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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-12-27
CALL is ISSUED.
National Republican Executive COm-
mittee Asks for Election of Del
egates to the Convention.

Washington, Dec. 2l.-The following
convention was issued Wednesday
night.
Headquarters Republican National
Committee, Washington, D. C.-To the Re-
publican Electors of the United States:
In accordance with esta blished custom and
in obedience TO instructions of the nation
al convention of 1896, the national repub.
iican committee directs that a national
convention Of delegated representatives Of
the republican party be held at the city OF
Philadelphia, in the state of Pennsylvania,
for the purpose of nominating candidates
for president and vice president, to be
voted for al the presidential election, Tues
day, November 6, 1900, and for the transact
ton of such other business a may properly
come before it, and that said convention
shall assemble at II clock noon, on Tues
day, the 18th day of June 1900.
The republican electors of the several
states, the District of Columbia and the
territories. and all other electors. without
regard 10 past political affiliations, who
believe in the principles of the republican
party and ndorse it's policies, are cordially
invited TO unite under this call in the selec-
ton of candidates for president and vice
president
Said national convention shall consist
of a number of delegates at large from
each state, equal TO double the number OF
United States senator's to which each state
is entitled and for each representative at
large in congress two delegates at large;
from each congressional district and the
District of Columbia, two delegates; from
each of the territories of Alaska, Arizona,
Indian territory, New Mexico and Okla
homa, two delegates. For each delegate
elected TO said convention, an alternate
delegate shall be elected TO act in case OF
the absence of the delegate, said alternate
delegate 10 be elected at the time and In
the manner of eecting the delegate"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-12-27
DEATH OF DWIGHT MOODY
The Famous Evangel 81 Dies at His
Home in Mas ,achusetts of
Heart Failure.
FATAL ILLNESS CAUSED BY oVERwORx.
His Family ut His bedside when the
End Came-Iiis Last words We're;
- See the Earth Receding; Heaven
IL Now Opening, and God IL Call
ing for Me-"

East Mortified, Mass, Dee. 23.-
Dwight l.. Moody, the evangelist,
whose fame was Worldwide, died
at his home here at noon FRI
day. His family were gathered
at his bedside and the dying
mans last momen were spent in
comforting them. Early in the day
Mr.. Moody realized that the end wds
not far off and talked with his family
at intervals, being conscious to the
last except for a few fainting spells.
Just before death came he said 10 his
boys: Il have always been an ambi-
tious man. not ambitious 10 lay up
wealth. but 10 leave YOU work to do"
In substance. Mr.. Moody urged his two
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-12-27

The New York Herald of April IL printed an
editorial statement that on the previous day
(Sunday. April 16) its paid Advertising reached
The Chicago Tribune y on that same day, last
Sunday April 10. printed not only more adver-
Using than the New York Herald. but what Is
believed TO be the greatest amount ever printed
in single issue OF any regular main edition OF
a newspaper. Leaving out OF account the TWEEN
ty-twO columns of advertising printed by the
New York Herald on that day in the special sec
ton devoted TO the interests of Brooklyn and
New Jersey and appearing only in those editions
the record of 90 The Tribune F" for April 10 sur
passed that of the Herald for the same day by
more than TO- 900 agate lines OF paid advertising
ing its brooklyn and New Jersey supplements
the New York Herald on that day still fell short
of 80 The Tribune T" by more than 900 lines in
the actual amount of paid advertising
New York Herald OF April 10 printed in its main
edition, exclusive OF its Brooklyn and New Jer-
sey supplements. ~ 1913 agate lines of advertise
ments Including those supplements IL claims
day SO. 400 agate lines OF paid advertisements
The comparison should be made in lines OF agate
measure because the columns Of : The Irib-
while those of the New York Herald contain only
2SS lines Of agate each.
For the four Sundays ending April 16 the
number OF columns Of advertisements in the New
including its Brooklyn and New Jersey special
section. was .O61 25. In the same period OF time
:. The Tribune " printed Los! a3 columns OF &C
agate lines. give the New York Herald 500 .3Gs
lines and . The Tribune $50, 75l lines In . The
Tribune y there were printed in that period
-. 1888 more agate lines than In the New York
Herald. Therefore the New York Herald printed
an average of POPS columns less each Sunday
than " The Chicago Tribune"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-12-27
PERISH IN FLAMES.
Terrible Disaster mt Rehearsal Tor
Christmas Entertainment
In Quincy, Ill.

