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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-05-23

The largest comb mandatory in the
world is at Aberdeen, Scotland. Ac-
cording to the description given of this
vast and magnificent establishment there
are thirty-six furnaces for preparing
horns and tortoise shell for the combs.
and no less than 40 iron screw presses
are continually performing the opera
ton of stamping them. The coarse
combs are stamped or cut out, two being
cut in one piece at time. The fine
dressing combs are cut by fine saws,
some SO fine as to cut forty teeth in the
space of one inch, and revolving five
thousand times in the space of one
minute
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-05-23
THE M0DOCS.
Capt. Jack and his Red Devils Again
Surprise Our TrOOps.

Another detachment of our troops in the
lava bed region has been surprised by the
Modocs, under command of Capt. Hasbrouck
and five soldiers killed and six wounded. The
following is a condensed account of the affair,
as telegraphed from San Francisco:
The command of Capt. Hasbrouck was
scouting all day, and returned to Sorass lake
for water, and were making efforts to secure
some by digging. None could be found, and
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-05-23

One of the most exciting and holly
contested games of baseball on record
was played on the 14th inst. in Philadel-
phia, between the rival clubs of that
city-the Philadelphia and the Athletic.
Thirteen innings were played, the fo--
mer winning by score of 5 to 4.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-05-23
Additional Particulars OF the Awfu
Calamity-TOtaI Number of Killed
About Seventy-fve.

A telegram from Westvile, n S., dated May
II gives the following additional details of the
disaster:
From 10 o'clock last night until daylight this
morning. the fire at the Drummond collcry
ragged with intense fury, gathering volume and
violence each moment. The sky in the vi
cinity Of the calamity was illuminated with
flames issuing from the air shaft, to the height
of nearly 100 feet. All through the night
there were explosions at intervals. The weary
watchers who remained around the pit mouth
and the air shaft and labored to subdue the
flames, were obliged to seek shelter in the adj
joining wood a. stones, debris, etc, thrown
from the pits mouth at each explosion were
being scattered around i'll all directions, and
threatened instant destruction or injury to
every one within reach.
About o'clock this afternoon these ex-
blossoms were followed by one which for terrific
violence and destructive force dwarfed all the
rest. Ali the wooden works III and about the
main slope were instantly destroyed; stones,
wood and burning embers were driven high
into the air; the smoke flame and horrible
noises accompanying the explosion giving the
beholder vivid idea of n volcanic eruption.
The earth for miles around was shaken with
the violence of the explosion.
The scenes i'll and around the villages are
saddening Westyille and the village at the
Drummond colliery are in mourning: the
shops are closed and men and women wander
betokening the great grief that has befallen
them. No pen can correctly picture the har-
rowing scenes when the terrible truth was
conveyed to the mourning wives, sisters. and
friends of those who were 80 suddenly hurled
into eternity.
The utmost excitement prevailed and for
hours it was impossible to ascertain who were
and who were not in the mine. Women. many
of whom had husbands brothers, and sons
working in the colliery, made the air dismal
with their crying,
One of the rescuing party killed by the ex-
posion on yesterday was driven into the air
distance of 100 feet, and fell into the wood
near by, where his dead body was picked up.
The list of killed. as far as known, comprises
26 men leaving wife and family, and % single
men. The total number killed will probably
reach rs. The wounded number six. of whom
two are fatally injured. The men who have
escaped with great difficulty from the slope re-
port that on their way up they passed the
bodies of their comrades who had probably
become stupefed by the smoke since the ex-
plosic \.
The coroner's jury have returned the follow
ing verdict
1--WE find that the miners came to their death
ON the 18th inst. by All explosion of gas in the
Drummond coliery, caused by the derange-
ment of the ventilation of the mine arising
from fire in Robert McLeods ward" They
say considerable care was exhibited i'm the
management of the mine, but express their
regret that powder was permitted to be used
III the ward worked by Robert Mcleod.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-05-23

SEE in anoth sr column the advertise
ment headed 81 wiz Help Any Nam"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-05-23
ANOTHER HORROR.
Terrible Calamity i'm n Nova Scotia Coal
Mine-Finy Ia One Hundred Miners
Killed by an Explosion Of Fire Damp.

