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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-12-11
A New Species of Horses.

A new species of horse from Central
Asia has been discovered by the Russian
traveller, Prejevalski, and he has been
named by naturalists in honor of the
discoverer, Equus Prejevalski. This
animal, apart from certain peculiarities
of structure, is interesting as being the
only known form of living horse which
still exists in n naturally wild state,
and which differs specifically from the
domestic animal (Equus Caballus). A
correspondent of Nature points out the
very close resemblance existing between
the outlines of this animal and the rep
reservations found inc sed on antlers
from the famous cane of La Madelame,
which figure so extensively in works on
archaeology. @Ihere is the same mass
i've head, the same hog name, absence
of forelock, pointed ears, short body,
and powerful legs, while there seems
even an indication that the long hairs
of the tail spring first from the middle
of that organ. In that prehistoric
representation from Creswell Crags,
az we'll as those from La Madelaine,
the Jaw is heavier than in the recent
specimen. ~ Boston Herald
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-12-11
Two Curious Needles.

Girls, we are afraid, don't like sewing
quite as well as they ought to. 1t is so
much easier to ask mother to do what is
needed than to do it themselves. And
many mothers, unfortunately, think it
takes less time and trouble to do the
work than to teach their daughters to
do it, But the girls may be interested
in reading about some curious needles,
if they are not obliged to use them:
The King of Prussia recently visited a
needle marufactory In his kingdom, in
order to see what machinery, with the
human hand, could produce. He was
shown a number of superfine needles,
thousands of which together did not
weigh half an ounce, and marveled
how such minute objects could be
pierced with an eye. But he was to
see that in this respect something still
finer and more perfect could be created.
The borer, that Is, the workman whose
business it is to bore the eyes in these
needles, asked for a hair from the mon
arch's head. 1t was readily given, and
with smile. He placed it at once
under the boring machine, made hole
in it with the greatest care, furnished it
with thread, and then handed the
singular needle to the astonished King.
The second curious needle is in the
possession of Queen Victoria. 1t was
made at the celebrated needle manu-
factory at Redditch, and represents the
column of Trajan IN miniature. This
well-known Roman column is adorned
with numerous scenes in sculpture
which immortalize Trajan's heroic ac-
tons in war. On this diminutive needle
scenes in the life of Queen Victoria are
represented in relief, but so finely cut,
and so small, that it requires magnify
ing glass to see them. The Victoria
needle can, moreover, be opened; il
contains number of needles of a smaller
size, which are equally adorned with
scenes in relief-Good Cheer.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-12-11
How French Women Tie Bows.

But, alas what Englishwoman can
tie bow like her French sister? The
latter ties it 80 carefully, pats it so low
ingly, looks at it from every possible
point of view with the aid of hand
glass, pulls out its wings, pluming
them as it were, and finally stabs it
through with lace pin, in the very
center, precisely where it ought to go.
/ have seen such limp and ailing bows
of late, during the hot weather, with
the pin dropping sideways, as though
it were nodding to sleep, that / feel
rather mournful on the subject. Girls
Gossip, in London Truth.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-12-11
A TRUE STORY.
DY ABBE KINNE.


Where's tho baby. grandmammal"
Thexsweetyoung mother calls
Trounller work In tho cosy Kitchen.
With its dainty whitewaslled walls.
And grandma leaves he knitting.
And looks for her all around,
But nota trace OF baby GEAR
Can anywhere be found
No sound OF its merry prattle.
No CLEAN OF 1 s sunny hair,
No patter OF tiny footsteps,
No sign of IL anywhere
All through the house and garden,
Far out intp the field,
They search each nook and corner,
Lut nothing Is revealed.
And the mothers face grew palld;
orandmanma's eyes grew dim;
The fathers gone TO the village,
No use to look for him.
And the baby's lostl where's Roycrl"
The mother CHANGED 10 think
OF the old well In the orchard
Where the cattle used IT, drink.
Where's Rover? know he'd find heri
Rovorl" In vain they call,
They HURRY away TO the orchard,
And there by the moss grown wall.
Close TO the well. lies Rover.
Holding TO baby's dress;
She was leaning over the wells edge
In perfect fearlossness!
She ,tretched her little arms down.
But Rover held her fast,
And never seemed TO mind the kicks
Thetiny bare feet cast
So spitefully upon him,
But wagged his tail instead,
To greet the frightened searchers,
While naughty baby said:
~Dere's little dirl In the 'ater;
She's dust IA big as me;
Mamma. i want TO help her out.
And take her home to tea,
But Rover. he won't let me,
AndI don't love him. Go
Away-you naughty Roverl
Ohr why are you crying sou
The mother kissed her, SAYING:
MY darling, understand,
Good Rover saved your life, my dear
And, see.be ticks your hand!
Kiss Rover" Baby struck him,
But grandma understoo 1;
Sheksajd. Its hard to thank the friend
Whothwarts us for our good"
-Bd ldUin'S Monthly.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-12-11
Make the Best OF IL.

