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The Owosso times., 1881-10-28
DOT FRITZEY.

KIN saw you, you SHY leedle raskel,
A beckn' ad me drough dot shair;
come here rigid away now und kiss me-
~ You doughd l don't know you vos dere,
You all der dime hide from your fader,
=, und subbose he can'd saw mid his eyes;
You vos goin' to fool me-oh, Fritzey-
Und gate me grade big SURPRISE?
Dot boy vas rekular monkey
Dere vOs noding so high he don'd CLIMB;
Und his mudder she says dot his trousers
Wants new b0soms in dem all der dime.
He vas shmard, dough, dot same leedle Teller
Und he sings all der vile like lark,
From vonce he glds ub In der morninj,
Dill we dr0fe him to bed alder dark.
He's der Busiest Won in der family,
Und / bed you der louder he sings
He vas raisn' der dickens NIT some Won
He vas ub do all manner of dings.
He was beckin' away, dot young raskel,
Dr0ugh de shair-HOly Moses! volts dot?
Dot young SUM- Of-a-gun mid a sceesors
Is cut all der dali of der Cat!
OOftu GOoftu.
The Owosso times., 1881-10-28
Piles 1! PiIes!! Piles II!
Sure Cure Found at Last. N
One Need Suffer.

One Need Suffer.
AS IRE cure for the Blind, Bleeding, Itching
and Uicerated Piles has been discovered by
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utee after applying this wonderful soothing
medicine Lotions, Instruments, and Elec-
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Ointment absorbs the tumors, allays the In
tense itching particularly at night after yet
ting warm In bed), acts as a pOultice, gives In
slant and painless relief, and Is prepared only
for Piles, itching OF the private parts, and moth
ing else.
Read what the Hon. j. M. Coffinberry, of
Cleveland, says about DR.. Williams Indian
Pile Ointment: ~ have used scores Of pile
cures but 1t affords me pleasure to say that
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.
F. s. HENRY e. CO., Proprietors,
Cleveland Ohio
FARRAND WILLIAMS 4 Co., Agents. Detroit Mich
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HOW TO SECURE HI. ALrn.

it seems strange that anyone will suffer
from the many arrangements brought on by
an impure condition of the blood, when
ScovILL's SARsAPARILLA AND STILLINdIA,
or BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP will restore
perfect health to the physical organization.
1t is indeed Strengthening syrup, pleasant
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BLOOD PURIFIER ever discovered, effectual-
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Weakness of the Kidneys, Erysipilas,
Malaria, all Nervous disorders and Debility.
Bilious complaints, and all diseases indi-
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nss 6Gdnsy Stomach sn Skin ho
to you its merits as health renewer, for it
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complaint is of an exhaustive nature, having
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The Owosso times., 1881-10-28

STEAMBOATS, AT VENICE.-TO the
regret and discomfort OF the greater
part of Venice, and all her visitors, a
steamboat company has obtained power
to run their disfiguring boats on the
Grand Canal. 1t is difficult to imagine
to what an extent they destroy the Pc
culiar beauty and fascination of the
place. The measure seems to be de-
cidedly in opposition to public policy.
1t tends to the gradual but rapid ex-
tinction of the gondoliers, valuable
and athletic body of men, and Injuries
Venice by warning off from her cele.
brated water highway a large number
of persons who reasonably or unreas-
Onably, imagine that the canal has
been rendered unsafe for gondolas.
The pOlitest man in Boston has been
discovered. He was hurrying along
a street the other night, when
another man, also in violent haste,
rushed out of an alley-way, and the
two collided with great force. The
second man looked mad, while the po-
lite man, taking off his hat, said: "My
dear sir, 1 don't know which Of us is
to blame for this violent encounter,
but am in too great hurry to inves-
tigate. If l ran into you, L beg your
pardon; if you ran into me, don't men.
ton it"--and he tore away at redoubled
speed.
1t is noticed by the Utica Obseroe,
that at some time or other the man
who does not advertise is brought into
prominence, and red flag is always
| used.
The Owosso times., 1881-10-28
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Tho BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, letter,
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and ali
kinds of Skin Eruptions, Freckles and
perfect satisfaction in every case or money
refunded. Be sure you get HENRY's CAR
BoLIc SALvE, as all others are but immita-
tons and counterfeits. Price Is cents.
JAS. - DAVIS & CO., Wholesale Dru-
gists, Detroit, Mich, Agents.
The Owosso times., 1881-10-28

The ladies who some time since were unable
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VEGETABLE COMPOUND, are quite recovered,
and have gone on their way rejoicing.
The Owosso times., 1881-10-28
Why

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Colds, Bronchitis, Hemorrhage, and will great
ly alleviate Consumption. Sold everywhere, at
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The Owosso times., 1881-10-28
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Connecticut western news., 1881-02-09
A Place in the Department.

