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The Owosso times., 1908-05-22
. Big Decrease in Liquor PRODUCTION.

There was a greater decrease in
the production of whiskey and beel
the first three months Of the present
year than probably ever before in
the same length of time in the his.
tory of the government Tho shrink
age is so unprecedented THAT the
trade cannot mistake it's significance
According to Deputy Conamission-
er Wheeler, of the treasury depart
ment, the internal revenue receipts
for January, 1908, compared with
January, 1907, shows q loss in liquor
collections of $502,114.
February, this year shows a
shrinkage of $1,S22,157 compared
with February, 1907.
The liquor receipts for March of
this year, compared with the same
month last year, show a decrease of
S3,O35,472.
The average monthly decrease in
liquor revenues for the past nine
months is less than one-third of the
shrinkage for the month of March
alone.
The enormous decline in liquor
revenue means a tremendous decline
in the production of whisky and
beer.
According to government officials
more than 95 per cent of this rev.
enue decrease is in production.
Liquor periodicals and government
statisticiahs agree that during the
first ninety days of 1908 there was a
shrinkage of nearly $4,000, 900
worth in the quantity of liquor man
ufactured
OF this decrease 60 per cent is in
whisky production and 40 per cent
in the making of beer
This decrease of nearly 100000
900 worth of beer production in 90
days is a new record and one which
the brewer has never before faced,
for while the revenue receipts from
whisky has been decreasing for some
time the receipts from beer have
shown an increase until during the
recent months.
AT this rate of decrease the pres
ent fiscal year, ending the first of
July, will show a reduction of liquor
production to the value of nearly
s5O,OOO,O0O.
The financial furry has no doubt
been a factor in this falling off in
liquor production, but there is little
doubt that the countrywide tenn
perance movement has also beeh
cause.-Toledo Blade.
The Owosso times., 1908-05-22
MUST SPRUCE UP.
Rural Mail Carriers Warned by Post
master General That Their
Appearance Could be
improved


Rural mail carriers will hereafter
be required to give considerable at
tention to their personal appearance
while on duty and to have an equip
ment that will be a credit TO the de-
partment under which they work as
we'll as themselves. Whether the
department will furnish the where
fore" to produce the necessary polish
will be determined later. Postmaster
General Meyer recently issued the
following order:
"Postmasters of rural delivery Of
fees will inform all carriers under
their supervision that they are re-
quired to present a neat personal ap-
pearance that the vehicle used be
suited to the service, kept in good
order and presentable, and that the
animals used by the carriers in serv-
ing their routes must be fit to work
and such as not to cast discredit on
the service. Laxity in these matters
by rural carriers will be reported to
this office by postmasters.
The Owosso times., 1908-05-22

Miss Ethel lies, OF Tuscon, Ariz.,
has gone to New York City, after a
visit with e. T. Miller and family,
north of Owosso.
The incorporation movement is
growing steadily and We expect that
when the proper time comes New
Lothrop will ask to be added to the
chain of Michigan villages. At pres
ent the village is not what 1t ought
to be in several ways, and if incor-
porated and the proper officers are
elected there will be many changes
all for the better.-New Lothrop
Herald.
Automobile drivers are warned by
Chief Hodges to keep their lamps
lighted at nightyand TO use more dis
cretion and less speed on the city
streets. Arrests will surely follow
unless drivers do not stop using East
Exchange street as speedway
There are many small children on
the street, and their parents are in
constant fear of accidents, owing to
the recklessness of some new own
cry of machines.
The Bay View Circle met Monday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. T. M.
Euler. This meeting closed a prof
liable and pleasant years work. At
the close Of the lesson, Mrs. E. L.
Devereaux in behalf of the club pre-
sented Mrs. Chas. Tuttill with a
beautiful souvenir spoon. Mrs. Tut
till has been the president of the
club for three years. She leaves in
few days for her new home in Fen
ton. A bountiful picnic supper was
served.
Sergt. Oscar Reynolds. wins the
first prize in the indoor rifle match
which Company H has been conduct
ing the past winter and spring.
-Pahl Hintz was second, Frank Mier
third, John Doyle fourth, and Sergt.
Frank Evans fourth. The winter
course, similar to the complete out
door course was used. The scores
were: 2S9 by Reynolds, 2S3 by
Hintz, 267 by Mier, 24O by Doyle,
and 239 by Evans. The prizes were
a dozen photographs, a pair of gold
cuff buttons engraved with the
winners initials, two boxes of cigars
and a box of candy.
The Owosso times., 1908-05-22
Came Near Drowning.

