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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06
Hioyole Etiquette.

Here are some rules laid down by an
authority ON bicycle etiquette: "'In
mounting the gentleman who is accom-
panyine a lady holds her wheel; she
stands ON the left side of the machine
and puts her right foot across the frame
to the right pedal. which at the time
must be up; pushing the right pedal
causes the machine 20 start and then
with the left foot in place the rider
starts ahead-slowl at first, i'm order
to give her cavalier time to mount his
wheel. which he will do in the briefest
time possible. When ihc end OF the ride
is reached, the man q " dismounts
and is at his compan:o de to assist
her, she, in the meantime assisting
herself as much as possible. This is
done-that is, dismounting In the
most approved style by riding slowly,
and when the left pedal is Oh the rise
the weight of the body is thrown on it,
the right foot is crossed over the frame
of the machine, and with an assisting
hand the rider easily steps to, the ground.
In meeting a party of cyclists who are
known to each other and desire to stop
for a parley it is considered the proper
thing for the men of the party to dis
mount while in conversation with the
ladies. As to the furnishings Of the BIZ
cycle, to be really swagger, it must be
fitted out with clock and bell. lug
gage carrier and a cyclometer, the lat
ter being an absolute sine qua non to
the woman who cares for records.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06
Sale Made.

A lady who had recently moved to a
new neighborhood was one morning
called to the door by the violent ring
ing Of the bell. On the piazza stood a
dapper little man who Immediately
commenced talking at a mile a minute
pace: "Mornin, ma am. Dunno wheth-
or you know me or not. Most Of the
people round here do. I'm the man that
has fits. p"
The astonished lady thought that
some people claim distinction on very
strange. not to say unfit, grounds.
"Yes'm, have fits any time, any
place" he went on. Liable to drop
right down in one anywhere. Spect to
get pension. Sellin these wire hooks
for birdcages Every one buys some.
Give me anything they likes cents or
20 cents. Everybody helps me, cos they
know l have fits-liable to drop right
down in one anywhere. " The dazed lis
tener hastily gave him what change she
had and closed the door, thanking her
lucky stars that he didn't feel called
upon ''to drop down in one" right
there. Boston Transcript
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06

The smallest bound book in the great
collection of miniature books owned by
the New York Library society is a cam
paign document issued in 1852. 1t bears
not only the distinction Of being the
smallest volume in the great collection
referred to, but has been pronounced by
experts in booklore to be one Of the I'll
niest books in existence 1t contains but
IA leaves, each of which is closely
printed on both sides in microscopic
type. Each leaf is ia inches in length
and seven-eighths inch in width. The
title page bears the following inscrip-
ton: Life and public services of Gen.
eral Pierce. Respectfully dedicated to
General Lewis Cass. Concord Press.
1852. st. Louis Republic.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06
Sacred keys.

Every PERSONS feelings have front
door and side door by which they may
be entered. The front door is on the
street. Some keep it always open, some
keep it latched, some locked, some bolt
ed with a chain that will let you peep
in, but not get in, and some nail it up,
so that nothing can pass its threshold.
This front door leads into passage
which opens into an anteroom, and this
into the interior apartments. The side
door opens at once into the secret cham
Der. There is almost always one key to
the side door. This is carried for years
hidden in mothers bosom. Fathers.
brothers, sisters and friends often, but
by no means so universally, have dupli-
Gates of it. The wedding ring conveys a
right to one Alas, if none is given with
it Be very careful to whom you trust
one Of these keys of the side door. %.
w. Holmes.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06
Ewes and Electric Light t..

Physicians declare that electric lights
will in time work blindness to many
people. What the cool, restful green or
soft dusks are to ones eyes the tranquil
companionship Of rural few which
grows to candid friendship, unvexed by
distrust, is to ones mental health.
Again their manifold fetors fill the
night, aud are more or less absorbed by
the lungs, and must conduce to ones de-
terioration. The urban monster despoils
the man. and the woman, of course, as
we'll. New Orleans Times Democrat.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06
Outdoor Work Preferred.

