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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

If Mr.. Blaine invented "Blaineism"
with an eye to strengthening his per-
sonal popularity and influence in this
country, he did very clever thing,
and nothing could better serve his
turn than such language as that which
we cite from the London Times and
News, and such action as Chill is re.
ported to-day to have taken in Peru.
AS matter Of fact, however, Mr..
Blaine will be found, we suspect, to
have come short Of Either than to
have outrun the public feeling of the
country. President Arthur is not
likely to make his retiring ex-Secre-
tary a present of the immense popu-
lar prestige which will be commanded
by the first American statesman who
resolutely affirms the right and the
duty of the United States 10 control
the issues of peace and war in the
New World.-N. Y. World, Dem.
Senator Blair has been occupied
during the recess in preparing for
publication the minority report Of the
committee appointed two years 60 to
investigate the alleged election abuses
in New York and in other States. II
was understood that the report of the
minority should accompany that Of
the majority in the separate case Of
each State. When that portion OF
the report which related to Rhode
Island was published, the views of the
minority were appended to those of
the majority, but the majority, anx-
ious to make Democratic capital for
elec,ioneering purposes, rushed into
print their report on alleged election
abuses IN New York City, and did
not give the Republican minority an
opportunity to state the question as
lit appeared from their standpoint.
The consequence is that the official
actions of Commissioner Davenport
were very incorrectly stated. Sen
ator Blair has now rigbted matters
by the publication of the views of the
minority, which completely vindicate
Commissioner Davenport, and show
the amount Of Democratic fraud and
rascality which he prevented. indie
pendent Statesman.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

We can't speak of the other cases,
but we unhesitatingly warn the Dem
ocrats if they attempt to save Chalmers
they will make huge blundtr r.
He never came within 6.ooo votes OF
being elected. The mess he calls
his case was fixed up in his own
selfish interests, and honest Demo-
Gratis in this State pronounce the at.
tempt to force himself in Congress a
gross outrage. The Democratic party
can only injure itself by making a
stand for him. There is no earthly
chance for him, and as soon as the
facts of the case are before the Com.
mittee on Elections it should make a
unanimous report to apply the boot
10 him. His is case Of miserable
rascality and morbid selfshnrss.
Vicksburg Herald.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

In Pennsylvania there is political
fight Of Importance going on in the
Republican party. The popular
movement favors the nomination for
Governor of a well-known farmer by
the name of Butler. But it is said
Cameron has selected another man.
1t remains to he seen who can con-
troll the election Of the delegates, now
that they are to be elected by conven
tons instead of being designated
by central committees a. has hitherto
been the case in most of the larger
counties.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

Mrs Nancy Thurman. of Mansfield, o.,
writes: II have been under the care of a
physician during The past seven years.
Sometimes / would feel better, and then
again l would feel worse. The past two
wears nothing seemed TO help me- About
two months ago my doctor seemed 10 he
getting discouraged, and lay completely
bed ridden. l grew very nervous: the
least noise gave me great irritation. The
doctor, suppose more to get me off his
hands than anything else. as he said I
would never leave my bed. told me ]
might try Browns Iron Bitters, at the
same time remarking. 1t was good ton
&c, and would help keep me alive /
have used the remedy about two months,
md have been out of bed nearly two
weeks, and now help about the house.
L has acted like miracle In my case"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

If one can judge from the tone OF
Washington dispatches it would seem
as though there was two small factions
in the Republican party who are not
quite pleased with the President,
viz:--The place seekers Of the so.
called third.term guard, who imagined
that certificate Of their devotion to
General Grant would, to use the
words Of Senator Edmonds, OF Yer.
mont, insure them ga prize in the
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

The House Committee on the
liquor traffic have reported a bill
which provides for the creation of a
commission to investigate the ques-
ton Of the sale Of alcoholic liquors
and temperance. The bill gives the
commission large powers and salary
of $4,000 each. 1t is to be hoped
the bill will pass, and we ask for it
the earnest support Of the Michigan
delegation.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

