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Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26
a PatiAnt Man

The endurance of the music lover who sits out one of Wagner's long Ring" operas has often been com mented upon, but perhaps not more forcibly than in London. Well up above the stage was a burly figure in homespun, evidently a Scottish farmer who had come to London to see the sights and hear the sounds. After sit ting through three long acts he mur- mured audibly. "'Twas a patient mon that wrote all thisp'
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26
TaIIinn the Tine In Turkey.

Tn Turkey the watch and clock are extremely rare, and big crowd of per sons could be rounded up on the street without finding a watch among them. but the natives have an exceedingly in genious way of approximating the time, and some of them hit 1t with consider able accuracy. They locate two cardi- nal points of the compass and then, folding their hands together in such a manner that the foref1ngers point up ward and in opposite directions, they observe the shade cast. In the morn ing or evening at certain known hours one finger or the other will point di- rectly at the sun. A comparison of the two shadows will determine the hours between. Another system followed in that country and some others of the orient is to observe the eyes of cat. Early in the morning and evening the pupil Is round. At and 3 o'clock 1t is oval, and at noon it consists of a mar row slit.-Buffalo Express.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26
Testing Tea by Burning 1t.

"I bought tea the other day at Jap anese store" said the young house keeper. "The proprietor saw that had doubts about the quality, so he darted back to the rear of the store. I expect ed him to return with cup of steam ing tea, but he brought a small ash tray and match. He threw a pinch of tea into the tray, touched 1t with lighted match and watched 1t burn. Then he applied the same test to an other brand of tea that had claimed my half hearted allegiance. The first sample showed only small flake of ashes, the second three times as much.
 Which shows,' said he, that the first tea is the best. That Is an infal- Ible test. The better the tea the fewer the ashes. invite all my customers to est tea that way before buying
 q took the ashless tea, of course. Since then I have wondered what the average American grocer would say If his customers should apply a lighted match to their tea canister before giv- ing an order."-Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26
BARON VON BIEBERsTEIN.


 plished diplomats not only in Germa- ny, but throughout the world. Since the death of Bismarck he had been considered as Germany's "strong man." The baron, in fact, stepped into the shoes of Bismarck when he left office in 1890, becoming in April of that year secretary of state for foreign affairs. During his term of office he conducted the negotiations with many foreign powers for commercial treaties. which have been in force ever since with some few notifications.
 Tn 1894 he became Prussian minister of state, and three years later the em- peror, recognizing his abilities as a statesman, appointed him ambassador to Turkey. He remained at Constan- hnople over fourteen years, but was often called to Berlin to confer with the emperor.
 The conferences were not only in re- gard to Turkish foreign policy. It was often hinted that the baron prac- tically controlled the emperor's entire foreign policy. He was strongly in favor of the extension of Germany's dominions in all parts of the world. His views were so we'll liked at the German court that he was often men, toned for the imperial chancellorsh1p.. The baron was exceptionally sue cessful in maintaining the influence of Germany In near eastern affairs, and 1t was considered due to his diplomacy that Germany's commercial standing in the Turkish empire became so strong
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26
Not Afraid.

Recruiting Oficer--You realize the danger before you? You are not afraid of having horses shot under you2 Soci- ety Recruit-Me? I had two motor boats explode under me, three autos start over me and an aeroplane fall with me during the past social season alone.-Puck.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26

DISTRICT OF SHARON, ss., Probate h Court September IT, 1919.
 Estate of Esther Paul, late of Sharon, in said District, deceased,
 The Court of Probate for the District of sharon hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the cred. itors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to pre- sent their accounts properly attested, with in said time, will be debarred 8 recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- Quested to make immediate payment to
 GUsTAvE PAUL, Administrator, Post Office Address, Sharon. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26
lmpertinent.

Originally the word "impertinent" signif1ed merely mot belonging to-" When wycliffe said that there were many men in this world who were "impertinent to earthly lords'' he did not mean that they were cheeky" but merely that they had no masters. Then, as used by Shakespeare, i'm pertinent" came to mean irrelevant" Just POO years ago 1t was defined as signifying absurd, silly, idle"
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26
GREAT MASS OF PROOF
Reports cf 30, ,0O0 Cases of Kidney Trouble, Some of Them
 Canaan Cases.

