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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-02
LIBERALITY is SHOWN
IN SALARY INCREASES
If Adopted, City of Washington
Would Be Greatly Aided.
BUILDINGS
NEW
DESIRED
Better Equipment for Uncle Sam in
All Sections of the Nation Is
Provided for in
Budget.

For the maintenance of the national
government, the sum of $S23,3154 455.14
| IS asked for in the book of estimates,
prepared under the direction of the Sec
retary of the Treasury, and sent today
TO Congress. This vast sum includes
every expenditure which department
heads have asked for the fiscal year
| 1914, from the daily wage of the
numblest laborer to the salary of the
president, and from the purchase of
pens and paper up to the maintenance
| or the country's forces on land and sea,
1t represents total increase over the
appropriated sum for the fiscal year of
| 1913 of s72,O3s,23S.4S.
The increased estimates are occasioned
by the liberality with which department
| heads have asked for more help, better
salaries, new buildings, modern equip
ment all through the United States and
the city of Washington would be great
ly affected if the salary increases asked
for in nearly every Office of the govern
ment should be enacted into law.
Largest Increases Asked.
One of the largest fhfreases appears
in the Interior DepsftmEnt, the total Of
s226.623,164.53 is approximately $685.
100000 more than the department re-
ceived this year. The War Department
asked for s10.0OO.dOO more than it re-
ceived for the present year. and the
plans of the Navy Department require
154,301.577.53. as compared to $129,-
1o7. 7.012.46 received this year.
Many positions within the District of
Columbia at the rate Of 81 200 or more are
recommended to be increased. and general
salary improvements are asked for clerks
and other employees who have become
valuable through long experience.
One of the striking increases under the
Senate's expenses is the doubling of the
$4,000 appropriated last year for the ex-
penses OF inquiries and investigations or
dered by the Senate. The coming House
OF Representatives, with its 439 members
and one Speaker' together =, Nth no The the in
compared to So, ,253. 500 Of the present
House.
Library Of Congress.
Increases of salary are recommended as
follows:
Librarian of Congress, $500 to $500;
assistant in charge Of binding $1,000 to
81, 800: chief of periodical DIVISION $1,000
to 81. 800: assistant in document division,
81, 400 to $500: assistant maps and
charts, 81. 400 to 81 800: chief of prints
division. 1900 to 5000: assistant. prints
division, 81 400 to 81, 800; Smithsonian as
gstant.. 81. 400 to 81 800; three clerks. in
addition to the present force, are asked
for in the copyright division and four as
sistants and one chief are asked for in
the Semitic and oriental division. For the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-02
Albert K. Smiley Succumbs.

NEW YORK, December 2.-Albert X.
Smiley Of the Lake Mohonk conference
on Indians and other dependent peoples
died at Redlands. CAL. today. according
to advices received at Mohonk Lake, N.
Y. Mr.. Smiley was eighty five years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-02
Becomes General Topic.

The suggestion Of Gov. Wilson still
continues to be a topic of converse
tion IL. official and business circles to-
day. and many opinions both for and
against the plan were expressed. Be-
side the argument that the ceremonies
in April would be an anti-climax. and
thar. comparatively little interest would
be taken in them. it was said in some
quarters that to attempt to hold big
demonstration two months after the
President had taken office would D. rn-
democratic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-02
Likely to Secure Port.

