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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29

The good that is inferred with the
bones Of most men doesn't. as a rule
cause overcrowding.
Marriage would be still more popular
il, in doubling our joys, it didn't CHARGE
for the extra supply.
A monopoly is good deal like a
baby-a man is opposed to 1t on gem
eral principles until he has one of his
own.
After all. what Is the good of going
up to Alaska and bringing back a
trunkful of Klondyke fruit. Your wife
will only spend 1t.
Now that the gold cure has been
found to DO so successful as a treat
ment for the liquor habit, some genius
ought to invent preparation to cure
the gold fever, and inoculate some OF
these Klondykey maniacs who are try
ing to break through Chilkoot Pass
with about seven pounds OF cIothiIik
upon them and their provisions {{9d
up in ten-by-fourteen handkerchief.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29

Il Deg your paraon, gentlemen NJ
said, as if to divert their attention from
himself. II forgot to introduce you.
Mr.. Benton, this is my friend, DIR.
Lampkin.
"The hypnotic physician of New
York;" said Ralph. "Glad to make
your acquaintance. I have heard q
friend of mine, DIR. Fralick, speak Of
your work." He turned to Hendricks.
Have you seen my-the body?" he
asked.
Just going" replied Hendricks. "It
is down this way, believe"
"Yes, down the wide walk on the
left, beyond the bed of rosebushes. My
father was fond of walking there at
night. He was troubled with insomnia
and often went out there to conquer it. -
81 see," remarked Hendricks; "too
much brain work. f"
eyes, he has been delving into
scientific things and forming plans for
new inventions in his line. When he
got new idea, he always spent several
sleepless nights over it."
That's the way with them ALL, re-
turned the detective, and then his
glance fell on Ralph's right hand. "L
see you have knocked the skin off your
hand" he said, taking it in his own
and looking at it closely. "You ought
to be careful with it. have known lit
tie things like that to give men lot Of
trouble"
Il bruised it on the bar in the gym
nasium at the club" said the young
man, quickly withdrawing his hand.
do you mean to say-how could it
give me trouble?"
Inflammation and a thousand and
one microbes, said Hendricks, turning
toward the north walk. Grub a little
vaseline on it. T"
Lampkin saw Ralph draw deep,
free breath and his face brighten.
Thanks" he said ~ am as tough as
an OK. I'll go down with you, if you
have no objection. The police gave or
ders to keep every one away till you
had seen the body"
"Come on, perfectly welcome" said
Hendricks cordially.
Lho VAIN upOu WulCu bH6 uuTuer6u
man lay had recently been covered with
fresh sand like the drive in front of the
house. He lay on his back face upward,
shot through the forehead.
"Stopp' cried Hendricks to Benton
and the doctor as they were about to
step on to the walk. Keep to the grass.
/ want to preserve the tracks there in
the sand. Mr.. Benton, has no one been
near him since he was killed except
that Mr.. Stanwood?'
II believe not, J" replied Ralph.
"No one has been near him since we
came, sir, )" said the policeman, draw
ing near. "We had orders''-
II know" interrupted the detective
impatiently. "Mr. Benton, which do
you think are Mr.. Stanwood's tracks?"
81 really don't know" replied
Ralph.
1.-TWO men have been near him, said
Hendricks. 1--WE must first find which
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29

