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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03
APPEAL
TO VOTE YES

AS final appeal, let US remember
the dangers and the Aardships Of a
new timbered country, clearing the
land and building the comfortable
homes. 1t frequently happened that
some child or even a grown person got
lost in the woods and the neighbors
cheerfully turned out to assist in find
ing them, no matter how dark the
night or stormy the weather Many
and willing were the volunteers TO
watch by the bed of the sick, furnish
wood Or care for the crop or defend
ne home against the Indian or the
Wild beasts.
When the Union was threatened,
with what alacrity thousands sprang
to arms for it's defense. They waded
through swamps and toiled over mud
dy roads, under parching heat or
amidst storms of rain or snow and
bleak piercing winds. These are some
Of the perils, the privations, the hind
RANGES and the sacrifices endured to
obtain our homes and maintain our
nag.
The most insidious, persistent and
destructive foe to the home and the
country is the open saloon. Let NO
business or stress of weather or other
excuse prevent US from voting Yes"
on April 9Th, 1903, We urge every
mother, wife and daughter 10 be alert
to see that every father, husband and
son shall march to the polls on that
day to perform one OF their highest
dstieS and strongest obligations as
sovereign citizens in casting that best
and most effective weapon ever inyeat-
ed by man, an honest, intelligent bal
lot. By so doing we shall most effec-
lively aid Van Buren, county to con-
tinue the progress, prosperity and hap
piness Of its people.
Every organization in Van Buren,
county is asked to give time and effort
to securing the largest possible Yes,
vote for local option. The Oranges,
Farmers clubs, Pathological societies,
and other business organizations, also
the Masons, Odd Fellows, Maccabees,
Knights Of Pythias, Woodmen, PaGri-
clans, A. o. U. W., National Union and
all other Arotherhoods.
The w. c. T. U. and other WON eos
societies will lend a hand"
The reason for the existence of these
orders and unions of various names is
improvement, socially, intellectually
and financially The corner stones in
physical, mental and moral develop
ment are self-control and the temper
ate use of all things needful. The
chief enemy which crumbles and de-
stroys these foundations is the open
saloon. Therefore let us work and
vote for its continued Punishment
from our county.
For the benefit Of our homes. let
every minister, on Sunday, April 5th
have special sermon, the Sabbath
schools appropriate services, and all
the schools in the county, local option
exercises. At all these gatherings let
there be a reminder that Monday,
April 9Th, is election day and that
every voter is wanted at the polls.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03
INTELLECTUAL
STANDPOINT

Drinking intoxicants Injuries and de-
stroys the mind and the presence of
licensed saloons has only a deterio-
rating effect. Loafing, coarseness,
brutality accompany the saloon. Two
facts will strongly emphasize the bene-
fit accruiRg when the saloon is alb
sent According to the statement OF
the superintendent of one Of our larg-
est schools there were before the driv
ing out OF the saloons an average Of
forty fights year on the school
ground. During recens years there
has been barely one a year. The bru-
tai spirit has given way TO the pre-
vailing spirit OF the community. This
same school is a header in manly, gen.
tlemanly sports.
In 1891 the high school enrolment
at South Haven showed 30 boys and "a
girls. But the relative proportion has
been changing so that Feb. l, 1903,
there were So boys and 81 girls, show
ing the increased interest in school
work among the boys, usually the frst
10 feel the deteriorating influences OF
the saloon. Such statistics could be
duplicated. Our county ia represent
ed, as il has been in recent years, by
large number of young men and wo-
men at the University, State Normal,
Agricultural College and other high
er institutions of learning in our own
and other states.
The growth OF women's clubs and
interest, increased from year to year,
in farmers institutes. genealogical
gatherings, the Summer assemblies
and lecture courses, all point To the
high intellectual condition OF our
county life. In this connection atten-
ton is called TO
Telling Resolutions.
Passed by these same women's
clubs, institutes, oranges and other
bodies, all approving Of the present
prohibition law, and urging its main
tainance, the accompanying being a
sample OF the many, and indicating
he opinion OF persons connected with
these admirable organization:
Whereas; The President Of the Van
Buren, County Federation of Women's
clubs has suggested that the several
clubs take some action in regard to
their attitude toward the impending
election on the local option law, we
Che ladies of the Scott club Of South
Haven,
Resolve, thatJwe recognize the great
evil of drink and the difficulty of sur
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03
WOULD BE- FOLLY
TO CHANGE LAW