No adjustment Of the Austro-Servian
dispute is yet visible. Vienna continues
to show pessimism, and the newspapers
there maintain their threatening attitude.
but, in spite of this. official relations be-
tween st. Petersburg and Vienna seem
to have become somewhat more cordial
and it is thought in diplomatic quarters
that eventually Servia will secure mer-
camille port on the Adriatic sea, con-
nected with Servia by railroad.
In the meantime, however, Servia mas
trodden on the toes of Italy by quarter
ing a regiment of the troops that re-
Gently occupied the port of DuraZZo in
the italian school buildings there. An
energetic request to have the troops re-
moved has been made by the Italian
consul, on instructions from Rome.
Bulgaria's Heavy Losses.
BERLIN, December 2.-The Bulgarians
alone have lost 10000 killed and $4,000
wounded since the beginning Of the
war. according to a dispatch from Buda.
pest to the Tageblatt. The newspaper :
correspondent is on his way back from
the front. and while passing through
Sofia, he declares. he saw the official
reports of the Bulgarian war office.
Harems Are Depleted.
PARIS. December 2.-The Turkisf
harems have been considerably depleted
since the Ottoman capital has beer
threatened by the Bulgarian army. Man,
of the educated women belonging to the
establishments Of Turkish personases oi
high rank have taken advantage Of the
unsettled conditions in COnstantinople to
escape from the harems and proceed te
western Europe.
Several of them have arrived at Mar
seille on steamers coming from eastern
Mediterranean ports. Others have reach
ed Lausanne. Zurich and Geneva, while q
few have come to Paris
They show every appearance of having
departed in haste. They possess little
money, but have brought with them
much splendid jewelry and fine silks.
Would Assist Allies.
BERLIN, December 2.-Imperial Chan
cellor Bethmann- Hollweg today uttered a
plain warning to Russia that in case hos
tiIities should arise out of the Austro-
Servian difficulties Germany would draw
her sword to assist her allies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-02
CURRENT SUM EXCEEDED
BY MORE THAN $4,000, 900
Suggested Expenditure Based on the
Anticipated Revenues.
ON THE HALF-AND-HALF PLAN
Increases in Salaries of Commits
sioners Recommended-Ot In
creases-Provision for Ad-
vances Made by U. S.
Government.

taiIing for total appropriation Of
s15'o-9,s $3.50. the estimates for the ex-
penses OF the District of Columbia for
the fiscal year to begin July 1 next
were submitted to Congress today by
the Secretary OF the Treasury The
amount designated covers improve
ments. increases and new engineering
projects. which are considered by the
Commissioners being for the city's
best Interest The amount is more
than s2.OO0o00 more than was appro-
priated for the current year
Total salary estimates of ss26lO are
given, which is an increase over the
present roll Of s69l.507. Great in
creases for engineering works are ask
ed for. y viaduct bridge to carry Ben
ming road over the tracks Of the Penn
sylvania railroad and the Baltimore and
OHIO railroad, together with the elimi-
nation OF the Benning grade crossing,
are parts OF the schemes projected In
the budget.
Thirty thousand dollars more than the
present appropriation is asked for in
connection with the extension of SUBJ
urban roads. The request for municipal
asphalt plant is renewed. a splendid new
bridge across Rock creek on the line OF
Pennsylvan a avenue is planned, addi-
tions to Fairgrounds are asked for the
development OF the Willow Tree Alley
Park is urged and a generous extension
Of the present lighting system is asked
for
For the public school system 1894, $40
| is asked. The present appropriation is
81. .55S. .3004S. or the estimated amount
nearly three-quarters of a million dollars
is for new schools and sites. Plans for
extending the parking system have also
been included in the estimates.
The estimates are based upon the
amount of anticipated revenues derived
from taxes. licenses and other sources OF
the District government, less the definite
and potential items chargeable wholly
against such revenues. the amount re-
| naming being doubled in order to include
the proportion due from the United
States, in accordance with the half-and-
| half plan Of approprfating for the Dis
trict.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-02
WEATHER.

Rain this afternoon and to-
night Tuesday fair and colder;
brisk west winds.
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CONGRESS OPENS;
BRIEF SESSIONS
IN BOTH HOUSES
Notification Sent to the Presi-
dent That National Legis-
Iature Is Assembled and
Ready for Business.
ADJOURNMENT is TAKEN
AS TRIBUTET DECEASED

Unusual Interest Attached to the Re.
eonvening of the Lawmakers.
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
CONTRACTS For CUCUMBERS

The Robinson Cider Vinegar and
Pickle Company of Benton Harbor
are ready to make contracts for GU
cumber acreage for their branch
factory in Paw Paw. They desire as
many acres as it is possible to get for
the coming year. The farmers in
this vicinity would do we'll to consider
the proposition of contracting .
liberal patronage with this excel
lent company. There is money in
the pickle business Contracts can
be secured at Lougwell Bros store,
where full particulars can be obtained.
Give the company your assistance by
taking IS many acres as you can.
Contracts for acreage can also be
secured at Ryan Bros store in Malta
wan and Packers store in Lawton.
48tf.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
Govern.

