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The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-06-28
Especial Washington .Letter.l

Especial Washington Letter.l
~ NE Of my old professors at Beth.
any college, West Virginia the
beloved Charles Louis Loas.
was always shouting to his stu.
dents, "Carpe dlemp ('Seize the dayg,
Which means, Lay hold of the oppor.
tunltyw SO say to the Democracy of
Pennsylvania, "Carpe diemw Such an
opportunity az they have now may not
come again In a quarter of century II
they permit this one to go by unim.
proved. No situation could be more
favorable for them. Last year they
elected Mr.. Berry state treasurer by
100000, This year the Prohlbitonists
have nominated the same Mr.. Berry
for governor. The Lincolnites have
also nominated a full ticket. headed by
Mr.. Emery, and Boss Penrose nom.
mated Republican ticket headed by
a Mr.. Stuart. The Democrats have not
nominated their ticket yet If the
Democrats rise to the occasion and
nominate first class men on a thor
Oughgoing reform platform they ought
to sweep the state. Judging from the
men nominated by the straight Repub.
lcans are a fairly good lot-good for
Pennsylvania Republicans-and if Boss
-Penrose had not been on the ground
manipulating, debating, managing. the
Lincolnites independent Republicans)
might have been willing to accept
them, but while be could most prob
ably have had his ticket nominated
without showing his hand he could not
resist the temptation Of appearing on
the scene to let the world know that he
still is master in Republican matters of
Pennsylvania. The governor of South
Carolina remarked to the governor of
North Carolina that lit Is a long time
between drinks" So it is long time
between Democratic governors iD
Pennsylvania. Robert E. Pattison was
elected twice on the sole ground that
he was an honest man. which shows
the condition of affairs in Pennsyl |
vania after nearly half a century OF |
rule. He would have most |
probably been elected again If Presi-
dent Roosevelt had not. justly or un-
justly. succeeded 10 making people be-
lieve that he settled the coal strike
1t certainly would cause the country to
sit up and take notice If the Democrats |
sweep things In Pennsylvania this fail. !
thereby overthrowing the Penrose re- I
gime. which is foul stencil in the nos.
trils OF the American people. Hon.
Wayne MacVeagh, ex-attorney gen
eral of the United States and ex-min-
lster to Italy. Is the moving spirit
Of clean life aud splendid ability and
has always had a strong penchant for
reform politics.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-06-28
The Wonderful kansan.

Wonders will never cease Foster
| Dwight Coburn. who was appointed lO
| the senate of the United States 10 sue
ceed Joseph Ralph Burton, who re-
| signed under fear of being expelled,
has declined! Only think of that-and
a Republican at that! Thomas Jeffer.
son said in a fit of disgust that federal
officials seldom die and never resign"
He seems not TO have thought of any
ones declining good fat, juicy job.
True, II has been decided that senators
federal officials, but state officials. New.
ertheless most people look upon them
as federal officials and they will regard
Mr.. COburn as greater curiosity than
the sea serpent when they reflect upon
how strenuously even great and ia.
nous men fight to secure senatorship
or to retain one. Take the case of Sen
Taylor OF Tennessee, both famous all
over the land. They fought for sena.
tOrial toga as though 1t were the Bour.
bon crown at stake. Think how Doug
las and Lincoln contended for the prize
In 1852 Here we have the strange
case of Mr.. COburn, first class citizen
from all accounts. but not known out.
side his own small balllwick. declining
an honor for which giants fight tooth
and nail. and which Charley Curtis,
Phil Campbell, W. f.. Stanley or Victor
Murdoch would give his ears to attain
Queer world this, my masters. The
Latins had saying. 'De gustibus non
est disputandnm" about tastes there
is no dlsputingl. Perhaps Mr.. Coburn
hath chosen the better part A chair
in the senate does not always bring
honor. contentment or length OF days
Ex-senator Burton can testify to that.
But why did Mr.. Coburn decline
Some say because many persons in the
Sunhower State are superstitlous about
there being hoodoo ON the Lane SEN
atorlal line in Kansas. Surely no man
OF sense believes such tommyrot as
that True. General James IL. Lane, a
brilliant and able man. the first senator
OF that line. committed suicide. Where.
fore no man knows TO this day. He
may have been weary of the world ANA
its contests. for he had led most
strenuous life aud was the stormy De.
trei OF the Kansas OF his day. Perhaps
his mind was unhlnged and like sweet
bells tangled out OF tune. True also. his
immediate successor. Edmund q. Ross.
who lost caste with Kansas Republic
ans and also his seat In the senate be.
cause he voted 10 acault Andrew JohD-
son, had . hard time all the rest or
his life. True. some others IN that line
have nlayed In bad luck but SONS 9th.
ers IN that line succeeded admirably |
The chances are. howeTeil .thaf ar. |
Coburn will become more famous b |
eeellning than be would had BE- served |
snE the fragment of Burtons sefm
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-06-28
After L.lttIsflsId,s soalp.

