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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-09-27
DRoBAIE oRpER.-state {

Il County OF Van Buren-ss.
At a session of the Probate Court for the county
Of Van Buren,. holden at the probate Office I'm the
village of Paw Paw. on Thursday, the l4th day OF
September, in the year one thousand eight hundred
and ninety-nine.
Present, Hon. James II. Johnson. Judge Of Pro-
bate.
In the matter of the estsse of John A. Drown.
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition duly verified, of
Louisa Drown, widow of said deceased praying for
reasons therein stated that certain instrument In
writing and codicils thereto attached, now Oh file
with this court and purporting TO be the last Will
and testament with codicils attached, of said de-
ceased, may be proved, allowed and admitted to
probate as such, aud that the execution thereof
may be granted to petitioner and to Henry O.
Drown, the executor In said will named
Thereupon It'll ordered that Monday, the 10th day
of October, 1899, at ten o'clock In the forenoon,
be assigned for the hearing of said petition,
and all persons interested I'm said estate are required
TO appear at session OF said court, then 60 be hold
en- nj the Probate office, i'm the village Of Paw Paw
and show cause, il any there be, why the prayer OF
the petitioner should not be granted.
And Il is further ordered that said petitioner give
notice 20 the persons interested IN said estate OF the
pendency of said petition and the hearing thereof
by causing copy of this order TO be published In
the True Northerner, a newspaper printed and cir
culating In said county of Van Buren,, for three
successive weeks at least previous 10 said day OF
hearing. JAMES III. JOHNSON,
| 2322tio2325 Judge Of Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-09-27
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-09-27

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Small, pleasant, never grippe or sicken
famous little pills" .E. b. Longwell.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-09-27

It's folly to suffer from that horrible
plague of the night, itching piles. Doan's
Ointment cures quickly and permanent
ly. At any drug store, 30 cents.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-09-27

These rings genuine roedgod plate having the
appearance and qualities of solid gold, and guaranteed
the makers TO last years with ordinary usage Ne
patterns and very popular.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-09-27
" Knickerbocker" Watch.

Given for IFS lion
heads and a 2-cent
stamp. Neat appear
ing and an excellent
time keeper. Solid
nickel-silver case, with
ornam entail back.
Mic kel movements,
escapem ent fully
jeweled. The famous
"Knickerbocker"
watch.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-09-27
IN HIS STEPS.
u1haf 4l1uul0
Jesus IN 2"
By Charles NJ. Sheldon.

copyrighted and published ia book form bB the
AdcdRce Publishing Co. 81 Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
LITTLE DISTRESS IN PORTO RICO.
GENERAL HENRY SAYS THAT REPORTS ARE
EXAGGERATED.


Washington. May ACTING Secretary Meiklejohn
has received the following dispatch from General
Henry. commanding the Department OF Porto Rico:
San Juan de Porto Rico, May g.
Secretary War. Washington.
Reported conditions on island Of people starving
exaggerated: 800 900 month is spent roads:
twelve thousand men employed: more money
is distributed direct 10 people now every month
than they have had for years. Large number who
cannot work fed. and suffering: nature here
is bountiful for that. HENRY. =
This dispatch in response to sent by Mr..
Meiklejohn asking for information to conditions
in the island Some time ago General Roy Stone.
OF NewYork, formerly a brigadier- general OF vol
unteers. returned from Porto Rico and reported
dismal condition of affairs there saying that
hundred thousand people were in starving condi-
ton He visited the War Department and gave the
same information. He told that the Depart
ment had no such information. but II would at
once make investigation.
Acting Secretary Mekejohn has received a letter
from Philip c. Hanna. Consul at San Juan. Porto
Rico. In which that official speaks Of the sstisfac
tory condition of things in the island under Ameri-
can rule. Mr.. Hanna says:
hear many compliments from local merchants
concerning the American system Of the collection
Of customs Everything seems 10 be moving
smoothly and the satisfa OF the parties con-
cerned. Our Army people are 10 be congratulated
upon their successful efforts 10 AmertcaniZe the
island by the adoption OF American methods and
regulations. all Of which appear TO be very &C
ceptable the business OF Porto Rico.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
m HELP POOR CHILDREN.

