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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-16

Apropos of the sentence just pro-
nounced upon Chun Hou, formerly the
Ambassador of China ut this Court, Prof.
Vassiliei furnishes the following explana-
tons: according to the latest Pekin
newspapers, Chun Hou, though con-
demned to be beheaded, is not TO be i'm
mediatey put to death, but kept in
prison ior the present. Capital SEN
fences are promptly carried out in the
case of insurgents and certain other
classes If criminals, where delay might
endange' the peace of the country. In
such cases even the local magistrate is
empowered to summarily take life, if he
deems Unnecessary. But ordinarily the
executions throughout the Empire take
place simultaneously at the autumnal
equinox. at which time the Emperor
visits the Temple of Heaven to clear
himself Of the sin of shedding blood.
Hence, if the ordinary criminal is SEN
fenced the day after the autumnal equi-
nox, he has whole year of life still be-
fore him. Moreover, for certain time
before the equinox the Minister of Tor
lures receives and examines the lists of
those condemned from all parts of the
Empire, and reports to the Emperor the
names of those least deserving of elem
ency. The Emperor then orders some to
be executed forthwith, and respites
others for another year. The sealed lists
of the doomed are carried to all parts of
the Empire by couriers. On fixed day
all the sentenced criminals are brought
to public place, where the sealed lists
are opened and the Emperor's orders car
ried out on the spot Some are beheaded
with a sword or common knife; some are
strangled by being dragged over the
ground, for the gibbet is not used in
China. Beheading is regarded more
shameful than strangling, for the latter
leaves the body whole, while the former
dismembers it.-St. Petersburg GoloS
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-16
NeYada'S First Nugget.

Nevada's first nugget was mined with
butchers knife. John Orr started
across the plains in 1919. The roads
were bad. the weather was worse, and he
was obliged to remain through the winter
at Salt Lake. In April he resumed his
Journey. He had partner named Nick
Kelly, after whom Kelly's ravine is
named, and in the company was William
Prouse, now living i'll Nurb City, about
forty miles southeast of Salt Lake
Prouse had worked in mines before gold
was discovered at Coloma, and was good
prospector. One day the train stopped
on the edge of what is now known as
Gold Canon, near the Carson River, to
let the animals feed on some bunch grass
found growing near the sage brush.
Prouse, at noontime, took milk pan,
and going down TO the gulch began wash
ing dirt, III few minutes getting color
to the value of few cents. Orr then
named the place Gold Canon. The train
soon after resumed travel, going to the
head of Carson Valley. There they met
party of seven, who had left the train
at the sink of the Humboldt, intending
TO go in advance to California and select
SOOu lOCullOHS lOI lut IclldllliCl vi tiAO
party. They had been unable to cross
the country, and had been lost IN the
snow III the mountains for four or five
days, unable to find the divide in Hager-
town. A stay in Carson for three weeks
followed, when Orr, Kelly and several
others returned to Gold Canon and re-
sumed prospecting. Kelly and Orr went
up the canon until little fork was
reached, when work was begun. The
party had few tools, and Orr had nothing
but knife While Kelly was working
he noticed very narrow place at the
fork, where the water barely covered a
slab of slate rock. Idly he examined it,
and noticed a small crevice near the
edge, drove the knife into it, breaking
ont piece. The water running over 1t
washed away the undertaking dirt, andin
Il few minutes he discovered gold mug
get where the rock had covered it. 1t
was quickly removed, and afterward
found to weigh 1925. This was the
lst of June, 1850, just thirty years ago.
Prospecting was continued, and though
dust was found in several places through
out the canon, Orr's was the only mug
get. He still has it in his possession,
the first ever found in Nevada.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-16

IT is a common sight in rural England
to see the parson COWS and sheep brows-
ing over the grave mounds-an old &C.
clesiastical law giving the clergy the
right to make such use of the parochial
burying-places, and many village Pope
who shudders at the idea of permitting
unorthodox dead to lie in consecrated
ground never hesitates moment to turn
his live stock III TO Craze there.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-16
[Rnffalo N. " Aurora

Mrs. O. Wieckmann, wife of the propri.
etor of this paper says; can recommend
Hamburg Drops most highly. l had sui
fcred for six years with Salt Rheum in the
face, and tried all known remdies to effect
a cure Now, after having taken the Ham
burg Drops, the redness and itching have
entirely disappeared, and | am well and
strong again.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-16

AT the Bavarian Industrial Museum
there has recently been exhibited new
kind of flooring tiles made from asphalte
in very simple way. The drawing of
the intended design is firstmade on coarse
heavy paper. Then it is covered with
bits of china and glass, so as to form a
mosaic. Lastly border is made to the
sheet, and liquid asphalte is poured upon
it. After the whole has been covered,
the paper is taken away with cold water,
and the tile is finished. This flooring Is
said to be handsome in appearance,
and to resist damp for an indefinite
period.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-16
How the White Man Gained Every.
thing.

