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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-06-18

The American Chautauqua is
an institution that has sprung
from the longings of the great
common people, and is supported
maintained and perpetuated by
them because they feel its need
and realize its value.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-06-18

The difference in men tinan-
cially is due to head, heredity
and hustling, not to party; and no
party so far as | know comes
within the exclusive benediction
of the beatitudes.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-06-18

The advantages of a Chautau-
qua to community are great
and many. There is no place
where people can receive so
much pleasure, information and
enjoyment at so little cost.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-06-18
AN ANCIENT PRAYER.

o Lord Jesus we implore thee, to
bless all mankind, keep US with thy
Sacred blood aud take US to dwell in
Eternity with thee.
This prayer was sent me by a friend
copy it and see what will happen. 1t is
said that those who will not write this
prayer will meet with some great misfor-
tune aud those who will write it for nine
days commencing the day it is received
will experience some great JOY. 1t is also
SAID In Jerusalem that those who will
willingly write this prayer will be deliv-
cred from calamity. 1t is called an
endless chain Of prayer. Do not break
this chain, make wish while writing
and don't fall 70 write it for nine days,
but don't sign your name,
The author of this particular
"endless chain is probably some
religious fanatic laboring under
the delusion that he has dis
covered means by which he can
revolutionize the world. Many re-
cipients of the letters look upon
them as an imposition and
promptly consign the same to
the waste basket.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-06-18

w ny, SIT, III ndS Oeeu OOSeT ven
that the very statue of Thomas
jefferson standing out here by
the corridor worn by the feet Of
generations that have come and
gone since his time, wears a
pathetic and resigned grin as
these latter day disciples pass by.
If free open mint would
create an unlimited demand and
pull the price of silver up to par
ity with gold, then a free, open
threshing machine would raise
the price of wheat and free, open
sawmill would raise the price of
bass wood up to that Of rosewood
or mahogany.
There are periods in the life of
states when popular energy is
relaxed into lack luster, shutting
irresolution, bagged at the
knees, yellow of complexion and
unsound of reasoning, brought
on political quacks with lying
diagnoses of national liver com
plant and municipal paresis.
Every once in while after he
has drained all there is in it, he
(the millionaire) turns state S
evidence against the world, the
flesh and the devil, good form,
charitable brokerage and the
we'll dressed treadmll generally,
and tells us there is nothing in
it, but we keep right on after it.
The millionaire maintains a
palace and finds his comfort in
one room, keeps many servants
to wait on each other; keeps
carriage and walks for
exercise; has plenty to eat and
diets for his health; has un-
limited means for diversion and
seldom has time for diversion,
gets tired of watching the bound
aries of his own possessions but
has to remain on guard.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-06-18

We clip therefrom the follow.
ing, under the head of "Bou
quets" for our distinguished
statesman and scholar, Hon.
Edward l.. Hamilton, congress.
man from the fourth congress
ional district;
A MICHIGAN PLATO
'If you have never read
the speeches in the congress
sional record delivered by
Hon. Edward L. Hamilton of
Michigan, get them and read
them. You will find them chock-
full of epigrams and broad gaug-
ed human philosophy. Mr.. Ham
ilton is one of the brainiest men
in the House of Representatives,
and he has been here since the
Fifty fifth Congress. His innate
modesty, the small circulation of
the Congressional record, and
the Opaque quality of news
papers correspondents brains
has been the only reason that he
does not now enjoy an Internal
ional reputa ton as man of deep
reflection, profound philosophy,
and exalted craftsmanship. His
constituents, however, know him,
and that's why they keep him
where he can do them and his
country the most good.
EXTRACTS FROM SPEECHES BY
CONGRESSMAN EDWARD L.
HAMILTON, MICHIGAN
Some people think they are
pious when they are only bilious.
Contracts based on a 100.cent
dollar should be held as valid as
contracts based on a Pinch foot
or 3-foot yard.
Let US endeavor to retain our
own self-respect. We are
obliged to be alone with our
selves good deal.
Money driven to cover by
panic and hidden away in fear
builds up no enterprise and fur
nishes no employment.
The iron on the anvil and the
human life are shaped to useful
ness and forms of beauty by fire
and steady hammering
You can never violate the rules
Of honor and clean living that
nature does not take revenge on
you mentally and physically.
There is no servitude meaner
than the servltude of having to
regard yourself as an inferior be-
cause you have made yourself so.
The American people pro
nounced in favor of silver dol
lar that will not shrink on expos
ure to salt water in crossing the
ocean.
There have been monopolies
ever since Pharaoh ran a corner
in corn down in Egypt based on
Joseph's Interpretation of his
dream.
Did any one ever hear of a
Populist selling all that he had
and giving to the poor, or be
coming solicitous les5 he should
acquire a competency?
We may not like some products
of congenital wealth who bow
down before family names aud
refuse to have disease unless it
be an heredity disease.
1t is hard to please people any
way If man is economical,
you cal him parsimonious;if he is
a spendthrift, you call him a fool;
if he is rich you call him a pluto.
crat.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-06-18
ALUMNI BANQUET.

