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Board OF Pension Examiners.

Washington. Nov. 22.-Assistant Sec
rotary Of the Interior Davis has made a
reorganization of the board of pension
examiners. Colonel w. T. Pierson, who
was detailed from the pension bureau
as chairman of the board has been re-
called to the bureau and Colonel II.
Bruce Of Illinois has been appointed
chairman. Colonel Bruce is a brother
in-law OF Senator Teller OF Colorado and
has been identified with the work of the
board for twenty years. ]. w. Bixler
Of Iowa and Captain f. G. Hall Of Penn
sylvania. long connected with the ad-
Indicating Of pension cases. have been
appointed vice chairman OF the board.
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State Notes.

Grand Rapids capitalists are to de-
velop the pearl fishing industry in
southern Michigan and employ several
hundred men gathering mussel shells.
in which some valuable pearls have been
secured this season.
Twenty cars of coal broke loose from
a train near Marquette, Mich, and
jumped the track. More than 200 tons
Of coal were scattered over the track.
J. w. Ulm. of Chicago, has commenced
foreclosure suits against the Ohio Paper
company, Of Niles. Mich, for $153, $3.50,
and the Niles Paper Mill company for
$40, 731.
Sebastian Mutzger of Daggett Mich,
committed suicide by hanging.
At Gladstone. Mich, fire destroyed
Blttner's meat market, Conroy's hotel
and Aaron Miller's building.
Harry Cummings Of Burr Oak, Mich.
drank wood alcohol by mistake and ex-
pired in a short time.
Peter Peterson of st. Joseph, Mich,
who attempted to murder his sweet
heart. Miss Eliza Harris. July 4. was
sentenced to eight years in prison.
DR.. Isaac b. Sexton, survivor of
the war Of 1912, is dead at Sparta,
Mich, aged 92 years
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Two Children Dead. and Their Father with
His Throat Gut.

Ms THROAT Cut.
Oconomowoc. Wis. Nov. "A mys-
terious ard shocking tragedy was COM
mitted at this place some time between
10 O'Clock Friday night and o'clock
Saturday morning at the family resi-
dence Of Ernest Cornell, on Oak street.
Two little children-Willie Cornell. aged
6 years. and Lille. aged 4 years-were
found dead. lying on their bed with
their threats cut. and Ernest Cornell.
their father. was lying on the floor with
a cash across his throat which extended
from ear TO ear Cornell was able to
make a statement after his throat was
sewed up. He said that a man named
Lewis. a horse skinner. had come to his
house Friday night and induced him to
drink a lot OF whisky, and that after
drinking the liquor he started to read a
newspaper, but soon lost consciousness
and knew nothing more until he was
awakened by the clock striking at 80
Saturday morning.
Cornell said that Lewis has been
boarding with him for some weeks, and
that his (Cornells) wife and Lewis were
together much OF the time. Cornell said
that Friday evening he asked his wife
not TO leave the house with Lewis, but
that she refused and went i'm spite OF his
entreaties. There were four children in
the Cornell family, the two living being
Mrs. Cornell's by a previous marriage
and the murdered ones children of the
present union. The general opinion is
that Cornell killed the children and
afterwards attempted TO commit sui
eide, because of his domestic troubles.
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Guilty of Parricide and Suicide.

Saginaw, Mich. Nov. 1s.-Julius Egg
CERT shot and killed his father. Joachim
Eggert, last night and then shot himself
in the temple. The elder Eggert kept a
saloon and Julius acted as a bartender.
Trouble arose over some trifing matter
relating to his work. and the young man,
shots from a revolver into his father,
killing him instantly.
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PRIVATE HAMMOND ONCE MORE.
Man Who Was Dragged by the Heels at
Fort Sheridan Tries to Break Guard.

