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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
ARE ANGRY AT JONES.
ASKED TO RESIGN HIS SEAT IN
THE SENATE.
Chinese at Present Helpless In Corea-
Strange Case of Elias Watson-Nine Nav
Have Perished by Fire-Our Cattle Find
n Market In Switzerland.

Senator John T., Jones. OF Nevada, has
been requested by the Repub lican State
Central Committee To resign his seat in
the United States Senate. TO which he was
elected by Republicans his request is
made In long letter drafted by Chairman
Trennor Coffin, and approved by the State
Central Committee. The letter exhaust
ively reviews Senator Jones letter Co the
former chairman OF the committee. Enoch
Sirother, in which Jones announces that
he has left the Republican parry TO join
the Populists, and severely criticize5 his
course OF nction
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
VICTORY FOR JAPAN.
Chinese Army at Piug-Yang Completely
Routed.

tniheNe army dt
Routed.
Japan is in practical possession Of Corea-
1t has routed the Chinese army in the first
biz land engagement that has taken place.
and routed it so thoroughly that China
will be powerless until she can send an
other army TO Corea. The Chinese losses,
according to n dispatch received from
Seoul, are placed at 49, 600 kill
ed, while the Japanese only lost
thirty killed and go wounded The entire
Chinese army--at least what was left Of 1t
was put to rout and scattered In every
direction, leaving no large organized Chi
nese force on Corean soil As far as China
IS concerned she is in the position of having
to begin the war all over again and under
much more Instantaneous conditions
than when she first sent troops to Corea.
The japanese are not only In posses ion.
but they are flushed with success and have
every opportunity Tor ngthening their
DOSitiOn
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21

Puritan Breaks Her Shaft and IL flowed
Back to Port-Enterprise n Ruin.

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Back to Port-Enterprise Ruin.
The sight OF SIGNALS OF distress hying
FROM the steamer Puritan caused consider
able excitement along the lake front at
Chicago Friday. The steamer was bound
for St Joseph and had on board load OF
passengers she lay about four miles out,
with her flags flying signals for aid. The
tug Alpha put out and found that the
steamer had broken her shaft The tug
towel the boat back into port 1t will
take week or more 20 make the repairs
II was fortunate for the passengers and
crew that the shaft broke just when IL did,
else the steamer might have drifted around
the lake many hours before being sighted.
The Canadian steamer Enterprise, strand
ed on North Point reef is "a pretty COM
plete wreck Her rudder post is pushed
up through the deck. and large rock has
crushed up through the bottom. partly up
setting her engines After the examina-
tion by diver IL was seen that 10 rescue
tho steamer was almost an impossibility.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
Terrible Deed OF an Aged Man.

At Kenton, Ohio, Fred Miller, 70 years
Old attempted 10 kill his wife. lie stabbed
her with lightning rod Point twice in the
abdomen. and the injuries may prove
fatal. lie also beat her badly on the head
with "a Ratchet neighbor who saw the
assault drove Miller of with club He
then ran and jumped into we'll and was
drowned before he could be rescued. Drink
caused tho tragedy.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
Flee with the Fun de.

Carrierl s Loyato, proprietors Of one OF
the half dozen or more private banking
aud exchange institutions, in the Italian
quarter, PittsburZ, Pa, have disappeared
takinr with them all of the funds on de-
posit amounting TO about $40, 600 he
defaultng bankers disappeared Friday
evening. The books of the firm give no in
formation OF value TO the depositors,
whose accounts range from few dollars 70
g., 900, money left with the firm for eX-
change TO families and friends In Italy.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
HIS HEAD IN DANGER.
IL Hung Chang Losing Prestige Because
% the Wars Delay.

