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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-24
SOLID MATTER A FICTIoN7
Scientists Now Declare That What
Seems 50 Is Ii Reality Only
Motion.

Science ia knocking the materialists
end for end, as the boys say. 1t is
absolutely proven that there is no
such thing as solid, substantive mat.
ter. It is only motion. This stone,
this table, this hammer Is only mo.
ton. Some new-fangled idiotic idea,
Ell? Well, 1t Is known that matter is
composed Of atoms. For long time
the atom was thought to be the final
analysis of matter.
But such is not the case A few
years ago radium was discovered, and
that has broken the atom into small
bits, 1000 times smaller than the
hydrogen atom, the smallest. of all.
These particles Of the atom are called
electrons, and now 1t has been found
that these electrons are mere points
of electrical energy These electrons,
says a magazine article, ARE entirely
free from anything that can be prop.
,erly called matter"
Triliions and .trilfions Of these cleo.
irons make up this Sieoe of iron, and
they are always in motion. . fiittins
about at the rate Of $4,000 miles a sec.
ond. Now you know there h lie out
boy can Q man calculate tho speed
Of an Invisible motion inside of an IN
visible atom2 Oh. dear reader, you
havelno idea how big and deep this
world IL, or how. powerful u human
genius is, or how small q space you
occupy in the world.--Ohio State Jour
1a1.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-24
Innovation Not Popular.

A New York clergyman was request
ed by a member Of his congregation
to ask the women to remove their
hats in church. He said that he be-
heved In the propriety OF such a re-
quest, but wishing to avoid unpleas-
antness similar to that which followed
a like demand on the part or Rev. DIR.
Grass OF st. Paul, he would try to as
certain the sentiment OF the women
on the subject. After few days he
told the woman who had suggested
the no hat order that he had made a
superficial canvass and added: You
remove your hat at service next Sun
day and see how many women will
follow the good example" In telling
the story the woman said: II was the
only one. Now wear my hat to avoid
being conspicuous"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-24
WHEN SPAIN GAVE UP cOsa
Drama That Began With Columbus
Ended In Sorrow Aftsr the
American War.

Arriving In Havana on the after
noon Of December 81, 1898, the day
before Spain surrendered the island.
i presented to Major General Ludlow
letter of Introduction from the son
of one OF his close friends, and asked
for pass which would enable Mrs.
Thayer and myself to see the next
days ceremonies at the palace. The
pass was presently forthcoming.
1t was five minutes to twelve next
day. AT that instant rose the solemn
strains OF the Spanish anthem. Az II
ceased there was a moments silence.
Then up through the easements came
the Star Spangled Banner" and the
procession, which had formed below,
wound its way through the great por-
tai and up into the room where we
were. Major General Brooke and the
officers under his command, their
dress uniforms and yellow sashes a
bright note of color, entered first;
then came the swarthy Cuban leaders,
their uniforms less splendid, but their
dignity beyond question; and last of
all, General Castellanos and his staff.
The scene was too painful to pro-
long. A moment of formalities and 1t
was over, and the defeated said fare
we'll. 1t was an ordeal for man of
Castellanos' temperament. Tears came
to his eyes.
II have been in many battles" he
faltered, many trying situations, but
never in position like this" Then.
as we. watched. the little handful Of
Spanish troops. headed only by fife
and drum, set their faces toward
Spain. The drama which began with
Columbus was finished -John Adams
Thayer, "Out of the Rut."
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-24
for
the Party

