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CAPTURE Of ~~
.~~ The *'Go1t1et. :"
BY DAVID WECHSLER.
copyright, 1871
BY DAVID WECHsLER.
copyright. 1871

IN THE morning of June 20, 1871,
the brig Comet, bound from Charles
ton to Bahia, was off the coast of
French Guiana in a dead calm, which
had set in at midnight. AS far as could
be seen from the deck not a sail was in
sight, and after breakfast the watch
on deck turned to at various jobs and
the captain remained in his cabin. At
about nine o'clock, and without our
having suspected her presence, ships
boat touched our port bow, and next
moment gang of men came tumbling
in board. The entire watch happened
to be in the waist of the brig at that mo-
ment, and the fellows, to the number
of II, reached the deck without oppo-
sition or question. No sooner had
caught sight of the first one than rec
ognized the uniform of the French con-
victs at the penal settlement of Cay
enne, but the last of the gang was over
what was wanted. a burly big fell
low, who was surely a Frenchman, but
spoke excellent English, advanced a
step or two and replied:
1--WE are convicts, as you perceive.
We escaped yesterday morning. We do
not mean you any harm, and if you
will do as we wish all will be we'll. If
you are not the captain then please
call him."
There were six muskets among the
IA men, and one had but to glance at
the faces to realize that they were des-
perate I looked over the rail and saw
Jol
sal! and oars, and a breaker of water
and box of bread were slowed in the
bows.
1--WE had plenty of wind yesterday
and up to midnight said the spokes-
man. after that we took to the oars.
Let us see the captain and come to an
understanding as soon as possible"
I sent the boy down for Capt. Bright,
and if had been astonished at sight
of the convicts pouring in over the bows
he was dumbfounded at finding them
drawn up in line across the deck. He
was trying to ask for an explanation
when the spokesman dotted his cap,
bowed, and said:
'My dear sir, you see before you IA
convicts who escaped yesterday from
Cayenne. We were all serving life SEN
fences. In making our escape we had
to dispose of six guards, and these
muskets belonged to them. We sailed
down the coast, and then changed our
course, but it is likely that we shall be
pursued. Your ship is ours, but we only
wish to use it to convey US to some safe
and distant place. 1t is for you to say
whether we shall shed more blood"
Capt. Bright was a frey old fellow,
and 1 expected to hear him call upon
the crew to attack the invaders. He
grew red and white with anger, clenched
his fists, and moved towards the spokes-
man as if to strike him. Then common
sense came to his aid. There were ten
Of us to IA of the convicts, and we stood
no show. They were as good as in pos
session of the craft, and would not
hesitate at killing US all if provoked.
$50 you are convicts?' said the cap
tain at last.
I'VE have that honor, SIR replied the
leader.
"Where do you wish to go to-"
ITO any spot on the American coast.
we are sorry to trouble you, but under |
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Made Free with Them.
"Whar'd yo' git dat load er lumber, Br'eI
Black?"
clown ter de Healin' Ba m church"
"Sho 'nough? Has dey tord de buildin'
DOWN."
"No, sab. Hits dar yit, but hearn Par
son Blowhard say dat de pews wuz free, an
so I riz up arly dis mornin' an went down
dar an ripped up par oh EN- an fotch EN-
erlong."-Boston Courier.
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Shake Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet;
It cures painful swollen smartng rect s and
bunions: It's the greatest comfort discovery
of the age. Aliens Foot Ease makes tight
or new shoes feel easy. 1t is 9 certain cure
for sweating, calloue, hot, tired, aching feet.
Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores, Csc; Trial package, FREE. Write TO
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.rh.% Terrible seourge.

Msl.rial disease is invariably supplement-
ed BY disturbance Of the liver, TIE bowels,
the stomach and the nerves; 10 IT, Heatatters
Stomach Bitters is fully adequate. 1t ILLS
the blu as no other remedy does, perform.
ing it's work thoroughly. Its ingredients are
pure and wholesome, and it admirably serves
to build up system broken by i'll health a and
shorn of strength Gonst,patlon, I'VE nra con.
ouered by it.
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OutdOne.

philosopher. By observing the mere fall of
an apple he discovered the law of gravity.
Smithers-That's nothing. By simply Bit
ing an apple Eve discovered the gravity OF
lawn. Y. Journal.
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All Women Are.

