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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-08-16
A STRANGE DEATH
Young Lad Mar BALDWIN Meets
a Tragic Fate
RIDING WITH HIS BROTHER
There Were Three Bottles of Whisky
and a Billy, for Which No Owner
Has Yet Been Found-very Sad A.
fair.

Baldwin, Mich, Aug. 12.-Sunday
and 10, Percy Cummins, aged 10, met
his death while driving with his broth
er James, aged 80, from Baldwin to
their home, eight and a half miles
southwest of here.
The cause is not exactly known.
Saturday Percy drove to Baldwin to
take his brother, VINO has been work
ing here, home. James had not been
working that day and was drinking
heavily. Instead of going home then
he stayed and continued to drink, and
tried TO induce Percy to drink, too,
but the latter refused. About $3.50
p. M, when they .ted home, the
older brother was hopelessly drunk.
He had two pint bottles and a half
pint bottle of whisky. He smashed
the half pint and Percy took the other
two TO keep them from icing broken.
When a mile and half out Percy
broke one bottle and produced the
other, saying that he would take
drink before that was broken. In his
testimony to the coroner's jury, James
Cummins says that Percy then offered
him a drink, but he refused. At this
point James says he went to sleep,
and that when he awakened Percy
was not in the seat. Search revealed
him lodged in between the shaft and
the right front wheel of the buggy,
with the left side of his head sticking
on the spoKes, his left side resting
on the axle, and his feet in the buggy.
Ii was necessary to remove the wheel
to dislodge his head.
James says Percy was not dead
then, but sat up in the seat after he
had been placed there. They drove
on and in a few minutes the injured
boy fell over against his brother, who,
supposing he was merely asleep,
placed him into the bottom of the rig.
When they reached the house James
says he was awake but his father,
who met them there, says he was not.
The father examined the boy and
found he was dead. James helped
his mother take the boy to the house,
all the time protesting that his broth
er was not dead, but sleeping
In the morning the road was
searched for evidence, and at the
place where James extricated Percy
from the rig was found a leather COW
cred billy. 1t is suggested by some
that the two were quarreling and that
James struck Percy with the billy,
knocking him out of the rig. Others
say that James never had the weapon
in his possession, and that 1T must
have dropped out of the boys pocket
while his brother was trying to put
him into the buggy.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-08-16
STATE FINANCES.
Some Figures From the Treasurer's
Forthcoming Report.

Lansing, Mich, Aug. 1.-THE re-
ering the financial transactions Of the
state for the fiscal year just closed,
which is in the hands of the state
printer, contains much information of
state. 1t shows that the balance in
the treasury at the beginning of the
year was $2,501 ,557.53, and the re-
ceipts of the year were $500 1886, a
total of $S,227 ,530.S9. The total dis
bursements for the year were $780,
007.05, leaving a balance at the close
of the year of $2,627 ,523.S4
The following shows the condition
of the several funds: General fund,
$2,097 704; agricultural college inter
est fund, S43 ,6S3.96; normal school in
terest fund, $1,010.74; primary school
interest fund, S17S.50S.26; university
interest fund, S9,916.22; sundry de-
posits account, $7,714.77 war fund,
$245; war loan sinking fund, $685.
1899; total, 81 ,627, 523.84
The receipts of the Spanish war
fund include an item of $31 ,1S0.26 re-
ceived from the Fidelity & Deposit Co.
on account of the defalcation of Gen.
White. There was received from
escheated estate during the year ST.
209.52
The following companies have secur-
tiles on deposit with the state treas
urer as required Dy law: Michigan
Mutual Life Insurance Co., Detroit,
$129,000; Standard Life & Accident In
surance Co, Detroit. S256100; I'm
perial Life Insurance Co, Detroit, $751;
760; United States Health & Accident
Insurance Co., Saginaw, 100000; Can
ada Life Assurance Co. Toronto, $780,
600; Sun Life Assurance Co., Mon
treal, $255,000; Union Trust Co., De-
troit. $204,763 Michigan Trust Co.,
Grand Rapids, 100000; Peninsular
| Trust Co. Grand Rapids. $4,000.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-08-16
BROUGHT HIGH PRICES.
Auction Sale of Lots in the New City
Of LAYTON.

