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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-07-29

The dead lock at Albany has al last been
broken. Dr.. Lapham was elected senator,
rice Conkling resigned on the 56th ballot.
He received the united vote OF both factions
of the republicans. Thus ends Conklings
boosted vindication. For time at least the
. Boss" has been deservedly relegated to the
quiet shades of private life, where he will
have ample opportunity to reflect on the
greatest mistake of his life. This result is a
complete victory for the friends of the adj
ADMINISTRATION, aud reflects the prevailing SEN
timent OF TIE party and of the people.
IL also shows very forcibly the fact that
the republicans are wise enough to heal all
their dlssensons and disagreements, in time
20 prevent permanent division, or to jeo-
pardize thesuccess of the party. Stalwarts and
half-byeeds. feather-heads and bucks are al,
merged in republicans, and past differences
will De forgotten and the party united and
harmonized will move on to grand victories
and triumphs in the future as it has so fire.
quently and uninterruptedly done in the
past. Its enemies who have openly rejoic-
ed over the Albany contest, and hoped and
expected that it would result i'll u hopeless
split in the rank OF republicans, and open
the door FOX a victory for their political! OPP
ponents are doomed to disappointment. In
this the leaders of the republicans have
shown themselves far wiser than the demo-
Gratis have been in times past. They have
allowed their strife and contention to extend
into and through an entire election and
thrown away al chance of victory-as they
did when Kelly and his faction split OF from
the regular ticket-while republicans always
improve the opportunity to adjust and har-
monte ali dissensions before election. The
party never was stronger, nor in better fight
ing trim than it is to-day. The vacancies
existing in TIE lower house. from republican
districts will, without doubt, be filled by
Che election OF staunch republicans. and
when congress assemblies in December next.
the house viii organize by the election of a
republican speaker, officers, and chairmen of
committees and ali branches of the govern
ment be once more in harmony and under
the control of the republican party. That
this result will be productive of great good
60 The country We entertain not the slight
est doubt.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-07-29

II is almost funny to see some of the lead
ing Democratic newspapers, such as the Bos-
ton Post, going back on the time-honored
Jacksonian doctrine that to the victors be-
long the spoils." What the result might be
should the government fall into the control
of the Democrats it is untimely to question,
but Republicans will not wager high upon
the resistance of the Democrats to the temp
tation to get all they can when they have "a
chance. But the fact that leading and intel
ligent Democrats recognize the necessity of
improving the civil service and theoretically
denounce the spoils system is an advance for
which all ought to be grateful. There is a
chance now that the subject will be wisely
and dispassionately discussed in the light of
our present calamity. The matter is one i'll
which all parties are vitality interested. It's
settlement would remove great share of the
virulence from our politics and still permit
al honest party difference on matters of
national policy. If the Democrats are hon
estly committed to the eradication of the
abusing of the spoils system, they should
have nothing but applause.-Springtield
Mass, Union.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-07-29

There are bat few Republicans that do not
rejoice that the long and bitter contest over
the New York senatorship is ended. and that
are not satisfied that it has ended in way
that will prove best fox the Republican party,
not only III the empire state, bat throughout
the whole country. The election of Mr.. Lap
ham Is the &C. Of the whole party. consum-
mated under circumstances which will be
utalized to unite and consolidate the party
sor future harmony and continued triumphs.
There is great cause for rejoicing among Re-
publican over this happy ending of a strug-
gle which threatened at one time to disrupt
the party, but which has been proyidentially
turned to make it more invincible than ever
before.
The party in New York is again represent
cd in the United States Senate by two gentle
men who will not only render it honorable
servlce III the councils of the nation, but
who will treat all true Republicans alike
The people In that state have chosen senators
who will be their servants and not their mas
ters and bosses The day of ostracism
and fayoritism has passed. They have
brought the party in that state, unequivo-
cally to the support of the Republican ad
ministration of President Garfield. Here
after the party will follow one leader, and he
the chosen bearer of its standard Mingled
with the rejoicings of the Republicans
through the land over the assured recovery
of the wounded Chief Magistrate, is heard
the congratulations that when he resumes
the active discharge of his duties he will find
himself at the head of united Republican
party. The future can have no trials for the
party greater than those through which i
mas just passed. There is n "rift in til,
cloud" which so lately hung on its horizon
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-07-29
MONEY TO LOAN AND REAL ESTATE
BOUGHT AND SOLD.

