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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-09-16

We hear that the state Of Michigan
is in danger of burning its fingers
with a direct nomination law We
trust that the state of Michigan
will not act without reflection. We
earnestly beg of 1t to study the
experience of other states that have
! made the experiment for themselves,
and not to accept the hasty judg-
ested persons that the law works we'll.
In fact, it works damnably. It's
practice is the reverse of it's theory.
1t does not put power in the hands of
the majority of the people. BY null
tiplying candidates and confusing the
public mind, it gives Office to the most
Industrious advertiser and campaign
er by plurality that may be only ten
per cent of the whole vote.
1t does not raise the standard of
public service in electoral districts
larger than those in which every can
didate is personally known to his
neighbors. 1t has distinctly lowered
the average quality of new members
of congress in this state. 1t gave
Minneapolis mayor, who has once
been convicted of bribery, and who,
pending his third trial, has the auda-
city to appeal to the people to vim
dictate him by nominating him to con-
gress under this law.
1t does not Danish corruption from
elections. BY putting premium up
on publicity it has tempted nearly
every newspaper in this state to en-
courage an army of candidates, in or
der to camp on the trail of every one
to extort money for keeping him be-
fore the people.
On the other side, it has distinctly
raised the standard of members of |
our city council and plainly tends to |
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-09-16

Capt. w. E. Cummins, of Corunna,
was elected president of Co. l, 10th
Mich Cavalry, at its annual reunion
held in st. Johns, Wednesday.
The post Office is being wired for
electric lights
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Potter, of Mid
dlebury, have visited the state fair and
friends in Detroit and Canada during
the week.
Miss Allie Hamilton returned Tues
day evening from months visit in
Canada.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-09-16
r, nubhoan senatorial Convention.

The republicans Of the fourteenth senatorial
district of Michigan are requested to meet in
convention in the Common Council room In the
city of Lansing. on Sept. ~, 1904. at2 O'Clock p
m. for the purpose OF placing In nomination q
candidate for state senator from said district,
and for the transaction OF such other business
rs may properly come before the convention.
Tire two counties comprising the district, In
ham and Shiawassee, are entitled to represen
tation OF twenty four delegates each.
WIN. A. PRICE Chairman
GEO. Il. CAMPBELL Sec'y
Senatorial Committee
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-09-16
A NEIGHBORLY ADMONITION
FROM MINNESOTA.
Editorial from the Minneapolis Daily Tribune.

keep in office county officials who
have made a good record So far, il
/ has not corrupted the judiciary
though the tendency is to keep in of
| flee judges who are favorably known;
but we do not know what will happen
| this year. 1t is an admirable thing
! for districts so small that candidates
are personally known to voters. u
proves the sterling virtue of the PEG.
pie by improving the public service
wherever the public can act intelli-
gently under it. But it has proved
that such intelligent and effective ac.
ton is not possible on a larger scale
than that Of the New England town
meeting.
The state of Minnesota rushed blind
ly into the direct nomination law un-
der the guidance or political vision
aries, designing demagogues and
greedy grafters. The intelligent cit
izenship of the state is disguised
with 1t. The state of Oregon fell into
it through the previous visionary folly
of the initiative. The intelligent citi-
zenship of that state is tired of it be-
fore 1t has been in operation There
Is no such excuse for the state of
Michigan. The lamp of experience is
shining on its path.
We discriminate between a direct
nomination law and a general primary
law, though they are often confused
in the public mind. We think IL
highly desirable that the state should
take the same charge of primaries to
secure the secret ballot and prevent
manipulation, intimidation and cor
ruption that it exercises over the cleo
tions. We believe 1t we'll that these
primaries should nominate candidates
for Office in the smaller districts.
where the people are protected by per-
sonal knowledge of candidates from
errors of ignorance and deception.
But we believe that, in all other
cases, the primaries should appoint
delegates to conventions where nomi.
nations should be made by majority.
after conference and elaboration. the
wisest states are working in this d.
rection. We trust that Michigan will
decide to go with them.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-09-16

