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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-03-09
A Husband and n Mule.

Wakefield Starkey, of Austin, while
crossing the track of the international
and Great Northern railroad on valu-
able mule, was struck by u locomotive
and killed. The mule was also hurried
into eternity. Wakefield Starkey, al
though a perfect gentlemen on the
street, was perfect tyrant of the deep
est dye. Without any provocation what
ever, he used to beat his wife and lock
her up in the wardrobe; hence, when
she heard of his death, it was not so
much case of heavy bereavement as it
WAS of mitigated affection. AS the en-
gineer of the locomotive was clearly to
blame for the accident, it was suggested
to the widow that she bring suit for
damages. She resolved to do so, and
called Mt the Office of the railroad COM
pany. The proper official happened to
be in. The widow had such clear
case against the company that it was
deemed advisable to compromise the
matter.
"Now, madam" said the official, after
the widow had thrown back her veil and
do what is fair in this matter. There
is really no occasion to go to law. 1t
is delicate subject to discuss; so L
think, without going into the merits of
it, will tender you check for 50, 900,
and You will sign paper releasing tho
company from all further demands"
The widow started and asked: How
much 2"
I'll am authorized to pay you So, 600. {"
Il accept it," she said, very much
agitated. The check was handed over,
the papers signed, and the widow
walked out into the street in be-
wildered frame of mind. AS she cashed
the check, she said to herself, con-
fidentally, II didn't expect te get more
than $50. 1 reckon that railroad fellow
didn't know how old that mule wasl"-
Terds Siftings.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-03-09
A MisapprehensiOn Of Facts.

A London organ-grinder escaped a
fine by very ingenious excuse. He had
been playing before the house of an
irascible old gentleman, who furiously,
and with wild gesticulstions ordered
him to "move on" The organ grinder
stolidly ground on and was arrested for
his disturbance. At the trial the Judge
asked him why he did not leave when
requested. mo spik Inglese,' was the
reply. WELL" said the judge "but you
must have understood his gestures, his
motions" az tinkee he come 70 Dance"
was the reioinder, that caused khe Judge
to laugh heartily and let the musician go.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-03-09
A Solid "Hitch."

A couple from away up in the hills
came to town to get married. The
groom wore clay-colored suit of jeans,
broad brimmed, black, slouched hat,S
and pair of high boots, in the mud
despatched legs of which his pant legs
were poked. He carried in one hand
black snake whip. He apparently was
about 80 years of age The bride was
indeed blooming beauty good deal
better looking than the Jersey Langtry,
and the same age that Eve was when
she got married, 20 years. Pulling the
license out of his pocket, the love-
stricken man asked:
"Be you the 'Squirc?"
IL be-" said the Squire; "what is it
you wish ?"
Have you the power fur to marry
people?"
Eyes, sir; have"
Hitch 'em solid? ?"
ayes, sir"
$50 it can't become undoneb?"
eyes, sir"
$50 Sallie can't get mad at any fool
thing, run off with another Teller and
get divorce from me?"
"Yes, SIR"
"Fire ahead, Squire"
The Squire proceeded to business,
and when he got as far as the question
to the girl, do you take this man for
your lawful and welded husband ?" the
groom heightened the ceremony by
putting the following additional ques-
tions to her, for he wanted to be
"hitched tighter nur wax"
"AnA you won't have no more to do
with Bill Sykes?"
mo"
"Nur Sam HIP"
No."
"See here, Sallie, don't look down on
the floor that way; that means you
don't know whether you will or not.
Look squar in my face, Sally"
Then Sally looked "squar" in his
face, and he continued:
"Nur Jack Powers?"
mo"
Here the Squire interrupted and
said
II don't think it's necessary to pin
the young lady down so closely. She
promises me to be your true and lawful
wife, and that is enough"
squire, you uont KNOW that BaA
like L do. She's a croquAte. She
flirts with every Teller who gifts struck
after her, and there are dozens of 'em.
Now / want all that business stopped;
and want it done here by law"
$50 be it," said the Squire; Sarah
Peters is welded to you for life, and no
power on earth can take her from
you"
That's the talk Come on, Sallie;
you're mine! We're glued for ife!-
oh, wait till pay the Squire"
He paid the Squire dollar-all he
had-and left for his country wagon
happier than he'll ever be again.-Ky.
State Journal
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-03-09

by SARAH oRNE JEwErr.

