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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-01-12
SHE GOT A BARGAIN.
Better Than That, She Knew How to Use 1t
After Getting It.

Better Than That, She Knew How to Use 1t
After Getting 1t.
A lady surrounded the bargain coun-
Der of one of the big retail stores on
Sixth avenue the other day and cap
tured fragment of china silk with
which she wanted to make screen.
To accomplish this required degree of
strategy and physical exertion sufficient
to equip college eleven for active serv-
ice on the gridiron. But she got there.
II spent the whole afternoon, :" said
she to friend, and when got home
l figured the whole thing up. l could
have bought the same stuff up stairs at
the regular counter for 80 cents yard,
and wanted only 81 yards. Well,
that mean little clerk sold me four yards
for 30 cents--it was remnant, you
know--so found had been trodden
upon for about two hours and squeezed
black and blue and had lost just cents
by the operation.
"But, law, that's nothingl What do
you s'pose? Why, when examined
that silk the next day, found ahole in
every fold.
"Mad2 Well, think was madl My
husband laughed at me. He says wom-
en- were born to be fooled, don't you
know-that most of us haven't sense
enough to spread an umbrella when it
rains.
What would you dor asked him.
"'Do, says he, I'd throw that away
and never go back to that store again.
. Not much, says 1. I'm going to
make them take that back If die for
it. Now therel And il you should miss
me when night comes, you'll find my re
mains at the foot Of the china silk coun-
teri
II went back. After another two
hours of shutting and crowding got a
chance to confront the young man who
sold me that silk. I was prepared to
make him ashamed of himself, now
tell you. But he merely looked at 1t and
said in bored sort of way, oh, yes,
that is the same piece of silk Mrs. Blank
returned last week.
YES, ] was stricken dumb. II there
had been room enough, I'd have drop
ped But that's nothing. Let me tell
You. While he was making out my re-
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-01-12

astoria is Dr. Samuel Pitchers prescription
and Children. Opium, Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance 1t is harmless substitute
for Paregoric, Drops Soothing Syrups, and Castor
1t Pleasant. guarantee is thirty years. by
Millions of Mothers. Castoria destroys Worms and aays
feverishness. Castoria prevents vomiting Curd
Diarrhoea and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teething troubles, constipation and fatuency
Castoria assimates the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and sleep. Gas.
tora is the Childrcn's Panacea Mothers Friend.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-01-12

Aluminium has been put into anoth-
or use. The French coCturieres now use
the metal in the making of the modern
gown. A hoop of aluminium is placed
in the bottom of the skirt for the pur-
pose of making it hang well.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-01-12

Although the French president trav1
els free on the railways during his Off
cial tour in France, his secretary calcu-
lates what it would have cost if paid
for at regular rates, and this sum is
handed over to be distributed among
the poorest paid of the railway men.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-01-12

An auctipneer in a New England city
recently sold horse at auction for 30
cents. The horse was SO bony that the
auctioneer said, by way of explanation,
that they the bones) were exhibited
Intentionally, for the purpose of show
ing that none had been extracted. -
Profitable Advertising.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-01-12
Hopeless.

Physician severely)--I have no hest
tation in saying, sir, that your wife's
nervous fits are occasioned by your stay.
ing out so late every night.
Witherby-Great heavens, doctor,
didn't know she was suffering from an
incurable isease!-Exchange.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-01-12
Castoria.

"Castoria is SO well adapted to children tha1
recommend it as superior toany prescription
known to me-"
Fl. A. ARCHER, M. D.,
III So Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. z.
"Our physicians in the children's depart,
ment have spoken highly of their expert.
ence in their outside practice with Castoria,
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet we are free to confess that tho
merits of Castoria has won us to look with
favor upon it."
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DrsPENsARY,
Boston, MasR
ALLEN G. SMITH, Pres.
,rray Street, New York City.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-01-12
Another Made Happy, Because Cured.

