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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-12-14
Four below zero this morning.

Four below zero this morning.
Broughton has a holiday adv. this
week.
Waters & Co. advertise holiday goods
this week.
Gilbert Mitchell was at South Haven,
Saturday.
The juniors met with Ray Chappell
last evening.
Murray DeGraff continues i'll and con-
fined to the house.
The seniors met with Elizabeth Whit
man last evening.
The new gasoline engine is being set
at the electric light plant.
County Treasurer elect Marshall has
rented the Seabury house.
As usual, there is much interesting
matter on the inside pages.
Rolla Loveland is working for Harry
Mcneil in the abstract Office.
G.. f. Chappell has a new Christmas
adv. on the Sth page of this paper.
Statements of both Paw Paw banks
are published elsewhere in this paper.
Miss Zella Harvey will remain in the
registers Office after January l, as clerk
Hon. and Mrs. j. j. Woodman went to
Lansing, Monday evening, to attend the
state grange
J.C. Gould was called to Vermont, by
telegraph, on account of the serious ill
ness of his mother.
E. B. Longwell has a big Christmas
adv. of choice holiday bargains. Read
it and save money.
Will Rickerson has gone to Albany, n
Y. He will spend some weeks visiting
relatives in that vicinity.
DR.. Mcdonald, the eminent specialist
will be at the Dyckman house, Paw Paw
Thursday, December %.
Register Taylor was.in town Mon
day and Tuesday. He has not yet sue
ceeded in renting a house here.
Married, December 8, by Rev. G.. P
Linderman, Mr.. VIM. Whitford and Mis-
Jennie Carr, both of Paw Paw.
Regular meeting OF international Con
gress next Tuesday evening; election o
officers followed by an oyster supper.
j. f. Phillips has new adv. this week
His store is popular place for Christ
mas trading, and he has fine stock.
Frank Rawson has leased the Hesse
barn and residence in Lawton, and vii
conduct veterinary and livery bushes:
Married, by Mrs. Anna Barton. at he
home, December 7, Mr.. Edward Cros
and Miss Kittie May Jacobs, both c
Arlington.
The ladies of the Presbyterian societ
will serve dinner at the psrlors on Thurs
day of this week, from IL to oclocl
All are invited.
Fidelity.Rebekah lodge, l. o. 0. F.,
! its last meeting elected the followin
officers: Mrs. Anna Hubert, N g.; Mr.
:, Alice Merrill, V. G.; Mrs. Dollie Come
. s.; Mrs. Sadie Lindsey, F. s.; Mrs. Clal
Whitbeck, L.
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DeHaven Bros Art studio.

Public attention is invited to our supe-
rior Photographic and art work. En-
larging a speciality. We have put in a
fine line of mouldings, and are prepared
to do framing of all kinds. Patronage
is solicited. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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Logs Wanted.

l will pay cash for elm, beech, ash and
sycamore logs at my mill in Almena, or
will buy timber standing. For further
particulars address me at Paw Paw
box $40. [78tfl B. w. HIPP.
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Teachers Examinations.

Schedule of teachers examinations for
1898 80:
At Paw Paw, March, beginning last
Thursday; for all grades.
At Bangor, June, beginning third
Thursday; for second and third grades.
Office days-every Saturday.
WELLS G.. Brown,
Commissioner of Schools.
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Fashionable Dressmaking.

will open September new dressmak-
ing parlors in the Conner building, oppo-
site the abstract Office, and will be pre-
pared to do all work in the best and most
artistic manner. Old friends and new
ones are invited to call
67tf Mrs. G.. r. OCoBoCK.
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Look Here.

Peach trees, 100000 of the leading
varieties at wholesale or retail. Please
call and examine our stock and get prices.
j. A. NELSON a. Son,
80t4* "The old Paw Paw Nursery
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Millinery Near to Cost

Money to Loan
On improved first-class farms at to10est
terms. Amounts of $4,000 and up, on
long time. Special privileges offered for
thirty days.
Write for terms today.
o. r. FIFIELD, Loan Agent,
79t6o85* Benton Harbor, Mich
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DIR, &. w. johnson

Dentist, Lawton, Mich. Office hours,
to II a. m. and to 5 p. m.
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Corn and Oats Wanted.
First-cla custom work and cash for
corn and oats at the Almena Mills.
33tfl EDw. H. MINER.
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Are You Thinking of
Christmas?
We been several weeks past, and putting
thoughts action by bringing fine array of
HOLIDAY Goods.
WE MENTION A FEW:

WE MENTION FEW:
snowy of Handkerchiefs ranging price from to
: Linen Towels 75c.
Elegant \pe of Ladies Aprons at IS 80 4S and 5oc
Beautiful Ladies Fancy Aprons IS and 88c
Ladies Double and Single Saxony Mttens at 25c.
Ladies Black Silk Mttens at 75c.
Ladies Mocha and fine Kid Mtens soc.
Ladies Kid Mittens Fur Wrists 75c and 81.
Elegant of Side Board Covers work designs
Chenille and Tapestry Stand Covers
Tapestry Curtains Lace Curtains and Rugs.
Black Satnet Underskirts, oSC to $3.50
Ladies' and Gents Tennis Night Robes
Colarettes make the incest kind of presents
Dress Patterns, Overskirts, Jackets and Capes.
Ladies Overgaers and Leggings price from $Ioo
Gents Neck Scars and Ties. Mittens and Gloves.
Wadding Ribbons Lace Skone and Draperies for
making holiday gifts.
MILLINERY AT COST TO CLOSE.
The Globe-republican., 1898-06-16

Of these magnets to grip steel ship
and hold her remorselessly motionless
at most dangerous point could either
be fOated out to her like torpedoes or
could be anchored at the place de-
sired, water PROCEED, Of course, and con-
nected by wires with a shore battery.
The pressure of button in the battery
would be all that would be necessary to
arouse the force of the magnets, wheth-
er they were floated out or were an
chored by chains to the bottom. Nor
could all the ships crew and officers
and machinery release her.
"The most effective way to use a
mine for coast or harbor defense that
I can conceive of involves the use of a
fixed camera, which should be set into
the wall of an observation station or
dark room on shore, its ',ns covering
the entire panorama of the bay, but
especially the surfaces under which the
mines would be placed. There might
be score of these mines. each con-
nected with key in the operators
keyboard, and numbered. The opera
vi WOuIu udSC OWA uy ll6AI
by him in the station. and protected
cable would connect him with the
mines, the ends of the wires resting in
the powder in the heart of the mine
cases. The points at which the wires
entered the mine cases could, of course,
be insulated with bushings.
I'm his absolutely dark room, save
for the light that would be admitted
by the lens and be reflected down on
his table by mirror properly adjusted
to the lens, the officer would sit down
with his chart outspread before him.
Every moving object on the surface of
the water would be caught instantly
by the lens and reflected by the mirror
down on to the chart. On this chart
the exact location of each mine in the
The Globe-republican., 1898-06-16

quickly shut the door in the face of
the patriot of Spain, who amused him
self by banging on it. When she
opened it again he was very angry and
threatening. In her hand she had q
tiny nickle-p plated bicycle wrench
which she pointed suddenly at him
like revolver and told him to be OF.
He went away surly and growing. She
watched down the street until he was
Joined by another as dark and as big
a Spaniard as himself. The two had a
conference and presently skunk off.
Then they attempted a flank move
ment. The second don sneaked around
the side of the house while the first
marched boldly up to the door. AL
most before he reached it the p!ucky
woman burst it suddenly open and with
wild yell poked her shining weapon
right under his nose Like Mark
Twain's coyote. there was only a crack
in the landscape to indicate which di-
rection the Spaniard's flying footsteps
had taken. Mrs. Wilcox has re-en-
forced her mOnkey-wrench with an
auxiliary battery consisting OF a six
shooter, and is prepared to defend her
colors against all corners.
The Globe-republican., 1898-06-16
Uncle Caleb'O Protest.

The bachelors are having a hot time
lately. At the last meeting Uncle Caleb
made strong protest against the rule
which prohibits members from hold
ing girls hand continuously for more
than three seconds. and-but here he
was interrupted by the major. who.
jumping to his feet, yelled: Three
seconds is too long for safety. and
am in favor OF reducing the time tn
one second. and a third person to he
present. And I'll watch YOU fellows"
the major continued. I've noticed
some Of you scamps sneaking around
when and where you had no business.
and 1t has got to STOP do Won hear9
1t has got to stop! You are irving to
bring disgrace upon this grand organ
ization, which teaches, as a funda-
mental principle, 'shun the common
enemy, and" But the major waS
and sat down amid profound
silence. Nothing more was said. but
1t is evident that trouble Is brewing.
Before adjournment, Brother Monroe
sang the three old maids" members
joining in the chorus.-Yakima
(Wash) Republic.
The Globe-republican., 1898-06-16
SHE STOOD BY THE FLAG.

