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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-03
DON'T OVERLOOK THIS.
A Careful Persual VIII Prove Its Val
ue to Every Owosso Reader.

The average man is a doubtor, ant
there is little wonder this is so. Mis-
representations make people skeptics
Nowadays the public asks for better
evidence than the testimony of strang
ers.. Here is proof which should con
vince every Owosso reader.
Mr.. John Shier, of 233 Detroit street
employed at Robbins Table Factory,
says: For fully three months / had
pains through my loins and kidneys
My back quickly became tired and II
was very painful for me to stop or lift
anything. / could not rest comfortably
during the night and when rose in the
morning felt thoroughly tired out and
unrested. Mr.. w. White, who works
in the same department do, advised me
to use Doan's Kidney Pills. | went to
johnson q Henderson's drug store and
procured them. They soon removed
the pain and distress from my back and
kidneys and | have felt splendid ever
since.
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n
Y, sole agents for the United States
Remember the name, Doans and take
no substitute
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-03
wEDNES DAY-

Arrested 1877 Strikers.-Sheriff Knorr
of Columbia county, Pennsylvania, ar
rested 1877 strikers at Centralia Tues
day afternoon. They were charged
with rioting and melting to riot.
Button Must Be eritish.-The Brit
ish war Office has decided that in the
future all army contracts for meat
shall contain a clause that the frozen
mutton supplied must come exclusive
ly from British colonies.
Five Persons lnjured.-Five persons
were<fnjured by motor car colliding
with cut of cars at a railroad cross
ing in Columbus, O., Tuesday evening.
]. w. Eckert OF Bucyrus was the most
seriously hurt. Mrs. H. A. Porter Of
Alexis, ILL.,, received slight injuries.
Another Crimes Act Victim.-John
Roche, Nationalist member OF the En-
glish house of commons for the east
division of Galway, was sentenced to
six months hard labor under the
Crimes act for melting the boycott of
landowners.
Couldn't Live Without Jennie.-The-
odore Tuthill of Port Jarvis, N. Y,
Tuesday night shot and killed Jean
nette Sloder and then shot himself ia
tally. The girl had refused to marry
Tuthill. The coroner found letter In
Tuthilps pocket, directed to Miss Slo-
der's mother, saying he could not live
without Jennie.
Cowboy Race Will Take Place
James Bradley of the Black Hills, Da-
kota, who Is in Lacrosse, Wis, an
nounces that, Notwithstanding Presi-
dent Roosevelt's prohibition of the
cowboy race from the Black Hills to
Chicago, the event will take place Oct.
26. The amount of money wagered Is
over $4,000.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-03
A STRIKE CONFERENCE.
Detroit Issues Invitations to All States
to Join In One.

TO JUN w OUCs
Detroit, Mich, Sept 30.-The spe-
cial committee of the common council
appointed in accordance with the reso-
luton OF Alderman Beamer to devise
means to get national conference at
Detroit to devise means for settling
the coal strike or getting coal enough
on the market to supply the people be-
fore the cold weather sets In. decided
last evening TO issue general call to
all the states of the Union, as we'll as
all the principal cities TO send dele
gates TO this city to attend a confer
ence to be held here Oct. 3.
William ID. Mahon, president of the
Amalgamated Association of Street
Railway Men, suggested that the call
be made broad and that the press be
included F. f. Ingham, Charles
Lynch and others made brief remarks,
and after the speeehmaking a resolu-
ton was adopted embracing the fol.
lowing:
in view of the fact that the i'm
pending danger is not merely local,
but extends through our whole coun-
try, more especially that portion of II
dominated the east and middle and
great northwest we would recommend
that conference be held wl.n the citi-
zens of cities and states affected. and
to this end we would invite a meeting
on the part of all who are affected, and
suggest that this conference be held in
the city of Detroit on the morning OF
Oct. 10 ensuing.
After adjournment the committee
and the mayor met in the latters Of
flee and worked until IL o'clock get
ting ready the kilograms to the vari
GUS governors and mayors in the
United States.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-03
Child Accidentally Shot.

Plymouth, Mich, Sept. 90.-While
visiting at the home Of William Gates
seven miles west Of this place, Rosins
Smith, aged eleven years, of North
field, was accidentally shot by the
eleven-year-old son of Mr.. Gates. The
ball penetrated the flesh just over the
eye, and the skull had to be trephined
Doctors say she cannot recover.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-03
THURSDAY.

