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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-09
MIR. Cleveland and Mr.. Childs.

From the Springfield Mass Republican (Ind.N.
George W. Childs newspaper, the PhiIadel-
pha LEDGER, has been giving the facts concern
ing Mr.. Cleveand's actions with so much CON
Germ for truth and fairness that the story Roes
that the Ledger will be the Presidents official
mouthpiece during the next four years The
pleasant relations between the Led gers editor
and MIR. Cleveland are no secret, and the papers
criticism assure to be- inspired by high motives
The Ledger can never be any ones organ, how.
ever, nor is Mr.. Cleveland likely 20 have an
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-09

The Col. lngersoll spoken Of in connection
with the mission to Rome is not the famous
Col. "Bob." He would hardly do to send
to the Holy City. Besides, he ia q repub
lican. Tho other Ingersoll is the ex-sov-
ernor OF Connecticut. He is democrat
and believes In orthodox Christianity.
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Amendm1 ant Accented.

Frons the Baltimore American (Repl
The esteemed SAVANNAH News calls President
Cleveland "A New Ruler" The NEWS is wrong
The President is the nations executive, but he
is not its ruler. The people are the sovereigns.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-09

Under the new base ball rules the pitcher
will not be the only player in the game.
The felders will be given chance to show
their mettle
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-09
A New Argument Against Corsets.
From the Times Democrat.

A New Argument Against Corsets.
From the Times Democrat.
This
Is the
shape of
q womRn's waist,
on which a corset tight
Is laced. The ribs deformed
by being squeezed, press
on the lungs, till they're
diseased. The heart
is jammed and
cannot pump;
the liver
is
tor
Did lump;
the stomach,
crushed, cannot
digest; aud in mess
are all impressed There
fore, this silly woman grows to
but thinks she has a lovely
shape, though hideous
as crippled ape.
This is
awoman's
natural waist,
which corset never
yet disgraced. Inside IL
Is mine of health. Outside,
of charms it has q wealth.
IL ia thing of beauty
true, and a sweet Joy
forever new. 1t
needs no arJful
padding vile,
or hustle big TO
give it "style "
It's strong and solid,
plump and sound, and
around. Alasi il women
only knew the mischief that
these corsets do, they'd let
Dame Nature have her
way, and never try her
waste to stay"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-09

The worlds fair is to be closed on SUM-
days But, In order to make up for 1t as
Gar as possible, DR.. Talmags is to be invited
TO preach in the largest theater in the city
during the fair season.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-09

Those New Orleans people are making
prizs-igh,S too common for their own
good. After a while prize mill viii be
90 greater attraction than a trst-olsss
opera.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-09


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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-09

Ex-Gov. Gray, of Indiana, appears to be
the Micawber Of the new administration.
He is waiting tor somethiug-anything
TO turn up.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-09
CURRENT COMMENT.
Eigh Grade Appointments Rxpet

From, the Ne,0 York World (Dem.).
President Cleveland has sound convictions on
this subject, and the full courage Of them. We
shall look for high grade of appointments I'M
der the new administration
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-09

There is standing room only" in the
congregation of office-seekers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-09
OVR NEW YORh OFFICE.

w, IL. Flynn, General Advertising Agent
Of the MoRENe NKws Office q PARK nov,
Rev York. Al advertising business outside OF
The states Of Georgia, Florida and South Caro-
Itrs will he managed by him
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-08-11
Probate Order .
STATE OF MICHIGAN


