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Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
Book Titles.

An amusing chapter Of literary history
might be written on the difficulties of nov
elists over the titles of their books. Not
one is sure if he prints story in America
under a title that seems to him absolutely
original that some one won't turn out to
have used it already in England. We re-
call that Mr.. Howells not long ago had to
publish book in England under differ
ent title from. that which he kept for
America, and now Miss Margaret Sher-
wood, who was said to be bringing out a
novel called can Experiment In Egoism, !"
is announced to have rechristened 1t, be-
fore publication, "a Puritan Bohemia.
Lucas Malet had to go through the same
operation the other day, and her new novel,
"Carissima, " comes out under that desig-
nation only after having suffered the most
puzzling transformations. There ought to
be place Of registry somewhere to assist
authors in finding out before they publish
whether their titles have been anticipated
or not. At the same time we repent, there
ought to be a chapter written with accounts
of the occasions upon which these changes
have involved serious complications or
comical developments New York Trib-
une.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
Wood PuIn.

Very considerable advantages are pre-
sented the Milwaukee Journal thinks, in
the new liquid brought forward by James
Lappen of Appleton, Wis, for making pa
per pulp of wood. Instead of such pulp
product being limited to spruce, this mix
ture transforms pine, especially slabs and
edgings, spruce, Eastwood, poplar, hem
lock and tamarack, into such pulp, and,
whereas the liquor now used in paper mills
eats the tanks and machinery and gives
off violent fumes of sulphur, the new liq-
uid does not corrode and has no disagree
able odor.
The inventor further asserts that the
new liquor is much less expensive than
that now in use-in fact, reducing the cost
of pulp some 30 to rs per cent, and this
with good profit still remaining for the
manufactrrer--and one of the valuable
points, in addition, put forth in its behalf
is that the liquor cooks the wood to pulp
in the digester in some six hours or less,
while by the paper pulp process at present
In vogue piece of spruce to be cooked re-
quires much longer time. The quality OF
paper thus produced is pronounced to be re.
markably good, being firm and plant, Of
satisfactory color, and, on account of its
texture and leathery consistence has been
examined BY experts in leather manufac
lures with view to its employment as
material for inner soles heels and shanks.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
She Waited Ten Minutes.

The train had been detained here and
there until it was two hours late in reach
ing Richmond Junction, and when it was
discovered there that we must wait an
other 80 minrtes for the east bound ex-
press a young man who had been moving
about uneasily and getting more and more
nervous appealed to the conductor with:
"Have you any idea when we shall reach
Buffalo, sir?'
"Not much; but I hope to make it by
10 o'clock this evening"
"Great Scott! Not until 10 o'clock?"
gasped the young man.
"It may be half an hour earlier, but /
don't count on it. Anything to hurry
youg''
II should remark! was to be married
at o'clockr'
"And it's after now! Well, can't
help it. You might telegraph that the
train is delayed
"I'll have to, but what a mess! The
guests will be assembled, the girl in hys-
terics and her father on his high horsel 1
wouldn't have had this happen for thou
sand dollars!'
"No? Well, run in and telegraph"
The young man entered the Office and
sent dispatch, and just as we were pull
ing out he received an answer. Several
of us had overheard the talk and knew
what he was expecting. He read the mes
sage twice over, then laid 1t down on the
floor, arranged his overcoat for a pillow
and apparently fell asleep. Pretty soon
the conductor came along and picked up
the dispatch and read 1t. 1t was signed
"Annie," aud it read;
"Waited ten minutes for you and then
married Fred Davis"
! "That's hard lines!" said the conductor,
I rs he handed the dispatch about, but the
young man snored in his sleep and smiled
as he snored NJ. QUAD.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
In.erested In Children,

