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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-02-02
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The stone silo when properly built
mas always given satisfaction.
Study and master at least one farm
problem during the leisure time this
winter
Get the habit of hauling manure to
the field every day as it is taken
from the barn.
Rubber hose must be hung in a dry
place If you expect 1t to last long
enough for you.
Give the asparagus bed an over
coat of manure before hard, freezing
weather comes on.
A few hours attention to the i'm
plements when storing saves days Of
work in the spring rush.
Potatoes for seed should be care
fully stored where the temperature
will be as low as possible without
freezing the potatoes.
Bees all safe for the winter? II
they are in the cellar, see that the
hives are raised from the floor. Re-
move the bottom board.
Hog millet is correctly known as
broom corn millet. 1t produces more
grain and slightly less forage to the
acre than common millet.
Don't allow grain or fodder to
waste after seasons labor has been
spent to produce 1t. Every stalk rep
represents money outlay.
A supply of rhubarb may be had
during the winter, IL few clumps are
taken up before the ground freezes
and put in boxes or on the cellar
floor.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-02-02
FARM TOOLS cHEAPLY MADE
BY Little Ingenuity. Many Useful and
Necessary Implements Can Be
ContrIved.
(By J. w. GRIFFIN.)

w We oAeAr AANsy
To make a good roller at the cost of
81 or So, take four old moving ma
chine wheels all of one size. Use the
axles of the machines for the roller
shafts.
Break off the Jugs on the rim of the
wheels. then have your blacksmith
drill &-inch holes four inches apart.
For the drum or roller slaves use 2x4-
inch scantlings cut to three-foot
lengths, bore %-inch holes in these
near each end to make the ends even
with the edge of the rim of the wheel.
Bolt these onto the wheel, using
washers under the heads of the bolts
and the nuts against the inside of the
rim of the wheel.
The piece of scantling should be
beyeled slightly, so as to fit closely
against the rim Of the wheel. Now We
are ready for the frame. which should
be of 4x4-inch stuff. Cut two pieces
which should he tx feet long. Two
inches from each end cut a 1x3-inch
mortise. In the center, of each Of
these pieces cut a 2x4-inch notch for
the tongue to rest in. Cut the end
pieces long enough to clear the rollers
when the frame is put together.
Cut lemons on each end of these
pieces to fit the mortises in front and
rear pieces of the frame.
Have the blacksmith make four cor
ner irons with four holes in each
3s-inch; pin corners securely, then
put corner irons on and tighten up
the bolts.
II you can find four old machine
bookings that will fit the roller shafts,
bolt to under sides of frame as shown
in cut; if not, make some out of hard
wood. The wooden boxings-lay two
pieces of 2x4-inch hard wood together,
clamp them and bore a hole about
1882 of an inch larger than the roller
shaft. Let the worm of the auger run
directly between them, so one-half OF
the hole will be in each piece.
Putting rollers and frame together
place the shaft in each roller and
make fast by means of set screw in
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-02-02
Good Homemade Roller.

the hub of each wheel; the shafts
should turn In the bookings, not the
wheels on the shafts.
Now place the frame over the roll
ers and adjust to proper position. that
is, have the space around the rollers
between them and the frame the same
distance at all places.
Raise the roller frame slightly and
slip In place the upper half Of each
boxing; let down frame on shaft, put
lower half of bookings In place, then
bore holes through the frame 2h
inches from the shaft, and bolt all
together with ss-inch bolts.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-02-02
Value Of Corn Crop.

The farmer makes the most money
who devotes his fields to the growing
OF crops to feed stock making use Of
all the raw products atfhome, there
by not only saving much of the cost
OF transportation, but also maintain
lrg the fertility Of the soil. Taking
everything into consideration, corn
will probably produce more food per
acre for domestic animals than any
other plant and there are but few
feeds which can be fed in a greater
variety of ways.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-02-02
New Business

