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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-30
The states Wards.

The third annual abstract of statistical in
formation relative to the insane, deaf, dumb,
and blind in the State of Michigan, is now
printed, constituting book OF 1873 large pages.
!. Is compiled from official reports in the Sec
rotary of States Office. The following sum-
mary of the report is taken from the Lansing
Republican Returns have been received
from 1,116 of the 1 ,159 townships and wards
in the State. The totals Of the several classes
are rs follows Insane, 1,006; deaf and dumb,
$50; dumb, 92, and blind 401. In 1874 the totals
were: Insane, 804; deaf and dumb, 357;
dumb, IL; and blind, 303.
All but three pages of the report is occupied
by tabular matter. Tables /. to VII. inclusive
give the statistics Of insane persons. Table
III. gives the assigned causes of insanity as
follows: Previous attacks, hard study, natural
cripple, sexual excuses, religious excitement,
spiritualism jealousy, infdelity of wife, home
sickness, disappointed affections, trouble, gen.
eral deviishness, climactenc, prolonged lacta-
tion fits, tuberculosis, raising large family,
brutal treatment at Andersonville abuse, un-
governed temper, excessive pride, defective
training could not make money fast enough,
| etc.
persons. Concerning these the same particu-
lars are reported as are Of all the other classes
-conjugal condition. mental condition, health,
habits, places of abode, how supported, estate,
income, etc. Among the causes assigned in
the State for blindness are intemperance, TAX
ing cold, ague, medicine given for fever, bad
treatment as baby, etc.
The whole report under review is not only
Of matters of peculiar interest, but profitable
for study. Even few minutes perusal would
render almost any one more intelligent and
cautious as to the sources of those incurable all.
ments
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-30
A Fortune Easily Made.

About two months ago wealthy gen.
tleman offered to give comfortable life
annuity to little girl attending down.
town mission Sunday school, If she
would collect 1000, 900 cancelled pos
tage stamps before July LIST. Although
the offer was made in sport, the child.
by the advice of the Superintendent OF
the school, Mr.. Donaldson, OF II. b.
Claflin & Co., had it put in writing, and
then set about procuring the stamps.
Several large firms gave to her all the
stamps they received, and all her friends
helped gather them. Fearing that they
would fail in getting enough they worked
still more energetically, and through
some over jealous friend the matter got
into print. One New York city journal
printed the story, and at once offers
came from every direction to help the
child in her task. From the envelope
inclosing dozen stamps the offers
ranged to one which contributed 6O0,-
600. 1t was touching to see business
houses pausing long enough in their
heavy operations to send few stamps
to the little girl. Your correspondent
called upon Mr.. Donaldson, a few days
ago, and found that the feat is accom-
plished, and the child is sure of her an
nuity. Mr.. Donaldson said that he had
received so many kind offers of aid from
every part of the country that his secre-
tary was constantly employed in answer.
ing and refusing them-Nsit York
Letter.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-30
A Grasshopper's Fiddle.

eve lay ninety-nine eggs; if we laid
one hundred we should devastate the
earth" 1t is Mohammedan legend
that the Prophet found this motto on
the wings of a locust, an insect as nearly
related to the grasshopper as the Mo-
hammedan is to Yankee.
Last May, the farmer in Eastern
Kansas who saw ten acres of corn en-
tirely eaten between 10 o'clock Saturday
morning and o'clock Sunday after
noon, and who caught ninety eight
grasshoppers with one sweep of his
hand, must have thought the hundredth
egg was matched at last. But the hum
of the vast swarms was soon lost to the
northward. Then bird and parasite,
and Minnesota boys and girls, who were
paid for gathering them, so much q
bushel, soon ended the brood Of Jump
ing fiddlers for as truly as the cricke,
sings, 30 truly does the grass
hopper play the fiddle. Any how'll he
doesn't play the fiddle, he doe'
something like it, as each OF you ma,
prove il you watch him when you hea
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-30
Fortunes Freaks.

