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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13
SUGGESTION for Optimlsts.

The motto of a club of genuine opti
mists would be something like this:
Everything must be made to work for
the better in this most improbable Of
worlds" This doesn't let the bars
down to every crack-brained reformer,
however. 1t doesn't mean reform, so
called. II means rather cheerful purga-
ton of the unclean and a smiling con-
servation Of the clean. II means
sound sense and the elimination of
fools. We can all afford to laugh and
sleep o. nights upon one condition
that we refuse to stand pat and con-
sent to pull weeds. That is optimism.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13
Himond.

The ladies' aid society will meet with
Mrs. Clapper next Wednesday.
The new cement bridge on the Lang
don creek, is now completed and ready
for use.
Miss Guyneth Dyer OF Lawton spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Will Dyer.
The Cleaner Halloween social was
we'll attended and a very pleasant time
enjoyed by all.
Frank Gibbs was kicked on the knee
by a horse last Monday. No serious re
suits, as was feared at first.
Rob Bolinger, who is located at Mar
cellus as salesman for the Raleigh Med
icine Co., was home over Sunday. de
likes his new work very much.
Services will be held every Sunday af
ternoon at 2 o'clock instead Of alternate
ly Sunday afternoon and evening, as
has been the Gus om Rev Keene is the
new pastor.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13
West Paw Paw.

II. d. North has his house and barr
nearly completed.
Mr. and Mrs. Flagler and son visited
relatives in Mattawan last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Burrell of Ypsi
lanti visited his cousin, Mr.. Flagler, anC
family.
The Misses Lulu and Beulah Nc
Williams are attending the state norma
at Kalamazoo.
Mr. and Mrs F. ]. Webb entertained
the Barnum school last Saturday, there
being about % present. Light refresh
ments we're served and an enjoyable
time was had by all.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13
Base LIna.

Mr. Shirley was home over Sunday.
Glenn Woodruff is down with a sore
throat
G.. Connery has his barn moved and
ready for use.
The hay baler aud corn shredder are
very busy now.
Frank Emmons and Mr.. Blanchard
visited G. Cooley, Monday.
Prayer meeting was held at Dell
Leech's Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ID. Leech visited in
Kalamazoo couple of day lass week.
Little Alberta Mason, who has had
one limb paralyzed, is so she can walk
again.
Mary Hopkins aud children have been
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13
A Sure-enough Knocker.

j. G. Goodwin of Reidsvine, N. c.,
says: Bucklen's Arnica Salve is a sure.
enough knocker for ulcers. A bad one
came on my leg last summer. but that
wonderful salve knocked it out in few
rounds Not even scar remained. -
Guaranteed for piles, sores, burns, etc.
25c. at A. G. Martins drug store. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13
They Take the Kinks Out

81 have used DR.. Kings New Life
Pills for many years with increasing sat
isfaction. They take the kinks out OF
or friction, says N. n. Brown OF Pitts
field. VT. Guaranteed satisfactory at A.
G. Martins drug store. 25c. %
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13
Elderly People
Helped Free

The last years of life are the sweet
est, and yet the most difficult to pro-
long. 1t is then that the greatest care
is exercised in maintaining bodily
health. But the chief care should al
ways be with regard to the food you
eat and whether you are digesting it
properly. You should not allow your
self to become constipated.
No doubt you have tried salts and
cathartic pills. purgative tablets etc., and
have come to the conclusion that they are
violent In action and do but temporary
good. Listen, then, to the voice OF ex-
perience with regard to a wonderful and
mild laxative, DR.. Caldwelfs Syrup Pep
SIM. IL is not new, only we are trying
to find new friends for 1t.
"A. A. Felts, OF Johnston City, Ill, suf-
fered from stomach trouble for six years
and found his cure in DR.. Caldwell 8
syrup Pepsin. His wife uses IL too with
success. We could name hundreds Of
others. Some heard of IL first through
doctors offer to send any sufferer from a
stomach, liver or bowel complaint free
sample bottle for trial, without charge.
II you Will send your name and address
he will send you a trial bottle direct to
your home. If II proves itself as he
buying a 50-cent or 81 bottle of your
druggist, as all Of them sell It, Old people,
like children, should look for purity, and
IL is well to mention that the purity OF
this remedy is vouched for with the u. S.
government Also, though a free bottle
is sent to prove its merits, results are
always guaranteed from the regular
bottles bought of druggists. who will re-
fund your money IL IL does not satisfy
you. Send at least for the free test bottle
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13
Seeing Thinus Snuarelv