Great pines that watch the river 60
Down to the sea all night, all day,
Firm rooted near its ebb and flow,
Bowling their heads To winds at play,
Strong limbed and proud, they silent stand.
And watch the mountains far away,
And watch the miles OF farming land.
And hear the church bells tolling slow.
They see the men in distant fields
Follow the burrows OF the pillow;
They count the loads the harvest yields,
And fight the storms with every bough,
Beating the wild winds back again.
The April sunshine cheers them now;
They eager drink the warm sprtng rain,
Nor dread the spear the lightning Yields.
High in the branches clngs the nest
The great birds build from year TO year;
And though they fly from east to west,
Some instinct keeps this eyre dear
To their fierce hearts; and now their eyes
Glare down at me with rage and fear;
They stare at me with wild surprise,
Where high in air they strong-winged rest
Companionship of birds and treesl
The years have proved your friendship strong;
You share each others memories,
The rivers secret and its song,
And legends OF the country side;
The eagles take their Journeys long,
The great trees wait in noble pride
For messages from hills and seas.
hear a story that you tell
in idleness of summer days;
A singer that the world knows wen
To You again in boyhood Strays:
Within the stiffness OF your shade
He rests where Pickering sunlight plays,
And sees the nests the eagles made,
And wonders at the distant bell.
His keen eyes watch the forest growth,
The rabbits fear, the thrushes' flight:
He loiters gladly. n thing loath
To be alone ut fall of night.
The woodland things around him taught
Their secrets in the evening light,
Whispering some wisdom TO his thought,
Known TO the pines and eagles both.
Was IL the birds who early told
The dreaming boy that he would win
A poets crown instead of gold2
That he would fight nations sin?
On eagle wings of song would gain
A place that few might enter in,
And keep his life without stain
Through many years, yet not grow old2
And he shall be what few men are,
Said all the pine-trees whispering low:
His thought shall find an unseen star;
He shall our treasured legends know;
His words will give the wayworn rest,
Like this cool shade our branches throw;
He lifted like our loftiest crest,
Shall watch his country near and far.
-Hdrper'S Magazine
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-03-09

TONI" "About Thirty feet?" ~Wels1
SIR" said the Judge, sternly, do you
know what / ought to do with you? 1
ought to take you, sir, and drop you
out of that window for your impudence
in asking such que stion. Good day,
air
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-03-09
INDIGNANT David Da,iA

Another story about Senator David
Davis and reporter. The litter had
called on the Judge to ask forinforma-
ton of such nature that the very
question was an insult to man of Mr.
Davis character. Looking calmly at
him, and slightly bracing himself in his
chair, the Judge asked his interlocutor
to step TO the window and look down.
He did So How far is ID to the bot
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-03-09

TWELVE years ago o Yankee ranch
man in California started in the sheep
business with one old eve for starter.
He now has over 600 sheep, the multi
piled increase Of that old eve.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-03-09

AMONG the graduates Of Bowdoin
College are $50 who are now pastors OF
churches in Maine.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-02-06
Shall a Cough Garry
| You Off?

Exactly You're right. 1t f. a mercy that there's
9azen pounds left of me. But the greatest mercy all
that before actually coughed mysef out OF existence
got hold Of Parkers Ginger Tonic and few bottles Of
stcured me-" In this positive strain writes Mr. Abraham
nsner, Of Hghspire, Dauphin Co.. Pa. The Tonic will
render you the service 1t lie not essence Of
ginger bat original compound Of powerful curatives
3gstimulaes, warns. soothes and up the system
/ Jan 90 lss3-sw
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-02-06
Notice of INCORPORATION.

