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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-09-01
Forcing a Sale.

II was job to sell old Twister any
thing at decent profit, and, indeed, to
sell him at all half the time. He only
hauled over goods, asked prices, said
they were too high, and walked off. One
day our head salesman saw him coming
in and told the boys to keep back and
he would certainly sell him something
before he left the store, and so we stood
back and waited.
whats the price of these goods /"
said Twister, taking hold of some that
were hung in an open case.
"These, Mr.. Twister, are twelve and
one half cents yard" said the sales
man, naming half q cent under the
price.
"Twelve and half Too high. Now,
at twelve we might trade"
"Well, we will say twelve to you," said
the salesman. -,..... s..-....
"Well, dun no as 1 want the goods
enough" said Twister. alt ought to be
made an object now, at eleven and a
half I'd buy" -
"Well, you shall have case at eleven
and half" said the salesman, deter
mined he should buy at some price"
Well, don't want but half case, "
said Twister. m .b .ra
every well, we will divide the case
for you" nolifH h
dispose, said the purchaser, "you1l
throw in the case, and won't charge for
the cartageG"
Eyes," said the salesman, "we' take
out half the case, charge you nothing
for carriage, throw in the case, and sell
you the goods for eleven and half
cents.
"Six months i s'pose )" said the keen
buyer.
Eyes, six months credit, and the
privilege OF returning all you don't sell, y
said the persevering seller. "Now ]
suppose / may ship them right up to
your town."
"No, no, don't be so fast young man
J guess l won't take 'em-I don't like to
have goods forced on me in that style. .
Boston Commercial Bulletin.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-09-01
An Englishman's Introduction to Sit.
30 ting Bull.

Those who have visited Washington
have seen Greenough's sitting statue of
Washington in the east park of the Cap
itol grounds. Most of those whose
eyes have been so fortunate as never to
have rested on it know that it is a colos-
sal figure of George, naked to waist,
sitting out in the sun and rain, without
any hat or umbrella, in q marble chair,
on top of q granite block. His out
stretched hand is lifted appealingly, and
the common explanation of this is that
he is pointing to the Patent Office, where
hangs the last suit of clothes he wore as
Commander-in-chief. OF late they have
wheeled this great stone image into the
area Immediately in front of the main
porch of the Capitol.
Standing here, in loose plaid walking
coat, and looser trowsers, was a real
John Bull, looking around with one
eye-glass the other morning, when his
vision rested full on George. Turning
to Maj. Ben Perley Poore, who happened
to be near, the Englishman said :
cav, beg pardon, sir, but what is that
large marble fgure?" vifr.
''That, sir" replied the Major, with
great gravity, I" is Sitting Bull
"Aw really, now Wonderful And
you've got him up so soon Aw,
what an extraordinary people, to be
surel 9l nt M
With this he left the Major and start
ed down the steps, and the last seen of
this astonished Englishman he was walk
ing around the granite base, whereupon
Washington is seated, reading the in
scription which one full walk around is
needed TO complete 60 First in war, first
in peace, first in the hearts of his coun.
trymen." That inscription must have
puzzled J. Bull considerably, and caused
him to repeat, with emphasis, his former
ejaculation Jaw, what an extraordina
nv people to be sure. - Woshingto
(orJ.I s11On1ence
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-09-01

and furniture presented herself to him,
The, house and furniture proved too
much for his constancy and he proiered
his old love eco to forego her time-honor-
ed claims. That lady, however, chad too
much spirit to accept the offer" and the
result was that the services of one of Her
Majesty's most distinguished Judges,
two Queens counsel, two other harris
tiers, and twelve business men were in
voked to determine the exact amount of
compensation to which woman of 40 is
entitled for the default of man ten
years her senior, the whole case, as the
Judge remarked, standing in ludicrous
contrast to the dignity of the tribunal
before which the action was tried. The
jury awarded the plaintiff f40 damages.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-09-01
Destruction Of Vineyards i'm France.

