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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-03
STEAMER SUNK BY MINE
Esxas Strikes Explosive at En-.
trance to Smyrna Harbor.
Vessel Flies Turkish Flag and Carrie,
g. Turkish Mails, but Americans
Were Interested in Her.

london, May 1.-The loss of life by
the sinking of the steamship Texas, as
rbe result of striking mine at the
sssrance to the gulf of Smyrna, is not
sS get definitely learned. Reports are
epnficting. While one report says 14O
psrished. still another places the loss
az hfe at sixty-six. Other reports place
tAe loss of life at still greater mum.
1er.
At the time Of the accident the Tex
ss was flying the Turkish flag and was
viking mails from Constantinople to
StAer Turkish ports. Some time ago
he company which owns the Texas
Ess permitted to use the American
Tag and this probably accounts for
ste hrst report received here, which
stxfed that the wrecked vessel was
frsnn an American port. The Archi
ps4ago American Steamship company,
1rvertheless. is largely controlled by
American interests.
fhe sunken ship was 261 tons and
sss built at Newcastle, Englnd, in
1888. The first name she bore was
olympia, which was later changed to
Marguerite and subsequently to Teaxs.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-03
Prominent Perry Resident Dead.

Mrs. s. II. Wallace, who had been IL
five weeks with a complication of dis
eases, died Saturday afternoon follow
ing an operation. Several physicians
and two trained nurses were in attend
snce and all that human skill could de
wise was done for Mrs Wallace. She
passed away less than two hours after
the operation. 20 'H' = }'f"f
The shock is severe one to the fam.
ily and many friends, who hsd been
hopeful Of her recovery. Shsiwas "a
years old. charming woman. and one
who was loved BY all who knew her.
She was an active member Of the Bap-
list church and the Order Of the East.
ern Star. ~
Surviving are her husband, 8. II.
Wallace Of Perry. and his father. Henry
Wallace; her mother, Mrs. John
Brandt; two brothers, Edward Brandt
of Gaines, and Norman, living near
Elsie: and four sisters, Mrs. William
Lynch Of Detroit; Mrs. Frank Long Of
Venice; Mrs. Clarence White of Flint,
and Mrs Elmer Waugh of Maple River.
She is also mourned by wide circle Of
The funeral was held Tuesday after.
noon at 2 o'clock from the late home,
with interment in the Perry cemetery.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-03
Rev. Henry w. Hicks.

The death of Rev. II, w. Hicks, at
the Pinckney Sanitarsum, in April,
removes from our midst and from his
field Of service, one. who, in piety, sell
sacrifice and devotion to duty resem.
bled those heroic souls of pioneer times,
the circuit riders. He was self made
and to great extent, self.taught, and
from his boyhood onward he had an in
innate knowledge of hard work, pow
erty and adversely. He made the most
Of his talents and his opportunities and
he never was too weary to be happy and
never too discouraged to be cheerful.
He had those requirements of every sue.
cessful minister Of the gospel kindness,
optimism and broad, human sympathy
and he was q very real friend to many.
Mr.. Hicks was born in New York
state, Nov. 81, 1887, and was brought
by his foster parents to this state at an
early age. He spent his whole life in
Michigan and was married in 1859 to
Miss Ellen Gilbert of Owosso. Three
children were born to them, one, q
daughter, who died in childhood, and
two sons, who were sent to college
One of these, Frederick G. Hicks, is
professor Of economies in the university
Of Cincinnati. The deceased is also sur
vived by his aged wife. after a happy
married life of more than half cen.
tury.-Howell Republican. Mr.. Hicks
was well known and highly esteemed
by wide circle of friends in this
countv
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-03
laruer-LemngweIl.

George r. Larner Of Chesaning and
Miss Esther E Lefingwell. were mar
ried Saturday afternoon at $3.50 by Rev.
j. 8. Steininger, at the home of the
brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. l. W..
Lsffingwell, in Bennington township,
Only few immediate relatives and in
innate friends witnessed the ceremony.
Mr. and Mrs. Leffingwell will reside on
a farm near Chesaning, owned by her
parents. Many friends extend congrat.
ulations and best wishes.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-03
How About Your PoIicx2

