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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18
r,utIcr rno1s the Cnse.

An old gentleman, native of Wake
field, Mass, tells this story of Zen
Butler:
Il had an important law case on, and
| felt no one could win that case for
me but Ben Butler. lie was in Wash
ington at the time ] went TO Wash
ington and after hard scrabbling for
two days got an al&ience with him.
lie said he wouldn't take my case for
$1,000 a day. He had more work on
his hands now than he could attend
to, and he went about his work right
then.
General / said 4 was born in the
same town with you
"He grunted, but wasn't otherwise
affected that could see.
ado you remember little Miss -?
And you remember the boy who used
to send notes to her and the boy who
used TO take them? l am the boy who
took the notes.
land l am the boy who sent them,
said the general. lie held out his hand.
L guess I'll take your case after ALL
he said, and he did and won it,"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18
rhe .Ovecplne WILLOW. ronE.

Some people have heard of the ballad
containing the words "Tll hang my
harp on n weeping willow tree" but
perhaps it is not generally known that
the author was young man who fell
desperately in love with Queen Victo-
ria, ut that time a girl Of seventeen.
This young lover was heir to baronet-
cy, but baronets cannot approach royal
ty in the guise of sutton, though II
took some time before the romantic
youth could be brought to understand
this fact. When at last he did so. he
sat down in despair and wrote the now
well known ballad, which was at th3t
time published in London paper, and
then he emigrated to Australia.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18
Poor Place For Thieves.

Bermuda is not accustomed to thieves.
No experienced Bcrmudan will enter
the profession of pilfering, at least Of
taking things that cannot be imme-
diately eaten. For what can be done
with them? If any property is taken
the officers of the law have only to
watch the steamship docks. The stuff
cannot be disposed Of on the islands.
They are too small, and everybody
knows everybody.
1t is a Bermudan legend that once a
bicycle was stolen. 1t was the talk Of
the town. The next ensuing problem Of
the thief was how to get any good Of
1t. He did not dare use it; he could not
send it out Of the country. That he
finally gave it up" was proved when
six months later fisherman brought
up the missing wheel from fairly deep
water upon his hook.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18
wild farrots.

Parrots when in their native wilds
live in flocks and guard themselves by
complete police system which ena-
bles them to marshal their collective
force quickly when any animal or bird
attacks one of their number.
They seem to be disciplined and
trained in fighting together, and all
other birds and animals are afraid to
attack parrot unless the bird can be
caught alone. Even then shrill call
summons the parrot army to the res
cue.
1t is said that in the forests all par
rots die of old age and that none is ever
killed by birds Of prey or other wild an
imaIs.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18
Death WON THE RACE
Port Huron sherfPs Prisoner Took
Dose of Poison
DON AFTER BEING ARRESTED
Mild Ride Ensued to Reach Doctor
.Antldotes Failed-Poison Had Done
Its Work and Prisoner Died-Had
Been Raising Disturbance.

Port Huron, Mich, March 16.-Dep-
ity Sheriff James Davidson, driving
lis own team of horses, unsuccessfully
competed in a mad race with tile grim
'eaper shortly after $3.50 O'Clock last
evening. An hour or so later the death
If William Eddey from a dose OF car
oolic acid, self-administered, proved
Mt he had lost.
A telephone message was received
1t the sheriff's Office, stating that Ed
ley, who lives about five miles from
he city, was raising disturbance at
lis own home. Davidson and a friend
fastened to the Eddey farm Arriving
here, they placed Eddey under ar
est. Eddey pulled out a bottle Of car
4 lie acid, which he had just bought
It a nearby store, and swallowed the
contents before the officers could pre-
rent it, Seeing this the officers hand
cuffed their prisoner, who was still
putting up a stiff fight, and threw him
nto the sleigh. Then followed the
wild ride to the county jail. In the
meantime telephone message was
sent to the sheriff explaining the cir
cunlstances, and doctor was called
70 the jail, who was on hand when the
party arrived.
Antidotes were administered the pa
hort, who by this time was suffering
fearful pain, and everything was done
to save his life. 1t was all in vain.
The poison had already done It's work
Eddey died a few minutes later.
Eddey had had considerable trouble
Of late, and divorce proceedings were
pending.
The suicide was SO years Of age
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18


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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18
Wants Attorney Mains pisbarred.

