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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12
SPENCER cHARRINGToN DEAD.
He Was the Oldest Member of House
of Commons

LONDON, December 12.-Spencer Char
rington, the oldest member of the house OF
commons. is dead. He represented the
Tower hamlets in the conservative interests
for nearly twenty years.
This almost nonogenarian Che was born
in 1879 distinguished himself at the close
of the last session by sitting through two
all-night debates, when he thought the
governments position was threatened, a
feat of endurance which his colleagues rec
ognized by presenting him with a comment
orative silver cup.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12
Messengers on Strike.

number of bicycle messengers en-
ployed by the Western Union Telegraph
Company are said to be on a strike They
decline to return to work unless the COM
pany will allow them every Sunday off,
instead of every third one. as at present.
Another demand was that certain boys
who have been discharged be reinstated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12
Declines in Copper and Steel.

Further assaults were made on the mar
ket and, although prices yielded to within
fractional distance of the early low point
and went below in some cases, the decline
was not so precipitate as in the first hour
Amalgamated Copper broke again to 633.
and United States Steel, Pennsylvan MIA
Reading. New York Central Atchlson. Ca
madam Pacific Rock Island Chesapeake
and Ohio, Central of New Jersey, Louisville
and Nashville. Tennessee Coal and Leather
sold lower than before. The decline In
United States Steel reached points and in
Louisville 35a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12
Death From Natural Causes.

An autopsy was performed at the morgue
today on the body OF Mary Cross, colored,
who died at her home on Van street yes
terday. Her husband. Benjamin Cross, was
arrested and held on suspicion because of
something that had been said TO a police
man. The woman's DEATH the autopsy
showed. was caused by acute congestion of
the lungs, and her husband was released.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12
Two Held for Virginia Murder.

RICHMOND, Va. December ia man
named Hume was found murdered on cleo
ton day in piece of woods in Orange
county. The affair was shrouded in mys-
terry, but now Louis and George Davenport
brothers-in-law of Hume have been arrested
charged with the crime. Neither of the
prisoners is over thirty years of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12
No Appropriation Available.

The controller of the treasury has decided
that there is no appropriation for the rent
ing of building for use as offices for the
United States Marine Corps. Under the
past rulings of his department no building
can be rented for public purposes except
upon specific appropriation by Congress.
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Any Telephone Subscriber

whose name appears In the telephone
book may phone Want Help adver-
tisements to The Star and we will
collect later. One cent a word each
day. Minimum charge fifteen cents.
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New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers, 1910 F street, members New
York stock exchange, Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade
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EARLY ACTION WANTED
Pure Food Bill Called Up in
the Senate.
MR.. HEYBURN'S PLEA
PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT BILL
COMES UP AS REGULAR ORDER.
The House Passes Over a Hundred
Private Pension Bills and Mis-
cellaneous Measures.
R. HEYBURN'S PLEA

The pure food bill was called up
in the Senate today and explained
by Mr.. Hepburn. The House passed
1913 private pension bills and a NUM-
Der of miscellaneous measures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12

Tho third annual convention OF the Inter-
national Hold Carriers and Building La
borers' Union of America win meet In MIN
neapolIs. beginning January I. l00A
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GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales.-Regalar call, IL o'clock noon-Capita'
20 at s135h.
Union Trust and Storage. 10 at lis.
Commercial National Bank. p at 100.
Mergenthaler Linotype, at 1875.
Greene Copper. 20 at 32A.
RAILROAD RONDS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12

redemption. q. 0o2. ass Government receipts
from internal revenue. 81 .511 .l52: customs.
$7O0469; miscellaneous, s42.841; expendi-
lures, 81. $50 900. Available cash balance,
45.I14 ,27511.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Today's Government Receipts.
National bank notes received today
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-12
ShiaWaSsee.

Since the late change Of weather
everyone seems to feel much better
The last shade tree on the old mill prop.
erty has been cut down-Earl West
is moving back to this village
local union of the American Society
of Equity, was organized at the
Lemon school house last Friday
night The union starts out with a
membership of fourteen and will hold
their meetings the first Saturday in
every month-Quite number from
about here went to Bancroft last Friday
night to attend Nevada. play put on
by the Bancroft band-The school at
Shiatown has closed for the winter
George Webster has moved from the
Toolan farm to the Frank Case farm
May Cossleman, who has been visit
ing here the past month has gone to
Venice for an indefinite Through
all of the bad weather our rural mail
carrier has made his regular trip and
was generally on time
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-12
Lennon.

