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OF Honor. fatally to the aggressor, without
undue nOtOriety or shock to the community.
one OF those cases involving what is considered
one OF the greatest wrongs and insults that can
How different such mode of settling such diff
nculties How different the shock to the COM
munlty from that which occurred on the streets
OF Washington. within view Of the Presidential
Mansion. thirteen years thereafter, when an I'M
armed gentleman. for such supposed provoca-
ton, without an opportunity to vindicate or de-
fend himself, was waylaid by two assassins and
shot dead by one OF them In the most cowardly
manner.
AN EXTRAORDINARY SEQUEL.
This narrative concludes with the relation of
very sad and extraordinary episode connected
with the duel. Some three or four wears after
It took place Mr.. Jones had removed from his
former residence to the county town Of a neigh
boring county. As lawyer Of large practice he
was necessarily often from home. During one
OF these absences a brother-in-law who had his
suspicious aroused at the frequent visits to the
house by person OF the very lowest social
standing-the keeper of q toll-gate in the
neighborhood, caught him in the very act OF
adultery with Mrs. Jones. This shocking dis
covery gave rise to the impression that she was
insane. medical examination established the
fact, and she was placed BY her father for q
departure. It is said she stated
her husband had no claims on her
youngest child, leaving It to be inferred that Il
was the offspring Of Dr.. Johnson. and she was
permitted to take 1t with her. Mr. Jones died
. few years after. Before his death he had
become helpless and totally blind; he had
always indifferent vision and was aiways verv
near-sighted. Shortly before his death his I'M
happy wife, In . state Of wretched repentance.
beseeched for and was permitted the privilege
Of nursing him during his last hours.
Every individual, even down to the UNDER
taker, In any way alluded to In this narrative IN
now dead, except the writer and he Is warned
while writing this BY cramped hands and aching
joints, that he too must soon Join the vast
multitude that have gone before.
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"REMINISCENCES OF THE DUELLO
AT WASHINGTON.
No. 2.

The Duel Between DR. Daniel Johnson
aud Thos. +. Jones, both Of North Car.
Olfna-The Last Occasion in which
Blood was shed In a Duel Fought fn
this NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Sequel
TO the Affair.
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Washington, D. O., Fob. I, 1883.

4 movement h afooe IN Illinois 10 limit thu
regular sessi0us q tho laginlature to one Il K
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The building which the Metropolitan Club has
erected for its own use, at the corner of 18th
and H streets, Is completed as far as the outside
is concerned. The interior work, it is thought,
will be finished early in the summer and the
building will then be ready for occupancy. The
erection of this building marks an epoch in the
growth Of 'sclub life" Of this city, which indi.
Gates in some respects, the changes in the social
aspect Of life at the Capital city. Clubs, COM
posed Of gentlemen exclusively. occupying
quarters solely devoted to their own uses. have
hold here. The Metropolitan club has
gradually expanded in its scope In accord
ance with the increase in its membership.
and with the erection of this building, which In
point Of Accommodations and facilities will bear
comparison with similar club houses in New
York city and other places, ''club life" in this
city seems to have attained complete develop
ment. The building ITSELF occupying q desir-
able site, is of q substantial Character and has
an air Of quiet taste and elegance. The archi-
tects. Messrs. Gray Page, in compliance with
the wishes Ut the members, made their designs
as plain and unpretentious as possible. The
building is some forty teet high, with an ample
frontage on III street. It's two stories are sup
plemented by a mansard roof, which for all
practical purposes e no, is an additional
cred with terra gotta thing, conical tower
arises, rooted with the same material The
walls are of plain brick, laid In red mortar. and
the square7cut window frames heightens the
substantial effect Of the building. In style the
building is type Of the Renaissance. devoid OF
all characterization; The entrance is from a
street by vide, soiidly built brown-stone steps.
The archway over the entrance is EIGHT feet
wide, and the floor Of the vestibule win be
paved with Roman mosaics Through the gen
erous doorway the entrance is into the main
hall. which Is % by IS feet. and will be inished
and wainscoted In oak. At one aide Ia a large
fireplace. which will be finished in terra Gotta,
extending up to the ceiling. at the end Of
the hall from the main entrance a broad
staircase leads up to q gallery. and on
each side of this gallery or platform. a hight OF
stairs continues up to the second door. It the
head OF the main staircase are triple windows
with rich stained glass; Sliding doors of ample
width separate the hall from the rooms on each
side. On the left are the two Darlors. one q
by IS, and tho other % b. 81. The
feature Of these rooms are the i'm
mense bay windows. The one overlooking
the 18th and street corner ie rs reet wide
and has six windows, and the one at the other
corner, looking out on 18th street. is 10 feet
wide and has I'VE windows. These rooms will
be finished in cherry. small space baek of the
pariors and entirely separated from them viii be
devoted to awiner00m. On the right of the main
hail p the library, - byS2, which win be fnished
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Present and Prospective Building OPP
efatiOnSs