Rather than Indifference one might
pray the gods for power of facile ad-
iustment to the inevitable; the power
of making tie best rather than the
worst of the daily disappointments of
life, and of gathering up the fragments,
collecting the broken threads, read
iusting the m smatched plans and
getting what good one may out Of them.
Doing this, one finds that the law Of
compensation prevails. Trop-
eller.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-12-11

ACCORDING to the Chemist and
Druggist the substance which gives to
Russia leather its peculiar aromatic and
lasting qualities is the oil of white birch
bark (oleum betatlo). Dissolved in
alcohol, it is Gid to render fabrics proof
against water, acid. and insects, and
renders them more lasting.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-12-11

PRESENTS which our love for the
donor has rendered precious are ever
the most acceptable. -Ovid.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-12-11

MONEY brings honor, friends, con-
quest, and realms. Million.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-02

thought indicated a kind heart she
stopped and read them the paper. In
one forenoon she collected a hand
some sum which she expended in
necessaries and relieved the desti-
tute family.
Miss Lou lisa confirmed Samaritan,
and is noted in Buffalo for taking
home any hungry looking person she
meets and inviting him to dine with
with her. A short time ago she met
a lean old gentleman whose want of
adipose Immediately aroused her
compassion. She invited him home
to square meal; and when he hest
tated she said if he did not follow
she would ask the lirst policeman to
insist upon his taking some nourish
ment for his emaciated body. The
cadaverous stranger complied with
her request, and when introduced in
to the kitchen he assured the little
lady's mamma that he was not suf-
fering for pie as her child seemed to
think he was, The lean man spoke
the truth. He was millionaire and
ex-mayor.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-02
A child that wakes with Group
should have a dose of Piso's Cure.

The Central Departments of
France are suffering from wolves,
and the Aisne from an Influx of
moles. In two years six villages
have been ravaged By wolves, and
fifteen to twenty persons have been
bitten and died mad. The latest
case was that Of a wolf which, after
attacking several persons, encount-
cred man carrying gun, and was
shot. The State premiums OF from
Ct. to 1Sf. for the destruction of
wolves are complained ofas inade-
quate, yet bill now pending pro-
poses to abolish them altogether, I'M
der the idea that they prevent the
extirpation of the animals. AS to
the moles, their depredations in the
department OF the Aisne have
amounted to $4,000, 000f., the dis
trict Of st. Quentin alone having
suffered to the evtent of 5000, O00f.
Some advocate as the remedy re
Taxation Of the restrictions on the
sale of arsenic, but cartridges, small
birds, and fowls have already fallen
victims to poisoned wheat intended
for moles. One proposal is to scat
ter straw at certain spots, in order
to attract the moles to burrow I'M
der it, which it is found they do,
and then to place poisoned bats
there.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-02

Mr.. Emerson, for many years be-
fore bis death, gave evidence OF
gradual mental decay. He could
not remember past incidents, and
some time failed to recall the names
OF intimate friends, or the right word
for familiar objects.
His daughter so helped him in his
daily work that it suffered no serious
loss by his infirmity. She arranged
his manuscripts for him, when he
was to give public lecture, and on
one occasion he came to an abrupt
close, because some of the pages had
been disarranged.
His ready wit sometimes came to
his help, when puzzled for the right
word, and amused his daughter in
her efforts to relieve him. One day
he returned to the house after going
out, and began searching earnestly
for something. She tried to fiEd it
for him, but he could not tell her
what was wanted.
AT last he said, playfully:
1T is that thing that people take
away and never retuen.' =
The daughter triumphantly came
to him with an umbrella, and he
went out again greatly delighted.
His wit did not share in the failure
of his memory.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-02
What Is the World ?

