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Arizona republican., 1908-07-17
A BETTER DAY FOR AMERICA
In Spite of the Miserable
 English Weather
Two Systems of Counting to Determine the Olym- pie Championship.

London, July 1G-This was Amer ica's day in the Olympic sports at the stadium, both big events which reach ed their finals, throwing the discus, free style, and putting the shot, being carried off by Martin J. Sheridan, of the Irish American A. c. and Ralph Rose of the Olympic A C. of San Francisco, respectively. The United Kingdom captured the third final. the 400 meters swimming event, in which II. Taylor added a score to his country by beating Beaurepaire, the Australian crack. and Scheff of Austria.
 The final was also reached in the 1000 meter cycle race, but this proved such a fiascO through the attempts of the four participants, Schilles of France; Jones. Kingsburg and Johnson of England to force each other to make the pace that the judges declar- ed the event off, it not being finished within the time limit. Italy got her first gold medal today in the team gymnastic competition. receiving the greatest number of points against a great array of competitors.
 This system awards one point to each winner, ignoring seconds and thirds and includes all sports carried out under the auspices of the associa- tion whether within the stadium or outside of it. Following this method of counting points. the countries will be placed in this order: The United Kingdom 20, the United States s, Sweden 3. Norway 2. Canada. France, Belgium and Italy, ore each.
 The United KingGOm's 2J points. ac- cording to this con putation is made up as follows: Mems doubles and sin g,es, and ladies singles in both the lawn tennis and covered court tennis competitions; pole competition: sin gles and doubles racquets; individual rifle competition; individual miniature rifle competition at disappearing tar gets; team and individual competi- tions; miniature rifles at ordinary targets: team competition at clay birds, and the following wins in the stadium: the 300 meter walk: the 20 kilometer cycle race: the three mile team race; the U5D yards cycle race. and the 400 meter swim. The United States score is made up Of the fol-
 
 revolver competition; individual dou- ble shoot at running deer: J. Gould's victory in the court tennis competi- tion; throwing the hammer; the 1900 meters flat race; throwing the discus. and putting the weight. The Swedish points are scored by wins at team and individual competitions at running deer and throwing the iavelin. Nor way won the team and individual rifle shooting at 300 meters. Canada won the individual competition at clay birds; France the 200 kilometers tandem race; Belgium the individual revolver competition and Italy the team gymnastic competition.
 As the summer section games will continue until october 19 and include yachting, the olympic regatta and fig ure skating. and as there will be a winter section including Rugby asso- citation football, hockey, La Crosse and boxing, it will be the end of the year
Arizona republican., 1908-07-17

adoption of a brief platform which is possibly the shortest on record, con taining not more than $50 words
Arizona republican., 1908-07-17
TWO LIVES SACRIFICED
 TO MISTAKEN IDENTITY
A Statement by the Murderer Aia Regarding His Motive.

Canon City July 16-A signed statement given last Sunday by Giuseppe Alia, who was hanged last night, to Antone Sassoe, an Italian guard at the prison, makes it appear that Father Leo was the victim of mistaken identity. In the statement Alia declared that the priest whom he killed was an Italian priest for whom he worked five years in Por- tugal and who. he declared, had dis hohored his wife. He said he recog- nized Father Leo as the priest when he first saw him in St. Elizabeth's church. He visited the church sev- eral times before shooting him, to assure himself that he had made no mistake. As Father Leo had never been in either Portugal or Italy, there is believed to be no doubt that Alias identification of him was a delusion.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-17

Columbus, July 16.-For President Eugene w. Chanin of Chicago.
 For vice president Aaron s. Wat kins of Ada. Ohio.
 The above ticket was nominated to- day by the prohibitionists national convention, both men being chosen unanimously, The full endorsement of the convention was not however given to Chafin until after three bal lots had been taken.
 On the first two ballots Chafin did not show much strength, receiving but 195 out of 1OS7, and 379 on the second ballot His nomination was practically assured however when the roll call be- gan for the third ballot. His own state. which voted largely for Daniel R. Sheen, of Peoria, Ill, and the New York delegation, followed by those of Indiana and Wisconsin came over to Chain on the third ballot and he re- ceived a total of 636 votes. The strong est competitor of Chain was Rev. Wm. E. Palmore of St. Louis. who re- ceived 274 votes on the first ballot. AIS on the second ballot. and compara- lively small vote after it was evident that the nomination of Chafin could not be prevented.
 The convention up to this time had run smoothly. without the slightest friction. It was decided to make Pal more the vice presidential nominee, and he was named by exclamation. He declined to accept the office however and persisted in that attitude despite the strong urging of friends. The convention finding itself confronted with the necessity of naming another
Arizona republican., 1908-07-17

Continued on page 2.)
Arizona republican., 1908-07-17
TENTATIVE SPEECH
 OF ACCEPTANCE
MT. Taft Concludes at Least the Out line of His Speech.

