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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-09-11
M. O, Plan Has Failed.

Under this heading the Escanaba
(Mich.) Mirror gives the following item
1.-THE city Of Algoma. Wis.,. finds that
the municipal light and water plant IL
running behind and Is appealing to its
citizens to come to the aid Of the insti-
tuition. For the year 1907 the city paid
for water and light the sum Of $3,658,
while private persons and corporations
paid $4,7G3 approximately. The cost
Of running the plant labor, fuel, minor
repairs and incidentals, is about $50
per day, or $1,000 n year. Thus 1t is
shown that there Is but S1,121 to pay
the interest on the bonded indebted
ness of 100000 at 8 per cent, which Is
$500, which would leave a deficit Of
$3SI.37, saying nothing about the mon
ey that was expended on the intake
pipe last year. This pipe has to be
taken up ana relaid. and conservative
persons estimate the cost in the neigh
borhood of $4,000. An appeal is made
to citizens not to protest at the high
cost Of water and light"
The actual loss is probably very much
higher, as the above estimate does not
include interest on $4,000 of the in
vestment not covered by bonds. Nor
does 1t include depreciation, lost taxes
and other items usually omitted frow
such reports.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-09-11
FREE FAIR ATTRACTIONS.
High Glass Vaudeville will be a
Feature Of West Michigan State
Fair.

Visitors to all West Michigan State
Fcirs of previous years have COM
mented on the excellence Of the free
attractions provided for their enter
tainment. In view OF this fact, the
announcement of the speciaties Sc
cured for their edification during this
years fair, Sept. 14-1S, will be of
more than passing interest.
With the securing of the last of
the contracts the fair management is
able to assure patrons of clean,
wholesome, high-grade vaudeville and
circus program, in which figure some
and greatest fair in the history of
the organization. AS usual, these per-
formances will be given from a plat
form facing the grand stand, during
the intervals between the heats Of the
racing events
AS the headliner in an amusement
bill replete with novelties, Mat GAY.
a sensational back somersault high
diver, has been secured. From a plat
form elevated 80 feet above the
ground level Gay will dive backward
into a narrow tank of shallow water.
Hardy, "the American Blondin," fur
nishes a sensational high-wire act that
is genuine thriller. Hardy is with
out peer in his profession, and
though the fair management made re-
peated overtures for his appearance
last year. they were unable to secure
his services on account of a Euro.
pean engagement.
Other engagements are with the No
rims, premier Roman ring artists; the
celebrated Malvern troupe Of acrobats;
Mile. Gazello5, single trapeze artist:
the Beldinos, in a new and original
casting act, and the "Bijou Colored
Comedy Four" dancers and comedians
OF note. The last attraction Is one
OF kind which has long been sought
by the fair management, and the act
Ia one scream of merriment from start
to finish.
All these acts will DO given each
afternoon of the fair from a platform
in plain view of the entire assem-
blage-the free amusement program
alone being worth the admission to
the grounds. 49,. III.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-09-11
CARRIAGE AND
DAIRY EXHIBITS
Under Same Roof at West
Michigan State Fair.
New Exhibitors Of VehicIes-Great
Interest In Dairy Department,
Where the Monthly Test of the
State Bureau will be given During
the Fair-Speeial Awards in This
Class.

