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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-22
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.
DOiNGS OF OUR SOLONS At THE
STATE CAPITAL.

Bills and Resolutions Introduced and
Other Business Transacted la noth
Branches of the State Lcgislature--sun.
AIRY of the Work at the Lawmakers.
LANSING, Mich, Feb l4-The'senato by
vote of l2 TO 10 tabled resolution ask
Ing congress to "rcstoro silver to its prop
erplace etc." The senate passed bills: Re-
curing street railway companiesto equip
their cars with vestibulcs previous to Jan.
1, 1896; authorizing probate judges to de.
termine when persons once adjudgod in
sane have been restored To soundness OF
mind; providing jury commission for
the upper peninsula, and appropriatina
$4,000 for monuments designating the
positionsof Michigan regiments at Chatta.
nooga and Chickamauga.
LANSING, Feb. l5.--Senator Eaton called
up the free silver resolution Of Senator
Ciapp, which was tabled Tuesday, and
Its consideration was made the special or
der for Feb. 10. without opposition. The
house committee Of the whole agreed to
the joint resolution providing for the sub.
mission to the people at the April election
of q constitutional amendment increasing
the salaries of state officers. AS agreed
Governor, $4,000; auditor general and at
torney general. each, s., 500; circuit judges.
$500; stnro treasurer. secretary OF state.
land commissioner, and superintendent
Of public instruction, each. E., 800
LANSING. Mich, Feb. 16 The house b.
q vote of 81 to 33 refused to submit to ths
people constitutional amendment in.
crcasing tho salaries of state officers, it re-
curing a two-thirds vote of all the mem.
bers. Tho vote was recOusidered, how.
ever and tho measure tabled. In the SEN
alto bills were introduced appropriating
$4,000 for tho erection of a statue of the
late Governor Austin Blair upon the
state capitol grounds; abolishing days OF
grace on commercial paper; providing a
station house for women in cities Of 1900
inhabitants or upward, to be in charge OF
police matron; for II roformatory prison
for women; abolishing the office of COM
missioner Of mineral statistics, and for
the use of tho Abbott voting machine at
all elections of tho state.
LANSING, Feb 1e.--Thc most importany
action of tho legislature was the passage
of a bill for registration in tho entire stats
previous to tho spring election. This is
made necessary by the adoption of the
constitutional amendment last November
providing that only bona fde citizens
shall vote, thus DISTINGUISHING n large
number Of foreign born citizens who have
been voting heretofore upon declaration
of intention to become u citizen. An i'm.
portant bill was introduced in the legis.
lature providing for the granting of di.
vorces in cases of the hopeless insanity of
one of the parties aud prohibiting rcmarry.
ing within two years thcyeafter.
LANSING. Feb. ao.--The fifty days in
which bills can be introduced in tho Ngis.
laturo will expire today at midnight, and
tho reception of bills now takes up the
entire time of each house The indica-
tions arc the total number of bills to be
introduced will equal il not exceed that
of two years ago, which was the largest In
the history of the state.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-22
The New Ann Arbor.

The official report of Railroad Commits
sioner Billings for 1894, which has just
been issued speaks in the following com
pIimentary terms of one of Michigan's great
railway systems: 49,
When making an annual inspection OF
the various roads, notes were taken as To
the general condition of the property with Il
view to ascertain whether the physical con-
ditIon of the roads was being neglected IN
keeping with the general shrinkage in bust
ness. and [ am pleased to state, as the re-
sult of careful aud close observation that
the property as a whole is not neglected,
bat on the contrary, is made better
Track structures are made more pcrma-
nent where repairs are necessary to be
made. In many cases, Old trestles are be-
ing lessened by fills; stone and iron piping
are taking the place of wood culverts; stone
butments are substituted for bents and pill
ing, and wood bridges are replaced by IRON
In the operating machinery the same
gradual improvements are noticeable and
there are but few roads which are an ex-
ception to this gradual growth.
The most notable improvements found on
any of the roads, the T., A. A. & N. N.
Ry. takes the lead. Four steam shOvels
have been thoroughly manned and operated
during the season, accomplishing almost an
incredible amount of work.
The grades have been greatly lessened
and are being brought to uniform stand
ard.
Many of their bridges have beeu shorten
ed and iron piping used for culverts.
It is claimed that the south half of the
road will soon be in condition for one en-
CINE to haul so loaded cars geing south.
II the improvements are carried on next
year as MISUNDERSTANDING the work
which was so well begun of reducing
grades, ballasting the road with gravel,
taking out the curves and shortening the
road such as that contemplated north OF
Ann Arbor. where 1t will shorten the road
three miles and do away with many dan
gcr0us curves, the T., A. A. & N. N. Ry.
will stand among the first of the roads run
ing i'm the northern part Of lower Michl-
gan. -
To do Justice. perhaps should mention.
that In bringing the road from its low and
unsafe condition 20 its present standard In
no short a time, and for the amount Of
money expended. much credit Is due to the
business ability of the receiver and the ex.
ecutive energy of its manager.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-22

