The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-01-01
LATER NEWS ITEMS.

A bundle of counterfeit Russian
bank-notes, representing a face value OF
1926, 900, was found accidentally by some
children In Berne, Switzerland.
An exploring expedition of scientists,
under the auspices Of the Austrian Govern
! ment, is being organized to explore the
northeastern corner of Africa. The expense
ID to be borne by rich landowner. 1t has
the sanction of the English Government,
which is anxious to annex the city OF Herat
Tonquin advices report daily en-
counters between the Chinese and French
at the outposts. The Chinese continue pour
ing troops into Tonquin and Formosa.
A story is told to the effect that the
emeralds in the crown Of the ex-Empress
nobeman for eio, 900, proved to be false, and
the money was returned.
Apostle Cannon, from Utah, is
preaching the Mormon faith in Switzerland
TO large audiences, and without molestation.
Quite a number OF converts are being made
among the spinsters. He has arranged for
vigorous campaign and mass-meeetings in
all the large cities and towns.
Henry N. Austin, prominent young
man OF Milwaukee, committed suicide. His
mind had been troubled for some time.
The great seal of Dakota has been
transferred from Yankton to Bismarck,
whore the Territorial Legislature is to meet
January ID.
Smith a. Rosebach, wholesale and re-
tail tobacconists, Minneapolis, made an as
signment for the benefit of creditors. The
liabilities are stated to be about $4,000.
Henry S. Hopkins g. Co., bridge
builders of st. Louis, Mo-, made an assign
liabilities unknown.
Austin Brothers, boot and shoe deal
ers at Auburn, Ind, have failed. with S25, 600
liabilities.
Pa1uet, the Toronto infdel who was
recently paralyzed while denying the doctrine
of eternal punishment, diod the other day.
More robberies of the mails are re-
ported along the Rocky Mountain division of
the Canadian Pacific Railway.
An attachment has been made upon
the property of Brooks & Dickson, the the
atrical managers to satisfy claim of the
srobridge Lithographing Company, of Gin
cinnati, Ohio, for $4,000.
G. b. Simmons, local Treasurer at
Louisville, KY, of the Louisville and Nash
vile Railroad is suppose ed to have gone to
join the American colony In Canada. He dis
appeared Christmas Day, leaving a deficit in
his accounts of $4,000.
There is an impression that the Span
ish treaty may be withdrawn, and one more
liberal in its stead offered.
The aggregate internal revenue re-
ceipts for November were S3T1, 942 less than
for the corresponding month OF last year.
Secretary Chandler is said to have
informed Congressman Randall that the APP
preparations contemplated by the Senate
naval bill are grossly inadequate and would
embarrass the service. 1t is reported that
the House will regard the Secretary's objec-
tons as a good excuse for refusing to pass
the bill
Secretary McCulloch has obtained
from the Attorney General and the Solicitor
General opinions that on tho filing of an ex-
portation tond there is no reason why dis
titled spirits may not be permitted to remain
in Government warehouses for reasonable
period after the expiration of three years
This will affect, for perhaps nine months, the
taxes on 81, 600, 900 gallons of whisky.
A move is on foot in Washington
looking to having President Cleveland parcel
out all of his appointments between the
Senators and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES is, CIV
ing them the selection in the several States
and districts. 1t is not thought, however,
that the President will delegate away his
power in any such manner.