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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-01-14
Free Text Books.

Senator Hadsall has filed with the board
of education the correspondence between
himself and different school boards through
out the state, and has requested the board
to submit to the electors of the school dis
trict, the proposition of adopting the Free
Text Book system for our city schools, up
to and including the sth grade. According
to the report of superintendent Of public in
struction there are 9s1 school districts In
the State which have Free Text Books.
The correspondence shows that the
schools having the system are satisfied with
it, and 1t is in every way success. The
cost per pupil being SS% cents pei
year in one instance. and in no instance
more than 10 cents per pupil.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-01-14
Laingsburg.

Revival services have been held at the M.
K. church for the past two weeks, conduct
ed by Rev. Jacobs, of Grand Ledge-The
Hartman examination will be continued on
the 18th inst.-Eli cooper is under arrest
for carrying concealed weapans. He plead
not gullty-The case against Pat Cum
ningham for drunk and disorderly conduct
was withdrawn on Wednesday have
an Ani-Saloon League organized here
which promises to be power for good Or
der In the future---We have new bakery,
and the promise of another harness shop In
the near future--Mrs. Olive Freeman has
sold her house and lot to James Skarrett
for $40O--Last Friday evening Marshal
Powell and Nightwatch Ripple entered a
rear window of the Dusenbury building and
captured the cards and chips being used by
gaming party. AS yet no arrests have
been made, but the matter will be thorough
ly investigated. and arrest will probaly fol-
low soon--Jimmie Tillitson was found In
an unconscious condition on the street Mon
day, supposed to have been caused by an
epileptic fit He was taken to his home and
is now under the care of DR.. Scott--Yes,
we have heard who the new postmaster Is.
The funniest thing about the whole matter
is that a single democrat away down In
Corunna should have the appointing of the
republican postmaster away of here In
Laingsburg. Wonders will never cease.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-01-14
Vernon.

The Y. p. s. G. E. gave Klondike social
on Wednesday evening--Miss Libbie Cole
and Mr.. w. Crook were united in marriage
Tuesday eveniDg-Miss May Perry, of
Durand, was In town Friday-Mrs. b. K.
Holmes returned Saturday evening from a
two weeks visit at Detroit-Miss Mable
Paine Is improving little In health-Rev.
Davdsons is entertaining company from
Pewamo-Commissio Bristol was In
town on Wednesday-Prof. Sheehan Will
preach at the Baptist church next Sunday
morning.. p. Sculley is visiting at La
peer this week-A -year-old son Of
Lipe Bailey, in Venice, died Monday-B.
j. Chadwic went to Grand Haven on Mon
day. He will return Thursday accompanied
by Mrs. Chadwic, who has been very sick
while visiting there-H. b. Mclaughlin
entertained number of their friends at a
tea party on Wednesday evening-Mr.
Glass. of Flushing, is the new druggist at
A. G. Holmes'-Wm. Cole received dis
patch from New York state, Tuesday even
ing, stating that his daughter, Laura, was
dead. Typhoid fever was the fatal disease.
She was married about three years ago and
has since resided In New York state.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-01-14
Notice.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money on two % cent bottles
of Baxter's Mandrake Bitters, II it fails to
cure constipation, billiousness, sick head
ache, or any of the diseases for which 1t Is
recommended. Also will refund the money
on 80 cent bottle of Downs Elixir, II 1t
does not cure any cough, cold, Group,
whooping cough, or throat or lung difficulty.
We also guarantee one 25 cent bottle of
either of the above to prove satisfactory or
money refunded.-W. K. Collins u Co.,
Parkill q Son. l.. M. Watson.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-01-14

The Owosso indoor ball team will play
the Rampoos indoor team. Of Port Huron,
in the armory this evening for the cham
pionship of the State. 1t will be a close
and exciting game, as the Rampoos have
not met defeat this season, and the home
team consists of the best players picked
from the city league.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-01-14
In Modern Times

People overlooked the Importance of per.
manently beneficial effects and were salts
fied with transient action; but now that II
is generally known that Syrup of Figs will
permanently overcome habitual constipa-
tion, we'll informed people will not buy
other laxatives, which act for time, but
finally ipjure the system. Buy the genuine,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-01-14

