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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
ABOLISH THE TURK
Advice Gratis to the Great Pow
ers Of Europe.
STORIES OF MOsLEN DIABoLIsM

Told in Letter from Reliable Amer
lean Fisud,sh Cruetties Perpetratsd
Upon Armenian. IA Trson-How the
"Zabtiehs" Amuse Them-eive. with Their
v,ctims-Nov-i Method OF Threatening
Christians Adopted.
Boston, June II "A reliable American
resident u Turkey IN letter about the
situation IN eastern Turkey received here,
says The question now pending holds
within n the iife or death OF oriental
Christianity Are those wicked and God
less fanatics to be permitted TO dip their
swords further IN the blood of innocent
Christians, not only in general massacres
but on highways. In their own homes, in
their fields and, worse than all. in the
prisons, by the hands of the government
itself Day after day the pitiful story is
told over and over again Of pillage burn
ing, torture, murder. violence, rape,
abduction, contiscation dissertation Of
churches, etc"
Specimen Mohammed IN Dev,ltry.
Here are some specimen cruelties perpe-
trated upon prisoners: X )rken Mardoi-
an of Semal village. OF Shadakh was
subjected To violent beatings, plucking
cut OF hair and forced TO remain stand
ing for twenty.four hours at a time,
Then Mulazin Hadjl and the prison keep
err Abdul kader, forced him TO perform
the Shatantopee (Satan's ring-the hands
are tied together, the feet forced through
between them and then tied together by
the great toes) Caspar Simonian, of
Khass village, of Moosh, was beaten for
nine nights by Zibtiehs by the order Of
Muhe Tohaoush and Captains E,konder
and Hadji Taieem They bound hum head
and foot, resulting in his death.
Put All Iron Collar on Him.
Sogho Shawian. or Alvason, of Moosh,
was kept in Moosh prison IN an iron col
lar and heavy iron chains on his feet He
was brought to BitIis prison in handouts
The Zabtlehs kept him in their room three
and half months Often they forced
him 10 stand for a long time hungry and
with beatings. When he would faint
they would pour water on him To revive
him, ana then would renew the beating.
They plucked out hi, hair and burned
him with hot irons. Saghatiel MerZoian,
Of Hosh Geld village, or Bavanik, was
violently beaten and chokei with ropes.
The prison keeper caused MIN TO be bound
TO "a ladder and beat him with his shoe on
the stomach, back, and head, and then
spat in his mouth.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
Weather Crop Bulletin for Iowa.

perts on weather a.! crops say of the
past week: Ample y in all for present
needs has been given e. at least three
fourths of the area of the state. Corn is
now generally in clean condition and
shows good stand, giving promise of a
large crop with favorable conditions In
the future. Oats, barley. spring wheat,
potatoes and flax are generally reported
in good condition. Pastures are improv-
ing. Small fruits are doing better Than
was expected.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
POPuLlSTS OF IOWA.
The Convention AT Des Moines Nominates
Full State Ticket.

