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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-20

This altogether improbable story is
told by Washington correspondent:
Susan b. Anthony has been in Wash
ington some time canvassing among
Congressman in behalf of female suf-
frage. One day last week she en-
countered new member from the far
West, who, being introduced to her,
broke out in the following fashion:
Glad to make your acquaintance, Mrs.
Anthony. Saw your son in the Senate
the other day. Looks little broken
down. Never mind that. Ought to
feel proud of him. Sturdy old boy.
Lots of life in him yet. Guess he'll
Last rs long as Rhode Island. Good
day. And without giving the veneer
able virgin time to recover from her as
constituent the bumptious Representa-
tive of the sage-grass regions disap-
peared in the crowd.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-20

A FRENCH philosopher has been col
lecting the statistics of divorce, and
lecturing on the theories with which
they supply him. The results are in
teresting. and in some respects singu-
lar. Some well-known theories are
quite upset by his facts and figures.
Taking fixed standard of ,0G0 mar
riages, the philosopher distributes all
countries into three groups-group A,
where the divorces average from to 5
in the 1000; group b, where they run
from to 10; group G, where in thou
sand marriages there are from IL to %
divorces. 1t is strange to find among
the first class the Italians, the Rus
slams, and the Scotch. It seems the
only point in common among nationali-
ties otherwise so opposed. The Swedes,
the Norwegians, the Dutch, and the
Hungarians are in the second class,
while the third includes most other
European peoples. The philosopher
insists that the laws of country have
no influence on these results. Norway
and Denmark have the same laws, and
Norway is moral and Denmark is loose.
Switzerland is one republic, but in the
canton of Lucerne there is scarcely
ever divorce, and in Appenzell there
are great many. In Catholic coun-
tries, as rule, there are few,
while in Protestant countries there
are many. Much depends on
profession. Artists and men OF
letters seem very unfortunate in
their unions. Moreover, the statistics
of suicide run parallel with those of di-
vorce. Saxony is the country where
both are found in greatest numbers. For
a space of three years the number OF
suicides remained stationery in Sweden,
and so did the divorces. Both are
checked by the birth of children. The
lecturer closed with singular statistic.
Where the husband is from five ia
twenty-five years older than his wife
the number of divorces runs up to 184
in the 1000; where he is more than
twenty-five, they drop to l per cent.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-20
THE WAR In THE S0UDAN.

London dispatches give full particulars OF
Gen. Graham's assault upon Osman Dignas
fortified position In Egypt, which appears 70
have resulted in o great Victory for the British
arms. The attack was made ut an early hour
In the morning. Probably not more than 5000
rebels were seen in front, but az the British adj
vanced more sprang up, sometimes 300 yards
away, armed with spears. Brandishing huge
shields, these charged down uron the British
ranks without hesitation at breakneck speed
until bullets laid them low The British stormed
the works where the rebels were in force. The
gallant blacks held ont shield and spear against
bullet and bayonet until the trenches around
looked like graves. After three bours Of con-
tinuous fiR ting, the rebel position was taken
and Osman Dfgna defeated. The fighting was
more severe than on Feb l. The battle lasted
until noon. The battle was q series of desperate
close fights The Soudanese'fought with the ut
most recklessnees. The British loss was 100
men killed, many of whom we're officers, and 100
wounded. Che rebel loes was 400 killed
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-20

IT is not matter of surprise at all
that the Chicago baby show should have
developed kicker" The wonder is
that among fifty or sixty babies there
were not several kickers. In vindica-
ton of baby character it is only fair to
say that the one objection that is raised
comes from the father Of baby, who
thinks that his wife should have taken
the prize for "the handsomest mother"
present. He complains that his wife
was ahead until somebody started o
boom for one of the homeliest moth
-ers in the house, just for joke, and
gave her q majority of votes. He ad-
mits that the managers were not to
blame, as they could only award accord
ing to the number of votes cast; but this
sort of thing is calculated to discourage
exhibitions of babies and beauties in
Chicago and other cities.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-20