How . Plueky California Woman Put
Two Dons to Flight. .
W. H. Wilcox, who resides at S2S
Golden avenue, Los Angeles Cal. is an
American all through. Therefore.
when trouble arose between this cocn.
try and Spain he bought two American
hags and hung them from the roof of
his dwelling. Two husky Spaniards.
feeling aggrieved at this exhibition Of
patriotism, determined that the fiags
must come down. Accordingly they
called at the residence Of Citizen Will
cox, Enthusiastically choosing an
hour when they knew he was not at
home. They were unaware that Mrs.
Wilcox was every bit as good an
American as her husband About 2: 80
in the afternoon Mrs. Wilcox was called
to the door by big. swarthy looking
fellow. who pointed up to the flags
and demanded in broken English that
they be taken down Immediately. She
was all alone in the house ard there
was no help within call but she re-
solved not to strike her colors and
The Globe-republican., 1898-06-16

bay would be marked by number. We
will suppose battleship slowly steam
ing toward the spot where the mine is
set. She Is moving cautiously through
hostile waters. AS soon as she gets
anywhere near the mine her. photo
graph is thrown down on the chart. As
she moves toward the hidden peril, so
her photograph moves fatefully over
the chart toward the point where the
mines number appears. At last the
moving photograph on the chart COW
ers up the mine number, and. presto:
the operator presses the button and the
ship = blown up.
The Globe-republican., 1898-06-16
ELECTRICAL DEVICES In VAR
An Eminent Expert Says Victory May Depend
Upon It-Some Startling Possibilities
for the War with Spain.

would be easy enough. If these wires
fell on the metallic structure of the
vessel. resting in contact with it, and
a hve-thousand volt current were sent
through them from shore, they would
fuse to the ship and the current would
be short-circuited harmlessly. But II
either Of the wires should rest upon
some non-metallic portion of the ship,
or object or structure on deck, then
all persons who came in contact with
that wire would be instantly killed, as
their bodies would complete the circuit.
III it were desired to stop and hold
immovable hostile ship over a mine
or in a certain position peculiarly ex-
posed to fire from the shore, that re-
suit could be readily accomplished. A
magnet exerts pressure of $50 pounds
for every square inch of the surface O:
its poles. An enormous magnet could
be made very quickly by winding two
big guns with wire and joining their
larger ends in a horseshoe shape by
boiling on plates. A sufficient number
The Globe-republican., 1898-06-16

"A very small motor attached to .
captive balloon sent up from shipboard
would enable the operator to steer it
in any desired direction and to detect
at a great distance with powerful
glasses the approach Of an enemy's
squadron. which information he could
telephone down to the commanding Of
fcer. He could even watch a battle
In which his own ship engaged with
comparative safety, high up above the
range of machine guns
The Globe-republican., 1898-06-16

water in which the ship is floating, al
though such an explosion is conceiv-
able were q high explosive allowed to
rest in direct contact with the steel
side of the ship. Nor could her electric
lighting plant be destroyed from with
out by electrical means, but her decks
might be charged with electricity
enough to kill all on board VAo came
into contact with it by some such de-
vice as this: From station on shore
equipped with q powerful electric plant
. mortar might be made to IRE two sol
ID SHOES over the ship, each shot hav-
- . eGDper wire attached 20 It, That
The Globe-republican., 1898-06-16

"nen theft is committed in the
street in China. the shopkeeper in front
OF whose store the robbery occurred is
held responsible. pending the CAPTURE
OF the culprit. Should he not be found
the merchants along the stree; NAV be
compelled to make good the loss. This
makes detective of every Chinaman.
and law-breakers are always brought
to justice
The Globe-republican., 1898-06-16

Now it appears that the stovepipe has
that Is to adorn the statue of President
Paul Kruger with. il Madam Kruxer's
wishes are carried out. be concaye
In the crown, 50 As to hold rain v.fer.
which birds may drink. y
The Globe-republican., 1898-06-16

A man is precisely his weakest when
ne turns out of bed in the morning.
The muscular force is greatly increased
by breakfast. but it attains to its high
est point after the midday meal. It
then sinks for few hours and then
rises again towards evening.
The Globe-republican., 1898-06-16