Aid. Clark presented he bill of r. e. Brooks
for SO 90 for rent OF room for registration and
NeectiOn moved that the clerk be instructed to
raw an order on the CO ntingent fund In pay
n, ntof same. An objection being raised to The
payment OF same. the bill was neid over to the
next meeting.
Aid stranded reported that j. M. Goodell
claims to have been taxed Tor q sidewalk not
built In front OF his property on Corunna
avenue and on motion the subject was referred
to the special assessors.
City Attorney Pulver reported that the
Michigan. Central hatroau refuses to open
Henry street across their right OF way. Aid.
Washburn moved that tne City Attorney take
the necessary steps to have said street opened,
which prevailed. ayes Reineke, Mcdonald,
Clark. Suthn, Branlel, Palmer Conant Wash.
burn; nays none.
Aid, Palmer reported that j. Mccall paid
full price for sidewalk constructed wnere
there was a guaran teed Tar walk and moved
that the clerk be instructed to draw an orde r
In favor OF Mr.. Mccall for one half the cost of
The walk, W o., which prevailed, ayes Reineke,
Mcdonald, Clark, Suihn BRANDED, Palmer,
Conant Washburn; nays none
Aid Clark moved that the action Of the
Coun II on December 2lst ordering payment
Of f69S7 on Michigan avenue sewer contract be
reconsitered, which prevailed.
Aid Clark moved that bill for sl33i6 be
substituted for the bll for S5o.37 which pre-
vailed. Aid Clark moved that the clerk be
for Sl33 10, which prevailed. ayes Reineke,
Mcdonald. CLARK, Su fin, BRANDED. Palmer,
Conant. Washburn; nays none.
AID BRANDED reported that he has been in
formed that the Consumers Power Co. are
putting 40 G p. and SO c. p. lamps where the
the sui ject was referrel to the lighting COM
mittee.
Aid Palmer reported that the Grand Trunk
leaves cars across the side walk on Shiawassee
street and moved that the City Attorney be
instructed to Itify the company to have the
practice discontinued, which prevailed.
Aid BRANDED presented the following resolu.
ton which was on IN ,tion adopted. ayes Rein.
exc, Mcdonald, Clark, Suthn, BRANDED, Palmer,
Conant, Washourn; nays none:
Resolution No 4l7
Resolved by the Common Council OF the City
OF Owosso that the city advertise In Detroit
papers for bids for sewer on Shiawassee
street.
Aid. Conant reported that he has been ad
vised that the Owosso Sugar Company Is
causing decayed beets tn be placed on West
King and West Oliver streets and moved that
the subject be referred to the Board OF Health,
which prevailed.
Aid. Palmer reported that the water trough
on the corner or Stewart and Shiawassee
street is not run ing. Referred TO the Board
of Public Works.
AID Copant moved That Health Officer Ward
be authorized to attend the CONVEX ton OF
Health Oficers at Ann Arbor, the city to pay
railroad fare and hotel expenses, VIII CHI pre-
BRANDED. Palmer, Coaant. Washourn; nays
none.
On motion Council adj ,urned until February
18th, 1912.
O. L. SPRAGUE
Mayor.
ARTHUR II. DuMoND..
City Clerk.
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Aid. wsshburn presented the claims and ac-
counts as noted below and on motion same
were referred TO the committee on claims ana
accounts.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-02-02
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Council Room, City Of owosso.
January 10Th, 1919.

Council Room. City OF owosso.
January soth, 1919.
Regular meeting OF the Council. Mayor o.
L. Sprague presiding.
Aldermen present at roll call: Reineke
Conapt. washburn. Absent: Brown, Chavey
were approved as printed.
Petitions.
Aid. BRANDED presented the following petition
which was on motion referred TO the board OF
Petition NO. 22s
To the Honorable Mayor and Common Council
OF the City OF Owosso:
We the undersigned resident property
owners and taxpayers on South washington
street humbly petition your honorable body
TO cause sewer TO be built beginning at the
south side OF the G T. r r. tracks on South
Washington street, thence running south 70
connect with the sewer on Stewart street.
j. H BRANDED ard others.
Communication
The following communication was presened
and on motion received and filed:
Owosso, Jan. ~, 1912
To the Honorable Mayor and Common Council
Al q meeting OF the Board OF Health held
January oath, 1912. The following resolution
was adopted: Recommending tnat heatn
Oficer DIR. Ward attend the meeting OF the
state board OF health at Ann Arbor, Mich.
'''- Prank d. Collamer
t-f Secretary.
c. j. Mentally, p. b. H.
Presentation of Accounts
Aid. wsshburn presented the claims and &C.
counts as noted below and on motion same
were referred TO the committee on claims ana
accounts.
Reports from City Officers.
AID. BRANDED presented the report OF the
street commissioners for the two weeks ending
Jan. 9th and on motion same was received
and hfed. y
Aid. Reineke presented the following reports
which were on motion received ana ordereo
printed
Report of Owosso City Treasurer for Decem-
Der 1911.
Owosso,
Gentlemen:
Below is statement OF the receipts and dis
bursements of the City Treasures ONCE for
the month vf Dec. 1911 with detailed state
ment OF balances In various funds Jan. LIST,
1919.
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Total 1922 n
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR H. DUMOND.
City Clerk.
The following report was presented and on
motion received and filed:
Toe spr'nkling tax on corner of Oak and M ain
assessed to Titus should ue one benefit as We
are informed that Oak rect was not sprinkled
Warren Pi erpopt,
Special Assessor.
The Specal Assessments on Howard street
from watson to Michigan avenue should be
rebated as no sprinkling was DONE
Warren PierpOnt.
Special Assessor.
Aid. Clark moved that the clerk be instruct
I'd TO draw an order In favor OF e. Titus for one
sprinkng benefit and VIM. COpas for his entire
sprlnkling tax, on pi esentatfon OF tax receipts.
which prevailed. ayes Reineke. Mcdonald,
@ ark, Suthn, BRANDED. Palmer, Conant, Wash
burn; nays none.
Reports from Standing Com
mittsSs
Aid Clark presented the following report
which was on motion adopted ayes Reineke,
Mcdonald. Clark Sutfin, BRANDED, Palmer,
CoEant, Washburn; nays none:
January 2sth, 1919.
To the Honorable Mayor and Council:
Your committee to whom were referred the
several claims and accounts would respectful
IL report favorablv on the following and ask
the unanimous consent of this council that
said claim. be allowed and the City Clerk In
structed TO draw orders for the same.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-24
ny ALEXANDER ronw.np.

