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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-12-16
Things TO Remember.

Remember that mirrors should not
hang where the sun shines upon them.
They look misty, grow rough or gran
ulated, and no longer give correct
picture. The amalgam, or union of
tinfOil with mercury, which is spread
on glass to form loOlSing-glass, is
easily ruined by the direct, continued
exposure to the solar rays. Remember
that lemons can be kept sweet and
fresh for months by putting them in a
clean, tight cask or jar, and covering
with cold water. The water must be
changed as often as once every other
day, and the cask kept in acool place.
Remember that a tablespoonful of
black pepper will prevent gray or buff
linen from spotting if stirred into the
first water in which they are washed.
1t will also prevent the colors running
when washing black or colored cam
brics or muslins, anu the water is not
injured by it. bnt is just as soft as be-
fore the pepper was put in. Remem-
Der that one can have the hands in
soapsuds without injury to the skin If
the hands are dipped in vinegar or lem
on juice Immediately after. The acids
destroy the corrosive effects of the al
kali, and make the hands soft and
white. Indian meal and vinegar OF
lemon juice used on them, when rough
ened by cold or labor, will heal and
soften them. Rub the hands in this;
then wash off thoroughly and rub in
glycerine. Those who suffer from
chapped hands in the winter will find
this comforting.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-12-16
CONGRESS.

The SENATE-December Ex-senator Davis
formally convened the chamber at noon. Res
olutions for committees OF notification Of the
house Of representatives, informing them Of
the organization OF the senate, were adopted
A large number of bills were introduced
among them the following: By Mr.. Garland
ARK for the appointment of commission
TO investigate questions of tariff and revenue
laws; by Mr.. Beck (Ky.), for retiring trade
dollars and recoining them into standard sill
yer dollars; by Mr.. Miller (Cal.) treaty stipula-
tons relative to Chinese,b Mr. Conger (Mich.),
to promote the efficiency OF the life saving ser
vice; by Mr.. Window (Minn.), TO incorporate
the GARFIELD memorial hospital; by Mr. Logan
GILL;, to place Gen. Grant upon the retired list
OF the army, by Senator Sherman, authorizing
the issue Of 3 per cent bonds, not TO exceed
$300,000,000, the proceeds OF the sale, to 20 to
for the redemption o. So bonds. Mr.. Latham
introduced bill for the punishment of at
tempts to take the life Of the President OF the
United Statea or others charged with the du.
ties OF the Office of President of tho United
States, prefers as punishment upon conviction,
for life, such imprisonment to
be by solitary confinement or hard labor In the
discretion Of the court.
The House met at IL a m. and proceeded TO |
he election Of Speaker. Nominations being |
n order, Mr.. Keifer was put In nomination |
~ Mr.. Robson IN. J.), Mr.. Randall by Mr..
House tTenn.), and Mr.. Ford BY Mr.. Muroh, !
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-12-16
MISCELLANEOUS.

By IRE which broke out In the Pillsbury
Touring mill In Minneapolis on Sunday loss
of e45O,O00 was occasioned. The fire soon
communicated to the Excelsior and the Mime
apelis mills, where vigorous effort was made
TO stop 1t, but II was defeated by tremendous
explosion OF accumulated gas or -four dust
which leveled the walls Of the last named mil
and crushed the elevated railroad In front
che mill to thu ground. Assistant Chief En-
gineer Neil Fredericks, and fireman named
Hurry were killed by the exp .osion, two citizens
by the falling railroad track, another by fly
Ing missile, and quite number were more or
less seriously Injured. A fearful panic follow
cd the explosion, and before the department
got fairly to work again the IRE had reached
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-12-16

SKILL IN THE WORDSWORTH do good
work the mechanic must have good health.
II long hours Of confinement In close rooms
have enfeebled his hand or dimmed his sight,
let him at once, and before some organic trou-
BILE appears, take plenty Of Hop Bitters. His
system will be reiuvenated, his nerves
strengthened, bis sight become clear, and the
whole constitution be built up to q higher
working condition.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-12-16
Piles !! PiIeSl! PiIeS!!!