The thirty eighth annual Alumni
banquet was held last Friday night
June IL, at X =. hall 1t was largely
attended b. both old and young mem.
bers; in all, one hundred and eleven
sat down to plates spread for a few
more than that number The general
reception was from eight to nine and
then the doors were opened and the
graduating class and member filed into
a prettiiy decorated banquet room. each
table of which was decorated with hon.
quets OF syrlngas and carnations. The
effect was pleasing Glenn Warner
acted as president, in the absence of
the regularly elected president. and a
report of the nominating committee
was read and adopted. The president
introduced the toastmistress, Miss N,ta
l.. Blu tier, of the class Of '07. who acted
as such in mastery way. Space will
not permit detailed comment on each
number, but 1t is only Just to say that
every number was thoroughly enjoyed
and each received hearty applause.
Following is the program:
Business.
BANQUET
Introduction OF Ioastmistress, Miss Mia
l. Butler, '07.
Mr.. Glenn b. Warner, Ol, q
Welcome to Class OF 'O9. '76
Mrs. Cynthia Bassett,
Response, N
Nr. Francis Shaefer, 90.
Vocal Solo, The Wind is Awake Bartlett
Miss lone Reynolds.
roast-Character and Energy,
Response,
Mr.. Harley Ball, 06.
Vocal Solo, Selected
Miss Frances Duncombe.
Toast-The American Citizen
Response,
Hon David Anderson.
Vocal Trio. The Winteris Past. ashford
Mr.. Blaine Warner, 'Os
Mr.. Duane Mosier, 'U6
Mr.. Harold ID. Spicer, '9S.
Mr.. Ford OF the Clifton cat cred.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-06-18

boupurts TOT ffahh'o"f
The True NOrtherner is in re-
ceipt of a copy of the new mag
azine "Brickbats and Bouquets
published in Washington, ID. c.
We clip therefrom the follow
ing, under the head of "Bou
quets" for our distinguished
statesman and scholar, Hon,
Edward l.. Hamilton, congress
man from the fourth congress
ional district;
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-06-18

1t is no more in the power of
Congress to make ne richer by
calling so cents in my pocket a
dollar than it is in the power of
Congress to make me twelve feet
tall by calling six inches a foot.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-06-18
Endless Chain of PRAYER.

