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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-04-28
4 Natural History Survey.

The object of a natural history survey
is to encourage the study of the plants
and animals Of the state, and the pub
LEGATION of such reports as will be of
economic, scientific and educational
value.
Such a survey will show the plants
and animals of every part of the state
aud will locate the states resources in
natural history. such as peat, mari, for.
ests and the kinds of fish and game and
their habitats. The United States gov
eminent duplicates the amount contrib
uted by the state and several of our sis
ter states have availed themselves of
this opportunity. In 1897 Michigan be-
gan a geological and natural history sur
vey, but for lack Of funds the natural
history survey was discontinued in 1910
very much to the detrment of the state
rs a lack Of knowledge Of the location
and value of the timber lost to the state
many millions.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-04-28

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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-04-28

l.. q. Ocobock was taking seriously i'll
OF heart trouble last Monday, and for
some time his recovery was doubtful,
but he is now in his usual health.
Supervisors Dillman, Benedict, Wen
ban, Conway and Ga, nor made very
pleasant call before leaving for home.
MIR. Dillman was a member of the board
of which the writer had the honor to be
member and has served his township
in that capacity since
Paw Paw high school and Decatur
high school will play the first one of the
championship series of games at 10
o'clock Saturday morning on the athletic
grounds. In the afternoon the Paw
Paw team will meet the Lawton team on
the Lawton grounds at $3.50. The game
last Saturday between Paw Paw and
Dowagiac was an interesting one and
resulted IN victory for Paw Paw by a
score OF - 4. This game was married
by several errors, but should not be Sc
verely scored, as the boys are just begin
ming their season. With careful coach
ing they will sustain the prestige that
our high school has maintained SO long
Messrs. Freeman, Shields and Hoyt
made pleasant ca i at this office while
they were in the village Mr.. FER, eman
has been connected with the state tax
commission since its organization and
has gained valuable experience thereof
Messrs Shields and ioyt are old super
visors and know of the many trials that
come TO them. Mr.. Shields is a mining
man of experience and as such viii prove
of value in estimating mining properties
Mr. Hoyt is the youngest member in
point of service, but has been on the
Wayne county board several terms
and has served AS chairman of that
body. He is a personal friend of Gov
ernor Warner and as such will try to
perform the work assigned him in such a
way as to merit the confidence which
the government has placed in him.
Major Joseph w. Huston, who died
short time ago at his residence in Boise
City, Idaho. was formerly resident of
Paw Paw and was one of Van Buren,
county's best known citizens. He was a
member of the legal profession, one of
the firm of Stephenson Il Huston in the
later sixties, an exceptionally fine orator
and a powerful man with jury. He
served his country faithfully during the
civil war, going to the front in the fall of
1851 as first lieutenant Of Co. "C", 81
regiment of Michigan cavalry, of which
Capt. Cater major c. J. Hudson of this
village was the commanding officer.
Lieut.. Huston resigned from the 30
cavalry in the winter of 1862 and the
next fall was commissioned as major in
the 4th Michigan cavalry, in which ca
pacity he served about year and was
houorably discharged. There are still
many of his comrades living in this
county, as well as large number Of
civilian friends, who will all be saddened
to learn of the majors death.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-04-28
Dreadful Attack Of Whoopine
Cough.

Mrs. Ellen Harrison, of 300 Park ave
Kansas City, Mo, writes as follows: "Our
two children had a severe attack OF
whoopiug cough; one of them in the par
we heard of without getting relief. We
then called in our family doctor who
prescribed Foley's Honey and Tar.
With the very first dose they began to
improve and we feel that it has saved
their lives" Refuse substitutes. Mar
tin IL Showerman. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-04-28
Quick Service to California.