The undersigned has arrangements by
which he can effect good loans on first class
real estate security at reasonable rates. Par
ties having money to loan will find it to their
advantage to consult him as he has frequent
calls. Real estate bought and sold. Can
give good bargain to any party wishing farm or
village property. One hundred acres go
improved), with good buildings near Paw
Paw for $4,000. half on time.
cN~Prompt attention given to all kinds of
law business A. II. HERRCN,
Atty at Law,
Probate Office. Paw Paw. 1851
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-07-29

With the election of Senator Lapham, his
immediate predecessor, Roscoe Conkling
retires to private life, after having been con-
tinuousy in public Office since 1864, and a
senator of the United States for the state of
New York since 1867. Mr.. Conklingis pub
'iic career is closed in the middle of his third
senatorial term, by his own act. The public
Interest, in his doings and saying has been
maintained longer than would have been the
csse, If he had not compelled minority of
the republican legislators to give the lie, for
two full months, to the declaration of his
letter of resignation, in which no announced
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-07-29

1t is quite healthy in Hartford for this
time of year.
Mrs. Fred Beckwith is recovering from an
attack of asthma.
Dry times for locals-eyerybody tending
to their own business.
w. p. Robbins returned from his visit to
the east last Saturday.
Next Sunday there will be concert at the
NJ L. church, in the afternoon. and tenn
perance lecture in the evening.
Our village streets are in much improved
condition, owing to the large amount of
gravel which has been drawn on them.
Mrs. Barrett and daughter. who have been
the guests of Prof. Heywood's family for
some time, have gone TO visit friends at Grass
Lake, this state.
At the meeting of the District Board last Fri
day evening, H. c.. Maynard was elected Mod
orator, G. Mortimer, Director, and |. w. Hub
bard, Assessor. We understand the corps of
last years teachers has been re-engaged.
The Good Templars' lawn fete showed
every sign of being a splendid and success
full affair. but owing to the heavy rain which
set in at night they had to repair to their
hall. However, it passed off pleasantly and
they cleared quite sum of money.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-07-29

The designations have been accepted. New
Works senator's are Elbridge q. Lapham and
Warner Miller--both recognize James A..
Garfield "a President.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-07-29
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.

The past week has been somewhat excit-
ing one here, owing to an incident which oc-
CURED one week ago last Sunday evening.
About eleven o'clock on the evening men,
toned, the students were disturbed by the
boisterous singing of obscene songs produc-
cd by mixed voices. AS this sort of thing is
naturally intolerable to a community having
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-07-29
HARTFORD.

1t is quite healthy in Hartford for this
time of year.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-07-29

Ex-Governor Bagleydied at San Francisco
ON Tuesday last. He had gone there for his
health.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-07-29
HARRISON s. ROWLAND.

Attorneys at Law, Office in Court House,
Paw Paw, Mich.
g. A. HARRISON, Sec'y. Farmers Mutual Fire
Insurance Co., OF Van Buren, County.
o. W. ROWLAND, General Fire Insurance and
Claim Agent. 1851
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-07-29

Organs Repaired by
1357ly G.. W. FUTILE.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-07-29

Senator Robertson will soon go into bus
mess as collector Robertson.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-07-29
Chicago Music Store.
PIANOS AND ORGANS.
THE NEW
CHICAGO music STORE.

