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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14

A baron illustrious in the world Of
finance, DESTROYS of treating couple of
pretty actresses, enters fruiterer's store
and inquiries the price of the three ear
lest peaches of the season.
"a hundred francs each, SIR" replies
the merchant, land you can see for
yourself that they are splendid ones.
''It is rather a steep price," observes
the fnanoier, "but 1 wouldn't mind
paying the price if were sure they were
ripe"
81 will guarantee them. Taste onel"
and the merchant cut one of the precious
peaches in two, handed the baron one
half and ate the other himself.
"They are exquisite, indeed, said the
Baron; wrap me up these two" and he
placed 200-franc note on the counter.
81 beg your pardon, the price is 400
Francs" said the dealer.
"Four hundred francs? Why, it was
only 800 when there was three peaches"
Precisely, sir; but as there are only
two peaches left, they are rarer and the
price has naturally advanced. If we
were to eat one of the remaining couple
the survivor, being unique, would be
worth at least 900 francs.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14
Want Of Energy.

Want of energy is great and COM
mon cause OF the want of domestic COM
fort. As the best laid fire can give no
heat and cook no food unless it is lighted,
80 the clearest ideas and purest inten-
tons, will produce no corresponding
actions without that power to all that is
of value, which is, as it were, the very
life of life, and which is never more nee
essary or available than in the matter of
a family. Those who have it not, and
many are constitutionally destitute
of it, would do well to enquire OF their
experience and their conscience what
compensating virtues they can bring in
to the marriage state to justify them in
entering upon its duties without that
which is SO essential to their perform
ance. They should consider that tho
pretty face and graceful languor, which,
as it is often especially attractive to the
most impetuous of the other sex, gained
them ardent lovers, will not enable them
to satisfy the innumerable acquisitions
and secure the social happiness of the
fdgety and exacting husbands, into
which characters ardent and impetuous
lovers are generally transformed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14

ing the tremendous crushing force to
which it will be subjected III the wheels.
This is accomplished in the following
manner Ten sheets are pasted
together, one upon another, making a
disk of about one-eight of an inch thick.
When enough of these disks have been
prepared to fill a powerful hydraulic
press, they are subjected to . pressure
of 1900 pounds to the square inch.
When removed, the disks are hung on
poles in steam heated loft and left
six days to dry. Thicker disks are then
made, each formed by FASTING together
two or three of those already finished.
These are pressed and dried as before,
and the process is repeated until block
is built four inches thick and of about
the specific gravity of ignum vitae.
After each pasting and pressing six
days are allowed for drying, and when
the block is complete it is left in dry
ing room until thoroughly seasoned.
The next operation is that of turning
the paper blocks to fit the steel tires
and iron hubs. This is done in lathes
with much accuracy, and in exactly the
same manner as if the material worked
on was iron or wood, The circumfer-
ence is turned to perfect circle of the
precise diameter required, bed or
recess is worked out for the web of the
tire to rest in and the surfaces are left
hard and smooth and the edges sharp
ly defined. The block is then painted
and is ready for its place in the wheel.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14
She Didn't Know Her.

Mrs. Blaine had been some years in
Washington before Mrs. x, wife OF a
Senator, called on her. At last Mrs x
was announced. AS Mrs. Blaine entered
her drawing-room to receive her guest,
she noticed the colored cook
slip out hurriedly from the reception
room where Mrs. x. was waiting. This
surprised her, but she said nothing.
Next day, however, her valuable cook
left her to find place in Mrs. X. g
kitchen. At State dinner soon after
given at the Executive Mansion, the
two ladies' CHANGED to be placed with
only seat between them ut the table.
The gentleman sitting between MOTTO
ing that Mrs. Blaine did not address a
word of conversation to his other neigh
Dor, exclaimed
"Why. Mrs. Blaine, you know Mrs.
Senator x, do you not?"
"No," was the answer, and loud
enough for all TO hear; "Mrs. X. called
on my cook the other day at my house
and her card WAS lnsnded to me by mis-
take. MY cook rte ned the cali"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14
A Malicious Druggist.