The Rock Islands Special Tourist
Sleeping Car Excursions to California
are several hours quicker than any other
line. To satisfy the demand for an up
to date service, arrangement has been
made for new, specially built improved
pattern of tourist sleeper, leaving Chi
cago daily and reaching Los Angeles in
60 hours. Why not have the best and
quickest, when the cost is no greater
than the other kind? Full information
from any Rock Island representative or
from John Sebastian. Passenger Traffic
Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-04-28
Trust Those Who Have Tried.

| suffered from catarrh of the worst
kind and never hoped for cure, but Ely's
Cream Balm seems to do even that
Oscar Ostrom, 10 Warren ave-, Chicago
III.
| suffered from catarrh; it got so bad
| could not work; used Ely's Cream
Balm and am entirely wel.-A. G. Clark
81 Shawmut ave, Boston, Mass.
The balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at 30 cents
or mailed by Ely Brothers, 56 Warren
street, New York.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-04-28

A strength tonic that brings rich, red
blood. Makes you strong, healthy and
active. That's what HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea will do. 35c, tea or tab
let's. Martin & Showerman. IN
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-04-28

At meeting of the village council
last Monday evening, | was instructed
to shut off the electric current and the
city water supply in every instance where
users failed to pay for same within the
next 80 days.
JAS. +. BULLARD,
Marshal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-04-28
AIInlOnIIlnn.

Lay low Mistuh Fishin Worm,
gives you warnin' fair.
De sun is shinin warmer an
has some time TO spare.
De ripple on de river
OATS singn' soft an slow.
| don't wan no advantage,
Mstuh Fishin Worm, lay low.
rs gwine TO do some diggin',
An il ain no fault o mine
II right soon you ism swingin'
In de water on a line.
SO you wants 20 start an burrow
es as fas as you kin 90.
Is gIvin' YOU fair notice,
Mistuh Fishin' Worm, lay low.
Washington Star.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-04-28
-0e0I 0rtno7t.
Jothngs.

Grailtled Ambition may be the summer time, but AniIc
patton IS the ardent spring tImi OF mans career
hasQuerader.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-06-01
ELECTED ioFFfcfRs.

Large Attendance at Annual Meeting of
 Alliance Francaise Last Night.
 A meeting of the Alliance Franchise of this city was held last evening at the home of Miss Johnstone, 97 Whit ney avenue. The meeting was well att tended and the reports of the various officers which were read showed the or ganization to be in a most prosperolus condition.
 The following officers were elected for the coming year: President, Professor R. L. Sanderson; vice presidents, Mrs. William Farnham, Attorney E. P. Ar vine, Madame Porter-Bauer and Miss Mary Johnstone; secretary, W. Q, Farnsworth; assistant secretary, Dr. E. B, Wilson; treasurer, Professor K. Me- Kenzie; reception committee, Professor w. L. Phelps, Mrs. George Farnhafn, Mrs. H. Grant Thompson, Miss Kate Trowbrldge and Mrs Thomas Bennett. The honorary committee remains the same as before and consists of Presi- dent and Mrs. Arthur T. Hadley, sec retary and Mrs. Anson Phelps Stokes, and ex-President and Mrs. Timothy Dwight.
 Votes of thanks were given to the re- tiring secretary, Madame Porter Bauer, and Professor Sanderson. It was vot- ed to publish later the constitution and bylaws which have been adopted and also the names of all the members of the alliance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-06-01
FIRE COMMISSIONERS MEET.

Considerable Routine Business Trans
 acted Last Evening and Plans Con
 sidered.
 A regular meeting of the fire com missioners was held last evening and considerable routine business was transacted in addition to considering plans for the new houses which are at present in course of erection. Progress is reported by the committee having the new buildings in charge.
 J. J. Ryan was granted grade in- crease. c. H. Dyer was transferred from No. 9 to No. 6 house and B. B. Payne was transferred from No. 6 to No. 9. Two petitions were received for permission to erect rear tenements, and both petitions were referred to the committee on rear tenements. The first petition is from A. Gentle to erect one at IFS Hamilton street, and the other is from Miss Hattie A. Ely at IA Dwight street. A petition from James Lock to be allowed to manufacture acstyline gas and liquid air at 195 Saltonstall avenue was also referred to the same committee.
 It was voted to advertise bids for a new engine, a combination chemical en- zine and a hose wagon. The board voted to hold special meeting one week from tonight.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-06-01
ELIJAH's LOST REPUTATION.
lcontinued from Second Page.)

