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The true northerner., 1897-08-11
THIEVES HUNTED DOWN.
Bold Gang Operating Near sturgis
Is Broken Up.

Sturgis, Aug. "a gang of thieves
has infested Sturgis some time, COM
mitting burglaries and other forms of
thievery. Saturday night the farm
house cellar of George Cannon, north
west of town, was robbed of two bar
rels of hams, barrel of side pork, sew
eral jars of butter, a quantity of canned
fruits and other provisions. A wagon
was used to carry off the plunder. The
rig was tracked TO south of town, and
part of the goods found in Tom Adams
house. Adams, Jerm, Cookingham and
others were all there, but they broke
and ran to cornfield. The officers fired
several shots and wounded Cooking
nam, but the men escaped across the
Indiana state line, 20 rods away, and
disappeared in another corn field.
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
NO LONGER AN ISSUE.
The Tariff Question Is Now Perma-
nently Settled.

For the first time ~ the history OF
American tariff legislation there is now
nnanimity among the business men of
the union in rejoicing over the passage
of tariff bill.
The Dingley bill, passed recently, is
not satisfactory TO everybody; no tariff
can be made TO please everybody; but
practically there is no revolt against it
except such as comes from academic
theorists wounded in their tenderest
and most vital pride, their pride of opin-
ion. The democratic opposition in the
senate was perfunctory only. Public
sentiment demanded its passage as
speedily as possible, and congress could
not safely resist THAT unanimous pop
ular agreement.
The tariff settlement now reached
with the general concurrence of the
people, will probably be final for this
generation. so far as concerns mere
theory. Particular schedules may be
altered under the teaching of experi-
ence, and according to the requirements
of changing conditions; but the mod
ifications, dictated 10y policy and ex-
pediency, are not likely TO furnish is
sues important enough to give distinc-
tion to great national parties. Whether
the duty imposed shall be a few per
cent. more or less is not a question
justifying the disturbance of every
business interest by its violent and
protracted partisan discussion in a na-
tional campaign.
For many years past the tariff has
been the subject of continual contrc-
versy necessarily disastrous TO business
interests, without a single compensat-
ing advantage. Now, accordingly, there
is general agreement that tariff pol
icy having been established, it is the
part of business prudence to let it
alCne, except so far as specific changes
in schedules are proved TO be desirable.
With that spirit prevailing, such incl
dental changes are likely to be discussed
temperately and agreed upon according
to their advisability.
1t seems safe to assume, therefore,
that the tariff issue as u main and pri-
mary cause of separation between na-
tional parties and different sections Of
the union has now been set aside for
many years to come, if not finally. Lit
tie political capital for any party is like
ly to be made out of it. Business, so
long bitter sufferer by futile econom-
ic discussion, will resent any new ef-
fort to revive the controversy and rip
up a settlement so necessary to the re-
pose and consequent prosperity of trade
and industry. The Dingley tariff is
likely to be the last general tariff bill
which will be discussed in congress for
many years TO come. Its passage marks
the close of a long era of proftless and
generally injurious debatc.-N. Y. Sun
(Dem.).
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
WHEAT CROP IMPROVES.
Average Yield Per Acre Now Esti-
mated mt 1881 Bushels

Lansing, Aug. 9.-The official crop
report for August says the average
yield of wheat per acre is 1881 bushels.
Compared with the estimate of July
l this is an increase of about 10 BUSH
els. Comparatively little threshing
had been done when the reports were
forwarded, but correspondents very
generally report wheat turning out bet
ter than expected. The crop has gen
orally been secured in fine condition
and is of good quality. The heavy rains
in the central part of the state just at
the close of harvest did some damage,
but it is not extensive. In few fields
the grain sprouted. The average con-
Gition of corn in the state is 81, COM
parison being with average years.
Corn made rapid growth in July.
Oats are estimated to yield about 26
bushels per acre. This crop is not yet
all secured, and the work has been
somewhat delayed by rain. Potatoes
promise about seven-tenths and beans
nine-tenths of the average crop.
The yield per acre of clover and tim
othy hay is slightly more than in aver
age years. Meadows and pastures are
now in fine condition. The average
condition of clover sowed this year is
o.. Apples promise about one-third of
an average crop.
The true northerner., 1897-08-11

A Sure Precursor of Better Times and
Prosperity.

