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The true northerner., 1896-01-31
Did You Ever

Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for your
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direct influence in giving strength and tone
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Large bottles only SOC. at Longwell Bros,
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The true northerner., 1896-01-31
An Old Soldiers Recommends
tiOI

In the late war was soldier in the
First Maryland Volunteers, Company
G. During my term of service con-
tracted chronic diarrhea. Since then
/ have used great ammount of med
icine, but when | found any that would
give me relief it would injure my stom-
ach, until Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhea Remedy was brought
to my notice. | used it and will say it
is the only remedy that gave me per-
manent refief and no bad results fol-
low. / take pleasure in recommending
this preparation to all of my old COM
rades, who, while giving their service
to their country, contracted this dread
full disease as | did, from eating un-
cooked food. Yours truly, A. +. Bend
ing, Halsey, Oregon. For sale by Long
well Bros, Druggists. Tjan
The true northerner., 1896-01-31

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is
famous tor its cures of bad colds. Ii
opens the secretions, relieves the lungs
and aids nature in restoring the system
to healthy condition. If freely used
as soon as the cold has been contract
ed, and before it has become settled in
the system, il greatly lessons the sever
ity of the attack and has often cured in
a single day what would have been a
severe cold. For sale by Longwell
Bros, Druggists. [jan
The true northerner., 1896-01-31

If asked the question "Have you got
a stomach?" it would be safe to on gen
eral principles, to answer Yes" But,
if you are sure of it; that is, if you ever
feel any distress after eating or any
pains of whatever description in the
region of the stomach, you have got
something more than an ordinary stom-
ach; in other words, you have got IA
diseased stomach. The stomach is a
powerful muscle, and the proper rem
edy for tired muscle is rest. Try the
Shakers Digestive Cordial, for this
product contains digested food, which
will nourish the system without any
work on the part of the diseased or
gans, but it aids the digestion of other
foods as we'll. You can test its value
in your case for the trifling sum of 10
cents. Sample bottles at this price are
carried by all druggists.
LAXOL is the best medicine for chill
dren. Doctors recommend it in place
of Castor Oil.
The true northerner., 1896-01-31

some time ago Mr. Simon Goldbaum
of San Luis Rey, Cal, was troubled
with lame back and rheumatism. He
used Chamberlain's Pain Balm and a
prompt cure was effected. He says
he has since advised many Of his friends
to try it, and those who have done so
speak highly of it. 1t is for sale by
Longwell Bros, Druggists. Liam
The true northerner., 1896-01-31

Mrs Dan Cook is threatened with
pneumonia.
Verne Harris will lead the c. meet
ing next Sunday evening.
Miss Clara Wassman is home from
Dowagiac for few weeks.
George Kidman is suffering from a
broken leg, received while scuffling.
Miss Henwood of Dowagiac was en-.
tertained by Bertha Rose last week.
Mrs. H. A. Olds is suffering from an
injury to her side, caused by falling on
the icy steps.
Misses Birdie and Bea, twin daugh-
ters of Miles Harris, celebrated their
eighteenth birthday last week We'd
nesday.
Catharine f.. Ragan was born in
Herkimer county, n. Y, FEBRUARY 20,
1S41, and died January %, 1896. In the
year 1856 she came with her mother to
Cass county, Mich, her father having
died when she was two years old. Feb
uary 25, 1868. she was married to War
rem Cory. They resided in Silver Greek
until 1876 when they moved to the pres
eut home. She gave her heart to God
about 20 years ago and was faithful un-
til death. A husband, one son, one
daughter, sister, Mrs. Levi Harris,
and half brother, Philip Bateman of
Benton Harbor, are left To mourn.
Funeral services were from the house
Friday, Rev. j. IL. Reese of Bangor of.
ticiating. The remains were laid to
rest in the Lawrence cemetery. A post
mOrtem examination revealed a gall
stone.
The true northerner., 1896-01-31
Major Max,
3o6S3. A. ]. c. c.