Quincy, H., Dec. 23.-While the
school children of St. Francis parochi-
al school, Seventeenth and Vine
streets. were reiearsing Friday after
noon for an entertainment to be given
next Tuesday CIV ming one of their
dresses caught fire from a gas jet
and ten minutes later four of them
were burned TO death, two died an
hour later and five others died before
midnight. Half a dozen others were
burned more or less severely.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-12-27

Butte, Mont, Dec. 25.-John B..
Welcome, the Butte attorney and the
chief representative of United States
Senator w. A. Clark in the senatorial
contest last winter, was on Saturday
disbarred by the supreme court from
practicing in the courts of this state
for the part he took in the alleged
bribery of legislators to vote for
Clark. In an exhaustive opinion the
supreme court holds that the evidence
at the hearing several weeks ago
shows Clark's election to have been
brought about through bribery.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-12-27
Icehouse nurned.

Grand Haven, Mich, Dec. 25.-Thc
mammoth icehouse of the Spring Lake
Ice company, located on Spring lake,
two miles northeast of this city, was
totally destroyed by fire Sunday morn
ing. entailing loss of upwards OF
100000. 1t was built one year ago by
Chicago capitalists. headed by Barry
Bros, of the Chicago Independent tug
line. About 10000 tons of ice of last
years cut still remained in the build
ing. 1t is believed to be fully insured.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-12-27
Is Identified.

Racine, Wis, Dec. 21.-Henry f..
Corbett, who was arrested on suspi-
cion of having shot Rev. David b.
Cheney and wife, two weeks ago, was
taken before the Cheneys Wednesday
afternoon and positively identified as
the guilty man. Corbett was taken
before Mr.. and Mrs. Cheney separate
ly, and both identified him immedi-
ately as the man who called at the
house and did the shooting without
any provocation. He will be held.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-12-27

poisonous matter your whole body will
soon be full of impurity and disease, and
it is small wonder you dream of disaster.
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
purifies and enriches the blood. 1t
cleanses the whole digestive system and
is an antidote for poison in the blood.
It is a blood-inaker and hesh-builder and
is good for the nerves. 1t brings restful
sleep and clear head. It contains no
alcohol, whisky, sugar, syrup, or dam
gerous opiates.
''I used DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
and Pleasant Pellets and have had no trouble
with indigestion since" writes Mr.. w. L.
Thompson of Townsend. Broadwater Co, Mon
tana Words fail to tell how thankful am
for the relief, as had suffered so much and It
seemed that the doctors could do me no good.
got down in weight to I75 pounds, and was not
able to work Now l weigh nearly 100 and can
do davis work on the farm"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-12-27
victory for an Alleged Briber.

Seattle, Wash, Dec. 25.-William G..
Armstrong, wanted in Chicago for
completely in the jury-bribing case in
which fugitive Dan" Coughlin is the
chief, and under arrest here since last
August, was ordered released by the
state supreme court Saturday. This
is the final step in the effort to secure
his extradition. but when released
Armstrong is likely to be arrested on
an Indictment for unlawful cohabita-
fian
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-12-27
blown I'd.

Springfield. ILL.,. Dee. p. - For the
third time since the strike was declared
against the springfield consolidated
railway. November 10. street car has
been blown up with dynamite.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-12-27
10 Liri "a Mortgage.

Gen. LawtOn died "A poor man. al
though hut few beyond his circle of
immediate friends knew of the small
pecunary return that had come TO
him from his life work in behalf of
his country. Therefore some of these
friends have thought proper now TO
come To the aid of his family. as is
shown by the following statement adj
dressed To the American people issued
Wednesday:
washington. n C.. Dec 20. 1899; Mai
Gen Henry w Lawton. United States vol
unteers whose death occurred at san
Mateo. Island of LuZon, on December 10
1899 has left little but his good name as
A legacy 10 his wife and children. A piece
OF property purcha sed by him as "A home In
California has a mortgage of half the pur
chase price still outstanding and unliqui
da'ed The undersigned have voluntarily
associated themselves together for the pur-
pose of raising funds to pay off the indebt
edness Contrib. Nps will be thankfully
received by their. and be devoted TO the
object hereinabove set forth
THE aid of the newspapers OF the coun-
Try is requested. Contributions will be re-
ceived by any one of the following:
II. c Corbin. Adjutant General. Wash
ington. u. G..
John F. Weston. Acting Commissary
General. Washington. ID c.
StNiilam Dtdlow. Brigadier General.
Havana, Cuba.
William r. Shafter, Major General. Sa n
Cal -
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-12-27
Found Dead.

