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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20
TIE ACTUAL. SURPLUS.
What Senator Allison Knows About Dem
ocratic Extravag ance.

What Senator Allison knows ABOUT DEM
ocratic Extravaganza.
Senator Beck is tine spokesman of
the Administration in the upper house.
and he fixes the actual surplus at S20,-
000,0JO, Mr.. Cleveland, it is presumed.
asserting thereto. Senator Allison
is one of the Republicans eminensly
correct in details and generalities of
National finance. and he fixes the e1:-
penditures under Mr.. ClcvelGnd's Ad-
ministration at S95. 900, 900 in excess OF
those of the Garfield-Arthur Admins
tration, and Senator Beck is unable
to make denial in behalf Of Mr.. Cleve-
land.
We are getting az the truth of sur
plus and expenditures very fast and
very correctly nowadays. The sur
plus has neyer been threatening; the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20

other light 1, sIs.1ss Us as speci-
men of very small politics. We hope
this country may be spared the hunlili-
alton of another such document from
our Chief Magistra:e.-M T. hide
.,e1dr1,t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20

SCleveland to Canada privately
You needn't mind what say. I'm q
candidate for reelection. and I've gos
to put . bold front on this thing or M
goose Is coeked.-Letro1 1Titsss
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20
About How II Stands

With abiect and profuse apologies t.
the baking powder companies, tn.
Journal would offer the following dia
gram showing the relative chances for
election OF the various Presidential
candidates:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20
Harrison
Fisk
CoEdrey
Streeter
lockwood

Il would be pleasure TO place the
long marx opposite the name OF Mrs.
Lockwood. but an answering fidelity
to the truth compels contrary course.
-NcbrdSka STATE journal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20

Respectfully inform an who intend
building in Manchester and vicinity
that they are prepared to furnish
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-09-14

John l.. Irish, editor of the
Alta, is q manly fellow. When he
10 not discussing the tariff or up
holding certain Democratic heresies,
he is fair, honest advocate OF
truth, Just all right. Referring to
the .sdollar day" falsehood, he
says: ssMr. Harrison expresses
his proper indignation OF the CAM
paign liesto the effect that he had
said, "A dollar day and sow-belly
is good enough for working man.
Every intellinent man, knew it to
b. lie. 1t was q palpable, plain
and apparent lie, and therefore
with but little power to do harm"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-09-14

w. S. Pierce, the nephew of
the late Vice-President Hendricks,
says that Harrison will carry In
diana by at least 5000 majority"
Az Mr.. Pierce was always Demo-
crat up to . few days ago, and q
leader IN bis party in the Hossier
State, his opinion on this subject is
probably worth something. Still
the Indiana Republicans ought to
Be able to get bigger majority for
Harrison than 5000.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-09-14
A Blackguard Cornered.

Stephen Maybell made the insult
ing remark last night during his
speech that "tLe only sword Gen.
eral HARRISON ever drew was at a raj
fle." This remark was noted and
commented upon by large number
of old veterans present. After
the meeting, Maybeli was buster
ing around the hotel telling wha; he
didn't know about politics, when a
gentlemen went up to him, begging
his pardon for IntrudiDg, and SAID
that he had listened to his May
bell's) speech and now desired a
few words with him. 81 am a
stranger here, just from Indiana.
i am an old soldier, and saw
General Harrison carried from the
field OF Resaca, and, sir, l denounce
your statement as untrue, and
would ask you where you were
when General Harrison was fight
ing the battle OF American"
"Well," says Naybell, "Oi was
in Oirlaud."
"Just as thought, said the
stranger, probably waiting for the
$50 900 that Levi P. Morton sent 10
assist the starving people there.
BAIL euch men as you are dis
grace to the country" and the in
censed stranger strobe away follow
ed by the plaudits of the onlookers
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-09-14

The average annual wheat crop
Of tho United States is only thirteen
bushels to the acre. This is small
compared with that of England,
where the average is about twenty
nine bushels. owing to more
thorough cultivation and the use Of
manures. But tho American farmer
makes more money than his British
cousin.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-09-14

Reno has picked out . legisla-
tive delsgstion this year that means
buslness. Bill Thompson and
Beck are both men who let no grass
grow under their feet and they will
h here 70 light Carson In the inter
- q Reno. -
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-09-14
FOR PRESIDENT,
BENJAMIN HARRISON
OF INDIANA.
FoR:vIcE PRESIDENT.
LEVI P. MORTON
or NEW YORK.
woRrmLEss COUNTS.

