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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17
ETnloplANs MADE WHITE.
Doctors Say This Can BE Done Through
the Transplanting of Skin.

Doctors Say This Can BE Done Through
the Transplanting of Skin.
Provided a victim could be found for
the skinning operation, surgical skill is
equal to the feat of turning a negro's
skin permanently white. The question
of the transposition of color in the
cuticle of the two races has been given
local and peculiar interest by an ex-
pertinent in the grating of the skin of
a negro upon white man, performed
by DIR. John Eye, of Reading.
The experiment of DIR. Eye was made
for the purpose of healing wound on
the leg of a white man, and if it sue
ceeded in this it was all that was ex-
pected of it. Not only did it do this,
but as the wound began to heal DIR.
Eye was surprised to notice the thirty
particles of black skin transplanted
were gradually losing their color, and
by the time the wound had entirely
healed the new surface was as white as
if the cuticle belonged by nature to the
spot to which it was transplanted.
This result was surprising to the doc
tor, because medical men have hitherto
declared that colored skin wherever
transplanted would retain its color. 1t
seems probable now, therefore, that
some of the theory of skin grating may
undergo a change, and that in the fut-
ure one may be enabled to change ones
skin as easily as the Partisan belle the
color of her hair.
A physician in seriously discussing
the matter said that the original cause
of the difference in the color of the
skin of different races is still a matter
of some dispute. Some authorities on
the subject maintain that it is attrib-
utable solely to climate. In contradic-
ton to this, however, other authorities
prove that the dark color of the skin
does not depend on geographical posi-
ton, nor even altogether on racial
purity, by the fact that the extremes of
the chromatic scales are found through
out the whole negro domain.
DR.. J. V. Shoemaker, the eminent
dermatologist of this city, in speaking
of the result of DIR. Eyes experiment,
said thatlin his opinion a Negroes skin
grated upon a white man would prob
ably lose its color, the process of cut
ting disturbing the cells containing the
coloring matter. DR.. III. q. Boeuning,
demonstration OF anatomy at the Med
ico-Chirurgical college, also holds this
opinion, but at the same time says it is
imperative that the particles of skin
transplanted should be very minute, as
in the case of DIR. Eyes experiment.
Dr. Boeuning also said that while
colored skin transplanted on white
man will lose its color and become
white, white skin grated upon negro
would never become black. From this
it will be seen that, although a negro
might possibly be turned white, those
white persons who are so enamored of
the soft, glossy, unctuous epidermis of
the negro as to desire q change are de-
barred by nature from INDUCING their
peculiar Philadelphia Record.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17
The Chicago Mayoralty Count.

CHICAGO, April l5.-The election com
missioners yesterday canvassed the re
turns on mayor from eight wards. Little
difference from the police returns was
found in any until the Seventh precinct
of the Ninth ward was reached and here
it was discovered that the police had
given Cregier Washburne's vote aud vice
versa. The correction of this made gair
of 104 votes for Washburne. The Demo
Gratis, however, said they knew this be
fore, and continue to assert that the count
will elect Gre gier.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17
Valuable Watch Stolen by a Boy.

New YORK, April 13.-Mr. Brayton Ives
is the owner of very highly priced watch,
with an intrinsic value of $780, which was
presented to him in 1880 by the members
of the stock exchange. Wednesday night
it was stolen from the room at the Union
League club Detective Kemp found ir
in Seventh avenue pawn shop. A mes
Senger boy. Luddy Lawson, had pawned
It for $50. Luddy said that James Shortly,
a call boy at the Union League, gave him
80 cents TO pawn the watch.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17
Mysterious Poisoning of Children.

GREENsSUaGH, Pa, April 49, "A week
ago three children of Dave Carroll be-
came i'll. The cause of their illness was
mystery. Doctors were called, bnt in
spite of all their efforts the children died.
An autopsy was made on the body of the
oldest child, and poison enough to kill
five persons was found in the stomach.
Two other children of the family are Sc.
riously i'll, and it is thought they will d lie.
There is not the slightest clew as to who
administered the poison.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17
shot by Burglars,

LANCASTER, Pa, April 4 EARLY Mon.
day morning in Cecil county, Nd, near
the Lancaster county, Pa, line, Mr.. Gran
vile Richards and his wife were aroused
by the presence of burglars in their room.
Mrs Richards arose and was shot in the
neck, and on Mr.. Richards going to her
rescue he was shot twice in the stomach.
Both are fatally wounded. The murderers
escaped. Mr.. Richards is connected with
the custom house in Baltimore
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17
A Readerscope.

