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Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26
A Pretty Face oueered Him.

The wintry aspect Of Thursday morning
furnished the conversational material to
which conductors had to respond as they
rode down town.
winter" remarked one lady whose ap-
parent hauteur made the conductor ad-
dressed feel little surprised that she
should try to pick up small talk with a
conductor.
"Yes, indeed, he responded, his sur
prise being lost in quiet satisfaction that
he should have been found attractive
enough for such an overture.
She was lost in reading letters as the
car moved down Washington street. When
it began rounding the curve of Milk street,
she looked at the self complaoent con-
ductor with an angry glance.
II said Winter" and she uttered the
word this time with tone that startled
him.
eyes, madam, it is wintry, butt Sud-
denly he thought that she meant to stop
at Winter street, and he tangled the bell
instantly. AS she sailed out he heard her
remark:
"They say Boston conductors are mi
raculously polite, but it would be better If
they didn't try to turn brains into gossip. I"
Boston Herald.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26
A DESPERATE CHOICE.
DR.. Berry spurred His Horse Over o Cliff
to Escape.

DR.. Berry spurred His Horse Over . Cliff
to Escape.
Soon after hostilities became active in
Kentucky DR.. Thomas f. Berry was the
bearer Of important papers, and was sur
prised by some 30 or 40 Federal cavalry
men while eating breakfast at the house Of
a sympathizer with the southern cause.
This house was within 100 yaIs Of the
Kentucky river, which was bordered by q
perpendicular bluff varying from 90 feet
to much greater height.
When warning was given by his host,
DR.. Berry ran to his horse, which was
Eitched In front of the house. The FEEDER
ais had seen the horse, however, and, rec
ognizing from the trappings that 1t be-
longed to an enemy, were forming a semi
circle so as to cut off an escape. DR.. Berry
instantly realized that an attempt to
charge through them meant death or cap
ture. He was we'll acquainted with that
section Of the country and determined
upon taking one desperate chance. Mount
ing his horse he made feint Of advanc-
ing, then quickly wheeled and went
straight for the river bluff followed by the
Federal cavalrymen, who began to close in
the semicircle about him, feeling so as
sured of q capture that they did not open
fire.
Increasing the speed as he neared the
bluff DR.. Berry spurred his horse into one
great leap over it, clearing threatening
ledge several feet below. He saw that
there was only clear water to receive him
and braced for the shock. 1t came with a
suddenness and jar that seemed to loosen
every joint, and then he felt himself going
down, down as If too deep to rise again.
Worse still, when the thrilling descent
into the water ceased, he could feel that
his horse was inert, and knew that the ter
rible blow sustained in striking tho water
had rendered it powerless. In desperation
he drove the spurs in deep, and his heart
leaped with joy over convulsive struggle
which brought them to the surface. Then
the reviving beast, with snort Of fright
and pain, Strengthened out into swim
ming, as DR.. Berry threw himself into the
river to tighten the burden and simply
held to the saddle.
Meanwhile the Federals had abruptly
checked their horses and were watching
the struggle from the bluff, over which it
seemed that no sane man would plunge
In silence they watched horse and horse
man until they olambered up the steep
shore on the other side, and then, feeling
that appreciation of heroism and daring
that fllls every true American, they let
their firearms remain untouched to lift
their caps and give q cheer of admiration.
DR.. Berry mounted his horse, touched his
hat gallantly in recognition of the honor
bestowed and was quickly hidden from
view.-Louisyille Commercial.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26
A Love Message In q Book.

A good story Is told of young man
who had gained access to the house of one
of the richest and most aristocratio fami-
lies in Berlin. He fell in love with the
only daughter of the house and tried to
ingratiate himself with her in every posi-
BILE manner, especially by bringing her the
latest publications.
One day the father Of the young lady
found one Of these books lying on the table
and began glancing through it. In one Of
the chapters he found q number of words
underlined with lead pencil--not beau
tiful passages, but Insignificant words,
such as "I'' and "You." He turned over
leaf after leaf and found everywhere the
same thing.
He connected the underlined words and
read as follows, Dearest Fraulein--Will
it insult you If tell you that adore you,
and
In short, love letter of the most gush-
ing description and closing with the sug-
gestive words, Answer in the next chap
ter. !"
Then he took lead pencil, underlined
some words in the next chapter, wrapped
the book in piece Of paper, and handed
1t to his footman, whom he instructed to
take it back to the young gentleman.
The latter opened the volume, his heart
throbbing like sledge hammer, and found
the words were underlined in the next
chapter. He read as follows: "You young
scoundreli If you dare to cross the thresh-
old Of my house again, Ishall kick you out
Of the window
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26
The Railway pelirium.

