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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25
The Spider.

The ingenuity of the common house
and garden spider in weaving their web
and catching their prey is a matter which
comes under the notice of everybody. 1t
takes four millions of the little silken
threads spun by the spider to make
filament as large as a human hair, and
yet the spider will frequently manufact-
ure half a dozen large webs in single
season, each single thread being made
up of thousands of smaller ones.
The structure of the spider is q marvel
of ingenuity, and, when examined under
the microscope, fills the mind with as
constituent. The claw is vastly more
complicated than that of the lion, con-
sisting Of three retractile hooks, each one
having also, on its under side, row of
notched teeth. There are two sets of
these rAandibles or jaws, one for Selling
ats prey and the other for devouring it.
There are six, and in some cases eight,
sets of eyes in the spider, which have
singularly brilliant, watchful, threaten
ing look, and enable the creature to see
on all sides at once. The fangs are
lointed and can be freely turned, and at
the point of the claw is the opening of q
poison gland, which discharges its venom
precisely as ia the case of serpent. m
These singular creatures are found in
every portion of the world, but grow the
largest in warm climates. They are car
nivorous and suck tire juices of their
prey, sometimes, indeed, eating the frag-,
ments, the females being much the more
fierce, and ready at all times to make war
on the males, whom they often devour in
Z IL. S,1sl
clearly, and spend much time in clean
ing their limbs from dust and dirt with
the toothed combs and brushes which
they wear on their mandibles.
In making their webs spiders display
great adaptation to circumstances, and
indicate almost reasoning power in
varying their methods. Descending
by the silken thread which it uncoils
from its abdomen, the spider has the
power of rolling up the flexible bridge
as it ascends again. Others, again,
throw out n cable IN the direction of the
wind. till it attaches itself to some tree
or other object, when the spider
strengthens and passes over it, and SO
the insect passes long distances without
touching The ground. Some gossamer
spiders, indeed, speed through the air,
buoyed mp by Their own liz h. threats,
unsupported except by the waving
motion of the wind.
The most ingenious portion OF the spi-
der's lair is the circular tunnel in which
the hunter lies ensconseG. This has a
double outlet, one opening on the web,
the other giving passage below. 1t is
from the former that the spider launches
itself on its prey, while the other fills the
part OF trap.door. The assassin is too
cunning TO leave anything to betray the
nature of his slaughter-house. After it
has sucked the blood of the victim, the
remains are dragged up aud shot down
through the trap door, and the spider
then takes ambush for another incau-
tious fy.-"A World Of Wonders"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25
Two Cheap Medicines.

One of the cheapest medicines that
mortal can use Is sleep. 1t is sover-
eign remedy for weakness it cures rest
lessness, uneasiness aud irritability it
will remedy headache; il also cures
nervousness. When weary we should
rest; when exhausted we should sleep.
10 resort to stimulants is suicidal what
weary men need is sleep. The lack of
sleep causes neuralgia, paralysis and in
sanity. Many a person dies for want of
sleep, and the point where many sui
ferer turns his feet from the very gates
of death to the open path of life iswhere
he sinks to sleep. OF almost every sick
man it may be said, as of Lazarus, II
he sleep, he shall do we'll" Another
excellent medicine is sunshine. The
world requires more of it, morally and
physically. 1t is more soothing then
morphine, more potent than peoples. 1t
is good for liver complaint, for neural.
gia, for rheumatism, for melancholy
for everything. Make your rooms sun
ny and cheerful build your house so as
to command the sunlight all day long.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25
European ShOp-Keepers.

