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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
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Old Mr. Mercury keeps right ut work on
his biz contract, Sunday in Chicago was
the coolest day i'm five years and one OF the
really awful DAYS during the last twenty
years Only five times has the mercury
been lower. and on none OF those occasions
did the daily average remain so thor
oughly unbearable. IL was remark
able In very many ways Chicago
showed The lowest temperature OF
any place in the United States save two or
theee towns on the Canadian border
Starting at eighteen be'oN At H. M, it
rose 10 sixteen and remained stationary
until o'clock. 1t was not only 10 degrees
below zero at noon, but this singing state
OF affairs was made worsc by reason or u
brisk twelve mile wind. Toward evening
it moderated only slightly, but evoa then
81 was suparlatively frigil and the wooden
Indians had the streets 10 themselves
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18

Awful Catastrophe I'm Union Pa life Coal
Mine Near Como, Colo.

An order has reached Denver for twenty
seven collins from Como. Colo, on the Den
YER X South Pacific Division OF the Union
Pacific. The Union Pacific owns aud oper-
ates coal mines ut King. four miles from
Como. where they employ 200 miners.
Tuesday afterno premature adjust"
explosion occurred In one OF the chambers
where twenty eight miners were at work.
The shock killed twenty-seven OF the
men, only one escaping, he being
near the entrance The bodies were
not recovered until midnight. and on
account OF their blackened condition
only eleven OF the twenty-seven were rec
equitable. Evidently the victims were
killed outright ny the explosion or knocked
senseless and were afterward asphyxiated
by the deadly gas The bodies were found
I'm all sorts OF agonizing positions. many
lying crossed or clasped together The
sceno was heartrending as the bodies were
brought to the surface, many OF the women
faintng as they recognized the blaclIened
remains OF husbands or fathers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
GOVERNOR PECK's ADVICE.
He Recommends an Additional Worlds
Fair Appropriation.

Governor Peck OF Wisconsin appeared
before the joint assembly and delivered his
message, which was n circumscribed review
of State affairs which press most prom
inently FIR legislative attention. lie eau
toned the Legislature against empower
ing the Commissioners OF Public Lands TO
loan trust funds on specially favorable
terms to borrowers specifically named.
Regarding the Worlds Fair Governor Peck
recommends an additional appropriation
to carry on the work laid out by the man
ayers and 10 properly equip the Wisconsin
building and make an exhibit creditable TO
the State On the subject of the improve
ment of country roads, the Governor sug-
gests that a comprehensive plan should, II
possible, be devised that will not only pro-
mote this desirable Improvement. but will
insure uniformity and system In the prog
ress of the work.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
POWDERLY A SOCIALIST.
The General Master Workman Delivers
speech IN Scranton, Pa.

The General Master Workman Delivers n
speech IN Scranton, Pa.
A special dispatch from Scranton, Pa.
says: General Master Workman Powder.y
yesterday emerged from retirement OF
some weeks to address gathering OF union
carpenters In this city. During the course
OF his remarks he said: 81 am a socialist,
and say it without blushing. IL the avow-
al brings condemnation | am willing
to take it. l am one Of $4,000, 600 socialists
in this country l believe the railroads
are public highways and should be nation
allied and that the telegraph system should
be owned and operated by the government
The people own the election system,
streets, public schools, and are we afraid
to go a step further and own the railroads
and telegraph, which are more essential TO
the public?p
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
BEN BTULER Is DEAD.
Though His Demise Was Entirely Unex-
pected, He Expired at Washington.

pected, He Expired at Washington.
benjamin +. Butler the lawyer states
man, politician, and millionaire manu-
facturer. died at his Washington residence
at / 80 o'clock Wednesday morning. Dur
ing the present winter a case which
had been decided against him in the
highest courts of the State of
Massachusetts and In which he took
an appeal to the United States Supreme
Court had demanded his almost constant
residence in the capital. lie was familiar
figure at the sessions Of that body on Mon
days, when the decisions were handed
down. Finally, a few weeks ago, the case
was decided against him. Whether or
not the loss OF this case, to which he
had paid such close attention. brought
anything more than the sorrows
Of n casual defeat will not be known. His
death created an immense surprise, as it
was not even known that he was ailing
any more than any man who had lived and
labored so long would be. At the hour OF
his death, public details of his taking Off
were more than meager
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
Jersey Powder Works EXPLODE.

