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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-09-20
CAPT. DREYFUS'
COLLEGE CHUM.

Mr.. Hip Judy, a resident Of Bloom.
field, has been watching with unusual in
terest the proceedings Of the DreYfus
case, and the verdict OF the court.martial
was received by him as almost personal
blow, although not with surprise. Mr.
Judy, who is a member of the Jewish
race, was born in France, and was
schoolmate of Capt. Dreyfus. His per-
sonal knowledge Of the character Of the
accused causes him to believe that Capt.
Dreyfus is incapable of an act of treason.
When the prisoner was first arrested,
Mr.. JudY's French instincts rose to high
tension Immediately, and, without a
thorough knowledge of the case, he be-
came a strong anti -Dreyfusite and was
inclined to believe him guilty as charged
But as soon as the evidence in the case
came out, and he took the matter under
careful confederation, his opinion
changed materially. He began to realize
that, like the rest of the French subjects
and former subjects, he had been hasty
in his judgment as a result of a naturally
loyal feeling for the old Republic,
Mr. Judy is now of this opinion that an
innocent man has been convicted. He
is not in sympathy with the French Gov
eminent in its cruelty to the former
prisoner of Deyil's Island.
Mr.. Judy was in college with Capt.
Dreyfus for some time and is perhaps
better acquainted with his personal traits
than any other man in the United States.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-09-20
SENATOR
GOEBEL.
Serious Charge Brought Against
Him by the Weed.
OF the Charges Laid At Ills Door, None
Fuught win 50 Much Danger.

The Weed, a weekly journal Of to.
bacco published at Louisville, fres the
following shots at Senator Goebel
How in the world does Senator Goe-
bel expect to be Governor Of the great
State Of Kentucky after announcing the
fact that he neither chews smokes or
drinks7 "By CAD, sah," he is not a true
KentuCkian that forbids himself the
pleasures Of indulging in what has given
us the greatest distinction the world
over And to add TO all this, in a State
where pretty girls are as thick as flies in
August, this very same man that is
asking to be honored with the Governor
ship, has given our girls the cold heart,
and remains a bachelor Goebel is a
brilliant man In many ways, but the gal
lantry Of old Kentucky will hesitate be.
fore voting for a man, that with inn
punity, passes 80 many good things by.
II the Senator promises to do better in
the future there may be a chance Of his
becoming Governor Of Kentucky"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-09-20
tIe Pald 5000 For ! 60.

A we'll known and beautiful English
actress, having heard Of the exploit Of
an American sister Of the stage in offer
ing kiss at auction, and being asked to
assist at a charity bazaar, announced that
a careB from her own rosy lips would be
given TO the male willing TO pay most for
it. The bidding was brisk and had adj
Yanced to $3.50 when the sum OF 81 600
was offered. This put all other amorous
competitors out OF the race, and the
blushing actress turned TO the purchaser,
the colonel OF one Of the British line
regiments. who came forward, but in
stead Of slipping the sweetness himself,
presented his little Eve year-old grand
son, explaining that he had purchased
the kias a.. Q birthday present for him.
The actress took the child Ia her arms
and discharged the debt with interest,
and the charity, IN which the colonel
was interested, Waa the richer by $4,000
for the granddad'a whim u Is said
though, that the gallant colonel ala not
go ti'ais's after an. -Padueah Register.
First come, hni served 30 march up
and pay for the BRHoKnNaIDon News 4
year shead. Thia win secure that good
little paper, the Farm Journal, ior che
balance Of 1899 and pll Of 1900. 1901. 1902
aud 1908. nearly ave yeam Without any
further pay Shall ~ bear nom you
within ono week
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-09-20

The finest quality OF Loaf sugar Il used
IN me manuiaoinre oi Chamborlain's
Cough Remedy aud ihe rooi1 used Do ID
preparation give ii d flavor similar 70 that
Of maple syrup. making q very pleasant
10 take. medicine lor tie cure Of
o9ugha. colds laedppo, group and Whoop-
ing COUGH Il lsuneQualedby any other
Il always eules and cures quickly.
For ale bY a. r.. Fisher, Davenport
n. s ehellman. Glephennpci
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-09-20
RETURNING, TRAIN LEAVES HENDERSON At lOsOPM.