MAJOR MAX Is solid gray
with black points, and is superb
individual. His breeding is the
very best, combining the blood of
Stoke Pogis 5th, Polonius, Rex,
Marius, Roiter I'd, Farmers Glory,
Gray King. and other celebrated
Jerseys. Tabulated pedigree for
inspection. MAJOR MAX will
be kept for service at my barns
on east Paw Paw street.
l. W. WHITBECK, Paw Paw, Mich.
The true northerner., 1896-01-31

II an an old soldier of the rebellion.
A year ago was in bed all winter with
chronic rheumatism. Three doctors
failed to give me relief. Two bottles OF
Burdock Blood Bitters put me on my
feet 1t is worth its weight in gold
w. b. Knapp, Litchfield, Hillsdale, Co.
Mich.
The true northerner., 1896-01-31

Eczema of the scalp, or scald head,
even in its most severe form is never
failing cured by Doan's Ointment, the
surest specific for all itchiness of the
skin.
The true northerner., 1896-01-31

Blood and nerves are very closely re-
lated. Keep the blood rich, pure and
healthy with Hoods Sarsaparilla and
you will have no trouble from nervous
ness.
Hoods Pills are the best after-dinner
pills, assist digestion, prevent constipa-
ton. % cents.
The true northerner., 1896-01-31

Even catarrh, that dread breeder of
consumption, succumbs TO the healing
influence of Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil
The true northerner., 1896-01-31

Try a can of Hopkins Steamed Hominy
(hulled corn). It's delicious. Full qt., 10c.
The true northerner., 1896-01-31
In our goods are no flaws,

In our goods are no flaws,
And it's simply because
They're examined by experts,s see
Ere they're made into clothes;
And, as everyone knows,
They're perfect as perfect can be,
The material in all III. S. & M.
suits and overcoats is free from
imperfections often found in the
most expensive fabrics, because
every inch of cloth passes through
the hands of expert examiners to
guard against imperfections.
These little things count when it
comes to wear and service in a
suit. We have them in prices to
suit all purses at the Long Brick
store of +. Smith & Co. Every
thing is bargains at Smiths to
close winter stock.
The true northerner., 1896-01-31

1t is a fact that you save
the price Of an extra pair of
pants by changing them on
and off with those Of your
suit.
No others fit at waist and
hips like Our "H. S. & NJ"
sort.
They're perfect in the leg,
set well over the shoe and
you never saw a prettier lot
Of patterns than Our new ones
Just in.
The true northerner., 1896-01-31

This Label on a Garment insures
- Perfect Fit and Satisfaction.
The true northerner., 1896-01-31
L stands for the Best that Money
Can Boy or Skill Produce.


Can Boy or Skill Produce.
The little busy bee, we're told,
Improves each shining minute;
And when she settles down to
work
Her stingers strictly in it.
Our store is busy as hive;
Well make things buzz all
winter;
And when you get a asuit from us,
You'll find that it's a hummer.
We sell the H., S. & M. cloth
ing and the best of everything.
+. Smith & Co.
All men are equal in this land,
we say,
And then to prove it turn the
tramp away;
The we'll = dressed man success.
and plenty knows;
All men are equal when they
wear good clothes.
The true northerner., 1896-01-31

1t pays to dress we'll at all
times, but when a man can buy
the best clothing at our prices we
don't see how he can afford to
wear out of date attire. +.
Smith & Co.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-28
CHAMPIONS OF SUFFRAGE,
At the Annual Congress All
the Officers Were Re.
elected.
Sarah B. Cooper of this City Sc
lected as an Auditor of the
Association.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 27.-The
Woman Suffragists reelected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing year: Honor
airy president, Elizabeth Cady Stanton,
New York City; president, Susan B. An
thony, Rochester, N. y; vice. president
at-large, Rev. Anna H. Shaw, Phila-
delphia; corresponding secretary, Ra-
chael Foster Avery, Philadelphia; re-
cording secretary, Alice Stone Blackwell,
Boston, Mass; treasurer, Harriet Taylor
Upton. Warren, O.; chairman COMMITTEES
on organization, Carrie Gait, New York
City.
AS under the constitution auditors of
the National association must be changed
every year, Miss Loury Clay of Kentucky
and Miss Sarah B. Cooper of San Francisco
were elected to those positions.
To-day's sessions were devoted to re-
ports of various committees and memorial
addresses. During the afternoon the mem
bers, upon the invitation of Mrs. John R.
Mclean, attended reception, where they
were presented to Mrs. Julia Dent Grant.
Tonight the new star to the woman
suffrage flag, the State of Utah, was the
most important feature, and a cordial
welcome was extended the Senators and
Representatives in Congress from that
State.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-28

