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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
MICHIGAN BRIEFS.

The plant of the Lennox Hoop Co.
at Richmond was destroyed by fire.
causing a loss of $4,000.
Carl Schweinfurth of Jackson. a
nephew of Messiah" Schweinfurth,
pleaded guilty to a charge of burglary
and was sent up for two years.
Charles f. Hiscock of Ann Arbor
has been promoted from cashier to
president of the Ann Arbor Savings
bank to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of President Mack.
Gov. Bliss accepted the resignation
OF w. A. Snyder as agent Of the board
OF corrections and charities for Kent
county, and has named j. T. Gould as
his successor.
A jury has been secured at Jackson
for the trial Of Frank Biery, charged
with murder in the case of the death
Of Archie Whitehouse, who was shot
by Biery at charivari party.
Charlotte council ordered a special
election for Sept. 80 TO vote on bond
ing the city for $4,000, $4,000 of the
amount for sewage system and $780,
600 for improving the pumping facili-
ties at the water works.
Fred Buchanan, prominent lumber
man of Alpena, went violently insane.
He has resided in Alpena about 30
years and was for many years foreman
of the Thunder Bay Boom Co. He will
be taken to the Traverse City asylum.
The mysterious disappearance of
Byron Godown, from his parents home
at Benton Harbor a week ago was
cleared up when the lad was found by
the police on the steamer Gordon at
st. Joseph, where he shipped as a
Waterman.
A. J. Sawyer of Ann Arbor was con-
firmed by the council as city attorney
by a vote Of 10 to 4. The bitter con.
test which has been waging was
solved by Boss Judson helping his old
enemy out, the Boland-Hawks litiga-
ton having cemented their friendship.
Telephone workmen attempted to
set a pole in front of Capt. w. III. A.
Godfrey's business block at Colon. He
prevented them, and they went away.
Returning later they again started to
erect the pole, when the captain
stopped them. A tussle followed and
Godfrey was struck on the head with
shovel. His condition is critical.
The gang OF workmen was arrested.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
WILL DEFY Tia
Tom 6awden Says He VIII Try u
AGAIN.

Detroit. Sept 1S.-Daspite his con.
viction in the police court on charge
OF disorderly conduct, Tom Bawden
announces that be will make another
attempt TO speak on the Campus next
Saturday night. In defense OF his de-
termination to defy the police authori-
ties Bawden says:
believing that the present police
commissioner was put into Office to
conserve the interest of those who.
like himself profit from investments
in special privileges of franchises and
land monopoly, | have unhesitatingly
attacked the conditions which made
his appointment possible, and to that
| attribute the campaign waged
against me.
$50 long as the privilege Of using
the Campus is permitted 10 the Saliva
ton army, the volunteers ana others
of that stamp, think | am justified in
attempting to use ii TO teach the single
tax.
THE assistant prosecutor said at
the trial that | merely sought after no.
toriety. That isn't true, as | could
achieve it in easier and more profit
able ways if that was all | wanted.
81 am prepared TO fight this thing
to finish with the police department
and to let the people of Detroit see to
what extent their rights have been
surrendered to self-constituted
guardian of the public peace"
Bawden was fined $50 or six months
by the police justice Monday and took
an appeal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
MINOR TElEGRAMS.

Ex-President Cleveland left Prince
ton last night for Washington to be
present at the honors to the memory
of President Mckinley.
1t is reported in London that the
American Tobacco Co. has offered to
buy up all the shares of Ogdens Linn
tied, big British tobacco concern, as
the first step toward acquiring control
of the British market.
The United States battleship ILL
Warrant and petty officers and all OF
the crew are now aboard, most of the
men arriving Sunday and Monday
from the receiving ship Franklin at
Norfolk and the Vermont at New
York
The Newark italian who Sunday
drank to the health of Czolgosz was
committed to the penitentiary by
Judge Lambert. His companion, who
struck a woman who cried shame"
when the toast was given was held to
the grand jury for assault.
George w. Smith, the nephew OF the
deceased wife OF George Francis Gil
man, the millionaire tea merchant, has
fled with the Bridgeport Trust Co.
claim against the estate, the items OF
which aggregate S275,000.0 IL repre-
sents money loaned Mr.. Gilman and
services
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20

Bawden, the Campus Orator, is Fixed
for KEEPS.

