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The times., 1896-10-30
The Judgeship.

Judge Smith was appointed to the bench
in October, 1895, at the solicitation of men,
bers of the bar, and on the petition of a
very large number of influential business
and professional men, and representative
farmers. His appointment was endorsed
by the press Of the city. In accepting it he
surrendered good law practice. His
record as judge has disappointed no one
who was instrumental in securing his
appointment. The law makes il necessary
that the appointment should be ratified by
the people at the coming election. Nothing
could be more unjust to Judge Smith than
to be refused the cordial, energetic support
of those who endorsed his appointment, and
If they exercise their influence with the
voters who are less familiar with the duties
and responsibilities of the Office than they
are, Judge Smiths election, by an over
whelming majority will be insured. He
is candid, capable, courteous and fair, and
has made good record. His retention on
the bench will secure all the advantages
that community has by being served by
such judge. The Office should be nom
political, and the voters should be governed
by what their best judgment tells them will
secure a judge In whose decisions all will
have confidence. Vote for Stearns +. Smith
for judge of the 35th judicial circuit.
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portation, projected series Of needed
improvements, public lighting plants,
parks, miles of well paved roadways,
water service reform, perfect sewer
system and other benefactions-is not
the history of all this written upon the
beautiful and purified face of the city,
and in the hearts of the people?.,
He has entered with sympathy into
the wants of the needy, and his plan
of permitting the poor and unemployed
to plant and cultivate the waste and
idle lands In and about the city, has
not only fed hungry thousands, but
stimulated in them love Of honest la
Dor, and given to many, doubtless,
their first impulse to manly independ-
President Geo, A. Gates, of Iowa Col
lege, says Of him: "It Is probably
fair Statement of the truth that no
mayor of any considerable city In
America has done so much for the in
terests Of his town as this man." "The
battle Mayor Pingree has fought, out in
the eyes of the nation in and for the
city, of Detroit has put the American
nation under obligations to him."
In appearance Mr.. Pingree is much
better looking than his pictures would
indicate; the usual full front view is
misleading, and does poor justice to
the strong, thoughtful and kindly face.
He has very clean and clear COM
plexion, is six feet high, well proper.
toned, and enjoys superb health.
Any personal sketch of him would
be incomplete in the eyes Of the fem
ininn yynpl1 without AP
the graceful and gracious woman who
has been his wife since 1872. An
hours conversation with
FRANCES GILBERT PINGREE
is sufficient to reveal one reason, at
least, for the marvellous serenity of the
man, for the great successes of his
life; he has had at home the restful
happiness of womanly nature in ar
lent sympathy with his own; second
self with ability to comprehend cour-
age to endure and wisdom to advise; a
modest, beautiful, and discreet power
behind the throne!
Mrs. Pingree's maiden name was
Frances Amelia Gilbert. Her mother
was Eliza Richardson, a family Of
many historic names. whose annals run
DdCh turOuSn perfectly wei uuiueHtl-
Gated channels to the time of the Nor.
man conquest of England. She was
born in Mt. Clemens, Mich, and has an
honorable record as pupil and after
ward as teacher in the Union school of
that city.
The home Of the Pingrees has been
blessed with three children. Their
lovely first-born, Gertrude, whose habi-
tation is in heaven, but whose sweet
memory will never leave her father
and her mother; the only son, Hazen
s. Jr., n student in the University of
Michigan, and Hazel, the remaining
daughter, young miss.
The Pingree home on Woodward I've.
nue. is delightful place, not only for
outward beauty. but for domestic
charm, cultured refinement and hospi-
table good cheer.
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= We desire to call attention to Senator
VIM. M. Kilpatrick's record as legislator.
Both times that he has represented the peo-
pie he has been leader In the senate, and
leader not by the amount of wire pulling
he could do, but from the fact that his
knowledge of all public measures and the
needs of the people was superior to that of
almost any other man in the senate, and by
careful study and honest decisions as to the
right course, he was able to convince the
other members. During the last legislative
session, Senator Fitzpatrick prepared and,
after hard fighting, succeeded in having
passed, the bill which is of vital i'm
portance to Owosso and this county-the
bill to prevent concerns receiving bonuses
from moving away without refunding the
bonus. He also presented and finally over
came the opposition to the circulating H.
brary bill, which was passed and gives to
the Y. M. G. A. and Ladies' Libraries a
constantly changing set of books which 1t
would be impossible for the people to enjoy
except for this bill. His record on every
question brought before the legislature was
right and we believe both this and Ingham
counties will give him credit and honor for
the most excellent work performed.
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REGISTER TODAY IF YOU DE-
SIRE TO VOTE.

