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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-15

Governor Van SAINT Of Minnesota has
faith that would move mountains. He
has declared himself candidate for
the Republican nomination for vice
president. He has no more chance for
that plum than he has to be ahkoond
of Swat or autocrat of all the Rus
sias. lie is persona non grat:ssima to
the trust magnates, and they will see
to it that his excellency is not nom-
mated.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-15

Democrats the country over will be
glad to know that the Democrats Of
the house are working together in
greater harmony than at any time
within ten years. Every Democratic
representative appears to be willing to
do his level best to bring order out Of
chaos and DESTROYS that the De-
mocracy shall present an unbpoken
front to the enemy.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-04-15

There is a scheme OH foot to extend
and rebuild the central portion of the
capitol. 1t is said that this scheme is
to carry out the plans originally drawn
by the capitol architect. 1t is very
doubtful whether it will improve the
appearance of this well known build
ing. The truth is there is always
something on the tapis to induce con-
gress to plant some more of the peo-
pies money in Washington.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-04-02
THE PoPE'S OLD WATCH.
Nickel Timepiece Treasured by the
Present Pontiff as His
Mothers Gift.

The favorite gossip Of Roman draw
ing-rooms centers round the pope's
simplicity and sweetness of character.
During recent interview the pope
took out his watch and looked at It.
1t was an DID, much-rubbed, much-bat-
tered nickel watch. attached TO his
waistcoat by an ancient leather boot
lace. One of the noblemen present.
who noticed this humble timepiece,
could not restrain his horror at the
thought that the head Of the church
should have SO poor watch. He in
stantly took out his own watch-a val
liable lever, with a monogram In jew
els on the back-and begged the pope.
as a great favor, to exchange watches
with him, that he might carry away
a personal souvenir of the visit. But
the pope refused the offer with great
vehemenee.
my mother gave me .this." he said.
caressing the old nickel turnip, when
was boy. fastened 1t on with this
very bootlaee, and vowed that would
wear It so long as IL would go at all.
A VOW" added his holiness, return
ing the watch to his pocket, (which I
always believe to have been the cause
Of the admirable time that my chrono-
meter keeps to this day and never gets
ont OF order"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-04-02
THAT CITY TENOR"
An Easter Story Which Proves That Love
Will Find Way
Will Find a Way
BY MANDA L. CROKER

1nN AA! Who ever heard Of ar
oratorio being sung at Fans
LIZ anyway? And what do care
for that city tenor? 1t isn't much of q
singer who would condescend to sing
at the Cross Roads church. know
and I've good notion to not go home;
so there!" O
Rena Waring gave a freshly laun-
dered shirt waist spiteful little
thrust, by way of schoolgirl emphasis,
as she knelt beside an open suitcase,
flushed and fearful After moments
hesitation the trembling fingers began
their task of folding carefully a love-
ly Easter gown which was meant to be
worn on far different occasion than
a prosaic home-going to hear a "botch
of an oratorio at Fans"
But Judge Waring had decreed that
his daughter should not spend Easter
week with the Burns family. Good
people, to be sure" he had said, but
not aristocratic."
"Of course" exclaimed Pena, holly,
as the silken folds of the beautiful
dress glinted in the April sun, hint
ing at the prospective good times from
which it had been so rudely divorced;
''of course papa aims all his protests
against Welcome simply because he
hasn't a million in his own right, and
because he worked his way through
college.
But, o dear! will have to 60
home after all. Mamma expects me,
now, and besides have sent my re-
, grets to the Burns. But" she added,
maliciously, II really should rejoice
with exceeding Joy If Papa Warnings
city tenor broke down right in the
middle of that Waring oratorio."
20 fudge!" Max Hessinger tossed
q scrawl into the waste-basket and
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-04-02

