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Wasted Energy.

Do You know a man who twiddles
his thumbs all the time he talks to
you, 81 his fingers, or possibly the
watchchain which he wears? Or # he
does not do any of these things he
does something equally as annoying
1t may be that you yourself. when YOU
sit thinking what you will say next to
your typewriter girl, beat time with
the tips of your finger nails while she
taps her foot. All these little idioSyn-
cracies the neurologist classes rs phys
zeal automatlsms and regards as en-
ergy MASTERS. Mental automatisms are
attracting a great deal of attention
and DIR. G.. Stanley Hall of Clark uni
versity has sent out n syllabus asking
you whether YOU find yourself avoiding
or stepping on cracks or counting fig
ureS in patterns, or the posts flying
past the windows, grouping uniformly
recurring shapes in wall paper, or BIZ
secting lines and rows of figures.
The great Napoleon counted win
dows as he walked abroad and If he
happened to lose count his temper was
completely upset for the rest OF his
walk. Everybody knows the story of
poor old DIR. Johnson, who counted
posts, and many sad insane men are
doing the same to-day. There is a
man who rides on New York street
car who plays tattoo with his pencil
from Grand avenue 60 Broadway. and
you know just who the lady is who
fans constantly while you are trying
to get interested In the sermon, the
cold blast striking you in the most ten
der part Of the neck. One should avoid
as much as possible this tendency Of
mind and body to dissipate needed en-
ergy.
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His Memory Proving Treacherous Es
Forgot the Monkey.

They were sitting around table In
weE-known beer garden uptown OF
saturday night. mixing beer and wine
regardless OF consequences. and enjoy
ing life. They were a well-dressed LIT
of clubmen out on a bender. Good
stories were told, telling jokes Were
sprung. and healthy laughter was all
but constant. An Italian organ grind
er entered, accompanied by his ubi-
quitous monkey.
The monkey pleased the boys by his
antics, and they urged the Italian To
60 through his entire repertory twice.
Then, instead of passing the hat for tn
organ-grinder's reward, some one sug
gested that they buy the monkey,
Everybody cheered the suggestion
and the price was asked. The Italian
whined and said he could not part
with his pet, his companion, his bread
winner. They urged him, and he
named a ridiculous figure. Finally
they compromised on so and the boys
made up a pool for that amount. The
organ grinder departed, and the mon
Next came the rattle. with its accus-
toned rounds of drinks and excite
ment. The winner had to set them up
twice, and the party started for
home. The monkey was perched on
his winners shoulder, position he
was quite accustomed to, and he made
no trouble on the way. The entire
party accompanied the winner to the
door of his house.
1t was high noon OF dark and
stormy Sunday when the hero of the
previous nights rattle awoke from n
dream-disturbed sleep with "A rackinG
headache and a blank memory H
raised himself TO his elbow in bed and
looked around the room with n SID
and sOrrowful gaze. His eyes glanced
to the bed and fell on the monkey.
peeping out Of the warm covers at the
foot. where he made a comfortable
nest for himself. A cold chill chased
up and down his spine and perspira
ton Of roar moistened his Torch lad.
He reaC he'd for the call-button. pressed
il with trembling fingers, and suffered
all kinds of mental fortunes until his
valet responded. Then he Kissed in an
agonized whisper:
Louis, lock there on the bed. If
you see nothing there telephone ut
once 10 Roosevelt hospital for Or. ="
IF you please, sir, | see an animal"
what kind of an animalT'
"A monkey, sir"
"Oh, all right: you can 60"
Louis went. the young man smiled
sickly smile, turned over, and fell
asleep once more.-New York Press.
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PE99lSaha ASSHSoiiHnIOOsH1a H 81 hShisaG

