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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-01-29

William M. Wright resigned cadet
pass examination. He was recently appoint
ed Lieutenant in tho Second Infantry by
President Arthur, and now outrnnks his as
sociates in the class OF 1885.
It is estimated that 100000 men,
previously unemployed, have obtained work
in manufacturing enterprises since Jan. l..
In addition to these large number of min
have resumed work within the last few
weeks.
The historic liberty bell of Philadel-
phia began its journey to New Orleans on
the 23d OF January, on a car specially con-
structed to bear IL. procession, with two
bands OF music, accompanied the bell to the
depot, and along the route some OF the
houses were decorated.
There were 1856 failures in the United
States reported to Brddsirect's during the
week, against AS In the preceding week,
and 80, 2s9 and EOS in the corresponding
week OF 1884, 1883, and 1882, respectively.
About IS per cent. we're those OF small trad.
ers whose capital was less than $4,000.
Special Agent Swift, of Chicago, says
that in his opinion the Governments Losses
from undervaluations Of imported goods an
nually amount to many times the sum lost
by smuggling and all other frauds. He
thinks that the Investigations now in prog
ress will compel action by Congress and will
force the adoption OF a system by which
fhpea frauds will no pravonted
A treaty has been concluded between
Russia and Prussia, providing for the ex-
tradition of assassins or abductors Of royal
personages, and of persons guilty of the il
legal manufacture OF explosives.
An avalanche at Melvulles, in the
Department OF the Hautes- Alps, France,
crushed church and buried the congrega-
ton in snow. Twenty men working in o
marble quarry near by were also buried.
Thomas J. Chapman, who murdered
his employer, Farmer Hubbart, for the pur-
pose of robbery, was executed at Charleston,
i'll. The body was later exposed to public
view in the jail yard, and at night excitement
In the town ran high. Tony Walker, colorcd,
WAS hanged for murder at Marshall, Texas.
1t is believed at Washington that the
Hennepin Canal has a hotter chance now
than ever before, and that IL cannot be ruled
out on q point OF order.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-01-29
SOUTHERN.

II. II. Thomas. Commissioner Of
Pennsylvania ut the New Orleans Exposi-
lion, threatens to close his headquarters I'M
less the Legislature appropriatcs $4,000 TO
secure a display of exhibits.
A vein of gold-bearing quartz ], 800
feet broad and nine miles long has been
found in the Cohuttah Mountain, Georgia.
Tho vein is sad To be worth SIC. 900, 900.
Heavy snow has failed in Eastern and
Central Texas, and stock are suffering from
tho unusual cold weather.
Six masked men entered Wood
CANT l.ng-house ut San Antonio. Texas,
gagged tae employees broke open the safe,
and escaped with $4,000 in greenbacks and
gold coin. The employees have been arrested
for completely in the robbery.
The train to which Pierre Lorillard's
special car, containing himself and family,
was attached was warned to stop. near Chat
tanooga, Tenn, by two boys. 1t was found
that bridge had been washed away, and, II
the train had gone few rods further, it
would have plunged into river To the
purse made up for the lads, Lorillard con-
tributed S..
After an appeal by Director Gen.
Burke members of the New Orleans Cotton
Exchange subscribed $50, 900 to meet current
expenses Of the Worlds Exhibition.
Matilda Chase, who was burned to
death at Annapolis, Nd, by her dress taking
fire at the CRATE, was lineal descendant of
one OF the signers of the Declaration of
Independence.
Capt. Bankhead, civil engineer,
while in bed at Philipp, W. Va, was stran-
gled by his false teeth becoming loose.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-01-29
NEWS CONDENSED.
Concise Record OF the Week,


