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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-20

ment of the waterways of the coun.
try with a view for their greater util-
1xation; increasing facilities and
cheapening the cost of internal trans
portation. The object primarily
sought is increasing the country's pro-
ductiveness and cheapening its cost
1t Is indeed huge problem. One
of the many which this great country
has of recent years been engaged in,
and upon which millions have already
and will continue to be expended.
Like all of our big undertakings Of
the past and present, the subject is
but little understood or needed at the
beginning.
1t took many years of talk and
contention before Uncle Sam finally
got down to business and commenced
constructing the Panama canal. Prob
ably only a small proportion of our
people even now have any sort Of
comprehension of wherein will lie the
value or benefit of the big canal when
1t shall be completed. This is prob
ably equally true of the great national
work of reclaiming the deserts of the
western plains, and also of the
schemes for reforestration and irriga-
ton. Many hundreds of millions of
dollars are being expended in these
great undertakings.
And so, too, may this be the case
when the Waterways Commission
shall have completed it's investiga-
tions, abroad and at home, and pre-
sents to Uncle Sam q report showing
how natures bountiful endowment for
the benefit of his people have been
ignored, and so hinder and delay
plans for taking intelligent advantage
of the same.
And Senator VIM. Alden Smith, OF
Michigan, is one of Uncle Sans ser
wants entrusted with this important
work.
Speedy Recognition of Ability.
People unfamiliar with the rules
and methods governing in the United
States Senate will not lay much
stress upon his selection to partici-
pate in this important work. If they
knew more on that subject they
would better understand that 1t was
a splendid recognition of his ability;
an appreciation of his sound judgment
and general resourcefulness which
won him this coveted honor.
BY plucking glory from the future
or anticipating popular applause is
not one of Senator Smiths char
acteristics. and so it is that we have
heard but little of the great work
10 be undertaken, or the wonderful
results hoped for in its achievements.
# is quite easy to imagine-it is
6ven probable, and 1t might be fur
tber added, almost certain-that some
NJ his political critics and opponents
will combat the idea of his rapid rise
and speedy recognition in being
called to participate in the framing
m of this great national work by ex-
niaining that he was lucky in draw
ing appointments on the committees
~ Commerce and Pacific Railroad,
ws,,ch have to do with our national
TRANSFORMATION facilities. Well. call IL
iuck or by any other name you wish,
MT the fact remains that he has
been selected as one among many to
,av tbe foundation upon which to con-
.tyuct one of the greatest and most
ecoromic national improvements OF
,aturaI resources which this country
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-20
A Lost Fee.

The Right Hon. Augustine Blrrell
once believed that he had been smit-
ten with a mortal disease and went to
consult distinguished doctor who
lived in the neighborhood of Harley
street and who was great expert on
the disease of which he thought he
was victim. 1t was hot day in July,
and as he walked from his London
home, which was in the neighborhood
Of Addison road, to Harley street he
perspired freely.
He found the great physicians
rooms all crowded with patients
probably, he thought, suffering from a
similar complaint to himself.
While waiting he found on the table
a book written by the great physician
on the subject Of the particular dis
ease. He opened the book, and the
first words which caught his eye were
these: "The patient who Is suffering
from this disease never perspires."
He had Scotch blood in his veins, so
he picked up his hat and gloves and
walked out, and he never saw that
eminent Observation-Disclosures Scraps.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-20
BURDENS LIFTED
From Owosso 5acks-ReIief Proved
by Lapse of Time.

