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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-06-20

-Old Rough and Ready had earned his
nickname before coming TO Fort Crawford.
Although beneath a rough exterior beat as
kindly heart "a ever illled human breast.
Taylor was something of martinez. and a
terror TO the priyates Of his command. es-
pecially such as wero accustomed TO fall
from grace. OF this class was one unfortu-
nate who was Oftener in the guard house than
on duty. which circumstance led. oftentimes.
10 the full torrent of Col. Taylor's wrath be-
ing directed against Private Blank when the
cNigences of the ease did not seem exactly 10
warrant il. Among other peculiarities. the
conqueror OF Buena Vista had n fondncss
for Selling culprits by the nose and giving
IL such n twcak rs would leave painful re-
memembrances for hours afterward. One
day Col. Taylor happened To have his ire
raised by something done by Blank. and he
came striding down the line uttering numer-
Gus words not provided for in the regula-
tions of war. Reaching the trembling pri-
waite. in tones more vigorous than refined,
the outraged commandment asked what
Blank meant by such an infraction of disci-
pline--and. without waiting for a reply,
reached for the prominent facial projection
of the unfortunate soldier. In anticipation
of such action Blank, before parade, had
taken the trouble TO give his nose good
rubbing with pork rind. His commanding
officers fingers therefore only closed 20
slip. Another attempt resulted I'm dismal
failure. BY this time both officers and men
had grasped the situation, and broad
smile spread over the faces Of those who
happened To be in the rear of the outraged
Colonel. while those in front under
went seismic disturbances that threat
ened 10 result seriously. third time
Taylor attempted 10 execute the favorite
maneuver before ne recognized the trick.
When he did his rage. it is said. was some
thing terrible 10 witness. Poor Blank was
at once conveyed TO the guard-house and
double -ironeG, with prospect ahead Of Sc
we're punishment when his superior had
evolved something commensurate with the
crime. In the meantime. the garrison was
in "A broad guffaw-when Col. TAYLOR was
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-06-20

sleigh. drawn by one horse. in which were
seated gentleman and lady. They pulled
up before the house, and the gentleman in
quick sharp tones asked If they could stay
all night The latch string in those days
was always out. and Mr.. Burt at once re-
sponded heartily in the affirmative, and in
vited the pair TO walk right in" The invita-
ton was quickly accepted. while their host
took the horse. which showed signs of hav-
Ing been driven fast and far, 10 the stables
After seeing that the animal was well cared
for. Mr.. Burt returned 10 the house. where
the travellers had already been made at
home by the good wife. traveller in those
days was a godsend. as but faint echoes OF
the worlds progress reached the pioneers
In the backwoods. From the bearing Of the
gentlemen. Mr.. Burt at once came to the
conclusion that he was an army officer. His
companion was young and very pretty
girl. Both seemed somewhat nervous and
constrained. Contrary 70 usual custom,
they avoided conversation. except TO say
they were relatives en- route TO Galena. To
any and all leading questions the young
officer replied briefly and in non-commit-
Cal way. The couple retired early, and
were up and off soon after daylight From
a few remarks dropped in his hearing. Mr.
Burt arrived at the conclusion that If IL was
not an elopement il was something very
like. He knew there were no army posts
nearer than Fort Crawford. and he assumed
the pair came from there. He afterward
learned that his surmise was correct, and
that the couple were Lieut.. JEFF Davis and
Miss Taylor. the daughter of old Rough
and Ready" SO far as he could learn Col.
Taylor was not sufficiently impressed With
Davis as to desire him as a law. and
refused his consent TO the marriage of the
young couple.
The elopement followed.
The pair had expected to reach Galena the
same night Knowing Col. Taylors encr-
getic ways. it was no wonder they were ner-
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vous over their delay at Mr.. Burt's. They
were not followed. pursuit having been
turned in another direction. This is the
story as Mr.. Burt related in conversation.
Fort Crawford. from which the lovers fled
was at that time one Of the most important
frontier stations, and was erected soon after
the war of 1912 to keep the Indian tribes in
check. For many years it marked the from
tier line. IL is less than forty years since
Congress was memorialized TO station
company Of Dragons there TO protect the
1rontieDs." During its time the old fort har-
bored many an officer who rose TO promi-
hence later in the Mexican war or on the
bloody e-fclds of tho lato civil war.
Among these, besides Gen. Taylor and JEFF
Davis. were Dick Taylor. the late Gen. Han
/, cock. and others. In general character
fstics Fort Crawford resombled the present
Fort Smelling. 1t was occupied up to the
time Of the Mexican war, with the exception
of q short time in 1927. During the civil war
the old barracks were utilized for hospital
purposes. All that now remains Of the works
IL part ofIthe officers quarters. that are In
corporated in the handsome residence of
Gen. John Lawler. and n section OF the bar
racks now used as tenement houses. These
are given in the accompanying sketch.
Very few people are aware that Prairie du
Chien. where Fort Crawford was erected. is
one OF the oldest settlements in the country.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-06-20
EARLY DAYS.
Romantic Incidents of the Set
Element of Prairie du
Chen, Wis.
The Gallant Defense OF Fort Craw-
ford Against the British,
in 1914.
Jefferson Davis Elopement with the
Daughter OF Gen Zachary
Taylor.
How Old Rough-and- Ready Was Cured
of His Nose-Tweaking Pro-
pensities.
BY GEORGE p. MATHEs.

