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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-02-17

lThs anlmaI kh4e ND. irs'|a a.
t3e Tasmanian desiI 3 one q TIE onlS
lsFo rursistrr % rhni niasi sioau t.ssls
have been widely Distributed class II
animals. % Judge ffom the fossil re-
mains already found IN many parts Of
Australia Like nearly every mamma
liam quadruped II the continent. the
devil i marsupial but with the soli-
tary exception of the ~ called Tasma-
nian wolf be j. the only surviving mar
mpial animal Is carnivorous and
may be regarded a. a beast % prey.
The devil j. now very scarce and will
soon be extinct. hut In the early con
vict days Of the island-when Tasma-
mia. then called Van Diemans Land.
was the penal settlement for the worst
class Of British convicts-they were
plentiful. and many CHASTITY stories
were afioat Of their attacks upon escaped
ponvicts who had taken 10 the bush.
J II l. believed that the name Of devil
was bestowed on the animals by the
cOnvicts. who had learned 20 look upon
them with almost superstitious fear
partly Ia consequence u their appear.
ance. but still more owing % their IN
firing perseverance in following up an
enemy 10 the last with what looked like
undying hatred. No specimen has ever
been found On the continent Of Austria
liza -Lippincotts Magazine
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-07-05
WHOLE NUMBER 23l1.

Rev. j. III. Rennie is in Chicago
He will return home this evening.
IL Mr.. Rennies health permits, it
is expected that he will occupy the pull
pit at the Christian church next Sunday
morning.
Those who went to South Haven
yesterday found big crowd, plenty of
mud and the lake to amuse them, ending
with fine display of fireworks in the
evening. In spite of the rain, the cell
ebration was a success.
George Phillips, brother of James
Phillips of Paw Paw, died at Benton
Harbor, at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Addie Lee, June %, 1899, after a
long and painful illness with cancer, at
the age of 70 years. He leaves two
daughters, Mrs. Addie Lee of Benton
Harbor and Mrs. Mary Wiersema of De
troit. Funeral at NJ. f. church, Paw
Paw; burial at Prospect cemetery.
John ID Rockefeller recently climbed the
Muri glacier while on his Alaskan trip.
If he had fallen on the dangerous ascent
what sensation it would have caused
in Wall street! f. Smith & Co. climbed
the pinnacle in their purchase of clothing
and furnishings for spring business.
Their prices have fallen and sensation
will follow. See their proclamation of
economy on the last page of the North
erner.
The Jersey Rest" cottage has been
opened by the following Chicago parties
for the summer season: Mr.. Harry
Dawes and wife, Mr.. Chas. G.. Stafford
and wife, Mr.. Edward l.. Falk and wife.
The following are booked to come later:
Harry b. Stafford and wife, Fred Nichol-
son, wife and child, Andrew Sell and
wife and A. Rush Kan. The cottage is
very nicely decorated with stars and
stripes.
The difficulty between the village and
the waterworks laborers was settled
Wednesday afternoon, when the council
held special session to consider the mat
ter. The digging is now being done at
GO cents per 20 foot section, time men re-
moving dirt from cave-ins. This is an
advance of 10 cents per section over the
AoSS paw Aoob ioii pt SOlbldObOl l. Cdlis
Most of the men are fully satisfied and
are making larger wages than when work
ing by the day. A few quit the job.
The council held meeting Saturday
evening AS it is figured out the walk
in front of the Richardson property on
Main street cost over 16 cents per square
foot, it was voted to let the building of
the walk adjoining Nathan Thomas
property to the lowest responsible build
er, under guarantee of three years.
The sprinkling hours in the morning
were extended an hour, being now from 5
till 9. 1t was voted to hold regular meet
ings of the council on the second and
fourth Monday evenings of each month.
Claims were allowed amounting to up
wards of 81 200 and loan of $1,000 for
waterworks purposes was authorized at 3
per cent which has been made This makes
| 81 800 that has been borrowed this year, or
practically the whole tax levy. The es-
timated deficiency of. $1,000 will be
largely exceeded, and but little work
aside from what is already ordered can
be done.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-07-05
Midst June Roses.

