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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-05-07
Habit.

There was once horse that was used
to pull around II sweep, which lifted dirt
from hedepths OF the earth. He was kept
at the business for nearly twenty years,
until he became old, blind, and too stiff
in the joints to be OF further use. So he
was turned into pasture, or left to crop
the grass without any one to disturb or
bother him.
But the funny thing about the old
horse was that every morning, after graz
ing while, he would start on tramp,
going round and round in circle, Just
as he had been accustomed to do for so
many years. He would keep it up for
hours, and people often stopped to look
and wonder what had got into the head
of the venerable animal to make him
walk around in such solemn way when
there was no earthly need of it.
But it was the force of habit. And the
boy who forms bad or good habits in his
youth will be led by them when he be-
comes old, and will be miserable or
happy accordingly.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-05-07
Frightful Vengeance.

A respectable old peasant farmer in
Roumelia, smitten by the charms of a
young gypsy girl belonging to a tribe
that had squatted in the neighborhood
of his farm, induced the maiden to listen
to his addresses, and finally obtained
her consent to become his wife, He re-
ceived several warnings from sundry of
her gypsy lovers, couched in threaten
ing terms, but was so infatuated by her
surprising beauty that he disregarded
these monitions and married her. On
his wedding night number of stalwart
gypsy youths broke into his house.
seized him in his bridal bed, bound him
to a plank, and deliberately sawed him
IN two, having previously strangled his
young wife before his eyes. On the
same night the tribe struck its tents and
decamped, nor have the authorities vet
succeeded in laying hands upon the per-
petrators of the crime.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-05-07
Gold and Silver Product Annually.

The quantity of silver produced an
nually III the world amounts to not less
than 5000, 900 pounds troy, and that of
gold may be estimated mt more than
60O,0 pounds troy the value of the
silver being above Gl6, 900, 900, and that
of gold not less than EOS, 900, 600. The
labor expe9tled III mining for the silver
ore III the deep recesses of the mountains,
and that which is devoted to the washing
OF alluvial deposits-the relics of the
cataclysms of former ages-and to the
tedious exploration of quartz reefs, rep
resents a vast expenditure of vital eff
fort. Even then we have still to draw
upon the trained skill of the metallur-
gist before either gold or silver becomes
htted Tor use or ornament. The
AfhenUuIl
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-05-07

The Delphi Qnd. Journal records the
death of Elizabeth Smith, formerly of
that place, in the Oath year of her age,
and says: 1.-THE subject of this sketch
was of proud and aristocratic family,
and was schoolmate of James Buchan-
an, and, had fortune favored, would have
been the lady of the White House. The
wedding clothes were prepared, the day
set, and preparations made, when by
some cause never revealed the match
was broken by solemn pledge that
neither would ever marry, pledge that
was sacredly kept.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-05-07
The Boss GOrmandizer.

They have in st. Louis man whom
they call "the boss gormandizer of the
world, and the reports of his feats give
him good claim to be called rival
Gargantua. He has accomplished the
feat of eating thirty quail in thirty days,
and on the last night he ate an extra
quail, and also one dozen oysters with
sugar on them. At other times he ate
twenty-four goose eggs, thirty-six SUI
CARED oysters, two mince pies with eight
drops of castor-oil in them, and goose,
weighing eight pounds and seven ounces,
stuffed with oysters. This last part he
accomplished in twenty-one minutes,
eating bread and other things at the
same time, and taking n hearty dinner
one hour afterward.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-05-07

One day a mother who had been to a
country house, near Marseilles, re-
turned with her son to Marseilles. II
was twilight. The child, 8 years old.
had been put into peach basket, borne
by a donkey, and the mother, fearing
the child might catch cold Git wasin No
vember) had covered the boy with a
thick brown shawl Tired with running
around the country all day, coy and
warm under the thick shawl, the child
was soon asleep and hidden by the sides
OF the basket. Although the city gates
were neared 0here is local custom
house at the gates of Marseilles). the
mother, forgetting all about the child.
walked a distance behind the donkey
and did not make him stop at the ems
tom house to he searched. The custom
officer seeing the donkey Jog on without
stopping, suspected he was laden with
smuggled goods and ran after him TO
thrust his sharp steel probe through the
basket. Luckily the mother observed
him, ran forward and screamed: Don't
use your probe! My child is in that
basket That child was Adolphe Theirs.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-05-07
The Largest Yield Of Cotton.