Man Who Was Dragged by the Heels at
Fort Sheridan Tries to Break Guard.
Chicago, Nov. 22.-Private Hammond
the military prisoner at Fort Sheridan
whom Captain Lowering is charged with
ill-treating created intense excitement
at the post Saturday night by an at
tempt to break away from his guard.
In company with another prisoner Ham,
mond had been detailed to push a small
cart to the door of the private's mess
room. Just as they reached the door
Hammond made a break for liberty, and
ran for small ravine at hand, where
he would have had an excellent chance
for eluding his pursuers IL he had
gained II without being caught.
Private Edwards, who was the guard
in charge of Hammond. dashed after
him, and from the first gained so rap
idly on the fleeing prisoner that he made
up his mind to catch him without firing
although several times during the pur-
suit he had good opportunity OF shoot
ing Hammond. After a hard run he
overlook Hammond, and marched him
back to the guard house. The affair
created great excitement, and the entire
guard turned out to escort the prisoner
home again
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-11-24
INDIANAPOLIS 3-Cent- Fare Case.

Chicago, Nov. 22.--The question Of the
jurisdiction Of the United States court of
appeals In the indianapolis Scent car
fare case was argued Saturday before
Judges Woods, Jenkins and Bum, of
that court. Former Attorney General
Miller represented the street car inter-
ests, General Harrison, his partner. not
appearing in these proceedings. and City
Attorney John w. Kern appeared for
the city Of Indianapolis. The court of
appeals took the matter under advise
ment. but will probably not hand down
an opinion before January
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-11-24
NIXON STILL A MANAGER.
He Will Continue at the Head of the Chi
cago Inter Ocean staff.

Chicago Nov. 22.-The Inter Ocean
yesterday announced editorially that the
controlling interest in that paper has
been purchased by party Of Chicago
gentlemen. prominent among whom is
Charles T. Yerkes, and its Immediate
management has been intrusted to Will
lam Penn Nixon and Geo. Wheeler Hin
man. THE Inter Ocean," the. announce
ment continues, will be loyal to the
principles of the Republican party, and
will fight to retain them intact against
the assaults of socialists, anarchists,
and their allies in the Democratic party
1t will defend at all times the system
of protection and the gold standard
the Edwards of our prosperity. 1t will
be an unwavering advocate Of a strong,
though pacific, foreign policy, and will
never surrender the point of national
honor"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-11-24
Fire Mt Detroit.

Detroit, Nov. 1S-Fire broke out after
midnight In the factory Of Boydell Bros.
White Lead and Color company. corner
Fort and Beaubien streets. At 2 o'clock
there were prospects Of its being soon
brought under control. The building
and contents will be a total loss. The
value of the building is given at 5000
and the stock and machinery $35. 600:
fully insured
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DE ARMiT is AHEAD, SO FAR,
In the Case Where His Bid for Coal at
Pittsburg Was Rejected.


Pittsburg, Nov. 22.-The preliminary
injunction secured by the New York
and Cleveland Gas Coal company
against the city Of Pittsburg for the re-
lection by councils of the company's
bid for furnishing fuel was continued
by Judge White. Of the county courts.
The opinion says that the committee Of
the councils made no investigation but
simply listened to the labor leaders, who
as the evidence showed were influenced
by a spirit of revenge toward the coal
company, or its president, William p.
DeArmit, because of the failure last
summer during the strike by intimida-
ton and unlawful means to induce the
miners in the mines of the company to
quit work and thus break down their
business
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Fire Ont I'm n Michigan Mine.

Houghton. Mich, Nov. 20.-Smoke has
ceased coming from No. shaft Of the
Central mine and the mine will be re-
opened. as the fire Is undoubtedly out.
The fire broke out three weeks ago when
a party OF prominent mining men and a
Boston broker had a narrow escape from
a horrible death. The damage TO the
mine cannot be estimated until the shafts
have been unsealed and a full examina-
ton made.
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BIoodshed Is More Than Probable.

Houghton, Mich, Nov. 22.-There is
every prospect of serious trouble at the
Atlantic mine. superintendent Stanton
will not accede to any demands made
by the strikers. Italians are on the
ground to take the places Of the strikers,
but the Firms have warned the Italians
that they will be killed If they attempt
20 apter the mine
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been engaged. but last week Nellie noti-
fed her lover that the engagement was
OF. Vaney came TO Grand Rartds.
bought a bulldog revolver, then drove
straight TO Skitman's house for a set
Element. He ordered Albert to leave
him alone with Nellie. and when Al
bert refused fired at him. the bullet
striking him In the side. AS Nellie ran
from the room Vaney shot her.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-11-24
Wounded Clergyman Is Improving.

