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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
Cleanliness. md Arsenic.

In Syria and Carinthia there is much
arsenic eating among the peasants. The
women take 1t to give themselves q
good complexion and to make their hair
fine and glossy. The men take 1t be-
cause they believe that 1t gives them
wind in climbing in the chase after
chamois. There is nothing of this sort
In Cornwall and Devon.
In Syria and Carinthia it is known
that an arsenic eater can never be bro
ken of the habit and that If arsenic be
compulsorily kept from the eater death
rapidly ensues. 1t is believed in the
Tamar-and this is perhaps true-that
an arsenic worker is fit for no other
work. He must remain at this occupa-
ton. Health and breath fail him at
other employments. Eventually II may
be that chronic arsenical poisoning en-
sues. But this may be STAYED off, If not
wholly prevented. by scrupulous clean
Illness. by care taken not only to wash
In the changing house." but to battle
freely at home. AS one of the foremen
said to the writer. Against arsenic the
best antidote is soap taken externally"
Chambers Journal
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
A TORTURiNG ROBBERY.
Woman's Feet Burned Until She Con
fessed Hiding Place of Money.

Clearfield, Pa, July 1.-The details
Of torturing robbery have just
reached Cearfield. While ,he husband
Of Mrs. Miles ORourke of Woodward
township was absent a stranger called
at the house and asked Mrs. O'Rourke
for something to eat.
She gave him some buns and was
preparing some coffee at the stove
when the man struck her on the back
OF the head. leaving her semiconscious.
He then bound her in a chair and de-
manded where the family kept its mon
ey. At first she refused to divulge the
hiding place. The man lighted lamp
and applied the flames to her feet. The
pain caused her to point out the place
where the money was hidden. The
sum was trifle over $4,000.
In his hurry to get away from the
house the robber dropped part of the
money, which Mrs. O'Rourke picked up
and placed in the bosom of her dress.
The man missed 1t and returned pre-
pared to torture her further. A noise
outside of the house frightened him
and he left hastily.
The authorities have offered re-
ward of $500 for information that will
lead to the arrest of the thief
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
ADMINISTERED IN CkPSULS
Fourteen Government Employees Stood
the Test Since Last December
SaIycylac Acid Next to Be Expert.
mented With.

Washington, July 1.-The first Of the
series of experiments to test the effect
of preservative chemicals used upon
foods, which the secretary Of agricul-
ture was authorized to conduct by act
of congress, concluded with dinner
Tuesday. The experiments began last
December and have proceeded contin-
uously ever since, under the personal
direction of DR.. Wiley, chief Of the
chemical bureau.
The preservatives used thus far are
borax and boracic acid. and it is the
intention to continue the investigation
after a rest of three months.
Neither DR.. Wiley nor other authori-
ties of the agricultural department
will consent to give out the results OBJ
tanned until there shall be time to get
the facts together so as to present
them in official form.
Speaking in general terms, Dr.Wiley
said there had been clas5 Of fourteen
men, all of them engaged in depart
ments. 1--WE have not" said the doc
tor, administered the preservative
with the food, but have given it sep
erately, generally in capsules. We
have observed the effect on the assim-
ilation of food, and we have carefully
noted all increase or decrease in
weight following certain prescribed
course. We have recorded with care
the effect of the preservatives on the
composition of the blood. may say
in a general way, that we found that
fully nine-tenths of the chemicals
passed out through the kidneys and
most of the remainder in the perspira-
ton"
DR.. Wiley says that salycylac acid
will be the next article experimental
with.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
Little NeWsboy Murdered.

Rockford, ILL.,, July 1.-The dead
body Of Richard Tibbits, a 7-year-old
newsboy, was found in deserted place
a mile and a half from the city limits
Tuesday afternoon. The child had
practically been disemboweled, the
chest being split open as though with
sharp knife. In his throat was
stuffed an old handkerchief. His
hands were bound by his suspenders,
which were tied in hard knot Be-
side him lay his unsold papers, a bag
of candy and some pennies. The lad
disappeared from his home eight days
ago. A companion of his own age de-
clared he bad been drowned in the
river three miles from where the body
was found, and fruitless search had
been made in this direction.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
Boys Sad Death.

