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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-09-22
September Crop Report.

The month of August has been dry
and hot. In many localities through
out the state no rain fell during the
month, in fact very little rain fell in
the lower peninsular. The tempera-
ture has been several degrees above
the normal. These conditions serious
ly damage corn and late potatoes,
ruined the spring seeding in many
places, retarded the growth of sugar
beets and hindered the preparation of
many fields for seeding to wheat. The
showers that occurred the first of
September will no doubt improve con-
ditions in many places, in other local
tiles corn and beans, having been
prematurely ripened, are beyond help.
WHEAT.
The final estimate for wheat will be
made in October. The average esti-
mate yield per acre in the southern
counties is bushels, in the central
counties bushels, in the nothern
counties 10 bushels, and for the state
bushels. So much wheat was plow-
ed up and so many other fields cut for
hay that it is difficult to fix the
amount actually harvested. Next
month these factors will be taken in
to consideration and a careful esti-
mate made Of the crop for this year.
The quality of wheat is poor this
year, the berry in many localities be-
ing sunken. The quality in the south
ern counties, as compared with an
average, is II, in the central counties,
So, in the northern counties "a and for
the state rs.
The per cent of wheat of the crop
Of 1898 still in the farmers hands is,
in the southern counties IA, in the
central counties 10, in the northern
counties and for the state IL.
The total number of bushels of
wheat reported marketed by farmers
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-09-22
Mckinley Not a "Scab. 70

The Bricklayers and Stonemasons
union of Chicago voted to issue a card
of honorary membership to President
Mckinley, so that when he handles q
trowel in laying the cornerstone of the
new government building Oct. 8, he
may not be branded as ''scab." The
card will be personally presented to
President Mckinley on the day set for
the ceremonies by Geo. p. Gubbins,
president of the union.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-09-22
Administrators Sale of Real Estate.

State of Michigan County of Shiawassee, SIS
In the matter Of the estate Of Eugene A.
Rideout, deceased.
Notice is hereby given. that In pursuance and
by virtue of an order granted to the under.
signed, as administrator of the estate of said
deceased, Eugene A. Rideout, by the Hon.
Matthew Bush Judge Of Probate in and for
said county on the 14th day of August, A. D.,
1899, there will be sold at public vendue, to the
highest bidder, at the premises to be sold, In
the.township OF Middlebury, in said county, on
Saturday, the 30th day of September, A. D.,
1899, at two o'clock in the afternoon OF said day
all the right, title, and interest of said deceased
in and to the following described lands and
premises, situated In the township of Middle
bury, county OF Shiawassee, state Of Michigan,
to.wit: The Sc Il Of ne sec 33, u n I e.; and
the s. acres Of the u of the NV ID sec 33, I 2
mr. e, all Of said described lands being in
Shiawassee county, state Of Michigan.
GEORGE STANLAKE,
Administrator Of the estate OF said deceased.
Dated, Aug. 18th, A. D., 1892
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-09-22
PARkER'S
Probate Order.

State of Michigan, County OF Shiawassee, SIS
At q session Of the Probate Court for the
county Of Shiawassee, held at the Probate Of
fee In the city Of Corunna, on the 30th day
Of August, In the year one thousand eight
hundred and ninety nine.
Present Matthew Bush. Judge of Probate
In the matter of the estate of William j.
Harmon, deceased; John Harmon, as admins
traitor OF said estate, having rendered to this
court his final account,
1t is ordered that the Cd day of October
next. at ten O'Clock In the forenoon, at said
Probate Once, be appointed for examining
and allowing said account.
And II Is further ordered, that copy of this,
order be published three successive weeks
previous to said day of hearing in THE Owosso
TIMES, newspaper printed and circulating In
said county OF Shiawassee.
i'''f MATTHEW BUSH,
r., .Ii... d. g .... Judge of Probate.
BY KATHERINE E. KELSEY.
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-09-22
Rope Broke at a Hanging.