The heaviest crop of cotton grown on
an acre, of which we have seen any rec
ord, is that reported by t. G. Warthen,
of Washington county, GA, in 1878. He
was competing for premium offered by
the Georgia State Agricultural Society,
and gathered 6,891 pounds of seed cot
ton, yielding 2,O96 pounds of lint, or a
little over four bales of 500 pounds each.
The rows were checked off three feet
each way and one stalk was left in each
hill. This distance gave him A, 300 stalks
to the acre, and, allowing 100 bolls to the
pounds, he must have had 140 bolls to
the stalk in order to produce 6.s91
pounds of seed cotton.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-05-07
LIES SHADOWS.
BY IRENE INGE COLLIER.

Slowly the golden ball of molten
fire was travelling toward the
westward, hiding behind delicate sap
phire clouds, and shadowing purplish
tints upon tall, queenly woman statu-
esquely draped in white, standing alone
upon stone colonnade; her eyes large
and brown, swept the horizon with a
hungry, eager gaze.
The titfal gusts of chilling summer
wind blew the long, trailing vines, heavy
with the passing shower, against her
marble checks, dashing the many-col-
Oroa drops over face, hair, and down
upon her sheer-white dress, while the
frown of care grew deeper upon the
troubled face, for
Iemory's busy tides seething
Der the landmarks of the past.
- Miss Hinton YOU here 2" calculated
Capt. Thornton, III much astonishment.
Slowly the chestnut-crowned head
bowed until the face was buried in the
dark green ivies.
"'Tis i, Capt. Thornton. Did Ella
wish me?"
"Only in search myself; but you are
chilly will get wrap" quite reluc-
tantly entering the hall.
"You are very kind"
THE scarlet shawl throws glow
over your face, Miss Hinton. Why did
yon prefer solitude on your last night
with MS ?"
{" have been watching the last rays
of sun CLINT those rugged, gray cliffs,
and trying 10 shape my future destiny
by the time they were hidden from sight.
All see, they are gone, and it may be
for years, and 1t may be forever ere L
see the sea-washed shore or rugged
granite stones again" Her voice was
low, and grew softer and tremulous as
she ended the long dissertation.
+" You imbibe too freely of sadness,
Miss Mabel. Will You walk with'me
/ have great deal to tell yos. Why do
You avoid me SO assiduouslygf late?"
"'Slence is the eternal duty of man,
says Carlyle-why not of woman also :"
"Let riffs of moonlight through your
idess," nterpolated Capt. Thornton,
quickly, and abashed cit would only
mend the vase for time, and L prize
your friendship too highly to be more
explicit Everything seems gloomy to
me tonight. Past, present and future
are each bringing its sorrow to the sur
face-even the narrowing, dubious flu
ture. What think you? Nothing, Miss
Mabel? You confde in no one p as
both wandered back and forth OH the
long colmnade in the moonlight.
1T has been said the most tragic
things in life are its failures, and how
bitter do mine chide me tonight My
heart grows cold with its rebuff, and no
silvery clouds peep behind the darkness
for me, Capt. Thornton"
"You have landed your hope bark on
che rock of despair, methinks, Miss Hin
ton andwhy do you torture me, know
ing my strong arms are ever ready and
willing to guide you safe to the peace
harbory
Only tighter pressure upon his arm,
and n tremor, which involuntarily made
him press the hand resting there more
closely.
Capt Thornton, please say no
mora.
cit is too trying. must unburden
my heart, as / have so oft done before !;
the intensity of my love for You is con-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-05-07
A Dove Goes 10 Church

During the services in the Church of
the Advent, in Boston, one Sunday not
long ago, dove flew in through an open
skylight and perched near the great or
gan. The service was probably the
grandest ever performed in the church.
Near the dove was the powerful organ
and a choir of some forty male voices.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-05-07

The dove kept its place for an hour and
a half, and flew away during the singing
!" Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant
depart in peace"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-05-07

when I was 8. her age was o,
saved some winged moments newly caught;
But time, while stealing life away,
Ii adding H. II every day!
And when she numbered Is years.
And I WAS 10, hopes and fears
The scroll OF future life unroiled;
And love was lord Of ali-but gold.
And y of mine had ned,
She gave me herr. gave her mine,
And then our sum was times v.
And, ~ the years run on, our iiyes
In cash and cares still count in SIS.
Each IS note, how fast Il goes!
How quick come twice little tees.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-05-07

