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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-28
What q Shark Swallowed.

The following letter, written by one
of the officers on the British bark Lut-
terworth, has been handed us with the
request to publish it: while the Lut-
terworth was laying becalmed in the
tropics, large shark was observed
swimming around the ship. A large
hook with chain attached was baited
with foui-pound piece of pork. The
shark made for it and bolted it. In
hauling him up the chain parted, and he
coolly swallowed the hook, chain and
pork. Another hook was then baited,
which he instantly seized, biting a
three-inch rope in twain and also swal-
lowing it with another four-pound piece
of pork. Another hook was then baited
with similar piece of pork, and with
this the shark was caught and landed
on our main deck. All hands cleared
from him, for he was in terrible flut-
ter. His tail was cut off with the car
pehter's TX, which quoted him little.
Some said it was not the same shark we
had hooked before. He was cut omen.
when we found the two large shark
hooks and chain and rope snugly coilcd
away, with eight pounds of pork, in his
locker 1t seems almost incredible. bat
all hands are witnesses 10 it. Port
land OregonidN.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-28

DIR. WILLARD PARKER admits that the
Binghamton Asylum for Inebriates has
not fully answered it's purpose, but he
holds that it is not failure. "It has
proved, in spite of all, that the disease,
inebriety, can be cured; large proper
ton of those treated have been restored
to health and usefulness, and, when
men talk of cost to the State, we can
point to these numbers of men, who,
instead of being a burden and curse, as
every drunkard is, are useful and valu-
able citizens" DIR. Parker argues that
drunkenness is vice that, if persisted
in, puts its possessor beyond the reach
of moral influence, and makes him "A
proper subject for treatment.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-28
THE RUSSIAN PLAGUE.
Horrible Picture of the Ravagcs of the Pesti-
ls,nce.


ience.
A letter from st. Petersburg says OF
the plague in Russia: 1t has spread in
the southern provinces at n rapid rate.
Thousands upon thousands have died
with it within the last five days. The
victims when taken live about two hours
and turn black all over as a negro. All
the physicians ordered to the care of
the sick have died within twenty-four
hours after their arrival. Corpses are
burned and so are the houses in which
the people die. Whole towns have been
laid waste the past few days. Govern
around the infected provinces, so that
people cannot get out and spread the dis
ease. Any who attempt to break through
the Gordon are shot dead on the spot. The
people are beginning to feel uneasy all
over the empire. The Government, of
course, does not allow the news TO get
out. All reports are suppressed, but
the worst of all is that nobody can get
out of the empire. The Austrian and
German Governments have placed a
double Gordon of soldiers along all the
iiOhtAtlS, ,tAoOiS iiOiA
entering their territory from Russia.
All persons from Russia by railroad are
stopped at the frontier. and detained
twenty days in quarantine, their bag
gage and clothing disinfected, and. if
they prove all right after a lapse of
twenty days, they are permitted to cross
the border. During the twenty-days'
quarantine the people are housed in
large sheds and barns, without any ac.
commodatiOns or comforts. Of course,
knowledge of this fact keeps the people
from travelling. There is no
possibility of slipping ont anywhere.
The Government is doing al in
its power to prevent the disease from
spreading, but if it is not stayed soon
the victims may fall by thousands daily.
1t is much worse than the yellow fever
was in the South last summer. 1t was
brought by Il Tartar soldier month
ago, who on leaving Turkish territory
pulled off from dead Turk on the bat
tle-held handsome silk shawl, which he
tied around his body. On arriving in
his native town he presented the shawl
to his sweetheart, Il girl of 10 years. She
tied it around her body, and danced
about for Joy, in Il room i'll which were
some twenty-five people. In two hours
she died, and in five hours after the intro
duction of the shawl into the room the
whole party of twenty-five had died. All
turned black. III three days the whole
town, containing 1000 people, had died,
with the exception of forty-three per-
sons, who had fled in time. From this
town the pest commenced spreading all
over the country.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-28
SECRETARY SCHURZ SAYS he has bee