Harland Gillett is very sick with
pneumonia. His condition is critical
The funeral of Mr. Ed Hill was held
from Venice Center church Tuesday at
one o'clock. Mr. Hill was q respected
citizen-Lennon wants some fellow
with a little capital and some hustling
ability to GENE in here and run a gener-
al store--We might say that there Is
some pretty good material here for leap
year proposals-The Ideal Entertain
ers will hold forth at Phillips hall on
Thursday evenlng-Don't forget the
social at Lennon school, Friday evening,
Feb 12-Chas Cline has resigned his
position as foreman at Mrs. Lennon S
We haven't seen any boom stuff
here yet We're not very far from some
of the boomers though.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-12
IN CLUTCH OF JAPS
Korea Practically In Their Posses.
sion Now.
SEOUL AND MAsAMPHo TAKEN
Latter an Important StronghoId-Rus-
sian Railway Bridge Blown Up
Five Russian Commercial Steamers
Seiked-Alexieff Mobilizing Troops.

London, Feb. 1.-The Shanghai
correspondent of the Daily Mail says
an important bridge on the Manchuri-
an railroad has been blown up and
thirty men have been killed.
Special dispatches from Toxic this
morning announce the arrival Of
Japanese troops at Seoul. The Tien-
tsin correspondent of the Standard
sends in a report that the Russians
have massacred 100 Chinese at Lao
Yang, in consequence of which the of.
ficials at Shanhaikwan are greatly
alarmed and appealing to Pekin for
protection.
Toxic, Feb. 1.-THE Japanese have
captured at least five Russian COM
mercial steamers, including the Eka-
terintoslav, Moukden, Russia, Argun
and Alexander. They were captured
by the Japanese in Korean and ada
cent waters at various times since
Saturday by small cruisers. Some OF
the steamers are rich prizes. The
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-12

Miss M. CARTRIDGE gives some
helpful advice to young girls.
Her letter is but one of thou.
sands which prove that nothing
is so helpful to young girls who
are just arriving at the period of
wOmanhOod as Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound.
DEAR Mrs. PNKHAM cannot
praise Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound too highly, for it
is the only medicine ever tried which
cured me. I suffered much from nv
first menstrual period, felt SO weak
and dizzy at times l could not pursue
my studies with the usual interest.
Ny thoughts became sluggish, / had
headaches, backaches and sinking
spells, also pains in the back and lower
limbs. In fact, I was sick all over.
Finally, after many other remedies
had been tried, we were advised to get
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, and am pleased to say
that after taking it only two weeks, q
wonderful change for the better took
place, and in short time 1 was in
perfect health felt buoyant, full Of
life, and found all work q pastime.
am indeed glad to tell my experience
with Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vege.
table Compound, for it made diff
ferent girl of me. Yours very truly,
Miss M. CARTRIDGE, $50 Whitehall St.,
Atlanta, Ga. 5000 forfeit II original Of
eoo0s letter proving genuineness cannot produced
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-12
TOLEDO BLADES.
Those of Modern Make Not COmpar-
able With the Ancient Ones.


Toledo blades are still made in the
government weapon factory, but those
of modern production do not compare
with the ancient work. 1t seems to be
lost art. The genuine Toledo blades,
made by the Moors, were so elastic and
tough that they could be curled up like
watch spring. You can see them in
the armory at Madrid, but only ordi-
nary swords and bayonets for the
army are made there today. The secret
seems TO have been forgotten. The
steel came from England. 1t Is the
same as is used for ordinary purposes,
and, as in Japan, where the art reach
difference in the product lay in the
skill of the armorer and the process he
used.
In the secondhand shops OF Toledo
and of the bric-a-brac dealers you can
buy old swords for reasonable prices,
but genuine ones, made before the six
tenth century, when the best were
produced and the art began to decline,
are very rare and are promptly pick
ed up by connoisseurs whenever they
are offered. The names of the old max
ers are as well known as those of the
painters Of great pictures, and a sword
made by Nicholas or Dune or Don Isio
or Correnties in the fourteenth and fif-
teenth centuries is worth several times
its weight in gold.
Each armorer Of Toledo in ancient
times, as in Japan, had his cipher,
which is to be found on his blades, and
there was as much rivalry among them
as there is today among the opera sing
ers. Julian del Rel, the most famous
of the Moorish swordmakers, always
cut the figure of dog on the blades
of his swords near the hilt, and Nor
rillo, who was also famous, used
wolf for his coat of arms. The sword
makers of Toledo had guild for mu-
tual protection, but they worked sepa-
rately. Each had his own secrets for
refining and tempering steel, which he
concealed from his rivals, but trans
mitted to his children, who inherited
the business.-Chicago Record-Herald.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-12

