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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-21
BuRNS.


The republicans of Burns township will meet
In caucus at the Byron opera house, Tuesday,
August 20, '96, at 2p m. Tor the purpose of
electing eight delegates to attend the county
1896, for the nomination of county officers, and
such other business as may lawfully come be-
fore them. BY order OF township Com.
CITY CAUCUsEs.
First ward-The republicans of the first ward
are hereby notified that a primary election
viii be held at the store building of VI. Fletcher
1l3 w. Exchange St., on Tuesday, Aug. %, 1896,
from to o'clock p. m. standard time, for the
convention called to meet at Corunna, Aug. "a.
Each voter will vote for II delegates and those
receiving the largest number of votes shall be
declared elected. BY order of the ward com.
mittee. r. o. DEWEY,
GEO. z. JENKINS,
S. s. MINER.
Second ward-The republicans OF the second
ward are hereby notified that primary election
will be held at THE TIMES office on east Main
street on Tuesday, Aug. 25 1896. from to
o'clock p M standard time. for the purpose Of
electing delegates to the county convention
called TO meet at Corunna, Aug az Each voter
will vote for Q delegates and those receiving the
largest number of votes shall be declared elect
ed. BY order OF the ward committee.
GEO. M. DEWEY JR
FELIx TEAL
Third ward--Thes republicans of the third
ward are hereby notified that primary election
will be held at the city hall on Tuesday, Aug
70, 1896, from to O'Clock p. m, standard time
for the purpose OF electing delegates to the
county convention called to meet in Corunna,
Aug a. Each voter will vote for delegates
and those receiving the largest number OF votes
shall be declared elected BY order Of the ward
committee. A. NJ YOUNG,
j. O. ABEL
Fourth ward-The republicans OF the fourth
ward will meet In caucus at the hose house,
south Lansing street, on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1896,
at 1880 p. M, standard time to elect II delegates
to the county convention called to meet at Cor
unna Aug. %. BY order Of ward committee.
M. l.. PARKER,
W. T.. HALL.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-21

Col. j. Fl. Moyses feels confident that he
will receive fattering vote for representa-
tive in the republican convention next week.
Mr.. Moyses is gentleman of decided abili-
ty, has had a varied and extensive expert
ence in life and would look carefully to the
taxpayers interest il sent to the legislature
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-21

President p. f. Powers, of the Michigan
League of Republican Clubs, has appointed
the following excellent advisory council:
Geo. Clapperton. Grand Rapids; Grant Eel
lows, Hudson; Homer Warren, Detroit; G.
j. Diekema, Holland; Chase s. Osborn,
Sault Ste. Marie; j. F. McKinlay, Detroit;
j. w. Burk, Coldwater.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-21

On our extra pages, In addition to the
tax sales, will be found the splendid speech
of Senator Thurston delivered recently in a
joint discussion with one of the leading sill
yer orators of the country. Mr.. Thurston's
argument is logical and convincing. Do not
fail TO read the speech carefully.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-21

w. +. Close, of Byron, one of the leaders
of the democratic party in Burns township
for years past, declares his intention to vote
for Mckinley and the entire republican
ticket.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-21

The Mexican prices are the prices which
prevail in the free zone on which there is
small duty. or course in the interior they
would be much higher.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-21

Thousands OF democrats all over the coun-
try have already Joined Mckinley aud Ho-
bart clubs.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-21
BENNINGTON.

The republicans of the township of Bennng
ton will meet in caucus at Pttsburg on Tuesday
August 25, at three o'clock p. m, to elect seven
delegates to the county convention called to
meet at Corunna, August ~, and 10 transact
any other business that may properly come be.
fore the meeting. BY order of committe.
j. w. HIBBARD,
Chairman
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-21
Republican Caucuses.
NEW HAVEN.

The republicans OF New Haven will meet in
caucus at the town house, on Saturday, Aug 22,
at 80 p M, for the purpose of electing five del
egates TO the county convention to be held at
Corunna, Aug. "a, 1896.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-21

Warren Pierpont should be nominated for
circuit court commissioner by reclamation.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-21
County Convention.

