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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-05

1t is said that the Hog-Combine got
to be SO greedy that they turned out
u laborer on the Democratic side of
the House who had been there twenty
years. In retaliation, / am told that
the Democratic representatives are
boy-cotting him, and so he stands like
statue tacitly labelled: Mud, or
Watching and Waiting"
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16
Gentlemen.

! sat in Union square one evening smok-
Ing cigar and enjoying the play of the
fountains and / scarcely noticed the man
on tho other end of tho bench. When I
got up to go, the cigar was pretty well
done for, and I threw tho stub away. Az
I did so the man rose and said:
"Sir, was that the act Of true and
courteous gentleman?"
'sWhat do you mean?" asked.
tThere sir; therel" he exclaimed as he
pointed to the stub.
II was done with 1t, and 1 threw 1t
away
Eyes, sir, you did, and again I ask you
If it was the act of a gentlemanl No, sir,
it was not. You knew 1 was sitting here"
''And waiting for my stubp"
Certainly, sirl Yes, sir, was waiting
for it, and you deliberately tossed it away.
Does one gentleman treat another gentle
man in this manner?'
EXCUSE me, said as picked up the
stub, "but may offer you this bit Of ci-
garp'
"Are you gentleman, sirsn he de-
manded.
~ hope so.
"Then, sir, accept your Offering and
excuse your observation-disclosures Your
thoughts we're probably elsewhere.
eyes"
"Then 1t is all right Az gentleman
you unconsoiously threw away enough ci-
gar to keep me smoking aquarter Of an
hour. As q gentleman called your at
tention to the breach of etiquette. As a
gentleman you repaired your dereliction,
and as gentleman thank you and wish
you good evening. sss ..s
And as moved away he was smoking
the stub with great syigor and evidently
enjoying the smoke to the fullest extent.
New York Recorder.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16
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ABSOLUTEEY PURE
ABSOLUTEEY PURE

Tag problcm III an old autebook. writes
Sir Walter Besant. have no recollec-
ton at all of its origin. Perhaps every
body knows it. Perhaps essrybody does
not. Those who do not VIII find it, I
think, unless they bring algebra to bear
upon it,. rather tough nut to- crack.
Here it is. Once there weree three mig
gers-their wickedness is Negligible
quantity; III does not enter into the
problem-vlpo robbed an orchard. ear
rleo away The apples IN a sa'SS, laid
them up ina barn for the night and
went 10 bed. One of then woke 1tr' be-
fore dawn, and, being distrustfuB of
his friends, ta0aght he would make
sure of his share at once. He therefore
went 10 the, barn, divided the apples in-
to thsesr ~ al heaps--there was one
over, which lie threw away-and car
ried off his share Another niger then
woke up with ths same uneasiness and
the same resolution. He, too, divided
the apples into tfiree heaps-there was
one over, which bs threw away--took
his share, and CARRIED it Off And then
the third ni3ger woke up with the same
emotions. lie, tooy divided the remain
ing apples into times portions-there
was one over, which he threw away
took his share and departed.
In the morning every one preserved
silence over his doings of the night;
they divided the apples which were left
into three heaps-one was over, which
they threw away-and SO took each his
share. How many apples were there in
the sack? There are many possible an
swers-a whole series-of numbers-but
let us have the lowest nnmber of apples
possible. Senior wranglers must be good
enough not to answer this question.
Moralists, if they please, may naratt
the subsequent history of these three
niggers, apart from the problem of their
apples.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16
Fishers Comedians

"A Cold Day" viii soon be here.
Our fun and music loving people will
now have chance to see a farce
comedy that has played from New
York to San Francisco, and from
Winnepeg to New Orleans. This is
the ninth successful season of "a
Cold Day" The fun comes quick
and fast, there is no plot in it, and
one only loses time if they try to
find it. The best farce comedies
have no plot, as it is impossible to
make funnp sayings, situations, and
pilot work together successfully.
Plots belong to dramas. and not to
farce comedies. "A Cold Day. is for
laughing purposes only and as such
has been a success! Perkins ID.
Fisher has created in Abe, a charac-
ter that has made for him o most ex-
cellent reputation. as well'as a small
fortune. Miss Jean Delmar, who s
Mrs. Fisher in private life, is a clever
actress, and singer of excellent
reputation, having Raen principal l.
soprano of many filst-class opera
companies. The bala4 Ice of the com
pany have a metropolitan reputa-
ton.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16
------------------------------- -
THE. WABASH.
Large Increase of Business in
Napoleon in 1895 Over That
Of1S94.