Sure Cure Found at Last. No
One Need Suffer.
A s IRE cure for the Blind, Bleeding, Itching
and Uicerated Piles has been discovered by
DR.. williams ian Indian .medy), called DR..
Williams Indian Ointmen "a single box has
cured the wop chronic cases OF Is and 80
years standing. No one need suffer five min
utee after applying this wonderful soothing
medicine. Lotions, Instruments, and Elec-
tuaries do more harm than good, Williams
Ointment absorbs the tumors, allays the In
tense itching particularly at night after get
ting warm In bed), acts as poultice, gives In
stent and painless relief, and Is prepared only
for Piles, itching Of the private parts, and moth
Ing else.
Read what the Aon. J. M. Coffinberry, Of
Cleveland, says about DR.. Williams' Indian
Pile Ointment: II have used scores Of pile
cures, but IL affords me pleasure to say that I
have never found anything which gave such
immediate and permanent relief as DR.. VIII
liam Indian Ointment"
For sale BY all druggists, or mailed on re-
ceipt Of price $1.00.
+. s. HENRY g. CO., Proprletors,
Cleveland Ohio
RsAvo wGLt,s,t -. Ab,s JsssJt N
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-12-16

The Ottawa (Kan.) Republican thus
quotes: Mr.. Harvey B. +. Keller, re-
corder of deeds, says: Ihavelo long been
convinced of the merits of st. Jacobs
Oil, and use it in my family for rheum-
atism successfully.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-12-16

An ex-consul of Great Britain, says
the Brooklyn Eagle, related that Mr..
Charles Townsend, Sedalia, Mo-, was
cured Of rheumatism of the worst kind
by st. Jacobs Oil.-Indianapolis INDY
Sentinel.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-12-16

Fruit trees have blossomed this fall
in many localities. A man ON Staten
Island, has a cherry tree with a second
crop of cherries on it nearly ripe.
The New Jersey cranberry crop was
considerably injured by the recent
frost.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-12-16
Impartial new minister fwho wishe

Impartial new minister (who wished
to know all about his parishoners.)
"Then do l understand you that your
aunt is on your fathers side or on your
mother'sw County lad; "Zometimes on
one and sometimes on the other, 'cept-
In when father whacks 'em both, SIR"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-12-16

Peach trees are now living bearing
in Northampton county, Va, that
were planted in 1916, and the vicinity
is believed to have the best soil for
peach culture in the world.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-12-16
Reid the Glass Man.

Mr.. Reid Is not made Of glass; as our readers might
suppose from the above heading, but so intimate
connected with the glass trade Of the West that In
speaking Of him people often call him Reid the glass
man. VIM. Reds place OF business Ii ut II Il IL
Congress St. East Detroit where he keeps In stock
every kind OF building glass that 10 made. He prob
ably docs more business In his line than all other
dealers In the State combined.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-12-16
Tonic and laxative.

For the best blood enrieher In the market
buy James Tonic Pills. Largely composed of
Iron, sugar coated, will not injure the teeth,
guaranteed to do all claimed for them, 25 cts.
Jas. K. Davis & Co, Wholesale Agts.
Detroit Mich.
Jamaa CouUh Pill IN Ru6dlo
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-12-16
suv,p Cpvvx n " r.h = :,

SILVER CREEK, n. Y, Feb. g. 1880.
GENTs-I have been very low, and have
tried everything to no advantage. heard
concluded to give them trial. did, and
now am around, and constantly improving,
and am nearly as strong a. ever.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-12-16

That was provoking, but still the
Zula had been obedient,-p too
obedient.--St. Nicholas.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-12-16

Important to Travellers.
SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS are offered you by
the BURLINGTON ROUTE. 1t will pay you to
read their advertisement 10 be found else.
where In this issue.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-12-16

Druggists say that LYDIA K. PINKHAM's
VEGETABLE COMPONND is the best remedy for
female weakness that they ever heard OF, for 1t
gives universal satisfaction. Send to Mrs.
Lydia e. Pinkham, 233 Western Avenue, Lynn,
Mass, for DamDhlets
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-12-16

Photography, OF Phonetic Shorthand
Catalogue OF works. with Phonographic alphabet
and illustrations, for beginners, sent on applica
ton. Address, Benin Pitman, Cincinnati, o.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-12-16
WEATHER--OR NOT.