The French Chambers, says Paris
letter, are entering into the lists with
that redoubtable enemy of France, the
phytiorera, whose ravages constitute a
national calamity. The minute and de-
structive insect in question made its APP
pearance here in the year 1865, coming
no one knows whence, and since that
date it has managed to destroy third of
the French vineyards ravage super
ficies of 600,0 hectares.(2I acres each),
and consume 1921 900 hectolitres of
wine of % gallons each. The damage
done this year il set down at $27, 500,-
600, and this annual damage will 90 on
increasing unless parliament can succeed
better than science and M. Dumas in ar
resting the progress of this minute
scourge. Never has the vine had such
an enemy since the time of which Ber-
anger sang:
When Brennus came back here from Rome,
These words he il said to have spoken:
: We have conquered, my boys, and brought home
A sprig OF the vine FOR tokenl'"
The only wonder is that wine remains
as cheap as it is, and that. in spite of
heavy city dues, really good ordinary
wine can be obtained in Paris for a franc
a bottle. A reward of 100000 is still
open for any one who shall discover an
effectual means of destroying the gohyL-
lorera, with whose manners and Gus
toms science is now intimately ac-
1,oipta1
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-09-01
He Would and Then He Wouldn't.

Baron Bramwell called a breach OF
promise case he recently tried in Lon
don "positively melancholy" A "girl"
of 40 sued "young man" of so; had
been livery civil TO each other" from
remote period, and somewhere at the
beginning of the last decade the latter
suggested marriage. The lady declined,
nominally on the ground Of ill-health,
but really because her admirer then on
ly earned eighteen shillings a week. In
1868 the gentleman renewed the offer,
and thus matters went on until 1875.
Meanwhile, however, the bachelors sal
FRY had increased to % shillings a week,
and widow in possession of a house
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-09-01

Thomas Henry, one OF the Fenian
prisoners who escaped from Freemantle,
Western Australia, in the American
bark Catalpa, has furnished New York
reporter the following particulars of the
escape:
We were expecting for about two years
that we would be rescued from prison.
We always kept on the alert for move
ment of any kind which could be turned
to our advantage. We were notified of
the sailing of the Catalpa, end expected
her in March, but we did not hear of her
arrival until few days befor the 18th of
April, the day on which we effected our
purpose. After breakfast, on the 10th,
about ten minutes to o'clock, we left
the prison gates unobserved, and entered
carriages provided for us. Our party
numbered about eleven, including out
siders who kept in front and rear to
keep sharp look out for enemies. We
reached Rockingham Mt 11:30 a. M,
where whaleboat from the Catalpa was
lying, and got on board the boats. The
crew were then in charge of an officer
from the vessel. During the journey by
land we were not molested, though we
met several persons. When we were
two and a half miles from shore the po-
lice came up and captured our horses and
carriages, which had been LEFT ON the
beach. We had great trouble in finding
the Catalpa, and the police got boat
and were searching for us. A storm
arose and blew us out to sea, and our
provisions were destroyed, and we were
all wet. Night came on, and we were
in deplovable condition. When day
light broke we saw the Catalpa and made
for her. When about seven miles from
the vessel saw the colonial. steamer
Georgette and police cutter searching
for us, but they could not see us owing
to the rough cross seas. The police
kept the Catalpa in sight while the
steamer went to land. We were then
twenty miles from land, and near Rot
tenness, and rowed with all our strength
to the bark. At this time both the Ca
talpa and police boat had discovered MS,
but we headed the police cutter and
reached the Catalpa first, and scrambled
on board. The crew of the bark gave
cheer, and we rushed over to the other
side of the deck and drew our revolvers,
and presented them at the heads of
seven men IN the police boat. The
steamer Georgette was commissioned by
tho Government officials to follow us.
The bark could not go to sea that night
as the wind was dead ahead. The next
morning the Georgette bore down on us
and demanded that the Captain of the
Catalpa give. up the prisoners, which
the latter refused, and the Georgette
sailed for the shore.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-09-01

MANY who s.e suffering from the effects Of the warm
weather and are debiltaed advised by physicians to
take moderate amounts Of whisky two three times
during the day In little while those who adopt this
advice frequently the number of drinks, and
In time become confirmed nebriates beverage which
will not create thirst for Intoxicating liquors. and which
4. Intended especially for benefit Of debilitated
sons whether home abroad. Is DIR. Schencks Sea
Weed Tonic. Containing the Juices Of many medicinal
herbs this preparation does create appetite for
the intoxicating cup. Tue nourishing and the hfesup
porting properties Of many valuable natural productions
contained In IT, and well known 10 medical men, have
most strengthening influence. single bottle OF the
Tonic will demonstrate ts valuable qualities For de-
bity arising from sickness. eyertion, from any
whatever insglassful of Sea Weed Tonic taken
after meals viii strengthen the stomach and create
appetite wholesome food To all who about leav
g their homes desire that the excellent effects
of Dr. Schencks reasonable remedies, Sea Weed Tonic
and Mandrake Pills, particularly evident when taken
by those who njuriously affected by change of
water and diet No person sboad leave home without
taking supply Of these safeguards along For sale hv
ell Druggisfa
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-09-01