Each of some 5000 newspapers of the United States is publishing from week to week, names of people in its particular neighborhood, who have used and recommended Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney backache. weak kidneys, bladder troubles and urinary disorders. This mass of proof includes over 0,000 testi- monials. Canaan is no exception. Here is one of the Canaan cases:
 Mrs. Jacob Scamerhorn, W. Main St., Canaan, Conn, says: My kidneys were disordered and I suffered from backache. Dizzy and nervous spells were common and was subject to head aches. I was restless at night and arose in the morning feeling all tired out Seeing Doan's Kidney Pills highly ad- vertised, procured box at Thurlough's s Drug Store (now R. T. Farnum S5 Go. s Drug Store) and began using them. They removed every symptom of my trouble and made me feel better in every way. know that Doan's Kidney Pills live up to the claims made for them and do not hesitate to recommend them"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster -Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the ename-Doan's s and take DO other.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26
satisfYina Honor In India.

They had a peculiar way of going into bankruptcy among the Marawaris in India, now unhappily giving way to the less picturesque method of the white man. When a man could not pay his bills he would summon his cred itors. They were ushered into a room In which the thakur, or household god. was enshrined, but covered up with a cloth and with the face turned to the wall in order that it might not witness the scene that was to follow. The ln- solvent would then, in garb of mourn ing, lie on the floor, presenting his back to his creditors, who, on a given signal, would fall on him with shoes and slippers and belabor him till their wrath was exhausted. The beating finished, honor was declared to be satisfied all around.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26
A nrAadnauuhf.

"I was talking to Diggby this morn ing about the latest Dreadnought, He didn't appear to be much interested"
 "I should think not! Diggby married one. ne."-Birmingham Age-Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26
WICKERSHAM TO RETIRE.
Attorney General Will Quit March 4
 Next or Sooner

Attorney General Wickersham will retire from President Taft's cabinet on March 4, whether MT. Taft Is re- elected or not. MT. Wickersham has made this statement to friends in Washington and New York.
 Officials who know what Is going on say they would not be surprised if MT. Wickersham should make an an- nouncement that he would leave the cabinet almost any day.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26
nIsTR1CT OF SHARON. ss., Probat

nISTRICT OF SHARON. ss., Probate R Court, September 17th, 1919.
 Estate of Ezra H. Bartram, late of Sharon In said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Sharon hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the cred itors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to pre- sent their accounts, properly attestCd |, within said time, will be debarred a recov- cry. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to OTTo H. TIEDEMAN, Administrator.
 Post office address, sharon, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26
The Wronu Ones.

My, but Sophronia and her family are lazy peoplew
 Are they?"
 "Why, went there the other day, and, give you my word, there was nothing working in the house but the preserves. .''-Baltimor American.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26
Aviation EoiIed.

"The last time I saw you you were expecting a legacy and planning on doing some high flying"
 'Yes, but my heirship was not sue cessful."-St Paul Pioneer Press.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26
Kindness.

Life Is short, and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are travelling the dark jour ney with us. Oh, be swift to love make haste to be kind!-Amiel.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26
NOTICE

The selectmen and town clerk of the town of North Canaan, county of Litch- field and state of Connecticut, hereby give notice that they shall hold a session at the office of the Judge of Probate in the town hall in the village of Canaan. in said town of North Canaan. on Saturday, September 25th, 19l2, from nine o'clock In the fore noon until seven o'clock in the afternoon, to examine the qualifications of electors and to admit to the electors oath those who shall be found qualified.
 Dated at North Canaan, this 16th day of September, A. D. 1919.
 WILLIAM J. REEL,
 BURTON A. PEIRCR,
 ALLYN FULLER, Town Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26
Appropriate Advics.

"I'd like to get into some occupation with snap about It."
 ''Then why not peddle rat trapsT'- Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26

No one has any more right to go through life unhappy than he has to go through tk i'll bred.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26
His Ohliaations.

Wigg-The trouble with Harduppeis Is that he doesn't meet his obligations. Wagg-Meet them? He wouldn't rec ognize them if he did.-Philadelphia Record.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-26
VON BIEBERSTEIN,
 DIPLOMAT, DEAD
Prominent German SuCCunlbS
 After Short Illness.
AMBASSADOR TO ENGLAND.

