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The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-05-03
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-19
English Railway Statistics.

The statistics of British railways, for
the year 1875, are only just out, but are
of interest even at this late day. They
show especially that the absorption of
capital by the English railway system is
still enormous, the total plant having
risen from f530, 100000 in 1870, to
f630, 600, 900 i'll 1875, an expansion at the
rate of 500, 600, 000a year. The average
return on the investment was 507 per
cent. in 1875, against 10 in 1874, and
only 6 per cent. of it pays no profit at
all. AT current quotations, English
railway stock pays the investor only 4
or per cent. though some of them
pay ~ per cent. on par. The passen-
ger receipts have risen from FL ,235 per
train-m in 1870, to e1, 543 in 1875, al
most all of which is due to the revolu-
ton effected by the Midland railroad in
the treatment OF third-class passengers,
and the consequent growth of that por-
ton of the business. Freight still fur
nishes Sc per cent. of the receipts, and
grows slowly but steadily. Expenses
per mile open have risen from e1 1867,
in 1870, to FL 1888, in 1875. The indica-
tions are that the English railways are
surely drifting on to crisis like that
which has overtaken American roads,
when they will be compelled at the
same time to improve their service and
reduce its cost. OF the total gross re-
ceipts, l per cent was disbursed in the
settlement of damages to persons and
property.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-19

The official statement of the British
and Irish exports to the United States
for the first eleven months of the year
ending Nov. 80, 1876, shows notice
able falling off in some of the manufac-
lures that we have been in the habit of
buying largely of. Thus, our imports
of cotton piece-goods fell off from
rs, S59, 600 yards in 1875 to 1887, 400
yards in 1876; china and earthenware
from f574, 900 value in 1876 to f512, 900
in 1876; hardware and cutlery from
9522, 900 value in 1876 to f327, 900
value in 1876, railroad iron from II, 900
tons to $40 tons; linen piece-goods from
10000, 600 yards to $4,000, 600 yards !;
machinery from f166,000 value to
100000 value; wooden cloths from
2,547, 500 yards to 1,434, 800 yards !;
worsted stuffs from 100000 yards to
5000, 600 yards, and carpets from
1000, 600 yards to $4,000 yards. 1t
may be mentioned in this connection
that our exports of cotton goods show o
large increase for 1876-76, 456 packages
against Al, 900 packages for the previ-
GUS year, from New York alone, and
from Boston $4,000 packages against
1900 packages in 1872. These large
exports for 1876 are partially explained
by our diminished capacity to consume
cotton goods; but even making allow
ance for this, the fact remains that our
manufacturers are becoming able to
compete with the British in the unpro-
tected markets of the world.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-19
A Peruvian Election.

The election of President in Peru is
attended with interesting incidents. The
last election was begun on October II,
and continued eight days, ending in the
victory of Gen. Prado. The tables or
polling booths are placed in the public
squares, one in each parish, and the re.
suit depends less On the actual franchise
than on which party gets possession of
these tables. In this instance, as usual,
the parties armed themselves previous
to the election, on the first day of which
all places OF business were closed. In
Lima firing was begun at midnight, and
at daylight all the tables had been cap
tured by Prado's adherents. In the con-
tests twenty-five persons were killed,
and sixty wounded. Prado's party was
equally successful throughout the coun-
try. The killed and wounded were
mainly members of political clubs, or
candidates for small offices. Other cit
liens stayed indoors until the trouble
xvas over
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-19
WinslOw, the Treasury Thief.

OF Ferd s. Winslow, the dishonest
clerk. who recently stole 81, 900 from
the treasury at Washington, and sub.
sequently restored the money, the Chi
cago Times says cit appears that
Winslow is rather noted character.
His real name is J. s. Golden. He was
agent of Jay Cooke, McCullooh & Co.,
III Europe, for the negotiation of
Northern Pacific bonds, whereby cert lin
Dutch capitalists were swindled to an
enormous extent. He was the man WHO
transfe red the railroad pledged to these
bondholders to Robson, who used 1t
IL his famous transaction with jay
Cooke, McCultoch e. Co., in London,
when he illegally transferred Ger ain
naval funds. Mr.. Golden, it is said, has
also served term of Ave years in the
penitent airy at Christiania, Sweden, for
forgery. La 1873, when in Europe, the
swindled Dutch bondholders got after
him, and he attempted to escape them
by suicide. He jumped from the dock,
but was rescued, and, through the eff
forts OF his friends, he was sent back to
this country. During the war he was
contractor, and the Government has
tolerably good evidence that he swim
died it, at Port Hudson, out of $40, 600
in furnishing supplies. His Scandina-
Wan Bank swindle is familiar to all Chi
cago people.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-19
Didn't Want his Frau Insured.

