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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-18
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Copyright, 1908, By 7. C. Mcclure

The foreshadowed blackness of de-
feat was settling down upon Mrs. Con
don. Her reputation as matchmaker
was trembling i'm the balance. Gone
now was every trace Of the confidence
with which she had read her sisters
first agitated letter.
HIM she had said ruminatingly.
Tommy Parker. l have always liked
Tommy. However. Maria says he is
ineligible. and | suppose she ought to
know AS for Margery, she's young
yet, and I'll guarantee to find another
man to make an impression on her"
And so Margery had come, proving
all that her aunt had expected and
more-sweet, gracious and-there was
the neutrality-suspicious. AS she
leaned back in the corner divan on the
afternoon OF the musicale Mrs. Con
don's critical eye could find no flaw in
her beauty. The softened candle glow
revealed unexpected high lights in the
brown hair and lent a delicate flush to
the clear pallor Of her skin, while her
simple dress disclosed every line of the
1.-THE young figure.
For the moment her little court Of
admirers drifted away. She sat alone
with a far away look in the dark eyes.
Probably thinking Of Tommy" Mrs.
Condor commented grimly.
Suddenly and with unmistakable in
terest Margery leaned forward. Her
auntS gaze followed hers and bpheld
a young man, a most eligible young
man, Mr.. Thorne Dillon. And he, be-
ing also an observant young man,
promptly met the invitation of the
dark eyes. There came q skillful
change Of position, a few words Of in
PRODUCTION, and the two were sitting on
the corner divan. Mrs. Condor breath
ed q soft sigh of relief.
Margery was never embarrassed.
That was one of her charms. II was
wishing that you would come and talk
to me-" she said simply. There was
something in your face that attracted
me-"
"And l." he answered, "seem TO have
been waiting all my life for this meet
ing"
The girl flushed a little at the un-
yelled admiration in his tone. Yet her
laugh, the buoyant, care free laugh Of
youth, echoed softly as she answered:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-18
AIDS TO HAPPINESS.
The Time when Help, Kindness and
sympathy Count Most.

1t is during the formative period the
time when man is seeking 10 get a
foothold, that help counts for most,
when even the slightest aid is great.
A few books lent TO Andrew Carnegie
when he was beginning his career
were TO him an inspiration. He has
nobly repaid the loan; made posterity
his debtor a millionfold by his benef-
cence in sprinkling libraries over the
whole country. Help the saplings, the
young growing trees Of vigor; the
mighty oaks have no need Of your aid.
The heartening words should come
when needed, not when they seem only
hypocritic protestations or deXtrous
preparations for future favors Co
lumbus, surrounded by his mutinous
crew, threatening TO kill him, alone
amid the crowd, had no one to stand
by him, but he neared land, and riches
opened before them. Then they fell at
his feet proclaimed him almost a god
and said he truly was inspired from
heaven. Success TRANSPORTED him; Il
long line of pebbly beach and a few
trees made him divine. A little pa
thence along the way, little closer
companionship, a little brotherly love
In his hours of watching, waiting, and
hoping, would have been great balm to
his soul.
1t is in childhood that pleasures
count most, when the slightest invest
ment of kindness brings largest re-
turns. Let us give the children SUM-
light, love, companionship, sympathy
with their little troubles and worries
that seem to them so great, genuine
interest in their growing hopes, their
vague. unproportioned dreams and
warnings. Let us put ourselves into
their places, view the world through
their eyes so that we may gently COR
rect the errors Of their perspective by
our greater wisdom. Such trifies will
make them genuinely happy. happier
by far than things a thousand times
greater that come too late.-From The
Power Of Truth" by William George
Jordan, Published by Brentanos.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-18
Whnt He Might Save.

Members of the budget committee
have been relating some amusing anec-
dotes at a recent meeting, with view
TO illustrating that economy is not al
ways practiced with as much care as
could be wished a former minister of
war was the hero of one. This officer.
having been asked whether he could
not contrive to cut his estimates down
n little. promptly replied that the thing
was impossible. "Now. tell us frank
ly," continued the politician who was
interrogating him on the subject, IF
you were to be condemned to be shot
If you could not Immediately realize
some savings without disorganizing
any of your services, what would you
do?' "Well. in such n case l think
that I could dispense with 100000
francs" was the candid answer.-Lon-
don Chronicle.
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SQuelched.

