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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-17

From the Allegan Gazette we take
the following which will certainly be
of interest TO the people OF this city
and county:
The chief of police Of South Hav-
on has reported but one arrest for
drunkenness, and but two arrests
made during the entire month, the
other being for minor offense.
Let the few people of Allegan coun-
ty who have pointed to South Hav-
en- with laugh, when the operation
of local-option in VanBuren county
was mentioned, take notice of these
facts. The leading justice OF South
Haven declared recently that he
would not be a candidate for the Of
flee next year because he had so lit
tie to do it did not pay. There is
little or no drinking under the pres
ent local-option law, and those per-
sons who declare that beer and
whisky can be bought and are being
bought freely are telling what is
absolutely false and in most cases
such persons know such statements
are not true. Just now the saloon
and brewery men are concentrating
their efforts trying to win VanBuren
county back to the license system;
but wait and see the good people of
that county take another stand for
decency, sobriety, and prosperous
conditions.
And this leads to another thought
along the line of good times for the
poor people of Allegan. 1t is fact
that the adjustment of the saloons
and the enforcement of the new Ii
quor law have done wonders for a
certain class of families in Allegan.
Everywhere one hears Of this "booz-
err or that one having money and
spending it for food, clothing, fuel,
and the other necessities, and the
families of these men are going to
pass through the cold months in
greater comfort and pleasure than
for years. Without mentioning
any names. it is safe to say that
there are twenty-five of these men in
Allegan today who have purchased
liberal supT .es Of coal % wood
bought good clothes. and made pro-
vision for food, which in years past
were only thought of when absolute
need was at hand, and then were
were bought in. smallest possible
quantities, or application was made
to the poor fund. What great
thing this local-option is for those
people. forced on the "boozers" as
it was. and how thankful certainly
the wives, mothers. and children
must be for so good condition of
things. Just look about you and
see the thankful hearts because.
where for years back the husband
and father has come home regular
ly drunk and with scanty provisions
if any, now he walks into his home
sober and with his arms full of good
things. There are many just such
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-17

circumstances in Allegan today; and
further. a number of these men who
before went about penniless now
have savings-bank accounts.
An Unusual Opportunity for the
Farmers Son.
The Michigan Agricultural Col
lege is Offering six short courses
for the farmers sons and others
during the winter season when farm
operations are not pressing. Last
year over 200 men and women were
registered in these courses. AS the
object is to teach practical agricui-
ture, wide variations in preparatory
training of the individuals of class
does not present the unsurmount-
able barrier that would arise in con-
nection with purely scientific or clas-
steal training. No entrance exam
nations are required. Anyone who
can read and write ought to derive
some benefit. The following are the
subjects included in the First-year
General Agriculture, viz: Stock
Judging, Carpentry and Blacksmith
ing, Veterinary Science, Soils and
Crops, Stock Feeding, Fruit Grow
ing and Vegetable Gardening, Bust
ness Arithmetic, Bookkeeping and
Correspondence. The Second-year
General Agriculture includes adj
vanced work in some of the sub
jects named with Dairying, Farm
Engineering, Concrete Work and
Agricultural Chemistry and Soil
Physics in addition. The courses in
Creamery Management, Cheese Max
ing, Poultry and Forestry are equal
ly well suited in their arrangement.
These courses all begin January 4tb
1910, except the Cheese course
which begin ssix weeks later.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-17
TWENTIETH CENTURY
LIMITED IS WRECK
Reported Many We're Killed
East Of Erie, Pa.

Erie, Pa, Dec. 1.-THE Twentieth
Century, the New York Central's fast.
est train, en- route from New York to
Chicago, collided with the rear end of
Lake Shore train No. 10 At Northeast
Pa, sixteen miles east of here, early
this morning. At the time of the col.
lision the Twentieth Century limited
was easily making sixty-two miles an
hour.
Several bodies have already been
taken from the wreck, and it Is be.
lieved that many more are in the
wreck. One report says twenty are
dead. A special reiif train has left
here. loaded with nurses and doctors
for the scene of the wreck.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-17
TAFT IN NEW YORK.
Went to New Haven This Morning e
Attend Yale Meeting.


