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The evening times., 1896-04-09
STORIES OF THE STARS.

The constellation Bootes, which viii
| grows, is interesting both because of lie
| outlines and the noble star ArcturIs
Whether or not we may believe that the
sublime challenge of the Almighty TO job,
'Canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons:''
refers to his striking star group, the name
| appears impressively in the hOary book
| which bears the name of the patriarch UZ.
| The Specification OF Buotes is The
| Wagner or Pinwman." In Ciccro'stransla.
| ton of Aratus tthe poet quoted by the Apos-
| tie Paul in his sermon 10 the Athenians) IL
| is entitled ArctophylaN. "Tbc Bear Guard
Grecian fable maintains that BOotes WAS the
| son of Jupiter and Callisto, and was uanled
Areas.
Juno's Jealousy OF Callisto resulted in the
transformation Of the beautiful maiden int o
bear. and Areas, while hunting, perceived
her. and was about to slay her, when
Jupiter in mercy changed the son also into 4
bear-Ursa Minor-and transferred them
both to the skies. Modern mythologists
have divcsted Bootcs of his sickle. and pla ced
in his hands the reins Of the Hunting
Dogs" Asterion and Cbara, with which he
is supposed to drive the bear around the
Pole.
A rather complex constellation is Hydra,
which stretches its serpentine folds from
Procyon to Virgo and beyond. The head of
this Lernaean monster. which, according TO
fable. only multiplied by decapitation, fs
found near Procyon by means Of the rhom.
bold which four "rits stars constitute. Be
low Leo is the Crater or "Cup.'a a fine semi.
circle Of six stars OF the fourth magnitude.
Still eastward is Corvus. the Grow,
changed from white to obla ok, because oftale-
bearing.
HERCULES TWELVE LABORs.
To destroy the many.headed Hydra WAS
the ambition of Hercules, and its accom-
plishment constituted one Of his celebrated
twelve labors.'' 1t was effected by the use
of hot iron applied to the wound upon de-
captation-an ancient Instance OF the en-
ployment OF cauterization, but in rather a
negative sense. The great conquerOr dipped
his arrows in the gall of the Hydra, which
caused the wounds inflicted by them to be
incurable. Doubtless the fable is but an ex-
aggerated account of the multitudinous SER
pents which infested the marshes of Lerna.
This charming member of the zodiac well
its starry sweep and its history are fas-
cinating in the extreme. 1t is the sixth
sign and the seventh constellation in the
ecliptic. The sun enters the sign about the
22d of August, but does not reach the con-
stellation until the middle OF September.
Virgo is represented as a rare and ra-
dIant maiden," with folding wings. hold
ing in her band an ear of corn. Mythology
tells us that she was the goddess Astrca,
of the realm of justice, dwelling on earth in
its carly history-in the golden age" H.
nocence and truth rcigned, and there was
universal happiness. The earth lavishcd
her gifts upon man without the labor of
cultivation. and wars were unknown. But
the golden age was succeeded by the ages
of silver, brass and iron, ard crime flour
ished.
With the degeneration of mankind the
gods deserted the abodes of man. Astrea
fingered last, but finally the wickedness
The evening times., 1896-04-09
Four Square. burned Over.

Campbellsvillc, KY. April "a fire
swept four squares in the central part of
the city at midnight Tuesday night. Loss,
$4,000; Insurance. see 900. The fire
was of incendiary origin.
The evening times., 1896-04-09
FIVE LIVES PROBABLY LOST.
Miners Probably ,,SuffOcutcd In the
Hone. Hoist Mont.

Hope IIOisi IT ont.
Butte, Mont, April "a dispatch re-
ceived from Basin last night reported fire
-aging in the Hope Hoist ana main shaft,
and that four or five lives had been lost.
Shift Boss John Buckley and his brother,
Pat Buckley. Martin sullivan, Hugh Nc
Xcown, Barney Wall, VIII Belien, ard
Ed Macarthur are protaOly suffoca,ed. as
here Is no other csoapa from the mine
except by the main shaft, which is burn
.ng. The buildings are a total loss.
The evening times., 1896-04-09

Morton Cadets, n. g. Drum Corps Cd
Reg. Band, tonight. Odd Fellows Hall, Tth st.
The evening times., 1896-04-09
NopIFFICUITIEs TO MEET