Racine, Wis, Nov. 22-There are no
new developments in the Stubenvoll
case. The minister adheres to his story
that he was stabbed by an unknown
man and the police claim he was In
jured by running against a nail pro-
truding from a fence. Rev. Mr.. Stu
benvoll is resting easily and improving.
His physician says he will be able to
leave his bed in a week.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-11-24
Trouble with the Epworth League.

Charlotte. Mich, Nov. 20.-Pastor A.
F. Nagler and the official boards of the
Bellevue Methodist Episcopal church
have suspended the Epworth League
from any connection with the church
for three months for conduct alleged
to be prejudicial TO the best interests
of the church. The officers of the league
threaten to stir up big church row.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-11-24
Fatal Boiler Explosion.

Carleton, Mich. Nov 20.-The boiler
In Milton Artley's large woodworking
factory exploded, killing the fireman,
Edward Craft, and injuring Fred Art
ley. son OF the owner. Otis Baker end
Cyrus Burroughs. The force Of the ex-
plosion shook every building in town
and left the factory almost a total
wreck. The cause of the explosion is
unknown
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Work Of the Jealous bastard.

Grand Rapids. Mich, Nov. 1s.-At
Bear Creek, twelve miles north of this
city, last night Edward Vanoy. black
smith, shot his sweetheart, Nellie Skit-
man, aged 10, and her brother Albert
aged 25. vanoys jealousy caused the
tragedy. His victims are mortally
wounded and he Is In Jail.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-11-24
Killed for His Funny Work.

Williamson, Mich, Nov. 19.-John
Burgess, a youth Of 10. shot and killed
George Hart at Meridian. hamlet four
miles west Hart who was to marry
Burgess sister, disguised himself as a
cowboy and tried to brighten Burgess.
who became angry and killed the sup
posed tramp
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Dastard,s Victims VIII Recover.

Grand Rapids. Mich. Nov. 2O.-Details
of the attempted murder Of Nellie Skit-
) man and her brother Alfred by f. f.
: vaney at Bear Creek, twelve miles
north of here, are as follows: Miss skit-
man kept house for her brother, who is
farmer. vaney and Miss Skitman had
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-11-24
Minneapolis Iron Mills to Resume.

Minneapolis, Nov. %. = Minneapolis
papers announce the immediate starting
up of the Minneapolis iron and steel
rolling mills with about 300 hands and
with the addition Of a new open hearth
steel plant, which will be made in the
spring, employment will be given to
about 200 mon
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-11-24
Snow Failing at the $500"

Sault Ste. Marie. Mich, Nov. 49,
over six inches of snow had fallen here
yesterday and it was still coming. fall
ing so thick at times as to make it inn
possible to see more than a quarter OF
a mile on water.
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nIinoi. Care of Feeble Minded.

Springfield, Ills. Nov. 22.-At the I'LL
nois conference. Of charities at Jackson
Vile a resolution was passed asking
that at the earliest possible date ade-
quate additional provisions be made by
the state for the care of feeble-minded
children. as the asylum for the feeble
minded at Lincoln Is over crowded and
there are 200 applications for admission
that cannot be considered.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-11-24
TANNERS Strike Growing Serious.

Houghton, Mich, Nov. 20.-The tram
mers strike at the Atlantic mine is
more serious, the trammers insisting on
the discharge of Captain Rowlands.
whom they allege swears at them and
have been sworn in and trouble is ex-
uacted
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-11-24
Mob of Strikers Dispersed.

Houghton, Mich, Nov. 1S.-The strik-
ing trammers at Atlantic mine, 10 in
number, threatened to prevent the min
ers working last night, but the assem-
blage was dispersed by Sheriff Lean and
force of deputies The mine is working
with guards posted.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-11-24
Terribly Fatal Powder ExpIosIon.

