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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23
Killed BY A Fall.

George Mckenzie, a painter who made
his home with an uncle, George McKen-
zie, Sr., west of the city, was found dead
in shed at the rear Of w. A. Richard
sons store on South Washington street,
Monday afternoon. He lay in pool of
blood, and had evidently been dead some
hours.
Coroner Hiram Monroe impanelled a
jury consisting of G.. W. Loring, J. D..
Estes, j. w. Jordan, G.. b. Symes, F..
E. Brooks and Moses Keyte, and on
Tuesday afternoon verdict was render
ed of death by accident.
Mckenzie who was subject to periodi-
cal sprees, was drinking heavily Monday,
and at noon left Main street saloon
where he had been refused drink, TAX
ing to the alley to reach the back door
of Washington street place. He step
ped into the shed, slipped on piece Of
ice and fell, striking heavily upon the
corner of box in the shed. This cut a
hole in his forehead and caused hemor
rhage of the brain.
. Mckenzie was about 45 years of age
and unmarried. He was cousin Of
Supervisor George Mckenzie, of Owosso
township. and W. E. Mckenzie, of
Owosso He had well o-do relatives in
Belleville, Ont. 70
The funeral of the Unfortunate man
took place this afternoon at Asbury M.
u. church. Rev. Benson officiating. In
ternment took place at the Dewey
cemetery.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23

Hypnotist E. E. Knowles had consider
able trouble during his appearance in
Owosso. The famous blind fold drive
which he takes about the street in search
of some article hidden by another per-
son, was pronounced fake by one of
the judges, who says the hood wink
which Knowles uses is transparent.
Knowles property man skipped out
with $25 of the hypnotist's money, but
was arrested in Ann Arbor and released
on repaying it together with the COSTS
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23
Annual Elections.
PROHIBITION ALLIANCE

PROHIBITION ALLIANCE.
The Prohibition Alliance has electe
the following officers:
President-D. M Christian.
Vice President-H. w. Parker.
Secretary-A. j. Cadman.
Treasurer George Sweet.
Marshal-S. III. Alliton.
FIRST NJ. e. LADIES AID SOCIETY.
President--Mrs. d. M. Christian.
1st Vice Pres-Mrs. HI. r. LOCKER
I'd &c 4" Mrs. q. B. Hitler.
Sd :" q" Mrs l.. s. Benson.
Secretary-Mrs. w. HI. Traver.
Treasurer John Goodwin.
OAK HILL BOARD.
PRESIDENT. T. Mabin.
Vice President-Dr. b. S. Knapp.
Clerk-G, r. Lyon.
Treasurer-E. M. Miller.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23
20 Years Of Life

is the average time allotted for a well
cared for Plow. If plow is to be your
working companion for SO many years.
why not keep good company, the best
is none too good for you. 1t is also very
necessary to know that you can be SUD
piled promptly with extras of all kinds
to fit your plow.
Hundreds of the best farmers insist
the lie Roy Plow" is the best made.
Easy Draft" and Easy to Hold ;"
They are made by q strong Comnanv
Not in Trust. You can see them ~
Hartshorn q Son, Owosso, Michigan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23
The Committee Speaks.

EDITOR TIMEs:-It is true the city
coal committee stopped ordering coal
for time. AS one dealer was selling
= choHro~ th"r We were, it was sug-
sested b. L. warls at meeting OF the
committee to stop for a time and see if
5he dealers would raise prices After
the prices went up, Ketcham and my
self Thought it time 70 order some more.
We telephone Edwards, but he was
not in hFchsn saw him next day aud
lo lelnsed " act. We wanted him to
get all the coal he could for the price he
claimed. Yours,
JOHN J. BROWN,
j. r. KETCHAM.
Owosso, Jan. 90, 1908
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23
Do Your Clothes Look Yellow,

II so, use Red Cross Ball Blue, it will
make them white as snow. Large or.
package, cts.
Clear white clothes are a sign that
the housekeeper uses Red Cross Ball
Blue. Large 2 or. package, o cents.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-01-23

u you wish Beautiful Clear White
Clothes,
use Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 2 OF.
package, all grocers, 8 cts.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19
HAVING FUN Win GOODWIN.
"Mineral Water, Forced Down His
Throat by Cow Boy at Charleston.

