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Morris tribune., 1908-02-01
The Land Of contraries.

VIII you sail with me in magic boat
To the land Of the pink canaries.
Where the rsly IN green and the trees are
blue,
Where Ink Is sold In the diaries,
where pigs catch mice and elephants ny,
And all things 60 by contraries7
You want to start this very same day!
10 that what hear you saying?
hut warn you at once. before you go,
That you'll none OF you dream OF stay
ing,
FOR the children, OF course. in Contrary
land
Are allowed no leisure for playing.
-Chatterbox
Morris tribune., 1908-02-01
Little Journals.

The word petit" in connection with
French newspapers always strikes the
foreigner It's origin Is in itself sig
nificant The evening edition was call
ed "Petit'' and originally was petit,
but the French newspaper reader has
come more and more to read his pa
per in the evening. and the petit edi-
ton has now become the chief one,
whereas the morning one Is merely a
repetition with ''stop press column.
Morris tribune., 1908-02-01
Stocking Economy.

When brying boys stockings pur-
chase as loA. us can be had. Before
wearing sew neat tuck around the
ankle. When the stocking is worn at
the knee let out the tuck and the worn
Part will be raised SO as to De covered
By the trousers, and the stocking will
DO as good as new. I have found this
q great saving in the buying Of stock
fngs.
Morris tribune., 1908-02-01
COVER FOB BARREL.

xention lies in the means Of securing
the lid to the barrel SO that it may be
alv avs in place and easily raised when
desired.
The fastening consists Of loop Of
stout wire fitting over the top Of the
barrel and having the lid secured by
hingelike device. The top is held In
place by means of tightening screw
turned by the fingers. ~
Morris tribune., 1908-02-01
To Remove Sediment.

To remove the disfguring sediment
which hard water is apt to leave upon
china and earthenware pitchers and
ether vessels In daily use, put into the
vessel a good sized lump Of salt and
sup of vinegar and let stand for half
lay. Wash well with warm water and
Rood soap.
Morris tribune., 1908-02-01
Tea ard Coffee Stains.

If cup of coffee or tea is spilled on
light cloth suit run at once for the
re?~im powder and cover the stain
,,.Hously while still wet, rubbing the
20, Der in we'll with the fingers. Hang
j.. garment in the closet while still
We, ana clogged with the powder,
Iaare undisturbed for forty eight hours,
ST.: ~ out the powder and the cloth
" IL, found without discoloration.
Morris tribune., 1908-02-01
HUMPING HEADACHES.
Many rlOrris Women Have Them
but Few Know the Real Cause.

NAdMy AAO1EhS "Umen nave ANSm
but Few Know the Real Cause.
Dull, humping headaches.
Sick, prostrating headaches.
Dizzy, whirling, blind headaches
Point to disorders of the kidneys.
r Tell Of uric poisons in the blood.
Narcotics may ease the pain.
But won't cure the cause.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure the kid
peys,
Remove uric poisons, purify the
blood,
Danish headache, backache, urinary
ills.
Here's Morris testimony to prove it.
Mrs. Ellen Molander, living on
East Third St., Morris, Mimi, says
About six months ago I was sue-
fering terribly from kidney complaint.
| had bearing down pains In my hips
and back and my head ached so se-
verely at times that it seemed as nc
1t would split. suffered from dizzy
spells, at times and things seemed to
turn around and around was feel
Ing very desp0ndent and discourag-
ed when my attention was drawn to
Doan's Kidney Pills and procured q
box at Krueger's Drug Store. They
helped me from the first. continued
recommend Doan's Kidney Pills at
every opportunity"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United ),
states.
Remember the name -Doan's-a
take no other.
Morris tribune., 1908-02-01
A Test of Charity,

In Syria there is certain religious
sect the members of which are for
hidden to drink from a vessel that has
touched the lips of a stranger. In
spite Of this they never refuse a drink
Of water to thirsty traveller, although
they must Immediately destroy the
cup which he has used
Morris tribune., 1908-02-01

If You ARE Our OF Work, or have
spare time, you should get our prop
osition. No mail order scheme, but a
clean straight business, at which 9TH
ers are making money with no compe-
titien. The first acceptable applicant
gets your territory. Write today, to-
morrow may be too late. Particulars
free. Dominocards Co., 1907 Chouteau,
st. Louis, Mo. ~ ...... 2.
Morris tribune., 1908-02-01
Prevent Furnace Dust.

