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Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
written for the NORTHWEST. j
The Devil-A Poet.

The devil sat near bic flaming vat
in the lowest depths Of hell;
When a vision wild his fancy heguiled,
And be pondered It long and well.
Then he cried as he Sazed where the birthstone
blazsd,
And laughed in sardonic glee,
"Tnough OF II AIDES dread I'm considered the head
There is still greater fame for me-"
"For poet mild or poet Wild
In my broad domain III be;
While my verses long snalf entice the throng
Who will bear me company" .r
"And the critics severe, who will dare to come
near
To Judge Of my metre and verse:
In my seething lake where the loAthsome quake,
III plunge With an angry CURSE
Thus the devil spoke IS he stirred up smoke,
And gave a fitch to his tail;
Then he strapped on his wings, his horns and
things, e.
And prepared for an upwsrd,An
Through the gloom OF the night he beiOok his
flight,
To the realms of earth above:
And the demons of hell came the progress to tell
ofthe hideousthings they love.
But Satan, alas let ali reports pass,
For the once he neglected his work;
His mind was sfiame with bright dreams Of
Audhe needed not Christian or Turk.
/. his poem to write while his genius burned
bngh',
T. He bethought him ofpaper and pen:
Then he straightway few and was lost to view,
In the devil loathsome den.
He sat, be II known, on his great black throne,
With his bat-lke wings outspread;
While the lights burned blue and new horrors
grew,
As he mused on his verses dread.
For the lines he would pen must entice strong
men,
To his loathsome dungeons vile;
And crime he would show as pure as the snow,
With DEVILS cunning smile
He unused on the thing ca lied political ring,
OF this he would blush to write,
or vile schemes twas made-he was sore afraid
1t would ruin his morals quite.
He thought how he bossed as his horns he tossed
Their political leaders vain;
But their hOnors they sold for sordd gold,
And the devil was not to blame.
Then he turned to the church left deep in the
lurch, MNGl w.
By the hypocritc's g sanctiHed face,
And the good seed sown-lost and unknown,
In the waste and desert place.
While her robes Of snow, were stained with thu
glow,s -.
| Ofthe innocent martyrs blood,
| And the "Pharisee's'' Gracein the public place,
But Knocked the crimson flood.
He thvn thought of the earth, of its baseness ant
worth,
ofits wickedness folly aud sin;
Ofpoor mortal's last breath of'the horrors o
death,
And was still at loss to begin.
oh, topics he found both deep and profund,
As he clutched his gruesonie pen,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
500 IN GOLD.


To Introduce our new metal Silver
cen we are going to give,$100 in gold
to the person who sells the greatest
number our silvereen sets before July
1st, and to every one one who sells or
causes the sale of six, we will give a
beautiful gold filled Dueber watch,
ladies' or gents size. Our silvereen
set contains 6 tea spoons, sugar shell,
I butter knife, put up in a next case
and will be sent by express, prepaid,
for examination or you can send us
$2.00 for sample set.
Silvereen is a new metal, warranted
not to tarnish or rust, and is super
ior to silver in every respect. To give
you achance to compare we send with
each sample silvereen set, six crown
silver spoons free. Send for circu-
lars.
tt TOLEDO SILVER Co., Toledo, O.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
Band Concerts.

Next Saturday evening the 10th
Regt. Band will begin their summer
evening concerts. A great deal of
dissatisfaction exists among the boys
on account of the band stand, which
was promised them, not being
erected. The money is all subscribed
and the plans of the stand are ready,
but still it is becoming more noticea.
BILE to the boys by its non-appear,
ance. The committee on this work
should see that the stand is erected
as number of the subscribers toward
it have advanced their willingness to
stick by the boys not playing piece
until some suitable place is provided
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
The Star Spangle Banners Au-
thor.

