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New-York tribune., 1912-04-28

hearted in his devotion to science He spends his days fitting through
M woods, with hi, shotgun and his butterfly and his evenings
in mounting the many specimens he has acquired Among his minor
iarit are that he is careless his attire undy to the last
degree in person exceedingly absentmndcd IN his habits and
addicted to smoking short briar pipe which seldom OUT his
mouth He h, BEEN as he informs upon several scientific
,ions in hi, youth hc with Robertson in Papua and the
life of the camp and the is nothing fresh to him.
ORD IOlIN RONTON has points in common with Pro-
II fc,so Slnncc and Others in which they the very
,ifh to each other He twenty years Younger but has some
thing Of the same spare scraggy physique rs to his appearance
have as rocc described it in that part Of narrative which
have left behind me in London but have naturally formed many
fresh impressions since then He is exceedingly neat and rm
in his WAYS dresses with great in white drill u and
hoh brown MOSQUITO boots and shavcS at least once day Like
most men Of action ne aconc speech and sinks readily into his
own thoughts, bu, is always quick question or 'on
in conversation talking queer jcrl hall huorou, fashion,
His knowledge of the world and especially OF South America
slrpri,ing and wiochcarc belief in the possibilities " our
Journey which is not dashed by the OF Professor Summer
lee He ha, gentle voice and quiet manner but behind his wink
linz blue there turks capacity for furious wrath and I'M able
resolution the more dangerous because they held IN leash
He spoke little before he here OF his own exploits IN Brazil
and Peru: but it was a revelation find the excitement which
was caused bv hi, presence among the riy,ne natives who looked
upon him as their champion and protector The exploits The
Red Chief as they called him had become legends among them but
the r, facts a, could learn then certainly worth rc
c,rling as a piece OF wlwrittcn history.
These that Lord John had found himself some years be-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-01
MILL END SALE IS
ATTRACTING NOTICE

Following is letter received from a
friend of The True Northerner in an
eastern state, which should lend encour-
agement to some of the "left-overs" of
the "Mill End" sale recently inaugural
ed by The True Northerner. Should
any of the precious parcels desire
to 90 and look the situation over, ar
rangements will be made on application
at this office. All packages" will be
forwarded c. o. d. Come On, Do.)
Dear Editor:
/ have been quite interested In
reading OF the wonderful bargains ad'
vertised in your "Mill End" sale, and as
there are a goodly number of charming
bachelor girls in my neighborhood
have passed the paper along the line
that all might read of the great Leap
Year bargains. Many of these maidens
have snug homes but are in need of a
loving companion and would be willing
to sail on the matrimonial sea.
dare say you would do we'll to ship
a few parcels of your best goods freight
prepaid) to this place.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-01
PORCH LIGHTS
LAID ON TABLE
Plan not Feasible at this
Time. Basket Factory
Wants Protection.

The question of free porch lights for
the residences in Paw Paw was laid upon
the table at the last meeting of the coun-
Gil. The question has been agitated con-
siderably through the press and among
the citizens of the village. 1t was thought
to be a good proposition; that it would
afford more and better lights for the
streets and give the village better ap-
pearance. The question was favored by
the president and council, but the re-
port of the city electrician showed that
it would be virtually out OF the question
at this time. There are 10 the village 242
porches that would be eligible to lights
and with this additional load on the dy-
namos it would be necessary to run both
machines all the time while the extra
lights we're on. This was thought to be
impractical.
The manager OF the basket factory ap-
peared before the council and asked for
an extension of the water main that they
might be afforded some fire protection
The question was referred to special
committee, Trustees Richmond and
/ Young, with instructions to report next
week Wednesday evening. The general
feeling is that this excellent business en-
terprise is asking nothing but what is
right and just and that their prayer will
| be granted.
The president appointed the following
election committees: Registration, Young
and Richmond; election commissioners
E. b Longwel, E. E. Downing and
Will Snow. The inspectors will be ap
pointed at the special next week.
At former meeting it was voted to
purchase team of horses for use or
the streets, and Trustee johnson is now
looking for the right team. This, in the
opinion of The True Northerner, is 6
move in the right direction.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-01

fine PROGRAM FOR
MEMORIAL BENEFIT
PROGRAM Would Merit Much Larger
Attendance. Grafton by Local Boy
Worthy of Commendation.