TOT NccES.
Detroit, Mich, Sept 17.-Last night
Tom Bawden. the Campus orator, was
convicted OF disorderly conduct in Pc
lice Justice Sellers court by jury.
The case had been going on from .
o'clock in the afternoon. The verdict
came as a surprise to Tom, and his at.
torney gave notice of appeal, but SUI
perintendent of Police Downey went
home chuckling Before the jury
came in Capt Mcdonnell of the detec-
tive bureau had said that no matter
what the verdict was, Ba Sden would
not be allowed to talk on the Campus.
I'VE round up the crooks around
town regularly without warrants"
said Capt. Mcdonnell, "and there is
no reason why we can't follow the
same policy with Bawden till he g Is
tired of il"
Capt Spillane of the central pre-
cinct gave expression to similar senti-
ments.
Judge Sellers placed the fine up at
the limit, $50 or six months, remarking
that he felt that the defendant had
been given a fair trial. and that he
would make the fine such as would
tend TO prevent a recurrence OF the
offense. Bawden Immediately gave
bonds for, his release, pending the re-
suit of his appeal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20

Contractor WOOley OF Ann Arb0P
Makes q Public Statement.

Mr.. Edwin Wooley, Contractor and
Carpenter of Ann Arbor, adds his voice
to that of the army of Michigan people
who indorse the little conqueror. Our
representative found him at his place
of residence, No. 6ls Fountain street.
Mr.. Wooley appreciates "a good thing"
as do most of our readers, and he does
not hesitate TO tell his experience for
the benefit of others. Endorsement of
this kind has made Doan's Kidney Pills
a household word throughout the state.
The good they have done has won them
many title and such worthy names
among the people as the little con-
queror of kidney ills" little enemies
to backache," modern wonder-work-
ers," etc.
Mr.. Wooley says: II was subject for
years to attacks of backache or pains
through the loins and kidneys, general
ly of dull, heavy, aching nature, but
often when the weather changed or
when l moved awkwardly they became
sharp twinges of pain. AS / was doing
work which required STOPPING it was
very painful; exceedingly so if l caught
cold, which as a rule settled in my loins.
tried various remedies, but was never
successful in obtaining any permanent
benefit until / used Doan's Kidney Pills.
At the time my back was troubling me
great deal, but shortly after began
the treatment the aching abated, and
when L had finished it / was cured.
This is months ago and up to date there
has been no recurrence of the trouble"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price, so cents. Mailed by
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y. Sole
agents for the U. S. Remember the
name Doan's and take no substitute.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
GEN. FUNSTON is SICK.
Is in the Hospital for Operation for
Appendicitis.

Manila Sept. 1S.-Gen. Hughes has
expelled the agents of Smith & Bell
and Warner & Baines from the island
of Samara for rendering aid to the in
surgents in Manila by buying hemp
and other produce, knowing that the
money was going to insurgents The
British consul requested Gen. Chaffee
to suspend the order, but the general
refused to do so and the consul has
gone to Samara for the purpose of per-
sonally investigating the matter.
Gen. Funston is in the hospital suf-
fering from appendicitis. He will prob
ably be operated upon.
Aguinaldo has written to Civil Gov
ernor Taft and Military Governor
Chaffee, saying that he regrets, with
the rest of the American national the
great loss suffered by the people OF
the United States in the death of Pres.
ident Mckinley. Gen. Chaffee will rec.
ommend that Lieut.. Hazard OF the
Third cavalry be awarded a medal Of
honor for capturing Arthur Howard,
the American deserter, under extraor-
binary brave circumstances.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
DAMAGE BY STORM.
High Westerly Gale Destroyed Large
Amount of Fruit.

st. Joseph, Mich, Sept IA high
westerly gale prevailed during the
night, and half the docks were carried
away. The gale has made hundreds
of acres of apple, peach and pear
orchards fruitless. Reports show that
full nine-tenths of the remaining crop
was tossed to the ground. 1t is rough
ly estimated that 100000 bushels of
tree fruit is now on the ground, and
the loss to growers is not less than
$4,000. There are 100000 PACKAGES
of fruit on the docks awaiting for Chi
cago boats TO clear.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
GOred bv a Bull.

