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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02
The Artistic Japanese.

Artistic impulses govern even the
ordinary artisan in Japan. This, from
an article in the Craftsman by Mr.. L.
Wakeman Curtis, illustrates the fact:
"In so commercial and nonartisic a
porcelain district as Nagoya / saw a
big room full Of men working in clay,
hastily copying in quantities pieces
that were to go, in shipload, to fill
an order in England. l paused be-
side a man who was finishing soap
dishes. On each cover, before it went
to be baked, he was adding the knob
by which it could be lifted. That on
the European model before him was
utterly without sentiment, less gra-
cious Of shape than a freshly digged
onion or potato. With few slight,
quick touches. seemingly as unthink-
ing as machine, he was yet doing
more than was required-he was caus-
ing each knob as it passed under his
hands to take the look Of a half OPEN
ed bud, faint hint Of leaf being
also quickly modelled in the biscuit
beneath It."
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02
The Hin Joints.

The cup and ball socket and the air
tight valve were first used in the hui
man body. If our hip joints and arms
were not provided with air tight sock
cts we should get too tired to continue
our work for any length Of time in
just holding these limbs together by
muscles. 1t is the pressure Of the air
which holds them in place, and thus
all physical effort is avoided. In the
various air tight joints and sockets
found in the human body one may end
nearly all the mechanical principles in
-volved in the air brake or the use OF
compressed air for a thousand differ
ent things. Some may aver that ma
ture did not discover ball bearings, a
mechanical device which has revolu-
tionized the vehicular world. But the
principle is almost developed in the
ball of the leg bone and the socket OF
the hip, which are made SO smooth
and are so well oiled that they slide
backward and forward with practical
~ no friction.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02
Paris Worst Flood.

In the year 1906 rose the greatest
food Of which history makes any rec
ord in Paris. Men went in boats over
the wall of the kings garden" All
the island was covered, and from the
foot of the hill Of the university to
the rising ground beyond the Marrais
the upper stories Of the houses rose
out Of lake a mile wide. In that
food was swept away the old stone
bridge that Charles the Bald had built
centuries earlier. before even the Nor
mans besieged the town, and in that
flood the Petit Chatelet was destroyed.
The Petit Pont fell into the river also,
but that was nothing wonderful. for it
was the most unfortunate of bridges
and never stood firmly for fifty years
at q stretch, but was forever being de-
stroyed and regularly rebuilt. The
waste of this flood was the signal for
Philippe lie Bel's neutrality-suspicious.
Belloc's paris"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02
UNIQUE RECORD
OF CHASE S. OSBORN
IN POLITICS
Always Was the Man for the Job That
Needed vigor, Energy, Courage
and Persistence.

Some few of the more reckless and
ardent Musselman newspapers have
referred to Chase S. Ohborn as poll
tician, a professional office-holder, etc.
There are probably few men in Michi-
gan of prominence to whom such cpl
thets are less applicable than Chase
Osborn. He never sought office in his
life. In this regard he has had a
unique and striking record.
When Osborn was young man, a
recent purchaser of the 500 News and
almost a stranger in the town, hot
postoffice fighI was precipitated in the
500. When ti.- fight had gone the
limit and the whole town was by the
ears, some one suggested the new
Young editor as a compromise candi-
date and the proposal won instant ac-
ceptance; and so he became post
master.
When honest, rugged old John T..
Rich was governor he wanted q good
game warden. Perry Powers, close
friend and supporter of Rich, without
Osborn's knowledge or consent, sug-
gested Osborn, and Rich grasped at
the idea; and so he became state
game warden.
When Pingree fell out with big Sy-
brant Wesselius, railroad commission
err, and Governor of Western Michi-
gan" he could find no one more to his
liking than Chase s. Osborn, his fiery
young supporter in the U. p. Three
times he proffered the appointment tc
Chase Osborn before Osborn accept.
ed: and so he became railroad COM
missioner.
When dear old Peter White died he
left a seat at the Regents Table at
Ann Arbor vacant. The place be-
longed to the u. p. Without {. single
dissenting vote, in absolute unanlmity
the whole peninsula insisted that
Chase Osborn be appointed regent to
fill Peter Whites chair; and SO he De-
came regent.
But he's a candidate for Office now.
He wants the chance to clean up
Michigan. He is going after the job
with a big stick. And the job needs
that kind of a weapon. And, further
more. the people, recognizing his sim
certify of purpose, his Willingness TO
serve. his courage and his independ-
ence. are going to give Chase Osborn
the first job he ever went after--the
Job of governor of Michigan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02
Marrvinu For Votes.