ID islature of the State of Florida, entitled IAN
Act to provide General Law for the Incorporation
of Railroads and Canals, approved February 18th,
that company has been formed, and their articles
of association duly filed, under the name of the
"Green Cove Spring and Melrose Railroad Com
paDy" to be invested with all the rights, pow ers
formed under said act for the purpose of construct
ing, maintaining and operating railroad for public
use In the conveyance of persons aud property.
The line OF said road is to be about thirty miles
in length, and is to be constructed from the town
of Green Cove Spring. in Clay county, thence west
wardly to the town OF MelrOse, in Alachua county.
K. B. CANOVA,
A. r. VOGELBACH,
SHREVE ACKLEY
ELIAS EARLE,
January 23 1SSS-Sm IncOrporators
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-02-06
Commissioners Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER MADE BY THE
ID Judge of the County Court, in and for Leon
county, on the 10th day of January A. d. 1883, /
will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for
cash, before the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit
Court, 10 the City OF Tallahassee, on the LIST Mon
day in March A. d. 1883 at the usual hours Of sale,
all the right, title and interest which Amanda
Chaires had at the time Of her death In, and
all the interest and title of her estate In and
TO the following described lots, lying aud being
in the north addition OF the City of Tallahassee,
and described the map Of said city AZ lots 164,
les and 166; also, one undivided fifth interest In
and to the following described portions Of lots
III and $50, in the original plan Of the City
of Tallahassee, to-wit: ALI of lot III except %
feet three inches front. Clinton street, and
Mug back 113 feet to north boundary of said lot,
and that part Of lot $50 beginning at the southwest
corner Of said lot, Adams street, running north
40 feet II inches thence east 100 feet to the east
boundary of said lot thence south 40 feet and IL
inches to the southeast corner of said lot thence
west 100 feet to the place of beginning
Purchaser TO pay for deeds
FRED. T. MYERS,
January 30, 1SS3-5w Commissioner.
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Discharge Notice.

ok MONTHS AFTER THE FIRST PUBLICA.
y ton Of this notice, will present my vouchers
and final return as administrator Of the estate OF
James W. Smith, late of Wakuila county, Florida
deceased, to the Honorable County Judge of said
county, and ask to be discharged from the further
administration of said estate.
s. s. SMITH,
Admir- Estate J. w. Smith, decd.
December 49, 1S816m
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-02-06
Discharge Notice.

OK MONTHS AFTER DATE I WILL PRE-
- sent my final accounts and vouchers to Judge
w. P. Byrd, of Leon County Court, and ask for my
discharge executrix OF the last viii Of Thomas
Barnard, and guardian of children. ~
JANE p. BARNARD, Executrix.
January q 1SSS-6m
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-02-06
Discharge Notice.

ok MONTHS AFTER THE DATE HEREOF
- the undersigned, administrator dc bonis OF
the estate of Augusta z. Stebbins, late OF Leon
county, and State of Florida deceased viii presses
his final accounts to the Hon. Vim. P. Byrd, C0znsy
Judge of said county, and apply for discharge ~
such administrator
SAMUEL STEBBTNS,
Administrator de bopis non
Septcmber II 1882-6m
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-02-06
Discharge Notice.

OK MONTHS AFTER DATE, THE UNDER
~ signed administrative of the estate of r W.
Fisher, deceased late Of Leon county, State of Flo
rida, will present her final accounts to the Hon W.
p Byrd, County Judge of said county, and ask for
q discharge as such Administrative
FL. b. FISHER,
October 3, 1S82-6m Administratrix.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-02-06

