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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-12-20
A Big GATHERING
State School Teachers Meet in
Grand Rapids
DURING LAST OF MONTH
Highly Interesting Program Has
Been Prepared, Including an hd-
dress by Booker r. Washington on
a Southern Educational Topic.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Dec. 1S.-The
annual meeting OF the Michigan State
Teachers association will be held in
this city Dec. 1928. The sessions will
be held in the Auditorium and the ex-
pense for rental, lighting, etc, will be
betrayed by the citizens. At the open
ing session Thursday afternoon, Dec.
20, Mayor Perry will welcome the
teachers TO the city, and President A.
ID. Thompson of Romeo will respond.
Following these ceremonies. Wilbur f.
Gordy of Hartford, Conn, will deliver
an address on Methods in history"
and in the evening Booker T. Wash
ington will speak on Industrial edu-
cation at the south Friday morning
addresses will be given by James l..
Hughes OF Toronto on Dickens as an
educator" and Mrs. Anna b. Com
stock of Cornell on Mature studies as
an aid to the grade teachers" Friday
evening Graham Taylor of Chicago
will deliver an address.
Saturday morning Prof Hughes will
deliver an address on Child study,
and the convention will close with a
symposium on educational topics, Su-
perintendent Z. c.. Warmer of Sagi-
nav leading in the consideration of
Administration, Prof. S. b. Laird of
Ypsilanti in instruction" Prof Geo.
n. Ellis of Olivet in Secondary
schools and college work." and State
Supt. Delos Fall in Rural schools"
The annual election of officers will
be held Friday morning. and the reg
ular services will each be introduced
with devotions and music. Besides the
regular sessions, sectional meetings
will be held in rooms adjoining the
main hall. The college section will be
conducted by j. Kollen of Hope col
lege; the commissioners section by
A. B. Lightfoot of Big Rapids; the
high school section by Principal z. O
Marsh of Jackson; the kindergarten
section by Miss Mary Greer of Cadil
lac; the mathematical section by Prof
w. w. Beman of the University OF
Michigan; the music section by Miss
Florence Marsh Of Grand Rapids, and
the primary section by Principal Mar
tina A. Sherwood of Cadillac. A pro
gram Of papers and discussion has
been prepared by each of the section
al meetings.
During the convention several re
unions will be held. The most impor
tant of these will be that of the state
normal students and graduates. There
will also be several receptions, but
| the arrangements for these have moi
yet been perfected The exhibits al
the convention will include displays
of the Grand Rapids manual training
school, the kindergarten association
and most of the book and school sup
ply companies. It is expected that the
attendance will reach 1000 or more
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-12-20
Next Move for Canal Treaty.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Lord Paunce-
fote, the British ambassador, called at
the state department yesterday to con-
fer with Secretary Hay respecting the
next steps to be taken toward consum-
mating the treaty ratified Monday by
the senate to replace the Clayton-Bul-
wer treaty. It is possible that haiti
cations will be exchanged in about
month King Edward first must ratify
the treaty and then, the exchange
copies Of the convention having been
prepared, the British copy will be sent
to Washington where they probably
will be exchanged. The treaty pro-
vides that this act may take place
either ia Washington or in London,
but in Difference to Lord Pauncefote's
wishes it is likely that this, the last
act in treatymaking, will occur in
Washington.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-12-20

Novel Plan Suggested by Detroit
School Inspector.

Detroit. Mich. Dec. lS.-At the
meeting of the board of education
Thursday evening School Inspector
Love will ask for the appointment Of
special committee to take up the
question of providing uniforms for all
the pupils of Detroit's three high
schools.
The suggestion for uniforms Is
based on the democratic idea that
everything possible should be done to
place the pupils on social level in
the school room and to obliterate as
nearly as can be the disparagement
in dress between the children of the
rich and OF the poor.
81 have often wondered" said Mr..
Love, IF something could not be done
10 meet the conditions that exist in
our high schools, where rich and poor
children must mingle, and few days
ago the idea OF uniforms was suggest
ed to me by Herbert L. Baker" Con-
tinued Love: Mr.. Baker, of course,
could have no personal interest in
such suggestion, as the cost Of his
childrens clothes is a matter that
doesn't worry him. He simply real
ICES, as every one must, that poor chill
dren are subjected to a good deal Of
embarrassment through having to mix
with their better-dressed fellows in
the schools"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-12-20