Hot Springs. Va, July 16.-Judge Wm. H. Taft is feeling very comfort able tonight over the fact that the first draft of his speech of acceptance of the nomination for the presidency is finished. Mir Taft completed the task this afternoon
 MT. Taft declared that he could not undertake to give any intimation of what the speech contained, because of the great changes that may be made in the paper before it goes to the printer.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-17

FOR SALE-Five acres on North Center street. Well located for subdi- vision. E. E. Pascoe, no North Center Street.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-17

FOR SALE-Brick cottage in Ben netts Addition, $3150.OO. E. E. Pascoe. 11O North Center Strset
Arizona republican., 1908-07-17
PARADE OF ELKS.

Dallas, Texas, July 16.-Garbed in costumes both unique and typical of the different sections of the country they represented, the various delega- tions attending the annual reunion of Elks marched in review today be- fore a throng of cheering Onlookers.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-14
LENT WILL BE LATE.
Regulated by the Moon and vernal
Equinox.

Lent will be later this year than it
has been for some time, Ash Wednes-
day not coming until March 4. The
season is controlled by the changes Of
the sun and moon. For two years it
is marked by the sun and then for
two years by the moon. Easter, when
controlled by the moon, falls on the
first Sunday after the first full moon
after the vernal equinox. The latest
date on which Ash Wednesday can
fall is March 10 and the latestidate for
Easter Sunday is April %, while the
earliest date for Ash Wednesday is
Feb. A and the earliest for Easter is
March %.
With Ash Wednesday, the first day
in lent, begin special services III all
Catholic and Protestant Episcopal
churches The first three Sundays are
designated as the first, second and
third Sundays. in Lent, respectively,
while the fourth Sunday is mid lent
Sunday, the fifth Passion Sunday, the
sixth Palm Sunday and the seventh
Faster Sunday. Passon Sunday is the
first day in Passion week and Palm
Sunday the first day in holy week.
Special services are held usually dur
ing both weeks, but always during
Holy week. Good Friday falls on April
H. the Friday in Holy week and is OBJ
served by three.h hour devotion service
beginning at noon. The Saturday
evening following is Easter even and is
a favorite time for baptism of children.
The lenton season will close April the
IS with Easter day.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-14
Fine Concert.

The Owosso Maennerchor delight
fully entertained large number of
members of the society and their fami-
lies and friends at the Owosso theatre
last Friday evening at the second con-
cert of its second season of entertain
ment. Under the direction of Prof. A.
Coy of Saginaw, the singing shows a
wonderful improvement and proves that
large amount of hard and consistent
work has been done to make the organi-
zation of value to the community in a
musical way. The numbers by the en-
tire membership were Heartily encored
and the baritone solo of g. Bluth was
fine. VIM. Leonhardt of Toledo, one of
the leading either players of this part of
the country, and Miss Musbach, zithel,
and VIM. Leonhardt, violin, also of
Toledo, assisted and added much to the
enjoyment of the concert.
There were so many counter attrac-
tions the same evening that the at
tendance was not what it should have
been, but it is hoped that the society
will continue its efforts and give the
people of the city the opportunity to
enjoy more Of these musical treats.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-14
L Lainssbura.