The following from the Dispatch
will be read with lots of amusement
by the many friends of Mr.. Good
win in Morgantown and the county.
1t was sent from Charleston;
Third House attaches and others
are enjoying story told at the ex-
pense of Prosecuting Attorney Good
win of Morgantown, who is here
fighting the Augusta county bill.
The other night he dropped into
room 80 at the Ruffner and refused
all invitations to partake of the min
eral water on the mantel and side
board. Now it happens that Dele
gate Gregory of Tyler county among
bountiful supply of clothes has
Texas cowboys outfit, revolvers,
sombrero and so on. He was pre-
vailed on to arrive on the scene
logged out in dime novel fashion,
his long hair helping out the effect,
and after preliminary war whoop he
shot few times at the chandelier
and then drawing his guns on the
amazed Morgantown attorney said,
"Stranger, you must drink with me
or shoot" To make long story
short, Mr.. Goodwin conceded with
the cowboys views, for everybody
else in the room seemed to regard
the armed and dangerous looking
visitor as genuine Western despera-
do and tried to hunt cover under
tables and elsewhere, so what could
the young man do? Under the cir
cumstances Mr.. Goodwin partook
of the mineral water and the other
inmates also fell in line when the
cowboy took another hesve at his
cartridge belt. All got real sociabIe
until the wee small hours, and it IS
said that Mr.. Goodwin hasn't yet
learned of the fake. dominion.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19
rEPRIToRrAL GOVERNMENT.
Intolerable For Ne. Bat Al Eight For
Women, According To The Leglsla-
ture Or Neu Mexico

The memorial for statehooh pass
ed by the Legislature of New
Mexico last week contained this
paragraphs:
"a Territorial form of government
Is intolerablc and obnoxious TO a
free and ambitious people. because
il is an incongruity under American
institutions and should be maintain
ed only SO long as is absolutely nee
esssry 10 prepare its people for self
government. and because it is a de-
nial of the right of the people to
take part in the affairs of the nation
which requires allegiance aud sup
port from them"
This is all very true, but does
New Mexico intend TO perpetuate
this ''intolerable and obnoxious in
congruity" by denying to women,
in its constitution for statehood,
THIS right TO take part in the affairs
of the nation which requires ahegi-
ance and support from them7 Here
is this body of men in possession
of the full right to manage all their
own home or local affairs, but so
dissatisfied with this right to this
limited power that they demand of
Congress the extension of this right
to'that participation in the affairs
of the whole nation. And yet only
one year ago, when the women of
New Mexico petitioned simply for
schools suffrage right merely
to vote in management OF the schools
in the Territory-their bill was
voted down by this very Legislature
with jeers, laughter and insulting
remarks. II women had any au-
thority they would say. Let the
men of New Mexico have no further
extension of rights till they grant to
women just share of those now
belonging to the citizens of Ter
ritory"
IDA HUsrFD HARPER,
In NEW YORK SUN.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19
MODERN GEOGRAPHY.

A city is an incorporated town
with a mayor, who believes the
whole world shakes when he hap
pens TO fall fiat on the crosswalk.
What is commerce.
Borrowing FIVE dollars for day
or two, and lodging the lender for
year or two.
Name the different races.
Horse race, boat race, bicycle
race and racing around to find a
man to endorse your note.
Into how many classes is man
hood divided
six--being enlightened, civilized,
half civilized, savage, not worth a
cent and Office holders.
What nations are called enlight-
enedp
Those who have the most wars
and wors, laws, ADD produce the
greatest criminals.
How many motions has the carlhp
That's according TO how You mix
your drinks and which way you 20
home.
What is the earth's axis2
The line between the prices Of
coal and what you would like to
pay.
What causes day and niqht1
Day is caused by night getting
tired out. Night is caused BY turn.
ing the current on the street lights.
What is map7
a map is a drawing to snow where
Smith stood when Jones gave him a
life under the eye.
What is mariners compass9
A jug holding four gallons.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19
Don't forget the old man

