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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-03-18

JOHN H. CORNISH,
f. n. WAKEMAN, Chairman of Board.
Clerk OF Board
On motion Supervisor Matthews seconded by Super
visor Cleveland the clerk prosecuting
were authorized and instructed into
the village of Paw Paw in accordance with previous
luton passed in regard the old
the proposition is accepted by the village of Paw
On motion of Supervisor Coleman, seconded by Super
visor HILL Supervisor Squier elected delegate
the annual meeting 1.-The supervisors
held at Lansing.
On motion of Supervisor Coleman, seconded by Super
visor Wdey, Supervisor Cleveland elected
for said meeting
On motion of Supervisor Dnman seconded by Super
visor Kennedy, the of dollars appropriated
the benefit of the said supervisors association
On motion of Supervisor Dllman, by Super
visor Waber the bills attending the inquest of Patrick Muir
ply amounting to S21O0 allowed the
draw orders for the
On motion of Supervisor Coleman seconded by Super
visor Widey, the clerk authorized
order in favor of John Marshall the S3OOO
book of maps used in connection with
treasurers office.
motion Supervisor Widey, seconded by Supervisor
Dannee the county authorized
have additional SO insurance placed
house, and SIC, 10000 insurance on the Jail.
motion of Supervisor Diman, seconded Supervisor
Hill, rising of thanks chairman
clerk of the board of supervisors for the efficient
which all had been conducted and the many
. teses shown.
The minutes of to-days proceedings read by the
clerk and approved.
IN motion O. Supervisor Coleman, seconded by Super
visor Wildey, board adjourned sine die.
JOHN II. CORNISH
F. n. WAKEMAN, Chairman.
Clerk.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-03-18
FRIDAY. JANUARY 8. 1900.

Board met to adjournment; roll called quorum
present
The minutes of yesterdays proceedings read and
approved.
The committee claims presented following pay roll
State of Michigan, county of Van Buren,:
We, the undersigned chairman clerk of
supervisors of the said certify
that the following the roll of
as presented and allowed by the committee claims for
attendance and mileage during their
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-03-18
ONE OF DIR. CUPID'S PRESCRIPTIONS

That Love sometimes cures disease Is
fact that has recently been called TO tho
attention of the public by a prominent
physician and college professor. In some
nervous diseases of women, such as hys-
terra this physician gives instances where
women were put in a pleasant frame a
mind, were made happy by falling in love.
and in consequence were cured OF their
nervous troubles-the weak, nervous sys-
tenn toned and stimulated by little Dr.
Cupid became strong and vigorous, al
most without their knowledge. Many
woman is nervous and irritable, feels drag
ged down and worn out for no reason that
She can think of She may be ever 50
much in love, but DIR. Cupid fails to cure
her In ninety nine per cent. OF these
cases il is the womanly organism which
requires attention; the weak back, dizzy
spells and black circles about the eyes, are
only symptoms. Go 10 the source OF the
trouble and correct the irregularities, the
drains on the womanly system and the
other symptoms disappear. So sure OF II
is the Worlds Dispensary Medical Assocla-
ton proprietors of DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription, that they offer $500 reward
for women who cannot be cured of leucor-
rhea, female weakness, prolapsus, or fall
ing of the womb All they ask is fair
and reasonable trial OF their means of cure.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets clear the
complexion and sweeten the breath, they
cleanse and regulate the stomach, liver and
bowels and produce permanent benefit and
do not react on the system. One is
gentle laxative.
"The Common Sense Medical Adviser
is sent free, paper-bound, for Fl one-cent
stamps to pay expense OF mailing only.
Send 81 stamps for cloth bound copy.
AddTSss, Worlds Dispensary, Buffalo, NY.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-03-18

Given under hands this, the day of January A.
d 1904
JOHN H.. CORNISH
f. N WAKEMAN, Chairman of Board.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-03-18
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
January Session. A. d. 1904.

Financial of drains in Van Buren, county, as
by county drain commissioners:
Eagle Lake dran-Paw Paw, Decatur, Hamilton and Law
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
A Man of Action, Who Can BE Relied
ON in Emergencies.