The musical recital given by George
p. Garner, Jr., and his sister, Miss E.
Marian Garner, was greeted Monday
evening by fairly good sized audience
What the audience lacked in numbers
was made up in enthusiasm and appre-
citation Mr.. Garner is possessed of
fine and we'll trained voice and sang
some difficult selections TO the satisfac-
ton of those most critical. Miss h.
Marian Garner proved an accomplished
pianist. Her selections were much en-.
joyed and dpplauded. The GRAFTON,
'"Toussaint Louverture" by our towns
man, Chester A. CRANE. was fine FRO
duction Of much thought and oratory.
Chester was. much applauded from the
start to the close of his masterly pro-
duction. The evenings entertainment
was of high class and this fact. to-
gether with it's being a benefit given by
the old soldiers for their contemplated
Memorial hall should have been greeted
by packed house. Citizens, why don't
you turn out and help these old soldier
boys in this grand enterprise? They
will soon respond to the roll call beyond
and hall of this kind means in the end
more to you and your posterity than to
them.
When they ask aid, respond from the
heart and purse and give this aim OF
theirs great boost.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-01
THE MORE We HEAR
THE LESS We KNOW

1t is said that even Homer sometimes
mods, and so it is even supposable that
that, like The True Norther-
ner, is usually right, may make slip
now and then. Anent those twins
spoken of in the last two issues of the
paper Webster defines the word
twin" to be one OF two produced at n
birth The same authority defines the
word "pair" as two of kind, therefore
il a twin is one of two, a pair of twins is
two twins, two OF kind, Just as much
as two oxen are a pair of oxen or two
horses a pair OF horses. Four twins,
therefore, would not be pair, but
would be two pairs unless produced at
the same birth, in which case they
might, perhaps, be more properly called
quadruplets. Four twins mig bit be born
of the same or OF differeLt parents;
They would be two pairs Just the same
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-01
VILLAGE CAUCUS
ON MONDAY NIGHT
Republicans Will Caucus
Monday and Democrats
Tuesday Night.
ASpIRANTS ARE NOT NUMEROUS
Case of Office Seeking the Man. Not
ers Should Turn Out and Select
Best Men for Places.

The village caucuses will be held next
week-the republican caucus on Monday
evening and the democratic caucus on
Tuesday evening.
lhe officers to be nominated are pres
ident, clerk, treasurer, assessor, and
three trustees. w. Y. Hall, the efficient
clerk, vii 10 all probability be renomln-
ated without opposition. He has MADE
a splendid record during his first term
and merits the unanimous endorsement
OF his party for a second term.
The same may be said of the village
treasurer. Earl l.. Burhans has made
a splendid record as custodian OF the
village strong box during his trst term
and merits a denomination. lie states
to The True Northerner, however, that
he is not candidate for renominatlon
AS is we'll known Mr.. Burhans is can
didate for the Office of prosecuting at
torney to succeed the present incumbent,
and he feels that while he would like
the cfflce of village treasurer for the
customary two terms, it would not be In
keeping with his sense of political ethics
and Justice, and is therefore not can
didate. The attitude of Mr.. Burhans in
this matter will appeal to his friends III
the village and can leave no doubt as to
his political honor and integrity. The
True Northerner has as yet heard OF no
aspirants for the place.
Jerome G. Warner has been the capa-
ole and efficient assessor for many years
For several years he has taken the posi-
tion that he would not care for the NOM
ination if there were other aspirants for
the place. We are not advised as TO
whether there will be candidates for
this place on the ticket or not.
The three trustees whose terms expire
are Bassett, Flock and Whitman. All
have been faithful members OF the
board, and have sacrificed their time and
energy 10 the interest Of the village
They should and undoubt btedly will be
renominated If they desire it. 1t Is
doubtful, however, if ali will accept a
denomination.
Last but not least is the Office of pres
ident. So far as The True Northernel
has been advised there are 20 aspirar Il
for this honor. While it Is one of tht
most important offices in the admins
tration OF village affairs, it is somethin {
OF a thankless job, and usually one il
which the office seeks the man. Some
one must fill this important office anC
whoever should be the choice of the re
publicans of the village in caucus shoulC
accept the honor and do his duty as
citizen OF the village.
There should be large attendance a
the caucus next Monday evening 1t i
the duty OF every member of the part.
20 participate in the selection of mel
who shall have place ou the ticket.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-01
MEMORIAL HALL
GETS BIG BOOST
Social at Home of w. II.
Shrine was Largely ~,
Attended.

