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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
STRIKE re LING NOT so STRONG.
Cotton Operatives at Fall River Are Con-
Sidering the State of Trade.

Fall River Dec. 27.-The strike feel
in among the operatives is not as
strong as il was last week 1t is be
lieved that careful consideration OF ex-
listing conditions has done much TO
change the sentiment. The conference
committee of the operatives. in which
are representatives OF all the textile
unions, held another meeting last night,
when the wage question discussion was
resumed. The meeting adjourned sub
ject TO the call of the committees secre-
tary. The only information given out
was that new proposition to the man
ufacturers was proposed and the plan
unanimously adopted.
It's details were not divulged, and the
document is now in the mail for Sec
rotary Rounseville. A manufacturer
volunteered the opinion that the new
proposition might offer an acceptance
Of the cut-down provided the present
schedule was restored when a margin
OF profit 10 be mutually agreed upon
shall warrant such action.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
Mounts Boom for the Toga.

Indianapolis. Dec. %. - Lieutenant
Governor Haggard has made the an
nouncement that he is for Governor
Mount for senator. He stated his posi-
ton after he had been informed, he
says, by the Republican politicians in
his own congressional district that un-
less he supported j. Frank Hanley for
the place he would have to retire from
politics. Governor Mount said that his
friends must not consider him a can
didate The senatorial situation will be
the chief topic at the state conference
of Republicans next Tuesday.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
FIGHT AGAINST SENATOR HANNA.
Alleged tn Have Developed with Kurtz as
the Leader in Opposition.

the Iehuer III Opposition.
Columbus, o., Dec. "a. - The State
Journal this morning prints a story that
the Republicans, led by Hon. Charles
Kurtz, in opposition TO the reelection
OF Senator Hanna have promised to
support free silver as the price OF the
defeat Of Senator Hanna. The story
The Journal states. comes from a man
who claims that Hanna will be defeated
The Journal says: Conferences are be-
ing held in various parts of the state
by Democrats who have gathered at
the direction of Mclean and the free
silver leaders TO plan for bringing
pressure to bear upon Democratic men,
bers of the Legislature to vote for Gov
ernor Bushnell" on the ground that
Bushnell has surrendered to the Bryan
lite idea OF finance and will act with the
free silver men in the United States
senate II elected"
Cleveland, Dec A.-The marshaling
OF forces in the Ohio senatorial contest
has begun. Charles Kurtz, in Columbus,
has dropped all pretense OF not seeking
TO defeat Senator Hanna, and has for
some time been organizing his forces
Yesterday there were many important
conferences in Hanna's office among his
lieutenants from different parts OF the
state.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
Rather IA Unique Pension Case.

Washington, Dec. PA pension has
been granted to the widow Of Knud
Knudsen. a soldier in the late war the
back pay of which aggregates over $4,-
900. The man is a native of Norway
and married the woman who now gets
the pension in April, 1858. Knudsen
emigrated to this country in 1861. en-
listed Jan. 81 1862, in company II, Fiji
teenth regiment. Wisconsin Volunteer
infantry. and died in service Oct 10, 1868.
The woman has never left Norway. and
did not apply for a pension until thirty
one years after her husbands death.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
YEAR IS CLOSING ENCOURAGEMENT.
Situation I'm Trade Equals and In MANY
Cases SURPRISES Expectations.

Cases surpasses Expectations.
New York, Dec. 25.-Bradstreets says;
Quietness In Wholesale lines but pro-
nounced and notable activity In retail
trade have been the salient features In
this weeks trade situation. Price
changes. which are numerous, are large
ly in an upward direction, and the year
draws to a close with results as whoie
fully equalling and in many instances
surprising early expectations. Perhaps
the most notable feature has been the
unanimity with which the trade reports
from all parts of the country, with some
few exceptions, point TO very heavy
holiday trade. i'm nearly all cases com
pairing favoraby with recent preceding
years
In the northwest colder weather has
improved the demand for seasonable
goods, and this combined with the usual
holiday business has resulted in
good total trade. Proof that the unset
tied condition OF the wheat situation al
fects the export business in that cereal
is furnished by the figures of shipments
this week from both coasts of the Unit
ed States and Canada The total exports
reported to Bradstreet aggregate diour
as wheat) 4,757,559 bushels, as against
1904, 900 bushels last week and 6,266,OOO
bushels two weeks ago.
Commercial failures in the United
States remain about normal. The total
for this week amounts TO 2S0 compared
with 2S3 in the previous week There
are 80 business failures reported in the
Dominion this week, against 43 last
week
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
ORDER OF EXTENSION ISSUED.
by Which the Railways Get Two Years for
safety Appliance Equipment.


