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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
WRITE IN SECRET.
The Way Chinese Court Historians Do
Their Work.

Their work.
There are court historians in China,
as there are in other countries, but
there is one striking difference, and it
lies in the fact that the work of the
Chinese court historians does not see
the light until the reigning dynasty
comes to an end.
In this way these Celestial historians
have an opportunity to describe most
truthfully the virtues and vices of the
valorous rulers and the real signifi-
canoe Of the events which take place
during their regime. They can write
what they please without fear of CEN
sure, for they know that their work
will not be published as long as the
reigning dynasty lasts.
This has been the rule for more than
1000 years, the first court historian
having been appointed by the impe-
rial house of Han, which reigned from
206 b. c. until % A. d.
The duty of these historians is to
write plain accounts of all the events
that occur during their tenure Of Of
fee. At regular intervals their COM
pleted work Is taken from them and is
locked up in an iron safe or vault.
There 1t remains until the first men,
Der of a new dynasty ascends the
throne.
1t is then given with all the other
histories In the vault to the court
historian, who is then living, and from
the mass of documents he is expected
to prepare tru ,hful history Of the
dynasty which has just expired.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
THE WORD "WINTER."
Said to Have Originally Indicated
Wstness, Not Goodness.

There is a prevailing impression tina.
there is something in the word Twin.
ter" that signifies cold, and the sea.
son is usually associated with the idea
OF low temperature, but where the
word originated there was little Of
winter as we understand 1t, while
there was great deal Of moisture at
the time the earth was nearest to the
sun, so that it is not the temperature
but the atmospheric condition that has
given us the word.
The word winter" as we use 1t, is
found with but slight notifications in
all the branches of the Aryan Ian
guages, for the idea Of wetness asso-
ciated with the season was given to 1t
before the Aryan family was divided
III we go to the root Of the word we
find "wad," with the Specification of to
well, to wash out, to moisten or make
wet. Our Aryan ancestors used that
root to apply to all conditions of
moisture, and many words besides
winter have grown out Of 1t, wet and
water being among them.
This root "wad' is in the Sanskrit as
"udan," water. Anglo-Saxon has "wae-
ter" and in Latin we have "unda,"
wave, from which we get our "inun-
date"
Our Danish and Swedish cousins
changed the wv" into "v" and have
winter" In Icelandic 1t Is "vetir,"
and the old high German has swim
tar" and it Is winter" In German.
These four words are all from the
Teutonic base "wata," which means
wet. So 1t has been moisture that has
been indicated from the birth Of the
root on which all Of the different words
in dozen languages have grown
New York Herald.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
Whv Naval Uniforms Are Blue.

Naval uniforms all the world over
pretty well are navy blue. The Brit
ish fashion in this matter has been the
rule with maritime people In general.
That blue was ever selected for the
kings naval service was fortuitous
happening. When in 1747 the qUes.
ton of uniform was being considered
the color selected had very like to
have been French gray laced with sill.
yer. While the king was still not
quite decided he saw the Duchess Of
Bedford in riding habit of blue
faced with white and enlivened with
gold lace. 1t was a revelation. Here,
the king declared, was the uniform for
his sea service officers, and no more
was heard Of French gray. The navy
took to blue, and every other navy has
taken to it since.-Pall Mall Gazette.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
Receivers Sale.

In the Circuit Court for the County OF Shla-
wassee In ChanceTy.
In the matter OF the Dissolution OF the Bur-
nette Knitting Company.
Pursu&it TO an order and decree OF the Cir
cult Court for the County OF Shiawassee, In
Chancery entered In this cause on the 18th day
of September A. d., 1873 Notice is hereby
given that on Monday, the 26th of April A D.,
1909. at te n o'clock In the forenoon OF said day
l will sell at public auction and vendue to the
highest bidder at the premises, the following
described real estate situated In the city
OF Owosso, County of Shiawassee and State OF
Michigan. being lots one. az and two (2) IN
Block seven "a Of A. L. Williams Addition TO
the Village (now City, OF Owosso according TO
the recorded plat thereof, together with the
engine boiler shafting and machinery belong.
ing thereto known as the Burnette Knitting
Company, and In making such sale the Receiver
will offer the said property with or without the
machinery, as the best results may be realized
from the sale. The successful bidders must
de ost at the time of sale $4,000 with the Re-
ceiver. balance 10 be paid on the confirmation
OF sale by the Court,
WILLIS +. BALL
Receiver
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
SELF EVIDENT.
What tho Man Wanted When He Got
In the BARRIERS Chair.