WILHoFT's FEVER AND AGUE Tonic
This medicine is used by construction compa-
MES for the benefit of their employees, when en-
gagged in malsrial districts. The highest tesii-
monisls have been given by contractors and by
the Presidents of some of the leading railroads
in the South and West. When men are con-
gregated in large number in the neighborhood
of swamps and rivers, Wilhofts Tonic will
prove valuable addition TO the stock o, medi-
cines, and will amply reward the company in
the saving OF time, labor and money. We rec
ommend it to all. G. Il. FINIAY q Co., Pro
prietors, New Orleans.
For SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-09-01
Knights of PYthias.

The recent grand national parade of
knights of Pythias in Philadelphia was
one of the finest affairs of the kind this
season. About 10000 Knights were in
line. Delegations were present from all
parts OF the country. With their ban
ners, armor and other paraphernalia, the
knights made most dazzling and i'm
posing appearance.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-09-01

AT our request Cragin & Co., of Phila-
delphia, Pa, have promised to send any
of our readers gratis ION receipt of fifteen
cents to pay POSTAGE sample of Dob
bins Electric Soap to try. Send at once.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-09-01

PMpLEs on the face, rough skin,
chapped hands saltrheum and all cutaneous
affections cured, the skin made soft aud
smooth, by the use OF Juniper Tar Soap. That
made by Caswell, Hazard & Co., New York, is
the only kind that can be relied on, az there
are many limitations. made from common tar,
which are worthless. "
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-09-01

AN Irishman called at drug store to
get a bottle of Joanson's Anodsme Imminent
for the Rheumatism. The druggist asked him
IN what part OF the body il troubled him moet
BE me SOUL said be, Il have it in livery
houl and corner Ell me-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-09-01

For loss of cud, horn all, red water in
COWS; loss OF appetite, rot or murrain in sheep !;
thick wind, bloken wind and roaring. aud for
Sheriddn's CduarN Condition Powders.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-09-01
Nearly. Blind!

H. r. STEVENS:
Dear Sr;In expressing my thanks 20 you for benefits
derived from the use of VEGETiNE, and TO beneht
Others will state
When eight nine years old I was afflicted with
Scronla. which made it's appearance in my eyes, face
kinds Of operations performed on my eyes and al
no good result Finally the disease principally set
tied my body limbs and feet, and at times in an ag
gravated way.
Last summer was. from some cause. weak in my
spine and kidneys, and IL at times very hard 20
tain the urine. Seeing your advertisement in the CGm
menced using according 20 directions In two three
days obtained great relief After using four FIVE bot
ties noticed IL had a wonderful effect the rough.
scaly bitches my body and legs stin used v GE
TINE and the humorous after another disap
peared until they were all gone attribute the
Of the two diseases TO VEGETINE, and nothing else,
II am ever affected with anything Of the kind again,
] shall try VEGETINE a the only reliable remedy.
Once more accept my thanks, and believe me 70 be-
Very respectfully,
- ~ n AUSTIN PARROTT,
Il No. IS Gano street, Cincinnati. o.
Dec. l. 1s72 g sfslr
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TO PARENTS.

IF your child is suffering from worms,
use DIR. WIsHART's WORK SUGAR DROPS,
an old and reliable remedy, that neuer
fails in thoroughly exterminating these
pests of childhood. Being made in the
form Of Sugar Drops, having neither the
taste nor smell of medicine, no trouble is
experienced in inducing children to take
them. Sold by all Druggists at % cts.
box, or sent by mail on receipt Of price,
st the Principal Depot, 9l6 Filbert
Street. PHILADELPHIA. Pa.
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HONEST .::.0PTNlQN. !!

