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American citizen., 1880-08-28

THE Electrician SAYS that the life of a
submarine telegraph cable is from ten
to twelve years. If cable breaks in
deep water after it is ten years old, it
cannot be lifted for repairs, as it will
break of it's own weight, and cable COM
panics are compelled to put aside large
reserve fund in order that they may be
prepared to replace their cables every
ten years. The action of the sea eats
the iron away completely. and it crum-
bles to dust, while the core of the cable
ma be perfect. The breakages of ca
bic are very costly, and it is II very
difficult matter to repair them in COM
parison with a land line. A ship has
10 be chartered at $500 a day for two
or three weeks in fixing the locality and
in avoiding rough weather, as cables
can only be repaired in calm weather.
One break in the Direct cable cost $780,
0Q0
American citizen., 1880-08-28
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

FURTHER intelligence regarding the
recent storm on the lower Texas coast and
Mexico prove it to have been of great vio-
lence. Matamoras and Brownsville suffered
the most damage, a large number of buildings
in both places being demolished and much
other property destroyed. The land dam
ages along the coast are estimated at $1 900,
600, while many vessels were driven out in
to the Gulf and some of them presumably
lost with all on board.
AT Morristown, Tenn, on circus day,
b. F. Richardson, a desperate character,
shot and killed Marshal James 7. Morris,
who had earlier in the day arrested him for
shooting at q negro. He then opened fire on
Sheriff I'll. Loop, wotndfng him in two
places and receiving two shots in return from
the Sheriff's revolver. A bystander then
took hand In and shot Richardson through
the heart. Several citizens were slightly
wounded by stray bullets.
A DUEL between James Barron Hope,
editor of the Norfolk Cva.) Landmark, and
Col. VIM. Lamb, Mayor of Norfolk, was pre-
vented by the arrest of the Mayor just as he
was leaving his house for the field of battle.
Capt. Hope reached the rendezvous. Upon
his return he was required to give bond to
keep the peace.
CASES of Asiatic cholera reported to
have resulted fatally at Erie, Pa, are pro-
nounced merely bad cases of cholera NOR
bus.
The large paper mills at Walpole,
Mass, owned by Hon. F. w. Bird, Hol-
ingswOrth & Co., burned on the morning of
the 22d. Loss about $4,000, insured for
three-fCurths their value.
The Democrats and Greenbackers
both held meetings at Cotfeeville, Miss, on
the 22d. special election for Sheriff being
appointed for the Tuesday following. While
the Democratic procession was marching by
difficulty occurred between negro named
Spearman, who was in the Democratic pro-
cession, and z. v. Pearson, Green
back candidate for Sheriff, which resulted
in Pearson shooting Spearman, killing him
instantly. This was the signal for a general
melee, ,and volley of shots was opened upon
Pearson, who was shot three times, from
the effects of which he died the same night
Two whites, Kelly and Reddick, friends
of Pearson, were wounded.
AN official report gives the number of
persons in Russia under police surveillance
at ,696.
DISASTROUS storms have occurred in
the French provinces.
UP to the 22d, twenty-five deaths had
resulted from the Mays Landing On. J.)
disaster.
MICHAEL DAvITT, the associate of
Parnell, had a public reception in st. Louis
on Sunday, the I'D,
American citizen., 1880-08-28

with a statesman's grasp of mind and the in
tegrity of u patriot whom no sense of expedi-
ency could swerve from his honest convictions
the need of change.
A long and unchecked position of power by
any party leads to extravaganza, corruption,
and loose practices. After twenty years of
domination by the Republicans chronic abuses
have become fastened the public service
like barnacles ON the bottom of stranded
ship. There is no hope of reform by leaders
who have created Il system of mal-admnistra-
tion and who interested in perpetuating
its evils. Nothing short of the sternest RENE
dy gives any promise of effecfive reform, and
the first step toward it is in n change of rulers.
Tho Government must be got out of the ruts
in which il has too long been run. New blood
must be infused in the management of public
affairs before relief can be expected. The
people demand a change and, being in earnest,
are likely to be gratifed. Very sincerely.
DAVID DAVIS.
To Hon. James E. Harvey washington City,
American citizen., 1880-08-28

THERE is on exhibition at Oakland,
Cal, sea-serpent or shark fighter. 1t
has heai a little larger than cats,
and its mouth is armed with strong,
gIittering teeth. The body is about
six feet long and tapers to II point an
inch in diameter. 1t was caught out.
side of the Heads.
American citizen., 1880-08-28

