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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-20

Alderman Lingle has his snow pow ready
for use and purposes to demonstrate its
practicability as soon as there is an opportu-
nifty to give 1t trial. He attaches pair of
thills and adds sled in the rear and at
tached solidly to the pillow itself, upon
which the driver rides, the runners of the
sled having a narrow strip of band iron
along the outside of each runner and pro
jecting about a quarter of an inch below.
These strips of iron II Is calculated will pre-
vent the sliding of the pillow from where
they wish 1t to CO.
Considering the unfavorable condition of
the weather, there was very fair attend
ance at the Good Templar hall last evening
to listen to an address from Il. K. Heddle,
formerly of this city. The first part of his
address was devoted to his prison life, with
no discussion, however, of the causes that
had taken him there. He proposed to bury
that with the past. The last half of his ad-
dress was DEVOTED to the special interests of
the Good Templars. Mr.. Heddle is an
entertaining talker and all present were
pleased with his effort.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-20

The inaugural address of Gov. Bradley
Kentucky's first republican governor-was
replete with good true republican doctrine.
On the money and tariff questions he said;
ssThe credit and honor of the state and ma
ton are of first importance. The recent
and popular verdict, which was declared in
favor of gold and silver as money, but at the
same time, the maintenance of the best and
highest standard, so that every dollar shall
be of equal value, should be accepted and
adhered to; and, while public credit should
be protected, we should, none the less favor
a we'll regulated system of protection to
American industry-such system as will
encourage genius, nourish and increase di-
versified industries, maintain and enlarge a
home market, and protect every honest son
of toll from the degradation of competition
with the pauper laborers of the old world.
Together with this should be fostered that
reciprocity which will insure free exchange
of our products with other nations for COM
medities which cannot be successfully grown
or manufactured in this country"
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-20

Owosso people well remember the scoring
given the Cleveland Hoke Smith-Lochren
administration by Gen. William Shakespeare
at the State G. A. r. encampment held
here in 1894. His reference to the men and
their method of dealing with the old veter-
ans created profound sensation and at the
same time stamped Gen. Shakespeare as
man who had the courage to say just what
he believed. even If it did hit hard the lead
ers of his own party. The speech was
copied and commented upon by papers the
country over. giving its author wide notori-
ETY.. Since that time many of his comrades
have urged that the General be chosen de-
partment commander of the G. A. Il. of
Michigan. But few men have better war
record and still fewer were wounded as he
was and lived. Mr.. Shakespeare has final
ly consented to allow his name to be used
for the position. The honor could not fall
upon a better man.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-20

The Jury In the damage case of Mary
Anterior vs.. the village of Bancroft at a
late hour last night reported to the court
that they could not agree. 1t is reported
that they stood to in favor of the village.
The attorneys in the case were Watson &
Chapman for plaintiff; M. V. b. Wixom
and s. s. Miner for defendant. The case
attracted large crowd daily during its con-
tinuance and the interest was intense. reach.
ing its highest point when Jurors Austin
and Fuller were dismissed from the jury
and proceedings were ordered commenced
against @. f. Coles, juror from Shiawas-
see township, for an attempt to influence
the action of Messrs. Austin and Fuller by
making statements in their presence con-
corning the case and against the character
of the witnesses for the plaintiff.
E. G. Washington, better known as
"SnOw Ball." the colored porter at Geeck's
barber shop, was arrested Friday, charged
with stealing $1,000 ring from Hohisel &
Son. Heplead guilty before Justice Byerly
and was sentenced to the Detroit house of
correction for 80 days in default of the pay
ment of $50 fine.
If ones family is not already well pro-
vided for without it, no man should rest
easily outside of an insurance company
with the multitude of cheap and safe in
surance now at hand.
1t is certainly to be hoped that every per-
son who interfered in the least in the heroic
work of the firemen at the car shops fire on
Monday evening may be identified and
severely punished.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-20
Political Points.
*Not o dollar

