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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-12-25
SUSPECTED or rouL MURDER
Another Michigan Woman, Young and
Pretty, Accused of Poisoning
MAn.

Detroit. Dec 23.-Florcnce West a
pretty 19-year-od girl is detained at
police headquarters on suspicion that
she attempted TO poison Mrs. William
DoeSch. The Girl was given home
by the Doesch family out Of pity. Mrs.
Doesch charges that Florence is in love
with her husband and wanted 10 get
her out of the way. In proof of this
she produced long letter. supposed
ly written by Miss West. i'm which ar
dent love for Docsch is acknowledged.
Miss West has been in the habit of
preparing the family coffee. and early
last week Doesch and his wife were
taken sick after drinking it. Mrs.
Doesch became suspicious Saturday
she noticed white powder in her cof-
fee. and exchanged cups with her hus-
band. hoping the girl would protest,
but she did not. Miss West says she
is innocent
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-12-25
PERE MARQUETTE
Time Table in Effect Sept. n, 1903.

Leave Paw Paw for Hartford, South
Haven and intermediate points, 7:l0 a.
m. and 100 p M: freight at $50 p. IN.
Leave Paw Paw for Lawton at $50 a
M, 1850 a. IN. and 800 p. m.: freight at
l:45 p. IN.
Connecting with Pere Marquette main
line trains at Hartford and Nj. G.. at Law
ton.
{. {. SHOOK H. r. M0eIleR,
Agent, sW Paw Gen. Pass. Agt., Detroit.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-12-25

Lansing. Mich 90. -. Edwin
IIethorn. aged 10. and Fred Robin
son. of the same age. son of the pro
prietor of the "Still Alarm" restaurant
and billiard room. had Il fight which
ended i'm Robinson firing two shots
into Hethorn one I'm the right breast
and one i'm the left lung. Hethorn Is
in critical condition. Robinson says
he fred i'm self-defense
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-12-25
Mrs. Collins l. Bound over.

Owosso. Mich. Dee. 23.-Mrs. Caro-
line Collins. of New Lathrop. was
bound over to the circuit court for
trial on the charge of poisoning her
hired man. George IeaChman. Leach
man died under somewhat suspicious
circumstances. and an investigation
was started. The body vas cv'rpe''
and the vital organs sent to the Uni
versity of Michigan for analysis Poi
SOu WAS found
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-12-25
Winter Holiday Excursions.

The Pere Marquette will sell
tickets from all stations to all
stations on its lines at a rate of
ONE and ONE.THIRD fare for the
round trip. Selling dates, De-
cember "a, % and 81, 1903. and
January |, 1904. Tickets good
returning until Monday, January
4, 1904 Ask agents for partic
ulars.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-12-25
He Mas the Thirteenth GueSt

Menominee. Mich, Dee. -. - Fire
caused twelve persons To jump from
the second-story windows of the Tray
elers' Home. small hotel here. The
thirteenth guest. James eatty. was
found dead i'm the ruins. Joseph Nora
chek was fatally burned and Wilfrid
Barney and Joseph Norachek were seri-
ously injured Fred JenSki was in
jured I'm Jumping. The hotel was de
StroNpI
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-12-25

Uillsdale. Mich. Dec. 23.-The Hills
dale creamery. built last spring. and
started up early in the summer, was
badly damaged 10y fire. which broke
out i'm the engine room. The engine
house was destroyed The loss Is So
800. insurance $4,000. Operations will
be suspended till March /.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-12-25

On motion of W. c. wildey, seconded by Supervisor
Coleman, the Board adjourned until eight
morning.
Tuesday, October 18th. A d. 1903.
Board called to order by Chairman pursuant adjourn
Roll called; quorum present.
The minutes yesterdays proceedings by the
Clerk and approved.
The following annual report of Superintendent Poor
presented aud motion of Supervisor
seconded by Supervisor Benedict, accepted
adopted
We the undersigned superintendent of the Poor for
the County of Van Buren, respectfully report
ending September 30, 1908:
HOUSE FARM.
Paid for provision 52s IL
Clothing 90
Dry goods 90 %
Med. and med. attendance IS
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-12-25
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
Van Buren, County, October Session, 1908

The committee claims presented the following partial
report which, motion of Supervisor Gaynor seconded by
Supervisor Benedict, was accepted and adopted
To the Honorable Board of Supervisors:
committee claims and accounts respectfully
submit the following their partial report recommending
the allowance the several given below, and
be authorized draw orders for the
Amount Amount
Of Cai I'M ow'
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-12-25
EXCURSIONS
VIA THE
PERE MARQUETTE
CANADIAN HOLIDAYS.