A dispatch from Shanghai states that
the power OF Viceroy Ii Hung Chang has
steadily decreased. His few influential
friends are don, their best for him AT
Pekin, but it is not likely that they vii! be
able TO avert his downfall Every days
delay in providing the promised victory
over the Japanese now adds TO Ii Hung
Chan5's danger The dispatch adds that
the block in moving the Chinese troops in
TO Corea continues Everything has been
thrown into confusion. The re-enforce-
ments from the more remote provinces en-
route TO Tien Tsin are at q standstill. and
are terrorlzing the cities in which they are
halted. The re-enforcements are mostly
Undsclplined hOrdes, who are not under
che control of their nominal leaders. AL
post a reign OF terror prevails even in
lien Tsin.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21

~'' u - A''4A Ao-' III TWO years ago,
when the conduct of Mrs. Drayton with
II. Alsop Eorrowe, over in arts, led
to very amusing talks about duels,
etc. The matter was finally permitted
to die, but last week ugly stories we're
revived when Drayton filed his suit for
di Gree in New Jersey court. His
wife answers this with counter charges
Of infdelity.
Charlotte Augu ia Drayton IS a
daughter of William Astor. of IL @ fam
lily of which John Jacob AstOr was the
founder. Some fourteen years ago she
married !. Coleman Drayton, a gentle
man Of education, refinement, studi us
and quie habits, and good position.
She became the mother Of four chill.
dren. was a leader in society and had
everything in the way of the Injuries
Of life that heart could desire. Yet
she accepted, if the al egat ons of her
husband BE- trle. the attentions of
Hallett A sop BOrrowe, a gOod-for
nothing young man about town, and
for years carried on with him On affair
which lacked even the grace of discre-
ton and concealment. After the eX-
pose and the scandal. viii h finally re-
suited in worldwide notoriety, she
had the assurance to try to force her.
self back into the social circles from
which talk occa5ioned by her conduct
had driven her. BIT society-vain,
frivol US, phar sale ii though it he
refused TO receive her, ald sho ha
been forced to fly to Eurore.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
Two Trainmen severely injured.

Tie Cincinnati. Jackson and Mackinaw
Railroad sustained "a severe wreck near
Greenville, Ohio. A passing train when
turning a curve suddenly left the track.
burying Engineer Nathaniel Harvey and
o. Miller beneath the ponderous machine.
When taken out Harvey and Miller were
found 10 lie badly scalded and bruised
Miller will likely die. Harvey may re-
cover
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
Ii Hung Chang Quits.

Shanghai advices say an imperial edict
has been issued deprlving Viceroy Ii Hung
Chang Of his three-eyed peacock feather
because OF his mismanagement OF tho
Corean campaign Taotai Sheng. 1t Is re-
ported, is intriguing against Ii Hung
Chang through the Emperor's favori;e
teacher Re-en forcements for the Chinese
troops to the number of so, O)O are said TO
be between Ping Yang and Yalu.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
Old Chase Home Is Sold.

Kate Chase sprague. OF Washington, has
sold MetroS oils View, the homestead OF
her father. the late Salmon T. CHASE, for
s115.OO For fifteen years 1t has been n
dilapid ted-looking estate, overgrown
with pine trees and shrubbery, which
stood sadly i'm need of trimming with its
once picturesque fences and arched gate
ways very much I'm decay and overgrown
with moss and laurel The Chase estate
was once a suburban residence. IL now
stands in thickly populated part CT
Washington.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
Sinking un tic Soldiers.

General orders just issued by the War
Department make more extensive trans
fers OF troops than have been made since
the war; Fort Sheridan retains the Eff
teenth Infantry until next spring. Four
troops OF tho bird Cavalry 20 TO the new
post Fort Ethan Allen in Vermont four
troops of the Third Cavalry go 10 WASH
ington on garrison duty, ana the post on
Mackinac Island is TO be abandoned. The
general shaking up will occur Oct l.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
Ohio Thieves whipped by Farmers.

Near Mount Grab. Ohio. sixty masked
and mounted farmers dragged James
Shoemaker from his farmhouse late at
night, tied him to post and hogged him
numerically after he had confessed TO
several theftS Samuel Long, IA neighbor-
ing farmer. also under suspicion, was
aroused by Shoemaker's cries and fed.
Mrs. Long held the fort and made brave
resistance against the whitecaps when they
reached her home. They seized her,
dragged her to tree and logged her Sc
VQrpiV
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
IMMIGRANTS MUST PAY ST..