At the State Farmers Institute to be held
in Owosso, Feb. 9, Prof. V. M. Spaulding,
of the University will speak on "Plant life
as subject to human control"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-01-14

Pure blood is the secret of health. Bur-
dock Blood Bitters insures pure blood.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-09

On Monday the 10Th congress resumed
its sessions, the reading of the presl-
dents message giving the occasion ma
tional and international importance.
The great and complicated problems
which the war has brought upon the ma
ton are given anxiouSly awaited light
by the presidents suggestions and rec
concentrations The mighty problems
that have arisen came as the result of
the declaration of war by congress;
while the favorable conditions surround
ing our new position "a nation have
been produced by the skill which the
president and the commander-ln CHIEF,
directed the progress OF the war. Inc
voice of the people at the recent cleo
tons was so direct an endorsement OF
the presidential policy that congress
will be justified in the most respectful
treatment of the suggestions that nave
emauated from the executive mansion.
The message covers the period OF the
Spanish war, with recommendations re-
latiye TO questions arising out of It, An
increase Of the regular army, so that the
volunteers can be mustered out, liberal
appropriations for the navy and serious
considerations of the Nicaragua canal
are recommended.
The most important part of the mes
sage relates to the currency, the presi-
dent recommending Legislation 10 main
tain the parity of all our currency with
gold. and with regard to the green
backs. the "endless chain that "when
any of the United States notes are pre-
,ented for redemption in gold, and me
redeemed in gold, such notes shall he
kept and set apart. and only paid out IL
exchange for gold" The president te'
lieves that such provision of law
would insure to a degree the safety OF
the present standard, and better protect
our currency from the danger TO which
it is subjected from a disturbance in the
general conditions of the country.
With regard to Cuba, the president
has this TO say: LAS soon as we are II
possession of Cuba, it will be necessary
TO give aid and direction TO its people t.
form government for themselves.
The people will watch with keen III
terest the second regular session of the
55th congress.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-09
Our New Possessions.

The new empire acquired by the I'M
ted States as a result Of the war VII
Spain is vast in area and rich III re
sources. In many ways the Philippine
islands are very important to the United
States. By the surrender made by Spain
she is practically bereft of her colonies,
with all their tropical wealth and splen-
dor. By her surrender the United
States has acquired colonies for the first
time in her history, and which, If dealt
with rightly, will add untold wealth to
this wonderful republic. Ii may be adj
mitted the United States is entering
upon an experiment, but there Is no
gloomy outlook ahead. The United
States entered upon doubtful expert
ment when it undertook the esta bhsh-
ment of modern republic. And 1t ex-
ceeded beyond the most sanguine ex
pectations of its founders. Why should
it not succeed with the experiment OF
colonies; There is much reason TO think
it will succeed, and none at all 10 fear
failure. Tabuated, our new possessions
give this result:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-09
AN ELEPHANTS THOUGHTS.
How a Hindoo Can Tell when the
Animal Intends to De-
stroy Him.

Few more impressive condolences
can be impaired than one in which
Hindoo describes how he knows his ele-
pbaPt intends 10 destroy him. 1t is
ali so seemingly trivial, and yet III
reality of such deadly significance.
His story is so full of details that prove
the mans profound understanding OF
what he is talking about that one re-
mains equally amazed at the brute's
power 10 dissimulate and its intended
victims insight into this wosld-be
murderer's character. And set from
the psychological standpoint an ele-
plant never gives any other such indl-
cation of mental power as Is exhibited
in its revenge. That patient, watchfnL
implacable hatred. often provoked
simply because man is in attendant
upon another animal (for il il the RUE
with tuskers 20 detcst their next
neighbours speaks more conclusively
of high intellectual guide than all
stories, true or false, that have been
told of their ability. Such concentra-
ton and fXeduess Of purpose, such
careful, unrelaXed vigilance, such per
feet and consistent pretense, ana
when the time comes, such desperate
unhesitating energy as homicidal an
finals exhibit are impossible without
q very considerable, although in this
instance very Irregular, development
says Outing
No one can deny that if this creature
is great at all its greatness shows it
self in it's crimes. These have caused
it to be worshiped in the east, where
men venerate nothing but merciless
irresponsible force, and where an eN'
hibition of those qualities and trait'
described fully accounts for the
fermuIa: "M1 lord. the elephant."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-09
Auction Sale.

