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The newspaper., 1909-04-23

tics they stand ready to support
you IN every act you perform
The papers and associations that
are besieging You not TO act are
not so true to your interests. are
not so Loyalty your friends as
those who, while lacking in prom
inence socially and financially,
sympathize with your disappoint-
ment and teartily wish you sue
cess. What weight should the
Denver Republican have with
you? Has it not labored every
hour for what has occurred? Did
they not exert every effort to de-
feat every meritorious bill before
the last legislature How far
should Denver's commercial asso-
Citations be considered1 Did not
their chief members work un-
ccasipgly for the defeat of the
Direct Primary and the Bank
Guarantee Acts? Heed not the
advice of thine enemies. The
promptings of your own heart are
much more apt to lead thee
Alright. And if failure, black and
appalling, must follow an attempt
to right these wrongs. your re-
ward will be the consciousness OF
your duty fully performed. In
the end the sovereign people will
lContinued from paTe fourl
The newspaper., 1909-04-23

will never be case when ante
election pledges will be so vi
ciously repudiated as was done by
the late senate.
Governor Shafroth, the people
of Colorado who are not retained
by the corporations desire that
you discharge the plain duty of
the hour. They have lost much
of the faith they had in the demo-
cratic party, but they still hold
confidence that you want to do
right. They want you to call the
Seventeenth General Assembly
into extra session and place them
square against their pledges. The
people know that all the corpor-
alton influences in the state are
urging you not to do it. They know
that every subsidized newspaper
in the state is making the same
argument. They also know that
in an extra session called for GER
tain specific purposes the pros
poets for getting action are much
better than when the members
are subject to threats that their
private measures will be defeated
unless they bend to the will Of
the boss. To you, Governor. a
long suffering people look for re-
lief. Without reference to poll
The newspaper., 1909-04-23
SUNDAY NIGHT MUSINGS.
BY [. T. RAwALT.

filled this week just oast with wild
pleadings to Governor Shafroth
not to call special session of
the legislature Most of the papers
are clearly actuated by the fear
that an extra session will produce
a carrying out of the promises
made before the last election. To
our mind It is very strange that
editors should desire 10 have the
Legislature repudiate its promises.
Here in Colorado we have come
to strange pass. We have so
long associated with graft and
dishonesty that a plain repudi
alton OF promise seems TO be
the thing to be expected and calls
for no criticism. The plain fact
is that every member of the legis-
iaiure elected last iali was given
the opportunity TO endorse or de-
nounce the platform upon which
he was running. They elected to
stand firmly thereon. comprehend
ing that they could not hope TO
succeed unless they endorsed
those demands. Evidently they
relied on the idea that when they
were elected they could evade
their duty and suffer no punish
ment. Governor Shafroth looks
at the matter IN a different light.
He holds il to be his duty to cx-
haust all efforts to redeem the
promises on which the party
made a successful canvass. And
in this view we fully agree with
him. To do less is TO sig" GER
tificate to our untruthfulncss. We
are OF the opinion that # the
session is called, say IN February
of next year. and in the mean
time campaign of education is
carried on. actual copies of the
bills to be introduced printed and
presented to the people, and
members OF the Legislature placed
on the record as for or against
them, we might reasonably cx
pect to secure most of the legis-
lation in question. We have a
most exalted opinion of the
power and force of an aroused
public sentiment. We have OBJ
served its effect tor many years
and we have confidence that some
of the members of the late lcgis-
laturc will change their views
materially after consulting with
the men and women who elected
them. There is quite differ
ence in the attitude of member
of the assembly when he is at
home, among those who know
him for what he is, and when he
is associating with gangsters in
the cafes and saloons of Denver
If the legislature we're to meet
most anywhere in the state except
Denver there would be a better
show for decent legislation. But,
twelve months of education and
agitation will 60 far to put the
The newspaper., 1909-04-23
Dr.. Harry A. Smith,

OF Delta. Eye, Ear. Nose and
Throat specialist. will be at the
Paonia hotel the Second Tuesday
of every month. Glasses Fitted.
The newspaper., 1909-04-23
Fruit Growers.

