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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-09-08
TERRIBLE INTERNAL STRIFE.
Much BIoodshed and Fighting In Rus
sla's Caucasus District.

st. Petersburg, Sept GA dispatch
from Tifiis, received Tuesday, says:
"The whole of the southeast CaN
casus is now terrorized by Tartars.
Refugees are pouring in here from
Baku, Elizabethpol and Shusha.
"Details from Shusha show that sew
eral engagements were fought between
Tartars and Armenians behind regular
positions and that considerable part
OF the town was soon in flames.
According to an official estimate,
more than 200 houses were destroyed"
Elizabethpol, Caucasus, Sept. g.
Sanguinary fighting has taken placy
between Tartars and Armenians in the
village of Khankend
There is great alarm here. All the
Armenian shops are closed and troops
are patrolling the streets day and
night
Kutais, Caucasus, Sept. GA con-
fict between mobiles and peasants took
place Tuesday in the village of Grand
let Eleven persons were killed or
wounded.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-09-08
VIII Wed German Count.

Philadelphia, Sept. 6.-The enga ye
city to Count Karl Holstein of Ger
many has just been announced. Miss
Harrison Is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred c. Harrison and niece oe
G. G. Harrison, provost of the Univer.
sity of Pennsylvania. The Count Karl
Holstein comes of one of the oliest
families in Germany.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-09-08
M. z. Conference at Charlotte.

Charlotte, Mich, Sept. 6.-Today in
the new Lawrence Avenue Methodist
church begins the seventeen annual
session OF the Michigan conference OF
the Methodist church. Bishop Wilson.
a Marylander, who was elected in 1904
ut Los Angeles to the office he hol IL
will preside. The conference will con.
tinue until next Monday and will be
attended by ministers Of wide reputa-
ton In church circles from New York,
Chicago, Cincinnati. Atlanta and some
Svher large cities in other states in adj
Sition to host from Michigan dis.
Ticts.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-09-08
PEACE TREATY SIGNED
Sun Shone Brightly as Great Histori.
cal Act Is Consummated.
GOOD OMEN, DECLARED koMURA
Only Few Witnessed ceremony-Rua-
sian Envoy Witte Places His Name
TO Document First - Baron Rosen
Delivers Short Speech.

Portsmouth, N. H., Sept. 6.-The
treaty OF peace between Russia and
Japan was signed by the representa-.
tives OF the Two empires at 3:47 Tues
day. On the instant of the consumma-
tion OF the great historical act a salute
was fired at the United States navy
yard on Kittery point.
Mr.. Witte, accompanied by Baron de
ROsen and Mr.. Plarcon, left the hotel
for the navy yard at 2:3O D. IN. The
rain, which had been falling in tor.
rents for half an hour previous to this
time, suddenly ceased and the sun,
which had not been visible for three
days, shone forth.
Sun Good Omen.
Baron Komura, Minister Takahira
and Mr. Dennlson, the legal adviser
of the Japanese ENJOYS, left at 2:4S in
an automobile for the navy yard Thy
we're greeted by the guests of the no
tel gathered on the veranda to wit.
ness their departure. Bishop Henry
G. Potter of New York was among
the number.
Baron Komura, pointing to the sum-
said smilingly: 'It is a good omer
for peace"
Baron Komura had been preceded
by another motor car which carried
Mr.. Sato and the Japanese secretaries
taking their copy OF the peace treaty
in a large black leather portfolio.
Both Russian and Japanese mis-
sions on their arrival at the navy yard
were received at the entrance of the
building by Admiral Mead, while two
companies OF marines, commanded by
Major Moses, rendered military hop
ors.
The copies Of the treaty of peace
carefully compared by the secretaries
Of the two missions, in order to avoid
the necessity of reading them before
the signing, at which personages ex-
traneous to the negotiations assisted.
When the secretaries had ascertaine6
the perfect exactness of the two
copies of the treaty the plenipotenti
aries and the other members of the
two missions entered the conference
hall accompanied by Assistant Secrc-
tary PIERCE, Gov. McLane. Admiral
Mead and the mayor of Portsmouth.
Speeches Made.
Mr. White. the chief Of the Russian
plenipotentiaries, was the first to sign
his name to the treaty. After the cere-
monies Of the signing of the treaty
Baron de Rosen delivered a short
speech, pointing out the Importance
of the present event and the influence
it will have in the relations between
the two countries. He ended by ex-
pressing the satisfaction he felt at
the good relations which have char.
acterized the work Of the plenipotenti-
aries. Baron Komura replied. para
phrasing Baron de Rosen's speech, and
expressed his thanks for the kind
words addressed to himself and to the
members of his mission.
The entire Russian mission, headei
by Mr.. WHITE, attended a Thanksgiving
celebrated in Christ Episcopal
chuch both by American and Russian
clergymen.
Re-entering the hotel one Of the
chief members of the Japanese mis-
sion said:
"The treaty signed today may be the
most important historical feature of
the twentieth century"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-09-08
HURLED FROM AUTO.
Man and Woman Meet Death by Ter
ribIe PLUNGE Over BRIDGE.