SECRETARY ScHuRz says he has been
more impr sed with Chief Joseph than
any other Indian he has seen. Joseph
is abo-t 3S years old, of light copper
color, tall, 1.-THE, well-formed, clean
limbed. with thin, spirited nostrils,
small hands, and dainty feet. His voice
is musical, and he has a supplemented
chivalry of manner that is especially
noticeable toward women. There is a
fixed melancholy in his face and his
keen eyes watch every official counten-
ance with the utmost vigilance.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-28

WHKr is generally alluded To- as the
bicycle mania has ceased to be IL
mmia and has now settled down to De
regular thing The 1meyfcmq BIZ
cycling J0uvuat of Boston, is the or
gam of the craft. and is prosperous
izteen-page journal. 1t contains the
prospectus of bicycle tour through
England, which is to take place next
judy, and winch VIII doubtless rival the
Woodruff expedition. A party of twenty
American yelocipeders are to take a
500-mile ride through England in thirty
days, passing 100 cities and towns en-
route, and hauling up at place called
London The cost cabin passage to
and from England, with hotel expenses
there is 500. In England company
has just been formed, with "A capital of
9l75, 600, for the purpose of manufacture
ing velocipedes, so the demand for them
there must be greater tLan ever.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-28
Zulu ValOr.

For courage and other warlike quail
ties, the Zulus may fairly be called the
Afghans of Africa, and many of their
recorded exploits would do credit to any
trained soldier. Some few years ago q
Zulu hunter, hearing a young British
officer speak somewhat lightly of native
prowess, offered to give him specimen
of it by killing single handed a huge
lion which infested the neighborhood.
The challenge was accepted, and the
brave fellow at once set forth
upon his dangerous errand, the officer
and several of his comrades following
at distance. Having drawn the beast
from his lair, the hunter wounded him
with well-fung spear, and instantly
fell fiat on the ground beneath his huge
shield of rhinoccros hide, which COW
cred his whole body like the lid of
dish. The lion, having vainly expended
his fury upon it, at length drew back
few PAGES. Instantly the shield rose
again, second lance struck him, and
his furious rush encountered only the
impenetrable buckler. Fooled again,
the lion crouched close beside his am
pushed enemy, as if meditating siege;
but the willy savage raised the further
end of the shield just enough to let him
creep noiselessly away into the dark
ness, leaving his buckler unmoved. Ar
rived at safe distance, he leveled his
third spear at the broad yellow flank of
the royal beast with such unerring aim
as to lay him dead on the spot, and then
returned composedly to receive the
apologies and congratulations of the
wondering spectators. - Neao York
paper.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-28
OUR YOUNG FOLKS.



"why, Rover. I'm surprised at you!
I've got too many things to do
To waste my time in play, 80 now
You needn't come with bow-wow- wow
To tempt me. II il time, you see,
For papa to come home 10 tea:
And must warm his slippers and
His dressing gown, you understand!
s'ion cannot help me. hal Ia!
What vain old things some doggies are!
You'd 90 to sleep before the fire.
You do not know what folks require
When they come home all tired ut night.
IN, papa's girl. Iknow what's right.
RI keep "a bright lookout, you'll see,
Till my papa comes home to me.
"For 1t would hurt his feelings 80
Ii no one watched for him, you know.
Wouldn't trust you, Mr.. Rover,
TO watch for him. You Just go over
And lay down there till am through.
O dear! I've got so much to do!
For mamma said she'd trust to me
To welcome papa home to tea.
There, now, lie down in paps's chair;
There is "a half an hour TO spare
Before he comes. q, Rover, dear.
ISM il nice and warm in herey-
DO you feel sleepy well. knew
There d he no sense in trusting you.
i wish my papa Mamma said"
Down dropped the curly. nodding head.
And over eyes so soft and blue
Down dropped the golden lashes. too,
While very quiet grew the room,
Fast filling with the twilight's gloom.
And thus the minutes fastened past.
Till-some ones step was heard at last.
But ii was R0rer. don't you see;
Who welcomed papa home to tea!
uy u. brine, ia March Vide A,cake.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-28