Marrying for votes was device or
old time British election agents. As
the law stood before the reform act
Of 1882 widows of freemen ON marry
ing again made their second husbands
freemen and therefore voters. AT
election times widows were conse-
quently paid handsomely to go through
formal marriage with voteiess
bachelor, who, for considerations
similarly agreed to support the candt>
date. The pair were married, the man
voted according to instructions, and
then he and his wife, standing on
either side of tombstone, SAID,
death us do part" With this literal
fulfillment Of the matrimonial vow
they regarded their marriage dissolv~
ed. At the last election in Bristol be-
fore 1882 q hundred women gave votes
to men.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02
GRANGE LEADER OUT ,&s
ON STUMP FOR
CHASE OSBORN
II. F. Baker Tells Changers OF Miehs-
gan Why They Should SupFsr
the 500 Man.

Representative Herbert F. Baker ok
Cheboygan has been selected by thu
Michigan State Grange as the man
that organization would prefer to ser
selected for speaker of the next house
of representatives at Lansing. Baker
is the man who has done most In tho
way of leading the fight at Lansing
through recent years in behalf OF
grange legislation. An interesting In
cident in this connection Is the 6scs
that Representative Baker Is an en-
thusiastic advocate of the nomination
of Chase S. Osborn for governor and
is this week travelling with Osborn in
the southern counties of the stato
urging the 500 mans fitness and sPe-
cial qualification for the Office he
seeks. Through the position of his
friends, the men to whom he wall be
directly indebted for his nominations
If he is nominated, Chase Osborn viii
be more directly pledged to grange
legislation than any other man in the
state. In his speeches Mr.. Osborn is
making the declaration firm and
strong that he will make it his u1oss
important duty to see that the iroc
mines and the copper mines Of Michf
gan pay their full share of taxation
This same declaration has been made
by the other candidates, almost word
for word, and there is not the slightest
reason to doubt but that Mr.. Osborn
will be just as efficient and just as
prompt in requiring such fair valua
ton and such full payment from thu
mines as will any other candidate,
Those who know him best are first in
their assurance that this will be true
OF Chase Osborn's policy and action as
governor of Michigan.-Cadillac News
and Express.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02
Tale of Two Fish.

A story is related Of Manchester
fisherman who once tried to lure the
dainty trout from some of the nearby
brooks. The fisherman did not get a
bite in the brooks. He drove back to
Manchester rather disheartened ana
went to a restaurant to get something
to eat. He asked the restaurant keep
er If he had any trout and received an
affirmative reply. He ordered some OF
the trout for his supper and then told
the proprietor that he might put two
or three Of the uncooked fish in his
fish basket out at the door, as he
didn't care to go home and receive tho
raillery of his friends. The proprietor
Of the restaurant told one Of the clerks
to carry out the order, and 1t was sup
posed to have been done faithfully.
But the clerk was not very alert
and when the FISHERMAN got home
and opened up the fish basket to his
astonished wife there reposed two fine
salt mackerel. and the fisherman has
not got through explaining yet.-Maz>
chester Union.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02
MUSSELMAN NOT so
STRONG FOR ECONOMY
AS BOARD MEMBER
When In Detroit on State Business.
Tried to Collect $500 Per Day,
But Bill Was Cut in Half.

