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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-07-08
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-07-08
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cient, will accomplish anything she
makes up her mind to do.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-07-08
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-07-08
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-07-08
Card of Thanks.

We desire to express our thanks to the
neighbors and friends for their sympa-
thy and aid in our recent bereavement,
and the members of the Eastern Star,
Maccabees and other friends for the
beautiful flowers.
VIM. DOWNING,
Mr.. AND MRS. f. Z. DOWNING,
ALVIN DOWNING.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-07-08
FROM THE PEOPLE.

TUnder this head we will publish from time TO
time communications on topics OF public interest
All articles must be accompanied by the name OF
the writer. While willing 10 give publicity TO the
views OF our readers, il suitable for publication,
do not pretend 20 sanction all that IS printed IN
this column, and will make editorial comment
when we see ht TO do so.-ED.l
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-07-08
Card of Thanks.

We desire to thank the friends and
neighbors for their assistance and sym
pathy and the flowers that were given
us during the illness and death of our
dear mother.
Mrs. MARIA Lucas,
Miss ELLA PIKE,
Mrs. FLORENCE DEMING,
CHESTER, CHARLES AND
WILLIAM PIKE.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-07-08

1t. Charles, Mich, July Tn IN
alteration over a woman, Bob Farm
er, aged 10 years. probably fatally in
jured Joe Ashburn, aged 20. with
stone. smashing his head badly. Farm
er escaped, but his description has been
'phoned to all the police centers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-07-08

FRANK r. ellison, the veteran editor
of the Benton Harbor Palladium, passed
away at his home July 4. He was one
of natures noblemen and is sincerely
mourned by the newspapermen of the
state, being known to and esteemed as a
personal friend by nearly every Michi-
gan editor.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-07-08

The "Under- the-oaks" celebration at
jackson was a great success, fitting
observance of the anniversary of the
birth of Americas greatest political
party. The speeches of Secretary Hay
and Senator Fairbanks were of the
strongest type, sounding the keynote of
the republican national campaign, which
may now be considered as fairly launched.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-07-08
Pioneer Ypsilanti Man Dios.

Ypsilanti, Mich, july Alderman
George Palmer. aged 10, died here from
injuries received by falling through a
hay chute and being kicked by the
frightened horse. Palmer lived here
thirty years, and was in the grocery
business fifteen years. Five children
survive him.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-07-08

VAN buren, republicans are very well
pleased to have P. II. Kelley's name on
the state ticket. While he now resides
in Detroit, we claim him as Van Buren,
county boy, and his many friends here
are proud of his success.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-07-08

To The republican electors of the state of Michigan
The state convention of the republicans Of Mich
gan hereby called TO meet in the city of Saginaw
Wednesday, September z, 1904, at eleven O'Clock in
the forenoon, for the purpose of nominating three
candidates for the office of Justice of the supreme
court and for the transaction of such other bust
ness as ray properly come before the convention.
Van Buren, county is entitled to II delegates.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-07-08
Republican Ticket.

CONGRESSIONAL.
Member Of Congress oath district
Edward L. Hamilton,
COUNTY.
Judge Of Probate-David Anderson.
Sheriff-John II. Britton.
County Clerk-William {. Mosier.
County Treasurer-Daniel M. Allen.
Register Of Deeds-Milton l.. Decker.
Prosecuting Attorney-Russell M Chase
Drain Commissioner-Herbert L. McElheny.
County Surveyor-WarreD III. Goss.
Circuit Court Commissioners-Oran w. Rowland,
Fred c. Coggshall.
Coroners-Iohn r. Giffen,
Francis r. Cady.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-07-08
Republican State Judicial Convention.

LEGISLATIVE.
Representative Nathan F. Simpson.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-29

dered the soup kitchens and heavy
transport to withdraw. The dust
raised by the carts and mule teams
informed the Japanese Of the move
ment, and they at once pushed the
attack upon the Russian right and
ON the center of the position. The
36th Siberian Brigade withdrew
stop late from its position on the
'enemy's flank and suffered severe
:N3in its long march backward un-
fire to regain the main column.
The japanese force from .Tian-
successfully accomplished
I'M a wide turning movement, the
mAneuver designed by Gen. Stakel-
berg for his own left. The Russian
PRESERVES, however, were materially
strengthened by reinforcements,
ard were able to repulse this at
tack, saving the Russian position
permitting Gen. Stakelberg to
successfully e~xtricate his troops
IfrSM their awkward quarters in
the valley.
At 3 o'clock in the afternoon the
engagement was finished and the
Japanese held the position.
The fight had an importance al
together outside of it's immediate
results. because it confirmed the
Japanese in their determination
to tighten their grasp upon the
Russian forces, changing their at
tack from a number of isolated
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-29
RUSSIANS PLANNED A MAcERSF0NTElN But
everything WORKED WRONG At WAFANcH0