Mrs. Jas. Simeon, of Corunna, has
received a copy of the Spokane
(Wash.) Spokesman, giving an ac-
count of the narrow escape from
death of their son, Albert, who is in
that state. For some time past he
has teen working on a large bridge
over the river in Spokane, and as
the structure was about completed,
Albert and two companions were
asked to see to the removing of some
of the false work beneath the central
arch of the bridge, which is large
one. In some way the raft upon
which they were working broke away
from its moorings, mad the three
young men were swept down the
strong stream, towards the falls.
Albert was the only one of the
three to be saved, and his way avery
narrow escape. In talking to
reporter after his thrill
ing escape, he said, in part:
"The only thing that saved me
was the fact that jumped from that
side of the roof of the raft which was
nearest Shore" said Mr.. Simeon.
The Owosso times., 1908-05-22
Forcsters to Raise Rates.

Assessment rates of the Independ-
ent Order of Foresters must be rails
ed and the old members must make
up the difference between their rates
and the rates of members admitted
since 1898 or their certificates must
be scaled down to an amount that
can be paid at the rates in force.
This Is caused by the action of the
Canadian government insisting upon
reserve of per cent.
1t is figured out that TO even up an
old member who entered at 20 years
of age and has been a member 10
years must pay $26.43; Is years
membership, S44.12; 20 years mem
bership, $65.60.
An old member who entered at 80
years owes 10 years membership,
s61.72; Is years, $1O2.94; 20
years, $15S.0S.
An old member who entered at 40
years owes on 10 years membership
s117.56; Is years, $196.07; 20
years, S291,59.
The plan of carrying less insur-
ance for the old rates would work
this way: An old member who en-
tered at 20 years would get a new
policy for S775, instead of $1,000;
if the entry was at 80 years, the new
policy would be for $632; II at 40
years, new policy for s5S5; if at so
years, new policy for $462
The Owosso times., 1908-05-22

"All the way down the stream
from the time that we felt that the
rope had given away, was trying to
persuade Powell and Engelking,
who were on the floor of the raft, to
come up on the roof where / was,
and they were trying to induce me
to come down where they were, be-
lieving it was safer.
when we had been swept to a
point about Is feet east of the falls
all Of us saw that it was a case of
jump or certain death when our craft
shot the rapids. The three of us
leaped at the same time.
'As soon as l got into the water
l sank at once to the bottom, but
soon came to the surface and began
to battle with the torrent. 1t was a
hard fight and my strength was tax
ed to the utmost to keep afloat
Several persons who had congre-
gated on the bank threw me a rope,
and after getting hold of it l was
soon brought ashore.
"As I was battling in the water l
saw Englekin sink and never rise.
Powell put up a hard fight for his
life, but once he was swept over the
falls he was powerless. After | was
rescued, myself and some of my res
cuers tried to get a rope to Powell,
who had not yet been swept over the
falls. He was too far out in the
stream, and before we could reach
him he was beyond human aid"
The Owosso times., 1908-05-22
Real Estate Transfers