The most absurd project that ever ema-.
mated from madmans s brain would, dur
ing this memorable year (1s36) have found
credulous English investors. Itis difficult,
in fact, to believe that some Of the promot-.
ers were not insane. In Durham, for in
stance, three railways, oil running in par
allel lines not far apart, were projected.
At Greenwich speculators were eager to-
tunnel the park, and, lest vandalism should
arouse indignation, proposed to erect mar
BILE arches adorned with marble busts.
One inventor, confident that wind was a.
better motive power than steam, endeav-
ored to propel his engine by means of sails;
another was certain that by the aid Of
rockets he could drive locomotive OF the.
rate of 100 miles an hour. Even more de-
lirious was the rush for fortune in 1865
The number Of projects was enormous.
Lines were, on paper, duplicated every
where, or carried into the renotest locali-
ties. One was advocated because 1t passed
through country celebrated for its gen.
ial climate;" another, because 1t ran
across ground that had been invaded by
the Danes and the London and Exeter
was actually thrust upon the market on
the plea that 1t ran along the road used by
the Romans. 1t is estimated that e100, 900
per week was spent in railway advertise
ments alone Good Words.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26
TRoUBIEs OF A GREAT ACTOR.
Henry Irving's Experience With q Too All
Around Admirer.

When Sir Henry Irving was in Dublin,
he met very enthusiastic admirer of the
Lyceum productions. Irving asked him
what plays he had seen.
"Well," he replied, ~ saw Romeo and
Juliet / thought it was simply fine.
Miss Terry was splendid as Juliet, espe.
oially in the balcony scene-you remember
tho balcony scene, don't you, where she''--
"Ob, yes" replied Irving, II remem.
ber it very weIll You know 1 played
RomeoH"
eyes, yes, remember. Then the nurse
wasn't the nurse very goodP Who is IL
played that part-oh, yes, Mrs. Sterling,
wasn't itP And the apothecary, l thought
he was very good Didn't your"
"Well, what other plays did you seef''
asked Irving.
swell, saw Macbeth for one."
"Did you like it?''
"Oh, yes, especially that scene where
Lady Macbeth comes in with the taper,
you know, and looks at her handl How
is this that goes? Out, damned spot
Out, sayp And then something about
the perfumes of Arabia And then
there's fine scene between her and Mac
beth, where she tells him--I forget, but ii
was very good. And Banquo was awfully
good. Don't you think so?"
swell, did you see 'Hamlet2' " asked
Irving.
'Hamlet?' Oh, yesl Polonius struck
me as particularly good in that. Do you
remember where he is giving his advice te
Laertes-,
"Give thy thoughts no tongue, nor any unpro'
portioned thought his act
Be thou familiar, but by no means vulgar
Those friends thou hast, and something some
thing tried,
Grapple them to thy soul with hooks of steel.
81 forget how it goes on. Horatio was
very good too"
"Well, I played Hamlet in that, you
know" ventured Irving.
"Oh indeedl Yes; to be sure. l re-
member. But who was it that played the
ghostf"
Irving gave it up when 1t reached this
point.-New York Sun.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26
Gladstone on Montenegro's traditions

