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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05
Forest Fires Out.

MARQUETTE, Mich, October s.
Heavy rains, this morning, removed
all danger of further destruction by the
forest fires. Ncstoria junction on the
500 road had the closest call, fires get
ting up to the depot. Rice & Begoles'
lumber camp, three miles south Of
here, reported destroyed, last night,
was saved, after desperate exertions.
The firm loses heavily on logs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

MONTREAL, Quebec, October 5 =
The Canadian Pacific railway telegraph
ers' strike is now verging on its
second week. In reply to questions as
to the progress of the strike, both the
company and the strikers managers
say that all is gong well with their re-
spective interests. High officials of
the company still refuse to entertain a
proposition Of bearing Of grievances in
the way the strikers desire. The dead
lock continues.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

WASHINGTON, d. c., October g.
The FIRST national bank, of Mount
Pleasant, Michigan, closed its doors to
business to-day. The capital of the
bank is $50, 900. 1t owes its deposi-
tors $67, 900. Comptroller Eckels says
the banks affairs have been handled
incompetently.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05
unlformed knIrh.., AttentIonl

Las Vegas company, Nc. I, uniform
rank, knights Of Pythlas of New Mexico
will meet in srecal session, Monday night
at o'clock, to make arrangements to at
tend the regimental meeting In Albuquer-
que, October 10th, 1896. All knights are
earnestly requested to be present.
0. G. PARKER, Captain.
287 3t j. BIEHL, Recorder.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05
No Recelxer Necessary.

CHICAGO, Illinois, October 5.-The
U. s. court Of appeals, to-day, handed
down its decision in the case Of the ap-
plication OF VIM. zeigler for receiver
for the Lake Street elevated road. The
finding Of the court of appeals is that
no receiver shall be appointed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05
Blaze at Detroit.

DETROIT, Michigan, October o.
Fire this morning badly damaged the
three upper floors of the old Detroit
Free Press building, five-story brick
structure on the corner of Larned and
Shelby streets, causing loss Of $75,-
600; we'll insured.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

Butchers Liquid Polish and Rsyiyer. the
finest and best floor varnish for sale at the
old town Hardware Store. u. Winternitz.
27g.m1
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

highest OF an ID IeaVenng PowerLatest o. s. Govt Report
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ABSOLUTELY PURE

ABSOLUTELY PURE

WALL STREET, New York, October 8.
The week opened weak, with low
or market for stocks. The decline in
the first few minutes Of business ranged
from ID to per cent. The most
marked was in sugar, tobacco and
Manhattan.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05
phiIadeIphians Win.

HAvERFORD, Penna., October g.
The cricket match between the Aus
tralians and the Philadelphians was
won to. day by the latter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

Native bran at the Las Vegas Roller
mills, at Soc. per 100. 160-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

Walter Dearden, assayer and chemist
Trinidad, Colo. I37-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

II you want to buy or sell cattle wool or
wool and live stock broker, East Las Vc-
gas. New Mexico. He will save you
money. 222wStdtf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

II yo1 want to buy or sell anything In
the second hand goods line call on y.
Kaufman, third door east of the old town
postoffice 269-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

IyOR RENT.-A six room house, furnished
i or unfurnished, opposite the brewery.
Amply here 566 at
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

For parties, concerts and socials, rent
Rosenthal Bros. ball 50-s-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

nj ICELY furnished rooms for lighthouse
IN keeping, in desirable locality. Mrs.
HeTzog's, Douglass ave.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.

LNOR RENT-A nicely furnished front
IL room with privilege OF cook stove. En-
quire at this once. IT
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

LyOR RENT.--Desirable furnished rom !.
Il Enquire No. III, sixth street. 2S5-6t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05
BUSINESS POINTERS.

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money ifit falls
to cure. 25,. II
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-05

VIyANTED.-orier for Coal and Wood
w 28l-12t II. G.. CoORs.
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IyOR RENT Dell ghtfui rooms. comfort
IL ably furnished for house keeping, at a
aud 50 each. Also rooms for lodging.
276.1m MRS. l.. HoLLBNwAGER,
ili2 National street, east of bridge.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-09
NO MORE PENSION DAYS.
AN ACT PROVIDING PRO
LECTION FOR THE OLD
VETERANS.
Passed by COngress-PensiOners
Will Hereafter Receive the
Money at Their Homes.