For years have suffered with very serious disease of
the Kidneys bladder and prostate gland and had be-
come 80 bad that was forced to draw my water with
had to draw the water EVERY HOUR, DAY AND NIGHT.
This constant irritation brought abcess Of the prostate
gland which became chronic and discharged constantly
and which would often lay up for weeks at time.
No one knows what suffered from the foul condition
was in My liver and stomach became much involved
that could neither eat nor digest anything. went to
had not sat up four hours In many months only
went to please my family as had no faith | could be
helped and firmly believed would be in my grave in
less than six months Now however, after MONTHS
of Dr. Humphreys treatment am so well | consider
further attention wholly unnecessary Dr. Humphrey
has done more for me than | thought in the
power of to domore than he ever promised. can
pass my water without drawing IT, sleep well nights with
out getting up and am TAXING Of GREAT aeyyer
ance from most dreadful condition
D. F. JocELYN,
West Haven, Mich
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-01-12
Castoria.

sCastoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good effect upon their children"
Dr. G. O. OsaooD,
Lowell, Mass.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-01-12

"Castoria Is the best remedy for children Of
which am acquainted. hope the day is not
far distant when mothers illconsider the real
interest Of their children, and use Castoria in
stead Of the variousquack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their threats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
DIR. J. +. KNcHELoE,
Conway, Ark
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-01-12
And SILL Another.

For the past e chit wears have been afflicted with Sc
we're case OF Dropsy extending all my body and such
shortness of breath could scarcely get up or down
myself went to DR. Humphrey at the hotel in Ionia
fully believing that could see some great specialist
from the city could be c,lred The Doctor has done
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-01-12

wonders for In the short space of two months my
dropsy Is rapidly leaving and certain will get
entirely WELL feel like woman and go about my
work most well ever. MRS. CLARTsA BEACH
The above statement 10 literally true.
VIM. A. BEACH, Ionia Mich.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-01-12


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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-01-12

a Hover tn
dpg of h rim
for Heart Troubles Kidney Disease but
m ss Hf a s'%
81 scargsh the boo i al hp b. e
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-01-12

Company, n Murray Street, York City,
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-01-12

Five years ago was stricken with apoplexy, which
made well nigh helpless and which passing off left
my right side parayzed to such extent could not
lift my do more than hobbe around with
During this time had spells of vomiting with
complete loss Of appetite. partially recovered from
this attack but while driving chickens from my garden
taken with another seizure which made me 80 help
less that have been only able TO get about with the
greatest difficulty employed the best doctors could
find. Six different ones worked over with me little
benefit until last spring | called upon Dr. Holman
Humphrey the hotel In Ionia and commenced
ment with him. Four weeks afterwards / walked from
my house to town, mile and half and back, which
had done for two years. during which time could
hobble to the road which by my house.
have reganed the of myself all go where please,
all alone and walk all have mind to. ! eat we'll,
sleep WELL and live old again, whereas before
was worse than dead. Before taking DR.. Holman 8.
Humphreys treatment my bowels did not move for q
week OF more At time. Now am regular clock,
and take pleasure In urging the afflicted to DR..
Humphrey and be cured. Z. O. PTrLLrPs,
Ionia Mich.
had suffered for years with serious deafness from
H. 49, -
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-01-12

LaG rppCat ,Caarrh Bhi % tom
Bowels, Kdneysand dder Rect
ralga, Diseases OF ONE and o o I'M
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-01-12

had suffered for years with serious deafness from
tarrh DR.. Humphrey cured me.
REv. IRA b. CARD, Hillsdale, Mich
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-31

labor Commissionsr Wright. the Strike
investigators. Carries an "AnnuaL"
Did Labor Commissioner Carroll II
Wright 20 out to Chicago on Pullman
pass 10 inS estigat the Pullman strike?
Commissioners Wright according to his
own statement. carries "A pass and uses 1t
whom he pleases. but hs says no didn't
use IL in going to Chicago. Yes United
States Labor Commissioners Carroll ID.
Wright the Chairman OF the special
labor commission appointed by President
Cleveland 20 investigate the recent
strike at Pullman, and {, inquire
into the treatment OF Pullman's I'M
fortunate starving employees. has Pull
man sleeping car pass In his pocket He
can feel IL press against his broad bosom
whenever he leans forward to question
witnesses as to the condition of affairs In
the "mo1el town" His feelings can only
be surmised when the evidence Is damag-
ing 10 Pullman, his friend and patron, TO
whom he Is under obligations for many a
ride In the palatial sleeping cars Com
missioner Wright's pass is an "annuaL" 1t
entities him to ride free In any Pullman
car at any time I'm any part OF the United
States He Is not required TO put up 81 for
a nights rest in "a Pullman bunk. as less
favored individuals without q @pull" must
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-31


