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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-04-02

narrated above, and again We introduce our
readers to Basil Duke. Seated in q private
room OF the Oriental Saloon, he is engaged in a
game of cards with half dozen others Few
would have recognized IN the bloated reckless,
dissipated man AT the table the once proud and
fastidious Basil Duke, who, three years before,
would have blushed 10 have been discovered
in such company and under sucn circum-
stances.
The stakes they were playing for were heavy,
as could be seen from the money displayed up
on the table, and each played with desperate
recklessness that is characteristic of such men.
"Tll go twenty on my hand" exclaimed Tom
Webber, the most reckless OF the company, as
he threw bill OF that denomination upon the
table
AT this all except Basil Duke laid down their
cards upon the table, and anxiously waited the
result OF Webbers "bluff."
I" see that twenty, and go you fifty better"
said Basil, In quiet voice, AS he glanced at the
cards he held in his hand.
Sand l call you" exclaimed Webber, in an
excited tone of voice "What have you goty'
"Four aces-two pair" replied Basil, coolly
laying down his cards upon the table.
Basil Duke you are a cheat-take that"
and Webber hurled glass OF whisky that
stood npon the table directly in Basirs face.
In an instant all were upon their feet
lyon will repent that ACT" exclaimed Basil,
hoarsely, as he wiped the liquor from his face
with his left hand, while his right was thrust
| INTO the breast pocket of his coat.
Coward, cheat, and liar" shouted Weber,
as he struck Basil stinging blow in the face
with his open hand There was a flash, ring
ing report, and soon Webber fell heavily for
ward upon the table, with small round hole
in his forehead, from which a crimson stream
trickled, and Basil Duke stood with smoking
pistol in mis- hand.
A crowd rushed in, and among them a doc
tor, who examined the inanimate body Of Web
Der and pronounced him dead
Amid all the confusion Basil stood like one in
dream, gazing fxedly into vacancy, until a
police star glittsred III the lamplight, and he
WAS under arrest
That night, alone in his prison cell, he had
| time to review his past life, which he did calm
| ly, but when he came 70 the future, and could
see no further than the gallows, and he upon
it, we will hope the sight turned his brain, for
the next morning when his jsiler opened the
door Of his cell h,s eyes were met by a sicken-
| ing spectacle With o small pen-knife he had
opened vein In his arm. His body lay well
tering in blood, but his soul had gone to meet
it's Creator, where it would be judged as to the
deeds done in the body.-Chicdgo Ledger.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-04-02
Ike and the Mule.

Old Isaac Saunders has just been ar
raigned before the court on a charge
OF embezzllng mule from the church.
Ike had been assigned to circuit work
by the conference, but had failed to
adhere to his letter of acceptance. In
fact, he refused to preach after making
way with the mule, and the three
churches that alternately were to re-
ceive food from him combined and had
him arrested. After the examination of
several witnesses, the colored lawyer for
the defense arose and said:
"De parson has de law all on his side
becase he ploys lawyer and de church
don't. Dat am powerful factor III his
resemblance. An now [ Ak de Jedge
oh dis court ter let de prisoner go. !
don't make long speeches, but I comes
down to de pint. DIS man amt guilty
no more nor 1 was las year when da
dited me for stealth hog. Dis am
convincin', and de court can't stand
aroun' it,"
The Justice, also a colored man,
pondered long time, and at length
said:
de attorney hab stated one fack.
De Tense hab got all de law, for de
uder side hain't 'ployed no lawyer. An
I'll state right heah dat some powerful
arguments will be needed to 'vict dis
preacher unless he can't show why he
'bezzled de mule"
One of the church members arose
and told how Ike had disappointed the
church people by not coming, and how
after coming he had startled them by
failing to account for the church prop
erty.
Ike, being called on for a statement,
arose and said:
tnck charge Oh dat circuit in good
faith, bnt when da fetch me out mule
ter ride my faith commenced ter suffer
wild de rheumatic. Oar is two classes
of niggers-de mule haters and de mule
lubbers. Use always been mule hater.
Well. las Sunday mornin' | took my
him-book, my testamint and mounted
the mule, paratory fer de holy work.
Oh all things in dis worl think dat de
mule Is dc untittenist for gospel work
You can run gronn' hog thrasher and
think bout David and Abraham, but
you can't run mule in de same con-
nection. | rid along piece and COM
menced ter frame my openin' prar.
Lord rez, we thank Thee for Thy
goodness De mule stopped in de
middle OBJ de road an looked aroun' at
me quirinly. kicked him an con-
tinued: Lord, de crops oh de pas
year hab reminded us OBJ Thy De
mule begin to liz up his back. Steady
sez I, An, Lord, we is Whoa,
seq ], but it was too late, fer de mule
had flung me. Den / cussed and
damned dat mule till his har must hab
been all kivered with sulphur. / got
on him agin. He went on putty well for
a while. Jes' as l he'd bout got my
prar half finished, we cum to de creek.
He tucked his head down like he want
ed ter drink, an jes' as was drawing
long BRET, he flung me inter de creek.
| los Ill my 'ligion right dar, an when
l walked up ter de church want no
mere fifteen ter preach den de debil
would ben. Course sold de mule
an got de money fore l got TO de
church, but yer needn't ak me what
done wild it, case lost it on de road,
an reckon yer'le find it an my ligion
somewhat down in de bottoms"
Ike was honorably discharged.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-04-02
NATURE: AN ODE
BY @. L. WILSON.