Henry Gardner, a Negro, aged IS,
was hanged at Mobile, Ala, on the
18th, for assaulting white girl under
10 years of age. The crime was COM
mitted last June. When the trap fell
the first time Gardeners weight snap.
ped the rope and he fell heavily to the
ground. Twenty minutes later he was
again led to the gallows and executed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-09-22

in August at the Touring mills is $780,
O0l and at the elevators 343, 1852, or a
total of 7l2,883 bushels. OF this
whole amount 6l3,0S4 bushels were
marketed in the southern four tiers of
counties, 5,94l bushels in the central
counties, 33 1888 in the nOthern coun-
ties. At SO mills and elevators from
which reports have been received,
there was no wheat marketed in Au-
gust. The total amount of wheat
shipped by railroads from the various
stations, as reported for July, is $751;
492 bushels.
OATS.
The estimate average yield per acre
In bushels Is 32 in the southern coun-
ties, "a In the central counties, 35 in
the northern counties and 33 for the
state. The quality as compared with
an average is SO in the southern coun-
ties, SO in the central counties, 100 in
northern counties and 95 for the state.
RYE.
The estimate average yield per acre
in bushels is 13 in the southern coun-
ties, 13 in the central counties, IA in
the northern counties and Is in the
state.
CORN.
One month ago there was a good
prospect in most places for a fair crop
of corn. Many fields still promise
good yield, but in many other localities,
on higher, drier ground the crop will
not be so good. The condition of corn
as compared with an average is, in the
southern counties II, in the central
counties II, in the northern counties
70 and for the state II.
BEANS.
The crop of beans has been prema-
turely ripened in a good many places.
The probable yield of the bean crop as
compared with an average is in the
southern counties II, in the central
counties 81, in the northern counties
100 and for the state 81.
POTATOES.
The growth of late potatoes has been
materially retarded during the past
month. Some fields of favorable va
rites will continue to grow, now that
the drought is broken and no doubt
yield fairly we'll. The probable yield
of potatoes, as compared with an aver
age is, in the southern counties SO, in
the central counties II, in the north
ern counties 70 and for the state 70.
CLOVER SEED.
The prospect for clover seed as COM
pared with an average is, for the
southern counties 40, for the central
counties So, for the northern counties
IS and for the state 4S.
SUGAR BEETS.
The Department of State through
the Agricultural Division, expects to
make a display of agricultural pro-
ducts at the State Fair this year. 1t
desires especially to exhibit samples
of sugar beets from various counties.
Samples of sugar beets shoulds be sent
to Justus s. Stearns, Secretary of
State, Grand Rapids, Michigan, so they
will be there by September 25. A
limited number of these samples will
be analysed by chemist from the
Michigan Agricultural College Expert
ment Station, for the purpose of de-
termining the percentage of sugar the
beets contain, and also for exhibiting
the process by which the result is OBJ
tanned,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-09-22
n CAPABLE mother must be healthy mother.
experience of maternity shoudnot be approached
without careful physical preparation
Correct and practical counsel what the would
be mother needs this she without cost by

writing to MIS-. P1nKham at Lynn, MaSSs
MRS. CORA gibson, Yates. Manistee
Co., Mich, writes:
"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM-Two years ago
I began having such dull, heavy. drag.
ging pains in my back. menses were pro-
fuse and painful and was troubled with
leucorrhea 1 took patent medicines
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-09-22
BASE BALL.

The following table shows the number Of
games played, won, lost and the percentage Of
each club In the National League, up to and In
Guiding Tuesday, Sept. 10th:
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-09-22
CAPABLE
MOTHER
HOOD

and consulted a physician, bu
not become pregnant.
"Seeing one of your books,
my troubles and asking for &C
swered my letter promptly
the directions faithfully, al
much benefit that I canno
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetat
pound enough. I now find
pregnant and have begun its
use again. I cannot praise it
enough.
MRS. PERLEy MouLToN,
Thetford, VT, writes:
DEAR MRS. PINKHAM-
! think Lydia E. Pipkham's
Vegetable Compound is an
excellent medicine. I took |
several bottles of 1t before |
the birth of my baby and |
got along nicely. I had no
after-pains and am now
strong and enjoying good
health. Baby is also fat and
healthy"
MRS. CHAs. GERBIG. 3o4
South Monroe St., Balti-
more, Md, writes: dear |
MRS. PINKHAM-Before TAX !
ing Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound I was
unable to become pregnant
health is much improved, an
and nride of orr home"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-09-22
I Except Sunday. Daily
ssLEEPING AND PARLOR CAR SERVICE
wEsTBOUND.

