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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16
FEROCIOUs ANTS.
An Indomitable Army Whose Fiendish
Fury Increases with Torment.

An Indomitable Army Whose Fiendish
Fury Increases with Torment.
One evening found that q countless
multitude of.red ants had collected about
two trees close to my tent and were max
ing a thoroughfare of one OF my ropes,
writes the well-known Anglo- Indian
naturalist Ella. / thought IL best to dis
courage this, so / got some kerosene oil,
the best antidote i know for insect pests
of any kind, and, dipping a feather int o
1t, began to anoint the rope, thinking in
my simplicity that they would not like TO
cross the oil, aud would be obliged to find
another road. There was per ect storm
of indignation. Thew rushed together
from both sides, and threw themselves on
the oiled feather in the spirit of Meltas
Curtius. They died, of ourse, but others
came on in scores painting for the same
glorious death. and had to give up my
idea of dislodging them by kerosene.
determined to tfy tobacco, for L had al
ways supposed that man was the only
animal which could endure the smell of
that weed. i lighted a cheroot and
steadily blew the smoke where they were
the thickest. Never in my life have
seen anything like the frenzy of passion
which followed the first few puffs. 10
be attacked by, an enemy OF which they
could not lay hold seemed to be really TOO
much for them. In their rage they lay
hold of each other, and as q red ant never
let's 60, they we're soon linked together by
heads, legs and antennp into one horri-
BILE. quiveIing mass. | left these, and,
going TO another place, offered the end or
my cheroot with about IN inch of ash on
it. Several seized it instantly The heat
killed them but others Lid hold of their
charred limbs, and b, their united strength
they positively wrenched off the ash. which
remained hanging from the tent rope, by
their Jaws, while scores hurried from both
sides, with tiendish fury, to help in worry
ing it. l then presented the hot end.
The foremost ant offered battle without q
moments hesitation and persisted with
fizz, but another and another followed,
and / saw plainly that l was beaten again,
for the cheroot was going out, while their
fury only burned the more fiercely. / re-
tired, and, after taking counsel with the
captain of my guard, made torch of
straw and patiently smoked them to death
all along the rope. Then / attacked the
root of tree where they we're thickest,
aud left nothing but black waste. Half
an hour later fresh myriads were carrying
off the charred remains of their comrades.
They took them up the tree toward their
nest, whether for food or for burial rites
cannot say. IL was now getting dark,
so | gave up my enteTpr sc, but before CO.
ing to bed brought ont a lantern and
found them calmly passing up and down
my tent ropes as before. l had done
verything / could short of burning down
my tent, and they remained masters of
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16
A Necessity Of Health.

tits prime necessity OF health that the ac-
ton Of the bowels should be kept regular. But
the way TO overcome a temporary At of consti-
patton or TO remedy chronic cosrivepess, is not
10 deluge the stomach and drench The bowels
with purgatives OF violent and painful action.
The happy medium between an imperative and
violent cathartic is Hostteters Stomach Bit
tiers, which acts Just sufficiently upon the bowels
TO relax them, without pain, and which being n
wholesome tonic. as well. as aDerient has the
effect OF strengthening both them and the stom-
ach, and promoting the well being OF the whole
internal economy. The removal OF bile from the
blood, increased activity OF the liver, usually
dormant in cases OF cosIiveness, and sound d-
gestion follow the use of this benefcent medi-
cine, as thorough and genial in its effects as IL
is safe and pure in composition. Rheumatism,
fever and ague kidney troubles ana debility are
also remedied by IL.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16
Isolation Prevents Ciyi ization.

