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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
X. q. Dun ~ Co.'s Wectly Revicw-A
Fright Outlook.

Bright Outlook.
The review of trade for last week, rs re-
ported by r. G.. Dun N Co., is as follows:
A hopeful feeling everywhere prevails. In
spite of retarding influences, reports OF the con-
uition of business are generally favor able The
growth Of mandiacturin; n many Western
points is notable feature, aud espec ally in the
gus regions and ut poin.s in NorCht IN Illinois
and iowa Merchant, generally reckon M IA
large ncioase in amount OF business last " ar.
At many cites the record of building shows a
surprising increase, especially ~ the West. The
money markets, though usually We supplied,
have Il better demand NJ Philit ielphia. Cleve-
land, Detroit Mi waukee, Omaha and Sioux
City. The volume of currency. practically un-
only II, 800 OOu below tue largest ever recorded,
that OF Nov. l. year ago IL 81, ~ GEO. D (;
ia July, 1887, only . 80 J0.OO f. and in July,
1886. only Sl.2j1,pUJ, 400. Speculative markers
have not been active, except for land, which Las
declined over hall cent Coffee is
cotton steady, with sales OF 3jS,o0l bales /;
and wheat UNCHANGED, with salos OF $1,000, 90
bushels Tor Tho No'k. tocn l. D.. c lower and
oats nearly l. lisiec. Crude oil Is n3arly 10
lower and rehnei -Jc por 100 gallons lower. The
annual statement # failures, showing that TO-
into bankruptcy in lsSS. is on the whole espe-
cially encouraging. b cause tho average of la
bilities ony al, so Tor the year and Sl0 73S
Tor the last quarter his indicates that II re-
markHDy large proportion ofthe failures reported
was OF concerns doing n small business. II
may b. nC ticed that throughout tue Western
ard Southern States. Texas excluded, the full
ures were both moro numerous ana lar er in
aggregate OF liabilities tam III the year proceed
ms. While i'll Eastern NJ Il ,le and Pacific States
an Important decrease in amount ~ liabilities
appears, and ais IN Texas Tho business fail
urss for the week were = -,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09

fortified their houses. destroyed the
highway bridges. and blocked the
roads in all directions. The troops
and police on tho way to the scene
OF the proposed evictions consequently ex-
perienced great difficulty In reaching their
destination. the troops being subjected to
almost the same degree OF hardship that n
march I'm time of war would entail. Mr..
John Finucane. member OF Parliament
for Limerick. has been sentenced 10 four
months Imprisonment for intlmidating oc-
cupants OF farms from which the tenants
had been eyicted
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
A Burned Steamer.

The steamer Bristol, of the Old Colony
line, was burned at her dock Mt Newport,
Il. l., and is total loss. she was from
New York. landed oil her freight and her
Fall River and Boston passengers, aud
they departed at the usual time fo- their
destination. There were left on board the
steamer only few passengers and their
baggage. The passengers had narrow es-
cspes. Insurance, 100000, which will
cover the loss.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
Among Poilicians.

Tho Republicans of the Legislature Of
Colorado nominated L. O. Wolcott for
United States Senator.
AT n caucus OF the Republican members
of the Michigan Legislature, which con-
vened at Lansing on the I'd inst. the Hon.
james Mcmillan was unanimously nomi-
mated for United States Senator. TO sue
ceed Senator Palmer. whose term expires
March 3.
The Republicans Of the Maine Legislature
unanimously rsnominated the Hon. w. p.
Frye for United States Senator.
w. T.. Barrett editor Of the Boston Adper-
tiser and Record. has been elected Speaker
OF the Massachusetts House of Representa-
tiVes.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
A DARING STAGE ROBBERY.
Clever Work Done by Solitary High
wayman Near Philo, Cal.

A double stage robbery occurred near
Philo. Cal. The down stage from Mcndo-
elmo City was stopped near Philo
by masked highwayman who demand
cd the treasure-box and, holding a re-
volver in one hand, took the box from the
driver with the other. lie thanked the
driver and ordered him to drive on. He
then babe the driver and the occupants a
kindly goodnight and was seen no more.
The stage had gone but n short distance
when it met the up stage from C!overdale.
the driver of which reported that he had
also been robbed, but gave no particulars.
Express boxes were all that was taken.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
Unfavorable for Winter Wheat.

