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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-09-26

more fertile in new crimes than the
imagination of judge in new punish
ments. Iiykere says: Feminine
criminality is more cynical. more de-
PRAYED, and more terrible than the
criminality of the male. Rarely is a
woman wicked, hut when she is, she
SURPRISES the man."
Remote history tells Of the fair and
elegant Greek parisiates, who, when
they tired Of their lovers, invited
them with others to sumptuous
feast, ard carving some dainty dish
with a knife, the blade Of which was
poisoned on one side only, helped
them to the fatal portion and saw
them die before the banquet was
over while the remaining guests es-
capped uuharmed.
Cleopatra belongs to the ranks of
The women prisoners. In fact she ex-
celled in all varieties Of crime, but
everything was done with delicacy
that bespoke the artist. She lightly
dropped poisoned rose leaves into the
wine cups Of the enemies she had
doomed and with playful smile
languidly watched them expire in
fearful agony.
The ancients, while knowing more
about poisonous drugs than the ex-
perts of today, were always opposed
ID their use. Even in the frightful
wars Of the Carthaginians, when one
Of the lesser generals proposed the
use # poison to do away with the en-
envy. he barely escaped violence at
the hands Of his own soldiers.
Lilcrezia Borgia, it IS believed, used
an arsenlcal powder closely reseln-
bling sugar in her many crimes, but
her prepara tons did not possess the
,liabolical potency Of thu drugs EN-
ployad by the earlier poiSoners.
In the middle ages the female pois-
oners operated on different systems,
but always in a graceful and ele-
CANT fashion. Catherine de Medicis
sent death in dainty perfumed gloves
and Diane de Meridon in juicy golden
oranges. In the seventeenth century,
an epoch when poisons were freely
HSpu, liley were GuIItllllJ cdAleu W
the cynical and iroaical appellation
Of 'poudre a succession" Nine. de
Brinvilliers and lii Voisin used an inn
mense quantity Of this inheritance
powder" which placed many a fort
une within their grasps. The trial of
the former caused great scandal, al
though she persistent'y refused to
give any explanation or to betray her
accomplices. If spoke she re-
peatedly declared 'the whole town
would be compromised"
The woman Voisin was less reticent,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-09-26

admitting that to her trlde in polsonS
she had added the profession of
witchcraft anil that ION stormy
nights she summoned the devil to st.
Denys." Nine. de Sevigne in her Let
ters. alludcs to her trial and sentence.
She was bdrned alive on the Place de
Greve, struggling with extraordinary
fierceness AGAINST the eXecutionTs till
the flames suffocateG her.
This Nine de Brinvilliers, in addition
to poisoning numerous persons, tried
to poison her 16-year-old daughter.
The latter was very beautiful, and her
mother became insanely jealous Of
her Gaaikema, contemporary Of de
Brinyilliers, poisoned her young
daughter, in order to inherit a for
tune of 10000 francs. When wo-
man displays a want of maternal feel
ing like these two. she is deemed the
lowest and most horrible type of
criminal.
A more modern type of the woman
poisoner was Nine. Lafarge nee Marie
Capelle. She was the daughter of an
officer of the imperial guard. well mar
ried, happy at first, then tired Of her
husband and fell madly in love with
another man. She had by letters
warned her husband that he had be-
come hateful to her, and that she
would get rid Of him at any price
She made him eat piece Of cake
thickly powdered with arsenic. was
tried, found guilty, and condemned to
prison for life. However, in 1852, she
was parloned by the Prince president
Louis Napoleon, and died a few
months after her liberation. leaving a
book of memoirs called Prison Hours
After reading It. Alexandra Dumas
the elder wrote: WAS Marie Capelle
guilty or hot? Her secret lies be-
tween her judges and God. She
eternally said No The law once
said Yes, and before this sole ar
firmation all her denials went for
nothing. Guilty or innocent. Marie
rapelle Il dead. with the atonement
81 the prison and the rehabilitation Of
tie tomb
The case of Nine. Iacoste about the
same time attracted worldwide at
tentIon. but she was more fortunate
than Marie Capelle. Another was that
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-09-26
SHE misunderstood HIM

Mr.. Snaggs Miss Bellevue is short
in her accounts--that is, short for a
woman.
Mrs. Snaggs-I'd like to know why
a woman is less fitted than man to
occupy a position of trust, or why she
would be more likely than man to
be short in her accountsI
Mr.. Snaggs 1 didn't mean that
there was anything wrong with her
bookkeeping, but that she was not as
verbose as most women in telling a
story or narrating an anecdote. Pttts-
burg Chronicle-Telegraph.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-09-26
EXPERT THIEVES.

