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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1892-11-16
school Items,

School in all departments is running
nicely.
Roller skating is quite fascinating to
pupils when out of school. We do not
know but the same is true as TO teach
ers, although we have heard as yet of
no broken bones.
The attendance in the whole school
is very large this year and very regu-
lar.
A large party of high school girls
with few from the grammar room SER
enaded the new member of the State
Board of Education on Wednesday
evening last. After a very nice song
with guitar accompaniment, drums, tin
horns and tin pans pealed forth their
melodious strains. Being invited with
in and after congratulating the newly
elected, the party dispersed. 1t GER
tainly was non partisan affair, for
Democrats, Republicans and Prohibi-
tonists were present. Next time send
notice ahead and we shall endeavor to
make the reception as hearty as the
serenadp. Come again.
Civil Government will take final
examination ut the end of the present
month.
Winnie and Edwin WOOdman re-
turned to school Monday.
Mr. l.. IL. Titus, Misses Dillman and
Van Fossen were callers at the school
on Monday
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1892-11-16
State Items.

Benton Harbor will bond herself fol
$4,000 for the purchase OF Il twenty-acre
cemetery.
The annual reunion of company G.,
Third Michigan Cavalry, will be held
at Owosso tomorrow.
Densmore Cramer, an Ann Arbor at
torney, sues William Burke for 5000
damage on charge OF SANDER.
II. c. Reed will wheel barrel of
flour out to the children's home at Kali
amazoo to square an election bet.
The Coldwater law and order league
has caused the arrest of eight saloon
keepers, charging them with violations
of the law.
ST. Joseph is trying to get the next
national convention of the Master Car
Builders and Master Mechanics as
ISOLATION.
Senator Stockbridge's friends claim
that of the 80 republican members of
the next legislature, 80 are solidly in fla.
vor of his reelection.
Geo. Clearwater, of Dowagiac, won
5000 on Cleveland's election. He spent
the stuff by having blowout of his own
Several bands participated.
1t is rumored that the Vandalia system
will extend its line from ST. Joseph t.
MusKegon, by way of South Haven, Sau.
gatuck, Holland aud Grand Haven.
The largest life insurance policy ever
paid in Michigan was the 800, 900 policy
held by the late &. II. Plummer, OF Sag
NAV. He had paid but SlS,066 prem
iums
At the fifth annual encampment, de
partment of Michigan, u. WI, held a
st. Joseph last week, T.. .. Jennison
of GreerNille, was elected department
commander.
Capt. Manly, of Ann Arbor, who was
charged with appropriating about $500
OF the funds of the soldiers home, al
Grand Rapids, says he will take triI
to that city, and then something viii
drop.
Two years ago the Michigan
Democracy was given a chance to try
Its hand at the state government after
a forced vacation of thirty years. The
heads of the unterritied were turned by
the prospect of getting Office and they
at once proceeded to abuse the trust
reposed in them and steal furthe,
power. The people have rebuked suct
action and the Democrats will retir,
discounted with deteriorated reputa
ton and desire for Office whetteo
but far from being appeased. -Kalama
zoo Telegraph.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1892-11-16
Marriage Licenses.

No l405-Chares ID. Thayer, %, of
Paw Paw, and Alta f. Rosebrook, 81, OF
White Pigeon.
No 1406-Henry King, 50, of Geneva,
and Sarah f. Owen, 81, of Douglas.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-22
CARTOONIS'T MAST.
A Correspondent Interviews Him
at His MOrriStOWn Home.

His House Is Filled with Artistic Things.
Some Interesting Reminiscences--He LIZ
Thinking of Establishing a Five Cent
Weekly for His Cartoons.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-22
OBITUARY..
Major George G. Bailey.