"Mrs. Doolittle is such progressive
woman, isn't she?'
"Um-yes-I suppose she is. She seems
tobe on the go all the time"
eyes. She tells me she has hardly a
minute she can call her own. She's SO de-
voted to the interests Of the children, you
know"
Interest of the children! Why, hers are
playing in the street practically all the
time. They have less care than any other
children In the block"
"Yes. Too bad, isn't itf But she can't
help II. She says she can't afford nurse,
and so she has no,one to leave them with
while she attends the mothers meetings
and kindergarten associations and makes a
study OF the development Of infant minds.
And she would naturally feel that she was
neglecting her II she didn' 7 learn all
she could on such an important subject "
Chicago Post.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10

right for his service, and said so when
pressed to name his fee.
"Fudgep' remarked Larney, taking out
q good sized roll. "You're too easy. You
don't understand your own business as
we'll as you do the business of others.
Here's $500, and If that isn't satisfactory
there's more where that came from"
Mr.. Lewis accepted the cash and slowed
it away in an inside pocket The attorney
and his clients chatted familiarly during
the hours ride back to Cleveland. When
the train stopped at suburban station,
Larney and his companions arose and
shook hands with their counsel.
"We'll drop off here and scatter before
we go into town." remarked Larney.
"There might be somebody at the depot on
the lookout for us, you know"
Mr.. Lewis rode on into the city, jumped
into cab and went out to his residence
Arriving there, he put his hand into his
pocket for enough change to pay the cab
man. 1t was empty. His pocketbook was
gone SO was his watch. So was a dia-
mond sparkle which had long ornamented
his shirt front. So was that 5000 roll.
Chicago Times Herald.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
.QUAD'S QUEER TALES.
A Good Enough Case.


A negro had stolen a hog from Mr.
Henderson Of Tennessee, and rs plaintiff
] Mr.. Henderson took the stand. and the
justice of the peace began:
sis your name Tom Henderson,"
"0f co'se," was the reply. Didn't
reckon I'D bin changin names, did yo',
square,"
"Live in this yere town."
"Sartin, i do That's powerfully fool
sh question to ask me"
Reside In this yere county and state,
take it" continued the squire.
"Shuck my hide, but Of co'se I dol" ex-
claimed the plaintiff ~ was BON right
yere and never wandered so miles away,
and yo' know It, and the law knows it. :"
"On the fifth dag Of this month were
yo' In possession Of a certain spotted hog
weighin about 120 pounds and haYin a
kink in his tailf"
"Of co'se. l was in possession Of six
hogs, and ho was one OF 'em. What's all
this beatin around fur, square, Why don't
yo' go ahead and let me sw'ar to the KILN
and flndin?"
claw is law, Tom, and we must go
'cordin TO law or we can't make case.
Was yo' out in the woods in the afternoon
Of the 5thP"
81 was. "
"Gettin chestnut2"
"Yes"
"Find nry?"
Bout half bushel, but what's the
matter now? What has chestnuts got to do
with that hog?'
"Steady, Tom. Is yo'r eyesight good?"
"Jess h'ar him. Squar' Taylor, that
hain't no law. That's only foolin around
jess like man lookin up coon tree when
the coon is somewhar else" /"
"How about yo'r hearin9" continued his
honor.
Say, squar'!' continued Jim, as he
arose and pounded on the desk, "this
hain't no case whar somebody traded
nevis, but it's case whar that pesky
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
LEWIS AND LARNEY.
One Law Case of the Correspondent Tha
Was n Financial Failure.