The gymnasium classes have opened
for the season, Glasses will be held on
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day nights with competent instruction.
The work done will be practical and at
tractive. Now is the time to join.
The membership contest closes on
Saturday night at o'clock. The men,
bers OF the different teams are keeping
quiet, but this week will show large
number of points scored by each squad
Which team will win is in doubt.
Educational class work will open next
week. The class in mechanical drawing
will begin its work on Monday next
Mr.. James s. Thompson, craftsman OF
the Ann Arbor road will be the teacher.
Any young men who desire to take
penmanship should leave their names
with Secretary VanNess at once.
Tickets for the lecture course will be
placed on sale this week. The first en-
tertainment will be held on Thanksgiv-
ing night, Nov %. The price OF season
tickets will be one dollar. A better
course was never offered in Owosso. The
talent is of the highest order and no
pains have been spared to provide in this
course variety to please everyone. The
list of talent and dates are as follows
Nov. 25-Concert, Schumann Ladies'
Orchestra.
Dec. 7-Lecture. DIR. N. d. Hills.
Jan. 2l-Concert, Ariel Ladies Sex
tette.
Feb. 15-Concert, Imperial Male Quar-
tette.
March 11-Lecture-Gen.J b. Gordon.
The sale of tickets will be large.
Rev. John Sweet will address the
Mems meeting next Sunday afternoon at
4 o'clock.
Last Sunday was sort of field day
with the Association. Preparation had
teen made for the visit of State Secretary
Copeland, and the meetings that he
would address, but an additional pleasure
was presented in the unexpected visit of
Mr.. Robert E. Lewis, International Col
lege Secretary of the Y. M. G. A, and
who in March will 60 to central China in
the interest of the Y. M. @. A. work
among the students of China. The
Mems meeting at $3.50 was addressed by
Mr.. Copeland who gave an earnest and
helpful talk on Ambition" The large
audience of men was greatly interested.
At the service at o'clock in the Congre-
gational church Mr.. Copeland spoke of
the history of the Y. M. @. A. The prin-
cipal address was by Mr.. Lewis who
spoke most entertainingly of the great
student movement throughout the world
and told of the work of the Student Fed
Grafton. DIR. Knapp in a few earnest
words spoke OF the beginnings of the Y.
M. G. A. work in Owosso and Of its result.
In the evening DIR. Knapp and Mr..
Copeland addressed the congregation at
Asbury church. This was a delightful
service and closed profitable day for
the Y. M. @. A.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29
A Great Opportunity.

We give away, absolutely free of cost, fol-
a limited time only, The Peoples Common
Sense Medical Adviser, by II. V. Pierce,
M. d, Chief Consulting Physician to the
Invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute. a
book of zoos large pages, profusely illus
trated, bound In strong paper covers, to any
one sending 81 cents in one-cent stamps, to
cover cost of mailing only. Over $50, 00O
copies of this complete family Doctor Book
already sold In cloth binding at regular
price of $1.50 Worlds Dispensary Medi.
cal Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29
Brief Sporting Items.

Convicts in the penitentiary at Boise,
Ida, have organized two baseball
teams and are permitted to play ON Sat-
urday afternoons.
Zimmerman expects to train two
months in Paris before he becomes ac-
,limated and ready to race.
Rilma, $40, has earned more money
in races than any other animal in the
light harness brigade this season, her
winnings reaching over 100000
Cordang, the inveterate smoker. COW
cred GIG miles in "a hours. Question
If he had never used tobacco, how far
would he have been able to go in the
same length of timer asks The Cycling
Gazette.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29
Some opig Iniunsn Who kick.

Captain Pierce of the Carlisle Indian
team weighs 200 pounds and was sub
stitute guard last year on the All Ameri.
can team. Wheelock, an Oneida Indian,
who plays left guard, weighs 1897
pounds. H. Pierce is feet az inches
in height and weighs 1919 pounds. Nor.
rison weighs 1853 pounds. The ends,
Miller and Jameson, weigh respective
ly 1853 and 40 pounds. Seneca, right
half back, is III pounds in weight; the
left half, Cayou, is lat pounds in
weight; Metoxen, full back, 1877 pounds,
and Hudson 1873. Smith, center, is 8
feet 10 inches in height and weighs 1856.
EXCHANGE.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29

We live In country of which the prin.
cipal sc0urge Is stomach trouble.
1t Is more widespread than any other
disease, and very nearly more dangerous.
One thing that makes 1t so dangerous is
that 1t Is so little understood.
II 1t were better understood. 1t would be
more feared, more easily cured, less uni
versal than 1t is now.
So those who wish to be cured take
Shaker Digestive Cordial. because 1t goes
to the root of the trouble as no other
medicine does. The pure, harmless, cura-
tive herbs and plants, Of which It Is COM
posed, are what rendered 1t so certain, and
at the same time, so gentle cure.
1t helps and strengthens the stomach,
puri6es and tones up the system.
Sold by druggists, price 10 cents to 81. 90
per bottle.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29

