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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-11-18
A Legitimate Question.

The doings of the ordinary board of
supervisors are often times as inscrutable as
the ways of providence, and as irrevokable.
However. they are as fit subjects for
criticism as any other body, (which is why
l remark. and my language is plain, that
for ways that are dark, and tricks that are
vain," some boards are very peculiar.
Now If the question is In order we would
like to inquire by what right our board re-
Gently voted 500 of the county money to
purchase some artificial feet for poor Ira
Burpee? Is it because he is a county
charge and that is the best way to get rid of
himP 1t may be all right, but the question
will arise whether 1t isn't establishing bad
precedent That he is worthy subject
goes for nOthing-there are many others
perhaps In the county. would freely give
a hundred times what my tax would be to
supply him with artificial legs, but that
don't answer the question of the rightful-
ness of taxing the people for such luxuries.
The Burpee family has cost us lot al
ready. Beginning with an attempt to con-
vict the old lady OF an impossible crime
for anyone must know that 1t is impossible
to pour hot water enough into boot top to
scald the feet to death when they we're SC
tight they couldn't be pulled off. and moi
scald the ankles either-and l was kind
enough to inform the prosecuting attorney
before the trial that he had no case. Sin.
gulary enough he paid no attention to 1t,
however. That frequently happens with
me. l go about shedding information to nc
purpose.
Now 1t Is asertained that the amputation.
were imperfect, and one limb In conse
quence will have to be resected in order tt
remove the dead end Of bone which wa.
not sufficiently covered with flesh at tn,
time to protect and support it. All ampu
tations of the extremities should be made
with view to an artificial limb, and In thi
case the legs should have been made o
equal length, cut we'll up into the calf
leaving a suitable stump for the attachment
of artificial feet. And now l don't know
but they were, but 1 never knew case o
necrosis or death of the end of the bon
when 1t was properly covered with flesh
But have repeatedly, where 1t was not.
Pardon this depression, but we were can
vassing the work of our board of supervis
ors, and will turn to the Hartman murde
case In this vicinity. Here was anothe
case of an impossibility of conviction. eve
II the party was guilty of double crime
which was at least very probable. In th
case post mortem was held on one of th
subjects and the stomach removed, b,
never subjected to an analysts. Howeve
in the course of long lingering eternity ,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-11-18
HOLOCAUST AT PERRY.
ers Injured. Origin of Fire Unknown.
Worst in the History of Perry.

Three Persons Burned to Death and 9th
ers Injured. Origin of Fire Unknown.
Worst in the History of Perry.
The village of Perry was the scene of
terrible fire Saturday morning about two
o'clock when the large livery barn of Brown
q 90. burned to the ground. carrying down
in its ruins and burning almsst beyond re-
cognition three human beings and eight
horses. Three other persons were burned,
cut, and bruised in making their escape.
The dead are Mrs. Charles Taylor, her IL
year old daughter, Bessie, and an old man,
William Clark. The injured are Charles
Taylor, A. y Compton and John Patterson.
No one apparently knows anything of the
origin of the fire. The insurance does not
begin to cover the loss, and from the amount
of money found about the persons of the
victims the idea of the fire being used to
cover the traces of robbery are dispelled.
When first seen the fire had made such
headway that 1t was impossible to tell where
1t started, and by the time the fire depart
ment had arrived the whole roof had fallen
in. The theory that the fire was caused by
an exploding lamp is discredited by the
claim that lighted lamp was seen by one
of the first to arrive on the scene. On the
other hand it Is claimed that N. Brown, one
of the prOprietors of the stable, drove in
about one O'CLOCK, an hour before the fire,
one inference being that he might have left
lantern or spark from cigar or pipe
where 1t started the fire.
When first aroused Mr.. Taylor found
himself almost completely cut off from es-
cape, but started out, supp0sing Mrs. Tay-
lor was following him. She, however,
went to assure herself that their daughter
was aroused and both were lost. Mr.. Clark
was old and somewhat feeble, and he too
made no effort to escape, or only when toe
late. Mr.. Taylor himself escaped only by
jumping, and he was cut and severely
bruised by the fall. Patterson, the hired
man, escaped In his night clothes, carrying
his other clothes in bis hand. A. l.. Comp
ton, a veterinary surgeon, and his son, es-
capped with few injuries.
A considerable amount of gold and silver
money which is supposed to belong to Mr.
Clark, who was reputed to be wealthy
was found partly melted In the ruins. A
number Of packages Of charred paper wer,
also found which are believed to be the rem
nants Of mortgages owned by him.
The loss will amount to several thousand
of dollars. There were eight horses In tn,
fire and all the carriages were burned; som,
of them belonging to Perry people VIII,
had them boarded and cared for at the sta
bfe. Il. w. Wallace, the undertaken, los
his funeral car. A Mr.. Andrews, of vii
liamston, lost quantity of valuable hide
valued at $500 which he had stored in tn
barn.
During the day Sheriff Scougale and As
sistant Prosecuting Attorney Parker wer
on the scene 10 make sure that there wer
no evidences Of foul play. They were
however satisfied that there were none. A
the inquest held by Justice Frawley, toe
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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-11-18
Majors Cement.