Burlington. la. Dec 23.-Dr William
H. Davis. for IS years a leading physi-
clan i'm Burlington. was found dead ~
bed Friday morning. Old age was, Nic
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-12-27

Washington. Dec 2l.-A general or
der was issued from the war depart
ment Wednesday announcing the
death of Gen. Lawtou Ia the army. Of
iicialiy. and paying "A proper tribute
to his worth. Ii is the intention Of
the officials To have the remains
brought to the United States for final
iutermcnt, but il is not known when
tins Can he done.
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when he died he was claimed by the known
world so universal was the homage paid
TO him. During his labors for humanity
Mr.. Moody is known to have Travelled about
a million miles. Ten million people have
heard him talk His literary productions
characteristic arguments for the better
ment OF man-have been printed in almost
as many languages as the Bible. And this
great soul. praised even by agnostics and
worldly-minded men OF no religious train
ing or belief, was OF such a disposition
In his early life that his spiritual teachers
said of him: "He Is unlikely 10 become
a Christian of clear and decided views of
Gospel truth still less TO fiji any extended
sphere OF public usefulness" Parallel lines
could never be farther from meeting than is
this criticism from the truth
Call TO Great work.
Realizing that he might be of spiritual
use TO his brother man, Mr.. Moody over
came the awkwardness and bashfulness of
his youthful days and. taking for his slogan
God is love-" he formed the nucleus OF
the greatest and most impressive religious
movement OF the ages when he induced
"ragmufiins" to attend Sunday school. Rs-
ing from a hating embarrassed speaker.
he became the giant In the spiritual world,
who, by his eloquence, tempered with the
most wonderful earnestness ever exhibit
ed by an evangelist. swayed vast au-
diences at his will. Had he not elected 10
exert lHdt power upon great tnfOnBS III
the church and mission edifices he might
have had equal success on the field of war.
leading great bodies Of men into carnage
of battle
His Work I'm Europe.
II was said that when the mighty
Moody stirred the conscience and heart
of the new world his promise to do like
wise in the old world would he unfrutful.
But his several trips to Europe caused
such reawakenings of spiritual life that
the occasions will be treated by historians
as parallels of the crusades. Moodys pill
grimages were unaccompanied by the
pageantry of militant knights. but the lances
of sound Yankee sense" that he hurled
against the ramparts OF eastern hemisphere
apathy easily won the day.
Monuments tn His Fame.
In Mr. Moodys native town stands the
greatest monument that he could have
wished for his enduring fame-the North
field seminary and the school for young
men at Mount Hermon, four miles distant
The most noted religious institutions OF the
world These were built up by degrees
through Mr.. Moody's indomtabe energy
ceaseess efforts. Money that might
nave been added to the great preachers
private fortune-all too slim-was devoted
20 the Mortified institutions At North
field il has been the custom for years 10
celebrate the anniversaries of the bene-
factors birth with holiday marked by the
closing of all business places and the hold
ing of religious services in the places OF
worship. In all proba ability this day-De-
cember 22-wil in the future assume the
aspect OF a day set aside by the towns
people to meet for expression of profound
grief
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-12-27