f0s07 q m. train has Parior car to Grand Rap
IDS. Extra charge Is cents.
z:f7 D. m. train has Parlor car to Gran1 Hav
ssn. Extra charge IS cents.i III
EAsTBoUND. D
300 a. m. train has Parlor car to Detroit. Ey
ira charge % cents. Pullman Parlor car De
,xroit to Toronto, connecting with Sleeper for
9he east and New York. Connects with u. a
O. T. division at Durand for Chicago and PIT
huron and with O., 8. q M. division for Saginaw
sos o. m. train has Parlor car to Detroit. Ex
tIa charge 20 cents, and Pullman Sleeping cal
Detroit TO Toronto, Suspension Bridge, Buffalo
Philadelphia and New York. Connects at Du
rand with O., j. and M. div. for Saginaw and
Bay City and with O. & q. T. for PIT. Huron and
Battle Creek.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-09-22
DR.. Humphreys

~
Specifies act directly upon the diseasA
without exciting disorder in other parts
q the system. They Cure the Sick.
% CURES. ynsum.
1-Pevers. COMPOSITIONS. determinations. -
0-WOrms. Worm Fever. Worm Colic... -
0-Teething. Collie. Crying, wakefulness 80
l-Diarrhea. OF Children or Adults...... -
S-COughs. Colds. Bronchitis. =. .......... -
6-Neuralgia. Toothache, Faceache..... -
0-Headache. Sick Headache. Vertigo. -
lO-Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Weak Stomach. -
l1-suppressed or Painful Periods.... -
l2-Whites. Too Profuse Periods. %
a3-CrOup. Laryngitis. Hoarseness...... -
14-salt Rheum. Erysipelas. Eruptions.. -
16-Rheumatism. Rheumatic Pains...... -
16-Malaria. Chills, Fever and Ague. zee. 80
19-Catarrh. Influenza, Cold In the Head -
SO-WhOOp Cough ......."...-... -
S5-ktdney Diseases ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10
2S-NervOus Debility. ..................1.oo
SO-Urinary Weakness. wetting Bed. %
T7-Grip. Hay Fever. ....................... -
: DR.. Humphreys Manual OF an Diseases - yuW
Druggists or Mailed Free.
Humphreys' He'd. Co. Cor. William 6 JoA6 -
> U9W lOrk.n Ii fah Al rl III
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-09-22

The town of Northwood, Grand
Forks county, S. d., was completely
destroyed by fire on the 18th. The
blaze started irN hhe National hotel
through the careiessness Of hired
girl who was using gasoline to kill In
sects. The loss is estimated at $500, 900
Another severe storm along the
Labrador coast has driven huge Ice
foes on the land and crushed several
vessels with their cargoes aggregating
nearly 5000 quintals of Goldfish. The
crews escaped with their lives by MAX
ing their way over the ice, but the YES
sells were completely destroyed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-09-22

Pototoes, SOC per blu. tive Poultry,
spring chickens, SC per lb fowls, &c; tur-
keys, I0c; ducks, &c. Eggs, strictly fresh.
loo per doz. Butter, best dairy, lSc per Id;
creamery. 23c.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-09-22
Ann ARBOR TINE TABLE.
TIME TABLE IN EFFECT MAY 81, 80
Trains leave Owosso as follows:
SOUTH.

Above trains daily except Sunday.
Free Reclining Chair Cars on Through Train
Sleeping Cars on Night trains.
Cheap rates and good connections with boats
Frankfort for the west and northwest.
W. II. BENNETT, @. p. A. grT0T n H
Burt s. Stratton. Agt., Owossc
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-09-22

Ah0v or MAN appoint appoint az agents. snssei s aso
4uU per month salary and all expenses.
6uO ] Ziegler Co. no Monon Bldg Chicago
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-09-22

