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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-05-01
Who Get tie Money?

At ST Joseph, Mo-. a serious sensa-
zion was recently sprung when the
grand jury of the criminal court in
serted Il probe into the affairs of the
city electric light plant. 1t is alleged
that dummies have been carried on
the payroll Cor the last three years,
and during the past year the city has
thus lost more than $4,000. In one
department where seven men were ac-
tually employed a witness before the
grand jury testified that twenty men
had been charged for. -a.lN,NW MN'
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-05-01
CONTINUED from page g.

merriment that was struggling with
his insides. Then he took up his JOY.
full narrative. II looked under the
bed for him last night, but he wasn't
there. Do you know why? He slept
in your little toy safe. got up early
and took your diamonds with him.
No! Honestly, it isn't joke. I'm
telling you the whole miserable
wretched truth. Your safe has been
robbed. Cockeye made clean sweep
What? What? oh, Jacob, Jacob, you
shouldn't talk like that! It's against
the rules of the Telephone Exchange"
The rest of the conversation was
more serious. Mr.. Corrigan advised
his brother-in-law of the true condi.
ton of affairs and offered to do any.
thing in his power to help matters
along. Mr.. Renwyck, while very much
engaged over his harbor scheme. con.
Guided to drop business for the morn.
ing and hasten out to Irvington with
two experienced detectives.
Good! applauded Uncle Michael
'"The more the merrier. | believe
eral valuable clews. l hate to say
Told you sou Jake, but if you had
listened to me you-what? No, won't!
It's hot enough out here. Goodby'
When Mr.. Corrigan left the telephone
he found that Harriet and Imogene
had gone upstairs. The latter young
lady had been unable to restrain her
In, hO
of her chamber she gave vent to every
species of pyrotechnic despair to which
the tender age of nineteen is subject
Miss Renwyck was the busiest Samari
tan OH record, and her ministrations to
the stricken one made q word with
Richard out of the question for the
present.
Mr.. Van der Awe perceived that his
inamorata was profoundly agitated,
but why he could not imagine. There
fore he paced solemnly up and down
the hall, looking more like funeral
director than ever. Richard sat on the
front porch, smoking one cigarette aft
er another furiously, when Mr.. Corri-
gan came out and accosted him.
IeliO your lOIuSulp! w nat 10 yum
British opinion on hornets nests in
generalY'
'The inmates thereof come at you
endwise and all at once" observed the
young man grimly. "In my humble
opinion things are going to wake up
presently"
"Rightw laughed the merry little
lawyer with what Richard could not
but feel was i'll timed merriment. "My
esteemed brother-in-law is fairly boil
ing. He's on his way out here now
with two policemen. I'm glad you're
not mixed up in this particular phase
Of the comedy, Dicky, boy. You have
somewhat of load to carry as it is"
"Umw grunted Richard, staring alb
sently at the gravel path.
Mr.. Corrigan eyed him suspiciously
and started away. Richard was about
to ask permission to accompany him,
intending again to lay bare his heart
to his counsel, but at that instant his
attention was arrested in an entirely
different direction.
Woolsey Bills was coming toward
him from the direction of the railroad
station.
Continued next week.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-05-01
Probate Order.

State OF Michigan, County OF Shawassee, IS.
At session OF the Probate Court for the
County OF Shiawassee held at the Probate Office
in the CITY OF Corunna, on the 10th
day OF April in the year one thousand nine
hundred and eight
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate.
In the matter OF the estate of Lodevick Van
Auken deceased, Albert W. Curtis as admins
traitor having rendered TO this Court his final
account.
1t is ordered. that the 18th day Of May
next at ten o'clock in the forenoon. at said
Probate ONCE be appointed for examining
and allowing said account.
And II is further ordered that a copy OF this
order be published three successive weeks
previous to said dav of bearing in THE Owosso
TINES newspaper printed and circulating
In said County OF Shilwassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge Of Probate
BY FLORENCE LINDSEY
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-05-01
Order of Publica tion.