II users of hot air furnaces will tack
q piece of coarse burlap over the cold
air duct on the outside Of the house
they will be astonished at the amount
OF dust, smoke and SCOT it will keep
out, to the advantage of walls and cur
tains Brush the burlap frequently. 1t
will need it, -t~$5T.fE" -.
Morris tribune., 1908-02-01

Guest-It's sad about the man who
was found dead In his room from
blowing out the gas.
Hotel Clerk Yes, it's too bad. No
body has claimed the body, and as he
paid his last dollar for the room we
don't know who Is going to pay for the
gaS.-Exchange.
Morris tribune., 1908-02-01
INTERCHANGEABLE Barrel Lid.

A barrel is often a very useful thing
around house or a store as recepta-
Gle for accumulations Of different
kinds. Unfortunately the lid Of a bar
rel is generally destroyed in the opera
ton of opening Among the recent in
-ventions is one of an interchangeable
I'd for barrels. The novelty Of the in
Morris tribune., 1908-02-01
Two Burglars Shot, One Fatally.

Chicago. Jan. 31.-Two burglars
were shot; one of them fatally, by
Christopher Paulsen, baker in the
shop of j. J. Larsen. Both men were
captured. One of them, Thomas Fraw-
ley, was shot in the head and the
other, John Armour, was shot in the
abdomen and in the face. Armour
cannot live.
Morris tribune., 1908-02-01
To Clean ivory.

Any kind Of ivory may be easily
cleaned and its Wilderness thoroughly
sestored by using half a lemon dipped
IN salt. Rub well the discolored part
af the ivory and then wash immediate.
n in warm water.
Morris tribune., 1908-02-01
Shelter Cheaper Than Feed.

Make the COW stable comfortable and
sanitary and put the cows therein to
stay unless the weather is so pleasant
that you yourself would enjoy going
out and taking a sun bath. Such a
stable need not be expensive, but 1t
must have light, pure air and clean
illness. Arrange it so the cows are
comfortable at all times. A cow fas-
tened In Q rigid stanchion cannot be
comfortable, nor if she must lie on a
cold or filthy bed, and you need not
take my word that it will pay you. be-
cause you will discover for yourself
by actual experience that from the
Increased production and the decreased
amount of feed needed you are get
ting a fine dividend on your invest
ment.-L. w. Lightly In National Stock
man. =
Morris tribune., 1908-02-01
Cider Sauce For Boiled Ham.

Boil two cupfuls of cider five or six
minutes. then add half dozen pepper
9orns. two cloves, two teaspoonfnls OF
minced onions and a tablespo onfui OF
minced celery and bit Of bay leaf.
Cook until reduced one-half, then
strain.
Morris tribune., 1908-02-01
CITY OFFICIAL NOTICES
Resolution.
(By Alderman Guter.)

