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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-17
ROMEO CAUGHT IN CHIMNEY
Arouse Excitement In Village
In Brittany.

This story comes straight from Nor
laix, very modern place in Brittany.
Our Romeo, like Chaucer's hero, was
caught in the chimney. He was go
ing to his sweetheart, instead of run
ming away from her. The pretty
Juliette was distance of some seven
miles from his home. The enamored
Romeo tramped 1t on foot all that
distance. At night he reached the
house. and called, but got no answer.
AS the door was shut he decided to
try the roof. On the roof he found
the chimney, and 1t seemed to him,
that was quite wide enough to let him
down. He descended for some dis
lance, but then. as he came near the
fireplace, the chimney narrowed. He
slipped and got in a narrow neck.
Here he was caught, unable to move.
up or down. Before long he felt
suffocating sensation. If the thing
lasted much longer 1t would be the
end OF him. He could stand 1t no
more. After grooming he yelled, and
he beloved so well that not only was
his sweetheart disturbed in her slum-
bers, but the whole village was ex-
cited.
The nearest chimney-sweep was
called, but he could not help him out.
The gendarmes woke up the mayor.
and he, with all the notables of the
place, went to look. They consulted
among them, and the only way to
liberate the captive lover was to pull
down part of the chimney. This was
done by some masons, and he was
presently released, but before being
allowed his freedom a police report
was drawn up, with a view to infiict-
ing series Of fines for breaking into
a private Enclosure, damaging other
peoples property, waking up the au-
thorities unnecessarily, and causing a
public scandal. Poor Romeo was very
sad when it was all over.-Paris Cor
respondence, London Telegraph.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-17
How to Clean Tapestry.

Shake the tapestry gently but well
to remove loose dirt and then immense
1t In a cleansing fluid composed AZ
follows. Take four ounces of soap to
a quart OF water and boil It until It
becomes a Jelly; then divide this
equally In two tubs of hot water, ad-
ding cup of bran to each tub to pre-
vent the colors from running. II Is
best to sew the bran In cheese cloth
bags. so that 1t will not stock to the
fabric.
After washing the tapestry alter
nately In the two tubs, rinse In water
strongly favored with vinegar Ito pre-
vent colors fadingN and dry.
After the heavier weight of the wa
ter is out, stiffen with thin boiled
starch and iron quickly on the wrong
side with rather hot iron.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-17
Apparatus for Finding Water.


The hazel twig as a water finder has
been supplanted by remarkable in
vention, consisting of simple ap-
paratus. The principle on which the
instrument works is the measuring Of
the strength of electric currents
between the earth and the atmos-
phere. These are always strongest in
the vicinity of subterranean water
courses, the flowing waters Of which
are charged with electricity to a GER
tain degree. The apparatus takes
the form of box-shaped instrument
fixed on tripod. with dial on which
needle is used to indicate the pres
ence of water. Ik>the needle remains
stationary 1t may be taken for grant
ed that no subterranean spring ex-
lists; the spot where the greatest
movement Of the needle is obtained Is
that where well boring operations
should be made.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-17
Order Of Publication.

State OF Michigan. the Probate Court for the
County OF Shiewassee.
AT q session of the Probate Court for the
County, OF Shiawassee held at the Probate
once, In the City OF Corunna on the 18th dav
Of May In the year of one thousand nine hun
dred and twelv,
Pre- ent, Matthew Bush Judge OF Probate.
In the matter Of the estate j. Bert Sullivan
deceased
The Administrative OF said estate having
rendered final account to this court.
IL Is ordered that the 10th day OF June
next at ten o'clock In the forenoon, at said
Probate oflce, be appointed for examining and
allowing said account
And IL is Further Ordered that o 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 OF Probate.
By FLoRENcE LINDSEY,
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-17
Order Of Publication.