IN the BARRIERS ChaIr.
The baldheaded man with four days
growth of beard on his chin entered
the BARRIERS shop and sat down in one
Of the operating chairs.
"Shave, STRIP
"No" growled the man in the chair.
IL want to be measured for suit of
clothes"
"This isn't tailor shop, sir"
"What is it?'
Its a barber shop"
what work do you do in this shop?''
"Shave men and cut their hair, sir"
"Do you think a man with no hair Oh
his head would come here to have his
hair cut?'
mo, SIR =.
"Then, presuming me to be sane
man, but baldheaded, what would you
naturally suppose l came for?"
'For shave"
'Then why did you ask me t.
l wanted shave when l took sea-,
in your chair? Why didn't you go to
work at once? If some Of you barber
would cultivate q habit Of interim:
from easily ascertained data, instea,
Of developing such wonderful CONVEX.
sational powers, it would be of mate
rial aid In advancing you in yoUi
chosen vocation and Of expanding
your profits, Do you comprehend"
Eyes, sir" replied the man rs he be-
gan to lather the customers face in a
dazed sort of way. And he never even
asked him if he wanted brilliantine on
when the operation was performed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
Pu. In More Words.

NOW, Peters," said the teacher,
what is 1t makes the water Of the sea
% saltyT
salt" said Peters.
"Nextv' said the teacher. "What is
II makes the water Of the sea so
saltyT'
1.-THE salty quality Of the sea water"
answered Next" "is due to the adj
mixture Of a sufficient quantity Of
chloride Of sodium to impart to the
aqueous fluid with which 1t commin
giles saline flavor, which is readily
recognized by the organs Of faster
Fright. Next" said the teacher. Co
up one!'
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
A LUCKY ESCAPE.
Thrilling Experience of a Cyelist on a
Swiss Mountain.

Thrilling Experience Of a Cyclist on a
Swiss Mountain.
A DR.. Bach was cycling down the
pass near Goschenen. in Switzerland
when his brake snapped and the ma.
chine darted forward at terrific speed
At the foot Of the mountain is bridge
spanning deep river gorge. The ply.
sician tried to guide his flying machine
on the bridge, but the front wheel
struck a side wall, and he was flung
over the parapet. While falling through
the air he caught chain hanging from
girder. The momentum Of his body.
suddenly arrested, nearly wrenched his
grip loose, but he was strong man
and kept his hold. While swinging in
midair suspended over the raging river
and unable to improve his perilous
position an automobile came chugging
down the pass. The hapless man
shouted for help, but he could not be
seen from the bridge, and his cries
were drowned by the noise Of the mo-
tor and the sound of the river. A few
minutes after the automobile had pass
ed carriage drove across the bridge.
Again he cried out for help, but in
vain. The awful strain on arms and
fingers was becoming intolerable, and
the doctor was about to drop into the
torrent to an inevitable death when
two peasants came by and saw him.
They flung moose over him and pulled
him up. He tainted and was i'll for a
long time.-Strand Magazine.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
THE POOR WHIFFLErIT.
And the Low Down Trick by Which II
Is Subdued.

And the Low Down Trick by Which II
Is Subdued.
Seating himself at restaurant ia
BILE, a Chicago man said:
Waiter, what kind Of fish have
your
"Oh," said the waiter, "all kinds
whitefish. bluefish, graylings, sea bass.
weakfish, perch
"Pshaw?' yawned the customer. ''Cut
that out. I'm tired of those common
fishes. Amt you got some new kind
Of fish-some kind / never ate before?'
"Well," said the waiter, "the Whit
hetits Is very fine this morning."
what In thunder Is whiflietit?"
"Why, doesn't fish sharp like you
know what whiffletit is? Common
enough here. You see. the whiflletit
lives only in circular lakes. You go
out and find circular lake and hire
a boat. Then you row out all alone
to the middle Of the lake, about mile
or so, and anchor. Then you take an
augur and bore a hole in the water
and bait it by putting piece Of cheese
on the edge of the hole. The white.
tit comes up to get the cheese, eats it.
and it makes him swell up so that he
can't back down the hole"
well" said the customer, breath.
less, what thenw
why" replied the waiter as he
filed glass Of water, 'you lean over
the side of the boat and laugh the
whiffietit to death. Want a few?'-
Cleveland Leader.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
Her FACE WAS NOT FAIR.
But There Was Ore to Whom She
Would Always Be Beautiful.