SIX pair of carrier-pigeons belong
ing to persons in Brooklyn were liberat-
ed at Long Branch. the other morning
at $50, and four birds arrived in
Brooklyn at 1920, making the dis
tance, over forty miles, in fifty minutes.
American citizen., 1880-08-28

The Connecticut Republican State
Convention nominated for Governor Mayor
Bigelow, of New Haven.
American citizen., 1880-08-28

LAST Sunday a gentleman went into
drug store and asked to buy piece
of soap. Cant sell anything but
medicines on Sunday" But, man
alive, don't you know that cleanliness
is next to godlinessp well, l can't
help it if it is" You don't half try"
responded the searcher for soap, as he
went out without it..
American citizen., 1880-08-28

REPRESENTATIVE JOHN F. PHILLIPS
has been renominated by the Democrats of
the Seventh Missouri District.
American citizen., 1880-08-28

The New Jersey Republican State
Convention nominated Frederick A. Potts
for Governor.
American citizen., 1880-08-28

Mrs. JENNIE MCGRAU FIsKE, the
rich wife of Prof. Fiske, of Cornell
University, is building a two hundred
thousand dollar house for herself and
her liege lord. That's the kind of n
woman for u poor school teacher to
marry.
American citizen., 1880-08-28

The Democratic Convention of the
Ninth Illinois District nominated Hon. John
S. Lee for Congress.
American citizen., 1880-08-28

The New York Greenback State Con-
vention, held At Syracuse ON the 18th, nomi-
mated ticket OF Presidential Electors and
also of State officers.
American citizen., 1880-08-28

PRESIDENT HAYES viii go on tour
to the Pacific Coast, making several speeches
American citizen., 1880-08-28
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Compiled from Various Sources

OLE BULL, the famous violinist, has
Just died at Bergen, Norway.
American citizen., 1880-08-28

THE harvests in both East and West
Prussia have been almost totally destroyed by
floods. 1t has rained necessarily for nearly
three weeks In some localities.
American citizen., 1880-08-28

THE Maine Temperance Society, in
mass convention, nominated Joshua N. Os-
good for Governor.
American citizen., 1880-08-28
BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, August L

BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, august h
MY DEAR SIR: The training and habits of
my life naturally lead me to prefer civilians
to soldiers for the great civil trust; but rs
parties are organized, voters must choose be-
stand aloOf, Indifferent neutral, which no
good citizen ought to do Mt a Presidential
election. | have no hesitation in supporting
Hancock for the best of all reasons, to my
sectional strife and sectional parties, and will
revive patriotic sentiment all over the land,
which political leaders and factions for sinis-
ter ends have sought to prevent. There can
be no permanent prosperity without paclf1ca-
ton Great as were the achievements of Gen
eral Hancock in wa, his conduct in peace,
when in command of Louisiana and Texas, in
1867, still greater, and justly commends
him to the confidence of the country. That
was time when passion ruled in the public
councils, and military power was exerted to
silence civil authority. The temptation was
strong to sail with the rushing current, for an
infiamed partisan opinion was too ready to
General Hancock s order No 40, in assuming
charge of the Fifth Military District, an
nounced that the right of trial by jury, the
freedom of speech, the natural rights OF per-
sons and the rights of property, must be re-
spected. These principles are the basis of free
government, and the proclamation OF them by
General Hancock stands out in striking con-
trast with the action of his superior, who soon
after rebuked and drove him from the com
mand for uttering sentiments worthy of a sol
dier. The soldier, clothed with extraordinary
power, voluntarily uncovered before the civil
authority, sheathed his sword, testified his
fidelity to the Constitution, and sets an exam
pie of obc Hence to law which will pass into
history his soundest claim TO distinction.
The man who, in the midst OF the exeltements
of that stormy period, was cool enough to see
his duty clearly, and courageous enough To
execute it firmly, may be trusted in any c isis.
His letter to General Sherman, recently
brought to light, lifts General Hancock far
above the past appreciation of his civil ability.
1t marks him as one of the wisest of his time,
American citizen., 1880-08-28

A NATIONAL Convention of Repubi-
can Campaign Clubs has been called to meet
at Indianapolis on the 18th Of September,
each organization being entitled to one del
egafe.
American citizen., 1880-08-28
A Strong Espousal OF Hancock's Cause.