Agent Bryant has furnished us
with figures setting forth the amount
of business done by the Wabash at
this point for the year 1895 as com
pared with that of 1894, from which
we take the following, which show a
large increase of business for the
Wabash at Napoleon station:
Freight forwarded in 1895, 144S
cars, from which the Wabash re-
ceived q revenue of SIS, 1893. SO; 1894,
1905 cars, with $13,152,05 revenue.
Showing an increase of 243 cars and
So, 846. "a revenue.
Freight received in 1895 1882 cars,
with a revenue of $13,40101; 1894, S34
cars, with $10,946.S7 revenue; an in
crease of 1893 cars and SO, IA in
revenue.
Ticket sales in 1895, $9,956.27 local
and $1,92S23 coupon; in 1894, &c.
4S9.00 local and $2,14306 coupon.
This shows an increase of $47327 in
local tickets, but decrease of $314, SO
in coupon tickets.
Total revenue for 1895 $41, ,0S4. 10;
for 1894, $35, 724.98. Increase of
So, ,35912.
The station expense for the year
1895 was $1,875, and in 1894 81, ,644. 10.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16
pATIENcg CEASED no eE a vlRIuE
Comparisons Prevs Too Much For a Peace
ful Coantry Editor.

ful coahtry Editor.
He cane in ana took chair near our
desk. We were tasy wsitisg double
loaded editorial ia which large, cour-
sgeous looking capital letters formed G
good sized share. We had Webster's
unabridged open at cSsr side, and three
lead pencils sharpened teady fer busi-
uess, while the "doyil'F stood by with q
butcher knife. ready to sharpen other
pencils s. fast as We aeeded them. We
had jnst unnihilated England, done up
Germany and planted tic A:Gerican hog
~ triumph IN Berlin, while France and
Spain aed Turkey stood trembling Gs
they wondered when their turn was
coming. O0r think tank was soething
and bubbling, end burning thoughts
wero fast finding ntternee inwords of
fiery oloquence. ItwGs then ho came in
and sat himself down. Be tilted his
chair back. elevated his feet to the top
of our desk and!ecattered enough Of real
estate over our papers to raise next
winters potatoes. Then he laid his hat
on the floor and spoke.
Fine day" said be. every fine, I"
we granted.
Hope 1t will fain." Again.
BARS block is nearly fnished 'MWe
naade no reply to this remark.
lis business pretty bpisk?"
We said it was booming, having just
received three subscriptions.
"Fine window of Mr.. Lanzendor.
fers,'" he continued: "Swartz's win,
dow is fine too"
This annoyed us. Then he kept quiet
for ten seconds. "Breckstein has snowy
window" he gurgled. Then we laid
down the pencil and closed the diction.
ary.
"Pdnxsutawney girls can't touch Big
Run girls for style. Glen Campbell
girls are away ahead of your girls here.
Dubois girls beat yours all hollow" he
went on. We are getting mad.
"Brookville girls way ahead of your
girls" said he. "'Way behind Rey-
noldsville. Marchland, girls much finer. ~
"What?" we yelled.
Richmond ladies. more stylish, " he
piped.
"Richomnd be d---dl" and then we
choked!
"You amt in it with Indiana girls. ~
That settled the matter. Our blood was
up. We can stand a. great deal, but
when it comes to ranking our girls be-
low Indiana girls that passes the out
posts of patience. So we gave the fight
ing editor the tip and turned our eyes
away from the awful sight The next
day the coroner held the inquest. -
Punxsutawney News.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16
Royal Arcnaum Installation.