All Americans who travel in Europe
are considered wealthy. Our country
men travel leisurely and extensively,
and therefore not only shop-keepers,
but cultured people, think them nabobs.
81 suppose" said little GermPn Baro-
ness to Miss Pitman, one day, THAT you
are Ue.y rich, like all your people.
Would you mind telling me just how
much money you have got?" Miss
Pitman exhibits the effect OF this repu-
tation in the following incident:
1t is true that shop keepers look upon
us Americans as Legitimate prey, and
have one price set apart specially for us.
One day l went shopping alone in
Vienna. Everything was astonishingly
high.
After some words with the shop-keeper
over travelling ulster, for which he
charged me ten dollars, left the shop.
l wanted that ulster, and returned the
next day with an Austrian friend and q
regular patron. She quietly asked the
price of the same garment, while stood
in the background, and was told five
dollars. That was one of many such ex-
periences.
m lileuu culutu tilis puItlcuidI supp
keeper; but he only shrugged his
shoulders, and said:
"But the Americans are so rich, you
know, it is quite right that they pay us
more thar you" And this to lady
who could have bought me out with one
OF her many jewels.
must say that Americans are much
to blame Tor this state of things. Their
display of wealth, if they have it, is
ostentatious, and often vulgar, and cal
culated 10 dazzle the tradespeople.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25
ReportoriaI Enternrise.

A story of a reporter who, in order to
have an account OF an execution In the
afternoon paper which employed him,
asked the Sheriff to hang the condemn ed
man an hour earlier than the time set,
has been going the rounds lately in one
form and another. The Dramatic
Times vouches for the truth OF the Incl
dent, and gives what he declares to be
tls true version. The reporter was
Mr.. Kenward Philip, then engaged on
the Brooklyn Eagle. He was sent to
do" the hanging of a man at Plain
field, n. j., and found the execution
was not to take place until midday, which
would not let him back to Brooklyn in
time to do it justice. He went to the
Sheriff and told him that the failure to
hang the man at 10, AZ announced,
would knock linn out of Sc at least, and
asked him to put the ceremony at IL, SO
that he could get the III 80 train back.
To Mr.. Philips surprise the Sheriff was
very indignant, but finally promised
that, IL Philip could persuade the con-
demned man To be hanged an hour
sooner, he would only be too glad to
get the disagreeable job off his hands.
Mr.. Philip went tothe murderer's cell and
told him plainly what he came for.
They had drink together The un-
fortunate found Philip very agreeable
companion, and said that, so far as he
was concerned, it didn't matter much
whether he was hanged an hour sooner
or later. Philip then wrote letter to
the Sheriff embodying the request, the
condemned man signed it, and he was
hanged at IL. 1t was subsequently as
certained, however, that the condemned
man could not read writing, and the
painful doubt was expressed whether he
knew what he was signing. But Philip
caught his train.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

the margin of this lake grew two trees,
the Vicpataokbma, or "tree of every
seed, and the Gaskerena, on "tree OF
life." Here Meschia and Meschiaena,
the first pair, we're created for happiness.
Before long, however, they were seduced
by an evil spirit, who gave them fruits
to eat, and by the eating of which they
forfeited 100 enioyments.. This evil
spirit, whose name il Ahriman, is repre-
sented as a poisonous serpent w. W.
De Hart
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

The following notice by Virginia blacksmith
indicates Readjuster sentiment on the part CT
Noes partner Motifs De copartnership
heretofore resisting betwixt me and Nose Skin
ner Is hereby resolved. Dem what owe the firm
will set'le wild me, and dem what the frm owe
will settle wild Nose"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

Avoid all habits that are injurious TO your
hs alth. the practice of going about the houss
winter mornings with naked feet often causes a
bad cold that may end in consumption. Rapid
eating causes arrangement of the digestive or
cams. A qnarrelsome habit may end III muir
der. The habit of taking severe cdthartlc med
cines il very unwise When suffering from in
digestion, etc, il Is best TO strengthen those
organs by using DIR. Guyso.t's Yellow Do,k and
Sarsaparilla. 1t assists nature in restoring
health and strength to every part of the body.
Ask your druggist To get IL for YOU.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25
Mrs. NOSE SoHuMBuRe is a very can

