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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-11-04
RICHEST FIND IN YEARS.
Bessemer Ore I'm the Old Channel of the
Michigamme River.

Iron Mountain, Mich, Oct 31.-The
find Of Bessemer ore in the old channel
of the Michigamme river at the Mans
field mine promises TO be the richest
and most extensive that has been dis
covered in the upper peninsula in re-
cent years. Investigation proves that
the deposit is over 1000 feet in length
and is supposed to have a great width
and depth. AS soon as the lower dam
is completed, which will prevent the
water in the new channel from back
ing up into the old, the find will be
tested. In many places the ore is so
soft that ii is thought il can be mined
with a steam shovel loading directly
into cars. The cost OF changing the
channel of the river has not exceeded
$4,000, and the ore in sight is worth
many times that sum.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-11-04
CLAIMS MOST OF MT. PLEASANT.
Real Estate Man Wants Eighty Acres of
the Town.

the Town.
Ithaca, Mich, Oct. 30.-John Jeffery.
a real estate man here, has claimed
eighty acres of land in the heart of
Mount Pleasant The land covers the
south half of the city and includes the
Central Michigan normal school and
the fine residence portion Of the city.
When John Jeffery, ST., died he held
a warranty deed TO the property from
a man named John NJ. Hursh, who
made the deed from his wife by power
Of attorney. Mrs. Hursh claimed the
deed was a mortgage and that she
never gave him the power of attorney.
Then a man named Robert Hillock Sc
cured a deed from Mrs. Hursh and
commenced suit against Mr.. Jeffrey
and heirs to set aside the Jeffery deed
and got a clear title. Jeffrey claims the
Hillock decree is not valid on account
of an error in the proceedings. The
case will be upon the Isabella county
circuit court docket this fall. The land
is worth over $780, 900.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-11-04
Dead Under "A Load of Lumber.

Benton Harbor, Mich, Nov. g.
Charles Evans, ex-treasurer of Eau
Claire, was found dead Saturday morn
ing under a load of lumber that he
had been hauling from this city. The
team had turned out of the road and
dumped the driver and lumber in a
promiscuous heap, where he had
smothered in the blankets.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-11-04
Michigan savings Bank I'm Trouble.

Big Rapids, Mich. Oct. 29.-The Me-
costa county Savings bank. of Big Rap
ids, is embarrassed and Cashier Cum
ningham says it will not open it's doors
today. President ID. f. Comstock re-
fuses TO talk. Ii is believed that the
assets will equal the liabilities.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-11-04
Insane from Cigarettes.

Jackson, Mich, Nov. 3.-Robert
OConner, aged IS, son Of a wealthy
man of Louisville, KY, escaped Sun
day night from the sanitarium at Bat
tie Greek, where he is being treated for
insanity, and bought ticket for De-
troit. He was arrested by Jackson off,
GERS and returned TO Battle Creek Mon
day. The young mans insanity is said
to have been caused by smoking cigar
cites He is very wild and violent
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-11-04
Summer Cottages Robbed.

Holland Mich, Nov. 2.-Parties with
a boat have been systematically rob-
bling cottages at the summer resorts
in Macatawa Park and Highland Park,
near Grand Haven. Mrs Edward Lay
ton and son, Leo Bridges, were arrested
by the city marshal Friday. He seized
their boat, which contained a variety
of goods. The woman claims that her
husband lives in Chicago. other ar
rests will follow
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-11-04
Mother and Child Burned to Death.

Jackson, Mich. Oct. 31.-News reached
the city yesterday that Mrs. Albert
Robinson. aged 35. and her year old
daughter, were burned to death in
their house in Sandstone township yes
terday morning. 1t is believed that
the cause was explosion OF some kero-
sene which was being used to light a
fire
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

terrific noise. Following the first big
wave there was q second one not SO
large, but he thinks it made fully as
much noise.
Mr.. Sakai, an assistant expert of
the Iwate Local Office. was one of
those saved. A report submitted by
him to the local Governor graphically
describes what he had to endure. On
the fateful evening he was lodging in
an inn at Kuji. He felt a number OF
earthquake shocks while sitting in a
room of the inn, aud observed with
surprise that though objects suspended
-as lamps-did not oscilliate much,
the shock he himself experienced was
quite considerable. At abont ten
minutes past g p. N. he heard noise
outside like the crack OF pistol,
which was followed five minutes later
by rumbling sound, resembling the
explosion of steam boiler. The lat
ter sound came evidently from the
direction of the sea. At the same time
an up aud down motion OF the ground
vas felt. at first somewhat feebly. but
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
London an Overcrowded City