There are no difficulties to encounter
in giving instruction on chemistry, botany
and entomology. One hour each day, or a
day in the week, during which times
classes mi ght be taught on subjects per-
taining to agriculture, would take but little
from other studies, and the instruction i'm
parted would be most valuable.
Books intended for schools, written in
plain aud easily-understood language, in
which pupils are TO be instructed in the
composition of soils, plant growth. plant
foods, varieties, characteristics OF plants,
destructive insects, etc, have already been
prepared, and when once some enterpris-
ing board of Observation-Disclosures the studies
in the schools others will follow.
How many farmers know how to buy
fertilizers to advantage or how to feed
their crops for the best results, and, it may
De added, how many of them are capable
of selecting breeds? 1t Is safe to assert
that those who know anything outside of
the manual labor required are In the
minority.
If Arbor Day is to be observed for pur-
poses of instruction it is an admission that
the schools can be made pla ces of instruc-
ton for something more, and the value to
the whole country at large, by beginning the
instruction of agriculture among the chill
dren, cannot be estimated.
WHAT IS BEING DONE.
In Denmark dairying is taught as a spe-
.ial study, and 1t has placed that country
first among the nations of the world in
lairyIng In this country the agricultural
colleges have short courses in agriculture,
and the attendance is large. thus demon
strating that the sous OF farmers are will
ing to improve such opportunities.
If these students could enter such col
ieges with the advantage of instruction in
the first rudiments taught in the village
school, it would save valuable time and
labor. One of the causes of farmers sous
,eaving the farms is because they really
know so little OF farming. 1t is to them
the life OF common laborers.
Open to them the fact, when they are
young, that farming is a science: that the
true knowledge of farming has not gone
below the surface, and that by Intelligent
farming they have better opportunities,
and they will become Interested in the
work. because they can look ahead and see
something to strive for in the future. II
education is decided upon it must begin
with the young, for las the twig is bent
the tree inclines," and the subject is one
well worthy of consideration by all in
tercsted.
The evening times., 1896-04-09
WHY BOYS QUIT THE FARM
1t Is Because They Do Not Knew
What Farming Is.
THEY SEE ONLY DRUDGERY
1t Would BE Very Much Better to
Make Them Acquainted With the
Scientific and Economic Side of Ag-
riculturc-ArbOr Day Opens the
Way to II New Era In Inst ructiOn.

Arbor Day has become an established
observance, and ii is not necessary to
enter into details regar,.inS the work TO
oc zone on such occasions, rs pupils are
now familiar with such, but Arhor Day
n the future Will be looked upon as the
beginning OF a new era in the instruction
of the youIgcr members of the farming
communities.
IL is the entering wedge which will
widen The opening for knowledge and will
eventually lead TO higher instruction in
other matters pertaining TO agriculture.
II is possible that before decade passes
additional studies in the country schools
will embrace that which will be of vital
Importance to the younger generation.
Ir ArDor DayIs to iuCuiCate in the youth
.ul mind the importance of ornamenting
The school grounds with trees and shrub
berry, as well as 10 plant trees along the
roads, and even nj the homes, there is no
reason why they should not be taught
during school hours many things that
will enable them to better understand
he conditions in which they are placed
and which Will enable them to leave the
schools better prepared for fulfilling their
duties in life.
FOUNDATION OF BETTER
at many OF the higher colleges the stu
dents are compelled TO devote a certain
portion of their time TO shop work." in
order to derive practical as well as taeOreti-
cal knowledge TO fit them more Thoroughly
for the pursuits they intend 10 follow.
The farmer is familiar with the practical
work OH the farm. but rather deficient in
theory and the science OF farming. The ex-
pertinent stations have done excellent
service in imparting knowledge, but 1t is
difficult for farmers TO understand as fully
as they should those things which require
study i'll order TO comprehend them.
The chemistry necessary to better UNDER
stand the use of fertilizers is not difficult
10 learn, but there are only a few farmers
IN community who begin late in life to
devote a portion OF their time TO study. 1t
must be the farmers son who should be
taught, and he will become sufficiently in
terested to follow his studies and advance
himself later on.
Once let him know that there is a science
in farming, and he will not be conteDted to
ralter if he expects to become proficient in
his occupation. Instruction OF the chill
dren must be the foundation OF successful
farming in the future.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-11-20
University Extension.

AT meeting of those interested il
having University Extension Center il
the city this winter, held Friday even.
ing in M. l.. Stewart & Co.'S bank parlors
it was decided to have center. A can.
wasting committee was appointed and
the price of a season ticket was fixed at
$l.O0, each ticket admits two members OF
the same family.
"Stories as a Mode of Thinking" will
be the subject of the lectures, which will
be given by Prof. Moulton, one of.the
strongest lecturers connected with the
Chicago University. The first lecture
will be given the first Thursday in Janu-
ury. The price of course ticket for two
members of the same family was placed
at $1.00 in the hope that the citizens gen.
orally would patronize the course.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-11-20
The Doctors are Here.