case and ALL and the train crept away
as If ashamed of leaving such a dis
contented budget of girlhood. at such
a contented crossing.
"Como right over to the church,
Rena" said her father, after the usual
greeting, land see the decorations be-
fore we go up to the house. l tell you
Fans has simply gone beyond all for
mer efforts; and that professional
singer will be surprised to see the
Cross Roads putting on real city airs.
HE comes at four O'clock" he con-
tinued, confidentially, "and l want you
to meet him, Rena; they do say he Is
fine"
A queer little disdainful quicker
played around Miss Rena's mouth as
she crossed the street and followed her
paternal care-taker into the church.
Truly the modest little auditorium was
a-marvel of floral beauty. Ferns, smi-
lax, callas and real Easter lilies
adorned the simple altar and nodded
from every imaginable nook and re-
cess.
On any other occasion but this par
ticular one Miss Rena would have gone
into ecstasies. over the really exquisite
picture; but as 1t was, she merely said
quite fine" and stepped from the
vestibule with an air of "all this is
but common" and very elevated
chin.
The Judge was. puzzled and disap-
pointed more than he was willing to
admit, knowing that his daughter was
so fond of flowers. "Never mind" he
said to himself, "it's that beggar,
Burns, coming in between"
Up at the house Rena found her
mother and Kitty in primp attire and
the rooms in gala dress.
1.-THE singer Is to stop with u.s." ex-
planned Mamma Warning.
The suitcase and its owner disap-
peared upstairs as II by magic.
"Heavens!" she exclaimed. with re-
bellious infection. papa is determined
that I shall meet this musical prodigy,
whether I will or mott" Then. after q
little consideration. she added. mis-
chievously: 20. well. ! will meet
him."
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-04-02
Dseveral Parker delegates have

r1Several Parker delegates have
been chosen in New York. but the
PARKER movement has not vet become
observation-disclosures Record-Herald.
sJMr. Bryan refrains from comment
on this anxiety to know whom he is
going to nominate or who is going to
nominate him. Washington Star.
DAnother reason why the demo-
Gratis DO not try to make political cap
ital out Of the Bristow report is be-
cause so many OF them we're unfortu-
nate enough TO be tarred with the same
stick.-petroit Free PresA
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-04-02

r1Speaker Cannon persistently de-
clines to recognize HIS boom. notwith-
standings its efforts to catch his eye.
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
ryThe now Panama republic has
taken wise step In providing for the
adoption Of the gold standard after
December 81 next. The monetary unit
will be gold dollar similar to that Of
the United States. The Panama gov.
eminent 10 opening the way for sue
cessful Independent state under thS
guidance Of the United states.--knila
delphia Press,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-04-02
Boomerang Argument.

"Ma." demonstrated Bobby, when
was at grandma's she let me have pie
twice."
well, she ought not to have done 60.
Bobby" said his mother. Il think once
Is quite enough for little boys The older
you grow. Bobby. the more wisdom you
will gain"
Bobby was silenced, but only for q
moment.
well. ma" he said, grandma is Q
good deal older than you are."-stray
Stories.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-04-02

curled his aristocratic lip. II wasn't
born to sing among the [mossbacks. .
he said, disgustedly. Fancy the lead
ing tenor of Grace Street church wad-
ing through an oratorio with a lot of
country gawkies. without a life-pre-
server; all for the magnificent sum
of $50. OF course shall not go. Ha-
ha! But stop. have an idea. and he
went quickly to the phone.
20. yes, you cant" he said. assuring
ly, as the fellow at the other end
raised objections. "Of course you can.
Take that old oratorio that the
Pilgrim Fathers considered stale. with
you. They have been practicing on
that for a month, Hayseed informs me.
90 take It and go out Saturday. You
are Max Hessinger, now. for week.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-04-02

mind, and are perfectly welcome to the
$50 and all the fun you can get out Of
it. Obedience, now, old fellow. Good
by"
three o'clock Rena Waring fell plump
into the arms of pater-familias, suit
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-04-02

The Point Of Similarity.
Heller complexion Is JUST like straw
bsrries and cream. isn't III
She--It 10 something like strawberriesz
Il comes In Z box. Philadelphia LsdgU.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-29
New M. N. G. Commissions.

Lansing, Mich. July 29.-Gov. Bliss,
as oommander-in-chief Of the Michigan
national guard, has issued the follow
Ing commissions: William A. Harmon,
Menominee, second lieutenant, Com
pany l., Third infantry; Charles A.
Howard, Grand Rapids, second lieuten-
ant, Company X, Second infantry;
Joseph J. Bleser, Detroit, second lieu
tenant, Company e. First infantry;
Major Russell J. Cooney, Detroit, aide
de-camp, First brigade; Edward Rode,
Detroit, first lieutenant, Company E,
First infantry; Major Dunbar ID. Scott,
Calumet, assistant acknowledgement;
Jess w. Clark, Grand Rapids, first lieu
tenant. Company M, Second infantry;
George G. Dey, Mason, first lieutenant,
Company B, First Independent bat
talon; Ambrose c. Pack, Ann Arbor,
captain, Company 1, First infantry.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-29
TOO Good To Be True. y