For the annual Canadian Holiday Elk
cursion. the Pere Marquette will sell
round trip tickets to nearly all points in
Canada on the Grand Trunk Ry.. the
Intercolonial Ry., the Canadian Pacific
Ry., the Michigan Central and the Wa
bash, at a rate of ONE FARE for the
round trip. Tickets on sale December
II to 20, inclusive, good to return leav-
ing destination not later than January 9,
1904. Ask ticket agents for rates of fare,
points to which tickets are sold, etc.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-12-25
ON PAROLE
Gov. Bliss Let's Him Out Because
He Can Save Money for
the Mulcted.
PROSECUTOR HUNTS COMMENT
Thinks the Parole Grave Mistake
Another Michigan Woman Sus-
pected of Murder,

Detroit, Dec. 23.-Word Is received
here from Lansing that Governor
Bliss has signed parole for Frank
{. Andrews. eX-vice president of the
wrecked City Savings bank, of Detroit.
Andrews has been confined in the state
prison at Jackson since Nov Is. 1902.
He was convicted OF misapplication
Of the funds of the bank. The tech
nical charge was in connection with an
5000 check. but the evidence intro
duced at the trial covered money and
credit of the bank TO the amount Of
more than S1.50O.00O. although the
banks capital was only S150,COO. The
City Savings bank was closed Feb. 10,
1902, by the state banking commits
siOner
Efforts for Release Are Persistent.
\ formidable array of legal talent
was engaged in Andrews defense. and
ever since his Imprisonment unceasing
and persistent efforts have been made
To secure his release. Prosecuting At
torney Ormond f. Hunt. Of Wayne
county, says he has not been consult
ed by the governor in relation 10 the
parole Of Andrews. Hunt said there
were three other charges pending
against Andrews. and that he would
begin at once an investigation as to
whether Andrews could be placed OH
trial on these other charges
Prosecutor Roasts the Governor
Prosecutor Hunt severely arraigned
Governor Bliss for his action in the
matter. The peoples side of the case
was not consulted by the governor at
all" said Hunt. 1T seems that if a
man can make steal big enough he
can get almost anything | think that
this action of Governor Bliss will do
more to bring the administration OF
justice in this state into contempt than
anything else"
Explanation by Gov. Bliss.
Lansing. Mich. Dee. Ex-Governor
Bliss says that in granting Il parole
to Frank &. Andrews his action was
due to his investigation. which con
vinced him that If at liberty Andrews
could aid materially i'm ending litiga-
ton over the affairs of the bank and
i'm realizing from the assets The gov
ernOr acted independently Of the par.
don board which never took any ac-
tiOn In the case. 1t was based on petit
tons signed by more Than 1000 de-
poSitorS of the bank. and personal let
tcrs from about 2c0 prominent citizens
Of Detroit and other parts of the state.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-12-25

The following is a statement Of all money received by
the superintendent of the Poor during the paid
the County Treasurer per receipts:
June 9th, 1908 from Waverly people, aid in of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-16
FINAL DECREE
Hearing on Motion That One
Be Entered in Hennesssy Case.

The case OF Walter y. Hennessey
against James Hennessey ct al. was
heard In the appellate division OF the su-
preme court this morning
This case is brought by the complain
ant against these respondents, James
Hennessey Michael F.f Annie and Eliza
beth Hennessey. and also against Julia,
and William Hennessey. for an account
ing OF an alleged partnership between the
complainant and all the respondents
named All the parties OF this bill are
brothers and sisters, and the family has
been engaged in the laundry business In
this city, for a number of years.
in the year OF 1891, the respondents.
william and James Hennessey, formed
copartnership for the carrying on or the
laundry business under the firm name OF
w and ]. Henness&', and the establish
raent was known as the Acme Laundry.
I've complainant and respondents were
members OF one family and each had
small sum OF money, inherited from their
parents This money was loaned TO
william and James Hennessey 10 enable
them TO seart the business. The brothers.
Walter and Michael, worked for the
firm. for n number OF years without any
agreement for payment OF wages, except
the complainant the youngest Of the
family, being then about rs years of age.
lie was supported in the family and paid
wages OF 81 per week, Whenever he work
ed IN the laundry. The complainant went
away from home, and remained away for
some months, on his return he again
worked for the laundry az $3.50 per week.
ne again left home. remaining away for
a period or three years In the meantime
the comps~y prospered so greatly. that
al bat Michael. withdrew from the firm
With their share. and the establishment
went TO Michael. Walter receiving
nothing The following issues were sub
mttcd to a Jury for trial:
J. Was a copartnership formed be-
tween the complainant and the respond
emit.
2 is the complainant stin number Of
such copartrership.
These Issues were tried 10 n jury be-
fore Judge Douglas, In the common pleas
division Of the supreme court on June ..
1902 and the jury answered both aucs-
tions Ia tho negative
The case was heard today. In the an
pellPtc division of the supreme court. on
motion made nv the respondents. FOR
| entering final decree
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-16
SUPPORT
OF THE
STATE
Bill, With Changes Of Appro-
priatiOns From Last Year, In
troduCad Into General Assembly