A contest between ~Paddy" Ryan
and John l.. Sullivan at New York was
stopped by the police ere the men had boon
q minute I'm conflict. Tho expressions Of
persons present were that Ryan. as far as
the fight had proceeded. had the best OF 1t.
The receipts were $1,000.
The insolvent Oliver firms Of Pitts
burgh, report liabilities of s2,47o,7.o and
AK an extension of five years, with annual
payments, at Q per cent interest.
Richard Worthington, book pub
Usher of New York. has made an assignment,
with liabilities of over 100000.
The New York Court Of Appeals has
declared the tenement-house cigar act un-
constitutional.
Charles Downing, tho well-known
horticulturist, died ut Newburg, n. Y, aged
81.
Advices from Eastern Pennsylvania
report increased activity in the iron trade.
Plate and structural iron is in demand for
bodybuilding, the pipe-mi Is have secured
large orders, other mills have more bust
ness, and In general the market is gathering
strength.
Mother Superior Theresa niece OF
Mr.. Blaine), of the Catholic Convent at
wilkesbarre, Pa, died last week.
In the suit of Mrs. Patton against G.
p Huntington, the rairosd millionaire, in
New York, Mr.. Huntington said that his
profits in Central Pacific were less than S.
000, 600,
The creditors of Oliver Brothers, of
Pittsburg, have decided to grant flveyears
extension, taking separate notes for the pay
ment of interest semLannually.
The velocity of the wind on the sum-
NIT of Mt. WASHING ton on the ped OF jan
uary was 100 miles an hour, while the mecury
registered 80 degrees below zero-the rough.
est weather ever experienced.
So serious are the differentiation
frauds which are charged against the Now
York Custom House that in some cares, 1t is
said, invoices OF silk have been received at
that port, the valuations upon which were 20
per cent. less than the actual cost Of produc-
ton. The statement Is made that foreign-born
agents in New York, representing foreign
manufacturers virtually control the importa-
tons. Silks are even said to be purchasablc
in New York from these foreign agents, duty
paid, for less than the cost at which they can
be procured by American merchants at the
European factories. The remedy suggested
is a uniform system OF duties upon the yard
or pound.
At the Hough Well, 10 Washington,
Pa, heavy flow of gas was found at depth
OF 1890 feet.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-01-29
FOREIGN.

Dispatches from Gen. Lord Wolseley
neh between Gen. Stewards forces and
portion OF the Mahdis army. Gen. Stewart,
with large body of infantry, advanced in
the form OF square around the enemys
flank. Tho latter made "A wellorganized
charge, and, despite n whitening fire, pene-
trated the square. A hnnd-to-hand contest
ensued and tho rebels were driven back
with great loss, leaving 500 OF their dead up
on the field. Gen. Stewart will push on mt
once TO Metemneh. The British loss was
seventy-four killed. including nine commits
stoned officers, and ninety-four wounded
Col. Burnaby, OF ride 10 Khiva' fame, Is
dead.
1t is reported that the agreement be-
tween England and Turkey regarding the
government OF Egypt provides that Turkish
troops shall occupy Egypt with the
exception OF the ports OF Alexan-
dria, Damietta, Port Said. and sucz,
which England viii continue to
occupy; that England shall maintain garri-
sons In the Red Sea lttoral and abandon the
Soudan to Turkey; and that Tewik Pasha,
Khcdive of Egypt, shall be dcposed, tho Sui
tan to appoint in his stead q Pasha who does
not belong 10 the family OF Mehemet All.
The Prussian Minister of Finance
reports the surplus for the year at S. oOo, 900.
derived mainly from the receipts of State
railways, which should be applied to the re-
demption of the railway debt
A London dispatch says ut is
rumored in England that the onacial reports
Of the battle ~ Abu-klca Wells were oolored
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-01-29

a. the War Ot1ce and that the special ais
patches were intercepted BY the military au-
thorities because they contained informa-
ton which IL was not thought desirable TO
communicate to the public. There Is great
anxiety concerning tho fate OF Gen. Stewart.
Parts newspaper states editor ally that the
battle Is TO be regarded rs an irremediable
check to the advance OF the British on Khar-
toum. Unofficial adviccs from the seat OF
war report that the rebels have surrounded
Gen. Stewards army in the desert where he
re-enforcements-"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-01-29
The Reason for II.

Curious how much cleaner all the
people look" exclaimed Texan who
had been away on a trip for q couple Of
"Yes," replied the old settler
with whom he was talking; "you have
no idea what o laundering lot of rain
has fallen here this season. "-Er.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-01-29
WESTERN.

