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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
DITCH A TRAIN.
venGeful Fiend, Imperii the Lives of
Seventy five People.

vengefui Fiend, Impern the Lives of
Seventy five People.
A bad wreck on the Chicago and Grand
Trunk occurred at Battle Creek. Mich Some
time after mid mig hit the bolt, were remov co
from the fish plates which held the rails
together and the plates taken from the
rails at the top OF Austin hill. just west of
the city. Train No. was twenty mia III es
late at this station and was running fast
to make up TINA The engine and train
left the track and jumped into the ditch
The train was the same one that was
In the awful wreck last fall There
were seventy 1--we passengers on the
train and all were more or less shaken up.
cut and bruised. but fortunately none are
badly injured Fireman Thomas Crow
was thrown several feet from the engine
aud his neck was broken. He died almost
instantly. Engineer Miller was badly cut
about the head and face Brakeman
Mitchell, Conductor Bishop and Baggage
man Adams were also badly cut and
bruised, but their injuries are not fatal. A
reward will be offered for the apprehen-
sion and punishment OF the persons Who
caused the accident A dispatch says that
there is no doubt but the work was the re-
salt OF deliberate plot TO wreck the train
and take the lives OF a number OF passen-
gers The same kind OF plot was at
tempted at Vicksburg last week. Que OF
the trackmen fortunately found that the
plates had been removed from the rails In
the same manner as they we're that night
and in time TO prevent an &C ;ldent
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
JOY IN WASHINGTON.
Reception of News that the Strike Had
Been Declared on.

Reception of News that the Strike Had
Been Declared on.
The telegraph, says a Washington corre-
spondent has brought to Washington no
more welcome news for many Il day than
the dispatch from Chicago telling that
Debs had declared the strike of The in
formation was at once flashed to the White
House. the Capitol and all OF the depart
menta The evenin- papers rushed extras
on tho street, and half an hour after the
first reception of the news every body In
tho city knew OF it In consequence there
was Joy and qualification throughout the
town The President received the news
after calling the Cabinet TO order. and an
nounced the news to the Cabinet himself
lie news had an electric-iight effect on
the gloom which has rervaded the White
House for a week. And the cloud OF care
which has darkened the Presidents face
melted away before the warmth OF the
first smile his advisers had seen for a
Fortnight
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
Playing for a Big Stake.

In the United States Circuit Court at
Los Angeles, Gal, u most important suit
was 1led by United States District Attor-
ney Dennis and Special United States At
torney Call. under the special direction OF
Attorney General Olney, 1t being bill In
equity against the Southern Pacific Com
pany, Of Kentucky. The bill asks that
all corporations which have COM
bined with the Southern Pacific Com
pany be separated from that cor
poration and the agreement under which
they are now working be annulled
and cancelled II tho Government wins,
1t means the Central Pacific OF California,
OF Arizona and OF New Mexico. and the
Santl Monica branch, tho Long Beach
branch, and In fact all lines which go to
make up the Southern Pacific system, will
be separated and operated by their own
set of officers The combination forming
the Southern Pacific OF Kentucky Is al
legged to be in conspiracy to retard and
restrict commerce. The bill Is br ought
under the same United States statute I'M
der which proceedings against the South
ern Pacific striking employees were COM
menced as conspiring to retard commerce.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
BLOWN TO BITS.
Dozen Pennsylvania Miners Killed by
Exploding Dynami

Dozen Pennsylvania Miners Killed by
Exploding Dynamite.
The most horrible accident which has
ever occurred about the mines In the
Hazleton pa region took place at No 8
Stockton Mine Tuesday morning. Two
hundred sticks OF dynamite exploded
among a crowd OF men who were preparing
20 go to their days work. All OF these
unfortunate were scattered and torn to
fragments. The exact number killed
is not positively known at this writ
Ing, but 1t is placed letween eight and
eleven The true cause OF the explosion
will never be known. as none OF the men
are living Although the explosion took
place 300 yards below the surface the
shock was felt three miles south and ad-
Joining the mine No 2 Stockton. From
the latter mine rescuing party rushed
through subterranean passageways TO No.
AS these men approached the bottom
OF the ill-sated slope they came up with
the drivers and other laborers gropin g
about In the darkness. Pushing forward
toward the bottom, they came upon n ter
rible scene Huge timbers were twisted
and torn and scattered about promiscu-
ously Rocks and debris were everywhere.
Over all was strewn human flesh, legs and
arms OF the unfortunate victims, and from
the jagged sides hung two shattered bodies.
Not one OF the several bodies was left suf-
fciently intact to permit Identity.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20