Feline amenities show themselves
most forcibly at committee meetings.
There was one of these latter gathered
together TO discuss charity bazaar.
The chairman smiled sweetly upon the
artists wife and said:
you'll get your husband TO let us
have some little thing of his for the art
table, will YOU not. Mrs Mahlstick"
"Wel, you know husbands are not
always easily managed, my dear
"Ah. but take him after one Of your
nice dinners and then put in a word
for our worthy cause. But remember
we are not allowed to have anything
which sells for over S25.'
"Indeedr' And then Mrs. MS eye
brows went up alarmingly. Then
perhaps he'll induce one Of his pupils
to dash off something for you."-New
York Times.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-18

blusted a rosy red and hid her face in
her aunts lap.
Mrs. Condon's anger had changed to
bewilderment. But Mr.. Dillony' she
asked uncertainty. What have these
last weeks meant if il was not that you
cared for each otherT'
The girl raised her face eagerly. $50
we do" she said earnestly. I'VE care
a good deal, for we are the best of
friends. He knows all about Tommy.
| told him. And told him why | was
attracted by him that first afternoon
He reminded me of Tommy. Not that
he resembles him, but he had just the
look on his face that Tommy has when
he is thinking of me-" She blushed
again at the admission.
But her aunt was still incredulous.
"And Thorne, what about his feel
ingsY she asked sharply. "Have you
ever given a thought to them, TO what
these weeks may have meant for him p
Margery fairly laughed her answer.
"Oh. Thorne! He doesn't care about me
in that way either. He likes me be-
cause l look like the girl he hopes to
marry some day He told me so. Isn't
il all romantic? We have had lovely
time condoling with each other. And
now, auntie. do be good and help me.
You must make mamma see how cruel
it is for her to forbid me to love Tom,
my. We can't stop loving each other.
and she just makes every one UNI
happy" She bent forward and pressed
kiss on her aunt's cheek. Who could
resist such pleading? Not Mrs. Condor
Margery was going home. She was
so radiantly happy that Mrs. Condor
forgot the failure of her plans. She
had learned to love the girl. Moreover,
she had all along had a secret fondness
for the ineligible Tommy.
There was quite little group at the
station to wish Margery godspeed.
Thorne Dillon was there, the gayest of
the party. Margerys lap was piled
with flowers. There were red roses.
ThOrne had sent them.
The train was pulling out. The car
window framed lovely, girlish face.
Thorne Dillon looked straight into the
dark eyes and waved a gay goodby.
The girl raised a red rose TO her lips
and tossed it to him. For her, she
cried
Thorne caught the flower and crushed
ii in his fingers. For her." he echoed
softly. But his eyes only held the pic
ture of a laughing face framed in a car
window.
Mrs. Condor watched him curiously
as he walked down the platform. But
even she did not guess a secret known
only to the freight in a bachelors den
that evening. \ man sat moodily watch
ing the flames. In his hand lay crum-
pied red rose
"She never guessed" he said bitterly.
Through all these weeks l played my
part so well she never guessed what a
lie l was acting, how each moment the
desire TO win her love grew more over
mastering"
He sat silent q moment, then went
on less bitterly. There will never be
another she, but one thing l have gain
ed have been her friend and always
will be- To her. He raised the red
rose with a triumphant gesture and
flung ii into the heart of the fire.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-18
COPE

Like the running brook, the
red blood that flows through
the veins has to come from
somewhere.
The springs of red blood are
found in the soft core of the
bones called the marrow and
some say red blood also comes
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-18
0Hn Family annual Excursion

To Cleveland, o., and Buffalo, n Y. will
be run over the Lake Shore IL Michigan
Southern Ry., Tuesday, September %.
Special train will leave Kalamazoo at
1910 a. M, running through without
change. Fare to Cleveland and return,
1913; Buffalo, $500. Tickets good 80
DAYS. Particulars from ticket agents or
by writing to w. 5. Brown, T. p. A.,
Hillsdale, Mich, or II. w. Innes, G. p.
A, Grand Rapids, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-18
Finnish Respect For the Law.

