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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-13
sHAFFER CAN END STRIKE.
Power PLACED In His Hands by Anal.
ga. a.ed Association.

Pittshurg Pa, Sept President
t. j. SAaffer and his advisers in the
general Office OF the Amalgamats as
ISOLATION hold the power by authority
or the general executive board of the
organization 20 sett e the steel strike.
Mr.. Shaffer and his advisers appar.
emily allowed the day 10 lapse after
this authority was vested in them.
without closing any settlement. On
Monday it is said the executive board
directed President Shaffer, together
with Secretary-Treasure John Will.
Jams, Assistant Secretary Nj. F Tighe
and Ben l. Davis, OF the advisory
board, to settle without delay on the
hest terms obtainable
Since then there has been no action
developing anything to further a set
Element, but ii is said that President
Shaffer is seeking TO reopen direct ne
gotiations with the United States steel
corporation in the hope of getting bet
ter terms than those subnitted 10 the
Amalgamated executive board as the
result Of the endeavor last week in
4NCW i blE VI the representatives, or
National Civic Federation headed by
President Samuel Gompers of the
American Federation Of Labor
The terms secured by the National
Civic Federation were neither accept
ed nor rejected by the Amalgamated
board. Instead res solution was
passed directing President Shaffer.
with the aid of his immediate advisers.
to secure the best possible settlement
in the least possible time The terms
submitted provided simply for a sign
Ing OF scales for all union plants, sheet
steel and steel hoop company. except
such as had been started since the
strike began.
The executive committee passed it's
resolution by bare majority. Presi-
dent Shaffer protested against pro-
ceeding with so narrow. a margin and
suggested that the members of the
board remain in the city for a possible
further conference on Monday. At
the meeting Monday it is said the ex.
ecutive board gave the Amalgamated
president unanimous support for the
best settlen ent that he NAV be able TO
secure and that no conditions were i'm
posed One member of the board put
1t this way: President Shaffer has
the means to end the strike How he
is going TO do it | can't say. but that
is what he has to do"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-13
HE LOST HIS JOB
Iail Carrier Said He Was Pleased
Witt C7olgOsz.
P. 0 DEPARTMENT FIRED HIM
Did Not Think Him a Safe Man 10
Carry Z. s. tiail-Notifed His Sure.
ties to Lock After Route Until Fur.
Their Notice.

Washington, Sept 10.-Second AS.
sistant Pestn aster General Shallen.
berger sumL.arily cancelled the CON
tract of a NAL carrier for expressing
satisfaction over the shooting of Pres
ident Mckinley. The name of the per.
son who was thus dealt with is Chas.
Cortright, ana he had a contract for
carrying the mail between Homer,
Cortland county, and Spafford, in On.
ondaga county. the same state. The
information concerning his offense
came 20 the postoffice department
through the postmaster at Homer, who
enclosed affidc Wits from four citizens
of the place confirming his report. 1t
appears that when Cortright first re-
ceived the announcement of the news
of the attempt upon the presidents
life he rema. kcd, with an oath. that
he was glad of it." and added that
the president should have been killed
years ago. Hearing of this remark,
three citizens Of the town called upon
Cortright and asked him if the report
was correct. and he replied that it
was. Upon receiving this information,
duly supported by the oaths Of the cit
liens who had heard this statement
made, General ShallenbeTger took
prompt steps to cancel Cortright S
contract upon the ground that per-
son capable OF such statements is not
a fit custodian of the mails of the gov
eminent
Following is a full statement Of the
letter Shallebarger wrote:
Mr. Michael Murphy and Mr. F. NJ.
Briggs, HOT err. y. Y.
Gentlemen: 1t has been shown to
this Office by the affidavits of four
creditable citizens that on the even
ing of the 9Th instant, Charles f. Cort-
right, contractor with the government
for carrying the mail on route 100,
from Homer, y. Y, to Spafford. y. Y,
expressed his appreciation of and sat
isfaction over the shooting Of Presi-
dent Mckinley This department be-
lieves that the transportation of the
mail unsafe in the hands of person
who would deliberately gloat over the
of an assassin to take the life
of the chief executive of this country,
and is not willing 70 longer entrust the
mails to said Charles F. Cortright
You, as sureties in his contract, are
therefore hereby called upon TO inn
medately assume the carrying of the
mails on route No. 100, in accordance
with the terms Of the contract, and to
notify this Office of the date on which
you begin service. You are directed
not to permit said Cortright to have
anything further to do in connection
with the performance of the service
on said route.
(Signed)
"W. S. SHALLENBERGER.
Second Assistant p. G."
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-13
A Step Forward for China.