A Man of Action, Who Can BE Relied
ON in Emergencies.
Theodore Roosevelt occupies a unique
position in the estimation of the Ameri-
can people. 1t is not that other men in
public life are not honest, or earnest or
ible-these qualities are not
rare. 1t issthat Mr.. Roosevelt combines
them in an unusual way. He is possess
ed of great physical vitality and mental
energy; he has of his own taste and his
own motion entered into various occu-
pations that have put him in touch and
sympathy with all classes of men, high
and low. When he was a ranchman he
made the cowboys his friends so that
when he became a soldier they clamored
to be of his regiment. He became Police
Commissioner in New York, not for ''the
money there was in it," as was the Gus
tom in New York, but to see that certain
abuses were remedied. They were rem
edied in spite of the opposition of other
members of the board. He became As
sistant Secretary of the Navy in order
to carry out certain plans of naval pro-
gress. He enlisted in the Spanish war
from patriotic motives and made a rec
ord. He was elected Governor of New
York on account of his public services
and was nominated for Vice President
against his own wishes for the same
reason. In all these positions and as
President of the United States he has
done his duty fearlessly and honestly.
The people have learned to regard him
as man of action; as man who does
things, and who can be relied on in an
emergency. In common phrase he is
regarded as man who will do to tie
to-"
Against such record as this the neg
alive record Of a man who has done
nothing but write legal opinions and in
dOrse Democratic platforms amounts to
nothing. As a man of executive ability
and Of action Judge Parker is mot in
itO
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06
Mr.. FAIRBANKS LETTER.
A Clear and Effective Statement Of
Republican Principles,

Senator Fairbanks's letter of accept
ance is a document which appeals direct
ly to the business men and workers gen.
orally. 1t states clearly some Of the most
important, but perhaps not sufficiently
understood, tenets of the Republican
party in its conflict with Democracy.
In calling attention to the service done
to the entire country by the establish
ment of the Bureau of Commerce and
Labor, with special department to deal
with corporations, the Senator points out
the first real attempt by the government
to deal with the trust problem. He clear
ly sees that the regulation of the great
combinations of capital by law is pos
sible, is necessary, and he shows the
consistent course of the Republican party.
i'll this regard.
As to our foreign policy Senator Fair
banks rightly considers that we have
much to be proud Of in the firm, conser-
vative and thoroughly broad and Chris
tan policy which has been adhered to
during the years of Republican admins
tration. The tremendous expansion in
our trade, our foreign interests and in
fuence has been accomplished by peace
full methods, and no remote sign Of war
mas appeared upon our norzon IN tn6
years following the establishment of new
National relations or our acquisition of
| vast territory in the far East.
In his enunciation Of the Republican
idea of the desirability of closer trade
relations with our great neighbor, Can
ada, the candidate for the Vice Presi-
dency is peculiarly happy. He is plainly
for a IOeral movement for reciprocity
between this country and the people just
over the line to the north. He also
emphasizes the value of the ''open door"
secured for us in China, and promises q
continuance of the benefits of that re-
suit of our recent foreign policy.
As whole, the letter of the Vice Pres
idential candidate is strong paper, one
which commands respect and confidence.
Senator Fairbanks is meeting the Ameri-
can people face to face. from one end
Of the country to the other, in his very
lively campaign. 1t is WELL however, to
have in hand his written opinions and
aspirations as public man on the great
questions at issue at this moment.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06
ASSAILIEG THE TARIFF.
Democrats Seem Determined to Force
a Disturbing Issue.