Resolution to Have schIey Case Over
Again.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Rep. Wheeler
Of Kentucky, a member Of the house
committee on naval affairs, yesterday
introduced a resolution for an investi-
cation Of the Schley case. The resolu-
lion recites the results of the recent
iourt of inquiry and adds:
Whereas, Admiral George Dewey,
recognized as the foremost naval Off
rer Of the republic, entirely disaGrees
and dissents from the opinion OF his
colleagues ON said board of inquiry,
and,
whereas, The American people de-
sire that the conduct of Rear Admiral
Bchley should be investigated and
passed upon by citizens of the repub-
lie i'm nowise connected or identified
with the navy department.; therefore,
be it
Resolved, That the committee on
naval affairs of the house Of represen-
tatives be directed to inquire into the
conduct of Rear Admiral Schley from
the time he assumed control of the fly
Ing squadron up to and including the
engagement with the Spanish fleet off
the coast of Cuba"
Provision is made for a report to
the house of representatives and au-
thority is given to send for persons
and papers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-12-20
MORE PARDoNs CONSIDERED.
A Detroit Italians Case Favorabl,
recommended

Jackson, Mich, Dec. 1S.-The ad-
visory board of pardons, in session at
the prison, recommended a parole in
the case CT Francisco st. Angelo, an
Italian, sent up from Detroit in July,
1897, for Is years, for the manslaugh-
ter Of an Italian pamed Aniach. Henry
F. Chapman Of Detroit appeared be-
fore the board in behalf of st. Angelo,
and showed that clemency had been
recommended by Judge Chaplin, before
whom the case was tried, and by At
torney Fraser.
The board also took favorable &C
ton regarding John Ellis, a farmer
who liverd near Mt. Pleasant, Isabella
county, and was sent to prison for 10
years FOR criminal assault, and, if the
governor concurs, Ellis will be free
by Christmas. The daughter Of an
itinerant preacher named Martindale
was the complaining witness, and FL
lis was convicted entirely on her
story. Since then the preachers repu-
tation has tumbled and the prosecu-
ton has been diagnosed as spite work.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-12-20
stinnu relenranh comnanv.

st. Johns, n f., Dec. Ion return
ing here from Cape Spear, Marconi
was served with legal documents from
the solicitors Of the Anglo-American
Telegraph Co. These notify him that
said company possesses an exclusive
monopoly Of the telegraph business
within Newfoundland and its depend
encies and demand that he cease his
experiments and remove his apparatus
forthwith, otherwise the company will
apply to the supreme court for an in
junction restraining him from further
trials. Marconi has not yet decided
what course of action he will take in
the matter. But he regards this action
on the part of the Anglo-American
Telegraph Co. as the best proof of the
Importance of his new discovery.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-12-20

Lake Shore Train at Detroit Runs
Into Them.

INTO mem.
Detroit, Mich. Dec. 17.-Charles
Durocher and Edward Measler were
instantly killed yesterday morning
about 6: 80 by Lake Shore train just
south of the Wabash railroad crossing
near Delray. A third man, Ernest
Heislemann. escaped with serious In
juries.
The three men were walking along
the Michigan Central railroad tracks
toward the plant of the Michigan Car
bon works. and at Riopelle street In
River Rouge village they noticed
Michigan Central PASSENGER train COM
ing west in front of them.
The Lake Shore tracks are some
distance from the Michigan Central
tracks, and the men walked over to
the Lake Shore tracks TO go along un-
til the Michigan Central train should
pass.
Heislemann. the only survivor OF the
party, says he saw the Lake Shore
train in the distance, speeding toward
Detroit, but supposed he and his COM
panions could keep on the Lake Shore
track until the Michigan Central train
would pass, before the Lake Shore
train would be upon them.
Apparently they miscalculated the
speed of the Lake Shore train, for
they had been walking along the track
only a few minutes when the locomo
tive struck them and tossed them high
into the air.
The fact that Heislemann was out
side the rail saved his life.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-12-20
Ratified Hay-PaunOefOte Canal
Treaty Yesterday.
yHE VOTE WAS 72 TO 6
Teller Made a Lengthy Speech Op-
posing It--Some Amendments We're
Noted On Sut Not Carr!e6--No
Great Excitement Prevailed.