ROGER BURKE, JR.
What is the worldly a bright land OF
cnchanfment,
A vision OF beauty and pleasure un.
told,
Whose chains are ensilvered and
wreathed with flowers,
Where guilt is concealed meath a
mantle Of gold.
What is the world? A fair, flattering
syren
Who lures her poor victims by gild-
ing and show,
Whose pleasures decay like the dead
leaves Of autumn,
Whose happiness and joy change to
misery and woe.
What is the world? All appearance,
Like apples Of sodom, deceitfully fair,
Grasp it, and 10! it Is crumbled and
faded
Save ashes and bitterness, nothing is
there!
What is the worldy A dark valley Of
sorrow,
Whose pleasures flee by as the last
glimpse Of day;
" HooS 1--WE uIc 40 ldlst
as the mirage
In the desert, that leads the worn
trav'ler astray.
What is the world? The great tomb Of
all mankind,
To which nation on nation is hurrying
fast,
Where all races, all ranks, and all ages
lie buried,
Where the king and the beggar are
equals at last.
What is the worlds The straight path
to heaven;
A road full Of briars, OF pitfalls and
snares;
But one light is still left-.it is virtue
to guide us
In safety, through all to the Home of
our prayers.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-02
But One True Love.

There is but one true love
In this great world below,
There is but one sweet JOY
Mixed with this life ofwoe.
The love Of youth oft lasts,
After many years have fed,
And she for whom twas cast
Is OF the numbered dead.
In years ag0ne, | met
A young girl sweet and true,
In disposition SO very sweet
know she would charm you.
/ loved her fondly, always will,
Though cruel are the Fates,
Who, while they know / love her still
Our young lives separate.
She entered SOciety's gilded gate
never more shall know,
The tender love, insatiate,
Which once for me did flow.
But while my love she cannot see,
In musing hours / wear
Her image within my memory
It'll death i will love her.
There is but one true love, one
stream
Ofpure, undying love;
From this my early dreams,
Partook of happiness above
The narrow sphere of strife,
And the remembrance of the past,
Infused into my life
A breath of blessedness.
Grant Pit=er,
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A Horse Which Acts Like q
Dude.

Mr.. Lawson Melton, of Dawson,
has a mirror in the side of one of his
stables, and he has a horse which
goes every day several times and
looks at himself with a peculiar air
Of personal pride, as IL he were a
young dandy. He steps before the
glass. takes look at his face, then
he turnsand scrutinizes himself from
side to side with critical inspection
of his form and proportions, and
when he is satisfied with his mascu-
line bangs and the graceful flow OF
his name and the exquisite DOMINIC
of his currycomb, he then goes away.
Who can say that horse is not heir
to the personal vanities SO common
to mankind ?-Atlanta Constitution.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-02
A Few of the DiHerences.

When woman becomes Hurried
she feels for a FAM when a man be-
comes Hurried he feels for a cigar.
Women jump at conclusions and
generally hit it; men reason things
out logically and generally miss it.
Women always show by their ac-
tions that they greatly enjoy going
to church; men are less demonstra-
tive.
Some women cant pass millinery
store with without looking in; some
men can't pass saloon without go
ing in.
A woman always carries her purse
in her hand, SO that other women
will see it.; a man carries his in his
inside pocket, so that his wife won t
see it.
A woman never sees baby with
out wanting to run to it: a man new
er sees baby without wanting to
run from it.
Women love admiration, appro-
baton, adulteration, self-immola-
tion on the part of others, and are Of
ten weak, vain and frivolous. Ditto
men.
A woman can sit in theatre for
three no urs without getting cramp-
ed up, catching the toothach or be.
coming faint for want of fresh air.
When a woman is asked by fond
lover for her heart and hand and
says "No," she don't always mean
it; when a man is asked by jovial
friend il he will take something and
says NO." he don't always mean it.
either.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-02
San Fran cisco Alta.

