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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26

DEMoREsT's Monthly The great
city of the lakes is noted for its novel
and stupendous enterprises. Its ele-
vators, railway depots, water-works,
and corners" are the biggest" things
of the kind in the known world. But
Chicago is not happy. 1t has plenty
of fiat prairie land and vast unsalted
sea to the east, but nowhere in sight
is there an island. Now an island is,
above all things, the pet delight of the
average man and woman of Chicago
and so as nature has been niggardly
in this respect, new artificial island
has been projected at point about a
mile distant in Lake Michigan from the
Chicago shore. 1t is to be forty acres
in extent, and will have a hill for hotel
in the center, which will be at least
fifty feet above the water line, and will
afford a magnificent view of the lake
and city. The land is to be formed of
sand and clay dredged from the lake.
On the shore side is to be a land
locked harbor of seven acres, to admit
lake craft of any size. The island is to
be guarded by breakwater seventeen
feet in height. The lake at this point
is eighteen feet deep. 1t is expected
that this will be the great pleasure
resort of the Western country during
the summer season. 1t will be another
Coney Island, but without the CLANS,
salt water, or the surf. The cost of
this Improvement will be over $1,000
000 Now that it has an island, Chicago
ought to have chain of mountains,
not so remote as the Rockies. If near
enough to this enterprising city, the
range would cut off the northwestern
storms that are so chilling, uncomfort-
able and sometimes destructive. Seri-
ously, this project for an island shows
great enterprise on the part of the Chi
cago people, and will undoubtedly pay
expenses
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26
The Country Is Progressing.

When one realizes the comforts we
enjoy now days and those enjoyed by
our ancestors 200 years ago, we can but
pity the people who struggled along
and lived at that early day. The fol-
lowing law was in force 200 years ago
in the New Haven colony: whatsoever
shall inveigle or draw the affections of
any Made or Made servant, either to
himself or others, without first gaining
the consent of her parents, shall pay to
the plantation for the first offense 40
shillings; the second, "A; for the third
he shall be imprisoned or corporeously
punished. And under that law the
police reports give the particulars of
the prosecution of Jacobeth Martin and
Sara futile, "for sitting down on a
chestle together, his arms around her
Waste, and her arms upon his shoulder
or about his neck, and continuing in
that sinful posture about half an hour,
in which time he KISSED her and she
kissed him, or they kissed one an
other, as We witnesses testified" Imag-
inc one of the Yale students being ar
rested and compelled to pay fine
every time he Rugged made" there
at New Haven of the present day. The
country is progressing, anybody can
see that.-Peck'S Sun.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26
The Midnight Sun.

In the far northwest there were
streaks of cloud, gray, rose, pink,
orange, and purple, beneath which the
sun suddenly dipped into the sea, and
went out of sight; but the glory of sun
set continued all night. The darkness
of the darkest hour was never
greater than that of sum
mer evening in England. On deck we
could read all night, even the smallest
type. The sea was smooth and clear
as mirror. All night long the sailing
ships went on their course. All night
long the sea gulls and other birds, of
which, by the way, there are marvel
ously few in Norway, were flying across
our bows, and the minutest object
could be distinctly seen. The effect
was intensified by the appearance of
the moon, which was at the full; and,
just as the sun set in warm glow in
the northeast, the moon became prom
nent in the southeast, clear and cold
and silvery. AS going to bed on such
q night was out of the question, we re-
NAMED on deck till sunrise, which came
about 2 o'clock. AS that hour APP
preached, the glow in the northeast be-
came more intense. Suddenly the orb
appeared i'll niche formed by the in
tersection of two islands, and sent out
level rays which fooC..d the islands and
the hill-tops with young light Pres
emily, as the vapors on the rocky islet
became condensed, weird halo was
formed around the suns disk, so that it
seemed like the eye of an eagle looking
out on the desert of waters. Deep and
dark were the shadows cast by fishing
boat and rock The simmer on the
ripping waters was like that of the
moonlight. BY and by, as the sun got
clear of the horizon, rosy hues stole
pver the sky, and nature rejoiced in the
ylories of new day.-W. S. Dalgleish,
ia Good Words.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26
Hunted Down.
[Ogden [Utahl Disiatch. ]

