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HANGED Himself.

Ispheming, Nov. 6.-Amund Krag-
dahl, aged so years, hanged himself at
Calumet. Kragdahl, who was an old
resident of Ishpeming, went to Calu-
met several weeks ago and recently
sent home here for his family. The
wife and children went to Calumet
Monday, but could find no trace OF
Kragdahl so returned to Ishpeming
Thursday. Kragdahl hanged himself
in vacant basement Monday and his
body was discovered only Saturday
morning.
The true northerner., 1898-11-09

OF men and women which affect the delicate organs
and private diseases OF all kinds. rheumatism
skin sruptIons, ulcers, kidney and urinary d.
ssases, liver and stomach difficulties. liquor.
opium and morphine habits, or any chronic
Stssase Our treatment can be taken at home
under our directions, or. we will pay rail-
road fare and hotel bill to all who prefer TO come
10 our office for treatment, if fail to cure. We
have the best OF financial and professional refer
ences and transact our business on strictly
professional basis, promising nothing but what
we can fulfill We do not believe in any OF the
free escrptlons free cure, free sample or COD
frauds but think il is best in the end to be hon
est with our patients. Write US to-day don't de-
lay.
We have carefully prepared Symptom Blanks
No 1. for men; No. 2. for women; No. 8, for SKIN
booklet which we will send Free TO all who really
deere truthful information about their condf
tion. Call or address.
DIR. HATHAWAY Il CO, ,,
215 Dearborn st., Chicago, ILL
MentiOn this paDer.
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VIII he Chosen President.

Toledo, O., Nov. 8. - A. E. Stillwell,
president of the Kansas City 81 Gulf
railroad, is slated as the new president
of the Detroit g. Lima Northern. He Is
known as the most aggressive railroad
builder in the country. The Stillwell
people will place $2,OOO,OOO in the road
the Haskell interests remaining as they
are. The name of the road is to be
changed; it will be known as the Cen
tral Terminal & Connecting railroad.
The true northerner., 1898-11-09

Detroit, Mich, Nov. 7.-Patrick Muir
ply, aged 40, who lived alone In the
rear of his blacksmith shop, corner OF
Chene street and Michigan Central
railroad, was burned to death and the
shop destroyed by fire Sunday. Neigh
bors who were aroused by the flames
burst In the door of his shop and saw
him through the smoke, apparently un-
able to help himself. He was a native
of Huron county, Ont.
The true northerner., 1898-11-09
Can't wake Him Up.

Niles, Nov. THE case of Charles
Belote, of Centerville, is attracting
much attention. Last Thursday morn
ing there was an alarm of fire, and
Belote, a fireman, was among the first
to respond. After the fire Belote went
home and lay down to rest. He fell
asleep and since then all efforts to
awaken him have been unavailable
Medical aid was useless and the doctors
believe he will sleep himself to death.
The true northerner., 1898-11-09
EaSS6JN Ss6SJHNR FOB AfAssiss

County of Van Buren-ss. ProDate Court ior Saiu
county.
of Van Buren, holden at the Probate office, In the
village of Paw Paw, on Tuesday, the 18th day OF
October, in the year one thousand eight hundred
and ninety eight.
Probate.
In the matter of the estate Of Mary o.
whelpley deceased. -
Archibald Lyle, administrator with will annexed
of said estate comes into court and represents that
he is now prepared to render his hnal account as
such administrator, and files the same.
Thereupon il is ordered that Monday, the 21st day
of November next, at ten o'clock In the forenoon be
assigned for examining and allowing such account,
and that the heirs at law OF said deceased, and all
other persons interested in said estate, are required
| TO appear at a session of said Court, then to be
holden at the Probate Office IN the village OF Paw
Paw I'm said County, and show cause, IL any there
| be why the said account should not be allowed:
And IL is further ordered, that said administrator
give notice to the persons interested In said estate
of the pendency of said account, and the hearing
thereof by causing copy of this order to be pub
lshed In the True Northerner, newspaper printed
and circulating I'm said county, for three successive
| weeks at least previous 10 said day Of hearing.
JAMES ii. JOHNSON.
[7SAO7sl Judge of Probi X
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A Manufacturer's Generosity.

H. T. Park, cotton manufactures OF
Withnell, near Chorley, Lancashire,
who recently retired from business, has
made remarkably generous gift to his
workpeople. He has divided among
them about G 5000 and the recipients
are all employees of 20 years and up
ward. The sums presented to them
range from a minimum of e20 to
e1,O0o. The latter amount is given in
two instances
The true northerner., 1898-11-09
$50 in Gold 4!
wlIl be Paid to any Man or Woman.

