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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03
GEN. RUSSELL A. ALGER.

Alger authorized the press to say that
he had accepted the portfolio of war.
Russell A. Ayers Career.
tGen. Russell A. Alger was born in La
fayette township, Medina county, o., Feb
ruary n, 1926. Ills grandfather served in
the revolutionary war and claimed de-
scent from William the Conqueror. When
IL years OF age both his parents died. For
the next seven years he worked on a farm
the Richfield (O) academy during the win
tiers. Subsequently he taught school and
in March. 1857. entered a law Office in Ak
ron. Two years later he was admitted TO
the bar. He entered the law office Of Otis
& Coffinbury In Cleveland but abandoned
the practice of law the following autumn
on account OF falling health and moved TO
Grand Rapids Mich, where he engaged
in the lumber business, and where, in 1861,
he married Annette III. Henry.
In 1861 Alger enlisted In the Second Mich
fgan cavalry and was made captain of
Company G. He was wounded I'm the battle
. Of Bonneville. Miss. Owing to his part in
this engagement he was promoted to the
rank Of major. In 1862 he became lieuten-
ant colonel OF the Sixth Michigan cavalry.
and in 1863 was made colonel OF the Fifth
Michigan cavalry. his regiment being In
Clusters famous brigade. In 1864 his health
induced him to retire from the service. He
was brevetted brigadier ard major gen
4 eral 'for gallant and meritorous serv-
(ices." and was on private service In 1S63-G5.
receiving orders personally from President
rIIncoln. In 1SC5 he removed to Detroit.
where he has since been extensively en-
gagged in the lumber and pine land business.
Gen Alger was elected Gcvcrno of Mich
tean in 1884, receiving a plurality of 1850
votes over Begole (fusionisO. His admins
tration OF state aUairs was considered
highly successful In 1858 he was one OF the
leading candidates for the republican nom
ination for president. The acrimony which
developed between the Alger workers and
those Of Senator Sherman. who was also a
candidate, was intense, and the breach OF
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03
Seven Persons Cremated.

IIoboken, n. j., Feb. IA tenement
hcuse in this city was destroyed by fire
and Mrs. Nellie Schroeder and her five
children and Mabel Mangees persisted in
the flames. The father of the fam
lily, Charles Schroeder, was in near
by saloon playing cards while his wife
and children were dying.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03
KILLS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
The Terrible Deed OF Maniac at His
Home in NebraskR.

Wayne, Neb., Jan. ga most shock
ing murder was discovered yesterday
morning on a farm ten miles southeast
OF this city. c. X. Rash, In fit of m
sanity, braIned his wife and three chill
dren with an Ak and then hacked the
bodies to pieces. The deed was discov-
cred by boy. The sheriff was immedi-
ately sent for and the maniac placed
behind the bars. The cause of his ac-
ton is still mystery. The family
was in moderate circumstances and
esteemed highly.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03
Big Day for Kansas.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 3O.-Friday was
the 36th birthday OF the Sunflower state,
and in celebration of the event bunting
and flags floated from every public
building, meetings were held in various
towns and enthusiastic speeches were
delivered by orators of local or national
fame
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

Mr.. Goodman, Williams County, M
writes US: "From one package Salzoz'D
German Coffee Berry grew 800 pounds
of better coffee than can buy in stores
at 80 cents a pound"
A package of this and big seed cato
logue is sent you by the John A. Salses
Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, upon receips
of Is cents stamps and this notice. IKJ
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03
Died mt "A Ripe Old Age.

Denison, Tex, Feb. l.-Tony Livings-
ton (colored), who has an authenticated
age of 1O4 years, died here Sunday.
Deceased was at one time "a slave of
Andrew jackson, and could relate en-
pertaining "reminiscences OF the her
Inif ne
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03
The same old story.

Centerview, Mo-, Jan. 20.-The four
children of Mrs. Lee Wade were burned
to death i'm their home here, during the
absence of their parents.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03
Going to Washington, ID. CT

A rate of one fare round trip has been
made via Big Four Route and picturesque
Chesapeake and Ohio Ry. TO Washington
account Inauguration Of Mr.. Mckinley,
March 4th. For particulars and sleeping
car reservations address u. l.. TRUTrT, n.
w. p. A, 23i Clark Street, Chicago.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03
ExronrIoS. large and greasy bandit

ExToRTIoN. The large and greasy bandit
bowed low before the contessa. Opening a
package, Inc disclosed an car. "This,
miladi," said he lis the ear OF the worship
full count" "1'he ransom" said the con-
tessa, toying with her fan, ''was set at 10000
punkai' Exactly said the bandit "And
remains at the same figure" "This," said
the lady, her bosom heaving with emotion,
sis outrageous. It isn't business. AS a
reasonable man, you cannot expect me TO
paw full price for emnant."-lndianapol
Journal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