Last week nine Montana horse-thieves,
one of the thieves accompanied by his wife
and three children, successfully "stood off"
eight pursuers and got away with fifty head
of stolen horses, driving them into Idaho.
Another party of pursuers was organized at
Eagle Rock, Idaho. who took up the rob-
bers' trail and captured man and his wife
and children and three horses near Camas.
Following the trail of the remainder of the
band up Snake River Valley to Rex
burg, Mormon settlement, the pur-
suers "treed their game" Friday night
in house occupied by Mormon named
Kicks. The pursuing party surrounded the
house and waited for their men to emerge.
About o'clock yesterday morning two Of
the thieves came out of the house and start
ed for the stables. They were met by o
peremptory command, Throw mp your
hands," request that was Immediately
obeyed, but one hand of each Of the rob-
bers contained q murderous six-shooter.
Before they had time to use their weap-
ons one of them was shot dead and the 9TH
er captured. The remainder of the party
surrendered and will be taken to Montana
All of the stolen horses except five were
recovered
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26

from which the varnish is obtained is
disappearing. Formerly, like the null
berry tree, on which the silkworm
feeds, it was protected by law. Each
family of the upper-classes was obliged
to rear 100 trees, the middle classes
seventy, and the lower classes forty.
Since this law fell into desuetude the
cultivation of the lacquer tree has
rapidly declined. The trees were cut
down without care, AMI none were
planted to replace them, so they have
become exceedingly rare, while the
price of lacquer has enormously
increased. Similar complaints, too,
are heard of the process of disafforesta-
ton going ON in Japan since the ancient
law which required every one who cut
down tree to plant two in its place
was abolished.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26

AN Iowa lady writes to an exchange
"For three years 1 have lived in town,
and during that time my sitiing-room
has been free from flies, three only
walking about my breakfast table,
while all my neighbors rooms are
crowded. often congratulate myself
on my escape, but never knew the
reason of it until few days ago.
then had occasion to remove my goods
to another house, while / remained on
for few days longer. Among other
things removed were the boxes of gera-
NUNS and calcolarias, which stood in
my window, being open to its full ex-
text, top and bottom. The boxes were
not gone half an hour when my room
was as full of flies as those of my neigh
bors around me. This, to me, was q
new discovery, and perhaps it may
serve to encourage others in that which
is always a source of pleasure, namely,
window gardening. Mignonette, planted
in long, shallow boxes, placed on the
window sill, will be found excellent for
this purpose"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26

KRUPP, the great gunmaker, has in
troduced new kind of powder, which
is. deservedly, creating quite a sensa-
ton among experts, inasmuch as it may
lead to the disuse of the black powder
1t is known under the modest name of
brown powder, owing to its peculiar
color, which resembles chocolate or
cocoa, and owes its discovery to mere
accident. According to the reports on
the trials hitherto made, the brown
powder has decided advantage over
the black in producing greater veloci-
ty, with an equal pressure of gas, and
being applicable to guns Of every cali
Der. The remarkable fact about it is
that it explodes only in tightly closed
space, while in the open space or pow
der box it ignites slowly and without
explosion, although it is said to consist
of saltpeter, sulphur, and charcoal, like
black powder, the difference consisting
in the relative proportions of these in
gradients. 1t is supposed that the de-
gree of conformation of the wood from
which the charcoal is made plays a
prominent part in the new discovery, as
the color of the powder seems to indi-
cate; as also that the dangerous explo-
sions in mixing and preparing it may
henceforth be prevented. OF special
strategetic Importance is the fact that
the smoke of the brown powder is much
thinner, and hence will more quickly
disappear than that produced by the
black powder. Trials are now making
in all the larger artillery services on
the continent, and if they confirm the
improvements claimed, there can be no
doubt that the new invention may pro-
duce an entire revolution in the militia
ry world
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26

