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Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-09

7HE question Of q competing tele-
phone system has been under con-
siderauon in Greater New York
FOR ss over Re, ySss s. 0g, T..sys as yet no 3B de-
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-29
Killed His Fiancee

Herkimer, N. J., Nov. 27-Dur- ing the trial of Chester Gillette. formerly of Seattle, for the murder of his fiancee, Grace Brown, it has been proven that the girl was killed by blows on the head before beng thrown from the boat. The killing occurred at Moose lake while the two were out in a boat, and Gillette's defense was that the girl was drowned instead of having been killed by him.
 Washington, Nov, 27-President Roosevelt returned yesterday from his trip to Panama. He says he enjoyed the excursion immensely, but will have nothing to say re- garding the canal at present as he will incorporate his views in regard to the big ditch in his next mes- sage.
 The Juneau Dispatch says: George H. Dutton thought he owned a copper mine at Illamna, but development work has pro- duced a very rich ledge of lead and silver, while the copper has petered out.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-29

The fish people of southeastern Alaska will try to have Congress- pass law stopping the catching of herring for the manufacture of fer tillzer. They claim the herring are rapidly being exterminated.
 Levi Strauss Overalls are ac- knowledged the best. They caH be had at A. L. Levy & Co.'S.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-29

Claude Deck, who took the Transcript plant to Catella, re- turned on the Bertha, after trying vainly to land his goods. He found a postoffice and about 20 patrohs with which to. acquire . circulation. It is reported that the other plant will vacate from Cor dova on account of the scarcity of business, Haines Mission may be tried for short time.-Dispatch.
 If you need a good working Shoe. try a Beatty. They are the most comfortable and the best wearers. Every pair guaranteed or money refunded. Try them. Valdez Bank & Mercantile Co. Inc.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-29
Schnnitz Stops Talking

Chicago, Nov. 27-Mayor Sch mitz, who is acquiring so much notoriety in view of the Frisco graft investigations, arrived here this morning en route to the coasl. He now refuses absolutely to make any further statements regarding the matter.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-29
A1aska's Gold.

Seattle, Nov. 27-The receipts of gold at the local assay office for the year are as follows: Alaska, SO2,- 5l6.6S4 ounces gold, 104,65S.O6 ounces silver. Copper River, 1 ,423,- g42 ozs. gold, 205.27 ozs. silver. Valdez, 6,545.859 ozs. gold, 764 o6 ozs. silver. The gold is valued at s1S.6O per ounce and the silver at $1.163.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-29
Telegraphic News
 Of The Week
Won't Be Bodyguard

Chicago, Nov. 27-Mayor Dunne has refused to act as chairman of the meeting at which Tillman Is to speak tomorrow night. He gives as a reason that Senator Tillman refuses to eliminate the negro question from his speeches and he says he will allow Tilllnan to take care of the negro without his acting as body guard for him.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-29
President Coming Home

Washington, Nov. PA wire less message from the president announces that he expects to reach Virginia cape at 9 o'clock this morning, on the return trip from Panama and Porto Rico.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-29
Woman Must Hang

Washington, Nov. 27-The SUI. preme court of the U. $. has refused to allow more time for completing the records in the case against Aggie Meyers, who was sentenced in Mis- souri last month to hang on De- cember 10th for the murdrr of her husband.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-29
Sensations Promised

San Francisco, Nov. 27-The third week of the graft investiga- tion has now started and some sen- satienal developments are prom ised. Ten indictments have al- ready been drawn against Mayor Schmitz and Reuf.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-29

Seattle, Nov. 27-The Pennsyl- yania sailed for Valdez Saturday evening with light passenger list and small load of freight.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-29
Teanie Sails

Seattle, Nov. 27-The Jeanie sailed for Southwestern Alaska yesterday with a cargo of explosive.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-29
Canada Abrogates Treaty

Washington, Nov. 27-The post office department has decided to pass mp the abrogation of the sec- ond-class mail treaty by Canada to Congress for settlement. Canada had a contract with the United States to transport second-elass American matter, but on account of the immense circulation of peri odicals in this country and the consequent increase of the mail order business between Canadians and American firms the depart ment refused to carry 1ut the mall contract.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-29
Wireless On The Coast