small steamer Koeik is detained al
Yokohama, its status not being clear
japan seized Masampho Sunday and
dispatched heavy force there. Japan
will fortify the port and establish a
naval and military base there.
Masampho is an exceedingly impor.
tant point, as it controls the Korean
channel and is an excellent base for
future operations.
Chefoo, Feb. 11.-Upon the with
drawal Of the Japanese minister from
st. Petersburg the Japanese fleet and
transports proceeded to Masampho,
which was occupied, and the feet then
sailed for Port Arthur. The rest of
the Japanese ships are guarding north
ern Japan, fearing that Russia might
land force from Vladivostock, and
for the further purpose Of preventing
four Russian cruisers from joining the
Russian fleet at Port Arthur. Other
Japanese war vessels are cruising to
intercept Russian vessels coming from
Singapore.
San Francisco, Feb. ia cable
gram to the Associated Press from
Nagasaki states that the Russian
cruiser Variag, which was reported to
have been sunk at Shemulpo by the
Japanese fleet, was captured and ar
rived at Sasebo. The dispatch also
states that in addition to the Russian
vessels damaged in the torpedo at
tack at Port Arthur that seven other
vessels were captured. 1t is also re-
ported at Nagasaki that General XII
ropatkin has arrived at Hardin to take
command of the Russian land forces.
st. Petersburg, Feb. 11.-Viceroy
AleXieif has begun the mobilization Of
the army reserves in eastern Asia.
The publication oe extra editions of
the newspapers containing accounts of
the reported injuries to Japanese
ships during the Port Arthur engage
ments. and the sinking of the Japan.
csc battleship Shikishima led to a de-
mand upon the editors for the source
Of their information. They replied sit
came from the British embassy"
These reports were received every
where with manifestations of joy, but
nothing confirming them has come
from Viceroy Alexieff.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-12
U. S. TO BE NEUTRAL.

Proclamation Formed-Russia and ia.
pan Favor II.
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE president
has decided to issue a proclamation
of neutrality. It probably will make
Its appearance today sometime. The
proclamation is in stereotype form
and simply recites and deplores the
existence of hostilities between Japan
and Russia and enjoins upon citizens
of the United States a strict regard
and observance of the neutrality laws.
Secretary Hay last night sent the
draft of the declaration Of our neu-
-trality to the president fol, bis sigma
ture. Having received enough favor
able replies to insure the concurrent
action Of European powers in his en-
deavor "to localize within as small an
area as possible. the hostilities In the
fareast and to insure over as much of
China as possible her neutrality" Sec
rotary Hay last night addressed notes
to Russia and japan inviting their CO.
operation in this endeavor and an
nouncing that the United States stood
stalwartly for this principle. 1t was
known in advance that both the COM
Blatant powers desire the localization
of the war.
After addressing Germany, Great
Britain and France, Secretary Hay
sent the same note to the other pow
ers signatory to the peace protocol Of
1900, including Austria-Hungary, Italy,
Netherlands, Belgium and Spain, and
finally he addressed the combatants,
Russia and Japan, inviting their CO.
operation in the support of the prin-
cipal for which this government stood
In diplomatic circles the feeling is
strong that Russia will acquiesce in
the suggestion, both as to limiting of
hostilities and the naturalization of
China, when she has assured herself
that there is no Interior purpose in
volved.
It has been decided that the cruiser
squadron of the Asiatic fleet with pro-
priety could go as far north as Shang-
hal and orders will be sent northward
to Chemulpo, Korea, to maintain COM
munication with the American lega-
ton at Seoul.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-12
Not without Distinction.