The Republican electors OF Shiawassee coun-
ty are requested to meet in convention at the
Court House in the City OF Corunna' on
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST27, 1896,
at eleven O'Clock o. M, to put in nomination
candidates for the several county officers can
didate for Representative in the State Legisla-
ture and to elect delegates to the judicial con-
vention, called to meet at Corunna, sept III, Tor
the purpose of nominating a candidate for Cir
cult Judge of the 35th Judicial Circuit; also for
electing % delegates to attend the Senatorial
convention of the 18th Senatorial District yet
to be called and for the transaction OF such 9th
er business as may properly come before the
convention.
The several townships and wards will be enti-
tied to representation as follows:
Antrim B, Bennington T. Burns 8, Caledonia 8,
Fairfield G. HaZelton 8, Middlebury 8, New Ha-
ven 5, Owosso township 6, Perry IL, Rush 9. Sci
ota Z, Shiawassee l2, Venice g. Vernon IA, Wood.
hull 4, Owosso City, first ward IL, second ward
8, third ward z, fourth ward -; Corunna, first
ward 4, second ward 3, third ward 2
FRED EDWARDS w. r. CHAPELL,
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-21
RUSH.

The republicans OF the township OF Rush are
requested to meet in caucus at Henderson at 2
o'clock p. m, the 22d day Of August, 1896, for
the purpose of nominating six delegates to at
tend the county convention to be held at Corun-
transact such other business a may legally
come before the caucus.
F. f. RIINTING Chairman
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-21


The State Ticket.
For Governor,
HAZEN S. PINGREE,
of Wayne.
For Lieutenant 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,
otBerrien.
For Attorney General,
FRED A, MAYNARD,
of Kent.
For Commissioner State Land ONCE,
WILLIAM A. FRENCH,
of Pressure Isle.
For Superintendent of Public instruction,
JASON E. HAMMOND,
of Hillsdale.
For Member State Board OF Education,
JAMES w. SIMMONS,
of Shiawassee.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-21
OWOSSO. FRIDAY. AUG. 81, 1896.
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

For President,
WILLIAM MCKINLEY,
of Ohio,
For Vice President,
GARRETT A. HOBART,
OF New Jersey.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-21
CONGRESSIONAL

For Representative-Sth District,
WILLIAM S. LINTON.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-20
CYCLONE REPORTED FROM ROCK
1t Is Said to Have Done Great Damage
Among Farmers.

Last night report came from Doug
las that late in the afternoon cyclone
formed at the junction Of Cowley, Sum-
ner, Sedgwick and Butler counties and
took a course to the northeast.
It was impossible TO get anything like
accurate details as Geographic commu-
nication with that place was entirely
cut of.
From the odds and ends Of reports re-
ceived the following is the story OF the
cyclone, which is given for what it is
worth: The cyclone formed, as state
ed, at the junction of the counties and
demolished five houses at Rock, which
must be nearly as many as the entire
town contains. After hitting Rock, the
cyclone aScended and twisted over the
ground for about a mile and then dipp>
ed again and commenced TO lick up
everything in its path.
The twister was plainly visible from
Douglas and seemed tosbe very destruc-
tive, especially TO farm property.
Ii was reported that ten people were
injured. but as there was no means OF
getting the other details Of the storm
st is probable that this statement is
merely guess work.
The Eagle tried hard through every
source 10 get the facts hast night. but in
vain.
Some details may be asceUained to-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-20

ditious prosecution OF the enterprise 10
its ultimate purpose
Here is an offer OF assistapce from
the Galveston Export Company 10 CO.
operate in pushing an enterprise OF mu-
tual advantage, the benefits OF which
are admitted on every hand. and yet
how sluggishly do those most directly
interested make fitting and serviceable
response. Is everyone waiting for his
neighbor to contribute, hoping that
others Will bear all the little burdens
and let him escape all but benefits?
The business folly of this way may
be seen when IL IS too late to be sorry."
The Galveston people have appreciated
the situation and are alive TO its ad-
vantages. and the people OF this end
ought 10 be quite as sagacioUs and pru-
dent in action. They should have act
eda once, and TO some purpose, with
out waiting passively for assistance;
and now when help is offered in prac-
teal way, by thorough business men.
familiar with the special work necessary
TO be done; possessed OF the means for
meeting the financial requirements con-
sequent on handling grain in large
quantities, it would be commercial SD
icide to ignore the propositions they
have submitted.
The general plan they suggest is the
only one that can avail. TO bring perma-
nent relief, and IL not executed with
their help, il will at least be done with
out IT, individuals may construct and
operate elevators, but there is not like
iy 10 be new basing line established
until the concentration under one con-
troll assumes sufficient volume 10 assert
itself. and has sympathy and interest
enough back of IL to maintain It
When the farmers determine 10 sup
port II there will be confidence in its
permanency, and no combination can
rr-evaiI against IT
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-20
HIS BODY REMOVED
REMAINS OF THE 0SSIFIED Man
TAKEN FROM THE GRAVE