A man who al one time dealt in drugs
and groceries at Rome, n. Y, had the
curiosity to keep the bulk Of the mis-
spelled notes which he received from
various sources and paste them in q
scrap book. The Sentinel publishes
half column of specimens, from which
we Gull the following:
One small scrap OF paper contains
simply the words Gear bolick assid.
Another contains the cabalastic words
'Surep epcak.
No one except a druggist would know
that the person who wrote for ''perovd
bark and allus" wanted Peruvian bark
and aloes.
The person who wrote for Zone ounce
of grose OF supplement" wanted corrosive
sublimate, no doubt.
A person with weak back writes for
q "Borous Plaster"
A ''shamie leather skin" is called for
by person who wants chamois skin.
"Bickrement of potash" which is
called for in one note. probably means
bichromate of potash.
In another note bichromate of potash
is tortured into "prock mate of potash. "
"Bludroot" and "iqurash" are called
for in another note.
Some persons wrote for "anuff yellow
to cutler TO bbls of cotton rags"
Opodeldoc is spelled "oberdelduck'
in one note, and IN anothrr seidlitz pow
ders come in for the following "Sutlife
powders"
1t was very careful person who
wrote magnesia thus "Mag-ne-cia.
,AxxO 11aI
for in another note.
Georgia. for the baby" is asked for in
one note, and two ounces "Camfur In
another.
The simple word "Arnichy" stands
out solitary and alone on a small scrap
of paper. 1t can not be taken for any
thing in the drug line except arnica.
Here is one that "takes the cake" as
the boy says: "Keyan pepper, Cam fire,
Lod nom, Rheu bub, Pepper mint"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14
Quill PENS

An advertisement III q morning paper
for an experienced quill-pen cutter called
out an interview with the only quill-pen
importer and manufacturer in this city.
He said that twenty years ago there were
several quill makers here and IN 9TH
er cities. Now one in Philadelphia and
himself are all he knows. Quill pens
are used mainly by old lawyers and
Judges, partly from custom, but chiefly
because they are easy TO write with.
Most of the quilts come from Russia.
The Russian goose has harder quill
than our geese. An unclarifed pen from
the wing of n Russian goose is the most
durable. The German quilts have the
best plumage. A two-dozen box of good
quilts will last two or three months east,
ly for man who knows how to mend his
own pens.
The instrument used in pen-making is
the ordinary blade of the penknife, in
serted firmly into wooden handle of
peculiar shape, tapering to- point. A
pen is made with two cuts or three. The
blunt end of the quill is first cut off, be-
cause it is not tough. Then the point
of the handle is inserted, and the quill
is carefully split for certain distance.
Two slashing cuts then form the nib,
and the pen is done. The plumage is
neatly trimmed.
Swan quilts are sometimes used for
pens, but are very much more expensive
than the common goose quill. Quill
pens are sold at retail for about 3 shill-
ings a dozen. The demand is steady,
such as it is, but it is growing less year
by year. -,Scientifc american.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14

The general fact that whenever an
ant finds her way to store of food OF
larvae she will return to il again and
again In more or less direct line from
the nest, constitutes ample proof that
the ant remembers her way to the store
OF food. II is of interest to note that the
nature of this insect memory appears to
be identical with that of memory in gen.
eral. Thus a new fact becomes i'm
pressed upon ants memory, by repiti-
ton, and the impression is liable to be-
come etfaced by lapse of time. Sir
John Lubbock found it necessary to
teach the insects, by arepitition of sever
al lessons, their way to treasure, if that
way were long or unusual With regard
to the duration of memory in ants, it
does not appear that any direct expert
ments have been made; but the follow
ing observation by Mr.. Belt on its ap-
parent duration in the leaf cutting ant
may here be stated: In June 1859, he
found his garden invaded by these ants,
and on following up their paths he
found their nest about hundred yards
distant. He poured down their burrows
pint of diluted carbolic acid. The
marauding parties were at once drawn
off from the garden TO meet the danger
at home, while in the burrows them
selves the greatest confusion prevailed.
Next day he found the ants busily en-
gagged in bringing up the ant food from
the old burrows, and carrying it to new
ly formed ones few yards distant.
These, however, turned out to be in
tended only as temporary repositories;
for in few days both old and new bur
rows were entirely deserted, SO that he
supposed all the ants to have died.
Subsequently, however, he found that
they had migrated to anew site about
two hundred yards from the old one,
and there established themselves in
new nest. Twelve months later the ants
again invaded his garden, and again he
treated them to q strong dose OF car
bolic acid. The ants, as on the previ-
Gus occasion, were at once withdrawn
from the garden, and two days after
wards he found all the survivors at work
Oil one track that led directly to the old
nest OF the year before, where they were
busily engaged in making new excava-
tions. 1t was wholesale and entire
migration. Mr. Belt adds: ~ do not
doubt that some of the leading minds
In this formicarium recollected the nest
Of the year before, and directed the
migration To it.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14
How Paper Car. Wheels Are Made.

