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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
JOB UP IN THE AIR''
COMMISSION VACANCY AWAITS
 GOVERNOR.
In Absenes of Governor on HiGh School Commiasion Trip, no 'Srips Circu-
 InteS at the Capitol.

In Abnenee of Governor on High School Commiasion Trip, no 'srip'' Circu- Intes at the Capitol. It is still case of "up in the air
 on the vacancy in the office of Assoct- ate Railroad Commissioner. All inter-
 the return of the Governor. Prospec- l tive applicants are about at standstill In point of numbers.
 The successor of the late Commission CT John c. Harris may or may not ba one who has conspicuously. supported the administration. There are those who predict that the lucky man will be one this time who has quietly but firmly adhered to the Governors ad, ministration. Tn other words, there is a sort of demand for rewarding the rank and file as the Hotspurs and lead CTS have already been honored with ap- pointments.
 Still the gossip does not preclude the possibility of Senator Lusk, Whether Mir. Lusk gets the job may depend a good deal on whether he actually wants 1t. This he has not yet signihed.
 There is g growing sentiment in favor of S. P. Kennedy for the position. He is the secretary of the Commiss sion and his office Is one secretaryship that is about as near the line of work of Commissioned as one could make 1t. His experience has been large, it is said, and there have been tines when he had occasion to show judicial qual ities objectionable to no side. He is an Anniston man and the movement in h . favor Is said to have started from that city.
 Talk of W. c. Fitts, of Mobile, ana H. S. Kealhofer. of Montgomery, com tinues. Both have friends who believes they would make competent men for the office. There is also repeated men tion of the name of H. E. Skeggs, of Decatur, known to have been a suppor- ter of the Governor in his Gubernato- rial canvass, and who Is thought to have a good chance.
 Mir. Fitts Is reported to be a formal applicant for the office. He is a well
 known lawyer of Mobile and was a candidate in 1906 for alternate United States Senator. He was often in the company of the Governor in their re- spective canvasses and the Executive of the State Is said to have then had op- portunity to observe the fitness and ability of the man.
 The plum is undoubtedly worth go- ing after. It means an uninterrupted service of two years and a half with one of the best salaries in the gift of the State. MT. Fitts' friends also argue that he represents section of the State that Is not now represented on the Commission.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
WORK OF THE CLUB
DIRECTORS WRITE MEMBERS OF
 ITS IMPORTANCE.
Montgomery Commercial Club Has Be- come . Power Through the State, and Leader of In-
 dustriaI Deyelopment.

The ofhcers of the Commercial Club have issued to the members a state- ment, briefly indicating the work it has done in the recent past and prom ising that the activity previously ob- taining will be maintained during the quarter beginnng July l. The state- ment was written under date of June the year 1908.
 A fact to which the officers uoint with especial pride is the readiness with which the members are paying their dues. significant of their lively inter est in the work and the welfare of the club.
 Following is copy of the statement: ''ro the Members of the Commercial
 Club:
 "The third quarter of 1908 now opens for the Commercial Club and covers the period when restfulness and inaction seem justified. We assure you, how ever, that during this summer quarter, the work of the club. secretariai and otherwise. will be carried on with the same persistency as during the winter months.
 "As this club is not a social club, in the general sense of the term. but maintained largely for the purpose of attracting attention to Montgomery and for entertaining visiting business men and small conventions, 1t follows that the directors can best judge of the feeling of satisfaction with the club by the attitude of the members towards their dues. The directors feel that the character of the service rendered by the club to the city Is of vast import ance. as 1t has helped to create local pride and has made the Commercial Club of Montgomery q distinct power through the State and brought it to q position of leadership in all that affects the development of the state. The club stands supreme in the state for active interest In general publicity. Much of this has come through influences exert Q dupon delegates attending the two score conventions, large and small, which have met in Montgomery In the past few months.
 "1he directors feel pleased with the record of the club so far made and feel confident of your continued support in the good work done and projected.
 The past two quarters have almost completely freed the club from the necessity of employing collector be- cause the members now either send in checks for their dues or call personally. This has enabled the directors already to clear of $500 worth of obligations for reftting the new quarters. and If continued. will enable us to meet all ob- ligations incurred.
 "Remember that the club constantly needs the strengthening that comes from new members. When remitting your quarters dues. will you please advise the Secretary of half dozen people who could. with advantage. be approached relative to membership.
 Yours truly.
 A. c. Forbes. President; F. P. Glaas. Vice President: F. P. Chaffee, Vice President; Alex Rice. President: F. s. Ball, J. c. Haas. George W. Jones, J. M. Kennedy, 0. O. Nelson, F. c. stevenson, George A. Thomas. John I. Walker. c. 0. zirlxie, Diree-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
CAPTURES BOLD THIEF.
Youth Says He Has Robbed Many New
 York HOteIs.