Major George G. Bailey, for many years
in the light house service, being stationed
at Boston Light several seasons, and at
Eastern Point, Cape Ann, the last ten or
twelve, was buried Saturday at his late
residence on the Point He was born in
Portland, September %, 1925. When 20
years old he enlisted in Captain Edward
Webster's company In the Massachusetts,
Regiment of Volunteers in Mexico, and
served through the war. He acquired
his title in the war of the Rebellion, hav-
ing been commissioned in the First Maine
Regiment. He is said to have never
missed reunion of the ''old boys" and
his absence will be felt and regretted
when the next anniversary comes round.
Oscar L. stillings.
Boston, March 21.--Oscar L. Stillings,
builder whose work stands for the most
part on the Back Bay, died today at his
home at the corner of Westchester park
and st. Botolph street. He was of the
firm of Stillings & Chadwick, builders,
and was born in Maine ~ years ago, and
came to Boston when he was II years old.
Here he met Mr.. Chadwick and the liking
which sprang up between them as boys
soon developed into business partnership
which has continued ever since.
Obituary Notes.
J. +. Norton of Salem, S. D., died sud-
denly at the Windsor Hotel, Bangor, yes
terday. He was about 45 years old and
was in the real estate and banking bust
ness.
Rev. Thomas Sproul, prominent min
lister in the Reformed Presbyterian
church, died at Allegheny, Pa, yesterday
morning, aged SO.
Mrs. Mary S., wife of Rev. w. 81.
Littlefeld and mother of Attorney Gen
eral G. E, Littlefield, died Sunday morn
ing at Vinalhaven.
Stephen Gould, one of the oldest citi-
zens and leading merchant of Rockland,
died suddenly yesterday morning after a
brief Illness. He was pillar of the
Methodist church and will be greatly
missed in business and religious circles.
Francis B. Hanson, for Is years station
agent of the Revere Beach railroad at
Lynn, Mass, died yesterday. He was a
member of Portland Lodge of Masons,
Providence Lodge of Odd Fellows, Lin
wood Lodge of Good Templars, and the
Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn Relief
Association.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-22
VIII Run a Free Factory.

HAvERH1LL, Mass, March 21.-J. II.
Winchell & Co., in anticipation of strike
in their factory, discharged the entire
force of workmen in the machine sewed
department, numbering about 100, this
morning. The firm having decided to
run free factory, concluded that this
was the best way of ascertaining the num-
Der of union men in the factory. A por-
ton of the discharged men will return as
soon as the factory is ready to start up
again. The lasting department is run
ming with thirty men at the benches to-
day, asis also the cutting and stitching
department. The discharged men held
a meeting at International Union Head
quarters this forenoon and voted to stay
out and fight it out.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-22

graceful vines that spring with spariug
foliage to the wide veranda of the large
square house, and here and there leap
in light festoons to the edge of the roof,
would move the passers by to stop and
admire the taste and ask the name of
the occupant.
We're be to pass up the steps to the
oaken door with its bronze medalliops
and gain an entrance to the ample hall,
further evidence of the owners taste
and hand would meet his gaze. Rugs
cover the hard wood floor of the hall.
On the tinted walls hang shields and
pictures. But it is when the visitor is
ushered into the parlors to await the
arrival Of Mr.. Mast that he becomes
fairly bewildered with the profusion of
artistic belongings. Pictures, placques,
repousse work, bronzes, mirrors Qarge
and small), cabinets, covered with quaint
and beautiful objects; vases of every
size and shape, large ones from China
and richly colored ones from Limoges;
inlaid tables, stands for figures and
busts, chairs of styles whose names are
only known to the connoisseur, easels,
portfolios. cases filed with finely bound
volumes-aIl these and many more
crowd the vision and invite attention.
An abundance of time alone would en-
able one to see and study each as it
should be seen and studied, and to learn
it's history and the, trouble that it has
cost its owner.
Two objects. however, may be singled
out for special mention, not because
they are more beautiful than anything
else. but because they connect the name
of Mr. Mast with one of the most ire
mendous events in history-the civil
war-and show how his services in be-
half of the Union cause were appreci-
ated. When the struggle between tho
north and south broke out, he was an
artist in the employment of the Harpers.
Among his duties was that of working
up the military sketches sent to the Of
fee by the artists in the field. After a
time he became seized with the idea Of
making patriotic pictures.
SIT was no time for caricatures,' said
Mr.. Mast, speaking of this period of his
IL L
too serious to be treated humorously.
So instead of making cartoons | made
patriotic pictures. F." These attracted wide
attention. In their way they did as
much to inspire patriotic enthusiasm
and to induce men to shoulder the
1nusket, march to the front and die for
the stars and stripes as the most impas-
stoned appeals in the newspapers or on
the platform. 1t was in recognition of
such services that the Union League
club presented him with handsome
silver cup, and the officers and soldiers
and sailors of the United States army
and navy gave him massive silver can
teen, beautifully decorated in relief.
Both are highly treasured by Mr.. Mast.
But Mr. Mast himself has now come.
Nothing that he has is SO interesting as
he is. How does he look? Precisely like
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-22