Carnegie VIII Visit the KIng.-An-
drew Carnegie has gone to Balmoral
TO visit King Edward. Lord Roseb.fry
and Winston Spencer Churchill are at
Balmoral.
Next Convention In BuffaIo.--The
eighth biennial convention of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Fipemen
concluded its sessions at. Chattanooga
Wednesday night. The ninth biennial
convention will be held In Buffalo.
Ordered to Washlngton.-The vati-
can has instructed Mgr. Diomede Fall
COMO, the recently appointed papal
delegate in the United States, to pro-
coed, to Washington, as it considers
that post has already been too long
vacant.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-03
SATURDAY.

Oil in an Old WelI.-A strong flow
of oil and gas has been struck al
Scottsville, KY, within a few feet OF
the old Porter well, which was opened
during the civil war.
Settled the Boundary Question-The
Bolivian foreign minister and the Pc
ruvian plenipotentiary have signed d
treaty settling the boundary questions
between their respective countries.
Woman and Child killed.-By the
explosion of a steam boiler in an cleo
trio plant in Greenville, Tex, Mrs
Keith and her ten-year-old daughter
were instantly killed and Engineer
Keith scalded, probably fatally.
Confessed Setting the Fire.-The
fire that burned the barn, horses and
carriages of the Nebraska asylum fol
the insane, at Lincoln, and threatened
the hospital building last Wednesday
was started by Frank Ackerson, a run
away inmate. He was fourteen miles
in the country, and on being returned
made a full confession.
Emigrants From Greece.-The Ath
ems correspondent of the London
Standard draws attention to the exc
dus of emigrants to the United States
which, he says, is probably due to the
failure of the current crop in Greece
Official reports say that 5000 persons
have emigrated during the past year
and that this exodus continues.
Funeral of Major HoweI.-The flu
neral of Major John Wesley Howell
late director of the United States bu
reau of ethnology and formerly in
charge of the United States geological
survey, was held from the family resi-
dence in Washington Friday. The re-
mains were inferred in the National
cemetery at Arlington.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-03
Boy Drowned at Bay CITY.

Bay City, Mich, Sept. 30.-Willie
Page, aged ten years, was sailing or
the bay Sunday, and in turning his
boat around the boom strucA him or
the head, knocking him overheard. He
never rose to the surface. His par
ents live on Bangor street. West Bay
CITY,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-03
FRIDAY.


No Liquor For the Natives.-Sir
John Gordon Sprigg, prime minister oil
Cape Colony, announced in the assem-.
bly, at Capetown that he intended to
introduce bill for the prohibition OF
the sale of liquor to natives.
Succeeds Prof. Observation-Disclosures
Orth, professor of pathological anato
my in the University of Goettingen
Germany, succeeds the late Professor
Virchow to the chair of pathological
anatomy in the University of Berlin
Famous Evangelist lnjured.-Johr
Kensit, the notorious head of the Prot
estant crusade, was seriously injured
and his eyesight endangered by be
ing struck with a chisel, which was
thrown at him after he had addressed
meeting.
Chinese Leper Declared Cured
Dong Gong, the Chinese leper patient
at the St. Louis, Mo-, quarantine hos
pital, is recommended for discharge as
cured by DR.. M. C.. Woodruff. He has
been a patient at the hospital more
than a year.
Mrs. Chaffee Still IlI.-Mrs. Chaffee
wife of General Chaffee, Is still Ill in
Manila, and If her condition does not
improve it may delay General Chat
fees return to the UnI.eu States. The
generals panty will return from Ma.
Mia to San Francisco.
Chief Philippine urgeon.-Colonel
Charles Smart, assistant surgeon-gen.
eral, has been designated as chief sur.
geon of the Philippines and will soon
leave for Manila under orders from
the war department. Colonel Smart
will look into the cholera situation
especially.
Faith In Their New Boat.-The Co.
lombian government entertains great
hopes Of the new cruiser Bogota, re.
Gently acquired by 1t in the United
States, and expected in Panama short.
ly. 1t is believed that when the Bo.
gotta begins operations the revolution.
it's will lose their prestige at sea,
which government officials declare to
have been their greatest strength.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-03
Engineer Shot in His Cab.

Iron Mountain, Mich, Sept. 300
seph Kcck, a fireman on the st. Pau
road, was instantly killed near here
Monday. While in his cab, running
forty miles an hour. a bullet came
through the window, piercing his
heart. 1t is supposed the shot was
fired by a hunter with a long distance
rifle. The body was taken to Greer
Bay, Wis.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-03
Solved Problem I'm UNIQUE WAY.