New York. July s.--A youth of 20 years. who described himself as Ma than Levin. a student of languages and the son of a retired manufacturer, and who told the police he had robbed nearly every first-class hotel in the city during the past few weeks. was captured in a room on the fourteenth floor of the Hotel Belmont today after he had bound a woman in bed and was about to loot the apartment.
 When the prisoner was searched the police found one of the most complete outfits for use in sneak thievery that ever came into their possession. II consisted ok two revolvers a box of red pepper. a dagger. two electric Ian terms Rnd a number of vials contain Ing sleep-producing preparations.
 Tae police say he made no attempt to conceal his guilt and told them frank lJ of robberies in which he had been involved.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
4CaIIiope'' King is Dead .

Nashville. Tenn. July Civilian W. better known as Bud" Horn. the call Hope king, Is dead at his home in this city, aged 57. Horn was well known by the show people throughout the United States. having for years trav- eled with various cIrc1ses as calliope player.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
Another RockefeIIer Heir.

Bar Harbor. Me-. July 9.--Mrs. John D. Rockefeller. Jr., gave birth to a son late yesterday at the Rockefeller summer home here. This is the third child. the others being a boy and a girl.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
Buffalo Lithia
 Springs Hotel
Owned and Operated by BUFFALO LITHIA SPRINGS WATER
 COMPANY.
BUFFALO LITHIA SYRINGE VA

BUFFALO LIrHIA SYRINGE. VA
 This well-known health resort situated on the Southern Railway. ntty-hvs miles from Dsnville. Va. and one hundred and Afty-one miles from Norfolk. win open for guests June 18th. Comfortably appointed Hotel and cottages--well shaded lawn-ex. tensivs verandas--musIe.
 For rates and further particulars address,
 A. ". ARCHER. Manager slk Buffalo Llthia Springs. VG
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
1Frn. H. w. Brapd Dead

Chicago. July s.-Mrs. Harriet W. Brand, Treasurer of the National Wo- mems Christian Temperance Union, died early today at a hospital in Ev- anston. after an Illness of two months
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-03-13

motion of Supervisor Spencer seconded by Super
visor Conway claim of H. w. McCabe constable for the
.u of sixteen dollars being for items deducted
from October 1907 BILL was dsallowed
The having for consideration of the special
order consideration of the petitions praying
for an election the provisions of the local option law
that matter up for consideration by the board
motion of Supervisor J. c. Warner the board adj
iourned where the committee hereto
appointed examine and investigate such petitions sub
;tted the following report which, motion of Supervisor
Pearman seconded by Supervisor Wheeler, accepted
adopted.
To Board of Supervisors of Van Buren, county
committee to whom referred the several
petons calling election be held in said
determine whether the liquor traffic should be prohib
tied county of Van Buren,, respectfully beg leave to
report examined the petitions of the several town.
ships and wards and hnd:-
Number of petitions and on poll lists 7so
Number of names petitions but not on poll lists1O39
Iepibe non residents, Minors ~
Total number petitions. 1867
Total number at last general election 4519
One-thrd of votes cast is L. 07
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-03-13
Big Bargain List Of Pianos Free

A list that is the biggest that has
ever been complied, comprising tiue
pianos, has just been issued by Lyou IL
Healy. This list contains many Stein.
WAYS, Webers, Lyon X Healys, Wash
burns, Steriings, Hunting tons and other
well known pianos. Moreover, the par
ticulars Of each instrument are given,
so that the buyer may Judge for h,mse,f
whether or not the piano is a bargain.
This list will interest persons who
want a very good piano, for the reason
that many of these instruments are
slightly used in name only, that is, they
have had exhibition use iD show win
dows or have been used for brief periods
in artists studios.
The prices quoted are phenomenally
low. Lyon 81 Healy are making de-
termined effort TO close out several hun
dred instruments of this description
within the next 30 days, and the prices
have been reduced very materially.
Send for a copy of this list. liz you do
not wish to pay all cash for piano, you
can arrange for monthly payments on a
portion OF the price. Address Lyon &
Healy, 10 Adams Street, Chicago.
Lyon & Healy exhibit the largest and
most varied stock OF pianos in the world
over 1000 instruments.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-03-13
HIDDEN DANGERS.
Nature Gives Timely Warnings
That no Paw Paw Citizen Can
Afford to Ignore.