tContinued from Second Page.) side, disconsolate and evidently a little weary. As he heard the noise of wheels in the distance he got up and looked at the trap anxiously, Recognizing the professor, he bolted adroitly through the hedge, leaving his precious bag to it's fate. The pro- lessor, jumping from the trap before lit had quite stopped, and at the grave risk of a broken neck rushed up to his treasure and almost cried as he hugged it.
 Meanwhile the young man who had been driving threw the reins on his horse and started on a business1ike chase for the cratic Cobb, whom he promptly seized and brought back. Obeying the professors stern com mand, MT. Cobb then climbed into the vehicle; and the others having taken their places, the return journey com menced
 MT. Cobb spent several days in the effort to convince people that the whole thing was nothing more than an elaborate joke that he had gotten up on his own initiative at the profess sors expense. But nobody believed it then, and nobody thinks of believing it now.
 Still, as have said, since that time MT. Cobb has strenuously endeavored to live down the one blot on an other wise spotless career, and I wish him success in his effort Arnold Colds. worthy in Brooklyn Citizen.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-06-01
HOW BAsEBALLs ARE MADE.

This is the story of a baseball. It be- gins with a rubber core Then 1t ex- tends through hundeds of yards of wool yarn to horsehide cover. More hum dreds of yards of wool yarn give the |resiliency, or bounce Then comes cement, and an outside cover within the prescribed weight and circumfer- ence laid wown by the league mag mates. ;|.s- 3.4..
 To every lover of the national game the following facts will be of interest:
 Half century ago the game of .rounders" gave quick eye, a we'll developed arm, a deep chest and a fleet foot to thousands of youngsters at recess
 If some of the old yarn balls' made by mothers and grandmothers had been preserved they would be priceless to- day as relics Those balls were swat ted" out of shape in the twinkling of an eve. Then a kid cover was sewed over the yarn ball. It was cut in eights of a circle, just as an orange skin is divided. This was promptly knocked off in the second inning, but it gave a third inning for the yarn.
 Harrison Harwood of Natick was 8 lover of the game. He had "swatted' yarn into conet1ike streamers and had
 batted kids half way across the Tot" In 1855 he designed a two-piece cover. It was like what is now called a "toggle' joint. In other words, there were two hemispheres of leather, con- nected by narrow isthmus, into which two other hemispheres fitted snugly. This was the first step. But the con- struction made it av''dead" ball. There was no life" in it.
 Nevertheless, Mir. Harwood started a little factory in Natick in 1858. This was the first baseball factory in
 the United States.
 The women who had made baseballs
 for sons and grandsons were only two
 glad to earn "pin money" by sewing
 the covers on.
 To-day there is hardly a family of half a century's standing in Naticl1
 whose progenitors were not interested in MT. Harwood's venture
 And to-day there are over one hun dred families who learned the secret of sewing baseballs from parents and
 grandparents, earning much more than
 living in homes that were paid for l by baseballs.--Boston Globe.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-06-01
CORNERSTONE LAID.

At 8 o'clock yesterday afternoon Ed ward Rourle, exalted ruler of the New Haven lodge No. 25, B. P. o. Elks, as- sisted by Edward Tobin, chaplain; H. c. Bretzfelder, treasurer; Frederick Von Beren, architect, and Robert Lntz, laid the cornerstone of the new home of the lodge on Crown street. The oration of the afternoon was delivered by Judge Richard H. Tyner and was i'm pressive MT. Tyner spoke but a few moments, but his words were listened to with pleasure my those gathered to witness the ceremony.
 Samuel Goodwin presented Robert Lutz with the silver trowel used in lay ing the stone, at the same time making Ia few appropriate. remarks. Many distinguished New Haven citizens were present, as we'll as about forty of the past exalted rulers of the lodges of the state.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-06-01
LoW-RATE TOUR TO DENVER.