One Simon Hamburg robbed a
rancher in San Francisco of $l9,-
800 cash.
He was convicted and sentenced
to IS years in the penitentiary. He
appealed his case to the Supreme
court OF the State and was released
on 81 500 bail.
After putting up cash bail he has
. clear $12 900 left and can skip the
country at any time.
Mrs.. kellogg the vile procuress
who makes merchandise of bodies
Of little children pays $4,000 cash
bail and skips out.
No wonder the people of Califor-
mia are beginning to have an hon.
est contempt for its courts.
Whether the Judges are vernal,
scoundrelly or stupid is the ques-
ton which perplsxes everybody.
One thing certain they are absolute
ly worthless.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-09
Lawrence.


Oscar Clark is visiting friends in this
vicinity
j. A. Clark & Son have sold their
meat market TO John Gross of Hartford.
The Alba Haywood entertainment
last Thursday evening was fairly well
attended.
The stave factory caught fire on
Monday forenoon; no great amount of
damage done.
Mr.. H. f. Tolles of Eau Claire, and
Miss Mary Miller of this place, were
married on the LIST inst
Enos Clark was in town a day or two
last week He is at work for the Mich
igan buggy company at Kalamazoo.
Frank Nix has disposed of his photo
graph establishment TO Theodore Par
ker and has moved into Baughmans
house. Mr.. Parker will occupy the
rooms vocated by Mr.. Nix.
Mac Norton, the elder" has brother
visiting him, one whom he had not seen
for thirty years. The two old boys
seem To be enjoying themselves hugely
and go fishing nearly every day.
May brings the usual amount of NOV.
ing days. Charley Marshall has moved
into his house, recently purchased of
billie" Cornwell, Alb. Phillips into the
Holmes building on Paw Paw street,
Will Sutton into Holmes building on
the north side, and others are making
changes
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-09

Mrs. Myron Hall is visiting her son,
VIM. Hall.
A. Udell is somewhat of his feed
nowadays.
jim Burlington is having quite time
with a sprained ankle.
Miss Alice Kay entertained her sister
from Paw Paw on Thursday last.
Miss Willie Monroe of Gliddenburg,
visited her Porter friends last week.
John Marshall is rejoicing over the
arrival of another little girl-his third.
VIM. Hall has treated his residence
to fresh coat of paint, greatly improv-
ing its appearance.
Jack Martin has secured situation
in one of the Kalamazoo carriage fac
tories, where he is now at work. Frank
Hutchins has also obtained a situation
in the Kalamazoo asylum.
The dogs of Porter have got in an un-
usual amount of work in the line of
sheep killing. Among the sufferers
by their depredations are Jas. Burling-
ton, ID. w. &. Lyle, Jos. Halliday and
Chas. Williams. There will be little or
no dog tax in this town To apportion
among the schools.
Farmers are very busy preparing
their corn ground. Some are ready to
plant. A. j. Hall has purchased up
wards of $500 bushels of corn in Chi
cago, and sold the same To farmers in
the region of Lawton. It's To be hoped
that the operation will not have To be
repeated next winter.
The republican club of Porter is in q
very prosperous condition. 1t already
has about eighty members and names
are being added to the roll every week
Several interesting meetings have been
held already AT the last meeting
Henry Lewis made some very stirring
and interesting remarks, which We're
frequently and heartily applauded. Mr..
Lewis, for several years, has been a
prominent greenbacker, but absolutely
refuses to be swallowed by the democ-
racy. Henceforth, he says, he may be
counted as a republican. Burt Nash
was elected secretary in place of Mr..
Martin, removed to Kalamazoo.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-09

