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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-11-23
IMPORTANT RULING.
Land Owner Has Right Up tn the
Last Moment to he Heard I'm Re-
Iation 10 Assessment.

Lansing, Nov. 19.-In the case of David
Wright and George n. Hauptmann VS..
auditor-general, the supreme court
made an important ruling relative to
reviewing of assessments. The COM
plainants' agents attended the meet
ing of the board of review on the fourth
Monday of May, but because of illness
in the family of the supervisor the
board was not convened until the next
day. Wright and Hauptmann claimed
that they were deprived of their day
in court and that the assessment was,
therefore, void. The supreme court in
deciding the case said:
THE land owner has a right up to the
last moment fixed by the law TO be heard
IT, relation 10 his assessment, and he can
not be deprived of that right but where
the board, though IT be late In converting,
meets during the time fixed by law is end
G, , and has been in session long enough TO
permit all persons desiring TO appear be-
fore them to be heard, and to pass intel
ligently upon the protests. II cannot be
said that the land owner has not had his
day in court"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-11-23
A SERIOUS CHARGE.
II. v. white Under Arrest at Baldwin,
Mich. for Alleged Robbery
OF n Grave.

Baldwin. Mich. Nov. 21.-H. ".
White. of New York, rs under arrest
here. suspected of grave robbing for
the purpose of defrauding n life in
surance company of $4,000, amount of
insurance on the life of his brother.
Frank NJ. White. November 10. II. v.
White came here for the purpose. he
said. of finding his brother. whom he
believed to have been foully dealt with
somewhere in this vicinity. White
spent some time ostensibly looking for
the body in the vicinity of where his
brother was alleged 10 have been camp
ing at the time of his last letter. A
body was finally found by White which
he claimed to be that of his brother.
Local people were suspicious. An in
quest was held, but it failed to estab-
fish the identity of deceased Further
investigation developed that the body
was that of Baldwin man, Alex Nc
Lean. who had died in August His
grave was found empty and in such
condition as to show robbery had been
committed very soon after his burial.
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INDIANS FEAR NEW RIFLE.
Pillagers DO Not Like the Way That
the krag-JOrgensen
shoots.

The Krag-Jorgensen rifles with
which Uncle Sans regulars are armed
are weapons of great interest to the
old hunters and sportsmen who have
gathered at Walker from all sections,
says the Minneapolis (Minn.) Tribune.
The soldiers pass cartridges among
the curious, who retain them as SOU
venirs. Said one of the blue-coated
men who had returned from Sugar
Point, having taken part in the scrap:
"The Indians ran against something
in our bullets that surprised them
The steel bullet of the Krag-Jor-
gensen is searching thing, andi there
Is an Indian concealed in the grass
in line with it for three miles it will
find him. When we caught a couple
Of bucks who, we could see, were be-
hind pine trees, from the smoke of
their rifles, the others soon learned
TO fall back. The steel bullets will
go through 40 inches of pine and kill
any Indian who may have thought he
was safe. They can't fight the way
they used to-"
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The Annual Report Of the state Hoard
of Charities and Corrections says
New Laws Are Needed.