Some Mormon missionaries came to
Santa Ana last winter, but left because
the inhabitants seemed bent upon max
ing the beautiful California climate too
hot for their health
Business conditions here in Santa Ana
are much similar to those In Michigan.
Banks charge from six to eight per cent
and pay four. There is said to be any
amount of money in the market. The
county last Tuesday voted by five to one
to bond itself for 100000 to build a
| court house. Santa Ana is the only
town of prominence in the county, and
Is the county seat. There is DISPOSE
ton on the part of every true Califor-
Man to consider California the greatest
state In the Union and to believe that
his particular part of the state is the
best. In Orange county have been in
formed time and again that this part Of
Southern California has an advantage
over the rest OF the state in that it Is
self sustaining. By this is meant that
1t is not given up to any speciality, but
produces all kinds of farm produce.
Raisins, figs, vegetables, lemons, oranges
and English walnuts, and grain are the
most important productions. Grain is
produced without irrigation, all the
rest must be furnished with water
The bushel Is unknown here. Fruit
and potatoes are sold by the pound, and
grain by the GENITAL OF 100 lbs. China
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-21
Skulls Of Children Were Crushed
and All but One Had Been
Stabbed In the Neck.
MRS. PLACE ELEoTROCUTED
Brooklyn Murderess Walked to the
Electric Chair Calmly and I'm
passiyeIy TO Die.

HUTCHINSON. Kas.. March 2O.-An
atroclous crime was revealed here today
when the coroner and his assistants re-
moved the dead bodies Of five little child
rem from the house occupied BY John
Moore. which burned at an early hour.
The coroners jury investigated the case
and. in accordance with the jury's re-
commendatlon. Moore. the father Of the
dead children, was arrested on charge
OF murder.
The tragedy has caused much excite
ment here, and there is talk Of lynching
the prisoner.
When the firemen and neIghbors
reached the burning house the father was
the only member Of the family Of seven
found outside. His actions were queer
and he would not talk. While the build.
ing was still burning, and his children
were within the burning walls. he TOOK
horse from his stable and rode away.
When the firemen entered the house
after having partly quenched the flames
they found the Ave children lying side
by side in a bed on the floor, all dead
but not badly burned. The dead are
Car. aged 12; Mary. aged 10; Pearl, ageC
/ S; Charles, aged Z; Lee. aged 3.
The cOroner's autopsy, held this after.
noon. developed convincing evidence oi
the awful crime. The skull Of each ehilt
was deeply indented and from the dents
long fractures extended. All but one Of
the children ..ad been stabbed in thG
neck
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-21
BRYAN ON BANoUETs

NEW YORK March 9O-Colonel Will
liam j. Bryan has sent the following let
ter, dated Knoxville Tenn. March IS, to
the Journal and Advertiser:
"I avail myself OF the Jol rnals invita-
tion to say In relation to political ban
quets;
"The banquet has some advantages
over the political meeting when num-
ber Of speakers are 10 take part, but
whether it proves benefit or injury
to the party which gives 1t, depends en-
tirely upon circumstances.
zone Of the most famous banQuets Of
ancient times was the Babylonian feast
given by the king to thousand Of his
lords on the last night Of his reign. This
banquet has furnished TO literature two
familiar expressions, a Belshazzar feast
and the handwriting on the WALL
zone OF the most noted banquets o.
modern times was the dinner given a.
Delmonicos in honor Of Mr., Blaine neal
the close Of his campaign. 1t was 81
widely criticised by political opponents
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-21

NEW YORK. March 3.--A special to
the Herald from Washington says: Sec
retary Long has instructed Rear Ad-
miral McNair 10 abolish, in June, the
construction course at the naval acada.
my, established BY Naval Constructor
Hobson.
Five cadets who have passed the requis-
lie academic course, are now pursuing
the course. Three have expressed a de-
sire 70 enter the line. in View Of the
quick promotions promised under the per-
sonnsl law. The other two viii be sent
70 the university Of Glasgow. and the
construction cadets, In the first class Of
the naval academy. win be sent to Paris,
where they win continue for two years
their study Of naval architecture. Rear
Admiral Hicbborn. chief OF the bureau
Of construction and repair. desired that
the cadets should receive instruction at
the Massachusetts institute OF technoI-
ogy or Cornell university. but the de-
partment decided In favor OF the English
and French schools.
Enlisted men Of the navy will be able
70 buy their discharges more cfeapiy In
the future than in the past. Secretary
Long has revoked the present regulations
and substituted an order making the
price Of discharge during the month Of
enlistment 10 per cent Of the yearly pay
OF the applicant; during the hfth month
Il per cent and 50 on, until the fourteepth
month, when the maximum price -
i....h.a r,,,-f.,, tha aftaanft. r,anth fha
price wiI be s5 per cent. with decrease
Of per cent for each month there
after. A corresponding reduction Is
made in the price OF discharges for ap-
prentiees.
The navy department Is considering tho
Interpretation Of that provision OF the
naval appropriation law permitting the
construction OF two submarine boats OF
the Holland type. The department. has
the reports OF number Of experts some
OF which are quite favorable. but the Of
lfciais believe further advancement
should be made before steps are taken
lto establish a submarine navy. The sue
cess Of France with the Gustav Zede has
stirred theaauthorities 10 action, and Il Is
probable that the matter will be brought
before the board OF construction for rec
,ommendation.
The navy department has already an
Iswered an inquiry from Commander MI
ller OF the New York naval battalion,
regarding dates OF the batallion cruise,
Iby stating that the battalion win be di-
Ivided into two divisions and be sent 70
sea between July s and August is
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-21
BRYAN WILL NOT SPEAK