You not afford stay home 1t will be the grandest
celebration and reunion Of Coored People ever held since the War
In addition grand Street Parade there will be Horse Racing
Bicycle Racing Ball Game Balloon Ascension and other amuse-
nens, which will enable you to spend pleasant day
FOR FURTHER IMPORTATION CALL on TICKET AGENTS
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-09-20
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THE SOUTH LEADS.
Has More Men In the Volunteer Army
Than Any Other Section Of
the Country.


A special to the Chicago Times-Herald
from Washington says
Adit. Gen. Corbin is making a state
ment showing the contributions Of the
various States and Territories to the
volunteer army. He makes the surpris-
ing announcement that Georgia has fur
nished more volunteers than any other
State in the country, her quota exceed
ing that Of Illinois by nearly two hum
bred men. He says that in general Che
South has furnished more men relative
10 population than the North
The District Of Columbia has furnished
the LARGEST percentage OF any State or
Territory compared with its population.
Among the Northern States, MassaChu-
sets leads, in spite Of the anti-expansion
crusade of New England
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-09-20
Keep it In Your Homo,

And when the bowels fail to act proper
ly, take a dose of LYoN's LAXATIVE
sYRUP-lt acts gently but etfectualIy on
the kidneys, liver and bowels win keep
your system in good working order and
make your complexion clear.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-09-20

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL ON TICKET AGENTS
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-04-28
A Choice Between Two Systems.

trade paper states that another
large industry is coming to this country.
The firm of Alexander Morton q Co of
Darvel, Scotland, concern we'll known
throughout the world as a manufac-
turer of carpets and other textiles, has
decided to locate at Niagara Falls, and
it is stated, has already made arrange
ments with the Niagara Power Com
pany for the supplying of power and
for the purchase of property
Free trade brings the foreign m ,.le
products of pauper labor into the co'lu-
try, and sends American money out of
the country to pay for them. while
American workmen sit in idleness.
Protection brings foreign industries
and foreign capital into the country TO
provide labor for American workmrn,
and keeps American money within the
country, to be paid in exchange for
American made goods. AS Lincoln put
it. under free trade we get the goods
so long as our money holds out-and
the foreigner gets the money. Under
protection we get the goods and the
money, too. A choice between the two
systems would not seem to be hard to
make by the well balanced mind.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-04-28
Farewell Reception.

A very pleasant farewell reception
was given to Mr. and Mrs. j. b. f.
Castro in the Masonic Temple, Friday
night, by the members of the Owosso
dge No. 8, assisted by the chapter
and the members of Corunna COM
mandry and the ladies of the Eastern
Star. The occasion of the reception
being the approaching departure of
of Mr.. and Mrs Castree for their former
home in England. Purses were pre-
scented to Mr.. Castree in behalf of the
home lodge, the chapter and, the
commandry by Van r. Pond, d. A.
Barnum, and Hon. Hugh McCurdy,
while Mrs. Castree was the recipient
of handsome star pin on behalf of
Abigail chapter Eastern Star Speeches
were made by number of members
both from this city and Corunna, all
testifying to the high regard in which
the departing ones were held. Mr..
Castree has been one of the most faith
full and enthusiastic workers in Masonic
circles ever since his arrival in this
city some five years ago and every
branch of the order will miss his good
work.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-04-28

The feature of Harper's Weekly for the
last few months has been complete and
thorough discussion of "Our New Pos .es-
sions" and the opportunities they offer for
American industrial enterprise. franklin
Mathews and William Dinwiddie, in their
special letter to the Weekly, have given all
needful information about Cuba and Puerto
Rico. Now begins the lOng-expected series
of articles on Hawaii, by Caspar Whitney,
w.iO, on his recent journey around the
world, made thorough study of the people,
climate, natural resources. and the com.
mercial possibilities OF the Hawaiian Islands.
1t goes without saying that the articles will
be valuable, and that they should be read
by all Americans who are interested in the
first of our new colonies.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-04-28
Board of Supervisors.