IL remains for the celebrated firm Of physicians
and specialists, DIR. Hathaway a Co., Irregular
Graduates Registered,, 20 place q genuine bnsi-
mess proposition before the public, which has
never been made before.
We agree TO treat any person afflicted with any
chronic disease and cure them, furnishing medi-
cines and everything necessary for their case or
fully follows treatment and directions. and the
case Is a curable one.
This offer Is plain, and there IS no catch 70 II;
and furthermore, the offer is good and the money
perfectly safe because we are financially respon'
sibla.
The true northerner., 1898-11-09
ORDER FOR HEARING CLAIMS.

u State OF Michigan, County OF an burtn-ss'
Notice is hereby given, that by an order OF the
Probate Court for the county of Van Buren, made
on the 4th day of October; A. ID. 1873. SIX months
from that date were allowed for creditors present
their claims against the estate of Sarah Ann DUSTIN
late of said county, deceased, and that all credi-
tors of said deceased required to present tner
claims 10 said probate court at the probate office, In
the village of Paw Paw, for examination and allow
ance on or before the nth day of April "A D. 1885, and
that such claims will be heard before said court on
Monday the 10th day of January, A. ID. 1899, and on
Monday the I7th day of April, A. ID. 1899, at ten
O'Clock In the forenoon of each of those days.
Dated October 4th A. D., 1898, 2273t5o2277
JAMES II. JOHNSON. Judge of Probate.
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" State of Michigan, County OF van buren-
Notice il hereby given, that by an order OF the
probate court for the county of Van Buren,, made on
the 22nd day Of October, A. ID. 1893, SIX months
from that date allowed for creditors TO present
heir claims against the estate of George sherrod
late of said county, deceased, and that all cred
itors of said deceased required to present
their claims to said probate court, at the probate
Office In the village of Paw Paw, for examination
and allowance, on or before the oath day OF April
A. D. 1899 and that such claims will be heard before
said court on Monday, the 23rd day OF January, a.
ID. ls99 and Monday the oath day OF April, A. ~.
1899 at ten O'Clock In the forenoon of each OF those
days. ..-o,
Dated October 22nd, A. d. 1898. lsSt5oIsl
JAMES II. JOHNSON, Judge OF PROBATE.
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xnnna yioIini.t Win. success.

Detroit, Nov. 5.--Gerome Helmont,
the promising Detroit violinist, ap-
peared with Ovide Musin in concert,
The performances of the elderly and
youthful artists singly and together
was highly appreciated by the audience,
which nearly filed the auditorium.
The true northerner., 1898-11-09
HKinQSburvP

Made every 20 minutes-1oo
every week and still behind or
ders, is the marvellous record OF
the largest piano manufactures in
the world. The Kingsbury is
the best when prices is considered
Your choice of first class pianos
and organs, brought direct from
factory, for SPOT CASH. Easy
payments or trade. Don't fail to
write me if you think of getting
one. Will surely save you money
w. NJ. BRANCH,
Lawrence or Paw Paw
The true northerner., 1898-11-09

DR.. Hathaway d Co.'S
experience during the
last 20years has proved
the feet that they have
cured Thousands OF
cases where other doc
tors have failed. and
this warrants them In
making this remarks-
BILE offer. All persons
who are suffering from
any chronic disease,
have now an opportu-
nifty TO test the treat
ment of the acknow.
lodged leading physi.
clans and specialists OF
this country, with an
absolute surety OF be
ing cured. Special d.
seases. such az catarrh
blood poison. weaknesi
The true northerner., 1898-11-09

Benton Harbor. Nov. New York
capitalists have purchased the Buss
machine works for $4,000, and the
new machinery and stock will be moved
here at once. The plant when COM
pleted will cost 100000, will manufac-
ture blank books and stationery and
furnish employment to from so to $50
men.
The true northerner., 1898-11-09

Little colds" neglected-thousands OF
lives sacrificed every year. DR.. Wood S
Norway Pine Syrup cures little colds
cures big colds too, down to the very
verge of consumption.
The true northerner., 1898-11-09
DRosATEoRoER.-stats of Michigan.