Majors Cement.
To stick things use Majors Cement. Be-
ware.u Take no substitute, Tyr
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
THE FIRST PENsIGNER,

M
WASHINGTON. Nov. lS.-t,omn,is-
sioner Evans. of the pension office, uotI-
fled Secretary -AlEcr today that Jesse T..
Gates. of the Second United States Ar
lillery. VIII" had lost part Of his upper
lip in the West Indian campaign, has
been awarded the first pension on ac-
count OF the spanish war. The Presi-
dent and the Secretary of War each
took an interest in this case. Gates call
ed on them in person soon after the
close "t the campaign and convinced
them of the merits "f his claim. Gates
viii receive SIT per month and, this he
;n:: iE"deuu:ltc. a private pension bill
increasing the pension probably will be
introduced in Congress. Claims on ac-
count of the Spanish war are now com
ing in rapidly. The total on file up TO
date is 1.91 for war service and lis for
naval service. exclusive of the claims Of
the battleship Maine victims.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
OFFICERS RESIGN
Brigadier General Phillips
Quits the State Militia.
HIS STAFF DOESLIKEWISE
Complete Reorganization or the yirriui.
Forces VIII Be the Result. The rsriua.
dior Was Not Recommended for
An appointment.
Especial to the Daily Press. Z,

Especial to the Daily Press.)
RICHMOND. VA. Nov. 1s.-rhe GO
erhor today received the designations of
Brigadier General Alonzo l.. Phillips
ana his entire star and nothing nov
stands in the way of Il comrletc rcor-
Sanization of the militia forces Of the
State.
Following are the members Of the
staff: Major W. NJ Evans assistant
adjutant general: Major f + sutton
ordnance officer: Major f: Leslie
Spence. assistant inspector general:
Major NJ. d. Hoge. Jr.. surgeon. Maj
cyrus HoSSeuix. commissary If subsist-
ence: Major A. Sidney Lanicr. Judge ad-
vocate general: Major a. l.. Lu,nsdcn
Inspector OF rifle practice. and Major
BENJAMIN Dennis.
WAS NOT RECOMMENDED
General Phillips and Majors Evans
Spence and BesSeuiX have served long
or than ten years in the volunteer serv-
ice and they ask to be retired. rh. re
naming STAFF officers resign. When HI"
war came on General Phillips and stan
informed the governor that they were
ready to obey orders and to so where
ever he might direct. They We're not
called upon to perform any service. Tn"
officers above colonel were all appointed
by the President and most of them We're
taken from the regular army.
Notwithstanding Virginia had n brig
adler general. he was not recommended
TO the President for appointment. but
efforts We're made to have Aliutant
General Male appointed. AT Glen Alien
Wednesday night the officers formed an
association for social purposes. General
Phillips was elected president. Major
Cussons, vice president, and Major
Evans. secretary. The next meeting will
be held at Glen Allen February llth
1899
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
QUARANTINE CONVENTION.
resolutions Adopted Recommending the
establishment of Health Bureau.
(I3y Telepranhl