Benton Harbor, Mich, July 1.-The
Seath Of Edward F. Bard, Jr. here was
under sad circumstances, the real
cause of the lads sickness not being
known until shortly before he passed
away, when he told his parents he had
been kicked on the knee three weeks
ago by boys, while scuffiing. Ten days
ago the lads pet dog was killed by
street car and the courage which had
buoyed him up failed. Blood poisoning
set in the injured knee week ago and
two operations were performed, but
without relief The boy was II years
old and a son of Edward Bard. former
auditor of the Milwaukee, Benton Har-
Dor & Columbus railway.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
Commissioners Notice.

In the matter of the estate of Charles A.
Baldwin. deceased.
We. the undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush. Judge Of Probate
in and for the county OF Shiawassee, Stated
Michigan, commissioners TO receive, exanfinsy
and adjust all claims and demands of ALL per-
sons against said estate, do hereby give notice
that we will meet at the ONCE of George w
Loring. In the city OF Owosso, in said county on
Monday, the Gath day of August, A. D.. 1908, and
on the 25th day of November A. D.. 1908, at ten
o clock in the forenoon of each OF said days for
the purpose OF receiving and adjusting all claims
against said estate and that six months from
the 25th day of May, A. D.. 1903 are allowed TO
creditors TO present their claims TO said Com.
missioners for adjustment and allowance.
Dated, the s5th day OF May, A. D.. 1903.
MORRIS w. SoUTHARD,
CLARK ID. SMITH,
Go,, test rra
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
Crippled by LIGHTNING,

Traverse City, Mich, July Dur.
ing a severe electric storm Tuesday
morning the residence Of James Fo.
garty was badly damaged by lightning.
Mrs. E. Grain, while pumping water,
received a severe shock. The pump
was ten feet from the house and the
fluid struck a telephone wire. Mrs.
Grain was crippled and her vocal
chords paralyzed. There was a heavy
rainfall lasting three hours.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
Commissioners Motto 3.

In the matter of the estate Of Olive Austin,
deceased -
We, the undersigned, having been appointB
by the Hon. Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate In
and for the county of Shiawassee, state OF
Michigan, commissioners to receive, examine,
and adjust all claims and demands OF all per-
sons against said estate. do hereby give notice,
that we will meet at the ONCE of Albert l..
Chandler, In Corunna, in said county on
on Monday, the 14th day OF September, A.
~ 1903, and on the 18th day of December, A. D.,
1863 at ten o'olock in the forenoon OF ench OF
SAD avs, Tor the purpose OF receiving and
adjusting all claims against said estate and
tnat SIX months from the 18th day OF June, A.
ID. 1908, are allowed to creditors 10 present their
and allowance.
Dated, the 18th day Of June, A. d.. 1903
HORACE SHERMAN,
JOHN BUTCHER, JR
ALBERT L. CHANDLER.
Commissioners
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
Commissioners Notice.

In the matter of the estate of Minnie j.
Hamblin, deceased.
We, the undersigned. having been appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush. Judge Of Probate in
and for the county OF Shtawassee, State OF
and adjust all claims and demands of all per-
sons against said estate, do hereby give notice,
that we will meet at the ONCE of Laurance A.
Hamblin, IN the city OF Owoss o. in said county
on Monday, the 10th day Of August 1908, and on
the nth day of November, A. D., 1903. at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon Of each of said days, for
the purpose of receiving and adjusting all
claims against said estate and that six months
from the 18th day of May 1908 are allowed 10
creditors to present their claims 10 said CON-
missioners for adjustment and allowance
Dated. the 14th day OF May. 1908.
EGBERT M. MILLER.
CHARLES + HERSHEY,
Coumf
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
Judson Makes Changes.

Detroit, Mich, July 1.-State Oil In.
spector Bill" Judson has fired four
deputies and has established a new
district, with headquarters at Saginaw.
His new appointees are J. ]. Jucket Of
Homer, to take the place of w. j. Gar
field; o. L. Tomlnson of Plainwell
succeeding John Whitbeck of Fenville;
A. L. Stevens of st. Joseph is succeed
ed by j. ]. Lavette of Cassapolis, and
Robert j. Bates of the 500 gets the
place of A. F. Howard of Munising.
Fred Duston gets the new deputyship
at Saginaw. Campbell of Detroit is to
be re-appointed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
Commissioners Notice.