In the United States Circuit Court, Fifh Judi
cial Circuit, Northern District of FloFida
,. Frsd schutts 4 Il, ComplsinanfA - he yaek-
eomyII1e. FensacOh md Mobile Rnflf0ad Com
pany = &. DeeenAants.
TN onRp1KNCR TO THE SEVENTH PAEA-
u graDh Of the 1nal decree IN tia aboye entitled
cAss, rendered b. the Hon Joseph Z. Bradley. Cir
cnis Jnstlce on tho 31st day Of Nay, 4. d. l65o.
dirnctine The MAfBAa Of the United Stateo Tor the
NoGtAesn District Of Florida 70 take possesion Of
and sell Ia railroads, property, and .fnnchise.
thereto belonging. mentioned and described IN said
e sale Of the sauna directed to be made BY 3. Co
nant and A b. Hawkins, Special Nastefs, ahouA,
within one year from the day of sale thereof dis
charge and satiay the liens or tho Trustees Of the
Internal Improvement Fund Of the State Of florida
Of sid railroads having been made By the sad Spc
cial Masters, and the Same having been confirmed
by the said court the Ssh day Of July, A. D. 1851,
TO the purehAsers and the purchaser Of said rail-
roads havine failed to satisy and discharge the en
Of the said Trustees 60 fixed and settled = afore
said upoa the railroad extending from Tallahassee
to Ct Marks.
Non, N~govs, 1, JOSEPH IL DuRKKH, Marshal Of
the United States for the Northern District OF Flo
ridA have levied upon and taken possession Of the
railroed extending from Tallahassee to ST. Marks,
with all the property and franchises thereto belong
ing including al the lands IL or the Depot at
Tallahassee, Florida, and the buildings thereon be-
longing to said railroad, and win sell the same at
public outcry, at the Capitol in the City Of Tala-
hassee In the State Of Florida to the highest bid
der, on the 18Th day of February, A. d. 1883.
Payments to be made In cash, or In bonds which
are declared in said decree to be lien upon said
railroad In the manner therein provided.
JOSEPH II. DURKEE,
U. g. Marshal Northern District Of Florida.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA. Nov. 10, 1882. lS015w
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Notice of incorporation.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT UNDER
In act OF the Legislature of the State Of Flori-
da, entitled IAN Act to Provide General Law for
the Incorporation Of Railroads and Canals" APP
proved February 18th, 1874 the undersigned have
formed and organized company under the name
of The Diego Beach Railway" for the purpose OF
constructing maintaining and operating railroad
for public use in the conveyance of persons and
property from point on the Atlantic coast, in St.
Johns county, Florida, thence westerly to point
on Julington Creek, thence to point on the st.
Johns river, eaid road being about fifteen miles in
length, and lying In the counties of Duval and st.
Johns, Florida J. j. dunno,
w. FORBES,
December %. 1SS2-3m T.W. PALMER.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-02-06
Notice of Incorporation.

Notice Of Incorporation.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT UNDER
IN an act Of the Legislature of the State of Flor
ida, entitled IAN Act TO Provide General Law for
the Incorporation of Railroads and Canals, !" ap
proved February 10th, 1874 the undersigned have
formed and organized company under the name
of Atlantic and Mexican Gulf Canal Company for
the purpose of constructing, maintaining and ope
rating steamboat and barge canal for public rs in
the conveyance of persons and property from the
Florida line, near the Okeefenokee Swamp. thence
In a southwesterly direction across the State Of
Florida by the most direct route to the Gulf and
along its shore to the western boundary Of the
State to be constructed within the limits of the
counties Of Nassau, Baker, Columbia, Hamilton,
Suwannee, Madison, Lafayette, Taylor, Jefenon
Wakuila, Franklin, Calhoun, Washington, Walton,
Santa Rosa and Escambia. The Canal Company
was originally incorporated by the Legislature Of
Georges, Rnder the name of the Atlantic and Mexi
can Canal Company, of which this proposes to be
extension.
GEO. F. DREW,
j. j. FINLEY, .4e,
GEO. r. FAIRBANKS, of Florida.
LAFAYETTE McLAWS
JOSEPH SHEPARD,
JAS. s. BAILEY, OF Georgia
Dated this 10Th day of January, A. D. 1888 50 3m
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machinery Take one-haK ounce of capphor,
dissolEe IN one pound ofmelted lards take of
the scum snd mix Il IN - much 6pe black lead
- via give h IN iron color. Clean The machinery
and smear with this mixture. Amer teenty -faus
houn rub clean with son linen CLOTH II VIII
keep clean for months under ordinary circam,
alnnca
cEuEuTT TO AKnLAIs does NOT consist In
Ove-working or halfstsrving them alone, bni a
bere q nude hasd e work 10 harness With bis
bad rrined mp siMy In IN unnatural pos:iinL,
ID sgu2ny czuei and Injurious to the horse - well
- % De pockets Of the owner. In ous opInsor
wszk ioins and kidney affections IN workln.l
1uiusls ofsss spring nom tbs source, ihrorina
much Of he strsip upon DE an that should BIZ
zpon 1ossquvtsss. Think On the subject
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-07-14

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TIE T0IEERS OF OUR DAY.