Lawton, o. t., Aug. 1.-The indica-
lions are that the reports from the
auction sale of town lots now in pro-
gress under direction Of the federal
government will exceed $500, 900 in
Lawton. This is more than twice the
estimate of the most optimistic boom
ers of the reservation. One 20-foot lot
sold here for S140 front foot, and
the average during the day was about
$50 a front foot Two wholesale gro
Gerry companies will begin the erection
of buildings today. Two private banks
were established. making a total of
four for the town.
The entry for claims is still being
made by winners in the land lottery.
Entry men are no longer willing to
file on poor land just because it is
near Lawton, and are selecting some
Of the rich farming land in the Red
river country near the Texas line, and
near NARROW and Duncan, within a
few miles of the Chicksaw border. The
filing is progressing smoothly both
here and at the land Offices in the
other districts.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-08-16
SOLEMN MILITARY MASS.
Gov. Bliss Attends Its Celebration at
tie State Camp.

Camp Bliss, Manistec. Mich, Aug.
12.-Sunday no nins R.is.-Gen. Boyn.
ton and full staff rode down TO the
Knights of Columbus tent and were
present in the seats of honor at the
solemn military mass. Gov Bliss sat
in a front scat with several of his
staff officers. When the hat was
passed TO take UP collection for the
poor, the governor produced a fat wal
let from which he distracted a five
dollar bill and threw it with flourish
into the hat. Someone else went him
Gen. Boynton and each of his staff
put in silver dollars. The collection
amounted TO $50.
The mass was beautiful ceremony.
The altar was made for the occasion
and was decorated in gold and white
Three silver candlesticks were on
each side OF the tabernacle, back of
which was a golden crucifix Back of
this was huge cross of lilies, red and
white roses and stephanotis. In the
background of the whole altar was a
huge flag.
At each side of the altar stood lines
of privates with campaign hats, white
gloves, belts and guns at present
arms.
Gen. Boynton and staff knelt and
stood up at the proper times, but the
governor mostly remained seated. The
big tent was damned and about it out
sidestood several hundred people, A
drum and bugle sounded the warning
notes at the elevation. sanctus and
agnus Del.
A large special choir from Manistee
furnished the music. The Second in
fantry band rendered several selec-
tons.
Chaplain Kelly preached a simple,
impressive sermon. which Gen. Boyn-
ton afterwards characterized as lust
right"
The chaplain spoke of the soldierly
qualities, discipline and honor. He
said that the true soldier had spiritual
dignity, honor and also tue discipline
which more than oath and mastering
or uniform made him soldier
"At the mention of honor" the chap
lain said, lone instinctively thinks Of
soldier. But honor is also distinct
lively a Christian virtue, which the
Master first brought to this world
Rather death than the slightest. stain,
is a good definition of honor. But hon.
or ought to be in the lives of men as
we'll You cannot possibly secularize
your country, your lag or your army,
nor divorce God from soldiers life.
You cannot be good one way and bad
another"
DR.. w. S. Ament of Pekin told Of
the origin of the boxer movement and
claimed that the missionaries were not
responsible for the bloodshed and
plumber.
Inspection was made by Gen. Smith
in the morning. Regimental parades
were held in the evening
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-08-16

Charge Lodged Against James Cum
mrs at Baldwin.

Baldwin. Ni"h.. Aug. l4.-Later de-
velopments in the case of the death Of
Percy Cummins have lead to the arrest
OF his brother James on the charge of
murder. The funeral of Percy Cum
Minis was held Monday.
Since Sunday sentiment has been
growing that young Cummins met foul
play Tuesday morning nelshbors Of
Cummins and members of the coro-
ner's jury came to Baldwin with the
information that more evidenCe
against James Cummins had been Sc.
cured. A man named Wright, who
lives near Stearns, on the road be-
tween Baldwin and the Cummins
place. and near the place where the
older Cummins alleges he released
Percy from the wheel, made affidavit
that on Saturday night at about the
time the two brothers are said to have
driven along. and while he was put
ting out his horse, he heard a rig drive
by, the occupants talking loudly.
Wright recognized James's voice and
heard the other person say: "Oh, oh,
oh, don't" Then all was still.
Another man named Demars says
that he heard the cry also, but was
too far away to hear what was said. 1t
was at this place that the billy was
found.
A second inquest was ordered by
Justice A. w. Gum, which was held
at the Catholic cemetery, where the
boy was buried. DrS Sayles and Hey
sett of this place held postmortem
examination and found the left side of
the skull badly battered by a number
of blows as if from some blunt instru-
ment When asked Al they thought
that the injury had been caused by
striking against the spokes of the
wheel the physicians said they did
not. On complaint Of Wright, a war
rant was issued for the arrest of
James Cummins. Sheriff Messenger
served the warrant, and the alleged
murderer is now in the county jail at
this place
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-08-16
CAMP LIFE ENDED
The Troops Have Marched Away
Z, From the Manistee Camp
GOVERNORS SISTER IS DEAD
Event Cast Gloom Over Last Nights
y Proceedings-Gov. Bliss Congratu-
iates officers and Men on Excellent
Record Made at the Encampment.