Perry and Corunna republicans ex-
pect to organize clubs with in few
days Every city and village in the
county should havea wide awake club.
Thorough organization means victory
for the entire ticket.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-09-16

The independent republican con-
yention called for the 14th was declared
off by B. 7. o. Clark, the $500 Living
ston county man. and G. &. Turner as it
was impossible to find candidate to
head the ticket. Turner's announce
ment of the fact would bring tears to
the eyes of Sphinx.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-09-16

As state senator Fred M. Warner
voted for the Atkinson taxation bill,
Tor the bill to tax sleeping cars and to
take the Michigan Central charter
repeal bill from the committee and
bring it before the senate for action
Never once in his legislative career did
he vote against the interests of the
peOple of Michigan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-09-16

Tha average interest rate on the pub
lc debt in 1896 was 4.05S per cent; to-
day it is 81 per cent. Isn't the republi-
can,party entitled to a little credit on
this score?
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-09-16

Maine republicans followed the ex-
ample set by Vermont and rolled up
majority of ~, 200 for their state ticket,
elected q solid republican delegation to
DO the house of Representatives and re-
publican legislature. Michigan repub-
licans should do likewise.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-09-16

Judge Cahill, so often quoted by the
Scripps' organs as one of the influential
republicans favoring the election of
Ferris, admits that he has not been vot-
ing the republican ticket but part of the
time for some probably since his
defeat for Justice of the supreme court.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-09-16

1t is apparent from candidate Ferris
address that he is not aware that the
democrats have any presidential ticket.
Possibly he is again going to vote the
prohibition ticket
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-09-16
The Grand Trunk Railway system

The Grand Trunk Railway system
Will sell special round trip tickets to
Buffalo and Cleveland on Sept ~. Good
to return until Oct 20. To Buffalo and
return 5000, to Cleveland and return
S6 IA
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-09-16

On the other side it has distinctly
raised the standard of members of
our city council and plainly tends to
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-19

figured or embroidered with novelty
yarns or white. Champagne or light
mode shades from cream to the natur-
al color of linen will also be popular
and Debts and clear blues, gun metal.
zinc gray. pale green and mauve come
next in favor.
Among the novelties in linen suitings
is the Royalton. black and white mix
ture on the tweed weave. 1t looks
very much like the feathers on the
breast of Il partridge. Among the
coarser Weaves, hoppe, fiawe and bour-
cited effects will be seen in many va
.ieties. There is also a linen wolfe
shown in the shops, which is very
sheer and fine, with swivel figures
in the same or in contrasting coors
worked in. Linen fshnets and hop
Jacks are also offered and will be used
10 a more limited extent.
The time has passed. when tea gowns
and neglige gowns We're made in the
simplest and plainest styles. Every
hing runs to rich materials, laces. silks
etc. and to elaborate and costly trim
mings and at the present time some
fashionable neglige or tea gowns cost
IS much as many ball gown. There
IS practically no limit to the choice of
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-19
Mo Place for Saloon,

VANCOUVER, March 19.-Karl
Oetzen, who recently purchased the
saloon just east of the garrison, known
rs Junto's place, finds himself in a
distressing predicament. After having
paid Il goodly price for this saloon.
OetZen sought Il renewal of his license
only to find that according to a law
passed at the last legislature the conn.,
missioners cannot renew his license,
as his place of business is within 1000
feet of the state school for defective
youth.
BY actual measurement the saloon
is 1875 feet from the school. and if he
should move ii the required limit it
would be within a mile of the incor-
porated limits of the city, which is al
so contrary to the law.
Thus located. between two fires,
Oetzen feels that he is the victim Of
misfortune. as he was ignorant of the
law. which did not go into effect I'M
til after the time of his purchase.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-19
THIRD WOMAN IN The CASE
Aii of Boone Stands Up For Mrs.
Dye.

