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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13
A MAJORITY VOTE.
The New Minor Resolution to Invcs-


Tic Ncw nIn6T ReSoIutT0n
tfEntc May Pass.
The significance of the new resolution
introduced by Mr.. John 3. Minor in the
Board of Aldermen Tuesday night, and
adopted without dissenting vote. look
ing to an investigation of the acts of mem
hers of the Council by joint commission
Is the reduction of the appropriation for
the purpose to 500, which will require only
a majority vote of the members pres
ent to adopt. instead Of a three-fourths
vote Of all the members elected. The rcso-
luton as amended makes the number CT
the members Of the joint commission sew
en-. 1t will be up to the lower branch for
action t its next meeting in December.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13

Uncle Billy" Wilson, the custodian and
librarian of the senate, had everything IN
splendid shape for the senators-statlon-
cry pens ink and everything pertaining
10 the work before them
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13

DR.. J. D. Pendleton, for a long time
clerk of the Senate, was on the floor yes
terday shaking hands with his old friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13

Secretary Button, of the senate. and his
staff OF assistants. were on hand early.
They met all demands for information
and bills which had been introduced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13

sioner of the National Board of Trades Oh
washington. D. c.. is in the city. with
view to erllisting the Richmond Chamber
of Commerce in the greater movement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13

There are few lobbyists on hand-fewer
than ever before. This is due to the fact
that no officers are to be elected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13

Senator Don r. Halsey. of LynchturS
the only new member Of the body. has
been assigned the seat vacated by Sena.
tor Opie.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

Senator John n. Opie, of Staunton. has
moved He occupies the seat vacated
by Senator Glass. to the left of the presi-
dent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13

Former Senator Glass was present at
the opening. He spent some time in pre-
senting Senator Halsey to his old col
leagues.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13

and bills which had been introduced.
Former Senator Glass was present at
the opening. He spent some time in pre-
senting Senator Halsey to his old col
leagues.
Secretary Button again presented the
members of the senate with new pocket
| knives. The custom had its origin many,
| many years ago. when quill pens We're
used by the solons and sharp knives were
necessary to fashion the pens.
Lieutenant-G Governor Willard arrived in
the city yesterday from Hot Springs
where he has been spending some time.
He is looking unusually we'll.
Samuel S. P. Patteson, a well-known
former member of the house, was an in
,erested listener to the debate in that
body on the question Of appointing a
steering committee. Mr.. Patteson was
one Of the best representatives Richmond
has had in many years.
Gwynn T. Shepperd, secretary of the
jamestown Ter-Centenary Exposition.
was among the visitors on the floor of the
House. He is working for a $780,
900 State appropriation
Among the Delegates in their seats
was Hon. Robert G. Southall, con-
| gresham elect for the fourth district,
who has not yet resigned his seat In the
general assembly. Mr.. Southall does not
become member of congress until March
4, next, and congress will not convene.
unless in extraordinary session, before
December, 1908. more than twelve months
hence Mr. Southall will hold his member
ship in tho House Of Delegates until he
becomes a member. Of Congress next
March In the event that the General
Assembly continues it's session until that
| time. a special election will have to be
held
The opening Of the session of the Cen
cral Assembly was marked by the atten-
dance of fewer visitors than usual, and
noticeably fewer ladies. Among those
present in the Senate was Mrs. A. J..
Montague. the wife of the Governor. In
the House there We're Just three ladies.
In the galleries were three or four color
ed men and half dozen or more whites.
Speaker Ryan could not find the gaveI
when ha wished to call the House to.
#orde "A page who was directed to- go
and get the gaVelacould NOT Understand
what he via 81 xpected to bring when It
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13

Secretary Button again presented the
members of the senate with new pocket
knives. The custom had it's origin many,
many years ago. when quill pens We're
used by the solons and sharp knives were
necessary to fashion the pens.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Willard arrived in
the city yesterday from Hot Springs
where he has been spending some time.
He is looking unusually we'll
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13
GENERAL ASSEMBLY CAN'T AGREE

on rLAN or DIVIDING WORK.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13

Division Passenger Agent
II Main street Richm,.ns W
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-07
$4,000 Fire in Standish,