III U =
I County of Van Buren.-ss.
At session of the probate court for the county
of Van Buren, holden at the probate office, In the
village of Paw Paw, on Monday, the 9TH day OF
November, in the year one thousand eight hundred
and ninety-eght.
Present, Hon. James II. Johnson, Judge OF
Probate.
In the matter of the estate of William IL.
Cross, deceased. -
On reading and filing the petition, duly verified
of Orrilla Cross widow of said deceased, praying
for reasons therein stated, that administration OF
said estate may be granted to the petitioner or some
other suitable person. -
Thereupon it is ordered that Monday, the 5th day
of December 1885, at ten oclock in the forenoon be
assigned for the hearing Of said petition, and all
persons interested in said estate are required
to appear at a session of said court then to
be holden at the probate Office in the village OF
Paw Paw, and show cause, IL any there De,
why the prayer of the petitioner should not be
granted.
And il is further ordered that said petitioner
give notice TO the persons in said estate OF
| the pendency of said petition, and the hearing
thereof, by causing copy of this order To be pub
lshed in the True Northerner, newspaper printed
| and circulating in said county of Van Buren,, Tor
three successive weeks at least previous to said day
| Of hearing. - ..,.,o~-
| 77t4o8O1 Judge of Probate.
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sbiuuIe Mil Burned.

Lapeer, Nov. 3. - Robert Kings
shinole mill and lumber yards were de-
stroyed by fire. The loss is $4,000, in
sured for one-fourth its value.
The true northerner., 1898-11-09
Another BODY Found.

Detroit, Nov. s.-The mangled body
of the twelfth victim of Saturdays
theater collapse was taken from the
ruins of the Wonderland building Mon
day. II was that of Charles Mielke, q
laborer, and was discovered In a cor
ner of the top gallery, nearly COW
cred by wreckage. When extricated
the remains were wrapped in an an
dertaker's blanket and lowered to the
street with rope, In full view of a
crowd of spectators.
The true northerner., 1898-11-09
BY Dr,s G.. A. Fletcher & C(
Hygeia Sanitarium.
Mention this paper.

Rupture as it is commonly understood, Is pro,
trusion of the intestines through the abdominal
walls. 1t is caused by a strain or may develop 80
slowly as not to be noticed until the bowels nave
produced an enlargement. AS long as the bowels
can be put back it is called reduiabe hernia, and
when the bowels become caught or compressed py
contracting tissues in such way as TO cut on the
blood supply, IL is called strangulated rupture
which can be relieved by the knife only.
All forms of hernia can be cured BY our metn- :
cd so that when patient makes up MS mlno TO
be cured bu us, he is Justified in throwing
avian his truss. We are prepared TO prove tnat
any person by our method may be cured TO stay
cured. The discovery marks new era IN TINS
branch OF special surgery. In this department, we
are devotng our exclusive time to the treatment OF
rupture varicocele, hydrocele, enlargement OF the
prostate gland, diseases of the bladder ana all
forms of special diseases Of the pelvic organs.
The rapid effect produced in the cure OF structure
and varicocele is most gratifying. These diseases
are so thoroughly removed that they cannot re-
turn If any person afflicted will write to the sani
tarium at Kalamazoo, their communication VIII re
ceive careful attention and prompt answer.
Consultation and examination are Free. OuI
terms are moderate and our cures are aDso'
lutslu certain. ...,,., 20
Hygeia Sanitarium Co.,
Kalamazoo, Micf
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The Dead.

The known dead are as follows:
John creszelski. laborer; James Geger-
schke. laborer; August Januschowski. Ia
borer: Cornelius McCarron. lather; Theo-
dore Mertens, laborer; August Sallach' Ia
borer; Martin Shafer. painter: George w
White, timer; Peter Pfeihe. Frank Woiie'
Max Poll.
The true northerner., 1898-11-09
The Missing.

Those missing and believed dead are:
Peter Connors, lather: Jacob Lewen. metal
polisher; - Belts. metal cornice-maker;
Mull
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-10-09
Gossip of the Ring.