DIES MONIES, June AT the session Of
the Peoples party state convention Il. IL.
Gillette, ex-representative, was made per.
manent chairman and l. w. Ivory per.
manent secretary. After several speeches
the following nominations for state offices
were made: Governor, Sylvester Crane,
Of Davenport; lieutenant governor, A. H.
Sterrett, Humboldt; supreme judge, l. w.
Ivory, Mills county; superintendent of
instruction, f. j. Stason, Sioux City.
The following is the platform adopted
First-The Peoples party of Iowa in
convention assembled reaflirms the prin-
ciples of the Omaha platform
Second We denounce the late decision
Of the supreme court on the income tax,
the recent acts of government 10y inJunc-
tion in the interests of corporate wealth
and the issue of interest. bearing bonds.
Third-Recogrizing with satisfaction
the expression of individual opinions
among citizens irrespective of party in
favor Of the restoration of silver to its
constitutional place in the coinage of the
country at the ratio of l6to-l, we extend
the right hand of fellowship to all men
who are willing to join us in the de-
thronement Of the money power of Wall
street and Europe and the emancipation
Of the producing classes of the world.
Fourth-We declare for the adoption of
the initiative and referendum.
Fifth--We further demand that until
such time as. "a government system of
finance can be established that all bank
ing institutions, national, state and pri-
vate, be required TO give security to de-
positors for all moneys received for de-
posit
Sixth-We demand that the legislature
OF Iowa shall provide 10y adequate legisla-
ton for the inspection of ali workshops
and factories where more than ten per-
sons are employed. that the physical and
sanitary conditions may be improved and
the lives, limbs health and convenience
of the employees be better guarded.
Seventh-The salaries OF our public Of
ficers beng far in excess of the returns
from productive industry, we demand OF
the next general Assem- bly, rcadjustment
Df the salaries of all public officers on IA
basis to correspond with the reduced
prices received for the products of labor.
Eighth-We believe that the expenses
of government should be borne in proper
tion TO the ability of the citizens TO pay
Them and 10 this end we favor a gradu-
ated state tax upon incomes, also a state
inheritance tax similar to those of New
York and Illinois.
Ninth-We demand a state tax of 10 per
cent. upon ali future contracts made pay
able in gold, the same TO be paid by the
holder
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
THREAT, AGAINST THE CHRISTIANS.
Dead Dog and Cross Utilized as the
Nehicle T., renf.

Dead Dog and IA Cross Utilized as the
Vehicle t., renf.
Sunday morning, April 30 In the entry
OF one OF the Protestant chapels, was
found a dogs head with a cross attached.
Upon the upright part of this cross was
written English, French, Russian,
American, German, Armenian" Upon
the cross piece was written. ''Ye intidels.
You have become rebellious In short
time you will see what viii become Of
you; oh, you traitors against the govern
ment."
In the Gregorian church was found the
rest of the dog With "a cross tied TO its
tail, upon which were written the names:
bulgarian, Italian. Greek" in addi-
ton To those upon the Protestant cross,
and the Threats were greater. THE Ar
menians have grown rebellious, and oth-
ers, too, but IL is the turn of the Arme
mans 10 be punished with the sword
Your fate has come. He who accepts the
true faith is safe"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
saturday June q.

Arthur George Van Sittart, secretary
of the British legation at Munich has
been gazetted British consul at Chica go
in succession to j. II. Sadler.
President u r.. Casset, of the First Ma
tional bank of Pella, Ia, was arraigned.
He waived examination on the charge of
bank wrecking and embezzling so, 900.
He is unable To give Slt 0OJ bonds, and
being TOO weak To be placed in Jail he is
guarded i'll his hotel by deputy mar
shall
All the trust" distilleries are now I'M
der guard of United States marshals be-
cause, rs alleged, of fear that the old own
ers will seize them if the supreme court
of the United States forIeits the charter
of the trust.
President Cleveland has refused a par
don To George NJ. Mcdonald, Of Chicago
sent up for eleven mouths and fined II, 600
for carrying on an alleged fraudulent
business
Florizel, the Prince of Wales horse,
was the winner of the e. 90 cup at the
Manchester (kng) races Dryers Ban
quet IL 'also ran.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
LABOR LEADERS GO TO JAIL.
Debs and His Coadjutors Surrender but
Debs Fails to SHOW Up Later.