COUNTY OF SfsLAwAssEE 3D.
-St a session of the Probate Court for said
County held ut the Probate Office, in the city
OF Corunna on the Goth day OF July, in the
year one thousand, eight hundred and ninety
three.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge Of Probate.
In the matter of the estate Of Sarah Ii.
Clmmin, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition, duly veri
fed, of Sarah +. Ford praying that q certain
instrument now on file in this Court, purporting
to be the last will and testament of deceased,
may be admitted to probate, and that admins.
tgation with the will annexed may be granted to
James b. f. Curtis or to some other suitable
person.
Thereupon it is ordered, that Monday, the
MSt day of August next, at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon, be assigned for the hearing of said
petition, and that the heirs at law of said de-
ceased, and all other persons Interested in said
estate are required to appear at session of
said Court then to be holden at the Probate
Office, in the city of Corunna and show cause, If
any there be, why the prayer OF the petitioner
should not be granted.
And it is further ordered that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in said
estate, of the tendency of said petition, and
the hearing thereof, by causing a copy of this
order to be published in THE TIMES, a news
paper printed and circulated in said county of
Shiawassee for three successive weeks previous
to said day Of hearing.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge of Probate.
BY KATHERINE h. KELSEY,
Probate Register.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-08-11
Probate Order.
STATE OF MICHIGAN. | ,

J
At a session of the Probate Court for said
county, held at the Probate Office in the City
of Corunna on the 18th day of July, in the year
one thousand eight hundred and ninety-three.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge Of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Charity Rob.
ertson, deceased On reading and filing the
petition, duly verified, of Archibald Robertson.
praying that certain instrument now on file
in this Court purporting to be the last will and
testament of said deceased, may be admitted to
probate.
Thereupon it is ordered that Monday, the
18th day of August, next at ten o'clock in the
forenoon, be assigned for the hearing of said Pc
tition and that the heirs at law of said deceased
and all other persons interested in said estate,
are required to appear at session of said Court,
then to be holden In the Probate office, in the
City of Corunna and show cause, IL any there
be, why the prayer of the petitioner should not
be granted.
And il is further ordered that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in said es-
tate, of the tendency Of said petition, and the
hearing thereof by causing copy Of this order
to be published in THE TINES, newspaper
printed and circulated in said County of Shia-
wassee, for three successive weeks previous to
said day of hearing. MATTHEW BUSH.
Judge of Probate.
BY KATHERINE E. KELSEY,
Probate Register.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-08-11
Probate Order.
STATE OF MICHIGAN, ! g

COUNTY OF sHIAwAssEE 50
At n session of the Probate Court for said
County held at the Probate office, in the City
of Corunna on the 2ist day of JULY in the
year one thousand eight hundred and ninety
three
Present Matthew Bush, Judge OF Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Harrison s..
Bugbee, deceased
on reading and filing the petition, duly veri-
fed of Frank ii. Bugbee, praying that a certain
instrument now on file in this Court, purporting
to be the last will and testament Of deceased,
may be admitted TO probate.
Thereupon IL is ordered, that Monday, the
2ist day of August next, at ten o'clock in the
forenoon, be assigned for the hearing of said
petition, and that the heirs at law of said de-
ceased and all other persons interested In said
estate are required to appear at session of said
Court, then to be holden In the Probate Office,
In the city of Corunna, and show cause, II any
there be, why the prayer Of the petitioner
should not be granted.
And 1t is further ordered that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in said
estate, OF the tendency OF said petition, and the
hearing thereof, by causing copy OF this order
to be published In THE TIMES, q newspaper
printed and circulated in said county of shia-
wassee, for three successive weeks previous to
said day of hearing.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge of Probate,
By KATHERINE f. KELSEY
Probate Register
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-08-11

The success of Mrs. Annie M. Beam, of
McKeesport, Penn, in the treatment of
darrhGa in her children will undoubtedly
be of interest to many mothers. She says:
~ spent several weeks in Johnstown, Pa,
after the great flood, on account Of my hus-
band being employed there. We had sew
eral children with us two of whom took the
diarrh9a very badly. got some of Cham
berlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhea Rem
edy from Rev. Mr.. Chapman. 1t cured
both of them. 1 know OF several other
cases where 1t was equally successful. 4
think 1t cannot be excelled and cheerfully
recommend it." % and so cent bottles for
sale by johnson & Henderson.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-08-11
DR.. WASHINGTON,
Throaf and Lung Sur

Throat and Lung Sur
geon, of IS McCaul St.,
Toronto, has returned
from Europe, where he
has been visiting the
Throat and Lung Hospi'
tails. His experience has
been great, and his visit
to London, Paris and
Vienna will largely In
crease his present stock
of knowledge in his
special line.
DR.. Washington grad.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-08-11
NORMAN POTTEN