But There Was Ore to Whom She
Would Always Be Beautiful.
The blind boy raised a rapt face to
the light.
"And my motherT' he said question
Shall soon be able to see, and know
shall find one more beautiful than all
the rest and cry: Mother. mother! Why
do you not speakr"
His sensitive face was turned re-
proachfully toward his father. You
have always told me how lovely she is
She is little-not taller than my shonl-
der-I know that"
The old man laid his arm over the
lads shoulders.
you must know now what your
blindness would have kept you from
knowing" be said. "Your mother is
not fair and beautiful now in face, but
her soul is what God made for a moth
er. When you can see, look for the
face which holds the greatest love.
You will not be mistaken. 1t will be
your mothers"
The great surgeon looked for a mo-
ment or two into the sightless eyes and
then turned and laid his hand on the
fathers trembling arm.
"Only God can make him see, my
friend" he said kindly. "Your boy
was born blind, and human skill can
not help him."
The blind boy was the first to speak.
and he laid his arm around the sud
denly aged form of his father
Come" he said. "let us go back to
mother. She will always be beautiful
to me now" and they turned and gave
place to the others. Exchange.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
WHEN FASTING Is FATAL.
Loss of Weight Below q Certain Point
Brings Death.

During a long fast the daily loss of
weight becomes gradually less and less
Death comes when the total loss has
reached certain percentage, which
percentage varies with the original
weight. Fat animals may lose half
their weight. thinner ones perhaps two
fifths.
A man or woman of iather spare
habit, weighing 143 pounds. could,
therefore, lose about fifty-Gve pounds
before succumbing. Heart action, res
piration and blood pressure remain un-
altered during starvation, but the tenn
perature Of the body falls nearly de-
gree In most cases. The secretion of
gastric juice ceases, but saliva and bile
are still formed. The duration of life
depends upon the extent and activity
Of the physiological processes.
Children die after a fast Of from
three to five days, during which they
have lost quarter of their weight
Healthy adults, however, have tasted
sixty days when water has been taken.
A German physician notes the case
Of woman, aged forty-seven. who
died after fast Of forty-three days.
during which she drank water freely.
Her weight, which was 143 pounds a
year before her death, was reduced to
ninety-nine pounds. 1t was a case of
suicidal melancholia, and the woman
patiently carried out her horrible un.
dertaking SO quietly as to scarcely at
tract the notice of her family and died
at last calmly and peacefully without
complaint or apparent evidence of suf.
fering.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
Knew His Dickens.

A third form boy in city school be-
longs to family of Dickens worship.
ers who have kind of Dickens fellow
ship among themselves-read Dickens
round the Preside in turns at night
quote Dickens In all sorts of little fam
lily" catch phrases. The boy Of nine
took his place in the Scripture class
recently, the lesson had been on the
story Of Uriah the Hittite, and the form
master was driving 1t home by close
questioning. "And what" he asked,
was the name Of Uriah's wife? Dead
pause; then the voice of the youthful
Dickens scholar piped, "Please, sir,
Heep!'-London Chronicle.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
A Chinese DeIicacy.

The tips from the topmost shoots Of
the bamboo tree are culled when they
are not more than three inches long,
peeled and preserved much as pine
apple is. though the tips are cut In
quarters. This fruit has a remarkably
delicate and pleasant taste and is large
ly used as favoring for meat. though
1t can be eaten in the raw state, being
rich and juicy. The edible is expen-
sive on account of the difficulty in Sc
curing 1t from the tops of the tall.
slender trees at Just the right time.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
Mutton Birds.

During six weeks every autumn the
400 inhabitants Of the Australian Fur,
neaux islands make enough money to
support themselves in idleness the rest
Of the year. They do this by catching
the very fat young mutton BIRDS"
which are Matched there In such num-
bers that the focks when they mi.
CRATE extend for miles. They furnish
food and OIL, which is used for lubri-
eating purposes and also as q subst!.
tute for cod liver oil.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
Cheap Rate. to the Northwest.

During March and April reduced
one-way rates will be in effect via WIS
CONSIN CENTRAL RY. to points in
in Montana, Idaho, Washington, Ore
gon. British. Columbia, Alberta etc. Low
one.way Settlers rates to points in Man.
itoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta each
Tuesday during March and April. For
rates and particulars write Edgar Brit
ton, d. P. A. 812 Majestic Bldg, De.
troit. 4w
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
A Reasonable Translation.