GA r #--|-M
"Rutaer die than work !" exclaimed
a tramp on the old Bergen road when
the old saying n %recopnted TO him.
why, nobody likes work better than
y gen1ine tramp. But he is too indie
pendent t" take ANY thing that is offer
ed hin. H~eidoe3n't care for mammal
!abai, but he j. very fond Of light intel
%aectnai empinymant. work. Look
here" and ~ .nuHrapped a little sat
cllei from his baca. opened it. anl show
Ell a orayisi, pa>ry Substance prepared
in s,la!i. squares. WHICH be said was
usel by all crowned iiaa Is of Europe 10
renoce crease spots from their gar
ments and make them Hook equal IL
i. new. The farmers q Vest Jersey also
bought a good deal"fi it.
1T is only ten cents Il cake.' added
the t:au,p, insinra';ag'r. and DIRT
cheap
"Whera do yo. set it," asked Tie
reporter. SNdih'i'!oE It.
Il make it myself was. the proud
reply. at is only chalk and water.
| have to moistaD ii every day to pre-
vent its getting dry and rowdering.
| sold nine casts to ii man mile back
on the road.
Hell ne sstouishe,l to morrow morn
ing when it gets dry and powders, sug
gestet' he reporter.
III ! coald sell one more cake,'' said
the tramp, taking 20 notice of The re
marx. Il should have earned IL dollar.
for it cost me nothing"
The reporter bought a cake, aud adj
ded:
"Docs it really remove grease
spotsP'
"WelI: no, it does not" replied the
tram .candiiIy :s."but a good many peo-
pie think it Goes. I direct them to put
| a little of it on the place they want
cleaned, and then rub hard with a wet
nail brush. OF course. if. the grease is
not too old. or has not penetrated too
far. the rubbing with the nail brush
ard the water would have taken it loft
or ut least reduced it ; but they attri
butte it all to the chalk. Then, even
when the grease spot is old. it disap-
pears while it is wet, and the people
| some times invite me to dinner under
the impression that it has gone alto
gether. l am quick at my meals, and
am far enough away before the gar
ment is dry and the grease visible
and yet they say tramps are lazy -
N. Y. Sun.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-07-14
OLD AND NEW THIEVES.

"A crook is aqneer bird" said an old
City detective. "He never dies unless
lie is shot or hanged. and he never gets
old unless he is made a lifer in some
prison. A single police officer optlives
generation after generation of thieves
"Do they reform?"
"Well abont a mi!lionrh part of them
do. The rest Of them stay tough till
the end of the chapter"
"What becomes of the otherse'
"After a few months or yearsso of sue
cessful work they get caught in a bur-
glary. larceny or robbery. as the case
may be, and go to prison. When they
come out again they generally End
their old pals jagged or scattered, aud
it makes them lonesome to go back to
the old spot. Besides, the police are on
to them, aud that makes their work
dangerous. So they mostly go off on
a starring tout through the country
towns, or they migrate to some other
city with new friend ortwo they have
picked up while in the %penitentiary.
After two Or three terms in prison they
get done up in some scrimmage. or
they take to drink and burn themselves
up with whisky. Drink makes tramps
of them, and before they are 40 years
old they igo dead In a gutter or in
a ten-cent lodgipg-house."
"How do the young thieves get their
training :"
"They work at first in company with
or under the direction of old thieves.
Still. any young burglar can do a good
piece of work by himself now and then :
but he can't do many of them before
he is caught and settled A man
goes into crime nearly ALWAYS through
idleness or through expensive and evil
habits. 4have seen gangs..of
boys grow up together in this city and
become, by means Of their thorough
pool-room education, expert thieves
and burglars. But they've been scatter
ed now. Most of them have been set
tied in various prisons, somo of them
have been shot dead by policemen,
some are still thicving and a few have
become straight But there are plen..
ty of promising young burglars and
and-baggers growing up in the city
pool-rooms to fill their places, and the
police have no reason to feel at al,
lonesome because the old gangs are
gone."-Chicago News.