u.
n3y Telegraphl
MEMPHIS. TENN. Nov. ls.-The
National Quarantine Convention. which
met yesterday. adjourned sine die this
evening The following report of the
committee on resolutions was adopted
after Il stormy debate:
The committee on resolutions aftar n
careful consideration Of the many val
liable resolutions offered by the various
members Of the convention, have de-
cided on the following as cmbodying
the ideas expressed in the majority OF
the said resolutions.
Therefore, that for the purpose of pro
,"ctins ana improving the general
health Of the people of the United
States. coordination, and harmonizing
the action of the state and national san
tary authorities. framing regulations
for the reatmcnt of infected vessels and
material at all infected or suspected for
ciEn ports Of shipment; preventing un-
necessary interference With commerce.
the United states mail. or through trar-
fic by land or water, and for adopting
uniform system of quarantine for all
ports in this country be it resolved:
LIST. That there be established on Il
broad and comprehensive basis a ,la-
lional bureau of public health in the de
partment of the treasury of the United
States: that the administration of all
cised BY authority Of the United States
be placed in the charge of this bureau
2nd. That the sanitary authorities
and commercial interests of the several
states of the union be brought into i'm
mediate relations With the bureau and
be given due share in the power and
responsibilities Of the central board
through the agency of an advisory
council consisting of one member from
each state b.. appointed by the aul hOri-
ties of the several states.
The executive committee was instruct
ed to proceed To Washington at the next
session of Congress and use its best eff
forts to have Il law promulgated on the
lines OF the resolutions of the conven-
ton. |...
DR. Edmund Souchon. president Of the
Louisiana State Board of Health. did
not read his paper prepared for the con-
vention but it was freely distributed
among the delegates and read with in
to-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
o. n. T.. c. PIER NOTES

-, =. = II = Elk NVTF.S.
ne old Dominion Land Company's
per IS literally covered With brick. lum-
pei, ana laths which have been depos-
yea 'here III the past two days All of
inc carEoes of building materials arrIy
ing at TINS pier are consigned Ia local
contractors and builders for use in this
city
Yesterday only one schooner unload,a
al me pier. the Newlight which brought
cargo Of brick for w. II. X. Holt.
several Shipluads of coal have been
unoIdcd this week with the eloctric,l
'oistInS machine recently put in serv-
zee III the pier The device saves much
''nle and labor and has given eminent
satisfaction.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
JOHN W. KELLEY DEAD.
Man Of Motor Celebrity Passes Away at
His Philadelphia Home.
,Ii.lnlrt. nh \

U3y Telegraph
PHlLA DF.LPHIA, Nov. lS.-John w.
kccley, the inventor Of the l<eeley mo-
tor. died today at his home in this city
With pneumonia. He was taken i'll on
Saturday las, and continued to grow
steadily worse until his death. Mr..
Icclcv was CT years of age and leaves a
widow
He was a native of this city, His ed
ncatiou WAS meagrc. and ut an carly
age. h. became Il carpenter, following
lh;,t trade until 1872. 1t was in that
year that he announced his discovery Of
ucw fierce by which motive power
would be revoiutinniZed. Following this
u" constructed what has become known
az the Kelley motor. On November TO-.
1874 he gave its first public exhibition
before q number of capitalists and sci
,ntists who advanced $l0o,oo to enable
aim To perfect his discovery and apply
hc principle Since then large sums of
money have been expended on expert
mcnts without any practical public re
suits. Between 1874 and 1891. Kelley
constructed and discarded ~? models In
his first model he employed water az
Il generator. but later the experiments
we're made with what he called Il lib
orator. Il machine equipped With 4
arge number of tuning forks, which. he
claimed. disintcrgated the air and re-
cased a powerful etheric force
In 1883 he was for 4 time confined in
iail for contempt of court in refusing
To disclose the secret by which he pro-
iuced many remarkable effects in the
prcscnce Of experts. but until his death
he secret was known only To himself
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
HERO PETERSON ENGAGED.

CHICAGO. Nov lS.-It is reported
that t.. *. Peterson. of Charleston. S.
G., who was cnNswain of the steam
launch that bravely followed the Mcr-
rimac TO the mouth of the Santiago har-
hnr. will soon marry Miss Charlotte
Crane. the actress.
Miss Crane is the actress whose pres
cncc at IN ariStocratic military ball in
Charleston. S. c.. last winter crcateC
such :, Juror on the part of the SO.
c;"!y women Of that city.
Mr.. Peterson is now in Charleston
Miss Crane is at urcsent in this city
playing in one Of the local theatres
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
During the pa

During the past twenly-S six years the
invested assets OF English ufe insurance
companies have grown from $3.50. 900. 0O0
I" thr enormous sum Of $1.170 900 900.
This is an annual average increase of
s23ooo 900, but the increase in 1896 alone
was $G0,000,0O0. A similar progression
during the next twenty-five years would
show invested assets of more than
S2"oo.ooo, 900. while at the end of half
century the insurance companies
would ne enjoying an income consider
ably greater than that of the British
Government.-London letter to the New
York sun
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19

a plainly dressed man who was stand
ing in the lobby of a downtown hotel
in New York the other day asked the
clerk the shortest way to point across
the city. The clerk thought him a
stanger from the interior of the State
aud gave the required directions. But
mean. can't ! get carriage near
here? said the stranger. Yes, I'll try
it. Who shall I order the carriage
for?'' asked the clerk. For Russell
Sage"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
SIXTH VIRGINIA MOVES.
(Ry Telegraph

