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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-11-29
BODIES AS MEDICINE,
The Chinese Have Firm Belief In
Their Efficacy.

The Chinese Have a Firm Belief In
Their Efficacy.
The belief the Chinese have in the
remedial qualities of substances FORM
ing part of the human body seems to
be irradicable. Thinking that Euro
peans still held the same silly ideas led
as much as anything else to the Tien-
Tsin massacres of twenty-five years
ago. Prehistoric man drank from hui
man skull, believing that the uncanny
goblet had a certain potency.
Net so long ago the skull of sui
eide was used in Caithness as a drink
ing cup for the cure of epilepsy. Cases
have even been cited where supersti-
tious people within the last thirty
years have dug up bodies so as to pos
sess themselves of skulls for the same
purpose. AS late as 1878 in the official
pharmacopoeia of the London College
Of Physicians mention is made Of the
skull "of a man who had died a vio-
lent DEATH" For centuries in the past,
for the manufacture of certain quack
nostrums, notably an ointment, ground
skulls were used. The medical books
of Nuremberg of 200 years ago always
cite mumia-or the embalmed flesh Of
mummies-as sovereign cure for GER
tain diseases. The Egyptian mummy
was specific for one malady, the Ten
eriffe mummy for another.
Excluding all the other strange SUBJ
stances employed in early medicine,
there is trace of cannibalism in the
use of these mummied substances. It
has been shown that cannibalism does
not arise in all cases from hunger, but
that to eat human flesh Is a religious
rite and favored by the gods. In some
remote manner it has something to do
with sacrifice. Describing supersti-
tions the fact is cited that to-day Irish
peasants use skulls to hold water in UNI
der the belief that the water thus be-
comes curative.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-11-29

WISH l HAD
leisure to speak at
length of this as
tonishing. state,
smaller than a
French village but
where one finds
an absolute sover-
eign, bishops, an
army Of Jesuits and
divinity students
m ore numerous
than that of the
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-11-29

prince; an artillery, the ordnance OF
which is almost rlfled; an etiquette
more elaborate than that of the late
Louis XIV; principles OF government
more despotic than those OF William or
Prussia; and In addition to all this,
magnificent liberation for the vices or
humanity, on which live sovereigns,
bishops, Jesuits, divinity students, adj
ministration, army, judicature-every-
body, in fact.
On the other hand, let us salute this
virtuous, peacefully disposed king, who,
fearing neither invasions nor revolu-
tions, rules TRANQUILITY over his happy
little people in the midst Of a court cere-
monial in which is preserved intact the
tradition Of four reverences, twenty-six
hand-kissings, and all the forms OBJ
served in a by-gone era in the presence
of great rulers.
This monarch, above everything, Is
neither blood-thirsty nor revengeful;
and when he banishes for he does
banish), the sentence Is carried out with
infinite tact.
Is it necessary to produce proofs OF
this?
A pig-headed gambler, after a day OF
bad luck, insulted the sovereign. He
was expelled from the country by royal
decree.
For a month he roamed around the
forbidden paradise, fearing the flaming
sword Of the archangel in the shape of
gendarme's sabre. Finally he one
day plucked up courage, crossed the
frontier, gained in thirty seconds the
heart Of the country, and entered the
Casino But suddenly an official stopped
him.
"Were you not banished, monsieur
"Certainly was, but am going back
| by the next train"
ooh, in that case 1t Is all right; you
can enter, monsieur"
And every week he returned; and on
each occasion the same official put to
him the same question, which he an
swered in the same fashion.
But a few years ago serious and en-
tirely novel case arose in the principal
ity.
A murder had been committed.
A man, a native of Monaco-not one
of the transient strangers of whom one
meets legions-but a married man, in
a moment Of passion had killed his wife.
He had killed her without reason,
ces. This opinion was unanimous
| throughout the whole principality.
The supreme court met to judge this
| exceptional case Qor never before had
murder been committed), and the
| wretch was condemned to death.
The outraged sovereign signed the
| death warrant.
1t only remained to execute the GRIM
| inal. But here a difficulty presented it.
self. The country possessed neither ex-
| ecutioner nor guillotine.
What was to be done? On the advice
of the foreign minister, the prince en-
tered into negotiations with the French
| government to obtain the loan Of a re-
mover Of heads and his apparatus.
Long deliberations in the ministerial
office at Paris. Finally they replied, and
| forwarded a minute Of expenses fol-
! moving the guillotine. and for the serv-
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-11-29
Probate Order.
STATE OF MICHIGAN, !
COUNTY OF SHIAwASSEE


