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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-07-26
Olnex.

1t seems that for long time trouble
has been brewing between Mr.. Leroy
Allen and wife, apparently it being en-
tirely the fault of the latter as she has
been repeatedly cautioned by her hus.
band not to do many things unbecom-
ing married woman and mother, but
all advice has been in vain and last Sat-
urday evening we learn she eloped with
half.breed named Tucker taking
with her many things not belonging to
her, etc. We understand Mr.. Allen will
try and apprehend them both aud send
them over the road if possible
Showers lately have broken our drought
and corn. beans, etc are picking up
Lorraine May has lately moved into
the Warren Corp house-Master Walter
Simpson is visiting at Mrs. Franc EN-
mert's--Chas. Randall received his new
IS horse power compound engine last
Monday from the Port Huron makers
and it proves to be the best of its kind
| ever shown in this section, being up to-
date and jumbo of its Glass;.
Randall had this seasons wheat yield q
tritle over 30 bushels per acre, which is
a very good yield considering the in.
tense heat during the filling season
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Dun
| ham has cholera-infantum.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-07-26
Says the Statements Were all Untru

LANSING, Mich, July 25.-Ex.Senatol
Charles A. Towne is visiting relatives
at his old home here for day en- route
from Philadelphia to Texas. In an in.
terview this evening Mr.. Towne said
that he had not talked with newspaper
man in six weeks. and declared that the
several more or less sensational state.
ments regarding political matters pub.
lished as having been made by him
were fakes, pure and simple.
Speaking of business matters, the ex-
senator said that he has for some days
been in Philadelphia, where he succeed.
ed in placing the last of the stock of the
Central Asphalt & Refining Co., of
which he is president, and which has q
capital of 100000. This company
proposes to construct buildings cover
ing 40 acres at Beaumont, Tex. The
plant will have a capacity of 1000 bar
rels OF crude oil per day, this produc.
ing 5000 barrels of asphalt
Mr.. Towne is also president of an oil
company which owns ~, 600 acres of oil
land and which is now putting down
wells on Spindle top heights, where the
big gushers are located.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-07-26
A SLEEPWALKER'S FEAT.
One Who Guided His Watchful Conn.,
paniOn Over PerilOus Paths
I'm Safety.

"An interesting case of somnambul-
ism is reported by NJ. Badaire, director
of the normal school at Blois, France.
1t is accredited by DR.. Dufay and
printed in The Proceedings of the
Society of Psychical Research "
writes DR.. r. Osgood Mason, in the
Ladies' Home Journal. "Theo-
phile Janicaud was pupil at the nor
mai school, and in the month of July
OF his second year he commenced to
walk in his sleep. On one occasion he
got up at night, determined to go fish
ing. His brother-in-law, M. Simonet,
decided to accompany him, but before
starting he induced him to alter his
plans and go and visit a relative in-
stead. Accordingly this was done,
Janicaud remaining fast asleep and un-
disturbed by the barking dogs or the
fatigue of long walk.
FINALLY, he was ready to retr-
and on the way, coming tccs - ~
a, dangerous p path declared that
lS D.oontethe better of the two, and
81. Nc it asked Simonet if he could
ee the match under his foot. and,
ure enough, there was match. 1t
as dark night, and besides Jani-
aud was some 30 feet ahead of him
nd had his nightcap drawn closely
yer his face
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-07-26
DON'T STAY AT HOME.
The Owosso Harvest Festival as Good
as Trip to the Pan American.

do q " tIt
eff anyone is looking for curious
sights, instructions and amusement
they do not need to go to the Pan
American" said Manager G. O. Lift
in discussing the OwoSSo Harvest
Festival July 3O-Aug. 3, yesterday,
II honestly believe the show will be
worth coming hundred miles to see. A"
For city the size of Owosso, the
display will be one of magnitude. The
paid exhibitions will be housed in
fifteen solid wooden structures, the
fronts of which blaze with mirrors,
gold leaf and electric lights. 1t takes
thirty cars to transport them. The
structures alone represent an invest
ment Of 100000. The cost of several
of the fronts runs into the thousands
for each.
The animal show is as good as the
Bostock shows at the Exposition.
There will be twenty-one performing
lions, whereas Prof. Bona Vita the
Pan-American exhibitor goes into the
cage with fifteen. There will be
eighteen stages upon which free enter
tainments will be given and three
balloon assensions with double drop
will also take place during the festival.
One OF the aScensions will be made
from West OwoSSo. The management
has contracted for several aerial acts,
in which the performers will swing in
trapezes on wires high in the air.
There is not the slightest doubt but
that Owosso's visitors, during the five
days of the festival will run into the
tens of thousands. The county and
vicinity have been literally billed and
the county newspapers well supplied
with copy. Visiting newspaper men
will be entertained at the expense Of
the Association.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-07-26
The Beginning of the End of TIT
Sampson-SchIev Controversy.