In Finland there is deep and pre-
vailing respect for law.
"Can have shot at an elk?" asked
n stranger of n peasant who lived on
the fringe of forest well stocked with
this noble game.
mo, sir. It's against the law"
what is the penaltyT
1.-TWO hundred Finnish marks"
"All right! VIII you come along
with me If I agree to pay the finer
mo, I won't. It's against the law,
and I'm not going to break itT-"Rus-
sian characteristics"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-18
Brown Renamed.

A man named Brown from New
Orleans, appeared in New York for a
few days. put cotton up to unheard of
prices, and now has gone home. There
is a sad suspicion in New York that
he made a pot Of money and got away
home with it. This is against the
rules of the game as played in Wall
street. A few hundred brokers want
ed to help him invest" it.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-18
His Life Saved by Chamberlain s
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy.

"B. L. Dyer, well known cooper of
this town, says he believes Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy saved his life last summer. He
had been sick for month with what
the doctors call bilious dysentery and
could get nothing to do him any good
until he tried this remedy. 1t gave him
immediate relief" says b. L. Little, mer-
chant, Hancock, Md. For sale by Long
well Bros. m
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Largest Circulation in the Coants

SOME of the state papers have men
toned Senator Prescott of Paw Paw as
a candidate for the republican nomina-
ton for secretary of the state. There is
no Senator Prescott of Paw Paw. We
presume the man intended is former
State Senator Prescott from the north
eastern part of the state. Paw Paw has
no candidate for nomination for secre-
tary of state.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-18

MAYOR Maybury of Detroit condemns
automobile racing because, he says the
chauffeurs take their lives in their hands
every time they race. If that were all
the objection to be raised against the
sport, perhaps it would be better to APP
prove it than to condemn it, but how
about the lives and limbs of the public
and innocent spectators?
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-18
Mascanni,s Ennlish.

A traveller who has recently re-
turned from a tour abroad, in the
course of which he met friends of
Mascagni, the famous Italian COM
poser, says that the musicians stock
of English words is limited to good.
by" New York" philadelphia" and
"San Francisco"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-18
Bees Work at Niuht.

Bees prefer to work in the dark be-
cause the action of sunlight upon the
honey is to cause the sugar to granu-
late out, sBs GO TO sciidify the whole
mass, in which condition it is of no
use either to themselves or their
young.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-18
DAMAGES Valuable Collection.

Through the carelessness of a work
man the valuable collection of busts
and skulls-once the property Of
Gall, the founder Of phrenolOgy-in
the museum of Baden, near Vienna,
has been seriously damaged.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-18
"prumneru Travels Far.

Nate W. Flaisig, believed to be
about the oldest travelling man in
America, has covered nearly 600 900
miles selling the product of one house,
an English matchmaking firm. He is
a native of Ohio, but always registers
as coming from the English city
where the needle factory is located.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-18

If there was half as much political
enmity between Senators Burrows and
Alger as democratic newspapers would
have US believe, there would indeed be a
merry time in Michigan politics next
year. But of course everybody knows
there is no ground for the talk.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-18

The antirepublican press of Detroit
is having lots of fun making states of the
republican state nominations for next
year. OF course the republican state
convention will finally make the nomi-
nations-anG the preliminary fun of the
Detroit press won't do anybody any
harm.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-18

A girls complexion" may be stamped
on her lovers heart, but most of the
"compleXion" comes off unless put there
by Rocky Mountain Tea. Powders a
bad thing. 30 cents r.. b. Longwell. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-18

Good for father. Good for mother.
Good for the whole family. Makes the
children eat, sleep and grow. Rocky
Mountain Tea is family blessing. 30
cents. +. b. Longwell. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-18

For bilious attack take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and a
quick cure is certain. For sale by Long
we'll Bros m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-18
To Cure A Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. f. w. Groves signature is on
each box. 23c. w
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-18

Impossible to foresee an accident Not
impossible to be prepared for it. DR.
Thomas Eclectric Oil Monarch over
pain.
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Q. A. NOTW God,
GENERAL REPAIR SHOP.