Dem OcratS Seem Determined TO torce
a Disturbing Issue.
Signs increase that the Democratic
leaders are determined to force the tariff
issue to the front in the presidential cam
paign. While Republicans will welcome
the discussion of this question, well
knowing that it is sure to add many
thousands of votes to their maiorities,
they cannot but regret the selection of
the tariff as the main issue, because OF
the unfortunate influence it will have up
on the business interests of the country.
So far this year the presidential cam
paign has not blocked business and finan-
cial activity. Affairs proceed as usual.
In all lines of business there is hope
fulness and confidence which is most en-
couraging. But if the country is to be
confronted with another visitation of tar
iff . revision agitation, with even re-
mote chance of success in the election,
there is bound to be a great slump in
the industrial world and corresponding
depression in all business interests.
1t is well remembered what happened
ten years ago, when, as President Roose-
welt puts it, "the last attempt was made
by means of lowering the tariff to pre-
vent some people from prospecting too
much. The attempt was entirely sue
cessful. The tariff law of that year was
among the causes which in that year
and for some time afterwards effectually
prevented anybody from prospecting too
much. and labor from pr0spering at all.
Undoubtedly it would be POSSIBLE at the
present time to prevent Lay of the trusts
from remaining prosperous by the simple
expedient Of making such a sweeping
change in the tariff as to paralyze the
industries of the country"
The people of the United States will
not soon court again the destruction and
panic of 1893. Once is enough for one
generation There will be a tremendous
vote against tariff legislation by the
Democrats.
The confidence of the country may
stand even throughout tariff revision
campaign, but it is risking a good deal
to raise that issue in the manner con-
templated. They, however. have every
thing to gain and nothing to lose. They
have got to have something to stand
upon, and complete failure in every other
attack made upon the Republican posi-
ton has driven them upon the tariff as
standing outpost of Republicanism
which can always be assailed. when
nothing else affords convenient target.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06
Per Capita Cost of Govern ment.

Democrats are circulating the state
ment that the per capita cost of main
tanning the government of the United
States is greater than in any other one
of the leading countries. This is Eot
true. In New Zealand, the cost of gov
eminent to each inha bitant is highest.
Il is $3S.3S. In Australia it is $3.50;
in the United Kingdom, $21.39; in
France, S17.S4; Belgium, S17.4O: Para
quay, $1I39; Austria Hungary, S126S;
Argentina, Sizes; Cuba, $12.40; Meth
erlands, $11.49; Portugal, $11.45: Spain,
$1,000; Sweden, 1914; German Empire,
S9.45; Canada, $500 In the United
States the per capita cost of govern
ment is $7.97.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06
YOUNG MAN /!

Young man, what makes the nation,
great?
Not mart or boundary or state,
Not argosies that sweep the sea
IT'S none of these that make us free;
IT'S none of these that keep us grand.
What is it makes and builds the land?
IT'S YOU!
Young man, who is the country's guide?
Who stands her guard on every side?
Not men of war that ride the foam,
Nor mountains piercing heavens dome,
Nor rivers rushing to the strand.
Who has the sure and guiding hand?
IT'S YOUi
Young man, who is the nations guard?
Not sullen gates with cannon barred,
Not harbor mouth or mountain pass
Nor fortresses where warriors mass.
Whom does the nation choose for guard?
Who DER her fate keeps watch and
ward?
IT'S YOU!
Young mani Young mani The endless
fight,
The endless stress of wrong and right
Wherein the ballot tells the tale
Is on again-yOu must not fall
Start right, vote right, think right, young
man
Who keeps the land Republican,?
IT'S YOU! \
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06
Legislative Landmarks.

Some of the landmarks of historic
legislation created during President
Roosevelt's administration are: (D The
law for the civil government of the Phil.
ippines; (2), Corporate legislation. chief
of which is that creating the Department
of Commerce and Labor, with broad
powers, which, in the nature of things,
must steadily grow; 60. Cuban reciproc.
ity, comforting material benefits on both
Cuba and the United States; a., The
treaty and laws that make the Panama
canal certainty; o., The law for the
irrigation of the arid lands of the great
West.
Against these accomplished results dur
ing one administration of the party that
does things, the Democratic party has
nothing to offer but empty words and
high-sounding promises.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06