The supervisors of the county are hold
ing a special session this week to take ac-
ton relative to the issuing of the $40, 900 In
bonds voted at the spring elsction for the
completion of buildings at the county farm.
At the session Tuesday morning, Super
visor f. G. Morrice, of Bennington, was
chosen as temporary chairman. On the
first ballot at the afternoon session Mr..
MOrrce was elected chairman, despite his
state ment that he was not candidate and
did not desire to fill the chair. He, how.
ever, accepted and thanked the supervisors
for the honor conferred.
Chairman Morrice appointed the follow
ing committees at Wednesday mornings
session:
Rules: Cronk, Cole, Lyman
Rolls: Crane, Martin, Shipman.
Apportionment: Lyman, Fuller, Rush,
Roads and bridges: MunsOn, Ruggles,
Kim.
Settlement with treasurer: Euler, Cole,
Colby.
Finance: Stanlake. Friesske, Rush.
CLAIMS and accounts: Baldwin, Ship.
man, Nunson.
Printing: Rush, Laverock, Spalding.
Buildings and grounds: Peacock, Bald
win. Euler.
Rejected taxes: White, Lyman, Kim.
Drains and bitches: Cole, Cronk, Mum
son.
Officers salaries: Myers, Colby, Crane.
Abstracts: Frieseke, Fuller, Euler.
Justice, constables and coroners' ac-
counts: Spalding, Laveroct, Kim.
Clerks certificates: Martin, White, Cole.
Records In clerks office: Laverock, Pea.
cock, Sbipman.
Equalization: Fuller, Frieseke. Stan.
lake, Myers, Crane. Ruggles. Smith.
Settlement with ,Supts. of poor: Parker,
Rush, Peacock.
INDECENT soldiers: Shipman, Smith,
Ruggles.
Auditing accounts: Colby, Ruggles,
Smith.
The board approved the plans and speci.
ications for the building at the county
farm rs drawn by r. Burnett, ordered bids
received until May 10th, authorized the
chairman and county clerk to to sign the
bonds, allowed number of bills aud ad.
journed Thursday afternoon to May 10Th.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-04-28
Dry Times.

Ii any one had predicted few weeks
ago that Sunday, April 30. would have
been dry" day in Owosso, so dry in fact
that anyone who persisted in wetting his
throat with intoxicating beverages would
have to visit our neighboriDg city, he might
not have been laughed at for his assertion
but he would have had hard time con-
vincing people that he knew what he was
talking about. And yet that is the way
last Sunday was characterized, and ap-
parently justly so, in Owosso.
There still have been no trumpets blown
by the Mayor proclaiming reform admin
istration but the quiet way Of going at
things and putting them in common
sense light is proving its advantages. Last
week the Mayor took pains to investigate
the matter of the proper closing of the
saloons at the hour of night prescribed by
law and 1t is is reported found but one
saloon which was closed.
Having satisfied himself as to the actual
way things were going the Mayor proceeded
to take the next step which was to cause
notice to be sent to every saloon keeper on
Friday that he should expect every one of
them to observe the law regulating the
closing of their places of business. No
Partially was shown. All were on the
same footing. One must close up and
draw aside curtains or screens at the same
hour that the law prescribed for everyone
else. This was perfectly fair, placed no
one at disadvantage, and, properly under
stood and Obeyed, saves class of men from
working late into the night and on Sunday
In response to a demand from thirsty citi-
zens convivially inclined and in response
also to the fear that IL they didn't break
the law and keep open they would lose
their customers who would gc where they
would not have to leave at the prescribed
hour. In reality IL there is any class of
citizens'whO should be pleased at this turn
of affairs:it is the class made of the saloon
keepers themselves and so far as we know
there is no respectable owner of saloon or
bar In this city who objects to the enforce
ment of the closing laws IL he can feel sure
that he will not be placed at disadvantage
by others who may be allowed to keep
open. This last, however, is what the
Mayor does not propose to allow as any
who knows him might have expected. One
dealer, however, yielded to the demands OF
thirsty crowd the next night, Saturday,
and tempted the fates by keeping his
saloon open over time. Monday morning
he wasl placed under arrest and is now
awaiting trial. Whether this was felt to be
all that VASE best to venture before await
ing developments or not, 1t seems that for
some reason the dealers braced up and
closed up, front door, side door and back
door as well, and thereby made Sunday
dry day In Owosso.
Mayor Hume Is to be congratulated on
the stand he has taken which not only Is
praissworthy because 1t is an attempt to
enforce law which has long been shame
fully disregarded, but better yet by Its
complete and impartial enforcement no in
justice is done to any one and there is no
occasion for any hard feelings In the
matter.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-04-28