Several inquiries have been received
as the state insurance department rels
ssye to the storage Of. automobiles il
.asyns covered BY mutual FIRE insurance
o4Gnpany policies. II is suggested by
- department. that farmers OWNING
l.aiomobiles, who have been in the
s1yst q storing the machines in barns
Slltsf examine their policies and the
'.s6rter Of the companies to ascertain
.Aether or not byf that practice they
40 inyalidating their policies. 1t is
"A STATED ott1thst most policies contain
sciSl requirements relative to gaso.
xSe and these provisi ons in some cases
7sohiAt the storing of machines in
sArus, when they contain gasoline.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-03
Constant Stream Of Dollars.
CONTINUED from pageh

Page, director of the government Office
Of public roads, pleasantly remarks,
not less than forty millions of this vast
sum was absolutely wasted through
ignorance, incompetency or indiffer.
ence And Mr.. Page fails to make al
lowance for graft.
Every man would, presumably, be
willing to get dollars worth of really
good roads for every dollar hs pays in
road tax And there is no longer any
excuse for building poor roads or for
not getting the best possible results out
of the money expended. Under the
direction of Mr.. Page staff of twenty
four travelling road engineers and
superintendent is maintained by the
national government for the exact pur,
pose of showing people all over the
country how to do the work properly.
Any community which will provide
the materials and labor can have half
mile sample section of road constructed
under the direction of any of the ex-
perts and at no extra charge. All it
takes is two cent post stamp and some
body with gumption enough to write a
request to Mr.. Page at Washington.
Nor need it be feared that the com.
ing of government engineer will in
crease the cost of the new road. Down
in Pise county, Alabama, for instance
they appropriated money for macadam
and gravel road. Just in time some.
body thought to send for government
engineer He found that sand clay
roads. costing one-fifth of macadam,
better suited the locality and thus saw
ed four fifths of the appropriation. Out
in Kansas sand.clay roads are being
built at cost of from $T00 to 81, 900
mile. In a good many localities they
are perfectly satisfactory.
Almost all country roads in the Unit
ed States are laid out in most waste
full way They are, on the average
about sixty six feet in width, not over
twenty feet being actually required or
used for road purposes. The rest is left
to act as weed bed, raising seeds
which are scattered far and wide over
the neighboring farms. When it is
considered that large part of the land
so wasted is worth one hundred dollars
or more an acre, some idea Of the great
financial loss may be gathered In
Europe they are wise enough to know
that roadway of twenty or at most 30
feet is all that is required. A move
ment is now under way in Iowa to cut
down the width of the wasteful roads
If it is actually carried out it will add
half million acres to the productive
lands of the state.
There is no longer any reason why
the most obscure and remote road
supervisor should go without the most
expert advice and instruction. The
national government and most of the
states as well, are anxious to and ready
to help. And once the farmers are con.
vinced that good roads will add fifty
per cent to the value Of their property
they will be anxious to pay the price
Good roads mean more for the rural
of this country than anything
that can be secured. Almost every.
where people are waking up to the fact. |
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-03
Thought Crooks We're After Him

Matthew Null of Glare, came from
Lansing to Owosso Saturday, on the
interurban and hurried from the sta.
ton to the Union telephone Office and
called his brother at Portland, telling
him he was in deep trouble. He,seemed
to think some bad men were after his
moneyand was inclined to fight with
anyone who got too near him, Offering
to whip the Telephone Co. man if he
would come out from behind the coun.
ter. The brother asked the police to
hold him without arresting him until
he could come to Owosso. He was
taken home Sunday. He had just re.
covered from severe sickness.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-03
When Your Feet Ache

From Corns, Bunions, Sore or Callous
Spots, Blisters, New or Tight Fitting
Shoes, Aliens Foot. Ease the antiseptic
powder to be shaken into the shoes,
will give instant relief. Sold svery.
where, 25c. Don't accept any substi.
tute. For FREE sample address, Allen
s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-03
Nhe May Woman's Home Companion