The Kaffir cosmogony says that three
nations were created-the Whites, the
Amacosa, and the Amalouw. They as
sembled before Teco, the Creator, to re-
ceive his bounty. Ahoney-bird drew off
the Hottentots in full cry. Teco in
wrath condemned them to exist on wild
roots and honey-beer and possess no
stock whatever. The Kaffirs eagerly
claimed this one and that one from out
of the herds of cattle. Teco, indignant
at their greediness, said they should
have no better gifts. The Whites pa
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-16
Miraculous Escape.
rSt. Louis Post-Dispatch.

At the close of course of lectures at
Burlington lately, Prof. Tice was taken
suddenly and alarmingly i'll with Neural
gia OF the chest, his pulse falling from 80
to 30, and physicians failed to relieve him.
Thinking of ST. Jacobs Oil, the professor or
dered it TO be applied on flannel and was
instantaneously relieved; in one hour the
pain was gone, and he left tor his home
in st. Louis.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-16
ACCORDING 70 the Hinesville OGa. Ga

ACCORDING to the Hinesville (Ga. Ga
zettc thecensus enumerators are bringing
to light some more of the servants OF
Gen. Washington. In the lower part OF
Liberty county one has been found who
gives his age at 115, and stoutly main
tains that he carried milk to Gen. Wash
ington's headquarters i'll Virginia. He
says he remembers exactly how Wash
ington appeared.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-16

THE new oath for the French soldiers
contains no reference to the Deity or the
republic. 1t is as follows In the name
of the regiment, swear on my honor to
remain faithful to the constitution, and
to defend the flag until death.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-16

HOFMANN's HOP PILLS, . specific cure
for Fever and Ague, Biousness and Maaral Poisoning
of the Blood. Fifty pills for 90 cents.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-16

You can get an elegant photographic map in 8
colors descriptive Of the great trip across the
American Continent, free, by sending your adj
dress TO J. r. Wood, General Passenger Agent
c., b. Il Q. r. r., Chicago, III.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-16

wLHoFT's Fever and Ague Tonic. This old
reliable remedy now sells at one dollar.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-16

DEBILITY from excesses or overwork, exhaus-
ton, headaches and prostration cured by Medetur
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-16

vEGETINE is not a stimulating bitters which
creates a fictitious appetite, but gentle tonic
which assists nature to restore the stomach
to a healthy action.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-16
Are You Not in Good Health ,

II the Liver Is the source Of your trouble you
can find an absolute remedy in Dr. SANFORD 8
LIVER INvIGoRAToR, the only vegetable cathartic
which acts directly on the Liver. Cures all
Bilious diseases For Book address DR.. SAN
FORD, l62 Broadway, New York.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-16

MANY of our young married people don't
know what blessing Dr. Bulls Baby Syrup is
until the youngster is able to "yel by the
hour.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-16

tiently waited till they received land,
cattle, and all other property. Such is
the narrative Of the Cape FoNs-Lore
Junak
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-16

MALT Bitters regulate, purify, strengthen and
nourish the maternal functions.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-16

McLAIN's vERMIFUGE BONBONs for
Worms In Children are delicious and never fall 10 cure
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-16

CSC. buys pair Of Lyons Heel Stiffeners and
make a boot or shoe last twice as long.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-16

PROF. H. r. PALMER has recently re-
ceived the degree of Doctor of Music
from the University of Chicago.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-16

NERVOUS debility, weakness and decline pre-
vented by timely use Of Malt Bitters.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-07-16

Will send their Electro oltaic Belts to the af-
ficted upon thirty days trial. See their adver-
tisement in this paper, headed, "On Thirty
DAYS Trial"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-30
JaC0ueS Offenbach.

