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Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06
THE OLD TREE.

Wave not so sadly in the wind. E9
Thou old and leafiess tree. Srg
Nor sob that summer nevermore III
Can beauty bring to thee. -
That but a desolation thou tHi
Must stand upon the lea
The inspirations of the spring
Long years were at thy heart.
Thou gev'st through many a summer
space
Grand images TO art.
Old tree, thou actedst gloriousiy
Within the world thy part.
Then sigh not such a mournful dlrge.
Yet II thy voice must be
Like anthems let the undertone
Be breathed exultingly.
For thine was not n wasted life,
Magnificent old treel
Man, white haired man, IL thou hast done
Bravely in life thy part.
II true humanity has made
Its music in thy heart,
Say why should'st thou at deaths cold
In grief and terror start2
Oh, stand beside the grand old tree,
And, gazing on its dim,
Scared trunk, lift bravely up
Thy last but fearless hymn,
For thou hast nobly done thy part.
What more can cherubim?
w. r. Wallace in New York Ledger.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06
PASSAGE OF THE JAMES.
The Brilliant Military Spectacle Present
ed by the Advance on Petersburg.

The Brilliant Military Spectacle Present.
ed by the Advance on Petersburg.
In The Century General Horace Por-
ter writes of '.Grant's Dash For Peters
burg" in h.s series Of papers on Cam
paigning With Grant. +" Of the passage
of the James, General Porter says:
As the general in chief stood upon the
bluff Oh the north bank of the river ON
The morning of June 10, watching with
unusual interest the busy scene spread
out before him, it presented sight
which had never been equaled even in
his extended experience in all the varied
phases of warfare. His cigar had been
thrown aside, his hands were clasped
behind him, and he seemed lost in the
contemplation Of the spectacle. The
great bridge was the scene of continu-
ous movement of infantry columns, bat
teries of artillery and wagon trains.
The approaches to the river on both
banks were covered, with masses Of
troops moving briskly to their positions
or waiting patiently their turn to cross.
At the two improvised ferries steam
boats were gliding back and forth with
the regularity of weavers' shuttles. A
feet of transports covered the surface of
the water below the bridge, and gun.
boats fioated lazily upon the stream,
guarding the river above
Drums were beating the march, bands
were playing stirring quicksteps, the
distant booming Of cannon on Warren g
front showed that he and the enemy
were still exchanging compliments,
and mingled with these sounds were
the cheers of the sailors, the shouting Of
the troops, the rumbling Of wheels and
the shrieks of steam whistles. The
bright sun, shining through clear sky
upon the scene, cast its sheen upon the
water, was reflected from the FURNISHED
gun barrels and glittering cannon, and
brought out with increased brilliancy
the gay colors Of the waving banners.
The calmly flowing river reflected the
blue of the heavens and mirrored on its
surface the beauties of nature that bor-
dered it. The rich grain was standing
high in the surrounding fields. The
harvest was almost ripe, but the har-
vesters had fed. The arts Of civilization
had recoiled before the science of de-
struction, and in looking from the
growing crops to the marching columns
the gentle smile Of peace contrasted
strangely with tho savage frown of war.
1t was matchless pageant that
could not fail to inspire all beholders
with the grandeur Of achievement and
the majesty of military power. The
man whose genius had conceived and
whose skill had executed this mastery
movement stood watching the spectacle
in profound silence. Whether his mind
was occupied with the contemplation of
its magnitude and success or was busted
with maturing plans for the future no
one can tell. After time he woke from
his reverie, mounted his horse and gave
orders to have headquarters ferried
across to the south bank Of the river.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06
THE FIRST LIGHTHOUSES.
They Were an Outgrowth of the Beacon
Fires on HeadIands.

