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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-31

Ping Bodfe, the white sox outfielder,
has permitted q California brewing
company to use his picture in connec-
ton with an OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Life. And we know of gentlemen who
have loaned their noses for this laud-
able purpose.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-31
FAST CLOSE GAME
Wahpeton Noses Out a Single Point
Victory Over Valley City
NormaIites.

Valley City, N. d.. Jan. S1.-With
only m point behind their opponents
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-31

Use n and the opposite Page AS Reference Directory The Firms Are An Home Compan
Manufacturers ainMhtng Branches Fmgo Boost For MO and North Dakota
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-31

The American association plans to
open its season the same day as the
majors, April ii. President Chiving-
ton has drafted the schedule and ex-
poets to have it adopted. Three trips
instead of -four will be made this sea-
son. the games footing up to 1853 again.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-31

or the eco players who were in the
American league during the season Of
l901-the year that the American
league made its peace with the Ma
tional--only three are actively engaged
in the majors now. These are Nap La
joie Of Cleveland, Eddie Plank OF the
athletics and Billy Sullivan OF the
white soz. It's q great trio, too.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-31

Fargo is one of the few cities of the
country that has been asked to send
from the public schools a piece OF
work for the exhibit of the Western
Manual Training association in Gin
cinnati.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-31

The club is working hard to secure
the Glidden tour, the greatest even
of the automobile association of the
year, to have Fargo as a night control
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-31

The auditorium committee are busy
and will soon be able to report results.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-13

A new serial novel by Frances Hodg.
son Burnett will be one of the leading
features of The Century for 1918. The
story has to do with New York news.
boy who, just as he sttains the proud
position of Harlem society reporter"
for great newspaper and is learning
how to find out what is going on in
society through the confectionery shops
and the florists, is informed that he is
heir to great English estate. The
scene is then changed to England and
introduces an aged duke who adds zest
and complication to the story. And Of
course there is girl lin it. Mrs. Bur-
nett is here engaged In covering her
familiar international ground-she be-.
ing prominently the international
she has found new paths
in each country. and all who have read
THE Shuttle" and Little Lord Faunt.
leroy" will follow her new story with
keen interest. Writers of short fiction
whose best work will be found in The
Century during the coming year In.
clude among many, Owen johnson.
Eden Phillpotts, Ruth McEnery Stuart
and Ellis Parker Butler.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-13
AFTER PASSING YEARS
Ovosso Testimony Remains IN
shaken.

Time Is the best test Of truth. Here
il an Owoss0 story that has stood the
sest Of time. 1t Is story with point
which will come straight home to many
of ub
Mrs. M. Hesse, 1923 w. Stewart St.,
o wusso, Mich says: "Doan's Kidney
Pills have done me world of good and
therefore recommend them My kid
noys troubled me for several years.
had dull pain across my kidneys aud
was subject to attacks of bsckache
Tho kidney secretions were unnatural
and caused me annoyance Hearing so
s1Hph said In praise of Doan's Kidney
PI4s. decided to try them and pro.
cured a box ut the Hoffman Bros drug
store. They helped me greatly, re-
moving the backache and dull pains
across my kidneys and making me feel
better in every way"
The above statement was given March
u 1909, and when Mrs. Hesse was in
saxviewed on September 49, 1911, she
aid II have not had symptom of
Kidney trouble since Doan's Kidney
Piljs cured me two years ago. l will
ingIy confirm my former public state
sA6nt."
Eor sale by all dealers Price so cents
POSTER Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
,ol6 agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan -and
take no other. Advertisement.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-13
Adelphia Hive Omcers

Adelphia Hive. No. 81. l.. o. T. M
A., elected the following officers Fri
day evening:
Past commander-MaryT Titus.
Commander-Eva Kinney.
Lieut.. Com. Mary Wooster.
Finance Keeper-Grace Cole.
Chaplain--Cora Hunt.
Sergeant---May Crane.
Mistress-at-Arms--Kittie Hemen-
vay
Sentinel-Mary Robertson.
Picket-Ella Lovett.
Pianist-Minnie Buckley.
The hive expects to initiate a class
Of IS candidates in the new armory
1 on next Wednesday, The initiation
twill be public. and members from
hives in other parts of the county are
expected to be present for the occa-
sion.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-13
X. O. 4. VI. NJ. Officers.