Laingsburg, Feb. 13.-The village
of Laingsburg mourns the loss of one
of it's best beloved and most useful
citizen, George w. Swarthout, who
passed away at 10 o'clock Monday
night, after having been very i'll for
several months. He had recovered
his strength somewhat, a few weeks
ago, and hopes were entertained for
his recovery, but relapse followed,
with the above results.
George w. Swarthout was the son
of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Swarthout,
who located in this locality back in
the thirties, and were prominent
/ among the pioneers of the section.
I George w. was born on the old
homestead in Sciota township May
10, 1850, where he continued to re-
side until his marriage, when he and
his young wife took up their home on
! their own place. This continued 80
be their home until about eighteen
years ago, when they removed to
Laingsburg, which has since been
their home. They have been very ae-
tive workers in the Methodist church,
and Mr.. Swarshout has been prom
inent in the life of the community,
He served as justice of the peace for
many years, and has been prominent
in the council of the Republican
party, and also one Of the active
members of the lodge of Odd Fel-'
lows.
Mr.. Swarthout is survived by his
wife and daughter, Miss Edith, his
aged mother, one sister, Mrs. Char
les Blood, and thee brothers, Layton
and Thompson, of Sciota and Charles
of Chicago.
The funeral services will b eheld
from the Methodist church Friday
afternoon at . o'clock conducted by
, Rev. Walker.
The many expressions of regret
heard Wednesday evidence the es-
TEEN in which deceased was held, and
are a noble tribute to his life and
character. He was good man, and
will be greatly missed in the COM
munity.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-14

The Michigan Central has dispens-
ed with the services of a night man
at it's depot in this city, the change
going into effect Tuesday night. How
ever the agent is at the depot to sell
tickets for the 9:12 train. r. r.
Smith, who was formerly there nights
is now working at the Junction in
place of w. F. McTaggart, who is
visiting in Canada.
Miss jeanette Burk, of this city
was one of the class of five young
ladies who graduated from the Sag
NAV General hospital, Monday even
ing. The exercises were held at the
Davis nurses home, in Saginaw, and
were attended by a large number of
nurses, and friends of the young
ladies. Miss Burk pas numerous
friends here who wish her all sue
cess in her calling.
Irving King, assistant professor Of
education and inspector of schools
of the University of Michigan, in
spected the Owosso and Corunna
schools Wednesday and Thursday.
Quackenbush Post; G. A. r., and
the Relief Corps held their joint
memorial srvices for those who died
during 1907, at the post hall Wednes-
day evening. The commander, Will
lard Knapp, conducted the exercises
and the feature Of the evening was
splendid patriotic address by Supt
J. w. Simmons. Those of the post
who died during 1907 are:
John J. Mackey, 81; w. Fl. Beatty,
Il: Alexander Johnson, 70; Milo b.
Halstead, II; Alonzo Wallace, 73:
DR.. Jabez Perkins. 81; John II. Moy-
ses. 73. Two members OF the corps.
Mrs. John Sullivan anN Mrs. Mary
Estey, also died in 1907.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-14
Welcome to Mr.. and Mrs. Martin.

Despite the stol IN and almost impassi-
BILE roads nearly one hundred and thirty
friends gathered at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. E. Martin in Benning-
ton township last Friday night to ex-
tend a welcome and congratulations to
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Martin, who were
married in Corunna the week before.
Claude Martin has spent all his life in
that vicinity and has been a popular
member of the clubs and societies, fur
nishing much entertainment as singer
and otherwise, and his bride had be-
come during the last few years one of
Corunna's most esteemed young ladies
and the Fluctuations were exceedingly
hearty and sincere. Refreshments
were served and the evening spent in
entertainment and socially, two fine
rockers being presented to the bride and
groom, one from the Maple River Far
mers' club and one from close neigh
bors. Mrs. Martin will be welcome
addition to the society of this prominent
farm community.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-14
7. M. c. A. Meeting to be Addressed
by Chinese Student.

Secretary sSidenius announces that
Q. T. Wang, Chinese student at the
U. of NJ, will address the mems meet
ing at the Y. M. G. A. rooms Sunday
afternoon.
MIR. Wang was formerly secretary of
the Y. M. G. A. at Toxic and had
charge of 10000 members. He is being
sent through college in this country by
several'men interested in missionary
work, to prepare to do missionary work
in his country. He was the represent
ative Of China to the International
convention held at Washington last
November. Secretary Sidenius heard
him at jackson at the boys conference
short time ago and thinks he is ex-
ceedingly fortunate in getting him
here.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-14

Superintendent Of public instruction
to be elected in the spring.
Superintendent of public instruction
ex.officio member of u M. hoard OF
regents aud other educational boards
of state
State board of agriculture to be
elected by people.
Special rights, privileges and fran
chises not to be conferred by the
Legislature.
Trust companies placed under the
banking laws.
Two-thirds majority of legislature re-
quired to adopt or amend general bank
ing laws.
Legislature may provide for fixing OF
freight rates by commission.
Amendments to constitution author
lied by initiative petition of 90 per cent
of people, subject to veto by majority of
legislature.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-14
Alden Soper Merits Severe Punish
ment.

