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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11
Who Will be our next President?

Politicians are now planning for.the presi-
dental campaign of 1900. but the war has
so overshadowed all other matters that poll
tics is almost unnoticed. Many people are
of the opinion that the candidates will be
the same as in 1896, but there may be a
OZARK horse" who will win the race. Popu-
larity has much to do with candidates. This
Is also true with medicine. The most p0pu-
lar remedy today is Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, and 1t has retained this for many
years. Science never discovered the equal
of this medicine for stomach, liver and
kidney diseases. 1t builds up solid flesh
tissue, imparts vigor and vitality to all Or
gans. and makes life worth living. A
bottle will make big change for the better.
Trv it.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11
Tornado Visited New Jersey.

A tornado with velocity of 80 miles
and width of three blocks, passed
through Elizabeth, N. j., on Aug. I'd,
doing damage conservatively estimated
at SIS. Oo0 II ragged for 10 minutes,
then rain fell in torrents and after
ward the sun came forth. The towers
of the First Presbyterian, Third Pres
byterian and Central Baptist churches
we're thrown down, and the Lyceum
and Star theaters unroofed Many
other buildings and private dwellings
were unroofed No persons were seri-
ously injured. -.s ssNs.so
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11
Dreyfus In Court.

The celebrated Dreyfus court-martiel
trial opened at Rennes, France, Aug.
7th. Every inch of space in the court
room was filed quarter of an hour
before proceedings opened. Capt.
Dreyfus answered the opening ques-
tions of the judge as to his name, age.
ETC., in clear, determined voice. As
the trial proceeds Dreyfus shows him
self very keen of intellect and several
times he has corrected the Judges
statements as to certain dates
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11
Notice to Wheelmen.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money on 25 cent bottle OF
Henry & Johnson's Arnica anu Uli Lini-
ment IL 1t fails to cure bumps, bruises,
scratches, chafes, cuts, strains, blisters,
sore muscles, sunburn, chapped hands or
face, pimples, freckles, or any other all
ments requiring an external application.
Lady riders are especially pleased with Ar
MICA and Oil Linsment, 1t is 80 clean and
nice to use. Twenty five cents bottle;
one three times as large for SO cents.
Sprague & Co., 81. A. Blackmar, j. s.
Haggart, j. G. johnson, Parkill & Son,
Collins g Co.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11

"A notary public of Ypsilanti was 70
Gently called upon to make copy Of
q very curious document It was pro-
sented by Robert Geddes, of Pittstield,
and was a captains commission In the
Continental army, issued to one OF
0eddes' ancestors in TIA The COM
mission is on parchment and Is rernarls.
ably we'll pr, ,erved.
A frebug still operating on tho
property of Lac Marquette Ice Co., at
Marquette. Already the company's
losses, as the result of four fires, 10
$4,000. The fires are thought to DO
the work Of some enemy impelled by
spite.
q Reports 10 the state board OF health
show that rheumatism, diarrhea, neu-
ralgia, bronchitis and consumption In
the order named, caused the most sick.
ness in the state during the past week.
Consumption was reported at 1870 placesj
typhoid fever, 80; measles, SO; scarlet
fever, 30; whooping cough, 10; diph.
iberia, IS; cerebro-spinal meningitis, 4
Ransom II. Gillett, of Lapeer, who,
with party of four, went to the Klon-
dixie year ago, is home again. He
. says he has had enough of the Klon.
dixie. He has some gold end has FIVE
claims staked out, which he expects to
sell to Boston parties
Four Finnish timbermen were stand
ing on a ladder in No. . shaft, Quincy
mine, at a depth of 1000 feet, when
the ladder broke, precipitating all four
to the 5000 level. Andrew Millimakbi
was instantly killed, two others in
jured fatally, and one man received So
rious internal injuries, but may re-
cover, despite the fall of 300 feet,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11
81. wounded in a Race Riot