The appearance of the Kansas build
ing at Omaha is pleasing and dignified
with broad porticos on three sides and
balconied upper portions. In its COM
position the result of classic influence
is at once manifest, and in endeavor-
ing to. obtain this result combined
with convenient arrangement and
economy the result has been eminently
satisfactory. The building is 55xs7
feet. Entering the assembly room,
which is thirtytwo feet square and ex-
tends through both stories, the gallery
is reached by means of ample stair
is obtained of the surroundings OPP
pOsite the main entrance is located the
checking room and postoffice. while at
either side are rooms arranged in
suite. those on one side being assigned
to the ladies for parlors and lunch
room. On the other side are located
the gentiemen's quarters and commits
sioners' office. The building is thor
oughly equipped with toilet accommo-
dations and for the convenience of the
ladies special checking apartment
has been provided and made accessible
from their parlors. Al! things consid-
cred. this will be one of the most pop
ular State buildings on the exposition
grounds.
A strange disease resembling hydro
phobia has broken out among the cat
tie in Elk county.
No CUFF about patriotism will be
permitted from the candidates for of
fee in Kansas this fall. The real pa
triots in kansas have gone to war,
with the exception of the fellows who
tried to enlist and were not permitted
to do So No candidate for Office in
Kansas this fall, unless he tried to en-
list or was too old to be accepted, il
patriot. The people should sit on him
If he tries to claim that hono-.
The herald., 1898-05-17
PERSONALS
LEGAL NOTICES
Summons in Divorce

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
state of California, in and for the county
of Los Angeles.
ella Brantner, plaintiff. vs.. John w.
Brantner, Standardization brought in
the superior court Of the state of California,
in and for the county of Los Angeles, and
the complaint filed in said county of Los
Angeles, in the Office of the clerk of said
superior court.
The people Of the state Of California send
greeting to John w. Brantner, defendant.
You are hereby required to appear In an
action brought against you by the above
named plaintiff. In the superior court Of the
state of California, in and for Los Angeles
county, and to answer the complaint filed
therein within ten days exclusive of the
day of service). after the service on you Of
this summons, II served within this county;
or, II served elsewhere, within thirty days.
This said action Is brought to obtain a
judgment and decree Of court dissolving
the bonds of matrimony now existing be-
tween the plaintiff and defendant, upon the
grounds of defendants failure to provide
for more than one year last past for the
plaintiff the common necessarles Of life,
for cause and by reason of his idleness,
profligacy and dissipation, and for costs
of suit. Reference Is had to complaint for
particulars.
And you are hereby notified that II you
fall to appear and answer the said COM
plant as above required, the said plaintiff
will cause your default to be entered and
will apply to the court for the relief de-
manded in the complaint ~
Given under my hand and the seal Of the
superior court Of the state of California, in
and for the county of Los Angeles, this
9th day of December, In the year Of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
ninety-seYen.
T. e. NEWLIN, Clerk.
BY GEORGE vARCOE. Deputy.
tSeal Of Superior Court.1
The herald., 1898-05-17