A note of family pride was struck
in the onversation'between three small
Reading boys the other day. The parts
played 10y their respective grandfather'
in the civil war were being depicted by
two of the boys in vivid colors. The
career of each, 1t seemed, had beer
halted by confinement in southern pris
ons, apd it was on the latter fact tina
the lads laid particular stress. The
third youth. unable to match these re
citals with any military achievement o.
his own forefathers, preserved an envi
Gus silence for awhile and then, not e
be outdone, said disparagingly:
"Why. that's not so much. My I'm
Gle ELL was in Jail long time. and h
was never in the army at all!,-Phila
dclphia Ledger.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-12
THE PEPPERMINT STICK.
some Words of Praise For the Candy
of Our Daddies.

OF Our Daddies.
The old style stick candy has red
stripes running around it in spiral
form. The body of the stick is white.
1t is slightly favored with peppermint.
1t is very sweet and wholesome. Good
enough for king! So cheap that the
poorest may have it. Six sticks for
cents. Enough to last a family of six
two days. Break stick in two in the
middle, eat half Of it after dinner or
after supper If preferred. That is
enough candy for one day. 1t is good
for children. Keep it in the house.
Away up in the pantry where the chill
dren can't help themselves. After din
ner is over take it down, break a stick
dren will like it immensely. They will
like 1t all the better for not being able
to get too much Of it. Never let them
have all they want Of it. A half stick
is enough, although whole stick
might be allowed occasionally. All the
fancy stuff put up in boxes that cost a
dollar or more cannot equal the old
fashioned stick candy. Six sticks Of
it contain more solid comfort and more
nutrition than a wagon load Of cara
mels and painted bonbons. 1t is the
candy Of our forefathers. Our grand
mothers used to eat 1t. Accept no 9TH
err. BE sure that you get the proper
trademark-red stripes running spiral
ly round the stick. Beware of substi-
tutes.-Medical Talk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-12
Saved His Friend.

This little story is told of two Scotch
laddies who, while fishing in strictly
.s.-ssssifs .. water, for which only one
l,.os ,,,.oridoS yyith permit, were sud.
Te "J confronteaS.hy the bailiff. One
of them quickly collectesa us Jackie anu
ran his might across the leu .ne ., oaii
if in quick pursuit After cSGerins =
large tract of country the anglSt su'
down completely exhausted and aws',t8t
ed the painting and enraged pursuer.
"Do you know that you should not
fish in that water without permission
asked the irate man.
eyes," said the lad, "but l have per-
mission. I've got an order"
"What made you run then, you young
scoundrel"
"Oh, just to let the other lad away
he hadn't got one."
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-12
Garland.

Frank Raymond has gone to st.
Louis to work on the Worlds Fair
buildings-Mrs H Piddington will en-
terrain the Ladies Aid society, Thurs
day-Mr and Mrs Albert Rood and
daughter Bertha, of Bennington, visited
Mrs. Ann Green and family, Saturday
Mr. and Mrs B Lewis attended the fun
eral of Mrs. Lewis grandfather, MI
Geo Sherburne near Ovid, Friday
VIM Killian has sold his house and barn
and one an@ a half acres of land in Car
land to Ed Green.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-12
THE WILD BIRD.
When the Naturalist Gets n Chance
to study Him ut Close Range.

When the Naturalist Gets n Chance
to study Him Mt Close Range.
For the greater part of the year fear
Is the dominant instinct in the life Of
nearly every wild bird or mammal
which has to contend with man or
overt enemies Of any kind. But with
the periodic revival of the reproductive
functions profound changes occur not
only in the bodily parts, but in the in
stincts which govern their movements
and life. The parental instincts, which
are essential to the generation and
successful rearing OF the young, begin
to assert themselves and by blocking
Or supplanting the sense of fear hold
tbeiS, TO the focal point-the nest and
later tshe young-during the period
when pafpntal care and even parental,
sacrifice is necessary.
This wonderful parental instinct, or
series of Instincts, rises gradually like
n fever. reaches aAmaximum and then
as slowly subsidies. when at its height
every sense seems to lie lost in an all
absorbing passion. This Es the time to
approach the wild bird. We can watch
and record with pencil and camera ev-
cry act which occurs at the most. We
can approach as near as we please and
by aid of the tent are enabled to ana
I'VE in detail the behavior of the same
birds for q period of from one to three
weeks.-Professor Francis ii. Herrick
I'm IIarper's Weekly.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-12
WAR NOTES.

