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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-18
An Ugly Plaything.

A 4-year-old son of one Riley, living
on the old Milford and Oswego turnpike,
in Blooming Grove township, this
county, came into the house on Saturday
last, carrying rattlesnake. He had one
hand clasped tightly about its neck, and
the other about its rattles. The mother
of the child was terrified, and screamed
TO the boy to throw the snake on the
floor, which he did. Ir coiled up in a
second, and filed the room with the din
of its rattles. Mrs. Riley seized the
broom, and soon dispatched the serpent.
Her little boy cried over the death of his
venomous plaything, and said there was
more where he got that, and he would
90 after another one.
Mrs. Riley summoned her husband
from an adjoining field. He asked the
child to show him where he got the snake.
| He led the way into the scrub oaks about
q quarter of mile from the road, to q
small ledge of rock, in which there were
many assures. There, basking in the
sun, the farmer saw dozens OF rattle
snakes. He took his child in his arm
and hurried away from the spot. Procur-
ing the assistance of hired man, the two,
armed with fails, returned to the
den. They attacked the serpents,
threshing right and left. For five min.
utes the contest waged, the noise made
by the rattles of the snakes being almost
deafening. Riley and his man killed
twenty-one of the reptiles, and many es-
caped into the assures in the rock. Ri
ley's little boy had wandered alone
to this dangerous place, and had cap
tured the snake and taken it home. II
was two feet and half long, and hac
seven rattles. Milford (Pa.) Cor. Nelt
York Sun.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-18
Public Suicide of a Widow in China

The overland China mail gives an ac-
count of strange suicide which was
lately committed at Fuh-chow Foo. Ii
seems that young lady, an inhabitant
of that city, who had the misfortune to
be left a widow while yet in her teens,
was urged by some injudicious relatives
to enter again into the bonds of wedlock.
The thought thus suggested of supply
ing the place of her late husband was so
repugnant TO her feelings that, in order
to escape from the persecution of her
advisers, she determined to "ascend to
heaven on the back of stork," or, in
other words, publicly to commit suicide.
Having arrived at this determination,
day was fixed for the ceremony. Early
on the fatal morning the lady, dressed
as the Queen of Heaven and surrounded
by large following of admiring rela-
tives and friends, started from her Late
husbands house in a sedan chair for the
scene OF her self-inficted death. By
the way she visited her parents to bid
them farewell, and stopped occasionally
on the way to taste the viands which
were placed at intervals 10y the side of
the road, as at funeral. On arriving
at an open space at the back cf the
Hai-chao Temple she mounted on a
scaffolding which had been erected for
the purpose, and, having bowed to the
vast crowd which had assembled TO wit
ness the proceedings, she cried with
loud voice, Heaven and eartht and
my friends am quite satisfied to die
in this manner"
Having said this, she stepped ON to .
chair on the platform and thrust her
head through the moose of red cord,
which hung suspended from acrossbean
above her. At the same moment a red
cloth was placed over her head and face.
and then, without the least hesitation,
she jumped off the chair. Death was
almost instantaneous, aud she expired
without the least apparent struggle
Unfortunately the effects of this young
lady's self devotion did not end with her
life, for 80 deep an impression did her
conduct make on some boys who had
witnessed the spectacle that they am used
themselves on the following day bv
making believe to follow her example.
BY misadventure, while one of then
was adjusting the rope round his mech.
his playmases ran of, and ON their return
they found that he likewise had cas-
cended to heaven on the back of a s>srk. 70
Pail Matt Gazette.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-18
Pith and Point.
Aitn anu fOlnts
A PROPER fraction-A better hall.