The Dingley tariff has become law.
After an existence of two years and
IL months the Wilson-Gorman act,
the tariff for deficits. the "perfidy and
dishonor" tariff. which President Cleve-
land denounced and refused 10 sign,
and which became law by the expira-
tion of the ten days limit, has been
removed from the statute book. It's
career was shorter than that of any
other great tariff ever passed since the
act of 1882. which was displaced by the
compromise tariff in the following year,
and that career was as inglorious as 1t
was short. The democratic house OF
representatives, and president disowned
ii and the democratic senate could never
be induced to acknowledge its paternity.
Moreover, an important part of it, the
income tax provision, was nullified by
the supreme court.
Under particularly happy auspices
the Dingley act goes into operation.
The country, democrats as well as re-
publicans. had been awaiting its en-
actment with eager interest, for though
many democrats were opposed to it,
oil of them felt that its passage, through
the rest from all tariff agitation for
several years which it would cause,
would bring an immediate and wide
spread revival in trade. The republic
ans welcomed it because they were con-
vinced that it would abolish treasury
deficits. furnish adequate protection
TO all industries needing il. and start
every idle mill wheel in motion. There
are general rejoicings over its enact
ment throughout the country. Most
persons believe it will bring as bene-
fetal consequences as those which fol-
lowed the operation of the resumption
law Of 1879.
Seldom does fortune furnish so many
favors to any country in a single season
as it brings to the United States at the
present time. A shortage in the wheat
crop of the rest of the world is accom-
panied by large increase in the yield
in this country, and consequent eX-
panson in expectation, which is already
beginning to test the facilities of the
steamship companies. Not only has the
American farmer more wheat to sell
than he had last year, but market
for it is provided at fair prices. The
gold holdings of the treasury and the
banks are increasing, the silver folly
is discredited. and now comes the en-
ectment Of the new tariff to remove the
last vestige of financial uncertainty,
and usher in an era of business activity
which will rival the happiest period of
the past. Once more the republican
party has proven itself the greatest po-
litical organization in constructive abil-
ity which the nation has known. An
other republican promise has been
grandly performed and the prosperity
which has been absent for many years
will soon be restored to the country
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
DRIFT OF OPINION.

0Patriotism, prosperity and enter
prise are all included in the Bryan vo-
cabulary in the word "jingoism." Chi
cago Inter Ocean.
OReturning prosperity has left the
calamity-howling press nothing to do
but make faces at the new tariff BILL
Philadelphia Press.
OThe American farmer can sell his
wheat to-day for S12, 100000 more than
the same crop would have brought last
year, and every dollar represents 100
cents.-Chicago Times-Herald.
DWhat vexes the mugwump free
traders is the fact that the new tariff
bill is distinctly an American meas
ure, constructed by American states
manship, and primarily designed to
benefit American interests. Its abso-
Lutte freedom from foreign influence is
what makes it doubly offensive to the
American tories and toadies.-N. Y.
Mail and Express.
CBusiness is now free to go forward
without fear of tariff disturbance for
years to come. That it is taking adj
vantage of that relief from apprehen-
sion is fully shown by the unanimity
of the trade reports onthe increase both
of confidence and actual transactions.
II is not hazardous to predict that the
restoration of sound and conservative
prosperity will be so unmistakable dur
ing tho next year or two that before
there can be another national election
tIc disposition to upset things will have
Aisappeared.-Pittsburgh Dispatch.
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
BONS CONFESSES.
Tells the story Of His Horrible Murder
Of Pearl Morrison.

