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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-06-12

Every two years we are told by the puolc
speakers from the stump and by Legislative
and Congressional candidates that this is
Government by the people and for the people
that the will of the people is the law OF the
land-that all the officers from the President
down to path-master we're the peoples servants.
appointed to execute their will. This sounds
NICE doesn't it {? How is it in practice
In the matter Of appointments, are the peo-
pie consulted at all, or do the few politicians
manage that matter themselves and ignore the
wishes of the people in all such matters
Just now. somebody is resorting to a well
known dodge among politicians to place the
great Oliver Twist of Kalamazoo, on the Bench
as our Circuit Judge IN advance OF the time for
holding the judicial Convention wherein it
would be possible for the people to be heard
through delegates, some of which might posi-
bly, be outside Of tue Legal profession and Of
the people.
1t seems to be the plan to get everything
fixed just right with the Governor and then for
Judge Brown 10 send in his resignation. where
upon new Judge will be at once appointed.
The appointment thus obtained places the APP
pointee on the inside track when the NOM
mating convention shall be held, and in many
cases insures a nomination, that under other
circumstances would simply be impossible.
The people are beginning to look with con-
siderable jealousy on all appointees of rings
and cliques, and unless there shall be a reform
in the matter of appointments we shall not be
surprised to see the people repudiate candi-
dates who have secured nominations through
such means.
The people pay the salaries and are entitled
to be consulted and have some voice in the
matter OF comforting offices.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-06-12

Paw PAW HIGH SoHooL.-The anniversary
exercises of our High School will be held az
follows Senior Social on Wednesday evening,
Jun, II, to which cards of invitation will be
issued by the members of the class. Annual
address on Thursday evening, June 49, by Rev.
G. G. Rowland. Subject, obedience to Au-
thority." Exercises OF the Graduating Class
on Friday evening, June 10. The address and
the graduating exercises will begin promptly
at s o'clock.
During the coming week the yearly examina-
tions of all the grades will take place. On
Friday at IL o'clock the yearly reports and
promotions viii be made. Patrons and friends
Of the school are cordially invited to be present
during these examinations and exercises.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-06-12
The celebrated Horse
Young Bashaw
DESCRIPTION.

Will make the season Of 1874, at the Willard
House Barn, In the Village of Paw Paw, ex-
clusively.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-06-12

A gentlemen engaged IN building in Grand
Rapids, and just now employing large num-
Der OF day laborers whom he pays on Saturday
nights says it is a sad sight to see the wives
and mothers of many of these men gathering
round, as the hour for payment draws nigh, in
order to prevail upon their hus bands and sons
to give them their money 80 that il shall not
be spent for liquor or lost at gambling and the
children be thus deprived OF the very necessa-
res Of life. These are ignorant women
They belong 20 that class that Anti-W oman
SuFragists believe would not vote on the side
o. reform
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-06-12

II you want your old clothes made new,
leave them at Miss Rhoda's to be sent to the
st cam Dye Works at Kalamazoo.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-06-12
business Notices.

John j. Sherman, Attorney at Law, Circuit
Court Commissioner for Van Buren, County
Office over Hawks Jewelry Store, Phelps street.
Decatur, opposite pnncombe House. Wlll be
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Of each week.
Dated April 10Th. 1874.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-06-12

The following are the statistics of Pine
Grove:-Population 1851. gain Of nine per
cent. since 1S70 land under cultivation, 6,245
acres; wheat raised, 1902 bushels or eleven
and half bushels per acre &c, All bushels OF
corn. The whole number OF acres OF wheat
now sown Is 1,S49, about 600 more than last
year. The town has ten manufactures, seven
steam saw mills aud one water saw mill whole
amount Of capital invested S32,7OO value OF
products for 1873. $50, 900.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-06-12

The following resolutions were passed unan-
imously on the 2Sth OF May, by the Michigan
state Convention of Methodists. in session at
Jackson
Whereas, The Legislature OF Michigan, at its
recent session, submitted to the electors Of the
State, proposition to amend the State Const-
tuition 80 as to admit the WON en- OF Michigan
to the elective franchise therefore,
Resolved, That this Convention recognize
the action Of the Legislature as a step towards
higher and purer admin stration of the Gov
eminent Of our country, aud we hope the pro-
vision will be adopted.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-09