The Paper World, in describing the
method Of manufacturing paper car
wheels, says: 1.-The paper ~ straw
board of rather fine texture. 1t is re-
ceived in the ordinary broad sheets, dit
feriog in no particular from those used
for straw board boxes or other similar
work. These sheets, as they conc from
the paper mil, are iuare, and must. first
ofalI. he cuttoa circular pattern. This Is
rapidly done on alarge table with a knife
that is guided by radial arm thatswings
freely over the surface of the table from
. pivot at the center. A small disk is
also cut from the center of the sheet to
allow for the iron hub. Being thus re-
duced TO the required shape and dimen.
sions. the paper must now be converted
from a mass of loose sheets into com
pact. dense body, capable of withstand
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14

THE following is very simple and
pretty electrical experiment: "A small
box of pasteboard is closed with II lid OF
fine glass, to tine upper surface of which,
collodion is several times applied-care
being taken not to apply sufficient to
render the glass Opaque. insect forms,
of sponge or cotton, are placed in the
box, and move about in q curious man
ner WREN the lid of the box is rubbed
with dry fingers, in dry weather.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14
RESCUED FROM DEATH.

William .Coughn, of Somervle, Mass. says In the
fall OF 1876 was taken with bleeding of tho lungs fol
lowed by severe cough. lost my appetite and flesh
and confined TO my bed. In 1877 admitted "a
the hospal Tho doctors said had hole in my lung
big a half dollar At time a report went around
that was dead gave up hope, but friend told
DIR. WILLIAM HALLS BALsAM FOR THE LUNGS. got
bottle, when, TO my surprise. commenced feel bet
ter and to-day feel better than for three years past
write this hoping every s cted with diseased lungs
will take DR.. WILLIAM HALLS BALsAM and be con-
vinced that CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED. can posi-
lively say has done good than all the other medi-
oines have taken since my sickness.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14

A COUPLE of Kansas small boys
thought it would be rare sport to satair-
ate the hair OF their sleeping mother
with GOAL oil and apply match to it,
but after the experiment and after a
woodshed interview with an electric
eyed, bald-headed woman they sat
down sideways on the step and thought
and thought and thought and thought
and thought, and to save their lives
they couldn't see anything funny about
the affair.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14

q good sermon, try lawsuit well, doctor pa
tient, or write good article when he feels
miserable and dull, with sluggish brain and I'M
steady nerves, and none should make the at
tempt in such condition when it can be SO
easily and cheaply removed by a little Hop Bit
ters. See other coumn.-ALbdnu Tinles
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14

The latest adulterant of Swiss cheese
is made of potato starch and is now
considerably used in France, where
oleomargarine originated. As starch
and oil belong to the class of non-nitro-
genous food, it is claimed the one may
be substituted for the other without
detriment to the nutritive element of the
cheese, or in any way affecting its di-
cestibility.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14
The Letter Il.
From a French Paper.