FROM OWosSo 6aCkS|Neitet Proved
by Lapse of Time.
Backache is heavy burden;
Nervousness wears one OUT
Rheumatic pain; urinary ills;
All are kidney burdens
Daily effects of kidney weakness.
No use to cure the symptoms,
Relief is but temporary if the cause
remains.
Cure the kidneys and you cure the
cause.
Relief comes quickly-comes to stay
Doan's Kidney Pills cure kidney ills;
Prove 1t by your neighbours case.
Here's Owosso testimony
The story of permanent cure.
Samuel Ketchum, 1116 Linn Street,
Owosso, Mich, says II heartily recon-
mend Doan's Kidney Pills. for my ex-
perience with them has been very salts
factory. Every now and then had at
tacks of backache, not severe enough to
keep me from work, but nevertheless
causing me great deal of annoyance.
In some way Doan's Kidney Pills were
brought to my notice while was hav-
ing one of these spells and l Immediate
ly procured a supply. They gave me
prompt relief and before long cured the
attack. 1 have had several similar spells
since, but Doan's Kidney Pills have
never failed to promptly relieve me "
statement given November 9th, 1905.
When Mr.. Ketchum was interviewed
on March Is, 1909, he said: II willing.
ly confirm my former endorsement of
Doan's Kidney Pills 1 still take this
remedy occasionally and it always
brings great benefit.
For sale by all dealers. Price 50cents
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
take no other
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-20
Use For Uniforms.

'Do you think we ought to have a
bigger army and larger navy"
"Oh, yes" replied the beautiful girl.
"It would be so nice if all the boys at
the dances could appear in uniform,
with epaulets and braided collars.
Chicago Record Herald.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-20
All She Paid For.

On her way home from morning serv-
Ice Mrs. Scott complained to the friend
who had Joined her Of the exceeding
iullness Of the sermon.
Eyes, mamma, but it was very
cheap" little Jimmy FASTENED to say.
"You only paid dime for It."
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-20
Mother :Grays Sweet Powder for
Children.

Successfully used by Mother Gray
nursein the Children's Home in New
York. Cure feverishness, Bad Stomach.
Teething Disorders move and regulate
the bowels and DESTROY Worms. Over
10000 testimonials. They never fail
At all Druggists, 25c. Sample Free.
Address, Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy,
N. Y.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-20

The man without purpose is like
ship without rudder-a waif, q moth
Ing, a nomad. Have purpose in life;
have a purpose.-Carlyle.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-20
Monetary.

When we hear girl refer to her
dresses and shoes as frocks and boots
we know her father is making more
money than he used to.-Ohlo State
Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
NORWICH TOWN.
Auction at Home of Mrs. Thomas LiI- Iibridge-Fine Type of Einhteenth Century House-General News.

There was an auction at the home of Mrs. Thomas Lillibridge on Hunt ington avenue at 10 o'clock Thursday morning. A large crowd attended and many parts of the town were repre- sented. The articles sold well. One of the oldest houses, this faces the Bean Hill Green. Films still shadow the Green as in the time when the business of the town was transacted under them; even sermons were preached in their shade, and neighbors gathered to hear the news.
 Miss Caulkins says: "The Hydes and Huntingtons of Bean Hill, with a sprinkling of Watermans and Tracys, were sufficient of themselves to form a community. Capt. James Hyde, born in 1707, had a family of five sons and one daughter. One of these sons settled in New Jersey. The father lived to be ST. with these four sons quietly hourishing around him blameless men and excellent citizens
 It is safe to say that one of the sons of Capt. James Hyde owned and occupied this house in the eighteenth century. In the front hall, the quaint staircase and worn thresholds tell ot many who have lived there. The large square front rooms with beams across the ceiling, up and down the corners and along the sides; also the many paned windows with their wide cas- ings, show the old style of architec- ture.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
Local Companies For Escort Duty.
Adjutant General Cole Issues Orders Calling Them to
 Hartford.

tillery corps will designate such field and staff officers of his command as he may desire, for duty with these troops. The commanding officer, coast artillery corps, will report to the ad- iutant general for duty. The com manding officer, First infantry, will be in command of the escort on duty in Hartford and the commanding of- hcer, Second infantry, will be in com- mand of the escort on duty in Water bury, and these officers are directed to issue the necessary orders for this du- ty. The Governors Foot and Horse Guards will be on duty in both cities.
 The commanding officers, First in- fantry, is directed to detail one com- pany of his command for police duty at the state capitol. Hartford, Friday, April 23 reporting to the adjutant general at his office at 11.45 a. m.
 The assistant quartermaster general is directed to furnish the required transportation which is necessary to the public service. All troops ordered .io Hartford will arrive in time to form on the north front of the state capi- tol. right resting on Trinity street, be- fore 10 a. m., at which hour the fu- neral services will commence, and the troops ordered to Waterbury will re- port at the railroad station at 1 ?. m Transportation schedule will be fur nished later.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT.
Hopes That Debt on New Haven Y. M.
 c. A. May Be Wiped Out.