Lansing. Nov. 19.-The state board OF
corrections and charities has submitted
its annual report upon the necessity Of
further legislation in improving condi-
tons. etc, al the various. state. county
and other institutions:
plea is made for an indeterminate sem
tence law. The parole law is satisfactory
but scores of convicts are turned loose
each year before they are ready to take up
the duties OF civil life again The law Of
1895 was declared unconstitutional and adj
vice is given that the next law be sound
In this respect. The state house of correc-
ton has ceased TO be a reformatory as at
first intended. all classes OF criminals be-
ing sentenced there now First offenders
mingle with old offenders. which is unwise
A law is recommended placing this insti-
futon back on its original footing, and
that only first offenders be sentenced to
II. Many judges insist on sending first Of
tenders to the state prison
The board thinks a way should be pro-
vided for the convict to help support his
family, make restitution to the family
wronged, and have a small sum for HIM
self when he is RELEASED Such law works
well in Minnesota. The admission fee at
state prisons, the board thinks. should be
abolished The state cannot afford TO make
ar exhibition of any of it's wards Visits
should be confined TO that portion of the
institution not occupied by prisoners or
wards
II is recommended that a tral bureau
{ informal ton be organized. TO which the
history OF each convict be sent In this
way judges can act more intelligently in
ealing out punishment. A distinction
should be made between the first offender
and the hardened criminal.
Care of the insane is discussed at length
Insanity has increased at an alarming
ratio. but in the last decade the cost per
without impairing the efficiency of the asy-
lus. There are $500 patients which means
a saving of $4,000 per annum.
The law permitting county jails to be
used as city lock-ups Is roundy condemned.
One-half of the inmates Of county jails
are DRINKS and disorderlies penalty
should be attached TO the law requiring
prisoners in jails to be kept apart. 1t is
not obeyed now, and the jails are breeders
o. crime. The board recommends that a
permanent jailer be appointed by a circuit
judge on recommendation of the board of
sup ervisors in counties having a popula-
ton exceeding 10000. such jailer to hold
office during good behavior He should
make all contracts for food. etc, the sheriff
not TO be interested in the care or MAIN
| nance of the prisoners. 1t is recommend
&c that each circuit judge should make a
personal inspection of the Jail in his cir
cult at least once a year.
In conclusion, the board recommends that
every institution of the state, having for
it's object the providing of places of refuge
for dependent children, should at all times
be subject to inspection by some recog-
nized state authority, and the enactment Of
a law providing for such inspection is adj
ViSed.
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TO EVANGELIZE CITIES.
National City EvangeIizatiOn Union
of the Methodist episcopal Church
Meets in Detroit.

Detroit, Nov 1s.-The eighth annual
convention Of the National City Evan
gelical union of the Methodist Episco-
pal church opened in the Central Meth
odist church. Forty lay and ministerial
delegates are here.
Thirty local city unions are now es-
tablished, having, in some cities, in
stitutional churches, industrial schools,
kindergartens, etc.. and expanding a
total of quarter of million dollars
annually.
Delegates were welcomed by Rev. DR..
Potts. editor of the Michigan Christian
Advocate. Col. Horace Benton, of Cleve-
land, said the society is the exponent of
mighty movement of various So
cieties in various denominations. all of
whom had come TO realize the urgent
necessity of regenerating the cities, and
all of whom are now realizing that di-
vision of this work only means defeat.
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NHANCERY sALE.--In pursuance and by

CHANCERY SALE. lin pursuance and by
virtue of decree of the circuit court for the
county of Van Buren,, in chancery, in the state of
Michigan, made and dated on the 18th daytf Sep
TENDER, A. D., 1893, in certain cause therein pend
ing wherein Frank Il. Byers, administrator of the
estate of Tobias Byers deceased is complainant, and
Jacob 1. Roosevelt, Elizabeth Roosevelt and Belinda
Roosevelt defendants.
Notice is hereby given, that / shall sell at public
auction TO the highest bidder, at the front door of
the court house, in the village of Paw Paw, county
of Van Buren, and state of Michigan, tsaid court
house being the place for holding the circuit court
in and for said county on Friday, the 23d day of
December A. ID. 1885, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon
OF said day, all, or much thereof may be neces-
sary 10 raise the amount due to the said complain
ant for principal interest and costs in said cause,
of the following described lands and premises, viz:
A certain piece parcel of land situate In Van
Buren, County and state of Michigan, known and
described follows, to wit: The southwest quarter
Of the southwest fractional quarter of section No.
seven, township four south of range No. fifteen
west containing thrty-seven acres;
Also the south half of the southeast quarter
of secuonsNo. IL, township No. four south of range
No. sixteen vest containing eighty acres;
Also the northwest quarter of the northeast
quarter of section No, twenty-four, township No.
four south of range No, sixteen west. containing
forty acres;
Also thirty acres the west side OF the south
west quarter of the northeast quarter of section
twenty-four, township No. four south of range No.
sixteen west.
Dated Paw Paw, Mich, November 7th A. d, 1898.
ORAN w. ROWLAND,
Circuit Court Commissioner in and far Van Buren,
County, Michigan.
+. J. ATWELL (2277t7o2283
Solicitor for Complainant.
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ORDER OF PuBL,cAruoN.-state OF