He stepped backward, holding the reUolv-
or Ue7D carefully.
inch. For the love of human Justice,
doctor, focus some of your hypnotic
business on me. First quiet me, make
me thoroughly receptive, and then sug-
gest to me that have an all seeing eye.
It is the only thing that will save my
reputation. I am an idiot, a staring,
simpering IDIOT
"Can You really talk so stupidity and
attend to business?' asked Lampkin.
II have never seen your match. What
is the trouble?"
Cant for the life of me understand
why the murderer was so careful to
toss his weapon into the grass. And then
here is another mystery. Do you see the
tracks leading from the body in the
center of the walk?'
"Quite plainly now," replied Lamp
kin, but I should not have noticed
them If you had not pointed them out. "
Come here" Hendricks stepped
along the edge of the grass in the direc-
tion OF the house about ten yards far
ther, He pointed to the tracks in the
walk.
"Can you imagine anything more
psrplcxing than that?"
"What? 1 don't understand. /"
"Tne blamed things end right there, "
doctor, said the detective, with a grim
smile of defeat. ut is as if the wearer
of the boots had suddenly taken wings.
cannot imagine any possible way for
him to have ceased walking at that
point. say, Mr.. Benton" raising his
voice, would you mind sending for
the gardener? presume you have one F"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29
A Few Personal Words,

The readers of this paper have on more
than one occasion voluntarily thanked us
for calling their attention to matters of deep
interest to them. 1t Is that feeling of salts
faction that prompts us to mention the fact
that DIR. Goldberg Il Co.,. of Detroit, have
opened permanent branch In the Shattuck
building, 207 N. Washington street, and
their motto is pay when cured
The object In pursuing this course is that
Drs. Goldberg and johnson, consulting ply
sicians Of the institute who have charge of
this Office, are DESTROYS Of becoming per-
sonally acquainted with the sick and af-
flicted
The doctors treat all forms of diseases
and deformities and are recognized as the
most successful specialists In the treatment
of all chronic, nervous. private, delicate.
blood, skin. eczema, scrofula, kidney, liver,
bladder. stomach, rectum, and female dis
eases.
The reader should remember that no
charge whatever will be made for consuita-
ton, examination and advice. Those of our
readers who are aling should call at once
as advice is free.
The doctors are here to stay, which is
evidenced by them fitting up permanent Of
fees where patients can visit them as often
as the doctors deem necess airy, thus being
under the constant care of these well known
specialists not compelling them to
wait full month as when they put them
selves under treatment of a travelling doc
tor. 1t Is well-known fart that no doctor
can give patient enough medicine to last
month and expect as good results as when
he sees them once or twice a week-as
symptoms change.
Men suffering with loss of vitality, varlco-
cele, seminal weakness, structure, blood
poison, skin disease, or any disease affect
ing the genito urinary organ, weak back,
gravel, catarrh and unnatural discharges,
Inflammation and other painful conditions,
rendering the patient unable to do work
and ofttimes an untimely grave, receive
manent cure.
Women suffering from female weakness,
lassitude, lucorrhoea (whites), displace-
ments or liberation of the womb, neuralgia,
headache, backache, dizziness, fainting
spells, dark spots before and dark rings un-
der the eyes, will find speedy and perma-
nent cure. ss the doctors are specialists in
these diseases.
All affections of the throat and lungs also
treated, as well as diseases of the rectum,
such as piles, alterations, assure, fistula
and prolapse cured without the knife or
detention from business.
Since locating in Detroit 27,29l patients
have called upon them for treatment, of
which number 24,117 have been entirely
cured, 1,406 have been rejected as incurable,
while 1,76S are still taking treatment and
rapidly improving. These figures show the
extensive practice they enjoy--so any one
suffering should not fail to consult Drs.
Goldberg a. Co., Shattuck building Their
hours daily are from a. m. to d. M.
Sundays, 10 a. m. to p M, and is per
manent branch of 291 Woodward avenue.
Detroit.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29
everybody says SO.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won
derful medical discovery Of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try q box
Of y. y. q. to-day; 10, 20, SO cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29
Proved Priceless.

Ruby coats and cinnamon flavor. DIR.
Agnew's Liver Pills are household favor
ties. Impurities leave the system. The
nerves are toned. The blood is purified.
The complexion is bright and rubby.
Headaches vanish and perfect health fol-
lows their use. 40 dozen, 10 cents.-Sold
by l.. M. Watson and s. K. Parkill. Ia.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29

COACH wooDRUFF's FOOTBALL PANTS"
men puts on the gear" and allows the
varsity to dive at him in as swift a
manner rs they like. The gentleman of
the "gear" comes to the ground like a
meteorite out of heaven, but the heavi-
ly padded trousers prevent anything
like bruise. New York Journal.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29
Skin Eruptions Cured For a,c.