The following from the Columbus
Press will be of interest to all old sol
diers and especially pensioners:
General A. V. Rice, of the local
pension Office, received yesterday the
following telegram from Acting Com
missioner d. l. Murphy in Washing
ton:
"The act of March "a, 1896, repeals
section 47S4, r. S. U. s., thereby
abolishing personal payments of
every character; revoking the auth
ority of the pension agents and clerks
assigned for that purpose, to admin
lister oaths in the execution of pen
sion vouchers and requiring all checks
to be transmitted by mail. Full in
structions by mail. F."
The effect of this act of congress
yesterday will be that the 5000 pen
sioners who have been paid personal
ly at the local office will hereafter re-
ceive their checks by mail and there
will be no more pension days. The
object of the act is that the pension
er shall receive his money at his
home, thereby lessening the chances
of its being squandered in drink and
otherwise and also keeping the old
soldier from falling into the hands of
sharks and fakirs. The loss of pen,
sion money in this manner grew to
such an extent that the matter was
taken up by the Grand Army and
Women's Relief Corps and other or
ganizations, and by them sufficient
pressure was brought to bear to in,
duce the passage of the above act.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-09
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Mr.. Scott's ardent enthusiasm for Mckinley
bubbled up throughout his Conversation,
and if be does Ut put in some telling licks
for the Ohioan during his visit to South
Car olina, there is no virtue in political
straws to show which way the wind is blow
ing. During the day number of Republi-
cans had talks with Gov. Scott. The results
of these conferences are, of course, un-
known, but it is not wild guess to say that
Mr.. Scott's visit here will materially add to
McKinley's chances of secu ring the vote of
of the delegation from this State to the st.
Louis convention.
Mr.. Scott talked reminiscently of old days
in South Carolina aud expressed the kind
est feeling for the people of this State. He
enquired by name aftel many people with
Cm he had been associated. He said he
noticed but little change in Columbia, but
had heard of the improvements here in
parts of the city which he had not yet visit
ed and would be delighted to Inspect them
before leaving.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-09
SnrinG Time

Is when nearly everyone feels the
need of some blood purifying, strength
invigorating and health producing
medicine. The real merit of Hoods
Sarsaparilla is the reason of its wide
spread popularity. Its unequalled
success is its best recommendation.
The whole system is susceptible to
the most good from a medicine like
Hoods Sarsaparilla taken at this
time, and we would lay special stress
upon the time and remedy, for history
has it recorded that delays are dan
gerous. The remarkable success
achieved by Hoods Sarsaparllla and
the many words of praise it has re
ceived, make it worthy of your conf
dence. We ask you to give this med
icine A. fair trial.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-09

The subject of the following sketch
is one of the most popular young
business men of Napoleon, and is
pretty generally known throughout
this part of the state.
He was born August 8th, 1868, in
Dover township, Lenawee county,
Mich, 8 miles southwest of Adrian.
When years of age his parents
moved to Jackson county, same
state, where they lived until 1871,
when they moved to Lenawee coun-
ty again near the Michigan and Ohio
state line.
Charles lived with his parents on
the farm until he was 81 years of age
when he went to Wauseon, and COM
menced working at his present occu-
patton, that of barber, with James
Hansburry, one of the leading artists
of his day. Mr.. Jackson Joined the
Wauseon band and soon became one
of the leading members.
In 1885 the Napoleon City Band en-
tered q band contest at Defiance and
secured the services of Mr.. Jackson
who materially aided them in secur-
ing third prize against several other
crack organizations. The Napoleon
boys being much taken with the
tuba playing of the Wauseon man
induced him to come to this city and
secured him a position with Reed
Siford. In 1885, Nov. 10th, Mr.. Jack
son moved to Napoleon and has
made this his home ever since, fol
lowing the barber trade with the ex-
ception of nearly two years when he
was engaged in the music business.
He was married Nov. 9th, 1883, tc
Miss Letitia Martin, to which union
has been born one child, daughter.
He is one of the oldest members OF
Morrison r. Waite Lodge No. 2S4, 4.
P, and is leader of the 10Th Reg t.
Band orchestra, playing 1st violin
He is the foremost tuba player oil
our band and is always ready anC
willing to assist charitable or other
entertainments with either his vic lir
or tuba.
He was shown the esteem with
which his friends hold him by being
elected corporation clerk for one
term.
He has recently opened barber
shop on Perry street near j. G. Saul
g. Co.'S bank, having fitted it through
out in a first-class manner, and vii
be glad to receive call from hi
friends and the public in general.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-09
MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.
LEWIS RETTIG MISSING FOR
TEN WEEKS.
An Anxious Father and Mother
In Napoleon.