Last Friday evening was installa-
tion time for the Royal Arcaum, and
their lodge rooms presented busy
appearance in consequence.
The forepart of the evening was
taken up in inducting the newly ap-
pointed officers into Office, together
with the regular business of the
lodge.
After which the brethren repaired
to the restaurant of Geo. Curdes,
where lunch was served and i'm.
promptu addresses listened to.
Thus the evening was spent, much
to the enjoyment and instruction oi
those present.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16
4 CRITWAL NIGHT.
Bds He Bspt In the Background. and II
WIS Ai5 Right.

xsd6 he Rspt In the Background, and II
Nys Ai5 Right.
| Preached the cabin Of the Widow Rur.
giles just fsfore sunset nnd just as tic ras j
begantofaF5. Whe1l asked her il could
| put upfor 1ae night, Shs said:
| 81 have Eve chiioror., md you'll have
to sleep Wits swo of theni Il you stay"
assured her that IL would be all
right, btit there was trcssltd look on
her facCas she aontinued:
"Strauger / SeTgot about Moses John
son. It'ghis'nsisbt fur comsdtf'
"And riiat aboat Moses JeRasonY''
"It's hfsniFht for droppin ttntos spark" F."
SWELL !. sha'nfs object to- tllist if he
doesn't, You caG go right al.sad and do
your sparkt1g just 1Eie same as iii wasn't
here
But he's FepowefTul quare nIaiy Moses
Is, " she said With a great deal ofieMnest-
ness. "He wosTldn'tf sot down within ten
feet of me witk o stranger in thshouse,
and he might git;ma1 and go homA I've
bin widder fbpr years, and Mos.s,fs the
first fellor that has come junin around"
"And you dnnit5 waIat to lose tim, of
OourseS'
"Of course mott. L dtn't want tb,turn
ron away, and yibIiIl have to look ont fur
Moses. I'll havo'tc put you in the garret,
and would you mind gittin outer tho, way
IS soon as ou'vShaa supper"
''Not at all. FFr4l tsoRt Of tho wav in
10 minutes"
As soon as suppnr'1.as finished onB Of
the children clinbe6ftlIa ladder leading to
tho garret to light tho way. Afteg
smoke turned in GA the corn husk bed,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16
GOOD FOR EVERYBODY

Almost everybody takes some laxative
medicine to cleanse the system and keep the
blood pure. Those who take SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR liquid or powder)
get all the benefits of mild and pleasant
laxative and tonic that purifies the blood
and strengthens the whole system. And
more than this: SIMMONS LIVER REGU-
LATOR regulates the Liver, keeps it active
and healthy, and when the Liver Is in
good condition you find yourself free from
Malaria, Biliousness, Indigestion, Sick
Headache and Constipation, and rid of
that worn out and debilitated feeling.
These are all caused by sluggish Liver.
Good digestion and freedom from stomach
troubles win only be had wheH the liver
IS properly at work. If troubled with any
of these complaints, try SIMMONS LIVER
REGULATOR. The King Of Liver Medi-
seines, and Better than Pills.
MaEvERY PACKAGES
Has the q Stamp In red ON wrapper.
j. 81. Zeilin q Co, Phila., Pa.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16
ADVERTISING RATES.
Your GeeD Luck.

1t is your good luck to be
situated conveniently near
such a large and choicessstock
of goods as can be found at
Saur & Balsleys; to. have at
your command a generous
and carefully selected assort-
ment lacking In none of its
details and representing the
most advanced ideas in quail.
ty. This fact runs through
their mammoth stock. which
is perhaps the largest to be
found in northwestern Ohio.
Reasoning people say, who
have Investigated the subject,
who have traded here. there
and everywhere, who know by
experience just what they are
talking about, say that Saur 4
Balsley beats all their COM
petitors as to quality, variety
and prices of goods.
Having been encouraged by
/. a grand success in business in
Henry county for the past
quarter of a century and over,
Saur & Balsley have exerted
themselves more than ever
this season to please their
large trade, and especially
those looking up goods for the
holidays. Therefore this holi-
day stock will be more attrac-
tive than ever, giving one an
opportunity to buy holiday
presents, both useful and or
namental, at exceedingly low
prices.
Besides an endless variety
of books and fancy stationery,
pen holders, gold pens, etc,
they have a large assortment of
combs and brush trays, collar
and cuff boxes, manicure trays,
cut glass bottles, fancy china
vases, shaving sets, fancy hand
mirrors, albums, photo boxes.
handkerchief and glove boxes;
in fact everything in the lat
est celluloid novelties to make
desirable gifts for Christmas
and New Year.
Saur & Balsley are making
great preparations for the hol-
iday business, and Napoleon's 5
greatest store offers unheard
Of inducements for your trade.
Their goods have been marked
at such alluring prices and at
SO great a saving Of money to
the public as has never been
attempted in Henry county.
Their stock Of paints, oils
and brushes is always the larg-
est. and their wall paper de-
partment is always kept up on
the latest styles Of paper and
decorations. Come in and ex-
anime their styles and pric-
es.
Pure drugs and medicines
are always found at this house.
Prescriptions carefully COM
pounded with care BY compe-
tent pharamacists.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16

