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Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-01-07
The Cuban .Trocha.n

The trocha to which frequent referaNce
is made in Cuban dispatches describing
the movements of General Weyler is for
| titled line extending across the island from
Mariel on the northern coast to Maiana
on the southern. The purpose of the
Spanish commanders, in constructing and
fortifying this line, was to cut off the
western province of Pinar del Rio from
the rest of the island, and thus to prevent
the retreat of the forces of the Cuban lead
er Maceo, who was operating in that prov
ince. Mariel, the northern terminus of
the line, is about 25 miles west of Havana,
and at two opoints-Guannjay, which is six
miles south of Mariel, and Artemisa, which
is four miles north of Majana-there is di-
rect railway connection with Havana.
West Of the trocha there is fairly open
country for few miles, but beyond is the
mountainous region in which Maceo's
forces had their camps.
Thedefenses of the southern section of
the line, from Majana to Artemisa, consist
of continuous line of small blockhouses,
about 100 yards apart, connected by rifle
pits and trenches and protected in front
by barbed wire fencing and by wire entan-
clements, Some of the blockhouses are
made Of loose stone, and some of heavy
planking. At four points on the line are
camps, with strong garrisons supporting
the men in the trenches and blockhouses.
The central section, from Artemisa to
Guanajay, is 12 miles long and is protect
ed with stone breastworks, barbed wire
and blockhouses, with camps at intervals
of mile and a half. The ground here Is
level and open. But the northern section,
from Guanajay to Mariel, runs through
broken country, such as prevents the con-
struction of a continuous line of trenches
and blockhouses. All the commanding
heights are fortified, and the road is pro-
tected with trenches and breastworks.
Twenty thousand Spanish troops guard
the trooha.-Youth's Companion.
Mrs. Maggie Myers.
WilIiamsport, Ind, writes: / suffer-
ed for months of severe stomach
troubles, caused by indigestion and
constipation. My trouble seemed al
most uncomfortable. | purchased a
bottle Of Dr. Cladwell's Syrup Pepsin
of Armstrong and Swank and soon
as | had taken its contents l was.like
a new person, and / now feel better
and weigh more than l have in
years, It is sold in 10c, SOC and 81. 90
sizes at Seur " Balsley, Napoleon,
Ohlo. I'm
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-01-07

and the other he made fast in but
tonhole of his coat. Now, TO securI
the weighty prize and safely retrac'
his course to his boat, was as may be
imagined, a difficult task. 1t was q
bowling night, and the ram pourd in
torrents. With many lodges of the
hghtnings's glare and sentinel's eyes
which at times he could distinctly
see, he at length dropped into his
little craft, to find it full Of water, for
he had made it fast just under the
outlet OF the deck scuppers, and a
copious waterfall had done the work.
Not loss in this emergency, how
ever, the captain, as noiselessly as
possible, bailed ont his boat with his
hat, and cutting loose, let her drift
out into the darkness at her own
sweet will, till he was far enough out
of harms way to take his paddles.
Returning to the city with this
head in bag, he first deposited it in
the wood shed attached to his moth
er's residence, then on School Street
The Juror became so intense, how
ever, and the rage Of the Jacksonites
so universal and alarming, he again
removed his deposit, and this time TO
the residence of the senior member of
the firm above alluded to, then on a
street at the West End. and there be-
slowed it in champagne basket, un-
der a bed. A few trusty members OF
the Wing party were let into the
secret, and soon, at a dlnner-party
arranged by Parker Pierce, at Concert
Hall, this counterfeit presentment of
the peppery old generalt caput oc
cupied central place in dish upon
the table.
Subsequently it figured in NV
York, where think Daniel Webster
presided, and in Philadelphia under
the custodlanship of Nicholas Biddle,
whose enjoyment of the incident can
easily be imagined by those familiar
with the political events of those days.
All those concerned well kept their
secret with fidelity worthy of free
masonry.
But the final disposition OF that
head is vet to be told, and the incl.
dent is quite in keeping with other
acts OF the redoubtable captain. He
took it to Washington at last, and
presented himself with it at the Navy
department.; and, tell it not in Gath'
le prevailed upon the then Secretary,
McLane, to give him receipt for it
IS returned property of the United
States, and that receipt | have seen
n Dewey's possession.
s Cap ain Dewey is still living, be-
leve, somewere in Virginia or North
Jarolina. have not met with or
leard from him for many years
v hen last in this city he created
ensation by having in his possession,
mong other geological specimens, the
celebrated large Virginia diamond,
he rough, weighing something near
wenty five carats, and said to be the
My one ever found in that State. 1t
,as about the size of small nutmeg,
nd was subsed duently cut by Mr..
lorse, and sold to New York mil
onaire.-His visiting-card at that
Ime was neatly engraved one, with,
think, two handsaws crosswIse for
is armoral crest, aud the legend,
Ven5, vadt, uici" underneath, the
'ord "vidi' emphasized directly un-
er the saws.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-01-07
Presidents" Names.

