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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-07-20
From the Detroit Evening News.

Lansing, Mich, July 14.-The Rich con-
tingent here are losing no sleep over the re-
suit of the county conventions thus far held.
Up to date conventions have been held in
Alpena. Arenac, Iron, Muskegon, Mont
calm, Clinton, Chippewa and Schoolcraft
counties aud in all total of sixty delegates
have been selected every one of whom is
claimed by the Rich forces as solid for their
man. They do not concede single one of
the sixty to either Pingree or Bliss.
A feature of the canvass thus far that is
especially pleasing to them is the fact that
the soldier racket of the opposition is not
stampeding anyone to an alarming extent.
AS an evidence of this they point to the fact
that the Muskegon delegation is headed by
Commander Kanitz of the Michigan G. A.
r., who is solid for Rich, and there are
plenty Of soldiers on the other delegations.
Another feature which causes rejoicing
among the second termers is that Clinton
county, which is part of the eighth congress
sional district, in which Col. Bliss resides,
yesterday elected thirteen Rich delegates,
while Montcalm county which was in the
old eighth district, represented by Bliss in
congress, ground out fourteen delegates who
will vote for Rich to man. There was
some question about Arenac county, but II
has been learned that the convention passed
strong Rich resolutions. Notwithstanding
the claims Of the opposition, the Rich boom.
ers positively assert that every one of the
sixty delegates thus far elected is against
the lone term for governor and a soldier In
1894" shibb0leth, and they are rejoicing
over the good start which eight solid count.
les give.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-07-20

The people who have gone about Shia-
wassee county working up sentiment
against Gov. Rich on account of the investi-
cation Of the charges against Sheriff Jacobs
in connection with the lynching of Sulli-
van, ought to hide their heads for shame.
Every honest man knows that Gov. Rich
simply did his duty in this matter. Sheriff
Jacobs has repeatedly said that so far as he
was concerned he bore no Ill will toward
the Governor, knowing that he simply did
what the law said he should do. Will these
same men soon be rtlning about the
county asking the republicans to turn
down Prosecuting Attorney Watson for en-
dorsIng charges against Mr.. Jacobs before
they were fled with Gov. Rich as the Law
directs be shall?
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-07-20

A son of Lewis Labb, living near Durand,
while playing in wheat field Saturday,
had both legs cut off at the knee by a
binder. The driver did not see the boy in
time to stop.
Pathmasters should cause the noxious
weeds that grow along the highway to be
cut The statute imposes 1t as duty upon
them to cut these weeds twice year. II
makes 1t part of the road work, and every
pathmaster who refuses or negIects to do so
Is liable In penalty of not less than S25.
We think IL this penalty was enforced in
every case the public funds would be greatly
increased.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-07-20

Going about the county denouncing Gov.
Rich for ordering the investigation Of the
lynching, stating that it was simply done 10
make an expense to the county, holding
meetings and calling Gov. Rich ian old
fool" saying that I'VE don't want any moro
farmers for governors, for we have found
out other folks are smarter than farmers" is
considered legitimate by the one-termers.
Yet when their actions are criticised it is
''mud-throwing," and calls forth columns Of
abuse. The TINES considers that 1t has
been very mild in its criticisms of this kind
Of political warfare, and could easily have
said much more.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-07-20
A Quarter Century Test

For quarter of a century DIR Kings New
Discovery has been tested; and the millions
who have received benefit from its use testi-
fly to its wonderful curative powers in all
diseases of the Throat, Chest and Lungs.
A remedy that has stood the test so long
and that has given so universal satisfaction
is no experiment. Each bottle positively
guaranteed to give relief or the money will
be refunded. 1t is admitted to be the most
reliable for Coughs and Colds. Trial bottle
free at johnson and Henderson Drug Store
Large size SOC. and $1.OO.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-07-20

The Cadillac News and Express says:
The Howard City Record after carefully
considering all the interests involved has be-
come an earnest advocate of the renomina-
ton of Gov. Rich. Two years ago the
Record was an aggressive supporter Of Pin
gree. The Petoskey Record and the Mid
land Republican, two of the leading repuo'
lican papers of this section of our state
which also supported the Pingree move OF
two years ago, are now advising the renomi.
nation of John T. Rich.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-07-20

