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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-02-21

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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-02-21

WAsHISGroN, February 20.-The fol-
lowing Is the tex: Of the order issued by
the Postmaster General cutting down
the mail service OF the star routes:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-02-21
THE RAILRVD WRECK.
FULL PARTICULARS or THE ACCl-
DENT on THE B. 4 S. ". R.R.
List Of the Wounded, With Description Of
Their Injuries Incidents Of the
hHair-lmpressiOns and Ru-
mors Concerning Il.

The wreck at Meyers trestle, twelve
miles out from Bellaire and one mile
beyond Bethel station, Thursday, was
not the least exaggerated in the REGIS
TER's foil and exclusive reports yester-
day morning.
The train left Bellaire at 800 p. NJ.
with larger number Of passengers and
heavier freightage than any single train
that has gone over the road for long
time-iully forty-dye passengers having
taken tickets from Bellaire; and most
OF whom were in the two passenger
coaches when the accident occurred.
There seems no solution as to the pos
tive cause OF the accident. The train,
composed Of two passenger, one freight
and one coal car, Was running
at the rate OF forty-fiye miles an
hour. A deep cut, at high curvature
angle, leads TO the trestling, and when
out about sixty feet on the trestling the
foremost truck ON the last passenger
coach jumped the track. Brakeman
Birchteld pulled the bell cord the mo-
ment the car was OF, but his prompt
action was
OF No AVAIL,
ss the hind car went over the lett side
OF the trestling and pulled the other
coach and the smoking and baggage car
over the high trestlng, the back car
turning twice before it landed in the
deep gulley below, distance Of twenty
five feet, leaving the coal car, which had
broken loose from the passenger coaches,
hanging over the preclpice. Word
WAS at once sent by engineer Sherry
tO those below that, unless the coal
car was Immediately detached, the en-
gine and tender would also 90 over the
trestle, as they could maintain the
heavy weight but few minutes. The
presence Uf mind that seldom is main
tanned in such emergencies came To En-
gineer Sherry's aid and by suddenly
backing the ear the coupling pin was
pulled and the coal car, with its cargo OF
black diamonds, went down to add its
mite to the already
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-06-18

The Hon. Geo. +. Edmunds, who might have
been the Presidential nominee himself il it had
not been for the violent opposition to his cam
didacy Of the ablest Senator from Vermont, re-
ceived the news OF the Chicago result at West
Point. The TIibunes dispatch says:
The Senator was full OF good words for Gen.
Garfield, and predicted his election next fall
" There is no reason said he in bis vigorous,
hearty way, why Gen. Garfield should not go
through kiting. Yes, go in for that nomina-
ton with all my heart"
The information received here in regard to
the last ballot was somewhat meager: and this
led Senator Edmunds to express the hope that
Mr.. Conkling had moved to make the nomina-
ton unanimous.
AT 10 o'clock Senator Edmunds walked into
the hotel Office, and seeing by the bulletin that
Gen. Arthur had been nominated for the Vice
Presidency, said cheerily: "Why, that's Jolly
Arthur's good fellow. That ought to make
peace between the Conkling party and the rest,
and the utmost good feeling should prevail
Senator Edmunds then wandered off to bed in
a happy frame Of mind.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-06-18

The New York Times, which fought It's share
Of the Grant battle with resolute skill, says OF
the decision reached at Chicago upon the unit
rule and district representation points:
The question OF past usages and the Inde-
pendent right OF State organizations to regu-
late their methods OF action has been practical
ly swept out OF the field. 1t has been decided
that for the purpose OF nominating candidates
for Presidential canvass, the Republican party
is a national organization, and not congress
Of State organizations. States are to have a
certain number CT representatives in the ma
tional convention. and each congressional dis
trlct within State a certain number. II this
is the theory, the only consistent method OF
carrying 1t into effect Is to have State conven-
ton appoint the delegates at large and declare
the general sentiment Of the party IN the State
and separate district conventions appoint the
delegates Of the districts IN accordance with the
sentiment prevailing within their boundaries
This is already done in Massachusetts, and un-
doubtedly secures more complete representa-
ton Of the will Of the party than any other plan
that could be devised. Considered as matt r
OF principle, and independent OF usages that
have been already acted upon, we regard this
as the best method Of representation in party
councils, as it is in the councils OF the nation.
The delegates in a national convention should
represent the voting constituencies from which
they are sent, with as little interposition of ma
chinery between the voters and the constituted
body as possible. This is republican in theory,
and in practice it would obviate some OF the
chief difficulties which are encountered in the
selection OF national candidates who are the
choice OF the rank and file of the party.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-06-18
Republican Ticket.
OF New York.