The Boston Transcript thinks the cleo
tion of Mckinley confirmation of the old
tradition that the American people like
heir presidents to have only one Christian
namo Tho first five presidents had no
middle name, and when Mckinley is in
augurated he will be the seventeenth
president without one. The list includes
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas
Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe,
Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren,,
John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fill
more, franklin Pierce, James Buchanan,
Abraham Lincoln, Andrew johnson, Grov-
Al Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-01-07
Have You A Gold?

If so, then, instead of taking so
much quinine and other strong medi-
cines, take a pleasant and mild stom-
ach, and bowel remedy, which will
cleanse the system, and you will be
surprised how quickly the cold will
leave you. DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pep
sin will do this better than any other.
Trial size 10c 90 doses 1Oc), larger
sizes soc and $100 at Saur " Balsley
Napoleon, o. I'm
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-01-07

Many merchants are we'll aware
that their customers are their best
friends and take pleasure in supply
ing them with the best good obtain
able. AS an instance we mention
Perry & Camerson, prominent drug
gists of Flushing Michigan. They
say. "We have no hesitation in re-
comemending Chainberlain's Cough
Remedy to our customers, as it is the
best cough medicine we have ever
sold, and always gives satisfaction. !"
For sale at 25 and so cents per bottle
by D. j. Humphrey, Napoleon 0. I'm
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-01-07

For q pain in the chest q piece
flannel dampened with Chamberlain
Pain Balm and bound on over the
seat of the pain, and another on the
back between the shoulders, will af-
ford prompt relief. This is especially
valuable in cases where the pain is
caused by a cold and there is a ten
dency toward pneumonia. For sale
by d. j. Humphrey, Napoleon,
ONO. I'm
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-01-07
Another Fnnthall 4ane.

Nashville, Dec. 2S.-The Yale con-
solidated team plays football with the
Southwestern Baptist university team
in Jackson, Tenn.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-01-07
Her Waist.

My dear, if you want to secure o small
waist, why do you eat so much?"
well, if I didn't eat, wouldn't have
the strength to lace myself into shape -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-01-07
Tis AIidnisht,

Hark All through the houae rings the
sound OF chilu's Group cough. There Is
no tine TO lose. Group is a monster thai
will not be trified with. Then is the TINE
that il you have neglected 10 provide your
self wiIha bottle of Dr.. Hands Cough and
Group Medicine you fully realize how care
less and neglected. you have been. 1t II
worth its weight in gold at that critical
moment. And yet II costs only 25ea bottle
AZ any drug store.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-01-07

LaXOl is the best medicine for
children. Doctors recommend it in
place of Castor Oil
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-01-07
Hereis q Chance
To get your money back if you want

TO get your money back if you want
it.
We make this assertion and can
prove the truth of it, "Cahppelears
Bronchini, The Great Cough Cure is
the only cough remedy ever known
that will always give relief instantly.
Bronchini never fails, it will cure
cold, it will prevent and cure Group,
always relieve irritation in the throat,
it is the best family medicine for any
throat or lung disease ever known,
and If it don't do just want we claim
for it you can get your money re-
funded. Sold at 25 and so cents.
For sale by Saur & Balsley, Napole-
on, Ohio. i'm
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-01-07

Did you ever stop to think what in
digestion really means? 1t means
simply that your stomach is tired. If
our legs are tired, we ride. The horse
and the steam engine do the work.
Why not give your stomach q ride;
that is, letsomething else do its work.
Foods can be digested outside of the
body. All plants contain digestive
principles which will do this, The
Shaker Digestive Cordial contains
Pdigestive principles and is prepara-
Ition designed TO rest the stomach.
THE shakers themselves have such
unbounded confidencein it that they
have placed 10 cent sample bottles on
the market, and it is said that even
so small quantity proves beneficial
in vast majority of cases. All drug
gists keep it.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-01-07

Current Events of the Week Systematic
eally Collected From Day to Day In
the Briefest Form and Reserved Es-
peeiaIIy For This Column.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-01-07
AValuable Prsecription.