j E Booth will sell at public auction,
on his premises, one and one-h half miles
east of Sumner, known as the Fry farm,
on Thursday, December 10th, at one
o'clock sharp. the following described
property, to.wit: bay gelding, weight
400 lbs, s years old; sorrel mare,
weight 1850 lbs, 6 year old; brown
gelding, weight 1900 lbs, years old /;
! large Durham COW ) years old, COW
nearly fresh, years old, COW, giving
milk, 3 years old, , calves, well bred, ~
sheep, ? yearlings, 10 lambs, , brood
sows, Poland China, , shoates, 90 fowls,
ducks and turkeys, ] Advance binder
nearly new, IN complete running order,
Mccormick mower. / horse rake, 3
harrows, lumber wagon, box and rack,
/ pillow. , cultlvators. l double-seated
buggy, set Montigel bob sleighs, set
uouble harness, single harness, fan
nlng mill and other things too numerous
70 mention.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-09
Clothing and Shoe Dept.
Holiday Goods.

When thinking of your Christmas Presents, DO not
forget TO visit this department. You will lind some
thing here that is inst what you are looking alter for
your gt ntlemen friends
Our new MulIerette and Clarendons ready maze
mufers) are the latest in the Muler line we have
complee line from ST. 90 $50 Just the thing Tor
a nice present.
Good warm Mufflers for CSC 35c, 4Oc and 5Oc
Silk NIuflers in black and white, only SOC
All silk Mufiers-all the latest deslgns-at '5c,
81 90, 81 %, $50.
A large line of fancy bordered and plain white
silk Handkerchiefs-he latest out-fOr 25c, 5Oc 15c
NeCkWear.
We have received our Holiday Neckwear and 1T
comprises everything that is new and up todate IN
Puffs Bows, Tecks, Imperias, Four n-hands, Clubs
Full Band Bows and Windsor Ties.
If Won want the latest III Shirts Collars Hats, caps
Gloves and Underwear have them and the price Is
the lowest
Bargains.
We have many bargains left from our great ~
DAYS Sale which we are closing out at greatly re-
duced pnces
Shoe Dept.
In this department you will find many nice pres,
erts in Ladies' Fur Trimmed and Felt Slippers and
Shoes also a large line of Mems and Boys kld ana
Felt Slippers Remember our prices on Rubber Uoous
are below them all.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-09

Three.fourths of the Republicans of
Michigan desire Senator Burrowsi re-
elected; large majority Of the members
of the legislature are in favor of 1t, ami
there is little likelihood that they can be
bought of with cash or promises of state
appointments lie is a protectionist; he
believes i'm a tariff 1n lumber of 81 while
his opponent, Mr.. Pack, "A millionaire
lumbcrman, wants il reduced To ~ CO.
Mr.. Burrows is the common peoples
candidate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-09
rho .Jacs Gnte nj Jerusalem.

The archaeological world Is thrown
into a state of grea perturbation over
the approaching visit of the emperor
OF Germany TO Jerusalem, II would
seem that the sultan in his zeal TO
make things agreeable for his august
guest threatens 70 pull doWr the
Jafra gate and a part Of the ancient
walls so that the kaiser may make
his entry into the Holy City on horse
back. The JafTa gate. although very
ancient and picturesque is exceeding
" narrow. and quite lnadequate-at
least 10 the mind Of the sultan for the
occasion in question.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-09

can continent is frank recognition OF
the peril, recognized 10y many, OF tie
danger of adopting alien races dwelling
in topic Chimes under averse social con-
ditions as co.equals in our National
commonwealth OF especial force IS his
reminder that the most civilized nations
OF today have needed ages TO attain their
present stage of development. he IN
dica,eS tersely and broadly the danger
Gus Problems that would result from
political amalgamation of these posses
sions He recognizes also our duty To
civilization aud humanity. Gen. But
telheld's suggestion that We govern
these colonies by the military arm Is
supported by arguments that VIII echo
through the coming debates in Congress.
His tribute to the President and bis Ad'
ministration is that of loyal citizen
who rises above partisauShip.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-09