Was n Financial Failure.
Alfred Henry Lewis, the well known
Washington correspondent, formerly prac-
ticed law, and for several years served as
city prosecutor In Cleveland. While I'LL
ing that Office he was surprised one day by
the receipt Of telegram asking him to
rome to Ashtabula, o., by the next tnin
10 act as counsel for prisoner there. Aft
er considerable irresolution Mr. Lewis de-
cided 70 go. The prisoner proved 90 DO
John Larney, the most expert pickpOcket
this country ever produced, and who Is
universally known In police circles as
Molly Matches, sobriquet which he
earned in his youth by Disgusting himself
on one occasion as a match girl.
Larney and two companions were in
trouble. They had been working" the
crowds Mt country fair in Greenyille, Pa. 4,
and had been very successful. They at
tempted to ply their nefarious arts on n
train while going back to Cleveland, and
one old farmer discovered that he had been
robbed and raised row. The granger's
friends rallied to his support, and the
guilty parties were quickly "spotted" and
arrested. When Ashtabula was reached
the pickpockets were turned over to tho
town officials and were locked up. They
wanted Lewis to get them out. The
Cleveland attorney found no difficulty in
accomplishing this. He began habeas
corpus proceedings and raised the point
hat as the crime was committed on q
rain running through Pennsylvania and
Ohio it was impossible to tell which state
should have jurisdiction. AS no one
was willing to swear that the crime had
been committed after the Ohio state line
was crossed the prisoners were released
and with their counsel took the next train
for Cleveland.
Molly Matches was greatly elated over
his easy escape from what he feared would
be long term in Jail, and was very pro-
fuse in thanking Attorney Lewis. The
latter thought that $50 would be about
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
Eyeglasses.

1t is an odd fact, but one which Is borne
out by the testimony of the portion of the
community best qualified to speak-the
users of eyeglasses and spectacles-that
The ordinary pocket handkerchief is not a
satisfactory polisher of the glasses. Linen
cloths are supposed to be useful in the
butler's pantry for this very purpose-the
polishing of glass. But the different temper
of goblet glass from the vision crystal evil
IDENTIFY demands different treatment.
Cheesecloth, folded once or twice and
stitched in convenient size, is another
useful fabric for this use while a physician
testifies in behalf of bit of the antiseptic
gauze Of his profession which in an emer-
gency he experimental with very success
fully and has since adopted. As all ocu-
lists urge the necessity of keeping these
aids to sight in perfect condition it is
we'll to know what method will tend to
that end. New York Times
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
A Life Saved.

Marvellous cures of throat and lung
affections are made daily by Dr.. Bulls
Cough Syrup. Miss Annie Swan,
Petersburg, Va, writes: ''My brother
was attacked by a bad cough and cold,
and it was thought he had consump-
ton. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup was
used, and to our great surprise it made
him well and hearty. There is no
better cure in the world than this
Syrup" DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is
sold everywhere for Is cents.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10

In conversation with gentleman, for.
merly Of Denver, who came out this fall
with party of miners we learned that the
existence Of living mastodons near the
headwaters of White river was not the
mere fabrication Of the northern furriers,
but that the Stick Indians had positively
told him that not later than five years ago
such animals had been seen by them. One
of the Indians said that while hunting one
day In that unknown section he came
across an immense track, sunk to depth
of several inches in the moss, and from the
description as the Indian marked it out to
him In the sand 1t much resembled an ele-
plants track and was larger around than
"a barrel. Upon striking it the Indian fol-
lowed up this curious trail, which to all
appearances was very fresh, and tracking
from one immense stride to the other for a
distance of some miles he came in full
view of his game And what camel The
hunter gave one look, then turned and
fled as though pursued by the evil one.
These Indians as class are the bravest
of hunters and with no other weapon than
the spear will attack and slay the st. Elias
grizzly. But the immense proportions of
this new kind of game both startled and
filled the hunter, brave as he was, with
great fear, and he imagined his only safety
lay in swift and immediate flight. He de-
scribed it as being larger than Harpers
(the post trader's) store, with great shin
ing, yellowish tusks and u mouth large
enough to swallow him at single gulp.
He said the animal was undoubtedly the
same as were the huge bones scattered over
that section. II such an animal is now In
existence, and other Indians, and also Mr..
Harper, have confirmed the report, they
inhabit section of very high altitude and
one but rarely visited by human beings,
and these only Indians. We also have nc
reason to doubt the Indians tale, for at
no very distant period the Yukon country
was inhabited by these animals, and hun.
dreds of their massive skeletons found
strewn along the creeks are the silent but
truthful witnesses Alaska News.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
Quick Action In Divorces.