ooh. say, mother, I don't want 'em
manicured." protested the boy who
was going to party. Shiny, nails
are awful sissy. Why, Bills never
had his nails polished, and he said to
me just yesterday that he'd never
heard Of anybody having to take a
bath every day except me. I've asked
every boy in this block and there
amt single fellow who has to take
bath nore'n once a week. Now I've.
got to take an extra one this after
noon on account of Maybelle's party!
Gee! don't want to go to her old
baby doll party.
"Say, mother, have I got to gor
Well, I think it's mean having parties
on Saturday. I wish I was lame, 30
couldn't dance. and then no girl
would want me to her party. ! don't
see why the girls are always having
parties.
you say you're going to give me
one to return all this hospertalftyi
Oh. say. mother. please don't. I don't
see what I've done that you're going
to give me a party II you only won't
do It I'll be more careful about my
English and I'll clean my nails and
scrub my teeth every morning with
out your reminding me. will, hon
est. Why, II Bill knew I was going
to have a party he'd guy me terrible.
There's no use training me up for
society, cause I'm going to be gold
miner. Bill knows about a mine out
in Nome or Nevada that's awful rich.
There's old nuggets as big as foot
falls and he and mel mean and
him-are going out there as soon as
we're 16. There was one fellow who
went out when he was only Is going
on is, and now he's a millionaire.
"Well, anyway, il do have to go to
college first before I'm miner. I'll
be athlete. No society for me, moth
ar, so don't see why can't cut out
parties and dancing school.
"That brown stuff on my hands? Oh,
that's the mahogany stain Bill and me
are going to put on my model aero
plane. / was Just trying it. Amt 1t a
swell color? OF course, 1t won't come
of easy or It wouldn't. be any good,
Bill was coming over this afternoon
to work on the aeroplane. He'll be
awful sore when he finds out that you
made me go to a party. Bill hasn't
got any mother. She died when he
was kid few days old. OF course.
It was an awful sad loss to Bill. but
he is real brave about 1t. He says his
father wouldn't know II he didn't take
q bath for q month. His father be-
lieves In letting Bill grow up indepen!
dent and develop his own character,
that's what he says. Oh, yes, Bill
takes a. bath real often. didn't say
he didn't.
"Oh, say, mother. do have TO wear
them silk stockings and pumps? I
hope Bill won't be anywhere around
when I start to the party. don't
care II Aunt Julia did give EN- to me.
I'd rather she'd given me some
ieggings or a pair of ice skates. I've
got to go to see Aunt Julia next Sat
urday! Say, mother, It's awful mean
the way my Saturdays 90. Bill and
mel mean I and Bill-ain't that
right! Well, then, us--we was going
to hnish the aeroplane and make an
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-24
Economy In Epitaphs.

Economy In Epitaphs.
In a certain town of Nebraska livef
a man who has been so unfortunate
as to lose three wives, who were bur
led side by side. For long time the
economical Nebraskan deliberated as
to whether he should erect separate
headstone for each, concentrating
her virtues, but the expense deferred
him. Finally happy solution Of the
difficulty presented itself.
He had the Christian name Of each
engraved on q small stone-"Mary,"
Elizabeth" "Matilda"-a hand cut on
each stone pointing to large stone In
the center Of the lot, and under each
hand the words: .'-rs t.>h --,
'.For epitaph see large ne."-LAp-
pincotts.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-24

"Paid the taxes on your house and
lot YETI"
"Yes, and there's a mistake OF sew
eral dollars In the amount"
"Why don't you make a kick about
it?"
Kick! Huh! The mistake is In
my favor"
"How do you know there's mis-
take?'
Because this is the first time in
six years that the tax hasn't been in
creased"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-24
Sparrow Stole q Plume.

While standing on the corner OF Fif-
teenth street and New York avenue
yesterday afternoon q we'll dressed
young woman had a small plume torn
from her hat by the strong wind. The
plume, which was light green. landed
in the gutter ten feet away. ~
Several men offered their services
to recover the plume. when sparrow,
seeing the fluffy feather, and realizing
its comfort II gotten safely to his nest.
snatched 1t in his mouth and Jew. to
the top Of the Riggs Bank building
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-24
Most Effective Way.

"I certainly am sincerely indebted
to you for winning my case"
"By no means. / represented your
opponent"
"Just so."-Fflegende Blaetter.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-24

Success in Consistency.
The secrecy of success is constancy
to unprecedented.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-24
The Result,

The Result.
did the plumber I sent you do
your work?"
"No; he did me-"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-24

otner modei al ny ourselves, anu now
II I've got to go to Aunt Julia's I don't
know when I'll have time for any
thing.
"No. I haven't written to grandpa
yet or course not. With all them
parties and calls on Aunt Julia I don't
have q minute to write letters. I
guess II grandpa knew how my time
was spoilt he wouldn't expect me to
write to thank him for that jackknife.
Bill says it's pretty good knife and
he's going to get man he knows to
sharpen II for me. The man used to
be his fathers hired man when they
kept horse. before Bill was born, and
he's such an old friend of the family
that he'll do It for nothing. So even
IL you don't think Bill is good com
panion for me, you can see what a
valuable friend he is.
"Oh. say, mother, I hate that sissy
tie! Can't I wear my old dark blue
one? No. amt chewing gum. just
happened to have little In my mouth,
but wasn't chewing It. never chez
1t since you told me not to the last
time. But I've got a little on hand
that ! thought I ought to nseNup, so
I just put it in my mouth once in
while.
'Lemme comb my hair myself,
mother. can part It straight. Say,
did YOU hear that? That's Bills
whistle. Lemme go to the window
and holler down that It's all off with
the aeroplane work today, for I've got
to go to party.
"Say, mother, what do you think?
Bills all dolled up in lot of new
clothes and he's going to Maybelle's
party himself. Wouldn't that freeze
you?"-Chicago Daily News.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-12