State Of Michigan. The Probate Court for
the County OF Shiawassee,
At a session of the Probate Court for the
County OF ShiAwassee held at the Probate
Oniee in the City of Corunna, on the 18th day
OF May In the year one thousand nine hundred
and twelve
Present. Matthew Bush Judge of Probate.
S In the matter OF the estate of ;aroline Moore
deceased.
The executor of said estate having rendered
o haal account to this Court
It 10 ordered that the 10th day Of June
next. At ten o clock In the forenoon. at said
Probate ONCE. DO appointed for examining
and oil owing said account.
And IL Is further ordered, that copy OF this
order be published three successive weeks
previous to said day of hearing In THE Ow0sso
TINES q newspaper printed and circulating In
said County Of ShiAwassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
By FLORENCE LINDSEY, Judge OF Probate.
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-17
ROAD:REFORM IN KANSAS
Three Hundred Citizens Convert Hun
dred Miles Of Highways in Day.

Junction City, Kan, May 16.-Three
hundred citizens from every walk of
life, by working all day, turned 100
miles of bad highways into 100 miles
of good roads. 1t was good roads day.
Not to be outdone by the men, the
women turned out and served dinner
to the workers.
After the days task was finished the
workers were guests OF the Automo.
bile club at banquet. Large parties
of good roads enthusiasts from nearby
towns came here to watch the work
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-17
MILWAUKEE FREIGHTERs OUT
Four Hundred Handlers Strike In
sympathy with Chicago Waikout.

Milwaukee, Wis, May 16.-Freight
handlers and railway clerks to the
number of about 400 connected with
the Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
railway system struck in sympathy
with the Chicago freight handlers.
IT Is also reported that fifty freight
handlers employed by the Chicago and
Northwestern road struck
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-17
MAY VOTE ON LORlMER JUNE |
Efforts to AGREE on that Date Are Be.
ing Mate Among Senators.

Washington, May 1G.-Quiet Efforts
are being made in the senate to agree
on June ], or thereahouts. for the vote
which shall determine whether Sena-
tor Lorimer is to continue to hold a
seat in the body
The reports from the majority and
minority will come before the senate
next Monday and at that time the
date for q final vote will come I'D.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-17
Six Miners Rescued

Duluth, Mimi, May 16.-Six of the
thirteen miners who were imprisoned
in the Norrie mine of the Oliver Iron
Mining company at Ironwood, Mich,
were rescued
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-17

Dyspepsia is Americas curse. Bur-
dock Blood Bitters conquers dyspepsia
overy time. 1t drives ont impurities.
tones the stomach, restores perfect d.
gestion, normal weight, and good
health.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-17
Favor Butler Statue.

Boston, May 16.-By vote OF 40 to
10S, the house refused to reject the
bill providing for a statue to the mem.
DRY Of Major General Benjamin F. But
Ter.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16
DIABETES.

II was not easy for us to believe that Diabetes is curable but the first case we came in personal touch with was astonishingly convincing
 We were considering the pure hase of Fultons Compound, and were look ing for cases to try them out on One of our number knew Charles A. New. ton, the yardmaster Of the s. F. k K. Co at Sacramento very worthy man. He also knew that Newton had diabetes and was in a hospital tu the Capital City, and that his recovery seemed impossible when he last heard from him A letter was written to Newton that Fulton claimed his Dia betes Compound cured Diabetes and that he wanted to know from OUR friends if this was so. and that if he tNe~toa) would take il that we would send hi ma supply of it. New ton replied to the effect that some four or five months before we wrote him he had heard about the compound. had taken 1t, that the sugar was near ly out and he was almost well His complete recovery followed, and he told an & P engineer who had Dia- betes and he recovered.
 We also saw Gen Theo Reichert of San Francisco go on this treatment and get complete recovery alter physicians had declared that the case was hopeless. Gen. Reichert is Q S3d degree Mason and is one of san Fran. eiscos most widely and fayorably known citizens
 We have seen hundreds recover since and there Is no longer any ques- ton about Diabetes in people of mid de age and over being curable
 For free literature, address John F Fulton Co, San Francisco, Cal
 Fulton's Diabetes Compound can be had of our agent in your city,
 Sorrells Drug Co
 We desire all patients to write us who are not noting the usual improve ment by the third week
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16
rHe PROPER ACTION.