State of Michigan, County of Shiawassee, SIS
AT session Of the Probate Court Tor
said County, held at the Probate once
in the City OF Corunna, ON Tuesday, the 21st
day OF April In the year one thousand
nine hundred and eight.
Present Matthew Bush, Judge OF Probate
In the matter OF the estate OF Laura Ed
gar, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition OF Martha
Burge as ADMINISTRATIVE. praying for license
to sell the real estate of said deceased for the
purpose Of paying debts,
II is ordered. that the 18th day OF May,
next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at SAID
Probate once, be assigned for nearing saio
petition.
And It is further ordered, that q copy OF
this order be published three successive weeks
previous to said day OF hearing, in THE OwOsso
TIMES a newspaper printed and circulating In
said County of Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH.
Judge OF Probate.
By FLORENCE LINDSEY.
= Drohate Register,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-05-01
Not Sauce For Tho Gander.

The water department OF Salt Lake
City. Utah, has been running behind
for some time. AS result the rates
have been raised from 81 to nearly eco
per cent for various classes of consum-
ers. OF course it's good business, but
If a corporation did anything like that
the yellow press would have n spasm
and invent several new epithets TO APP
ply to 1t.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-05-01
NERVOUS DEBILITY,

ton from overwork and other
causes. Humphreys HomeO-
pathic Specific No. %, in use
over 40 years, the only success
full remedy. 81 per vial, or spec
ial package for serious cases, So.
Sold by Druggists sent prepaid receipt of price,
Humphreys Homeo, Medicine Co., Cor william
end John Streets, New York.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-05-01
Costly Eeonomv.

Linneus. Mo-, has had little expert
ence with false economy. When the
municipal lighting plant burned down
recently 1t was found that the insur-
arce covered only about 40 per cent OF
the loss. Bonds will have to he issued
TO rebuild
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-05-01
podainn Deficits In ENGLAND.

The local government board has re-
fused to allow Newport, England, to
borrow $4,000 to enlarge its electric
light plant until 1t has paid off a work
ing deficit OF S14,230. The town coun-
ell has voted to levy a special tax for
the purpose.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-05-01

tTisJ LICt4tiIU Na--- n " y ~NII''-I'
The gas holder Of the Wheeling CIV.
VaD municipal gas plant is said TO be
SO full of holes that it leaks at the
rate of $4,000 cubic feet per day. The
gas works management proposes to add
natural gas to the manufactured gas
in the holder. claiming that since it is
lighter it will rise to the top and leak
out and thus save the coal gas. The
charge has been made that the works
have been adding natural gas at %
cents to their coal gas for some time
and selling it for 75 cents. One is not
surprised at anything that comes from
out of Wheeling.-Progressive Age.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-05-01
Notice of Hearing Claims Before
Court

state Of Michigan-The Probate Court for
the County of Shiawassee.
In the matter OF the estate OF Louis
Strauss. deceased.
Notice is hereby given that four months from
the 10Th day of April, A. ID. 1908. have been
allowed for creditors to present their claims
against said deceased to said court for exam
inat.on and adjustment, and that all creditors
of said deceas ed are required to present their
claims TO said court, at the probate onice, In
tho city OF Corunna in said county on or be.
forc the 9th Gay OF August, A. ID. 1908, and
that said claims will be heard by said court on
Monday the path day Of August, a. u. lsve
at zen o'clock in the forenoon.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge OF Probate.
BY FLoRLECE LINDSEY,
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-05-01

cures made by Or
Kilmer's Swamp-Root
the great kidney, live.
and bladder remedy.
1t is the great me&
cal triumph of the nine
teenth centpry; die
covered after years q
scientific research b
Dr.. Kilmer, the ernt
nent kidney and blaG
der enecialief apI 4,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-05-01


wonderfully successful in promptly curins
lame back, kidney, bladder, uric acid trou
bes and Bright's Disease, which is the wogs:
form of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is not rec
Commended for everything but if you have kid.
Ney, liver or bladder trouble it will be founo
,nst the remedy you need. lthas been testeC
in so many ways, in hospital work, in private
practice, among the helpless toe poor to pug.
~chase relief and has proved so successful in
every case that special arrangement has
been made by which all readers Of this paper
who have not already tried it, may have g
sample bottle sent free b. mail, also book
telling more about Sw& and how to
find out If you have kidney - adder trouble.
When writing mention reading this generous
offer in this paper and Et
send your address to NFIE q sI .3EEs:::ls
DR.. Kiimer & Co., Bing- " sE4 ,sss
hamtcn, N. Y. The ss's s-s ~ :. sisslssss
regular fifty cent and Home of swamp-Root
3ollas sizes are sold by all good druggists.
Don't make any mistake, but remember the
name, Swamp Root DR.. Kimer's Swamp Root,
and the address, Binghampton, N. Y, on every
bottle.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-05-01
The Average Man.