On Wednesday last, at the home of
Mrs Mary " Murdoch, in this village,
occurred the marriage of her niece, Miss
Clara S. Anderson, and Rev. j. III. Rem
ME of Omaha Nebraska.
The ceremony took place at high noon
and was solemnized by Rev. j. III. Ham
mond of Decatur, brother-i in law of the
bride. The house was elaborately decor
ated for the occasion: the parlor was in
smilax, white roses and palms; the sitting
room in red roses and palms; the library
in yellow roses and carnations; the din
ing room in pink roses, carnations and
smlax; the hall and banisters were dec
Grated with white lilies, smilax and white
satin ribbon.
The beautiful and impressive ceremony
was performed in the parlor, the wedding
party standing beneath canopy of smi-
lax and white roses. The Misses Mary
and Clara Hammond preceded the bridal
couple, the bride being unattended; the
the ring bearer was Miss Clara Ham
mond, niece of the BRIDE the pledge of
sacred love being carried in the golden
heart of white lily.
The brides gown was an elaborate
creation of white silk grenadine over
white silk, the whole being trimmed in
Brussels lace and white satin ribbon; she
carried shower of white roses.
After the ceremony an elaborate four
course wedding breakfast was served.
Those present we're all relatives or in
innate friends of the bridal couple; fol-
lowing are the names Mrs. Murdock,
Legrand r. Anderson, father of the
bride, Rev. and Mrs. Hammond and
family of Decatur, Elias Morris and
wife of Decatur, Dr. Ray Morris and
wife of Schoolcraft, Mrs. Eugene Wilson
of Benton Harbor, Misses Libbie and
Josephine Bitely, Mrs. Edmund Smith,
Mrs. Addie Hunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Will Mil
ler and Miss Gremps of Paw Paw.
The bride has always made Paw Paw
her home and is one of our most highly
cultured and popular young ladies and
has a host of friends who wish her hap
piness and prosperity.
The groom is one of the former pastors
of the Presbyterian church of this place,
and during his stay in the town, won the
esteem and confidence of our people all
of whom extend hearty congratulations
and gladly welcome him again in our
midst
Mr. and Mrs. Rennie will remain in
Paw Paw for the present, their plans for
the future not being fully perfected.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-07-05
Local Department.

Read Waters & Cos new advs.
George Andrews is in Chicago.
f. B. Longwell has bargain adv in
this paper.
Sellick this week advertises an after
the Fourth" sale, quoting interesting
prices
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-07-05

Paw paw savings Bank.
Capital S40,0O000 F. w. SELLICK. Pres,
j. j. WooDMAN, j. w. FREE,
Vice Pres, Cashier.
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AN AFTER
The Fourth Sale.

To reduce stock and turn into money, will commence
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5th Midsummer Sale, by offering
seaonabe goods much below the usual
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DeHaven Bros studio.

Public attention is invited to our
superior Photographic and art work.
Enlarging a specially. We have put in
fine line of mouldings and are prepar-
ed to do framing of all kinds, We carry
line of amateur goods, cameras, etc,
and do finishing. View work of all kinds
and sizes. Patronage is solicited. Sat
isfaction guaranteed.
DEHAvEN BROTHERS,
o1tf Paw Paw, Mich.
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Pensions.

Having recently been admitted to
practice before the department of the
interior, shall hold myself in readiness
to transact any business before the de-
partment that may be intrusted to me.
Especial attention will be given to pen
sion claims.
03tfl o. w. ROWLAND.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-07-05

The leading fire insurance companies
represented 10y h. +. PARKS.
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Paw Paw savings Bank.
Capital S400O0OO F. w. SELLIcK. Pres,
j. j. WooDMAN, j. w FREE,
Vice Pres, Cashier.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
j. J. Woodman, David Fisher,
John w. Free w. X. Sellick,
+. w. Sellick, William j. Selick
John Lyle, c. h. Lyle.
Interest Paid on Certificates of Deposit.
ID. NJ. Osborn & Co. 1899 cook book
and catalogue is now out and can be
found at our new store, formerly occu-
pied by j. ID. Sherman. This elegant
book is free to ALL Mr.. M. d. Buskirk
our salesman in charge, will take pleas
ure in showing to the farmers at all
times our full line of farm implements
Come in and see us when in town, and
get our prices
S6tfl ID. NJ. OSBORN & Co.
Fashionable Dressmaking.
l will open September l 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
67tfl Mrs. G. r. OCoBoCK.
Corn and Oats Wanted.
First-class custom work and cash for
corn and oats at the Almena Mills.
33tfl EDw H. MINER.
Teachers Examinations.
Schedule of teachers examinations for
1898 80:
At Bangor, June, beginning third
Thursday); for second and third grades.
Office days-every Saturday.
WELLS G.. Brown,
Commissioner of Schools.
New Spring Millinery.
My stock is larger than ever before,
styles all new and attractive. Satisfac-
tory trimming guaranteed. All are in
vited to call and inspect goods.
Mrs. NJ. l.. O'DELL.
Notice.
| have a number of select farms, large
and small. Also some fine village prop
erty. Houses and lots at sacrifice prices.
Parties wishing buy will do well to see
me before purchasing.
r. T.. DOWNING,
62tfl Real Estate Agent,
Paw Paw, Mich.
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shingles 4

shingles For sale.
c. n. Hathaway has few shingles for
sale. They are piled near the basket
house. Look them over. It'll
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-07-05
To Loan.

A few thousand dollars to loan on real
estate security
tfl LINCOLN III. TITUS.
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For Sale at Elevator.

Bran, corn, oats, oil meal and seed buck
wheat. Highest market paid for all
kinds of grain. tl3o1Sl Eli WISE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
NEED OF TRANSPORTATION.
Army Officer i'm Manila Says CnvaIr,
and Mules Would Help.


In letter received IN this city an army
officer stationed at Manila has the fol-
lowing to say concerning the difficulties
and requirements Of the situation:
Il can say that this army IS stuck IN
the mud, and will De 80 until more trans
portation is provided. Pack mules are
necessary, even for the infantry. There
IS no local remedy. thousand pack
mules would be better than ten thousand
men, and five thousand cavalry better
IMAM twenty-five thousand infantry. Men
wearing trousers. boots. or shoes cannot
Keep up with the bare-legged and lightly
equipped natives in this marshy cOuntS,
we can night the en- my and whip him
sven IN the marshes. but we cannot catch
MN We must eat once In awhile
Every attack has driven the enemy from
his trenches, and he has abandoned them
az every one OF our movements upon mis-
flank. But infantry cannot make long
detours, and cannot follow up the enemy.
cavalry can flank him and riGe him down
1t Is fine country for cavalry to ope-
rate in, but they must have pack mules.
Ihree such columns could scatter the
enemy, prevent his concentration I'm large
forces, and harry them until they would
cry for peace. Indeed, the common peO-
pie want peace. but n few leading agita-
tors have following, and they intind-
cate the people, whom they do not pro-
tect. 1 give YOU these facts at first
rand. Wagons are lmpracticable for
transportation, and the bull carts are 4
failure for considerable distances. and
too slow for any
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
The SeabOard I'm Augusta.

augusta ChrOnicle)
Inc Chronicle is in a position to state
that the Seaboard Airline is coming TO
Augusta. This road means business. Ii
ala not pay 100000 for an entire block of
valuable land in the heart of the city
Just for fun. II means TO utilize il for
depots, and in due time it will have its
tracks running into IL.
In order 70 accomplish this the Sea-
board will in a short time have 10 come
before the City Council asking the use of
certain streets for certain distances. and
we think 1t will be in the interest OF the
public welfare for the Council 10 meet
these overtures in liberal spirit
II is the testimony OF our merchants
and shippers that the city is practically
at the mercy OF single system, and that
II IS greatly TO the interest Of the citys
commerce and business prosperity to
have competing railroad systems The
Chronicle has no interests that conflict
with the interests of the city Of Augusta
and only desires the public welfare. We
would simply call 10 the attention Of the
members Of the Council that this matter
Is likely 10 come before them at no dis
tant day, and recommend that they be-
prepared 10 deal with il in a public-spirit-
ed manner
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
CARTER CONTRACT ANNULLED.
Its Completion Would Have Meant
an Expenditure of SS57, 900.

SAVANNAH, GA, October 3-This
morning. Captain c. f. Gillette. United
States engineer in charge OF the Savan-
nah District. annulled the contract OF
the Atlantic Contracting Company for
building a breakwater in Tybee Roads.
This is the only contract the company
had in this district There is one in the
Cumberland Sound District, with which
Captain Gillette has nothing to do. He
annulled the Tybee breakwater contract
because he was ordered to do so by the
chief Of engineers. This is one result OF
the imprisonment OF Captain Oberlin NJ.
Carter.
The contract to-day annulled was en-
tered into October 8. 1895. by Captain
Carter, as engineer-in-charge. The com
pletion of the contract meant the ex-
penditure by the government OF SS5LOO)
OF the contract price $4,000 was paid
out in July, 1897 less than a year after
the contract was signed. Soon after
Captain Gillette came here he refused TO
pass for payment bills for large amounts
from the contracting company The
company now claims that there is due
Tor this work and some work done in
Sound before ii was taken
out Of the district, about $4,000. This
amount Captain Gillette has refused 10
pav.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
TeIegraphic Overflow.

