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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11
PRIMARY ELECTION REFORM.
II Carried to the Extremes Advocated
by City DaiIies viii Throw Control
To Citias

From the caro- Advertiser:
A great hue and cry has been and is
being made by the city dailies on the
subject of primary reform, which is in
effect, the election of all candidates by
direct vote of the people, doing away
with all conventions.
There doubtless has been and always
will be great deal of fraud and skull
duggery in the cities and other localities
of dense population where manhood is
at premium and citizenship is cheap,
and the need of reform in election mat
ters there is very apparent, but the cry
OF Primary Reform is as Bryan's ''Cross
of Gold" in 1896, and just about as
precious. scheme as will be seen when
the plan is carefully carried out.
That certain reforms should be made
in the holding of the primaries, such as
calling them at certain hour on a GER
tain day all over the state, is admitted,
but to take away the county delegate
convention in rural communities, is to
wipe out all interest of party in the
nominations and turn over the whole
| elective system to the selfish and de-
signing, in ten fold greater degree
than at present exists.
The Pontiac Gazette the leading pa
per of Oakland county, we'll says upon
this subject:
In our opinion, the primary election
agitation was instigated by sore head
republicans-Mugwumps and Demo.
Gratis, for the purpose of destroying the
republican organization in this state,
and by so doing, destroy the party
by doing away with the nominating
conventions. For if nominating con
ventions are done away with the organ
ization is gone.
So far as Oakland county is concern
ed, our observation is that the men
sent by the caucuses to the county con-
vention are as rule the best class of
representative citizens of their commun.
tiles, who are not susceptible of purchase
by politicians or candidates and it is a
slander and falsehood to say they can
be influenced by corrupt means. If
this class of men can be bought, then
in the name of common sense, what can
be done with the rank and file in O
primary election where candidates are
nominated by a vote at large?
We need conventions not only for de-
liberation and organization, but to pre-
vent the domination of cities and the
purchase Of nominations by wealthy
and inscriptions men who, through
tions. Besides, primary nominations
will necessarily double the cost of cleo
tions.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11
Durand.

Miss Della Goodell is visiting relatives
in Elsie-Floyd Bailey and wife have
been visiting in Cadillac-Mr. and
Mrs. Bert Campbell, of Detroit, are
visiting Mrs. Campbells sister, Mrs X.
G. Fair--Le Roy Herrick spent last
week in Detriot-M Florence belly.
mater, of Flint, has been visiting Mrs.
f. d. Nesbitt-Miss Ivah Doyen is
visiting friends in Bay City---Mrs. r.
G. Parkey, of Chicago, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. J. Nivison, for
the past four months, has returned to
her home--A very pleasant surprise
party was rendered to Miss Maud Tay-
lor, Thursday evening, the event being
her sixteenth birthday. Progressive
pedro was the game of the evening and
before departing for their homes the
friends presented their hostess with a
beautiful volume of Tennyson's poems
Mrs. G. A. Peterson, who has been
visiting in Muskegon, has returned to
her home--The high school baseball
team has been organized for this season.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11
viii Utilize Sugar Factory Waste

An industry that will be of specia
benefit to manufacturers of beet sugar
in Michigan is about to be established
in this State. Dispatches from Lansing
state that articles of incorporation have
been filed by the American Asphalt
Mastic company, capital stock $115, 600
According to the articles the company
is organized to manufacture and sell
asphalt -mastic or composition for the
purpose Of paving and roofing, consist
ing Of asphaltum and lime sledge
from the precipitation of beet juice in
sugar manufacture.
1t is estimated that Michigan manu-
facturers have been throwing away
about rs, 900 tons of refuse yearly. In
making the asphalt for paving pur-
poses, the new company has patented a
process by which limestone dust is
manufactured out of the waste from
beet sugar products.
A. w. Wright and F. r. Hathaway,
OF, Alma, are among the stockholders
and it is said the plant of the company
may be located in Alma.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11
weights started ON the Farm,

BY an English law enacted in 1868
it was provided that silver penny,
called sterling, should equal in weight
thirty-two wheat grains, well dried
and taken from the center Of the ear.
From this it seems evident that the
grain of wheat was the prototype Of
the standard grain. The weight now
known as the grain is of course copied
from governmental standards.
In 1926 certain weights and meas
hres were legalized in England, and In
1927 copies Of these were furnished
our government, among them being the
Troy pound, equivalent to 5,760 grains.
The origin Of the signs commonly
used for the scruple, dram and ounce
does not seem to be known. 1t is not
unlikely that they are entirely arbi-
trary.-St. Louis Republic.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11
He shook Lafaystte,s Hand.