Some ten weeks ago Lewis Rettig,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. b. Rettig
of this city, left Holgate with the
avowed intention of coming to the
home of his parents by way of Deli
ance. Since that time nothing has
been heard or seen of the young
man, and his parents are greatly
worried over his long absence, or
mysterious disappearance.
Lewis Rettig is young man about
nineteen years of age, a harness
maker by trade, and was working at
his trade in Holgate up to the time
of his disappearance. For a long
time he worked in the shop of Lewis
Diehl in Napoleon, and had always
borne q good character, and was q
model young man to all appearances;
in fact he was dutiful son. He
bore a scar over one of his eyes,
which came from blood tumor.
When he left Holgate he had $40. 90
in his pockets, which would certain
ly not carry him very far, unless he
was determined o tramp it. When the
accident on the Indiana, Illinois "
Iowa Railroad occurred at Toto, Ind. u,
last week, and it was reported that
four men had been smothered in a
car of oats, who were supposed
to have been from Defiance or that
neighborhood, Mr. Rettig thought
that one of the victims might be his
son and he began to investigate.
He left for Defiance on Saturday,
where the officials had descriptions OF
the four victims, but none of them
tailed with his son, and he returned
to Napoleon as much in the dark as
ever.
Any information of the missing
Young man will be thankfully re,
ceived by an anxious father and
mother, by addressing George b;
Rettig, Napoleon, Ohio. Ohio and
Indiana papers are requested tc
mention the disappearance.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-09
Something New. Read 1t.

If you will take the trouble to step
in at Saur & Balsley's drug and book
store, you will see neW wall paper,
neW paints, new brushes, in fact you
will see many things which are new,
and will please you very much.
Saur u Balsley have q larger and
much better and finer stock of wall
paper on exhibition than ever be-
fore, and it is very certain that you
can make selections here which will
please you. both in style and price.
The stock of paints which this house
carries is larger, finer and cheaper
than ever before. For paint brush
es, whitewash brushes, scrub brush
es, etc.. you can strike no better
house, from the fact that all their
| goods are warranted.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-09
Kings DiSbarnent.

The reasons for disbarring Attor-
ney John A. King, of Toledo, are
given as follows:
"By the court:-After an attorney
has been disbarred, and the judg.
ment remains unreversed, he cannot
apply, as in the first instance, fol
admission. His remedy in such case
is to apply to the court in which he
was disbarred to be reinstated; which
may be done on a proper showing OF
reformation, or for other satisfactory
reasons, arising after the disbarment.
Admission revoked, and certificate
ordered cancelled, at the costs of the
resDondent.n
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-09
oh, No, Wen Call it Greater
NaDOleOn.

We are glad to know that the Lima
Northern has left Napoleon and is on
its way to Wauseon. 1t might be all
right to stay in Napoleon awhile, but
we are very suspicious of Bro. Orwig
and his scheme to make Napoleon
the metropolis of the Maumee valley.
To accomplish this object the willy
editor of the NORTHWEST would not
hesitate to spike a couple of big beams
across the rails and move @ barn or
two across the pathway of the con
struction gang. All right, Bro. Or
wig, let it come, and together we will
build up the country between here
and your pretty town and annex each
other, as the other big places are do
ing nowadays; and the new city
should be called Wauseon.-Wauseon
Pe1o1bIjcn)l
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-09
Sad Death.

Mrs. Steven Crozier, of Texas, died
at her home in that village Monday
morning Mrs. Crozier was in good
health when she retired last Saturday
evening. At midnight Mr.. Crozier
was awakened by his wife and found
her in convulsions. Medical aid was
summoned but to no avail, the de-
ceased never recovering conscious.
ness. The funeral services were held
yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at
Texas. Mrs. Crozier was a daughter
of Geo. Woodward and leaves hus-
band and four children to mourn he!
departure.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-09
Eighty Years Ago.

The following has been floating
around in oufbexchanges for the past
week Doubtless it will interest you
to know what occurred eighty years
ago. The twelve months of the year
passed without summer. Frost oc-
CURED every month in the year 1916.
Ice formed a half inch thick in May.
Snow fell to the depth of three inches
in New York and also in Massachu-
setts in June. Ice was formed of the
thickness of common window glass
throughout New York on the 5th day
of July. Indian corn was so frozen
that the greater part was cut in Au-
gust and dried for fodder, and the
farmers supplied themselves from the
corn produced in 1916 for the seeding
of the spring of 1917 y
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-09
DEATH OF A STRNGER AT
HOLGATE.
A Tramp and a G. A. II. MAJ

Last Saturday some boys found the
dead body of a man lying in the
calaboose at Holgate. Coroner Har-
mon was sent for and found that the
man had come to his death from eX-
posure. The Holgate calaboose has
been left open all winter so that
tramps could have some place for
shelter at night, and there was al
ways a number of "hobosn on hand
every night to take advantage of
this. Last Friday night five or SIX
tramps staid in the building, the
dead man being among them. The
next morning they left leaving their
companion lying on the bench think
ing he was still asleep. About noon
some boys discovered the body and
the matter was immediately reported.
The coroner thinks that the man had
been drinking and died from expos
ure and hunger. He was member
of the G.. A. r. and was buried under
the auspices of the Holgate order
Tuesday. He had told his compan
ions that he had been working on the
Lima Northern and the only name
they knew him by was Frank.
A dispatch to the Toledo Blade
from Holgate on the 9th says:
A tramp, lodging at the village
jail Friday night, was found dead IN
cell Saturday afternoon. There is
nothing about him to indicate who
he is. He is man about 60 years
old, has a picture of an eagle and
shield tattoed on his right arm, and
an anchor on his left. When he
slept in factory previous to sleep
ing in the jail, he said his name was
Charles Ladd, and that he had beer
a soldier. The G. A. r. members arc
making every effort to learn what
they can about him, and if any evi
dence can be had showing him tt
have been a soldier, they will take
charge of him,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-09
Oldest Man in Prison.