Land Commissioner French furnishes
an important statement for the beneft
Of the farmers Of the state who have en-
tered into sugar beet contracts with
manufacturers. The fact that some III
valid contracts have already been made
should prompt producers TO make NJ ar
rangements with manufacturers except
as explicitly directed by the commission
er. To derive any benefit from the
state bounty the farmers should give
careful consideration to the matter OF
making the contract conform strictly to
The law with relation to the specified
prices to be paid for the beets.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-09

Governor Pingreo is attempting to
abuse the President. imagining that the
latter Is IN favor of Senator Burrows re-
election. He threatens the President
with the loss of the Michigan delegation
in the next national convention unless
federal apro utments are made more III
liking to his desire When the time
comes the governor will find that be.
tween himself and the people, ne viii
have mighty little TO say about the
question of delegates. The Republicans
of Michigan will stand up and have
something to say on the question. The
governor was elected 10y "A large MAORI
". but he was not chosen 20 dictate the
election of a United States Ssnator, the
appointment of federal officers or dele
gates to the national convention.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-09
Abs,emiou.ne.. mt Night.

a writer in Italia Termale declares
Il as his opinion that many persons
who remain thin and weakly, in spite
of all precautions in regard to diet,
etc, owe the fact largely to habitual
abstemiousness at night. The digest
i've organs, be asserts, have no need for
repose, provided, always, that the
quantity Of nourishment taken within
the "a hours does not go beyond the
normal limit--the fact that the inter
walls between meals are short working
no inconvenience, but, on the con
trary, tending 10 the avoidance Of
feebleness, which is the natural result
OF an interval extended TO too great
a length. Further, according 10 this
writer, feeble persons, those who arc
always lean and emaciated, and. above
all such as sufferers from insomnia
owe II 10 themselves not 10 retire with
out taking some nourishment into the
stomach. such as simple bread and but
ter. a glass Of milk, a few biscuits or
craCLers
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-09
PRAYERS for Columbus.

Prof. Park. of Andovcr. figures rather
nmusingly in the "reminiscences Of the
late Prof. Schnf. just published. In
Is42 Schaff, being a privat-docent at
Berlin. introduced Park to his German
friends. among the rest TO Ealnis. He
relates that. under the continuous pelt
ing OF Parks questions, Kahuis iinnil5
exclaimed. in despair: God forgive
Christopher Columbus for discovering
a-,sricsl"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-09

A lottery craze has taken hold Of
Alma. Everyday our citizens are So
Iicited to buy tickets on horse, bicycle,
furniture, or COW, until they feel 1t
nuisance. which should be abated
People engaged in this rafting business
should know there is strict anti-lottery
law in force, and If complaint is made,
someone will suffer severe penalty.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-09

Gen. Daniel Butteriield makes a con-
tribution to the current discussion as to
the treatment of the new possessions Of
the United States that is both bold and
candid. His idea that there should be
an amendment 10 the Constitution TO
prohibit admission to the United States
Of any state not portion Of the Ameri-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-09


The Ci icago Times Herald thus sums
M the revenues of these islanc ;:
THE revenues of the Philippines for
1895. the last available statistics, are
said to have been sl3,5i9900; those Of
Cuba to have been Tin lS9D s!l,44O, $50
and those Of Porto Rico for the same
year -, 454, 05S. OF the Philippines the
largest island is ii zon. Ii Is the land
on which the city of Manila (nearly
1000 population is situated. aud Is
very productive. fhe chief exports OF
the Philippines are sugar, hemp leaf
tobacco, cigars and copra, and their
chief imports are rice, flour, wlnes'
dress. petroleum ard coal. There are
only 72O miles of telegraph IN the is
lands and 20 miles of railway. The Car
dimes and Sholoo islands are unimport-
ant except for small trade and naval
stations. Porto Rico, another OF the
new absolute possessions of the united
States, is a most prosperous country Its
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-09

chief products are coffee, sugar molasSes
and tobacco OF Cuba little can be said
that is not now known By the peoI lie Of
the United States.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-09
british Mercantile Tonnage.

In the period from 1871 TO 1896 the
capacity OF the mercantile navy OF
Great Britaip increased from 10000
70 d, 100000 tens.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-09
EIour rfricIgs.

