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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16
GOSSIP OF THE CAPITAL.
JERRY MURPHY TALKING FOR TIE
HENNEPIN CANAL.

He Reviews the Steps Previously Taken
Toward Its Construction and Advances
New Arguments In Its Favor-Another
Announcement of y. =. Clarkson's Re-
fremont.
Washington dispatch: An extended
and forcible argument In favor OF a
government appropriation for the build
ing OF the Hennepin canal was made be-
fore the river and harbor committee OF
OF the House by Jerry III. Murphy, the
longtime advocate of the project.
Nearly all Of the Illinois congressman
and many other western congre ssmen
were present
Mr. Murphy reviewed the steps here
tofore taken in the efforts 10 establish
this great project, and set forth the
overwhelming Endorsement of the
enterprise by statesmen, legislative
bodies, conventions, and others since
1s45, when John c. Calhoun, ''that strict
constructionist," presided over a conven-
tion at Memphis which adopted a
resolution declaring that the project Of
connecting the Mississippi river with
the lakes OF the north by a canal, and
thus with the Atlantic ocean, was q
measure worthy of tie consideration Of
Congress.
He submitted many figures to show
that the United States had done less TO
improve her waterways in the interest
OF commerce than England, France,
Russia, Germany, Holland, Sweden, or
Austria. The Importance Of the Henne-
pin canal for defensive purposes in time
of war was also deliberately set forth
Speaking OF what the canal would do for
agriculture and commerce, Mr.. Murphy
said:
81 make the statement, and challenge
investigation, that ii the government,
through its representatives., will do it's
duty and construct this canal there will
be a saving OF at least cents per bushel
over present railroad rates now charged
from the Mississippi river to the
lakes. And the saving Of cents per
bushel on the surplus grain of Illinois,
Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota,
and Wisconsin will amount annually TO
$50, ss4, 070, enough TO build this canal
three times, and not including in this
estimate other products of the Western
toilers that would amount TO millions
more"
1t is announced that Mr.. Clarkson.
first assistant Postmaster General. will
retire on June /. Mr. Clarkson's resigna-
ton, 10 take effect on that date. has been
prepared and will be handed in shortly.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16
ARE STAYING AT HOME
Large Decrease In English Emigration to
America.

London Cable: The statistics sub
mitted by the authorities in charge Of
British emigration show that since Jan.
emigration TO America has decreased
5000 below that for the corresponding
period of 1889.
This falling off, it is represented, IS
due TO the fact that wages have in
creased at home until they are quite as
high. and in some cases higher, than the
rates paid for similar employment in
America, while the opportunities for
obtaining work here are equally good.
These evidences OF Improvement are
attested by the fact that the number OF
immigrants arriving in England from
foreign countries has increased since
Jan. by more than eight thousand in
comparison with the months of January,
February and March. 1889.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16
Minor Mention.

THE body OF Miles Kithot was found
In the canal near Marseilles, Ill. He was
elaes blower and lived at Alton.
HUeu HACKNEY. an experienced river
man was drowned in Rock Creek, near
Neillsvlle, Wis, while driving logs.
A little child OF Philip Knecht, who
lives at Bippus, Ind. fell into tub OF
boiling water and was scalded to death.
CAPT. j. HoDDoS OF Carlisle, Ind,
has lost two imported Pcrcheron stall
lions and two mares by fire. They were
worth $1,000.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

Many other readers of the Tribune, be-
sides farmers, horticulturists, WOOL grow
ers. fruit-growers, etc, will be interested
in knowing the extent of the foreign COM
petition in some of the leading items of
the foregoing table, and will find it in the
following statement showing the dutiabe
value OF importations thereof in the fis-
cal year ended June -, 1889:
Horses (dutiablel, 81, l47, 900; sheep
(dutiable) ISL 1870. 900; cattle (dutiable),
S543,0O0; other live animals (dutiable),
S37,O0a horses, sheep, and other live
animals, free of duty. 50, 2l6, 900; barley,
S7,679, 900; figs. Sl77,00O; plums and
prunes, Sl,i73.355; filberts and walnuts,
S5s7,476; hops. 81, 100000; rice, rice
meal, etc. SO, co.. 900; faxseed or linseed,
$500, 600; tobacco, leaf, for wrappers,
Sl,417, 29i; all other leaf. manufactured
and not stemmed, So, 1876, 900; oil other,
manufactured. S477, 900; eggs Cfree),
S2,4l9, 900; macaroni Cfree). 81, 900; fax,
hackled, 1921 900: max. not dressed, ST.
OPS, 600; hemp, Sl,e35, 600; substitutes for
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16
The Copperheads' Tariff Principles.