NORMAN POTTEN
Suit pending in the Circuit Court for the
County of Shiawassee, in Chancery, at Corunna
on the 18th day of July, A. ID. 1928.
In this cause ii appearing from AFFIDAVIT on
file, that the Defendant, Norman Potter, is not
o resident of this State, but last resided al
Fitzburg, in the State of Michigan, on motion
OF S. s. Miner Compartments Solicitor, it is
ordered that the said Defendant Norman Pot
ter, cause his appearance to be entered herein,
within four months from the date OF this order,
and in case of his appearance that he cause his
answer to the Compliments Bill OF Complaint
TO be fled and u copy thereof to be served on
said Compliments Solicitor, within twenty
days after service on him OF copy of said bill,
and notice of this order; and that in default
thereof, said bill be taken as confessed by the
said nonresident Defendant.
And 1t is further ordered, that within twenty
days the said Complainant cause notice of
this order to be published in The TIMES, a
newspaper printed, published and circulating in
said county, and that such publication be con-
tinued there at least once in each week, for six
weeks in succession, or that lie cause copy of
this order to be personally served on said non
resident Defendant, at least twenty days before
tho time above prescribed for his appearance.
JONATHAN G.. KNIGHT,
81 s. MINER, Circuit Court Commissioner.
Cempladnants Solicitor
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-08-11

Sufferers from Piles
Should know that the Pyramid Pile Cure
will promptly and effectually remove
every trace of them. Any druggist will
get it for you.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-08-11
OUR MODERN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Ram IL In, cram Il in,
Children's heads are hollow;
Slam IL in, jam 1t in,
Still there's more to follow;
Hygiene and history, -
Astronomic mystery,
Algebra, histology,
Latin, etymology,
Botany, geometry, s&
Greek and trigonometry; -
Ram 1t In, cram IL in, SNf
Children's heads are hollow.
Rap it in. tap it in;
What are teachers paid for?
Bang 1t In, slam 1t in;
What are children made for?
Ancient archaeology,
Aryan philology,
Parsody, zoology,
Physics, climatology,
Calculus and mathematics,
Rhetoric and hydrostatics:
Hoax 1t in, coax 1t in,
Children's heads are hollow.
Scold it in. mold it in,
All that they can swallow;
Fold 1t in, hold 1t In,
Still there's more to follow.
Faces pinched, sad and pale.
Tell the same unvarying tale,
Tell of moments robbed from sleep,
Meals untasted, studies deep;
Those who've passed the furnace
through
With aching brow will tell to you
How the teacher crammed il in,
Rammed it in, jammed 1t in,
Crunched it in, punched it i'm.
Rubbed it in. dubbed 1t in,
Pressed il and caressed IL In,
Raped it in and slapped it in,
When their heads were hollow.
-Arthur's Home Magazine.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-08-11

DR.. Washington grad (The above cut repre-
uated in 1872, at Victoria sents Zinc Respira-
the same year passed the act OF breathing.)
the examination of the College OF Physicians
and Surgeons, Ont Since 1880 DR.. Washington
has devoted his whole time to the speciality OF
Throat and Lung Diseases.
DISEASES TREATED.-Catarrn OF the Head
and Throat, Catarrhal Deafness, Chronic Brcn-
chitis Asthma and Consumption; also Loss OF
Voice. Sore Throat, Enlarged Tonsis, P0lypus
of the Nose, or any other Nasal distractions
removed wishout the knife.
DIR. Washington will visit this city soon. Date
and location will be duly announced In this card.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-08-11
Order of Publication.
NELLIE POTTER

STATE OF MICHIGAN
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE In Chancery
COUNTY OF SBIAwksSEE.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-08-11
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.

