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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-12-21


copyright. 1917. Western Newspaper Union)
"Throw it Why don't you throw
1T? Ho! Ho! Leftyl Why, you
couldn't hit the side of barn five feet
away!"'
Thus a tormenting urchin, lodging
land retreating from the presence Of
the wrathful little miss he was mock
Ing Nellie Ross. Lefty" was becom-
ing hated nickname to the neat,
pretty child, who would incline to am
bidextrous usages, despite discipline
at home and ridicule at school.
Patience had ceased to be virtue
and the teacher had punished Nellie
for persisting in using her slate pencil
with her left hand. The shy, shame
faced pupil had been sentenced to
stand the cynosure of the whole school
with that persistent left hand held
aloft for five minutes. Again, she was
compelled to hold it In her apron
pocket through the entire session.
They did not break Nellie of her
within, habit or misfortune, whichever
It was. They nearly broke her tender
little heart, however, as her heaving
breast, her eyes filled with angry tears
showed. The urchin had leased her to
the last point of human endurance.
Nellie had seized q clod of earth. She
gave it a vigorous fling as her tormen-
tor lodged behind some bushes. Over
past them, leaving the enemy scath-
less, the missile sped.
CRASH
The youngster darted out Of view of
the schoOlhouse. Nellie, appalled, as
she heard the Jingle and clatter of
breaking glass, sank among the shell
ter Of some bushes, fairly crushed at
this new misfortune.
4 "You sneak" greeted the cause of
all this commotion, and manly young
fellow, Arnold Wayne, stayed his
course with jerk. "Tormenting a
little girl! Say, If you so much as
breathe a word about Nellie breaking
that window, I'll break your head"
Then young Wayne gave his captive
A-vigorous shake, flung him headlong
into bramble bush and with a resO-
lutte face started straight across the
playground to face Miss Elwood. the
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-12-21

cross-grained schoolmistress, who had
come outside of the study room and
stood gazing at the shattered pane.
'T'll pay for it," said Arnold simply.
"Why, Arnold, l am surprised at
you," voiced Miss Elwood sternly. "A
bad example from one ! have boosted
Of as my most dutiful pupil"
sit was an accident" said Arnold,
and the schoolmistress was compelled
to accept the situation indulgently.
Arnold went back to the greenery
fringing the edge ofrthe school grounds.
He pushed his way among the shrub
berry. Seated on the ground, shrink
ing amid some bushes, was Nellie. her
face was covered with her hands and
she was sobbing distractedly.
Arnold sat down beside her. He
gently lifted her hands from her tear
stained face.
Don't cry any more, Nellie" he
pleaded, with the reassuring condo
lence of an older person. NAT Dyson
won't trouble you again and as to the
broken window, Miss Elwood thinks l
broke 1t and I am to pay for It,"
''You-you took the blame for that u
faltered Nellie, her soul lifting from
its Indebtedness at this realization OF
a manly sacrifice.
"Of course" answered Arnold light
ly. "Girls aren't made to stand blame.
Boys are able to. You mustn't let
; trifes bother you so, Nellie. When the
scholars notice that they do, they love
to keep on teasing YOU"
"Oh, you are the noblest friend
ever had I" cried Nellie, In q flesh out
burst of emotion.
4, Arnold put his arm about her. Her
\ golden head sank to his shoulder. he
felt like some chivalric knight OK old
at this evidence Of her confidence In
him and her liking for him. Soon ne
had her quIeted and quite smiling, !.
Teacher says she is going to paint
my left hand black IL don't stop using
It," Nellie told him. Perhaps II l had
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-12-21

Notice of Special Assessment No. 155 for
Sprinkling the Paved Streets During the
Season Of 1917.
To all Whom it May Concern:
Pursuant to a resolution of the Commits
sion of the City of Owosso at session held
upon the 26th day of November, A. ID. 1917,
notice is hereby given that the special as
sessment heretofore made by the City AS
SCISSOR for the purpose of defraying that por-
ton of the costs which the Commission decid-
ed should be paid and borne by special as
sessment for the sprnkling of the paved
street during the season of 1917, is now on file
in my office for public inspection. The Com
mission of the City of Owosso will meet at
its regular session on Monday, December "a,
A. d. 1917, at 80 o'clock in the afternoon
to review the special assessment and hear any
objections to any assessment which may be
made by any person deeming himself ag-
grieved thereby.
Dated, November 20, 1917.
II. BANCROFT,
City Clerk.
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Notice Of Special Assessment No. ISL for
the Construction of Sidewalks During the
Season of 1917.