COLUMBUS, April 3.-Christophel
Mason, a Fulton county convict, ad
mitted at the penitentiary October
16, 1898, to serve ) years for horse steal.
ing, was suddenly stricken with ap.
oplexy in the hospital yesterday, and
now lies in critical condition. His
entire right side is paralyzed and he
has lost the use of his tongue. Mason
was talking to one of the nurses wher
he was suddenly attacked by pierre
ing pains. He fell back on the floo1
and has not spoken since. Owing tc
his advanced age it is feared he can
not recover. Mason is the Oldest mar
in the prison, and is now in his S2t
wear
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-09
III. Nj. Sigler PardOned.

Homer NJ. Sigler who was senten-
ced from this county in 1890 to a
term of 10 years in the penitentiary
on being convicted of incest, has been
pardoned by the Governor. The dis
patch says he was found innocent of
the charge. The case attracted con-
siderable attention here at the time
of the trial and many were of the
opinion he was innocent of the crime
md believed his wife and daughter
conspired to rid themselves of him.
Mr.. Sigler has been out of the peni'
tentiary on parole for some time
Defiance NGaUS.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-09
An Old Resident Dead.

John Sidlinger died at his home in
Liberty township on Monday morn
ing last, after an illness of short
duration. Some days ago Mr.. Sid
linger received severe fall from q
ladder, from the effects of which he
died. He was an old and respected
citizen of this county, and formerly
resided in Napoleon. His funeral
took place yesterday, his remains
being laid to rest in Forest Hill ceme-
terry in this city.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-09
$4,000 IN GOLD GIVEN
For Selling "StOry of Spain and
Cuba.o

The international News & Book
Co., Baltimore, Md, offers $3.50. 90 to
anyone selling in three months Ia
copies of their new book, STORY OF
Spain and Cuba.n Premiums and
liberal commission given for any
quantltysold. Thisis one of the great
est selling books out. Many agents
make from $5 to $40 day. A Agraphie
account of the present war and the
struggle for liberty is given, 100 beau
tiful illustrations, 500 pages. Freight
paid and credit given; 60 cent outfit
if 10 cents is sent for postage. Write
them Immediately. nS 4t
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-09
Sale of Steam ThreSher.

The undersigned will offer for sale
on his farm in Sec. 30, Freedom
township, Henry County, Ohio, on
Wednesday, April 90, 1896, at two
o'clock p. m, complete steam
threshing machine, with boiler
separator, clover huller, straw stack
er, water wagon and attendants
Conditions of sale made known be
fore Offering.
ct HENRY GEBERS.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-09

In the spring young mans fancy
surely turns to thoughts of clothes,
and they're at Henry Meyer S for the
young man, the lad, the boy, the
child, and the men of middle age and
of matured years. Spring overcoats
and suits. Mr.. Meyers saves you from
10 to 20 per cent. and you always get
pleasant treatment. tt
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-09

Two dollars per dozen for Gard
ner's finest enamel cabinets, and if
any person tells you that you can get
as good retouch and permanent ones
for less money don't you believe it.
We are here to stay, consequently
we warrant every thing as repre-
sented. II
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-09

Chas. Rostetter is the only man
beaten on the Democratic ticket, and
why he should be beaten for con
stable we don't know. He has made
a good officer, but the boys had it in
for him and he went down. Better
luck next time, Charley.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-09

Bro. Belknap of the Holgate Re
UieaO, was elected Mayor of Holgate
on Monday, and the Republican
ticket of that village seems to have
come out on top. Now, what's the
matter with Holgate =?
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-09

Damascus township elected the
whole Republican ticket, with the
exception of assessor, the Democrats
electing Dan. Creager to that office.
Marion township is solid for the
Democrats and Hamler went 'alf an
'alf.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-04-09

Take Simmons Liver Regulator to
prevent illness from the Malarial
poison which comes with the Spring
months. Simmons Liver Regulator
is mild laxative that cleanses the
system and purifies the blood. An
excellent Alternative and tonic for the
Spring. 81 have been very much i'm
proved in health by taking Simmons
Liver Regulator. m. Newport, Will
liamsburg, Ky.