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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-03-23

rise, fiuttering and leaping through
the branches, his song never ceasing
for an instant until he reached the
summit OF the tree and launched into
the warm, scent-laden air, floating In
spirals, with outspread wings, until.
as If spent, he sank gently back into
the tree and down through the
branches, while his song rose into an
ecstasy of ardor and passion.
His voice rang like a clarionet In
rich, full tones and his execution
covered the widest possible compass;
theme followed theme, torrent OF
music, a swelling tide OF harmony, In
which scarcely any two bars were
alike.
/ stayed until midnight listening
to him; he was singing when l went
to sleep; he was still singing when
woke up two hours later; he sang
through the livelong night
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-03-23
Mnckinp-Rird Music.

Mr.. Theodore Roosevelt expresses
the opinion that the musical reputa.
tion of the mocking- bird suffers great.
ly from its habit of mimicry. On
ordinary occasions, and especially in
the daytime, it plays the harlequin,
but at night during the love season
ii has "a song, or rather songs, which
are not only purely original, but also
more beautiful than any other bird
music whatsoever. Once, near
Nashville, he heard mocking- bird
sing in way that he can never for
get. He thus describes his expert
ence:
The moon was full. My host kind.
ly assigned me room the windows
of which opened on great magnolia
trer, where, L was told, a hooking.
bird sang every night and all night
long. / went TO my room about ten
o'clock. The moonlight was shining
In through the open window, and the
mocking-bird was already in the mag
nolia.
The great elm was bathed in a
flood of silver; / could see each twig,
and mark every action of the singer,
who was pouring forth such rapture
Of ringing melody as have never
listened to before or since.
Sometimes he would perch motion
Jess for many minutes, his body qulv-
ering and thrilling with the outpour
OF music. Then he would drop soft
lv from fWiO IN twi0 until tho lowest
limb was reached, when he would
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-03-23
Not Blown on by the Wind.

About a year ago the telegraphic
dispatches contained an account OF q
wind storm In Missouri, which not
only blew down houses and fences
and caused great loss OF life, but &C
tually stripped the feathers from a
rooster The correspondent stated
that not even the pinfeathers were
left. and his description of how the
cock next morning strutted forth,
tapped his naked wings and crowed
with OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES -but-still-
in-the-ring style caused considerable
merriment. 1t was reasoned that a
wind of such force would have blow n
the fowl to Jericho, and the writer
was set down as a Munchausen.
Scientific research, however, sustains
the story, but ascribes the ROSTERS
condition to another cause. A writer
in Der Stein der Weisen says:
among the most astonishing effects
OF whirlwinds must be Ieckoned the
well-supported facts that, on their
cessation, birds exposed to them have
been found stripped Of their feathers,
and people with every shred OF cloth
ing torn from them. These effects
cannot possibly be ascribed to the
wind. The force necessary would
have sutficed to transport the objects
away bodily. Numerous similar &C.
currences were observed in France in
the tornadoes which prevailed there
three years ago, and these were grad
ually brought under investigation.
Over the whole region affected trees
were found rent In a manner which
could not possibly have resulted from
the wind. These were, first, oaks
split down the center for length of
twenty to twenty-five feet; second,
poplars and beeches for length Of
six to twelve feet were shivered into
sticks OF uniform thickness (for ex-
ample, beech tree sixteen inches
In diameter was split into more than
500 sticks a centimeter thick, two
centimeters broad and three and a
half centimeters long); third, frs and
other resinouS trees had their stems
cut clean through, leaving almost
even surfaces. These phenomena
and others Of kindred nature can be
ascribed only to electricity.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-03-23

Queer Facts About the Crime In Thu
Country.