Pres dent Dcbs. OF the American
Railway Union, In his testimony before
tho strike commission, now In session
word that a strike In Pullman was Inn
minent and of his coming to Chicago
to investigate. 81 found" he said,
"that the men were working for the
Pullman Company at wages upon
which they could not live. l found shat
salaries had been cut time and again,
until the skill cd mechanics were work.
Ing their live, away for wages not suf-
ficient for o common lab9rer; that the
town of Pullman with its shops, its
houses and its stores. was so schemed
that every penny the workingmen
made found its way back into the COM
pany's Golfers. In fact, l found tho
workingmen of Pullman in pitiable
condition. The strike followed. or
derel b. the men themselves. Then
came the boycott, ordered by duly
elected delegates ID our convention,
and then followed the railroad strikes,
ordered b. the various local unions,
each of which had G ievances OF its
own"
Cured had there Teen no Pullman
NO: the Pullman strike was the
prime cause. We desired to stop Pull
mans cars and shut off his income.
thus forcing him to arbtrate. BIT
the railroad men had grievances OF
their own. The General Managers
Association had been organized with
the avowed intention OF giving as
sistance to railroads in labor troubles.
The evident aim was to drive organi ed
labor from existence. No eooner had
this q ISOLATION been formed than q
systematic reduction of raj TOAD wages
al over the country began. The cuts
were made n one road at time and
In one department at time, but the
sys. ematic regu arity with which they
appeared wa; sufficiently significant.
The men were ready to strike and felt
they had cause. But the troub 9
would not have come when it did had
it not been for the Pu Imam mater"
Mr.. peb5 then said that Within five
days after the strike was declared the
union had the railroad Leatel. They
were paralyzed, he said, "but just at
that time injunction5 were sown broad
cast and shortly forward the ficials
of the American Railway Union were
arrested Ior contempt OF urt. That
beat us. 1t wash the railroads or the
army, but the power of the Unitod
States courts that beat u.s." in reply to
/ question Mr.. pebs said that the union
had taken every possible means to pre-
vent rioting ana disorder. I'VE OH
| jected to The presence OF the Federal
! troops, but not to the State troops and
/ police.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-31
smothered to Death.

A terrific gas explosion occurred in
breast 62 on sixth level of the Franklin
mine. at Franklin, near Seattle, Wash,
Friday afternoon. sixty-two miners
were imprisoned and thirty seven were
killed The fire was soon extlnguished
and the work OF taking out the bodies be-
gan. All we're recovered 1t Is evident
that all the men had time TO come out.
for those at work in the farther breast
reached the shaft In safety, while those
who were nearest the shaft and conse-
quently more removed from danger
all persisted from asphy xiation. They
evidently believed they were in perfect
safety at the fire. but while they staid
the smoke oozed from some outside place
farther south and the bodies were all found
south OF breast 90. within n space Of 500
feet Several men were badly bruised and
tho colore man was taken out With
broken neck, cir wounds indicating they
had thrown themselves against post and
timbers OF the gangway In wild and des-
perate endeavor TO escape but a majority
of the bodies bear no marks at all, not
even "a scratch. and their features ere in
quiet repose. indicating that their death
had leon a speedy and painless one.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-31
TelegraphIc CLICKS.