Have you noticed the role the letter
q plays in the personnel poiitique of the
world? In Russia, Gortschakoff; in Ger.
many, Gillaume; III Greece, Georges; in
England, Gladstone and the Prince Of
GALES; in France, Grevy, 9ambetta and
Galliffet; in Algeria, Grevy; in Italy,
Garibaldi; in America, Garfield, Of
whom the assassin's name is Guiteau;
the mayor Of New York is called Grace.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14

For DYSPEPSIA, indigestion, depression of
spirits and general debility in their various
forms, also an a preventive against fever and
ague and other intermittent fevers, the FERRo
fHosPHoRATED ELIXIR or CAILsAYA BARK, made
by Caswell, Hazard a. Co., New York. and sold
by all druggists, is the best tonic. and for pa
tients recovering from fever or other sickness
it has no equal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14

For Headache, Constipation, Liver Complaint
and all bilious arrangements of the blood, there
is no remedy as sure and safe as Eilerts Day
light Liver Pills. They stand unrivalled in re-
moving bile, toning the stomach and in giving
healthy action to the liver. Sold by all druggists
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14

II you will stop ell your extravagant and
wrong notions in doctoring yourself and fami-
lies with expensive doctors or humbug cure
ans, that do harm always, aud use only natures
simple remedies for all your ailments-you will
be wise, well and happy, and save great ex-
pense- The greatest remedy for this the great
wise and good viii tell you, il Hop Bitters-rely
on It. See another celumn.-Press.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14

IT MAY be right occasionally to take a
bull by the horns, but it is always well
10 keep in mind that the horns belong to
the bull
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14

AN Ellzton (Md.) paper mentions the case
of Mr.. 7. Deenan, of that place, who suf-
fered severely with rheumatic pains until
he tried bottle of st. Jacobs Oil, which
completely cnrAd him. Indianapolis Ind. }
Journal
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14
Cards I'm Russia.

During the bitterly cold evenings of
winter, when outdoor exercise is out of
the question, the Russians rely greatly
upon cards for amusement. They play
a great deal, and play high. Whist,
with some notifications in the counting;
baccarat, and game they call 'quinza,
something like Boston are their princi-
pal games. The great national game of
poker is unknown among them, but its
attractions are just beginning to be APP
preciated. Cards are a monopoly in
Russia, and their importation is strici,--
prohibited. The profits on the sale go
20 the support of the Founding Hos
pital, and it is magnificcntly supported.
Any infant can be brought there, and no
questions are asked either as regards the
mother or child, and no payment is ne
cessary 1t is said TO be the only place
in Russia whore NO nsssro't is required
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14

THE only natural hair remover is Carboline,
a deodorized extract OF petroleum, prepared
without distillation or rectiicatlon with acids
or alkalies, containing no mineral or other pois-
ons, delightfully."- perfumed and as clear and
pure as spring water.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14

\ sronY is told of one of the old-t time
inhabitants of Rhode Island, Austin by
name, who, long before the spSrit OF
abolition had been raised, finding him
self the owner OF q slave--his sole in
heritance--freed the man and sought
work on farm.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14

DIR. WITCHEIL's Teething Syrup has never
failed to give immediate relief when used In
cases OF Summer Complaint, Cholera-infantum,
or pains in the stomach. Mothers, when your
little darlings are suffering from these or kim
bred causes, do not hesitate to give it q trial.
You will surely be pleased with the charming
effect Be sure to buy DIR. Wincbells Teething
Syrup. Sold by all druggists. Only rs cents
per bottle
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14

CITED by the Washington Qnd.) Gazette
is the fact that the colts in that locality have
a sort of lameness in the joints. j. +. Myers
cured his by amounting it with st. Jacobs Oil.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14

LYDIA T.. PINKHAM's Vegetable Compound
has done thousands Of women more good than
the medicine of many doctors.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14

ADDED vital force is necessary i'll resisting
the approach Of disease. The system run down
is liable to every malarial influence. DIR. HoL-
MAN PAD supplies the needed stimulus, and is
invaluable as preventive and cure for devital-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14

CorroN planting requires only twelve
months of hard work during the year
NelO Orleans Picayllne.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14

MEN and women that pursue sedentary oocu-
pations need to take KidneyWort.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14

FoR rheumatism, sprains and Bruises, use
Uncle Sans Nerve and Bone Liniment, sold by
all druggists.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14
" NJ ough ON Rate.v
DIR. wMoHE1L's Teething Syrup has

Ask Druggists for it. 1t clears out rats, mice,
reaches, bed-bugs, flies, vermin, insects. 15c
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14

NEVER interrupt any conversation with hack
Ing Cough II creates q bad impression. Better
invest quarter of q dollar in q bottle Of DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup and cure 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-11
WINTHROP.