Hon Charles Il. Llttlefield OF Maine
has been up in his own bailiwick for
some time while matters of great plth
and moment are being debated and
voted on in congress. He is said to
have ON his hands the fight of his life
for denomination. 1t is also sald-in
fact Mr.. Llttleheld says so himself In
the public prlnts-that Hon. Samuel
Gompers. president OF the American
Federation of Labor, Is aiding In the
effort TO take his congressional scalp.
IL So Mr.. Littlefeld has good cause for
the hustle he Is now manifestlng.
While as rule the Pine Tree State is
reliably Republican. 1t is only few
years ago that her people rose In their
might and cleaned out the Republicans,
horse. foot and dragon. IL anybody
doubts that, let him call Senator Eu.
gene Hale and ask him IL he has any
more or less painful reeolleetlons on
that subject. What has been done may
be done again, and 1t would delight the
hearts OF patriotic citizens to see Maine
Democrats once more In house aud sen.
ate and TO see another Democratic gov.
ernor OF Maine.
The Democrats or the senate did
gracious act by electing Senator Black.
burn OF Kentucky TO succeed Senator
German as chairman OF the caucus. IL
cannot give him back the curule chair
which Judge Thomas II. Paynfer will
occupy after March 4. 1907, but II does
show the high esteem in which Senator
Blackburn is held by those who have
served with him long time He is as
nne a sample OF the genuine Kentuek,
Ian as ever walked down Pennsy'
avenue and will be greatly miss steam
Washington. ar. All
May be Sc
b&lM''''': !; 4 I; I: I: |; :
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03
WEAR EXPLOSIVE GOWNS.
Woman Gowned in Imitation Silk
That Has Gun Cotton for
Basis

Science, which lately furnished a
has now set about putting the lowly
silkworm out of business" writes Clar-
ence Hutton, in the Technical World
Magazine.
Almost unknown in the United
States, the manufacture OF artificial
silk has been on a commercial basis in
France for several years the daily pro-
duction being now about seven tons.
In forming a chemical compound
corresponding to the viscous fluid out
of which the silkworm spins his deli
cate thread, the French chemists found,
strangely enough that the best sub
stitute was a solution of gun cotton,
which also serves as the basis for the
most powerful and deadly of modern
explosives. To what extent this gum
cotton silk is relieved of its explosive
qualities before being woven into laces
and dress fabrics, seems to be some
what questionable Certainly a young
woman gowned in gun cotton and
wearing a dainty nitroglycerin wrap
about her white shoulders, would be
most formidable not TO say dangerous
object. If the new fabric ever becomes
popular in this country it will plainly
be necessary to warn young men not TO
approach its wearers with lighted
cigarettes or other combustibles in
their hands. And sparkling will be-
come most hazardous occupation.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03
J0ttings.