He was watching his neighbor's trouble
some boy climb tree, and he had a look Of
painful anxiety on his countenance. Are
you afraid the lad will falii" was asked
him. Mo- he replied; "I'm afraid he
won't "-rit-Bits
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03
Indicted for Fnibustering

Baltimore, Md, Feb. 1.-Gen. RolofT
and Joseph j. Luis, of the Cuban junta,
have been indicted by the federal grand
jury on the charge of filibustering.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

"MARIA," grumbled Mr.. Billus, looking
at the mess that lay on his plate, ~ saw the
statement in a paper the other day bhat
there arc over 500 different ways of cooking
potatoes. i wish you would let the girl
learn one Of them. Chicago Tribune.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

friendship caused thereby between tho
general and senator Is believed to have only
recently been healed. Gen. Aiger served
one term as commander I'm chief or the
Grand Army OF the Republic.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

"HENRYl' eyes, your excelencyr'
zone of the most surprising matters of the
present day is the extent of the amateur
photography fad among prominent states
case sire. > 20, yes, il is, Henry. See how
many men mentioned for the cabinet have
developed gativesi'-Pittsburgh Chron-
icle Telegraph.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

"WnY does Mrs. Wildgirl call her fast
husband The Cipherl Doesn't he count al
all in his own homel" "Oh, yes; it's be.
cause he is so nouglity. "-Cincinnat Com.
mercial Tribune
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

MorHER-"You don't know how you worry
me dear: why, my hair is turning gray p
F'lorrie-"My, how you must have worried
grandma; her hair is all white l'-House
hold Words.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03
Government Financcs.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The govern
ment receipts during January were
s2l, 516, 994.O5; expenditures, $3O,239,-
rs; deficit, $5,922, 1895.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03
Result of "A Quarrel.

Cleveland, o., Jan. 30.-Willard Col
ton, a travelling salesman, killed his
wife in n quarrel in this city, and then
took his own life.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

FRS stopped free and permanently cured
No fits after first days use Of DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle q
treatise. DIR. KLINE, 933 Arch st. Phila., Pa
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03
No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.

Over 400, 900 cured. Why not let No-To- Bao
regulate or remove your desire for tobacco
Saves money, makes health and manhood
Cure guaranteed, SOC AID 81. 90, all druggists.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

THE John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse,
Wis, sent a special train load OF seed pota-
toes, seed oats, grasses and clovers TO Texas
customers, leaving La Crosse January llth.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

CHURCHES are beginning TO understand
their business when they serve free lunches.
-Atchison Globe.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

LITTLE BRoTHER-"l love to have you
come TO see sister, Mr.. Tompkins." "Why,
DiclSei" "'Cause she never likes that
candy you bring her, an gives 1t to me."-
Chicago Record
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

BREArHLEss HUNTER.-"I say, boy, did
you see rabbit run by herew Boy-''Yes,
sir.n "How long agol" Boy-'I think
It'll be three years next Christmas Amer
lean Review.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

PIso's Cure is the medicine to break VI
children's Coughs and Colds.-MRs. M. q
BLuST, Sprague, Wash, March 8, "a
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

IN you are unjust to friend don't i'm.
agine that because he says nothing hs
didn't notice it.-AtcEison Globe.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

'WHY can't you get an accident insurance
Grnmpyln Because they say Pm TOO stif
to dodge BICYCLES. detroit Free Press.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

DID you ever hear descriptive piece OF
music that described anythingi
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

BEFORE you put in a crop Of wild oats
remember that you will have TO reap what
you sow.-Ram's Horn.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

SIMULTANEOUSLY with the discovery OF
her first gray hair woman discovers that
it runs in her family to turn gray early
Atchison Globe.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03
Mcvicker.s Theater. Chicago.

Jan. "a, Denman Thompson's celebrated
"Old Homestead" ever welcome and al
ways fresh. Seats secured by mail.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

How 1T would soften the push Of the door
In the book agents face sometimes, II we
could see the little hands that stretch out
TO him for bread.-Ram's Horn.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

DoN'T refuse or excuse-St. Jacobs Oils
the cure for bruise.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

TURNING a mad dog loose Is trifllng
thing compared TO what the devil can do
with gossiping tongue.-Ram's Horn.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

OUR idea OF good cook is one who fries
oysters in such Il way they don't shrink
more than half.-Atchison Globe.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

WHEN bilious or costive, eat a Cascare4
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed, loo, CSC.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03
ALGER HONORED.
Nichigan's Favorite Son to BE the New
Secretary of War.