The transportation question is one
of great interest to the producing
classes as we'll as to the common
carriers, while the rapid increase in
the amount of the products in 1880
as compared with 1871 will show
something Of the rapid growth of the
Northwest in the last decade. These
figures are by no means as full as we
could wish, but so far as they go are
perfectly accurate, and we print them
for the information Of all classes, as
follows:--The total number Of tons
Of freight transported upon the New
York canals in 1871 was 6,467,SS8.
against, 6,462,2oo in 1880, showing
a slight decrease, while as to the
three great trunk lines Of railroad a
comparison OF the two periods shows
as follows: New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad 4,532,o56
tons in 1871 and Io.sS6,7s4 in 1880;
New York Lake Erie and Western
Railroad 1874, aoS tons in 1871 and
9,445,3oa in 1880. The Pennsylvania
railroad leads the list with 7,Ioo, 2o4
tons in 1871 and I6,34I,56S in 1880,
an increase of I3oIs per cent.
These tables show, also, that the Erie
canal is no longer of real interest to
the producing classes, but that their
main dependence is upon the rail
roads.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

When Senator Voorhees, becomes
pathetic over the sacrifices of the
Union Soldiers, and talks about his
pension being the price Of his patri-
o.ic blood, one cannot help RENE m
bering and remarking that this is
the same d. w. Voorhees, Of Indiana,
familiarity called the tall sycamore of
the Wabash, who in 1861 gave an
Indiana man, with patent for war
like weapon, letter Of introduction
to Jefferson Davis. and who in a
speech delivered in 1863 said that
every Union Soldier should wear
collar marked, "my dog-A. Lincoln"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10
OUR NEW YORK LETTER.
From Our Own Correspondent.
NEW Vopx IAN, -, YQQ,

NEW iOKk, JAN.27, 1909.
The, busy Jay Gould has gathered
unto himself the last link of his chain
Of railroads, and now without OBJ
stru 'tion controls a clear pathway
from the rising 10 the setting sun on
this continent. Still he is not sat
ished and is said to contemplate a
raid on Long Island and the lion S
share Of the profits Of the new
schemes for rapid transit to Europe
by means Of swift steamers from the
east end Of the Island, and a thor
oughly equipped railroad system be.
tween the new ocean terminus and
the metropolis, his plan includes
the tunnelng Of the East River at
several points for through railroad
passage. He couldn't put his money
to better use.
The Scotchmcn have all been
celebrating the birthday of Burns
with all their accustomed glee and
devotion to the sweet songs of the
bard Of the people. A trvelling fam
lily with unusual gifts of voice and
expression, the globe trotting Ken
nedyS were here in the nick Of time
and drove the Caledonians wild with
enthusiasm at their rendition Of the
favorite dittes Of the land o'cakes.
Your RADiX doesn't often puff
musical artists, but on this occasion
recommends a visit to the kennedys
entertainment when it comes your
way. for it is good.
The coroner's jury in the Spuyten
Duyvel case have just come. out with
The most savage verdict that was
probably ever delivered by such a
body and it begins to look as if some
Of the culprits may be brought to
trial for their gross neglect. Gen.
Egbert Viele was the chairman.
He is well known publicist and as
independent as they make 'em.
Smaller men might think twice before
going for the magnates of the great
road as he did--for it is universally
believed that he was practically the
sole composer Of the elaborate yer.
dict which was, however, concurred
in by the very distinguished jury
gathered together to consider the
disastrous circumstances. 1t is. re-
freshing to find such vigorous wrath
in these days of tafry and trucking.
There has been terrible weather at
sea again. Ships and steamers come
in loaded with ice, and sometimes
they don't come in but are blown
out again when almost in port. One
large Dutch steamship is believed to
be lost, after another had for hours
been Intellectually trying to get tow
line aboard her. The rope parted a
dozen times and they were finally
separated in binding squat, when
one disappeared and is supposed to
have foundered. Old Prob. has been
behaving disgracefully on shore too.
but you probably know as much
about that as we Gothamites do.
Did you ever know such winter?
Talking Of steamships, Beecher is
going into the business, at least he is
starting nephew in it and has given
his bond for 100000 toward the
formation of a new subsidized Brazil
ian line. We need such communica-
ton, and have lost much trade, not
only with Brazil, but all over Central
and South America, from not having
marine facilities. II is to be hoped
we may. some day, again have some
Shipping to carry American
produce, and not pay the bulk of our
profits TO foreign carriers. RADIx.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