In the matter of the estate Of Frank p.
King, deceased.
We, the undersigned. having been appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush. Judge of Probate
In and for the county OF Shiawassee, State of
and adjust all claims and demands Of all per-
sons against said estate. do.hereby give notice,
that we will meet at the store of James Z. Ag
on Monday. the 18th day OF August. 1903
and on the 18th day OF November, A. D. 1908, at
ten O'Clock in the forenoon of each of said days,
for the purpose OF receiving and adjusting all
claims against said estate, and that six months
from the 18th day OF May, 1908, are allowed
creditors to present their claims to said COM
missioners for adjustment and allowance.
Dated, the 14th day Of May. 1903
JAMES z. AGNEw, JR.,
RICHARD RoURKE,
Commissioners.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
Huqo's Home Given to Paris.

Paris, July 1.-The historic mansion
on the Place des Vos, in which Victor
Hugo spent the most active years Of
his life, was Tuesday formally present
ed to the municipality of Paris by the
grandchildren and other kin of the
great author. The event attracted
widespread interest in literary circles.
The condition of the mansion is much
the same as wnen Victor Hugo occu-
pied it, besides being filled with many
valuable souvenirs of his work, a H.
brary of 5000 volumes and collection
of the authors drawings and wood
carvings
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
WHEN WOMAN PROPOSES.
Methods of the Hungarian Gypsfes
and Burmese Maidens.


In England leap year is supposed to
confer upon the fair sex the privilege
Of choosing her life partner for better
or for worse, but the custom is more
honored in the breach than in the OBJ
servance. The gypsies, especially in
Hungary. enjoy and make very extern
sive use of the right at all times in ac-
cordance with an ancient custom. Thus
a manageable young gypsy girl in the
land of the Magyars as soon as her
heart is smitten takes good care that
the smiter shall hear of the havoc he
has wrought and have a chance of con-
soling he:. With this praiseworthy~ OBJ
dited, places a coin in piece of dough,
bakes it and throws the cake and billet
douX during the night into the bed
chamber OF her bridegroom elect Then
she possesses her soul in patience and
awaits developments.
The Burmese maiden begins her mar
riage campaign at much earlier stage.
In order to get together goodly gath
ering of young men from whom to
choose she places lamp in her window
at night-it is known as ''the lamp Of
love"-and entices all those youths who
are candidates for the order of Bene-
dict. In sunny Andalusia the peasant
girl whose heart has been stolen by
stalwart young husbandman prepares
tasty pumpkin cake and sends it to
his home. If he eats it-and the Anda-
lusian girls take good care to make 1t
highly edible-the pair are forthwith
Observation-Disclosures Telegraph.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
WAS he KILLED?
Evidence Of Murder and c. M. Myers
MISSING.

Evidence Of Murder and c. M. Myers
Missing.
st. Joseph, Mich, July 1.-The find.
in gof a coat and blood-stained hand
.kerchief in the Catholic cemetery here
Sunday night was at first considered
the result of spree OF some drunken
hobo, but officers are now looking for
G. NJ. Myers of Chicago, who dlsap-
peared some time ago.
The pockets Of the coat found'in the
cemetery contained letter addressed
to c. NJ. Myers, Chicago, which gives
reason 10 the theory of foul play. The
hat found was crushed as if by some
severe blow.
II is believed Myers met his death
in the cemetery and that his body was
thrown into the lake or is hidden in
the woods.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
Electric Car Overturned.

Bay City, Mich, July Am electric
car, crowded with people coming from
Wenona Beach, was overturned at a
switch four miles from the city late
last night. The car turned nearly up
side down. About dozen people were
slightly bruised, the escape of some Of
them from death being miraculous.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
III WILL COME BACK.
Some Owosso Residents Have Learn
ed How to Keep 1t Away.

ed How to Keep 1t Away.
Your back may not ache very long.
But the ache will return shortly,
Comes oftner-stays longer
Unless the kidneys are relieved.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure all kidney
ills.
Owosso people endorse them.
Mrs. f. Kennedy, Of 9O2 Corunna
avenue, says; "There was constant
heavy aching pain through my loius
and kidneys and frequent attacks Of
persistent headache and spells of dizzi-
ness. The kidney secretions became
affected, were unnatural in appearance
and deposited a reddish sediment. AT
different times saw Doan's Kidney
Pills highly recommended for these
troubles and / procured box at john
son & Henderson's drug store. / never
had any remedy do me so much good. "
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y,
sole agents for the U. S. Remember
the name Doan's. and take no substitute.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
Men Hurt by Ealllna Crane.

st. Clair, Mich, July IA huge
travelling crane in the Columbia Iron
works fell with crash Tuesday after
noon, injurng four men, one of whom
1t Is thought cannot live. Marshall M.
McKinnon Of this city was struck by
the crane as 1t fell and was taken from
the wreck in an unconscious condition.
His head is split open and he is badly
bruised. His condition is critical.
Workmen employed at the works say
the accident was due to faulty con.
struction.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
Patriotic PRIVILEGES.