Alpena, Mich, Sept 1S.-John Lat
tanner, a farmer residing in Sanborn
township, four miles south of Ossin-
exc, Alpena county, was gored and
trampled to death by bull yesterday
morning. The remains were found in
some bushes in the farm adjoining his
own. The ground was broken and
trampled. The clothing was complete
ly torn from his body, disclosing cuts,
bruises and ragged holes. No one saw
the terrible fight for life. but circum-
stances indicate that he went into the
field TO drive the cattle out, when he
was attacked. The contest covered a
space of about three rods. Lattamer
leaves a widow.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
Deaths In Michiuan.

Lansing, Mich, Sept 17.-There
were only 2,672 deaths returned to the
secretary of state for the month of
August, corresponding to death rate
of 49, per 1000 population. This is
an unusually low mortality for August,
the number Of deaths returned being
nearly 800 less than the number re-
turned for August, 1900. Owing to the
absence of extreme heat during the
greater portion of the month, the
deaths of infants under ! year of age,
646, were not as numerous as usual,
although they constituted over - per
cent of the total deaths. There were
210 deaths of children, aged l to
years, inclusive, and 615 deaths of per
sons over 65 years OF age.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
Fire Loss of 100000.

Pontiac, Mich, Sept. 17.-Although
badly crippled by Sundays fire, the
buggy body works of O. j. Beaudert az
Co. will not be compelled to close
down, but will run night and day with
the part of the works which was not
destroyed. During the progress Of the
fire it became necessary TO pump wa
ter from the Clinton river into the
city mains, and as a consequence citi-
zens will have to drink river water
for a day or two or resort to wells. A
short time ago $4,000 was voted to
improve the water system, but the inn
provements have not been made. The
loss to the Beaudett company will APP
proximate 100000, with 1000 insur-
anCe
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
Flint Man Badly Hurt.

Flint, Mich, Sept. 17.-Robert
Keyes of Saginaw, employed by
Lynch & Lynch, paving contractors in
Flint, was fatally injured Monday
morning. While a Valley telephone
gang was engaged in taking down
wires and poles on Saginaw street
Reyes was digging hole for a catch
basin near by, and a telephone pole
fell on him, striking him across the
back 1t is thought his back is broken.
No warning that the pole was coming
was given the unfortunate man.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
Burglars Stole a Horse.

Flint, Mich, Sept 1S.-The post
Office and store at Argentine was bur.
glarized at l o'clock yesterday morn.
ing, but the thieves were frightened
away before they had an opportunity
to crack the safe. They secured only
a small amount in plugged and coun-
terfeit coins left in the till. Three
men did the job and stole a horse and
buggy to make their escape. They
were last seen driving south.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
Goldman Hanoed in Effiqy.

Baltimore, Sept. 17.-Emma Gold.
man, the anarchist, was hanged in eff
figy late last night from a telegraph
pole in the eastern section of the city.
A large crowd witnessed the hanging,
cheering the youngsters and jeering
and hooting at the dummy. A peach
basket formed part of the framework
of the effigy. A rainy day skirt, an old
pair of shoes and a lurid waist com.
pleted the costume.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
Mothers Crazv Deed.

Lansing, Mich, Sept. 17-Mrs.
isaac Redfern, Of North / sing, at
tempted suicide and murder Sunday
by jumping into the river with her A.
year-old daughter clasped to her
breast Mother and child were res
cued by some nearby fishermen.
Family troubles have made the
woman respondent TO the verge of in
sanity. Her mental condition will be
officially inquired into.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
Chicago Grain and Provisions.
LIVE STOCK.
CHICAGO.

Chicago, Sept. 1S.-Cattle-Best
steers, $6@6.4O; poor to medium, SAC
5.S5; stockers and feeders, s250d425;
cows, s2.50@4.50; heifers, s246; bulls,
s2Q475; calves. sS@6.73; western
steers, s37565. Hogs-5610c higher;
mixed and butchers, s6.S0@6.90; good
to choice heavy, s6.70@707h; rough
heavy, s6.30G6.50; light, $6.6006.S0;
bulk Of sales, $6.60Q676.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
No Chance in M. M. A.