Services for three months free. A staff
of eminent physicians and surgeons from
the British Medical Institute of Detroit
have opened an Office in this city at north
west corner of Mason and Ball streets.
All invalids who call upon them before
January 1st will receive services for three
months free of charge. This will not
only include consultation, examination
and advice, but also all surgical opera.
tons, medicines excepted, for which blu
a moderate charge will be made.
Under no consideration will remunera-
ton in any form be accepted for any SER
vices rendered; therefore, the most hum
BILE in circumstances can avail themselves
of the most expert medical skill and with
out cost.
The object In pursuing this course is to
become rapidly and personally acquainted
with the sick and afflicted. The doctors
treat all forms of chronic disease, but will
not accept incurable cases. If upon ex-
animation, you are found incurable, you
will be kindly and frankly told SO, also
advised against spending money for USE
less treatment.
Male and female weakness, catarrh and
catarrhal deafness, also all diseases of the
rectum are positively cured by their new
treatment. Office hours 8 a. m. till p. m
Sundays 10 a. IN. till IL m.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-11-20

The first installmeht of "The Jugger, ("
the latest story of life in the Tennessee
mountains, by Charles Egbert Craddock,
which appeared in the November number of
tie Atlantic Monthly, at once interested
public attention. The opening of the story
is exceedingly dramatic, and in the first
chapters is shown the sharp contrast be-
tween ordinary civilized life and the rugged
lack of civilization Of the mountaineers. or
all the authors novels, this is throughout
the most stirring, and is likely to be regard
ed not only as her masterpiece, but as one
of the strongest stories of recent years.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-11-20

The Michigan Agricultural College has
added to the opportunities it already offers
young men, four special winter courses of
six weeks each, in dairying, stock feeding,
horticulture, and Horticulture and winter
vegetable gardening. These courses begin
Jan. and the total expense will not exceed
$25. Any young man DESTROYS of improv-
ing these fine opportunities should address
a card to the President of the Agricultural
College, Lansing, asking for further infor-
nation.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-11-20

EPILEPSY Or. FITS positively cured by a
new and never failing remedy.
Drs. B., S. 81 Co., make a specially of all forms
of Rectal Diseases, Piles internal and e1ternai,
Itching and Bleeding Rectal Ulcers, Fissures istula
which are often taken for Nervous and Lung
Trouble, all cured. Remember we cure all forms
of Piles without pain, interruption or detention
from business, and without the use of knife,
caustic or ligature. Come and be convinced.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-11-20

81 was completely covered with sores.
Every limb in my body ached. Had been
sick for five years. Doctors could do me
no good. Most of my time was spent In
bed; was a complete wreck. Burd0ck
Blood Bitters have completely cured me in
three months" Mrs. Annie Zoepen, Crooks
town, MINI.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-11-20

List of letters remaining uncalled for in
o wosso postoffice the week ending Nov. IA;
r. j. Cuther, Chas. Carr, Miles K. Fox,
VIM. Jackson, j. w. Martin. K. f. Bennett,
q. X. Osborne, Mrs. Ella M. Parks, Mrs.
K. M. Young, Kittie Shaw, Frank Snoirl,
Dollie TOunson, VIM. e. Atkins, Mrs. T.
Brown. j. IL. Crandell, John Doran, Milton
Grow, John Long. Levi Moore, Silas Aling-
ton, Mr.. Osborne, Albert Wilkinson, Matte
Sherd, Mrs. Hattie Shepard. Adolph Stew
ems, Patrick Flynn, A. T. Nap, Mrs. A. L..
Shipman. Foreign: Frank Lavack.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-11-20
Marriage Licenses.
Electric Bitters,

Electric Bitters is medicine suited for any
season, but perhaps more generally needed
when the languid, exhausted feeling pre-.
walls, when the liver is torpid and sluggish
and the need of tonic and Alternative is
felt. A prompt use of this medicine has
often averted long and perhaps fatal bilious
fevers. No medicine will act more surely
in counteracting and freeing the system
from the malarial poison. Headache, In
digestion, Constipation, Dizziness yield to
Electric Btters. SOC and $l,OO per bottle
at Will K. Collins Drug Store.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-11-20