Ii IS now in ORDER to make charges against
James \. Garfield. Republican candidate for
the Presidency. Washington was overwhelmed
with charges of all manner of corruption and
with conspiracy to rob the people OF their lib
critics which had cost so much effort. Since
Washington. charges have been in order at
every presidential contest. According to his
opponents. Jefferson was a Red Republican
and an atheist James Madison, a bastard and
a coward; James Monroe, a milksop and lick
spittle John Quincy Adams corruptionist; ;
Jackson an adulterer; Van Buren, llbertine !;
and the lamented Lincoln was traduced by all
the dirty epithets of which the English language
10 susceptible, many OF them too indecent to
repeat. That Garfield shall escape is not to be
expected. for there appears TO be no abatement
OF the capacity for such work as the democrat
ic press and orators OF the country have all
along given most convincing evidence that the
lessons of their predecessors have not been lost
upon them. That Mr.. Garfield will have to run
amuck of all the dirty savages on the other side
must be expected, as they are reduced to the
necessity OF carrying on the campaign by the
persistent use Of their one argument, viz. dirt
throwing Il will result in nothing for Mr..
GARFIELD election Is already an assured fact.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-06-18

Whsn Captain Miles Standish sent John AL
den a. his delegate TO court for hm the beau
tiful Puritan maiden Priscilla, the advocate
pleaded the cause OF his client with such elo-
quencs that the maiden asked: "Why do you
not speak FOR yourself, John?' And then, as
may be- learned from Longfellows beautiful
poem, John was struck with conformation
Honor forbade that he, being delegate for
another should plead his own cause; yet his
eloquenee IN behalf OF his captain and his win
ming presence and manners had unconsciously
spoken for himself, so that he was chosen,
while hrs captain (who never really had any
where mar majority OF the convention in the
msiien's hearty was refused. Thus John AL
den Garfield went to the Chicago convention as
delegate for Secretary Sherman: and he
pleaded Saerman's cause so eloquently that he
unconsciousy spoke for himself: and when a
delegate nominated him he was struck with
CONSERVATION, and declared that honor forbade
his speaking for himself: but lie also was cho
sen while his captain was refused.-Pos, and
Tribune.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-06-18

Waterson sees the point. He says in the
Louisville Courier Journal: Whatever may be
said to the dscredit Of the Republican party, 1t
must be allowed that during 40 years sailing
upon dangerous seas il has encountered extra
ordinary good fortune and displayed unusual
skill in emergencies. The nomination Of Gar
field is an inspiration. In no other direction,
through no other channel, could the Chicago
convention-driyen about by the cross winds Of
interest and beaten by an ever-increasing flood
OF passon-have found, il not safety, at least
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-06-18

The Paw Paw Courier, the personal organ of
+. A. Blackman, who ran Republican paper
at Decatur so long as he could hold the Office
OF County superintendent at five dollars day
and get a large share OF party patronage be-
sides. and when that failed gravltated toward
Greeleyism and Potter's money, and from
thence to the Democracy, in consideration OF
the empty honor OF running on their ticket to
be beaten for the Legislature, has already com
menced mud-throwlng at Mr.. Garfield. Well,
this ls not to be wondered at, seeing that jour
ma fayors slippery SAMMY OF Gramacy Park
f6e President.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-06-18
WASHINGTON, ID. c., June ~, 1880.

