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The true northerner., 1900-08-31
To Disfranchise Negroes.

1t is said that the North Carolina
amendment will disfranchise $4,000 ne
gro voters. Mississippi Louisiana, and
South Carolina are the three other states
that have taken a similar action and it
is alleged that the aggregate result in
these four states is the exclusion of from
100000 to 100000 colored voters. The
state of Virginia has voted in favor of a
constitutional convention with the we'll
known purpose of taking like action.
The movement is under such headway in
Alabama that no one doubts its early
success there also The matter has been
discussed in Georgia, where apparent set
backs do not seem to us to indicate any
likelihood that this state will not also in
the early future follow the example ofits
neighbors. The movement began under
the apostleship of the late Senator James
Z. George of Mississippi some 10 years
ago. The South Carolina enactment fol-
lowing that of Mississippi bears the date
of 1896; that of Louisiana comes a little
later In so far as franchise restrictions
on their face apply equally to the entire
anu w uOb stu up CldSo VI
race distinctions, they are not likely to
be annulled by an appeal to the supreme
court of the United States. But they
have one very practical bearing that in
terests the people of the whole country:
Under the amended constitution of the
United States, representation in congress
is not based essentially upon the relative
number of people living in the various
states, but rather upon the number of
legal male voters. This distinction was
not of su fiicient practical Importance to
be observed by congress in making the
reapportionments that followed the
enumerations of 1880 and 1890. But the
reapportionment which must take place
by virtue of the census of the presentyear
cannot be properly made in disregard of
the profound changes that four states
have now enacted in their sutfr age laws.
From "The Progress of the World, in
the American Monthly Review of Re
views for September.
The true northerner., 1900-08-31

WHEN the roll call of townships was
made in the democratic county conven-
ton for candidates for the nomination
for sheriff, no name was presented and
the nomination was given to Mr.. Smith,
who was not present. When no one
wants to run on the democratic ticket
for one of the best offices in the county,
it looks as though the party realized that
the people are highly satisfied with the
present efficient sheriff, Wesley j. Thorn
as, and that his reelection this fall by a
big majority is a certainty.
The true northerner., 1900-08-31
Story of a. Slave.

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains of disease is the worst
form of slavery. George ID. Williams of
Manchester, Mich, says: "My wife has
been so helpless for five years that she
could not turn over in bed alone. After
using two bottles of Electric Bitters she
her own work" This supreme remedy
for female diseases quickly cures ner-
vousness, sleeplessness, melancholy, diz-
zy spells, headache, backache and faint
ing. It is a godsend to weak, sickly,
rundown people. Cure guaranteed; only
5Oc. Sold 10y Longwell Bros. druggist. m
The true northerner., 1900-08-31
Legislative Nominee.

No position to be filled by the voters
of Van Buren, county this fall is of greater
Importance than that of member of the
legislature. Important legislation is
bound to come up in Michigan next win
ter-measures that are of great interest
and concern to the taxpayers and the
people. The requirements for serving
the county and state well are good bust
ness judgment, honesty and a disposition
to do all that is possible for the accom-
plishment of an economical and Just
administration of the affairs of the state
government. Oratory is at a discount in
the Michigan legislature. Many an other
wise good man has talked himself out of
all influence and standing at Lansing.
The member who accomplishes the most
is the level-headed, quiet worker, the
man with friends, the organizer. Just
such a candidate is the one presented by
the republican party. G. S. Adams is
man of mature years, OF ripe business
judgment and successful business expe-
a
and will accomplish results in the legis-
lature just as he secured the nomination
in his party, and just as he will secure
the election in the county. Mr.. Adams
is not an unknown quantity. In every
township he is known, and in every town
ship he has friends - warm, personal
friends who will take off their coats to
assist him in his campaign in the county
and at the polls.
Mr.. Adams is a fine example of|the
self-made man. Since the age of 10
years he has had to hustle for himself
and, without the advantages of college
training, be has made a success in life
and by wide reading and experience has
more than kept up in the race. and is to-
day cultured gentleman whom it is a
pleasure to meet and know.
The political significance Of the legis-
lative elections should not be overlooked
by the republicans. There is United
States senator to be chosen, and the
democrats are conducting a quiet cam
paign all over the state in an effort to
secure majority of the legislature so
that a free-silver, haul-down- the flag
senator may be sent from Michigan.
Staunch old Van Buren, county surely
. does not wish to lend any aid to such a
plan-nor will she do so. The legislature
elected this fall will redistrict the state
for the election of congressman. No true
republican wishes to run any chances Of
the state being subjected to IA democratic
gerrymander, and to prevent it republi-
can members of the legislature must be
elected
From partisan standpoint, no repub-
lican can find any fault with Mr.. Adams.
AS man and citizen, no one has aught
to say against him, and the people of the
county are perfectly safe in relying upon
his judgment and honor in all affairs that
may come before the Legislature.
The true northerner., 1900-08-31