Announcement that S63,000 has al- ready been subscribed for the clearing of the debt on the Y. M. c. A. building and the reading of q message from President William H. Taft commenting the movement were the features of the banquet held by the association at the New Haven house. last week. The message from the president, %ead by Postmaster Anson Phelps Stokes, was as follows:
 q have heard of the movement in- augurated to wipe out the debt of s1SO, GOO on the Y. M. c. A. building, and I sincerely hope for the sake of New Haven, in which l am interested, that the undertaking will be a success.
 (Signed) WILLIAM II. TAFT"
 The announcement that over one third of the amount required to save the building has already been promised, was received with prolonged applause by the diners. and the statement that President Pierce N. Welch heads the list with S25.O0O. was the signal for ap- plause One other gift of $25,000 was announcement, but the donors name is kept secret by request.
 The pledges announced at the oan- dust besides the $5O,Oo0 above, are S. 900 from Henry F. English, $2,00O from Judge Simeon E. Baldwin, $1,000 from Anson Phelps Stokes, IT,, and a | like sum each from Herbert Hendee, Levi T. Snow and Herbert Barnes. Cash has been paid in to the amoAnt of $1 ,50U, bringing the grand total to | $63,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
HELPING HANDS, SUPPER.
Last of Season Was Largely Attended
 -Entertalnment Pleased.

The Helping Hands closed their sup per season at the Spiritual academy on Park street with a salad supper on Thursday evening, which was the most largely attended in a long time. and after the delicious menu had been en- loved a pleasing entertainment pro- gramme was provided. This included a recitation, The Nobility of Work, by Eugene J. Carroll; a reading. The Widows Desire. by Mrs. Jennie E.. Burdick, and recitation, Domestic Economy, by Rev. A. P. Blinn
 The entertainment ended with big feature provided by Charles Hall and Benjamin Briscoe in a vaudeville com edy sketch entitled Imagination. George H. Johnson was pianist, and there were two fine solos by Mir. Briscoe and a duet by the partners in the sketch.
 After the evening was over com parry which is preparing to give q three act comedy drama at the academy at an early date held @ rehearsal, at which the work done promises a fine production to come.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
ACTED UPON BY SUGGESTION.
That Thought May Produce Blister on
 Hand, Is Medical Fact.

It is not generally known that thought ray produce a blister on the hand or an ulcer on the foot, as well as many other actual physical changes in ones organism which are little short of miraculous. I have no doubt that St. Francis of Assist re- ceiyed the stigmata of the crucifxion on his hands and feet as historically described. I have no doubt, because it's possibility has been put to the proof within the past few years, and by friend of mine whom will name, Prof. Kraft Ebing of Vienna told a young woman he would place a small fly plaster upon her which would pro duce a blister in a few hours. He actually only put postage stamp upon the skin, without her knowledge, and covered 1t over so securely with bandages that she could not interfere with it The blister appeared as sug- gested-Frederick Peterson. M. D.. in Golfers.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
A PRESTON HORSE
 TOOK PARIS GREEN,
Found Poison While Hitehed Under the Shed of Neishbor and Died Three Days After.

Joseph Hopkins of Preston lost valuable mare Tuesday morning as the
 result of Paris green poisoning The animal was found seriously Ill Tues
 day morning, and pr. Lamb was call
 ed, but the mare was dead when he
 arrived. He told the owner that he thought the horse died from poison
 ing and made an examination, with
 the result that he found the stomach
 contained a good quantity of paris
 green.
 Mir. Hopkins was at a loss to know
 where the animal had received the fatal dose. He is a member Of the jury in the common pleas court. and had driven the horse here every day last week, and the only time he could recall that it had been hitched away from a barn was on last Saturday night, when he called upon a neighbor and hitched his horse under a shed. On making an investigation it was found that a quantity of Paris green l had been put away over beam in the shed and it was supposed to be in a safe place. It seems that the horse | had reached up and knocked down the | poison and taken the mixture with fla ! tai results.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
STILL RETAINED HIS BELIEF.
Magistrate Clearly Had No High opin-
 ion of Supreme Court.