G.. Rush to r. Dynes, pit ne Il, sec
35. Owosso, SIS.
NJ. McCuaig to e. VanEtta pit nwA
sec 6, urns, $50.
j. Moss to f. Carr, 1t sec IS, Owos-
so, $3.50.
G. Batty to r. Vernon, pt Sc Il sec
IL, Hazelton, $500.
Mrs. G. j. Newell to e. GARNER
and wife, It's 2, 8, and 4, blk Z, Ver-
non, $500.
E. GARNER to Mrs. G. J. Newell
VIZ OF swH, sec 3, Rush, $500.
G.. Showermans to r. Smith, 1t 2,
blk /, Weeks End add, Laingsburg,
$500.
r. Colby to r. Kent and wife, ne "A
of eh, sec 4, Shiawassee, $500.
A. Borrows to w. Edgar and wife
ne "a, sec 5, Caledonia, $6,250.
j. Pardee to ID. Corcoran, Its and
2, blk 6. NJ. L. s. & Co.'S 3rd add,
Owosso, SEQ.
The Owosso times., 1908-05-22
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, !
LuCAS COUNTY {

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he' is
senior partner OF the firm of f ] Cheney & Co..
doing business in the City OF Toledo, County
and State aforesaid and that said firm will pa Y
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use OF Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence this eth day OF December, A. d. 1856
fCr.r, A. w. GLEASON,
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. Send for testimonials free.
Il. j. CHENEY & co, Toledo, O.
Sold bv all Druggists 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Owosso times., 1908-05-22

Heavy, impure blood makes muddy,
pimply complexion, headaches, nausea,
indigestion. Thin blood makes you
weak, pale, sickly. Burdock Blood
Bitters makes the blood rich, red, pure
restores perfect health.
The Owosso times., 1908-05-22

DAY, May 20:
Forenoon.
Music, Association.
Devotional, Rev. r. Woodlands.
/. How to Create Enthusiasm, Frank
Young, Supt. Laingsburg schools.
II. Relation of Teacher to Pupil,
Frank Colster, Teacher at Ben
nington, No. 5.
H. Education East and West of the
Mississippi, E. L. Mason, Supt. of
Corunna schools.
Afternoon.
Music, Fifth grade, Corunna schools.
". Grammar School Arithmetic, r.
c.. Smith, Supt. of Durand schools
V. Trials of Beginner, Harris
Redmond, Teacher at Burns, No
l fr.
VI. What My Pupils Read Outside of
School, Catherine Cavanaugh,
Teacher of English Durand schools
Recess
Music, Corunna Male Quartette.
VII. Address, Forces that Win"
F. L. Keeler, Head of Department
of Science, Mt. Pleasant Normal.
The Owosso times., 1908-05-22
w. M. FITZPATRICK
LAWYER.
SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY
AND
General Insurance Agent
ONCE over Owosso Savings Bank, Owosso
Probate Order.

State OF Michigan. County Of Shiawass &C. S.
AT a session of the Probate Court for
the county of Shiawassee held ut the Probate
ONCE in the City o. Corunna on the 9th day
April OF In the year one thousand nine hundred
and eight.
Present. Matthew Bush. Judge OF Probate.
In the matter OF the estate of Mary LutZ,
deceased, James a. Armstrong, as executor,
having rendered to this court his final ac'
count.
1t Is ordered. that the lst day of June
next az ten O'Clock in the forenoon at said Pro
bate ONCE. be appointed for examining and
allowing said account.
And 1t Is further ordered that copy of this
order be published three successive weeks pre-
vious to said day of hearing in THE Owosso
TINES newspaper printeo aud circulating in
said County OF Shiawassee
MATTHEW BUSH,
dge of Probate.
BY FLORENCE LINDSEY
Probate Register.
The Owosso times., 1908-05-22
Marriage Licenses.

Andrew ]. Singer, Owosso ...... .23
NJ. Gully, Mattoon, H.. 10
VIM. M. Colby, Owosso so..........71
Gardner, Hubbarston. .65
The Owosso times., 1908-05-22
Go to Cuba,
Young Man!