Bremerton, Nov. 27-Last night wireless communication was estab- lished between the navy yard at tbis place and the one at Mare Island. California. These two stations have been in course of con- struction for some time and the successful operation of it will be in- valuable to shipping along the coast.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-29
No Aid For Natives

Washington, Nov. 27-Acting on the report of the military officers that extending aid to the Alaska Indiahs only makes them more in- dolent the secretary of the depart ment of the interior will withdraw all aid from the Alaska nati, es this winter. and they will later be organized under Indian agents as is done in the United States.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-29

The Anaconda copper mine IS producing copper at a cost Of 9a cents pound and selling it for P.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-07-20
SHEEP KILLER BIG BEAR.
Pennsylvania Farmers Put an End
to the Destroyer Of Their
Flocks.

One OF the blacklist and bloodiest
robbers ever known in Potter county
was caught near Prouty in wolf trap,
reports the Philadelphia Record The
robber had stolen and killed IA sheep
from various farmers within three
weeks, and as each sheep was worth
seven collars the mutton was worth al
most as much as the robber-a big
black bear.
Morning after morning following
raids upon the flocks half eaten car
cases of sheep were found at the edge
of fields or along old roadways. The
farmers at first thought the slaughter
was the work OF lynx, of which there
are several known in that section. But
one morning they found caught in the
big -jawed wolf trap which had been
set the night before with generous
piece of mutton the biggest black bear
that ne had ever seen. And the bear
was mad-mad as a hornet-but bull
let from a rifle killed him.
The bear weighed a little better than
300 pounds. The farmers around Prouty
who lost sheep each had bear meat for
dinner the next day.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-07-20
DIFFERENCE IN METHODS.
Americans Get Right to Work on a
Project, Germans Call for
Bismarck

The conversation in the smoking
room of the sleeping car had drifted
around to the characteristics OF the
races. relates the Saturday Evening
Post
81 like your people" said German.
who had been listening. II have been
in this country for 30 years, acting al
an immigration agent for my people
and assisting them to settle here when
they come to this country.
Now, take a party OF Americans
when a new territory is opened or
some public land thrown open for set
Element. They ride or drive In, get
their land. select place for the VII
lage. stake out the streets and then
somebody gets up on a stump calls a
meeting and dominates John Jones
for mayor. In ten minutes they have
a municipality and everything is go
ing along all right.
"If a party of Germans was In the
same place, what would they do?
When II came time TO organize their
village they would stand around for
three hours and then somebody would
ask: Where is Bismarck"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-07-20
The Big Show Coming.

The announcement that Ringling
Brothers worlds greatest shows will OK
hibit in Kalamazoo, Thursday, August
2, will be received with more than usual
interest by the people in this neighbor-
hood The Ringing Brothers have a
name that stands for all that is new,
novel and entertaining in the circus line,
and the management announces that
this season the show has been enlarged
to such an extent that a whole extra
train is used in addition to the four
trains OF last season. The show is now
transported from place to place in eighty
five seventy-foot cars, constructed espe
cially for the Ringing Brothers. In con-
nection with the circus proper, in which
the arenic performance is unexcelled the
Ringing Brothers are this, season pre-
senting the beautiful and sublime spec
tacular production of The Field of the
Cloth of Gold. The pantomimic play
necessitates the use of 1900 actors. and
actresses and of almost tive hundred
horses. 1t is presented on the largest
stage ever used for exhibitional pur.
poses. Special excursion rates have been
arranged for on all lines OF travel by
Ringing Brothers, and those who de-
sire to go to Kalamazoo where this great
circus exhibits, can do so at compare
L. ~ 4,
point in this vicinity where the circus
will exhibit this season and no one
should miss this opportunity to see it
Watch this paper for additional an.
nouncements. Kalamazoo, Thursday
August 2. 23-24
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-07-20
WARNING TO FISH EATERS
Study of Eeprosy by English Ply
stefan Brings Out Startling
Fact.