Hillsville. VA, April 23.-Both sides
agreeing. after long continued sparrine
between counsel, the cases against the
sin prisoners charged with the Carroll
courthouse murders OF March IA, were
TO day removed 10 WytheyilIe.
special term OF the Circuit Court
Of Wythe county was called By Judge
Staples for Tuesday. April 80, and the
l40 witnesses were recognized to an
pear on that day.
Neither side was quite sure lust
what 1t wanted when court met. The
legal situation was stated and restated
by Judge Staples. who finally. in view
OF the presence OF the six prisoners.
threw out everything that had been
done and started over again.
The motion for q change of venue
for Floyd Allen was allowed to stand.
the defense Withdrawing its objection
to the amended answer OF the Com
monwealth. Then the motion was re-
newed as TO all the prisoners. and
the prosecution indicated that IL would
not oppose leaving it to the court.
Judge Staples felt that under the cir
cumstances there was nothing left
save to grant the notion
Further proceedings were enlIvoned
by an effort by Judge y. p OgIcshv to
abatc the attachments filed against the
property Of Sidna Allen in the civil
suits for damages brought by the ad-
mnistrators OF the murdered men.
Judge OSlesbys rights as an attorney
in the case were challenged by John
:. Draper r., of Pulaski. I'VE de-
mand that Judge Oglesby produce
proof that he is representing sidna
Allen said Mr. Draper. Let hin,
produce his client in
that Judge Oglesby is his attorney.
Failing this, let Judge Oglesby say
that he has seen this man who is a
fugitive from justice. has conferred
with him and has been employed by
him. II he has done so. perhaps he is
an accompiicc after the fact Sidna
Allen practically confcsscs his guilt
OF the horrible crime of destroying
Il previous court by refusing 10 obey
tho summons Of this court
Replying.C Judge Oglesby said he
had been employed by Mrs. Allen as
a gent for her husband. Because man
is not at his home. he argued. does not
prove that he is fugitive
Judge Staples argued that Mrs. Allen
is not legal agent for her husband
and must prove her agency. lie declin-
ed to grant relief TO a man who re-
fuses to obey a summons from his
Couii AN oEucr was issued, on motion
of Mr.. Draper. directing the sale of
such property of Sidna Allen as may
he perishable.
The court room was crowded when
the adjourned session CT the special
term began this morning. The prose
cution had 100 witnesses and the de-
tense fifty. Some of these. however,
have been summoned by both Sides A
good many were released this after
Continued on Third Page.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-24
MEDIATION is PROBABLE
Chances of Engincers' Strike Incrcas-
1y Remote.

New York, April 23.-Mediation OF
tho differences between the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers and the
Eastern Railroads, which have threat
cned strike on fifty lines cast Of
Chicago and north OF the Potomac. ia
expected to result from the action Of
the conference committee of railway
managers to-day in agreeing to CON
fer win Charles =. Neil. United States
Labor Commissioner, and Judge Mar
tin J. Knapp. of the United States
Commerce Court, regarding the dis
putc
While tho answer of the railroads to
the letters of Messrs. Neill and Knapp
did not definitely accept mediation, the
opinion was expressed By the en-
gineers that In the end this would be
the result. Commissioner Eein In an
interviey given after he had received
the railroads answer also Indicate
that no considered that mediation was
intended. Tonight in all quarters the
opinion was expressed that the pos
sibility Of strike. which yesterday
appeared imminent, IL increasingly re-
mote.
on series OF conferences beginning
Tomorrow probably will depend either
the definite settlement OF the dispute
or the arrangement OF plan OF nrbi-
tration. Mr. Nell announced tonight
that lie Will confer with tho railroad
managers tomorrow. and II possible
will meet the engineers later IN the
day.
Judge Knapp. according 10 word
received from Washington tonight.
VIII leave that city Tomorrow TO take
part In the negotiations here.
The decision of the railway man
ayers TO confer with Messrs. Knapp
and Sell was reached after a confer
ence lasting practically All day The
presidents of several OF tho railways
Involved also were In conference here
to-day. and Il is understood that they
approved OF the letter sent TO the
government representatives,.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-24
Also prcpnrIug for Erin.