KNOXVILLE. TENN. Nov. ls-The
Sixth Virginia left today for Macon via
the Southern railway.
The return of Major General Bates is
considered to intimate that not only the
First Brigade, but all Of The Second )i-
vision remaining here is TO be included
in the early movement TO Cuba
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19

DASH FOR LIBERTY.
icls Xii In Prison Guard hut Fail
L.

ronvicls Xii Ia Prison Guard. hut Fail
to Effect Escape.
tl'y l'elcsraph.)
CoLUME!fS. o.. NOV. lS.-A desper-
iic attempt was made by two cnnvictS
10 escape from the prnitentiary about 5
o'clock this morning. and rs Il result
Guard Lauiclbaugh OF Mount Vernon
Was shot and killed. While t'on.ctS
o'Ncil and Atkins received injuries OF
4 serious nature and both arc now in {.
prison hospital.
i:S some nca ms ConNirtS O. Neil ana
AtkuS who are. serving terms of fifteen
wears for robbery. obtained possession OF
Il revolver and tried to shoot their way
To liberty None of the other prisoners
took part in the revolt
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
GORDON GIVEN A COMMAND.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1s.-Ry dlrec
tion IF the President, Briga dirr General
William w. Gordon. L. S. ". who was
member of the Porto Rican evaclia-
ton commission has been assigned to
command the Second brigade, First Di-
vision. First Army Corps. and ordered,
to join that command at Macon Ga
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
SAY THEY HAVE FUNDS.
IR.- lNalarl.a nh

LONDON. NOV. 19.-Thc Daily Mail 5
at RiarritZ says:
The Carlists declare that they have
obtained 4 loan. but not from England
Proof that the situation is serious is
seen in he government alarm ana tho
strict censorship in Navarro"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
IN CAMP AT ATHENS.

= ATHENS, GA, Nov. 1s.--The 202nd
New York Regiment arrived here today
and went into camp. The regiment was
met by band and cheering crowd Of
1000. which accompanied the boys to
their winter home.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
Weather Fore cast

WASHINGTON. Nov. ls.-Forccast
for Saturday. for Virginia: Rain in
early morning. followed by fair: brisk
ives, winds; Sunday fair.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
DEAIONSTR ATED.

"R"chef"ncald says" remarked Bore
~ after the ladies had withdrawn.
there is something in the misfo:tuncs
OF our friends which is not altoget her
displcasing to us. and"
The grim smile which went around
as h" stuck the wrong end of his cigar
III his mouth showed him how much
truth there is in the tircsome old ,1lali-
Hde-ltoXblry Gazette
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
THIRD GEORGIA JOINS LEE.
CIV Telegraph

GRIFFIN, GA. Nov. 1S.-The Third
Georgia was today ordered to Savan-
nah. Ga. to join General Lee: corps.
into which it was recently brigadea.
Colonel Berner says the regiment will
get away from Griffin Monday. The
regiment will so ultimately to Nuevitas,
[ MIN
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
PLANT OUT or DANGER.

NEW YORK. Nov. 1S.-Henry Brad.
Icy Plant. the head OF the Plant rail
road and steamship system, who was
taken seriously i'll about a week aSs
in the Pennsylvania railroad station
lis out of danger and on the road I,
recovery
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
BRADSTREET'S REPORT.
Advanced Prices Follow the Election
Substantial Developments.
(Ey Tclegraph)