So live that you may look every man
squarely in the face You will see
many hideous things, but IL there be
one or two fair you will be wholly
equited.-Lincoln (Neb.) Journal
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13

Dyspepsia is Americas curse. Burdock
Blood Bitters conquers dyspepsia every
time. 1t drives out impurities, tones
the stomach, restores perfect digestion
normal weight and good health.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13

Doan's Regulets cure constipation
without gripping, nausea, nor any weak
ening effect. Ask your druggist for
them. % cents per box.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13

Itching, bleeding, protruding or blind
piles yield to Doan's Ointment. Chronic
cases soon relieved, finally cured. Drug
gists all sell it.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13
Life Of Wild olive Trees.

Wild olive trees last centuries in
Turkey and there are some for which
fully 1000 years are claimed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13

For any pain from top to toe, from
any cause, apply DR.. Thomas Eclectric
Oil. Pain can't stay where it is used.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13
IN there IS anything about

II there is anything about
your ailment that you don't
understand, or II you want
any medical advice. write
to the doctor. and he will
answer you fully. There Is
no charge for this service.
The address II DR.. w. B.
Caldwell. 500 Caldwell bldg.
Monticello, III.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-11-13

Many people find it impossible to
get over the habit OF adulterating the
| truth which they use.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-16
HEPBURN BILL IS PASSED
But Senate Declines to Double Ap-
preparation for Avenue Purchase.
Believed TO Have No Chance Of Get
ting Through the House Dur
ing This Congress.

BY a vote Of IS to is. the Senate yes
terday passed the Hepburn bill, appro-
priating sl0.oO0.o00 10 purchase all the land
lying between Pennsylvania avenue and
the Mall TO be used in future as the site
for government buildings.
The bill was passed only after prolonged
discussion, in which Senator Nelson. OF
Minnesota, was Mr. Heyburn's principal
opponent. There is practically no chance
that the bill will pass the House. at least
during the present Congress.
Efforts were made 10 amend the bill by
increasing the appropriation 10 S2000o.0O0.
in order 70 meet the estimate Of the Com
missioners as TO the cost Of acquiring the
property, but this was voted down, as
was also an amendment offered by Sen
ator Hepburn. proposing to allow the use
of the money appropriated for the pur-
pose Of acquiring options on the property.
The significant statement was made by
Mr.. Hepburn during the debate that the
property which it is proposed to purchase
is assessed for only about S50g5,0 600. he
also advocated taking the Center Market
property without reimbursing those who
occupy it. declaring that the government
row owns il. and that If il were paid for,
TIE money would simply be given away
Senator Gal!inger said he believed the
property involved In the bill would cost
So. coo. COO before the government became
possessed OF IL, and ne took occasion 10
mildly score the District tax assessors
for the showing made on their books as
to the value Of the property.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-16
PASS TWO DISTRICT BILLS.
Vsgraney Measure and Private Hos
pitaI BiI Approved by Senate.

NsgF1ney Measure and Private Hos
pitaI Bill Approved by Senate.
The Senate yesterday passed Senator
Tlllman's bin TO define and suppress va
grancy in the District Of Columbia, which
Mr. TiIlman said. when he introduced Il,
would. in his opinion. do much TO stop
the wave Of crime which has recently ter
rorized portions of Washington.
After defining in a long list the classes
OF persons who shall be deemed vagrants
under the proposed law, the bill provides
that upon conviction a person prosecuted
under its terms shall be required TO fur
nish security in the sum OF 500 for his
good behavior and industry during the
succeeding year. and If he fails 20 pro
vide such security he shall be sentenced
to the District workhouse for not more
than a year
The House bill to regulate the estab-
lishment and maintenance Of private hos
pitals and asylums IN the District was
also passed by the Senate 1t affects
such institutions when conducted for the
care of animals. as well as those intended
for the treatment OF human beings.
Persons desiring 10 conduct such an In
stitution must secure a license therefor
from the District Commissioners. and all
such establishments are made subject to
the supervision of the health officer Of
the District, under regulations to be made
by the Commissioners.
The latter bill has passed the House
It now goes to the President for ap-
proval-
The Washington herald., 1908-04-16
ATTACKS TEE COMMISSIONERS
Fire-escape Man Wants District
Board Investigated.
Makes Charges Suggesting Graft in
Sworn Petition Submitted 10
Senate by Mr.. Johnston.

Serious charges regarding the frees
cape regulations OF the District, promul-
gated by the Commissioners, are made in
petition submitted to Congress yester-
day by e. F. Gibbs, manager Of the Gibbs
Fire Escape Company, through Senator
Johnston.
Alleging that the Commissioners regu-
lations favor type Of fre-eseape pat
ented by a District employe and discrimi-
nate against the type made by his COM
pany, Afr. Gibbs demands that Congress
investigate the !ire-escape rules, "the
manner of their enforcement by the
building inspector and the reasons for his
defense, when misconduct is shown. by
the Commissioners Of the District OF Co
lumbia, Mr.. Gibbs statement is made
in the form Of a swern affidavit. sub
scribed TO before notary. He says. in
part:
The records show that before the final
approval OF the present hre-eseape law.
Mr.. Sn0wden Ashford the building In
spector the executor OF said Jaw. in
whose Office II originated, began to apply
for fire-escape patents, Of which he OBJ
tained three during the year 1907. This he
did with the permission Of the Engineer
Commissioner to participate in the FIRE
escape business. and with the knowledge
or one or both OF the other Commission
ers: the only apparent restriction being
that he should charge no royalty il the
District Of Columbia
THE records also show that the Com
missioners have exercised the powers
IN Far
protection of the people, in establishing
the present fire-escape regulations, which
prohibit the recognition Of the chain es-
cape. (the natural competitor OF the Ash
ford ESCAPED. whereas the mere physical
conditions permit the proper erection OF
the stairway escape. "a type Of which the
Ashford is) although the chain escape is
IN use az the White House, and has the
unanimous Endorsement Of the Interna-
tional Association Of Fire Engineers.
In the Isolated cases where the chain
escape is recognized. the regulations re-
quire balconies, which are not only un-
necessary, but approximately double the
cost Of the escape and render it for less
efficient"
II is charged further that Mr.. Ash
ford wrote 20 "a certain foreign firm"
inviting IL to install his fire-escapes in
the District, provided il paid him SO
for the drawings and SO for each balcony
erected" and that he painted prospects
Of a big business. stating that there was
'no competition"
Complaint was made 90 the Commis-
sioners, il is stated, and no relief result
ing, the case was taken TO the President,
as a result OF which the Engineer Com
missioner investigated and reported that
Ashford had done no wrong, but required
him 10 give up his patents. II Is charged
that the Engineer Commissioner threat
ened IN the public prints TO personally
chastise" Mr. Gibbs, as a result of the
charges made, and that the Commis-
sioners used precautionary methods in
endeavoring 70 indict the Gibbs people for
fancied or trumped-up charges OF bribery.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-16
GAS EXPERT TESTIFIES.
President OF Buffalo Company Says
Fair District Price Is 81,

frcStGent or bumalO company says
Fair District Price Is 81.
Alexander c, Humphries, president of
the Buffalo Gas Company, appeared yes
terday before the House District Com
mittee, when that committee further con-
sidered the advisability of the repeal of
the stock imitation clause Of the District
code
Mr.. Humphries stated that while gas
may be produced in Washington for a
little more than 81 cents thousand feet.
fair price for such gas delivered at the
consumers residence. would be 81 per
thousand feet. He based his deductions.
he saId on the gas company's report.
Prof Bemis, OF Cleveland. who testi-
fed before the committee recently. said
that he believed gas could be delivered
for s. cents per thousand at fair profit
Prof. Bemis also based his deductions on
the report of the company.
This discrepancy between the statements
of the president of a big gas company
and an expert chemist. did not seem 10
bother the committee and Mr.. Hum
phries continued upon a dissertation as
10 the merits of various methods Of max
ing gas.
Il is likely that at the instance of the
committee, seconded by the gas company.
Mr.. Hamphries will make an exhaustive
inquiry into the cost Of making gas in this
city.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-16
DENIES RIGHT TO INTERFERE
Ex-Secretary of State Foster De.
fends Venezuelan Position.
Representing Interests in Pending
Discussion, He Takes Issue with
Governments Right TO Act.