he Forcite powder works at Lake Hopa-
cong. near Dover, n. j., were blown up
Monday morning with n tremendous report,
shaking the country for miles around and
SCATTERING windows in many OF the village
houses There were two explosions, one at
10 o'clock and another fifteen minutes
later In all $50 pounds of giant powder
went off, The powder works were demol-
ished All the workmen and the superin-
tendent left the building FIVE minutes be-
fore to help eXtinguish Il fire aud no one
was hurt. The works blew up year ago.
killing five persons
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
VOTE FOR PRESIDENT.
Electors in Forty-one States Perform
Their Duties.

Electors in Forty-one States Perform
Their Duties.
In the capital OF each OF forty-o one States
In the Union the Presidential Electors
chosen at tho November election met at
noon Monday and formally cast their votes.
The Electors in Kentucky, Tennessee and
Mississippi had previously cast their votes
under State laws. After giving the votes
the Electors sign three certificates as 10
tho result. One OF these is given TO an
Eector chosen to CARR it to Washington
and deliver IL 10 the Senate. The second
is sent by mail, and the third goes to tho
United States District Ju lge i'm the dis
trict where the Electors meet The mes
sengers who convey the vote ID Washing
ton receive % cents pr mile for travelling
expenses The vote as cast was: Cleve-
land 276; Harrison, 14i; Weaver, "a.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18

Illinois Democrats Celebrate the Evert In
Royal Style.

hoyai style.
At Springfield In the presence OF the
Senators and Representatives in joint ses-
sion assembled. in the view and hearing OF
5000 OF the best men aud women In the
State. In the great hall OF representatives
in the capitol. amid the pomp and circum-
stances OF flags and flowers and music, sur
rounded by the leaders of his political
party, proud OF his and their triumph,
John T. Altgeld was inaugurated Cover
nor OF Illinois at . o'clock Tuesday after
noon. At the same time ana following In
their order of precedence these Democratic
State officers were declared the executive
department OF the State; Joseph b Gill,
Lieutenant Governor; William ii. Hinrich-
sen, Secretary OF State; David Gore, Audi
tor; Rufus ~ Ramsay, Treasurer Henry
Raab, Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton; Maurice T. Moloncy. Attorney Gen-
eral.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
Abused Prisoners Shot Down.

Rep rts of harshness in the handling OF
Wyom.ng's convlcts that have been coming
from the state prison for couple of
months have been given color by "A
sanguinary mutny. six mea. re-
turning from the broom factory.
attacked and downed Warden Briggs,
who has been charged with cruelty. Two
guards opened on the party with rifles and
one convict was killed. lie was the lead
err, Madden, n horse thief. The charges
against tho prison management will now
be investigated by the State Board OF Man
ayers
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
Rainmaker Gets $50 for a Shower.

At Lincoln, Ncb., Acting Judge Long
rendered decision In County Court In the
case OF Rainmaller Swisher against j. III.
McMurty, awarding the plaintiff $50.
Swishcr last August contracted with Nc
Murty TO produce II fall Of one-half inch
of rain, and If successful was to receive
$500 The rain came, but McMurty claimed
it was due TO natural causes and refused to
pay. Swisher suel and the judge. though
not assured that he produced the rain.
thinks from the fact Of the contract that
he Is entitled 10 some remuneration.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
To Maintain the Governor.

A dispatch from Buenos Ayre' says that
after lengthy discussion in the Cabinet,
the Government has issued decrec!or for
NAL armed intervention 10 maintain Cover
nor Ruiz in tho province OF Corrientes. The
residents of BucEoi Ayrcs attack this aC-
ton AMI are preparing To issue "A manifesto
The police and troops are under arms to-
night. and it is feared an attack will be
made on the Government House. The gem
eral opinion is at the Presidents action is
desEotic.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
Now Worth Half n Million.

a writer in the San Francisco Examiner
tells how. when u young man. he answered
a small "agents wanted" advertisement.
engaged with the advertisers as canvas
ser, and during the winter made $3.50 clear
OF expenses This he invested to advan-
tage. and Is now worth half million-all
from small advertisement There are a
number OF advertisements in this paper.
and the above is further proof that 1t pay $
10 read them
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
Solid HALLWAY Hnsscs.