The members of Wilson tent No.
16s. X. O. #. M. M. met at the hall
Monday evening and elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year.
Commander-Charles Herber.
Lieut.. Com.--Warren Turner.
Record Keeper. c. Harmon.
Finance keeper-Frank Turner.
Chaplain-Joseph Brown.
Physician-Dr. j. ID. Crum.
Sergeant-Elmer Shuts.
Master-at-arms-Le Turner.
First Master of Guards-P. Lovett
Seuond Master of Guards-Chas.
Thorn
Sentinel-Raymond Bailey,
Picket-Milton Rowe.
Captain OF the Degree Team-Eu-
gene May.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-13
Order Of Publication.

State OF Michigan. The Probate Court for
the County OF Shiawassee.
Alta session OF the Probate Court for said
County held ut the Probate ONCE. In the Uity of
Corunna, on Monday the 18th day OF November
In tho year one thousand nine hundred and
twelve.
Present. Matthew Bush: Judge OF Probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF Frederick Baese
deceased.
On reading and fling the petition OF Frank
ID. Day as executor, praying for license TO sell
real estate.
IL is ordered that the ssrd day of December
next, at ten o clock In the forenoon. at said
Probate once be assigned for hearing said
petition. rrlft4
And IL Is further ordered, that copy of this
order be published three successive weeks
previous 70 said day Of hearing In THE Owosso
TIMES. a newspaper printed and circulating IN
said County OF Shiawassee. IN
MATHEW BUSH,
BIZ rLoREscr LINDSEY, Judge Of Probate.
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-13
RYE IN WISCONSIN.
Rye a General Crop and Can Be-
Grown on a Wide Variety Of Soils.

National Crop Improvement Service.l
1--WE have two pedigreed varieties
of rye which l think are the best
strains in the United States today.
One party after testing the pedigree
rye agreed to take all the rye Wiscon-
sin could produce of this strain at an
advanced price. We will have large
quantity Of It grown this year 30 we
will be in position to supply this pedi-
gree seed rye in large and small guam
titles about August 1st," said R. A..
Moore, agronomist, Wisconsin Expert
ment Station. "The rye should be
sown the last week in August or first
week in September in order to do its
very best. Rye does well on soils
that are too light to grow wheat, oats
and barley.
Rye Fine Cover Crop.
Frye is a general crop and can be
grown on a wide variation OF soils.
It can be grown to advantage on low
mucky soils, clay, sand or prairie soils.
1t makes an exceedingly fine cover
crop and affords good pasture for
stock in the late fall and during the
winter and early spring. II can be
pastured heavily without much detri.
ment to the crop. AS soon as the
stock is taken off the rye comes on ex-
ceedingly well.
I'VE hope to get rye disseminated
extensively throughout our state and
another year we want to be able to
IN a IA.
whole rye acreage Of the United
States, providing the farmers desire
to do So"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-13
The Meanest Man in Town

Is the one who is always cross, dis
agreeable, short and sharp in his an
swers In nine cases out of ten it is
not the poor fellows fault. his liver
and digestion are out Of order and he
feels miserable, Are you getting into
that condition. Then start at once TAX.
ing DIR HERRICK'S SUGAR COAT
ED PILLS for your liver. They will
clean you out, yitalize your blood and
put Your digestion in good order. Price
% cts per box. Sold by j. G. johnson.
Sprague e. Co., Collins Drug Co. Ad
vertisement.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-13
WOMAN CONFEssEs MURDER
Says She Killed Husband in seIf-De
Tense in DanvilIe, ~.

Danville, ILL.,, Dec. 10.-Mrs. Charles
Smith confessed the murder of her
husband, found in his home with
three bullet wounds and with his
throat cut. She said he attacked
her with revolver and a knife, but
that she wrenched both weapons from
him and used them in self-defense.
Smith had a penitentiary record OF
nine years in Tennessee for murder.
Mrs. Smith, the police say, served .
term in Michigan City for the rob
berry Of the Cohen store. indianapolis.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-13
Death of orrie Angus

Orie Angus, the young man who,
some time ago, sued the Ann Arbor
rsiIrpad company for damages for al
legged permanent injury TO his health
from inhahng the fumes of paint he
was compelled to use, died Sunday
,sSSning at. $3.50 at the home of his
father, Edward Angus, Caledonia
,owuship. Chronic Bright's disease
was responsible for his death. The
funeral was held on Wednesday af-
ternoon at 2 o'clock at the home,
Res. Carlos II. Hanks officiating. In
Eermentin Pine Tree cemetery.
Angus. who was % years old at
ehe time OF his death, was employed
for some time as a painter in the
soGa: shops of the Ann Arbor. He
brought suit in the circuit court. al
leging that the fumes from the paint
he used in his work had caused his
aody to swell to twice its normal
~iEe. and to have permanently injur-
"a his heaIth. After long and
father bitter trial, the jury brought
N verdict of no cause for action,
md Judge Miner refused to grant
motion for a. new trial. Angus did not
appeal the case to the supreme court.
Surviving are his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Angus, two brothers,
Herbert and Lawrence Angus; two
sisters, Miss Stella Angus and Mrs.
Hattie Potter: two hali-brothers,
William Angus of Corunna and Geo.
angus OF Owosso; q half-sister Mrs.
r. banks OF Corunna, and his grand
slotner, Mrs. G.. Thomas Of Owosso.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-13
North owosso Farmers Club.

