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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12

White satin and chinchllla IL . lovely
combinatio--
Brownie capes for babies are comfortable
and becoming.
Small silver hearts In great numbers
attest the popularity of the modern girl.
All women are frou-frous now, but the
rustic Is the Kissing OF silken petticoats,
not the crackie OF starch.
An evening wrap OF satin. lined with
stamped yeIveteen seems like reversing
the usual order OF things.
Spick and span gloves. new umbrellas.
and the fragrance OF gift perfume " ii
be very prevalent for some TINA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12

would have a hard time getting away
with any Of the Gerry treasures.
Mrs. Hicks-Lord. the former society
queen, lives In dread OF burglars in her
big house. on Washington Square. west
She Is reputed TO have the finest colec-
ton of unique jewels in the country,
and II gave her immense pleasure to
exhibit them to her friends. But Of
late years she feared they might attract
thieves, so she keeps them in the vaults
OF a safe-deposit company. About eight
years ago a thief got into her house.
and since then she has made veritable
fortress OF her home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
WHERE WOMEN RULE
(, Model Prison for Hardened Female
Criminals.
A., OFFICIALS ARE WOMEN
,,. pi,ciuIinc IN Thorough an"
genuine Reformation 10 ''c-
oucntIy worked-A Dark &c" '"e
only Punishment


rboro Is a band OF new women at APP
-, \ but the public pays very IT.
NJ attention TO them. They are not over
someone end do not startle people by
s,,,g some dainty thing very much out OF
h. ordinary They don't wear boomers
\ 10 bicycles, or make speeches but 'hey
a. run a Sail. and they run 1t very well
rnnninr a iaIl IS not play. either. II Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12

the hnesi par OF pearl earrings. The
pearls In these are pear-shaped, and they
are almost as large as a very small pear.
She rarely wears them. as they are bet
ter suited for curios than ornaments.
They are said to have cost $1,000.
PIE FOR a DOns4-..-.
II burglar could run loose in the Aston
home for a few hours, he would certainly
have the finest time Of his life picking UP
odds and ends. but 1t Is doubtful If he
could get away with any OF the greater
valuables. Mrs william Aston lives on the
north SIDE OF the big white palace on Fifth
avenue and Sixty-fifth street. and her son.
John Jacob, with his family. live on the
south side. Young Mrs. Astor has Jewels
almost as valuable as her mother-in-law
and the ornamentations OF her home are
quite as costly. In short. there are $780,
90 worth OF portable goods In the big
house, which a few expert cracksmen
might be able to get away with.
But John Jacob Aston has been careful
to guard against such a calamity. Ever
since the tramp John Garvey, gained
access to the Old home. at Thirty fourth
street and Fifth avenue, and calmly walk
ed I'D stairs. where he entered a fine bed,
room, disrobed. and peacefully slept, young
Astor has been on his guard. Garvey was
only harmless tramp. with an over
wheming desire for sleep. but II he had
been a clever thief one Of the greatest
robberies OF the age might have taken
place.
A WONDERFUL SAFE.
When young Aston had the new house
built, particular attention was paid to the
construction OF a safe. II was built into
the wall on the second floor in small
room to the rear OF his own sleeping
apartment Thomas sleeps on the other
side Of It. Mr.. Aston knows considerable
about electricity, and the safe is fitted
with an electrical attachment, which
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12

