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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-03-21
Money by Mail.

A correspondent of the Scientific
american offers the following sugges-
ton with regard to an inconvenience
widely felt. The plan proposed would
doubtless prove as great convenience
to the receivers as to- the senders Of
small sums by mail. The writer says:
"Now, since postal currency has gone
out of use and dollar bills are getting
scarce, we, in the country, need some
mode of sending small sums Of money
by mail. The money-order system is
excellent, but the charge for sums less
than 81 is too high percentage on the
value of the thing wanted. / would
suggest that Postmasters be authorized
to receive change in sums less than 81,
and issue certificates for the same,
which shall be receivable at any post
Office for stamps, or when presented in
quantities of So and over to be cashed.
The certificates to be issued to Post
masters in book form, and so printed
that the piece torn off will represent the
sum, the whole page representing 81.
The certificates to be at the sender's
risk. Postmasters to make return when
book is used up. Such a system
would facilitate trade between distant
points and increase the revenues of the
Postoffice Department"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-03-21

DURING the war Robert o. Willis
buried $4,000 worth of gold and $1O,-
900 worth of jewelry in a cave on his
farm at Marrow, Boone county, Ky, I'M
parting the knowledge of it only to his
wife. A few days afterward he disap-
pemed, and has not been heard OF since.
He is supposed to have been killed by
cuerrillas. His wife lived on, hoping
for his return, but made known the
secret of the treasure to no one till on her
death bed, recently, when she told the
story to her pastor and attorneys. After
her death the treasure was found in
good condition. She bequeathed her
iewelry and $40, 600 to her old servants,
also the old homestead, rich farm of
some 200 acres. These heirs were her
former slaves, who have nursed her
faithfully through her old age.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-03-21

HoUsE-Bills passed: To amend chapter
1877 Of the Compiled Laws Of 1871 relative TO the
election Of trustees of graded school districts
by ballot In the Upper Peninsula; TO amend
section 81 OF the Compiled Laws Of 1876, rela-
tive TO the transmission by the several County
Clerks to the Secretary OF state OF the names
of members of the Legislature and county
officers, 80 a. to provide for the recording OF
the postofice addresses Of such officers
to appropriate s25, 900 to reimburse the mill
tary fund for the expenses incurred In calling
out the State troops during the railroad strike
In the year 1877; to amend section of act 81
of the laws Of 1873 relative to the transfer OF
insane soldiers and mariners from the
Soldiers Home at Detroit or any county
Jail, or from elsewhere, to the Insane
Asylum at Kalamazoo; to provide for
the publication OF the Legislative Manual; to
amend section z chapter 81, Of the laws Of
1871 and 1878, relative to the reorganization Of
tho military force OF the State. providing that
there shall be but thirty companies; also to au-
thorzc the Government TO call out tho troops
in case of riot. and to provide for the expense
OF the same; to amend act IS OF tho laws Of
1873 relative To the adoption OF children bo-
longing to the State Public School.
MONDAY, March T-SENATE Among the
petitions presented was q big one from Saginaw
county against the proposed prohihitory law
-. The forenoon session was mostly taken up
with the consideration of two bills with the
common object Of providing for a gubernato-
rial mansion General sentiment is in favor Of
10000. The bill was referred to special
committee.
HoUsE.-Six petitions fo- and five against
the Prohibitory Liquor law were real "A bill
was passed to prevent criminal abortion.
The House considered number of bills Of
minor importance, and placed them in the order
of third reading.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-03-21

"DIPHrHERIA," says the London En-
gi,1eer, 4" is held by the best authorities
to be an old disease. 1t is said that the
Empress Josephine died of it, and it is
not improbable that what some years
ago in country districts, more especially
in Ireland, was called putrid fever, was
nothing but diphtheria. Diphtheria
first attracted notice when, few years
since, it broke out at Boulogne and raw
aged the North of France and the South
of England. 1t was then known as
Boulogne sore throat"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-03-21

THE English Government is likely to
have another war on its hands before
long, growing out of the inhuman bar
barities of the new King of Burmah,
who seems to be even more ferocious
than the old one, recently deceased.
He signalized his accession to the
throne by executing over sixty of his
male and female relatives, and has been
busy with his work of slaughter ever
since. A reign of terror exists, and the
inhabitants of British Burmah are in a
great state of excitement, as the King
has threatened them also. The British
Resident has demonstrated against the
executions, but without avail and the
London Times intimates that, if the
King persists in these courses, q collision
sooner or later will be inevitable.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-03-21
LacOnicS.