Arthur Clayden, lecturing in Lon
don, stated, as Startling fact, that
of the $50, 900, 900 inhabitants of H.
900, 900 square miles of the British
Empire, no fewer than $40, 900, 900
are provided upon the 121, 900 square
miles of the United Kingdom and the
limited area of British India. Nearly
40, 100000 people are packed like
sardines on 12l,000 square miles,
while on the 5000, 900 square miles of
Australasia there are fewer that 4,000,-
900 inhabitants. On the area which
constitutes the Metropolis, although
only a four-thousandth part OF the
size of the seven colonies OF Austral-
asia, there are over a million more
people than are to be found u the
whole Of those vast areas
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

match. The full fronts and backs are
arranged over fitted Innings that close
invisibly in centre back. The front
is gathered ut the centre of neck band
and waist line, three tucks being
shirred across the front at square yoke
depth with novel and becoming ef-
feet. The sleeves are mounted with
short full pufls, according to the latest
mode, the waist being decorated with
single rows of insertion. The stylish
bretelles are edged with insertion over
ribbon, and frill of lace falls from
the upper edge of the. e.standing collar.
which is decorated to match bretelles.
The skirt falls in graceful shape, the
front side and three back cores form
ing smooth adjustment in front and
on the sides, the back being plated or
gathered at the top, rs preferred.
Very pretty dresses in this style can
be made from organdy or batiste in
colored floral designs over silk Or cot
ton Innings. The mode will be found
among the newest designs for fall wear
and can be copied in wooden fabrics
with bretelles of velvet--a YES, of silk
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

with great loss of life. In the Iwate
section fully thirty.one towns were
devastated, and in the Prefecture of
Miyagi almost eighteen towns or
hamlets.
"Of course, the survivors oil have
strange and interesting stories to re.
late. One man l heard say that he
saved his life by running up to the
top OF mill. His friends were en-.
quilted by running in their fright to.
wards the beach. He says tho first
shock he felt was slight and 10 paid
put little attention to it. Then big
wave started to come inland. In half
an hour the damage was done and the
waters were back to their usual level
again. He thinks the big rush of water
proper did no5 last over five or six
minutes, and it was accompanied by a
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
A Curious Test of Coins.

In America au alloy of one.tenth
copper is used in coins to harden
them and make them less susceptible
to abrasion. In England the amount
of alloy is less only one-twclfth. Re-
Gently controversy arose among the
mint officials of London as to which
coins, English or American, would last
the longer. In order to put the mat.
ter to test two small steel cylinders
were fixed on revolving rod and one
filled with United States and the other
with British coins. 1t is needless to
say that all of the letters, milling.
etc., were worn from the English coins
twelve hours before they were finally
totally elfacel from tho American
coins.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

gradually growing in intensity. Con-
cluding that something extraordinary
was about to happen, he rose hastily
and prepared to leave the house.
just at this moment number Of sheds
on the beach were struck by the waves,
and amid an appalling din their ruins
we're swept forward into the street.
Mr.. Sakai rushed from the house, but
the night was 30 dark that he could
not decide whittier to fly, During q
moment OF hesitation hugh billows
overlook him and swept him away.
As he was being swept on his head
struck against what he supposed to
be storehouse floating among the
waves, and his body was tumbled over
and over three or four times. He at-
tempted to reach the surface of the
water, but lumber and debris kept
him down. lie concluded, therefore,
that his only chance was to keep as
composed as possible, and holding his
breath be remained under the water
for what seemed space of five
minutes. After that he was able to
get his head over the surface and
breathe three or four times. Again O
big building drifted toward him, but
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
LADIES' FANCY SLEEVES.