An interesting spring matinee takes place to-uay
at the Berkeley Lyceum. Forty-fourth-sL' ne"
Fifth-ave at $3.50. In aid OF the Fresh-Air u''u
OF the Waysde Workers. band OF women ""o ~.
-, ,,osr. have proyided an outing for a large
number OF poor children from the tenement-house
districts Many OF the children whom these wone"
have cared for are those sent out through tne
agency OF The Tribune Fresh-Air Fund which Pays
the transportation both ways. but does no, suppo'
the child: and It is 10 raise money Tor the iat'e'
rur,osa that the entertainment for to-day IS
planned The programme consists Of an illustrated s
lecture on Samoa; Its People Customs ana
The Parker Glee Club under r. Huntington Mooo-
man. Miss Katharine Lee Jones MIS- w ~ op''e'
and 'o,bers viii offer some good music. -,
All who love little children and pity their neip
taasa.Ss cannot spend the afternoon IN a. peter
less ,har attsndng this matinee Among the pat
ronesses are Mrs. William T Sampson Mrs ), w:
7 ' pwsn Mrs John W. Moore. Mrs. James Estcourt
"a Yer and Miss NelsSa Tickets. u cents are on
sIe AZ the box once and at Tyson's. Fifth Avenue
Hotel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
SUGAR TRUST INVESTIGATION.
HENRY q HAvEMpYER AND JOHN ARBucKLE TO
APPEAR BEFORE THE INDUSTRIAL
COMMISSION

washington. May 4-The Industrial Commission
was assured to-day that Henry q. HaVefheSer
would appear before It on May II to TESTIFY as 10
N. operations of the Sugar Trust. John AroucKe
"a exnected on the following day.
IL Grande Power for eight years LABOR COM
missioner of Minnesota. before the Comnis-
sion to-day. He spoke especially OF FARMING con
ditions in the Northwestern States saying that
the present tendency among farmhands was toward
the ownership Of the lands and that greater per
captaRe Of farmers now owned their own lana
than hfty wears ago He also expressed the opinion
that the farmer who is in debt to-day mas ten
tinos the opportunity TO discharge his obligation
than the farmer at the beginning OF the century
had Mr. Power thought the tendency was toward
small farms and added that the wheat ana COTTON
and other products grown by the small farmer
controlled market prices He also said that many
of the agricultural colleges Of the country were
conducted on lines calculated 10 attract ooys euu
Gated bv them away from the farms speculation
In grain he said did not affect the prices OF II eh
cept temporarily. nor affect me farmers except 80
far as they engaged in speculation r,
Won don't mean 10 say" asked Governor Harris
that the farmers speculate? ,,
'Thev do" replied the witness. Very largely
they are the lambs which are shorn on the STOCK
exchanges Stop the farmers from gambling ana
you will stop IL all. hree-tourths OF the money
thus lost is lost by farmers ,,,
He thought that corporations and trusts snould
he strictly controlled and regulated by law, ADD
ing that in his view the country was drifting with
should be strictly controlled by the State in which
they operate He thought. however. II might take
twenty-five years Of legislation, litigation ana ex-
pertinent fully TO work out the problem.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
sEaBROOKE OFFICIALLY BANKRUPT.

Thomas @ Seabrooke, the actor, received dis
charge in bankruptcy yesterday from Judge Brown.
Of the United States District Court. despite the ef-
forts of some Of his creditors TO prevent H. he
filed his schedules last December. showing that his
only asset was a scarspin. while his debts footed
no s3sO75 Some of the creditors did not take such
humorous view Of the situation and when ne ap-
Eromme the Hotel Metropole and the Broadway
Theatre Company-oojected TO his discharse assert
tn tina, he omitted 10 include In his schedules GER
TAIN assets consisting Of two claims against George
" federer. one for $500 and the other for eco.
VA a claim FOR 81 Sa agains, David Beers. Suits
ere begun under these claims in 1895 and lsso. put
thev have not been pressed. In the opinion OF mo
1900 NJ Seabrooke did not knowingly or fraud
uently make false oath by verifying the s,neduies
with these claims omitted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
"BTNBOATS' RVALS IN A FIGHT.
A MAN WINS TRADE on THE CRUISER BROOKLYN.
AND TWO WOMEN IN THE BUsI-
HIM