Increase in Head Money Tax Goes Into
Effect Oct. 1.
Secretary Carlisle mas issued n circular
calling he attention OF collectors OF GUS
toms TO the fact that on and after Oct 1
the head money collected from immigrants
should be 81 instead OF so cents After
July !, 1895 all money connected with inn
migration will be turned into the Treas
ury. In the meantime the Secretary OF
the Treasury is directed by the sundry
civil act to report plan for the reorgani-
cation of the immigration Bureau, which
will thereafter be provided for in a re yular
appropriation bill
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
Nelson,s BAD Enitln.

hurry Nelson, resident of the National
Grain Elevator Company, ono OF the oldest
members Of the Chicago Board OF Trade
and more than once an official of the in
stitution. was indefinitely suspended Tues
day afternoon by the directors on the
charge OF "bad faith aud dishonorable
conduct" This action was the result of
his violating, as president of the National
Elevator Company. "a written agreement
TO reduce storage rates and to do certain
other things
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
FOUND A LETTER by LINCOLN.
Document i'm Which the President Praised
the sailors.

Major Davis OF the War Records Bureau,
discovered the other day "a hitherto un-
published letter written by Abraham Lin
coin 90 the managers OF the Sailors Fair
held in Boston in 1864 1t reads
WASHINGTON. ID c.. Nov S. 1864, 4;45 p m.
The Managing Committee Of the Sailors
Fair. Boston, Mass.
Allow me to wish you great success
With the old fame OF the navy made bright
er in the present war, you cannot fall
name none lest | wron, others by omis-
sion. TO all, from the Rear Admiral TO
honest Jack, tender the nations admira-
ton and gratitude A LINCOLN
The letter was found inclosed In lot OF
what appeared TO be copies OF old cipher
dispatches.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
JAPS IN HOT PUR:UIT.
Defeat OF the Chinese a. Pin%-Yang Was
OverWhelming.

Overwhelming.
A dispatch received from PinS-Y
Corea, says that every hour add 10 the
crushing character Of the Chinese defeat.
The first estimates were slightly under the
actual facts, and the total OF tic Chinese
losses during the two days battle is now
said 10 be over 1000 men III led, wounded
and prisoners. 7 10 Japanese cavalry is
continuing the pursuit of the Chinese who
succeeded In escaping, and detachinents Of
troopers continue bringing in squads Of
Captured Chinese. y he Chinese prisoners
who were not wounded were paraded in a
circle OF Japanese troops and IL WAS seen
that they numbered 1850. 1t Is proba-
bic, however that this number will be in
creased during the next few days by the
prisoners who are being constantly brought
in by the Japanese cavalry. Many OF the
Chinese captured were found hiding in the
quiet portions OF the city.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
Stolen Money Ia RepIaced.

Some days ago, at Newark, Ohio, a
stranger entered the home OF Isaac Ranks
three daughters, and finding Florence,
nged is, alone, pointed a revolver at her
head and compelled her TO hand over 500.
Tuesday Florence found an envelope un-
der the door containing tho sum otolen,
and IL is thought that some one knowing
of the family's restitution thus replaced
the loss
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21


men of the State who have not hesi-
tated to express their disgust at the
attitude of the Con FRESHMAN beth dur
ing the famous trial ana throughout
the heated campaign, has n. Mr..
Settle, who hal me- er been c.hsldered
formidable issue in the campaign,
cut BIT little figure in the primaries
out ide of his own county. In those
counties where the feeling was most
bitter. notably Bourbon, Frank n, and
Wocdford money flowed like water,
and the combined expense of the day
is tlaced by many at $4,000. In
Fayette County at seN eral OF the polls
there were fights, but cOol-headed men
prevented the use Of rev lvers.
throughout the entire dis rict there
were rotab y 100 or more men in
iu cd.
No election or other occa ion ever
eau cd such general suspen ion OF
bu-iness / or months the district has
b en- agitated in the most bitter per-
sonal itation. 1t was not political,
not even a factional, fight. 1t was
moral ntest for eks and months,
and during the last few days IL became
intensely personal, so much SO that the
nomination was not the only is ue.
Col. Breckenridge wa, fighting for Ii e,
and he nave before had made such
speeches or displayed such exc cutive
alb lily in organizat on. ! @ marshaled
every man he could command, bat he
could not command the /1eSx%
women. They ad no nm
votes. but they were the w zstV
controlling ei emen mt in No. Ss.A
the file. Il n G women 1t35riStp
prayed, the men voted, ~ %ss5ss;ys s,
and Il re c X i n idge was &isEs.S.tsFfT
beaten There's no use AN 7Tz~
quarreling over the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ton a TO whether it was the prayers
or the vote that did it. Breckenridge
is beaten.
William G. Owens is native of Sc DIT
County, d one Of the wealthiest men
in the blue grass region of Kentucky,
were he has lived all his life. He is
~ years old and unmarr ed. He grad
uated from the Columbia College Law
School IN the class Of 1872. Two years
later h began his political career in
q successful! race for County ttOrney
o. colt COUNTY. He was sent to the
Lcgis ature for five consecutive terms.
Mr.. Owens. was a De ocratic elector
for his district in ISIS and was a dele.
gate-at large from Kentucky 70 the
National / emocratic Convention at
Chicago in l~.,2 He was chosen tenn.
pOrary chairman Of that body.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
FIGHT FOR TWO DAYS.