The New York Times tells how a
New York hostess. desiring to do honor
to recently married pair. solved the
problem Of letting her guests know the
identity Of the distins uished lady In
the case, whose name had been lost in
that of her b sband. The cards read:
ITO meet T and Mrs. Mary Wilkins
Freeman"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-03
successful Wireless system.-suc

Successful Wireless system.-Suc
cessful tests were had by wireless tel
egraph between the naval academy al
Annapolis and Washington. The Staby
Arco, or German system, was used In
the tests. 1t Is stated that the United
States ship Perry will be installed
will a plant and be ready for testing
the system across the water by about
Oct. 10.
international Labor Bureau.-The
international Congress for Legislative
Protection OF Workmen, In session al
Cologne, Rheinish Prussia, decided to
establish an international labor bu
reau, to be conducted on non-political
lines. The bureau will first endeavor
to secure amelioration of the condi
lions of women workers and restric.
ton OF the uso of white lead and white
phosphorus in certain trades.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-03
ALGER FOR SENATOR.
Governor Bliss Confers the Appoint
ment on the General.


Detroit, Mich, Sept. 29.-General R
A. Alger succeeds the late James Nc
MILAN as United States senator from
Michigan, the appointment having
been rendered by Governor Bliss late
Saturday night. The honor came as a
complete surprise TO General Alger al
midnight in the form Of a telephone
message from the governor, who told
him that he had telegraphed the ten
der of the appointment.
The appointment reads as follows:
Saginaw, Mich, Sept. 81, 1902.
Gen. Russell A. Alger, Detroit, Mich
Il hereby tender you the appoint
ment Of United States senator from
Michigan to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of the late senior senator
Hon. James Mcmillan.
(Signed) "A. T. BLISS, Governor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-16
POLICE BOARD RULES
NOW UNDER REVISION
New Regulations, According to One
Of the Commissioners, Will Be
Decided Innovations.


The subcommittee from the Board OF
Police Commissioners, consisting OF
Messrs Landerkin. Welsh, and Mccarthy,
are working upon an entirely new set
Of rules and regulations for the conduct
Of the Police Department OF this city
The subcommittee has secured copies
of the regulations from a number of
cities Of the population of Richmond and
will extract from them such rules and
regulations as seem best suited for Rich
mond They will be put into effect as
soon as they have BIN formulated and
adopted by the Board of Police Commits
sloners
Many Of the new rules, according to
one of the commissioners, will be de-
cided innovations in the department. and
all of them will be rigidly enforced. Some
drastic changes are anticipated IN the
present rules growing out of the recent
cases that have been before the Board
for trial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-16
recently been allowed at the Pension

recently been allowed at the ,,o Pension SO,
tionaI Soldiers Home, Elizabeth City, S.:
James H Warren. onancock, s12; Nathan
Kunkle. National Soldiers Home, Eliza
beth City, s.. All of these claims date
from August 26, 1902. and are, increases
or reissues. Under date of August 25;
1902 the claim OF Sally Mealy, Tally: ST.
war with SPAIN, was granted. This claim
comes under the head of widows, minors,
The many friends of Miss Minnie T..
Condrey, Of Richmond. temporarily re-
siding in Washington. will regret 70 learn
of her serious illness with typhoid-fever
in this city Miss Condreys is at the
Providence Hospital. where she is recelv,
ing the best attention that experienced
physicians and trained nurses can give.
The many friends throughout Virginia,
as well as those who are Masons, are
very glad to hear that Hon. John F..
Rixey has been made Master Mason.
The clerk of court to-day issued mar
rage license to Horace A. Carver and
Fannie P Jones. of King George county.
They were married this afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-16
admittance end of the ticket.


Bet your life it is. 1t cost s1,5OO in
South Africa, where they grow them, y
responded the drummer, and passed on.
The man from New York sat in the
fourth row from the orchestra. He en-
joyed the comedy and applauded at we'll
timed intervals. He applauded with such
vigor that the diamond flew from it's
setting. Like line Of fire, it flashed
over the seat in front and disappeared.
The drummer went after it.
His friends followed, and, apologizing
to the people in front, began to grope.
Those in the immediate vicinity became
interested. and, forgetting the stage, fully
a dozen people oegon looking for the lost
stone.
The ushers came down in body and
searched on hands and knees.
Manager Leath was the only man who
did not sympathise with the drummer.
II hope that he doesn't find it tonight .
he said, land will have the house sifted
tomorrow and win it for myself
The unusual spectacle of section Of
the audience looking under their seats
made the performers uneasy.
The diamond was finally found in the
aisle by agyoung woman who trod upon
it. The drummer thanked her until she
,blushed. Folks looked at the stone, con-
graduated the drummer. and the play
went on.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-16
DEATH OF R. ]. JONES.
Sudden Demise of n We11-Known
pittsylvania Farmer.

