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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-01-05

10 FIND out wheGuel uuy individual
cow is profitable member of the dairy
herd or not. a separate account should
be kept of her milk and butter. Ii no
such pains are taken 1t is not easy to
tell Just what The worth OF a doubtful
mixer IL, the true poi cy is to thryw
OCT every one which does not yield a
profit and replace her with a better one,
Ii costs just as much to feed mean
COW as a good one,
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-01-05

PROFESSOR ARNOLD offers caution
against streaming after excessively large
yields Of butter. The Jersey COW, he
Gays, has been overrated because the
tendency Of this animal to turn all it
eats into the cream pot makes into but
ter what in some other breeds would 90
to tallow. 1t is. in fact, a naturally
made oleomargarine.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-01-05

A Valuable discovery for supplying Magnetism TO
the Human System. Electricity and Magnetism
utilized as never before for Healing the Sick.
TILE NJ A a r,.rn,Ar A rn1,r i . nr.,r. ~.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-05-01
WASHINGTON.

The Senate Finance Committee has
decided that the bill for the redemption of
the trade dollar must contain q provision
deducting the number received from the
monthly purchases of bullion, and that the
time must be SO limited that the amount now
in circulation In Asia cannot be brought
back.
The internal. revenue receipts for
the first nine months of the fiscal
year which ends June 80, 1884, were
as follows: Spirits, s55, 497, 1893, an increase
of s., lo2, 40 over the corresponding period
OF the previous year; tobacco, SIS, s54, 535, a
decrease Of S13,T55,3 1893; fermented liquors,
S12, 65s, s59, an increase of $685., 773: banks
and bankers, S2,392, n decrease OF S3,741, 534;
miscellaneous sources. $40, 90i, a decrease OF
SO, 006,539 The aggregate receipts were SS7,
454. Os4, which are $50, ,253 less than the
collections of the last fiscal year.
j. G. Burrows, of Michigan, has for
mally declined to accept the solicitorship of
the Treasury. Mr.. Wicker, Customs Collector
ut Key West, has been removed from Office
for aiding Cuban flibusters.
-Four reports on the woman suffrage
question have been prepared by the House
judiciary Committee The adverse majority
report declares that it would be either
useless or pernicious to permit the en-
trance OF political contention into the
homes of the peope-useess If man
and wife agreed, and pernicious IL they diff
fered In the former event tho volume of
ballots alone would be increased, and in the
latter the peace and contentment of home
would be exchanged for n bedlam of political
debate and become a scene of base and de-
moralizng intrigue While few inteligent
women would defy all obstacles ia casting
their ballots, the great mass of the refined
women would shrink from rude contact with
the common crowd, leaving TO the ignorant
and vile the exclusive right TO speak for the
sex in public affairs. The minority report
holds that woman has an equal right to the
ballot with man. Mr.. Dorshcimer says that,
while not willing to have the bill como up at
present, yet he thinks the time will soon
come when women should have the right OF
suffrage. Mr.. Poland declares that he can
not believe that any large portion OF the in
tellsgennt women OF the country want suf
frage. or would perform the duties If grant
cd to them.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-05-01
SOUTHERN.

At Frankfort, Ky, a monument was
unveiled OF Judge John N. Elliott, who was
killed some time ago by Col. Buford for
rendering an adverse decision.
Frost has done serious damage to the
corn and cotton crops in Northern Texas.
Charles Wright was hanged at Cen
tire Point, Ark, for completely in the murder
OF Thomas Wyatt last July. Tho doomed
man mot his death bravely, denying even a
knowledge OF the crime. About 5, 600 people
witnessed the execution.
Judge Bond, in the United States
Circuit Court at Richmond, has killed one of
the Riddleberger REIMBURSEMENT laws by de-
cision that any treasurer who levies on prop
erty after coupons have been rendered for
taxes Is a naked trespasser.
Henry Curry, colored, was hanged at
Monroe, Walton County, Ga. for the brutal
murder of q follow negro.
John Henderson, colored, was hanged
by mob and the body riddled with bullets,
in Bolivar County, Miss, for criminally as
saulting Miss Ida Davis, the accomplished
daughter Of a wealthy planter.
Frank James, the bandit, was acquit-
ted by the United States jury at Huntsville,
Ala, but was Immediately arrested by the
Sheriff of Cooper County, Mo-, for completely
in the Otterville train robbery.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-05-01