The Commissioner Of Agriculture
asks for an appropriation of 100000
to enable him to collect and distrib-
ute the crop reports. IfBr Loring
can have this work promptly done
we hope the appropriation will be
made, but the reports of his predeces-
sors have always been month or
more late, destroying very largely
their value.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10
"A Girls Choice"

1t was in drug store of course Al
interesting incidents occur in drug stores.
that is nearly all. She was pretty, with
blue eyes and golden hair. one of that
kind of beauties the poet would have
called an "angcl," but for the fact that a
colony Of pimples on her fair frontispiece
precluded all thought Of such being.
Bowling timidly 10 the handsome clerk,
she asked for "Swayne's Ointment for
skin diseases" and upon receiving It van.
ished like the morning dew before the
Summer sun.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

Every politician should remember
that seven-eights of the trouble in
political parties comes from the per-
sistent Office seekers. Dispensers of
public patronage should bear this fact
in mind, and at the same time re-
member that when the Office seeks
the man, and not the man the Office,
we generally have the best officers.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

1t is stated by reliable authority
that there was stored in Pennsylvania,
January Ist about 100000 barrels
of crude petroleum-enough to last
the world for five years-and still the
over-production is being constantly
increased and new storage. tanks
built.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

Several plans for re-districting tie
state into Congressional districts
have been suggested but we have
seen no other that seems so just and
fair as that proposed BY Representa-
tive Carus of Clinton county, which
without any changes ought, in our
judgment, to be adopted.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

The Atlanta, Georgia, Constitution,
leading Democratic journal says
with slavery out of the way, Georgia
has no more interest in the dogma of
state sovereignty than Massachusetts,,
perhaps not SO much"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

A Washington special says, ",he
extent to which Congressman have
'degenerated into mere errand-boys
for their constituents is sharply illus
trated by the fact that, no less than
400 of the ao3 Representatives, by
actual count, called on the Commits
sioner of Pensions in one day recent
ly, to ask him for action on special
cases, now pending in that Depart,
ment,"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

The greenback Representative in
Congress from Missouri, Mr.. Hazel
ton, speaks of coming paper money.
Certainly fiat dictionary will be in
demand at an early day.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

That outspoken bourbon journal,
the Charlestown, South Carolina,
News says Gin no. event and under
no circumstances will South Carolina
pass under the rule of the negroes
again" That is simply saying in no
case and under no circumstance will
the majority be permitted to rule.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

Governor Sherman, Of Iowa, in
his inaugural address to the Legisla-
turc, advocated the concurrence of
the Legislature in the pending consti-
tutional amendment prohibiting the
manufacture and sale of intoxicating
liquors in that state.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

It is said that Postmaster General
Howe refused to see or hear a single
application for clerkship in hi de
partment, avering if any changes are
to be made it will be in the way Of
reducing the force of clerks now
employed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

The herd of ofice-seekers hang
ing about Washington who complain
that the President is too slow in maxi
ing appointments, had better go to
their several homes and engage in
some honest occupation. If wanted
in the public service they will be
called for.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

Collector Robertson of New York
says he will not be a candidate for
Governor. "A sensible conclusion.
He is the right man for the place he
now fills and there should be no
change.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