Mrs. MosE SoHUMBURG is a very can
did woman. There were several lady
friends from Galveston at the house
few days ago. Nose was not present,
being down at the store. How ish
your husbands pishness coming on p
asked one of the visitors. "Not SO goot
as 1 wants. Every once in vile he gets
one of his honest spells, and then We
hardly makes exspenshes you don't
know how pad 1 feels ven Nose gets one
of dose honest spells. "-1ecas SijtingS.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

For dyspepsia, indigestion, depression Of spir-
its and general debility, in their various forms;
also as q preventive against fever and ague and
other intermittent fevers, the " Ferro- Phosphor-
ated Elixir Of Carisaya," made by Caswell, Haz-
ard & Co., New York, and sold by all Druggists,
IL the best tonic and for patients recovering
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

YOUNG lady, beng addressed by gentle
man much oder than herself observed that
the only objection she had to a union with him
was the probability OF his dying before her and
leaving her to the sorrows OF widowhood. 70
which he made the complimentary reply :
BLESSED is the man who hath a virtuous wife,
for the number OF his days shall be doubled"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

GREAT improvements have recently been
made In Carboline, a deodorzed extract OF petro-
ieum, the great natural hair remover, and now
II Is absolutely perfect as an exquisite and de-
nghtfuhy perfumed hair dressing and restorer.
Everybody il delighted with it Sold by ali
druggists.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

THE practical danger which besets the
poet, and, indeed, all esthetic and liter
airy men, of becoming unreal, is, if that
truth which they see and cultivate for
artistic purposes, they never try to en-
body in any form of practical action and
common purpose with their fellow-men.
j. c. Sharp.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25
Persian Tradition or Eden.

Take next the Persian tradition, in
which we approach more nearly, even,
than in the Indian. to the Hebrew mar
rative. We have first the holy mountain
of Hara- Berezaiti, from the side of which
flows the sacred river, Albordj, which
rises ia the lake upon it's summit. On
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

THOUSANDS of infants and children die 81
this season of the year from Cholera Infantum
or summer complaint. This fearful disease can
be cured by DR.. WInchell's Teething Syrup,
which never fails to give immediate relief, even
in the most severe cases. Sold by all Druggists.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

A COUNTRY rector allied rather early mon one
OF hts parlshioners. One of tbs children saw
him coming, and ran into the house 10 tell his
mother. The little fellow soon returned to the
front and resumed his play. The Clergyman
inquired, ia your mother at homer" "No
sir," replied the child "she is out at present :"
"Tell her when she returns that called, said
the clergyman. ~ did tell her" replied the
little boy
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

CARE You going to take that ugly pug dog
with you again, Carrie ?" asked Charles. "I
really believe you take him simply to make
yourself look prettier by the contrast" "Don't
be jealous of poor Pug, Charlie" replied Car
RE- 9TH take you some time when want to
look especially handsome"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

The old need them for strength the young
want them for tonic the sick crave them to
get well the well take them to remain 20 ;
dyspeptics need them for relief; epcures like
them as an appetizer; everybody takes Hops
and Malt Bitters
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

~ AM now ready to lay down my bundle"
So said laboring man, who for long years had
toilod to support his family and had become
reduced in health. He now says that Hops and
Malt Bltters has made him new man.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

The hest OF evidence "Yes, this must be
the ladies' cabin" said a young lady TO her
friend ~ they halted at the door of the cabin
OF n Fulton ferry boat and peered inquhsilively
ASKED the other '"Oh. because there are so
many men i'm IT." was the answer.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25
A FORTUNE

may be made by hard work, but can neither
DO made nor enjoyed without health. TO those
leading sedentary lives DIR. II. V. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery" is real friend
II stimulates the liver, purihes the blood and is
the best remedy for consumption. WHICH Ii
scrofulous disease Of the lungs. OF all drug
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