Pekin, Sept. 10.-The imperial edict,
issued recently. providing for reform
of the examinations seems to indicate
that the liberals are in control of the
court and its Importance, if enforced,
is difficult to overestimate. 1t pro-
vides that examinations must include
western history, western sciences and
industrial methods. IL abandons the
traditional eight part classical essays
and verbatim reproduction Of classics,
proficiency in which has been the
CHIEF qualifications for office-holding.
1t relegates the classics to the back
ground, requiring only expositions of
their meaning. Gen. Yuan Shi Kais's
troops are entering Pekin and are as
Stunning the work Of policing the city.
They are a stalwart, well-drilled body
OF men. Great forces of workmen are
engaged in repairing the palaces and
streets
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-13
EMMA GOLDMAN ARRESTED.
She Says She Likes to Fool the Police
Sometimes.

Chicago, Sept ll.-Emma Goldman
the anarchist queen" under whose
red banner Leon Czolgosz claims he
stands, whose words he claims fred
his heart and his brain 10 attempt the
assassination of the president, was ar.
rested shortly before noon yesterday
She disclaimed ali but the slightest
acquaintance with the presidents as.
sailant she denied absolutely that
she, or any anarchist she knew. was
implicated in any plot 70 Kill the pres
ident. She said she believed Czolgosz
acted entirely on his own responsible.
ity. and that he never claimed 70
have been inspired by her
IL shall insist upon an immediate
hearing" she said in speaking of the
probability of postponement being
asked for by the city prosecutor.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-13

The work of breaking up the yacht
independence will begin in Boston
today. Mr.. Lawson gave the order
last night.
At Rat Portage, Ont, Monday after.
noon Harry Pearce of Australia de-
feated John Hackett of Rat Portage
two length in their mile and a half
race for $500 a side. The time was
9:43.
Bare of flags and sails, and out of
commission, the Constitution arrived
here from Newport in tow of the ten
der Mount Morris. She was brought
here to be dismantled, after which
she will be towed to New London.
George Braunraider, an inmate of
the soldiers home at Leavenworth.
Kan, was dishonorably discharged
and drumed out of camp for express
ing satisfaction at the shooting of the
president.
The people of Kentucky last night
forgot the political strife which has
ragged there for the last year and a
half and came together in big meet
ing at Frankfort. The attempted, as
sassination of the president was de-
nounced in severe terms and congress
was asked to legislate anarchists out
Of the country.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-13
'W. S. SHALLENBERGER.
Second Assistant p. G."
Cornerstone Of New Stock Exchange

New York. Sept. 10.-The corner
stone Of the new stock exchange build
ing was put in place yesterday. Near
ly 500 members were present. On the
temporary restrum were President
Keppler. Vice-President Thomas. mem
bers Of the board Of governors and
other officers. Vice-President Thomas
was first speaker. He opened his ad-
dress with a reference to the attack
on President Mckinley and said that
but for the reassuring news from Buff
falo the laying of the stone might
have been postponed. President KEEP
uler followed Mr.. Thomas and gave
history Of the stock exchange The
masons swung the stone into its place
and President Keppler tapped it ma
sonically and pronounced it fairly
and truly laid" The stone faces Broad
street and bears the inscription
"MCMI." The copper casket imbed-
ded in the stone contains mementos
and souvenirs.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-13
THE PLAGUE IN CHINA.
IL is Thinning Out the Population
Quickly,


Washington, Sept 1O.-Tne marine
hcgDnal service continues the pGblica-
ton of letters from missionaries and
others in China, describing the prog
ress of the plague. Rev. Jacob SPEECH
er, Baptist missionary, writing from
Kit Yang, says:
The plague made its first appear
ance at Swallow about seven years
ago and has since then spread in all
directions along the coast and island.
Three years ago the large district
city, Chan Yang, 10 miles south of
Swatow, had very bad SPELL Many
villages between Canton and Lilo, 20
miles inland from Swallow, have lost
one-third of their population. In Kit
Yam it is suggested that the roof OF
every plague house be taken off and
rebuilt after six months, but the Off
Gals would not listen to such a meas
ure. In this benighted country moth
Ing is done, the plague will have it's
run for years and many over-populated
districts may be thinned out consid-
erably. / have received word that the
city of Hui Lai about 80 miles south
of Kit Yang, has had an awful vista
ton this year. 1t is said that only one
fourth Of the people are still in the
city, one-half having been moved to
other places for safety. This city was
in the line of the trail Thus far can
only find out that the plague has got
inland to the extent of 20 miles,"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-13
FREIGHT on Hay is Hiuh.

