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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
It's n Great Novelty.

When the citizens of Michigan
again go to the polls, they will have
their first struggle with the new cleo
ton law. 1t is an intricate piece of
legislative enactment, and herewith
Is given an exhaustive review of its
provisions, a sample ballot, and COM
plete instructions for its correct prep
aration. The new law is but slight
modification OF what is generally
known as the Australian system.
In ever county there is what will
hereafter be known as board Of
county election commissioners. This
board is composed of the Judge of
probate, the county clerk and the
county treasurer. For townships, the
township boards act as election COM
missioners for local election, and in
the cities the board is composed of
such persons rs shall be elected there
for by the common councils of the
various cities and villages in the
State" The duty of these boards is
10 prepare and distribute the ballots
and stamps for the election Of all OFF,
GERS that are voted for in State and
county elections. They must print
on one ticket the names of all candi-
dates nominated by any convention
and received not less than twenty
days before election. When the
names are sent in the convention
must also supply vignette to be
printed at the top Of the column of
the list Of names; to initiate such
vignette is made unlawful. The list
of candidates Of each party is placed
in separate columns.
A proof ballot must be filed with
the Secretary Of State twenty days,
and with the county clerk ten days,
before each election. Should a candi-
date die or resign between the time
of printing the ballots and election
day, the county clerk must provide
the election boards Of the precincts
affected with pastors containing the
names Of the new candidate, or can
didates, and these the inspectors Of
elections are authorized to put on the
official ballots.
Should there be constitutional
amendment to be voted for, IT is made
the duty of the Secretary OF State to
notify each board of county election
commissioners thirty days before the
day of election.
With these instructions followed,
the electOr will, on election day, be
handed a ballot for State and county
elections that will look about as fol-
lows:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
Crest of the Talent"

A church society near Boston had
given 'an entertainment for the benefit
of one of its numerous charities. and at
the end of the evening one of the gentle
men in charge was paying several peo-
pie for their services III connection with
the affair.
Finally he approached the boy who
had blown the organ, and said, "Well,
Willie, how much do we owe you for
your work this EVENING""
The boy looked at him in genuine
surprise. "Why Mr.. W" So he,
"don't the rest of the talent give their
seryiccs?p
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
Checred by the American flag.

"What impressed you most?"
"Why. the sight Of the American flag
on the Tanks OF the Rhine" was thc
quick response.
slow did IL occur?"
swell, we were going by boat up the
Rhine. We started about o'clock in
the morning in a heavy rain and with
poor prospects OF pleasant trip. II
soon cleared uD, however, and then il
was delightful About half way up we
saw cottage W tn the American flag
floating from a pc on the roof There
were nearly 800 people on the boat, and
would you believe it, over 100 o. them
were Americans. The shout that went
up would have done your heart good -
Philadelphia North American.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
Just Like n BOy.

A gentleman of this city had placed a
ladder against tie caves of his house for
the purpose of cleaning the snow from
the roof, and was orrifed in short
time after to find his 5-year- old boy had
climbed up and was sitting on the upper
round, monarch of all he surveyed. Tie
father climbed u very cautiously to
take him Gown, when I little fellow
exclaimed, "Eon' fall, pa; Cont fall -
Newburyport Hera d.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14

ONLv IN THE PRIME OF LIFE.-It has been
stated that the most extreme age TO which
a chicken can live is about nine years, but
any one who has ever boarded knows better.
This may be a joke on boarding houses in
general, but the fact still remains that DR..
Whites Pulmonaria is the best cough reme-
dy In the universe 1t cures coughs. colds,
asthma, bronchitis, whooping cough, ana
consumption.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
COninleauaDIo.

All claims not consistent with the high
character OF Syrup OF Figs are purposely
avoided by the Cal. Fig Syrup Company. Il
acts gently on the kidneys. liver and bow
els. cleansing the system effectually. but
1t is not cure-all and makos no preten-
sions that every bottle will not substan-
tiata
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
The Only One Ever Printod-Can You Find
tho wnrIp

There is 3-inch display advertisement
in this paper this week which has no two
words alike except one word. The same is
true of each new one appearing each week
from The DR.. Harter Medicine Co. This
house places a "Crescent" on everything
they make and publish. Look for 1t, send
them the name of the word, and they will
return you BOOK, BEAUTIFUL LIrHoGRAPHs,
or SAMPLES FREE.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14

WHY milk turns sour during thun-
De- storm has long been a disputed ques-
ton. Pro 'essor Tolomei. an Italian
chemist, says it is because the electricity
coagulates the milk by oxidizing it and
nerates la I'll, i'd
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
SHILOH'S
C0NSU M PTION
CURE.

