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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-04-04
Dup1Nc tba vear 1879 there were over

DURING the year 1878 there were over
$4,000 deaths in the city of New York.
The diseases which caused large pro-
portion of this mortality are classed as
local-such as pneumonia, heart-disease,
commissions, paralysis; zymotic-as
diphtheria, scarlet and typhoid fever,
cholera infantum, measles, dysentery,
Group; and constitutional, which includes
consumption and cancer. The number
who died from local diseases was 10,197 f;
from zymotic diseases, 1885; and from
constitutional diseases, 6,422. 1t is a
fact, from which some lessons of caution
and care may be drawn, that, of these
81 900 above mentioned, consumption
killed no less than 4,477, and pneu-
monia-that increasingly fatal disease
carried off 2,271 victims. In our vari-
able climate there can be no trifing with
health, especially during the winter and
early spring. The unusual prevalence
of colds, coughs, infuenzas, and OF
pneumonia, during the present season
makes protective and preventive meas
ures of the utmost importance. Every
person should regard it as duty to learn
how to avoid taking cold" which term
in its general usage, includes the taking
of numberless ills. If physicians were
paid for preventing disease, instead o.
curing it, the community would know
far better than now how to take care O.
health. But, until this is done, individ
uals must inform themselves upon es
sential points, and practice what they
know.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-04-04
Chinese Poetry.

Chinese poetry is the subject of an
interesting article in the current num-
Der of Macmillara's Magazine. Few
persons appreciate the genuine poetry
to which the Chinese have given birth,
yet poetry occupies almost as important
place in their literature as in our own.
Here is literal translation of short
poem:
The heart, when it is harassed, finds no place of
rest.
he mind, when embittered. thinks only of grief.
In the following the writer is sup
posed to be apostrophizing a bed of
chrysanthmeum plants in full bloom
Seetheir shadows pictured on the fence whilst
their delicate perfume scents the garden walls;
Their tints, now dark, now light, flash against
the other;
Hungry they iced on air
What can with their bright colors compete?
Talking of them one might pity their languor, as
of that of an invalid;
Delicate, they open with constitutions at best
autumnal,
Yet say not that they bloom to no purpose
For did they.not by their charms inspire Tao to
poetry and convviality?
Here is one that has been metrically
translated. 1t is called the "Tiny Rill ~
Over green hills and meadows a tiny rill ran
Che little precious coquette);
She is pretty she knew, and thus early began
Gayly flirting with all that she met.
Her favors on both sides she'd gracefully shower,
Regardless Of whom they might be-
One moment she'd kiss the sweet lips of flower
The next-lave the root of tree.
She would leap from one rock TO another in play,
Tumble down on her pebbly bed:
Like a naiad. let the sun smitten spray
Fall in prismatic gems round her head.
Sometimes she would lash herself into rage,
And rush roaring and seething along;
Till bit of smooth ground would her anger as
| suage,
| When she'd LOUDLY murmur a song.
Let us not think so sGghtingly OF
Chinese sentiment after this.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-04-04

The Chinese question" has broken
out in Australia. The seamen on board
the steamers of the Australian Steam
Navigation Company first "struck" pc
cause Cinnamon were employed on the
company's ships. Meetings have been
held in Adelaide, Queensland, Victoria,
New South Wales-indeed, all over the
.colonies-in which the exclusion of the
Chinese has been demanded. The ex-
pected arrival of ship at Sydney with
800 Cinnamon it was feared would occa-
sion a riot. But for the Christian senti-
ment of the United States and the
British colonies, the Chinese immi-
grants would fare badly.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-04-04

The Russian superstitious belief in
precious stones is revived by the advent
of the plague. Great ladies seek to
avert the fearful malady by decking
themselves with diamonds, emeralds,
the magical sapphire and turquois.
The agate is in especial favor as tails
man. A Russian Princess who resides
at Paris wears no longer other orna-
ments than the agate, which may rem
der the lustrous stone the fashion. Ii
this faith in gems was universal, one
might fancy Queen Victoria, the En-
press Augusta, and even the Royal
House of Saxony ri6ing the "green
vault" to cast down their crowns on the
German frontier, in the hope that pesti'
lence might not pass the lou ndary line
of priceless jewels.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-04-04
His Fourth Eagle in a Single Year.

