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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-05-10
Van Buren, Shows Large Increase

According to the figures of the latest
census estimate, Van Buren, county
shows the largest increase of any county
in the 4th congressional district during
the last five years. Allegan and Berrien
are the only other counties in the dis
trict that show an increase. The popu.
lation of these three counties as shown
by the census returns are as follows
Allegan, 38,94S; Berrien, 1880; Van
Buren,, 1865. The gain in population
of the state during the last five years is
10000, Michigan now has 40 people tc
the square mile.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-05-10
Paw Paw Pastor Accepts Call to
Birkenhead, England

The Rev j. H. Coultard, pastor of the
Paw Paw Christian church, has accept
ed call to Birkenhead, Eng, and has
rendered his resignation to his Paw Paw
charge, to take effect at the close of his
pastoral year. Mr.. Coultard, who assum-
ed charge of the church last summer
has been very successful in his labors
and has endeared himself to his entire
congregation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coultard have many
warm friends in Paw Paw who regret
his decision to leave Their best wishes
will go with the pastor and his family
to their distant home.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-05-10
Card of Thnnks.

We wish to thank the neighbors and
friends for their kind assistance in our
bereavement in the last illness and death
of our mother, Mrs. Mary Shears Also
all those who brought the lovely flowers
and those who furnished such sweet
music.
JAMES II. SHEARS AND FAMILY,
JoHN r. SHEARS AND FAMILY.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-05-10
Did Not Bury Dead Horse

Henry Hershberger of Waverly was
arrested by Col. McCabe, Thursday, and
taken before Justice Killefer, where he
plead guilty to leaving a dead horse un-
buried. He paid a fine and costs
amounting to $50. This should be a
warning to people who have been in the
habit of leaving dead animals unburied
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-05-10
Gard of Thanks.

Wewish to thank the friends and neigh.
bors, who so kindly assisted US during the
sickness and burial of our husband and
father; special thanks for flowers and
kind words of pastor.
Mrs. NJ. l.. ROBERTS
AND DAUGHTERS.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-05-10
Practical Mnemonics.

Gayley-You haven't had occasion
to accuse me of playing poker for two
years.
Mrs. Gayley-Three years. my dear
Gayley-How do you know it's
three years?
Mrs. Gayley-Because I've worn
this dress that long and ] got it the
last time ] caught you.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-05-10
rhousands of Then Still Live.

A New York man died OF enlarge
ment of the head the other day. the
remarkable feature of the case being
that he died
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-05-10
Annual Tax Sales Held Tuesday

ANNUAL Tax SdIeS HeIU IueSudy.
The annual sale of delinquent tax
lands was held at the county treasurer's
office last Tuesday There was a large
crowd present, and nearly all of the tax
lands we're sold The new tax title law
entities the purchaser to immediate title
to the lands instead of waiting one year
for redemption, as formerly. This is an
incentive to bidders and is probably re-
sponsible for the large sales this year.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-05-10
The Trluonbs of vo,,h

THE proudest moment of my life, Z"
said Uncle Henry Butterworth, twas
when boy | wore boots a size larger
than any other boy in school. Kan
sas City Times.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-05-10
Troop A" Will Form Part Of Els
cort Of President Roosevelt.

The cavalry troop at South Haven are
making preparations to go to Lansing,
May 81, as part of the escort of Presi-
dent Roosevelt at the semi-centennial
celebration of the Agricultural college.
They will go from South Haven to the
capitol in a special car.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-05-10
Almost a Niuhtmare.

Don't you sleep well on the cars!"
mo. ! generally stay awake all
night trying to remember the name
of my sleeping car"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-05-10
New Flag Staff at Court House

New Flag SCau at COURT HOUSE,.
Contractor g. c. Young placed a new
flag staff on the dome of the court house
this week This is the second one that
he has erected the first being shattered
by lightning last fall.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-20
CAPT. GEIGER ARRIVES
 FROM THE KUSKOKWIM