Col. Blank, a police magistrate of Toronto, has a local reputation for dis pensing justice in lfis equity mill with no especial regard for the intricacies of the law. The colonel is highly re- spected in the community. Every man gets equal and exact justice in his court. Sometimes the lawyers appeal from his decisions, claiming they are not based on the law as it stands on the books. The defense in a case Of some moment appealed once, and kept on appealing until the court of last re- sort was reached.
 The colonel came into his office one morning and was met by a legal friend
 Good morning. colonel" said the friend, q must congratulate your lord ship this morning"
 What is the provocation?"
 Haven't you seen the morning pa pers? The supreme court has con frmed your judgment in the case of So-and-So."
 Well" the colonel replied. as he drew off his gloves, T still believe I'm right"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
Horse Snectacles.

The business of one well known ?5m of opticians in England consists large ly in the manufacture, of horse specta- cles The object of the spectacles is to promote high stepping. They are made of stiff leather, entirely enclosing the eyes of the horse, and the glasses used are deep concave and large in size. The ground seems to the horse to be raised, and he steps high, think ing he is going uphill or has to step over some obstacle. This system of spectacles Is generally adopted while the horse is young, and it's effect on his step and action is said to be re- markable It has been discovered that the cause of a horses shying is, as a rule, short sight, and it is now sug- gested that the sight of all horses should be tested. like that of children. Boston Transcript.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
Reading for improvement.

Any girl with an ordinary public school education can do something to improve her mind little every day. She can read a page of some good book-a book of travel, or book of history, or book of poems, or book of essays-and she can think of what she has read, and by copying in a blank book few sentences or lines which impress her, she can improve her knowledge of spelling and phras- ing, so that she will acquire after a year of such practice better educa- tion than many high school graduates possess. Any librarian will advise an ambitious girl what books to read for self-culture. To read a novel hurried ly, just for the sake of knowing how 1t comes out" is only waste of time and brain power. Good novels are worth reading but they should leave something in the mind besides the story, or they are better left unread.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23

There was much uncertainty among the officers and members of the. local militia companies on Thursday eve- ming regarding the participation by the militia in this part of the state at the funeral of Governor Lilley. No word has been received. by either com- pany early in the evening, but the fol- lowing despatch gives the orders of Adjutant General Cole. which were is sued Thursday night:
 Hartford. April 22.-Adjutant Gener- al Cole issued his orders to the militia of the state, the different bodies of which will be on duty at Governor Lilleys funeral here and in Waterbury. The orders are as follows
 The following troops are designed for escort duty in Hartford: First in- fantry; First, Second, Third. Fifth, Tenth and Thirteenth companies, coast artillery corps; Battery A (F. Al dismounted Hartford detachment signal corps; Second and Fourth di- visions, naval militia.
 At Waterbury: Second company; Troop A. cavalry; Fourth, Sixth, Sev- enth. Eighth Ninth. Eleventh. Twelfth and Fourteenth companies, coast artil- lery corps; First separate company, New Haven detachment; signal corps; First and Third divisions, naval mill itia.
 The commanding officer, coast ar-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
woMANs RELIEF CORPS.
Arrangements Completed for the De-
 partment Meeting.

Mrs. Isadora M. Gladwin of Middle town, president of the department of Connecticut of the Womans Relief corps, has practically completed arr engagements for the twenty-sixth an nual state convention. to be held in Middletown May IS and IA. This will be the first time it has been held in that city. The sessions are to be held in the North Congregational church. Between 300 and 400 delegtes are ex- pected. Many prominent women are expected to be in attendance. among them being National President Mrs. Mary L. Gilman and National Secre- tary, Mrs. Maria W. Going.
 The convention will be called to or der at 10 a. m. Thursday, May 13. In the evening a reception will be given the visitors and invited guests. by the local corps. During the sessions of the convention a handsome United States flag will be given to the Mid dletown high school. All of the school children are to attend the presentation ceremonies in a body
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
CLEARS THE COMPLEXION
 OVER NIGHT
Pimples. Rash, Eruptions. Etc, Quick Iy Eradicated by New Skin Rem edy.