oyster Bay. y. V, April 23.--on his
return 10 oyster Bay to-~ay from his
weeks tour through the West and
South, Colonel Roosevelt began to
gather ammunition for his Massachu-
sets trip. which is LOOKED unon as one
OF the most Important OF the cam
paign. II said he had .een Washing
ton dispatches indicating that PresI-
dent Taft. in his speeches In Massa =
chusetts this week, would make some
emphatic statements iC replying TO
Colonel RoosAvelts recent criticisms
of ths Taft administration. The col.
onci addNi that the nature OF his own
speeches depended upon. what the
President said Colonel Roosevelt was
told that. according TO ativices from
Washington. thu PRESIDENT would read
letters written 20 him by the colonel
AS to taese. Colonel RooseHelt merely
said:
Il won't make any statement until
the letters come out"
Colonel Roosevelt will leave hers on
Friday for Massachusetts,.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-24
WOMAN APPEARS AS COUNSEL
Defends SON of Negro SIuve Who be
lonGed 10 Eriends of Her EnmIlr.

New YORK. April 23.-,Llss lucille
Fush became the first feminine chief
counsel ever seen in New York AT a
murder trial when she appeared IN
court to-day TO defend Leroy Pom
dexter. negro accused OF shooting
to death Thomas Brown. after a uuar-
rrlsome game of dice
Miss PuCh. who halls from North
Carolina, was assigned TO defend Poin-
dexter at the latter's request Poin-
deXtcr's father was a slave Of frienda
or her family
Miss Pugh showed the familiarity
with legal procedure of veteran
criminal lawyer. and won mods of APP
prevail from the spectators from the
manner in which she conducted exam
nations. BY chance the last talesmau
examined was Robert Lee. descend
ant of the Virginia Lees, whom she at
once accepted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-24
AMERICANS LEAVE MEXICO
Refugees Vigorous In Pronunciation Of
MnuerO Government.

NndcrO Government.
Galveston, Tex. April 23.-Stories OF
briSandage rampant, the numbering 81,
Americans. indignitics to American
women. the boycott OF American goods
in the state of Vera Cruz, Mexico,
were related IN detail tonight TO
Deputy Collector OF Customs ~ j.
Rosenihai by band Of refugees who
arrived to-day from Mexico aboard the
steamer Texas. The data secured by
Mr. Essential VIII be forwarded to
Washington
Madison II. Ish. q former attorney
OF Oma ma, Neb and at one time quar-
ternIaster in the United states Army
with the rank OF captain, acted a.
leader OF the Americans in their flight
TO the United states Mr.. Ish Will
proceed 10 Fort Crook to offer his ser
Vices 10 the army, he says.
The refugees arc vigorous in their
dcnunc!ation OF the Madero govern
ment. and assert that but little pre-
tense is being made TO pro-
t.et american lives and interests.
Upon leaving Vera Cruz. the party
fled claims aggregating $4,000 aga MS,
the Mexican government with Lew Is
w. haskell. American consul.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-24
GIRLS SEE FIST FIGHT
High School ClnSs Enters Courtroom
Just DefOrc Encounter.

Brooksville. Fla. April 25-Headed
b. the principal o. the Brooksvillc
High School. q class of girls, studying
civil government. walked into the
courtroom here this afternoon lust In
time to witness a fist fight between
States Attorney Davis and State SEN
ator Dayton, the latter defending Il
negro in the court
When spectators in the courtroom
is alleged to have ordered the crowd
back that the dignity of the court be
preserved. y few minutes before the
tight took place the grand jury had
returned its prcsentmcnts, felicitatinS
the county and state officials over the
prevalence of good order. The States
attorney, IT is alleged. became inccns-
cd at remarks made by Senator Day
ton in his argument.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-24
MINISTER'S RECEIVED
Taft Talks to Them OF Completion o.
Puuumu Canal.