OIlIOIlUV luOUlO VI UlUWs
OPPOSITE BANK, PAW PAW.
Largest and best assortment OF General
Musical Goods in the County.
Standard, Estey, Storey s. Camp and
Geo. Woods Organs, full sized Organs
warranted at $40, $50, $50, SIS, SIS
and 800.
STOOLS, BOOKS aud MUSIC!
Root & Sons, Geo Woods, Mathu.
shek, HaDies', Weber, Chickering Pr
amos, from 5000, $3.50, $500, $3.50
Stool-spread and Music--warranted five
years.
Good secondhand Organs, s25, s35,
$40, sc. Melodeous $40 to S25-will
exchange these for stock, cows, colts Sc.
I am, and have been for three years. Whole
saeAgent for one OF the largest music houses in
Chicago, which enables ne to make better
prices than anyone between Jackson and CHI
cago, either at wholesale or retail. My Pianos
and Organs are all shipped direct from the fac
tory,
SAVING SIS ON EACH
to my customers. will positively sell an Or
gan or Piano, on Six months time at seven per
cent. interest, as cheap as Spot Cash can buy il
OF any live man. also sell on Monthly Quar-
terly, and other Payments, or rent until rent
pays for them. / have arranged 10 suppiv
Changers and others wishing them, the Beatty.
Marshall Smith, and Thomas Bros. Pianos
and Organs, at Companies Lowest Prices
stool, Book Spread and Music, and less the
freight, on 30 days trial and on same terms of
sale as afove. Don't wait, but buy now and
have the use. Call on, or write me what Organ
you want, with the best price offered you at,
and will positively sell 1t for less.
1910 Respectfully, WIN. BRANCH.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The monument to the late Ed
gar Allan Poe, which it is proposed
to erect in Central Park, New York,
will cost not less than $4,000.
The cremation of James Hamil-
ton, of Greensboro, took place on
Thursday, at Lemoyne's furnace,
near Washington, Pa. Six friends
of the family of the deceased accom-
panied the remains, which were
conveyed to the spot in sleigh.
The coffin in which the body was
encased was placed in the retort,
and in a few hours the task was ac-
complished.
Now that this polar waves, that
long has rolled across the ocean, il
is easy to see how things might have
been a good deal worse with us
than they have been. England has
been visited with weather history
affords no parallel for, and it is easy
to see that. bad as we have found
this "old-fashioned winter" we have
been called on to endure, the 'new-
fashioned winter" vouchsaied to our
English cousins is infinitely worse
The Iron World says 10000 tons
of steel rails have recently been
placed, through agents in Philadel-
phia, with domestic and foreign
works, and the heavy demand con
tinues. Quotations are S5S per ton
at mill.
If Senator Bruce is to 90 into
General Garfield's cabinet, why not
make him secretary of war? In case
of actual hostilities, the colored
troops might then be expected to
fight nobly. and it would be an am
pie atonement for the mysterious in
jury to Cadet Whittaker's ears.
Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson, of
New York, whe has given away
100000 for benevolent purposes
during the last sixteen years, now
says that she believes she has done
more harm than good. She says the
poor are of two kinds-"God's poor
and the devils poor"-and that she
has been victimized by the latter
class until she is sick of il.
Vermont, according to the cen
sus returns, is almost at a stand-still
in population, having gained in ten
wears less than $4,000 inhabitants.
There appears also to be a move
ment of the native population out
of the state, their places being taken
by foreign born, the number of the
latter increasing more than 5000,
while the increase in total popula-
ton was only about third as much.
The Nashville american OBJ
serves: HAS Mr.. Garfield ever re-
flected that he has an opportunity
To be the first President of the whole
people since 1860? Mr.. Lincoln had
no chance to be. the Republicans
would't let Mr.. johnson be, Grant
didn't want to be, Hayes tried to be
and failed through internal weak
ness. 1t is Mr.. Garfield's opportu-
nity. The theory is, that a party
elects, but the President chosen by
the party belongs to all. Will Mr..
Garfield restore the old coincidence
oftheory and practice?-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27
The Wool Market.

The wool trade of Texas is assuming
vast proportions, and during the year
just past the shipments from the State
have been very large. During the months
of September and October, the marke ct
prices declined from March and April
quotations at least thirty per cent. In
November, however, late wool circular
says:
"The demand for goods increased, man.
utaetnrers regained confidence in being
able to dispose of their production with
out loss, and being convinced that wool
could go no lower, they entered the mar
kct as liberal purchasers. An active trade
was the result during the closing months
of the year, with large sales ofalI descrip-
tiOnsOf wool, both domestic and foreign,
accompanied by gradual improve
ment of 10 per cent. in values.
During December the tone of the market
this time, when manufacturers are taking
an inventory of stock, and although some
large sales have been cOnsummated of
California, in fleece and other domestic
woods, there has been less doing, with a
tendency on the part of some holders to
make slight concessions, in order to close
accounts before New Years. Most dealers,
however, are holding desirable lots with
tTmness, on the ground that, as prices in
the interior are above present market
rates, and expecting q good demand
during the next few months, with proba-
bly, no great surplus of woods during the
remainder of the season, they can reason
ably look for some further Improvement
from the present basis of quotations"
Within the past few days there has been
more inquiry from manufacturers for
any parcels of fine fleeces that could be
closed out below current rates, and the
indications favor good healthy trade
very soon. The following is the price OF
average Texas wool in New York and
Boston. For choice clip one to two cents
more are paid: Northern, spring fine,
$3.50; Northern, spring medium, 3O@32;
Western, spring fine, 24@27; Western,
spring medium, 2s@3O; Northern, fall
fine, 1s@31; Northern, fall medium, 29@3S;
Western, fall fine, 26@2s; Western, fall
medium, 26@29; Mexican improved, 2O@
81. and Mexican, 16M1S,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27
WAYS That Ar. Dark.