New York, Dec. 14.-President Taft
reached New York shortly after
o'clock Monday afternoon from Wash
ington. His special car. the Colonial
was hitched onto the regular s o'clocl;
express from Washington.
The president, arriving, entered an
automobile and was whirled up to Tit-
fanys with Mrs. Taft and Mrs. Thomas
X. Laughlin, her sister. where they
selected some Christmas presents.
After the shopping excursion Tho
presidential party went to the homo
of " anry Taft, in West Forty-eichth
street. Mrs Taft and Mrs. Laughlir
remained there for dinner but the
president went up to n large affair ut
the home Of the Rev. John Wesley
Hill A number of notable preia. es
were present
The president left New York this
morning for New Haven This after
noon he will attend a meeting of the
Yale corporation. and at night he i'll
be the guest of the New Haven cham
Der of commerce. He will leave New
Haven late last night and is expected
to reach Washington Wednesday morn
ing.
Mrs. Taft will remin in New York
for several days to do some shoppiuu.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-17
The WAY of Heather.

Where Sonnerbo township touches
the boundaries Of Halland there Is a
sandy heath which Is so farreaching
that he who stands upon one edge Of
II cannot look across to the other.
Nothing except heather grows on the
heath, and 1t wouldn't be easy to coax
other growths to thrive there. To
start with, one would have to uproOt
the heather, for It is thus with heather:
Although it has only little shrunken
root, small shrunken branches and
dry, shrunken leaves, It fancies that
it's tree. Therefore it acts just like
real trees-spreads itself out in forest
fashion over wide areas, holds together
faithfully and causes all foreign
growths that wish to crowd in upon
its territory TO die out.-"Adventures
Of Mis-" Translated From the Swedish
of Selma Lagerlof by Nclma Swan
sion Howard.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-17
REALIZES END IS NEAR.
King Leopold Apparently Resigned to
His Fate.

Brussels. Dec. 14.-Fully conscious.
but in a state of extreme physical
weakness, King Leopold Of Belgium
lies expecting death. Extreme JUNCTION
has been administered 10 him at his
own request. Reports from the palace
says that the aged ruled is calm
and shows not the slightest fear for
the future. While suffering excruci-
ating pain, he bears up with remark
able fortitude and displays courage
that is admirable.
He greets his physicians with per-
feet serenity. To one OF them no
said
Il am going to make long journey
soon"
Later, to member of his family
who stood by his bedside, lie re-
marked, Il fear my end is near"
The king utters no complaints, and
has discussed his private affairs with
notary. In spite of protests on the
part of his family, he insisted upon
attempting TO deal with some affairs
of state. He has babe farewell to a
number of court officials, notably the
court marshal, Count Doultremont, to
whom he said:
you have served me well for more
than twenty years, and want to give
you my thanks before | die. ] am very
grateful to you
The count was greatly agitated and
left the room weeping bitterly.
The most affecting interview was
that between the king and his favorite
daughter, Clementine. He kissed her
q number of times and tried to con-
sole her. She was terribly distressed
and was led away half fainting
It is reported that his eldest daugh-
ter, Louise, from whom he has been
estranged, has telegraphed, asking for
final interview. hut it is not known
that a reply has been sent.
An intestinal obstruction lies at the
root of the kings illness. Unless he
can be relieved soon the surgeons will
reluctantly perform an operation with
the forlorn hope Of saving the mon.
arch's life.
1t is stated that the pope has sent
the papal demolition to King Leopold.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-17
LURToN IS NAMED.
TAFT Wants Him on Supreme Bench,
Taking Peckham's Old Place.

Taking Peckham's Old Place.
Washington, Dec. 14.-President
Taft has sent to the senate the nom
ination of Judge Horace II. Lurton OF
Nashville, Tenn, to be associate JUS
tice OF the supreme court of the Unit
ed States, in succession to the late
Justice Peckham.
The president also named George A,
Carpenter of Illinois for United States
district judge for the northern dis.
trict OF Illinois, to succeed the late
Judge BetEea
The nomination of Judge Lurtor
will be confirmed unless opposition ap
pears. No such opposition is expected
Mr.. Taft made known to Democrat:
as well as to Republicans his desir,
to promote Judge Luton to the su
preme court bench. The preside n
convinced himself that the nomination.
would be confirmed before he des
patched it to the senate.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-17

+. Ferguson received a letter the
first of the week from his son. Her
shall, who is in charge of a wireless
telegraph station at Charleston. 5.
c., stating that he had been exam
cd bv a special Naval Board for
First Glass Electrician and passed
with a good standing. This pays
$66 a month. Hershal is not 81
years old and is climbing fast
Bancroft Commercial.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-17
Indian Fined For kiIlino Deer.