At q session of the Probate court for the
county OF Shiawassee, holden at the Probate Of
flee in the city of Corunna, on Tuesday, the 5th
day of November, in the year one thousand
eight hundred and ninety five.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate.
In the matter Of the estate OF Sarah NJ. Whip
pie, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition duly veri-
fed, of William A. Woodland, as administrator,
praying for decree of the court, assigning the
residue of the estate of deceased to those en-
titled to receive the same.
Thereupon IL is ordered, that Monday, the I'd
day OF December next at ten o'clock in the fore
noon, be assigned for the hearing of said petit
tion 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 at 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 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 a copy of
this order to be published in THE TIMES, q
newspaper 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 T.. KELSEY,
Probate Register.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-11-29
DATES OF EXAMINATIONS.

DATES OF EXAMINATIONS.
Regular, Corunna Aug. 18th and 10th. 1895.
Special, Owosso. Oct 18th and 18th, 1895.
Regular, Corunna, March Goth and 9th, 1896
Special, Owosso, June 18th and 10Th. 1895.
All examinations will begin at go a. M,
tandaId time.
Applicants for third grades write upon geo
graphy theory and art and school law the first
half day; grammar physiology and reading the
second half day; arithmetic, penmaushlp and
history the third half day. and civil government
and photography the fourth half day Appli-
cants for first and second grades will write up
on geography theory and art and school law the
first half day. grammar physiology, algebra
and reading the second half day; arithmetic
history ana penmanship the third half days. and
civil government, physics and photography the
fourth half day. Applicants for the first grades
will write upon geometry, general history and
botany on Saturday.
The above schedule will be strictly followed
REQUIREMENTS.
For third grades an average of seventy is re-
CURED, with not less than sixty-five in any
branch for second grade an average of seventy
i've is required with not less than seventy in
any branch; for first grade an average Of eighty
hve Is required with not less than eighty in any
branch.
Applicants shall use legal cappaper and write
with Den and ink
Applicants for first and second grades who
pass in part OF the branches, may re-write at
the next examination In the remainder. After
railing In two consecutive examinations they
must re-wrfte In all branches. Applicants for
third grades who fail in part OF the branches,
must re-write in all branches.
E. ID. DIMOND, Commissioner.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-11-29
Not an American.

Mrs. DeAvnoo--Do you believe that
story about Sarah Bernhard being an
American?
Miss Globetrotte-Of course she Is
not. She can understand French peo-
pie when they talk.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-11-29
Tho De ,Jarrs.

Mrs. De Jarr--You forgot, sir, that
you are married to woman OF educa-
ton. I am mistress Of many tonguea
Mr.. De Jarr-But not Of your own.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-12-16

Politics are booming in the william
ette valley. Already half dozen cat
didates are being mentioned to succeed
Mr.. Hermann in the first district. The
list includes H. B. Miller and W. T.
Vawter of Southern. Oregon, Thomas q.
Tongue of Washington county, c. B.
Moores and T. T. Geer of Marion county.
There are others who are lingering in
the background waiting for some op-
portunity to call them forth. The Sec
ond district will not be behind the first
in the number of aspirants, and the two
districts are similar in the further re-
spect that all the activity is confined to
republicans.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-12-16

guests to our city can be entertained
and meet with the leading men of Col
dendale.
Eugene Register: Some time during
the month of January party of The
DaIles. citizens are to visit this city with
a view of becoming better acquainted
with the U. of o. educational advant-
ages. President Chapman is making all
needed arrangements in the way of pro-
viding for their entertainment while
they are here, as well as having secured
excursion rates over the Southern Pa
cifc railroad. The party will consist of
some thirty members. On behalf of the
citizens of Eugene, the Register sends
greeting and heartfelt welcome.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-12-16
trust him

You want Scott's EmuI-
sion: Ifyouask your drug
gist for it and get 5t-you
can trust that man. But if
he offers you something,
just as good" he will do the
same when your doctor
writes a prescription for
which he wants to get a
special effect = play the
game of life and death for
the sake of a penny or two
more profit. Tow can t
trust that man. Get what
you ask for, and pay for,
whether it is Scott's Emul-
sion or anything else.
SCOTT & BOwNr, Chemists, New York. SOC. and sr.oo
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-12-16
The Prize Babies.