A German farmer living near Des
Moines, Iowa, had his barn insured for
$500, which WAS $500 more than it was
worth. Not long ago it was burned,
and he demanded the full amount Of the
policy. The company offered to settle
with him for $500, and on receiving a
refusal built new barn for him. A
week ago life insurance agent called
upon him and urged him to have his
wife's life insured. The farmer used
the logic of analogy: 81 had my barn
insured for five hundred tollars, und
when it burned down they pay me no
five hundred tollars, but build me new
barn. Now get my frau insured for
one tousand tollars and she die. Den
you give me no tousand toliars, but
make me take another old Dutch woman.
OATS wat you make me do. / don't
want nv fran insured"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-19
Come Now and Let Us Reason Together,

Come Now and Let Us Reason Together
WHY do people 80 frequently say to DIR.
Pierce, 81 suppose your Golden Medical dis
covery cures everything Z" Because IL has
been the practice OF knavish charlatans 10
manufacture worthless nostrums and attempt
to dupe the ignorant and credulous by recon-
mending them to cure every form of disease.
To such an extent has this been practiced that
iC js no wonder that many have acquired preJu-
dces against all advertised remedies. But Dr.
Pierce does not advertise his standard prepa-
rations as "curealls, does not claim that they
will perform miracles, but simply publishes the
fact that they have been developer as specifics
for certain forms of disease for which herecorn-
mends them, after having tested their ell
cacy in many hundred cases with the most
gratifying success. 1t is a fact known to every
well-info-paed physician that many single reme-
dos POSSESS several different properties.
Ouinine, for instance, has tonic quality,
which suggests its use in cases OF debility; an
anti periodic by which 1t is efficacous In ague;
and febrifuge property, which renders 1t eiii-
cacious in cases of fever. The result OF its
administration will also vary with the quantity
piy,n and the circumstances under which 1t Is
employed. So, likewise, the Golden Medical
Discovery possesses botn pectorai and altera-
tive or blood-cleansing properties OF the nigh
est order. BY reason OF these two prominent
properties it cures two classes OF diseases.
First those of the respiratory organs as throat,
bronchial and lung affections, chronic coughs
and asthma and second, diseases OF the blood
and glsndular system, in which affections
all skillful physicians employ Alternatives, as in
cases Of blotches, eruptions, ulcers, swelling,
tumors, Assesses and in topper OF the liver or
"biliousness. While its use il, by It's comb
nation Of properties, suggested in cases of pull
monsry consumption, yet you need not take 1t
expecting it will cure you II your lungs are
half consumed. nor because it Is recommended
as blood medicine would its proprietor advise
Won to takeit expecting it to cure cancer. 1t
will not perform miracles, but it will cure many
grave forms Of disease.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-19
The Polar Basin.

Concerning the Polar basin, Sir Geo.
Mares says that it is locked-up bay
continuing out of the narrowed North
Atlantic channel, with warm stream of
water constantly pouring into it between
Spitzbergen and Norway, and a cold icy
one as constantly running out between
Spitzbergen and Greenland, and also
between the very narrow straits between
Greenland and America-the first con-
veying an enormous source of heat to-
ward the north, the latter causing the
intense cola of Canada and that on the
east side of Greenland and North
America.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-19