Afford to Ignore.
Danger signal No. comes from the
kidney secretions. They will warn you
when the kidneys are sick. Well kid
neys excrete a clear, amber fluid. Sick
kidneys send out thin, foamy and pale
or a thick, red i'll smelling urine, full
of sediment and irregular of passage.
Dagger signal No. 2 comes from the
back Back pains, dull and heavy or
sharp and acute, tell you of sick kidneys
and warn you OF the approach Of dropsy,
diabetes and Brights disease. Doan's
Kidney Pills cure sick kidneys and cure
them permanently. Here's Paw Paw
proof:
Geo Lucas, painter, living at Niles
and Water streets, Paw Paw, says: IL
was annoy ed for long time from kid
ney trouble. The secretIons FROM the
kidneys were very frequent aud at night
| wo I'D have to rise several times to
pass them. procured Doan's Kidney
Pills at Longw ell Bros drug store and
they cured me of the weakness. | gave
statement TO this effect November rs,
1901, and now l am just as glad 10 con-
firm the same, Nov. 3, 1860 as | have
never suffered from kidney troubles nor
have | had TO use any kid-oJ remedy
since Doan's Kidney Pills cured NE in
1901"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents.
Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo. New York
sole agents for United States.
Pamamhar the mama Doan's-and
take no other.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-03-13
Texas Man Suggests Name.
AUSTIN, TEXAS. Feb. a. 1908

AUSTIN, EAAS, u eD. Il, lSOo.
EDITOR TRUE NoRTHERNER:
Doubtless letter from such dis
lance in regard to the suggestion of
ma -e for the lake 10 Paw Paw Will ap.
pear strange.
A few words of explanation will, per-
haps, suffice. First of all, tendency
toward beautiful scenery has always
been predominant in my nature.
My business for the past two years,
until ten days ago, was In the Southern
Michigan peninsula. In my travels
through that country it has fallen to my
lot to be in Paw Paw several times 10
early spring and sumner
The numerous lakes and the we'll
shaded streets with their maple trees
was one of the decided impressions left
upon me, which / always recall with a
thrill of pleasure.
Again, the Indians of our country,
because of my travels through different
states which they formerly inhabited,
have always appealed to me, and the
peculiar photography OF towns, rivers
and lakes has been a source of interest.
meaning of many names.
The fact that an Indian name CRATES
upon the ears, or does not fiod a correct
pronunciation by everyone should not
necessarily constitute an objection to it.
more important point to be considered
is the significance attached to such a
name, wherein it will cause interest to
the residents of the location, both as
regards the original Inhabitants, and at
the same time something that will reflect
great credit on the town as an ideal
spot for scenic grandeur.
With this explanation as to my motive
for suggestion, / would like to submit a
name, Lake Chequas-abumtook, which,
to my faint Indian knowledge, means
The Lake of the Naples, which, ia accord
ance with my previous statement, will
show traces Of Indian life in hat vicinity.
and brings out fully the prominent
foliage of the town.
Then, trusting that this nams (pro-
nounced just as spcied) even though
FROM an outsider, which may detract
from consideration, as home pride car
ries much weight 10 such matters, will
bc dulJ regarded with the same feeling
that il Jtfered by
Very truly yours,
VIM l.. PARKER,
Austin, Texas.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-03-13
Sore Throat Cure

To cure Sore Throat quickly. safely and
surely you must use remedy made for
that special purpose. TONSILINE is
simply Sore Throat Cure. 1t doesn't
perform miracles but it does do its whole
duty in curing thsoats which are sore.
TONSILlNE, is an sutiseptic. kills the
Sore Throat germs and corrects the con-
dii:cns which projrce Sore Throat and
like diseases. Tie hrss desc gives No.
relief and few doses cure.
A quick. safe, soothing healing. IN
antiseptic cure for Sore Throat IN
briefly describes T0NSsLINE. IN
At druggists-25 and Soc bottles. ~
The Tonsiline Co. Canton. Ohio.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-03-13
O. WESTGATE,
f.. e. WALDRoN, Committee.
+. T.. WARNER,

The committee n claims accounts submitted par
a report which, with the exception of two items claimed by
L. L. Hamilton and Ed Youels related exclusively to claims
made by County Drain Commissioner McElheny
of Supervisor Spencer seconded by Supervisor
Dannee much of said report referred to claims of the
county referred back Mr. Nc
Elheny for explanation.
The claim of L. L, $40 for burial of Geo.
DeIong soldier allowed $685. reported by
claim of Ed Youels s. for digging
Belongs grave allowed in full, reported by the
committee
Supervisor Spencer moved that the chair appoint
with Exshe John H Britton and
his regard his claim against the county This
motion, Supervisor Burger prevailed and
the chair appointed the following such committee viz
Supervisors Cleveland ]. c. Warner and Benedict.
On motion of Supervisor j. c. Warner, seconded by
Supervisor Cleveland, adjourned until $50
morrow morning.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10th, 1908.
Board convened pursuant to adjournment Called to
order by the chairman
Roll called; quorum present.
Minutes yesterdays proceedings read and approved
Supervisor Burger offered the following resolution which
seconded by Supervisor F. f. Warner and adopted by
of the board, towit:
Resolved, BY the Board of Supervisors of Van Buren,
they hereby determined and declared to be irregular
and insufficient which to call an election.
The committee settle with the county treasurer sub
mitted following which, motion of Supervisor
Gaut seconded Supervisor Danneel accepted and
adopted, as follows
To of Supervisors of Van Buren, county,
respectfully submit following
We examined the receipts and disbursements for
the 1907 find that the county easurers report
on file is
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-03-13
LETTER FROM JULIE" CLAPP
Approves Of The True Northerner's
Plan to Name New Lake.
Fayors Local Option.


