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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-03-22
An Awful Death.

John Willenbacher, employed in a
sugar refinery in Brooklyn, recently
stamped on the surface of a boneblack
vat through which sugar is refined and
which continually sinks through a conf
cal bottom over a retort, the fires of
which keep the mass at heat of $50 de-
grees. He sank into the hot black mass.
As he tried to lift his feet to get out. he
probably found himself drawn down by
the suction of the moving mass, which
was kept up alta heat of 1S0degrees. His
struggles probably only added to the
downward motion, and, as a fireman en-.
tered to rake his fire, Willenbacher's
terrible plight became known. He had
then sunk to his throat. Men ran from
every part of the refinery, and the en-
deayor to rescue Willenbacher was
earnestly begun. Nothing could stop
the ceaseless suction of the boneblack.
because the hole at the bottom of the
vat opened into a retort filed with fierce
flames. Even the few seconds that were
spared to the consideration OF this gave
confirmation to Willenbacher's doom.
for he sank until the lower part of his
lace was hidden. His comrades shouted
cheering words to him, and threw planks
across the surface of the boneblack. the
hravest venturing out upon them. They
scattered the boneblsck from about
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-03-22
Massachusetts LiUuOr Law.

The Liquor law of Massachusetts,
makes no discrimination between malt
and mere alcoholic beverages. The
brewers ask the Legislature to favor ale
and beer, and argue at length in their
petition that such policy would really
help the cause of temperance. The gist
of their reasoning is as follows: Lager
beer and ale usually contain only per
cent. of alcohol, combined with over
per cent. of nourishing malt extract, and
are very rarely adulterated. Malt bev-
erages, unless used in enormous quanti-
ties, are beneficial to the drinkers. The
love of stimulants is too strong among
the people to be overcome by force, and
it is better to encourage the substitution
of mild beverages for ardent spirits.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-03-22

Willie, bright little daughter OF
Capt. Il. w. Walton, died at her fathers
residence. near Roanoke, on the 18th of
January, in the 7th year of her age.
Little Willie had been sick long time,
yet she bore her affection with all the
patience and fortitude of one much
older. On the day of her death she
called her little brothers and sisters
around her and divided among them her
toys, telling them that she was going to
die, and for them not to quarrel over
the toys. She requested her father to
remain with her during the day, inferm-
ing him that she would not live to see
another She fingered until o'clock in
the evening, without the least apparent
change, in perfectly conscious condi-
ton, talking to those around her. She
counted the strokes as the clock tolled z,
and, when it had finished, she turned to
her father and said: "Pa, 1 will never
hear the clock strike again; give me an
apple" The apple was given her, and,
after eating it, she began talking of dy-
ing, expressing great aversion to being
put under the ground after death. She
was assured that only her body was
buried-that her spirit left the body and
went to heaven. This seemed to give
her great relief, and, again addressing
her father, she said: "Is ma watching
for me 2" and, being assured she was, she
said: "Turn me over then, and let me
die" She was tenderly turned on her
side, and in another moment the spirit
of little Willie had flown to join its dear
mamma over the river. The clock tolled
s all the same, but little Willie never
heard it-she was dead. -Ho,Odrd
County advertiser.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-03-22
A Deaf Mans Musings.

He is rich who is poor enough to be
generous.
To extol ones own virtue is to make a
vice of it.
IAN act of kindness to shivering beg
gar child is profession of religion.
He who must use his eyes for ears
hears much that is lost amid the noisy
rattle of speech.
AS rule, the man who asks for credit
in whisky shop is beyond the hope of
redemption.
Make light of your infrmities if you
desire sympathy. Useless repinings ex-
cite disgust.
Take from what has been written
that which has done mankind no solid
good, and Saratoga trunk would hold
the rest
Look out for the man who makes
liberal use of the personal pronoun ct"
in conversation, for the chances are that
he is liar.
CT leave to my heirs an abundance of
hate, envy and legal strife, would be an
appropriate clause in the last wills OF
most rich men.
There is somewhere fool-key to your
friends nature, and if you can find it
you can make him dance to any tune you
whistle.
A girls signs are melodies to her
lovers ears, and her tears are kissed
away az sweet waters.
When a man reaches the age of so il
is time for him to make up his mind as
to what manner of old man he would
like to be and put himself at once into
training.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-03-22
Russian Diplomacy.