Miss Grundy," in late letter from
Washington, says: Apr opos of an in
stance of reverse of fortune, Postmaster
General Jewell recently spoke most feel
ingly to lady who applied to him for a
clerkship. She is the daughter of a
member of the Cabinet under former
administration, gentleman of large
means who lived in great state in Wash
ington, and subsequently was Minister
to one of the most important courts of
Europe, where also he maintained an ex-
pensive establishment, as his great
wealth justified him in doing. That was
score of years ago. The war so greatly
reduced his fortune that his children are
now compelled to labor for their own
support. When Postmaster General
Jewell had respectfully listened to the
lady's application, he said, in tones OF
deep sympathy cit makes me sad for
you to ask this of me. Twenty years ago,
when 1 was q mechanic, l was in -
and your father was Minister there. l
desired to call on him, but doubted the
propriety of my doing 80 under the cir
cumstannces. Now you, his daughter,
come to me to ask 5000 appointment.
How do 1 know but what in twenty
years my daughter may be compelled to
ask similar favor of one of my success
sors 2" The subject affords food for re-
Election, and it seems strange that, with
such incidents as are constantly occur.
ring in Washington, bringing into bold
relief the contrasts offered by the differ
emit periods of life spent at the capital
of the nation, Miss Dickinson sought q
plot for her drama in English history
dating back near four centuries.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-30
MICHIGAN ITEMS.

The First Regiment Of State militia will en-
camp at Jackson July 81 the Second at Grand
Rapids August u and the Third at Gross Isle
August IA. l.flft IF rEr.
Ar recent immersion in Bear Lake, some
of the boys fingered after the ceremony and
took swim. One of them, Calvin Burkett
aged fifteen, was drowned.
The planning mill at Oakley, Saginaw county
owned by Philip Mickle and operated by Sack
rider & Hoffman, was burned last Saturday
Loss, $4,000. No insurance.
THE Fort Wayne and Jackson rife teams have
been engaged in a series OF matches which
have resulted in victories for Fort Wayne, the
last one by a score of 258 to 24s
AT recent session o. the Board of Super
visors of Tuscola county the Town of Milling
ton was incorporated. G. p. Gould, Joel Beck
with and A. III. Hoover were appointed In
spectors, and an election was ordered the 18th
of July next.
News has just been received of the sudden
and mysterious death of Richard Garlock, of
Richfeld, Genesee county. He was wealthy
farmer and lived alone, and strong suspicious
Of foul play are entertained. Investigation is
in progress.
WILLIAM KERR, Superintendent OF Schools
in Hamilton, Gratiot county, was recently fined
$15 for disturbing school. The school
ma am says he sat with his feet on top of the
desks and across the aisle, creating laugh
among the sch GLARS, and then demanded order
in school. The teacher told him to behave
himself first, and then she could keep order.
He replied, "You are getting pretty big, amt
you? If you are too big for your shoes, will
get you a new pair" She dismissed the school,
and the Superintendent annulled her certii-
cate.
The Sheriff Of Clinton county has received
notice of the arrest Of Robert L. Davis and his
wife, Ida Davis, in the State Of Maryland.
They are charged with the death of Hugh Aber-
nethy by poison, in March last 1t appears that
Abernethy lived alone on his farm of forty acres,
about three miles from st. Johns. and had de-
posted in the care of third party deed Of this
property, in favor of Davis, with no apparent
consideration other than Abernethy's support
during life. He died after an illness OF two
days, and, week or ten days after, Davis,
hearing that he was suspected, fled from the
State.
A RECENT letter from Battle Creek, says !:
The first interment in the new Catholic ceme-
terry, opposite Oak Hill cemetery on Second
street, was the burial Of Dolphus Paris on
Thursday. Paris was stranger who died at
the Briley House, last Wednesday. His home
was near Montreal, Canada, where he leaves a
wife and six children. Paris had been to work
|
in some manner got hurt internally. His COM
rades raised money to send him home. He
came as far as this city, and, not being able to
stand the jolting Of the cars stopped of here
and died in few hours"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-30
isnra horse IN this town can
9ysrtsks, WhiA sid pare j sF9 y en-