"When was III India" said tile
man who had travelled. the native
thieves stole the sheets from under mo
while ! Slept aud ! never knew IT,
Yes, ana whom was in the North
west during the boom said the man
who VIII never admit that America
can he outdone. Il had TO sleep In a
room where there were four real estate
agents, and one of them stole 4 porons
plaster from my back without
awakening me. indianapolis Journal
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-09-26
THREE WOMEN
crimes.

In the magic land Of MaSe.uen'
three women met. A moon o. A. \,
cheese hung low upon the horiloH' r.
blades OF the blue grass rustled se. Y.
in the breeze, and in the dislalSg II
snoring OF the long-sought-for sul
could be heard. one q the "a-
wore boomers and rode \ pA'
she Rugged 4 ballot-box uldeF W.
arm. The second woman lels N
a copy Of the declaration q iaos !,
ence new Style, and 'he caS-g NV.
ehafing-dlsh. The third was I ,s
WASTED. sailor hated damsel.
whose shoulder was sing Q llau'- ii
The three eye. each other i'n- ~
carefully. Then: Il am tie -
mer Girl" said the one' q. MI
Bachelor Maid" said the second second, y X
tfe third announced. Il am ~ e.
Woman. ''why, never - Eli
two before" cried the s'lilius Nv
"Did either Of you eyer III w.r,ss
NO. replied the New .- IN.
thoughtfully. None IF VI fs' rs
the other before, and vha, yas.
neither did anybody else
Evening sun.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-09-26

upon the widow to wish her farewe1
as she was about to start on an En-.
pean trip The general also expeetsa
to collect the money due him, and MAI
the widows note in his waistca,
pocket.
Some light refreshments were Os
fered the two gentlemen, and SHORTY
afterwards the general died in great
agony, while Mr. Van Ness narOvly
escaped death. Over one hundrs
experts testified at the subsequent
trial and the widow was finally a.
quilted Of the charge Of poisoning Gen
Ketchum. Mr.. Van Ness never pushed
his side of the case against her.
The Maybrick case in England &
again being brought to notice, By
fresh effort on the part Of the Amer
lean friends of Mrs. Maybrick to Sc
cure her pardon. She was accused d
poisoning her husband, James MAY.
brick, at Liverpool, in 1889, by aa
ministering arsenical waters. Ha
relations with a Mr.. Brierley fun
ished the motive for the crime When
the jury brought in verdict n
guilty Mrs. Maybrick addressed he
court saying: my Lord, everythIn:
has been against me. ! wish to say
that, although evidence has been gy9
as to great many circumstances b
connection with Mr.. Brlerley, much
has been withheld which might have
influenced the jury had it been tod
am not guilty of this crime.
England had another famous pol
soning case at the beginning Of the
present century. Eliza flaming, al
1S-year-old girl. of extraordinary
beauty, was convicted of poisoning
the entire family in which she was
governesS. She was hanged with 81
noted criminal ON each side Of hef
The day after the execution it was
discovered that the poison had been
given by a maniac who had been
sheltered in the house Of the poisoned
family.
Emporia, Kan, some seven years
ago was the scene Of unique crime
Mrs. Walkup. formerly famous @.s
of New Orleans, was charged Wild
poisoning her husband, Judge was
up. She was a beautiful woman ala
her loneliness had some effect on iAe
jury as the case against her va
strong. She was acquitted after ser
sational trial.
The most remarkable poisoneF ?
the year was Nine. Jonlaux. cala
"The Antwerp Brinyilliers. she pr
soned for money and the deaths o.
dozen of her friends and relalNe
were attributed to her. She was ais
markable woman, finely educated W.
allied to the best families Of Belsll
and her calm self-possession a. W
| trial last January, was wonderiul \
face Of the hurricane Of incrllnm.
ING evidence against her she y ~
serving a life sentence.
Mrs. Henry Meyers fate for aiFs
completely in the many mUfues
poison charged to her husband Is ~
lsettled. Insurance money like ID 7,
Joniauz case, was the motive o. 'N'
crimes.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-09-26
HE WAS RESIGNED TO IT.

