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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-01-01
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Henry Cold vel was buried Saturday
Mrs Leeds iieaiy was Kalamazoo
visitor Thursday.
Merson church had a Christmas tree
Thursday evening.
w. Pnlen entertained the Eastman
families Christmas.
Vern Barney of Otsego remained with
his brother Harry from Tuesday until
Sunday.
George Chappe and daughter of Kal.
amszoo were Christmas guests of
Thorn Chapp,e
Mr. AMI Mrs. w. d. Holmes enter
tanned Mr. and Mrs. Yves Heron of
Goblevile, Mr. Gillngham of Bradley,
Arch Holmes aud Harry Sacket with
their families, Christmas day.
John Blanchard aud LiIne Emmous
accompaned by Mr.. and Mrs. Russon
went TO the Merson parsonage Wednes
day evening and were married rney
took the Thursday morning train for
Indiana to visit hIs sister.
l. Woodruff entertained Mr. aud Mrs.
n T. v oodruH and W le5seuden OF
Gobevile, Dr. ) eet Dad wife, their
daughter l. zzie and husband, aud Marie
Farrester OF 80 Haven, Esda Cieland of
Bloomingdaie, r.. Iessenden and family
of GoOeville, and b. Clair and wife of
Kalamazoo thursday night, Christmas
and the day following.
Watched Fifteen Years.
For fifteen years have watched the
working Of Bucklen's AruIca Salve: and
it has never failed to cure any sore, boil,
ulcer or burn to which 1t was applied.
Ii has saved US many doctor oil, saws
A r. Hardy of East Wilton, Maine -
cents at A & Martins drug store IN
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-01-01

Asthma is almost invariably associated
with Bronchitis Every asthmatic has
catarrh of the nose, throat and bronchial
tubes. When too long neglected. Asthma
becomes chronic, attacks are of almost
nightly occurrence, reducing the vitality,
totally uniting the patient for active
occupation, and rendering him Incapable
Of throwing off the effects of germ-infec-
ton. Consumption quickly follows.
To these sufferers Abbey Syrup, Closter
SanctO PaulO, comes as q wonderful relief
allaying the irritation, strengthening the
tissues, stopping the cough, besides acting
as a nerVe-builder and tonic. Perfect
health has been restored in many cases
where relief was absolutely despaired of.
Not only for Asthma, but for every kind
of throat chest and lung trouble, Abbey
Syrup is an infallible remedy. Bronchitis
Group, Whooping Cough, influenza, Colds
and Coughs yield TO its wonderful power.
This is the original remedy ard s sold
and personally recommended in Paw
Paw by all druggists
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-01-01

Don't think that piles can't be cured.
Thousands Of obstinate cases have been
cured by Doan's Ointment. so cents at
any drug store.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-01-01

Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner?
Tongue coated? Bitter taste? Sallow
complexion? Liver needs waking up.
Doan's Regulets cure bilious attacks %
cents at any drug store
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-01-01

Farmers, mechanics, railroaders, labor
ers rely on DR. Thomas Eclectric Oil.
Takes the sting out Of cuts, burns or
bruises at once. Pain cannot stay where
il is used.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-01-01
Mr.. Hen Peck.

SAYS Mr.. Hen Peck: 1T Is not sur
prising that troubles never come sim
gle: they are all married"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-10
BRIGHT CHILD.

It happened at the christening. My dearest
wife Sophia
Had brought our baby to the front. We called
him Obadiah.
I was not partial to the nams-in fact. I did
not choose it;
Since twas Q wealthy uncle'S choice. We could
not well refuse 1t.
Al soon a. we had breathed the nams the IN
fant's eyes flashed Gre:
He gave a sudden yell and cried. I'm not be
Just think Of going through the world with such
Why don't you call me Shem at once O. zebedee
or Abel?
'It Is cruel thing to do to blight my whole
To doom me when 1 am too small to offer much
resistance.
How can you do such wickednen without the
least compunction7.
I'll 60 to court without delay and plead for an
Injunction
The clergyman looked quite abashed-rm sure
The christening could not proceed until the baba
subsidized
We whispered in his ear: THAT name your
uncle dear proposes
And So" the babe replied. might be Methu-
selah or Moses.
Still. il he puts me in his Will for something
really handsome
III let him call me what he likes. Zerrubabel
or Samson.
And now the baby murmured sweet. "iust
write him and inquire
How much 1t will be worth to him to call mo
Chicago News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-10
The Hazinr Evil.

A young man named Cowieson Of Pitts
burg entered Washington and Jefferson
College at Washington. Pa. last month
for the purpose of studying. He seemed
to be animated with the thought that
college was an institution of learning and
that the students enrolled were there for
serious object. Soon after he entered
he was commanded by those grave and
reverend seignors. the members of the
sophomore class. to adopt certain style
of headgear. a small black cap topped
with q green button. Young Mr. Cowie-
son demurred He thought 1t was hardly
within the province Of anybody to pre-
scribe a uniform outside Of military in
stitution He was the only member of
the freshman class who was independent
enough to resist the dictates of the sopho-
mores The latter determined to disci-
pline him. They held a meeting and ap-
pointed a delegation Of seven to compel
Cowieson to wear the cap. These stu
dents waited on him in his room. but
when they attempted to drag him forth
he covered them with pistol and drove
them from the premises. This. of course,
aroused that obstinate spirit Of tyranny
which animates every upper classman in
colleges where hazing is in vogue. and the
sophomores held a mass meeting, as
result of which the young man was cap
tured on his exit from the chapel. car
ried to the pump and held under the
flowing water until he was forced to
promise to obey the student rules Hav-
ing thus escaped from his tormentors he
went before justice Of the peace and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-10
SEEING The TOWN.

We mean to move out in the country-fn order
to see the town.
No. there's no contradiction when tho facts arc
all set down.
The wheels must keep on running. If the city
does celebrate.
And no matter what's the attraction, we've rot
to keep up our gait.
John and Reuben and Peter come in from village
They view the sights with leisure and bask In
the citys charm.
But we must balance our columns and measure
We must edge our way through the people and
straight to our labors raipse. -.
John and Peter and Reuben declars It's
We strain our ears for tidingy. Tor they arc u
They tell Us a Demonstration 10 timed for half
And Z big event is booked for four-a thing We
must surely see
We take second to listen. and ask about the
We can hear it down on the pavement with It's
tumult, cheerful and loud:
Then we stick our nose In an tnkweIl and think
But We mean to move out In tho country In
order to see the sights.
It's not the milk and the apples that's drawing
We've got NO taste for the simple life, NOR the
tolls Of the hired hand.
We claim no Joy In a sunrise. and we can't 60
to sleep at eight;
We've got no fond delusions-the things all
simple and straight.
But John and Peter and Reuben get more than
their share Of fun;
We've pondered the thing q little and now We
know how it's done,
So We mean to move out in the country. well
knowing that when we've gone
Wen see the city once In a while and know
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-10
Q A. Standardized Budget

short time ago announcement was
made that the auditor of the District
had prepared a statement showing the
appropriations for the maintenance of
the District during the past five years
grouped under eleven heads on the
basis Of a broad classification. This
arrangement permitted for the first
time a clear understanding OF the fuc-
tuations Of the local budget and of the
proportions OF the whole amount allot-
ted to the various municipal objects
Mr.. Tweedale's work. however, is of
more Importance than to enable the
Commissioners and the citizens OF the
District to know what has been done
with the funds on a comparative basis
In the past II lays the foundation for
a valuable change in the methods of
appropriating for the maintenance of
the District government
Frequently in Congress the statement
Is made that the District is an expen-
sive community; that it costs more to
run the capital than any other munich
pal organization. When this charge is
advanced those who more correctly ap-
preciate the situation seek to refute II
by reference to municipal statistics, but
owing to the wide diversity in CITY
financial methods in this country com.
PARSONS are instituted with great DIFF.
dculty and not always with scientific
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-10
swore out warrants for five Of his assail-
ants on charge Of assault and battery.

swore out warrants for five Of his assail-
ants on charge OF assault and battery.
OF course Mr.. Cowieson's career in
Washington and Jefferson College hence
forth will probably be stormy one. or
possibly one of extreme calm through
ostracism. But perhaps his experience,
especially If he persists in his refusal to
submit to physical violence and idiotic
regulations. may have a good effect. Ane
educational system Of this country today
is seriously weakened by the tyrannical
bearing of sophomores toward the fresh
men Of the various institutions. Hazing
teaches cruelty and tyranny. 1t tends to
break down personality and individual
character. 1t encourages brutality and
compels servility. 1t evokes the lowest,
meanest qualities in a young man. The
youth who res:sts so-called student rules
which are no more nor less than insub-
ordinate assumptions Of authority-may
have a hard time in his course through
college, but he wins more genuine ad-
miration than do the silly youngsters who
collegiate authorities Of this country must
grapple with this evil. Here and there
hazing has been put under the ban, but it
still remains an institution in many
places, hampering the efforts OF those
who are seriously intent upon study and
developing the least wholesome phases of
individual character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-10
"SOMEPIN' like SPRING. "

It's somepin' like spring. in tn early fan
WI tn green ablaze in tn woods an all,
An tn air as full o. tn mingled scent
TIL you trace tn path that tn summer went
It's somepin' like spring. but 1t amt tn same
It's somepin'-just somepin' without q name.
You know th' feel when tn first spring breeze
Comes In an whispers. an wakes the bees,
An you walk out through tn fields. an look
At new grass CROWN along tn brook?
It's that same feel-but It amt tn same.
It's somepin'-just somepin' without q name.
tn vines swing slow where they loop an hang,
Th' hossmint blooms have q spicy tang,
tn clover field 10 rich an sweet
As airy field you would want to meet.
It's that same smell-but II amt tn same
It's somepin'-tust somepin' without . name.
Your soul Is glad. an you don't know why;
There's hope an cheer in tn bendln eky-
An It's as blue a bluebrd's wing!
You say Good mornn' to ever thing.
It's that same goodnesS-an' not tn same.
It's somepin'-just somepin' without q name
It's somepin' like spring-when tn flowers bum
In tn tangled brush where tn crossroads turn,
An tn trees are solemn an ca m an still.
An tn world is quiet, an crickets shriu
It's somepin' like spring-but It amt tn same
It's somepin'-just somepin' without a name
w. D. Nesbit, In Chicago Evening Post
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-10
The Returned Tourists.

They were very proud and naughty when
they started on their trip,
But they're now as meek and lowly as
can be.
They have met the distant waiter who
disdained a simple tip
And have paid the Pullman porters
lordly fee.
They have asked for information at the
station where the youth
Wears a lofty look of misanthropic woe.
They've been told to please step lively"
and they've humbly bowed. In sooth.
To any one who told them where to go.
They have bribed the mighty steward
who controls the ocean wave;
They have faced the ticket seller at the
show
Who calmly took the tribute that his
fancy chose to crave
For seats back in the eighty-seventh
row.
They have met the customs persons who
compelled them all to strip
For fear they sought to get in duty
free.
They were very proud and naughty when
they started on their trip,
But they're now as meek and lowly as
can be!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-10
Art and Customs.

For years American artists and appre-
ciators of art have been demanding the
abolition Of the domestic tariff on paint
ings and other works Of art imported
from abroad. While Of course from one
point OF view the works Of painters and
sculptors are luxuries, viewed education
ally they are necessities. They contribute
to the intellectual and the moral growth
OF the people. The argument for free art
has never been effectively met, and so tn
sistent had the demand become. repre-
senting all classes Of the American peo-
pie. that Congress In framing the Payne
law placed on the free list all works Of
art produced more than twenty years be-
fore the time of importation. While there
was demur against this limitation of two
decades the concession was accepted
gratefully as move in the right d.
rection and as means Of admitting
freely to the United States examples Of
the work of the great masters Of the old
world.
Complaint Is now made that in the ad-
ministration Of the new law obstacles are
being interposed against the free impor-
tation of works Of art of undoubted an
tiquity beyond the limits set by statute
1t Is stated that at least 81, COO 600 worth
of paintings. the free admission of which
is permissible under the law, are being
held up in the custom house in New York
city pending the production Of proof of
sufficient age. The government is now
demanding, it is stated. not only the
name Of the artist and the subject. but
the place where the picture was painted
and the date Of the production, even as
closely stated as the month. OF course,
it is impossible in the case Of paintings
by such masters as Rubens, Van Dyck,
Reynolds and Holbein to state the pre-
else date of production 1t Is even at
times impossible to name the place. The
only question before the customs officers,
In a proper Interpretation Of the law, is
whether a painting for which admission
Is claimed under the free list is a gen.
uine "old master or not. This Is not a
legal question:, but an artistic one. and
the unrolling OF red tape and the inter-
position Of obstacles cannot be construed
as a fair or satisfactory method Of en-
forcing a law which was plainly meant
to encourage the importation Of works OF
art. A modification Of the rules that have
been adopted at the New York custom
house in this respect is surely In order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-10
Hair Dive.

DR.. Woodward will have a difficulty In
producing unscientifc witnesses to the
Toxic enects OF hair preparations. 1t
Will be no easy task to cite for public
appearance those who have suffered from
the injurious effects of dyes. by what
ever name they may be called. AS
rule. the preparations that conceal the
Frost OF years are known as tonics. The
phrase hair dye" has become almost oh
solete In these days Of polite nomencla-
lure. The lady who aspires to bIondness
usually has her hair "shampooed' and is
vague as to the particulars of the treat
ment. No well regulated establishment
"here such work Is done tiaunts the
label peroxide of hydrogen" before the
world. Nor Is the BARRIERS outfit of bot
ties In these times conspicuously occupied
by one proclaiming its nature as a dye
unblushingly. AS a matter of fact, the
dyelng of the hair is subtle process
not to be mentioned In polite society, how
ever strongly suspected.
vi course. there must be a regulation
against poisonous hair dyes. 1t is a
snock to learn that such noxious COM
pounds are in use and that thew are ac-
tuaily menacing the health Of that nor
uon OF the public that objects to the hues
bestowed by nature. 1t is not fair to
urge that those who insist upon altering
the tone OF their locks should take their
own risk Of injury. 1t is the function of
the law to safeguard the people from
All dangerous practices. however weak
may be their own impulses in leading
them IN contact with these unwholesome
processes OF trade. The law is made for
All classes OF people, for the foolish, as
well as the wise. and for the weak, as
we'll as the strong. and an effective reg
u!atlon. putting ban upon dangerous
dyes OF all sorts is imperatively demand
ed in the interest of the public safety
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-10

accuracy. If Mr.. Tweedale's scheme OF
classification is adopted by Congress as
the general outline Of appropriations IT
is altogether likely that other cities will
follow suit, and thus a national stand
ard will be established. This process
of standardizing will be advanced by
the fact that the same system will be
adopted by the federal census bureau In
it's work next year in collecting statistics
of cities.
With the budget standardized accord
ing to the proposed plans. it will be
possible to observe accurately the
course OF certain lines Of appropriation
1t Is vitality important in the allotment
Of funds for municipal purposes to
maintain a steady proportionate growth
along all lines. With the increase Of
population come constantly expanding
requirements for schools. for sewers.
for streets, for pavements. for protec-
tive measures. for health safeguards
The ideal municipality develops har-
moniously in every branch. In the pres
ent state Of the appropriation act 1t is
impossible to know save by dint Of the
most persistent researches whether
there has been such a uniform growth
along all lines. With the budget stand
ardized it would be easy to apportion
the available funds in SUCH a manner as
to give each department Of the munich
pal government its proper share.
Congress will greatly simplify the
process Of appropriating for the Dis
trfct Of Columbia If 1t will write the
new bill along the lines Of this prop
osition. The groupment of appropria-
tons is rational. It Is modelled after
the European system of municipal pro-
vision, which is based upon long expe-
rience and is admittedly the best. Tn
der such a system each department be-
comes responsible to the central admin
istration for the proper expenditure Of
the funds allotted to 1t. just as each is
stimulated to the most effective efforts
to secure it's own rightful proportion
Of the available resources
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-10
HENRY HUDSON.
From the Columbus News.

From the Columbus News.
II the shade OF Hendrick Hudson could
have seen half the skin games pulled or
We'll bet he's sorry he ever found the old
river.
From the Charleston News and Courier
A man in New York declares that there
were two Henry Hudsons. and that he is
a descendant Of one Of them. Maybe this
is mistake. and the old fellow just a
plain bigamist.
From the Syracuse PostStandard.
Mayor Henry Hudson Of Hudson-on-
the-Hudson deserved a larger place than
was given to him in the Hudson celebra-
ton.
From the Louisville ComierJournal.
According to the famous historian,
William Nye, the Mr.. Hudson we are
hearing so much about became famous
not because Of his discovery Of tho no.
BILE river that bears his name. but because
he discovered an Indian who didn't drink
whisky. N. B.-Mr. Nye adds that some
commentators maintain that Hudson lied.
From the Brooklyn Standard Union.
But Hudson's voyage wasn't a marker
to the endless navigation OF those his
toric parade floats that foated for
week without being able to land any
where.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-10
Peter Pans in Politics.

The Star having recently spoken OF
George Fred Williams of Massachusetts
as young and daslhng is reminded that
the description no longer fits: that Mr..
Williams is nearing the sixty mark, and
that repeated political reverses have ex-
hausted all the dash in his composition.
How time fies. It seems but yesterday
that Mr.. Williams was a member Of the
House, boyish-looking and full OF bounce.
Full of views and of the courage of them,
he put lightly aside the rule about silence
and observation for the new member and
plunged at once into the arduous task of
saving the country. The House listened
because 1t had to. There was no way OF
escaping his eloquent and vigorous tongue.
If 1t seldom approved, that was its own
affair. Mr.. Williams. feeling that he was
doing his duty. talked on and talked ever
And now he is nearly sixty. and probably
fat,
And all of us are still thinking and
writing Of Mr.. Bryan as young and DASH
ing, when. as matter of fact. he is past
fifty. carrying flesh with his years, and a
happy grandfather Because he talks as
well as overland as auckland refuses
to be cast down or knocked out by de-
fancy. and Is still something of a boy
orator.
Then we have Mr.. Roosevelt What
changes have the years wrought in him :?
What changes will the coming years eff
feet? Is he not as strenuous as ever?
Is he not always on the CO. the say, and
the do. after the fashion of his earlier,
his earliest. political days? Is he not still
1a1 S1yy', alt, o
And yet Mr.. Roosevelt is not a chicken.
He is counting the years like the rest of
US.
Photographs of public men help to keep
them young before the public. When a
man distinguishes himself early in life
the picture then published of him answers
for years If interest in him keeps up.
He does not withdraw it, and by offer
Ing later ask the public to note how
the days are passing. He continues to
look young--for publication and not in
good fafth-long after there is frost in
his hair and beard. and lines have ap-
peared in his face. He stands off age
in that fashion just as long as he can
But 1t is also true that there are Peter
Pans in politics as in other walks There
are politicians who never grow up. They
are always young. or youngish. 1t would
not be fair to say that they make no
progress; that they go round and round,
and after years Of stumping and voting
and of1ce-holding pull up about where
they started, But somehow they remain
through aIi'their work fresh and agrees
sive, never suggesting the sage. but al
ways the agitator and experimenter,
eager to undo something and put some
thing else in its place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-10
TAfT'S TALKS.
From the Indianapolis Star.

From, the Indianapolis Star.
In the Presidents we'll known &C.
lectic philosophy he no doubt considers
ragtime as good music as Beethoven
symphony.
From the Hartford Evening Post.
President Taft is supplying the pulpit
in each town that he happens to strike
for an over-Sunday stay. and the church
attendance is invariably doomed IKE
SUNDAY school before Christmas.
From the Birmingham News.
President Taft continues to smile.
doubtless because he is drawing nearer
to Birmingham each day.
From the Augusta Herald.
For another reason besides his short
sermons, President Taft is a model
preacher. He never takes up a collec-
ton preceding his sermon.
From the Chester Republican.
The obese President Of the United
States has been literally filling" pull
pits on Sundays during his western
trip.
From the Scranton Tribune.
The success Of Mr.. Taft in winning
the west proves that he had nothing to
fear from the start but the cookery.