Crystal Falls. Aug. 6. - Bons has con
fessed TO having outraged and mur
dered Pearl Morrison. The confession
was made to Detective Charlesworth,
whom Bons supposes to be his friend.
He said he saw Pearl leave the main
highway and take the Blaney Creek
road and followed her. He made an in
sulting proposal and was repulsed. He
struck the girl three times in the face,
knocking her down, and jumped on her
stomach. He then outraged her twice.
Just as he was about to leave his VIC
tim, who he supposed was dead, she
groaned and opened her eyes. He then
choked her until he was satisfied that
life was extinct. He returned to the
place the next morning to make sure
that she was dead; if not, he intended to
complete his fiendish work. Bons start
ed his criminal career by burglarizing
a store in his home in Norway. Mich, in
1892. when he was but 16 years old.
Since then he has committed a number
of burglaries and hold-ups all over the
country.
Bons' confession was made second
time in the hearing of Attorney Hen
derson, of Norway, and NJ. b. McGee, n
leading citizen. The fellow is undoubt-
edly insane or is acting the part to per-
fection. This is not the first crime of
the nature he has committed He has
been identified by a young girl at Nor
way as the man who committed an as
sault upon her several months ago.
The appeals of leading citizens pre-
vented lynching Thursday night. The
miners employed in the surrounding To-
cations are now making threats. and
well defined report is current to the eff
feet that they have formed an organiza-
tion and will invade the village for the
purpose of lynching Bons. In the
meantime it is expected that Sheriff
Waite will take the precaution to move
the prisoner to another county.
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
DISH PROVES FATAL.
Noted Chef Eats TOndstoOIs to Test
Their Effects and Dies Soon After.

Grand Rapids, Aug. o. Francis
Warlop is dead, and it was his curiosity
killed him. He was chef of the Lake
side club, favorite place for dinners
and summer bahquets, and a lady
brought him basket of what she sup
posed were mushrooms and wanted
them cooked for dinner. Warlop said
they were toadstools, and she left the
basket at the club. Later in the day
Warlop cooked a few and ate them to
see how they tasted. He died Saturday
morning in spite of all the doctors
could do for him. He had been chef in
New York, Chicago and other places
and was considered an expert on mush-
rooms
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
INTERESTING FACTS.
hits OF Information from Many Points
I'm Mfchiuun

! I'm MICHIGAN.
Judge Cooley is improving at the
Flint retreat
Farmers at Niles are getting 76 cents
for their wheat.
a big corn crop is looked for in and
about Schoolcraft.
Thomas Taylor, aged IS years, was
drowned in the Clinton river near
Mount Clemens.
Mayor Loennecker, of Jackson, has
vetoed the new ordinance taxing bicy-
cles and allowing them to ride on the
sidewalks.
Ethel Smith, aged 13 years, daughter
of Henry Smith, a farmer living near
Dimondale, is dead as the result of Sc
we're burns she received recently.
Peter Jolibois, a brakeman on the
Duluth, South Shore q Atlantic rail-
way, was found dead on the track near
Even. He probably fell off a car, as
his neck was broken, the body other
wise being uninjured.
Lawrence Dusane, aged IA, of Mon
roe, in an attempt to reach a handful of
wheat in the hopper at Hurd's elevator
lost his balance and fell in headlong.
Dushane was drawn down and entirely
buried excepting his feet. When dis
covered he was stiff and nearly dead.
Street Commissioner Abel L. Klaver-
ing, of Holland, who was busy in the
streets Monday attending his official
duties, was found lying dead by the
side of his bed recently by his wife 1t
is supposed that heart failure caused by
over eXertion was the cause.
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
ROMANCE ENDS IN DEATH.
N. A. Daley, of Jenison, shoots HIS
Wife md PoisOns Himself.