A GANG OF incen1iaries / at work In
Florence S. c.
A BOOM has been started in Now
York for Henry George for Mayor.
JOSEPH BALLS, colored, died at En-
poria, Kas., at the age Of III years.
The river aud harbor bill ha, be-
come law without the Presidents
slgnatu' Q.
Cor. JOHN ARKiNs, manager of the
Rocky Mountain News, died at Dem
yer.
A BOLD thief got 500 in gold
Watches from Scheiber's store at Hunt
ington, Ind.
SPECIMENS OF the Russian thi ,tle
have been found in the northern por-
tion OF Illinois.
ROBERT MASON shot and killed
Hugh McCullom at Croolston, Mimi,
in quarrel.
LIME thrown into the river at Kala-
mazoo, Mich, killed two tons of bass
and pickerel.
MISS L-BBIE BROWN committed sui
eide at Norwalk. o.. by taking poison
be au-e her lover took another girl to
picnic.
The commercial treaty between
Spain and the Argentine Republic, g.
gotiations for which have been In prog
ress for some time, has been con-
cludel. =
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-31
WANT AN ENGLISH MARKET.
California Fruit-Growers ship Their Prot
uct to London.

California Fruit-Growers ship Their Prot
uct to London.
The first large consignment OF California
fruit taken to England from New York by
the steamship Paris, has aroused great In
terest there. An examination OF this inn
portant consignment showed that much of
1t was picked too late, and. con sequently,
10 arrived In so ripe condition that II IL
necessary TO sell IL To the consumer within
forty eight hours Other portions of the
consignment were too tightly packed and
the side, of the boxes bulged In conse-
quence when on board the Paris The
weight OF other boxes damaged the top
and bottom rows of the fruit The peaches
arrived In poor shape. but the nectarines
were In fine condition. The grapes and
pums were all right, but the buyers did
not want grapes. because their quality
was considered inferior TO the English ar
ticle. The plums were also not In great
demand. because the market was already
extra glutted.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-31
JOHN NEWELL DEAD.
THE LAKE SHORES PRESIDENT
NO MORE.
Axov Cyclone Kills n Thousand People
Two CooiIy Desperate Train Robbers
and Murdersrs Caught-Coiomb.a Gets
All the Benefits of Reciprocity.


John Newell. of Chicago president
and general manager OF tho Lake Shore.
AMI identified With other railroad inter-
ests. died Sunday afternoon at 1880. In
apartments at the Tod House. Youngs-
town. Ohio. whore he was taken Saturday
night from his private car While travelling
from Plttsburg to Cambridgeboro. Pa. he
was stricken with apoplexy, which paralyz-
ed his left side rendering him helpless He
rallied under stimulants and was taken TO
the hotel on reaching Youngstown and the
best medical aid summoned. Until after
midnight he seemed to grow stronger and
was able TO converse with his medical at
tendants AS daylight approached his
symptoms showed brain distur bance and he
became unconscious continuing until
the end came. His life went out peacefully
and no Indication OF suffering.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-31
MUST PAY THE BILL.
United States of Colombia Has Valid and
Large Claim Against Us.

United States of Colombia Has Valid and
Large Claim Against Us.
secret has leaked out from diplomatic
circles to the effect that our Government
has become sadly entangled with one OF
the Central American republics as re-
suit OF the reciprocity treaties, and Will
have "A bill to pay be tide which the Boring
Sea claims will appear trivial In amount
The country IN question Is the United
States of Colombia. one of the Central
American republics which steadily refused
all efforts OF the State Department to In
duce it to become party 10 ono of these
reciprocity treaties Moreover, when
her sister republics and Spain las to Cuba
and Porto Rico) begunsto ship their prod
ucts duty free 10 the United States under
the terms OF their new treaties. Colombia
claimed the same exemption for her sta
pies, hides. coffee, sugars and molasses
The State Department rejected this claim.
rs IL was Obliged 10 do. else the whole fab
ric Of treaties would have fallen Coiom-
bia persisted in her claim. and pointed to
the treaty OF 1916, which declares that the
Colon bans shall not be assessed any du-
ties upon their products imported into the
United States higher than on Ike articles
imported from any other foreign country.
They have never abaiei this contention;
and at last the United States has
been Obliged to admit the strength and
correctness OF the Colombian position. This
being done. 1t follows that the Government
must refund to importers the amount they
have paid in duties on Colombian product
which should have been free, or admitted
at lower rates Just what the total will
amount TO no one can tell ut present, but
steps are being taken to ascertain the
amount from Statistics
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-31
Was a Wind OF D,nth.