Yet very little Of Mr.. Nast's work gets
tefore the public. He has done some
or The Illustrated American, and from
time to time cartoon of his appears in
Truth. An adequate explanation is not
to be found in the too favorable iudg-
ment of enthusiastic friends. They are
not the only believers in his power.
There are others, strangers to him, that
think that it is as great as ever. One OF
them came to him not long ago and
tried to induce him by a generous offer
to use his pencil in behalf of a cause that
he has no sympathy with.
'sOf course I regretted it," said Mr..
Mast; 81 cannot make cartoons that
outrage my convictions. My beliefs are
as sacred to me as those of any honest
man are to him. l have been accused
of working for money. admit it, for |
cannot live or support my family with
out money; but for bride, for money
to make me a traitor to belief or a
friend, never drew line. am too old
to begin that sort of work now"
Mr.. Mast is reputed to have earned
fabulous sums of money by his car
toons
'Stuff and nonsense" he said in re-
ply to an inquiry on this point. eff you
cared to know the exact amount Of
money paid me for my work up to the
time of the Tweed rings defeat l could
turn to my files Of Harper's Weekly and
tell you to cent. But it was less than
$1,000 Was there anything fabulous
about this for three years work.
1t may not be generally known, but
Mr.. Mast was the author of 'sthe Tam
many tiger" idea
"How did it occur to me? Simple
enough when you know how. The head
Of a tiger in a ring was the emblem of the
Big Six, the old fire company that Tweed
used to belong to. 1t was also adopted
as the emblem of the Americas club.
When this organization became known
as Tammany Hall the emblem was still
retained. Very naturally in casting
about for something to personify Tam
many Hall, against which was waging
war, hit upon this emblem. | attached
&. body to the head, and thus had the
tiger that we have heard SO much about
since. One day on my way home saw
a man in the car near me looking at one
of my Tammany cartoons with great in
terest. Finally his face assumed a look
of terrible fierceness. and drawing up
his clenched fist and with an exclama-
ton of the bitterest hatred, he struck
the picture of the tiger full in the head.
| knew that l, too, had made a hit,
added Mr.. Mast with twinkle of his
eye. ~
Some artists get much assistance
from the suggestions of others. Mr..
Mast, on the contrary, can work up only
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-22
NAsT's HOME.


his pictures, only they do not show that
his hair and beard are touched with
gray. Nor do they show how the mo-
bility of his face and the shrpg of his
shoulders suggest Frenchman rather
than German. But there is no sug-
gestion of foreign birth in his converse
ton. A residence in this country since
he was boy six years old has given
him perfect command of the English
language. 1t has made him one of the
most loyal Of Americans, and his interest
in public questions is deep and constant.
That is shown by the great portfolio OF
cartoons in his studio on current events.
Those who have seen them," said
Mr.. Mast, refusing to give his own opln-
ION, tell me that they are among the
best that / have ever made Some OF
them, they say, are the most powerful
that they have ever seen. may say In
my own behalf that see no reason WAY
man should not do better work as he
grows older and gains more experience.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-22

Temple Hall except those which the
church may present. While the repairs
are being made Rev Mr.. Pope. the pas
tor, is away on vacation. No services
will be held in the church until the re-
Rev. l. Mower pastor of the Baptist
church, and Mr.. Lockwood of the Con-
gregational church, Kennebunk, ex-
changed pulpits yesterday.
Mr.. Peabody, an aged citizen OF kenne-
Saturday. A physician was called, but
before he arrived life had departed:
Mr.. Folsom, a respected citizen of Ken
Rev. W. S, McIntire Of Biddeford, will
deliver a temperance address in the NJ.
E. church on Wednesday evening. Sub
iect, What shall we do with the Liquor
Traffic?'
The two barges which are being built
by Mr.. Ward are framed and planked,
and will be ready for launching early this
spring.
A large scow is being built by Mr..
Christiancy.
mouth.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-22

A Hard Time for Rumsellers.
Especial to the Press.1

RocKLANp, March 21.-The Knox
County Supreme Court closed tonight af-
ter two weeks session. It has been a
fairly busy term and an unfortunate one
for the liquor dealers, particularly those
holding United States licenses. About
$4,000 in fines was collected. Judge
Whitehouse was rendered a reception
this afternoon at the residence of Mrs.
VIM. II. Glover on Middle street At the
Thorndike House tonight, the Knox
county officials were given delightful
banquet by the popular Clerk of Courts,
Ralph r. Timer, ESQ.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-22