They Were an Outgrowth of the Beacon
Fires on Headlands.
Lieutenant John NJ. Ellicott, U. s.
N, writes for St. Nicholas paper on
lighthouses, entitled, "The Lights That
Guide In the Night" Lieutenant Eli.
colt says:
When ships are sailing upon the ocean
the lights of heaven are their guides.
Even in the dark ages, when the COM
pass and sextant were unknown instru-
ments, the seemingly motionless polo
star hung like a beacon light in the
northern heavens, and the rising and
setting Of the sun and stars distin-
guished the east from the west. When,
however. ships come near the land, the
lights of heaven are not sufficiently
safe to guide them. Rocks lie in their
paths, unseen in the night, reefs and
shoals spread under the water, while
unsuspected currents sweep the frail
craft all blindly upon these dangers.
Nevertheless, ships were sailed along
dangerous coasts for centuries before a
plain system of marking dangerous
places was invented. The early mar
iners were bold and reckless rovers,
more than half pirates, who seldom
owned rood Of the coasts along which
they sailed, and could not have estab-
lished lights and landmarks on them
had they cared to do SO. The rude be-
ginning, then, of system of lighthouses
was when the merchants with whom
the reckless mariners traded in those
dark ages built beacons near the harbor
mouths to guide the ships into port by
day and lighted fires for their guidance
at night AS such a harbor guide had to
be sure landmark in the daytime and
a light by night, it soon took on a set
tied shape-a tower on which could be
built fire, and such q tower was usual
ly built Of stone.
This method of guiding ships into
the ports which they sought was scarce
ly established before human wickedness
used it as a means for their destruction.
Bands Of robbers, or, as they came to
be called, "wreckers," would hide
themselves somewhere near the haven
sought by richly laden vessel, and,
after overpowering the fire keepers,
would extinguish the beacon fire on the
night on which the ship was expected.
Then they would light another fire near
some treacherous reef. The mariner,
sailing boldly toward the false light,
would dash his vessel to destruction on
the reef, whereupon the robber band
would plunder the wreck and make off
with the booty,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06
TIMING BIG PROJECTlLES.
How Their Initial Velocity Is Calculat,
In Tests at Sandy Hook.

How Their Initial Velocity Is Calculated
In Tests at Sandy Hook.
To the layman one of the interesting
features in big gun test is the method
by which the initial velocity of the
projectiles is calculated. When he hears
that the modern high power guns often
expel shot at an initial velocity of
1000 feet second, rate that if sus-
tanned would mean mile in three Sec
onds, he realizes the difficulty of calcu-
lating the speed. An ordnance officer
must have accurate knowledge of the
velocity Of projectile, that he may pre-
dict it's range and penetration and de.
termine the accuracy of the gun. 1t is
comparatively easy matter, however.
with the new instruments to calculate
accurately the initial velocity Of pro-
jectile, and any one who is fortunate
enough to visit Sandy Hook when big
guns are being tested may see how it is
done.
Two open frames are set mp $50 feet
apart in front of the gun. Wires are
stretched back and forth across these
frames, making screen through which
the shot must pass. The wires in each
screen form complete electric circuit,
which includes also an electric battery
and an electro magnet. The projectile,
after leaving the gun, flies through the
wire in the first screen, interrupting the
circuit and releasing the armature Of
the magnet. In space of time SO small
as to be hardly conceivable the projec-
tile has covered the distance between
the two frames and pierced the wire in
the second, interrupting its electric cur
rent and releasing the armature of its
magnet, as in the first case. The inter-
val between the drop of these two ar
natures represents the time spent by
the projectile in travelling $50 feet.
This time is indicated by the chrono-
graph in the laboratory near by. Wires
run from each screen to the. laboratory,
which is fitted up with batteries and
switchboards.
The armature of the first electro mag
net is an iron rod about 8 feet long,
WuiCA 40 eucpCu0Su LuAo ioo
falls when the second electro magnet is
placed little below the first, and when
it is released it acts as q knife, and,
striking the side Of the falling rod,
makes slight mark. The distance Of
this cut or mark from the end Of the rod
indicates the distance through which
the rod has dropped while the projectile
is passing from one screen to another.
This forms the unit for the calculation
Of the projectile's velocity in feet per
second. New explosives and high power
guns have increased the initial velocity
Of projectiles wonderfully in the last
few years. Projectiles may be expelled
now with force that will make them
effective at range far beyond ordinary
eyesight. New York Sun.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06

remodeiihg for its use, the historic old
weathercock ON top Of the steeple had to
be removed. He is az feet high, with
a pewter body and copper tail. and is
said to have been made by Paul Revere
when about 20 years old. 1t is said that
the weathercock was originally placed.
in 100, on the old church building
that was demolished in 1887. There is
some dispute about his ownership, the
Unitarians claiming that he was simply
loaned to the Methodists when the lat
ter built their church in lS47, while the
Methodists claim that they bought him
from the town. He will probably be
presented to the Watertown Historical
society. Boston Transcript.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06
To n Girl Upon = wheel.