CREMATION is more than ever ques-
ton of the day in England. The people
of Working have sent n deputation to
the Home Secretary. Mr.. Cross, to ask
his interference against the operations
of cremation company which has
bought land in the public cemetery and
is about to go to work burning the dead.
The company, it appears, bought into
the cemetery ia an undetermined way,
through middleman. Mr.. Cross init
mated that the practice of cremation in
England would be discussed in Parha-
ment, and that he would take an adverse
view. He advised the Working people
to prosecute the experiment in their
midst rs nuisance. The only solid
objection to cremation that we have
seen urged in the English e~spapers,
and the one that promises to prevail
against it there, for the present at least,
is that it would interfere with the sys-
tenn of inquest, make poisoning much
more easy, and perhaps facilitate grave
cases of personation.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-28

A RATHER tough dog story comes
from ST. Louis During the recent
cold snap little pet dog got ont Of
doors, aud when mt length found he
was ON his back, frozen stiff in DEATH
as was supposed A little boy, son Of
the owner Of the dog, suggested that
the body be placed near the fire, to try
if it could be thawed back to life; and
SO it was put ON "A rug, aud the little
boy began to rub the paws and nose.
Some hot whisky was forced down its
throat, and presently signs of returning
animation appeared, and the dog is now
alive and we
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-28

JrpAH p. BENJAMIN, the first jew
VINO sat in the United States Senate,
is now ending checkered career 10y
successful and paying practice as a Lon
don lawyer benjamin was born while
his parents were coming to America,
and after course at Yale and practice
Mt the New Orleans bar, he represented
Louisiana in the United States Senate
from 1852 to 1850. Then he left to
Join the rebels, who made him success
inyely Attorney General, Secretary of
War and Secretary Of State Lincoln
considered Benjamin the smartest of the
Richmond junta. Benjamin went
to London, and has now an
established practice as Queens Coun-
sci, which is said to bring him in an
annual income Of $l5O,OOO.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-28

THE movement for an international
Exhibition in Kew York city is fairly
inaugurated. A large number of lead
ing citizens of the metropolis have been
selected as an Executive Committee to
take in charge arrangements for a great
public meeting to be held in New York
the 30th of April next, on the occasion
of the ninetieth anniversary of the
union of the States, and the Inaugural
ton of George Washington as the first
President elected by the American peo-
Pile. The purpose of the April meeting
is to further, more fully and formally,
the movement for an international Ex-
hibition, and to give notice to all ma
tions and Governments that such exhi-
bition will be held in 1889. that year be-
ing the centennial anniversary Of the
foundation of the Government.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-28

ciates became extensive purchasers OF
ore; and, having the field to themselves
for several years, they accumulated i'm
mense fortunes. In some years their
profits amounted to 100000, and even
more. Last year their business facili-
ties were increased by the erection OF
new works at Denver capable of treat
ing 500 tons of ore per day.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-28

NATHANIEL Z. HILL, the new Senator
from Colorado, is man little known in
politics, and, until recently, was not sus-
pected of having any ambition to enter
upon a public career He settled in Col
.orado about twelve years ago, and began
business there by erecting smelling
works at Black Hawk Point, not far
from Central City, in the center of a
most flourishing mining region. All
around him miners were at work crush
ing ore in q rude and wasteful fashion,
by which large amount of the precious
metal was lost. Mr.. Hill and his asso-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-28

THERE are 1859 persons employed in
the executive departments at Washing
ton, distributed as follows: Depart
ment of State, 80; Treasury Depart
ment, zoos; War Department, 696;
Navy Department, 90; Interior Depart
ment, ], 021; Postofiice Department, 374;
Department of Justice, AS; Department
of Agriculture, 33.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-28

a GENTLEMAN from the Northwestern
British Possessions thinks that there
will be trouble with the Indians III that
country yet, it being only question of
time. Butfaloes are becoming scarce, and,
as these animals are the principal source
of livelihood for the red men, the ma
tives feel the pinch of want at times,
and, when they do, they drop into the
settlements and demand food. Another
cause of complaint by the Indians is the
presence of the Sioux, led by Sitting
Bull, within the border, who are killing
off the buffaloes by the hundreds and
driving them further back into the
wilds. The Crees and Blackfeet feel
inclined to unite and drive the Sioux
back into the States again-feeling that
the strangers have no right to come in
upon their farm.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-28