telegram from Halifax, n. s., dated May
10, says: This community was startled to-
night with intelligence that terrible ex-
plosion had occurred in the Drummond col
liery, Pctou county, at o'clock. Manager
Dunn, Assistant Manager Richardson, and
40 of the workmen were in the pit when the
explosion took place. The greatest excite
ment prevailed after the fearful occurrence.
and crowds Of people for mics around came
rushing to the scene of the disaster, and saw
one of those heartrending scenes which is de-
scribed by an eyewitness as something har-
rowing beyond all conception, the recollection
of which will never fade from memory.
Mothers, wives, sisters, children, and friends
crowded around the burning pit mourning
pitifully the terrible fate of those.below, their
heartrending cries being heard for long dis
lance. Every effort has been and is being
made to rescue the men, but so far without
success, and it is feared they have all per-
ished.
A dispatch to the New York Herald locates
the mine disaster at the village of Westville,
county of Pictou, 103 miles from Halifax,
where there are three large collieres in full
operation, exporting large quantities OF coal.
Navigation having recently opened, the work.
men demanded increased wages, and several
strikes occurred. One of the largest mines
has been closed several days, and the men had
just returned to work. At half-past ii a shot
in the coal set fire to the slope, and half all
hour afterward a fearful explosion took place,
caused by the accumulation of gas during the
time the mine was closed. About o'clock a
second explosion occurred, coming up the
slope air shaft on the old trail shaft with ter
rible force, and it is believed, killing every one
in the mine, variously estimated at from 40 to
100, including men and boys. Soon after the
first explosion cries were heard at the foot of
the air shaft Men were Immediately lowered
with ropes, and four of those below brought
up. Two men were going down the air shaft
to render assistance, when the second explo-
sion occurred, and were blown to pieces
There was such small supply of water that
little could be done to quench the flames.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1873-04-19

A somewhat remarkable character
has just terminated Il very brilliant
career at the little village Of North
Granville, in Washington County,
New York. His name is Tom Cree,
and his earliest place Of residence was
the poor-housc. He was taken thence
by a kind farmer, and given 500.
He had great aptitude for trade, and
soon multiplied his capital several
fold. Then he branched ont, and so
great was the confidence of the citi-
zens of the place in his business abili-
ties, that he had no difficulty in pro-
curing all the money that he wanted.
He started Il bank; engaged in all
kinds of enterprises, and established
business relations that extended from
Boston to Iowa. All this time he was
lavishly generous, and gained wide
reputation for his benevolence. But
the, other day he disappeared, and
now it is found that he has robbed
his neighbors Of 100000, leaving
some Of them so.poor that they will
he compelled to go to the poor-house,
and that, in addition to long list Of
other rascalities, he has committed
forgeries to the amount of many
thousands of dollars.
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THE ILLUSTRATED
PSYCHOLOGICAL JOURNAL
Volume Fifty.Sfx

,The Science Of Mind is the central
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PhremOlOgy is the demonstrabie basis
of Mental Philosophy. It shows how the - al-
yersities Of human character and capacity
are related to the laws OF the universe; mar
monies the human being with the Divine,
and iustifies the ways Of God to man"
ssE{mOv ThyseIf.' Since the Gre
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gled as never before towards solution oi
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The origin of Races, still earnest
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The Origin Of LifeS still more IN
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Physiology Rnd d1'sycnOIOgy VIII
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A Touch Of Nature.