Can Open Letter From Mayor Pingree.
HMayor Pipgree has issued the following
open letter:
To THE REPUBLICANS OF MICHIGAN:
"While have long known that the rail-
roads and other corporations holding public
franchises, and few republicans, of De-
troit, who are opposed to the taxation Of
railroad, telegraph and telephone COM
panies, have for six years fought me be-
cause have favored reduction of gas rates,
electric light charges and street car fares
for the benefit Of the people, are doing every
thing they can to defeat the republican
state ticket, and will continue TO do SO until
the poles close on next Tuesday, / chal-
lenge anyone to show that l, or any of my
republican friends have taken any action
against Mr.. Mckinley as insinuatsd in the
article in the News of the 27th inst. The
traitors are not in our camp.
l have1enteIed into no combination CT
conspiracy with the Bryan leaders or any
one else.
desire to add that have not promised
the railroad commissionership to anyone.
w hetlier this is the reason the railroads are
opposed to me l leave TO the judgment of
the voters.
6 will further add that the value of ex-
empt, railroad, telegraph and telephone
property in Detroit is more than $40, ,000,-
N---s- -
600 an amount equal 10 0,000 houses of the
value of 81, 900 each HIS. PlNGREE."
p Detroit, October 2S.
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EVERY VOTER IN THE CITY
MUST REGISTER TODAY OR TO
MORROW IF THEY DESIRE TO
VOTE TUESDAY.

The ticket nominated by the republican
state convention is one of the best ever
placed before the people by a political par
ty. The honor and Integrity of the men
cannot be questioned; their qualifications
are most superior as acknowledged by the
men of all parties. Those who have al
ready served the people in the positions for
which they are again candidates, will run
thousands of votes ahead of their tickets,
and for the others we ask the votes of the
men who desire to see the present records
kept up and. thus put the states business in
the hands of men whose qualifications are
known and who will have that care for the
expenses in their departments that marks
the economy of strictly republican admin
istratiOn.
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Roscoe ID. Dix, of Berrien county, repub-
lican candidate for auditor general, should
be given large vote in this county. He is
known by every one familiar with public
affairs as an honest, careful, obliging and
accurate official. AS citizen he Is beloved
by all who know him. AS soldier he has
a record of which any man might well be
proud. IN humanitarian and fraternal
work he is leader and many have cause to
bless him for the kindnesses received at his
hands. For the nomination for this office
he was the almost unanimous choice of the
best republicans of the state, for above any
other man they considered him qualified for
this responsible office.
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You cannot do better than to support Jay
d. Royce for register of deeds. He is capa-
BILE, affable, and in every way fitted for the
position. Mr.. Royce has been resident of
this county all his life and has spotless
reputation. He has had experience in sew
eral positions which have given him the in
formation necessary for the proper filling OF
this Office, and no regrets will eyer be en-
tertained on account of his election. No
more agreeable gentleman than Mr.. Royce
lives within the confines of this county, and
we see no reason why he should not be
elected by the proper majority.
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H. H. Pulver Is all Right.

From the Laingsburg News.
II That article in the LaiDgsbuIg News en-
dOrsing Hon. II. ii. Pulver, candidate for
prosecuting attorney, has about the right
smack to it. You will he all right in time,
nd trust will soon be on the right side of
these political questions. Mr.. Pulver, as
you are aware. has lived in this community
for many years and is well and favorably
known. He has had years of experience as
an attorney. is well posted in law, is well
fitted for the office 10 which he aspires, and
IL elected will make an efficient officer.
Several years since, when Mr.. Pulver was
in the Senate, we had occasion TO visit the
capitol during a session of the legislature,
and from what we saw we were led to be-
lieve that he was working hard for the in
terests of his constituents IN this district.
Mr.. Pulver is doing his share for the repub-
licans in this county In the present campaign
and we would like to see him roll up good
majority in November.
j. III. WOODBURY..
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Chairman IIanna's Estimate.