Queer Facts About tho Crime In This
Country.
Some late statistics published in
regard TO crime in this country show
some interesting and curious facts.
We generally think foreigners COM
NIT most OF the murders In this
country but, In fact over half the
homicides committed by white people
are chargeable to native Americans.
The negro homicides constitute near
ly one-half Of all such crimes native
or foreign, and they are remarkable
for cruelty and brutality. Murderers
are not usually illiterate. The ma
jority of them can read and write,
except in the case of negroes, less
than half Of whom can do either, and
Of the Indians only very few have
any education or even civilization
at all.
One Of the most curious facts is the
large number OF farmers guilty Of
homicide. The farmer is usually
supposed to be tractable and peace
loving. Yet out Of all homicides In
any one year 1t will be found that
nearly one-third Of them are COM
mitted by farmers. 1t is even claim
ed by some that contact with the,soil
arouses love for blood. The pro-
fessions furnish about one or two out
OF 100; the office-holders about one
for every 200, and the fishers about
one for every 300. Unskilled labor is
credited with most, agriculturists
come next, manufactures and me-
chanical industries follow, and then
in their order Of criminality come
personal and house servants, railroad
and steamship people, trade and COM
merce, mining, professional, official
lumber and miscellaneous.
To the everlasting honor Of wom-
anhood, be it said that out Of all
homicides men commit at least 95
per cent Of them and women not
over or 6 per cent, and of those the
vast majority are by lewd and aban-
doned womCn. And Of the men it Is
found, naturally enough, that nearly
one-half Of them are bachelors
Men are never too old to murder.
The average age is found to be about
30 years, except among the Chinese,
where the average is higher. Tween
ty per cent. are under 80 and a few
are over the Scriptural three score
and ten. The average age of women
is over 81, and that Of the negroes is
about 30.
The figures also dispel the popular
delusion that idleness Is crimes great
workshop as over three-fourths Of
all persons charged with homicide
were employed at the time Of the
crime. Nor does liquor play the all
important part usually attributed to
it. Less than one fifth OF all the
homicides are found to be lnveterate
drinkers, while fully as large a num-
Der are found to be total abstainers.
Over 90 per cent. have been found to
be in good physical health, and very
few have shown any striking marks
OF physical atavism or degeneration.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-03-23
AGreat Irrigation Proieot.

The people of Arizona are enthusi-
astic over gigantic irrigation
scheme, which is hoped to enhance
the attractiveness Of that State.
The plan is to build big steel dam
in the Grand Canyon Of the Colorado
River of sufficient strength to resist
any pressure of summer floods, part
Of the water thus confined to be used
TO operate turbine wheels TO drive
pumping machinery for elevating the
remainder to the plain above The
supply OF water in the Colorado is
unfailing, and many of the most ex-
tensive valleys In the Territory could
be irrigated by such a system. The
scheme is generally said to be entire
ly Observation-Disclosures Ledger.
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their mission as a token of remem-
brance and regard. One that is espe-
cially taking with young people is the
novel arrangement of a dove on a card
30 that when the card is set upright by
means of the rest at the back, the
handsome bird tits forward and has an
unusually natural appearance of flying.
An old church tower and the moon
rising over the trees at the back, with
other doves lowering about, carry out
the pleasing effect.
A more expensive token is In the
form Of garland of Ea ter songs. This
has several trees attractively illumi-
mated with flowers and children amid
the words and score Of the songa
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-03-23

the sides OF the green knobs and
grassy slopes. The day has gradually
developed into an almost universal hol-
idav.
The White House grounds are given
up to the children from dawn to dark.
Fathers, mothers, sisters, aunts, and
cousins come to look on, and it Is in
deed beautiful sight to watch them
rs they come from all directions, FROM
near and from far: even before sunrise
many may be seen waiting at the closed
gates; at o'clock these are opened
wide, and the eager children, dressed
IN holiday attire, flock in, each one
carrying a basket or box OF colored,
hard boiled eggs.
There is no distinction; all classes
and conditions are equally welcome.
There Is no limit TO age; the child who
can scarcely walk alone and the girl
and boy of l6 are alike welcome. Many
of the wee tots are accompanied by
colored nurses, who, If we can Judge
by their dusky faces all aglow with
smiles, expect to enjoy the pleasures
OF the day quite as much as the chill
dren.
Some very elegant carriages are
driven to the grounds; in fact, before
noon there Is long line of them, and
the drivers wait for hours while the
little people enjoy the sport.
There is certain way of rolling the
eggs, and the tradition is that those
who roll the greatest number without
breaking any are to be the most sue
cessful In life. 1t Is interesting to
watch the young folks while they en-
gage in this game, all seeming to fully
anprociata tho honor of plavinU hon
They are truly the happiest of children
as their merry laugh and joyful excla-
nations ring and echo throughout the
entire domain; nothing rude or dis
courteous is heard OF seen to mar the
innocent festivities.
The inclosed grounds consist OF about
twenty acres, handsomely laid out, con-
tanning fountains and many ornament
al shrubs and trees, all kept in perfect
order. The White House Is situated
upon a little rise OF ground admirably
adapted for this recreation OF egg-roll-
ing. When the sport ceases the lawn
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-03-23
Demanded Gold for His Cotton.

