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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-08-05
Ios.e. at the Escanaba Fire.

Milwaukee, Aug. "A special to The
Evening Wisconsin from Escanaba,
Mich, says the total loss from Sunday
nights fire will reach about $780, 200.
Fifteen buildings were destroyed. The
heaviest losers by the fire are: I. Kratze.
loss, $4,000; L. d. McKenna. $1,000:
Duncan Mcmillan. $4,000; Pat Fogarty,
80 200: John X. Stack, $4,000; James Mo-
ran, $4,000; William Ramm, $4,000; H.
N. Stevenson. $1,000.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-08-05
Two Killed I'm a Landslide.

Hamilton, Mo-, Aug. IA disastrous
fox hunt occurred in Kidder township,
ten miles from here. The dogs ran
fox to earth in a hillside, the sides of
which had been loosened by the recent
rains. While attempting to dig the fox
out landslide occurred, burying a half
a dozen men and boys. John and Will
lam Parker, father and son, were in
stantly killed, and James Keyes was
so badly injured that he cannot live.
Clarence Baker was probably fatally in
jured, as was also the son Of w. q
Martin.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-08-05
shipload of Sick Soldiers.

New York, Aug. 1.-The United States
transport Concho, Captain Samuel Risk.
which sailed from Santiago July 20,
with 1852 sick officers and men, arrived
here yesterday. Among the sick brought
home were a number Of Michigan and
Illinois men. Five died during the trip,
among the number Fred Senner, COM
pany B, Thirty third Michigan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-08-05
MILES TAKES PONCE.
So Far His Campaign in Porto
Rico Has Been Simply
Procession.
BRUSH WITH THE DONs ATGUANIOA
In Which Our Forces Have Three Men
Wounded aud None
Killed,

st. Thomas, d. w. l., July 31.-1Copy-
right, 1898, by the Associated Press.]-
The American troops have reached
Coame. about sixty miles northeast Of
Ponce on the road to San Juan. Thus
far they have met with no resistance.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-08-05
CHARGES AGAINST A PASTOR.
Accused of Perjury and Other Grave Mis-
doings.

dOings.
Sedailai, Mo-, Aug. 3.-Rev. I. E. How
ell, until recently pastor Of q Christian
church in Johnson county, who eloped
with Mrs William Henderson. one Of
his parishioners, and was returned from
Kansas on .requisition and who later
was committed to Jail at Warrensburg
Mo-, to answer the charge Of having
hired Charles Pinson, a country boy,
to set fire to his (Howell's) residence.
is to be prosecuted on still another
charge.
The latest complaint alleges that
Howell made affidavit that the loss on
his residence was caused by fire, the
origin Of which was unknown to him.
when in fact he did know its origin. as
he hired Pinson to apply the torch for
the purpose Of fraudulently receiving
the insurance thereon. The case has
not vet been set for trial
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-08-05

Many of the North American Indians
were magnificent specimens of physical
manhood This was due, largely, to their
active outdoor life. Nevertheless, they
had the wisdom to know that an active life
in the open air alone, would not keep a
men, who gathered herbs from field and
forest and brewed decoctions to assist the
natural processes of the various vital
organs.
Modern civilized men do not as usual
thing recognize the same necessity until il
Is too late. They ignore medicine until
they are within the grasp of some serious
or fatal disease. The time for a man to be-
gin taking medicine Is when he begins to
well and healthy he does not feel that way.
If he does fees that way he may be pretty
sure that he Is half sick. When he Is half
sick II does not take long before he Is
whole sick" DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery Is the best medicine for a
man when he Is sick or getting sick. II
puts him all right all round. II puts his
stomach right to begin with, and that is the
most important point. 1t puts his liver
right, and that Is the second most import
ant point. II purihes his blood and fills il
with the life giving elements of the food
he eats, and that Is the third important
point. II drives out all disease germs and
impurities of every description. 1t makes
the appetite keen and hearty. 1t Is the
greatest blood-maker and hesh-builder. It
cures % per cent. of all cases of consump-
ton, weak lungs, splitting of blood, obsti-
nate coughs and kindred ailments. Thou
sands who were given up to die have testi-
fed to their recovery under this marvellous
medicine. An honest dealer will not urge
Q substitute for the sake Of little extra
proht. He gives you what you ask for.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-08-05
ANSWER 1T HONESTLY.
Are the Opinions Of OwOsso People Not
More Reliable Than Those OF
Utter Strangers.