There's land OF many hills
Where he Umpaqua ever flows.
In that land where nature fills
Fair Columbia as il fJws.
There, where nature overflows-
Grim monotony of sight
Nature, grooming in her throes.
Gave an unborn land the light.
See the morning wed the night
See in life and death our word;
On through space IL takes its flight
To eternity Ills whirled.
oh. Columbia, all unfurled,
Like veil of mist appear;
Let thy face be white and searled;
Natures awful SON er Is near.
Nature holds the heart with fear,
While her glory glows with lore;
Nature gives a dew-drop tear
For the heart she hovers Ger.
Ovgtaxed, cur soul is sore,
Feeling all the throes of earth.
Yet Oh nature, tell us more
OF the secrets of thy birth.
Quell for once all thoughtless mirth,
Till we see each gorge or hill
GIVE antitheses no dearth;
Let thy glow our senses fill.
Thou. oh tide with restless will
Flowing to the placid sea,
Stony past. the ages trill
Low, sweet music unto thee.
Come again. oh come to me,
Artist with the gorgeous li9ht,
With the sunshine thou dost see,
Paint my cloudlets DER tonight
Paint my fears with sure delight,
Tinge the blackened sky with blue,
Leave no chasm to yawn like nieht
'rwixt hopes of earth and heaven so true.
on reading "The the {
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-04-02

IT is said that there is but one estab-
lshment in this country for making
spectacles by machinery, and that is
located at Reading, Pa. The glasses
are not only ground by ingenious ma
chinery run by steam power. but the
frames and all the processes needed to
complete the spectacles are wrought by
mechanism.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-04-02

MISS BANGS.

MISS BANGS.
The beauteous. buxom Be',ha Bangs
Is one of our di inest girls;
She bangs the doors and bangs the chairs.
And likewise bangs her auburn curls.
She bangs upon the pianny, too,
And bangs upon the light guitar
But, oh, of all the bangs she bangs.
She mostly bangs her auburn hair.
Oh. banging, bouncing. buxpm belle.
The poets Tyre with rapture twangs,
Responsive 10 the Influence
To thy beloved and beauteous bangs.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-04-02

reflections, on reading "The Il
lumbia."
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-08-25

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Its effects are as wonderful and Us
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1t restores gray or faded hair to it's
youthful color.
1t removes all eruptions, itching
and dandruff. It gives the head 4
cooling, soothing sensation of great
comfort, and the scalp by it's use
becomes white and clean.
BY it's tonic properties it restores
the capillary glands to their normal
vigor, preventing badness, and maxi
ing the hair grow thick and strong.
AS a dressing, nothing has been
found so effectual or desirable.
A. A. Hayes, Md, State Assayer
Of Massachusetts,, says, "The con-
stituents are pure, and carefully Sc
lected for excellent quality and
consider it the BEST PREPARATION
for it's intended purposes
Price, One Dollar.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-08-25
An Extraordinary Child.