From the American Economist.
Our import duties should be paid in gold
coin.
Mr.. Cleveland's ''enervating paternalism'
has been classified with ''innocuous desue
tude" by Congressman.
Mr.. Cleveland finds that he has got the
country into delicate predicament."
That tired feeling must have overcome
the President when he wrote about 'ener-
waiting paternalism."
The dedicate predicament," in which Mr..
Cleveland's administration finds itself, re-
quires ''prompt and wise treatment" Moral
Don't tinker with Protective Tariff.
A delicate predicament" is a condition,
not theory.
Contract thel currency and increase the
national debt is the Presidents remedy for
his administrations ills. AS new method
for paying old debts, it is worthy the atten-
ton of all bankrupts.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-20

Hear the Jubilee Singers at the Congrega-
tional church Christmas night. Admission
% and 35 cts.
Sphinx has 81 colts with records from
21115 to $3.50, nine of which entered the
list in '95. or these IL have records of 800
or better Twenty-four of his get started in
races the past year, winning S19,5s2. With
In few years he will rank as one of the
greatest sires In the entire country.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-20
Probate Order.
STATE OF MICHIGAN,

STATE OF MICHIGAN,
COUNTY OF SHIAwAssEE Sss'
AT session OF the Probate Court for the coun
ty OF Shiawassee, holden at the Probate office
in the city OF Corunna, on Tuesday, the 18th day
OF December, in the year one thousand eight
hundred and ninety five.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate.
In tho matter OF the estate of Leonard +.
Kingsley, deceased.
on reading and filing the petition, duly veri
he'd, OF Horace @. Main, praying, amongst other
things, for the probate OF the instrument now
nled In this court, purporting to be the last will
ana testament OF said deceased.
Thereupon IL Is ordered, That Monday, the 18th
day OF January next at ten o'clock in the fore
noon, be assigned for the hearing OF said .peti
ton, ana that the heirs at law OF said deceased,
ana all other persons interested In said estate
are required to appear at q 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 II 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, newspaper
printed and circulated In said comfy of Shia.
wassee, three successive weeks previous TO said
day OF hearing.
MATTHEW BUSH
Judge OF Probate.
Probate Register.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-20

Clinton county supervisors were in ses-
sion less than half a day Tuesday, to de-
eide upon the date for the local option cleo
ton. After carefully looking over the
names on the petitions, finding more than
the requisite.number the call was issued for
February 3. Our supervisors should be as
expeditions when they meet on Thursday
next.
BY an oversight we failed last week to
make mention of the appointment by Con-
gresham Linton of Hon. w. r. Chapel, of
Corunna, to a $1,000 clerkship in the House
of Representatives at Washington. The
position assigned Mr.. Chapel is very de-
sirable one, the duties bring him into per-
sonal relations with all the congressman,
giving him an excellent opportunity to form
wide acquaintance.
Flint News: Aid. Geo. l.. Boomer went
to Owosso this morning to enter the employ
of the Estey Carriage Company. He will
retain his residence in this city until his
time of Office expires next spring.. when he
will move his family and household goods
to Owosso, provided his new position suits
him and he decides to locate permanently at
that place.
1t is stated that the Grand Trunk railroad
has its eye on the G., K. & S. road, which
runs from Kalamazoo to Woodbury., and
may buy 1t. If this is done the road will be
extended north to some point on the ID. &
M. and eventually to Saginaw.
Ex-President Harrison receives larger
sum for his articles on "This Country of
Ours" which he is writing for The Ladies'
Home Journal, than has been paid to any
public man in America for magazine work
OF similar nature. His first article In the
Christmas number Of the Journal, sold over
100000 extra copies of the magazine, of
which 725, 900 copies were printed as a first
edition.
If you have cement sidewalk and It be-
comes covered with ice. do not throw salt
on the ice to thaw 1t. The salt acts upon
the cement and will cut the surface of the
walk every time.
Byron dealers are purchasing their holi-
day supplies In Owosso.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-20
Important Facts.