EVERYBODY knows how exasperating
it is to lose key, particularly when
you lose it outside locked door
that you are anxious to get on the other
side of. 1t appears that the British
Parliament keeps its doors locked be-
tween sessions now. ct used to keep
them locked when in session formerly. }
Just before the present sitting began
the key of the House of Commons was
lost, and the dispatches say that great
anxiety prevailed in consequence. One
can only imagine how bad the members
from Ireland would feel if the key had
been permanently lost; and what dire
disaster would have supervened if her
Majesty's loyal opposition had been pre-
vented from moving vote of censure
on the Governments Egyptian policy if
they had not turned up.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-20

SENATOR PHILETUs SAWYER, of Wis
consin, was raised" in st. Lawrence
County, New York, bought his time"
of his father, and started out for him
self when II years old. He had in his
belt 81, 200 and 500 to pay his expenses
on his way West. He wanted another
dollar and borrowed il of his brother. In
q few years it began to accumulate. He
made lucky speculations in timber
lands, and his wealth increased. Re-
GENTLY he returned to his old home in
st. Lawrence County, where he found
his brother in straitened circumstances.
Debt had got the best of him, and to
satisfy mortgage his home was about
to be sold. @What is the amount 2"
asked Philetus. Twelve hundred dol
lars" answered Philemon, with q face
as long as the Signal Officers report
40, brace up" said the Wisconsin
statesman; "I'll pay You what owe
YOU. which, with the interest, will be
enough to straighten this matter out I"
But, n said the former, "you dou't owe
me anything" "Yes, l do" replied
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-20
Che Jrne 9urtheruer.
PAW PAW. MICHIGAN.

' THE Self-acting Sewing Machine
Company OF Leadenhall street, London,
has taken out and is working patent
which will save the necessity for the use
of either hands or feet The new mo-
tor drives the sewing machine by q
process of clockwork-neither bulky
nor complicated. The motive power is
completely under control, so that while
1T can be made to drive needle at
the rate of about thousand stitches q
minute 1t con also be worked slowly.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-20

For the week ending March +. 1884. the reports
indicate that lniiut and dy senteIy increased,
and that rheumatism and consumption de-
crease In area OF prevalence.
Al the STATE capital the prevailing winds dur
ing the week ending March were norLnwe est,
and, compared wit n the preceding week, the tenn
per ture WIS sligh IN lower. the absolute
nd tho relative humidity, and the day and tho
,Iight OF ne were ltss.
Including reports 10y regular observers aAd
others, Cipntheria was reported Present during
tie week ending March y. and nee, at IL places
nameiy. Aiembic, Detroit. Enst Saginaw. Grand
taIits, kalamazoo, Linden, Mason. Monroe.
OTosso, Punti.c. Ronald. Saginaw: scarlet fever
NJ Is places. Albion. Biilgewatcr, Detroit, DorT,
East saginaw. Grand RHpid-, Hcisey. kalama-
roc, Lansing. Mason, Monroe. hOecow, Mt.
Pleasant. ORLEANS. Pontiac, ltsreon. Rodney,
herman, st JOHN, St Joseph, Saginaw. Cniou
CITY. VicNsburg. WGylaud: mcaslcs at places,
Detrrit, East Saginaw, Linden. Orleans. Plain
well. Saginaw, Wayland. One case OF small poS
was reported In Bath Townehip March z.
HENRY Is. BAKER, Secretary.
Lansing. March IL, 1854
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-20
RANDE'S KIT.


The authorities of the Joliet Prison owed
the well-nigh fatal assault which Rande made
upon them To their incxcusable carelessness.
In the pockets of the desperate were found
sharp deadly weapon, known in the saddle
ry business IA "oookeye punch" n monkey
wrench, n shoe-knlfe, an awl-han,ile, "A small
slate, a wooden model, bottles OF oil and glyc-
crime, sponges, cotton batting n tin tube, an
almanac, n comb, a coppc fheaded spike, lead
pencils made by himself out of harness black.
ing, buttons, rivets, sheets Of paper with ex-
tracts of news about tho James boys ana
Younger brothers. n pocket Bible used ~
scrap book, 100 homeopathic powders, spools
OF thread and pages from book of chemistry.
A Calling gun and an ammunition wagon
would have completed his outfit
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-20
The Cattle Plague Spreading.
[Chioago Telegram. ]