Detroit, Mich, July 1.-The small
DO yand the adult OF the same frame
Of mind may fire of torpedos and fire.
works to their hearts content on the
coming Fourth as long es they keep
300 feet away from hospitals and draw
the line at dynamite, according to May.
or Maybury's proclamation.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
THE AGILE OSPREY.
Hungry BirG and Tragedy of N
Trout stream.

Trout stream.
\ big brown and white bird came
sailing up the trout stream, his long
wings stretched far out TO right and
left. He flew slowly. for lie was look
ing for something-something that he
wanted Very much. He was doing his
family marketing. Up in the top OF a
big pine tree mile away his wife was
sitting on nest full OF eggs, and 1t
was both his duty and his pleasure to
find supper for her. Suddenly he
stopped short He had caught sight of
the thing for which he was searching
dusky. shad9wy shape, with an out
line like that OF q submarine torpedo
boat, lying moveless in the clear water.
For just an instant he seemed TO hang
poised in the air, but it.was only long
enough to change the direction of his
motion; then down he went with a
rush and swoop.
The brook trout saw him coming and
tried to dart away, but it was too late.
With mighty splash the osprey
struck the stream and went clear I'M
der and out Of sight, while the water
boiled and surged over him. He could
not see for the commotion about him,
but his aim had been true, and his out
stretched feet touched slippery,
Shiny, wriggling body that was just
beginning to gather Roadway.
Quicker than wink his toes closed
about it and his sharp talons sank
deep into the trout's flesh. Then up he
came, rising out of the stream like
some tabled monster of old and shak-
ing the water from his feathers in a
shower Of flying drops. Every thread
of muscle in his wings and breast was
working with all its might to lift that
heavy trout. Up went the birds great
pinions till they were straight above
him; then down they came, flashing the
air like whips. Up again and down, up
and down, up and down, harder and
faster and fiercer, and little by little
he and his victim rose from the stream
till at last they were clear of the tree
tops, then straight away to the nest
in the old pine, where the wife was
waiting to make them both welcome
W. D. Hubert in Leslie's Monthly.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
Pope Took a Drive.

Rome, July 1.-The pope descended
to the Vatican gardens Tuesday morn
ing for the first time this year, and
was driven about for an hour and a
half. He seemed to enjoy the open
air immensely and noticed the changes
made in the gardens since last year
He was specially interested in the
growth Of the vines planted by him.
self and made inquiries regarding the
prospects of the vintage.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
Has She Indecdi

Since the age at which girl be-
comes attractive has been so much adj
vanced and the matured maiden and
matron of experience have taken COM
plete possession of the field the very
young girl who was once the .novelist's
Ideal and the young mans fancy has
well night disappeared from view
Lady's Pictorial.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
Woman Drowned Herself.

Port Huron, Mich, July 1.-Word
has been received by the police here
that Mrs. Manski, residing at Point
Edward, had committed suicide by
jumping from the Grand Trunk dock
at that point. She was demented. A
large meat knife taken from the house
was found on the edge of the dock.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
SI8.7S Chicago to Denver, Colorado
Springs and Pueblo;

$1,000 to Deadwood, Hot Springs, So.
Oak, Casper, Wyo., and intermediate
points, via Chicago & North Western
R'y. Oneway second-class tickets on
sale May 10, June 2 and 16, July and
81, August and 1S, and September
and Is. Correspondingly low rates
from all points east. Fast trains Ser
vice unexcelled. For particulars apply
to your nearest agent or address w. II.
Guerin, II Campus-M artius, Detroit,
Mich.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
Excursions to Colorado, Utah and 9th
er Western Resorts Via Grand
Trunk Railway System.