Salmon y. Chases law partner, the
Hon. Flamen Ball, rs dead.
StrattoD & Storms tobacco warehouse,
Ut stoughton, Wis. was burned, the loss be-
ing $4,000; fully insured.
Policemen at Evansville, Indiana.
killed two vicious chicken-thieves, named
Saunders and Nally, who assaulted the Off
GERS when arrested.
A tank in the packing-house of J. E.
tearing down part of a four-story building,
killing four men, and slightly scalding eight
others. The damage amounts TO ss2, 900.
The Kansas Legislature has declared
against national cattle trail through that
State. A bill for the determination OF En-
glsh sparrows is being considered by the
Michigan Legislature. A bill has been in
troduoed in tho Missouri Legislature requir-
ing that telegraph and telephone wires shall
be laid under ground in all frst-class cities
Of the State.
The property of the insolvent j. /.
Case Plow Company was sold at Racine for
$4,000. Mr.. Case purchased the works,
which, it is alleged, will soon resume opera
tons
A broken rail threw O car of Mis-
souri, Pacific train OF the track near Gentry,
No. The coach tumoled down an embank.
ment badly wounding nine persons.
4. s. Case, banker at Wadena,
Mimi, made an assignment with liabilities
OF $4,000.
Hog cholera has within six months
swept Off 1000 head in a township near Lin
coin, Neb.
The military reservation at Fort
Dodge, Kan, has been placed in control OF
the Secretary of the Interior, to be sold.
The Milwaukee Chamber of Com
merce will present to tho Legislature of
Wisconsin a bill for the appointment of a
Railroad Commission similar to that of
Illinois.
+. N. Hossack & Co.. dry goods
dealers at Des Moines, have failed, with heavy
liabilities.
The wheat plant in Indiana, under
it's mantle Of snow, is in excellent condition,
and farmers are anticipating generous har-
vest
The Pintes are said to be starving
on their reservation in Nevada, having
failed 70 receive the Congressional appro-
priation OF $1,000 obtained for them by Sen.
ator Dawes.
A gang of thieves has been system
aticaly plunderng freight-cars on the
Chicago and Alton Road. 1t is thought that
nearly $4,000 worth Of goods have been
stolen within the last few months. Several
pf the robbers have been captured.
An Arkansas City (Kan.) telegram oil
Jan. %. says: "GeIt. Hatch has surrounded
the boomers at Saltwater with the intention
Of starving them out. He allows no one 10
approach them, but let's any leave who do
sire. A courier Just I'm reports several leav-
ing already, as provisions are running short.
The Oklahomitee have boon trying TO raise
money here for relief. but without success
No firing has been done"
At Chicago special reports that ~the
special Grand Jury OF Cook County has voted
20 indict 237 judges of election IN that city
Cor making false returns OF the vote on
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-01-29

II the Appropriations Committee should md
it impracticable to comply with recon-
mendations, the Postofics COMMITTEES Will
endcavor TO secure the passage of bill en-
bsdying this provision under the suspension
OF the rules. ON the third Monday in Feb
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-01-29

DURING 1884 there were 927 arrests for
drunkenness in Glasgow, in POPULATION
of 620. 900; i'm Aberdeen 100. in popula-
ton Of 81, 223; Edinburgh City 2iA' i'm n
population of 1885, Greenock 2l9, in
population of 55, 1884.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-01-29
WASHINGTON.

The Postmaster General has sent the
Chairman OF the House Committee on Post
Offices and Post Roads tho draft of bill
providing for a reduction of postage on
second-class matter, or newspapers mailed
by publishers, from 2 cents to 1 cent per
pound. 1t is provided in the draft that this
rate shall not apply TO the circulation of
sample copies generally, although a pub
Usher may twice a year circulate sample
copies not TO exceed in number the actual
circulation of the paper at the date of mail
lug.
The collections of internal revenue
for the first six months OF the fiscal year
were as follows:
Spirits. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S34, 064, 395
Tobacco ................... l2,T3z3oJ
Fermented liquors. .................. 9,57O492
Miscellaneous sources. ISL, 2S2
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. sec, SIS, 1868
This Is s4,270, ,se less than the receipts for the
collections as follows:
From spirits Observation-Disclosures. 1886 9s3
from TOBACCO. ......................... 302.56I
From miscellaneous. .................. 272lSi
The only increase was from fermented
liquors, S2s0.23s. The aggregate receipts for
December, 1884. were s2s5,04e less than for
the same month the previous year.
The wife of Justice Stanley Matthews
died in Washington. Her remains were
taken to Glendale, Ohio.
Having come to the conclusion that
IL will bo impossible for want of time TO pass
the public health bill this session, the House
Committee on Public Health has decided to
recommend an appropriation of $4,000 for
the National Board of Health and $500, 900
to be used at the discretion OF the President
in preventing the spread OF cholera should
the disease appear in this country before the
next Congress assemblies.
Washington special: "There was
very lively scene in the gentlemen's dress
ing room of Stewart Castle upon the occasion
OF Mrs. Stewart throwing open her house for
a general reception to the official and fashion
able society of Washington. A son of Con-
gresham Holman struck Senior Don Carlos dc
Castro, Secretary OF Venezuelan Legation, In
the mouth. and knocked him down. Friends
Of both parties intcrfered to prevent a gen.
eral fight, and I'm the struggle several blows
were exchanged between other excited
young men. Young Holman was gotten out
tho house and the row hushcd without 1t be-
coming generally known"
William Penn Nixon, of the Chicago
Inter ocean; Morrison Murfosd, OF tho
Kansas City Times and ID. z. Locle, of the
Toledo Blade, were before the Hc.se Cen
mittee on Postofiices and Pcs. .2c>.s;s ias. wool
in behalf of the reduction of newspaper
postage. Tho committee appointed Repre-
scntatives Money and Bingham to recommend
70 the committee appropriate issislation to
be embodied In the postoffce appropriation
bill providing for the reduction OF postage on
newspaper from cents to cent per pound.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-01-29

