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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-09-07
BOOTBLACK SUPPLIES.
Has of Late Grown Up to FIJI
Modern Wants.

A business that has sprung up in
New York in recent years is that of
bootblack supplies. 1t owes its origin
TO the growth of the city, the multipli-
cation of bootblack stands, and the in
PRODUCTION and extensive use of colored
shoes. There are now number of con-
Germs, small but complete establish
ments, devoted to this business, that
supply everything bootblack requires,
and his requirements are greater than
they formerly were, says the New York
Sun.
At one place there are kept on hand
Go varieties Of shoe backing or polish
for shoes of all kinds and colors, includ-
ing blackings and polishes in boxes and
bottles, and imported blackings as we'll
rs domestic, and waterproof blacking
and oil. There are sold here cans for
oil and for water; backing pans. the
small round pans made TO hold larger
quantity of blacking than would be
contained in a blacking box; brushes
of all kinds, including daubers, dust
brushes, and backing brushes, whisl1
brooms and shoestrings of various
kinds and colors.
Some Of these establishments send
out supply wagons, which regularly
make the rounds of their customers at
bootblacking stands all over the city
and supply their wants, whatever they
may be. on the spot.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-09-07

UNDER Haunting headlines a so-called
newspaper prints a letter from a private
soldier impugning Gen. Skaters cour-
age because the writer of the letter never
saw him on the firing line during the
battle of Santiago. Where did he ex-
pect the general to be? Probably his
ideas of war were gained from reading
yellow covered literature, where the com
handing officer, bearing a charmed life,
is usually pictured as far in advance of
his men, swinging his saber and yelling
like demon; but such is not the case in
actual warfare, nor is that the usual DO
stion of the commanding general when
the battle is raging. What does private
soldier know about battle anyway? He
is but a constituent part-and a very
small one at that-of a great machine
which is set in motion, managed and
controlled by the master mind of the
commanding general, and knows abso-
lutely nothing of the plan upon which
the battle in conducted. And this could
not be otherwise. An army is a perfect
sample of absolutism, could not be any
thing else without complete demoraliza-
ton. What private soldier sees or does
not see, or what he thinks he knows
about the movements of their command
ing general, cuts no figure whatever.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-09-07
GIRLS IN OVERALLS.
Maine Lassies Wear Them to wade
the Trout Streams for the
SpeckIed Beauties.

The women in upper York county go
fishing, and it is said that they are not
slow with the rod and line. There is
one young woman who dons her broth
er's overalls when she goes after the
speckled beauties. She gives as a rea-
son that she does not want 10 be both
cred with skirts. as they are right in
the way when you climb fences. She
can hook as many trout as any man in
the neighborhood, and this season has
brought in a number of handsome
strings of fish, says the Lewiston (Me.)
Journal.
y year ago young and handsome
schoolmarm from a city situated with
in a few miles of Boston was visiting
this female angler. One day some one
proposed going fishing and she was
wild to GO, but said that she had no
old dress that she could wear. Wear
overalls, the way l do" said the
hostess.
Her big brother, who was present,
volunteered to loan her pair just out
of the store, that he had never worn,
If she would accept them. The pretty
schoolmstress finally consented to
wear the blue drilling overaIls, went
fishing, caught a number of trout, fell
in the brook and got a wetting, and
when she returned at night thorough
ly tired out, declared that she had
never enjoyed herself so much before
since she was a lass and wore short
dresses
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-09-07
A NEW WAR VESSEL.
The Albany, Building at Armstrong
Works at Elswick, Eng.
First Vessel Ever Constructed Abroad
Especially for the United states
Navy-Sister Ship Of the
New Orleans.