yIEws-"THE FLATS IN wAsHrNGToy-THE
COLUMBIAN PREPARATORY sCHOoL-THE NET
ROPoLITAN CLUB HOUSE, AND OTHER NOTABLE
IMPROVEMENTS.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-08-10
Enrai Regarfment.

Charley Sweet has been released from Jail.
Mrs. Mary Braddock and son are visiting
in town.
Union services next Sabbath evening at
III. T.. Church.
The Free Baptist Sunday School intend to
picnic next Tuesday.
Matt has whitewashed the trees around
the Dyckman House.
Mr.. j. w. Free returned from his trip to
Petoskey and vicinity.
Hon j. C. Burrows has returned from Da-
kota to his home in Kalamazoo.
JAS Hutchins has built him new barn on
his place just south of the depot.
The Sabbath School concert, at the Bap-
tist Church last Sunday afternoon was inter
esting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. 4. Crane have arrived
Ron3, home from their visit to the state of New
If you want neat cup and saucer, buy a
pound of tea of Butler, and he will give them
to you.
Bill. Bryant is boss man to build walks,
The new walk in front of Longwell's is a
specimen of his handiwork.
The roof of the fire proof building, having
been heretofore clapboarded with tin, has
just been shingled with tar.
The Japanese wedding at the opera house
on Wednesday evening is said to- have been
a very pretty entertainment. v
Justice of the Peace, of Marcellus, sent
tramp to the house of correction one year,
for stealing a pair of old boots.
Two hundred and twelve feet was the dis
tance that the engine threw water while out
for practice Tuesday evening.
Prof. Hitchcock, younger brother of Prof.
Chas. Hitchcock, has been engaged as prin-
cipal Of the Decatur Union School.
Ben. Roberts has been home for few
days on a visit. He is engaged in keeping a
boarding house at Pullman, Ills.
The editor of the Adcance is queer fellow.
He was dgreedbly surprised by visit from
book agent Wonders will never cease.
Mr.. Albison Flummerfelt an old resident
of Mattawan, died at his home in that place,
on the first of the present month, of blood
poisoning.
But little business, except the allowance of
claims presented, was transacted at the ses-
sion of the village council, on the evening of
Aug. 1st inst.
Bold Miss Mercury has been throwing out
signals to Mr.. Jack Frost. Mr.. Jack will
soon catch her in his cold embrace if she is
not more careful.
Too free use of tangle-leg caused a dis
turbance on Main street last Saturday eve
ming, which called for the interference of the
peace officers of the village.
Our .townsman VIM. Wiley has so far re-
covered his health as TO be able 10 walk around
town. He has, however, recovered his power
of speech, only to a limited extent.
Married, Aug. 1st, 1888, by a. II. Tuttle
Esq, at the Richmond House, in the village
of Hartford, Thos. j. Nichoalds. of Paw Paw,
and Minnie A. Coleman, of st. Joseph.
Mr.. Deming has been "fxing up the
grounds at Lakeview. All parties are well
come to the use of the same without money
and without price, if they do not deface and
destroy.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-08-10
Engineering and Surveying.

A. A. Fosdic1, Civil Engineer, and Survey
or of Van Buren, County, will make sub-divis-
ions of surveys; take levels of mill races
and water courses for the drainage of lakes
and swamp lands, and level of streets for the
location of sewers of towns and villages; sup
ply drawings of parks and village plats; spe-
cial attention given to the laying out and
plating of pleasure grounds, cemeteries and
village additions. All work intrusted TO me
will receive prompt attention and be carefully
done. Business in adjoining counties solic-
tied. o-97"
A. A. FOSDICK, Co. Surveyor.
Williams p. o., Kalamazoo Co., Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-08-10
Farm for sale.

