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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-05
DENYING ILL LUCK,
1.-THE Order of the Opal" Organized by the
Salt Spillers ard Thirteen Club.

1.-THE Order of the Opal" Organized by the
Salt Spillers ard Thirteen Club.
To the Thirteen club" and the "Salt
Spillers" comes the "Order of the
Opal. This is an organization designed
to challenge i'll luck and show how east
ly it may be bullied when deliberately
faced. The club has much Of the same
rites as other clubs of its kind. 1t meets
ON Friday. It's rooms are decorated with
peacock feathers.
The members make point of walk
ing under ladders, eating ID at table,
going and coming on Friday and spill
ing salt 1t is not said that they break
mirrors with deliberation, but anybody
who does break mirror is held i'll great
consideration by the other members.
The Opal is the badge of membership
and is put forth OH all occasions. 1t is
urged, however. that all these efforts to
overthrow superstition fail of their pur.
pose, inasmuch as i'll luck cannot be in
vited.
The element of chance is absolutely
necessary to its success. An even worse
element to be removed is the pride and
pleasure most people take in their su.
perstition. A superstition to all actress
in the way of advertisement is only less
valuable than the loss of her jewels To
other people superstitions are of impor.
lance in giving piquancy to biograph.
ical notices and sketches of character
now so popular in current weeklies. -
New York Advertiser.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-05
CORSICA AS A REPUBLIC.
1t Was Founded In the Eleventh Century,
and Its Constitution Still Lives.

1t Was Founded In the Eleventh Century,
and Its Constitution Still Lives.
During the tenth century Corsica was
the prey of contending barons, who in
their struggles for territory ravaged the
island and despoiled the people.
At last, in the first year of the
eleventh century, the lord of the Char.
ca, to the northeast of Ajaccio, baron
more powerful than the rest sought to
make himself ruler of the island under
the title of count of Corsica.
He had triumphed over his brother
barons, but he had not reckoned with
the democracy Of the island. That long
suffering body arose. and in one deci-
sive battle swept away the lord Of the
Cinarca and proclaimed that the land of
Corsica belonged to the people of Cor
sica.
Sambucuccio and the island assembly
founded in 1907 what is known as LA
Terra di Commune" and gave it pop
ular constitution, which has ever since
been held sacred. Under this constitu-
tion the various hamlets Of valley
were formed into a pieve, or parish.
presided over by podesta, or mayor,
and two or more communal fathers,
who nominated a caporale. a sort OF
tribune of the people.
The various podestas or mayors of
different parishes assembled and elected
a supreme council consisting of IL men.
Scottish Geographical Magazine.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-05
WHERE PARIS is AHEAD.
Her Wonderful system of Pneumatic Tube,
and Telephones.

In Paris the pneumatic tubes used in
the dispatch Of card kilograms and let.
ter kilograms from one portion of the
city TO the other are placed in the sew.
ers. The excellent sewer system ha;
helped the development of this handy
means of communication in a way which
would not have been possible otherwise.
IL Is quicker than the telegraph for mes.
sages within the city and would be per.
feet If the slow Partisan facteur We're
replaced by the smart London boy mes.
senger. As we stand below the tube we
can hear the whiz of the "chase" dis.
tlrctly There itgoes at lightning speed.
bearing. most probably. some tender
message from lovesiclS Jean at his Office
at the bourse TO pretty Jeanette, who is
'tolllng somewhere near the Bon Marche,
and fixing rendezvous for the evening
AFTER the day iabors are over Wonder
fully convenient these kilograms for cor.
respondence-more secret than the tele.
gram proper, making 10 awkward mis-.
takes IN times and places-and, best of
all. preserving the caligraphy of the
sender
More serious things are doubtless pass
ing across the coils which cover the re.
mainder of the roof of the tunnel These
are the telegraph and telephone wires,
thousands of miles of them. connecting
the 2lO postoftices and placing hundreds
or subscribers in the city within ear
shot. Overhead wires are prohibited in
Paris, SO are sky signs, and how much
the city gains in beauty those only
know who have seen London, with its
unsightly webs strung across the house
tops, spelling whatever of the pictur.
esque there may be about the streets
and constituting serious danger TO per-
sons and property.
There Is 10 comparison either in the
efficiency of the telephone in the two
cities A whisper may be heard in Par
is,while in London telephoning is gen.
orally most exasperating operation. A
striking piece of evidence on this point
is afforded by tho fact that it is well
nigh impossible to telephone from Paris
to any given subscriber in London, and
that before the instrument could be OF
any practical use for long messages the
two great foreign news agencies-Dal-
ziel's and Reuter's-were obliged ia
have special wires laid underground to
their offices from st. Martin S 10 Grand.
On the other hand. any subscriber in
any part of the French capital may be
heard with ease from the general post
office in London In this and one or two
other matters already mentioned John
Bull has q great deal to learn from
Jacques Bonhomme. Good Words.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-05
"Home. Sweet Home"