Mr.. E. Everett Parsons saw an eagle
fly down into flock of ducks and
mount with duck in his claws, on
Wednesday last. Getting his gun, he
watched the eagleu until he perched upon
limb of one of the trees near the
house, and, in approaching the tree. he
frightened the eagle, which flew away.
Seeing this was his only chance, he
blazed away and brought down his
majesty, killing him at distance of
sixty yards. The eagle measured seven
feet and half from tip to tip of wings.
This makes the fourth eagle Everett
has killed in the last year.-Salisbury
(Md.) Advertiser.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-04-04
Mute Animals.

In his lecture on Claude Bernard, M.
Paul Bert narrated singular stratagem
which was invented by Bernard during
the late Franco German war. It was
proposed to revictual Paris, which was
strictly blockaded by German forces.
A large number OF cattle had been col
lected, waiting for an opportunity to
cross the German lines. But a diff
Guilty was to silence these animals, as
their cries would attract the attention
of the enemy. Claude Bernard pro-
posed to practice upon them the section of
the nerve which enables them to emit
their usual cries. The operation is so
easy that it could be executed in a
few seconds by an ordinary butcher.
None of the animals appeared to suffer
in any way by the mutilation which had
made them mute,-Nature.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-04-04

When it is understood that the Amer
lean confines its business to the insur-
ance of dwelling-houses, private barns,
their contents, farm property, churches
and school-houses-writes no policies in
any of the large cities, and insures but
$1,000 in any one risk-the immense
number of patrons of this old farmers
company" is easily comprehended. It
has nearly $780, 900 policies in force; has
cash assets amounting to 1912, 763.62;
cash surplus, as regards policy-holders,
$500, 386.13; has done business twenty
years, and we say, therefore, to our
readers, most emphatically, the Ameri-
can is safe company in which to insure
YOUR homes.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-04-04

IF Henry Bergh had been in sight
when the cruel keeper in the New York
Central Park ran red-hot poker into
the trunk of the elephant, Emperor, he
would have taken the wretch in hand for
summary punishment. We never yet
nunished an elephant, and are hardly
prepared to say how such work ought
20 managed. Perhaps the old adage OF
-aspare the rod and spoil the child
might be for elephantine purposes made
to read, "Spare the poker and spoil the
elephant" If we were correcting a
valuable elephant we would rather do
Il in almost any other way than by
-tbrusting hot iron among the nerves
and muscles of that organ which is one
of the greatest wonders Of creation and
whose sensitiveness is so exquisitely
delicate that its gigantic owner can pick
ND pin OF needle with it. 1t is to be
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-04-04
The Champion Pie.Eater.

A pie-eating match between two noto-
riously voracious men was contested in
st. Louis. One had q wide mouth, pom
derous jaws, an appetite sharpened by
twenty-four hours of fasting, and was
naturally the favorite before the start.
The other was manifestly dyspeptic,
and his appearance was against him.
Hot apple pies of uniform size were
used, and the man who ate most in
half an hour was to be the winner. The
favorite led for twenty minutes, swallow
ing eight pies in that time, and leaving
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-04-04

THERE is some nervousness among
new members of Congress in Washing
ton about remaining there during the
warm months, on the ground that the
climate is not favorable to health and
longevity. Nine members of the last
Congress died.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-04-04

AT the beginning of this year, &C
cording to the report of the Commits
sioner of Agriculture, the number OF
hogs in the United States was $685.
600, of WEIGH 20,915,S 800 were owned in
thirteen Western States. On the LIST
of January, 1878, the total number was
1861 900, of which 80, 262, 800 belonged
in the West
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-04-04

The Cincinnati Catholic priests have
abandoned all efforts of relief for Arch
bishop Purcell. A dispute arose be-
tween the German and Irish members
of the select committee regarding the
responsibility of the debt, with the
above result.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-04-04

The discussion in the London news
papers over the subject of cheap food
suggests the thought that the meat-ex-
portation trade is very curious one.
Being unable to sell meat here for 8
cents a pound, the exporters pay the
freight on it for 1000 miles, and grow
rich by selling it there for cents.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-04-04

FROM all accounts, the exodus Of ne
groes from the Southern States is yet
in its infancy. 1t is said that 10000
more will start for Kansas within the
next six months. Prominent business
men regard the movement with serious
apprehension.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-04-04

his competitor pie and a half behind |;
but, at that juncture, he choked and was
compelled to rest. The dyspeptic kept
steadily at work, closed the gap, and
then forged ahead. At the conclusion
of the half hour he was half through his
thirteenth pie, while the favorite was in
his eleventh.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-04-04

Or ninety-eight daily and weekly
papers in California, forty-four are in
favor of the new constitution, fifty
three against, and one ON the fence.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-04-04
Sale of a Centennial Building.