Count Zouroboff, a Russian, as his
n me indicates, has been making some
Interesting experiments. He hired some
poor people to sell him four S-year-old
children. These he confined in separate
rooms, and allowed no one TO see them.
They were waited on by deaf and dumb
nnrses. snd were not allowed to learn a
word of any language, and were given no
clothes. They developed into seeming
brutes, howled and snarle1 and tore their
food like wild animals. The Count was
arrested, but, as all this occurre in Rus
STA. be was released on condition that he
now educate the four unfortunates and
provide for them. This was a scientific
experiment. and as such there was, per-
haps, some excuse for il. If anything is
to be learned from it. il is that we owe all
our civilization to our contact with each
other. These children. completely iso-
lated from each other and from all the
world, could not work out their own sal
vstion. If they had any elimmerings of
divine spark within. of course they
cannot reveal the fact now. Their confess
ton on this matter when they get Older
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16
THE TRUANTS.

Harry" That's ma calling me she's GO
ing to lick Inc, cause l didn't hurry from
the druggists with this medicine. Jimmy,
you can take my gum till get back I've
got 10 squall like | was being half killed, or
pail lick me ma can't hurt any, cause
she's sick most of the timen
Jimmy" Let's see that medicine That's
the same DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
that cured my nom. Why, she couldn't
spank the baby, and now-the other day
she shook pop so he doesn't drink any more
In about two weeks you'll get belted so
you'll wish you'd been born good
Please remember, that DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription is the only positive
cure for the numerous diseases that de-
stroy woman's influence in her family.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

To-day | ran upon young fellow who
recently came TO this city from a country
town, says the Louisville Times. He has
lots of brains, but will require some pol
ishing before he is capable of going city
gaits in the proper style. He has been
taken in several times lately, and his sad
recollections have converted him into
something of funny man. He had just
rounded mp night with the boys when
saw him, and his disheveled hair, dingy
clothes. and, above all, his keen black
eyes glazing from clear-cut, hands ONE
face, gave him the appearance of tele-
gram that had come over barbed wire.
He told me some of his troubles:
Not long ago" said he, Il went to the
business place OF an autioneer to see the
sights and while there l lost my pocket
book containing S2C0. / told the auc-
tioneer about it, and requested him to
announce that l would give 500 for its
return. The auctioneer stated my propo-
sition. Then l heard a drawing voice
from away over in n corner say. I'll give
Sl25.' They were still bidding on it when
| left. Now, that simply proves how bad
luck hangs to fellow
Not long afterethat experience" con-
tinued the young fellow, Il went in a
place to have friendly game of poker.
II game Will us IL NtIO
! had $50. / also had four aces. They
i'll win in almost any climate But the
other fellow had five kings. He said it
was centennial hand. b-ing held only
every hundred years. You s, e, it wasn't
my time. When started TO leave him
and my S50-he kindly invited me to
have some quail on toast. l told him l
was fond of bird, but l had just had
little robin, and couldn't 60 any more
inst then"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16
100 Doses One Dollar

It's guaranteed to give satisfaction, in
every case, or money paid for it promptly
ref nded
"Favorite Prescription ~ is a positive cure
for the most complicated and obstinate cases
of leucorrhea, excessive flowing painful
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female weakness anteversion, retriever
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gestion, inflammation and liberation OF the
womb.
A Book of 100 pages, treating of Woman
and her peculiar diseases, and their Self
cure, illustrated with wood-cuts and colored
plates, mailed in plain, sealed envelope, on
receipt of ten cents in stamps
Address, WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDICAL
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16
CHARLES Law, of Pittston, Pa, has a

CHARLES Law, of Pittston, Pa, has q
peculiar bronze implement that was
found near the scene of the famous
Wyoming Valley massacre, below un-
disturbed alluvial soil. 1t is ten inches
long and two inches in diameter, re-
sembling an ordinary rolling pin. In
each end are the rusty remains. of an
iron or steel spike. Through the body
of the implement is an eye two inches
long for the attachment of handle. 1t
is identical with the bronzes in the
British Museum. and will be given to the
Smithsonian Institution.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