The Providence, Rhode Island,
Journal is of the opinion that the
larger part Of the sensible southern
people are glad that the southern
cause was lost in 1865.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

Representative Springer of the
Post-office Committee believes that
something will be done, by this Con-
gress, to promote the success Of the
scheme for making the telegraph
lines part of the postal service.
We trust Mr.. Springer is not mistaken.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

The latest appointments made by
the President are we'll calculated to
confirm the confidence Of the coun.
try in his good intentions and wis
dom.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

Immigrants are flocking into Ar
Kansas. Two railroads companies
alone settled $1,000 in 1881.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

The House Committee on Census
has reported to the House bill for
the apportionment of Representatives
for the next ten years, among the
several states, which will undoubtedly
become a law. 1t gives eleven men,
bers to Michigan, and is in all re-
spects identical with the bill that
passed the last House, except that it
gives Illinois one additional member.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10
Mich.

All reports agree in saying that
the wheat crop of 1882 in Virginia
promises to be a splendid one.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1882-02-10

such chances remain In poverty. We want many
men, women, boys and girls to work for us right In
their own localities. Any one can do the work
properly from the first start. The business will pay
more than ten times ordinary wages. Expensive
outfit furnished free. No one who engages fails 10
make money rapidly. You can devote your whole
time 10 the work. or only your spare moments Full
Information and All that y needed sent free.
Address srISsoy & Co, Portland, Maine.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1882-06-21
Alumni Banquet.33

- =, -
The sixth annual banquet of the High
School Alumni was held in the .parlors Of
thelcAmerican HOUSE on Monday even-
ing. GTThere arerT7 active members in the
Association, which, with 1.-the honorary
members, make total of o. Sixty-seyen
of this number were present. The pro
gramme for the evening consisted of liter
ary exercises and music, all of which were
unusually interesting. The Productiehs
showed q carefulness in preparation and
delivery that was highly qommendable.
The instrumental and vocal exercises were
admirably selected and well executed:
The supper was in excellent style, and the
toasts were, as usual entertaining ana
spicy, and called forth the accustomed ap-
plause. S,e.f7r -----.lt;,; AMI. i..5-s. Z :
The advantages that are afforded by this
association for reviewing old friendships,
living over, in memory, the scenes and IN
cidents Of school days, and kindlfng anew
their youthful aspirations for mental and
moral excellence, can hardly be too highly
regarded. The Alumni numbers among
its members MANY who have made an
honorable place for themselves in social
and business circles, and we congratulate
them that their influence for good. is going
out in overwhelming circles. WeTare
proud of their record, and shall watch
their future with increasing interest
We regret that we .conld not get The re
port of proceedings of the meeting in time
for publication in this issue. We are
promised it for next week Es'-loI G
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1882-06-21
Oscars New Clothes.

Mr.. Oscar Wilde has come back, like
young Lochinvar, "out of the West,
like giant refreshed. He has been so
enthusiastically welcomed from Chicago
to Leadville, as the apostle of new era,
that he intends to grapple with the great
clothes question in deadly earnest. He
has planned and furnished the drawings
to New York artist In toggery for two
costumes not only utterly utter" but
lovely and exhilarating beyond all mod
ern comparison. in which, within few
days, New York may expect TO see him
illuminate our public places. The for
tunate artist who has been intrusted with
this commission, was kind enough yes
terday to give reporter of the World
the following lucid and instructive sketch
of the coming garb: s- @.
"Well, 1 am making two suits for
Mr.. Wilde according to his order and
drawings, one to be of black velvet and
the other TO be the shade of lake
glistening in the moonlight. The shade
is called couleur du lac au clair de la
lune." This explanation seemed per-
fectly satisfactory, but rather general,
and the artist was asked for details.
These the artist gave. He said that
there were two suits, one black and the
other mouse color. The black suit has
a plain black velvet doublet fitting tight
to the body. without any visible buttons,
after the style of Francis L, ); the lower
part of the sleeves being of embossed
velvet, with embroidered field flower
designs, and fitting tight to the arm.
The upper part of the arm is to be in
large puffs of the same material, only of
a larger pattern, and the body of plain
velvet. The sleeves are of two designs
of brocaded velvet edged with delicate
ruffie of mousseline de sole. Around the
neck is also a narrow frill in three rows
of the same material as that which edges
the sleeves. The breeches are to come
to the knee and to be tight fitting, with
two small buttons at the bottom. The
stockings are to be of black silk and the
shoes cut low and secured with silver
buckle. 1t may be interesting to know
that the following are the dimensions of
the costumes in inches: Trousers, so
inches; bottom of doublet, Ash; waist,
3S4, and breast, 361. The puffs at the
upper part of the sleeves 81 inches, at
the bottom IL inches. the collar being IL
inches in size.-N. Y. World.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1882-06-21
The usun ordergas varied in the A Gram
mar by.agift from tie pupils TO theteach-
Eer, Miss Nhhols. Of a beautiful opera glass,