Thirty years ago the advice to young men
was to go West" Many did, and from a
comparatively small investment became not
only comfortable but wealthy. The OPPOR-
TUNITY is now CUBA. What the West did in
thirty. years will be done in Cuba in five years.
Cuba has everything in its favor. About az far
from New York as Is Chicago. WONDERFUL
FERTILITY. PERFECT CLIMATE. The
best proposition in Cuba Is Citrus Fruit Plan
tation, Investment absolutely safe. Returns
sure and large. We have the land, plant the
groves, and sell on easy terms or for cash. A
small investment makes n family comfortable
for all time Returns EVERY year.
Send name and address on postal card.
The Henadura Plantation Co., Whitney sdg, Detroit Mich
The Owosso times., 1908-05-22

Itch cured in 20 minutes by Wool
ford's Sanitary Lotion. Never fails.
Sold by PARKILL 81 Son Druggists. If
The Owosso times., 1908-05-22

Accidents will happen, but the best
regulated families keep DR.. Thomas
Electric Oil for such emergencies. 1t
subdues the pain and heals the hurt.
The Owosso times., 1908-05-22
Teachers Meeting,

Following is the program Of the
semi-annual meeting of the Shiawas-
see County Teachers Association at
the Baptist church, Corunna, Satur-
day, May 23:
The Washington herald., 1908-03-29
BUSY WEEK FOR TEMPLARS
Lodges Pay Visits and Interesting
Programmes Are Given.
Good Reports Arc Made, Each Or
gnniEatiOn Being shown in
FIouriShing Condition.

Crystal Fountain Juvenile Temple, No
p. International Order Of Good TempIars
conducted by Mrs. J. r Narrower. grand
superintendent Of Juvenile Temple work.
celebrated its first anniversary in its hail,
3o4 B street southeast. at its last regular
meeting. The little people were encour-
aged by the presence. and the cO-opera-
ton in their programme. of active work
ers in Perseverance Lodge. No. 2. of
which their superintendent has been a
longtime member. Miss Blanche NeH.
past chief OF the adult lodge. became an
associate member under its impressive
ceremonial Master Ralph Wood, chief
templar, presiding.
The initiatory degree was conferred on
the Misses Marion Robey and Regenla
F'r..s, after which the doors were opened
10 visitors. among whom were several
past Grand Lodge officers. In the pro-
gramme which followed piano solos were
rendered by Flora Palmer and Ralph
Wood, instructive addresses We're given
by Mrs. Narrower Mr.. F. w Walster.
and Miss Neff: n vocal solo by Eta Har-
rover, Louise Narrower. accompanist; a
violin solo by Walter Wood. Ralph Wood.
piano. accOIapanist, and a recitation by
Lillian Kephart. The members OF Crystal
The Washington herald., 1908-03-29
MOST MARVELLOUS MACHINE
Brain Occupies Small Space in Pro-
portion to Capability.
Various Chambers Set Aside fer Diff
ferent Functions. and Each
Has Set of Nerve Cells.

The human brain is the most marvellous
machine in the world, says Harper's Mag
azine. It occupies less space in proportion
to its capabilities than any machine il
ever invented.
II sends a special nerve 10 ever ultimate
fiber of some 800 muscles, TO many thou
sand branching twigs Of arteries, 10 every
pinhead area OF the numerous glands
which keep the machine properly oiled.
heated. or cooled; 10 some sixteen square
feet OF skin, which is the outpost guard Of
its castle, with such completeness that
the point OF pin cannot find an area IN
guarded
It possesses special quarters for the re-
ception and translation OF a constant
stream OF Vibrations that are the product
Of all things movable or stin IN the outer
world. On the retina Of every open eve is
a picture Of the outer view. a focused i'm
print Of every ray OF light and color; and
in the visual chamber OF the mental pal
ace stands a vibrascope. a magic lantern.
that receives the retinal picture in its bill
lion speeding series Of light waves and
throws them upon its mental screen as a
living moving picture Of light and shade
and color.
IN the chamber OF sound IS a vibra-
phone. over whose active wires passes
every wave Of sound, from the dripping
Of the dew 10 the orchestral fortIssimo,
from the rauc0us screech OF the locomo-
tive 10 the signing Of the wind through
the meadow grass. In the chambers set
apart for scent and taste and touch are
the secret service guards 20 report upcn
the air and food which give sustenance tc
the palace and upon the solid qualities of
the tactile world. And. wonder OF all
wonders, this complex human brain can
think in al languages or IN no language.
and even conceive Its own physical NOR
falffv
The Washington herald., 1908-03-29