James A. Merrill, so years oll formerly
n clerk in the Office Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad at Baltimore. has been ar
rested In Philadelphia, charged with hQv-
ins defrauded the railroad comp ny.
Merrill Is alleged u have filed out passes
and sold them for what he could get for
them. The authorities there do not know
the amount which Merrill is supposed to
have made by his operations
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
SHUT OFF THE NATURAL Gas.
Glass Factories of Findlay. Ohio, Deprived
OF Their FUc'.

GIass Factories of Eindlay, OHIO, Deprived
OF Their FUc'.
- The ma ural ga trustees OF Findlay, Ohio.
have shut of the supply az gas of ali the
glass factories in town. III, trustees gave
notice that the companies could have thirty
days in which To chan &c TO oil or some other
kind OF fuel, and all except three OF the
eighteen companies paid no attention 10 it.
They claim they we're Induced 10 come to
Fndlay by offers of free natural gas for
fuel, and that the city cannot lawfully take
the gas away from them. A large number
OF suits will probab y result A peculiar
fact developed By the shut-oT is that the
pressure has not raised an ounce This
tends t. prove theory. generally regarded
us weak one, that cold weather hinders
the 20 ~ OF ras
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
WAR on WEALTHY JEWS.
Reports of Anti-Semitic Outragcs in South
ern Mississippi.

ern MIsslssIppI
There is considerable excitement at
Jackson, Miss, over reports OF outrages
committed against wealthy Jews in South
crn Mississippi III. Hillock. of Pike coun =
ty, has been the principal sufferer ut the
hands OF the white-caps. Within the last
two months he has lost twenty seven tcne-
ment houses by fire His negro farm hands
have been ordered to leave the county. At
present he maintains an armed guard at
his private residence to keep it from being
burned. Mr.. Hillock claims he has been
damaged at least $50, 600 and says he will
move to New Orleans. The negroes are
being driven from all plantations owned by
Jews and labor is demoralized.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
Who Arc These Peonle2

The Religious Liberty Association In
State convention at MinneaI oils opposed
cnactments against blasphemy. decried
government chaplains, church exemption
from taxation, ana the use of the Bible i'm
pubic schools; declared rversion OF
the Constitution the Suprem, Court de =
cislon, "this Is a Christian nation.n
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
R,ozc in n Storare wercbousc.

At Eos toria, Ohio. fire was discovered in
the Cold Storage Company big warehouse
Friday, and before it could be quenched
the whole building was destroyed. The
losses are: The Cold Storage Company s
building and fixtures, S1S.O0) Davis &
Foster. grocerie. $4,000; Fostoria Glass
and Bottle Company, $4,000; American
Potato Company potatoes, So L. Har-
baugh. apes, $1,000 total S63, coo. The
total insurance amounts TO SIS, 00J
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
I'm Deadly Peril.

Two hundred men and women looked
death squarely In the face Friday night
when tho Chicago & Erie fast express
crashed into the Crete accommodation OF
the Chicago & Eastern Illinois suburban
service at the Fifty fifth street boulevard
crossing, Chicago. The three cars of the
suburban train were badly torn and lin
tered and two OF them were telescopel
More than score OF passengers were In
jurel, some OF them seriously, but not NOR
tally.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
At the Mercy of Jack Frost.

With the thermometer hugging the zero
mark and the natural gas pressure down
To nothing came the startling report that
the main which leads into the ST. Mary's,
Ohio. field burst from the intense cold and
shut off the supply altogether. thus leav-
ing the inhabitants OF the city at the
mercy OF the frigid weather. The suffer-
Ing caused by this unexpected emergency
"a fndaecrfha blo
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
NOVEL SUIT FOR DAMAGES.
A Railway Held Responsible Because some

body Squeezed Woman's Foot.
Mrs. Virtue Pomeioy, of Memphis. fled
move, damage suit against the Illinois
Central Railroad. She alleges that while
on train Of that road Oh Aug. IL, just
prior to its arrival ~ Fulton, Ky, the said
defendant permitted tie plaintiff 10 be
rudely ass; ultcd by some person unknown
TO plalntiff, who then ana there committed
an unwarranted assault upon her person,
by Selling her foot and squeezing it VII
lently and otherwise frightening and in
timidatng plaintiff causing great mental
pain and modification; and fer the wrong
said plaintiff has sustained damage ia the
sum OF SIS, 900, whcrcsor she sues.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
Under an Avalanche.

a Spokane (Wash) dispatch says: An
avalanche swept down the mountain side
in Salzso last Wednesday night, and buried
two miners. Jane; SSitzer and Martin
Flaherty, under $50 feet OF snow. The
men were working in the Lee mine when
they heard "a noise, and rushing out TO see
what it was were overwhelmed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
WANT MARRIAGEABLE GIRLS.
Husbands Are as Abundant as Blackberries
at Huron, y. ID.