THE flag now floats, and will never
cease to- float, over the islands in
the Atlantic and Pacific. No man
will ever see it come down." were
the closing words of a stirring address
by General Daniel +. Sickels, the
crippled hero of Gettysburg, at the
Coliseum in Chicago The patriotic
words of the old general appeal to the
American people. Contrast them with
the democratic national platform and
the speeches of William Jennings Bryan
The true northerner., 1900-08-31

From the Lawton Leader
The republican nominee for member of
the legislature, was born in Joliet, Ill,
in 1851. He came to Michigan at the
age of five years, and since that time has
been resident of Lawton. He is thus,
to all intents and purposes, Van Buren
county raised: thoroughly identified by
lifelong association and by allhis growth
and education with the interests of the
people of this county. His occupation is
that of a hardware merchant, he being
the senior member of the firm of Adams
81 Lich, who, during the last 20 years or
so have built up an extensive and sue
cessfu! business in that line.
While an ardent political worker, he
never before sought political honors or
rewards and has been elected to no Office
except such as from time to time a vii
lage municipality affords. lie has been
content to render efficient help to other
men who sought political preferment.
Mr.. Adams is an enthusiastic devotee
OF fraternalism, being a member of the
Maccabees, Modern Woodmen of Ameri-
yea, Knights Of Pythias, and for years an
active worker in the Masonic fraternity
from the Blue lodge up-Royal Arch,
Knights Templar, Mystic Shriners, ETC.,
in word, a thirty y-second degree Mason.
As citizen, Mr.. Adams is public spirit
ed and progressive. He is always ready
to help in every plan for public improse-
ment. The elegant residence which he
built few years ago is not only an or
nament to the town, but has done much
The true northerner., 1900-08-31
Ganeva.


Ed. Hall has sold his farm for $1,000
Geo. Egelus has bought 40 acre farm
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam johnson are in Chi
cago, attending the G. A. r. encamp-
ment.
Harry Porter and wife and Miss Floy
Johnson of South Haven came here to
attend the funeral Of their cousin.
Little Pearl, aged 8 years, only daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew johnson,
passed away last Wednesday afternoon.
She has been a great sufferer for many
months, and her death was expected for
number of weeks. Funeral services
were held at the NJ. r. church, Elder
Marsh officiating. Four of her brothers
were pail bearers. Her little white casket
was covered with beautiful flowers She
was very bright little girl and will be
missed by all who knew her. She was
member of the Sunday school.
During the thunder showers Friday,
the barn on the Charles Brott place was
struck by lightning and burned to the
ground. The horses, grain and farming
utensils were gotten out, but the large
crop of hay was entirely consumed The
horse barn adjoining was saved with diff
ficulty. The farm was occupied by
Frank Mosier, son-in-law of Mr.. Brott.
Insurance on the building was $500, on
the contents, 5000. This is the second
time within two weeks that lightning
has struck here, the first case being the
large barn belonging to Frank Knowles.
The true northerner., 1900-08-31

IT will be remembered that it was inn
possible to secure ratification of the
Paris treaty until WI. Bryan's influence
brought the democratic senators into
line to vote in its favor. Now Mr.. Bryan
is before the people asking an election to
the presidency because Mr.. Mckinley
has faithfully and fearlessly used the
power of the nation to carry the terms
of the treaty into effect. Such course
on Mr.. Bryans part is the action of a
demagogue.
The true northerner., 1900-08-31
by way Of example and incentive TO sue

by way Of example and incentive TO sue
ceeding builders who have effected such a
transformation in Lawton architecture
during the past few years.
The friends of Mr.. Adams do not ex.
pect that. il elected, he will gain great
renown as an orator. They rely rather
upon his recognized ability as an organ.
izer. And this is indeed where his strength
lies. He has always had a knack on
every field from base ball to political
campaign of "organizing victory"
In politics, of course, Mr.. Adams does
not know how it would feel to be any,
thing but republican. He has never
known any other fealty; and the repub.
lican party to-day has no member more
earnest, staunch and loyal.
The true northerner., 1900-08-31
Why Johnnie Eats With His
Fingers,