Manistee, Mich, Aug 1.-THE last
night at camp was lively one. Bands
played and soldiers sang. Col Nc
Gurrin was presented with a l4-pound
pickerel by some veterans of the regi-
ment. He invited Gen Boynton and
the brigade staff to help him eat it.
Gov. Blisss sister died last night
and the governor left at once for Sag
NAV His wife left for there at
O'Clock.
Gen. Boynton, Commander Strathern
Hendrie and Gov. Bliss were the most
conspicuous figures in the afternoons
grand review, by reason of their SUI
perb horsemanship. A little game was
played upon Hendrie. He was given
horse known to be a bad one to ride,
the staff not supposing that Hendrie,
sailor. could ride. But Hendrie is a
Crosse Pointer and rode beautifully.
The officers who served in the late
war are organizing a branch of the
military order of foreign wars.
; Company G of Houghton presented
Major Hendrickson, their former cap
tain, with saber
The election of a colonel to succeed
Col. Bates, commissioned first lieu
tenant in the regular army, was not
held in the Third regiment last night,
as Col. Bates has not yet received his
commission.
Commander Strathern Hendrie left
at daybreak on the Fessenden for De-
troit, via Mackinaw, arriving at De-
troit Friday afternoon. Gov. Bliss, the
staff officers and wives lave chartered
the passenger boat Holland for trip
to the Pan-American. They rendeZ-
vous at the Wayne hotel Saturday
night, sailing at IL o'clock. They re-
main at the Pan-American one week,
being there for Michigan day.
Gov Bliss, as the commander, sent
a general order congratulating the Of
ficers and men on their excellent rec
ord made at this encampment, and the
state on being so we'll represented by
thoroughly equipped and disciplined
soldiery. poss essed of the qualifica-
lions that has made the name of the
American soldier honored at home and
abroad. The volunteer army eXcells
the regular army in some respects, he
said, one of which is that officers rank
ing above majors can have experience
not only in battalion but in regimental
and brigade movements. In conclu-
sion, he approved of the camp fully
and unqualifiedly, and noted with
pleasure the soldierly bearing and con-
duct of the men during the encamp-
ment
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-08-16
Fix Michiuan's Tax Basis,

Lansing, Mich, Aug. 14.-Through
an inadvertence, the circulars an
nouncing the meeting of the state
board of equalization in this city next
week announced a wrong date, and
yesterday a representative of one of
the northern counties appeared in the
city to attend the meeting. The date
of the meeting is Monday, Aug. 10.
The board will be organized by select
ing one of its members as chairman.
Auditor General Powers has already
designated Hon. Jason e. Hammond
as secretary Of the board. 1t is be-
lieved that the state board will this
year materially add to the equalized
value of the several counties, bring.
ing the total up to nearly if not quite
a billion and a half dollars.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-08-16
Fatally Wounded.

Ashtabula, o., Aug. 12.-Henry
Walker of Cleveland, non-union oiler
on the steamer Castalia, shot and ia.
tally wounded Frank Keppard of Man
istee, Mich, a union oiler on the
steamer F. r. Kirby, yesterday after.
noon during a discussion on unionism
The police with difficulty rescued
Walker from a crowd of union sailors
Excitement ran so high that to avoid
a lynching Walker was, under cover OF
darkness, taken to Jefferson, the coun
ty seat, and lodged in Jail.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-08-16
MICHIGAN BRIEFS.