One mile south and mile west of Malta
wan. 80 acres, 20 acres well improved, 10
acres wood land. Road crossing farm, leav-
ing square 40 on each side, gravel SOIL %
acres of winter rye and wheat on ground
good house, 7 rooms, stone cellar, barn 30x40
shed on two sides, and other outbuildings
good we'll at house, with windmill, watering
both sides of road; all plow land. Orchard
of 300 apples, 100 peach, 20 cherry trees,
pears, plums, ounces and grapes, all bearing
20 acres in grass. School mile, grist-mill
l mile. Price $40 per acre or less. Terms
* cash, balance on time. Early possession
given. Call on or address, G. a. Fuller
Mattawan, Mich, or Il. o. Beebe, Paw Paw
Mich. 66mGo91
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Notice TO Farmers ana Horsemen.

Having had over Forty Years practice in
Veterinary Surgery and doctoring horses and
cattle / am prepared to announce to those
who are in need otmy services that they will
find me ready at all times to attend to their
calls. Castration by the most approved
methods speciality. Residence opposite
j. j. Woodman's, Paw Paw, Mich.
JAS. n. BABCOCK.
Mr.. Babcock has treated diseases in horses
and colts for me and performed surgical
operations, including the removal and per-
feet healing of an abscess on colt, and all
with success and to my entire satisfaction.
Paw Paw, April 26th, 1882.
1414 J. J. WOODMAN.
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PhOtOgraniiS.

take pleasure in announcing to the pub
lie that have re-opened my Picture Gallery,
at my old stand, ON Main ST., in Paw Paw.
My apparatus is entirely new, and of the
most approved pattern, and 1 am prepared
to take pictures of all kinds in the highest
style of art. Give me a call and am sure /
can please you. 51tf
John HODGES
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Farmers Take Notice.

NJ. F. Miner d Son, having added new
Bolting Cloth and Purifier to the Almena
Mills, most respectfully solicit your patron
age, as they are now prepared to do your
work as well and as promptly as any mill in
the county. Satisfaction guaranteed.
137Otf M. K. MINER a. son.
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The man that took from my store, a few
days since, 19 doz. lemons, 15c.; 515 lbs
sugar, SOC; % lbs. flour, 75c.--total, Sl.4O-
and did not pay for them, had better call
and settle, or he will hear something net SO
pleasant TO his ears.
Paw Paw, July 26, 1888.
S0t2 L.. G. BUTLER.
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Cfocltery and Groceries.

/ have just purchased a new stock of
crockery, and have my store packed full of
goods. I sell crockery cheaper than the
cheapest. Call and be convinced that this
is no humbug LUKE gilbert,
67tf Paw Paw. Mich.
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For l.atiesi

have constantly on hand a full line of all
kinds of Hair Goods, including Jersey Lily,
Langtry and Broadway Waves, cheap Wave
lets, Switches, Combs, Bands, ETC.. at Mrs.
Odell's millinery rooms, Paw Paw.
67m6o92 Mrs. EMMA MARSHALL.
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Dental Notice.

DIR. G. w. Ward has opened new Dental
Parlors at No. 103 Main ST.. Kalamazoo,
Mich, over Youngs bookstore, where he
will be pleased to meet any who may need
the services of Dentist. 1461ly
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Local and Business Notices,
w. Hnwkins 4 Son.

Brokers, Notaries Public and Conveyancers.
Money to loan and collections made in all
parts of Van Buren, County. Remittanoes
promptly made. Office opposite Dyckman
House, Paw Paw, Mich. 133Sly
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For SnlP.

A frst-class dwelling house and two lots,
situated in this village, just three blocks
north of the union school house. Will sell
cheap. For further particulars enquire at
Northerner Office, or of
1468tf CHAs. HoIIJHAN.
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lust Arrived.