The cruiser Albany, now building at
'he Armstrong works at Elswick,
Newcastle-on-Tyne. England. will be
tie first vessel ever constructed
abroad especially for the United
States navy, although several vessels
now In the service were purchased out
side the country as an emergency war
measure. This naval novelty devel-
oped when Chief Engineer Harold p.
Norton and Assistant Naval Con-
structor Horatio L. Gillmor were or
dered respectively as inspector of ma
chinery and inspector of hull. The
new ship at present consists only of
complete set of frames upon which
plating has barely begun, and few
castings for the engines. The Albany
was In this condition when the war be-
gan and the strict neutrality caused
a suspension of work upon her.
The government was compelled to
buy this vessel In order TO get the New
Orleans which had just been complet-
cd and which has been of good service
en- the Cuban coast. The vessels were
ment, more for fear that Spain might
secure them than for any other reason,
as was the case in the hasty purchase
Of the torpedo boats Somers and Man
ley, the latter a miniature affair. hav-
ing been brought 10 this country on
the deck OF a steamer before HOSTILE
ties began. and having since lain idle
al the Brooklyn navy yard because she
could not carry coal enough to steam
10 any other port on the Atlantic
coast, Newport included. The Somers
was also a miserable German affair,
although new. and after several inef-
fectual attempts TO navigate IN the
English channel, the trans-oceanic
trip which might have resulted In dis
nster was abandoned and the vessel
will probably now be sold to the high
CIT European bidder.
The New Orleans is, however, con-
ridered fully equal to the best Amer
lean cruisers of her class, and the navy
apartment has no intention of losing
her. The Armstrong; will resume
work on the Albany as soon as the two
naval inspectors reach Newcastle.
With the resources of the Elswick
works, the contractors have UNDER
taken TO complete the vessel in eight
months. In that time q complement
Of officers and a crew for the new sldp
will be sent TO England to conduct her
trial trip and bring her TO New York.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-09-07

1T is reported that soldiers recovering
from typhoid fever clamor for food tina
would surely result in their death if
their desires were gratifed. 1t is now
in order for the war correspondents of
the yellow journals of the country-and
their name is legion-to Jump onto Sec
rotary Alger and the generals of the
army and charge them with deliberately
starving the boys in blue. There would
be just as much sense and consistency in
such charge as there is in most of the
sensational stuff that has been printed
in regard to the conduct of the war. The
abuse that has been heaped upon our
military leaders by the disreputable
newspapers of the country is simply
shameful and is disgrace to the nation.
One would think to read their senseless
criticisms, that the boys had been sent
out on a picnic or a junket and that
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-09-07
Republican State Convention.

Detroit, Mich, July %, 1898.
To the republican electors OF the state
of Michigan:
The state convention of the republi-
cans of Michigan is hereby called TO
meet at the Light Guard armory, In the
city of Detroit, on Wednesday, the list
day of September 1898, at III o'clock a.
M. for the purpose of nominating candi-
dates for state offices; and for the pur-
pose of selecting chairman OF the state
central committee and two members
thereof from each congressional district,
and the transaction of such other busi-
ness as may properly come before the
convention.
The delegates from the several coun-
ties in each congressional district are
requested to meet in district caucus at
10 o'clock a. M, on the day of the state
convention, and select candidates as FOL
lows, to be presented to the state con-
vention for continuation:
Two members of the state central
COMMITTEES:
One vice presidents
One assistant secretary;
One member each of the committees on
credentials" permanent organization
and order of business" and resolutions"
and to transact such other business
as they may deem necessary.
Under the resolutions of lo1o, no dele
gate will be entitled to a seat in the con
vention who does not reside in the coun-
ty he proposes to represent.
In accordance with the resolutions OF
1876, every county will be entitled to one
delegate for each five hundred of the to-
tai vote cast for governor at last cleo
ton, November, 1886, and one addi-
tional delegate for every fraction
amounting to three hundred, and each
organized county will be entitled to at
least two delegates.
In compliance with the resolutions
adopted in Detroit, June %, 1890, the
secretary of each county convention is
urged to forward to the secretary of the
state central committee, Detroit, by
earliest mail after the delegates to the
state convention be chosen, a certified
list of such delegates as are entitled TO
seats in the state convention from their
respective counties.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-09-07
New Suite.

Ida f. Traver VS.. Augustus T. Traver;
divorce. A. II. Chandler.
Mary Wood VS.. Hugh II. Wood; di-
vorce. Cook Il Cook.
Frank b. Balch VS.. r. f. Cochran e.
Co.; case. Howard, Roos IL Howard.
John Conner vs. Levi NJ. Gowens; APP
peal from justice court.
Cornelius c. Tyler VS.. village of South
Haven. L. j. Cavanaugh and a. Lynn
Free.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-09-07
Election Notice.
Office of the Sheriff of Van Buren, County
Paw Paw, Mich, Sept. ], 1898.