Unfortunately there remains no longer a
doubt that the foot and mouth disease has
broken ont in bingham County, In this State.
lnvo stigations ut bingham and at Blue Point,
IN the neighboring county of Cumberland,
prove that several herds are infected.
The farmers, not knowing the symptoms OF
the ds.a.e, attributed the rottrg OF the hoof
to freezing during the cold weather. But as
several animals comfortably hous d have been
affected this theory has been abandoned. 1t has
been ascertained beyond reasonable doubt that
the cattle IN the bel OF country between Shum-
rie ity In Cumberland County. in the east, are
infected. The farmers are somewhat alarmed,
but arc ready to submit TO such regulations as
may be deemed necessary for checking the dis
ase. Gov. Hamilton has ordered state Vot-
erinarian Paaren e. proceed 10 the infected
county The district Will y. obablJ be quaran-
tined
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-20
The Richest Man I'm the World.
New York Dispatch.

In an. interview with a reporter OF the New
York Morntng Ne,oS, W. II. Vanderbilt said !:
81 believe | am tho richest man in the
world. In England the Duke or Westminster
Is said 20 be worth 5000, 0O0, 00O, but 1t Is
mostly in lands and houses. 1t does not
y:eid him 2 per cent A year from now
shah be worth moro than 500, OC0, 800 and will
have an income equal to per cent. on that
amount" He owns 930, $40 shares OF railway
stock. valued at sss, 750, 600. his railway bonds
amount to Se6, s5T, 40 he holds s73,5s0, COO in
Government and a trifie OF s.. O00. co.. In other
securities - the aggregate wealth OF this
Midas being sol 30, 413. And tho SNOWFALL
rolls on.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-20
BRIEFS.

OsMAN DIoNA prays while hts soldiers
tight.
JENNIE YoUNos, OF Hoosick Falls, fell be-
tween the Stats OF her bed and was choked TO
death.
DEACON JOHN CoRwITH, n wealthy farmer
of Beaver Dam, Wis, lost his lite by freezing
his big toe.
A PHILADELPHIA young man Is under ar
rest for stealing money In order 70 buy q
Wedding outfit
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-20

A YOUNG lady recently arrived at
New Bedford, Mass. on the bark We
ronica. from Fayal. This young lady
was married at the islands several
weeks ago, yet, singularly, the first
glimpse of her husband was obtained
through the cabin window of the We
ronica, as he stood on Propeller wharf
impatiently waiting for the vessel to
come alonside the dock. The courtship
had been conducted by the friends of
the young people. Photographs were
exchanged, and the compact was made
The bridegroom forwarded q power of
attorney, and the ceremony of marriage
was performed by priest ct Fayal,
marrying the young girl to a man thou
sands of miles away. When they met
in the cabin the girl blushed, the hus-
band smiled, and they prosaically
shook hands Both were apparently
completely satisfied with their venture,
and the husband bore his young wife
proudly away.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-20

Shorty. "You remember lending me 81
when i went West; well here it is with
returns and he counted out 81 800.
Every dollar took away with me has
brought me 81 500 in return. II you
ever get hard up let me know, and I'll
help you out again"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-20

ApRoPos of the Mapleson- Gerster ur
'leasantness, Eugene Field, Of tn
chicago Daily News, perpetrates tn
One night the charming Gerstsr said:
Now, listen, Colonel, to me
will not sing-In quit instead.
Unless I'm raid what's due me.
Tn mad to think that you should think
That / am such greeny
To let you lavish all the chlnk
On Mrs. Nicolinil
Then Mapleson. in guileful vein,
Protested he was busted.
And Gerster on the midnight train
Incontinently busted.
Back to her babe in York she HE'D
This operate charmer-
And put all other roles aside
For that of simple mamma
But Napleson. when she had fed,
Forthwith began to worry
The telegram he sent her said:
Come back. and please To hurry.
I'll build palace car for you,
And bear your tantrums meeklv,
And pay your salary when it's due
That is To say. tri-weekly."
So back to Mapleson went she,
Az sweet "a dripping honey.
And now as happy as can be,
Because she got her money.
When asked what caused the recent row,
They answer twas the baby
This fairy tales sufficient now
TO fool the public, may be-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-20
Not All Alike.