Home. Sweet Home. Payne's song
was originally number III the opera
"Clari, the Maid of Milan produo.
tion brought out in 1928 The opera
was failure. and nothing is now
known of it save the one song. which
became instantly popular Over 100, 600
copies were sold in tho first year of its
publication, and the sale in one form or
another has been constant ever since the
first appearance of this beautiful theme.
The melody is a Sicilian folk song and
was adapted to the words by Payne
himself. st. Louis Globe. Democrat.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-05
Was So Grieved.

A little story is told of Sibyl Sander.
son apropos of her debut at Paris. The
next morning the papers teemed with
the rawlings of the critics, the 'beaute
de Sibyl," her voice and her costumes
There were also kilograms Of congratu.
lations, letters and cards. The young
divette looked at them all carefully and
then made q moue. Not satisfied YETI
asked some one. what is the matter''
"Ah. / am. so disappointed. moaned
the sad faced singer II had thought
successful singers always got love letters
from unknown admirers There is not
one for mel 1t is to be supposed that
time healed the sorrow New York
Mail and Express.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-05
Ia For Il.

The captain turned pale.
Is there no hope?'' he asked in a
trembling voice.
None, answered the executive Off.
Ger solemnly
The commander raised his trumpet to
his lips.
Man the lifeboatl' he shouted
through the tempest.
A moment later he left the ship.
No, she was not sinking. She was
four hours late. and the captain pre-
ferred to take his chances with the
storm to remaining on board and get
ting his picture III the newspapers. -
Detroit Tribune
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-05
Feminine Ingenuitiea.

OF the multifariOus uses of the hair
pin, some at least are well known. They
are suggested by d French travellers de.
scription of q pin which the Indian
women of Peru wear as fastening for
their shawls It's head is III the shape of
q spoon In fact. it is q spoon and a
shawlpin in one.
1t is odd, the Frenchman says, to see
a woman pull out the pin, letting her
shawl drop from her bare shoulders, and
proceed to use it for eating her SOUP or
porridgo. After the repast she passes
the bowl of the spoon carefully between
her lips two or three times gathers up
her shawl and fastens it in place
The same women use their slippers
instead of pocketbooks - a point in
which they may be said to have the adj
vantage of their North American sis
tiers, who. having no pockets, or none
within comfortable reach, are compelled
to carry their purses in their hands.
The money of Lima consists of bank
notes, which go very well into the bot
tom of slipper.
rheumatism Cured i'm Day.-"Mystic
Cure" for rheumatism and Neuralgia, rad
ically cures in to 3 days. Its action upon
the system is remarkable and mysterious.
1t removes at once the cause and the diseaes
Immediately disappears. The first dose
greatly benefits, rs cts. Sold by johnson &
Henderson, druggist, Owosso.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-05
FREE COFFEE AND CAKES.
Custom Now In Vogue ON First Nights In
London Playhouses.