An odd and unnamed sense in all Of rs
Most potsns influence exerts;
Not what We see. OF what we clearly know,
Impending hanger oft aYcrts:
But some strange intuition guides our steps
And governs cen our simplest acts
Until success IRON seeming fancy comes
In spite Of contradict ~ facts.
The best trained minds, and those who. seemingly
L Sc soundest Judgment and the greatest care;
The most industrious. the strongest Wiled,
And those who graVest dangers dare.
Are not the SureSt winners. oftentimeS;
Indeed, success. that much sought prize.
More often chooses lis abiding place
WI.h those who seem the most mwisc.
How oft We speak cf sCme most lucky fool"
Who wlns unso1glt The prize SICK.
While Thousands strive industriously 10 climb
See yonder boy ascend the peak
VIVA. luckH the world cries. But il is not So
The winner SIMPLY gave his mind
Free rein. and followed trusting that sixth sense
We know Of, but have not defined
II men, and nations. w5,s,d more freedom give
To this unnamed. unerrinS sense.
And follow faithfully the inner voice
We disregard az srch expense.
There would be less Cf suicide and crime,
Remorse and sorrows would depart:
And call II Conscience. Providence. OF what
You viii, it TJald rejoice Zach heart.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-29
Can't Lose Yourself in France.

Prom Outing
A feature OF the roads Of France IS
the ever-present guidepost- Those guide
posts consist Of an iron plaqce. about
two feet Ions and a foot high. securely
mounted op sturdy posts or fastened to
some substantial wall They are painted
in white and blue. and show. without any
possibility OF mistake. not only the COM
mune or township in which they stand.
but the next important place In either
direction, as well as the distances be-
tween all the chief points upon that
route. Thus you will find. If you are
travelling on a road which leads 10 Paris,
that the name Of the metropolis viii ap-
pear on the signboard. although it may
be several hundred klometers distant.
In addition 10 these guideposts, the
Touring Club Of France has put on the
chief roads a series Of signs and SYM
bols to indicate TO motorists and bicyclists
what sort Of a road they are approaching.
The sign raientir." which. translated
into good United States. means 20 let
up has caused many a motorist who
was unfamiliar with the road he was
travelling 10 slow down. and 10 find short
ly after the sign had been passed that
II was well that he paid attention to IL.
because Of a steep grade or some abrupt
turn There is no excuse, IN view OF the
symbols and signboards. for any one
motoring in France 10 get on the wrong
road or to come Unexpectedly into trouble.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-29
SEEKS AID FOR POOR China
Bishop Henninghaus in America
Asking Aims.
VIII Call Upon President, Cardinal
Gibbons, and Archbishop FaIcOniO.
Conditions in Orient.