NJ. J., Cohoes. n. Y.-They were matched. but never
met.
The contest between Charley Kelly and Patsy Haley
of Buffalo will be decided neXt Friday night ~ the
Lenox A,C. Tho affair will be for twenty-five rounds.
Billy LayiGne denied yesterday that there was any
trnth in the report that Frank Fine aud Kid Lavigne
have been matched to box in San Francisco next
month.
B.LTInoRE. Oct, s.-Mqnager Al Herford of the
Eureka Athletic Club Of this city has offered n purse
Of $50, 900 for the Mccoy. Corbctt hght. and said he
would post a forfeit OF $4,000, the fight to take place
In Virginia.
Lew Honseman Of Chicago Is in town and is trying
to match Kid Laylgnc to box George KerWin, the
"Mystery." at CfiicHed. He also wants TO bring
Tommy Ryan aud KID F" Mccoy together, each bout
TO lie limited to sT rounds. 81,
Martin Bowling Yesterday received n letter from
DR.. Ordway, the American representative OF the
National sporting Club. Whoa now in London, say
ing that billy RyGhfpri Of Chicago, whoi, matched
10 box "Pedlar~ Paimer, y quite i'll and that there
is some danger of the mil mt coming of. Rotch-
ford and Palmer are booked to light in London next
month, sL EfEafN'A ~
MATCHMAKER powdellot the Greater New YorkA.
!. sSla ff 70 re qAESsGioa33sstAnYG of BfaSEly r1u and IL Jim% 2S;
Barry had been practically arranged. There is some
hitch. however, as to the g%uoGti2n 81 weight; Nc:
pounds at 3 o'clock, while Barry is holding, out for
ia pounds at the rincside. IL is possible that both
wall compromise at ia pounds at q O'Clock.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-10-09
SNAKES ABRoAD AGAIN.
Good Catches of Rattlers Reported by Hun.
tors in Connecticut

tcTb III SOhhcNthCuts
HARTFORD. Conn. Oct. 9.-The warm weather
OF the present week has brought out the snakeS
that had gone into winter quarters. Only o
few days ago Dell Reeves Of Portland caught
six ~rattlers in one morning. For several years
Reeves was the only person who hunted these
dangerous reptiles in Connecticut. but lately
there has been SOM competition. It is by no
means an Improbable pastime. especially In
the fall OF the year when the snakes are fat.
When in this condition they yield an average
Of So worth OF oil. which finds a ready sale
among druggists. Snake oil is excellent for
rheumatism. Tho skins are dried and pre-
served. Reeves's record last season was thirty
four rattlesnakes. When hunting he is assisted
by a small dog. .
Another noted snake hunter down Portland
way is William Synott. who holds the record
for q single days work. having captured alive
eleven large rattlesnakes. Six East Hampton
hunters had good success last Sunday between
Great Hill and Bald Hill. In Cobalt. The party
captured twelve live snakes and killed three.
The largest rattler was five feet long and had
eleven rattlos. The other. snakes were OF all
sizes and ages, and seemed to include a whole
family. In the own Of Glastonbury, which 10
noted for It's soap. underwear, and peaches.
there Is a prolific spot for, snake hunters; Ley;
from there with q string of nine dead snakes.
while his companion brought back two young
charms and neckties. Another Hartford man.
an amateur hunter. who went down to Glaston-
bury. captured a rattlesnake 3 feet inches
long. having thirteen rattles. The r%attles were
IN good working order. and sounded very much
like an alarm clock.
was on his way to the county fair last Tues
day. when in crossing a field he noticed some-
Thought he would Investigate II, and as a 70.
suit there was an upheaval and a scattering OF
about twenty blacksnakes,, ranging from two
TO four feet long. The reptiles were baSkinR In
the sunshine and were punched up for the 90
caslon. Pratt killed four-foot fellow.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-10-09
Eels and Striped Bass Moving Down the
Delaware.

PoRT JERvIs. Oct. 9,-The rise In the Della
ware and Neversink Rivers at this point.
caused by rain three nights ago. started the
cells on their annual trip to Delaware Bay. and
tho striped or rock bass are travelling in their
have been taken in the welrs. and many striped
bass have been caught in the Neyersink, from
Cuddebackvllic 10 It's junction with the Della
ware at Port JeTvis, aud in the latter river from
MonGaup to the same point on the New York
side Alya Van Etten. an expert fisherman Of
this place, has been kept so busy |skinning cells
that his arms are nearly given out. He can
Z" shuck' an eel In IKE seconds.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-10-09
lard TO SWEAR ON NEW WARsHIPs.

The Old CuSs Words Don't Fit the New
Order of Things In the Navy.
An old jack tar had this to say recently about
modern warships:
Things are busted wide open. How can a
fellow swear on one OF these new-fangled boats2
He'd sound like a fool a sayin' OF SILVER me
timbersp when there amt nary a piece OF tim
ieIlcr can't take q reef in anything. he can't
Delay. there's no belayin' pins. n he can't use
any o. them old words which hez made Their
navy. Isuppose n Teller will now hev ter yawp,
'pnrivet me platesp 'nouse me searchlightP
Smash me fghtin' topp or 'Foulm me screw or
somsthiP'' p that sort. Itch Yer things hes
CONT ell"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-10-09
A 11TrLE HAwKsB1hL FROM CUBA.

