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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-10-05
A Rich Mans Dread.

A singular evidence of II rich man,
dread exists in Syracuse, New York.
This is found in the form of tent erect
ed beside the grave of the late E. b.
Alvord, of that city. Inside the tent is
a watchman, who guards the tomb from
sunset to sunrise. Mr.. Alvord had q
dread of grave-robbers. Possibly this
feeling was stimulated by his remem-
brance of the peculiar outrage perpe-
trated years ago in NewYork City. Mr..
Alvord's dread so grew by what it fed
on that he made arrangements for the
guard to which we have referred TO be
kept up for some months. In addition
to this, the coffin is walled up with ma
sonry and covered with slab cemented
to the stone wall. BY most people pre-
cautions like this will be deemed super
fluous. The grave-robberies which take
place in the course of year are ex-
tremely few. Compared with other
otfenses, they hardly enter into the sta
tisticS of crime.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-10-05
A Bow Paby Who Climbs.

In family of bright, pretty children
in South San Francisco-the father of
whom is u well-known mechanic of this
city-cXists u bright little boy, not yet
three wears old, whose exploits are
somewhat remarkable. His eccentrici-
ties, unlike most precocious children.
dc not seem TO detract from his other
qualities, either of head or heart. Not
long since, yet before the little fellow
was thirty months of age, his father
had occasion to look after some repairs
ut the top of u number of tlat-roofed
Taking the little one with him and
placing him on his coat at the foot OF
the ladder fastened perpendicular
against the back of one of them, he
proceeded to the roof TO make an inves.
LEGATION of the work to be done. This
occupied more time than he expected,
but was finally completed, and just a
he was on the point of returning,
Judge of his surprise TO see the little
ones head peering above the topmosf
rounds of the ladder and on level
with himself. TO secure him and
descend to the ground required no little
command of nerve or exercise of
muscle, but it was finally, TO his great
joy, accomplished. A week or two
after this occurrence this little prodigy
of fearlessness was missing from the
family circle. A most thorough search,
under great paternal anxiety, for .
long time failed to discover his where
abouts. Finally, in passing through
the street on which the above mentioned
buildings front, tho object of so much
solicitude was discovered sitting on the
edge of projecting cornice, dangling
his feet about at most lively rate and
looking at the objects below in a most
unconcerned manner. BY dint Of per
severance and tact the little waif was
finally brought TO the ground in safety.
10 reach the perilous position where he
was found he had climbed the ladder
on which he had made u previous cx
plot, walked over an eight-inch plank
in the face of strong gale of wind tc
che second building, and either
scrambled over or crawled around y
high frontage of the cornice. Both
family and friends are now awaiting
with anxiety aud curiosity some future
development of this most extraordinary
lack of caution or fear in the brain OF
this young child.-San francisco
Chronicle.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-10-05
Copper for Roofing.

The Scientific american, mentors
the decline in the price of copper ~
likely to lead TO the increased use NJ
that metal in building. At present the
material for copper roof costs, at ;he
outset, only about twice rs much rs
tin, and rs the latter must be repaired
and painted about once in three years.
and in fifteen or twenty years must be
renewed altogether, the copper. which
never needs painting, and is practically
indestructible, is much the cheaper
material in the end. There are in
Boston many copper roofs. put on
about forty years ago, which show no
signs of deterioration; and the metal is
still much employed in that city for
cornices. cutters, and rain-water pipes,
as well rs for covering bay windows.
and in many other ways, in place OF
galvanized-irop, which is much inferior
in beauty and durability, and not very
much cheaper. The copper has the
additional advantage of needing no
paint, so that the delicate lines of
artistic work are in no danger of being
filled up, and the metal increases rather
than diminishes in beauty by the slow
formation of blush-grecn patina over
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-10-05
Over.aden Fruit Trees.

II is rule in fruit culture. that 4
tree should not carry any greater
weight Of fruit than its branches can
sustain. Still, with some rapidly
swelling fruits, peach and plums cs.
. .pecially, however thoroughly thinning
may have been done. it is often found.
as the fruit ripens. that the weight il
too great, and the branches, unless they
arc supported, will break down with
the load of fruit The usual method Of
supporting overladen fruit trees is 10
place long stakes. with fork ut the
top, beneath them. A much better and
more simple method of effecting the
purpose, is suggested by DIR. s. Mease,
of Lebanon, Pa. Instead of using sew
eral stakes. one to each principal
branch, he places single strong pole
against the trunk of the tree. The
lower end of the pole, if desired, NAV
be sunk few inches in the soil, for nd
ditional support, but usually it will be
sufficient to secure it to the trunk by
means of straw bands, or other ties that
will not bruise the bark. The pole be-
ing secured, the dropping branches are
relieved by means of ties made fast to
it. DR.. M. states that this method of
tying up the branches of overloaded
trees is especially useful in storms, the
support being central, and more natur-
al than where several props are used
american AlricuIturiSt
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-10-05
WHOLE NO. 22S

Our last county fair is con ceded
to have been the best ever held in
this county-the receipts being
double that of last year. All visitors
seemed 10 enjoy it. In fact they
could notIhelp it for the weather was
fair, the exhibition the finest ever in
the county, with the Palace organ,
the Estey organ and a Cabinet Grand
Pease piano, furnished by the nj. S.
M. & o. Co., to enliven the time with
music. The sewing machine exhibit
ton also; was very fine. The i'm
proved "White," Domestic" and
'Eldridg," and the new "American," y"
machines, all Of which are first. class
goods, but we think it is not to be
wondered at that the improved
White takes the blue ribbon every
time. 1t runs so still, so easy, and
does such an endless rarieT of work.
We do not wonder at the White
stitching other machines blind, judg-
ing from a specimen of BLIND stitch
ing we saw, as we'll as variety OF
other fine work peculiar to the
White.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-10-05
The Modest Saver of 1853 Lives.

A modest hero has been discovered
at Philadelphia in stevedore, who
has saved the astonishing number of
1853 men and boys from drowning. and
never made any fuss about it. He is
called Freddy" Shannon, and he lives
in humble frame tenement near the
wharves, and there most of his life-sav-
ing work has been done. "They are
always tumbling in about here" he re-
marked TO reporter; land it's my ma
ture to drop in if l sees any body in
trouble"
Shannon seemed surprised that he
should be asked If he was ever given
anything by people whom he saved.
They were mostly poor, he said:
never got more than thank you from
any OF them, and sometimes l didn't
even get that. The first thing man
does when he's brought ashore is to
shout for his hat" There is bitter
irony in the fact that this man, who has
been quietly saving lives for twenty
years Che is now but thirty, should
have lost his own little boy by drowning
while q hundred men and boys were
looking on. Now that Shannon's hero
ism Is made known he is being effus-
lively petted, and Congressman O'Neill
is endeavoring to obtain government
medal for Shannon. Freddy" declares
that he would rather have chance to
earn more than his present $12 a week
for his wife and four children than a
pocketful of medals; but he can't see
why people are making hero of him
at all. Anybody would done II, {"
he remarks deprecatingly. ut looks
as though somebody is making fuss
about nothing. ."-Sprinofeld Repubti-
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-10-05

Mrs. DR.. w. B. Fox, Of Bancroft, is
east on a visit.
Mr.. w. Drury, who has been mer-
chant and postmaster at Bennington
Station for a long time, has sold his
store and stock in trade to Geo.
Palmer, of Henderson, and resigned
his Office Of postmaster which he has
held for r. years, to which Mr.. Palmer
has been appointed.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-10-05
She Must Have Another Fellow.

He rang the door bell and the woman
of the house came and opened the
door.
"Well, sir; what do you wante"
IL want to know, ma'am if you
wouldn't like to have bottle of this
Sure Cholera Preventive"
"Is it sure preventive. iruly?'
at is, ma'am. IL is endorsed by the
Royal Medical society of London rs the
best preventive ever known.
well, I'll take bottle. How much
is it?"
"Only fifty cents, ma'am. But you
should take two-one for your husband
you know; as he should have bottle
with him while at his business. in order
to be prepared in case of an attack.
"No; one for myself will be quite
sufficient; and he shan't know that I've
got it. ."-Kentucky Statc Jo"rno.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-10-05

Albuquerque, N. NJ, boasts of being
the youngest town in the world lighted
with electricity. Albuquerque is an in
FAINT of three years, which after twelve
months experience with gas, outgrew
that antiquated illuminator and INSTALL
ed the electric light in its streets and
public buildings.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-10-05

Our Anglomaniac at Newport: Why
does he wear his double breasted coat
and winter hat with the thermometer
at 90op Because they do it in Eng
land when il is at co
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02

1T HAS A PROMISING FUTURE IN STORE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02
WHY HE GROANED.

In this country no matter where reside
two lawyers, no matter whom. Suffice
it to say these lawyers are young, genial
and deep in legal lore, and as such, are
occasionally sought after in criminal cases
Of small import. A very short time ago,
no matter, when, professional duties call
them before certain justice Of the peace
in the county. One was to prosecute
and the other to defend. The case was
conducted with skill and ability and the
court unaccustomed, to such, beamed
with deep admiration upon the young
lawyers. and was happy. The time ar
rived for the prosecuting attorney to de-
liver his speech and he waxed eloquent
on the subject Of carrying concealed wea.
pons, and made moving appeal in the
name Of the law, that visably affected
the court muchly, who mentally vowed
vengeance against the culprit. All at
once, however, and for some unaccount.
able cause, his eloquence suddenly ceased.
His left leg seemed to be troubling him
beyond measure, and he afectionately
grasped it with both hands and groaned
dismally as he cast an appealing look to-
wards the door, as if he desired above
all earthly things..to be on the outside.
All at once the mystery was cleared up.
An innocent revolver glided out Of the
pants on the floor. The young attorney
was incontinently Aoored, and the court
who had been revolving in his mind, the
propriety Of sending for all the doc
tors in the neighborhood, was astonished
wiped his eyes and ahem'd omniously.
The young attorney was unable to offer
an excuse, and the court promptly Aned
him e25 and costs, and hereafter he will
be more careful. Richmond Bee.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02
WOULD NOT SETTLE.

A few weeks since railroad COLLISION
on one OF the roads leading out OF New
York, killed, among oilers, passenger
living in an interior town. Ills remains
were sent home IN good shape, and few
days after the funeral the attorney OF the
road called upon the widow to effect
settlement. She placed the figures at
$4,000
"Oh. that sum Is unreasonable, re-
piled the attorney Your husband was
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02
NUMBER 80.
A DIVORCE CASE.

The followingis partial report of d.
yorce trial in recent session Of one Of
our Maine Courts:
Sullivan B. Ireland rs Mary A. ireland.
Cause, incon patability Of temper, deser-
ton, and abuse. The wife opposed the
bill, and on Thursday Of last week,
il was tried before the presiding Judge.
The libelant Te'lnd kept the court
and bystanders in CONTINUOUS laughter by
insisting on "telling his story" The
Judge allowed him 10 tell his story and
he then became the irrepressible Ireland.
The Judge asked him ~bat'his wife did
when she assaulted and abused him as
he had alleged in bis libel he answered
Judge, she grabbed me by the hair
of the head and shook me like a dog
does a woodchuck." At this point the
Judge attempted to stop him but it was
no Use, he went en- as follows: Zone
day, Judge, when was away, she took
and harncssed my LITTLE mare, that same
little mare I've got down to the stable,
now, judge. You know | never allow
the wimmin folks 10 live her, judge, for
reason she's an awful mare, idge, you d
be driving along and the first thing you
know, she'd switch her tail over the rein
and jerk you right out into the ditch
At this point the judge said: Mr.. Ire
land you may stop; out of pity for your
wife, grant you the divorce
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02
"A certain barister named Jones

"A certain barrister named Jones,
who practised in Broushams time, con-
tracted habit Of commencing the exam
ination Of q witness with these words
"Now, sir, am going to put question
to you, and I don't care which way you
answer it," Brougham had begun, like
many others. to grow tired Of this eternal
formula. One morning be met his broth.
er lawyer near the Temple. and addressed
him thus: Nov, Jones, / Am going tc
put question to you. and I don't care
which way you answer it-How do you
do!"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02

"A barber in Lawrence, Mass,
thought it funny to cut the hair Of q
simple minded customer in an eccentric
and ludicorous manner, but the police
Justice. on the matter being brought be-
fore him, looked at it from a different
point of view, and, telling the barber that
he had been guilty Of serious assault,
fined him $50 and costs, with the altern.
alive of going to jail for six months.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02
If the style in bathing costumes CO

If the style in bathing costumes con.
tinues to progress as it is now doing, it
will be but few seasons before the equa-
torial bathing suits viii be all the rage.
The equatorial consists Of an imaginary
line drawn around the middle, says the
Merchant Irawler.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02

During General 10 Shelby's exam
nation in the James trial, when asked eff
he saw Dick Liddell." 81 saw him sit.
ting ike a viper in rocking chair"
sir" said General 10.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02

BRIEF SKETCH OF THE HISTORY OF THr
ROAD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02

From CANTON To RUMFoRD FALLS IN
COACHES.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02

RAMBLING ACCOUNT or WHAT THE REPORTER
SAW AND HEARD.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1883-09-26
TELEPHONE.