President Roosevelt. Cardinal Gibbons,
and Archbishop Falconio. the papal dele
gate. are on the list Of American notables
upon whorl Bishop Augustine Henning-
haus. for twelve years a missionary in
China, will call here In the course Of a
few days
Bishop HenninghaGs arrived in New
York yesterday, and is accompanied by a
native Chinese Catholic priest His trip
to this country is in behalf of poor
Chinese.
He has Travelled extensively in Europe.
His appeal for generosity to his Oriental
fellows in the faith has met everywhere
with hearty response
Bishop Henninghaus is the successor
of Bishop Won Amer, who on several oc-
casions visited America. He was born in
Westph9lia. Germany, in 1862. For year
after he received holy orders. in May.
1885, he was a professor in the mission
house at Steyl, Holland
AS companion of the then newly con-
secrated Bishop Won Amer, he went, in
May. 1SS6. TO China. There he was de-
tailed as missionary TO various sections,
as military chaplain and as pastor of the
German colony at Shingtau.
AS editor Of the Chinese paper issued
under the auspices of the mission. and as
the author of German Chinese lexicon.
ne was enabled TO give the best evidence
OF his surprising knowledge OF the
Chinese language and literature. He was
made bishop in 1904.
The vast empire Of China contains
about 45O,O0OO00 inhabitants, approximate
ly hve times as many as the United
States. The South Shantung Mission. at
the head Of which Bishop Henninghaus
is. embraces 12.000000 heathen
Among these, in the year 1852, when the
mission Of missionaries from Steyl was
first opened. there were I5s Catholics.
Now there are over 10000 Christians and
more than 1900 catechumens. that is.
such as are preparing 10 receive baptism
Services are held in 1a7 churches and
chapels and $50 houses of PRAYER are in
charge of the nfty-1ve European mission
aries. and OF twelve native Chinese
priests. There are III catechumen. schools
sixty-eight schools for Chinese literature
six orphan asylums. two hospitals. and
one old peoples home. The seminary Of
the missionaries numbers some seventy
native Chinese alumni preparing them
selves for the priesthood.
This growth of the mission is due. In
great measure. TO the assistance of its
friends In America and Europe. For
merly It was France that stood at the
forefront in its ardor and charity for for
eign missions. The shattered ecclesias-
teal relations then existing are how
ever, now unproptious for the missions
Even Italy and Spain do not &C ;omplish
The Washington herald., 1908-03-29

F@om the New York Press.
Possibly not every one has heard the
.anecdote about the dear old mother whose
son had been promoted TO be first leu
tenant in the navy. He sent her a box OF
fine navel oranges from Florida and this
brief note:
Dear Mother; Just a handful OF navel
oranges: something you viii find especial
" choice Devotedly, JACK"
Speaking Of Jack 20 some guests at the
house a few nights later. as they were
enjoying the oranges. she remarked: (:
Just the very best boy in all the world
dear. dear Jack. What splendid sailor
and every inch an officer But he never
could learn 20 spell. Just think Of lieu
tenant spelling naval with an c and q
small n. Isn't il embarrassing 10 a moth
er? Sull, 1t sounds all the same when
you speak it."
The Washington herald., 1908-03-29

1t is announced by the committee In
charge of the memorial services for the
late Edmond de Amicis. Italian author.
that the services win be held at Pythian
Temple, l0l2 Ninth street northwest. this
evening. at 7;3O o'clock The principal
speakers will be Pref. c. w. A. Veditz.
dean Of the College of Political Sciences
at George Washington University and r
Cordiferro, of New York. The public is
invited. The chairman OF the committee
IN charge is L. Amateis
The Washington herald., 1908-03-29

And row as every day I read al large
The doings Of the times and see
How great the need Of some zrong hand TO guide
The State ship on her destiny;
While many names both worthy seem ard good
And faith IN ;heir designs IS felt
The inner voice, that gr,st sixth sense Of man,
Says softly. clearly Roosevelt"
Old custom says. The third term has not been;''
Alarn>ists hint az royalty" !"
Disgrlntled criminals desire a change,
And eanks seek opportunity"
The President himself does rot desire
More favors from his ccuntrsmen.
And though we need his courage, truth, and vim
AihTms he viii not serve again.
But yet within that voice urfailing sounds.
And viii not still CT quiet be:
The giant nation needs a stalUart guide:
Hold fast 10 him who faithfully
Has stood like steel for Justice. truth, and risht
Show him his duty and cur need,
And in the stirring years which beckon Us
To greater glory he viii lead.
Let rs be wiser in these latter DAYS.
And. needing not dense arguments
Which only seek TO prove what is not true,
With sopiiStries some foel irvents,
Look forward 20 the nations destiny,
Inc crandeSt that on earth has dWelt
Our sctions prompted by the great sixth sense
Which now calls out for Roosevelt
Los Angeles. Cal. FRED W. PEARSON.