Nearly all the heterodox men have
seen believe all men are coming to the
same destination. Tom Paine and
Whitefield, Jezebel and Florence
Nightingale, Charles Guiteau and
James A. Garfield, John Wilkes Booth
and Abraham Lincoln, side by side II
this be true, turn from such heaven
With loathing. -Rer. Dr.. Tatma0e.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-20
SPLNTERS.

MANY Mexican periodicals are edited by
women.
FREpDY GgBHARpr has lost 50 much money
on the race-track, II II said. that Mrs. Lang
try is talking Of giving him Jereft,
THE bullet that killed Gen. warron ut the
hattle of Bunker Hin, Is I'm possession OF
William III. Montague, of Boston.
Mas. CHARLES. called tho "biue woman
because her skin was the color OF indigo I'm
conse luenoe of using drugs, Is dead at
Worcester Md.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-20
TIE report of the State Salt Inspector show
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 March 8. 1884, as follows. Number Of OBJ
servers heard from, 40:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-20

A DETROIT policeman claims that sevrn.
cightbs OF the inmates OF the houses OF III
fame In that city come from Canada. He
says they como to Detroit To ind work and
are directed 10 those bouses, where they are
given straight work for whiic> but are coon
brought TO the lowest depths Of degradation
by the kecpcrs Of tho dives.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-20

LOUISVILLE has a barber shop managed
entirely by women.
Op the 100 members OF the Iowa House
nfty say that they have no religious prefer
ences-
The New York market 10 giuttcd with
potatoes. Thousands or car loads remain
unsold
oIRL IL years old has Just been srrcsted
In Boston for attempting 10 set fire TO school
building.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-20

Adrian, havo received patent on their but
ton making machine.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-20

pOsCAR WILDE says that everything ir
America II twice as large 40 IL need be.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-20

DR. Al wATrs. OF Boston, has caught and
ktIlcd 4,06s dogs during the past seven years.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-20

THE Detroit Park Theater has been sold 10
Edward kantor, the prioe being $4,000
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-03-20

SENATORS MILLER, from California, owns
tho finest residence In Washington
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-11-21
Good Nerve.

An incident happened very shortly af-
ter the first woven wire had been
stretched across the East river from the
two abutments upon which now hangs
suspended the grandest bridge in the
world: "a lasting monument to the
skill of The engineers, and looked upon
with pride by all Americans and viewed
with admiration and wonder by the
world.n A small car had been arranged
so that tie workmen could wheel them
selves across the span, twisting each
time as they did so another wire into
the grand cable which now forms one of
of the main supports of this costly struc-
ture. A prominent young lady con-
ceived the idea of crossing In the same
manner as the workmen, and although
her friends tried hard to dissuade her, II
was all to no purpose. The rash lady
assembled to the summit of the pier, and
seating herself in the chair, 1t was but Il
moment before she was pluckily draw
ing herself toward the opposite pier.
Such courage could not but be admired.
But as they gazed on the poor girl they
noticed that she had stopped almost In
the very center of the cable, and horrors,
as thci look again her head has fallen
lOrNu anu ene waves u Wullt MANU-
kerchlrr in her hand telling her friends
that she is fainting. The widest con-
sternaI IN now ensued; the ladies
screamed and tainted and the gentlemen
offered large sums to anyone who would
attemli rescue. After much hesita-
ton handsome young man dressed MS n
sailor volunteered to make the attempt.
The brave lad, after divesting himself OF
hat and shoes, started out hand over
hand toward the still swaying figure so
far from him. AS the young girl had
now completely lost consciousness 1t was
feared by many that the swaying of the
cal lc would throw her out Of the chair.
MANY turned away unable to look at
such - spectacle, and ten thousand 9th
ers on both shores watched the sailors
progress with interest. The brave lad
finally reached the car, and us he, sup
porting the lady with one arm, sue.
cessiully commenced the return trip Il
mighty shout arose, and ten thousand
handkerchiets were applied to tear
stained eyes. Hark, another resounding
shout. ''she is saved' "she is savedn
But the brave fellow has tainted and
they are applying restoratives; he opens
his eyes aud receives their thanks but
refuses all offers of money, saying, mo
keep the money; did not do 1t for that,
and added, ~ seldom need money, buI
when do, 90 to my uncle, Emerson
in San Antonio, Texas, and always
get It,"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-11-21
LOCAL NOTES.