Another delightful social time was en-
Ioyed last Friday evening at the homo
of w. r. Shrine, when the @. A. Il, and
w. h. G.. held their semi. monthly social
session. Friends of the two societies were
also invited and about 90 people were
present.
The program. consisting OF music aud
recitations, which had been prepared,
was given in creditable manner and
was thoroughly appreciated by all. The
solosts were Blaine Warner, Louis
Bates, Devere Fish and little five-year-
old Mary Shrine. The latter has only
recently made her debut and at this
time gave her hearers much pleasure.
Miss Geneyieve Conklin favored the
company with a very pleasing recitation,
as did also Miss Sara Layn. Mrs. Olivia
j. &. Woodman was called upon and re \
sponded with remarks full OF Interest,"
and enthusiasm for the welfare and
prosperity of the organizations repre-
sented there and full of hope for the OBJ
ject of interest nearest their hearts jus
now, the building of memorial hall. +
n. Wakeman also added few words,
assuring them of his hearty co-operE
tion in any and all Of their undertakings.
Mrs. Fish, the hostess, was assisted by
members OF the corps in serving refresh
ments. The next meeting will be held
with Mrs. Martha Bennett, Saturday
evening, March 8.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-01
LOVES. HIS HOME
N OLD MEXICO
Former Paw Paw Man
Writes of Life in Far
Away Country.

In 2 recent letter 10 The True North
erner a one time resident of Van Buren
county writes interestingly of the home
Of his adoption in another part OF the
country. M: V. Erksnbeck is our cor
respondent and he has lived in Guada-
lajaro, Mexico, since 1904. He says:
"Tbe climate could not be beaten; roses
in bloom every month in the year; straw
berries and native fruits available, and
no cold weather to contend with"
Mr.. Erkenbeck knew Paw Paw when
she boasted of but two stores, and Datur-
ally feels interested in the welfare and
prosperity of the place, and the accounts
he reads OF the advancement made. He
speaks OF the old friends here that he
wishes to be remembered to, and to say
to them that he is in the thick OF the
border trouble, there being 10 safe way
OF leaving the country at this time, il
one wished. Bandits on every line o.
railroad, blowing up bridges, robbinf
people and other wise terrifying the pop
uIace. The trouble has developed into
a serious matter. Still he adds with tht
courage of soldier, 81 can truly ss!
the country itself is delightful place il
which to live"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-01
DIEKEMA LEADS
TAFT'S FORCES
Ex-Congressman Enlists as
Campaign Manager for
President.

Ex Congressman Gerritt j. Diekema
has been selected to manage the Taft
campaign in Michigan. He will open
headquarters and wage a pro-Daft and
not an anti Roosevelt campaign in this
state.
Mr. Diekema has the highest regard
for Col. Roosevelt, who always has been
his warm personal friend, but believes
that for the fame of the former presi-
der IN history as we'll as the best future
interests of the republic he should not
be called back into the executive chair
He believes that as a patriotic adviser of
the people through the press and from
the platform the colonel will do more
for his country than if he again enters
into the turmoil OF political strife and
attempts to secure third term.
Asked whether he thought President
Taft's stand on reciprocity would iDjure
his chances with the farmer vote, Chair
man Dekma said: with any other can
didate against him except Roosevelt it
probably would The presidents posi-.
tion on the reciprocity treaty has been
so fully and aggresslvely endorsed by
Roosevelt in his speech in Michigan al
the Lincoln club banquet year ago al
Grand Rapids as well as 10 his writings
and speeches made elsewhere that there
could be no choice between these candi
dates based upon their respective posi-
tioDs upon the question OF Canadian
reciprocity.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-01
ROOSEVELT WILL ACCEPT The
NOMINATION FOR PRESIDENT
Follows 'Hat Into Ring with Formal Announcement
Of Acceptance last Monday. No Longer any
Doubt. Now Either Taft or Roosevelt.

81 absolutely agree with you that
this matter is not one to be decided
with any reference to the personal
preference or interests OF any man, but
purely from the standpoint OF the
interests of the people as whole |
will accept the nomination for president
il it is rendered to me and will adhere
to this decision until the convention has
expressed its reference. One OF the
chief principles for which have stood
and for which l now stand, and which
have always endeavored and always
shall eudeavor to reduce 10 action, is the
genuine rule of the people; and therefore
/ hope that so far as possible the
people may be given the chance, through
direct primaries, to express their prefer.
ence as to who shall be the nominee OF
the Republican presidential convention
"Very truly yours,
Theodore Roosevelt"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-01
DRAMATIC DAY AT CoTERIE.