We admire the philosophy Of the unfortunate
man who. when everything had been swept
away, said, We'll. therell be weather and tnHes
LEFT, at any rate" Alasi weather Is the "yelipw
special right TO try TO better the weather. and
hurls his anathemas against Old Probabilities,
and all who endeavor 70 assist him IN y
from Prof. Tice OF ST. Louis, Mo-, the renowned
meteorological and weather prophet OF the west,
surely of more importance to those who suffer
with that painful malady he speaks Of; The
day after concluding my lectures at Burlington
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-12-16

The visible supply of wheat in
creased 675,0O0 bushels and that of
corn, $4,000 bushels during the past
week. The supply of oats in sight de-
creased 100000 bushels in the same
time.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-12-16

A Kansas City dealer has just bought
$4,000 cattle of one Colorado breeder.
He paid $625.000.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-12-16

The mean temperature is what dis
gusts man with every climate.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-12-16
The Best Proof of Merit.

Tu6 boSC FrOOI OF Mor1t.
10 uniform success, and on this basis Warmers
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure Is without doubt
one OF the greatest remedies In the land.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-11-12
INVENTORS

Should address EDISON BROS, Attor-
neys-at-Law and Patent Solicitors, CIT
Seventh Street. Washington, D. c., for
circulars of instruction. Reasonable terms
References and advice sent FREE. We at
tend exclusively to patent business. Re
issues, Interferences, and cases rejected in
other hands a speciality. Trade-Marks and
Caveats solicited. Upon receipt of model
or sketch and description we give our
opinion as to patentability, FREE OF
CHARGE. We refer to the Commissioner
of Patents, also to "Reminiscences Es-
tablished 1866. (ocl-tf.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-11-12
Sell. Hut Don,tBuy.

SOMETHING ABOUT THE STATUS
OF CONFEDERATE BONDS THE
CREDIT BALANCE,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-11-12
Ninety Miles am Hour.

An odd-loOking locomotive,
bearing the name of its inventor,
"Fontaine," which is expected TO
move a train at the rate of nine
ty miles an hour, is about to be
tested on the New York Branch Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad. The
machinery, instead of being below
the medium line of the boiler, is
almost entirely above it. There
are three pair Of driving wheels,
but only two rest on the rails. The
third pair are on top of the boiler,
directly in front of the cab. These
wheels are turned the "main driv-
ers," and the power is communi-
Gated to them from the cylinders.
The main drivers stand upon the
friction wheels, and transmit the
motive power TO them by turning
in one direction while the lever
wheels turn in another. In order
to prevent the wheels from slip.
ping, steam pressure is applied to
the main drivers to hold them
down upon the wheels beneath.
The force can be increased from
the simple weight of the wheels to
sixty tons, at the will OF the engi-
neer, who is governed by the
length Of the train. The engine
weighs thirty-eight tons, while
some Of the old pattern weigh fif-
ty tons. This is the second engine
of the kind built; the first is now
running on the Canada Southern,
and, with two coaches, ran Ill
miles in SO minutes. It's cost is
not much more than that of the
common pattern.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-11-12
PATENTS

Inventors will advance their interests by
employing an experienced attorney resi-
dent in Washington. F, A. Lehman,
Solicitor of American and Foreign Pat
ents, Washington, D. c., has had years
Unsuccessful practice, and was formerly
an examiner of patents in the Patent
Office. All business before the Courts or
the Departments promptly attended to.
Fee contingent upon success. Send for
Circular. (apr23-tf
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-11-12
SIT Is Curing Everybody

writes a druggist. kidney Wort
is the most popular medicine we
SELL" 1t should be by right. for
no other medicine has such speci-
fed action on. the liver, bowels and
kidneys. Ifyou have those SYM
toms which indicate biiousnsss or
deranged kidneys do not fail to
procure 1t and use faithfully. In
liquid or dry form it is sold by all
druggists.-SdU Lake city Tribune.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-11-12