Mrs. Laundy, 41s north Water street
who was i'll with typhoid fever, has beer
able to be out this week. Mr.. Laundy, al
though much better, Is still confined to thu
house.
The members of the Loyal Guards and q
few invited friends are to be favored OF
Monday evening next with talk by K. o
Wood, Of Flint, supreme recorder genera
of the order, descriptive of his work as al
agent of the u. s. treasury department 10
ferreting out famous band of smugglers
who had operated for years on the Pacific
coast.
George A. Welte, who lacked only two
days of being four years old, died Sunday
morning at $50 o'clock at the home of his
father, George Welte, Corunna avenue, and
was buried Sunday evening at six o'clock.
His death was caused by diphtheria, from
which several of the family are recovering.
Georges picture appears in photographer
Welte's advertisement in the new directory.
Friday evening number of silver men
met in Newton Baldwin's Office. A mass
meeting Is announced for Tuesday at the
armory to form a county silver league.
What 1t hopes to accomplish will be hard to
tell. in view of the million plurality recently
given by the American people, in favor Of
the existing standard.
Otis S. Mead, of Henderson, reports the
following sales from his herd of Poland
China swine-which by the way is one of
the best in Michigan-to W. S. Eveleth,
C0runna, a boar to j. l.. Shaw, Kerby, a
sow to E. M. Eighme, Owosso, SOW and
boar; to j. b. Hoffman, Chaplin, a boar; to
George Walker, Laingsburg, boar; to w.
FL. Woodwork, OwossO, a boar; to ID. o.
Reynolds, Banister, boar.
The combination sale, conducted by
auctioneer Amos Jones, was not very well
attended, Saturday morning. 1t will be
continued Saturday morning, November 2s,
at the west end of Exchange street.
Mueller Bros. are constructing large
addition to their brewery, corner Main and
Water streets, to be used as an ice house.
They will put in their own ice this winter.
Dana Seeley is book keeping for Duff &
Detwiler.
A fine line of fur aud felt sailors and
Tam OSanters at Mrs. Geo. Sprinkle's.
The November Forum contains: "As
Maine Goes, so Goes the Union" a trench
ant article, by the Hon.. Thomas. b. Reed,
whose drift is perhaps sufficiently indicated
by its title. Mr.. Edward p. Clark under
the title, "The Solid South Dissolving,"
contributes an interesting study of the way
in which the south grew from normal divis-
ions into solidity, and the way in which
that solidity is now disappearing-a very
timely and suggestive paper. Mr.. w. E.
COdington, business man Of Florida,
discusses the money question with uncom-
mon lucidity, and suggestsa plan for placing
our financial system upon sound basis.
w. X. Stride in a striking article entitled
"The Immediate Future of Armenia" ad
vances very original plan for solving the
eastern question. Under the caption "Shall
the Frontier of Christendom be Maintained?"
Mrs. Julia Ward Howe discusses the same
problem.
MILLINERY-The place to buy at the
right prices, at Mrs. Geo. Sprinkles, Wes-
ener block.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-11-20
ST. NICHOLAS
FOR YOUNG FOLKS.

1.-THE best OF all children's magazines is the
universal verdict on ST. Nicholas 1t began ex-
istence In 1873, and has merged in itself all of
the leading children's magazines in America.
The greatest writer's of the world are its regular
contributors The supreme quality of ST.
Nicholas is its bright, healthful, and invigorat-
inc AtmOSnhprp.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-11-20
Sewer connection has been made this
week for the Williams block.

Hard times compels us to fairly slaughter
the balance of dry goods, clothing. jackets,
caps, shoes. hats and furnishings. The
people of Owoss0 and county will get goods
at almost their own price. This great cut
In prices will ill our store with bargain
seekers. We will save you half on every
dollar, you can't afford to pass by II we
have what you want. 204 N. Washington
street.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-11-20

Anyone who suffers from that terrible
plague, itching piles, will appreciate the i'm
mediate relief aud permanent cure that
comes through the use OF Doan's Ointment.
1t never fails.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-11-20
An 0ri4inal pension has been granted &c
Ezra Barnard, of Durand.

The demand for Ayers Hair Vjgor N
such widely separated regions as South
America, Spain, Australia, and India has
kept pace with the home consumption.
which goes to show that these people know
good thing when they try it.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-11-20
North Newburg Farmers Club.