AS the terms of peace become more
definitely known, and the successive acts
in the present Russo-Turklsh drama I'M
fold, they reveal more and more clearly
the willy astuteness and superior excel
lence of Russian diplomacy. Not only
has the present conflict shown Russia to
be a formidable power in the field, but
it has also shown her to be equally great
in craftsmanship. Out of political and
military complications which might well
have bewildered brain less experienced
than that which beats beneath the brow
Of Gortschakoff. Russie has thus far
emerged unscathed, without relipquish-
ing the object for which she took up arms
in the first place. Trembling on the
very verge of general European war
time after time; with a shattered and
disorganized and heterogeneous empire
on her hands and at her feet; witt, two
other large nations growing and grum-
bling at every move she made, and
ready, apparently, at the first real provo
cation to take the field against her with
gigantic and well-disciplined armies;
with threatening demonstrations going
on all around, Russia has yet preserved
her national self-respect and dignity
through it all, has not made thus far a
single misstep or false move, has Sc
cured what really and rightfully be-
longed to her as the conquering party,
without imposing unduly humiliating or
obnoxious conditions upon her PROSTATE
adversary, and now bids fair to go into
the coming conference, or congress, as a
party granting favor, rather than one
seeking permission to hold undisturbed
what is alreadyin her possession. Clear
ly Russia and Germany are now not only
the two leading and ablest European ma
tions, but they have at the head of the
foreign departments of their respective
Governments the two leading and ablest
diplomats of the world.
1t is impossible not to admire the con-
summate wisdom displayed by the
Russian Premier during all the negotia-
tons attendant upon the conclusion Of
permanent and honorable peace. 1t is
one thing to be able to fight like brute
and conquer an adversary, but it is
quite another to be able 80 to treat with
him and his friends as to convince them
that the thrashing just administered has
been one very mild and considerate un-
der the circumstances, and that the ar
engagements subsequently made are in
every sense magnanimous and honora-
bic. Chicago Journal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-03-22

Willenbacher shoulders, and, grasping
hun, tugged to pull him out, but they
could not stir him. He seemed to be
unconscious from suffocation. A block
was hastily rugged upon beam above
the vat, and eager men grasped the
tackle in their strong hands and pulled
well together, but they did not move
Willenbacher. The digging about the
sinking man was resumed, and the bone
black was cleared away down to his
thighs. Then those who hauled with
all their strength upon the tackle raised
Willenbacher from the boneblack. Kind
hands laid him limp and unconscious
upon the planks. He was breathing
family, and a comrade ran to summon
physician, but, while his ieet still sound
ed on the stairway, Willenbacher died.
NetO York Sun.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-03-22
"RAprx. Tin one of his recent New York

" RADIX, In one OF his recent New L Ofk
letters, makes good point apropos OF lifeinsu-
lance Investigations and troubles generally, by
calling attention to the fallacy Of judging OF the
reliability OF companies according to their bulk.
Many such institutions seek to dazzle the pub
tic eve byprinting their large gross assets in the
heaviest type, and by laying great stress upon
the nominal millions under their control to win
confidence and prevent any close analysis of
the whole statement. He points out the plain,
but often forgotten fact that, even conceding
the equally good quality Of the assets OF
two companies, il is not necessarily the one
with the most millions which is safest for the
policy holder, but the one whose net surplus
bears the largest ratio to it's whole property.
Judged by this sound and searching principle,
"Radix" finds the E,na Life Insurance Com
pany of Hartford, to be one Of the strongest,
II not the very strongest, institution Of the
kind in the country. With little over twenty
four millions OF assets, IL has about four and
quarter millions OF clear surplus. The special
commission appointed by the Legislature OF
Connecticut year ago, to investigate all the
insurance companies Of that State, say OF the
Etna that it is mot only solvent, but financial
ly sound, and under the management Of officers
and directors of large experience, sound judy
ment, and unblemished character, and entitled
TO the entire confidence Of policy holders and
the public" Taking the above facts and this
official Endorsement together, 1t il evident that
this writer's estimate Of the Etna is one that
can be everywhere safely Endorsed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-03-22
OLIVER DIrSON g. co.
THE CELEBRATED SWISS WA