The old copperheads realize tnr. $40
trade would cut of thu supply of funds
to pay pensions, and so that party wages
steady battle to secure the de sired object
1t will not win. Union soldiers and their
descendants will cont nue. to rule this
nation for long years after free trade has
been abandoned by all nations. II is a
false theory, and IL is dying out in all
State Register.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

THE enormous defalc ltion of Archer,
the Democrat State Treasurer of Mary
land. Chairman of the Democratic Cen
tral Committee of that State, and init
mate friend of Senator German, coming
at a time when the people are beginning
to tire of the latter's crooked political
methods, has decidedly clouded his polit-
ical prospects. The close relationship of
the two men and the discovery that
Archer, as Germans tool, was not only
turning over money to carry elections
raised by the sale Of stolen State securi-
ties, but VS. buying for the State sinking
fund railroad bonds in which German is
interested, have reused very decided re-
volt inside the party against the latter.
The burden il heavier than the party feels
it can carry with safety. Even the Balti-
more Sun, which has been the ring or
gan, serves notice upon German that his
days of usefulness are about over. 1t
says: "The people at large have grown
thoroughly tired OF seeing all the impor-
tant positions in the public service in this
State divided up yearly among the same
set of men," While this may be nothing
more than an effort 10 divide the plumber
among a new set of ringsters, still the
whole country will sympathize with the
Sun In its tight against German, for,
whoever may be his successor, he cannot
be as corrupt a man as the present leader
Of the Maryland Democracy.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

A woman was at the Third street de.
pot the other day to meet train from
the West which was an hour late. She
of course made inquiries as to the cause
and an official finally replied to her:
II believe they found q culveri
washed out, ma'am."
"Oh, that's it Well, can't you seno
one out to them by special train ?"-
Detroit Free Press.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

its drudgery. The pay is $4,000 a year,
and this is not commensurate with the
duties. Besides, as he says, he only
took the place temporarily, and he has
been ready TO leave IL for a number OF
months. He has been importuned to
hang on until now, when he can turn
over the Office to other hands.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16
HELPING THE FARMERS.
PROTECTION OFFERED THEM by THE
MkINLEY BILL.

List Showing How the Republican Party
Proposes tn Redeem Its Promises-An
Interesting Array Of Facts and Figures.
from the New York Tribune.l
A comparison of the rates of duty pro-
posed by the Mckinley bill on a large
number and variety of products in which
farmers. wool growers, fruit growers, etc..
are interested, with the rates under the
present law and the duties fixed by the
Dark Lantern" bill, will be found to
possess significance as we'll as interest.
Here il is:
Present Mills Mckinley bill
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

To BE found in bad company is otter
equivalent TO being lost.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16
BY Special TRIM.

Next Lesson: The Parable OF the sower.
Luke 3: Ills
The Press., 1890-09-18

A RARE OPPORTUNITY.-For Sale. "A 1A nice, new home near the Stafford Springs High School The incest located lot in that part of the town: The house was built by myself, and is thor oughy built. Great care was taken to make It warm for winter and cool for summer Has good Cellar un- der whole of house. Four nice rooms, front hall, china closet pantry and conservatory on hrst noor all finished in hard woods of various kinds The par Tor has fire place, with grate for wood or coal The second floor has four nice chambers with large clos Hot and cold water on both floors. These rooms are all finished in hard wood. The attic is large m and roomy, vita easy stairs leading to it. Two nice yer andas. The roofs are slated with best Monson, Me, black slate: Door and window screens throughout. made to slide inside and finished to match the in- ish of the different r0oms-these will last lifetime Also barn 1ox2S built go that il can be easily changed into dwelling-hOuse The house is complete In ev- cry respect The lot is large and has frontage on two streets-corner Prospect and Benton Avenue and contains nice shrubbery and fruit trees. Nice lawn all around the house.
 will make the price less than it can be built for to- day Also have nice building lot adloining, Wn,ca m if you mean business s1sw3 H. M. DAY.
The Press., 1890-09-18