DANv1LLE, VA, September 15.-(Spe-
ciai)-Mr. r. j. Jones, well-known
farmer of Pittsylvania county, died at his
home near Design this morning. after an
illness of only few hours. Mr.. Jones
was born in Person county, n. c., 70
years ago, but had resided in P1ttsylvania
more than quarter, of a century.
It was at his home not many months
ago that negro attempted to assault
Mr. Jones. and came near causing a
1ynching The negro was afterwards adj
judged insane.
The deceased had been twice married,
and is survived by his second wife, who
is sister Of Mr.. Green Williams, of this
city. Mr.. Jones was member of the
Methodist church. During the war he
fought bravely in the Confederate ranks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-16
.ATHE Indicted.
WINCHESTER CITIZEN CHARGED
MALPRACTICE IS INVOLVED Y E }
wife of the Accused Died from q
Criminal Operntion-susan Bar
Der, a Notorious Negre.s Charged
with Comp1icity in Crime.

WINCHESTER, VA, September IA
decided sensation was caused here this
afternoon when the grand jury in the.
Corporation Court brought in two indict-
ments against Oscar e. Athey for man.
slaughter in being accessory to the death
of his young wife on July 18th. Mrs.
Athey, it will be remembered, died by.
means of a criminal operation.
The accused is a young man and
member of a well-known family here.
The action Of the grand jury came as
complete surprise to the community, as
Athey, heretofore, had not been consider
ed in connection with the crime.
SUSAN. BARBER INDICTED, TOO.
Stsan Barber a notorious colored aDor-
ZIONIST, had been charged with the crime,
and she, too, was indicted this afternoon
for manslaughter in connection with the
case. It was her testimony at the pre-
5li1ninary hearing, together with admis-
sions made by Athey, that led to his in
dictment.
While Mrs Athey was dying she con-
fessed that the Barber woman had per-
formed the operation upon her, but exon
Grated her husband. Athey, however. at
mitted having gone to the Barber house
Will Ills VIE anu ndllSd III Oil eidJoilAiAlS
room while Susan Barbour gave her the
treatment. The accused is at present in
Cumberland. Md.
SERIOUS RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.
Early yesterday morning Fred Grimm
: .ueinEers OF the
Friendship Cornet band. narrowly escap-
ed being killed in a runway. They were
returning in buggy from a bazaar at
Berryville, where they had played, when
the horse ran off. The animal smashed
the vehicle to pieces, and the young men,
being thrown out were viciously kicked
by the horse. They were found helpless
along the roadside. Grimm's arm was
broken and he received other painful in
juries. Leafe's hip and ankle are bad
~ sprained and he is also cut and bruis-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-16
CITY TO HAVE. BETTER
LIGHTS IN ITS STREETS.
The Passenger and Power Co. Pre-
pairing to Expend $4,000 In
Furnishing Them.

Edward w. Trafford. superintendent Of
light Of the Passenger and Power Com
pany. appeared before the Council Conn
mittee on Light last night and said that
his company is now prepared to comply
with their contract; that they are now
ready to furnish better service In fulfill
ing its contract with the city. His COM
spany is now preparing to expend $4,000
{ In making the necessary changes In
giving the city better lights.
y Mr.. Trafford also suggested new
style arc lamp which will be used in
lighting the streets sof the city.
The Passenger and Power Company
was recently awarded q five-year con-
tract for supplying the city with LIGHTS
at SIS. 900 rear. ofore contracts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-16
FLUVANNA TID-BITs.
Educational Rally on the 26th-Forls
rnion Hnnneninrs