A large number of Paw Paw
people have received letters pur-
porting to be parts of an endless
chain Of prayer. Following is a
copy of the letters;
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-06-18

Let US endeavor to retain our
own self-respect. We are
obliged to be alone with our
selves good deal
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-06-18

There will never be time
short of the millennium, wher
Hunger in rags will not wait a
the outer door of Plenty and
Dives and Lazarus will not be
fellow citizens.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-06-18

Money driven to cover by
panic and hidden away in fear
builds up no enterprise and fur
nishes no employment.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-20

The advent of the aero
plane as a public utility will
mean the abolition of the
overhead electric wire. The
nuisance is gradually dis
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-20
Popular Couple Have Enjoyed
Extensive Experience in Of
fetal Life in Many Countries.

mercial, but founded on sincere literary
admiration. American visitors are
Jealous seekers after historical spots.
They trace every link in the old city
which connects its history to the sombre
days of Cortez and before him to sihe
dynasty of the Montezumas. I find
thai in this country the same interest
prevails about Mexico as may be noted
in its capital. We come to this countr
for the summer and many Americans
go South for the season of ice ana
snow. What is termed the unrest of the
denizens of the new world applies
equally to Mexicans, Canadians as to
the people of the United States. There
appears a constant interchange of visits.
| delight in listening very often to
Mexican music, which gets a place on
popular concert programs. | hear La
Colombo LIE Palaona' and that ex-
quisite strain, La Golondrina,' which
is the Mexican Home, Sweet Home
frequently, n it shows more clearly
tina words that the warmest admira.
ton exists between the two countries
when they adopt each others music and
revere the literary and artistic genius
of the other.'
Senior and Sonora de la Barra have
1.-TWO sons, Francisco, aged II, and
'pulio, who has just passed his ninth
birthday.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-20
Dean of Latin American Diplo=
matte Corps and His Charming.
Wife Happy Anywhere.
BY MARGARET B. DOWNING.

MEXICO, that land of song, romance
AvA and mystery, is worthily repre-
scented by Senior and Sonora de la
Barra. Socially considered, the Mexi-
can embassy is one of the most i'm
portant homes at the American capital.
Not only does Mexico now rank among
the great nations, but the impetus
given Pan-America has added much
lustre to her reputation. The Mexican
ambassador is generally esteemed as
the dean of the Latin-American con-
tingent, but now, as. there is a Brazilian
ambassador of longer residence in
Washington, Senior Nabuco has been
accorded that honorable position. But
Mexico is the %neighbor, geographically
and geographically considered, that
should be on terms of the closest inti--
macy with the United States. AS that
revered ~diplomatist Senior Romero
was fond of pointing out, one
country lies in the North Tenn
perate Zone and the other claims
a large part of the Tropics, SO
between them they should divide every
staple of necessity and luxury known
in modern civilization. Then to a
greater portion of the Latin countries
Mexico is more vitality important thar
to Brazil. Hence the de la Barras step
into high social power. says the writer
in the Philadelphia Record.
Sonora de la Bafra is one of the
youngest matrons in the high ambassa-
dorial set. She has been married but
twelve years, and as Mexicans we'd in
tender years she is but little more
than 80, and so slender and graceful
that she seems less than 20. Sh,ce her
marriage she has lived in a variety of
countries. and so little at home thai
she begins to feel genuinely %cosmopoli-
tan. Shortly after Senior de la Barra,
a brilliant young minor in the diplo-
matte corps, had married Senorita
Baria Elena B%orneque, a belle and con-
siderable heiress of Mexico, he was SEN
to Buenos Ayres, where he remained
for several years. He then went to The
Hague, where he became the close in
innate friend of the American min
lister, David Jayne Hill, now ambassa-
dor to Berlin. Two years g he was
transferred to Brussels, one of the
most difficult posts to fill in the entire
Mexican service, The old hostility
which the Belgians feel about the UNI
happy Carlotta. widow of Macmillan
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-20