HusbandS Are as Abundant as BIHckberrIes
at Huron, =. ID.
The Rev. Father Callaghan OF the mis-
sion OF Our Lady OF the Rosary, at New
York, has received a novel request from
Hotel Keeper Dlneen, OF Huron, S. d.,
through Father Brown OF st Nincents
church at S ring6eld, s ID. Mr.. Dineen
said he and neighbors wanted n carload OF
marrlageable Irish girls shipped to Huron.
Mr. Dineen said that husbands were as
abundant as blackbe in July, and land
could be had for the asking in 5 u.h Dako-
IN. Those who were not anxious TO marry
at once could get steady employment and
good wages for an indefinite period.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
buried Under Kansas City Ruins.

At Kansas City, while working in the de-
brls at the Jaccard fire one OF the walls
fell, burying seven men. Charles Ferris
received internal injuries that may prove
fatal John Crane had his left arm broken
and was badly bruised. William O'Brien.
Joseph McCarlitt, and Matthew Bingham
were also hurt, bu5 not seriously
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
VIII Treat with the wind River Indians.

commission to treat with the Indians
of the Wind River reservation, i'm Fremont
County, Wyoming, for REIMBURSEMENT of
farming lands will meet at the agency It's
members are Judge ID. $. Wade Of Helene,
~ B. Crump OF Harrison, Ark. and Cen
eral j. w. McIldrum, OF Cheyenne. A COM
mission failed in this mission last year
The Indians want the water from along
the Wind River ami near the town OF Lam
der and this Is what is desired for settle
ment
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
DULUTH'S FATAL FIRE.
QUESTS OF THE ST. LOUIS
HOTEL PERISH.
Great Chance for Irish Girls without iius-
bands-Many Chicagoans Face Death
Death In Runaway-Caught by Tum-
bling Ruins at Kansas City.
Duluth Hotel Burned.

The ST. Louis, the oldest hostery In Du-
luth, was burned The fire spread with
great rapidity. Many guests were re-
moved in their night clothing in a half
smothered condition and it is thought
number havo been smothered In their
rooms The thermometer was consider
ably below zero and the fremen worked at
great disadvantage. The Hotel Brighton,
adjoining. sustained slight damage by
water and fire. The total loss is estimated
at 500, 600.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
CINCINNATI nnsIncss Wan Pound Dead.

Thomas IT.. Caruthers. wcl-known bus
iness man OF Cincinnati, and a member OF
the firm of George Kinsoy & Co. OF that
city, was found dead at the Bates House.
Indianapol. Some morphine powders we're
found n n table near the bed. but Whether
he committed suicide o. merely took the
drug TO relieve pain is not known.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
THIRTY MINERS DROWNED.

Terrible Calamity Caused by the Flooding
of n Mine i'm Cornwall.
A terrible accident occurred tn asday at
Penzance, Cornwall. While a number OF
men we're at work in the Wheal Owl mine
at that place water suddenly rushed I'm
and drowned thirty OF the miners. AS
soon as the rush OF the water was heard
tho % who were nearest to tho main shaft
rushed into tho cage and were quickly
drawn to the surface. Others at distance
were overtaken by the water and their
cries could be heard resounding through
the galleries.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
Drowned i'm the Monongahela.

Irene Fawcctt, aged fs, was drowned in
the Monongahela River near Pittsburg,
while trying TO save her 7-year-old sister
Bella, who had fallen into N hole in the ice.
Thomas Fawcett, n brother, succeeded ih
rescuing Bella, but Irene was drowned be-
fore help could reach her
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
No Possibility of Getting a Jury.

