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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-01-04
WANTED TOO MUCH.
A Servant Girl Who Did Not Care to
Fiji the Place of
Wife.

The hired girl out of job cast her
eagle eye over the want notices of the
newspaper. Wanted, wanted want
ed" she read in one or two line ads
straight down the column, shaking her
head at intervals, as if disappointed in
her search. Finally her face lightened
as she saw a loaded notice in another
column of more pretensions than its
fellows, says the Washington Star.
She turned to it and read it eagerly.
Then she threw the paper from her.
whats the matteT?' asked the girl
with her.
Read that" and she gathered up the
sheet and handed it over to the other
one, who read this notice:
"Wanted-A young and strong wom-
an of good disposition and habits, obedi-
ent and knowing her place, willing and
ready, active and efficient, to cook,
wash and iron, do general homework
and take care of children; evenings and
afternoons off when possible. Apply,
with references, ETC., etc"
"Well?" said the reader.
ITS not well, at ALL" responded the
one looking for work. THAT man,
whoever he is, is advertising for a wife,
| should say from the advertisement,
and I'm not looking for that kind of
job. just a plain hired girls place
is good enough for me-"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-01-04
STORES UP LIGHT.
Certain Queer Substances which
Act on Sensitive Plates
in the Dark.

DR.. w. j. Russell, prominent scien-
tific man, has discovered that certain
substances placed in juxtaposition to a
highly sensitive Photographic plate in
complete darkness will become pic
tured upon the plate. DIR. Russell found
that polished piece of zinc, after four
or five hours contact with "A sensitized
plate, has, as he paradoxically puts it,
photographed itself without the aid Of
light, showing lines scratched on the
zinc, flaws, etc. Several other metals,
wood, silk, straw, and other substances,
also photograph themselves in darkness
in the same manner. Actual contact
with the plate is not necessary, says the
London News.
In some instances in the course Of
the experiments screens were inter
posed between the substances to be
photographed and the plates, but this
had no effect on the results. One series
of experiments produced a curious re-
suit. DIR. Russell found pieces of the
Westminster Gazette and the Standard
faithfully reproduced on the plates,
while when ihe Daily News was used
no photograph was obtained.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-01-04

SENATOR Burrows won first blood in
the contest at Lansing last night, when
the republican house caucus selected T.
J. Adams of Grand Rapids for the speak
ership, against Carton, who had the
backing of the Pingree- Pack forces. The
first ballot was a tie, the second gave
Adams AS, Carton A. This result pre-
sages the selection of Mr.. Burrows as
United States senator, it having been
all along conceded that Burrows has a
thajority of the republican senators.
After all, Gov. Pingree cannot feel more
badly than others over the result, as he
has said he was in this contest only as a
private citizen.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-01-04
Obituary.

Died, in Wetmore, Kansas, December
D, 1898, Kirk Wood, aged 80 years, 3
months and II days. lie was born in
Kent county, Michigan, near where the
city of Grand Rapids now stands. In his
youth moved with his parents to Paw
Paw. In the spring of 1863 he went to
Kansas with the family of Riley Wood
man. July 26. 1863, he married Euphemia
Woodman. They have had born to them
five sons and one daughter. Four of the
sons are living. AS pioneer of Kansas
and one of the earliest residents of the
city of Wetmore, he was respected, and
his life and conduct will leave pleasant
memory and lasting influence. He died,
after many days ofsuffering, from cancer
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-01-04
Additional Local.

ghton advertises 'clean up sale"
20 p-date cloaks.
Longwell has two days bargain
Nv. in this paper.
J. Sellick advertises January sale
Lsonable merchandise.
C6m'r w. G. Brown was made a
member of the state board of the Mich
igan Teachers Reading circle at the
commissioners section of the State
Teachers association at Lansing last
week.
! f. Smith q Co advertise a great sale.
closing January 10, at which time they
expect to start the work of remodeling
the long brick store. While that is being
done, the firm will occupy the store in
the Longwell block. formerly occupied
by Jay Cummings.
Slovenian Bros. have just received a
large invoice ofSelz, Schwab & Co. shoes,
which comprises the best selected and
most complete line of new styles and late
novelties. SelZ, Schwab a. Co. are the
largest manufacturers of shoes in the
world, and have made themselves famous
for selling honest goods for the least
money. See their adv.
Among those who attended the state
teachers convention at Lansing this week
were Supt. j. A. O'Leary, Com'r w. c..
Brown, Harry Snow and Matte Cooley of
Paw Paw; Supt. w. V. Sage of Decatur;
lSupt. +. S. Langford of Lawrence; Supt.
Penoyar, Eva Ditzell and Miss Thompson
of Bangor; Supt. Prentice of South
Haven and Supt. Whitney of Gobleville.
The new county officers have taken
their positions While the people have
been well served in the past, it is sure
they will not regret the election of the
present officials. Messrs. Thomas, Mar
shall and Taylor are sure to merit the
trust reposed i'm them. We are pleased
that Messrs. Mitchell and Henderson will
remain residents of Paw Paw, for the
present, at least.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-01-04
MAI - cUEssEs.
specuia he ON the Popularity Of
me Month of June
Among Brides.

