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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-30
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

THE Supreme Council Knights of the
Golden Eagle met in annual convention at
Washington. The street parade of the
order passed through the White House
grounds, and was reviewed by President
Cleveland
AT the session of the American Baptist
Missionary Union at Washington, the Hon.
G. A Pilsbury, of Minneapolis, was elected
President.
A CONVENTION of delegates TO form q
National Bar Association, assembled at Wash
ington and adopted constitution. 1t pro-
vides that the name of the association shall
be sThe National Bar Association Of the
United States" the objects of which shall be
to promote the unification, so far as Is prac-
ticable, OF the laws of the various States
which relate to matters in which the people
of the United States have common interest;
to study the condition and promote the i'm
provement of the judicial system Of the
States and Of the United States, and to con-
slider the necessity and practicability Of the
establishment of international codes between
the civilized AMI commercial nations. Col
James O. Broadhead, OF st. Louis, was elected
President for tho coming year.
THE cornerstone OF the divinity building
of the new Catho ic University Of America
was laid at Washington City last week Car
dinal Gibbons and large number Of Arch
bishops, Bishops, priests, scholastics, and
seminarists we're present and took part in
the ceremonies. Bishop Spalding Of Peoria
made the principal address, He predicted a
splendid future for the Catholic Church,
and at the conclusion Of his address said:
@And now how shall ! more fttingly con-
clude than with the name OF her whose
generous heart and enlightened mind were
the impulse which has given TO what had
been long hope deferred and dreamlke Wis
ion exist and a dwelling place-Mary
Gwendolen Caldwell Bishop Keane, rector
of the university, here stepped forward, and,
addressing himself TO Miss Caldwell, read a
short letter from the Cardinal to Miss Caid-
well, expressing the profound gratitude of the
church for her gift of $3.50, 0o0 which, he
said, entities her to be considered the 3foun-
dress of our Catholic University Bishop
Keane then handed Miss Caldwell the medal
sent to her by the Pope 1t is Of solid gold
and about two inches In diameter.
THE United States Treasurer paid out near
" els, 600, 900 during May on account OF pen
sions alone, Notwithstanding which fact the
excess of receipts over expenditures during
the month was about 100000 The Treas
ury surplus, which fell to SOC, ooo, 600 at one
time during May, has again risen to over
500, 100000
Col A H MARYLAND, of Washington, who
was given charge of the army mails by Gen
Grant after the battle of Donelson until the
close of the war; aud was Third Assis tant
Postmaster General and representative of
the Postoffice Department in California and
the West under Grant is dead
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caused sensation in London. The Conserve
tives had made strenuous efforts TO retain the
seat Mr. Evans was absent In America dur
ing the progress OF the canvass. but his wife
and son worked hard in his behalf The vote
at the last election, when two members were
chosen, stood: Giles Conservative, 5.023;
Admiral Commerl Conservative. 4.726; ].
II. Cook Home Ruler, 1886; J. c. McCcxne
Home Ruler, 4,029 The Gladstonians are
jubiiant over the result which they consider
the greatest Tory rout since the last general
election.
The Boston Pilofs Rome correspondent
says: ~The Irish cause has nothing to fear
from Leo Kill Papal interference in Irish
politics is impossible. All the alarming
statements to the contrary are the inventions
OF malicious enemies, of piece with their
exaggeraiions and gratuitous interpretations
of the Papal rescript" The correspondent
also says that the Pops gave a private audi
ence to Archbishop Walsh. and has shown
HIM special mark of honor by desiring his
presence at the Algerian audience
AT meeting of the Dublin corporation the
Lord Mayor read telegram from Archbishop
Walsh, dated Rome. as follows:
Assure the municipal authorities OF Dublin
that apprehension of Interference by the Holy
See in Irishspolitical affairs is'groundless. The
cause OF Ireland has nothing to fear from Leo
Kill Accept my most distinct assurance upon
this point. Protest 10y all means at your COM
mand and In the strongest terms against the
action OF hostile journals, which insult the
Holy See by representing the Pontif az po-
litical partisan. and at the same time make IL
plain that as rishmen and Catholics you are
not to be misled by any such devices of the
enomies Of the nationality and faith in Ire
land.
The National League at a meeting Endorsed
the manifesto recently given to the public by
the Parnellite members OF Parliament Bish-
op ODwyer, of Limerick, has sent letter to
the Mayor Of Limerick. giving warning that
Catholics who attend tho Sunday League
meetings will be guilty Of grievous sin in
view of the admonitons of the papal rescript
The Bishop regrets that the national organi-
zation should be risked for the sake Of up
holding the plan Of campaign, which is con-
demned by both Mr.. Gladstone and Mr.. Par
nell The letter has caused a sensation
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TEE WORLD AT LARGE.

THE discussion over the papal rescript in
the Lincoln, Neb, branch Of the Irish Ma
tional League has led to an open rupture be-
tween Bishop Bonaeum and Patrick Egan,
delegate-at-lsrge to the Republican National
Convention. The bishop is out in a card calling
Egan political trickster and denying him
audience.
The Ontario Department Of Agriculture
has issued a crop report under date of May
10, which shows that fall wheat is rather un-
promising, though much depends upon the
character of the weather up to the middle Of
June. The season has been very backward.
Regarding spring work, the impression from
perusal OF the report is that although the
harvest may be week later than usual, the
excellent state of the seed-bed Will render it
fully up to the mark or spring grains oats
appear to be the favorite. Spring wheat is
steadily declining in popularity. Barley is
increasing in acreage
REPORTS from many points in the North
west show that the late cold rains and light
frosts have done much damage to growing
crops
The sugar-makers Of Toronto, Canada, are
on a strike for an Increase of wages
MEETINGS have been held by the striking
employees of the Burlington road TO discuss
the question of continuing the strike 1t was
generally voted to prolong the contest
The s5,Ooo,0 900 bond offer accepted by the
Treasury is thought to have been forgery,
as the bonds have not been delivered
THE Emperor of Brazil appears TO be
stricken with paralysis He has lost the
power of speech, and his breathing is labor.
ed Oxygen has been forced into his lungs,
and caffeine injected under his skin, with the
result that he became less inert and partially
conscious, but there is little hope of his re-
covery. Prince Augustus OF SAKE Coburg,
Dom Pedro's son -in-law, and DR.. Charcot, Of
Paris, have been summoned TO the Emperor's
bedside and the last sacrament has been ad-
ministered to him.
PENSION AGENT CLICK, of the district in
Guiding Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Colo
rado Indian Territory, and New Mexico, has
given notice that the fund on hand is 500, 900
short of the amount which will be required
to make the June payments. He will be I'M
able TO pay pension vouchers hereafter pre-
sented until an appropriation is made by Con-
gress.
THE Cleveland aud Mahoning Valley Road
has filed $1,000, 600 mortgage at Youngs-
town, the money to be used in constructing a
double track from Youngstown to Cleveland
CROPS IN the Northwest have materially
improved Wheat in Southern Minnesota is
now in better condition than though. pos
sible month ago
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THE NEWS.
4nseihgence Gathered In by
Wire from Every Quarter
of the Nation.
also q Few News Sandwiches from
Lands Beyond the Broad
Ocean.
THE VERY LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
NDoRsING THE LEADERS.


nonster Meetings I'm ireland Ia Protest
Against the Pope's Rescript
IMMENSE meetings we're held throughout
Ireland on Sunday, May %, to indorse tho
resolutions OF the Irish Catholic members of
Parliament on ihs Papal roscr,pt
William o'Brien. NJ. p. addressed an erthu-
sIhstic assemblage in Limerick. Tho meeting
TOOK place notwiths landing the letter Bis hop
oDwyer OF Limerick addressed t. the Mayor
characterizing the a,itItion as one directed
against the Pope. TIE clergy however were
absent. but several sent letters OF apology and
sympsthy. Resolutions indorsing those OF the
irish Catholic members were adopted. In
kildare. Mr.. Dillon addressed monster
leeting. The clergy we're absent. but let
ers OF sympathy were read. Mr. Dillon
5ondemned tine lettor OF Bishop O'Dwyer.
and said that with the exception of
" Dwyer, and perhaps ono or two other
ris hops the hierarchy OF Ireland were with
he people In their great struggle. Alta Ma
Iionhl League meeting in Bray, Mr. Michael
DnVtt said Irish Catholic Iaymen are no
more bound by the Popes views or decisions
outside OF purely doctrinal matters than they
hre oy tue views or commands OF any other
foreign potentats. At Waterford Wcxford
and Clonmsl meetings were also held, and the
adopted.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-30
GEN. LEW WALLACE.