There are electric drawbridges.
In 1900 the French made five kinds Of
wheat bread.
Socrates was said to be the ugliest man
of his time.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-08-11

FLORIDA! III was on the last Gay OF
May, 1889, that De Soto and his chivalric
band landed at what is now called Tam
pa bay and hoisted the Spanish flag as
they took possession of the country in
the name of Charles V. The scene was
one of surprising loneliness A luxuri-
Gus mass of laurels covered the ground
beyond the narrow sandy beach, while
beyond them lowered the mastlike palm,
the stately live oak and the gorgeous
magnolia. A long distance from the sea
groves of lemon and orange trees gave to
the landscape the appearance of a flow
cry wilderness, here and there divided
by quiet lagoons. Huge vines clambered
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-08-11

PATENTS !
- n-Raa-A THOS S. SPRACUE SON,
AvMUl Al Il Attorneys and Solicitors Of Pat
1UM I XVI ! Y ents. United States and foreign.
u Correspondence solicited Instruc-
LIN ~ ton Pamphlet free. 81 WEST
CONGRESS STREET. DETROIT,
MICH. Established 1866.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-08-11

pY. e. C. Vests Nerve and Brain Treatment
cold under positive written guarantee, by author
nd agents only, to cure Weak Memory; Loss OF
brain and Nerve Power; Lost Manhood; Quickness;
Hefyoasness; Lassitude; all Drains; Loss Of Power
N the aenerative Organs In either sex, caused by
robacco, Opium Tor Liquor, which soon lead to
Misery, Consumption, Insanity and Death. By NAH,
q box; for S. with written guarantee to cure or
rufund money. VESTS COUGH SYRUP. A certain
ssro for Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Group,
Whooping Cough, Sore Throat. Pleasant to take.
xmsl size discontinued Old 5Oc. size, 26c. OLD
u a&ze, now SOC. GUARANTEES issued only By
JOHNSON & HENDERSON, AGENTS
OWOSSO, MICH.
-all or send stamp for samples.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-18
cOUUENcEYENT IT YALE DIVINITY SCHOOL.

Ncw-lIavcn, Conn. May 1.-THE commencement
exercise, Of the Yale Theological school were begun
I'm Eniren Chapel at 10 80 o'clock this morning aid
were attended by about 500 people. President Tin
orhy Dwight presided. After prayer and hymn the
graduating class:
The Ministry rs Stewardship George Henry
Flint, NJ A.. Villains college Lincoln. Mas.
The Christian Ideal Of Education,7 Frank CurtisS
Putnam. -. A.. Amherst College. Buffalo. y. Y.
Vested Rights In the House OF God.' Charles
Edward Harris, Is. A., Yale University, stafford
SPRINGS Conn.
"Thc Modern Prophet" Lincoln Baker Goodrich.
Il. A.. Amherst College, Plairflcd. y. J.
.sovonurola the Reormer," Evan Evans. 4. A..
Marietta College. Cincinnati.
.What China Needs" Charles Edward Ewing,
l.. A.. Amherst College, Dar,rIs. Mas.
The rnrcalizcd Idea IT, Journalism Warren Joseph
Nou,on II. A., Amherst College, Centre sandwich,
n. II.
The New Education and the Christian Spirit"
Albert Putnam Davis. u. A.. Amherst COLLEGE, Hyde
Park. Mass.
Professor Fisher. Of III" Theological Department
delivered the angnal parting address to the class
rcnortlnc unon thc high standard set by the class
IN mer,or,ous scholarship and character, and bidding
them godspccd In their uiur" life work. The parting
"a. ,.s,,o, Ia H. Francis Cane. OF CRANKY Conn.,
wa, then ,ing after wh"Ii inc cN"rcitS Oh VI"
morning closed with the l"nedicilon.
At = o'clock the nhnlihi m'"'hg OF inc a'h'ini q,
the schoo was held l. Marrnand th'pcl. The ANIMAL
r,c.,,inn ia ,nnnbers and friends OF the school this
evening closed the cNcri,rN. inc srndriuiB cESa
numbers Ihiriy three n'mn''s'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-18

