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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-03-01
INCURABLE HEART DISEASES
SOON CURED!
BY THE GREAT SPECIALIST IN
TREATING WEAK AND DISEAS-
ED HEARTS, FRANKLIN
MILES, M. D., IL. B.
Will Send S2.5o Worth of His Special
Treatment Free as Trial.

"'--ob WIS 80 -1s -.
Will Send $3.50 Worth of His Special
Treatment Free as a Trial.
To demonstrate the unusual curative
powers of his new and complete special
treatments by mail for heart disease, short
breath, pain in the side, oppression in the
chest, irregular pulse, palpitaton, smother
ing spells, putting OF the ankles, OF dropsy,
DIR. Miles will send two dollars and half
worth free as a trial, to all WHO mention
this paper.
His treatments are the result of twenty.
five years of careful study, extensive re.
search, and remarkable experience I'm treat
ing the various ailments of the heart,
stomach and nerves, which so often COM
picate each case So astonishing are the
results OF his complete special treatment
that he does not hesitate to offer all persons
a trial free.
Nothing could be more generous. Few
physicians have such confidence In their
remedies. There Is no reason why every
afflicted person should not avail themselves
of this exceedingly liberal offer, as they
may never have another such opportunity.
No death comes as suddenly as that from
heart disease.
Mrs. A. KrOnck, of Huntington Ind, was
cured after thirty physicians faiied; Mrs.
Flora Graetor, of Bristolville, o., after
twenty-five; Jas. r. Waite, the noted ac or,
score had pronounced him incurable; Mrs.
Frank Smith, of Chicago, after Eve leading
hysicIans had given her up: Mr.. Julius
Keister, Of Chicago, after ten; Mrs. r.
Parker after sixteen failed.
A thousand references to, and testimonials
from, Bishops, Clergymen, Bankers,
Farmers and their wives will be sent free
upon request.
Send at once to Franklin Miles M. d.,
LII. B, 200 State st, Chicago, ILL.,, for
trial treatment before 1t is too late.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-03-01
Call It a Bluff.

London, Feb. 23.-The Saturday Re
view, discussing American affairs,
says: They who fancy we are going
to get anything in Alaska in return
for further concessions in Nicaragua
must be willing dupes. Our govern
ment have the game in their own
hands. If they choose to take the Eu-
ropean powers, who have every claim
to be consulted, into their confidence,
American statesmen are well aware,
with difficulties thickening around
them, that they dare not defy this
country, much less Europe Russia is
giving an object lesson of the proper
way of meeting an American bluff. -
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-03-01
WILL LEAVE China
Minister Conger Coming Home on
q Six Months Vacation.
EVERYTHING is ARRANGED


turn to Pekin When Foreign Troops
Evacuate the City and That No Fur.
ther Difficulty Is Possible.
Pekin, Feb. 26.-Monday morning
Mr.. Conger turned over the affairs of
the United States legation to Mr.. w.
w. Rockhill, particularly the conduct
of the negotiations with the Chinese
plenipotentiaries, and he will shortly
return to the United States for six
months vacation.
Americans here feel that this ar
rangement is a confirmation of the re-
port that everything is practically set
tied, for Mr.. Conger felt 1t his duty to
finish the negotiations satisfactorily
The Pei Hc river will open next week
and then the exodus of diplomats, cor
respondents and others will begin.
Ii Hung Chang says he expects that
the imperial court will return to Pekin
as soon as notification is given that
the troops of the allies are evacuating
the capitol. He also asserts that no
further difficulty in the negotiations is
possible.
Some old residents here think there
may be difficulty in connection with
the ceremonial of receiving the min
listers of the powers by the court, but
the ministers themselves do not an
ticipate any.
The German and Russian barracks
for the guards of their respective lega'
lions will be ready in month.
Mr.. Rockhill yesterday attended for
the first time meeting of the foreign
| ENJOYS in an independent capacity. No
business of Importance was trans
acted.
London, Feb 26.-The Reuter- Tele-
gram Co. has received the following
from Shanghai, dated Feb. 26:
prince Tuan, Prince Chwang Lu
and Gen. Tung Flu Hsiang are still TAX.
ing refuge at Ming HiaFu, province OF
Kan-Su. Two native Christians from
Kui-Hua-C heng, in the northern part
of the province of Shan 81, report the
massacre of 20 male and female mis-
sionaries and nine children, who have
been missing since October"
Washington. Feb. 26.-Edward T.
Williams, claiming to be a native of
Ohio and recently Interpreter at
Shanghai, has been appointed Chinese
secretary to the United States legation
at Pekin.
Berlin, Feb. 26-The Lokal Anzei-
ger has the following from Pckip.
dated Feb. 25: THE execution e
Chin Stu, former grand secretary, and
Hsu Cheng Flu, son of the notorious
Hsu Tung, to-day by the hangman will
occur upon the same place where last
summer two specialization mandarins
were beheaded. The spot is within
the German zone.
"All the other officials whose lives
are demanded by the ministers of the
powers will be beheaded in Sian-Fu.
THE opinion largely prevails in
Pekin that Prince Tuan's punishment
will necessitate the choosing of an
other heir to the throne than his son. ~
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-03-01
Plague in Cape Town.