Lansing, Mich, March 16-The SUI
creme court has issued an order di.
recting e. o. Mains OF Lowell, Kent
county. to show cause why he should
not be disbarred. The action followed
the petition of Prosecutor Clute OF
Ionia county, who charges Mains with
unprofessional conduct in various con.
nectlons. Among other charges, it is
clair Il that he left his wife in Low.
eli and has gone TO California, where
he has married again.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18
PneumonIa's 4s7 Victims.

Lansing, Mich, March 16.-The sec
rotary of states mortality statement
for February shows $3.50 deaths, an
Increase of 263 over January, bringing
the death rate from 14.7 to III. More
than the usual number of elderly per-
sons died. in the month. Pneumonia
and meningitis were especially fatal,
the former being responsible for 4S7
deaths.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18
story and Everett.

Chief Justice Story attended pub
lie dinner in Boston at which Edward
Everett was present. Desiring to pay
a delicate compliment to the latter, the
learned judge proposed as volunteer
toast:
Fame follows merit where Everett
goes"
The brilliant scholar arose and re-
sponded:
ITO whatever heights judicial learn
ing may attain in this country, It will
o0er get above. one etory.~-Buccsea
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18
Robbed He Grandmother.

Battle Greek, Mich, March 16.-Carl
r. Russell of Wheaton, H., is in jail
at his own request. He declares he
stole $62 from his grandmother Mrs.
e. Hummel, spent $40 Of it and had
$22 stolen by (tramps at Durand. Be-
coming broke he walked into the
police station and asked to be arrest
ed. Russell is only % years old and
Of good appearance. The police noti-
fed Wheaton officers.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18

The old fashion Of covering pantry
shelves with paper has fallen into dis
favor. In fact, the custom was ques-
tionable from sanitary point of view,
as any one may know who has ever
changed the paper coverings and OBJ
served the amount of dirt they man
aged to accumulate in a short time.
Pantry shelves should be painted with
several coats Of white paint or COW
cred with white oilcloth. Either plan
Is good, and the shelves may be scrub
- saeSten as necessary.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18

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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18
Her Conclusion.

"Do you think your father has any
idea that have serious intentions con-
corning your"
81 heard him telling mother the other
day that he didn't think it would cost
any more to have you at the table regu'
larly than it does for me to feed you
from the pantry shelves every night
Chicago Record-Herald.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18
Four Fast Trains Chicago to st. Paul
Minneapolis,

Via Chicago & Northwestern Ry. Leave
Chicago 900 a. m, $50 m. North
Western Limited, electric lighted
throughout), 1000 p. m. and 800 a. m.
Fast schedules, luxurious equipment,
dining car service unequaled For
tickets, rates and sleeping car reserva
tions apply to your nearest ticket agent
or address
w. Fl. Guerin, II Campus Martius,
Detroit, Mich.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18
Struck Old Man Deadly Blow.

Menominee, Mich, March 16.-
While in a rage William T. Warren, a
blacksmith at Hermansville. struck
George Stalker, 65 years old, blow
on the head, from which the old man
died in ten minutes of conclusion of
tle brain. Warren was arrested on
charge of murder. An alteration had
led to the blows.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18
overexertion Caused Death.

Grand Haven, Mich, March 49,
When about to take a train for Hol-
land Abraham Mastenbroek, pioneer
citizen, dropped dead at the Pere Mar
quette railway depot. Death was
caused by heart disease, brought on
by over exertion in hurrying to catch
The train. The deceased was 60 years
bid and a civil war veteran.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18
More Tb,n They Claimed.

"Say," said the irate victim, you adj
vertised that the house was five min
utes' walk from the station"
"Well?" replied the agent
"Why, it's nearly thirty minutes!'
"Ah, then, as we said farther on in
the advertisement, it is more than we
claimed"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18
MISS Mamie +. Kyle
To DR.. r. v. Pierce.