The success of this Great Cough Cure is
without parallel in the history of medicine.
All druggists are authorized TO sell il on pos
tive guarantee, test that no other cure can sue
cessfully stand. That it may become known,
the Proprietors, at an enormous expense, are
placing Sample Bottle Free into every home
in the United States and Canada. If you have
a Cough, Sore Throat, or Bronchitis, use it, for
it will cure you. If your child has the Group,
or Whooping Cough, use it promptly, and relief
is sure. II you dread that insidious disease
Consumption, use it. Ask your Druggist for
SIblLOH'S CURE, Price 10 cts, so cts. and
sI.oo. If your Lungs are sore or Back lame,
use Shiloh's Porous Plaster, Price IS cts.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14

An iron buoy belonging to the United
States lighthouse service recently drifteC
across the Atlantic and was picked uI
on the west coast OF ireland
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14

y. G. SIMPSON, Marques, w Va, says
Halls Catcrrh Cure cured Inc OF very bad case
OF catarrh." Druggists sell It. 7jc.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14

THE longest stretch across London is
frem Brcntford to Stratfordl Bow, a
distance OF over twenty-one miles.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14
HOW YOU WILL VOTE.
DETAILS OF THE NEW ELEC-
TON LAW.

some Radical Changes from the Old
Method-Great Care Necessary to Pre-
. vent Error-Explicit Instructions for Cor
rect Preparation of tho Ballot.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14

EITS.-All Fits stoppe free nv Dr.kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. No Fits after first days use. Mar
yellous cures. Treatise aud 800 trial bottle free to
Fit send 10 DIR. Kline, 9 Arch St. Phila., Pa
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14

No Opium I'm Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Cures where other remedies fail. Csc.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14

The regions most favorable for the
occurrence of tornadoes are the
Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio Val
leys, and the Gulf and South Allan
tic States. Tornadoes are confined
almost entirely to the summer sea-
son, the months Of greatest frequency
being April, May, June and July.
The month of greatest frequency is
May. 1t may be generally stated
that tornadoes do not occur in the
United States west of the one-hun-
dredth meridian. This storm is prac-
tically unknown in California. The
tornado invariably assumes the form
OF a funnel-shaped cloud, the smaller
end'drawing near to or resting upon
the earth.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14

THE number of female doctors in thi
country Is about 5000.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14

SEA water is heavier than fresh
water because of the salt dissolved
In ii.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14

Dyspepsia, Foul stomach. liousness, will be
avoided, ard the foe that is eaten ribuie its
nourishrg properties for the support OF the ma ural
waste of the body
es- Observe the following symptoms resu tirg
from Disease of the Digestive Organ: Constip ton,
Inward liles, Fullness of the God in the Head,
Acidity OF the Somach Nausea Hear tburp, Disg ust
o. Food, Flu Ines or weight in the stomach, orr
Err cations: sinki,g OF Fut eritg tf the Heart.
posture Dimness of Vision Dots or Webs be ore The
or Respiration, Yeliowness of tie skin and Eyes,
Pain in he Side Ctes Limbs. and SUDDEN ushes
OF Heat Buruing in TIE esh.
A few doses Of RAILWAYS PILLS W III free tho
sy. TEN 4 All the ~ ove-named dsord r.
Phi G 90 cts. per box. Sold bv all dung 'ists.
tend lttter stamp to DIR. RAILWAY A. co,
No. 80 Warren street New York. as- Information
wo th thoui nds will be sent 10 you.
TO The PUBLIC: BE sur; nd ask for RAILWAYS,
and GO that the name -RADWAY" Is on what you
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-10-14