We have the greatest respect for
Prince Nicholas of Montenegro, but a
natural disinclination to have to start
reading history all over again from the
beginning makes us hope that Mr.. Glad
stones compliment to him, conveyed
through The Chronicle, may carry q
little more than the stern facts of the
case:
In my deliberate opinion the tradi-
tions of Montenegro, now committed to
his highness as a sacred trust, exceed in
glory those of Marathon and Thermopy-
lac and all the war traditions of the
world.
Prince Nicholas will be an ungrateful
man if he does not grow warm all over
on reading this, but IS it not little
hard on the rest Of the world? How
ever, here is a chance for the writers of
historical romance. They are said to be
rather hard up for new periods just
now. Why, then, not try Montenegro?
Westminster Gazette.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26
49, N HLssIIo: gTaA
when H. u..5s g. tiSa We. Rs::isss

A1HA4 - - Z q ~ litIiss1
when He Heard tks 6thtr was Rss.iae,
Hs Gave Il Up. tt
"In tell you what I'd like to do" said
q middle aged stranger who overlook me
on Twenty-third street the other day and
walked along beside me. my sister, over
~ Tfypton. i dying, 9pd ID Iks 10 bs
the Unknown. She Is ny fayorite sistsF
and it viii BE- hard for her to die Without
1 fifAde him no reply, and he went on;
1T will cost 30 cents to go over and see
my dying sister, and If you could spare 1t
she'd bless you with her last gasp. I'd
feel IN honor bound, Of course, to return
the loan within q few days"
stopped to look into a display win
dow, and the man ranged up beside me
and said:
"n you cannot spare me the money to
go over and SEQ my dying sister, perhaps
you'd help me down to Tompkinsyilles
The fare is only 25 cents down there, and
can collect $40 of a man who has been
owing me for year. With that none,
in my hand would be independent. YQ
OOuAb ulttb luO Nv NAC AGITI OIl my
and get your 20 cents, and I'd add 10 cents
Tor interest"
I started on without looking at him,
but he followed after and said:
81 don't want to appear avaricious. II
you cannot spare me quarter to go down
to Tompkinsville, suppose you loan me 10
cents to get up to Yonkers. 1 have rich
aunt up there whom have not seen for
two years. and know she'd count me
down $50 in cash as soon as stepped into
the house. You just give mo your card,
and I'll send you a 81 bill in a letter"
turned aside to look into another win
dow, but he was not to be shaken off.
Standing at my elbow, he said:
"Or 10 cents will get me over to Wee
hawken, where 1 have brother in a rail-
road office. It's my brother Sam, and the
first thing he will do will be to hand me
$40. Sam loves me, and he never fails to
hand me $40 when drop in on him. I'll
come back at o'clock to square up with
you, and you'll have done me good turn
without being out Of pocket"
I turned from the window and walked
off at sharp pace, but he was right on
hand to say:
"Look here, old chap, I haven't had any
thing to eat today, and hope you'll spare
me Q nickel
'sAre you talking to meP" I asked as I
came to sudden halt.
"Yes, of course"
"What tongue are you speakingP"
"English. :"
"But 1 don't understand English.
Please speak in Russian"
He looked at me for about minute
with his mouth open and a puzzled ex-
preston on his face, and then heaved a
long sigh and turned away with:
"Durn my hide, but I've thrown away
half an hour on a blamed foreignerp'--
Detroit Free Press.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26
In the Tolls.

1t certainly was an unfair advantage to
take OF man, but business is business.
He was expecting dun, and he instructed
his Office boy to say, in case anybody call
ed, that Mr.. Pilgarlic was out to lunch.
Presently there was a caller. He was
stopped in the outside room by the youth
ful Cerberus, who delivered himself of the
formula according to instructions.
"Oh, he's gone out to lunch, ehp' said
the visitor. "pm sorry for that. wanted
him to take dinner with me-"
Pilgarlic came out of the inner room
precipitately and with q face glowing
with anticipated pleasure. But the visitor
caused the blood to recede, for the visitor
was dun and knew his business.
''If you can make it convenient" he
said, "to pay that little bill''-
But why dwell upon the agonies Of the
situationp-Boston Transcript.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26
"No GOT A OIL; NO GOT A WICK"
Railroad Travel In China Seems Co Have
Its Drawbacks.