Are the Opinions Of OwOssO People Not
More Reliable Than Those OF
Utter Strangers.
The above is vital question.
1t is fraught with interest to Owosso
It can't be evaded or ignored.
A citizen speaks here.
Speaks for the welfare of Owosso.
A citizens opinion is reliable.
An utter strangers doubtful.
The impression created is lasting.
Curiosity is at once aroused.
Read what follows and acknowledge
the facts.
Mrs. j. M. Purdy, of 800 No. Shiawassee
st., says: "For number of years l suffer-
ed from rheumatic pains through my
limbs and in my muscles and from severe
soreness and lameness in my back just
over the kidneys. My limbs became
numb, ached and were much swollen.
had been in this condition constantly
for years without getting release. Some
friends advised me to get Doan's Kidney
Pills and give them trial. / did so and
after useing them faithfully short time
] was relieved and continued the treat
ment until the trouble was entirely re-
moved. do not suffer now as | used to
from persistent headaches and spells of
dizziness 1 am only to glad too re-
commend Doan's Kidney Pills to anyone
suffering from disordered kidneys"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price so cents. Mailed by
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Sole
agents for the U. S. Remember the
name Doan's and take no substitute.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-08-05
CA ToREA.
Bears tn. HIhs Kind You Have Always Bought
'''; !; &MAzzzM
FIGS ana Thistles.

The darkest hour is only an hour.
Measure your plans by q line that
Will reach across the next world.
The child will laugh and cry; the
youth will primp and Sigh; the man
VIII twist and lie, and all will groan
and die.
Nothing emits . worse odor than .
fallen name.
Truthful boys are the timber thaS
great men are made of.
Cultivation that will not permit the
conscience 70 stand erect 10 unworthy
the name.--Ram's Horn.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-08-05
All Quiet in the Fifth Illinois.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug. 1.-Colonel
Culver has succeeded in restoring order
In the Fifth Illinois regiment. Stray
glers are returning to camp and the
men are preparing for pay day. 1t IL
thought that pay day will have a most
beneficent effect and bring all the men
back to camp.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-08-05

London. Aug. 3.-The Rome corre-
spondent Of The Daily Chronicle says:
Spain, 1t is asserted here, has ac-
cepted the American terms, with unim-
portant reservations and the peace pre-
liminaries will be signed before Satur-
day"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-08-05
Conditions of the Surrender.
MILES ISSUES A PROCLAMATION.
Tells the Porto Rico Inhabitants What We
Are There For.

Another dispatch from Ponce says
that Genral Miles has issued the follow
ing proclamation:
I'm the prosecution Of the war against
the Kingdom of Spain by the people of
the United States, in the cause Of lib
erty, justice and humanity, it's military
forces Lave come to occupy the island
Of Porto Eico. They come bearing the
banner Of freedom. inspired by a noble
purpose, to seek the enemies Of our gov
eminent and Of yours. and to destroy
or capture all in armed resistance. They
bring you the fostering arms of a free
people, whose greatest power is justice
and humanity to all living within their
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-08-05
Michigan Girl Married in Camp.

Chickamauga Park, Ca, Aug. IAN
interesting wedding occurred in this city
yesterday. The groom is member Of
company A, Fifth Illinois infantry. and
gave his name as ]. E. Reynolds, LII.
D., D. D., Of Denver, Colo. The bride
was Miss Alice X. Larned. of Ann Ar
Dor, Mich, a nurse graduate of Grace
hospital, Detroit, Mich, and at present
employed at Letter hospital.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-08-05
Grants Brigade at Newport News.

Newport News, Va, Aug. General
Fred d. Grants brigade, the Third Of
the First army corps, First division, Is
here ready to embark for Porto Rico
One Hundred and Sixtieth Indiana reg
iment arrived Saturday from Chicka-
manga park.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-08-05
Doctors Can't
Cure It!