Some years ago a young Irishman was
hunting for work among the farmers Of
western town at harvest time.
He made his application to a benevo-
lent looking farmer, who was attracted
by the young mans frank, merry face,
but was not really in need Of extra help.
"Can you GRADER" he asked, after a
moments hesitation.
Cradle. is it?" repeated the young
Irishman in bewilderment. THAT Oh
can, sorr, ben the owldest av ii chill
dern, but" he added persuasively,
couldn't yez give me job out av
dures, sorr?"-Youth's Companion.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06
Bible Arithmetic.

Ezekiel's reed was nearly IL feet; q
cubit was nearly 90 inches; hands
breadth is equal to SIS inches; fin
gers breadth is equal to little less
than inch shekel of silver was about
2s. Sd. a shekel of gold was e2; tai
ent Of silver was f4O0; talent Of gold
was nearly &c, 900; a piece of silver, or
penny, was SID; farthing was
equal to I'D; mite was less than q
farthing; gerah was = d.. an ephah,
or bath, contained gallons and pints !;
hin was quarts and pints; an omer
was pints; a cab was 5 pints. Lon
don Globe.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06
A LITTLE CHILD.

Bright. golden curls and Innocent white brow.
And lips like red rose petals blown apart,
And laughing eyes OF blusi pray you now,
Come yet little closer to my heArti
Nay fear me noti Thy child heart under
stands
Love that trusts all and knows not 10 con-
denim,
Give me to hold thy tiny. tender hands,
That l may warm my withsred soul with
them
Oh. let mo feel-since in my memory
No earthly love upon my life hath smiled
That heaven in mercy hath reserved for mo
The kisses and the clingng Of q child.
Atlanta Constitution.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06
FITS AND NERVOUS DISEASES.

When Henry NJ. Hall, NJ. D., late surgeon u.
;. A, Department of Tennessee, returned from
the war he found child afflicted with epilepsy.
Leading physicians were consulted, without
apparent benefit. Noted specialists could give
but little If any relief To rescue his child from
fate worse than death became the object OF
his life. For several years experiment followed
experiment, until at last success crowned his
efforts. In 1889 old age and infirmities in
duced him to impart the knowledge of how to
manufacture IL, under the agreement that a
bottle should be sent free Of all charges to any
one applying for it, who was afflicted with cpl
lepsy. Since then over 10000 free bottles have
been sent TO the afflicted Experience has
proved that il cures Insomnia, St. Vitus' Dance
and all forms of Nervous Affection. If you
want to try this wonderful remedy free of all
charge, write, stating your disease as plainly ~
possible give your age and post office Address
The Hall Chemical Co., West Philadelphia Pa
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06
LOOKING BACKWARD.
Look after tho Back: A Fall, q
Strain. . Constant Sitting or
STOPPING Position Brings
Backsche-D0 You Know
This Means the Kid
neys are Affectedl

How few people realize when their back
begins to ache that 1t Is warning pro-
,ided by nature to tell you that the kid
neys are not working properly. You have
severe fall, you strain yourself lifting OF
perhaps you are compelled to maintain a
sitting or STOPPING position for long inter
walls at time, your back begins to ache,
then your head, you become listless, tired
and weary, but do you understand the
real cause2 We think not, else you would
not use plasters and liniment on the back
which only relieve but do not reach the
cause. If you would rid yourself of the
pain and cure the root of the trouble. at
the same time save many years of suffer
ing and perhaps life itself you will take a
kidney remedy that has been tried and
proven that it will cure.
Mr. John ROBSON of 661 Russell Street,
Detroit, says: AS a result of exposure
during the war | have suffered ever
since with rheumatism and kidney trouble
Pains would start In my hip and go
around to my back Highly colored
urine denoted kidney disorder The pain
in my back was often so bad had to give
up work until the severity of the attack
passed away. have used many liniments
and other things, but received very little
relief Some time ago l started using
Doan's Kidney Pills and they have worked
a wonderful change in me- My back Is
all right now and owe it all to the almost
magical influence of Doans Kidney Pills
Mr. ROBSON was member of the Fifty
first Illinois Regiment, which served
through the war with honor and distinc-
ton Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by
all dealers price. so cents. Mailed by
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo. N Y, sole
agents for the L. s. Remember the name,
DOdn's, and take no other.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06
PROFESSIONAL MOURNERS.
'Curious CAlsbrisn Customs which May He
Observed In New York.