his own ideas; they alone appeal to him
strongly and enable him to produce any
thing satisfactory.
II never have any trouble in getting
IDEAS said he. speaking of his methods
of work. ''They always come to me in
great abundance. / have more than I
can use. When finally select the one
that pleases me most begin to work,
and work so hard often that | am quite
exhausted when | get through"
This confession differs somewhat from
the idea suggested in one of Mr.. Nast's
cartoons published in Harper's Weekly
some years ago. It was entitled sour
Artist Trying to Think Of Something
Funny" and represented Mr.. Mast seat
ed at table, and with great beads Of
perspiration rolling down his face, trying
most laboriously to draw comic pic
ture. Should any one have the pleasure
of looking over Mr.. Nast's scrapbooks,
which by the way are very large and
very interesting, there viii be found
page devoted to this amusing cartoon.
On the same page will be found a letter
in the bold masculine hand of Mary An
derson, short, but to the point. It says
simply, ''This is funny enough" ex-
pressing what every person who ever
saw the picture must have felt.
These books contain great number
of caricatures of Mr.. Mast himself, made
by other artists, showing that he can
take joke as well as make one. All
the persons that he has had occasion to
caricature are not, however, like him in
this respect. The pathway of one in his
profession is not all roses, and his pic
lures have cost him many valued
friend.
It may be added that all of MT. Nast's
work is not, as generally believed, that
of caricaturist. He paints in oils and
in water colors. Pictures of this char
acter adorn his parlors and studio.
One of the most striking is large oil
painting Of 'Sherman's March to the
Sea- in the hall. Another is black
and white portrait of Mary Anderson as
Galatea. Still another is a mountain
view. These are greatly admired by
Mr.. Nast's friends. They are ample
proof of his artistic skill and versatility.
Mention has been made of Mr.. Nast's
difficulty in reaching the public. Be-
Heving as he does that his powers are I'M
impaired and that there is a great field
for him to work in, it is but natural
that he should be seeking some way to
utilize has skill for the benefit of others
as well as for himself. He contends
that there is room in this country for
five cent illustrated weekly, of which
his caricatures would form leading
feature. One of his pet projects is,
therefore, the perfection of plans for
such publication. 81 have ideas that
| desire to bring before the public in
my own way" he says. "Why should 1
not as well as any other man establish
journal for that purpose?
FRANK PIERCE.
In these days Of disappointments it is graft,
IA
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-22

MoRRIsToWN, N. j., March 17.-Thom-
as Mast, the cartoonist, is still in the
prime Of life, being hardly more than
fifty years of age, and he is still at work.
Mr.. Nast's home is in this historic
New Jersey town. 1t is the home of
an artist. The rustic fence, the spacious
grounds with shrub and tree to please
the eye or give welcome shade, the
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-22

In these days Of disappointments it is a graft.
fication to know that one can buy bottle of
Salvation Oil for only 20 cents.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-22

At IIie annual town meeIIng MUHuay
these officers were chosen:
Moderator-C G. Woodman.
Town Clerk-L. r. Cook.
~. M. Bates, Dem.
Selectmen- L. B. True, Rep.
a. L. Loring, Rep,
Audltor-C. L. Marston.
). 5. Committee-H NJ. Moore
Collector. Y SkillingS
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-22
MARSHAL M'NALLY SHOT
While Attempting an Arrest Near Claire,
New Brunswick.

Yesterday morning despatch was re-
ceived at the United States marshaps Of
fee in this city from Claire, New Bruins
wick, a town just across the northeastern
Maine border, stating that Deputy
United States Marshal William Eel. Nc
Nally had been shot three times and bad
ly wounded while making an arrest.
The message came from W. W. Miller,
an United States customs officer, who, in
addition to the statement of the shoot
ing, asked that Marshal Saunders come
at once to Presque Isle, as Mentally
would be brought there.
Nothing further is known at Marshal
Saunders office in this city than is con-
tanned in this brief despatch from Mr..
Miller. McNally's home is at Ashland
and it is supposed that he was attacked
by some desperate while making an az
rest near the New Brunswick line.
Marshal Saunders was out of the city
yesterday but he was informed OF, the
news, and doubtless proceeded
to Aroostoolx county last night.
Wound Said Not To Be Dangerous.
BANGOR. March 21.-A special to the
Wing and Courier says Deputy United
States Marshal McNally was shot in the
leg today by man named Nadeau, whom
he attempted to arrest in the woods near
Fort Kent. McNally was not danger
ously wounded.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-22
The Penney Marriage Again.