AS the result of a disgraceful carousal
in his saloon at Corunna, Saturday
evening, Alden Soper is under arrest on
two charges of selling liquor to minors
Beside, Eugene Hacket, an Is year old
Corunna boy and Bessie Porter an
Owosso woman, are under arrest as dis
orderlies-the later being out on 800
bail each. The young woman compan
ion Of the Porter woman, girl under
age, was not arrested. So disgraceful
were the scenes enacted in rhe saloon
that great indignation was aroused
among the citizens of Corunna when
what happened became known, and
prompt steps were taken by Sheriff
Watson and Prosecutor Hicks to bring
the offenders to punishment A nun.
Der of the r!en said to have been present
were summoned before Prosecutor Hicks
and asked for statements before arrests
were made. There can be no doubt as
to the guilt of the parties arrested and
their speedy trial and conviction should
follow. In the case of Soper, at least.
the limit Of the law should be- given.
Under no circumstances shonld he be
ct off with fine. 1t is intimated that
a charge may also be preferred against
him of keeping disreputable house.
The examination of Soper will be
held Feb. 10 and 26 on the two charges.
that of Hackett on the 24th aud Bessie
Porter on the 10Th, all before Justice
Bride, Soper is still in jail unable TO
furnish bail
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-14
Henderson,

Born, to Mr. and Mrs A L Hale, Il
daughter on Tuesday--The w CT u
met Wednesday with Mrs T Coates -----
The revival meetings conducted by Rev
j Harrington at the Disciple Church
are being well atteudel-The L 4 S
met with Mrs w Kiely on "Wednesday
The masquerade party given az tbs
home of d Arthur Wednesday evening
was well attended ard all report fine
time--C w Wilcox was q visitor IN
Finishing last Sunday-Sam MoFr :
and mother have returned from q visit
in Burt.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-14
Stock of A. j. Van Epps and Office
of 0. & G. &. Damaged by Fire.

Shortly after six o'clock Friday even
ing fire was discovered in the Office and
storeroom of A. j. Van Epps in the
Patterson block on West Main street.
But few minutes before Mr. Van Epps
had gone across the street and on his
return found the fire, which had gained
good headway in a very brief time.
The fire department responded prompt
ly to the call. using for the first time
the new chemical engine and in addi-
tion throwing water from the rear of
the building. The flames were soon
under control, the damage to the Office
of the o. & G. E. which is in the same
building was mostly due to smoke and
water while that of Mr.. Van Epps was
quite large and is only partially cover
ed by insurance. The loss on the build
ing will be fully met by the insurance.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-14
Mrs. Roy cheaI Leaves City with Son

The fear of Roy Cheal that his wife
was about to leave the city with their
son on Monday of last week, is partially
borne out by the fact that she slipped
away quietly ON Friday night taking
the boy with her. She was accompa-
MED by her mother, Mrs Moorman, and
it is thought they left for the southwest
as her parents have a ranch in New
Mexico. Her action would render her
liable for contempt of court as an order
had been served on her to appear in
the circuit court with the child on Sat-
urday morning. 1t is not believed,
however, that any effort will be made
to return her to the jurisdiction of the
court.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-14
Some Things in New Constitution
That Were Not in Old One.