The new carriage building which
was erected at the West Michigan
State Fair grounds last year will, ex-
cept for the space devoted to the
dairy department, be completely filled
with exhibits of carriages at the COM
Ing fair, which will be given Sept.
14-1S.
Reservations of space have been
made by ten Of the largest carriage
exhibitors of this state and adjoin-
ing states, and 1t is probable that
other new exhibitors will be added to
the list. In this list are included three
firms which were not at the West
Michigan State Fair last year. This
department is under the able direc.
ton Of Hon. j. X. Flood, of Hart, Mich,
and bids fair to become one of the
most attractive features on the
grounds. The ten exhibitors who en-.
gagged space before August 18th are
the following: American Carriage
company, Brown Carriage company,
Durant-Dort Carriage company. Flint
Wagon Works, Laporte Carriage COM
pany, Lull Carriage company. Owosso
Carriage and Sleigh company, w. A.
Patterson company. Pontiac Buggy
company. the Studebaker company.
Much interest Is being manifested
In the dairy department. which Is
housed in the carriage building. Last
year. for the first time. . cold storage
room was provided for this depart
mont resulting In an exhibition Of
butter and cheese far exceeding the
exhibitions Of previous years both In
quality and quantity.
Superintendent T. p. Marston, Of
Bay City, and his assistant, e. A. Ha.
ven, Of Bloomingdale. are taking an
active interest in the building up Of
this department Of the fair and have
promised the board Of directors that
the dairy department this year will
surpass any ever seen in this section,
and will equal that of the Detroit
fair.
In addition to the regular exhibits.
the fair management has arranged
with the State Dairy and Food De-
partment to hold its regular monthly
scoring test at the fair. This will be
under the personal direction of Com.
missioner Colon C. Lille. In connec-
ton with this event Messrs. Marston
and Haven have secured no less than
fifteen special premiums. which will
be awarded exhibitors of butter,
cheese, bread, pies, etc.
The carriage building, with its great
exhibit of vehicles and the dairy de-
partment installed therein, is certain
to be a magnet for large numbers Of
fair visitors this year.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-09-11
THREE DEADLY AGENTS.
Peculiar Properties of a Spider, [;
Grain and a Vine.

STdln ana Vlnes
What is the most terrible form IN
which death comes? Here are three
but which one of them is the worst II
Is hard to say:
In Peru and parts of South Australia
there is found a small spider about
half as big as pea. When this insect
digs It's fangs into its victim 1t inserts
poison which begins at once to act.
1t scorches up the blood vessels and
spreads through the tissue, causing
most dreadful agony. The worst part
of 1t Is that the victim usually suffers
for two days, but death In the end is
inevitable.
Another fearful death results from
eating "bhat," vegetable which
grows in the east, of which a few
grains cause violent mania, ending in
death. "Bhat" occasionally grows in
among the rice crop, from which it is
hard to distinguish until dry. when the
poisonous grain is of brick red color.
There Is a South American vine call
ed the "knotter," which grips any liv.
ing thing coming in contact with it.
Its tentacles Irvine round the object
seized, soaring and burning the flesh
like redhot wires. Then the prey Is
drawn into the heart of the foliage
and there crushed to death The meth
cd is too horrible to describe in detail.
-Pearson's Weekly.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-09-11

diplomatic corps had withdrawn at
once as, a mark of respect and sympa-
thy for Baron Won Marhof. and at mid
night the ballroom held all of the COM
pany that remained. Armitage had not
sought Shirley again. He found room
that had been set apart for smokers,
threw himself into chair, lighted a
cigar and stared at picture that had
no interest for him whatever. He put
down his cigar after a few whiffs, and
his hand went to the pocket in which
he had usually carried his cigarette
case.
"Ah, Mr. Armitage, may ! offer you a
cigarette?"
He turned to find Chauvenet close at
his side. He had not heard the man
enter, but Chauvenet had been in his
thoughts. and he started slightly at
finding him so near. Chauvenet held
in his white gloved hand a gold cigar
cite case. which he opened with a de-
liberate care that displayed its embel-
lished side. The smooth golden surface
cleaned in the light. the helmet in
blue and the white falcon flashed In
Armitage's eyes. The meeting was
clearly by intention, and a slight smile
played about Chauvenet's lips in his
enjoyment Of the situation. Armitage
smiled up at him in amiable acknowl-
edgment Of his courtesy and rose.
you are very considerate, monsieur.
was just at the moment regretting
our distinguished hosts oversight in
providing cigars alone. Allow mew
He bent forward, took the outstretch-
ed open case into his own hands, re-
moved a cigarette, snapped the case
shut and thrust 1t into his trousers
pocket-all, as it seemed, at a single
stroke.
"My dear sir" began Chauvenet,
white with rage.
"My dear Nj. Chauvenet," said Armi.
tage, striking a match. 81 am indebted
to you for returning trinket that I
value highly"
The fame crept half the length of
the stick while they regarded each
other. Then Armitage raised it to the
tip If his cigarette, lifted his head and
blew cloud of smoke.
"Are you able to prove your property,
Mr.. Armitage?" demanded Chauvenet
furiously.
my dear sir, they have saying in
this country that possession is nine
points of the law. You had it-now l
have it-wherefore it must be miner
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-09-11
CANT DENY IT.
If This Had Happened in San Fran
cisco Instead of Owosso, More
Than One Reader Might
Doubt It,