relative TO the Chinese Exclusion law. Secretary
Gresham refuses to talk about the interview, further
than TO say that II was very pleasant, ana 'ha' ne
iders the Chinese Minister a of great ability
Congressman Caminett OF California, had short
conference with the President this morning ana lett
the White House feeling assured that 1t was Mr..
Clevcands intention to that the Chinese Kes'ric-
ton act was enforced. Mr.. Caminctt denied that II
would take anything like the sum OF money that has
been mentioned to enforce the act for the reason mat
those Cinnamon entitled 10 remain would have 10
secure the certificates their expense ana those
against whom the law is really aimed VIII De
frightened out of the country the moment an honest
attempt Is made TO enforce II. lie says that the I'M
position of the punishment prescribed-a year nj haru
labor-uron few OF The offenders VIII De sunc'e' W
drive all the others out, and that the United states
will not be called upon 10 deport The great mass vi '
people Mr.. Caminctt is of tie opinion 'h't ,ie au
ditOnal money needed will be voted at me heNt 80
sion and he fears no repeal Of the law II was uu.i
stood that the President Is TO hold conrI'le0 "l
the secretary Of the Treasury for the purpose Vi u
yisinc means for the enforcement OF the law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-18
THEY LAUGH AT ECKHOLDS SUM-
YEw.YoRK ANARCHIsTs DO NOT BELIEVE HIS
IMPROBABLE YARN.

NEw-YoRK ANARCHIsTs DO NOT BELIEVE HIS
IMPROBABLE YARN.
Otto Fckhold. the Anarchist who Is In the Queens
County Jail In Long Island city. repeated to reporters
yesterday the improbable yarn he told IN Justice
sohummachcrs court In Middle Village Long lsah"'
on Tuesday, TO the effect that tmriy-hve Anarchists
from Maspth attended the May, Day demonstrations III
Union square on May =, $780,. prepared 10 dow up
the police with dynamite. Henry Rupprech. the
foreman Of T.. " Crapdall's whiting factory OF Mas
peth carried a satchel full OF dynamite bombs TO the
demonstration. Eckhod said. Eckhold, when seen IN
the jail yesterday. said
Il am e5ng to dlvuge the secrets and inside
wording Of the Anarchists so far rs l know, ana
expose the real causes Of the fires which almost
made paupers OF the people Of Mispcth. The Anarch
i,t. e Masprth had but one principal object
view the avengng Of their brethren who hanged
In Chicago for the Iaymarket riot. Their plans
were modelled somewhat after those Of the Irish
Invinclbcs who caused the death " Lord Frederick
CavcndIsh and Under Secretary Burke In Phoenix
Park In 1se2. They were first to get square with
tho police and ancrward with the CAPITALISTS
When asked who was responsible for the burning
Of Murphy's Coopcngc Works. Eckhold smiled and
said
Il Understand that Frank Muller. one OF the An
archistS. swears that he set fire to 1t and that com
PEELED him do II at the point Of revolver Henry
Rupmccht Is n rich man. worth over SiJ 600. and II
his bail Is not Increased he will not It. here wien
his trial up. The dynamite found In the
cng;e room Of Crandall's factory not put there
for keeping. but for the double purpose Of blow
ing up tho factory and Hssassinntng Capitalist Gran
dali IN the event OF The strike being unsuccs sui
When take tho witnes, stand will tell every thing
Mr. Crandal said yesterday that he cJn-idcrcd him
self the lncLlest Long Island Constable Hook,
who went TO see superintendent iyrcs Yesterday, said
that he believed every word ERhold had uttered.
The New York Anarchists profess not Ia believe Eek
holds story John Most laughed nj the story yes
tertay. and said that he believed Erkholi was simply
telling Hes 20 shield himself. Emma Goldman said
thai Kupprccht was too much of Il coward 10 MAKE
dynamite. TO carry II. or To- use II.
Police Superintendent Eyrncs said Yesterday that he
had no knowledge that Anarchists ever attended
meeting, IN this thy with the intention OF using
dynamite bombs In case Of police Interference with
the meetings.
Those people the natural enemies of law and
order" h said and they are inclined 10 make mis-
chief II they dared. They are cOwarily lot, how
ever and most OF their threats empty talk.