Mexican Government, and Don Rafael
Castro was in those days counted the rich.
est man along the coast. His widow mar.
ried again and survived her second hus-
band and when she died left heirs, of
whom Mrs. Peck, the executrIx of the es-
tate, is one.
The action at law continues to be a topic
OF general interest, though many believe
that none of the titles to the land can be
distributed. The filing of the demurrer is
evidence of notice taken by the nearly $50
defendants, who join in it, that Mrs. Eliza
beth Peck and the Castro estate, as it is
commonly termed, have at least come into
court, but they believe that whatever
rights may be claimed have not been prop
erly set forth. The many hundreds of
owners OF lands who have lived so long
in their homes undisturbed look upon the
action as hardship, even though their
titles shall be found good in law, for the
legal proceedings will cause them consid-
cradle expense and annoyance. 1t is quite
probable that, in case the plaintiffs shall es-
tablish their claim, the present owners will
retain their homes, even though il must
be done by a repurchase of the property.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-28
SANTA CRUz'S
BIC LAND SUIT.
Defendants in the Sequel
Rancho Litigation
Demur.
FIGHTING FOR HOMES.
Scores of Land-Holders Whose
Title to Property Has Been
Questioned.
FIVE TOWNS ARE INCLUDED
Heirs of DON Castro Seek to Recover
the Vast Tracts Formerly
in His Dom ain.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, Jan. 25.-The de-
PENDANTS in the big land suit which covers
all the property on the Sequel rancho
and Sequel augmentation have begun to
take action. One hundred of the many
landowners inte rested have filed de-
murrer, declaring the court has no iuris-
dletlon of their persons nor of the subject
OF the action, and that the plaintiff has no
legal capacity to sue; that the complaint
does not contain sufficient facts; that the
alleged cause of action in the complaint is
barred by the provisions of sections 319
and 343 of the Code of Civil Procedure of
California; that it is not alleged whether
any person is interested in the estate of
the deceased, or was or was not in the
possession of the real estate, or whether
this action was commenced for the pur.
pose of enabling the plaintiff to take the
charge and management, and OF entering
upon and preserving from damage, waste
or in jury, the real estate in the complaint
described. And, finally, the defendants
say that it is not alleged whether or not
the decedent, Martini Castro Depeaux, left
child or any other heir.
This suit has become known since the
complaint was filed some six weeks ago as
the Sequel augmentation suit, or, locally,
the big land suit of Santa Cruz County.
1t is brought by Mrs. Elizabeth Peck. the
executrix, and the heirs of Martina Castro
Depeaux, the widow of Don Rafael Castro,
who. after his death, had married Mrs De-
peaux. She had sold large tracts to f. A.
Him & Co., and this firm sold in turn
to the present holders. The heirs claim
ha Fl 0F 1o%f
Many of the two hundred defendants have
declined to join those who filed the demur-
rer. claiming that they had not been prop
erly served, and they take no judicial no
tice of suit having been brought. Others
say that if their deeds, which they obtained
through the f. a. Him Company and
other original purchasers from Don Castro
are not good, they are ready to surrender
title.
Besides the defendants named in the com
plant there are some 200 or 800 owners of
lands that were originally of the Castro
estate, but they obtained their deeds di-
rectly from Don Castro in his lifetime.
The plaintiff has acted on the theory that
if deed from the original owner were
necessary in their cases, 1t would be also
necessary to the title of the defendants.
The lands embrace a section of country
from the Santa Cruz Mountains to the
sea, some fifteen miles broad, including
the towns of Highland, Sequel, Capitola,
Aptos, San Andreas and some of the finest
farms and orchards in the county, on
many of them handsome residences and
fine homes having been built.
Plaintiffs in this suit claim that Martina
Castro Depeaux was not mentally sound,
having been for some time IN an insane
asylum, and that she was incompetent to
give deeds to the property in question.
The land was originally grant from the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-28
SANTA BARBARA FLOODED.
State Street Becomes an Impossible Sheet
of Water.