Tho denial which JEFF Davis made some
uttle time ago of the story of his elopement
with the pretty daughter of Gen. Taylor re-
minds me of an incident in that romantic
affair that was told by Hon. Daniel r. Burt.
one OF the pioneers of the State. not here
tofore printed. AT the time. Taylor then
colonel was stationed as commandant at
Fort Crawford. Prairie du Chen. Davis was
then young lieutenant at the same post
Mr.. Burt had settled on the main road be-
tween Fort Crawford and Galena. about
midway of the two places, a few years be-
fore. AS Mr.. Burt related the story to me.
he had Just finished his chores one winter
night. and was returning to the house when
he heard the sound OF bells approaching
from tho direction of Fort Crawford. He
stopped. with his foot on the doorstep. and
In a moment out Of the woods came "A rude
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-06-20
A Child's Dream Of a Star.

A Louisville lady was explaining to
some children few of the mysteries of
astronomy, telling them how far the
stars are away from us and how large
they are Some of them, she said, prob
abby had people living upon them.
Il wish / had lived on STAR" said a
small boy.
"Why, what do you want to live there
for?"
We'll" said he, at could sit out on
one of the points of the star and tilt. 4"
Louisville Post.
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not about-and the story spread over the

not about-and the story spread over the
village.
When his anger had time 10 cool down.
Taylor himself began 10 appreciate the joke,
and il did not need much urging TO get his
consent 10 Blanks release. The incident
had the good effect. furthermore OF curing
the coming President Of his ose-tweaking
prOpensitics.
At the opening of the war Col. Taylor's
command was hurried 10 the front. The old
fort began TO 60 20 pieces. Prairie du Chen,
too. fell into decay, and is now known only
as the place OF the pontoon bridge across
the Mississippi
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-06-20