On Howard street, the other day:
"Where are you going, my pretty
maid p asked a benevolent old gentle
man, as he chucked under the chin q
little tot of q 6-year-old who was walking
gravely along with basket on her arm.
"Give thee good day, graybeard," re-
piled the midget, simply. "My father
bads me to the SHAMELESS HE for fat
haunch." "W-w-what p calculated the
old party. "Haply thou know'st him,
the good man Skidmore % inquired the
tiny dame. "N-o-o," said the gentle
man, much puzzled at the evident
earnestness OF the child. "You are
quaint little thing. Come with me, and
III buy you some candy "Alack ! I
am forbid to tarry, gentle sir. I need
be blythe. - Their patience stays upon
my coming. "Good-by," said the old
gentleman. Rest you, merry MASTER"
and dipping chubby little courtesy the
mite: trotted off. Bless my soul, what
ain extraordinary child !" said the gentle
man to q neighbor who had been looking
on "Oh that's nothing, ," replied the
other. "You see, she's the daughter Of
Bilson; the heavy man at the theatre,
and I suppose they talk SO much of that
kind of lingo in the family that It comes
natural to her. Doesn't hear anything
else; you see."!t,>t 81 4. -.,'..! .suitrs T.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-08-25
SOmnambulism.
From the Lancet.


It occurred on Sunday evening, to a
lad, 16! years old, in the service of a
butcher in Lambeth. At about 20 min
utes after 8 o'clock the lad bent forward
in his chair ard rested his forehead on
his hands, and in 10 minutes started up,
went for his whip, put on one spur, and
went thence to the stable. Not finding
his own saddle in the proper place, he re-
turned to the house and asked for it. Be-
ing asked what he wanted with it, he re-
piled to go his rounds. He went back
to the stable, got Oh the horse wit Tout
the saddle, and was proceeding to leave
the place. With much difficulty, owing to
his great strength, he was removed from
the horse, and it was by great efforts
that he was brought indoors. His master
coming home at this time, sent for an
eminent practitioner who lived near at
band, and who stood by him for a
quarter of an hour, during which time
the lad considered himself as stopped
at the turnpike gate and took six
pence out Of his pocket to be changed.
Holding out his hand for the change,
the sixpence was returned to him. He
Immediately observed: "None Of your
nonsense is the sixpence again;
give me my change" When twopence-
halfpenny was given him he counted it
over and said: "That is not right: I
want a penny more;" making the three
pence halfpenny which was his proper
change. He then said: "Give me my
CASTOR meaning his hat, which slang
term he had been in the habit of using
and then began to whip and spur to
get his horse to go. His pulse was at
this time 1856, full and hard. No change
of countenance could be observed, nor
any spasmodic affection of the muscles,
the. eyes remaining closed the whole of
the time. His coat was taken off his
arm, his shirt-sleeves tucked up, and he
was bled to 50 ounces. No alteration
had taken place in him during the
first part Of the time the blood
was flowing. At about q ounces
the pulse began to decrease, and when
the full quantity named had been taken,
it was 80-a slight perspiration appear
ing on the forehead. After the arm was
tied up he unlaced one boot, and said he
would go to bed. In three minutes
from this time he awoke, got up, and
asked what was the matter-having then
been one hour in the trance with
out the slightest recollection Of anything
that had passed; and wondered at his arm
being tied up, and at the blood, etc. A
strong aperient medicine was then adj
ministered; he went to bed, slept we'll,
and next day appeared in his usual
health, excepting debility from the
bleeding and operation of the medicine,
and had no recollection whatever of what
had taken place. None of his family or
himself was ever affected in this way be-
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-08-25

" A PH1LADEhPH1A girl, vino received a
dozen offers Of marriage last week, has not
yet issued her letter Of acceptance. -
Ph5tadel21hi0 C2tro,eicle-Hera
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-08-25
aToA MtrxNaA,oI,..