There is little dog named Bobby, q
Skye terrier. in New York, that should
feel extremely happy, and very prob
ably there are many People in the
great metropolis and elsewhere who
would like to swap places, hut OF cour. o
not forms, with that dog. Bobby, by
the will of his mistress, Mrs. Kune gunda
Kugler, is left 5000 during his lifetime.
OF course he hasn't got the money him.
self, for dogs can't use money; but IL Is
held in trust for him. The will says
nothing about his heirs, so probably
the trustee will use the balance after
Bobby's death. There are good many
people who would hasten the cad.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20

President Cleveland Takes the Matter In
Hand for Invest ig alton.

President Cleveland Takes the Matter In
Hand for Investig alton.
1t was Officially announced at the White
House Thursday night that the President
will appoint commis zion, by the author
ity given him by the arbitration act OF
1883. TO investigate tho labor troubles at
Chicago ind elsewhere and report
e. the President and Congress
This determination on the part OF
the President was arrived at after an In
terview With Secretary Treasurer Hayes
of the Knights OF Labor. Mcclure and
French OF the executive committee. and Mr..
schoenfaber. Who were introduced TO tho
President by senator Kyle, and who came
bearing credentials from the American
Railway Union. the Pullman employees.
and several labor organizati M This ac-
tion OF the President Is regarded by labor
leaders as vindication OF their cause.
and gives them great satisfaction. As
surance Is given that the investigation will
touch not only upon the attitude OF the
railroads but also upon the Pullman Conn
pauy, Pullman employees. and Pullman
town
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
BIG EMPRESS ROBBERY.

Bold Thieves Secure S11,6oO belonging
to the United Smelling Company.
The Great Northwestern Express Com
pany was robbed Of S11 600 atWickes, Mont,
Friday morning. The money stolen belongs
10 the United Smelling Company, and was
for use In paying of employees OF the Alta
mine, near Wickes 1t was sent through
Bach, Cory & Co, because their store at
Wickes furnishes miners with supplies and
buys their time checks Robbers inter-
copied the express wagon, held up the
driver, took out the safe cont aiming the
money, put it into their wagon and made
of to the hills Ever man within radi-
us OF ten miles f. out hunting for tho
robbers and 1t seems impossible that they
can escape.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20

or four boys who were fishing in Argo
Lake near Denver during a thunderstorm
James Burrell was instantly killed by a
fash OF lightning and his body forced to
the bottom OF the lake, where IL stuck in
the mud; Robert Henry was paralyzed. and
the other two were stunned. At Colorado
Springs a 6-year-old boy was struck and
when picked up was found to be badly
burned. totally blind and unconscious
lie will not recover
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
This and That.

WHEN ants are unusually busy foul
weather is az hand.
MANY scientists row believe that
the atmosphere Is not less than ono
hundred mile, deep, and may be two
hundred.
ON many railroads of Germany the
station agents are permitted 10 keep
bees, which thus form small source
OF income.
THR laborers in every occupation
are paid from two TO Il, o times as much
in the Unite States as In any country
in Europe.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
Ditched by n Mob.

Three United States soldiers and To-
connective engineer we're killsd by the
wrecking OF a soutbern Pacific train near
Sacramento. Cal, Wednesday. evidently
the work OF mob. Who had caused the
train TO plunge off trestle A mob is
known to have made threats that no train
would reach the bay and large force OF
desperate men left sacramento, evidently
to carry the threat into execution.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
SUGAR TRUST INVESTIGATION.

Published Testimony Taken by the Com
mittee Covers 622 Pages.
After some unavoid able delay. the COM
plete testimony taken by the Senate sugar
trust Investigating COMMITTEES has leen
printed complete, together WITH all the re-
ports made at the various stages Of the
investigation and a complete index made
b. Harry SIN til, clerk OF the committee
The testimony covers go pages and the
index. giving u synopsis OF testimony and
containing complete reference to the
proceedings. thirty-two pages
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
BLOWING UP BRIDGES.