Tifiin, O., Dec. LIN just two
hours and half Judge Schaufelbergel
heard six divorce cases and granted
five of them. On the last one he is re
serving his decision. The divorces
granted were Mrs. Edward Bowersox
Mrs. Homar Stevenson, Mrs. Oscar
Weber, Mrs. George Wade and Mrs
William Decker.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
Penalty of a ,Iag.

Mount Vernon, o., Dec. 1.--While
under the influence of liquor Thomas
Finn got up on high pile Of boards,
at Roberts lumber yard, to make a
speech to his comrades. He toppled
over and fell on a stake, one side OF
his face being nearly torn off. His in
juries are serious.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
Murder In Sporting Circles,

Cincinnati. Dec. Thomas Joy
known as "Tonce" Joy, and well
known in sporting circles, died at the
hospital. He was murdered. Some
one shot him during the night, but
Joy never regained consciousness and
the police are unable to get any clew
to the murderer or the cause of the
murder.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10

Abe Salter stole one of my hogs and is
yere to be tried fur it. Now, yo' quit fus-
sin and go 'cordin to law or I'll walk
right off. -
"Waal, Tom, 1 reckon we've made out
q good 'nuff case" said his honor, as he
closed the lawbook before him, "and Abe
Sater is sentenced to three months in Jail
and will be tooken thar right off "
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
Not For Sale.

"There's q man at the door who is buy
ing curiosities, ma am. said the girl at
the sitting room door.
"Tell him my wife is not for sale, !" said
the husband without looking up from his
paper. .-Yonkers Statesman.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
Didn't Like the Play.

She-I'm afraid you cannot bring real
love to me. You have been married once
He-Yes. But that, you know, was only
a curtain raiser.
She-And this is to be what--a comedy or
a tragedy? Thanks. I'd rather not ap-
pear in either. Boston Transcript
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
W ar

Waged upon the lesser ills. We have
often prevented greater roubles. AS
a weapon against Constipation, In
digestion and sickheadache, DR..
Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin leads in i'm
portance. 10 doses 10 cents. Regu-
lar sizes SOC and $1.00. OF Saur &
Balsley, Napoleon, Ohio.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
Was Once the Rella.

Dayton, O., Nov 25.-August Fluery
of this city has filed suit for divorce
in Perry, o. T., from his wife. He
says she was the belle of Dayton
when he married her in 1892 but that
since then she has become the inmate
of resort in Perth Clay, Ind.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
HE WAS CRAZY.
Menry Bowers Kills His Wife and Then
Himself.


Marion, o., Dec. lon Oct. 80 last
Henry Bowers, a farmer residing five
miles north OF here, escaped from the
insane asylum at Columbus. The asy
lum was notified by Sheriff Shaw and
was told to allow Powers his liberty.
While the family were at breakfast
Powers went to the barn, secured an
old musket, and placing the barrel
close to his wife's head, blew the top
If her head off. Three of the children
escaped to neighbor's house, leaving
an infant of IA months in bed.
After killing his wife Powers reload
ed the musket, went into a potato
patch 300 yards away and shot himself.
Upon seeing her father leave the house
the eldest child, girl of Is, reentered
the house and carried off the baby.
After shooting himself the maniac
walked back to the house and fell be-
side his wife's body.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
1t Went.

Crimsonbcak-That alarm clock of mine
went last My for the first time In year.
Yeast-Wly didn't it go before?
"Well, because it's the first time ever
fired it at a cat "--Yonkers Statesman
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
Pleaded Guilty.

Delaware, o., Nov. 25. - Frank c.
Smith, indicted for publishing polit-
ical cartoon concerning Hon. Frank
M. Marriott, entered plea of nolo
contendere and was fined $25 and
costs by Judge Gill.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
Young Female Horsethief.

Wilmington, O., Nov. 25.-Mss Ger
trude Fisher, alias Foster, alias Mrs.
Erwin Shaw, 16, whose grandmother
lives at New Antioch, was arrested
for horsestealing and pleaded guilty.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
QUICK

QUICK!
Get a bottle of Lighting
cough cure
AS
soon as you can for that
terrible cold and cough which
may destroy your health as
quick as
LIGHTNING.
GO TO
-CLAY'S-
New Drug and Book store
and see his line of School
books, Holiday goods, Window
shades, Wall paper, Paints,
Oils etc., Trusses, Perfunery
etc., as low as any where in
Napoleon.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
A Cynical RetOrt.