mond is pushing the re-fencing of the en- fire farm. the renovation of the mowings and generally the rehabilitation of the whole property. This farm has been ia mons in past years as the ''Captain John Spencer place" and it will doubtless be still moro famous in years to come.
 MT. Simonds is charter member of Ga wasa grange in Collinsville, he having be come such at the urgent request of his farmer neiehbors.
 This sketch will explain to some who have heretofore wondered how Hartford lawyer takes so kindly to agricultural mat ters and why he is so acceptable to the farmers generally.
The Press., 1890-09-18
From the New York World

STATE ROADS AND BRIDGES. = State Treasurer Henry's fine showing of an ex- cess of $369, 900 of receipts over estimates for the State treasury followed by the re- mission of the state tax on towns has evoked some discussion of the states here after taking charge of the highways, in- cluding bridges, which are now cared for by the towns.
 There are good arguments for the change. Under our present town system many of the roads are execrable, especially in the poor farm districts, and the bridges like wise. In frequent cases we have bitter To- cal disputes during which the bridges re- main unrepaired and most dangerous to travellers. Even our main highways, as old folks tell me, do not match the same highways under our ancient turnpike sys- tenn, which is now all but obsolete. Was it not Macaulay who said that the civilza- tion of 8 people is registered by it's road ways? Whoever said it, we should hate to have our Connecticut society tested by that maxim.
 The pending discussion of the topic, which is likely to grow if our state treas ury continues to overflow, brings up pro- position made half dozen years ago, that fhe state shall lay out four or five roads east and west, and eight or ten roads north and south. crossing from boundary line to boundary line, touching the large cities and villages. These state roads to be care fully graded, macadamized and kept in the best repair at state expense. It was ar- gued soundly that these roads would not only be vast convenience to travellers on pretty long journeys, but to all country residents who live within mile or two of them, and who now during spring must walk their horses at two-mile- hour rate through the deep abysses of April mud.
 The plan, if it comes up again, will find solid backing in the thousands of Connec- ticut bicvclers, to whom already we are indebted for good map of Connecticut roads, showing those which have the low est grades and best adapted to the jaunts of the wheelmen.
The Press., 1890-09-18
stafford Springs Fair.

The officers of the Stafford Springs Az ricultural Society have this year resolved to give an exhibition which will satisfy all, and are the more determined because of the fizzle last year of the parachute de- scent, and of the disappointment felt over the sswild west show" both relied upon as leading attractions outside of the agri- cultural features of the show. The public will be gathers by this disappointment, through the impulse thus given to this year wipe out all recollections of failure. The program this year is very full. It IS planned to have no slow moments during the two days, but to keep the people can stantly amused. The hall shows will be aa good as usual, the main building and poultry house probably better stocked than ever before. It is in contemplation to secure one or more industrial exhibits.
 Upon the track during intervals of oth. erwise inactivity will be athletic and other attractions, including all the different events of half-mile run, jumping, hurdle racing and tug of war; also wrestling match between Prof. Culver, champion amateur lightweight of Massachusetts. and good competitor to be named later, for diamond ring valued at $50. They will show all the different styles of collar and elbow, catch-as- catch can, and then will wrestle for supremacy. The sports will be in charge of D. O. Holske Of Bos. ton, former manager of John l.. Sullivan.
 There will be special race that has never been shown in this section of the state, which includes trial of speed be-
 tween five dogs from New York city and Jersey City at 200 yards, heats to be run same as horse races, best in 5, each day of the fair. Also the owner of these dogs will give any man 30 yards in 100 yards
 and run them for from $20 to $50 side for 200 yards. These dogs are owned by different parties, and will race for money.
The Press., 1890-09-18
The 9 ress.
Thursday Evening, Sept. IS. 1890.
JAMEsMoLAuaHLIN S SON, PUBLISHERS. $1 50 per year. $1 25 when paid strictly in advanc

NEW YORK city, in alright over the proposed removal of Gen. Grants remains to Arling- ton, has made start toward building mon- ument over them, and has accepted 8 Dlan, but so far has raised less than half the needed sum to build it.
The Press., 1890-09-18
Married.