Okiahomans Destroying Rock Island Rail-
road Property.
The peop,e OF Eiii and Pond Creet, O.
T.. feeling that their last peaceful re sort
was gone, have arisen In arms and are at
tempting by force to secure recognition OF
their towns by the Rock Island Railway
Company. The news that the company
had virtually triumphe In tn, case OF
Enid W. he Rock Island In the Supreme
Court Thursday was signal for the let
ting loose OF pent-u1 e,cltem mt and In
dignatlon and the beginning OF actual vio-
lence by many who had heretofore been
con servative and moderate TIE road re-
fused to stop trains at the towns
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
TO SUE FOX s47o,OOO,OOO.
Pennsylvan'a Man Claims to BE the II


Pennsylvania Man Claims to he the Heir
of Robert Edwards.
Richard Wood Woodland, of Marsh all
town, Pa, has engaged counsel to bring
suit against persons in the city OF New
York to recover $40, 900. 900. He claims to
hold evidence to prove that he is the only
descendant OF Robert Edwards, who In
1854 bought thirty five acres OF land where
Trinity Church now stands This land
was leased to King George for ninety N In 9
years at the expiration of which the heirs
were called for, but none appeared. The
claimant is "a great grand son OF the orig
inal Edwards sister Prudence.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
GAS EXPLOSION STARTS A FIRE.
T.. II. Dougherty Thrown from Window
OF Toledo Hotel.

i. II. DOugherty ThrOWn from a WINDOW
OF Toledo Hotel.
terrific explo sion startled the vicinity
OF the Huron House. Toledo Ohio. two
squares from the custom house, Friday
morning. Gas had accumulated I'm the
basement, and when the kitchen fires were
ignited the gas exploded, tearing the lower
part of the bufldin; to pieces. The guests
were thrown from their beds p H. Dough-
erty was throAn out of window. His
daughter seized an infant and swung
from third story window into a tree and
thence to the ground, saving the chfid's
life. Many leape from windows The fire
department stopped the flames after 81. 900
damage had been done
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
TIE Land Troops In Corea

The japanese government has chartered
sixteen steamers belonging TO the Yusen-
Kaisha Company with the intention of
landing 10. 900 troops in Corea. Strong re-
endorsements will also be held in readi-
ness In Japan. Japan has refused 10 with
draw her troops War is regarded as in =
evitable and the japanese government has
forbidden the native press TO make men,
ticn Of events happening In Corea.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
Debs Gets Into Jail.

Eugene V. Debs. President OF the Ameri-
can Railway Union, vent to jail Tuesday.
TO did George W. How ard, Vice President;
Sylvester Keliher Secretary, and l. W.
Rogers. director OF the same orr anization.
Mr. Debs and his associates were COM
United by Judge Seaman In the United
htates circuit court In default OF bonds for
5000 each. At least IA score OF Chiclgo's
citizens offered to go security for the quar-
tette's appearance next Monday, but they
declined their kindly Offices
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20

T. A. Hawley. "a practical joker. took up
loose plank In bridge at Edwards,
Cole. and when Mimi, and Clarence
Flelck and William Burnison drove upon
the bridge, Hawley said: "You cannot
cross here The horse became frightened
and backed Of the bridge Hawley jumped
into the river and rescued the girl lie
went back for the brother and both we're
drowned Burnison swan out
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
PREACHER Named for Governor.

Tie New Hampshire Prohibition state
Convention nominated Rev. ID. c. Knowles.
Treasurer Of T.ltcn seminary. for Gov
ernor and DR. Edgar L. Carr OF Pitts
fed. and David Head. OF Milford. for
Congress The features OF the platform
are n qualified Endorsement OF woman suf-
frage and a characteriz ition OF the liquor
traffic as "that monstrum horrendum."
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
For Docking Horses Tails.

summonses have been Issued for Million
ARE William Fellowes Morgan. his wife
and coachman on charge OF cruelty to
animals I'm docking the tails OF their
horses. Mr. Morgan Is we'll known club
man in New York City AMI his wife be-
longs 10 the fashion, BILE set
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
MANUEL MAYA A FUGITIVE.
His Shortage as Postmaster of City of
Mexico Il $4,000.