Indianapolis. Ind, Sept. lin his
address President Warren reviewed
the efforts of the organization TO re
move the classification of hay in the
interstate commerce schedule Until
Jan. l, 1900, the shipping rate for hay
from Chicago TO New York was %
cents per hundred weight. On that
date it was increased to 80 cents. The
association first dealt unsuccessfully
with the railroads and then resorted
to legal tactics before the interstate
commerce commission. lis litigation
is now before the board and is to be
taken UP next month
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-13
PROTOCOL is SIGNED.
RockhII Has Done WeII-CompIeted
His Work

Washington, Sept. 10.-The follow
ing cablegram has been received at
the White House:
"Pekin, Sept. 9.-Protocol signed
Sept. T. Rockhill left Sth.
(Signed) "CONGER."
Mr.. Rockhill has been trying to
start home from Pekin since Aug. Is.
He was authorized to leave then by
Secretary Hay, but, naturally desiring
to complete the important work he
had undertaken in connection with the
preparation of the protocol, he re-
NAMED until the finishing touches had
been added and the document signed.
Mr.. Rockhill has added greatly to
the esteem in which he was held at
the state department, and in diplo-
matte circles by the skillful manner in
which he conducted the negotiations
for the United States under condi-
tions that antagonized him with adroit
diplomats of the world. He will now
start for home to be present at the
Pan-American congress to be held
nevt week at the City of Mexico
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-13
POSTMASTER SHORT
Took Ten Thousand DOllars--To
Be Returned.
He REPLACED SOME OF 1T
Did Not Intend to Keep II, but Hustled
to Put Seven Thousand Back-He
Was Not Quick Enough and Is
Nabbed.

Seattle. Wash. Sept 1.-THE post.
master at Nome, Joshua Wright, has
been arrested and held for trial on the
charge Of embezzling SO 200 from the
government of the United States. Pos.
tai Inspector Clum is the principal
witness again"t Postmaster Wright
AT the preliminary hearing, Clum tes-
titled that upon the first examination
OF Wrights affairs he found a short
age of over $lO,50O his was on a
Monday. Between that time and Wed
nesday Wright replaced $1,000, leav-
ing a deficit still remaining of $4,000.
Robert H. Mumford, known through
out the Yukon country and the states
as Policy Bob committed suicide on
Aug. Y by swallowing 20 grains Of
morphine.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-13
TO STAMP OUT ANARCHY,
Plan Suggested to Have Chiefs of Pc.
lice Do IL.

Columbus, Ga, Sept 10.-Chief of
Police Williams of this city, who is
one of the four members of the board
of directors of the National Associa-
ton of Chiefs of Police of the United
States and Canada, replied yesterday
to President Sylvester's request that
he give his views and endorsement to
Sylvester's idea of inviting all OF the
foreign heads Of police departments TO
attend the next annual meeting of DO
lice chiefs and devise means to stamp
out the anarchists all over the world.
Mr.. Williams said in reply to Presi-
dent Sylvester: 81 respectfully sug-
gest that the next annual meeting be
held in Washington, as congress will
be in session at the date fixed. and |
believe the time is ripe TO obtain such
legislation passed by congress as we
fesire.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-13
Tourist ana Pilot Drowned.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, Sept. g.
While shooting the rapids Sunday af-
ternoon, Nathaniel Pomeroy. a tourist
of Oberlin, o., and VIM. Boucher, a
rapids pilot, were drowned. The de-
scent had almost been reached when
in making too short a turn, the boat
struck a rock and went over. The
other occupants, Pomeroy's father, G.
l.. Brems, Joseph Myers, Mathew Mey-
ers of Elyria, o., and Antoine Piquette,
a pilot, saved themselves by clinging
to the boat until picked up. 1t is the
first drowning that has occurred from
shooting the rapids for over 30 years.
The pilots, it is alleged, were both
drunk. The bodies have not yet been
recovered
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-13
Led a Band of Reds"