June. the month OF roses, is also the
great matrimonial month in New York.
The board of health statistics for the
past year show this, for the number
of marriages effected in June is larger
than the record of any other month.
November pushes it hard for first place,
hut June carries off the prize and is
therefore entitled to add orange bios
Some to its beautiful robes of roses.
The fewest marriages take place in
August, says the Sun.
Nature is all a-smile in June. The
summer girl is in her glory. Seaside
and mountain wear new garbs OF joy.
Vacations begin. We don straw hats
and tan shoes and negligee shirts and
feel freer, happier and more hopeful
than ever before. The gladness of the
opening summer thrills us and il is
only the proper caper that, under the
circumstances, the love to which our
young mems fancies turned in spring
should now blossom into matrimony.
The falling oil of marriages in Au-
gust is probably due to the summer
young mans bankrupt condition after
the gay out-of-town season, as the in
creased number of marriages in No
vember is probably due to the fore
handed wisdom which prompts him to
marry in time to save the Christmas
gift he would have to make his wife
If she were still only his best girl.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-01-04

Deleina Blanchard was born in Alme-
ma, June 4, 1859, and was married to
Leslie Phillips September 10, 1876, and
departed this life December %, 1898
Two children were born to them. Besides
her husband and two children, Zoa and
Burl, she leaves a father one sister and
two brothers, and many other relatives
and friends to mourn her loss.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-01-04

THE great senatorial fight at Lansing
is now on. 1t looks as though Senator
Burrows would be returned, and we trust
he will be. We believe an overwhelming
majority of the republican voters of
Michigan are to-day Burrows men, and
Vat the best interests of the people and
81 the party will be served by his cleo
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-01-04

vNcLE Sam covers a great deal of
territory now. The stars and stripes
noiV float over Cuba, and time alone can
tell whether it will come down. Cuba
should properly belong to the United
States, and at some time will, even
though an Independent government be
established for time.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-01-04

Our trade holds up SO good
that we find it unnecessary to
frequently change our adv.
Glove Finish Cambrics sc.
? Bars Jaxon Soap for &C.
A Good Bedding Print &C.
Avery's Best Bak'g Soda &c.
Dress Stays SC.
A Good Line Bedding Challies
sc.
Mems Oil Grain Shoes $I.oo.
Z Wash Plaids &C.
Best Yeast Cakes SC.
ID. Pckg Laundry Starch 25c.
5-A Horse Blankets. II by SO in
$I.oo.
Ladies 20 in Umbrellas goo.
Coin Tip Shoes $I.oo.
"a in Turkey Red Hdkfs SC.
sc Tennis Flannel DC.
Men s Cape Macintosh $I.oS.
Floor Oil Cloth I6c.
Best Vegetable Brush sc.
Mems Seamless Socks &C.
Best Sd Table Oil Cloth Ioc.
A Good Lace Curtain each Ioc.
Window Shades each &c.
Ladies Jersey Vests, full sleeve
I2ac.
Ladies Bustles Ioc and up.
Ladies' blk Seamless Hose SC.
2 at covered Pals &c.
"a yard wide Sheeting I24c.
pint Drinking Cup &c.
Dress Goods, Towels and Table
Linens at old prices.
Agency for Woonsocket Rubber
footwear, best in the world.
Millinery department in charge
of Miss Eva McCabe, is show
ing largest line of fine goods
at lowest prices.
Consult your best interests and
buy at
" n Avery's.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-01-04
About Telegraph Pa =,