Ieo.t sMamma and ANN Jal1e tcouid not
keep still. Mamma went up street, and
Aunt Jane went down. Somewhere
they supposed there was broken car
riage Somewhere there was a crushed
and bleeding baby Where, ohwhere
But nc; that dear, good, high-minsed
Whiz had turned around long ago, and
was going home. He knew better than
to hurt one silky hair Of, Flake Frizzle's
head. Mrs. Allen Lad hardly got as far
as the postoffice, when he dashed by
her and Flake dropped the reins, call
ing out, 80 mamma mamma 7"
BY the time Mrs. Allen had rushed
home, Whiz was in the carriage yard as
quiet as lamb. Dora ran for Aunt
Jane the stable-boy ran for papa and
one of the neighbors fired gun. But
mamma caught Flake to her heart and
as soon as she could speak for crying,
asked the sweet little naughty, try-pa-
thence darling what made her run away.
ooh, 1 yided away! Didn't yum 70
said baby, with sweet smile, for she
had forgotten all about the shipping.
"But we don't allow you to climb
into the carriage. 1t was naughty,
naughty !"
"Well, L had to, said Flake, coolly,
as il that settled it. ''Because l was
playin' L was your naughty little goorl
and that's because !'-Congregation-
dHst.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-30
him PLAYING his monotonous tune. when

him playing his monotonous tune. When
he begins to play she bends the shank
of one hind-leg beneath the thigh, where
it is lodged in furrow designed to re-
ceive it, and then draws the leg briskly
up and down several times against the
projecting lateral edge and veins of the
wing cover. A learned naturalist,
named Harris, once wrote this, and your
Jack repeats it. 1t is plain enough if
YOU remember that the front wings are
called wing covers, Is they are used for
projection and not for flight. Grass
hoppers play the fiddle on each side al
ternately, supporting themselves, mean-
while, as well as they can. Who knows
Why they do it," Jdck-in-the- Put
pic" ST. Nicholas for J,1ly.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-30
were 10 marry within the next-year, ana

were 70 marry within the next year, and
have child in the ordinary course, that
child might arrive at manhood and have
children within the next twenty years,
thus making Her Majesty great-great-
grandmother before she reached eighty
years of age. We do not say that this is
probable, but it is by no means impos-
sible, especially as the children of the
Queen have, unlike those of George the
Third, all made early marriages, and it
is likely that their children will follow
their example,"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-30
The Jersey Flats.

A young Jerseyman, travelling on the
Camden and Amboy, made himself some
what over-attentive to young lady who
sat in the seat with him. When the
train reached certain locality, he leaned
towards his fair companion, and, point
ing out of the window, said, "There are
the Jersey Flats" Her reply squelched
him: 80, there are more than one OF
You, them"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-30
Thf q Erue 1arthfrner,
PAw2Aw. MICHIGAN.
THE LITTLE FOLKS.


Baby's Castle.
Who're Is bsby's castle, dear?"
Just up yonder hill.
A kiss to pay,
And III show you tho way
But you must be still"
80 Is II old, my little one ?"
- old as Time l guess.
Mother waits
by the gates
Till the hours grow less"
4' will know it, pretty one2"
" II of willow made,
Curtains white,
Day and night,
All the windows shade"
- Who is singing Just outside ?"
" That's my mother dear.
weary way
You must go, to-day,
Sweeter songs to hear"
" Who's in baby's castle now?"
Who, sir, should there be?
Peep inside,
Mothers pride
And the king you'll see."
George Cooper in the Independent.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-30

In the Massachusetts, Unitarian Con-
vention a member said there would be
no need OF mentioning God in the Con-
stitution If the people took care to elect
congressman who had God In their
hearts. 30
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-30

Ina French translation of Shakespeare,
the passage, "Frailty, thy name is wo-
man." is translated, "Mlle. Frailty is
the name Of the lady"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-11-02
A asS.Eating Negro.