Since Death of Bismarck He Had Been
 Considered as Germany's Strongest
 Man"-Passes Away at Badenweiler,
 Baden-Was Ambassador to Turkey
 In 1879.
 Germany's most powerful and bril- liant diplomatist, Baron Adolf Mar schall von Bieberstein, died at Bader- weller, Baden, after short illness.
 The baron, who had occupied the po- sition of German ambassador in Lon don only since May of this year, went to Badenweiler to take a course of alkaline water treatment and was in comparatively good health until week ago. Then he suddenly fell Ill and rapidly became worse until he died.
 Baron Marschall von Bieberste1n was regarded as one of the most accom-
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-08-02
Sleeping Sickness Discovery.
ARTHUR II. DUMoND,
City Clerk

Reports received from the commits
sion on Sleeping Sickness working In
Rhodesia state that It has been proved
beyond doubt that the tsetse hy, known
as Glossina morsitans, as a carrier OF
the disease.
The commission was dispatched to
Africa in consequence of the appear
ance of the disease In regions where
Glossina palpalis (the species OF tse-
tse fly, which up to that time had
alone been regarded as a carrier OF
sleeping sickness,) was non-existent.
The guilt of Glossina morsitans has
been proved not only under laboratory
conditions, but also in nature. Certain
animals can act as the host Of the
virus without suffering thereby.
While palpalis Is to be found only
In narrow limits, morsltans Is met
with throughout Africa in wide areas,
and thA,methods OF migration and iso-
sation hitherto employed will be prac7
ically impossible. /
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-08-02

AS statesman he commanded the
respect of the nations of the world
AS a leader of his people in peace and
in war he was both loved and feared.
To his virtues they attributed the vic
tories over their enemies by land and
sea. To his wisdom they credited
the advance of ancient Japan to a
place in the front rank of nations
His reign began in 1857 and outlasted
that of all but two or three living
monarchs.
Under the rule Of Mutsuhito Japan
enjoyed an unprecedented era of pros
perity. Civilization has made rapid
strides. The arts and ideas of the
western world have been adopted and
Japan has emerged from darkness into
light
Mutsuhito was born in Kyoto Nov.
8, 1852. He was the second son OF
Emperor Komei and succeeded to the
throne on the death of his father In
1867, becoming the one hundred and
twenty-first Emperor of Japan The
country was then in a ferment owing
to concessions which had been grant
ed as the result of a treaty made In
1856 after the visit of the expedition
commanded by Commodore Perry, the
American naval officer, in 1924. This
threw open some ports to foreign
trade. 1t was only by force of arms
that the new ruler enforced his de-
cree and saved Japan from reversion
to primitive conditions.
In 1869 the emperor established a
deliberative assembly. This and
other reforms then inaugurated ended
feudalism, which had existed for cen
turtles in Japan, and the nation move
forward on the road of progress.
Everything European was eagerly
adopted. including frock coats and
patent.leather boots for officials. Tor
ture was abolished in 1873 and mod
ern judicial code was authorized. The
first railway was built in 1872 and the
English language was taught In com
mon schools
He has one son and several daugh
ters. the heir apparent being Yoshi
bito. who was born on Aug. /, 1879
and married in 1900 Princess Sada,
daughter OF Prince Kuio, by whom he
had three sons before 1909. Mutso
hito adopted the erithet of "Enlight
enod Peace" as the title of his reign.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-08-02
m|KADO OF JAPAN
DIES IN PALACE
Host Gathered about Imperial
Residence Joins in Mourning.
Crown PRINCE IN POWER
'foshlhIto Succeeds Mutsuhlto, Who
Led Naslep Through Period
7 of TranstSrmptlon and Radi-
cal Reform.