A Washington correspondent says :, One bright morning last spring John Sherman was sitting in his office when suddenly a bright-haired, pretty girl dashed into his presence. She was ap- parently sixteen, and had about her an air of business which even the cold gaze of the Ohio statesman could not trans form into maiden fright or furry. Deliberately taking 6 seat, the girl said |: "Mr. Sherman, have come here to get 8 place." "There are mono vacant, " was the reply. "I know you can give me place if you want to, and I think I am as much entitled to it as anybody. My father spent his life in the United States Army, and when he died he left nothing. The responsibility of the family is on me, and think I have got as good claim as any one else on the Government. "What kind of place do you want?" "I don't care what it IS, but must have work at once." He assured her that there were ten appli- cants for every one place, and there was very little chance. She very deliber- ately told him that such an answer wouldn't do, and declared that if he would allow her she would come up every day and black his shoes, if he couldn't do better for her. The Secre- ta1y was struck with her determination and charmed by her bright face and her sprightly manner. He told her to come back. In less than 8 week she had a good place in the Treasury, which she still holds. Every morning she walks to the department with the step of a business little woman who is proud that her delicate hands can be the support of others. She receives $lOO month and supports in comfort her mother and sister. This brave, bright young woman is Miss Mary Macauley, for merly of Atlanta, Georgia. Her father was Lieutenant in the Eighteenth In fantry.
Connecticut western news., 1881-02-09
Love Lost off the Traverse.

The Omaha Herald tells this story of a love lost in a snow bank: One of the best known jewellers in the city had call from young man who had come to negotiate delicate business. It was nothing less than the selling of an en- gagement ring which, as the ex-cus- toner said, he "had no further use for. " He was reticent about the previous facts in the case, but finally, under pressure, "gave himself away" as the victim to the funniest kind of absent-mindedness.
 The confession was that he was coast ing down Dodge Street on a traverse some nights ago with the girl whom he was engaged to marry, and with two or three other parties, the girl having the last seat on the traverse, as she was timid, and he sitting in front of her. When they reached the foot of the hill and got off the sled to draw it up, one of the other boys exclaimed, "Why, where's K-?" the young lady).
 He looked around and she was miss ing, for fact. Fastening back he found her scrambling out of the snow, half chilled and indignant. She re- fused his offer to take her home, but insisted on going to the parental roof unaccompanied and whom he ventured to call the next night and inquire after her health, Ks mother met the younp man at the door and handed him the ring in bit of paper and explained that her daughter thought she "didn't care to be tied up to man who could lose her off traverse and not know it. ,
Connecticut western news., 1881-02-09
His First Battle.

If hundred soldiers should be asked to describe their impression of the first battle in which they fought, each one's narration would be marked by some peculiarly of expression, or thought, or figure of speech. For instance, the following is as original as it is humor- ous /:
 Orlando Fowler, now doing thriuing business, not thousand miles from Faneuil Hall Square, was one of batch of recruits sent to us while we were down on the Peninsula, in 1862.
 He was Yankee-true blue-from the Green Mountain State; and if he ever shirked camp duty-putting off work which he ought to have done upon the shoulders of others-he did it so adroitly and with such smile of in- nocence, that no one could lay it up against him.
 I think the first fight he was in was that of Savage's Station. It was brisk while it lasted, and we happened to be in the very front Summers Corps)-so that Orlando may have heard the whiz- zing of as many bullets, and been under as much fire, as many men hear and ex- perience in bigger battle.
 After the days fighting and skirmish- ing had been done, and, late at night, we had fallen back upon White Oak Swamp-over our coffee, some one said to Orlando:
 "Well, old fellow, you've seen fight not big one, but big enough to give any sensible man an idea of what fght ing is. What do you think of it, as far as you've got?"
 Orlando set down his tin cup, and wiped his lips with the back of his hand.
 "Wal," he drawled, as honest and sincere as could be, "Ill tell you jest how it seemed to me. Twas jest a. though every pertickeler ha'r on my head was big brass Jew's-harp, and every 'tarnal harp was snappin'! HaoW easy and nateral-like it comes for a fel Ter to duck his head, eh F
Connecticut western news., 1881-02-09
The Boy with the TuscarOras.