Grand Rapids, Mich, March s.
George Clinton Nelson, aged 92, living
at SO Bostwiclx street, claims to be
the only man living in Michigan who
shook the hand of Marquis de LAT.
ayette. The incident occurred 50
years ago, when Daniel Webster spoke
at the dedication of Bunker Hill monu-
ment and Lafayette was also present
Mr. Nelson's father took him along
from their farm home, "a miles from
Boston to see the great men, Mr..
Nelson's father was a veteran of the
war of 1912 and his grandfather fought
In the war of the revolution and had
known Lafayette.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11

club was not well represented which
brought out question of why both the
summer and winter meetings of the as
ISOLATION should be held in Corunna, it
being an inconvenient placeto go in win
ter, and not as central as Owosso. AL
though the members were in favor of
continuing in the association, it was the
general opinion that the winter meeting
should be held in Owosso.
The general subject for this meeting
was, Beet Pulp as feed for stock. Mr..
Peterson, Mr.. Shepard and others who
had tried it spoke very favorably of it.
There seems to be one drawback, the
liability of its becoming useless by
freezing. This difficulty would of
course disappear by using the dried
product which is highly recommended
Mrs. Auiler and others spoke of the
local telephone, Is it an advantage to
the farmers wife Some of us did not
go home without learning few things,
at least, about the rural telephone; yes,
it has its advantages, certainly
The program for the next meeting
which will be held at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. j. Sherman, is as follows:
Music by the club, select reading, Miss
Gui ford; question box; song by OLIVE
and Clarence Auiler; discussion of the
state subject, Messrs Love and Woodin,
What can the mothers do to help in the
suppression of the many evils that are
the outcome of intemperance to which
the children are exposed? Mesdames
Hammond and Post; Is it profitable to
rent farm, or to retain farm and hire
help. G. L. Mason and q G. Potter;
Would it not be well for young people
to collect the histories of the older mem
bers of the families and their ancestors,
also to keep a diary of the more import
ant circumstances of their own lives,
Mrs. Love and Mrs. Woodin.
Adjourned to meet the 18th of April.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11
an OPEN LETTER
To the Lady Who Manages the Do
mestic Arrangements.

Dear Madam:
No doubt you are interested in pro-
curing for your household at all times,
delicious, fragrant beverage. we
ask YOU to try one OF our three popu-
lar brands Of coffee:
Bancroft House." put up In one and
two pound air-tight cans. one pound 40
cents, two pounds 70 cents.
'.Fox Brand" put up In one-pound
alright cans, 80 cents per Id.
"Mo-Ka," put up in one pound air
tight packages, 20 cents per lib.
These brands are in our opinion the
very best that can be produced. They
are all selected pure coffee. cleaned
and roasted by us in Saginaw, and are
all packed in alright packages, thus
preserving their full strength, fresh
ness and flavor, and preventing the
addition of dust and dirt, etc., to the
coffee. These are important consiuera-
tons TO the thoughtful and careful
housewife, which we know you will
fully appreciate.
Our brands are all ideal blendings
Of the purest coffees, selected carefully
with reference to their drinking
qualities, and each produces a pure,
wholesome and delicious beverage.
A single trial of either bancroft
House" "Fox Brand" or "Mo-Ka"
Coffee, as taste or custom may indi-
cate, will convince you that our well
known high reputation is behind TINS
guaranty of uniform excellence In all
three grades. and that the superior
quality of these coffees fully bears out
all we can say in their favor.
Your grocer sells our cofees. ASK
for them.
Respectfully,
THE SMART e FOX COMPANY.
Wholesale Grocers and Coffee Roast
ers, Saginaw. Mich.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11
owosso, FRIDAY, MARCH Ii, 100
Burton Farmers Club.