Via Pennsylvania Railroad, Account
 International Convention, Epworth
 League.
 On account of the Epworth league irir ternational convention to be held in Denver, Col, July to 9, the Pennsyl- 'vania Railroad company has arranged a tour to Denver under its personality conducted system. A special train of high-grade Pullman equipment will leaves New York Philadelphia, Harris burg, Altoona and Pittsburg on Mon- day, July 3, arriving at Denver at 12:30 noon on Wednesday, July 5. Tickets covering round trip transportation, Pullman accommodations (one berth) going and all meals in dining car when travelling on special train. will be sold at the following very low rates: New York, $63.50; Philadelphia, $61.75; Ball. timore, $60 Washington, $eO; Harris burg, $59.75; Williamsport, $59.75; AL toona, $5S.75, and at proportionate rates from other stations.
 These tickets will be good for passage to either Denver, Colorado Springs or Pueblo. and will be good for return passage on regular trains to leave eith- CT of the above-mentioned points not later than July IA Deposit of tickets with joint agent at either Denver, Col orado Springs or Pueblo not later than July IA and payment of fee of 50 cents secures an extension of return limit to leave either of the above points not later than August 8.
 These liberal return limits will en- able tourists to take advantage of the many delightful side trips to resorts in the Colorado Mountains, the Yellow stone Park, the Grand Canyon of Ari- zona and the Lewis and Clark exposi- ton at Portland, for which special re- duoed rate tickets will be on sale at Denver. Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
 For further information concerning specific rates, stop-over privileges and returning routes consult ticket agents. A descriptive itinerary will be mailed upon application to George w. Boyd, general passenger agent, Bread street station, Philadelphia, Pa
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-06-01
DESTRUCTIVE FIRES
$50, GOO BLAzEINlLERIDEN;$ $2O,- 900 IN SANDT HOOK.

Meriden's Turner Hall Destroyed-One of the City's Largest BuIIdings-Fine Building Burned fin Sandy Hook.
 Meriden, May 31.-Turner Hall, one of the city's largest buildings, burned down early this morning. The building is a total wreck. Loss will be $30,0O0. Several Polish societies held celebra- tion in the building last night and the confagration is believed to have been started by a lighted cigarette careless ly thrown aside. 7.
 With the destruction of the building the city has now no large building save the opera house for holding meetings. The town hall burned down little over year ago. .<.
 Newton, May 3t.-Five buildings at Sandy Hook, Conn.,, were burned yes terday and the rest of the place mar rowly escaped destruction. The burn ed buildings include the postoffice block, owned by S. F. Glover, and occu- pied by the postoffice; the Sandy Hook public library. and Masonic rooms, two small business buildings, a storehouse, and a residence. The total loss is es- timated at $2O,0OO. Postmaster sniffen saved the mail matter, stamps etc. A house owned by J. J. Lyons was burned, The fire started in the old drug store building owned by Mrs. Emily A. Ben nett, and occupied by J. R. Brott, a baker and grocer. His loss is c$1,OO0; insurance $500. Mrs. Bennett owned another building which was burned. Her loss is $4,5OO: $2,50O insurance. Ezra J. Hall, stove dJalera and plumber, oc- oupied store in the building,
 The residence, of John J. Lyons was the next building to the south. This was occupied by: John HougE and was valued at $2,OOO. It was insured for a,500. Most of the furnishings were saved, but the building was burned.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-06-01