To he Electors of Van Buren, County:
You are hereby notified that at the General
election TO be held in this State, on the Tuesday
succet ding the first Monday of November next, the
following officers are to be elected, VIZ:
Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary
Of State, State Treasurer, Auditor General, At
torney General, Superintendent of Public In
struction and Commissioner OF the State
Land Office; also member Of the State
Board of Education in place of Eugene A.
Wilson, whose term of Office will expire December
81, 1898 also a member of the State Board of Ed
ucaton in place of Elias +. johnson, appointed to
fill vacancy; also Representative I'm Congress for
the Fourth Congressional District of this State, to
which your county belongs; also Senator for the
Eighth Senatorial District of this State: also
Representative in the State Legislature for the
Representative District comprising your County.
You are also hereby notified that at said election
there will be submitted 10 the people the question
of the general revision of the constitution of this
State in accordance with Section two of Article
twenty thereof, and Act No. of the Public Acts
Extra Session of 1898
You are also further hereby notified that at the
said election the following county officers are to
be elected i'm aud for Van burcn county, viz: A
sheriff, county clerk, register Of deeds, county
treasurer, a prosecuting attorney. two circuit
court commissioners, county surveyor aud two
coroners.
CHARLES A. LAAfBERSON,
6st9o76l Sheriff of Van Buren, County.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-09-07

Crepe Tissue per roll -. ....... 10c
TABLETS AND BOX PAPER, A New
Line throughout. No better anywhe4
and the prices will just make them
walk right out of the store. QUAIL
TY THE BEST IN THE WORLD.
Pretty Tumblers free with l 10 any Tea,
/ 10 Coffee from 15c up, 2 kinds of
Baking Powder.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-09-07
Another Mine to he worked.

Ishpeming, Sept. 2. The title to the
Eagle River copper mine, in Keweenaw
county, has been cleared of the clouds
that have long hung over ii and min
ing is TO be resumed within 60 days if
possible. 1t is rumored that the capital
for the development of the property
comes mainly from England. In any
Ease there is enough money in sight to
guarantee an adequate development of
the mine.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-09-07

they, and the people in general, expected
that they would just have jolly good
time and then return home to be lion
lied and petted and lauded for their
patriotism. Lionizing and petting and
lauding the brave boys is all right, but
they have learned the truth of the fact
that "war is hell' as did million or
more of their fathers in the civil war of
a generation ago
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-09-07
SOAP! SOAP! SOAP!
JaxOn Soap 9 Bars for
DRUGS, Etc.

We were brought up in this business
and understand it thoroughly We han
die the purest drugs obtainable, and sell
you goods at lower prices than anyone
we know of.
We keep No Liquor of Any Kind.
A Guaranteed 2 at. Fountain
Syringe. ACC
Hot Water Bag ................. SOC
A ten cent Rubber Comb ...... DC
A Pocket Comb ........... Sc
A Fine Tooth Comb. ............ sc
d off on All POCketbOOks.
Shelf paper . doz ................ &c
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-09-07
Marriage Licenses.

Bret Harte Cockett, %; Florence Pal
inter, 22, both of Decatur.
Jacob Bower 23, Bangor: Lille Wash
burn, Is, Arlington.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-09-07
{. R. Avery
Is still at the front with
Large Line of
UP DATE GOODS
AT
Up-TO-DATE PRICES.

The following quotations give
but a faint idea of the magnitude
of our stock and extreme low
prices.
Ladies Jersey Vests sc and up,
Jersey &" full sleeve ISc.
fast black seamless Hose &C
&" Kid tip polish up-to-date
Shoe csc and up.
Ladies Canton Braid Sailor Hats
Ioc and up.
Ladies Summer Corsets 25c up.
Leather Belts Ioc and up.
Rural made Wrappers soc
Mems Seamless Socks sc and up.
Shoulder Braces Ioc and up.
I" Unlaundered Shirts CSC up.
&" Overalls CSC and up.
&" Up-to-date Shoes csc up.
&" Turkey Red Handk is sc up.
" Med. weight Underwear zoe.
I21c fine Zephyr Ginghams 7ic.
I2ic Dress Suitings 73c.
Ioc White Goods &C.
Scrim Cloth &c.
Lace Curtains 900 pair and up.
Dotted Drapery, Swiss Ioc up.
Brown Toweling SIC and up.
Brown Sheeting Fl yd wide I23c
Yard wide Hemp Carpet I2Ic.
" Floor Mating I2ac.
Wood Chair Seats 5 and 6c each.
1900 Matches for SC.
lib package Laundry Starch ? &c
lib package Avery's Soda &c. q
You can save money by buy
ing at
Avery'S.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1898-05-11
de ola Democraca"