Underwear This skating.
bracing. cha.
PleaSantrleS. sing weather
will make you admit your need
of proper undergarments.
Underwear buying here is good
Underw ear buying. because you
buy Underwear that will out
wear your moneys worth, and
keep you warm. too.
Ladies' Atwood Slk-Taped Vests and
Pants, White and Gray, 81 garm mt.
Ladies' Helvy-Wool Vests and Pants.
White and Gray. l5c garment.
Ladies' Heavy Fleece-Lined Cotton
Vests and Pants, Csc, garment: -.
Children's Half-Wool Ribod White
Ch.idren's Heavy Fleece-Lined Ribbed
Vests and Pants Crelm. &c. garment.
Children's Ribbed Cotton Vests. White.
MEMS UNDERWEAR
Wrights Wool-Fleeced Brown-M;xed
Shirts and Drawers 81 80 garment.
Fine Cashmere Wool While Shirts and
Dra wers. 81 80 garment:
Fine Merlno Wool White Shirts and
Drawers sl.25 garment.
Mems ATWOOD white Shirts ana
Mems 2-3-Wool White Shirts and
Ora wers, 7Jc. a garment.
Wrights Cotton F1eeced Blue-Mixe
Shirts and Drawers. Zoe; a garment.
NJ ms White Wool-Mixed Shirts ana
Drawers. Soc. garment
Mems Heavy Whit '-Merino Shirts ana
Drawers. 81 i-2c. a garment
Mems Heivy Gray-Mixed Shirts ana
Mems Heavy White Merfno Shirts. &c.
each
Stylish ~s slsr roses n me gardens
nj And not in ribbons on a shoT
K1DOO0 Now riboon'roses take such
Neck that ir ssst:H-ro's' want their
Dressing. We might spend
hours in telling you the beauties
of our Kibbons-the quality, the
finish, and the harmony of color
efects-but we could not half
convey the other good features
which are so pronounced and so
popularity welcomed in these ex-
quisite neck ribbons.
PERSIAN,
DRESDEN,
STRIPES,
>PLAIDS,
PLAINS.
Rich satin stripes in Taffeta; ;
Plain Taffeta in evening shades
and black elegant Chrysanthe-
mum patterns in delicate odd
standings.
The decidedly swell Black-and.
White Shepherd Plaids with
beautiful wide black satin edge.
These charming effects run from
3 to 5 inches in width.
POrtiere Surely the
need of Porti-
Particulars. eres is evident
in many homes. And why go
without them? Such beautiful
Portieres as are here at such Sc
rious reductions in prices ought
to enable you to get a pair or
two. Small cost-large comfort.
$3.50 Chenille Portieres. clearance price.
25.
$50 Chenille Portieres. clearance price.
8 Chenille Portleres. clearance price
g 8 'ssges.ry port'eres' clearance price.
$3.50 Tapestry Porterss. clearance price.
80 Tapestry Portieres. clearance price.
Special 1t has grown to
Remnant be an old store
I~'.@' trick to cut poor
Counters. stuffs into rem
nants" and offer them at al
legged reductions. To be sure
that you have really secured a
bargain in a short length it is
well to know the store that sold
it to you. Remnants here are
real remnants. Second floor.
S1s. 5li. 5i2 sl;t Bread street..
, Batuesa FIFTH iad Sixth Treats
,-Oo0ds Centre.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16
An Insulted Author.

There Is struggling young author in
Washington who had the misfortune to
have book published and the additional
misfortune of never being able to sell the
second one to any publisher.
A friend of his told him that what he
needed was advice from those who made
money out of their work and a friend of
his in New York received salaries amount
ing to $40, 900 year from his writings.
The two were brought together at the
house of mutual friend. and the follow
ing conversation was overheard:
81 am very glad to meet you," said the
young man. advice from so successful
an author would be invaluable to me-"
~ will be glad to help you with any
suggestions can make, " was the gracious
reply.
"What class of books do you find pay
the bestP"
Books, books?" was the response in q
tone of great disgust. "Who told you
wrote books? Any man can write books
You don't suppose could make $40, 600 Q
year that way, do your 1 write advertise
ments, sir, for some of the largest houses
in the country. Do look like soribblel
of books, sirP" And the indignant author
left tho room.-Washington Star.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16
Poet. of England.

There are at the present time three Eng
lish poets each of whom has passed his
eightieth year and is still living In retire
ment and in the enjoyment of a reputation
that is in the past. One is Frederick
Tennyson, now near his ninetieth year,
who has carried his art into old age and is
even now preparing volume for publica-
tion. The time was when he seemed to
be greater poet than his brother Alfred,
but the laureate long ago left him behind
In the race. Another is Mr.. Aubrey de
We're, whose father, Sir Aubrey de We're,
was friend of Wordsworth, and whose
poetry is in some sense a reminiscence Of
the 'lake poets" He has written largely
on Roman Catholic subjects, but his work
has been better adapted for a small circle
than for the multitude. The third is Mr..
Philip James Bailey, who so years ago
was famous as the author Of "Festus, F"
but who has SO died out Of recollection
that few of the present generation have
ever heard Of him. Once he was rated far
ahead of Browning in public estimation,
and his admirers claimed that he would
leave Tennyson out of sight. --Boston
Herald.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16