When the Hot springs relief com mittee. which has in charge the public subscription for the flood situation, decided 10 act slowly and as conser. satiyely with the public fund as an individual would have done with his own funds. the wisdom of the action was apparent
 It would have been an easy matter 10 have dumped Inc whole of the fund out indiscrimnately along the flood district.
 But much of the money given into the fund here was given by people who could iil afford to make dona tons. bnt whose sympathies were deeply touched
 If the situation had been as bad as 1t might have been. and if the gov. ernment had not extended It's prompt and sufficient emergency relief. the dollars subscribed here would have put food in very hungry months
 There may yet be distressing sit uation. Mayor Waters and the com mittee have acted wisely in deter mining to walt for full developments and then fl there is great need for our money, to turn t loose with all the blessings 1t can shower; but if there is no actual need 10 be relieved. to turn every dollar back to the peo- pie who gave it
 Such an action begets public con. fldence The people will be appre ciative of the fact that because the fund was public fund was no excuse for it's being tossed away.
 And when other conditions arise the people will give with greater en- thusiasm and greater confidence when they know their subscriptions win he hssndled with care.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16

dt would be a good joke on some money lenders in Che United States if Honduras should refuse hat loan It would be a worse rap at the depart ment Of state with it's dollar diplo+ macy, and the most chagrlned of all would be Secretary Knox, who has just been employing his blandiah. ments In Honduras.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16

A 3o-acre farm which for 10 years has been devoted exclusively 10 rais ing vegetables for the restaurants in New fork Chinatown. is to be cut tip into building lots. The proprietor of the farm. Louie Sun, has cleared near ly s90 GOO year on his garden.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16

Many captains would have hesitated Co drive the imperiled boat on the rocks, yet that hold course was the only road to safety
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16

The Fool Colony at Paris is on the qui vise to find out what kind Of 3 diplomatic uniform it is. which is said to have been devised for Myron IT.. iIerrick Great thing to be an am hassador. if one can wear livery
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16

Centrally located. First class and Strictly Modern In every department and conducted on American Plan. Electric Elevator, Steam Heat, Hot and Cold Water In every room. cozy, comforta- ble. Reasonable ln Price. Fire Proof and Home-Like. lH the heart of the Business District away from the noise and dust.
 RETES-st4 per Week and up Opp. Federal Hospital and Bath House
 Row.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16

A rehearing having been refused in the patent ease. the patent laws should be amended by congress. They have long been inadequate, and now they furnish q cloak for monopoly.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16

And some of that land now over flowed may by November, be repre- sented at the state fair with the first prize winners in the agricultural line.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16

Arkansas is going ta make some strides within the next two and four years as it never made before in gen. erations
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16

The handling of the steamer Onta. rio. in the Montauk Point disaster furnished truly memorable example of decision and presence of mind.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16

Prom the looks of the reports of Illinois and Pennsylgania, Teddy must have thrown that hat in somebody s lace
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16

iweli. if the bait is right, and the water is right and the fish are hun gry, the fishing will be good
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16

1 II Is evident the democratic ticket (n this district is not going to have hny opposition. material or spiritual
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16

The advertising was one thing, and the other things will be arranged by another season.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16

Everybody realizes and appreciates the opportunities Of this next Arkan- sas state fair
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16

Levee work must be done out Of season so that In season there will be no floods.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16

hr Robinson should feel ike 8 full fledged Garland county citizen by this time
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16

sssissssassi king Of ye;iS business ;srand iuries. how does the present tribunal strike you?
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16
THE RICHMOND HOTEL

F. B. ElIiston and Son, ProprIetors. 50 outside rooms. newly furnished, 1 block from Bath House Row. steam heat electric lights. call bells.
 RATES s7 TO sf2 PER WEEK Call and See Us Before Locating
 a5 EXCHANGE ST.
 Furnished flats snd cottages for light housekeeping in connection.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16

And the administration lost the lachshund district Geel
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16

How Feform lawns and iattens when it gets it's teeth in the game
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16

The brewing period for republican nominations is under the frost
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16
YE LlrrlE SHOE.