Amos Musselman, the Grand Rapids
candidate. has built his whole argu.
ment in the gubernatorial contest on
the necessity for economy in state
administration and his friends have
made strong claims for Musselman
both as business man and particu-
larly as an economist" The Grand
Rapids mans claims for business acu-
men got severe jolt when the state
lost damage suit for about $4,000,
the result of the action of the Ionia
prison board. of which Musselman is
chairman, in cancelling a prison con-
tract with New York firm. And now
poor Amos claim as the man who
would economic things at Lansing
gets a solar plexus when the news
leaks out OF voucher found on file in
the auditor generals department in
which Musselman attempts to charge
the state of Michigan Eight Dollars
day for hotel bill while in Detroit on
state business. When the bill from
Musselman charging up the $500 per
was received, vigorous kick was
made by the auditor general and the
bill was returned for reduction. Mus
selman declined to reduce the amount
a cent, and the bill went before the
state board of AUDITORS, where it was
cut In two and voucher made out for
half the sum claimed by Musselman.
When this voucher was returned to
Musselman for his signature he forgot
that some day he might be candi-
date for governor on an economy
platform, and forgot that the voucher
was part of the records of the state,
and, in burst of temper, he seized
upon red ink and pen and wrote across
the face of the voucher: Contributed
to the Great State of Michigan by
Amos Musselman, the Sum Of $500.
Amos S. Musselman."
This odd and curious testimonial Of
Musselman's economies as public
servant in his present position as mem
Der of the board of control Of the Ionia
Reformatory is causing broad smile
about the capitol.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02
: Burrows Was Always Irregular"

Senator Burrows is out among the
people this season campaigning in his
own behG.f In other seasons as far
back as most of us can remember he
has been out campaigning for his
party and the ticket. And In those
other seasons never was complaint
made because in his campaigning he
was regular"
Those who sought to put Senator
Burrows Gin the hole" In the matter
of the primary election law will know
better next time. Senator Burrows
made his position clear long ago, and
he has not changed It particle.
Senator Burrows record as faith
full representative of the people and
the state ought to weigh more than
any number of reckless promises, es-
pecially so where there Is no guar
antee that the goods will or Gan be
delivered.
Senator Burrows tariff talk is the
same wherever he may be and be-
fore all people alike. Can those who
are opposing Senator Burrows on ac-
count of the tariff say the same?-Le
roy Sun.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02
Points About a Good Horse.

There are some points which are val
liable in horses of every description.
The head should be proportionately
large and we'll set on. The lower jaw.
bones should be sufficiently far apart
to enable the head to form an angle
with the neck. which gives it free mo-
ton and graceful carriage and pre-
vents it bearing too heavily on the
hand. The eye should be large, lit
tie prominent, and the eyelids fine and
thin. The ear should be small and
erect and quick in motion. The lop
ear indicates dullness and stubborn
ness. When too far back there is a
disposition to mischief.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02
MICHIGAN FAIR FIRST TO
GET WRIGHT AEROPLANES
After the Stirring Exhibition E!ks'
Week, Flights VIII Draw I'M
mense Crowds.

Having given exhibitions lasting
three days in Detroit, during Elks'
week, making a tremendous hit, Avi-
ators Brookins and HoXsey are keen
about playing a return date in De-
troit during the State Fair, Sept. 49,
cath. They are scheduled to make
four flights daily during Fair week,
and now that they are familiar with
the exhibition field and the physical
conditions they will be prepared to
perform startling things in their
strange air craft.
Brookins is the holder Of the
worlds altitude record made a few
weeks ago at Atlantic City, where,
before 100000 people, he flew out
over the ocean and attained height
of $500 feet. He had thrilling time
Of it, as there was a terrific wind
when he reached the higher attitudes,
and to cap the climax his motor stop
ped when he was at the highest point.
The crowds were amazed to see him,
mere speck in the sky, start sud-
denly downward at terrific rate,
making large swooping circles, but
always pointing his craft downward
at a sharp angle.
It took him over an hour and a
half to ascend, but he came down in
seven minutes, landed beautifully on
the beach, and then tainted.
Brookins is known among his team.
mates as a daring and spectacular
operator. Arrangements will be made
to take measurements during his
flights at the Fair grounds, and he
has expressed the determination Of
breaking his own record if the wealth
err conditions are at all favorable.
Arch Hoxsey, the other aviator
who held the crowds spellbound dur
ing the Elks' week exhibition, will
also be present during the Fair and
because of his past performances can
be counted upon to be a strong at.
traction. Waving his hand at the
crowds, Hoxsey went sailing down
the track, lodging in between lines
Of telephone poles, skimming scarce
ly foot above the track and travel
ing at the rate of 40 miles an hour.
Hurdling the fences surrounding the
show ring, he chased a photographer
off the field, then did the roller coast
er stunt, circled the trees on the back
stretch, came whizzing down the
stretch again and landed on the
track, directly in front of the grand
stand, gently as bird would light.
The immense throngs rose to their
feet, and mighty roar of approval
went up. Hoxsey smiled and bowed
his thanks for the reception and then,
after his plane had been mounted
again on the monorail, went up i'm
mediately and furnished more thrills
OF the same order.
Hoxsey is a finished performer, and
did seemingly impossible stunts in
his biplane with the greatest ease
and great style. His appearance in
Detroit again will mean packing the
stands each day.
Throughout all the aeroplane ex-
hibitions there is, of course, the ever
present chance of accident, and to
those unaccustomed to watching the
flights of aeroplanes, time after time
1t appears that the strange machine
has turned-turtle and is falling to the
ground. Hoxsey never has had an
accident which resulted seriously,
and, therefore, he is able to do start.
ling work without nervousness.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02
Notice Of Primary Election.
Michigan Department OF State,
Lansing.