County of Van Buren-ss. Probate Court for said
county.
At session of the probate court for said county,
held at the probate Office, in the village of Paw
Paw, on Thursday, the 18th day of july in the
year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and ninety-nine.
Present, James II. johnson, Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Wallace Hunt,
deceased
John Watkins, administrator of said estate, comes
into court and represents that he Is now pre-
pared to render his final account as such admins
traitor, and files the same.
Thereupon it Is ordered, that Monday the 2sth day
of August next, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon,
be assigned for examining and allowing such ac-
count, and that the heirs at law of said deceased
aud all other persons interested in said estate, are
required TO appear at session of said court then
10 be holden at the probate Office in the village of
Paw Paw in said county, and show cause III any
there be, why the said account should not be allowed
And IL is further ordered, that said administrator
give notice to the persons interested In said estate of
the tendency of said account and the hearing there
Of by causing copy of this order to be published in
the True Northemer, newspaper printed and cir
culatng in said county, three successive weeks
at least previous TO said day of hearing.
JAMES II. JOHNSON,
23l3t4o16l Judge of Probate.
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231St4o16l

County OF Van Buren-ss. Probate Court for said
county.
At session of the Probate Court for said county
held at the Probate Office, in the village Of Paw Paw
Saturday, the pad day of July, In the year of
our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and ninety
nine.
Present. James II. Johnson, Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of f. g.
Wellman, deceased.
Daniel spicer administrator OF said estate.
comes into court and represents that he Is
now prepared TO render his final account as such
administrator, and files the same.
Thereupon IL is ordered that Monday, the 29th dav
of August next, at ten clock In the forenoon be
assigned for examining and allowing such account
and that the heirs at law of said deceased and All
other persons interested in said estate are reeirei
TO appear at a session Of said Court then 10 he
holden at the Probate Office In the village OF Paw
Paw In ssid County, and show cause, II any there
be why the said account should not be allowed:
And IL Is further ordered, that said Administrator
give notice TO the persons interested in said estate
ofthe peIdency Of said account, and the herring
thereof by causing copy of this order 10 be pub
lished in the True Northerner, a newspaper printed
and circulating in said county, three successive
weeks az least previous TO said day of hearing
JAMES II. JOHNSON.
tif'sol'I Judge Of Probate
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An Orthodox Donkey.

The ecclesiastical functions Of rural
deans had fallen into almost entire dis
use prior to the Tractarian movement.
The revival of their ancient authority
after 1850 led TO the telling of many
stories anent their newly exercised du-
ties. One of the stories Hicks used to
tell was the visit of a rural dean to
Blisland, and of his Interviewing the
parish clerk in the absence Of the rec
tor. The rural dean expressed to the
clerk his disapproval of the donkeys
being allowed TO Craze In the church
yard. The clerk, eager to defend his
absent rector burst out "Ain't un Il
religious haste? Why, that 'er BE-.
and no chapel haste either. Master
sent un last week TO the smithy, and
the man who shood un was dissenter
and he kicked un sure enough. Mails
ter wouldn't hold with SIGH nonsense. -
The Cornhill
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4 MATTER OF FAITH.
Many of the Clergy in Michigan En-
dorse the Little ConauerOr.

MANY Ot the tlerEN IN
dorse the Little ConauerOr.
Our religious opinions are, as rule,
matter of faith. Whatever denom-
nation or sect we follow we pin our
faith on the words and teachings Of
our Pastor. His sincerity is never
doubted; that he thoroughly believes
his adopted creed is unquestioned. The
opinions of the clergy on any subject
carry well-deserved weight with all
classes of people. Many reverend gen
tlemen in Michigan are testifying for
the little conqueror; their praise is not
given lightly and only after personal
experience. Gratitude and "A desire TO
promote the welfare of the public
brings forth such testimony as fol-
lows:
The Rev. f. a. Smith, of 500 First
street, Kalamazoo, Mich, says: "When
| procured Doan's Kidney Pills | was
at the time and had been considerably
troubled with my kidneys. Backache
was quite pronounced. being especially
severe when | sat or stood i'm stopped
position for any length of time. Other
symptoms usually attending disordered
kidneys plainly indicated what caused
the difficulty. Doan's Kidney Pills cor
rected the annoyance in a very short
time and have not noticed, up to date,
any indication of n recurrence. AS
took no other medicine there can be
no doubt but Doan's Kidney Pills were
the direct means of curing me. / am
most favorably impressed with them"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price, 80 cents. Mailed by
Foster-Milburn CO., Buffalo, n. Y. Sole
agents for the u. s. Remember the
name Doan's and take no substitute.
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A Good Story ON Two scotchmen short
of Money.

