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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03
Safety Gates mt Railway Crossings.

The Railroad Commissioner of Michigan,
referring to his order issued Nov. %, 1883.
requiring gates of some improved pattern to
be erected by railroad companies at the cross
ings of their respective railroads by other
railroads within the limits of the State, now
advises the managers of the various Michigan
roads that, having fully considered sugges
tions made in connection with the subject,
and inspected such plans as had been pre-
sented to him for examination, he had con-
cluded to adopt and prescribe for use under
the provisions of aforesaid order gates of the
pattern OF those now erected and in opera
ton by the Chicago and Grand Trunk, Grand
Rapids and Indiana, and Michigan Central
Railroad Companies at vicksburg and
Cha rlotte. The gates should be placed at a
distance not exceeding fifty feet from
the crossing, and should be kept con
stantly closed, except when opened to permit
the passage OF trains. The time prescribed
for the construction of these gates has al
ready expired and as far as could DO ascer-
tanned none has yet been built except as
above noted. The failure, the Commissioner
presumes, to comply with the order may be
attributed to the severity of the winter and
the uncertainty as to what plan of gate
would meet the Commissioners approval.
The cato adopted has been selected on &C
count of its simplicity and economy of con-
struction, and the Commissioner hopes that
it will meet with the general approval of the
railroad officials. But any other device of
equal efficiency will not be rejected by the
Commissioner. He hopes that the order will
be complied with as soon as the season per
mits, The Commissioner also calls attention
TO a very valuable appliance recently patent
ed by Mir. Warrick, of the Engineer Depart
ment of the Chicago and Grand Trunk-an
interlocking semaphore. 1t has been sub
jected to practical test under the Commits
sioners notice, and he has no doubt, from its
efficient working, that 1t will prove a most
valuable protection against collisions at rail
road crossings, operated either separately or
with the crossing-gate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03
ILLINOIS,.
The State Polled by Counties.
TErrss,, tho Cbico on lOter OCEAN

the luJeT OCctu.I
Not long ago Chicago gentleman had .oe-
casion to write TO, overy County Clerk IN
Illinois upon matter of business. After
writing perhaps half dozen letters IL oc-
Cured 20 him that he would ask what the
political outlook was, and thus, without
hardly any trouble, get an idea of he situar
ton. The Intes Ocean has bven ia
vored with the privilege CT perusing tho
answers, and would be glad 10 publish
them, only so many of tie writer's ask that
their letters may lie regarded as contdential
that we arc not allowed to do so. An idea or
their contents, however, in the aggregate
can be given without the violation of conf
dence.
Neither party seems to be afflicted with
any latent elements CT discord. Not a single
letter expresses any fear of trouble on tho
temperate &C quest on, or any other side issue.
o al and personal quar- els are referred tn,
IL Of ALL as not likely TO stand in the way OF
success.
In regard to candidates the Democrats
seem 30 be Of Or 9 mind. Not a single county
Is reported TO be in fav or of any other than
the old ticket with Harrison for Governor,
except that st. Clair favors Morrison IL he
has any show. 1t is the old ticket first last.
and all the time. Let. or after letter speaks
In the most positive way as regards Demo-
cratic preference. One would say that Har-
rison would he nominated by aoclamaton
and a delegation solid for the Old ticket sent
to Chicago without the slightest doubt.
No such unanimity is expressed In regard
to Repub lean nominees. As for GOyernos,
a good word is spoken for both Oglesby and
Hamilton, no Republican betraying tina
slg htest il-feeling toward either. AS for
President, the names most favorably men
toned are Logan, Arthur, Blaine, Edmunds,
and Lincoln, the latter very frequently for
Vice President.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03
The Horseshoe Charm.

Jeems and family had the diagram of
q horseshoe placed on every conceivable
article OF wearing apparel, household
furniture, and allutensils for use, when
possible. For" said Jeems, 1T means
good luck every time. 1t is a sure
tailsman." The next day after the
monogram for g. l. was secured on oil
available places and articles, his wife
fell down stairs and broke her arm, the
baby was taken with whooping cough,
the dog ran mad, the servant girl lit
the fire with naphtha and went home,
the horse ran away and smashed the
new carriage all to filters, and Jeems
was brought home on a shutter, and,
last of all, the firm to which Jeems be-
logged went into bankruptcy. Jeems
believes in horseshoes, he does. -Canl-
bTidge Tribune.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03
In Indiana.