Curious CAlsbrisn Customs which May He
Observed In New York.
In the Italian quarter l found myself
the other day in a home which had been
darkened by double misfortune. A lit
tie Italian boy had fallen from fire as
cape to the street and been instantly
killed. His widowed mother, when she
came upon the body of her son. went
mad with grief and attempted to take
her own life. She was taken to the hos
pital
The boys body lay upon a table. and
blazing candelabrum stood at it's head.
At the side the boys foster father and
his wife knelt in prayer. Seated about
the room was a group Of women chant
ing an Italian death wall. One Of the
women raised her face, and her quaver-
ing voice filled the room:
Happiness has departed from us for
ever!''
And the others droned the refrain:
Forever
He will never be absent from our
thoughts!'
Never from our thoughts -
And so on, strophe and antistrophe
the chief waller leading and the chorus
echoing the dismal refrain. 1t was a
sight and sound to move even the
tardy sensibilities of a reporter.
Such scenes are not uncommon In the
Italian quarter, though they seldom
come under the eye of visitors. The pro-
fessional mourner is an institution in
some of the provinces of southern Italy.
She-the Office belongs entirely tn the
softer sex-is analogous to the Irish
"keener," but with the difference that
her wall is more musical than weird,
whereas the "keener" is weird, pierre
ing-almost anything but musical
The Italian wailers-they are called
"prefiche" in their native tongue-are
doubtless descendants of the profession
al mourners of ancient Rome. They are
most common, and their Office is most
clearly defined in the provinces of Abruz-
70 aud Calabria and in Sicily. There
they are regularly retained and reward
ed with fee. In other provinces rel
ative of the afflicted family may assume
the Office and lead the chorus, or the
function may be of wholly miscellane-
GUS character, all the mourners joining
in song of woe.-New York Herald.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06
GrAtitud0.

Gratitude is short cut to sincere and
lasting friendship Some people COM
plain that they have no friends. Have
they never had a favor done to them !?
Why, every man has had score of ia
vors done him every day Of his life |!
Those who bear it in mind, who say a
word of hearty thanks. who watch a
chance to do u favor in return, never
lack friends.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06
Not His Funeral.

Bluffkins wrote very bad hard gen
orally, but in writing hurriedly, max
ing an appointment with friend, he
excelled even himself
He had left the letter lying for half
an hour, and on going to address the
envelope he happened to glance at his
epistle.
Scarcely word could he decipher,
but calmly inclosing it he said to him
self:
AFTER all, what does it matter? It's
Hawkins has TO read it, not l. Dos
ton Budget.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06
Ambitious.

my hair, remarked the baldhead-
ed man as he rubbed his bare poll in a
reminiscent way, Twas the most ambi-
tious thing about me.
"Ah?" responded his companion ques-
tioningly.
"Yes; it always came out on top. -
Detroit Free Press
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06
An Easy Marx.

May awsk what you haver" re-
quested the tenderfoot politely.
Ace high. said Alkali Ike grimly.
"Oh, dear me. And I've only got
three kings. Seems to me neveh have
any luck at pokah.
'Taint all luck, mister It's speri-
ence. You'll Farm arter awhile. New
York Recorder.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06
His DisquaIifying Possession.

Attorney (for defense)-You say you
have not formed or expressed any opin-
ion in this case Now, sir, what do you
understand by the word opinion?
Venireman-Why,I have an idea
Attorney-That will do. Your honor,
I challenge this man for cause. -Chica-
90 Tribune
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06
Business.

Tailor have called after my ac-
count, DIR. A.
Debtor-Here is the money, but
have deducted shillings because you
have come in my consultation hour. -
London Tit Bits
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06
A Faithful Servant.

One night Prince Talleyrand was sud-
denly awakened by the firing of pistol
and seeing his valet walking about the
room he asked him what he was doing
"There was a mouse in the room,
your highness, and for fear it might dis
turb you shot il. "-Dia.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06
without Discrimination.