AIR. Diokerman was recently arrested In
PhlIadclphi9 charged with violation Of q
federal statufs which prevents the holding
Of any facsImiles OF currency issued by the
government. Mr. Dickerman proved con-
clusiyely and TO the complete satisfaction
Of the officers who made the arrest that the
counterfeit money he had was In bis pos
session for no ulterior purpose, but, on the
contrary, was held for the purpose Of
warning the public and preventing the gen.
eral circulation Of bogus currency
II is part OF Mr.. Dickerman's business
to visit banks and bankers and explain to
them In person how new counterfeits may
be detected In order to do this he Is
Obliged TO get hold Of q counterfeit note
and make thorough examinstion OF II.
He has always been caret.a not to permit
any Of this bogue snoney to get out of his
possession. End there was not the slightest
danger of it getting into circulation. He
hid quite collection of these notes, and
they formed part of his stock in trade and
were certainly personal property. Never
theless the government agents confscated
them and destroyed them. = New York
Mail and Express.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16

All of the carly writer's on the make up
Of the human frame and its adornments
invariably referred to the hair as being an
"excrement" and most Of them held that
1t was fed on substances similar to itself.
The odd notions of the early anatomists
and psychologists, as well as the occult
philosophers, respecting the growth and
functions of the hair were the basis of
many old time superstitions regarding
that constituent of the human body. The
ancient philosophers declared that the hair
"generated in the fuliginous parts of the
blood and that it was ''exhalcd by the
heat Of the body, I" and that it "becomes
firm and fbrous on exposure to the atmos-
phere," presumably in the same manner
that the fluid elected by the spider becomes
a "web" as soon as the air strikes 1t. In
modern times, however, every idea respect
ing tho character and growth of hair has
changed. The scientists now universally
agree that tho hair properly and truly lives
and receives its nourishment from the
scalp and adjoining tissues. 1t is true,
however, that they take upon themselves
the nature of parasitic plants.
They grow as vegetation does and each
separate filament has distinct life and
economy. That they derive their nourish.
ment and owe their existence to the juices
taken up from the flesh and blood there Is
no doubt. However, after all, it cannot be
that this food is taken up from what the
Psychologists term nutritious juices, " for
we know that hair will live and thrive
even though the body starve or be wasted
by disease. In many instances, in truth,
tho hair thrives and becomes most luxuri-
ant when the body is most shrunken and
shriyeled by wasting ailments. And, fur
thermore, in rare instances it has been
known to flourish after animal life in the
body had ceased to exist, and even after
decay had set in the skin and flesh to
which 1t was attached. .--St. Louis Repub
lie.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16
How's This!

We Offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case OF Catarrh that
cannot tie cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure
F. J. CHENEY s. CO., Props, Tole-
do, o.
We the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for. the last is years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in ell business transactions and finan
cialiy able to carry out any obliga
tion made by their firm.
WEST " TRUAx, wholesale druggists,
Toledo, 0.
sVALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
wholesale druggists, Toledo, O,
Halls Catarlh Cure lis taken in
ternally acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system. Price 75c, pei. bottle. Sold
by aH Drnggists. eTestiinonalsfree.
ssE& s Es aEs I'm y
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16
In Chicago.


1t has become so In Chicago that when
man is seen looking up at the top of a
building people know that he is from the
country.
The hardened city man seldom sees any
thing above the ground floor.
Usually he sees nothing above the height
Of door.
He looks at an imaginary spot on the
sidewalk 40 feet ahead, chases an imagi-
nary foe and talks to himself.
Suppose the city man has been passing
some corner every day for ten years. Ask
him the number of stories in the best
known building on that corner and il he
answers correctly it will be by accident.
Show him photograph of some street
along which he has walked every day and
it will not be familiar to him, because it
shows rows of buildings, whereas he is
familiar only with rows Of front doors and
show windows.
Occasionally new building demands
passing attention because of it's extreme
height but after it has been seen five or
six times the pedestrian comes to know it
by its ground floor exhibits. -Chicag;,
Record
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16
Foreign Physicians In england.