Owosso is evidently in earnest and
will have a beet sugar factory
Hector Davidson, a young married
man of Bay City, attacked wife and
father with an ak and was landed in
Jail.
Col Leach of Gen. Boynton's staff
received injuries at Camp Bliss by los
ing control of his horse, which threw
him.
John Sommer, a Worthwhile farmer,
became melancholy over the death of
his wife three years ago ana commit
ted suicide by hanging himself to a
beam in his stable.
A party Of Canadians will in a short
time sink exploration wells near Tren-
ton for ~oil and gas. An experienced
oil well digger believes either will be
found at a depth of $3.50 feet.
Secretary Baker of the state board
of health has arranged for a sanitary
convention to be held at Ludington
Sept. and 6. 1t will be addressed by
prominent sanitarians.
The National Construction Co. Of
Detroit, incorporated by r. r. Bane,
]. c. Dumont and Alfred Mussey, with
a capital stock Of $500,000 to build
and equip all kinds of factories, espe-
cially sugar factories, has filed arti-
cles Of incorporation with the secre-
tary of state.
Secretary Of State Fred M. Warner
says that under no circumstances can
he be considered a candidate for gov
ernor in 1902 He says he is a candi-
date for denomination to his present
office. Friends of Warner say that he
will be a candidate for governor in
1904, however.
The Kent grand jury has adjourned
without stirring up any political scan
dals. The Civic club had representa-
tives at the meeting, who stated that
they were prepared to render all pos
sible assistance in the investigation
of boodling in politics. but the jury de-
cided not to touch the matter.
The death Of ex-Judge Green of Bay
City yesterday, at the age of "a, re-
moves one of the historical figures in
the founding of the state. He had
4 practiced law for 60 years and was the
author of several law books, which
have become practical text books fol-
Michigan lawyers. The surviving chill.
dren are Mrs. Russell Bishop of De.
troit. Mrs. Florence Van Etten OF
Flint. William of Orlando, Fla, and
George, of California. .-..-----
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-08-16
Good for Buchanan,

Buchanan, Mich, Aug. 12.-Work
has commenced here on extensive i'm
provements in the water power owned
by Charles A. Chaplin, the Michigan
mine millionaire. The st. Joseph riv-
er is crossed by a 300-foot dam and
will produce 1000 horse power. About
100000 will be expended and a $4,000
horse power electric generator and IL
turbine wheels put in. The work will
take four months. Several hundred
men and large number of teams are
employed. The power produced will
be used to operate factories. Several
are figuring on. locating here, and
prospects look bright for large man
ufacturing center.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-08-16
Favorable Month.

Lansing, Mich, Aug. 14.-During the
month of July, according to returns
received by the secretary of state,
there were 2,470 deaths in the state.
This number is more than the num-
Der reported for the previous month,
and SO less than the number of deaths
reported for July, 1900. The death
rate was 1872 per thousand population.
There were 500 deaths of infants un-
der one year of age The number of
deaths from infectious diseases was
low, the principal increase in mortal
ity coming from the larger cities Of
the state
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-08-16
a Monster Mortuaue.

New York, Aug. 14.-There was
filed in the Hudson county court house
IN Jersey City yesterday a mortgage
for $3.50, 100000 made by the Consoli-
dated Tobacco Company OF America to
the Morton Trust Co., to secure an is
sue of per cent bonds not to exceed
$3.50, 900 900. 1t is dated June 10 and
bore revenue stamps to the amount of
$4,000. The papers show that the
Consolidated Tobacco Co. has alb
sorbed the American Tobacco Co. and
the Continental Tobacco and subsi.
diary concern
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-08-16
JUDGE Cot a Duckinu.

Sault Ste Marie, Mich, Aug. IA
Judge Couch of the municipal court,
while bidding adieu to friends on a
boat on the locks, fell into the Weitzel
lock. The judge weighs considerably
over 200, and was rescued with diff
Guilty, being nearly drowned when
taken out by lock hands. After his
recovery mock trial was held by
the police department, Mayor Stradley
on the bench, and the Judge found
guilty of blocking navigation and
fined a box Of cigars. The Judge is
still buying.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-08-16
The Finest Emiqrate.

Chicago, Aug. 12.-"Irelands great
est drain is emigration, and America
is getting the finest Of our race" de-
clared Michael Davitt, the Irish lead
er, who arrived in Chicago Sunday
Referring to the Boer war, he asserted
that England's attempt to wipe. out the
two South African republics is the
crime of the century. Mr.. Davitt came
to Chicago to address a meeting OF
the United Irish societies next Thurs
day in the interest of his country's
cause.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-08-16
Grief Stricken Woman.