Standish, Mich, March 4.-Fire
started on the second floor of the
Standish house Monday morning, and
before it could be checked it had
burned the Standish house. Harry
Blumenthaps clothing store and o. A.
Marfileus's drug store, then leaping
across the street wiped out the big
Sherman house block, including Mrs.
Ryland's millinery store, Willie Woo's
laundry, w. c. Gottemeyer's meat
market, ]. A. Rankin's general stock
OF groceries, etc. BY heroic work the
firemen saved the adjoining buildings.
The loss will reach about $4,000, with
about $4,000 insurance. This is the
worst fire in the history of Standish,
but new fireproof buildings will re-
place the ones burned in a very short
time. The fire caught from a defec-
tive chimney.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-07
A PLEA OF GUILTY.
Entered by Liant K. Salisbury Of
Grand Rapids. .--.-@
MLE0D MAKES SAME PLEA
Ex-City Attorney Reads a Statement
of His Financial TroubIes-Declares
He Didn't Intend to Bribe-Merely
After Money.

Grand Rapids, Mich, March ga
complete surprise was given Tuesday
afternoon when Liant X. Salisbury en-
tered the federal court and pleaded
guilty to the case against him there
He made short statement in his own
behalf and sentence was deferred un-
til today.
S. V. Macleod also pleaded guilty
and sentence was deferred until today.
Salisbury, in entering a plea of
guilty, read statement of his bank
troubles and connection with the wa
ter scandal. He says that he became
involved in debt to the extent of $12,-
600 by stock and grain speculations,
and was extended financial accommo-
dations at the bank by S. V. Macleod.
Later he felt obligated to assist Mac
Leod, and they resorted to further
speculation, increasing the indebted
ness to $4,000 through overdrafts. At
that time Salisbury says he did not I'M
derstand that any criminal conse-
quences were attached to his bank
transactions. This was in December,
1899. In the early part of 1900 he met
r. A. Cameron, the water contract pro-
moter, and planned, through him, to
get $4,000 to settle the bank accounts.
He declares that it was never his pur-
pose to use any of this money for the
bribery, and that he did not even
promise Cameron a contract from the
city.
IL felt that no serious wrong would
be done If those who were seeking to
saddle fraudulent contract upon the
city lost some of the money which
they were so ready to use for corrupt
purposes in the attempt" says Sails
bury.
Having failed to get the $4,000, he
planned and secured the $4,000 which
was sent here, arranged with Macleod
to take care of the bank obligations
and turn over the remainder 20 him.
He declares Macleod gave him some
thing over $4,000 and that he OBJ
tanned enough from other sources to
make up the $4,000, and that it was
returned to Mr. Gates, H. A. Taylor's
agent.
In conclusion, he denies that he
ever, directly or indirectly, offered
money or other inducement to any city
official for the support of any water
proposition.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-07
Probate Order.

State of Michigan, County OF Shiawassee, SIS
AT a sess on Of the Probate Court for said
county, held in the Probate ONCE in the ctyof
COrunna, on Wednesday, The goth day OF
February, in the year one thousand nine hun
dred and two.
Present Matthew Bush. Judge OF Probate. ::
In the matter OF the Estate OF HELEN NJ; :
Hersey deceased; on reading and filing the
petition of o. o. durham, praying that admin
istration of said estate may be granted to
Harry r. Durham or some other suitable per-
son.
IL is ordered. that the Gath day of March
next. at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at said
petition.
And IL is further ordered. that a copy OF this
order be published three successive weeks
previous to said day of hearing, in The Owosso
Times, a newspaper printed and circulating in
said County Of Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH.
Judge. OF Probate.
BY KATHERINE Il. KELSEY.
Probate Reg ster.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-07
Fell Into Boiling Water.

Detroit, Mich, March 3.-Boiling
water claimed another victim Satur-
day in the little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter S. Sample, 1906 Jefferson ave-
nue.. Mrs. Sample placed a bucket of
hot water upon the kitchen floor, and
her son Willie. only a year and eight
months old, backed into the steaming
pail The little fellow was terribly
scalded before the mother could reach
him. DR.. H. G.. Bevington. 15S Bald
win street, was called, but he was I'M
able to save the childs life. Death
came yesterday, after a night of pitt
full suffering. The mother is almost
crazed with grief.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-07
Well Known.