Lightly lie the turf uron him! Muse of Music he
He Of melody was ma ter, let us sing him to his
rest.
Friend of long ago. remembered. you were girl and
When he took our hearts Paris, and he sung to us
Tell him7Dites Lui, renember-we recall the storm
Of the nights Hapoleonic. and the ,eweed ''Grande
We behold as in vista, art supreme and fancy free
quaint Dupuis!
Classic days of merry music on the memory re-
With c ...Enrydice' and ,9rpheus." with John
Gods in high Olympus reveled on the mimic stage
in France,
When King Joye let loose his thunder, and Queen
Juno led the dance.
Magic charm was yours. my master, for we tripped
Through the dreamy valse, the gallop, and the
Evoe!' - cried Jovial Bacchus, little Cupid loosed
In the Paris Of the Empire in the days of long ago.
All! my merry gypsy maiden, "Ferichole" with
Sing YOU letter song then take us to the tender
Where romance was set TO music; ali ! but sweeter
Chanson matchless of De Mussett song of young
With repertoire exhaustless, classic fable folly,
Cruel Thanatos gave signal and the overture was
Still he won in competition. but his equal where and
when?
For his lfes success waB Parishes LA Vie Paris
ienne!"
Drare the orchestra in mourning, wreathe the yio-
lin and bow,
Leave the baton where he placed tit is the final
beat, You know;
Gather up the parts It is over, come, dismiss the
band you can,
Death is new the ''Tambour Major" and be rolls
his rataplan,
Stop the dancing for moment, take your partner
to the stairs,
And together in a dyeamland hear his operate
airs.
Mrth has ended! and spirit full Of melody has
fed
To land Of sweeter music-merry Offenbach is
dead! Punch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-30
Sand i'm Sugar.

had read that sugar-reflners used bullock's
blood to clarity the liquor, and In my simplicity
asked my friend where was the builockS blood.
He laughed very heartily at my ignorance ana
told me there had not been such thing used In
Greenock since he had known anything about
the trade, now over 80 years. What struck me
most was the sand and mud that my friend
showed me had been taken out OF the raw sugar
when saw 1t filtered; and that day registered
VOW that would never again be tempted to
buy .real raw sugar" for domestic use 1 shud.
der as think OF the quantity of mud that
must have eaten in my time, and feel annoyed
hSng been for fSa pyg
/ could have bought the pure refined az
ticle tor. l told my friend what was pass
ing through my mind, at which he again
laughed, and said: EVERY one that comes to
see through the refinery says the same thing.
You sometimes hear groceIs charged with put
ting sand In their sugar. They really do moth
even If they had mind. II the use OF raw
sugar were given up by the public we would
never again hear of such an accusation against
the poor grocer" My friend. seeing the disgust
/ had displayed at the sand and mud, took me to
the laboratory in connection with the refinery.
where he said he would show me even worse
vessel like a tumbler, into which he put a tel
spoonful Of "real raw sugar." such as Is sold In
the shops, and then poured some water slightly
heated over It. In short time little spe ks ap
peared on the surface, scarcely visible to tn,
naked eye, two or three OF which he pla led un-
der microscope and babe me look through it.
10 my amaZenenG saw little insects lik5 lice
crawling about. I asked what they were. and
as told they were the Acarus sacch1rt, or raw
sugar mite, and that they abound 10 raw sugar.
more especially in the better descriptions. /
asked II there were none to be found In refined
sugar, and my friend said no: that they were all
either retained In the altering bags or killed
during the boiling. 1 understand a celebrated
chemist has estimated that there will be as
many as 100 600 OF these creatures in pouad of
raw sugar. l learned that there were about a
dozen refineries at work In Greanock, turning
cut about 250 600 to 500 900 tons Of soft ref aed
the sugar consumed In Great Britain. Greenock
has great natural advantages for the refining OF
sugar, having excellent harbor accommodation
where the largest vessel can discharge the raw
material, being near to the Lanarkshire coal
fields, having an unlimited supply OF water at
very cheap rate. and a plentiful supply OF cheap
labur.-(hanlbe1's Journal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-30
Paris Unhealthy and Unsafe.