Flynn, w. r. Harper. Mr.. and Mrs. q. H.
Robinson.
The California volunteers In camp was
especially realistic, as most Of the troops
were the G. A. r. veterans, who have seen
active service. This was followed by
a rather narrowing battle scene. with the
| Red Cross nurses on the field binding UP
the wounds. The surgeons. nurses and
| troops were:
seurgeons-Dr, Will Maiden, DR.. Frank
Maiden and Hospital Corps.
| Young volunteer-Edward Harder.
| Nurses--Mrs. M &. Threlkeld. Mrs. Mar
Raret Hayes. Mrs. Brainerd Smith. Misses
Name Haseltine. Helen DAVIDSON, Daisy
DAVIDSON. Mamie Hutchfns, Florence Cam
field, .t4+
Soldiers-Members OF g. A. r. and Sons
of Veterans and N. @. c.
A fancy dress bali followed, represent
ing the city of Los Angeles Of to-day. The
costumes were the handsome and pictur-
esque dress Of the Louis XIV. period, and
the stately minuet was admirably done
by the following ladies and gentlemen
Mr.. and Mrs. c. e. McStay, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. 8. Pettigrew, Mr.. and Mrs. g. A. Fitch,
H. W. Fleming, Miss G. Whitaker, John
H. Foley. Miss Louise Marshall. Mrs. Ma
bel Dawson. DR.. c. T. Pepper and others.
The call to arms and the regulars leav-
ing for Cuba was SO nearly repetition OF
the boys who. marched away few days
ago, It seemed more like reality in these
days of war. than mere stage play. j. J.
Gospef presented a handsome flag to the
troops, which seemed but foreshadow-
ing of what we may see before many
days. The closing scene was review OF
the nations under the sheltering folds Of
"Old Glory" The representatives Of each
country sang the national air. Mr.. Quin-
lan's Under the French Flag" was finely
rendered. as was the English and Scotch
chorus, "Rule Britannia" Miss Ethel In
gram danced the Highland fling. The par
Elephants in the last scene were:
Columbia-solo and chorus, Mrs. Ed
ward Quinlan, escorted by militia.
Cuba libre-Miss g. Keller.
Chorus-War song Of the Cuban patri-
OTIS.
France-Edward ouinlan. solo and cho.
rus.
Ireland-Solo and quintet. Harry Por-
ter. soloist: Miss Ethel Graham, Miss Jen-
ME Graham. Mr.. Walter Wren, Dr. Chas.
e. Rhons.
Scotland-Baspipes and dancers. Solo
dancer, Miss Ethel N. Ingram.
England-6ons Of st. George, q. Brook
man. A. J. Munton. c. NJ. 9winnerton, ".
H. Leader, w. H. Ashe, H. Croft. w. J.
Wren. Harry Porter.
Sailors Of the Maine.
Africa-The Mcvey-Covington Mandolin
club: Messrs. j. g. Mcvey. M. c. Covins-
ton mandolin: J. c. Covinrton Rriitar. A.
c. Covington. bass VOL: w. c. Clark, cor
net
China-Players In costume.
Patronesses-Mrs. Morris Albee. Mrs. f.
w. Blanchard, Mrs. J. 8. Slauson. Mrs.
Carl Kurtz, Miss Carrie Waddilove.
Miss Mckenzie, Miss W.. d. Wise. Miss
Daily and Harry Pater were the soloists
between the acts.
Misses Ethel and Jennie Graham and
W. J. Wren sang trio.
The herald., 1898-05-17
A Suit Over a Bite

A civil suit to recover $3.50 was on trial be.
fore Justice Morrison yesterday afternoon
A. r. Copeland Of Buena Vista street is su-
ing Mr.. and Mrs. John C. Thomas to recov.
er damages for injuries his 4-year-old
daughter. Maggie, is alleged to have 70.
ceived at the teeth of the defendants dog
& Mexican hairless canine, which had at.
tackled the child without provocation while
she had been playing in front Of her home
and lacerated both limbs very badly. Il
was at first feared that the dog had the
rabies, but fortunately this proved to be
q mistake. The case will be finished TODAY.
The herald., 1898-05-17

FOR sALE-oUT ON THE HEALrHFUL
bills. where the air d pure. sweet and
delicious, where In winter the tenderest
flowers bloom without fear Of frost. and
In summer nobody knows II 10 hot till
he comes down to the lower levels-one
or more OF the prettiest hill lots In Los
Angeles.
They are on Arnold Of. and front south.
They are between Bixel ct. and Lucas
ave.
Arnold is the street midway between
Third and Fourth SITS. and Blxel street.
and Lucas avenue, are half way between
Spring street and Westlake park.
They are beautifully situated and the
neighborhood 10 first class. They are
smooth and level and Just high enough
above the sidewalk TO be nice. The street
improvements are all finished and paid
for.
These are not Cheap lots. Nobody
need look at them with that idea. II you
want lot or lots nice enough to be worth
at least $500 apiece, see these. for you
can get them now for $11O0.
8. r. HENDERSON.
1857 W. Fourth st.. or Herald office.
FOR SALE-WE SELL THE EARTH.
The herald., 1898-05-17
Jumped ON His Wife

v. Gage was arrested last night by Dep.
uty Constable Menser on warrant chare.
ing him with battery. Mrs. Gage the ex
wife Of the prisoner. IL the complaining
witness. The pair have been separated
since February and on Sunday night hi
called at her home at 416 Lafayette street
and demanded $3.50 with which to pur
chase meal ticket. She refused to pungle
but told him he could come in the house
and get something to eat II he was hungry
This Gage refused to do and went away
Mrs. Gage then proceeded to church and or
her return was met by Gage who, 1t is al
legged. knocked her down and then jumped
on her and beat her in cruel fashion.