Everybody in Burlington, VT, knows
Chas E. Allen, the genial city clerk.
Mr.. Allen has a word to say about
Downs Elixir.
II have used for many years Downs
Elixir and always with the most graft
flying result. I do not hesitate to give
it my unqualified endorsement and
recommendation as quick and certain
relief and cure for pulmonary and
bronchial diseases"
Downs Elixir is sold by all druggists
at 25cts, 80 cts. and $1.00 per bottle.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-07
Guardian Sale of RealEstate.

State Of Michigan County of Shiawasse, S.
In the matter of the estate of Florence Otis,
Herbert Otis and George Otis. minors
Notice in hereby given, that in pursuanc and
by virtue OF an order granted 10 the under
sgned as guardian of the estate Of said minors
by the Hon. Matthew Bush udge OF Probate in
and for said county on the 18th day OF January,
A. D. 1902, there will be sold at public vendue,
TO the highest bidder At the front door OF the
city hall in the city OF OwOsso, in said county
on Saturday. the 5th day Of April, A. D.. 1S02,
at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon Of said day all the
right, title and interest Of said minors in ane
10 the following described lands and premise
situated in the city of Owosso. county OF Shia
wassee, state OF Michigan, to-wit:
The east one third OF lot seven az in block
twenty-five (22) according 10 the recorded plat
OF the village Of Owosso made by d Gould,
VIII CHI sale Will be mace subject 10 the lease
hold rights of Roth & Sullivan in saidprerad
ises
CHAS ii. OTIS
Guardian of the estate of Florence Otis, Her
bert Gus and George Otis.
Dated. Feb. 20. A. D., 1907.
LYON & HADsALL,
Attorneys for guardian.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-07
wing spring, leaving behind an un.

living spring, leaving behind an I'M
diminished storey
Long ago Thomas DeQuincey made
one of the best of all classifcations of
books. There are excellent books which
no one ever reads through, and there are
other books which no man of sound
heart and clear brain lays aside without
completing These are the two kinds
of books of which DeQuincey speaks in
the quotation below. OF course there
are numberless grades in these two
classes-from the perfect wheat to the
worthless chaff.
There is, first, the literature of
knowledge, and secondly, the literature
of power. The function of the first is to
teach; the function of the second is to
move; the first is a rudder; the second
an oar or sail
Dictionaries and spelling books are
books of knowledge; many books like
Ben Hur are books of power. You get
information from them all, inspiration
from the latter. Bellamy's Looking
Backward stirred the country few
years ago; and yet there was nothing
new in it; it was literature of power
The books that move men do so by viz
tue of their power to penetrate to the
springs of their motives; they reach and
stir the hearts of men. Markham's Man
with the Hoe told no new truths; you
knew no additional fact after reading it.
But there is eternal truth in the poem;
and if you had not lost the power to
perceive truth you were moved; you felt
the power that moved the poet, and be-
came conscious of larger meaning and
a new authority in the still voice that
speaks to every man from the depth of
his own heart. So you knew, if you
took time to reflect, that a new vision of
old truth is better than the learning of
many new facts
1t is not the business of the writer of
these articles to prepare your lists of
books and advise you to buy and read
them You will not buy books till you
feelthe need of reading. But you are
the lecturer Of your grange, and you are
conscious sometimes of a lack of ideas
are at a loss to know what to do and
how to prepare yourself for duties which
are sometimes irksome The books of
power will help you if you will read
them. La almost any book store you
can get Tx Marvels Dream Life for
twenty cents. His Reveries of Bache-
lor is better, and no more expensive.
These are books of the heart; and, while
they will give you never a hint or a sug-
gestion for a program, they will move
you and help you, and by some strange
alchemy your grange will get the ben
eft. The members will discover that
you have sources of power; they may
discover that these sources are within,
and it will do no harm if they discover
that you have merely plowed and har-
rowed fields already sown with heseeds
of truth. Books that move men are the
plows and harrows that prepare the soil
of the soul to produce good crops.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-07
Catarrh Canuot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is blood or constitutional
disease, and in order to cure it you must
take internal remedies Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts di-
rectly on the blood and mucuous
surfaces Halls Catarrh Cure is not a
quack medicine 1t was prescribed by
one of the best physicians in this country
for years, and is regular prescription
1t is composed of the best tonics known,
combined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces
The perfect combination of the two
ingredients is what produces such
wonderful results in curing Catarrh
Send for testimonials free
f. J. CHENEY & Co, Props,
Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-07
Flag Days.