Reduced fare tickets ON sale daily,
June LIST to September both, 1903 in
elusive, valid returning to and includ-
ing Oct. 31st, 1908. For rates, destina-
ton and further information call on
our local agent or write Geo. w. Vaux,
A. G. p. q T. A Advertising Depart
ment, Chicago, Ill.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
Found Dead In a Cistern.

Saginaw, Mich, July 1.-The body
Of Mrs. J. 8. Barrett, a prominent
church worker living on the west side.
was found in the cistern yesterday.
She was well and in good spirits when
her husband left for his work. An in.
quest will be held.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
Shiawassee County Women

Or man can have a good business in
their own town taking orders for large
Mfg. Co. whose goods have been hand
led wholly by local agents for % years
and who earn good wages the year
round. If you want business not re-
quiring capital, wherein you can make
money in your spare time, send letter
today for full particulars to A. Lea
Wade, Genl. Agt (W-136) Boston. Mass.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
Notice Of Attachment

State OF Michigan. the Circuit CONT ,o~ ,.o
County of Shiawassee io' 'Do
Mary j. Estey, plaintiff VS. Frank 7. Harris.
defendant. - .'"tiiS'
To whom II NAV Concern: Take notice thar
writ OF attachment has issued in said cause
from SAID Court on March twenty nth. 1904 az
defendant for the sum OF two hundred so,iars
twenty seventh. 1908. Afii
Dated, May second 1908
SELDEN s. MINER,
Attorney for Plaintiff
Owosso Mich
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
$4,000 to CoIorado and Return

Via Chicago q North Western Ry
First class tickets from Chicago to Den
ver Colorado Springs and Pueblo, daily
beginning June 1. Correspondingly low
rates from all point east Only one
night to Denver from Chicago and the
central states. Two fast trains daily.
Personally conducted excursion in tour
list sleeping cars.
w. H. Guerin, II Campus Martius,
Detroit, Mich. 7-1y
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03

wANTED-SEvERAL INDUSTRIOUS PER.
sons In each state TO travel for house estab.
nsned eleven years and with a large capital. TO
and profitable line. Permanent engagement.
Meesly cash salary OF SIS and all travelling ex.
penses ana MOTEL bills advanced In cash each
week. Experience not essential Mention ref.
erence and enclose self. addressed envelope.
THE NATIONAL, e34 Dearborn ST., Chicago.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
Many Children are sIckrv.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
children, used by Mother Gray, nurse
in Childrens Home, New York, Break
up colds in "a hours, cure feverishness,
headache, stomach troubles, teething
disorders, and destroy worms. At all
druggists. 25c. Sample mailed FREE.
Address, Allen S. Olmstead, Leroy, N.
Y.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-07-03
A Certain Cure For chlIbIsins.

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, powder. 1t cures chilblains.
frostbites, damp, sweating. swollen
feet At al druggists and shoe stores,
25c hAG-ExG e
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-11-07
A Repertoire Company.

Conroy and Mack and their company
of players will be the attraction at the
Colonial Theatre for FIVE nights and
Saturday matinee starting Tuesday even
ing Nov. 10. During their engagement
here they will present a number OF well
known and successful plays such as "A
Young Girl Saved" "A Womans Love.
"For Toms Sake and many others in
GLIDING the big Melodrama success the
Light of Gotham" All of these plays
have been leased on royalty by Conroy
and Mack for this season at big expense.
With all of these productions they carry
all of the scenery and light effects and
the same will be produced in excellent
manner. There will be an entire change
of program every night during their en-
gagement, one lady will be admitted
free with every IS cent ticket on lower
floor. Tuesday night. if exchanged at the
advance sale before p. m.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-11-07
1.-THE Christian" AT Colonial.

The engagement of Saratoga" now
playing at the Academy OF Music, Balti-
more, which was to have played at Col
onial theatre next Monday night. has
been Cancelled as Saratoga" closes in
Baltimore and cancels all Southern
towns. The Christian that dramatic
version of Hall Gaines absorbing story
will be played here in its place on next
Monday night, November 9, with Blanca
West as GLORY Quayle'' and Lionel
Adams as ''John Storm. the character
of the title. Few melodramas have
achieved the success ofthis one not even
IN this city but throughout the country as
well as where this play was Miss Aliens
chief success. This production has won
favor and IT Is reasonable to suppose that
the present revival will attract large at
tention inasmuch as the company is so
well adapted to the requirement of the
many important roles.