The last meeting of the North
Owosso Farmers club was held Fri.
day, Nov. 20, at "Cloverdale," the
pleasant farm home of Mr.. and Mrs
F. w. Galloway.
After bountiful dinner was served
and social time enjoyed, the meet
ing was opened with song by the
club and prayer by w. j. Willoughby
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mcconnell we're
elected delegates to the Michigan
State association of farmers clubs,
which was held in Lansing last week.
After the business session the fol-
lowing questions were discussed:
How to Entertain Boys and Girls?
Mrs. G. ID. Spaulding believes that
they should be taught to amuse them
selves with playthings. Some of the
members believed in buying good
books, while others thought that the
children should have the freedom of
the fields and rivers.
Can two Persons Working To-
gether accomplish More Than Each
Alone?" Mrs. Stewart thought that
two persons could exchange work to
good advantage ut some kinds Of
work, but she preferred to work
alone most of the time.
Mrs. Mcconnell said that two per-
sons could work together to good ad-
vantage If they work in harmony but
1t not, they only hinder each other.
Miss Fern Schultz gave Thanks
giving recitation which was enjoyed
by all.
''To What Extent can Painted and
Papered Walls be Cleaned?" Some
of the members preferred to paper
anew rather than to try to clean the
paper, while others had used the Gil
max paper cleaner to good advantage
but thought that one application was
all that was profitable.
"How can the Housekeeper Plan
to do but Little Cooking on Sunday
and yet Serve Satisfactory Meals?"
Some Of the ladies suggested that
they bake beans, rice, puddings, es-
calloped potatoes and make jello the
day before. 1t was also suggested
that it would help out immensely If
they were to have but two meals on
but most of the men did not
join in the approval of such a plan.
"Some Things | Have Learned
From Experience" One of the men,
bers had learned that it was not a
good plan to sign a note with some of
his friends. Another member had
the experience in. his younger days Of
feeling poor after giving his wife his
last five dollar bill, that she might
yisit her parents, and having lost 1t
was obliged to return home.
Mrs. VIM. Mcconnell read a selec-
ton entitled "a Life to Envy" 1t
described retired farmer who still
lived on his farm; and having turned
It over to one of his sons Or some
trusted tenant, had no cares Of it
He could go to town or
yisit his friends whenever he wished |
ind was honored by all of his neigh
jors; while If ne had left the farm |
q go to town to live, he would be |
,nly one among many thousands and |
! stranger.
"When is a man Foor w. j.
Willoughby thinks that a man is
Door when he has lost wealth, health
friends, self-respect and is God-for-
aiken.
The meeting closed with song and
prayer. The next meeting will be
'eld Friday, Dec. 81, at the home Of
dr and Mrs. S. j.. Henderson, 1899
'Iulberry street, Owosso.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-13

he said, there amt any"
rs that the kind of grammar you
learn at school?"
But how does Santa Claus get in p
He comes down the chimney"
I'VE amt got no chimney"
Amt got! Where do you learn
such talk?"
Willie Jones, no say--Say papa, Is
there really Santa Claus?"
There used to be one"
Has he quit?'
Il guess not. II you're a good boy"
Am a good boy?"
mot always"
How does Santa Claus get INF"
"Oh, he knows how"
HE can't squeeze in the steam
pipes, can he?"
Maybe"
ct would wet his whiskers, wouldn't
itf"
Maybe"
Say, papai"
"Uhf"
'Ts there 49,
Nov you 30 to bed and don't ask
Dnother question:"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-13
Mother Was Puzzled.

A man from his office, downtown,
called his wife by telephone the 9TH
er morning and during the converse
ton asked what the baby was doing.
"She is crying her eyes out" re-
piled the mother.
What about?"
Il don't know whether 1t Is be-
cause she has eaten too many straw
berries or because she wants more"
replied the discouraged mother-Indi-
anNpolis News.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-13
The Dairy Man Says

{ He has more milk and better cream
since he began using HARVELL'S
CONDITION POWDER 1t keeps his
cows in prime shape. 1t Is strictly
medicinal powder, not a food, and Is q
general conditioning powder for cows,
horses, work cattle. sheep, hogs and
poultry. Price 25 Cts Sold by J. G.
johnson, Sprague & Co., Collins Drug
Co. Advertisement.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-13
Here is Relief for Women.