The baby show Saturday afternoon at
tracted large crowd of spectators. The
babies were mum mbered, and as the judges
were comparative strangers their names
were not known to those who awarded
sweet and it was no easy task to decide
which was the prettiest. After much
deliberation, the committee came to a
conclusion, and the results showed the
following to be mothers of prize winners
Mrs. J. A. Douthit, Irs. K. E. Haworth, /,
Mrs. ]. M. Gallagher and Mrs. g.. j.
Ross. The twins of Mrs. Smart also
awarded prize.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-12-16

The popularity of Chamberlain IS
Cough Remedy and the high esteem in
which it ia heids leads US to believe it to
be an article of great worth and merit.
We have the pleasure of giving the ex-
perience of three prominent citizens of
Redondo Beach, CAL, in the use of the
remedy. Mr.. A. v. TrudelI says: ''I
have always received prompt relief when
used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy"
Mr.. James Orchard Gays: 81 am satis-
fed that Chamberlain's Cough remedy
cured my cold.'' Mr.. ]. NJ. Hatcher
says: "For three years I have used
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in my
family and its results have always been
satisfactory" For sale by BlakeIey &
Houghton, Druggist.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-12-16

Klickitat Republican: The Dalles has
formed commercial club. Goldendale
should fall into line. North Yakima has
a wide awake commercial club. Tn
unity there IS strength. Goldendale citi-
zens want to get together as business
men and arrange to have place where
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-12-16
CONCERNING THE DALLEs.

Prineville Review: Teamsters report
the roads between here and The DaIles
in bad condition.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-12-16

The death occurred Saturday of Mrs.
Dorolhea Mae;z, mother of Herman
Maetz, for many years resident of The
Dalles. Mrs. Maetz has been sick quite
long time, and her death was not un-
expected. She was aged IS years, and
nine months. The funeral took place
this afternoon from the residence of ].
@. Meins, on Tenth street, and was at
tended by many friends of the deceased.
The services were conducted by Rev.
w. G. Curtis, of the Congregational
church. The burial took place in the
Old Fellows Cemetery.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-12-16

For the many accidents that occur
about the farm or household. such as
burns scalds, bruises cuts, ragged
wounds, bites of animals, mosquitoes or
insects, gals or chaffed spots. frost bites,
aches and pains on auy part of the body,
or the ailments resulting from exposure,
as neuralgia, rheumatism etc. DIR. ]. H.
McLean's Volcanic Oil Liniment has
proved itself sovereign remedy. Price
25c, 80 and $l.00 per bottle. Snipes-
KinerslY Drug Co
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-12-16

De Wits Little Eary Risers ;or billI-
business, indigestion, constipation. A
small pill, prompt cure. Snipes-Kin-
ersly Drug Co.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-04-05

seen at mass meetings of the unem-
ployed were ridicule to cease to be
heaped upon amatory vehemence
and anxiety over creases in trous-
ers. Not, indeed, that there are
creases in trousers any more. Like
weeping village maids in novels of high
life, they are discarded. And this, as
they say to juries in murder trials, is
significant. For the new-new in the
sense of a garment appearing to have
been your tailor's yesterday-is totally
tabooed now.
Spring topcoats form, appropriately,
the overtures of all the sartorial or
chestras. They-that is, the spring
topcoats-are short; also brown hued.
The collars are of velvet, and flaps
preclude the pockets, which they did
not last year. 1t is at present deemed
very incorrect to wear topcoat over
a double breasted sack suit. A single
breasted coat or three-button cuta-
way is the thing to wear with the
spring topcoat. The cutaway should
peer just trifle below the bottom of
the topcoat in the back. This is really
all there is to say on the subject of top
coats for spring.
Suits this season run very much to
the sack The double breasted sack,
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-04-05