State census eliminated, which Will
save 5000, 600 every tenth year.
Majority of legislature may take
matter from committee, which kills
committee rule.
Legislative salaries placed at $500 for
the term, reasonable figure which, it is
believed, will get better men.
All legislation by bills, which pre-
vents legislation by joint and concur
rent resolutions.
Bills must be printed at least five
days before any action is taken on
them.
Referendum on all local acts.
Governor may veto items in appro-,
priation bills.
Laws must be published within GO
days after legislature adjourns.
Legislature may fix hours of labor for
women and children.
Submission of good roads laws made
easier and amount that may be raised
is increased.
Secretary of state placed in line of
succession to governor.
Attorney general made member of
state board of auditors.
Legislature may form circles of judi
eial circuits.
Supreme court must file opinions in
all matters decided by it,
Supreme court clerk placed on salary
and fees of Office turned into the state
treasury.
Supervisors may raise one-tenth Of a
mill on county valuation for repair of
public buildings, bridges, etc.
Appeals may be taken from action of
boards of supervisors.
Authority of supervisors extended
over navigable streams.
Establishment of county hospitals for
infectious diseases and of county infirm-
aries provided for.
Referendum required on franchise
grants in cities, township and villages.
Home rule granted cities and villages
in giving them power to frame, adopt
and amend their own charters.
Municipal ownership considerably
extended, though its application Is left
to vote of tax x-paying electors.
Cities and villages may sell water,
heat, light and power beyond their
corporate limits to the extent of % per
cent of that furnished within their
limits.
Cities, villages and townships given
control of their streets, alleys and
highways.
Franchise grants limited to 80 years.
Provisions made for taxing the prop
erty of express, telephone, telegraph,
freight and other car companies.
Surrender of power of taxation by
either state or municipal authorities
forbidden.
Reforestation by the state permitted
Deposits of state money in excess of
80 per cent of the capital and surplus of
the bank receiving same prohibited.
Uniform system of public accounts
provided for.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-14
PAYNE s. EULER.
w. e. Payne Sells Interest in ImpIe.
ment Business to 7. NJ. Euler.

w 6bsot'
On Tuesday w. E. Payne sold half
interest in his business to T. M. Euler
of this city. Both gentlemen are too
we'll known all over the county to need
any introduction. Mr.. Payne has been
a successful dealer in agricultural JIM
plements, carriages, ETC., for number
of years and has built up a splendid
business. Mr.. Euler has had business
experience along many lines and has
uniformly been successful. Before
coming to Owosso he conducted hard
ware and implement store at Bancroft
and so is well versed in the business in
which he is to engage.
The firm has standard line of goods
and with the patronage the store has
always commanded in the past it should
do a larger business than ever during
1908.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-14
Paving Suit Decided Favorably tor
this City.

this City.
At the time Main street was paved
west of the Main street bridge much
was heard concerning damages Owosso
would be compelled to pay if the con-
tractors were allowed to pave the street
with bituminous macadam. Suit was
finally commenced by the Warren Bros.
Co. against the Barber Asphalt Paving
CO., the cities of Owosso and Muskegon
being included as defendants. The
Detroit Times refers to the case as
follows:
Judge Swan has rendered a decision
in favor of the city of Owosso in case
brought by the Warren Bros. Co,
against the Barber Asphalt Paving Co.,
the cities of Owosso and Muskegon be-
ing defendants with the paving COM
pany.
1t was claimed by the Warren Bros.
Co. ana the Warren Scharf Co., own
ers of the patent method for an as
phalt macadam pavement, that the
cities had contracted to have pavemeuts
laid which was infringing on the terms
of the patents.
The case bears a wide relation to
paying in other cities as number of
towns desire to adopt this form of paw
ing for resident streets and boulevards.
Judge Swan will go TO the western dis
trict to enter there verdict in favor
Of the city of Muskegon.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-14
Real Estate Transfers d.

NJ. Watson to l.. Everson, lot on
sec is, New Haven 500.
w. Sternaman to e. Klingbiel, lot
sec 10, Caledonia, $500.
D. Hook to E. Bunting part nwA
sec %, Rush, $50.
ID. Robin to C. Schroeder and wife,
part ne Il sec II, Bennington, $4,000
G. Bartholomew to G. Ruess part of
lot q NJ. l.. S. & Co. s, add Owosso,
S1,S25.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-14

The case of A. L. Coste, convicted Of
perjury, is to be appealed to the su-
preme court.
The slander case Of Zorettie Vol
brecht vs. John Foote, both Burns
township people, resulted in a verdict
of $50 for the plaintiff. The plaintiff
alleged that defendant made remarks
against her character and sued for
1000.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-14
Special Commission to Meet.

The Bruce drain commissioners are
John Northwood, Lloyd Webb and
Frank A. Thompson. They will meet
February 25, at the home of Jesse
Richardson, in New Haven.
The Jacobs drain in Hazelton has
Jesse Richardson, Reuben Penna-
baker and George OFT as commission
ers. They will meet February 26, at
the Jacobs place in HaZeltOn.