trufdas por ell acoideDte; ell buire puede mug
-iAhi justamente, 10 que consste
el arte; para gran qufmico Oriente, pre-
ciso saber dirgir la casualidad, asl obtie
los mas diffcies resultados.
Mad. Villefort permanecfa pensativa escuchaba
atentamente.
-Pero, dijo, ell arsepico indeleble; de cualquier
que lie tome slempre Sc encnentra Ell
po del hombre, 81 que toma cantdad suf-
ciente para que pueds ar la muerte.
-lBieni exclam6 Monte Crsto fue 10 que yo
die al abate Adelmonte.
-Refexion6 momento me respondi6
proverbo sicliano, que, seg1n ceo tsmb6n proven
bio frances: &Hjo mfo, ell mundo hizo die,
sin6 e sete; volved, pues, ell domingo.n
Volyf al domingo siguieLte: lugar de regar su
leohuga con ars@nico, la reg6 disoluci6n de
sales, base de esricnins ychnos 1ubri
na como d'cen los sabios Esta Ia leohuga
ga, perfectamente la vista as pues, ell coneo
90 spech6 NADIA, los oinco minutes estaba
la gsns comic ell coneo, al siguiente dfa dei6 de
exstr; entonces nosoros hicmos las de butres
cogimos la gallina la abrmos va hab1an desapa-
recido todos los sfntomas particuares quedaban
mas sfntomss generates. Nnguna indication particular
ninghn 6rga no, exasperaci6n del sstema nervoso
NADIA mas; Ia gallipa habfa sdo enveneDada: habIa
muerto de apoplea. Es de las gallinas,
10 Sc; pero muy comdn en- los hombres.
Mad Villefor pareofa cada mas pensativa.
-Es feloidad do, que tales sustancias
puedan preparadas mas que por qufmioos 81 no la
nitad del mundo envenenarfa la otra mitad..
-Por quimicos, por personals que sc ocupan de
la qufmics, respondo Embellishments Monte-Cristo.
y luego, dijo Mad. de Vilefort, por bien prepa-
RADIO que este, el crfmen sempre orfmen; 81 Sc II
bra dc la investigation humana, lie sucede otro tan
TO con Ia mirada dc Dios. Los orientales mas
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1898-05-11
Uompagnle Generate Tranaatnnqoo
De VApORES CORREOo FRANCHISES
aUEvO lTINERAnIO
0uG gige d9sdG En9r0 i8o2
yAPOR LNrERCOIoNIAT. DE rOE2r-DE-FRANOE s JACA1L
TEA55 D4 1GS1SFs

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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-22
LITTLEJOHN ISLAND.

On the island of Littlejohn, miscel-
laneous good times abound, fishing
party by day, whist party by night,
rank first in popular favor. Our colony
of summer cottages are taking comfort
within their borders, and genial Manager
Cummings of the Melrose house. reports
the best week of the summer, with pros
pectiye arrivals as the season advances.
Wednesday evening a library party was
given at the Melrose house, the partici-
pants representing many best known
books entered the prize contest. Middle
march, Mrs. Shepard; Essay on Man,
Mr. c. Shepard; "All the Year Round"
Mr.. Tibbetts; "John Halifax Gentle
man." Mr.. j. Schoelch; "Greenleafs
Arithmetic, Mr.. Batchelder; "The Tales
Of Two Cities,'' Miss Vine and Miss
Pethick; "Pickwick Papers," Miss Bessie
Shepard were among the list. Miss Laura
Newhall of Melrose read the most books
correctly and was awarded the lady's
nrize. Mr.. g. Drake. musical director in
the Melrose schools secured the gentle
mans prize. Following the distribution
of prizes, the song, "The Holy City, was
rendered in an artistic manner by Miss
Emily Hall of Boston. REGULATIONS fol-
lowed by Mrs. Hortense Marsh and Mrs.
Willard, inJerspersed with selections by
the orchestra from Chebeague island
under the direction Of Mr.. jackson.
These young musicians carried out their
part in praiseworthy manner; may q
prosperous career await these deserving
young aspirants.
The hotel verandahs were attractively
decorated with Chinese lanterns and
draped with bunting. the tri colors
waving from windows and portals
Artistically arranged ferns, vines and cut
flowers in profusion bedecked the main
narlor; the guests desire to express their
indebtedness to their friends at the post
office. Cousins island, for their beautiful
floral contributions. Refreshments were
served and the programme was concluded
hv the 'Star Spangled Banner" by the
orchestra.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-22
UNdVERsALIsTS' GROVE SOCIETY
MEETING AT SEBAGO LAKE.