Washington, Dec. 25.-The interstate
commerce commission has issued a cir
cular to the railroads promulgating the
order extending for two years the time
within which the railroads shall equip
their cars and engines with automatic
couplers and brakes IA required by the
act of March 2, 1893 The commission in
its order reviews the testimony given
at the hearing accorded the railroad
and labor representatives. The argu-
ments advanced are not discussed. The
commission. however, says:
Some misunderstanding and confu-
sion appear to have arisen in respect OF
the question as to what carriers are
subject to the provisions Of this act.
Some appear to understand that their
amenability to this law is dependent
upon their being subject to the act to
regulate commerce. 1t will be seen by
reference to the first section Of the act
in regard 10 safety appliances that IL
applies to any common carrier engaged
in interstate commerce by railroads. T"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
TROLLEY CAR CONDUCTOR KILLED.
Four Thugs Murder Him Because He VIII
Not Give Up His Money.

Norristown. Pa, Dec. PA trolley
car on the Schuylkill Valley Traction
company was held UP by four high
waymen at Swedeland near here about
10 o'clock last night Conductor Chas
Galloway. of Norristown, refused 10
give up his money and was shot dead.
Three shots were fired at Motorman
Matthias but none took effect.
After rifling the body of the conductor
Of the money and a gold watch the rob
bers escaped. There were four women
passengers i'm the car. and the robbers
covered them with their weapons but
made no attempt to rob them. The men
looked like tramps and escaped in the
direction of Philadelphia.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
Benr Had a Fine Feast.

Milwaukee, Dec. PA cinnamon bear
which was shipped by express from
Leavenworth. Kan, TO Baraboo. Wis.
escaped from its crate in the express
car at Western Union Junction, on the
Chicago and st. Paul railroad, while en-
route TO it's destination. The express
messenger was driven from the car the
bear taking complete possession, de-
vouring packages Of apples and candy
and destroying way-bills.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
Paxson to Get That Appointment.

Washington, Dec. 24.-It is believed
that the president has decided to ap-
point Judge Paxson, of Pennsylvania.
as a member of the interstate commerce
commission To succeed Colonel William
X. Morrison. whose term will expire in
January The president yesterday in
formed Senator Deboe, of Kentucky.
who called upon him in the interest Of
Mayor Todd, Of Louisville. that the po-
sition was promised and ii is thought
that Judge Paxson is the man slated
for the place.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
Young Girl Severely Burned.

Canton. O.. Dec. 27.-Mlss Clara
Shields, daughter of r. S. Shields, for
mer United States district attorney. and
a cousin of Mrs. Day, wife Of Assistant
Secretary Day, was severely burned at
her home here yesterday. Her clothing
ignited from an open gas fireplace and
her father answering her shrieks for
help found her in flames. The lower
portion OF her body and legs were
severely burned and grave apprehen-
sions were felt at first 1t is now
thought. however, that nothing serious
will result
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
COLLISION ON A TROLLEY LINE.
Car Runs Into House, wounding Three
Motorman's Lucky Escape.

Providence. r. l., Dec. 27.-At noon
yesterday a Camp street electric car
ran wild and rushed down Olney street
hill with the speed Of an express train
and shot across North Main street and
into the corner OF a frame building.
That the occupants of the car escaped
with their lives is remarkable. There
were about ten passengers in the car
a. the time besides the motorman and
conductor
The injured are: Mrs. Sarah Maluf-
sky, crushed and bruised In the abdo-
men and head cut; Conductor /. r.
Mott shoulder dislocated and bruised
about the upper part Of the body Chas.
II. Holmes, bruised about the right leg
and back injured One OF the most sur
prising things was the escape of the
motorman. Louis T.. Morrow, who stuck
10 his post.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
Murdered and Thrown to the Hogs.