ONLY GENUINE AND SCIENIIFlC INSIHOIu ~.
This Of the most amusing and useful articles brought
before the public for the invention OF samuel
MoCsn the great yentroauis and for the past few as
the European world creating the greatest aonhmen ano
amusement wherever seen The Bird and Animal mtaior
being impossible for the closest observer di'cove
that the usng has n his mouth =, an
svered which ncloses and supports the vbrato tissue or
sound producer Attached to the ring also the
length and less than eighth in diameter All the parts are
Of costly machinery designed expressly for the
manner will last lifetime With person initiate
the perfect TIE singing OF every bird In the
the neghng OF horse the whsng of quail the quack
Of duck the Miss of the barking Of dog or oi the
gobbe OF turkey ths Growing OF rooster the hum OF pee
the buzzng fly the singing OF amo quito DO has recently
been used with immense BY all the prominent enro-
feet satisfaction. In fact exact imitation OF every known
bird animal be given by child In the most aston
Invaluable animal bird can be
nearly initiated to call them at once within range All the
singers be given naturally that the most expert listener
the difference When not In the mator
mouth desired without the least Inconvenience
talk well with In the mouth as when entirely
supposed that Of these in the vicinity All
peTformed by means whistle child years
We recently the utmost astonshment created IN large
the terrific barking Of ados adjoining The room
was searched could be found Then suddeny
opened Tor months child cried out from
large and beautiful bird commenced
until boy who had quietly all Of this
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Ssmnel McClaIn. Address
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-03-22

DANIEL WEBsTER's fees, which were
considered enormous in their day, APP
pear inconsiderable beside the sums re-
ceived by even lesser lawyers in our
time. In 1894 his fees amounted to
S13. 40; in 1886 to Sl5, 1873, and in 1886
TO $2l, 793, these sums including his
Congressional pay.
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|. At. ASHMUN g. CO.,
Boston, Mass,

In order 10 satisfy reliability
that the hearty
hishers OF the Weekly Traveller Statesman
Boston Weekly Sun OF New York ~ Out this
aud show your friends, az II viii not appear again
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-04-03
OTAT]; OF WISCONSIN.-IOWl

~ County Court.-In Probate.
in the matter of the Last Will and Testament
of Thomas Blake, deceased.
Whereas, All instrument in writing, purporting
to be the Last VIII and Testament of Thomas
Blake. deceased, late of said county has been
filed in, this Office. together with the petition of
Eliza Blake, praying that the same may be proven
and admitted to probate. and letters testamentary
granted thereon according TO the laws of this
State.
II is ordered, that the prayer of said petition
be heard before the Judge Of this Court, at the
Probate office in the village of Dodgeville, on the
Sth day of April, A. d. 1878, at IL o'clock in the
forenoon.
And 1t is further ordered, that notice of the
nearing thereof be given to all persons interested
weeks successfully previous to the time appointed
IN the Mineral Point Tribune, a newspaper print
ed In this State.
Dated March 1lth. 1873,
la JOHN T. JONES. County Judge.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-04-03
IN PROBATE-IOWA COUNTY


In the matter of the estate of Price Calvert, of
Mifln, Iowa county, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Nv Rewey
executor. representing among OtherSthings that
he has fully administered said estate and pray
ing that q time and place be fixed for examining
and allowing his account of his administration,
1t is ordered, That said account be examined
by the Judge oft court Oh the 9th day of May,
1873 next ensuing at the Court House, in the
village of Dodgeville, at II o'clock in the fore noon
1t is further ordered, That notice thereof be
given to all persons interested by publishing
copy of this order for three successive weeks ia
the Mineral Point TRIBUNE, weekly newspaper,
circulating in said county.
Dated. March Goth, 1878
1873 JOHN I. JONES, County Judge.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-04-03
STATE OF WISCONsIN.-IOWA