A wind OF death--no other name C n de-
scribe the cyclone that swept across the
ca OF Azov Saturday. 1t Will DO impossi-
bic for days yet TO compute the damage
done. but IL Is almost certain that at least
1000 PERSONS have persisted. some by
drowning. o. hers by being crushed under
falling houses and trees The excitement
Is great among the American colony In st
Petersburg, for IL IL feared that at least
two parties of American tourists wero on
the Sea OF Avoz at the time the wind did
fits deadly work
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-31

Passenger ON . Noun ain Train Have .
Narrow Escape.
Passenger train No z. on the Stony Cove
ard Catskiil Mountain Railroad. on nar-
row gauge track to Hunter. and a steep
grade. while going mp the mountain met u
wild train running down The engineer
OF No reversed his engine and all
the crew jumped Several passengers did
likewise and escaped injury. Next came
the crash. and then followed one of the
widest rides passengers ever experl-
enced. and they were saved from a fall
down the mountain side by tho bravery
OF one man. When the crash occurred
the engine OF train No was badly
broken. and. being reversed under full
head OF steam, started backward down
the mountain without driver or fireman.
Brakeman Arland IL Porter was on tho
rear car. and when the wild run commenced
he tried vainly 70 stop the train with
brakes Thea he heard the putting OF
the engine and realized that something
must be wrong there Running through
the cars he climbed into the cab and
pushed the throttle and the steam was cut
of. The train soon stopped.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-31
HIDEOUs SKELETON.
CRiNS FROM THE CLOSET OF
THE vANDERBlLTS.
Some One Makes Big Money Out OF the
whisky Trust Mississippi River Little
More than "A Succession OF Mud Pud-
Row of the yanderb,lts.

For month past very definitely stated
reports have been currcnt among Ameri-
can friends OF Mr. and Mrs VIM *. Van
derbilt In London and Paris that formal
negotiations we're ia progress between
them for IA judicial separation. Failing
that. 1t has been said there was a proba-
bility of suit for divorce on the part OF
Mrs Vanderbilt. There Il no doubt that
Mrs. Vanderbilt has consulted friends
as 10 the ACCESSIBILITY OF instituting such
proceedings She threatens to sue for
divorce unless given three mansions and
yearly allowance OF 100000. The name
OF Nellie Neustretter. a well-known wom-
an living In Paris, though OF Dutch birth.
Is mentioned in this connection. with what
authority is not known. She has recently
established herself In expensive apart
ments at the Cafe Madrid. Paris. and ut
Deauville, with AN elaborate entourase Of
SerNauta
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-31
HOT HUE AND CRY.
Exciting Chase and Capture of Two MUIR
derers and Robbers

Exciting Chase and Capture of Two Muir
derers and Robbers.
Two coolly desperate train robbers.
Henry T. Gordon, alias Griswold, and
william, Lake. both of Chicago. shot and
instantly killed Special Officer Patrick ii.
Ovens OF the Chicago, Milwaukee and St.
Paul Railroad Friday night as he vas going
to the assistance OF Freight Conductor n.
A. Sergeant who was being held up and
robbed In the caboose by the desperadoes
Early Saturday morning. while fleeing
from the scene of their first murder. the
robbers shot and probably mortally
wounded officer Patrick McGrath OF the
Northwestern. who was about TO
attempt their arrest The scene of
the robbery and the first shooting
the St Paul Railroad, three and half
miles west of Highland Park. The
shooting OF McGrath was at Mayfair. on
the Chicago and Northwestern Rail :
road. After the second shooting the
murderers fed west, and their pur-
suit and running gun fight with the police
their final capture after both were wound
ed. we're in keeping with the desperate
methods that the robbers employed at the
GU set For cool atrocity in both robbery
and murder anl for desperate determine
tion to escape, cost what It might either
10 themselves or their pursuers. the crime
and the criminals are alike remarkable.