For the week ending June IA. 1894. the reports
indicate that remittent fever increased and
that ionsilitis, cholera morbus, and influenza de-
creased in area of Prevalence.
AT the State capital the prevailing winds dur
ing the week ending June Is were northeast
and, compared with the preceding week. the
temperature was lower, the absolute humidity
and the day and the night ozone less, and the
relative humidity the same.
Including reports by regular observers and
others, diphtheria was reported present during
the week ending June IL, and since. at IL places,
namely Calumet, Charlotte, Detroit Easr Sagi-
nav, Evart Fenton, Grand Rapids, Linden,
Manistee, Maple Rapids, Mics, Pontiac; scarlet
fever at 10 places, Calumet, Detroit, Grand
Rapids, Lake, Man stee, Muskegon, Otsego,
Pontiac, Sand Beach, Vicksburg; measles at &
places Detroit, Grand Rapids, Grecnville. Kala-
mazoo, Marshall, Mendon, Niles. Ypsilanu.
Smallpox was reported at Rose Lake, Osceola
County June IA.
Henry Il BAKER SECRETARY
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26
CHIPS.
recovered

A CITIZEN Of New Orleans is making
fortune selling iced tea
YALLER Doc and Raw Dog are the
names of two little towns south Of Hepp-
ner, Oregon.
MR.. A. w. HARMON. of Savannah, has o
team of gray horses which has taken the
one hundredth bridal couple to the nuptial
ceremonies.
THIRTY THOUSAND horse trucks are
employed in the business of New York
city. Upwards Of S2O,OO0,0o is invested
IN this industry.
A CURIOSITY in the shape of a single
stem from a rosehush, containing 139 roses
and opening buds, was on exhibition in
Santa Rosa last week.
A NEW YORK grocer. who sells 6ndling
wood TO the poor at cents a bundle, figures
that he gets $34. 92 for a cord Of hemlock
worth - up country.
Miss MARION BOOTH. a female compos-
itor in the Pascagoula (Miss.) Star Of
foe, is only fifteen years old, but she sets
1000 ems solid long primer, newspaper
measure, in one hour.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26
ITEMS.

FOREIGNERS own 20, CAT 900 acres of land
in this country.
IT will cost Brooklyn 100000 to put
the wires of her fire department under
ground.
THE suit of the Car of Russia consists
Of 105' Adiutants- General, sc Majors Gen.
eral, and 104 aids-de-camp.
Miss KATE FIELD has spent the winter
among the Mormons of Salt Lake City, and
will spend the summer at Newport.
THERE is an unrepealed law in the Dis
trict of Columbia which brands with a red
hot iron the tongue of he who uses profane
language.
AN advertisement in the Paris Figaro an
nounces that man of 36, titled, intelligent,
and energetic, would accept any situation,
even one perilous and requiring him to go
far away, or marriage, in return for the pay
ment of $40, 900 of debt.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26

j. SANFORD SALTUs, of Fairfield,
Conn, has in his possession an ivory
image of an elephant. The image is
about six inches in height, is cut from
solid piece of ivory and is inlaid with
diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds,
and other precious stones. The eyes
are two unusually bright diamonds, and
in the center of crescent at the top of
the head is a sapphire of great brill
fancy. The image is the badge of
office of the standard-bearer of the King
of Siam.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26

A PAVEMENT of earthen-tile blocks,
about eight inches square and four
inches thick, impregnated with blum
nous products and laid with hot-tar
joints on six inches of concrete, has
been put down experimentally in Berlin.
1T is not expected to be subjected to the
American process of tearing up every
few months to lay down a new line of
pipes in the street. and to be relaid by
a contractor who is not responsible to
anybody.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26

CoRN-sTARCH CAKE.-Whites of four
eggs, one cup of powdered sugar, one
halt cup of butter, two-thirds cup of
corn starch, one-half cup of sweet milk,
pne cup of -four, two teaspoonfuls of
baking powder, lemon favoring. Cream
The butter and sugar thoroughly either
with the hand or a silver spoon, mix
the corn starch with the milk, and add.
Then add the eggs, beaten stiff; next
the sifted flour, into which the baking
powder has been stirred.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26