DIES MONIES, Iowa. March IA
Residents Of Boone without a single
exception, are convinced that Mrs.
Dye is innocent of the charge of send
ing poisoned candy to Miss Nelson Of
Pierre. :. ID. Investigation of the
cause that there is belief that Dye
had another sweetheart at Boone. a
fair-haired girl who was madly jeal-
Gus of Miss Nelson and who may have
sent the poison package.
Mrs. Dye stated this afternoon that
she had no intention of leaving Boone
for several days and that she was
tainiy not contemplating leaving the
state before the Legislature could have
time to act Her reputation is excel.
lent, while her husband is uniformly
cenSured.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-19
Dame T ashton
COMMUNICATIONS

NEW YORK, March 19.-The
weather is still too wintry and I'M
pleasant 10 permit the wearing Of light
spring toilets. bat the fashionable
women OF New York are almost ready
for the opening of the spring season.
The sudden outburst of spring fash
more than ordinary interest. but this
year it promises to be particularly in
terestiEg owing to the remarkable va
riety OF beautiful and artistic styles
that will be displayed. Separate
waists of wash material and other ma
teria!S of exquisite beauty, but not
strong enough to stand washing, will
be worn q great deal as soon as the
weather becomes warm enough. Lace
of every kind viii enter materially in
to the making of these waists and all
Indications point to the probability
that at least during the early part OF
the coming season, perhaps even later
on, during hot wea Their, many of those
lace inserted waists will be worn over
silk or lawn underslips. The latter
offer great advantages, because for
cool weather they furnish a little
more substance and warmth than the
himsy waists without them would at
ford, and then, they give an excellent
opportunity for the Introduction for
delicate touches of color to relieve the
monotony of whites and creams, that
promise TO be unusually popular this
season.
There is one thing noticeable in the
many handsome summer waists and
blOuses shown in the shops in such be-
Wildering profusOn: it is the fact. that
the blouses and waists of the coming
season viii be considerable!y less bag
gy and puffed up in front than last
year. The reason for that change,
which may be considered decided
Improvement is not that the former
style was considered ugly or inartistic,
but is was dictated by consideration
for the new style of high girdles. which
would become covered up and lose
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-19
MGR. Elders Anniversary.

CINCINNATI. O., March 19.-Plans
on an extensive scale have been COM
pleted by the Roman Catholics Of the
archdiocese of Cincinnati for the cele-
bration next week of the eighty-flfth
birthday of Archbishop William
Henry Elder. Archbishop Elder was
born in Baltimore in 1919 and belongs
to distinguished Maryland family.
He has been a priest fifty-eight years
and archbishop of Cincinnati for q
quarter of a century.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-19
Texas Y. M. G.. A.

HOUSTON, Texas, March 19.-Hous-
on has capitulated to host of en-
husiastic Christian young men who
gill remain in possession of the city
or the next three or four days. They
ire the delegates and visitors to the
annual state convention of the Y. NJ.
:. A. Last night and this morning the
lrriving trains brought scores of del
gates from every section of the Lone
tar state. The roster at convention
.eaGquarters shows the presence of ac-
redited delegates from each of the
Ourteen college associations the ten
abroad associations and The fourteen
.ity associations in Texas. In addition
here are a number of prominent as
sociation workers from other states
Who have accepted invitations to ad-
iress the convention. Among the lat
-er are DR.. John NJ. Coulter of the Uni
yersity of Chicag go, S. w. McGill of
Nashville, d. f. Luther of Atlanta and
Fred B. Smith of New York City.
Today was devoted largely to the
reception of the delegates. AS fast as
the visitors arrived they were taken in
charge by members of the local recep-
ton committee and escorted to con-
ventiOn headquarters where they were
registered. provided with badges and
assigned to quarters. This afternoon
there was a bible institute especially
designed for college students. This
evening the convention proper will
open with a great welcoming demon
at which the following pro-
gram will be carried out: Opening
prayer, Rev. z. S. Hay, Houston: well
come address. Hon. Edgar Watkins,
Houston: Organization. DR.. T. s. Clyde
Of Austin college presiding; addresses
The Paramount Work of the Young
Mems Christian Association" Judson
3. Palmer. Galveston.
Reports prepared by the various Of
fcers and committees for presentation
10 the convention show that the assoc
citation is making gratifying progress in
Texas. New association buildings have
recently been erected at Childress and
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-19
Athletic Meet In Buffalo.