Next Wednesday, March 9Th, is
dramatic day. Matinee at 2:30. Tue
sale of boxes at enormous prices has
been forbidden by the management.
All floor room can be had for the same
price. Several musical artists have
been prevailed upon to assist, including
Mesdames Shaefer and daughter,
Madamoiselle Van Buskirk, Madam
Paige, Monsieur LaRue Mosier, the
girls chorus and others Of equally high
standing in the musical world.
The catchy little comedy almost a
Tragedy of Tongues" will be presented
by caste composed OF the popular and
all star actresses, Mesdames Jennie
Buskrk, Josie VanAuken, Belle John
son, Ella Pike, Jennie Cross, Anna
Tuttle, Fanny Woodman and Mayme E.
Wakeman. Come early to avoid the
rush Remember all share and share
alike. Guests invited at the usual
guest Fee
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-01

There is no longer any doubt as to
the attitude OF Theodore Roosevelt on
the presidential situation. The specula-
ton during the past month as to
whether or not he would again be a
candidate for president, was ended last
M onday, when he gave out a formal
statement as to his position.
The statement of acceptance was made
in reply to an urgent demand and in
quiry from the governors OF West
Virginia, Nebraska, New Hampshire,
Wyoming, Michigan, Kansas and
Missouri, and is as follows:
New York, February "a, 1912
Gentlemen-I deeply appreciate your
letter, and / realize to the full the heavy
responsibility it puts upon me, express
ing as it does the carefully considered
convictions of the men elected by
popular vote TO stand as the heads oil
government IN their several states.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-01
DOES NOT FAVOR
ELECTRIC LINES
Judge Pinney of Lawrence
Takes Pessimistic View
of Matter.
HARD TO ACCEPT ADVANCEMENT
Rapid Pace of Industrial Progress Be-
wilderine to Members of the
Old Time School.

Following is letter from Judge d.
III. Plnney of Lawrence relative to the
proposed improvements and changes in
the Fruit Belt railroad:
Lawrence, February 27, 1912.
Editor The True Northerner:-
Under the head of Railroad
Rumors" you publish at least a hopeful
view Of improvements on the Fruit Belt
Line. Ii it should prove to be an im-
provement OF cars, engines, etc, all
would be well, but that is not the
extensive improvement the majority of
the people are wanting. "Electrfy, give
rs an up-to-date electric railway" that
is the cry. And when that is done, If it
is ever done, they say good bye TO the
business in such towns as Paw Paw,
Lawrence and Hartford. As it is these
The railway service, two trains a day in
winter and three trains a day each way
in the summer makes a good service for
this people. The history of the electric
line is the same everywhere. 1t builds
up the business of the big towns at the
end of the line and ruins the business of
the small towns through which it runs.
1t will be a sad day for Paw Paw
Lawrence and Hartford when such a
line is once completed Why not Ia.
we'll enough alone.
d. III. Pinney.
The True Northerner is pleased q
hear from its good friend, Judge PHI neyt
and 10 give space to his letter W.
cannot however, agree with our DIS
tinguished friend in his conclusions on
railway improvements. This is pro-
gressve age aud we are gong at a
mighty swift pace, industrially, politi-
cslly, religIously and ir every other way.
Electric railway service would only bs
in keeping with the progress and -Ad-
vancement along every other line OF
industrial activity People now living
in the small towns who desire to trade
away from home, find ample transporta-
tion facilities for that purpose. In the
opinion of Tue True Northerner an
electric railway would bring in more
people, would build up and develop the
small towns and would enhance rather
! than retard their industrial progress.
We know il is rather hard to get used
to all these new tangled ideas and no.
tions, but the world do move" and we
must step lively to keep in sight of the
procession EDITOR.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-01
COUNTY TEACHERS
COMING IN FORCE
Fine Program Arranged for Annual
Meeting of Pedseoeues Here
Next Week.