A Lowell Mass genius has invented
a machine which he calls a reader
scope" 1t is designed so as to reflect
the contents of newspaper on the
ceiling of any well lighted room. The
inventor feels certain of being able to
introduce it into barber shops, as it
would enable man to read while being
shaved, and one paper could be made
to serve several customers. -Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17
The Grip in New York.

NEW YORK, April 13-During the past
forty-eight hours forty persons died from
grip symptoms. Nineteen were males
and twenty-one females. Twenty cases
showed marked pneumonia symptoms.
The ages ranged from 6 months to S.
years. At 5 o'clock Monday morning
Louis Wilhelm, cabinet maker, killed
himself by jumping from the fifth story
window at 52l First avenue while in de.
lirium caused by an attack of la grippe.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17
Death of a $50, 900 Stallion.

BUFFALO, N. Y, April 13-Prince Re.
gent, the famous trotting stallion, died
from bronchial pneumonia Saturday
night at the Village Farm stables. Prince
Regent was owned by Charles j. Hamlin,
the noted turfman. A short time ago
Senator Stanford, of California, offered
Mr.. Hamlin $50, 600 for the stallion, but
it was refused. Prince Regent made a
record of 2:161l last year, and was the
largest winner of purses in the grand cir
omit
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17
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The Michigan Mine Fro.

HoUGHToN, Mich, April 10 The Pc.
wable mine timbers are still burning
furiously and the Franklin mine is still
full of hot smoke. The theory of incen-
diary origin has been exploded. There is
no Immediate probability of the fire ex.
hausting itself. The wind is favorable
should the fire come to the furnace
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17

Herkimer county.
N. Y, in 1896.
When very young
he moved to Syca'
more, Ills, with
his parents, where
he grew up and
engaged in mer-
camille business.
He came to Cali
fornia in 1859 and
engaged in mining
for two years. He
returned to Illi-
nois butcame back
to California ! n
1873, locating at
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC,
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW york. nv
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17
Death af N Noted AhoIitiouist

Boston, April l3.-Hiram w Blanch-
ard. an Abolitionist intimately associated
with Garrison, Phillips and other leaders
of the anti-slavery movement. died Mon
day morning at his home in Weponset,
aged 80 years. Up to a few days of his
death he was in active business as car.
penter and builder and fire insurance
an
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17

Don't be afraid to be gracious
through fear that you give false i'm
'ression of your position. 1t is the I'M
xrtain throne occupied by the usurper
that needs constant bolstering. Tb
true king feels secure in bis rights.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17
A Railway Man Resigns.

OMAHA, Neb., April 13.-W. H. Hol-
comb, late vice president and now general
manager of the Union Pacific, has re-.
signed, his resignation to take effect May
,5 f. Dicf inson, formerly general man.
ager of the Union Pacific, will return to
his old position.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17

Natural gas can scarcely be regarded
as q modern discovery, for, like many
of our inventions, it issaid to have been
known among the Chinese long ago.
In its modern utilization, however,
much originality may be fairly claimed
by the Americans.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17
Lynched a Negro Murderer.

ROANOKE, Va. April 3-Alexander
Foote, colored. who murdered j. j.
Meadows, at Bluefeld, w. Va, last Tues.
day morning, was taken from Jail at
Princeton, Mercer county, Va, Saturday
night, and hung to a tree back of the
village school house.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17

San Bernardino In 1885 he received the
Republican nomination for lieutenant
governor and was the only Republican
elected. Washington Bartlett, Democrat,
was elected governor but died soon after
taking office and Waterman filled out the
term, which expired last January. lie
leaves a wife and several children.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17
Scott Will Not Accent.

CHICAGO, April l3.-James w. Scott will
not accept the nomination for president
of the Worlds fair board of directors Mr.
Scott announced this positively Saturday
afternoon and said he would request u
meeting of the nominating committee to
reconsider its action of Friday night.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17
Bold Postoffice Robbery.