Editor Morri son of Washington Ind,
"Sun" writes: "You have a valuable pre-
script on in Electric Bitters, and can
cheer ully recommend it for Constipation
and SICK Headache, and as general system
2625 Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, was all
run down, could not eat nor digest food,
had backache which never left her and
felt tired AM weary, but six bottles of Elec-
trio Bittors restored her health and renewed
her strength. Prices 80 cents and S1,00.
Get bottle at D. j. Humphrey, drug store,
Nanoleon Ohio
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15
TO AVERT A JAG.
Just Drink a Lot of Olive Oil Before
and After.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
The glasses We're going round when
the man who had been in the navy
spoke: "Wait minute, boys. We've
had several. Let me give you a tip
that l learned when l was on the
China station. You are pretty good
drinkers, you Kentucky boys, and you
can hold your own with anybody East,
West, or North who tries to put you
under the table. But unless you carry
out my plan don't you ever stack
yourselves up against an Englishman,
and especially an army or naval officer.
You could knock them out on whisky,
but thew don't drink it, except in the
shape of smoky Scotch and Irish abom-
nations. But with champagne, Bur-
gundy, claret. ale. sherry, Madeira,
port pulque in Mexico, saki in China,
palm liquor in Africa, bamboos and
shandygaff in India, steer clear Of them
that is, unless you have the good luck
to meet a certain little yellow-faced.
wizened creole from Louisiana whose
recipe is passed around the mess table
of United States men-of-war to this
day.
1t started in the old days when the
British officers always had the pleas
ure of outstaying their American
guests or hosts whenever two ships
met on foreign stations. Then that
little yellow devil came along with his
trick and the Englshman has never
since come out better than second
i'm any drinking bout. The secret =?
Olive oil. One wineglassful before the
fun begins, and If possible another
later on, and you can keep your wit
and legs throughout the dampest even
ing l suppose one of two things hap
pens. Either the oil coats the stomach
and keeps the alcohol from being alb
sorbed by the system or else it floats on
top. But you'll have to ask the medi-
cine men about that. All know is its
practical result. and that has enabled
us Yankee Doodles to go home cheer
full and clear-headed many an evening
when our foreign cousins were speech
less.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15
TAYLOR.

The remains of the late Charles
Widden, of Hyde Park. were brought here
for interment yesterday afternoon. Bur-
ial was made in the Forest Home ceme-
terry.
Mr.. David T. Davis, of Main street is
slowly recovering from his recent illness.
Richard Thomas visited relatives in Lu-
Zerne yesterday.
Mrs. Charles Samson, of Wikes-Barre,
is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
David Edwards, of Main street.
The Taylor Printing company has put
handsome new sign in front of their
shop on Main street
Martin Luther lodge, No. %, Loyal
Knights of America, will meet this even
ing in Reese's hall.
John O'Malley, of Avoca, was a visitor
with friends in this place on Wednesday.
Louis Reinhardt, a popular young man
of this place, has accepted a position
as assistant foreman in the Pyne colliery.
The attention of our borough officials
is once more called to the condition of
our main thoroughlare, especially the hill
leading north from the Kaiser creek.
Mrs. William B. owens, of North Tay-
lor, was the guest of relatives in Hyde
Park yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15
,JERMYN.

Conner Grifiths is confined to his
home on account of an injury received
in the mines.
Mrs. Charles Stanton, of Carbondale,
spent yesterday in town.
Eloise, the little daughter of Doctor
and Mrs. NJ. ]. Shields, is quite sick.
Mrs. Frank Giles who has been i'll
for some time. is improving.
Mr.. Patrick Cuff. of Mayfield, was
killed yesterday afternoon by south
bound passenger train No. 2. Mr. Cuff
was on n train riding as far as the
Alumni park to see a foot ball game.
AT Lees crossing he got off the coal
train, but did not notice the approach
ing train. The pilot of the engine
struck him, throwing him down the
embankment. Mr.. Cuff moved from
Ashley to Mayfleld about six months
ago and during that time has made
many friends, who will mourn his loss.
He is survived by a father who lives
at Ashley. and three brothers, John,
James and Edward. and one sister,
who keeps house for the brothers at
Mayfield.
Mrs. Lowry. of Second street, spent
yesterday in Scranton.
Miss Clara Williams is at HerriclS
Centre this week with a line of milli-
merry goods.
On Wednesday evening the Mayfield
band attended the fair of the Germania
band at Carbondale Last evening the
Citizens band attended the same fair.
James Reynolds, who has been resid-
ing on Third street. has moved into
the old Jermyn homestead.
George Cramer, who has been con-
Quoting a green grocery market in the
Meehan building, has removed to the
Hill property.
Mr.. c. D.Winter attended the funeral
yesterday Of the late Rev. w. b. West,
| lake at Dallas.
The installing team and second de-
| gree team of Rushbrook lodge, Inde.
| pendent Order of Odd Fellows, went
to Priceburg last evening and installed
| the officers and conferred the second
degree. A large number of visiting
| odd Fellows We're present.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15
CENTRAL Railroad OF New Jersey