A race riot occurred at the Poe cot
ton mills near Greenville, s c., on the
7th in which one white man and FIVE
Negroes we're wounded. Early in the
evening several Negroes fred into the
home of Mr.. Greenberg. a mill oper-
ator, while he and his family were at
supper. No one was struck by the
shots but Greenberg and his friends
followed the Negroes, capturing the
leader He was taken to Jail.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11

every well man hath his Ill day."
When "a bit of or when seriously Ill you
should take. Hoods Sarsaparilla and get
we'll.
. Maccaoee picnic will be held N
st. Joseph August -, and the day of
the picnic marriages will be entirely
free. The weddings will occur on the
local hotel verandas and licenses, min
listers, and ell other necessaries will b
free of charge. This will no doub$
draw large crowd.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11

while cutting brush at Pinckney,
Edward Kennedy came upon a quail
and hen, both setting upon one nest
In the nest were 10 quail eggs and sin
hen eggs They were not molested
and the two returned to their material
duties. It is conundrum as to which
will own the chicks and which the
birds.
Attorney-General Chase went to
Coldwater recently, where he looked
up the estates of two insane persons,
who have for long time been main
tanned as state patients. The result Of
his visit will be the payment to the
state of 81, 700, and the further main
tenance of these individuals at their
own expense.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11
Champion Shot OF the World,

Miss Annie Oakley writes: myself and
many of the Buffalo Bill Wild West Co..
have given Aliens Foot-Ease, the powder
to shake into the shoes, a most thorough
trial, and it does all il not more than you
claim" 1t instantly takes the sting out of
Corns and Bunions. Aliens Foot Ease Is
a certain cure for swollen, hot aching,
nervous or sweating feet. Sold by all
Druggists and Shoe Stores, Csc. Sample
sent free. Address Allen s. Olmsted,
LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11

a priuge crossing the river one ana
one-half miles west of Evart gave way
with threshing machine engine.
Walter Shippey and an assistant, who
were in charge of the engine, escaped
with more or less serious injuries.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11
CASToEIA.
..,,.ba a The Kind You Have Always BaQ1l
as. a. IAzlZM

segotiaJlons are now In progress
looking toward the purchase by Illinois
mon of the car works plant at Muske-
gon, and if the deal goes through an
agricultural implement factory will
be started there, which will give en-
ployment to about 100 men
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11

~ A. Tomkins, of Alpsna, who tooA
dose Of morphine to induce sleep,
died Aug eth He was unconscious for
ls hours He had been In business
there for 20 years He leaves a widow
and two children.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11
Mrs. Perkfns, Yeffer.

81 had female trouble of all kinds,
had three doctors, but only grew worse.
I began taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills
and used the Sanative Wash, and cam
not praise your remedies enough
MRS. EFFIE PERKINS, PEARL, LA.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11

have received
from the use of
Lydia T.. Pink
hams Vegeta-
BILE Compound.
Soon after the
birth ofmy first
child. I com.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11
That Throbbing Headache

@ Would quickly leave YOU. IL you used DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Thousands OF suff-
ers have proven their matchless merit for
sick and nervous headaches. They make
pure blood and strong nerves and build up
your health. Easy to take. Try them.
Only Is cents. Money back II not cured.
Sold by w. 4. Collins 81 Co. druggist.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11
(To|sdo, Saginaw & MusLsqon Division. }

r Between Owosso Junction and Muskegon.
Leave Owosso Junction, eiiS q. m. and 7:s5
q. N.
Arrive. Owosso Junction, $3.50 p. m and 7:Os
y. m
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11

The rain does not fall alike on the just
and the unjust; the latter always has the
umbrella.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
Zoe. 25c. II G. O. @. fail, druggists refund money.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11

On Aug. there were confined in the
Jackson prison 7ss convicts, the small
est number in eight yesrA
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11

A lazy liver makes lazy man. Burdock
Blood Bitters is the natural, never failing
remedy for lazy liver.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11
SLEEPING AND PARLoR CAR SERVICE.