ANDALUsIA, Ills, April 13-Wbile Post.
master James Il. Reed was at work in his
Office two masked men entered. r ed
was bound hand and foot, gagged and
tied to the door knob. Letters in the office
were rifled, the cash box containing $25
and some stamps was taken and the rob-
bers left Postmaster Reed was found
next morning by his wife. He was nearly
donI
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17
A certain SKYE terrierused to attempt

A certain Skye terrierused to attempt
deceiving its master by going through
the action of killing a fly, and then as
Stunning an air of success. One day,
however, when proof was given him
that his hypocrisy was detected, he
SUNK under the furniture, evidently
quite ashamed.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17
Death of a Famous Chess PLAYER.

NEW YORK, April 15.-Capt. George
Hensey Mckenzie, the famous chess play
err, was found dead in bed at the Cooper
Union hotel last evening Heart disease
Is supposed to have caused his death.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17
New wor,d,s Fair President.

CHICAGO. April i5-William T. Baker,
Of the board of trade firm Of William T.
Baker 81 Co., was unanimously elected
president of the Worlds Columbian e.
position last night to succeed Lyman J.
Gage. 49, -
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17
Threw 100 Men Out of Work.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, April 14.-The
Petit mill. with a capacity of 1900 bar
rels of -four per day, has shut down,
throwing 100 men out of employment. 1t
was rumored that this action was a result
of a combination.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17
EartnauaIke In California.

VIsALIA, CAL, April 15-About 1890
Monday night a sharp shock of earth.
quake occurred here.
HEARLDsBURG. Cal, April 5.-An
earthquake shock occurred here all IL 40
Monday night
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17
Five Train Hand, Killed.

AsHEvTLLE, n. c., April IA freight
train collided with n work train on the
Tyron City and Melrose. Five colored
train hands were killed and several oth.
orc hurt
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17
WOES OF THE WEST
Opening of the Congress at
Kansas City.
ANIMPoRTANT MOVE INAUGURATED

twenty-five States and Territories Rep
resented at a Gathering to Discuss the
Agricultural Depression and It's Causes
and Remedies.
KANSAS City, April 15-At noon yes
terday the first western commercial con-
gress was called 30 order in Coates opera
house. in this city, with delegates present
from twenty-five states-western and
southern-and territories. The states
represented were California, Washington,
Idaho, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming,
Montana, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Mis-
souri,, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan,
Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Ten
nessee, Alabama, Mississippi. Louisiana,
Georgia, Texas, and Oklahoma. The del
egations are composed mainly Of business
men appointed by the governors of the
various states, with fair proportion of
members of legislatures.
A Suggestive Incident.
A suggestive incident of the opening of
the congress was that when John G.
Wickliffe, one of the leaders of the mob
that massacred the Italians at New Or
leans, was seen on the platform, he was
greeted with vigorous applause. State
Senator Kelly, of Kansas. called the con-
vention to order, and in the temporary Or
ganization Kelly was chosen chairman.
He delivered long address of acceptance,
and laid all the blame for agricultural de-
preston upon a too small circulating me-
dunn. AS a relief, he suggested the free
coinage of silver; the raising of silver
money to the standard of gold.
Governor Francis Makes a Speech.
Governor Francis, of Missouri then
welcomed the delegates. He referred to
the depression in agriculture, and said
that different causes were assigned there
for, but whatever the cause the depres-
sion existed, and remedy was neces-
sary. Heretofore federal legislation had
been in the interests of the east. Con
gress had been favorable 30 the creditor
class, and the west was heavy debtor. Il
was necessary now for The west to stand
together, and there we're many things
that the west desired, in the advocacy of
which it should be unanimous, earnest
and persistent. The west wanted free
trade with Mexico, Canada and South
America and with all the countries Of
the world. The west wanted the Missis-
sippi connected with the great lakes. 1t
wanted improved waterways 1t wanted
an international railway, so that one
could step on a vestibule train at Kansas
City and step off it at Buenos Ayres. 1t
wanted a fuller volume of currency.
Permanent Organization.
After few more speeches recess was
taken to 3 p. M, when there was some
trouble with the credentials, which was
finally smoothed over, and the perma-
nent organization committee reported
the following officers, who were duly
elected: Chairman, Governor ID. r.
Francis, of Missouri; secretary. John w.
Springer, of Illinois; vice presidents, one
from each state. Francis took the chair
and made short speech, and then letters
were read from gentlemen who had been
invited to attend but could not accept the
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-04-17
CLAIMED sv DEATH.