PAUL DANA, the talented young son
of the editor of the New York Sun,
will be married in the fall to the daugh-
ter of William Butler Duncan. As the
custom is with rich New Yorkers, Miss
Duncan has gone abroad with her
mother to buy her wedding outfit. She
will DOUBTLESS compete with Miss Aston
for some of Worth's best efforts this
summer. Miss Duncan is about 20
years of age, and has been particular
belle during the last season. Mr..
Dana will doubtless some day succeed
his father as editor of the Sua.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26
HENRY b. BAKER, Secretary

Mrs. George Wilson, wife of the muir
derer, who is now serving life sentence at
Jackson, for shooting Patrolman Alonzo f.
Billiard, at Detroit last November, died at
Newberry, Ont, aged % years. Immedi-
ately after the conviction of her husband,
Mrs. Wilson went to her native place, where
she died. She suffered so much from men,
tai depression that her health became af-
fected. She rarely left the house, and at
last she died of broken heart
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26
"WHY, I've lost my watch and chain !"

"WHY, I've lost my watch and chain !"
exclaimed man who had just stepped
aside after purchasing ticket at the
box Office of one of the Brooklyn thea
tiers. Il had them but moment ago
while stood in the line" said he to a
policeman who questioned him. The
policeman hastily entered the parquet,
and was just in time to see the man
who had gone in walking down the CEN
ter aisle. Attached to one of the but
tons at the back of his coat was heavy
gold chain, from which was suspended
gold watch. 1t appears that in con-
sequence of the line of ticket purchas-
'ers being compact the chain had be-
come fastened to the button and the
timepiece dragged from the pocket of
the owner.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26
Jhe Trns Yurtherusr.
PAW PAW. MICHIGAN.

The delegates of the Transvaal re
public were shocked by the half-nude
costumes of Partisan society ladies,
and one of them tainted when he saw a
.ballet-girI.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26

Mr.. BEEcHER says that if all the
'chestnuts he stole while boy of ID or
IA in Boston were to rise up before
him on judgment day there would be a
pretty wormy time.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26
Health I'm MICHIGAN.

Reports to the State Board of Health, Lansing,
by observers of diseases in different parts of the
State show the principal diseases which caused
most sickness in Michigan during the week
ending June II. 1884, as follows. Number of OBJ
servers heard from. "A:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26

A CONTEMPORARY says that Boston
woman has discarded her husband and
now pets her pug dog. This was the
style of Madam de Stael, who once said !:
"The more 1 know OF men the better /
like dogs"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26

WOMEN of the world never use harsh
expressions when condemning their
rivals. Like the savage, they hurl ele-
CANT arrows, ornamented with feathers
of purple and azure, but with poisoned
points
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26

The editor of London Truth is in
dulging in some statistics that may per-
haps give more satisfaction to the En-
glish masses than to the royal family.
Among his recent computations is one
showing that 81, 100000 annually spent
upon the Queen, her household, and
numerous relatives would give a meal
to 600, 900 children on 300 days in the
year. The figures are probably cor
rect, and the Queen will doubtless be
immensely pleased to know that she
can do so much good with her money.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26

A NOVEL reason for asking new
trial was recently advanced in Wash
ington court. The counsel of q con-
victed murderer based his plea on the
ground that William M. Frank, one of
the jurors, who is of the Hebrew faith,
was not sworn as juryman with hat
on and with his hand on the five
books of Moses, which is the custom
of administering oaths to Jews, and
which manner of taking an oath they
regard as most binding upon their con-
sciences, but was sworn as a believer
in the Christian religion is sworn"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26

The Independent Order of Odd Eel
lows is the largest benevolent society in
the world.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26

The japanese native papers are cry
ing out at the extinction of the lacquer
industry of the country. The tree
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26

LORD SHAFTEsBURY wants the surplus OF
30, 600 English females semitic America.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26

MEXICO is afflicted with a large number
of female counterfeiters.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26

West Bay City has voted TO issue
$50, 900 in bonds for municipal purposes.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-26
GARRISON GOES UNDER.
An Assignment by the Famous
Millionaire for the Benefit of
Creditors.
IlI-IIealth the Cause The Action
Claimed to Have Been
Unnecessary.
New York telegram.l