A brief was filed before the Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations yester-
day by Hon. John W. Foster represent
ing certain interested parties and cor
/ pOratiOns who claim TO be affected by
the pending controversy between Ameri-
can claimants and the government OF
Venezuela.
Mr. Foster summarized the pending is
sues IN four questions, which he pro-
ceeded to take up n their order and dis
euss:
l. What right has an American citizen
10 receive the support OF his government
who, having voluntarily established him
self in business in a foreign country en-
ters into a conspiracy with revolutionists
and furnishes them aid to overthrow the
established government Of that country?
? How far is an American citizen
bound by the stipulation in a contract
freely entered into with a foreign gov
ernment that all questions arising out of
the contract should be settled by the
courts of the foreign country, and that
no recourse should be had to diplomatic
Intervention?
g. VIII the government of the United
States be justified in continuing 10 de-
mand Of Venezuela that the FIVE claims In
question in their present condition be
submitted to arbitration?
4. Authorization by Congress of the
use of force in the collection OF claims.
Mr.. Foster contends as to the first
g. -.
pie Of international law that a person
dOmiciled in a foreign country, who
voluntarily takes part in revolution or
furnishes aid to reVOlutOnists against the
established government, forfeits his right
te the protection of his home government.
The same rule. he holds, applies to cor
pOTations as well as citizens The former
Secretary Of State quotes Daniel Web
ster in support of the contention, and also
cites pToclamations of President TAYLOR
and President Fillmore. He also relies on
the ruling made by the commission that
arbitrated the claims Of British subjects
growing out II the civil war, In which the
commission rejected every claim where it
was shown by the American agent that
the claimants gave aid TO the Confed-
eracy.
Mr.. Foster says tie principle was recog-
nized in the later arbitration treaties of
the United States with foreign powers.
and cites as examples the treaty with
France qSS0) and with Chilli dS92).
The brief In support Of its contention
on the second question quotes the con-
stitution of Venezuela, which requires
that all questions of contract shall be set
tied before the local tribunals. and holds
that all valid contracts contain this con-
dition, either express or implied.
MIR Foster contends that the state De-
paTtment was not justified in demanding
arbitration. Finally he quotes a long line
of authorities to prove that the United
States In its relation with Venezuela. has
never acted through Congress on claims
growing out of contract.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-16
PRESIDENT CHANGES MIND.
Decides over Night on Later Ad-
jOurnment.


The President has changed his mind
since Tuesday night about an early ad-
journment of Congress. He still believes
It viii be possible to wind up work by
May 8. but yesterday morning he sent for
Representative Watson, of Indiana, Re-
publican whip of the House Of Repre-
sentatives, To express to him the wish
that the two houses remain in session
for about a week beyond the date men
toned.
The Presidents change OF mind Is due
10 an afterthought He told Mr.. Watson
that since talking with him Tuesday night
he recalled the fact that the conference
Of governors which he has asked will be
In progress during the week beginning
May II. and he would like to have Con-
gress in session while the governors. are
here. The governors meeting was ar
ranged for several months ago, the object
being TO consider the question OF the con-
seTyatiOn Of the cOuntTys natural re-
sources.
Mr.. Watson expressed the opinion that
the bill providing for important amend
ments to the Sherman antitrust law can
not become a law.
There viii be a caucus of the Repub-
lcan members of-the House next Tuesday
evening for the purpose of deciding on a
course of action IN regard to currency
legislation. The House leaders have told
the President that the Aldrich bill will
be taken up, and that in some form the
measure probably will be passed.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-16
OPPOSE ALDRICH BILL.
American Ba nkers, Association Off
GERS DiaapprOve Measure.