Kansas City, Sept. 11.-An investi-
cation of the local record of Antonio
Maggie, the Italian who is said to hay 9
predicted the death of President Nc
Kinley and who is under arrest in
New Mexico, reveals the fact that he
was the leader of a considerable band
of anarchists in Kansas City two years
ago. These men held regular meetings
in the rear of a barber shop kept by
Maggie. Meggio and his assistants,
all of whom were Italians, were dis
ciples of Emma Goldman, for whom
Maggie had a sort of veneration. It
was from her, il is said, that Maggie
imbibed his anarchistic ideas One
of Maggio's assistants still live in the
city and came to the police, but has
not been arrested.
Edward Andrews, manager Of the
Andrews Opera Co., with which An
tonic Maggie was formerly engaged as
a cornetist, is in this city.
Several members of our company"
said Mr.. Andrews, were in the habit
of discussing economic and social
questions, and Tony cut in with his an
archistic opinions. Maggie said no
man had right to rule another, and
one day said the blood Of every sol
der killed in the Philippines was on
President McKlnley's hands, and the
only way the common people could
assert their rights was by assassina-
ton. Early last February he told me
distinctly to watch for an important
event before October. He assured us
that President Mckinley would be
killed before that month came. Mag
gio left the company at Silver City,
Neb., Mr.. Andrews said, because his
sympathies were enlisted with an an
archistic prisoner there"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-13
At the Pan.Anerican

Buffalo, Sept. 11.-Tuesday was
Rhode Island day at the Pan-Ameri,
can. The exercises were held in the
Temple of Music. Senator Hanna, Sen
ator Fairbanks and Representative
Charles II. Grosvenor occupied seats
on the stage during the exercises. In
his address Gov. Gregory declared that
al might praise God that the presi-
dent was out of danger Director Blu
chanan spoke positively to the effect
that there was no doubt OF the presi
dents recovery and declared all peo-
pie might indeed rejoice upon the eel
ebration of a special day in the presi-
dents passage out of danger onto the
road 10 rapid recovery.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-13
Asked 20 Call Grand jury.

Denver, Sept. 11.-Platt Rogers,
president of the Colorado Bar associ-
alton, yesterday presented a petition
to Judge Johnson, successor to Judge
Mullens in the criminal division of the
circuit cou-l, asking him to call a
grand jury to investigate the charges
of attempted jury bribery and like
wise the conduct of every department
of the court under Judge Mullens's ad-
ministration. Mr.. Rogers asked that
a special prosecutor be appointed.
Judge Johnson took the petition under
adYisement.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-13
GRAND AMY eNcAmPMENT.
Attempted Assassination Has Stirred
PEOPLES Patriotism.

Cleveland, o.. Sept. 10.-The city
talization of all the living memories OF
the stirring days of 1876. memories
to which but a mere fraction OF th6
present population is personally
miliar. The aged feet that once tro
the bloody fields of Shiloh. of Gettys'
burg and of a hundred other hard
fought battles. surged around Monu-
mental square. located in the business
heart Of the city. with slow but steady
tread. The center of the scene, the
soldiers and sailors monument, which
stands in the center of the park in
mute and silent sympathy with the
living veterans, TO the great majority
of whom il must soon speak as 20
those who have already passed away.
Every radiating street was longest
ed with stream of humanity, and far
out Euclid avenue to where the spark
ling electric fountain in Wade park
shed its radiating glory on, the night
crowds coursed necessarily TO and fro.
Away beyond, on Euclid Heights, the
Garfield monument stood as a grim
and silent outpost, to which thousands
of veterans paid their respects.
There is now no longer any doubt as
to the effect of the attempted assas-
sination of the president upon the
present gathering. 1t has stirred the
patriotism of the people to the inmost
recesses of the hearts emotion, and
they and their friends are coming TO
rejoice or TO sorrow, as the will of
Providence may dictate.
Gen. Daniel E. Sickles gave express
sion TO a sentiment which is reflected
in the hearts of every patriot present.
He said:
Comrades, let us thank God for the
news from Buffalo. The Lord has
heard the uplifted prayers of the civ
ilized and hneivilized world Christian,
Mohammedan, Chinese ana all people
have united with us in prayer that Nc
Kinley might be spared to us. That
prayer is answered. Blessed be the
name of the Lord, who proves that
great personality to u.s."
Then, dropping his impressive man.
ner, the general added:
"Pll back McKinley's luck every
time. The god of battle stood by him
during the war. The god of good for
tune has remained with him ever
since. He cannot die at this time and
under such circumstances.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-13
Receiver for Big Grocery Company.