Down in Pamela county hourishes one
David VI. Wilson, who has gained quite 3
reputation as n mail robber. Over a year
ago, il is said, he committed several rob
berries, taking in at divers times Uncle
SANS registered letters. The United
States officials arrested him once or twice
but the wary David always succeed
ed in making his escape. The last
time they got .him, however, they
held on TO him until he gave bail,
which was fixed at $1,000, He gave it
and was released from custody. A few
days ago he started for Walnut Hill on a
mule and has not been seen or heard of
since. His mule reached home the same
evening, however. looking as if he had
kicked at a chain of forked lightning, but
missed and was scoOped in by the eccen-
tTic and dangerous fluid. The saddle
and bride were covered with blood and
everything indicated that David had been
foully dealt with. Several men at once
took the trail of the mule and set out TO find
the dead body of his late rider. About
two miles out, they saw signs of terrific
conflict. The dirt was torn up, blood was
scattered around, and everything be-
tokened terrible conflict. A trail led
from the scene of conflict. and it looked
as il the dead body of poor David had
been dr.sged away and hid for
ever. The trail was followed some
distance, but the body could not
be found, and the disappointed searchers
returned to the place of conflict. Deep
sand abounded, and while one of the
men was prowling around he kicked up
some Of it, and exposed to view the car
cass of very recently killed rooster.
Further examination disclosed the bloody
body of another, and it suddenly dawned
upon the minds of all present that the
willy David had killed them, sprinkled
the blood over his saddle and bride,
punched the head of his mule to give him
wild, haggard look, turned him loose
and left for parts unknown. His bonds
men are good for the amount of bond,
and if David is not recaptured will have
to pay it over.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27
Inthe Whole History of Medicin

No preparation nas ever performed such msr
vellous cures, or main ainei so wide repuia
ton, as AYERS CHERRY PECToRAI, which IL
recognized ss the worlds remedy for all diseases
Of the throat and lungs Its iong-continued se-
ries OF wonderful cures in all climates has made
ii universally known as a safe aud reliable agept
to employ. Against ordinary colds, which aye
the forerunners Of more serious disorders, 1t
acts speedily and surely, always relieving SUI
iering, and often saving life. The protection 1t
affords, by lite timely use in the throat and lung
disorders Of children, makes it en- invaluable
remedy TO be kept always on hand IN every
home. No per son can afford to be without it
and those who have once used 1t never will.
From their knowledge OF it's composition and
effects, Physicians use the CHERRY PICTORIAL
extensively In their practice. and Clergyman
recommend 1t. 1t is absolutely certain in j
remedial effects, and Will slwsys cure whe
cures are possible.
For SAFE nv All DESIERs
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27
CAITIIoNl

In = suit brought by j. H. Zeilin & Co.,
in the u. S. c. Court for the E. d of No.,
against j. G. Webb Il Co., of st. Louis,
they set up IN their answer, and sought to
defeat our prior and exclusive right to the
Trademark of "Dr. A. Q. simmons Liver
Regulator or Medicine by alleging a
purchase from Mrs. Margaret Cook, OF
Parker county, Texas, widow of A. Q.
simmons. But the said Court. on May /.
1880, on the issue so made, sustained our
prior aud exclusive right to the said name
and the exclusive right to use the name
OF Simmons" as appliedto n Liver Medi-
cine, and perpenially enjoined the use
thereof by defendants. And relying on
said decree. we now caution dealers, con-
sumers and the public generally, that
neither the said Mrs. Margaret Cook, nor
any persons claiming from or under her,
can use the name of "a. Q. Simmons" or
of ssDr. simmons on Liver Medicine
without Infringing our Trademark and
making themselyesliable 10 an injunction
and damages.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27
Protect the Gras. and Trees.
LAMPAsAs SPRINGS. Jan. !