it. After considerable amount of
gesticulating and argument, the pro-
prietor, in consideration Of Madame's
continued patronage, reluctantly
agreed to accept 500 francs for his
prodigy, although he had previously
refused twice the amount from a
German countess, which, as loyal
Frenchman, he could not accept.
Purchasing large cage at twice its
value, Nine. Schirmer-Mapleson had
the bird carefully deposited in a cab;
but before driving away the bird-fan-
cier told her not to be astonished if
the parrot did not go through his per-
Torrance for several days, as it was a
fact that birds often cease singing for
some time after having their quarters
changed. The following morning
Madame left for London. From that
day the parrot has never repeated its
programme, and the only conclusion
that can reasonably be arrived at Is
that the bird-fancier was a ventrilo-
quist, sand did the singing and whist
ling himself -Galignani Messenger.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-07-16
An Indian Romance.

Rain-in-the-Face is another smar and exceedingly dangerous Sioux war rior. His daughter had a romance says the Denver Republican, that make: rather interesting story. She fell iT love with a Lieutenant in the army once when the Lieutenant visited the Sioux reservation. Later he was transferred to Fort Laramie. Not long after that z band of Sioux obtained hunting pas. ;:.,d roaned over into Wyoming. Tho Indian maiden persisted in accompany ing them. She saw the Lieutenant, and upon learning that he was married she rcil upon the ground moaning and tca~ ing her black trcsses. The young squa7 refused to return with the Indians, an. they continued to camp in the vicinity fer several weeks. One day the Iadiar girl ended her unhappy life by c:.;:..;.,,. her throat with Q huHting-l1nifc. Shl was buried with the usual ceremonies of Indian obSeouieS.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-07-16
SHEDDING LIGHT ON CALVARY.
MOhammedan Residents of Jerusalem
 Amazed at the Work of Electricity.

Mohammedan Residents of Jerusalem
 Amazed at the Work of Electricity.
 A traveller who has recently visited Jerusalem tells, says the New York Sun, of the sensation produced there last month by the introduction of cleo tric light, just four years after gaslight was first seen there. The electric plant is used in large four mill adjoining the supposed site of Calvary and close to the Damascus gate. If the Arabs and Jews were filled with wonder by the flaming gas jets in 1887, they are confounded when they see the light of electricity in 1891. Many of them are so alarmed that they hardly dare to look at it, and the Mohamnedans call upon tie prophet for safety. They ask what it is, where it comes from and how the magicians make it. When told that it is the same thing as lightning they become still more mystifed, ask how it can be caught or held and take care to keep at a respectful distance from it. Perhaps" says the traveller, ''the day is not far distant when the streets and houses of Jerusalem may be lighted by electricity and even when Palestine, long desolate, shall blossom like the rose"
 There is reason to believe that, with the completion of the railroad line from Jaffa to Jerusalem and with the con- struction of other new lines, Palestine will attract far greater multitudes of pilgrims than have been seen there since the time of the crusadeS. Accord ing to a recent dispatch steamer put in at Jaffa on Tuesday, February 10, with two hundred and twenty-five pas sengers, who proceeded to Jerusalem, accompanied by band of musicians.
 In the course of time the children of Israel who once held Palestine, and who yet chant the songs of Jerusalem all over the world, may be induced to try to revive the prosperity of the holy land.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-07-16
In Tam o'shanter Style.

Until recently it was the popular be lief that a church in Morgan County cemetery was haunted, says the Savan nah News. A belated horseman took refuge in the church during a storm when he saw the form of a woman standing in the pulpit, gesticulating 1T ] threatening manner and at the same moment an unearthly laugh broke the stiffness of the surroundings. Hastily beating retreat, the man mounted his horse and was in the act of fleeing when he felt an icy clutch from behind Putting spurs to his frightened steed, he ralloped off with the object still cling ing on behind, its demoniacal laugh still ringing in his ears. Almost crazet by fright, he frantically drew rein at the nearest ueighbor's and when his ar rival was made known his friend fount m old harmless idiot, commonly xnown as Crazy Jane," still clingin( % him, seated behind him on the horse She it was who had given the churcl the reputation of being haunted.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-07-16
An A,surdisy of Fashion.