Philadelphia, Sept. 6.-While en-
route from Atlantic to Philadelphia
Tuesday in an automobile Neill Wolfe,
secretary and treasurer Of am automo-
bile company Of this cty, and Hiss
Marie Hamill, daughter Of wealthy
Germantown shoddy manufactures.
were thrown from an automobile on a
bridge over the West Jersey & Sea
Shore railroad near Atco, N. j., and
hurled thirty feet to the tracks below.
Miss Hamill was almost instantly
killed and Mr.. Wolfe died soon after.
The car occupied by Mr.. Wolfe and
Miss Hamill was driven by F. G. Plum,
mer. He was taken into custody and
arraigned before Prosecutor Lloyd al
Camden N. j., who discharged him at
ter hearing his statement.
Mr. Wolfe and Miss Hamill were to
have been married in December.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-09-08
Murderers In Lonely Cells.

Marquette, Mich, Sept 6.-Johnson
and Parker, the murderers Of Pawn
broker Meyer in Detroit, sit alone in
their cells in Marquette prison today
The excitement and notoriety of their
trial and long lake trip from Det,oit
are forgotten. The dull monotohy Of
cell life, which must be theirs for a
control aocords them the boon Of work,
presses heavily on them. Johnson
breads the idea Of even a month If
solitude, but this Is the prison GUS
tom. Eventually they will be given
desks in the cigar factory or the Over
nil factory, the only contract indus
tries operated at the prison.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-09-08
Mr.. LOOMS SUCCESSOR.
President Names Robert Bacon Of
New York.

Oyster Bay, Sept 5.-President
Roosevelt Monday afternoon annourc c.
ed officially the appointment of Rob-
trt Bacon OF New York to be first as
iistant secretary of state to succeed
Francis b. Loomis
The announcement was accom-
panied by statement that Mr. Bacon
would not assume the duties Of his of.
fee for some time. perhaps until about
the middle of October. after Secretary
Root had become settled in the Office
Of secretary of state.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-09-08
cannibaIs May Have Killed Him.

Phoenix, Ariz., Sept. 6.-Thomas F.
Grindell, principal of the public
schools of Douglas, who has been ex-
ploring Tiburon island in the Gulf Of
California, inhabited by Seri Indians.
said to be cannibals, has not been
heard from since June 1. His brother,
Il. p Grinden, will leave today with
searching party to seek him.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-09-08
JUDGE Parker's New Job.

New York, Sept. 6.-Former Judge
Alton B. Parker will succeed Prof.
Collins as chief counsel for the Brook
Ign Rapid Transit Co., at an annual
salary of 100000, according to an an.
nouncement just made. Prof Collins
has retired and the firm Of Collins &
Sheehan, which has acted for years in
an advisory capacity to the company.
will now be known as Sheehan G
Parker.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-09-08
TEACHER A SUICIDE.
Standlsh Girl Takes Carbolc Acid In
Grove at Graylinq.

Grayllng, Mich, Sept. 5.-The body
Of a young woman wholly unknown
here, but believed to be Dena Herman
of Standish, was found in little
grove in the eastern part of the vii.
iage about o'clock Monday afternoon,
just dead from the effects of carbolic
act' two small empty bottles, so la
beled, being found by her side.
She had been noticed an hour or two
previously about the Michigan Central
depot, but there was nothing peculiar
in her actions. The cause of her rash
act is complete mystery so far.
The only paper found on her person
was teachers certificate to Dena
HERMAN, Standish, and a conductors
receipt check for $1.55.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-09-08
Two Bows Drown.

Lebanon, Pa, Sept 5.-William
Yordy, II years old, and George Sny.
der 81 years of age we're drowned
Monday in SUrack's dam near Myers
town They were fishing and their
boat capGzed. Edward Reich, who
was with them, narrowly escaped a
similar fate.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-09-08
DINED WITH KAISER.
William Alden Smith a Guest OF Ger.
man Emperor.