The village of scipio Ind, near the Ohio
line, was wiped out by tornado, Only two
houses we're left intact. Rev. Joseph Wins
ton was killed. In the region about Shelby
vile, dwellings were swept away, and out
houses, fences, hay and straw-stacks scat
tered all over the farms. Forests were up
rooted and destroyed. Near Connersville a
cyclone forty rods wide swept every
thing clean for distance of two miles.
In crossing Whitewater River, the wa
ter was lifted In an immense sheet,
and the stream left momentarly dry. A
cyclone fifty feet wide swept through Rich-
mond with alarming velocity, bearing all
sorts of rubbish with It. A Baptist church
was wrecked, aud several buildings I'M
rooted. Noar Greenfield n strip of country
two miles long was devastated, barns, fences,
and hay-stacks being mixed into an inex-
tricable mass and swept away like chat.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03
A KANSAS LYNCHING.

Samuel Fryer, the Murderer of John Pen
nington and Wife, Hanged at Mary sville
by Mob.
[Marysvllle (Kan.) Dfspatch.l
Intense excitement has prevailed here for
some days over the trial of Samuel Fryer for
the murder of the Pennington family, which
has been in progress here. Thursday even
ing tho jury returned n verdict of Guilty"
and the prisoner was taken back To JAN
II being expected that trouble would ensue,
a strong guard was placed around tho
Jail, which is flimsy concern Last night
twenty-five or thirty mask d men rode up
to the jail took Fryer out, and, going
to Spring Creek, small stream half
mile from town, threw rope over tho
boom of the bridge, and he was swung OF
into ote nifty. Wien the rope was llced
around his neck he was asked II he had any
thing TO say. He said, Eyes, and proceeded
to give full, detailt account OF the awful
and cod blooded murder of John bennington
and his wife, which he committed about the
middle OF Febrt airy near Frankfort, Kan. 1t
will be remembered that the victims were
found dead in their barn several diys after
the murder. They had beea robbed, and
Mrs. Pennington had been assaulted in
most bru nj manner and afterward XII led by
the inhuman brute, who paid the PENALTY OF
his crime last night at the hands OF mob
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03
Lincoln's Religious Belief.

q have often been asked what were
Mr.. Lincoln's religious opinions.
When 1 knew him in early life lie was a
skeptic He had tried hard to be a
believer, but lbs reason could not grasp
and solve the great problem of redemp-
ton as taught. He was very cautious
never to give expression to any thought
or sentiment that would CRATE harahly
upon Christians ear. For sincere
Christian he had great respect. He
often said that the most ambitious man
might live TO see every hope fail,
because fulhllment could only come
when life ended. But that was sub
iect we never discussed. The only
evidence | have of any change was in
the summer before he was killed. /
was invited out to the Soldiers Home
to spend tho night. AS / entered the
room, near night, he was sitting near
the window intensely reading his Bible.
Approaching him L So d: Il am so glad
to see you so probably engaged.
Yes said he, i am proftably
engaged Well said /, if you have
recovered from your skepticism, l am
sorry to say that l have not Looking
me earnestly in the face, and placing
his hand on my shoulder, he said: 'You
are wrong, Speed; take all of this book
upon reason that you can and the
balance on faith, and you will live and
die a happier and better man.
Joshua Il. Speeds Recollections.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03

A WOMAN Is foreman of the Harbor Springs
toothpick factory.
CLIO is to have half-mile race track TO DO
called the Clio Driving Park.
UNION CITY petitioners ask the Village
Council not to accept the bonds OF liquor
dealers.
Six fine lake steamers are being construct
cd at the Detroit ship-yards, at an estimated
cost Of 81, 100000
DIR. McCosH, OF Princeton, New Jersey, I'm
a recent address to the students, said; 'Our
college is not in n gooi State" Let him
move it out TO Michigan them Free Press.
MANY geese polluted the water supply OF
Ishpeming, and were shot by order of the
city authorities Now the goose ranchers
are to DO paid ut the rate OF sl.35 per goose.
past winter was ono OF the most favorable
ever known for "logging," and they are pre-
pared for and expect very lively trade the
coming season.
SUMNER HOWARD, of Michigan, was nomi-
mated by the President for Chief Justice OF
<AiANoh"' iiO was PiOoiuihS OuCcr VI Iho
Michigan House OF Representatives when
Senator Palmer was chosen TO succeed Ferry.
JUST before the engagement between the
Kearsarge and Alabama, Peter Hoogerzeil,
now OF Beverly, Mass, and william Gowing,
whose relatives are supposed to be now re-
siding at or near Detroit had their photo
graphs taken together. Gowing was the
only one of the three wounded of the Kear-
sarge crew who did not recover 1t is said
that this photograph, taken before the &C
ton, is the only one ever taken of Mr.. Cow
ing. Mr.. Hoogerzeil recently had it copied,
and Informed a Beverly representative OF
the Salem (Mass.) Neios that If he could as
certain the whereabouts of the friends he
would present them with copy.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03