1t WAS ~Gladd"ninc to see the old
sportsman come out in my ~rejuvenat.
ed friend. Suddenly awakening to
tho fact that h" Was being "habied."
as n" called it. and feeling his old
strength coming hack, he ran a So
ricus danger of overriding the matter
Of CARRYING heavy packs, ending up
with q valiant portage of A canoe over
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-12
Lure of the Northern Lake REGIONS

which prevails throughout. as where a
white enameled chair has a few touch
es of blue here and there. There are
several combinations of wicker with
some staple wood, such as ash. . The
framework is all of wood and the
wicker furnishes the panels and per-
haps also the chair arms. the whole
being stained in the same delicate
metallic blue or rustic brown or cop
per green. or the wood is sometimes
thus stained and the wicker left in it's
natural color.
For its upholstery and cushions
wicker furniture just at present relies
exclusively upon cretonne for
summer use. Denim is occasionally
allowed. but its tendency to fade
makes 1t undesirable for service in any
place where the sun can get at it Oft
en- or for long at a time. CretonneS
are to be had with decorations to con-
form to the decorative detail of II
period of furniture making, and thus
a wicker chair. although really an an
achronism, is an Old English or an
American colonial Don can he made
to conform in spirit to any period fur
nishings by the proper selection of its
cushions.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-12
Wicker Furniture Is AGAIN In
Season. win Be Popular
Sea Grass Added {" Rattan. Reed and Whlow-Hints to Purchasers
Many Novelties May Be Made by Persons Wishin. IL Make Their
Resort Homes tho Contest Places It the Lake.

Tho season for wicker furniture is
again here. Known a few years ago
mainly as an i imported novelty,
wicker furniture has now become Il
staple American product. made in an
endless variety of forms and adapt
ablefor Use in practically every decor
alive style.
There is much confusion of terms in
~thevorabulary used To describe wicker
furniture. Wicker is. or should he. the
general term for all except the prai-
rie grass or tiber varieties. Broadly
speaking. all furniture constructed by
the weaving together of round or split
strips OF wood is wicker furniture.
Reed and rattan have the same origin.
says the New York SUN. They are of
the same wood, and the only differ
enre is that the rattan is the wood
With it's bark. while the reed has the
bark removed.
The process of removing the bark
is a simple one. accomplished quickly
by machinery. so that there is prac-
tically no difference in price between
reed and rattan. The bark is not por-
Gus n Will not absorb staining liquids
and the rattan is therefore seen only
IN the natural tone of the wood. The
reed is deprived of its bark in order
that thesoft. porous surface beneath
may be colored or stained. The glossy
look Of the rattan is natural and not
the result of vanishing.
The reed is decorated or colored
either With enamcls or With thin,
liquid stains. Enamel is used usually
for tho more delicate shades. like light
blue and lavender. and for the white
ware. while the deeper colors and
neutral tones. including the c
browns. grays n dark blues. are pro-
dured by staining. When stained dead
black reed is referred To as boswood.
Reed and willow are alike in that
the bark has been removed and i'm
that they car he stained or colored.
years aso gliding WAS an ac-
reptable form of decorating reed and
willow. but il has now passed out of
pnhli" favor. along with the old style
of winding the reeds into all kinds of
Spirals and curves. The bark that has
been removed from rattan to make it
into reed is sometimes wound over the
framework and legs of the rattan
pieces or woven into seats. and split
reed in broad strips is Frequently used
for chair backs and other broad sur
facea.
The furniture of prairie grass and
other vegetable fiherS is easily distin-
from the reed and rattan va
Strictly speaking it is not
wicker at all. The grass is closely
worked into long strands and then
woven into form over a wooden frame
work. 1t has a softer look than the
reeds and is commonly seer only in
two colors. designated as nature green
and baronial brown. IT is firm in tex
ture but light in weight and adaptable
tn use in many forms.
In the retail stores the reed and will
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-12