Tho spring-time has como again, wiz,
A n the years of yore.
III. maple trees are leaning out,
Before the cottage door,
And the glad birds have come again,
ninaing their merry glees,
Rnildng their nests rearing their young,
Up>in our maple trees.
The silver brook il dancing, VIII,
Along its pebbly way,
And on its rocky islanus now
The little children play.
I'VE watched them at their sport this morn
The fashions come and 60
But plays are just the same as ours
Weretwenty years ago.
The children have their playhouse, viii,
lust where ours used to be:
They have their broken bits OF ware,
Their acorn cups for tea
The boys split wood and build the fire,
just as you did, you know,
When we kept house upon those rocks
Some twenty years ago.
The woodbine climbs the lattice, VIII,
And hides the porch from sight.
Do YOU remember how IL stood?
Notmuch beyond our height.
/ marked the place where your head came,
You marked the place of mine
But you and have grown some. too,
Since that far off spring-time.
We have never met since then, Will.
AS man know you not;
The Dlack:eyed bog of those glad days,
Has never been forgot.
While sitting in your mansion grand,
With your proud wife, to-day,
/ wonder IL there comes thought
OF "wee wife" Katie Gray.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-19
Wool In California.

The San Francisco Chronicle says:
"Twenty years ago the product of wool
in this State did not exceed 2O0, ZOO
pounds year. This year it will not fall
far short of 80. 600, 600 of greatly superior
quality. The exports last year by rail
and steamer amounted to $4,000, 900
pounds in round numbers, nearly
1000, 900 pounds of which came from
Oregon, which State is making rapid
strides forward in the wool-growing in
dustry. The quality of next years crop
will be far better than the last, owing to
the early rains, which started the young
grass early in the fall. Stock of every
kind is in good condition at the present
time, and, unless the winter should be
unusually severe, the losses will certain
be very small "
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-19
BIRTHDAY VERSES.
WRITTEN IN A oHrLp's ALBUM.

Twas sung Of old In hut and'hali
How once King in evil hour
Hung musing DER his castle wall,
And, lost in idle dreams, let fall
Into the sea his ring Of power.
Then. let him sorrow as he might,
And pledge his daughter and his throne
To who restored the Jewel bright,
The broken spell would ne'er unite;
The grim old ocean held his own.
Those awful powers on man that wait,
On man, the beggar or the King,
To howell bare or hail Of state
A magic ring that masters fate
With each succeeding birthday bring.
Therein are set four jewels rare;
Pearl winter, summers ruby blaze,
Springs emerald, and, than all more fair,
Falls pensiye opal, doomed to bear
A heart Of fire bedreamed with haze.
To him the simple spell who knows
The spirits of the ring TO sway.
Fresh power with every sunrise flows,
And royal pursuivants are those
That fly his mandates to obey.
But he that with a slackened will
Dreams of things past or things 10 be,
From him the chasm is slipping still,
And drops, ere he suspect the i'll,
Into the memorable sea.
James Russell Loiceli, In january Atlantic.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-19
Large Land Claim.

A good deal of excitement and tall
has been occasioned in Southeast Kan
sas by reason of the report that Mount
Pleasant, chief of the once celebrated
Tuscarora tribe of Indians, had made
claim to !, 800. 900 acres of land situated
at and above Foit Scott, Kansas, and
that he had lately found important
papers which would subsiantiate his
claim beyond all doubt. Mr.. Mount
Pleasant now resides in niagara county,
New York, and has engaged eminent
counsel to submit his claim.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-19
Empress of India.

The ceremony of proclaiming Queen
Victoria Empress of India, at Delhi,
Jan. 1, was, according to English re-
ports, very impressive. Lord Lytton
presided, and eighty ruling princes of
Hlndostan participated in the cere-
monies. Thirteen thousand troops were
present, and every circumstance and in
cident OF Eastern pomp and splendor
contributed to make the event the grand
est spectacle ever witnessed in British
India, which is saying q great deal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-19
The Penalty for Libel.