Flour is now being pressed into
bricks for use or the march and In
camp. The British government is test
ing Il for use in It's army.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-02-02
PUTRID CONFUSION.

That Is about what defines the FIN
ancial declarations OF the State
League Republican convention. Wal
lace McCammant offered the gold
standard administration resolutions,
but they were not acted upon.
The resolutions aim at the gold
standard but seem TO be confusing and
denunclatory more than announcing
clear principles.
The ST. Louis plat form and the
Gage policy are two different PROPOSE
tions. Yet they are iDtermlngled as
one In Mr.. McCammant's resolutions,
which were however not adopted.
The Moores resolutions, by federal
Official, are not worthy to be classed
as financial literature. They were
thrown into the arena as fodder for
the snarllng mass of organized appe-
lite assembled in the hope Of eking
out their bankrupt pocket books by a
graft on the taxpayer. Moores has
the capacity aud the intelligence TO
rise TO the grasp and grandeur OF con-
ceptlon on public questions possessed
by the spoils element OF the party, as
he is himself prince OF spells grab
bers aud has record that gives him
standing with political looters aud
public piunderers. His resolutions do
not endorse the gold standard 10
terms. They are as cunning an avoid
ance OF the main issue as they are a
base appeal TO the rapacity OF the
CRATER and dexterity OF the dodger
for revenue only.
The resolutions OF Moores, CAPT e
talist and federal otllce-holder, are
very sOlicitOus for the poor laboring
men andfdeclare 5000 men are en-
ployed now who were idle year ago, "
but he does not tell how many are
idle lin New England) who were en-
pl0yed year ago.
Hut the people nor the Republican
party had any right C. expect a clear
expression or definite action at the
hands OF bowling mob OF mere poll
ticians IL must be disappointment
To all Republicans who expected a
clear.cut enunciation OF principle TO
lead them out OF the wilderness OF
Mitchelllsm.
Men may differ on the tariff Ques-
tion as 20 degree OF tariff; high tariff,
low tariff, or moderate tariff But
men who are hohest cannot dlfler
except on prlnciple AS tu gold standard
or free coinage, any more than they
can differ as 10 common honesty or t0
common sobrlety, This money issue
leaves no man with the brains OF a
gnat any middle ground To stand on,
dishonest politicians 10 the contrary,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-02-02
Daily Capital Journal
by HoFER BROTHERS,
WEDNESDAY. FEB. a, 1898.
EDITORIAL.

The people who compose a political
party must learn that leadership and
organization are indispensable factors
of success and must be paid for. II
these expenses are not paid for by
voluntary contributions Of the mem
bership. the result Is that the money
~ advanced by candidates and often
by banks and corporations and these
are then recOuped out of the tax
payer, who thus pays a double tax,
one for political party management
and another for the government itself.
Leadership and organizations OF
the people are not TO be had without
expenses.
Take the Republican club conveh-
tion at Portland, for instance. II is
an organization within the party 10
self. IL holds conventions, county.
state and national. It's object is not
education OF the members OF the party
that II aimed at. so much as devel
opment Of the party spirit. But the
point we wish to bring out Is, that
the tax payers when they elect Repub
licans TO Office should realize that
they are getting officials vino will bt
double expense, who must make
their money back out OF the people.
VINO must conduct an extravaRant aud
to a certain extent corrupt govern
meDt, or else must spend more on po-
lltics than they can honestly make
back The ofilce-hOlding element
should not manage a political party.
The members OF a party who are
able and well-todo should contribu e
voluntarily the necessary expenses Of
organization and management or lead
eishlp. Leadership IS indispensable
to success. The achievements Of an
army do not rise above the general,
A party never rises above It's leader.
ship unless 10 be to overthrow IT,.
How a man like Senator Mitchell can
spend S75, 900 to make himself senator
and yet pretend to be an honest man
no intelligent person can understand,
The sooner the people realize that all
such political work Is really criminal
business, the better IL will be for the
country at large. There is no patent
way TO discharge debt and II people
are not prepared to pay reasonable
expense for their preliminary cam
palgn work, they will find their taxes
Increased and their government cor
rupted and organizations and leader
ship displaced by machines and boss
ism,