81 very much dislike to SEQ an old
man smoking a cigarette, said Miss
du Kane to young Mr.. Gaswell
"Why do you dislike to see an old
man smoking one more than a young
MANI" asked Mr.. Gaswell, as he COM
placently pulled at particularly odor-
Gus specimen.
81 don t. ''-Pittsburg Chronicle Tele-
Oranh
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06

The largest tombstone in the world.
a rough block Of granite, marks the last
resting place of Henry Scarlett Of Up
son county. Ga
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06

1t is estimated that 200 tons of os-
t-ich feathers have been exported from
CAPE Colony during the past 30 years,
valued at $50, 000,0 900.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06
ANYTHING TO Please.

Mudge-See here. what did you mean
by saying I wasn't half witted?
Yabsley-What shall I say? That you
are half witted ?-Indianapolis Journal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06

A monopoly is good deal like baby.
A man is opposed to it on general prin-
ciples until he has one Of his own.-Ex.
change.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06

A clever woman once gave very
smart esignation Of a secret as some
thing for one, enough for two, nothing
for three.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06

The annual death roll Of suicides at
Monte Carlo amounts on an average to
40.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-09-06

The strength Of the average horse is
estimated to be equal TO that Of ~
average men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-12
NORTH TOPEKA.
Items of Interest From the North Side q
the River.

Items of Interest From the North Side of
the River.
Chas. Curry. of Elmont, is very sick
with pneumonia.
Ed. Griffith is spending a few days with
his brother, VIII.
Mrs L. B. Hamrick will occupy po-
sition in the postofficc this month.
F. E. Kutz. teacher of the Auburn
school, is at home, his school having been
closed temporarily on account of diph-
liberia.
Candy, Nuts. Fruits. Christmas Green
in variety. Party orders specially at the
MAGNET.
Pure Pennsylvania buckwheat flour
and Canadian maple syrup at J, II. Hell
sr's1002 Kan. ave-
Geo. J. Graves & Sons, lis and lit
West Laurent street, North Topeka, for
buggy tops, cushions, wagons and bug
gies, built to order. Bell Phone 35S.
Miss Quindora Hartzell, for many years
a resident of North Topeka, and Frank
Fl. De Rhodes, of Kansas City, were mar
ried in Chicago on December 9. Mr.. and
Mrs. De Rhodes will be at home to their
friends after January l, at TOT West
Tenth street, Kansas City, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-12
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
It is Being Discussed by Carl Schurz's
Club at Washington.

It is Being Discussed by Carl schurz's
Club at Washington.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12-The National
Civil Service Reform league will begin
its annual meeting at Cosmos club today
with an unusually large attendance of
delegates
President Carl Schurz of the league
will deliver the annual address tonight
At the session this morning President
John Joy Edison Of the local association
briefly welcomed the league to Washing
ton.
The delegates were entertained at
luncheon today by the Rev. DR.. Mckay
Smith first vice president of the local
civil service reform association and to-
morrow between the morning and after
noon session, Col. G. Rice of the civil
service commission has invited the mem
bers of the league to meet the members
of the civil service commission at lunch
con at his residence.
On Friday evening the local associa-
ton will entertain the league and other
invited guests at reception at the Ar
lin2ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-12
FOR CLOTURE.
Senator Hill of New York EX-
presses Himself on 1t,
By Introducing a Resolution to
That Effect in Senate.
TO STOP DEADLOCKS.
His Method for Counting q
Quorum Also introduced.
Mr.. Call Calls Up His Armenian
Resolution Today.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 12.-The session
of the Senate lasted but one hour, and
was manly devoted to discussion of
Senator Dubois proposition to amend
the rules so as to distribute the appro-
priation bills among the various COM
mittees of the Senate. Senator Hill
reintroduced the amendments which
he proposed to the rules IN the last
Congress during the deadlock on the
repeal of the Sherman silver law, for
cloture and for counting a quorum,
and Mr.. Call of Florida gave notice
that he would to-day call up his Ar
menian resolution.
The clerk called the first order on
the calendar, which was the resolu-
ton of Mr.. Allen of Nebraska to
recognize the Cuban revolutionists as
belligerents Mr.. Allen said he sup
posed his resolution would be referred
to the committee on foreign relations,
and informed the Senate that the
Populist party, which was sneered at
as party of domestic grievances,
stood shoulder to shoulder with the
Republican and Democratic parties
for the maintenance of the Monroe
doctrine
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-12
THE WORLD'S MISSIONS.
Interesting Statistics Showing That
They Occupy an Immemse Field.