The mother of the Empress Eugene
has received $1,000 damages from each
of i've journals that hbeled her good
name as wife, and has now attacked
three more for corresponding amount.
The money is given to charitable insti.
buttons in Paris, and they will be SIC, 900
better off for the printing of an erro-
neous paragraph that was hastily copied.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-19
SANFCRD'S
CURE
For CATARRH

INSTANTLY relieves and permanently cures this
loathsomc disease in all Its varying stages. 1t pos
scsscs the soothing and healing properties OF plants
herbs and barksin their essential form free from every
hbrous contamination. and in this respect differs from
every other known remedy. In short year Il has
found its way from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast
and wherever known has become the standard remedy
for the treatment of Catarrh The proprietors have
been waited upon by gentlemen of national reputation
who have been cured by this remedy. and who have,
at considerable expense and personal trouble spread
the good news throughout the circles In which they
move. When you hear wealthy gentleman of intel
gcncc and refinement say" owe my life to sanfords
Radical Cure you may feel assured that It is an art
Gle OF great value and worthy TO be ciassed among
the standard medical specifics ofthc day.
The benefit derive from its daily use Is to me f
ralua6ie." $500 .--'I ~ so -
HENRY WELLS. OF WELLS, FAnoo & Co.
suffering"
GEO. W HoUGHToN, wALruAM.
Each package contains DIR. Sanford's improved In
haling Tube, with full directions for use ia all cases
Price tl0O per package. For sale by all wholesale
and retail druggists throughout the United States
WEEKS POTTER, General Agents and wholesale
'-~-N~-f~
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-19

WE were pleased to see, not long
since, in one Of our exchanges, some pretty
severe remarks addressed to several persons
who during an interesting lecture by Rev. Jno.
8. O. Abbott kept q continuous coughing.
which prevented many from hearing. People
who cannot refrain from coughing had better
stay away from such places, o. else take bot
tie Of Jotnson's Anodyne Linifnent With them.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-19

For SCARLET FEvER.-An eminent
physician of Chicago says he cures
ninety-nino out of every hundred cases
of scarlet fever, by giving the patient
warm lemonade with gum arabic dis
solved in it. A cloth wrung out in hot
water and laid upon the stomach should
be removed as rapidly as it becomes
cool.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-19
ALSO the sam

ALSO the same new way A new prin-
ciple for the cure of Catsrrh, sores in the
Moss and Throat DIR. J. ii. McLean's Catarrh
Snuff. II soothes and heals. Trial boxes
80 cts. by mail. DIR. j. II. Mclean, 3l4 Chest
nut street, st. Louis, Mo.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-19

COOP ADvIcE.-If there is any of our
readers who doubt the wonderful curative
effects of Durang's Rheumatic Remedy, let
them write to any prominent person in WASH
ington city. where 1t is manufactured, and they
will learn that it will do even more than is
claimed for it. Sold by all retail druggists, and
at Wholesale in all large cities. Price, S1.00.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-19

THE importance of giving Sherido''s
CdUdt,y Condition Po,oders to hore es that have
been out in the cold rain, stood in cold wind, or
drank too much cold water cannot be over-esti-
mated no man should DO without them who
owns good horse.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-19
COLLINS |
V0LTAIC
PLASTERS.

A E,ectro.Gaiyanic Battery. combined with the
"A celebrated Medicatcd Porous Plaster, forming
the grandest curative agentin the world oil medicine
and utterly surprising all other Plasters heretofore
In use They accomplish more In one week than the
old Plasters in a whole year. They do not palate.
they CURE. Instant relief Afforded In
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Paralysis, Cramps,
st. Nitus' Dance, Sciatica, Hip Complaints
spinal Affections, Nervous Pains and Irri-
tations, Epilepsy or Fits proceeding from
Shocks To the Nervous System, Ruptures
and strains, Fractures, Bruises, Contu-
sions, Weak Muscles and Joints, Nervous
and Feeble Muscular Action, Great Sore
ness and Pain I'm any Part of the Body,
Weak and Painful Kidneys, Great Tender
ness OF the Kidneys, and Weak and Lame
Back, caused by Chronic Inflammation of
the Kidneys.
so confident arc the proprietors in the great yalue
ofts Plaster over all other Pasters that they do not
hesitate 10 WARRANT IL TO possess greater GREATER
curative properties than all others combined, while
the price OF each viz. SS CENTS IL within the reach
OF every sufferer In the land Insist, therefore, upon
having what you call for.
Sold everywhere. Sent By mail, carefully wrapped
and warranted, on receipt OF price * cents for one
Sl.23 Tor SIX or S223 for twelve, by WEEKS & POT.
TER, Proprictors, Boston.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-19
THERE can be no mistake about it,

THERE CHI D3 no IuBbtKB HUOUI It,
"Matchless" plug tobacco takes the lead. Old
fne-cut chewers say it gives better satisfaction
and Is cheaper than fine cut. You cannot be
Matohless p. T. Co." on wooden tag Try
1t once and you will always chew 1t. Manu-
featured by the Pioneer Tobacco Company,
Navv York
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-19
Causes OF Suicide.