Dr. Jonathan Hutchinson, one OF the
best known Of English physicians, who
has been devoting himself for years to
the study of leprosy and it's causes,
has set forth in a long letter to the
English press his conclusions concern
ing this loathsome disease.
Not content with studying leprosy
at every point in Europe where it had
appeared, DR.. Hutchinson made jour
ney of investigation through the lep-
rous districts of South Africa and In
dia. the result being to confirm his
original theory that leprosy at all
times and in all countries is caused
in a great degree by the consumption
of imperfectly cured or of tainted fish.
In India he found vegetarians are
almost wholly free from the disease.
Wherever the dietetic use Of cereals
has lessened the consumption OF fish
the ravages of the disease have either,
been decreased or altogether disc0n-
tinued. Hawaii and other OF the South
Sea islands had no leprosy until fish,
curing was introduced az an industry.
That leprosy is not contagious Ia
shown by the fact that attendants in
leper hospitals do not contract the
disease. but numerous cases are on
record where healthy persons, going to
countries where the disease is estab-
lished, eat the fish of the country and
become afflicted with the disease.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-07-20
May Make Their Own Boxes.

Postmaster General Cortelyou has is
sued an order, to go into effect August
l, resembling the regulation under which
patrons of rural mail routes are compell-
ed to purchase boxes from one Of the 200
listed manufacturers, who have put on
the market 300 different styles of boxes
approved by the department, costing
from 50cents to 81 each.
Patrons of rural routes will be per-
mitted to construct their own boxes, pro-
vided that in doing so they conform to
the requirements of the department as
to size, durability, safety and protection
from the inclemencies of the weather
In order to maintain the government
protection of the mail placed in rural
boxes the patron must secure the APP
proval of the postmaster for the office
which serves the route and paint on the
box the words, Approved by the Post
master General"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-07-20
A Party of jolly Picnicers Enjoying the Day at
w. c. Reynolds Cosy Cottage on Three>Mie Lake.
POINTS ABOUT THE MAYPOP
Little Known Southern Fruit Posses
SECS Medical Virtues Recently
Discovered.

A new fruit that seems likely to
prove Of considerable value has been
developed by the cultivation of the
common "maypop" a plant which is
very familiar in the southern states,
quite ornamental, easily grown from
seeds and affords a handsome cover
for arbors and verandas. 1t is known
to botanists as passihora incarnata
The fruit in its improved form is
somewhat bigger than a hens egg
and decidedly palatable. II looks like
May apple.
More important, however, is the rec
ognition which the plant has recently
obtained as the source OF a harmless
drug which is utilized by physicians
as a sleep producer and nerve soother
Unfortunately, most nerve soothing
and sleep producing drugs create hab-
its which are difficult to throw off and
in their after effects they are liable
to be Injurious. But the fluid extract
Of the maypop which is obtained from
the leaves and flowers. while wonder
fully effective as soporific, has no
Mem esis. The improved fruit Of the
maypop is available for use both fresh
and preserved. In all likelihood II
will make is appearance before long
In our markets.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-07-20
ObituarY.

Nathan Hubert son OF Loren and
Augusta Sackett) Hubert, was born in
Palmyra, Liago county, n. Y, Septem-
Der %, 1882. When he was about two
years of age his parents came to Mich
igan, locating in Marshall. Here they
lived until 1887 when they came to Wa
verify township The death of his moth
or when he was II years of age caused
the family to break up.
At the age of y years Mr.. Hubert
enlisted in the defense of his country.
He was enrolled at Paw Paw under
Capt Hugo, October Is, 1851, in Co. &C."
10th n. Y. volunteer infantry, Excelsior
brigade He was honorably discharged
February g. 1864, and reenlisted the
same day. In June, 1864, he was trans
ferred to Co. 3D." Seth n Y. volunteer
infantry, from which be was honorably
discharged in July, 1865, at Elmira,
n. Y.
The deceased was married to Miss
Rosannsh Convey of Waverly, Septem-
Der "a, 1855 They Immediately estab-
lished home on his farm, where they
have since resided.
Mr. Hubert died Saturday morning,
July IA, surrounded by his wife and
seven children together with their fam
lilies; two children had preceded him.
he was ever a kind and affectionate
husband and father, always looking to
the interest of those he loved, and doing
his best to make their lives pleasant
and happy. He will be greatly missed
in the home aud the family gatherings
in which he always took so much pleas
ure.
The funeral was held from the home
in Waverly at l p. N. Tuesday under
the auspices of the q. A. Z. and w. r.
c., there being about 80 of his old COM
rades in attendance. The flag which
was presented to the company in 1861
by the citizens of Decatur lay on the
casket during the service, which was
conducted by Rev. j. II. Darling.
Interment was in the Wildey ceme-
terry.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-07-20
Communication