For the week ending March %, 1884, the reports
indicate that intermittent fever scarlet fever,
and remittent fever increased, and that intam-
nation of kidneys and neuralgia decreased in
area of prevalence.
At the State capital the prevailing winds dur
ing the week ending March % were southeas !;
and, compared with the preceding week, the
temperature was higher, the absolute and the
relative humidity and the night ozone were
more, and tn day ozone less.
Including reports by regular observers and
others, diphtheria was reported resent during
the week ending March 22, and s,nce at is places,
namely, burlington, Bri gewater, Cooper, De-
troit, Hastings, Mason, Man stce Monroe, North
Branch, Worthwhile, Port Huron, Pontiac, Ronald,
Riley, South Haven; Scarlet fever at % places
Albion, Blissficld, Chester, CATO, Detroit, Grand
Rapids III illsdale. kalamazoo, Lakeview, Lam
sing, Mason, Mani-tee, Monroe, North Mus
kegon, Pontiac, Port Huron, Roxana, Sag nav,
ST. Clair, St Joseph, Sherman, Spencer, Sun
ield; measles at places, Albion. Detroit, Hills
dale, Linden, Mason, Monroe, Saginaw.
HENRY IS. BAKER, Secretary.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03

WASHINGTON letter: / was talking
with John Francis the other day. He
is the colored man to whom Mr.. Ed
munds gave the restaurant, with sc, 900
or $1,000 a year. do the Senato rs
generally spend much money with you?"
i asked him. "No," he went on, "as n
rule they come down here and eat
crackers and milk. Ny milk is most
all cream and they like it, Most of
them are here each day, although few
have their lunch sent to committee
room. Senatos Morrill, always eats
crackers and milk, so do Senator's
Hoar AMI Ingalls,. Mr.. Plat always
drinks tea. Senator Vest likes to stand
up to the oyster counter and take q
dozen on the shell, with some ale.
Perry Belmont is often here citing raw
oysters. Gen. Logan is worry abstemi-
Gus. Mr.. Aldrich generally eats n
steak. But the best Of our cnstom is
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03
PENNSYLVANIA.

Blaine and Randall Prime Favorites with
the Quakers.
Philadelphia Dispatch.l
Blaine and Randall had tho call In tho
county conventions Just held in this State.
In Wyoming a resolution was adopted by the
Republicans instructing the delegates to use
all honorable means to further the nomina-
ton of Blaine. In Columbia the same action
was taken, and in center a similar feeling
prevailed. On the Democratic side TildenS
old friend, William l.. Scott, was elected o
Senatorial Delegate, and will 20 a a National
Delegate TO Chicago, together with some men
who have here ofore favored Wallace, but
who are now instructed for Randall first,
last, and all the time. Scott, in strong
speech, warned the Democracy OF a scheme
on the part Of Wallace to defraud the people
of the State Of their choice, Samuel j.
Randall.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03
NEW ENGLAND DEMOCRATS.
They Want Tilden and a Revenue Tariff
EBoston Dispatch.l

They Want Tilden and a Revenue Tariff
boston Dispatchl
The Boston Post prints several columns OF
letters from Democratic mombers OF tho Leg
islaCures Of Maine, New Hampshire, Yer
mont, Massachusetts,, and Connecticut, I'm
which the writer's give their preferences for a
Presidential cand date. Tllden leads In each
STATE save Massachu setts, where re and But
Ter are about even. The Greonback members
of the Maine Legislature favor Il lden as first
chooe. On the tariff question the majority
are Tor tariff for revenue on y, and the over
wheming ma ority favor the Morrison bill
and gradual reduction Of tariff taxation.
OF the members who declare unequivocaly
for continuance of the present tariff two
arc New Hampshire men, three Connections,
and one Massachusetts,. Two New Hampshire
manui acturers favor an immediate reduction,
and one favors the tariff as.at present.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03