London, Feb. 23.-The colonial of.
flee has received from Sir Alfred Mil
ner his first report regarding the bu-
bonic plague in Cape Town. From
this it appears that during the week
ended Feb. 16, 20 cases, one European
and Is colored. were reported, with
three deaths, while l04. all colored
were quarantined because of contact
with persons attacked by the plague.
Cape Town, Feb. 23.-Three more
deaths from bubonic plague have been
officially reported
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-03-01
GENERAL MARKETS.
Detroit Grain Market.


Wheat-No. red, soc; May, SIC.
Corn-No. 2, 401d =.
Oats-No. 2 white, 29bc.
Rye-No. 2, SAC.
Beans-March, S1.S5.
Chicago Grain Market.
Wheat-March. 7iAc; May, 76Ac.
Corn-March. $3.50; May 41Ac.
Oats-May, 25%c.
Pork-May, $1420.
Lard-March. $3.50; May, $..55.
Chicago Live Stock.
Cattle-Strong, $4,000; calves, "a
66.50.
Hogs-Higher, $5.40@5.60.
Buffalo Live Stock.
Cattle-Active, $5.25@5.40; veals,
H@7.50.
Hogs-Active, $5.75@5.80; pigs,
b5.S0@5.s0.
Sheep-Strong, $4.95Q4.60; lambs,
b5.75@5.S5.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-03-01
THE GRIP EPIDEMIC.
The Disease More Prevalent than Ever
and Quite as Fatal, The Best
Treatment


The grip has surprised the doctors and
health authorities this season by its rapid
spread and by some novel symptoms.
While it spares nobody it is proving espe-
cally dangerous to middle and elderly
persons. In many cases either a fatal onset
of pneumonia, or a complete breakdown Of
health and strength, is apt to follow an at
tack of grip.
The wise course for all is prevention.
By wearing Benson's Porous Plaster on
the chest and back you will protect the
lungs from cold and chill and with ordinary
care) you are safe from grip.
For those who are already suffering from
grip, or from the usual winter coughs and
colds, Benson's Plasters are sure and
speedy relief and cure Highly medicina
and scientific.
Refuse limitations and substitutes. Only
the genuine are effective. Examine when
you buy. Seabury q johnson, Manufac-
turing Chemists, New York.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-03-01
The Eminent Kidney
and Bladder Specialist.

There is disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because so decep-
tive. Many sudden deaths are caused by
it--heart disease, pneumonia. heart failure
or apoplexy are often the result of kidney
disease. II kidney trouble is allowed to aG-
vance .he l'dney-poisoned blood will attack
the vital org1rs or the kidneys themse!vcs
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Then the richness of the blood-the albumen
leaks out and he sufferer has Bright'e
Disease, ,he wo-- fo"m of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root the new dis
covery is the true specific for kidney bladder
and urinary troubles. II has cured thousanas
Of apparently hopeless cases, after all Other
efforts have failed. At druggists in fifty-cens
and dollar sizes. A sample bottle sent free
by mail, also book telling about Swamp
Root and its wonderful cures. Address
Dr.. Kilmer & Co., Bihghamton, N. Y. and
mention this paper.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-03-01
Treasury Statement.

Washington, Feb. 26.-Mondays
statement of the treasury balances in
the general fund, exclusive of the
$150,000,O00 gold reserve in the d.
vision of redemption, shows: Avail
able cash balance, $145, O65,795; gold,
S7S,065, Ola.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-03-01
$50 90 Chicago to Portland, Seattle
Tacoma and North Pacific Coast,

Via Chicago q Northwestern Railway. Op-
tiODai routes via st. Paul or Omaha Tickets
on sale each Tuesday. February IL to
April 80. Shortest time enroute. Finest
scenery. Daily tourist car excursions, per-
sOnally conducted semt-weeky. For tickets,
illustrated pamphlets and full information
inquire OF nearest ticket agent or address
Chicago & Northwestern Ry:, II Campus
Martius, Detroit, Mich.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-03-01
Government of ColombIa.