Orchard Lake, Mich, Sept 1.-THE
death of Col. Rogers, whose funeral
occurred Monday did not interfere with
the opening of the military academy
Tuesday morning. The policy of the
founder and late superintendent will
be continued by the present manage
ment. The cadets are arriving and a
large attendance is assured for this
year, which is the quarter centennial
Of the institution.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
Dead BODY Found.

Alpena, Mich, Sept 1S-James
Bruso, while going through the woods
about two miles from Ossineke found
the body OF a man in a bad state Of
decomposition. 1t is supposed to be
that Of John Force, who disappeared
in the ncighborhood o that village
about a year ago A cOroners jury
has gone to hold an inquest.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
Harrison eeer to Defend johnson

Flint Mich, Sept. 1S.-Harrison
Geer of Detroit has been retained to
assist counsel in the trial of Charles
II. Johnson, representing attorney,
who is charged with being a member
Of the gang of alleged blackmailers
who bled Brewer Raquet of Saginaw
for $4,000. Johnson's trial is fixed for
Oct L.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
FRleHTFUL GAS EXPLOSION.
Thought That One Hundred Men Are
Killed.

Colorado Springs, Colo, Sept. ia
special to the Gazette from Glenwood
Springs, Col, says: A frightful gas
explosion occurred at $50 o'clock last
evening in the coal mine of the Colo
RADIO Fuel & Iron Co. at Spring
Gulch, probably resulting in the in
slant death of all the miners at the
time engaged in work, an estimate
of 100 men.
The conclusion of the explosion was
terrific and the entire entry was bad
ly caved in.
Three men were rescued from near
the entry soon after the explosion, but
were so frightfully mangled as to be
unacceptable.
There is not one chance in a thou-
sand for many Of the men to escape
with their lives.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
BURGLARS After Fruit.

ST. Joseph, Mich, Sept. 1S.-The
canning factory at Birmingham, IA
miles south Of here, was burglarized
last night The thieves carried off al
most the entire stock of canned
goods. About 1000 cans of fruit were
stolen.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
Think of This.

Owosso, Mich, Sept. 17.-Samuel
Kirk, a car repairer on the Grand
Trunk, found a purse on train sun
day containing S307. He returned ii
to the owner, who is an Owosso bust
ness man. The latter wrote out re-
ceipt for the money, but gave the md
er neither reward nor a single word
of thanks
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
Conductor Badly Hurt.

Ann Arbor, Mich, Sept 1S.-Wm. d.
Mcmillan, a popular conductor on the
Ann Arbor railroad, fell between the
cars of his train in the yards here
yesterday in such a way as to crush
his right arm at the elbow. The sur
geons believe he will probably lost his
arm.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
Rich Find for Gov. Bliss.

Saginaw, Mich, Sept. 1S.-It is re-
ported that the Cripple Creek & Colo
RADIO Mining Co., of which Gov Bliss
is president, and several other Sagi-
nawians are stockholders. mas struck
it rich, shipping ore averaging as high
as $1,000 per ton.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
cooperaae Plant Burned; Loss $4,000.

West Bay City, Mich, Sept. H.
The hoop mill at the Goldie Cooperage
plant burned yesterday morning, en-
failing loss of $4,000, with no insur-
ance. The fire started from sparks
from the smokestack and spread
through the building almost before
the employees knew what occurred.
About 60 men and girls we're at work,
and many lost their personal effects,
which they had no time to secure.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
SmalIpox Aoain.

Traverse City, Mich, Sept. 49,
Smallpox cases are increasing at Will
iamsburg. Mrs. Vinton, mother of
Frar NintOn, who first came down
with light case, is seriously i'll. One
child is very i'll and another is recov-
ering. An indian at Bates, three miles
from Williamsburg. has just come
down with the disease.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
Case of Smallpox.

Detroit, Mich, Sept. 1S.-John Tuck
er Nelson, a 21-months-old baby, whose
parents reside at SO Miller street, has
a very severe case of smallpox. The
case was discovered yesterday and the
health officer notified This is the only
case of smallpox in the city.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
Fell Through a Trap Door.