LAKE ERIE is only 60 to 70 feet deep.
But Lake Ontario is 500 feet deep, go feet
below the tide level of the ocean, or as
low Us most parts of the Gulf of st.
Lawrence, and the bottom of Lakes
Huron, Michigan and Superior, although
the surface is much higher, are all, from
their vast depths, on level with the
bottom of Ontario. Now, as the dis
charge through the River Detroit, after
allowing for the probable portion car
ried off by evaporation, does not APP
pear by any means equal to the guam
tity of water which the three upper
lakes receive, it has been conjectured
that subterranean river may run from
Lake Superior, by Huron, to Lake On
tariO
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-28
Ghe Trne @nrtheruer.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY %, 1879.

A BILL has passed the New Jersey
House of Representatives prohibiting
the manufacture of boots and shoes
In the State prison, for the reason
that it is considered inimical to the in
terests of free labor.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-28

VIRGINIA has not found the Moffett
whisky register panacea for her
financial woes. The State Auditor
reports that the State Treasury is en-
tirely depleted, and wants to know
what the Legislature is going to do
about il.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-28
MEMORIAL OF AN HOUR.

A record of only an hour. Only think
how it must have looked to Grace. Her
name mixed up with it so that there
could be no installing the person. How
do you suppose she, or you, or ], will
enjoy looking ut that book which God
keeps up in heaven, if much Of it reads
like that ?-The Pdnsy.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-28

Pa.) Jail. They do not expect to hang.
Their cases will be brought before the
Supreme Court on writs of errcr. They
are the only two Mollies left unhung OF
the whole party convicted.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-28

PARTICLES of gold ring were found
in the gizzard of a duck killed in Cham
bersburg, Pa, recently. The Opinion
says that in the gizzard the crushing
process took place, and the pieces were
in size from less than pin-head up to
a piece of chalk
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-28

acrostic on your charming name Har-
vey said, us she left the room. So Gu
riosity prompted her to look at 1t as
soon as she reached her room, and here
is copy of it,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-28

McMsNts aud O'Neill, Mollie Ma
guires, convcscd for the murder of
Coroner nesser several years ago, are
willing awly their time in the Sunbury,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-02-28

RosIN in lager beer produces Bright's
disease of the kidneys.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-11-28
Remarkable Sagacity OF a Goat.

A remarkable instance of the sagacity
of animals occurred recently ut the resi-
dence of Peter Killean, No. 35S Dryades
Street. The participants in the event
about to be related were goat, which
for some years past has been a great pet
with the children of the family, and
pup, comparatively recent arrival in
the domestic circle. The goat and dog
were on the best of terms, and had come
to enjoy occasional ram5les together
around the yard during the gcat's spare
moments, when there were no oyster
cans, door-scrapers, or other edibles for
it to dispose of. The singular behavior
of the goat during the afternoon, some
days since, attracted the attention of the
family. 1t ran to and fro. crying in the
most piteous manner, and seemed half
distracted. Some one at last suggested
that the animal should be followed, and,
it seeming to appreciate the fact that it
had been understood, led the way to the
rear of the yard, where IFS canine COM
panion was found in the vault, almost
in its last struggles. The puppy was
quickly rescued and restored to the goat,
who greeted it with the fondest caresses.
.NeW Orleans Times.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-11-28
From Rev. j. e. Rankin, d. ID,

