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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-10-31

Name Arkansas and Michigan, Florida and
Iowa. came In practically I'm pairs In the order
have named them. hut after this equality was
broken by the admission OF California I'm 1850, q
wicked attempt was male to establish IL by
the fraudulent admission OF Kansas as q slave
State. since the failure OF that conspiracy. how
ever, a long succession OF States has been adj
mitted. With prompt acknowledgment OF their
right To sthteaood. when eaol was able TO send
a Representative 10 Congress.
But now, when tho Electoral College Is so
closely balanced that the power of tho Solid
South and two three Northern States
to seize the Presidency may be disturbed
IL 100000 citizens of Dakota are admit
ted to their rightfu inheritance. the
Democratic party and the national admin
istration maze a combination TO disfranchise
that large body OF men. 1t Is worth while,
fellow citizens TO contrast the condition of
Dakota with that OF other States that have been
admitted to the Union, or with all other States
that have been admitted TO the Union. since the
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old thirteen first formed national Government.
Dakota is so thoroughly State in all her equip
ments, in all her power, that this year she pro-
duces and sends TO parket n larger wheat crop
than any one OF the thrty-eght States OF the
Union. She has within her borders u larger
mileage OF railroad than any one of the sixteen
Southern States except Missouri and Texas; a
larger mileage than any one OF the Now England
States, and nearly as many as all New England
together and, more striking than all else, the
population of Dakota is larger than any one of
twelve States now In the Union, shown by the
last Federal census.
5. The Republican party arraign President
Clevelands administration for breaking down
the useful policy of paying off the national debt
rapidly as the surplus in the Treasury will al
low. They permitted bonds OF the United States
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90; and for 1888 $37o, 900, O0). showing n pros
porous condition OF the country under the pro-
tectiye syst en- and steady increase in its bust
ness Then came in the Presidents assault en-
the protective system, in December last fol-
lowed up by the speeches OF Democratic leaders
the crushing out OF Randall and Sowden in
Pennsylvania, and other protectionists else
consequence OF il the revenue has fallen off for
the fiscal wear ending June b. 1882 so much
that the estimate of 1873 % 600 is now said to
than the estimate At this rate how long
would il take to bankrupt the Treasury, and
br ng United States bonds below par even sup
posing that business continues and general bank
ruptcy does not nsue?-Brooklyn Standard
Union
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OF course, that protection diversihes the indus
tries of a country. The most ardent free-trater
will admit that this mas been the result of pro-
lection In this country. His objection 10 that
the diversihcation has been too expensive; that
the manufacturers have not paid for the aid
they have received from the tariff. We shall
see, however. that the value OF farm lands
is greatly increased Whenever the industries
OF community are varied that where the per :
centage of farmers il smallest the value OF
farms per Ia largest and where most of the
community 10 engaged I'm agriculture the value
OF the farm land Is lowest Mr. Burrows divid-
ed the States and Territories into four groups.
In the first he placed that part OF the country
whore less than 30 per cent. OF tho people are
engaged In agriculture; the second. over 30 and
less than so; the third. over so and less than TO-
the fourth, 10 and over. The average value per
acre OF farm land i'm tho 30 per cent. group is
S3S.o5. In tho group where more than 80 per
cent. and less than 90 per cent. OF the population
are farmers, the value of an of farm land Ia
S3O.55. In the third IL is sl3.5 So in the fourth
group, 20 per cent and moro, the value Of farm
land is only S5. 10 acre.
How can anyone say, after this showing, that
the prot tive tariff has not helped the farmer
-Nelo York Mail and Express.
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TALKING TO DRUMMERS.
A BRIEF BUT TELLING SPEECH By
GEN. HARRISON.

Nearly Three Thousand Commercial Trav-
elers Call on the Republican Candidate,
Who Talks to Them Briefly on the Sub
jcct of the Tariff
About 5000 commercial travellers recently
called on Gen. Harrison at Indianapolis. There
were no Introductory addresses. Gen. Harrison
was in good voice and spoke with great earnest
ness as follows
My friends. as you know already believe,
the commercial travellers have honored me by
calling on me in large delegations. You have as
sembled today not from a single State or Ter
ritory, but from many States, upon the invita-
ton of your associates of this city, to show your
intelligent interest in the principles that in
volved in this campaign. / do not need to re-
peat what have said on former occasions that
highly value the respect and confidence OF the
commercial travellers of the United States. /
value it because / believe they give their adj
herence TO the party whose candidate l am
upon intelligent investigation and upon an
earnest conviction as TO what is good for the
country of which they citizens. Who should
be able better than you TO know the commercial
and business needs OF our country? You.
whose hand is every day upon the business
pulse Of the people; you who travel the country
up and down upon all the swift high
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A LETTER FROM JUDGE GRESHAM.
In Response to Requests to Speak the
Judge Explains why He Can Not.

CHICAGO, Oct. %, 1888.
Hon. w. II. G. Atkinson, Indianapolis, Ind:
DEAR SIR cheerfully and in good faith ac-
quiesced in the nomination of Gen. Harrison,
and Immediately informed him by telegraph
that he would receive my earnest support
But IL is urged that in an address or in some
other public manner 1 should manifest an inter-
est in the success of the Republican ticket.
The proprieties OF the position which occupy
forbid me taking an active part in politics. IL
is gratifying To know, however, that my friends
are supporting the ticket in good faith, and 1 do
not think any fair minded person doubts that 1
earnestly desire its success. could not actively
participate in the campaign without exposing
myself 70 just censuro and lowering myself in
the estimation OF right-thinking people. Trust
ing that You will agree with me In what have
said, and that this will be satisfactory reply
TO your suggestions, which l promised should
receive careful consideration, L remain yours
truly. w o. GRESHAM"
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THE EFFECT ON WOOL.
Figures which Show the Fatal Effect of
Tariff Reduction.
from the Toledo Blade.l

The free trade argument Co support the FREQ
wool idea is that 10 is necessary to have for
eign wool 10 mix with our own; that making
wool free will increase our wooden manufact-
ures, and hence the demand for native wool
Let us see whether II works that way. The wool
duty was reduced IN 1881. In 1887 we produced
100000 less pounds OF native wool than in
1852. and the price fell taking feeco-wa shed Xxx
for illustrationl from AZ cents pound in 1882 to
"a cents in 1sS7. AS 10 our imports. they ia
creased from ca COL 74 pounds in 1882 to ia
O30 pounds in 1887.
Here is as good an illustration OF the effects OF
tariff reduction below tho protective line as ono
needs. Under such reduction the price Of native
wool has decreased. the production has fallen OF
because wool-grOwing has become Improbable
through the reduction OF the duty. and our inn
ports OF foreign wool have largely increased.
What is true of wool viii DO true OF any other
protected product
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Speed Out Of the Question.

Counsel Gmpatiently 20 witness)-Can't
you speak little faster, Uncle Rastus2
Witness-Didn't / swa' TO tell de truf, do
whole truf, an muffin but de truf2
Counsel-Yes, yes.
Witness-Den Ise got ter go slow.-Ne,o
York Sun.
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The Tariff and Farm Wines.

In his excellent speech in opposition TO the
Mills bill, Congressman Burrows showed how
diversified industries have increased the value
OF farm lands. IL ia n table which cannot be too
closely studied by tho farmer No one Denies
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-10-31

BRAIDING is the garniture par ercel-
lence. No one can go amiss who deco
rates her garments with this trimming,
whether in fine cords or heavy applique
patterns.
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rWnshinntnn teiarrnn,

Washington telegram
Cleveland has found his Burchard in Lord
Sackville. better known as Minister West, her
Maiesty's represent tive in the United States
A dispatch from Los Angeles, Cal, saws that
the / os Angeles Times has printed the sub oined
letter from the British Minister TO an American
citizen of English birth who had asked advice
about his vote:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-10-31
PriYnte.l

SIR am in receipt Of your letter OF the 4th
inst, and beg 10 say that fully appreciate the
difficulty in which you find yourself in casting
your vote. You are probably aware that any
political party which openly favored the mother
country at the present moment would lose
popularity, and that the party in power is fully
aware of this fact. The party. however, is be-
lieve, still DESTROYS Of maintaining friendly re-
lations with Great Britain, and is still as
Canada which have been unfortunately
reopened since the rejection OF the treaty
by the Republican majority in the Senate
and by the Presidents message, to which you
allude. All allowances must therefore, be made
for the political situation as regards the Presi-
Dental election thus created. 1t is impossible
TO predict the course which President Cleveland
may pursue in the matter of retaliation should
he be elected, but there is every reason to be-
live that while unfolding the position he has
taken he Will manifest the spirit of Cancellation
in dealing with the question involved in his
message. / inclose article from tho New
York Tunes OF Aug %, and remain yours faith
fully, l.. s. SACKvILLE-W EST.
The genuineness OF the letter was questioned
and her Mojestys minister comes forward and
avows its authorship in the most positive man.
ner, merely claiming that IL was unofficial, and
that he had perfect right to make known hts
views about domestic politics, These extraordi-
nary doings have caused an extraordinary ex-
eli ement at the White House. The signals of
distress are up, and to-day nothing has been
heard about Cleveland's luck. 1t is said that
the policy OF the President and his advisers was
10 treat the letter forgery intended for cam
paign effect But to-day hey were stunned by
the publication OF an authorized interview with
Minister West, in which no analyses the letter
and reiterates every word Of It,
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Something for Business Men to Ponder
Over.
The Government revenue for the fiscal year
1886 was 1886, 900 900 for 1887 it was S37l OO0.
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ENGLANDISFOR GROVER
THE BRITISH MINISTER URGES HIS
REELECTION.

He Writes "A Remarkable Letter Advising
British-Americans to Vote the Demo-
cratic Ticket - The Administration Is
Thrown Into "a FIT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14
Crop-W Gather Bulletin.

Except in Pike, Lincoln and
Mississippi where heavy rains have
occurred, reports from throughout
the State show a deficiency of rain.
fall during the week just passed.
More than an average temperature
for the week is reported, particu-
larry in the western portion.
The sunshine for the week was
about the average.
The general effect of the weather
during the week has been favorable
to the farming interests. The COO
weather at the beginning of the
week retarded growth somewhat
but the subsequent warm weather
and sunshine had a genial effec1
upon vegetation, and corn, oats
wheat, fruit, and in fact all crops
are doing well. The settled weather
was also favorable for corn plant
ing in the northern part of thu
State. In some counties in thu
southern part of the State crops
are in need of rain. Damage by
hail was reported IN Mississippi
county and a heavy rain did some
damage in Pike county. Very lit
tie injury was done by insects fol
the week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

It doesn't bother a lawyer to see
breakers ahead-that is, if they are
law breakers.
When a barber cuts a slice of
your neck you feel like getting up
and lathering him.
Would it be proper to speak Of
a theatrical prompter as a vehicle
because he is a stage coach?
When a woman is trying to write
a letter on a half-sheet of paper
much may be said on both sides.
Men on pension rolls live to be
very old. The pension roll beats
the bakers roll as a staff of life.
Doctor-Did you take the rhu.
barb I ordered? Patient-Yes, sir,
Doctor-How did you take til
Patient-In a pie.
We don't see why strawberries
are not strong enough to keep thei,
own prices at a high figure. They
have plenty of sand in them.
The question who will be the
nominees is an interesting one, but
not so vital or absorbing as the
question which is the front or back
of the sugar-scoop hat.
1t is said that it is much more
dangerous for colored men to be
shipwrecked then for their pale.
faced brethren, because they are
not light enough to float.
One of the queerest things about
agriculture is to e a Congressman
plant garden seed among his con
stituents and then look confidently
forward to a crop of votes next fall
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14
No Passes.
From the st. Louis Republican.

fhOhi Az w AouAo AsOpuDliAdh-
The Democrats of Audrain coun-
ty, in their convention at Mexico,
resolved "That the delegates to the
State and judicial conventions, to
be held at Jefferson City and
Springfield, be requested not to
accept any passes from any rail.
road companies" This action is
wise and timely. The free pass
influence has been an unhealthy
one in Missouri. No convention
in which a majority of the dele.
gates r equipped with trip Or an.
nual railroad passes, given them
because of their selection as dele.
gates, can be properly representa-
tive. This has been SO frequently
demonstrated that it is no longer
doubted. The free pass is accept,
ed by men who would not accept a
money bride, and it accomplishes
more than money bribery could.
Its use ought to be discountenanced
and made discreditable. Audrain
county has taken a step in the
right direction. If other counties
initiate it public sentiment will
be created that will have more eff.
feet than any amount of legislation
against the evil.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14

1t might reduce funeral expenses
if the toll of the bells could be col
lected.
The centenarian may not be a
musician, but it is certain that he
is beating time.
A false cord of music is a dis
cord. A false cord of wood is about
seven Fights.
Funny, isn't it, that after a man
has once given his word he should
try SO hard to keep it?
Strawberries are always quoted
at SO much "per box" This is
well. The box should not be over.
looked.
"No," said the prisoner" ~ don'i
object SO much to have a man lay
down the law !; what I don't like
is when the law takes me up"
George Riddle has joined the
Boston Browning Club. When the
members get tired of trying to I'm.
derstand Browning they can try te
unravel their Riddle.
1t is undeniable, of course, thai
man in a lifetime can truly love
but once. Until the time comes
for him to die, however, it is gen
orally next to impossible for hin
to decide which is the once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14
Will Start from Springfield.

eiS A1taaCAs
At a recent conference of the
officers of the c., III. & S. R'y
at Chicago the question of where
to start the construction of the line
was the principal topic of discus
sion with the following conclusion:
It is best to commence the con-
struction at Springfield for various
reasons, the most prominent of
which is that the mines along the
line could be reached quicker in
that way than by building from the
north. Again, the country between
Springfield and Hannibal, and the
city of Springfield and its territory
south and west is the most desira-
BILE trade sought after by the COM
pany-hence the building of this
portion of the line, even before
that part in Illinois is deemed ad-
visable. By commencing at
Springfield there will be a large
traffic over the line, to and from
this city, even before it is opened
up for business all the way to Han
nibal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14
A Mexico Young Man.
BRAIN Ono lewlsh yelee.


ST., LOUIS, Mo-, June AIS an
Israelite ! send you the following
which will show that our Jewish
young men are over in the front
ranks where there is u fair field
and no favor,
At an elaborate collation. in honor
of DIR. VIM. Il. Hammond, Dean
of the faculty of the Law Depart
ment of Washington University,
given by the Followers of Equity,
a secret organization composed of
the most prominent members of
the Law School, Mr., BENZ. Phillip,
of Mexico, No., the chancellor of
the order, presented the doctor
with a handsome gold headed UNI
brella in II very appropriate and
feeling speech. Turning TO DIR.
Hammond, he said: at falls to
me as one of the most pleasant
duties of my life, to make known
to you, if you have not already
noted, it the regard and esteem in
which you are held by those who
are assembled here tonight.
Now that some of us are about to
leave you to enter upon our chosen
field of labor, we begin to realize
what you have been to us; and l
can say that all of us are fully
cognizant of the fact, that what
ever knowledge we have acquired
during our course at school, what
ever uceess attends our efforts in
our professional career, is in a
great measure attributable to the
zeal and e~arnestness and patience
with which you have expounded
and explained to us the fundamen-
tai principles of the jurisprudence
of our country.
at is our desire to manifest as
best we can our appreciation of
your worth, and realizing that
words are inadequate, We tender
you this small present as a faint
token of our regard for you, and
our admiration for your profound
knowledge as a lawyer, your re-
markable ability as an instructor,
and your splendid qualities as a
man. AS long as we live you will
be remembered and honored by us
all, and we hope that in the years
to come when in your leisure
moments your thoughts revert to
the days that are past, and you try
to recall the names and faces OF
some of your old students, those OF
the classes of 1888 and 1889 that
composed the Followers of Equity,
will not have been forgotten"
1t is always pleasing to note in
stances where our Jewish young
men excel in their undertakings or
are the recipients of any special
honor. Mr.. Phillip, who has just
graduated from the institution with
honors, last year received the first
prize for his notes in "The History
of the Common Law" which filled
two volumes of $40 pages. He is
the first and only student that ever
won the prize while a junior. We
wish him success in his profession.
A READER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14
Odd Fellows
CELEBRATION AND PICNIC
On Saturday, June 23d.

The lodges Of the Twenty third Dis
triet of tho l, o, o, H., OF the State oI
Missouri. viii eanjelntly celebrate will
vandaiia Lodge, No, $40, On June -, tbs
50th anniversary Of Odd Fellowship Ia the
state, The exercises OF the day win be
as follaws /,
Address vi welcome by the Crane
Warden, Thoa. T. Rixey, of Mexico, Mo
A'graad parade Of the lodges aud 81
eampments In attendance, headed b,
Patriarch Mllitants in uniform, ceom
panied by the Vandalia Silver Corne'
Band.
Grand Patriarch r. d. Ganaway, o.
Paris, aud j. b. Jewell, Of Carroliton,
Mo, will deliver orations on the prin.
eSples, teachings and achievements Of th,
order. {,
Everybody invited,
Come, see and hear Of the grand prin,
ciples that are taught aud practiced dali,
by this noble order Ia the name OF Friend.
ship, Love and Truth. Plenty of goot
music win be furnished by the vandalis
Silver Cornet and other bands.
A grand Competitive Drill by the Pa
triarch Militants for the Championship ol
the State will take place In the after
noon. Don't fall to see this drill aud the
finest uniform In the world.
Committee on invitation-S. d. Ely
Mayor; Hon. c. G. Daniel, Chas. L
Blain.
Msrshals-A. McPike, j. d. King.
J. A. OMOHUNDR0, Pres.
C. P. PEARSON, Sec'y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14
SheriT,s Sale.

BY virtue and authority of TRANSCRIPTS
execution issued from the office Of the
clerk OF the circuit court Of Audrsin
county, Missouri. returnable at the June
term, 1883, Of said court, and TO me d.
rected In favor OF w. w. Macfariane and
against Samuel w. Buckley, / have levied
upon and seized all the right, title, inter
est and claim of the said Samuel w. Bick-
ley OF, In and to the following described
real estate, to-wit; Lot 4, city survey,
No. AZ, Mexico, Mo. All lying and being
IN the said county, and State OF Missouri;
and ! win, on
Friday the 18th day ofJune, A. D.,
1888.
between the hours Of nine o,c,ockiu ~
n five O'Clock In the afternooa
o. that day, at the court house door. s
the city Of Mexico, county Of Audrais
aforesaid sell the same, or 40 muck
thereof IS may be required, at hubble
vendue, to the highest bidder for cash n
nand, lsubject to all prior liens IA
lndgments,) to satisfy said execution snd
COSTS. j. w. ATCHISON, tbs
Sheriff OF Audrain county, NJ.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14
Sheridan May Recover.

WASHINGTON, June 11.-This
mornings bulletin relative to Gen.
Sheridan's condition, says: seen,
Sheridan has had q fairly good
night, coughing but little, and ex'
p~ectorating without difficulty. Pulse
indicates satisfactory heart action
breathing is still irregular; i'm
prevement in appetite continues
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14
ShertR,s Sale.

By virtue and authority of a special en-
ecution, issued from the Office of the
clerk OF the circuit court of Audrain coun-
ty, Missouri, returnable at the June term,
1883, OF said court, and to me directed In
favor OF the State Of Missouri at the rcls-
ton and to the use of r. p. Hopkins,
collector Of the revenue of Audrain
county, and against Terrence Donnelly,
.. +. Clark and g. B. Macfarlane / have
levied upon and seized all the right, title,
interest n claim of the said defendants
OF, in and to the following described real
estate, to-wit: Lots /, 5 and 4, block 4,
Muldrow's addition, to Mexico, Mo. All
lying and being in said county, and stats
OF Missouri; and l win, on
Friday the 10Th day of June, A. D.,
1888.
between the hours OF 3 O'Clock in the
forenoon and five O'Clock in the afternoon
OF that day, at the court house door, In
the city Of Mexico, county of Audrain
aforesaid, sell the same, or 30 much
thereof as may be required, at public ven
due, to the highest bidder for cash In
hand, Subject to all prior liens and
ludgments.) to satisfy said execution and
costs. j. W. ATCHISON, ids
Sheriff Of Audrain county, No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-06-14
The Other Norton.

from the 81. Louis RepuDllc.
Franklin county instructs TO,
Norton in spite of his Withdrawal
from the race. Doubtless there
will be in the State convention q
good many Francis delegates and
not a few Morehouse delegates who
would prefer Norton, if they could
get him, to either of the two.
Post Dispatch.
The one trouble with this off-han6
way of discussing is that it does
not discuss. Franklin county die
not instruct for that Norton, but
for the other Norton, who never
withdraws from races; and it was
an instruction for Congressman
not for Governor.