In the Spanish Cortes, Saturday, the
Deputies on. two votes, gave majorities
against President CASTELAR,. General
Pavia, who is a friend of President
CASTELAR,, thereupon occupied the Palace
of the Cortes and other public build
ings with 14,O00 troops. He dissolved
the Cortes, and summond the most emil
nent men of all parties, including mem
bers of the present Government. only
excepting Carlists and Intransigentes, to
form new Government. This, Gener-
al Pavia declared, was the only means
for the salvation of the country. He
refused, personally, to become member
of the Government. The majority
against Castelar, in the Cortes was 20.
Great excitement prevailed in Madrid.
President CASTELAR,, in his message to the
Cortes, says the insurgents of Cartagena
have direct communication with the
Carlists; he deplores the disorganization
of army, which has greatly aggravated
the Carlist war He recommends legis-
lation for gratuitous public instruction
and for the abolition of servile labor
and of slavery within the Spanish do
minions on both sides of the Atlantic.
Relating to the Virginius, he promises
to submit documents showing that while
war had been avoided, the principles of
international law had been upheld. A
dispatch from Bayonne reports that the
Republican force commanded by Gener-
al Moriones, is in critical position,
being opposed by 10000 Carlists.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-09
A Strange Country.

The tract of country known as the
Slat Range Valley is probably one Of
the most curious that Southern Califor-
MIA can boast of. 1t is there the inn
mense deposits of borax were discover.
ed something like year ago, and, at the
time, the whole lower or central portion
Of the basin was covered with a white
deposit, breaking away in some places
in large soda reefs; in others, resemb-
ling the waves of the ocean, and in still
others stretching out for miles in one
unbroken level, from which the sun re-
1ected its rays with glare almost un-
endurable. But one Of the most singu-
lar features in connection with this sec
tion was the absence of rain or mois-
ture, the days were my and hot, the
nights without dew, and generally warm
For more than five years, it is said, by
those who claim to know, there has been
no rain there, until some three months
since the spell was broken. Suddenly
and with scarcely any warning, rain
commenced to fall, and for thirty
hours it came down steadily but unceas-
ingly, unaccompanied by wind, but YET
thorough drenching rain. For two OF
three days it remained pleasant, when
suddenly water spout was seen wind
ing its way through the valley. 1t came
in zigzag course across the upper end
of the lake, striking the range of hills
on the east side and coursing rapidly
along them. The canons and gorges
were soon fled with water, which pour
ed from them in fearful volume and
spread itself out upon the bottom. In
short time it was over, and denizens
of the locality now look for another dry
season of five years. The borax COM
pany now in operation there are said to
be doing well, and another set of works
on small scale will probably go up with
in short time Thirty-fve hundred
pounds of the refined article were re.
Gently shipped to San Francisco, and ten
tons of crude materials.-Los Angelol
Express.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-09
A CatastsOphe That Didn't Occur.

Correspondence y. Y. Times.
WASHINGTON, December 80, 1878.
1t is startling to know and realize now
how near We were last winter to figuring
in a dismal sensation that would have
sent thrill of horror not only through
our own Nation, but throughout the civ
ilized world. do not think any of those
who frequent Washington during the
winter season, and love to linger at re-
eeptions and levees at the White House,
would consider the notoriety of being a.
mong list of killed and wounded, war
ranted to appear in every newspaper in
the world, as victims of falling ceiling
ofthe Executive Mansion, compensation
or consolation for the loss of life or
limb. Now it is first known that such
catastrophe was possible. The plaster
ing fell last winter in one of the large
halls at the White House adjoining the
East Room, and the ceiling of the latter
was tested, and found to be unsafe. 1t
was at that time impossible TO make re-
pairs, so strict orders were given that
when there was crowd in the East
Room there should be 10 moving of fur
niture or rapid movements of any kind
in the apartments above. Every pre-
caution was taken TO insure safety, and,
fortunately, with success but as soon as
the President and family vacated the
house, repairs were begun in the grand
East Room. The ceiling and the plas-
tering of the walls were torn away, the
glrders were strengthened, and now four
C0rinthian columns-two on each side
of the room-support beams which in
their turn help to support the ceiling
These columns are placed one on either
side the large central double window
facing east, and one on either side of the
double door opposite, leading into the
hall into which the doors of the Red,
Blue and Green Rooms, and the State
dining room open, and from which as
cends the stair case leading to the pri-
vate apartments occupied by the Presi-
dents family.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-09
Novel Explosion.