The boy supposed to be Charlie Ross, found in the possession of Tuscarora Indians in Canada, is the same boy re- ferred to by Peter D. McOallum, farmer, in Aldborough Township, Can ada, in letter to the Chief of Police of Philadelphia some weeks ago. MT. Ross, the father of Charlie, said he had been iu communication with persons in that vicinity for several months, and the correspondence had given him no encouragement. The last letter hesent McCallum, inclosing list of test ques- tions, had been just answered, but it contained mere generalities and nothing specific. The history of this boy as given by McCallum is that he was brought to the camp of the Indians six years ago by a man and woman, who said If he Indians did not take him they would kill him rather than keep hlm .n the;r custody. The tribe was unwilling to take the child, but an Indian and his squaw from another reservation who were at the camp on 8 visit thought he would be nice com panion for their little girl, took him to their home and kept him for four years. At this time he is said to have had fair hair, cut short, with tendency to curl. After four years he ran away from his protectors, since which time he has led wandering life. The lad is now in ths hands of a German, who says he means to get any money there is to be made by restoring him to his parents. In most of these cases, MT. Ross says, the controlling motive seems to be to make money. Accordingly, everything is exaggerated that tends to establish an identity, and everything ignored that initiates against their theory. MT. Ross believes nothing could be judged from the color of the hair, height, build or general appearance of the child. He relies chiefly on the child's recollection of the past. He thinks the boy will retain some memory of his home, and is sure that the sense of loneliness that must have taken pos session of him when taken among stran- gers will never leave his mind. AS yet he has not decided what course he will pursue about the Canadian boy. For the present he will wait developments.
Connecticut western news., 1881-02-09
Victor and Victim.
fantry,.

Upon the edge of @ farm in Maine, where the division lines were marked by "blazed" trees and piles of stones, stood a large pine tree-a monarch of the for est, and one of the most valuable to be found in that region. A certain farmer cut it down, claiming that it was on his land but very shortly the farmer own ing the land adjoining declared that the tree had stood upon his lot, and he de- manded pay for it. Thereupon, the man who had cut down the tree ran the line by known bounds, and made out that it had been on his land. Then the other man ran the line, and made out that it had been on his land; and again he demanded pay for the tree, which Farmer Number One refused peremp- torily to pay.
 Then Farmer Number Two, who claimed pay for the tree, entered suit at law, and instructed his lawyer to win it if he could.
 Farmer Number One engaged his law yer, and bade him fight it to the bitter end. He had cut down hls own tree, and he did not propose to be robbed of his rights.
 At the end of two years Farmer Num- Der Two won the case, and pay for the tree was awarded to him by the court. That judgment had been reached after numerous appeals for new trials, and was considered final.
 Said Farmer Number One:
 "You must get your pay for the tree as you can. have not dollar left"
 And Farmer Number Two, in the gain ing of the case, had spent his last dollar of cash, besides mortgaging his farm fol all it was worth.
 "I know it has broken me-" he said "It has taken every dollar owned but won the case, anyhow P
Connecticut western news., 1881-02-09
Knew He Could Do It.

He knew if he was editing 0 newspa- per he would give the public the Gins and outs of the goings on of public men. He would open the eyes of the people till they cried long and loud for "reform." He tried it three days. Re- sult-Five libel suits, two arrests for defamation of character, seven times called liar by contemporary, chal- lenged to dual once, horsewhipped three times, a daily reception of sore heads, with murder in their hearts, fire in their eyes and mouths reeking with profanity. And the last we saw of that man he was trying to trade puff in the paper for but of rope long enough to to reach from the clothes hook round his neck.
Connecticut western news., 1881-02-09

CAUSE OF FAM1NE.-The British Consul at Shanghai, MT. Davenport, says there is little doubt that the dreadful famine which has for the last three years scourged the north of China may be attributed in great measure to the spread of poppy cultivation. A very large proportion of the available ground in that region has been sown to this plant, which is found to be more remunerative than any kind of grain. Consequently, the granaries were left unified and no provisions made for year of drought. The consul says that unless the growth of opium can be checked by the Government the evil will increase, and of course another year of drought will cause a more tsrrible famine than the last.
Connecticut western news., 1881-02-09