Mr.. A. B. Smith spent the first of
the week in Benton Harbor.
A baby girl was born TO Mr. and
Mrs. Verne Randall, Tuesday, Jan. 80.
Miss Ruby Boutwell, of South Haven
visited Miss Florence Shannon over
Sunday.
l.. A. Watson ate nded the session
of Grand Lodge, l. o. o. f. at Paw
Paw last week.
Perry Morgan is back from Kalama-
zoo, where he has been working at
carpenter work.
Clyde DeLano moved to Grand juno
ton last week where he has work on
the NJ. c. X. X.
Mrs. Mary Lamson received a mes
sage last Friday stating her daughter,
Mrs. II. G. Waters of Chicago, was
very sick. She left on the one o'clock
train the same day TO care for her.
The Rev. f. h Griggs, pastor of the
Congregational church, has resigned
and taken a charge in Massachusetts,,
to which place he shipped his house
hold goods last week, himself and
wife leaving last Friday.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
DEPUTY CLERK TO COLLEGE

Royal r. Decker left the first OF the
week to resume his studies in the law
department OF the State University at
Columbus. Ohio He has been the cour-
teous and competent deputy county
clerk during the past year and the ex-
perience be has gained in the clerk g
Office will be Of advantage to him 10 his
college work He is succeeded in the
clerks off 20 by Mrs. II. A. Cross, wife
OF the clerk.
Mrs. Cross is lady of ability, a good
penman, genial and courteous and will
undoubtedly give satisfaction as depu-
uty clerk.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
Our Great Combination Offer.

Do you know that the Farm Journal
uses over sixty tons of paper for their
issue. Its so good ard so cheap that
over three quarters of million people
take it, and refuse any substitute. We
have made an arrangement by which we
can give you the Farm Journal for five
years and The True Northerner for
one year, both for Sl50, which is little
more than the price of our paper alone.
offered by a newspaper? Send the order
with the money to this Office. Do it
now.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

Topics for Sabbath sermons: a. m.
abraham Lincoln;" p. IN, "Lesson
from the Life of Stephen"
Cur League has arranged with Prof.
Rice, of Lawton TO train a chorus OF
voices for a cantata, Queen Esther. y
The gentleman comes highly recon-
mended as a teacher 10 vocal music.
Many friends in the community with
fine musical talent have expressed
their willingness to assist; the first re-
hearsal on Tuesday night was a success.
The second rehearsal Is at 1870 at the
church on Saturday night.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
LIKE THE NEW HOME.

Mr.. aod Mrs G. Gilbert Stansel Of
Grand Rapids were IN Paw Paw visiting
their old friends last week. Friday
evening about 40 of their old acquain,-
ances surprised them at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Kline, who live in the country,
and a most enjoyable evening was the
result. Mr.. and Mrs. Stansell are well
pleased with their new home and work,
but will always remember Paw Paw and
her people with a feeling of affection, as
it was their first home. They returned
t. Grand Rapids Saturday.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
SURPRISED ON HER BIRTHDAY

Mrs. Tex Sprague was the victim OF
a heppy surprise last "Wednesday when
about 30 OF her lady friends came 10 to
remind her that it was her birthday.
The True Norfherner endeavored to
ascertain just what birthday it was, but
this item was pboned in by lady, and
characteristic OF the feminine gender she
shut up like clam when the question
of age was propounded Anyway it was
a delightful gathering The ladies took
well filled baskets, and left beautiful
silver berry spoon as a memento OF the
occasion, and testimonial of the esteem
in which Mrs. Sprague is held among
her neighbors.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
Bangor.

The w G. T. y. held their meeting
Tuesday at the Rest Room.
Mrs. John Mutchler of Paw Paw
was a recent caller at Bangor.
E. l.. social was held at the home of
]. ID. Naftzer, Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Shurrie are the
happy parents of little daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Stinman of
Bloomingdale are guests of Bangor
relatives.
Mrs Verne Brown and sister Alta
Willis, of Chicago and South Bend,
Ind, have been visiting their mother,
Mrs. Mary Willis.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
GETTING READY FOR SUMMER

w V. Hall of the Emporium is get
ting ready for next summers business.
He has recently fitted up the fountain
board. New freezers and larger mo-
tor have been added to the work room,
and Lext year ~ill be better able to take
care OF the increased business. His
velvet" cream has won an enviable
reputation, aud not day goes by even
during the winter months but what he
fills some orders for this delicious ice
cream
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
THE TIME TEST.
Paw Paw People Cannot Demand
Stronger Proof of Merit.


Stronger Proof of Merit.
The test of time is what tolls the tale.
The public is quick to discover misrep-
resentation and merit alone will stand
the test of time. Long ago many CRATE
full people in this locality publicly en-
dorsed Doan's Kidney Pills; they do so
still Would these statements be con-
firmed if Doan's Kidney Pills did not
possess lasting merritt The following
testimony should convince the most
skepticel Paw Paw reader:
Alfred Swank, r. f. ID. No 4, Bangor.
Mich, says: 81 had weak and aching
back from childhood and was caused a
great deal OF suffering. / was unable to
get relief until | commenced using
Doan's Kidney Pills. This remedy has
been of such great benefit to me that
heartily recommend it, / feel that
Doan's Kidney Pills are the best kidney
preparation on the market"
Mr.. Swank gave theabove testimonial
10 December 1906, and on May Ii, 1909,
he said. "You are at liberty to continue
the publication of my former endorse
ment OF Doan's kidney Pills. The cure
in my case has been permanent"
For sale by all dealers: Price 50cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name -Doan's and
take mother.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
NEWCOMERS ARE WELCOMED

II. A. Sherman, h q. Thayer and H. A
Cole spent last Friday evening at the
home of Mr.. aud Mrs. II. w. Barr south
of Paw Paw. Mr. and Mrs. Barr are new
corners here but have made friends of
all with whom they have come iu con-
tact. They are the kind of citizens that
the people OF Paw Paw and vicinity are
Zens.
The company who spent the evening
at their home last week reported most
delightful evening.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
LECTURE COURSE FOR GRANGE

Glenda'e Grange has arranged to give
the following lecture course: John G..
Ketcham, Thursd ~ evening, Feb. 10.
Subject, Success and How to Win It.. F."
Rev. +. G. Burkett, Thursday evening,
Feb. 20. Subject, THE Ten Tears. F"
Judge L. burge't DesVoignes, date
not decided Subject, Good Citizen
ship" Rev ADD Mrs. Mecca Marie Var
ney. Date and subject DOT yet decided.
Season ticket, 30 cents. Single admis
sion, ID cents. These lectures will be
given 10 the M. w. A. hall at Glendale
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
GAINING IN HEALTH.

The acquaintanceS CT Mrs. Allison
Johnson will be. glad to know that she
is steadily regsining her strength and
is able to be about the house and re.
ceive her friends. Mrs johnson has
been very much of az invalid for six
months and confined to the house
during that time.
1t is to be hoped that she will con-
tinue to improve aud will soon be able
to lay claim TO health as one of her
blessings.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
MRS. FLORENCE NJ. HORTON.

Mrs. Foroence M. Horton died al her
home in Kalamazoo Sunday evening,
Feb. A, 1912, after long illness. The
funeral services we're held from Good
ale's chapel Wednesday afternoon, the
interment being at Riverside cemetery.
Beside her husband she left a son,
Carl S. Paul, a sister, Mrs. ConkliD, of
Lima, Ohio, and brother, julius
Hines, of Kendallville. Mrs. Horton
lived for some years at Lake Cora and
had many friends In this vicinity.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
IN THE FIGHT TO THE FINISH

Attorney L. j. Lewis of Bangor was
a caller AT The True Nur.herner office
on Monday. 1t mas been rumored that
Mr.. Lewis might enter the race for
prosecuting attorney. He stated to The
True Northerner however, that under
no consideration would he be a candi
date for Prosecuting Attorney; that he
aspired to seat in the state legislat ire,
was a candidate for that honor, and
would be in at the finish.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
KINDERGARTEN MUSIC CLASS

Miss Aileen Van Buskirk has organ
lied class of music Undergraduates and
will start at once to train them. The
She has secured the Coterie rooms for
the class and will hold the first session
Saturday OF this week. Miss Bertha
McEachron will be Miss Van Buskirk's
assistant.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
RENTED MARTIN FLAT.

Mrs. Hattie Robb has rented the Mar
tin fiat over the Lake and Hudson stores
and has taken possession. She plans to
conduct a rooming house, and is pre-
pared to rent furnished rooms with or
without board at reasonable prices.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
LOST WATCH FOB.

f.. w. Flanders of Flint was visiting
relatives and friends here and at Goble-
vile recently. While enroute between
the two places he had the misfortune to
lose watch fob which he priced highly.
1t was marked on the back with the mi
tails r. W. +. A reward is offered for
its return to The True Northerner Office.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
NEAR PNEUMONIA.

rs. August Book has been having a
ne attack Of the grip and has been
srously near to pneumonia. Last
$ we're encouraging as to her con-
Mrs Book has been in very
ealth for some time, which makes
able 70 resist disease.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
PASTOR MAY COME BACK.

The Kalamazoo Gazette OF Wednes-
day states that call has been extended
by the Presbyterian church Of Hast
ings to Rev. Maurice Grigsby, who left
Paw Paw about year ago to accept a
position in a church at Oswego, Kan. 1t
is hoped that Mr.. Grigsby may accept
fhe call and get in good country again.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
COURT IS OVER.

The circuit court finished up the work
OF the term this week, and Judge Des
Voignes and wife have gone to Cassopolis
to be ready for the opening Of court
there next Monday.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
DIED AT Ann ARBOR.

Joe Hogan, who has been suffering
with some serious trouble with his head,
was taken to Ann Arbor for an operation
Wednesday evening. Word comes just
as we go to press that he died Thursday
evening We are unable to get particu-
lars
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
Fine Art =, ciyI,,.

IF one waits 10 ind pefection IN
his it.end he will probably wait long,
and live 9ud die unfrien6d at last
The fine art It living. need, is to
draw from each p...oo Is BEST
Lillian Whiting.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
Her Preference.

Consistency, thou art a jewel, but
the average woman would rather have
a misunderstanding Post
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
Mrs. BIunderbv TaIks

MRS. Blunderby (vIsiting)-Ye
poor Jane she recognizes no on
she,s been in catamose conditl
Tor two days. Ny dear, bring me a
cup OF tea, will you? l prefer Oblong.
IL you have it.-Boston transcript.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09

Maccabees will have initia-
meeting next Monday
pcoln program has been
hich refreshments will
full attendance Is an
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
LOST AND FOUND

I OST-Gold fob, on Gobleville road between
l. Paw Paw and Coolies, Fob marked "E w. f."
on back Finder please leave at The True North
erner office and receive reward. La
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
..RREEZY POINT"

The Coterie at recent business meet
ing decided to put on home talent
musical play at Long wells opera house
on Msrch,l st aud I'd Breezy Point" is a
summer resort at which four college girls
Hpenau.sn 1u>acr, and the play relates
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
WANTED.

WTANTED-About so live skunk. Must not be
w injured in catching. Hunters, let me hear
from you. state what you can do aud what the
imals will cost me- +. l. ALLEN,
1t2* Ri, Paw Paw.
WANTED-Man and wife for farm. Man TO do
farm work and wife fer housework. S35 per
month with and board Phore 2Ol
enquire az The True NOrtl erner offcl. off
LOST AND FOUND
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-09
CLASSIFIED LINERS
FOR SALE.

For SALE-One Guernsey heifer, fresh first OF
next July. She il good one and a bargain
Enquire OF ID. A. BEEbE,
52tf Paw Paw Mich
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-07
TheSaloonsMust Co.!
10000 Majorit, For The Prohibition
Amendment.

The temperance people OF West VIZ
ginia are happy over the news that the
prohibition amendment has been carried
by an overwhelming majority-today S
papers say that the majority will probably
reach 10000. Every section OF the State
appears to have rolled up big vote Tor
the amendment, and the liquor interests
were powerless before the tremendous
pressure Of public sentiment which de-
mands that the saloon shall 60.
Jefferson county gave a majority OF
sO2 for the prohibition amendment, the
vote being 2O36 for the amendment and
l,234 against.