personally on the public necessity and convenience argument. The proposed legislation is in direct line with what is
 on the statute books relative to public
 service corporations other than rail-
 roads. Connecticut's corporations are
 created by the state instead of local
 bodies. There isSno reason why. the
 bill before the senate should not be passed. If the Consolidated road should neglect the public service required of it
 new competing line would be estab- lished. The people would demand it
 and would not be tempered with.
 Senator Hammer took the position that the bill is in the interest of the public. He did not believe that any
 body of twenty-five men should have the right of eminent domain, of going through the state taking franchises, as | is possible under the general railroad law. For this reason he should vote for the repeal. On vote the amend ments offered by Senator Judson were rejected. On a yea and nay vote the bill was passed, 19 to Il. Senator Whit ney was in the yea vote and Senator Chatfield voted no. Senators Shanley and McGann were absent. Senator
 Peck, who was for the measure, was paired with Senator Phelan. ..4
 l Herbert S. Bullard was elected Judge of the Hartford city court. ~-.... .. In the house the change authorized I in the rules providing that no measure submitted to joint committee need be reported except it is favorably viewed | by the committee was taken up. Un- Ider the change asked for all unfavor- able reports would be without action by
 the two houses unless called for. Major
 Tilson of New Haven, who was the. au-
 thor of the change, advocated it's adop- | ton. He said that hardly one bill out | of dozen receives a favorable report.
 He thought the change would greatly facilitate legislation. The house was
 averse to the change, voting against it 121 to AZ. @ # the capital of the Hartford Street Rail- | way company to $5,00O,O 900 and giving the company power to extend. it's lines through Wethersfield and Rocky Hill
 was tabled. The bill appropriating $2,-
 300 for the state board of agriculture was passed < asss s2sga'sE a l The report against state aid for the ferry between Saybrook and Old Lyme was rejected, and the sum of $4, 900 was
 Appropriated in behalf of the project.
 Representative Alcorn of Suffield said
 the aid for the ferry from the state is
 in keeping with public policy.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-06-01
A WOMAN IN THE MINING CAMP.

An Episode of the Bret Harte Sort.
 "Just a woman2' old John Quarles repeated. .'Yes, women are pretty plenty in this world, thank God! But I mind one time when I was gladder to. see the sight of woman's face than if it had been a handful of gold nuggets. She wasn't over good looking, as woman go. either. It was out in the mining country, and we'd been rough- ing it for a good long spell.
 "One afternoon 8 party of hunters and Indian fighters rode up to camp. They brought with them a woman. It had been well on to two years since any of us had seen a woman. There were some two dozen of us standing there when she got down off her horse, our mouths open, hats off and knees wabbling something fearful, and there were more men coming up from the diggings every minute.
 If tide wave ten feet high had come rolling up the mountain, it wouldn't likely have made the fluttering among us that one woman did, just looking at us. + @Big Tom Taylor--couldn't anyone remember when he'd washed his face or brushed his lair-he offered as high as $20 for a clean shirt and a pocket comb, without being able to get so much as the loan of 'em. Jack Johnson, the ugliest man on the ridge, said he'd give five plunks for a bit of looking glass two inches square, but not being able to get 1t, he went and washed his feet as the next best thing. Tn fact there was a general washing up and combing and scrubbing round that camp, though nothing that woman said or even looked was anyways bearing on the personal appearance of any of us. =:
 "We might have been blush roses so fars any reference from her was con- cerned. But we knew we wasn't and that's what got to us. I forget how many of the gang shortened their hair with the old pair of sheep shears knocking around the camp. About 8 dozen shaved with their jack knives. Before that woman came a body could easily count two or three quar- rels day, but we were asnpeaceable as butter-pats and blanc-mange while she was around. One day Abe Turtle and Bill Sacks had a set-to. Any knock-down show, but Abe just took Bill round the corner of the mess hut, and says he, quiet and peaceable like:- "Bill, you know I can turn you wrong side out, and tie lovers knots in your arms and legs in 10 seconds, if I was the sort to have no care for a ladys nerves; but as it is I'll just salt
 1t down agin you, and in less'n five minutes after she's out O camp I'll | wallop the ground with you.'
 But then. Abe was always sort of easy going.
 She wasn't with us more's week. 1 and she sewed on buttons and cooked victuals and patched and sang songs
 and had a pleasant word for even the
 low-downdest of us as she passed by
 When she went away seemed like ths