What does this here New Woman
talk mean JohRs"
Hit means Maria, reid the oll
farmer THAT women alr a-takin the
places what men occupied. You'll
iind the nlow right where ! left III.
an' when you sharpen tho AZ. you kin
eaN into 4 dozen cords II wood, m I'LL
have supper a-hilin' when you III
home" Atlanta Constitution.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-09-26
TEl1E0RAMs N BRIEF.
DOMESTIC DoINGs.

at kenosha, WIS.
The rumor of an ocean disaster
proves qpfounded.
An exeoldier at Fort Smelling was
murdered in Boston.
Gentry defeated patehen IN a pacing
race at Milwaukee.
Pennsylvania university crieketers
beat the Englisbmep .
Three vessels are detained at quar-
antine at san Francisco.
The sovereign grand lodge Of odd
Fellows met at Atlantic City
A strike Of 10000 coke workers il
threatened in the Connellsyille Q'a.l
region.
Two street car accidents occurred in
Washington within an hour Of each
other.
Illinois hard-money democrats issue
an appeal to the democratic voters Of
the state.
Directors Of the Atlanta exposition
say there will be no bull fights in
the exposition.
c. NJ Dodge Of Iowa was elected
president of the Society of the Army
of the Tennessee.
The official football rules for the
coming season are announced. They
show changes.
All trouble in the New York state
republican convention was ayerted and
harmony relgns.
The residence Of George Rosseter
burned at Menasha, with a loss Of
81 900. Insurance, $500.
Richard Lennox. one Of the most
noted forgers in the country, was SEN
fenced at Milwaukee.
Gov. Morton was recommended for
the presidency by the New York re-
publican convention.
Senator Tillman and his brother lead
opposing factions in the South Caro-
lima constitutional convention.
Mrs. Lora Perkins is released from
the Minneapolis Jail, the grand jury
reporting no bill against her.
The prison congress opened at Den
yer and Warden Wolfer and Rev. j
IL. Albert of saltwater read papers
Jacob S. Johnson was arrested at
Somevllle, n. J., on suspicion Of hay
Ing killed and robbed Annie Beekman,
North Dakota towns are being con
nected by telephone and the system
will soon extend to the twin cities,
The body Of Annie Beekman q
young mulatto, mysteriously ehoked to
death, was found near Somervflle,
n. j.
Senator Vest, Of Missouri. is believed
to have left the ranks Of the advocates
Of the free and unlimited coinage of
silver.
Paper manufacturers are again al
lowed by the war department to use
the water Of tile Fox river In Wis
consu
Report comes from Portericd that
an epidemic Of hog cholera has
broken out among the swine III that
vicinity aud they aro dying rapidly.
John Iunastrom Wao recently lis
appeared from Marinette, has been
heard from at nasgett Mieh, where
he went ~ escape tile officers
The sovereign grand lodge 81 Odd
Fellows decided to keep out saloon.
keepers bar-tenders and professional
gamblers.
Contractor Frank Osborn. IN charge
OF the government work at Grand
Maas Mich, is alleged to have del
with S3.300.
The Nebraska supreme court decid-
ed In favor of the new board of fire
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-09-26

The Defender. IT i sald, W. Il
France and England 70 race.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20
Things Worth knowing.

A sunbath is good thing for rheu
matism.
Nature produces a remedy for al
human ills.
Try buttermilk for removal Of freck-
les, tan and butternut stains.
Sage tea, containing a little sum
mer savory, is efficacious for worms
in children. Sunflower seeds, STEPPED
strained and sweetened with molas
ses, will cure the "whoop'' in whoop
ing cough.
Horse radish leaves, wilted an6
bound on the face and back of the
neck, will drive away neuralgia, ant
nutmeg, bored and tied about the
neck, will keep it away. The nutmeg
must be renewed about once every
six weeks.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20
Beware of Ointments of Catarrh
That Contains Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing it through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputa-
BILE physicians, as the damage they
will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure manufactured by F. j.
Cheney Il Co., Toledo, o., contains
no mercury, and is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and
mucus surfaces of the system. In
buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure
you get the genuine. 1t is taken in
ternally, and made in Toledo, Ohio,
by F. j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials
free.
fg-S Sold by druggists, price 75c per
bottle. I'm
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20