Machinery Hall, on the Centennial
grounds, Philadelphia, which originally
cost 100000, was lately sold at auction.
There were only five bidders, and it was
purchased by w. G. Allison & Co., car
builders, for $4,000. There is in the
building an enormous amount of gas
and water pipes, three lines of railroad
tracks, about 100000 pounds of wrought
iron, about 800, 900 pounds of cast-iron,
about 100000 feet of white pine lum
Der, about 100000 feet of tin roofing,
about 10000 square feet of glass, and
about 100000 perches of stone. The
building and all matters connected
Herewith are to be removed by the pur-
chaser, and the ground on which it now
stands is to be smoothly leveled, on or
before the LIST of June next.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-04-04

A PRINTED copy of the proposed-new
constitution for California is being sent
to every voter in the State, by direction
of the convention.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-04-04

l want to say to the children that friend
handed me the above poetry, and | thought il
would be very pretty and appropriate for our
column. Perhaps l am particularly interested
in it, because among my presents last Christ
mas was complete set of Dickens" bound
in green and gold | know many persons ara
not favorably impressed with his books, and
must myself admit that there are many tedious
chapters, but little time, thought and patience
will help you through them, and l am sure the
pretty, interesting chapters make up for it.
Some say his characters are so low / will adj
NIT that, too, but he had studied human nature,
and there are many such in real life. 1t takes
all sorts of people to make the world, and we
see, every day. how unequally divided this
world is; rich and poor-beautiful and homely
wise and unwise-attractve and repulslve-
intelligent and ignorant-kind and brutal; and,
as dreadful as some of his characters seem, i
think from observation they are not overdrawn.
Then, on the other side, there are many beau
tiful characters in real life; in babyhood-
youth-middle life and old age. There are
lovely little Nells, and dear old grandfathers-
there are many little Florences, whose only
fault is in being "only a girl"-there are Pauls,
whose brains are over-crowded with too much
attempt at learning-and there are Davids and
divers, whose childhood is all abuse, hardship
and temptation; poor, twice unfortunate boys,
who have never known mothers love, and
whose surroundings have been wretched and
lonely. Charles Dickens loved little children,
and when you are old enough to appreciate
his writings you will see why he wrote as he
did. 1t was to show to the world both sides OF
human nature-the good and the bad. Per-
haps you may learn wisdom from his words,
and will try to scorn evil and cruelty. Let
your aspirations be high and noble; try and
love your little companions, and, if you come
in contact with children whose parents are not
as kind as yours, and whose homes are not as
bright, be even more gentle with them If you
cannot brighten their homes, you can brighten
their recess hours at school, or encourage them
with kind word or little help in some way
Use no slang Let your words be pure and
manly. Do l hear you say "Men use slang,
and are not choice in their conversation 81
That's fact; but then we are going to expect
better things of you. We want our society to
improve, and you boys can put some men to
shame. AUNT LUCY.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-04-04
OUR LITTLE FOLKS.
A beautiful Poem by Charles Dickens.

A Beautiful Poem by Charles Dickens.
When the lessons and tasks are all ended,
And the school for the day is dismissed,
And the little ones gather around ne
To bid me good night aud be kissed,
OH the little white arms that encircle
My neck in tender embrace
Oh the smiles that are halos of heaven,
Shedding sunshine of love on my facet
And when they are gone, sit dreaming
OF my childhood, too lovely to last;
or love that my heart will remember,
When II wakes to the pulse of the past,
Ere the world and its wickedness made me
partner of sorrow and STA;
When the glory of God was about me,
And the glory of gladness within.
Oh my heart grows weak a woman's.
And the fountains of feeling will flow.
When l think of the paths steep and stony
Where the feet of the dear ones must go;
OF the mountains of sin hanging DER them,
or the tempest of fate blowing wild
Oh there Is nothing on earth half 80 holy
AS the innocent face of child.
They are idols of hearts and of households;
They are angels of God in disguise;
His sunlight still sleeps in their tresses,
His glory still CLEANS in their eyes.
Oh, those truants from home and from heaven,
They have made me more manly and mild!
And know how Jesus could liken
The kingdom of God to a child.
ask not a life for the dear ones
All radiant-as others have done,
But that life may have Just enough shadow
To temper the glare of the sun.
would pray God to guard them from evil,
But my prayer would bound back TO myself;
All! seraph may pray for a sinner
But sinner must pray for himself.
The twig is so easily Bonded.
have banished the rule and the rod:
have taught them the goodness of knowledge
They have taught me the goodness of God.
My heart is a dungeon of darkness
Where l shut them from breaking a rules
My frown is sufficient correction,
My love is the law of the school.
shall leave the old house in the autumn
To traverse its threshold no more;
All, how shall sigh for the dear ones
That meet me each morn at the door
shall miss the good nights and the kisses,
And the gush of their innocent glee:
The group on the green, and the flowers
That are brought every morning to me.
/ shall miss them at morn and at even,
Their song in the school and the street;
/ shall miss the low hum of their voices,
And the tramp of their delicate feet.
When the lessons and tasks are all ended,
And Death says The school is dismissed"
May the little ones gather around me
To bid me good night, and be kissed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-04-04