The signal service weather-crop bulletin
says chat the weather during December has
been unfavorablc in the winter wheat Sec
ton, owing to the small amount of rain and
snow At the close OF the year tie entire
winter wheat section was in need Of mois-
ture, and was bare, except in northern
Iowa, where the ground was covered with
six inches of snow. From six TO twelve
inches Of snow was reported on the ground
at the end OF the month in Wisconsin and
northern Michigan. and from one TO two
inches in Minnesota and Dakota.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
POSTAL MATTERS.
How Appointments and Promotions i'm the
Mail Service Shall BE Made.


The civil service commission has pre-
pared and the President approved "A series
of rules TO govern admissions to and changes
In the railway mail service.
Rule extends tho rules TO all persons except
the General superintendent and his assistant.
Rule provides that clerk examinations shall
include not more than the following subjects
Orthography reading, addresses, copying, pen
manship, arithmetic, letter writing and the
geography of the United States The age linita-
tions for examination are Is and 80 years, ex
cept as TO honorably discharged soldiers
and sailors; there shall be at least enc
board in each Terri Dry, and not less
than two in each State, except Rhode
Island and Delaware; competitors must
have attained n general average of not less than
20 basis of 100, though with soldiers and
sailors 80 will be sufficient. Rule provides that
vacancies shall DO filled by promotion; all APP
pointments shall be made for probationary
term of six months, and at the end OF the time
tho candidate may be absolutely appointed or
discharged, according 10 his record Rule 5
authorizes transfers from the classified railway
mai service TO any classified postolhce, and
vice
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
TERRIBLE EXPLOSION IN A MILL.
Eve Farmers Instantly Killed and Four
Injured, Two of Them Fatally.

An awful catastrophe occurred near New
Hope. Mercer County. w. Va. That region
of the country is thinly populated and it is
the custom OF the farmers to gather every
Saturday at the one grist mill in the district
10 obtain the usual supply of flour in
exchange for wheat. The mill was
a total wreck, and james Z. French. TIL omas
Carter. Levi Shields. and John WINNER
were instantly killed. their bodies being
mangled almost beyond recognition by the
flying and splintered timbers. Eli Shields
was horribly burned and died a few hours
later. Wade ShufIlebarger was fatally
burned, pieces of flesh falling from his bones
in places. Jerome Carter and William Car
ter were injured, but less serious sly.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
FEUD IN AN INDIANA TowH.
Street ARRAY at Francisyille Resulting In
Fatal Wounds to One Con a slant.

Street ARRAY at Francisyille Resulting in
Fatal Wounds to One Contestant.
For the last six months n feud has eX-
listed between George w. Dowell and par
ties living in Francisvie. Ind. The trouble
eliminated in street fight. As DR.. 5. l..
Brown and Wood Trhasher were tgoing up
street they were met by Dowell. Words
and threats followed. Pistols were drawn
and fired almost simultaneously. Dowelrs
pistol did not explode. while the shot fired
by Thrasher took effect In Dowell's breast.
The wounded man was carried 20 n hote.
and m edical aid summoned. Thrasher i'm
mediately surrendered and was taken into
custody Dowelrs injuries viii prove fatal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
WHERE CLEVELAND WILL LIVE.
Georgetown Selected as the Future Home
of the Retiring President.

A Washington special says: Mrs. Cleve-
land. in CONVEX sation with friend few
days ago. said that Mr.. Cleveland and she
intended TO 60 to Buffalo for visit of a
few weeks Immediately after the close OF
the Presidents term. and then to take
house in Georgetown for permanent resi-
dence. Georgetown is the pretty suburb Of
Washington from whose heights one has a
fine view of the winding Potomac. The
Oakvicw house has been placed in the
hands of a real-estate agent. who is quietly
looking for n purchaser
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
SUNK BY A SNAG.
The Steamboat Paris &. Brown Lost with
Many Lives.

many
New Orleans. La. telegram says: The
steamboat Paris c. Brown. from New Or
leans TO Cincinnati struck n snag at Her
mitage Landing, Point Coupee Parish. and
eight lives are known TO have been lost.
The dead are: William Mitchell. OF Gallip
oils. Ohio; William Marshall, of Cincinnati;
James Harrison. of Memphis. Tenn; William
Taylor, of Cincnnati; Samuel Gray, Of Gin
cinnati; Abraham Mitchell. OF New Orleans.
The barber and porter. whose names are
unknown, complete the list. DR.. Grayam
and wife. of Pawtucket, r. l.. Messrs. Donly
and Shafer. and another cabin passenger
aad wife. whose names are unknown. of
Boston. and Mary and Ben jolly. Of Bayou
Paul. cabin passengers. are known to have
been saved. The boat and cargo are Il COM
plete loss
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
A Secret COmpact.