of Van Buren-In Chancery.
Thomas Gould and Henry ID. Harvey, complain
ants, VS.. Fred +. Bent, defendant.
Suit pending in the Circuit Court for the County
of Van Buren,, in Chancery, at the village of Paw
Paw, on the 18th day of November, A. ID. 1898.
In this cause IL appearing from affidavit file that
the defendant, Fred L. Bent snot a resident of the
state of Michigan, but that he resides at Tuscola in
the state of Illinois; On motion of James 4. Chan
dler, complainants' solicitor IL is ordered that the
said defendant Fred +. Bent, cause his az
pearance TO be entered herein within fo
months from the date of this order, and in
of his appearance that he his answer to the c.
painants' bill of complaint to be filed and q
thereof TO be served on said complainants' sol a
or within twenty days after service on him "a
copy of said bill and notice of this ORDER and that
default thereof said bill be taken as confessed by
the said nonresident defendant.
And II is further ordered that within twenty days
the said complainant cause notice of this order to
be published in the TRUE NoRTHERNER, a news
paper printed, published and circulating In said
county, and that such publication be continued
therein at least once In each week for six weeks in
succession, or that he copy of this order TO
be personally served said nonresident defend
ant at least twenty days before the time above pre-
scribed for his appearance.
ORAN W. ROWLAND,
Circuit Court Commissioner, Van Buren, County,
Mich.
JAMES T.. CHANDLER,
Solicitor for Complainant. [7St6oS3
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WHAT 1T COST.
Gen. White Says the Troops .or the
Spanish War Have So Far Cost
Michigan S45O,OOO.

Detroit, Nov. 1S.-Gen. w. l.. White,
when asked if he had determined the
amount spent by Michigan in raising
and caring for troops, said:
Il shall not know the exact figures until
M report is issued and it is now being
prepared in Lansing | do know that the
tire amount will come within the $4,000
appropriation made by the state. Gov. Pin
gree was wrong when he reckoned the
amount at about $4,000 The bills that
have come in so far make the amount less
II an $780, 900, but the Detroit hospital bills
for taking care of returned soldiers, and
some other small matters, remain to be
taken care of. My report will show where
every dollar went to.
Some time ago / presented DIS
amounting u S125,C0O to Secretary Anger, as
he told me he thought it would be paid TO
Michigan by the national government be-
fore January ]"
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oRTcAcE SALE.

n ~ -
Nl having been made In the conditions OF GER
tain ndenture OF mortgage bearing date the lSth
day of December, A. ID. 1894, executed by Cynthia
y Freer, widow af Or,ille j. freer, Van Buren,
county, Michigan, pursuant 10 an order OF the
Judge OF Probate for the county o. Van Buren,,
Michigan, held at the probate ofce ia the village OF
Paw Paw, in said county and state on the l2th
day OF November, A. ID. 1894, authorizing, EN-
p.wering aud licensing Cynthia y. Freer to borrow
by way OF mortgage upon certain real estate I'm said
the of six hundred and nifty dollars, payable In
eight years from the date OF said order with interest
at the rate of per cent per bhILm payable an
nually and To execute a mortgt &c upon said real
estate TO secure the payment OF the moneys so Dor
rowedt +. +. Grimes, Paw Paw, Michigan, and
register Of de, ds Of Van BuIen County, Michigan,
in Liber 4s of mortgages, page 500, on the 18th
day of December, A. ID. 1905, and on which mort
81 re there is claimed % be due and unpaid al the
Dat of this notice the sum OF $1,000 ninety doh
lars accrued interest also an attorney fee
roNided by law, and no suit proceeding at law
or IN equity having been insrltnted TO recover the
amount Low due and unpaid, or any part thereof.
Now therefore, notice Is hereby given, that by
virtue of power Of sale contained in said mortgage
q in pursuance of statute in such case m ade and
provided, there will be sold at public auction TO
tie highest bidder at the flout door OF TIE court
house, in the village of Paw Paw, Van Buren,
county, Michigan, that being the place for holding
q circuit court for said county on Saturday, the
10th day of December, A. ID. 1898, at two O'Clock p.
of said day. the premises described In said mort
gage, so much may be necessary 10 satisfy the
amount now due and unpaid on said note and mort
gage, with interest and costs, said premises being
described follows: The northwest quarter of
the northwest quarter of section twenty three,
town two south, range fourteen west, Van Buren,
county Michigan. 2269tl3osl
f. p. GRIMES, Mortgage.
VIM. ii. MASON, Atty for Mortgage.
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Vote Cost His Life.