Canton, o., Jan. 30.-Friday was Maj.
McKinley's birthday, and he celebrated
Gen. Russell A. Alger, of Michigan, who
accepted il with cheerful alacrity. Gen.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

LONG and short-years with rheumatism,
no time with st. Jacobs Oil-and q cure.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

Queen and Crescent Route "a hours Gin
cinnati to New Orleans.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

PLEASANT, Wholesome, Speedy, for cough!
ia Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

"I KNOW now" remarked the young man
who was sued for breach OF promise, why
they call it 'courting' Credit Lost.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

One reason there is so much profit in
neighbors provide all the feed for them.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

MosT people cook beefsteak as IL IL was
the first time they ever met such an article
of food, and they are cooking 1t as an OK
pertinent -Atchison Globe.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

KEEP the heart young and the body wi
be slow in growing old.-Ram's Horn.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

IN addition to being liars, all men are goa
sips.-Atchison Globe
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

THE inventor of pins did more for tn
world than the builder of the pyramids
Ram Horn.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

SOONER or later every great thought will
make It's way around the world.-Ram's
Horn
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

AN Atchison man and his wife are not on
speaking terms, because he said he couldn't
tell his rubbers from hers.-Atchison Globe.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03
Queen d Crescent

e6 Miles Shortest to New Orleans, 100 Miles
Shortest TO Jacksonville from Cincinnati.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

PANS and aches break down. st. Jacobs
on builds up and finishes with q cure.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-02-03

A sLIP-a sprain-lame. st. Jacobs on
cures il all the same.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-19

the conclusion Office asnnert Spain h2ye
earnestly solicited who fss special interest in
the Cuban question review in somewhat systemat
ic form Of the present aspect q that question in the light Of
speial and observation The wise rule und which do
men Of state publishes diplomatic correspondence with foreign
current diplomatic history
concerning which requires that should
preserved Subject thamaion only now have Of
right citizen discuss M merits of question with
Certainly has had better opportunity study this
Spanish point myself have bep oor hy convinced
that Spanish saesmanhpi perfectly ipotent to solve it e property
wisely #t%H 49, a% ~ NT3%
Spain herself has dsmonate that she j. poyf aa i uaen eooee h
purposes its ghu existence and the 'hope struggle m
which nothing
the conflict itself This doae state things not only shocking
humanity special and gevos burden to the people Of the United
States by their intimate commercial and social relations and
thies with the people island coast line as be almost
territory Onr With Cnba nndng annually the begin
Es besh wiped out The millions
American capital rys rendered
citizens reduced absolute want have been forced
aid while of the them have found cr
Spanish which them have becn able only
through Of all nation
endless strife that enters potent factor ato our
politics With patience almost unexamped we endured all such cv
period the great that began Ya in 1903 and ended ten
later with the treaty of non then came the little war; and hna The
last great N tstwog and
ak Tl tawincs nearly fifteen ovar
Caba Throughout the struggle apart from
state with SPAIN large part
coastgnad and diplomatic relations have
ssnsd that for than the Spanish government deemed
residence With soldiers night and day Since depart
tls impossible state Of things has become acute and the uncertainty
shu produced tic path hopefor prosperity
uncsrany now hangs transactions
folly suppose that the Cnban question something that wo cn
~ s about bnness II has inirndd Itself
~l ~ sT NJ St Ia soi.e 4 assSny
inshe Ir. olthess mn 1T s 5ssa IL
Rumble tssony apOh tde fne nore
" and jnst acon Tie premises Sc
no ~ h eyer moderation
W. tps shionh NhislI hsse pasd and baf ehssr
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/f''N> >tL-XI>IAH
{. HYMAN & Bro !: !: =;