Eczema, letter, Salt Rheum, Barber's
Itch all itching and burning skin disease
vanish when DIR. Agnew's Ointment is used.
1t relieves In a day and cures quickly. No
case of piles which an application will not
comfort in few minutes. Try it. 35
cents.-Sold by l.. M. Watson and s. K.
Parkill-11.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29
sceptics Turn Believers and Are Cured

"When read that DIR. Angnew's Catar-
rhal Powder could relieve Catarrh In 10
minutes l was far from being convinced.
tried it--a single puff through the blower
afforded instant relief, stopped pain over
the eyes and cleansed the nasal passages.
Today am free from catarrh," Il. l..
Eagan's (Easton, Pal experience has been
yours. Sold by l.. M. Watson and s. X.
Parkill. -10.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29
Banana Float.

Boil pints of milk and Q teacup-
fuls Of sugar and thicken with 8 ia
blespoonfuls of cornstarch dissolved in
cold milk. AS it thickens stir in sever
al sliced bananas. Pour it into large
bowl to cool When ready to serve,
turn it into glass dish and pour over
whipped cream, sweetened and favored
with vanilla.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29
Not Tn s,1e Same Class.

NV n" 10 SSH1o VIHSos
Don't you sraak to Mrs. Brown any
more?''
mo indeed. I've found her out at
last"
Whats the matter?"
"Her talk about sprockets and handle
bars was all put on. She has no wheel. %,
Chicago Post.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29
CASToRrA.
Tlo fac If
a; - ZxAZzzx 1884, ~ ~

Probably the Oldest trotting mare ON
the turf IS Fantasia, by Ranchero. This
mare IS winning races this year and has
reduced Der record to 2:171z. She is
owneu ny Mr.. Ed Weatherili Of Ham
ilton. Mon. +
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29

Without nouclng' the question Hen
bricks bent down and began to examine
the bullet hole in the forehead of the
dead man.
"Did your father smoker The de-
tective looked straight at the young
man.
"No," replied Ralph, "never to my
knowledge.
At that moment Stanwood came hur-
riedly across the grass.
"Did you want to see me, STRIP he
asked.
Hendricks stood up straight.
"I'm sorry to disturb you," he said,
"but l wanted to ask from which di-
rection you approached the body when
you discovered the murder.
eve were all over in the center
walk" answered Stanwood. II came
In to the right of him-just there, I
think, near his left arm"
"Yes, see your tracks" said Hen
bricks. "But you did not have on those
boots?'
"No; hastily put on my slippers. I
had little time to dress after Miss Has
tings raped on my door,"
"Ah, she gave the alarmp said Hen.
bricks.
"Miss Hastings is guest of my sis
ter, explained Ralph, "a young lady
from Boston"
Hendricks nodded reflectively.
"Did you have a light when you
found the body, Mr.. StanWood?"
"No, sir. I"
"You struck match to look at him?"
''No, did not"
II see the murderer's tracks," said
Hendricks quickly, as if to divert their
attention from his last question. "He
did not wear broad heeled slippers, but
boots of rather stylish appearance. I"
AS Hendricks spoke he glanced round
at their faces, and DR.. Lampkin fancied
his eyes dwelt longer on Ralph Benton
than on that of any one else.
Ralph's eyes were downcast.
could the murderer have been SO
close as that?" he asked. cit seems to
me that my father Ralph did not
finish his sentence. The detective looked
at him inquiringly as if to encourage
him to proceed and then turned his at
tention to the tracks Stepping back to
the grass, he went along the edge of the
walk in the direction of the house for
about 80 feet, then stopped, crossed the
walk and began to search through a
bed of high grass. They saw him stoop
and pick up something 1t was q re-
volver.
"Here's the weapon, he said indif-
ferently, "38 caliber."
Benton was the first to approach. He
extended his hand for the weapon.
81 beg your PARDON" said Hendricks
politely. He stepped backward, hold
ing the revolver very carefully by the
tip of the barrel "You see, DOCTOR" he
went on, turning to Lampkin, ''this
thing also has damp and dry side."
II see," replied the doctor, looking
at the revolver without touching it.
"It' g poor rule that won't work two
ways, you see," said the detective, with
a smile. He took white silk handker4
chief from his pocket and wrapped the
weapon in it. Cant be too careful in
thing like this after muir
DER" he continued. ''There is no tell
ing what single spot or scratch might
unfold"
He remained standing on the edge of
the walk for several minutes without
speaking, his eyes first on the footprint
and then on the grass where he had
found the revolver. Ralph Benton and
Stanwood had moved down toward the
body, leaving Hendricks and the doctor
together.
"What is it?" whispered Lampkin. !
81 can't make head or tail of it,"
said the detective, frowning, "and
when ! get stumped this way
[ become so nervous I can't advance an
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29