The teacher was telling the class in
fourth grade geography about the great
seals Of the different states, using the
pictures In the dictionary as the basis
Of the lesson. Pointing to the seal of
Virginia, she asked:
"Now, who can tell me from this
picture what should be the meaning
Of these Latin words: sic semper
tyrannisT
Bobby's hand went up.
Gall right, Bobby; you may tell u.s."
"Take your foot of my neck" was
Bobby's reply.-Judge.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
Order of Publication-Non. Residert
Defendant.
STATE OF MICHIGAN.

STATE OF MICHIGAN, sSga
In the Circuit Court for the County OF Shia-
wassee. In Chancery. r..,
MINNIE VAN GLIDER
VS.,
JAMES +. VAN GLIDER
Suit pending In the Circuit Court for the
County OF Shiawassee in chancery, at Corunna
on the 18th day OF February, A. ID. 1909.
In this cause IL appearing that the defendant
James K. VanGilder is a resident of this state,
and that subpoena to appear and answer has
been duly issued in this cause but could not be
served upon the defendant by reason of his
continued absence from this state therefore
on motion OF Byron ". Soule, complainant's
solicitor, 1t is ordered that the said defendant
cause his appearance to be entered herein,
within three months from the date OF this order.
And that within twenty days the said COM
plainant cause notice OF this order to be pubs
lished in THE OwOsso TIMES, such publication
to be continued once In each week, for six weeks
in succession. !,
SELDEN s. MINER,
Circuit Judge.
BYRON V. SoULE.
Compartments Solicitor
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
An Uncomfortable Answer.

In one of Sir George Colley's letters
he says: Lord Lytton had good
story about poor Lord Leitrim, who
shortly before his murder, talking with
countryman about some cases Of
landlord shooting. asked, why don't
the rascals shoot meT Ah, thin. yer
homer said the man, it's just this
what's everybody's business is no
body's businessv"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
NERVOUS DEBu.ITY,

Vital Weakness and Prostra-
ton from overwork and other
causes. Humphreys Horneo-
pathic Specific No. %, in use
over 40 years, the only success
ful remedy. 81 per vial, or spec
ial package for serious cases, So.
Sold by Druggists or sent prepaid receipt OF price,
Humphreys Homeo. Medicine Co., Cor. william
and John Streets, New York.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
Makjnu Sure.

Country Cousin-Are you SUE I am
IN the right train? Town Relative
(who has had about enough of it,
Well, / have asked seventeen porters
and thirty-two passengers, and they
all say "Yes," so think you'd better
risk it.-London Telegraph.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
Making Trouble Paw,

what does you do when de wolf
howl at de .doT'
"Well, subj" replied Brother Will
liams, 81 mos ingenuity sets trap
Ter de wolf an sells him ter q cir
Gus. Atlanta Constitution.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
His SuHerinqs.

"Your debts don't seem to worry you
much"
That's where you wrong me-" an
swered the genial but impecunious per-
son. 81 have highly sympathetic ma
ture, and can't begin to tell you how
1t disturbs me to see my creditors so
worried. Sometimes almost wish
they'd keep awayr'-Washingto Star.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
Tit For Tat.

The japanese do not like to be called
Japs. A noted diplomat was travelling
from Tokyo to Yokohama when an
American I'm the car leaned across and
said, "Say. what 'ese' are you, Chinese
or JapaneseY
Quick as a fash came In excellent
English. May inquire what key are
you, Yankee or monkey?- Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16

DO YOU WANT TO GO TO COL
LEGE9 If 80 we can help You. We
have already put hundreds through COL
lege by means Of our plan. Write to-
day for full Sinformation regarding our
offer of fi.te scholarship in any school
or college. Address, Robert j. Sherlock,
2y.3l East 22Atl Street, New York City.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
The Real Genius.

"They say It's hard to live with a
genius"
"Bosh! Were not all women gen.
fuses how would most families existT
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16

If thou continuest to take delight in
Idle augmentation thou mayest be
qualified to combat with the sophists.
but never know how to love with men
Socrates.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
His Nav.

First Broker-I hear it's been touch
and go with poor old Carter. Second
Ditto-Yes. he touched me for a dollar
this morning and went.-Harper's
Weekly.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
HUMPHREYS W
WITCH HAZEL OIL
(COMPOUND.)