A PROPER fraction-A better hall.
WHERE does leading phyGeian"
generally lead tol
MOTHER Eve was The first beIhina-
er. She used to ring the chimes for
Adam.
WHAT letter would make eyery flower
alike W would make all flowers waN
flowers.
BANKERS ought to prosper. They al
ways take so much interest In the busi-
ness, you know.
A PRIVATE in the army sent letter t.
his sweetheart, closing with, "May
Heaven cherish and keep you from youn
truly, John Smith"
AN exchange ponders on the Eastern
troubles, and lucidly remarks Tar-
key is redeemed. At least, the Sultsx
took it from his uncle"
A WIFE in San Jose, CAL, became
wildly jealous of her husband, and killed
herself, which left the husband FREQ b.
marry the woman who had caused ths
jealousy, and he did it within three
months.
A MINISTER asked boy what o'elocl
it was. "About II, sir" was the
reply. "Well," quoth the minister, ''i
thought it had been more" Its never
any more here" said the boy; "it Just
begins at l again"
A Boston physician says that blowing
comets or trombones is the best exercise
women can take for the purpose OF ex--
panding their lungs and making them.
selves straight. P'raps. But they mnst
let corsets and whalebones be biuweG
first.
The Whitehall Mich Tinses "prods
its delinquent subscribers in this mefs-
ciless way "We saw musquito work
about ten minutes yesterday trying tc
get his bill through the skin of q nan
who owes us two years. subscriptions
How we laughed at that demoraliZed
little insect as, with lock of disgust,
he folded up his little bill, placed It IN
his pocket and went for another victim !"
RESULTS OF BAD REPUTATION.
Once saw fox, in terror, running hastily away.
whence" said I, good Master Reynard, this pre-
cipitate dismay?"
"stop me not! heard the master give eomnanc
"well, and what is that to you. sir? What's a bvt
lock TO fox?"
should say, See there
That's an OK = the rest would kill me- For the error
who would care?
Malice rides All Arab courser, strikes his blow ss
fate. .1sr
Justice, travelling in his carriage, mostly
hour too late"
A HBERNIAN collector of soap-grease
at the South End, who has driven around
the most shattered old frame that q horse
hide could cover. appeared the other
morning, bucket in hand, and on foot.
When questioned as to the absence Of
his four legged scarecrow, he, replied !:
"Och Mrs. Blank, minny dollar I've
spint on thin harses, an they do be dy-
in on me hands, bad cess to EN-" To
this the housekeeper suggested that per-
haps il would be better and cheaper to
buy a good horse. "Thrue for ye,
ma'am," said the Grecian. "By me
soul av l see the morrow I'll buy good
harse av it costs me taOinty dollars "-
Boston Commercial Bulletin.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-18
OUR SUMMER FRIENDS.
BY JOHN BRoUaHAx.l

AS the bee is to the rose
While the honey treasure flows,
Singing gentle songs Of love
To each blossom in the grove,
Pausing only in its flight
Where the sweets of life are brigh
All unwilling to depart
Till he reached the very heart,
And when all the luscious store
Is exhausted, sings no more.
AS the bee is to the rose
While the honey treasure flows
Are summer friends.
As the shadows to the boat
On changeful lake afloat,
When the lake is in repose,,
Like another boat II shows,
And all fortune elevates
Ger the surface initiates.
But ripple on its breast
Shadow trembles with unrest,
And when tempests gather round
Can no longer there be found
AS the shadow TO the boat
On the changeful lake afioat
Are summer friends.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-18

AN eminent physician says that swee
oil is not only an Gntidote to the bite of
a rattlesnake, but twill cure poison OF
any kind, both on man and beast" The
patient must take a spoonful of it inter
nally and bathe the wound, for cure.
To cure horse il takes eight times as
much as for man. A pint of whisky is
also good for "snakebite.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-18

LII may make certain fine people start
to learn that 100000 gallons of Cab
fornia wine is annually paid FOR aud con-
sumed in this country under foreign
labels.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-08-18

The pontoon bridge to be erected
over the Missouri river at Omaha will
cost $50, 900 and be 2, 759 feet long. 1t
will be used by wagons and streets cars.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14
The Aldine.

The present number, and fourth In or.
der, is very desirable one, maintaining
the average standard of excellence in
every particular. Its illustrations are
named as follows: Crook Rovers' Land"
full page }, "Ferra-C Gotta Flower Stand"
Son Bear River, Maine;" ."The Lexing-
ton of the Lea," "Castle of Furstin-
stein. sllesiaI "Old Cottage in the
scenes from "Falstafr;" the last OF
which, "Shall 1 not take mine ease in
mine imp is tull-page engraving; and
the whole series is copied from the
originals OF the German artist, Edward
Grutzner, of the Munich school.
Decides it's descriptive literature, are
both. poems and essays. Mrs. Haw-
thorne's "Art in London" the second
paper ON fArt in Boston," and "Habits
of Authors" will each commend them
selves to the readers appreciative atten-
tiOn,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14
Court CuIlings.