The average man is doubter This
is not surprising-the public have beer
humbugged so frequently they are
skeptical. Proof like the following will
stand investigation. 1t cannot be dis
puted.
Gaorge F. Evans, formerly living al
512 Grover street, Owosso, Mich, says
In my work in the past have done
much heavy labor and have been ex.
posed to the weather which has served
to bring on my kidney trouble. My
back aches great deal and at times
shars pains would extend to my should
ers. My kidneys were much disordered,
the secretions being very frequent and
they forced me to rise often during the
night and greatly disturb my rest. A
friend of mine learned of my troubl'
and advised me to try Doans Kidney
Pills. felt relieved from the first, and
continued taking them until had used
the contents of two boxes, when | was
cured"
For Sale by all Dealers. Price SOC.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New
York, Sole Agents for the United
States
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no other.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-09-11
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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-09-11
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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-09-11

Chauvenets rigid figure suddenly re-
laxed. He leaned against chair with
a return Of his habitual nonchalant air
and waved his hand carelessly.
Between gentlemen-so small mat
terri
"To be sure, the merest tri6e," laugh
ed Armitage with entire good humor.
"And where a gentleman has the
predatory habits of q burglar and
housebreaker"-
"Then lesser affairs, such as picking
up trinkets"-
"Come naturally; quite So! And
Chauvenet twisted his mustache with
an air of immense satisfaction.
But the genial art of assassination
calculating hand, my dear NJ. Chau-
venet."
Chauvenet's hand went again to his
lip.
ITO be sure!" he calculated, with
zest.
But alone-alone one can do little.
For larger operations one requires,
should say, courageous associates.
Now, in my affairs. would you believe
me, l am obliged to manage quite
alone"
"How melancholy exclaimed Chau-
venet.
1T is, indeed. very sad!" and Armi.
tage>sighed. tossed his cigarette into
the sfnoldering crate and babe Chauve.
net ceremonious good night.
"Ah, we shall meet again. l dare
sayr'
1.-THE thought does credit to n gen.
erous nature" responded Armitage and
passed out into the house.
Continued next week.
GA TOR a.
Signature t',: '1s EAZIZE-
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-09-11

II suffered habitually from consti-
patton. Doans Regulets relieved and
strengthened the bowels, 80 that they
have been regular ever since. "A. E.
Davis grocer, Sulphur Sp-ings, Texas.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-09-11

Soothes itching skin Heals cuts or
burns without scar. Cures piles, &C.
zema, salt rheum, any itching Doan s
Ointment. Your druggist sells it.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-09-11
Nv. M. FITZPATRICK
LAWYER.
COLLECTOR IN CHANCERY
AND
General Insurance Agent
once over Owosso Savings Bank, Owosso
Probate Order.

State OF Michigan County OF Shiawassee, IS.
At session OF the Probate Court for the
county OF Shiawassee held at the Probate Oflce
in The Citv OF Corunua, on the 2lst
day Of August in the year one thousand nine
hundred aud eight.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge OF Probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF Henry Il. Van
LEV, Dcceas ed Il mily y. Van Lew as eSecu-
trix having rendered 10 this court her final ac-
count.
1t is ordered tn tthe g1st day OF September
next. at ten O'CLOCK IN the forenoon at said
Probate ONCE, be appointed for examining
and allowing said account.
And IL Is further ordered, that copy of this
order be published three successive weeks
previous to said dav of hearing in THE Owosso
TIMES, newspaper printed and circulating
In said County OF Shi lwassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge OF Probate.
BY FLORENCE LINDSEY,
Probate Register.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1908-11-06
GO AHEAD! SAYS TAFT
LADIES THANK
THEIR HELPERS