AUS DEhWUACkhs
Having engaged coupe in the train
to Shang-I- -Yuen, the only railway in
all China, found on entering the first
class vestibule car that, like the rest Of
the train, it was horribly dirty.
asked for an explanation of the mat
ter, and for answer was conducted to
another part Of the train which appeared
little cleaner, but still the coupe was
very dirty and only had the advantage
Of having table, which the first one
had not, it having been broken up by
some former occupant.
After the train began to move most
vile smell came from the adjoining COM
partment. On asking why such state
Of things was permitted I was told that
Chinese mandarins were dirty people
and did not understand any better stand
ard of cleanliness.
Two young Cantonese are in the same
carriage with me, and / ask them why
the railway is so badly managed and
the cars SO dirty. They inform me that
they are related to one Of the directors,
and that no doubt the dirt arose from
the number Of strangers who had travel
ed lately by the line, who do not under
stand western sanitary arrangements
in fact, never were in train before.
Tt has become quite dark, and we are
not provided with light inquire
the reason.
"The wicks are finish; no got more;
no got oil; not wick, is the reply.
And sowe sat in darkness till the end
Of our journey, when we steam into
Shang- I-Yuen, name which means
in English City Of Hills and Sea Pass, y
the famous frontier pass situated near
the maritime end Of China's great wall
~-Paris Herald.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26
NATURE.

Oh, sweetest fgment Of the human braini
o., dearest gift that even Greece has giveni
Though the fair harmony Of earth was riven
At the first proclamation Of thy reign,
And though the cries Of men were vague and
vain
Who from their primal habitations dTiyen,
Sought ri thy hands deliveranee from their
(. Psin.
Born in the purple Of Ionian seas,
Rome's muse, Egeria Of the Casar's palace,
And fairy queen Of Bacon's pageantriesl
What dreams Of peace and love prepare thy
fall
What sudden blood fills up thy rose crowned
chalice
In the red revolution's carnivalf
ALFRED W. Benn in Academy.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26
How He wrots II.

"It's surprising" said Banks, show
often experienced writers for the press
misquote familiar sayings"
"That's q fact, !" chimed in Rivers. 81
remember the other day I wrote, Whom
the gods love they first destroy meant,
of course Whom the gods would chasten
they first'-no, Whom the gods love die
young isn't right either. Whom
the gods would make mad they first t'-or
rather, Whom the gods destroy they
they that's the way / wrote it any
how. "-Chicago Tribune.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26

Johnny came in with one eye in mourn
ing, handful OF hair gone, his face
smeared with dirt and tears, and his
clothes soiled and torn beyond description
you've been la another football game,
my son." said Mr.. Tucker.
"No; ] haven't, paw" Indignantly an
swered johnny. ssI'ye only been a-fight
Chicaqn Tfihrua,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26
A. In q Looking Glass.

"Ah," exclaimed the sweet creature,
women always look on the bright side OF
thingsr'
"Of course, =" reioined the mean thing.
They don't miss any chances to see them
selves"
There was the sound Of mocking
laugh, mingled with q harsh, oppressive
silence. Detroit Tribune.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26
Epl,ernerai.

"Why don't you turn your attention to
something more lastingf" asked the Office
1oafer of the funny man. "The kind OF
work you turn out is SO ephemeral.
"Ephemeralf' echoed the police report
er. "Why, some Of the stuff he has been
writing has been running for 800 years.
Indianapolis Journal.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26
Secrets of the Trade.

Tailor-Thought I'd met some nervy
people, but
Shoemaker-What nowP
Tailor I've had to press these trousers
four times, and they are not even paid for.
Shoemaker--That's nothing Invent to
collect bill for a pair Of shoes yesterday,
and the fellow kicked me out with them!
Chicago Record.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26

"I WISH" said Willie Washington, with
touch of real emotion in his voice, "that
could bwing myself to be of more conse-
quence in this world. !"
"Oh, don't worry. Everybody has his
use."
"Y-a-a-s. But am getting little
tiahed of being just chwysanthemum
holder. Washington Star.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26

One has to be careful what he says
about age these times. Speaking to o
friend ON the street of another friend who
was ILL., we remarked: "oh, well, the doc
tor is no longer vigorous. He is 70.
Seventy fves That's nothing. ! am so, :"
was the answer --C Chicago Interior.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26