The Detroit Tribune did just the proper
thing in insisting upon Mayor Pingree stat
ing positively whether his name was pre-
sented by his consent before the populist
state convention as candidate for governor.
Michigan republicans have right to expect
a definite answer to the question.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-07-20

Odell Chapman's statement that the editor
of THE TIMES came to him and asked fol
assistance in getting money from Senator
Stockbridge. is falsehood, such as no other
man in Shiawassee county is low enough OF
mean enough or contemplate enough to tell
and we do not think there is man In
Shiawassee county who will believe 1t.
If the editor had been caught in an attempt
to stuff ballot box or had record In some
other county which he dare not publish OF
was in the habit of carousing or gambling
such statement might be put forward, bu
the charge as it stands will simply reflect OF
the maker.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-07-20

St. Johns Republican: Auditor General
Stanley W. Turner has rendered valuable
service to the state during his administration
of the Office. This is especially true in the
matter of collections that had long been due
and unpaid, but which he has collected.
While this has involved some expense, the
returns have abundantly justified his course.
He should be renominated by reclamation,
and undoubtedly will be.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-07-20

Every we'll informed republican In Owos-
80 knows who is meant when the
ssgang" lie referred to. The expression has
been used for ten years past to designate
a clique of politicians four or five in number
who always work together-for their own
interests. When THE TIMES uses the ex-
preston 1t is characterized as mud singing
and brings out columns of denunciations from
every paper which supports the candidacy
of Col. Bliss. We are not In the least dis
turbed by the ranting of these organs and
shall continue to say just what we think on
all occasions when referring to the 'gang."
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-07-20
EDMUND O. DEWEY, EDITOR.

Charles E. Baxter, ex-deputy state treas
urer, and well known newspaper man,
has been appointed by Senator Patton as
his secretary. Both gentlemen are to be
congratulated. Charles is just the man foI
the place.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-07-20

Allegan Journal: The State press Is hlied
with fine editorials in favor of Gov Rich's
denomination for chief executive OF our great
and grand state. He has been proven to be
honest. faithful and true and his wise ad-
ministration of state affairs should meet
with an unqualified endorsement at the
hands of the people.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-07-20

The candidacy of Hon. Geo. A. Steel, OF
st. Johns, for state treasurer, seems to meet
with general approval in all parts of Michi-
gan. It Is certain that no mistake will be
made II his name is placed upon the ticket.
The younger republicans of Michigan have
q right to expect recognition at the hands Of
the party. Mr.. Steel stands as the repre-
sentative of this earnest and enthusiastic
class of voters, and hundreds Of them who
know him hope that the convention will
hsnor the party by his nomination. He has
every qualification required to successfully
Gil this important Office. His business train
ing has been Of the highest order, his integ.
rity is beyond question, and every trust
committed to him is faithfully discharged.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-07-20
Duff's Special Notice.

In addition to my IL article sale, l will
sell every Saturday in July, Dynamo Tes
for 40 cents; Fern Tea for 20 cents. Thes,
are VERY low prices. Remember Dynamo
Tea is the finest imported. G. G. DUFF.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-07-20

Lapeer county republicans held their con-
vention yesterday and elected Ii delegates
to the state convention for John I. Rich'
endorsing his administration by the strong
est kind of resolution. The delegates are
the best known men in the county and there
was not a Pingree or Bliss delegate In the
convention,
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-07-20

See Duff's 'Joyful News" ad. Korke
Tea has arrived.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-19
Water.


"a reason, I" says a physician, swhy
often prescribe one of the mineral waters
for my patients and have them take it daily
in considerable quantities lie simply to
give them sufficient water. 1t is an error
committed by many otherwise sensible and
intelligent persons that drinking much
water interferes with digeation. Ono of
those persons said to me lotely, I rarely
drink a swallow of water. A cup of coffee
with breakfast, cup of tea or chocolate
with my luncheon and an after dinner cup
of coffee again with my dinner, that is
practically all the liquid take'-this with
an air Of conscious rectitude. To begin
with, tea, coffee, chocolate or beer, wine
and the like are not substitutes for water,
which is one of the most important of all
substances required for the nourishment of
the body. Don't drain half pint glass
of iced water just as you sit down to eat
that is palpably injurious-but do have a
big glass Of water that has been boiled and
cooled brought to you on waking, and by
the time the bath and toilet have been
accomplished and breakfast is to be taken
the water will not be an interfering agent
About three pints Of water day should
be regularly taken. Fully this is needed by
the system. New York Times.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-19
The Fighting Gander.