The fine spring weather took a sudden
cold, the morning of the Bird of March.
In fact, we thought it was the grip, y
and we were Gin it" as we braved the
biting winds. and icy roads. on our way
10 the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. G. G.
Potter, where's our club was to meet
On arriving we found plenty of
warmth and good cheer, and a good
sized gathering, which speaks well of
the courage of our members and the in
terest taken. Our president, who was
also our hostess, having some few duties
to attend to in the kitchen, after calling
the club to order, asked Mr.. Love to
take charge of the meeting which he
did in. lovely manner of course.
After song by the club and the de-
votional exercises, conducted by Mr.. j.
Sherman.
Mr.. Potter was called upon to answer
the question, Which are the most prof
table cows or sheep. He gave an es-
innate, taking as nearly as possible, the
average herd and flock, of the expenses
and profits of 100 sheep, also of ten COWS
either being about as many as should be
kept on an eighty acre farm. His
figures showed balance of fully 800
in favor of the cows. In the discussion
of course, points were brought up in
favor of each. Some favored sheep as
requiring so much less care, especially
in summer Mr.. Love said, each one
should consult his own preference for
the stock he liked best would be the
most profitable for him.
The question, Is the state under as
much obligation to protect its citizens
from crime, as to punish them for crime 2
was answered by one Of our younger
members, Mr.. Peterson Jr. He said
One way to protect citizens from crime
is by educating them. and whatever the
state can do to improve our public
schools and to see that every child has
the benefit of the schools will be
help in suppressing crime. Mr..
Sherman and others spoke of the
saloon as being the cause of so much
crime and said if the voters would only
wake up to their duty in regard to the
liquor traffic. and suppress the saloon,
this would be the surest way of protect
ing our citizens from crime.
This discussion however had to give
way to the subject of. Feeding Pigs.
Peas were recommended as being q
good feed for pigs, also oats and mid
ings, and of course milk, if available.
There was quite long list of questions,
and much interest shown, but as THE
TIMES may wish some space left for
ether matter we will pass them by.
We would like to mention the delight
full dinner, but will desist lest some
think the dinners the chief attraction of
cur club.
Our director in speaking of the meet
ing of the County Association of Farm
ers, clubs regretted the fact that our
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11
New Book by Lyman Abbott

"The Great Companion" is the name
of DIR. Lyman Abbott's latest book,
which will be issued soon by the Out
look Company. AS "The Other Room, "
DR.. Abbott's previous book, makes its
appeal especially to those who are shad-
owed by bereavement or perplexed with
the mystery of death, so this book
carries help and encouragement for
those who are living in the midst Of life
and find it, too, a mystery. 1t is the
product of DR.. Abbott's ripest thought
and deals with theme that has long
been his study. 1t is witness to the
immanence of God in nature and life
and the daily walks Of men.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11
viii Weaken Party Ties.

Democratic papers advocate abolish.
ing all conventions because it will
weaken party ties. They are right in
the last thing. 1t will weaken party
ties and hence will do the republicans
far more damage than the democrats.
Anything which weakens party ties
does far the greatest damage to the
party in power. Do republicans want
to invite defeat?- Gratiot County
Herald.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11

A childless home is cherries home
The maternal instinct exists in every
woman, and when it is unqualified she
is deprived of much of the happiness of
life. 1t often happens that childleness
is due to some cause which can be re-
moved, and often is removed by the use
of DIR. Pierces Favorite Prescription
The vigor and vitality which this RENE
dy imparts to the delicate womanly or
gans, puts them in condition of nor.
NAL health, the lack of which is often
the sole obstruction to majority. Every
woman should read DIR. Pierces Com
mon Sense Medical Adviser. book con-
tanning 1908 pages and 700 illustrations
1t is sent entirely free on receipt of
stamps to pay expenses OF mailing only.
Send 81 one-cent stamps for the paper
bound volume, or 81 stamps for cloth
covered. Address Dr. r. V. Pierce, 663
Main Street, Buffalo N. Y.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11
VLADIvosroK ATTACKED.
Japs Twice Bombarded Russian
Stronghold.