A special telegram from the City OF
Mexico says the o ficial investigation into
the postotfice department OF the City OF
Mevico and other parts OF the re-
public has revealed startling con-
dition of affairs and there will DO
a Wholesale wedding out of dishonest
employees 1t is supposed that the local
postoffice has been Systematically robbed
of sums Of money which in the aggregate
amount to over 500, OOO The shortage OF
the postmaster, Manuel Nava, amounts to
over $50, 900 and that OF the cashier OF the
Office is about S44. O0). Six employees OF the
city postal bureau have also been arrested,
the Investigation showing that their short
age amounts 10 lnsiderab!e sum. but
the exact amount was not made public.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
Battle with MnerI.

A fierce battle o,curreI Monday after
noon at No m ne at PrLtt1. Ala, be-
tween mobs OF striking miner, ana depu-
ties. in which six men were kill and
nearly score wounded. The strikers as
saulted negro MUGS as they came from
the shaft 1t is reported that some OF
them were killcl
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
Fierce Forest Fire.

Hlnckley, Mimi. small town on the
Duluth Road and i'm the heart OF the
Nor hern Minnesota lumber di .trict Is
surrounded by forest fires Flames have
also been raging fo- several days near Egg
Harbor City. ~ j., devastating SO far over
5000 acres. A ten -mile section In Isabella
County, Michigan, has a'so be swep',
destroying three sawmills besides crops.
bridges. fences. etc. and rendering home
less nearly 100 families
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20

At Ottawa. Ont. the Dillon divorce case
was killed for this session by being thro n
back TO committee The disposition of
the House was to kill the bill on the
grounds OF collision James Dillon Is the
son OF French count residing in Montreal
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
COST TO THE ROADS.
Estimate of Strike Losses IL Put at
&4,OOO,OO

1t is estimated that the combined loss OF
the various roads centering in Chicago
caused by the strike will amount TO over
50 900. 900. This loss 1t Is claimed. is
caused by decrease in earnings from
traffic alone and does not include
the less caused by destruction of prop
erty, which will foot up about $4,000. 900
more. Some OF the loss. however. is Offset
by largo saving in expenses. yet the loss to
the roads. both on account of loss OF traffic
and destruction OF property by the Chicago
roads alone, it Is believed. will not be less
than "a, 000 600
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
IN A HAIL OF DEATH.
Four soldiers Are Killed at Chicago by a
Terrible Disaster.

Terrible Disaster.
Right on one OF the prettie't residence
streets OF Chicago an artillery caisson
blew up Monday afternoon. scattering an
awful discharge OF shrapnel and flaming
powder upon soldie rs AMI civilians All
the hou e. about were riddled and
shattered by the thickly flying shell
fragments and the street was II ed
up with powder scared men and horses
-Four soldiers were killed. three desperately
hurt, eight les, seriously wounded. aud
three citizen two OF them women-re-
ceved injury. Nine her es were killed
That any body in the vicinity-soldier or
cvilian-escaped alive is an alb iolute mir
acle
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
Dispute Leads to Murder.

At Brighton Beach. q resort three miles
north of Indianapolis. Winfred + Smith
cut the throat of Weston + Thomas, who
died almost Immediately The men, who
were strangers TO each other. had been
drinking and got into a dispute, which re-
suited In the murder
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
NATIoNAL LEAGUE.
Refuse to Treat.

6hairmai sc John. OF the General Man
a-sis Association, With the consent and
advice. In Informally expressed. of a mai rlty
OF the members OF the association. has
emphaticalIy refuse to recognize Eugene
V, Debs or any OF the A. r. L. leaders OF
the strike In the settleme OF the strike
This may cause further trouble.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
HEAVY TRAINS CRASH.
Two Men Dead and Others Injured as
Result OF a Collision.

Two Men Dead and Others Injured as a
Result of a Collision.
Two deputy United States marshals met
their death and two others were more or
less seriously injured at o'clock Thurs
day afternoon, In collision between
freight trains on the Wisconsin Central
tracks, near the Sixteenth and johnson
streets crossing. at Chicago Two locomo-
tives and several cars were wrecked in the
accident and the ,hree-story brick ware
house OF Burdett, Smith & Co, stove
manufacturers. occupied joiatly by that
firm and the Norton brothers Company.
manufacturers OF tinware. was partly de-
stroyed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
Train wrecked In Missouri.