The number of pole varies from 20 to
graph wires per .Es, to 26 to 80 on main
~ on minor " poles are of regulation
mes lh| order that the lowest wire
helght 20 be less than 10 feet from the
snail %d. and as the poles are set into
gr%e ground from four to six feet, they
,neasure from 90 TO % feet in length.
4 The sag or dip varies, of course, with
m the number of poles per mile, and the
70 condition of the atmosphere, but the
o average is about IA feet.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-01-04

SOME oil the books say that there ga
be but two eclipses of the moon ~ II
same year. ,ut there were three il b 1873
one on the ~ day of January, one c
the Sd Of Jul and one on the 9th
December-apsl"-r evidence O Bf the pro
perity that his cohie u is under
r administratiOn
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-01-04

safely through all the painful symp-
toms and dangerous disorders which
she is likely to encounter at this critical
time of development. Y will cure hot
flushes, palpitation, nervousness, sleep
lessness, dependency etc. In short,
Zoa Phora makek natural and easy the
blossoming front bidding girlhood to
full blown wonhdhood.
The following letter is from Mrs.
Mary c. Chandler, Battle Greek, Mich.
81 wish to tell you of the case of a girl Is
years old, who had been sick with suppression
two years. Her father has paid over $4,000 for
doctors bills, still she was failing. All who
saw her thought she would die. Her parents
said that they had done all they could. L pre-
vailed upon them to try Zoa Phora. AS a result,
in four months her functions were established
and regular, and in six months she was the
picture of health-a living wonder 10 all who
had known her" Mrs. Mary c. Chandler,
Battle Creek, Mich.
An interesting book about Zoa Phora
mailed free.
ZoA PHoRA MEDICINE Co.,
Kalamazoo, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-01-04

Impossible to foreseean accident. Not
impossible to be prepared for it. DR..
Thomas Eclectric Oil. Monarch over
main
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-01-04
our Pension List.

The United States pension list has at
tanned to such huge dimensions thatjthe
cost of publishing IL would alone
amount to 100000.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-01-04
Gard of Thanks.

Mr.. Leslie Phillips and children de
sire to most sincerely thank all those who
so kindly comforted and assisted in their
recent bereavement and burial of wife
and mother
Mr.. LESLIE Phillips,
Miss ZoA PHILLIPS.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-01-04
HIS REASONING.
Slaves Clever Ruse to Escape Pun
ishment at the Hands of
His Master.

A famous southern clergyman u
Gently told agood story illustrating
whimsical ingenuity of the EthiQ
mind, says the New York Mail 4
press. A southern planter wh(
puzzled by the disappearance
deal of rice, found out that il
purloined by favorite slavf
for the latter and said
very sorry to discover
thief and have been Ia
The slave smiled and
took your rice, masse7
thief"
How ,lo you make
r1he query.
t'Well, masser, doe
sSoes 1 not?"
N"AnNAl belongl
. "CertN that
: hasn't gone
= other mans
. stolen it, cou
y sIaush1
J. Ten sheepu
n county, Greg
{ neighbor 25
e cougar, or coy
ity of Drew's
months he ma,
:. SELF besides II
% country safer 4
- doubled his ear
public bountiesl
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1899-07-27
New Two Dollars.

The new silver certificates Of the de-
nomination of 50 will soon be issued.
The portrait Of Lincoln will be the
central feature on the face. The gen
eral scope Of the design will be similar
to the new certificates for 81, in leav-
ing as much white paper blank as
possible, in order to show the SILK
threads and in making the figure plain
and distinct. The back will be similar
to the present 81 certificates, with a
liberal display Of white paper, but will
contain even more artistic lathework
done by the best machinery in the bu-
reau Of engraving and printing.
The effort is being made, In substi-
tuting new designs for the present
gracefully drawn models, to secure
simplicity and clearness. A large fig
ure In each corner Of the note, or at
least one at each end, has been grace,
fully provided, in order to facilitate
the counting Of notes by cashiers, and
much space has been left blank In or,
der to aid in the detection Of counter
feits. The large, clear figures also con-
tribute to prevent raising the denomi'
nation Of notes.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1899-07-27

About the only way to lessen your
burdens in this world is by making
yourself stronger.
A great deol of our modern poetry
seems ro have been written by per
sons addicted to the cigarette habit
Whenever you hear man boast OF
having q "boss" wife, the chances
are he is getting dangerously near
the truth.
It is an easy matter to convince a
woman who finds tears more effec-
tive than words, that water is more
powerful than wind.
The owner sometimes discovers
that the mare makes the money 60
History continues to repeat itself
in spite of the fact that two-thlrds OF
history isn't worth repeating.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1899-07-27
The Caroline Islanders.