Hon. David Davis, United States Sen
ator from Illinois, has authorized the
publication of the following letter de-
claring his intention to support the
Democratic nominee for the Presidency
and giving the reasons for arriving at
that conclusion:
American citizen., 1880-08-28

IT is authoritatively announced that
Gen B. r. Butler win take the stump in
Massachusetts, for the Democratic ticket,
but will not himself be . candidate for Gov
ernor.
American citizen., 1880-08-28

THE gross earnings of thirty-eight
railroad1, Importing their receipts for July,
show gain of about 81 per cent, the in
crease in mileage being about II per cent.
The earnings from January LIST show an in
crease of . per cent The increase IL nearly
uniform throughout the list, with single
-snimporfant exception.
American citizen., 1880-08-28

The Chinese Minister at Washington
has given notice that his Government has,
by official decree, removed the ancient re-
strictions on commerce, and that the Celes-
tials may hereafter trade with foreigners at
vzrf1l
American citizen., 1880-08-28

NEW Atlantic cable company has
been formed for the purpose Of laying a
cable between England and the Azores, and
between the Azores and America All the
necessary concessions have been obtained.
American citizen., 1880-08-28

REPRESENTATIVE BLACKBURN has
been renominated by the Democrats of the
Seventh Kentucky Congressional District,
and Representative Caldwell has also re-
ceived . denomination In the Third District,
Keufa1ckv
American citizen., 1880-08-28

Dr. JOHN BUCHANAN, Dean of the
Eclectic Medical College Of Philadelphia,
under Indictment for fraudulently issuing
medical diplomas, jumped from ferryboat
into the river and drowned himself, on the
American citizen., 1880-08-28

THE Connecticut Democratic State
Convention, held ON the 18th, nominated
Hon. james =. Engiish for Governor;
Charles NJ Pond, of Hartford, for Lieut.
Governw< q. 9. Blake for Secretary Of State;
Merrick A. Mercy for Treasurer, and Charles
r. Pagan for Comptroller. Gov. English
has signfAed hfs acceptance Of the nomina-
American citizen., 1880-08-28

THE Pope has announced the follow.
ing Ameriesn appointments: C. Manngue
Virginia City, Nevada, Bishop in-partibus,
with future succession to Bishop O'Connell,
Grass Valley, California; John A. Waiter
son, Bishop Of Columbus, Ohio; Rev. Mr..
Heiss, Bishop in partibus, with succession
to Archbishop Henne, of Milwaukee,; Rev.
Portillo, Bishop in partibus and Vicar Apos-
tolic of Lower California.
American citizen., 1880-08-28

burg has been informed by the Russian au-
tborities that they will consent to no further
negotiations with him, and an open rupture
between the two countries seems imminent.
The Celestial representative waits instruc-
tions from his Government.
American citizen., 1880-08-28

TIE United States troops at Tucson
have been ordered to cooperate with the
civil authorities IN suppressing flibustering
expeditions from Arizona to Mexico. 1t ap-
pears That Narquez, one Of the Mexican
rebels, has reeently visited Tucson to enlist
in his service the adventurous Of that city.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-10-08
Journalistic.

Gilhooly is talking about starting q
new paper in Galveston, and was telling
q friend about it. "You can borrow $50
and start new paper" said the friend
encouragingly. "You durnedfool If
could borrow $50 what would / want to
start paper for? 1 want to start the
paper so that l can borrow the $50
Galveston (7er.) Meas.
"Why don't you buy a power press?"
inquired several enthusiastic Democrats
as we were taking our locked-up pages
of type through the streets on wheel
barrow to steam printing press owned
by rich firm. Why don't we buy the
Bardman House, Woodbury. block, and
the Public Square? Why don't we raise
HI on $3.50? 1t is easy to do all these
things provided you have the collateral,
but at this writing we confess we have
not enough money to buy cheese-press
Printing Democratic papers in Iowa is
like peddling peanuts in a graveyard. -
MarShallto,On (Io,Oa) Statesman.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-10-08
Rocking Stones.