To the Sheriff:
You are hereby notified that a General Pri.
mary Election will be held, In this State on
all political parties, for the purpose of nomi.
mating candidates for the ofices OF United
States Senator, Governor, Lieutenant Cover
nor, Representative in Congress, State Sena.
tor, and Representative In the State Legisla-
ture, also for nominating candidates by each
political party in counties, as prescribed by
Act, No. 281 of the Public Acts OF 1909.
In Witness Whereof, have hereto afixed
my signature and the Great Seal Of
(SEAL) the State, at Lansing, the thirteenth
day of July In the year OF our Lord
nineteen hundred ten.
FREDERICK c. MARTINDALE.
Secretary of State.
Sherin's once,
Corunna, Mich August 4, 1910.
To the Township Clerks OF Shiawassee County:
n Sirs:-You are hereby notified that at the
Primary election 70 be held d IN this State on
for the once of Governor and Lieutenant Gov
ernor ito be voted for at the general election
TO be held Tuesday, November 8 A. D. 1910,
electors OF all political parties. Also that the
qualified enrolled electors OF all parties will
vote for candidates for Congressman, for the
forms part; senator, In the State Legisla.
ture from the senatorial district OF which said
county forms . part; representative In the
County Treasurer, Register OF Deeds. Prescott
ing Attorney, two Circuit Court Commissioners
two coroners, County Surveyor, County Drain
Commissioner; also an advisory vote for can
didates for United States Senator from Mich
Conventions to elect delegates to state Con.
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my
hand this 4th day OF August. A. ID. 1910.
JOHN A. WATSON,
Sherin Of Shiawassee County.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02
An Odd Gypsv Custom.

In Hungary, when the question of
the baby's future comes up for dis
cussion among the gypsies, there is no
time wasted in argument. A blanket
is held by the four corners, and the
baby is thrown into the air. If II
comes down on its little stomach it is
a sign that it is going to be mu-
sician; If it falls on its back it is to
be a thief, and the education Of the
child is begun as soon as possible in
one Of these two time honored profess
sions.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02
A littIs Too Much

"a wife has a right to expect much
Of her husband" remarked the phiIo-
sophically inclined person musingly.
Eyes, / suppose she has," replied the
meek appearing man with wilted look
ing whiskers. II suppose she has, but
when she expects him to live up, stead
fly and without swerving, to the motto
on her first husbands tombstone 4
somehow think she is expecting more
than she really ought to expect from a
common, everyday, earthly man"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02
PASTOR LAUDs CHASE OSBORN
German Minister In AIIegan County
Tells His People Plain Truths.

Tells His People Plain Truths.
The following appeared in a little
weekly newspaper published by Rev.
r. w. Magdanz, pastor of three Ger
man Methodist churches in Allegan
county:
"Brother voter, who is your candi-
date for governor Of the state at the
coming primary election? Is 1t Pat
Kelley, the favored candidate of the
political machine in Lansing? Is ii
the two-faced Musselman, who en-.
deavors to catch the vote Of the advo.
Gates of local option and the liquor ele.
ment at the same time? Is II the
straightforward Osborn, who is pro
gressive and stands for good house
cleaning in the capital II elected 7
Everybody knows that such cleaning
Is very much needed in politics. We
are persuaded In our mind that he will
make good, and we ought to test his
ability to fulfill his promise. Vote for
Mr.. Osborn. September 6.
rNyi,ysrW
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02
How She Got the Job,

"The one thing we demand from our
employees" said the head Of the office
force, "is correctness In figures"
The applicant smoothed her hipless
skirt complacently.
II have never had any complaints on
that score" she replied, with glance
Of assurance.-Bystander
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02
Innocent Fun.