CHICAGO. June 2--President Debs OF
the American Railway Union, entered
the office of United States Marshal Ar
mold and reported for removal 10 jail TO
serve the remainder of his first sentence
for contempt OF court. He was told that
he would not be wanted until p. IN. At
On. IN. Of all the other prisoners were
taken TO the Northwestern station in
charge of deputy marshal and started
for the Jail at Woodstock-ail except
Howard. He did not want TO be locked
up with the A. X u. men, as he had
matter at heart that is dearer To him than
the A r. Ia rival organization. SO
he will be sent u the Will county jail at
Joliet.
But when the other prisoners were
taken In charge ready 10 go 60 the train
Debs was missing. He had told the mar
shall at noon that he had "A good deal of
business to attend Co, but would be
through I'm time for the Grain and prom
ised To report at p. H. Three men were
sent out to hunt for him and told to
bring him in wherever found But up TO
train time he was not found, much 20 the
marshal's disgust, who said he did not
think Debs purposely missed the train.
The other men went on except Howard,
who will go today.
Talking of the matter Debs said: "As
matter of course, it's disagreeable. but
have become philosophical. BY the au-
thority vested in me l have appointed
Frank w. Phelan, o ST. Louis, an ex-
conductor, TO act as pres dent OF the
Anne rican Railway Union during my alb
sence He will go To ST. Paul next Mon
day To meet President Hill, of the Great
Northern, in regard TO the reinstatement
of the American Railway Union men,
and am confident that there will be no
strike on that account in view OF the
a Sreement Mr.. Hill made with us" Phe-
Ian is the aggressive American Rail way
Union man who was sent to jail for six
months last year by Judge Taft, at Cleve-
land, for contempt, the same as Debs
ct al.
AT latest advices Debs had not been
found
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
Great Relay Race Ended.

NEW YORK, June S.-The great relay
bicycle race of the red and the blue be-
at 1855 o'clock this morning. The actual
time of the race was 90 hours, SO min
utes. This breaks all American records
for relay race. General Miles and Post
master Dayton were at the end Of the
line TO receive the messages. The great
race, which had its start at Chicago at
$3.50 o'clock last Wednesday morning, was
begun after months of the most careful
preparatiOns
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
FOREST FIRES RAGING AGAIN.
Great Quantities of standing and Cut Tim
Der Devoured by Flames.

BRADFORD, Pa, June 1.-THE forest
fires that started last Saturday are still
burning herce!y, and large gangs of men
are working trying to prevent the flames
from spreading TO valuable property.
Elk county is again experiencing a num-
Der OF fires and the woods between Rus
sell City and Chaffee are ablaze and con-
siderable heavy timber is being devoured
by the flames. Kane is surrounded by
fires.
Fire at Sugar Run destroyed !, 800 COO
feet of logs and 1,C0) cords of bark be-
longing to Stout * Holden. ii. O. Os-
tranger lost 1900, 0)J feet of logs and sone
lumber. Aliens lumber camp has been
destroyed and the people of the place
barely had time To remove their house
hold goods. A big fire is reported be
tween Chipmunk and Limestone.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
HISTORY OF A WEEK.
Thur.day. June q.

The republic proclaimed few days ago
in Formosa has collapsed and President
Tang has escaped. The Chinese forces in
Formosa are disorganized at the approach
of the Japanese
At the annual meeting of the Chicago,
Rock Island and Pacific Railway COM
pHny the old board of directors was re-
elected and X. II. Cable continued AS
president
Wisconsin Odd Fellows have elected l..
III. Mead, of Shell Lake, grand master,
and agreed 20 meet next year at Stevens
Point.
j. Roosevelt, secretary of the United
States EN- oassy will represent the Unit
ed States in the international railroad
congress, which will begin at London on
June 26
Charles Cecil. young man residing
east of Muncle, Ind, was almost Instant
ly killed ny bolt of lightning while he
was coming out of barn.
TO call "A man a German spy is in
France "A sure way of securing his arrest,
and il is said to be the only form of cal
jimmy for which there is no legal re.
dress
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
Ohm PrOh lhItiOniAts.

SPRINGFIELD, June Ia. b. Logan, Of
Alliance chairman of tho state central
committee. called the Prohibition state
convention to order. Rev Gideon T.
Macklin, of Dayton, led in prayer. Miss
Harrietta G.. Moore. the temporary chair
man, set the convention wild in her OPEN
ing speech, the delegates standing on
their feet, waving handkerchiefs, and
continually shouting She spoke for
nearly an hour.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
Iowa Governor.bio Camna,y,.

DIES MONIES, June l0-General +. NJ.
Drake, the leading Republican candidate
for governor, won complete victory at
the Polk county convention held here
The delegation Of forty to the state con-
vention could easily have been instructed
for Drake had his managers thought best
to take such advantage They did not,
and the delegates will vote their individ-
ual preferences. According to the poll
taken the delegation stands thirty -four
for Drake and six for w. M. Mcfarland,
the present secretary of state.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
Killed IN the Kickapoo Rush.

