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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-09-04
Mills, Osborn 4 GOss,
Lawyers.

q Office, Paw Paw; associate office,
Kalamazoo. Mich. A. j. Mills,
wv. OSBORN,
1723-tf D. A GOss.
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Paw Paw sayings Rank.
Pine Lumber

Furnished on short notice. Building
and Bridge Timber a speciality Apply
10 5. i. WILSON,
1763tf South Haven, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-09-04
1723-tf
Full Blood Jersey Bull 4,

Full Blood Jersey Bull for Service.
| have a full blood Jersey Bull at my
barn in Paw Paw, at the service of
breeders. Terms, 50 the season.
92tfl GEO. f.. BUTLER
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-09-04

Vacation is most Over

And when all of the boys and girls have
got with clothing and shoes Do wait
day and make your selection from
large Boys Clothing which have just opened all
and fresh.
$I.oo buys boys good school suit
s. 20 buys better article well worth the money
$500 buys al good thing for the price
$3. 80 buys a very desirable suit.
4oo@S4 90 buys very seryiceable and stylish suit
$500 buys a suit ahead of anything shown.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-09-04
Drive wells.

Charles II. Scott desires TO inform the
people of Van Buren, County, that he repairs
pumps OF all kinds and puts down drive
wells. Twelve years experience. Leave
orders at the store of Dunning Il Billsborrow
Paw Paw. l644
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-09-04
BUSINESS NOTICES.
LaMton NIllnge Property for sale.

A house, barn and twelve lots; well
located, with $50 grape set, will be sold
cheap for cash. For particulars inquire
at this office. soft
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-09-04
JAS. y. PREECI
Teachers' Examination.

The Tailor,
Rooms over Broughton's. 1890
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additional Locals on page Sth.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-04
REVISION OF TARIFF LawS.

inequalities should be Renewed but Pro-
tective Principles Maintained.
/ recommend a re vision of our tariff law, both
in its admins trative features and in the
schedules. The need of the former is generally
conceded. and an agreement upon the evils and
lnconveniences 10 be remedied, and the best
methods lor their corrections will probably not
be difficult. Uniformity of valuation at all our
ports Is essential and effective measures should
be taken to secure it. 1t is equally desirable
that questions ahectlng rates and cassifcat1ons
should be promptly decided.
The preparations OF new schedule OF customs
direct effect upon the business of the country.
and of great difficulty by reason of the wide di-
t yeIgence OF opinion \. as r TO the Objects
some sus
ness may perhaps result from the con-
sideration of this subject by Congress. but
this temporary i'll effect will be reduced to the
minimum by prompt action and by the assur
ance which the country already enjoys that any
necessary changes will be made as not to i'm
pair the just and reasonable protection of our
home industries. The INEQUALITIES of the law
should be adjusted, but the protective principles
should be maintained and tai-ly applied to the
products of our farms as well as of our shops.
These duties necessarily have relations to other
things besides the public revenues. We cannot
limit their effects by fixing our eyes on the pub
lie treasury a one. They have direct re alton
to home production, to work, to wages, and to
the commercial independence Of our country
and the Use and patriotic legislator should en-
large the field Of his vision to include all of
these.
The necessary reduction in our public reve-
nues can, am sure, be made without making
the smaller burden more onerous than the larger
by reason of the disabilities and limitations
which the process of reduction puts upon both
capital and labor. The free list can very safely
be extended by placing thereon articles that do
not offer injurious com petition to such domestic
products our home labor can supply. The re-
mOyal of the internal tax upon tobacco would
relieve I'm portant ag cultural product from
q burde1 which was imposed only because our
revenue from customs duties was insufficient tor
the public needs. If safe provision against
fraud can be devised the removal of the tax upon
spirits used in the arts and in manufactures
would also offer an unobjectionable method Of
reducing the surp.us
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-04
NEEDS OF THE NATION.
President Harrison's Recommends.
tions to Congress.
Reduction in the Surplus-The Coinage
of Silver-Forefgn Relations.

To THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-
TIvES: There are few transactions in the al
ministration OF the government that are even
temporarily held in the confidence of those
charged with the conduct of public business.
Every step taken is under the observation OF al,
intelligent and watchful people The state OF
the Union is known from day to day. and sug-
gestions as to needed legislation find earlier
voice than That which speaks in these annual
communications OF the President to Congress.
Goodwill and cordially have characterized
our relations aud correspondence with other
governments. and the year just closed leaves few
in erpational questions OF Importance remaining
unadjusted. No obstacle is believed 10 exist
that can long postpone the consideration and
adjustment OF the still pending questions upon
satisfactory and honorable terms. The dealings
of this government with other states have been
and should always be marked by frankness and
sincerity, our purposes avOwed, and our methods
free from intrigue. This course has borne rich
fruit in the past and 1t is our duty as nation to
preserve the heritage OF good repute which a
century of right dealing with foreign govern
ments has secured to us.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-04
TREASURY REPORT.
Receipts and Expenditures for Past and
Coming Years.

Within our own borders general condition
OF prosperity prevails. The harvests Of the last
summer were exceptionally abundant and the
trade conditions now prev ailing seem to promise
a successful season TO merchants and the manu-
facturer, and general employment TO our work
ing people.
The report o. the secretary of the treasury for
the fiscal year ending June. So 1888 has been pre-
pared, and Will be presented to Congress. 1t pre-
sents with clearness the fiscal operations of the
movement, and avail myself Oh 1t to obtain some
facts for use here. The aggregate receipts from
all sources tor the year were S3S7 050. 81, di
yided as follows: From customs $o23. SS22 TAI 80;
from internal revenue, S130,SS1 51S. o. from mis-
cellaneous sources, $50, 1856, 8o323. The ordinary
expenditures for the period were: S2a1
996,Gl5.G0 and the total expenditures, including
the sinking fund, were $780, $40. 929.25 The ex-
cess of receipts over expenditures was. after pro-
viding tor the sinking fund, So, 470, l2959. For
the current fiscal year the total revenues actual
and estimated, $685., 600 900, and the ordinary
expenditures actual and estimated, are $685.
GOO 900. making. with the sinking fund, a total
expenditure of S341, 321 1869. leaving es-
timated surplus OF S45,676.S S3. OIL.
During the fiscal year there applied to the
purchase of bonds, i'll addition TO those of
the sinking fund, 800. 456, 72.35, and during the
first quarter Of the current year the sum OF $751;
SIS, 937.77. of which were credited TO the sink
1uEd.
The revenues for the fiscal year ending June
90, 1891. are estimated by the Treasury Depart
ment at $685., 10000, and the expenditures for
the same period, including the sinking fund.
at S34I .4S0 Alto. This shows estimated sur
plus for that year $40 500. 522 80, which is more
likely 10 be increased than reduced when the ac-
tual transactions are written up.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-04
POSTMASTER G ENERAL's REPORT.
Importance of Time-Saving in the Trans
mission of Mails.

Importance of Time-Saving in the Trans
mission of Mails.
The report of the postm aster general not only
exhibits the operations of the department for
the fiscal year, but contains many valua bic sag
gestions for the improvement and extension of
the service, which are commended to your atten-
ton. No other branch of the government has
SO close contact with the daily Ii e OF the peo-
pie. Almost everyone uses the service II offers,
ana every hour gained i'll the transmission OF
the great commercial mails has actual and
possible value that only these engaged in trade
can understand. The saving of one day in the
transmission OF mails between New York and
San Francisco, which has recently been accom-
plished, is an incident worthy OF mention.
he plan suggested OF a supervision of the
post-offices in separate districts that shall in.
volve instruction and suggestion and rating of
the efficiency OF the postmasers would, [ have
no doubt, greatly improve the service. A press
ing necessity exists for the erection OF build
ing for the joint of the department and of the
city post office. The department was partially
relieved by renting outside quarters Tor part OF
building used by the city office never was ut foI
the purpose and is now inadequate aud un-
wholesome.
The unsatis factory condition of the law relat-
ing to the transmission through the mails OF lot
terry advertisements and remittances is clearly
stated by the postmaster general, and his sugges
ton az 10 amendments should have your favor
able consideration.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-04
EDUCATION OF INDIANS.
But One Way in Which their CiviIiza-
ton Can be Aasnrad