The styles depicted in the double
column cut are an innovation on the
plain full models so long worn and are
quite feature of the new basque and
fancy waists this season. No. l is of
light figured silk, shaped with smooth
under and full upper portions over
fitted Innings. The upper portion is
gathered at the top and on the side
edges, the centre having n tucked
shirring that arranges the fullness in
butterfly style. The outline at the
wrists can be pointed, or plain, as pre-
ferred. No. 2 is developed from
Persian silk lawn over fitted Innings
of yellow silk. The sleeve is shirred
in mousquetaire style, its soft wrinkles
across the arm being caused by gathers
along the edges of seam and tucked
shirring on each side of the full pouf,
that droops from shoulder to near the
elbow. The top is decorated with a
bow of satin ribbon and the wrists
can be plainly completed or finished
with frills Of lace as shown.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

ventional roller skate, which will en-
able the skater to skim along over any
road smooth enough for bicycle.
Two years ago the "skaycycle," as it
is called, made its appearance. Iu
had pneumatic tire. The original
pattern was introduced in the United
States, but has never been popular,
probably on account of its high price
-S25. There is too much ice skating
in the United States to admit of the
permanency of the popularity of any
form of roller skates.
Not so, however, in England, where
the inventor of the skate claims that
"a skate which is Independent alike o.
the tickleness of the climate and the
more or less intermittent enterprise OF
the skating.rink promoter is q long
felt want. The new appliance, which
is really an adaptation OF the princi-
Pile of the cycle to the old.fashioned
roller skates, is furnished with pneu-
matte tires and ball bearings, and it
will not be long in all probability be.
fore the slight exertion of energy on
them over reasonably smooth and
solid road is still further reduced by
the introduction OF the principle of
geared action.
The skates are held to tho soles OF
the shoe by the ordinary clamp in use
on ice skates of the club pattern, but
hnve au ankle support, which is kept
in position by a leather brace lined
lambs wool and which fits about the
calves OF the legs.
1t is claimed that the skates may be
safely used in both up and down
grades, and that with practice a speed
of ten to twelve miles may be reached
on fairly good road. Several of the
English PAP ers are enthusiastic over
the future of the road skate, pointing
ont that in its use every muscle of the
legs, back, mock and arms is brought
into play. This is true also of saving
wood, an exercise which has never be
come q National fad.
The English road skate is q cumber-
some thing The wheels are about
four inches in diameter. The skate
may be folded up for travelling.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

Thomas d. Mckay, for two years
past General Passenger Agent of the
Central and Union Pacific Railroads
at Yokohama, arrived on the steamer
China for short vacation trip. He
has travelled on three different oc-
casions this year through that portion
of japan recently devastated, and in
talking about the remarkable seismic
disaster he said:
''rhe earthquake affected fully $50
miles of the coast line. A great wave
rolled inland and wrought havoc to
many villages and their Inhabitants.
Fishermen five miles out mt sea were
unharmed and returned at night to
find their towns destroyed and homes
wiped out of existence. The great
loss was in the Miyagi, 1wate ard
Aomori procedures. In the Aomori
country eight towns were badly ruined,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

1t is reported that the wave was as
high as eighty feet, and that, though
more or less variation occurred ac-
cording to locality, the devastation
and damage inflicted by the wave were
most serious in places facing the
southwest. Strange to say, fishermen
plying their trade about five miles off
the coast noticed merely slight swell
and had no suspicion of the occur.
renee Of such catastrophe. As soon
as reports of the calamity were re.
ceived steps were at once taken to ex-
tend succor to the sufferers.
The local Chief of Police was direct
ed to visit the scene OF the disaster,
tho Secretary of the Prefecture was
dispatched to Higashi Hei, the Coun-
cior to Kisen and Minanmi Hei and
the Chief Tax Collector to Kunohe.
At the same time thirty-three clerks
and police inspectors, together with
ll3 police constables aud 450 coolies,
were sent to various afflicted districts,
to succor the survivors, to dispose OF
the remains Of the killed and 10 re-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