If you are thinking of buying
spraying machinery. let US show
you our line of Friend" sprayers
We can please you.
M. MILLER & F. BErzLER, Agts.
Paonia, Colo.
The newspaper., 1909-04-23
THE PICTORIAL HOMESEEKERS'
EDITION OF THE NEWSPAPER

On about the 2ls day May 1909 there will be issued office special
De s lie on
The edition will 5000 Indications
a
and illustrated with of notable community entirely
a
conditions and the obtained the
Resume the horticultural and
The churches of
b. que notice
o o West Coloadctt
o
edtio to
in o work.
The newspaper., 1909-04-23
PICTORIAL noMEsEEKERs EDITION OF THE NEwspAPf

The NEWSPAPER: Please me...............--...
copies of the Homeseekers of THE NEWSPAPER
which agree pay upon delivery the of for
each copy.
Name
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-08-27

Auditor General .. b. Fuller figures
that there is exactly 81 ,0S2 1872 80 in back
taxes unpaid in the state. Most of this
large sum is owed by the railroads, and
one road, the ID. G.. II. d VI. is said to be
the states debtor in the sum of $4,000.
1t is figured that at least l,0l0,a is
what the railroads owed the state up to
August l. However, all money from the
railroad goes into the state primary furd
and would mean nice nest egg for that
department for distribution. The large
sum involved over the refusal of the De-
troIt, Grand Haven 81 Milwaukee to pay
is due to litigation which is in the courts
and while the state has been given an
adverse decision twice in the supreme
court the matter is still being investi-
gated to see if the railroad cannot be
compelled to pay this large sum TO the
state.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-08-27
A NEW WAY TO CAN TOMATOES

Last summer | tried a new method of
canning tomatoes and it proved so salts
factory that | want to pass it on. Scald
and peel the tomatoes as usual. Have
the cans sterlized, place the raw toma-
toes in them whole, pour in boiling wa
ter to fill the cans, running knife around
the cans SO that all the crevices are filed,
then put on the cover. Place the cans
in boiler or large vessel pour in beA-
ing water till it reaches the neck of the
can, put the lid on the boiler, wrap it
with a blanket or rug and leave it until
the water is cold, which will be the next
morning. The cans are then ready to
put away. l did not lose quart out of
forty quarts. When the cans were
opened the tomatoes were whole and
firm enough to slice easily.-Woman' 3
Home Companion for Septem Ger.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-08-27

PRESIDENT TAFT has taken a
decided stand and issued strict
orders that any supervisor of the
census or census enumerator who
take any part in politics will be
summarily discharged. Wonder
how this will strike our old
friend G., F.. Dawson of Allegan,
who has been appointed Super
visor in the Fourth Congress-
ional district? Dawson is a
"scrapper for your life" and
whether he can bride himself
for the ten or twelve months
necessary to complete the cen
sus is a question. The actual
work of the thirteenth census
will not begin until April 10,
1910.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-08-27
DEATH OF HON. c, ID. LAWTON
Continued from page L.

ing and vast information, all of which
made him valuable public servant.
In the community in which he lived
his loss will be keenly felt. Always ready
II be of service, be has served his fellow
citizens as well as his state For NOR :
than thirty years be has been mem Der
of the Lawton school board and was al
ways ready to aid by pen or speech the
development and growth of the town.
Mr.. Lawton was a man of the highest
character, uncompromisingly honest,
broadly charitable, genial 10 his nature,
modest as to his attachments, greatly
loved by his fellow townsmen and highly
honored and widely known throughout
the state. Tue good be has done can
not be estimated and his children as
we'll as his friends and neig hbors have
priceless legacy in the memory of his
life.
The funeral services will probably be
held from his late home in the village of
Lawton, Sunday afternoon, Rev. f. Ii.
Harvey will officiate. Interment will
be in the Lawton cemetery.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-08-27
DON'T WANT THE SERMONS