Orders Not Carried Out and Orders Mistaken Lost the Day for Gen.
StakeIberg-MarveIous Accuracy Of Japanese Gunnery-Russian
Soldiers Ratified Because They Must Fight a Foe Unseen and Who
Makes No smoke-Dousias Story Writes Of a Hot Fight.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-29

armies acting independently into
Fone combined force operating with
a common purpose-the closure up
on Liao-Yang and Mukden. Re-
lexly in enjoined upon Gen. Kuro-
patkin the concentration which has
characterized his strategy ever
since June Is.
: Although the honors of the battle
which was mainly an artillery en-
gagement, fell to the Japanese, 1t
amply demonstrated the Russian
foot soldiers logged power of re-
sistance and extraordinary ability
to take punishment from an unseen
enemy %showering shrapnel upon
his positions.
IL there Is n thing more than
another that initiates against the
Russian army in this war, 1t IL
the impossibility Of direct engage
ment. The men r always oppos-
ed by an unseen enemy. A distin.
guished officer remarked to me the
other day: II have been in con.
slant contact with the enemy for
two months and a half, fighting
Is engagements and have only seen
the Japanese on three occasions. .
Smokeless powder. modern weap-
ons, long distance artillery, affect
the morale of troops which are
constitutionally brave more than
any incident Of warfare. Men who
will bear any amount of fatigue.
who will storm any redoubt. who
will face any odds, are, by very
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-29
connecticut TAKES
TO THE water

that it Is the first ship of the modern
navy to be constructed by the navy
department and not by private con-
| tract the progress Of it's construction
, has been watched with keen interest
in naval circles.
The Connecticut is $50 feet long
| and has a beam of rs feet 10 inches.
Her normal mean draft with 300 tons
| Of coal in her bunkers will be "a feet
6 inches. Her normal displacement
will be 10000 tons. Her complement
will be AZ. officers and go men. She
will be fitted with twin screws and
IL Babcock-W Wilcox boilers, develop
ing 1880 horse power. She will
have a speed Of Is knots.
Her turret armor will be 12-inch
Krupp steel and her barbette armor
1O-inch Krupp, while the side armor
will be IL inches thick at the more
exposed portions of the hull, tapering
down to nine inches at the bow and
stern.
be more powerful than any American
| b%attleships now af6at. She will have
four 12-inch guns in the fore and
after turrets, and eight eight-inch
| guns in turrets at. each corner Of the
supe%rstructure. In addition the main
battery will have IL ~seven-inch guns.
This size rifle is an innovation In
naval armament. but it is believed
| they may be handled almost as easily
as the eight-inch gun. and is expected
to be much more effective in armor
\ piercing than the six-inch rapid-fire
rifles. The secondary battery also
will have larger guns than hitherto
have been used. 1t will be composed
of 20 three-inch rapid-ire guns, dis
charging 14-pound shells; IL three
FOUNDER semi-automatic rifles, eight
one-pounder automatic rifles, two
three-inch field guns. and eight ma
chine guns. In addition 1t will be
pedo tubes.
The vessel will be thoroughly
equipped with electrical appliances
for handling ammunition, aiming the
] guns, and for all other necessary pur-
poses. 1t is now an accepted theory
that in order to do satisfactory shoot
ing there should be a continuous aim
that is to say. the gun should be
pointed steadily at the target, no mat
ter how the vessel moves One
method Of doing this is by keeping
the weapon in a horizontal position
all the time NV an automatically con-
trolled electric motor. The guns on
the Connecticut will be equipped with
! such motors.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-29

anese with artillery and infantry
in the valley while a strong force
of infantry made a turning move
ment on the left and permitted
a general attack. The cavalry
were held in on the right.
To that end Gen. S~takelberg or
dered the 35th Brigade Of Siberian
Rifles to march at daybreak east
ward behind the first line Of hills,
to encircle the Russian center and
the highlands beyond. and SO come
In upon the Japanese right about
the time the main attack should
have been developer.
The plan was robbed Of Its eff
cheney by the heavy reinforcements
received by the Japanese In the
course Of the night of June Ia.
These relnforcements added four
brigades to the Japanese right, and
doubled its strength there. At the
same time men poured into the
Japanese left and enabled the enc
my to occupy the village OF Tian-
tantse with a force of four brigades
which the Russians had not pre-
pared to meet.
The Russian force detailed to
effect the turning movement on
the Japanese right did not leave
its bivouac until 8 o'clock In the
morning. by which time the two
armies were fully engaged.
BY 8 o'clock II became apparent
to Gen. Stakelberg that something
had gone wrong with his brigade
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-29