Assistant Attorney General THOMAS. OF
the p0stofice department. has just made
some important rulings governing otienses OF
n, lottery nature. The department has de-
cided that tho awarding of prize to the
person guessing nearest the number of seeds
in watermelon would be a lottery, though
the guessing of the weight of melon would
not constitute lottery If the guesses were
made after the melon had been lifted. The
award of prize to one suggesting the num-
Der of beans in a clear glass bottle, in plain
view, is also held to be lottery. Other
lotteries of this order are also under the
ban. Newspapers containing the results OF
such lotteries are not mailable.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-22

A New York commission merchant is
authority for the statement that the country
Is rapidly approaching the time when there
will ne a permanent scarcity OF apples.
The orchards in the United States have
been allowed 10 go slowly but surely 10
ruin, but lower Canada Is now dependent
almost entirely upon to supply the Atlantic
coast market with apples. In northern
Michigan there has been a considerable in
crease In the orchards acreage, bu this side
Of the Allegheny Mountains no apples are
raised that are worthy of the name. The
famous Albemarie pippen Is as scarce as
the Swiss wine sap that William Tell shot
fiom the head of his son. And ali the other
fine and hardy varieties have declined i'm
the same way. There are thousands of
acres OF farm land now devoted to the rails.
ing OF wheat at SO cents bushpl, which,
with half the expense. and one tenth the
attention, could be transformed into pro-
ductive and profitable apple orchards.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-22
Dry sunday in Detroit.

DETROIT, Feb. 10.--Owlng chiefly to the
effects of the Civic federation. recently
organized in this city, all the saloons In
the city were absolutely closed Sunday.
At large snectipg of the Liquor Dealers
association 1t was decided to undertake
retaliatory action. Another meeting will
be held at which definite plan of cam
paign will DO decided upon. 1t Is believed
that the saloonkeepers will attempts to
have the ''5lue laws" enforced.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-22
Soldiers in the Civil War.

From the Chicago Tribune
Revised figures in the records of the war
department place the total number of men
who served in the union army during the
war at 2,1aS,94s, of whom 67,05S were
killed in battle, 1902 died from wounds.
and 2s4, $50 from disease, leaving 1,794, 292
to be mustered out. II is curious fact that
little Delaware furnished more troops in
comparison with its population than any
other state. 1t had in 1860 1928 white
males between the ages Of IS aud As and
sent Is. 67O, or "a y per cent.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-22

Thomas Reyes. of lunla, secretary OF the
bill posters union Of Michigan, was IN
Owosso, Monday. he was unable 70 ar
range the difficulty between the Salisbury
spera house management and Bill Poster
Wynkoop and says no first class companies
win appear here until the boycott declared
by the union is raised. Alba Heywond
played by special permission. There Ia one
satisfaction in this to some. Amateur the
atricals may be put on and the money that
would go out of the city with foreign COM
panes will! be kept here FOR nse again.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-22
Special Notice.

In view OF the fact that hundreds Of Inva-
lids come to me who cannot lowing to
stringency In money matters) pay my reg
ular prices, have, therefore, In order to
enable all invaIids who 40 desire to have my
treatment, decided to reduce my prices until
the first Of June inst onethird. This
apples to all past examinations as well as
those for the next three months. i make
this very liberia, offer In spite of the fact
that my expenses remain the same as here
tofore; and feel sure the public will appreci-
ate H. Respectfully,
DIR. HOLMAN 5. HUMPHREY.
Lansing, Feb. 10, 'Qb.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-22
New Dates for Low Rates.

For Home Seekers excursion on March
5th, April I'D and 80 tn. the g. Il w. M. and
ID, l. g. Y. lines will sell round trip ex-
cursiOn tickets to all points In Southern
ard Western statesat very low rates. Ask
agents for particulars,
GEO. DEHAvEN, q p. A.. Grand Rapids
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-22

List OF letters remaing uncalled for in
Owosso postoffice the week ending Feb. IS:
Frank Laundes, Eddie Doarn, N. Nj. Brie-
her. John Dury, G. A. Bush, H. j. Can't.
valid. Mrs. Fannie Sheldon, James Jack.
son, Mrs. Welter, Mrs Emma j. McArtay.
Martin LOhrer. Maggie Palmer, Mrs.
Minnie Hembesberg, Marion ID. Marshall
Foreign: James A. Duncan.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-22
Chancey Sale.
STATE OF MICHIGAN,
THH CIRCUIT COURT POt THE COUNTY OF
SHIAwAsSBE In CHANCERY.