"By the way said gentleman who
arrived here from England few days
ago. "have you heard Of the London
theatrical managers latest scheme to
attract crowd on first nightsP Well,
it's rather odd, and wouldn't be sur
prised if the Now Workers copied it be-
fore long, although the circumstances
are somewhat different here.
"You know, the little tea and coffee
rooms in London that correspond to the
New York coffee and cake saloon are
much more numerous than here, and
there is sure TO be one near every thea
ter.
1T is the custom there for great
crowds to come to tho pit and gallery
entrances of the theaters long before the
time of opening the doors. The pit is
one of the best parts Of the theater for
seeing and hearing, and it costs only 60
cents, but thsre are no reserved seats,
so those who come early get the good
places.
1T is common, in the case of impor-
tant first nights, for long line of peo'
PIE w lOiiu au Viz pio uooio pOAoiO ~ Ia
opened. and when the play is very sue
cessful and popular this may continue
for an indefinite number of nights.
1T has now become the custom to
admit those who care to pay sixpence
extra for the privilege at $50. Then
they get good seats. but they have tc
wait prodigiously long time in their
places before the play begins.
''Ths state of things recently inspired
some ingenious manager with another
happy thought. He hit on the plan Of
providing free coffee and cakes, from
the nearest tea and coffee rooms, to the
crowd waiting in the pit on the first
night of his new play. 1t proved such 9
good arrangement that the others fol
lowed the example. New York Her
aid.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-05
Teachers ExamlnatIon.

Special, Vernon, Feb. 22d and 23d, 1895.
Regular, Corunna, March 18th and Goth, 1895.
Special, Laingsburg, Apr 26th and 27th, 1895.
Special examinations begins at one p. m,
standard time. At regular examinations, ap-
plicants for third grades will begin at the same
time. Applicants for the higher grades will be
gin at 500 a. m, standard time. Thus, three
half days will be allowed applicants for third
grade. The first half day. geography, reading,
penmanship, and theory and art and school law
photography and grammer will be written; the
third half day, arithmetic, history and civil gov
eminent will be written. The first half day OF
higher grades will write algebra and physics.
Applicants for first grade will write geometry
general history and botany on Saturday No
branches can be written except in accordance
with the above schedule, and applicants who
are not present ut the proper time must watt
until the next examination to complete their
work.
L. ID. DIMOND,
Commissioner
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-05
How to BE WomanIy.

Millio Newgirl--I know my eye is
black. mamma. but you ought to see
Maud Nouveau 's--both closed, and her
cheek is all pulled Besides, she hit mo
first
Mrs. Newgirl-Nevor slug except in
self defense, darling. Remember this
rule always. and You will grow up n
true, womanly woman. - New York
Herald.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-05
A RETIRED BUSINESS WOMAN.
a Page From Her History.

To important experiences OF others are
Interesting. The following is no exception:
Il had been troubled with heart disease "a
ycI"8 much of that time very seriously For
q - yCars was treated by one physician con-
tlUOusly. l was in business, but obliged to
ae on account OF my health. A ply
In told my friends that could not live n
liOnth. My feet and limbs were badly swol-
l. and was indeed in o serious condition
zen u gentleman directed my attention to
-. lies New Heart Cure, and said that his
Ter, who had boon afflicted with heart dis
3r'A, haa hCcn cured by the remedy, and was
- 'P'a % strong, healthy woman. purchased
- to OF the Heart Cure, and in less than
h0ur after taking the first dose L could
.. y decided Improvement in the circulation
y Do1G. When had taken three doses I
- move my ankles, something / had not
nc for months, and my limbs had been swol-
- long that they seemed almost purified.
.'Ore l had taken one bottle of the Rev
i.,."t Cure the swelling had all gone down,
u,i Wns so much better that did my own
" K, On my recommendation six others are
inythis valuable remedy."-Mrs. Morgan.
Hul W; Harrison St, Chicago, Ill.
Dr.. Miles New Heart Cure a discovery OF IA
-hinent specialist ia heart disease Is sold by
all druggists on o positive guarantee, or sent
ny the Or. Miles Medical Co, Elkhart, Ind, ON
receipt of price, 81 per bottle, six bottles for
IS, express prepaid. 1t is positively free from
all opiates or dangerous drugs.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-05
What a Baby Can DO.