A few days ago Mr.. Cole Nall was
asked by big farmer in this county to
go out and buy his cotton, which he
had not sold for three years. Mr.. Nall
went out, weighed and classified the
cotton, which amounted to S1I,0C0
Mr.. Nall was about to write a check
for that amount when the farmer said
he would not accept anything but FIVE.
dollar gold pieces. Mr.. Nall went to
the New South Savings Bank and got
$500 FIVE dollar pieces and carried
them to him, whereupon the farmer
got out jug and counted them into II
for burial purposes.-B Ga
Journal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-03-23
Size and Weight Of the Giant ofBells

The "titan Of BELLS" the skiing OF
BELLS" the great bell of Moscow,
ETC., was cast in 1892, part OF the
metal used being from the fragments
of "The Giant" one Of the former
monster bells which have made Mos
cow famous. The "king" was only in
use five years before 1T met with an
irreparable accident, having a huge
piece broken from its side during the
great fire Of 1877. 1t is now on the
ground and will probably never be
repaired and hung" as it would be
impossible to do so without recasting
it. During the present century this
monster bell itself is said to have
been used as a church, the three-cor-
nered break in the side serving as q
door. This story is not at all impos-
sible when we consider its gigantic
proportions, which are as follows:
Height, 10 feet inches; circumfer-
ence around the margin, 60 feet and
inches The weight Of this "colos-
sal folly" has teen variously estima-
ted by different travellers and authors,
but it has never been set down at
less than 240 tons.-St. Louis Re-
public.
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OLD-FASHIONED RELATIVES.
A Little and Aged Man Inquiries IL "Wn
lie" Can BE Seen.

A Little and Aged Man inquiries IL "wn-
lie'' Can BE Seen.
Relatives Of the oldfashioned sort
arc sad disturbers of the dignity of
the rising generation, especially when
they trot out pet names in public,
as all fond parents OF the old-fash-
Toned sort invariably insist on doing.
It's difficult thing for parent to
realize, anyway, that his child has
grown up.
There is young man In position
OF great trust in one Of the largest
mercantile establishments Of this
town. He came from the country
originally, but would rather have
that forgotten. Yesterday little
old man entered the counting-room.
He was done up in about five lengths
Of red-and-yellow scarf, and gave
other evidences of hailing from the
latitude Of Johnson's Creek or Find
ley's Lake.
as Willie IMP" he asked the clerk
at the counter.
"Willie? Who's Willie?" questioned
the puzzled youth.
"Why, our Wlllle. Hes clerkln' IL
here, amt hep"
The young man was about to reply
that Willie was not on his visiting
list, when the stately gentleman who
is known to the head Of the firm as
"William," to the cashier and the
principal bookkeeper as "Will," and
to the other employees as "Mr. Jones, "
4. 4 l..o to- -
forward and greeted the visitor as
father" But he will never again be
called any name in that establish
mcnt, even by the smallest Office boy,
except "Willie. Buffalo Express.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-03-23
The Rhubarbs.

The growing fashion of naming pri.
vate residences calls to mind the story
told by Kirk Munrce of witty woman
who lived in an old-fashioned, quiet
New England town. She wrote a note
In response TO an invitation TO tea,
dated at The Elms, or some such
name, newly given by newcomers &c
the old homestead they had just &C.
CURED, aud dated her reply from THE
Rhubarbs. For" as she said, III
would never do not to call our place by
some distinctive name, and there's
more rhubarb than anything else In
our back yard. "-Independent.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-03-23

There Is singular story told OF the
years production of pictures by the
artists of Paris, doubtless by way OF
satire OF the way in which certain
painters pull the wool over the eyes Of
the public.
One artist, IL Is said, has covered q
canvas with nothing whatever but q
thick cloud of black paint, in which
nothing whatever is distinguishable,
and he proposes to exhibit the canvas
under this title:
Night attack Of negroes on our black
troops In Dahomey!"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-03-23
How to Prepare Easter Eggs.