A good yarn has landed from the
wilds Of Australia. Two impecunious
Scotsmen. travelling north i'm search of
gold, came upon drinking saloon.
They had only sixpence between them,
SO they ordered one nip o. whisky"
They were hesitating who should
have the first drink. when an "auld"
acquaintance joined them. Pretending
they had just drunk. one of them
handed the newcomer the whisky, re-
questing him to join them in a drink.
He drank, ana, after few minutes
of painful and silent suspense. said;
Now, boys, you'll have one with
mer"
''Wasna that weel managed. monT
said one TO his pal afterward.
LAY. il was" said the other solemn
ly; but it was a dreadful risk!'-The
Rival.
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Rock-a-bye, bayi On the tree top,
When the wind blows. the cradle Will rock;
When the bough bends the cradle Will fall
Down tumbles bay. cradle and all.
Rock a. bye baby! The meadows In bloom;
Laugh at the sunbeams that dance In the
ROOM
Echo the birds with their own baby tune.
Goo In the sunshine and flowers or June.
Rock-a-bye. babyl As softly II swings.
over the cradle the mother love Sings
BrOodlng Of cooling at even or dawn.
What will IL DO when the mother Is gomez
Rock-a-bye. babyl SO cloudless the skies,
Blue as the depths of your own laughing
Sweet is the lullaby over your nest
That tendery sings little bay 20 rest.
Rock-a-bye. baby The blue eyes will
Sweetest when mammals eyes over them
beam;
Never again will the world seem so fair;
Sleep, little habyl There's no cloud In the
air.
Rock-a- bye, baby! The blue eyes will burn
And ache with that your manhood VIII
Swiftly the years come with sorrow and
care,
With burdens the wee dlmpled shoulders
must bear.
Rock-a-bye baby! There's coming day
Whose SORROWS mothers lips can't kiss
away
Days when It's song will be changed to a
moan
Crosses that baby must bear all alone
Rock-a-bye baby. The meadows I'm bloom !;
May never the frosts pail the beauty in
gloom;
Be thy world ever bright as today 1t Is
seen.
Rock-a-bye, baby! Thy cradle is green.
Old Song
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Polite Citizens.

This story is told TO illustrate the
politeness of the citizens Of Dresden.
A stranger was one day crossing the
great bridge that spans the Elbe. and
asked a native TO direct him to GER
tain church which he wished TO find.
Really, my dear sir" said the ORES.
dener, II grieve greatly To say II, but
1 can not tell you" The stranger
passed on, little surprised at this
voluble answer to a simple question.
He had proceeded but short distance
when he heard hurried footsteps be-
hind him, and. turning around. saw
the same man running TO catch UP
with him. In a moment his pursuer
was by his side, his breath nearly
gone, but enough left TO say, hurried.
ly: "My dear sir. you asked me how
you could find the church. and IL
panied me to have TO say that 1 did
not know. Just now met my brother
but / grieve to say that he did not
know, either"
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Not Worth IL.

His honor, Judge Silk, is a man Of
grim humor. One time while he was
holding the assizes at west Of Eng
land town, member Of the bar in the
luncheon hour was seeking to convey
the impression to a group, of whom
Judge silk was the center, that his in
come from his profession was very
large. 1T have to earn a good DEAL"
the lawyer said; lit seem sa large story
to tell, but my personal expenses are
over 1000 n year. 1t costs me that
to live"
"That is too much, Brother Silk"
said the judge; II wouldn't pay tit
isn't worth it,
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"Did he give you much trouble7y"