The great majority of the people of
the United States who have followed
che Simpsons chley controversy in the
slightest degree are doubtless heartily
sick of the matter and would be glad If
they were never to hear it referred to
again. AS the thing which will please
them most, next to that thing, however,
the court of inquiry which was ordered
yesterday by the secretary of the navy
will doubtless prove the most satisfying
IS indicating at least the beginning of
the end. If this proves to be the case
the people may be we'll satisfied that a
certain man by the name of Maclay,
writer of history for the use of the naval
cadets at Annapolis. so far forgot him.
self as to use language which came far
from having the sound Of calm and
dispassionate historical writing when
speaking of Admiral Schley and the
battle of Santiago. 1t has been the
discovery of this Incorporate language
in this so'called history, and the press
comments on the same which have
brought the matter again before the
public, presumably for the last time.
Rear Admiral Schley in letter to the
secretary of the navy Monday asked for
''such action as may bring this entire
matter under discussion under the
clearer and calmer review OF my
brothers in arms" The secretary of
the navy very promptly granted the re-
quest and apparently very gladly or
dered the court of inquiry. The friends
Of Sampson are decidedly happy over
the affair which they believe will show
up Schley in most unfavorable light
rs well as prove the claims for their
own favorite. On the other hand the
friends of Schley seem to feel that the
evident intention of naming Admiral
Dewey as president of the court will
not only secure for Schley perfectly
fair trial but will also result in some
way in his vindication, as the admiral is
understood to be friendly to Schley.
The court will not meet until after the
hot weather is over, as it is to meet in
Washington at Schley's request, and so
the matter will not be over for several
weary months, but the order will be
welcomed heartily as the beginning of
the end.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-07-26
HoWTO PREVENT BEING STRUCK
Forecaster Walk Lays Down Rules to
EolloM During a Thunder Storm.

Forecaster Walz Lays Down Rules to
Follow During Thunder Storm.
Thunder storms and dead electric
bolts which go with them have wrought
great destruction of life and property
this summer. Forecaster Walz, of the
government weather bureau, lays down
the following rules of action during an
electric storm:
Keep away from water. Water being
one of the best conductors of electricity
known, attracts lightning. Trees grow
ing near the water are the most dan
gerous spots conceivable during a
thunder storm.
Open doors, windows and fire places
are the most dangerous spots in city
house. Electric currents have special
affinity for draughts of warm, moist air.
The city, contrary to common opinion,
is much safer place during storm
than is the country. The tall buildings,
with their metal roof and heavy iron
water spouts, are the most effective
lightning rods known.
Telegraph poles, trolley supports and
the pillars of the elevated road struc.
lures are things to be avoided out of
doors. Lightning chooses the easiest
avenues of escape, and proximity to a
good conductor, so long as you keep
away from actual contact with it, is
the safest place during a storm.
If an electric storm breaks up your
picnic, keep away from the trees and
take your drenching in open field.
Lightning has peculiar affection for
oak trees, walnuts and elms. Barns
filled with grain or hay also seem to be
favorite targets for lightning bolts.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-07-26

Scribner'S Magazine for August is the an
nual Fiction Number, and 1t contains seven
complete short stories, the beginning of a
new serial, and special illustrated articles
and poems. The color-palnting is shown at
Its best In the exquisite work Of Max6eld
Parrish, who has found very congenial
subject In Quiller-Couch's story of the
Cornish coast, which has to do with q
classical legend. These drawings are the
most remarkable In color which have been
yet attempted. There is also a beautiful
cover design by Albert Herter, which 1t has
taken ten printings TO reproduce.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-07-26
Oakley.