Patient Chad pay)-What is my con-
dition, doctor?
Physician-My friend, my advice to
you is to pay all your debts and prepare
for the end. - Philadelphia North
American.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29
Woodruff and His s.Pants. -

Coach Woodruff Of the University Of
Pennsylvania eleven has caused to be
put together pair of football "pants"
the like of which has ne'er been seen.
The scheme is to improve mans tao
Killing ability. Woodruff or one of the
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29

An the Time,

From first to last this callous, self seeking
man (Grover Clevolard) has beeh tho direct
cause, the sole occasion, of all our undoinp. =
Henry watterson.
Yes, from first to last, y and every
moment Of the time betwixt and be-
tween.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Catharsic 10c or CSC.
II O. G. @. fail to cure, druggists refund money
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29

No-To-B ac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. SOC. 81. All druggists
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29

WcH w HJeTe," nc Sutu.
tracks were made by Mr.. Stanwood.
Send for him, please"
Ralph nodded to the policeman, who
fastened to tho house. Hendricks
stepped carefully from the grass to the
body. He stopped, picked up something
so minute that the others could not tell
what it was and put it into the pocket
Of his waistcoat.
"What did you find?" asked Ralph.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-10-08
NEW SCHEME OF TAXATION
by the Commission
Appointed in. Massachusetts.

BOSTON, Mass, Oct 1.-The major
ity report of the special commission
on taxation, appointed by Gov. VOL
colt, recommends these changes in the
tax system of the commonwealth:
First, an Inheritance tax levied with
respect to the realty, as well as to
personality. at the rate Of 5 per cent.
with an exemption from estates not
exceeding $4,000, and an abatement of
S.. 600 on estates between $4,000 and
S25, 600 The revenue from this tax to,
be distributed from the state treasury
among the several cities and towns,
one-half in proportion to population,
one-half in proportion to assessed val
uation Second, a tax in proportion to
house rentals only the excess over $500
of rental being taxed. Third, aboli-
ton of the present taxes on intangible
personality, such as stocks, bonds and
securities, and loans on mortgage IN
come: the taxes recommended under
the first and second sections being re-
lied on to yield at least as large a
revenue as is now secured by the taxes
TO be abolished Fourth, assumption
by the state treasury of county eX-
penses. Fifth, appropriation by the
state of the revenue of taxes on the
cornorate excess. now distributed
among the sveral cities and towns.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-10-08
SHOWN BY THE TABLES ISSUED
FROM THE TREASURY DE-
PARTMENT BUREAU.
IMPORTS DURING AUGUST
SMALLER BY TEN MILLIONS THAN
FOR CORRESPONDING MONTH
IN 1896.
BIG GAIN SHOWN FOR EXPORTS.
Larger Than for Any Similar Period
Since the Customs Records
Have Been Kept.

WASHINGTON, Oct. THE bureau
the exports and imports for August,
the first full month under the new tariff
law. These figures show for that
month the largest exports of domestic
merchandise of any August in the his
tory of the government. The exports
We're $40, 1902 64, against 66,6S9,9S1 for
August, 1896. For the first eight months
of the year, the exports were $61, $40, 900
in excess of the first eight months of
1896, so that the bureau officials believe
that the exports this year will far ex-
coed those of last year, which was it's
record breaking year in the matter OF
exports
The value of all imports. dutiable and
free, for August was $50, S4S,312 of
which $1S,629,607 were free. These fig
ures show decrease of about 10000
600 below those of 1885, The decrease
was due to heavy reduction in the
importation Of raw wool, which de-
creased from 1851, 600 pounds in August
last year to 2,S77,S77 pounds last Au-
gust; manufactured wool from $780,
600 to $639,000 wood and manufactures
thereof from 81, 9S3, coo to 81, 271 900; man
ufactureS of cotton from S. 553, 900 to
81, 623, 900; manufactures of jute, fax,
hemp, ETC., from 1921, 900 to 1895, 1883;
iron and steel from 81, 1885, OCT to 1887, 344,
and sugars from S., 340,0 600 to S2.956, 600.
The following table shows the bal
ance Of trade with the several CONT