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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
"Not IL 1t Were NV BOy.o

Some years ago the late Horace
Mann, the eminent educator, delivered
an address at the opening of some re-
formatory institution for boys, during
which he remarked that If only one
boy was saved from ruin it would pay
for all the cost and care and labor Of
establishing such an institution as that.
After the exercises had closed, in pri-
vate conversation, a gentleman rallied
Mr.. Mann upon his statement and said
to him:
did you not color that little when
you said that all that expense and la
Dor would be repaid if it only saved
one boyY
mot If it were my boy" was the
solemn and convincing reply.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
BismnrcIx,s Annette.

Among other amusing "reminiscences
Of the late Prince Bismarck appearing
in Herr John Booths Memoirs of the
Iron Chancellor" is one relating to the
latter's gargantuan capacity for eating
and drinking. He told the author that
the largest number of oysters he ever
ate was 175. He first ordered %; then,
as they were very good, 80 more, and,
consuming these, determined to eat
nothing else and ordered another hun
dred, to the great amusement of those
present. Bismarck was then 26 and
had just returned from England.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
WAS WEARY OF LIFE
Inmate of a Poor.House Who Had
for Years Prayed for
Death to Come.
HAD A FULL BEARD AT TEN YEARS.

And Seven Wives Before He Was Twenty
Also Had Bad Luck with All of Them
STORY of an Extraordinary Case-De-
troit Political Speculation Relative to
Pingree's Late Move-Inde pendent Tele-
phone Companies Combine.
Coldwater, Mich, Jan. 24.-For thir-
ty years an inmate of the branch
ing for death to relieve him from suf-
fering, Nathan s. Reed died just as he
had resolved that prayers do not avail.
He was born in New York eighty-three
years ago, Of parents who had small
affection for him, and when a mere
child he cut adrift from home and went
to live with a neighbor. At the age
of ten he had grown a full beard and
was frequently mistaken for man of
twenty. His physique was large and
commanding, and at the age Of eleven
he was credited with being the best
dancer in the neighborhood. A year
later he won a neighbours daughter
and married her in defiance Of her
parents.
Had Bad Luck with Wives.
The father-in-law kidnapped the wife
on her wedding day and Reed did not
see her again for years. Two years
later Reed married another girl Of his
native town with the consent of her
parents. After the wedding ceremony
he started to take his bride home in
a buggy, but on the way the horse
became frightened the buggy was over
turned and the bride of two hours
was thrown out and instantly killed.
In few weeks he married again, but
his wife did not meet his expectations,
so he put her away and took another
The fourth wife was termagant and
he left her. Then he married three
more women In rapid succession.
Had Seven Before He was Twenty.
He was not yet twenty years Of age,
but he had been the husband of seven
wives. When he tried to cashier the
last one she rebelled and, filing infor-
NATION against him, had him dragged
into court and thence to prison. For
many years he worked about the liv-
cry stables in this village. Thirty
years ago he became incapacItated and
was committed to the county poor
house. His death came unexpectedly
after his regular morning devOtions,
dying almost with an entreaty on his
lips to be taken hence.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26

LAST February was taken with the grip
and it brought on nervous prostration which
lasted for three months. i was so weak and
exhausted in body and mind that I could not
sleep and my nerves were all in commo-
ton. / had terrible pains in my head, the
back of my neck and down my spine,
my back and legs were so weak that ]
could not walk, my appetite was gone and /
had no sleep for nearly nine weeks Moth
ing that the doctors gave me seemed to do
me any good and at last sent for bottle of
DIR. Miles Nervine. The first dose brought
refreshing sleep and from that time on
improved very rapidly. used three bottles
of Nevine and two phials Of Nerve and
Liver Pills and my health was restored"
MRS. L. c. BAwLBy, Waterloo, Ind.
DR.. Miles Remedies are sold at all drug
gists on a positive guarantee. Write tor
free advice and booklet to
DIR. MILES MEDICAL Co Elkhart, Ind.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
REJOIKDER OF FERRY
To Pingree's Announcement thar
He will Bolt If Ferry is
Nominated.
DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WORRIED.