The republican party by Its resolution at
the jackson convention, the supreme court
of Michigan by its decision on the principles
of the Atkinson bill, confirms the position
taken by Senator Collingwood and Repre-.
sentative Mason. 1t is now time for the
Argus to beg pardon for the continued and
uncalled for insults offered these gentle
men. Rep. Mason is and was for many
years before the editor of the Argus was a
voter or resident of Michigan an honor
able and well known resident of this
county who had the confidence of the
people. He Is and has been in favor of
equal taxatiOn-hOnest equal taxation and
he desires to vote for bill that he thought
was right-but the governor of Michigan
who, we believe, is attempting to force
the people of Detroit to pay three times tie
value of the street railways for the purpose
of advancing his own political interest,
would not allow just and right bill to 90
through and Mr.. Mason accepted the en-
forced substitute. Now the legislature will
attempt to tax the railroads justly and Mr..
Mason will be found as he always has been
ON the right side, and undoubtedly the
Argus editor will pursue the myth he is
chasing at present.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-04-28

The taxpayers of the Gaines school
district, Genesee county, thinking their
school tax to be too heavy; endeavered to
reduce the same by attaching parts of dis
tricts No. nine in Vernon and one In Burns,
bill to that effect having been introduced
in the house of Representatives. Repre-
sentative Geo. T. Mason was, however,
alert to the interests of his constituents,
notified them of the proposed law, and as a
result remonstrance signed by every
tax payer in the two districts who would be
affected by the change was sent to the
legislature. A few days after, the com
mittee to which the bill was referred, after
giving both sides hearing, decided to
''kill" the bill.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-04-28

At least two pulpits In this city are wide
awake to the condition of municipal affairs,
Methodist church, and Rev. Carey V.
Northrop, of the Baptist church. commend
ed In no uncertain terms the stand taken by
Mayor Hume in respect to the enforcement
OF the liquor laws, bespeaking for him at
the same time the hearty support and sym
pathy of all good citizens The pastor of
the Baptist church went farther. evident
ly believing that the Mayor needed the
support of better set of police officers than
the present set which he said he understood
to be rotten. In both instances the hope
and belief was expressed that the Mayor
would carry out his plans successfully.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-04-28

Whether on pleasure bent or business, take
on every trip bottle of Syrup of Figs. as II
acts most pleasantly and effectually on the
kidneys, liver, and bowels, preventing
fevers, headaches, and other forms Of sick.
ness. For sale In so cent bottles by all
leading druggists. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-04-28
THE OWOSSO TIMES.
EDMUND o. DEWEY, EDITOR.
.OWOSSO. FRIDAY, APRIL %. 1899.

According to reports as to the number of
men who visited the county seat Sunday
the street car management is under marked
obligations to Mayor Hume and the move
ment for the enforcement of the liquor laws.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-04-28

DIR. f. ID. Arthur, the eminent specialist
and consulting physician of the Detroit
Medical and Surgical Institute, who can
name and locate q disease without asking q
question, will be at Owosso. Thursday,
Friday aud Saturday, April 9th, 2sth and
10th, and Sunday, 30th. See ad.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-04-28

Through the efforts of Representative
Mason the bill passed two years ago by
the legislature attaching to the Oakley,
Saginaw Co., school district certain lands
in Rush township, has been repealed and
the districts in this county established as
they were before. Rep. Mason is wide
awake to the interests of his constituents.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-04-28
The Atkinson Bill Unconstitutional.