"OCOunty COurt-In Probate.
In the matter of the last viii and Testament Of
James wasley, deceased.
WHEREAS, An instrument in writing purport-
ing to be the Last VIII and Testament Of James
Wasley. deceased late of Iowa county, has been
filed IN this office, together with the petition Of
Elizabeth P. Wasley, praying that the same may
tostamcntary granted thereon according to the
laws of this stare.
Its ordered that the prayer Of said petition be
heard before the Judge of this court, at the Pro-
bate Office, In the village of Dodgeville, on the
9Th day of May, A. D. 1878. at IL o'clock in tire
fore noon.
And it is further ordered that notice of the
hearing thereof be given to all persons interested
by publishing copy ofthis order for three weeks
successfully previous to the time appointed. in
the Mineral Point TRIBUNE q newspaper printed
in this State.
Dated, Dodgeville. March 25th 1878.
l+3 JOINT JONES, County Judge.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-04-03
IN PROBATE-IOWA COUNTY

III the matter ofthc estate Of Mary Ann Pollard,
deceased.
On reading and fling the petition of Mary Ann
Goldsworthy representing among other things that
Mary Ann Pollard, late ofIowa county, Wisconsin,
on the 9th day Of April, A. D. 1877, at Linden,
Iowa county Wis. died intestate, leaving goods,
chattles and estate within this county, and that
William Hopper, Administrator of said estate,
has resigned, and his resignation accepted, and
praying that administration, dc 6onis on, ofsaid
estate be unto John 7. Hopper granted:
1t Is ordered that said petition be heard before
the Judge of this Court, on the 18th day of April,
A. d. 1S7S at the Probate Office in the Village of
DOdgeville, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
And 1t is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interested. by pub
fishing copy of this order for three weeks sue
cessively prior to said day of hearing, in the
Mineral Point tribune weekly newspaper cir
culating in said county
Dated March 18th, 1878.
IL JOHN I. JONES, County Judge.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-04-03
STATE OF WIsC0NsIN-IOWA

- C0o0Gy CoWt-l0 Probate.
NJ ne matter Of the Last Will and testament
o. Richard 6anguins, deceased
Whereas, IN instrument in writing purportine
to b the Last VIII and Testament Of Richard
senguine. deceased, late of Iowa county, has been
filed In this ofice, together with the petition Of
Thomas Senguine, praying that the same may be
disallowed and deciar red null and void
1t IS ordered that he prayer Of said petition be
heard before the Judge of this Court, 1t the Pro-
bate Office, In the village Of Dodgeville, on the
forenoon.
And 1t Is further ordered. that notice of the
hearing thereof be given to all persons interested
by publishing copy of this order for three weeks
successively previous to the time appointed, in
the Mineral Point Tribune, newspaper printed
In this State.
Dated Dodgevile Wis, March %. 1878.
14-3 JOHN T. JONES, County Judge.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-04-03
Desirable Farm for Sale.
Best Location i'm Iowa Cnuntv

VIII soil my farm. containing s. acres, and
situated one-half mile from the city limits north.
east, near the old Mineral Point race track, on
cultivation and forty.five acres pasture and tim
l,cr, all first class and nearly new thrifty o.
chard Of $50 trees. just beginning to bear .
small SINAI vineyard Of about 100 vines, which bero
rants, gooseberries and strawberries; A good
cistern at the Kitchen door, and large one At H.
stable door; durable spring Of water in thu
pasture 'or stock two good barns, and bop houses
venient and comfortable, with large kitchen,
parlor four bedrooms closets. pantry. Ge, ali en-
The ground. The buildings are well protected.
py young timber from cold winds, also the fruit
II necessary a house and lot might be taken -
part pay. For further particulars inquire OF
JOHN BEARDSLEY
Jan. 10, ISIS,-3u Mineral Point, VII
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-04-03
Freight & Accommodation.
PLHtteuilIe DiciSiON
Freight d Accom- m O dation.
GOING WryT.