Nhe May Woman's Homo Companion
The May Woman's Home Companion
'sostains most interesting account OF
NE recent dramatization and staging oil
G0uisa M. Alcott's Little Women.
y is quite q remarkable story-how
Miss Alcott's heirs have objected fol
yoers to putting the story on the stage,
Ast how ut last they have consented.
EnOng the other articles in the number
'sse the following: Seeing Europe on
$3.50 day" "a Mothers Account OF
She Effect of the Boy Scout Movement
M Her Son." Women Writers as
Xumorists." ''How to Attract Birds
Md the first of new series on the
AMERICAN girl by J. Nilsen Laurvik.
On the fiction side. the leading con-
sxihutions are from Kathleen Norris,
,3ssan Glaspell. Annie Hamilton Don.
nau and Mary Heaton Worse.
In the practical dressmaking, house.
hopping and entertainment departments
appear many interesting contributions
auaong which are articles on Sensible
!stiSss. 'The Healthy Baby" "The
3fsetical Kitchen" Glow to Make q
Nm Dial" "How to Make q Summer
.aAsck.." "The Appetizing Beefsteak"
sd "A Dozen Good Deserts" ''"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-03
Many Children Are SickIy.

Mother Grays Sweet Powders fol-
|ADdfen Break up Colds in "a hours,
,ssieve Feverishness. Headache, Stom.
81 Troubles, Teething Disorders, and
Nstr0y Worms. At all druggists. 25c.
:1snplo mailed FREE. Address, Allen
= 02msted. Leroy, N. Y VOC
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-03
SUFFERED
EVERYTHING
For Fourteen Years. Restored
To Health by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
COMPOUND.
Elgin, Ill.-"After fourteen years of
suffering everything from female COM

plants, / am at last
restored to health.
81 employed the
b est doctors and
even went to the
hospital for treat
ment and was told
there was no help for
me. But while tax
ing Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound / began
60 ipopvoxyo ord T
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-03

Doan's Regulets cure constipation,
tone the stomach, stimulate the liver,
promote digestion and appetite, and
easy passage of the bowels. Ask your
druggist for them. 20 cents q box.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-03

Torturing eczema spreads its burning
aea every day. Doan's Ointment quick
~ stops its spreading. instantly relieves
tho itching. cures it permanently. At
my drus store.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-03
Circus Man Dies.

Madison, Ind, May 1. = John Pat.
set Pagan, sixty-three years old, traf.
&c manager of the Hagenbeck- Wallace
circus. died Of diabetes at his home In
Madison. e,.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-03

Woman loves clear. rosy complex
-Na. Burdock Blood Buffers purifies
No blood, clears the skin. restores rud.
~. 00und health. -iis rGt ~ D
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-03

All old accounts of Pearce & Ward
will be settled at the Arthur Ward q
Co. store Please call.
PEARCE 81 WARD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-22
THE BEGAM'S JUDGMENT
BY MICHAEL WHITE