Bicycles
ed Parasols Turning
The Washington times., 1903-07-14
WOULD PHOTOGRAPH
TREE-SHADED STREETS
Superintendent Lanham'S Request
to Commissioner.

The Commissioners have received a
letter from T. Lanham, Superintendent
of Parking, calling attention to the
item printed in The Times last week re-
gardIng the proposed Washington ex-
hibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposi-
tion. Superintendent Lanham requests
that a number of photographs of tree
planted streets be included in the ex-
hibit, illustrating the development OF
this work In the National Capital.
This was done" says Mr.. Lanham.
Eat the Worlds Fair in Chicago, by the
late William Saunders. a member OF the
Parking Commission at that time, and
was considered a prominent feature of
the fair, and induced very many people
to visit the Capital to see its beautifully
shaded avenues and streets
Such an exhibit. l am informed. was
not made by any other city in the
United States, probably from the fact
that no other city was in a position TO
do so. This was an innovation. and Mr.
Saunders had many callers from other
cities after the fair, anxious TO learn
the methods by which such results were
obtained"
The matter will be acted upon when
the question OF the city's exhibit is
taken UP for consideration by the Com
missioners.
The Washington times., 1903-07-14
CUBAN MINISTER SAYS
NO STATE PAPERS LOST
Missing Package of Newspapers and
Letters Found at Chevy Chase.

Senor Quesada. the Cuban minister,
was in cheerful spirits today when ask
ed concerning the state papers which
were reported 10 the police as having
been lost on Sunday night by an employe
Of the legation.
NO state papers have been lost" said
the minister. 1t was a mistake alto
gether. An emplOye Of the legation had
at his home in Chevy Chase a bundle Of
letters and newspapers which he intend
ed 10 bring here. Re came to town on
the electric car. and when he arrived at
the legation could not remember what
he lad done with the papers
He thought he had left them In the
car with a newspaper he had been read
ing. and so informed the police But
when he went back to Chevy Chase he
found the missing articles there in his
home.
Il regret that such a report should
have been made about these having
been state papers Why, We do not
carry such documents around carclcssly
They were only newspapers and some
letters In a bundle, and none was lost,
as has now been shown
The Washington times., 1903-07-14
BISHOP ROCKER SOON
To GO To PHILIPPINES
Has No Part in Question of Sale of
Friars' Lands to Government.

Bishop Rocker. who has recently been
appointed to the diocese OF the Philip
pines, arrived in Washington this morn
ing. He went Immediately TO the apos-
tolic legation. where he Will remain un-
til the lrst % next week. when he will
return TO New York
He said this morning that he would
probably visit President Roosevelt be-
fore going 10 the Philippines. He will
remain in this country until the last OF
August. or tho 1st OF September.
When asked IL the death of the Pope
would in any way effect the condition OF
church affairs in the Philippines. he said
that it would not make any material
difference.
The question OF the sale OF friars'
lands in the Philippines to the United
States viii not come under Bishop Rook-
er's Jurisdiction. He regards the field
there a fertile one for church work
Bishop Rocker said also that he was
greatly surprised to learn OF the Pope's
serious illness. when he reached New
York. He said that IT was impossible
for him TO say whether the Pope would
recover or not. and that though the
Pope has a wonderful vitality and
strength OF viii. be considers his con
sitlon very serious.
The Washington times., 1903-07-14
POSTMASTER GENERAL
ON EYE OF DEPARTURE
Is Busy Comforting With His AS
SistantS.