black or gray or brown, of heavy
worsted, is the proper thing for a man
who spends his morning hours out Of
doors. 1t has already been intimated
that no topcoat may be worn with this
rig, which is itself the out-of-door garb.
This sack is fairly long and has three
buttons and wide lapels.
Getaways have no braiding this sea-
son. But they have three buttons and
not quite the indicate length of last
autumn. There is to be no back pocket
in the garment. The only such re-
ceptacle will appear in the familiar To-
cality on the upper right-hand side.
The colors are black, dark gray and
dark brown. Sleeves are wide and
somewhat short
There is a schism ON the subject Of
waistcoats. What is called the fancy
vest" but which is really the colored
waistcoat, has been seen very frequent
ly, yet many contend that it has no
place in a mans wardrobe Yet George
Vanderbilt wore one two days before
he sailed for Europe. He wore it in
the evening, too. 1t was black and, ap-
parently, silk, with very small, white
polka dots all over it. Lorillard Kip
also wears colored waistcoats, and so
do Frederick Gebhard and Perry Bel
mont. 1t is best, if one will have them,
and they set off a fellows rig most eff
fectively at times, it must be confessed,
to have the garment rather quiet in de-
sign. Still, they are deemed very inn
proper by some men who have studied
the subject. AT the same time, they
have new picture of the duke of York
in the Union club in which his high
ness is revealed wearing a coloreG
waistcoat, and dukes are supposed to
have authentic information on these
matters 1t is said that when one
wears colored waistcoat the coat and
trousers should be of the same material.
AS for white silk waistcoats. they are
coming in again.
Trousers are wider this spring and
seem to admit of more variety of de.
sign Stripes are very prevalent, but
light steel blue effects are likewise the
vogue. The habit of turning the
trousers up at the bottom has fallen
into desuetude and the absence of the
crease tends to give greater prominence
TO the movement of the limb. There
can hardly be said % exist any partic-
ularly fashionable hue this spring, for
the brceches. Pockets are in the side
ways, except when frock coat is
Frocl ooots by the way, are
seen much shorter and not so wide in
the collar. II is quite the thing to
wear the chrysanthemum in the lapel,
but the cutaway should not be so
adorned. Roses are very correct in the
buttouhole OF a cutaway coat.
Hats are higher in the crown as re.
CARDS the derby They are quite
straight up to the top and there an alb
rupt curve reveals the late effects.
Black, not brown is the derby color
now, even for morning wear Soft felt
hats are rather out of date John
Jacob Astor wears soft felt hat all
the year round IN the mornings. even
on Sunday, but it is not fashionable.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-04-05

Mother-Your pen-wiper has never
been used at all.
Little Johnny-Don't need it. NY
new pants is black.-Good News
Tho rench Woman's Way.
Here lies one of the great secrets
OF the French womans success in mat
ters of dress. She studies her charac-
teristics and peculiarities, and then
chooses her gowns and mantles accord
ingly. If style that is in vogue will!
not adapt itself to the outlines of your
figure, then put it to one side and
choose instead something less novel
that will add to your charms instead of
detracting from them. If color that
is the rage does not suit your complex
ion, or the color of your hair or eyes,
discard it in favor of shade less new
that will enhance your good points in
stead of clashing with your natural col
oring. If the latest style of dressing
the hair does not harmonic with the
outline of your head don't have any
thing to do with H.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-04-05

either
Underwear is colored, blue being
most favored. The innovation is scarce
ly tasteful. but it is correct. Shapes
and sizes are unaltered, but red, blue
and pink are the hues.
Avoid anything pretty. Also avoid
what is conspicuous You do not wish
to be alluded to in your absence as the
fellow who wears the big blue scarf
pins. Do not have little details in your
attire which give evidence of having
cost much labor to attain the effect.
For instance, do not appear with coat
tails carefully ironed and pressed, and
then sit down with "swipe." Try and
keep general attention to yourself. II
general attention is drawn to YOUR
clothes, you are being eclipsed by your
tailor.
Another danger that you must avoid
falling into grows out of very preva-
lent delusion that man who "goes
about looking well dressed" is thought
more of than man who "goes about"
differently. What makes the impress
sion is whether you are clean and nice
looking. What people of real fashion
look at is your grooming 1t is not the
harness that makes the horse
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-04-05