Tokyo, July 30.-Niutsuhito, the EN-
peror of Japan, died at l2.43 a. IN.
Acute nephritis was given as the
cause Of death.
The crown prince, Yoshihito. has
succeeded to the throne.
Tens of thousands of persons who
had gathered in the park about the
palace prepared to spend the night in
prayer for the emperor gave express
sion of their grief when the announce
ment Of his death was made.
All the imperial princes who had
been within the vicinity Of the i'm
perial palace since the beginning of
the serious period of his illness on
July 10 were summoned to the sick
chamber and remained there until the
Mikado expired.
At 10 p. m. the physicians announce
ment was that the emperor's tempera-
ture had increased and that his con-
dition had become more serious. This
was the last bulletin previous to the
death.
The Mikado Mutsuhito has never
been much more than an idea to his
people. To the elect he appeared for
few moments twice yearly at a cere-
monial garden party, but the masses
have not only never seen him, but
have never even seen his carriage roll
past, or so much as the streets clear
ed for his passage. The crown prince
is known about Toxic as a man of
flesh and blood, for he has ventuced
out and shown himself, although al
ways deliberately surrounded by his
attendants.
Mutsuhito was of a quiet, unaGsun,-
ing nature, yet possessed of a will OF
iron, he accomplished great reforms.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-08-02
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Council Room. City OF Owosso,
July 10Th, 1914.

Council Room. City OF Owosso,
July 18th, 1914.
Regular meeting OF the Council, Mayor Geo.
w. Clark presiding.
Aldermen present at roll call, Mcdonald.
Reineke, Suthn, Brown. Wright, ConHnt Pal
mer Later, Mclaughlin, Washburn. Absent
Chavey.
The minutes OF the last regular meeting
were approved as printed.
Petitions.
Aid. Brown presented the following petit
tion which was on motion referred 70 the
committee on sidewalks and crosswalks:
Petition No. 22s
To the Honorable Mayor and Common Council
Of the City OF Owosso,
petition your honorable body to cause sue-
W AK TO be constructed on the north sioe OF
Monroe street from washington street TO The
ISL line OF property owned by A l. Butler.
Fl BRANDED and other.
Aid. washburn presented the following petit
tion which WAS on moliou referred to the com
mittee on Sidewalks anu crosswalks:
Petition No. s2i
To the Mayor and Common Council OF the City
VI UwoSso,
Geutlemen:
The undersigned property owners respect.
FUZZY petition your honorable body to cause
sIdewslk 10 be cons tructed on the south side OF
Lynn street between tie Michigan Central
tracSs aud state street.
A, ID. Wllloughby.
Presentation of Accounts
Aid. Conant presented the claims and &C.
counts as noted below and ON motion same
were referred 10 the committee OH claims and
accounts.
Reports Of Standing Commits.
Alb. CoDant presented the following report
which was "n motion adopted ayes Mcdonald
Reneke Sutnn. brown, Wright, Conant, Pal.
iner, Washburn; nays none:
July Goth, 1919.
To the Honorable Mayor and Couucii:
Gentle men:
Your committee to whom were referred the
several Gains and accounts would respectful
~ report favorabiv on the following aud ask
the unanimous consent of This council that
said cain be allowed and the City Clerk In
structed TO draw orders Tor the same.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-08-02
FROM GENERAL STREET FUND
FROM INTEREST AND SINK Nc FUND
FROM sPRiNKLlNG FUND

Wayne County savings Bink............3 o.
National BAUM OF the keLuDlic.,..........|5 40
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-08-02