Having is about through with The crop
is very nearly an average one in bulk, but the
rainy weather has injured the quality very
much. The fields never looked greener and
better at this season. The apple crop prom
ises to be abundant; large amount OF fruit
is raised, principally russetts, baldwins and
greetings, three standard varieties of APP
pies. Of wheat, rye, oats and barley, there
will be more than an average crop, a
larger acreage than usual being planted
Sneak thieves continue their depredations
Mr.. George Metcaf had a harness. whip and
halter stolen from his stable few nights
since no clue to the thief or thieves-Rev
Mr.. Cobb is spending his vacation at Old
Orchard beach, his pulpit is unoccuped dur
ing his absence.-Miss Nellie Rogers, a pop
ular and successful teacher, has accepted the
position of preceptress of North Arson
Academy. The Institution is very fortunate
in securing the services of So successful
and experienced a teacher.-Several have
been Frustrated by the extreme heat but are
now rallying.-The Supreme Court has de-
cided that the road from North Wayne to
Maranocook must be built as we understand !;
but efforts will be made, so we are informed,
to have it discontinued. 1t will be a very
expensive road to build; beside, the land
damage is very high and the wants of travel
do not seem to require it.-rhe Winthrop
Mills Co., find it difficult to get sufficient
workmen on their extension to their wooden
mill.-Mr. Eben Norris, the veteran garden
er of Wayne, keeps our markets well supplied
with all the delicacies of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-11

We do not often make any editorial mention
of the proprietary medicines advertised In
our columns. but we believe it to be a duty
we owe TO our readers to call their attention
to the advertisement of DR.. j. c. Ayers Ague
Cure which appears in this issue of our paper.
We know from sad experience that nothing
is more disheartening than the insidious ap,
proaches and periodical attacks of malarlai
and miasmatic disorders. The remedy pre-
pared by DIR. Aver & Co. has been IN use
many years, and has proved positive
autidote for disorders of this nature. IL Is,
w;thal. a safe and harmless one to take. being
composed entirely of vegetable ingredients,
without either quiuine or minerals upiike
other so-called Ague Cures, and consequently
incapable of producing the deplorable effects e
which follow the use Of S.s these Sc dTaS, o1p
Western people owe deo. OF OF ,s s;a' raIuabIe
medicine. Its timely use will save much
suffering, and We recommend it with the M,
greatest confidence in its ability to 90 All
that is promised for it.-Afkins, AK, NeTs'
'""' 10 aug2td&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-11
GARDINER.

The militia boys who are members of the
rifle team, practice a little occasionally for
but none too often for company that has
made little pretenslons to craftsmanship.
The company will not send squad to take
part in the competitive drill, but as many as
choose will go in uniform spectators.
Bowman had a stove set up in his brick
vault Tuesday, drying the mortar.
The excavation for the cellar in the new
library building is nearly completed.
The building of the new bridge on the
causeway will be commenced Monday next.
The work has been delayed for a long time,
with the hopes that the water would fall, and
render the work more convenient; but as
there is no prospect of this, the work will be
begun. The foundation will be of granite,
and the whole structure will be substantial
throughout.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-11

At the annual meeting of the corporators
of the Augusta Savings Bank, held at their
banking room on Saturday last. the following
Trustees were elected: Col. Thomas Lam
bard, Mr. William S. Badger, Hon. Samuel
Titcomb, Hon. ARENAS Libby, and Mr.. JOS
eph H. Manley. Hon. James w. North,
who has been for many years one OF the
Trustees of the bank, declined to serve long
er owing to ill health and Mr.. Manley was
elected in his stead. The other gentlemen
elected have been serving the bank for several
years. At a subsequent meeting of the Trus-
tees COL Thomas Lambard was reelected
President of the Board, and Mr.. William L.
Smith reelected Treasurer. The deposits OF
this bank now amount to three and half mil
hon Of dollars and it is regarded by the bank
examiner as model institution.