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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-11-12
ELECTRIC STORM
PLAYS HAVOC
Paw Paw Local Phones
Out of Commission
Entire Week.
COMPANY DAMAGED $500
Lightning Strikes Van Fossen Block.
But Firemen Soon Have Flames
Under Control.

During severe electrical storm last
Sunday night about 10 o'clock, lightning
struck the Var Fossen block near a win
dow on the third floor, setting fire to
the building but owing to the promp.
and efficient work of the Paw Paw fire
department very little damage was done
except to the Kibbe telephone exchange,
which was completely wrecked
Practically all the apparatus OF the
company was destroyed except the
switch boards, which we're left almost
intact. Every phone connection was
broken, racks were burned and about
80 feet of cable spoiled.
The chief operator, Miss Katherine
Smith, deserves great praise for her
nerve and presence of mind during the
excitement. The flames broke out i'm.
mediately but Miss Smith remained at
the switch board until all connections
were burned. She telephoned Manager
Watson, hut while talking with him the
wire was burned. She then called sew
eral other residences, but before the
calls could be answered the connections
were broken. She then picked up the
tickets and apparatus that could be
moved and made way for the firemeu,
who had been called in the meantime by
Night Watchman Lord.
The firemen should receive much ere
/ dit for their work. They had stream
of water on the blaze within very few
minutes after the alarm was sounded,
and the flames were extingnished in a
very short time.
The damage to the telephone company
! is estimated at $500 An immediate or
der was sent in to Chicago for new racks
and cables, but after their arrival about
two days work will be required before
the local phones can be put iu working
order. Connections were made Monday
however, with the surrounding towns
and the party lines, which ru1 into the
main Office on individual wires.
The lightning did rot enter the build
ing on the wires, as was at first thought
which is shown by the fact that not a
single fuse was burned outside the
building 1t Just happened to strike at
that corner and was prevented from
injuring the building by heavy ground
wire.
A. Lynn Free, whose office is on the
second floor, and g. w. Tyler Il Co. on
the first floor suffered some slight loss
from water, but we're not damaged other
wise.
The fact that the alarm was heard by
very few of our citizens brings to clind
the urgent deed for larger Uell. This,
however, is soon to be reuedied, as the
village council has been negotiating for
an electric alarm for several weeks and
will doubtless soon have one installed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-11-12
TO VOTE ON LOCAL OPTION
The All-Important Question Again to
Be Submitted TO the Voters of
Van Buren, County.

That the question of whether or not
Van Buren, county shall continue its
policy of prohibiting the liquor traffic or
return to the era of the open saloon is
again to be submitted to the voters of
this county is altogether probable.
During the past week the "wets''
have secured at the office of the county
clerk complete typewriter copies of all
the poll lists filed after the last general
election. This is the first step requi-
site 10 order to procure a re-submission
of the question.
Undoubtedly petitions for an election
will be presented to the board of super
visors at its January session, and if that
body shall determine such petition to be
in full compliance with the statute in
such case made and provided an election
viii be ordered
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-11-12
AFFIRMED By SUPREME COURT

The supreme court last week con-
frmed the decision of the lower court
in the case of Haas vs.. The Malto Grape
Co. This case, as will be remembered,
was started in 1906 Haas suing Malto-
Grapo Co on a contract growing out of
the purchase OF goods. The plaintiff
received judgment at the first trial, but
was not satisfied with the amount, so
appealed 10 the supreme court. The
defendant also appealed and the supreme
court reversed the decision as to plain
tiff, but affirmed as to the defendant.
The case was again tried in the circuit
court, and plaintiff again recovered. An
appeal was taken to the supreme court
by the defendant, but that court sus-
tained the judgment OF the lower court,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-11-12
ENTERTAINED AT MATTAWAN

Mattawan lodge f. & A. NJ invited
Paw Paw lodge to visit them Saturday
night and see the third degree eyempli-
fed by a former master About %
brothers went over and partook of their
hospitality. After the worR they were
escorted to the Maccabee hall, where
the ladies Of the Eastern Star had pre-
pared a most sumptuous repast, which
was daintily served by about 40 fair
mattresses, who, at the finsh, received
three rousing cheers and tiger. A
talk fest OF about an hour 5 duration at
the hall wound up the affair, and every
one said Mattawan people were ideal
entertainers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-11-12
M|OSH|PMEN TO Be NAMED
Examination to be Held at Niles. Tues
day, Nov. %, for Two Naval
Cadets, Fourth District.