Ii you have dull and heavy pain across
forehead and about the eyes; If the nostrils
are frequently stopped up and followed by
disagreeable discharges; IL soreness in the
nose and bleeding from the nostrils is often
experienced; II you are very sensitive to
cold in the head accompanied with headache;
then you may be sure you have catarrh; and
should Immediately resort to Ely's Cream
Balm for cure. The remedy will give in
slant relief.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-20
Probate Order. .
STATE OF MICHIGAN,

COUNTY OF SHIAwAssEE. 90
At session OF the Probate Court for said
county, held at the Probate office, In the city Of
Corunna, on Tuesday, the 17th day OF Decem
Der, in the year one thousand eight hundred
and ninety-hve.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate
In the matter OF the estate of Irene H. Gould
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Abbie
T.. Allison, praying that administration of
said estate may be granted to Charles s. Allison
or some other suitable person.
1t Is Ordered, That the 18th day of January
next, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon at said Pro
bate office, be assigned for hearing said petit
tion.
And IL is further ordered, That CODY OF this
order be published three successive weeks pre-
vious to said day of hearing, in THE TIMES,
newspaper printed and circulating In said
county OF Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge of Probate
BY KATHERINE Z. KELSEY,
Probate Register.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-20
A PROSPEROUS YEAR.
The Congregational Society Rapidly Get
ting Out of Debt.

/
| ting Out of Debt.
The members Of the First Congregational
church and society who attended the annual
meeting on Monday evening were delighted
with the reports of the officers, showing as
they did that the financial affairs are In ex-
cellent condition and that In every depart
ment good work was being done.
After prayer by Rev. j. G. Cromer, Mr..
Morris Osburn, chairman of the board of
trustees, in a brief manner reviewed the
work done during the past year, stating that
| this had been the banner year in the history
of the society, and that more money had
been raised and expended than during any
previous year, except when the church was
erected. He said the floating indebtedness
at the beginning of the year amounted to
81, $50, which was now all paid but about
5000. He predicted bright future.
Collector j. w. Zimmerman gave an ex-
tended report covering every detail of the
work and condition of the society and the
several auxiliary organizations. The total
amount of money passing through his hands
during the year was So, s4S.50, of which the
Ladies' Church Building Society had raised
$210; the Young Ladies' Social Union $2O1.-
65; the Sunday school $9471. These fig
ures do not cover the money raised for
benevolences, the expenses of the church,
Sunday school, the Y. p. S. G. e. or Kings
Daughters, all of which organizations have
been actively at work. Treasurer w. S.
Hunts report corresponded with that of the
collector.
+. I'll. Gould stated that $1O2 had been
paid in during the year on the church build
ing pledges, and that there remained unpaid
$4,000.
The Society decided to change the date OF
the annual meeting to the third Tuesday in
October.
The retiring trustees, A. NJ. Bentley, j.
Q. Shattuck and Albert Todd, were re-
elected, and G. ID. Stewart chosen to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of f. Ii. Ban
lister. w. S. Hunt was reelected as treas
urer, and the trustee elected G. l.. Taylor
as clerk. N. M. Osborn was elected as
chief 'usher, with power to appoint assis-
tants. The estimates of So, O99 for the ex-
penses of the coming year were adopted.
E. o. Dewey and G. ID. Stewart were APP
pointed to represent the society on COM
mittee to arrange for the publication of a
manual.
The resignation of Morris Osburn as a
trustee was very promptly laid on the table.
Mr.. Osburn stated that his health was so
poor that it was with extreme difficulty
that he could get about to attend to the
duties imposed. The society and trustees
valued his work too highly to think for
of releasing him.
A hearty vote of thanks was rendered the /.
pastor for his efficient work during the past
eight months, and to the trustees and Of |
ficerS for their lahorS
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-20