State Street Becomes an impossible Sheet
of Water.
SANTA BARBARA, CAL, Jan. 27.-
Santa Barbara has within the past twelve
hours been treated to the fercest downfall
of rain ever experienced here. About 4
o'clock this morning the deluge began,
and at IL O. clock this forenoon I'll inches
had fallen, fully half of the precipitation
occurring within two hours. The effect
OF this great food, falling upon the already
sodden earth, cannot be conceived. Little
actual damage was done, however beyond
the outlying of few ill-graded streets and
the caving in of an occasional sewer.
State street, the one business avenue of
the city, broad thoroughfare two miles
in length, covered with concrete and lined
by business houses throughout the better
portion of its course, was selected by the
little rivulets in the upper part of town as
their smoCthest course to the ocean, and as
q consequence torrent poured down the
street at furious rate, filling it from curb
to curb with sheet of water seven inches
in depth. The two sides of the street were
for the time effectually separated.
The cellars of Fithian block now under
erection, were filled with water and the
city fire engine was brought into requisi-
ton to pump them out. The railroad
track was flooded at Saticoy and land
slides and washouts have occurred be-
tween here and there. There is some hope
that the southern train due here at noon
may meander in before tomorrow morn
ing. The channel was so rough this morn
ing that the gasoline schooner Santa Cruz,
belonging to Justinian Cairo and plying
between Santa Barbara and the island.
which left port, was obliged to turn back.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-28
MAY SUCCEED RURYoK.
Potter Palmer Mentioned as an Actfvs
Candidate for the En6assadorship
In Eern11Uv

CHICAGO, ILL, Jan. ga morning
paper prints the following: Potter Palmer
may be the ambassador to Germany to
succeed the late Theodore Runyon, who
died Sunday.
1t is said that an active movement IN
Mr.. Palmer's favor has been started among
influential Chicago politicians, among
whom the name of w. K. Carlisle is men,
toned as being particularly interested,
but the latter maintained a frigid reserve
when called upon last evening.
Potter Palmer is one of the most dis
tinctively Chicago men in the city and his
career during his forty years residence
here has been not unlike that of the city
itself. Starting in small dry
goods store on Lake street forty
years ago he soon built up
a business which had the largest retail
trade enjoyed by any house, not in Chicago
alone, but of the entire West. He is prob
ably as well known as any man in the city,
and his successful business record is one Of
the most remarkable in the West.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-28
STOCKTON IN DANGER.
Mormon Channel May OrertoU and In.
unddte the Cifu.

STOCKTON, CAL, Jan. 27.-It began
raining heavily again this afternoon aud
the already swollen streams are tonight
assuming a dangerous aspect. Manufac-
turing institutions located along Mormon
Channel expect to have shut down in a
few hours. The water is running through
the streets of Linden tonight, and it is
feared that Mormon Channel will leave its
banks in this city before morning. The
channel was Ugh to-day and 1t is probable
that the result of last nights rain has not
been seen here yet.
At Linden heavy rain fell last night
and to-day. The San Joaquin River at the
county bridge is but a foot and half be-
low the high-water mark but the water is
rising rapidly. At Lockeford the .Moke-
lumne River was reported very high. The
water ran over the levee into the J. G. Kerr
ranch, flooding the tract, which is bottom
land. at Pennington it was said that Lit
tlejohn Creek could stand whole lot more
rain.
A farmer who camel to town this morn
ing on the Cherokee land road reported
that water from the Calaveras River was
running into North-street canal near the
West winery. An authentic report was
received here to-day that Ryer Island was
be ing flooded by a break in the levee
The island is three hours distant from
here by steamboat and is on the Sacra-
mento side of the San Joaquln's channel
1t is ell reclaimed, and thousands of acres
of grain are threatened.
A special dispatch to the Mail from the
head of Grand Island, received to-day,
says that the San Joaquin River at that
point is 81 inches higher than ever pre-
viously known.
IA M.-Mormon Channel is now rising
at the rate of five inches an hour. It is
expected that the boiler-rooms of the
wooden mills will be flooded before morn
ing. Heavy rain is reported tonight from
all points in the San Joaquin Valley. The
San Joaquin River has risen one foot dur
ing the past twenty-four hours and is still
swelling. Tributary streams are running
bank full and threatening to overflow.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-28
YET FAST ON THE SANDS.
Crew and Cargo Being Taken
From the Stranded Steamer
st. Paul.
During the High Tide of Full Moon
Another Effort Will Be Made
to Save the Ship.

LONG BRANCH, N. j., Jan. q. = One
half of the crew OF the stranded steamship
st. Paul were taken off this morning and
shipped to New York, where they will
go on board the steamer st. Louis, the
sister ship of the st. Paul, which is to take
the latter's place on Wednesday. Captain
Jamison ana two of his highest officers
were left behind.
All day the work of moving the cargo
was kept up, and by tomorrow morning it
is expected will all be taken off and be on
its way to New York.
No attempt was made to-day to haul off
the stranded ship on account of the ex-
tremely low tides, caused by the westerly
winds. The wind must be from the east
before the ship can be floate1. The moon
will be at its full on Wednesday, ana on
that night the tide will be unusually high.
The davits and movable tackle, weighing
hundreds of tons, were transferred to
lighters and tugs to-day in order to tighten
the ship.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-28
IN THE DISTURBED DISTRICTS.
Great Destittttion FOJIotcs the Raids of
the KaErds.