Scattered over certain portions OF the
British Isles, and here and there in other
parts OF the world, may be found masses
OF detached rock, often of great size,
poised SO nicely on narrow base that
they move to and fro under very slight
pressure, and known in Great Britain by
the name of Logan" or Rocking"
stones. In some cases the action of the
wind alone is sufficient to set them in
motion. Formerly these stones, from
their peculiar characteristics, were con-
sidered to be the work of human hands,
and were classed among "Druidic re-
mains the common belief being that
they were connected with the religious
rites and ceremonies of the Druids.
One Of the absurd beliefs was that if a
supposed culprit was brought to a rock
ing stone, his guilt or innocence would
be at once proclaimed-if guilty the
stone would vibrate on his approach by
unseen power; while, on the other hand,
his innocence would be proved by its
remaining stationary. An opposite be-
lief-that the stone would crock" at
the slightest touch of those pure at heart,
but would withstand even a giants
power when exerted by the guilty-is
thus well expressed by the poet Mason:
Beyond yon huge
And unhewn sphere of living adamant,
Which poised by magic rests its central weight
On yonder pointed rock; firm as il seems,
Such is Its strange and virtuous property
Ii moves obsequious 10 the gentlest touch
Oh him whose heart is pure; but to a traitor,
Though cen giants prowess nerved his arm,
1t stands rs fixed as SDowdon.
These beliefs, like many others con-
nected with the SO called cromlechs and
other remains, are, however, exploded,
and it is now very generally agreed that
rocking stones are not works of art, but
the result of natural causes. chambers
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-10-08
Making Ii Clear.

The Chicago Times says, "Just as
there is q character of which is mani
tested in mode of life, SO there is q
character of men which is manifested in
mode of thought. We ale panied to
see paper which is usually SO correct
and reliable as the Times should forget
itself so far as to make statement like
the above. Everybody knows that the
character of men is not manifested in a
mode OF thought-at least not nearly so
much as the mode of thought is mani
tested III the character of men. The char
acter of the mode of thought depends, al
ways and in every instance, far more
upon the mode of men than it does upon
the character of the manifest, or voucher.
We thought everybody knew that. If, as
the Times contends, the character of the
mode of thought is manifested entirely on
the life of men, how, then, is the mode
of character manifested in the thought of
the manifest? 1t does not stand to
reason. Or, again: Should the mode of
thought be manifested entirely in the
character of men, as the Times asserts,
what would be the mode of life manifested
in the character of the thought after it
had become manifested in the thought of
the character of men? 1t is q mis-deal,
as we have got six cards, and the Times
must throw them around again.
G,l,1
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-10-08
Swallowed Her Teeth.

An odd case is reported from Carl
isle, England. A doctor was called one
evening at o'clock to visit lady aged
about 50, who had, as she described it,
been feeling poorly all day, but could
give no definite symptoms, and COM
planned of no pain. During the exam
nation he noticed change in her
speech. This led him to an investiga-
ton of the throat. Outwardly the neck
appeared normal, and there was nothing
to indicate an obstruction. He then ex-
amined the pharynx, but no foreign
body could be seen there, and the ex.
animation only brought on vomiting and
straining. However, he determined to
look second time, and Judge of his
surprise to find, bedded low back in the
pharynx, set of false teeth, which he
extracted with little trouble. Upon in
quiry, the woman said she had missed
her teeth about 8 o'clock in the morning
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-10-08
A Farmers Offset.

A "hired man" who had been en-
ployed on farm In this county for sew
eral months entered suit against his en-
ployer the other day for balance of wages,
amount, as Ire claimed, to $32. The suit
was on trial in Justice Alley yesterday,
and it looked at first as if the plaintiff
had a clear case. He gave dates and
figures in straightforward way, and
seemed very honest young man. When
the farmer took the stand he said:
81 claim an offset for that $50. No
man need sue me for what | honestly
owe"
'NYhat is your ollset?" asked the law
yer.
"He's an unbeliever.
''In what?'
"Why, in the bible.
"What has that to do with your owing
him 1922"
''It has heap to do with it. I had
six hands in my employ, and we were
rushing things when / hired this man.
He hadn't been with us two days when
they stopped the reaper i'll the middle of
the forenoon TO dispute about Daniel and
the lions den, and in three days we had
a regular knock down over the whale
swallowing Jonah. The man who run
the mower got to arguing about Samson
and drove over a stump and damaged the
machine to the tune of $1S, and the very
next day my boy broke his leg while
climbing fence to hear and see the row
which was started over the Children of
Israel going through the Red Sea. 1t
wasn't week before my wife said she
didn't believe Elijah was fed by the
ravens, and hang me if 1 didn't find my
self growing weak on Noah and his flood
That's my offset, sir; and if he was
worth anything I'd sue him for thou
sand dollars besides.
The court reserved his decision for
twenty-four hours. -DetroH Free Press.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-10-08
IS God Save the King