To bridge the river. The funeral will
take place from his late residence
here mansion formerly occupied by
Spanish general.
Thirteen Americans wounded.
Thirteen Americans. including three
officers. were wounded i'm the engage
mcnt ut San Matco. where Gen. Law
ton VAS killed. Capt. breckenridge
wound is not considered DANCE. Gus,
although the bullet penetrated his
arm and side.
The American secret service reports
hat Aguinaldo has joined the MARI
tluina force.
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Gen. Lawton, bat the attack was
ticult because of he natural defenses
lthe town.
4 Gen. Lawton was walking along the
firing line, within BOO yards of a small
sharpsbooters' trerch. conspicuous in
the big white helmet he always wore,
and light yellow raincoat. He was
also easily distinguishing because OF
his commanding stature.
The sharpshooters directed several
close shots, which clipped the grass
near by. His staff officers called Gen.
= Lawton's attention 20 the danger he
was in, but he only laughed, with his
usual contempt for bullets.
Suddenly he exclaimed: II am shot!"
clenched his hands in q desperate effort
10 skand erect. and fell into the arms
Orderlies rushed across the field for
surgeons. who dashed up Immediately,
but their efforts were useless. The body
was taken to a clump of bushes and laid
upon a stretcher. the familiar white
helmet covering the face of the dead
general.
After three hours shooting the Fill
pinos were dispersed into the noun
taIns. Col. Lockett took command
when Gen. Lawton fell.
Officially Confirmed.
Washington, Dec. 20.--The war de-
partment has received the following
official confirmation of the killing of
Con TaDton near San Mateo IuZOn.
"Manila-Gen. Lawton, engaged In driv-
ING insurgents from San Mateo section of
country northeast Of Manila. killed instant
lv at $3.50 yesterday morning. great loss
TO US and his country.
(Signedl Ollo'
Gen. Lawton's death was a great
shock 10 the officers of the war depart
ment. TO nearly all of whom he was
known personally. Hitherto his luck in
battle had been marvellous. He had
been in hundreds of skirmishes and
midnight attacks. He was regarded as
a man of action and of splendid cour-
age but was not considered reckless.
lie never exposed his men without due
consideration Of the risks and the stake.
His men knew this and would unhesi-
tatingly follow his lead under what
seemed TO be the most desperate con-
ditions. The indiana came to know him
as The most activf vigilant, wary and
determined of foes and his pursuit and
capture Of ,Gerolimo, the famous
Npscha-.se6<sEfH, has gone down to
= No q of I most remarkable
ca cam ever Undertaken with the
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Lnxxion,s EnnernI.

Manila. Dec. 22.-Gen. Lawton body
has been removed from the late resi-
dence to the cemetery. The civil organ
izations. including the supreme court,
participated. and Senior Calderon led
the Filipinos who were associated with
Gen. Lawton in the organization of the
municipalities. Senior Calderon said il
was 1.-The saddest day to the Filipino ma
ton to see lost not only the foremost
advocate Of peace, but their best
friend" Mrs. Lawton bears her grief
bravely. The actual funeral ceremonies
will take place in about ten days. when
the transport sails for the United
States
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San Mateo was attacked at eight
clock and three hours fight ensued.
Tins resulted in but few casualties on
the American side. apart from the death
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-12-27

you may find
that you are act
ually pushing
yourself over
the precipice of
disease into the
abyss of death.
! Don't forget
that your heart
and lungs and
brain and
Anerves are sup
piled with blood
and nutriment
Oh your stomach,
and bowels. If
do not do their
< properly if
hlo01 ie fnll of
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-12-27
When yod dream
that somebody is
pushing you over a
precipice it's time

YOU looked after your stomach and liver.
Won NAV not believe in dreams but that
particular sort of drearp is likely to come
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-12-27
ua.n Good Fighter.

TQWfO0
los5 soldier OF experience and ability.
lie was born in Toledo u ana was APP
ne va 40 the army from Indiana. He
p's IN the union army throughout the
-, - having entered the service as
CINll .t NJ company +. Ninth Indiana
sc set.aor infantry, in April, R6l. He was
No.nssively promoted until in March, 1865,
success revetted colonSl for gallant and
ne wa ,a,,s services DUNG the war. He
merltoss'v,S e regular establiskfnent in July,
enteleN .econd lieutenant offhe Forty-h rst
lSoe' as 80, 'fcolored). and remained~T~h that
infantIs me army until Janu% av, Sn. In
Dra ,'en 1855. he was appolnt ,b speetor
Sep.ei with the rank or WI Al
gene, onening Of the war Wy SPAN
tne ,dent Mckinley appointed nm prlga-
der OF ~ division OF the Fifth army
commahu o..anded BIZ Gen. Shafter
corps. con' ,sos he wax chosen for the i'm
In july, If opening the military OPP
portan' uroinst the Spa niards by the cap
creations . as and the interception Of the
ture Of az agreements then nearing San
spanish reehllo
tiago De cum ,on sailed for The Philippine is
Gen. Law transport Grant January 10.
ands on tn ss,stin guished services In the
1899. lis are recent history a received
Philippine assage OF thanks fro1 President
a specisall, ME. sfter his capture OF lsidro.
Mckin's' Wrought 20 M"niiS
nc 9f.-Mai. Gen. - wton's
Manila a.. brought from SAM Mateo
body vi, wednesday aftern9n. his
10 Mama squadron of cavaiIy act
staff ana art II was found necessary
snor as escOi'
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-12-27