Trust magnates having furnished the
funds to. carry on Parker's campaign,
will n,w be relegated to the rear. How
ever, Cord Meyer of the sugar trust and
other representatives of grasping corpo-
rations have such a hold on the Demo
cratic candidate that they will continue
to control him. Their relegation to the
rear is merely blind" to deceive the
people. When Parker visited New York
he told his managers he did not wish
his remarks on the trusts "queered," and
that during the remainder of the cam
paign the magnates who have been pa
rading and jubilating over his nomina-
ton should be less open in their demon
STATIONS of joy. He further said he
could not get close to the people as long
as the trust magnates openly shouted for
him. What the judge meant was that
his wealthy sponsors should keep dark
until after election, when they could
come to the front again.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06
Brran,. Mann. chesr.d. !,

1t is nor believed the Hon. Charles
A. Towne was very much humiliated at
Fort Wayne, Ind, when his audience
wildly cheered mention of Bryan's name
and remained silent when Parker's name
was spoken. Mr.. Towne was once a
leader of Silverites who went to New
York from Duluth, became counsel for
corporations and is now campaigning in
behalf of the candidate of the trusts.
Though Towne ostensibly deserted Bryan
for business reasons, he is believed to
be still an ardent admirer of the Ne
hraskan
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06

eff our oppcnents came into power
and attempted to carry out their
promises to the yilirinos by giving
them Independence, ana withdrawing
American control from the islands,
the result would be frigitful calamity
TO the Filipinos themsel res. and in its
larger aspect would amount to an in
ternationa1 criWe. Anarchy would
follows and the most violent anarchic
forces would be directed partly against
the civil government, partly against
all forms Of religions and educational
civilization. Bloody conflicts would
inevitably ensue In the archipelago,
and just as inevitably the islands
would become the prey OF the frat
power which I'm lite own selfish interest
took mp the task we had craven1y aban-
donsd. n-Roosevelt's letter Of acceptance.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06

Gold Democrats are beginning to fear
that Parker's gold telegram was a gold
brick Intended to deceive them. II Par
ker voted twice for Bryan and free sill
yer and then pretended to espouse the
cause of gold, what assurance, they ask,
can he give that he will not change
again to free silver if he is elected. With
Bryan in the cabinet as an adviser. the
gold standard could easily be weakened
by any insidious policy that Bryan might
evolve. Free silver will never be dead
issue as long as Bryan and any of his
former supporters, like Parker, for in
stance, remain on the political stage.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06
Pretty Girls Gone Republican.

The Washington Star is perfectly right
in intimating that all the pretty girls
have gone Republican when it says:
Better cut ready made clothing and bet
ter made shoes and hats are going on the
shelves of the country store. Rural maid
ems read the fashion notes and the aids to
beauty, and the girls with a homemade
look are becoming scarcer.
One of the best pieces of work Of the
Republican party-fortunately for the
party in power-has been its building up
of the rural delivery system. 1t has ac-
complished a tremendous work in the
extension of the work of the Postofice
Department.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06
Candidate and Platform,

This. years presidential election will
not be won by any formal platform. The
Republican platform is good, but the Re-
publican candidate is better. The truth
is Mr.. Roosevelt is the real platform
for both parties. He is the main point
of attack by the Democrats and the main
source of strength for the Republicans.
He would be elect ! without any plat
form except the record of the party and
his OWN
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06

total deposits $780,, COO, 900; in 1908 the
number Of depositors had increased to
1,3O5,2SS, and the deposits to 50 ,935, 000,-
600. an increase in round numbers of
S1,O2S,O 100000. As deposits in savings
banks are mainly by wage earners and
persons of moderate means the great in
crease in the number of depositors and
the aggregate deposits indicates general
prosperity-the result of Republican pol
icies and administration.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06
Nearly All for Roosevelt.