Berlin, Sept 4.-United States Con-
gresham William Alden Smith of
Michigan was one of Emperor VIII
Jams guests at dinner Saturday night.
During conversation Of about fifteen
minutes with Mr.. Smith after dinner
Emperor William alluded to the peace
conference at Portsmouth, saying:
President Roosevelt deserves credit
for bringing about peace. He was the
only man In the world who could have
done it. He did his part splendidiy."
Mr.. Smith after the dinner was pre-
scented to Crown Prince Frederick
William and Prince Won Buelow, the
imperial chancellor.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-09-08
QeEe1r1phC 0erntocS1eede6

Our institution, the largest, best equipped and
instruction most thorough of any in the country.
Endorsed by officials of w. u. TEL Co. and nu-
We able to fill only portion Of calls made
upon us. Expense for entire six months course
Tuition. board, room, stationery and textbook
$9a This can be reduced. Catalogue mailed
free, which explains all. Home instruction also.
Dodge's Institute, Monroe ST., Valparaiso. Ind.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-09-08
Coal Miner, In Spain Strike.

Bilbao. Spain, Sept. 6.-The miners
Of the extensive coal region Of the val
ley Of Arnabal have struck. Sewers
measures have been adopted to pr
serve order.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-04-05

II plush raspberry cow, aged eight
years. She is of undoubted courage
and gives milk frequently. TO n mar
who does not fear death in any form
she would be a great boon. She is very
much attached to her present home
with a stay chain, but she will be sold
to any one who will agree to treat her
right. She is One-fourth Shorthorn and
three-quarters hyena. I will also
throw in a double barrel shotgun.
which goes with her. In May she
usually goes away for a week or two
and returns with a tall red calf with
wabbly legs. Her name is Rose. I
would rather sell her to a nonresident"
Joseph Jefferson tells the story of a
theatrical manager who met the repre-
sentative Of an opera company.
"Mr. Purcifal," said the manager. ac-
cording to the New York Times. "when
you play ut Ronoke visit the Hotel
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-04-05

the line OF Il proposed railway. The
troops had planned to erect temporary
wooden structures for their better COM
fort during their s%ojourn at the point
and had completed the excavations for
the cellars. but We're still living in the
tents, when n night a prairie fire
came sweeping down on the camp.
The soldiers were quickly ordered into
an adjacent patch Of woods to tear off
limbs and branches, and. armed with
these. they We're formed into Il line
and advanced toward the oncomine
line Of fire. The few women and little
Miss Crosman We're placed in one of
the cellars as Il protection from the
smoke. which rolled yer them in vol
umes. The fire had almost reached
the camp when a current of air which
came down a valley carried it off to the
right. and the camp was saved at the
moment when despair possessed all.
Years afterward Miss Crosman was
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-04-05


York detective bureau. Some years
ago. when he was succeeded in that
position by a fellow officer, his friends
On the force revived that once popular
song Of Maggie Cline. "T'row Him
Down. McClusky."
He vas transferred recently from
the detective bureau to the borough
Of the Bronx. Shortly before the trans
fer occurred Il detective named Flay
appeared before Magistrate Crane.
by the way, officer" said the mag
%istrate, who is at the head of the de-
tective bureau:'
inspector McClusky." Flay replied.
well" re.ioined the magistrate. IF
you eve heard of his detecting any
thing, l haven't"
II think he is the greatest detective
chief New York ever had" Flay de-
elared.
Then give my respects to the great
est detective chief New York ever
had" said the court. land tell him
for me that he can clean out every
thief in this city in twenty-four hours
II he wants to-"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-04-05

He vas city treasurer Of Sparta In
1885, has been active in the national
guard of the state and was formerly
acting judge advocate general, with the
rank of colonel. This is his third term
in the house Of representatives.
Intermarriages between royal fam
flies in Europe sometimes bring about
peculiar relationships. Prince Louis
Alexander of Battenberg, who is to
visit New York soon in command Of
the second cruiser squadron Of the
British navy, is related closely to sew
era1 crowned heads. He is a nephew
Of the king Of England and a grandson
Of the late Queen Victoria. He married
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-04-05