To those who are watching the signs
of the times, and noJfng the advance
ment of temperance sentiment all
over the United States, land the world
as well,) it would seem the height of
folly for Van Buren, county to repea.
it's prohibition law just now.
Shall We give up the struggle just
as state and nation are coming swiftly
and graRdly TO our aid, and ultimate
victory is almost in sight?
For over twelve years We have stood
Arm and faithful through the most
trying period We believe, that We will
aver be called TO pass through; a
period during which avery other coun-
~ in the state THAI adopted the local
option law has faltered and fallen
back, thus causing our county 10 be
hooked upon with pride by our friends
and fear by our enemies.
Many laws favoring our principles
have been enacted the past winter,
both by the state and national govern
ment, and many more bills have been
introduced that will sooner or later
be passed. Every week chronicles the
advance Of our cause; in fact our
victories are so Numerous that the
secular press cannot recount them all.
It the details of each were given in our
weekly papers there would be room
for nothing else. True, there is some
times a temporary falling back of some
county or state, but these cases are
SO rare that they cause actual sensa-
ton, and the fact is heralded far and
near.
Gradually the legaized liquor traf-
fic is being crowded 10 the wall but
of course it does not yield one foot
Of ground without a desperate strug-
gle. The following will show 70 what
straits they are ia order to prevent the
passage OF state prohibition law in
Texas, which state is now more than
half under local option prohibition,
The representatives. of the saloons have
drafted and introduced BILL some of
the conditions of which are: That NO
saloon keeper can get renewal Of
his license unless he can swear that
he has violated no statute, has not
sold liquor 70 minors or students, has
not allowed gambling, and has not
kept open after hours; and if he per-
jures himself he ie liable to a severe
penalty OF Imprisonment" IT, as they
claim, prohibition does not prohibit,
why do they prefer 10 submit 70 such
stringent license law?
For besieged fort TO raise the
white flag just as reinforcements were
in sight would be considered treach'
cry, no less so would IL be for Van
Buren, county to throw open her Dor
ders for the entrance Of the licensed
saloon this spring. Rather let us Hold
the Fort" little longer, and complete
victory-net only for Van Buren, coun'
ty but all over the state, will ere
long crown our faithful efforts.
c. E. H.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-04-03

The Public Leader to be born April
4th seems to be newspaper out cast.
No owner no editor and no one to sign
its articles. 1t leans npon a County
Business mems association which is
very mythical.
The Washington times., 1903-03-23
CASTRO LIKELY TO
RETAIN THE RElNS
RAILROAD MEN SUBMIT
DEMAND FOR ADVANCE
Strike Threatened on n. Y, n. H.,
s. II. Railroad.

NEW HAVEN. Conn, March 23.-At
the general Offices Of the New York. New
Haven. and Hartford Railroad this morn
ing. il was denied that there would be
meeting OF directors of the road today in
New York city. No statement was given
out as to whether there would be a meet
ing tomorrow. President Hau was in
New York city today comforting with J.
p Morgan and other directors. IL was
said He viii return this afternoon. He
took with him the schedule OF demands
OF the trainmen and conductors Of the
road submitted by their grievance COM
mittees last week.
The grievance committees OF the
trainmen and conductors met today and
discussed the situation. They announced
that they are determined to insist on
their demands as ordered by the poll OF
the entire district of employees OF the
road. and that unless the demands are
forthcoming the strike Will sake place as
ordered.
At the Offices CT the railroad this
morning tine demands OF the car builders
for an advance IN the wage schedule
were submitted by the grievance COM
mittee. The operating officials OF the
railroad now have scheduled demands
from the trainmen, hremen, conductors.
yardmen switchmen, car builders. aud
freight handlers for more pay and short
er hours The officials say that they ex-
pect TO have general answer ready by
Wednesday
The Washington times., 1903-03-23
RESENTED CHARGES
AGAINST INSPECTORS
MRS. MAVERICK WILL BE
FREE WITHIN A YEAR
Home Office So Informs Attorneys
in Vast Land Suit.