Suggests That the Governor Go Further
and Say Who He VIII Support-Fright-
ful Death of Two Miners-Unreasonable
Weather Playing Havoc with the Lum-
Der Prospects-Employer and Empioye
Both Likely to Lose.
Detroit, Jan. 23.-Dexter M. Ferry,
whose possible nomination by the Re-
publicans for governor drew from
Governor Pingree the statement that
he would run as an indepndent II Fer
ry was selected, does not appear at all
worried over Pingree's threatened bolt.
He took the probable secession calmly
and said:
Suggestion to the Governor.
eff Mr.. Pingree is going to pose as
dictator to the Republican party Of this
state and say that he will do certain
things provided a certain man Is NOM
mated by that party for governor, why
doesn't he carry the matter to its log
ical conclusion and name the candi-
date the Republicans should place in
nomination?
Pingree Within His Rights.
But Mr.. Pingree in his published
interview does nOtnlnS OF the KIM. lie
threatens to leave the Republican par
ty and run as an Independent candi-
date If am nominated. He has per-
feet right to do this If he desires. If
he should carry out this threat of course
he would have to stand on his record
as governor, and that alone. If Mr..
Pingree does not believe l meant what
1 said in my speech in Ionia l can't
help it. That is matter that rests
with him entirely"
What Will the Republicans Do?
Governor Pingree's announcement
that he will run on an independent
ticket If Ferry is nominated for gov
ernor by the Republicans has caused
speculation to run riot as to what at
titude the Republicans will now take.
There are many who hold that the
party cannot afford to risk losing the
state by bucking the governor and a
great deal of pressure will be brought
to bear on Senator Mcmillan to have
Ferry retire from the race, but it is
doubtful if this can be done, in view
Of McMillan's announcement that he
will not attempt to dictate the nomina-
ton.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
Nailed Down.

One of the severest punishments a
refractory soldier can experience Is to
be mailed down" in tent. 1t is said
that Turkish bath Is a frigld affair
as compared with a perfectly close
tent under hot sun. and after an
hour or two Of that sort of sweating
the most rebellious soldier will readily
promise to be good.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
A Severe Summary.

"lts wonderful" said the man with
the solemn air of erudition, what a
difference slight matter will make in
the worlds estimate of man."
1T isn't so in literature" was the an
swer. "A man must have merit
there
"Not necessarily. If he gets his spell
Ing wrong-that's plain ignorance. But
II he gets his facts and logic all twist
ed that's originality" - Washington
Star.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
COMBINED TO FIGHT BELL.
Independent Telephone Companies TAX
Warning by the Recent Gobble.

AhuePehueht AeiepnOne companies Iak0
Warning by the Recent Gobble.
Grand Rapids, Mich, Jan. "a
Twenty-Five Michigan independent
telephone companies were represented
at a meeting held here yesterday to
determine upon ways and means Of
fighting the Bell Telephone company,
which recently absorbed the Detroit
Telephone company and thee New
State Telephone company. After all
present had signed a declaration to
stand together the meeting adjourned
to meet in Battle Greek Feb. IA, when
plans will be completed.
The plan under discussion Is for each
independent company to deposit stock
representing controlling interests in
the hands Of committee, which shall
act in all matters affecting the inter-
ests Of the independent companies as
a whole. Each company will manage
it's own affairs, but no sale can be
made Of one company without selling
all
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
FRIGHTrULL FALL OF TWO MEN.
They Drop 1000 Feet Down Shaft of the
Atlantic Copper Mine.

They Drop 1000 Feet Down n Shaft of the
Atlantic Copper Mine.
HOughton, Mich, Jan. 23.-Two min
ers named Kraft and Sweet dropped
nearly 1000 feet in d shaft OF the At
lantic mine yesterday afternoon. The
accident came through another acct
dent at the engine house disabling the
hoist. Both men were horribly
mangled and both leave large families.
Owing to the great increase in forces
at the mines Of the Copper district,
fatal accidents are frequent. The au-
thorities are now investigating the ac-
cident at Atlantic.
Appointed Deputy Game Warden.
Menominee, Mich, Jan. 23.-John u.
Jones, of this city, has been appointed
deputy state game warden.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
WEATHER WORRIES THE LUMBER.
Thaws VIII Cause Them Heavy Loses
Cut Also Will BE Reduced.

