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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
Hamm-Soott.

The marriage of Miss Katherine
Hamm of Owosso, and Christopher
Scott of Garland, was solemnized at
10 o'clock Monday morning at st.
Paul's church parsonage. Rev. FIR.
Slane officiating MIR. and Mrs. ]. II
Robbins attended the bride and groom.
After short trip Mr. and Mrs Scott
will be at home in Garland.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
Pvthians Move.

OwOsso Lodge Knights of Pythias
has moved from the Family Theatre
building to the rooms over Grinnell
Bros music store. The lodge intended
to buy the Schleider building but un-
fortunate conditions made it impossible
to make payments and the lodge will
use smaller quarters for few months
at least.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
Underground Wire Ordinance.

An ordinance compelling all COM
panies using wires to place them under
ground in the paved business district,
was introduced at Mondays council
meeting, but was laid on the table for
one week, when it will probably be
passed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
Death Of James Odel.

James Odel aged so years, for many
years we'll known and highly res
pected citizen of Owosso, died Wednes-
dav at his home on Ball street after an
illness of two weeks. He was born in
Canada, coming to Owosso from Grass
Lake, Mich He had been engaged in
the sale of gravel and sand.
Surviving him are his widow, one
son Floyd and one daughter Mrs. b.
Rsynor, both Of Lansing. The funeral
will be held Saturday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
Grange Rally at Henders on.

There will be an all day meeting of
grangers at Henderson, Monday, March
2, 1914. j. G. Ketchum, master of the
state grange will be present. Hazel
Green Grange held special meet
ing Wednesday evening, Feb. 25th, to
make preparations for the rally.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
MASON HELD FOR TRIAL
Fox s. Mason official Must Defend
Criminal Charge.

Edward l.. Mason former vice. .presi.
dent of the Fox & Mason Co. of Co.
runna. was bound over to the Oakland
circuit court, Wednesday. on a charge
of misrepresenting the financial condi.
tion OF the company in obtaining loan.
George ID. Mason testified that the
statement on which the loan was secured
was prepared by his brother Edward,
as he was sick at the time.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
Last Week to Pay Taxes

The council has extended the time for
paying taxes until the last Of the wees.
Saturday, Feb. 2sth, will positively bs
the last day. We urge you TO come Of
once, as the last of the week will be
hard to attend to you promptly. ADJ
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27

The M. U. T. Company is making q
change in this city due to the new
freight service in Corunna. Justin
Edwards, who recently moved here
from Washington, d. c., has been Sc
cured to act as ticket agent in the local
Office. Robert A. Barnett, manager Of
the local Cffices, will open q freight
Office in the rear of the car barns on
Corunna avenue.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
Refundins Bonds Sold.

The city council accepted. Monday
the bid of M Coy & Co. of Chicago, to
pay $81 premium for $1,000 of city re-
funding bonds with interest fixed at .
per cent.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
EXAMINING FOR
EQUALIZATION
State Tax Commission Men Prepar-
ing Data For Shiawassee County
Valuation.

Examiners sent by the state tax com.
mission are working IN this county
preparing data to present to the state
board OF equalization which meets in
August. The present valuation is $2O..
273,OOO and will probably be raised.
The examiners get lists of transfers
with prices ani then examine the pro-
perties securing basis for the general
valuation of the county in this way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
A Planet With Speed.

When Shakespeare made the statement
that this world is all stage
He pictured what we must regard as
quite q different age;
An age when men gave study to the roles
they undertook
And forms and courtesies prevailed Wnlch
none might overlook.
The merry villagers came forth in song
upon the green;
The aristocracy with easy grace OBJ
served the scene.
There was in truth a deal of superficial
show.
And the action of the drama, though in
tense, was often slow.
At present we are going at swiftly
modern pace;
There's real ginger in the troop they call
The Human Race.
The trolley cars are buzzing and the
lights are all ablaze.
And we do in twenty minutes work that
formerly took days.
We take our pleasures swiftly and our
griefs are soon forgot;
No permanent emotion animates our
earthly lot,
And we're forced to the conclusion that
the days Of long ago
Have vanished and the world is now a
moving picture show.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
The Fight Against Cancer.