Today In the house OF the general as
sembly. Mr.. Frost presented a bill max
ing appropriation for the support OF the
state for the fiscal year ending Dec 81.
This bill contained a number OF changes
from the appropriations for last year
and the changes proposed are as fol-
lows: For justices OF the supreme court.
SAC 600. an increase OF $4,000; for secre-
tary OF the Inland Fisheries commission,
$500; for the payment OF clerks OF the
committees OF the general assembly
$4,000. an increase OF sl100: for the pay
ment OF Jurors fees. $50. 900. an increase
OF $4,000; for incidental expenses OF the
appellate and common please divisions Of
the supreme courts, $4,000. a decrease Of
$500; for the payment OF officers fees
in the district courts. 5000. a decrease
OF s2O00 for the support OF the state nor
NAL school. S64 900. an increase OF $5900
for the state board OF charities and cor
rections, $4,000. an increase OF $45, oo0
for the stae board OF public roads, $4,000;
FOR the education of the Blind and i'm
beetle, $4,000. an increase OF $4,000; for
the Providence county court house, $4,000.
an increase of $500; for the Kent county
ana Bristol county court houses, siG0
each Increases OF $50 each; for state
printing. $4,000, decrease OF $4,000; for
fuel and gas for the county court house.
$4,000, an increase of $4,000; for T. ter
est &I730.S0N decrease OF $779.7s; for
interest on money borrowed during the
Spanish war, $500, decrease OF $500:
for the expense OF the bureau Of indus
trial statistics, $4,000. a decrease OF $1,000;
for the state returning board. $500. a de-
crease OF 500; for bounty on foxes. $1,000.
decrease of $4,000; for the att )rnsy gem
erals department. for the exoensos of
the commissioner OF dams and for the ex-
penses of the bord commissioners, $4,000.
5000 and $3.50 respectively. the last thre,
being new appropriations. The appropria +.
tion for the state board OF public road >
also calls for new appropriation. The
total amount OF the bill II 81 ,412,s25
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-16
STATE HOUSE NOTES,

Following the session OF the general as
sembly today there was "a caucus by The
Democrats I'm room s02 OF the state
House. The caucus was called that Gov
ernor Garvln might address the members
The Republican members OF the general
assembly caucuscd this noon after the
session OF the general assembly In room
3ls or the state House. The purpose was
60 discuss the matters before the commit
tee on rules and orders, relating princi-
pally 10 the formation of the committee
on corporations
The pictures OF the members OF the
general assembly and a number of views
of the interior and exterior ~ the state
House have been taken the last two days
for exhibition az tho 81. Louis exposi-
ton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-16
STAFF Dimes
General Tanner and Military
Family Have Pleasant Meeting.

General Herbert s. Tanner and the
members OF his STAFF to the number of 1S
every member being present, held an en-
joyable dinner last evening at the First
regiment armory. at which Adjutant
General Sackett was the guest OF honor.
The dinner and subsequent social enjoy
ment was complete success and the Of
ficers voted to hold similar gatherings
every six weeks during the coming year
The dinner disposed Of a general dis
cussion followed the subject under dis
ctfssion being the best interest OF the bril-
gade. The question OF new dress uni
forms was taken up.
The United States regulations have re-
Gently been amended I'm respect 20 uni
form. the change to go into effect by the
middle OF next summer. IL Is the inten-
tion of the Rhode Island Brigade staff TO
completely equip themselves. so that
when the change shall take place they
will be prepared TO Immediately don the
reRula ation dress.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-16
IN A SALOON
Winton Says He Was Assaulted
and Sues for $4,000 Damages.