1t is remarkable how kindly and how
readily we take to any proposition that
has the true ring of sincerity about it.
Confidence is the most valuable asset
we possess and it is unquestionably the
absolute confidence that the people have
in the Barry Muskegon Line Steamers
that has created such furore about
their Worlds Fair Excursions.
When one has read their itinerary of
these trips with all that they include
the first thought that occurs is, ''It's too
good to be true" But when we consid-
er who it is that has arranged these de-
lightful excursions, who it is that has
carefully planned all these pleasant
features in order that we can enjoy so
much at so small expense, then conf
dence comes to the front and we know
that we now have the chance of life
time. and that everything so clearly
promised will be carried out.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-29
CURTIS wlTHDRAWS.
Will Not Be a Candidate for Sheriff
This Fall.

Will Not Be a Candidate for Sheriff
This Fall.
Owosso, Mich, July %, 1904.
To the Republicans of Shiawassee
County.
Dear Friends Having canvassed the
county pretty thoroughly for the NOM
ination of sheriff and being satisfied
that am not your choice this year for
that honor, hereby withdraw from the
race. This j. do in oider that the mat
ter nominating candidate for
sheriff may be less complex ard in the
interest of harmony.
It. ijs my desire to express my keen
appreciation to the many friends for
the encouragement so freely given me
In my efforts to secure the nomination,
and hope that sometime may be able
to reciprocate the favor,
Let me also assure you my friends
that there Is no soreness OH my part
towards anyone, and bow with good
natured resignation to my disappoint-
meut, and you will find me working
my y best for the republican nominee
whoever he may be. With best wishes
for the election of the entire republican
ticket in November, remain,
RNa Yours truly,
JOHN L. CURTIS.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-29
The Lesson of the Savings Banks.

From the N Y. Press.
In this great and happy country there
were by official count in 1903 7,O35. 22S
savings banks depositors with an aggre-
gate balance to their credit of So, 935.-
2O4,045. Preliminary estimates of the
United States banking officials indi-
cate that the deposits to-day are largely
in excess of three billion dollars, and
that the number of individual accounts
has increased to about seven and quar-
ter million depositors
These more than seven million citi-
zens of the United States are asked by
the democratic party to vote for man,
Judge Parker, who in 1896 and 1900 de-
iberately gave his ballot, and says so,
to the formal proposition of Mr.. VIM.
J. Bryan to cut the value of those saw
ings banks deposits in half, to make of
every dollars earned, accumulated and
put away at interest only fifty cents of
good money; to make every dollar of
interest paid only fifty cents of good
money!
1t is true that Judge Parker has said
in telegram designed to save his party
from humiliation and to put himself
in control of the United States admin
istrative government that he now "re-
CARDS" the gold standard as firmly es-
tablished. In other words, while he
twice voted to make fifty-cent piece. of
every dollar in the savings banks, he
now regards" that the depositors them
selves, and the rest of the nation, as
majority, will not permit their dollars
to be converted into fifty-cent pieces.
He has not said he was wrong in 1895
and 1900. He has mot said that he
now believes dollar should remain a
dollar. He has said the full 1O0-cent
dollar is established" whatever he be-
lieves, whatever he would do had he his
own way now, as he tried to do in 1896
and 1900l
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-29
Texas Is Great.

No state in the Union is attracting
more attention than 1.-THE Lone Star
State" Millions of money is being
spent in investments and millions of
men are seeking homes in the Southwest
Her future is indeed most inviting and
she seems to be the veritable land of
promise bidding all classes welcome.
Every reader of this paper should send
twenty-five cents for years subscription
on trial or ten cents for three months
to Cornucopia-Horn of Plenty 1t is
published by the Cornucopia Publishing
Company. Houston, Texas, and is full
of Texas facts of interest to- both city
and country folks alike.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-29
FORMAL NOTIFICATION.
President Roosevelt Received II at His
Home, Sycamore Hill.