Mexican Ambassador and Sonora
de la Barra Real Cosmopohtans
MA.A- FIRM

is some times voiced in theltreatment
accorded Mexican diplomats.A Senior de
la Barra, with consummate skill and
dignity, succeeded in eradidting all
the resentment and he becane one of
the most popular foreigners i1the Bel
gian city. Sonora and the Countess
Albert of Flanders. wife of he heir
apparent of the Belgian thrqe, were
mutually attracted and became the
closest friends. The countess, accord
ing to Sonora de la Barra, is ore of the
most admirable and talented women
in royal circles. She is the dughter
of the famous ~occulist, the Aehduke
Charles Frederick, of Bavaria, nd is a
physician of high merit herself.
Sonora de la Barra possesses tat de-
votion to her own country whichseems
part of the Latin nature. She was
carefully educated at home aftes the
fashion which prevails among the iris
tocratic Mexicans, and after compiling
her studies spent a year or two in PFis.
She is an accomplished musician, md
her skill on the piano Is not oen
found among amateurs. She Is 90
fond of that fascinating instrumental
identified with her race-the guitar. n
Washington, the wife of the Mexich
Ambassador will find much congenq
company in it's numerous and accors
plished m~usic-lovers. There are severl
illustrious musicians in the diplomati
corps. Sonora Maria de Calvo, wifi
of the Minister from Costa Rico, is no
only a brilliant pianiste, but is a com
poser of note. Madam GUIDE, wife o
the Norwegian Minister, nee hoped TO
a professional career as a violinist, ant
the Minister has the finest tenor voic'
in Washington-in or out of profes
| sional circles. In the younger set o
the corps there are many musicians ia
| above the average, and there are fin
pianists, violinists, harpists and vocal
lists in resident society.
The ambassador notes that so man,
Americans now reside permanently i
the City of Mexico that there is n
longer what Is called the America
colony but the American part of tn
city. Many are in the capital for pleas
ure, but more for business or CONNER
cial enterprise. They become enthusiasts
tic admirers of the country and zealou
in learning the legends and folklore.
Europe. or what we know generical
ly as the older countries said the am
bassador, ARE not more Fascinating t
the lover of history than the City G
Mexico. 1t is a paradise for the ar
tiquarian, whether his tastes run t
folklore or TO rocks and ruins. In III
domain of history some great America
writer's have illuminated our 6 an
the ties which bind are not only CON
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-20
MOTOR TRAVEL ON
STATE ROADS

Massachusetts, has sought to find out the proportion in that State.
Observations were made of the travel over the State roads, and it
was estimated that automobiles make 40 per cent. of the total
traffic. That is on the basis of vehicles. AS the automobile aver
ages a larger number of passengers than the horsedrawn vehicle,
the percentage must be much higher on that basis. New Jersey
has a larger automobile travel than Massachusetts, as it lies he.
tween two great, populous and wealthy cities, and is a national
highway, while it's roads and seaside resorts attract motorists from
all sections of the country. 1t won't be long, either, before the car.
riage of freight on our roads by motor cars will exceed the amount
transported by horsepower. Our improved roads were built for
ordinary wagon travel, not for motor ears, and we can, therefore,
iAxesee the necessity of doing the work all over again on many
hundreds of miles of these roads to put them in condition for the
heavier and more destructive travel they will be subjected to.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-20
SHADE TREE
COMMISSION RESULTS

an incalculable amount of good. 1t has added about eleven thou
sand trees to the citys forestry, and will plant four thousand
more this fall; it has saved innumerable trees from destruction
renewed the forest growth in the denuded city parks and com
pletely redeemed the parks from the neglect of the old street com
missioners' mismanagement. This year, by prompt and thorough
action, the commission saved the city shade trees from the insects
that devastated the foliage of trees in other cities and towns
Newark is a better kept, handsomer and more desirable city to
live in since the Shade Tree Commission got in it's work.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-20
THE PALISADES A
PUBLIC PARK