(By Alderman Guter.)
Alderman Gutter offered and
moved the passage and adoption of the
following resolution, which was duly
seconded by Alderman Lawler:
Be it resolved by the City Council
of the city of Morris that the City
Clerk be and he hereby is duly author
lied to issue warrants on the City
Treasury to ray the following sums.
Morris Fire Dept Fires. ...... $40 90
Western Supply Co., supplies As 81
Fairbanks Morse &Co., repairs IL "a
Electrical Engineering Co.,
repairs 6 80
Chas. E. Caine, inspecting Jail 2 90
This resolution shall be in force and
take effect from and after it's passage
and the publication thereof.
Passed this 21st day of Jan. A. d.
1908.
ANTON WATZKE,
Pres. of the council.
Attest: G. B. .BURPEE,
City Clerk.
Morris tribune., 1908-02-01

Visitor-And so you help your moth
err with the homework, do you?
Little Yes, ma'am. / help By
keeping out of her way.
Morris tribune., 1908-02-01

Don't you think my new suit is 9
perfect ftp
"a fit? Why, it's a perfect convul
sion" Cleveland Leader.
Morris tribune., 1908-02-01

"Didn't the lecturer feel hurt when
90 many in the audience fell asleep
during the discourse?'
''Oh. no; it encouraged him.
slow SOP
"Why, he was conceited enough to
think they were nodding approval of
what he saidy'
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-21
Snnonaful and Mouthsful.

Heaven forfend that with rash hand
/ should rip open the chronic contro-
versy as to the proper plural of spoon
full ct hoe genus omne. At present
and for the present that controversy
is happily slumbering. and would say
non molestar il can che dorme. 1t is
very sure to wake up ere long and
veX us. Yet cannot refrain from
citing one word of that class which.
strange to say, has hitherto been over
looked in the controversy and which
yet ought to be decisive of it. That
word is mouthful. Now. If the advo-
Gates of spoonsful. etc. have any pre-
tensions to consistency they must
doubtless maintain that the proper
plural of this word is mouthsful. Well,
If so | would only submit that if any
person should be directed to take
few mouthsful of milk or tea he would
be tempted to ask, like sydney Smith
when enjoined by his doctor to take
an occasional walk on an empty stom-
ach, whose ?-London Notes and Que
rieS.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-21
His Idea of Lunch.

1t was the hour of spelling lesson,
and the teacher of the primary grade
was pronouncing the words while the
small persons in front of her labori-
ously wrote them down. According to
the usual custom she called for vol
unteers TO define each word as it was
pronounced.
"Lunch. Now, who can tell me what
a lunch ISL"
There was long period of silence,
then a hand went up.
"Well. Johnny, you may tell us what
a lunch isl
"a lunch" said Johnny-"a lunch is
what you have for dinner when your
father is away."-Harpers Magazine.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-21

On motion of Sup. Peacock the re-
port was referred to the committee on
records in the clerks office.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-21
Corrected

1t was at a reunion of gallant Irish
regiment, and in due course member
rose to express his carefully rehearsed
sentiment
Here's to tn ould Fifty-ninthg he
began holly, 9Th last in tn field an
tn first to lave utp'
I'VE muddlerw shouted compatriot.
springing to his feet. Here's to III,
Ould Fifty-ninth, equil to nouew--
Xouth's Companies.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-21
Practical Tommy.

Owing to his extreme youth and Il
nudity Tommy Jones escaped going e
church the whole year round except %
Christmas day. After one of his an
nua visits his uncle asked him at The
dinner table If he had been q good boy
and said II prayer in church.
"Oh. yes. indeed" answered Tom
my. IL sail prayer like all the res
did just before the sermon began
Want TO hear it,
"Ycs. indeed. What did you sayY'
replied the surprised uncle.
Now lay me down TO sleep said
Tcmmy.-L Ladies' Home Journal.
Accidents will happen, but the best
regulated families keep DIR. Thomas
Eclectric Oil for such emergencies. II
subdues the pain and heals the hurts,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-21
Countersigned,
JOHN Y. MARTIN, Clerk.