After Remaining In the Grave for sixteen
Months, 10 Is Removed TO the Douglass
Cemetery-StranSe to say, That, Not
withstanding the Pact That Two Win
tiers and One Summer had Passed since
the Body was Laid TO Rest, 10 was IN rs
Perfect Condition rs the Day of the
BuriaI-Reason for the Removal
"The body OF Edgar T. Pratt was re-
moved from its burial place TO the GEM
etsry last Sunday said Geo. Wolf OF
ms city. who had been over 70 Doug
las in company with Rev. Nusbaum and
others TO assist in the removal OF the
body from beneath the window Of his
fathers residence 10 the cemetery.
Edgar T. Pratt win be remembered
by the readers Of The Eagle as the ossi-
fed man who each year attended the
camp meetings until his death. For
eight years ne had been unable to move
single limb or even his jaw. and with
the exception OF his eyebrows the skin
OF his body was perfectly held 10 his
flesh which had nne feeling OF stone
over his hands a wire case was put 10
keep people from touching his hands or
fingers as they would have broken be-
fore they would bend.
From an active man he became. by
the effects OF rheumatism tae most per
feet osSified man probably in the world
and his case was a mystery TO the en-
tire medical profession. Ii seems that
a leading medical institute in New York
became 50 deeply interested IN the case
that they made Mr.. PRATT a handsome
offer for his body after his death, and
even agreed 10 give him pension 81
81, 900 per year and handsome sum
10 mis- wife after his death. but strange
10 say, Mr.. Prau spurned the offer and
from that time until his death a horror
seized him or having his body mutiia-
ted and TO prevent this he had the fam
lily bury his body beneath his father 5
window, and in plain sight OF the road.
Frequent reports were sent abroad
that the body had been stolen, but
when the grave was opened Sunday II
was not only found TO be there. but In
almost perfect shape. Notwithstanding
the fact that the body had been consign-
ed 10 the earth for over a year, IL was in
a state OF as perfect preservation as II
was the day il was buried. The flesh.
position and all with the exception OF
the eyelaSh and eyelids were changed.
1t appears that Mr.. Pratt, Sr.. had
cluded TO make trip back east and he
| realized that the body OF his son would
be just as safe In the Douglas cemetery
as in the grave at the house and conse-
quently the body was removed.
The perfect state of preservation of
the body was the remark OF all who be
held the corpse. IT was hard for them
TO realize THAI the body before them had
| laid in the earth for two winters and
one summer.
4 close watch will be kept on the
grave but 1t does not stand TO rea
that the body viii long be allowed 10
remain in the GROUND when the medical
profession would be willing TO pay a
good round sum for body with such
peculiar history.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-20
FAIR GRADUATES WILL DINE
Extensive Arrangements Being Made 70
High School Banquet.

On the evening of the 22nd inst, the
Alumni association of the Wichita High
school viii give their seventh annual
banquet at the Hotel Carey. This
promises TO be the finest banquet ever
given in the city. No efforts or ex-
penses have been spared by the execu-
tive committee to make the occasion
one unsurpassed in the annals of the as
ISOLATION Most elaborate menu cards
and floral decorations have been arrang
ed for, and Prof. Blume's orchestra will
discourse sweet strains of music during
the evening. An excellent program OF
toasts has been provided and the re-
sponses will be unusually brilliant and
effervescent with wit and humor.
AS a result of the untiring energy OF
the officers Of the association the MEM
bers will enjoy a reduction in price over
all similar events. The class of go win
be admitted free, upon being members
Of the association. AN other Alumni
upon paying the dues provided by the
constitution of the association will be
charged but Is cents additional All
persons not graduates of the High
school will be required to pay 81 for
their individual entertainment.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-20
HAVE STRUCK 1T RICH
Two Wichita Men Have . Fortune In q
simple Invention