The conversion of the Palisades into an interstate public park is
one of the most creditable pieces of interstate enterprise ever wit
messed. 1t was accomplished not without great opposition and
difficulty. The modest appropriations by the New Jersey Legis-
lature were opposed by that parochal and picayme spirit that
always starts up against a public enterprise without regard to it's
merit. But the Palisades, one of the natural wonders of the world,
have been saved from vandalism and will remain as long as our
nation endures as part of the heritage of the people.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-20
A QUESTION OF
MINORITY RULE

of the total registered vote is government by the minority. That
is true, as a rule, but the rule is dependent on circumstances. If
the vote taken in a State goes almost uniformly one way there
could be no better evidence of the sentiment of the great majority
of the voting population. The verdict given is beyond all ques-
tmn the verdict of the State. But if the Times will examine the
New Jersey Constitution it will find that minority rule is pro
vided for in that instrument and that lawmaking in this State is
controlled by a minority of about oneffth of the voters. 1t is
largely because of the popular desire for majority rule in New Jer-
sy that the people vote against special amendments prepared for
them by appointive commissions and dictated by interests that do
not favor popular majority rule in lawmaking.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-20
AVIATION AND
OVERHEAD WIRES

appearing from the large cities. Manhattan is much further ad
vanced in that respect than any other city. But with aeroplanes
in the air the companies owning the overhead wires will find it
cheaper to bury them, while at the same time the aeroplane public
will justly claim that a corporation has no more right to obstruct
an aerial highway than it has to obstruct one on land. And while
we are on this subject it may be pertinent to ask whether the law
for the burial of wires in Newark has been obeyed to the extent
Of it's obligations upon the companies.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-20
A TITLE.

Mrs. Nagget-Well, I guess l have a
perfect right to my opinions.
Mr.. Nagget-Certainly you have, my
dear. And Ii you only kept them to
yourself no one would ever question
hat right.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-20
TAMOUS BIT Or PROSE 2
BY FAMOUS Pc pLE gg
The Signs of Goodness
Born, 1861.
Died, 1926.

BY FRANCIS BACON.
NO. LXxII.

VIE parts and signs of goodness are many If a ma be gracious and
Courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world, and that his
heart is 10 island. cut of from other lands but a continent that joins t o
them. If he Re compassionate toward the affections of Others it shows that his
hear is like III noble tree that is wounded itself when it gives the BALM. If he
easily pardons M RENTS ofenses 1T shows that his mind is planted above in
juries, so tina he cannot pc shot,. If he be thankful fr small benefits it shows
that he weighs menis minds and not their trash. But, above all If he las ST.
ton of his brethren, it shows much of a divine nature, n a kind of conformity
with Christ Himself.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-20

the longest purse.
THE situation is nov ripe for the appointment of a commissonb by Congress
10 TAX u the question of the laws delays in the Federal courts nd to re-
nuf a system whhhs shall not only ecu quick cheap justice to the IT.
gan in the Federal courts.b but shall offer a model to the legislatures q
courts of the States .I
"Do you know H. c. actually neglects to say what a sham it is la 1t J"
necessary to have criminal courts?
"The reason we have crime and fraud is because we put men nd women
in jail who d lot know they are doing ron when they violate laws and who
learn a whole lot while shut up
But what I was going to say was about the buzz trip His Corpulence 10
nw taking al our expense
1--WE will doubtless not get our moneys worth nut of the show as w did
when Roosevelt went on he road. He was always shaking hands with n
gneerso OF giving ot btso of advice, while H C. will not, in my mndp
"You are always pounding u President" broke in the Jam Salesman from
MontcIair.
Eyes" aid the Judge, and shall continue so long as we have a mar whe
cannot fill the bedroom slippers of his predecessor"
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-20

What proportion of the
daily travel on New Jersey
highways is done by auto
mobiles is worthy of inquiry.
The Highway Commission in
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-20

Palisades Park, along the
Hudson, being now com
pleted, will be turned over
to the States of New Jersey
and New York a week hence.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-20

Newark made a sound in
vestment when it created the
City Shade Tree Commits
sion. That body, in its five
years of existence, has done
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-20
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POLE my name. I'll be a bigger man than Taft;T I'll work the soft Chan
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nov Bt here M granny INTERVIEWED, N said: rho soverine.
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Copyright 1909 by George Mathew Adams