Harsh physics react, weaken the
bowels, cause chronic constipation
Doan's Regulets operate easily, tone the
stomach, cure constipation. 25c. Ask
your druggist for them.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-21

On motion of Sup. Peacock the re-
port was referred to the committee
on settlement with the county treas
urer.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Board called to order by the chair
man.
Roll called by the clerk. Present
Sups. Bailey, Carmody, Dewey, Grit.
fin, Hicks Hurrell, Kinsler, Lowe
Mills, Peacock, Pennebaker, Perrigo
Shelp, Smith, Sutterby, Scofield, Vim.
cent, Webb, Vert, Whelan, White and
Wilbur, %.
On motion of Sup. A. A. Sutterby
the claim of NJ. II. Knapp was made
a special order of business for to.
morrow at l o'clock.
On motion of Sup. Smith the clerk
was instructed to prepare a resolu-
ton relative to the claim of NJ. H.
Knapp as nearly as may be in the
language Of Judge Wisner at the time
the injunction was modified
On motion of Sup. Dewey the board
adjourned until tomorrow morning at
8 o'clock.
Read, corrected and approved.
JAMES J. PEACOCK,
Acting Chairman.
Countersigned,
JOHN Y. MARTIN, Clerk.
TUESDAY, JAN, Z.
At an adjourned session of the
Board of Supervisors of Shiawassee
county, continued and held in the
court house in the city of Corunna
said county, on Tuesday, the 9TH day
of January, A. d. 1908.
Board called 10 order by the chair
man.
Roll called by the clerk. Present:
Sups. Bailey, Carmody, Dewey, Hicks,
Hurrell, Kingsbury, Kinsler, Love-
Peacock, Pennebaker, Perrigo, Sco-
field, Smith, Sutterby, Webb, Vert,
White and Wilbur, Is.
On motion of Sup. White, Sup. Pea
cock was chosen temporary chairman.
The clerk presented to the board
the following report:
To the Honorable Board of Super
visors of Shiawassee County:
Gentlemen:-ln accordance with q
request of this honorable board, here
tofore made, | beg leave to submit
the following comparison Of expenses
to Shiawassee county for the several
offices for the years 1906 and 1907,
as follows:
pECTCTT,D nL' T,1VU,nS
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-21

I'C'N ''to W
records in the clerks office.
The clerk presented to the board the
report Of the county treasurer, as
follows:
Corunna, Jan. G, 1908.
To the Honorable, the Board of Su-
pervisors:
The following is a statement of the
finances of Shiawassee county from
Oct. LIST TO December 31st, both in
elusive. All of which is respectfully
submitted.
CHAS W SHIPMAN.
County Treasurer.
DIR.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-21
Ledger Balance Dec. 81, 1907.

81 2Si So 81 2Si So
On motion of Sup. Peacock the re-
port was referred to the committee
on settlement with the county treas
Il urar
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-02
Science Sftings.

A mask OF aluminium wire to absorb
mercury vapors is the suggestion Of
Slgnor TaruRl. an Italian, for avoiding
poisoning In mercury mines, mirror
factories and other places where work
ers are exposed to this volatile metal
In the Great DipDer (Ursa Major
there are eleven stars -four less dis
tinct than the 0thersl. named as fol-
lows: Alloth. Alksphrah. Benetnasch,
Dubhe, Ell Acola. El Kophrah, FL Phe-
kreh. Megrez. Merak, Mizar and Phad.
Danger OF burial alive will be re-
moved II the test OF death proposed
by a French surgeon Is shown to be
infalllhle. He says that X ray photo
graphs Of bodies made even a few
minutes after death reveal clearly the
outlines OF all the internal organs.
whereas II life stu exists they are not
visible In the photographs.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-02
CITY IN BRIEF.
Nice imam haddie at Haley's.