THOMAS BAILEY ALDRIcH writes his
stories over three times before they go
to the press.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-02-18

ALMOST PERPETUAL r1oN.-Albert Pie
trowski is Pole. He is an engineer by pro
fession and has been in this country sixteen
years He has devoted his leisure hours to
the elaboration IF this invention.
Tbs model that he exhibited yesterday con
sists Of pair of hollow metal wheels, fonE
feet ia diameter, which revove on the same
axis, but ia opposite directions. The moving
power is nine metal balls placed within the
wheels SO as to bear the rim down at first,
and then gravitate toward the axis where a
side groove runs the balls off to graoved :
dius OF the wheel revolving in the opposite G :
reetioa. Four balls were placed ia the grooved
raaii of the first wheel and four i'll The radll
of the second, and h n momentum rad besn
gained the ninth bail WAS added, to give ad-
dltiona power 70 the axis of the wheels,
which is also the axle of the smsller grooyad
whseIs that regulate the speed Of the taachin
cry, the shafting is applied.
Give Me east-iron wheel sixty feet lis d
ameter,' and | will show you d moter Of 800
horse Pow e., that Ie9Glres nothing u keep II
n op. ration. 1t vii continue to run nntii
the material wears out
Several nf the engineers, who witnessed Ca.
working Of the Pistrowskl nachiDe were san
gums in the opinion that for all practical pur-
psses, leaving out the engine ct the como
tive and the steam cat, it VIII oe found 81
great ,a!ue.--New York Snn.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-02-18

REGARDING DIvIDENDs.-lf a mns will
earn five cent dividends, says thu Stock Report
then disburse those dividends; the fact that
the mine is paying proposition, even though
the profits are small, will attract attention to
the district in which the mine is situated and
induce the investment of more capital. We
understand that this policy will be pursued
by the mining corporations operating in Co
lunbus district in this county. The Mt Dl-
sblo and Northern Belle Mining Companies,
having bonaszas already well developed will
disburse large dividends, and the other min
ing corporations, as soon as practicable, will
begin with small dividends. This Plaza p
mends itself to the friends OF legitimate min
ing and We hope to its general adoption;
Columbus District covers a large and con
tains immense deposits otsrs that can be prof
itably worked. Apart FROM the Mt. DlAblo
and Northern Belle, there ought to be dozsn
properties in the district paying dividends
within eight months. The necessary CO
yield these dividsRds is ia sight, and there is
no reason why it should hot De worked for ali
it ia worth.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-02-18

MLcgAys THnIFT-Ths wilG stories going
the rounds regarding John Msckay ars thus
loosely alluded to by the Chronicle: . The
New York Ssss has only just learned that John
O'Clock in the morning til o'clock i'll hi.
evening. The San forgsts to mention that
Mr.. Mackay has fitted up old sros4ert on
she 1869 level of the Con Virginia DIS = bed
room, and that he cooks his own grub in tie
hot water Of the stump Of the G. d G. shaft,
oacs q week. VIZ are pleased to inform the
Sta, Mr.. Nj IcSay comes up tss shsft hasd Of
ever hand Oh tho c&hls Ia climb ot z 800 feet
IN srSer to OH the ulacheery ana sweep out
the hoistisg rorks.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-02-18

An old womsn in London recently fell 10
the grouEa and died of heart disease. That
her death was h,stened by being overweig asd
with clothing may be- jndgsd from the fact
that she had on two chsnises two psirs Of
stockings, tive pairs OF fa1nel drawers, Two
flannel petsicoasa, two Ekirts, four jackets,
two crossovers, thick cloth sack trimmed
with fur, a WOODEN shawl, fur boa, two caps,
a bonnet and boots
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-02-18

1t is related of Colonel Sine Barns that a
couple of weeks ago he bought lot in Canda-
leria and determined to put church on 1t.
He tackled poker gone thinking that he
could win enough money to start church
While drawing to three queens se"e one
jumped the lot, located a mining claim and
started prospect shaft. Barns has since re-
tired from the missionary field in humiliation
and disgust.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-02-18
CHEAP FARES BY SEA AND LAND