Acase was entered in the common pleas
division OF the supreme court this morn
ing. by Patrick Winters against Gus
tave Wagner. The plaintiff claims that
while In a liquor saloon belonging 10 the
defendant. he was knocked down and
brutaliy assaulted by the bartender, who
was In charge OF the saloon.
The plaintiff claims that after drinking
few glasses or beer he was suddenly
taken sick and FASTENED to a closet. when
the bartender. Nelson Goodroe. lmme-
diately made violent assault upon him.
breaking his nose and knocking him
down and fracturing one OF his legs
The plaintiff sues for 5000
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-16
FOR PRESIDENT
Woman Suffraglsts Would Vote
for Chief Executive.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Rhode Island Woman's Suffrage assocla-
ton was held at Y. NJ c. A. hall yester-
day afternoon. The association voted TO
presentNthe petition, which has been cir
culated throughout the state. asking for
the presidential suffrage for the women
of the state. TO the general assembly at
once, and ask for the passage OF an act
to make this possible.
This petition has been extensively cir
culated. and large number OF names are
attached. A copy OF the petition will be
placed upon the desk OF every member
of the legislature, and strenuous efforts
on the part OF the Rhode Island Won.
ans Suffrage association will be made TO
bring about some action on the subject
by the General Assembly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-16
GAS CAME.
FROM THE
STREET
The Davis Family and Their
Guests Overcome at Residence
on HaSkinS Street.

A broken gas main came near being
the cause OF several deaths in a two
tenement house at rs Haskins street this
moon.
The sufferers were the wife and chill
dren OF Frank Il. Davis. their guests, Mr..
and Mrs Joseph T. Branigan and Mrs.
Edward Hannaford.
The house had become filled with gas.
but II had come In slowly that none
OF the people there realized their danger.
Not until the children began 10 fall
upon the floor was the peril felt.
The Davis family live down stairs and
the Hannafords occupy the upper tene-
ment.
Shortly after the noon hour had struck
Mrs. Davis noticed that her two
year-od son, Clinton, had fallen over.
Thinking that he had simply lost his
balance she put him on his feet again.
He was unable to stand and then she
began to mistrust that he was III.
Before she could do anything for him
she too fell over.
Mr.. Brannigan was III In bed and his
wife was standing near him to give him
medicine when she collapsed.
At the same time Mrs. Davis infant
was taken i'll
All these peopleswere removed from the
tenement and Mr.. Davis was sent for.
lie arrived very quickly and finding
the house filled with gas. first Inspected
the burners In his tenement and then
looked at his meter In the cellar.
He found that the trouble was in Mrs.
Hannafords cellar and going 10 her ten
ement for the key OF Il. found her on a
loungle almost unconscious When he
spoke 10 her she arose and then fell
headlong.
The gas was found TO be leaking into
the cellar through a break I'm the .earth.
The gas company Office was notified
and men were sent TO shut off the fluid
and repair the broken main.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-16
A new TRIAL
Soughtby Defendant --McMichaeI
VS.. WOOnSOCket Machine Co.

The defendants petition for a new trial
in the case OF Thomas +. McMichael
against the woonsocket Machine and
Press company was heard I'm the ap-
pellate division OF the supreme court this
morning.
The petition was based on the ground
that the defendant was deprived OF run
and fair trial; that the court erred in de-
faulting him in the absence of important
witnesses. whom he was at that time un-
able 10 produce.
ON the day fixed for the trial. October
12, the defendants attorney moved for
n continuance, but was referred. and the
defendant was therefore defaulted by the
court. and n jury brought in verdict for
$4,000 for the plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-16
MARINE REGISTER.

Arrived-Steamer Iarchmont New
York: steamer city OF Fall River. New
York; tug Coastwise. with barge Knick-
erbocker. Newport News; tug George
Creek. with tow; schooner Cheehegen.
Block Island
Sailed 49, Steamer Iarchmont New
York: steamer City OF Eau River. New
York: steamer nay Queen. Fall River
and returned. steamer City Of Newport.
Newport and returned: TUG Harriet New
London schooner Mary A. O. Dow. New
York. steamer Fequot. New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-16
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street. Jan. 16-opening dealings
In stocks were 80 small and the changes
so slight as TO be or little significance.
There was some slight demand for Mis-
souri, Pacific, Manhattan and Chicago
Great western, but Rock Island. St. Paul
and Sugar were inclined to sag
When Missouri Pacific was advanced IL
the market hardened In sympathy. Ad-
Southern Railway. Louisville, Kansa -
City. Southern preferred and Ice pre-
ferred and Lackawanna rose 2. Selling
met the advance and prices fell back
Erie LIST preferred losing a point. New
Jersey Central and Smelling preferred
dropped pa. The market then became
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-16
AUSIRO. HUNGARIAN TARIFF BILL.