Washington, Dec 1.-THE senate
yesterday ratified the ay-Pauncefote
isthmian canal treaty by the decisive
vote OF ~ to .. The vote was reached
a few minutes before O'clock, after
almost five hours discussion behind
closed doors. There were no sensa-
tional incidents during this entire
time. The debate was confined exclu-
sively to a discussion of the merits
OF the agreement and the policy of its
provisions. The principal speech of
the day was made by Senator Teller,
In opposition to the treaty, and he was
followed in rapid succession by II or
Is other senators, who spoke briefly
either for or against the motion to
ratify.
Among the other speakers Of the
day were Senators Clay, Fairbanks,
McCumber, McLaurin of Mississippi,
CuI.erson, Mallory, Mason, Tillman,
Bacon and Bate. Senator Clay was
one of the southern senators who
spoke in advocacy of the treaty. He
contended that the treaty should be
ratified because it secured the abroga-
ton Of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty.
Senator Mason made a strong plea
for the treaty, expressing his gratiiica-
ton that American diplomacy had
succeeded in securing such a triumph
as was this treaty over the original
Hay-Pauncefote agreement Senator
Bacon's speech was made In connec-
ton with a motion to amend the
treaty. In presenting this amendment
he said that he was in favor of canal
and would vote for the treaty with the
Davis amendment. He said he OPP
posed the treaty because he did not
believe it. would give the United
States full control OF the canal. He
said that Great Britain rejected the
amended -Pauncefote treaty, but
sent us another treaty about Identical
with the former treaty as amended,
except as regards the Davis amend
ment. He considered that fact the
most important feature of the whole
controversy.
There was an exceptionally full SEN
ate when the time arrived for vote,
but the certainty of atilication had be-
come so apparent that there was COM
paratively little interest in the pro
ceed.ng. The votes on the amend
ments succeeded each other quickly.
Senator Culberson offered an amend
ment to insert the Davis fertilization
amendment of the last session. This
was defeated, 8 to GO
Senator Bacon then offered an
amendment, striking out of the pre-
amble in the reference TO the Clayton
Bulwer treaty the words without I'M
pairing the general principle of neu-
tralization established in article OF
that convention" also the following
words in article 2, relating to the pur-
chase Of stock, subject to the pro
visions of the present treaty" also al
of article 9, relatin" n he neutraliza
ton of the canal: q @ ~ Of article 4
declaring against q. anPe of territorial
sovereignty. All this wes embodied in
one amendment and defeated, IS to 60
The treaty then was ratified by vote
Of ~ to 6.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-12-20
MICHIGAN BRIEFS.

The Detroit Sugar Co. will build
large additional sheds at Rochester
and a double loop in the electric rail
way, which will allow 40 cars to be un.
loaded at once.
Architect E. A Bowd Of Lansing
Monday completed plans for the S40,-
900 administration building to be con.
structed at the home for the feeble
minded at Lapeer.
A runaway team Of horses dashed
through the display window of Park
Bros drug store at Grand Rapids
Monday night and did $500 worth of
damage.
The Phoenix Furniture Co. Of Grand
Rapids received 65 logs of rare tim
Der from Africa, to manufacture into
furniture. The duty on the importa-
ton exceeded $4,000.
A crusade was recently inaugurated
on nickel-in-the-slot machines at Hol.
ly, and all persons having them in
their places of business will have to
appear at court In Pontiac and show
cause WIN the machines should not be
confscated.
Mrs. McLane, Port Huron resi-
dent, has sued the Michigan Central
for the loss of her voice, of which she
claims to have been deprived through
having had to wait In the cold fer a
train.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-12-20
MICHIGAN Pensioners.

Washington, Dec. Michigan
pensions were granted Monday as fol-
lows: Increase, restoration, reissue.
etc. - Charles A. Crapser, Swartz
Greek. S12; William ellis, Otisville,
s24; Martin Bolles, Albion, $14; Aleha.
ma Strimbuck, Hastings, So; Francis
Mckinney, Ogden Center, $40; Ros-
we'll Boutwell,, Williamstown, s24;
James NJ. Williams, Flint, $24. Wild.
ows-Alma l.. Coon, Essexville, IS,
Sarah Martin, Otsego, IS; Ella e
Deem, Grand Rapids, IS; Matilda X.
Cary, Volina. So; Thesea ]. Ellen.
Ovid, $12. War with Spain-Minors
OF Charles Pearson, Fowlerville, SIS.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-12-20
STUDENTS HAD A HOT TIME,
But the Faculty Thought the Barbecue
Barbarous.