GUTHRIE, q. r., June 6-A sad SEQUEL
to the wild rush into the Kickapoo reser-
walton was viewed in this city, when q
man named Valchester. from southwest
ern Kansas, drove through the city en-
route To his old home there having in
his wagon ii coffin containing the body of
his wife and 1.year-old child, who were
both killed in the rush Tor claims at the
recent opening. In the first wild dash
Valchester's wagon struck "a stone, was
partly overturned, throwing out the wife
and little one, who were trampled to
death by q score or more of horses
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
WIFE AND PARAMOUR SHOT.
George steltzer of Burt, Ia, Uses "A Gun
with Good Effect.

MASON CITY, Ia, June S.-There was a
big shooting affair at Burt George
Steitzer returned TO his home unexpected
ly and discovered his wife and worth
less young man, Fred Heath, in each 9TH
er's arms. The husband opened fire with
n revolver. The woman was hit in the
shoulder and young Heath was shot in
the arm and side He escaped through
a side door and started for the country on
a run.
The husband grabbed up shotgun and
started in hot pursuit, aud shot at him
twice Steitzer was caught by other par
ties and disarmed. He was brought to
Algona and lodged in Jail He says he is
not sorry, but wishes his marks manship
had been better and that he had killed
both. Ut l. Thought both of the injured
parties will recover
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
TAYLOR TO COME BACK.
The Embedding south Dakota Trea~urer
Is To Get Of Cheaply.

Is To Get OF Cheaply.
ABERDEEN, June II Attorney General
Crawford, ii. II. Horner and Charles IL.
Mccoy met in consultation here. 1t is re-
ported that an agreement in the w. w.
Taylor case was arrived at, substantially
as follows: Taylor is to return and sur
render himself, turn over all of his prop
erty to the state, and take whatever sem
tence the court may impose John L.
McChesney, of New York, also will
turn over To the state all his South Dakota
property. When all this is accomplished
Taylor's bondsmen are to be released from
the bond. The attorneys agree that under
the law Taylors sentence will be COM
parativeiy light, about one year in the
penitentiary
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
Guarded by a Dead Man.

CINCINNATI, June S.-A dead man kept
guard over the Osbourne Chemical works
at Eggleston avenue. John Nelson, the
night Waterman, died OF apoplexy in his
chair in front of the open door early in
the night, but his watch was effective and
the place was undisturbed. Brother Off
GERS who passed during the night saluted
Nelson and 1t was not till morning that
he was found TO be dead.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14

BRADFORD, June IL The forest fires
that have been burning In this vicinity
since last Saturday are about under con-
troll, but they are burning fiercely east Of
Sharon Centre, III Forest county. near
Watson Farm, near Oswayo, and near
pi0 Sandv
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
Non-Italian Pope Possible.

LONDON, June IA telegram from
Rome says the papal nuncios at Paris,
Lisbon, Madrid and Vienna will be ere
ated cardinals, this giving non Italian
cardinals preponderanc and making
non Italian pope a possibility, and max
Ing one of tho possibilities Cardinal Glib
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
Curfew Rings at Lincoln. Ills

LINCOLN, June S.-Under the direction
Of the city council the curfew Is sounded
each evening at 9 o'clock To warn all
children under Ia years OF age that it is
time for them TO be home and unless ac-
companied by their parents, they are
taken in charge by the polica
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
Indiana Town Burning Down.

Geneva, twenty miles south of Fort
Wayne, is burning down. There will
hardly be a building saved in the village
They have telegraphed to Fort Wayne
for fire engines
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
Two Police Chief, XIII Tnemsel YES.

SACRAMENTO, June IL Xxx Chief of
Police II A. Dillman committed suicide
on account of i'll health. He was a q.
A. h man and 80 years old
AMERICUs, Ga, June John La
mar chief of police OF this city. commit
ted suicide by taking strychnine. No
cause Is known
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
Kentucky Can spare some More.