DOnt forget the Old man
with the fish on his back.
For nearly thirty years he
has been travelling around the
world, and is still travelling,
bringing health and comfort
wherever he goes.
To the consumptive he
brings the strength and flesh
he so much needs.
To all weak and sickly
children he gives rich and
strengthening food.
To thin and pale persons
he gives new firm flesh and
rich red blood.
Children who first saw the
old man with the fish are now
grown up and have children
Of their own.
He stands for SCOTS EmuI-
sion Of pure cod liver ola
delightful food and a natural
tonic for children, for old folks
and for all who need flesh and
strength.
noscoTrT, g BOVINE, Chemists.
300. and Sf.OOs al drueal sfaD. N'
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19
The Old Reliable Family Companion
THE WHEELING
Weekly Register
Brighter and Better than Ever
$500 ONE DOLLAR

The Old Reliable Wheeling Weekly Reg.
ister will be Brighter. Better, More Inter
esting. il possible 10 az classes OF West
Virginians and those OF nearby States than
during any other year OF its history
The West Virginia Legislature Is in ses.
read the daily proceedings OF the stale
law making body lie must keep posted as
to how much taxes he Is TO be burdencd
with.
The Register has correspondents al both
washington and Charleston. who will keep
its readers posted on the happen nes az
each point
The Registers service az Charleston IS
not equaied BY any other paper
II you want the best for the least money
subscribe for the Register. Other cheap
foreign papers viii be offered 10 you but
you viii only get the full complete home
news through the Register
Sample copies free
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19
TO BENEFIT rHE BLIND.
senator EIkins Bill To Help Circulate
Literature for Biisd Headers.

The House Committee on post
Offices and post roads has recon-
mended the passage Of Senator
Elkins' bill, which passed the Senate
June IS last. providing 'rhat books,
pamphlets and other reading matter
in raised characters for the use OF
the blind, whether prepared by
hand or printed in single volumes
or in packages, and containing no
advertising matter whatever, I'M
sealed and not exceeding ten
pounds IN weight, when sent by
public institutions for the. blind as
a loan to blind readeis, or when re-
turned by the latter to such institu-
tons, shall be transmitted in the
UnitcdStates mails free of postage"
The object of the bill is to put
reading matter within reach of the
blind people of the United States.
According to the last census there
are IN the United States, about So, :
900 blind persons, over I, 900 being
in West Virginia.
The great cost of books printed
for the blind places them beyond
the reach of any but the wealthy.
A dictionary, for example, sells for
$50, an English grammar $40, and
Bible sells at cost 81. The char
acter Of the type in which books
for the blind are printed makes
them cumbersome. Robinson's
arithmetic, foi example, appears in
six volumes, the Bible in eleven
volumes, and the dictionary in
eighteen volumes. The expense,
therefore, and great amount of
space which these books occupy
make it impossible for the great
majority of blind persons, to pos.
sess library containing any con-
siderable number of books.
The national government has al.
ready established a precedent for
philanthropic legislation of this
character in behalf of the blind.
For some years the interest on
ss5o,ooo has been given annually
to the American Printing House for
the Blind at Louisville, KY. This
sum of Sic. 900 year is used for
printing books for the blind which
are distributed prorata among the
schools for the blind. There are
80 public schools and private
schools for The education of the
blind which receive the books pub.
lished with this fund. The princi.
pals of these schools are trustees
of the fund and appoint a publica-
lion committee. This committee
selects the books that are to be pub
lished. There are in these schools
about 1000 pupils. This bill sim.
ply enlarges the scope and efficiency
of the work for the amelioration
of the condition of the blind already
undertaken by the general govern
ment. There is no daily paper
published in the country in char
acters for the blind; only one week
ly and three monthly papers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

STATE Or WEsT VIRGINIA:
Az rules held in the clerks Office OF the
circuit Court TOR the county OF Preston.
on the FIRST Monday of February 1904.
Henry r. Garlitz
Martha Conley SSarlitz
The object of this sui: is to obtain
divorce vinculo matrimonii from the
defendant.
And II appearing from an affidavit fled
N said cause that the defendant Martha
Soniey Gariitz Is not a resident of this
state. on motion Of the plaintiff il is order.
ed that the said defendant be required TO
appear within one month after the date Of
tue hrst publication OF this order aud do
what - necessary TO protect her interests.
II Is further ordered that this order be
published and posted as required by law
a copy Ieste. w. WATSON, Clerk.
Published FIRST time. February s. Ieo3
Attest; w. WATSON Clerk
w BRowN Counsel for plaintiff
2.SIoo3.4t$t.4s.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19
SOME ARIZONA kCKlETS.