A PAPER states that an Arkansas ritieman ex-
hibited his skill by breaking the point OF lead
pencil Anybody can accomplish that feat,
and everybody who does il gets mad ~ blazes
about it, too.--Ne,o York Commercial Adj
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25
IL Heads the List

OF all other preparations or medicines. In
cases of nausea, headache. dizziness or lrregu-
larities of the system, BURDoCK BLOOD BITTERs
have no equal they never fail III affording
immediate relief. Price Il 90.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

A PHYSICIAN writes ~ have found that DIR.
Guysotts Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla is per-
feet and complete cure for sexual Weaknesses.
the most stubborn of all facilitating diseases.
This fact should be generally known. 1t will
save many from the clutches of that vile class
of medical pretenders, who call themselves
specialists, but whose specially consists mostly
in prolonging the suffering Of their victim and
emptying his purse"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

"WHAT are your views of Europe, my dear
sir?" patronlzingly inquired a notebook
mauer, az he poised his ready pencil. "Mostly
stereoscopic," was the curt reply Of the travel
stained Senator
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

FLORIDA butterfly hunters get an av-
erage of cents apiece for their capt
ures. Some rare specimens bring much
more, and one kind, that is very scarce,
brings $40 pair.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

"BRIDGET, / told you to have my hot water
ready the first thing in the morning" "Sure
sir" replied Bridget, didn't bring it up and
lave it at the door last night, as to have it il
time?"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

The JERSEY City Journal decides Oleomar-
garet wouldn't be an appropriate name for a
girl, because she might not turn out to be suet
by-and-by
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25
A First.CIass Article.

This is, and must continue to be, the exclam-
alton of every one VITO has used PATNAM S PAIN
LESS Corn EXTRACTOR, for it Is without excep-
ton the only remedy in the market that will
remove corns without pain. All we ask for the
Corn Extractor Is fair trial, for 1t will give to
you what it has already given to thousands OF
others suffering from corns-unbounded salts
faction. Putnam's Painless Corn Extractor is
sold everywhere. Beware of cheap counter
feits. Wholesale, Lord, Stoutenburgh a. Co.,
Chicago
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

The Popular Science Monthly lead Is of with
an article on plant cells. winch IL, no doubt,
very erudte, but the worst plant sell wa know
OF M when mulleins are dealt IN a. pure Havana
leaf. Pittsburgh Telegraph
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

Grin Catlin, 40 Pearl street, Buffalo, N Y,
says II tried various remedies for the piles
but found no relief until l used THOMAS Eo-
LEcTRIC on, which entirely cured me after a
few applications"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

PREsERvE your harness 10y using Uncle Sam,
Harness Oil, which closes the pores, keeps out
dust or dampness, making it soft and pliable
Sold by Harness Makers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

THERE are in Ohio 1924 more boys
than girls within the ages prescribed for
attendance in the public schools, the
total number of boys being 362, 1886.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

HORSES, cattle. sheep and hogs are cured OF
dlstemper, coughs, colds, fevers and most other
diseases by Uncle Sans Condition Powder.
Sold by Druggists.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

show did You like the lecturer ?" at didn't
like him at all. He gave us perfect Niagara
of words and only rivulet of ideas"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

"PRIsoNER, this is the third time this year
that you have appeared before this court.
What has brought you here now, ell ?" 1.-THE
police, sir u
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25
81 KfnCllunaihac.

Quick, complete cure, all annoying Kidney,
Bladder and Urinary Diseases. 81. Drag
gists. Send for pamphlet to L. s. WELLS,
Jersey CITY N J.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

EuERTs DAYLIGHT LIVER Pills are a reia-
BILE remedy for Dihousness, headache, constipar
ton and liver diseases, and are the best pre-
ventive of fevers known. Sold by Drugglsts
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

1--WE go in for the old dag" remarked the
property-owner who WAS ordered to lay new
sidewalk along the front Of his lot.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

LYDIA Z. PINKHAM's Vegetable Compound
ranks first as a curative agent in all COM
plants peculiar to women.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