Lansing. Mich, Dec. l4.---Game War.
den Pierce has been notified that 10.
seph Donatus. an Indian residing in
Emmett county, has been convicted on
the charge of killing a deer in III,
water. The hunter, who had no IT,
cense, was fined $3.50, including the
costs
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-17
FORCES on the Farm.

The main advantage of having
small forge on farm is not so much
the saving Of money as the saving of
time. A little job of repairing can be
done In the time that it would take to
get to town and back, and the cost Of
the work Is saved besides. A good
portable forge can be bought for Sc.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-17
Or. Neil Mcl(irncn Dead.

Alpena, Mich, Dec 14.--Di. Neil
McKinnon, one OF the best known
physicians in northern Michigan, is
dead Of Bright's disease. He was a
graduate of McGill university, Mon.
treal, 1895.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-17
Aliens Lung Balsam

will cure not only fresh cold. but one
Of those stubborn coughs that usually
hang on for months. Give it a trial
and prove its worth. 25c, SOC, and
S1.00
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-17
Notice..

The placing of ashes or any filth or
rubbish in the streets or public places
in the city of Owosso is forbidden by
ordinance and may be punished by q
fine of 80 % or 30 days imprisonment.
Citizens are urged to comply strictly
with this. ordinance and thereby keep
the streets in slightly condition and
fit for travel. This ordinance will be
enforced to the letter.
s. A. CRANE,
Street Commissioner
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-14
COURT REFUSED
A CONTINUANCE
Government Failed to Prose-
cute Men Indicted for
Land Frauds.

Spokane. Wash, May ia Spokcs-
man-Reviaw special from Moscow. Ida,
says: Holding that the government had
been given two years since the indict-
ment OF j. b. West and J. \. smith M
connection with the north Idaho iand
frauds, ia which to prepare to prose-
cute the cases. Judge Dietrich yester-
day disre-arded the request of United
States Attorney General Wickersham
for Il continuance. and discharged both
men.
Continuance Asked.
When the case was taken up iH the
federal court here yesterday, United
States District Attorney e.. Il Jingen-
felter OF Lewiston presented a telegram
received from MT. WiCkersham, In
which NE asked the continuance of the
cases until such time as the appeals in
the Kestcr-Ke ttenbach. Dryer Robnett
cases, now in the court Of appeals at
San Francisco had been decided. Mr..
Lingenfelter also made a statement that
at his request the department Of justice
had appointed d special prosecutor,
Peyton Gordon. for these cases.
Judge j. II. FoTney, counsel for Smith,
fought the motion for continuance on
the ground that the government had
made no proper showing of couse for
such delay, and saying that the effort
was prcsumptive and an attempt to die
tate 10 the court what il should do.
Remarks by the Court,
Judge Dietrich then said that ne was
not disposed to allow the government
any more time, and that he would dis
charge both defendants 5. s. Denniug
appeared "A s counsel for West
At the time he was indicted Attorney
West was register of the land Office at
Lewiston, Ida, and Mr.. Smith, as an
attorney, was charged with being init
nateiy connected with the Kestor- ket-
tenbaCh interests.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-14
BEST SPRING TONIC RECIPE.

The following prescription is very sim
pie but is the most effective Obtainable
Tor neutralizing acid poisoHs in the blood
and relieving rheumatism and all its kin
dred ailments. ANY one can prepare this
simple mixture. The ingredients can be
obtained at any well stocked drug store:
"One ounce compound syrup OF Sarsap-
arila: one ounce Toris compound. half
pint high grade whiskey. Mix and use a
tablespoonful before each meal anC at bed
time The bottle must be well shaken
each time"
The good effect Of this treatment is said
10 become apparent after the first few
doses. II Is a remarkable system builder
and will quickly restore fuH physical vigor
10 persons Of failing strength.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-14