William f. Crerand, publisher Of the
Textile Trade Journal at 312 Broadway,
New York, has just completed canvass
Of the trade publications to learn their
attitude towards the national tickets.
These publications are non-partisan and
as a rule do not allow political discus
sions to appear in their columns. Mr..
Crerand's canvass shows that out of 500
of these publications 76S are for Roose-
welt and Fairbanks.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06

A tip to Republicans: Don't be scared
by Chairman Taggart's prophecies or
claims regarding the political outlook. In
1894, when he was chairman of the Dem
ocratic State Central Committee in In
diana, he claimed the State by 10000
votes up to the night before the cleo
ton. The next day the Republicans car
ried it by $4,000 plurality.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06

Among the reasons given by John s.
George, a lifelong Democrat and a
nephew of the late Governor r. p. Flow
er, of New York, for declaring his in
tention to vote for President Roosevelt,
is this:
''The Democratic leaders arc making
speeches against so-called militarism and
Imperialism, and they are demanding that
the Philippine Islands be given up and
abandoned, so far as the guardianship Of
believe that the American flag should ever
come down from any pole that it is once
raised upon"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06
Democratic TriAing.

The Democratic party processes 3
most sacred reverence for the constitu-
ton, yet by nominating an octogenariau
for Vice President it has shown utter
disregard for the provision of the COM
stitution which, in case of the death or
inability of the President, devolves his
duties upon the Vice President. No
party has a right to trif1e with great
public interests in that manner.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06

Judge Parker's attempt to pose as a
bulwark against Democratic attacks on
the personal honor and integrity of
President Roosevelt" is one of the hu-
morous incidents of the campaign. No
Democrat has yet had the temerity to
assail the Presidents personal honor
and integrity" and none is likely to make
the attempt while the President is awake.
Parker evidently has gone into the circus
business
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06

July 1, 1898, the last year of the
Harrison administration, the public debt
was $12.55 per capita for the entire pop
ulation of the United States. July /,
1897, after four years Of Democratic ad-
ministration during a time of profound
peace, it had increased to $3.50, an in
crease of one dollar per head for every
man, woman and child in the United
States. That is fair specimen of Dem
ocratic Management of public affairs.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06
rha bill to andow apricnltnral coli

The bill to endow agricultural colleges
by land grants and to establish agricul-
tural experiment stations was introducoo
many years ago by Republican Sena@
tor, Morrill, of Maine, and was passed
by Republican Congress and signed b
a Republican President. These college,
and experiment stations have been Of ira-
mense benefit to agriculture. They owe
their establishment to the party that
docs things"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06

1t is the amount of feed al
can raise for his stock and not
Der of acres ranged over that
his profit for the year. All thi
irrigation insures the maximuf
for each acre of ground.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06

One of the incidental benefits Of Re-
publican rule is the general Improvement
in the condition Of the roads traversed
by rura; free delivery carriers. This is
particularly true in Western States,
where the improvement was most
needed.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06

The Democratic managers have com
piled list of shutdowns Of mills dur.
ing the Roosevelt adDrnistra ton.
glance at the list shows that ninetenths
of the mills and factories closed were
temporarily shut down for repairs. THE
list is a stake"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06

Probably the greatest harm done by
vast wealth IL the harm that we Of
moderate means do ourselves when We
Let the vices of envy and hatred enter
deep int our own natures."-From
Roosevelt's speech at Providence, R. l., August
23rd, lo01
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06

The question is now being d
to whether a shadow can &C.
The answer must be in the
to those who believe there
plank in the. st. Louis platte
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06

This country is now in a high state ~
prosperity. Never before did all the
economic forces work together so united
ly for national welfare and prosperity
as during the last few years. Would e
be wise to exchange that condition Tor
one not merely of uncertainty but Of ~
most certain disaster?
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06

The New York Herald has printed a
fac-simile of Judge Parker's gold tele-
gram. It should furnish companion
piece by printing facsimile of his silver
ballot in 1896 or 1900
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06

In 1896, when Mckinley was first
elected, there were 9S8 savings banks:
now there are LOIS, an increase of 10
per recent. In 1896 the number of depositors
in savings banks was 5,065, 494 and the
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06

"The poorer classes of foreign illit-
Grated are used to conditions with
whichs happily, our workmen are un-
famiIiar."-Senator Fairbanks in the Senate,
January H. 1893
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-06

Under the lead Of the Republican
party nearly all Of the time for over
forty years the United States, from be-
ing third-class power among the ma
tons, has become in every respect first.