Uehigh and Susquehanna Divlsion)
stations in New York-Foot OF Liberty
street, N. r., and whitehall IermihiS,: nIn insur-
Anthracite coal used exclusively llisui
ing cleanliness and comiort. " % 1907
TiAIFI TABLE IN EFFECT JUL, y, iSS.' 1851
Trains leave Scranton Tor dltaslO,' 81 vi
Barre Re ese 6 a. S-E M Sundays. 800
a. For % Mountain 0V 1i Pa Park, SO a m 8o5, 500 p
m. Sundays, 2.l5 p. m
For New York, Newark and Elizape'th, ,,'th
$50 (eXpress) a. M, l245 leXpreSs WIN ~
Buffet parlor carr, 800 express y p AZ m
nn Sui,u aTrIyes at philadelphia, Reading Term
inai' 5.22 p. m. and New York 6.O p; m,
For Mauch Chunk. Allentown, Bethle-
hem' F,aston and Philadelphia, $40 a. M
iS45 rS 8,o5, 500 Except Philadelphia) p. M
s4ItIaff Fnr long Branch, Ocean Grove, etc, at
$50 a. m. and l2,45 p. m. , t,o,.,s,,,,re,
via Allentown, $50 a. m, l2'i5' 800 p m
For Pottsville, $50 a. M, 12.45 p. m. -,
Returning leave New York, foot OF Lab
ertV street, North River, at go (expressl
a M / 10, 1.3O, AIS express with Builet
narlor carr p. m. Sunday, 4.SO a M
south Ferry, at S.55 a. m, 100 LIS, $50
D, m, Passengers arriving or departing
from this terminal can connect under
cover with all the elevated ,ir ,paIiiroads,
Brookiyn and Staten Island. making quick
transfer 10 and from Grand Central De-
NOT and Long Island Railroad.
Leave Philadelphia, Reading Terminal,
o 90 a, M, 200 and 4.SO p. m, Sunday, 6.2j
d. aTbrough ItI tickets to all points at lowest
rate may be had on application IN ad-
N"H~0 ~ H. p BALDWIN,
Gen. Pass. Agt.
J.H. oLHAUsEN, Gen. supt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15
LOCAL AND Personal NOTES.

Cards of invitation have announced
the coming wedding of Miss Maggie
M. Pope and James =. Clark at st.
Rose church on Wednesday afternoon,
October 27th, at 4:3O o'clock. Mr.. Clark
was formerly a member of the Mozart
band.
Thomas Kane of this city was found
guilty of breaking into the house of
Nicholas Devine last March. He will
be sentenced on Saturday.
G. l.. Dickson, of Scranton, was a
visitor in this city on Wednesday.
James Kent, of New Milford, is visit
ing Alderman L. 1. Bunnell.
Miss Estela Bailey of Waverly is
the guest of Mrs. NJ. NJ. Rivenburg
on Laurel street.
Miss Annie O'Brien, of Oneonta, is
visiting her sister Mrs. Charles Neu-
ser Of Forty Second street. Mrs. Neu-
ser has been i'll with serious compll-
cations Of diseases.
The funeral Of John Scanlon of Fall
brook street, will be attended this
morning at st. Rose church, at half
past nine o'clock.
Henry Jadwin of this city visited
his brother Hon. C. c. Jadwin, of
tipiiNSteilC, Ol &holludy NllO has Deen
i'll but is improving.
Mrs. George Fowler of Gilbert street
after an illness of two months is get
ting better.
G. e. Pryor and Charles Huester, the
Republican candidates for sheriff and
recorder of deeds. respectively, were
visitors in town this week.
Dr's j. S. and A. Niles are attending
DIR. Lowry's patients during his alb
sence in New York.
John p. Campbell of North Church
street is seriously ill.,
Mrs. Baker of Highland avenue is
suffering from an attack of the CRIME.
Miss Laura Gorton of Waverly, N.
Y, who has been with her sisters
Misses Jennie and Clara Gorton Of
Belmont street for the past two
months has returned to her home.
Ralph Beers of Scranton formerly
of this city is visiting friends in Car
bondale.
James Williams of Meadvile, N. Y,
is visiting his cousin John o. Miles of
this city. The father Of Mr. Williams,
Nelson Williams was one of the early
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15
RAILROAD.