John Vanderlyn, who was considered
in his day one of the greatest of the
worlds most famous artists, had very
sad history. He was the son of vii
lage blacksmith, and was born in the
year 1916, in the little farming town, of
Hurley, Ulster County, New York.
While playing about his fathers
forge n horseman stopped at the smithy
10 have shoe reset. AS the father
hammered at the shoe the owner of the
horse noticed the lad sketching, with q
piece of charcoal, the outline of horse
and rider upon barn door across the
street. Calling the boy to him, the
stranger asked his name.
Hes my boy and I'm afraid he never
will amount to anything" said the
father He is forever drawing, and he
covers everything with his weird pic
lures"
The boy exhibited some of his work,
and the gentleman informed his father
that he undoubtedly had been born with
great talent, and might become great
artist. The father laughed, and said
the boy must learn the blacksmith's
trade when old enough.
well, my boy" said the gentleman,
"if you determine TO become an artist
and need friend, come to New York
and ask for me. i am Aaron Burr, Vice
President of the United States"
Vanderlyn remembered his kind
friend several years afterward, when his
father was dead. Arriving at New York
he sought out Burr, who gladly well
coined the young artist. Burr placed
his protege under instruction.
After years OF study in his native
land, Burr sent Vanderlyn to Europe.
Here Napoleon Bonaparte became his
patron, and presented him with gold
medal for his picture called "Marius
Contemplating the Ruins of Garth
age"
While in Paris Vanderlyn painted
his celebrated panorama, Napoleon in
the Gardens of Versailles, and "The
Sleeping Ariadne, which to-day is con-
sidered the finest specimen of idealic
painting in existence.
Returning to the United States, Van
derlyn petitioned Congress to allow
him 20 cover the panels of the rotunda
in the Capitol at Washington with pic
lures on historical subjects Of American
history, but on this being denied him,
he retxrned to France. He spent
several years painting portraits for the
crowned heads of Europe. Among the
gems of art now in the Louvre Art Gal
lery are his portraits of the beautiful
Josephine Beauharnais, the Creole
Empress" and first wife of Napoleon,
and Maria Louise of Austria, his last
wife. He also painted the portrait,
Queen Charlotte of Prussia. "
Returning again TO the United
States, Congress allowed him TO pro
ceed with the paintings in the rotunda
but before his pictures We're completed
he died. The work was taken up by
Jonathan Trumbull.
Vanderlyn was frequently reduced &c
poverty through irregular living. Dur
ing one of the periods when fortune
smiled upon him, he built the old 70
tunda where the New York register.
office now stands TO exhibit his works
of art.
Some of his pictures brought fabulous
prices and he made millions of dollars,
all of which he squa3dered. His cele
brated panorama of Napoleon in the
Garden of Versailles" is now lying in q
garnet at Kingston and furnishing food
for mice and rats-NelC York Press.
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him. and. striking him n stunning blow on
the side OF the head, completely rolled him
over. Again and again the charges were re-
newed and at every pause the gorilla re-
turned the charge. and Knocked the lion
sidewise. These blows seemed TO daze the
great cat. and as he rose he more than once
staggered and fell. the gorilla meanwhile
dancing with peculiar bobbing movement
around and in front Of him.
The lion now began % make fents 10 draw
his adversary within range. At last. stop
ping in mad rush. the gorilla struck short.
sthe lion rushed in. turned upon his back.
and received the gorilla with teeth and
claws. Growls. snarls and roars pealed
forth from the whirling mass of leaves and
dust; limbs and bodies strangely mingled
were dimly seen through it, as though
twenty beasts instead of two were engaged
in one conslomerate death struggle. At
last there was a sickening crash "a horrible
crunching OF bones. a demoniacal yell OF
pain faster and faster whirled the mass.
then followed pause. and / saw the lion
was uppermost. with the Left arm of the
gorilla in his powerful jaws his claws were
fixed in the apes shoulder. and he himself
was one mass OF gashes and rents. The
right hand OF the gorilla was fixed in the
lions side. and both his hinder hands were
drawn up and seemingly imbedded in the
lions ribs.
There was a moments pause as IL for
breath, and then the gorilla suddenly.twisted
his head under the lions throat. the hinder
hands Strengthened out with a nauseating
sound of rending flesh. as with one swift
stroke he completely disemboweled the lion.
There arose terrible cry of anguish. a sud-
den swirl around. several strokes OF brown
paws and dark, hairy arms through the
cloud of dust. and then all was over. The
whirlwind leaves settled. and there in a
death grip lay the two mighty monarchs Of
the wild. The lion was utterly disembowled.
his entrails having been seized by the pre-
hensile hinder hands and literally dragged
out by the very roots; while the lion by a
last dying effort had succeeded in getting
his throat freed from the gorilla's teeth and
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-06-20

recognize the commercial Influence OF the
point. Although known 20 but "A few "a fort
antedating Fort Crawford a number OF years
was the scene OF memorable siege at the
hands OF mixed British and Indian force.
When the war of 1912 broke out. Prairie du
Chen was left unprotected. After the fall of
Detroit. tho Government recognized the ne
cessity of fortifying this point so rs 10 secure
control of the waterways and commerce of
the section. Early in 1914 Lieut. Perkins. of
the United States army, was sent with three
boat-loads of men 10 erect n fort and gar
rison with the troops composing the expe-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-06-20
Dangers of Cyclones.