There are few better fighters than a
goose, or gander more particularly.
Those ragged white Russian geese bite like
bulldogs. 1t is no mere peck with them.
They bite and hang on. The common old
farmyard gander is a capital fighter when
he is driven to it. A certain place in
Scotland there used to be Gagged golden
eagle. He preferred to kill his own dinner,
and it used to be cruel sport to watch
him dispose of any unfortunate hen or
guinea fowl that was put into scage.
They tried him, believe, with every
sort of domestic poultry. Ducks, peafowl,
turkeys the eagle was master of them all.
He had no trouble in finishing them of,
no trouble even with the hubby jock. :"
But at length they tried him With gan
der, but he could make nothing Of it, The
gander crouched into corner, drew back
his head, presenting nothing but a broad,
spadelike bill from which ever quarter the
eagle tried to attack him.
The eagle funed and fretted and grew
very angry. He made desperate attempts
to take the gander in the flank, but the
wise old bird defeated them all In the
end they had to give the gander his liberty
as the reward of his courage and to satisfy
the eagle with the much more succulent
dainty of a young turkey poult.- Macmil-
lan's Magazine
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-19
The Fresh Air Society.

The last meeting of the season of the
Fresh Air society was held yesterday morn
ing at the Y. M. G. A. rooms. The reports
of the various committees were read and
showed a very satisfactory years work.
The friends of the society have been gener-
GUS in their gifts, and the cash receipts
have been as large as last year, in spite of
the financial depression. The report OF the
treasurer showed small balance on hand.
Many special cases where the :society has
done good, were reported. The society adj
journed for the winter and will resume it's
work June 1st
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-19
REEDS VIEWS.
Regarding the Future Course of the Re-
publican Party.

A mn Arbor, Mich, October 49, Hon.
Thomas.B. Ret of Maine opened the
course in The Students Lecture Asso-
citation before an audience that filled the
large auditorium of Michigan University
last night. His ddress was upon "The
Relation OF Leaders of Progress" and
was a characteristic discourse upon the
great questions of the day whout any
reference to politics.
While here he was interviewed, and
his public statements caused considera-
BILE comment last night, being at vari-
ance in many particulars with the edicts
of his party. Among other things he
said: If the Republicans should be
successful this fall nothing further
would be done with the tariff until after
to revive. On this issue there could be
no doubt as to the result"
Mr.. Reed said that in his opinion it
would not necessarily follow that the
return of the Republican party to power
in 1856 meant the reenactment OF the Nc
Kinley law. Mr.. Reed did not think
that the part would make that an is
sue. Conditions have changed material
II in the last six or eight years, and
in the Mckinley bill. He intimated
that the Mckinley law was not the con-
ception of the Republicans. When he
appointed the House committee on ways
and means he divided tn committee
between the radical protectionists OF the
east and the moderate potectionists OF
the west. He appointed man from
Minnesota, man from Iowa, and man
from California, supposing that the
men coming from those sections would
have much to do in the making Of the
bill. But the man who upset all the
calculations was Mr.. Gear of Iowa, now
senator from that state. Mr.. Gear seemed
to have but one object, and that was to
get sugar on the free list. He paid little
attention to anything else than the sugar
schedule, this giving the eastern men
the control of the committee, resulting
in much different bill from that which
had been counted on.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-19
Fast Heats.