MR.. EDITOR
Would it not be good thing for the
village OF Paw Paw to build neat band
stand ia the old court house grounds
suitable for the use of the band, for
union religious services, patriotic mass
meetings, etc, as may be found in most
all city parks? That is our most GEN.
trial park, and would it not be for the
good of the general public to erect an
ornamental stand thereS Why notY
REV. THos. II. DRAKE.
We think the above suggestion a good
one. The project was started last year
and plans were we'll under way, but for
some reason the matter was dropped.
We wish the idea could be revived and
carried to a successful completion.-ED
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-07-20
BONUS PREVENTS STRIKES
System Employed by Champagne
Manufacturers Averts Wage
Troubles.

The manufacturers of champagne In
France have adopted palicy which is
an effective preventive of strikes
among their workmen. Thousands OF
men ere employed in the great cham
payne industry, but in recent years
strikes among them have been un-
known. The employers have dlscov-
cred preventive, ED demonstrated
its practicability. This is a bonus sys-
TEN, which, TO a great extent, makes
the interests of the employer those OF
his men, inspires the workmen with
feeling of personal interest in the Dusl-
ness and which prevents them from
taking any step which might endanger
its prosperity.
Every employe who merits 1t Is paid
annually a bonus in addition TO MS
wages The bonus Is not made part OF
the contract between employer and en-
ploye. but 1t is we'll understood that en-
ployes who make good records Will re-
ceive it, No employe knows what his
standing with the firm Is until the day
for paying the bonuses arrives. Each
employe has his record carefully kept,
and upon it lis bonus depends. In ad-
dition &c the bonus, the workers In the
champagne industry are provided, so
far is possible, against the ordinary
ills of the workingman, due to a lack
of funds at times OF emergency. they
have ar organization, TO which their
employers contribute literally and 9TH
erwise encourage. The object OF the
society is to provide mutual help In
case of sickness or misfortune. Every
members wife to whom a child is born
has her doctors bill paid and, in addi-
ton, receives 20 francs (four dollars)
with which to purchase the infants
first clothing.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-07-20
OFFICIAL CANVASS OF
THE PRIMARY ELECTION
Six Political Parties Declare They
Favor Direct Nomination OF
Candidates.

The official canvass of the June pri-
maries shows that the six political par
ties recognized in the preparation of the
ballots declared In favor of the direct
voting plan of nominations. Dirct NOM
nations also won in the several con-
gressional districts in which the propo-
sition was submitted.
The republicans gave 46,447 votes in
favor of direct nomination of governor
and 9,5l3 against. Democrats gave 12,-
952 for and 1910 against. Prohibition
lists, socialists, socialist-labor and peo-
pies parties also gave majorities in fla
vor.
The vote on nomination OF republican
candidates for congressman in the var
ious districts were: Second, 1874 for,
507 against; third-2,576 for, 977 against;
fifth-3,l $50 for, 249 against; sixth-3,732
for, 675 against; eighth-2,433 for, 1,0O6
against; ninth-4,l40 for, 389 against;
tenth-4,59l for, 1903 against; eleventh
las for, 800 against, Prohibitionist
seventh district-65 for, IL against.
Fred M. Warner, the republican nom
inee for governor, received 55,l82 of the
50, 404 votes cast. Sixty-four votes were
given Geo. B. Horton. Patrick H. Kel-
ley becomes republican candidate for
lieutenant governor with 53,265 votes
w N Ferris received 1892 votes as
democratic gubernatorial nominee.
There was no nomination for lieutenant
governor. G. H. KImmerle received 375
votes and Stanley E. Parkhill 139 the
mis-spelIing of names causing many
votes not to be counted for them.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-07-20

Our common expression "scot-free"
has no reference, direct or indirect,
to Scotland or anything Scotch. 1t
means scot" or shot" free, in the
sense that shot" or scot" was long
used to denote the reckoning or bill
at places where accounts were run
up, as in public houses. The word
"scot" In this sense comes from sim
liar forms in Anslo-Saxon and also
In Italian. French. low German and
other languages.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-07-20
Unsanitary Graveyard.