low wares are to he found in the
white with no staining, or enameled or
stained in colors. The manufacturers
who sell at retail carry most of their
stock in the natural color and most
of them charge extra for staining or
enameling. but some do not. The pur-
chaser may buy the furniture in its
or enamnlins, but little money is saved
by this plan. and besides 1t is no easy
matter to apply the coloring matter
evenly and thoroughly. The touching
up or RESTRAINING of an old piece Of
furniture is an easier matter. and the
furniture people sell the preparations
with which it can be done.
An old piece which was originally
treated with varnish or shellac will in
curse of time become dirty. n for it
there is no hope. A new coat of ar
nish will not cover up the dirt. and
stain or enamel cannot be applied with
success over an old coat of varnish.
The obvious conclusion is that a piece
of Vanished reed furniture is not a
practica lthins to buy in the first
place.
There are several novelties that be-
long to non of the classes already
mentioned. but should be considered
with them. One of the most interest
ing of these is the Chinese sea grass
furniture. made in the Orient. The
sea grass looks much like ordinary
hammock rope when prepared for
furniture making. The popularity of
the fiber is its craving for moisture.
twill 500 deteriorate if used in A dry
climate or indoors where there is ar
tificial heat, and to keep it in good
condition when used in such places it
should he occasionally moistened. if
not actually subjected to a shower
bath. 1t is right in irs element either
inside or ON the porches of seaside
cottages, where it can breathe in the
its natural state. 1t is soft and pliable
when not o dry and requires no
cushions or upholstery and is always
sold in its natural light brownish
color, since it does lot take kindly |
to artificial colorins preparations.
Another imported species of rattan
comes from Japan. Some specimens
are closely woven with a smooth, care
fully finished appearance, and others
with less weaving and more open
in the framework. and fiat sur
faces are a trife rougher or more rus
tic in appearance. The natural colors
are unrelieved, except for a few
darker strands which provide decor
ative borders in some of the chair
backs and seats.
While the chief charm of all wicker
furniture is contributed by the natural
grace of the outlines and the attrac-
tive qualities of the wood or fiber,
there are occasional methods Of
adjoining it that meet with the APP
prevail of interior decorators. There
are varieties in which Il few strands
arc of a color different from that
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-12

Those who like mission furniture
adhere to oak as the one wood x
pressive of their theories, but they
have been unable to resist wicker and
are now employing it for some of their
distinctive creations. Wicker makes
no effort to conceal its structural
members, but on the contrary has an
effective manner of employing them
as conspicuous parts of the design. 1t
is this characteristic that recommends
it to the craftsmen of the mission
school.
Wicker is at its best in its chairs
and tables. both of which are in great
variety. 1t must be said that some of
the chairs are not as practical as they
are decorative. In some the seats are
so long that in order to be used with
comfort they have to he converted in
to reclining chairs with the assistance
of foot rests. Others rest on founda-
tions shaped like hour gases. with
large round bases resting on the floor
and affording constant possibilities for
annoying conflict.
There are few articles of furniture
that have not been attempted in wick
CONTINUED on page 81
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-12
Getaway From the Desk and
Take Canoe Trip Prescription

1t Will Rciu>enia,c the Ragged Nerves and 'tcn"vatc the Entire Body.
Rcrla.in. iNthergN With Vitality and Giving tho Tartahcr Il Bright.
CT Ouuonk % Life.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-12

Continued on page 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-14

and the president OF the Council TO call
meeting OF their resrectivo Bodies
TO take the necessary action 70 abatc
nuisance which has developed in the
river caused BY Il broken sewer.
\ bohemian patient W the Peters
burg Hospital is canvaloscius from j
case of genuine typhus fever. Tho dis.
case At hrst puzzled physicians and
doctors from Richmond were called In
consultations IT was finally diagnosed
as typhns fever
The Episcopal churches of this city
with the approval OF the Ladies Me-
mortal Association. have ARRANGED 10
hold divine SERVES In historic OLD
Blanford Church Sunday evening at c
o'clock, in which all the Eplscopal
clergy Will take part.
The Rev. George L. Booker D. u.
pastor or Washington street VI Y.
Church, Will deliver Z special sermon
'e-mosTow evening on The subject:
Docs Hull Exist"
Hamilton Rogers. an attorney. OF
New York. = IN tho ci,y visiting his
Parents. Colonel and Mr.. Asa Rogers
The Rev. T. G. Ribb.e Is spending
the summer al Markham. and tho Rev
!. c. scott D. D. is spending his vaca-
ton - Madison Run.
The MANAGEMENT of the Petersburg
club has Closed deal whreby Black
stone. an outaalGor. has been puruhas
co from the Grccnvlle. ;. C.. CLUB OF
the Carolina Association. He is high-
~ recommended as player and halter
lie Is expected here tomorrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-14