SHlAwAeSBE In CHANCERY.
Charles ID Stewart, executor, and Barbara
Schmid. executrx of the last Will and Tesla
ment of Samuel Schmd deceased vs. Theodore
A. Laubengayer, Nettie Laubengayer, Grant
r. North and William A. Woodland
In pursuance and by virtue OF decree OF
said court made In the above entitled cause on
the nth day OF March, A. d., 1894, notice ~
hereby giveo that the undersigned, one OF the
Circuit Court Commissioners for said county,
will sell as public auction or venduc TO the
highest bidder, at the front door OF tho Court
House In Corunna, in said county on Saturday
the 10th day If March, A. D., 1895, at eleven
o'clock In the forenoon, the following described
land and premises to-wit: Lots three 81 apd
nire f9). OF block one N). and lots one ~, two
Ja), three ~. four (i) and twelve 1s, OF block
two C2,D OF Laubo, gayer's addition to the CITY OF
Ovosso. according TO the recorded plat thereof
in County of Shtawassee and State OF Michigan
Dated February I'd, 1895.
FRANK T.. BUMIs,
Circuit Court Commissioner for the county of
Shaw nssee state of Michigan.
Lyon f. HADsAI.L
Complainant Solicitors.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-22

It Is not too early for the republicans or
the several townships to organize for the
spring election, 1t is highly important that
the magniaoent victory Of last fall be re-
peated this spring. This can be done in
Shiawassee county IL a full vote Is polled.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-22
A PUBLIC BUILDING.
Congressman Linton and The Times May
Get One for Owosso.

Washington. February 81 -(speciaD-
Representative Bretz. of Indiana. this after
sson favorably reporte from the house
committee on public buildings ana grounds
the Linton bill for public building at
Owosso. to cost $4,000 The report, as
adopted, Is copy Of that made by the sen
ate committee in the last congress with
some additions-one a lengthy letter to Mr..
Linton from the postmaster ut OwossO and
another being an editorial from the Owsss0
TIMES. The committee says Owoss0 rs
one OF the principal interior cities Of Mich
igan and located In q rich section of the
state. Large manufacturing interests are
located there, from which shipments are
made to all parts of the world: Letters and
papers show that Owoss0 has superior rail-
road connections. 6rst-class banking faclli-
ties, large and important factories, and 10
progressive, rapidly growing city, with TX
cellsnt schools, a street railway system,
parks. city water works and electric Light.
considering all these facts In connection
with the present and prospective govern
ment revenues from this city, we are OF the
opinion that the public service requires
building, and 1t would prove q profitable
investment tOgovenment.r
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-22

DIR Parkhurst's first article on women In
The Ladies' Home Journal has proved 30
popular that the entire huge edition of the
February issue Of the magazine was ex-
hausted within ten days, and second edi-
ton Of 45.OO0 copies has been printed.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-22
JUDGE MOORE
Nominated on the Ninth Ballot for Su-
preme Judge.

The Republican State Convention at De-
t0it yesterday was one OF the largest In
years and was full of interest and enthus'-
asu. Ten candidates for the nomination for
Justice were named and on the ninth ballot
Judge j B Moore, Of Lapeer. received
4e7H votes N 2sS1S for Judge MoAlvay. OF
Manistee. Judge Van Zile, of Detroit, hav-
ing thrown his strength. 1877 votes, to tho
latter Judge Moore is one OF tho hes quail
fled men In the state. popular and pleas
ant gentleman. O man Of startling qualities.
and will receive big vote at the election.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-22
At E. l. Brewers

Ole dollar and twenty-five cents in cash
will buy any one OF the 200 pairs of womans
Kid Button shoes. Former price from
81. 90 to $3.50.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-22

Pingreeism received singing blow by
the passage of the Detroit health board bill.
The legislature certainly acted wisely in
, this matter.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-22

For Sale, Jersey bull calf. eligible to
registry. Inquire at this office.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-22

Double Bolster White Handle Knife and Fork worth $3.50 sci
for knives and forks S5c We have all kinds of CUTLER
and surely please you
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-13
LATEST BERKELEY NEWS,
Harmon Gymnasium Greatly
in Need of New Lockers
for the Freshmen.
Town Trustees Sitting as Board
of EquaIlzation-4OO Freshmen
Registered Thus Far.