In suit affecting the sale of Cincinnati.
Hamilton and Dayton Railway shares, in a
Cincinnati court. Mahlon c. Martin made
answer denying all liability, and presenting
n paper that caused a sensation. 1t pur-
ports 10 have been secret contract be-
tween Ives and broker named Meter. by
which the latter was 10 receive $4,000 for
every million dollars Of new stock which
Ives proposed 10 issue.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
EARTHQUAKES FATALITIES.
Lives and Property Destroyed on the Night
of Dee. 20 i'm Nicaragua.

San Juan Del Sur (Nicaragua) special
says: San Jose dc Costa Rica was the scene
ON the night OF Dec. % and the morning Of
Dec. 30 OF n series of earthquake shocks of
great severity. The shocks are believed TO
have originated in the volcano OF Poaz. six
leagues distant from the town. At Alajuela
eight persons were killed and many were
injured. The churches and principal build
ings in the city suffered considerable dam
age. The inhabitants encamped in the
square and parks. No further shocks have
cccurred
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
small-pox Spreading in Washington. Ohio.

The smallpox is spreading at Washing
ton. Ohio. Two more eases, making six
in all. are reported. Trains have ceased
stopping there. and the town is isolated.
Al appeal for nurses has been sent out.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
KILLING TIME.
Both Houses OF Cong ess Succeed I'm Doing
Nothing of ImnOrtance.


Nothing of Importance.
Mr.. EDMUSDs offered two resolutions
which agreed TO by the Senate, on
the 9TH inst calling ON the President for
information az to the Venezuelan awards.
and To what steps, If any, have
been taken by the United States Gov
eminent 10 collect the monthly quotas
of the Caracas customs receipts. Mr.. Sherman
called up the Joint resolution previously re-
ported 10y him from the Committee on Foreign
Relations, declaring the sense OF Congress in
relation 10 the connection of European Govern-
ments with any interocoan canal and asked
thai il be passed immediately. A brief but
very interesting discussion ensued, and
action was deferred. In the House. Mr..
Peel Ark, from the Committee on Indian
Affairs, reported the bill 20 divide the Sioux In
dian reservation into separate reservations
Placed on the calendar. Mr.. Reed Niainel thSn
called up the resolution to abolish for the re-
mainder OF the session the call OF States for the
introduction of bills for the first and third Mon
days OF eacn month. On ordering the previous
question the vote stood, yeas 9s, nays 20 /;
no quorum, and a call Of tho House was or
dered.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
Enough TO Puzzle Anybody.

Master Bobby's papa is the happy
owner of Matching machine. The
other day, as the former was watching
chicken energetically breaking its
way through its shell, he inquired:
Il see how he gets out; but how did
he go to work to get in"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
Life Sentence for a Firebur.

Matthew Jones has been convicted at
Sarn a. Ont. of burning the barns Of Henry
Rocbuck and John Pollock. Tho Judge
said that such men as the prisoner had no
business TO be at large. and sentenced him
TO prison for life
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
Killed His Brother.

II. l. Jordon. who with his brother Ed
ward was spending the holidays with his
sister. Mrs. Dickey. in Wilcox County. Ga.
was shot through the heart and instantly
killed 10y his brother. The two were in
dulging in Il carousal with some friends and
were firing their pistols reckIessly.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
A Negro Riddled with Buckshot.

In the neighborhood OF the Roberts
place. twelve miles northwest OF Meridian.
Miss. masked men riddled with buckshot
one Bud Spears tcolored). who IS said to
have been planning the assassination Of
certain whites accused Of hanging the ne
gro that attempted murder in Mr.. Hous-
toms hOuse racenflv
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
Valuable stock Burned.

The stock barn OF John Craig, n wealthy
farmer living near Schuyler. Neb.. was
burned. A large amount of stock. including
seven Kentucky thoroughbreds and a stall
lion valued at 5000. was burned. The hired
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
WORK or TRAIN wRECKERs.

a Quantity OF Dynamite Exploded Oh the
Philadelphia AMI Reading Road.
A quantity of dynamite was exploded on
the tracks of the Philadelphia and Reading
Railroad at Mahanoy. Pa. -Four dwellings
were partly wrecked and the town badly
shaken up. The rails were torn up for a
distance of twenty feet and an accident was
barely averted to a fast freight train. The
explosive is supposed TO have been placed
on the tracks by train wreckers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
Crossed In Love.