NEW YORK, March PA London dis
patch TO the Evening World" says that
the American attorneys OF Mrs. Flor
ence Maybrick. the American woman
convicted fourteen years ago OF having
poisoned her English husband with
arsenic. have been informed by the home
Office that they may expect her 20 be
free within one year. They have been SO
informed in order that they may use this
information 10 obtain pos. ponement of
a suit in which Mrs. Maybrick and her
mother are engaged over immense tracts
OF land in Virginia. West Virginia and
Kentucky
The action was not taken by the Eng
hsh authorities as the result OF diplo-
matte action. They have persiste1tly re-
fused 10 grant any pardon in the face of
persistent appeals from the United
States. That her release is now to be OBJ
tanned is due to efforts of her attorneys
and American women OF note who inter
ested themselves In her behalf
Although Mrs. Maybrtck's sentence
was for life. there is a rule under which
life prisoners may be released at the
end OF twenty years Counting time re-
mission for good behavior. her case
would come Up for consideration next
fall and the announcement made is prac-
tically a promise that action at that
time will be favorable.
The Washington times., 1903-03-23
SUBURBAN SWANPS
CAUSED BY HEAVY RAIN
Washout on the Outlying Electric
Lines.

Rain has been pouring down almost un-
intermittently since Friday night and at
a today 3.S4 inches had fallen The
downpour has been pretty general east
OF the Mississippi. but at present the
storm is moving steadily eastward over
the sea.
The local Weather Bureau expects the
rain to clear in the next twenty-four
hours. so it will not be necessary 10 get
out the ark.
Telegraphic adviees from points along
the upper Potomac do not indicate that
food is probable The rise at Harper's 4
Ferry has been but three feet A six
foot rise at that point means but six
inches at Georgetown.
Other rivers in this section Of the
country are also rising. but reports re-
eeived at the Weather Bureau do rot in
dicate danger OF severe floods Nor is IL
anticipated that the amount OF water TO
escape after the rains cease Will be suf-
ficient TO cause foods.
Many OF tie suburbs around Wash
ington have been converted into swamps.
resulting in musn iucanyenienee but no
danger
The heavy rains OF last night caused q
washout at the crossing OF the Chevy
Chase and the Tenleytown and Rock
Vile electric line at Somerset Heights
Cars were run TO the washout from
both ends OF the line and transfers
were given which entitled the holders
H.
connection.
Hundreds OF raeegoers were disap-
pointed. The opening day races at Ben
ming will be run In mud ankle deep. thus
uPsetting many carefully arranged plans.
The Washington times., 1903-03-23
MRS. BURDICK WILL
TAKE THE STAND TODAY
Murdered Mans Counsel Also to
Testify.

BUFFALO. y. Y. March 23.-Uuusual
interest was manifested in the inquest
into the murder OF Edwin L. Burdick to-
day as it was known that Mrs. Bur
dick. the widow. would be called p the
stand to tell what she knew Of the trag-
edy.
II was also expected tha; her friend
ship for Arthur r. Pennen would b.
inquired into by District Attorney Coats
worth. and eager eyes looked sor the let
ter that was said TO be in the posses
sion CT the police and which passed be
tween Pennell and Mrs BurdiCk when
the former was IN New York.
Another witness that it was thought
would lend interest 10 the proceedings
was George c. Miller. counsel for Bur
dick. who has all along refused TO say
anything about the case. Mr.. Miller has
preferred 10 appear IL the case only as a
lawyer fer client. 1t is known that he
has all Of Burdick's private papers. II
any compromising letter from either Pen
nell or Mrs Burdick was in the posses
sion OF the murdered man. he knows Of
it. The letter which Pennell is said TO
have written TO Mrs. Burdies. and IN
which. II is said appear the words Il
feel that I must kill hin" (meaning
Burdicki, has not yet been made public.
and the officers in the case say that they
know nothing about
Superintendent OF Police Bull today
was asked II he had anything new in the
case. He said;
4 have not changed my opinion since
this case first came up. That there was
a woman in the case is still my belief
II were put on the stand I might am
piify this by saying that the woman was
assisted by a man
NEW YORK. March 23.-Mrs Seth T
Paine. who was 4 witness at the investi-
cation OF the Burdick murder mystery
ia Buffalo. came TO this city yesterday
and went TO the Waldorf She was ac-
companied by her husband II was said
IN Buffalo that Mrs. Paine went away
TO avoid any more publicity In cOnnec-
ticn with the case. Last night Mr. and
Mrs Paine lett the Waldorf and IL was
understood that she went TO visit
friend Of her mother In Brooklyn. al
whose house she may remain for a few
days. Mrs. Paine refused last night 70
discuss the Burdick case.
The Washington times., 1903-03-23
NO IMPROVEMENTS YET
POSSIBLE ON T STREET