II. A. Hepburn, chairman of the Amer.
ican Bankers Association and presiden;
Of the Chase National Bank, Of New
York. together with many other bankers,
appeared yesterday before the HOUSE
Committee on Banking and Currency 10
oppose the Aldrich bill.
Mr.. Hepburn. vOicing the sentiment Of
his association. expressed surprise that
Senator Aidrich should have forced a
measure through the Senate which he
knew was distasteful to every banker in
the country.
He made a lengthy review Of the bill
and the other speakers voiced practically
the same sentiment-that the Aldrich
measure is not practicable.
Among those who were in attendance
at the hearing were.
james B. FoTgan, vice chairman. president OF the
First National Bank, Chicago; Festss J. Wade.
presidehs Of the MERCANTILE Trust Company. St
Louis: JOSEPH T. Talbert vice president Of the Gem
morcial National Bank. CAicsg0; Charles n. Huttg.
president Of the Third National Bank, st. Louis
John Perrin, president Of the American National
Bank. indianapolis; Solomon Wexlsr. vice president
Of the Whitney Central National Bank, New Or
National Bank. PttsbuTg; Arthur Reynolds. pTesi-
dent Of the First National Bank. Kansas City; 10
ssph A. MoCOrd. Tice president Of this Third Ma.
sional Bank, Atlanta; John l. Hamilton. vice TTesi-
dent Of Hamilton & Cunningham, Hoopeston. III.
Frederick =. FaTnsworth, secretary. Nassau and II
Pine streets. New York, and W. Y. Cox, president
Of the Second National Bank Of this city
The Washington herald., 1908-04-16
No More Long Tours.
HOLDS LAKE HELPED LILLEY.
Congressman Framed Charges Part.
Iy Through Submarine Attorney.

- ANAOEMtVe
After much maneuvering, the House
committee investigating the submarine
business on Representative Lniey's
charges developed testimony yesterday
that practically all OF Representative
Lilley's case was prepared by representa-
tives Of the Lake Torpedo Boat Company.
Ex-senator John NJ. Thurston, counsel
for the Lake company. cut round about
questions short by stating that he dictated
10 Mr.. Neif, the Lake companys Wash
ington manager, the typewriter state
ment that Mr. Lilley made 10 the Com
mlttee on Rules Of the House before Civ
ing his testimony.
Mr.. Thurston also prepared the opening
statements signed by Mr.. Lilley. and pre-
sented 70 the select committee conduct ting
the investigation Of the Electric Boat
Company on his solicitation.
All the principal recommendations 10
the committee signed by Mr.. Lilley, and
suggesting the line OF examination of
witnesses, including Messrs. Edinboro and
Gordon, OF Michigan; Messrs. Creevy. Nc
Noir, +. p. b. Sands, NJ. Kerr. ex-senator
Marion Butler, and others were also die
tated by Mr. Lilley.
-'AA ~F-aN NAeHAtA'F - tNN4 HNA At&aA nc prepared
the separate lists Of hundreds of ques-
uons, technical and otherwise, which the
committee asked successive witnesses at
Mr. Lilleys request.
These questions were then asked Mr..
Ned by AR Howard. OF the committee:
Q.-So. substantially al Mr. Lilley's
formal statements to the committee were
prepared either by you or by Senator
Thurston after consultation with Mr.
Lilley?
A.-Yes, largely so.
Q.-Questlons 10 be propounded tc vari-
Gus witnesses were prepared by your or
Mr.. ThuTstOn after consultation between
you and Mr. LilIey?
AYES. practically so.
The witness explained that questions
were arranged mostly from data in his
office files. but they also followed Mr..
Lilley's own suggestions.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-16
BORAH TO MAKE SPEECH.
Idaho Senator VIII Take Issue with
Foraker on Brownsville.

Senator BoTah. Of Idaho. yesterday gave
notice In the Senate that on Monday
next. Immediately following the routine
morning business, he will address thai
body on Senator Foraker's bill TO re-
enlist the negro soldiers who were dis
missed without honor by the President
as a result Of the Brownsville affTay.
Senator Warner, who wrote the other
bill having the object IN view but pro-
posing TO reach 1t along the lines favor
ed by the President, viii speak on his
bill on Tuesday.
Mr.. Borah is a clear, forceful and in
teresting speaker, and he has given much
study 10 the Brownsville question, He
has been asked by the members Of the
Military Affairs Committee, who are op-
posed to the Foraker bill, to make a
speech and give his views on the question,
and his announcement in the Senate yes
teTday was the outcome Of this request.
While Senator Borah will not directly
reply to Mr.. Foraker's recent speech on
the subject, he will present the opposite
side, and Il is understood that he will
present evidence intended 10 discount that
which Senator Foraker offered on Tues
day last. in defense of the negro soldiers,