Friend don't understand why you
and your husband should have separated
so soon
Mrs. Aftermath-It was all owing to
the baby's temper.
Mercy on usl How could that be-"
1--WE couldn't agree as to which one
of us tho baby took after. New York
Weekly.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-05

T. f. Anthony, eX-postmaster of Promise
City, Iowa, says: 81 bought one bottle of
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and two
doses of it did me more good than all the
medicines ever took" Sold by johnson Il
Henderson. druggists, OwOssO.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-05
Ambitious.

Minnie-The man l marry must be
one can love and respect.
Mamie-What! Both?- Cincinnati
Tribune.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-05

For Sale Jersey bull calf, eli gibleto
registry. Inquire at this Office.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-05

TOLEDO, SAGINAW e. MUSHROOM R'Y--
Trains leave OwoSSo Junction, west: 615 antnt
10 20 a. m. Trains arrives from west: 5 "a and
10 p. m.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-05
Offers to Manufacturers.

Unreasonable supply of Hard and Soft Tim
bers Lowest Rail and Water Rates, Excellent
Sites and Facilities, Fuel at Nominal Cost.
Write the Orange Board of Trade for partlcu-
lars and Special Excursion Rates.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-05

Westward No. IL has Parlor Car TO Cd. Rap
Ids, Extra charge 25 cents). No. Is has Par
,or Buffet Car, Detroit to Grand Rapids No. IL
has Pullman Sleeper, Detroit to Chicago. No.
81 has Wagner Sleeper to cd Rapids daily.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-05

CHICAGO g. GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY.
Going West: For Chicago and West,
Nv. Owosso. 9:05 a. m. Lv. Durand. g :35 a. m.
\" ..1:20p. m. - ..2:22 D. IN.
" ..6:05 D. m... Z" $3.50 D. m.
For PIT Huron and East Lv Durand 80 a. m.
03 q. m; :35 p. m. 80 p. m: 1920 ?. m.
Evening journal., 1895-10-18
The Moore Family Reunion.

The S7th birthday Anniversary Of
Thomas J. Moore, of near Newark, was
the occasion OF q pleasant family reunion
Yesterday at the home Of his daughter.
Mrs. Charles Lewis. near Newark A
large number Of children. grand children
and grest-grand children was present
and participated 10 the festivities There
were two members OF the family from
this clty-Mrs. Louisa Bald win, n
daughter, and Harry Whiteman, a
grsudson-bu those from other pisces
numbered fully seventy five
The day was spent In social inter
course and a sumptuous dinner added
materially to the pleasures. Mr Moore's
descendants made up purse which was
presented to him by Mrs Lewis, after
which Mr.. Whiteman delivered a timely
address
Mr Moore Is still hale and hearty.
despite the gray hairs which crown his
head Rs the rssult OF a useful life,
covering more than three quarters of q
century.
Evening journal., 1895-10-18
A CAROLINA LYNcHlNe.
Murderer william Blake Hanged TO
Pine Tree by Infuriated Citizens.