"They say two angels accompany men
through life--memury and hope"
"Yes-and they both show signs of be-
Ing tired of their job before he Is 50. -
Chicago Record.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
A yexatious Amir.

"Did that football rusher seem to feel
badly when his jaw was broken?"
ooh, he was very much annoyed. You
see, he couldn't help yell at the end of the
game. '-Chicago Post
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
Mine Superintendent Killed.

Glouster, o., Nov. 25.--James Nc
Laughlin, superintendent of Mine No.
at Rendville, was struck by a mine
car and instantly killed. His head
and left arm were severed from the
body.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10

Clara-Do you believe in the doctrine of
every man for himself
May-No; believe 1t should be every
man for some girl Boston Courier.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
Tit For Tat,

"This 10 cent piece is no good" said
the cigar dealer.
"Neither is this cigar" said the GUS
toner, striking another match. -Yonkers
Statesman
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
Swallowed a False Tooth

Marysville, o., Nov. 25.-William S.
Smith died as result of swallowing
false tooth, which lodged in the ESQ.,
.phagus.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
RHEUMATISM CURED IN A DAY

"Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neu-
ralgia radically cures in to days. Its ac-
tion upon the system is remarkable and
mysterious. 1t remove at once the cause
and the disease immediately disappears.
The first dose greatly benefits; rs cents,
Sold by D. j. Humphrey druggist, Napo
leon, 0. nov l9-4m
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10

Shells my hat on straight?
He-Yes. Is my necktie up behind?
She-No.
He-Then l suppose we may venture
ut.-Truth.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10

1t is frequently asked why some hams
taste so much better than others. This
would not be the case if they were baked
and not boiled until all the sweetness was
extracted, which is generally done in the
majority of cases where they are found
tasteless and discolored. Of course great
deal depends upon the quality of the ham,
and none but the best sugar cured should
be selected. Here is good rule for their
treatment:
Make a stiff paste of flour and water,
with which completely cover the ham.
Then place it in bake pan containing a
little water, with which it must be occa-
sionally basted. 1t will require about four
or five hours to bake ham of medium
size in moderate oven. The cook must
of course use her Judgment by testing it
occasionally with fork. At the expiration
of that time remove the ham, and the en-
tire top can be peeled off like sheet of
leather, leaving only the fat exposed
which must be we'll covered with bread
crumbs. Return to the oven long enough
to brown. then set aside until cold before
using, as it is twice as easy to cut in
tempting thin slices, besides lasting as
never cut ham against the grain; always
begin in the center, and you will do we'll
Good Housekeeping.
In 1899 Mr.. A. L. Goldwater, who
owns three retail drug stores in New
York City, having learned of the
great value of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for colds, Group and whoop-
ing cough, ordered a supply for his
customers. 1t met with so much fa-
vor that he soon found it necessary
to order more, and during the winter
sold over two gross Of the remedy.
He says it gives the best satisfaction
of any cough cure he has ever hand
led. For sale at % and 80 cents per
bottle by D. J. Humphrey, Napoleon
Ohio. s,.. i'm
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10

Miss Elderly-.Last night dreamed ]
was In heaven.
Miss Spitare-Who proposeds-N Or,
leans Times Democrat.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
or with the old. on with the Nsw

She-I was madly in love with you In
those old days.
He-And have you fully recovereds
She-Oh, yes; have bicycle now
Truth.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
But They Get Both,

We have one fault in common
With those across the seas
The English drop their Chs"
Americans their avs"
Truth.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-12-10
Quartets We Have Known.
Unfortunate Suggestion.

"Say, Hargreaves, you have an awful
cold. Are you taking anything"
Certainly. Thank you. Where is the
nearest barr"-Cinoinnati Enquirer.