The aunual meeting OF the Van Buren,
county Teachers association and insti-
tute will be held In Paw Paw at the high
school building next week Friday
and Saturday. Commissioners V. X.
Hungerford has prepared an excellent
program for this meeting. The banquet
will be Friday evening at o'clock. Ex-
Commissioners E. A. Aseltine will he
POSTMASTER The music of the sessions
is in charge of Supt p. f. Mccormick.
II. r. Pattengill, we'll known by every
teacher, has prominent place on all the
programs.
There will undoubtedly be large at
tendance as this promises to be one OF
the best teachers meetings ever held in
the county.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-01
"BREEZY POINT" LOOKS GOOD

Tonight the big home talent musical
production will have its first perform
ance at Longwells opera house. At
the dress rehearsal last night everything
went off perfectly, promising very at
tractive, finished performance tonight.
The choruses and cast are in splendid
shape. The soloists are; Misses, Paul
inc Scott, Audrey Cross, Frieda Snow,
Gladys Graham, Luella Russ, Mrs.
Bernice Paige and Messrs. Reginald
Paige, Max Reynolds, Vern Decker,
Max Scott, and Blaine Warner.
Breezy Point" is being presented
under the auspices of the Coterie and
is under the direction Of Miss Anna
Manages, who directed "The County Far"
for the Coterie last year.
Admission % cents-reserved seats 80
cents. Seats reserved at Longwell's
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-01
WANTS TO BE SHERIFF.

The Hastings Banner Of last week con-
tains picture and announcement OF @.
M. Hinckley who desires to serve Barry
county in the capacity of sheriff. Mr..
Hinckley is the son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Hinckley Of this place and has
served Barry county in various official
capacities.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-01
PEDRO CLUB WAS BUSY.

The pedro club enjoyed pleasant
session at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jake Walker last Tuesday evening. At
ter the pedro, the party joined the dane
ers at the Maple City club rooms, re-
turning later for a luncheon at the
Walker home.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-01
WILL PURCHASE DISHES.

The informal dancing party at the
Maple City club rooms last Tuesday
evening was a very enjoyable affair. The
ladies who are engineering the parties
are planning to use the surplus funds
derived from them to purchase set OF
dishes for the club.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-01
NEW CLERK AT sELLICK's.

Mrs. Sadie Thayer, who has been the
efficient clerk in Sellick's store for the
past year, has gone to South Dakota to
visit relatives. Her place in the store
will be filed by Mrs George Pierce.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-01

Wilbur Downing spent part OF last
week in jackson and Lansing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-15

BRIBERY JUROR
SWITCHES AGAIN

TACOMA, Nov. 15.--Affer hear.
ing of the sudden turn Of the evi.
denee yesterday in the Houston
Jury bribery case. Juror Bogart
came from his home In Woodland
and asked permission 20 20 on the
stand 10 repndiate his affidavit
and square himself with the
court" He declared he had been
~misled into signing II by Juror
Miileson and Charley Peterson. one
Of the attorneys for the defense.
last Sunday at his home In Wood.
land
Judge Cushman refused Houston
and Bullock new trials yesterday
afternoon, after exposure By the
government OF an alleged attempt
OF HonHton's friends or attorneys
70 use undue influence 10 get fury
men who convicted the men 10
swear falsely in an effort TO get a
new trial.
Samuel Millcson and John Bo-
gart had made affidavlts they had
made mistake in their verdict.
Later the other jurors charged Nil.
leson's affidavit was false.
Houston and Bullock now must
either accept sentence. or appeal to
the circuit court OF appeals al San
Francisco The penalty may be
$4,000 fine or two years IN prison
or both.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-15
an, raIlea poo. L.a..a Mlr,l

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov.
l5.-caught in a cave-in OF the
old Horn silver mine at Frisco,
Beaver county, two pretty
girls, Misses Daisy and Hazel
Alexander. aged 10 and ~
years respectively, with eight
miners and two male sight
scers, this afternoon are buried
beneath thousands OF tons OF
rock Rcscuers working in IS
minute relays. succeeded in re-
storing communication with
five members Of the Yinpris-
oncd party, including the two
girls. They were located AT a
spot near the 800 foot level.
We are not injured was the
word sent up the tube by Miss
Daisy Alexander. we have the
lunches OF some OF the miners and
a little water We are not suffer
ing"
Superintendent w. A. Henderson,
who n supervising the rescue work,
said be hoped 10 reach the girls
and the three miners included In
their party early tomorrow. The
fate OF the seven other Imprisoned
persons Is not known. They prob