Contagious blood poison is absolutely
beyond the skill of the doctors. They
may dose patient for years on their
mercurial and potash remedies, but he
will never be rid of the disease; on the
other hand, his condition will grow
steadily worse. s. 8. s. is the only cure
for this terrible affection, because it IL
the only remedy which goes direct to
the cause of the disease and forces u
from the system.
was afflicted with Blood Poison, and the
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-08-05
No-To-Rac FOR Fiftx Centa.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure SOC, q. All druggists.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-08-05


their treatment faith.
fully. In fact, ! seemed
to get worse all the
while. l took aim ost
every social Q d blood
remedy, but they didnot
seem TO reach the dis.
ease, and had no effect
whatever. / was dis
heartened, for 1t seemed
that / would never be
cured. At the advice OF
q friend / then took
8. s. g., and began to i'm
prove. / continued the
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-08-05

Washington, July 30.-The most i'm
partment yesterday was the cable from
General Miles announcing the excellent
progress being made in southern Porto
Rico and the capture Of Ponce. Miles
dispatch was as brief as 1t could be
written, but gave the same facts as are
given In the following received, via st.
Thomas, dated July 30: THE capitula-
ton of the town of Ponce took placeyes-
terday afternoon. Major General Miles
arrived at port of Ponce Wednesday
morning at daylight with General
Ernst's brigade and General Wilson's
division on board transports. General
Ernsts brigade Immediately started for
the town of Ponce, three miles inland.
The American troops are pushing to-
ward the mountains and will join Gen
eral Henry with his brigade at Youca,
which has been captured by our troops.
Fought at Guanica on Tuesday.
"A fight before the latter place on
Tuesday last was won by the American
volunteers. The Spaniards ambushed
eight companies of the Sixth Massachu-
sets and Sixth Illinois regiments, but
the enemy was repulsed and driven back
mile to a ridge, where the Spanish
cavalry charged and was routed by
our infantry. General Garretson led the
light with the men from Illinois and
Massachusetts,, and the enemy retreated
to Yauco, leaving four dead on the
field and several wounded. None of our
men was killed, and only three were
ell erlN 1a1
Captain Gihon Barrett, Private James
Drummond and Private II. c. Garry.
Porto Ricans Are with Us.
THE Porto Ricans are glad the Amer
lean troops have landed ard say they
are all Americans and will join our
army. The roads are good for military
purposes. Our tro ps are healthy, and
General Miles says the campaign will
be short and vigorous" The Depart
ment expects an easy conquest of Porto
Rico, and Notwithstanding the over
lures for peace made by Spain the war
will be prosecuted vigorously in that
island
Conditions of the Surrender.
The conditions of the surrender of
once, as cabled by Higginson, COM
mander of the squadron conveying Gen.
Miles army were as follows First,
garrison to be allowed to retire; second,
civil government to. remain in force;
third, police and fire brigade to be main
tanned without arms; fourth, captain
Of the port not to be made prisoner"
The gunboat Dixie, Davis, commander.
made the capture Of the town and with
1t captured number of sugar lighters,
In which the army was later landed.
MILES ISSUES A PROCLAMATION
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-08-05

medicine, and ft cured me completely, build
ing up my health and increasing my appetite.
Although this was ten years ago, have never
yet had sign Of the disease to return.
w. X. NEWMAN,
Staunton, Va.
It is like self-destruction to continue
to take potash and mercury; besides
totally destroying the digestion, they
dry up the marrow in the bones, pro-
ducing a stiffness and swelling of the
Joints, causing the hair to fall out, and
completely wrecking the system.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-08-05

was afflicted with Blood Poison, and thu
best doctors did me no good. though I tool
The Press., 1898-12-08
Trained Pigeons.

Pigeons are carefully trained. The young homer is taken half mile the arst day, mile the second, two miles the third. ard so on, doubling the dis tance each time. 1t must be liberated each time only in the same direction as to it's loft. tor a bird can be trained along only one route at a time. When 40 miles have been reached, weeks rest comes letween. A hundred miles are enough for young birds first year.
 So essential is the training that cid birds are taken only TWO miles out fol the first lesson of a season, though they may have flown their 250 miles the year preceding. The end of the next season, however, will, if the birds are willing and the trainer patient, be crowned by the accomplishment of a 400 mile flight. As you get higher in the scale of distance. longer and longer rests are needed
 Male birds are generally used for long distances. Family matters are apt to engross the attention of the hen. though she is still capa ble of good work when she has mind for it.--Good Words
The Press., 1898-12-08
Number 36.
How Francis Racon Was Rid of Warts.
 The fakinoa AWAY of Warts hv Rnh.