SERGEANT. June II News comes here
from Beaver Floyd county, that John
Amburgy and man named Martin en-
gagged in a battle at the home OF AM
burgy near Beaver, Floyd county, which
resulted in the death OF Martin and the
probable fatal wounding of Amburgy.
The men had long been terrors in the
neigh borhood
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
Perfect Alibi for Buck.

SAN FRANCISCO, June l2.-The coroner's
inquest into the death of Miss Nellie Har-
rington, murdered In her own room ten
days ago, is concluded. The testimony
of four additional witnesses completed
perfect slibi for the late Senator Buck.
There Is absolutely no clue to the muir
darar
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
League Base Ball Records.

CHICAGO June 1.-THE scores on
League diamonds are reported as follows;
AT Baltmorc-Cincinn 4, Baltimore g.;
at on-Louisville o. Boston IL; at
Philadelp hia-Cieveland z. Philadelphia
6; at Brooklyn-Chicago 8, Brooklyn 2;
at New York-Plttsburg ,, New York o.
OF Washington-St. Louis IL. Washing
10
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
Four Men suffocrted I'm "A Tunnel.

PEKIN, Colo, June 10 Smoke from an
engine suffocated four men in the Alpine
tunnel. Their names were w. NJ. Flavin,
n. Matinee, engineer;
Michael Burns, fireman, and Oscar Cam
mann, miner. The bodies were brought
here.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
singular Case of Lightning Stroke.

LYONS, Ia, June iS.-During thun-
der shower Mrs. Charles Harklns. sitting
near an open door, was struck by light
ming and badly burned from her waist
downward. She retained her senses, her
clothes were not torn or burned, nor were
any other effects visible
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
Instantly Killed by Lightning.

LITCHFIELD, Ills, june II. - Mrs.
Sigloch was killed by stroke OF light
ming last evening. She was sitting under
some trees in front Of her residence when
the shock came. Death was instantane-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
Insane .t the Age of io5 Years.

QUINCY, Ills, June 12-Susan Cook,
aged los years and mother of sixteen
children. was adjudged insane here and
will be taken to the asylum. She had
used tobacco for over sixty years.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14

WAsHINGToN, June 1.-The improve
ment in Representative Hits condition
continues. Yesterday, for the first time
since his illness began, he was able to sat
up for a time in a chair.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
Made an Assignment.

NEW YORK. June 1O.-C. L. Wood bridge
81 Co., importers of dress trimming, but
tons, ETC., made an assignment, with liza.
bilities of $500 900 to $3.50 900
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
TERRIBLE HOLOCAUST IN GERMANY.
Fire in Mine Cremates $50 Men--ren
bodies Recovered.

BREsLAU, June 1.-The Segngolten
mine belonging to Count Won Donners-
mark, was on fire Out OF 500 miners at
work when the fire broke out only forty
reached the surface in safety. The fire
has been extinguished and ten bodies re-
covered
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14

MoNTEZUMA, Ia, June 1l-W. ii. Han
son, postmaster at Oak Grove, fired three
bullets into the body Of j. Rutherford,
his brother in-law Rutherford will die.
Family difficulties were the cause OF the
tragedy.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-06-14
Friday, June =.

f. r. Cassett, president of the First
National bank at Pella, la, has been ar
rested bv United States malsnal,
charged with bank wrecking ami misdp-
propriating y6),U0J Of the banks funds.
Edward Moyes, engineer; Elias Bolts,
conductor, and William Klease fireman,
were killed on the PHILADELPHIA and
Reading by rear end collision between
their freignU train and coal train near
Shamokin, Pa.
Just thirty pers ms who took passage OH
the Inflated Colima were saved from the
wreck.
The Standard Oil company and the
Scotch Oh company have concluded an
agreement, which Is 10 last three years,
for an advance in the price OF candles.
The Denver board of supervisors has
appropriated $50, 00J for the Mining and
Industrial exposition To be held in Den
YER next year.
The council at Jeffersonville, Ind, has
taken to action arrest, If possible, the
persons who have been filing the town
pump with broken glass