Many interesting things about
Francis Scott Key-the author of the
Star Spangled Banner-are contain
ed in pamphlet, which may be OBJ
tanned free, from the Key Monument
Association of Frederick City, Mary
land, by sending one cent stamp for
postage. This Association is raising
funds for suitable monument to the
poet, and they suggest, that in the
schools and everywhere, upon or be-
fore Flag Day (June 14th), this sub
ject be suitably recognized. Contri-
buttons, however small, are asked
for. Every one who loves the Flag,
ought to have some small share in
building this monument. The Gov
ernor Of Maryland has strongly en-
dorsed the movement The names
of all contributors will be preserved
in the crypt of the monument, and
published (without amount) in the
history of the monument when com
pleted.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
Highest of all in Leavenng Power-Latest s. Govt Report
R0H!a!!! 9! Bskass7 BBskiaRs
ABSOLUTELY PURE
LITTLE MIC WILL PAY.
BUT NOT UNTIL THE BRITISH
VESSELS HAVE DEPARTED.
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Understood That the Influence and In
tercession OF the United States Secured
a Modification of the Ultimatum-Ad-
mIral Stephenson Wants to Salute the
Nicaraguan Flag.
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, May Cat
o'clock Saturday morning Nicaragua
authorized Senor Christanto Medina,
Salvadorean minister to London and
Paris, acting Nicaraguan minister in
London, TO accept the modified ultima
tum of Great Britain.
This modified ultimatum, it is under
stood here, was secured by the influence
aAd through the intercession of the
United States. Senior Medina is also
authorized by the government of Mica
ragua to pay the e15,000 in London,
under protest, within 10 days after the
departure Of the British squadron from
Corinto.
The British Leave.
All the British vessels but one sailed
away yesterday.
1t is understood that the British gov
ernment is paying Chief Clarence, the
deposed ruler of the Mosquito reserva-
tion who is now in Jamaica, e6 day.
This makes the Nicaraguans feel sore.
There seems to be some doubt here as
to the position of the United States dur
ing the whole dispute. Many conflicting
statements are in circulation.
~ ha NJ all
the squabble with Great Britain would
result in an alliance of the Central
American states for defensive purposes,
as the recent trouble has awakened the
little republics to the damage to which
they are exposed from British aggres-
sion.
There is strong belief here that
Great Britain will never submit any
question that may arise between herself
and the Central American states to arbi-
J tration, but that she will herself sit in
| Judgment on the question, and then pro-
ceed by force Of arms to enforce her
own decree. Not for years has there
been such unanimity of opinion among
the Spanish-American republics as at
present.
The governments of all the Central
American states, and those of several of
the South American countries, have tele-
graphed President zelaya suggesting the
formation of commercial union against
the productions of Great Britain and
against the transportation of Central and
South American products in British
vessels.
If such union could be definitely ar
(, ranged and the terms put into force,
quite a severe blow would be dealt to
British trade and eventually the British
government would find that its treat
ment of Nicaragua had cost it sum of
money far in excess of the smart money
that she demanded from Nicaragua.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09

Persons who have been making q
study of the tramp question have ar
rived at the conclusion that tramping
is followed asa business by the major
ity Of those connected Herewith, just
as men engage in any other business
to their liking. If this is true, and
their is little doubt that it is, the
practice of feeding them should be
abandoned at once. Men and women
who work for living should not
voluntarily support those who won't.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
Ave ynn Ever Annoyed

by a buzzing or roaring sound in
your head? Have you difficulty in
hearing distinctly? Are you troub-
led with continual dropping Of mu-
Gus, irritating the throat and causing
you to cougha Is your breath un-
pleasantly affected and accompanied
with bad tase? Is your hearing less
acute2 III SO, you have catarrh and
should at once procure bottle Of
sEly's Cream Balm, the best known
remedy. The Balm will give instant
relief.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
New Goods Ready.

Henry Meyer starts the opening of
the clothing season with marvellous
line of new spring goods at amazing
ly low prices. All the latest novel
ties, all the latest styles. Yourinspec-
tion is invited. If it is a bargain
you are looking for, stop right in at
Meyers, he has them for you. His
new spring stock is full of them. 1t
will cost you nothing to look over
his stock, and your are sure to bene-
fit yourself in so doing. Give him a
call TT
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
The German Baptist's Meeting.
Decatur, Ill.

For this occasion the Wabash Rail
road will sell tickets May oath to June
Sd, inclusive, from all points to De ca
tur, ILL.,, at one fare for the round
trip, good to return any time up to
June 30th. This is the only line run
ming direct to the meeting grounds.
Be sure and go via the Wabash in or
der to save delay and trouble in
changing from one road to another,
either before your arrival at Dacatur
or after. For the tables, printed
matter and other information call on
or write to any ticket agent of the
Wabash or connecting lines or
Z G. s. CRANE,
Gen'l Pass. & Tkt. Agt. ST..
81 Louis, Mo.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
Obituary.

BENDER-M Mrs. Sarah Bender died
at the home of her son, David Bender,
in Napoleon, O., on May 4th, 1895,
aged IA years, 8 months and 12days.
She leaves husband, one child, s
grand children, and one great grand
child. Mrs. Bender moved to this
county in the year 1866, and has re-
sided in Henry county since up to the
time of her DEATH. The funeral SER
vices were held on May 9th, at the
Evangelical church in Harrison town
ship, Rev. John Meyers officiating.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
A SLICE OF MANcHuRIA

Is What Russia Desired to Put q Stop
to Her Objections.
BERLIN, May 6.-The details of the
negotiations between the powers in con-
ncction with Japan are secret, but it is
known that Russia will be satisfied if
she gets slice Of Manchuria, contain
ing harbor that is free of ice. Should
the Japanese war party persist in OPP
posing any alteration in the peace treaty.
Count Ito, president of the japanese
council Of ministers, will probably be
sacrificed to save the situation,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
Oil Report For April.

The report of operations in. the
Chic oil report of operations in the
Ohio oil field for the month of April
shows the boom inpdtting down wells
has but begun. There were 1886 wells
completed in April, an increase of SO
over the month of March, while the
increase in new production was 1875
barrels. But there are $50 more rigs
up in the field than there was
month ago which shows that the
operators have faith in oil remaining
at a good figure. There are few
buster places in all this great coun-
try than is the Ohio oil field.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
Getting Even.

An exchange tells that good story was
heard the other day of a father and mother
who were trying to find names for their twin
babies, who, by the way, were girls: II Was
decided that the father, must name them.
After casting about and finding no names
that exactly suited him, he determined to
end the strain on his mind and named them
Kate" and Duplicate" In the course of
time another pair of twins came. and they
we're boys. This was the husbands oppor-
tunity to get even, and he wanted his good
wife to christeh the boys. Imagine his feel
i3gs when the mother one day told him she
had named the boys pete" and "Repeat."
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
Refrigator Car.

The Wabash R. R. will until further
notice." have a local refrigator car in
train No. 70-on Wednesdays and
Saturdays of each week. Due at Ma
poleon 1890 p. IN. Parties having
perishable freight for transportation
to points east will please take note OF
this, SO they can make arrangements
accordingly.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
Dollar Wheat Predicted.

A special from Dayton. o., says
Local millers are paying So cents for
wheat and will advance cents with
in a day or two. Farmers of this
valley brought their wheat in during
the winter, the first time in 80 years,
to save paying tax, and now have
none to sell. Predictions are made
aIlong the grain men that the price
will 60 to 70 cents, or possibly 81 pei
bushel before the next crop gets into
market. The visible supply is all in
the big elevators. The millers must
draw from that source, and advance
is inevitable.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
" WNAFER
WHAT IT WILL COST
YOU,
IF TAKEN FROM THE
CITY.

The waterworks trustees have es-
tablished the following water rates
and which have been confirmed by
the council
Bakeries, per year, $1,000.
Banks, including wash basin, 3. 90.
Barber shops, first chair, 400; each
additional chair, 100.
Bath tubs, private, 800; public,
first tub, 400; each additional tub,
2.00
Blacksmith shop, first fire, 800;
each additional fire, LOO.
Butcher shops, 600.
Bottling works, special.
Building rates, per perch of stone
laid, SC; per 1000 brick laid, SC; per
100 yars plestering, one coat, 15c;
two or three coats, 25c; per 100 feet
grouting, Csc. No permits for build
ing less than 100.
Boarding houses, not exceeding 10
persons, 500: each additional person,
SOC.
Breweries, meter.
Billiard halls, 500.
Churches, 500.
Cigar manufactures, 10 hands or
less, 500; each additional hand, csc.
|. Drug stores, including wash basin,
700.
Dwelling houses, for family of five
or less, 400; each additional person,
Csc.
Fountaing, 1-16 inch jet, meter OF
500; 4 inch jet, meter or 1000; 3-1t
inch jet, meter or special; inch jet,
meter or special; counter or vege.
table, 4 inch jet, for season, 300: SIC
inch jet, for season, special.
Glass and tumbler washers, 500.
Green houses, special.
Hotels, kitchen and laundry fau
Gets, each, special; each sleeping
room, special; wash room, each bas
in, self closing, special.
/, Hose, for washing windows and
sprinkling streets on business streets
25 feet front or less, 500.
Public halls, special.
Ice cream and confectionery store
per season, 500.
Laundries, special.
Market gardens, special.
Meter rates, 1000 gallons or les
daily consumption, Csc; 1000 to 20Ol
4 gallons daily consumption, per 100l
gallons, 15c; 5000 to 5000 gallons daily
consumption, per 1000 gallons, 10c.
Offices, including one wash basin
800.
Printing offices, including boilers
900.
| Photograph gallery, 500.
Restaurants, 500.
Stables, livery and public, includ
ing washing carriages, six stalls O.
less, 1000; each additional stall, 75c.
| Stables, private, for one horse o
COW and washing carriage, 200; eacl
additional animal or vehicle, SOC.
Saloons, 800 to 900.
| Stores, drug and grocery, 700; DIR.
goods and clothing, 400.
Soda fountains, one season, 800.
Sprinkling lawns, streets and gar
dens per season, 66 feet front or less
I5.O0; each additional foot, &c.
j Steam engines, 10 horse power o
Hess, 1900: each additional hors
power. 100.
i Urinal, self closing, $50; additional
| 150,
| Urinal, flowing 1-16 jet, 1000.
! Wash basins, private, first basi
free; each additional, so cents.
Water closet, self closing, private
4 $50; each additional one, 1.50; public
first one, 500; each additional, $50
Vegetable and flower gardens pc
; 100 square feet, special rates.
| Dentists, one faucet, 800.
Motors, meter Brick yards, meter
Creamery meter,
Manufactures, drinking and wasf
ing 10 hands or less, 500; same owe
10 hands, per additional hand, 25cts
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
Canal Business Growing Better

There is noticeable increase in
the canal business. There are now
in warehouses here 2100 pounds of
freight to be taken out. This is q
large quantity, more than has been
in warehouses at any time during the
present season. The canal route is
Increasing in popularity with ship
pers, and the Miami and Erie canal
will no doubt do a larger business
this year than in 1894. Toledo Blade.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
What We Ofer Yon

is this: If you are troubled with Ca
tarrh, Cold in Head, Hay Fever, go
to the Druggist named below and get
bottle of Century Catarrh Cure.
No danger of being humbugged. Re
lief in five minutes and a positive
cure. For sale by Saur & Balls
lev. I'm
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
Council Meeting.

The council met in regular session
Monday evening with Mayor Meeki-
son in the chair, and Councilmen Ca
hill, Shoemaker, Brownen, Hanne
and VanHyning, and Clerk Allen
present.
l.. Donahey and s. NJ. Cameron
were appointed TO act on the health
board, taking the places of DR.. Haly
and Fred Market.
Engineer Hughes was hired for
three years at a salary Of $1,000 per
annum.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
Gen'l Pass. & Tkt. .Agt.

During the storm Monday, dwell
ling house near Hamler was struck
Thy lightning. Several children were
Estunned so that physician labored
with them all night before they fully
| recovered.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
Please Take Notice

That we are now prepared to rem
ovate your feathers; we have the
best machine in the country to do il
with. All orders will have ourprompt
attention. Goods will be called for and
delivered free of charge. All work
guaranteed to eperfect. Please give
us your order.
HENRY DICUs & Co.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
Lost

An open faced silver watch, without
chain, on the 4th. Inscription in
side OF case From Jess to Gertie. y
The finder will be rewarded by leav-
ing the same at this Office.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
Don't Hoard.

May be you have been
scared by the way gold has
been drawn from the Treasury
and shipped abroad and have
put your money into an old
stocking or under a tumbler
on the top pantry shelf. Had
you not better invest it in
goods when they are SO cheap?
] 1t is very singuler how peo-
pie get scared into taking their
money out of sold Napoleon
banks, where it earns some
thing, and put it in some fan.
cied secure place in the house
and lie awake nights fearing
visits from festive burglars
who may pop out of some
closet or from under the bed
and by threats, accompanied
by a revolver that under the
circumstances looks like a
Krupp cannon, compel the
shivering victim to lead the
way to their safety deposit" !"
There were three cases noted
last week of burglars in other
towns robblhg hale and hearty
people of all they had SO care
fully hidden. In one case
they made the husband dance
on a table keeping time to
their chopping at his toes with
knives; in another they cut
little pieces out of the arms
and limbs, possibly to keep as
souvenirs; and in another they
actually forced a young mar
ried man to eat a piece of pie
his wife had made. Torture
could hardly go farther. Sen
sible folks keep their money
right in banks where it is safe
and do not add to the finan-
cial troubles by locking up all
the loose coin at home to wor.
ry over. Our banks are per
fectly safe, and it is all folly to
horde your money in some
out-of-the-way place in youl
home. Don't do it. Some
genius for figures, mathmeti.
cal, says: "The money lost II
this country since its inception
does not amount to one CEN
per capita. We've put oul
one cent into circulation ant
if you'll do the same money
will be easy here. just re
member when you stuff you
money into that old bottle O
under the corner of the spare
room carpet, that if others d
the same your husband. fathe,
or sweetheart will soon b,
/ minus a place. IT'S the circu
lation of money that enable
employers to do business ant
pay employees. Saving is t,
be commended up to a certain
point, but to be miserly ant
hoard sttrlrns ones soul into
hard substance that only tn,
fires Of the other world cal
melt. I'VE try to enable you t,
be economical without sacrificing an
comforts, and the thousands VIII
leave their dollars at our store kno,
they get more than their value in re
turn, Spring is here, and your hom
needs fixing up. Your walls nee
new paper and the inside and outsid
woodwork of your house ueed a lii
y tie paint, to brighten them up. Gu
wall paper department is check FIJI
Of bright and stylish patterns, muc
finer than ever before. And then th
prices are so ridiculously low tha
even the poorest in purse can beauti
fy bis home. Our paint and oil depart
ment is also restocked for the sprin
trade, and it will be found to contai
everything in the line Of paints, oi
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
Meals ON Wabash Parlor Cars,

Arrangements have been made to
serve meals in Parlor Cars now run
ming on trains Al and As, between st.
Louis and Toledo, and passengers
can hereafter get meals on these cars
equal to any served at the best
hotels and at moderate prices.
G. s. CRANE,
3t Gen'l Pass. g. Tkt. .Agt.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
Ohio Weather and Crop Service.

Z RIDGEvILLE CORNERS, u, Sta
tion 81 b, Summary for April.
Max. temperature, s5 degrees.
Min. = 30
Mean 8 51.9
Mean max. temp. 64.3 6
$ min. 6 37.9 !"
Total precipitation, ITO inches.
Greatest precipitation in any con-
secutiye "a hours was go inches, on
the 18th.
No OF clear days, II.
6 " cloudy 8 5.
!" & partly cloudy days, IA.
Prevailing wind direction, s. w.
The precipitation thus far for the
present year is as follows;
January, 2.77 inches.
February, 10
K. March, Al
April ITO inches
Total, 4.49 g
The total precipitation for the same
period in 1884, was 1880 inches and
for April. 1884, 5.95 inches.
w. t. CHAPMAN, Observer.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
Homo Seekers lIxcnrsion.

On May 21st, 1896, and June 18th,
1895, to points in Arkansas, New
Mexico and Texas. All points ex-
8cept ElP one fare plus $500 for
the round trip CIV. BRYANT,
Agent Wabash r. R.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
Linaman DenApltated.

CINCINNATI, May 4.--Aaron Lyman, a
lineman for the electric light company.
was killed in frightful manner. He lost
his footing and fell on live wire, the
wire striking his neck, severing the head
and setting fire to his clothing and body.
The wires were Immediately cut and the
burning body rescued. The remains pre-
sented a horrible appearance.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
5000 Cords of Wood Wanted!

We want to purchase 5000 cords of
four-foot wood, for which the highest
market price will be paid.
tt MEYERHOLTz BROS.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-05-09
CARn on THANKS,

The relatives of the deceased return
their thanks to the kind neighbors
for their assistance in the hour of af-
| Fiction.