For some years past there has existed bus
mess arrangement between the overland rail
road companies and the Pacific Mail Steam
ship Company, by which the public suffered
from high freight and passenger tariffs About
two years ago the railroads began an under
handed game by which they expected to freeze
out all ocean competition. They made spec
ial contracts with heavy shippers IN which they
agreed to reduce freight rates provided the
sbippers would deal with them exclusively for
two years When the ocean lines reduced
freight, the shippers who had signed these CON
tracts could not take advantage of the reduc-
ton and the ocean line derived bat little ben
eft. Now the contracts have mostly EXPIRED,
aud shippers of heavy freight from New York
who can afford to wait are patrohlzlng the
ocean lines in preference to the trans CONT
nsptal. A fight between these commercial
giants having begun, the public are already
beginning TO reap the benefits The Steam
ship Company have reduced the rates OF pas
sage from New York to San Francisco to $73
first cabin and $35 for Storage. 1t ischeaper
than hotel rates for each class, to leave the
voyage out Of the reckoning, and the table fare
is equally good To meet this reduction by
sea travel. the Railroad Companies have an
nounced rates of passage overland, from Ne"
York to San Francisco as follows, FIRST class,
800; second class, So; third class $l3.
further reduction on each route will no doubt
follow, and a. the strife grows warmer, the
rates will fall lower. The cheap fares Will
also bring a fresh influx OF emigration TO the
coast. but whether or not of desirable sort
can only be determined in the future. Cheap
fares bring cheap class of people, but on the
other hand men who come to the country with
ready money are not always the most deslra-
BILE inhabitants A man who has a small cap
ital when he arrives will in most instances
dsbble in the stock pool until he has lost 1t all.
Thrown on his own resources lac becomes an
idler of the worst sort, and a tax upon the
resources of the country. A poor foreigner,
with scarcely any capital, throws of his coat
and goes to work, earning his living by hard
knocks and steady application. Should the
emigration from Europe from England, Ire
land and Scotland mainly, and from the Ger
man Enpire-be moved in this direction by
cheap fares, so much good would rebound, IN
the event that the large proportion of them
would locate upon the unoccupied lands and
build themselves houses. But an influx of
only artisans and laborers would be as SO many
more added to a population already over
stocked with these classes and suffering there
from. No matter what the results may be,
the ,sblie are interested 10 seeing this fight
room and those that are posted boieve that
the fares will 60 at least one third lower than
the present rates
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-02-18

Wheeling, Feb. l7.-Parnsll last night an
nounced that, after considering the propo-
sition of the Herald to make him ono of the
commissioners TO distribute the Herald fund
in Ireland, he concluded to accept, provided
Bennett would allow him to appoint proxy
to serve in his stead until he (Parnell) re-
turned to Ireland The collection amounted
to 5000
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-02-18

The celored mon of Texas, in convention,
have adopted resolutions approving em'grs
ton froa the States east of the Mississippi
river. DENYING the necessity of emigrating
from Texas, and showing the advantage offer
ed by the State to those seeking new homes
and inviting their colored brethren to turn
toward Texas instead of more northernly
States
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-02-18

GoVrRsoA Divrs, Of Eaiss, in oommuai-
cation 10 the Senata % that State, places the
expenses OF the Tusionist ATTEMPT a, bull
dosing at $50 900. The loss the D-m~e.af c
party sustained by It's attempted outrage upon
tn. will Of the people, is ons of thoss Things
that they will be better abis to estimate after
their assured defeats in the futrrs have been
counted over.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-02-18

The successful use Of the telephone all the
must stand as the greatest achievement yet
accom- plishsa in the use of tia. newly deVel
epeo and marvellous instrument.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-02-18

Major Renp's second sentence Is dismissal
from the service. Sherman tried 10 have II
changed to suspension, Dat the Cabinet coulo
not overlook the gravity Of the sttense enough
to let him escape SO easily.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-02-18

The President has appointed Geo Is. Go de
to represent the United States and have
charge of the American fish exhibit at the In
ternational Exhibition to De held III Berlin III
April next.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-02-18

The wife of Adam Murray, OF New Gas
gov, Canada, has given birth to FIVE children
three girls and two ali finely derel-
epsd.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-02-18

A Mokelumne Hill, Cal, telegram states
that fatal cutting affair occurred there on
the 10th bstween Caleb Johnson and Benla
min Joiner, about mining claim. JOINER was
killed
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-02-18

Charles Lane, aged twenty-four, residing
in Phiadeph killed his wife, gave poison
to his three children and took quantity him
self One child lives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-14
MISCELLANEOUS
FOREIGN PORTS.

LONDON Pee 13-Rarx Mecita Nor, Larsen at this .pOr
from Guebec lost part Of her deckold
MOVEMENTS or STEAMERS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-14
tAnnouncements
A RrII.pIr REMEDY.