Among the Dora'S passengers from Nushagak was Captain w. E. Geiger, a widely known mining man of Alaska, He spent the past year in the Kusko- kwim country at the head of party of Nome prospectors. Geiger speaks en- couragingly of the Kuskokwim region and says it offers good field for the proSpector. He say the Innoko strike is undoubtedly a rich discovery and will make great placer camp, al- through now only in the prospect stage of development
 In company with sixteen other pos pectorS Captain Geiger left Bethel, a short distance above the mouth of the Kuskokwim, about June in the little steamer Joe Matthews, bound for Nome. Among the number was John Murray, who had a severe wound in the foot as a result of the accidental dis charge of rifle in the hands of his partner, Barnes. Head winds prevail ed, and as the condition of Murray be- came precarious it was decided to turn about and head for Nushagak, the nearest point where medical aid could be obtained. Of Cape Constan- tine a heavy southerly gale drove the little craft ashore, about fifty miles from Nushagak. Two men were dis patched to the fishing village for as- sistance, and the steamer North Star was sent out and took the party to NuShagak.
 Captain Geiger will return to Nome via Seattle, and later in the fall will go to the Innoko district, where he has mining interests.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-20
rIust Pay Licenses

A peremptory order has been sent out all over the Third Judicial division from the office of the district attorney instructing assistants to enforce promptly the collection of all license taxes and to prosecute every person who engages in business without a license.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-20
Meet me at the Branch.
Notice to Creditors

In the Territory Oi Alaska, Ihlrd Dlylslon at Kodiak.
 In Probate. In the matter Of the estate of V. w. Stateif, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, adminiStratriX with the will annexed, of the estate of V. w. Stafeifi, deceased, to all per sons having claims against the estate Of the deceased to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers within six months after the first publication of this notice to the said admins tr.trix with the will annexed at her resi- dence at Kodiak. Alaska, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of the said estate
 Dated this 2nd day Of July. A. D. 1907.
 MRS JENNIE STAFEIFF. AdminiStratrix with the will annexed, ot the estate of V. W. Stafein deceased. Date of first publication. July 20, 1907. Date Of last publication, August l7, l9O7
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-20
dood Work am Sunrise Trail

Six miles of the Sunrise trail from the railroad at mile 34 are completed and about thirty men are now work ing up toward the Johnson creek summit.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-20
Delegate Gale in Seattle

Seattle, July l6-Thomas Gale, dele gate in congress from Alaska, returned on the Saratoga from a trip to Seward. He says he found the sentiment strong for territorial government everywhere he stopped and that he will devote his time at Washington largely toHghttng 10 secure local rule for Alaska. An other speciality will be an effort for better mail service in the Yukon and Panama river region,
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-20
To Mine Philippine Coast

Washington, D. C. July l5-The coast of the Philippins islands is to be mined with with tOrpedOS in the same way as the Pacific coast of the states.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-20
Arrest Japanese Spies

Washington, D, C., July l5-Several Japanese spies were arrested here to- day in the act of collecting information in the navy yard and drawing plans.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-20
Boat for Coast Suryey Seryice

Seattle, July Is - The steamer EX- plorer arrived today from Baltimore to enter the government coast survey service of the Pacific.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-20
Heavy Loss by German Flood

Berlin, July l6- Heavy rains falling steadily for the past three days through out Germany have caused all rivers.to overflow their banks, flooding the low lands. Many persons have been drowned and the property loss is enor- v,0rrs
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-20
By Cable to The DSuy Gateway.
 Tries to XIII French President

Paris, July 1.-Two shots were fired at President Fallieres by crazy man at the national fete yesterday but nei- ther shot touched the president. The crowd tried to lynch the man but he was seized by the police and hurried away tO prison.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-20
Memsic Says he Wants to Fight
Does Not Care FOr Fairbanks

Portland, Ore, July l6-Nice Presi- dent Fairbanks was given chilly re- ception here. No reception was ar ranged and no brass band met him.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-20
dans Chasing After Nelson

Chicago, July l5-Joe Cans is here on his way to the Pacific coast where be says he will ask Bat Nelson to sign articles to fight him fora S4O,OOO purse, Cans says the purse can b3 secured if Nelson will fight.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-20
Boat Moyements AgaIn RePOrted

Seattle, July l6-At the urgent re- quest of shipping men the system of reporting all Alaska steamer move ments by cable has been resumed, at- ter a suspension of several weeks.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-20
Pacific Mail in Coast Trade

San Francisco, July IT. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company announces that it will enter the coastwiSe trade of the Pacific states. It will first put on boats to Seattle and later will run steamers to Alaska.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-20
Naval Officers Sore