Benton Harbor, Mich, Aug. 12-
Grief stricken over family troubles,
Mrs. Guy Trayer, who is only 10 years
old, tried twice to kill herself, but
both attempts were futile. The young
woman was married two years ago
and has been driven from home sew
eral times by an intoxicated husband,
who has served Jail sentences.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-08-16
Siuht Restored.

Ann Arbor, Mich, Aug. 12.-Gfant
Millage of Milan some weeks ago at
tempted to remove the shoe of a horse,
using a file. A small piece Of steel
flew off and imbedded itself in the
corner of his eye, where it became
quite firmly fixed. He came to the
hospital here and it was drawn out by
the use of a strong magnet. His sight
is restored
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-08-16
Close of Camp Meetjnu.

Niles, Mich, Aug. 1.-THE camp
meeting at Crystal Springs closed last
night with brilliant program. Among
the speakers were Rev. DR.. J. III. Potts.
editor OF the Michigan Advocate, and
Rev. j. p. Kahn. The attendance broke
all previous records, there being thou
sands of people on the grounds.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-08-16
Baptists Meet at Orchard Lake.

Orchard Lake, Mich, Aug. 1.-THE
Michigan Baptist Assembly COM
menced its annual meeting here yes
terday in the academy building The
session this year will last six days.
There is already a large number in
attendance and the meeting promises
. to be one of the most successful ever
held
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-08-16
Army of the Philippines.

Salt Lake, Utah, Aug. 12.-Every-
thing points to a successful meeting
of the National Society Of the Army of
the Philippines, which will hold its
second annual encampment and re-
union in this city Aug. 10, IA and Is.
Fully 1000 veterans Of the Spanish
and Philippine wars are expected to
attend the reunion
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-08-16
Shamrock II. Has Arrived.

New York, Aug. 12.-Yacht Erin
with Shamrock III. in tow, off Sandy
Hook at 1889 p. m. last night.
The Erin has put out her towing
light, meaning that she has dropped
the tow. Both yachts anchored out
side the bar at HAS p. m.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-08-16
Wholesale Grocer Dead.

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 12.-After a
long siege Of illness from Bright's dis
ease, Walter j. Gould, the old-time
wholesale grocer of this city, died
Sunday night at his residence. 445
Cass avenue. Mr.. Gould had been i'll
for many months, but not until last
April was he compelled to leave his
business
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-08-16
Bio Factories DESTROYED.

Havre, Aug. 1.-THE Grav!lles spin
ming and weaving factory on the Rue
Freres, on the Rue do la Bedolisr, with
a whole block of buildings between,
have been destroyed by fire. The dam.
age is estimated at 1000, 900 francs.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-08-16
Michiuan Pensioners.

Washington, Aug. 14.-.Michigan
pensions were granted as follows:
Original-James Mcmillan, Detroit,
SIS; Miller X. carney, Romulus, Sc. In
crease, restoration, reissue-Dorsey
Cauley, Hesperia, So; Thomas New
land, Spencer Mills, $14. Original wild
ows-Marie NJ. knight, Union City, So.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-08-16
Saloonist Fined $40.

Corunna, Mich, Aug. 14.-At an adj
journed session of the circuit court
A. X. Harringtono of Durand pleaded
guilty to Illegal sale of liquor. Judge
Smith fined him $40 or 80 days in Jail.
He paid
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-02-21

Shank replied. nm f.anFdon.s
Ia Response 10 0fucef Trips In
nuiry az IN the cause, shank stated
II Wouidn.f ~ him have 40" Tripn
said that the dying man also made
the statement that TIM accused men
shot hrst." Police Offcers John ".
Hun. Hurt Taylor and Hubbard. who
were attracted TO the scene. and
heard the statement Of shank, cor
goborated his testimony ana told ev-
efythiuE sisa thsy knew, which, how
ever. amounted % nothing Import
ant III Christian. dealer at the
gambling house, said that Re saw
fanwdan and the denehsed man so
IN the formers offiee, apparently az
peace. and u Was not 80 seconds lat
81 when no heard the reports q pis-
tolls.
An important point made by che
defence today ehs that the position
% shank when he vas shot could
not bs determined hy a physician.
Judge Grimm ruled that the opinion
- the physicians would not be adj
Inittsd as evidence.
At ~ o'elock the state In the
fnnrfoH case rested Tho witnesses
examined On behalf ~ the state this
Afternoon we're r " Young. =. a..
Smith ana r. Witt.