As rule the Caroline islander ID
fairly honest. Once lay his suspicious
to rest and win his confidence, and he
will prove himself faithful friend and
an excellent host, courteous and just IN
all his dealings. as / have very good
cause to. know. On the other hand.
when dealing with his enemies, he calls
into play talent for intrigue, lying
and chicanery that would delight
Machiavelli.
In his private life he Is unselhsh,
frugal and economical, man OF care
full, small habits Like all folk Of Mel
anesian admixture, he is liable to hts
of dangerous sullenness when be con-
siders himself slighted In any WY ne
is inclined to be revengeful and viii
bide his time patiently until his oppor-'
tunity comes Yet he is not implaeabie
and counts reconciliation noble and
princely thing. There is form OF eti-
ouette to be observed on these occasions
"a present (katom) is made. an apology
offered, piece Of sugar cane accepted
by the aggrieved party, honor is salts
fed, and the matter ends
The Ponapean is a stout warrior, .
hardy and skillful navigator, fisherman.
carpenter and boatbuilder, somewhat o.
an astronomer and herbalist, but very
second clasa planter and gardener,
Geographical Review.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1899-07-27
Keeping Up Appearances.

A "icensed pawnbroker" who does 8
great deal of work in the west end Of
London lately gave to the writer par
ticulars of a strange sort of pledgine
that has become common of late and
that often defeats men of his kind.
Backing up his statement with actual
names and dates, he said:
"a bailiff and I enter a snowy fiat,
say, and my accustomed eye at once
falls on handsome or at least pre-
tentious piano. I say to myself that
this piano will sell for what I require.
60 to it, but find that it is locked.
ask for the key, and when this is reluc-
tantly produced find that there Is in
reality nothing but case. All the in
side of the instrument is gone. The fact
is that people in difficulties who still
want to keep up appearances can bor-
row money. while still apparently re-
tanning their piano, by allowing the
lenders to take away the main part, or
inside, of the instrument One man in
the west end in particular does con-
siderable business by lending money on
pianos in this way.
Il suppose that when visitors want
to play on an instrument Of this kind
the host pleads that the key is lost.
Anyhow I have in my own business had
quite so examples of gutted pianos dur
ing the last two years, and I never
mark piano down in an inventory
now till have closely examined it. -
London Answers
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1899-07-27
THE GLASS OF FASHION.

Parasols Of the material like the
gown are the correct thing to have.
Hats Of black brussels net run with
mflnitesimally narrow tucks very close
together are one variation Of millinery,
and again you see hat brims lined with
tucked chiffon.
Dainty boleros Of renaissance lace
and embroidered chiffon fastened at
one side with a bow Of velvet or silk
ornament many Of the bodices Of the
foulard gowns.
Feather boas in black, white and
gray are one of the very active fads Of
fashion in London, and at least three
boas are considered a necessary addi-
ton to the summer outfit.
Long, slender white wings are one Of
the special features Of millinery and
are especially pretty on white straw
hats trimmed with white tulle or chif-
fon and q black velvet bow with q
stunning buckle.
Fans are simply beyond description
If any attempt is made to give an idea
Of the variety to be found in the shops,
for there is everything between the
cheapest paper and real lace with jew
els which fancy can devise.
The white pique skirt is indispensa-
BILE to the summer girls outfit, and
with this the correct thing is the lawn
shirt waist, snowy white, a white kid
belt and q white or violet necktie.
Ecru pique skirts, with the white
waists, are also very stylish. - New
York Sun.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1899-07-27
Duty Of rhe Preacher.