"Heyw exclaimed his uncle. What
are you trying to do-break my
watchw
"No." replied the innocent solemnly;
"t'yin' th'ow II thoo the f'oor."-Buf-
faio Express.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02
Order of Publication.

State OF Michigan County of Shawassee IS
AT session OF the Probate Court for said
County. held AZ the Probate office, In the City
OF Corunna, on Tuesday, the eth day OF August
In the year OF one thousand nine hundred and
ten.
Present Matthew Bush. Judge OF Probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF Manford Bur.
CESS deceased. on reading and filing the petit.
tion OF Louis e Burgess pray ing that admins
tratfon OF said estate may be granted To
Charles w. Jennings or some other suitable
person.
1t is Ordered, That the 18th day OF Septem-
Der. next at ten o'clock In the forenoon, at said
Probate ONCE, be assigned for hearing said
petition.
And IL is further Ordered, That copy OF
this order be published three successive weeks
previous to said day OF hearing. In The Owosso
TIMES newspaper printed and circulating In
said County of Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge VI Probate
BY FLORENCE LINDSEY,
PROBATE Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02
Her Nationality.

Awhen small Sigrid made her ersf
appearance In an American school,
says Harper's Magazine, she was ask
ed the usual puzzling questions, one
of which was:
"What is your nationality. SigridT'
"Sigrid tossed her 1axen braids>
"Im an American of Norwegian de-
sign" she said promptly.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02
Painfully Frank.

"Mr. Coldcash, / have come to ask
for the hand Of your daughter"
''My daughter, sir?"
eyes, 1 can't live without her."
"Well, sir. finish your sentence"
Finish my sentenceT'
eyes, you were about to say you
could not live without her income.
Let us be candid"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02
Anticipated.

"T've often marveled ut your bril-
ibancy, your aptness at repartee,
your
"If it's more than 5 shillings, old
man. 1 can't do thing for you. I'm
nearly broke myself. Mail,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02
Senator Burrows Waited His Turn.

Senator Burrows as young man
did not try to hustle the veterans in
the public service out of the way. He
was willing to wait and did wait, and
in due time his turn came. Would IL
not be becoming IN some OF Michi-
gan's young men to follow Senator
Burrows examplef--Grauot Journal.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02

Early and provident Fear Il the
mother Of sefety.-Burks.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02

De Palma in his Fiat Cyclone"
racing car will meet Barney Oldfield
at the State Fair on Saturday. Sept.
"a, in matched race for worlds
championship honors. De Palma will
try and get back his lost honors for
the worlds mile record on a horse
track. This means the finest motor
racing to be seen in the world.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02

Special train leaves S:37 a. m.
In addition to above fares. tickets will
also be sold between all stations where
the one-way fare is SO. 90 or less)at which
this train is scheduled to stop, at one
and one-half fare for the round trip,
with minimum of twenty-five cents.
For particulars consult Ticket Agent
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02
FREE BOOK

For Every Living Thing ON the Farm
Humphreys Veterinary Specifies.
800 Page Book free, on the Treatment and
Care of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs.
Hogs and Poultry. also Stable Chart to
hang up, mailed free.
LIST OF SPECIFICS.
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b. ID. For sPRAINs. Lameness. Rheumatism.
c. C. For SORE Throat. Epizootic. Distemper.
d. D. For WORMS, Bots. Grubs.
e. 4. For COUGHS. Colds. Influenza.
#. +. For COLO. BeiIyache. Diarrhes.
G. G. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
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I. I. For SKIN DISEASES. Mango. Eruptions.
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of price. 60 cts. each.
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William and Ann Streets. New York.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-02

Good going and returning only on
Sunday, date of sale, on regular trains
scheduled to reach original starting
point on return trip at or prior to
midnight of date of sale.
Ask the Agent for
Complete Information