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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-19

THERE is an annual battle between
American martins and English spar
rows at Midvale, n. j., for the posses
sion OF box upon a fixed pole, wherein
the martins have nestled for many years.
This box is coveted by the sparrows
and every spring before the martins re-
turn from their antumnal migl atoms
they build their nests and set up house.
keeping in it. This year they went
through the performance, and whel
the martins came they found theii
home in the possession of strangers
After flying about the box for som,
time the whole flock of martins betool
themselves to neighboring tree anC
there kept up chattering, which hac
all the appearance of an ind gnatiol
meeting. Then they made an attacl
on the box, and for some time Their,
was lively scrimmage among the feath
ers. The American biro succeeded il
ousting the pugilistic foreigners after {,
hard fight, and then hogan a house
cleaning. The nests of the sparrow,
were ruthlessly dragged to the openini
Of the box, from which they wer
thrown to the ground. Every bit o
straw or other material composin
sparrows' nests was thrown out, an,
the disconsolate sparrows had to seel
o new home.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-19

WILLIAM KING, q wealthy London
merchant, struck a new kink in the
matter of wifl-making which is calcu-
lated to work the opposite effect of or
binary wills, and at the same time give
great encouragement to the study of a
profession that never knows too much.
He willed 81, 900 to his physician, with
the proviso that the sum should be
doubled every year that the testator
should be kept alive. He lived ten
Vears
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-19

BY the tearing down of an old house
IN Charlotte, N. c., a letter written
twenty-five years ago, and describing
the tender emotions of O citizen of Char
lotte on the eve of his wedding, has
been found. The old man had quite
forgotten the letter, and now wonders
how he could ever have been guilty of
such sublime nonsense.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-19
ghs Srile %srthsrusr.


No LESS than 1, 102 persons met with
an untimely end in Berlin during the
past year. Ala of whom committed sui
eide. OF this last-named figure 1S2
died by hanging, As by shooting, los
by drowning and 80 by poisoning
themselves.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-19

ONE OF Mexico's crudities is its post
Office. Having entered the Postal
Union, letters pass between it and
other countries in the Union for 8
cents half-ounce; but between towns
within it's own border the rates are a
great deal higher. 1t is the custom
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-19

along the Rio Grande, therefore, for
Mexicans to cross the river and use the
American post, thus saving money in
corresponding with their own coun-
trymen.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-19
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 7. 1884, as 1Ollows. Number OF OBJ
servers heard from. AZ.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-19

A Rogers City firm offers 81 each for
rattesnake skins. They are sold to East
ern parties, and used for making belts and
hat trimmings for ladies' wear. A well-con-
ditioned male rattlesnake is beautiful
creature, horrid as the thought may be.
Thomas Lampson. of Lebewaing, and
Frank Halsey, of East Saginaw, both young
men, were drowned at Heisterman Island.
in Saginaw Bay, by the capsizing of q skiff.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-19

A PHILADELPHIA FISHERMAN has pet
clam that he calls "Puss." 1t is big
fellow; if that expression can be used
about a clam that answers to the name
of "Puss." He caught her at Maria
gansett Pier last summer, and she cost
him so much digging that he decided
to keep her. One night there was a
terrible squealing down cellar where
Puss had her sleeping apartments.
The FISHERMAN went down and found
rat with his feet fast between the BIZ
valve shells. Since then the oyster
man declares Puss has caught liz rats.
This is not fish stery, but it is as near
as one can como to it when talking
about CLANS.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-19

Daniel Archer had his hand nearly sew
cred from the wrist in Saginaw saw mill.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-19

FREDHAnTMAN, a 17-year-old prison
er at the Schenectady IN. W Jail,
where he was awaiting trial on the
charge of theft, managed to escape,
aud, after leading the Sheriff lively
chase, crawled under a building oily
twenty inches from the ground. The
Sheriff, suspecting his presence there,
and, not having weapon, drew a
meerschaum case from his pocket, and,
pointing it where he supposed his bird
was, threatened to shoot if he did not
come out. Thinking the black article
a veritable revolver, the prisoner sur
rendered and was taken back to Jail.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-11-07
Guests sent Away Hanxry.
- 4si 50 Fpa If;y,,< 0s.,.l sal