Spriehtly h ali6htsoms fairy,
Charming goddess Of the dairy;
Maiden with the milking pail,
Listen to thy lovers wall:
"While with true love am burning,
You're the happy day ohurning
OIL 1t sometimes makes me shudder. g
suspect YOU love IN udieri r. Z
- After giving me your word, : = - s+~S"
After all that has o'curd,
To keep faith you will not fail,
Maiden with the milking paill
But swear by my detection,
By the cream Of her complexion,
BY the sun in heaven glowing,
BY the kline in meadows lowing,
By the gentle morning zephyr,
That no other one shah heifer.
I will have no maiden butter.
And I'll keep her while I've got her:
Yes, I'll win her, come what may
Where there's will, there is . wheyv'
-S0mervtlle Journal.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-08-25

"Here, sir" replied the artist, gath
ering himself up from the floor, as the
ghostly butler glided in with light.
81 beg to say, Mr.. Kesteven he be-
gan, then paused abruptly, his eyes di-
lated by amaze, as, naturally, thew
turned to the couch.
There was his model, truly. But sit
ting up, pushing her pretty brown hair
back with her little hands, in half
awakened way.
1T was only sleep, after all. What
an idiot I have made of myself" he
thought; then again stopped, for, sweet
and musical the young girls tones
reached him
Papa, DEAR" they said, vaguely,
"where am I? What is it?''
A cry SO strange, so full of Joy, from
the father, drew the artists attention to
him. He was flying across the room
like q mailman, and in second had
caught the girl to his heart.
ttMabel, Mabel! my darling pet!" he
CALCULATED. "Oh, heaven, I thank thee!
My own, still my own Mabel"
Whatever did it all mean? ID
The bewidered artist was asking him.
self that question for the third time,
when he received, rather rough push
on the shoulder, while voice whispered,
"For goodness sake, sir, get out Of this!
don't you understands" ..'..'- T. T."
a." Understand? repeated Hartley,
gazing from the speaker to the old man
and his child, Sc I can't say I do" ~ d.:
~. Then get out into the next drawing
room all the same, sir. Mister wouldn't
have dear Miss Mabel know for worlds. !"
The speaker was tile butler mo longer
ghostly butler, but the most ;life-like
and energetic Of buffers. - With no re-
spect for easel, .colors, and canvas, he
bundled them al into the back drawing
room, pushing the amazed artist after.
Then, swift as lamplighter,; he lighted
the candles in the wall, branches, Kicked
the table7cloth and fragments I'M der the
table; then said, in the tones Of quietest
unconcern, "The doctor, sir, said he'd
wait and see you down stairs"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-08-25
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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-08-25
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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-08-25

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The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-10-26
Drowned In the Missouri.

The Bismarck Tribune of the Slh inst. has
The following: "During the passage Of the
steamer Butte from the Coal Banks to Cow
Island, Thomas Mulquin accidentally fell
overheard and was drowned. He was en-
pseed in passing wood at the time near
the pantry, aud stepping on a greasy spot
slipped, and before assistance could be
rendered, was overheard. Mr.. Mulquin
vas a son of Patrick Mulquin, one of the
employees Of the boat, who enjoys an excel
ent reputation, having been in the river bust
ness for fifteen years. The young man was
10 years of aye, we'll educated, had come up
to this country expecting to engage in bust
ness with q cousin in Montana, but not liking
the country concluded to return. Mr.. Null
quiu has the sympathy Of his many friends
in his sad bereavement. Every effort will be
made to recover the body"
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-10-26
The Leap Year Rail.