m testimony the Spanish people throughout
with perfect respect therefore able depart without nge
highest admiration For pleaded with the
hope turning path which was sure would end disaster
Therefore whatever compelled apparently
hostile to that country will be said sorrow anger
GOVERNMENT
Spain greater any country Europe present
bound with the past her greatest misfortune that the French Revolution
terrible as did not to Gibraltar In that she lost the
ni Of being really manpaed political
which she still victim Although Of her statesmen have
attempted robe her modern political forms the effort has been fruitful
in practical results The soed system representative government by
Wc a monarchy supposed to be superseded early In the century
nothing ns lusion SPUN has assembly
free and real of the national will The obvious and nduta
that condition of things the fact that compose
Of the Cortes not the free choice the What
be national elections always controlled the political holding the
executive which manpuates the machinery oil
fraud and undue influence determine the results The look ~
Willie government ccs employ nece
methods TO return of the
ard cous sentI
Jail As both parties employ
some u person like eanana mpudent enough to contest election
the matter silently adjusted by The
ona assemblies thus chosen political authority they simply
dead bodies into which the living spirit popular approval enters and
u Of they ministries Strange
anamaus the statement the Spanish ministry
supported BY overwhelming mate in both branches the Cor consider
ed why should continue military
combination makes and adverse denomination Madrid
beginning OF the present war nor gasa with large msortes the Cstes
all the opposing parties combined resigned
men certain generals ready mede political Affair." h
him
self with ajoics the Cotes those controlled
upon say whether Or no he shou
the Such
the aud
still carried under the old bureaucratic By
the who call the phantom body known the cos
legality eesy 70
understand that Spain cannot her colonies what
popular that term understood throughout The world
sPAss PATERAL
establish gennine national
bly, into which her energies cond be concentrated explain
been able smancate colonies sy
ternal by which from their foundation
and their people oppressed All who familiar with history
know that really with the
and nzer Of my ~ a.
satisfy their thirst for gold sady advsacsa
their while the extension o their ssdu
and slow Bat when such settlements ny
subjected II upca T. s
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that coonis children .
by bureau at the metropolis t ..u ...
'"':'' '''"''
ECONOMIC ASPECT QUESTION. !. :.
From the beginning Cuba despite fidelity
mas always been regarded by Spain
Rome simply undered Upon her devoted heod
always fallen tho full force Of the moths, , a
py commercial and political Whatever
ed by ogarchy composed directed from Madrid
through general from her wass INV md al
owsnce civil and military IN the pres
dent OF the United States while which Che now IN,
fragment Of her once splendid are corsms - h ]
but In that Of the manufacturers regard
province 70 be manipulated for their The e.
Of the Cuban question final analysis ID ~
political Despite usage to which she m beeu .uc IN I'M T
Cuh virtue exceeding to acrmulate
wealth which the beginning present amounted
capt At the same date her total
ed to $l7o4s Of which represented and 200 eX
When exports which the Caban sn
that four hfhs u pr Of the mvar
the remaining 6thbng composed
items Cnha therefore simply whose tenants
existence upon proceeds industry h therefore u h.
the whole fabric political and military which Cna now
dying could b great economic difficulty would suu r
main SUFFICIENT itself desert power to enact
sse'. ana economic Laws Transferred in all the Ensh
from the home parliament to the Cnan legislature
PoLir7cAL ASPECT QUESTION
Having indicated geua nature Of tbe economic nnsooI
dominant Cuba the beginning which was b d
ny the parent state The only unit
ssnsoa Known Spanish law the town, whos
axasion and legislation insignificant when compared with -
tho municipal corporations English American law AZ te
H. Thus spanish ana keeping the colonies claiy
The sropos lind characteristic Of close f., ~;
Saxon psops haa shaped pattern ts ssao
vs9opmsnt q Eagish speaking colonies"
10 Cus ssewhsre the Spanish founded cities and
q ne hos and the time the divided Into o.s
wefe unissd under ofcen absolutely
H Spanish onc sent from snbiect 10 M
ne Madrid sutoratc and Yaerrs
saon my y nd % have reached it, fu growth promuxatn q
rsI dssss June 6Sy which the island into the AZ
ss saas nov exist The manspng the dominant uc
Is@m Me general who represents the militia
uad normal conditions the only be regarded
aaythiss hs restraint biz authority III.
mates who saad g ~ head Of the derarts
was called cenlra council Of ss advisory
~ govsssoe gsassal always t6ry hAprn
hk s ''' ~'--- "'1
sempeed e emphasize these fss IN order d nsp
4 a 4 nnN pAcr Il an VI
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AREvIEw OF TEE CUBAN. QUESTION.
Considered in Its Econon1iC, Political, and Dplo"
matte Aspects.

TAYLOR,
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The Greenwood Comnouwssith 4
ono Of tho sblsss end mcse elaborate
juornals IN the State. W. scngsssslsle
brother vsrdamas upos ~ dscl1e6
journalistic snece& h y - u ~
bess editors and 4 d ~ Ased u 49, "
nsst pspen y cne of ~ hsss sowns =
tasSeste. --AbsNisea nnlIy I,eaasa "
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J. Vice hath not, believe, : more abjsct
slave; society produces not . moro odioas
vermin; nor can tho devil receive gnssb
more worthy Of him. nor possibip moro
welcome to him. than 4 slandsfsr. The
world, am afraid. regards not this mon.
ster with half tho abhorrsnos which hs
deserves; and ! an more afmid 10 sasign
the reason Of this criminal IanitY ahowa
to him; yet II IL cert blse
looks innocent In d the
1rd i,nself dom IN
mparis with h; foi i
more ,l wsor en : =
lhs trust which Il, u II d.
there 0K Killing. an ~
and most eKecresble D. ~
IN exact analogy 10 tho vics here ds.
clsimed syainst.. and that b poisoa--s
meank q rsvenss 70 tass. and ~ %
horrible, that was once wisely distin.
guished by our laws from oil other mur.
ders In the peculiar severity II The
punishment.
Besides tho drcadfnl misshlsfs done
by Islander. and tho iassness Of tho means
by which they are effected, there srs
other circumstances that highly sggrs.
- n tta at~<Ct<,r. x.s>1lt- A~~aA ~sAx-
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