Columbia, S. C.-Commissioner Douthit
Of the Dispensary, was removed by the
Board Of Control, as a result OF an in
vestlgatOn showing a long list of irregu
larities and frauds in the management Of
the liquor business
Des Moines. Ia.-Fire destroyed the five
story department store Of the Harris
Emery Company and spread 10 the Muir
ply House and other blocks the total
loss amounting 10 10000. The loss 10
the Harris Emery Company is estimated
at $4,000. All the buildings were insured.
Oil City. Pa.-The immense lumber-yards
of the Wheeler a DuZenberry Co. To-
Gated at Endeavor, Forest county. about
twenty-five miles from oil City. were COM
pletely burned. over six million feet OF
lumber were destroyed, together with
three houses, entailing total loss Of
about 100000 Insurance on the lumber,
$1,000.
Bacoor. Luzon.-General Lawton came 10
Bacoor and organized a general move
ment TO clear 10 the country between
linus and BacOOr. taking personal COM
mand. General Lawton's force consists
OF all the troops from Bacoor and ZapotO.
five companies OF the Fourteenth Regi-
ment. Colonel Bagget commanding Nc
Grath's troop Of the Fourth Cavalry,
Reilly's Battery of two guns. and another
battery OF two guns. General Fred. Grant
Is cooperating. with a force composed OF
three companies OF the Fourth Regiment.
Major Price commanding; Knabenshine's
scouts and one gun.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
Ihc1,OWcr.
ANOTHER BARGAIN FOR YOU
TODAY.

We think we have just about
enough of the three lots to last
for to-day.
The Regular-Selling Price, 81.
A Good Black Crepon, with high
blisters, only soc. yard.
4O-inch Silk-and-Wool Crepons,
the regular price S1.50; to-day, 81.
A Special Bargain-4O-inch
Crepons, regular value, 1926; to-
day, S125.
Full line of Plaids for Skirts.
Great many New and Stylish
Tailor-Made Suits, just arrived.
We have no connection with
any house in this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04

called In the Circuit Court to-day, and on
application Of the States attorney con-
tinued until the January term, on ac-
count OF the absence OF important wit
nesses.
The fact OF the killing was proved by
the state. The defence introduced wit
nesses who testified that when Miss Nor
rison fired the fatal shot Leidenheimer
was threatening her with n cane. Three
others testified to having heard I.eiden-
heimer apply opprobrious epithets to the
woman the morning before the tragedy
and he had struck her several times and
kicked her down a stairway.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
DINNER TO DEWEY.
largest I'm the History of White
House Social Functions.

WASHINGTON. October 3.-President
Mckinley, in honor of Admiral Dewey. to-
night gave the largest dinner party in the
history Of White House social functions.
Covers were laid for over eighty persons.
The guests included the Cabinet. the gov
ernOrs OF nine States. justices OF the SUI
preme Court. some OF the members OF
both houses of Congress, army and navy
officials. and others.
Admiral Dewey came at o'clock, and
as he passed inside, with agLieutenant
Brumby and Flag-Secretary Caldwell, he
was enthusiastically cheered. Rear-Ad-
miral Schley was given a similar ovation.
The guests passed into the East Room.
whence they proceeded 10 the White
House corridor. which served tonight as
the state dining room, the usual room
being too small for the purpose. The cor
ridor was beautifully decorated.
NO SPEECH-MAKING.
The dinner occupied two and a half
hours, and was altogether informal
There was no speech-making or toast
making whatever and no reference 10
the Manila victory. At its close Admiral
Dewey took leave Of the party, and amid
cheers from a small crowd Of spectators,
was driven directly TO his house, where
he soon retired.
PHILIPPINE PROBLEM.
Shortly after the dinner Secretary Root.
Secretary Hitchcock, Acknowledgement
Griggs. Senator Hanna; Chairman BOu-
telle. OF the House Committee on Naval
Affairs; ex-Secretary Bliss. and Mr.. Ny
ron Herrlck, of Cleveland. joined the
President upstairs. and there was an
Informal talk on the Philippine situation
during which the President. in a few
words. stated his position. Mr.. Boutelle,
ON leaving the White House. said that,
Judging from the Presidents statement,
the keynote Of the administrations poll
" is 10 establish in the Philippines a pro-
Der government. and leaves the details
entirely in the hands of Congress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
Man BADLY Hurt.