stronghold.
Vladivostok, March IA fleet OF
FIVE Japanese battleships and two
cruisers appeared off this place at LBS
o'clock Sunday afternoon and bonn
barded the town and shore batteries
for 55 minutes.
The fleet approached from the direc-
ton of Askold island, at the east en-
trance to Ussuri Bay and about 80
miles southeast of Vladivostok. En-
tering Ussuri Bay the enemy formed
in line of battle but did not approach
to closer range than five and one
third miles. They directed their fire
against the shore batteries and the
town but no damage resulted, as most
Of the 200 lyddite shells failed to
burst.
The Russian batteries ,comman led
by Gems. Veronetz and Arlamonoff did
not reply awaiting closer approach
OF the enemy.
The Japanese fire ceased at $3.50 p.
m. and the enemy retired in the direc-
ton of Askold island. simultaneously
two torpedo boat destroyers appea -ed
near Askold island and two more near
Cape Maidel. TIE Japanese ships were
covered with ice.
The attack resulted in no loss to the
Russians, but cost the enemy 200, 1000
roubles ($100,000) in ammunition. Most
of the projectiles were six and twelve
inch shells. The population of Vladi-
vostock was warned in the morning
Yin Kow, March S.-An official dis
patch received here says the Japanese
are again bombarding Vladivostok.
The news lacks confirmation from
other sources.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11
Needs of Dorcas Home.

Many who wish to donate to the Dor
cas- Home have hesitated because they
do not know just what the Home is in
need Of Below is list of needs that
may be suggestive:
A good large refrigerator, paint and
labor on bath room and kitchen, estimat-
ed cost $S; window shades for nearly all
the windows; Gnoleum for one hall and
children's play room; dining tables;
paint and labor for the outside of the
Home.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11
A Bows Wild Ride for Life.

With family around expecting him to
die, and son riding for life, 10 miles,
to get Dr. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and colds, w. HI.
Brown, of Leesville, Ind, enduHed
deaths agonies from asthma; but this
wonderful medicine gave instant relief
and soon cured him. He writes: 81
now sleep soundly every night" Like
marvellous cures of Consumption, Pneu-
monia, Bronchitis, Coughs. Colds and
Grip prove its matchless merit for all
Throat and Lung troubles. Guarantee.
ed bottles soc and $1.00 at w. K
Collins & Co and Haggart's drug stores.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11
Woman's Club.

The WOman'S Club continued the
profitable study OF Greece last Satur-
day at its rooms on East Oliver street,
when Greek Literature was discussed.
The Homerlc Poems were presented
in clear, comprehensive style by Miss
Brownell. They are the earliest re-
mains of the greatest literature the
world has ever known, with the excep.
tion of our Anglo-Saxon work.
The Homeric question was stated.
We have always heard of the blind
bard, Homer, who went from house to
house singing his legends. Every one
believed In him until Wolf, the German
scholar, wrote his famous Prolegome-
ma ia 1895, tearing down all the old be-
liefs in Homer, and asserting that the
epics were gradual growths and mass
of legend and myth united in a much
later period than had been assigned to
Homer.
The question was discussed greatly
In Germany and England, some Of the
greatest thinkers sympathizing with
Wolf. Finally a middle ground was
taken-that the nucleus of the poems
was composed by some one-probably
Homer-that they grew aud changed
by additions from other poets as they
were handed down.
An outline of the Iliad and Odyssey
was given. The Had recounts the
story of the siege of Troy from the
quarrel of Achilles with Agamemnon
to the burial of Hector with minor
episodes.
The Odyssey records the adventures
of Ulysses on his return voyage to his
home in Ithaca after the fall of Troy.
The Odyssey is regarded of later date
than the Iliad and not by the poet
who produced the Iliad In its original
form.
These poems have served as models
for all the later written epics and in
calculably developed later Greek civil
izatiOn and culture.
Greek Lyrics and Idyls were given
in true characteristic style by Mrs.
Languerwisch.
The earliest product of Greek litera-
ture is poetry which seems the natural
way for an imaginative people. But
In literature the Greeks had no models.
They were the originators Of the vari.
Gus styles Of poetry and prose which
they perfected one after another. The
first kind of poetry naturally is lyric
sung to music. The Greeks had two
classes Of lyric roetry, the Aeolian and
the Dorian. Extracts were read from
Sappho, which represents the Aeolian
lyric, and also from Alcmau, which
typides the Dorian lyric.
Plndar was the great master of uni.
versal lyric poetry. He represents the
triumph of public lyrics over personal
lyrics of the earlier schools. Enjoy
able extracts were read from his works.
The name Theocritus is associated
with idyls-little pictures of common
life. The paper closed with some of
these idyls being read.
A civic Improvement committee was
appointed by the club. We infer there
will be clean streets soon.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11
conuio.ed of Attemnt TO Muraer.