The paragraph going the rounds
to the effect that our mother-in- law
died under suspicious circumstances
gets wobbly In the knees when we
state that we are still an old bachelor
and never had a mo,her-in-law to
kill off.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19

The Presidents persistent refusal
to reopen the postoffce at Indiano-
ia Miss, is making much trouble
for the postofice authorities. The
white people Of the town have made
an arrangement with a white carrier
who brings them their mail but the
negroes have no such arrangement
and as consequences their letters
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19

A compromise on the Statehood
bill is confidently expected by the
leaders of both factions in the Sem
ate within day or two. The com
promise will either admit the three
territories as two States, combining
New Mexico and Arizona under
the name of the latter, or provide
for the immediate admission of Ok
lahoma and authorized the Presi-
dent to admit the two others by
proclamation when they shall have
complied with certain prescribed
conditions. The acceptance of the
compromise plan by the Senate lead
ers constitutes decided victory for
the Democrats who have stood
squarely on the Statehood PROPOSE
ton and whose firm support has en-
abled Senator Quay, who lead the
fight to force the opponents to
compromise.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19
WEST BOUND

No. ~ IL the regular accommod alton roIn<
west and stops at all stations s'~
Trains marked q, stop regularfy ana trst,
marked Fare flag stations. othertrains do nss
rains marked stop TO receive and dis
express. Nv o"Nh"ko of
-. ~; ~, MsnrIs, Manager Passenger Trsfno.
v. w. bAssEIT, General PASSENGER Agent,
baltimore. Nd.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19

aud numerous remittances are ac-
cumulating in the postoffice at
Greensburg where Indranola mail
now goes 10 the prejudice of the SER
vice and the Inconvenience OF the
postmaster at that place. The &C.
cumulation is also making trouble
for the money order seryice-as many
employers have sent money orders
to negro employees for small
amounts and they are not being
cashed as the negroes do not know
that they are there. The authori-
ties have advertised the fact but
the negroes do not read the papers
so they cannot be reached in that
way.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19

DoTvitt'a vixen 1razo1 9a1ve.
The only positive cure for blind bleeding
itching and pfoiruding plies. cuts burns
bruises eczema and 80 abrasio0s Of the
skins DeWft's is the only witch Hazel
Salgc that is made from The pure. unadui.
ieratcd witch hagci--aii others afecountcr.
feifs DeWiifs Witch Hazel saive is
made 20 cure cunfcffciis and made 10 sell
Function supply Co, Df w 81 Dent n
co Newbufg. Kirgwood Pharmacy
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19

We have not shot and wounded
three members of the Giveadam
Gulch common council within the
last year, as stated in a Denver
paper. We simply on one occasion
split Alderman Finnegan's ear with
bullet tn make him understand
that he was out of order.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19

A newspaper in Columbus, o.
gravely announces that we are per-
sonally, 70 blame for at least 20
lynchings that have taken place here
within the last year and that no
thing seems 70 sssusge our thirst
for blood There have been only
three lynchings here in FIVE years,
and We happened to be out Of town
IN every case. As for our thirst for
blood, We never shot jack rabbit
without feeling conscience stricken
over il
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19

The citizens of Grass Valley did
not attempt to lynch us one day
last summer, as stated in a Santa
Fe paper with great show of COM
placency. On the contrary, on the
occasion referred to we were invited
by 40 different citizens to take a
drink with them, and each and
every one of them subscribed to the
'Kicker."
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19