10:02 a. m. train has Parior car to Grand Rap
Ids. Extra charge % cents.
7:17 p. m. train has Parlor car to Grap1 Hav
On. Extra charge IS cents.i
iEAsrBoUND.: An
300 q. m. train has Parlor car TO Detroit. Elk
era charge Is cents. Pullman Parlor car. De.
froit to Toronto, connecting with Sleeper for
q. T. division at Durand for Chicago and PIT.
Huron and with O., 8. g. NJ. division for Saginaw
and Bay City.
Era charge Is cents, and Pullman Sleeping car
Detroit TO TORONTO, Suspension Bridge, Buffalo
Philadelphia and New York; Connects at Du:
bay City and with O. g g. r. for PIT. Huron and
Battle Creek.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11

Some men think they have great will
power, because they never had occasion
to test IL.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever
i0c. o5c. II c. @. G. fail. druggists refund mone1
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11

q. Il. HUGHES,
q &c V BEN FLETCHER,
WYKgS, Local A"c1t Mich. Pass. Agent
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11

LETTER TO MRS. rrnKHAM NO. o3.zs4l
"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM-For some
time have thought of writing to you
to let you know of the great benefit 1
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11

ITEM and Kidney trouble preys up
WOr1EN on the mind, dlscon DISCOURAGE;
beauty, vigor and cheerfulness soon disap
pear when the kidneys are out of order or
diseased. For pleasing results use DR.. Kill
mers Swamp Root, the great kidney rem
edy. At druggists. Sample bottle by
mail free, also pamphlet.
Address, DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham.
ton, N. VI
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11
WAYNE HOTEL. DETROIT

o. 70 $3.50 ef.oo TO 600
esnoLs MEALS. 500. " TO DARE GAssa
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-08-11

GAS ToREA.
Bsanshs hIhs Kind You Have Always buua
Signature Of &<zAzlM
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-05-25

TARs kanrrrx. Ca
t.1teDr1--I kAazia sxven or eiGhe di1<r-
- ns1s 81 Call rsasc1 bus al IN boeciss
& $3.50 % uhers s<H 60 Of the uehexs-
sc-e u BOTTLES cf GrUV1H CT 49, 4.
80 e1f aid ecald hnr. solt norr II Al hs.i
q On hAz. Ar- Dave WOODS crr<d f-c -
&C eA<l-s wirh oz< hur-l~
aa2ecxsnzfv.
John T. vTyYAxp-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-05-25

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'rzisrr~ss- 4 Fzaasn t-lI y-Iaz ahs.g- -
sease ycar s>rviee and D. uzrrisr.-
Il not this very ss1sssen. Mar - IN.
4'sIr-si th~ lady -1ho j. The person vos
s-pset 20 nlzrry
IT e Iohn SCOTT -ufsrrsss-
-Egt suu have k-cun Aim Hr. !
short timr- k1s ezn vou trust a srrar.
-vr-- p~rsEstes. TIE woEzan. r-l.setzn. u
cart .sifh a good ssryanr
Yes RS tru-s but h>-s krn hirnzeT
may ysars- and - saws be- al rizh,
nd heiiere - = sor asked hfsa- -Isse
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-yuld - saF tn shorter rzrerhiss-S- an.
~ had i fFery word th@u told hIza u
grip has hands qniek and hard. an4
sh~n- lady. saE - VAS sszcng man
iz.d la xoin' 10 - him ny hand. -
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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-05-25

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r~~aEEsrfrl~. 81 sae Great
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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-05-25

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pcrTzne~- iater~ss ans w-=i-h rhzr -
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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-05-25

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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-05-25

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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-05-25