~ VII AEe1 = " NaSCAs
One day A. was riding on my wheel in Cen
tral park
heard silvery ripple gay as thrilling of .
lark.
turned my head q moment. thea my head
was turned for good,
For there beside a bicycle girl In bloomers
stood.
Ny heart was lost forever to that maiden with
the wheel,
A thing Of grace and beauty from her head
unto her heel.
Her face it was the sweetest, her costume the
completcst,
And her ankles were the neatest ever seen
upon wheel
She smiled, and, mounting lightly, sped away
at rapid pace.
"You may kiss ne il you catch me-" she cried
as gave chase.
But from that day unto this day have never
seen her face,
For was left behind bewildered, fairly dis
tanced in the race.
Last night I took scorching spin along the
boulevard
And c1 ,ght up with the charmer-almost-
within a yard.
She backward glanced, then darted of like the
swiftest flying bird.
'You may kiss me il you ca-atch me, ha, hal"
once more heard.
Ny heart is lost forever to that maiden on q
wheel,
A thing of grace and beauty from her head
unto her heel.
her face it is the sweetest, her ankles are the
naatest,
And, cmfound it'll she's the feetest girl that
eEer rode wheel.
New York Sun.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06
Goldfish Prices.

Ordinary goldfish for aquariums can
be bought as low as 10 cents each.
From that the prices run up very high.
AS much as $50 has been paid for a
well bred telescope fish. This fish grows
to be four or five inches in length. 1t
comes from China and Japan and takes
its name from its eyes, which stand out
from its head like little telescopes Fiji
ty dollars is an unusual price to pay for
a goldfish, but prices ranging from 80
cents to $15 or more are not unusual.
The higher prices are paid for beautiful
japanese goldfish with fringed and lace
like tails. New York Sun.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06
soUH BOUND TRAINS.
NJ : NJ IN. I1INc ~

MOL in connection with the Ohio Southern,
runs through without change of cars to jack
son, Ohio, making direct connection for Ada,
Pittsburg, IT. Wayne, Columbus. Dayton,
Cincinnati Ironton, Portsmouth, Chillicothe,
Parkersburg, Washington, D. c., Baltimore,
Philadelphia, New. York. Old Pt. Comfort,
and all Eastern points,
No. 2 runs through without change Of cars
from all Ohio Southern stations and makes
direct connection at Napoleon for Toledo,
ARRIVING at 2:35 p. m. with Wabash at Adrian
for Detroit and all points In Michigan via
Hamler for Chicago and the West,
No. 8. makes direct connection with Wab-
ash train leaving Detroit at 2:05 D. M, and is
any line.
No. 4 is a through train from Welston
over the Ohio Southern and is the last train
to Toledo. Detroit and Michigan points, ar
irving at Toledo 1000 p. m.
For information relative to rates. routes,
etc., call on agents or write
F. E. FISHER, Gen. Pass. Agt..
E. W. HINER A. G. P. A., Springfield, O.
Lima. Ohio.
F. LANNEN, T. A.. Napoleon. Ohio.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06

cnannei Tor vessels OF deep Graft is but
800 yards wide.
The guns are protected on the water
side by emplacement walls of stone and
concrete 20 feet thick, and On the land
side by redoubts for infantry.
The rapidly increasing wealth and
Importance of Washington, the grand
new public buildings and the vast sums
of money and bullion in the treasury
render these protective and defensive
measures a matter of national impor-
tance and necessity. Youths Compan-
ion.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06
To Rid the House of BLACK Ants.

You may exterminate black ants by
first keeping out of their reach all
sweets. Stand your cake and sugar
boxes in a pan of water, then around
the shelves put either lavender, ground
cloves, OF, better, camphor. Ladies'
Hora Journal
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06
Striking.