The rapid drying up of Tulare
Lake, in California, is one of the
most remarkable geographical chan,
ges Of this country within historical
times. A few years ago the lake
was SO miles long by q miles wide,
and now it is but 16 miles long and
has an average width of less than
miles. This result is attributed TO
human agency. The cutting Of tim
Der on the mountains, and more es-
pecially the tapping of the water
course by which the lake is replen-
ished, by the boring of artesian wells
and appropriating the waters of riv-
ers for irrigation, make it impossi-
BILE that the lake should supply the
loss incurred by evaporation and
maintain it's former level Two or
three dry seasons have doubtless
made the progress in. this direction
more rapid than it would otherwise
have been and one or two rainy win
tiers might cause the lake to rise
again temporarily.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-02
Feeding the Hungry.

Cleveland Leader.
A little girl Of 8 years, Miss Lou
Dunbar, of Buffalo, visiting here,
has set an example Of humanity that
may well be emulated by grown
people. The little lady heard of a
suffering family living in a neigh
borhood full OF wealthy people. In
stead of applying to the directors Of
the poor, or to the various charitable
societies, involving an amount Of
red tape, the Child went to her room
and drew up a touching description
Of the restitution she had found in
this unhappy home. 1t was only a
little girls story, but more affect
ing one never was told. With this
paper she went out into the city, al
most an entire stranger, and every
person she met whose face she
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-02

The secret of the universal success
of Browns Iron Bitters is owing to
the fact that it is the very best iron
preparation made. BY thorough
and rapid assimilation with the
blood, it reaches every part Of the
body, giving health, strength and
endurance to every portion. Thus
beginning at the foundation it builds
up and restores lost health. 1t does
not contain whiskey or alcohol. 1t
will not blacken the teeth. 1t does
not constipate or cause headache. 1t
cure dyspepsia, indigestion, nervous
debility, heartburn, sleeplessness
dizziness, weakness, etc.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-02
Intelligence.

An old negro and his son called on
the editor of a newspaper.
II wants my son ter work in yer
Office, sah."
"What can he do ~
"Oh, at fust he KANT do nuthin'
but edick yer paper, but arter awhile
when he learns mo- sense he ken
black yer boots an sweep de no."
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-02

1t is important to know, that if
kid gloves are laid upon damp tow
ell for two or three minutes, they will
60 on with less chance OF tearing;
but it is more important to know
that Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrupis sure
cure for coughs and colds.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-02

COOP FOR BABIEs.-With a baby
at breast nothing is so useful for
quoting my own and baby's nerves
as Parker's Ginger Tonic. 1t pre-
vents bowel complaints, and is bet
ter than any stimulant to give
strength and appetite.-A Newark
Mother.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-02