Berlin, Jan. is.-The Commercial
Treaty society has information 20 the ef-
feet that the new Austro-Hungarian tar
iff bill will be sent 10 the dual parlia-
ments IN a few days. The bill has been
confidentially shown TO the German gov
higher duties than the existing tariff II
is understood that the increases are aim
Cd to offset the German tariff law in the
forthcoming negotiations for . CONNER.
clal treaE.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-16
CONDITION CRITICAL.

San Francisco. Jan. 16.-The condition
OF Frank Mcconnell. the pugilist who
was Knocked out and probably fatally In
jured by, Spider" Welch I'm prize fight
last night Is extremely critical today.
lie has not yet recovered consciousness.
Mcconnell is a sailmaker by occupation
and r. said 90 be the sole support OF his
mother and five small children.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-16
sims CHOSEN BY
The SENATE.

vote of either branch may pass the bill
over the veto Of the governor. the ques-
ton TO be determined by yea ana nay
roll call vote Should the governor not
veto "a bll 20 will then become a law at
theeNpiratIon OF 10 days. unless prevented
reaching him by the general assembly
Committee on special legislation
Mr. Lafayette presented resolution IN
structing the committee on elections To
organize al the close OF the session OF
the house today and 20 make report on
Wednesday, January =.
Mr. Tohnson opposed the passage OF
the resolution, for when nnuleulate ,t t'h-
sidera ton was asked. lie did not stie'. g,'iio,
I'm tving up committee with restrlctlo''
and limitations. for the question before
this committee was OF more tlail @ @oruI.
nary Importance. lt might be necesss1S
for the cOmmitte 10 take evidence. anu
he AID not believe IL ought 10 be competed
10 make report on Wednesday.
MIR Brown stated that the resolution
referred 20 a memorial by John w burns, burns,
which had been presented at the opening
dav OF the session. It contested "A $50
that was occupied by member ~ sns
majority. and the matter OF oesei MI i1rIIs iTbs
the contest was OF much importance. Inc
session has been In progress Ior wv
weeks and the committee NIhch . iaa,
this memorial before it from the iiA1hleiht
OF appointment had not organized. lne
object OF the resolution was not 70 coih-
pel the committee 10 fully consiner the
question but was 10 get the c coiIliiliheSs ~,
10 organ nizc and TO make report that
A was considering the matter betore lt;
n the committee should organize anu
would make "a report that the memorlai
was under consideration that was an
that could be desired.
JUDGE HARRIS STATEMENT.
Judge Harris said that 1t was probably
his duty To call the members or the com
rnfttee together. but because OF the hu-
merous resolutions relating TO the chsnge
and instruction OF committees ne hdn
DELAYED calling the committee together'
becrluse he assumed there might be some
thing I'm the wind that would aHect TINS
committee as well. lie had, however, ar
ranged TO announce that the conInittee
would he called together immediately al
ter the close OF the session of the mouse.
MI Mccarthy stated that Judge Harris
mad informed him previous 10 the session
the committee on electionS "oupu p0 ''
ed FOR organization today. h,. r,o-
Mr. Lafayette then withdreW ms ih"
ton. -, A.. a,,ora
Mr. Mumford presented bill IN amend ma,
ment OF section OF chapter IS OF me
General Laws, relating 10 demurrersi
committee on the judiciary.
on motion OF Mr.. Rich the mouse 'heh
adjourned
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo- ouinine Tablets
This signature a. on eV-
cry box. 25c. s<>@---'''a--
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-16
SCRANTON COAL co.
CONTINUED From Page One)

william Allen. inside division superin-
tendent OF the Elk Hin Goa and Iron
Co, described the conditions about that
company's colieries. He said that ad-
ways made where special work on ac-
count OF varying physical conditions was
done.
lie said that the size Of mine cars OF
the company has not been Increased.
During his 20 years experience I'm the
coal regions. he said he never heard OF
the existence OF black list" None OF
the companies he has been connected with
ever told him 10 Discriminate against any
man. on the contrary. he was instructed
90 treat a. men alike As rule. he
said the miners work on an average six
hours per day.