City of Mexico, Nov. 22.-An artillery
wagon, loaded with powder and gun
cotton, exploded in this city, killing four
men and wounding eight soldiers and
citizens fatally, and shaking ground
many blocks.
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Proud I'm His Poverty.

Detroit. Nov 22.-Among the callers
at the office of Mayor Maybury was
John Finlayson. father Of the noted
actress, Margaret Mather. He informed
the mayor that he was destitute, bust
ness reverses having swept away every
thing he possessed. When it was sug-
gested that his daughter might help
him he said he wanted no assistance
from her. Mayor Maybury gave him a
letter to Secretary. Robinson of the poor
commission, who will contribute suffi
Gent to keep him alive this winter.
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SAYS Edward Murray Is Alive.

Seattle, Wash, Nov. pa man CIV
Ing his name as Charles Wood has noti-
fed Chief of Police Reed that he had
seen in this city Edward Murray, for
whose murder at Walford, Ia, last
February, Frank Novak is being tried
M Vinfon Ia
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Nine Hunters Killed.

Houghton. Mich. Nov. 22.-The hunt
Ing season is now in full blast and there
Is venison in plenty, and work for the
coroner in almost every township. The
nimrods are armed with new model
rifles, carrying small-caliber bullets and
smokeless powder cartridges. The bull
lets bound as a stone cast upon the
water when striking smooth and hard
projections at certain angles. No man
in the woods knows where his bullets
are going to stop Up to date nine men
have been killed in nine days in the
upper peninsula, mistaken for deer.
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Death of "A Noted Penologist.

Jackson, Mich. Nov. 20.-Rev. George
H. Hickox, for twenty-five years chap
lain OF the Michigan state prison, is
dead, aged rs years. He was president
of the Chaplains Association of the Ma
most prominent penologist in the United
States
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Emma Is a stalwart Red.

Detroit, Nov. 22.-Emma Goldman, the
anarchist leader, lectured Saturday
night in the Peoples tabernacle (Con-
gregationaD and boldly proclaimed her
infidelity, her disbelief in laws and her
opposition to the customs Of matrimony,
etc. Miss Goldman was invited to adj
dress the congregation by the pastor,
Rev. II. S. MCGOWAN, despite consid-
cradle opposition, and now a majority
of the deacons and many members call
upon the pastor to resign, otherwise
they say they will quit the church.
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Temperature Takes n Drop.

Chicago. Nov. 22.-There was a gener-
al fall OF temperature of from Is to 30
degrees throughout the northwest yes
terday. A drop of 20 degrees was ex-
perienced is this city.
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MICHIGAN MELANGE.
NEWS OF GENERAL INTEREST TO our
READERS.

Important Happenings I'm the State During
the Past Few DAYS Reported by Tele-
Eraph-Matter Selected for the Benefit Of
Our Own People.
Marquette. Mich. Nov. ls.-Thomas
Scadden OF Crystal Falls reached the
city to enter upon his duties as register
OF the land office. TO which he was ap-
pointed some time ago. Ex-Register
Peter Primeau has served over four
years, and with Receiver Halsey, is
mentioned in a complimentary way by
Ex-Governor Swineford. inspector Of
land Offices
In his report Mr.. Swineford says the
department is to be congratulated II ii
secures the services Of two such faith
full, jealous and competent officers when
the new appointments are made. AS yet
no one has appeared to take charge OF
the office of Receiver Halsey. John
Jones Of Ishpeming gave it out that he
had the refusal of the place. The OFF,
Ger is entitled to $4,000 a year If he can
get that much in fees. 1T present neith-
er place is worth over $1,000 a year. and
as the district becomes more thickly set
tied the income Will fall lower yet.
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Bunkoed Out of "A Good Roll.