Boston, October 1s.The 2.2S race at
franklin park, Saugus. today. proved an
easy victory for Caywood. The other traces
were stubbornly fought. In the 2.2S class,
purse $500, concluded, Gratz, g, BIZ,
bourbon Wilkes (Carpenter) won in four
heats. Best time, 2.l9. In the 2.2S class,
purse $500, Caywood, CHI g. by Van Hell
mont tWheeldon) won in three heats. Best
time 2.24 IA. In the LA pacing, purse S40O
unfinished. Maud p. m, Carroll and Tony
Wilcox, oh by Retterton tNaylor) each
won two heats. Best time 2.14 IL. In the
2.l6 class, purse $500, unfinished, Merry
Bird, br h. by Jay Bird (Leavittl won in
three heats. Best time, 2.lS Ia
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-19
He sgfe5cK Gil ONCE.
And if He Didn't Get a Fortune He Got
Bit of Revenge.

Slb u heVeuges
II see petroleum has been discovered up
In Marin county and a company is buying
up all the land in the neighborhood, y re-
marked rancher at q down town hotel
recently, and it was noticed that there was
tinge of incredulity in his tone.
Yes. believe they have struck oil up
that way" was the corroboratiye evidence
of one of his hearers.
well, III believe it when they com
mence piping it into tanks and not min.
ute before struck oil once.''
lis that the way you made your for
tune?''
Eyes, that's the way made my for
tune, which at the present time lust lacks
$4,000 of being blamed cent. Those are
my liabilities-assets nominal, as the pa.
pers say
How did it happen?'
Well, it was this way: had a mineral
spring on my ranch up in Lake county,
and the gas that came out of it used to
kill little birds that came to drink. Nat
ural gas, says |, and commenced poking
around little with spade Then vel.
low, greasy scum formed on top of the
water. Coal oir says I, and commence
ed dreaming of tanks of petroleum and
barrels of money. I got cheap drilling
outfit and bored hole down about so
feet, and all the neighbors sat around
laughing at me, but reckoned on having
the last laugh
lone morning when went to work
the hole smelled awful strong of coal oil,
and the first lift brought up lot of oil
that burned for half an hour. I've struck
oil, says to myself, but kept it quiet.
let few of my friends in. We organized
company, bought up all the land around
there, got an expensive outfit and COM
menced drilling. We punched the ground
full of holes for about six months and
couldn't find enough oil to make grease
spot on silk dress. 1t broke the whole
crowd of US. y
How did you chance to strike that lit
tie pocket Of oil in the first placer"
II just found out that one of the neigh
boris boys poured five gallon can of coal
oil in the hole one night to make me feel
good, and if anybody should ask you you
can tell them that am feeling blamed
sight better than he is right now, for his
dad went broke on it, too, and we took
turn about walloping him. San Fran
cisco Post
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-19
Was 1t Always ..scarecrows.

The relations between Professionalism
and the Roman Catholic church have now
and then changed familiar word Gov
ernor Winthrop was SO Protestant that he
changed the name of a fording place in a
stream from HHue's Cross" to "Hue's
Folly" So I find that what we nowadays
call scareorow is called in an American
document Of about 1880, preserved in the
Egerton manuscripts, "a scare x''-that
u.s. a scare cross. Did our reforming an
cestors change cross to Growth Folk
Speech In America in Century
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-19
BIOGRAPHY OF WHITTIER.
Soon To BE Published in This Country
and Europe,

We undertand that the biography of
the Poet Whittier will be published
within two weeks, simultaneously in
this country and England. This is the
work upon which Mr.. ST. Pickard, edi-
tor of the Portland Transcript, and
nephew by marriage, and literary execu-
tor of the poet, has been preparing DUR
ing the past two years, and will be the
most complete account ever written of
Mr.. Whittier's life.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-19
couldn't Squirt Hard enough.

Peabody, Mass, October IS.-At the
firenien's tournament at Rockdale Park
today. prizes of $780, s335, 500. SIS.
s55 were awarded as follows: Roxbury.
219 feet "a inches; Torrent, OF Pea.
body ZIG feet and three-quarters of an
incn: Union of Peabody, aos feet
3D. inches; Salem, 2O7 feet. G.F.
BURGESS Of hockport, Me-. ZOE feet. 10
Ne. 1sS feet 8 3-4 inches (ninth): An.
droscoggin, of Topsham, Me-, 1854 feet.
II SIS inches efficiently.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-19

He Aims Low.