r.. l.. Hamilton, representative in Con
gress from this district, has been re.
quested by the navy department TO nom
mate two midshipmen to Annapolis to
enter the academy not later than the
spring of 1910.
To enable him to make selection fairly
among applicants for the appointments
without reference to personal or political
considerations, Mr.. Hamilton will hold a
preliminary competitive examination at
Billiards. hall, Niles, Mich, on Tuesday,
November 23, 1909, beginning at 8
o'clock
This examination will be conducted by
board of three mental examiners, and
physician will be in attendance to ex-
annie applicants as to their ply scal
qualifications.
The mental examination will include
the common branches ordinarily taught
IN grades below the high school
The board will report the standi ings of
applicants to Mr. Hamilton, and the
applicants standing the highest will be
nominated midshipmen and the appli-
cants having the next highest standing
will be nominated first, second aud third
alternates respectively for each appoint
ment
In case of failure of the principal nom
inees to pass the admission examina-
tions, the alternates in their order, will
be examined for admission
The nominee at the time of admission
must be not less than Is nor more than
20 years of age.
Applicants who desire further intor-
nation concerning the preliminary eX-
animation, to which this notice refers,
or concerning the examinations for ad-
mission to the academy, should address
f. L. Hamilton, NJ c., Niles, Mich.
All applicants should notify Mr. Ham
iton of their intention to take the exam
inatlon so that proper preparation may
be made for the examination.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-11-12
STOUT-CLARK NUPTIALS.

Harvey Clark of Ghddsnburg and
Ella Stout Of Chicago were married at
the home OF the brides sister, Mrs
Henry Holt, last Sunday evening, Rev
Mr.. Darling officiating. Only the i'm
mediate relatives we're present. Mr..
and Mrs. Clark left for Chicago, where
.hey will remain until spring, when tney
Niil 90 TO MIR. Clsrk's iarm in Giddon-
burg to make, their home. The True
Northerner joins their mary friends IN
wishing them q long and happy voyage
on the matrimonial sea.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-11-12
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.

Rev. M Grigsby attended the ami.
versary celebration Of the McCormick
theological seminary, which was held in
Chicago, November 1-3. Leading educa-
tors from all parts Of the United States
we're present and took part in the exer-
cises. Thirty.fve colleges and universi-
ties sent delegates. The celebration
was held in honor OF the Tooth birthday
OF Cyrus Mccormick and the S0tb ami
versary of the founding of the seminary
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-11-12
SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION.

Hon. Frank o. Gilbert, grand lectur
er of the grand lodge, +. & A. M, of
Michigan, has notified Paw Paw lodge
No. % that he will be in Paw Paw on
the evening of Friday, November u, for
the purpose of holding a school of in
structon. The Masonic lodges of Law
ton AMI Mattawsn have also been sum
moned to be present There will be
work in the third degree, and the local
members are planning to give the grand
lecturer royal welcome.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-11-12
RECEPTION FOR DIST. SUPT.

i reception vas given at the M. E..
parsonage last Monday evening in honor
of Rev. Mr. Fox, the new district super
intendent A short program was given
consisting of vocal solos by Misses Stofer
and Wood and a reading by Miss Pearl
Stephens The reports OF the various
church societies were also read and the
evening wac greatly enjoyed. Light re-
freshments were served.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-11-12
RECEPTION FOR GOV. HOCH.

Preceding the lecture at the opera
house last Friday evening, a public re-
ception was given at the home OF Rev.
and Mrs. q. q. Stausell 10 honor Of
Governor Hoch of Kaosas The recep-
ton was given FROM Z 10 8 o'clock, and
during thai time about 80 OF our citizens
avsiled themselves nj tho opportunity to
shake hands with tho governor. He is
a pleasant msn TO meet, both in public
aud private, an the affair vas very en-
ioyable.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-11-12
SIS SEEDS IN THE PUMPKIN.

The pumv.,u which has been on dis
play in Beu 81. 81 Lakes window Tor
several pe,s vas cut last Saturday
evening 4 Il bad been offered for
the nearest 30 guess as to the num-
Der O: seeds tlu.d IA the pumpkin
anG large asr 1f guesscs had oeen
recorded. Ih uaup pbin was found to
contain 52j ae Mrs Myrtle Williams
and Chas ". lolnE both guessing the
correct NUM-. Tie awarding OF the
prize, handsome reed rocker, was de-
cided betu cen the two winners, Mrs
Williams becoming the owner OF the
chair.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-09-02
STRlKE-BREkkERS ABUSED
Elacklaoks and Pistols Used Freely TO
intir1idate the Men.