Cassopolis, Mich, Nov. 19.-County
Treasurer Norris Richardson has been
bunkoed out of $1.150. 1t was the same
old fake runners game. A man called
Grace induced Richardson to back him
against a fellow named Atwood. Rich
ardson was made stakeholder and time
Grange. While he was busy the sachel
containing the stakes was sneaked away.
This happened last month. Now 1t is
suspected that the foot runners robbed
a bank at La Grange.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-11-24
IT Is a MIRACLE

Conductor Eckard, the Railroad Correspon-
dent Of the Neodasha Kansas Register, has this
To say Of "Four c." phelps is having a won
derful sale Of bis Cough and Cold Remedy We
personally know II Is just what IL is represent
ed TO De. Too much cannot be said In its praise.
IL Is q miracle.
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Benton Harbor, Mich, Nov. 10
Henry Kammerer, aged 30. quarreled
with his father John Kammerer. at their
home eight miles from this city yester-
day. The son shot the father twice.
the latter dying soon after. The son
then killed himself. first setting fire to
the house. which was partly burned be-
fore the other members of the family
and neighbors succeeded in extinguish-
ing the flames. Henry fell into the fire,
and his head was partly burned.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-11-24
eENEFACToRs OF THE RACE.
Office Of "KINsPIsHER TINES"
KiDgfsher. Okla. Dec. IL. go (

KiDgnsher. Okla, Dec. IL, SO I
GENrLEMEN:--l believe 1t my duty to write you
o line in regard to the beneficial effect OF Phelps
"Four Remedy" SO far as l am personally con-
cerned A week ago last Thursday, was taken
with q severe attack Of Ia grippe and In a short
time became SO hoarse could not speak above
whisper. The night previous / mad coughed
nearly the entire night; just before retiring took
q teaspoonfu md slept the entire night as sweetly
IS ever did In my life, not coughing once. was
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the race In giving IL the antdote for some Of the
worst Affections to which it is heir.
Very Truly Yours,
CD. NBsBIrr, Editor.
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GROUP CURED.

One dose Of Phelps Cough, Cold and Crouy
Cure, gave my child instant relief when attacked
with the Group.
w. E. MooRs, Of Moore Bros, Grocers.
Arkansas City, Kansas.
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a MIRACLE.

Kansas City, Kansas, Dec. "a, 81
Last Friday, Dec. 10, my attending physician
stated unless was better by morning be could
do nothing for my relief. That night com
menced taking Phelps -Four g" remedy, stopped
ell other medicines. The first dose stopped my
cough; slep. and rested well; few more doses
removed all soreness from my lungs the second
day was up; the third day I was out on the
porch and to-day was up town purchasing holiday
goods. MISS JENNIE BAssET
Washington Ave. and Summit St.
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ACUTE LARYNcITIs.

chicago, Sept y, 20
For years back each winter | have suffered
with acute Laryngitis. Last winter was SO bad
could not leave my room for two weeks speak
above whisper. i tried every known cough
preparation from cough drops up and down with
no relief, then in desperation I was induced To
my cough, giving me the FIRST nights rest fos
weeks. Half the bottle cured me- have never
been without this wonderful remedy since. IL is
as different from other like remedies as molasses
from vinegar or sugar from sand.
MRS. JOSEPH f. GRUBB.
53t3 Madison Ava
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sto convince the public Of my sincerity and Of the true merits this remedy
UNeRoKEN REST AT NIGHT.

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1876 South Clark st.
Chicago, Nov. "a, "a
r. r. Phelps ESQ, City,
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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-10-04
EASTWARD THROUGH
THE ROCKIES S-uwSS

The traveller, tourist or business
man ls wise when he selects the Rio
Grande Western Railway Great Salt
Lake Route" for his route to the East.
1t s the only transcont,nental line
passing directly through Salt Lake
City, and in addition to the glin pse
it affords of the Temple City, the
Great Salt Lake and picturesque
Salt Lake and Utah Valley, it affords
the choice of three distinct routes
through the mountains and the most
magnificent scenery in the world.
On all classes of tickets stopovers
arc granted at Ogden. Salt Lake
City, Glenwood Springs, LeadviIle,
Colorado Springs, Denver and other
points Of interest. Double daily
train service and through Pullman
and Tourist sleeping cars between
San Francisco and Denver. Tourist
cars thEough to Omaha, Chicago and
Boston.
For Illustrated pamphlets descrip-
tive Of the @Great Salt Lake Route" I"
write to F. A. WADLEIGH, General
Passenger Agent, Salt Lake City.