directors might be said to hold ofiices OF trust
under tho United States, and therefore be in
eligible.
The Democratic State Convention of
Iowa adopted a resolution declaring for rove
nue. reform, and appointed unanimous Til
den delegation 10 the national body at Chr
cage. The Republican Convention Of Ohio
adopted resolutions demanding the restora-
ton of the wool tarig OF 1876, appointed
one Blaine and three Sherman delegates
at-large TO the Chicago convention, and
nominated ]. s. Robinson for secre-
tary of State and w. w. Johnson
for Supreme Judge. The Michigan Repub-
ican State Convention chose delegates who
favor Blaine first and Rdmunds second, with
Lincoln as the unanimous choice for Vice
President. The Maine Greenback Conven-
ton nominated Dr. III. B. Eaton for Cover
nor, and Endorsed Gen. Benz. +. Butler for
the Presidency. The Republican State Com
vendor OF Connecticut left its delegates TO
Chicago uninstructed, but passed rcso-
lutisn commencing Joseph II. Hawley as
candidate fer President The New York
Republican State Convention was organ
lied in the interest OF Arthur and Edmunds
despite the hostility of Thomas c. Plat and
Senator Miller, and the delegates-at-large 60
Chicago arc Andrew ID. White, Edwin Pack
ard, Theodore Roosevelt, and John j. Gil
bert The Virginia Republican Convent on
adopted the unit rule, and instructed tho
delegates to Chicago to vote for Arthur;
The Dakota Republicans elected N. Il,
Nalo Vol 4 Toll dol tn
Chicago, and instructed them TO vote fog
Blaine and Lincoln while probability OF
nomination remains.
Randall predicts that the Morrison
bill will be defeated in the House by ma
jority OF 20. He says that the members who
voted for consideration cannot be kept to-
gether. He is DESTROYS that the measure
shall be voted on at an early day. Col, Nor
rison also desires TO come to vote soou.
The Mississippi Republican Conven-
ton met at Jackson and selected fourteen
delegates to the national convention at Chi
cago Twelve of them are for Arthur.
The ithaca IN. " Journal thinks
that Prof. Andrew d. White, of Cornell Uni
versity, may turn out to be the Republican
dark horse. Some of the Edmunds New York
delegates talk of Secretary Lincoln in this
connection.
The New York Telegram Games
Gordon Bennett, proprietor) has come out
for Arthur and Lincoln as the Presidential
ticket
The Arizona Republican Convention
met at Phoenix and appointed delegates 60
Chicago. The convention instructed for
Blaine. The Massachusetts Greenbaokers
held their Convention at Lynn, Endorsed Gen.
Butler for President, and appointed dele
gates to the Indianapolis convention.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-05-01
POLITICAL.

It is stated that conference was
held In New York last week between Gen
Butlsr, walter II. shoupe, Henry Nichols
John w. Keogh, and John +. Henry, at
which arrangements werc made for tho nom
nation OF Gen. Butler for President aud
Congressman Reagan, OF Texas, for Vice
President by the Anti-Monopoly party, and
an understanding was arrived at with the
Grcenback party by which they wero to ratify
tho nominations at their convention. Walter
II. shoupo is to have charge of the campaign.
A canvass made among Democratic
politicians in Iowa by a Davenport newspaper
indicates beyond doubt that the old ticket
IL favoritc with the Hawkeyo Democrats.
Republican leaders in Pennsylvania
feel uneasy owing 90 the placing OF Ave
directors OF national banks on the electoral
ticket the argument being made that as tho
banks we~e created by the Government, the
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-05-01
AIississippi Republican.

The Mississippi Republican Convention. at
jackson, selected the following delegates-at-
large to the Chicago conventions: Branch X
Bruce (colored), James Hill, j. M. Bynum. and
r Il. Beck all for Arthur. Fourteen district
delegates were chosen, thirteen OF whom are for
Arthur and one for Logan. Seven of the district
delegates are negroes. Ex-senator Bruce ad-
dressed the convention and in a conservative
speech advised against instructtng the delegates
to the Chicago convention. The resolu-
tions urge the importance of the Mississippi
a highway and the necessity or its improve
ment; express belief. in the policy OF protec-
ton as calculated to increase the manufacturing
industries, and enhance the value of products,
and as conducive to the prosperity OF the labor
ing classes: indorse Blairs educational bill de
clare that, among the eminent Republicans
named for President, the sssippi Republicans
have first choice, but will heartily support any
one OF them that may be nominated; say
that the delegates 10 Chicago should yield their
preference for the general good, and, after care
ful inquiry, TO cast their otes for the candidate
most acceptable TO the people OF the Republican
States and the doubtful States essary 10 the
election; and indorse the administration Of
President Arthur.
Judge Green G. Chandler in the First District,
and Capt. j. r. Smith in the Fifth district, dep
uty internal revenue collectors, were nominated
for Con gress in their respective districts. The
other districts will make Congressional nomina--
lions later
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mense discoveries circulated 90 as 90 boom
the shares of his jointstock company. The
fraud was exposed too soon to deceive mon
given up work elsewhere TO try their luck In
the region Of the alleged discoveries.
The cattle quarantine in Woodson
County, Kansas. has been officially raised.
Jennie Dee, an orphan from New
York, only IL years OF age, has given birth TO
a 5-pound babe Mt Normal, Ill.
Tilden G.. Abbott, who some time ago
robbed bank In watertown, Mass. of which
he was cashier and fed, has been arrested at
Pierce City, Mo-, where he was running u
clothing store.
Isaac McLain, of Hillsboro, Ill,
who recently secured a divorce from his
young wife, has married her mother. now SO
years Of age.
w. +. McChesney, q well-known
figure In st. Louis politics, and accredited
was convicted OF fraud, and his punishment
fixed ut two years in the penitentiary.
Two burglars entered the house OF
Amos Brackenstros, near Berne, Ind, a t
midnight, shot Mr.. Brackenstros dead by his
wke's side, and deoamped with $73, after i'm
forming the woman that they would murder
her if she quilted the house before daylight
A boiler in saw-mill at Liberty
Centre, Ohio, exploded, killing the engineer
and foreman.
Gen. Patrick, Governor of the Sol
diers' Home at Dayton, Ohio, is charged with
being unnecessarily harsh to inmates. The
Board OF Management of the Home say that
there is no foundation for the charges, and
that they have originated in the imagination
of some Of the inmates. 1t Is probable that
a committee of investigation will be APP
pointed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-05-01
New York Repuhlican.

A combination OF the Arthur dmunds men
organized the New York Republican Convention
at Utica, Nathaniel C. Boynton defeating Ed
mund l., Pitts, the Miller Blaine Cornell candi-
date for Chairman. They also elected Theodore
Roosevelt, Andrew ID. White. John l. Gilbert
and Edwin Packard delegates at large TO the
Chicago convention, two OF whom, IL Is said. are
for Arthur. Judges Andrews and Rapello. OF
the State Court of Appeals, were renominated-
senator Miller presented to the convention
his plan for the liberalization Of the Re-
publican party. and providing for direct,
Representation by the people in conventions
On motion of a eolored delegate. 1t was de-
csded that the cslored voters should have a
representative upon the eiestoral ticket.
RESOLUTION was also adopted that the next Ma
tional Republican Convention should be re-
quested to provide that In future national con-
yentions' representatives should be proportion
ate to the number of Republican voters and Con-
greseional districts, respectively. The resolu
tions indorsa the Presidents administration.
call for the repeal of the silver coinage act, de-
mand protection of national industries, and
condemn the Democratic party fer its proposed
revision of the tariff laws. When the reference.
10 President Arthur was read there was loud and
long-continued applause, and. in response TO o.
call for three cheers, they were given with wiz
and a tiger.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-05-01
Dakota Republican.

In the Dakota Republican Convention. at
Huron which was presided over by w. c. Plum
mer, of Fargo, resolution was adopted with
three cheers favoring Blaine for President and
Lincoln for Vice President, and the delegates were
instructed TO vote for them as long az there
was a probability OF their being nominated.
N +. Nelson, OF Pembna and Col. J. J.. jolly.
convention. Byron T.. Paw, of Brookings, and
Robert j.. Wallace, of Stutsman, being chosen
alteanates. Revolutions were adopted by
rising vote indorsing Arthur's administration.
instructing the delegates for Bkbine, favoring
the division of Dakota and the admission OF the
south half There WAS a bitter fight between
the delegates from the northern and southern
sections OF the State for the organization and
control of the convention, resulting In victory
for the northern section by bare majority OF
one
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-05-01
Michigan Republican.

The Michigan Republican State Convention
was held Mt Grand Rapids. Congressman Ros-
well q. Horr acting as temporary Chairman. NJ
G. Burch. of Grand Rapids, was made permanent
Chairman, while Il. Il. Bennett, OF Bay City, dis
charged the duties Of Secretary. The roll call
showcd'Gl0 delegade s in attendance There was
viRor IA fight on the nominations Tor dele
pzltes-at-larRe. Roswell q. Horr went through
under suspension of the rules by reclamation,
and so did w. M. Swift. of MaHquette
Samuel G. Watson, OF Detroit, and w. T. At
wood, of Saginaw, both colorcd. were then
placed in nomisaton by representatives Of the
two ool4rcd factions of the State. ballot was
demanded, and the Detroit man carried the day.
The last fight was between julius G. Burrows
OF Kalamazoo, and Harry Conant, of Monroe.
Joseph Moore, Ezra j.. Koon. A. Is Turner, and
George w. Robey were elected alternates It
IL noteworthy that Watson Is the Fl st colored
man ever sent from Michigan IA n delegate TO n
national convention. The political preferences
Of the delegation are between Blaine and Ed
munds No instructions were given The Com
mittee on resolutions reported the following,
which was adopted:
1. The Republicans OF Michigan in conven-
tion assembled TO elect delegates to the ma iona
convention 10 be held at Chicago the third dav
OF June next. hereby reaffirm the principles Of
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-05-01
EASTERN.

The twelfth week of the weavers'
strike at Fall River. Mass, has passed, with
no indications OF settlement.
An analysis ordered by the Board of
Health at New York shows that mustard sold
I'm that city is adulterated with naphthal yell
low, -four, and terra alba.
John Coyle was hanged at Gettys-
burg. Pa, for the murder OF Emily Myers.
A committee of the United Presby-
terian Church in Pittsburgh has decided to
ask the legislature 10 make the use Of instru-
mental music unlawful.
English capitalists are said to have
offered Trinity Church, New York, 1000, 900
for it's block on broadway, opposite Wall
street, with the intention to erecta mammoth
ofhoe building.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-05-01
FOREIGN.

An earthquake shook up eastern En-
land, doing much damage to buildings In
many towns, including Chelmsford, Ipswich,
Maiden, and Colchester. Church spires and
tall smoke-stacks fell to the earth with q
crash. At Colchester two people wero killed
by falling walls. The people in the
localities most affected were thrown
into such state of consterna-
ton that business was suspended for q
time. Hundreds rushed wildly from their
houses, whiio hundreds more sought refuge
in their cellars. Cries filed the air az tn oles
and chairs were overturned, china and glass-
ware ratified together and were shattered,
and chimneys and pictures fell with crash.
The earthquake caused a general feeling Of
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-05-01
WESTERN,

Reports from an parts of the State
Of California indicate that the grain and
fruit crops are in a healthy and promising
condition.
1t is reported from Leadville that the
recent alleged gold discoveries near Pixies
Peak, Colo, are part OF n gigantic swindling
scheme originated by drug clerk who formed
joIntstock company, scattered chloride of
Id in some places in the gravel OF the
mountain side. and then bad reports Of ira-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-05-01

the marty an enumerated IN its platforms
through its history az . quarter or a century.
ne reaffirus it's faith in the ability OF the party
Ia s&,are in the future. AZ 1t has In the past.
snch modification and reforms rs time and ex-
perience shall prove 10 be for the growth Of the
nation and the general welfare OF It's citizens.
o. They have confidence taat the wisdom and
pafriotism of the Chicago convention viii form
nlate a platform and nominate candidate that
ne people will approve. and thrt will next No
yember call out from the State OF Michigan it's
old time Republican majority.
Judge p. r. Vanzpe, of Charlotte, was elected
Chairman OF the State Central Committee by &C
clamafiOu.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-05-01
CONNECTICUT Repnblican.

Hon. Samuel Fessenden, who presided over
the Republican Convention at Hartford, ex-
pressed no personal preference IA to the Presi-
dental aspirants, but briefly named those
most prominently mentioned. President
Arthur received round Of applause
and there was prolonged cheering when
Gen. Hawley was mentioned The DEL
egates-at-large - John l.. Houston, Sam
uel f.. Merwin, Jr., Augustus B1andegee and
Frederick Mills-were fnstrv cted for Senator
Joseph r. Hawley. Eight district delegates were
appointed, all of whom are for Hawley The
resolutions eulogize President Arthsr and his
administration, and pledge the Republicans of
Connecticut to support the nominee of the Chi
caRo convention.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-05-01

alarm and insecurity tlious nout england, as
II was feared more violent shocks would fol-
low.
Bismarck proposes revision of the
Constitution Of the German Empirs which
will embrace classification OF voters, per-
mancnt military budget, and a test oath for
members of the Rechstag tending TO exclude
Socialists from membership. In case the
German Parliament rejects these proposals,
Bismarck intends TO invite conference of
the German Princes. who can. in accordance
with the present Constitution OF the empire,
give force TO his projects.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-05-01
Virginia Republican.

The Republican State Convention Of Virginia,
which met at Richmond, was called 10 order by
Senator Malone, and Col William Lamb was
made Chairman. Four delegates-at-large-ha-
hone being one-and eighteen district delegates
were chosen. -Four OF them are colored and
eighteen white men. motion that delegates
to Chicago be instructed 20 cast their votes Ia
the national convention for Arthur was received
with almost unanimous dsappruval Each dis
trict delegation reported In favor OF Gen. Malone
az Chairman OF the delegation TO Chicago and
the delegates were instructed TO vote as O unit
on all questions in the oonvcntios.
The platform, which was read by Gen. Ma
hone, declares that the coahtionists of the State
shall hereafter be known "a the Republican
party of Virginia, and that in the nation affairs,
they shall act with the national Republican
PARTY and support it's nominees for President
and Vice President. The platform also declares
in favor OF free education and liberal appropn-
ations of the surplus Government revenue for
educational purposes: demands a protective
tariff in the interests of national industries:
cordially Endorses President Arthnr's policy,
which Is characterized as conspicuously oonserv-
alive and entitled 70 the respect and confidence
of the nation, and concludes with an emphatic
preference for his nomination at Chicago.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-05-01
MISCELLANEOUS.

President Endicott states that the
Oregon Transcontinental Company has lost
more than $40, eco, 900 by the shrinkage in
Northern Pacific and Oregon railway stocks.
Hon. Isaac n. Arnold, one of the
oldest and most prominent citizens of Chi
cago, has passed away in his G9th year. He
was the earliest City Clerk of Chicago, and
served two terms In the Illinois Legislature
and in Congress. He was an intimate friend
of Abraham Lincoln. OF late years he
has devoted himself closely 10 literary work.
Marie Taglioni, tho famous dancer, died in
Marseilles, France. She was born in Stock
holm III 1904, and won renown in the large
cities of Europe, retiring with fortune In
1sIT. Other deaths: II. c. Atkins, OF Mil
waukee, and George A. Leete, Of Providence,
II. l., both prominent railroad men; Henry J.
Hutchinson, of the famous family of singers;
Jas. T. Todd, the Oldest Freemason in Maine;
Col. Charles G.. Hammond, n wealthy philan.
thropist of Chicago; Samuel J. Walker, at one
time the most extensive real estate operator
In Chicago; Rev. DIR. Bickersteth, Episcopal
Bishop of Ripon, Eng; Conut Ribbing, a
noted French dramatic author; Hon. Dwight
Foster, ex-Supreme Judge of Massachusetts,.
Gen. Aguero, the Cuban filibuster,
continus to battle the Spanish Captain Gen.
eral. The so-called rebel" force has divided
into three parts and Aguero Is in the Cuban
swamps.
During the week there were 16S
failures in the United States, against I'D
during The previous week. There were
twenty-one failures in Canada.
The sixtieth anniversary of the
establishment of the Odd Fellows Society in
the United States was celebrated on the 25th
of April at various points.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-05-01
Maine Greenbaclx.

Col. C. S. Emerson was called 70 preside over
the Maine State Greenback Convention, which
assembled at Lewiston. Three hundred and
twelve delegates were in attendance. Ex-Gov.
Plaisted left for home before the convention
was called TO order, having failed in his efforts
to bring about fusion with the Democrats
Ex- Congressman Ladd, however, remained
with the hope Of being nominated for Governor,
but in this he was worsted, the Rev. DR.. Ii. B.
Eaton, of Camden, getting the honor. A
resolution was introduced early in the session,
pronouncing against fusion with either of the
old parties. open or secret" and after a lively
debate was adopted. The platform points.
TO the Supreme Courts legal tender de-
cision as an unanswerable indorse-
ment Of the principles of the Green
back party, and Endorses the national plat
form of 1880 Resolutions were also passed adj
vocating the Government control of railroad and
telegraph lines: advocating an income tax; CON-
demning the employment Of children IN man
ufactories, and deprecating the introduction of
the prohibitOry amendment question into party
politics. full set of nominations was made
for Congress, tor Presidential electors, and for
national convention delegates, and all the del
egates and electors were instructed to vote for
Benjamin +. Butler.