We congratulate Mr.. Burr upon
his appointment as commissioner for
the s months intervening between
the close of his first term and the
commencement of his second term.
He has made an excellent county
commissioner, always standing ready
to do his duty towards his consitu-
ents. The people could ill afford to
dispense with his services at this
time.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16

An insane man in Chicago killed
himself and wife and five children
by turning on all the gas jets in the
house after the family had retired
| for the night.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16
Overlooked.

The Fat One-Sir, want to know what
you mean by saying could take my collar
off over my head without unbuttoning itf
The Thin One-It was a thoughtless
statement on my part, made on the spur
of the moment, and am sorry said it.
Every well, If you, are sorry, OF
course
"Yes; forgot. the size,of your ears. -
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16

A bill is sought to be enacted in
in the present legislature that will
amend the Workman law SO to put
the common schools back into the
hands of the sub-directors.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16
Card OfThanks.

We wish in this manner to thank
those persons who so kindly dona-
ted toward the purchase of a new
horse.
VIM. P. SToCKMAN AND FAMILY.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16

The ladies of st. Augenstine
Catholic Church are organizing
a benevolent society, to look after
the wants of the poor.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16

M. E. Younker of Pleasant town
ship was in the city Tuesday.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16

Miss Belle Ramsey of Clyde has
been visiting friends in the city this
week,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16

Jacob Klear, Sr. and.son Frank, of
Pleasant township, were in the city
on Tuesday. !. -
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16

Tomorrow is flag day. Attend
the exercises at the opera house in
the afternoon.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16

G. Bitter of Havanna, O., is visit
ing in the city.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16

The popular loan is meeting with
much favor.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16

HERE'S A NUT TO CRACK.
Puzzle That EIay Give a leisure Mind
Something to Think OF,
t--A fn,,nd tha followipo ;ntoreS,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16

Cigarettes at Humphreys Drug
Store. If
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16

WASHINGTON, Jan. Z. = Inc nn-~~-
ment OF the condition of the treasury
shows: Available cash balances, $179,-
ohn s'S: pold reserve. $6l ,53l .626.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
HnStiSfOrd.

Mrs, S. E. Jones visited friends in
Juneau over Sunday.
Mrs. A. H. Bird and son, Edwin, and
Mrs. Fred Drake, of Beaver Dam, are
spending the holidays with friends
here
George Wilson, of Oak Grove, spent
Sunday with old friends here.
A~llttle daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Jeche, Friday, December 81,
at their home IN the village.
Miss Lily Comm, of Milwaukee, WIS.,
tied her sister at the home Of t. w.
Baker the past week
Mrs. NJ E. Baker was confined to
her bed few days the first of the
week.
W. j. Slight and daughter, May, Wis
tied with Mrs. P. Jones over Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horatio Ryder and
children spent Christmas with friends
near Fond du Lac.
The patrons of Union Cheese factory
held their annual meeting at Randall
school house Friday evening, the old
officers being re elected.
Mrs. Paul Zilisch visited friends in
Milwaukee the past week.
S. R. Jones has ornamented his stock
we'll with new steel windmill. Ran
dali & Triplett did the work.
A carload of bran was delivered at
Woodland last week from Minneapolis
for E. M, w. H. & S. E. Jones.
The dance at Vogler's hall second
Xmas evening was largely attended.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01

The country bred girl is often made
the subject for rid1cule when visiting
the city Here is one on the city bred
girl. Not long ago a young lady from
the city paid her country cousins a
visit in this county. 1t was necessary
to make drive of several miles from
the station. Before arriving at the old
homestead, which by the way she had
never seen, she spied the bee hives
around the residence. "Why," she
said, what queer place to bury peo-
pie. The idea of using the front yard
for cemetery" Upon arriving lit
tie nearer she said: ooh, | see, they
are seats; they must have had picnic. !"
They are now at the gate, where she
was warmly welcomed by her cousins.
She could not forget the 'seats" and
upon alighting Immediately tried one
of them by sitting upon it. 1t is prob
ably needless to say that the warm
welcome of the cousins was as nothing
compared to the welcome the bees
gave her. 1t was a swell affair.-Jefer-
SON Banner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
The MagGZinnS.