Rockford, Ills. Dec. 27.-Fred Talsted.
a prominent young farmer living near
Creston, was murdered by Edward
Brown, a former hired man, who threw
the body into a hog pen, then walked
to Rocschelle and gave himselfup. He said
he killed him in self-defense He was
removed to the Oregon Jail for safety,
as the neighborhood was greatly ex-
cited.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
Gas Belt Electric Railway.

Anderson, Ind, Dec. 25.-The new gas
belt electric railway, which, when com
pleted, will connect all Indiana gas
towns, was opened as far as Alexandria
yesterday. The through cars were not
put on, but people were permitted TO
ride on construction trains and trailers
were proved for their comfort. The lire
is now practically completed TO Alexan-
dria city limits. 1t will be formally
opened and the new through equipment
run about Jan. TO-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
Quiet Christmas at the white House.

Washington, Dec. 27.-Christmas Day,
A. D., 1897, was the most peaceful on
record at the White House. Owing to
the recent bereavement Of the president
all official functions were suspended
and throughout the day the front doors
OF the executive mansion rarely swung
on their hinges. The only guests in the
house were Miss Duncan and Miss Bar
Der, who remained at home during the
morning. The Christmas dinner was
purely a family affair.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
Little Girls Head Was Cut on.

Little Falls. n. j.. Dec. PA sleigh
containing seven people returning from
a Christmas entertainment was struck
by the Lake Shore limited at the Cen
trail crossing in st. townsville, ten miles
east of this city. Nine-year- Nellie
Place was instantly killed, her head be-
ing severed from her body. Five were
seriously injured. Mrs Smith and
her daughter were wedged on the pilot
OF the engine and were carried 100 feet
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
Children Devoured bv Hogs.

st. Louis, Dec. IA special from
Tiferty, Mo-, says: Two little children
of farmer living near here, climbed
into pig stye to catch one of the pigs.
They were set upon by a number of
hogs, which killed and ate both chill
dren before they were found.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
Crinple Creek Miners, Xmas Gift.

Cripple Creek. Colo, Dec. 27.-The
owners of all the large and prosperous
mines i'm this camp made a handsome
Christmas present to their employees
by allowing full time for an idle day
The gift i'm the aggregate amounts II
about $4,000 dividend among several
thousand miners
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
Change on the C.. r. and st. l.. Road.

Springfield. Ills, Dec. A.-H. S. Rear
den resigned yesterday as superinten-
dent of the Chicago. Peoria and ST.
Louis railroad, 10 take effect Jan. 1. G.
Willard superintendent of the st. Louis,
Chicago and st. Paul railroad bluff
Line), will succeed him, acting as SUI
perintendent of both railroads.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
Wind Blew Him Out Of His Cab.

Bridgeton, n. j., Dec Thames
Bowers. an engineer on the West Jer-
sey railroad. was blown out of his cab
between Hustled and Palatin. The wind
was blowing a gale. when a sudden
gust caught him and whirled him to
the roadside He was painfully but not
fatally hurt.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
New Mileage Ticket Bureau.

Detroit. Dec. 24.-Since the Central
Traffic association would not agree to
the changes proposed in the inter
changeable mileage ticket by the Van
dcrbit and other Michigan roads new
northern mileage ticket bureau will be
established, with headquarters in De-
troit. Representatives of the roads will
meet here next Tuesday TO effect the
new OrQa nization
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
West Superior Iron and Steel Go.