Offers in the way of specials for this week. special line of elces and fine embroideries al greatly reduced prices Every piece bargain 334 Central avenue. 4-13tt
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16

BARNHART The old reaable for fur niture repairing. upholsterlng; all kinds of cabinet and carpenter work l17 Gul- Una Street Phone 15s ll-23-
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16
Ca.I THAT is THE WAY 0dtlSlleu YOU FEEL AT HOME

DWtHOEE~W YOU FEEL AT HOME The same feeling prevails among the
 guests at
 kNlCi<ERRockER HOTEL
 steam Heat. Hot and cold running water in each room. Cath rooms on each floor Meals patfonized by Hot Springs most exclu- sive people. Located four blocks from depot, three blocks from U. s. Bath llouses
 Absolutely Modern Fire Proof
 American Plan. 22s PROSPECT AVE. PHONE tt Have coopere Aaent cheek your baggage
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16

8Pleassd, ryya T. k. Why not dee iighiedg gT
The Sentinel=record., 1912-04-16
COZY INN
- -.

t3t CHAPEL ST. PHONE no. A Modern Brick Building ifaif Block from Business Center.
 Two Blocks to Bath Houses. High Location Quiet, Hamelike Table supplied froW Ol R FARM Every tNne Fresh and Wholesome Take Bus to Hotel Fare Refunded RAT ES--Room and Beard 5000 per week
 and mp.
 Beware of Drummers at Depot
 R. A. WILLIAMS, Prop. Better known as Peg. formerly of Att lanto and Memphis as Railway Agent q urnished Cottage, Light Housekeeping. Those on diet auecially cared for Have coopers Agent check your baggage
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-01-15
NOT MUCH OF A PROBLEM
Observing Boy Had Sure Way Of De-
terminlng the Breed Of Chicken
Served for Dinner.

At a recent dinner In a suburban
district, where all the guests were
amateur chicken r%aisers, after a dis
cussiou Of the egg problem the CON
~versatlon turned to the best breed OF
hens. After the good points of Orp-
lngtons, Minorcas, Leghorns and 9TH
ers had all been brought forth the
host said:
We'll, the ultimate end of every
chicken is the pot, and you can't tell
the difference when It is on the table.
Let's see how many can tell what
kind of a hen we have just eaten"
All agreed 1t was a very good kind,
but there were many guesses as to the
breed. The only child at the table, a
twelve-year-old boy. was the one who
guessed correctly.
The host beamed on him and said:
Jimmie, how did you know 1t was a
Plymouth Rock?"
"Oh, that was easy" he replied. Il
found a feather in the gravy"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-01-15
SIMPLY REASON IT OUT
General Manager Could Form Only
One Conclusion From Appearance
OF the Applicant.

Poor girl" said the general man
ager as the young woman who had
just applied for a position as stenogra'
pher walked out Of his office.
What's her %trouble?' asked the sec
rotary.
IT'S too bad that a girl who is so
pretty-one who might be living In
luxury-is compelled to get out look
ing for work because she refused TO
listen to her parents. You heard her
say she was married. didn't you?"
Yes, but | didn't hear her mention
her parents"
Evidently you have not developed
much ability In the way of making de
auctions. Why would a girl with such
eyes, such hair. such a complexion,
such teeth. such a beautiful face and
such a figure as her have to 80 out
looking for work II she hadn't married
against her parents wishes?'
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-01-15
Up-to-Date Clauuer.

The theatrical claIuer has ever been
an institution in France, especially
Paris, where a chef de claque" en-
Joys a recognized status and receives
A comfortable income. 1t is a mistake
10 suppose that the only duty OF
slaquers is to applaud. A wellorgan'
led claque includes the art Of infec'
!ious laughter. These, called "chatouil-
Ieurs," attend the lighter forms OF
irama and laugh so heartily and
naturally that their neighbors join in,
ind leave the house convinced that the
Nay must be q most amusing one.
Then. too, there are the "pleureuses."
Who are paid to shake with sobs at the
light moment during melodrama.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-01-15
FACE FULL OF PIMPLES

Rufln, N. C.-"My face became full
Of pimples and blackheads, and
would itch, burn and smart. The skin
was rough and red. / was really
ashamed of my face. My arms and
back we're affected almost as badly.
The pimples would tester and there
would come a dry scab on top. The
trouble caused my face to be disfig-
ured badly and the itching would both
err me so | could not sleep well nights,
especially during warm weather.
The trouble lasted me three long
years without anything doing me any
good until q friend told me about Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment and then /
decided to try them. After the first
application / could see some improve
meat. After using Cuticura Soap and
Ointment two weeks | did not look
like the same person; most Of the
pimples had disappeared. At the end
OF four weeks / was completely
cured" (Signed) Miss Mamie Mitch
ell, Jan. 8, 1918.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston."-Adv.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-01-15
shanqhai and Salt Fish.