Tn ladies committee which su ably
conducted tie reception IT tn court
house Yesterday afternoon desires that
proper credit bc given IL. ugh thu col
umus IF the pr - to certain business
Hrms aud social organizations thsu
l"nt aid in material way
r. ! u Jaurden .shuuI b. given the
credit IF providing tn punch and
lemonade. which WEE the draHkahlez
and without which uo function reaches
tie grade eft TUE hn~Hitaiity
To ". J. Rowe is due credit for hav-
ing Eaaed an "rs Of his slcighs the
pia., and other things which had IL
bo moved entirely free or charge.
nd to- Tie Fraternat Order of Eagles
is du, the thanks If TIM committee far
us If their piano. su ublic ugly loaned
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1908-11-06
A BIC DEAL
ON THIRD BEACH

\ deal was eonsummatrd last night
which is Of more than ordinary i'm
portance in tho local mining world Hy
it the we'll known mining firm of
Fleming Bros. " Hanks and Andy An
derson. of the Eagle Mining Company.
come into entire possession of the
famous Yellowstone claim. on the third
beach. below Nome river II was for
merry the property of W \. Gilmore.
Eugene Chilbcrs and G Y. Ewing. ana
has been the cause of some very spir-
tied litigation in the district court
within the last two years.
The Yellowstone is a very rich claim.
and the new owners viii work il tx
tensivoly during the coming winter.
Within week they will install a large
outfit On the ground and begin taking
out the precious yellow .lirt 1t is ox-
pected that valuable dump will be
extracted before spring.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1908-11-06
APOLOGY FOR oMITTlNG
IMPORTANT NAMES

Ia yesterdays account If the rceep-
ton al the count House tn names OF
thre" ladies We're Internationally omit
ted from the list Of matrons eompris-
ing the reception committee. Mes
DANES Schodcld. Fink and Een wer,
members of the committee who did 81
much to make the affair Of yesterday
afternoon 50 ENJOYABLE. The failure to
join their names with the other mem
hers of the committee in the dcscrip-
ton of the affair Uas due due parity
l." haste and partly To the lncxcusablc
loss of a slip of paper containing the
whole list 4 names
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1908-11-06
Nuggets Spec al Service.

Nugget opec al service.
CINCINNNTt Nov Every bust
ness man may 90 ahead now with eu-
orgy. said President Elect Taft last
aight At complimentary banquet ex-
tended T." Tim in this. MS homie CITY,
10y the Commercial club
Mr Taft was greeted With trcmcu-
dous cheering - H. SAT down to- Hc
table provided for him ia thu banquet
hall Thu dinner was delayed some
ten minutes by an ovation. and might
have heen postponed longer had not
the successful standard bearer " Re
publieauism raised his hands in IA ecs-
tufr ri protest t. which action d.
was moved by mo head waiter Nho
whispered earnestly 10 him. presum
ably 10 the effect that tn di87r vas
being <poiled H. tn delay
At thc conclusion of the baaquci
MIR TAFT nude q speech In serious
vein It, said that he wa not vet Of
ieially elected. and would mon bc until
TIM delegates 10 the electoral college
had met aud east tHeir votes and the
proper formalittrs were eorte through
Nor would he be president uua il,
WaS inausHrated aa tie It'll dae of
March. 19o9
But hc declared. mo- reason existed
10 prevent his saying To the gentlemen
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1908-11-06
PTARMIGAN TELL
ELECTION STORY

\ striking WineoW display At Mo
dini~ oaf". on FRONT street hats been
attracting a good deal OF attention to
day
Ta" ptarn iean are labeled Tafl and
Hryan The BRYAN bird lies dcad Ills
feathers are badly touslcd aud stained
With blood III places \ tag on aim
reads i need IL renrganizr.
Tie Taft bird stands erect with
wings outstfetchcd Feathers are scat
tered around his feet ~ though hr
had plucscd them from his fallen al
yersary Ills whole attitude indicates
victory
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1908-11-06
SUMMARY OF STATES
AND ELECTORAL VOTE

Tine summary of Tho recent election
by states and the electoral vote each
static is entitled To- is given below.
Two states. Missouri and Maryland
are still IT,
Kentucky has been put into the
BNm column. though the returns are
not Yet final and authentic Ia that If
feet. 1t Is VERY probable that Ken
lucky is Democratic.
Following is the summary
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1908-11-06
FINE LEAP YEAR DANCE.