A government official just returned from
Fiorida tails good story ar the expense Of
Jay Could. When Mr. Gould was lying OF
Ternandina a party OF gentlemen, iDctn ing
several Of the English nople1nen travelling in
Florida ths season, receiving All invitaEion
from him to q pay . visit Of inspection to
his vessel. They were received By Mr.
Gould with much polteuess aud shown all
over tho yacht Ivy him ii. person. TIE whole
party were quite profusa Ii, complimsnIing
the yacht and its appointment, anil all were
IN high spirits, expecting, II course, that
when the inspection was concluded acotla-
tiosl would be spread. But nothing was said
about lunch, and they were not even invited
TO take glass Of wine or u thirnbsful Of
old rye, although lingering to the last mo-
snent. The party finally left In disgust, and
ono Of tho British lord was IN such hjgk
dudgeon' that he went oR without saying
goodbye to tho Wall street king, and after.
ward remarked that he was no gentleman to
act in such manner. He said il the owner
Of yacht in Great Britain should treat
guests in that style he would be acut" in all
good society IT, E,' .-,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-11-07
Now 10 Prevent = Panic.
Theatrical Journal

70 empty thaat1o In case OF fire, the ACT
drop should b. lowered All the man viii
rush out by force OF habit, and the women
Wi sit still, as usual in such cases, and
pr-:" will be prevented
The train called The congressional, which
leaves Washington at p. m. and in six
hours lands the passengers on the New York
side Of the river. reminds me Of the time be-
fure "monopoiieso, when the same railroad
under toar ewasrships knocked mo around
all day, spoiled my clothes. and kept man
to wake mo up every time dozed, to sec if I
had ticket, threw the into omuibuses,
halted mo like an OK for dinner, and called
its ferrybosts such names as "States Rights"
Estates Rights" then meant Chancellor Liv-
ingston's kind, which declared the tidal
waters Of New York state and New Jersey
the property Of those states and then sold
them in the Legislature to two or three indi-
viduals. We now have on one railroad nine
daily trains to and from Washington.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-11-07
WHAT FOUR CITIES DRINK.
The Water In CinctnnAtl, New York.
d. BOston and Chicago.

The Water In Cincinnatl, New York.
~. Boston and Chicago.
lCinciunati s;Tirnes-Star.l =.
Il have been nearly all over the country"
remarked q gentleman this week, aand must
say that think, as rule, Cincinnati has the
best water Of any city,on the continent s0f
course, when the Ohiois high and the y ater
is muddy I make an exception. but that Is
something extraordinary. The water has
tone, a sweetness, although there is not what
might. be called q distinctive favor. Then
its color' Why, it is like champagnel LIND
after having been in Cincinnati for two or
three weeks that I grow attached to the
water and it is very hard to change"
"What kind Of water has New fYorkr
"They may talk about Croton water all
they please but it is insipid AMI unsatisfy.
ing. There is q lack of body about it, ana
1t tastos to ME like water does that has been
allowed to stand tor long time in the sun.
"And Bostonl" 81. .
''The worst water in America 1t looks
like very, very weak cider vinegar, and
understand that its pale yellow color is i'm
parted by decaying vegetable matter. Why
it was SO bad several years ago that big
casks Of fresh spring water used to be hauled
about the streets, and this was sold at cents
q glass. I have understood that people never
pretend to drink water in Boston"
"How is Chicago"
"Well they have lake water, as do tho
other cities on tho lakes, and, while it is
good, pure water, yet there is a certain
hardness about It. In that respect Montreal
water is the worst. 1t is strongly inpreg-
mated with sulphur and very often makes
those unaccustoIned to it Ill. remember
that when first went to Montreal was
quite sick and my physician informed me
that that was the usual experience Of visitors.
st, Louis has very bad water, as it comes
from the Missouri river, which is a choco-
late-colored stream, and the water has a per-,
ceptible TASTE Out west on the Pacific slope
there are many places that have water which
is Allied with lime, which is not only nn-
healthy, but harsh and disagreeable. Gin
ciunati, think, and speak from experience,
has tho most satisfactory and sweetest water
in rnArica y
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-11-07
Eagle City SCARS High.