The United States of Colombia has Q
senate composed of twenty-seven MEM
bers and a representative chamber OF
sixty-one, elected by general suffrage.
In which the legislative power resides.
The executive power is exercised by .
president, chosen every two years ~
the people Of the different states, and
by four ministers.-Golden Hours.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-03-01
Died of Plaque.

Cape Town, Feb. ga white child
died here Sunday of bubonic plague,
and three white children have been
attacked by the disease. A white man
ls suffering with the plague at Wood
stock.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-03-01
In Honor of washinqton,s Birthday

st. Petersburg, FEB. 23.-In honor of
Washington's birthday, Mr.. Charlie
mango Tower, the United States am
bassador, and Mrs. Tower gave a re.
ception yesterday to the American col.
ony in st. Petersburg.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-03-01
Burned in a Theater Fire.

Rome, Feb. "a dispatch from
Castagnola says that two persons
were killed and many others were in
jured in the destruction of theater
there by fire.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-03-01
Has Arrived.

San Diego Cal, Feb. 25.-The long
overdue ship Otto Geldemesiter was
lowed in here, entirely dismasted, Sun
day morning by the steamer Nome
CITY
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-15

during the summer. other styles beins
equally feasible. hut It Is still much worn,
and adds. a charming effectiveness when
used with white.
A fanciful belt just now making its ap-
pearanece has the buckle at one side OF tpo
waist instead of directly in front. Leather
or corded satin is the material most ne
quently chosen.
Jackets with fitted backs are to be most
in request this fall. the 9onger coats having
extra full skirts. The revers. too. insteau
of being Nat. as before. are blocked. winch
Is a new feature. and attractive. because o.
the graceful effect wien. either buttoneo
or unbuttoned.
women's pajamas are one of the novelties
of the day. They are made up in fancy
ard figured nainsook. Some of the materlaisd
are particularly attractive. being sprinkle"
all over with tiny silk figures. The pajamas
seen thus far are moStiy imported. hut II =
expected that patterns OF American mas
will soon appear.
called "dog-coiiar" quite generally: and is
becoming Character 1t to al
classes; 1t issa. ~leckband of velvs1. ;oa
even of soft leathG. overlaid with snli9nM1S0
work Of gold or sitter, or ornamented Miln'
teweled nails. ItS name Is. derived IRON
the fact tina the CELLAR, fastens much. In Lne:
style Of . harness ir rial dog collar buckie
some Of them. bhobtmG Q tiny padiocn.1
Pafisethls ,fhd hasfaaready spread fapeaASss
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-15
THEFIRST ROW OF
THE FOOTWEAR DISPLAY

though IT is easily seen that the Colonial
is the decided favorite.
The patent feathers and the soft import
ed skim In the delicate evening shades are
made up in the Colonial style. with the
Louis Nv heel. The adjoining buckle is
governed entirely by ones purse, but 1t Is
imperative that there should be some sort
of a buckle. The two and three strapped
ssndle Will be worn in patent leather.
French bronze kid and satin. One OF
crossed straps is pretty and has the ad-
vantage Of being adjustable to most any
instep. A novelty in the way Of evening
shoes is the h~and-painted sandal These
are principally of satin and decorated with
r~osehuds. fo~rget-nne-nots- and vioAts. -.
Another is the plain black French KID
slipper fashioned like a mans pump.
|. The placing. of an extensive line Of ho-
siery in shoe stores seems the right thing
In the right place and greatly sirnplifes
shopping. i,
Stockings for the winter, nave taken a
turn to beauty rather than warmth. for
an of the styles are more or less open in
design.
The hand-embroldered and fancy lace eff
fects are in the lead. Ono Of blue silk with
embroidered rosebuds was very dainty.
= pink s4k stocking. with Q fancy tnstep
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-15
H OLD GARDEN.