Is at its height. Never before so
early in the season has Wall Paper
moved SO rapidly. You must paper
soon, come in and make n choice
before the stock is culled over too
much. Examine our handsome
line of OPAQUE SHADES, cheap
er than ever sold before. LIME
for white washing. ANTI-KAL-
SOMINE, ALABASTINE, Leads
Paints, Oils. In these goods also
we are the LEADERS.
Garden Seeds in Bulk, the prop
er way to buy your seeds. Our
bulk seeds are grown by Hiram
Sibley & Co., of Rochester, n. Y.
This is sufficient guarantee of
their value.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-09
AsOhleYille.

G.. Wise is now resident of this ris-
ing city.
What was our county clerk in town
for last week, merely visitingg
Mac Stout has the reputation of being
the best church clerk that has ever been
in this town.
1t seems odd to have Elder Darling
take his seat in the congregation. Wish
we could have him in the pulpit occa-
sionally.
Clark Beardslee will move his family
To Marcellus this week We think his
stay there may reach twelvemonth,
when he will return to this city.
An evangelist from Branch county,
named Allen, has been occupying the
opera hall for the past week, endeavor-
ing TO draw sinners to the M. +. fold.
Mrs. Campbell, widow of the late
Patrick Campbell of this place, died on
Thursday last She has been in poor
health ever since the death of her hus-
band.
The music and serenades which our
band boys give every Saturday evening
call out a good many people. Their
services deserve To be recognized in q
substantial way.
John Browns house was entered by
burglars during the absence of the
family, and canned fruits and various
other articles taken, together with a
small amount of money.
The Detroit Free Press says that j.
w. Avery of Hanover, near Jackson,
was arrested at that place charged with
seduction. Avery will be remembered
by Waverly people "a a perambulating
butcher of that town.
Mr.. Patterson, captain of the 5. D
", who has been working at the factory
for the past year, has been on the sick
list for some time. A subscription was
started and money raised to send him
and his family to near jackson, where
he has friends TO aid him during his
illness.
The ordinance of baptism was admin
istered last Sunday afternoon at Bran
DIVINE lake to twenty-eight converts,
and thirty-eight joined the church here
in the evening and were given the hand
of fellowship, Elder Walker officiating
in both instances. Whatever may be
said, the elder seems to have the faculty
of bringing people into the fold.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-09

Decatur.
Mrs. Chadwick has new brick walk
In front of her residence.
George jackson is building a new
porch and otherwise repairing his resi-
dence.
Geo. and Thos. Russell of Kalamazoo,
have been visiting their brother Walter
during the past week.
The ball game last Friday, between
Kalamazoo and Decatur, resulted i'm a
score of ten to nought in favor of De-
catur.
Miss Nellie Rich has been unable to
attend to her school duties during the
past week on account of illness, but
thinks she will be able to take her place
next week.
Lucius Nutting died on Friday last,
aged eighty-one years. He came to
this place about thirty years SINCE. He
was commissioned as drill master and
fifer in the late war. Some fifty men,
bers of the e. A. X. attended his funer-
al, which was held on Sunday.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-09
PROSPECT LAKE.

John Mower has Monarch colt and
A. Jennings Lambra.
Mrs. Geo. Jones is reported as little
better, but quite poorly yet.
Mrs. Ella Sanborn of Decatur, is
stopping at Mrs. +. Chase's.
The social at N. Wakeman's last Fri
day evening netted two dollars; candy,
oranges and gum were issued.
Nelson Chase, while running after a
base ball on the school ground, ran
under one of the rails between the
hitching posts and bruised his head
very badly.
Fred Harris of Hamilton, left pat
ent, back action, cylinder escapement,
full jeweled washing machine with us
to try and, after giving it a fair and i'm
partial trial, we have concluded il is
the most perfect thing ever made.
No Blaine for us this time nor here
after. What we want is clean,
unspotted character, which can be
found in the person of Michigan's gal
liant soldier and wise statesman. Rus
sell A. Alger for president in 1889.
1t seems to us rather queer that the
best citizens we have and who try to
obey all the laws of the land but one,
will persist in spearing fish in defiance
of law A few arrests and fines, maybe,
would be lesson well applied. Where
is our deputy fish and game wardeny
IL there is none here, why not have
onei
Nearly everybody is preparing all
the available ground for corn; there
never was time in this part of the
country when corn was as scarce as
now. Would il not be wise plan to
sow milIet, Hungarian grass or corn for
forage, as hay will be very scarce
article, judging by the appearance of
meadowsg
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-09