Schedule in Effect November IS, 1896.
Trains Leave Wilkes Barre as Follows
7.3O a. M, week days, for Sunbury,
Harrisburg, Philadelphia. Balti-
more, Washington, and for Pitts.
burg and the West.
lO.l5 a. M, week days, for Hazleton,
Pottsville. Reading, Norristown.
and Philadelphia; and for Sum
bury, Harrisburg, Philadelphia,
Baltimore. Washington and Pitts.
burg and the West.
3.l5 p. M, week days, for Sunbury'
Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Balti-
more, Washington and Pittsburg
and the West.
3.I5 p. M, Sundays only, for Sun
bury, Harrisburg. Philadelphia
and Pittsburg and the West.
600 o. M, week days, for HazIeton
l. r. WOOD, Gen'I Pass. Agent.
J. B. HUTCHINSON, General Manager
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15
THE MANIAC IN THE CAR.
A Drama with n Satisfactory Ending
for All Int the Nervous Woman.


1t was perfectly obvious that the
man in the corner was crazy. At least
It was perfectly obvious to the nerv-
ous-looking woman who sat just OPP
posite him in the cable car. 1t was not
so much the mystical series of wigwag
signals which he was making with his
handkerchief as the amazing contor-
tions of his face. In the intervals of
these contortions he stared intently in
the direction of his nervous vls-a-vls,
but at nothing in the world, so vague
was his look. Then he would tap the
bridge Of his nose with his finger,
grimace, and screw his features into
horrible expressions of malignant
madness.
The poor woman didn't know what
to do. Her alarm was so apparent
that all the others in the car noticed
1t, even the man himself in one of his
lucid intervals, and thereafter his
| performances became more violent
than ever. Every physician knows
that maniacs delight in playing upon
! the terrors Of those who exhibit fear
of them. Perhaps the woman herself
| knew it; at any rate, her feelings fin
ally reached an intensity such that
| she shrank into her corner with a
| stifled squeak, which brought from him
| a glance of triumph, or perhaps 1t
was surprise. But he only sank back
| again, with an expression Of disap-
| pointment, as if his time had not yet
| come. which, indeed, it hadn't.
| Thereafter she held herself gathered
close, with every muscle strained,
ready to spring and flee. She didn't
have long to wait.
The man looked toward her with
that terrible, unseeing glare. His
fists cenched. The handkerchief
clenched in one Of them jerked in short
sharp oscillations. His eyes began to
bulge out. His face became purple,
Beneath his curling lips could be seen
his teeth, bare to the gums. He lean
ed forward toward the horror-struck
woman, his face protruding almost in
to hers. His sharp hot breath was or
her cheak, and just as his arms went
up to clutch she made one bound from
her seat that took her half way dowr
the car.
Two more leaps landed her on the
platform. Thence with a mad yell sh'
launched herself forth, despite the re-
straining grasp of the alarmed conduc
tor, and was fortunately caught 10y
q policeman, who escorted her to the
sidewalk, where she wept. From be
hind she heard a mad, gasping roa,
of bafIied rage, but the maniac die
not follow
He didn't want to. He sank bacl
in his seat again and wiped his tear
full eyes. Then he took out a news
paper and began to read. 1t had beer
hard struggle. but it had ended il
victory. He had got that sneeze out
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15
FUNERAL OF GEORGE GIBBS.

The impressive services at the funeral
of George Gibbs We're conducted by
Rev. G. A. Place yesterday afternoon
at the Methodist church. when a very
earnest sermon was delivered. The
pall-bearers, companions of the de-
ceased, were as follows: Albert Down
ing William Seigel, Albert Scull, Pierce
Courtney, Fred. Hauenstein and Mar
vim Burns. A number of floral offer
lngs We're carried by Frederick Watt
and Daniel Hart. Among the friends
from out of town were Mr.. and Mrs
William Box Mrs. Mary Brown, Frank
and John Box, Frank Phirst and John
Jones, of White Mills.