Washington. April o3.-Presldont
iaft to-day received two new minis
tiers. w. y. +. Ekensrcn. from Sweden.
ana Senior Don FREDERICK Alfonso Pc
Get fiom Peru.
IN the course of exchange OF speeches
with the latter the President said in
part:
Your previous residence at Panama
mas at once suggested to your mind
the Importance In thi. respect Of the
great work accomplished there by tho
government and people OF tho United
states, which now approaches its sue
ccssful tcrmlna ton, and which must
Inevitably bring the United States and
feru. az wcll az the other republics
OF the west coast OF North and South
America, into Il relationship far closer
and more intimate than has ever pre-
viousfy existed
IL is the earnest wish OF this gov
eminent that this relationship may
result in mutual benefit to both ma
tons"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-24
Case Will Be Called Next Tues.
day Before Judge Staples.
Prisoners Plead mot Guilty"
to indictments Charging
Them With Murders Of
Court Officials.
rouble Predicted
Before Aliens Are
Taken to Wytheville
Detectives Frustrntc Whit They
Think liz Attempt 10 Give Aid
to PrlnOncrh

Think IL Attempt 10 Give Aid
to Prisoners.
BY ALEXANDER FORWARD.
IiillsviIic. Va. April :3.-Whnt
the detectives firmly believe was
series OF deliberate and well
PINNED attempts 10 give aid and
advice to the prisoners In the
county jail was made this after
noon and Tonight. 70 nil appear
anccs every such effort was COM
nlcteIy frustrated. 4 man nuIncd
wesley Smith. who appeared TO be
Intoxicated, hut whom the officers
believe 10 have been shummIny.
persis,cntiy sought 10 gain ndinis-
sion 10 the jail. lie WINS locked in
cell AWAY from the Aliens. Later.
when Detective II. ~. Jucns entered
10 see if Smith WIS sober enough
to- he released. the latter drew an
enormous knife from his rocket
md htnbbcd Lucns severely in the
right hand. The detective knocked
smith unconscious by n blow with
HIS fist.
Other trouble WINS experienced
from j. {. Strickland, who WINS mr.
rested on the day after the court
house murders. on 'bc charge OF
"ViHS M hcceshors. nut WIS soon
afterwards Released. With his
brother. David Strickland, the man
stood nbout the jniI md made what
the detectives regarded ns suspi-
ciouS md threatening movements,
Detective r.. c. rnyuc, who WIS In
command OF the guards, ordered
tho Stricklands 10 the main strcct.
and commanded them 10 Ienyc town
Mt ONCE. Attorneys Hnirston and
0Ricsby. who were close by, inter-
posed on behalf of the strickInnds
and inserted their rights to remain
on the street. Claiming that Payne
struck him, David Strickland Mt
tempted tn secure warrant for
the detectives arrest on the charge
OF assault. The matter wan brought
to the attention Of Judge staples.
who, after questioning Payne. in
srructed him TO keep the closest
possible watch on the jail and the
prisoners.
There arc many predictions to-
night of trouble before the Allen.
are tnkcn to Wythcville.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-24
Loss of State for Roose-
welt Conceded by
His Supporters.
PRESIDENT MAY
ATTACK COLONEL
During Trip to New England
He Is Expected to Break Long
=. Silence and to Resent Criti-
cisms of His Adlninistra- h.
ton by Former Chief
Executive.

Concord. y. H.. April ,j.-Nictory in
the Republican presidential primar ies
in New Hampshire was practically
conceded to Tart tonight by Roosevelt
leaders. including Governor Robert L.
Bass Returns received at the Rouse
volt headquarters from 80 of the 2e0
cities and towns gave raft $50 dele
gates and Roosevelt 23i, out of n to-
tai OF Sii III the State convention.
The Roosevelt leaders conceded the
First District to Taft, but claimed a
fighting chance in the Second District.
although admitting incomplete re-
turns showed u Taft lead there.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-24
MAYOR is INDICTED
He Is Charged With AssaultipE News
paper Editor

Rock Island, III, April o3.-An in
dictment was returned TO-DAY against
Mayor II. NJ. Schriver. charging as
sauli on John I-ooney, publisher OF the
Rock Island News.
schriver bcat Loonoy in police head
quarters after Looney had been ar
r.steI for publication OF an attack
upon the Mayor. The incident played
a part in the agitation that preceded
the riotinG here.
Other indictments returned to-day
were against Loonev on a charge OF
libelins Schrivsr against eighteen per-
sons !or renting property for Illegal
purposes and against six police off,
GERS tor alleged failure TO perform
their duty the night OF the riot.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-24
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