The south bound freight on the Kansas
City. Pittsburs and Gulf Rail Dad met It'll
a disastrous wrecS five mi es south of Ne
o,ho. Mo. killing the en- Sinecr, Travcrs
and fatally scaldin, the fireman. q. A.
Grnnisn
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
TROOPS FOR PRATT MINES.
The Battle, in Which Three Men were
Killed, Arouses the Authorities.

Killed, Arouses the Authorities.
Intense excitement prevails at Blrming-
ham over the attack by striking miners on
the guards and negro workmen at Pratt
mines, resulting in bloody battle In
which three men are known to have been
killed outright and a number wounded,
several fatally Forty two striking miners
were jailed on the charge Of murder, an l
fifty more will be arrested. A monster
citizens Indignation meeting was held to
denounce lawlessness and urge action
20 suppress it. Governor Jones ordered
out fifteen companies Of troops and put
the others under cauti )nary orders
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
The Mary 6. Ames Lost

The American bark Mary s. Ames, Capt
Knowles. bound from Samaran. Java.
for Delagoa Bay, south Africa, has been
abandoned at sea In sinking condition.
Several mt M )or' Of the crew were saved
and landed at Mangatsiotra
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
Oyerawed the Lynchers.

The county Jail at Hastings Mich, Is
guarded by fifty deputies, sworn to pre-
vent the lynchng OF the Fren CHI Can al ian
tramp who murdered Officer Jacobson lille
resisting arreS..
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
PrenderRast Il. Dead.

Patrick Eugene Prendergast, tho slayer
OF Mayor Carter ii. Harrison. was hanged
In the Cook County jail at Chicago Friday
The execution took place Without acci-
dent his neck being brokon By she fall
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
millionaire Arrested.

Alonzo Jay Whiteman. ut one time
member of the Niunesota Senate. the son
of a millionaire and worth s3Jo. o0) In his
own right is under arrest for forgery.
The Corn Exchange Rank, OF Chicago. is
said TO hold 5000 worth Of the spurious
checks.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
HUNDREDS OF HOUSES BURN.
Big Fire in Hungary Attended with Loss
OF Life.

OF Life.
-Four hundred houses were destroyed by
fire at Lovete Hungary. Six persons per-
ished and large number of families have
been rendered destitute. A party OF peas
ante at Brojance discovered man In the
act OF setting fire to barn. They beat
him until he was insensible and then threw
him into the flames He was burned TO
death. 1t Is supposed that he was the au-
thor OF several other fires which had oc-
CURED in the eighborhood recently.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
Mrs. Brunswick Refuses $4,000.

Mrs Brunswick, widow OF Marshal Bruins
wick. who was killed by an electric car
July 1. has been rendered So, 900 to settle
her damage claim against the Hammond,
East Chicago and Whiting Electric COM
pany. but will accept nothing less than
So 000
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20

The sentence of Mrs Halliday. to be
electrocutcd ut Albany. N. Y, has been
committed by Gov. Flower TO imprisonment
for life. she having Tee found insane by
the commission appointed By the governor
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
Saw 100 Lives Were Lost.

The survivors OF the steamer Vladimir,
which wa' sunk by collision with the Ital-
ian steamer Columbia near Eupatorla,
have arrived in Odessa They report that
100 OF the Vladimir'S passengers were
drowned.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
r. a. uendv Kills Two Mcx.ca,.

Deputy sher n T. A. Bendy. In trying TO
make an arrest at FL Paso. Texas was so
vlciously attacked by tso Mcxlcsns that
he wes compelled TO shoot AMI kill both.
Bendy Is young man.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
Damaged the Crops.

Dispatches from North AM South Da-
kota indicate that Wednesdays intense
heat did great damage TO the growing
crops The mercury registered los at sew
eral poin s
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
HOUSE, Will Inye.ticate.

The House Committee on Interstate and
Foreign Commerce decided, uf er "A long
and spirited session. To investigate the
labor troubles growing out Of tie Pullman
81
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
EIGHT CoLe s,r,kers Shot

A body of I'm ported negro coke workers
fred into marching strikers at Summit
Pa Eight men were shot
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-07-20
The National Game.

TIE clubs OF the National aid Western
Leagues stand as follows in the champion
shin race: