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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-08
Custom-Housc Night Inspectors.

The night inspectors are appointed
to prevent smuggling, are uniformed
and armed, and are authorized TO stop
and search reasonably suspected per-
sons who may go on board or come
from the vessel. Their Office is by no
means sinecure. 1t involves watch
ing, exposure, and fatigue. The Cuban
steamers have been won't to bring men
who incloscd cigars in rubber-bags and
threw them into the waters of tho
lower bay. Confederates in boats then
picked them up, placed them in ex-
press wagons waiting on the shore,
and then drove rapidly away. There
is something contagious in tho glee of
wide-awake officials as they relate
how they had watched unseen the
whole operation until the wagon was
ready to start, when they seized the
reins and landed the spells at the seiz-
ure-room. One French steamer, no.
torious for smuggling by driblets,
when searched by this force was found
to contain 1900 bottles of spirits, which
it was intended to send ashore bottle
by bottle. Tins about an inch deep,
and fitted to the body under the arm
pits, have been taken from the bodies
of men who were thus stealthily bring
ing in valuable bay oil. One dealer in
human hair, who died in possession of
about 5000, 900, was detected in Illicit
importations under the shirts of his
agents. Another vivacious fellow, be-
longing to a French steamer, rejoiced
in profitable trade in kid gloves, Sc
GREETED by the dozen in his immense
boots. Sailing vessels are watched by
special agents, whose duties are irk-
some enough to render special super
vision by supervisors matter of posi-
tive necessity. Dealers in contraband
goods, scamps who live by their wits,
and INSCRIPTIONS trades of many
kinds tax the resources of human inge-
nuity and craft to the uttermost. Logs
of foreign woods, cunningly excavated
and packed with cigars or spirits; cases
of boots and shoes, in the heels of
which watches and jewelry are hidden;
miraculous trunks, false as Machiavelli,
being thinly followed on side and end,
top and bottom, concealing laces, hair,
trinkets, ctc., are among the common
devices of ingenious frcebooters. Keen,
honest, true men-such as may be seen
on any tour of night inspection, like
mastiffs at their posts, and especially
II visitors be expected-are needed to
battle the plots of the rascals. Politi-
cal utilization constitutes no guarantee
of efficiency. The best attainable is
through rigid adherence to the rules of
the civil-service reform.-R. Wheatley
in HGTper'S MAGAZINE for June.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-08
An Indian Delicacy.

The Indians scattered along the foot
hills of the Sierra, says Nevada cor
respondent of the San Francisco Chrors-
icle, are n quiet inoffensive people.
They do not appear to be governed by
any tribal laws, yet adhere to many Of
their old traditions. The tide of indus
try and civilization sweeping over and
around has left them greatly modified
by the contact, and although they re-
tain the original characteristics of the
race, In some respects they are much
improved. One or two men of superior
ability and industry form nucleus
around which others less ambitious
gather. Here they fence tract with
logs and brush sufficient for their re-
quirements of haymaking, pasturace,
etc. They invariably build their cabins
upon the most sightlypoin even when
the spring that furnishes their water is
half way down the hill. This habit has
no doubt descended from u warlike an
cestry, and is no evidence of an ees-
thctic delight i'm hazy valleys and misty
mountain tops. Their gardens are not
an assured success when water is plen-
tiful and the weather propitious. They
cannot always wait for their maturity.
Many of them are industrious and find
remuneratiye work at wood chopping,
sheep shearing, etc.
Although they often indulge in the
food of civilized nations, the acorn is
still fayorite article Of diet i'm every
well regulated wigwnm. The process
of converting this bitter nut into any
thing like palatable bread is curious.
Under the branches of grand old pine
/ found them at work. They had
shocked and ground in the usual man
Der larOc mass Of acorn meats:
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-08
Come to The TIMES Job printing rooms
for the finest styles Of job prin ting at rock
bottom prices.
An EdifOr'S Trihufe.

Theron p. Keator, Editor of Fl. Wayne,
Ind Gazette" writes: "For the past five
years have always used Dr. Kings New
Discovery, for coughs Of the most severe
character, as well as for those of milder
type. 1t never fails to effect a speedy cure.
MY friends to whom have recommended it
speak of it in same high terms. Having
been cured by it of every cough l have had
for five years, 1 consider it the only, reliable
and. sure cure for Coughs, Colds, etc. "
CAN at osBURN Bios. Drug Store and get a
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-08
for were forfeited IN thu t,overnmenr

} for were forfeited to the tiovernmenr.
In the discharge of his official duty
General Findlay attended at the place
OF sale. He learned soon after his ar
rival there that many SPECTATORS were
present prepared to purchase these
Glands. Mounting astump, he opened
The sale.i lie designated tho lands
! aforesaid, and said that he, was there
10 offer them 10 the highest bidder. He
said chat the original purchasers were
honest men, but that II, CONSEQUENCE of
the hard times, they had failed to meet
their engagements. But if they had
more time the ,Goyernment would lose
nothing, II was hard thus to DO forced
from their homes, already partly paid
for. But the law was imperative, and
gthe lands mustbe offered .'And uow,p
continued he.a.I trust that there is no
gentleman no, i will not say, that
hope there is no ID rascal here so
mean rs TO buy his neighbours home
over his head. Gentleman, offer this
lot for sale.9@ Whoai bidsph There was
no forfeited land lsold that day. Cir
cumstances vi this kind were some of
the causes OF General F'indlay's popu-
larity throughout his district; and con-
sequently. it was folly, in the days of
his vigor,, to attempt his defeat for
CONGRESS-. When no ran for governor
of Ohio, however, in 1884, he was de-
feated by Robert Lucas. Ben: Perley
IOOrG, i3S Boston Batdget.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-08
Thousands Say SO.

Mr. T. w. Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes:
II never hesitate to Recommend your Elec-
trio Bitters to my customers, they give en-
tire satisfaction and are rapid Sellers"
Electric Btters are the purest and best med
icine known and will positively cure Kidney
and Liver complaints. Purify the blood and
regulate the bowels. No family can afford
to be without them. They will save hun
dreds of dollars in doctors bills every year.
Sold at fifty cents bottle by OSBORN Bros.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-08
The Baby's Second Summer.

There are three sources from which
harm 10 the children may be antici-
pated during the coming three months.
These are the process of teething, indi-
gestion, and the heat. An account OF
the troubles Incident TO these circum-
stances would now be seasonable and
possibly interesting to many. At all
events these matters are standard
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-08

Owosso increased in population in four
years 1872, equal to IS per cent, as the
population in 1880 was only 2,5O1, the
second largest per cent. gain in any city of
the state Big Rapids was first, where
the gain was 81 per cent.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-08
Bucklen's Arnica Salye.

THE BEST SvLvE in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores,
teter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and
all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles,
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price IS cents per box. u
For sale by Osborn Bros.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-08

The Clinton Independent says that 20.
F. Sevy, will move to Owosso soon with
his family
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-04
wildly now. All thought of sparing tho

wildly now. All thought of sparing the
beautiful front and brass-work was for
| gotten. They tore and hammered at
the inner door, whose smooth, polished
! surface presented no crevice or Joint
where to strike first-where to insert a
chisel or direct blow. As they worked,
consciousness returned to Mr. Lester;
he half sat up. supporting himself
against the door, but no words came,
though his lips moved and his eyes
looked with intense eagerness 1T the de-
struction of his precious armoire, He
lifted his hands and looked mutelv at
his wife She put her head down to his
lips. What is it? What shall l tell
them to do?' He beat his hand upon
the floor
Kate sprang forward. 81 know! I
know! Strike on the floor, at the foot
of the inner door! o, L remember, it
was therer'
Davis felt with his hand all along the
polished surface of the lowest shelf
Here. press here; give me hammer"
He felt a slight rise, and struck grad
ually all about the spot Kate showed
him. a deafening clap of thunder, and
flash, binding US for the moment, and
we all crowded close, and then came
creak, drowned in the awful thunder.
Its OPEN" said one of the mer
Kate slid to the door, TWISTING my
dress about her head.
Davis turned from the door. 7
daren't look he said. do .you," t;
the carpenters man. ''Open it gently
Barker stretched forward, turned
round, tried to say something, and burst
out crying.
Il can't see," said the man, with a
strange, thick voice. Bring the light,
some one" For ten awful seconds
there was silence in the dim room, then
a cry, and heavy fall.
'Saleen," said voice close to me,
''do you know it's a quarter-past seven,
and you are are due at the Testers at
half-past; and not even dressed. Here's
your book fallen down"
l had been asleep over an hour.
If l felt like cOnspirator at the Les
ters' pleasant dinner it is not surprising,
but did not mention my dream.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-04
COLOR OF TITLE.

! A deed from oneinpossession of lano,
under color of title, gives color of title
to the grantee, though the deed is not
Observation-Disclosures. Jewell, Supreme
Court of New Hampshire.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-04
Wall Paper and Fine Decorations

An especially full and elegant stock
always in the house, such as is rarely
carried outside of the large cities. Alse
full lines of samples of the most costly
and desirable goods in the market,
which will be promptly supplied by ex-
press, giving a choice of stock such az
can be supplied by no one house in the
country.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-04

In Window Shades, Fixtures and Trim.
mings, Steel Engravings, Photograph
Goods, Chromos, Pianos Of nearly every
make, Organs-MasOn & Hamlin, West.
ern Cottage and others. SEWING ma.
CHINES-Domestic, Bldridge, Hartford,
White, Estey. Singer, and many other
kinds.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-04
ExECUTOR-TRUsT FUNDS.

Generally loan of trust funds to one
person without security is negligent
and an executor is liable for a loss
caused by such loan, whether the
loss occurred before or after the pas
sage of the act prescribing trustees in
vestments. : Supreme Court of New
Hamnshire.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-04
WILl@REYOCArION.

In New Hampshire, according to a
recent decision of the Supreme Court
of that State, woman's ante-nuptial
viii is not revoked by her marriage.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-04
PROVIDING HOW YOU FAIL.

know a man in our town
Who largely deals IN shoes
(And the cheating Of ais creditors
Out OF their lawful dues.
In business he oftimos fails
Rut soon "sets up" again,
And holds his head as high as might
-. JruIy honest man.
He tips his hat toiadics fair,
And bows to Iniilionares,
And If u poor man dares a glance
Up to his face, he stares,
As If to say: Why, what are you?"
And who the dickens carcs!
His hands he uses daintily,
For he's = man Of wealth.
And work for him would fail to prove
Conducive Of good health.
He dwels within a mansion large
Upon ''thc aYenue;"
Has horses line and carriages,
a foot and cOachman, TOO.
His wife and children lead the style
Within their tony" set,
And never lack for pin money
All Injuries TO get.
His boys go bicycling around,
And go on horseback. too;
His girls have tricyles apiece,
Ard always something new.
swell, what of this?" you now may ask,
Why, nothing more or less
Than if Il failing business man
Can well afford all this,
III Just repeat IL DER TO pa,
who's such an honest TCCl'
lie scarce can buy good clothes for ma
And send US kids to school.
And when I ask him for by
Cycle he only Starcs,
And on these blasted dull, dull tines
Emphatic'ly declares.
Pa deals in leather, too, but seems
He isn't up tO snuff
And, straight Oid-fashiOncd dealing now
A-days don't seem enough.
Times are changed from what they were
when pa was Little Jake"
And all the business that men knew
Was honest give and take.
So III just grind him out Il tune
And sec how il viii stake.
And next time Heather takes a riz,''
Perhaps he'll take avail
IT'S but another phase of biz
And profitable. too. that is,
Providing how you Tail.
lear readers all, whO've scanned my rhyme
Go back and read ii DER,
md look you well between the lines
And search Il moral for.
nd when you've found it then you'll know
How what I've writ was meant.
nd if you've got an honest show,
o, reader, be content.
ot cheek nor money makes the man,
Save in the outward part.
rue manhood spcaketh best in deeds
And dwellcth in the heart.
etter hard tack and water far
BY honest effort got,
han plentiful of honeyed store
Dishonorably bought.
nd better you should poor men be,
Looked down upon with scorn,
han knavcs of mOncyed pedigree
With conScienccS outworn.
-Mdrdh.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-04
JURISDICTION.

Where corporation, doing business
in a State other than that of its resi-
dence or creation, in compliance with a
State law designates a person upon
whom service of process may be made,
it thereby renders itself liable to be
sued in the Federal courts within that
State.-United States Court, District
California.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-04
FORGED ENDORSEMENT.

The drawee, who, without notice OF
any forgery, has paid draft to the
holder to whom it was negotiated by
forged Endorsement of the payee's
names, may recover of the holder the
money paid upon the draft.-Supreme
Court of New Hampshire.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-04
7. b. ROSS, ll!
Physician and Surgeon,

Having recently located for the practice or
his profession, respectfully offers his services
20 the citizens of Abilene and vicinity
OFFICE and consulting room at residences
Flack, where he can be found both day and
night>-all hours.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-04

A plant called the melon shrub ha,
been introduced into California from
Guatemala 1t grows to the height o
three feet, bears a beautiful purple and
white flower, is an evergreen, and pro
duces melon about four inches long
by two or three in diameter, of exceIlen.
taste.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-04

Ny method of business has been to
handle the VERY BEST GOODS, that /
could fully guarantee, assured that in
the end it would be to the advantage of
my customers and of my business. i
do not propose to change this policy,
but if aLy one wants cheap goods, | will
supply them as low as any one can. All
The above and very much more in addi-
ton to the largest stock of Books and
Stationery in Central Kansas
r. E. SEWEIL
Bookseller and Stationer.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-11-18

Ia NJ 4ssk - ssys shas shs
West has bssa - great SID for the sur
plus population of the East, aud adds !:
Il has been filed up with the overflow
of young men who have not had the
means of procuring homesteads in the
East. 1t is q question il this scattering
of population over SO large an area
sparsely occupied has not had in it large
element of mischief, of which we are now
reaping some Of the fruits. The cost of
living and of moving the products so far
have been increased so much as to over
come the low cost of land and product,
and much distress exists in far-off local
tiles where the income is too small to
meet the expenses. And while this far
Western land has been occupied by farm
ers who can grow but one crop-wheat-
q much nearer Countryside South
which has offered equally advantageous
opportunities, with as cheap lands, finer
climate, thicker population, ready roads,
ample communication, home markets, the
shelter of timber, and other advantages,
has been neglected. These conspicuous
advantages are now being appropriated
aud the new South offers to immigrants
the best field for enterprise now open in
the whole world"
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-11-18
Opening al Roanoke College.

Il will be gratifying news 10 The friends Of
Roanoke College throughout The country TO learn
thai the ,hirty-second session was begun on the
18th inst, with a large increase over the attend
ance last year. 4 steady gain for Ave years
and larger this year than lormerly-may well
encourage The faculty and friends Of the college.
The number Of Virginia stu tents has increased.
and Roanoke has. as usual, representatives from
many States and Territories. Among the .'u-
dents are four Mexicans, TWO OF whom are
cousins OF President Daz Of Mexico-S1len
Va Tmes- R.gister. S<pt 10, 1884.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-11-18
TO MAKE KOUMlSS.

Koumiss is considered good restora-
tive, and is undoubtedly help to diges-
ton. 1t can be made by any one. The
following directions for making it are
from the Weekly Medical Recie,c::
Fill quart champagne bottle up to the
neck with pure milk; add two teaspoon
fuls of white sugar, after dissolving the
same in a little water over hot fire: add
also quarter of two cent cake of coln
pressed yeast. Then tie the cork on the
bottle securely, and shake the mixture
we'll; place it in room of the tempera-
ture of so to 95 degrees Fahrenheit for
six hours and finally in the ice box over
night. Drink in such quantities as the
stomach may require. 1t will be we'll to
observe several important injunctions in
preparing the koumiss, and they are To
be sure that the milk is pure; that the bot
tie is sound; that the yeast is fresh; to
open the mixture In the morning with
great care on account OF its etfervescent
properties; not to drink it at all if there
is any curdle or thickening part res,
bling cheese, as this indicates that the
fermentation mas been prolonged beyond
the proper time. Make it as you need to
use it. The virtue of koumiss is that it
refreshes and stimulates, with no after re-
action from the effects. II is often almos!
impossible to obtain good fresh koumiss.
especially away from large towns. The
above makes it possible for any physician
70 prescribe it,
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-11-18
RAIN.

Among the last inventions reported
from Australia is machine for producing
rain storms. 1t is intended to force q
rain supply from the clouds during q
period of drought. The apparatae ie in
the form of balloon with charge of
dynamite attached underneath it The
balloon Is to be sent into the clouds, and,
when there, the dynamite is to b. fred
by . wire connecting it with the earth.
A trial Of this novel continuance 10 10 be
given upon the dry districts Of New south
Wales, aud the result ID looked forward
70 with interest by some Of the resedents
Of that colony. 4!lI!l
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-11-18
For Sale or Rent!

THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY
l. tH-xii: Lots 80 81. 50, 80. A, As ~ and a.
tEated ia ely OF Tallahassee with the improye
meets thereon, dwelling house which nov 70
side in. furnished, rooms first foor and In Il
tic We'll plastered md comfor' able with = Rood
kisfhtD and h"e cistern complete, all insured ons
yeat- Let's all on one square together and fenced
ofih departments, inc uding garden. barn. yard It,
blss carra-e hnus-, wagon shells. cowlot aud shed,
coniainI'a uesry 10 acres 80 odd Pear fre.sSl5 Or
20 Orange trees, abont tue sam nua,her of pcaehs
trees OF fine kind and variety nice fow-r yard all
situated en- College Hill and near 10 the College o.
soafh side fine view Of the depot and railruad,s
to ski tue mules well matched. two-hose
wagon aud harness. nice buggy and harness q
good condiioD, pl"ws. pair pillow gear, one gsod
harrow aDc one good culliv tor, 12 head Of caftIs
consisting of4 good milk COWS and Scalves. obses
Of hHe quaIity, Is head of hgs, 5O0bu>bes Of corr.
6,OCVor 1850 pounds OF fodder, or less some
oats and sweet potatoes, pumpkins. &c. For termsi
apply to the subscriber. A. A. FISHER
TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Oct. %, 1SS4tf
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-11-18
Frightful. Catarrh.
Pieces of Bone.

For four years have been afflicted with very
troublesome catarrh of the head. So terrible has
lis nature been that when blew my nose small
pieces of bone would frequently come out OF my
mouth and Lose. The discharge copious, and
al times exceedingly offensive. My blood became
80 in pure that my general health was greatly i'm
paired, with poor appetite and worse digestion.
Numerous medicines used without relief
uI.3 i, gan the o. B B. b.. and three bottles
acted Amos; like magic. Since their use not a
symptom has returned, and feel in every way
quite iestoi ID 70 health. | an all old citizen of
Atlanta. and refer 10 almost any one living on
Butler street. and more particularly to Dr. L. NJ
Gi!iAIn who knows of my case
ZApI>-rrI CEn1-r
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-11-18

Mr.. Z. A. 1 lark Of Atlanta, Ga, in speaking OF
Sl in gold. dt -ires 10 "a. 10 the readers Of this
paper that the whole OF the above amount wa.
spent in frait'ess effort in finding relief fr om
terrible Blood Poison affecting his body. limbs
and no>e-pre-entng ugly running ulcers. He is
NO" -ound and well, having been cared by the most
speedy and Wonderful remedy ever before known.
and any interested party who may need Blood
rurider ali! learn from him that three bottles Of
Il. b. Is. restored his appetite, healed all ulcers,
relieved his kidneys, and added twenty one
pounds 10 his weight in thirty days.