On the recommendation Of Col. John
BiddIe. the Engineer Commissioner.
George w King. of 1925 Thirty second
Street northwest. will be Informed that
the Improvement OF T Street. between
Thirty-third and Thirty -ifth Streets
cannot be reached for two or three
years at the present rate or appropria
tions.
Colonel Biddle explains that the i'm
provement OF T Street was placed at
the foot OF the Georgetown schedule in
the Commissioners estimates for 1901.
The estimated cost OF the Improvement
is SIS. 600, and the amount OF work TO
be done at that time before reaching
this item was SCI 600. Colonel Biddle
shows that appropriations have been
rrade since 1901. aggregating $50 .OcO
leaving SOS .0o0 more TO be appropriated
before T Street can be reached
Colonel Biddle says the Commission
ers are authorized TO rearrGnge the
schedules in making up their estimates
for 1908. and at that time. he says. 1t
VIII be possible 10 give T Street fav-
orabIe consideration. II it is thought
best TO do so.
The Washington times., 1903-03-23
FLED FROM WRATH
OF ANGRY PARENTS
Mr.. and Mrs. Wirth Came
Here From New York.
BRIDES FATHER WEALTHY
Came Almost to Blows With Young
Husband in a Hotel and Chased
Him Through Central Park.

Mr.. and Mrs. 4. L. Wirth OF Milwau-
kee, are registered at the Shoreham.
They arrived in Washington last night
after most exciting time in New
York. subsequent to their elopement
last Wednesday,
Mr. Wirth is a wealthy man, being
vice president and director of the Ma
uonal DisulIing Company. and is at the
head OF the vinegar department Of that
concern. He met Mrs Wirth in Ger
many. She was Edna Double. the
daughter of Charles E Double. a
wealthy Boston and New York cotto1 1
merchant.
Much opposition to the marriage ex
listed on the part Of the brides parents.
and when Mr. Wirth arrived in New
York last Tuesday the Doubles refused
to have him come TO the house This
failed 20 prevent their meeting. and the
Two were married at the Little Church
Around the Corner"
When Mr.. Double learned OF the we'd
ding he was furious and threatened 10
prosecute the groom for kidnapping. the
bride being under age. Mr. Double met
the groom in the lobby OF the Waldorf
Astoria Immediately after the wedding
and scene ensued in which blows we're
imminent. The bride and groom OBJ
tanned a cab. and the angry father fol-
lowed \ chase through Central Park
ensued. and the young couple fed to New
Jersey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wirth returned TO New
York Saturday evening. and took apart
ments at the Savoy. reconciliation
was sought. but the parents Of the bride
were obdurate- Mrs. Double says they
must sue for peace. and while they may
be forgiven. the incident will not be for
gotten.
The Washington times., 1903-03-23
TACOMA AND SEATTLE
WAR OVER PRESIDENT
Latter to Be Appeased by Second
Visit.

The diplomatic efforts OF Senator Fos-
ter Of Washington 10 prevent 4 recur-
renee OF the inter-urban strife between
his home town-Tacoma-and the near
by city OF Seattle on the occasion OF the
Presidents Western trip have been
crowned with success and a change in
the Presidents itinerary has been ar
ranged. The Senator called at the
White House Offices today. accompe MED
by his new colleague. Senator Ankeny,
and both went away pleased with the re-
suit
The rivalry between Tacoma and
Seattle mas been almost war-Iike. and
the trip OF the President threatened TO
reopen the old strife because of the
preference in the arrangements given TO
Senator Fosters town. The original plan
was to 90 from Tacoma to Seattle by
boat. stopping at wicked" Bremerton.
where Hobson refused 10 go as comman-
dant OF the navy yard and Everett. TO
inspect both places. Although the plan
seemed feasible on the program. the
Seattle people feared more time would
be consumed than allotted and that the
Presidents arrival in their town would
be delayed until late at night Satur-
day. The new schedule follows:
Arrive at Tacoma Friday, May 22. and
remain until Saturday. May 23. at 9
a. m. when the trip aboard "The Flyer
on Puget Sound will be begun and
visit made 10 the Bremerton navy yard.
From there the boat will proceed direct
10 Seattle. Instead of to Everett ard
arrive at Seattle al o'clock. lunch hay-
ing been served on the boat The cele-
bration there will last until $3.50 O'Clock.
when the boat viii again be taken TO
Everett. arriving ri $3.50 o'clock. Leay-
ing there at and getting dinner on the
boat, the President Will reach Seattle
again at o'clock
What VIII the President do them
inquired Senator Ankeny OF Secretary
Loeb. as Senator Foster started to say
goOd-by.
We'll. / guess he'll be ready to go to
bed. after such extensive hospitality as
that" returned the Secretary
The Washington times., 1903-03-23
TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE
OF A SCOTCH WOMAN
Swept Into Sewer and Attacked
by Rats.