ouC One way In which their CiviliZa-
ton Can be Assured
me report OF the secretary of the interior ex-
hibits the transactions of the government with
the Indian tribes substantial progress has
been made in the education of the children of
school age and in the allotment of lands to
anuit Indians. 1t is 10 be regretted that the
policy OF breaking up the tribal re alton anu of
dealing with the Indian as individual did
not appear earler in our legislation. Large
reservations, he'd in common, and the main
tenance OF the authority of the chies and head
men have q" prived the individual of every in
ceniive to the exercise of thrift. and the acnui-
ty has contributed an affirmative impulse toward
state o confirmed paupeI1sm.
our treaty stlpua ions should be observed with
fidelity. and our legislation should be highly
considerate of the best interests of an ignorant
and helpless people. The reservations are now
generally surrounded by white settlements. We
can no longer push the Indian back into the
agency to push him upward into the estate OF
seH-suppOrting and responsible citizen. For the
adult. the first step is to locate him upon farm,
and tor the child, to place him in q school.
school attendance should be promoted by
every moral agency, and those failing
shonld be compelled. The national schools for
Indians have been very successful, and
should be multiplied, and, as far as possible
should be so organized and conducted as to facil-
1tate the transfer of the schools to the states or
territories in which they are locaed, when the
Indians in q neighborhood have accepted citizen
ship, and have become otherwise fitted for such
d transfer This condition OF things will DE at
tanned slowly, but it viii be FASTENED by keeping
it in mind And in the meantime that co.opsra-
lion between the government and the mi.sion
schools, which has wrought much good, should
be cordially and impartiallv maintained.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-04
CONDITION. OF THE NAVY.
Thirty-seven War Vessels Fit for I'M
mediate Service.

Thirty-seven War Vessels Fit for Inn
mediate Service.
The report of the secretary of the navy shows
a reorganization OF the bureaus of the depart
ment that will. do not doubt, promote the ef-
fciency of each. In general, satisfactory prog
ress has been made in the construction of the
new ships of war authorized by Congress. The
first vessel of the new navy, the Dolphin. was
subjected to very severe TRIAL tests and to very
much adverse criticism. But it is gratifying to be
able to state that cruise around the world,
from which she has recently returned. has dem
onstrated that she is tirst-cass vessel OF her
rate.
The report of the secretary shows that while
the effective force of the navy is rapidly increas-
ing. by reason of the improved build and arma-
nent OF the new ships, the number of our ships
lit tor sea duty grows very slowly. We had on
the 4th of March, thirty seven serviceable ships,
and though TOUR have since been added to the
list, the total has not been increased, because in
the meantime tour have been lost or condemned.
Twenty-six additional vessels have been author
lied and appropriated for. but it is probable that
when they are completed our list Will only be in
creased TO forty-two, gain of five. The old
wooden ships are disappearing almost as fast as
the new vessels are added These facts carry
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-04
TIE JUDICIARY.
Various RecOmme nd atoms Regarding
Courts and Court Officers.