Ann Arbor, Mich, Dec. lit Is
leaking out that the faculty disap-
proves Of the recent barbecue held in
honor of the football victories. The
celebration was not interfered with by
the faculty, because it had been given
out that there was to be nothing more
serious than sweet cider to drink, and
the faculty believed the students
would do no more than sing, cheer and
eat OK.
Even the enthusiastic promoters,
however, were dumfounded at the acts
of the mob, and the hat-rush was only
a starter for the doings that followed
Windows were broken by those wao
pitched full kegs of beer out into the
street, there to be partaken of more
freely. Several of the cases in which
the militia kept their guns were also
broken open and other damage done.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-12-20
British Succeed in Mailing Famous
-s,... Boer Leader.
ERITZINGER IS THE MAN
Has Many Times Fooled the British,
and This Time Was Severely
Wounded Before He Would Consent
to Surrender.

London, Dec. 1S.-A dispatch from
Kitchener announces that Command
ant Kritzinger, the famous Boer COM
mander, has been captured, badly
wounded, by General French. Kritz-
niger was trying to break the block
house Gordon at Hanover road.
Commandant Kritzinger has been
described as a leader of exceptionable
ability, not second even to Christian
De Wet. He has been repeatedly re-
ferred to in dispatches from South
Africa as being holly pursued, cor
nered or crushed up against the
Orange river in flood. But he always
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-12-20
THE DEBATE is ON.
Philippine Bill Will BE Put to Vote
Wednesday.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-The bill to
provide temporary revenues for the
Philippine islands was debated In the
house yesterday and will be voted on
today at 4 o'clock. II was the first de-
bate Of the session and was conducted
calmly and without display of temper.
Several lively exchanges and an i'm
FASHIONED speech by Mr.. De Almond
of Missouri, who has just returned
from a trip to the Philippines, in oppo-
sition to the retention of the islands,
were the features. Mr. Payne, floor
leader of the majority, opened the de-
bate. Owing to the indisposition Of
Mr.. Richardson, the duty of opening
for the majority devolved upon Mr..
Swanson of Virginia. The other speak
ers were Mr.. Grosvenor (rep., Ohio
and Mr.. Robertson (dem., La for the
bill, and Messrs. Shafroth (silver,
Colo), De Almond (dem., Mo-, Mr..
Thayer (dem., Mass.) and Patterson
(dem., Tenn against it. Mr.. Robert
son said he would support the bill be-
cause free trade with the islands and
reciprocity with Cuba, which was
threatened, would destroy the sugar
interests OF his state. Mr.. Mccall, a
republican member Of the ways and
means committee from Massachusetts
will oppose the bill, time having been
granted him by the democrats.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-12-20
Witnesses DISAGREE.

Mt. Clemens, Mich, Dec. 1S.-The
prosecution still holds sway in the
trial of Homer Bliss for the murder of
his father, but the testimony of Tues
day was of a somewhat conflicting
character. DR.. Yates testified that it
was his belief that the wound in the
neck Of the dead man severed the
main artery. causing instant death.
.IOhn W. Switzer was then produced
by the defense. He said that the doc.
tor told him after the inquest that the
old man might have died lingering
death in the woods. This the doctor
denied, and the greater part of the
day was spent in the examination OF
these two witnesses.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-12-20
More Deaths in Flood.

Towanda, Pa, Dec. 1S.-Two more
deaths from the food are reported,
making five lives thus far known to
be lost in this (Bradford) county. A
telephone message from Austinville in
the western part of the county states
that Mr.. and Mrs. Abner Richards,
well-to-do residents Of that place, aged
about so years, were swept down the
stream while endeavoring to save
their poultry from the rushing water
Their bodies were found a half mile
from their house, half buried in the
sand and debris.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-12-20
Handsome Xmas Gifts,

Chicago, Dec. 1S.-The University
OF Chicago was made the recipient of
$1,625,O0O in gifts at the hands Of
friends of the institution. President
William r. Harper announced the
new endownents late yesterday after
noon, the occasion being the 40th con-
vocation Of the university. John d.
Rockefeller was first among the don
ors, with $1,O0O0OO, for the general en-
dowment fund Of the school. He also
contributed $250OO0 more to the gen.
eral needs of the university during
the school year Of 1901-02. Additional
gifts totaling $4,000 were also an
nounced, but the purpose and donors
OF this last sum were not made public.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-12-20
Siam Kinq Our Guest.