'Mrs. Jones is a very observing woman u
said a Harlem woman, referring to her hus'
band.
II guess you are right about it. noticed
last Sunday in ehu5 that hat hsTssa clothes
llly.-Tammany Times.
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LARGEST in the World.

The Star tobacco factory at St: Louis is
the largest in the world. The buildings are
in two rows: 240O feet on Park and 24O0 feet
on Folsom avenue, with a total width OF ri
feet. You will discover the reason for this
marvellous growth if you give Star plug
tobacco a trial.
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After physicians had given me up, wa
saved by Piso's Cure.-Ralph Erieg, Wi
Transport, Pa, Nov. p, 1893.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-10-15

Many a woman can do exquisite en-
broidery, but can't darn sock.-Washinf
ton Democrat.
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If it were not for funerals a great man,
men would never hear a sermon.-Washing
ton Democrat.
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Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25<
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The wasted mental force would do all
the work in the world.-Ram's Horn.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-10-15
His idea.

Judge-Prisoner at the bar
Prisoner-If I'm at the bar give me a
drink,-N, Y. Truth.
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Fits stopped free and permanently cured
No fits after first days use of Dr.. Kline =
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle L
treatise. DR.. Kline, 933 Arch st., Phila., Pa.
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Halls Catarfh Cure
Is a Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.
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An Invitation.

Harry-A kiss is drink of rarast nectar
Carry-Have one on me.-N. Y. Journal.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-04-22
FOR BUSY READERS.
NEWS CONDENSED INTO SHORT
LINES DAY BY DAY.

Current Events Of the Week Both Great
and Small Collected with Care From
All Quarters of the Civilized World
In This Column.
Tuesday.
Numerous important insurgent victories
are reported from Cuba.
Leroy Ellison was stabbed to death by
his son at Grand Rapids, Mich.
Citizens of Wilson, Ills, had a pitched
battle with bank robbers, killing one.
Charles o. Scull, general passenger agent
Of the Baltimore and Ohio, has resigned.
President Mckinley may not be able to
attend the opening of Tennessee exposition.
In "a prizefight between Harrison and To-
bin at Little Rock, Harris0n's neck was
broken.
Hon. John Wanamaker has declined to
be candidate for the state treasuryship of
Pennsylvania.
Lewis Kellahan, who killed two men while
robbing a bank In Minnesota, has been SEN
fenced to hang Aug. II. '..
School children of Brussels clothed 500
poor children by gathering up old iron, bot
ties, ETC., and selling the same.
Charles II. Carter of Fulton county, Ca,
has brought suit to recover $500,000 worth
| of property in the business heart of Chat.
tanooga.
Monday.
special session of the Grek legislature
has been called.
Charges of bribery In the Kansas legis-
lature are flying thick and fast.
Active operations have been begun In the
Harleigh mines near Hazelton, Pa.
Seven women and one man were killed by
the collapse of a church during mass near
Castres, France.
The Rochester IN. " Street Railway
company posted notices Of 10 per cent re-
duction Of salaries
Owing to the reduction of duty on wheels
there is a good opening for American
wheels in Nicaragua.
| The Merchand expedition in Africa Is
proving very disastrous to the natives, who
are ruthlessly slaughtered.
| In Altman, Colo, eack Cox killed Bob
Day, wounded Sam Leshy and was himself
fatally shot by the town marshal.
Search is being made for John G. King Of
| Duquesne, Pa, whose brother recently died
In New Orlans, leaving him $1,000
During bullfght at the Spanish festivi
ties at Yuma, A. T., Captain Gracia had
his face ripped open by bulls horn.
| Saturday.
| A Russian warship shelled the insurgents
at Kissamo, Crete.
Canada has determined to develop the
Yukon gold country.
Queen Mamai of the island of Raiatea hal
surrendered to the French.
President Mckinley and party visited thu
naval academy at Annapolis.
Statistics at WashinGton show that near
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-04-22
BURIED ALIVE.
This Feast is Performed by 6
HypnOtist at ChillicOthe, o.