BANGOR, March 21.-The former home
of Mrs. Ann French Penney of Belfast, is
being watched by detectives. In the alb
sence of Penney, neighbors insist upon
destroying the property. Detectives are
on the track of some of the mob which
made the Wedding night visit.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-22
The Chimney was Defective.

BmDEFoRD, March Pin. G. Buzz
zell's farm house at Dayton, took fire
m defective chimney while the fam
ere away Saturday night, and was
npletely destroyed with most of the
furniture. Loss $1,000; insured for
$500.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-22

In accordance with the decision of the
Miners Federation nearly all of the Brit
ish coal miners who quit work on the
18th instant, with the exception of the
Durham miners who are not members
of the federation, resumed work yester-
day morning.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-22
Rev. Mr. Hack Resigns.

BELFAST, March 21.-Rev. Rollin S.
Hack, Congregationalist, has resigned
and goes to LoSsell, Mass.
Huntsville gazette., 1892-02-06
BEATTY's PIANOS AND ORGANS.

Hon. Daniel F. Beatty, the great Or
gan and Piano manufacturer, is building
and shipping more Organs ana Pianos
that ever. In 1870 Mr.. B satty left home
peuniless plow-boy, and by his indom-
liable will he has worked his way up 50
as to sell so far, nearly 100 900 of Beat
ty Organs and Pianos since 1870. Moth
ing seems to dishearten him; obstacles
laid in his way that would have wrecked
any ordinary man forever, he turns to
an advertisement and comes out it brigh-
ter than ever. His instruments, as is
we'll known, are very popular and are to
be found in all parts of the world. We
are informed that during the next ten
years be intends to sell 100000 more of
his NJ ke, that means business of 500,
100000 if we average them at 800 each.
1t is already the largest business OF the
kind in existence-Send to Daniel
Beatty. Washington, New Jersey, for
Catalogue. Ii ely
Huntsville gazette., 1892-02-06

The Louisiana Republicans nomi
mated state ticket last week. All
the nominations were white except
Voisin of st. Johns, for Secretary of
State, and L. A. Martinez If St. Mar
tins, editor of the Crusader for Su-
perintendent of Education
Geo. A Shelley Of Tampa, one of
our most intelligent and efficient
young Afro-Americans of South
Florida, has been appointed custom
house inspector at the port of Tam
pa. Mr.. E. r. Gurby, collector Of
the port, recommended the app int
ment.
At the Post, Office, Custom House
and Internal Revenue Offices of Bal
timore, Md. between IS aud l. 0
Afro Americans are appointed at
salaries rang ng from 81, 600 to $500.
Mr. Willis II. Hatten, who is chief
among the farmers near Granville
Ga, owns 500 acres of the best farm
ing land in this region He is sup
posed to be worth $4,000, also own
ing IL mules and two fine buggy
horses.
Sioux City has one Afro. A meri>
can on the police force, one civil
engineer, three hotel unions, ten bar
ber shops, five restaurants. one black
smith shop, one lawyer, and one Doc
tor.
Mr.. d. S. D. Bellinv Of Jackson :
vile, Fla. is the only Afro A meri
can in that state that holds munici
pal Office at the hands OF the Demo
Gratis, but so efficient has been his
services that even they refuse to re-
move him rom the jacksonville San
itary Board.
Huntsville gazette., 1892-02-06
An Introduction

to the through car service OF the
Wisconsin Central Lines and North
ern Pacific Railroad is unnecessary
It's advantages and conveniences
has been fully established. 1t is the
OF " route to the Pacific coast over
which both Pullman Vestibuled first
clasf and Pullman Tourist Cars are
operated from Chicago via St. Paul
without change. Through train
leaves Chicago every day at 10. 40
D. m. The traveller via this route
passes through the most picturesque,
interesting and prosperous belt of
country in the Western World.
There is scenery with most striking
contrasts that range from the rolling
prairie and the pine forest level to
widest passes of the widest noun
tsins IN the world.
There is a series of the noblest ci-
ties, town and villages of every va
iety and size, from the hamlet or
the tiny farm, upward; the richest
mines in the world: the greenest and
most lasting pasturage; the widest
scenery on the continent; canons as
weirL as nj htmare, hills, 5 ows
and peaks startling in the magnif-.
cence of their beauty, and perfec-
lion of comfort it travelling that has
never been surpassed.
Fast train via the Wisconsin Cen
tral Lines or St. Paul. Minneapo-
lis. Ashland and Dulut leaves Chi
cago at 5 90 p. m. daily Pullman
Vestibuled Sleepers and the Ientrals
famous dining cars attached. | 2ti