Mr.. George w. Strong, living at Lo-
gan, Ohio, bought, some time since, a
new cook stove. After it had been in
use few days, Mrs. s. kindled fire in
the stove preparatory to getting supper,
one evening, and as she was about leav-
ing, terrible explosion took place, blow
ing pots, kettles, stove-lids, &C., about
the room promiscuously, and creating a
great sensation in the neighborhood, but
luckily, doing no further damage.
1t was afterward ascertained that the
explosion was caused by powder which
had been used in mining the coal, which
becoming damp was not ignited when
the blast was set off. This powder, by
some means got into Mr.. SIS coal pile,
and thence into the stove, with the result
above stated.
Mr.. S. states that the stove il re-
markably heavy and strong one. If it
had been one of the light stoves, now in
common use, the consequence might
have been very serious.
The name of this stove il the 'fSensa-
tion," said to be the best in use, and sold
exclusively by G. H. Stafford, Somerset,
OHIO
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-09
To the Public.


Having lost every dollars worth of
goods in our Store, by the fire on Wednes-
day morning, we desire TO return our
thanks to those who have so kindly ex-
pressed their. sympathy, and particular
ly to the business men of the town who
come forward so generously and offer
to stand by us until we are 'again estab-
lished in business. We ask not one dol
lar of any one except what is justly due
US, all of which we want, and will be
compelled to have, at once. We thank
the citizens of Somerset and vicinity for
the very liberal patronage heretofore
given US, and hope we viii merit the
same in the future.
Nov. % 1873. SKIM & Bro.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-09
Show and stealings in Washington.

The shameless extravaganza of the
shoddy aristocracy of Washington has
been frequently commented on in these
columns. A detailed account of birth
day party given by Senator Stewart in
honor of one of his daughters last win
ter, was printed as one of the most stri-
king examples of the vulgar pomp and
show which have become fashionable
during the present Administration. A
private establishment was not to be
found which would afford sufficient ca
paeity to accommodate the 500 or 1000
people invited. A public hall was hired
for week, and the Botanical Garden
moved thither. Hundreds of singing
birds were hired for the occasion. The
Marine Band was kindly loaned by the
Secretary of the Navy. a famous cater
er was paid $1,000 for refreshments:-
The mother and daughter blazed with
$4,000 worth of diamonds, and swim
died Englishmen paid the bills.
OF course, when this sort of example
is set by Senator it is natural for 9TH
ers to initiate. If they haven't the
means they will keep both eyes open for
an opportunity to plunder the Govern
ment or cheat stupid foreigners or cred
ulous Americans. When their official
superiors indulge themselves in this ex-
travagant way, it is not surprising that
paymasters speculate with public money
and heads of departments and chief
clerks use contingent funds to provide
themselves with horses and carriages
The decay of official morals is largely |
attributable to this inordinate love for
display and fast living which of late
years has become so great at the Nation
al capital-[N n. Y. Sun.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-09

With the exception of our neighbor,
Arizona, less is known of New Mexico
by the world at large than any other
territory of the American Union.
Strange as it may seem, yet it is never
theless true. that the Territorial Legis-
lature, which convend within the past
few days, has assembled in the Capitol
whose foundation was laid nearly a CEN
tury before the Pilgrim Fathers landed
on Plymouth Rock Still more strange
is it that this building, the "Old palace." I"
which is used conformity by the execu-
tive, legislative, and judicial branches
of the Government, was commenced as
far back as 1910, and still remains in
complete, never having been finished.
1t is one of the many wonders Of this
remote inland country, and il is a some
what unsightlv structure, despite its
name. II is construed of adobe, but
still is very substantial building. 1t is
proposed that during the coming year
it shall be remodeled and repaired. This
will cost several thousand dollars-an
amount which is trifing in the eyes of
an enterprising American, but which
appears to be very large to many of the
"Greaser" or half-breed Mexican popu-
lation, whose ideas of liberality in be-
half of public improvements are ex-
tremely contracted.-C0 Correspondence y
the Chicago Tribune.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-09