Miss Iva Cooper, who has been assist
ing in the care of Mr.. Garland's family
during their sickness, was taken down
with typhoid fever Thursday.
The Royal Neighbors of America will
hold their regular meeting August at
the home of Mrs. DR.. jackson. All
members are requested TO be present.
The members of the u. S. c. and their
lady friends were very pleasantly enter
tanned at the home OF Mrs. Emma Smith
last Thursday evening in honor of Miss
Davis of New York. Light refreshments
were served and all spent very sociable
time.
Harry Dunbar has recently installed
a Kenawee water system for f. Menig
and has put in mint stills for Miller Il
Griffin and Seward Payne. He is at
present installing steam heating plant
for Arthur Miller, and one in the Prin-
die block at Lawton.
Major E. Ii. Cooper entertained fair
sized audience in the M. E. church We'd
nesday evening with descriptive illus
trated lecture on the cliff jewellers and
other ancient peoples of this continent.
His views were the best ever seen in
this place, and the evening was one of
both pleasure and profit to those in at
tendance.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03

THE state board of equalization
which meets to equalize the basis
of taxation between the counties
once in five years following the
census years, will begin its ses-
sions at the capitol on the goth
of August, and is likely to be at
work for month. The last SEES
sion, in 1901, occupied exactly
one month, and the previous one,
in 1896, sat for a month and
three days. The board is com
posed of the lieutenant governor,
the auditor general, the secretary
of state, the state treasurer, and
the commissioner Of the state
land Office, and the deputy aud
itor general is designated in the
law as its secretary. The law
creating the state tax commission
also constitutes that board an ad-
visory body to the board of equal.
ization. Under this provision,
the Investigations and conclus-
ions of the tax commissioners up
on property values in the state,
which have been extensive, will
be brought to the aid Of the
equalizing problem, in the inter
est of the state at large, as op-
posed doubtless in many instan-
ces to the claims of the individ-
ual counties whose special inter-
ests will be urged by their rep
resenatives from the county
boards.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03
Personal.
boards.

Miss Mary Lindenberger of Detroit is
visiting Miss Aileen Buskirk.
Judge David Anderson was in South
Haven, Tuesday, on business
Miss Alta Silvernail of Hudson, Mich,
is the guest of Miss Etola Mumford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hackney of Kala
mazoo are visiting relatives in this vicin-
ity.
Mrs. d. Cooper visited her sister, Mrs.
II. f.. Rowland, at Lawrence, Wednes.
day.
Judge Anderson is in Sault Ste. Marie
attending the state meeting of probate
judges.
Miss Mabelle Showerman, who has
been in Chicago several days, returned
Thursday.
Miss Aileen Buskirk and Miss Mary
Lindenberger are spending the week
with the Misses Lila and lola Felt OF
Keller.
Miss Katherine Wier OF Youngstown
Ohio, who has been spending the week
with Mrs. Daisy Gregory, returned to
her home Thursday.
Fred Stevens. who has been spending
his vacation with relatives here, has re-
turned to Plano, H., where he has a
position with the Earl Mfg Co.
Prof. Herbert w. Mumford of Illinois
university and his family were guests at
the home of his brother, Rev. A. W
Mumford, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mrs. Harry Salisbury spent the first
of the week with friends IN Berlamont
Her mother, Mrs. Threadgould, who had
been visiting there some time, returned
with her.
Mrs. Bernice Paige and children have
returned from Denver, Col, where she
has been spending the summer with he:
husband, who is pitching for the Den.
yer team.
Mrs. T.. III. Hinckley returned to Kala.
mazoo, Sunday, after two weeks out
ing at Eagle lake. She was accompan.
led by her niece and nephew, Opal Ruth
and John Ridlon.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03
Indian Superstition.

The temple elephant in southern In
dia is the object of great respect for
physical contact with him is supposed
to do more good 20 the human body
than the best medicine. Adult men
and women warily feel his legs with
their fngertips and press them rev.
erently to their eyes; and ailing chill
dren are, for a small consideration,
carried on his back the distance Of a
few strides, that they may be CURED.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03

THE democrats of Michigan
should not entirely forget that
two whole years must elapse be-
fore w. j. Bryan can possibly
become a campaign issue. In
the meantime there is a state
campaign before them, and many
heretofore paramount issues
which they seem to be entirely
forgetting Mr.. Bryan's pro
spective candidacy will receive
adequate consideration from the
republicans when the proper time
arrives, and in the meantime
they will do their best. to keep it
true, a Bryan declared in Lon
don, that in all that a nation seeks
to attain, and all that a people
should strive to be, the United
States stands foremost.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03
Neatly AnsWered.