GEO REINEKE.
Committee on Claims and Accounts.
Aid. Mcdonald presented the following re-
port and resolution, which were motion &C.
cepted and adopted ayes Mcdonald. Reineke,
sulfla, Mclaughlin. Brown, Wright, Conant.
Palmer, Washburn; nays none.
To the Honorable Mayor and Common Council
OF the City OF Owosso.
Gentlemen:
Your committee on sidewalks ard cross
walks do hereby most respectfully report that
IL is a necessary pubic improvement that
sidewalks be laid down and constructed In the
City OF Owosso on the following streets and In
front OF the following described property and
OF the material and dimensions hereinafter
described:
CEMENT WALK FIVE FEET WIDE ON THE EAST
SIDE OF WATER STREET.
G Brockway west 80 feet OF north SO feet of
lot 2 block 49, city of Owosso
Nina Ortwine north SO feet lot 8 and south II
Mrs E A Ward lot 8 and south IS links lot 8
block 10 City Of Owosso,
Ralph baker lot z. block 10, city of Owosso.
H Is Sturteyant lot II block 10 city OF Owosso.
CEMENT WALKS FoUa FEET WIDE ON THE
WEST SIDE OF WALNUT STREET.
Frank Lewis lot block Bush's addition to
the city OF Owosso.
F Schuknecht lot block I, Bush's addition
W + Gallagher lot s block Bush's addition
to the city of Owosso.
Walter KlingbeiI lot block 4 Bush's ad-
ditlon TO the city OF Owosso.
CEMENT WALK FOUR FEET WIDE ON THE EAST
SIDE OF GILBERT STREET.
Samuel Grifith loi block City Assessors
L Grlnath lots s, 7, 8, block 8, City Asses
sor plat No. I.
G Cope lot block City Assessors plat
No
Il s Ashford lot block 8 City Assessor 5
plat No. !.
Martin Noonsn lot block 8 City Assessors
plat No. 1.
CEMENT WALK -FOUR FEET WIDE ON THE WEST
SIDE or MICHIGAN AVENUE
j f. Fuller. commencing 4SH feet north Of
southeast corner lot M I. Stewart & Cos ad-
cha n, south 70 beginning.
u r Lyon north sex feet OF south X lot M
L Stewart and Cos addition
Arthur George south rods OF north lot 8
L Stewart g. Co.'S addition.
w X Alton. rods OF n rods lot M l.
Stewart & Co.'S addition.
Jos Savlle, nUrth rods lot 8 NJ L Stewart &
Co.'S addition.
Perry Brockway south 4 rods OF north S rods
Ms & + l. Bot north rods OF south rods
lot 0 N l. Stewart Cos addition.
cJ Kouscb, commencing 1872 feet north OF
southeast corner lot NJ L Stewart & Cos ad-
dtion north GU feet west 7 rods south 60 feet
east to beginning.
Bert Rood south rods lot NJ l. Stewart &
Co.'S addition.
II Shelienbarger north 4 rods lot NJ l.
Stewart & Cos addition.
Dated July 10Th, 1912.
F. E. SuTFIN..
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-08-02
Faox WATER STREET CURB FUND

FROM LIBRARY FUND
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-08-02

FROM LIBRARY FUND
WI mcbdlu.... VI
K, +. CoNANT.
GEO REINEKE,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-08-02
F. E. SUTFIN..
j. j. MCDONALD,
Committee on Sidewalks and Crossv

Resolved by the Common Council OF the City
OF Owosso. that 1t Is hereby uei ermiued to be q
Necessary public Improvement that sidewalks
be laid down, constructed and built on the
diff rent streets and In front OF the property
above described and OF the material and al
mansions mentioned IN the above report OF To-
. omnittee Oh Sidewalks aud Crosswalks; to
be built and Constructed according TO The
terms Of al ordinance emitted, IAN ordinance
To provide for the building, construc lou and
repair 81 sid, walks In the thty ~ O~os o."
passed and ap >roved March IS II, 1910
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-08-02
FROM HEALTH FUND

FROM LIGHT FUND
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-08-02
no the HonorabIe Mayor and Gnnn nSn, l9''

Your committee to whom were referred the
several Gains and accounts would respectful.
~ report favorabiv on the following and ask
the unanimous consent of this council that
said calm De allowed and the City Clerk In.
structed TO draw orders Tor the same.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-08-02
Presentation of Accounts
Reports OF Standing Commits.

Aid. Conant presented the following repor
which was "n motion adopted ayes Mcdonald
Reineke, Sutnn brown, Wright, Conant, Pal
iner, Wash burn; nays none:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-07-04
Keeping Apples a Year.

C.. R. Riley, of Decatur City, has
been experimenting with cold
storage system of preserving apples,
and has met with splendid success.
On Tuesday he brought to The Re-
poretr Office a sack containing spec
linens of last years apple crop, con-
sisting of Gann, Ben Davis, Winter
Greening, Winesap, Imperial York
and Winter Rambo, which were all
in a good state OF preservation. He
has some apples which he expects to
be able to keep until 1918. The ap-
Piles were in fire condition, their
favor excellent and it looks as if
Mr.. Riley had found the secret of
keeping apples for an indefinite
length of time. He also brought us
a sample of a. Sweet June of this
years raising. It has long been
problem how to keep apples from
one year to another, and if Mr..
Riley's process is finally successful,
as it now appears to be, he will have
a bonanza,