Closing out fine shoes at Sheets.
Every smoker should try Little JOKER"
Call on Sheets, Dullnig block. lS-tf
See our neokwear for fall
lO-2O-lmo. PANCoAsT Il SoN.
For good ond cheap Photographs 90 to
+. Rivoire, artist, II Navarro street.
No other houses but Ramsay q Ford
sells the Rienhardt q Loeloif tree.
Call on Sheets, Dullnig block. ls-tf
Table board at Central hotel at 81 so
per week. Regular board 81 per day.
Gents fine furnishing goods at Sheets.
If you want good trunk. cheap, call
on Sheets, Dullnig block.
Call on Sheets, Dullnig block. lS-tf
For life-size Crayon Portraits go to +.
Rlvoire, artist, II Navarro street.
Closing out fine shoes at Sheets.
Our custom department is superior
this fall. Finest of imported and domes-
tic goods. PANCoAsT q Son.
Stetson hats and all leading brands at
Sheets, Dullnig block.
Closing out fine shoes at Sheets.
Ramsay q Ford use the celebrated
Rienhardt q Loeloff saddle trees. Him
Gents fine furnishing goods at Sheets.
Hats, everything new for fall, at
lO-2O-lmo. PANCoAsT q Sons.
For Carte de Visit Mt $3.50 and $500,
cabinet at Si.00 and $500, and panel size
at 500 and $500 dozen. 90 to T..
Rivoire, artist, II Navarro street.
Look at our show windows.
lO-2O-lmo. PANCoAsr & Son.
praftiact
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-11-21
RAYS OF LIGHT.
Gathered by Reporters on Their
Tours Through Town.
-Muslc at The Maverick last night.

Music at the Maverick last night.
-Tramps overrun the city at present.
business is assuming more healthy
activity daily.
No new deaths reported at the
Health Officers office to-day.
Tho advertising boards for the late
circus nre being taken away.
Cross-walks, very much needed, are
bein laid on North Flores street.
Cor citizens are preparing for
Thai giving, and turkeys are selling
rapidly on Military plaza.
Divine services at the Temple Beth
III this evening at 1880, and on to-mor-
row morning nj 10 o'clock.
The better class of citizens are very
indignant ut the lecherous conduct of
Desitc, and serious threats Of n mob are
being made.
Last nights international and Great
Northern train was an hour and half
late, said to have been caused by u
washout.
w. NJ. Whtford and Albert Solo
mon, two Jehus, had ilstic encounter
on Main plaza last night, and Officer
Caldwell arrested both of them.
An English family named Wood,
who live In n tent near the Lone Star
brewery, are In very destitute Circum-
stances, the mother and daughter being
very i'll.
"A shot was fired last night by u
man on Dryer avenue. For what pur-
pose Is not known but soon after the
shot Il man came running hurricdly to-
wards Main Plaza.
"A great many parents are worrying
themselves unnecessarily because OF the
reports that so many children are suf-
iering from diptheria. These reports
are exaggerated.
The ladies Of the Temple Beth FL
Aid society Will give n grand supper on
Next Wednesday evening at the store
house on Commerce street. which was
formerly occupied by Erastus Reed.
A large number of ladies and gentle
men engaged in rolling ten-pins at the
Turner's alley at Turner hall last night.
The Indies night for rolling ten-pins Mt
this alley Is every Thursday night.
Love hath no season" was APPLY IL
Illustrated by an adoring swain early
this morning In Travis park. when amid
the drilling rain and dripping trees he
told his tale of love and got consider
ably left.
The case Of the san Antonio Ma
tional bank vs.. 4. Philo and others. was
concluded in the District court yester.
day. Judgment being given In favor of
the san Antonio National bank, the
homestead claim Of Mrs. A. Philo not
being sustained.