A colored man called at the Office of
United States Marshal Kerns recently
and complained that he had months
pay due him for service on craft hail
ing from New Brunswick, and wished to
take some legal measures to secure his
money. It appeared, when an investi-
cation of his case was made, that he had
shipped IS sailor on the vessel, which
is small curiosity craft bonnd for Aus
tralia, and that he could not establish a
claim In court. He said he did not in
tend to ship as sailor, but as a "glass-
eaterl" The Marshal asked him what
kind of glass he ate, and he said, fsAl-
most any kind, except blue or colored
glass that his wonderful powers in this
direction were exhibited continually,
and that only a limited supply of other
articles of food were furnished $ he fre-
quently disposed of ten or fifteen lamp
chimneys day, and occasionally a lamp
was thrown in. BY way of dessert he
took nail-heads and iron slugs." He
says his case has been investigated by
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-11-02
An Iuternationa, Potato-Exhlbltlon.

What is described as an international
Potato Exhibition for the encouragement
of the best methods of potato culture
and diffusion of improved varieties,
was yesterday opened at the Alexandra
Palace. It was stated that there were
over 2, 200 dishes Of potatoes exhibited,
and they covered six long tables in the
concert-hall of the building. We be-
lleve this is only the second year of the
show, which is therefore in its infancy.
There is scope for improvement in the
extent and aim of such work. Beyond
doubt the attraction and value of the
work may be considerably increased.
Looking at the six long tables loaded
with plates of tnbers, good show though
they make, they teach nothing to the
mass of the public. All the specimens
were uncooked, and, beyond their vary
ing sizes, colors, names, and exhibitors,
the onlooker gathered nothing of infor-
nation. A housekeeper might take a
lesson if in some future exhibition she
could see the relative merits OF the
potato, cooked as well as uncooked ;
learn that smooth, we'll grown "snow-
fakes" are preferable to rough-sklnned
+" fukes," that red jacketed kidneys may
be excellent baking potatoes, but that
s. Kings" are better for boiling that
certain ssnowbalIs" will steam where
they will spoil by boiling. In short, in
the purchase or cooking Of potatoes as
much Judgment may be exercised by a
knowledge of the respective external
appearances of the varieties as IN the
purchase of an apple. The present show
is decidedly a success as far as it goes.
There are 500 exhibits, and no fewt +
than seventeen classes in which prizes
are offered and were allotted. The high
est prize in "ciass A." given by the
Alexandra Palace Company, was II
guineas. In other classes silver cups,
valued at 10 guineas, as well as money
prizes of less value, were offered. An
exhibitor, announced as Of Medium,
New Brunswick, was successful In carry
ing off the first prize in as many as four
classes. With the exception OF this ex-
hibitor and two others from Scotland,
the exhibitors were all of the British
islands, and The title Of Inter-
national" is therefore somewhat OF a
misnomer. That it may assume far
lar2er proportions, under the manage
ment of an executive committee some OF
whose names are well known in agricult-
ure, may be quite possible, and it may
certainly be made OF considerable useful
ness. -Lond0aa Times.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-11-02
A ST. LOuiS Residence.