The measure OF advantage which
labor receives from the new Republi-
can tariff may be conjectured after
reading the testimony of strike-breGk-
ers before the United States district
attorney at the plant Of the Pressed
Steel Car company Of Shoe2ville, near
Pittsburg. which is under inyesdga.
ton. No industry has been more gen.
erously protected than that, and
though there was a pretense Of de-
creas!ng the rate on steel in the
PAYNE Aldrich bill. the protection on
the structural steel used in making
the cars was largely increased.
The strike in that plant, which be-
gan several weeks ago. and promised
for a time to develop the proportions
OF civil war, was less on account OF
wages than because of the ill.Irea--
ment Of the men. The schedule
OF wages was based on the piece plan,
and il was alleged that men Were
cheated in the totaliug Of their earn
ings In other words. the complaint
was that a piece of work in the pro
/ cess Of construction would pass
through the hands OF different opera
tives, and in the calculation OF the
wage due each some of them would be
[ left out altogether, Redress being re.
/ fused. the men struck, and the state
constabulary, known as troopers, %
was called in TO subdue them. Follow
( ing is some of the testimony:
Martin Hart OF Newark, y. j.. wGs
the first witness called. He came TO
the plant eight days ago, but insisted
that he didn't know he was hired as a
stTike-breaker Il wanted TO leave the
plant" said Hart, when | got 10 the
gate I was held back by the guards. I
ssied for my money. and that very
moment q guard ran up and struck
M over the head with a blackjack.
was unconscious for ten minutes
Hart produced a shirt which was COW
cred with blood, and which he said he
wore when he was assaulted.
r. c. Modernd, OF New York. testi-
fed that he had been present when
Hart was beaten. Il rushed into thr
oaice and called for help said Mo-
ernd but they told me to get to ne,i
out Of there; that il was none Of nv
business. They said Don't You dare 10
interfere or we Will knock your heal
on"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-09-02
NOTICE IN PARTITION.


In the matter Of the partition Of the
real estate OF Abraham Stine, late OF the
Town OF Bloomsbury.
To the heirs, Mary Slime, Bloomsbury.
Pa, Sarah 5. Bi.lman, Liverpool, Perry
County, Pa, Isabella Mourey, Mount
Carmel. Northumberland County, Pa,
Edward Slime, 80 North sth Street.
Reading Pa, Jane Chrisman, Blooms
burg. Pa, Hattie Yeager, Bloomsbury.
Pa, Mary Jones, Sagan, Northumber-
land County, Pa, Jessie E. Stine,
Bloomsbury, Pa,
Description OF the premises in question
is as follows AL that certain house and
lot situated in the Town Of Bloomsbury.
Pa, beginning al the northwest corner
Of West First street, and Murry Allev.
thence westwardly along said First street
eighty-siX feet 10 corner, and land of
!. H. Geiger, thence northwest along
the said land, one hundred fee, 10 the
eastern hank OF Fishing Greek. thence
eastwaTdly along said creek one hundred
| feet, to the place Of beginning. whereon
are crested Double Frame House and
out-buildings
Take notice, that in pursuance Of an
order OF the Orphans Court of the Couu-
y OF NC4uMDi.Ar aforesaid, , writ OF par
t!tion has issued from said Court to the
Sheriff OF the said county, returnable on
the 4th Monday Of September Term OF
the said Court, being September o-th.
1909, and that the inquest vii. NEE, for
the purpose Of making partition oI the
: real estate of the said C-cedent on Fri
day, September 18th. 1909, at 10 o'clock
IN the forenoon OF said day, upon the
premises, al which time aud place YOU
are requested 70 be present II You see
proper.
CHARLES B ENT,
-. Sheriff.
Bloomsbury, Pa, Aug. 10, 1909.
s-Iq-4t.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-09-02

You had no hand in selecting, but on
the contrary was chosen by an out
slider who knew nothing of your busi
ness. and who cared less as to its sue
cess.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-29
WILL ENTERTAIN JAPANESE.
Committee of Trade Bodies Announce
Programme for Next Week.