ENaLAND's Indian army numbers
19O,14S men, and in 1877 cost Johnny
Ball e15,792,112.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-04-04

Two HUNDRED clerks of the Bank of
France have petitioned the President
OF that institution for permission to wear
their boards, privilege now denied
them.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-15
Tho Co,ore,. senator Explains

RICHMOND, Va, December IL, 1919.
Editors Richmond Dispatch Please allow
me TO correct the construction placed upon
fhe remarks made by myself Yesterday be-
fore The Senate, In connection with the Con
federate soldiers. and which appeared IN
vour issue of this morning, In the leaaed
matter on the first page.
I beg leave 10 say that, while my remarks
were susceptible Of the construction placed
I1non them, bad no idea at all OF so con-
STRUNG my remarks as to make Enean sus-
ceotibIe OF such Interpretation as hnd IN
yours Of to-day.
To speaking OF the Confederate soldiers
in come ction with the word .'sllence" and
"obliyion," and that their memory should
be benceforth blotted out. did not Inten-
tionally convey any such idea. FAR FROM
TuITI There is no citizen in the State oil
Virginia, when the time comes, who would
commemorate the memory of the yaliancy
of Confederate or Union Or any
other soldier soeaer than l would.
appreciate the importance OF keepine
sacred the memory OF those who
fought bravely for the liberties OF theli
country, and I know OF no gentleman
in the State OF Virginia who would DO
charitable act for one-legged and one
armed soldier sooner than myself. Bu
when spoke OF slencing the name OF one
legged and one-armed Confederate soldiers
] bad reference exclusively TO within tht
balls OF this Senate chamber for the pur
pose Of ~arpiog the judgment OF senator:
by symDatherical appeals.
Respectfully, G. l.. DAVIS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-15
SPECIAL xoTIsEs.
g BARGAINS FOR EVERYBODY
GRAND OPENING OF NEW GOODS,
All GOODS TO BE SOLD At PRICES TO
AsToNrsH EVERYONE.

zg ~. /. .Es
DRESS GOODS from sssc. 60 the finest imported;
worth Csc:
ALL-WOOL BLACK and COLORED CASH
MEREs at 80, 45> so IS, go. 65, 10, and 7sc.
for the finest:
Our BLACK CASHMERE, IS inches wide, at soc.
can't be beat.
CARPETS CA.sPETs,c CARPETS! from auction.
Another nav sepck Just received, which We
Will sell at the old prices.
HEMP CARPETS at16H. 1s. 20. and 22c.;
WOOL CARPETS at 90. Is. 80, 80, 40, 40, 90,
80, 10, 75c., and 81 for the best three-pfy
CLOAES! CLOAKS! CLoAKS !-345 CLOAkS
just received from the largest manufacturer in
New York: which we are authorized 10 sell at
prices from g 10 s45. All in want OF Cloaks
give us call.
DOLLS, DOLLS; sHELL-BOXEs, FANCY AR
TICLEs for the Holidays:
SILK HANDKERCsIEFs, LACE HANDKER-
CHIEFS, SILK TIES;
GLOVES of all kinds;
hosiery, very large stock;
PRINCES. BUTTONS. COLLARS, and CUFFS;
BRACELETS. JEWELRY. all kinds:
WORSTED HOODS, SACQUES. SHAWLS, COM
FORTS, BALMCRALs: Don't fail to look at
these goods before you buy.
UNDERWEAR for ladies, children, and gentle
men-the largest stock In the city;
be sold At SOC. worth 3
45 dozen more INDICATED RED-FLANNEL
SHIRTS and DRAWERS for gentlemen at
1925 apiece regular price 81 apiece:
INDICATED RED-FLANSEL VESTS for ladies'
at $3.50 apiece, regular price So. so apiece:
chssiMEREs: FLAsNEI$ s. " WsAPF5EsRspRooFs,
BEAVEk-CLOTHS for coaks:
BLEACHED and BROWN COTTONS
CANTON FLANNELS. CORStTS, &c, &C.
We guarantee prices and qualities of all goods.
d. & 4. MITTELDORFER,
de 7-S.M&W 527 Broad street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-15