Tn" leap year dance given by the
Eagle ladies last night was "A decided
success. and an who attended had "a
fine time. Not only Wcre an of the
pleasant features Of a leap year dane,
in evidence but the ladies had pro-
pared an excellent supper for their
gentlemen friends. one trat was high
~ appreciated
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1908-11-06
ARTHUR COLE WITH
THE NOME NUGGET

Arthur cole. mo has been fith the
Miners 4 Merchants Eaut during the
past year is now associated with the
Nome Nugget. tie will have much to
d" with fire business Department of
The oiIice. and it is anticipated by tile
rrnprielors tnaf ne viii b. a valuable
addition t. the STAFF - the paper
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1908-11-06
ALASKAN COAST
REPORTED ON
Nuggets Special Service

TFuJJVt : p1OIdI otTVICt.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 5.-The his
tory Of the important mining districts
IN Alaska has been brought up To
date by reports on the Wrangel and
ketenikan districts, just issued by the
United States Geological Survey
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1908-11-06
FAIRBANKS
STRAW Vote
Nuggets Special Service.

Nuggets Special Service.
FAIRBANKS, Nov l.-Thc stri,,
election held here on November 3 wa
a great success in that many nen
came in t. IN Ia creeks l. participate.
Bryan sentiment prevailed to such an
extent that he received over half Of
the votes cast
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1908-11-06

Total v"tr ... 113b
TEAMMATES who are admirers Of
Bryan have rais"l the sum of $3.50.
and will have an appropriate emblem
made which They VIZ Sand to MIN as
soon as possible as 4 max of esteem.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1908-11-06

Call up Peoples Laundry for rough
dry work.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1908-11-06
AT TIE CRESCENT.

ROOMS for the winter Sc. t2a. s.
per month.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1908-11-06

Steam heated room at the Golden
Gate for the winter
Billiards aad pool Board OF Trade
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-21
LABOR ORGANIZATIONS MAKE 4
GOOD TOWN

The cities whore labor Is most
highly organized 20 ahead the fast
est. There are reasons for this.
Business men generally get most
of their trade from the laborers.
WHO SPEND THEIR MONEY
FREELY.
In proportion 10 his means the
iaboring man with family or with
out spends HIS money ten times as
fast as the capitalist.
Salem would be a far better city
for business IN 1T HAD MORE La
BOR ORGANIZATIONS.
The Capital Journal does not be-
iIeve In dIctatlon from any labor or
ganlzation.
But Il should be remembered that
capital also dictates. AND TEN
TIMES AS OFTEN NAMES ITS OWN
TERMS As LABOR DOES.
Give labor a chance 60 live and
the city will prosper.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-21
THE TRUSTS SKIN THE FARMERS

II In published In the eastern pa
pers that the powder trust Is TO ad-
vance prices this fall.
This II one Of the practices OF the
trusts generally. TO ADVANCE
WHEN TIMES GET BETTER.
They do not lower prices when
times are bad. but they always ad-
vance when they are good.
The farmers has 10 take prices IA
they come. IN THE OPEN CoMPE-
TITIoN or THE WORLDS MAR
KITS.
But az tho slightest sign OF any
thing coming HIS way up goes the
price OF score OF articles. and low
ering their quality.
Ho must have powder TO clear the
lands and build roads. and have Q
little sport. AND HE ~ AN EASY
MARK.
Laws should be passed regulating
the quality ana care OF such explo'
siyea and their sale IN this state.
II n had enough 60 be al the mercy
OF a trust that can lower the quality
OF its products and raise prices at
any time.