pretty near true III you
don't take prompt meas
ures to prevent it. II
YOU neglect the warning
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-12-27
A Practical Tribute.

Washington, Dec. 22.-Substantial
and practical tribute 10 the memory of
Gen. Lawton is being paid throughout
he country. North, south, east and
west are swelling the fund with which
10 raise the mort gage on his late home
m California. and by the end of the
week il is believed fully So, 900 will have
been subscribed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-12-27
The Presidents Tribute.

Washington, Dec. 2l.-Ihe president
sent the following cablegram TO Gen.
Otis:
Executive Mansion. Dec 20. 1899 Maj
Gen. Otis, Manila: | have learned, with in
eXpressible sorrow. of the death of Maj.
Gen. Lawton. and ask 10 share with the
officers and men of the Eighth corps in
their grief One of the most gallant Of
ficers Of the army has fallen. At the time
the sad news came to US his nomination as
hrigadier general Of the regular army was
already made for transmission to the SEN
ate. but no rank can enhance his fame. He
rose from the ranks of the Ninth Indiana
volunteer infantry, filling every grade IN
the service to that of major general Of vol
unteers, and in three wars was conspicu-
Gus for bravery and devotion TO duty. The
country mourns for the death of this in
trepid leader Convey 10 Mrs. Lawton my
heartfelt sympathy in her overshadowing
affection. WILLIAM NJ hlNLE1'
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boys and his son-in-law, Mr.. FIT. to
see that the schools in East Mortified.
at Mount Hermon and the Chicago in.
stitute should receive their best care.
This they assured Mr. Moody that they
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-03-01
STATE PRESS ON INVESTIGATION
Ogden Standard.)

1t was generally supposed that Nathan
j. Harris was not mixed up In the loui
conspiracy hatched by mis- coiiea pS,t s
seems he Is as deep in the mire as the
others, as indicated by his action on Sat
urday in the legislature.
First Mr.. Harris asked that certain
bill be withdrawn from the printer, be-
cause there was not time enough LETT pc
fore the legislature would adjourn to
print it. But few hours afterWaId ne
introduced a resolution to have all the
testimony before the committee on brl6-
cry investigation printed for the benefit
of the members of the legislature
The object OF this resolution was to
postpone action on the report of the com
mittee on investigation beyond the session.
When Mr.. Harris attention was called to
the fact that he had already recalled q
bill from the printer because, there was;
not time enough toprint IL, ana was asked
If there was not time enough to PRINT "a
bill, now the testimony could pc prlnteu,
he innocently replied. after being thus
caught in his own net, that he had no
improper motives in view.
This shows that Nathan Harris, whlle
his name is kept in the backSround, was
in the scheme as much as Johnson and
Smith.
1t seems that McCune's election was
certainly and the conspiritors had put
one object in view, namely, to stop the
election of McCune by fair means. If pos
sible. but by foul means if necessary; =.
The Standard would have preferred Z.
Z. Richards, an ogden man, DIS d DSiIo-
cratic senator but from the foul and dirty
methods adopted TO defeat McCune. our
sympathies naturally go to Mcclure at
this time. 1t gives the Standard great
members from Weber county up to this
time have not even had the breath of sus-
pfcion cast upon them tending to show
their connection with the foul conspiracy
They are Bishop George w. BramweIl,
President L. W. Shurtliff and Senator f.
Kiesel. Their names are In nowise con-
nected with the scandal. We feel certain
But the names of Smith. Johnson and
Harrison will go down to posterity as
men who disgraced their constituents.
The Standard regrets that any Weber
county man had any connection with the
conspiracy to tempt A. w. McCune to
bride Albert a. Law. but their .connec-
ton being proven, and also admitted % by
nounce their actions and repudiate the
men.