PAISLEY. Scotland. March 23.-Sarah
E. Rafferty,. OF this place. is living to-
day, after having gone through one OF
the most terrifying experiences imagln-
able.
Last night she walked into the Espede-
hart Burn. which was flooded. She was
caught in the stream, and swept into
a sewer which connects with the River
Cart. She had given herself up for lost
when she managed to gain hold OF a
ledge in the sewer 10 which she clung.
The sewer was swarming with rats,
which attacked her
After clinging TO the ledge for eight
hours, she weakened, and was swept
into the river. She was picked up this
morning. and seems little the worse for
her experience.
The Washington times., 1903-03-23
PRESIDENT APPOINTS
SENATOR M'C0MAS' MAN
No Other Reason for Change in Hagers-
town PostmasteTship.

President Roosevelt today decided to
appoin. Harry x. Startzman. postmaster
at Hagerstown. Md. in accordance with
the recommendation OF Senator Nc
Comas. The incumbent is James p. Har-
ter. No special reason is assigned for
the change. beyond the fact that Startz-
man was the Senator's choice.
A Johns Hopkins University professor
has been mentioned as a probable mem
Der OF the commission to be named
shortly by the President. TO enter into
a convention with Mexico. China. and
other silver using countries, fixing the
ratio of exchange between gold and sill
yer in international trade. The Senator
discussed this mans qualifications with
the President. AID his selection is prob
able
The Washington times., 1903-03-23
PLANTERS CUT .L[YEE
TO OACCOhMODATE FLOOD
Intense Anxiety on the Lower
Mississippi

MEMPHIS. Tenn. March 23.-The
passing Of the flood crest to the lower
Mississippi River has caused the Gov
ernment engineers and others in those
districts TO watch with increasing anx-
iety the condition of the levees. So ca-
no breaks have been reported.
In the immediate Memphis district.
the situation is greatly improved. The
water is falling gradually and in many
places the number OF guards on the
levees has been reduced. There Is no
doubt but that the three breaks north
OF Mmphis on the Arkansas side OF
the river. did much to cause the pres
ent relieved feeling.
The Washington times., 1903-03-23
Mr. FISH FORMALLY
ASSUMES HIS DUTIES

NEW YORK. March 23-HamiIton
Fish formally entered upon his duties
as assistant treasurer this morning and
took charge Of the subtreasIry. There
was no ceremony about il Jnless the
presence Of Ellis II. Roberts. United
States Treasurer. and score OF assis-
tants could be so construed. Their pres
ence. however was for the purpose cf
making a count of the money in the
vaults. SO that the exact amount tLerein
when Mr. Fish took Office Nigh; be re-
corded.
One OF the first acts of the new nssis-
tant treasurer was to reappoint George
w. NARROW acting assistant treasurer.
Mr.. NARROW is cashier ana he ~Ss the
Erst choice OF many bankers Tor the
place TO which Mr. Fish was appointed
The Washington times., 1903-03-23
MANY SENATORS VISIT
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
Discuss Details of His West
ern Trip.
M ON TAN TO CELEBRATE
Stops Will Be Made at Harrison and
Boise City-pleas From
North Dakota.

Senators cOnferring about details of
the Presidents trip or saying good-by to
the President formed the larger part of
the list Of callers at the White House
Offices today. Among them were Sena-
tors Cullom of Illinois. Warren and
Clark of Wyoming; Hepburn OF Idaho;
Foster and Ankeny, of Washington;
Spooner Of Wisconsin: Hansbrough OF
North Dakota. Hale of Maine. DilIing-
ham OF Vermont. Daniel and Martin OF
Virginia. and Cockrell of Missouri
Senator CulIom will be unable TO be
In Chicago when the President stops
there on April and came to tell the
President Of his regret. The Senator ex-
poets 10 leave Washington In a few days
for Atlantic City to recuperate from
tol and will remain there nearly q
month. On april IS he viii address a
meeting in Philadelphia. under the aus
pices of the Political Science Associa-
tion Of the University CT Pennsylvania.
senator Hepburn informed Secretary
Loeb of some additional details planned
for the Presidents entertainment in
Idaho. The first days main stop viii
be at Harrison. on May &c. and the other
big celebration will lie in Boise City
two days later. after the intervening
day has been spent in Montana.
Senator Hansbrough brought TO the
President the appeal OF his constituents
for additional stops in North Dakota. A
reference to the itinerary brought 20
light the fact that the proposed stops
would come between IL and y O'Clock
at night.