1--WE still place McKinley's minimum vote
In the electoral college at 302, and include
among the doubtful states Idaho, Louisiana,
Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Tennes-
see, Texas, Utah and Virginia, with eighty
four additional votes. Advices from these
states are highly encouraging, and we have
an excellent prospect to carry Missouri,
where q hot fight is now being made. II
favorable reports from the doubtful states
continue to arrive, the national committee
may be obliged to increased Its present esti.
mates In the bulletin which II will issue just
before the close OF the canvass.
M. A. HANNA
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A PROCLAMATION.
The Republican State Central Committet
to the People.

The Republican State Central Committee
to the People.
DETROIT, October, 2S, 1896.
TO THE CITIZENS OF MICHIGAN:
The battle is practically over and the con-
test for sound money and prosperity is won.
Michigan is not doubtful state, but will
declare in favor of William Mckinley for
president, with majority sufficient to over
whelm the enemy. The republicans of this
state haye rallied nobly to the support of
CUR principles and our candidates. Patriots,
irrespective Of party, eager to emphasize
their loyalty to country, have refused to be
partners In the conspiracy to degrade labor,
debauch the judiciary, and discredit the
honor Of our nation, and they have stood
shoulder to shoulder with us in this most
remarkable campaign. All that is needed
now is to hold the ground already won.
Every patriot must be on guard against
eleventh-h0ur assaults of the enemy. Sem
sational newspapers may continue to pub
lish columns of falsehoods, in the vain hope
of provoking controversy, and diverting the
public mind from the real issues of the
hour. No one should be deceived by these
methods.
We urge all republicans to give loyal sup
port to our national, state, congressional,
legislative and county tickets, and we call
upon all patriotic citizens, without regard to
past party affiliations, to cast their votes
with us in the support of sound currency,
the national honor and the restoration of the
prosperity of all our people.
REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL COMMIT.
TEE. DEXTER M. FERRY,
Chairman.
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From all parts of the county come the re-
ports that Matthew Bush, Duane Cooper,
Rudolph Colby and Jay ID. Royce will have
large numbers Of democratic and prohbi.
tion votes, while but few republicans will
cut any one of these men from their ticket.
This is as 1t should be, for no man can hon.
estly claim for the union nominees the abili-
ty and character of the above named men.
Their very success In life In a business way,
compared with the records of the union
nominees, should give the people an idea of
their ability to carry on the business of the
county, while as officials they have proud
records. The voters in casting their ballots
for the republican nominees are paying to a
certain extent the debt due generous, public
spirited and worthy citizens.
The times., 1896-10-30

We wish to call the attention Of theold
line democrats to the fact that IL they vote
the union silver legislative, judicial and
county tickets, they must vote for some
of the men WHO for years have been in the
republican ranks and who have been the
most bitter in condemnation of their party
and of its planks, and In particular of the
plank which brought the party to victory in
1892, and which Is today, laying aside the
issues forced upon them by the mine own
ers and anarchist Altgelc, the real plank Of
the party-tariff for revenue. II the money
question were dropped-as we believe 1t
will be-could you consistently vote for s.
s. Miner, II. s. Hadsall, Geo. McCaughna,
or A. L. Chandler? Would you be support
ing Frank Savage or McElwaine Miner?
Do they represent your principles? These
offices have no bearing on money legislation
and consequently 1t is your duty, we be-
lieve, as citizens to vote for the best men.
You have straight-out republican ticket,
you have straight-out democrats on your
ticket. Now aside from these democrats,
you must choose between republicans who
stick to their principles and those who have
turned from their party and have succeed
ed in getting nominations that belong to the
men who built up the democrat party and
are trying to slide into Office by your votes.
DO not pive the votes to them. DO not
sanction the methods of continual Office
seekers, but vote for the men who stand by
their nrincinles
The times., 1896-10-30

THE TIMES wishes to urge upon the vo-
tiers of this county outside Of the republican
party to carefully consider the capability,
the reliability, the qualities in general that
make good official, of the republican can
didates before casting vote for those on
the combination ticket. If you are silver
lite the county official can do nothing for or
against the currency policy you advocate;
If you are prohibitionist we. ask you to
consider well the lives and records of The
men on the tickets; If you are populist,
think which man would do the most for the
people at large, and If your conclusions as
to fitness are in favor of the union ticket,
vote 1t. But we do not believe 1t can possi-
bly, be. The union candidates are pleasant,
obliging gentlemen, but do they have those
Observation-Disclosures principles, stead
fastness Of purpose, success In some line of
w0rk-which make 1t safe to trust the i'm
portant duties of county officials to them?
Carefully consider the nominees records, as
citizens. as business men, their work for So
ciety in general, their claims upon the peO-
pie, and we believe you will vote as great
many of the strongest free coinage advocates
have already determined to do, for the men
whose names appear in our columns.
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Card From Benz. Harrison.
From the Detroit Journal.