Home, Sycamore Hill.
Oyster Bay, l.. l., July 28.-Theodore
Roosevelt formally opened the poiiti.
cal campaign of 1904 at his country
home, Sycamore Hill. Standing on
spot made dear to him by the assocla
tions of life time, surrounded by ihs
family and relatives and friends, and
in the presence of an assemblage Of
men distinguished in all walks Of life,
he formally received and accepted the
nomination of the Republican party
for president Of the United States.
President Roosevelt's speech Of &c.
ceptance was Enthusiastically force
full and direct in argument and replets
with epigrammatic passages. It was
received with immense enthusiasm by
his auditors. Prosperity may be said
to have been the keynote of tho ad.
dress, while the achievements of the
Republican party in craftsmanship at
home and abroad were depicted with
touch Of skilled hand. His satirical
reference to the Democratic party
aroused laughter and applause.
AS the president concluded his
speech Speaker Joseph G. Cannon,
chairman Of the notification commit.
tee, grasped his hand and congratu.
lated him cordially. George B. Cortel.
you, chairman Of the Republican ma.
tional committee, then extended his
He was followed oy
all the members of the notification
committee and the guests.
The formal notification OF the &C
ton OF the convention was made On
behalf of committee representing ev.
cry state and territory in the United
States by Joseph G. Cannon, speaker
OF the national house of representa-
ti' es.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-29
Hit Haleys Hard.

Bad Axe. Mich, July pa severe
hail storm, two miles wide and twenty
miles long, broke fifty window panes
at the Huron county poorhouse and
ruined crops in its path. Farmers in
this section won't have to do any fur
Their harvesting. The crops Of SIX diff
ferent farmers named Haley were de-
stroyed, 81 the storm has been called
the Haley hail storm"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-29
Niagara Falls Excursion August 18th

The Ann Arbor r. r. will run its
Annual Excursion to Niagara Falls,
Alexandria Bay and Toronto Thursday
August 18th. Special train will leave
Owosso at 7:20 p. m. Fare for round
trip to Niagara Falls a. 25. To Toron-
to the fare will be 81. so higher, to Alex
andria Bay $500 higher, and to Montre-
al sos higher than to Niagara Falls.
Special train will run through to the
Falls without change.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-29
Cracked Safe For $50.

Grand Ledge, Mich. July 29.-Nu-
litt's Touring mill in Sunfield was en-
tered, the safe blown to pieces and $50
taken Three men were in the job.
officers Toaz and Sebring arrested
Joseph r. Wilson while he was eating
breakfast in the Grand Ledge stock
yards. He gave Toronto as his place
OF residence. Some stuff on the EEL
lows person wss identified. Officers
lrs pursuing tho rest of the gang.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-29
Mrs.. Allen Owns an Island.

Flint, Mich, July 29.-While prop
erty owners on both sides Of the Flint
river were quarreling over the owner
ship of three-acre island four miles
west Of this city, Mrs. Thomas Allen,
wife Of the county clerk. filed claim
upon it. She has just received notice
from the United States land Office that
the island Is hers. 1t is covered with
timber and Is quite valuable.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-29
Saved His Life by Jumping.

Lakeland, Mich, July 29.-William
Cady, interlocker man for the Ann Ar.
Dor railway, while going home on the
railway velocipede, ahead of a freight,
had narrow escape from death. He
did not hear the train coming until it
was ten feet from him, and he had
then no time to jump. Just as the en-
CINE was upon him Cady threw him
self off the velocipede into the clear.
The velocipede was cut in two. Cady
was not hurt.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-29
Change Of Motive Power.

Port Huron, Mich, July 29.-Ac-
cording to Grand Trunk official, the
plans for ubstituting electric motive
power In the st. Clair tunnel for the
purpose Of operating trains, have been
sent to the head Office at Montreal
The plans recommend the three-rail
system. The cost, as estimated. will
be 100000, but by the change it Is
said that $4,000 will be saved yearly.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-29
Committed Suicide on Belle Isle.

Detroit. Mich, July 29.-JOhn George
Bell. aged II years, the main support
Of q widowed mother who lives at Al
Sylvester street, committed suicide on
Belize Is}e It wss at first suspected he
he'd met with foul play, but the later
discovery OF two notes, written on the
backs Of cards. IN the card case Of the
deceased, plainly indicates Bleil took
his own life.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-29
Michigan Central Stock Yards, Detroit

Cattle we're quiet at Detroit Live Stock
Market, Thursday, July 2s. 1904; quality com.
prime steers and heifers, $3.50 q s5.25;
handy butchers, $500 a $40; common. s275 q
1915: Gamers COWS. $3.50 G2t0; stockers and
feeders. dull at $3.50 a S4.O0
Milcn COWS, quiet at $500 a s45 90; calves
active at $500 0 90.
Sheep and lambs higher; quality com: prime
lambs. 8 SIS a. S6.10; mixed SO rs 90 st75 culls
Sl.50 "a $3.50; yearlings $500 q $500
Hogs higher; quality com; prime mediums
sh.65 a $3.50; Workers, s565 a $3.50; pigs, t5.e5
@ $50; roughs, $3.50 475; stays one.third on
cripples, hoo per cwt. of.
Receipts-Cattle 1900 calves 500. sheep, 1900;
hogs, 20OO
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-29