ed a terrible, marked by remark
able precision of aim, upon the
Russian guns. In IL minutes the
Russian batteries were silenced
and at $50 o'clock we're out of
action.
The japanese then, shifting their
guns to a position between the rail-
way and the river. bombarded the
station Of Wafangho and the troops
in the valley. The station build
ings were destroyed and the great
err part Of the Red Cross train In
waiting there was shattered.
Gen. Stakelberg had not been
idle. He had moved his infantry
from their position on the south
ern slopes Of the hill to the top
Of the ridge to the right of, and
parallel with, the railway line.
At the same, time about II
o'clock Of the forenoon, he posted
his Notwithstanding OF one
regiment OF the 35th Siberian divi-
sion. FIVE companies of the Tobolsk
regiment and 10 batteries Of artill-
ery-upon the hills overlooking
the railway station Of Wafangho
and protecting his retreat by rail.
Freshly arrived reinforcements
were detained and were marched
straight from the railway wagons
to the spurs of the hills Immediate
ly west of the line.
At IL o'clock. realizing that he
was outnumbered and overweight
ed In artillery, Gen. Stakelberg Or
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-29

NEW YORK. Sept. 29.-In view of
probably the largest crowd that ever
witnessed a launching in this coun-
try the battleship Connecticut slid
down the ways and took her maiden
plunge In the deep at IL O'Clock this
morning. The launching took place
vessel is being built. A half hou be-
fore the event the gates of the yards
were thrown open and the public
swarmed in by the thousands. 1t
was the first launching Of a modern
battleship in this vicinity and as q
consequence the public was exceed
ingly eager to witness the event.
AS the huge hulk slid from the
ways into the East river the christen-
Ing ceremony was performed by Miss
Alice Welles, granddaughter of Gid
con Welles Of Connecticut, who was
secretary of the navy under Presi-
dents Lincoln and Johnson. Miss
Welles broke IN the vessels bow a
gold-necked bottle Of champagne
draped with the national coiors.
The launching was witnessed by
many invited guests who were receiv-
ed by Admiral Rodgers. commandant
Of the navy yard. In addition to the
by Governor Chamberlain and his
staff, there were present a large num-
Der of naval officers from Boston.
Philadelphia. Washington and other
points. Great precautions had been
taken to insure a successful launch
ing. On the ways was spread Is, 900
pounds Of launching grease. Ready to
grab h vessel almost as oon as she
struck the water We're powerful tugs
which were used to take her to her
mornings. To prevent any accident
and to keep the course clear, the
police boats, revenue cutters and the
yard launches patrolled the water to
keep all other boats u of the way.
AS the vessel struck the water the
craft on the Manhattan side of the
river, together with the factories in
the vicinity, sent up a deafening
shrek from their countless whistles.
To this din was added the booming
of cannon and the shouts Of the thou
sands of spectators.
After the launching the christening
party and other distinguished visi-
tors were entertained at luncheon by
Admiral Rodgers and the other Off
GERS of the navy yard.
The battleship launched today is a
sister ship to the Louisiana which
was launched a few weeks since at
Newport News. In view of the fact
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-29
TAKE the CANADA
ATLANTIC

OTTAWA, Ont, Sept. 29.-In Do
minion railroad circles much interest
is manifested in the half-yearly meet
ing of the Grand Trunk railway in
London today as 1t is expected that
action will be taken whereby the
Grand Trunk will acquire the Canada
Atlantic railway. The Canada Allan
tic runs from Parry sound on
Georgian bay. connects with the
Grand Trunk at Coteau Crossing, St.
Lawrence river. and also makes con
n~ection with the Vermont Central.
Boston & Maine. Delaware & Hudson.
and Rutland railways in the United
States. The effect of this addition
Will be to consolidate the Grand
Trunk system. especially in its ca
pacities for handling the grand trade
from the west. 1t will also give the
Grand Trunk a direct route from
Montreal to Georgian Bay.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-29
MINING EXHIBIT
THE BEST EVER

Handsome diplomas have been pre-
pared and will be given this year as
awards in the mining department of
the Spokane Interstate fair meeting
from October 3 to 8. w. A.. Coplen,
superintendent of this department, in
sisted on something good in this line
and the management of the fair au-
thorized him to spare no expense In
obtaining designs. drawings and work
which would make a handsome diplo-
ma. These will be awarded by COM
petent judges for the best exhibits in
the mineral departments, Various
diplomas will be given in each class
Of ores.
Mr.. Coplen is much pleased with
the outlook for a good mineral de-
partment. Already ore has commenced
coming in and is being taken immedi-
ately to the fair grounds, where it
will have first choice of position.
This first shipment OF ore sent to
Spokane was from the CRANKY smelt-
er at Grand Forks, b. c., and from
some of the mining properties In that
vicinity. A. b. Hodges. general super
intendent for the CRANKY Consoiidat-
ed Mining, Smelling & Power COM
pany. personally arranged to have the
shipment sent to Spokane. Many Of
the mines around Grand Forks also
sent ores along with the specimens
from the smelter. The shipment in
GUIDED $50 pounds Of blistering. matte
and other rich and fine samples from
the smelter. There are three boxes
OF these. There also was included in
the shipment a box Of ore samples
from the mines. This box weighed
175 pounds.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-29