The " statistic fiend" has been heard
from again; this time on the causes of
suicide. He gives the result of his in
yestipation as follows
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-19

VEGETABLE Pulmonary Balsam, the great New
England cure for coughs, colds and consump-
tion. Cutler, Bros.& Co. g, Boston. only genuine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-24
Pews at a Discount.

The pews Of the " Metropolitan Church in
Washington City were rented on Monday
night The highest premium paid was only
$25, less than one-fOur,h Of the amount paid
heretofore when the Metropolitan was the
Court Church and Rev. Dr. Newman was
the spi1itua, adviser Of His Excellency, Presi
dent Grant. Now that President Hayes at
tends the Foundry Church. contrary to the
wishes and opportunities Of some Of the Net
ropolitaos, numbers Of the folk who are wont
u put their trust in Princes and TO be under
tie Lord s-day view Of the President, will at
tend the Foundry" aud eudeavor to mould
for themselves chaactr tor christian obser-
ylaces. The chims ~ continue to remiod
them Of The Metropolitan and its past glo-
~, On, the power Of attraction is with a new
mau-hot the Rev. ! 4.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-24
Unfolding the Policy. %

We observe by the latcs, dispatches from Wash
ington that President Hayes cabinet is rather in
favor Of " compromising - his "Southera Policy"
IL has been determined 20 send Commission 20
south Carolina and Louisiana, Nith Wee Prcsi-
dent Wheeler at IFS head, and it il proposed that
the Commission. the members Of which have not
vet been designated, shall proceed South within a
week, and uutil t1is new sal Electoral Commits
sion sham report the present sfaigs geo shall be
maintained. I, is expected by Conservative men
generally that this Commission win prove fail
urc-will not produce a satisfactory solution Of
existing difficulties. The southern people have
exhibited conservative spirit admired by the
world outside orthe Radical party, aud toIbear-
anee under wrong inflicted almost super human,
but feather may break the camers back. The
administration at Washington has an easy way out
of its p,rplc1ites on the southern Qucs tion-that
is to accord 70 South Carolina and Louisian the
same privilege Of self government enjoyed by the
sovereign states Of Ohio and New York Nothing
more is asked, lees viii not suffice, nor should be
proGerCd except b insult.
We bear too much abou, Policy. There IS a
proyeib that is quoted until it s. tite-" Honesty
Is the best Policy" We doubt il there is much
houesty mixed With policy. what we most want
now is Just administration Of govcrumenton IriH-
oip e., and less policy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-24
Frederick Douglass.

The appointment Of Frederick Douglass 70
the Marsta'sLiP Of the District Of Columbia
has given a good deal Of dissatisfaction, how
ever be was confirmed, after lively debate
notwithstanding protests Of The Bar Associa-
ton aud citizens cf the District, and has en-
tered upon bis duties. lis appointment was
not 81, gether pleasing 20 those Of bis own
Iace. as De was rather too ar.,tocatic-too
stuck up, and sought association With Willie
rather thao black people. His appointment
TO office 10 Washington ,Le Alexandria Gazette
thinks Sid occasion neither trouble nor iucou-
ysuieucs 10 southern people, Tor they have been
accustomed o. such olice holders ever since the
close Of The war. Ia Virginia and ether south
srn States there have been col1rcd Legislators
Judges, Magistrates, Cry Cguncilmeo, but the
North has dat treat yet in store, and We are
lot an utterly selfish people and Do not oljec,
that our fellow couutymca Of more Northern
c.imcs should participate with Us in its epny-
ncut