March 8, 1862, Battle between Mon
itor and Merrimac.
March Is, 1866, Andrew jackson born.
March Is, 1851, James Madison born.
March 26, 1S47, Vera Cruz surrender
ed to General Scott
March 30, 1867, Alaska purchased.
March 80, 1870, Fifteenth Amendment
adopted.
March 80, 1902, Easter Sunday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-07
LOST HIS LIMBS.
Vacsar Editor Eel! Under a Flowing
Train.

1~~e' -N'tOT TC!! OFIucT moving
Train.
Millington, Mich, March AZ.
Chester Smith, editor OF the Vassar
Times, attempted to board a freight
train which left here about o'clock
yesterday afternoon, and not being
able to catch car in the center Of
the train, he caught the front end Of
the caboose.
Mr.. Smiths foot slipped and he was
dragged about 20 feet. In letting go,
both his legs were run over by the
rear wheels. He was taken to a doc
tors Office here and both legs were
amputated just below the knees. He
had been married Jam IA to Miss
Mabel Thorpe of Pontiac. 1t is feared
he will not survive.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-07
Twice Escaped from Jail.

Alpena, Mich, March 5.-For the
second time John James, desperate
character, charged with assault, has
made his escape from the county jail
here. He got permission to talk to a
friend over the telephone and bolted
when the sheriff relaxed vigilance.
Cold and hunger aided the officers in
catching him the first time,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-07
TOOK HIS OWN LIFE.
Chelsea Farmer Commits Suicide in
Horrible Manner.

Chelsea, Mich, March 4.-Chelsea
citizens were astounded by the news
which reached this city of the sensa-
tional suicide of John Wurster, we'll
known farmer living about four miles
southeast Of this place.
Wurster was the tenant of the
Wedemeyer farm, where he lived with
the five children of his sister. George
+. Weder eyer. an uncle of the chill
dren, by their mothers second mar
riage, was also an inmate of the home.
Early Sunday morning Wurster went
to the home of neighbor. and secured
his shotgun, which he had loaned
several days ago. Retiring to his own
room at about noon he perfected an
arrangement for his own destruction.
He placed the butt of the gun
against the Dashboard Of the room and
across the butt he laid stick about
Is inches long. To either end of the
stick he attached strings Of stout
Irvine, the other ends of which he tied
to the triggers Of the gun. When all
was ready he loaded the gun, cooked
the hammers, sat down on the floor,
placed the muZzles in his mouth and
drew the gun toward him. Both bar
rels were discharged, and the family,
alarmed at the shot, found Wurster's
body blown half way across the room,
his brains and portions Of his skull
scattered in all directions. Death
must have been instantaneous.
There is no known cause Of the
mans rash deed, unless it might be
the refusal Of his sister, who is mar
ried to one Of the Wedemeyers and
lives in Ann Arbor, to care for the
children by her first marriage, who
had been left with him as guardian.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-07
Notice..

To the owner or owners OF the land herein
named 10 all undischarged recorded mortgages
against said land, or any assignee thereof Of
record:
Take notice, that sale has been lawfully made
of the following described land for unpaid tax es
thereon and that the undersigned has title
thereto under tax deed issued therefor by the
that you are entitled to q reconveyance thereof
at any time within six months after service
upon you of this notice, upon payment to the
chase. together with one hundred per cent
additional thereto and the fees OF the sheriff
for the service or cost Of publication of this
of declaration as commencement OF suit, and
the further sum of five dollars for each descrip
ton, without other additional costs or charges
II payment as aforesaid is not made, the under.
signed will institute procet dings for possessiop
OF the land
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-07

Time is often said to be money, but it
is more-it is life; and yet many who
would cling desperately to life think
nothing of wasting time. Sir John
lubbock
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-07

Nothing else conduces so much to
elevation of thought as does elevation of
action"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-07