Like Blaine, ex-Presldent Benjamin Har-
rison Is classed by silver men and organs as
having once favored free coinage of silver.
Mr.. Harrison himself disposes of this lie in
the following note to citizen of Detroit:
My Dear Sir: have your letter of Octo-
ber 9th. My secretary has sent you copy
of my state papers, which will give you ac-
cess to all Of my messages. You will find
there Is nothing In them from beginning to
end that favors free silver, but on the con-
trary, whenever / spoke upon the subject,
1t was against free silver coinage by the
United States without an International
agreement Very truly yours.
BENZ. HARRISON.
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He lives in the beautiful city of the
straits. He is the republican candi-
date for governor Of his state. He
will undoubtedly be chief executive Of
Michigan upon and after January /,
1897; yet his fame, his prestige, his
hold upon the popular heart do not de-
pend upon the issues of November g.;
nor has Michigan any longer the sole
claim ON him, for
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James w. Simmons should be given a
strong endorsement Ia Shiawassee county
for the Office Of member of the state board of
education. Every man In Owosso knows
what he has done for the city schools. Al
most every person interested in school work
in the county knows of his valuable service
to the country schools and, regard
less of party, should give him credit for 1t
with his vote. Party issue should kave
no weight in voting for school Offices, and
we believe tho people will give Mr.. Sim
mons the majority he deserves. Local pride
alone ought to give him an almost unani-
nous vote In Owosso.
The times., 1896-10-30

Still is it true that deeds heroic
For man, by man unselfsh wrought,
In spite of skeptic and of stole
While pulsss warm with quickened beating,
Divine relationship to trace,
We hail with universal greeting
The brotherhood Of all the race.
And SO 1t Is the people claim him
This civic chisftain of his clan;
And thus the shouting thousands name him
The Prophet Of the working mani
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Hon. w. M. Fitzpatrick and f. M. Shep-
ard are known as careful, economical, pru-
dent men. As members of the next legisla-
ture they will guard the interests of the peo-
pie carefully and WELL Their votes Will
not be cast for any unworthy measure. Like
the other republican nominees, they are all
right. Give them your vote.
The times., 1896-10-30

The New York Hersld independently
gives as Its opinion that Mckinley is sure Of
24s electoral votes and Bryan of 134. 1t
says the republicans will elect 224 members
of the house of representatives, the demo-
Gratis 1877, populists 6.
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There is absolutely no reason why Mon
roe l.. Scougale should not receive the vote
of every republican In the county. He will
prove 10 be an excellent sheriff.
The times., 1896-10-30

A few days ago the Presbyterian synod Of
the state of Nebraska met at York, Ne
braska. At Its closing session poll Of the
members of the synod was taken with the
following result Mckinley, 1870; Bryan, 1S;
prohibition, Q; not voting, 1.
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1t is just as important to poll every vote
possible for Congressman Linton as 1t Is for
Maj. Mckinley. DO not be led into throw
ing your vote away for Brucker. Mr. Lin
ton is outspoken on every important issue
and has splendid congressional record.
The times., 1896-10-30

Will full vote and vigorous work on the
part of each republican our entire ticket
will not receive less than 1000 majority.
Republicans of Shiawassee, let's roll up one
of our old time majorities.
The times., 1896-10-30