The King of Zululand is said to have
recently addressed note to a British
officer in South Africa, as follows
"Excellency-First came the missiona-
ry; next the Consul; now the army.
Cetywayo." This brief letter recalls
some short speeches and curt CORE
spondence, which will doubtless be de-
lightful reading in these times of long
harangues. A Western Judge once
upon time addressed the Grand Jury
in these words Gentlemen, the wealth
er is extremely hot; am very old; you
know your duty-perform it," Another
American Judge once interviewed in an
odd way to prevent q waste of words.
He was sitting in chambers, and, seeing
from the pile of papers in the lawyers
hands that a certain case was likely to
be long one, he asked: What is the
amount in question:" Two dollars,
your Honor" said the plaintiffs coun-
sci. III pay it," said the Judge,
handing over the money; "call the
next case" An English Judge was
more patient. He listened for q couple
of days to the arguments of counsel as
to the construction of an act, and final
ly observed, when they were done
" Brothers, that act was repealed year
ago. One morning woman was shown
into DR.. Abernethy's room. Before he
could speak she barred her arm, saying,
Burn" "A poultice," said the doctor.
Next day she called again, showed her
arm, and said, Better" Continue the
poultice,' the response. A few days
afterward she came again; then she
said: "WellJ your fee." Nothing"
said the great physician; "you are the
most sensible woman ever saw" Lord
Berkeley, wishing to apprise the Duke
of Dorset of his changed condition,
wrote: Dear Dorset: have just been
married, and am the happiest dog alive.
Berkeley" The answer came: Dear
Berkeley: Every dog has his day. Dor
set" The editor of q Chicago news
paper. wanting the details of terrible
inundation in Connecticut, telegraphed
to correspondent at Hartford: Send
full particulars of the flood" The reply
came quickly, "You will find them in
Gauacis ~
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-03-21

NOTHING can exceed the popularity Of
the German Emperor. He can hardly
enter any theat sr without the audience
rising to their feet to hurrah and chant
the national hymn; and such is the
ceaseless stream of gifts kept pouring
into the palace by his affectionate sub
jects that the aged monarch has at last
been compelled to remind the public OF
half-forgotten order in council, forbid
ding the presentation of books, music,
objects of art and industry, etc., with
out leave being previously asked for
and obtained.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-03-21
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COnnecticut's Tramp Law.

The lower house of the Connecticut
Legislature has passed stringent
Tramp law, in imitation of the similar
laws recently adopted by the other New
England States. 1t is provided that
every person begging, or strelling
through the country living on aims,
shall be regarded as tramp and be
sent to the State prison for two years !;
that entering dwellings or kindling fires
by the roadside or on private premises,
the carrying of dangerous weapons,
malicious injury to property, etc., shall
be offenses punishable by more severe
penalties, even to five years imprison-
ment. Sheriffs and other officers shall
receive 50 for each arrest and convic-
ton, and towns may appoint special
officers to hunt tramps. This bill was
adopted by the Judiciary Committee in
preference TO one establishing the
whipping-post as penalty for tramps.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-03-21
A STARTLING tragedy occurred at IL

A STARTLING tragedy occurred Mt the
High Street Baptist Church, in Balti-
more, during the regular service last
Sunday evening. The pastor had just
baptized young lady, and the latter,
accompanied by Miss Louisa Donaldson,
retired to an ante-room below to change
her clothing. While in the act of as
sisting her Miss Donaldson inquired if
she (the converD did not feel purer and
more heavenly after being baptized, and
added Il would like to tell you some
thing;;r but before completing the SEN
tence she fell forward on the floor
The young lady ran into the church foi
her friends and alarmed the congrega
ton, and for some moments almost 8
panic prevailed. Physicians were sent
for. but as the first one arrived Miss
Donaldson expired.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-03-21

ACCORDING to the figures Of Prof.
Leone Levi, recognized authority in
statistics, about two-thirds of the popu-
lation of England, estimated at about
100000 in all, belong to the laboring
or wages class, and of these earners
about 100000 are engaged in manu-
features, much the greater proportion
in the textile trades, and about 100000
in agriculture. The absolute income of
the working class Prof. Levi computes
mt little less than $2,300000,000.
Wages amounted last year, on an aver
age, to about $3.50 week for each male
worker, and for each woman about $3.50.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-03-21

CAREFUL investigation into all the
circumstances of the famous Dexter
(Me.) bank mystery leaves no doubt
that the theory of Cashier Barron's sui
eide was a gross outrage upon brave
mans memory-the outgrowth, appar-
emily, of bank officials suspicion, cul-
tivated by one of those detectives whose
disreputable exploits are attracting so
much attention just now in New En-
gland. Everything goes to prove that
Barron was an honest man, who sacri-
feed his life for the people whose prop
erty he considered really left in his
hands for safe-keeping.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-03-21