Married Rockville. 9th, at the residence of the brides parents, by Rev. 0. H. R.ckett's, Frank Hopkins Rolton and Mary Crane, daughter of Geo. R. Kingsbury.
 Staffordville, 10th, by Rev. F. O. Newell, assisted by Rev. w. c. Newell of Putnam, Carlton Howard Hollingsworth and Alena B. Corbin, both of Stafordville.
 Stafordville, 11th, by Rev. F. 0. Newell, assisted by Rev. W. 0. Newell of Putnam, and Rev. E. F. Newell of Sagamore, Mass, father and brothers of the bride, Rev. William Sher- man Thompson of Ridgway, Pa., and Grace H. Newell of Staffordville.
The Press., 1890-09-18
NOTICE. Whereas twelve of the legal vot.

NOTICE.-Whereas twelve of the legal vot- IN of the Second School District of Stafford have requested the undersigned in writing to call whether the district will put in steps in front of the school house grounds, entering from High Street Now, THEREFORE, the legal voters of said School District No. ? of Stafford are hereby notified and warned to meet at Borough Hall in said district Tuesday, September 23d, 1890, at o'clock D. m., for the following purposes 1s. To whether the district will put in steps in f the ana sioo purpose,
 2d. To do any other business proper to be done at said meeting. J. H. REED, ! ns+ Com
 MRS. T. c. LATHROP.( Diss' ooli' Stafford Springs, Sept 17th, 1890.
The Press., 1890-09-18

A bill was introduced in the House of Representatives Monday for the construc- tion of tunnel under New York bay be- tween Staten Island and Bay Ridge on Long Island, designed to connect Brook lyn with the New Jersey railroads. This is one of Erastus Wiman's pet projects. It comprises also, after the emergence of the tunnel at Bay Ridge, an elevated railroad to traverse great part of Brooklyn, hav- ing two tracks for freight, and two tracks on second story for passengers. MT. will be ready for use.
The Press., 1890-09-18

JUSTICES of the peace will be elected at the town elections, Oct. 9th, this year. At the state election, Nov. 9th, all state officers, con gressmen, sherifs, senators, representatives and judges of probate will be chosen.
The Press., 1890-09-18
ROCKVILLE.

Il. D. Phelps has received his com mission from Washington as a special agent to obtain the manufacturing statis. tics of the towns of Vernon, Mansfield and Stafford, for the eleventh census. He will begin the work in few days.
The Press., 1890-09-18

STATE POLITICS. This is the week of state conventions. The democrats convened at Hartford on Tuesday, the republicans at New Haven on Wednesday. The two tickets put in nomination are:
 REPUBLICAN,.
 Governor, Samuel B. Merwin of New Haven.
 Lieut.. Governor, George Austen Bowen of Woodstock.
 Secretary of State, George P. Mclean of Simsbury.
 Treasurer, B. Stevens Henry of Vernon. Controller, Lyman s. Catlin of Stratford.
 DEMOCRATIC.
 Governor, Luzon B. Morris of New Haven. Lieut.. Governor, Dr, J. W. Alsop of Mid dletown.
 Secretary of State, J. J. Phelan of Bridge port.
 Treasurer, M. H. Sanger of Canterbury. Controller Nicholas Staub of New Milford. Judge Morris, of New Haven, who headed the democratic ticket last year, is most emi- nently respectable and able man, and would make good governor. His competitor, the present lieutenant governor of the state, has for months past been accepted as the coming man by republicans, and the nomination could not well have been improved upon.
 THE republican congressional convention will be held at Central Hall, Hartford, next Tuesday at 12 m. The only suggestion of opposition to Congressman Simonds in Tol- land County comes from Mansfield, and is the result of post office struggle, wherein there had to be one disappointed party. No town desiring political recognition or influ- ence can afford to get reputation of being inharmonious and given to local dissension. It is great compliment to treasurer Henry to retain his name upon an otherwise new ticket distinction won by an intelligent and judicious administration of office fruition of which every taxpayer carries in his pocket.
The Press., 1890-09-18

The population'o of the state of Colorado, according to the count of the census bureau is 41O,975. This is net increase during the decade of 216, GAS, or Ill., 49 per cent.
The Press., 1890-09-18
HIN ION.