The town of Lone Jack is 10
miles distant. That's the reason
that the editor of the Lone Jack
Recorder" can call us a liar over
the telephone and get into the hills
before We can gallop over there.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19

The Augusta county bill has
passed 70 second reading in the
Legislature and il begins to look
like it might pass whether it is con-
stitutional or not 1t takes two
districts from Monongalia county
and cuts into the Republican
mgority Of this district as the new
county goes 20 the first district and
Congressman Dayton is getting
uneasy over Il.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19

The terms of the Alaskan bound
airy treaty have been made public
and are receiving commentator
and condemnation. The treaty pro-
vides for six commissioners, three
to be appointed by the president of
the United States and three by his
Britanic majesty, who are to exam
inc into the claims of Great Britain
and the refutation of those claims
advanced by the United States, and
decide as to the accuracy of of both
and define the boundary between
the United Stsets and Canada. All
questions must be decided by a
majority vote so that it will, in
every instance of difference OF
opinion, be necessary to convince
one of the jurists Of opposing side.
No seventh jurist is to be called in
in the event of an irreconciable
difference and it is on this point
that Secretary Hay bases his claim
that the commission cannot be con-
sidered an arbitration tribunal. If
no decision is reached, the present
status of the case will not have been
changed. The opposition to the
treaty is based on the ground that
the boundary was clearly defined in
1895 by a treaty between Great
Britain and Russia and the submits
sion of the dispute at this late date
is virtual admission of doubt in a
situation where no doubt exist.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19
WEEKLY RkG1srkp

Az OF the above proportions arc made on
basis 81 cash in advance Remit ~
check. money ordcr registered letter or
express ordur.
Address
EEEc<sISTETS.
Wheeling w. Va.
for ft.7s
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19

We have not threatened the lives
of over 500 citizens in this territory
in the last FIVE years, as published
in San Francisco sheet. On the
contrary, our own life has been
threatened $50 times, and we have
had to do some lightning lodging
to save it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19

Considerable interest has arisen
in political circles from the refusal
of the Senate Judiciary committee
to stand back of Presidents unwar-
ranted deal with "Gasman" Ad-
dicks Of Delware. Mr.. William
Michael Byrne, United States at
torney Of Delware, resigned his
position at the behest of Addioks
and ran for Congress against the
anti-Addicks nominee. He was de.
feated, Democrat being elected,
and Mr.. Roosevelt promptly re-
appointed him Attorney. Now the
judiciary Committee has refused to
report his nomination fayorably and
has placed the President in bad
light. Before voting on the appoint.
ment the Committee notified the
President Of their position 50 that he
might withdraw the nomination but
he declined to do so and with bis
usual stubbornness insisted that his
nominee be confirmed.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19

The statement of a Cleveland pa
per that we have shot down three
different horse editors connected
with the "Kicker" would be malici-
cious IL not so absurd. Each one
of the trio received bis death miles
away from the Office and by the
hands of others, and in each case
we paid the funeral expenses and
expressed our grief to surviving re-
latives.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19

We have not made threats to
shoot any man who had the nerve
to run against US as candidate for
the mayoralty of this burg, as an
nounced by several papers in Ia
diana. At each election for the
last six years there has been a rival
candidate, and If he was showed
under, it was because the electors
loved and trusted us.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19

The VENEZUELAN negotiations con-
tinue and with increased prospect
OF definite settlement on terms sat-
isfactory to the United States. The
proposition that 40 per cent of the
customs receipts of the ports of La
Guira and Puerto Cabello should
go to the Allies and 10 per cent to
the other nations, until the entire
amount of Venezuala's indebtedness
was paid off was promptly rejected
by Mr.. Bowen on the ground that
such an arrangement would perpetu-
ate the alliance of Great Britain
and Germany against an American
nation for not less than six years.
When the Allies found that the
United States stood back of the re-
lection they again began a series Of
conferences which are expected to
result in a satisfactory decision.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19

We do not secure advertising for
the Kicker by calling upon business
men and displaying our guns, as
stated in a Cincinnati paper OF a
late date. II we carry our guns
with us when out on an advertising
tour, it is merely to protect our
selves in case the argument should
run into politics or religion.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-02-19
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