The right-hip hop is thc newest f2s,l- ion of the New York promenade. says the World of that city. It is the direct result of the idiotie wallzing-dress fash ion which turns a flock of handsomely Ccrbed women loose on filthy streets iu skirts which if allowed to hang as the l,oiistc made them would sweep the pavement with at least an inch and q half of their costly material. To obvi- vate this silly sweep-up of the refuse ot the shopiSecpers' brooms the ladies of the promenade may be observed in greet reInbcrs resting their right forearm on tieir right hip, and with the hand eX- tcndcd backward holding up the sG2cr- abundant skirt. The continued pres sure of the right arm and the weight of tie suspended skirt naturally retard the movement of that side of the body and t,.c right-hip hop is the result.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-07-16
4 Pathetic Story.

''I have heard and read many pa thetic stories" said Senator Hoar to a Washington Star reporter recently. ''but none of them ever awol1e so much sad sympathy as one which Prof. Gallaudet related the other day. The professor las a favoritc pupil, little deaf mute boy who is exceptionally bright. AIr. Gallaudet asked him if he knew the story of George Washington and the cherry tree. With his nimble fingers the little one said he did, and then he proceeded to repeat 1t. The noiseless gcsticulatiODs continued until the boy had informed the professor oi the elder Wasllington's discovery of the mutilatcd tree and of his quest for the mutilator. When Georges father asked him who hacked his favorito cherry tree,' signalcd the voiceless child, George put his hatchet in his left hand Stop interrupted the pro- lessor. Where do you get your author ity for saying he took the hatchct in his left hand?' Why responded the boy, who knew nothing of speech, he needed his right hand to tell his father that he cut the tree"
The St. Johns herald., 1891-07-16
A CONTEMPLATING CAT.
The Wonderful Intelligence of Gam
 bIer's Feline Pet.

The Wonderful Intelligence of Gam bIer's Feline Pet.
 In a high-toned ganing-housc a l Wichita, Kan, a correspondent of tho t. Louis Globe-Democrat was late introduced to a sagacious cat that fcl
 he past few years has proved verita ole bonanza to his master. The anina belongs to a professional gamble znown from the Atlantic to tho Pacific. md goes by the euphonious name O. Pete.
 For centuries monkeys have mcdc i not only their own living but have fur nished many a meal and counties nights of good lodging, to say nothin about the incidentals, for the swartb sons of sunny Dagoland, but it has hardly been suspected that a cat could take the place of the monkey.
 Pete plays cards, or at least take such part in poker game as entitles llim to q rake off. When he was young, obscure and a waif the gambler, ot whom he is now the constant conpan- ion, and who would as soon be without his wsd as without his talisman-for a such he regards his pet-found him iE2 gutter in San Francisco and adopted him. That was eight years ago.
 The superstitious master, like such distinguished poker players as the Kin of the Sandwich Islands, had an abid- ing faith in the efficacy of stroking 9 cats tail as means of changing lucl=. and for this purpose Pete was cor stant visitor to the gambling house frequented by the sport. Early ia h. business career Pete learned what som men never have sense enough to under- stand, and that is, that it pays to b. both obliging and pleasant, and hc cheers many a weary soul by the anu ing way he has of straightenirg up tLl thrown down" hands.
 He invariably squats on the corner CT the table, and when it comes to a ''shov down. and the chips are ralzed in, Pet then commences to get in his work for himself and his master. He extends h: tail to the loser, who will, if he is q genuine gambler, invariably take hols. of it and shake it. At the conclusion C. this ceremony Pete reaches out hi paw, picks out red chip if 9 white on2 is not handy, starts to the bank ana gets it cashed and then returns to hi master with the ''tin.''
 By this Napoleonic method of fnan- ciering Pete usually manages to rakc in from one dollar to three dollars night, and he has enough accurnula tions to keep him in indolcnee ara luxury during the rest of his natura life. While not depraved, Pete is ion, of his beer and generally dispose of a couple of glasses during a night session
The St. Johns herald., 1891-07-16
WOMEN AND MARRIAGE.
Some of the Things Which Deter Then.
 from Entering Such 6 State.

