The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-11-10
NEWS OF The WEEK.
AMERICAN ITEMS.



Judge Endicott, of the Massachusetts,
Supreme Court, has resigned, and VIII be
succeeded by Judge Colburn, OF the Superior
Court of Boston
Pear trees and pea vines are in bloom
in Boston suburbs, and one gentleman picked
green peas n few days ago.
The skeleton of Frenchman named
Goodenough, who disappeared in the vicinity
of Moosehead lake, Ne, last spring, was
found a few days ago in u bear trap, In which
he had been accidentally caught and starved
10 death
A loaded coal-car, on which there
were n number of workmen, dashed down
an incline from McIntyres mine, twenty-five
miles from Williamsport, Pa, resulting in
theinstant death of three persons, the NOR
tai wounding of two and the severe injuring
of many others
Two heavy failures are reported from
New York: Henry Graft, boot and shoe
manufactures, with liabilities of s2,oOO,OOO,
and Richardson, BoyntOn Co, stove manu-
facturers, whose preferences amount to
1854. 600
Patrick Carey, New York long
shoreman, who was crippled for life by an
accident in a Cunard steamer, sued for $780,,
600 damages, and was awarded $1,000 by
jury.
William G.. Ru sell, paying teller of a
Philadelphia life insurance and annuity COM
pany, has dccamped, his accounts showing
deficit of $4,000
There are rumors among the ac-
quaintances of the Seguin family in New
York, that the recent tragedy was the result
of religious differences between DR. and
Mrs. Segun The doctor was n skeptic
while his wife was n professed Christian;
and the theory advanced is that, having
failed in her effort to bring her husband to
accept the doctrines of the church, and
fearing lest her children should grow up r-
re igious, she brooded over the subject I'M
iii her mind became unbalanced.
The Rev. Alexander G.. Mercer, rector
of Trinity Church, Newport, Il. l., died sud
denly of apopexy
The New England mackerel feet cap
tured during the season 81, 60 barrels, an
increase OF 3. Z, barrels owe: last year
While marrying couple at police
headquarters at New York, Justice Otter
bourg had his pockets picked
Ex-Tax Clerk Hand, of Philadelphia,
has made statements that 81 600 900 OF State
taxes was stolen during the term of q recent
Philadelphia receiver.
An explosion occurred in the Chap
man Metallic Cap Companv's works at Suf-
field, Conn which resulted in the injury of
eight men, one of whom will die.
A drove of twenty-five ostriches has
been placed in Central lark, New York, to
await the selection Of n suitable place in the
South for breeding They are valued at
81, 100 EACH and white feathers command
Sl15 per pound.
The international half-mile running
ma. Oh between W. g. George, of England,
and Lawrence T.. Myers, of New York, which
took place ut the New York polo grounds,
was won by the latter in l minute and 5G 3-5
seconds
Several New York banks have been
swiuded by counterfeit bills printed from
pate, similar to those captured in the West
in February, 1881 1t is supposed that one
of the men who then escaped arrest has
plate in his possession from which he has
struck off quantity of notes.
West.
Isaac Newsbaum closed his earthly
career ut Wabash, Ind, at the good Old age
OF 1o7 years.
Episcopal Bishop Talbot, of Indiana,
b..
Torrance of his official functions, has de-
cided TO offer his resignation to the House of
Bishop.
Frank James does not bear up we'll
in confinement, and is looking pale and i'll
There are three ind ctments standing against
him, hut il is uncertain when lie will be
brought to trial.
Reports from the States of Missouri,
Kan as, Nebraska and Iowa indicate that
the corn and hog crops of the pr esent year
will be materially larger than those of 1881.
Judge Hayes, of the District Court Of
Davenport, has ruled that the Iowa prohib-
itory amendment adopted by popular vote
in June last has not been legally made
part of the constitution of Iowa, chiefly on
the ground that the records of the Legisla-
ture relating to the amendment are incom-
plete, and that material differences exist
between the amendment passed in the Sen
ate and that adopted by the House
DR.. ID. f. Collins, of Minneapolis,
whose brother was the scientist OF the
Jeanette expedition, and who starved to
death with the De Long party, makes
serious charges against Engineer Melville,
and holds him responsible for the death OF
De Long and his party. DR. Collins charges
Melville with gross negligence and heartless
Indifference in failing to organize an efficient
and suitable party for the search and relief
of the Jeanette survivors
j. W. Simonton, for many years gen
era agent Of the Associated Press at New
York. died suddenly at Napa, Gal, OF heart
dis ase.
Kansas farmers have completed the
sowing of their winter grain, which in some
sections has already sprouted, and is look
ing healthy. An increased area has boon
sown.
Mrs. b. Mitchell, daughter-in-law of
Alexander Mitchell, died suddenly ut the
Newh III House in Milwaukee.