Cornelius X. Garrison has assigned to
John t. Perry. with preferences amounting
TO 1851 900. Commodore Garrison is well
known as formerly deeply interested in the
Pacific Mail. New Orleans and West India
steamship lines, and is the largest stock
holder in profitable gas companies in this
city, st. Louis, New Orleans and other
large cities. He was the principal owner of
the Missouri Pacific Railroad, but sold out
few years ago to JAY Gould. He has
been interested latterly in numerous rail-
way schemes. He was formerly resident
of st. Louis, and made the bulk of his
fortune prior to the rebellion.
The preferences amount to $631, 800. dis
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24

w ANTED-A young man desires hoard =
w private family. Address. SIAM N
terms, G. e. B., Freight office, Save WANING
Florida and Yves tern Railway.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24
The Dakota War.

There is so much speculation in lands
and town lots in Dakota that quarrels
over the locations OF county seats are not
unusual. Every once in P while a county
seat war is reported to be in progress in
that Territory. The one that is attracting
attention there now looks rather threat
eniug. One party wants the county seat
Of a certain county at Traverse, and the
other wants It 10 remain at WilmOt. The
Traverse party has the records, and they
are guarded by determined men armed
with shotguns and Winchester rifles.
The women and children have been
ordered away from the town in ex-
pectation OF = bloody fight. The
WilmOt party IS also armed with Win
chester rifles and shotguns, and is ex-
pected 10 attack Traverse very soon. Both
sides having determined to have the
county records or die, there is slight
prospect that Traverse will be painted
red.
Dakota is growing 50 rapidly, however,
that the loss Of a few voters will not be
greatly missed. If men of Dakota would
rather fight over the location Of a county
seat than to settle the matter amicably
and in accordance with the demands Of
fairness and justice, it is probable that
nobody will interfere to prevent them
from shooting one another.
Not very long ago there was a similar
war in Dakota over the location of the
State capital. Great care was taken to
get commissioners to select the site who
it was thought would act honestly and
for the best interest Of the people Of the
Territory. 1t turned out, however, that
a very large part Of the place selected had
been purchased by the commissioners,
and that if their action had been con-
firmed they would, in all probability, have
made fortunes.
Dakota is knocking at the door of the
Union and asking admission. Before her
request is granted it would be well for
her people to prove that they are law
abiding citizens. The warlike attitude
which the people of Traverse and WilmOt
are maintaining towards each other midi
Gates that they need a little disciplining
before being entrusted with the manage
ment Of their political affairs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24

" ANTED, everybody to know that IN
W just received large assortment of fave fave
buiscuits aud fine candies, put mn in ala aoncy
style. RADERICK, Bull street, near .Ionale
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-24
Minister Kasson's Dispatcb


Mr.. John a. Kasson, our Minister to
Germany, sent the following dispatch to
his friends in Iowa:
BERLIN, Dec. 1S.-The report of cheer
ing for Cleveland at the American Thanks
giving banquet here was a willful false
hood. KAssON.
1t would not be easy to determine why
Mr.. KassOn sent this dispatch. He has
always been credited with having a fair
amount Of good sense, although there
were those who knew him well in Con-
gress who thought that he was some
thing Of a dude. What difference
did it make to him whether OF
not a report was published in this
country that the President-elect was
cheered at the American Thanksgiving
banquet at Berlin? Why shouldn't he
have been cheered? What more natural
thing could have occurred at the banquet
than cheers for Gov. Cleveland? 1t is
probable that there were Democrats as
well as Republicans at the banquet, and
that the cheers, If there were cheers, were
instigated by an enthusiastic and patriotic
Democrat. But if all present at the BAN
quet were Republicans, there is no
reason why there should not have
been cheers for the next President
If there were cheers for anybody. Mr..
kasson does not show Indignation because
it was reported that there were cheers
at the banquet, but because it was
reported that there were cheers for
Gov. Cleveland. Clearly Mr.. Kasson has
shown himself unworthy TO represent the
United States at Berlin. He ought to be
recalled before he commits some grave
blunder that will cause the nation to
blush for him.