A telegram to Judge S. f. Smith Wednes-
day evening conveyed the sad intelligence
that his brother, DIR. Orpheus Smith, had
committed suicide at Traverse City. The
doctor had been an invalid for some time
and was private patient at the northern
Michigan asylum. A dispatch from there
states that he left the building and went to
the woods short distance away and hung
himself to tree with q rope taken from a
handsled. The body was found few
minutes later, but the man was dead,
though he had escaped notice but a few
moments. DIR. Smith was very mild and
interesting patient, and had been in the in
stitution less than year. He leaves a
family in Big Rapids.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-20
Wheat Values.

cents.
Harrison. 1s90-93. average N Y price......... SO
Cleveland, 189495, 65*
Cleveland loss to farmers" 2S
*Not dollar.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-20

SEE-SS.
/, A. ID. Whipple, Cashier of the above
named bank do solemnly swear that the above
statement Is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief. A. d. WHIPPIE
Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th
day OF December, 1895.
FREDERICK w. LAWRENCE,
Notary Public.
CORRECT-Attest:
* I. ( S SS %SsSzAiD, Directors.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-20

The official figures in Utah show repub-
lican majority for governor of 1882. This
is very satisfactory for state that was sup
posed to be surely democratic.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-20

b. G. Evens has sold his stallion Ben No
Me 2:25 to X. G. Hart, of Lapeer.
Acre lots for sale on Main street east, Just
over city line. (4w) Il. ID. DEWEY.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-24
Angling for Human Fish.

A novelty in the way Of sport was
inaugurated the other day at the Royal
Aquarium, Westminster, when series
of curious angling contests was begun
in the swimming annex. Fishermen OF
reputation demonstrated their skill
with cord and line in attempts to
bring to land human fish, who having
been duly hooked, cleverly initiated
salmon in their efforts to regain their
freedom. The result was always enter
tanning, and frequently very exciting.
especially when the angler and the
fish" were fairly matched. In the first
competition, although Mr.. Hardy, OF
Ainwick, with seven-ounce trout rod
and line, essayed three times to over
come Ives, strong swimmer OF four
teen stone weight, the latter on each
occasion succeeded in breaking the
line. Miss Burnett, whose weight Is
eleven stone, proved an excellent fish;
and Mr.. Slater, of Newark, with
greenheart rod and spinning undress-
ed line, had not succeeded in landing
her when time was called after ten
minutes hard fighting. Another lady,
Miss Sylvia, of slighter build, however,
gave in to the angling of Mr.. Ogden, OF
Cheltenham, in eight minutes.-Lon-
don Telegraph.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-24
Men Who Stol3Wind.

'Say, officer, 1 wish you'd drive those
hoboes away or run the min," request
ed the manager Of a Market street
yclery They're hanging around the
door, trying to steal our air all day
long"
Trying to steal what?"
"Our air. What we use to blow us
pneumatic tires with"
do you fellows own the air here?
Did you rent it with the premises?
You'll be accusing somebody of run
ming off with your sunbeams next. 1
suppose these hoboes grab handful Of
air when you amt looking, jam it in
their pockets and run. eh?"
well, if you don't believe it, just
come back here and watch
The clerk led the way to the back
part of the esta blishment, where he
and the officer concealed themselves be-
hind a curtain. In a moment q big
tramp peered in at the door, mopped
the perspiration from his face, slipped
up to the little rubber hose attached to
the air compressor in the basement,
thrust the nozzle into his steaming
collar and turned the stopcock. The
wind whistled through his clothes. and
for a minute he was the picture of con-
tentment. Before he could get cooled
off two more were anxiously waiting
their turn at the nozzle.
The officer took him to the city prison
and wanted to charge him with petit
larceny for stealing air, but had to
make it disturbing the peace.-San
Francisco Post
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-24