various RecOmme n atoms Regarding
Courts and Court Officers.
e assault mad by David s. Terry upon the
person of Justice Field, of the supreme court OF
the United States at Lathrop, Cal, in August
last and the killing of the assailant by deputy
United States marshal who had been deputied 10
accompany Justice Field and to protect him
from anticipated violence at the hands of Tt rry,
in connection with the legal proceedings which
have followed. suggest questions which. in my
Judgment, are worthy the attention o Congrt IS.
l. recommend that more definite provision be
made by law, not only Tor the protection OF ted
eral officers, but for full trial of such cases in
the United States courts. In recommending
such legislation do not at all impeach either
the general adequacy or the provision made by
the state laws Tor the protection of all citizens.
or the general good disposition of those charged
with the execution OF such laws. to give protec-
ton 10 the officers of the United States. I he
duty of protecting its officers, as SUCH and Of
Furnishing those who assault them on account Of
their official acts, should not devolve expressly
or by acquiescence upon the local authorizes
Events, which have been brought to my atten-
ton, happening in other rars of the country.
have also suggested the propriety of extending,
by legislation fuller protection to those who
may be called as witnesses in the courts OF the
United States. The law compels those who are
supposed 10 have knowledge OF public Ofenses 10
attend upon our courts and grand juries and to
give evidence. There is manifest resulting du-
ty that these witnesses shall be protected from
injury on account OF their testimony. The in
vestigations OF criminal ofenses are often
rendered futile. and the punishment OF crime
i'm possible by the Intimidation OF witnesses.
The necessity OF providing some more speedy
method for disposing OF the cases which now
for final adjudication to the SUI
preme court becomes every year more
apparent and urQent The plan of pro-
viding some intermediate courts. having
final appellate Jurisdiction of certain classes of
questions and cases, has, think, received
more general approval from the bench and bar
OF the country than any other. Without attempt
ing to discuss details recommend that pro-
vision be made tor the establishment of such
courts.
the salaries of the judges of the district courts
in many of the districts are, in my judgment,
inadequate. l recommend that all such sala-
RES row below five thous nd dollars per annum
be increased to that amount 1t is quite true
that the amount of labor performed by these
judges is very unequal. but as they cannot prop
erly engage in other pursuits to supplement their
incomes. toe salary should be such in all respects
az TO provide an independent aud comforiab Bile
SUPPORT.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-04
their own argument. One of the new ships MAJ

their own argument One Of the new ships NAV.
in fighting strength, be equal to two of tie old.
but it cannot do the cruising duty of two II il
important, therefore, that we should have a more
rapid increase in the number of serviceable
ships. l concur in the recommendation Of the
secretary that the construction of eig hit armored
ships. three gunbOats and five torpedo boats be
authorized.
An appalling calamity befell three of our ma
val vessels OH duty at the Samoan Islands, in the
harbor of Apia. in March last, involving the loss
of tour officers and forty-seven seamen, of two
vesses-the Trenton and the Vandalia-and the
disabling of third, the Nipsic. Three vessels
OF the German navy. also IN the harbor. shared
with QUE ships the force of the hurricane and
suffered even more heavily. While mourning
the brave officers and men who died, facing
with high resolve perils greater than those OF
battle 1t is most gratifying to state that the
credit of the American navy for seamanshlp,
courage ana generosity, was magnificently sus-
tanned in the storm beaten harbor of Apia
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-04
Fire at Leechburg. Pa.

A fire broke out at Leechburg, Pa, on
the 18th, destroying large portion of
the business and residence section of
the town. The fire started in the
Anderson block, and, as high wind
was prevailing, the flames spread
in all directions. kilograms for
assistance were sent to Pittsburg and
Allegheny. and by O'Clock the flames
were under control. The post-office.
the Leechburg Advance building, Leech-
burg Bank building, Hill Bank building,
Cochran's block. Squires' block. and
from twenty to twenty-five dwellings
and stores are in ruins. The loss will
be from $4,000 to 100000, with small
ipcuranca
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-04

and the appropriation lor the construction OF
large ri1ed guns made one year ago. was, sm
sure, the expression of purpose to provide suit
able works in which these guns might be mount
ed. An appropriation now made for that pur.
pose would not advance the com petion o. the
works beyond our ability to supply them with
fairly effective guns.
Thesecurity of our coast Giles against foreign
attack should not rest altogether in the friendly
disposition Of other nations. There should be a
second line wholly in our own keeping. very
urgently recommend an appro priation at this
session Tor the construction OF such works in our
most exposed harhors.
approve the suggestion of the secretary of
war that provision be made for encamping COM
pan1es of the National Guard in our coast works
for specified time each year, and Tor their
training Ill the use of heavy guns. His sEgges-
ton that increase of the artillery force Of the
army is desirable is also in this connection COM
mended to the considerih N of Congress
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-04
SURPLUS IN THE TREASURY.
Inn m ediats Steps Urged by the President
for a Reduction.