Cut Also Will BE Reduced.
Houghton, Mich, Jan. 23.-The I'M
seasonable and protracted thawing
weather which has prevailed since the
beginning of the year is causing great
uneasiness and serious loss to lumber
men. Probably $4,000 men are en-
ployed in the Lake Superior lumber
camps this winter and the cut will be
reduced. There is also danger Of
slack water for the spring drives I'M
less heavy snow and freezing weather
come quickly.
The situation is the more serious be-
cause of the enhanced demand for
pine lumber and the shortage in the
stocks of manufactured lumber on
hand at the mills and yards. There is
certain to be considerable advance in
the price Of all the better grades Of
lumber for this reason.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
His Horse Saved His Life.

Riverdale, Mich, Jan. 24.-Eber
LOOMS, an aged farmer. living north
of here, attempted to cross the track
In front Of an eastbound freight. The
engine caught the buggy squareely in
the centerbut the horse breaking away
hauled Loomis over the dashboard
saving his life. The buggy was a total
wreck
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
Experience Versus Arithmetic.

Teacher-Johnny may stand up to re-
cite. Now, Johnny, suppose l borrow
$50 from your father and agree to pay
S. a week, how long will it be before
ne gets his money?
Johnny-Just one week.
Teacher-Oh. think again; that's not
right!
Johnny-Yes, 1t is. l know my IA
Their. He'd have you up in the courts
by that time.-New York World.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
A Cfnch,

Wealthy families in China who have
manageable daughters whom they de-
sire to keep at home advertise for de-
sirable sons-in-law. The son-in-law
thus secured does not take his bride
away, but merely hangs up his traps
in his wifes home and becomes one of
the family,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
Won $3.50 mt a wrestle.

Bay City, Mich, Jan. 24.-Robby
Beaks, Of West Bay City, defeated
James e. Kelly, of Boston, last night,
winning a purse of $3.50 in a mixed
Wrestling match, best two in three.
Reaks put Kelly's shoulders on the
mat in % minutes, catch as catch can.
and threw him, collar and elbow, in
three minutes
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
SOME PINGREE SPECULATION.
Some OF the Alleged Talk About the
Michigan Governors Latest.


Michigan Governors Latest.
Detroit, Mich, Jan. PA canvass
Of prominent Democrats Of Detroit
shows that the consensus of opinion is
that Governor Pingree ON an independ-
ent ticket would injure the Democrats
more than the Republicans. All of the
stalwart Republicans interviewed said
they would be glad to see Pingree
make the run as an Independent can
didate, because they believed it would
insure the election Of Republican
candidate.
State Senator Monaghan, Democrat,
declared that such move would GER
tainly defeat the Democrat party nomi-
nees, and that the governor would
be playing into the hands Of his old
time political enemy, Senator James
Mcmillan. d. ]. Campau. chairman
of the Democratic state committee.
agreed with Monaghan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
Says It Is All BlackmaiI.

Charlotte, Mich, Jan. 24.-Emery
Stockwell, of Portland, and Mrs.
Myrtle Lloyd, Of Lansing, have been
bound over to the April term of the
circuit court charged with adultery
ON complaint of the woman's husband.
Mrs. Lloyd has admitted her guilt, but
Stockwell says the charge is a black
mailing scheme and has retained the
best legal talent in this section of the
state,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
Superior Exports n nd Imnnrts.

Marquette, Mich, Jan. 24.-The Gus
tom house figures show that the ex-
ports Of the District of Superior for
the year 1890 were $7,556,2OS, while
the imports for the same period were
but $464,7G5.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26
Supplies and Popp Fight a Draw.

Detroit, Mich. Jan. 24.-The ten
round go between Curley Supplies. of
Buffalo, and Jim Popp. of Toronto.
before the Cadillac Athletic club Sun
day night was declared n draw.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26

Durham, Jan. 1O.-The British au-
thorities have released the German
steamer Herzog, which was seized
Jan. while on her way to Lorenzo
Marques.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-01-26