Chinese and Japanese Both Claim n Vic
tory i'm an Engagement Near kai Chcng.
Rumors have reached Shanghai that a
battle has been fought between the Chi
nose and Japanese near kai Chang. Corea.
Native newspapers say that the fight lasted
two DAYS, and that 1t was still undo cided
when this news was forwarded To the ma
tive press The Chinese papers also an
nounce that General Yeh the Chinese
Commander, reports having gained vic
tory over the Japanese. it is reported.
however. that the Chinese have met with
a reverse at Ping Yang A private dis
patch confirms the news that moro fighting
has occurred with undecided results
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
Killed by Soldiers.

A New Chang (China) correspondent
gives full account Of the recent cruel
murder OF tho Rev. James Wylie, Scotch
missionary in North China, the mere an
nouncement OF which was received by
cable The Viceroy, Ill Hung Chang was
wroth over this crime. rs il would ALLEVIATE
foreign sympathy with China, so he or
dered that the culprits be punished. and
that prompt money indemnity be paid t.
the relatives of the victim.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
CYCLONE IN TENNESSEE.
Tornado sweeps North Memphis witt
Fatal Results.

Fatal Results.
Wednes lay morning. "a cyclone passing
from southeast TO northwest. struck North
Memphis. Tenn, near the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad shops, and swept away
everything in its path Trees were up
rooted, an iron bridge over Gayoso Bayou
was taken up and carried a distance OF 100
yards. and IA number OF houses were
wrecked. The full extent OF the damage
is not yet known. Robert Culp colored.
was fatally aud Wilkes Yambella. white.
seriously injured Other casualties are
reported, but the names are not yet ascer-
tanned The railroad shops we're no. ma
terially damaged
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
Wants n Slice of New York.

Rumors were rife Thursday at New York
of the sale of n large plot Of land on
Broadway, running through TO Mercer
street. 10 a Chicago syndicate for 81 200, =
OOO The fact was developed that negotia-
tions we're under way which would mean "a
trade OF several parcels OF Chicago prop
erty with n cash consideration.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
Mormons to Go to- Mexico.

Bishop G. A. Smith, of the Mormon
church. passed through Denison. Tex, for
Mexico The Bishop said that the center
of the Mormon church would be in Mexico;
that II powerful hierarchy. greater than
Salt Lake would be esta blished lie said
that the Mormon church was growing In
numbers and influence.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
Miraculous Escape OF a Prize st.

In recent storm Rev ~ Rasklenicz,
pastor OF the Catholic Church at Otis, Ind,
had narrow escape from death by light
ring. The bolt entered the priests bed
ROOM shivering the bed he was sleeping on
into Sp inters and tearing plastering from
the walls. The sleeping man was covered
with debris, but escaped injury. His
practitioners consider his escape "a miracle.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
Mexican Congress Convenes.

The eighty fourth anniversary OF the
Declaration OF Mexican Independence was
celebrated in Mexico City with great
military demonstration and by the reas-
sembling in the evening OF the semi annual
session OF Congress At the latter the
message OF President Daz was read
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
LinhiIitIes Arc Hnlf a Mnlinn.

At Salem. Mass, Marshall II. Abbott
one of the most extensive real estate oper-
ators in that section OF the State, fled a
petition in solvency. His liabilities are
estimated at $500, 600. Mr.. Abbott says
that his financial difficulties date back TO
fha biz LINN fire
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
Patrick O'Leary Dead.