A MAN WINS TRADE on THE CRUISER BROOKLYN
AND TWO WOMEN IN THE BUsI-
NESS DO HIM UP"
Warrants are out for the arrest OF Mrs Title Hig-
gins thrty-two and Louise Robinson twenty -eight
years old on a charge OF assault preferred by Will
lam Beers The two former are sisters and all three
are in the "bumboat" business. They are generally
attached 10 the Brooklyn Navy Yard. which they
make their headquarters
Reers and the two women old rivals In bust
ness They came 10 Staten Island TO board the
war vessels now at anchor off Tompkinsville and
dispose OF their pastry beer and trinkets TO the
sailors.
Beers boarded the Brooklyn, having received the
customary permission from the captain, and after
making what sales ne could came ashore at the
Tompkinsvlle pier.
The two sisters had attempted to bum" the same
vessel but as they unsuccessful they re-
turned TO the shore and waited for Beers. AS
soon as he landed an argument sprang up and the
women. Beers alleges assaulted him with pieces OF
stone and a bottle. He considerably damaged
in the fight and II necessary to enlist the SER
vices OF a physician 10 attend TO his wounds. Beers
swore out warrants for the arrest OF the women as
soon as ne was able go TO the station. but before
they could be served the women had started Tor
Brooklyn
"Bumboating" IS a business allowed by the cap
tains OF war vessels. providing the applicants for
this means that the sailors buy many luxury tnst
they otherwise would be unable TO get. IL Is a
custom OF the people who follow the business not
10 interfere with each other. but In this case me
rule was disrega rded. and the trouble followed
Reers bears several bad cuts as the result OF his
encounter. but the women escaped unhurt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
DECORATION OF CONFEDERATE GRAVES

Columbia. s. c. May (specaD.-The suggestion
n, President Mckinley that the graves OF the Con-
,ed.rate soldiers who died in battle should be cared
for by the Government in the same manner as those
OF the Union soldiers has recently been discussed
In this State by such organizations as Ladies Me-
mortal Associations Camps OF veterans anu SONS
=, Veterans and IN each case the sentiments ex-
nressed and the resolutions have been substantially
The same Action has been taken by these orsaniza-
tons AT this time in order to let their position on
this subject be known before the Confederate re-
union IN Charleston May TO-
The President. in the resolutions adopted Is
warmly thanked for the spirit OF his suggestion.
which is recognized as adding another tie between
the sections and further celebrating sectional AMI
mosites the caring for the Confederate dead us Is
declared 10 be a sacred task undertaken by the
uonsn ~ the South Immediately AT the close OF the
war The Ladies' Memorial Associations say th e.,
Will neyer consent 10 this task being performed oy
o,ber hands and the Veterans and Sons OF Veterans
are unanimously OF the same mind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
COPPER sTocK ovERsUBscRrBED.
BELIEF THAT THE NEW COMPANY CANNOT
MoNoPoLIzE THE INDUSTRY.

Subscriptions for the 10000 shares (psr value
tl0O OF the recently organized Amagamated Cop
per Company closed at noon yesterday at the Ns-
tional City Bank. The applications by local tn
terests and by mail aggregated an enormous sum.
In Wall Street the estimates were that the stock
offered had been oversubscribed from twice 10 six
times. and Boston believed that the applications
represented ten times s750oDOo. As matter Of
fact, nothing could be said definitely about the
matter before to-day. appears from the follow
Ing statement made yesterday afternoon by Presi-
dent stillman Of the National City Eank:
All stories purporting TO give the amount OF the
subscriptions to the stock OF the Amslgamsted
Copper Company or the names OF the subscribers
are entirely unfounded and are nothing more than
guesses. These subscriptions closed al this bank
nj Il o'clock to-day and the number OF subscrip-
lions IL so large that although a large force IL at
WORK upon them. II will be good many hours be-
fore any amounts will be calculated"
The stock was In active DEM nd yesterday in tho
curb market. subscription rights being quoted as
high as ii0 The company owns large Interests IN
the Anaconda Copper Mining Company. the Parrot
silver and Copper Company. the Wsshoe Copper
pSny anG osT Se Snd ng ra
and 1t If understood that its capital wifi soon 10
copper properties The ocers 81 the AmaIsamSted
Copper Company are Marcus DAILY. PRESIDENT H ~.
Rogers. icepresident and William O. Rockefeller.
treasurer and secretary. and us directors are Mar
Gus DAILY, F. =. Olcott Robert Bacon James Still
man, Ex-Governor Roswell y. Flower. W q. Rocxe-
Teller. Henry II. Rogers and a. {. Burrage
Officers OF various Independent copper companies
were quoted yesterday declaring that the Anal
gamated Copper Company could never succeed IN
monopoizing the copper-minng Industry IN tho
United States. great many mires will not
come into the combination. and many others which
have not been operated since the collapse 81 the
Secretan corner" would be reopened II any serious
attempt should be made 10 form another corner
not TO speak Of the stimulus which would be given
TO the discovery and exploitation NJ new mines.
One copper company official In discussing the ques-
ton. said
OF the Anna lgamated company an attempt on the
part Of the Rohschilds and the other Standard OF
capitalists 70 obtain a sufficient interest In the
copper mininL industry to form the nucleus for
combination s. 1ilar TO the Standard OF Company.
This would he impossible. AZ least for many years.
as all the mines which for years have lain unused
would Immediately he operated and. owing 10 the
peculiar conditions prevailing In the copper trade.
their owners would have little no difficulty In
underseng the price made by the combination"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
PERRY S. HEATH'S OBSERVATIONS.
IMPROVEMENT IN PORTO RIco's CONDITION
UNDER AMERICAN RULE.