Postmaster General Payne passed 2
morning in conference with Assistant
Postmasters General Bristow. Madden
and Wynne, and Mr. Robb, the Assist
ant Attorney General for the Postofice
Department
Instructions were given by the Post
master General concerning matters
which must be attended to during his
short vacation. which is to begin tomor-
row. Mr.. Payne said he is feeling bet
ter. but welcomes the short rest he will
have during the cruise he is to take
along the Atlantic Coast. Or. G. L
Magruder. Mr.. Payne's physician. called
on the Postmaster General this morn
ing. His call was said 10 have been
merely of q social character
Mr.. Payne viii leave Washington
shortly before noon tomorrow on the On
ondaga. His itinerary has not been ar
ranged. but he will sail along the At
lantic coast and will probably visit Bos-
ton before his return.
Much interest Is shown at the Post
office Department in the action of the
Brooklyn grand jury which convened
yesterday. and is said TO be examining
witnesses for the purpose of showing
that E. II. briggs and George w. Beavers
co-operated in obtaining the contract
with the Postoflce Department for
Brandt automatic cashiers.
briggs testimony concerning the con
tract showed that he received $12.5O0
for the work he did In landing the con
tract, and many witnesses have been
called to determine what other men
| were Instrumental in securing the adop-
ton of the cashier
The Washington times., 1903-07-14

same condition all morning. At one
time he spoke a few words. which were
however, scarcely audible. His mind is
clear. his holiness indicating by the ex-
preston OF his eyes that he understands
what is going on about him DR.. Lap
poni left his patient for about fifty
minutes only In the course of the morn
the condition of the prelate is alarming.
The newspapers today publish several
reports OF preparations for the end.
Among these reports is one TO the effect
that a German expert has arrived 10 en-
balm the Pope's body.
Mascagni Suggests Remedy.
Among the many persons who have be-
sieged the Vatican with what they term
sure cures" for the prelate is Pietro
Mascagni, the composer. He is spend
ing much time at the Cafe Chiara. oppo-
site the Vatican, trying to get the au-
thorities to try an essence of cocoa in
which he has great faith. He says the
essence would surely cure the Pontih
and is greatly disappointed at the re-
fusal of the physicians TO try the drug.
The long siege OF waiting has worn out
many of the watchers, and instead of the
big crowds which q few days ago
thronged about the front of the Vatican.
st. Peters square is almost empty to-
day. Only two score of people are wait
ing about the Vatican portico for news.
The Washington times., 1903-07-14
COL. SANGER RESIGNS,
GEN. OLIVER CHOSEN
Assistant Secretary of War
Leaves Office.
DUE TO ILLNESS OF WIFE
On Most Cordial Terms With Depart
ment-New Official to ReoIgan-
ize Militia.

Col William Cary Sanger, Assistant
Secretary of War, has rendered his
resignation to the President. and it has
been accepted. After a consultation
with Secretary Root upon the subject
the President has decided to appoint
Robert Shaw oliver. of Albany, n. Y,
as Colonel Sanger's successor.
AS long ago as last March Colonel
Sanger announced to Secretary Root his
intention of resigning on account of the
illness of Mrs. Sanger. Secretary Root
who entertains the highest regard for
his assistant. both officially and per
sonally. urged Colonel Sanger 20 remain
as long as possible, and Colonel Sanger
consented to withhold his resignation
until such time as the matter OF his
successor could be determined upon
without undue haste.
The i'll health of Mrs. Sanger is un-
questionably the direct and only cause Of
Colonel Sanger's resignation. as he is
much in sympathy with his work in the
department, and further is on most
cordial terms with Secretary Root. Mrs.
sanger mas Deen III IOr year OF more
and it is impossible for her to remain
in Washington, which causes her TO be
separated from her husband except al
such times as he is able to leave Wash
ington and go to- Sangerheld, N Y
where his wife now is. Colonel Sanger
has a large estate there and will re-
main at his home at least until Mrs
Sanger recOyers
Colonel Sanger regrets the necessity
of retiring from the War Department a;
this time. because of the fact that he had
anticipated undertaking the work Of re-
organizing the militia US provided for In
the Dick bill passed by the last Con-
gress, a matter in which he Is deeply
interested There is no doubt, however
but that the interests of the National
Guard will not be allowed to suffer under
the new Assistant Secretary. He is i
man of military training and has lonf
been connected with the New York State
militia, now having command OF bri-
gade with the rank of brigadier general
and headquarters at Albany. He was
selected by the President with view d
his ability TO undertake the reorganizo
tioh of the Guard. with which he Is
thoroughly familiar.