Birmingham, Nov. 1S.-Isaac Nichols,
an aged man living near Buckhorn Cor
ners, Pennington, lost his life through
his determination to vote on election
day. Nicholas had been hopeless in
valid for ten years. He was bundled up
in rocking chair and drawn four miles
to the polls. At the town hall the
wagon jostled against the sidewalk,
causing the invalid to tip on his head.
He recovered consciousness in a short
time, was carried into the hail. voted
and died the next day.
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Flour for UnIeavened Bread.

Niles. Nov. 21.-The Adrian Milling
company has secured the contract for
the manufacturing of 1900 barrels of
flour to be used in making unleavened
bread to be eaten by the Hebrews all
over the United States during the fast
of the Passover. The mill was closed
down in order that the bins and rollers
might be thoroughly cleaned 50 that not
even a particle of common flour might
become mixed with the special quality
Rabbi NJ. S. Margolies, of Boston, then
blessed the mill, after which the wheels
were started.
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Transfer to Montauk Point.
Anti-Cignrette Inv Wild.

Knoxville, Tenn, Nov. 21.-The anti
cigarette law passed by the last Tennes-
sec legislature is declared constitution
al in an opinion given to the press by
Judge Caldwell, of the supreme court
OF the state. The opinion declares that
cigarettes are not Legitimate articles
of commerce, because they are wholly
noxious and deleterious TO health, and
therefore are not within the provision of
the federal constitution protecting le-
ultimate commerce.
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A pig Maccabee BuiIding.

Port Huron, Nov. 1s.-The new home
for the Maccabees in this city will be
one of the finest fraternal buildings in
the United States. The building will
have an so-foot frontage on Huron av-
enue and 90 feet on Bard street, and
will be four stories high. The conspicu-
Gus feature of the temple will be an
immense dome so feet in diameter. The
contract for the construction of the
building was let TO James O'Sullivan
at an estimated cost of $4,000.
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LEGAL NOTICES.

DROBATE opD=R FOE HEARING
L FINAL COUkT.-Stateo of Michigan
County of Van Buren-ss. Probate Court Tor said
county.
At a session Of the probate court for said
county, held at the probate office in the viii
lage of Paw Paw, Saturday, the 18th day of
November in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ninety-eight:
Present, James II. Johnson, Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of John Buck
deceased.
Sarah Buck, executrix of said estate, comes
into court aud represents that she is now
prepared to render her final account as such
executrix and flies the same.
Thereupon II is ordered, that Monday, the 18th
day of December next, at tel O'Clock in the fore
noon, 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 session of said Court then
to be holden at the probate office, in the village
of Paw Paw in said county, and show cause, If any
there be- why the said account should not be allow
ed.
And II is further ordered that said executrix
give notice to the persons interested In
said estate of the tendency of said account
and the hearing thereof, by causing
a copy of this order TO be published in the
True Northerner, newspaper printed and cir
culating in said county, for three successive weeks
at least previous to said day of hearing.
JAMES III. JOHNSON,
227s4o22sll Judge of Probate.
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Bir sale of Walnut Trees.