SOMETHING ABOUT THE STATUS
OF CONFEDERATE BoNDs-THE
CREDIT BALANCE.
WAsHINGToN, November l.
Large purchases of Confederate
coupon bonds have been made
here by leading brokers to-day to
fill the orders OF English custO-
mers and their New York agent.
Most Of The securities come from
Virginia, Maryland and North
Carolina. The explanation gem
orally given ofthi5 sudden demand
for bonds which have hitherto
been regarded as worthless is AS
follows: Al the close Of tne late
war there remained In the Bank
of England to the C. edit OF the
Confederate States Of america nm
undrawn balance, hich, accord
ing to Solicitor Raynef. OF the
Treasury Department, has been
variously stated at from 100000
to 81 900, 900. This balance. it is
said, stili lies there unclaimed and
there Ia "a possibility, II not pros
pect, that ii will shortly be divi-
ded pro rata among the holder. OF
Confederate securities; or, at least,
that steps will he taken to secure
such a division In reply to in
quiries. Solicitor Raynor says that
he does not know officially any
thing with regard to the subject;
that he has received q number of
letters from the South asking
about this repurted balance in the
Bank of Eng and that he is
engaged in making Investigations
with n view to ascertain the facts.
but that thus far he has received
no defiuate Information He says,
furthermore, he does not see VIII 1t
it has to do with the Confederate
bonds,or how the boudholders are
to obtain possession of it. The
money was not deposited in the
bank to secure the bonds, and it
can hardly be applied by the off
GERS of the bank to any such OBJ
iect.
A gentleman whose n latioDs
with the State Department have
long been such as TO afford him an
opportunity to know the facts,s lid
in a conversation tonight that the
undrawn balance standing to the
credit ofthe Confederate States in
the Bank of England amounts TO
$500, 900 with interest accumula-
tions, and that it was q subject OF
diplomatic correspondence during
the administration of Secretary
Fish. The position taken by the
officers Of the bank and the British
government at that time was that
the government Of the United
States, in order to establish II claim
to this money. must acknowledge
the existence Of the government
of the Con federate States. and
mus prove that 1.-THE United
States gOvernment-han right,
analogous to that of an adminiS-
TRAITOR, to receive and dispose of
the Confederate governments
property. AS the government of
the United States had always con-
tended that the government of the
Confederate States never had any
legal existence, but was sim ply an
assembIage Of people in insurrec-
ton, these conditions presented
insurmountable obstacles, and af-
ter full consideration Of the sub
ject, Secretary Fish came to the
conclusion that the money could
not be recovered In the opinion
of the gentleman above quoted, he
large purchases of Confederate
bonds which are now being made,
are part of a great speculative
scheme, and SO far as the real val
ue of the bonds is concerned, have
no significance whatever.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-11-12

New York has now two Cabinet
officers in power. Apparently the
New York man is to take all the
front seats lately vacated by the
Ohio party.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-08-20

the Queen City Hotel. There were
present Adjutant General Watkins.
zen. Herbert, Capt. Shriyer, Major
Brady, Capt. johnson and l. cut.
Honman of the Voltigeurs, Capt.
Gordon and Lieut.. Harrison, of the
Light Infantry, Capt. Wardwell of
the Garrett Guards. Messrs. D. E..
onutt, H. Wheeler Combs, G. w.
DeIawder and T. J. Peddicord, OF
Oakland. Col. w. M. McKaig, of
Governor Ham;Iton's staff, Col. AL.
Vaiiandigham,. of Gov. Hill's staff.
ofDeieware, and Capt. w. E. Griffith,
Messrs. Webster Bruce, Robert
Shriver, and ]. w: Thomas. of Cum
berland and his friend, Mr.. Broome
and Capt. g. w. Harrison, of Pied.
mont. Capt. johnson sat at the head
OF me table, with Adjutant Watkins
on MS right and Gen. Herbert on his
lett. A fine supper was served and
numerous toasts were drank-and a
very pleasant time was had. The
company was serenaded by both the
Potomac and Queen City bands
Cumberland Neaos.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-08-20

We understand that hog cholera is
prevailing to some extent in our
county, and particularly in the vicin-
ity OF Oakland. Mr.. r. McEnespy,
of California, hog raiser and dealer
of many years experience. gives the
following remedy, in recent num-
Der of the Country Gentleman, but
he cautions persons using it to take
care that other stock are kept from
it, as it is very deadly poison.
Here is the recipe:
Sulphate of copper, commonly call
ed blue stone, will cure swine if not
in the last stages of the disease, and
by using moderately every ten days,
will prevent. 1 think that by gen.
eral use of this the disease can be
stamped out. 1 know of what 1 am
writing by experience, and can rec
ommend this in the strongest terms
without fear of had results. Dissolve
ono pound of blue stone in five gal
Ions of hot water mix with feed, or
put in water trough.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-08-20
District Conference.