Murderer william Blake Hanged to n
Pine Tree by Infuriated Citizens.
HAMPTON, S. c., Oct. 1s.-William
Blake, Sr., Jason Blake, Prince Graves
and William Frazier were convicted Of
the murder Of Mr.. Raymond Meares on
the 9th Of August last. William Blake,
Sr., was recommended TO the mercy OF
the court and his sentence was life i'm
prisonment. The other three were SEN
fenced to be hanged on the 9th Of Decem-
ber next.
After the prisoners were sentenced Il
was evident that there was dissatisfaction
at the jury's recommendation to mercy Of
William Blake, Sr., and some persons
were heard to say that Blake would never
reach the penitontiary. Tho convicted
men, as soon as court adjourned, were
handcuffed and taken out Of the court
room. On their way to the Jail, within a
few feet Of the prison, the sheriff and his
constables were overpowered by a number
Of men, and William Blake, Sr., and Will
liam Frazier, who were handcuffed to-
gether, were forced from the custody Of
the constables and taken of into the
woods.
The crowd, numbering about 30 mon
proceeded to dense piece Of woods
about half a mile from the courthouse and
hanged William Blake, Sr., with plow-
line to the limb of large pine tree. Sev-
sral shots were fired into his body, and
the crowd dispersed
Evening journal., 1895-10-18
THE ORIENTAL lMBROGLIo.
The Sultan Promises a Reformation, and
fsettcr Conditions Are Hoped For.

fsettcr Conditions Are Hoped For.
CONsTANTINOPLF, Oct. 1S.-An trade
has boen promulgated announcing that
the sultan has signed the Armenian re.
form scheme demanded by the powers.
Tho Turkish papers, in announcing the
consent TO the Armenian reforms, state
that the sultan has decided to Introduce
reforms in all the provinces of the empire,
beginning with Anatolia. Tho reforms
comprise an increase and reorganization
Of tho gendarmcrie and of the police forces
and the amelioration Of the administra.
tive and judicial branches OF the service.
An eyewitness Of the Trobizond massa.
ere says that the Armenian quarter there
was completely sacked and the mob only
desisted when nothing was left to pillage
or to kill. The soldiers assisted in the
massacre with their rifles Tho better
class Of Turks gave protection and shelter
in their own houses Co the Armenian
women and children, so that none OF these
was killed in the town itself These same
Turks obtained permission for the Arme.
nian refugees to shelter themselves in the
barracks during the following night,
when IL was feared the massacre would be
renewed. Several Armenian villages out.
side Of Trebizond were burned and pillag.
ed, and lives there were taken also.
BEYRoUT Syria, Oct. ls.-Considerablo
excitement prevails in the Lebanon dis.
trict owing to conflicts which have taken
place between the Druses and Mutualis,
in which men have been killed on both
sides Finally the Mutualis assembled
1000 armed men near Sidon with the in.
tention Of attacking the Druses. The lat
ter thereupon appealed to their coreligion-
lists in Hauran, who are preparing to send
8, 1000 men to the assistance Of the Druses.
The vail Of Damascus is trying to prevent
a conflict
ODESSA, Oct. 1S.-The Black sea Rus
sian fleet has been hastily ordered to cruise
near the mouth Of the Bosphorus
Evening journal., 1895-10-18
Brazil AND CUBA.
Reported Recognition of the InsurgeI
Causes Much Comment In Washington

Reported Recognition of the Insurgents
Causes Much Comment In Washington.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1s.-The cable re
port from Buenos Ayres Of Brazil's will.
ingness under certain circumstances to
recognize the Cubans as belligerents Is
causing much comment in official circles,
although cable inquiries have not yet
brought either confirmation or denial.
Under ordinary circumstances little reli.
ance is placed in the Brazilian reports
coming via Buenos Ayres, but in this case
it is known that an extensive agitation in
favor Of the Cuban insurgents has been
going on recently throughout Brazil.
The Brazilian papers up to the 25th
ult. have been received by officials here
and show that the press and public have
been besieged by the Brazilian congress
now in session to recognize the Cuban in
surronts.
Evening journal., 1895-10-18
Rev. John Fitzgerald Is Suspended.