Pittsburg. Pa, Sept. 1.-THE Wei
don Grocery company a corporation
with a capital stock of $500 600, went
into the hands of receiver yesterday.
The company has II stores in this
city and vicinity, and is said TO be do
ing a good business, but lately has
been unable to pay its credits when
they came due and had TO give notes.
These are coming due, and as the cash
is not on hand to pay them the court
was asked to appoint a receiver TO
prevent the business being sacrificed.
c. A. Weldon, secretary and treasurer.
was appointed and took charge at
once. The assets and liabilities are
said to be about $135,000 each.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-13
SERIOUS STORM.
Reports From Harbor Beach Tell Of
Wrecks.

Washington, Sept. 9.-Dispatches
received by the life-saving service in
dictate that very serious storm
ragged Saturday night on Lake Huron.
These dispatches report a number Of
disasters TO lake craft and show that
all told 90 seamen were rescued at
different life-saving stations on the
lake. The first of the dispatches came
from Huron and says that the schoon-
er Pauly, with a crew Of -; the
schooner Amarante, with crew of Z;
the schooner Paige. with a crew of 10,
and the schooner Sarnia, with a crew
of s, stranded about three miles south
of Port Huron life-saving station and
that all the seamen were reached by
the life-saving service. The dispatch
adds that the steamer Quito also
stranded, but released herself, and
that no lives were lost.
A message from Harbor Beach,
Mich, reports the stranding of the
schooner John Wesley, southbo1nd
from Port Huron to Alpena with
crew OF eight, one and half miles
south of Harbor Beach life-saving sta
ton at 3 p. m. Saturday. All on board
were saved by the life-saving crew.
The same dispatch reports the rescue
of a crew Of five persons from the
schooner Wilma of Beamensville, Can
ada, which was stranded at 4 o'clock
yesterday morning a mile from Har-
Dor Beach life-saving station.
The force at Point aux Barques.
Mich, reports the stranding of the
schooner Andrew Jackson, from Alpe-
ma for Port Huron, two and a half
miles east of Point aux Barques, at
p. m. Saturday. The crew of seven
were saved by the life-saving station
crew
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-13
Fore stalled a Strike

Pittsburg, Kan, Sept. 1.-THE "big
four" companies with the exception Of
the Western Coal & Mining Co.. have
all posted notices offering the men 65
cents a ton for mine run coal, an
eight-hour day and other concessions,
with a few exceptions that the union
contract known as the Kansas City
contract, asks. The Eastern Coal &
Mining Co. processes to have a con-
tract yet in force, but on the whole
offers the same concessions. 1t is be-
lieved that this forestalls strike or.
der in this district. Four thousand
men in Kansas, Missouri and Okla
homa are affected.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-13
G. A. r. DOlNCS.
Office of Communicating Chief Is In,
settled

settled.
Cleveland. Sept. IA canvass
among the headquarters last night as
to the choice of the different states as
to the commander-in-chief discloses
an unsettled condition of affairs re-
garding definite choice Minnesota
and Pennsylvania are united on their
state candidates. Gen Terrence and
Gen Stewart, New York is divided on
Gen. Sickles. Gen Torrance may
profit in case Of a possible deadlock
between the supporters of the eastern
candidates. Most of the delegations
Will caucus today for the purpose of
choosing a candidate There is also
no definite decision as to the next
place of encampment The San Fran.
cisco delegates declared that Califor.
mia would not seek the honor because
1t was too distant. Charleston. S. c..
is a candidates for the next encamp.
ment.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-13
Anniversary of Perry's Victory

Cleveland, o., Sept. 1.-THE naval
veterans took first place in the festiv-
tiles attendant upon the Grand Army
encampment yesterday. The eighty
seventh anniversary of Oliver Hazard
Perry's historic triumph on Lake Erie
was fittingly celebrated in grand
parade and naval display upon the
lake.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-13
BASE BALL.

American League.-Chicago 6, Mil
waukee 2; Cleveland 7, Philadelphia
0; second game, Cleveland l, Philadel-
phia T.
National League.-Chicago 4, Brook
lyn 8; st. Louis 3, New York 3; Pitts
burg s, Philadelphia 5; Boston 6, Gin.
tinnati 2.