Diamond Head, Sept. &c, 6 80 am
Nothing in sight.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1883-09-26
PASSENGERS.

For windwards ports per Likelille,
Sept 25th--W H Purvis, E Custer,
j Richardson, ID r Vida, G N Ar
mold, j Stiff, G Stratmeyer, T Gay,
Misses Taylor, l. Heyemenn, G III
Leeman, w H Lantz, Mrs Keyworth,
ii Bell, ID X Aa, A Barnes, r Cat
ton, A Cornwell, Mrs Turton, r
Parke, Mrs Desha, L Doyal j Du-
dot and 95 deck.
For San Francesca per Schr Claus
Spreckels, SEPT 25th-H Grubmeyer,
Mrs A w l. Moriarty.
From Kauai per JAS Makee, Sept
25th-Capt. Hatfield & daughters,
Mrs McKensey, NJ Mccain, and AZ
deck.
From windward ports, per Iva
lani, Sept Marshal Parke, D
Foster, w N Greenwell, Mrs Ward,
and family, Miss G johnson, Mrs
Maxwell and chd'n, Mrs Bartell &
child, Master Ieneke. Mrs Hoopili,
j G Clevior, w S Brash, II Holmes,
Mr. Kerr, j M Carthy, A Moore,
Miss Kawewehi, 81 deck.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1883-09-26
Ribbons, Laces, Hosiery, Etc, Etc.

The community will be more than
surprised when they visit my New
Store and Judge for themselves the fint
selection of stocks and the remarkably
low prices asked.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1883-09-26
DEPARTURES

Sept.24 =
Stmr Likelike for windward ports
Schr Claus Spreckels for ) Francisco
Schr Waiehu for Waiaua
Schr Manuokawai for Nawiliwili
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1883-09-26
ARRIVALS.

Sept %
Stmr James Makee, FIN Kauai
Schr Kamoi, FIN Laupahoehoe
Stmr Waimonalo. FIN Waimanalo
Stmr Iwalani from windwards ports
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1883-09-26
To Let.

A HOUSE AND PREMISES ON
N Union street, miuka of and adj
joining the Bell Tower and Hook u
Ladder premises. The hou'e contains 7
rooms and pantry with kitchen, store,
bath anu servants rooms, and Will he
put in thorough H. air before ocGnIanGy
The above premises are "NrV "es'i"p .
for wareho So sites, being near the ''''i'
ness center of the town and can be had
for such purpo, es if de irtd.
Apply to j. NJ. MoNsARRAT.
5li If ~ Merchant street.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1883-09-26

/ have made arrangements direct with
foreign manufact,n ers. and therefore,
my orders are shipped direct at first
cost. and can comlee for low prices
with whole.ae houses, and most certain
ly, far below the prices asked in retail
establishments in Honolulu.
Don't forget the new Store.
Low prices and Good Goods is my
Motto. 5Ol
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-22
PEARLS OF THOUGHT.

Moderation in temper Is always 3
virtue, but moderation in principle ia
a species Of vice.
We should not iniure others in char
actcr, because it enrichcs us not, but
makes them poor indeed
Reason like time, will make its own
way. and prejudice will fail in tho
combat with intellect.
There is no rule more inyariable than
that we are paid for our suspicious by
iinding what we suspect.
Nature has given Ms two ears and
but one tongue, in order that We may
repeat but onc-half Of what we hear.
What makes many persons discon.
tented with their own condition Is the
absurd idea they form Of the happiness
2f others.
There is apowcr in the direct glance
Of a sincere and loving soul, which will
do more TO dissipate prejudice and
kiudlc charity than the most elaborate
arguments.
our greatest glory IS not IN never
falling. but in rising every time We
fan. \ gem is not polished withou:
rubbing, nor !aa man perfected without
trials.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-22