Since its discovery one year ago, poslam, the new skin remedy. has, Tn its extraordinary accomplishments, eX- ceeded the most sangIine expectations of the eminent specialist who gave It to the world. It has cured thousandS of cases of eczema and eradicated faclai and other disfigurements Of years standing. The terrible itching attend < ing eczema IS stopped with the trst application. giving proof of it's cura- tive properties at the very outset.
 In less serious skin affections, such as pimples, rash herpes. blackheads acne. barber's itch, etc, results show after an overnight application, only a small quantity being required 10 enect cure. Those who use poslam TOT these minor skin troubles can now avail themselves of the special 5O-cent package, recently adopted to meet such needs Both the 50-cent package ana the regular s2 jar may now be obtain ed in Norwich at Lee & Osgood S Smiths. and other leading drug stores.
 Poslam Is also on sale in Putnam al Larue's; In Danielson at WoodWard S and in Willimantic at Chesebros S.
 Samples for experimental purposes may be had free of charge by writing direct to the Emergency Laboratorles S2 West Twenty-ffth street. New Hork City.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
TO THE Public Spirited Residents OF NORWICH;
Shall we make the Cel- ebratiOn of our 25Oth Anniversary worthy of OUT Town?

It depends upon liberal subscriptions to the fund for paying the expenses of the occasion. Prompt subscriptions will enable the committees to plan at once for interesting features.
 Will every corporation, business firm and individual call on one of the com nittee mentioned below or send cheek to CHARLES w. GALE, Treasurer of the committee, before May 1st?
 Costello Lippitt, Norwich Savings Society.
 Charles B. Chapman, Chelsea Saw ings Bank.
 Charles H. Phelps. Merchants Nat ional Bank.
 James H. welles, Uncas National Bank.
 c. Leslie Hopkins, First National Bank.
 Robert ". Perkins. Thames Loan & Trust Co.
 Frank L. woOdard. Spine Savings Bank,
 Charles W. Gale. Thames National Bank.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
Always Lloht In the Sky.

"The sky" says the Scientific Amer lean, lis never dark. This, however, is not due to the sun, but to the stars. The Milky Way Is above the horizon in summer in our latitude, and it gives great deal of light by night, enough to make the night sky of that time brighter than when it is not a part of our night sky, as is the case in winter Then, too, the stars which cannot be seen by the unaided eye give us much light. The stars which are not visible to the eye give more light than those which are visible"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
Radium in Surgery.

Sir Frederick Treves considers that we have practically reached the ther- apeutic Limitations of the X-rays, the high frequency current, and the Fin sen light. but that in radium we still have unexplored fields of usefulness
 This writer believes. without desir- ing to raise false hopes, that radium will cure every form of naevus, wheth- CT it is a port wine stain, pigmented mole or a hairy mole and rodent ulcer which has not yielded to the Finsen light or the X-rays, and that, too, in two sittings of one hour each. Won ders are also accomplished in the early stages of epithelioma of the lip and tongue.-Rsi sitish Medical Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23
A sundan sIeeper,s Inauirv.

"Charles," said old Mrs. Spreckles to her husband, I'm so ashamed of the way you go to sleep in church Sunday after Sunday that I don't know what to do. can't hardly hold my head up and look tho people in the face after the services. You are such a devout man on weekdays. don't see why you show so much disrespect for sacred things on the Sabbath"
 'There's no disrespect intended" an- swered Mir. Spreckles. T am like the little boy next door. All week he looks forward eagerly to the Sunday auto ride his uncle gives him: it is the crowning event of the week to him, vet he goes to sleep invariably before he has ridden a mile, and he doesn't wake up until 1t is all over. Because Willie goes to sleep is no sign that the ride is not doing him any good, is it?'' Newark News.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-23

sun. Moon and Tides.