THE Chicago Medical Journal and
Examiner, in imitation of British
publication, has established a confess
sional, in which, it is expected, practi-
TONERS will record their plumbers for
the reproof and guidance of the profess
sion. The experiment is an interesting
one. It's success will largely depend,
of course, on the strict concealment Of
the names of contributors. If physi-
clans contribute with any freedom to
the new department they will embarrass
the editors with the richness of their
experience in plumbers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-03-21

"ToTALLY disabled pensioners-the
poor fellows who have lost both eyes,
both arms, or both legs, or are other
wise seriously disabied-are now paid
1854 per annum. There are fifty classes
of pensioners invalids-besides widows
and orphans, who receive from $12 and
upward per annum. All these pension
ers will be entitled to arrears of pen
sions from the date of their discharge
to the date when they first commenced
drawing pensions, but the rate will be
fixed at the rate prevailing at the date
of being placed on rolls
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-03-21

OF the 3,772,707 immigrants who have
arrived here since 1855, the avowed des-
tination of nearly half, or 1921 800, was
New York city and State; Pennsylvania,
3S9,030; Illinois, 1854, SOB; Ohio, 1885,
COY; Massachusetts, 174,396; New Jer-
sey, 1860; Michigan, los, 222; Con-
necticut, 6S,726; Iowa, 81,955; Mis-
souri,, 69,369; Indiana, 47,6S7 Rhode
Island, 35,0S0; California, 81 1853; Min
nesota, 67,240; and Utah, 1892. The
other States and Territories took fewer,
the Southern States attracting q far
smaller number than the Northern.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-03-21

A MASSACHUSETTS farmer who inva-
riably carries his tobacco in his waist
coat pocket went to Springfield to sell
q load of apples. When he found a
purchaser he took the money and, roll
ing it up into little wad, stuffed it
into his pocket. Not long afterward he
emptied his mouth, and, thrusting his
hand into his pocket for fresh supply
of tobacco, bit off fair-sized section,
and ground at it while with unwonted
zeal and relish. When he discovered
that he was chewing greenbacks, and
that what remained of the wad was
worth barely 80 cents on the dollar, he
smiled sweetly and murmured: 81
vum," after the manner of all sturdy
yeoman of the noble old Common
wealth
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-03-21

himself, had his abundant hirsute
growth neatly cut, bought a suit Of
tailor clothes, and put on a spotless
white shirt. This extravaganza he kept
up during the trial. He sat with his
eyes fixed continually on the object of
his affections. II other jurors sat be-
fore him to obstruct his view, he
stretched his neck up and looked over
their heads.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-03-21

ACCORDING to the French census the
population of France is increasing but
slowly, the problem being how to in
crease wealth. Nineteen millions of the
population subsist by agricultural in
dustry, 100000 by commerce, 6,OOO,-
900 by the arts and trades, 100000 by
manufacture, and 100000 by profess
sions. Over 100000 live wholly on
their revenues.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-03-21

IT is intimated that the Zulu war is a
preliminary step to the annexation of a
vast expanse of territory in Central
Africa to the British empire. The En-
glish colony at the cape is one of minor
Importance. 1t is now proposed by an
nexation and the encouragement of i'm
migration to make it one of the largest
and most important.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-03-21

A SINGULAR law case has occurred in
Pennsylvania. In one of the country
towns very beautiful woman was late
" on trial for conspiracy to rob. 1t
was not long till one Of the jurors fell
hopelessly in love with her. When he
entered the jury-box he was dressed in
a shaggy, collarless flannel shirt. while
his frizzly hair and untrimmed beard
stood out like "quills on the fretful por-
cupine." After the first day he washed
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-03-21

JOSE G. VALDEZ, the editor of La
Tarantula, paper published in Ma
zatlan, Mexico, was murdered short
time since. The Governor of Sinaloa,
having been charged with the murder
of Valdez, was compelled by the mob
to fly from the city, whereupon the
Legislature elected o Governor adj
interim.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-03-21
Golden SAUSAGE.

The proprietor of popular restaurant
in Berlin has instituted what he calls
the Dinner of the Golden Sausage, the
great attraction of which is the inser-
ton in every thirteenth sausage de-
signed for his guests of small gold
coin, which becomes the property of the
individual to whose lot it chances to fall.
1t is quite study to observe the guests
seated round the numerous tables, each
accommodating thirty persons, all Of
whom are moving their jaws most
cautiously. OF those favored by fort
une, some are unable to conceal their
satisfaction while others try to convey
the coin unperceived from their mouths
to their pockets. AS matter of course
every one is obliged to masticate his
food slowly, instead of boiling it in the
national fashion, otherwise the tiny
golden coin might slip down his gullet
unawarec.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-03-21

THE population of French colonies
and dependencies is 1867 900. Algeria
contains more than half of this number,
but only $4,000 natives of France live
IN Algeria, and about half of these are
troops.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-03-21

The sleeping hours of plant were
changed recently by French chemist,
by exposing it to a bright light at night
and placing it in dark room during
the day time. At first the leaves opened
and closed irregularly, but at length
submitted to the change, unfolding at
night and closing in the morning.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-03-21
The Tme Surtheruer.
FRIDAY, MARCH 81, 1879.