Brought North or the Steamer Wasp and
Presented to the Aquarium.
One day last July some Cuban insurgents In
a small boat OFF Nipe Bay. on the north coast Of
Cuba. gave to men aboard the United States
steamer Wasp a tiny hawksbill turtle about an
inch and a half in length. The mon on tho
Wasp named tho little turtle Dick and gave it
good care, and when the Wasp came north they
brought Dick along.
One day last week ChiefiBo'sun's Mate Charles
Liembach brought the turtle, now grown u no
3S inches In length. ashore, and m behalf Of tho
crew OF tho Wasp presented II 10 the New York
Aquarium. Dick would be sure OF good treat
ment at the New York Aquarium. anyhow, but
they will give him an extra nip OF Liver now and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-10-09
Fashions IN SIGNS.
Black tho Prevailing Color for Background
"A Symphony in Yellow. =

"A symphony In Yellow.
Black has long been the prevailing color for
the background OF street signs with gold
letters. as. Indeed. 1t still is. though signs with
the background In one shade and another Of
blue. In various shades OF red. and in brown
are not m In recent years some
signs have been made with a background OF
dark green, and there Is occasionally seen In
both old and new signs one with letters Of gold
upon a yellow background.
A striking and. handsome yellow sign lately
seen had raised letters rounded out in bold
relief, while around the base Of each letter was
drawn a very narrow band OF some dark col
ored paint. about adparter OF an inch deep. This
was more for q finish than to bring out the
letters. that being done by the letters rounded
form and the contrast. between their Rilded
surface and the dull yellow OF the background
upon which they were placed
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-10-09
wholesale Drug Clerk Held for Larceny

Carlos Hernandez OF I'll Quincy street.
Brooklyn. was nrraigned before Magistrate
Cornell In the Centre Street Police Court yes
terday on a charge OF grand larceny. Herman
dez has been for n number OF years the foreign
clerk Tor SchiefIelin 4 Co, wholesale druggists.
at Fulton ard William streets. His employers
RlleRo that Hernandez approx rated n certified
check drawn in favor OF the firm by Louis
Espln and deposited the check TO his own ac-
count in the Fulton and Hudson NationalB Bank.
Magistrate Cornell held the prisoner in $1,000
bail for examination on Monday. The bail was
furnished BY his wife.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-10-09
Keeno of Boston Wins Another sheneId
Handicap.


Handicap.
Thomas Keene. the little sprinter who used
to represent the Boston Athletic Association.
has achieved the distinction OF winning his sec
ond successive Sheffield Handicap in England.
His first win was In the July Handicap. md the
particulars OF his second victory IN the Dom
caster Handicap. run in connection with the
st. Leger. have Just been received. The entry
OF 1873 was the largest on record and included
seven Americans. When the betting opened
Keene was classed among the any others"
against whom the layers offered odds Of II to l.
The handicap was over the nominal distance
OF 100 yards. bpt A. r.. Downer and 9. Harper,
the crack British sprintsrs. were the, virtual
while the sturdy New Highlander was handi-
capped at on yards. One hundred mon ac-
copied, and DOwner. Keene. and the other
backmarkers. .Bannister. who had Sh yards.
and. Braithwaithe.. 0% yards. won their pre-
liminary heats. What was more remarkable.
fourth heat OF the second round, The race
between the cracks was a memorable one.
Braithwaitc held his advantage until almost on
the. tape, when the plucky American drew up
and won on the post, with the speedy Scotch
man. Downer, half u yard away, Keene ln-
II seconds. or equal to IN yards inside even
The fast time made by the American In this
hent had the effect Of sending him to the post
an eyen-money favorite for the final, which he
won by a foot from Il. Benson Of Shofield, who
had 15A yards. His reliability, was proved by
the fact that he, ran in the final In exactly the
same time as the preceding heat, His victory
netted a good sum for his hackers, in addition
to the first prize OF $3.50.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-10-09
BrookIyn'S Record Against the Western
Wv Teams.

Tho rpotsrS across the bridge have received fsw
oppoytunities this year to enthuse while watching
the Brooklyns play at Washington Park. When =
team Is beaten away from home some excuse can be
Found. but tho supportorS OF the Club look for victo-
fles'o on tho home grounds. This has not been the
case With the Brooklyns. essecially In the games
oply tourtcen and lost twenty dhEee games. The fol-
lowing Agures tell the story or the games played be-