One way is to put them for few
minutes in hot water, and then write
with tallow name or design, flower
or ornament, on either side of the egg.
Then boil it in water in which col.
ored solution or dye has been put. The
color will not adhere to the part OF the
tallow, and whatever has been drawn
will lie quite white. Eggs boiled in
logwood will be violet or purple, and
with pin or knife one may scratch on
the shell any design desired.
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doves and flowers below fill out tn,

doves and flowers below fill out tho
picture.
Perforated cards with the lettering
ornamented with gold and silver and
angels heads at the corners are catch
ing. They are small and cheap. There
are also very pretty ones in folding
shape that display flowers and appro-
pirate verses when opened.
A graceful card with exquisite color
ing is of two Gala lilies and clustering
forget-me-nots, with a moon and cross
in the distance. The sentiment is "A
Joyful Easter" The tints are delicate
grays, blues, greens and gold. 1t is as
be wished for.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-03-23
An Easter Professional.

Let us sing of bright morn breaking
From the glorious east;
Lilies fair their sheaths forsaking;
Larks in light their music makingi
Sing the song OF wings and waking
That BELTS orr feastl
Apple boughs In white are dressing,
And I'm heavens blue arch
Little clouds. like cherubs pressing
Rank on rank with cheeks caressing,
Shed their softness like blessing
On our joyful march,
st. Nicholas
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-03-23
is covered with broken egg shells of

Is covered with broken egg shells Of
various colors.
At o'clock the children Tartake OF
their luncheons, which consist largely
of cold-boiled eggs. AT 2 o'clock the
President has reception for them; he
always stands at the door leading from
the east room into the large hall, and
as they pass through he smiles, speaks
a word of wee me to all, and shakes
hands with as many as possible; since
there are hundreds passing through, it
is quite pardonable If few are over
looked.
This Is the only day during the whole
year that the little folk are given free
access to the White House and its
grounds, and they heartily enjoy the
privilege.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-03-23
EASTER MONDAY EGG ROLLING

a Custom Which Is Peculiar to the White
House.
Egg rolling on Easter Monday Is a
custom which Is peculiar to Washing
ton, d. G. No one appears to know its
origin, but every Easter Monday, with
in the'memory of the oldest inhabit-
ant, hundreds, and now even thou
sands, of children have gathered In
the white House lot" the grounds
south Of the Presidents house, bring
ing baskets of gayly colored eggs and
spending the day rolling them down
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-03-23
NEW EASTER CARDS.
A Variety OF Offerings that Are Calcu-
lated to Fit All Tastes.

The display of Easter cards, that
have become as much feature of the
religious festival season as the Christ
mas holidays, is more lavish this year
than ever, says New York paper.
Not many new striking designs are to
be seen, but the shops given to that
sort of thing have filed their windows
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-03-23

WHEN an editor attempts to @feel
the pulse or the people" he is liable
to neglect his own circulation. Glen,
Falls Republican.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-03-23

tanned by the latter coin is beyond
question, but there are plenty of
charming things in the smaller and
more modest that can happily fulfill
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-05-25

A number of the family of George
Stevenson, Of Big Stone township are III
with scarlet fever.
Wood Bros, advertise Gopher Rifles
Camp Gasoline Stoves and Screen Doors
cheap.
Some very fine vocal selections have
been prepared Tor the musical part OF
the memorial day exercises which will
be under the management Of Mr.. John
Burgan
A number of the young men have pur-
chased the old sailors base ball outfit
and organized nine which they clam
is going to sweep the earth clean of
everything in the base ball line. The
list of prospective terrors on the diamond
is as follows, their respective positions
not yet having been assigned them: Geo.
Rix, Geo Kasson, Marvin Niles, Melvin
Cook, Victor Robie. Bennie Bradford,
A. Schafer, France Croal and Chas.
Perkins.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-05-25
Com M mencemen Exercises