"Aunty." said Polly, ruefully rub
bing her forehead, THAT big photograph
of you is striking likeness, isn't it?"
''Do you think SO, deary?"
Yes" said Polly. "It just fell off
the mantelpiece and hit me on the fore
head. "-Harper's Bazaar.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06
NOTICE OF SALE,
Stephen B. Sturges,

Stephen B. Sturges,
vs.
The Mansfield, Coldwater and Lake Michi-
gan Railroad Company, ct. al.
sin Circuit Court of Richland County, Ohio.
IN PURSUANCE OF THE ORDER OF THE
L Court to me directed ] will sell at public
out-cry at the north door of the Court House,
iii Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio, on
Tuesday, May 20, 1897,
at 10 o'clock q. M. the following Lands and
Lots, situated in said County Of Henry, to-
wit:
The East half Of Lot No. Fifteen (15), Of r.
K. Scott's out-lots. and Lot No. Sixteen (16)
of R. X. Scott's out-lots. in the village Of Ma
poleon, Ohio.
Also Lot No. Twenty one (21). In Section 13,
Township North, Range East, containing g
three acres of land.
Appraised at-East half of No. 15.-... .$25 90
No. 16... .......-.....-. so 90
-Three acres. ............ 200 90
Terms of Sale-Cash.
JAMES CARROTHERs.
AnriI 2ond 1907 -ht
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06

"What!" exclaimed the good housewife
angrily. "Now that you have eaten your
fill you refuse to chop wood?"
"I'll tell you what we'll do, " said Weary
Willie, a born diplomat. Lets bury the
etp'-New York Journal.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06

Many animals feign illness. In mill
tary stables horses are known to have
pretended to be lame in order to avoid
going to military exercise. A Chin
panzee in the Zoo had been fed on cake
when sick. After his recovery he often
feigned coughing in order to procure
dainties
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06
Notice TO Physicians.

rTHE BOARD OF INFIRMARY DIREC-
L tors of Henry County. Ohio, will re-
ceive bids from Physicians to furnish medi-
cal relief and medicines necessary for the
paupers of the various townships and in
cluding the County Infirmary in said
county. for the period Of one year from the
10th day of May 1897. Separate bids to be
made for each Of said townships. Bids to be
made in writing, placed In sealed envelopes
and filed with said board.
Bids will close at 10 o'clock noon, on the
10th day of May 1897.
or all bids
By order of the Board of Infirmary Direc-
tors Of Henry County, Ohio.
G. H DITTMER,
HENRY STUCKMAN, President.
Clerk OF said Board. april 27-3t
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06
THEINFLUENCE

of the Mother shapes the course
of unborn generati o ons-goes
sounding through all the
ages and enters the confines of
Eternity. With what care, there
fore, should the Expectant Moth
er be guarded, and how great the
effort be to ward off danger and
make her life joyous and happy.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06
Agreeable to the Taste.

And mild and sure Elm its action.
These are the great merits OF D..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, the gr, at
family stomach remedy. Constipa-
ton cured; indigestion and dyspep-
sia give way, and life again SET ms
worth living. In 10e, SOC and 81 sizes,
of Saur & BalsleY's.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06
Example Versus precept.

Harry, dear, wish you wouldn't chew
gum so much. Your father says gum
isn't clean, and the habit is certainly an
annoying one."
"Why, mamma, I've just got to chew
something! He always keeps his fine cut
where can't get at it. ."-Chicago Tribune.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06
Corrected.

Corrected.
Teacher-Willie, how many times have
you whispered this morningp
Willie-Wunst.
Teacher-But that ism It the way to say it.
What should he have said, Bobbie?
Bobbie-Twict New York Journal.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06
The Man For the Occasion,

"Higgins has gone to the southwest
with the idea that he will make millions. +"
"Howf"
"He claims to have invented a device
that can be used as n cyclone cellar when
it blows and as q houseboat when the floods
rage. detroit Free Press.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06
Apprehension.

The Professionals a matter Of fact,
there are different dialects in different
parts of Scotland.
Friend-Great Scott! Are there more
counties to hear from?-Truth.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06
Legal Notice.
Sarah Bechtel, Plaintiff.