ROCHESTER, Oct. 1s.-Right Rev. B. j.
McQuaid, bishop of the diocese Of Roches-
tor, has removed Rev. John NJ. Fitzgerald
from the pastorate of Holy Cross church
at Charlotte and appointed Rev. William
Payne of Stanley, Ontario county, in his
place The Rev. Mr.. Fitzgerald will stand
suspended in ministerial functions and
cease to act in any ministerial capacity
until vindicated by a verdict Of acquittal
upon the charge of the crime of arson
made against him by indictment Of a
grand jury Of Monroe country.
Evening journal., 1895-10-18
DIED.

ARMSTRONG.-sudd on October o.
1895. James Armstrong. ia HE e4th year.
BURKE.--On the IL h instant. Mary Burke,
widow Of the late Edward Burke.
CULBER r.-On October 10. 1895, Martha
Cub -rt, relict OF ths late James .Culbert, In
her S9th year
EDWARDS.--In this city, on October 2,
Prudence @. Edwards.
HARhIGAN.--In this city. on Monday,
October u, Wesley HRrrigan, aged 20 years
STUART. I'm this city. on October IL. 1895.
Margli er. wife of William stuart,
WHTTrAKER.-In this city. on Wednes-
day. the g.h instant, Stanley Whitaker,
aged A years.
Evening journal., 1895-10-18
Prsttr Church Meddlrr At rIedIa.

MEDIA, Oct Is "A pretty wedding
WAS solemnized in Christ Episcopal
Church, Media, at / o'clock yesterday
afternoon. The contracting parties
were Ernest Hszen Chase and Miss Ann
Thomas Maison, OF Philadelphia The
ceremony was performed by Rev. o. A.
Maison, d. D.. assisted by Rev. A ].
Arnold, rector Of the church, respect
lively father and brother-in-law OF the
bride The church was handsomely
decorated for the occasion with potted
plants and white f1wers.s Miss Kate s
Bankson, of Philadelphia was maid OF
honor. and Randolph Taylor, OF Phila
delphia, acted as best man The ushers
were DR.. william Koowles Evans,
of Chester; Robert S Holt, of
New York; Louis B Henry,
samuel II Chase, John P. Bank
aon and T. Earl Collins. of Philadelphia.
The bride was given away BY her brother,
DIR Robert s. Msison, of Chester Im.
mediately following the ceremony a
breakfast was given at the rectorg, at
which there were nearly 100 guests
present The bride and groom left on Al
extended wedding tour, and will return
TO Philadelphia, which will bs their
future home.
Evening journal., 1895-10-18

A little thought 10 ihe harmonic,
ing Of colors; some regard to the
aize and shape of your room proper
attention to the correct proportion
Of the pieces and the following out
Of the style as decided upon, and
you have no trouble in furnishing a
parlor that will be correct and arts.
tic as to style and pretty and graft
flying as to taste. We will be glad
to help you to thisif you will let US.
Evening journal., 1895-10-18
Social and PersonaI Notes.

Harry Newling is visiting friends in
Chester.
Mrs. Harvey Martin has returned from
West Chester.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Livezsy. of
Atlantic City, are registered at the
Clayton House.
Charles w. Smith and wife, OF Camden,
are visiting Artemas Smith, Ia this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Spottswood Garland are
In Baltimore visiting relatives.
John Radclif, special clerk In the Office
of the general superintendent of West
Evening journal., 1895-10-18
Railroad oaeiais visited Atlanta.

Two we'll known railroad men con-
nected with the P. w. & B. passenger
servics have just returned from Atlanta
where they visited the Cotton States
Exposition and were delighted with the
show and the Southern people they met
while there
Captain Thomas F. Hawkins left for
Atlanta about two weeks ago, accom-
panied by ais daughter, Miss Henrietta
Conductor Hawkins has Just reached
home, Miss Hawkins remaining in
Atlanta for awhile Mr. Hawkins says he
was very near .heaven-when he crossed
the mountains
William McFsdden. assistant station
master, returned to his duties this morn
ing after an absence of shout two weeks
Mr.. McFadden first went with the IRE
men TO Reading, thence to Washington
for visit to his son, aud then to Atlanta,
where he spent week