The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-25

EDITOR NoRrHERNER AND Friends or WOMAN
SUFFRAGE:
have been on tour, speaking tour.
and spoke The most unpleasant part OF the
trip was starting from Paw Paw at four o'clock
In the morning, but had made arrangements
with the Mich Central to have the cars NEE,
me at Lawton about five, and did not wish TO
dlsappoint them. 1t was cold morning, and
so dark that could not enjoy the beautiful
scenery between Paw Paw and Lawton. Wait ed
about ten minutes III Lawton, when the train
came putting along and stopped just long
enough for me to get on, then the bell rang
he whistle blew, and on we went rejoicing
when 10 little man with black cap, which
said conductor" came round begging. 1t ii
more blessed to give than receive, 80 I gave
hum ninety cents, all had to spare, and ht
passed on.
/ met Mr.. Burlington on the train, editor Of
the Dowagiac Republican. Says his paper ii
open for discussion on both sides of the suf
frsge question, and spoke very highly of some
of the Dowagiac ladies who are working fol
the amendment. had imagined HIM to be I
short thick-set, cross-looking man, who Away,
spoke with a snarl; on the contrary, he is tall
slim, pleasant and socable. We sometimes
form strange opinions Of people we have never
seen. No doubt If he ever thought Of me, Il
was as a melancholy old maid, who wore greer
goggles and carried blue umbrella.
Changed cars at Niles for Cassopolis, ant
waited in the depot about two hours. Their
are forty-six boards in the floor OF that room
one mirror, one hotel directory and one time
table framed They sent a band OF music Il
escort me from Niles to Cassopolis, but til,
band made a mistake and got off at small
station where some good people were going t,
have picnic, | believe.
Mrs. Hathaway and myself spoke in Cassop
oils Friday evening to good looking audience
Mrs. Hathaway is pleasant speaker and goo,
reasoner, and I-wore my good clothes. Satur
day evening spoke at Young's Prairie, AM
part Of my audience we're affected to tears
CA baby cried.) One young gentleman presen
asked some Of the girls if they were goln
about through the mud to vote. - Oh no." sal
they. g. u boys are going to take u.s."
heard an interesting little anecdote Of an
other young gentleman, who lives on the Pra
RE. When some OF the girls asked him II b
were going to let them vote, CALAMITY ssid
No, ! would see them all In h--ll first" .
few days after he heard some Of them talkn
about DR. Livingstone, and innocently inquired
WHO is Mr.. Livingstone
Sunday evening preached at NandalIa. NJ
text was taken from John 10; "a, {" A me-
commandment give unto you that We love on
another" after which the congregation joine
in singing tie Doxology. A vote was also take
on the suffrage question. The men who favore
woman suffrage were requested to rise. The
all stood mp with the exception OF one prett
young man, and when those opposed were RI
quested to lise he remained sitting. / thin
that young man is under conviction. Whe
the ladies who wanted to vote we're requisite
to rise, about one half arose, and when thos
who thought they ought to vote we're requisite
to rise, the balance all stood up, think.
Some appropriate and witty remarks wei
made by Mr.. Under. a lawyer, formerly OF d.
catur, who now resides at Vandalia. He is a
dCLlNo WoIhcl On tuc buhfdec uuoptiohs
Started from Vandala for home early Mol
day morning, and again had the pleasure
waiting in the depot at Niles. AS 1 said befol
there are forty-six boards in that floor, OF
mirror, one time table and one hotel director
Weary patience was at length rewarded by sigl
of the homewsrd bound tram, and with Il
joyful prospect ahead Of soon beng in that Ii
tie store again, hurried on board with q than
full heart. Found the little Vulcan in its ne
dress waiting for me at Lawton, and arrived
home just in time to fold the Chicago Times.
enjoyed the trip very much. had goo
houses. was we'll entertained 10y agreeable con
panv, aud plenty of good things to eat. Thef
strong minded women, 1 find, are general
good cooks but, on the whole, think l shall
glad when November CONES and the amer
ment Is carried, for,
BE it ever 90 humble.
There's no place like Paw Paw.
RuoDA