Correspondence of The True Northerner.
In spite OF the universal interest centering at
Chicago, the seat of government has remained
at Washington, and the proceedings at the ma
tlonal capitol have not been desttute Of i'm
portance. The House has made another offer
to adjourn, but the date is still too early. On
Thursday it passed the general deficiency ap-
preparation bill, after a characteristic wrestle
with the silver problem. Some recognition had
10 be made OF Secretary Sherman's request for
more storage, and the bill appropriated $4,000
for that purpose. Mr.. Bland wanted al the
amounts appropriated in the act and the full
amount of Congressman salaries paid in sill
YER, and was willing to allow $4,000 for the
storage OF so much as might be returned into
the treasury in exchange for silver certificates.
Mr.. Townshend wanted all federal salaries paid
in silver; Mr.. Warner, all government expen-
without discrimination or favor, but without
waving the right Of opton"-of course to pay
in the baser metal. In the end the original
proposition was adopted, and $40, 900 more was
sacrificed to the Ohio idea" The bill contains
a provision that no part OF the appropriation
for Marshals and their deputies shall be used In
On Saturday the House passed the Senate bill
authorizing a joint committee TO consider the
question of increasing the accommodations OF
the library OF Congress within the capitol, or of
selecting site for it outside and on Monday,
another tardy and perilously urgent measure
the Senate bill confirming the Ute agreement,
but with amendments OF an obstructive char
acter
The Senate's achievements have been the
passage Of the River and Harbor Appropriation
bill and Mr.. Eatons Tariff Commission BILL
There was an bipartisan yet firm majority for
keeping this commission out OF politics, by ex-
GLIDING Congressman from it; but they were
unable to prevent an amendment ordering a
final report in January next.
The excitement that prevailed during the
Chicago convention has entirely subsidized, and
the overstrained political workers have relapsed
INTO apathy. Senators Conkling, Logan, Hoar
and Cameron have not returned to their seats
II the Chamber. Senator Edmunds has pared
and left the city for the season. Both halls OF
Congress are much depicted, and the lobby
alone OF the National Legislature promises to
hang on with undiminished energy till the day
OF adjournment.
Congress has passed bill materially ncreas-
ing the police force OF the city. This measure
has been deemed necessary by spirit of law
lessness which seems TO pervade the lower
strata OF society.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-06-18

Mr. Geo. w. Curtis said 10 representative
Of the New York Tribune
The nomination OF Gen. Garfield regard as
a most excellent choice. There is no doubt he
will be the next President of the nited States.
Gen. Garfield, although a practical politician
has always kept in view the better aims OF the
party to which he belongs. He will bring out
its entire strength at the polls. 1 do not see
that there is any man whom the Democrats can
name who can seriously compete with Garfield.
He is a very sagacious, self -restraining, high
minded public man, and, so far as 1 know, his
Iecord will bear the closest inspection. No nom
ination could have been made which would have
more certainly united the party. His attitude
in the convention fairly illustrates the charac-
ter Of the man. He is very popular. Garfield
Is an able and intelligent defender OF the
soundest financial policy, and there is nothing
OF the demagogue about him. nomination so
dgnifed admirable and satisfactory cannot fail
to unite the party and be ratified py the coun-
try at the polls.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-06-18

The following petitions were among the
prayers of the twenty clergymen OF New York
who prayed for the Chicago convention on the
Sunday before it met The Rev. Mr. Newton !:
Chat they may determine suddenly on no
man" TIE Rev. S. NJ. Hamilton: "That Thou
men" The Rev. Mr.. Putnam: That they
may nominate religious man-one who will
look to Thee for strength The Rev. Mr. Nc
Lean: That self-seeking and political ambi-
ton may be set aside" The Rev. Mr.. Park
hurst. Defeat those who are governed by
selfish motives" These prayers were evident
lv answered.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-06-18

One Of the salient points OF Gen. Garfield's
strength is thus stated by the Sprinfield Repub-
lican: No man Of equal scholarship has been
nominated for the Presidency probably since
John Quincy Adams. He was once found in his
library "restng from overwork' by looking up
the biography Of Horace. Spofford, the libra
rian Of Congress, is quoted as saying Of rare
book: You will find it on such shelf If it is
not there either Sumner or Garfield has it,
Powers thus trained Garfield brings to bear on
every subject which comes under his hand in
the work of legislation.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-06-18

ton was ever made against him. When the
President desired to remove HIM he offered him
the honorable position Of Consul General at
Paris, which he declined The leading business
men OF New York regarded Gen. Arthur as one
OF the very best collectors the city ever had
In his private life he bears spotless reputa-
tiop. As Adjutant General Of the State Of New
York during the war, he did the country very
valuable service in hurrying to the field the
vast armies sent by New York, and also in as
sisting to suppress the rebel allies who had
their headquarters in New York city. He IS,
moreover, a genial gentleman and an ardent
Republican. with hosts OF friends all through
the State, who will rally enthusiastically to his
support.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-06-18