UNDER AMERICAN RULE.
Washington. May 4-Perry s. Heath. the First
Assistant Postmaster General. returned to-day
from a months trip Of inspection in all parts OF
Porto Rico Mr. Heath says the official report
made lust as he sailed showed that the postal
vice on the island was easily self-sustaining. and
that each postofice getting malls at least once
a day II there is any dissension discomfort on
the island It exists only among a few politicians
Mr. Heath said:
The natives Of Porto Rico who not spaniards
naye no P5URei Of Between 10000 and 10000
own their property and read and write; the rest est
Of the total population are politicians and ONCE
holders. The great mass OF the people have vel
coined enthusiastically the changed conditions
They are a very tractable people. not readily adapt
able however. to the American mode OF living, nut
year was the most prosperous for sugar in the his
tory of the whole island Coffee on the G9ntF ram
- 10 cents per pound the lowest ever received and
proftless ,, - - 49,.
Is on the globe. Oppressive taxation and Spanish
imposition have run things down, and while the
wear ago things are improving slowly and the peo-
Die are disposed TO take advantage OF their new op-
hundred natives have enlisted part OF the army
for Porto Rico All Of the insular police are natives
islands interests will be made up eventually entire
ly Of Porto Rcans.
business may be doubled this year. There Is how
ever no great opportunity for speculation and large
The hacienda owners employing four-1fths Of the
population, complain that they are not areaay an an,
from and export 10 the United States their products
without duties. All reports OF instruction or seth
ports are largely due TO desire Tor relaxation oI
m randsr az not believe there is anything like
wagonoad OF firearms among the entire peon popu-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
mr. WESLEY r. DAVIS RELEASED.

1ss1-p OF ALLEGED WORTHLESS CHECKS Salts
rAcroR1LY EXPLAINED BY HIM.
Washington May A noe prosequi was en-
tered to-day in the case OF the Kew III Nesey ~,
-, 80 Neu-york arrested here charged with
iso,,ng worthless checks One Of these checks Tor
go was cashed by F. r. Parks. ticket agent OF the
pennsylvania Railroad. and the other, for 90. py
samuel Wilmer ticket agent OF the Pennsy YAM, pa
Dolce court today. accompanied by ex,SenatOr
Faulkner Of West Virginia ana ex-o9h i oeal
After brief statement by Mr. Conrad Assistant nj
Dstrict-Attoney Mulowney saia mere W. ns ne
dropped The railway officials we're ssen sTpsn
-, u ~ 5a circumstances which led him TO issue
c lps on bank where he had no deposit; he
salu Ina roan,oned 10 make a deposit for him at
NE National Union Bank in New-YoTk This me
same man had done several times anu III ioiS h
any DELAY in the present case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
INDUSTRIAL COMBINATIONS
ORGANIZATION OF THE RUBBER GOODS
MANUFACTURING COMPANY.