West Superior. Wis, Dec. 27.-Prep-
arations have been begun for the trans
fer of the property of the West Su
perior Iron and Steel company, of this
city, to the Central Trust company, o.
New York, who hold against 1t mort
gage of 81. 730, 900, including interest on
the principal and taxes since 1898.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29

Clarence Ledford. who stood near the
cannon when the powder ignited. was
thrown more than fifty feet. His cloth
ing was torn or burned entirely off. and
q part of the skin on the forehead
burned loose. Charles Earwood and
John Ingle also are seriously hurt. and
several others probably will lose their
slCht or be disngured for life.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
COSTLY BLAZE AT CLEVELAND.
Benzine Starts IL and Before II Il Con-
troIed 1t Costs Nearly 81, OOO.O 600

Benzine Starts II and Before 1t Is Con-
troIed IL Costs Nearly 81 100000.
Cleveland. Dec. 24.-Fire broke out in
che business center of the city at
o clock Yesterday afternoon. and famed
by a high northwesterly wind destroyed
property worth nearly a million dollars.
The Power Block on Frankfort street.
six stories high and made Of brick, was
consumed above the second story, and
the rear OF the brick Wiltshire block.
six stories high. fronting on Superior
street was burned. The fire started by
the explosion of a large can of benzine
in the lithographing establishment OF
Johns & Co, in the Power block. Win
dOws were blown out and several en-
ployes escaped with difficulty by the
fire escapes and a bridge leading to the
Wiltshire block. The other occupants of
the building were small manufacturing
concerns. The roof of the power house
OF the new Century building was de-
molished by a falling wall.
The principal losers are: Johns &
Co.. photographers, Power block. $225,
900; j. l.. Hudson. clothier. on stock, by
fire and water. 100000; j. Il. Perkins.
on Power block. 800 900; ]. Il. Perkins.
on Blackstone building, $4,000; j. b.
Perkins, on Wiltshire building. $20.0 900;
II. c. Rouse, on Century building, 500
900. The losses of scores OF tenants.
especially i'm the Power and Blackstone
buildings. the latter of which was occu-
pied mainly by lawyers with costly
libraries, will be very heavy. and run
the total up to nearly a million About
IS per cent. Of the losses are covered
by insurance. Lieutenant McFeeters.
of the fire department fell through the
floor in one Of the buildings and was
badly though not fatally. hurt.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
Short Story Is Soon Told.

Springfield. HIS Dec. 25.-There was
just one senator in the chamber at
meeting time of the legislature yester-
day-Littler. He called himself 10 order
and declared the senate adjourned 10
Jan. 4. 1898 Nine members Of the house
met and did likewise
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
Would Rather Renounce the Ministry.

Louisville, Dec. 24.-Rev. NJ. III. Hous-
ton. who was tried and convicted Of
heresy, appeared before the Louisville
presbytery yesterday and declined to
receive the censure and admonition that
had been prepared for him, saying that
before he would give up his belief he
would give ND his calling
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
Traffic at sauIt ste. Marie.

Sault Ste Marie Mich, Dec. 24.-The
year 1897 shows an increase over all
previous years of nearly 1000, 900 tons
in freight traffic through the United
States and Canadian Sault canals, 49,
21S. 400 tons being carried through this
year The number of vessel passages
this year shows a decrease Of 1,447 from
last year but there was an increase in
registered tonnage of go 500
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
Receiver Asked for the Company.

Shoals. Ind. Dec. 24-An application
was made yesterday by Mrs. Tina Tow
for receiver for the Indiana Farmers
Insurance company. of Bedford. and
notice was given for a hearing at
Washington, Ind, Dec. q. The appli-
cation is baesd on alleged failure to pay
losses
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
The weather We Nav Expect.

Washington. Dec. %. Following are the
weather indications for twenty four hours
from p. m. yesterday For Indiana and
Illinois Fair, warmer weather. southerly
winds. For Michigan and Wisconsin-Threat-
ening weather with light snow on the lakes;
brisk to high southerly winds. For Iowa
Fair weather: variable winds.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29

Princeton, N, J.. Dec. A.-Charles e.
Greene, one of the most prominent OF
the trustees Of Princeton university.
died suddenly here yesterday Of heart
failure He was about so years old.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
Meat for Nladivostok.

sydney y. s. W., Dec. 25.-The Rus
sian government has entered into COM
munication with the government of
New South Wales with the object OF
procuring shipments of meat to Vladi-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
He Gave His Life for Others.