Two Wichita Men Have . Fortune In .
simple Invention.
Lee Hays and Charlie Garrison are
on the high road to a fortune. For
several years Mr.. Garrison is said to
have in his possession an idea that is
to do away with the use OF lamps by
express companies in melting the wax
TO seal packages. His idea takes the
shape OF a sealing wax candle with a
cotton wick run through IL like the ordi-
nary tallow candle. He gave his idea
TO Lee Hays a short time ago and invi-
ted Mr.. Hays into the deal ofmaking
themwithh im- Lee knows a good
thing when he sees q and ne said Ger
tainly" They Immediately applied for
a patent and will begin the manufac-
ture of the sealing wax candles IN this
city next week when they get their
clay moulds from kentucky where they
are being made. wsrh this invention
all that an express man VIII have 70 DO
now is TO light the wick OF the wax stick
and lt4t the wax drop down onwhatever
they want 10 seal as the tallow would
from an ordinary candle The express
companies pay So, 900 every year for one
oil for their lamps 10 melt the wax 20
say nothing about the time wasted in
keeping them in repair, trimming them
whenever they were wanted II IS said
that Mr.. Hays and Mr.. Garrison have
b.en offered $4,000 for a tenth interest
in the Invention. Scores Of people are
now kicking themselves for OF think
Ing OF this simple way OF making . 1or-
tune.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-20
being the 25th anniversary OF their mar

being the 25th anniversary OF their mar
riage.
The house was deliberately decorated
with potted plants. palms and cut flow
ers, and among the many rare plants
and flowers Were graceful branches Of
the silver leaf poplar as a fitting back
ground for the other beautiful decora-
tons and emblematic OF the event TO be
Celebrated.
Mr. and Mrs Herlon received their
friends in the front parior in a bower Of
palms and German myrtle. the beloved
plant OF the Fatherland- The evening
was spent in social conversation and
beautiful vocal selections by Mrs Beau
mont. accompanied by Mr.. Henry Hut
man on the piano, which were much en-
joyed by all present. Miss Ross also
favored the company with some very
sweet vocal selections. Al 1890 the
supper was announced. and with Mr..
Huffman at the piano. all marched
into the spacious dining room where a
feast 10 suit the kings was awaiting
their many guests. Truly a more boun-
tffH board could scarcely be spread
While the health OF the hoste and hostes
were pledged by all present. After
which all repaired 10 the parIOs where
by request OF many. some very beautiful
German songs were sung with true
German enthusiasm and were enjoyed
by all. the Americans as well as the
German guests. and IL was into the wee
snlaE hours before the guests departed,
wishing Mr. and Mrs. HERON many
returns OF their marrfegs anniversary.
There were many beautiful gifts re-
ceived. showing the esteem IN which
Mr.. and Mrs. HERON are held By their
many friends. Those present were.
Messrs and M~s6ames Crib. Bisssntz
Getbo. HUFFMAN. W. A Polk. DR.. Hupp
Knolbauch. Spesr. Harden, Gehring
Stsinbuchel. Ross. Bolte. V. Hartman.
W. S. HERON. and Mrs II. beaumont.
Mr.. J. Speer. Sr, Mrs. Sommer. SIR
Weigand. Misses Lena Orb. Lena Bis
santz. Agnes Sommers. Julia Somrners.
Louise Zimmerman. Noble Ross. Anna
Welgsnd. Bertha Zimmerman: Messrs
Henry Huffman. Fritz Huffman. John
Speer. Jr-, Robert Bolte.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-20
THEY MEET TO SAY GOODBYE
Reception Given to Rev. G.. Il Smith, Late
Pastor of Lincoln Street Presbyterian.

Pastor of Lincoln Street Presbyterian.
At reception given by the members
of Lincoln street Presbyterian church
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. D. f.
Fuller 10 Rev. George r. Smith pastor,
there were present Mr.. and Mrs. S. w.
Pearce, Mr.. and Mrs. F. a. Sival, Mr..
and Mrs. S. Peter, Mr.. and Mrs. F. L.
DeLamatre, Rev. G.. r. Smith and wife,
Mr. and Mrs. Seton. Mr.. and Mrs
D. f. Fuller Mr.. and Mrs. ]. s. Nc
Chung, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert GoOdin,
Mr. and Mrs. j. 3. Everett; Messdames
H Balling. CT. w. Sumption, ]. II. AL
exander, ]. E. George, Thatcher Hilbert
and Corrinne. Misses Gertie McClung
Glennie Jet, Nertie Alexander. Flor
ence Fuller, Emma Swab, Daisy Full
Ter, Ester Swa.b, Louie Fuller, Lille
Peters, Bertha Smith, Florence George
and Mildred Carter. 1Iessrs. Gene Bal
ling, Frank McClung, Roy DeLamatre,
Clyde Hilbert, Erwin DeLamatre, Char
lie Thatcher and Harry Sumption.
Refreshments were served and a plea
SAINT evening was passed. Mrs. Smith
and her daughter Bertha. return to New
York, their former home, Thursday.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-20
COMING Local EVENTS