"Very well," said Katie, calming herself; 1T will not complain. I will not say your reproaches are unde- served. But granting that I am the cold, deceitful thing you call me-you know this state of things cannot con- tinue."
 "Yes, I know it."
 "Well?"
 MT. Wellington's brows gathered darkly; his eyes flashed with determi- nation; his lips curled with scorn.
 "I have made up my mind," said he, "that we should not live together any longer. I am tired of being called the husband of the splendid Mrs. Yelling ton. I will move in my circle; you shall shine in yours. I will place no restraint on your actions, nor shall you on mine. We will be free.'
 .sBut the wofld!" shrieked, Katie, trembling.
 "The world will admire you the same and what more do you desire ?" asked her husband, bitterly. "The marriage of hands, and not of hearts, is mockery. We have played the farce long enough. Few know the convention al meaning of the term husband and wife but do you know what it should mean? Do you feel that the only true union is that of love and sympathy? Then enough of this mummery! Farewell. I go to consult friends about the terms of a separation. Nay, do not tremble and cry and cling to me now-for shall be liberal to you. As much of my fortune shall be yours as you desire"
 He pushed her from him. She fell upon the sofa. From heart torn with anguish, she shrieked aloud:
 Crank Frank why did I send you from me? Why did I sacrifice love and happiness to such fate as this. Why was I blind until sight brought me misery?"
 She lay upon the sofa, sobbing and weeping passionately. Gradually her grief appeared to exhaust itself her breathing became calm; her eyes and cheeks dry. Her head lay peacefully upon her arm, over which swept her disheveled tresses-untl with 8 start she cried:
 Crank oh, Frank, come back p
 "Here I am p said soft voice by her side.
 She raised her head. She opened her astonished eyes. Frank was standing before her
 "You have been asleep" he said, smiling kindly.
 "Asleep?"
 "And dreaming, too, I should say not pleasantly, either. D
 Dreaming p murmured Katie; ''and is it all dream p
 "I hope so," replied Frank, taking her hand. "You could not mean to send me from you so cruelty, I know So I waited in your father study, where have been talking with him all of an hour. I came back to plead my cause once more-and found you here where left you-asleep."
 "Oh, what 8 horrid dream p mur- mured Katie, rubbing her eyes. "It was so like terrible reality that I shud- der now to think of itI I thought was married !"
 "And would that be so horrible ?' asked Frank. "I hope then you did not dream you were married to me!''
 "No-I thought I gave my hand, without my heart
 "Then if you gave mo your hand, il would not be without your heart?"
 "No, Frank" said Katie, her bright eyes beaming happily through tears "and here it is.
 She placed her fair hand in his-he kissed it in transport.
 And soon after there was real mar riage; not splendid, but h ppy one not followed by life of luxury, but by a life of love and contentment and tha was the marriage of Frank Minot ant Katie Yale.
Connecticut western news., 1881-02-09
THE TALE OF 4 TRAMP.

Let me sit down 6 minute;
 A stone's got into my shoe. Don't you comm ence your cussfn'-- aint done nothin' to you. Yes, I'm tramp-what of it7 Folks say we ain't no good Tramps have got to live, reckon, Though people don't think we should. Once was young and handsome, Had plenty of cash and clothes That was before got to tippin', And gin got in my nose. Way down in the Lehig h valley
 Me and my people grew; was blacksmith, captain,
 Yes, and . good one, too. Ne and my wife, and Nellie
 Nellie was just sixteen And she was the pootiest cretur The valley had ever seen.. Beaux why she had dozen;
 Had 'em from near and fur; But they was mostly farmers-- None of them suited her. But there was city chap,
 Handsome, young and tall- An, curse him I wish had him
 To strangle against wonder wall He was the man for Nellie
 She didn't know no ill; Mother, she tried to stop it,
 But you know young girls will. We'll, it's the same old story
 Common enough, you say; But he was a soft-tongued devil,
 And he got her to run away. More than a month, or later,
 We heard from the poor young thing He had run away and left her
 Without any weddin' ring Back to her home we brought her Back to her mothers side; Filled with ragin' fever,
 She fell st my feet and died! Frantic with shame and sorrow,
 Her mother began to sink, And died in less than fortnight:
 That's when took to drink. Come, give me glass, now, Colonel, And I'll be on my way, And I'll tramp till catch that scoundrel,
 If it takes till the Judgment Day,
Connecticut western news., 1881-02-09

UTMOST CONTEMPT. sailor was tried for theft at Brest, France. The evi- dence was strong against him. The judges asked him if he had anything to say. "Ay," he replied, "I think it would be charitable were any good Christian to bring bundle of hay and pail of water for you asses who have been praying on the bench for the last hour." The judges instantly sentenced him to ten years hard labor for the in suit, and two years imprisonment for the petty larceny.