Dear Mr. Editor:
Ii may be allowed little space in
your valuable paper | would like to re-
ply to the letter from Faithful Church
Goer,' published in last weeks issue.
| am also a member of the church and
consider myself christian, but | must
disagree with our good friend. | enjoy
a good base ball game and heartily APP
prove Of the national sport. | believe
there is something wrong with the man
who does not enthuse over good ball
game | do not believe 1t is necessary
to become a crazy, bowling fan or to
neglect a church gathering or business,
but ! do believe that the real live man
or boy who does not enjoy base ball and
who does not know who Three Fingered
Brown" Addie Joss, Bill Donovan or
Ty Coob are, are sadly lacking 10 the
upper story of their anatomy. | believe
the reports of the local games should
receive liberal amount of space IN your
paper although it is true that the least
said about some of the recent so called
games the better. / would like ii also il
The True Nortferne- could print sum-
mary each week of games in both the
National and American leagues. As far
as printing the sermons is concerned,
don't approve of il Those who would re
ceive any benefir from sermon are found
on Sunday at one Of the various church
es and the ordinary sermon in print
would be dry reading to the average
reader. feel that you would make a
serious mistake il you should follow the
advice Of Faithful Church Goer."
Thanking you for this indulgence on
your readers time ard patience, / am
CONSISTENT CHURCH MEMBER
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-08-27
IDLE HOUR THEATRE SOLD
-. X. Thayer the New Proprietor
Took Possession Wednesday. Miss
ConIey Gone to Marshall,

Miss Kate Conley has sold the Idle
Hour Theatre to o. f. Thayer, who took
procession on Thursday OF this week.
Mr.. Thayer has had several years ex.
perience in this line of work and under
his management the little theatre will
probably continue to be one OF the mos t
popular places Of amusement Paw Paw
ever had.
Miss Conley has been in Paw Paw
something over year and has made
many friends during her stay here. She
is undecided as to her future work, ard
will visit relatives In Marshall for an in
definite time. She will leave for that
place tomorrow Saturday.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-08-27
Base Line.

Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs motored from
Kalamazoo, Sunday.
Grandma Walker has been entertain
ing sister from New York.
Mrs. Ct. Connery attended the Sage
reunion at Lake Mill Tuesday.
The Grange picnic was in Wilmot's
grove, Muskrat lake Tuesday.
Attic McFellon and Cyre Bailey we're
fishing at Sweet lake Saturday.
Mrs. Shindal visited her mother, Mrs
Warner, at Kendall last Tuesday.
A. b. Post of Kalamazoo spent Sun
day with his parents &. Post and wife.
L. Woodruff and Harry Barney killed
IL rattesnakes in Woodrutf's field Fri
day.
Mary Edmonds and children were
guests of her mother several days last
week.
Mrs. Pat Sage and several members
OF her family visited Mrs. Connery
Thursday.
Berle Holnss Of Grand Rapids, who
was visiting relatives here, attended the
s. s. picnic.
Mr. and Mrs. Shirley arrived home
Saturday his leg is in a cast and he is do
ing as we'll as could be expected.
Mrs Clara Fessendon and son Edwin
of Coolies were visiting few days at
l.. Woodruff's and attended the S. s.
picnic at Duck lake with them.
Mrs. Edna Smith, who has been stay
ing a couple OF weeks with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Naples, has returned to
her home in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Mapes is
slowly regaining her health.
Saturday afternoon the cry OF fire
was given Hopkins barn was destroyed
together with large quantity OF hay
that belonged to her and G. Carley and
straw stack near by. She had gone to
town and it had made considerable head
way when discovered. All was done that
could be done to save it. Had there been
any wind the other buildings must have
gone. The neighbors did all they could
to save them. II. Marium and w. Ed
monds watched the ruins all night. No
solution OF the question how it started
has yet been discovered. 1t was partially
insured.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-08-27
ELECTRIC MOTORS

James O'Brien, city electrician install,
ed electric motors IN The True North.
eruer plant the fret of the week. The
large newspaper press and folder are
now driven by two horse power West
ing house motor and the two jobbers by
a one horse motor OF the same make
1t is splendid piece of work and the
machines are during excellent service
Electricity is one OF the most satisfact.
DRY and economical powers known and
Mr.. O'Brien is an artist in putting in
that kind of service
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-08-27
DON'T BELIEVE "kNOCKING.
Editor The True Northerner,
Paw Paw, Mich.
Dear Sir:

u" A''Sh'
Dear Sir:
When you started your column under
the head of Good of the Order" il
struck me that it would make an idea
column for the knockers, and if you will
allow me the space | would like to take
advantage Of it for the purpose OF knock,
ing the knockers.
| didn't believe there were so many
knockers in our beautiful village. Ii
seems as though the beauty of our nat
ural park would take il all out of them
1t appears to me entirely out of place to
make suggestions or criticisms in a bus
mess with which | am not affiliated in
any way. Who knows better than the
editor himself what the paper should
contain? He hears praises every day for
articles that suit the people, and as for
the knocks, he can't keep the knockers
out OF the sanctum, try as hard as he
will. Blu. why should these knockers
be permitted to force their knocks upon
the public. Everyone knows they
knock, but no one is interested in them
For my part am satisfied with the
True Northerner and am satisfied that
the editor knows much better than |
what should be printed in it. or course,
am not interested in every article in
it, but when nd one OF that kind !
always think that someone is interested
and promptly turn to an item. that is
more to my liking.
l think The True Northerner is a
mighty good country newspaper, one
that is away above the average, and it is
my opinion that it will continue to be
such in spite of the Faithful Church
Goer" and other knockers
Yours truly,
A. M. SATISFIED.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-08-27

JUDGE +. E. KNAPPEN of Kali
amazoo declared In a recent ad-
dress that he was in favor of
capital punishment for certain
kinds of crime. He contends
that there is too much thought of
parole or pardon by persons
who seek to kill and that with
such prospects they commit the
gravest crimes. There seems
to be considerable force toJudge
knappen argument.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-08-27
TAFT HEADED THIS WAY.
Effort Being Made to Secure His
Presence at Kalamazoo During
Silver Anniversary.

A determines effort is being rnade to
secure the presence OF President Taft 10
Kalamazoo during the big Silver Ami
verssry and Home Coming week, Sep.
te nber 26 to October 2. He will be
headed west about that time, on his
tour Of the country, and il possible has
promised to spend part Of day in Kala-
mazoo. Those ip charge OF the celebra.
ton want the president to press the
electric button which will inaugurate
the big doings and set all tbs wheels in
motion. Ii he can't come, arrangements
will be made to have him press the but
ton, anyhow, wherever he may be.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-08-27
AImend.

&. II. Smith is treating his store to a
new coat of white paint
M K. Masten lost /. good work horse
on Sunday, August 18th.
Mrs. Ethel Carpenter and children are
visiting at Fred Hoodemakers
j. L. Zielie was on the sick list the
first OF the week, but has recovered.
Mr.. William Cressey of Plainwell Wis.
tied his sister, Mrs. G. Crawford, last
Sunday.
Mrs Roy Griffith aud Mrs Lydia
Shsffer are both recovering from their
recent Illness
standing army visiting his mother and
other relatives
The house on the old Harvey Van
Wick farm in undergoing quite extern
sive repairs. 1t will greatly add to the
appearance Of the place
Mrs. Nellie Clark and little daughter
of Elkhart, Ind, have been visiting at
III G Areaue's for the past two weeks,
returning to their home last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs ID. A. Hoodemaker, Eo.
and Dale were here To attend the home
coming picnic. He returned home Sun
day I'D she went to Chicago Tuesday
to visit relatives
The home coming picnic last week
vas we'll attended. 1t was an ideal day
and verybody enjoyed a pleasant time.
The ball game between Paw Paw high
school and Almena resulted in a score of
6 to ia favor OF Paw Paw.
Wednesday, the eighteenth, being the
twenty second wedding anniversary of
Mr.. and Mrs. Areaue, and the twenty
first birthday of their daughter Lille,
it was decided that a family reunion be
held to celebrate the double event. A
picnic dinner was served in the walnut
grove in front of the residence, and
covers were laid for thirty nine. A boun-
teous feast was served and games, music
and dancing were the order Of the day
Late in the afternoon ice cream and
cake were served aud all went home re-
jocing and feeling happier for having
spent the day. A good time was en-
joyed by all, and the event, which was a
complete surprise to Miss Lille, was one
that will be long remembered by all who
were in attendance.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-08-27
without the use of money, elect,
ioneering, posting of photo
graphs, distributing Of hand bills

without the use OF money, elect
ioneering, posting OF photo
graphs, distributing of hand bills
and many other disgusting meth
DDS heretofore INDUCED in.
Under the law which the new
act is to displace the use OF
money to secure a nomination
became scandal, and meritor-
ious and capable men have felt
they could not enter race for
political hOnors because they
were financially unable to com
pete with those who were able.
The result oe all this has been To
deprive the public in many cases
of the services of the more capa-
BILE and trustworthy of its citizen
ship.
Under the new constitution
and the primary law the govern
ment of this state and of its
subdivisions is nearer to the peo-
pie than ever before and if the
people do not get good govern
ment they themselves will be to
blame.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-08-27

During July there were 2,7l9 deaths
reported to the secretary Of state which
corresponds to an annual death rate Of
IL per 1000 estimated population. The
largest proportion OF deaths were caused
by violence, various forms OF tuberculo-
sis being the second cause in Importance
and in deadly effect. There were 4,7S7
births reported to the department as
having occurred during July, which cor
responds to an annual birth rate OF 2l.2
per loo estimated population.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-08-27

strong of the jackson state prison was
arralgned in the circuit court last week
to answer an indictment containing nine
counts alleging bribery, be stood mute
on the Greene bribery and the court en-
tered plea OF not guilty. The reading
of the remaining counts was waived
Bail was fixed in the Greene count at
$4,000, which the ex-warden secured
Armstrong will be tried at the Septem-
Der term of the circuit court if the pres
ent plans are carried out and he has been
IN conference with state officials it is be-
lleved fixing up affidavits upon which
mother effort will be made to get DAILY
of Chicago into this state.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-08-27

The annual report Of the game aud
fish department in charge OF &. s.
Pierce, will show some very interesting
Z facts and figures which will be OF inter
est TO all tax payers Of the state. A few
OF the figures follow:
In 1907 there were 1919 Investigations
made and for the year 1908 $40 were
made. Out OF this number there were
but 525 prosecutions made during the
first year and TIA were made last year.
His deputies were successful in securing
convictions to the number of 432 in 1907
and 57S in 1908. Fines amounting TO
81 ,59l 81 were collected in 1907 as com.
pared with sl0,37i 81 in 1908. BY divid-
| ing the expense of the department, which
was $40, 1892 by the number OF prose.
cutons for 1908 the cost of prosecution
per conviction is seen to be but 500 so.
This is "a 81 more than it was the year
previous.
The added cost of conducting the de-
partment according to the report is due
to the addition of four deputies, the in
crease in clerk and stenographer hire
and the addition Of a steamship on the
lakes, which has not only prevented a
number OF violations, but has also as
sisted in securing more arrests. The
boa, cost the state 5000 ~ during the
past year. On the other hand the trsv-
cling expenses Of the state warden and
his chief deputy have dropped about
S7lS AZ, while the addition of four jepu-
ties has raised the travelling expenses a
little more than this amount aud added
to the state salary list the sun Of
81 $50 20.
Mr.. Pierce points out that the depart
ment is more than self supporting. The
figures of the years 1907 Us show that
the total revenue to the state was ST.,
1893 rs, while the total expenses amount
ed TO sos ,S4S.97, leaving balance ex-
ceeding thu expenditures of S9,l44,S2.
Besides this sum there were tons Of
fish which were sent to county and state
institutions and the value of which is
never estimated or reported These
fish are not OF legal size and so cannot be
sold. During the month of July, Au-
gust and September there were "A 54I
pounds OF under sized fish seized, and
the most of the fish were sent to differ
ent state institutions.
The mere figures showing the number
of prosecutions does not reveal what the
department is doing IN many ways, es-
peclally In having a restraining intiu-
ence on iIlega. fishing. Not infrequently
prosecutions in certalL localities drop
way down, but 1t is not the purpose of
thus department TO see how many prose.
cutlons can be secured but rather to get
the people to respect the law and to 1--we
up tC H.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-08-27
IN HONOR OF HER MOTHER.

Mrs. Springer Scovel entertained on
Friday afternoon last in honor OF her
mother Mrs. e. ID. Rice of Chicago.
Among the neighbors and friends pres
ent were Mesdames, NJ. ID. Buskirk, g..
Buskirk, Swan, Eaton, Geo. Pugsley,
Scott, Church, Tuckey, Towers,
Mcleod and the Messrs Mcleod
Katherine Edgar Miss Eaton gave two
fine selections, and little Florance
Swan and Alice Scovel several, all
of which were appreciated. 1t was a
pleasant afternoon for the hostess and
her guests.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-08-27
MAY BIRD STEPPING SOME.

ED M. Bailey's MAY Bird" has GER
tainly been stepping some of late. She
won the 2;ll pacing race at Grand Rap
ids two weeks ago in strait heats and
duplicated the trick at Lansing last week
III the same classy manner She goes
at 2;0S clip this season and should she
Continue to improve as she has in the
last year, next season will see her get
ting 10 on the big money. May BIRD" will
start in the races in Kalamazoo during
the fair.