The first prerequisite to successful
life is to be good animal. Herbert
Spencer.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-07

Ella-Belle told me that you told her
that secret told you not to tell her.
Stella-She's mean thing. / told
her not to tell you told her.
Ella--Welll told her / wouldn't tell
you she told me-so don't tell did. -
Brooklyn Life.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-07
All who use Atomizers

in treating nasal catarrh will get the
best result from Ely's Liquid Cream
Balm. Price, including spraying tube,
75cts. Sold by druggists or mailed by
Ely Bros, So Warren ST., N. Y.
New Orleans, Sept 1, 1900.
Messrs ELY BROS. Il sold two bottles
of your Liquid Cream Balm to a
customer, VIM. Lamberton, 1415
Delachaise St., New Orleans; he has
used the two bottles, giving him wonder
full and most satisfactory results. GEO.
w. MCDUFF, Pharmacist.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-07
Sold by druggists, price Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.

1T is not what we have, but what we
do with what we have that makes the
real success or failure of life"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-07
A. l.. NICHOLS.
b. 8. SITUATION

Committee on Claims and Accounts reported
favorable on accounts IA above presented
lowed, ayes o, nays 0.
The committee on Claims and Accounts re-
ported favorable on the account of II. " Mann
and moved that the same be allowed and the
City Clerk be instructed to draw an order for
the same, which was carried, ayes 8, nays l..
Aid. Jordan presented the tax receipt of Geo.
Brown, amounting to SS.45, who claimed that he
had been assessed on mortgage, which had
been paid, one year ago. It was moved and
supported that the same be referred TO a special
committee to be appointed by the Mayor, which
YVES carried
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-07

CdSH Oh HHHU MHTCh IvOZ XV,ISD.TB
Respectfully submitted.
JOHN l.. CURTIS, City Treasurer.
Aid. Stratton presented the following report
which was, upon motion, adopted. Ayes 9.
Nays0.
To the Honorable Mayor and Common Council
of the City of Owosso.
Gentlemen Your auditing committee begs
leave to report that we have examined the
books of the City Clerk and City Treasurer for
the month Of February, A. ID. 1902, and find the
same correct
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-07

All of which is respectfully submitted.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
Fred Edwards, Secy.
Aid. Stratton presented the following report
which was upon motion, received and placed on
file.
Owosso, Mich, March l. 1902
To the Honorable Mayor and Common Council
of the City of 0wosso.
Gentlemen: Following is a complete report
of the receipts and expenditures of the City
Treasurer for the month of February A. d.
1902.
Cash on hand Feb. 1.............$ 27, 1886
Feb. 10 BY cash Citizens Saw
ings Bank. 5000
Feb. IL By cash Emily Dodge S.31
% A." Fred Ed
wards commencement. 63599
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-07
s 2l3 IS

2i3 IS
Yours respectfully,
WILLIAM O'CONNOR
Dated at Lansing, Michigan, this 1lth day OF
February A. D.. 1902
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-07

Total...................s l3,372.OO
All ofwhich is respectfully submitted.
FRED EDWARDS, City Clerk.
Aid. Stratton presented following report,
which was upon motion received and ordered
placed on file.
Owosso, Mich, March l, 1902.
To the Honorable Mayor and Common Coun-
ell of the City of Owosso;
Gentlemen Following is report of the re-
ceipts and expenditures of the Board of Public
Works for the month of February, A. d. 1902.
RECEIPTS.
NZ<o.0Z
EXPENDITURES.
To City Order No. $50, ...................... 6992
SUMMARY.
Coal, .................................$ 59.25
General Expense, ................ l,61
Office stamps NORTHUMBERLAND. 400
LlSuO O.UU
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-07
PASSED MARCH 4, 1902.

Resolved, That Owosso Township
Grange No. 1876 protest vigorously
against that clause of the Loud bill
which would place the carriers of the R.
F. D. service under the contract system,
and that the author of the measure
thereby manifests ignorance of the needs
of the service, or a total disregard for
the interests and wishes of those served.
Also that copies of this resolution be
transmitted to Representative Loud, to
our Representative, the Hon. j. w.
Fordney, and to our Senators, Mcmillan
and Burrows.