as he had no power to buffet with the
waves he addressed himself to husband.
ing what was left of his strength. At
last he could no longer hold his
breath, and had to swallow the salt
water. The act was followed by loss
of consciousness. The next thing he
knew was that people we're talking in
his vicinity, and opening his eyes he
found himself in temple OF Kuji,
about two and half miles away from
the inn whence he had been swept.
He was told that his body had been
found amongst mass of lumber, and
extricated with difficulty.
An official report OF the effects OF
the tidnl wave has been issued as fol-
lows:
"On the 10Th inst. the weather was
misty from morning and the ther-
mometer fuctuated between eighty
and ninety degrees Fahrenheit, about
ten degrees higher than in ordinary
years. People suffered much from
this unusual heat, but did not think it
particularly strange, the weather be-
ing generally tickle in the Baiu (spring
rain) season. The 18th, coinciding
with the May festival, according to
the old calendar, feast was held in
every family, and the hours were pass
ing merrily, when, at dusk, repeated
shocks of earthquake we're felt, and
at about s o'clock in the evening q
sound as if made by the firing of big
cannon was heard from the direction
OF the sea, off the coast of Higashi Hei
district. Such sound from the sea
not being uncommon, the inhabitants
did not pay much attention to it,
thinking that it might be caused by
men.of-war practiciug gunnery. Only
n few minutes hal elapsed when a
seismic wave suddenly rolled In with
terrible force, and towns and villages
along the coast, through distance OF
175 miles, were inundated. In mo-
ment men, cattle, buildings, ships,
etc., were almost entirely swept away,
so that towns which had been thickly
populated only the day before were
turned into sandy wastes. Corpses
were piled in heaps, houses we're com
pletely wrecked and the whole scene
presented the most ghastly and heart
rending aspect, impossible to describe.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

the central figures in aL important
function. The Prince was installed
Chancellor OF the Welsh University,
and the Princess was given the degree
of Doctor of Music. The Princess of
Wales wore the hood, cap and gown of
n Doctor of Music of the university,
the rich scarlet of the robe, the outer
hood of indigo blue, and the inner
hood OF puce being particularly be-
coming. Mr.. Gladstone, who, with
his wife, attended, was enveloped in
the ample scarlet folds and puce hood
of an LII. ID. his grandson bearing the
train of the Chancellor. A less i'm
posing figure than the big folks, but
quite as winsome, was the Mayoress of
the town in her quaint, National
garb. She received the Prince and
Princess Of Wales at the station.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
A nMman.Fa Hen.

One OF tie strangest freaks of nature
has been unearthed by New York
resident in New York market. IL
consists OF human faced hen, whicn
he found in lot of 10000 chickens
which had been brought to New York
from Michigan. The hen is Ply
mouth Rock. It's eyes are set below
beetling brows. The chin is double.
and the nose resembles that OF man.
Its tongue also resembles that of hu-
man being. Several OF the claws have
fingernails.
The fowl is said to be decided cpl.
cure, spurning the corn which gener-
ations of its ancestors have considered
wholesome, preferring moistened
bread and cake. The present owner
of this strange freak Intends keeping
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

Care apart in front. The bell sleeves
are special feature CT this fashionable
Jacket, being conveniently adapted to
slip over the present style of dress
sleeves. The sleeves are circular in
shape and reach to below the elbow,
the gathered fullness adjusting them
gracefully at the top. Jackets in this
styles can be worn with any style of
waist and skirt and are usually made
of satin, velvet, rich heavy silk or
broadcloth to match or contrast with
the skirt.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

store order. Neighboring towns aud
villages that escaped unhurt offered
the services Of their fire brigades and
coolies, and the number OF working-
ingmen available altogether amounted
to above 1000. The disaster having
proved fatal to many medical prac-
titIoners living along the coast, and
the survivors having lost their supply
of drugs nd'instruments, the greatest
difficulty was experienced in extend
ing efficient aid to the sufferers. A
large quantity OF carbolio acid, BAN
dages and such things was quickly
sent, and ut the same time fifteen doc.
tors aud fifteen nurses we're expressly
engaged and dispatched to tho scene
of disaster. Even this proved insuf.
ficient. IN consequence of the multi
tude OF sufferers, but how to meet the
urgent need of the moment was per-
picking problem, the number OF medi-
cal practitioners in this prefecture
being from the first comparatively
small AT this juncture twelve sur.
geons from the Second Military Di.
vision and seven doctors, two phar-
maceutists and twenty-eight nurses
from the Red Gross Society arrived,
and we're forwarded to one or other of
tho afflicted districts. But the ambu.
lance staff still proved inadequate, and
on the arrival OF a party of troops
belonging to the Sendai En-.
gineering Corps one surgeon from
the same division and five physi-
clans and one nurse from the Fuku-
shima branch of the Red Cross Soci-
ETY., the detachment from the Sendai
barracks was hurried forward to Mi
yako, and the physicians from Fuku-
shima were distiibutedto other places.
In addition to the above q number of
medical men have been requisitioned
from towns and villages adjoining the
afflicted districts, and drugs, instru-
ments and other matters needed IN
surgical operations are being for
warded to places where they are
wanted. Further, in order to give
prompt relief to survivors suffering
from starvation, more than 1000 koko
of rice have been sent with all speed
to the scene OF the disaster.
"According to the latest official re-
ports the casualties to life and prop
erty in the afflicted districts, including
Hokkaido, stand as follows:
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
THE LATEST DESIGNS IN sLEEvEs-BY MAY MANTON