Standish, Mich, Sept 1S.-Frank
Lareau, ST.. well-known resident,
fell through a trap door in his barn
and sustained internal injuries which
it is thought will prove fatal
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
Unknown Man Killed.

Petoskey, Mich, Sept. IA Pere
Marquette train ran over and mangled
beyond recognition a middle-aged man
supposed TO be named Priest, near
Page, on the Harbor Springs branch.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
Gov. Bliss and staff Will Go.

Lansing, Mich, Sept. 17.-Gov. Bliss
and staff and other state officials will
leave Detroit by special train We'd
nesday night for Canton to attend Nc
Kinleys funeral. Citizens Of the state
generally are invited to accompany
the party.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
q Thrifty Porter.

Petoskey. Mich, Sept. 17.-Joseph
Brady, a popular porter in the new
Perry, tried to augment his summer
graft by pilfering from rooms. He
left yesterday morning with Sheriff
Jones for 80 days at Detroit.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
Found Dead in a Well.

Adrian Mich, Sept 17.-While
reaching over for a bucket of water in
his old-fashiOned we'll Lawrence Hum
mel, IS, slipped and fell head'ong GO
feet to the bottom. He was instantly
killed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
Creamery Burned.

Carleton. Mich, Sept. 17.-John
Kohler of Steiner lost his creamery
and cider mill by fire. Loss $4,000; no
insurance
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-09-20
GENERAL MARKETS.
Detroit Grain Market.

Detroit, Sept. 1S.-Wheat-No. 1
white, 7315c; No. red, 73c; No. 3 red,
zoe; mixed winter, 73c; Sept, 73c;
Dec, 74a4c. Corn-No. 2 mixed, 59hc;
No. 2 yellow, COO. Oats-No. white.
SS1ac; No. 3 white, 3Sc. Rye-No. 2,
SAC. Beans-Oct., $3.50; Nov, s1.S0.
Clover-Spot, $40; Oct, $5.40.
Chicago Grain and Provisions.
Chicago, Sept. 1s.-Wheat-Dec.,
71Ac; May, 1880. Corn-Dec., 60hc;
May, 625sc. Oats-Dec., 37%c; May.
39Ac. Pork-Oct., s14.90; JAM, $16.O2.
Lard-Oct., 1855; JAN, 1882. Ribs
Oct, $50; Jan, $3.50.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-03-29
"l'Il Learn"

One of the colored brothers who could
neither read or write. was asked how he
expected to be able to vote He replied
"Tll learn"
The method hit OIL by the, political
school master is hieroglyphic process.
D stand for demacrat and is a bad hoodoo
for cuffy. R stands for republican and is
a good hoodoo. How to distinguish the
good hoodoo sign from the bad one is the
obstacle to be surmounted in making the
colored brother good republican veter,
after Lincoln's head is Withdrawn from
the ticket.
The ingenious device hit upon is tha,
p looks like goose yoke and must be
avoided by the negro voter if he expects
to live long and prosper The lucky letts
R. which stands for republican. is like an
ox-yoke with the bow. in the-lower emo
turned wrong end foremost. with inside
prong cut off These emblenis are to be
chalked up on barns, fences. bridges and
anywhere smooth surface can be utilized
for text book. 1t is hoped that BY
adopting this ingenious mode of instruc
ton the 10000 negro votes in the State
may be saved to secure a republican
majority.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-03-29
Rev. Benjamin F. Price.

Rev. Benjamin F. Price, of Elk
ton, the oldest member of the Viii.
mington M. E. Conference and who
had devoted "a years of his life to
the service of the church died on
Friday afternoon, March %, at his
home in that town. Death resulted
from the infrmities of old age. He
was in his 'S6th year, having cele
brated his birthday on December
the seventh last.
In his long service he was pastor
of many of the prominent churches
in the conference, including Elk
ton. Newark, Delaware City, Cecil
ton, Middletown and Hopewell.
The funeral services were held in
the Elkton M. E. Church Monday
afternoon. The bearers were select.
ed from the Elkton M. E. Church,
the Masonic order of Elkton, and
the Knights of Golden Eagle of
Christiana, Del, of which the de-
ceased was member. The re,
mains were taken to Still Pond,
Nd, for interment.