The commencement exercises OF the
graduating class of the Milbank high
school Will be held at the Congre galional
church on the evening of June 5th, the
class cor sisting Of tour young ladies,
Katherine Hoeltgen, Maud l.. Barney
Nav Clark and Clara NJ Sau eressig
Following is the program Of xerclses
for the evening:
Invocation F. W Nazarene
Quartette-" to the Wildwoods-Mrs.
Daniels, Mrs. Healy, Mr., J Burgan and Mr..
Robert Hicks
Essay" Geologic Views Katherine Hoeltgen
Essay-."rhe Crusader - Maude l.. Barney.
Male Qnartette- Messrs. G c. Midulebrook, G
NJ. Clark, A. 7. Horton and q. Mittestaedt.
Essav-.Age of Elizabeth May Clark.
Essay-"Effect of Science on Modern Ciyilza-
ton"-Clara NJ saueressg.
Solo Hattie Hits.
Address-E. j Vert.
Male Quartette-"F Farewell Marguerite '-Mcssrs
j Rurgan, Ed s. Heal,. &. L. Wood and
Robert Hicks
Presentation of Diplomas-Pres. Of Board, Mr.
Al. Fairchild.
Duet -.sWandering in the Maytime'-Mrs. Fair
child and Mrs. Pasco.
Bened icton.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-05-25

Milbank, S. d., Mayors Office, May %, '9i
1t is hereby requested that the citizens
of the city of Milbank close their respect,
i've places of business on Memorial day,
the Both inst, from O'Clock a. m. until
4 o'clock p. m. OF said day, for the pur
pose of general observance of said day,
by our citizens.
And it is further requested, that all
the people of SAID city join in the public
exercises of the day
f.. 3. SMITHER,
Mayor
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-05-25
L. q. O. r ppCNiC.

The members Of Sylvan lodge, /. Q. o.
Stone lodges in the work of arranging
for an Odd Fellows picnic, to be held
June 18th at the Assembly grounds on
Big Stone lake The time set is inn
medlately following the G. A. r. reunion
and a number Of the members Of this
organization who are also Odd Fellows
will remain over to enjoy the occasion.
The committee have arranged Tor short
program for the good Of the order. to
take place early in the afternoon at the
pavilion on the grounds, the rest Of the
day to be devoted TO social pleasures and
enjoyment on the lake. The committee
calls attention to the following points in
regard to the excursions:
That those arriving on the 14th can
witness the closing exercises Of the G. A.
Il. reunion and that most of the tents
can be secured for one or more days at
very reasonable terms.
That those desiring cottages can also
secure them until all are disposed OF.
apply early to secretary
That free conveyances will be furnish
ed Odd Fellows arriving by trains either
at Big Stone City or OItonyille from
depot to grounds by notifying the secre-
tary III advance.
Steamers and row boats will be fur
nished free to visiting brothers and their
families for the day.
Those wishing to remain longer to en-
Joy the fine boating and fishing can do SO
ut verv small expense.
That excursion rates will be made on
the II. & D. and Fargo Southern rail
roads.
For further Information write to
S. f. RADCLIFFE, Cor. Sec.
Big Stone City, S. D.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-05-25
THE DREAD SUMMONS.
1t Comes Suddenly and Painlessly
TO Mrs. Alice Il. Larned.

About 6 p. m last Sunday the resi-
by the announcement that Mrs. Larned
was stricken down with heart disease
The lady bad been over to see her gar
den, and returning had stopped at the
home of Frank Maynard and was con,
yersing with Mrs. Maynard, apparently
in the enjoyment Of her usual health
when the latter heard an exclamation
and looking saw her friend falling from
her position on the sofa. Going TO her
serious was the matter, and immediately
summoned the assistance of number
OF neighbors, and also sent for medical
help. Doctors Daniels and GooGger
arrived but few moments after, but
found that death had come instantane-
ously, the result OF heart disease. Mrs.
Larneu, was the widow of +. r. Larned
who died two years ago last Christmas,
and leaves a family of tour children, the
eldest Is years and the youngest years
of age. She was born December I'd,
1852, IN Woodstock, Illinois, and
with her fathers family removed to
Fillmore.county, MINI. where she was
married and with her husband came to
Milbank at Its frs: settlement, and has
since lived here. The deceased lady
was woman OF exemplary life, All earn
est christian and devoted member of the
M E. church, The funeral service was
held at the church Wednesday afternoon
and was attended by a large number of
friends, Rev. Nazarene preaching from
Hebrews nj and 10th verse
Mr. +. A. Fitch, brother of the de-
ceased lady, and his wife and Mrs. j. n :.
Fitch, all of Flandreau, and Robt n
Kidney, brother-ln law, OF Heron Lake
Mimi, came from their homes to attend
the funeral.