Nature teaches him'that brass and Ger
man silver spoons are poison. Ask your
family physician il he uses them. Why
don't you take them to f. A. Butterfield
at Union hotel, who is local agent for
III. l.. Draper of Benton Harbor, and
have them silver plated by one who will
do them rightY He will also give you
many of your neighbors as references,
who have been using their work for the
past 10 years that was only warranted
for five, or drop him card and he will
call and tell you il they are worth
plating. The price will be less than half
that of new goods of same quality. Sat
isfsction guaranteed and all work war
ranted. [67tS
The true northerner., 1900-08-31
FASHIONABLE TAILOR.
SENT FREE TO
Men AND WOMEN!
Or. ANDREW 3. SFiNNEY.

Formery Of pstroit n and pseprietos % 9; Reed City
Nervous, Urinary, sexual and all forms Of Chronic
Diseases has such faith in his ability TO wher
free He has patent medicine to advertise, nor 1
self. and will receive the most careful attention
Particular attention is given to the treatment of th'
Poypus Mucous and Follicular Diseases of the Throat
& BronhS n aPe apa Pbs " Blood
Voice knlarged Ionss, lncipient Consumption, Asth
Peculiar to Women. Neuralgia and ali forms OF Ner
yous Diseases. Diseases Of the Kidneys and Bladder
bic and fndoent Gcsrs. Hip Diseases scrofuS Boot
and Skin Diseases Surgical Diseases of all forms the
forrnites. Club Feet, Cross-Eyes Tumors Hare Lips
OF Se and bseals and all om
YOUNG MEN led into evil habits not knowing tn,
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weak back palpitstion red and sgnken eyes, pmples
and losses deposits in the Is passed Of
eonorrhsa eee structure or any disease of the seas
al system, here find safe and speedy Charges
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Wars sro%tSs These cured FOR life without @ the as.
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Have 10u tRe sseds Of any past d;esse lurking II
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u you cannot be treated successfully at home he WI
tell what he treat you for at the Sanitarium
where receive the best of treatment a the low
est price OF any Sanitarum in the country and wher
he has rstclass medical stan and the best Of profea
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Those unable TO come to the sanitarum should writ,
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thousands cured az home by correspondence. Write
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REED CITY sANITARIUM,
Reed City, Michigan
DR.. Spinney will be in Paw Paw at the
Dyckman House, Monday. September 3,
The true northerner., 1900-08-31

For Judge of Probote-
James H. johnson Of South Have
For Sheriff
Wesley j. Thomas of Paw Paw.
For Clerk
Frank n. Wakeman of Covert.
For Register
John f. Taylor Of Keeler.
For treasurer
John Marshall OF Porter.
For Prosecutor
David Anderson of Paw Paw.
For Commissioners
Oran w. Rowland of Paw Paw.
Russell Nj. Chase of Bangor.
For County Surveyor
George Mutchler of Bangor.
For Coroners-
William p Bope of Lawrence.
Henry C. Maynard of Hartford.
The true northerner., 1900-08-31

SENATOR Stewart of Nevada was one
of the great cards of the free silverites
in '96. This year he will stump the West
for Mckinley and Roosevelt He says
he has not changed his financial views
but refuses to follow Bryan in his policy
of offering solace to Aguinaldo.
The true northerner., 1900-08-31

SOME democratic papers, among them
the Dowagiac Times, try to make capi-
tai by poking fun at Governor Roose-
velt's military record. Teddy and his
record are abundantly able to take care
of themselves. They occupy a place in
the affection and admiration of the
American people, and abuse will make
votes for the republican ticket.
The true northerner., 1900-08-31

FoR WHooPING COUGH" Both of my
children were taken with whooping cough
writes Mrs. o. +. Dutton of Danville,
Ill. a small bottle of Foley's Honey
and Tar gave such relief that | used %
cent bottle, which saved me a doctor S
bill" e. b. Longwell. m
The true northerner., 1900-08-31

COLONEL Charles DENLY, ex-minister
to China, and lifelong democrat, is out
for Mckinley and Roosevelt, having no
sympathy with the "anti-imperialism" of
the Bryauites. He doesn't believe in
hauling down the flag.
The true northerner., 1900-08-31

WHATEVER the ultimate destiny of
Cuba may be, its immediate future is
independence. So said General Wood
in his address to the Cubans at Santiago,
and thus will the republican administra-
tion redeem its pledge.
The true northerner., 1900-08-31
That Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, if you used
Dr. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands of
sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for sick and nervous headache.
They make pure blood and build up
your health Only 25cE money back if
not cured. Sold by Longwell Bros.
druggist. IN
The true northerner., 1900-08-31