Arrangements are now completed by
the joint committee Of the Board Of Trade
and Chamber OF Commerce for the en-
tertainment Of the honorary commercial
commissioners OF Japan, who will arrive
in Washington next Monday and remain
about three days.
The Japanese delegation viii arrive at
Union Station about o'clock in the
morning. Members OF the joint COM
mittee Of the TWO trade bodies viii meet
them at the station, where, II the day Is
pleasant. automobiles viii be waiting to
conduct the visitors on a sightseeing trip
about the city through Rock Creek Park
and out to Arlington and Fort MyeT Al
- o'clock the party will be the guests OF
Secretary Knox al luncheon. At o'clock
the commissioners and their suite will 60
aboard the revenue cutter Apache and
sail down the river TO BIOunt Vernon
Monday evening the commissioners viii
visit the Capitol and the Congressional
Library. About 10 o'clock the commits
sioners viii be the guests of the Com
mercial Club at the new quarters in
Lafayette place
Tuesday will come another sightseeing
trip about the city, specially to the gov
eminent buildings and points Of interest
near the center Of the city.
Tuesday evening will be observed as
formal reception Of a social character TO
the commissioners az the CorcOran Gal
lery Of Art. where the Eastern visitors
will meet most Of the people prominent In
official and social circles at the Capital.
Wednesday the japanese will celebrate
tho birthday of their Emperor at the
japanese Embassy.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-29
CONCERT AT THE WILLARD.
Songs Of Yesterday and To-day Well
Rendered nj Song Recital

In the south ballroom Of the New VIII
lard Hotel last evening a large and fash
ionable audience assisted at the enter
tainment provided by Orlando J. Hackett
and his two assistants. entitled The For
gotten Songs and the Songs Of To-day"
The programme and the way it was rem
dered were both trifie out Of the ordl-
nary. But the audience seemed TO enjoy
the songs very much. and applauded
literally for some OF the better known
ones.
MIR. Hackett prefaced the entertainment
proper with q few remarks on the old
songs and the persons who wrote them.
1t was upon Mr. Hackett that the prin-
cipal burden Of the entertainment fell
Besides singing the great majority OF the
songs himself, he would tell the story
OF each song Just before it was sung, and
relate any interesting incidents that
might have occurred in the life OF its
author, thus giving a large amount Of
information that the general public is
unaware Of. IL was a pity that he was
suffering from q cold, for his voice gives
promise OF being a very good BARITONE
were it not for his cold. In spite OF this.
his rendition of the majority OF the songs
was we'll liked and roundly applauded
Especially good was his rendition of "OId
Black Joe" "Juanita," ben Bolt" and
Loves Old Sweet Song" He interpolated
two Of the popular airs OF the day as a
sort OF contrast TO the old songs. The
ones he selected were 'Harrigan" and
Gus Edwards new ballad. my Old
Lady"
He was ably assisted by Miss Mollie
Swing. the possessor of a good. clear
soprano voice. but who was suffering
somewhat from an attack of STAGE fright
or nervousness at the commencement Of
her songs. At the plano was Edward NJ
The Washington herald., 1909-10-29
MR.. FANCIULLI WEEDS.
Marriage with Mrs. Marion Brown
in Baltimore Yesterday.

News was received last night OF the
wedding OF Jerome s. FanciulH 20 Mrs.
Marion w. Brown. Of Gunston Hall, Md,
yesterday. in Baltimore.
Mr.. Fanciuli has been prominently
identified with the Associated Press. He
recently resigned TO accept an offer from
Glenn Curtiss, to manage his airship in
terests Mr.. and Mrs. Fanciulh will re-
side in Hammondsport. n. Y.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-29
FLOWER SHOW POPULAR.
Government Exhibit Largely At
tended This Season.

Crowds are still testing the capacity Of
the email government greenhouse where
the display OF chrysanthemums is being
exhibited. About 100 persons attended
yesterday.
There has been unusual interest shown
in the display this season. on account
OF the Improvement over last year. The
counter at the door claims that nearly
2,4OO visitors have attended in the first
two days. Rivaling all in their interest
are hundreds Of laboring men with their
families, whom the managers welcome
and encourage to bring their friends.
as an education. the exhibition is
valuable. there being an expert In charge
10 offer explanations and answer ques-
tons
The Washington herald., 1909-10-29
Alumnne Elect. Officers.

In response to a call By the secretary
OF ST. Cecilla's Alumnae Association. 4
meeting took place at St Cecilia's Acad-
envy Monday evening. officers were
elected as follows: President, Mrs Ger
trude Semmes: vice president. Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Manogue: secretary. Miss Mary
Maloney; treasurer. Mss Laura Cal
laghan. Arrangements were made for a
banquet and entertainment in November.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-29
Cnpt. CorIen Transferred.

Capt. Walter C. Cowles. who has been
In command Of the Connecticut. has
been ordered 20 the command OF the
Hancock. the receiving ship at New
York. Commander A. w. Grant will be
assigned TO the command OF the Con-
necticut, his place as chief Of staff of
the Atlantic fleet being taken by Com
mander Albert L. Key.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-29
COMMITTEE VIEWS ISLAND.
They See Site Proposed for Audito-
rum and VIII Frame Report.