Mrs. Kate Hill spent Sunday in
Lansing visiting her son Henry and
family-Miss Phebe Kirby is reported
quite seriously ill at this writing-Mr.
Saterlee spent Sunday with his mother
at Vernon-Mr. and Mrs. c. E.
Norris, of Mason, were the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Wlckham the first
of the Week.-Mrs. Marvel Wickham
has been confined to the house recently
with erysipelas in her arm. She had
hardly recovered from an attack of
neuralgia--L. Y. Howell was in
Saginaw, Wednesday--Mrs. Robert
Tobias gave lawn party to several
invited friends Friday evening. Ice
cream and other refreshments were
served--The South Brady correspond
ent of THE Owosso TIMES got mixed up
little in reporting that Tracy Forbes
fell from a scaffold. in barr and
fractured his arm and received other
severe bruises. Mr.. Forbes did fall
but was not seriously injured-Mrs.
Helen Anderson and son, Nat, spent
Saturday and Sunday in Owosso, the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E. G.. Downer
&C. j. Teachout has purchased a set
of large platform scales to be used in
his coal business the coming winter
We are pleased to hear that Miss Allie
Parshall has the contract to teach the
primary department of our schools the
ensuing year-Asa Adams is working
on the railroad as section hand, Levi
Whitmore having jumped the job
l.. Y. Howell was in Owosso Friday
The races at Horseshoe Park Friday
were attended by several Oakleyites
j. b. Hoffman threshed wheat on
one of his farms Friday and was the first
person to bring new wheat to the
Havana mills--Tink Gassman is talk.
ing of closing out his grocery stock soon
and putting in meat market--Mr.
McKeeby plead guilty to a charge of
assault and battery on the person of
Geo. Thomas in Justice Montgomery's
court last Thursday, and was taxed
s6.15 fine and costs--Running matches
between local horses has afforded our
people considerable amusement the
part week.-Mrs.. F. w. Pearce and
son, Howard, of Owosso. visited in
Oakley last week Thursday--Mrs,
Art Preyer is entertaining a sister at
this writing--Mrs. +. G. Downer, of
Owosso, visited relatives in town the
latter part of last week.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-07-26
Vital Statistics.

County Clerk Martin gives out the fo.-
lowing figures concerning the number of
births and deaths in the county during the
past year: Number of births, sos, male,
262, female, 243. OF these there were six
pairs of twins. Number of deaths, 425.
His statement also shows that there were
365 marriages in the county during the
same period, while the divorces granted
numbered 20. The DEGREES were granted
for the following reasons: Cruelty, 80; de-
sertlon %; non.support, 5; drunkenness, 9;
insanity at time of marriage, 1; annullment
of marriage, 1.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-07-26

George Menhennick, OF Owosso, Is the
new finisher at the table factory.-Hastings
Banner.
Mrs. G., b. McCaughna returned last
evening from New York. She has been
with friends In the Adirondacks.
Miss Flora Estey entertained a party OF
forty three of her young friends Tuesday
afternoon in honor of her eleventh birthday.
The prosecuting attorney of Genesee
county announces that he will again bring
TO trial John II. Gotshall, of that city,
charged with setting fire to barn on the
farm of Lee & Aiken near Flint. He was
once convicted and sentenced to prison for
ten years. The case will be tried at
Saginaw. Gotshsll is IS years old.
The following is the list of letters IN
called for at the OwOsso post Office week
ending July Goth, 1901: Paul K. Will
loughby (2), Miss Maggie TyrelI, Chas.
Russell, Mr.. w. B. Poole, l. II. Wallen.
burg, John Amos, Mr. William Austin,
Miss Ida Bennett, Mr.. Ray Gibbs. Jas.
Morrison. Moss & Weingarten, The Clark
Bros. Co.
The Michigan bulletin of vital statistics
for June reports LASS deaths IN the state
during that month, an increase of 1875 over
June, 1900 There were 4?0 deaths of in
fants under one year of age, lab one to
four, and 6i2 deaths of persons IS years
and over. Tie greatest number of deaths
from disease was due to pulmonary tuber-
culosis, 1863, and 1913 from accident and
violence.
Lizzie Cook, the ten year old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Farrant Cook, corner of
| Michigan avenue and Cass street, was
terribly scalded Wednesday afternoon by
the tipping over or her CT large pan of
| gooseberries which were boiling on the
stove as she passed by it. DR.. Parker was
called and by prompt work succeeded in
| relieving her although at first it seemed as
though the wounds would prove fatal. To-
day she is practically out of danger although
| still very seriously sick.
1
circular containing the following informa-
ton relative to the game laws: In accord
| ance with the attorney generals opinion
| this department will hold the open season
fowl, Oct. l to Nov. 30. both inclusive
quail, partridge, spruce hen and woodcock
in the lower peninsula, from Oct 20 to
Nov. 80, both inclusive. In the upper PENN
su!a partridge may be be killed from Oct. /
to Nov. 80, both inclusive, in each year.
Master Wellie Waring Is visiting his
uncle and aunt, in Owosso, this week
Mrs. George Ven Verst has returned from g
visit with her mother, at Owosso-Com-
mlssioners Valentine, of Webster; Morris,
OF Shiawassee county, and A. ID. Thomp
SOD, of Livingston county, as petitioners in
the p Gallagher estate, held meeting q
Howell, Tuesday. They are trying to di
vide the estate between the two heirs
brother and sister, and the widow, without
selling the several farms.-Hiram b
Rathbun, one of the Oldest and most re-
spected pioneers of Cohoctah, died July
IL, 1901, aged s4 years. He came from
New York state at an early date and has
since been prominent resident of thi:
county. He leaves five children, Bethue
Rathbun. OF Bancroft; Walter B., of Con
way; Dyer and Adelbert, of Cohoctab, and
Mary E. House, of Owosso.- Howell Re.
publican.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-07-26
BIDS WANTED.