Scrofula, salt rheum, erysipelas and
other distressing eruptive diseases yield
quickly and permanently TO the cleans
ing, purifying power of Burdock Blood
Bitters. U
The true northerner., 1900-08-31

y EvEN the Courier now calls it "dem-
ocratic" ticket, having dropped the hyp-
henated "democratic-people's-union-sil-
YER" foolishness.
The true northerner., 1900-08-31

Bodily pain loses its terror if you've a
bottle of DIR. Thomas Eclectric Oil in
the house Instant relief in cases of
burns, cuts, sprains, accidents Of any
sort ~
The true northerner., 1900-08-31

The lack of energy you feel, the back
ache and a un-down conditio generally
all mean kidney disorder. Foleys Kid
ney Cure will restore your strength and
vigor by making the kidneys well. Take
no substitute. r. b. Longwell m
The true northerner., 1900-08-31


STATE.
For Governor
Aaron L. Bliss of Saginaw.
For Lieutenant Governor
o. w. Robinson of Houghton.
For Secretary of State
Fred w. Warner of Oakland.
For State Treasurer
Daniel Mccoy of Kent.
For Auditor General
Perry r. Powers of Wexford.
For Commissioner of State Land Office
Edwin A. Wildey of Van Buren.
For Attorney General
Horace Nj. Oren of Chippewa.
For Supt. of Public Instruction
Delos Fall of Calhoun.
For Member State Board of Education
James II. Thompson of Osceola.
The true northerner., 1900-08-31

HOME BAKEAs
Vim. Strowbridge, Propk I .

WlINER'S BREAD (all kinds, reJ
FREsN every morning. Y
MRS NAsoN's Salt Rising Bread. .eive,
HOME BASNG OF ALL KrNps-W.
furnish w anything you wan.
order.
Home boiled ], ,m and Pressed Han i o
ways on hand IA
Dried Beef and 1,ned Maats
Lunches for picniapnd campers put
with neatness and Alispatch.
Groceries at ProiIt-syInu Prices. \
Witwer's Ice CreamNrv il - : val
BEST you ever ate. rsl
Warm Meals and Lunch IN
Highest Market Price pa o.. mn
and Eggs-Cash or Trada
TtCo furnished rooms to h ,,lArrt
or tOithOut board \ IN
Thanking you for past favors, and brcoV7
ing a continuance of the same, .eo'3
yours for square dealing.
VIM. Strowbridge =
The true northerner., 1900-08-31

Mothres endorse it, children like it, old
fo,ks use it. We refer to One Minute
Cough Cure. 1t will quickly cure all
throat and lung troubles. T.. b. Long
well. II
The true northerner., 1900-08-31

THERE was no scrambling for any
OF the democratic county nominations
this year; In fact, no one seemed to want
'em.
The true northerner., 1900-08-31

For Member of Legislature
c. Spencer Adams of Antwerp.
The true northerner., 1900-08-31
o. y. AvGRy--pRv GOODS.
GRAND
Clearing Sale
AL
Cost Cuts No Figure!
Summer Goods must 60 to
make room for Fall and
Winter Arrivals.

\ oc Cocheco Dimities going at sc
IIinghams, worth up to SC, going
at q cts.
2ream All-overs Ioc and up.
Pummer Silks Ioc and up.
White Goods sc and up.
Drop in and see goods ticketed
1t half actual value.
Shoe Department is showing
NUSUAL VALUES.
az Millinery Department is clos
season at big profit, to you.
N dies Hats from sc and up.
The true northerner., 1900-08-31
LEGISLATIVE.

For State Senator 18th DISTRICT
James w. Humphrey of Allegan.
The true northerner., 1900-08-31
Republican Ticket.
NATIONAL.

For President
William Mckinley of Ohio.
For Vice President
Theodore Roosevelt of NewYork.
The true northerner., 1900-08-31
CONGRESSIONAL.

For Member of Congress (ith District
Edward L.. Hamilton.
The true northerner., 1900-08-31

DIR. Spinney will be in Paw Paw at the
Dyckman House, Monday. September 3,
1900, from 100 a. M. to Loo p. IN.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09
THE COMING ECLIPSE.
How Valuable Data Can Be Sc
cured BY Any One.
Prof Wood, or The University or wiscon-
sin, Makes \ Request For Corporation
Dy Amateur Observers In The Eclipse
Belt -Valuabic Suggestions.