Sylvain A. Lee, the hypnotist
created a sensation at Chill1cothe
Thursday, by hypnotizing Douglas
NJ, Reese, who was then placed in
coffin and taken to the city park
where he was buried alive. Reese
will remain in the ground until Fri
day night, when he will be dug uI
and awakened from his hypnotic
slumber.
The burial was conducted in dra
matte style, Reese being hauled to
the grave in a hearse, followed by
an immense throng Of people, who
witnessed the interment. Harold
Burr was hypnotized Monday night,
and for 4S hours slept on exhibition
in show window.
When it was known a man was to
BIZ buried alive many citizens pro-
tested, claiming it was brutal. Not
withstanding, the authorities did not
interfere and the performance went
on. The burial casket was made
especially for the occasion and was
provided with q mattress, pillow and
several blankets for covering. The
subject then seated himself inside
and after Lee made few passes
with his hands, he was as dead in all
appearance as a man could be who
still lived. He showed signs of sick
ness at first, and was awakened. He
soon recovered, however, and was
again put to sleep. The coffin lid
was then screwed down aud it was
placed in the hearse and started for
the grave. When the city park was
reached the casket was lowered into
grave six feet deep and the earth
filled in. Two pipes had been at
tached to an opening in the coffin lid
and extended above the surface of
the ground. These were provided to
admit air to the coffin and prevent
possible suffocation.
A special from Chillicothe, dated
Friday, says: Hundreds of people
visited the grave today were Douglas
Reese was buried alive yesterday.
AS the hour approached tonight for
opening the grave the crowd in
creased to thousands. The coffin
was..raised at 6 o'clock and removed
In a hearse to the opera house, where
the awakening of the hypnotic sleep
er was to take place. The building
was crowded to suffocation and when
the curtain went up at 8 o'clock the
coffin was seen sitting on the stage.
Professor Lee stated that, owing to
the many charges of cruelty PREFER
ed against him, he would awaken the
subject at once, instead of waiting
.ntii o later hour.
While the coffin lid was being re-
moved many persons hid their eyes,
fearful lest they would be greeted
with the vision of corpse. Reese
was found to be lying in the same
position he was placed in yesterday,
and did not seem to have moved in
the least. Lee made a few passes
over his face and body and COM
manded him to wake up.
The mandate was obeyed, and af-
ter convulsive shudder Reese sat up
and looked curiously at the audi
ence. He then jumped from the
coffin like one arisen from his bed
and walked calmly from the stage.
AS he disappeared the audience went
wild, and cheer after cheer rent the
air.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-04-22

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Mliilonalres' piease soep lorwaru! NO"
Is your cnnnce 70 pecome possesseu o Oh :, q
,ati1y anu ior 0hc n,oues' sum Vi 'sooo' ~
's orue 'hao lhe rarity Is ohiy oooA' ou'
-Wna0 q Dookt
IL is calleu Cne oooh VI "eal'n, anu
11s au0nor Is an Ainerical, Mr: huoerS
1o"e oaihcroiV, who mas :aAen ,inihense
srouDie 10 coiiecI ua'a lor ms WORE, which
Is 10 SNOW weaish IN reia1ioh 20 one prog
ress VI Sne woriu' NJ" ~ mas peen ainasseu'
oiose VINO nave peen lhos' sucoesslui ,. ~ pe'
coming possessed tnereol anu now uliser'
Gnu haoions nave penen.oo ny 'ne presehce
Oh FL rlcnes IN tnelr mluse!
ihere are '"o eui'iohs OF 1nls cosby
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-04-22
WILD GEESE AS SOLDIERS.
Under Directions of q Leader
They Perform Fancy Evolu-
tiOns.

"Wild geese have the real military
spirit" says hunter to reporter
the other day. lone of the most in
teresting things imaginable is to
watch large flock of the birds as
they pass from one body of water to
another. 1t will be observed that
they always have a leader or a cap
tain, and that apparently every bird
is under rigid military rule. They
perform their military eyolutions as
they fly at considerable distance
above the earth. They perform all
sorts Of fancy movements, but their
favorite formation seems to be in the
shape of w. This figure is more
frequently observed, but have seen
them formed to represent perfect
capital a. and then again I have
seen them advancing in straight
line. each and every bird keeping it's
place with wonderful precision.
There is something else about the
actions of this aerial military com
play which is more remarkable than
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-04-22