BUFFALO,, n. V. March 1.-THE
athletic meet to be pulled off tonight
under the auspices of the 74th Regi-
be the most notable affair Of the kind
ever seen in Buffalo. Interest CEN
ter5 chiefly in the tWo-mile relay race
in which teams representing Yale.
C0rnll and the University of Pennsyl-
Eauia will contest.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-19

You can't eat your cake and have
it, too remarked the cheerful man.
You can't, eh?" growled the dyspep-
tic. as he swallowed a couple of tab
lets. THAT'S all you know about it,"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-19

First Baptist church, East Rose and
ColVille streets. Rev. Holman 3. Tur-
ner, pastor. Preaching at II a. m. and
,:30 p. IN. Rev. Dean Hamilton, of
Weston. Or, Will occupy the pulpit in
school at 1915 p. m. Young Peoples
meeting $50 p. IN. Prayer meeting
Thursday at 7:3O p. m. Seats free to
all
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-19
e-<e-s

This is where the Duke was assas-
Indeed? But last year you
showed us another room for that
story" so we5did, but that room is
now being repaired.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-19

n,atwoHt and other new buildings are
IN contemplation for Fort Worth. Ell
taSo Amarillo and san Antonio.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-19

Read the ads in the Statesman.
Read the ads in the Statesman.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-19

Congregational church, Rev. Austin
Rlce, pastor. Sunday school at AS:
bible study 12:15: Christian Endeavor
$50 Preaching II a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
Subject morning sermon Jonathan
A sermon for boys and girls" Subject
evening sermon will be selected and
given by Rev. W. c. Merritt of Taco
ma. Prayer meeting at 80 Thursday
evening. Good music. All seats free.
A cordial welcome
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-19

Christian church. Rev. r. A. Connie
pastor. Sunday school $50 Christian
EhdeaVor. $50 Preaching at il a. m.
and 1:3O p. m. Prayer meeting at the
church Wednesday evening at 7:3O. S.
F. Rhodes leader.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-19

Wilbur Memorial NJ. T. church.
Roht, ]. Reid, 933 East Alder street.
pastor. Sunday school at 3 class
''leellhg at 2:l3: Epworth league. 6 80
preaching at 40 p. m. Subject even
ing sermon, Divine Guidance" Pray
er meeting at Mrs. Della Johrson's on
thursday evening at 1870. Mother Will
qua society meets at Mrs Ellen
Ieend's So Washington street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
REFUSAL TO NEGROES
 IS PERFECTLY JUST
Colored Writer Says His Race Has Nothing Worthy of Exhibit at
 the Worlds Fair.

Washington, February A.-fSpecial.) J. In the current issue of Gurley Brewers s Indianapolis World,'' paper for ne- groes. the policy of the officials of the St. Louis exposition in refusing space for defense. however, is not based on the same grounds as the supposed relations for the refusel of the commission to all low the exhibit. The paper says:
 There Is great deal being said about a negro exhibit at the St. Louis exposi- ton. Barring the reasons given by the commissioner in refusing to permit the colored people to participate in the cele- bration of the Louisiana purchase there are reasons which would Justify the ne- groes in not being too aggressive in their demands.
 When we asked to be represented, the presumption Is that we have something to represent. We ask the negro to be candid. What has he to exhibit to the nations of the world? Comparatively nothing. We will never have until the teachings of Booker T. Washington are accepted and put into practical execution
 "We must produce something, We must be more largely represented in the ma teral affairs of life. It is true that the negro works but he must create this latter element gives rise to worlds fairs If the negro had something to exhibit from the cotton mill. the quarry and the furnace the element of prejudice would disappear and it would only be a question Of how much space the negro could oc- cupy on the exposition grounds"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
FIVE ENGINEERS
 ACCEPT OFFER
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT EAGER TO COMPLETE THE PERSONNEL OF THE isTHMIAN CANAL CON- MISSION AT ONCE.