Being prevented by her parents from
marrying the man of her choice. Miss Stella
Sims, daughter of farmer living near
Hannibal. Mo-. committed suicide with
morphine.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
NEWS FROM FOREIGN LANDS.

Irish Pessantry Preparing for Desperate
Resistance tn an Eviction Party.
A Dublin telegram says: Preparatory to
Offering resistance to the evictions in the
Gweedore District the peasants in the dis
tricts Of Dunfanaghy and Falcarragh.
County Donegal. have armed themselves.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09

The Public Printer himself receives a SAL
AIRY of $500. and his principal assistants
from Sl,Su0 to $1,000 per annum, He has
fifteen or twenty jod places at his disposal
and hundreds OF subordinate ones.
The woods are full Of men who aspire to
succeed Mr. Benedict. Col. W. NJ. Meredith
Of Chicago. is apparently the most formda-
bic candidate for the position now in the
fell. He was formerly n member OF the
Seventeenth Indiana Regiment, which was
commanded by Gen. Harrison during the
rebellion. lie was n candidate for the posi-
tion of Public Printer in 1881. when Sterling
i. Rounds was nominated. Among the
names on his petition was that of Benjamin
Harrison, then just entering upon his term
as Senator. Col. Meredith's friends natu-
rally figure that Harrisons influence
ought To be n little more valuable this year
than ii was when he got left seven years
ago. Col. Meredith isOteceiving the indorse-
ment OF tho Typographical Unions all over
the country. has strong political backing.
and it is generally conceded that his chances
are first-class.
From the Decatur ILL., Labor Buletin.l
The announcement OF the friends of Col.
William NJ. Meredith that they will urge
upon Gen. Harrison his appointment as
Public Printer has met with warm re-
Spouse from many of the leading labor or
CARNATIONS OF the country. The Colonel is
n master in the profession. both rs u bust
ness and as an art. He was printer and
"A soldier by inheritance as well us by prac-
tice.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
Arrested at Church.

Henry Schaff. % years old. OF Laporte.
Ind. was arrested while at church. charged
with negotiating notes bearing the forged
signature OF his mother.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
GREAT FIRES OF 1855.
THE WORK OF THE FLAMES IN THE
UNITED STATES.

A Decrease I'm the Losses Over Last Year
of $4,000, OOO-Statistics of General In
terest-The Great Connagrations and
when They Occurred.
The losses by fire in the United States
for 1858 were not as large as they were for
the previous year. The detailed list of
fires where 1.-THE loss in each case was
500, 900 and upward is ms follows:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
Gov. HiIl Inaugurated.

Governor Hill has been inaugurate! in
New York for third term. A parade oc-
CURED according to programme.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09

WORN ingram carpets make good mate
rial for cutting mp and weaving into car
pets again, and the str pa need not be
sewn together. II ~ should be cut length
wise.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
He Had Stolen Mail.

man, supposed to be a tramp, was cap
tured on n Lake Shore train at Laporte,
Ind, with stolen mail matter aggregating
$1,000 in value in his possession.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
THE PUBLIC PRINTER.

Numerous Candidates for Mr.. Bened'c:s
Position-Meredith Believed to he tho
Man.
Washington special 10 Detroit Free Press.l
The position Of Government Printer is one
of the most important places that the new
President has to ILL., The Public Printer
superintends the expenditure OF over
S2.000.0O0 per annum. Tho Office has i'm
portant duties and extensive patronage.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09

he entire fro losses in the United States,
adding those under SO 400 in each case, Will
reach less than 500 OC0 0J0. ~ compared with
about $780, in 1887 and Sllj 000 0OJ in 1885,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
ELECTRIC FLASHES.
LATEST TELEGRArHIC NEWS FROM
ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD.

Political Gossip, Railroad Rumblings, Per-
sonal Mention, Confiagrations, Accidents,
Crimes md Criminals, Minor Occur
rcnces and Events.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
CONDITION. OF TRADE.