The Noted Author Takes Part In n Fly
Throwing Contest. and Is Beaten.
The Indiana State Association of Fly
Fishermen held its first annual contest on
the canal north OF Indianapolis last week,
the contest being Witnessed by large num-
Der of ladies and gentlemen, and participa-
ted In by twenty or more persons, Gen. Lew
Wallace and Judge Elliott, of the Supreme
Court. being among the latter. The prizes
offered consisted of fine rods, reels, fly
hooks, and other appliances, and prizes
were awarded as follows: On fly casting,
M. ID. Butler, first prize; III. 5. New, Sec
ond; Ignatius Brown, third; e.. Nj. Nc
Ginnis, fourth, and III. A. Hanford, fifth
On bait casting, George Beemer, first; Ig-
natius Brown, second; II. s. New, third;
Ed Neimeyer, fourth; and Alex. Jameson,
fifth
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-30
THE POLITICAL FIELD.

RECENT dispatch from Milwaukee to the
Chicago Herald says:
the principal political sensation in the Cream
City is the springing OF George w. Peck 9 name
the Democratic candidate for Governor
Peck is best known for his humorous writings
but people who enjoy his personal acquaint-
ance know that in addition TO his FUN" he has
n great deal of practical hard sense. much OF
which he has shown in the manner in which
he bears prosperity. He has accumulated a
fortune. and enjoys IL In n modest,
sensible way. The fact that ne does not want
Office, and has come out with letter saying
so, and suggesting the names OF other Demo
Gratis tho should be honored. has so strength
ened him in public estimation that IL the Dem
ocratic state Convention were 10 meet now no
would prob ably be nominated by acclama alton.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-30
OTHER POLITICAL NEWS.
Mississippi Democrats.

The Mississippi State Democratic Con-
vention met at Jackson, and Ex-Governor
]. M. Stone was made permanent Chair
man. A resolution. offered by ex-Con-
gresham Barksdale, indorsing President
dent Cieveland's administration, was
unanimously adopted: also a resoluti on
strongly indorsing the Mills tariff bill. A
memorial from the Woman's Christian
Temperance Association asking that the
convention indorse prohibition principles
was referred to a committee, but was not
reported on. The delegates at large cho-
sen are: w. H. Sims, r. II. Taylor, w.
T. Martin and L. b. Calhoun.
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THE SOUTHERN STATES.

A SPECIAL from Spring City, Tenn, says:
@word has just reached here from Washing
ton, the county seat of Rhea County, that
four negro laborers on new railroad, who
were arrested for the assault of Mrs. Jane
Whitney and an attempted brutal assault upon
the person OF her daughter. were taken from
jail by al infuriatei mob and lynched Great
excitement prevails among the negroes, some
of whom swear vengeance"
FRANCIS T. NICHOLS has boon inaugurated
Governor of Louisiana.
AT the laying Of the corner stone of rebel
monument at Jackson, Miss, silver crown
or diadem was presented to the daughter Of
jefferson Davis, to be given to her father
upon her return home The crown, il is saida
is the gift Of three Missssippians.
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iron bar and all three rushed into the Jail
Office, smashed window and jumped The
Sherifi's injuries arc fatal. Chamberlain 10
under indictment for numbering Eta witten-
berg, his sweetheart at Reynolds six weeks
ago. Benson aud Chatterson were tramps
awaiting trial for highway robbery. Both
have served time in the Michigan City Peni-
Tertiary.
The question Of woman suffrage in Wash
ingtcn Territory came up before Judge Nash
at Spokane Falls on test case. The Judge
delivered a lengthy opinion, in which he de-
cided that the act Of the Territorial Legisla-
ture extending the franchise TO women is un-
constitutional
PEOPLE living in the neighborhood Of Lake
winona, Mimi, are good deal exercised over
the appearance Of an enormous fish which
spouts water fifteen or twenty feet IN the air,
and is declared by many to bs species OF
whale The fish is said TO be four or five
feet long, very large and heavy. with smooth
skin and without scales.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-30
A Day I'm Congress-.

THE House. in committee Of the whole, de-
voted the entire days session on May % to the
consideration OF the legislative executive, and
judicial appropriation BILL the pending amend
rnent being that offered bv MI. McComas, in
creasing tho clerical force OF the Civil service
Commission. After somewhat protracted
debate the amendment vas agreed TO ~ TO II.
The anne ndment provides for one additional
clerN OF class three. Gus ~ class two. and one
at 81, 0U0, and increases the appropriation for
necessary travoin1 expenses from 5000 TO
5000 On the nd yOurmnent OF ths House the
Republican members vent into caucus. It was
decided TO reco naiDcpd the passage OF the Blair
educational bill. and tie policy of the party ON
the tariff question was freely discussed. The
Senate was Lot ia sc sioa.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-30
TIE EASTERN STATES.