"Did he give you much trouble?"
"Not much"
How'd he come after you? How'd
II happenT"
1T was while l was coming from
the street car. He jumped out on me
and told me to hand over my money.
/ wasn't so easy as he thought and
went after him. punched him up In
great shape. BY the time | got
through with him he wasn't worrying
about money-he was glad enough TO
get away. | wanted to hold him and
get policeman but he broke away.
l couldn't catch him."
"Well, If his face is punched up as
bad as yours you've reformed him.
He'll never try the hold-up game
again. He must have used his fists,
too"
Eyes, a little" admitted Granville,
lingering his swelling face. ITS
dark, you know, and l couldn't see to
guard. But you-what kind of a time
did you have with your man? How'd
he try it?"
me. l laid him out and came on
home"
well, this is what / call blamed
funnyw Granville spread his legs wide
apart, showed his hands into his trou-
sers pockets, and looked with nodding
head at Billy Think of it, man!
Both Of us held up the same night and
both of us laid our man. 1t wouldn't
happen again in "A million years"
Il should say it is funny-the kind
of thing you read about"
That's dead right"
"By the way, Granville, where were
you held upY'
Just up TO the corner"
AT the corner! The deuce you say!"
Billy sprang to his feet and looked
at Granville blankly out of his one
open eye. Then into that eye there
suddenly flashed the light of under
standing and he fell over backward on
the bed.
Funny! | should say il is funny"
he howled, kicking his legs in the air.
"Ah, Grannie! Grannier'
what in the"
Funny! should say"
Whats the matter, then? What
under the suns come over you?"
'That's-that's where | was held
up" gasped Billy.
For IA full minute Granville gazed
vacantly at his chum. Finally he saw.
"Then-"
Yes, you're right there" Billy sat
up and popped himself with stiffened
arms. Il was one-you were the
other. Oh, Lord, Grannie I'm the
terrible robber you so bravely resist
ed, punched up, and wanted to get ar
rested. All. you're a brave man, Gran
ME-"
We'll, fixed your eye all right
enough" said Granville with satisfac-
ton.
Il don't know-I don't see that you
got any the best of it," The laugh had
subsidized into a grin, but gave prom
Use Of again breaking forth.
II don't see anything SO blamed fun
ny about it-neither of Us can show
up at the office tomorrow.
That's the best part about it, said
Billy cheerfully. Then he went into
another CONFUSION.
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boat darted out under cover of darkness to
launch its deadly missile against an Amer
lean war vessel. If she had been struck
she would have gone to the bottom. What
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No, it was her earch-light the dazzling
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like Sword-thrust through the darkness,
revealed the approaching danger.
What is il that saves thousands of men
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ORDER FOR HEARING CLAIMS

y state OF Michigan, County OF van Buren-ss,
Notice is hereby given, that by an order of the
probate court for the county of Van Buren,, made
on the 22d day of June, A. D., 1899, six months
from that date were allowed for creditors TO present
their claims against the estate of Mary J. Harmon.
late of said county, deceased and that all creditors
said probate court at the probate office in the viii
lage of Paw Paw for examination and allowance, on
or before the sth day of January, A. ID. 1900, and
that such claims will be heard before said court
Monday, the I'd day of October, A. d. 1899, and on
Monday, the 9Th day of January, A. ID. 1900 at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon of each OF those days.
Dated, June 22d, A. d. 1899 l0t5ol4
JAMES II. JOHNSON, Judge of Probate.
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Brown tapped Green on the arm.
Gimme a match, old man, will
you?"
Green turned.
Sure | will, of course" he replied.
He fumbled in his vest pocket and
handed Brown n little stick Of wood
with a tiny brown knob on the end
Of it.
Brown scratched the little brown
knob on the sole of his shoe.
Here" he said, "this won't light"
20, yes it WILL" replied Green.
I'D like to know how?" inquired
Brown.
80, you just get into a parlor car
somewhere" answered Green. you
can light it on the sides Of the little
boxes you'll find there tackled to the
wall"
Since which time Brown has carried
his own matches.-Detroit Free Press.
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ORDER FOR NEARING CLAIMS.

~ STATE OF MlcnlRan, county OF van Buren-ss.
Notice is hereby given, that by order of the
Probate Court for the county of Van Buren,, made
the 18th day of July. A. ID. 1899, six months
from that date allowed for creditors 10 present
their claims against the estate of ira Foster,
late Of said county, deceased and that all credi-
tors of said deceased required 10 present their
claims TO said probate court, the probate Office in
the village of Paw Paw, for examna alton and allow
or before the 18th day of January A. D. 1900
and that such claims will be heard before said court
ON Monday the 10th day of October d. 1899, and
Monday, the 18th day of January, A. D. 1900 at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon of each of those days.
Dated, Julyllth, A. D., 1899. l23l2t5o23l6
JAMES II. JOHNSON. Judge of Probate.
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