spa, what's on average manW
zone who has sneaking suspicion
that he has qualities which make him
superior TO anybody else."-Chicago
Tribune.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-05-01

Dyspepsia is Americas cnrse. Bur
dock Blood Bitters conquers dyspepsia
every time. 1t drives out impurities,
tones the stomach, restores perfect di-
gescion, normal weight, and good
health.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-05-01
HUMPHREYS
WITCH HAZEL OIL

For PILES.-Externa or In
ternal, Blind or Bleeding, Itch
ing or Burning. One applica-
ton brings relief.
For Burns, Scalds, Inflanned
or Caked Breasts and Sore Nip
pies, Salt Rheum, Chapped
Hands, Fever Blisters, Corns,
Bunions. Sample mailed free.
At Druggists, % cents, or mailed.
Humphreys Homeo Medicine Co., Cor. William
and John Streets, New York.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-05-01
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LANE BACK
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserasg,

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers is sure to know OF the wcrdeyfI.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-05-01

Doan's Regulets cure constipation
without gripping, nausea, nor any weak
ening effect. Ask your druggist for
them. % cents per box.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-05-01

Itching, bleeding, protruding or blind
piles yield to Doan's Ointment Chronic
cases soon relieved and finally cured.
Druggists sell it.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-05-01

BY FLORENCE LINDSEY.
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-05-01

see a magnificent church-a voluntary
association of private persons has
founded 1t; an orphan asylum built of
marble--a wealthy citizen has erected
1t; university-some rich men have
left n large bequest for educational
purposes. which serves as a capital
stock. and TN, university then lives, so
TO speak. almost on subscriptions, and
so en without end. We learn here how
supprtuous 10 the action of govern
meats congerning Il multitude of things
In which in Europe it is deemed alb
Solutply Indispensable and how the
freedom TO do something awakens the
desire to do it."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-26
BOTTOM DROPPED
OUT OF GATUN BAY
SENSATIONAL REPORTS FROM
PANAMA-FLOODS PREVAIL
20 DAYS RAIN.

Panama, Nov. 24.-Sensational re,
ports were in circulation here yester-
day to the effect that the south toe
OF Gatun bay had sunk. Some time
ago a rumor had it that an under
ground lake had been found there at
a depth of ZIG feet. The dam at
GI,.in already has been built about
&C 1eet above the sea level.
Chief Engineer Goethals Of the ca
"a! commission telephoned the Asso-
ciated Tress that slide had occurred
at Gatun, hut that it was of no great
Importance, being similar TO other
slides that have taken place during
the rainy season at several points
along the canal.
For the past 90 days it has been
raining continuously throughout the
republic The Chagres river is flood
ed and>alI railroad tracks at Gatun are
under water. The floor Of the pump
ing station is submerged to a depth
of more than five feet, and the loca
sites also are flooded The pumping
station was used 10 keep the lock
sites clear from water.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-26
OBSTRUCTION ENDS
# TAFT PREVAILS
HINT GIVEN REGARDING PRESI-
DENTAL FEELING TOWARD
CANNON
CONFERENCE DURING WHICH
NEARLY EVERY THING is
DISCUSSED.