I know Of a haunted garden where the old
time flowers grow;
There are hollyhocks and lilies in a long
and stately row
There are lilac trees by the gateway. and
roses white and red
And the southern woods spicy fragrance
follows the careless tread-
A memory haunted garden. out Of life'a
busy way,
Where the spell of vanished summers lin
gers the livelong day.
The hands that planted thete flowers have
moldered back to dust.
But their hearts are true andsteadfast, and
they seem to hold in trsst
The memories of the ~o!d-tirae. and those
whom men forget.
Perhaps for the lilac and lily The dead are
living yet,
Those whom our eyes can see nos may teno
them stilf-who knows
or the strange. sweet secrets hidden in the
red heart Of the rose?
Does grandmother come to gather its pinks
and its pansies still
From the grave which kind hands made
her in the churchyard on the hill?
Does she know when the Hlacs blossom that
she planted long ago?
The question must go unanswered, but Z
fancy It may be so.
And so from the dear old garden not a
flower 1 take away.
But leave them all to be gathered by the
hands that are dust to-day.
-Eben e Rexford, in the National Magas
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-15

The heavy d~ouble-extension sole OF last
season has had It's day. n the shoe with
the small single welt has the place in the
first row of the footwear display.
One altogether new venture in the fall
and winter shoe is one with an extension
sole and Louis XIV heel. This shoe will have
n decided preference among those who wish
to add an inch or SO to their height.
The Cuban heel is also shown on many Of
the new shoes for street wear. A heavy
patent leather with an extension sole and
Cuban heel will be quite the thing. The
same style may be had in calfskin and OK
:de leather. =
A novelty that will delight the tailor
made girl is a street shoe with patent ieath-
er vamp. and q cloth top to match costume.
These are fastened by small gilt or gun
metal buttons. according to the decorations
of the costume.
From the amount OF new ties the shop
keepers are showing one may safely con-
clude. that they will be worn until quite
late in the season. All have the .welted
soles, and are made In the u toe shapes.
Nothing that is worth having has been left
cut.
The styles IN evening shoes are varied.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-15

popular as skirt trimming, but in cloth
frocks the preferred arrangement for the
bottom of the skirt will be a deep fouDce,
with narrower fiounces superposed, since
gathered ruffes do not look we'll In heavy
material. Ruffed fiounces will nevertne-
less hold their own in the soft fabrics used
for evening gowns.
In preparation for the coming fashion a
unique. petticoat Ia shown In several OF the
larger dry goods houses. 1t Is called the
garter skirt. This is more properly a pair
OF garments. for 1t IS a petticoat enVeloping
the limbs only below the knees. and fas-
tens on just below. each knee with a firm
garter. The skirts of this order now to be
seen are the most bewitching masses OF lace
or silk ruffles. standing out with SO mucn
fullness that when the dress skirt Is hfted
one would never dream that anything az
ferent from the ordinary founced petticoat
was beneath. A garment of,this kind does
away with extra ~thicknesses of cloth about
the waist, and enhances the clinging enect
of the upper part of the dress skirt, whicn
IS to be SO essential to a stylishly cut gown
this season. ~
Speaking of skirts. It Is surprising now
many a woman requires III ner wardrobe In
these days. Not one walking skirt only. but
two or three. are frequently found neces-
sary for knockabout. rainy-day and ordi-
nary street wear. Reversible skirtings are
much in request among materials to be
worn, as also semirough effects and chevi-
otR. Prunells cloths and, lustrous Sums are
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-15
FANCiFUL IDEAS IN HATS
SILKS AND BELT BUCKLES.

r
A modish hat that is attracting attention
this season is made UP of tiny feathers
pasted together on a stiff foundation. These
hats are of one color or shade. in a va
riety Of tiDts. Many Of them are in brown.
which seems to be the most popular color.
Silks and soft ribbons make up the trim
mings for such hats.
The new-shaped toques. with brims turn
ing up on each side. are to be extremely
fashionable. Twisted cords OF chenille are
used generally as a trimming. IS also is
heavy velvet cording, to adorn the up
turned parts OF the brim.- Little toques Of
gathered velvet are also much in vogue.
and to some faces these are wonderfully
becoming.
Collars Of silk and lace are dainty In the
extreme. and are being chosen for all sorts
Of occasions. 1t is q new idea to make a
collar of tucked white taffeta and trim It
with ecfu lace. The ecru 10 not monopo-
Using popular. favor % thoroughly now ~
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-15
room slipper is trimmed with dark, CLOS

room slipper is trimmed with dark, CLOS
sy fur and has fiat heels.
The newest chains are very simple, the
gold links small, and at wide intervals
u few gems are introduced. The tawdry
bead chains have never been generally
worm. and have not a smart appearance.
Some of the latest charms are so beauti-
fully and artistically enameled that they
are quite costly. A realistic miniature
turtle has a gemmed head. and the
scent balls in heart and globe, shapes
are now beautifully jeweled.
We have grown so accumtomed to the
bouquet dc corsage with outdoor attire
that knots and choux of velvet or crepe
are certain to return to Il winter bod
ices.
Wraps have completely changed in
style, and. excepting rs a summer cloak
or in some fussy shape for evening wear,
the cape is rarely seen. The loose sac
coats Of three-quarter depth are very
fashionable, and younger wearers have
made the short full a bolcro very
popular. as these are extremely becom-
ing to a tall, slight figure.
MARIE ARMSTRONG.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-15