The unhealthinesS OF Paris has been so marked
recently that 1t has excited the attention Of the
authorities, who are carefully looking to the
drainage and other matters of civic hygiene.
Among other reformattons, the old laws are
to be again put IN force as 70 Inc keeping within
Sleeps, &c. but also Tic more domestic nets, like
dogs, cats and birds. The number Of dogs and
cats In almost every street in Paris is something
enormous, and their presence in the living rooms
OF thepoOrer quarters must be very detrimental
to the public health. An inspection Will shortly
be made as to the domestic pets OF each family,
and strict regulations made as to how many
each house may be allowed to keep. In the mat
ter of safety OF the streets the police are equally
y1gilant During the last six weeks, In one quar-
ter alone, that OF ST. Vincent de Paul In the tenth
vagabonds and night prowlers and the numbers
are pretty much the same for the other quarters,
making altogether some $50 arrests every night.
London Times,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-30
A Sort of a Wrinkle for Rratn.
Workers..

a Wrinkle for brain workers-especially for
e entse VINO are suddenly called upon for an
70 tea and coffee, powerful auxilIaries undoubtt-
ivy ivy, put they exact too heavy payment for
cun nsservlces. Brillat-Sayarin recommends a
s smho VI chocolate with the smallest piece of
TTn o W. not as substitute for sugar.
t the ec,afes this mixture enabled him to get
eI,n, an immense amount Of work, while
amoN ing MIN to sleep TRANQUILITY when his laborS
we're we're over. On the other hand, two cups or
SSttvng conee prevented him from sleeping forty
ss MarsLA Rtchel1eu. who took Mfnorcx
lfOm tne English, was the inventor OF this ir.
nocuous st1mulant. It's only fault Is that it
cJSts m0ney.-koNGQn Truth,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-30
THE STAR FOR 1880.

| The present year promises to be one OF the
| most interesting and eventful OF the century
| 1t witnessed early In the summer the meet
| ing of the National Conventions OF the two
| great political parties, and the nomination of
candidates for the contest In the following No
vember. The impending campaign promises
therefore, to be one of the most spirited In our
history, and THE STAR, with its increased facil-
ities viii print all Of the news of the day o.
which it is issued. 1t has direct wire from its
news room to the western Union Telegraph OF
fee In New York city, from which wires radiate
to all parts Of the globe, and is therefore ena-
bled to secure the latest news by its own opera
or from every quarter up to within a few mo-
ments OF going to press. 1t Is the only evening
paper south OF Philadelphia which receives ex-
clusively the Associated Press dispatches
AS a newspaper THE STAR being the organ
OF no man, no clique and no interest, VIII pre-
sent the fullest and the falreSt picture II can
make of each days passing history In the city
the District, the country and the world. Ii viii
aim hereafter. as heretofore, at accuracy first OF
all things In all that it publishes The circula-
ton now is larger than at any former period In
the twenty-eight years OF its existence, exceed
ing 5000 copies In its regular, bona f1de edi-
ion, without any extra effort or squirt In the
news market
SUBSCRIPTION TERMS.-DAILY STAR
Served by carriers In the city, 10 cents week
or a. cents a month. BY mail, SO cents
month"; or $500 per year.
tB-ALL MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS MUST BIZ PAID IN
ADVANCE and no paper Will be sent longer than
paid for. Specimen copies furnished gratis
"A SCHEDULE OF ADVERTISING
PRICES Will be sent to any address on applica-
ton, and I'm the cities Of Georgetown ana Wash.
ington q representative Of the counting room
VIII call, on application, to write advertise.
ments and explain rateA No canvassers are
employed.
Address. In all cases
THE EVENING STAR NEWSPAPER COMPANY,
WARRINGTON, o. g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-30
SILyIO'S EXPLANATION,

the others had departed. and we were LETT
aione, seated face to face, smoking our pipes In
silence. Silyio had careworn air. There was
not ine slightest trace his features of hts con-
sulsive galety. His sinister pall0r, his blazing
eyes tne long curls of smoke which he pulled
a aS,a nus mouth, gave him the aspect OF VERT,
broke the silence. ~
III Is possible he said to me, '.that we may
never see each other again. Before separating,
HlSo 70 nave few words with You, You may
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-30

MlSSchneider was cruel San francisco st,,-
motner. Her Two little stepdaughters 1lei frofnn
her one morning and took refuge ia neiSanor.S
mouse, where they showed the marks or m er.,
Less whippings TO all who called during the
DAY. Among the visitors were large pnmoaT
or the girls school companions, who were great
~ moved Dy the sight In the evening, when
MIS- schneider started for q grocery ar bg
sne was set upon by fierce mob OF children'
Ihey hooted az her. pelted her with sticks aud
stones, threw her down. and had begun 10 drag
rescued her.
Toledo claims citizen who pours hot waite
his church. 0AS '~'n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-30