Miss Cora Bloomer of Wauseon, the
young lady who few weeks ago at
tempted to take her life by stabbing
herself with knife, died from the
effects of the wounds inflicted on the
10th inst. Miss Bloomer had said
that her only regret was that she had
not succeeded in her purpose, and af-
ter a week of suffering from her self
inflicted wounds her hope has been
realized. The affair is made sadder
by the fact that her grievances were
really of small import. but her tenn
permanent was such that she believed
the world was against her, whereas
she had innumerable friends. She
gave as a reason for her rash act that
she was not giving satisfaction in her
school, as she was teaching at the
time of her attempted suicide.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20
Of Course YOU win Admit That

vi OOuto 30 1Ou w III 1AuiHIt l. Httt
Flattery is food to the avarice of
fools.
A mans best friend is a fat pocket
book.
Time is the surgeon who sets bro
ken hearts.
Noble women often do great deeds
in humbleness.
A woman never loses faith in a man
who treats her WELL
Begin slow; it is the pace at the
end OF the race that wins.
There is vast difference between
fast days and fast nights.
Pleasure is very often merely a
mask of pain; happiness never is.
A man thinks he knows it all, until
woman begins to enlighten him.
/ The ideal husband and the ideal
wife are purely creations of the
brain.
The meanest man is the one who
let's himself be bought at low price.
You cannot tell by the size of a
mans hand what kind of heart he
has.
Gods bank can stand any run. Its
assets always exceed it's liabilities
A woman lis bride as long as her
husband takes her along to show.
1t is a pity that a man cannot eat
good advice; he gets so much of it
free.
Falling In love is as hard on the
system as having long spell of sick
ness.
A good many fond parents still do
not get to sleep until after the bawl
is over
Better dinner of herbs where
love is, than stalled OK and hatred
Herewith.
The only kindsof misery that loves
company is the Kind we bring on our
selves.
1t is easier to wish than to work,
and there's less in it, and more peo-
pie doing it.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20
JUNE SALE.
This Breaks the RecOrd-Smash
Go the Prices.

On and after Thursday, June
Sale Prices will be given full swing.
Will you believe us when we say that
we never offered you such astonish-
ing values as we propose to do this
month. Ifyou are inclined to doubt
this statement, a visit to our store
and glance at the goods and prices
will be convincing on the following
goods Silks, Grenadines, Wool
Dress Goods, Trimmings, Marsailes
Quilts, Window Drapery, Lace Cur
tains, Window Shades, Gloves, Hos
iery, Fans, Umbrellas, Dress Para
soils, Ladies Capes and Jackets, Boots
Shoes, Oxfords and slippers, Cloth
ing for Men, Boys and Children,
Hats and Caps, Underwear, Mems
Sweaters, Trunks, Bags, Telescopes,
Etc. 2t ID. WILSON.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20
Musical Instruments

OF the best and latest construction
can be bought of the old music ped
dler, A. Haertel of Napoleon, o., op-
posite the Miller House. All friends
of music are invited to call at my
house. l sell only the latest and
most durable instruments made, at
lowest prices. Come and look at my
new and fine accordeons.
my16-3m A. HAERTEL.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20
Thanks.

The ladies of the congregation of
the Presbyterian church wish to thus
thank those who helped make their
lawn fete last Thursday evening such
a success. Especially do the ladies
consider themselves indebted to
Messrs. Beard s. Hague for the light
ing of the grounds, to the 10th Regt.
Band for the splendid music and to
Mrs. Cary for the use of her house
and lawn.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20

Egg lemonade is an appetizing, re-
freshing drink for the heated term.
In the absence of lemonade shaker
use an egg beaterand after thorough
ly beating the egg and lemon juice
together, add sugar and water as for
ordinary lemonade.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20