Mr. H. r. STEyESs -. .I,,a. tiI q I Al. -. Ia.
Dear sr-Thif is 20 show Mat was taken slck
and ulcers on his leg sd hip His leg swsed
tors OF hgh standing IN their professionalism from Boz
ton and from Cinrlsstown without getting bit
better He was obliged 20 lie wherever he was placed
for he had no use 81 his limbs whatever When We had
given up MI hopes Of hts living We were told 70 try
VEGET'TNE the great blood remedy and he had taken
Il hut "a short time before could see great change
The sores run bad that had 70 change thu clos
for he could hs limbs and help himsefa little
He saen able to cit In bed. and, by constant
of VFCFTINE. IL has cured him. He has lame leg,
which he will probably have Tor life hnt all honestly
believe n had used VBGErlNE before We had
bnhefed those doctor II would Nave saved the
Of his leg and restored II 20 natural health hope all
those tonhl@d with Scroua will read this testimony OF
CATHERINE MAHONEY,
tAA DANIEL MAHONEY,
lsTrenton street. Charlestown, Mass.
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VEGETINE has never failed to effect
cure, giving tone ard strength TO the system
debilitated by disease.
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AGUE il Arrays caused by malaria. Shalen-
bergers Pills Arrays cure it. Price Sl.0c.
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Vegetine is Sold by all Druggists.

"0sYCHOMANCY, or Soul Charming."
How either may iascinaie and gain Tie love and
affection ofany person they choose instantly Ths al
possess by MALL together with overs Guide
Egyptian Oracle Dreams Hints Ladies &c 1000 900 sold.
book. Address T. WILLIAMS CO., Pubs Fhadelpa
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PATTON'S AMERICAN PEOPLE +!

TIE Press calls IL the best" Ses where imsy Cen
tennial Histories" nave chance; 1880 pages Illus
trations, Autographs, Maps Charts, etc. Price lor
So Steel Engraving (now ~ Memorial Art Hall, Centen
NAL Exposition) giren TO subscribers.
CANVASSERS wanted un liberal terms.
j. IL. FORD ~ CO.. New York and Chicago.
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a Day Employment for ALL Chrome & Novelty
OCatalogue tree. FELTON, 4 Co., lls Nassau St.,N.Y
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VFGETINE is acknowledged by all classes of people
70 be the best and most reliable blood purifier in the
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-09-01

The above plain but honest statement conclusively
shows the quick and thorough cleansing effects OF the
VEGETINE In Scrofula.
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G n n ~ month Outfit worth 81 free 10 agents
- EOO Excelsior Mfg Co l5l Mich Az, Chicago
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TOBACCO USERS should %ia Nic-in-Noc

with their tobacco. Prevents VERTIGO, DIZZINESS,
FAISTNEss NERVOUSNESS. without impairng It's SoorH-
ING. Comforting and TranGuzing powers. Trial pkgs
by maiI25c f. STEARNS, Druggist, Detroit. Mich
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A GENTS wanted. on salary or commission New busi-
"A ness Address j. Il. MASSEY 4 Co, St Louis, Mo.
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EST BOOKS on Steam Engineering. Send two
amps for Catalogue +. KEPPY, Pub. Bridgeport, Ct
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lsthma.--Get the genuine remedy. S1oO per box by
nail Sold by druggists Ads ID. Lange, Apple Greek. o.
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Dir DhV To sell rubber stamps. Terms free. III.
blu fA1 s. PARRISH p. o. box 2e5, Chicago.
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A NOVELTY. sS7F T RaRs DI,at reS g.
Cards, containing scene when held TO the light 90
desgns sent postpaid for g cents packs Names 81
No other card printer has the Agente wanted out
1T 10 cts CARD PRiSTER, Lock-Box ID. Ashland Mass
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vlZ free Address TRUE A CO., Augusta, Maine.
The Arizona sentinel., 1876-04-22
Laying the Corner Stone.