Friday was the ninth day Of The cattle
mems trial at Cheyenne, Wyo The
twenty-th men charged with murder
and arson have the freedom Of the city.
but nine talesmca are locked up every
night. So far there have been examined
ga candidates for jury service. An even
fifty out Of 4l4 reremptory challenges have
been used There Is not the remoicst pos
sibilty of securing u jury.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
Loss Is $1,000. 900.

The loss Ivy Tuesdays fire in Boston IS
now placed at So, 100000. Joseph 4. Barker.
n newspaper reporter. was killed, and fifteen
1remen and others were injured.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
Where Is Mrs. Whitaker?

Mrs w b. Whitaker, wife OF Warrens-
burg. Mo, farmer, is missing and fou'
play Is suspected.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
For Pacific Navigation.

The steamers Alaska and Arizona. OF the
Guion Line, New York. are to be brought
around Cape Horn and placed on the Puget
Sound and Oriental Route for the Northern
Pacific Railroad
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
Governor Eagle Near to Death.

At Little Rock, DR.. Gibson, who has been
attending Gov. Eagle, announces that his
patient may die at any moment He
has been growing steadily worse and
the end is not far of. His ailment is
consumption OF the bowels.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
Millionaire CIark's Son Killed.

James a. Clark, aged 2s, son Of the mill
lionaire thread manu- facturer OF Paisley,
Scotland, was killed at Colorado Springs by
being thrown from carriage while driving.
He had just received a telegram informing
him OF the death OF his sister at Paisley.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
Louisiana Lynching.

Ben Lafargue son Of the State Superin-
tendent OF Education. hos been lynched in
Avoyelles parish, La lie killed a negro
some weeks ago.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
To Test an Anti-Opium Smoking Law.

The Supreme Court Of Massachusetts Is
TO be asked TO determine whether or not "A
person has constitutional right TO resort
10 lace for the purpo g OF smoking opium
At Boston FIVE men were convicted of re-
sorting To a Harrison avenue opium joint
and smoking there. Their counsel will take
the case TO the highest court
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
Found Guilty of Riot,

The verdict OF the jury which has tried
the thirteen strikers charged with riot at
the Duquesne Steel Works of the Carnegie
Company, finds ten Of the accused guilty Of
riot, two OF unlawful assemblage and one
acquitted.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
st. Louis Grain blockade.

The St Louis grain blockade continues
as bad as ever. The elevators are full TO
the roof and IL is estimated that fifteen
hundred carloads OF grain are bloclladed in
the railroad yards
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
Want the Geologist Removed.

A petition signed by many OF the most
prominent citizens of North Georgia, ask
ing for the removal OF State Geologlst
Spencer was presented 10 the Governor.
The signers claim the northern part OF the
sta.c, which is tho mineral POI 10 and for
which tao Geological Bureau was estIb-
lished. has been practically ignored hy NJ.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
Tired Even OF Intoxication.

At Salt Lake. Utah, James G. Smith. a
gambler, killed himself by poison; cause.
intoxication. Letters and kilograms found
among his effects tend to show that he has
wealthy relatives In Chicago.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
Two Deaths from a Runaway.

A runaway occurred at Alton. Kan. by
which Frank Nelson, merchant, and Mrs.
Webb Cross received injuries which will
result in death Mr. Nelson and Mrs. Cross
were driving in carriage. Suddenly a
runaway team of horses dashed madly
around "a corner and ran into them. Both
were thrown out and trampled by the
hpr
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
PIastercrs in Conference.

The eleventh annual convention Of the
Operative Plasterers' international hsso-
citation IS in session at Pittsburg. Fifty
delegates are present The convention is
the largest ever held
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
More Cases of Cholera.

Two OF the sick sailors from the Spanish
steamer Murciano. from New Orleans to
Hamburg, are dec AIRED to have the cholera.
The vesse FL las been disinfected
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
Killed hY a Rlnst.

In premature blast west OF Denison,
Tex, I'm tie new yards OF the Missouri.
Kansas AM Texas Railway, two men
named George Hampton ami Jerry kyle
were killed and two other laborcrs seriously
fpi u
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1893-01-18
A Ghastly Suit.

Underta ker Il. Gross. of Hot Springs, has
suei the Pacific Express Company for
$3.50 charges On a body which wss stolen
from the conpGny's Office at Newark, Ark