Old Mrs. Rice is now very low with
dropsy of the heart.
Mrs. Charlie Brown Is suffering with
inflammatory rheumatism.
Riley Zimmerman has planted the first
field of corn in this vicinity.
Mr.. Thomas Hoadley intends to make
his home with his son Thomas, ut Mill
burg.
Mrs. Jerome Lewis is in Gratiot
county; called there by the illness Of a
sister.
Charles Stewart and wife of South
Hamilton, visited at Will Harris one
day last week.
Roll Harris, wife and daughter Verne
recently visited the parents of Mrs.
Harris at Prospect Lake.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-09

! Miss Eva Snowman is quite i'll.
Our school began on the eth; Mrs
May Chase, teacher.
j. p. Davis screen door factory is
doing lively business.
Milt's folks now have boy as well as
a girl-a nice one six years old.
Our former neighbor, b. j. Stanley,
is here putting up patent fence.
Mrs. G. w. Butterfield has gone to
Wisconsin to visit her sister and other
friends.
Postmaster Rogers has SO far recov-
cred his health as To be able To attend
TO business once more.
Glendale rejoices in the fact that
hereafter she will have tri-weekly mails,
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Mr.. Kline has built and moved into a
small house on his place, his other
house being occupied by l.. Olmstead.
III. Pratt and wife have returned
home from Colorado. The climate did
not agree with him as well as he antici-
pated.
Mrs. Lille Kincaid of Iowa, sister
of Mrs. Isa Sherrod, is here visiting
among friends and relatives that she
has not seen for years.
Had we been able to write, we should
have mentioned that boy owned by
Geo. Osmer and wife. 1t is now two
weeks old, and we will only say that
they are very proud of it.
The Ladies' Aid" will give an ice
cream social at the residence of l.. A.
Rogers on the 18th. Everyone is in
vited TO come and help them little
and have pleasant time.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-09

Grin Aldrich has been ut Dowagiac,
looking after business interests In that
city.
Mrs. Ward and daughter Fannie have
moved into the Simeon Brown house
near the mill.
Court was In session on Monday OF
last week. Miner h Sons VS.. Joe Pyles.
Jury said mo cause Of action"
Our ball boys are at 1t again every
Saturday afternoon, working up their
muscle so as TO win the pennant.
When customer has TO wait an hour
at the mill for his turn to come, ii
proves one of two things; either too
much custom for four millcrs, or four
millers are not enough for the firms
increasing business.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-09
The Wolverine!

We wish to take this opportun-
ity to thank the trading public of
Paw Paw and vicinity for their
endorsement of our ways of doing
business; strict integrity in every
deal being our constant aim.
With the most careful attention
given to the selection of goods
with the lowest possible margins
on everything, strictly honest
weights and no misrepresentation
of goods, we propose to sustain the
reputation we have already estab-
lished. Our customers will be
assured of all the polite attention
our we'll occupied time can spare
them, with a desire to please
whether they wish to buy or not.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-09
RECEPTION.


Well remembered by patrons of
Frank Stearns' old "Model" store,
will be pleased to see his many
friends at our stand, the Wolver-
inc. His genial smile will speak
better words for him than we can.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-09

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Erup-
tons, and Positively cures Piles or no
pay required. Ii is guaranteed To give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by
Bartram & Millington.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-09
"DAvID.v

(Who killed Goliah with his little
pebble is also once more on deck.
His ways are like Hopplng's cigar,
|" Sure to Please" With two such
leaders as these in our four horse
team, we stop at no ascent. We
can and are doing the business in
our lines. Call and be convinced
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-09
BARNES DISTRICT.