State Of Utah, office Of the commission
er Of insurance.
1. George p. SqUires. commissioner OF
insurance Cf the state Of Titan. do hereby
certify that the above named insurance
company has filed I'm my office a de-
tailed statement OF its condition from
which the foregoing statement has been
prepared. and that the said company has
In all other respects complied with the
laws Of the state relating TO insurance
In testimony whereof 7 have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal OF the
insurance department this 18th day OF
MAY a. d 1903
lSeaD GEORGE B. SQI-IRES
Cornuli sSioner.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-14
IRON ORE DUTY
Is TWENTY-FIVE
CENTS PER TON
Continued from page I

extracts from newspapers to the effect
that IL the duty on iron ore should be
retained the act would rebound to the
benefit of the United States Steel cor
poration as the owner Of the ore lands
and would iniure the independent steel
companies, as those companies must
buy their iron ore from the steel cor
poratiOn if they could not import 10
free of duty.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-14
RsYner Quotes Payne.

Mr. Bayuer read from statement Of
Representative Payne in the house ia
defense of the action of the ways and
means committee i'm placing iron ore
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-14
Lanoon .PrsttIsr Than ever

Date book now open. See J. 3. Bean
or c. H. Patten for reservations. Fare
IS cents. Once 161 Main St. Phone 1000
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-14

Diamond Coal. sold only by Citizens
Cosy company. Both phones AZ.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-14

Last dance before summer season.
SaltaIr tonight train at s
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-14

Try the New Bristol cafe for lunch
and dinner. 81 South Main.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-14

happened that the steel corporation was
using every effort to keep the duty on
iron ore. Il 90 not know that. and
therefore I viii not 7ttempt to explain
II >, retnrtad NJ. Raflnv
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-14

Dc
Ben Franklin Fire Insurance company
Philadelphia. Pa.
Name of president. Samuel Mcknight.
Nam Of secretary. William = Ford.
The amount Of its capital stock
Is OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 5000 -
The amount OF IT'S capital stock
paid up ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $4,000 90
The amount Of its assets isl. sI2.S77.2f
The amount Of its liabilities
Including capitaD is---------.- e5s e3S. o
The amount Of its income
during the preceding calendar
year .----.---------------------. 81, f9S. 50
The amount Of its expenditures
during the preceding calendar
year ------.-.-----.- sgg.UlI IS
The amount OF losses paid our
ing the preceding calendar
year ----------.--------..-.. go. IS. .
The amount OF risks written
during the year -...-...---.---- 52,oil,S76. %
the end Of Il the 's year lo.'s "a. ssissIso
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-14

Go to the AIl-star Minstrel show,
Nay l.. Salt Lake theatre.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-14
Vote on Iron Ore.

On motion Of Mr. AldriCh a vote was
taken on the COMMITTEES amendment
making iron ore dutiable at 25 cents a
ton. The amendment was adopted 81
to "a
Democratic senators for the amend
ment were as follows: Bacon, Bailey,
Cham berlaiu. Clay. Daniel. Fletcher
Foster, Frazier, Johnston (Ala.). Nc
Emery. Martin. Paynter. simmons
stone. Talisferro. Taylor and Tillman.
The Republicans who voted against
the amendment are. Beverage, Borah.
BristOw. Brown, Burkett. Cummins
Curtis. DOlliver. Dupont, Gamble, La
Toilette and Nelson
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-14

Tonight last chance to dance at Salt
air before summer season
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-14

This is salt Lake night, saltair. train
1t S
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-14
J. M. Settle & Company
RE AL EST ATE
GENERAL INSUR ANCE
you home build you home your you
IND PHONE 525. BELL PHONE 1883
GENERAL INSUR ANCE

SYNOPSIS OF THE ANNUAL. STATE
MENT
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-14
Ben Franklin Fire Insurance Co.