fancy Of some Of our mondaines, and
it is said that birds and feathers are to
supersede flowers. The novelties in
millinery which have been so success
full during the "granta semaine" are
gray hats with white feathers, pale
pink straws caught up on one side with
q panaohe OF white ostrich tips and
black velvet bows, as cache-peigne !;
rice strsws and white velvet, with
Malmaison roses half hidden beneath
feathers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

The quantity of material forty-four
inches wide required to made No. ]
design for lady OF medium size is
two yards; and to make No. 2 design
two and one-half yards.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
A Winsome Welsh MayOress.

The Prince and Princess of Wales
lately made tour of their ancient
principality, and at Aberystvith were
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
Houses
Washed
$3.50

Total. ,975 5,3JO 9,313
The damage to boats and fishing
gear, that we're washed away or de.
stroyei by the big wave, is estimated
at 100000 yen in Miyagi, $4,000
yen in Iwate and 10000 yen in
Aomori, all in round numbers. II to
these figures be added the damage to
cultivated fields, to houses and the
loss of oiher valuables as we'll as cash,
the whole must reach a very large
figure. The fishing industry alone in
each of the three districts produced
over 800, 900 ven year on the aver
age, aud this has been seriously Grip
pied, especially in Iwate, owing TO the
destruction of the fishermen and their
implements.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
AUTHORIZATIONS FOR A GIRL.

ATTRAcTIvEGowN FOR GIRL.
This attractive gown, says May
1(snton, il made Of cream and cherry
colored silk, trimmed with insertion
over cherry ribbon, and decorated
With belt and Eossttss Of ribbon 70
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
DAINTY AND NEW.
INNOVATIONS AND NOVELTIES
ON FEMININE GARMENTS.
Bolero Jacket with Bell sleeves
for Early Fall Wear.-Rccent
Changes In the styles
OF Sleeves.
T7HE bolero jacket with bell

HHE bolero jacket with bell
1, sleeves, writes May Manton,
is among the latest importa.
tions for early fall wear.
Heavy black corded silk is the ma
terial represented. the trimming being
bands of embroidered jet or net laid
over cream faced cloth. =. The chiffon
ruche worn around the neck that ends
in large bow with iabot ends in front
may be omitted in favor of the Aaring
Medici collar. The jacket is simply
shaped by shoulder and under-arm
seams, the round outline reaching the
waist with slightly pointed corners that
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
BICYCLE SKATE.
An English Invention for Fast Road
Travelling.

Inventive genius in England has
turned its attention TO the perfection
of a road skate, an adaptation of the con
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

northern shOreD OF Jhphn and
q caused the loss of some 81, 900
lives on June 10 is told in full detail in
the advices recently received at San
Francisco by the Pacific Mail steamer
China. The first reports were not ex-
aggerated, and in addition to the loss
of life there we're over 5000 persons
seriously wounded and in bad condi.
tion owing TO the destruction of hos
pital facilities and medical stores.
The damage to property is enormous,
and is roughly estimated in the Off
cial report at nearly 1,000,0 900 yen.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

II with the view of ascertaining
whether the odd markings are trans
mltted by 1t to its progeny.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
WAVE OF DEATH.
DETAILS OF THE TIDE THAT
SWEPT NORTHERN JAPAN.
Some 27,OOO Persons Were Killed
ana 5000 IDjured-Whole
Towns and Villages
Swept Away.

yTTHE story of the tremendous
tidal wave that swept the