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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-11-28

The official returns show that the
vote for FISK in this state, was 20, 942,
which is 4 ,237 less votes than were cast
for Prof. DICKEY for governor two
years since. Not very promising out
look for that party, considering the
fact that its leaders confidently expect
ed and predicted $4,000 votes in the
state. Indeed, about all the good(?) the
third party succeeded i'm accomplishing
at the recent election was i'm the states
of New York and New jersey. In the
former state, II defeated WARNER Mil
LER, an outspoken, avowed friend of
restrictive temperance legislation, and
caused the reelection af DAVID b.
HILL, the true and tried friend of the
saloon, man who had demonstrated
his friendship in practical way by his
vetoes of temperance legislation here
tofore adopted by the republican law
makers of that state. I'm the latter
state, the prohibition party drew off
a sufficient number of republican votes
to give the legislature to the democrats.
In that state, the republicans had al
ready enacted rigid temperance law,
statute that had stood the test and
had been pronounced constitutional by
the supreme court of the state, and un-
der the provisions of which large part
of the state was enjoying the blessings
of absolute, practical prohibition. The
democrats made the repeal of this law
an issue in the campaign and, by the
aid of the third party, won the battle,
and so, doubtless, the statute will be
wiped out. Perhaps the third party
may consider these triumphs of the sa-
loon in politics as glory enough for one
campaign but it affords little evidence
that the temperance millennium is about
to be ushered in at the hands of that
party.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-11-28

Where are the great mass of the good
temperance people of the country to
be foundg In the ranks of the prohibi-
ton partyS Certainly not. The lesson
taught by the following figures taken
from the official records of this county
is convincing negative answer to such
an interrogation.
And this county is not singular in
this respect; it is but type of the tenn
perance sentiment that largely prevails
throughout the state and nation.
When the prohibitory amendment
was submitted To vote of the people
in the spring of 1887, the total vote of
Van Buren, county on the proposition
was $500, of which 8, III were east in
favor of the amendment and |, $40 were
cast against it. More than seventy-five
per cent of those who voted declared
themselves To be i'm favor of constitu-
tional prohibition.
At the local option election in De
cember last, 1850 votes were cast.
3. 697 of them were against the manu-
facture and sale of Intoxicating liquors;
S63 of them were in favor of the traffic
Here. again, the voters recorded their
determined opposition to the saloon,
eighty-one per cent of the votes being
in favor legal prohibition.
At the recent election, the guberna-
torial vote of the county was S,240. IL
the prohibition party contains the bulk
of the prohibition sentiment of the peo-
pie, we should naturally expect, in
view of the foregoing votes, that about
seventy-fve per cent of the voters
would cast their ballots in favor of the
candidates of that party; certainly not
less than half. What says the record?
Gov. LUCE received 4,Sl2 votes, Mr..
BURT received 1850 votes; Mr.. CHE
NEY, the prohibition nominee, received
440 votes, or only a beggarly five per
cent of the whole. The conclusion is
irresistible that, instead of being an aid
TO the cause it claims to advocate, the
thhid party is positive hindrance.
There is no good reason for its exist
ence.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-11-28

SENATOR VOORHEES, is reported as
having said that the democrat party
was defeated because there was not
time enough to educate the people;
that in the cities where mems thoughts
move more rapidly, the tariff question
was debated with great advantage to
the democracy, but in the rural dis
tricts, the ignorance was too dense.
How do you like the comparisons farm
ers, laboring men and business men of
the rural districts? Does il not remind
you very forcibly of that other celebrat-
ed saying of this same distinguished sen
ator, that every soldier ought to wear
IA collar marked "a. LINCOLN his dog?
Senator VOORHEES, candidate received
his big maiorities from the intell-
gent (g) slums of New York and other
large cities, while the ignorant (?) farm
ers of the rural districts rolled up
their big majorities for that gallant
soldier and brilliant statesman, Gen.
BENJAMIN HARRISON. The country
would be better off by far if it had less
of that kind of intelligence and more of
the same kind of ignorance. If the
nation is not ruined, o. most potent
democratic SENATOR until it is ruined
by the ignorance of the rural districts,
ii has before it a long and prosperous
career. City intelligence, forsooth, vs.
country ignorance! Go to, Mr.. VooR
HE'S, go to
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-11-28
Worth Knowing.

Mr.. w. II. Morgan, merchant, Lake City,
Fla, was taken with severe cold, attended
with distressing cough and running into
consumption in its first stages. He tried
many so-called popular cough remedies and
steadily grew worse. Was reduced in flesh
had difficulty in breathing and was unable to
sleep. Finally tried DIR. Kings New Dscov-
cry for consumption and found immediate
relief, and after using about a half dozen
bottles found himself well and has had no re.
turn of the disease. No other remedy can
show 80 grand record of cures, as DR.
Kings New Discovery for consumption
guaranteed to do just what is claimed foi
-" " ~ " ~ " SI
toms drug store.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-11-28

One thing can be truthfully said of the
democrat party, il possesses a wonder
full degree of vitality; it never seems to
know when it has been thoroughly and
completely lambasted. Ever since the
election of ABRAHAM LINCOLN in 1860,
its cry has been: wait until next time
and we will show you" At last, in
1894, it accidentally slipped into power
by the skin of its teeth or, what is more
probable, was fraudulently counted in
by rascally democratic canvassers in
the city of New York. And now, after
having been whipped out of its boots,
after having been showed into the earth
and broken short off, as it were, not
withstanding its control of the i'm
mense federal patronage, all of which
was unscrupulously used to retain the
present administration in power, it
hobs up serenely and eXclaims: just
you wait until 1927 Well, the repub
lican party will wait, and wait conf
IDENTIFY. If the democrat party could
only just barely squeeze through once
in period of twenty-eight years, there
is slight probability, indeed, that it will
give a second performance of the same
play i'm 1892.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-11-28

REPUBLICAN money and republican
Doodle, is the democratic excuse fOI
the dire disaster that has overwhelmed
the democrat party. This sounds rath-
er cheeky, in view of the fact that every
democratic ofiice-holder was bled to the
quick to obtain democratic Doodle, even
the few republicans still left in office,
and they are few indeed, receiving re-
peated demands from democratic head
quarters to 'come omediately down.
The less said, Messrs. Democrats, about
Doodle, the better it will be for your
party.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-11-28

THE Detroit Free Press says that in
telligent American citizens all know
that the presidential term ought to be
heightened to a period of eight years,
and proposes that the change be made
on the occasion of the accession OF the
next democrat president. If the change
be desirable one, why put it so far in
the dim, distant and misty future,
o. esteemed contemporary
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-11-28
Live and Let Live.

Call and see us and we will convince
you that it will be for your interest 10
patrOnize us. No trouble To show goods.
FRED. BILSBORROW.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-19

with one eye shot out and otherwise painfully
wounded, and how, Notwithstanding his horriois
condition., he was fastened up in q damp ana
filthy dungeon beside which our own miserable
quarters seemed comfortable in comparison
Fortunately his iron constitution enabled him 10
survive the cruel Treatment given HIM"
Gen. B. F. Kelly, the first officer wounded IN
the war Of the rebellion. was found with his
wife and granddaughter at the pleasant home OF
Gen. Coburn. on Hendricks street, where they
are visiting, and talked in an entertaining way
Of his prison experience. II was not much OF q
prisoner" he said, ''the rebels eobbled me In
February. 1865, and General Grant broke them
up q month or two later, but l owe
theu q grievance for the way they
took me of. l Was with General Crook at Cum
berland, Nd, when Neilfs Rangers, disguised
as Union cavalrymen, captured my videttes,
extorted the countersigp from one Of them, and
with this aid succeeded in lifting both Crook
and myself out of our headquarters on . cold
winters night, and carried us inside the Con-
federate lines. They fastened me on o horse,
without any saddle or birdie, that was made to
60 ten miles on a dead run, and You can imagine
my condition when the ride was finished" The
Generals eyes lowered under his shaggy eye.
brows at the recollection Of the Mazeppa-like
performances, and only recovered their twinkle
whom moro pleasant "reminiscences were
preached. He is probably the oldest member OF
the association, and few or the veterans who
compose it have had o more ~eventful and inter-
esting history.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-19
Proceedings OF the House.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S.-The Speaker pro TEN.
laid before the House q communication from the Post
master1general, in response to the Grosvenor resolu-
ton calling for information relating to the distribution
through the mails of the Tax Reform Advocate. in
violation of the postal laws. The Postmaster-general
says that it is not true that enormous editions of the
Tax Reform Advocate Were sent and distributed In
violation of the postal laws through the mails from
Columbus, o., to all or nearly all the postotices of
that State. 1~tfollows that it is not true that any off,
Ger or the Postofice Department has been guilty of
any such act OF has known of the same. 1t is not
necessary, says the Postmaster general, that there
should be any further legislation by Congress to en-
force the laws of the United States in relation to the
postal service and TO prevent such ofenses or a repe-
tition OF them, for the reason that no such offenses
have occurred. Steps have been taken. he says, by
the department TO investigate the truth or falsity OF
offenses of the nature described in the resolution. but
as no such offenses have occurred no steps have been
taken to punish such offenses. The communication
was referred to the committed on postofices and post
roads.
Mr.. Barnes. of Georgia, introduced a bill offering a
reward of 500, 600 TO any person who will discover
the true cause or germ of yellow fever, with any GER
tain means of effecting its prevention. Referred.
Mr.. Forney. of Alabama. called up the conference
report on the sundry civil appropriation bill. When
last before the House the report was opposed by Mr..
Payson, of Illinois. who antagonized. the appropria-
ton for continuing the new library building and ad.
vocated an abrogation of the present plan of construc-
ton as inadequate. Mr.. Forney proceeded to reply TO
this attack, and TO defend the plan as proposed In the
conference report.
Mr.. Ryan. of Arkansas, said Librarian spofford
stated the new building would meet the needs OF the
library for twenty-five years.
Mr.. Cannon. of Illinois, made q speech on the gen.
eral subject of appropriations. and said the Demo-
cratic ration had expended in four years $685.
100000 more than had been expended during the
last four years of Republican administration. He
charged the Democrats with increasing the number OF
public officials and with increasing salaries.
The remainder of .the session was devoted to a po-
litical debate. in which MIR. Cannon and Mr. Burns
were the central figures.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-19
ADJUSTMENTS

ENGLIsHs oPERA-HoUsE-GUs WILLIAMS. .
Mr.. Gus Williams. who has always been a great IA
vorite with Indianapolis audiences. opened an engage
ment of q week at E~nglish's Opera-house last night.
producing his latest success, "kepler's Fortunes"
Mr.. Williams has not been seen here for three sea-
sons, and a good audience greeted his resppear-
ance. "Kepler's Fortunes" is by odds the best play
the popular comedian has ever had. and the audience
that witnessed its first presentation in this city last
night was evidently Of that opinion. It affords the
star good opportunities for straight comedy work,
and Incidentally are introduced all of his incompara-
BILE specialties, which were received with much
warmth. The b~urlesque piano solo in
the second act, Is immensely funny. The story of the
play deals with the fortunes of Albert Keppler, an
eccentric German, a part which Mr.. Williams handles
with excellent effect. The supporting company 10
good, the singing of Miss Lillian Elms being ~particu-
larly good. Mr.. Frank Girard as Dune. Nelson, a
relic of the old volunteer FIRE department. appeared to
good advantage, and the other members of the cast
are entirely capable. "Keppler's Fortunes" furnishes
an evening OF fun and wholesome enjoyment.
Edward Hanford. In s'The Shamrock" Ia drawing
large audiences at the Park and will remain ell week.
afternoon and evening.
The New Eden Musee. under the Park Theater is
now open with a host of new attractions, which are
well worth seeing. There is a good stage show and
many curiosities. The admission is but 10 cents and
the place is open day and night.
Held by the Enemy" is now moving smoothly at
the Grand and drawing large audiences at every per-
formance. There viii be q special matinee this after.
as usual. Those who want seats should go there in
advance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-19
A Few "Reminiscences.

Among the experiences of prisoners none was
more thrilling than that of those who escaped
from Libby. LAS to my own prison experience"
said Major l.. p. Williams yesterday, ~ was
one of the 100 who shortened it considerably by
crawlingous Of Libby q little before daylight Oh
the 9th of February, 1868. through the famous
tunnel that we constructed with infinite pains
and difficulty. You have had a good deal better
description OF the latter in a recent number Of
the Century Mapazine than I can give you. 1
have always said we beat the confederates by
one man In that escape. for only ffty-four OK
the men who crawled out Of that hole were re-
captured, aud nifty including myself, escaped
entirely. VI the Indiana men who made the
venture. l remembe Colonel Streight. of your
city, as one who succeeded in getting through
to the Union lines as l did, and Colonel Walker
dured 10 that week Of flight end hiding are as
indelibly impressed on my memory az ANYTHING
connected with my Imprisonment, and I
can only illustrate them by saving that
there were none In our party who were able TO
walk alone when our pickets were reached and
the fear of recapiure was removed. Of the
members OF the association there are probably
none VINO bad a more severe experience of pris-
on life at Libby than General Powell, our pres
emit presiding officer. He had raised his seei-
ment in Ohio. but as the quota Of that State
was full he transferred IL TO West Virginia. as
the Twelfth West VIRGINIA Cavalry. and by rea-
son Of the bitter feeling of the confederates
against West Virginia troops he was made to
suffer special indienities and privation when
captured. Remember when he was brought in,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-19
CAMPAIGN GOODS
KIPP BROTHERS,

order by President Theodore l.. DeVinne. of New
York, and an address OF welcome was made by y. j.
Little. James Davidson, Of Louisville. called the
roll of delegates aud the committee on credentials re-
tired 70 prepare its report. President DeVinne ad-
dressed the convention. saying. among other utter
ances: THE masters believe in the might Of the indi-
vidual, not in the arrogated rights OF societies. II
was but fair TO admit that the actions Of the unions
and brotherhoods were but in retaliation for the &C.
tions of trusts and corners; but that
did not alter the fact that IN most cases they were IN.
just and unwise IN their methods. Ii is not pleasant
to consider that a few bold men at the head of an e.
ganization can cajole and intimidate q large body. We
have paid unreasonable rates for material end labor.
and what other societies can do we can do-repel forcs
by force. | do not mention this" he said. with the
intention that it will be construed to mean retalia-
tion. but as an example to show that we are not to
be intimidated. Let Us begin our work with the pur-
pose that there shall be an acknowledgment of the
truth that it takes two parties TO make a bargain"
A letter from the international Typographical
Union, inviting some arrangement whereby there
might be some means of effecting arbitration, and
having ut all times peace with honor. was read. TIE
subject of increase of rates for type founders work
was referred to o committee to report fully.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-19
THE FIPTIETH CONGRESS-.
Senator Sherman Discusses the Canadian
Question: in the Light of Annexation.

Senator Sherman Discusses the Canadian
Question in the Light of Annexation.
WASHINGTON, Sept. ls.-The deficiency sppropri.
alton bill was reported back from the committee on
appropriations and ordered printed. Notice was given
that Mr.. Jones. of Arkansas. would address the Senate
tomorrow on the motion to refer the Presidents an
nual message.
Mr.. She-man's resolution offered yesterday in
~structing the committee on foreign relations TO in
quire into the state Of relations of the United States
with Great Britain and the Dominion of Canada, and
to report AZ the next session such measures as are ex-
intercourse between those countries and the United
State :, was taken mp. and Mr.. Sherman addressed the
Senate, delivering his remarks from manuscript.
After an allusion 10 the Presidents retaliation message
as a justification Of the rejection OF the fisheries
treaty. he criticised the Presidents policy, and con-
tinued Lt considerable length. the general tenor of his
remarks being that Canada would ultimately become
a part OF the United States. but that this could only
be accomplished by peaceful means.
Mr.. Morgan replied to Mr.. Sherman, describing .
portion of his speech as n ~post-mortem examination
of the recent fisheries treaty, and adas0 that Mr..
Sherman's zollverein idea had seemed to settle into .
plan for the annexation of Canada to- the United
States. He admired that Senator for thus graspiug
Canada around the waist ana holding her u to a close
embrace with the people of the United States. He
looked forward, perhaps ct the end OF the next GEN.
fury, 10 something like a realization of the dream
which the Senator from Ohio had so beautifully por-
trayed. unless, in the meantime. the federal party of
the United States, which was so very much in love
with the ancient traditions of centralized power.
might think it better for all for Canada to embrace
the United States within her union and draw them
back within the power OF Great Britain, rather than
absorb those provinces within this democratic Re-
public.
Mr.. Sherman's resolution went over without action,
and at 5:25 the Senate adjourned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-19
MEETING OF
Reunion of the Survivors of the Thirteenth
Indiana Cavalry.

Reunion of the Survivors of the thirteenth
Indiana Cavalry.
The first annual reunion of the Thirteenth
Indiana Cavalry was held at the State-house
yesterday, in the Board of Agriculture rooms.
There were $50 members present. this being q
majority of the number surviving out of q reei-
ment of twsn,y-three officers and 1000 enlisted
men that was mustered out Of service Nov. 20,
1865. The meeting was called to order by Ser
essnt O.. D.. Reeves. Of Richmond, and F. L.
Bailey, Of Frseport, was chosen chairman. The
opening address was delivered by Fl. j.
Feltus. Of Bloomington, and was full
of interest throughout. His remarks dealt prin-
cipally with "reminiscences Of the many hard
ships undergone by the company, and a general
review OF its Letters were read
from those who could not attend. They were:
s.. M. Stockslager. Colonel w. Il. Pepper, Cap
tain j. p. Wheeler and others. A feeling sd-
dress was made by Charles l.. Feltus, hospital
steward OF the regiment, after which, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
Pres;dent-Tip wsakley. Shelbyviie.
Observation-Disclosures Verbarc. North Vernon.
Secretary and Treasurer-O. ID. Reeves, Richmond
The regiment then decided to hold its second
meeting here, on Tuesday of the week of the
next State fair. the survivors met again in the
evening, 81 which time O eau was held, and
1900 sN> 80 $3.50 $500 -
cellent music was rendered by the Fetus Broth
ers' Quartet, and other musical talent The
reunion is due TO the strenuous efforts OF Ser
esant o. ID. Reeves, who has for one year devoted
valuable time in brin aging his comrades to-
gether. He started on tweuty-three names.
and. with the assistance OF Mrs. Reeves.
made il a success. A resolution of thanks was
extended to them, as was done also to Adjutant
II. j. Feltus for his address. These cavairymen
were in some OF the fercest battles OF the war,
aud also in the memorable Griersons raid
through the South, which lasted forty days, and,
during which time the Thirteenth Indiana Cav
airy Was almost continually In the saddle. They
were the first Union soldiers who entered that
territory. The regiment left indianapolis
with Loo men, In command OF Col u.
NJ. L. Johnson, of Muneie. whose death
occurred over ten years ago. The regiment WAS
principally made up in southern Indiana At
the close Of the meeting the members formed
themselves into . group, on the State-house
steps, and were photographed by one OF their
comrades, S. E. Collins, of this city.