How Francis Racon Was Rid of Warts.
 The takinge away of Warts, by Rub- binge them wth some what vt after wards is put to vast, and consume, is a com on exp'ment: And I doe appre- hende it the rather because of mine owne exp'ience. had from my Child hood a wart uppon one of my Fingers Afterwardes when I was about 16 years old, being at Paris, there grew upon both my handles a number of Warts Cat ye least 1OO) in a Moneths space. The English Embassadours Lady, who was woman free from sup'stition, told me one day. She would helpe me away with them.
 Whereupon shee got peice of Larde, with ye Skin on, and rubbed ye Warts all over, with ye fat side; and among ye rest vt Wart wch had had from my Childhood: Then she nayled the Peice of Lard with ye fat toward ye Sunne upon 8 Poast of her Chamber window wch was to ye south. The Successe was, that within five weekes space, all the Warts went quite away: And ye Wart wch had soc longe endured for Company. But at ye rest did little marvaile, because they came in a shorte time, and might zoe away in 8 short time againe. But ye goinge away of vt wch had staid soc longe doth sticke with me yet. They say ye like is done by rubbinge of Warts with a greene Elder sticke, and then buryinge the sticke to rot in mucke.-Notes and Queries.
The Press., 1898-12-08
An Amusing Ceremony.

Shortly after landing on the banks of the Zanlbezi, writes Captain Gibbons in his book, Exploration and Hunting In Central Africa witnessed a most amusing ceremony, in which one of my paddlers and strange boy participated. The stranger was either a relative or a great friend of the paddlsr, from whom he had doubtless been separated for some time.
 Squatting on their launches immedi- ately in front of each other each held the others hands-left in right-shook them and gazed affectionately into his friends eyes for some seconds. Then with the righ. the left hands were drawn, palm downward, to friendly lips, which half sucked. half kissed the dirty black surface thus presented.
 On the completion of this second part of the ceremony the two men once more looked intently at each other, and after each had repeatedly gone through the form of splitting into the others face they bHth rose to their feet and jabbered away as usual. apparently none the worse for all they had gone through
The Press., 1898-12-08
Two Pointed Questions Answered

Whit is the use of making better ar- ticle Il Ian your competitor if you can not get letter price for it?
 Ans! !-As there is no difference in the price the public will buy only the better, so thst while our profits may be smaller on single sale they will be much greater in the hggregate.
 Hov can you get the public to know your 1ake is the best?
 If bSth articles are brought prominent ly befdre the public both are certain to be tried. and the public will very quickly pass judgment on them and use only the better pne. This explains the large sale on ChSmberlain's Cough Remedy The peopld dhave been using 1t for years and have ipund that 1t can always be depend ed updn. They may occasionally take up with sSme fashionable novelty put forth with exaggerated claims, but are certain to return to the one remedy that they know 10 be reliable, and for coughs, colds and cIpup there is nothing equal to Cham berlaif's Cough Remedy.
 Sold by E. K Taft, Stafford Springs ; H. F. Cady, Stafford.
The Press., 1898-12-08
Pickwick or an Oyster.

To my chief benefactors, whom it was also my high privilege to know as friends, Dickens, Thackeray and Leech, have done homage on happy occasions, and I have a pleasant recollection of the smile and the sympathy of the au- thor of "Pickwick" when told him, in proof of my profound admiration, how in my schoolboy days, with an in- come of sixpence per week, had saved half for the monthly numbers of his fa- nous book, still in my possession, bound in two volumes, and in the most degraded form of the art.
 The smile expanded as proceeded to describe my wrestlings with tempta- tion, the agony of conflict, when the siren sang, in the form of an oyster man who passed at intervals by the door of our schoolyard, and lured US not only by the cravings of appetite, but by the Vaccinations of gambling.
 His mode of business was to receive halfpenny from his customer, who cried "head" or "tail" (the tail was represented by Britannia in full uni form uncomfortably located on the edge of her shield) as the vendor threw it upward. The customer lost his coin if his conjecture was wrong. If right, he received an excellent oyster, with @ CO., pious supply of peppered vinegar from huge stone bottle, with 8 slit in the cork. Reynolds Hole in Literature.
The Press., 1898-12-08
fnrnRf B. a1BaiiargB
 springneld, December, isss Christmas Buying
 is on in Earnest.
fmbef B aBaHares

The crowds that throng the store every day now are speaking unmistakably- Christmas buying is on in earnest.
The Press., 1898-12-08

AN IMPORTANT QUESTION. - If your friends or neighbors are suffering from coughs, colds, sore throat, or any throat or lung disease (including consumptiun) ask them if they have ever used Otto's Cure. This famous German remedy is having large sale here and is performing some wonderful cures of throat and lung diseases. No matter what other medi- cines have failed to do, try Otto's cure. Sold by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, and w. P. Fuller, Somers. 9
The Press., 1898-12-08
TO HIS COY LOVE.
IA canzOne:.l |