Ex-Governor Waterman. of California,
Dies of Pneumonia.
SAN DIEGO. Cal, April 13.-Ex-Govern'
or Waterman died at 1880 Sunday evening
of pneumonia after brief illness. r..
w. Waterman was born in Fairfield,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-24
CITY AND SUBURBS.
NEWS NOTES GATHERED IN AND
ABOUT A BUSY CITY
THE Old CYCLONE AND A LOAD or HUMAN
ITy COME To EF--DIcKENsoN COUNTY
yAGuENEss PicKANDs pIcKINCs.
LIVELY HORSES on THE RACE
COURSE - Loo sKiDDER
PINcilED - THE Girls
DANCE BRIEFS.

Night before last will hereafter prove a
memorable one in the history OF the
''tyclonc.p A large and Jolly crowd OF
boys and girls were making an evening oi
IL ia sliding down hill on the large
coaster, when collision put an end 20
II. The starting place il generally near
the town hall, and ii was nc this place
where crowd OF twenty people or more,
including a DIAMOND DRILL representa-
tive, boarded the sleigh for a ride down
hill Many were the shouts OF ncrri-
ment which pealed forth amid the crowd
until the rnilrond crossing WAS reached.
Whether the Htccrrr, seated la front. host
his head, or the use 81 his hands and
fct. l. not known. Anyway, on and on.
out of its path IL dasheh. with the speed
81 Il cyconc, straight toward the Miners
Il Lumbcrnnnis supply store. several
boys on board the buhs. seeing the dan
ger lcapcd az II for their lives ttlie writer
WITS one "a ihem.l possible Injury for
life. Oreven death, stared IN tho faces of
that opce-ioilv party, still cinging on.
Trnmbley, acting brakeman, applied the
brake to the ground, while the steers
man. Andrew Colfman. held his post. and
he says, attempted bis utmost 90 get IL
Co the middle OF the street. but TO no
avail. There was crash, human forms
thrown through the air, and then came
heariending proans from the injured,
scattered here and there upon the side
walk The person hurt most Is prob
ably Andrew Cnifmnn. who seemed To
have received internal Injuries. 4 young
Mdy bv name of MARY Oilanneme
also received injuries; SO. too, did Miss
Lizzie Weycker One OF the forward
runners happened TO strike an electric
/ light pole and then glance of. Had the
.Cyclnne" struck the pole squairly, no
doubt not a few mournerS would there
be at this writing. That no one was
killed outright, or even MANNED. Is
miraculous, and all who were on board
cnn offer praises. Cyclone received
bad breakages- the king-bolt, an iron
bar 81 an inch IN diameter was broken in
two separate pieces.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-24
DICKINSON COUNTY, NOW.
FROM QulNNEsEo To DlcKENsoN, AMI
FROM DICKINSON To OBLIVION,

FROM QUlNNEsEo To nlcKENsON, AND
FROM DIcKENsoN TO OBLIVION
It's Dickinson county. now--Q uinnesec
no more The Menominee Range, oi
Thursday. gives "A rule map showng the
counties al Iron, Marquette and
Menuminee, with dotted lineS 10 show
the vaguenezs OF Dickinson. 4he map,
composed by blacksmith and made to
show lust the reverse o. the true local
ton, il OF mighty little value. Within
the past week the writer has c0nSersed
with residents oF Marquette and
Menoniurc counties regarding the new
county, and has arrived at the concIu-
sion that il will find very little cor no
support outside 81 Iron Mountain.
Norway and all the towns between there
and Menomnee ARE against the division ;
kAl4rume;te has the bars mp, and Iron
T<sac anything In the scheme to adj
a I6I ~ u IL said. by parties who pre-
Mint there will be more
<Ilf|I y kRpport right ~ the
the cSrcfftI people
to intlmntc IN 'kk2ill
Marquette county,
territory may be tikeU>
to form, part 81 the new e.
disintcrtsied person who viii ~
the map will see just what portT
Marquette county belongs in coKn6n
/ justice to Iron, and they will rapidly
convince themselves that the essence 81
gall IL mnnopolized by the Marquette
pcople.--lron Mountain journal
good many people az this end 81 the
county who ~ first favored county di-
vision, nre now either openly opposed to
| il, or ARE indifferent as TO whether "a new
1 county IN organized or not. 1t ~ no
more selfish in Mr.. Wocssner 20 oppose
county division than IL IL for the demo
cratic portion Of the county officials who
are Enlly AZ much opposed ton division
ais h Mr.. Woessner. Opposition Ca the
scheme IL growing in this quarter OF the
county. md without doubt large remnn-
strances will be sent 90 the legislature
opposing -Menominee Herald.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-24
which won the second prize Of $50. Al
though the races were considerably one
sideo, everybody was pleased.
HURT WHILE sKIDpING.
A wooDsAfAN rs PAINFULLY HuRr WHILE
AT His WORK