Grand Rapids, Aug. I'll. A. DALEY,
a well-to-do resident of Jenison, Mich,
shot his wife Thursday at midnight.
Friday morning he took poison and
died while in charge of the officers.
The woman may possibly recover. Last
April Daley sent letter TO Mayor
Swift. of Chicago, saying he wanted a
woman of mature years as wife. The
mayor gave the missive to the newspa-
pcrs as a literary curiosity. The re-
suit was Daley received nearly 500 an
swers from women who wanted a
home. Out of the lot Daley selected
Mrs. Hattie Newton, a Chicago widow.
Three months ago they were married.
Daley was 20 years old, his bride AZ.
Their life was unhappy. Daley became
very jealous when his wife returner to
Chicago for a long visit. They quar-
relied and finally separated. Daley
very jealous when his wife returned to
her allegiance as his wife.
The time was up Thursday at mid
night. but she refused to resume wife
ly relations. He forced his way into
her bedchamber and pressing his army
musket against her breast fired. The
woman seized the muzzle and pushed
~ aside, but the charge penetrated her
right side. She staggered from the
house in her nightgown and fell bleed
ing on the doorsteps of Luman Jeni-
sons house, where she was found.
Daley was arrested, and as there is no
Jail in Jenison, he remained in the Gus
tody of officers until morning, when he
was taken to Grand Haven.
Before taking the train he was al
lowed to enter a saloon and drink sew
eral glasses of beer. At the bar he fell
backward in spasms. He had man
aged to slip strychnine into the beer,
unperceived, and was dead in few
minutes. Daley left a note indicating
that he had contemplated suicide by
drowning. Daley had a fine farm and
considerable money and drew $50
month pension for the loss of n hand
during the war. He was widower
prior to his recent marriage, and had
daughter, a Mrs. Taylor. of Grand
vile. Nothing is known of Mrs. Daley,
except that she has a son in Montreal.
She lived secluded life in Jenison, had
few friends and no confdants.
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
Falls Exhaustcd in His puIpit.

Albion, Aug. 9.-The afternoon ses-
sion of the Methodist camp meeting on
the grounds three miles west OF this
city was marked by sensational i'm
cident DR.. l.. II. Fiske had nearly fin
ished his forceful sermon, when he sud-
denly turned pale, stopped speaking
and fell headlong into the arms OF
Presiding Elder Graham. DR.. Fiske
was completely exhausted by the heat
and crowded condition of the tent ard
the ceaseless energy of his sermon.
He was removed to a cottage and re-
covered soon.
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGED.
Manager of "a Bicycle Company in
Trouble.

Grand Rapids, Aug. o.-Charles A.
Thayer, vice president, treasurer and
manager of the Hamilton -Kenwood BIZ
cycle company, was arrested Wednes-
day on a capias for the alleged embez-
element of $4,000 of the funds of the
company at the instance of James \.
Droste, TO whom as trustee the ac-
counts of the concern were assigned
when the plant was mortgaged to the
j. Frederick Baars estate. 1t is claimed
that before the mortgage was given he
took all the money in sight and went to
Colorado, only recently returning.
Thayer came here from Hamilton, Ind,
bringing his bicycle works here and
consolidating them with the Slight
works under the name of the Hamilton
Kenwood company, with 100000 cap
ital.
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
Post Office Robbed.

Houghton, Aug. 0. - The post Office
at Calumet was robbed of 5000 in cash
Friday night Fortunately Postmaster
Grierson kept his surplus stamps and
cash in vault of bank in the same
building, so the burglars got only the
cash proceeds Of the days business.
Two men in a buggy passed thrugh
Houghton at three o'clock Saturday
morning, and kilograms to all points in
the district may intercept the suspect
ed parties
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
A New ORGANIZATION.

Milwaukee, Aug. 9.-The Northwest.
ern Lumber and Sash and Door Sales
mems association was formally organ
lied in this city Saturday. f. N. Smell,
OF Milwaukee, was chosen temporary
chairman, and A. w. Mckenzie, of Ar
bor Vitae, temporary secretary. A con-
stitution was adopted and much gem
eral discussion of matters OF general in
terest to the trade took place.
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
saginaw Hallway Troubles.

Saginaw, Aug. 7.-Messrs. Morley and
Loring, receivers for the Union Street
Railway company, have applied to
Judge Snow for an order directing Pres
ident Snow and Treasurer Woodruff to
turn over to the former all the books
and papers belonging TO the company,
including the lease of the bridge AT
Bristol street. The officers have been
cited to appear Saturday morning and
show cause why the order should not
be issued
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
PENSION LIST GROWS.
Nearly 100000 Persons Now Draw.
ing Money from the Treasury.