A returned "contraband" was once
entertaining an audience in Dedham,
Mass, with an account Of furious
skirmish between the blue and the
gray" on the banks OF the Potomac.
But" sai1 severe critic of his
highly colored narrative, a man who
had not been to the war himself
where were you when the battle
was raging" "Oh, was back among
the baggage" But how far were you
from the bullets and cannon-bali 2"
persisted the stay-at-home. We'll,
was the reply, not so far as Ded-
ham!"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03

Michigan will be represented
at the interstate convention to
be held in Iowa for the purpose of
dis assing and perhaps to take
action on the proposition to have
the federal constitution so amend
eel as TO provide for the election
Of United States senators by d.
rect vote. Governor Warner has
named seven delegates to the
prospective convention, among
whom are most of the gentlemen
whose names have been suggest
ed as expected senatorial can
didates. Governor Warner has
declared his favor for the cleo
ton of United States senators by
direct vote, and it is thought
that most of the Michigan del
egates will favor that view of the
matter.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03

WITH the work of the state
conventions of the present week
completed, Michigan's state cam
paign will be formally opened,
although no active work in that
direction will probably be start
ed until late in September.
There would seem to be very
little need for any sort of a state
campaign in Michigan this year.
Governor Warner is just COM
pleting his first term in Office and
that first term has been as salts
factory to all the people of Mich
igan in every respect as that of
any Governor since Michigan
has became a state. Every in
terest of the state has been
guarded and every effort in be.
half of state interests has been
successful. Not a word of fault
has been found with any state
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03
Had to Guess Again.

A doctor was waited upon by a pa
tient who confessed to playing in a
local brass band. Shortness of breath
was the trouble in his case. 'Ah,
that accounts for it" said the medical
man. THAT brass band is the very
worst thing for you. You'll have to
give it up at once-what instrument
do you play?" The big drum" came
the unexpected answer.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03
Good Household Dow.

A territorial exchange advertises a
cow for sale as follows: ''Full-blood-
ed cow for sale, giving milk, three
tons of hay, lot Of chickens and sew
eral stoves" While We have always
had the greatest respect for meek
eyed, gentle bossy, remarks con-
temporary, we never suspected for a
moment that she would branch out
into the junk shop Observation-Disclosures
City Journal
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03
Modern Lovers Cool.

The modern lover does not excite
himself much, says the London World.
One would like to impart little more
enthusiasm to the young man OF the
period. He sends jerky, slangy mes
sages to his lady love, he does not
greatly worry If he does not see her
daily; he would not forego solf
match On her behalf il he could pos
sibly avoid it. He never appears radt
antly happy.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03
Big Day in Paw Paw.

Tomorrow the merchants OF Paw Paw
will celebrate gala day. The enter
tainments will begin at 1870 a. m. and
will consist of high wire balancing,
trapeze, flying rings, high dive by dog
and other attractions. Everything will
be absolutely free. Don't miss it.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03
Unread Service

All bachelors and spinsters in our
parish seem to have come TO the con-
clusion that the Latin poet was right
in saying that no life Is equal to that
Of the unmarried, for there has been
no wedding in our church since last
July, and it is 20 years since the mar
riage service was for SO long unread.
Border Churchman.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03

Few sessions of the American
congress ever held in times of
peace accomplished more In the
direction of valuable legislation
than the session of the present
congress. The enactment of a
railroad freight rate bill salts
factory to the advocates of that
legislation, including President
Roosevelt. the removal of the
tax on denatured alcohol, the
pure food bill, the meat inspect
ion bill, the final solving of the
Panama canal problem, the ad-
ding of one new state TO the un-
ion, and the passage of the en-
ployers liability bill, at the re-
quest of organized labor, are
some of the accomplishments Of
the session soon to close which
makes it noteworthy. The re-
publicans of Michigan will have
no need to apologize for the
work Of their representatives in
congress, and another party vic
tory IN this state will be the cas-
Ter gained by reason of the fact
that through worthy service it
has been fairly earned.-ex
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03
The Foundation of Greatness.