Immediate Steps Urged by the President
for Reduction.
The existence of so large actual and antici-
pated surplus should have the immediate atten-
ton OF Congress. with view to reducing the re-
ceipts OF the treasury to the needs of the govern
ment as closely may be. The collection OF
unnecessary burden upon our people, and the
presence OF SO large a surplus in the public
vaults is a disturbing element in the con-
duet of our state business. 1t has
called into use expedients for putting it into
circulation of very questionable propriety. "
should not collect revenue tor the purpose off
ticipating our bonds, beyond the requirem'
of the sinking fund but any nappropriat
plus in the treasury should be so used. as
is no other lawful way of returning the
to circulation and the profit realized by
eminent offers substantial advantage
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-04
Jumped from the Train.

Frank Macarthur, young lawyer OF
New York City, the son of Judge Ar
thur Macarthur, of Washington, COM
mitted suicide on the LIST by jumping from
the limited express OF the Pennsylvania
road, between Baltimore and Wash
ington, while the train was running
at full speed. Judge Macarthur
was raveling with his son, who had been
somewhat dissipated lately, and was
bringing him to his home in Washing
ton in hopes of reforming him. Just
after the train crossed the Patuxent
River, about fifteen miles from Wash
ington, young Macarthur slipped away
from his father, and rushing out on the
platform of the parlor car threw him
self from the car. The train was
stopped and backed nearly half mile,
where his body was found horribly
mangIed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-04
SUPPRESSION OF TRUSTS.

Power of Congress to Prevent Unjust
Com natioas of Capital.
earnest attention should be given by Congress
to a consideration of the question, how far the
restraint of these combinations of capital com
monty called trusts is matter OF federal juris-
diction. When organized, as they often are, TO
crush out al healthy competition and TO monop-
Ollie the production or sale OF an article OF COM
merce and general necessity, they are dangerous
conspiracies against the public good. and should
be made the subject of prohibitory and even
penal legi.iatiOn.
The subject OF an International copyright has
been frequently commended to the attention OF
Congress by NV predecessors The enactment OF
such a law would be eminently wise and just
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-04
A Curious Accident.

At Newark, n j., on the afternoon OF
the Cd inst, an explosion occurred at
Trefz' brewery on Rankin Street. An
instant afterward great flood of beer
gushed through the rear windows of
the building and ran in streams
across Rankin Street to the houses be-
low. Then the air in the whole vicinity
became impregnated with ammonia. 1t
is thought that one OF the ammonia
pipes forming part of the ice machine
burst. The escaping gas expanded in
wreck of the interior of the building.
The accident occurred at time when
the men were all at dinner. The loss is
ST 25 mo
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-04
EXCLUSION OF rHE CHINESE.
Difficulty Experienced in Enforcing thu
PrOhihit0rY Law.

Difficulty Experienced in Enforcing the
Prohibitory Law.
The enforcement of the Chinese exclusion act
has been found to be very difficult on the north
western frontier Cinnamon, landing at Victoria,
find 1t easy to pass our border, owing to the i'm
possibility, with the force at the command OF the
customs officers. of guarding so long an inland
line. The secretary of the treasury has author
lied the employment of additional officers who
will be assigned to this duty, and every effort
will be made 10 enforce the law. The Dominion
exacts head tax of $50 Tor each Chinaman, and
when t1ese persons. In raud of our law, cross in
10 our territory and are apprehended, officers
do not know what to 90 with them. as the
Dominion authorities will not suffer them 20 be
sent back without second payment OF the tax.
An effort will be made to reach an understanding
that will remove this difficulty.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-12-04
SAMPLE of Foreign Justice.

At Antwerp the trial of nj. Corvilain,
the corporator of the cartridge factory,
in which the disastrous explosion oc-
CURED last September, which resulted
in the death of many persons and
the destruction of much property,
and nj. Delaney, the engineer of the
factory, who were charged with homi-
the 25th. The prisoners were con-
victed and the judge sentenced M.
Corvilain to four years and six months
and M. Delaney to one year and six
months imprisonment, and to pay fine
of $500 francs each.