News that cures Of cancer have been
effected abroad by means of A-rays
comes while the efficacy of radium as a
curative agency against that disease is
under general discussion in this country,
in connection with the endeavor Of the
Secretary of the Interior to secure the
presumption of all radium-bearing lands
by the government 1t will be an in
estimable boon to humanity If in truth
the X-rays. which can be produced with
out limit and at comparatively no cost,
prove to be trustworthy method of cur
ing or checking the mysterious ailment
that destroys so many lives annually.
But even with SO powerful remedial
factor at hand, the major problem in
fighting the cancer scourge remains to be
solved. The cause of the disease and
the means of its incubation are yet to
be discovered. Until those questions are
answered cancer will continue to occur
and. owing to its nature, will develop
steaithily until serious injury has been
wrought upon the system of the victim.
The cure then is merely a fighting OF
the effects and does not reach the root OF
the evil There need be no fear, how
ever, that success in the development OF
effective remedies of this nature will
check the researches Of those who are
seeking the initial seed of the trouble
and means to prevent the infection. Nc
more important laboratory endeavor /.
now in progress. and success may be ex
pected In the light Of the remarkabl.
achievements Of the past two decades IL
bacteriology.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
Filipinos Need Us.

Journal Of the American Asiatic Association.
Ex.president Taft is ALWAYS at his hest
when discoursing on a subject 40 near his
heart as the future of the Philippine
archineIapo and he has seldom been
heard To better advantage than in the
addresses elsewhere renorted He had
nothing but scorn for the idea that even
the edncated minority Of the F'ilipinos
were nla1ifiad r. DISCHARGE tbe duties
which would fall tn the governing class
of an indenendent renublic. AS MT. Taft
mt II tbe small educated class needs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
The Lesson Repeated.

Another big fire caught WASHINGTON
last evening and cost a heavy sum Of
damages. and at tho same time Illus
trated anew tho dangerously narrow mar
gin on which the District is working In
the matter of fire fighting. Five alarms
were sounded. summoning altogether
twenty-three Of the total thirty-cight fac
tors. This left the greater part of the
District virtually unprotected during sew
eral hours, and it would have been i'm.
possible to combat a fire OF major siz.
II II had broken out at any time during
the night. 1t cannot be said that in this
case the firemen could have left the first
fire to fight the second, for at no time up
to at least o'clock in the morning-seven
hours or moro after the first alarm
soundcd-would 1t have been safe to
lessen the force. When the fire was at
Its height. with twenty-t three companies
on duty, there remained for service
throughout all the remainder OF the Dis
trict, covering an area of many square
miles and embracing immense property
values. only seven steamers, four chemi-
Gals. four trucks and the fire boat.
The solution of this problem is the in
stdiiduoh VI q iisH pi Sseuio oci'iSc al
the business section, permitting swift,
and effective concentration of water upon
any point within the area thus protected
and the distribution of the existing
steamers through the residential sec.
ton, with gradual replacement by motor
pumps. With this equipment Washing
ton will be comparatively secure against
the fire menace. Its fire losses are now
extraordinarily low. on the average
though two big blazcs recently suffered
have brought up the totals to unusually
large figures. The city has never suffered
a general Sronfagration, and it is to b.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
tongue, he should stir things from But.

tongue, he should stir things from But.
falo to the Battery.
II Mr.. Root stands for reelection things
should hum. He has never sought office
at the hands Of the people. and is popu-
larly appraised as a little too austere
for everyday wear But this may be
mistaken appraisement as respects MS
home people. With his dander up. ne
might prove in a wrestle with Mr.. Hearst
q lively and engaging figure.
AS Mr.. Hearst is on the most cordial
terms with Gov. Glynn and was very
influential in behalf Of John Purroy
Mitchell for mayor. It is suggested he may
have the assistance of both those OIL
Gals in his senatorial campaign.
And yet there are things to be con-
sidered in that connection. Mr.. Mitchell
is supporter of the national administra-
ton, and Mr.. Hearst is not. Mr.. Wilson
practically made Mr.. Mitchell mayor. At
Baltimore last year Mr.. Heart was q
Clark man, and since March has said
some sharp things in dispraise OF both
Mr.. Wilson and Mr.. Bryan. NOW II
Mr.. Wilson should turn down his thumb,
would Mr.. Mitchell help send Mr.. Hearst
to the Senate? Probably not.
AS for Gov. Glynn, he is free-handed,
and disposed to be his own man In all
matters. Speaking recently in reply to q
question, he expressed good will for MI.
Wilson and good wishes for his success
in office, but added as ito his notion OF
his own duties: II believe the state OF
New York is too big to be. the tail to the
national administrators kite" So that
II Gov Glynn sympathizes with MI
Hearst's senatorial ambition and can help
him realize 1t, he need not stay his hand
because of any feeling against Mr.. Hearst
Mr. Wilson may entertain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
Uncle Sans Fighting Establishment

Gen. Woods statement about the IN.
preparedness of the army for war is moi
exactly news, but 1t Is worthy of very
serious attention at this time. Mention
has been made before of our inadequate
equipment ashore. But nothing has come
of it. Will anything come of it now?
Nor has the Information been confined
to the family circle. SO to say. We are
so frank about our public affairs that
outsiders have known military conditions
here. Other powers-and particularly
those with their eyes on us-can tell the
number of our guns and the contents OF
our powder chests as accurately as the
number of our ships. 1t has grown to
be familiar story.
Need there be any wonder, therefore,
that President Huerta treats US almost
jocularly about our warnings to him?
Need he feel any anxiety while we are
in our present condition?
Need we wonder that the mob in Japan
coddles Huerta's special messenger. and
bids Mexico stand up to that big buffer
and duffer of North America:
Need we wonder that Great Britain,
Germany and Japan have sent ships to
Mexican waters to look out for their in
that our attitude toward Mexico proceeds
somewhat from our unpreparedness for a
firm and aggressive stand?
An important point in the business is
that We do not learn from experience.
When our complications with Spain be-
gan, and war over Cuba threatened. we
were unprepared for hostilities even
with as feeble a power as Spain. The
latter chapter Of Mr.. McKinley's appar-
ent hesitation was only a mask. He
knew that war was inevitable, but that
we could not drop the hat Immediately.
Although peace negotiations continued.
preparations for a conflict were hurried
from the day the Maine went down; and
when we took the field we were ready.
Fortunately for us, those preparations
were easily made, and, fortunately also
for US, Spain was even more unprepared
than We. Her army in Cuba had been
foiled even by the Cubans; while the ships
she sent over to resist US were not of the
best, and were poorly manned. After
they cleared the mouth of Santiago har-
Dor, they were easily disposed Of in the
runaway that followed.
Even If this Mexican business eases
up-and everybody hopes it may-Con-
gress should not neglect at this session
to put our fighting establishment. both
ashore and afioat, into fighting shape.
For, with gunless men and powderless
guns, the Fellowship the Friendship
and the "Pifle' cease to be joke
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
Kansas.

You can always get a rise out of Kan
sas. No matter the issue. she always
wants, and will have, her say. Organ
lied in commotion, she has been In COM
motion ever since, and is now In commo-
ton. Long live Kansas!
Mr.. Bristow and Mr.. Murdoch are as
pirants for the Senate. Until the Payne
tariff revision became an issue. both were
straightout republicans-for sound money,
protection and all the rest of it.
But the Payne revision unsettled their
republicanism. Both fought that meas
ure in the making and denounced it after
completion. Mr.. Bristow in the Senate
and Mr.. Murdoch in the House saw in
their party's program surrender to the
interests But their protests were I'M
awaiting.
Last year both were anti-Taft before
the Chicago convention. After Mr.. TART
had been renominated, Mr.. Bristow sim
ply lost interest in the campaign, while
Mr. Murdoch followed Mr.. Roosevelt out
of the republican party and became
full-antlered bull mooser. He supported
Mr.. Roosevelt for President.
Today Mr.. Bristow is an active republic
can again, and wishes that party success
In its efforts to return to power. He
wants to succeed himself in the Senate
as a republican. He asks support on the
proposition that the party has shaken on
its old leadership, and Is entirely worthy
of confidence again.
Mr. Murdoch stands pat on his pro-
gressivism. He adheres to his contention
Of last year, that both of the old parties
cf kI,a re nd
that the hope of the country lies in the
bull moose party. He asks for support
as the bull moose candidate.
Does this contest foreshadow another
democratic senator from Kansas: The
democrats of the state are in good con-
dition. Mr.. Wilson in Office seems to be
acceptable to them. They have regis
tered no protest against either the New
Freedom" or the new leadership, and if
they stand together cannot they win
against divided opposition?
Time was when Kansas rolled up enor-
nous republican majorities. and at that
time the party could have spared many
votes on election day and still won. Fiji
teen or twenty thousand men sulking, or
throwing away their ballots in support Of
some impossible candidate or issue, would
not have changed the complexion Of
things.
But what Of this time? Kansas shows
the change everywhere apparent in poll
tics. Old lines have disappeared, and
the new ones run irregularly. What per
cent of the anti-administration voters
agree with Mr.. Bristow. that the republic
can party is again worthy. and what per
cent with Mr.. Murdoch, that it is still
unworthy, Of support? On that issue, and
under such leadership, the year in Kan
sas should be a hummer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
As to Direct Government.
From the indianapolis News.

There is no more direct reason that the
average citizen should govern himself,
rs the saying is, directly than that he
should make his own shoes and clothes
More than that. democracy. In regard
to which there is today SO much foolish
talk. does not contemplate any such
thing. Recent statistics have proved con-
clusively that the multiplication either
of elections or of the subjects to be
voted on results in great decrease In
the size of the vote cast. Men must
have time to tend their own affairs, and
even the most patriotic of them find II
Impossible 70 get ume LOT detailed CON
willing and eager to vote for certain
great political principles, and to decide
as to who is the best man to carry
them into effect. AS to the rest, they
turn 1t over to representatives and agents
precisely as they hire tailors to make
their clothes and shoemakers to make
their shoes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
The Chautauqua Idea.
From the Philadelphia Press.