eASIuJAAIcu. ~ ISL
the woman that gives away the secret.
1t is the people she tells it to that let
It our"
William Jennings Bryan, while max
Ing a stumping tour in 1904. found he
would be compelled to wait half an
hour Or for his train, says the
New York Herald. Taking a seat in
the waiting room, he drew forth a
cigar and lighted it. Just then a por-
ter entered and, pointing to a sign. said:
II beg your pardon, sir. but you see
that smoking is not allowed here"
"Well." replied Mr.. Bryan, II sup
pose that rule is not always strictly en-
forced?"
'Oh, no. sir: neither is the one along
side of it," said the man, with Il grin.
The orator glanced ut it and read:
Employees of this railway are not
permitted to accept tips
MI. Bryan finished his cigar undis-
turbed-
The police commissioner of New
York. William McAdoo, recently order
ed Il shift Of men In important posi-
tons in the department.. and among
those transferred al Inspector George
W. McC1usky. who is said by his
friends to know more about crooks
than any other nan in the country.
In the time Of Inspector Byrnes he and
another clever detective named Titus
were known as "Ryrnes' twins" When
big Chief" Devery was in command
Of the New York police force he did
not get alon. very well with Mct-lusky.
He called him "Chesty George in al
dressed and putting on a smooth front.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-04-05

ported by the majority Of the commit
tee.
Mr.. Esch is from a state where the
subject of regulating railroad rates
has been an issue for some years. He
was born in Monroe county. Wis.
in 1861 Of German parents. Sparta,
Wis. has been his residence since boy
hood. He graduated from the high
school at that place and also from the
state university at Madison. He en-
gagged for three years in teaching. TAX
ing up meanwhile the study of law,
and graduated from the law depart
ment Of the state university in 1882.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-04-05

in a sleeping car. l made my first APP
pearance on any stage in San Francis
co OH the following 18th of September.
Thirteen was the lucky number of the
leading man in the company with
which l played. l made my first hit in
"Arizona" on the 18th. 1t was the t0lr-
teenth day when l made my first New
York debut. 1t was followed the same
season by two other debuts. all made
on the 18th. l rarely go to a hotel that
I do not get room 49,"
Maclyn .Arbuckle Of 1.-The County
Chairman" before he became an actor
was Il lawyer in the high grass district
Of Texas. He was a warm friend OF
the great humorist. Bill Nye. and tells
many stories of the quaint personality
and ready. bubbling wit of the littera-
teur. Arbuckle has Il copy of the pa
per which Nye edited in Tombstone,
.Ariz.. and the sheet is typical of Nye-
filled with sly digs at his fellow towns
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-04-05

SoNH iIu gave Il
quiet Tip on what was 1.-The real
thing in New York theater amer
SOthcrn and his company played the
first act without evoking Il laugh Of Il
''hand." When the curtain fell he listen
ed for the customary call, but there
was only silence-awful silence. Then,
before the second act. he gathered his
company and said: I'VE don't seem to
be hitting EN- ut all. We must pitch
in for all we are worth in this act"
Star and company worked like Trojans,
but apparently without result. At the
e1ld of the second act the local manager
went to Sotilern's dressing room and
began to congratulate him on his sue
cess and to tell him how delighted his
audience was.
Sotlacrn interrupted him. Don't guy
me-" he said. "Why. l haven't heard
any laughter or applause"
Laughter! .%Applause!'' returned the
manager proudly as he drew himself to
his full height and thrust his hand be-
hind the breast folds of his coat. II
should hope not, indeed! There was
OHc lllull SlilCheteu, Dut we put ullll
OUT
Frank Daniels. who is starring in
"The Office Boy" was once Il real Of
fee boy ut $3.50 per month. Com
edy," he says. lis much more serious
than tragedy and in many cases is
much more difficult to render effective
ly. Comedy. to be effective, must be
serious. must be studied, must be plan
ned out with scrupulous care, with spe-
citic attention to the minutest detail,
The most successful comedy parts that
have ever fallen under my observation
were those that had been planned Will
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-04-05
His ReaANMA.

mo, l haven't got along very we'll In
life." says our friend the dentist. You
see, | have seven children, and the ex-
pense Of raising them Is something
great. Then business hasn't increased
as l expected it would"
'"Too many mouths to FILL" we COM
miserate.
Eyes, and not enough teeth to fill" he
adds.-Juugc.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-04-05
Hurnor aaa Philosophy
Dy DUNCAN n. SMITH
SOMEWHERE.