There nesl be no harry in electias a
United States senator, tbossgh the Law .Ee.
cquires one aallot to be held each dag .sn
and after tomorrow. The seat will notsbe
vacant Until March 4, 1881. So there: is as
abundance OF aiae for oil parties TO have 6
thorough understanding as Ii, what they
are doing whea shey cast their votes. Let
al parties see to 1t that they arelnot cheated.
Let there be Isir and square dea! ak
arannd the board. II the successful man
is to be elected as q Conservative, SO be it.
Hss Republicans 80 be 1t. II as Con-
seryHire in Washington and Republican
at home, so be it. But whatever DE is, let
bis position as party 4ean be madeknown.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-15
. 4, z ,s, ryxr ,r,Rtcr rne negro DA.

IS a TRANSPARENT TRicE me negro DA-
yrs made an outrageous speech an the SEN
ate last Thursday. 1t #as reported 10 .ne
r,apers. Our readers viii remember that
we called attention to its character last FRI
day. Behold the sequel. The speech az
gears 10 the lYkiy Of Saturday rather,
rot the speech at all, but what purports 10
he the speech, and in this bogus speech ne
AZ represented as referring to the objection
able remarks and declaring that be would
gladly apologize to the Senate! TIE apoIogy'
which was never made TO the Senate, 10 pus
lsshed % part OF his speech; whilst sne
outrageous remarks, which were part o.
The speech, are suppresaed-not published
nj ALL
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-15
IN FANCY ARTICLES WE HAVE AN gym
LESS VARIETY.

CLoAksl cLoAks!-The Iaryes: stock Of "A.
DIES and CHlLDRES's CL0AKs IN -.
house this side of New York.
FCRS! FuRs!-They have very lars. and rcr
selected stock OF FCRS at prices mrci, I..,,-
than they have ever been sold before
BLANKETS! BLANKETS From - tn ;o,,
pair. They have been marked ln~u ~ ,,.
cent. since the frst Of the sca.oa.
KID GLOVES.-20O dozen ALEXANDER KIN
GLOVES 10 be closed out At SOC A is,.,.-.,.
valuesl.
SlX-BUTTOS WHITE KIDS a:Si wort,, >,...
SEAMLESS KIDS Il, 1925 w,r,t Ais
DRESS GOODS In all the newc>t .ha,n-.
In SILKS and SATINS full line:
SILK vELyETS in all colors:
n FULL line of BROCHEr and INDIA >u,q.,,
suitable for Christina, presents:
A large stock Of MEi.tNO UNDEHWr,r ,.. ...
tlemen: slso. Il mi, line Tor adl-. anil ,s:. ....,.
CARRIAGE-ROBE> and HvR>f.fI. ,NIFr,
marked down 20 per cent. to q go. OUR ,,.,a
stock;
a fill line OF BOULEVARD auI rALWur,I
SKIRTS for ladies and children:
\ large stock of CARPETS. MATTINGS. rr.
CLOTHS, aud RUGS to he closed out al r,..,,
less than the regular prices.
fun liue OF LACE CURTAINS aud many .,f.,.
great bargains At sICLE BROTHERS
de l2-ecd 81 Broad ,rr..t.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-15

They say the 'hsld CRY" .of the "white
mans party" isrte be raised again. Well,
II It Is, the northern Republicans know
pretty well now &hat ID Geans. They
haven't got such IA high opinion OF the
t'blaek mans" aafty IN Virginia as they
had two months ago, and they are express
ing their minds pretty freely to shat effect
Staaaton V,ndicdtat. -e..g...
True as preaching. The people OF vir-
ginia gill rally on the, color line; but the
negroes will not havestae yn,pakLy Of the
northern Republicans, as they bed it in
1859. No, sir. They nave been cutting
loose from the northsrn REPUBLICANS in
every act they have doae-sinee theyreame to
Richmond. Give them e.ope enough, and
they will hang themselves. The nssthern
people caH now see for themselves wshether
the negro Us tit to govern nimself, TO ssy no
thing aboutsgoverning Others.