All y0ur own fault If you remain sick when
vou ciu get IOP BIrfEks that never IAN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-14
A child of five WAS being taken to a pal

gong home"
Smart volunteer captain " dressing" his men
nj lI, cha &C. Lean forward MI Jones !;
tnat touching the point of J0ncss bayOnc cOudnL
resist a DONKEY !" Private Jones tsottO voce)-"Coudnt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-14
FoKEIGN sHIPPING

LONDON Dee l3Saied. 9th inst. pha. for Baltimore,
ION Cannn Delaware Break FTaDclschnO =
i Delswace Julerac Linda the latter for Sew
York SUPRA inst, Eiektra Erinnr, Farnoun; = II
Kockum the latter Pensacola Mape Leaf Mary Graham.
the tcf Pensacola SorIensKl0d capt Boel Tor No"'
yor. payse Partoui; 18th Dante REGINA S0lande,
opands ZOulyr The atter Tor New york. l5h INST Ehz-
absth Eoresr. Francisco H. GrmaldO, Tide.
for Latey Ship Necs. 0dny see fInh Page
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-14

executive work Of the enterprise. The plaintiffs ciAhe"
that rs these trustees had secured the necessary
powers and priv ges they I'D not turn them over icr
the benefit thr =yIdcsto. bat organized u new coh
pny call the Te uan elcc iutcroct an lsii oau o"n
pauy, for the uf turning over 10 IL all INC ~"
and rights o. the - Il company
Ihe answer of tBr d frndants on which Justice Doh'
huos decision was oaset that they had carried o."
all the duti or tue trust given theIn ana IL W.
through failures the plaintiffs 10 comply WIN .ne
terms the mutual nts that Trey had lO-t Tue
right control transfer or the stock thht Tue ue
PENDANTS hid taken ali tue risks ana assumed All h re-
spunsihi ties OF the undertaking ss well as secured al
is nights. ana they were entitled 10 me 81 ro 81
them Saeurnau & Sterling for the paIntins; SUCK
ney & She para for tic defendants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-14

IT Z. w 'tN7V' = - ,ri,a
neuralgia sle"piesancsr paralysis and
matter now ola oh.
s,,us Prce 90 matted free address Depot,
roo Euiay st ia tnore Md NY. Office. ll6 tulton-rt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-14
foRCED m KEEP ms WORD.

The suit of Philip a. Fitzpatrick against
L. G. Woodruff recover the value Of railroad stock
sold by the defendant under his personal guarantee to
Mr.. Fitzpatrick concluded yesterday before Judge
Freedmen IN the Superior Court with verdict for the
plaintiff Tor the full amount claimed. Slls93 IL. The
claim OF The plaintiff which was sustained ny the YER
Diet was that Mr III zpatrck addressed one day by
Mr.. Woodruff 0fsrd him $1,000 of tie stock OF
Erie Gcncser Valley Railroad at % cents re re-
scnnng II ~ excellent Investment lie rhid II MT.
Flzpai rick Urcd OF the investment he would take
he stock the price paid ~ any time IL was on
THIS guarantee thar III suit brought, MI woodruff
hnYIng rcfns ci 10 Lcincm bic IledEo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-14
FIGHTS LOST NOT BETRAYED.

Justice Donohoue in Chambers of the SUI
prene Court yesterday denied tue motion made TWO
weeks ago. 20 make permanent the temporary inJunc
ton Issued in behalf OF Aaron Reid against Edward
Learned the Tehusntepec interocean Railroad Com
many ana Others restraining the defendants from
cesding with certain proposed transfers OF stocks.
Messrs Learned Babcock and Qnin'ard the trus-
tees Of syndicate the capital Of which was to be united
IN building the proposed railroad called the Tohuan-
tepee Railway. These trustees were TO procure grants
from the Mexican Government and 10 have the general
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-14

DIR. LYONS TooTn TABLETS.
Preserve tho tocth 10 old age.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-14

PnrssING A SUIT.

PRESSING A SUIT - =.
Those matr mona Inclined or OF etwlsc car aWny'c co
aoe. mmO .sted CiptniHg IIoufeof kAffNp * ~
Golfer assam and Falt9n fis a mater Of money 10 you
The MACKINNON Pm.
Holiday Prescn that hanisome novel; useIW anu sei'
yicaable MACKINyOS pm CO.. 200 BROADWAY, NY