THE first Legislature of Illinois Ter
ritory was composed of twelve members
They all boarded in the same house at
Kaskaskia, and lodged in one room.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-10-28
Dissolution of Craftsmanship.

The co-pertnership heretofore existing
unuer The name anu style of"B +. Drak-
enfield & Co.," IN the city of os Angeles.
has been this day dissolved by mutual
consent.
b. F: .Drakenfeld retains the agencies OF
the ioll wing companies, VIII
Commercial Union Assurance Co. IT
London, south British ire and Marine
Insurance 90. of New Zsa'and. National
Fire q Marine Insurance Co. Of New
sealand, Phenfx Insurance co, OF
Hartford. CONNECT cut, Home In.
suranoe Co. of New York, Insurance
Go. Of North Anne RIGA of Philadelphia,
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. OF San
Francisco, "Oldn California Insurance
Co. OF San Francisco.
A. Herdman withdraws with the asen.
cies of the following com panies, viz;
Impe tal fire Insurance Co. OF l. ~ d on ,
London Assn ance corporation of Lon
don, NO thern Assurau ce to. or london,
Queen insurance Co OF Iiverp ,oi, Hart.
f.rd Fire Insurance Co. Of Hartford
western Assurance Co. OF Toronto.
Is. +. DRAKENEELD.
A. HERUM
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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-10-28
Administrators Sale.

In pursuance OF an order OF the Probate
Court OF Los Angeles c,iunty, maze on
the 18TH day OF June, $40, IN tho mater
fthe estate of Pedro PIlaria, deceas ed
the Undersigned. adminis,ratiix of said
stale, Will sell at private sale, L., the
his hest bidder tor cash in gold coin OF
The Government Of the United States and
subjec 10 confirmation By SAID Probate
curt, on Or ufter
WEDNESDAY, the al DAY OF JULY,
1870, all the personal property OF taid es-
tate. consisting Of arout 10000 sheep and
some sheep c.rrrals,- and IA movable
house and one wagon and four horses
Terms OF the sale-Cash. BIDS may be
made atany ime after the 1r.t publica.
ton of this uotice and before the making
Of he Gale. All bids or offers must be ID
ting and left at the office OF Glassell.
Smii h 4 Saith, attorneys at law. Temple
BlocK, Los Anxelts city, or delivered to
the und-i signed personally.
Dated June 10, 1879.
JUANA PILARIA.
Administrative OF The Estate OF Pedro
Pi aria, nece"s' d. jel7
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-10-28
Notice to Creditors. +.
ESTATE OF LYDIA WEST,
Deceased.

cruisuant 10 an order OF the fropate
hereby given to all persons having
Gains ssainst the ssid deceased, to ex-
hiblt and present ihs same, with tho
necessary vouchers, to the undersigned.
adinihistrhtot OF said estate. at his office
and place OF business, IN the furniture
stor- of Dolter " Bradley, No 80 Main
street, Los Angeles city, State OF Cali.or-
MA, according 10 law, within four mouths
after The firat pubicatio of this notice.
Los Angeles, April rs, 1879.
ISAAC w. LORD,
Administrator of the estate OF Lydtal
West, deceased. sl6-4w
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-10-28
Notice for Publication of Time
for Proving Will, Etc.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA. COUNTY
~ OF Los Angeles-ss.-In the Probate
court. In the matter of the estate 81
Mariana Hui2, deceased.
iursuant to an order of this Court mi adj
this day. norce is hereby given thai
TUES DAY. the 2lst day OF october, A.
u. 1879, at 10 O'CLOCK A. M OF said day, Fl
the Court Room OF this Court, in the city
and county oi Los Angeles, has been ap1
pointed for hearing the application o1
Maria Ybarra ide Kuiz, praying that
document now on file in this G. urt, puf1
porting to be the lest will ami testanI en-
OF Ma. iHno HuAiz, deceased, be admitte4
70 probate and THAT letters tesiamentarI
pc issued thereon To said Maria Ybf rr4
oe kulz, at which dime and place all per
sons interested therein may appear am
contest the same
Dated Oct. 9Th 1879, &c..
A. ". POTTS, Clerk.
BY E. H. OWEN, Deputy. OF