Kalamazoo Mich, March CHAR
ence Miller was convicted in the cir
cult court of attempt to murder Ed
ward Coe and two others by means
of poison IN beer given them to drink
The case involved the Galesburg
feud, and has excited considerable M
terest during the week 1t was on trial.
The jury was out three hours.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11
woodmen Burned to Death,

Crawling, Mich, March 7.-Tomp-
kin's lumber camp, located about
seven miles northeast of this place,
has been totally destroyed by fire and
Otto Pierce, of Port uHron. and Grin
Ranse, of this place, were burned TO
death. Both men were intoxicated, hav-
ing been to town the evening previous,
and could not be rescued.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11
BuckIen's Arnica SaIve.

Has worldwide fame for marvellous
cures. 1t surpasses any other salve, To-
ton, ointment or balm for Cuts, Corns,
ter, Salt Rheum. Fever Sores, Chapped
Hands, Skin Eruption; infallidle for
Piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c at
w. E. Collins & Co. and Haggart, g
drug stores.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11
Vulgar Admiration.

Mr.. Muchcash-What are you doing
out there in the night air7 Come into
the house. Gladys-I was Just admir-
ing the moon, papa. Mr.. Muchcash--
What business have you admiring the
moon when there are so many things
In the house that / have bought ex-
pressly for you to admire? Anybody
can admire the moon.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11
Millions for Military Automobiles.

Included among the German army
estimates for the present year is one
for several millions for extensive trials
and experiments with automobiles for
military purposes. In this, however,
the German government differs from
the person who suffers from
stomach, liver or kidney complaints.
He cannot afford to waste any money
experimenting with this or that remedy
For this reason most every sufferer
takes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters at the
very start, for he knows that if any
medicine will cure him quickly the
Bitters will If you are among the few
persons who have never tried lido so
to-day. You'll be thankful for the ad-
vice. 1t will cure belching, fatulency,
indigestion, dyspepsia, constipation,
general debility, spring fever and Ia
grippe. Our Private Stamp is over the
neck of the bottle
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11

Major Vernon will inspect Co. III, 3rd
Infantry nj. N. G., at the Arinory
March 25. The company will drill two
nights week until that time
w E. Mckenzie and A. Il Hartshorn
purchased two flats in Detroit last week.
The buildings are at the corner Of Alb
bolt and Second streets, and cost $40, 600.
Mr.. Oscar johnson Muskegon must
clan, who has'a class in this city, was
married last week to Miss Erie, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Reed, by Rev.
j. A. Clyde.
The falling off in the earnings of the
Michigan railroads during January is
marked. According to statement
issued by Railroad Commissioner At
wood today, the earnings for the month
were So, 674, 1858, decrease when
compared with the same month in 1908
of $l71, O5s.64. The per cent of decrease
for the month is A.. A.
County Clerk Gardner, of Cheboygan,
who visited Land Commissioner Wildey
yesterday, informed the latter that he
would like to be his successor. He is
the fourth to enter the race for this
Office, which pays $500 year. Repre-
sentative A. q. Stone of Lenawee coun-
ty III. III. Woodruff, Of Roscommon, and
Captain Nugent of Bay. are the other
candidates. Lansing Republican.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11
This will interest Mothers.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders fol
Children, Cure Feverishness, Bad Stom
ach, Teething Disorders, Break up Colds
move and regulate the Bowels and De-
stroy Worms. They never fail. Over
30, 600 testimonials. At all druggists,
25c. Sample mailed free. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11
Papa. sage conclusion

Papa" piped little Willie, (which is
1t better to be-a big toad In little
puddle or little toad in a big puddlew
TITS better to be big toad In big
puddle" answered the ambitious ia
ther.-Detroit Free Press.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11

When doing drawn thread work fire.
quently the threads are rather diff
cult to draw. This can be overcome by
rubbing hard, dry, yellow soap on the
threads to be drawn.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11

Lowscads (despondently)-I might
just as well be dead. What good am
I, anyway? Why, believe that TvA
been refused by every girl in town!
Henpekke (excitedly) : Touch woodi
Touch wood, quick, or your luck will
change!-Smart Set.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-03-11

Scatter salt on carpet when sweep
ing, and you will not only find it has
cleansing effect, but that it also keeps
away moths.