Pursuant to q resolution of the Commits
sion of the City of Owosso at a session held
upon the 26th day Of November, A. d. 1917.
notice is hereby given that the special as
sessment heretofore made by the City As
portion of the costs which the Commission
decided should be paid and borne by specitl
assessment for the construction of sidewalks
during the season of 1917 is now file in my
Office for public inspection. The Commission
of the City of Owosso will meet at its reg
ular session on Monday. December "a, A. d.
1917, at z 80 o'clock in the afternoon to re-
view the special assessment and hear any
objections 10 any assessment which may
be made by any person deeming himself ag-
grieved thereby.
H. HAwCROFT.
City Clerk.
Dated, November 20, 1917.
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Notice Of Special Assessment No. 153 for Cut
ting of Weeds During the Season of 1917

To all Whom II May Concern:
Pursuant to a resolution OF the Commits
sion of the City of Owosso at a session held
upon the 26th day Of November. A. ID. 1917,
notice is hereby given that the special as
sessment heretofore made by the City As
SCISSOR for the purpose of defraying that
portion of the costs which the Commission
decided should be paid and borne by special
assessment for the cutting of weeds under the
provisions of an ordinance during the season
Of 1917 Is now on file in my Office for public
inspection. The Commission OF the City OF
Owosso will meet ut its regular session on
Honday, December "a, A. d., 1917, at go
o'clock in the afternoon TO review the special
assessment and hear any objections TO any
assessment which may be made by any per-
son deeming himself aggrieved thereby.
Dated. November 20. 1917.
III. HAwCROFT.
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-12-21

Sprinkiing OF Unpaved or Dirt Streets
During the Season of 1917.
To all Whom il May Concerns
Pursuant to a resolution of the Commits
sion of the City of Owosso at session
held upon the 9th day of November. A. d.
1917. notice is hereby given that the special
assessment heretofore made by the City
Assessor for the purpose of defraying that
portion of the costs which the Commission
decided should be paid and borne by
special assessment for the sprinkling of un-
paved or dirst streets during the season of
1917 now on file in my Office for public in
spection. The Commission of the City of
Owosso will meet at its regular session on
Monday, December oath, A. ID. 1917, at z 80
o'clock in the afternoon to review the special
assessment and hear any objections to any
assessment which may be made by any per-
son deeming himself aggrieved thereby.
Dated. November 20. 1917.
H. HAWCROFT,
City Clerk.
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Notice of Special Assessment No. 152 for
Sprinkling Of Unpaved or Dirt Streets
During the Season of 1917
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-05-17
REDENBAUGH CONFESSES
TWO TWIN CITY MURDERS
To Protect Wife Admits Staying Of
Officer connery and Mrs. Dunn,
Say Frisco Police.

Joseph l.. Redenbaugh, ais Edward
Hamilton, has confessed in San Fran.
cisco to Detective Peter Lavelle of st.
Paul, according to word from the coast
city, that he killed Patrolman George
Connery of Minneapolis and Mrs. Alice
McQuillan Dunn of st. Paul. He did
it, he said, to shield his 1%S-year-old
bride from facing trial for the Dunn
murder.
In a statement that the San Fran
cisco police called unparalleled in
their records, the pallid-faced youth,
who will celebrate his twentieth birth
day next month, admitted. not only the
two murders, but added a bank rob-
berry at University place, Nebraska, q
safe robbery at Ripley, Oklahoma,
theft of automobiles in scores of East
ern and Middle Western cities and a
score of minor burglaries and holdups.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-05-17
EVERY CLASS REACHED BY
$1,000, 100000 TAX ACT