Washington, D. C., July r - Much friction exists among high naval officials on account of the failure to issue either verbal or written orders concerning the great mobilization of the Atlantic fleet preparatory to the fall journey to the Pacific. Some criticism of the head of the navy de- partment is already heard.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-20
NEWS OF THE WORLD FOR PAST WEEK
Mizner Locates Another Idiot

New York, July T-The engage ment is announced of Wilson Mizner to Mrs. Helen Green, newspaper writer. The wedding will take place in about a month,
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-20
Say Japs Line Mexican Border

Los Angeles, July 27-Various re ports have been received here stating that many Japanese veterans of the war with Russia are mobilizing along the Mexican side of the international boundary to be ready to invade the United States if war with Japan is de- clared.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-20
Elected Grand Exalted Ruler
Adopts American Proposal

The Hague, July l7-The United States won a victory over England, Russia ana France in the peace con- gress today when the American pro posal providing for indemnifcatlon for private property seized on the high seas during war was adopted by the special committee.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-20
Big Loss of Life by ClOudburst
Richardson and HOggatt In DawsOn

Dawson, Y. T., July l9-Major RicI ardsou of the Alaska road commiSSic and Gov. Hoggatt arrived here tn morning en route for the lower Yukc and Nome.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-20
Offers SIO,OOO for Gans-Burns

Los Angeles July l6- A purse Of slO.OOO is offered for a twenty round go between Joe Cans and Jimmy Burns before the Pacific Athletic club of this pity
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-07-20
To Pay S5,OOO For Riplinger

Philadelphia, July l9.-Hundreds of persons were proSuated with heat yes terday afternoon while watching the Elks' parade. Many of the marching Elks were taken to hospitals and five died there last night, All hospitals are crowded,
Evening journal., 1907-02-04

STAINS" And then all four were in the front hail. ind-
ing It embarrassing TO pass melancholy Bantry on the
stoop, but all four determined to be jantors All four
going 70 the next house to sweep there, the Mixers
pausing to whine.
"Oh, we're so sorry you're going to leave US. Mr..
BantIyl We always said you was such nice gentle
man"
"Oh. such = nice gentlemanl" Head over heels to
sweep down the next house. But the headlong rush
was stopped by something overheard by Mixer. He
heard Bantry saying to man and woman;
We'll, those people seem to be in charge now you'd
better see them If you want rooms
Mixer turned about caught ms wifes long arm,
yanked her about with him; both ran back to the
Have you rooms to rent7" bulldog looking
woman, flat nose and remarkably wide nostrils
smiling, stod face; fine, fresh complexion; tousseled
hair And a man with hanging head.
"Oh, yes we have foorP from the Mixers
They looked at each other, eyes blinking with cum
ming.
They led the way to a door, punctured as If it had
been gatting gun target where many dherent-sized
The Mixers rented the only vacant floor in the
Row.
Into the third house with Jumpers-white Jacket
just emerging from the second house. Mrs. Iarino
patted and adjusted her urban, Tarino stumbled over
his broom. They glanced up the street Bantry had
wandered away, but two strangers were standing on
the stoop of Number $50
Maybe they want to rent the third floor, Mamie I"
from Tarino "We rent the floor to them and then
where will the Mixers be with the agentl We get him
tenant and he gives US the job sure thngl"
Iarno eaped up the street and alarmed the strangers
by forcing them back in the doorway, that if the
Mixers should appear the Mixers should know moth
ing of this coup.
A placid, motherly looking old lady, hands calmly
folded in front of her upon little leather bag. And
her son. rregular-featured young fellow of twenty
mouth that seemed to sprawl from cheek to cheek
soft-mannered looking not very strong.
We heard you have floor to let here"
The excited little Tarino pushed them into the hall
and up the stairs. Mrs Tarino followed with stately
tread, turbaned head held high.
And to be the Tarinos had floor to let Bright
fine rooms, with a sunbeam that came in almost FIVE
minutes every clear dayl
asked the old lady. Deaf old iadyl Convincing argu-
ments and descriptions quite thrown away. But:
Yes, these rooms will do very well. Well move
right in"
Then back to sweep down more houses, Busy Mix
ers chucked and nudged each other slyy. Busy
Evening journal., 1907-02-04