81 have a mortal dread of cyclones. 4"
"Were you ever in one?" somebody
asked"
"No, but lost my dear aunt in one. +"
"That is very sad"
You bet it was tough. She hadn't
made her will, and instead of me,
another relative got the property. I've
never had any use for cyclones since. -
Terds SJtings.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-06-20

PoLoNAIsEs have long. pointed aprons
and narrow, bouffanly draped backs, with
the skirt and vest of a contrasting fabric.
Diagonal fronts are somewhat worn, and
fasten over on tha lett hip with knotted
Rirdle cords or a handsome pendant of
beads or silk balls and cord.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-06-20

SATIN slippers or old kid ones gilded are
fitted up with tin cup on the inside and
hung up on the wall with ribbon; a single
cut flower and leaves or tiny growing
fern fills the tin receptacle.
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and was a commercial center Of note long
before the revolutionary war. Beneath the
eomnolent shell OF the old town Is hidden n
history richer than that Of any early New
England village in story Of Indian wars and
sieges.
The Frenchman had penetrated there be-
fore the French and Indian war. and made
the town the headquarters fokt the North
western fur trade. He had 20 l1go his hold
an favor of England. which was not slow to
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-06-20

with one powerful blow had smashed the
apes head, as a hammer does a hickory nut.
There they lay. motionlcss. and there we
lay, too. fascinated, enthralled. at the strange
spectacle we had just Witnessed
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-06-20

PRINCESS and polonaise effe cts grow in
favor and beauty of style.
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THE Seven Years War in Austria
continued from 1855 until 1862.
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EGas OF the extinct Great AUX, of
which less than 100 are known, now
sell for $500 each.
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SENATOR HoAR looks like Fl Grace
Greeley.
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Next Lesson. Gods Covenant with Isra-
ell" Exodus "a: liz.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-02-29
Grant and ingalls, after Swear
ing Off.

/ am reminded of story, long since
worn threadhane in army circles, but
which may be new to laymen. When
Gens. Grant and ingalls, were young
subalnterns in Oregon, they gave each
other pledge TO abstain from the use of
all intoNicants for one year. A single
exception WAS made TO binding force of
this mutual promise, viz; in the event Of
rattlesnake bite. A week passed away
quietly enough, but not without A thirst
which was the more fervent for not be-
ing disclosed. At last Il could be endur-
ed no longer. one morning Lieut.. Grant
xas awakened by hearing tremendous
noise near bis teat. and upon looking out
there was Lieut.. ingalls,. barelegyed and
barcfooted, threshins around 10 the brush
at 4 great rate.
Rufe," cried the future Genera! and
President what in are YOU do
ing?"
Surprised, but still intent upon his
object, his friend and comrade replied
Looking for raiilesnake, old man, and
tell you, they are--hard to find
Washington Glp.fal
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-02-29
Holiday BARGAINS
~ BLACK SILKS. - 10 8 80.

II BLACK SILKS. % To s. 80.
Colorcd silks and Satins so cents Up.
Colored Pushes S. and % cents, worth 81
and 81 >.
Al.-wool Dress, yard wide, at % anu %
cents
5o-Inch, all wool, Dress suitings, al SC. to
81 50.
All-WooI, French C.lshn.cres, Best Colors.
a cents yard
Al-Wool, Black Casbsaeres. Iapins, %
cents
Ladies and Childrens' Clo.h Wr,r~ Jask-
cts, Nantes, Newmarkeis, I;agian-.
Ladies Seal Plush Coats Sd -. 81 and
up 10 $50, all sizes.
Ladies aud Chillren's Small Fgrs. Nnlis
and Boas, Black Hare Muas a; 80 cents
Best quality. Alaska Seal, Coats and Jack
ets, at low prices
Holiday Handkerchief- Ll,liss initial 81
p and 80 cents White IiemsiIeied u
cents up Embroidered, > cents up, PLAIN
White HandkcrchioE 8 Is cents up.
Mems, ali linen, white, e,ri e'isc liapi-
kerchieis. 10 cents Ilemstitched, - etii'
COlored Borders. 12l cents.
White silk MuHiers 81 and up to 11e''-
Colored silk Handkerchief. ~ cents ur.
Holiday Umbrellas, 3 10 50 KidGio's''
81 pair TO best made.
Mems Fur and Lined Giov-s. Men sal
Caps, Winter Hosiery and Uu1,rwear.
G We carry the largest stock Of so"i %
finest grades. in this scon Of e0nniIy
and don't ll,.r.a fancy rriers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-02-29
What am | to Do?