on the left. He sent to demand
an explanation. and at the same
time issued orders indicating lines
of retreat for the various units
engaged, should a withdrawal be
rendered advisable.
The brigadier in command of the
35th misinterpreted these instruct
ions, and commenced at NICE to
fall back into his reserve position.
By the time this was corrected,
the forenoon had practically passed
and the 35th brigade came into
action for the first time at II
O'Clock, when it gave a welcome
relief to the Japanese pressure in
the center.
Meanwhile, the Japanese had at.
tackled our positions with artillery
from a point in the loop of the
river considerably to the west and
south of the main Russian batter.
les. From there the enemy pour
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-29
BLOOD

On account of It's frightful hideous-
ness, Blood Poisoning is commonly
called the King of All Diseases. It
may be either hereditary or contract
ed. Once the system is tainted with
II. the disease may manifest itself In
h form OF Scrofula. Eczema, Rheu-
matte Pains, Stif or Swollen Joints,
Eruptions or Copper Colored Spots on
h Face or Body. little Ulcers In the
Mouth or on the Tongue. Sore Throat,
Swollen Tonsils. Falling out Of the
Hair or Eyebrows, n finally a Lep-
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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-29
SURF Cu1E ron PILES.

itching piles produce moisture and
cause itching. This form, as we'll as
blind. bleeding or protruding piles,
are cured by DR.. Bo-san-ko's Pile
Remedy. Stops itching and bleeding.
Absorbs tumors. soc q Jar at drug
gists. or sent by mail. Treatise free.
Write me about your case. DIR. Boz
sanko. Philadelphia, Pa. For sale by
all druggists.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-29
BY Douglas Story.

NSOpyil6ht NY thO AVG "oPupSA AA
terprise Association
There was no correspondent,
British or American, present at the
battle of Wapang-Ho. 1t may be,
therefore, that an account based
upon the statement of the man
who planned the fight, an old COM
rade, in other wars, the chief OF
staff of General Stakelberg, will
even now be deemed not too late
for presentation.
The battle was designed by the
Russians as a second Magersfon,
tein. The infantry lay, strongly
intrenched, in positions on the
right of the railway. The guns
were placed low down on the
ground at the foot of the kopjes
in the center of the general posi-
ton.
The plan was to hold the Jap
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-29
CURED HExH0R1HAaHs OF TIN
LUNGS.

Several years since my lungs were
SO badly affected that I had many
hemmorhages." writes A.. NJ. AXE Of
Wood, Ind. II took treatment with
several physicians without any bene-
fit. / then started to take Foley's
Honey and Tar and my lungs are now
as sound as a bullet. 1 recommend
II In advanced stages of lung trou-
ble." Sold by Chas. McNab. 402 Rtv-
erside avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-29
GOV. FERGUSON

TULSA, o. IA, Sept. ga largely
attended reunion was held here today
Of the old soldiers from various parts
Of Missouri, Indian Territory and
Oklahoma Governor Ferguson was
among those who addressed the gath.
ering.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-29

reason Of their valor, the most
difficult to maneuver when the
enemy Is hidden and beyond pos
sibility OF physical reach.
DOUGLAS STORY.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-29

Your blood goes through your body
with jumps and bounds, carrying
warmth and active life to every part
II you take HOLSTERS Mountain Tea.
So cents. Tea or N .x ~
by y
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-09-29

Mayor Harrison has chosen as
the typical Chicago girl a maiden
who writes poetry and wears a
No. 3 shoe. The mayor loves his
little joke, he do.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-29
Methodist Ladies .. Grocery Clerks.

Methodist Ladies as Grocery Clerks.
John York has the largest force oil
clerks and solicitors In his grocery
house In the territory today. The
Methodist ladies' prevailed on hin. TO
turn his store over to them for a day
on the agreement that they are TO
get ten per cent OF the cash taken In
for the groceries they sell. nothing
but cash sale 10 count In the deal.
The result was that the ladies' have
turned solicitors and brought In all
kinds Of orders all day long. Mrs.
Clarence Iden, Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Dearth
and Mrs. schIott constitute the force
wrapping mp goods this morning Mrs.
Koogler, Mrs. Hedgcock, and Mr..
Mrs. Kingsley and Mrs. Geyer at.
tended to the wants Of customers In
the evening. Mrs. Stirrat is the cash.
Ter for the ladies. II Is expected that
quite a considerable amount will be
realized for the church.