Following cares some of the articles in daily use which will be taxed under
new a event bill:
Exchange 7ransacions-on each sale future delivery for each.
WV cents
ap'ta socN on each original issue Of 500, S cents; on transfers o
Bonds, debentures etc, Of each $500 face vaIue. cents
Indemnity bonds, SO cents; where premium is in excess Of S1Oo. ....,
Drafts checks, notes land renewals Or extensons) for each 500. ....2 cents
DEEDS conveying lands or realty, for the first 500 to $500, SO cents;
for each $500 or additional OF fraction. ..... so cents
Life insurance policies Except industrial n weekly ...... 8 cents o. each 500
Marine, international and fire insurance premium. ~ Der cent
Saeua'y po"eyp "u per cent
Taese"se' "enetS 10 per cent
Steamship tickets TO foreign port, $40 to $50, 81; $50 to $780, So; *
ceeding $50, SIS.
Seats, berths or staterooms, rail or water. 10 per cent
AUTOMOBILES ana motorcycles per nj o n wholesale price
'"eo '''''' 5000. Der cent
Light, heata n telephone bills. Der cent
Telephone Vong disance) cents o. each toll message over 1c
Musical Instruments ...................5 per cent o those costing wei $40
'a'K'no mach'ne per cent OF those costing wei $40
Cosmetics an proprietary medicines. ..........5 per cent n wholesale price
Amusemen tickets (charty excepted) Il cent for each 10 cents Of ad.
mission price,, except where maximum is S cents
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-05-17
Chicaqo's Hull House..

The Hull House, one of the first
American settlements, was established
In Chicago in September, 1889. It rep
resented no association, but was
opened by two women backed by many
friends. in the belief that the mere
foothold Of a house, easily accessible,
situated in the midst of the large for
eign colonies, would in itself be serv.
Iceable in a large city. The Hull House
work consists of class lectures, public
discussions, trade unions, arts and
crafts, a music school. q theater, .
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-05-17
TURKEY OFFERS SLAvs PEACE
Free Passage Through Straits Is Bait
Held Out.

Rome, May 16.-The Idea Rationale,
the organ of the Nationalist party,
prints a report from diplomatic quar-
tiers that Turkey has made overtures
to Russia, through a neutral source
for a separate peace on the basis Of
the complete opening of the straits to
Russian navigation, both for war yes
sells and merchant ships. According
to this report, Turkey also declares
herself disposed to give friendly on
alteration to the Armenian question
and equitable recognition to the prin'
ciple of nationalities.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-05-17
MUCH LAND is SEIZED
BY RUSSIAN PEASANTS
Taking Things in Own Hands and
Pleas by Duma Are of Little Avail
Germans Cause Desertion.

Petrograd, May 14.-The executive
committee of the council of work.
mems and soldiers delegates has de-
cided by a vote of % to % not to par.
ticipate in the formation of a coalition
government. The question will be re-
ferred to a plenary meeting of the
council.
Anxiety of the plain people Of Rus
STA insistently to bridge the chasm be.
tween the autocracy that was and the
democracy that is to be, without care
fully testing out the bridge,
Russia today.
Russia's peasants are taking things in
their W hands. Pleas by duma rep.
resentatives sent broadcast through
out Russia to preach the doctrine of
the new plan of government and to
tell the ignorant peasant to wait for
complete organization apparently are
falling upon deaf ears.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-05-17
VILLAGE OF ROEUx FALLS INTO
BRITISH HANDS AFTER MOST
STUBBORN DEFENSE-BOTH
SIDES LOSE HEAVILY.
BULLECOURT VILLAGE is
ALMOST SURROUNDED
Apparently Is Doomed With conse.
quent Crushing in of Wotan Line
Which Waivers Before Allied Ar
my-British Also Advance
North Of GavrelIe.