For the New Addition to the County
Jail.
Notice Is hereby given that the under
signed will receive sealed bids up TO and in
Guiding Thursday, August LIST, 1901, for
the building Of the new addition 70 the
county jail.
Plans and specifications may be seen at
the Grand Central Hotel, Corunna, Michi-
gan.
The committee reserve the right to reject
any or all bids.
Dated, July 9Srd, 1901.
CLARK ID. SMITH,
FRANCIS q. MoRRICE,
s VERNON VI. WHITE.
Committee On public buildings ard grounds
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-07-26
CANNOT DROWN FIRES.
Difficulties of Combating COnfagra-
tiOns I'm Deep Coal
Mines.

Fighting fires deep down in coal
mines is task to put the heroism of
the bravest to the test. In an inter-
esting article on the subject in Frank
Leslie's Popular Monthly, the author
tells how at Plymouth, large town
in the Wyoming valley, big mine
caught fire from the burning Of a
breaker. Some blazing timbers fell
down the shaft, setting it on fire, and
preventing entrance to the mine. The
fire burned in the shaft and spread
downward and inward. In this case
there was but one thing to be done.
Great pumps were erected, and, the
river being near, water was poured
into the mine for months, until it
was flooded to the bottom of the
shaft. Then the water was allowed
to remain for some weeks, until, in
the opinion of the officials, it had
reached every nook and Granny of
the mine where fire could have
lodged. Then the weary work of
pumping it out commenced. 1t took
five months of constant effort by the
monster pumps. A couple of months
more work was needed to make re-
pairs, and then it was discovered that
large fire burned in the mine, many
feet below the level the water had
reached. This was due to the air and
gases, generated by the fire, holding
back the food of water, a monster
cushion of compressed air and gas.
Vent holes hid IN no hora1 from, Tho
surface to remove this, and the
weary work of flooding was begun
again. 1t was two years before the
mine was in condition to resume
OperationS.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-07-26
ted:-Good dining room girl at once
Enquire at this office.

The use Of oysters has often been
discouraged on the ground that they
were under certain conditions dan
gerous mediums of conveying disease,
especially germs of typhoid fever.
Now the physicians are said to have
forbidden another relish nearly
popular at this time of the equally
ery has come und~."itting the poi
doctors VII of the soil and car
well ,ue germs of typhoid.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-07-26
Ho, For Toledo.

Sunday, July 2Sth, the Ann Arbor r. r.
will run another of its popular excursions
to Toledo. Special train will leave Owosso
at 8 a. m. Round trip rate only sl00
There will be special bill of attractions at
the Casino on this date and in addition the
Second Regiment of the Ohio National
Guards will he encamped on the Casino
grounds. The Regimental Band OF sixty
pieces and dress parade In the Afternoon
will give all an opportunity 10
"S0ldler Boys" at their best
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-07-26
OWOSSO, NEW NATIONAL HO-
TEL,
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2.
OFFICE HOURS, 9 A. n. to P.H n.
ST. JOHNS, HOTEL STEEL, SATUR.
DAY, AUGUST 3.
One Day Each Month.
CONSULTATION FREE
The Most Successful Methods in the
Treatment of all Chronic Diseases
known to Medical Science.