Editor The True Northerner,
Paw Paw, Mich.
Dear SIR
l read with much interest the several
in the last issue of the
Northerner.
You people are dealing with the same
old question, "Does Prohibition Pro-
hibit?" or course, it does not and never
will. However. it goes long way
towards it. The "old soaks" must have
their grog as long as they live. They
will get it somehow or other, and, for
my part, want them to have it.
| have an old man who comes in to
see me regularly, dear old man, an old
soldier and christian gentleman, but
he is a victim OF alcoholism; the very
tissues Of his body cry out for drink.
l regularly slip into his hand small
stipend which goes 10 satisfy his terrible
craving.
What Is expected Of prohibition, or no
license, Is that the temptation to drink
shall, as far as possible. be kept from
the weak and from the young.
We old timers, who through the years
have been going back to Paw Paw, have
been gratified beyond measure at the
improvements we see there and particu-
larry the improvement ia Jour dealings
with the drink problem.
At the large gatherings during the old
home weeks, particularly the days when
working men knock off and young and
old pour in from the country, we notice
an entire absence of intoxicated persons
on the streets.
When the writer was a boy it was not
safe for women or girls to be in the
streets when there we're any "doings"
in town. Young women 10 going and
to and from school could not pass
through the village at such times and be
safe from insult.
Since you have had no license, we find
when We return what seems to be almost
an entire absence of drunkenness and
rowdy ism.
The writer was also gratified to see
the communication from his old friend
billy, and he has read with interest the
various commu nicatIons and suggestions
relative to the new lake. No name has
as yet been proposed which seems to
Just fit; the long Indian names and also
the poetical names of noted lakes ia
Europe don't just satisfy AS Mr. billy
says, when you get name anchored on
to that lake you have got to live with it
for long time.
l wonder if there is "Long lake" 10
Michigan; "Van Buren," lake would
probably be too cumbersome.
The Northerner has taken up the mat
ter 10 exactly the right way aud very
likely the best name will be decided on.
Very truly yours,
julius M. CLAPP.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-03-13
Com NUN | CATION.
I. Jay Cummings Gives His Views
on the Primary Question
as FDllOWs.

Considerable is being said in tn press
interest for the support OF the primary
plan.
1t is also said that the republicans do
not exercise their full privileges under
the convention system.
1t is said that it is our fault il we do
not appear at caucuses to elect delegates.
IL We are unreprsented, it is because
OF our own negligence and indifference.
That we are entitled to but little sy IN
pathy for being dragged out to caucuses
and belong to the unrepresented class.
l have been connected with the dry
goods business 10 Paw Paw for 40 years;
my home is here, and all OF my business
relations are confined to this locality
My social relations extend further. l
am proud of old Van Buren, county and
take deep interest 10 its welfare, and
would highly appreciate an opportunity
to have greater voice 10 it's affairs.
have been a republican all my life,
and thoroughly believe ia the Lincoln
and Roosevelt republican policies. have
bOt ocOh oStiNC III al DuIou COuuty pOi-
itics for the following reasons
A friend Of mine desired to have me
present his name at a caucus to be a
delegate to an approaching county con-
vention. l consented to do 1t We went
to the caucus at the appointed time and
place, and it became apparent that my
friend could not be elected as a delegate
on account OF there being "slato" pre-
arranged, and the delegates were decided
upon by the COMMITTEE" My friend
was disappointed and was embarrassed
We had supposed that we would have
an equal chance with all the others, but
on account OF arrangements that pre-,
coded the caucus we were left out
Under such conditions, like the one
just cited, would you expect my friend
and my self to take deep interest in the
next caucus and county convention?
My friend and l were, and still con-
tinue to be, republicans, but it does not
meet our favor to indulge in political
fights; to tread on our brothers toes, OF
undertake to Xix" matters in such a
manner that my crowd" will have more
strength In caucuses than my neigh
boris crowd, and not give my neighbor
any show in the caucus
In this same system of caucuses is
extended TO all other towns in the
county 1t may, to certain extent, be
responsible for lack of political inter.
est in the business men OF the county.
My business is not politics, it is dry
goods, at the same time my interest ex-
tends to social, moral and political con-
ditions Of the county, and as republican
business man would appreciate an op
portunity of having more voice in poll
tics, and it seems to me the primary
plan will afford US all equal representa-
| ton, and that without fight.
Thoughtfully yous,
l. JAY CUMMINGS.