At Prater's Art Gallery, the largest and finest
stock of picture frames that ever came into
Paw Paw. All the latest city styles from the
cheapest to the finest velvet and gold.
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Money TO Loan

Parties desirous of obtaining Loans on
Good Security, will find it to their advantage
to call on me. Real estate for sale. Insur-
ance, Collections, and Conveyancing Solicited
1453-ly HARRY S. RICHARDS,
Onnosite the Conrt HonSe.
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.sumfip's Gwine 70 Dran,-

A series of laughable pictures, which will
be changed every month, growing funnier
and funnier is now on exhibition in the show
window of Dansby's Liquor and Cigar store,
opposite Court House, Paw Paw, Mich
Look at them.
stiff w. III. DANsBY.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-08-10
Millinery.

My stock is full and complete in all the
new styles of trimmings. Hats and Bonnets,
in latest Spring and Summer Styles. Salts
faction guaranteed. L have an experienced
trimmer, whose work will please.
1466ly Mrs. II. II. ODEI.L.
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will sell the best cuts of beef at one
shilling per pound until Jan'y 1st, 1884; other
cuts in proportion. This means for cash.
Call and see rs.
d. BURLINGTON, LawtOn, Mich.
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Auction! Auction!

To all parties wishing the services of an
auctioneer. l am prepared to make Farm
Sales at reasonable rates. 133Stf
Il. w. McCABE, Paw Paw. Mich.
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Paw Paw, Mich.
n. - Palmer. Dentist.

Successor to @. w. Ward. Office, corner
of Main and Kalamazoo streets, Paw Paw
Mich. Dental work at reasonable rates. AL
operations warranted. 1432tf
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Having had several years experience il
handling colts, am prepared to train colts
to be driven either single or double. Ugly
and vicious horses made kind.
WILDER BABCOCK.
Paw Paw Mich l424tf
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For sale Cheap

Eighty acres of land, half openings nearly
ready for the plow, half heavy timber. No
waste land, no buildings, two miles north of
Paw Paw, Mich. Enquire of
soft q. +. GILMAN.
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Eli Rierce

Has rented the Mason mill and put up new
machinery and is prepared to do all kinds of
work on short notice. S0t26o1505.
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Pictures.

Prater is working the new process.
Babies pictures taken almost instantly.
First door north Of Northerner Office. 1899.
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For sale.

A good solid yoke of working cattle, five
years old. FRED II. BAssETT.
soft Paw Paw. Mich.
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3. 4. Leecll.

House, Sign and Carriage Painter, Paper
Hanger, and Ceiling Decorator. Shop on
Gremps ST., Paw Paw. 66ly
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Boot. and shoes.

l have recently purchased a job lot of
Boots and shoes which propose TO sell very
cheap. Call and see me before pure hasing
elsewhere. IN. Sr1CKNEY,
S0t2 Paw Paw, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-08-10
struck by Lightning.

The following from Mrs. Geo. NJ. Harrison
illustrates the benefits of electrical treatment
in her case, at least.
In behalf of electricity l would like TO say
word. Three or four Saturday evenings
ago, if you remember, we had the hardest
storm of the season. The air for three hours
was full of electricity. At or about eight
o'clock p. III. we had severe shock of light
ming. Every one felt it more or less. BY some
it was supposed that the lightning exploded in
the air, by others, that it struck tree belong
ing to Mrs. Chas. Matthews / was very much
shocked. / was sitting three feet from cur
tanned windows. 1t seemed to strike me in
the small of the back. / shall never forget
my experience that night. For some time
had suffered with my spine, and for three
days previous to the storm my lower limbs
were numb and cold and when l walked l
trembled. 1 felt paralytic stroke was only
matter of time; but the moment was
shocked the numbness left me instantly.
My spine has been better, and since / have
not taken one spoonful of nervine. Before /
was SO nervous ! did not dare to be without
my nervine. OF course L am not cured, but
ever so much better, so you see Its an i'll
wind that blows nobody any good"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-08-10

Wheat is being threshed quite rapidly
hereabouts, and while the reports are too
conflicting for an accurate summary the gen
eral Weld il better than was expected. but the
quality is poor, nearly all of i being badly
hrunken.-B0ag9r Reflector.
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Shropshire bucks for sale by
u. w. ABRAMS.
SOtioS3H Paw Paw. Mich.
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Gronn a Rraet

Attorneys at Law. Office over Avery's store,
Paw Paw, Michigan. 14l1
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A. j. scott. NJ. I'd

Physician IL Surgeon. Office over Free &
Martins hardware store. 56tf
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Police Court.