Dr. Walker will take only such cases
that in his Judgment can be benefited
or cured. A candid opinion given in
each case.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-07-26
THE OWOSSO TIMES.
owOssO. FRIDAY. JULY 20, 1901.
EDMUND o. DEWEY, EDITOR.

The New York Evening Sun puts
Charles A. Towne's flop in tabloid form
thus: "When Towne was poor then
Towpe a Pop would be. Now Towne Is
rich the devil Pop Is he"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-07-26
LEAVE AFTER BREAKFAST
ARRIVE BUFFALO FOR SlJPPEe

The last Michigan Pan American Special
starts from Detroit at 1885 p. m. via Mich.
gan Central, reaches Buffalo via Niagara
Falls at 7:10 p. m.
1t consists OF fine coaches. and buffet par
lor cars. Morning trains on all lines con-
pe.t with it.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-07-26
EEThe Public Press Says:
DIR. Walker is one of the most skillful
Specialists now before the public.
Remember the Date Of Visit.

By the latest scientific researches, both BY
improved instruments and methods, the
Doctor Is enabled to discover the true nature
of the disease and locate the organ or parts
affected, and many diseases and compiled tions
which have heretofore proved most obstinate
under his sk Ill and systematic treatment.
There Is 10 need to live in constant misery.
II costs nothing TO see him, for consultation II
the reach Of all. He Is a friend to the aniicted
and will turn none away unaided. The mer-
relief at his hands and hundreds are cured
every year.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-07-26
g MH,,c.

Tais signature is Oh every box Of tho genu,ns
Laxative BrCm0-0uinioe Tablets
The remedy that cures u cold in one Day
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1901-07-26
Read What Grateful Patients Say.

taken with Lagrippe last winter; soon after
rheumatism set In, affecting my whole system
my sufferings at times were intense and In .
short time had become so emaciated that
was a mere skeleton ard only by the aid OF
crutches could go around at all. took less
than months treatment of DR.. Walker, who
completely restored me to health.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-28

tury is from war and war preparations and the construction of public works, such as railways, canals, harbors, and the improvement of waterways. Or the railways of the world, whose total cost has been estimated at $30,00O, ,ooo,- 900, about one-third are owned by na- tional governments, indicating that approximately one-third of the ln- crease in indebtedness has been ap- piled to works of this character; but the fact that great wars have com pelled the nations engaged in them to instantly make enormous additions to their funded indebtedness clearly iden- tifies this as the principal factor in the reatincreasei innational indebtedness which has characterized the history of national finances in the nineteenth century.
 In one particular the century is Tightening the proportionate burden consequent upon public indebtedness through the reduction of rates of in terest. The increased amount of money available for business pur- poses multiplied by the use of credit instruments has been followed by re- duction of interest rates to nations as well as individuals. This is especially
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-28
cIRCUs pAY To-MoRRow.

Probably the latest department of the modern three-ring circus is hos pital tent," where all wounded animals are taken to be cared for by veterinary surgeons until their injuries heal.
 The Forepaugh and Sells Brothers combination have such department, and when the road season begins the hospital tent is quite frequently taxed to its capacity. As this institution car ries over 300 head of horses, it is quite natural that many are injured in the course of season. Lewis Sells, gen eral manager of the show, is nothing if not particular about the care of his horses. He gives personal attention to this matter, and will not tolerate shab- by treatment to any one of the vast herd of animals.
 On recent occasion the writer heard Mir Sells reply to the query of an, at tendant, who wanted to know if he had better kill certain horse which had a broken leg.
 Certainly not" was the answer. Suppose your leg was broken, would you want somebody to take you out and put several bullets into your body? Of course you wouldn't. Neither does that horse. Take him to the veterin- ary surgeon and tell the surgeon said he should dress the wound He will come around all right in time'' k The incident serves to illustrate MT Sells views on such matters generally. He is very fond of horses and insists upon their proper keeping In warm weather he causes each animal with E the show to be washed win SoaD and water from head to the tip of the tail almost daily. In order to better care for the injured horses was the reason which prompted him to establish the hospital tent, which is supplied with a wealth of surgical instruments and medical preparations.