The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-07-14
Grue Nortt)ernsr.


Correspondence OF the True Northerner. \
Passing along on the railroad from Warren
o.. through the Mahonlng Valley toward
Youngstown, the traveller cannot but admire
the beautiful scenery which Is mapped out IL
fine landscape DISPLAY, and the Mahoning rivel
us IT winds through the valley looks attractiv,
and pleasing to the eye. But when we come tS
the villages along the route. our minds seen
to undergo change quite perceptible, for in
stead OF seeing the neat and tidy streets and
pleasant dwellings, as in Paw Paw and many
other places in Michigan, we here discover
nothing but dilapidated houses, dingy in the
extreme, and anything but inviting to one un-
accustomed 10 such appearances and routes OF
travel. Blast furnaces, rolling mills, and nail
manufactures are before you, and all nearly
IDLE at the present time. Everything around
seems TO bear the stamp Of poverty. Beer
faced men and blear-faced women, and scores
OF ragged and dirty children are seen all
around. The mills have ceased the men are
without work and no prospect, seemingly,
ahead for them; and they, like the Black Hills
emlgrant who has been disappointed in his am
sorrow, with no energy nor anxiety for another
effort to win. Well, the people in Youngstown
possess little more thrift in two or three in
stances, i. e., two or three mills are in opera
ton and the number Of hands that they employ
seem be in condition to live.
In point OF interest Youngstown, with .
population OF six or seven thousand, is not
handsome. The parallel is too near Q resem-
blance to other towns described, whichis nothing
to boast Of. 1t seems to prosper, however. in
one way. 1t boasts Of 1873 beer and liquor
saloons, two variety theatres and other nuisanc-
es to balance the town. There are many Irish
and Catholics here, and the Ancient order Of
Hibernians is in full blast This is fearful
bane to al the peaceful inhabitants who reside
in their midst. The Molly Mcguire movement
is still at work, and the secret workings Of this
institution are frequently made manifest, and
some innocent one goes to his long account
before he, or even his friends are made aware
of the fact.
Not long ago woman died In Youngstown
who was an Irish Catholic. CHER husband was
q Protestant). The babe also died about the
same time, and the funeral was large one.-
The mother and child were placed in one coffin,
but the priest ordered otherwise, He could
not pronounce his blessing on the woman and
send her through purgatory so long as there
was Protestant blood 30 near her. He accord
ngly gave notice to that effect and ordered the
coffin opened, when he took the child out and
dropped it over the fence outside the buriai
ground. No one interfered until after the
multitude had dispersed, when il was taken and
buried.
When strike occurs, and at the present
lime this is going on in several places, the peo-
pie are often in dread and fear. The Protest
lnts and many who are opposed to such a
movement are often killed. This is frequently
lone in the night time, and gentleman in
'ormed me last evening of several who had
been shot while standing at their windows in
Ids, by some murderous wretch having been
ordered by the priest to perform the PREACHER
BUS deed. He informs me that no one hardly
lare neglect to have their shutters all closed
Ind carefully secured for their own personal
safety. These Hibernian orders are we'll Or
yanized, and part Of their wages are placed
ls a sinking fund, so when a strike occurs they
i've off Of the fund. AT such times they 90
through the country and beg from the farmers
md bring in supplies, while at the same time
hey are silently plotting some devilsh scheme
% increase their pay. In going through the
hops / was surprised to learn that many Of
hem get a 80 to So or Sc per day. These are
What are termed "puddlers." who handle the
heated and melted ore.
Not long ago an incident occurred in this
wise: In one of the shops we're several Ital-
ans employed, and when the order was given
or strike they did not feel willing to comply |
With the mandate coming from their Chef
)ne night soon following, these poor Italians
we're surrounded by large mob while in their
lwellng. The house was fred, and as they |
attempted to escape they were shot down in |
old blood and thrown back into the flames.
The dwelling houses are generally owned by |
he companies, who charge the workmen no
hing for rent. 1t lie at such times when a |
trike occurs, and they refuse to give up their
houses, that the companies frequently employ
,ther men. But to get possession Of their
,ouses ls not 30 easy thing to accomplish
The military are often called out. and here are
everal companies ready to move at moments
warming but the Catholics at such times gather
ogether and fill the houses, keep the stoves
90 hot for them to be moved and q general
melee is sure to follow. g.