The cleanest town in the world Is
said to be Brock, Holland. 1t is only
few miles from the capital, and has
been famous for its cleanliness from
time immemorial. 1t is also notable on
account of the fanciful style of its
houses and yards and gardens and
streets. The people, though only peas
ants, are well-to-do, and all feel pride
in their town. 1t seems to be the first
business of their lives to keep their
houses freshly painted, their gardens
in perfect order, and their yards and
streets as clean as parlor.
No carts are allowed in the streets,
and no cattle. Though the raising of
stock and the making of butter and
cheese are their occupations. a stran-
ger would never imagine that there
were any cattle in the region, unless
he went to the beautiful green mea-
dows of the back of the houses, or the
stables out here, where cows are kept
in stalls, scrubbed and washed like a
Kitchen. The streets are too fine and
neat for the feet Of the animals to step
on; all are paved with polished stones.
intermingled with bricks Of different
colors, and kept so scrupulously clean
that lady could walk anywhere in
white satin slippers.-Pall Mall Ga
Zette,
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-24
-.r< ss;~'rirH

The humane society of Pittsburg has
decided that young girls must cease
selling papers on the streets.
In India every resident must, under
penalty Of fine, have his name written
up at the entrance of his house.
Australia has a population Of less
than 5000, 900, but economists declare i:
could support 10O,0OO,00O with ease.
Large Atlantic steamers are now
herthed close to the wharf at Liverpool.
and the troublesome tender is dispensed
With.
Squire Abingdon" Baird's race course
and farm, near Hull, on which he spent
S375, 900 were sold recently for a little
over $4,000.
The Duke of Bedford has imported
two thousand frogs from America to
free the ponds on his estate from de-
structive insects.
The highest temperature of the world
is recorded in the great desert Of Africa.
where the thermometer often marks $50
degrees Fahrenheit.
Vermont is credited with the largest
wool clip, per sheep, east of the Missis-
sippi river. which is 1-2 pounds, with
other States much lower.
1t is calculated that the enforcement
Of the excise law in New York city on
Sunday costs the brewers $165, 900 and
the saloon keepers 1891, 900.
Japan is fast gaining an important
place in the commerce of the world, in
spite of the Interruptions of one fierce
war and the dismal possibility Of an
other.
Edward Atkinson says that the time
will come when the fibre in the cotton
stalk will be utilized, and there are i'm
portant elements for tanning and dye
ing In the root
For some remarkable reason not made
apparent, Portland, chief commercial
city of the pine tree State Is buying
clapboards in the State of Washington,
$500 miles away.
A Maine paper mill recently sent a
consignment OF roll paper to China to
be used In q newspaper Office there.
This is something new In the paper
business In Maine.
Sir r. Napier Broome In hts annual
report on Trinidad and TobaSo says
that 'In Tobago 1t is possible to live like
a gentleman and with a certain amount
of tropic luxury on 81, 900 year.
All the laity will say amen to the
sentiment expressed W numerous
speakers at the Harvard law school
dinner, that there ought to be less ma
chinery and less flibustering in the law.
The tea exported from japan to the
United States alone is estimated at
forty million pounds each year, which
forms one half Of the tea consumed in
this republic.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-08-24
Removing the Opportunity.

Major Roosevelt was man Of fixed
habits. At 9 o'clock every morning he
entered the door Of his club. seated him
self before the fireplace, and producing
copy Of a New York paper Of the pre-
vious days issue, proceeded to peruse it.
I. was an unwritten law of the club that
while the Major was so occupied he
s. lid not be disturbed. and the only
ma who at any time dared to do so was
Crichton.
Crichton was a man with an mex
hauStfble supply of dreary anecdotes.
Everything reminded him of stories,
which he would relate with infinite care
and elaborate detail whenever he could
secure an audience.
Therefore when the Major saw erich
ton enter the library one spring morning
he buried his nose deep in the editorial
columns Of his favorite journal, and
made no sign Of recognition.
Crichton strolled about the room in a
desultory way, until the Major began to
grow nervous and uneasy, and to feel
that the room was getting rather close,
So he called to one of the servants:
Charles, wish you would let that win
dow up. It's very close in here"
Here was Crichton's opportunity.
Smiling pleasantly, he commenced, Let
ting that window up reminds me Of
story" when he was interrupted by
a roar from the Major:
BY Jove, Charles! let that window
down n-Harper'S