The city OF Shanghai imported last
year about 100000 yen worth Of salt
fish. The import of salt fish dates
three years back, and began with the
introduction OF salt salmon from Prim'
erskaya RUSSIAN littoral province)'
salt cod from Kwangtung leased terri
tory. and salt sardlnes from Nagasakl,
says the Manchurian Daily News. In
addition to salt cod. the leased terri
tory exported 5000 yen worth OF
swordhsh last year. This fish, which
owes its. name to its likeness to a
sword in shape as well as in It's glis.
tening, scaleless body, is found In
great abundance in these coast wa
tiers. The local quality is better suited
to the Chinese palate than imports
from Ningpo and ports on the North
China coasts. and has a promising fu'
ture on the Shanghai market. In fact
the Chinese are heavy consumers OF
this fish, the total annual import to
Shanghai reaching 100000 piculs.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-01-15
GEN.. VILLAS
BIG VICTORY
Gen. MerCadO Surrenders to
U. S. Army Officers.
SEVERE BLOW DEALT HUERTA
The Federals Forced To Yield Because
OF Lack OF Ammunitlon-Most
OF Federals On the
American Side.

Preside, Texas.-The Mexican fed
eral army, with its nine generals,
evacuated Ojlnaga, Mexico, after six
hours Of fighting. The triumphant
rebel forces under General Francisco
Villa Immediately occupied the town.
General Salvador Mercado, who was
Huerta's chief military commander,
crossed the river and surrendered to
Major McNamee, of the United States
Army.
1t was impossible for Major Nc
Nance to learn what had become OF
the ~federals, whether the bulk of them
had taken refuge on this side or
whether they scattered to points in
Mexico. The country about Ojinaga Is
mostly desert with little to sustain.
Later General Mercado sent over
seven wagon loads OF government
documents under the escort Of a
wounded lieutenant, who also brought
his personal effects.
The wagons were pulled out Of the
river and taken into the United States
Army camp.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-01-15
His Turn for the Feather.

Two motorists, having almost ruined
their tempers-and their tlres-in a
vain attempt to find a hotel with a
vacant bed, were at last forced to
make the best of a small inn.
Even then they had to share a bed
which was-and on this the landlord
laid great stress-a feather bed.
They turned in, and n of the pair
was soon fast asleep; the other was
not. He could not manage to dodge
the bumps and heard hour after hour
strike on the church clock until 3 a.
H., when he also struck.
He did this by violently shaking his
snoring friend.
whats the matter?" growled the
other. 1T can't be time to get up
YETI"
mo, IL isn't" retorted his friend,
continuing to shake him, but It's my
turn to sleep on the feather!"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-01-15
NEED NOT FEAR OCEAN PERIL
Men Bearing the Name Of Hugh VIII
llams Apparently Are Immune
From, Death b. Drowning.

Among many English seafaring men
there is a tradition that no mar blessed
with the name of Hugh Williams will
ever die at sea-a tradition based on
one OF the most remarkable series Of
condolences ever recorded In the logs
of those who go down to the sea In
ships.
The last and most remarkable IN
stance of this immunity of the Hugh
Williamses from death at sea occurred
in 1889, when a coal barge caught
In a storm In the North sea and went
down.
There we're nine men on board, and
all were lost except two. who were
uncle and nephew and each of whom
was named Hugh Williams. For years
afterward the relatives Of the fortu-
nate men held a yearly reunion to eel.
citrate the day Of deliverance from
what had seemed certain death.
But the superstition that no Hugh
williams can become N~eptune's vic