The diseases which weaken and tor.
ment women, may in almost all cases
be cured by the use of Dr. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription. 1t establishes reg
ularity, dries weakening. drains, heals
inflammation and liberation, and cures
female weakness.
"Favorite Prescription makes weak
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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18
Common Council.
Common Council Chamber.
Owo5so, Mich, March Ia, 1904

Common Council Chamber.
Owo5so, Mich, March IL, 1904.
Regular meeting Of common council, Mayor
A. l., Arnold presiding.
Aldermen present at roll call. WILEY, Sturte-
want, Detwiler Keycham, Brown, Densm0re,
Heyer, VanSice, Washburn.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
Aid. Ketcham presented following claim
which was upon motion allowed. ayes o. nays 0.
Bay City, Mich, Jan. 2s, 1904.
BY order of. Mayor and Chairman of street
Committee
TO j. Il. Blomshield DR..
For computing capacities and estimates for
paving with different materials Main street and
Washington street bridges.
July le y y, consultn at owosso si2 90 .o ~
son reports and estms s s 90 GO
July l6 & Z, fare & expenses rs q 90
Aug. "a s. %, ." 49, 52
Total ses So
Following report was presented and upon mo-
tion adopted.
Owosso, Mich, March 1904.
To the Hon. Mayor and Common Council OF the
City of OwOss0.
FOLLOWING is com plete report of the returns
Of the special election held In the several wards
OF said city on Monday. March 7, A, ID. 1904, up
on the following propositions
"Shall the city OF Owosso raise the sum Of
eighteen thousand dollars ISIS, 900 O0) by Issuing
its negotiable bonds known as public Improve
ment bonds. payable SIX Thousand dollars
$1,000 o0l January ist, A. d. 1900 SIX thousand
thousand dollars (s6.000.C0) January LIST. A. ID.
1907 after date drawing interest AT four per cent
per annum. payable 81 mi.annually, for the pur-
pose of remunerating the Merchants Beet COM
pany, Llmiied, for the loss cccasioned by raising
sugar b6ets.v
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18
Changed His Mind.

II thought it was a case of love at
first sight"
ut was, but he concluded that second
sight was best."-Brooklyn Life.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18

sediment or SEE
Ting indicates az
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; If II stains
your linen II Is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass 1t or Pain In
the back is also
- ltA
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18

The Penalty.
ain your bachelors club what Is the
penalty for marrying"
"Marriage."LTown Topics.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18

Miss Mamie E. Kyle, of volant, Law
renee Co., Pa, had somewhat different
experience from Miss Rohrbach, but
with the same result as has been the
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reply.
Respectfully yours,
Miss Mamie Z KYLE
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18

Ger are outof order.
What to Do.
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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18
thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know II.
How 10 Inind on4

rM bottle or common glass with youy
wsker and let II stand twenty-four hours: a
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18
Total vote 1857.

As returned to me by the several inspectors of
FRED EDWARDS City Clerk.
AID Sturtev,nt presented following report
which was upon motion received and ordered
70 the Honor able Mayor and Common Council
Of the city Of OwossO:
Owosso, Mich, March I, 1904.
GentIemen-FolloE sing is q complete report OF
the receipts and expenditures OF the city treas
urer for the month Of February, AID. 1904.
Receipts.
ryssb m hand Eeb 4 1904 - 8fSgl6 az
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18

cept no substitute for the medicine
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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18
A Charming New York
Woman'S Ex-
perience.

Miss Rohrback, who lives at No. "a
Amsterdam Avenue, New York City,
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TO DR.. r. " Pierce.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18
Fur ds oyerdrawn.

Cash on hand March l. A. ID. 1904 Sloso9 AZ
Alllof which is respectfully submitted
JOHN 4. WALSH. CITY Treasurer.
Aid. Heyer presented following notice which
was upon motion adopted; ayes ., nsys0.
NOTICE OF ELECTION
TO the Electors of the City OF Owosso:
rake notice, that the regular election will be
held IN said City on Monday April attn. A. ID.
isOs Tyr the purpose OF electing city officers for
=, ,ne ensuing year, viz: Mayor, City Clerk,
Ieasuier. one Alderman In each ward, Except
ing the second ward, where two aldermen viii
DC elected,) one supervisor In each ward one
constable In each ward, and school insp ector.
Inc following named places have been desig.
mated as polling places In said city
w. Main street
Second ward. Times Office Il. Main street
Third ward, City Hall, IL. Main street
Fourth ward, Voting precint corner Water &
Main streets.
fifthward Hose House, Lansing street.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-18
What to DO.

convincing proof that the kidneys and bla
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-18

II the Republicans will carry on
an honest election; il they will
stady the significance OF the figures
at the Board OF Registration; if
they will use little common sense
in their political calculations, they
must admit. that it is impossible for
them to win out ON election day.
What the result will be 10 impos-
sible to say, but, if the honest Re-
publioans aud Democrats are wise,
they will not allow theories to stand
in the way of practical interests,
aud they will join issue in elscting
the best men for the Office. The
moment is critical and party bioker-
lug may lead to another session Of
Legislature dominated by Kalau-
okslani-and Mazums.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-18

The Home RHlers will then have
learned common sense and will have
been absorbed by the two leading
parties. We will have gained more
experience in political affairs, as
they appear from an American point
of view, and conditions will have
become norma: and fually settled.
We cannot vote for the Republiean n
tickets, because we yet have the
fesling, that the Republioane are
the enemies OF the Hewaiians. We
cannot support nep, who openly
scorn at and slur at everything dear
to the Hawaiisns. We continue to
look upon the Hawaiian hangers on
to the Republican coat tails as trait
ors and false friends, and we still
consider every vote cas-. for q Re-
publican q dart in the heart of the
goddess of our Island home. 1t is
of no use to argue the question yet.
Hawaii is not ready to surrender to
the foreign sggsessor, and We will
prove it on election day. The Issue
is here, and the Hawaiian voters are
also here.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-18

Maui Republicans had expected
that Senator Kaiue would humble
himself ss an independent candi-
dats. 1t is now learned that it is
not so and that ne has withdraw9.
His friends claim that it was purely
o Republican trick.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-18

The Star is predicting the election
of William Aylett, aud endorsing
his candidacy. Who owns the Star
by the ways Is there not graft
somewhere around in which Aylett
would be useiul (?
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-18

suit 10 enough to make even oil the
feline inha tauts ia the neia ahbor-
hood weary and wailing. "Katzen-
jammer" is mild expression for the
feeling this listeners have, and it ia
not necessary to state, that the
organ, aud the performers are all
Republicans, even ii they cannot
vote for Bishop and Dowsett.
The Asiatic morning paper, called
The Advertiser, is publishing som Q
new history thie morning in regard
to the exploits OF Gsnghis Khan.
The deceased gentleman, who wae o
Persian and not MonRolian, did not
meet "all Europe" on the banks Of
the Dneiper, but was simply whip
ped by the Russians, Poles and the
Germans, OF what now is Northern
Russia, the Baltic Provinces. The
Japanese are far from st Petersburg
yet, and there will be ample time
for the Advertiser war correspon-
dent to reach the Russian capital
to report the ADVENT there oil the
heather descendants of Genghis
Khan.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-18
FIFTH DISTRICT.
w. x. Aqua,
H. T. MOORE,
DANIEL KAMAHU,
j. P. MAKAINAI,
RICHARD 81. TRENT,
d. J. MOSSMAN.
WHAT is AT ISSUE

A number OF influential citizens
accidentally met this morning, and,
Of cosrse,t question OF the coming
election came up for a casual dis
cussion. There were present few
so-called Republicans and few So
called Democrats, while . capitalist
claimed boldly that hs was q Home
Ruler-but he "would be id If
he would vote for Motley"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-18


The Advertiser is always referring
to a dangerous combine in the 1902
Legislature" We are always anxious
to gain information. of historical in
terest, aud we should indeed like to
have the Advertiser report the his
tory ofthe combine mentioned. In
exchange we may furnish the Adver-
tiser with some interesting data
from earlier Legislatures, some of
them of peculiar interest to the
ThuEston- Castle combine.