Professor r. w. Wood. of the Uni
April ~, makes Il request for cooper
alton by amateur observers in the
eclipse belt.
There is n very singular phcnome-
mon observed during the moments i'm
Proceeding uttti ,e-
tai solar eclipses that has up to the
present time, never been satisfactorily
explained so far as 1 know. Just be-
fore totality. usually about Il minute
before, alternate, bright and dark
bands are observed sweeping across
the country. These have been called
shadow should, however, move with the
diiraction bands by others. They can
be observed to the best advantage by
laying Il large piece Of white cloth on
the ground.
In some eclipse reports they are
styled. Diifraction bands bordering the
moons shadow Fr.nges bordering Il
| shadow should. however, move with the
speed OF the shadow. Observations
snow that the dark bands move quite
slowly, from ten To twenty feet per
| second, Willie the shadow of the moon
rushes across the country ut cannon
! ball speed. Moreover, they move in one
direction before the eclipse, and in the
opposite direction after. The only
halfway plausible explanation that I
have ever heard offered Tor the shadow
bands is that they may be due to striac
| in the atmosphere. This would bring
them under the head of the scintillation
| phenomena treated OF somewhat extern
sivey in advanced works on optics, but
I Z nj Il,
ular and symmetrical distribution of
! light and shade can result in this way
/ That tho distance between the bands
varies on different occasions lends some
! plausibiity to this explanation. but it
| is not impossible that the width of the
bands is function Of the location OF
The point of observation. that is to say
of it's distance from the center of the
eclipse track. This can only be de.
ternnned by numerous and extensive
observations covering a wide tract of
| country. and il is to secure as many
data as possible on this subject that
/ desire to secure the cooperation of
all who arc Interested in the subject.
| Observations just outside OF and Just
within the track Of totality will be OF
especial interest. The observations can
be made without any apparatus. and as
the bands are not visible during to-
tality. their observation viii not In,
convenience any who are more inter-
csted in the spectacular than in the
scientific side.
u desire 20 secure if possible. com
plete record of the appearance Of the
bands over the entire country. together
| with statements regarding the direc-
ton of the wind. condition OF the air.
etc The bands can be best observed
co,t;n,,ad or pa.aE
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09
CALIFORNIA LADIES
Experience with DrinI..

"While using Mecca and Javo coffee.
was finally thrown into Il serious case
of nervous proStration. with heart trou-
bic and dizzy headaches. My husband
also had most serious stomach trouble
for years. We finally gave up coffee
and began the use of Postum Both
husband and myself have now been
perfectly we'll for three years.
"Alrs C. II. Holmes. Of 1916 -Adair st,
and Mrs. AIDE Leonard. 2$f Twenty
seventh St, Los Angeles. both tried
Postum Food Coffee. but did not boil Il
fifteen minutes. according 10 directions,
and therefore did not like it. | made a
cup for each OF them the right way and
now they use it daily and like it very
much.
Mrs Ida Sherman, Of 6ilS Went
for years with dyspepsia and nervous
ness and urged her 20 leave off coffee
and take Postum Food Coffee. She now
writes me that she is entirely cured.
Mrs. Julia Moore. of Riverside, Call
and also Mrs. Lily Staldn. of Riverside
were both i'll for some years with heart
trouble. / told them of my experience
with coffee and induced them to drop 1t
and take UP Postum Food Coffee. Mrs.
Moore was cured and in three months
after making the change Mrs. Staldn
wrote that she had been relieved more
from leaving off coffee and using Pos
tum than she had obtained from any
medicines.
II am naturally strong advocate Of
Postum" Ina Maud Magee, 10 ~
Jefferson STE. Los Angeles. California.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-09
Richmond Street Fair
Only $3.50 Round Trip
Via Norfolk and Western nv.

For the above occasion the Norfolk
ana Western Railway will sell on Nav
18th to 10Th inclusive. round-trip tick
cts from Norfolk 20 Richmond at rate
OF SOC. good for return passage until
May 2lst This is the quickest and
best route to Richmond. In addition 10
regular service Il special train will
leave Norfolk at i. D. m, May 10th, re-
turning leave Richmond 30 p. m. May
18th. stopping only at Suffolk. For full
information as TO tickets. trains. etc.
apply to w. T.. Lakewood. City Pass
& Ticket Agent. 10 CRANKY streets. or
to c. L. Finch, Agent y. & w. Depot.
c. H.BOSLEY.
my9-9t. District Pass. Agent