In reply to an inquiry as to the Diff
ference in the cost to consumers be-
tween tea, coffee and tobacco, an ex-
change replies: at is impossible to
state the cost to buyers of either tea,
or coffee, or the tobacco used in this
country. The only comparison posi-
BILE is statement of the total value of
the tea and coffee imported into the
United States at custom house appraise-
ment, and the value of the tobacco i'm
ported added to the tobacco product OF
this country, as given by the stats
tician of the Agricultural Department
at Washington, less the tobacco ex-
ported. The total value of the tea i'm
ported in 1881 was SCI ,O04, S13; of the
coffee, $50, 7S4, 391; of the tobacco and
cigars, SO, Ala, 939. The tobacco prod
net Of 1881 was valued at $34, 372, 1856,
and our tobacco exports (mostly in
leaf amounted to $40, S7S, 1854. The
grand total valuation of the tea and
coffee entered for consumption in 1881
was ST., 7S5, 204; the total value of the
tobacco consumed in this country, in
producers and importers hands, the
same year, was sos, 1868, 1871. But the
consumers had to pay much larger
advance over these prices for tobacco
and cigars than for tea and coffee, as
indicated by the fact that while the ma
terial consumed in tobacco manufacture
in the United States in 1880 is given as
SOS, 975, 905, the product is valued at
SIG, 772 ,G31, of which only about S.
100000 worth was exported. Add the
expenses and profits of retail dealers,
and the cost to consumers Of the to-
bacco used in this country swells to
about double the cost of the tea and
coffee to actual consumers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03

AT S o'clock on recent evening a
Partisan policeman observed valise
on the bench near the starting point of
line of omnibuses, and supposed that
an intending passenger had laid it down
there for a minute Finding it there
an hour later, he took it to the police
station. 1t contained wearing apparel,
notes for $1,000, purse full of gold,
and some very valuable iewelry. The
extraordinary circumstance is that no
one should have touched it during so
long time in so public place.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03

ABRAHAM HAYARD, in his younger
days and until very lately, held arts
tocracy in awe. Apropos of this,
Thackeray used to tell, when over
here, how, on the occasion of their first
dining with the Duke of Newcastle
and going together from the Garrick
in cab, he transfxed Hayward with
terror and amazement by taking out a
shilling at the hall at Portman Square,
amid all the caparisoned funkies, and
Offering to toss up for who should pay
the fare.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03

BROOKLYN Eagle: Promise ne,
dearest" pleaded the fair-haired girl,
as she stood tip-toe to kiss her lover Ga
rising young statesman of Columbus
goodnight, promise me that you will
not seek the nomination for President
this year" A shade of pain and disap-
pointment fell upon his Alpine brow,
but he banished it by mighty effort
and said proudly: 81 am an Ohio man,
Mazourka McMullen, but my love for
you IS preater than my ambition l
promise you-provided John Sherman
wants it."
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03

AN Atlanta picture dealer put in his
show window one of the familiar prints
OF Lady Godiva's progress through
Coventry. He could not have dreamed
of such a sensation as this produced.
Some of the women of the city angrily
upbraided him, others crossed the
street rather than pass Ivy his store,
and yet other persons of both sexes
urged the police to remove the out
rageous object The dealer took in the
picture, but the Indignation continued.
The matter was discussed at several
meetings, and one preacher based q
sermon upon it.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03
A Boy Dies from the Effects OF Drunk.

A recent dispatch from Carlinville, H.,
says: Thomas Fogarty, youth 10 years OF
age, was found lying In an iasensib,e condi-
ton in the southern part of the city Sunday
morning. Investigation revealed the fact
at be and two OF er boys had appropriated
Jug OF whisky belonging to a passenger ut
the depot and got beastly drunk. He re-
manned IN a comatose condition until O'Clock
the evening" when he died. The other
boys reached home and were saved.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03
In North Carolina.

A large section of North Carolina was
swept by a fierce cyclone, and many people
killed. At Newton thirty houses were blown
down, ono woman killed and fourteen per-
sons wounded. In Lenoir a whole family
were killed. At Mecklenbirg six residences
were levelcd AM n number OF people njured.
In lredell County everythiny was swept clean
i'm the track OF the tori ado, trees being
carried distance of two miles.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03
Stick.