Charley Ogrcn, who II viii he remem-
bercd narrowly escaped a fatality az the
llemlock mine astspring by bcisf struck
with a ialhng bucket, and with other hi.
luries bad a leg broken, was again unfnr.
tunate Monday morning. Charley on
the morning IA question, was skiddirx
logs AZ Terricn's lumber camp ON fi.e
Deer river. He was hauling a heavy lu1
TO the skid-way and in making a turn,
around a birch trSe. slipped backward.
when he was caught between the tree aud
log. IL was a II.ightful Jam Oh that same
unlncky leg. He WAS taken rs the cnms,.
where Il WAS necessary, in order 10 re-
move the footwear, TO cat the same, his
loot and leg hnying swollen SO Every
thing to the mans comfort wne done AMI
a short time from then be was conveyed
to his home IN this city, where he IL now
receiving treatment. IL will lay him IN
again for long spell
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-24

The f. H. c.--interprcted means onr
giils-rave calico dnncing party and.
supper ia Roberts hall hist evening.
The attendance WAS large, music lAlli-
son'sl fine and the participants actually
forgot to gu home until the morning
whistles reminded them that anotherdav
was born. The young ldipk lahnnd u
a DISADVANTAGES but made aglowiug sue
cess OF their liiut party and desire Ia re-
turn thanks "a those whu rendered as-
hisfance
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-24

AN AFTERNOON or SPORT ON .RuNRLE
LAKE PARK A WEEK AGO.

AN AFTERNOON or SPORT ON RuNKLE
LAKE Park A WEEK AGO.
The races which were 10 occur on
Wednesday. January IL, on Runkel
Lake Park, were postponcd, and oc-
cured on Saturday last. The day was
clear. and the air fresh aud cool. Hun
dreds 81 people congremtcd around
about the firrt-class course early IN the
afternoon. waiting for the sport Co com
mence. Four entries were made, being
horses ownel by y. g. Lockwood q. r..
OleAon, &. r.. Roberts and II u. Brccks
All the animals are magnificent epcci.
mems - horseiiesh, and . good race was
looked for. w. T.. Sullivan drove OLE
sons horse, and won the $40 prize, win
ming the first two heats. Breck with
drew his horse after the first heat. Lou
Clamp drove Lockwood'r horse. while
Veterinary Surgeon &. :. Mckenna wis
tile jockey driving Capt. Roberts horse,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-24

Daniel Spafiord, Of Green Bay, has fall
len heir 90 S11 900. WINDY" Spaifonl.
rs be II better known, is non-in-law ~
MIR. aud Mrs. julius Mcisler. this city.
The relative willing the amount mns
Norris Spaflord an uncle, who lived AZ
Montreal, Can. The heir whu is q hard
toillng man, WIS unloading wood from
his dray when the news reached him. It
i "A windfall 10 Windy
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-24

An exchange suggests that every luu-
Der camp havea register ia which eacIl
employee can place his name and that 81
his friends, with their place -of residence.
To whom word may bc sent In csise az
their sickness or death So many men
are killed in the woods every winter. nud
no one knows where 10 write 20 give In.
formation. This would be very wise
step
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-24

Officers and members az CRYSTAL Divis-
ion mo. 90. Uniform Rank. are hereby
notified that regular meeting aud drill
will be held in Castle hail. Friday even
ing, January 80, 1891, commencing nt
eight o'clock. Present Yourselves in
uniform, with fatigue caps. A full at
tendance desired.
j. T.. HA0ERMAN, captain.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-24

Property owners ia the village ~ Crys-
tai Falls are hereby notified that now IL
the tnx.paying time. 10 nyoidextra ms
sessment. Gull and pny Your tax before
February .. G.. s. MMN.
Tax Collector.