that church FOR hf,ecn years. The
body Will be brought 10 Petersburg
FOR burial, ana the funeral VIII TAKE
place tomorrow. Deceased. was about
seventy-tour years old. ana Is sar-
vived by TWO sons-Robert W. ana
William 5. Whitchorno. OF Norfolk
and = slster--Mra. Henrietta Marks. OF
this city He scrvul during the war
IN iho Twelfth Virginia infantry. Ma
homes brigade.
United st"ssS Engineers to Meet Here.
Mayor Cameron has received let
ter from Colonel Mason VI. patrick.
United states Corps OF Engineers.
Norfolk. stating that the Board Of
Engineers OF Rivers ana Harbors is
DESTROYS Of holding public meeting
In petersburg ~ 2.l5 T. N on July
%. al which II VIII &c glad to hear
from all persons who arc interested
in the Improvement of the Appolnat-
toX River and the rcoui.aing Of the
division dam II is loQUested taat
publicity be given the meeting. so as
10 have as large attendance OF citi-
zens as possible. The mayor VIII have
all arranremcnts made Tor the meet
ing and Viii entertain the visitors.
General News Notes.
Mayor Cameron hus requested III.
president Of the Boart Of Aldermen
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-14
South Richmond Bureau.
The Times-Dispatch.
go, tu,,lI Sfr..r
phone Madison l75.

Phone Madison 20.
Andrew jackson Montague. candi-
date Tor Congress from the Third Dis
trlct, VIII address the Soutnsidc voters
Friday night III an opcn-aIr meeting
IN Washington square under Inc au-
spices OF tho local Montague Cup.
band has been engaged. and VIII lur-
n-sh music 10 cnlivcn up the occasion.
With the conversational campaign IN
fun swing and Administrative Board
candidates circulating around snaklhS
hands the interest in politics Is at a
fever heat Baseball talk on the street
corners has given away to predictions
OF this candidates defeat. and TINS
candidates election. In the congress
sional fight both candidates have pow
crful friends. and Il vigorous effort Is
being made to carry the Southside.
Grand Jury To-Morro".
The July term of the Hastings court.
Part 2 VIII convene tomorrow morn
ing at u o'clock 4 grand jury has
been summoned. and one presentment.
that of Ira Davis will be taken up.
Davis Is charged with enticing MISS
Mary Tallcy away from the nome
OF her father. washington Talley. OF
Church I'M. His case was sent on
from Police Court Part 2. He Is rep
resented by Attorney Charles T. Nor
ris and the Commonwealth Will be
represented by Attorney Wills c. Pull
liam. who conducted the prosecution
In the lower court.
sewer Work progressing.
Progress on the trunk sewer con
tinues good Notwithstanding the fact
that solid rock has greatly handicap.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-14
IHUND { R En- HAS
NARROW ESCAP {

Especial Gable to The Times Dispaton)
Davenport Engl4nd. July lS.--Start-
ling testimony was brought out to-day
during the hearing by court OF IN
Qu!ry here OF details OF an accident
which nearly resulted disastroGS.y H.
the loss OF EMEl4nd's newest Dread
noUght, the IaLnderer IN Inc Dc, on
porl 0Ocky4rl.
The rhlnGe.or. it appears was TAX
ms on ITS FIRST supply Of ammunition.
waen Avu-!oOt lyd!tte shell. fu!ly
p!mcd, slipped irOm It's sling JUST as
the crane waa awinSing over the mag
a@!"e ao!a. ana only missed tumol!ng
into a pile % similar project.les by
st.ikinS a Ladder. down wn!ca is SID
i.Almless!y.
Ec.pegts assured the Investigators
tA-,. had there had been an cXplo-
sion mol only would the TAundcrer
aad ali on board certainly have beel
Annin!!Alcd, bat that most OF the dock
yard -lSo probably would have ocen
clown 10 pieces