VS..
Byron ]. Bechtel, Defendant.
In the Court of Common Pleas, Henry Coun-
ty, Ohio.
byron ]. BECHTEL, RESIDING AT
l } Galesburg, in the state of Illinois, will
take notice, that on the 31st day of March, A.
D.. 1897, in the Court of Common Pleas of
Henry county. Ohio, where the action is now
pending. being Case No. 1922, the undersign-
said Byron j. Bechtel praying for a divorce
from him on the grounds of gross neglect OF
duty and for the restoration to her former
name of Sarah Hughes.
answer said petition in said action not later
than six weeks after the 1st day of April, A
D. 1897, the date Of the first publication OF
this notice, or such divorce and relief may
be granted.
SARAH BECHTEL.
CAHILL & DONOVAN, her Att'ys. ct
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06

A Weathercock Made by Paul Revere.
In taking down the steeple Of the old
Methodist church in Watertown, which
the YaunD Men q Catholic assnoi alton Is
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06
AWarn Friend,

Fo,ey's Co is Cure is very hot, but
when diluted it is a warm friend in
d led to thos suffering from bowel
C mplaints. 1t never fails. 25c. and
5Jc. G. L. CLAY, Napoleon, o.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06

Most women have some inward trouble
which makes life miserable and causes an
early breaking down Of the whole system.
Prof Munyon says that his Female Remedies
will positively cure the following symptoms:
Leucorrhoea or whites, prolapsus or falling
Of the womb and backache. bearing down
pains, tried feeling. soreness and dragging in
the hips and loins. painful menses scanty
menses. suppressed menses and regulate
menstrual periods that comes too often.
Prices. 25 cents.
If there is leucorrhoea or whites do not fail
to use Munyon's Leucorrhoea Tablets. Price.
80 cents. These remedies provide a home
treatmentthat cures speedily and complete
ly all forms OF female complaints.
Prof. Munyon pats up seperate cure for
each disease. AT all druggists, mostly 25c
vial.
Personal letters to Prof. Munyon, 1905
Arch street. Philadelphia, Pa. answered with
free medical advice for any disease.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06

Old wood best to burn, old wine best
to drink, old friends to trust, and old
authors to read.-Aloyfzo Of Aragon.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06
SheriT's Sale.
The State of Connecticut.
vs..

Inc oIdte Oh OonnecJlcut,
VS..
Alice p. Wilson. ct, al,
Henry County Court Of Common Pleas. Case
No. 1896.
Order of Sale.
TN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER ISSUED
l. from the Court of Common Pleas within
and for the County of Henry and State Of
Ohio, made at the April term thereof. A.
D.. 1897, and TO me directed, will offer for
sale at public auction at the door Of the
Court House, in Napoleon, on
Saturday, May 22nd, 1897,
at o'clock p. m, of said day, the following
described real estate. to-wit;
Lot One Hundred and Thirty-eight 1881
in the Village Of Holgate, in Henry County
and State of Ohio.
Said premises have been appraised at One
Thousand, Four Hundred and Fifty eight
Dollars and Thirty. three Cents Isl, 1888
and cannot sell Tor less than two-thirds Of
said appraisement.
Terms of Sale:-Cash
r. w. REITER,
Sheriff Of Henry County, Ohio.
S. T. SUTPHEN, Atty for Plt'ff.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06
PrObateNOtice,

NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN, THAT
IN Dietrich Pannng, as Guardian of Al
bert and Helena Smith has filed second
account of his Guardianship. which will be
for hearing and settlement May oath, 1897.
j. V. CUFF Probate Judge.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06

Sold by Druggists. or sent prepaid on
receipt of price, 25c., or for 81.
DIR. HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC MANUAL
OF DISEASES MAILED FREE.
Humphrey Med. Co., Ill William st., N. z.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06

system that Childbirth is made easy
and the time of recovery short
ened-many say stronger after
than before confinement" 1t in
sures safety to life of both moth
er and child. All who have used
:" Mothers Friend say they will nev-
er be without it again. No other
remedy robs confinement of its pain
"A customer whose wife used Mothers Friend
says that If she had to 60 through the ordeal
again, and there were but four bottles to he
obtained, and the cost was $4,000 per bottle, he
would have them.' GEO. LAYTON, Dayton, Ohio
Sent by Mail, on receipt of price, 81 on PER BOT
TIE. Book to EXPECTANT MOTHERS
mailed free upon application, containing val
liable information and voluntary testimonials
the eRApFiELD REGULATOR co., ATLANTA, GA
SOLD sY AL DRUGGISTS.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-05-06
MOTHERS FRIEND

allays all
Nervous
ness, re-
lieves the
Headache
and N a u
sea,andso
fully pre-
pareS the