The writer Of the words and music of
"God Save the King" is now unmis-
takably known to be Rouget de / rle, the
author of the Marseillaise." 1t IS true
that the sovereign for whom the French
man invoked divine protection was not
one of the four Georges, but Louis
XVIII, at whose first restoration, in
1914, Rouget wrote a hymn with the
title and refrain of "Dieu preserve lie
Roi." The French "God Save the
King" the words of which were n bold
paraphrase of the Hanoverian anthem,
was republished, and is now resuscitated
by the Paris press for the purpose of
showing that Rouget de ! Isle was not q
Republican. York Sun.
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81 Want TO BE an Angel"

The importance of timeliness in per.
sonal effort for the good of souls was eff
fectually learned by city minister's wife
the other day. She was entertaining the
infant class in her parlor Among the
"infants" was sweet little three-year-
old cherub, with flowing brown curls,
large blue eyes, fair complexion, and de-
spite her blue silk dress and long sash,
pure heavenliness of expression. They
had just sung q want to be an angel"
and had returned to their sport And
now, to begin the loving lure for that
young soul, already to mortal view so
near the pearly gate, the good woman
held out her hands with the most winning
grace, and asked in her softest tones:'
"Dora, dear, do you want to be an an
gel?" Looking up from her suddenly
interrupted game, the incipient angel
slightly "took down" her fascinated hos
tess with the outburst, ooh, go to grass;
don't bother- Congregationalist
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lie Was LIVING.

There was row in saloon on the
Strand, and middle-aged man was
forclbly elected. A reporter was de-
tailed to find out the facts, which fur
nish an amusing incident of the cam
paign.
There was quite a crowd in the saloon
talking politics. The shabbiest man
pushed his way in, and seemed to take
an absorbing interest in the discussion.
One gentleman said:
Hancock will get nine-tenths of the
Federal soldiers"
You are right" said the seedy man,
in loud, sonorous voice, clapping the
speaker on the shoulder. "You just
bet he will scoop 'em. 1 am an ex-
Federal soldier myself, an I'll vote for
old Hancock"
The attention of the crowd was di-
rected to the patriotic soldier.
Were you in Hancock's corps ?"
Gentlemen" said the seedy man,
running his arm through the hole in his
hat, 81 have voted the Republican
ticket oil my life, but next November
my vote goes for my old commander. 1
may not like his politics, and they may
say he puts on style, but when a Cen
eral of the United States army gets off
his horse to help me when L am lying
helpless on the blood-stained field Of
battle, slippery with human gore, am
going to vote for him, anyhow"
Hurrah for Hancock {" shouted the
crowd.
"Will you join us9" asked several
enthusiasts of the grateful soldier, as
they advanced in solid column on the
bar. The healths of Hancock and En-
glish were drunk with enthusiasm sew
eral times.
Hand out some of those high-priced
cigars" said another enthusiast to the
barkeeper. The ex-Federal took half
dozen.
"Tve great notion said another
enthusiast, holding the Hancock man off
at arms length, and surveying him from
top to bottom, "Ive great notion to
make you a present of new suit of
clothes"
"Were you badly wounded?" asked
another sympathetic enthusiast.
81 was lying on the blood-stained
field of battle, slippery with human gore,
weak and faint from loss of blood, with
my leg shattered by reb-I mean a
hostile cannon ball. 1 had fallen early
i'll the fight.
The earnest crowd gathered close
around the patriot to catch every word.
"Gen. Meade has given orders to adj
vance and drive the reb-I mean the
hostile foe-from his position. just as
was expecting to be trampled under
foot, up rode Gems. Hancock and En-
glish."
Z" English !" bawled the crowd.
Yes, Gems. Hancock and English,
riding side by side, just as you see their
pictures, only they had their swords
drawn. 1 was lying weak and helpless
ou--"
And so it was, but this time it was
not on the blood-stained field of battle.
slippery with human gore, but on the
hard pavement, slippery with tobacco
juice.
He got up and shutfled down the
street, muttering, cit seems to me En-
gllsh don't bring as much strength to
the ticket as l thought he would."-
Galveston NeaUs.
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About Lying.

"Where was you when the first shot
was fired ?" asked a Galveston LAWYER.
II was lying down on the sofa. !"
'Where was your husband p
"He was lying down on tho back gal
lery."
"And your children-where were
they?"
"They were lying down on the bed,
fast asleep"
"Any other members of your family
lying down ?"
"Well, if my brother-in-law were here
7 expect he would he lying down in tho
court house. He is lawyer, unless he