Bishop Boyd Carpenter of Ripon, Eng
land, is the court preacher. A story is
told of him that when he was asked how
he managed to address so exalted a per-
sonage as the sovereign and yet maintain
his composure he replied that he neSer ad-
dressed her at all. He knew there would
be present the queen, the princess, the
household, the servants, down to the soul
lery maid. And" said the bishop, 1
preach to the scullefy maid, and The queen
unde rstaRds naes
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-19
More Than Space Rates.

New York. October IS. In the United
states Circuit Court today, the jury in
cage against the Press Publ shing Com
pany (The New York World, returned
a verict of 5000 damages against the
World. Miss Munooe sued the Press
Publishing Company for $50 900 damages
for publishing her Worlds Fair ode
without her permission.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-19
A Missing steamer.

st. Johns, N. f, October 1s.-Another
severe storm swept over this coast last
night. accompanied by rain and foods. The
stern has not apated yet. and all shipping
In the harbor tied up. At the height of the
storm schooner Henrietta broke from her
moor1ngs and collided with other vessels in
the harbor, damaging them in various ways.
The over due steamer Falcon, from Phila-
delphia has not yet arrived, and great APP
prehensioL is felt for her safety.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-19
Fire in a Stable.

Berry's Mills, October 1S.-John L.
Pratt went into his stable chamber last
evening, between 6 and o'clock, with
lantern. While there the lantern was
overturned by some means, and the
burning oil spilled upon the hay. Plen-
ty of help promptly responded to the
alarm, and the fire was extinguished
before it had done much damage.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-19
MISCELLANEOUS.
MISCELLANEOUS.
MISCELLANEOUS.
GEO G. SHAW & co.
FINE CIGARS

REALIZING the growing demand for strictly High Grade
CIGARS, at POPULAR PRICES opened department
in the front center OF our store containing finest OF
Havana Key West and American made Cigars bought
market and prepared supply purchasers
broken packages with orte brands that could be
found only in Boston and New York
Mr. CHARLES H. FOSTER for years salesman in the
cigar department OF s. PIERCE Co.. Boston, will devote his
entire time to supplying the buyers these goods
Soliciting your patronage, are,
Respectfully yours, GEO. G. SHAW & co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-19

In the matched race between the trot-
Saco, and the PAGER John w., owned by
Joseph P.Dion of Biddeford. which took
place at Saco Park yesterday afternoon.
The PAGER won in three straight heats;
best time, 2.3l 10.
Calvin G. Goodrich, the safe agent i,
Who has been passing bogus checks, vic
dimized Miss n. NJ. Hamel, the fancy
goods dealer of Bddeford. He tried to
pass check ON her, but it WAS for more
than she could spare, SO she made him
oan.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-19
Must Paw Salvage

Gloucester, Mass, October lS.-Schooner
Alice I. BJardman of Calais, Me-, found
WAGER logged and abandoned and towed in
to this port by schooner Hattie NJ. Graham.
has been hbelled by the United States
marshal in behalf of the owners of the
Graham. The offer made by the Gloueeste r
people to settle the matter was rejected by
the owners. The derelict vessel and cargo
are valued at about $60U0.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-19
Maine odd Fellow Appointments.

Belfast, October lS-Grand Master Samuel
Adams made the following appointments of
subordinate officers: Russell G. Dyer, Bel
fast, grand marshal: Walter F. Bisbee, Cam
den, grand conductors; Rev. Samuel H.
Emery, Saco, grand chaplain Edwin Lord
Bangor, grand guardian; Joseph S. Buck
nam, Eastport, grand herald.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-19
Must Show Their Right to Exist.

Washington. October 1S.-The commits
sioner Of the District ofs Columbia adj.
dressed letter to the officers of the
Commercial Alliance Life insurance
Company OF New ork, requiring them
to snow cause on or before noon Of Octo-
Der -. why the license Of their company
to transact business in the dIsrrle:,
should not be revoked.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-19
Sporting Notes.

There will be another big base ball league
bidding for public patronage next summer.
The cities included are New York, Brook
lyn, Philadelphia. Washington, Chicago,
Pittsburg and Milwaukee. The name
adopted was the New Americ Assooia-
ton" of base ball clubs.