CHARLES r. FLINT CHAIRMAN OF THE EXEC
UTIvR COMMITTEE AND CHARLES STEW
ART sMITH PREsTpENr-wHAT THE
"a COMPANY HAS ACQUIRED.
The REORGANIZATION OF the Rubber Goods Manu-
facturn& Company. which was Incorporated in
Trenton few months ago. has been completed. and
the following directors have been elected: Charles
r. Flint. Henry Steers. Alvah Trowbr!dge Ulysses
d. Eddy. George w. Hebard. r. L. Edwards Percy
Chubb L. X. McClymonds Alden S. Swan
Charles H. Dale, George W. Blanchard. Charles
Stewart Smith. Wallace B. Flint and William NJ
WINS, OF NewYork, and Fred w. Morgan. OF Chi
cago. The officers elected Charles r. Flint
chairman OF the Executive Committee: Charles
Stewart Smith president; Ulysses d. Eddy vice
president: Wallace B. Flint treasurer. and w. A.
Towner. secretary and assistant treasurer.
The following statement was authorized TO be
issued by Charles r. Flint: The authorized capital
cumulative preferred stock and S5000ooo OF common
stock. OF this there have been issued fun paid
stock and 1890 shares OF common stock The com
pany has acquired and assumed active control OF
the Mechanical Rubber Company, which owns the
plants of the Chicago Rubber Works: the Cleve-
land Rubber Works. the plants Of the New York
located at Passaic n. j.. and two Sandy Hook.
Conn: the plant OF the Fabric Fire Hose Com
pany, at Warwick n Y. the plant Of the stougn-
The company also acquires IS per cent Of the
capital stock Of Morgan & Wright. OF Chicago; the
featuring Company. Of New-York. and the entire
stock OF the Indian Rubber Company OF Akron,
The actual tangible assets Of the Rubber Goods
Manufacturing Company have been certified AZ
S. 1853 including the $427s9 In cash, which re-
mains in the treasury OF the company as working
caDital."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
rR1.srs TO BE ASKED FOR INFORMATION.

Washington May (speciaD.-The Secretary OF
the Industrial Commission is preparing circular
letter TO be addressed in the name OF the Commls-
sion to the corporations incorporated under the
laws OF New-Jersey. requesting information needed
a., ~ rronoeed investigati ton OF the subject OF
trusts This method is preferred 70 personal near,
ngs before the Commission. but II Il understooa
that the hearings Of particular Corporations II
necessary will be held subsequently.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
MOVEMENTS OF WARSHIPS.

Washington May Admiral farraguts famous
ola aaqsh,n the Hartford has been assigned TO
the training service She has just been extensively
overhauled at Mare Island. The Mohican has also
been assigned to the same service, as wen as the
Monongahela. on the Atlantic Coast The Annap-
oils will make n summers cruise with the caoeLs.
The Marietta has sailed from Port OF Spain for
San Juan River. The Nashville has sailed nom ON
Memphis for Cairo the Solace from Yokohama for
Honolulu. and the Montgomery from ST. Pierre Tor
q .npta
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
ADJUSTING HAzLEToN RIOT CLAIMS.

NO LIKELIHOOD OF FRICTION BETWEEN THIS
COUNTRY AND AUSTRIA
Washington. May 4-The Austrian Minister, Mr.
Won Hengelmuller who has been absent for the
last six months will return the latter part OF next
month The claims presented by Austria In con-
nection with the Hazleton riots are now IN FAIR
way toward adjustment, and II is said that they
will not be the source Of any international friction
batueen the two countries. The question OF ad-
vancing the representatives at Vienna ana WASH
ineton 10 the rank of Ambassador is still under
consideration at the Austrian capital out no maj
determination has been reached
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
ALASKAN BOUNDARY QUESTION.
LITTLE PROGRESS MADE TOWARD ARRANG-
ING A MODUs vIvENDI.

Washington May At is said here that not
much progress has been made toward the arrange
ment of a modus vivend to prevent further dis
agreements respecting the boundary line between
this country and British Columbia. Canadian
authorities have insisted that the conditions along
the border were not so critical had been repre-
scented on the American side. and that there was
no such real emergency would demand the
adoption OF a modus vivendi. Their object, appat .
emily has been 10 endeavor to force an agreement
Of a permanent character respecting the boundary
line by holding cff from the adoption OF modus.
That attitude has proved extremely Irritating |"
United States officials.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
GAIN IN SOUTHERN IRON PREDICTION

Birmingham. Ala. May (speciaD.-Southern iron
shipments for the first quarter OF 1893 from Ala
bama and Tennessee points were 35SCD tons. an IN
crease Of 1900 tons over last year. OF this amount
5000 tons went to Europe. an increase OF 400 tons,
and S. 700 OF cast-iron pipe were also exported
The export movements are considered remarkable
in the face Of extraordinary demand and the high
price prevailing home. and are explained only by
the fact OF being booked before the rise. The ex-
port pipe went 10 England and Sweden principally.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
PLoUGH-MAKERs MAY COMBINE.

According 10 a Chicago dispatch the twenty-five
leading plough manufacturing concerns OF the
United States are planning a consolidation the
new company 10 be known as the American Plough
Company and TO be capitalized at $55.VoV" Aerl-
I.ii.,I ;,nrIamenf firms n this city yester-
day nv Tribune reporter. however. expressed as
belief in the report, and said they nad nearu not
ing OF any plan TO comoine the pio"s'-"
ring Int