One that is sure to suit you with the
same buildings, water and fences you
have now. How is it doneY Simple
enough. Just use the easy draft" and
easy to hold" lie Roy Plow that with
no more horse power than the other
makes will get down and turn up new
farm under the old one. This soil has
rested for years and will bear good
crops. Buy the lie BOY Pillow" and
you will use no other. Sold by Harris
horn q Son, Owosso
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-29
An UujvCharue,'

Bay City, Mich, July ga warrant
has been issued for the arrest of Gar
geld township farmer, charging him
with being the ruination of his 15-year-
old daughter. The girls mother re-
ported the affair to the prosecuting
was taken.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-29
Sunday Excursion To Ludinston.

The Encampment Of the Michigan
National Guard will be held this year
at Ludington and as all the people are
interested in the States's soldiers the
Ann Arbor r. r. will give them an op-
portunity to see the Sunday afternoon
dress parade in which 1000 soldiers will
participate, by running cheap excur-
sion Sunday August 9TH. Special train
will leave Owosso at $50 a. m. Fare
for round trip $500 Train will run
through to Ludington without change
via Clare and p. NJ. r. n,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-29
This viii Interest Mothers.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children. Cure Feverishness, Bad
Stomach, Summer Bowel Troubles,
Teething Disorders, cleanse and regu-
late the Bowels and Destroy Worms
They never fail Over 30, 900 testimon-
ials. AT all Druggists, 25c. Sample
Free. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, LIE
Roy, N. Y.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-29
Michigan Central Annual Excursion
To Niagara Falls, Toronto and Mon
treaI.

Very low rates from all Michigan
points will be made August 4th Tick
cts good for return for twelve days in
GLIDING day of sale,. and are optional be-
tween Detroit and Buffalo via d. 81 B.
Line of steamers. Tourist sleeping
cars at greatly reduced rates attached to
night trains at convenient points in
addition to standard sleeping cars and
through coaches. Full particulars of
special service, rates, ETC., at any ticket
Office or by writing.
L. ID. HAGGERTY, Agent.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-29
THE NAVAL COMMISSION

Looked Over Muskegon's Site For
Training School.
Muskegon, Mich, July 29.-The
naval commission to recommend a site
br a government station on the great
Iakos, consisting Of Capt. Reeder,
D. g. NJ; william Bradley Of Maine
and H. M. Waite of Kentucky, arrived
here on the cutter Tuscorora.
They were met here by Senator J. C..
Burrows and Hon. r. p. Bishop, rep.
resentative of this congressional dis
triet. A committee from the Chamber
Of Commerce took the party over the
grounds that this city offers for their
consideration
The commission is looking over the
St Joseph offering today.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-29
Sunday Excursion To Crystal Lake
and Frankfort.

The next Sunday excursion to Crystal
Lake and frankfort over the Ann Ar
Dor X. r. will be given on July 31st.
Special train will leave Owosso at 4:45
a. m. Fare for round trip $500 Child
rem over five and under twelve years of
age half the adult rate.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-29
STATE NEWS IN BRIEF
Detroit Murderer Sentenced For Life
In Marquette Prison.
THE NAVAL SITE COMMISSION
Inspected Offerings 1t Muskegon and
st. Joseph-Change of Motive Power
In the st. Clair Tunnel-Flint Lady
Secures Title to an Island.

Detroit, Mich, July 29.-William
Stevens has been convicted of the
brutal murder Of Bartender Ralph
Calkins and sentenced to life impris-
onment at Marquette. 1t took the jury
o little over an hour to arrive at an
agreement as to the guilt of the pris.
oner. He was almost Immediately SEN
fenced to Marquette prison for life.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-29
Ann Arbor R. r. Cheap Excursions.

Toledo, Sunday, July "a.
Ithaca, Aug. 3 and 4th.
Richmond, Va, July, 30 81 Aug. 1st.
Bay View, Mich. July, %, 26 and 27th.
Boston, Mass, Aug 10 to Goth.
Louisville KY, Aug, ID to 10th.
Call No. 10 for rates etc.