Great Destitutiors FolIotcs tho Raids of
the Kmrds.
BOSTON, Mass, Jan. 27.-The following
letter from Constantinople, under date of
January 4, surveys the general situation in
the disturbed districts of Turkey:
"On December 81 a terrible slaughter of
half of the Christian inhabitants of Bird
jik took place. 1t is said that the Kurds
did these things. Panic prevailed at An
CORA and all along there to Nicomedia last
week. Some new danger has threatened
Sivas. AT Marash the situation is not
good. Mr.. Terrell has been promised that
regular troops shall replace the Redif
Guards there and has had new cautions
given the Governor. At Cesarea the situa-
ton has improved, though confidence is
weak. At Harpoot restitution is terrible
beyond all comparison with other places
yet heard from.
The total killed known is 1908, and
1904 houses have been burned. The area
here included is about one-fifth of the
whole devastated, but it seems likely that
| the losses are one-third of the whole. At
Mardin it is still impossible to go outside
OF the walls OF the city. At BitIis there is
more security for the missionaries who
Will pIOOdDIN ISudiu tileIb ali Winter.
Adana has suffered a good deal from panic.
Hadiin IS still safe, but reports are now
circulating of trouble there.
1.-The college (male) Of the American
Board of Harpoot has commenced its
classes. At Siyas the missionary schools
have been reopened and the people are
venturing out fairly well. There has been
season of fasting and prayer at Mar
sovan. The people say that even the
nursing babes were made to fast until
noon.
Relief work grows apace. The Duke of
Westminsters committee has sent $25, 900
more. In Van about 5000 people are being
helped with funds sent DIR. Grace Kimball
of Bangor. Me-, who has rented two public
ovens for feeding the poor. Consul Hapson
at Moush has the Hassoun villagers still
safe, and is furnishing them with grain.
"In Trebizond about 5000 people are be-
ing helped. At Harpoot relief work has
been authorized after pressure from the
English and American legations and the
first $1,000 has already been distributed.
At Constantinople missionary rooms are
transformed into a clothing warehouse
The clothing and bedding go mainly to
near points, Trebizond and Cesarea
1.-The ambassadors have interviewed to
save the populace of Zeitoun and consul
lar commission has been accepted to go
there and mediate and prevent massacre
when the place surrenders."
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-28
KNIGHTS LANDING THREATENsD
BaoktCater From the Broken Levees En-
oroachfn0 Upon the Totcn.

BaoksCater From the Broken Levees En-
crOdchinO Upon the To,Cn.
KNIGHTS LANDING, CAL, Jan. 81
The water is still pouring into the break
in the Lippineott levee. two miles below
town, but the backwater is a quarter of a
mile below town, and has not perceptibIv
risen since yesterday. 1t now seems that
unless there is big rise in Cache Creek.
the water from the Lippincott break will
not make any further encroachments upon
the town territory.
Advices from down the river are to the
effect that the break on the Hershey place
is now about 700 feet in width and much
deeper than it was last year. AS result
while the river is not as high by four or
five feet as it was last year, the water in
the Yolo basin is foot deeper than it was
ever before known.
There was terrific storm late yesterday
afternoon, during which an inch of rain fell
in few minutes. The storm continued dur
ing the night, and to-day the weather has
been verv showery. At o'clock this
morning the rain for the twenty.four hours
amounted to 1.50 inches.
The Hays d Garoutte tract is flooded
When the Lippincott levee broke the back
water swept over the Wright farm and
attacked the north leyee, on the HAYS &
Garoute tract. 1t soon gave way, and a
great volume of water poured in. The
tract comprises about 1000 acres, and was
guarded on all sides by what were sup
posed to be secure levees. Nearly all was
under water to-day. Mr.. HAYS moved his
family to the residence of William Brown
ell and his household effects to Woodland
yesterday afternoon.
This afternoon the water from the Lip
pincott break was reported to be gradually
creeping this way. A force of men has
gone down to see ii anything can be done
to avert food. The wind has subsidized,
but the river has risen three inches since