The expected has happened-the supreme
court In an opinion in which all the JUS
tees concur, decides that the principles of
the Atkinson bill are not in accord with the
constitution Of Michigan.
The main opinion was written by Justice
Hooker and unanimously concurred in,
while Justice Montgomery wrote concur.
ring opinion which was signed by Chief
Justice Grant and Justices Long and
Moore.
The cases were those of Hazen S Pingree
VS.. the auditor general, and the Tecumseh
Telephone c0mpoDy VS.. the auditor general,
the questions at issue being precisely the
same as those involved in the Atkinson
law, the cases being brought, in fact, to
determine the legality of the latter law
rather than the one of 1881 which pro-
vides for the taxing of telephone companies.
The Legislature of 1881 passed an act for
the assessment of telegraph and telephone
lines, the provisions of which are that the
auditor general, state treasurer and COM
missioner of the state land Office shall assess
telegraph aud telephone lines at their true
cash value, and levy a tax upon said assess
ment at rate which shall equal the aver
age rate of taxes, general, municipal and
local, levied throughout the state during the
previous year, to be ascertained from the
records of the auditor generals Office, which
tax shall be in lieu of all other taxes.
This tax has since been paid, and the
auditor general has treated 1t as specific
tax and credited the revenue to the educa-
tional fund under the constitutional provis-
ions providing that all specific taxes shall
constitute part of the primary school in
terest fund.
The governors application was for a
mandamus to compel the auditor general to
transfer to the general fund, from the pri-
mary school fund, all moneys collected un
der the law of 1881, and now on hand, upon
the ground that the tax provided for is not
a specific tax. The telephone company's
application was for a mandamus compelling
the cancellation of its tax for the reason
that the tax not being specific, is not levied
10 conformity with sections IL to IA of arti-
Gle Ia of the constitutions:
"The Legislature shall provide uniform
rule of taxation, except on property paying
specific taxes, and taxes shall be levied on
such property as shall be prescribed by
law"
EVERY law which imposes. continues or
revives tax shall distinctly state the tax,
and the object to which 1t is to be applied;
and 1t shall not te sufficient to refer to any
other law to fix such tax or object"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-04-28

The democratic board OF canvassers in
in Burns which recounted the vote on
supervisor made one error so garing that 1t
should not be passed over without notice.
One ticket contained cross In the circle
under the heading republican ticket.
Crosses were also placed in the squares be-
fore the names of both Mr.. Rugges aud
Mr.. Lutz, the candidates for supervisor.
In canvassing the vote election night the
board did not count this vote for either
candidate for supervisor. Mr. Ruggles being
declared elected by a majority of one. On
the recount the board counted the vote re.
ferred to for Mr.. Lutz. which was clearly
Illegal and would have made the vote for
supervisor tie but for the fact that one
ballot was found that did not have the in
spectors initials on the back and was
thrown out, the board declaring Mr. Rug
giles elected by majority of one. His
majority really was two as the vote referred
to was counted illegally for Mr.. Lutz.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-04-28

The Tuscola County Advertiser has the
following to say Of the choice of Mr.. Will
ID. Fitzpatrick as private secretary to Con-
gresham Jos. w. Fordney: Congressman
Fordney has selected as his secretary Mr..
Will ID. Fitzpatrick. of Owosso, bright
young man, graduate of Olivet College.
and of the law department of the University,
and a son of Hon. VIM. M. Fitzpatrick, of
that city. 1t is generally believed that the
selection is about as good a one as could
have been made, and that Mr.. Fitzpatrick
will be valuable aid to Mr. Fordney In
his congressional work."
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-04-28

THE TIMES has for free distribution a
few packages of sugar beet seed from the
u. s. department of agriculture, sent out
by Congressman Fordney. Parties who
desire to grow beets can obtain seed by
calling.
All the Michigan troops which enlisted
for the war year ago are back except the
31st regiment, the FIRST to be mustered into
the u. s. Service, the first to leave the
state, and the last to return. This regi-
ment Is now, however, In the Vicinity of
Savannah, and preparations for mastering
II out are at last under way.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-13
ALAMO6ORDO MURDER.
Full Story of the Killing as Told By
the DciS0npr

Tile PTlSOncT.
Last Sunday morning there was q
murder committed on the railroad
track just south of Alamogordo. Jose
Ramos and Francisco PonchO et.and
engaged in mortal combat with butch
er knives. Jose was victor and left his
enemy dead, with three deep stabs in
the breast and cut on the chin.
The murderer said that Francisco
had taken his wife away from bim, and
as ne was walking down the track Sun
cay morning he met Francisco, and not
expecting to have. any words or trouble
with him, bid him goOdmornipg, which
salute WIS returned. He then
asked Francisco when he would bring
his wife back, TO which Francisco re-
piled, "What is it TO your" I'm
portsnt busipes replied Jose; then
Francisco drew his knife Nv hich was a
very shsrppointed butcher knife
American manufacture) and stabbed
at Jose. Jose threw up his arm to
ward off the blow and the point OF the
knife pierced the forearm near the
elbow, making an ugly wound which
he showed the jury. He tnen stabbed
Francisco three times, killing him and
breaking his knife in three pieces.
He took the murdered mans knife an
ran away but was soon appreheDded by
Mexican and turned over to Deputy
Sheriff Tom Rogers. The men were