Adjectives fail utterly In attempting to de-
scribe the unparalleled success of the ladies'
Leap Year ball last night. At an early hour
the carriages rolled aroundto the residences OF
those gentlemen who were honored with in
v~itaaons, and they were scooped up, con-
fused aud blushing, and landed at the hall by
their fair escorts. Arrived al the door the la
dies manfully paid their way in and exercised
particular care in selecting comfortable
seats tor their proteges. When the
band started up with q stirring waltz, a
very animated scene ensued, the gentle.
men being obviously confused when
begged the spleasure of their company for
this dance" The decorations of the hall
were very tasteful, but the most attractive
feature of the party was the extensive floral
display on the seats. 1t was truly beautiful.
Until IL o'clock the dancing went merrily on
At which time the guests repaired to the Vir-
ginia Chop House where oysters and cham
paign were the order of the evening. Re-
turning to the hall dancing was resumed
until q late hour when the gentlemen
were escorted home ant the affair came to a
happy conclusion. The company was very
select, the music was the very best, aud al
the participants enjoyed an excellent good
time. The MINER begs to acknowledge
com~plimentaries.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-10-26

Mr.. George b. Johnston, editor and one
of the proprietors Of the MINER, left Butte
yesterday for bis placer claim III Missoula
county. Mr.. Johnston oveiworked himself
during the past summer and about three
weeks ago was compelled by rapidly failing
health to cease his editorial labors. Under
the advice of his physician he has decided to
devote himself to more healthful work, with
which end in view he left yesterday for the
purpose stated. He promises to return to the
sanctum in the spring In improved health.
The readers of the MINER will join with usi in
wishing him a speedy recovery.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-10-26

know when . man has been dcvoting his en-
ergies to protect and promote our interest. I
have seen Sanders and don't like him. !
don't like his record; I don't like the part he
Is said to have played when the jumping Of
the Hecla company's mine was under constd-
Grafton. 1 don't like his early career in this
territory. I have met Maginnis too; I like
him and shall vote for him and you may rest
assured that all the best miners In the camp
will vote for him. Maginnis will copper Sau-
ders and win."
Further inquiries among the miners met at
other properties proved that this hardy old
pioneer, this hero of the pick and shovel, had
uttered the sentiments Of five out of every
six men in each of the mines visited. Ma
ginnis is sure of the hearty and almost unan-
imous support of the miners Of the Summit
Valley district, which fact assures his cleo
ton by an overwhelming majority.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-10-26
a.u.aek Cours Notes.

George Lester, indicted for horse-stealing,
... sentenced to imprisonment for ~ months
"a to nav a fine of 500. Leister stole a
ho,.e from Dillon sfome months ago.
territory vs.. Pat Grey, charged with muir
der, was continued for the term.
territory vs.. Pierce, charged with murder;
motion for change of venue owing to bias Of
,he court overruled. The case will be regu-
,.r,v tried if an unprejudiced jury can be OBJ
tanned.
p;erca will be remembered as the mar who
.,,,ed MaQinnis near Lovell's last winter.
The business of the court is proceeding
.,,oothly. and the docket will be cleared be-
hcra adjournment.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1880-10-26
What we Should Like 10 Kuow.

If the people Of Montana take enough
interest in their own welfare TO elect Ma
ginnis? Ne.&A
How much his mAterity will be?
If the rcpublicanssg not sorry they
nominated Sanders?
How they will explain his defeat after
the I'd of November?
When the Helena Herald will pay its
honest debts?
If it intends to pay them at all?
How much the proprietors would have
left after giving up everything they control?
And how much they would still be in
soak?
If one of its many editors would not like
to Hedges bets on Sanders?
If Sanders is not betting o. Maginnis?
How the Herald gets special dispatches
from Glendale?
Whether its editors ever belonged to the
Sazerac Lying club?
Whether they ever applied for admission?
What sensible democrat will not vote
for Maginnis?
What sensible republican will vote fol
Sanders?
Why Sanders should be elected?
Why Maginnis should not be elected?
The price paid for the influence Of the
| Glendale sheet?
How many votes the bargain will cost
Sanders?
Who counselled the jumping of the Hec
ia Company's mines?
If Glendale will give Sanders rs votes'
What he will do for u living after cleo
ton?
The temperature Of the region where hi
political ghost will abide?"