Washington, Aug. 9.-The pension
roll of the United States has almost
reached the million mark. Commission
CT Evans has just issued a statement
showing that at the beginning of the
fiscal year the pensioners numbered just
9s3, ,52s, IN increase of 1850 for the last
year. During that year 5o,1o1 new pen
sions were granted and 3,o71 persons
were restored to the rolls. Old age and
disease, however, is working great in
roads into the lists. for there were 81
06o deaths during the year. Other
sources of loss were 1.074, from remar-
riages of widows; 1,s45 orphans at
tanned majority. 2,6s3 failures to claim
pensions, and $500 losses from other
Causes
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
HoIInnder, to Celebrate.

Holland, Aug. THE semi-centen-
nial committee has sent out handsome
invitations for its festival of August 2j
and &c. American and Holland flags
are at the top Of the card. Accompany
ing it was a printed slip stating in brief
the story of the Holland immigration to
the United States in lS47. The whole
Elan of the festival will be conducted in
true cosmopolitan style.
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
Women Raise Finds.

Marquette, July 6.-By acting as con-
stands, and with proceeds from a con-
cert and ball game the women of this
city will pay almost half the amount
due on the Pere Marquette statue late
ly erected
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
Holland Rents Grand Rnpids.

Holland, Aug. 8. - The Valley City
Gun club, of Grand Rapids, contested
with the Holland Gun club Saturday for
n silver cup, which Holland won from
them some time ago. The result leaves
the cup the permanent property of the
Holland club, they getting 1O7 and
Grand Rapids 90 out of 156 singles, and
Ga to Grand Ranids' 60 out of 80 doubles
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
Ronfmcn EIned.

Benton Harbor, Aug Ga recent
visit of the revenue cutter Calumet has
filled the hearts of several boatmen with
grief. AS a result of the call fines ag-
gregating $4,000 have been made
against many boats for infringements
of the rules of navigation and the treas
ury department.
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
Died Of Her Hurns

Charlotte, Aug. 6.-Ethel Smith, the
13-year-old daughter of Henry Smith,
Diamondale farmer, fell into a bon
fire and was so badly burned that she
died. Smith lost his wife few weeks
ago and the tragic end of his daugh-
ter so discouraged him that he took a
dose of morphine and will die.
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
Loss of nm Entire Family.

Newroe, KY, Aug. 0.-During an elec.
trio storm the home of farmer named
Bostwin. near Gibbs Cross Roads. in
Tennessee, was struck by lightning.
The house burned and Bostwin and his
wife and grown daughter were burned
to death. a son and farmland jumped
from the window. but in their fright il
is thought they ran to the Cumberland
river and were drowned.
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
Crime of n NEGRO.

Holland, Aug. 7.-Thursday night
John Cullen, negro porter at Hotel OF
tawa, waylaid and assaulted Lydia
Brown, waiter girl II years old, whose
home is in Chicago. Friday he was
found under a bed in room % and ar
rested by the sheriff. Miss Brown died
at eight o'clock Friday night.
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
Big shipment of stove boards.

Belding, Aug. 6.-The Belding Hall
Manufacturing company, of this city,
has just made shipment of 13 full
carloads of "stove boards" This is
believed to he the largest shipment Of
this class of goods ever made.
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
Theft of Dtauopd.

Sturgis, Aug. 6.-The residence of
Mrs. Mabel Tyler, of this city, was en-
tered 10y burglars. and diamonds val
ued at $1,000 and gold watch and other
Naluables taken.
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
Arrested for Raising nils.

Detroit. Aug. 6.-Gertrude Meddaugh,
of Clifford; Lydia Underhill, of Flush
ing; Sherman Jones. of Jackson, and
Will Whitmore, of the same city, have
all been arrested for raising bills.
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
Eire NJ .IenIsnn.

Grand Rapids, Aug. THE sawmiil
Of Luman e. Lucius Jenison. at Jenison.
burned Friday afternoon. Loss on mill,
$4,000; on lumber. $4,000. No insur-
ancc.
The true northerner., 1897-08-11

Buffalo, N. Y, Aug. 9.-The National
Democratic Association of Colored Men
Is called to meet in convention at Co
lumbus, o., on September %.