James Jarbon. a colored workman at
the Tredagar Works, was badly hurt
while unloading wheelbarrow yesterday
morning about $50 o'clock A piece Of
coal fell upon him and inflicted a severe
wound on his head. The ambulance was
summoned. and DR.. GOOde took six
stitches I'm the wound.
Wilbur Tucker (colored) fell from a
dwelling on the corner Of FOushee and
Canal streets yesterday about o'clock.
and dislocated his shoulder He was at
tended by Or. Goode of the ambulance,
and removed 10 his home. No. 9O7 north
Sixth street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
Sovereign Remedy Co.,
1887 ARCH ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
for 4-WEFQr
Zoe 4-W&F2n
longer sacrifice the interests of the

longer sacrifice the interests Of the
church"
Continuing, this gentleman said that as
far as he knew the vestry Of the church
had no one i'm sight As soon as the for
mer body reaches an agreement II will be
submitted TO the congregation, the action
Of which will he final There IS a strong
sentiment developing in the church
against extending a call to another for
cigner The wish has been widely ex-
pressed for rector Of southern birth and
affiliations. To such n one It is thought
the work Of tho parish would be easier
whereas. 10 one who knows nothing OF
the southern nature. though he might be
possessed Of brilliant and altogether ex-
ceptonal qualifications. the way might
not he an easy one and his mlnistration
might not be nearly so successful.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
FOR HORsE-sTEALIyG.
Robert and Isndore Cottre1 Charged
With This Offence.

a special TO the Dispatch from Dam
Vile says:
Robert and Isadore Cottrell Doth
white), were arrested here this afternoon
hy the local police on warrants charging
them with the larceny Of a horse and
mule the property Of Robert Taylor, who
lives in HenricO county. near Richmond.
1.-THE parties were afterwards identified
by Taylor and the stolen horse recovered
from Mr.. Noell 10 whom it had been
sold. The mule has not yet been recov-
cred. The two animals are valued at $3.50.
"Chief-of-POlice Green Williams notified
Sheriff Solomon. of Henrico by telegraph,
and the prisoners were committed TO
await the coming Of an officer for them"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
SENSATION IN BERLIN.
Startling Outcome of Trial of Per-
sons Charged with Gambling.

BERLIN, october 3.-The long deferred
the Club der Hermlosen began in Berlin
to-day, and has already developed a great
sensation. A number Of the important
Witnesses. belonging TO the highest cir
cles. are reported to have fed the coun-
try, or to be otherwise beyond the reach
Of the process OF the court Those pres
ent. however, sufliced TO demonstrate an
abomlnable state OF affairs In the club
manag ament
The Associated Press is informed that
10000 marks &i69. 800 have been lost with
in the short period OF the clubs exist
ence. TWO Of the defendants-Herr
Kieser and Herr Paul Won Schactmeyer-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
ALABAMA QUARANTINE RAISED
THIRTY-THREE NEW CASES.
4 LIVELY RUNAWAY.
broad street Presents Busy Seen,
for AwhiIe-Ohiccr's Goodness

There was lively runaway on Broad
street yesterday morning.
1t was a horse attached to a grocery
wagon. The animal took fright because
wheel came off. Much damage would
have been done, almost certainly, had it
not been for the GOODNESS and bravery of
Policeman Garrison. OF the Second Dis
t.ict.
Mr.. Clarkson succeeded in stopping the
horse just when ii seemed about to run
into carriage occupied by ladies'
The action Of the policeman attracted
much attention Of the crowd of people on
the street He probably saved consid-
cradle property, perhaps life. The horse
when stopped was making straight for
the big show window Of the Atlantic and
Pacific Tea Company. As it was. no dam
age was done Mr. Clarkson was warm
ly commended on all sides.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
HENRICO CIRCUIT COURT.
Much Interest I'm the Barton Heights
Cemetery Case.

Henrico Circuit Court was In session
yesterday.
At this term Of the court the Barton
Heights Cemetery matter comes UP. Hon.
George y. Wise. Mr.. 3. T. CrTmp, and
Mr.. r. J. Montague have been retained
by the corporations. The case will not
be taken UP until the return from Pow
hatan county Of Mr.. William II. Beve-
ridge attorney for the town Of Barton
Heights This will be in the course Of q
few days.
Squire C. W Thomas had John Ran
dolph. a negro. before him yesterday on
the charge Of stealing eleven ears OF
"roasin"-ear corn from the field Of George
Griffin. Randolph was sent TO jail for
fifteen days.
The Board Of Supervisors Of Henrico
met yesterday and transacted the usual
routine business.
The County Court will convene for the
October term next Monday.