Bondebusch and wife against B. 81
monson. An application for an injunc
tion to restrain defendant from closin,
up a road between the lands Of the
parties. Injunction granted.
Augusta May against Frank K. Mayer
An action for alimony, based upon the
grounds of abandonment and gross neg
Iect OF duty. The Court decreea thai the
plaintiff shall have the sole control o
her separate property at Wineburg, this
county, and that she should have the
possession and secure the rents and
profits during their joint lives, and until
further order Of the property Of the de.
fendant In this city, subject to the pay
ment to him out OF the rents of $50 pei
annum, she to keep the property insured
and repaired.
The following indicted by the Grand
Jury pleaded guilty: Chas. Wheeler
burglary; Henry Snyder, grand larceny,
and David Beghel, horse-stealing. John
Kerr, indicted for burglary, was allowed
to plead guilty 10 petit larceny. They
were remanded for sentence.
j. +. Leuchtenburg against the city.
An action to recover his compens tion
while Overseer of the Poor from 1868 to
1875. The city demurred on the ground
that since 1869 the right of compe nsa-
tion has been taken away from the Over
seers Of the Poor by section three hun.
dred and two of the code, and that as TO
the plaintiff services in 1860, they have
been barred by the statute limitations of
six years.. Demurrer overruled.
W. ii. David against the Cincinnati
and Harrison Turnpike Company. A
proceeding in error to reverse the judg-
ment OF Magistrate In Green Town
ship. The plaintiff was fned $40 and
costs for refusing to pay toll. Judgment
affirmed.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14
Announcements. A

Rehearsal by the Beaumont-Fletchel
Circle Thursday night.
The Cincinnati Mannerchor gives its
annual masquerade ball on Wednesday
evening next at Turner Hall.
There will be a special meeting of the
School Board this evening to consider
lition of the intermediate Schools.
DR.. e. Williams. tomorrow evening al
College Hall, will deliver the regular
course lecture ON the Sense of Sight,
Tor the benefit Of the Young Mems Mer.
camille Library Association.
The commencement exercises of the
Cincinnati College of Med c.ns and
Surgery will be held in Pixies Opera.
house next Thursday evening. Ad.
dresses will be made by Rev. DR.. f. s.
Hoyt, Prof. G. r. Stuntz, an Rev. DR..
Payne. The music will be furnished by
the Cincinnati Orchestra.
Rev. Henry d. Moore will lecture at
Robinson's Opera-house Wednesday
evening, February %. Subject: "The
Language Of Words and the Language
o Sentiment, or Our English Tongue as
used in Oratory, Poetry and Conyersa-
tion." Also, selections from "Hamlet, {"
Macbeth" "Othello," and works of
other English poets, and from the Bible
The programme of the Shakespeare
Club for tomorrow evening includes
"Orange Blossoms" with the following
cast: "Colonel Clarence" Mr.. Trimble !;
"Mr. Falcon Hope," Mr.. Fogarty; "Mr.
Septimus Symmetry" Mr.. Barbour;
"Violet Hope," Mrs. Shreve; Isabella
Clarence" Mrs. Moore; "Louisa," Miss
Slayer; and 'tThe Two Buzzards; or,
Whitebait at Greenwich" with the toll
lowing cast: "Mr. Benjamin Buzzard,"
Mr.. Finch; "Mr. Glimmer," Mr.. w. Mil
ler; ''John Small" MIR. Mclean; "Lu.
cretia Buzzard," Mrs. Paul; "Sally,"
Miss Woolwine.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14
Snicida.

u W. Shober has for a long time been
suffering from hemorrhage of the lungs
and other diseases from which his ply.
sician gave him little hope ofrecovery.
On Saturday he told his father, who is
sexton Of the Second Presbyterian
Church, that he would soon leave him.
At about o'clock his mother and sister
heard pistol-shot, and although the
mother remarked, III wonder il that
could be George shooting himself" she
did not 60 up stairs for several hours,
wnen she found him dead. The jury re-
turned verdict of suicide, caused by
long continued illness.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14
ROAD NOTICE.
NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that petition win
IN be presented to the Board Of County Com
missioners OF Hamilton County, Chic, at their
March Session, A. ID. 1876, praying TO alter a
County Road, in Miami Township, in said
county, beginning at the intersection OF Loop
avenue and the main road from Ceyes to North
Bend, opposite the hotel OF VIM. Fllnchpaugh,
In the village Of North Bend; thence north
westwardly and westwardly by the most con-
venient and desirable route to that portion Of
said Loop avenue lying on the southeast side OF
the mound upon which Gen. Harrison lie buried
thence westwardly along and over said avenue
TO its intersection with Cliff avenue, as shown
on the plat Of subdivision Of dover estate of
widow Of Gen. W. II. Harrison.
JOHN q. CONNER,
ie'-atA Ara OTHERS, Pehtioners,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14