London, May 16.-The heap of rub
BILE known as the village of Roeux, one
OF the most stubbornly defended points
in the whole German line on the west
ern front, has been taken by the Brit
ish. according to the official report
from headquarters in France.
Thousands of lives have been spent
by the Germans in the attempt to hold
the village. Even Bullecourt and
Gavrelle have hardly seen harder
fighting in the operations of the last
month. The British also have paid a
heavy toll for its capture, which fur
Their tightens General Haig's grip.
BulIecourt to Fall.
The Germans are making a desper-
ate effort to hold the Drocourt-Queant
or Wotan line, but Queant, it's southern
point, is now virtually pocketed, and
part of the village of Bullecourt is
the only natural barrier which opposes
the British in their advance. Bulle-
court is almost surrounded and appar-
emily must soon fall, with the conse.
quent crushing in of the southern end
of the Wotan line.
North of Gavrelle also the British
have advanced their line. The French
front is quiet.
Teutons Lose 100000.
With the French Armies in the
Field, May 15.-Germany lost zoo, 900
men in killed, wounded and captured
in the period from April 16 to May l
on the French front alone. In the
two weeks since May 1, it is estimated,
her additional losses have been pro-
p~ortionally greater even than this stag.
gering mortality.
The figures on which this estimate
is based are those of headquarters.
They are conservative. The totals may
be much more
Between April 16 and 81 it is known
the Germans were forced, on account
of losses. to withdraw 20 divisions zap
proximately 100000 mem from the
front, replacing them with fresh re-
r Since that date more than a
dozen additional divisions have been
similarly replaced.
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is PRONOUNCED ONE OF MOST
DRASTIC AND ALL-lNcLuSlVE
MEASURES IN CONGRESS
SIGNAL HISTORY.
NEWSPAPER CENSORSHIP
STRIPPED FROM MEASURE.
Restriction Upon Manufacture Of Graiu
Into Liquor and Amendment Aim
ing to Curb Food Speculation
Also EIiminated-May Be
Brought Up Later.

Washington, May 16.-After nearly
three weeks of debate, ranging over
innumerable problems of the war, the:
Senate by a vote of II to 6 has passed
the administration espionage bill, pro-
nounced one of the most drastic and.
all-inclusive measures in American
congressional history. A similar bill.
has passed. the House and virtual re-
drafting of many of the most impor-
tant provisions is expected in the:
forthcoming Congress.
Anti.Liquor Provision Killed.
During final consideration the Sen
ate stripped the measure entirely Of
provisions for newspaper censorship
and restriction upon manufacture of
grain into intoxicating liquors and in
jected an amendment designed to curb
speculation in food products, although.
sentiment obviously vas overwhelm-
ing in favor of such legislation later.
AS completed the Senate bills princi-,
pal sections provide:
Power to President.
Authority for the President to en-
barge exports when he finds that "the:
public safety and welfare 30 require"
(Not in the House measure.)
Authority for the postoffice depart
ment to censor mails and exclude mail
matter deemed seditious, anarchistic
or reasonable, and making its mailing
punishable under heavy penalties.
(Not in the House billy
For punishment of espionage, de-
fined in most detailed terms, including
wrongful S of military information,
for the control Of merchant vessels in
American waters, punishment for con-
veyance of false reports to interfere
with military operations, wilful at
tempts to cause disaffection in the
military or naval forces or obstruction
of recruiting.
Punishment for Conspirators.
For the seizure of arms and NUM-
tons and prohibition of their exporta-
ton under certain conditions; for
penalizing conspiracies designed to
harm American foreign relations or
for destruction of property within the
United States, for increased restric-
tons upon issuance of passports, with
penalties for their forgery or false pro-
curement and for material extension.
of the power to issue search warrants
for inspection of premises.
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British Admiralty Shakeup

London, May 16.-Britain's nation
wide clamor for a shakeup in the ad-
miralty and greater energy in combat
ing the submarine menace has result
ed in announcement in the house Of
commons by Sir Edward Carson of nu-
merous naval changes. Carson him
self apparently has w%eathered the
storm of criticism ind retains his cab.
met place as first lord of the admir-
atty. Foremost in the changes amour
ced Is the appointment Of Sir John
Jellicoe, first sea lord, as chief of the
national naval staff.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-05-17

There Is no occasion for a food
panic In this country nor any justiica-
ton for outrageous prices unless the
opposition Of special interests dereats
the president in obtaining the neces-
sary power to control the nations food
fully and adequately" he said, Ameri-
cas- problem is not one of famine. for
we have now and will have mex year
d large surplus.
Our problem Is, after the proper
protection Of our W people, to give
to our allies the last ounce Of surplus
Of which we are capable"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-05-17
FOR OFFICERS
OBTAINED IN 20 DAYS
Second Series Of Camps May Be Ar.
ranged for to Be Held Probably
in August.

New York, May 1.-THE full quota
OF 100000 men which the War DEPART
ment requested for the officers train.
ing camps throughout the country, was
recruited within 20 days after the is.
suance of the call, Captain Arthur F.
cosby OF the Military Training Camps
association has announced.
After the completion Of the first
camps, Captain Cosby says it is ex.
pecteo another series of camps will
be held, probably in August.
Men eligible but not selected for
the first camp will have an opportr.
nifty to make application for this now
camp" said Captain Cosby.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1917-05-17
New Altitude Mark Set

San Diego, Cal, May 14.-Oficial
ngures given out by Lieut.. P. Lahm,
secretary of the North Army Aviation
school, established the fact that a now
american altitude airplane record was
established a few days ago by Cant,
w. A. Robertson, Jr., Lieutenant L,ahm
announced That Captain Robertson at.
tanned a height of 1920 feet. exceed.
Ing by more than 1000 feet tho host
previous American record, established
by Victor Carlstrom, killed last weak
al Newport News. Robertson haa
been an apt pupil.
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military law, the individual snail be
tried by court martial and suffer such
punishment as q court-martial may d.
rect"
Dry Clause Drastic.
The prohibition provision Is exceed
ingly drastic. The president is au-
thorized to make regulations govern
ing the prohibition of alcoholic liquors
"in or near" military camps. Not
only can liquor not be sold or sup
piled but it will be illegal for any
person to have in his possession any
Intoxicating or spirituous liquors at
any military station, cantonment,
camp, fort, post or officers or enlisted
mems club.
1t will be unlawful for anyone to
sell intoxicating liquor, including
beer, to any officer or member of the
military forces while in uniform.
Likewise, the social evil is guarded
against through the suppression and
prevention of the setting up Of any
houses used for immoral purposes.
The fact that under the authority
Of congress the president Is author
ICED to call 100000 men to the colors
is expected to have a great moral eff
feet in Germany. 1t is quite true that
the entire force he can commander
at this time will number two and q
quarter million. But even this num-
Der would constitute a reinforcement
which British and French officers say
would assure victory if employed in
France.
Could Relieve British.
England to date has raised some
100000 men. With the exception Of n
couple of million these men are at
the front in France, Belgium, Egypt,
the Balkans and Mesopotamia.
What the president and Secretary
Baker desire first and above all is to
train the officers and men. When they
are ready to fight the drilled troops of
Germany, then probably they will be
sent abroad, and not before.
But Germany doubtless will watch
with increasing anxiety the prepared
ness Of the American people and will
realize that peace will be most desir.
able and necessary, before they are
ready for service in France.
Officers Go to France.
Three army medical oficers-Maj
William L. Keller and Capts. Daniel p
Card and George NJ. Edwards-were
assigned to duty at the French military
hospital at Ris Orangis, France.
Organization Of two reserve all
%squadrons for the army was authorized
by Major Genera: Scott, chief of staff
The first class at West Point will bt
graduated August 80, the war depart
ment announced, and Immediately com
missioned to supply 154 highly trained
officers to aid in the instruction of thu
first 100000 selective draft army to b,
called to the colors some time in Sep
TENDER. Under normal conditions thu
cadets would have completed theil
course in June, 1918.
Women Form Committee.
The woman's liberty loan committe,
has been formed. Announcement t,
this effect is made by the treasury de
partment.
The committee met in the office O
the secretary of the treasury. Tn
members present were Mrs. Gcorg
Bass, Mrs. A%ntoinette Funk and Mrs
Kellogg Fairbanks of Chicago, Mrs
Clifford Dudley Of Tennessee, Mis-
Pierce of Kansas City, representa-
Mrs. Guernsey, and Mrs. John O. Nil
Ter Of Pittsburgh.
Mr.. McAdoo said he expected tn
committee to aid in inducing the won
en- Of the country to invest in the bond
being issued by the government.