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. March 9.-W
J. Bryan has declined the invitation OF
Perry Belmont, president OF the Demo
cratic Club, OF New York. TO speak at
the Jefrcrsons Birthday banquet April
iS Bryan wrote as follows TO Belmont:
Remembering that you openly repudi-
ated the democratic platform in the last
campaign, | desire to know, before ans
werlng the invitation. whether you have
since the election publicly announced
your conversion to the principles set
forth in that platform"
Belmont In reply said;
The invitation extended 10 you is on
, behalf OF the Democratic club. Individu-
al opinions have not been considered in
issuing the invitations 20 celebrate the
birthday OF Thomas Jefferson"
Bryan, IN his final answer, said;
II appreciate the compliment which the
Democratic Club pays me in extending
the invitation, but do not understand
how individual opinions can be ignored
at a political gathering You are presi-
dent OF the club ana represent the club
before the public. Your position upon
public questions was well known in 1896
and your telegram indicates that your po-
sltion has not been changed My posi-
ton upon public questions is also well
known. The antagonlsm between our
positions is so great that We cannot,
with propriety join in a political BAN
Quet given In honor Of democacy's pat
ron saint
II believe in harmonlzing personal
differences, but differences in principles
cannot be harmonlzed, and, in my judg-
ment no party advantage is to be derived
from political communion between JEFF
fersonian democrats who stand upon the
Chicago platform and republican allies
who masquerade as democrats between
campaigns In order to give more potency
to their betrayal OF democracy's prlnci-
pies on election day"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-21
SALUTATION
WAS FORMAL
President Mckinley and Mr..
Reed Exchange Greetings
on Jekyll Island.
MEETING MEANS NOTHING
No Probability That the Differ
enees Of the Two Leaders
VIM Be Settled.
BRYAN REFUSES TO SPEAK
Says He Cannot Take Part In the JEFF
ferson's Birthday Celebration
10 New YORK City.
BRYAN REFUSES TO SPEAK

BRUNSWICK. Ca, March 9.-Presi-
dent Mckinley rests tonight on Jelyil
island tho beautiful winter club home OF
number of eastern miiiionaires. on Stri-
mons sound 10 miles Up the coas; from
Brunswick. With him are Mrs. Nc
kinney. Vicc-Prcsident and Mrs Hobart
and Senator Hanna, They are guests OF
cx-seorctary Of the Interior Cornelius "
Bliss. whom the presiden, promised to
visit last year
In another cottage on the island Is
Speaker Thomas B. Reed. All persons
J In any way concerned In their presence
at Jekyll assert positively and unre.
seredly that the visit OF the two rival
political lcaders at the same time is q
mere coincidence. Whether any improve
men, OF their strained personal or po.
ltlcai relations will be one Of The ac.
ciden,s VI their inevitable meeting on tn
I island no one will predict The speaker
will probably leave JekylI tomorrow az
ternoon or "Wednesday. and the presiden
tai party on Wednesday forenoon.
when the presidential party landed OF
the island Speaker Reed. some club mem
bers. and score Of pretty girls were al
Z fha wnfar'a s.dga IN rrraaf fham 1,hf
big speakers attitude was Characteristic
his hands behind his back and his head
thrown back and upward. When the
presiden, walked ashore, MIR Reed smll.
I ingly raised his hat and said; How dc
! YOU do. Mfr. PRESIDENT"
Mr., Mckinley acknowledged the greet
ing with low bow and. how do you do
Mr.. Speaker"
The meeting OF the president and the
speaker at the wharf was watched with
Interest by all the persons assembled.