There was quite a large attendance at
Sebago Lake yesterday at the Uniyer-
salists camp meeting. Rev. W. W..
Hooper, state missionary, and Rev. @. Fl.
Shinn, D. D.. national missionary. had
charge of the meeting. Shaw's quartette
furnished the music, and of course the
musical programme was entitled to the
highest praise. Among those present
were Rev. c. e. Petty of Bar Mills, Rev.
d. S Whitman, Deering, Rev. George
a. Blake, Portland, Rev. Leslie Moore,
Washington, d. c., Rev. Miss f. A.
Kimball, South Windham. In the fore
noon, Rev. W. W. Hooper preached an
able and eloquent sermon from Rom. 10.
IL. In the afternoon Rev. DR.. Shinn
spoke at length about some pertinentt
truths of Universalism and held the
closest attention of the large audience.
At the close of the afternoon meeting
the following officers of the society were
elected for the ensuing year: President,
Rev. @. Il. Shinn; secretary, L. A.
Moulton; treasurer, G. II. Dole. The
meeting was very successful.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-22
BRIEF JoTTlNGs.

There will be held special meeting of
the board of managers of the Women's
Christian association, Monday, August
20, at p. m. at 2 Spring street.
John Flanagan, the contractor, will
commence work on new $50 foot sewer
on Payson street, today.
The regular meeting of the Ladies'
Veteran Firemen's Aid society will be
held at Orient hall, this evening at
Z. As o'clock.
Mrs Il. D. Richardson of SO ST. Law
renee street, fell from second story
window, Saturday while leaning out to
reach clothes line. She received num-
her of severe bruises and her collar bone
was broken.
The brick house on the corner OF Con-
aress and Vaughan streets bought some
time ago by the Maine Eye and Ear In
Urinary as home for nurses employed in
that institution, is being wired for
electric lighting and will soon be ready
for use.
Sit is important that every member OF
Fern lodge, No. 2, q. o. of I. o. l..
should be present at the next meeting,
Wednesday, August "a. Mrs Il. Z. Will
son, supreme deputy,i to make an official
visit on that evening.
Commencing at o'clock yesterday morn
ing the cars to armouth will run every
half hour during the day, leaving head OF
Elm street.
Z MIR. Frye, one of the old gentlemen at
the Aged Men S Home, had a fainting
spell on Park street yesterday and was
h .h o,,aczi,a 1.ri
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-22
PERSONAL.

Mr.. L. A. Pratt of ths Bethel Chair
company, and wife accompanied the
Grand Trunk excursion to Portland yes
terday.
Mr.. Lowe and Miss Virginia johnson
have closed / their engagement with the
Byron Douglas company, and left for
New York yesterday. Their talent has
been appreciated by the Portland play
goers, and the many friends whom they
have made during the summer season
regret their departure.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-22
HARBOR NOTES.
Items of Interest Picked Up Along the
Shore.

It was very pleasant afternoon on the
water front yesterday, but there was not
much to chronicle. gss
The various excursions to Old Orchard
Pier and the islands were well patronized.
The smack Nina Lizzie met with an
accident to her machinery on the way to
Portland. She brought about ten barrels
of Holsters, but she met with an accident
to some of her machinery and about 1000
Holsters died; serious loss.
The splendid steam yacht Susquehanna
was in the harbor and the yachts F rolio,
Ayenel and Carlotta, the steamer Emma
with fish, the British steamer Picqua,
and several coasters.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-22
ODD FELLOWS OUTING

Saturday about three hundred Odd Eel.
lows from Pennacook lodge of Rumford
Falls with their families and invited
lodges from Canton, Dixfeld, Livermore
Falls, and Bucktield with their families
made their annual excursion to Portland
over the Portland and Rumford EaI,,
railway. The party had a special train
arriving here about nine O'Clock, return.
ing late in the afternoon and was in
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-22
.mrs. winslow,s Soothing syrup,

Has been used over Fifty Years by millions of
mothers for their children while Teething
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child.
softens the gums, allays Pain, cures Wind
Collie. regulates the bowels. and is tho best
remedy for Diarrhoea whether arising from
teething or other causes. For sale by Drug
cists In every part Of the world. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, 20 cts
abottle
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-22
FIRE AT FORT PREBLE

There was a slight fire at Fort Preble
yesterday noon. The fire call was heard
at dinner time, for fire in the building
devoted to the canteen. A ladder was
procured, and men with hose entered the
second story window, and had the fire
out in jiffy. 1t caught in some way
about the counter in the first story. The
damage was slight.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-22
NOT DECEAsED-A CORRECTION.

The neurology of the 18th Maine regi-
ment as reported at the reunion on the
18th inst, included the name OF Lieut..
Sumner W. Burnham of Lincoln, Neb.
I am glad to state that this was erroneous
and that MIR. 3urnham is in good health.
My informant probably was thinking of
Lieut.. o. W. Burnham, his brother, who
died many years ago, resident of Port
land.
GEO. W. VERRILL, Necrologist.