shoulder plainly intimating that it would be duckng
for both. At this the mans voice in protest. the
others subsidized and with a few strokes the boat was
pulled the landing place. slippery shelf OF rock,
whence stone steps led up through low arch INTO the
interior.
The boat had barely been secured when the two
prisoners thrust the LEDGE with the rest tum-
bling after in such compact that Morgan was
carried with it. before half formed plan to make off
in the boat could be put into execution Shortly after
ward Morgan was being hurried along through maze
of galleries, the sole purpose for which seemed
to be that of confusing stranger.
Presently the way skirted bastion, and Morgan
seized the opportunity step aside and let the crowd
60 its His uppermost idea was to rerace
his steps to the boat But cursory attempt convinced
to notice the ascent led him astray, particularly as
they were in complete darkness He compelled to
admit an utter loss of the sense of direction.
THUS, cropping he knew not whittier, he wonder
ing how to extricae himself when native bearing
an oldashioned oil lamp suddenly round corner
and the two almost COlded. The native sprang back
mutterng his surprise, while Morgans hand tightly
gripped the hilt of the knife he retained
ASee here!" cried Morgan. An want is to get out
of this place. I'll pay you well to show me- But no
tricks!' he added significantly
The man stared at Morgan with puzzled expression,
raised the lamp to throw clearer light on Morgans
features and seemed satisfied that he was wrong IN his
first conclusion To Morgans relief he responded in
variety of native English.
a thought you other man escape. How you come
here?"
Morgan explained briefly said his sole purpose was
to reach the mainland and again offered substantial
pay for assistance. But though the native promptly
assumed deferentia manner at the prospect OF reward
for service, he shook his head.
"The Honor will please to understand that cannot
now be done. The Began she has had the water gate
closed"
who's the Began and why has she had the water
gate closed?" demanded Morgan.
Began Mohammedan Queen of this place. Her
Hghness order not to let anyone out until she decide
about that Feringee man.
well, l don't see why that should be reason for
keeping me here" argued Morgan. "Why not take me
to her, and I'll explan?'
The native glanced at Morgan, and one reason
against the suggestion became obvious. Saltwater
soaked pajamas dried and shrunk the figure were
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cultural EXPLANATIONS and staring at Morgan as II they
beheld ghost.
"Shore!" cried Morgan, pointing landward want
to 90 shore. Understands
Morgans words and gesture apparently satisfied the
crew that he not devil; for they began to talk
together high rate in their own tongue with Morgan
throwing scraps of explanation in such language as ne
conceived they might comprehend. But when the DRIFT
of their chatter indicated design to toss Morgan back
into the ocean, and they drew round him in manner
suggestive of that inhospitabe purpose, he snatched
long knife from the waistband of the man standing
nearest and, clearing path with It, set his back up
against the cabin He then let it be clearly understood
that the first individual who too close would get
inches of the blade in parts not conducive to d1-
geStion.
From within the cabin he thought he heard woman
crying in m1ed tone but for the time being his own
case sufficiently critical to prevent giving heed to
what was not exactly his business His attitude OF
readiness oblige with all the fight desirable made
due impression; for presently the man who acted as
Captain of that unovely crew nodded an intlmatlon
that he agreed to put Morgan ashore. Then he made
signs which Morgan interpreted as request to move
forward from the cabin, whence the crying voice still
proceeded.
CONSIDERING that he had forced his way on board
- Morgan thought it reasonable to comply; but with
caution and prdenty retaining the knife in case OF an
emergency. So he took post in the bow, and was pres
entity left his reflections the interest OF the crew
being kndled into lively debate cenered on the cabin
In little the craft was headed shoreward, and the
pam-frnged coastine became more distinct Soon the
entrance harbor stretched in front, with thanking
spurs of rock each side Off of these rose the
grim towers and bastons of ancient fortress in dark
irregular mass Toward it the craft steered, and
when the shadow of the walls was brought to anchor
Almost Immediately boat put off from landing IN
deeper shadow, and great commotion followed on the
craft in which Morgans presence seemed to be forgot
ten. Presently from the cabin two figures were dragged
forth,-from the glimpse Morgan caught OF them, a
native girl and a young of European feature
hustled to the sde and thrust over down into the boat
Then the scrambled in after the other. AS
Morgan did not wish to be left in charge of the craft he
sprang into the boat just it was being pushed off from
the side. She already packed like peas in pod and
his descent nearly drove the gunwales under water
As usual followed an uproar of tongues, from which
Morgan gathered that the main suggestion, as before,
was to fling him overheard He grabbed man by the
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Shark; but the next moment
he was relieved to find himself
scraping the side of a low-built
native sailing craft which had
crept silently up from behind.
His hand was quick to grasp a
rope that, with native negli-
gence, hung from the bulwark
and trailed over his head. He
shouted to announce his pre-
dicament; but with no response
forthcoming. As the craft was
movino slowly, he decided to
climb on board unlimited. His
bare feet and scanty attire
lent material assistance. in the
effort.
In that way, hand over fist
up the rope, he presently gained
the deck of a small, two-masted,
lateen-rigged vessel, built after
the fashion of an Arab dhow,
with an elevated cabin structure
at the stern which gave her low
hanging bow the appearance of
being specially constructed to
ship every wave she encoun-
tered. She was being steered
by man perched high in the
stern, while the rest of the crew
were squatting in a group in
front of the cabin.
And a pretty, cutthroat look
ing set of rascals they appeared
as Morgan dripped along the
deck toward them, swarthy,
almost black, nude figures, ex-
cept for white turbans, and loin
cloths from which the CLINT of
steel suggested formidable wea-
pons! But so lost were they in
nodding over some matter of
probable iniquity, that Morgan
came upon them before they
were aware of his presence.
Spontaneously they sprang up,
falling back upon one another,
while expressing their feelings in
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smooth sky clear, starlight irregular coaStl1ne about
mile distant, and slight hot breeze coming OFT shore
laden with that moist odor of things tropical which
suggests uxuriant everimpregnated vegetation.
Morgan had turned in late, tossed restlessy tor an
hour in the swelter1ng atmosphere OF his CABIN
and come out deck again to find some place to cool
off The windward bulwark looked likely spot he
sprang up it, back toward the That was de-
Cidedv better so he thrust hand into the pocket of
his pa jana jacket for his cigar Just then the
Marposa struck current and lurched to wind
ward. Morgan clipping the end off cigar and un-
prepared for such emergency. He made wild grab
nothing sank back free of the Marposa, and went
with neat splash into the Indian Ocean.
But the order of the usual method OF diving
both dazed him and filled his throat with water There
attempted let shout for assistance, it sted
in gurge. That caused him moments of distress
Meanwhile a wandering puff of wind filled the Mari
posas sails and sent her forward temporary squirt
@showing clean pair of heels" would be said by
farng folk Thus, by the time Morgan had cleared his
air passages and gained his bearings the aposa hull
was vanishing in the distance.
AS it then became evident that his loss had been I'M
noticed and cry of his likely to reach the yacht
besides exhausng his BREATH to make for shore seemed
his best PLAN He powerful swimmer, the water
both calm and therefore, but for the chance
of being npped by shark he did not consider his plight
at all desperate. He set off with swinging breast
stroke cutting half circles of phosphorescent light with
his arms Had he taken the swim from choice 1t would
have been pleasantly refreshing.
HE making satisfactory progress when his foot
IL suddenly struck hard object For instant
thrill of horror seized hold of him at the thought OF
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ID habit to perch on the rail of any
vessel. Of course, if the vessel hap
pens to be your private yacht, you
can do as you please; but Morgan
will warn you against it-from ex-
perience. The particular case to
which he refers was when his auxil-
larry schooner, Mariposa, flying the
burgee of the Boston Yacht Club, was
sailing down the west coast of India
bound from Bombay to Colombo.
At the latter port he expected to pick
up a party of friends; but, as their
mail steamer was not due for two
weeks, he was proceeding under easy
sail. According to his log, it was the
first night out from Bombay,-sea
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-01
NEW SOURCES FOR REVENUE
Realty Brokers Suggest Ways
Of Getting Money for City.