Washington. February 24.-President Roosevelt has received definite accept ances from five of his appointees on the new isthmian canal commission, namely, Rear Admiral John G. Walker, U. s. N., (retired); Gen. George W. Davis, U. 5. A. Getired) Col. Frank Hecker of Detroit, director of transportation during the Spanish-American war; William Bar clay Parsons, engineer of the New York subway, and William H. Burr, professor of engineering at Columbia university, New York, and one time member of the Walker isthmian canal commission.
 It Is quite likely, although 1t has not been determined absolutely yet, that the other two members of the commission will be Benjamin Harod of New Orleans, an engineer on the Mississippi river com mission. and c. E. Grunsky of San Fran cisco, a distinguished hydraulic engineer. It is believed Mir. Grunsky will accept.
 It was hoped by the President that Alfred Noble, engineer of the Pennsylva- mia railroad, would accept one of the appointments. but 1t is learned tonight that he has declined definitely. His work for the Pennsylvania system is in such shape as practically to preclude the pos-> sibility of his undertaking the canal com mission work.
 The President expects to complete the personnel of the commission very soon, perhaps tomorrow He will send the ap- pointments immediately to the senate for confirmation He is extremely anxious that there should be no unnecessarily de- lay in the practical work of ,digging the canal by the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
ROBSON EAGERLY SOUGHT FOR EXPERT VIEWS ON
 LAPS STRATEGIC MOVE

The attempt of the Japanese sailors to repeat the famous feat of Captain Hob son in attempting to block the mouth of the harbor at Port Arthur in sacrificing their own ships by sinking theIA at the risk of the lives of their own men has naturally arused intense interest In the United States and the New York Ameri- can endeavored for several hours last night to get in communication with Cap tain Hobson.
 Captain Hobson spoke In Sulligent yes terday, but when the. Age-Faral d TO- oeived a message from the New York AmeriGan last night asking assistance fl locating the naval expert both telegraph offices at Sulligent were closed. He could not be reached by long distance telephone and this fact was communicated to the American. Operators along the line were notified to look out for Captain Hobson however, and it was finally ascertained that he was not due at Winfield at 2:45 o'clock this morning. The American there upon employed an operator and sent him in haste to find Captain Hobson.
 The man who accepted the responsibil- ity was Redmond Jones, well known nostai operator. He left Birmingham at 1920 o'clock. He reached Winfield soon after a. m., but when the train from Sulligent arrived Captain Hobson was not aboard. It Is surmised that Hob- son Is to drive across the country and reach Winfield in time to fill his ap- pointment to speak there at 10 o'clock this morning, but on account or the late-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
NEGOTIATIONS ON
 FOR NEW TREATY
FRANCE AND THE UNITED STATES MAY GET TOGETHER ON AN ARBITRATION AGREEMENT IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

Paris, February 24.-It was confirmed in official circles In Paris today that nego- tiations were actually in progress between the United States and France for an arbi- tration treaty. The French parliament tary group favoring international arbi- tration Is said, however, to be over sanguine in the belief that treaty will shortly be signed. i.z6ls g.9sstc
 It Is pointed out here that the Russo Japanese war and the possibility of com plications growing out of that struggle rather tend to cause hesitation in the ne gotations instead of hastening it's sigma ture. Moreover concern Is expressed over the effect in the United States of the de- cison of the Hague arbitration tribunal on the question of preferential treatment of the blockading powers in the case of Venezuela.
 France, as well as the United States. has suffered by the decision, this gov ernment having associated itself with the neutral powers in opposing the conten- ton of Great Britain, Italy and Germany. Even supposing that a miscarriage of justice occurred in this particular in- stance 1t would not detract from the value of arbitration in settling disputes. and it is further pointed out that the United States and France are the two nations which consistently labored in sup port of this principle.