A FIRE in Hacketrs chair factory in PhiIa-
delphia caused q vat OF varnish to explode.
destroying the building Loss, $4,000 John
Curlsy and David Hsyton, colored. were
killed.
IT Is reported that the association Of boss
printers Of New York have agreed 10 cut the
price OF composition II this is done the
journeymen printers say they will strike.
In the Methodist General Conference. at
New York, Rev. J. H. Vincent and Rev. J. ~
Fitzgerald were chosen Bishops on the third
bxlot DR. vincsnt is native Of Alabama,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-30
News from Other Lands.

A SYNDICATE of Austrian spectators con-
trolls the corn market of that country, and
has forced up the price considerably.
THE projected levy of retaliatory customs
against Russia by Germany has been de-
layed until Austria is prepared to join in the
measure
IT is said that the American exhibits at the
Paris Exposition will be particularly fine.
Gen. Corse, OF Boston, it is expected will be
the American Commissioner General
IMPROVEMENTS are being rapidly pushed
to both the German and Austrian frontiers
by the allied powers. The garrisons of
Galicia are to be increased by eighteen bat
talions.
The Crown Prince of Germany, in con-
versation with the Prince of Wales, lately, in
Berlin, said that he felt convinced that
the national existence of Germany depended
on the army. At the same time, however,
he avowoi his desire for the preservation OF
peaca
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-30
Mr.. Cswdrey Is "Rebuked.

The action of the Cincinnati convention
of Labor men in nominating a national
ticket was repudiated by three fourths
vote at a meeting of the Land and Labor
Club. No. /, OF Chicago. though the Presi-
dent of the club, Mr.. Cowdrey, is the NOM
inee of that convention for the Presidency.
The meeting was held at the Grand Pacific
Hotel, and, besides members of the club.
other single-tax believers in the city had
been invited to be present by postal card.
and fifty or sixty were there. Clinton Fur
bish moved that the action Of the Cincin-
natl convention "be rebuked." Miss Beck
seconded the motion. Nearly an hour was
spent in wranGling and the motion was
passed. Mr.. Cowdrey said the action of
the club amounted to nothing.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-30
The Corpse Was Justified.

A clergyman in Branford. Conn,
while officiating at recent funeral,
thought he saw the corpse's eyes open.
We only wonder that such instances
are rare. The usual style Of funeral
Grafton ought to be enough to make
the deceased open his eyes.-Puek.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-30

The city of Edinburgh. Scotland,
was burned by Richard III. of England
Ia 1885, and by Henry Nv. in 140l. 1t
was made the metropolis by James III.
of Scotland. and here henceforth the
Scottish rulers resided until Jmes vi.
left to occupy the English throne as
James l.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-30
Dakota Stat ehood Convention.

Calls have been issued for a monster
division of statehood conventions in HUI
ron, Dakota, July 10, IL, II. There are to
be three meetings-for editors, for preach
ers and for business men, with the princi-
pal meeting to review the proceedings of
the others. Seven hundred delegates are
appointed to the entire territory.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-30
True Philanthropy.

Don't worry because other people
don't manage their business just as you
think they ought to. Nine chances out
of ten, the reasop they don't is that
they are worrying because you don't
manage your business as they think you
should. -SomerUiile Journal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-30
DRANK ALL THE WHISKY.

A Commercial Traveller, After "a Spree,
Commits Suicide.
JULIUS GRIswoLD, a Baltimore travelling
salesman, struck Cambridge, Maryland, few
days ago. He drank all the whisky in the
local-option town, then consumed large guam
titles OF Jamaica rum, alcohol and bay rum,
and finally got to water as a last resort. He
Jumped into the river and was drowned.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-30
Telegrsphic BreyIties.

SEA captains arriving in New York report
having suffered from a fearful hurricane
May 81 and D
Boston CoRBETT the slayer Of John Wilkes
Booth, has escaped from the insane asylum
Mt Topeka. Kas, and is at large. He is said
TO be dangerous
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-30
AN INDIAN OUTBREAK FEARED.