Sanitary caution is not new, though
doubtless 1t has grown. An eight
zenith century rector was burying one
of his parishioners in the churchyard.
when he was interrupted by a woman
who demanded immediate speech with
him. you must wait until have An
ished," said he mo. sir, must
speak at once We'll, then, what's
the matter?" he inquired. why, sir, y
exclaimed the poor woman, you are
burying a man who died of the small
pox next my poor husband, who never
had tn. Y. Tribune.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-07-20
THE COUNCIL ACCEPTS
ENGINEER A. T. MALTBY
Chicago Man to Act as Consult
ing Engineer in Proposed
Electric Improvement.

At an adjourned meeting of the com
mon council held Monday evening, the
following business was transacted;
Mr.. A. H. Maltbv, civil engineer from
Chicago was present and made the fol
lowing proposition:
Il will act in the capacity of consult
ing engi1 in connection with your
proposed water power and electric i'm
provements, making the preliminary in
vestigatlcu, estimates aud report all the
necessary plans and specifications, su
pervise the construction aud make final
test and report before acceptance of the
plant by you. My compensation to be a
sum equal to per cent of the total cost
of said work; 800 when the report is
made, 800 upon completion of the plans
and specifications and balance in month
ly installments as the work progresses.
1t is understood, however. that this
commission or compensation shall not
exceed the sum of $500"
By unanimous vote the president
and clerk were instructed to- enter into
a contract with the said A. L. Maltby,
as per above proposition.
On motion of Shoesmithr seconGed by
Engel, the marshal was Instructed to
build three horses 16 inches high and
buy plank enough for a platform 9xl0
feet, for the old court house yard. This
will be portable platform to be- taken
away when not in use, aud will do away
with some of tn, Objectionable features
of the one now ia. use
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-07-20
Home Coming a Popular Event.

Adrian's animal homecoming was a
great success. Detroit sent 300, Chicago
500, Jackson $50 and Toledo 200. II. c..
Smith gave the address OF welcome at
the opera house. Prof. Franklin Hub
bard responded for Toledo, Mayor w.
w. Todd for Jackson, Henry Jordan for
Chicago and Prof. L. II. Richards for
Monessen.-Ex.
Paw Paw was the originator OF the
Hone Coming" events which are be-
coming 80 popular all over the state.
Let every one put their shoulder to the
wheel and make this "Home Coming
during the week of August Is to %, the
best ever.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-07-20
Varieties of Mexican Cactus.

Mexico has cactus which grows
toothpicks: another, ribbed and thick
ly set with toothpick spines, which
furnishes the natives with combs;
there is another cactus, the long
curved spines of which resemble hsh
hooks; there is another which Is an
almost perfect imitation of the sea
urchin still another resembles a por-
cupine there is another covered with
long red hair which is nicknamed the
"red headed cactus"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-07-20
Sleeping Sickness Spree ding.

II is estimated that from 100000 to
500, 900 natives have died in Africa Of
sleeping sickness in the last ten years.
The disease is, moreover, spreading
with alarming rapidity, yet nothing
is done to check 1t. The weight OF
opinion is that no person once infect
ed ever RECEIVERS. Despite its name,
sleep is not an important symptom,
as It occurs only toward the end of
the disease in a small number of
cases.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-07-20
Feel Impending Doom

The feeling OF impending doom in the
minds OF many victims of Bright's dis
ease and diabetes has been changed to
thankfulness by the benefit derived from
taking Foley's Kidney Cure. 1t will
cure incipient Bright's disease and dia-
betes and even in the worst cases give
comfort and relief. Slight disorders are
cured in few days. 81 had diabetes in
its worst form,' writes Marion Lee of
Dunreath, Ind, 81 tried eight physi-
clans without relief. Only three bottles
OF Foley's Kidney Cure made me a we'll
man. Martin & Showermans NJ