Neckwear runs very much to fam
boyant colors, notably red, yellow aud
green. The attempt to revive the
stock with variation of the bow has
failed completely. Four-in-hands are
very wide. Ascots are without the
puff. Cravats are decidedly wide. Red
with black design and pale yellow shot
with black are the thing. Blue is being
avoided as tending to be common. White
silk is not affected at all by men of
fashion. Elderly men like it, appar-
emily, however, and Elbridge Gerry,
Oliver Iselin and George Gould wear 1t
constantly. But it Is not in vogue.
Collars are neither high nor low, and
there is a return this spring to the
rather clerical collar that does not have
flaps in front. The "turn-down" con-
trivance is rolled over, not bent. Cuffs
are rather slender and round cornered.
Links are the proper form. Cuffs
should have a crease in them nowadays
There is nothing new in the way Of
dress suits or the Tuxedo. 1t is not at
all proper to speak of spring styles in
dress suits, nor of winter styles. The
styles in these garments are supposed
to have nothing to do with the weather,
since they are worn in the evenings
spent within DOORS So far, the dress
suit is now what it was a half year ago.
Shoes are going to point again. The
russell has come to stay. 1t is buttoned
or laced, according to fancy, the
latter looking decidedly best. The
shade of russell shoe should be as dark
as possible, and, of course, it is never
correct to wear russell shoe with q
cutaway coat or a frock, or in the even
ing. Black shoes are correct for all oc-
casions, except that the idea of discard
ing patent leather with the dress suit
is not being considered favorably. 1t is
thought rather unmanly for chap to
wear button shoes all the time.
Handlkerchiefs for men are larger
than ever and white nothing but
white. Any mark or monogram is in
bad taste. If you wish to have individ-
uality about a monchoir, you can attain
it in the hem, which may be wide or
narrow, as fancy dictates.
Hosiery is black in color and the ma
terial seems a matter of no moment.
Very dark brown is worn with the rus.
set, but black is always safe. White is
not popular. Socks, not stockings, are
!. fashionable, and sock is not half hose,
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-04-05
OXFORD TIES.

why we have them In every style that you
can thlnk OF, square, opera, piccadilly, square
point globe and that common sense toe which
Is so easy and comfortable to those who suffer
with corns and bunions.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-04-05
A Cunning Patient.

Muller meets his friend Nagel at tn.
Turkish baths. Each is troubled with
q equity foot and has been ordered mas
sage by his doctor. During the opera
ton Muller cried out Justify with pain,
whilst Nagel maintained stolid com
posture, greatly to Muller's astonish-
ment, who afterward asked him:
How could you stand the rubbing
20 quietly? Didn't 1t hurt you afro
ciously?"
Nothing Of the kind" smilingly re-
piled Nagel. 81 simply held out my
healthy foot. Blaetter.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-04-05

In the Circuit Court Tor Frederick County, sit
ting in Equity.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-04-05
A Convincing Proof

An old man went into life insurance
Office and asked to be insured. The
company asked his age. His reply was
ninety-four.
why, my good man, we cannot in.
vure you," said the company.
"Why not?" he demanded.
why You are ninety-four years old"
"What of that?" The old man cried.
Look at the statistics, and they will
tell you that fewer men die at ninety
four than at any other age. "-LondoD
Spare Moments.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-04-05
Srlf-Retrayafi.

Jimson-How do you know that SEN
ator Caehit spent fortune In trying to
get reelected?
Weed-How? Because when he was
beaten he flew into rage, and in vio-
lent fit of civic virtue he denounced
his rival for corrupting the legislature.
-Pt1ck
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-04-05
A CRso Of Emerrnnox.

This here courts adjourned" cried
the rural justice.
But, your honor" remarked the
lawyer, my client is ready for trial,
and"
Hang your clientl Didn't l tell you
there's man outside waitin' to swap
hosses with me? Clear the courtl''-
Atlanta Constitution.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-04-05
Tho nrnnnn Rum.

Banks-Whislly never handles two
men alike; it makes a perfect fool
of me.
Tanks-llow so?
BanlSs-Just as | get ready to have
fun, am attacked by an overpowering
desire to go home and go to bed
Puck.