The shortest letter on record is that
of Senator Sumner TO Secretary STAN
ton when President johnson was trying
to Dust the latter from the Cabinet. L.
was stick" That one word contains
a whole philosophy of life for those who
are wise enough to read il Alright.
"Stck and hang, young man, says Josh
Billings in some of his aphorisms.
Don't forget that it is the last six
inches that wins the race"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03
CHIPS.

TunEB COWS In Nantucket have this spring
given birth to calves without eyes.
Two ENTIRELY white opossums, with dark
Dyes, were recently found at Hot Springs,
Ark.
ADoLPH STEIN, IL yeers old, OF New York,
hanged himself.
The New York district messenger boys
have been ordered to wear ctean Shoes stand
ing collars, and short hair.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03

from the outsiders. They cat more
high-priced dinners than the Senators.
Generouss Well, not many of them.
They do not come down to the walters
very handsomely. The poorest men
are the most liberal Mr.. Frye is kind
and always has pleasant word for the
walters; so docs Mr.. Garland. Gov.
Vance has his pockets full of dimes and
throws them out literally. Gen. Lo.
gan, when he feels good, is liberal; but
the tips generally come more from out
siders than Senators"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03
PRESIDENTIAL TALK.
TiIden the First Choice OF the
Democrats of the New
England States.
Blaine and Randall Strong in Pennsyi-
vania-Preferences of Hi
nois Democrats.
OHIO.
The shermans, John and Teoumssh.

Washington telegram
"Maok," of the Sandusky Register, who 10
here, says that If it Is deemed eIpcdient TO
present the name of John sherman at Chr
cago he will secure pretty noary all the dele-
gates from Ohio, although tho Blaine senti-
ment among the voters is very strong.
Some who have been attempting 10 organize
a move ment in favor OF the nomination Of
G en-. Sherman for the Presidency are dis
turbed by tho rumor that he voted for Han
G ock at st. Louis, and are endeavorng TO AS
certain the truth of this.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03

BosToN Globe: We swear not by the
moon, tn inconstant moon, and as for
Probs, he has given us fine day once
or twice before. Don't believe him if
he says the storm is over. Never mind
him when he Marbles
Put away the gum galooshes
That our darling used to we r,
Not again need she disport Thorn,
For the weather will be fair
The statements of Probs are to be ac-
cepted with caution. "Trust him not,
he's fooling thee" His capacities for
deception are as limitless as the posi-
bilities for the future of Alaska. He is
equal to any emergency, but the public
are not equal to him and his tricks fan
tastic. Let no young man hesitate to
buy pair of rubber boots. If he had
intended to save the cost of them to
put into spring suit, he can rest easy
In the belief that it viii be a long while
before that spring suit-unless it be a
diving dress-will be the correct thing
on the streets. If he already has the
rubber boots he can invest his money
id pocket-handkerchiefs. With slush
one day and hard frost the next, about
this time look out for colds in the head.
AL of the above is discouraging, but it
is too awfully true.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03
SPLINTERS.

JuMBo is TO be taken to En- gland early In
October.
ed counties.
Col. FRAZIER, OF Lexington. Mo-, found q
nest of forty rsttlcsnakos, and killed most of
them wi a oil ID.
GOLD watch. with bullet In the back OF
the case, where IL lodged after going through
he time-piece. belongs to w. X. McGunnigle
Ut Saginaw, Mich. IL saved his fathers life
turing the war.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03
The Gras gurtherurr.
PAW PAW. MICHIGAN.

AT Bethany, Pa, Thos. Avery, while
shovcling snow out of his yard, discov-
cred buried in the snow hen which he
had missed for ten days. She had
packed the snow down and made room
the size of bushel basket. Beyond the
loss of flesh incident to the long fast
the hen was unframed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03
In south Carolina

A fierce cyclone for tho third time within
few weeks devastated a large section of South
Carolina. In Chester County many dwell
ings and barns were blown down, and sew
oral persons killed and wounded. A 7-year-
o d boy was caught in the storm and has been
miss ng ever since In Grcenvil o County
serious damage was wrought, and two lives
were lost.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-03

ALL the old envelopes, newspapers,
wrappings and scraps of paper which
accumulate in the Treasury Department
Mt Washington are carefully saved in
what is called the waste-paper room.
All this refuse is sorted out by men
and women, and sold to one firm in
New York. The receipts amount to
quite handsome little sum.