Recollections of tho burning OF Chicago
I'm 1891 are revived by the sudden death.
Saturday night, OF Patrick O'Leary. the
husband OF the woman v no owned the ia
nous COW which kicked over kerosene
lamp from which spread the flames which
made one OF the greatest CONGREGATIONS in
tho worlds history.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
Says All Arc Dishonest.

w. X. Alderman. City Comptroller OF
Chicago. made an argument before the
Illinois Board of Equalization, asking that
$50, 600, 900 DO added to Cook County's as
sessment so as 20 give Chicago 81 200. 900
more tax money. He said the saloons kept
Chicago alive and that no honest Assessor
could be elected
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
Fatal Factory Fire in washington.

The most fatal fire of recent years in
Washing ton was the burning of the mat
tress factory OF stumph & Brothers Mon
day. Four bodies are at the morgue,
charred and crushed beyond recognition.
One man is dead at the hospital, three in
jured men are at the hos pital, and there
may be Others buried under the ruins, as
four of the Norkmen are unaccounted for
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
NORTH ENID BURNED.
Thriving Oklahoma Town Destroyed by
Innan ,ias.

Incendiaries destroyed almost all that
has been accomplished i'm North Enid.
okla. in the past year and to-day where
was the mos substantial part OF the town
is q black. charred mass OF ruins and sew
eral business men are without dollar in
the world.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
Battle with Moonshiners.

News has been received In Liftlc Rock
OF battle between moonshiners' and row.
enue officers OF Pine County Deputy I.
u. Crisson was killed by moonshine'
named james Cook
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
Convicted of Buyinr Slaves.

Ali Cheriff. President OF the Leglslativ,
Council, and Hassa1 Waccyf, a retired
general OF the Egyptian army, mo were
arrested charged with purchasing slave
girls, have been convicted after "A thorough
judicial Investigation into the case.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
No More Fires at MERGED.

Every thing has resumed Its normal con-
dition at MERGED, Cal, no more attempts at
fire having been made. he feeling OF Sc
curity has been estored and business ia
again active. OF the twenty three fires
started during thirty-six hours 81, 0)0 would
probably cover the entire loss "a most of
I he fires were suppressed in time to pre-
vent much damage.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
IL Cnrlsnn,s slnvar.

Nearly FIVE years ago Nels Carlson. an
old miser living in a dilapidated shanty at
West Superior Wis. was murdered by John
Nelson. Tuesday afternoon Nelson was ar
rested at Chicago b. Detectives Mccarthy
and Elliott
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
bandits Were Fooled.

Passenger train No. 5 on the Santa Fe
was held up by four masked men. about
500 yards east OF the depot at CORN, No.
Through the peaching of one OF the would
be robbers, the road officials became a. are
of the designs on the train some ten days
before. and the robbers were greeted with
n shower OF bullets.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
Carnenters I'm Session.

The eighth general convention OF the
United brotherhood of Carpenters and
Joiners OF America began It's session in
the state Capitol at Indianapolis About
seventy-f FIVE delegates we're present rep
resenting GAL local unions Governor
Matthews welcomed the delegates
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
Captured the Kidnapers.

Clarence Ward, son of Ferdinand Ward.
was kidnapped at Thompson, Conn, and
later recovered at Webster. Mass. He was
in buggy with two men, who are sup
posed TO be the fellows who carried him
of. and both of whom have been placed
nvdo
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
Mascot n Fast One.

The grand circuit meeting at Point
Breeze, near Philadelphia, was brought TO
a conclusion Thursday. and as a fitting
finale Mascot broke the track record, 2:09,
going the second heat in the free for all
pace in 2:OS saladin was the only other
starter.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
We're KILLED by a Passing Train.

A Panhandle train struck a wagon I'm
which Mr. and Mrs. Mcdonald, of Frazeys-
burg. Ohio. we're riding Mrs Mcdonald
was instantly killed. and Mr. Melon aid
was so badly injured that he died a short
while afterward.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
Fear an Eruption.

An eruption of Colima volcano on the
Pacific coast south OF Guadalajara. MeXl-
co. is threatened. and the inhabitants OF
the district at the base OF the mountains
and adjoining valley are greatly excited
An eruption at this time would result In
heavy loss TO crops and great damage to
other property.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-09-21
Fire at Soldiers Home.

Fire early Friday morning partly de-
stroyed the big barn OF the National Sol
diers' Home north OF Washing ton, causing
n loss OF about sic 900. 1t is thought that
some DISCHARGED soldier or crazed inmate
OF the home is responsible for the fires.