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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11
Making Hay, Etc.

From the Boston Transcript.
Author-I wish I had time enough to
write q good book.
Friend-Why not take time?
Author-Can't afford to; I'm too busy
writing best sellers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11
Also Both Get Mashed.

From the Boston Transcript.
She--Men are like potatoes; they're al
most sure to get into hot water.
He-Yes and usually they are both got
into II by women.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11
May Get the Sack.

From the Boston Transcript.
sThe count related to US how his ances-
tors had once sacked a palace in Nor
mandy"
.Ah. And l understand the count him.
self expects to bag an American heiress."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11

From, Puck.

From fuck.
Old Lsdy-How old are you, little boy?
Bobbis-rm under Ave years on the
street cars and over sixteen when 60 70
the movies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11

From the New Yoek Sun.

Weary Wiilie-Life In the flooded dis
tricts must be something awful.
Dusty Rhodes--Yep: nothing but water
and work.
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The Maddened Commuter.

From the New York Sun.
knicker-What flowers will you plant
Subbubs-Anything that Is fatal 20
chickens.
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Question Of Cuisine.

Good food well cooked 10 q subject that
Is handled 80 differently in the thousands
of establishments under discussion that
it Is hard to strike fair average and
describe it. 1t Is always absent when
cleanliness II absent. but unfortunately
does not always accompany cleanliness.
In general. however, there is not q
great deal Of cause for complaint on this
score among establishments that osten-
sibly cater to the automobile trade. What
dissatisfaction there is usually arises
from the fact that the proprietor en-
deavors to make his menu too elab-
crate. Too often one hears the boast
that the tourist passing through fiddle
harbor. N. H.. has at his command as
great a choice Of viands as at the st.
Reckless or the Walledoff In New York.
The choice may be there, but quality in
variably suffers under the load Of guam
tity.
The tourist per se is bent on pleasure.
the pursuit Of health. or both. Whichever
reason accounts for his presence In
hotel. he will In 20 per cent Of the cases
care more that the eggs and vegetables
that q choice of fancy salads is offered
or that three varieties Of oysters. OF
doubtful birthplace. head the menu. It
would surprise many hotel men to hear
the comments Of the returning tourists
on this question. The form Of remark
may vary slightly. but the intent is al
most invariably the same. A fair example
Is: II can certainly recommend the Red
Oaks at Joneshayen. because you can
count on getting delicious fresh milk. but
serve a cold storage chicken, and al
though the choice Of dishes is not large
everything Is good"
number Of hotel men are coming to
realize this. particularly those with the
smaller establishments. and in conse-
Quence are building up q reputation OF
the most lasting character among those
who will come back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11
Virginia's Good Law.

The state Of Virginia has endeavored
to deal with the subject through legisla-
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One Requisite.
in Hcrald-Tranxcrtnt

From the Pebria Herald Transcript.
Shirt-sleeve diplomacy is all right, but
diplomats should not forget that 1t calls
Tor clean shirt.
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Ask Fair Price.

With an excellent average Of cleanli-
ness and good average OF food. what
more can the tourist ask?
He can ask that he be charged a fair
price only for accommodations received.
and can rightfully demand that his bill
shall be on the same scale az that Of
those guests arriving sans automobile.
This demand il too often not granted.
and unfortunately the evil practice seems
to be spreading rather than diminishing.
There can be but one Of two results
either the touring game will sicken and
die. or travel and trade will naturally
gravitate to those localities and hostel
ries where the tourist may expect
square deal.
Never was there a more fragrant exam
ple Of killing the goose that laid the gold
en- egg than this system Of charging all.
and q little bit more, than the trafflc will
bear.
There Is a small percentage Of tourists
who are willing to pay s., SIC. $12 and
even SIS a day; but 1t Is very small
percentage. and only q few Of these will
come back This latter is the i'm
portant feature. as every hotel man
knows the comfortable feeling engendered
by the repeat order for the same rooms
next summer. without this clientele the
necessity for expensive advertising arises
in order to attract q new line Of victims
to foot the bills.
No man likes to feel that he has been
''stung," and no man IL 80 rich that he
cares to pay SO for hve-dollar-room or
81 for . fifty-cent lunch. He may not
voice his protest, but the feeling OF re-
sentiment is there.
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How Tourist Is Stung.

This brings up the most important point
of all. Your tourist may merely resent
being overcharged. provided he knows all
the other guests are dancing to the same
tune, but he will never forgive or forget
the downright swindle OF being charged
a tariff and a half because he arrives In
buster and goggles. There 10 q good and
legitimate reason why concessions in price
should be made to the cloth and why a
special rate should be allowed CONNER
cial travellers. but Is there any possible
reason why Mr.. Jones and his wife should
step out Of the train and spend the night
at the Manse for s.. while Mr.. Smith and
his wife In the next room will be relieved
of 50 before re-entering their sixteen
horsepower runabout in the morning? Mr..
Smith probably doesn't know about this
trifiing distinction and will only grumble
q little at the extortion. Next week, how
even he and Mrs. Smith find the Manse
the only place to stop in order to avoid
q night on the train. They are assigned
to the same room and In the morning he
calls for his bill while looking over the
timetable. At first he thinks the rate has
come down to ~: next. he realizes that
instead the rates went up last week be-
cause he bore the stamp of the automo-
bile fraternity: thirdly. he once and for
ever cuts the Manse or his visiting list;
fourthiy, he tells his experience to all his
friends. and. lastly. he makes up his
mind that there are certain drawbacks
to touring that spoil the game for him.
One OF the dangers Of this disease IL
that the infection Is spreading to all
classes Of establishments. One Million
aire recently declared he had cut Maine
able inn. where he was compelled to
lunch, he was charged Is cents for the
table d'hote meal which his right hand
neighbor obtained for 30 cents.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-31
Changes In Parcel Post Rules.

The parcel post rules have al
ready been materially changed as to
the classification of what may be
mailed under the new regulations
and it is generally believed by those
in charge of the system that with it's
growth many additional changes will
be made and that possibly consider
able reduction will be made in the
rates for the local and perhaps one
or two other zones. The first change
ordered relates largely to the rate on
printed matter, classifying as fourth
class matter order forms, address
tags, report forms, letter and bill
heads, insurance and legal forms,
blank check books, receipt books and
other forms partially in print; cata-
logues in which are bound two or
more order forms or having samples
of merchandise permanently attach
ed them can be mailed at the fourth
class rate: while printed matter re-
lating TO an article of merchandise
which 1t accompanies Is regarded as
descriptive of the article and is per-
missible, as is printed on an article or
merchandise or It's wrapper or on a
label pasted to 1t in such manner as
TO form an integral part, of it.
The second order allows the mail
ing Of boxes on which the covers are
ca nai1ab nr oprawod fhof Tho camp
can be easily removed to permit ex-
animation of the contents; post cards
either blank or bearing pictures or
printing on the message side, sent in
bulk; samples OF grain, potatoes,
beans, ETC., sent for purposes other
than planting go at the parcel post
rate. while seeds, cuttings, roots and
plants go at the special rate of one
cent for each two ounces or fractions
of two ounces regardless of distance,
but must be prepaid by parcel post
stamps Under this order merchan-
disc may be sent as first class matter
with ordinary postage stamps provid-
ing the packages are sealed or other
wise closed against inspection. Par
eel post stamps cannot be usel to pay
postage on parcels or other matter
addressed to foreign countries, in
cluding Canada, Cuba, Mexico and
the Republic of Panama. II Is hoped
the next change will include books
and all printed matter in the classifi-
cation as,parcel post matter.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-31
Road Commissioners Meet.

The board of road commissioners con
sisting of Chairman Amos Parmenter
Lee Head and Harry Byerly was in ses'
sion Saturday, at the court house. The
purpose Of the meeting was to sign up
the surveys of the state reward roads
already made by County Surveyor Yer.
non Royce, and to talk over the bust
ness of the board in general.
In all there will be about 90 miles of
road built next summer. Of this 10
miles has been surveyed by Mr.. Royce,
and after being signed up by the board.
blue print of it will be sent to the
state highway commissioner. The bal
ance of the road to be built, which in
cludes a trunk line from Perry to
Owosso, will be Surveyed as soon as
Mr.. Royce can get to do the work.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-31
Death Of Mrs. Eunioe Tucker

Mrs. Eunice Tucker, aged rs years,
passed away Sunday morning at 2:20
o'clock at the home Of her son, Deward
Tucker, 14i7 Youngs street, with whom
she made her home. Paralysis was the
cause of death. The funeral was held
Tuesday at 2:30 o'clock, from the Haw-
kins school in Caledonia. Rev. j. g..
York officiating.
Mrs Tucker was born in Canada and
thirty. five years ago removed to San
lilac county where she lived for ten
years, after which she came to Shia-
wassee county to reside.
Deceased Is survived by nine chill
dren. Mrs. Emma Shook Of Hazelton |;
John Tucker and Isaac Brslev of Flush
ing; William and Arthur Tucker Of
Flint; Edward Tucker Of this city, and
james. George and Charles Tucker,
who are travelling outside Of Michigan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-31
Pulver & Pond.

Seth q. Pulver of this city, and Van
r. Pond of Detroit, have formed a law
partnership under the firm name OF
Pulver d Pond. with offices in the
rooms now occupied by Mr.. Pulver.
Mr.. Pond. who is not a stranger in this
city or county, having resided here for
several years previous to his removal
to Detroit ten years ago, will come ia
Owosso the first of next week and will
be much pleased to greet his old friends
at the firms offices over the Citizens
Savings Bank.
For ten years Mr. Pond has been chief
clerk in the U. S. pension agency at
Detroit, earning for himself. by his
efficiency and original methods, the
reputation of being the most efficient
chief clerk in the eighteen agencies
throughout the country, other chief
clerks being frequently sent to him for
instruction. With the closing of these
agencies and the removal of the same
~ w Voohih6OohS hf. L ouu uoCiuou bO
resign and enter upon the practice of
law, although he was assured of an ad.
yancement in the service and was very
strongly urged by his superiors to &C.
cept Washington position. He pre-.
ferred his profession, however, believing
that the same expenditure Of energy
and faithfulness to the work entrusted
to him will in the long run prove more
satisfactory than the government SER
vice. Mr.. Pond was known while here
as good lawyer, one to whom a client
could trust his interests with the assur.
ance that they would be honestly cared
for and his return to the city will be a
source of satisfaction to many of his
former clients.
As is we'll known, Mr.. Pulver has a
large business aud with the coming of
Mr.. Pond there is no doubt but that the
same will be still further increased as
the firm will command the confidence
and respect of wide circle of people
Both gentlemen are to be congratu-
Iatad
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-31
Lived All His Life In Cerunna.

Charles Hathaway, a lifelong resident
of Corunna, died Friday at his home on
Woodwork etreet, following a long i'll
ness. While Mr.. Hathaway's death
was not unexpected the news of his de-
mise came as. quite shock to his
friends, and lsorrow being universally
expressed over the loss Corunna has
sustained.
Mr.. Hathaway was born in Corunna
80 years ago, and had watched with
much pride its growth and prosperity.
He was ever an earnest worker for the
city's good, and man respected and
liked by all. He was active in Masonic
circles previous to his illness.
Surviving the.deceased are his widow
and four children. They are, Arthur
and Manning Of Detroit, and Misses
Barbara and Carroll of Corunna. He
also leaves two brothers, Fred and Will
liam Hathaway Of Detroit, and two
sisters, Mrs. Bell Hc over and Mrs. M.
Mider, also of Detroit.
The funeral was held Sunday after
noon at 1 80 at the home, Rev. Doty
officiating.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-31
Bean Jobbers Meet.

Fred Welch of this city, president Of
the Michigan Bean Jobbers associa-
ton, attended the annual meeting of
the association held in Detroit this
week. Plans to incorporate the asso-
citation were perfected and considerable
time spent in discussing the probable
change in the duty on beans to be in
corporated in the proposed new tariff
bill, the members expressing the hope
that the present rate of As cents will
not be lowered. According to w. j..
Orr, of Bsyport, removal of the duty
would result in the importation into
the United States of foreign grown
beans and would mean reduction of
from 80 to 30 cents per bushel to the
Michigan producer.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-31
Death of w. B. Mccall.

Relatives here received news Sunday
Of the death at his home in Grand Rap.
ids, of William B. Mccall, a former
resident of this city, Mr. Mccall was
53 years old and had been sick for about
q week. The remains arrived here We'd
nesday afternoon at 1870, and we're
taken Immediately to the First NJ. E.
church. where funeral services were
conducted by Rev. J. s. Steininger.
Deceased was son of Mrs John Nc
Call of this city. Besides his widow,
and his mother, he leaves three chill.
dren, Misses Nellie and Myrtle and
Glen Mccall; brother, Harry Mccall,
South Shiawassee street; and three sis
ters, Mrs. F. Brown of Caledonia town
ship, and Mrs. Lillian Oliver and Mrs.
George Love Of Owosso township.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-31
Death of Edwin w. lusk.

Edwin w. Lusk, highly respect
ed citizen Of this city, died suddenly
about o'clock Friday evening, at his
home. 209 North Elm street. Heart
trouble, following an attack of pros
tatic trouble, caused death. Though
Mr. Lusk had been feeling badly for
about two weeks, he was not COM
PEELED to give up his work uMtil
Wednesday morning of this week
DR.. !. S. Loree of Ann Arbor, arrives
shortly after the patient died, Friday
evening. 1t was intended to perform
an operation Saturday morning.
Deceased was born in Newark, n,
Y, in 1852, and had livedsin Owugsci
for 25 years. He was a member OF
the Forester and Woodmen lodges,
and was held in high regard by many
friends. He had been employed Tor
several years as salesman at the store
of w. f. Hall & Son.
Surviving are his widow and ONE
daughter, Miss Aline Lusk'of Owos-
so; one brother, Walter Lusk of NJ
Pleasant; and two sisters, Mrs. Ent-
ma Roseboon' of Los Angeles, Calif-.
and Mrs. Flora Mellen, whose placs
of residence is unknown.
The funeral was held Monday, Rev
A J. Holland officiating.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-31
Shiawassee Sportsmen's Banquet

Preliminary arrangements for the
annual banquet of the Shiawassee Coun-
ty Sportsmen's association, to be held
on February 81, were made at a meet
ing of the officers of the association,
held at the Office of g. E. Pardee, Fri
day night. The function will be held
at the Wildermuth hotel, and three or
four outside speakers will be secured.
Among them will be a member of the
biological survey at Washington.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-31
Death Of Henry Schneider.

Henry Schneider, aged 80 years,
died at 1:15 Wednesday afternoon at
his home, 913 Fletcher street, after
an illness of five years with spine
trouble. The funeral will be held on
Saturday at 1 o'clock at the home
and at LAS at Salem's Lutheran
church, Rev. T. G. Hahn officiating.
Interment in Oak Hill cemetery.
Deceased was born in Fisherville,
Ont, and had lived in Owosso for the
past IA years.
Surviving are his widow and two
children, Carl and Arthur; ais faith
er, John Schneider and three broth
ers, Edward, Oscar and Theodore
Schneider, all of Owosso Mr.. Sen
neider was a member of Salem's g
Lutheran church, and Of the various
church societies.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-31
Wants S25, 600 from M. U. T.

Action to recover damages to the
amount of $4,000 was started in the
circuit court Monday, by Mrs. Gather.
inc Titcomb, through her attorney, P.
V. Gadola Of this city. The Michigan
United Traction Co! is made the de-
fendant. Mrs. Titcomb Is suing for
compensation for injuries sustained in
getting off one of.the company's cars on
West Main street last Fourth of July.
According to the bill of particulars,
the controller on the car was broken
and it was necessary for it to back up
to Owosso from Corunna. Mrs. Tit
comb was on the car and while she was
getting off the vehicle at the corner of
Elm and Main streets, it started sud-
denly. She was thrown forward, strik-
ing man who had just alighted, and
the impact threw her under the car.
To avoid going under the wheels. she
caught hold Of the steps and was dragged
for about 30 feet.
Mrs. Titcomb claims to have received
internal injuries of permanent nature.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-31
THE ARTHUR WARD CO.

Occupying Its New Quarters In tho
Minor Buiding-Formal open.
Ing Within Few Days.
For week past the Arthur Ward
Co. has been moving it's large stock of
furniture, hardware, ETC., from the
stores it has occupied since the COM
pany was organized, on Main street
west, to its new home in the s. s.
Miner building at the corner of Wash
ington and Main streets. The Com
pany is to occupy the entire first and
second floors and basement and part
of the third and fourth floors, making
splendid display space for the line of
goods Several days will be required
to arrange the stock and II AXE ready for
active business.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-31
Telegraph Money Rate Less.

A new tariff has been announced by
the Western Union that after March
it will cost less than formerly to send
money by telegraph. In sums of $25 or
less money can be sent for premium
over the regular telegraph toll amount
ing to 25 cents. The reduction applies
all the way up the line, and amounts to
a considerable sum when large or fre-
quent sums are telegrsphed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-31
Poultry Week at the M. A. G.

With program on which are listed
some of the best poultrymen in the
country, poultry week is to be observed
at the Agricultural College, Feb. 1915,
and at the same time the fifth annual
poultry show held under the auspices
of the college is to take place. The list
of subjects to be discussed by the speak
ers are all along practical lines, and
the meeting will undoubtedly be one of
profit to all who may attend.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-31
Denies Divorce.

Judge Miner, in the circuit court,
Saturday, refused a divorce to Jessie
Palmer from Melvin Palmer both Of
Vernon, and also refused one on the
defendants cross bill, deciding that
sufficient grounds had not been shown
by either of them.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-31
Postmasters Reappointed.

President Taft has sent to the senate
the appointment of Chas H. Stevens of
Perry, and Hugh w. Parker of Bancroft
as postmasters for the ensuing four
years. In years of service these gentle.
men are among the Oldest in the county
and both have excellent records with
the post Office department as efficient
officers. Owing to the deadlock in the
senate there is quite a question as to
their confirmation, but one postmaster
having been confirmed at the present
session.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-01-31

The Office of L. j. Allen engineer ot
the department of maintenance Of way,
of the Ann Arbor railroad, is being
moved from the rooms occupied for q
year past in the Stafford block TO rooms
in the new Ann Arbor station. 1t is
not expected the station will be conf
pleted throughout for. occupancy befcrs
April 1st. A plan to open the new
building with reception rendered ty
the citizens of Owosso to the officials OK
the road Is being considered and wiz
probably be carried out il 1t is agree.
able TO the latter.
Alex. II. Mosher Of this city, was ous
of the graduates from the Michigsr
College of Chiroprsctic In Grand Rap
ids, Thursday evening.