Al tbs election in Oregon last week, the Re-
publican candidate for Congress, NJ. C. George,
was elected by about 500 majority. He ID the
first member elect I'd to the forty seventh con-
gress, aud his election is Republican gain
He beats John Whitaker, Democrat, the pres
ent member, who was elected two years ago by
Isl majority. The Supreme Court Judges
are Republicans and were elected by 1000 ma
iority. The state which Tilden tried to steal
in 1876 may be set down as beyond the reach OF
his ciphsrs in 1850.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-06-18
Broughton & Cummings.
SeasOnable
G O q D S
Broughton
&
Cummings.
BrOughtOn & Cummings.

Dress Linens at last years prices.
India Lawns, at 10 cents, worth 1919.
Buntings,-Elegant line in Black and Colors, at
25c yard, worth Doc.
Patent Valenciennes Laces,-5O patterns, at %
cents per dozen yards.
Lace Lisle Goves,-Choice assortment OF col
ors at 25c worth 40c.
Silk Gloves, black and colored
Nottingham Lace Mitts.
Spanish and Smyrna Lace Mtts, black and col
ors, IN every style, at lowest prices.
Ladies' good India cloth listers, we'll made
and neatly trimmed, 81.
Gents India cloth busters, at rs cents.
Alpaca coats, only 10 dozen left, at rs cents.
jamestown alpaca busters, only dozen left, at
$3.50, worth $3.50
Mems Straw Hats-twenty different styles.
Mems white silk trimmed Macknsws, at 75c.,
selling everywhere at one dollar.
Russell Plow Shoes, solid double soe with two
buckles, very durable, 800 Can buy them
anywhere else for 1925.
Gents Neck Wear,-an elegant line, at prices
surprisingly low.
Indian Embrodery,-the latest novelty.
The best black silk, heavy gros grain, S1.25 for
dolman listers. Price everywhere $500
All linen towels, 10 dozen large size red and
white plaid, at 15c each, worth 25c.
All linen loom damask towels, 10 dozen yard
long at Csc.
Real Balbriggan Hose,-25 doz. silk finish, reg
ular made, at 25c, former price 35c.
Lace remnants,-5,OO0 yards, at l1Sc.
Choice line OF Walking Shoes, Opera Slippers,
Toilet Slippers and Sandals, for ladies, misses
and children.
Broughton & Cummings.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-06-18
DECATUR LOCALS.
From Our Own Correspondent.

From Our Own Correspondent.
On Thursday morning Of last week Mr.. and
Mrs. Willard Z. Cary received telegram from
Cedar Rapids, Iowa. the home OF their son Ny
ron, stating that their daughter, Miss Slnah
Cary, who is visiting her brother, was dying,
and requesting the father to come Immediately.
Mr.. Cary left on the first train. A telegram re
ceved in the evening, in response to an inquiry
and still another on Friday morning gave the
cheering intelligence that she was much better
and that her physicians hoped that, with good
care, she would recover. The above will be
both sad and good news to the friends OF this
young lady in Paw Paw as we'll as Decatur,
blast week Friday curious circumstance oc-
Cured in Decatur: A swarm OF bees came fly
ing up Sherwood street, going westerly and
they were seen and headed off by j. j. Sher-
man, J. H. Tuttle, and others, by throwing dust
cutting up other crazy antics, which doubtless
30 amused the bees that they stopped to see
tue fun, and the insects circled slowly around
until Mr.. Shelters of the Shelters House, came
out with branch OF a tree and placed himself
in the midst Of the buzzng cloud. The Queen
alighted on his hat and soon his entire hat, face
and shoulders were covered with them. dry
goods box WAS procured from store and Mr..
S. walked slowly to his yard where the box was
hastily prepared and the hat and bush, upon
which few had alghted, were laid on the
ground and covered by the box. They took
kindly to their new quarters and at last ac-
counts were making comb.
e The entertainment at the Presbyterian church
last week Monday evening, al which Miss Kitte
Wallace and Will Carlton sang and detained.
was success, at least in the matter of receipts
About S48 was taken at the door. Miss Wallace
has voice of great strength and compass and
she will, we believe, make herself more than
local reputation as singer before many years.
The friends and acquaintances Of Miss Addie
r. Upton, daughter of J. B. Upton, Esq, for
merly Of this county, will be glad to learn that
she is meeting with gratifying success in her art
studies and labor in Chicago. She intends du-
ring the present year to visit the art galleries
and studios Of New York and Boston for study
under the broader advantages which she will
find there.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-06-18
From the Hartford Courant:

Gen. Chester A. Arthur, OF New York, the
candidate for Vice-President, is a nomination
which will grow N favor as the campaign pro-
crosses. The first thought Of many. who only
know OF Arthur as the rejected collector of the
the port of New York, will be that the selection
is not strong one, but we think ths will prove
to be mistake. The influences which led TO
his removal had nothing whatever to do with
his personal character nor with his ability as an
Official No charge that could stand inyestiga-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-06-18
STATE OF MICHIGAN. t..
COUNTY OF VAN RUREN.

At session OF the Probate Court, for the
county OF Van Buren,, holden at the Probate
Office, in the village of Paw Paw. on Monday,
the 18th day OF May, in the year one thousand
eight hundred and eighty: Present, Hon. Alfred
j. Mills, Judge Of Probate. In the matter OF
the estate OF Seth Moses, deceased. On reading
and filing the fiHal account Of Mary Ann Moses
executrix OF the last will and testament OF SAID
deceased, Thereupon il is ordered, that Mon
day, the 14th day OF June, 1880, at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon, be assigned for the hearing of
said account. and all persons interested in said
estate are required to appear at session Of
said Court, then to be holden at the Probate
Office, IN the village OF Paw Paw, and show
cause, IL any there be, why the said account
should not be allowed. And il is further or
dered, that said petitioner give notice TO the
persons interested in said estate OF the penden-
cy OF said account, and the hearing thereof, by
causing copy OF this order to be published in
The True Northerner,a newspaper printed and
circulating in said county Of Van Buren,, for
three successive weeks at least previous to said
day OF hearing. 1313t4f242
ALFRED J. MILLS, Judge Of Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-06-18
DOWAGIAC LOCALS.
From Our Own Correspondent.

have been waiting all this time for some
thing OF startling, important or interesting
nature to occur in our midst or upon our bor-
ders wherewith to interest year readers, but
every week has closed with a disappointment
to me in that direction. A few years ago I
could haze furnished your readers with score
Of police items weekly, good lively ones filed
with IAN eye gouged out "a finger ear or
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-06-18
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times
The Republicans Of the United States will
justly feel that their cause is safe in his hands
as Presidential candidate. No man has been
more true to the cause; none has felt more
profoundly the love of freedom, justice and the
Union, which has been the essence of Republi-
canism. None has been more completely I'M
diverted and interrupted by the sophistries that
from time to time have threatened the integrity
OF Republican principles.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-06-18

Al the Democratic State convention held IN
East Saginaw, there were present several dele
gates wearing political dress coats OF many
colors q ia JOSEPH. as wltntss G.. p. Sanford OF
Lansing journal, L. A. Blackman of Paw Paw
Courier. I. Z. MessmOre OF Grand Rapids Dem
ocrat, and ex-senator Benz. Morse of Ionia
county. These gents all left the Republican
party fox cause.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-06-18

Long John Wentworth, warned by the too
great prominence OF Grant and Blaine, is
alarmed lest he shall become leader OF too
overtowering greatness to succeed in great
convention, has expressed his discrimination to
retire to the obscurity OF his farm and 'wait
until his country shall call for blm.'
Would 1t lot be well for other politicians to
do likewise!
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-06-18

Has or neighbor over the way anything to
say OF Mr.. Garield's record on the paper pulp
question? II it has, we bend our heads to
catch tho rsmark.-Inter-O Ocean.
Yes; he made pulp" OF the third term thing
and Boss rule business. Do you hear me-dis-
tiactly - Tribune.