Total cash In Treasury rs shown
byTreasurer general accounts els, 59l, GU
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-09
PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT.

man. who had had some trouble with Craig 8
brother. has disappeared.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
A DUEL FIFTH 1yIVES IN THE STREE
TWO MEN HACK EACH OTHER TO PIECES N

TWO MEN HACK EACH OTHER TO PIECES m
THE EARLY HOURS OF THE MORNING.
desperate fight with knives disturbed tho tenants
Of Isabella Angels house. No. 105 West Thirty
secOndst., at a. yesterday, and the two men who
fought lying in the Ncw-York. Hospital later
In the day, badly wounded that their recovery was
in doubt One of the men, who the first Of
fender, said that his name was Edward Brown, and
that he lived at No. 434 West Thirty fourth-st He
made a disturbance in the Thirty secondst. house be-
cause Mrs. Angel would not permit him 20 treao
tho other there to beer After striking hen
with his fist he drew a Lnifc and made motion To
stab her. She down stairs and out to tho side
walk through the basement door. tall man. who
was well dressed passing the house at tho time and
he inquired the cause Of her haste. g want
detectlve' she said, There is wild man In tho
house"
Il am the detective the block, and I'll pro.
tect you' the said lie followed the woman
up TO the parlor where Brown stu shouting
for beer, and said to him: DO you make war on
women, you cur} Come out Of the house I" He
repeated his statement that he was detective, but
refused TO show shield. The two men struck
at each other, cllnched and went laundering out
of the front room and down the steps TO the side,
walk.
They broke away from each other and Brown
again drew his knife. The stranger also took a
knife from his pocket and faced Brown with do.
termned look. The women of the house tho
men close in a desperate encounter. Brown struck
first, and his knife entered the strangers neck
the left side. moment later Browns right wrist
to the bone, and the knife fell from his hand.
The stranger made one or two more cuts, which
only damaged Browns clothing, and then the men
separated Brown walked 10 sixth-aye., leaving
behind him tran of blood. Meeting a policeman.
he asked him where he could get his wound dressed
why, man, you bleeding TO deathl' tha
IIa foo
station In Thirieth.st and called an ambulance.
The flow OF blood from his wrist stopped with
dilcuty aud he taken 10 the New York HospitaL
Meanwhile, the who had cut Brown had gona
the hospital IN cab. lilo bleeding freely
from the wound IN his neck, but he seemed anxiolu
not TO have his exploit made known 70 the poles,
To the cabman and the women in the house lie said
he would sooner lose al 900 than have It known that
no had been hurt In Thirty -secOnd-st. At the hos
pltal he sad his name was James Mulligan, After>
ward he told the police that he was Charles w,
Meagher, a printer OF No. 439 West Thirty fifth Sd
The police arrested Mrs Angel and five other wome3
I'm the Thirty secOndst house, but the prisoners vert
Brown attempted to escape from the hospital bcfo(
noon. but restrained. Late I'm the afternoon
the surgeons were performing operation, but Il
was believed that his hand would have 10 be cut of
save his life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
REN OTER IND KILLED.

As Joseph Kupferschmd. seven years old. was
playing in tho street near his home at No 1.637
Lexingon-ave. yesterday, he over and killed
by an icc-wagOn which marked National Ice
Company. No. 25' The driver escaped.
Jacob Foreman. OF No. 222 Madson-st was knocked
down and dragged under Fourth-ave car I'm Centre
st., yesterday afternoon. Ills ankle was broken and
his body bruised in several places. Tho police
sent him 10 The Chambers Street Hospital and arrested
the driver Of the car. George Howard
Nathan Brown Texan. let his hang out Of a
window Of a Broadway I'm which ne was riding.
and al Lc0narl-st. his arm was broken by truck
close to which the car passed. He IS in the Chambers
Street Hospital.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
asked FOR THEIR TIEUS on THE thrift.

COLLECTORS OF CUSTOMS TO REPORT UPON THE
SENATE, MILLS AND RANDALL BILLS.
baltimore, Aug. lion July . the Secretary OF
the Treasury sent 20 the Baltimore port letter al
dressed 10 the Collector and Appraiser asking for
their opinion as TO the different rates Of duty pro
vided for in the three tariff bill which have so largely
occupied the Countrywide Mlls. the Senate and the
Randall bills The letter requests replies &c be sent
By September 80, and it IS supposed that similar
requests have gone 10 other principal ports of entry
The officials required 10 20 carefully over the
items and 10 make remarks upon the various tariffs
the schedules pointing out which articles in their
opinion, should have specific or ad vaorem duties
imposed The result IS probably 10 be comprehensive
bill 10 be presented 10 Oongess at It's next session.