There are some tempers wrought up
by habitual sel6shness to an utter insen-
sibility Of what becomes of the fortunes
Of their fellow creatures, as if they were
not partakers of the same nature or had
no lot or connection at all with the spe-
oies. .-Sterne.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26
A Great SVsfen1.

cold man Bliggins must be awfully
fond of his wife. 1 have often noticed him
taking her picture out of his pocket and
looking at it as he rides along in the cars. /"
Yes--that's system he has. 1t re-
minds him to stop in and order the gro
eeries u-Indianapolis Journal,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26

The professor believes in simplicity and
clearness. He said:
"You should have written on this sub
ject, sir, so that the most ignorant Of your
readers could not fail to understand you. !"
And the sophomore replied:
''What part of my paper is not clear to
you, sir7"-Commercia Bulletin.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26

Excuse me, he said, "if soem to be
a little impertinent, but py cgriic,sity has
gotten so much the best OF me that mus:
venture a question.
"Vhat is ity"
"Are you gentleman going golAng or
lady going Observation-Disclosures
Star
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26

He (tremblingly)-I have one last wi
wish toto ask you be-before we part in
an-anger forever.
She (sobbingly)-Wha-what is 1t, Geo.
Georgep
He-Wi-will you me-meet me next Tn
Thursday, as u-usualP
She-I wiwill, George. Tit. Bits.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26
Two Yisus Of the Weather.

Belle-YhVt a dull, gloomy day this is,
Nell, Isn't ~
Nell-Why, do you think soi 1 was
just thinking how delightfully."- pleasant it
was. By the way, Belle haven't told
anybody else as yet, but Charlie proposed
to me last night. Journal.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26
He-Anna, come; the market woman is
Her Object.

"Ob, do wish the count would propose
to mel'
"Would you accept him2"
"No, but could tell Harry all about 1t
after we are engaged. Brooklyn Life.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26
His Daring Act.

"How dared you kiss my daughter, sirl'
demanded the angry father.
ell dared, SIR" faltered young Han
kinson, because she dared me eP'- Chicago
Tribune
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26
A Long Time Between Meals.

"Why did you leave your last boarding
placer
"The meals were too far apart. We
breakfasted in China and dined in Dres-
den. Detroit Free Press.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26

exclaimed johnnie, what a memory
you've got, mammal" It was due to this
remark that Johnnie retired without cor
poral punishment that eyening.-Boston
Transcript.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26

As usual Johnnie's mamma had long
story to tell when papa got home Of John
niA, ,s.nAnahtiaasaas.d .dnziaastba dan- '.1xa =,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26
Ought to BE Checked.

She Father didn't like it bit when
told him favored your suit.
He-Why notP
She-He said was getting altogether
too extrayagant. Life.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-12-26

The New 'My
Porter "Ys sir but bless nothing the dancing
yesterday r-Skstch.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-30
FROM PULPIT and PEN.
NEWS OF INTEREST TO THE
CHURCH-GOERS.
A Pleasing Entertainment at the
decentralization Religious
News and Notes.

There was a good sized audience at
the Hearne Tabernacle last night TO
hear Prof. C. A. Heath, the famous
Southern baritone and company OF
Virginia Jubilee Singers, who gave
concert under the auspices of the
Woman's Christian Temperance
Union.
Prof. Heath and his excellent col
leagues rendered a musical and liter
airy programme of exceptional merit,
and, judging from the frequent Wig
orous applause with which the audi
ence greeted each number, they were
satisfied beyond expectation.
The feature of the evenings enter
tainment was the rendition by Mr..
Heath and his company of THE
Drunkard's Home" 1t is very touch
ing one act temperance drama and was
we'll received. The entire company
is deserving of much praise, and
among those of whom special mention
is made are Prof. Heath, who was
compelled to respond to several en-
cores. The Professor has line bari
tone voice and sings we'll
Mrs. l.. p. Brooks has rich contraito
voice and rendered the numbers as
signed to her in an artistic manner.
Miss Hattie Ross, the soprano, is very
good and was called back several
times. 1t was a very enjoyable enter
tainment and all present expressed
themselves as highly pleased.