Nice finan haddie at Haley's.
T. J. Riley and wife returned to
the city today from . weeks visit to
Spokane.
Fresh green vegetables. including
new potatoes. received daily at
Haley's grocery.
w. E. Brebner of North Yakima,
Wash. is in the city visiting with
his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Brebner.
IL Is quality in the cup that sells
White House teas and coffees for
Haley.
William Hin and family OF Mos
COW arrived in the city yesterday.
They have rented a house at 7O5
Lakeside and win make Occur
d'Alene this future home.
Come in Monday and sample the
Inland Cracker Co.'S product, also
our fine line of coffees. We defy
competition when it comes to quality
In these lines. Haley's.
Demonstrations of Chase & San
born's coffee by Miss Hazel Wells and
demonstrations OF Inland crackers by
Miss A. Mead Of Spokane are being
given at the Table Supply company
Dwiney-Wright Co.'s White House
teas and coffees demonstrated at
Haley's grocery Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday OF next week. Come
in and sip with us.
The steamer Lyondale has inaug-
urated new time schedule between
this city and Rose Lake. The steam.
er now makes regular daily trips be.
tween the two points. except on Sun
days. The boat will leave Occur
dAlene at 1890 p. m. and arrive al
Rose Lake at D. m. IL will leave
Rose Lake at a. m. and arrive IN
this city at 1O:4O a. m.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-02
Woman Suffrage.

Michigan women representing organ
lxatlons aggregating a membership OF
$4,000 addressed the constitutional
convention at Lansing recently. plead
Ing for an amendment enfranchIsing
women.
The Kentucky Federation Of WOm-
ems Clubs has enlisted the eo-opera-
ton OF q number OF other organiza-
tons In an EFFORT to secure school suf-
frage with an educational qualifica-
ton for the women OF the state
College women OF California have
organized league the object OF which
b 70 secure the ballot for women.
Similar college equal suffrage leagues
exist In New York. Massachusetts,.
Pennsylvania. Minnesota. Rhode Island
and Illinois
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-02
SIRES AND SIMS.

Governor Wilson Of Kentucky sings
well and is an expert golf player.
Congressman Daniel +. Lafean Of
Pennsylvanis has made more than ST.
100000 in the manufacture OF candy.
William Sells. schoolmaster in the
early days Of Michigan, now at eighty
feels that be can spell down any high
school class In the state.
Senator William b. Allison. the Mes
tor Of the senate. is the only living
charter member OF the Masonic lodge
In Dubuque. Ia. which will celebrate
its fiftieth anniversary In March.
II Ching FOns. the new incum bent
Of the Chinese legation In England. Is
one Of the wealthiest men in the world
and by right OF his descent, riches and
family influence the premier grandee
Of China.
Edwin s. Gardner of Dover, Del.
who is eight years old. was born on
the last hour OF the day, the last day
Of the week. the last week Of the
month, the last month of the year and
the last year OF the century.
Lucius Teter. who has just been elect
ed president Of the Chicago Savings
Bank and Trust company. Il the young
est bank president In the country. Only
sixteen years ago he was a messenger
In the bank OF which he is now the
head.
George BEDFORD. who has been the
London theatrical censor for the last
sir or seven years is a permanent Off
cial OF the lord chamberlain's Office.
Mr.. RedfoFd'g Office is worth about
$3.50 a year The salary itself Is only
$3.50. the fees making up the balance.
Mr.. BEDFORD reads from 500 to COO
plays a year
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-02

p. J. Broderick purchased the
handsome stallion which was sold at
the Occur d'Alene livery barn this
morning for his feed and care bill.
The sum paid was $40.
This horse was brought to the city
last July by Mclaughlin Bros. OF
Kansas, who have a branch stable at
Spokane. and sold to a number OF
citizens for something like $4,000. A
note was given to the company for
the horse. Owing to dissatisfaction
existing between the purchasers. the
horses care and feed bill was never
paid, although the owners were noti-
Ned that It was due. and II was to
pay this bill that the horse was sold
al public auction this morning.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-02
The Writers.