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator
Frye mas introduced joint resolution
authorizing the president to invite the
king of Siam to visit the United
States. 1t sets forth in a preamble
the fact that the king of Siam has
made known to our minister at Bang
kok his desire to visit the United
States and the resolution provides that
he shall be invited to become the
guest Of the nation while here An
appropriation for his majestys suit
able entertainment is provided, but
the sum is left blank for the present.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-12-20
MICHIGAN Pensioners.

Washington, Dec 1S.-Michigan
pensions were granted Tuesday as fol-
lows: Original-Alfred Dunn, Sar-
anac, Sc; John II. Franklin, Mt Glenn
ems, Sc. War with Spain-Robert w.
McClements, South Lake, Sc. Increase,
restoration, reissue. etc.-George B.
Mann, Port Hudson, So; John Burn
ham, Saginaw, $40. War with Spain
-Orietor c. Beach, Birmingham, $40.
Mexican war-Jesse G. Myers, Cross
well, $12 Original widows, etc.-Fri-
anna Prichard, 'VTalloOn Lake, SIS;
Mary Ceseky, Dice. SIS.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-12-20
Bio Maccabee Meet.

Jackson, Mich, Dec. 1S.-A class Of
81 candidates was initiated by Central
City tent, X o. T. NJ, Tuesday even
ing, the Ann Arbor degree team doing
the work Several notables were
present, including Great Commander
N. S. Boynton of Port Huron; Great
Camp Auditor f. ]. Jeffreys OF De-
troit; Commander Ashley of Detroit,
and S. ID. Williams of Battle Creek.
Commander Boynton was presented
with a copy of the "Boynton March,
composed by Frank l.. Hoffman of the
K. o. T. NJ band, Jackson.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-12-20
COMMANDANT KRITZINGER.

COMMANDMENT KRITZINGER.
succeeded in escaping through some
gap in the British line. He has been
reported as having 1000 men with
him and day or two later, when the
British had concentrated, his force
had been broken up into small bands
and had disappeared among the noun
tains, where pursuit was useless. Once
no fewer than seven British columns
were in hot pursuit of him and drove
him towards the Orange river, which
was then unfordable. But when the
British thought they had him caught
they discovered that he was so miles
in their rear. threatening the railroad
after having divided his command
into two sections.
An officer of the British intelligence
department who fell into Kritzinger's
hands described the Boer leader as a
fine looking man about feet 10
inches in hight, broadly built and
speaking English perfectly. At that
period. the officer said, Kritzinger was
attired in lavender-colored trousers,
with yellow tanned CATERS, a well-cut
coat, a starched white linen shirt and
a brand new tally-ho hat, with puga-
rec. KritZinger wore gloves and car
ried a hunting-crop. His men were
well dressed and all their horses were
in splendid condition
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-12-20
Mira. Bonine Reinstated.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE civil
service commission has decided to re-
store the name of Mrs. Lola Ida
Bonnie, VINO recently was acquitted OF
the murder of James Seymour Ayres,
Jr., to the roll Of eligibles for appoint.
ment to the civil service. Just prior
to the death of Ayres, Mrs. BONNIE had
successfully passed an examination
as a skilled laborer in the government
printing Office, but pending tn, reglllt
of the trial her name was held up.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-12-20
To Tag Shoddy Goods.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Rep. Grosve-
no" NJ Ohio has introduced a ILL ap-
plying the principle Of the oleomar-
s. line law to shoddy wooden goods.
1t provides that all manufacturers of
shoddy goods shall tag them in plain
letters and figures, showing the per-
ce2tages OF wool and Of shoddy. Tail
c's and clothiers are require 10 tag
all garments SO as to show the per-
sentages of wool and shoddy.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-12-20
Jury Favored Phiscator.

st. Joseph. Mich, Dec. 1S.-The
Phiscator- Coveney suit for $1,000 dam
ages, in which Coveney sought to re-
cover from the Baroda gold king for
the alienation of his wife's affections.
came to a sudden end when verdict
was rendered in favor OF defendan:.
The attorneys for Phiscator had tried
to have the case thrown out OF court,
but Judge Coolidge insisted that it go
before the Jury.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-12-20
Nitro-GIycerine ExpI osio on.

Buler. Pa, Dec. 18.-Thomas Led
yards, aged 81 years, and Charles d.
Parker, rs, both of this place, were
instantly killed last evening by a ter
rife explosion Of nitroglyce,fue,w which
completely wrecked the nitro-giycerine
factory of b. Humes, about half mile
from here. Not shred of the two I'M
fortunates could be found and the
site Of the magazine was marked by n
hole 20 feet deep and 40 feet in d.
ameter.