A curious point of considerable interest
Mr.. She'll, the Westminster magistrate,
when Mr.. Hempson, solicitor for the Med
ical Defense union, applied for summons
against gentleman who was practicing
as doctor at Chelsea. This individual
announced himself as an M. D., U. S.
A." and the question arose whether such
a.'ltie could be recognized In London. "Is
it necessary" asked Mr.. She'll, for a
physician or an M. d. to be registered
herep' "Yes," replied Mr.. Hempson.
"All who practice in this country ought
to be registered. have o medical register
here, which does not contain his name,
and believe that this particular person
goes about the streets abusingthe profess
sion generally and also hospitals"
A long discussion then arose on the
point whether the man was compelled to
register himself in this country. "Sup-
pose he turns out to be doctor, = suggest
ed Mr. She'll. "Then i am prepared to
put up with the consequences Of my action
against him. replied Mr. Hempson.
Moreover, produce the medical register,
which does not "a tain his NAME" II am
not satisfied, the magistrate said. "You
must get additional evidence. You ought
TO consult IA barrister." We have here
the adyiceof Mr.. Muir Mackenzie" "You
see, . said Mr.. She'll authoritatiyely, "you
do not prove that this man Is not DOCTOR
and thenefone must refuse summons. .
This decision nt once brings to an issue
the question whether foreign medical de-
grees, no matter by whom conferred
even admitting that the person against
whom the application is made is qualified
in his own province valid for the
health and we'll being of the community
The old stock phrase that such practition-
ers. only add to the practice of our own
doctors ought not to weigh against the
safety Of the humblest Of her majesty's
Ncges. London Telegraph.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16
THE DEsPISEp CENT.
San Francisco Has Always Rejected II
but Is Now Rslenting.

san Francisco HAS Always heJecteu H
but Is Now Rslenting.
DR.. Stebbins of San Francisco, who is
counted California's brainiest preacher,
spoke for local civilization in an odd way
on recent Sunday, when he was deliver
ing q sermon on the 88 years of his occu-
pancy of the pulpit that was once Starr
Kings. Our vital need, according to the
doctor, is to bid farewell to 1849 and ac-
commodate ourselves to the spirit of 1895.
Sober prudence, he thinks, is better than
careless lavishness. He would welcome
the domestioation Of the penny because the
prevalence of that small coin would impart
Thought for the little things, due attention
of which tends to make life happier and
happiness moro secure. 1t is the first time
that San Francisco pulpit has perceived
the social and moral significance of the
cent, and the sermon has made an impress
sion. 1t will holp toward the acceptance
of the penny, which will arrive and stay,
as the once equally despised nickel forced
itself on us and gave the dime some dig
nifty.
A dozen years ago the nickel was a
petty and pride hurting thing. Men were
ashamed to be seen with it, though wom-
en-, less sensitive to the. accusation of
meanness, employed 1t freely long before
1t dared show Its face in saloons, restau-
rants and cigar stands. And the women
have been accepting the penny at the gro
Gerry and dry goods stores for good while
Mems attempts on large and conspicu-
ous scale to introduce it have failed. In
1870, when Henry George started The
Post, 1t was penny paper, and the uni
formed newsboys wore supplied with pock-
etfuls of new coppers 10 make change.
The public declined them, though. Eight
years ago The Post, under General Shee-
hans management, tried 1t again, with
no better luck. Important rctail houses
have endeayored to spread the penny, but
all these artificial efforts have not convert
ed the public, which, through aqueer per-
version of tho idea OF what is open handed,
has preferred to go on being overcharged
several hundred per cent in small transac-
tions. Customs are not to be created to
order. Thepenny, already in use by care
full housewives, especially those in the
working peoples districtssouth of Market
street, will, think, be in general ciroula-
tion within a year or two. q Oakland (Cal. J
Al1uuuo. -. = Aa .S
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16
A Literary Tragedy