With Munyon's Improved homeopathic,
Remedies in the house there is no doctor to
hunt or wait for when DELAYS ARE DANG
ER0US. Munyon's Guide TO Health will tell
you what to use and how to SAVE DOLLARS
IN DOCTORS FEES. Sickness often comes
suddenly. and every mother should be pre-
pared by having MUNYON'S REMEDIES
where she can get them quickly. They are
absolutely harmless. and SO labeled there
CAN BE NO MISTAKE.
Munyon's Cold Cure prevents pneumonia
and breaks up a cold in few hours. Price
95c.
Munyon's Cough Cure stops all coughs and
speedily heals the lungs. Price, 25c.
Munyon's Collie and Crying Baby Cure
cures gripping pains OF every description.
promptly relieves pains from teething, and
quiets crying babies. Price, 25c.
Munyon's Sore Throat Cure prevents diph-
iberia and cures all forms of sore throat.
Price, 25c.
Munyon's Fever Cure will break any form
Of fever. Price, 25c.
A separate cure for each disease. At all
druggists. mostly 2bc. q vial.
Personal letters to Prof. Munyon's, 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, 1897-04-22

s.she won't, because--because she's
dead. She's lying at home now--died
last night" As he said this the poor
fellow broke down, bowed his head
on the showcase and cried like a
child.
"Boys, said the drummer, "you
can laugh if you please, but Ii have
a baby of my own at home, and l
swear I'll never drink another drop"
Then he got up and went into an
other car. His companions glanced
at each other in silence; no one laugh
ed; the bottle disappeared, and soon
each was sitting in seat by himself
reading a newspaper. SELECTED.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-04-22
Brother j OnOthan.

The origin of Brother Jonathan as
a nickname of the United States
originated in this wise. Washing
ton, after being appointed comman.
der of the Revolutionary army, went
to Massachusetts to organize it; he
found a great want of every means.
and on one occasion it seemed as il
nothing could be devised for the
common safety. Jonathan Trumbull,
the elder, was the then Governor OF
Connecticut, and the general, in his
need, placing reliance upon his ex,
cellency's Judgment, remarked in
council, "We must consult Brother
Jonathan" The governor respond
ed, and so successfully supplied the
pressing needs of the army, that
thenceforth, when difficulties arose,
and the army was spread over the
country, it became by phrase, 'We
must consult Brother Jonathan"
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-04-22

With these Comanche tokens he will
believe that some daring warrior OF
that tribe has stolen his prize
She turned away. AS he disap,
p,ared the poor girl made a sudden
spring, but was quickly secured by
the Apache chief, who smothered the
despairing scream that burst from
her lips.
At that moment figure bounded
behind the Indian, fingers of steel
clutched his throat, and clean blade
was buried to the hilt in his heart.
Hist, grill said the latter, in an ex-
cited though assuring voice, as he
raised her from the ground. 1T is a
friend; you are saved-comep
The English voice reassured her at
once, and she obeyed, hurrying, with
his assistance, through the narrow
cleft. AS they did SO a wild commo
ton was heard in the ca ,.p below.
Thank Heaven!' whispered the
trapper. They have missed you. but
have heard the gallop of War
Tongues horse up the ravine at the
same time. The whole pack'll follow
in that direction, and now's our time
In a short time the daring trapper
reached the spot where his faithful
horse awaited him.
But not the steed alone. Two
crouching figures sprang up.
Ills him, Wat; an he's done i'll!
cried Nelson, joyfully.
'WhoT grasped the girl. That
name! 1t is Mortimer?
Yes, Clara Edison, for it is you,
thank Heaven'
In an hour they passed their former
camp, pressing on with speed toward
Santa Fe, some forty miles distant.
At daylight they halted and
breathed their horses having heard
no signs of pursuit,
Then Clara Eison's story was told
Her father, wealthy St. Louis
merchant, had been ruined in bust
ness, and, with his wife and child
came on to try his fortunes in the fal
West.
Two days out from Ell Paso, theil
train had been attacked by Indians
and Clara taken prisoner.
Before noon the little party entered
Santa Fe, where Clara found hel
parents. Their joy may be imagined
The young couple were soon united
in marriage, and in few years re-
turned to the city of their birth, rich,
not only in worldly possessions, bu
in domestic love and happiness.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-04-22
WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD.
BEET SUGAR SEED DISTRI-
BUTED.
Secretary Wilson Inaugurates
Experiments to Determine
the Feasibility of Grow
ing 1t.