The directors OF the Wichita hospita,
viii meet this afternoon az the hospital
at go o'clock sharp
There will ee rehearsal OF ST. John $
vested choir Thursday evening az AS
20 prepare music for services Sunday
evening.
Special communication OF Albert Pike
lodge No. sos, a. F. & a NJ. Wednes-
day evening. May % al O'Clock Work
in the first degree. Visitors welcome.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-20

Mrs George Brooks Of Houston. Tex.
Formerly Mrs. Alfred Fzrrles % this
city, and daughter. are az Der mothers.
Mrs. John Reynolds Tor a visit after al
absence Of SIX years
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-20

Mike Cook Is doing some good lard
scRpe and lawn grading on the post
Office bot and signs keep of the grass
can be seen everywhere IN places where
there - not a blade OF grass.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-20

Yesterday was the annual cheap
strawberry day. They were down 20
SIS a crate. II was predicted that
they win go down 20 IS cents before 10
night as Mr. Tucker the small fruit
man is picking his berries
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-20
kIUsIC AND DRAMA.
THEY DRAW NEIL.

watkins minstrel company was a
drawing card last night al their grounds
near the POStoffice. The songs. dancing
and acting is ali by artists as the doctor
takes as much pride in amusing the
people az he does in relieving the aches
and pains. Performance begins az s,
and I'VE cents secures a reserved seat
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-20

A colored man named Abel was fined
$40 in Judge Glenn's court yesterday for
smashing another colored man between
the eyes in the Hope colOred church
Sunday night.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-20
I2S-I3o-I32 N. Main.

nJNUnD IN HurrMAN's AGENCY
IA\ltRN against Fire, lightning, Tor
nado Z laes-<aiass Acoids0ts
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-20
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS MARRIED
Mr.. and Nrs. Henriou are sensrea o,
Their Many Friends

One OF the most pleasant events OF the
season occurred at the residence OF
Mr.. and Mrs. F. HERON. sSi North Tope-
:. avADue. Monday night May IS. It be-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-20
Wanted. Partner.

Ihave a new invention. grip mixer:
perfect success. and want partner
with some capital 20 Join me In selling
IL. See me at santa Re hotel. Opposite
santa Re depot. city
JOHN BENDER.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-20
GOAL Is In SIGHT
EXPORT COMPANY TELL WHY ALL
SHOULD JOIN THEM.

Kansas Must Have a Basing Line to Secure
Eonitab,e Freight Rates, Net Only for
Grain but for Imports-To Secure This
End All Should Join to See That This
City is Made the Grain Center-Other
Places are Ready TO Do Their Fart In the
Enterprise which VIII BENEFIT the En-
tire State.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-20
SIX GET DIPLOMAS
FIVE GIRLS AND ONE BOY GRADU
ATE FROM CITY NORMAL

Music aod Flowers Add to the Charm of a
Happy Scene-Miss Whitehead Con-
coded the Honors for the Best Essay
George Parkinson Comes OUT a Brilliant
and Finished Orator. The others Make
Very Fine Address and are Generously
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Dyer Addresses
the Glass in a Conciiiating Manner.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-07-24
How to Put on Stamps.

Put a. stamp on square and true, in
the upper right hand corner and as near
as possible to the margin Of the enve-
LOPEZ You put it on at the right hand
corner for the convenience Of the stamp
ers in the postoffice, SO that it may be
uniform in location with the stamps on
other envelopes and SO more convenient
~ and expeditiously stamped. You
should study the comfort Of others rs
we'll as yourself. You should put it as
near as possible to the corner, SO that the
canceling stamp will be less likely to
deface and SO perhaps obscure the adj
dress on the envelope.
You should put it ON square and true
because that is the methodical and prop
er way to do. Many persons are disturb
ed by the appearance Of stamp put on
in q careless and slipshod manner. And
one can easily imagine that such q prac.
tice might work positive injury. You
might have occasion to write to man
on a matter Of business that was Of i'm
portanoe to you. You might compose
and write this letter with faithful care
and set forth what you had to say with
commendable clearness and precision,
and yet upset it all by shaping. on a
stamp carelessly. The recipient might
judge you by the one slight act done
naturally rather than by the studied
work done with \ purpose.