kGNeW OK w OIlu.
Il is quite cheering to get definite informa-
tion about Cceur d'Alene. Az the first out
come Of settled civilization . newspaper
called The Nugget has been started at Eagle
City, which The Nugget calls the "metropo-
lis" of Coeur d'Alene. This metropolis, &C.
cording to the same authority, beautifully
located, peoplsd with men of energy and Gu
terprise (there is no mention Of money!, and
offering superior Inducements to capital,
"has burst into a city in day."
Immediate results OF this sudden explosion
were q jewelers. shop, tin shop, hardware
shop, market, theatre, dance-house land" as
The Nugget vaguely yet cautiously phrases
it, "tbs like, ",all Of which have hastily been
thrown up Houses and tents appear where
only yesterday were snowdrifts or tama
racks. "a city full of people has arisen from
the snow as if by enchantment." But a saw
mill is badly wanted. The dashing Nugget
thinks it is we'll to know these facts
that only two routes exist by which freight
can be conveyed to Eagle City, in one Of
which all goods are carried BY pack-trains
THAT is on the backs Of men, mules or horses
and on the other by sleds and toboggans, and
from reports of the depth ct the snow the
shedding ought to be good till next August.
Freights are from 20 to 80 cents per pound,
which would be reasonable for gold carried
out, but it is rather costly for coffee or coal
carried in. Flour is quoted by The Nugget
at $50 barrel; potatoes, Is cents a pound;
bacon and ham, SO cents q pound; corned
beef, the same; liquors, kind and quality not
stated, 81 per gallon; stoves from $40 to $3.50;
shovels, axes and picks from % to IS each, and
clothing and other necessaries in proportion.
There must be gold there to permit the pay:
ment Of such prices, or the prospective mine,
must carry money there. Under news from
the mining camps is the following significant
note: 1.-THE leading saloons take in from $3.50
to $40 day each" Very little is said of the
production Of the mines. Intending emigrant.
please take notice,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-11-07
Popularity Of the Weed.
IC;ncinnati Times StRr.l

@How about the cigar trade'"
sAll run to domestics. We do not sell ten
per cent Of the imported goods that we did
eight years ago. Money is not al plentiful,
and old smokers have found that they can
get equally as good a domestic cigar for one
third OF tho price charged tor an imported
cigar of the same grade"
"What about the tobacco tradep
"Ths sales OF smoking tobacco are nothing
Like What they used to be. Pipes are out Of
fashion, and workingmen prefer to smoke
cheap cigar TO and from work to their old
.;me briss-root or clay pipe Chewing to.
hacco holds its own, but tho old style gray.
ely or natural leaf tobacco 10 almost thing
of the past We don't psll pound Of this
kind whore butts were sold ten years ago
THE rags Is altogether for sweet navy.
thick aud plenty Of it for tho money"
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-11-07
! POET AMI, STAR
lOwen lierstlith.l

lOwen Meredith
A poet loved 4 star,
And SO it Whism1e nightly, b.
"Eeing SO fair, why al thou, love, 80 fars
s Or Why 80 cody saine, VINO shinest 80
br.ght!yl s% Z
Q beauty. WOO dsand unpossessed,
q might TO this beating breast
But Gasp thee once, aud then die blestp !:
That star her pnet's love. ~ =
30 mildly warm, made human,
And leaving for his sake her heaven above
His star stopped earthwaid, and becamea
s:z woman. ga. 4 5a IA a ~ a *=
~Thou who hast wood, and hast possessed
My lover, answer, which was best ii
The stars beam, or the womasl's breassF
II miss from heaven" the man replied,
"A light that drew my spirit 70 it,
And to the man the woman sighed, -.
II miss from earth poetw
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-11-07
6c0rce OF Fuel.
(Chicago Herald,l

4 member Of An engineering party down
on the Rio Grande, below Santa Fe, writes
that while going from Albuquerque to Socorro
they ofssn had to walk along the line Of the
railroad fox distance OF ten miles, picking
up splinters, bits Of bark and chips dropped
while laying the tics, in order to get wood
enough TO build fire. A large section of
country there Ii absolutely destitute of wood
OF any kind. Finding whole tie that had
been overlooked, they tied it on to donkey
and carried ii along and used it more spar
lngly than water, which was also soerce
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-11-07
Governing College stud ents.