brim, becomingly intermingling with the
hair. The sketch here, representing an
elegant toilet de casino, is a good exam
pie of the many pretty dresses worn at
the evening. Another new costume was
Of pastel aeolian green silk yeiied by n
gathered overskirt Of blue mousseline.
rejecting a most charming combination
Of color. Incrustations of lace form n
decoration of the double killing of nous
seline. The ichu crossed over the front
of the aeolian silk corsage, and fastened
behind in a knot and long flowing ends.
A broad flexible strass and silver belt
was an effective ornamentation to the
waist.
Steel Buckle Shoes
Are Entirely of Patent Leather.
Patent leather is the wear Of the smart
woman, and shoes are completely nut
lined with 1t, the edges brogued most at
tractively. Shoes are entirely Of patent
leather. with cut steel buckles, and black
velvet is popular for indoor wear. The
house shoe of velvet has n or two
straps, and the velvet bOudoir or bed
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-15
SERPENnNE SKIRTS FOR
CLOSELY FITTING W

Novelties in fashion. say the leading de-
sfgners and importers Of costumes. are to
which,. with its manifold tucks, frills and
fiufi1ness. has been the al-absorbing object
through the summer. but In the skirt; and
the knack of securing a perfect fit in this
part of the garment will require greater
skill than ever before. The new serpentine
skirt now making its appearance Is fitted
knees. so closely that no doubt women will
be tempted to dispense with heavy petit
coats. as far as possible. Below the knees,
however, the skirt flares sharply. and shows
considerable train.
This style of skirt goes well with the low
front corsage already In vogue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-15
SIMPLICITY AND COMFORT
IN FALL DRESS NOVELTIES.

With the first touch of fall appear the
fal-lals of the season. The use of dainty
little novelties in dress is one of the Sc
crets Of the charms OF a Partisan woman.
A collar. n tie or n sleeve may dominate a
gown and its wearer, as the delight of q
rose garden is not in its ensemble, but In
the one particular rose which has been
plucked for you alone
Simplicity and comfort will he the fea-
lures of the season. 1t hardly seems cred
Ible now that any one ever wore high. stiff
collars. canvas lined, and of the most I'M
yielding description. If a collar Is used at
all nowadays 1t must be soft and transpar-
ent.
There seems no doubt that We shall in
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-15

effect strapped In black. would please the
most fastidious woman. Black and white
bids fair to be as popular in hosiery as in
everything else. In the cheaper grades the
ribbon effect and the dropstitch instep are
found in all colors and shades. s
Children.s shoes differ slightly from last
season. All have the heavy sole and broad
toe. and have a look Of being able to stand
service rather than of daintiness. Most of
the school shoes are of calfskin and dom
cola
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-15
Linen Outing Suit Worn
BY Countess de Castellane.

Later In the Rue de Paris the Countess
Dc Oastellane attracted attention driving
q smart little carriage. Her gown was
a neat, tailor-made costume Of blue
coarse-grained linen. White and blue
stripe narrow strappings decorated the
little a and skirt. Tuesdays repre-
ssentation Of s"Manon," with Mile. Jeanne
Ieclerc and N. Galand, of the Opera
0omique, attracted a: representative
gathering to, the, Casino. A favorite rem
devious preceding the evenings amuse-
ment IL to dine on the ioral-decked ter
ace Of the Hotel de Paris. The display
OF beautiful toilets worn by distin-
iguished women is worthy of any great
social function held during the Partisan
season. Sunday evening, following the
races at Deauvi1le. might be considered
ono Of the most brilliant Of the formal
dress promenades. Semidecollete toilets
seemed to be the most favored, worn
with large picture hats. Light pastel
shades OF moussellnes, crepe de Chimes
and gauzes. trimmed with a profusion
OF lace. incrustations, or silk embroider.
les, formed the prevailing note. Amidst
this exhibition OF sartorial elegance a
striking example wal composed of
cream-embroidered mousseline over a
mauve tadetas transparency.
Pleats From the Waist Were
intersected: by Mousseline Figures.
A group Of narrow pleats graduating