MUSIC IN CAMP.
Two armies covered hill and plain
Where Rappahannock's waters
Ran deeply crimsoned with the stain
OF battles recent slaughtcrs.
The summer clouds lay pitched like tents
In neads at heavenly azure;
And eaoh dread gun Of the elements
Slept in its hid embrasure.
Tho breeze so softly blew, it made
No forest leaf to quiver;
And the smoke Of the random cannonade
Rolled slowly from the river.
And now, where circling hills look down
With cannon grimly planted,
Der listless camp and silent town
The golden sunset slanted;
When on the fervid air there came
A strain, now rich, now tender;
The music seemed itself atlame
With days departing splendor.
A Federal hand, which owe and morn
Played measures brave and nimble,
Had just struck up with flute and horn
And lively clash OF cymbal.
Down fockcd the soldiers to the hanks,
Till margined by its pebbles,
Ono wooded shore was blue with "Yanks,
And one was gray with "Rebels."
Then all was still and then the band
With movement light and trieksy,
Made stream and forest hill and strand,
Reverherate with 'Dixie,'
Unconscious stream, with FURNISHED glow
Went proudly DER its pebbles,
But thrilled throughout It's deepest flow
With yelling Of the Rebels.
Again IL pause, and then again
The trumpet pealed sunUrOus,
And "Yanhee Doodle" was the strain
To which the shore gave chorus.
The laughing ripple shoreward flew
10 kiss the shining pebbles:
loud shrie1ed the swarming Boys in Blue
Defiance to the Rebels.
And yet once more the busle sang
Above the stormy riot;
No shout upon the evening rang:
There reigned holy quiet.
The sad, slow stream it's noiseless food
Poured DER the glistening pebbles:
All silent now the Yankees stood,
All silent stood the Rebels:
No unresponsive soul had heard
That plaintivc notes appealing,
So deeply Home, Sweet Home," had stirred
The hidden fOunts Of feeling.
VI DIue OF gray, Ino SOluler sees,
As by the wand Of fairy.
The cottage heath the live oak trees,
The cabin by the prairie.
Or cold or warm, his native skies
Bend in their beauty DER him:
Seen through the tear-mists in his eyes,
His loved ones stand before him.
As fades the iris after rain
lii April's fearful weather,
The vision vanished as the strain
And daylight died together.
But Memory, walked by Musics art,
Expressed in simplest numbers,
Subdued the sternest Yankees heart,
Made light the Rebels slumbcrs.
And fair tho form Of Music shines,
That bright, celestial creature,
WHO still mid wars cmbattled lines,
Gave this one touch of nature.
john Il. Thompson.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1873-04-19
The Children.

To grown-np beauty men are fond
VI singing frequent praises;
Alike they laud brunette and blonde
With pretty, higk-hown phrases
To me, though such ripe loveliness,
No doubt, il far the rarest,
Of all things fair, must confess,
The children seem the fairest
The children. with their happy looks,
Their little joys aud sorrows,
Their frank delight in story books,
Their wealth Ut bright to-morrows-
What heart hut in their tiny hands
Is soft as wax for molding!
What eye that secs their elfin bands
But joys in the beholding!
Would those kind powers that dispense
Aladdin-gifts bcfricnl me,
No thorn-crown Of pre-cminencc
In letters should they send me;
Only the skill to wake delight
Like some old story-tellcr,
That for the darlings | might write
Such tales as Cinderella
No bland reviewers suayity
Of eulogy I'd eovet;
They, with their eager gravity,
Should read my book, and love it;
And they should come about my chair,
Their tondness all my glory,
And climb my knees, and pull my hair,
And thank me for my story.
TO them, when Summer time was bright
Among the cowslip meadows,
Around the Winter-tire vt night,
While rose and fell the shadows
Their faces all toward me bent
Their eyes with pleasure glistening,
Their checks aglow with wol,derment,
And all intcntly listening
Would discourse Of gallant knights,
Their triumphs and distref SEES
OF giant foes, and tourney fights,
And beautiful princesses:
OF wide enchanted wanderings
In distant tropic prairies;
OF fairies, and all fairy things,
10 them that are my fairies.
And when in far off after-lays,
My tales should all be over,
Though no rich cenotaph Of praise
My memory should cover.
In some few hearts my name should wake
touehinf old affection.
And kind remembrance, for the sake
Of early recollection.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1873-04-19
Four Elegant Chromos
ylNIHE SCIENCE OF HEALTH
VOL Second, Commencing Jan. 1873.

THHE SCIENCE OF HEALTH.
Vol. Second, Commencing Jan. 1873.
The Science of Health having
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Popular Physiology, fully illus
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urcs and functions OF the human system.
Affections of the Eye and Ear,
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All Medical Systems, giving his
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The Economy Of Health. Only
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the Hygiene system, the people of the Unit
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ono thousand millions of dollars. Does this
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more than justify it, as we shall prove.
The Labor. Problem, Correct lab-
its OF living will ensure the laborer Health
and Strength, enable him to accumulate his
earnings, and become peclmiarily indepen-
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