Educational Rally on the 26th-Forls
Union happenings.
FORK UNION, VA. September 10
tSpecial.)-The educational rally which
annually precedes the beginnings of the
sessions of the Fork Union Academy.
will take place this year on the 26th
instant and addresses are to be deliver
ed on the occasion by The Rev. DR.. c..
S. Gardner and the Hon. ]. T. Ellyson
Mrs. w. H. SadIer. on whom surgical
operation was performed a few days since
by DR.. ]. T. Winn, of Richmond. is get
ting well.
Miss Mary NJ snead left to-day for
Rappahannock county. where she has ac-
cepted position as teacher. She will
be accompanied by her brother. Mr.. ].
P. Snead who is to be one of her pupils.
Mr.. G. w. Poland. former employee
in the Office of the Midland Virginian,
has moved to charlottesville. where he
viii continue the business of printing.
A protracted meeting begins to-day at
Zion Methodist church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-16

When a New York drummer walked in
to the lobby of the Academy last night
his coming was heralded by a bright,
flashing light that equalled in power the
CLEAN that is given to Eighth street by
the glittering row Of electric lights that
outline the front Of the Academy.
The penetrating rays were emitted by
a large and lustrous diamond set In a,
heavy gold ring.
IS Henry Drew, who was on the door, was
dazzled. but. by. shielding his eyes with
spne hand and using hts teeth. he was ab1e
to separate the seat coupon end from the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-16
LYNCHBURG AFFAIRS,
MRS. n. K1DpER n. yLoR,s DEATH
IN IOWA on DAY.
A BEAUTY OF B, me YEARS.
Was Daughter of the Late Archer
Harrison, of clnybrooke and Elk
Hin-Two Notable weddings Yes
terda,-condition of the Sick.
A BEAUTY OF B, me YEARS.

LYNcHBURG. VA. September H.
{speoial.)-A telegram received in TINS
city to-day announced the death at her
home In Keokuk Ia. yesterday at
o'clock of Mrs. Lavlnia Taylor. re Oh
DR.. r. Kidder Taylor. Or. and j. Nay-
Tor were until q few years age hts
sf this city, having come here dun, the
war when the Doctor was in charge OF
the medical supplies Of the Confederacy.
The deceased lady was daughter Of
the late Archer Harrison. Of Carysbrooke
and ELK Hill. F'luvanna county. She was
educated In Richmond and was married
at Brandon. on the lower James, to DR..
Taylor, who, like herself. was an irnuae-
date descendant of the first President
Harrison. As young lady, Mrs Taylor
was noted for her great beauty, she being
regarded at one time as one OF tie helies
of the State.
DEATH OF MR.. J. L. EUBANk-
News has been received here OF the
death OF Mr.. John l.. Eubank, Jr., at
the residence Of his mother. Mrs. Matte
w. Eubank, IN Waco, Tex, on the 18th
instant His father, Mr.. FILL Carter Eu-
DaHk, aDQ Jciiii H. iSc't1iih,
were for many years the respective pro-
prietors OF the Healing and Warm
Springs in Bath county, Va. Mr. Eubank
married Miss .Lcwellyn Johnston OF
Waco. who. with one son, survives him
A HOME WEDDING.
At the home Of Mr.. r. T. Butler, tbs
brides father on Harrison street, at 9
o'clock tonight. in the presence Of large
number of friends. Miss Ada Este!e But
Ter was married to Mr.. Ebert II. B. Par
sons. OF Bradstreet's agency. The officiat-
ing minister was Rev. James M OwiEgs,
OF St Pauls Episcopal church. Mr..
Charles G. Bell was best man, and Miss
Bessie @. Butler. maid OF honor. Mr.. and
Mrs. Parsons. after the ceremony. left
for 4 visit to the s,room's former .-'ooc
in Florida
DOYLE-ELLIOTT.
At the church Of the Holy Cross shortly
after o'clock this morning Mrs Mary
Sue Elliott. daughter Of the laie AndrIf'
]. Nolan. was married to Mr. Hugh Doyle,
of Bedford City. the rector, Rev. Father
]. J. McGurk, officiating. The ceremony
was witnessed only by relatives and
friends Of the contracting parties. Mr..
James Mcintyre, Of Bedford CITY, was
best man, and Miss Lily Hancock, Of
West Appomattox. was maid Of honor.
The bride was dressed in a becoming
black 9anlise dress with hat to match.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Doyle
took the morning train for their home at
Bedford City.
Rev. J. Z: Mclaughlin is critically i'll
at his home on Wise street, and his
friends are very anxious regarding his
condition on account Of his great age. he
being considerably over so.
Mr.. Samuel Tyree who Is at the Home
n>As ~ft - ,&ASS
but Is reported as being better to-day
Rev. DR.. Carson's condition remains
practically unchanged.
Rev. +: T: McFaden. who is at ST. An
drew's Home, Is rapidly convalescing.