II you have pains in the back, URN.
airy, Bladder or Kidney trouble try
Mother Gray's AROMATIC LEAF. a
pleasant herb remedy for women's ills
and a great system regulator. At drug
gists or by mail soc, sample FREE Ad-
dress, Mother Gray Co.. Leroy, N Y.
Advertisement. 35 81
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-13

Children who are delicate, feverish
nd cross will get immediate relief from
Mother Qray's Sweet Powders for Chill
dnok. They cleanse the stomach, act
~ me liver. and are recommended for
ooGnplainiDg children. A pleasant rem.
az {Qr Wofyns. At all druggists, 25c.
8okpI6 FREE. Address, A. 8. Olmsted,
Leroy, N. Y Advertisement. 80 81
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-13
LEARN YOUR SOIL.

National Crop Improvement service.J
First learn your soil, then find the
crops to At the soil. Low yields will
soon bring ruin. Work for quality
first. then quantity. Making the farm
pay IL just the same as making any
other business pay. Know the eco
nomic and climatic conditions Of tho
locality and choose the farming sys-
tom that sccords with conditions.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-13

Never can tell when you'll mash a
finger or suffer a cut, bruise, burn or
scald. Be prepared. DR.. Thomas Ec-
lectric Oil instantly relieves the pain
quickly cures the wound. Advertise
ment.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-13

Don't let the baby suffer from eczema
sores or any itching of the skin. Doan's
Ointment gives instant relief. cures
quickly. Perfectly safe for children.
All druggists sell 1t. Advertisement.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-13
Now She's Convinced.

NOW SHcs Ccnvinced.
Askit-Where is that Miss Oldgirl.
who was expressing herself so strong
ly against foolish Christmas customs
the other day?
Tellit-She's laid up with a bad cold
caught 1t while she was out gather
ing mistletoe.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-13
(copyishs. 1911. by w. C. Chapm.n)
Would FIJI the Bill.

Mr.. Observation-Disclosures. old boy,
we've raised $50 to get the boss a
Christmas present, and we want some
thing that will make great show for
the money-something that will look
big, you know. Can't you suggest
something?
Wiggins-Sure. Buy $50 worth of
rice and then boil 1t.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-13
Saves Her FEELINGS.

Miss Askit-Does your husband
smoke those cigars you gave him
Christmas?
Mrs. Nuwed-He smoked one and
said he would keep the rest to remind
him of my kindness.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-13

y !
a sc S 9!!!' g! {;!lE|6a
Its the night before Christmas
And wander in fancy
see a1 th rsn Sis s sne 3 st@s'"
The Girls and the boys
The RE lan sr hssp sne 45s stfS axa
"'Tis the night before Christmas
WITH So s1 so e Is sn aFs g aas
FORGOTTEN s. long
There murnurs song.
IT'S the night before Christmas
And here. by my CRATE.
The past rises, glowing;
The years lose their weight;
The boy-dayS come troOping
At memOryS call,
And CLEAN in the eInberS
That flicker and fall
"'Tis the night before Christnnas"-
Ah could but clutch
The gold Of my fanCieS
TWOuld 60 at my touch!
The shouts and the laughter
Now sweet to my
Would shrink to silence
Too deep and too drear
IT'S the night before Christmas
RemembranCeS stir &
AS sweet the cherished
FrankinCenSe and nyrrh.
And bark! AS the visions
Grow dim to the sight
There comes Merry Christmas!
And, bOy-days. good nightP
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-13
PREP arIno for ChrIetm,,.

Deacon Goodly--What are you build
Ing that addition to your house for.
Parson SANITY?
Parson Scot to have Q place to
store the carpet slippers and book
marks.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-13

Mr.. Softeigh - Miss Homeleien
seems to have that corner all to her
SELF
Miss Gabby-Yes. the mistletoe
hangs there. and she has spent the
evening In that spot.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-13
A DAILY CONVERSATION.

"Papa?"
"Well?"
Say, papa, Is
there q Santa
CLAUSE"
Il reckon so.
Don't bother me.
I'm reading"
Willie 8 NTH,
The bee., 1912-12-20
Something Good For Christmas.