A Nevada bishop says there ia no Sunday IN
that state. II is q mining state aud mtnin., Is
so important and controlling an Interest taa.
religion has to take back seat 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-30
NLYDE'S NEW EXPRESS LINE

WASHINGTON, GEORGETOWN, ALEXANDRIA
AND PHILADELPHIA,
CONNECTING AT PHILADKLPHIA WITH CLYDE's
LINES FOR NEW YORK, BOSTON, PROVIDENCE,
FAIL RIVER, AND ALL PoISTs II TIE Nkw
ENGLAND states.
Through bills of lading eiven.
SAILING DAYS.
From Washing ton-MoDdsys, ct 2. n.
From adephia-Saturdays, AZ 10 q 10.
Freight received daily until pm. Georgetown
aods received and delivered at Washington.
Wharf, foot of 18th street.
WILLIAM p. CLYDE & CO., General Managera,'
ESoUth Wharyes, Philadelphia j. II. JOHNSON
ECO, Agents, 18th st. wharf and 1902 ut. n. w,
Washington. sug27
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-30

The Earl OF Annesley, who owns great estate
In Ireland has received a threatening letter and
had the plate-gla OF his door smashed. The
paragraph recording this significantly closes
with the words: "TIis lordship has left for his
London residence"
Lewis Irwin displeased his parents at CALI
polls, Ohio, and while his mother pounded him
With club, his father shot him with a pistol
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-30
Queen Victoria rs Mrs. Victim.

The Whitehall Rerie,c says "At dinner the
other night the conversation lapsed, as it some
tunes Will lapse with the best, into questions
haIdly dist1ngufshable from conundrums.
celebrated historian was present. and put q
question TO him which l know has puzzled
Is the surname Of the Royal Familys' Guelph,
OF course That is the usual answer and IL
was the historians yentured to suggest that
although the Royal Family are Guelphs by
decent. Her Majesty's marriage with Prince
Alcert OF SaXe-CoDourg, must have the effect
when the marriage OF lady has IN all other
cases, and that the surname OF the present
house must be the Prince Consort's But what
is the name OF the Prince ConSort 8 family?
Simple, 1aIpSs, but n, staggering. No one knew. An
have looked up the subject few months ago.
80 That knew that tie name was Victim,
boS sse no Of one e, aaa heard Il before Every
being reduced to Wetttns The point was refer
red to Theodore Martin. You are quite right
ConsOrt. Victim is the family name of the
House OF Saxony, to whom the dominion OF
Ssxony came can Ell In the year l4so The King of
re therefore, all Victims or German Wettiner.'
Tons Of salmon Left TO Rot.
lean Francisco Chroniclel
stephen Ellis, considered the best authority
on such matters, says that the late salmon
season ON the Columbia was q most disastrous
one to all interested In It. The run OF fish CON-
menced several weeks later than usual. and, In
consequence. the canneries discharged the ma
JoIity vi tuelr nAnQS. LaI6 In July Cne QSn
| came up from the sea In such numbers that In
the hyperbole OF Ellis, "you could walk across
| the river on EN-; the wather was shtin wild
en-" strike OF the fishermen had seriously
| complicated matters, SO that the canneries were
| totally unprepared TO dispose OF the great
| quantities OF salmon taken. There were only a
few weeks OF the season left, and the hands
| could not be collected In time. The result was
that thousands OF nsh were left to rot on the
WhGrves until the oyer-worked cannery men
found time TO throw them back into the stream.
| The fishermen could only dispose OF a limited
| supply, so that In the height OF the season.
| which they had hoped to prove harvest they
were forced to remain idle. An hours work
sometimes fifteen minutes supplied them with
| all the nsh they could SELL One cast OF the net
| actually brought up seven hundred salmon,
ran g1ng from fifteen to sixty pounds, and SUM-
| Client to load several boats. It was nothing
unusual to throw back number OF fish into
the stream and let them pursue their head-long
way TO the spawning grounds. The nets used
were So and Sd inches In the mesh, so that a
| ten-pound Salmon could pass through without
moment g hesitation.
The Earl OF Annesley, who owns great estate
In Ireland, has received a threatening letter and
had the plate glass OF his door smashed The
paragraph recording this significantly closes
with the words ''His lordship has left for his
London residence"
Lewis Irwin dfSnlpecad his naranfs of laylf-