Twas flattering note
That the editer wrote
To the poet of lowly station:
eve are glad to say
In our usual way,
That your POEMS accepted,
Our rules are, Pay
Only on publications"
Then, day by day,
Till his hair grew gray,
That poet of lpwly station,
All lean and lone,
To the world unknown,
Waited the word
From the EDITORS throne
Waited for publicationl
And when at last #
From the world he passed
I've hope to higher station),
The editor great,
From his throne Of state,
Said: "The poor mans gone
Through the golden gate.
It's strange that these fellows
Can never wait
For pay on publication
Atlanta Constitution
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16
Bucklen,s Arnica salve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. tits guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction. or money refund
ed. Price 25 cents per box. For Sale
by D. j. Humphrey. Tyr
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16
No counterfeits Allowed.

A very delicate legal question as to the
right o. d citizen to iaave counterfeit mon.
eyin his possession for the purpose Of con-
ducting a legitimate business has arisen
in the case OF the firm Of Dickerman s.
Hollcr, publishers in this city, Of peri
odical devoted to the description Of coun-
terfA:t bank potas.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16

Let's take the instant BY the forward
top, for we are old, and on our quickest
decrees the inaudible and noiseless foot
q tine steals ere we can effect them. -
Shakespeare. sa wi ~
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16
TWO ELOPEMENTS.
The Ancient and Modern Differ Only In
Details.
AsIT WAs-1795.

AS IT WAS--lI95.
It was midnight. Dark clouds gathered
in tho autumn sky; wild gusts of wind
sobbing at intervals, heralded the coming
tempest.
The stately old house was wrapped In
repose. No sign of lifeappeared anywhere,
except in the eastern turret chamber,
where faint light glimmered like dis
tant beacon. Stealthily and cautiously a
postern gate was pushed softly open, and
the trembling form of slim young maid
en- stepped forth on the graveled walk. AT
the same time tall, dashing young Off.
Ger emerged from the shadow of the trees.
He was wrapped in a military riding
cloak. Taking the fair girls bands in
his, he pressed them hfondly to his lips.
"Oh, Algernon,' sho whispered, "you
will never, never forsake mof'
my angelo he exclaimed, "my life
shall be devoted to your happiness.
"Alas! What will my beloved father say
when lie finds his daughter has abandoned
him-he who has watched over me ant
guided me for 18 yearr-2"
Fear not, my beloved Juliana," saio
her lover; 'tall will be well.
A post chaiso stood just outside the gate
He places her carefully within the vehicle
then turning to the positions he said
Five guineas apiece, boys, if we reacl
London before daybreak."
"Aye, aye, your honor" they answered
and touching tho horses with whip ant
spur they dashed away into the night.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16
Thirty Days,

But ten should do it if you
appreciate a bargain. We
have about 15o Coats left.
out not all sizes, if you can
find your size you are in
luck. We will sell you one
Of them almost for the price
! of one of the big sleeves.
Come and try one on, if it
fits, you will keep it when
you hear the price.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16
AS IT 1885.

AS IL lo---lOJO. F..
"a nice night for a spin, Madge" said
Bob Charlton as he and his companion, a
saucy little brunette of IS, arrayed in
bloomer costume, with natty cap perchcd
on her curly head, vaulted lightly into
their saddles and glided rapidly away on
their wheels.
II wonder what the old man will say
when he wakes up and finds my note ON
the tableP" said Madge.
"What did you write9"
''Dear Father-Bob and have skipped.
Shall be back in week, wheels and wealth
or permitting. when we hope you will bo-
stow your blessing on your naughty
daughter, Madgc."
"Do you think he will disinherit your"
asked the young wheelman as they slack
ened speed to breast stiff hill.
Mot much" she answered. "He may
cut off the supplies for awhile"
"That will be awkward" said Bob,
looking thoughtful and thinking his sal
ary Of $500 at the bank would not go far
to pay for Madge's wedding finery.
"Oh, don't let's worry about it, Bob, y
said the bride elect. by the time we get
back the old man will bob up serenely
and be ready to say as they do at the thea
ter, Il forgive you, mo child, but don't dc
it any more.
II don't intend to give you chance, y
said Bob, and they both laughed. Here's
good bit of road, said he, ''let's soorch
Mustn't keep the parson waiting, by
Jove. "-Chicago Tinles-Herald.