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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-10

ing in the tropics. I know that there
are a good many who think that the
talk about a new garrison Is all poll
tics, but my opinion is different Fort
Missoula has an excellent reputation in
army circles and 1 think that the adj
ministration will be disposed to listen
to the recommendations of the army
officers in this matter. But there will
be no garrison until the troops are with
drawn from some Of our island possess
slons."
do you think that that will be
soon?"
Eyes, 1 do. The war in the Philip
pinec is in some respects an unfortu-
nate affair. I do not think that 1t
could have been avoided without the
Sinking Of grave responsibilities on
our part as a nation. We are there and
now we must fight it out. l am with
my country, under all circumstances.
Now that the suppression of the rebel
lion has been attempted, it is out of
the question to desist until that very
thing has been accomplished. l think
that it is the opinion of nine-tenths OF
our people that this war should be car
ried to successful finish. It would be
national disgrace to withdraw now.
The conditions in which we now find
ourselves as nation are so new and
so different from anything that has
arisen heretofore that they are not ful-
~ comprehended by many. These new
conditions are the result Of our national
growth and development. They con-
front US and we must meet them. There
is no Sinking them or attempting to
evade them. They are a part of 12ur
national existence and we must meet
them with determination"
What is your opinion as to the ulti-
mate disposition of these acquired ISL
ands?' asked the reporter.
THAT is one of the conditions that
has not yet confronted US. When we
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-10

Our people have learned much about ir-
rigation and are learning more all the
time. We have seen in the Bitter Root
valley how much can be accomplished
in the reclamation of the bench lands
by placing water upon them. What
has been done there on a comparatively
small scale by private enterprise it is
sion to carry on in public way on an
immense scale. In Eastern Montana
there are many, opportunities for the
easy operation of such systems as are
proposed. All that we need is the CO.
operation of the people of the state and
some assistance from congress in the
way of the removal of some legal tech
nicalites that exist at present. The
local cooperation seems ready and l
have no doubt that it will be forthcom-
ing"
Will it require much money!"
I'm comparison with the vast sums
that are being spent for river and har-
Dor improvements the cost will be in
significant These coast improvements
are in the main of only local benefit
The people of the interior, however, are
called upon to bear their share of the
expense. 1t is only reasonable that
they should receive their share of the
benefits arising from the expenditure
of the money. That Is really all that is
asked. If We can get our proportionate
share Of the appropriations that are
made for public improvements we will
have enough 10 demonstrate the prac-
ticability of our plans and to remove
in this way much of the opposition
that now exists to the purposes of the
advocates Of reclamation"
What are the prospects for success
with this congress-
Better, far better than they have
| ever been before. The work of the
| National Irrigation congress and it's Of
| ficers has accomplished wonders in the
| education OF the people of the East in
regard to irrigation matters. The ques-
ton is now better understood than 1t
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formulated for the retaining of these
congestion that exists in the eastern
centers will be disposed of and we shall
have a vast region that will support
new class of citizens. bold. strong. self
reliant and loyal 1t will not take so
much money, either. Think of the mil
lions that are now being spent on river
and harbor improvements. If we had
even less than our rightful proportion
Of that money for use in the reclama-
ton of lands, we would be able to ac-
complsh wonders.
There is one feature of this ques-
ton that is overlooked by those who
are inclined to oppose it. Suppose we
are able to protect the headwaters of
our great rivers and to construct the
storage reservoirs, as has been pro-
posed Will not this in a great degree
abate the danger of damage from floods
in the lower courses of the streams?
The plan of the advocates Of this stor-
age reservoir plan is to hold back the
surplus of water in the spring and
early IloHtHS anu 10 IeledSe II
later in the year, when it is needed for
irrigation. Now, it seems to me to
be an evident fact that the holding
back of this surplus of water in the
spring will prevent the destructive
floods that have devastated the val
leys along the lower courses of these
waterways. Do this and it will no
longer be necessary to appropriate mill
ions of dollars for the construction Of
dykes and levees, for the necessity for
the embankment will no longer exist.
But the local phase Of this question
is one in which Montana should take an
active interest. If we can carry out
the present plans of the arid land COM
mission, we will transform thousands
of acres of land that are now without
value into productive farms Experi-
ence has shown that this is practicable.