Editor STA-EsNAS:
In the interest of the people OF
Texas, and more especially of those
engaged in stOck-raising, wish TO
call attention 10 a serious and grow
ing evil. l refer TO the practice OF
setting fire to the grass, whereby
large tracts of land are frequently
laid bare, and valuable timber de-
stroyed. L he loss OF the timber is a
serious matter in itself, but is tri-
ding in comparison with the results
that follow. In the Northern states
many streams which were once nav
igable are now ceasing To be so, and
the reason assigned. which is doubt
less the true one. is The destruction
of The forests in the regions
where the streams have their sources.
The earth, exposed to the rays
of the sun, loses lis moisture by
evaporation instead of retaining
Ii TO form springs. On account OF
this the streams once fed by the
springs become diminished in size.
and the ground itself becomes dry.
In some parts of the country this is
desirable thing, but throughout
the greater part of Texas there is
already too little water, and any
thing which can tend to increase the
aridity of the grazing districts
ought to be carefully guarded
against. Where the grass is burned
off the earth is left absolutely bare,
and under the fervid rays of a Texas
sun, even in the fall and winter
months, an immense amount of
water is taken up, which would
otherwise remain 10 nourish the
grass and supply the wells and
springs. Besides this. burning the
grass kills its roots. and in places
where ii is burned yaar aft0r year
it becomes thinner and smaller, and,
affording less protection to the soil,
the rains become less frequent and
more violent, some of the soil is
washed away by every shower and
carried down upon the low lands.
and if the process continues, the
more elevated portions of the coun-
try will become a desert. Now of
all the states, Texas can least afford
to have her rainfall diminished, par
ticularly in the central and north
western portions. and if anything
can be done in the way of legisla-
ton to stop the destructive habit of
setting fires in the woods and on the
prairies, our law makers ought to do
1t. &. w. RAMSDELL.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

ST. LOUIS, January y Flour steady
/ double extra sc. 1UdS.95; treble extra
/ SS-eJ(e4.45; family S4.6O(64. IS; choice
! S4-S0GS.0O; fancy S4-S515.Go. Wheat
opened higher but declined; No. red
/ fall Si.0ltd1.0li; cash Sl.02I; February
l.05s@l.oSs; March SI.40l; cash Sl.Sss@
Sl.Se. Corn trmer; 49tc cash. Oats higher:
options lower; Sc; cash SSGsSlc; March
| SiGS4ic. Whisky lower at 500. Pork
quiet, SlS.25. Lard firm ST $3.50. Bulk
meats dull, shoulders 81 50; sides $40;
ribs s6.S3; Bacon dull; unchanged.
KANSAS CITY.
KANSAS CITY, January a5.-wheat,
new. No. spot soc bid; No. spot SIsc.
NEW ORLEANS.
NEW ORLEANS, January a5.-Cotton
quiet; sales $500 bales ordinary SIC:
good ordinary csc; low middling lOse;
middling llic; good middling l2sc;
middling fair l3ic; net receipts, 1881
bales; gross $40 bales; exports TO Great
Britain ls,2S bales; stock on hand 49,
29l bales. Futures steady; sales 1890;
January l1-SS9ll.35 Feb. $5.S4saIl.S5.
double extra s425@4.5O; treble extra
S4.75@5.00 higher grades S5.e596.a5.
Corn dull; 6Stc. Oats in first hands.
Pork iirmer; old, SlS.2j; new S146l4.s5.
Lard steady, fair demand; tierce 9.e51
c-oVS, hes S.'OSlu."V. DIl salt meats
nrm; shoulders. loose, 1910; packed,
S5.12i@5.2 %; clear rib, 1928; clear, 81. so.
Bacon, firm; shoulders 5.5OG5.75c; clear
rib S.25c; clear sides s.37i@S.50c. Hams
steady; choice sugar cured canvassed
lO4c. Whisky steady; western rec
titled S1.009ll2i. Coffee firmer; car
goes ordinary TO good 1l@lS3c. Sugar
steady; common TO good corumon 5366sc;
fair to fully fair 6s96sc; prime TO choice
6llG74c; yellow clarified 7sCISc. Molasses,
quiet, tirm; common 30933c; centrifugal
23d40c; fair Soc; prime to choice 2S642c.
Rice active, firm; ordinary to choice 43i@
46tc.
Sight, par; sterling bank Ash; con-
;ols 534@53f.