The Red Cross executive committee
authorizes call for donations to be
sent to treasurer American National
Red Cross. Washington, D. c., for re,
lief work Russo-Japanese war.
Orders have been received at Car.
diff, Wales, suspending ali shipments
of coal for the Russian government
and cancelling the chartering on its
behalf.
Mr.. George w. Stewart, manager of
the bureau of music of the worlds fair,
has received q cablegram from Russia
stating, that owing to the war between
Russia and japan the band of the i'm
perial guard would not be sent to the
fair
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-12

SION and Japan, without awaiting the
receipt of the last responsive pro-
posals of our government, declared the
negotiations broken off and diplomatic
relations with Russia dissolved.
% without advising us of the fact that
the breach of such relations would in
itself mean an opening Of warlike OPP
erations, the Japanese government
gave orders to its torpedo boats to
suddenly attack our squadron standing
in the outer harbor of the fortress of
Port Arthur Upon receiving reports
from the viceroy in the far east about
this we Immediately commanded him
to answer the Japanese challenge with
armed force"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-12

The annual meeting of the Shiawas-
see County Pioneer Society will be held
at the Baptist church at Corunua, Feb.
%, 1904, at 10 o'clock standard time, for
the election of officers for the ensuing
year. After the business session gen
eral good time will be had by reminis-
cences of the old Pioneers, interspersed
with music. The ladies of the Baptist
church will serve dinner and tea to all
who want. Come and bring your
friends and neighbors, and renew old
acquaintance and friendships
j. ID. LELAND President,
JOHN NJ. FITCH Secretary.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-12
Corunna.

CThomas, of Lansing, was home
Monday to vote for water works and call
on old friends-The Royal Arch degree
was conferred on three Corunna candi-
dates at Owosso last evening-Hon
Fred M Warner, secretary of state, was
in the city last week, in the interest OF
the state census. The gentleman is
candidate for the nomination of govern
or and has many friends in this county
a E Alderman, of New Lothrop,
was in the cNy Friday on business. He
does not understand why some good
company does not see the advantage OF
an electric road through Hazelton tc
New Lothrop. The road would not only
be good passenger road but large
amount of freight could be picked NJ
Carl Pickert was called to Indian
apolis, Monday ON important Elk bust
nes,--Charles Drake, of this city, ha
had his pension increased from W to sl'
per month Mrs d. Gerow has beer
called to New Market, Ont, by the i'll
ness of Mr. Gerow's mother---Dr w
Jones is still confined to his home, bu
hopes with warmer weather to be on
again.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-12
Michigan Central Stock Yards, Detrci

Cattle were dull at Detroit Live Stool
Market. Thursday, Feb. IL, 1904; quality fair
prime steers and heif9rs, 1925 "a 1850
handy butchers, $3.50 % $500: common. $3.50 q
1926 Gamers COWS. si.50 az 90; stockers ano
feeders, active at $3.50 q 1885,
Mich cows. quiet at $500 a $500; calves
active at $3.50 q 75)
Sheep and lambs dull; quality fair: prime
lambs. 750 $500; mixed, s.. 25 On 81 90, culls
$3.50 an $3.50.
Hogs htaher; quality fair; prime mediums
$1,000 s5.25; Workers, s5i) % S. IS; pigs, Is. 90
e. IS 05; roughs. 90 ESQ 45o; stays one-third of
oripples, N.0O per cwt. OF.
Receipts-Cattle 1Oo0 calves 100; sheep, 25C0
hogs 1900.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-12
Byron

Rev. F. l. Walker was called to Perry
Thursday ON account of the funeral OF
his grandmother. His father who
breaches at Parshallville, in returning
from the funeral got as far as Byron and
stayed over Sunday, he preached for his
son at the M. e. church Sunday morn
ing-C. E. WEIGH and wife and little
boy, of Corunna, spent Sunday in Byron
B. S Fosket and wife and daughter,
Nellie, were guests of E. d. WEIGH
and wife Sunday at dinner-Mrs. AL
bert Willett and wife, of Stanton, were
~ town last week on account of the
Of Paul Coffin Frank Tillman' s
deatn c~ George, is laid up with a
little BOY syixed while scuffiing with
broken leg recefTOA r. Coates - =.
a schoolmate-Mrs! went to
Vernon Tuesday-Willis Lawrie is
home at present-William Madison is
to be Juror from Burns at the next term
of court infant child Of Ed Ben
ton and wife died of pneumonia.