Corn planting will begin this week
Lawrence grange will meet next Sat
urday afternoon.
Arthur Conklin, accompanied by his
wife, made a visit to his fathers one
day this week.
A mare owned by III. G.. Barnes got
her leg into roller drill in such man.
ner as to break 1.-THE leg, not the drill
A farmer has to be constantly on the
watch
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-09
MillingtOn.
We viii not approach you this week with
Lengthy Grafton on
CROCkERY AND GLASS WARE.

Our Stock and prices and the
ready sale we find for these goods
tells the story.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-09

We are Offering a mixed ROAST
containing Rio, Mocha,
Java, etc, for 15c. per pound, and it
is good too. Try it. We still handle
CREAM COFFEE.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-09
9argains=1
TARDRx GOODS HOUSE
MARTIN g. MURPHY.

BARGAIN IN X. B. a well
Scents Sizes1S % only.
BARGAIN No. "A Genuine Surprise. Leader Corset all Sizes
rs each.
BARGAIN No. 3Dotted Lace Wells in all coo, EACH worth
this
BARGAIN 4-Mosauo Slate,
slightly soed oneha price, 25 cents.
BARGAIN No 5-Bates' Cotton coors,
half price, 4 a ball.
BARGAIN No. 6.-Tweve Cedar Lead Pencils for
BARGAIN No. IA lot of Bouce Jackets all Sizes
Coors-Cardnal Old Gold Navy and
BARGAIN 8-Ask Special-White Goods
yard-it will surprise you
BARGAIN No. 9.-Ten bars Pure Soap
for cents
BARGAIN lOA line Celebrated Maher Lacng
Kid Gloves, with embroidered backs at 1andSl
NEW DRESS GOODS SILKS TRIMMINGS JUST
OPENED Stock so attractive at this writing.
O Complete
r..
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-09

Il Our Teas are Regular. A good SOC Tea for CSC
or 3lbs for slO0. COO Tea for soc, or 5lbs for
S2.25. Wei prove to you that we do Gro0ery
business, II you call upon us.
II We want all the Butter and Eggs that are all
right, we can get. We're trying 10 make market
for them, and II you will help we do it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-08-10
Useful Recipes.

LEMON SpoNGE.-To pint OF cold
clear water put half an ounce of GEL
atine, the thinly cut rind of lemon,
and half q pound Of white sugar. and
after soaking for twenty minutes set
it over the fire to simmer until the
gelatine is thoroughly dissolved.
Then strain it through lawn sieve,
and when nearly cold add the juice OF
two lemons and the well. beaten whites
of two eggs. Whisk all together until
it is white and thick, and fill blanc.
mango mould with il. Eat it with
syllabub, which makes apretty dish.
if the latter is rich and encircles the
mould with stiff white whip.
SOLID SYLLABUB.-Grate off the
peel of lemon with a few Jumps OF
loaf.sugar, and dissolve the sugar in
a half-pint of sherry or white Sicily
wine; add the juice of half q lemon
and half pint OF rich sweet cream.
Besides the lump.sugar add two heap.
ing tablespoonful of pulverised
white sugar. When ready to serve
the dish which it is meant to orna-
ment, whisk up the syllabub, and
with silver spoon lay it lightly on
If cream is very poor, it cannot be
made to stand properly, and few
fresh whites of eggs my be beaten up
and added to the syllabub.
OMELET SoUFFLE.-Separate the
viii ties from the yolks OF six eggs,
taking care to remove the specks !;
add to the yOlks two tablcspocfuls Of
dry pulverised sugar, and a table,
spoonful of lemonjuice, beating these
ingredients until very light. Whip
the whites until they can stand alone.
and then add them to the rest. Pat
teaspoonful of butter into a frying.
pan let it melt over a slow fire; then
add the omlet, taking great case that
it does not bum. Turn it out upon
a dish; glaze it by strewing sugar
over it; then put it into the oven.
When it has risen. glaze it again, and
serve it. Another flavoring than
lemon may be used ii preferred.