The Aubrey Stock Co., which will
appear at the Temple Theatre, Sat-
urday, Monday and Tuesday, Dec.
81. 20, and "a, is one of the best
Companies that will appear in this
house this season. They come d.
rect from long run in 0wensborO
and:go from here to Paducah for an
Indefinite run. so this guarantees
us q good clean show with price
within reach of all, l5c, 25c. Let uE
all turn out IN appreciation Of this
good show. Remember the price
10, Zoe.
A pleasant surprise was given al
today when Manager Brinkley an,
nounced the Aubrey Stock Co.
would be here three nights, Satur
day, Monday and Tuesday. Dec. a
28 and "a. Popular prices lb, zoe.
The bee., 1912-12-20
GREAT EXHIBIT OF PRODUCTS
Northern Pacific Railway Company Car
Was Here Thursday.

The fine exhibit car of the North
ern Pacific Railway, showing many
fine samples OF products of farms,
orchards and gardens of the states
of Wisconsin, North Dakota, Mon
tana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon
was in Darlington all day Thurs
day. Th e car, which is handsomely
constructed for the purpose, was
highly attractive with it's rich dis
play of grain, fruit, vegetables and
flowers, is in charge of III. A. Begg,
Travelling Agent, and Carl j.
Winbauer, assistant, and the gentle-
men were courteous aud apparently
never get weary answering questions
or giving information.
Hundreds of people visited the
car and the pupils of the public
schools in charge of teachers at
times thronged the coach, and many
were the exclamations of surprise
called forth by fruits and vegetables
sa artlstically displayed.
There were several large gram
exhibit cases from the different
states. The one from Washington
showed fourteen kinds of grain in
the cad, including eight varities of
wheat; oats that yielded over 100
bushels to the acre. The fruit from
Washington included the finest
apples, pears, peaches, grapes,
plums. nectarines and prunes.
The grain exhibit show case for
North Dakota showed twenty-five
varities of grain and included flax.
Another case representing Montana
and Idaho irrigated sections, dis
played twenty-five samples of grain.
The potatoes from Montana were
remarkable and our potato growers
were grratly interested in the inn
mense specimens of Burbank and
White Elephant varltles. One po-
tato shown weighs three pounds.
The bee., 1912-12-20

this morning on account of bad
wreck down the road sommers.
Some badly needed repairs are
baing added to the turntable by
Bridge Building gang.
Terah Drake wants about four
or three little toy bucks. and al
so little wagon that wags.
Aud pleas don't forget she
wants keg of washers to wash
dishes with also some Japan
dryer to dry them with.
r. r. r.
Stationary Engineer Shaver
has returned to work after being
off sick for several weeks.
Jack Stokes was 10 Evansville
Wednesday.
Had you noticed the smaller
water tank south of the round
house Itisu't any more.
Harry White was off some last
week.
The bee., 1912-12-20
UNCLE SAM
WILL CARRY
Our Eggs And Butter. Other;
Articles Accepted For Short
Deliveries.
BOOZE AND SNAKES BARRED.

Washington, Dec, 14.-According
to regulations governing the par
cells post systems promulgated by
Postmaster General Hitchcock,
perishable articles may be sent
through the mails only under speci-
ial restrictions as to their containers
and the distance they are TO be sent.
Butter, lard, fish, fresh meats,
dressed towels, vegetables, fruits.
berries and similar articles likely to
decay may be sent for short dis.
tance when securely packed. Eggs
Will be accepted for local delivery
when packed properly in container
and for any distance when each egg
is separately packed in secure.
manner.
No restriction is placed on the
mailing of salted, dried, smoked or
'cured meats, but fresh meat Will be
transported only within the first
zone.
Fragile articles, including milIin--
cry. toys, musical instruments and
articles of glass in.whole or In part
must be securely packed and marked
"gragile.''
Articles that may not be sent by
parcels post, include intoxicating
liquors Of all kinds, poisons. poison
Gus animals, insects or reptiles,
explosives of every kind. infiamable
articles, including M tches, Internal
machines, pistols Or revolvers,.
disease germs any obsoenes, de-
famatory or scurrilous matter now
prohibited by law; live or dead
animals, or birds or live poultry :
raw hides or pelts or anything hav-
ing bad odor.
Books and printed matter may
not be forwarded at the parcels post
rates, but only at the pound rates
of third class matter.
A committee of railroad officials
today petitiOned the house post
Office committee for Encouragement
of weighing and pay for transport
ing mails. The railroad men set
out that they did not contemplate
carrying the parcels post when their
present contracts were made, and
declared that as a matter of con-
tract they were not obliged to sc-
cept packages Weighing more than
four pounds.