If we may credit the observation of a
Boston writer there is inevitably an as
eending and descending scale in families
in regard to money. That is to say,
wealthy young men begin where their
fathers left off, and end where their
fathers as business men began-in pow
erty. 1t follows that our millionaires of
the future are the young gentlemen who
are at present skillfully conducting the
onerous details of the peanut, candy
and boot-black trades. One clever little
match merchant is mentioned as one OF
the coming gold princes. Having moth
ing but the power and determination to
work, he borrowed little while ago
S25, all of which astonishing fortune
he invested in matches. He presently
sold his stock at good profit, paid his
debt, and began business untrammeled
putting away every spare dollar in bank
and being now the possessor Of $500, 9
quantity of matches worth $50, and
money enough besides to give him daily
comfort This is the sort of boy tc
know his catechism, and never go swim
ming on Sunday, and naturally to grow
up rich and respected.
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Arthur's Illustrated Home Magazine.

Bright, cheerful, earnest and progress
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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-09
Baltimore, Pittsburgh g Chicago
Telegraph School.

Fifty young men wanted to learn the
art of telegraphy by a young man at
Lexington, Richmond county, O., who
has been in active service on the B. & o.
r. r. for number of years, and who
can give you the best of advantages with
the privilege of practicing in a railroad
Office when you have been pronounced
capable, which will prepare you for ac-
tive duty. This school will be opened
January End, 1874 Amy person wish
ing further particulars on the above sub
;ect, will please address the undersigned
who will cheerfully give full particulars
J. F. BURKE,
IS Operator
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-09

The Teachers Institute which closed
a session at this place on Friday last,
was, we are pleased to learn, more like
what an "Institute' should be, than any
that have heretofore convened in our
village. There was good attendance of
teachers and others interested in educa-
tionalimatters present, and the proceed
ings we're of nature to indicate an
awakening" to the importance of main
tanning and making profitable future
sessions of the aInstitnteY Next week
we will print the minutes of the proceed
ings of the session just closed.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-09

SIR EDWIN LANDsEER.-Of the
great painter, Sir Edwin Landseer the
Imperial Biography of Art says: "No
English painter has been more popular,
and none-except Sir Thomas Lawrence
has received such immense sums for
his works. For the copyright of some
of his pictures he obtained $4,000 ($15,-
000,) in addition to che original price of
the picture" 1t was a master stroke
when the publishers of The Christian at
Work presented the triple combination
of magnificent chrome (about two by
two and half feet in size) of Land
seer's great painting of dogs and sheep
The Twins'-with Talmage as editor
of their paper, and Spurgeon as special
contributor. They deserve success, and
will getit Write to them, at 102 Cham.
Der streets, N. Y, for sample copies and
terms. Agents wanted. See their ad.
vertisement.
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Attention.

All persons knowing themselves in
debted to the subscriber, will please call
and pay the same as soon as possible
Those not paying, or at least settling
said accounts before the LIST day of Feb
ruary, viii find them in the hands of the
proper officer for collection. Pay at
once, and save costs. regret to say this,
but necessity compels me.
l. WEAVER.
P.S. / am just receiving a large
stock of Cassimeres and general dry
goods, which / will sell rs1y cheap for
cash or produce. Come and see them.
39w3 /. w.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-09

Just before going to press we were in
formed by responsible person, that
Blakeney's New York and Western The
atrical Troupe, has engaged the Town
Hall, and will give two entertainments,
on Friday and Saturday evenings, Jan.
10Th and 18th.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-09

The soft weather Of the past week has
had a bad effect upon the roads, and the
health of individuals, generally. A
"freeze" and Square" fnow of about
a foot. for the balance of the winter,
wouldn't be out of order, and would be
universally received with much satisfac-