New York. Dec. Thames F. Col
man. an engine driver in the fire de-
partment. sacrificed his own life Sat-
urday rather than run down a woman
and a little girl who transfixed with
fright, were unable 10 get out OF his
way. Colman, TO avoid them. gave the
engine too sharp a turn and ii toppled
over with the driver beneath 1t. killing
him almost instantly.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
Condition of Mrs. Booth.

New York, Dec. 27.-Mrs. Balling-
Booth was said at the Presbyterian
hospital late last night to be resting
quietly and To be somewhat better.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
THE MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Produce.

Chicago, Dec "A.
Following were the quotations on the
Board OF Trade today: Wheat-Decem-
Der, opened 99l2c closed 9S%c; January,
opened 95Ac, closed $3.50: May. opened
94kc, closed 94Rc. Corn-December
opened and closed nominal January.
opened and closed 26Ac: May, opened
and closed 29ssc. Oats-December.
opened 22Ac. closed 229sc; May. opened
23hc, closed 239sc. Pork-December,
opened and closed nominal; January,
opened So 20. closed IS. 32IR; May. opened
and closed sS95. Lard-January, opened
s5.521a. closed $4.57h.
Produce Butter - Extra creamery,
21c per 10; extra dairy. 19c; fresh
packing stock, 12c. Eggs-Fresh stock,
zoe per doz Dressed Poultry-Turkeys
s91Oc per 10; chickens, 5h@6hc; ducks.
SAFE Potatoes - Northwestern. 500
5Sc per bu. Sweet Potatoes-Illinois,
s2.0OG2.75 per Dbl.
Chicago Live stock.
Chicago, Dec. "a.
Hogs-Estmated receipts for the day,
10000: sales ranged at $2.90m340 for
pigs. S3.SOm3.42ik for light, $3.20@3.25 for
rough packing. $3.30M3.41h COR mixed,
and SS3Od3.45 for heavy packing and
shipping lots. Cattle-Estimated re-
ceipts for the day. $500: feeling strong;
quotations ranged $5OO0550 for choice
10 extra shipping steers. $4.50M5.00 good
to choice do. $4.40d4.S5 fair TO good.
S3.75GD4.4 40 common TO medium do. 1870
d420 butchers steers, $9.0013.75 stock
ers, S3.60a4.15 feeders, ) JG3S0 cows.
s.. 60@4.50 heifers. $2.25M4 } bulls. oxen
and stays, S3.00M4.15 Texas steers, and
$3.50@650 veal calves. Sheep and Lambs
Estimated receipts for the day. 5000;
feeling firm: quotations ranged at $3.50
G4.60 westerns, S310@4.S0 natives and
$4.3O@e25 lambs.
Milwaukee Grain.
Milwaukee, Dec. "a.
Wheat-Stronger; No. 1 northern, s20s
CSC; No. 2 spring, ssQs9c; May, 9S1kc.
Corn-Firm; No. 3. 27i5c. Oats-High-
er. Csc; No. white. 24%Q25. Rye
Firm, No. l. ZIG.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
Ten of "a Family Cremated.
Two Children Lose Their Lives.

Franklin. Pa. Dec. q. - Grace and
Annie Nelson, whose parents live near
here, were left alone in their home
Saturday evening. The former fell into
the crate fire and her clothing was
ignited. She was burned TO death. In
trying TO save the life of her sister
Annie was also badly burned and it is
believed she cannot recover
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-29
Explosion Caused wild Panic.

The explosion caused a wild panic in
the street, and in the frantic rush for
safety which followed many people were
thrown down and trampled upon. That
many were not killed and many injured
is little short OF miracle. Mussey's
billiard parlors were filed with players
when the explosion came. but all man
aged 10 escape in safety. The severe
weather caused much water to freeze,
and within an hour the building re-
sembled an iceburg with a blazing fur
mace within. The total loss is S125. 900.