{tSE. LOUIE xtepuUucssn.J
The principal difficulty in tho way Of all
plans Of governing students arises from the
fact that the majority Of them going to COZ
lege arc then for the first time released from
che home influences which have always exer-
cissd restraining power over them. They
are oct free from this restraint just at an aga
when they begin to feel their manhood with
out having lost any Of the exuberant spirits
Of boYhood. Being placed beyond these
home influences thsy enjoy the liberty which
is new to them, and do not willingly &C.
knowledge any osher control
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-11-07
A Fair Offer
detroit Free Press.


a few days ago farmer drove up to the
door of Springwells saloon and called out to
several MEN standing around THAT q neighbor
Of Ills living. about four miles away had
fallen into the family we'll and probably
killed himself .i-8 j.
well, What Of its" asked one Of tho men.
HWhy, want two or three Of you te ride
out with ME AMI help get tho body out"
"For how mucns" @..E- ! ,.t.s, g..
"You don'u pretend to want pay for such
an act on as that" grasped the farmer, but
they said they did and he entered the saloon
to see if the owner was not more tende''
hearted. .- .. n.s.a e.. II z.rE
II tells you how 1t vhas---" began the
sal ZIONIST, but he was interrupted with:
..Iol't tell me that you won't lend hand
in such n case as thisl" sn
~ can't 60 my friend, but tells you how
let Won tirsps Dser NINTH YOU eosns
care .-csnts for all der farmers und all der
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-11-07
FHrwell 10 8t. Me Ia oIas.
IChicaro Hsra1d.]

ICnNHEo dera.d.I
Another famous old landmark Of New
York is 20 lie wiped cut. The once celebrated
st. Nicholas hotel is closed, the furniture sold
At auction, and the building is to be devoted
30 other purposes. The st. Nicholas was one
Of the wonders Of the times in its day. 1t
vas open about the tine Ut the Worlds
Fair, in 1854, and shared with the Crystal
Palace" the wonder and curiosity of mil
lions Its bridal chamber, it's gorgeous par
lors, It's stupendous size, AMI It's famous
trescoes and decorations were the g',ry Of
IL the metropolis. .,a.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-11-07
Obtaimed the tsibboslty.

IVH wv O011 4CAsI 800
"Yss, indeed" said the high-sohool girl to
her brother Jim, "in this affair I obtained
the gibbosity ON Amy" "You did WHAT
inquired the boy. Obtained the gibbosity--
she protubsrancy, you know" us it some
'shing to eatr was the next question. "Oh,
dsar, NO, you stupid boy--merely figure OF
speecl-what you call got the bulge only
that is horrid slang" 49,. -, -
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-11-07
For The Campaign!

The grea, political battle Of 1874 has
opened. lis egsn!s and incidents viii be-
faithfully recorded 10 the Pioneer Press,
ID" people origin Of The great Northwest.
None Of the fea.nges that have rsade
.hjs re!isble journal a welcome yjAtrr
and household authority will be omitted
The news from Al quat.ers viii be foupd
IN its pages. Putting the price dorm TO
cost and allowing no commission to
agents, we propose special rates TO the
people on the Weekly Pioneer Press RI
follows:
Single subscription, 8 mo-. 81 csns1
Clubs Of five, 10 one address, mo. 81 90
which Is only 20 cents for each snbsctb-
or for 8 months.
This offer holds good only ill Sept. 1ss,
1894. Money may oe sent by draft. money
order, postal note or registered letter.
Address to PIrRER PEEag Co.,
st PAU, MINI,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-11-07

When the BLOC ~ elyllll
weak, impurities and def
into it, and it has no strength
them. out. Then the system runs
The only kaown reliable cure for impufs
blood and a weak and debilitated system
is Hops and Malt Bitters Natures rem>
edy. The great Blood Purifier and Kid
ney and LIVER Remedy, compounded
from the we'll known curativea, Hops.
Malt, Bnctu, Mandrake, Dandel,on,
Sarsaparilla. Cascara Sagrada, etc. Hops
and Malt Bitters IS the greatest Health
and life Restorer agent on earth. It is
especially recommended for all diseases Of
women, such as mental depression, weak
ness, breaking down, lassituds of the
system, headache, etc. Atrial will surely
convince any one ofits merits. Cali for
Hops and Malt Bitters. For sale by.
John w. CLOSE.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-11-07

Oh, don't propose ~ me nov, = snrieksd a
Philedsarhia girl al her lover dropped on
hjs knees, ANA seized aer hand. Don't ron
ths qAestion now" shs screamed; don't,
don't, dosrt! II I ssst yw you1i wanstp u
M. ara pys bsen estitlH onions 3, {.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-11-07

What's the world to a woman il her h,s-
banda a widower3
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-11-07

G. 6. Matthew'S: Woman must be allowed
to tryI That is civilizations latest mandate
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-11-07

-. at, ~. Z III s 49, ',...t..' -.
a. J. ;:., ;.I ssl; Il;
! !! |!
I mi sas5, !; It. Paul, MN,
OIL ii. b SSsaE r y sleo rans through
Eissss n lfssest from St. Paul and Min
ss2pyFis to Sioux City &nd Council
DBnaS with Sleeping Cars Though With
out chnngfnto st. Jossph and Kansas
City, and Il the short, quick route from
St Paul to Dos Moines. Northeast from
st. Paul through trains are run 10 Ash
land, Washburn and Bayfield,, Lake Sn>
perior and from Eau Claire to Superior
City, where connection Is made for
Duluth But This route to Chicago il
what the managers take pride 1T, and be-
cause os the smooth steel rail track, we'll
baIIasted road bed, the best Day Coacses,
Sleeping and Dining Cars that money
can procure, Courteous asd attentive
employees, ard with trains always on
time, it ia Rightly named
''The Royal Route. "
Try this Route When you Travel.
For tickets and all information call on
w. s. Martin, Agent Northern Pacific
Railroad at Little Falls. III
n. CLARKE. r. ". TEAsDALE.
Gen'i Traffic Manager. Gen'l Fass. Ags
ST. PAUL. EE
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-11-07

the temperature by actual record beina
nlaintaia,sd al 40 degrses higher than thu
outside the car Thus IL the thermometer il
down h,fD degrees a5ove zero, the agerfgs
temperature 81 the CARS Il kept at 60 abova
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-11-07

{aLs Xhaes 1es St
r,hilago Tf93
,nethodi WARM :
trial fta
4, which at riS
q, sent thi X ffra
a. the stibl Ehe
is diss,lvse 70 y
3 throws on INTO
III 1t. The heat is MI
without icing intsnssa
ealls, is sufficiently ssoif
rs Nsf,ity with ordinary on s. 100 ts4lf2
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-11-07
The Pure and the Impure.

The merry little mountain brook, as 1t
lightly dances over the rocks and spark
=: =. - ..tss.s.::-. =. - .:.r 55-- =
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-11-07

!. n n !; e. 4! . ;'
ty ger lla aa = Information sn@
LITTLE FALL. ~ ..::;: ::s:.'"
/. . . ] 9As
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-11-07

Is nnre and clean. It is active,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-02
The Pest of Flies.

An Iowa lady writes to an ex-
change: "FOr three years l have
lived in town, and during that time
my sitting room has been free from
flies, while all my neighbOrs' rooms
have been crowded. l often con-
gratulato myself on my escape, but
never knew the reason of it until q
few days ago. then had occasion
to remove my goods to another
house, while / remained on for a
few days longer. Among the other
things removed were the boxes of
geraniums and colarias, which stood
in my window, being open to the
fullest extent, top and bottom.
The boxes had not been gone half
an hour when the room was as full
of flies as those of my neighbOrs
around me. This, TO me, was new
discovery, and perhaps it may serve
to encourage others in that which
is always source of pleasure, name
~, window gardening. Mignonette
if planted in long shallow boxes and
placed in the window will be found
excellent for this purpose.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-02

en- Boston Post We believe our
readers will not violently dissent
from the claim that we generally
make statements and predictions
with moderation. We do not pre-
tend to infallibility, but we have
too much respect, not only for our
selves, but also for the good sense of
those to whom we speak, to give an
opinion that is not based upon what
seems to us fair reasoning. In the
outset of the campaign, therefore,
we wish to declare it as our unqBal-
flied opinion that Grover Cleyeland
will he the next President of the
United States, if he lives, provided
the organizations that are opposed
to the Republican nominations. i'm
prove their opportunity. ga