Hot Springs, Va, Nov. 23-Presi
|dent-elect Taft and Representative
Burton of Ohio had an extended con-
ference at which the speakersnip
Question was discussed, as well as
nearly everything else, as Judge
Taft put it afterward. What the pre-
Ient state OF mind OF Mr. Taft is on
the speakership question and what
will be his future attitude is made
apparent beyond all question in a
statement made Tor publication by Mr..
Burton after the conference. Mr.
Burton explained that he was none
the less a candidate for the senate
than when he came here, and that on
his return to Washington tomorrow
he should give more vigorous attention
to the canvass in Ohio. He said:
In discussing the question Of the
speakership l am not assuming to
speak for Mr.. Taft, but only to ex-
press what seems to me is clearly the
correct view of the situation. The
president-elect made certain promises
during the campaign. One was for
thorough and honest revision of the
tariff This does not necessarily
mean that rates in all schedules shah
be lower, nor that any legitimate
right or interest of either capital or
labor shall be disregarded 1t does
mean a careful re-examnation of the
whole subject. Besides the tariff,
there were other promises contained
in the party platform and reiterated
by the Dresiden Gelect which must be
fulfilled even at the cost OF the
Ispeakership. No doubt Mr. Taft
would oppose Cannon very reluctant
y. but as the head of his party as
well as the presidentolcct of the ma
ton he is bound to meet the expec-
tations of the people and to insist up
on the observance Of party pledges
THE speaker has great power IN
depressing legislation If this repres-
.siye influence should stand In the
way there would be but one course
for the president-elect to pursue, and
that is to exert his influence against
obstruction. it is to be hoped TIN
will be such harmony and conceI
action between the presidente
and Speaker Cannon that a conte
will be avoided"
Judge Taft has made no statemen
for publication. Those who have
talked with him say his determination
to prevent obstruction is most viz
.orous. Mr. Burton wished to MAKE
no prediction as to what the OUTCOME
Of this determination would be- say
ing the whole situation as he saw /
was contained in his statement Re
garding the possibility Of his being
candidate for speaker, Mr.. Burton
answer was that he was none thu
less a candidate for senator because
Of his visit here
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-26
TRAGEDIES.

August zimmerman Of Racine,
while playing ball on the street, was
run down by team of hOr. IS and il
is feared fatally hurt.
Carl Goodman, a former resident OF
Waukesha, has disappeared from Ra-
cine and it is feared, is drowned. He
was last seen five days ago.
In an alteration in a barroom
Frank Walz, a cabdriver Of Youngs
town. Ohio, struck William Dowd
with his fist, killing him instantly.
William Read, 78 years old, was
murdered at his home in Vineland, N.
J. Railroad bonds said to be worth
$50 900 and about $500 in cash were
taken by the murderers.
Accusing Harry Feurstein, a fellow
iceman. of treating him unfairly,
Louis Schneider hit him with pair
of ice tongs, killing him instantly in
New York
Albert Berger, of Helena, Mont, a
former Alaska miner, just before com
hitting suicide threw $4,000 in post
office money orders, payable to him
self. in the stove.
The bodies of Marie Costello OF
Dayton. Ohio, and Chester Gerhard OF
Miamfsburg. were found at the
woman's home in this city. Jealousy
is supposed to have been the motive
for the tragedy.
Charles WanhaIa of Hancock, Mich,
died from injuries said to have been
received in an assault. An autopsy
disclosed a blood cIot on the brain
where it is believed a blunt instru-
menC struck the dead man
An explosion in the glazing house
Of the Excelsior Springs Powder com
pany at Dodson, Mo, caused consid-
cradle property damage and resulted
in the death of one man and the in
jury of thirty-ffve others.
Nick Veasey, a negro, charged with
having had a part in the killing of
Boss Veasey, a planter of ArkabutIa
Miss. was taken from officers who
were endeavoring to place him in Jail
and hanged by a mob Of about 100
men.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-26
.CH|NA'S REPLY To
SINISTER REPORTS
STENTATIOUSLY ASSEMBLIES
ALL OFFICIALS SUPPOSEDLY
ELIMINATED.
DIPLOMATIC CORPS PRESENTS
CONDOLENCES ON DEATH
OF EMPEROR.