Niles, Nov. 21.-Maj. James Newton,
of Volinia township, has sold to a
Goshen 1nd) firm 81 walnut trees for
cash consideration of $4,000. This
particular grove has been famed
throughout southern Michigan, and has
been eagerly sought after by nearly
every lumber company in the United
States. Some of the trees included in
the sale are so large around that four
persons by joining hands can barely
circle them
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-11-23

Lieutenant Colonel Tells Of HIS He
cent Trip Through the
Island.

Lieut.. Col. Andrew s. Rowan, of the
Nineteenth infantry, who was promot-
ed for his daring trip of reconnois-
sance in Cuba at the beginning of the
war, has returned TO this country from
Havana. He brought to Washington
report to the war department of the
results of a special trip through Cuba.
which he has just completed Col.
Rowan was ordered to make this trip
by Gen. Miles, who desired TO learn
something about the conditions Of the
roads, and how they are suited for the
movement of troops. 81 found the
conditions Of the people" said Col.
Rowan, "to be very bad. both in health
and in means. AT the same time they
are very submissive, but believe that
after awhile they will be allowed TO
govern themselves. Parts of the island
are perfectly adapted for the trans
portation of troops, but in other places
the roads are overgrown. a railroad
can easily be built from Pinar del Rio
to Santa Clara, but from there the
means of travel will have TO be on foot
or by horse. The crops are poor, ow-
ing TO the fields in many places being
completely devastated. l found some
sugar, however, growing in Havana
and Matanzas provinces. and consider
able tobacco in Puerto Principe"
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May Sell Michigan Lines.

Toronto, Ont, Nov. 10. - 1t is said in
local railway circles that the Grand
Trunk railway is about to dispose of
all it's branch lines in the state of Mich
igan. The report is that the Wabash
railroad is negotiating with the Grand
Trunk for possession of these lines. In
connection with this story there is an
other to the effect that the Canadian
Pacific railway proposes to sever it's
working arrangements with the Wa
haob
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Hangs His Son TO Punish Him.

Niles, Nov. 21.-The ten-year-old son
of d. j. Harris, of Vandalia, was unable
TO recite his spelling lesson with sufli-
cient accuracy to please his father, and
the latter, it is said. sought to instill a
little photography into him by placing
a rope about his neck and tying the
other end to a rafter. He then went
away, and neighbors found the lad just
in time to cut him down and save his
life. Harris is in Jail charged with at
femnted murder
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ORDER FOR HEARING CLAIMS

Y State OF Michigan, County OF Van Buren-ss.
Notice is hereby given that by an order of the
Probate Court for the county of Van Buren,, made
on the 18th day of November, A. ID. 1898, six months
from that date allowed for creditors TO present
their claims against the estate of T.. q. Wellman,
late of said county, deceased, and that all credi
tors 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 allow
ance or before the 22d day of May A. ID. 1885, and
that such claims will be heard before said court,
Monday the Goth day of February, A. ID. 1892 and
Monday, the 22d day of May, A. ID. 1899, at ten
O'Clock I'm the forenoon of each of those days.
Dated, November 18th, A. T., 1898, 227St5o2282
JAMES III. JOHNSON. Judge of Probate.
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Lieutenant HobsOn.

Lieut.. Hobson may probably be as
signed to his former duties as head of
the department of naval construction
at the naval academy, where he served
last year until his detachment with
the three cadets comprising the first
class detailed for instruction to serve
on the flagship New York during the
war
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rIr.t Pension Awarded.

Washington, Nov. 19.-Commissioner
Evans, of the pension office, has notified
Secretary Alger that Jesse L. Gates, of
the SecoEd United States artillery, who
lost part of his upper lip in the West
Irdian campaign, has been awarded the
first pension on account of the Spanish
war. The president and the secretary
of war each took an interest in this
case. Gates will receive ST. per mon tn.