Interesting Statistics Showing That
They Occupy an Immense Field.
Boston, Dec. 12.-Rev. E. E. Strong,
D. D., editor of the Missionary Herald
of the American board of foreign mis-
sions, has complied a summary of statis-
tics of Protestant missions. 1t appears
there are 50,055 principal missionary sta
tions and 1888 out stations &C.
cupied by thirty-seven Evangelical
States, twenty eight societies in Great
Britain, six in Canada, seventeen in the
Netherlands, nineteen in Germany, three
in Denmark, two in Finland, six in Swe-
den, eight in Norway, three in Switzer-
land, two in France, nineteen in India
and Ceylon, two in Burmah, four in Chi
ma, thirty ght in Australia, fourteen in
Africa, one in Central America, and thir-
teen in the West Indies.
The protestant foreign missionary So
cieties have sent out $685. male mission
aries and SAFE female missionaries, a to-
tai of II, 5T4. They are represented by
70,303 native laborers, 1,517,6S8 commu-
nicanrs, and have an income of $14,-
441,S07. The thirty socie-
ties in the United States occupy 999
principal stations, 4,911, out stations;
have sent out ], 400 male and 2,403 fe-
male missionaries, and are represented
by IA 766 native 1aborers and 397 ,252
commandments. The income of the So
cieties is $5,006,809.
In addition to the above there are
many other organizations in Great
Britain working for foreign missions,
wholly or in part, the expenditures of
which for this branch OF Christian
effort are estimated at: Twenty-six other
societies, $61S,00O; four medical missions,
$31, 500: nine tract and bible societies,
$786,6S2; five missions to the Jews, $685.
500; British Roman Catholic Missionary
societies, about $4,000; total Still, 682
This makes the grand total income of
British foreign missionary and kindred
societies 81. 337. 275.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-12
Affecting Scene at the Funeral
Of Harry Hayward.
His Aged Mother Faints from
Sorrow and Exhaustion.
A MURDERER'S BURIAL
Flowers Strewn on the Coffin
by the Sad Family.
Autopsy Shows His Head was
Congenitally Defective.

MINNEAPoLIs, Mimi, Dec. 12.-At
the simple burial service over the. re-
mains of Harry Hayward, the muir
derer of Catherine Cling, at Lakewood
cemetery, there occurred a most tragic
incident. The ceremony was held in
the little chapel at the cemetery and
was attended by very few friends
and the members of the fam
lily, his brother Adrv included.
After the words of scripture and
prayer, Mrs. Hayward desired to
place some flowers on the casket, and
supported by her son, DR.. Thaddeus
Hayward, and her husband, advanced
to do SO. She walked around the head
of the coffin, strewing carnations as
she did so. When she had arrived at
the right hand side of the bier, she
hesitated. In response to a signal
from her, Thaddeus and her husband
loosened their support of her and she
stood alone. She raised her clenched
hands aad broke forth in low moan
ing tone:
Poor, dear Harry; poor dear Harry!
My baby boy! God has forgiven him!
Poor, dear Harry!'
With this the mother half turned
and started toward where Adry sat
In front of Adry she stopped, and lift
ing his face in her hands, said: Tell
him I've forgiven him, mother"
Her reproachfuI tones echoed in the
silent room. Seemingly half crazed,
the bereaved mother turned from her
elder boy to where lay her youngest,
her darling, and fell fainting into the
seat near by.
Before his death Harry, at the re-
quest of his brother, DR.. Thaddeus
Hayward, consented that an autopsy
should be performed and his brain ex-
amined. This was done at the morgue
by committee of physicians.
One of the specialists who conducted
the autopsy said that of the four stig-
mata named by Caesare Lonbrosa as
invariably characterizing degenerates,
three have been found, viz: Marked
symmetry of the skull, brain and face,
protuberant front teeth and narrow
and sharply arched palate. The fourth
one lies in the facial and nasal angles,
and will probably be found to exist
when the proper calculations have
been made from the skull measure
ments. The brain has been found to
weigh ffty-fve ounces, about normal,
and the defects in it, if any, are too
subtle for either knife or microscope
to detect,