The usuM ordergas varied in the A Gram
mar by.agift from tie pupils 10 theieach-
er. Miss Nichols, Of a besutifni opera glass,
Prof. Kinnison making the Presentation.
The Commencement exercises, held
Friday evening in the. NJ E. Church, were
witnessed by an audience numbering about
twelve hundred. The orations and essays
were fully up to the average standard of
former years. We cannot particularize
for want of time, and if we could, the fact
that so many of our readers were present
renders it unnecessary. 1t is sufficient to
say that each year the productions so far
exceed our expectations in strength and
maturity of thought, elegance of diction
and gracefulness of delivery, that we go
away thinking each last entertainment
better thant the preceding, and our pleasure
disarms criticism. - -,
The class that went out this year is de-
serving of great praise for its uniformly
good department, studious habits and ex-
cellent scholarship We! shall expect to
hear good things of them in the future.
Ifthey should achieve no special notoriety,
they will at least make honorable and up
right citizens, respected and esteemed for
their virtues, and credit to their town
and country, which is far better than fame.
We give them q cordial and hearty God
speed, assuring them of our best wishes in
whatever position or calling they may
entar oiii ',sti-i' .147-4 SIS - z. - -
The following is the programme of the
exercises: --.rva
Ausie-Anthem. % =. BY the school.
Greeting Glee - BY the School.
salutstory orationAThe CharitssOf the state.....
q srs.7s - Thomas Brahney- 80 .,s.,r
Essay-CfDaks- .Addie E. Ledyard-
Essay-To be- or not tosbe e.s:.......G Cora E. Allyn.
Music-song -s.lI9. -. z. ! Male Quartet.
Oration-A Plea for Leisure. Clarence Lee.
Essay IRioquence q ! .,.s..... Stella n shepsrd.
Music-aO Hail Us, Ye Free, ,''-Froaa ErnGni ~.
age ID iturIS BY the SCHOOL, cd gEiTaiiHC
OrationssThe Survival OF the Fittest,'' ~ ..!..!.
yiEuclGsui :. Elmer sheldon. 2 .f.s. EIc
orstion -. No Royal Roadito Geometry,'' ....... ;!
Permelia 7. .Tissot. u F.--lFcll
Essay Bits of Character. a.. Minnie L. clegon.
Muslc-A Instrumental Duet, ,MAssaniello, ,frOmAuber
,n;.ian Misses VanCleefand shepard. ,,oieJa-
Oration-Longfellow s.....,.t~-.J doc B. Hendee.
oration-@The American Castle. .ClaraF stuchheld.
valedictory Where shall we find Rooms =. -.
i,,,r-5,-,- -. George P. Rust, 80, ~ .,..-r.t
Music-.Let the Hills and yales Resound, =
By the School 49,, &, -
Address to the -..,,.s....,,....W r. Wean.
Presentation of Diplomas
Slass
Deiituenon :. i :.