GOING EAST. GOING WEST
LeavePlattevillel: 30 I'm Leave Calanipe 25 n m
"a Belmont . .D5p. m &" Belmont. $40 n m
Arrive Calamine2.j0p IN Arrive PlattevilIns "a n ",
60. Passengers leaving Mineral Point Mt g n m
can reach Mad isou at p. m the snmo day hv
way Of Freep0rt and Caledonia
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-04-03
William Brown.

gLL.soIo1 sives exclusive asaentscn = -.
49, s,c Gsoe: selling accounts, notes. mosS-
~ WHICH mode = succesful where duns By ictiss
consistently fail. Changes reasonable. Reisrcs-
W. Wiv,. Gundsy & Gray, +. p. Pulford, John II.
Hail. with Strong &Coad. Attorneys at Law. ~
The Morning herald., 1878-12-19
THE HERALD
THE MORNING HERALD

is published every morning, Sunday ex-
cepted) and delivered in the city Of Will
mington and surrounding places for six
cents per week payable to carriers. Mail
subscriptions, postage free, three dollars
per annum.
GEO. OBYRNE 8 Co Proprlstors and
Publishers:
GEORGE TRouP MAxwH1.I, Editor.
RoBxRT A. OBYRNE, Asst Editor.
Office No. 500 Shipley street,
Wilmington Del.
The Morning herald., 1878-12-19
IN VESTIGATE.

We are glad that Mr.. Blaine's resolution
providing for committee of investigation
of alledged election frauds, has passed the
Senate with so little opposition. No harm,
we are convinced, can come to the South
from the freest sud fullest inquiry. Indeed,
We believe that the Democratic party and
the South have been placed at disadvan-
tsges by apparent disinelination 10 discuss
and to investigate the charges of intimida-
tion and fraud In the recent election. The
motive of Southern Representatives has
been misconstrued, and misrepresented.
1ndisposition to excite sectional bitterness
has been distorted into desire to cover dis
honest practices. Prudence has been mis-.
called tinidity.
Whilst we would discourage recrimina>
tion and vituperation, we insist that, IN q
calm and dignifed manner, the truth Oh all
be brought to light, and hurtful accusations
be repellsd. In the language Of Senator Ran
som "turn on the light" Whnt the North.
ern people need is better acquaintance with
the character Of the Southern people, and
to this end, let the truth be established. "
The Morning herald., 1878-12-19
[From the Chester Evening News. J
BEAUTIFUL SNOW.
By HARRIET B. M'KREvBR.

Many years ago the writer Of the poem
below was riding on the cars one Winter
morning, when the snow was falling quietly
In large feathery flakes, covering the ground
with soft. white deecy mantle. 1t could
not be called a snow storm, but just that
graceful fall that was itself poem. Ad-
miring it's beauty the writer kept saying to
herself beautiful snow beautiful snow p
never having heard at that time Of the
lovely poem of the same name written by
Watson, the author of the Vagsbonds. She
wrote the following poem while. her mind
was full of the thoughts thus suggested,
copied It In be, book of poems, and thought
no more bout 1t. A long time aftarward
it was published In Daughsdy's School
Visitor, not thought Of again, until she saw
an advertisement of select readings, among
the articles Beautiful Snow" She Won
The Morning herald., 1878-12-19
THE BAYARDs OF DELAWARE.

The following is taken from the New
York Freeman's Journal. The facts may
bee of interest to some of our readers:
"Here is souething about the Bayard
family, the "Bay .rds of Delaware" This
family has had long and brilliant career
in the Senate Of the United States. In no
other family of the LAM excepting perhaps
the Adams family, of A'assaehusetts have
the capacity and the oppor UNITY for public
services together been showlN so eonspicu~
ously and SO constantly. The present Bay
ard of Delaware has been In the since 1868.
He entered the body In the same year with
Thurman and Casserly, and the th.rse IT.
terly SHIELD the fort" during many weary
session, reinforced from time to time BY q
new Democratic Senator, till now the com.
ing of the solid Democratic majoriy which
will control the Senate In q year. His
father was his immediate predecessor, and
occupied the same seat for years. The
grandfather Of the present Senator occupied
It for Thirteen years, and an uncle of the
present Senate was also for many years the
great law authority of the body.