A canzone:. pray thee leave, love Le nc more; Call home the heart you gave me; but in vain that s:.in. u,.oc That can, but will not, save me. These poor half kisst s kill me quite. Was ever man thus scrvedf Amid an ocean of delight
 For pleasure to be starved. Show me no more those snowy breasts With azure riverets b1anched, Where, while mine eye with plenty feasts Yet is my thirst not stanched. O Tantalus, thy pains ne'er tell By me thou art prevented. Iris nothing to be plagued in hell. But thus in heaven tormented. Clip me no more in those dear arms, Nor thy life's comfort call me. Oh, these are but too powerful charms And do but more inthrall mel But see how patient am grown In all this coil about thee. Come, nice thing let thy heart alone; cannot live without thee. Michael Drayton in New York Times
The Press., 1898-12-08
Something In It.

Miss Wellwood-Do you believe there is anything in love at first sight?
 MT. Hardacie-Oh, yes. About nine times out of ten there's divorce in it. -ExchanRe
 Let me say have used Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh and can thoroughly rec ommend it for what it claims. Very truly, (Rev ) H. w. Hathaway, Elizabeth, N. J.
 I tried Ely's Cream Balm, and to all ap- pearances am cured of catarrh. The ter rible headaches, from which I long suf- fered, are gone.-W. J. Hitchcock. late Major U. s. Vol. and A. A. Gen., Buffalo, N. Y.
 A 1Oc trial size or the soc size of Ely's Cream Balm will be mailed. Kept by Druggists. Ely Brothers, 56 Warren St.. N. Y.
The Press., 1898-12-08
A Philosopher.

Fralces Willard once wrote to 8 friendIwho had just lost daughter: "pearl Sister Anna, how much richer are yop than I Here I sit alone with out dhiid to die. while you are mother to an Angel''
The Press., 1898-12-08

An admiral of the Turkish fleet, sea sick in storm, was disturbed by a grating noise. He inquired whence it proceeded, and on being told it was the rudder of the ship he desired it might be immediately taken off.-Londen Tit Rite -
The Press., 1898-12-08
Tho Store is in Gala Attire.

But we don't reply upon pretty decorations and pleas ing sights to get you to come here for your Christmas gift things. THE CHIEF IN T E R E ST IS IN THE GOODS. This store is in the center of trade in Massachusetts, and we mean that it always will be. This year it is more worthy of your interest than ever before. There are forty four complete stocks here un- der one roof, and all just now are complete in extent and variety. We ask your atten- ton to An Array of Christmas Att fractions that has never been equalled in this sec- tiOn before.
 Comprising the following stocks:
 Handkerchiefs- -women's and mems. Dress Patterns and black. Wash Dress Patterns
 Books, Bibles, Prayer and Devo-
 tional works.
 Mems Furnishings.
 Smoking Jackets and Lounging
 Robes. Silks flor Dresses, Waists and
 Fancy Work.
 Women's Neckwear.
 Women's Garments. Furs - Women's and Children,s
 Gloves.
 Toilet Articles.
 Jewelry, Watches, Rings.
 Sterling Silver Novelties.
 Silver Ware. Rattan Rockers, Chairs, etc
 Fancy Furniture of all. kinds. {; Lamps. Umbrellas. Clocks. Bric-a-brac.
The Press., 1898-12-08
Women's Dainty Lingerie.

 - Gofsets --=z.----------s---. Underwear-for men and women China and Glass. Travelling Bags, Pocket-books and
 Leather Goods. Fancy Goods. Japanese Curios, Bric-a-brac, Screens
 etc. Lace Collars. '~ Blankets and Comfortables. Stylish Silk Petticoats. Fine Silk Hosiery. Fancy Linens, Table Sets, etc. Upholsteries and Hangings. Carpets. Boys Clothing. Women's and Children's Shoes. Pictures, Medalions and Framed
 Pictures. Harness, Whips, Horse Blankets,
 Carriage Robes. Tourist Rugs. Fine Stationery. Fashionable Millinery. Dolls and Toys.
 The next thing to having the goods is to have the prices right. You shall be surprised in every turn at the wonders your money will accomplish this Christmas.
The Press., 1898-12-08
A Mean Trick.

Smith-You say you write dunning lettere x' yourself and sign them with fictitious names What do you do that for2 2~---4r 4s- ----------@--s--z ----.-s-zsg Jones You see, my wife is always
 after me fo1 money, and when she reads
 those letters she becomes discouraged. London Fun,