A YOUNG married woman of New York.
who has been addicted to Painting her hips
as well rs her cheeks and eyelashes, is now
under medical treatment to reduce the size
of her lips. which have become " horribly
enlarged" by chemical poison.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-01-29

A NEwBURo, N. Y, man thawed out
live turtle which had been frozen up
in cake of ice for ten months.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-01-29

A TUNNEL 5000 feet long has been
discovered on the Island Of Samos.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-01-29

THERE is to be ladies' prcss-room at
the inaugural ball.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

The Courier evidently wants to Gu
list the STANDARD in u controversy
The main thing that seems to stand
in the way is its difficulty finding
subjects which it can handle. Ii il
happens sometime to hit on an ar
Gument,' we will gladly " chip in, "
as its proprietor would say. At pre-,
sent we decline for the same reason
the farmer legislator refused to an.
swer the speech Of legal wind bag
on the same floor: " I've noticed on
the farm" said he, that it always
wrenches me most to kick at nothin'."
Life is too short to waste it in brush
ing away gnats, when there are big
fat flies to shoe out of the pantry.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30
Administrators Salo

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nnV pounds OF tsssis ant slug. H., l'sIss
niiy puttui- ~ Leafs and slus. e., .,.-.'
paper. 30" hundred I-ttI,ds l.sas,s -
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tur i"iss ave sai- ~ f,-t.f Nss,.t 80
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sutituvut 1T " uud tur ,tturr and u,s-
hni'. ilhurf Mall,t one Mailer Wiz
ntn' HalirN- une small fnnt ~ EnsiisS
script two Cabinet uns fnnt of No,u.ss
Ell, aI"ui ~ pounds. ave funts Aiyersk.
lng AID job Type, cue Gard Gutter twes
" job aud AdVcfti,inR Cuts. tour 4, ,ms.
and fixtures one large Slice Galley. 04s
pounds Metal Furniture and aft s4h3
printing material belonging 90 the Oiyrs.
pa Dass,7tpi -
And lW ,irtue of said order to psv A..
iehi- outstanding against said e.lals -
eNiehses ui administration, I will, Il SSs
same time and place, sell all os the ss.-x
aud ma erial belonging Ia the aid Trsse
rTa "iilce aud no, Included in the sl,sss
~" hti"nvd niurtHa.n, consisting Of Pr
Cards. blank Deeds, Mortgages, lsss1 -
pors oi various kinds. Office furuiturs. ~
leTnia ~ sale. lash
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Administrators oi the estate af N =
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

THE steamer Eliza anderson was
seized at Port Townsend, last Fri
day, by the Custom house authori-
ties, on her arrival from Victoria,
for violation Of the restriction act.
Two Cinnamon we've found secreted
away amid the Goals. Capt. Wright
protests his innocence of the chan ge,
but this will not relieve the delay i'll
cident to investigation, and the
heavy costs which attend the inter
ruption of business.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

1r is said to be one of the objects
of:he prime.mover of the Taxpayers
Association is TO defeat the proposed
levy for gas lights on the principal
streets, unless the collection is con-
fined to the business part OF town.
This would be manifestly unjust,
for all alike share the benefits, Just
as they do for the large sums of
money spent for grading Ayers Hill
and opening sub, rhan streets.
Some parts of the area embraced in
the business district would receive
no more benefit than the people of
the Second or Third Ward, still
they would be compelled to pay
their proportion, and " uniformity"
would seem to demand that the bur.
den for public necessity should fall
upon all alike.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

An organization is being formed in
this city to be known as the "Tax-pay-
ers Protective Union" 1t is said to be
organized to help Hoffman elect School
Director that he can control, and to OPP
pose the erection of the lamp at the cor.
ner of Main and Fourth streets-Conie,'.
As our Portland contemporaries
the OreJonian and the Standard
would say: Muhum IN parro. He
hucklebcrry riru. Set him up and
hit him again.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

The two big Portland editors fight
on classical matters verifes the ad-
age "a little learning is dangerous
thing" They have succeeded so
far in demonstrating that there are
many things they don't know, if
they have satisfied their readers that
there are few they do know.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

Mr.. Cleveland has announced that
he will, during the month of Noyem-
Der, be invisible to Office kcrs, ex
cept between the hours of 10 and IL
A. NJ, on Mondays. Wednesdays and
Fridays. This will prove serious
Inconvenience to applicants who
stutter. The clerk will call time be-
lore the petitioner can say: " In RI
response to the w-w-w-wishes of my
f-f-f friends, l have c-c.c-consented
to'-and the next man will step to
the front.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-10-30

The Chinese demonstration in Sc
attic, last Saturday night, was a
grand success. About 1000 visitors
were present, and the best of order
prevailed throughout the meeting.
1t was addressed by Messrs. Conner
ford of Tacoma, Taylor of Sumner,
Geo. Venable Smith, p. P. Good
and John keane of Seattle.