The French Government has decided
again TO undertake the manufacture Of
lucifer matches. and to avoid some of
the expense of creating a special depart
ment by placing it under the tobacco
re1ie. There will he six match factories
in all, and these will for the most part he
under the directors of the nearest to-
bacco factories. 1t is estimated that this
monopoly will be clear net profit to the
state OF about $500, 900.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

Headaches and Fevers. to cleanse the sys-
tenn efrectually. yet gently. when costive or
bilious. or when the blood is impure or
sluggish. 10 permanently cure hs bitual con-
stipation. to awaken the kidneys and liver
to healthy activity. without irritating or
weakening them. use Syrup OF Figs.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

ENGLISH thieves are using a con-
trivance looking like an ordinary walking
stick. but which is so arranged that by
pressing q spring at the handle the ferule
will spread apart and form sort of
spring clip that will take hold of any
thing that is within reach The thing is
called the Continental lifting stick, aud
is used to take goods from behind coun-
tiers when the shopman's back is turned
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16
He Took Stock.

Now tell me honestly, said scientific
gentleman to the proprietor of me
museum. do you really take any stock
in mermaids?"
DO take any stock in EN-. Look here,
il You want to 60 into the busine IS, the
first thing you want TO do is to get some
one that understands what he's about 10
make you good mermaid. - WashiRg-
tom Post
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16
Hibbard's Rheumatic and Liver Pills

These Pills are scientifically compounded.
uniform in action. No gripping pain so COM
monty following the use OF pills. They arc
adapted TO both adults and children with
perfect safety. We guarantee they have
no equal in the cure of Sick Headache. Con-
stipation. Dyspepsia. Blliousness; and, as
an appetizer. they excel any other prepara-
ton.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16
The Longevity Of Birds.

three hundred years. Knauer. in his
work entitled "Naturhistoriker states
that he has seen falcon that was one
hundred and sixty-two years cd. The
following examples are cited as to the
longevity OF the eagle and vulture: A
sea eagle captured in 1715, and already
several years of age, died 104 years
afterward, in 1873; white headed
vulture, captured in 1706, died in 1926
in one of the aviaries of Schoenbrunn
Castle, near Vienna, where it had
passed 1ls years in captivity. Paro-
auets and ravens reach an age of over
100 years. The life of sea and marsh
birds sometimes equals that of several
human generations. Like many other
birds. magpies live TO be very old in q
state of freedom. but do not reach over
twenty or twenty-five years in captiv-
itv. The domestic cock lives from fif-
teen TO twenty years, and the pigeon
about ten. The nightingale lives but
ter years in captivity, and the black
bird fifteen. Canary birds reach an
ace of from twelve to fifteen years in
the cage, but those flying at liberty in
their native islands reach much more
advanced age.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

The Executive Council Of the Edin-
burgh exhibition has decided TO set apart
a special section for the exhibition of
ancient and medieval musical instrumen ts
and appliances, music and works on
musical Subjects, and autographs and
paintings, drawings and engrayings of
celebrated musicians
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16
Now is the Time

To purify your blood and fortify your system
against the facilitating effects Of spring weather
AT no other season Is the bitter taste In the mouth
more prominent. the breath 80 offensive. the
drowsy dizziness frequent. that extreme tired
feeling 80 prevalent. Hoods Sarsap arilla is Just
the medicine "a build up the system. purify the
blood cure biliousness and headache. overcome
that tired feeling. and create a good appetite The
peculiar medicinal merit Of Hoods sarsaparilla
Is shown by the many remarkable cures IL accom-
Ilishes where others fail
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

A GENERAL suspension of payments
for one year has been found necessary in
the Argentine Republic to allow the CON-
mercial md financial men to ga. over the
results of the wild speculation in which
they have been indulging of late.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16
Some Foolish People

Allow cough 10 run until il gets beyond
oh. II will wear away" but in most cases
ii wears them away. Could TREY be induced
70 try the successful medicine called kemp's
Balsam. which is sold on "A positive guaran-
tee TO cure, they would Immediately see the
excellent effect after taking the first dose.
Price SOC and sl.OO. Trial sac free. At all
Druggists.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16
Homes for 80, 900 Families.