Delayed in publication.
The October meeting of the North New
burg Farmers Club was held at the home of
Mr. and Mrs Thomas Lemon.
Meeting was called to order as usual, by
the president. Devotional exercises were
conducted by Rev. Austin Parmenter, after
which the club joined in singing, bringing
in the Sheaves." Our secretary being alb
sent, the minutes of the preceding meeting
were read by Miss Grace Carruthers.
"What part of the farm produce ought the
wife to control for pin money" was most
excellent paper, by Mrs. Clark Whelan,
who showed US many little ways wife
could earn money.
Vocal solo, Rena Green. Frank Whelan
delivered short address on the political
situation of our country, after which very
fne recitation was rendered by Miss Fannie
Carruthers.
Roll was then called, and owing to the
busy times, nine families were found absent.
A paper by Mrs. w. II. Devereaux closed
the program.
The program committee decided that all
persons who had had topics given them,
and had not responded, should try and
have them prepared for the next meeting.
Motion was made that our next meeting
be an all day meeting, after which we adj
j0urned, to meet in November, with Mr..
and Mrs. j. w. Morris.
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Canvassers Wanted-To sell our U. s. In
destructible Fire Kindlers and Oil Cans.
Fills want found in every household.
u. S. MANI. Co.,
Fond du Lac, VII u. s. A.
Poland Chinas for sale.
Poland China bears fit for service.
OTis s.. MEAD, Henderson.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-11-20
Consultation and Examination
Free and Strictly
Confidential.

pR5. B., S. d CO.. devote their attention
to Diseases OF the Eye, Ear, Throat and Lungs
Asthma and Consumption, and all Chronic. Pri-
gate and Nervous Diseases, Deformities GranWlated
Lids, Cross Eye, Deafness, Discharge Of the Ears,
Sores and Ulcers, Brighrs Disease. Rheuniatisn
all diseases Of the Kidneys and Bladder, Heart
Stomach and Nervous Diseases, Chorea, 50. Vitus
Dance, General Debility, Scrofula, SKIN Diseases
diseases Of men and ,oo.e and all dieeases due to
b0d hind
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-02-28
Straight Creek News,

STRAIGHT CREEK, Va, Feb 25.-
4 full days service was conducted
in our church Sunday last. Sunday
school in the morning at 10 o'clock
followed by experience meeting
At II "a. NJ. Rev. F. III. Totten, Of
Mcdowell, preached Il fine sermon
which was much enjoyed by all
In the evening there was a service
OF song.
Messrs. Samuel Samples and
VIM. Simmons, who have been sick,
are improving.
Mr.. Blagg's children are report
ed much better.
MIR. Elijah Samples has gained
sufficient strength to be about again
Mr.. VIM. Wilson has been suffer
ing from an attack Of grippe which
has settled in his head and caused
him much pain.
Sugar-making is demanding
our attention. The sugar season
in Highland comes but once year.
Echo.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-02-28
VanderpoOl Items,

VANDERPooL, Feb "A Miss
Grace Benson il making her home
with her brother, J. II. Benson
Miss Kate Gibson has closed her
school at Monterey, and is teach
ing one at Pine Grove, near Dub
lin, this county.
Miss Abbie Swadley has closed
her school in Crabbottom, and is at
home again We are glad to have
the girls with us "nce more.
Mir. Jacob Hail has opened his
sugar orchard and will soon be
making sugar and molasSes.
M. Samuel Sullenberger. of
Monterey. has purchased the Ben
son farm and viii move to it in the
near future. We are glad we are
going to have Mr. Sullenberger for
a neighbor.
Mr.. Pat. McNulty was in or
midst very recently.
Messrs. j K. Johnston and }. n.
Hull are clearing some land this
winter.
James N, Benson will farm for
J. i, Gibson, next summer.
Anyone wanting good oak lum-
Der can get it from MIR. Price
Sheets, near the residence Of Mr..
Harvey Ryder. MACK.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-02-28

Mr.. James Lightner, attorney of
Bath county, attended this term Of
court.
Miss George Hiner spent por-
tion of last week at her home on
Jacksons River.
Mr. G. T. Shumate has been trav-
cling over thiscountv and portions
of West Virginia with drummer.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES FOR SUNDAY.
Preaching at Straight Greek, at II
a. NJ, and at Vanderpool. at 3. p. m.
w H. Woolf, 2. G.
WANTED To rent a 2 or 3
stand roller mill or a good burr
mill. Possession wanted about
18th Of April. Address,
II. W. WADE.
f24: Warm Springs, Va.
The Young mer, or boys. who
thouqhtlesslv gave the false alarm
Of fire, last Saturday night, at II
O'Clock, should be more careful
Several of the citizens were fright
ened some dressing and gong out
to make inquiry Such acts are
done without thinking, but often
result seriously.
Died-At her home III Braxton
county, w. Va. Sarah }. Curry,
wife of Peter 5. Curry. She was
a sister of &. W. Bird, of Gallipo'is,
Ohio, and F. NJ. Bird of this coun-
ty. She leaves family Of chill
@ren to mourn her loss. There are
now but two left out Of q family
Of eight. f.