Last Tuesday morning, L. 4. Smith, Esq, the present contract or on the walls of the Penitentiary, having invited the citizens of Yuma to be present, proceeded to have the corner stone of that edi flee laid in due form. The col lection of articles placed under the stone was not very large, but sufficient 10 show the people who may inhabit this planet away down in the dim future, what kind of people erected this build ing. The collection consisted of one copy of the. ARIZONA SENTI- MEL, of April 18th, 1876, and. some pieces of U aited States silver coin. The corner stone was laid with due solemnity, the articles above mentioned being placed in their receptacle by the editor of this paper, and Hon. A. J. Finlay using the troWel.
 The party then repaired to shade near by, where MT. l.. A. Smith had provided an ample supply of excellent refreshments, to which full justice was done. An appropriate address was de. liverd by Hon. A, J. Finlay, May or of Yuma, and one of the Peni- tentiary Commissioners, followed by remarks by c. H. Brinley, Esq, Wm. J. Berry, and others. The party then. dispersed, and the workmen resumed their labor on the walls.
The Arizona sentinel., 1876-04-22
May Festival & Excursion!

The Colorado Steam Navigation Company will have their new boat at the wharf ready at 8 AM. The scholars will assemble at the School-house at 74, and be marshaled under their teachers, and march to the Boat at 8 sharp. The Children will be well taken care of by the Marshal and his Aids.
 All persons, heads of families, or otherwise, who take or feel an interest in our schools are invit- ed and requested to participate with the Trustees in this festival. Persons will furnish their own lunch baskets and have them on board at ' A. N.
 Children who are unable to pro. vide for themselves will be pro. vided for by the Trustees, with lunch.
 Tickets for the festival and ex- cursion, good for three persons, gentleman and two ladies or fam, flies, Five Dollars, (currency.) Pos itively no person admitted on board without a ticket, except scholars.
 After paying expenses, the bal. ance of the money gained will go to the School Fund of the County. Tickets for sale at the principal business houses, and by the Trus- tees, and on the morning Of the excursion at the gang plank of the boat.
 We solicit the hearty co-opera tion of all friends of education, in making this. festival a source of pleasure to the children and of revenue to the School Fund.
 H. s. FITZGERALD,
 ISAAC POLHAMUS, JR.
 c. BAINE,
 Trustees. H. N. ALEXANDER,
 Marshal.
The Arizona sentinel., 1876-04-22
May-Day Festival.

We call particular attention to the announcement in another column, of the May.day picnic and steamboat excursion, for the enjoyment and benefit of the children of the public school. Let all friends of the children and of free education who can leave their business for a day, turn out and help to make themselves and the little ones happy. All persons who possess good hearts are made better and happier by contlibut- ing to the enjoyment of the chil- dren. The picnic and excursion on the first of last May was grand success, and it is intended to make this fully as enjoyable. and if pos sible more so. The c. s. N. Com pany, with its usual liberality, will run their new and fine steam CT Noltave ou the occasion.
The Arizona sentinel., 1876-04-22
Earthquake.

At 7 o'clock last Thursday morn ing, a smart shock of earthquake was felt in Yuma. It was sud den, short, quick jerk. without any accompanying noise, com ing apparently from San Francis co. We have not heard of any material damage done, except the rattling of loose things and fright ening of people. It may be we'll enough to remind the wicked that we live only on a crust, beneath which are eternal fires.
The Arizona sentinel., 1876-04-22

Local editors in the East who have no items of interest are now filling their columns with such sentences as ."Winter fingers in lap of Spring" &c.-Los Angeles Express.
 Well, let her finger down there, but she don't finger much here, for we have nothing on this coast that they call Winter. Blythe way, is it not time that those edi, tors should drop those old stereo' typed pharses? Something like this would sound better at this age of the world: "Old BOreas is nest-hiding on the cushioned knees of the vernal Goddess. !" How's that '?
The Arizona sentinel., 1876-04-22

The following letter of St. Louis girl to her betrOthed tells its own sad story: "Dear Jack Our engagement is of. 1 hear that your fathers brother married a woman whose uncle belonged to the whisky ring. It's too aw- full for anything. 1 return a box of cardomOm seeds 1 found on the sofa where you sat last night. Your fOrlOrn but resOlute-Edith. 1"
The Arizona sentinel., 1876-04-22
Base Ball.

A match game of base ball was played last Sunday afternoon be- tween tho Yuma City Club and the c. A. Earnest Club of Fort Yuma, Cal, at the Fort Yuma grounds. The day was exceed ingly warm and far from being pleasant, but as the game was al ready matched for that day, and as it was to be the last game of the season, both clubs were desir- ous that the game should come of. The game was we'll contest ed, and resulted in the victory of the Yuma boys. as is shown by the following score: