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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30
RIack JACK.

Every boy in blue knows that Con. Logan
obtained his sobriquet, "Black jack" from
the soldiers Of his command, as token of
their confidence and esteem. Every popular
general was designated in similar manner.
Such names as "Old Tecump," "Pap Thorn
as" "Fighting Joe," "Old Rosy" "Little
Mac" "Black Jack" and many others of o
similar character, are remembered with pride
by oil the old veterans and will never be for
gotten while they live.
Democratic papers have been trying dur
ing the campaign to create prejudice
against Gen. Logan by claiming that the
name "Blncl Jack" was applied to him on
account of some connection which they
charge he had with the "black laws of Hi
nois at time when he was q democrat in
good standing, q statement which they know
to be utterly devoid of truth.
That Gen. Logan was once democrat is
true, but doesn't it look little inconsistent
for democratic papers to kick against him
on that account?
The difference between him and Tom
Hendricks is this Logan saw the errors Of
the democratic party and repudiated it,
| Joined the republican party and led the
armies of the Union on to victory, while
Hendricks, a pro-slavery democrat, plotted
with the infamous knights of the golden
circle for the overthrow of his country, and
has never changed his views. The "boys in
blue" will not desert the standard of "Black
Jack" because he was a democrat % years
ago.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30

Greenbackers of republican antecedents
are everywhere focking to the standard OF
the party of their first love. They repudiate
fusion az an attempt TO transfer them, body
and soul, into the ranks of the democratic
party, and at the same time they realize that
tho republican party, by the demonstration
of silver, the maintenance of gold, silver and
paper, all on an equality, az the money of
the nation, and by the confirmation of the
constitutionality of the greenbacks, in peace
as well as in war, has given the country the
benefit of all that was vital in the doctrines
of the greenback party. They see no reason
why they should continue separate party
organization, and strenuousIy object to being
made part and parcel of the democratic
party. They refuse TO vote for Cleveland
they will not support confederate brigadiel
for vioe-president and they decline to assist
in returning free-trader to congress. Fol
these reasons they will support the republi
can ticket. They know that they have beer
sold, but they cannot be delivered.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30

does not become republicans TO charge un-
fairness in the nomination. II Mr.. Burrows'
friends had not been In the majority, as they
were, and largely SO, he could not have re-
oeived the nomination. His opponents were
completely out-voted, and those who believe
in the rule of the majority ought not TO COM
plain. Indeed, it is not from republicans
that this complaint is heard; it comes almost
wholly from the opposition. They hope by
this means to gain republican votes for their
free trade candidate. We would suggest that
they have about all they can attend to to look
after their own nominations without at
tempting the management of republican
caucuses and conventions.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30
The Public Debt.

Fusion newspapers and fusion stump
about the large surplus of cash in the public
treasury.
Republicans are very willing to concede
that the finances of the nation are in very
different condition from what they were when
the republican party assumed control of the
government. Then the government was
bankrupt and its bonds bearing high rates
of interest, went begging in the markets of
the world and could not find purchasers
even at ruinous discount. Now all classes
Of bonds command ready market at pre-
MUM, although tho rate of interest is but
from TO AZ per cent. 1t is an undeniable
fact that on the first day of October the
cash in the public treasury was, in round
numbers, $425,000,0 900, an immense sum of
money, and the charge liz made that this
sum is locked up and withdrawn from circu-
lation, but the charge is not true. and those
who make it arc not so ignorant AZ 10 be
unaware of its falsity. $244 100000 of this
money does not in any sense belong to the
government, but is the property of individ-
usls who, having confidence in Uncle Sam,
have deposited their gold and silver in his
vaults and taken certificates therefor-gold
and silver certiicates-whlch enter into and
form part of the circulating medium Of the
country, in q more convenient form than the
gold and silver itself. Deducting this, to-
gether with S16,O0O,OOO of special deposits
and $20,o00,000 due for matured and called
bonds and interest, there remains of avail
able cash in the treasury the sum of Sl44,-
600, 600, the reserve on hand for the purpose
of maintaining resumption on S347 100000
of legaltender notes. This is showing Of
which the republican party has reason to
feel proud instead of being ashamed. Should
the government pursue the opposite course
and pay out this surplus, regardless of the
claims of depositors, or without reference to
tho maintenance of resumption, the party in
poYor would be censureble in the highest
degree, and the people would hurl it from
power at the very earliest opportunity.
In August 1866 the public debt had reach
ed the enormous sum of f2,sOO, Oo0, 900; to-
day, after the lapse of 10 years, it il but
81, 425, 100000, having been decreased al
most one-half. This includes the legal-te tender
notes, the actual interest bearing debt being
but 81, 2o6. 100000. In addition to this the
rates of interest have been reduced from
and per cent to an average of per cent,
and the annual interest charge from $751;
100000 to about s5O, 900. At the same
time the burdens of taxation have been
steadily lifted from the shoulders of the
people, the last vestige of the internal war
taxes having been removed, except the tar
on whisky and tobacco.
The financial history made by this nation
during the past twenty years, is brighter and
grander than that of any other country that
ever existed on the globe, and the republi-
can party challenges discussion Of its record
. in this direction.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30
The Ohio Election.

Democratic papers figure out defeat for
the republicans because the actual majority
in Ohio was not quito as great as first re-
ported. On account of local issues the plu-
rality for secretary of state was reduced To
1921, the lowest majority given, but the
vote on congressman, where national issues
came in question, shows republican plu-
rality of 1890, almost up to the very high
est figure reported, and far in excess of the
most sanguine republican expectations. 1t
is wonderful how the democratic party car
extract comfort from overwhelming defeat
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30

The Courier Of last week undertook 10
show that Ysple ia . better friend to the
soldier than Mr.. Burrows. The hundreds Of
soldiers in the 4th congressional district for
whom Mr.. Burrows has interested himself,
will not be- apt to take much stock in any
such statements.
The following is q specimen of the way
Yaple looks after the soldiers interests: A
petition was gotten up and signed by rs
leading citizens of Antwerp and Paw Paw,
for the relief of a one-armed soldier at Law
ton who had been all through the war and
had fought in 20 different battles, but who
was not entitled to pension under the gen.
eral pension laws. This petition was for-
warded to Mr.. Yaple who did not oven deign
to reply, but treated it with silent contempt.
Letters from the petitioners met with the
same treatment, and it was only after the
lapse of considerable time, when, at the re-
quest of some of the petitioners, leading
democrat addressed letter to Mr.. Yaple ON
the subject, that any reply could be had Il
either the petition or the letters conoern
ing it,
A recent investigation shows that 2S Of thu
petitioners supported Mr.. Yaple two year.
ago, not one of whom will vote for him OF
| the 4th of November
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30

The opposition press is terribly exercised
about Indiana. They charge that republic
cans are hiring the honest, reform demoo-
racy of that state TO vote for Blaine. We
wonder what is the going price. How are
democrats quoted in tho Indiana markets,
anyway? Is the market firm, or weak?
Ought not tho infant industry to be pro-
tected, or is free trade in democratic voters
the more desirablef
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30

The wicked, malicious ISLANDERS recently
published by the opposition press concern
ing MIR. Burrows, are but specimens of the
terrible straits to which the opposition is
driven. Republicans may expect to encoun-
ter similar or even worse falsehoods from
sow on, until the close of the polls on cleo
tion day. Put no confidence in any of them.
They are but the last hopeless resort of q
desperate, defeated foe.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30

Tho opposition are becoming seriously
alarmed. They see the handwriting on the
wall, and realize that they have been weighed
in the balances of the people and found
wanting. A great cry has gone forth for
assistance, especially in congressional mat
ters- They see Yaple's chances growing
smaller and beautifully less, day by day, and,
like one of old, send forth tho wailing cry,
Help me, Oassius, or sink"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30

Mr.. Ysple's friends, during tho present
campaign, have had a good deal to say about
trickery in the matter of therepublican NOM
nation for congress. The fact is that the
primary meetings all over this county, and
We presume the same is true in the other
counties of the district, were never so largely
attended ss they were when our delegates
were chosen TO the congressional delegate
convention. Under such circumstances IL
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30

The democratic manager of the fusion
campaign in this county is determined to
commit political hari-kari. Every free-trade
speech in Van Buren, makes republican votes,
bat. notwithstanding this, he has imported
the great defeated, Frank Hurd, to make
free-trade speeches for his trade ally,
Yaple. Whom the gods would destroy they
first make mad.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30

The Indianapolis Sentinel says that Rev.
DR.. Leonard Bacon of New Haven, will sup
port Cleveland. This is important if true,
as the Rev. DR.. Leonard Bacon died and
went home to heaven several years ago, a
place, for the attainment Of which Gov.
Cleveland would unquestionably need DIR.
Bacons support.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30

Evidently the free-traders have heard of
the fate of Frank Hurd of Ohio, and taken
fright, as the Courier of last week said that
when Mr.. Yaple talks free-trade he does not
mean what he says but believes in tariff
difference.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30

Yaple's anti-wool-tarif speeches have so
endeared him to the flock-masters of the 4th
congressional district that they cannot bear
the thought of parting with him. There
fore, they will vote to keep him at home.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30

Look out for lying circulars, bogus tick
cts, and democratic roorbacks of all kinds.
The opposition is desperate and will not hes
itate to resort to any means, however dishon-
CRADLE, to elect any of its candidates.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30

II toGnt the farmers Of this district TO IN
derstdnd sOltat they ASK, aohcn they ask me to
scteJor the restoration Of tho duty on cool.
I DIDN'T DO IT AND BY THE
ETERNAL, MEYER WILL DO I7r' /!
Congressman Yaple, at Lawrence, Sept. %.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30

The organization of the next house of rep
resentatives may depend on single vote,
and on that single vote may depend the
prosperity or adversely OF the country for
years to come. Let no republican be in
duced to vote against Hon. j. G. Burrows.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30

The democrats will start on their journey
up Salt River on Tuesday next, and they'll
wish they'd started sooner.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30

Republicans, don't scratch your tickets.
You will find the enemy ready to trade any
body or everybody for Ysple votes.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30

gain of four republican congressman in
Ohio is quite satisfactory.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30

According to the Courier, Yaple says one
shing when he means another.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30

They are on the run, boys, keep them
going.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30

Z. S.-lf there is person in this land OF
steady habits, that wants pair of pantaloons
that Will wear 365 days, let him call at the Long
full lined, for 75c, then he will gladly exclaim
that he has got the goods and his moneys
worth too. Respectfully yours,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30

Don't forget to have your name registered
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30

Yes, we have heard from Hurd.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30
NO WAR PRICES!

No 20 per cent. has yet been imposed upon
our stock OF cheap goods. They were bought
cash purchasers upon the same terms.
1t will be useless at this urgent and pressing
moment, to enumerate articles, quality, style,
or prices, but suffice it to say, our stock Of
Ready made Clothing never has been better
than it is at the present time.
All OF which is respectfully submitted by
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-10-30
SMITHS

Therefore be it known to all that 1t is with
the greatest pleasure in time Of peace that We
have to state the fact to the people OF Van
Buren, county, that we have now on hand the
Largest and most Fashionable stock Of Ready
made Clothing that we have ever offered to
the citizens OF Paw Paw and vicinity, at any
previous period.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1884-05-14

W. TO CATTLE MEN. Parties
ef64 desiring pasturagc tor cattle
NTshould call on Mr.. J. Il. Wa.
ton, miles northeast OF Butler. His
pastures are rich see him AT once. Izmt
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1884-05-14
An HOnOrtd Career.
john j. Knox, Ex-COmptroiler
OF the Treasury.

Mr.. !. ]. Knox, OF New y 'ork. for
seventeen years Comptroller of the
Treasury of the United States. has.
after an honored and successful ca
reer III the public service. resigned
his position to engage IN private bus
mess. In view OF Mr.. knox's long
and CONSPICUOUS public service we
present our readers with an excellent
likeness OF the gentleman who has SO
long presided over our national bank
ing sytsem.
Comptroller Knox was appointed
Deputy Comptroller October 10,
1867. and Comptroller on April II
1872, ard thus has had continuous
service of seventeen years in the Of
flee. Previous to his appointment as
Deputy Comptroller he had charge
of the Mint and Coinage corr espon-
dence. and was sent by Secretary
McCulIoch to San Francisco in 1866
to examine the branch Mint in that
city. HIS report was published with
n complimentary notice by Secretary
McCulloct in the finance report of
that year. April 25. 1870, he COM
pleted revision of the Mint and coin
age laws of the United States. which
was transmitted to congress with an
elaborate report. Upon his recon-
mendation the coinage of the silver
dollar was discontinued. and subse-
quentlv the bill which he proposed
was passed by congress with few
amendments. and is now known a~
the Coinage act of 1873.
The Comptroller subsequently sis-
ted New Orleans and discovered IN
the office of the Assistant Treasurer
the largest defalcation ever known IN
the history of the government The
failure OF the First National Bank OF
New Orleans followed. and Mr..
Knox remained tor some weeks III
that CITY acting as Assistant Treas
urer He was reappointed Comp
trolier without his knowledge pre-
vious to the expiration OF his first
term. and confirmed by the Senate
without reference to anv committee.
He was again appointed to third
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1884-05-14
Strayed or Stolen.

On April 4th, 1884, one dark bay horse,
black name and tail, about I51a hand>
high, rough shod with scar on left tore
knee. A liberal reward will be payed for
the return of horse or his whereabouts.
,,-Im JoHN F. HKRRELL,
Butler. Bates CO., Mo
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1884-05-14
term on April IL. 1852.
CARFIELD's FIRST CHOICE.

GARFIELD' ) FIRST CHOICE.
1t IS we'll known to Senator Shcr.
man and other Senators that the
Comptroller was the first chorcc of
the late President Garfield for Sec
retary OF the Treasury, and this fact
WAS communicated by the President
to well known gentleman. to whom
the President said that he was only
prevented from carving out his origi-
nal purpose by political complica-
tons which. afterward grew up in
filling other places in his Cabinet
Mr.. Knox has accepted the Prcsi-
dency Of the National Bank of Re
public. which owns, Jointly with the
FIRST National Bank of New York.
the limited Bank Building, ION the
corner of Wall street and Broadway.
1t Is an old institution, originally
organized in 1850, and has a capital
of $I,5oo,ooo and a surplus OF
5000, 900
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1884-05-14
K. c. and Southern Z. r.

Kansas CITY. Nav Ga meeting
OF the stockholders of The Kansas
CITY and Southern Railway held here
to-day to elect officers for the ensuing
year as follows: President. VIM.
Bailey; Treasurer. VIM c. Smith !:
Secretary. Amos Tcnnev: Directors.
W.n. Bailey. E. l.. Martin. E @
Merriam. J. W. Miller. VIM. 7.
Johnson. OF Missouri Amos Tenney.
$. I. Clark. =. @. Wheeler. OF New
York The road projected is be-
tween thi> city and Memphis, to cross
the ST. Louis & San Fran CISCO road
near MarshtieldPr Lebanon Missouri.
Ten miles are now III operation be-
tween Clinton and Brownington. 1t
was resolved TO commence active CON
strn~sion shortly. beginning work ut
three points. and IT is expected the
line Will he completed to its intersec-
ton with the St. Louis & San Fran
cisco within the wear.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1884-05-14
GOING SOUTH.
FRUIT EyAPOfsATORS.

We manufacture the Williams Fruit
and Vegetable Evaporators for factory
use. We also make the Bid~ell Patent
Fruit Eyaporators for i medium size; We
make two sizes OF the latter. These
Evaporators have no equal: they sell on
their merits. We are not obliged TO cut
on prices to compete with worthless ma
chimes parties glad to get them ut
reasonable prices. Send for illustrated
circular. John Williams s. Son, Paten-
tees and Manufacturers, Kalamazoo.
Mich. I6-3m.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1884-05-14
Bucklen's Arnica SaIye.

The greatest medical wonder of the
world. Warranted to speedily cure Burns
Bruises, Cuts, Ulcers Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, Cancers, Piles, Chilblains, Corns,
ieter, ChapPed Hands, and all skin crup-
tons, guaranteed to cure in every in
stance, or money REFUNDED. Prize * cts
per box. For sale by F. NJ. Crumly & Co.
& If
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1884-05-14

ated valuable horse. the rrgbtfu,
property OF Mr.. Smith. We hope
the animal as we'll rs the thief will
be recovered.
he DAILY Evening Sun has a,
last given up the ghost for good :;
Mr.. Abbott acknowledging IN its
last Mondays issue that 1.-THE ex-
pense of printing it was more than
its income, and that he could not
make both ends meet. work however
hard he might.
A project was put on foot last
Saturday night by the q. y. II Post
OF this city to forward to Richmond.
Virginia. car load of corn as a do
nation toward the confederate sol
diers' home. \ committee OF five
was appointed. All old Federal and
Confederate soldiers in sympathy
with the movement. are invited to
contribute corn or money. Hand in
your donations to committee. No
uce will be gwen of the date of de-
livery.
Committee; r. NJ. Dale, CITY:
Seth Cope, Sprague t. Vi. McCray
Carbon Center; {. NJ. Wood, Metz,
I. c. COpEIASD
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1884-05-14

| ilooii biii- NtpuDIICanS ana DefOO o
Gratis in Missouri want to see re
duction of the tariff commerce now
! Hon. A. II. Buckner, 9TH District
said, whilst | was opposed to the
Inauguration OF the tariff agitation a,
this session of Congress, think now,
nothing can stop It's being one of the
issues at the November polls, and
not sanguine of success, either of the
Democratic nominee at Chicago, or
OF my own nomination as Governor
OF Missouri
Hon. John J. O'Neil, Sth District,
said, II am always in favor of anv
legislation that will protect in the IN
terests of the laboring man. Labor
IS free and why should not the labor
er have clothing and food as cheap
as 1t can be furnished him. as that
his employer has the right to avail
himself of the cheapest labor that
the world AFFORDS.
Hon. r. P. Bland, nth District,
said, 1T IS crime against the great
body of the American people for
Congress to levy such a tax on their
constituents as to produce an i'm
mense surplus above the needs of the
Government. The Democrats pro
pose to reduce this tax, the Repub-
licans 10 retain It. The voters will
say reduce taxation.
In the foregoing are the epitomized
expression of the two Senators and
seven of the Representatives. Of out
State, all whom your correspondent
could "catch on to- in a DAYS trip.
These expressions, however. indicate
the views of the entire delegation and
in concise form foreslIadoW the views
and action of the Democratic party of
the nation.
The Siamese Embassy to the Unit
ed States arrived here tonight and
will be received by the President to
morrow, and about 400 doctors
who are here to attend the thirty
fifth annual session, want to shake
hands with His Excellency on the
same ,lay with the Siamc>c. so that
he will be prevented from accepting
A pressing invitation to attend the
opening of the new Produce En-
change building in New York. to
However, as the Presi- |
lent's political fences need some fix
ng right away l,e will go home this
week to remain several days. Per |
chance the Republican outlook will |
change somewhat the last of the
week. With Arthur's hand on the
crank for a day or so, the old machine |
Will be made to hum. But its OF no |
use. The grand old party's" cot |
70 go.
The United States census OF 1880 |
will when completed, cover about
twenty-five thousand printed pages.
AS yet but about eight thousand |
pages have been published. At this |
ate it will be about 1893, or three
'ears after the taking of the next
census, before the reports of the last
will have been issued. 1t would be
veil for the Republicans who are
rowling about the backwardness of
he work of the lower House Of Con-
,ress. to apply some of their sug-
rested principles IN the Census Bu-
eau to see what acceleratlng effect |
hey will have on the work there: |
hen. If they work we'll. they may
With propriety urge them upon Con-
,resS. >. Is.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1884-05-14

YOUNG COLONEL, a jack, is I4Ix
hands high, years old, jet black with
mealv nose, fine form. Sired py castij-
ian, and is good breeder. Will stand
the ensuing season NJ nv stable at Altona
Bates Co. Mo. on the following ter,ne:
$40 TO insure a living colt; money due
when fact Is ascertained, or when mare is
parted withor removed from county.
NINE, or Morgan stock, will also stand
at same place; terms S., conditions same
as above. MIKE is ISt. hands high,
bright bay, OF good form.
2o-Im~ Iosrpu krpp