VIM. s. Bowen, special correspondent of
the New York World (democratic), who has
been travelling through the western states
says Nebraska is certain to vote for Maj.
Mckinley by a majority of least 5000. He
also says Wyoming will probably be found
In the Mckinley column.
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County Ticket.
For Judge of Probate,
MATTHEW BUSH,
OF Vernon.
For Sheriff,
MONROE L. SCOUGALE,
Of Vernon.
For Clerk,
DUANE G. COOPER,
of Caledonia.
For Register of Deeds,
JAY d. ROYCE,
of Burns.
For Treasurer,
RUDOLPH COLBY,
of Shiawassee.
For Prosecuting Attorney.
II. II. PULVER,
of Sciota.
For Circuit Court Commissioners,
WARREN PIERPONT,
of Owosso;
JOSEPH H. COLLINS.
of Corunna.
For Coroners,
HIRAM MONROE,
Of Owosso;
DIR. A. Il. HOLCOMB,
Of HaZelton.
For Surveyor.
EZRA MASON.
of Owosso.
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Not one flaw in the legislative record7of
Senator Fitzpatrick has been pointed out.
On the contrary his record is an excellent
one and his work a credit to the people of
the district. he should be reelected by an
increased majority.
The times., 1896-10-30

Only good words are heard on every hand
for Francis NJ Shepard. His opponents
cannot say one word against him. He is
the best man to represent us in the next
legislature.
The times., 1896-10-30

The vignette with the likeness of Abra-
ham Lincoln heads the republican ticket.
Put cross in the circle under this vignette
and thus vote the straight ticket.
The times., 1896-10-30

For Senator-Fourteenth Senatorial District
WILLIAM M. FITZPATRICK, of Shiawassee.
For Representative
FRANCIS M. SHEPARD,
of Owosso Township.
The times., 1896-10-30

Attorney General Maynard after a ten
days trip in the upper peninsula says he is
convinced that 1t will roll up 5000 majority
for Mckinley.
The times., 1896-10-30

The republican national committee claim
that Mckinley and Hobart will receive the
electoral votes of "a states.
The times., 1896-10-30

SOMETHING ABOUT THE REPUBLICAN
CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR.

He Comes From Good Old New England
Stock and Has Made His Name Famous
Throughout the Nation. A Tribute
From the National Tribune.
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Republicans are urged to vote before noon
as far as possible.
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"Open the mills, not the mints. Major
Mckinley.
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Congressional.
Legislative.

For Representative-sth District,
WILLIAM S. LINTON.
The times., 1896-10-30

Gov. Bradley places McKinley's majority
In Kentucky at 20, 900.
The times., 1896-10-30
Judicial.
County Ticket.

For Circuit Judge-35th Judicial Circuit,
STEARNS f. SMITH, of Shiawassee.
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M'KINLEY AND HOBART.
REPUBLICAN TICKET.


For President,
WILLIAM MCKINLEY,
of Ohio,
For Vice President,
GARRETT A. HOBART,
OF New Jersey.
State Ticket.
For Governor,
HAZEN S. PINGREE,
Of Wayne.
For Lieute. ant Governor,
THOMAS B. DUNSTAN,
of Houghton.
For Secretary of State,
WASHINGTON GARDNER,
of Calhoun.
For Treasurer,
GEORGE A. STEEL,
Of Clinton.
For Auditor General,
ROSCOE d. DIX,
OF Berrien.
For Attorney General,
FRED A. MAYNARD,
of Kent.
For Commissioner State Land ONCE,
WILLIAM A. FRENCH.
of Presque Isle.
For Superintendent OF Public Instruction,
JASON f. HAMMOND,
OF Hillsdale.
For Member State Board of Education,
JAMES w. SIMMONS,
of Shiawassee.
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spirited and worthy citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-28
WILL SAY NOTHING.
Bryan is Not in a Hurry TO Announce Himsel
on PopuIist Convention.

Lincoln, Neb., July 27.-From what
Senator Jones said just before he left
Lincoln. is is inferred that no definite
plan was arranged to bring about an
understanding with reference to the
Democratic and Populistic tickets. Mr.
Bryan, tonight, made the following au-
thortiative statement: Mr.. Bryan re-
ceived n number of kilograms during
the day containing suggestions in re-
gard to the action of the Populist con-
vention. He replied to all that he will
act with elaboration. and nothing will
be done which can be justly criticised
by those interested in the success of
bimetailism. He begs all friends OF
the cause in both parties to refrain
from harsh criticism of those who.
however much they may differ, agree
in desiring the immediate restoration
of free coinage. He feels sure the
solution of all difficulties will be found
in due time and the solution will he
honorable to all parties as well as sat
isfactory.