Before Justice Rowand:-John w. Emery;
intoxication. Sentenced to Jail ten days
Before Justice Warner:-Joseph Hanson
and Joseph Dayey: intoxication. Fined SO
and costs, each.
Before Justice Mortimer, Of Hartford
A. y. Brown, of South Haven: irtoxication.
Fined SO and costs.
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j. S. Tuckey, of Charleston, Ills, spent q
couple of days in town this week, visiting
friends and relatives. His son Eddie has
gone to Mt. Pleasant to learn the hardware
business.
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s0tiosSe
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-08-31

1t is the duty of the assessors to
post up the list of voters at the place
Of holding elections in the several
election districts. Every Democrat
should examine and see that his name
has been duly registered. If it has
been omitted lie should lose no time in
having the error corrected See that
your tax has been assessed as well as
your name entered. Persons who
voted on age last year, those who have
not paid State or County tax within
two years, and those who have been
out of the State and returned in time
to vote should be especially careful to
see that they have been properly regis
tered and their tax assessed The
committee men in each district will
please remember that looking after the
registration of Democratic voters is the
most important duty devolving upon
them. September 9th is the last day
for registering. ..t.,,...
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Count De uhamhnrd.
rHE LAST uEIR or THE ANCIENT KINGS TO
r. rilE THRONE OF FRANCE DEAD.


A dispatch from Frohsdorf states
that Count do Chambord died at Z
o'clock Friday morning.
The death of Count dc Chambord
has been expected for months. Early
in the summer he was taken seriously
i'll, and although occasionally enjoy
ing improved conditions, his demise
was looked for before this. Count de
Chambord was the last of the ancient
line of the kings of France, and would,
had he assumed the throne, reigned
under the title of Henri V. His sick
ness has all along caused much specu.
lation aud not little disturbance in
the government matters of France. In
May it was thought that he would make
the son Don Carlos heir to his claims
TO the French throne to the exclusion
of the Orleans princes, and this created
a bitter feeling between the various
claimants to the throne. But move
ment later on was begun to invest
the Cound de Paris, who now has the
strongest claim to the throne, with
the title to it, and this action was
agreed to by the brilliant Paul de Cas-.
sagnac. The death of Count de Cham
bord aids much in strengthening the re.
public, as Prince Plon Plon and the
numerous other claimants of the throne
are both weak and disrupted in their
party following. The Count de Cham
bord was about so years of age.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-08-31
The Scheme of Perjury by which the Ma
tional Treasury has been Robbed.

A dispatch from Washington to the
Philadelphia Times says;
The systematic robbery of ex-soldiers
and pensioners by claim agent harpies
resident here is even more extensive
and far-reaching than has generally
been supposed. Every day since the
first exposure Of the Fitzgerald gang
additional facts have come to light il
Illustrative of the swindling methods.
The fee-and-expense-in.ad advance system
of extortion appears to have been the
favorite scheme and it was worked for
all it was worth, To carry this out
most ingeniously worded circulars are
sent broadcast among the ex-soldiers
and every. inducement is offered to
make some sort of a claim against the
government Nine out of ten of these
cases could not stand a minutes exami-
nation in the Pension Office. 1t is
not an exaggeration to say with the
former Commissioner of Pensions that
one of every five claims which went
through were fraudulent This is be-
ginning to be found out. A Pension
Office official says there is no reason
able doubt but that more money has
been fraudulently distracted from the
Treasury in one year on false pension
claims than was obtained by the Star
Route ring in the same time and about
which the country has heard so much.
A hundred millions of dollars in sin
gle year formed a tempting prize to the
pension agents ring, And out Of it the
ring must have got upwards of ten mil.
lions, their particular portion being in
fees and expenses,
Claims by the hundred and by the
thousands are made up here in Wash
ington and sent ready-made to the ex-
soldiers for signature and oath. Many
men are found too honest to perjure
themselves thus, but the temptation
offered by the arrears act, which offer
cd several thousand dollars in a lump
If the case went through, is too great
in most cases to beresisted. The more
squeamish are urged by letters and
circulars to sign and swear and for