For the year ending December 81. Igf
Of The condition OF the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-14
SYNOPSIS OF THE ANNUAL STATE
MENT

For the year ending December 81. 1875.
Of the condition Of the
Union Fire Insurance Company.
The name and location of the com (
pany. Union Fire Insurance company. /
Philadelphia. Pa
Name Of president. J. Henry Scatter
good.
Name OF secretary. Edgar r. DanneIs.
The amount OF its capital stock
Is 3 J0-JOO %
The amount Of its capital stock
paid UP IS---..... .............. 80. 600
The amount OF its assets is. Ss4. 33S. a /
The amount Of its liabilities
Including capitaD is--......... rs. as 81
The amount Of its income dur
ing the preceding calendar
year --....--.,...-..---..-....-... $685.. .
during the preceding calendar
year 4tl.4f5. 10
The amount OF losses paid dur
ing the preceding calendar
year ------..---...... -............ 42s.l51. 4s
during the year ----.---...-.-.. s. $50, IL 90
The amount Of risks in force al
the end Of the yesr---.......... IS. o.. ST. %
State OF Utah, office Of the commission
CT Of Insurance.
7. George g. Squires commissioner Of
insurance of the state Of Utah. do hereby
certify that the above named Insurance
company has flied in my office 2 detailed
statement OF its condition. from which
The foregoing statement has been pre-
pared. and that the said company has in
all other respects complied with the laws
OF the state relating TO insurance.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal Of the
insurance department this 24th day OF
April a. D 1893
Seal GEORGE B. soUIREs.
Commissioner
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-14
Republican Discussions.


Republican Discussions.
Referring to the dissensions in the
Democratic party. following the issuing
Of bonds by President Cleveland. Air.
Bailey declared that the Republican
party is now even more rent by inter-
nal discord than was the Democratic
party at that time.
When you call the roll here" said
AIR Bailey. You find two or three Dem
ocrats agreeing with you. They are do
ing their duty as they understand it.
But we find thirteen or fourteen of your
membership agreeing with us You
should be admonished by this and see
that your lease Of power is not so
strong as you think il is You are sleep
ing on a volcano. and in the next cleo
ton there viii come an eruption"
Vote Proposed by Bailey.
Mir Bailey proposed vote on the in
come tax amendment next Saturday.
and vote upon the tariff bill on June
T. saying he would ask unanimous con-
sent to that agreement
That is satisfactory 10 me- said Mr..
Aldrich
MI Beveridge objected. saying the
bill would be voted upon when senator's
had concluded discussing it.
AR Bailey. modifying his suggestion.
said that if Mr.. Aldrich would agree to
vote on the income tax amendment next
Saturday. he would use his influence to
bring about a vote on the bill as early
as June ].
II am not willing at this time to cor
sent to that proposition" said Mr.. Al
drich. but I may be willing tomorrow"
Mr.. Bailey, resuming his criticism de-
clared that in the present financial con-
dition Of the country. il was necessary
either to maintain the high rates of the
Dingley bill or TO sell bonds.
Mr.. DOlliver claimed free iron ore
would aid independent steel manufac-
turers Nr Smith of Michigan said
that the steel corporation was under
stood TO control most Of the iron ore de-
E posts in Canada.
Mr. Beverage said he was tired Of
+ hearing every time a reduction Of tar
III rate was proposed. that it would
/ benefit some trust.
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Union Fire Insurance Company

For the year ending December 81. 1875.
Of the condition Of the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-14

The name and location Of the company
Ben Franklin Fire Insurance company
Philadelphia. Pa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-10

been restored to its original form and
proportions.
Thaddeus Kosciusko was then only
twenty-three years Of age, and was only
twenty when he Joined Washington. He
had been a student at the military school
at Warsaw, Poland, had eloped to Paris
with beautiful girl OF high rank. and
there met Benjamin Franklin, to whom
he applied for a chance to fight for the
Independence of the American colonies.
He appeared at the headquarters of Gen.
Washington with letter from Franklin.
was taken into the military family Of the
him a commission as engineer with a
rank of colonel. After peace was fully
restored I'm 1855 he returned to Poland
and shortly after organized revolution
there and became its leader He was
captured in 1874 and taken to St Peters,
burg as a prisoner, where he was thrown
into dungeon. The poet Campbell said,
you remember:
Hope for season paid earth farewell
And freedom shrieked when kosciusko fell.
Shortly after the death of Catherine the
Great her son and successor. the Emperor
Paul liberated him, restored him his own
sword and offered him a commission as
major. general I'm the Russian army, but
he declined 1t. saying:
az no longer need a sword since i have
no country to Defend" alluding to. the
annexation of Poland to the Russian en-
pire.
He returned to the United States in
1897; Congress voted him a large grant OF
land as compensation for his services
during the revolution, and he remained
here for several years, but afterward went
to Europe and lived in Switzerland until
his death in 1917.