David Belasco is the hardest worker
Of any 0f the American playwrights
Count Tolstoi. criticisIng Dante char
acterized the production III the Italian
poet as cloudy and unintelligible.
Hiram L. Spencer. one Of the veteran
poets OF the country. is spending the
sunset Of his life In a quiet country
home at White Head. n. b. He was
born In Vermont in 1870. His best
known poem. "A Hundred Years to
Come" was written when he was at
school.
Sir Gilbert Parker. the novelist. was
born In Canada In 1862 and educated
at Trinity college Toronto. In 1886 he
was associate editor OF the Morning
Herald. sydney. Australia. He has
travelled extensively in the east. among
the south sea islands. in Europe and In
northern Canada He has represented
Gravesend Ia the British parliament
since 1900
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-02
ARRESTED ron GEM HAUL
Youth Caught in Minnesota Confesses
to Spokane Robbery.

Youth Caught in Minnesota COnfesses
to Spokane Robbery.
AUSTIN. MINI, April 2. - Guy
Morris was arrested at his home here
today by Municipal Court oficer
Chester Edwards of Spokane for rob
bling Jennie Smith of diamonds in a
lower Howard street lodging house
In Spokane. January l6. Morris con-
fessed all and started back today
with oiicer Edwards without requi-
sition papers. He said all the dia-
monds were sold In ST. Paul except
one, which was found on his person
when he was searched. He denied
the crime when first arrested.
Morris Is but 10 years old and
comes OF good family His father
Is In business here. The young man
had mania for diamonds. and had
given three TO a young woman here
before his trouble In Spokane.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-02
CONFER ON CHILD LABOR
National Child Labor Committee TO
Meet

MetN.
ATLANTA. Ga. April 2.--The Ma
tional Child Labor committee. ineIud-
ing In its membership some OF the
most distinguished men and women
of America. convened in Atlanta to-
day for a session Of three days. Com
munications praising the work and
objects OF the committee have been
received from many OF the prominent
members who are unable TO be pres
ent. Governor Hoke Smith, OF Geor-
gia, is one Of the Atlanta represen-
tatiyes on the committee. All OF the
state committees on child labor and
many womens clubs. labor bodies
and other organizations have sent
delegations to the convention.
The business sessions of the con-
yentlon will be held in the convention
hail OF the Piedmont hotel, and there
will be three large meetings at the
Grand opera house, which will be ad-
dressed by speakers OF national rep
utatIon. The opera house meetings
will be held tomorrow and Saturday
evenings. and on Sunday afternoon.
Tomorrow morning Mrs. Florence
Kelley, secretary OF the National
Consumers league. will conduct a
symposium upon the topic. What is
a Good Child Labor Law" General
Clifford Anderson. of Atlanta, will
preside and State Senator A. d. Rob-
erts. OF Pennsylvania. will deliver
an address.
The social features OF the conyen-
tion will consist OF large banquet.
car rides over the city and probably
a reception at the governors man
sion.
There Is perhaps no group Of men
In the United States so widely repre-
sentative as IL the national child
labor committee. President Roose-
welt Is a member So is VIM. II. Taft
secretary OF war: Charles III. Eliot
president Of Harvard university:
Mrs, Emmons Blaine. OF Chicago;
Cardinal James Gibbons. OF Balti
more; Hon. Curtis Guild. Jr.. Cover,
nor Of Massachusetts: Chancellor
James III. Kirkland. OF Vanderbilt
university; President John Mitchell
Of the United Mine Workers OF Amer
lea: AdoIph 8. Ochs. publisher OF tn,
New York Times: Senator d. r. TIL
man, Of South Carolina. and Mis-
Jane Adams, OF Chicago.
The objects OF the committee arr
70 assist In protecting children b.
suitable legislation against perma
ture or otherwise injurious employ
ment. and thus to aid In securing fol
them an opportunity for eiementar,
education and physical development
SUFFICIENT for the demands OF citizen
ship and the requirements of indus
trial efficiency.
indications are that the conven
tion will be the most notable eve
held by the National Child Labol
committee. Three former convention
have been held. one In Cincinnati
one In New York and one In Wash
lngton.