The following suggestions are offered
to the committee on new sources Of city
revenue by the Bulletin Of the Real
Estate Board of Brokers" Of this city:
First-Every user Of city space. in
any form, should pay Justly determined
rent
Second-Every Objectionable. but ne
cessary. form Of city activity or use
should pay q tariff commensurate with
it's detrimental qualities. For instance.
penalty taxes for slaughter houses, gas
and chemical works, soap. fat rendering
or most of the businesses recited IN the
usual nuisance clause in a lease.
Third--Such business as is founded
on other rights should be extra taxed.
and those who trade in exploiting the
public should pay heavily For instance,
bill board. electric light signs, car adj
vertising, etc.
Fourth-On the line Of economical adj
ministration all police and fire service
should be charged to those requiring the
same. and fire service might be made q
first lien on the insurance money.
Fifth -- All transportation taxes
should be a percentage OF the gross re-
ceipts. There is no way in which such
a tax can be made costly in collection
and as the business grows so does the
city's share in it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-01
Seek to Amend Tax LAM
Which ExenlptS Cemeteries
About $4,000 Levied Corporations Owning Such
Parcels Which Cannot Be Collected by City,

for local improvements such a deficiency
may not be reassessed TO other property
within the area Of assessment after the
proceeding has been confirmed but must
be provided for by the issue Of long term
bonds known as corporate stock Of the
City of New York the proceeds whereof
are. or should be, credited to the street
improvement fund to reimburse it for the
amounts thus expended therefrom.
Three of the cemeteries listed above
have already made application for the
cancellation Of the assessment in question.
and upon the advice of the Corporation
Counsel the Controller has directed that
they be cancelled. These were the Linden
Hill Cemetery. whose assessment Of 81
sol Sc was cancelled on April 81. 1912 {;
St Johns Cemetery, assessment of 1867 80
cancelled on July ], 1912. and Mount Car
mel Cemetery, assessment of $3.50 can
celled on June Z. 1912.
No doubt all the other cemeteries will
make application for cancellation as soon
as an effort Is made TO collect their por-
ton of the assessment.
1t is indisputable that under existing
laws cemeteries are not liable for the
assessment of the Scott avenue sewer be-
cause opposite each item against a Gene
terry appearing on the assessment list is
stamped Amount on-assessable. Con-
solidated Laws-Real Property Art. XIII,
Sec. $50"
Other assessment lists for local improve
ments in the Borough Of Queens confirmed