Dr. Pierce's "FavOrite Prescription Z"
always becomes the favorite remedy OF those
who try 1t. 1t is specific for all female
weaknesses and arrangements, bringing
strength to the limbs and back and color to the
face. OF ali druggists.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

THE latest plan for civilizing the Indians
contemplates teaching them ticket-scalping at
first. in order that their departure from savage
practices may be gradual, and that they may
not become discouraged Mt the outset.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25
~ThOrO0ghly.~

LEAvENwoRTH, KAN, April I6, 1880.
II. II. WARNER, d. Co. {: Sirs-Your Safe Kid
ney and Liver Cure has thoroughly cured me
Of Inflammation of the bladder.
JOHN BRANDON.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

PHILADELPHIA has an artist named Sword.
When wears of age he WAS only q little bowie.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

THE U. 3. Government are using large num-
bers of The Improved Howe Scales. Borden,
Seleck 4 CO., Agents, Chicago, Ill
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25
Tn the new brand. Spring Tobacco.

SEA CAPTAINS glgs are carried on voyage so
as TO utilize a~y sea-horse that NAV he caught.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

TIME is good deal like a mule 1t is better
to be ahead of time than behind time.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

A BOAT was picked up on the Delaware river
and the only living things found on board were
O snake and quart Of whisky. Probably some
Congressman had been to another funeral.
B,iJdetIp
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25
BEING entirely vegetable. no part

BEING entirely vegetable, no particular care
is required while using DIR. Pierce's pleasant
Purgative Pellets" They operate without dis
turbance TO the constitution diet or occupa-
ton. For sick headache, constipation, impure
blood, dizZness, sour eructations from the
stomach, bad taste in mouth, bilious attacks,
pain in region OF kidneys internal lever, bloat-
ed feeling about stomach, rush of blood to
head, take Dr. Pierce's ''pellets." BY druggists.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

THEY are making car-wheels Of paper, and
even stationary" engine has been achieved.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

A pLoDDrNs diligence brings us sooner
to our journeys end than futtering
way of advancing by starts.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-08-25

WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS,
In this paper.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-11-24
WHY Am aDen,ncraI

A correspondent, remarking that he
appreciates the editorials in the Hickman
Courier urging the discussion Of party
principles by the party leaders to the
view of properly educating young dem
ocrats in the faith of true democracy,
sends us the following clip which he
thinks appropriate:
man was carrying coon he had
caught, when he met three little boys in
the road. All of them said excitedly and
at once, "Mister give me that coon, give
me that coon, give me that coon, Mister"
"Well, boys, I'll tell you what will do D..
If you will tell me the party you belong
to and why, I'll give it TO the boy who
gives the best reason of his faith "I'm
a Republican, because that party saved
the union" said one. I'm Green ba5k-
er, because that party is in favor of plen.
~ Of money When the time of the
third boy came he said: I'm Democrat,
case [ 1cdilf the COON
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-11-24
Large Schools.

The lerience of a third OF a century
says a oreign writer, has CONVINCED
many ~servant persons that the agora-
cation O. children in huge schools Is =
mistake. There can, of course. be NO
cultivation of individual character in
such schools. The children are dealt
with in masses, and each child is only a
unit in n crowd. They act togetRet
with the precision of machinery: bnt
they are lost when called upon to nor
alone. There is, moreover, as all vis;.
tors to these large pauper schools bays
noticed, an unjOyous look IN the chill
dren. They have old heads on yonna
shoulders, in the sense, not of wisdom
but of hopelessness. They are dniI'
apathetic, helpless. They are Ets,
plants which are brought up without
sunshine. They are, in fact. eyotics
shut out from all contact with the c a~o,
that heset their class, ignorant of fan
lily life, fed with the regularity of we'll.
kept animals, but without any pract;ca,
knowledge OF the conditions undar
which their after lives must be passed
IN the struggle with the world.