WASHINGTON, April l5,-The agri.
cultural department is sending out to
farmers and to experimental stations
large amount of beet sugar seed
with view to determine the feasibili.
ty of growing the seed in certain sec
tions of the country. In an interview
with regard to the growing of the
see1, Secretary Wilson to day said:
ave have just about finished send
ing out sugar beet seed to most of the
states in the union. They are expert
menting south about as far as the
Carolinas and Texas. Every effort
has been made to procure first class
seed. Most of the work Is being done
through the experiment stations that
get the seed from the department and
send it out with instructions regard
ing the cultivation of the plants. This
high, heredlty sugar beet seed is
worth perhaps its weight in gold
Such seed Is exceedingly rare and
very difficult to get. The agricultural
department is believed to have only
about five pounds of 1t. This is be-
ing distributed to our most careful
experlmenters at different stations in
different. localities.
Bulletins are being issued from
the department, prepared by experts
giving the people information regard
ng sugar beet in all its relations
such bulletins will be prepared from
time to time, and the results will ba
copied from the several stations anc
full inormation given to the people
regarding this important matter. :.
Capitalists are turning their atten
tion toward investments along this
line. There will be no difficulty abou
getting money enough to erect factor
les which cost from 100000 to hall
million dollars"
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-04-22
How He Came to "Swear OFF,"

How He Came to "Swear Off,"
"No, l won't drink with you to-
day, boys" said drummer to sever
eral companions, as they settled down
in the smoking car and passed the
bottle. 1.-THE fact is, boys, I've quit
drinking,-pve sv orn off," He was
greeted with shouts of laughter by
the jolly crowd around him; they put
the bottle under his nose and indulg-
ed in many jokes at his expense, but
he refused to drink and was rather
serious about it.
"What's the matter with you, old
boy2' sang out one. 'lf you've quit
drinking, something's up; tell us what
it is"
"Well, boys, 1 will, though I know
you will laugh at me. But I'll tell
you all the same. l have been drink
ing man all my life, ever since l was
married, as you all know. | love
whiskey, it's as sweet in my mouth as
sugar, and God only knows how Ill
quit 1t. For seven years not a day
has passed over my head that l didn't
have at least one drink. But | am
done. Yesterday | was in Chicago.
Down on South Clark street custo-
mer of mine keeps pawn shop in
connection with his other business.
/ called on him, and while I was there
q young man of not over twenty-five
wearing threadbare clothes and look
ing as hard as if he hadn't seen q
sober day for month, came in with
little package in his hand.
Trembling he unwrapped it, and
handed the article to the pawn brok-
er, saying, "Give me ten cents" And
boys, what do you suppose it was? A
pair Of baby shoes, little things with
the buttons only triAe soiled, as il
they had been worn only once OF
twice.
"Where did you get these2' asked
the pawn broker.
"Got 'em at home" replied the
man, who had an intelligent face and
the manner Of a gentleman dispite
his sad condition. 'My-my wife
bought 'em for our baby. Give me
ten cents for 'em, I want drink. =
stYou had better take the shoes back
to your wife; the baby will need
them," said the pawn broker. mo,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-04-22

1t will not cure everything. 1t is
not claimed that it will cure but one
complaint, that is dyspepsia. We
cannot say that 1t will cure every case
OF dyspepsia, but it will cure a large
majority of them. Such cases as are
adapted to its use will derive immedi-
ate benefit. One small bottle will be
sufficient to test it.
The Shaker Digestive Cordial is
especially adapted for emaciated or
elderly people whose food does them
but little or no good because it is not
digested. The Cordial contains an
artificially- -digested food and is a di-
gester of food happily combined
Read one of the little books which
your druggist is now giving away
and learn of this wonderful remedy.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-04-22
Queer Conduct of q Tree.

An unusual incident occurred in the
timber near Fossil, Or, the other day
Beaber and French sawed through tree
measuring IS feet in circumference,
and, though they sawed until the teeth
Of the saw came through on the opposite
side, though the tree top was free from
all support, though they pried and
chopped and wondered and talked, still
that tree stood there, and still the saw
remained pinched in 80 tightly that 1t
could not be moved. At last they were
obliged to go home, leaving the tree
standing on Its stump Next day the
tree WIS down. It had apparently
sprung or slid from the stump, striking
perpendicularly in the sandy soil at first,
making q hole five feet deep and as far
across. ---Srokaue Spokesman-Re