The meeting OF the conventions com
mittee Of the Chamber Of Commerce yes
terday was called for the purpose or con-
sidering the offer OF the amusement COM
pany 10 donate a site and 5000 to the
building fund for an auditorium in Wash
inston. William NJ. Johnson, head Of the
company, had automobiles provided for
the committee. and a trip was made TO
Aualostan Island 20 inspect the pro-
posed site and TO look over the plans or
the company with reference to the amuse-
ments TO be established there next year.
The committee at some future date will
take up the question again and arrive at
a definite conclusion. which will be in
corporated IN its report to the directors
Of the Chamber.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-29
David ThomnnDen6.

In the death Of David Thomas yesterday. St
Aloysius Church loses earnest and valued men,
Der. Mr.. Thomas had been brumine1tly engaged in
various activities Of the parish for thirty or forty
years. he was closely identified with the AIoysiis
Club. was project u the Mems SOdality was an
active member q St Vincent de Paul Society, and
IL Keane Council. Knights Of Columbus The
funeral viii take place tomorrow morning at
O'Clock. with mass By ReT. Eugene dc L. McDon-
nell. rector. Mr.. Thomas died At his homo. Il K
street northwest. after an illness q two Wsekz
The Washington herald., 1909-10-29
Under
A, wear
u u in thesale

Meu's High-grade Natural
Wool Shirts and Drawers; extra
well made Value, 81. re
Magnet price ..........O SC
Mems Natural Wool Shirts
and Drawers that sell at SI.z5.
For the Magnet Sale, az
special at --.... SSC
Mems and Boys Heavy Coat
Sweaters, in gray, also gray with
blue and red trimmings. 2Oo
60c value. ............. SSC
Mems Heavy Ribbed Derby
Shirts and Drawers; selling at
soc; all sizes. For the o.
Magnet Sale at. ..... ZSC
Wrighfs Health Underwear;
shirts only; selling usually at
500. In the Magnet 40
Sale at..-........... STN
Children's sizes in Ribbed
Pants; small sizes only. Selling
at I9c. Magnet E
PIX ........ ~
Mems Heavy Wool Coat
Sweaters, selling usual ~
ly at SI.5o, for the sale. . ESC
Children's Heavy Quality IN
ion Suits, in gray only. Sell
ing at 29c. Magnet 10
price Observation-Disclosures. 4OO
First Floor
The Washington herald., 1909-10-29
Maj. Rownn VIII Retire.

MAI Andrew s. Rowan. Fifteenth United States
Infantry. will b. retired on Decor Der on his own
application. after thirty years service Maj. Rowan
sprans irto the public eyo at the outbreak o, the
Spanish war as the man who carried a message TO
Garcia" feat which became all the more perilous
from the fact that Newspaper announcements were
made that the journey had been undertaken The
messenger started from New York, Gen. Garcia be-
lng At the time IN Cuba, hsmmed In by the enemy.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-29

Swing. who played the accomplishments
and as an intermezzo, Rubinstein's
Melody in T" and Paderewski's
''Minuet." 1t was in the latter that he
scored heavily
The Washington herald., 1909-10-29

Thousands OF persons read the want
page every day. If you are not one OF
them you viii md IL TO your interest 10
DO likewise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-10

THE CONGRESSIONAL.
East Capitol and LIST sts.-First-class apart.
ment building. overlooking Capitol and Con-
gressional Library.
Elevator and janitor service. Telephone in
each apartment.
Apt on I'd floor rooms and bath. $50. 50.
Apis. OF 1 room and bath, $3.50 to $40.
Apis. Of rooms and bath, ST.. 80 and $50.
Housekeeping apis. Of rooms and bath. $40.
THOS. J. FISHER & CO., Inc.
ocZtf 1873 18th ST. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-10

IAUL CO.. 7TH&L N. W.
1915 Kramer ne. 3r.W9. 90
STORES.
NE cor II & r NV. IS. 90
1888 It'll NV. 80. 80. %
1905 l4th NV. 40 90
202S Ga av NV. ..15.0O
6l6 La av, basel. 81
| COLORED TENANTS.
202O 18TH NV. l2r, b40. 80
1882 9TH nw.7r.w..2l.5 80
STABLES.
RI 1913 10Th NV,
garage. lou
Rear 27l3 Ga Az,
sta & 2 acres. IL. 90
Rear PSI Sth NV,
4 stalls. 10. 90
RI 925 n ] av nw10.oC
OFFICE ROOMS.
6l2 F NV, 3r. b. 40. 0S
b12 F NV. 1r. 70
! WAREHOUSES;.
Freedman's alley 40. 90
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