June 10Th, 1879, the Rev. j. E. Rankin, d.
D., of Washington, D. C., certified as follows:
81 have known of several persons who re-
gar,led themselves as greatly benefited and
some of them as permanently cured of dis
eases of the kidneys and urinary organs by
the medicine prepared by Charles Craig, Of
Charlotte, N. Y. l have known, too, of its
use in similar cases by physicians of the high
est character and standing. / do not doubt
that it has great virtue" In a previous COM
munication to the COngregationalist, DR.. Ran
kin referred at length to the beneficial treat
ment of case in his own family, pronounced
Bright's Disease by six physicians, with the
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure, and said: " This
treatment want, in the interest of humanity,
to describe and commend"
VEGErINE is the great health restorer-
composed exclusively of barks, roots and
herbs. 1t is very pleasant to take; every
child likes il.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-11-28
CONSUMPTION Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula OF . simple
vegetable remedy fol the speedy and per-
manent cure for Consumption, Bronchitis,
Catarrh, Asthma, and all Throat and Lung
Affections, also q positive and radical cure
for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Com
plants, after having tested Its wonderful
felt it his duty to make it known to his
suffering fellows. Actrated by this motive
and desire to relieve human suffering, I
win send free of charge to all who desire It,
this recipe, in German, French, or English,
with full directions for preparing and us
ing. Sent by mail BY addressing with
149 Popers' Block, Rochester, NJ ?.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-11-28
SAN Francisco is probably the most

SAN FKANCTSCU Is prODabIy tne mos
cosmopolitan city i'm the United States
An English traveller lately visiting there
writes: 81 had my boots BACKED by
an African, my chin shaved by Euro
pean and my bed made by an Asiatic
a Frenchman cooked my dinner, an
Englishman showed me my seat, an
Trishman changed my plate, China
man washed my table napkin and a
German handed me my BILL" Where
was the American?
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-11-28
Salt Rheum.

JUNCTION Git, Davis Co, Kan, Feb 81, 1879.
De0y Sfr-I was troubled with salt Rheum for moro
than year. tried various remedle3. which gave mo
only Temporary relief. Your Agent camo along last
summer. and wanted mo to Try your nGlian Blood
Syrup, which did, and found IL more valuable than
] had anticipated. - IL effected an immediate cure.
Tho disease having run 20 long before taking your
remedy. had become very painful, but after taking
your Indian Blood Syrup was relieved Of all
pain. n Is, beyond the pefadventmo Il doubt the
best medicine for Salt Rheum.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-11-28
RheumatiSm Curcd.
MARAx. Brown Co

MARAx, Brown County, Kan. Feb. 10 1879.
Dear S1--l was troubled with rheumatism for q
long time was unable to sleep night and 50 sore
and stun that could not turn myself in bed. could
not Walk without the aid Of cane. Happening to
one q Jour pamphlets, concluded to Try your most
valuable Indian Blood syrup. and the result
was marvellous. for have not betn troubled since.
John HARERSAI.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-11-28
J. ]. LODGE
Cures Fever and Asue.

FRANKFORT, Marshan County KAN Feb 49, 1879.
Dear Sir! vas troubled With Ague last fall and
was persuaded By Agent Elliott Strong, % ~
bottle Of your very excellent lndlan Blood syrup,
and befHe had taken half the bOttle Was cured AID
have not felt anything Of II since would advise al
suffering with tho Ague TO t1y the Blood syrup and
VIII euro them. j. A. NCCAAR6ELL,
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Cures Liver Disease.

DEXTER, Coney County, Kan, Jan. % 1872
Dear Sfr---I was troubled with Liver Disease, and
after trying various remedies without success deter.
mined to try your Indian Diood syrup and it has
& A. BYARn
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-11-28
Rheumatism, Dyspepsia and Indiges.
tiOn.

STOCKTON Rocks County. Kan. Sept 8, 1879
De1r Sr-fOr about three years, more or less
suffered with Rheumatism Dyspepsia and indigestion
rheumatism had at different times, but Dyspepsia
good chance TO test the merits Of your Ind IN N
Bioosl Syrup, and am cured OF both diseases j
would advise all who are troubled was Try the
Syrup I. X RHODYBACK
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-11-28
Female Weakness and fieneral Debility.

COYvHYvILLk, Montgomery Co. Kan, March %. 1877 o.
Dear Siy-My wife was I'm delicate health for some
time and was only benefited By the OF Indian
Bleed syrup. WILLIAM BAkNES
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1879-11-28
A Benefit to the Family.

JRwKIL CITY, Jewell County, Kan, Dec 80 1879
Deur Sill have been sufferer with General Debil.
IT. and was persuaded to Try your Indian BloOsi
syrup. ! found It Of great benefit to me and my
family. MRS LUCINDA ZIMMERMAN,