but then darted into the hail. and abruptly returned
sappng his pockets, if he had forgotten some
thing
"Alamie'-jumping tire floor, swapping his fingers
cNcitedy twitching his eyelids-"the Mixers are
sweeping down the stairs Mixer has jumper on"
Then you put on your bar acketW advised Mrs
Tarino And around hr hair she wound a
towel for turban. But unlike Mrs. Mixer, she
looked in the mirror, paued the turban pinned it
another way pated 1t again And on with the
white bar jacket beside which jumpers would in
deed look dull and commonplace Out in the hall with
the broom-armed Tarinos Competition began.
From Mrs. Mixer furiousy sweeping dust down
upon the white jacket below her her gaunt muscular
motoning TO her husband to do the
"Oh, Mrs Iarino. you very nice adyi Me
and my husband said YOU was very nice lady. and
meant for rough work like taking care of houses
Oh no, the soft pretty hands Won gotl"
With austerity, from Mrs Tarino
Whatever my husband tells me I must do When
he tells sweep down stairs must sweep down
Evening journal., 1907-02-04

low-for they found door-knobs to polish They shud-
dered with disgust; the execraby initiative Tarinos
were rubbing other doorknobs.
A furniture stopped in front OF Number $50.
Then the Mixers TO a back yard hoping that the
Tarnos would follow and know nothing about the
rented floor and through the next hall the Tarinos
were falling each other to lure the Mixers after
them.
And not only furniture cart, but two furniture
carts had unoaded at humber $50.
Then came the bulldog woman following her furni-
ture. finding it piled along the east wall of the third
floor rooms Old lady and her son came up the
stairs their furniture in line along the west wall
Who are you, and what do you want hereS" from
the bulldog She elowered much as she
could with her fat, coarse, pink-and-whitc face
you're Eddie ORourke and I've seen YOU loune-
ing on the corners with a lot Of loafers since You
were knee -high-but what doing in my rooms "
"And know you, Mrs Plank" he said And
your husband who has the falling sickness. and YOU
not never letting him go to the hospital where he'd get
Evening journal., 1907-02-04
ossyiss, 1906. by Thomas n. Mckee,

A BLUE river white -aeclked with the flying
~ OF guls A slaughter house and a brewery.
~ Then Caskoden's row of tenement houses
4 N From far away CasSoden Row would catch
your eye. A lutterng, and waving and a
Mapping Of quilts table cloths, towels shirts, skirts,
Vgrappers aprons and overalls-a out on the FIRE
escape landings, which really balconies, for not
saddcr connecting them one with another was TO be
seen There wash tubs the balconies jugs, boil
ers dcmijohns coal scuttes choppng bowls, baskets
Thirty ash cans, three IN front OF each house Women
IN the windows hissng-ke a gallery at an abduc-
non in mclodrama-hssing TO rag man, jinging along
with strap full of dihercnt-sized dinner bells
Across the street was the real estate Office OF the
agent Of the property Caskodcn Row very dis
sepuabe-lookng but from his office the agent could
Janitor Bautry smoking an inverted corn-oob stood
the stoop of Number $50 and angmdy surveyed the
Row There a good deal of energy IN Janitor
Bantryi but the energy turned to tired melancholy as
he surveyed the Row, and thought OF halls and stairs
badly in need of broom.
Ing the length of the Rows Behind the railing were
discarded shoes stove pipes, flower pots, window
shade, cans. paper rags he anitor was look,
ing unhappy when the harness maker from the next
block came along. Then.
"Ah, good morning, MIR. sraggerl Just the man
Mr. Suaggler's mouth widcncd into an expectant
grin for the autor always had good story to tell
Well what do you want to see me about this morn
aWhy yes Now, wba, IS il was going to say9
Well Il amt Ike an ait mobile thai has just run
you down; it win com. back again Did ( ever tell
you about the hypnoilcd ra;s " Funny story. Harness
maker went his way laughing heartily Janitor Bantry
himself looked almost anuscd-tlTcn melancholy
again. Melancholy indeed Thirty ash cans would
have to be set back in the yards Thirty tomcnts
played through The janitorial mind until
"Ah Mr. Grossbeakl I've been looking all over for
you Let's see What was 1t wanted to say? Oh
well, il amt ike a burglar you've trapped in your wine
cellar; it won't go consuming nothing IN the mean
time. Did I ever tell you about when ] selling
lightning-rods up Canada way?" Another story, and
then the ianitor sauntercd 70 the turned us
back upon work undone, and tried think of nobler
things
This is why tenants in the neglected houses said i
'Never you fearl The agent will wake up some day,
and then Baniry will be ont of job He'll wish he
had done little work them
So one morning. astonishcd when, out
the stoop between waves of his hand 20 hardwood
men, harness makers, and tobacconsts the ianitor re-
marked, dejectedy q tenant:
'lts true you can't tell who your friends arel And
Evening journal., 1907-02-04