The District Conference of Oakland
District of the Methodist Episcopal
Church was held at Grantsyille, this
county, August 9th, 10th and 18th,
Rev. B. Ison presiding.
S, E. Jones was chosen secretary.
DIR. Spiker of Grantsvile delivered
very eloquent and graceful address
of welcome, which was responded to
by S. E. Jones.
The usual discipli 1ary business of
licensing Local Preachers and Ex-
horters, and hearing reports from
the various charges concerning Sun
day Schools, finances, class meetings
religious prosperity, &C., was carried
through promptly and efficiently,
and in addition there were the fol-
lowing literary and religious exer-
cises: Sermons by Rev. G. Rogers,
f. G. w. Ford, N. L. Baumgardner
and S. E. Jones.
An essay on "The matter and
manner of singing in our Churches
and Sunday Schools" was read by
Rev. F. G. w. Ford. and one on "the
duty of Ministers to- each other"
by Rev. j. B. Feather.
Revs. S. E. Jones and Il. Rogers
opened discussion on "the elements
of pulpit power" and Revs. d.
Flanagan and A. M. Bowlin dlcuss-
ed 1.-The duty of Ministers and the
Church to Practitioners.
A Temperance meeting on We'd
nesday night was we'll attended and
was addressed by Revs. B. Ison and
S. E. Jones.
The Conference closed with love
feast on Thursday afternoon and sac
ramental service at night.
The people of GrantsyilIe and
vicinity manifested great interest in
the Conference both by opening their
homes to enter tain members with
characteristic hospitality, and by at
tending in large numbers the exer-
cies and services of the Conference,
the Church being crowded each night
and well attended during the day.
The next Conference will be held
at Row!esburgh, w. Va.
SECRETARY.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-08-20
Plan of Appointments

Made at the District Conference in
Grantsville, Aug. ell, for the Local
Preachers of the M. E. Church in
Garrett Co., Maryland.
Oakland Circuit 81. M. Davis
Pleasant Valley, Oak Grove. and
Oakland Sunday School.
James Enlow (Exhorter)-Pleasant
Valley and Harrington School House.
Deer Pttrk Circuit William E.
George-North Glades, Little Eng
land and Wilson's.
j. G.. R0deheayer-Glade Valley,
Deer Park and Ryan's Glades.
Benjamin DAVIS (Exhorter)-Fair-
view and Little Africa.
SeJ6ysport and Johnstoaon Circuit
u. II. Friend-Davis' Mill and Cove.
Joseph DeWitt-Sang Run, Nc
Henry and Cove.
Henry Friend : Johnstown and
Friendsville.
ID. A. Friend-Webb's Chapel,
Blooming Rose, and Hileman's
Ridge.
j. P. Loudermilk (Exhorterl-
Davis Mill and Blooming Rose.
George Kepler DISTINGUISHING
Run.
George E. Bishoff (Exhorter)-
Jamestown.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-08-20
Dr. Oellig & PfOutz Tonic Elixir and
pills.

The reliable preparation so highly recon-
mended by its merits. This medicine is
known by its curative powers from the East
to the West, from the North to the South.
Owing to the purity of the medicine and the
satisfaction IL has been giving, the demand
is largely increasing. 1t is the great cleanser
and purifies the system: regulates the liver,
heart, lungs, and kidneys; cures dyspepsia;
is invaluableas atomic; will impart strength
to the system; restores lost appetite, and is
also certain to remove all obstruction to thu.
regular course OF nature in females. 1t will
also strengthen the weakest cord, restore
down bearing, and is q sure remedy for
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-08-20
The Inspection of the Cumberland Mill
tary Companies.

Brighten. Herbert, with Mai. J.
w. S. Brady and Cant. Fred. Shriyer,
of his staff, and Adiutant-G General
Watkins. arrived here Saturday after
noon for the purpose of inspecting
the two military companies of this
city. The inspection took place at
the armories of the respective COM
panies. Capt. E. HI. Wardwell, OF
the Garrett Guards, acted as officer
of the day, and Gen. Herbert was
attended by the members of his staff
who were present. Adjutant. General
Watkins was also present. The in
spection was thorough one, and
the men in each instance passed it
very creditably. Gen. Herbert COM
plimented both companies on their
appearance, bearing, brill and discip-
line. The Voltigeurs had 80 muskets,
2 commissioned officers, musicians
and men present, the latter of whom
were excused from bearing arms by
reason OF lndisposltion. The Ham
ilton Light Infantry had 20 muskets,
8 commissioned officers and 8 musi-
clans. Each company had their
colors.
Dress parade by the two companies
took place in front of the Queen City
hotel after the inspections. about 8.
p. m. The Voltigeurs were attended
by the Queen City band and the
Light Infantry by the Potomac band.
Capt. johnson acted as commandment,
and LIT. Harrison as adjutant. Owing
to the throng of persons present, the
parade was necessarily cut short.
After the dress parade reception
was rendered the Military visitors at