There are three general causes which bring marriage into disfavor [witf women): philanthropy, higher educa- tion and self analysis, writes Mrs. Kate Gannett Wells in the North American Review. The first has been powerful factor in it's subtle influence against marriage. The mental atmosphere is permeated with the idea of resporsibil- ity for another's happiness. Woman now feels herself accountable for the welfare of humanity and through the exercise of that responsibility has found occupation for mind and heart, which has prevented absorption in her own af- fairs.
 Higher education has affected mar riage, inasmuch as it has opened nev avenues of employment for women, haa fortified them for life as a whole, arc has led them to regard marriage as 24 incident. It has given girls con muniStic feeling which makes then prefer to teach where there are othcl teachers rather than to live on a hill top and read aloud to their parents, or to retire to q farm or tenement anC ballc and brew for their husbands. Tn higher education has separated mar riage and motherhood. Almost ali women love children, and would gladly use their knowledge for the delight and profit of q family, but they do not wan the intervening marriage.
 Analysis has advanced from being a method in textbooks to the study ol one's self. The age is analytic. One work was so constant that married women did not realize their loneliness Or the want of appreciation which befell them. Now society and the middle class have leisure to examine their states of mental solitude, and to see just where husbands are wanting.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-07-16
\ Maltese Dog.

A rival to the Maltese eat is the Nal tese dog. an irresistible bit of canine beauty which comes straight from the Paris kennels. His mistress, a Wash ington belle, who has just returned from abroad, considers him the most valuable prize she has secured during her wanderings. He has been dubbed Marquis, and is thoroughly French from the top of his curly white head to the tip of his snowy tail. Spoken to in French he becomes Q most obedient dog, but his knowledge of English is at present very limited.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-07-16
cAsT-IRon BRICKS.
An Ingenious Invention in the Line
 Building Material.

An Ingenious Invention ia the Line
 Building Material.
 Most of the building materials r in use have been employed with gree. or less skill for thousands of yc. Since primitive man discovered adaptability of stone, wood and bur bricks composed of clay and sand hcuse-bCilding, no equally useful bU ing material has been added to the i According to the American FrT-:it Gazette. a German mechanic has rec ly patented an invention which hes tainly many advantages over the c. fashioned brick of clay, though Use n. not prove it to be in all respects SUI r:or.
 Its practical design and ingenuity characteristic of the modern tender of inventions. It is in the form and about the size Of an ordinary brick, l.. l. composed of cast-iron and is hollow.
 The shell is % thin that the bric weighs less than one made of clay. wall is built of such bricks without t, use of mortar, and no skilled labor required in laying them. The uppc and lower sides of the bricks arc pGe vid-d with grooves and projecting rib which fit into each oehcr caG;iy O. perfectly and form a wall of gre: ctrength.
 There are also two large circul, openings in the upper side of each bric. ;,rrangcd so as to receive projections C the lower side of the brick that is to | placed above it. One of these projc tions is hook-shaped, which insurcs coid hold. A wall of the bricks is yer. c~icizly put together.
 After the wall is built it is covc-c with paint. This closes all the crack renders the wall air-tight, and prevcn. the bricks from rusting. By the use Gcod paint the wall can be made highi ornamental. The bricks are very dr1,. blc, and building made of them is pel Eaps as nearly fire-proof as possible.
 A wall thus constructed cen be take down or rebuilt as readily as it can | I,v:t up. There is no mortar to be moved, as there is when clay bricks ar p5cd. 4 house with such walls is COG iz summer and warm in winter, for t. l.~Ce air spaces prevent the passage ( heat
 With supply of such bricks mn can put up his own house, and be e. tirciy independent of brick-layers, nor t2r-1nixers and hod-carriers. If he doe ret like his house, he can take it dow al,d build another with the same mate rial, which is always as good as new.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-07-16
Red Tape in Saxonv.

Expense attending the movements of petty German officials is illustrated in the case of the Saxon commission for estimating the damages to crops during the maneuvers of Saxon troops. The commission, says the New York Sun, travelled twenty miles, at an expense of $50, to assess damages estimated at 8, but finally scaled down to S cents. A report that this sort of bureaucratic eX- travagance was frequent has led Chan cellor von Caprivi to order that "such trips shall be undertaken in the future only when large sums of money are at stake"