Walter Magee, director of physical cul-
ture at the University, said yesterday
that the gymnasium is sadly in need of
lockers for the use of the incoming fresh
man class. "There are 1900 students at
Berkeley" said he, "and only SOB lockers D
Board of Equalization.
The Board OF Town Trustees convened
yesterday morning for the purpose of sit
ting as a Board of Equalization. The only
communication received was from the
Oakland Consolidated Railroad Company.
A. K. Grimm, secretary of the company,
stated that their entire property in the
town of Berkeley is worth but $17, 400,
while the County Assessor placed it at
$34. 700.
The board adjourned until 7:45 tonight,
and will meet every evening from now
until the first Monday in September.
New Freshman Glass.
The recorder of the faculties. James Suit
ton, announced last evening that thus far
about 400 prospective freshmen had filed
their applications for admittance to the
university. Out of these nearly 200 have
been admitted upon their credentials from
accredited schools. while the others are
taking the examinatio ms, which will con-
tinue until tomorrow afternoon.
Interesting University Notes.
The agricultural department is prepar-
ing an exhibit of about 300 varieties of
cereals and plants which will be sent to-
day or tomorrow to the Mechanics Fair.
Lieutenant VIM, head of the military
department, will be at the university on
Monday, the 10Th inst. The dates of the
military examinations which he will give
have been set.
The Students Dining Association, con-
Quoted by a number of the faculty, re-
opened yesterday in university cottage
No. 8.
Students from accredited schools and
students who have taken the examinations
will be expected to report at Harmon Gym
nasium this morning for measurement.
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-13

chief train-dispatcher for the Southern Pacific,
died rather suddenly Saturday night at the
family residence, West Oakland.
The trial of Walter Siedentopf, ex-County
License Tax Collector, on four charges of mis-
appropriating public funds, is set for hearing
to-day in Judge Ellsworth's court.
The Equity Building and Loan Association
has brought suits of foreclosure against Will
liam II. Higgins for $1400. John A. Hoots for
5000 and L. H. Sly for $1,000 with interest.
The people of Pleasonton are arranging for
some fine bicycle racing on the 9th of Septem-
Der, Admission day, and it is expected that a
large crowd from here viii be in attendance.
James Black has defaulted by failure to
answer the suit of the Palmdale Company for
an injunction to restrain him from diverting
the waters of Stockton Pass Greek. The
plaintiff will apply Tor permanent injunc-
ton.
A new shaft is being sunk in the Corral Hol-
low coal mines. The shaft is one OF the largest
in the State, being 11x25 feet. The sinking OF
it viii necessitate the employment OF an extra
force of men.
John Griffin ana Bridget Matimore have
brought suit against Bridget S. Moffitt for a
quitclaim deed TO a piece of property in
the town at San Antonio They also ask for
$500 as damages.
Mrs. Forrest as guardian of the estate of the
minor children of C. Forrest was allowed yes
tereay an increase from $75 to 500 for the
support OF each of the minors. The estate Is
worth upward OF $250000
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-13

ond ieutenants that came into the North
west just before the Indian troubles which
eliminated in the fight at Wounded Knee.
Preston had been assigned to duty IN the
Ninth Cavalry-the black regiment you
know; and those negro soldiers had a
pretty strong doubt about his heroic Quah-
ties.
"But he gathered his men, according, to
orders, when the hostiles were rounded
up there at Standing Rock, and held one
side of the square which inclosed the
warlike and dangerous band of savages.
The Indians had come out OF their tents
with their blankets around them, and
their leaders declared they were unarmed,
and that they wanted to talk The negro
cavalry men, dismounted and resting at
will were inclined to wander about rather
more than was agreeable to Preston's tidy
West Point ideas, and he hauled them
back in line They looked at his jaunty
uniform, and almost wished they might
see him in real trouble, just for the pleasure
of testing him.
"Wel, the Indians got to the middle of
the horseshoe-like Enclosure of troops, and
then, at given signal by their chiefs,
was seen armed with rife, Ratchet and
seal ping knife. They fired point blank at
close range and with deadly effect at the
soldiers OF course you know the story of
the battle. That is tale that is told.
1.-The attack was so sudden and unex-
pected that the soldiers were thrown into
confusion, and they turned and ran to
cover. 1t was the worst possible thing,
but the first thing that suggested itself to
the imperiled men.
Only Lieutenant Guy Preston, the
youthful West Pointer, looking around at
that savage band of murderers, caught
sight of the gold bars on his shoulder
straps-the insignia of a rank in the army
of the Nation-and the thought came to
him, 4 can't run away carrying that.
And he halted, turned, called back his
men and formed the first line which re-
pulsed the Indians and finally conquered
them.
Maybe it isn't as much of story as it
seemed at the beginning, and yet have
always thought it was well illustrative of
the view an army officer must take of his
position He cannot carry the proofs of
that pesition-the evidences OF trust re-
posed in him by his country-he cannot
carry that insignia to dishonor."