Pekin Nov. 23-The ceremony al
the imperial pa4ace yesterday when
members Of diplomatic corps present
ed condolences of their respective gov
ernments on the deaths Of the EN-.
peror and dowager empress was one
of the most impressive, ever witnessed
IN Pekin. A noticeable feature was
the presence of every member OF the
imperial clan, as well as every official
who lately has been reported as dead
Or eliminated from the conduct OF
the affairs of state. This was the
answer Of the government to rumors
of suicides and deaths current in Pc
kin for the past week.
No opportunity was lost to make
the function striking and grand
Prince Ching, for the first time since
the passing away of their majesties,
appeared officially as the head of the
foreign board. The heads of the va,
rious governmental departments were
present with the members of the i'm,
perial clan; and in addition several
thousand minor officials, all dressed
in white, had assembled at the i'm.
perial command to witness this HON
age to the foreign governments of the
world through their accredited diplo,
matte representatives At the con.
clusion of the function in honor of the
dead, the diplomats paid homage to
Prince Chun, the regent.
The catafalque of the emperor was
on a dais in Chen Ching hall and was
draped in black satin, embroidered
with dragons. Prince Chun, regent
stood at a table beside the catafa.que
Of the emperor.
The dowager empress lay in state
in her own private palace, Huang Chi
Tien.
The diplomats passed from the hall
where lay the body of the emperor to
the palace of the dowager, and were
preceded by Prince Chun.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-26
FOREIGN.

F. L. De Ia Barra was appointed TO
succeed Enrique Creel as Mexican am
bassador to Washington.
Woman suffragettes by noisemaking
stopped a meeting in the City temple
at London, England yesterday. Thir-
teen women were elected.
Mrs. George Nesbit Armstrong,
wife Of the son of Nine. Aelba OBJ
tanned a divorce from Armstrong in
London The decree was obtained on
the ground Of cruelty.
King Edward has commanded Al
fred Sutro to give a performance OF
his new play THE Builder OF
Bridges" at Sandringham, Dec. u, on
the occasion Of the queens birthday.
Wilbur Wright, the American aero
pianist now at lie Mans, France, sue
ceeded for the first time in making a
start with his flying machine without
the use Of the derrick previously EN-,
ployed.
Editor O'Shea of the China Gazette
in Shanghai was sentenced to two
months imprisonment for ibeling
Judge Wiley Of the United States ex,
ira territorial court in the Chinese
city
The foreign office has instructed the
Swedish counsel general. in New York
to make a full investigation of the al,
legged discovery on the north coast OF
Labrador Of the Grave Of Prof An
dree. the Swedish aeronaut.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-26
FOR FREE PAPER.
John Norris Makes Plea Before Tariff
Committee.

Washington, Nov. pa severe ar
raignment OF the so-called paper trust
was the feature of yesterdays tariff
hearing before the house committee
on ways and means. After hearing
the arguments, mainly for a protect
until after five o'clock, the committee
heard the testimony of John Norris,
representing the American Newspaper
Publishers association.
Mr.. Norris argued for free trade
IN pulp and print paper, giving many
figures to show that the protection
afforded the paper manufacturers by
the present tariff resulted in unreason.
able prices for paper. Representatives
of the various newspaper employees
union supported Norris contention
with additional argument that the in,
creased cost of paper reduced the
size of the newspaper and give less
work and lower wages than they would
otherwise be able to get.
The paper manufacturers occupied
the rest of the time and were sharply
questioned by the democratic mem
bers of the committee. Arthur J.
Hastings of New York, president of
the American paper and pulp associa,
ton, admitted that dividends as high
as "a per cent. had been paid by the
Cliff Paper company of Niagara, of
which he is the head, in addition to
which the company had earned in 20
years 100000 on a capital of 100000.
Chester W. Lyman, assistant to the
president of the International Paper
company, of so-calied paper trust, read
a statement giving detailed informa-
ton regarding the company, and de-
cIared his opposition to a reduction of
the tariff on pulp.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-26
ST PAUL COMPANY
IN GREAT COMBINE

Milwaukee, Nov. 22.-It is reporte
in railway circles, on what appears
be a substantial basis. that the Oh
Icago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railwa
company is planning to gain contrc
Of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas raj
way, which will make It the mos
powerful railway corporation in the
world, in control Of 12,453 miles 0
road, covering an immense territor,
with a perfect net work Of lines O.
tending from the Rocky mountains I
the northern end of the great lakes
TO Chicago and then to the gulf cou5
try with Kansas City as the Intern
date point.