DO not lose the opportunity of your life
The GOOD land in the recently coded lands
OF the Sioux reservation is not nearly all
taken. Here Is the best chance in the
world for young men of energy. For further
particulars write 10 the Alliance Commit
tee at Pierre, South Dakota
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

II has been di covered that the nickel
in the-slot machine was an old Egyptian
device for dispensing the purifying
wafer in the temples. The apparatus was
described by Hero of Alexander, who
lived 200 years Is. c.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

will constitute the chief value of the ex-
pertinent. However that may be, the
man who isolates himself from his kind.
whether he live in a we or ia tub, be-
comes TO q greater or less degree Q brute.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

SIR Noreis Free. will be sent by Craein X
o., Philada-. Pa. 10 any enc in the L. :. or
Canada, postage paid. upon receipt Of Is
Dobbins' Electric Soap wrappers. See list
OF novels on circulars around each bar.
Soap for sale by all grocers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

COUGHS. HoARsENEss. SORE THROAT.
ETC.. quickly relieved by BEowN's BRoN-
CHIAL TRocHEs. simple and effectual
the same purpose. Sold ontg IN boxes.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

Two CHESTER fishermen Guarreled
about the ownership of boat and neither
would surrender his claim. The boat was
finally sawed in two. and each took a
part.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

A STORM TOWER is to he erected at the
top of Mount Penn, overlooking Read
ing. Pa. 1t will be 200 feet above the
sea level
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

1T is said that Frenchman has dis
covered that by watering dahlias with
tepid water delicious aroma IL impaired
by them
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

Hoods sarsaparilis Is the best blood purifier
before the public. II eradics.cs scrofula and AL
humors cures salt rheum. boils. pimpies. etc. The
severest cases OF blood poisoning have yielded it
superior curative power.
This IL 70 certify that have used Hoods Sarss-
parila In my family for some time past and have
found II to be good blood purifier. II has been Of
great benefit as recommended. aud have no hesits-
uon In recommending IL 10 all who are In want OF
any medicine OF the kind" ROBERT A. SMITH. Jus
uce OF the Peace. Honesdale, Pa
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

THE Prague exhibition in 1891 is to
celebrate the centenary of an industrial
exhibition held there as far back as 1871.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

No Opium In Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton. Cures where other remedies fail. Use.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

ALL food contains iron: food affects
the spiritual life, and that is where the
iron enters the soul.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

TRUE. the wise men came from the
East, but il will be observed that they
went back again.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

A BOX wind matches free to smokers Of
'Tansills Punch" SC. Cigar.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

How TO acquire short hand-'Mon-
key around" buzz-saw.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16
Hoods
SarsaparilIa

For a hrstc.ass spring medicine my wife and I
think very highly OF Hoods Sarsaparilla. We both
took II latt spring IL did us great deal Of good
ana we felt better through the hot weather than
ever before. II cured my wife OF sick headache,
from which she has suffered great deal. and re-
heved me OF dizzy, tired feeling. think every
one ought 10 take something TO purify the blood be-
fore the hot weather comes on, aud shall take
Hoods Sarsapar LA this spring" j. H. PRARcE
Stunt (iranife Rv Co Concord
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16
The Spring
Medicine

4 wish 10 enroll my name as one OF those who
have derived health from the use OF Hoods ssrsa-
parila. For many years have taken it, especially
In the early spring, when I troubled with dizzi-
ness dullness. unpleasant taste in my mouth in
the morning IL removes this bad taste. relieves ny
headAche. and makes me feel greatly refreshed.
The two bottles have used this spring have been
worth dollar a dose. I advise all my friends
to take it," JOHN BHSs. 6GS lsd Street Town Of
Lake, Chicago, Ill
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16

New York grea' displ "
OF pre- cious stones are
made. The cunt of
money that m any n o W
York women have invest
I'd in jewels is we'll nigh
/ n o m p Q b Q n sible. 1t
would never do TO C o m :
pute the in mense value of
he Jewel casket of a
woman like Mrs. w. w.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-05-17
THE STRIKE Is OFF.
Mechanics Mill and Employees
Have Agreed
WAGES TO BE PAID Bl-MoNTHLY.
1hs Agreement - g. Inte K3ect Jaly
1-Mnlnss Observation-Disclosures WIN
oeSike-Ihs Csrnieenakoss.