The Chautauqua idea has grown and
spread SO greatly since its birth on the
shores Of New York lake in the sum
mer meetings of people bent on uniting
instruction with recreation, that those
still outside of its influence are greatly
surprised by occasional manifestations of
It's size and Importance. The Hebrews APP
prove theidea and have created chau-
tauqua Of their own, which is just now
celebrating In this city its twentieth
anniversary. Under the system the
wisest and best who have a message TO
deliver can multiply their audiences and
those who wish to learn can hear in
turn the ablest and most persuasive
speakers In the land.
While some features Of the chautauuua
have excited some criticism. there is no
question that ii is an admirable nstru
ment for the instruction and entertain.
ment of the people, particularly of thos,
who living In smaller places are cut off
from the many entertainments of great
city. 1t also gives IL splendid opportunity
to the man who desires and is able to
impress his ideas and views upon the
people. to accomplish that purpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08

devoutly prayed that it will never expert
ence such a horror. But with its present
equipment, scarcely adequate to fight one
big fire, it is in constant danger Of such a
visitation, which only such a plan as
that suggested will render improbable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
Reporting Progress.

"How are you getting on in society,"?
"First rate" replied Mr.. CumroN.
observe that we are inviting an entirely
different set of people from those who
came To our first party. And instead oil
Laughing and enjoying themselves they
stand around awhile and then say. Hooo
night We've had charming evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
Art of Oratory.

81 suppose you have been giving your
people out home something to THINK
about"
..No," replied Senator Sorghum, Il have
been telling them funny stories TO keep
them from thinking"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08

Detroit is likely to DO overrun with
men looking for work. The announce
fnent OF an automobile manufacturer of
a profit-sharing plan was mistaken for a
Help Wanted advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08

GyIn order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence, letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed to any individual connected
with the ONCE, but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial Business Department, according
to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
The Pet Of the Cuisine.

You say your cook is treasure!
YES; and splendid judge of food. we
have to let her off four evenings week
SO that she can go out and eat at res
taurant'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08

Ithaca, N. Y, is threatened with an
epidemic of mumps. An opportunity
offers itself for another subscription IN
the cause of medical science from Mr.
Rockefeller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08

| Huerta seems to think that interna-
tional differences might be disposed OF
by inviting the President Of the United
| States to come outside and have a per-
sonal encounter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08

! Aviators who are seeing how many
somersaults they can turn while in an
aeroplane must be credited with going
far toward turning the atmosphere into
\ a circus ring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08

The bull moose party may depend on
Gov. Hiram johnson to keep it in evil
dence, even II its distinguished originator
| is away off in South America
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08

PAYABLE in advance-by mail postage nrepaid.
Daily, Sunday included one month. 60 cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted. one month. 40 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday Star. 81. 40 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08

The Balkan states are now having a
battle with the money-lenders which lacks
the stimulating glory Of actual warfare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08

The hard winter prophets this year
have not even had reasonable support
from the laws of chance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08

The theory that the public is clamor-
ing for lower rates is not borne out by
Pullman car conditions. The upper bcrths,
though cheaper. are never in demand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08

The curio hunters may very, easily
mako the manuscript Of a will more
valuable than the property it devised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08

The hard grind of making the Happy
New Year wishes come true is now in
progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Duty, Not a Privilege.

"Does YOUR wife let you carry latch
key?"
'.She makes me carry 1t" repleo WI
Meekton. Both her hands are always
full of speeches and documents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08

A recent theory seems to be that a
poisoned needle is better than no excuse
at all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08

The Evening Star with the Sunday morning
edition. Is delivered by carriers within the city
at As cents per month"; daily only. % cents per
month. Sunday only. 20 cents per month. Orders
may he sent by mall. or phone Main 244O
Collection is made by carrier at the end Of each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08

Entered as secondclass mail matter at the post
Office at Washington. d. @.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
A Seasonable Confession.

We sing about the wintry snow
And vow its joys are many.
But just the same-oh, whisper low
We're glad there isn't any.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08

New York ONCE: Tribune Building.
Chicago Once: First National Bank Building.
European Office: Regent ST.. London. England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-08
Two Days of Special Prices ON HOuScfurniShiI

$3.aS Gas Radia-
tors, fou r-column
size, heavy base and
top. nicely nickel
plated. lifted with
patent gas burners,
" arra n I e d per-
feet heat c."
ere, P-'"