upon the summit of Bolivar Heights
We were to be deprived of comfort
able beds, we were to draw rations
and eat our meals whenever, and
wherever opportunity offered, we
were to be subjected to military dis
cipline-to criticism and to the
curses and abuses Of our superior
officers, we had no privileges OF ouI
own except as we stole them. We
can however make friends in war
times, as well as any other time,
and / learned too that a soldier can
be gentleman, as we'll as schitt
man. The war was yet in its infan-
cy, and sympathy ran high for the
poor soldier, consequently we Jared
sumptuously in the way of eating
and drinking, we drew rations but
did not consume them. Loads of
provisions were brought to us by low
ing parents and kind friends, besides
the citizens of the place were kind
and hospitable. The cars at that
time were running regularly, and we
did not know at what moment an
army of Yankees might be dropped
down among us, hence it required
sleepless vigilence. Upon one occa-
sion, the first alarm we had, was
caused by false report, whether it
was to test our alacrity in going in
to battle, or our bravery, / never
could ascertain, at any rate at the
dead hour of night, when stiffness
reigned supreme. the cry was heard !:
To arms! to arms !! !! to arms /! !! !!
We were quartered in the NJ. e.
church, and were the first company
to respond to the call, and to form
in line in the Armory Yard, we
therefore were honored with the ia
vor of distributing ammunition along
the line, which, in the absence of
cartridge boxes, we carried in our
pockets. But 1 am getting little
ahead of my story, when the alarm
was given-and, ian alarm" is truly
the proper phrase to use, from the
fact that we turned all colors, we
rolled from our hunks, which were
the pews of the church, some run
around in ring. others run up and
down the aisle wringing their hands
and rubbing their eyes, two of us /
know broke for the gallery, not to
get out of the way of impending
danger, but for the more wise pur.
pose of supplying ourselves with a
little extra dnunitisn which we kept
concealed there in ten gallon keg.
Had it not been for the advantage
of fortifying ourselves behind that
breast work the consequences might
have been ludicrous. But we were
now ready for any emergency, and
felt as though we could discount
two julius Caesars. A detail was
made to ascertain the cause Of the
alarm and the number of forces with
which we had to contend, l recol-
lect that Sergeant Jno. w. Lamon
was one of the men, but my memory
does not serve me as to the others.
/ am happy to state however, land it
was great relief to me at that
time) that we captured the whole
army without firing gun, which
consisted of one man, in the person
of Gen. Harvey of the U. S. Army,
who was on his way to Washington
to make his report. The General
surrendered with dignified grace,
and thought seemed to be more
gratified than mortified, thus endeth
our first battle.
ITO be Continued.
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A WOnlan's Way.
Chicago Inter Ocean.

LET me nave tWo-centS stamps,
please" said a lady to the retail
stamp clerk in the post office yester-
day.
"Yessum," he said handing them
out.
Cant you let me have them in
one piece ?n she asked.
Certainly, ma'am," said the
clerk. "Can / send them home for
you ?"
".Oh, no; I don't live far-and Pm
going right home. l wouldn't want
to put you to the trouble"
"No trouble at ALL" said the man,
II haven't very much to do to-day,
and could very easy spare an hour. y
every much Obliged" said the
lady, smiling sweetly. "Dear me-
she said putting on stamp, "what
a horrible bother it is to stamp let
tiers. Why can't we send letters and
let the post Office send in their bill
once month 7"
"They might just as WE'LL" said
the clerk, sympathizingly. II will
mention the fact in my next mes
sage to Congress.
twill you 2 How nice ! But you
mustn't mention my name. Say the
idea was suggested by North Side
society lady; WON'T you ?"
Certainly, ma'am,'' said the
clerk.
"That's the second letter have
sent to Girty this week." said the
lady, buttoning her gossamer. Ger
tie is the sweetest girl-going to Vas
sar now"
"How does Girty like Vassar %
asked the clerk.
"Oh, Girty likes Vassar flrst-rate
only she says they don't see much
company"
"Paper?v All about the cleo
ton !" screamed newsb0y.
"Dear mel" exclaimed the lady,
"did they have an election yester-
day? Who is president now ?"
Arthur, believe" said the
clerk.
"Why, though Arthur was pres
ident last year"
Eyes, but he is still president.
"What was the election for then?n
"For gaugers of marmalade and
inspectors Of hot biscuits" said the
clerk.
"Oh, well, / hope they'll get good
men: / attended the Women's con-
gress awhile ago, and you know it
was decided that the ladies ought to
take more interest in public affairs.
Well good by" and she sailed away.
"Who is that woman ?" said the
next man in line, who was shaking
and shivering with rage.
"Bust me if / know" said the
clerk, and the outflow of stamps pro-
ceeded.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-02

Mr.. M. A. Snodgrass, Martins
burg, w. Va, says: 81 believe
Browns Iron Bitters to be one of
the best tonics that are sold.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-02

II. N. DEATRICK has the best bea.
for men in Berkeley county, for $2Oh
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TTvO those who are the lovers Of Sia
Il Walters need, we ask tri6fof
our genv inc Graverly--itis all that We
clam for 1.-THE best.
JOS. III. SHAFFER.
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BURKHART q co. are gsttip,w
ready for the Fall trade. New xf6d
all the time: .au 18th --&