somewhere the roses softly blow,
The gentle zcphyrs come and go,
The restless river murmurs low,
Somewhere.
somewhere the sunlight sweetly falls
Ger southern slope and cottage walls;
The ringdove to his nest mate calls,
Somewhere.
Somewhere the blue Of summer skies
Above the fields Of verdure lies,
Where perfumes from the clover rise
Somewhere.
Somewhere are rest and dreamful ease
Beneath the shade Of greening trees
That whisper to the passing breeze
Somewhere.
Somewhere a bahy's laughter light
Is ringing II from morn to night.
The days are clear n warm and bright
Somewhere.
Somehow l hope to find, some day,
A chance to steal awhile away
And with the laughing baby play
Some day.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-04-05

popular song he can take the proceeds
and go to Europe and let his fellow
men ut home do the suffering as they
hear it stru,nmed on every fiddle or
ground out from every hand organ or
monograph. Nothing short of being
dropped from the Eiffel tower, run over
by Il steam roller and tossed overheard
would serve rs adequate compensation,
and these things do not often happen
to him all in one season.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-04-05

at Versailles in the time of Louis NV.
was reproduced, the guests wearing
costumes of that era. Mr.. Hyde is
twenty-nine years Of age and has a
trim, we'll knit figure which shows off
to advantage. as he Is a very careful
dresser. He wears his beard pointed in
the French style, and it is said his ties
annot be matched anywhere outside Of
Farls. lie is much interested in coach
ing and Is reputed one of the best
whips in America. The freedom with
which he spends his money ON this di-
version may be Judged by the fact that
on his splendid country place at Islip,
on Long Island, are stables in which
the cases for harnesses and saddles are
OF carved mahogany. Mr.. Hyde and
his mother II sister own $40 Of the
1000 shares of the Equitable and prac-
tically control the corporation, which
has assets Of $413,OOO,OOO. The capital
stock OF the company is only $4,000
An exciting scene occurred in the
house of representatives when Con-
gresham William r. Hearst Of New
York charged Congressman John A.
Sullivan Of Massachusetts with being
a homicide. a newspaper owned by
Representative Hearst had attacked
Mr.. Sullivan, and the latter replied in
a speech In the house, which bristled
with sharp and cutting remarks. Mr..
Hearst retorted by denouncing his op-
ponent as one who had assisted in
kicking a man to death in a saloon"
Mr.. Sullivan. like another John Sulli-
van Of greater fame, is a Bostonian.
He was born at the Hub in 1863 ed,,-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-04-05
w hat Fvr7"

@NCB NOsED. red haired. frecklsd
lad;
~ Never had no chance er had
What v might call schoolin'-jest
Raised among TIL orn'riest.
Always seemed t want t. know
Jest why things was thus an 70;
Look up in y'r face an say
In tn most inQuirin' way,
what fur?"
Always tinkerin' around
Railroad shops IN always found
9omethin' there t. ask about:
Always findin' somethin' out.
Never saw a chain err shaft,
Belt err pulley but he'd hiatt
T. look up in his Gurus way
Look up in y'r face an say. d.
what fur?"
Wasn't satisfied Z know d,
That tn wheels went thus IN soS
Nothin' d ever satisfy !
Him ontil he found out why. !
Never saw a thing but he
Followed right t A B G. /
When he saw a wheel go round !.
Never give up till he found
What fur"
Got a place-how. l can't say
In TIL railroad shops one day;
Always KEEP his busy eye
Peeled an always askin' Why
When a hole was bored-well, h0 -
Would look down an presently
Look up at some one an say
In his own %inquirin' way,
what fur?"
Well. sir. next thing that 1 hear .
He'd rugged up n h'istin' gear
All his own, discovered by
His eternal askin' why.
Got a patent fur 1t. h
Wuth Il mint O money. When
We told him we s'posed he'd quit.
He jest says an smiled a bit,
"What fur?"
Money jest come rollin' in
Faster n ever waves O sin
Beat on earth. He didn't care;
Jest KEEP coo an stayed right there
Side of us an, when we lowed
He'd forget tn common crOwd.
Locke up. jest as when a child.
When ne said an sort o. smiled.
What fur?"
Pardon. stranger: that ere tear
Tve dropped on this castin' here
Is fur him. We liked him so;
Never proud a bit. " know.
Typhoid. SO the doctor said;
Don't perfcss t be we'll read
Err t. understand. but We
Nary one of us could see
"What fur"
u. W. Foley in New York Times
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-04-05

t In the public
schools. the Boston
High school, Boston
university and the
Boston University
Law school, has
served in the Mas
s%achusetts legisla-
ture and in 1902
was elected to con
gress as a Demo
crat. Last fall he
was reelected. 1t
$500 -
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-04-05

recently Deen 10
New York. He had
visited the Madison
Square theuter, at
that time under
semireligious man.
agelnent. where dim
light prevailed in
the auditorium and
loud applause was
deemed decidedly in
decorous. The man
ager returned to his
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-04-05
HiH Ambition.

"Why don't you try to make Il name
that will be respected by future gen.
eratiOns:"
my dear sir" answered Mr.. Dustin
StaX, my vanity does not go so far.
! nm content to make Il fortune that
is respected by the present generation"
-WashingtOn Star.