Tarinos chuckled and winked To meet the agent
with news of a rented floor would certainly make
favorable impression upon him.
Houses all swept down. They would have to hnd
something else to do Over the iron railing with the
Tarinos-out into the barrels with the refuse there
And oh, vile mitators that the Mixers werel-they
too cleared up the rubbish that had been accumu
latng for years
Then the Mixers cast their eyes heavenward and
failed understand how human could fall so
Evening journal., 1907-02-04

lose his job" But the shades visible in spots behind
insurance signs, drawn and told that the agent
had not yet reached his Office.
A second-foor consultation Long-armed Mrs Mix
er, with muscles in crooked ridges on her long
And Mixer, himself, furtive-eyed head thrust out
like vultures from Jumps Of shoulder blades. Mixer
saying
"lm tired to death working in hotel kitchens for
six week and taking every chefs abusel Wen get
these houses and twenty month and rent free !
The agent amt come to his Office yet, but-you and
me start right in and be doing the work when he
comes. He'll hire us if he comes and finds us"
Evening journal., 1907-02-04

him over there in his Office I've knowed twenty years
I'm getting pretty old TO have trouble like this
ah good morning, Mr.. Schmidt Just the man I've
been wanting to seelOh WELL it amt like marble
creased plank Il won't run away
The expected had happened
a consultation in the hrst-hoor rooms Mrs. Tarino
tall young Irish woman, was saying to her sprghtly
little Italian husband
Leo, so right 10 the agent before anybody is
engaged told you long before to put in your an
plicaton, because anybody could Mr. Bantry worl
Evening journal., 1907-02-04

Sweeping down the stairs - from Mrs Mixer She
seized a broom; made urban OF towel; cut flour
bag and made an apron OF it,
"lll put on my jumpersl :" cried Mixer
Out in the hail. both Of theml Two brooms surging
down the stairs
hen in the irst-hoor rooms
Leo" said Mrs. Tarino petulanty, you've let some
one beat youl Go see who it is that you've let beat
you"
Leo dared to The door-paused not liking to go out
Evening journal., 1907-02-04
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BLUE river, white-aeclsed with the flying
OF gus A slaughter house and a brewery.
Then Caskodcns row of tenement houses.
From far awav Caskoden Row would caich
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-07-11

A Chicago lawyer tells how the most
popular man In Nevada town got into
difficulty with a dlsreputable tough
for a long time the terror OF the place
and proceeded to do him up" In n
manner entirely satisfactory to the
community at large. II becoming nee
essary. however. to vindicate the ma
5csty Of the law. the offender was
brought up for trial on the charge OF
assault with intent to kill. The case
soon went to the jury. when they had
been out about two minutes they re-
turned.
well. gentlemen Of the jury" asked
the Judge In familiar. oir-hand way.
what have you TO say7''
IF II please the court" responded
the foreman. I'VE, the jury. fnd that
the prisoner Is not guilty OF strikin'
with intent to kill. but simply to par
al,ze, an be done II"
SO the prisoner was acquitted amid
applause.--Lipplncott
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-07-11

When they say billiards. BLOWN.
An they're prophesyin snowin'--
That the country viii be freezin', ~
man,
Jest git yerself fergether~--
Prepare fer summer weather
Git lengthy linen duster an fani
Fer weathsr-this weather.
ls tickle as feather.
It's built upon mighty curious plan ;
An when they talk O. billiards..
Look out fer spring an lizards
Git lengthy linen duster an fani
When you hear the Waterman caiiin';
Thermometers air fallin',
An they're freezin' up from Beersheba
ter Dan.
An the pipes In which you trusted.
fore the mornin' viii be busted
jest buy linen buster an fan!
Fer wsather-this wsa Their
IL hckle as a feather.
LIS built upon q mighty curious plan I;
50. never min the billiards.
but look fer spring and lizards.
An keep yer linen buster an yer fan !!