city by false nretenses, but who escaped
from the Gait House while seeking bail,
A requisition had been obtained for his
arrest and on Thursday three officers LETT
Tor Elliston and kept guard around
Southard's house until Friday, when
Southland escaped by the assistance of
nifty armed men. Souihard, by trumpcd.
up story had made the mob believe that
his arrest was black-mailing operation.
put when the mistake was found out the
bird had flown.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14
EDUCATIONAL.
GERMAN TEACHING
Prof. OSCAR ABRAHAMSOHN,

Late Principal Of the Abrahamsohn,s German
school, OF louisville. and graduate OF the Uni
versity Of Berlin, viii give private lessons In
German, and will also take classes OF Ladies,
Gentlemen and Children. German taught In
such way as to make pupils proficient in
speaking the language In from six TO eight
months. Prices very reasonable. Best refer
ence can be given. Address OSCAR ABRA-
HAMS0HN, City Post-ofice, or between II
ana u A. II. at g GORGE u. STEVENS 4 CO.,
No, 80 West Fourth street. Cincinnati,
ja11-lp n, "a, ,ls&F, NAN
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14
WHEELER & WILSON'S
-
New No. s Sewing Machine. d.

We, manufacturers Of Boots and Shoes, aW
using Wheeler & Wilson's New No. Sewing
Machine in all kinds Of stitching ON our work.
and confidently believe that 1t will supersedS
all others in this branch Of manufactures, foE
the following reasons: i
/. The work done by this machine is superior
to that OF any other in variety, amount, excel-
lence and beauty. Il
2. This machine is more durable than any
other Of its class, requiring much less OUTLAY
for repairs and renewal of parts. 4
8. 1t does the cording or staying Of button
holes in most elegant and substantial man
ner. without the expense of royalty.
In short, because by the use Of this machina
we can turn out superior work at less cost thar
with any other.
(sIGNED BY MANY.l
D6g 1t is fast superseding all other mar
chimes for leather work.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14

A man with a red face, and lookin g
rather shabby, called at house in tn 9
country one Sunday, and asked for a
drink Of cider. The good lady OF the
house refused. telling him that she
would not. He urged, telling her she
had better, for some persons had enter
tanned angels unawares. eyes," said
she, 81 know that. But angels don't 20
about drinking cider on Sundayn
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20 m order TO scoommodato Eas.orn

~ IN order TO accommodate Eastern
Advertisers in the STAR, Mr.. e. Duncan
Aninen. No. 70 Astor House, New York
City, has been appointed our general and
special Agent for the Eastern States.
This will be branch office Of the STAR.
Mr. bniffen being authorized to make
advertising contracts on our behalf. ana
receipt all collections therefor In our
name.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14
WHEELER & WILSON'S
New No. z Machine,

Now for the first time introduced to the pub
lie, ranks in excellence with their famous
No. Machine, but has some notifications
adapting it to special classes of work Ths
Tailor will find it as we'll suited to his work
as is No. 6 to leather work. 1t might property
be termed the Tailor's Machine.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14

The Greatest Discovery or the Age n
DR.. T0BIAs's VENETIAN LINIMENT for the
cure Of Aches and Pains; also Cholera, Dyseutery,
Collie and Vomiting; warranted for over 27 years.
and never failed. No family or traveller should be
wthoutit it. 1t Is worth Its weight in gold. Sold by
the Druggists Depot. 10 Park place. Fifty cents and
q; saving of2s per cent. on the q bottles.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14
THE YOUNG NAvIGATORS.

Also beautiful country Four children three girls and have
old these while
being made Of chips
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SEWING MACHINES -
Wheeler { Wilson's
ROTARY-HOOK, LOCK-STITCH !
SEWING MACHINES.
MORE THAN
OF THEIR
Family Machines
In USE.
A Quarter Of q Century's trial has DEM
onstrated their Superiority. 4
A Quarter Of a Century's trial has DEM
onstrated their Superiority.