Don't fret, Flo" said he. "We've
NIL got life's lessons to learn, and ex-
pericnce is a rigorous teacher"
The police, sent to break up Captain
Conforto's den in Margin Street, found
nothing and nobody there but mild
old gentleman in spectacles, reading
the papers, who had charge of letting
the premises. lie had never heard of
Captain COnfOrto-ncither was the fat
woman who had acted "a volunteer
guide to Flora, to be found up stairs or
down.
ITS bad block, this 'ere." said the
policeman. to Mr.. Fountain. They
calls it Swndle Row. But they're
that slippery here rs nobody can lay a
finger on 'cm |"
So began and ended poor Flora's
dream o! an India shawl. And the
delusIon Of worshipping Mrs. Pcnrith
Duke is wearing away also. especially
since that high-toncd lady gave Il
soircc dan,antc. and neglected to invite
Miss Fountain, observing languidly.
that zone couldn't I'LL ones drawing
room with nobodics."
And Flora has come TO the conclu-
sion that perhaps the Gates, the
Plumcrs and the IIaZcls Of life are a,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-22

Mrs. Theodore Tiltou was recently
visited hy a friend. who found her in a
clearinghouse in Brooklyn, and who
writes: "Shc is fearfully altered 10y
cares. Her personal beauty. once very
marked. is almost gone--only here and
there trace The soft. bright, limo
cent eve remains. but that alone. Her
delicate hands. once soft as velvet. are
hard with toll; the lustTous, dark
brown hair is very gray and the pink
and white of her old beautiful com
plcxion replaced by a duh sallow, hut
her life is full Of peace and rest that
the world canpot give"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-22
Not Allowed.

They do not in Germany allow Tho
name, of distinguished families 10 De-
assumed At will hy persons not entitled
10 their use l,y birth. An actress IN
the Wilhelm theatre. Berlin, called her
self Won Room when she went upon
the stage, and was given ont 10 Doe n
near relative Of tho great Won Room
family. Of which the head was formerly
minister Of war. As she began TO ac-
quirc reputation and g., talked about.
this pretended relationship 10 the Won
Rooms became unpleasant 10 the aristo-
cratic house. and the manager Of the
theatre received "A summary official no.
uGcation that the aspiring actress
would have TO discontinue the use u!
their name This Is the explanation
Of the fact that shortly thereafter the
announcement was made that Miss
Won Room had been obliged TO with
draw from the company in consequence
Of a death in her family" Since this
announcement va, made. Miss Won
Room has not returned. Her place. how
ever. has been filled by another young
lady very much resembling her in ap-
pcarance, though known 10y another
name.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-22

The wool manufacturing establish
ments Of the United States now number
20Si. with capital of $l59.6ii.S70.
They give employment 10 1884 men
and Sj,GH women and children. The
average paid each toiler is s293.O5 a
year, or S3i.42 a month. These mills
consume 296, 1929 pounds Of wool. Of
which 222 .99l .53l are of home produc-
tion. and j3.2o0,69S pounds come from
abroad. The average cost of the wool
il thirty-two cents pound. The manu-
factories make profit Of thirty-six and
one-half per cent. on the capital in
vested, clear Of all expenses.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-22
One Stop at a Time.

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,....,,,.,,i, ,,-,,fch ,,,,.oI 49,, fr,,,, Tho
-. I....,.,-,.
,oonn a.. :, ,.,t.t IN. -.
-,...u..u., p.,riI.
,a,..o,, .nh ,vi,l r.1,,irol,,, ono to-,
....!,,',,.op.,,-. -, ..a,,a.,, a..
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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-22
Sorrow.

When wac young, said 10 sorrow,
"COme aud will play with thee /"
He II near me now nll day,
And ht night returns 10 say,
81 will come again to-rnorfOV
will come and stay with thse."
Trough the world VIC wHlk together
His soft footsteIs rustic By me:
To shield an unrsgarded head
He hath built u winter shed
And all night in rainy weather
hear his gentle b'eatlings by me
-=daJUry he Yers
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-22

The daily earnings in the cotton fac
tories Of this country are nearly double
what they were in 1910. The total
number Of spinning spindles Is 10.653.-
ass; Of looms, 225.759 The actual con-
sumption Of cotton last year was &c.,
000 bales.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-22

A woman at Kingston, New Mexico
gets praise for erecting log cabin
without help. She cut the logs, hauled
them. made the shingles for the roof
and put the structure together. She
has a husband, who takes care of the
children.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-02-22

Certain kinds Of wood, Of great dura-
oility when used alone, have. when
Joined together, a very destructive in
Guence upon each other. II cypress is
Joined to walnut, or II cedar is joined
TO cypress. decay is induced in both
woods, which ceases. however, as soon