A death at Marion, Ohio, should be
sad warning to hundreds of per-
sons, and should serve to put a stop
to practice which is far too preva-
lent and dangerous. Thomas Search,
an aged citizen of the above place
died, and his young grandson, who
adored the old gentlemen, repeated
ly kissed the corpse. The little fell
low contracted blood poison, from
the effects of which he died. kissing
dead friends is INDUCED in by many
people, who do not know the danger
there is in it, and the practice
should be abated.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20

1--WE direct the attention of our
readers to the advertisement of Sim
mons Liver Regulator on another
page. We have used the medicine in
our family, and are prepared to say,
from experience, that for a torpid
liver or disordered stomach it is a
good remedy. When travelling we
usually carry some in our valise. "
From the Christian Visitor" Smith
field N. G.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20

w. w. Campbell with his boys will
leave next week for his old nome in
Vermont, where he will visit q short
season. His sons will remain all
summer. Miss Sadie Welsted will
accompany them as far as Syracuse,
N. Y, where she will visit friends.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20

The Ohio monuments, fifty-three in
number, at Chickamauga and Chat
anooga National Park, will be dedi-
Gated and turned over to the United
States on Tuesday, the 18th day of
September, 1895.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20

The excursion given to Toledo last
Sunday, June 10th, was a grand sue
cess and was in every way quiet and
peaceable. There were 403 tickets
rnld
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20

The citizens in lower Goosetown
were without light Monday and Tues
day nights, the arc lamp being blown
down and broken early Monday
auapipn
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20

Auditor Resh and Commissioner
Reiser went to Bowling Green on
Monday, as witnesses in the case OF
State Of Ohio VS.. Commissioner
Knight, an action brought to recover
money unlawfully expended on a
| bridge.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20

A calf was born on the farm of Geo.
Patrick last week with no eyes, only
a perceptible seam where the eyes
should be. The calf is living and is
as frisky as though it had two good
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20

A son of the late Homer Meacham
canal superintendent, has been ap
pointed to fill out the unexpired tern
of his father, which expires on Jan
1st, 1896. Candidates for the position
can now take short rest.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20

Mrs M. Donnelly and daughter
Irene and the Misses Frances and
Gertrude Vocke. Lulu Tietjen and
Sadie Welsted attened the commence
ment exercises at st. Mary's Acade-
my at Monroe, Mich, on Monday.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20

Louie Hilderbrand, John Fraker
and Conrad Fenter, of Pleasant
township, gave the NORTHWEST q
pleasant call Friday.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20

Mrs. Frank Lebay of Richfield
township was up before Probate
Court Friday upon the charge OF
insanity. An inquest was held, at
which much testimony was had,
which resulted in Judge Cuff declar-
ing the accused sane, and she was
thereupou discharged.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20
SIX PER CENT. LOANS.

We are prepared to make at once
any first class loan rendered on Henry
county real estate at 8 per cent. in
terest, time and payments to suit
borrower, in sums of $500 and up
wards. Application to be made
through d. Meekison, of Napoleon,
Ohio, our authorized agent.
THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20

P. s. Matthias and Miss Mary
Booher of Monroe township were
guests OF John Waltner and family
during the past week.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20

Deputy Auditor Frank Coe and AL
bert Thompson left Monday for West
Unity, where they go as delegates to
the district convention of the Ep-
worth League.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20
Rose Cold.

Hay Fever and Summer Colds
are promptly prevented or cured by
DR.. Humphreys Specific ''77." For
sale by all druggists. I'm
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20

Miss Lizzie Balsley is visiting in
Oberlin for short time, and from
there will go to Wisconsin to spend
some time with her friends, the Misses
Johnson
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20

A scrub game of ball was played
here Sunday between Holgate and
Napoleon, the score standing 81 to
20 in favor of Holgate.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20

If you want to clothe your children
stylishly and cheap buy from the
large selection to be found at the
clothing store of Henry Meyers. tt
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20

Lost, small black satchel, con-
tanning a pocket-book in which was
sum of money, silver and paper
also a pocket handkerchief. The
finder wilpplease leave the property
at this Office and receive q reward. 81
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-06-20

Nearly everyone needs good tonic
at this season. Hoods Sarsaparilla
is the one true tonic and blood puri-
fer.