Geo. o. Henry and wife and others from Palmer, Mass, have been spending season at Maylandean Park.
The Press., 1890-09-18

ssMy husband is the salt of the earth, :" said grocer's wife. s.Yes, I know he is, for he ssalted me the other day when he sold me some soap and told me it was as good and economical as Brussels" i" replied the custom CT.
The Press., 1890-09-18

'Yes," he said, ''my system is soaked with gin and sorrow, but there's hope for me yet, for I've heard of Brussels soap."
The Press., 1890-09-18

Lieutenant Fred c. Hyde died in Wood stock Wednesday, aged 43. He was na- tive of Franklin, and was related to the late l.. F. s. Foster of Norwich, being one of the legatees of his estate. He resigned his commission in the navy several years ago.
 The national croquet association's com. mittee on grounds at meeting at Phila- delphia Saturday decided to continue hold. ing the annual tournaments at Norwich. Norwich people are much pleased with the result, and work. on the new grounds will commence at once.
The Press., 1890-09-18

Representative Burton of Ohio, has in- .trOduced in the house bill to regulate the division of the states of the Union into congressional districts. The bill provides that within twelve months after the pas- sage of an apportionment act the states shall be divided into congressional districts by districting board in each state con- posed of four resident members, two of each political party, to be appointed by the governors. Districts are to be contagious territories and no district to have more than one member. A district is not to be divided unless it's population exceeds by one-tenth the number necessary to entitle it to representative except in states elect ing representatives by towns, and no dis trict is to contain more than one-twentieth, more or less, inhabitants than the number necessary to entitle it to a representative. Districts are to be composed of compact territory, bounded as nearly as may be by civil subdivisions or natural boundaries. There is to be national board of five members, four politically divided, and the other judge of the supreme district, or circnit United States courts, appointed by the presidedt and affirmed by the senate, to act in case of failure to act or disagree ment of the state board. The districts made by these boards are to remain intact until the next census apportionment.
 Hartford Courant The decision of the supreme court in the Bion case is very healthy one for law-abiding citizens. This man has vowed to kill Lyman Dunning of North Canaan. He attempted it more than once and served one sentence for it. He was given his liberty on condition that he would go abroad and he did sail from the country, but he returned again. In New York state he repeated his declaration that he would kill MT. Dunning, and then he came into Connecticut and was caught near the Dunning residence. Out west he would have been run up tree by the neighbors. Here in Connecticut he was arrested and put in jail under such heavy bonds to keep the peace that it amounts 10 sentence of imprisonment. Applica- ton was made to get him out and the courts refused, and this decision is sus- tained. Mir. Dunning can now sleep nights with less danger of being blown into the next worlds favor which Bion once un- dertook to do to the whole houshold. The prisoner nurses his hate, and the day he does come out, if ever, Mir. Cunning will do well to buy pistol and load it. It may seem hard to Bion to keep him shut up inst because he wants to kill somebody, but how about the law-abiding citizen who may not want to be killed?
The Press., 1890-09-18
 Stafford Springs Sept. 17th, 1s9O
DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Probate

O Court Sept. 17th, 1890. Estate of Mary N. Latin rop minor in said district.
 Upon the application of E. c. Dennis guardian, praying that the interest of said minor in and to cer tain real estate situated School street. borough of Stafford Springs, per application on file more fully appears, is ordered that said application be heard and determined at the Probate office in Stafford in at 10 o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place. of hearing thereon, by publishing the same district. J. F. CHAMBERLAIN Judoe
The Press., 1890-09-18

Dieds Somers, 9th, Jennie L., 22, wife of F. L. Wood Stafford Springs, 17th, Winfield, 10 months, son of Charles and Flora Cushman.
The Press., 1890-09-18

THE recount of population in some western cities shows padding" by enumerators. And yet there was less opportunity for it this year than in some former census years, and no doubt the count is nearer to being accurate. Much complaint is made that the result of the last enumeration is too small, the opinion be- ing based upon the population as enumerated in 1880, the statistics of immigration, and natural laws of increase. It is easy to see that if former censuses have been "padded' because of rivalry between cities and states, a more honest census in 1890 would not keeI up the apparent relative increase.