NEW YORK. NOV. S.--Rralsirect's
tomorrow will say:
Evidence accumulates that the good
results following the recent elections
are no longer confined entirely to i'm
provement in tone and confidence
though the above feeling influences
dealings in both financial ana mercan-
tile lines. Several substantial develop
mcntS present themselves this week
notably among which are a number of
advances in prices exceptionally few
declines thereof growing strength In
the pig iron situation. an unprrcr,lrnt-
eddy large weeks bank clcarings and
remarkably good reports as tu export
trade. not only in the line OF farm
products but in the large trade of
manufactured products. The dIstrbu-
ton OF merchandise shows but little
change from recently preceding weeks
but the growth in trade is reflected in
very general reports of improved col
lections on past business.
OCTOBER'S BIC. NPORTS-
First and. fore1p.w r"nrth IF
foreign trade exit that IN ms
recently mBER 10. 1898. Mets III. ~. !.
Fzrr3scr thun the
corresponding month of any preceding
year. second only to those OF December
of last year, and chargeable not so
much as formerly to enlarged exports
of finished products of American indus
try. In this Connection, especially good
reports come from the iron and steel
induStr1- which has thereby l,,,u ,,u
dered more nearly inden.na.n, ,hun
ever before of 0uctuatinns in dnm.siic
demand The strength in y,l,,ns az an
cereals (all the leading hroadstlfrs mr..
higher this week) Is Of course. du, to
The constant for,jsn demand, mara
than ofrseltinr very large gains in IN.
nestle supplies. when. however arc
below any corrcs,,ondinr period for
Years past ComnarIson Of four months
exports. july to October. inclusive.
uoints 10 wheat and -four shirmnnts
below those of last year ana only 10
per cent. below those Of 1891 the haay
iest ever known. ri. strength Of o.
reals finds imitators in coffee whose
statistical positlon shows som. I'M
provement. sugar, which is relatively
higher for refined on growing strength
Of raw supplies. coffee. which retains
its old bullish tone ana even cotton
which is higher on smaller movement
and improving tone Of the goods mar
kit Wool sales continue Of good Vol,
ume on more confident buving of small
Observation-Disclosures who however rernri
The finished goods trade nnsatisfarlnrv
Hc,,.v saIes ~ bonded wool f,r raoy
now Ia ENGLAND ar, ,pnnri..u ms
week
IRON IN DEMAND
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19

You are Interested in this: 90 pairs
Iieslar's shoes. that sold for $500 ana
si.oa. To change ownership. We price
them now for sl.GS Peyscr's 27l5 Wash
ngton ave.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
DrEYEI-s 1NEop\1ED

PARIS. Nov. ,S.-The governor Of
French Guiana has sent a dispatch to
IN" colonial office mere saying Alfred
Drcyfus the former French officer un-
dcrcuing imprisonment for life on Dew
ills Island has been informed Of the di-
vision proceedings in his case.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
BANK cLEARINGS.

NEW YORK, Nov 1s.--Thc total
hank clearings for the week We're: 81
127, 175.465: per cent. increase. 35.2 i:x
elusive Of New York, $Gl4 .66s.GG3 per
cent. increase. 12.9.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
REPORTED ASHORE.

IBy TeIeSfapT.J
NEwPoRT, ORE, Nov. 1s-News
mas just been received from AlSca Bay.
sixteen miles below here, that the sail
inS vessel Atlanta is ashore. She had
, crew of thirty men on board and only
tNu got ashore alive. The vessel was
bound from Tacoma for an African
port. With wheat. She has broken in
TOW.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
MYSTERIOUS TREATY.

PARIS, Nov. 1s.-La Patrie says:
Lord Chamberlin has returned from
America with the draft of treaty with
the United states concealed in his pock-
cts
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
Vessels SsjtnL Yr.ter,i,y

Barge f. n. Georger New Haven.
Large S. l.. Watson. New Haven.
sarge, NJ. 5. Bacon. New Haven.
Barge Kentucky. Boston.
barge Majestic. Allyn's Point.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
he Atlanta was Of about $500 tons
ORDERED TO HAVANA.

Wiy Telegraph.)
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. lS.-It was
reported at League Island navy yard
today that orders had been received
rom Washington this morning direct
ng the cruiser Topeka to leave for Ita-
wanna tomorrow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
JEFFERSON IMPROVING.

10Y ItleSTdUII.J
NEW YORK. Nov. l9.-At 1880
O'Clock this Saturday. morning Joe
jefferson was said to be resting com
fortably.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19

Hot rolls every evening at Newport
News Bakery. no loft
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19

Ladies! We have about Is pairs lace
and button shoes that sold for $l5O. To
close them out quick ave price them
for csc: Peyser. 27l5 Washington aven-
ue
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
THE kAHLIF SAYS

T ffF. NAVLTF' SAILS
ne thrush steamship kahlif, which
hau been in port here taking on :, car
50 at grain. sailed Yesterday for Lon
d"n- fer cargo consists Of $4,000 bush
els OF maize and 24%.000 bushels of corn.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19

Accurate Bicycle Repairing. cheap
est at Newport News Cycle Co. l1-1-tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
KRlvALs AND DEPARTURES.

vessels Arrived y Yesterday.
steamship Arlington Gsr). Cairnes.
baltimore.