The unexpectedly active demand
for the: December Midland Monthly
has been followed-so the publisher
informs us-by still larger orders from
dealers, and by large increased in 1896
subscriptions. The January Midland
has two prize contributions, GA
Glimpse Of Acadia" (Western Louis
iana,) with pictures, and a mining
camp love story; also the Minnesota
Club federation, with portraits;
glimpses Of Scottish scenery and 9th
er Illustrated articles. The strong
fiction department leads off with a
racy lawyers story" by Frank W.
Calkins, followed by stories from Rosa
Hudspeth, Eugene Schaffter and other
rising authors. Hon. E. W. Skinner
vigorously opposes Andrew Carnegie's
plea for an Anglo-American uniOn-a
timely theme in view of recent events.
Home themes, war sketches, poetry
and the editorial departments alto
gether make the January Midland
(Des Moines) well worth reading
through.
Two very important facts in con-
nection with the newera ofmagazines
are illustrated in the December Co.'S
mopolitan. It's fiction is by Steven
son, the last story written before his
death; "Ouida," Sarah Grand, Gang
will, and the beginning of ] ames Lane
Aliens new Kentucky realistic story,
Butterflies" Probably no stronger
array OF fiction has ever been present
ed in any magazine Nor has any maya
zine ever had a larger number of real
ly distinguished artists engaged upon
the illustration of a single number.
The reader might be puzzled to know
how such a number can be made at
the price Of ten cents. But the mag
azine itself affords the solution. 1t
contains 1913 pages of advertising,
which, as the publishers announce, is
from $4,000 to 50, OOOmorenet cash
advertising than was ever before
printed In any magazine, Of any klnd,
and in any country. 1t breaks the
worlds record in thu publishing bust
ness. Moreover, the cost of the
artists and authors who appear in
this number is divided among AGO.
900 copies, bringing the cost per copy
proportionately low The Cosmo-
politan thinks that the ten cent mag
azine, bringing, as it does, the best in
art and literature in all classes, is an
educational movement second in i'm
portance only to that of the public
schools.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
About Lean Year.

The question is often asked, Why
will there be no leap year in the
year 1900? On the law books is a
law known as "24 George IL, 1851, +"
an act for regulating the style in
Great Britain and Ireland with that
used in other countries of Europe"
This act provided in the first place
that eleven days should be omitted
from the calendar after the I'd Of
September, 1852, so that the ensuing
day, the Sd, should be called the / 4th;
and, in order to counteract certain
minute overplus of time, that 1.-THE
year 1900, 1900, 21OO, 22OO, $500,
or any hundredth year Of our Lord
which shall happen in time to come,
excepting only every fourth hun
dredth year of our Lord, whereof the
year 1000 is the first, shall not be
considered as leap year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
A COmmendable ResOlUt en- fer the
New Year.

Good resolutions are in order at all
times, but especially so at New Year
and one of the best resolutions, that
incalculable pleasure throughout the
year, is to subscribe forthwith to Dem
orest's Family Magazine, the January
number Of which is just received, and
of which we cannot speak too highly.
1t is a veritable New Year treat. From
the first page to the last every one is
bright and interesting, and most Of
the articles are profusely Illustrated
The fashions are, as usual, varied and
modish and yet practical withal; and
the pattern order given in this de-
partment entities the holder to excep-
tional privileges regarding patterns
of the models illustrated.
Everyone who will take the trouble
to cut out this notice and forward it,
with ten cents, to the address below,
will receive a sample copy of Demo
rests Magazine, contalninga pattern
order which entities the holder to
any pattern illustrated in any num-
Der of the magazine published during
the last twelve months, at the uni
form price of four cents each; and
frequently over thirty patterns are
illustrated in one number, affording
an almost unlimited variety to select
from. Demorest's is published for
So year by the Demorest Publishing
company, Ito Fifth avenue, New
York