The strength and greatness of ma
ton do not lie in the sinews Of its
people, nor in the money bags of its
traders, but in the devotion of its citi-
zens to lofty ideal of public and pri-
vate duty, in the love for all that is
true and good and beautiful, and the
hatred of all that is false, evil, mean
and ugly.-British Medical Journal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03
Card of Thanks.

Words cannot express our deep graft
tude to the many sympathizing neigh
bors and friends who lent their aid in
our great bereavement. We also thank
the choir for their services and the
friends for the beautiful floral offerings
Mrs. JENNIE HEFFNER
AND CHILDREN.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03
Beard Is a Wonder

A man named Giuseppe Rouchi, 70
years of age, who has been admitted
into the hospital of Novaro, Itayl,
possesses a beard which measures
nearly yard and half, and reaches
to his feet.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03

officer or any member of the
present administration.
Such a record we'll deserves the
popular endorsement it is sure
to receive.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03

The revised spelling of 300
words authorized in New York's
public schools will require the
purchase of new spoilers by 800,
600 pupils. Publishers of works
OF this kind are enthusiastic or
Geographic reformers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03
Origin of Old Saying.

Don't care a fig" Us not an allu-
sion to the cheapness Of hgs. In
English-speaking lands many other
fruits cost less and are less priced.
1t would be much more natural ~ say
Don't care a berry" But fig" in
this usage, is corruption of "fico, "
and "fico" rs a snap Of the fingers.
Shakespeare used "fico" instead OF
fig"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03

Hon. G.. H. Merriman of Hart
ford was honored at Detroit Teus
day, by being elected a member
of the state central committee,
for the third consecutive time.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03
Why. of Course.

Yes, doctor, one Of Willie's eyes
seems ever so much stronger than the
other. How do you account for itf"
"Knothole in the baseball fence, most
likely, madam" - Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03
couldn,t Have Worked Hard.

Paolo Adult, an old Italian brigand.
who has been in prison Al years, was
recently set free and the public au-
thorities gave him five dollars as their
estimate of his earnings, above his
ailfare. while in confinement
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03

Impure blood runs you down-makes
you an easy victim for organic diseases.
Burdock Blood Bitters purifies the blood
cures the cause-builds you up.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03
Cheering.

We certainly have some right 10 con-
slider ourselves a great people. Where
rs there another people who can cheer
SO long without stopping, and with
put knowing what for?-Puck.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03
Home INSTINCT Strong

A homing pigeon which was sent to
the Isle of Man two years and four
months ago returned to it's home cote
In Blackburn, England, recently.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03
Compreh ensiva.

A correspondent reports seeing this
comprehensive sign over a store:
Dealers in everything, from a rat
skin to a ranch"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03

Don't miss the attraction, 1.-The Holy
City," at the opera house Friday, Aug
ust 3.
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State
For Governor -----rieo W. ""i"e
For Lieutenant Governor $500 Patrick H. helly
For Secretary of State George A. Frescot
For State Treasurer FRANK r Niia@'ei
For Auditor OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES b. Bradley
For Land Commissioner ----.---- William H. Rose
For Attorney General John Il Bra
For Supt. of Public Instruction Luther L. Wright
For Member State Board of Education
Dexter Nj, Ferry, Jr.
Congressional
For Member Of Congress, 4th District,
Edward L. Hamilton
Senatorial
For State Senator, 9Th District,
Erastus N. Bates
County
For Sheriff ----..-...-- Charles C. Chappel
For County Clerk --- William c. Mosier
For Register of Deeds John Mutchler
For County Treasurer FRANK ruler
For Prosecuting Attorney Russell M chase
For Circuit Court Commissioners,
Oran W. Rowland
Fred c. Cogshall
For Countv Surveyor Warren II. Goss
Norris A. Williams
For Coroners .--------------- Francis r. Cady
For County Drain Commissioner,
Herbert Z. Nc cheney
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-08-03

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