The millmen's diGculsy e the Mechanics.
mill was amicably sstfl yesterday afternoon.
4 COMMITTEES composed 81 A. + 6regE William
4 Yonnie- Geerss Wright ". 4. Dean and
Archie Naxaretss held two conferences yester-
day with President Edwin Lcudertscn. Vice
President A. ". Conauf and Treasurer r -.
Hurd. Of the Nechnnic1 Min Company. The
ofdeiais finally agreed 70 the demands Of the
millnen for bs-monfhly payments. but upon tho
representation that the company would not Be
in position 10 bssin sch payments until July.
the COMMITTEES consented to suea an arrsmge-
ceuid draw ~ least IS Per cent OF their pay
June = The original demand had been that
payments begin at once.
The min hands met In the western Central
Labor Union hail last night 70 the number OF
$50 and effected q temporary organization Of the
Mil Hands Union. representatives being pres
ens from every mill In the city. William Z.
roley was elected president and Harry n. Fuson
secretary. Permanent organization VIII be ef-
fecstd jane 9, when the charter will be here
from Philadelphia The union viii then anil
ate With the United Brotherhood Of Carpenters
and Joiners Of America number Of beach
and machine hands IN the VARIOUS mills not
present lsst night have sienifed their cesire 70
join the union and viii sign the reputation for
. charter.
The committee made report Of the confer
ences with the oaicen OF the Mechanics Mil
Company and the amicable settlement arrived
at. At another meeting held after the one held
for the purposes Of temporary Organization
A meeting Of the coruicemakers' union was
held last night in the western Central Labor
Onion hall. General business was transacted
and steps taken to support the cornicemakers
in their strike fer less hours ana more pay. The
strikers declare that two-thirds Of their number
have secured employment and are able TO sup
port the other third. who are not working.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-05-17


Turner hall win be crowded next Monday and
Tuseday nights whca the pioneer nsodrana
AFTER Da,k, which has furuisaed fnsp rasian
20 - many dranafists 81 recent yeaEDI viii Be
produced b " A. Brady's company. Speaking
Of the tempany's appearance IN Chicago ~
Gently. the Inter 0rcas said. The production
was npleee with ell the features that hare OF
late Contributed to the great sacc<ss Of numer-
oss spectacular and sensational PAPA and wss
scmesh hing OF surprise 10 the audience. - no
particular hlare Of trumpets had paved the way
for their Introduction III 70 vas the ponder
ous tank. ~presenting the Thames risef. whers-
IN the heroine 10 thrown By the william and
vheEefrom she 10 rsscued b. tie degenerate
hero; the concert-hali dive. with tts variety per
Torrance: the railroad tunnel and the rescue
Of . man from the track juss before railroad
train caahes through, and numerous other
scenes Of vivid character. In this old pay is
fou d the germs Of dossn al the iates-day
dramas Of the Lights o. London.' . TX secret
and Under the GasUghf' stamp. NJ Brady -
Old Tom, the sot. was the central fgure. AMI
gave very clever representation Of the part
He IL . young actor q much promise. Mr..
NJ. STANCE rs George xechnrst was very plea
sing. and Miss B;gsar ami Mas Lee. a. ELIZA
and Rose respectively. were decidedly capable.
The whole cast was competent, and . Emoosh
and effective performances, If rather lrrid, was
the remit -