Settlers Fleeing from OcIrich, in Dakota
Territory.
ADvrcEs from Bismarck, Oak, are TO the
effect that Sow. Church received a telegram
announcing great danger of an Indian out
break at Oerich, and that residents and ranch
men were leaving. He Immediately informed
the War Department, and directed Col Thorn
by to proceed to oelrich and investigate. Col
Thornby reported that the scare was started
by friendly Indians, who told the ranchers to
leave the country, as the young Indians were
going on the warpath The women and chill
dren have left oelrich, and the town is wild
NTH axoitapoapt
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-30
Colorado Democrats.

The Colorado Democratic convention, at
Denver, organized by making j. d. Nc
Calvary President. the following We re
selected as delegates 10 the ST. Louis con-
vention: L. M. Patterson, E. A. Ballard,
T. b. Ryan, James Carlisle, w. S. Cockrel
and G.. Borele.
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BASEBALL.

The Record of the Clubs OF Four Associa-
tions
Po11owrxc is thu ro.ord =, e-lnH IN and
l.s.h.- "a lin the four base
ball leagues in which "e'o'' p00f'' '"''e ''
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-30

MISS PHGBE CoUzrxs. OF st. Louis.
wants to be Governor of Missouri. As
she proposes to run on the Prohibition
ticket, her chances of election are not
good.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-30
NORTH CAROLINA REPUBLICANS.
A State Ticket Nominated at Raleigh
Blaine Cheered.


Blaine Cheered.
James F. Boyd of Greensboro presided
over the North Carolina Republican State
CONVENTION at Raleigh. Speeches were
made by prominent Republicans, and the
convention cheered each mention of Mr..
Blaine's name. The following State ticket
was nominated: For Governor, III. o.
Dockery; Lieutenant Governor, j. G.
Pritchard; Secretary Of State, George w.
Stanton; Auditor, @. +. McKesson; Treas
urer, G.. A. Bingham; Attorney General,
Thomas Deveroux; Superintendent OF
Public Instruction, j. b. Mason; Supreme
Court Judges, l.. l.. Russell, Il. b. Bux-
ton, and u. M. Furches. The resolutions
adopted favor the repeal of the internal
revenue laws, and equitable adjustment of
taxation, and the reduction of the surplus
by the passage of the Blair bill. James
F. Boyd and Augustus Moore were nomi-
mated for electors att large. Both are pro-
nounced Blaine men. The delegates-at-
large are: l.. II. Cooper, Z. A. White,
James III. Harris (colored), John Dancey
(colored)
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Nominations for Congress.

The following Democratic nominations
for Congress have been made IN Maryland:
First District, c. II. Gibson; Third, II.
w. Rusk: Fourth, Isadore Raynor; Fifth,
Barnes Comton; Sixth, III. X. Douglass.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-30
FOR PURE WATER ONLY.
Wisconsin Prohibitionists Nominate
Candidates for State
Offices.
North Carolina Republican Conyen-
observation-disclosures Political
News.

The Wisconsin Prohibition State Con-
vention assembled at Madison and put the
following State ticket in the field: For
Governor, Z. G. Durant, Of Racine; Lieu
tenant Governor, /. ii. Dahl, of Stoughton;
Secretary of State, Nelson La Due Col
Inns, of Lafayette; Treasurer, ID. Cline
Prescott, of Marinette; Attorney General,
Gen. Charles E. Pike, OF Oshkosh; Su-
perintendent of Public Instruction, j. IL.
Gould. of Lake Geneva; Railroad Com
missioner, L. w. Drake, of Milwaukee;
Insurance Commissioner, S. NJ. Bixby, OF
New Richmond.
The following delegates were chosen:
t. c. Richmond. Madison; S. ID. Hast
ings, Madison; E. j. Durant, Racine; Amy
kellogg, Morse.
The platform adopted denounces the
liquor traffic; insists upon State and ma
tional prohibition laws and their enforce
ment by party friendly to them; opposes
all forms OF license, and opposes the is-
suing of free passes to public officers. A
woman suffrage plank was defeated after a
warm debate. The delegates were very
enthusiastic, and 81 400 was pledged for
use as campaign fund, with promises of
more to follow.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-30
Osman Digna's Camp Burned.

REPORT comes from Egypt that osmsn
Digna's camp has been burned by incen-
diaries in order to compel him TO retreat
Two thousand Of his followers are said to
haxa nar iahed
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-30

PRESIDENT HYDE, of Bowdoin Col
lege, spends much of his time at tennis
and is an expert player.
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A MOMENT Of time is too precious to
waste.