Mention was made some time since of
the case of an ancient school-marm IN
reduced circumstances, who prudently
kept within her means by occupying a
pig-pen on Eighth street, between Wal
nut and Clark avenue. This dOmicn
consisted of some old boards laid across
the corner of fence for roof, and
bundle of straw and some old rugs COM
posed the furniture. This humble man.
sion seems to have been equaled by
similar cheap human domic1 visited by
a Republican reporter yesterday morn
ing. About one square south OF the
school-marm's home, and on the east
side of Eighth street, opposite the
mouth of the railroad tunnel, is an open
lot having gentle slope toward the
street. It seems to be covered by an
old crop of ashes emptied from the
neighboring dwellings and scattered
about Ill little conical heaps On this
rather dreary- looking lot, an old woman
of the neighborhood has squatted, hav-
ing been expelled from some unpreten-
tious underground cellar for inability to
pay her rent. The present dwelling is
a curiosity. It uEnites In the same apart
ment, parlor, dormitory and reception
room for guests. Her dwelling, in fine,
consists of all old tool-chest, such as is
used by street contractors in which to
house their shovels and picks. The
cover shuts down slantingiy, and forms,
when closed. the roof, to keep Oft 1he
rain, dew, sleet and snow. At night the
old lady descends into her house, and,
closing down the trap-door. disappears
like Jack-in- a-box. In the daytime the
cover is held open by stake, and the
apartment is ventilated. The furniture
of this humble dwelling seems to con.
sist of few tin utensils, and some spare
fragments of old carpet spread out on 6
board, forming seat and shelf. The
kitchen part consists of an iron pot,
which was simmering over few EN-
bers, with no roof over it except the
canopy of heaven. The old woman was
seen hacking away at refractory plank
to chip off some tirewood, in the pres
ence of a small crowd of boys and girls
st. Louis R6pubticdn.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-11-02
Consumption Cured.

An old Physician, retired from active .prac-
tice, having had placed in his hands by an
East India Missionary the formula OF simple
Vegetable Remedy for the speedy and perma-
pent Cure OF Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh,
Asthma. and all Throat and Lung Affections
also Positive and Radical Cure for Nervous
Debility and all Nervous Complaints, after hav-
ing thoroughly tested its wonderful curative
powers in thousands of cases, feels it his duty
to make it known to his suffering fellows.
Actuated by this motive, and conscientious
desire to relieve human suffering, he will send
Gree Of cbarge) to all who desire it, this recipe,
with full directions for preparing and success
fully using. Sent by return mail by addressing
with stamp, naming this paper, DR.. w. Q. Ste
yens. 126 Powers Block, Rochester, d. Z.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-11-02
A Wonder Of Art.

"What's this, mister? I" said curious
countryman who was wandering through
IL Washington street jewelers. store, and
as he spoke he rang statue of Mercury
with his horny knuckles.
That" said the attendant, (" is Mer-
sury," and he passed on to wait upon a
customer.
That rural gazed for moment with
open mouth at the bronze representation
of the messenger of the gods, and then
beckoned to a companion at the other
end of the store, to whom he said.
Jim, what do you suppose aat ere
igger is?"
"I dunno" responded jim, in turn
giving it resounding rap bronze,
hain't it9"
"No," said the other, "taint; it's
quicksilver.
"Whaat the stuff they put into
thermometers Waal, I am burned.
Whatll they do next?'
And after another long look the couple
moved on impressed with the wonders
of art.-Boston Commercial Bulletin
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-11-02
In Position.

William Slade, resident of the Eighth
ward, returned from the Black Hills the
other day. Our reporter called at the
house to see what interesting fact could
be cleaned in regard to the gold country,
and found William in good health. After
some little conversation our reporter
asked
"Didn't John James go with you!''
eyes, SIR"
ssDid he also return 2"
emo he didn't want to come.
'Doing we'll, was he?"
"He seemed to be-"
''Was he making money!"
ct don't think he was,'' answered
William. " He wasn't working very hard
when I last saw him."
"Had good fair position for the
winter, at least?" queried the reporter.
cit, seemed to be good position, and
suppose he'll hold it all winter. ne is
in box, and about four feet under
ground. and [ don't know why he
shouldn't stay there !"
That was all William had to say, and
about all he cared to tell regarding the
Hills. Detroit Free Press.