The symptoms of Biliousness are un-
happily but too well known. They diff
fer in different individuals to some ex-
tent. A Bilious man is seldom break.
fast eater. Too frequently, alas, lie has
an excellent appetite for liquids but none
for solids of morning. His tonge viii
hardly bear inspection at any time; if il
is not white and furred, it is rough, at all
events
The digestive system is wholly out Of
order and Diarrhoea or Constipation may
be symptom or the two may alternate.
There are often Hemorrhoids or even
loss of blood. There may be giddiness
and often headache and acidity or fiat,i.
lence and tenderness in the pit of the
stomach. To correct all this if not effect
cure try Greefs AuguS EIo,ceT, it costs
but trifle and thousands attest its efli-
cacv.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-02-29
They Swore.


The Rev Mr.. b, of Oregon, las
two little boys, Matthew and Johnny
who have been duly instructed as to the
exceeding wiekedness OF swearing. But
the seed seems TO have fallen on stony
ground, for, as their father was getting
an armful Of wood, he overheard on the
other side Of the woodpile the following
conversation:
o Johnny said Matthew, in coax
ing but somewhat awe-struck tone, less
swear"
Tcssl7 cried little Johnny courage
o,asly.
There was pause, during which
Matthew seemed to be considering how
TO do it. Then he called out in furious
accents, swear
Tho do l." piped Johny.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-02-29
Equal to the Emergency.

Coming ont ofone of the city courts the
other day. We're two sons of the Emerald
Isle who bad been spending the morn
ing listening 10 the eases rs they were
presented, one of which was a case for
passing counterfeit money. which so in
;erested the two Irishmen that they
could talk of nothing else. . Say Pat, y
said one, suppose We should see bad
foivc eint piece in the strate, would you
pick it up?" Az coorse l would said
the other. BE jabbers thin, YOU would
be arrisied for having counterfeit money
on ye. '.Be COB, then would walk
over ii Why YOU ape, We would be
arristed for passin' the same" "Phat
would ! DO thin ?r why, back away
from the bastc. and the law would be in
a bad way to howld We"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-02-29
Applying Manure in Winter.


Ifihc soil Is properly prePars'i manure
may be applied to advantage at any time
of the year, 50 that it does not interfere
with other more pressing work. If land
( is plougl,cd in the fall for corn, in no way
can manure be more advantageously APP
piled than in hauling il out in thewir'fer
and scattering II over the ground direct
from the wagon, the whole to remain so
until the following spring, when, by run
ming the harrow over il, il will not only
thoroughly inier,nix the manure with
surface soil "a matter Of the greatest
N omenil, but place the latter in the best
,.,ssible condition for checking off pre-
paratorv to planting. But the greatest
advantage Of this mode of applying
manure for corn is that the fertiliz;ng
properties Of the manure becomes COM
pletely absorbed by the surface soil, and
Is in its most soluble condition % be APP
propriated as soon as needed by the feed
er rootlets Of the young corn, giving II
a most healthy and rapid growth in the
start. Not only so, but By scattering 1t
direct from the wagon the work Is not
only done quicker, but the manure Is
more evenly distributed over the field
than if thrown in heaps to be hand-scat-
tered ia the spring. By scattering it di-
rect from the wagon the work, too, is all
done at once; whereas, if thrown into
heaps to remain so until spring, aconsid-
cradle portion Of its properties is either
washed away by rains or sinks into the
ground. leaving spots where the heaps
stood too highly manured for the balance
Of the field, thereby occasioning loss in
the general yield Of the crop.
Another thing, in hauling out manure
over plouged groond in winter, much un-
necessary labor to the horses, as well rs
wear and tear OF the wagon, particularly
when the ground is more or less frozen,
may be avoided by hauling it the way
the furrows run instead Of across them.
Nor should If be attempted to scatter the
manure over too large surface. Like
all other work on the farm, what is
worth doing at all is worth doing well,
and il is more profitable to manure five
acres well than to half manure ten acres,
the labor Of culiiyating the latter being
doubly that Of the icrmer and the yield
about the same. The work Of making
and applying manure is certainly tho
most important that can engage the at
iention Of the farmer, and he should see
to it that in the application none of it is
lost, and that the land on which it is
applied is all benefited alike. And then,
with thoroughly prepared soil, carefully
selected seed and thorough cultivation,
he may rest easy about the y;eld.-Boi'i-
more S,m.