Wheeler e. Wilson'S New No. g
Machine must eventually super
sede all others now known with
which it comes i'm competition. We
recommend for it the hi g IN est
award which it is i'm the power OF
the Institute to bestOw.''-From tho
unanimous report Of the five Judges Of tha
American Institute, New York, 1874. \
The Board of Managers unanimously ap~
proved the report, and recommended for thif
machine the Gold Medal of the Insti-
tutes
The Board of Direction unanimously ap%
proved this recommendation, and awarded tho
Gold Medal to Wheeler q Wilson. the only
Gold Medal awarded for Sewing Machine By
the American Institute for many years.
The Austrian Official Report Of the Vienna
Exposition pronounced it "the marvel Of tha
Exposition" and added, " this universal ma,
chine sews the heaviest leather harness and
the finest gauze with truly pearl stitch" D
The Grand Medal of Progress wa6
awarded for it. 4
What the Leading Manufacturers Of BoOa<
and Shoes say of \
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14
G H R 0 M 0 S /!
GATHERING PRIMROsES, 17x2e = 81 80
IN THE WOODS, 17xee 80 80


foliage while the ground covered with rich carpet the
Two little girls are gathering the early The
with while the other nearly filed
companion piece Gathering Prmroses.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14
THE DARLING BABE.

This companion piece Of the English Cottage i garden
its cradle The friend and pet Of the child beautiful lies rolled
growth also large dish Of fine ripe fruit The
g Darin
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14
A COUNTRY sTILE.

a
foliage and ny meadow land is seen in the distance the
gathering little girl
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From JOHN sHILLITO & CO., leading DsT
Goods Merchants Of Cincinnati.1.

Goods Merchants Of CincinnatiT 4
During the past ten years we have used opsr
One Hundred Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Ma.
chimes in the manufacture of Ladies' Garments
Of every kind, including Heavy Cloaks and
Fine Underwear, and they have given entire
satisfaction. For our work the Wheeler d
Wilson Sewing Machine is unequaled.
JOHN SHILLIT0 u CO =,
APRIL l1th, 1874.
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ENGLISH COTTAGE.

picture plain
drawing the Welt with h
spectators
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14
TESTIMONIALS.

The substantial excellence OF the Wheeler d
Wilson Sewing Machine, and its high appre-
citation by those who are familiar with itA
practical working, are shown in the following
testimonials from well-known firms:
From A. ]. CLARK, prominent Shirt Manu-.
facturer A
We use the Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Ma
chine in the manufacture of Shirts, Collars and
Cuffs, as no other machine will do our work so
well. A. j. CLARK. i
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14

kor the nert tacenty-foar hours prob
saly clearing and fair and cooler soeqtheyo
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14

DABIES OF FCINCINNATI-Awfnl funny
ID Comic Monthly, 10 cts, at any news stand.
fell If
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-14

nPEN EVERY EVENING with first-class
" Variety Entertainments Admission, 15c,
25c, 35c and Soc. Matnees Wednesdays and
SATURDAYS; 25c to all parts of the house. J \.
dies admitted free every Friday evening.
au8U-tf
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-22

clothes marked in black ink, with the name ID
Bsx" II asccrtaned that his full name 10 Daett
Bliss, head Of the firm OF Dallett Bliss 4 Co., large
coffee dealers, a. No 135 Pearl street. HERALD re-
porter proceeded last evening to the resi-
dence OF tho deceased. No VI Park avenue,
where he found tho family already acquainted
with the sad fate OF thcir head and surrounded oy
frends who 10 extend their sympathy IN the try
ing hour. They objected to giving any particulars OF
the deceaseds life.
II is supposed that business troubles the cause
OF his untimcy end. The hard times have been felt
particularly in the coffee trade in which the de-
ceased engaged, and there has been unusually
great slrinkagc IN values In this branch
The in the hands of Coroner Croker, who VIII
begin an investigation today.
reporter OF the HERALD called on Coroner Croker
his residence last night and learned from him that
he deceaseds brother with physician called on him
and got certificate empowering the removal OF the
body 10 No. 81 Park s'Butn said the Coroner.
IL did not know that Mr. Bliss had committed
suicide until had talk afterward with the
officer who found him. They are very wealthy
reason for the rash OF Their relative. In fact do
lieved have shot himself ! have not issued any
orders for the holding Of inquest nor have instl.
tuted any inquiries in the matter. Tomorrow will
order inquest which don't suppose will begin until
next week. From what can learn important tesii-
mony will be gwen then"
Later reporter visited the dead mans residence,
but IL closed up and none Of the family could be
Mr.. Bliss belonged to the firm Of Dalett Bliss
Il Co., No. l35 Pearl street, ana was well known
member OF the coffee trade His sad end has created
q profound sensation