Miss Maud Bemis, of Scipio,
Ind, says:
Something over three years
ago, / became affected with ner-
vousness and neuralgia troubles.
This continued until a year ago,
after which time was almost con-
stantly confined to my bed. The
neuralgia gradually grew worse;
nervous debility set in, and was
completely run down. My blood
was impure, watery, while my
complexion was sallow and color
less. 1 had no strength, and was
almost completely helpless. The
doctor finally advised me to try
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People.
Father bought a couple Of
boxes CT the pills and after taking
the first box l was much improv-
ed. / think l must have used
about dozen boxes with the re-
suit that / was entirely cured, and
have since had no symptoms what
ever of my old trouble. {"
From the Sun, North Vernon, Ind.
DR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
contain, in condensed FORM all the ele-
ments necessary TO give new life and richness
to the blood and restore shattered nerves.
They are an unfailing specific for such dis
eases as loeomotor ataxia, partial Larolysis,
st. Vitus' dance, sciatica,' neuralgia rheu-
matism, nervous headache, the after-effects of
In grippe palptation of the heart pale and
sollow compilations, all forms OF weakness
either in male or female.
Or Willams' Pink Pills for Pale People are never
sold blythe dozen or hundred. but always 10 pack.
eQes At all druggists. or direct from the Or. vii.
Hams Medicine Company. Schenectady, N. T., &C
cents per box, 6 boxes $3.50.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-06-08
IN AN APRICOT ORCHARD.
How the Fruit Is Gathered, Drie
and Prepared For Market.

How the Fruit Is Gathered, Dried
and Prepared For Market.
As soon az an orchard Of apricots comes
into hearing advertisements are inserted
in the newspapers Of adjoining towns for
women and girls. Thousands of women
leave their domestic duties, taking with
them their families, TO engage actively III
the sheds Of the ranchers, cutting the
fruit for driving after the men have col
lectcd it from the trees.
Sometimes 800 people will be engaged
upon Il large orchard. Rules and rcgula-
tionS are laid down for their conduct.
The women and girls sleep in the tents
provided ut low rental by the manage
mcnt and either cook for themselves or
board with what would he termed in rail-
road circles boarding boss" the men,
not so many, occupy tents in some other
and distant part of the orchard. The
sole requisite being the ability to pick and
cut fruit an aggregation Of humanity rep
reseBting all classes Of society, from the
impccfniOus English family with cult
waited manners and aristocratic connec-
tions to the nondescript who travels from
town to town In search Of employment,
is collected together in Industrious actiy-
ity for the revenue to be derived.
Each woman has small tray in front
| Of her, and after cutting the fruit with
a knife she lays it open on the tray.
Each tray is furnished with a raised end.
When five are filed, they are piled up,
and the operator shouts Tray" where
upon an attendant approaches, punches
n ticket with which she has been pre-
yiouSiy furnished and takes the five trays
| to the sulphur house.
The women are paid 10 cents q box,
| each box containing GO pounds Of fruit.
All fruit has TO be placed In the sulphur
house for several hours for the purpose
Of blesching it or causing 1t to retain its
natural color as well as to destroy all
insect life that may remain, otherwise
| the sun would cause it to turn black.
The trays are then carried out and placed
upon the ground under the steady rays
OF the glorious California sun. Should
clouds be hanging over the trays are
placed one above the other until that
preat purifier and drier of the universe.
| old Sol, makes his appearance.
The fruit requires from three to seven
days to dry. At the end of this time men
go out into the orchard with what are
called "sweat boxes" and scrape from the
trays all the fruit into these boxes, In
which it Is left until fully dried. Finally
it is hauled to the storehouses and piled
up in heaps, perhaps ten feet high, await
ing the eye Of the critical buyer.+Pear-
sons,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-06-08
HE GOT IN ALL THE NEWS.
Cummings Killed Two Columns
ads" and Raised . Row.

Cummings Killed Two Columns 81
"Ads." and Raised . Row.
When Cummings was managing editor
Of The Sun, many years ago. an impor
tant news story came In late one night
and was sent to the composing room with
must" written above 1t, which meant
that on no account must the news be
left out of the paper. A few minutes
later the copy boy returned to the edi
torial rooms and reported that the fore
man had said the paper was already
overset and that two columns Of othe.
news would have to be killed IL the
must" story was to get in. Cumming,
took the copy from the boy and wenl
himself to the composing room. He de-
manded an explanation. The foreman
told him that there was u pressure of ad
vertisemcnts that night and that they had
usurped some of the space usually given
to news.
What shall / kin?" asked the fore
man.
xiii two columns Of advertisements
and print all the news" ordered Cum.
mings, and it was done.
The next day there was trouble around
The Sun Office. A hurried meeting OF
the stockholders was called, and it was
stormy one. Some Of the stockholders
wanted to have Cummings discharged
but Charles A. Dana stood up for him
and as Dana owned the greater part OF
the stock his voice was all powerful. Aft
er the meeting Mr.. Dana walked out OF
his Office and straight to Cummings desk
He put his hand affectionately on the
managing editors shoulder and said:
amos, you have my permission to
throw out advertisements to make room
for the news whenever in your opinion
it is necessary. We are publishing @
newspaper, not an advertising poster"
Shortly afterward an improvement was
made in the presses, so that two or more
pages could be added to the paper at the
last moment, IL necessaFy.-Ssturday
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-06-08
TRAINS SOUTHWARK.

An additional tram will leave Del Air. for
Baltimore and intermediate Stations, at 7.16.
on SATURDAY evenings only. Returning,
will leave Baltimore the same evening at 11.oO,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-06-08
His Consolation.

He-Darlinz. if you were to die. ]
should be undonc. ! am sure there would
be nothing for me to live for.
She-Nonsensei There are plenty OF
other women in the world you could turn
to.
He-Yes; that is the only consolation ]
iayr when think ] may lose you.-
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-06-08
he Egtsaadl qtellIgsqcer
81 -
BEL AIR. MD. JUNE 8, 1900.
A SONG

A SONG.
The rose root takes earth's kisses for Its meat;
The rose leaf makes its blush from the SUMS heat;
The rose seer~ wakes who knows from what
things -~rct?
Rho knows
Tie secret OF the perfume OF the rosef
A rose ungathercd is but rose;
Pluck it, lover, don't mind thornl
Tuck it away in your bosom clothes
And drink its beauty from night to mora
Dig, gardener. deep, till the Garth lips cling
tight.
Prunc, gardener; keep those bushes to the light!
Then, gardener, sleep. lie brings the scent by
night.
Who knows
The secret Of the perfume OF the rosef '
Pale, pale are the rose lips, sweetl
Red is the heart Of the rose,
But rcd the lips mine meet
And your heart white as the SHOWS.
Flora Annie Steel in Lippincott's
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-06-08
EUROPEAN PLAN EXCLUSIVELY.

If you want your crops to pay use only
the best fertilizers. The Miller Fertilizer Com
psny lO6 8. Gay street, Baltimore, manufac-
ures only. the best.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-06-08

Many young man would gladly per-
NIT girl to be sister to him if she
would only lend him money occasionally.
-Chicago News,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-06-08

When baby comes to the home it win
bind the wife closer to the husband, or
il will gradually tend to cut her off from
his conpanship. A sickly mother loses
in physical charm, and often in temper
and disposition. A fretful child is 4
trial, even to loving parents. The use
Of DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
prepares the wife for motherhood. 1t
Strengthens the body, and induces a
healthy condition OF mind, free from
anxiety or fear. 1t makes the baby's
advent practically painless. The mother
being .healthy her child is healthy, and
q healthy child is happy child, a Joy
to the parents, linking them together
with q new bond of affection.
There is no opium, cocaine or other
narcotic in ~Favorite Prescription"
III read what your medicine has done for
other people," writes Mrs Edwin H. Gardner.
Of Beechwood, Norfolk Co.. Mass, Box TO- $50
thought would try it, and found it a blessing
to me and family. I took your medicine O
year when had ten pound girl. had the
easiest time ! ever had with any of my three
children, and have been very well ever since
took three bottles of Pavoritc Prescription,
three of Golden Medical Discovery and thres
walls of Pellets Before took your medicine
| ] only weighed 1876 pounds and now weigh
| ITS pounds"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure sick
| headache.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-06-08

SUNDAY TRAINS.
Sunday trains leave Baltimore for Delta and
intermediate stations at $50 A. NJ. and 400
z. n, stopping at Bel Air at 10 A. NJ. and $50
P. NJ. They will leave Cardiff for Baltimore
and intermediate stations ct 6.55 A. N. and
$3.50 p. H., stopping at Bel Air st 7.55 i. N.
and 43o +. N. An additional train will leave
Bel Air for Baltimore and intermediate sta,
tions at $40 p. NJ, and Baltimore for Bel All
at 6, 80 p. NJ, arriving gt Bel Air at =. N
and Baltimore Gao P. M.
j. r. KLINEFELTER,G Gen. Pass. AgL.
W MOORE, Gepr Manager.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-06-08

It Is believed that diet of corn bread
makes bigger men physically than bread
made from wheat -four.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-06-08
P, VI. ( B. R. R. TINE TABLE.

Trains Arrive at and Leave Bavre it
Grace on and after Nov. 10, 1899.