There is mean streak in all grades
of humanity wherein runs evil
thought of other people. Nothing is
more convenient than to dislike peo-
ole because they have in some way
the advantage of US. But this dis
like ought not to be cultivated, and
vet in politics there is hardly any
end of work to grow it and to give 1t
bud and hateful blossom. The busi-
ness does not need the assistance Of
the pulpit. Men used to be preach
Ell at INCREASINGLY to deal justly in all
things by their neighbor, to cultivate
right thoughts, to keep the pumps
going on the impurities of the heart.
They need to be taught the individ-
ualism of God in them and the saliva
ton which each may work out for
himself, whoever and whatever may
stand against him. But the tenden-
CIV in these days, in the pulpit and
out OF it, is to teach men that they
are dependent upon other Mon and
that they are in bonds to the sin Of
other men and that there is slight
hope for them until their enemies
are reformed. That is going at the
wrong end Of things, as it seems to
us. 1t is weakening and not
strengthening. 1t fortif1es men,
prone to shift responsibility from
themselves, in the hopelessness OF
personal effort.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1899-07-27
STAGE GLlNTS.

The small estate left by William (Old
Hoss) Hoey Is in litigation.
Charles Frohman will manage seven
theaters in New York next season.
Ten dollars was the price for seats
for Tristan und Isolde" In London.
The box kite has already been util-
lied for theatrical advertising pur-
poses.
John Drew will be seen here next
season In Haddon Chambers new play,
'The Tyranny Of Tears"
In Days Of Old" Edward Roses
new play, which George Alexander pro-
duced in London, Is a failure.
Ethel Chase Sprague (Mrs. Frank
Donaldson has denied a statement
that she would return at once to the
stage.
The verdict for $4,000 against Nat
G. Goodwin in the suit Of John NJ. Max
we'll of Chicago has been set aside and
a new trial granted.
At the London Lyceum next winter,
while Irving is making his American
tour, a subscription season Of ~
Shakespearean plays will be given, In
cluding some that are infrequently act
ed.
"Charley's Aunt" is doing more than
many celebrated works to carry the
fame of the English stage to the CONT
nent. 1t has been played 400 times In
Paris and is performed at regular In
tervals at the Cluny theater in order
not to lose the copyright.
Louisville is trying to supply a Sec
ond Mary Anderson. A 19-year-old So
ciety girl, Eugene That's Lawton, made
her professional debut there as Juliet,
and her performance was greeted with
enthusiasm, the local critics crediting
her with genius and predicting great
future for her. She Is described as
beautiful Of face and figure.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1899-07-27
MEN AND MANNERS.

"Addison," says Pope, "was charm
ing in conversation with intimates, but
should stranger be present he sub
sided into silence"
Southey was sedate, stiff and so
wrapped in the garb Of asceticism that
Lamb once told him that ''he was
m-made for a m-monk, but somehow
the c-cowl didn't fit
Coleridge was luminous in conversa-
ton and invariably commanded listen
ers, yet the old lady rated his talent
lowly when she declared that she had
no patience with a man who had all
the talk to himself.
Ben Johnson used to sit silent IN
learned company and ".suck tn," as
Fuller said, mot only his wine, but
their several hunors." Like Shakes
peare, he held the mirror up to nature,
but chose some times to look in the
glass himself.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1899-07-27
AN ARCHITECTURAL PUZZLE.
Monasteries Built In . Wildly IAas-
cessible Locality.

MonasteFies Built In q "1lo1y 11oSe
eessible Locality.
The famous monasteries Of Meteora
crown the SUBMITS Of vast rock pima
cles rising from the plain of Thessaly.
By what strange means the first cum
ming architects Of these airy perches
succeeded in reaching the scene of their
labors is matter wreathed in mystery:
The cliffs are far too smooth and per-
pendicular for any man to climb by
hand and foot, and history guards jeal-
ously the secret Of the monasteriea All
that is known about them is that the
monks and wandering friars Of the mid.
die ages found sanctuary here when
first the crescent and scimiter ran red
with Christian blood Visitors to the
monks abode announce their presence
by shouting until some one far above
looks out and let's the net, which q
worked by d windlass, come down.
The sensation Of the ascent is dis
tinctly novel Seated on the ground IN
the center -eff the net. the meshes arc
one by one looped-on to large iron
hood. As the rope becomes taut the
cords press uncomfortably hard upon
various p. Ints Of ones body, and with
a strong wind blowing it swings to
and fro and bumps its human load
against the cliff. The rope. as it slowly
winds on the drum up in the monastery.
kinks occasionally, and the jerk gives
one the impression that the rickety con-
cern is giving way. -
The journey. however, ends safely
ITO feet above the ground. where the
monks promptly extricate the visitor
and give him pleasant welcome.