(CUMPUUND.)7 p
For PILES.-External or In
ternal, Blind or Bleeding, Itch
ing or Burning. One applica-
ton brings relief. "
For Burns, Scalds, Inflaned
or Caked Breasts and Sore Nip
pies, Salt Rheum, Chapped
Hands, Fever Blisters, Corns,
Bunions. Sample mailed free.
At Druggists, Is cents, or mailed.
Humphrey Homeo, Medicine Co., Cor. WILLIAM
and John Streets New York.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16

Light may disclose a jewel, but II
takes darkness to disclose a star.-van
Dyke.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-16
PARK ER'S
HAIR BALSAM
WILLIS E. BALL
Receiver.

Cleanses and beauties the hair.
Promotes q luyuriant growth.
Never Fails to Restore Grayi
Hair TO its Youthful Color.
Cures scalp diseases & hair failing.
Soc, and slO0 at Druggists j
The Washington herald., 1909-03-08
CHURCH WELCOMES PASTOR
Rev. F. D. Power breaches First
Sermon After Absence.
Compares Inauguration OF Taft and
Coronation of ChriSt-MarriaGe
Anniversary March II.

After services yesterday morning.
Rev. F. d. Power. pastor of the Vermont
Avenue Christian Church. was given an
affectionate welcome by the members Of
his congregation. The occasion was the
preaching Of his first sermon since his
returQ after an absence Of four weeks.
which he spent in Tennessee. and IN
Asheville. y. c, In company with Mrs.
Power. who has been in poor health.
Many members or the congregation gath
cred around their pastor. shook his hand
atecuonately, and expressed their pleas
ure in having him with them again. DR..
Power was visibly affected by the tokens
Of consideration he received. and had a
kindly word for every one who spoke 10
him.
Missions was the subject OF his ser
mon. He drew a comparison between the
inauguration OF Taft and the coronation
OF Christ. and showed that the great
ruler OF to-day was not king, emperor.
car, or president. but the Supreme Be
ing
After the evening services many mem
bers OF the congregation who were not
present in the morning went forward 10
welcome DIT. Power.
On March l.. DR. and Mrs. Power will
hold a reception in the church. in honor
Of the thirty-fifth anniversary Of their
marriage
The Washington herald., 1909-03-08
LOCAL CHURCHES ARRAIGNED
Rev. z. H. COpp Says They Were
Negligent During Inaugural.
Ways OF Sin Were Open. hut Places
OF Christian Activity
Were Dark.

! NaShingtOn's moral reputation is fixed
/ largely by the experience Of her inaugural
/ visitors With the ways Of sin open and
alluring. and the places Of ordinary Chris
/ tan activity dark and silent: with the
painted face active. and the pious face
obscure, what conclusion viii they
reach?'
With this opening statement last night.
Rev. zed H. Copp. assistant pastor Of
Bethany Chapel, Thirteenth and c streets
northwest. made a severe arraignmeut Of
the Christian forces Of this city for what
he termed their 'perniciOus inactivity
during inaugural week
He said, among other things. that he
had carefully noted the the SaIoonkeep-
ers extra banners acquainting the public
OF their whereabouts; the glaring lights
and crashing music Of amusement places.
and the hand pointing 70 the pOolrooms
He had found that they did a rushing
business all day and far into the night.
He said he had noted with equal care
and poignan. sorrow the locked portals
and dark and silent fronts OF Gods
houses. He knew OF but five downtown
churches keeping open house-the First
Presbyterian, Trinity and Epiphany CEpis-
cOpaD. and 81. Matthew'S CCathOlic). and
his own
Rev. Mr.. Copp said steps would be
taken looking 10 the organization OF
central committee. composed Of all ie-
nominations in the District. and repre-
sentatfves from all churches 10 make
fitting and adequate arrangements 10
look after the moral welfare of the public
az inaugurals and other like occasions.
In referring 10 President Taft. Mr.. COpp
said.
The nation can breathe easier and
sleep more sweetly since there has come
to the captaincy of the ship OF state one
who viii steer her course by the chart OF
the. Constitution"
BY analogy he drew a picture OF the
enthroned. Christ IN the heart Of the be-
lever His cabinet. he said. is: Holy
Spirit. Secretary of state; Love. Secre-
tary of the Interior; Hope, Secretary OF
the Treasury: Faith. Secretary Of War;
the Word. Attorney General: Prayer.
Postmaster General, and Works, Secre-
tary Of Agriculture.