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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-05
Religious Liberty

+. HIN the United States religious
liberty is an absolute personal right.
All denominations, churches and re-
ligious faiths are equal and free in
the. eye of the law, none receiving
gratuities, none subject to inequalities:
There is thus an entire divorce or
Church and State. The Constitution
OF the United States contains these
two articles: "No religious test shall be
required as a qualification TO any of
fee or public trust under the United
States" and Congress shall make no
law respecting an establishment Of
religion or prohibiting the free ex-
ercise thereof" The state constitu-
tions are equally emphatic and general
" more specific in the expression Of
their jealousy of ecclesiastical am
bition and scctarian tolerance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-05
Cost of Russo-Japanese War

w. B.-What did the war between
Russia and Japan cost the belligerents
in money and men?
II is hard 10 give an exact estimate
Of the losses suffered by the belliger-
ents. The following figures may give
an approximate idea of the great cost:
The maintenance of the army cost ia
pan $500. 600 daily, which, for 500 days,
makes $3.50 900 900. The cost OF mainten-
ance and the losses to the navy amount
ed 10 S2O.O00,000. To this must be add
ed the sums paid TO the families, the
widows and orphans, which IN Japan
run from $3.50 for privates TO $1,000 for
higher officers. All in all, the total
will amount TO about $500 900, 600. The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-05

cost Of the army to Russia Is about
the same as to Japan. The losses OF
the navy may be estimated at .sl2o,-
600 900; so that Russia's total losses
amount to about 81, 900, 100000. During
the war the two belligerents suffered
the following losses: There were killed
and wounded about 167 900 japanese,
265 600 Russians altogether Az ,OOo
men. Seven hundred Japanese and fo,-
900 Russians were made prisoners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-05
Ice

G.F. BIS there, from the hygienlc
point of view, any essential difference
between natural and artificial ice?
There is. Formerly it was held that
living organisms could not exist in ice,
since many bacteria perish at the freez-
ing point. This destruction of the
bacteria at the transition of the water
from the liquid into the solid state has
been explained by the process called the
of the ice. But for
practical purposes we cannot put much
reliance on this process. As natural
ice is derived from the water Of rivers
and ponds, it unsafe to eat such ice or
put it directly upon wounds: For eating
and medical purposes artificial ice is
always preferable, as il is made Of dis
titled water, and is, therefore, almost
entirely free of bacteria.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-05
Soldiers Pay in Russia

L. F.-What is the pay of a private
in Russia?
In Russia the private receives an
annual pay which, according to the
regiment, varies from 2.7O to 100
rubles zone ruble equals 81 cents nor
mally). In addition, he gets 1.25 rubles
annually for the sewing of his shirts
and underwear, the material being sup
piled by the government, for brushes
a third shirt and the making and mend
ing of his boots. 1t has been calculated
that the Russian soldier has to spend
at least IS rubles of his own money to
keen his things in repair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-05
Red Tape

|. W. would like to know where the
expression "red tape" originated.
The expression "red tape" meaning
official formality, owes its origin 10
the use of red tape by lawyers and
government officials for tleing up
papers. An advertisement in the
Public Intelligencer," December 9, 1903:
offers a reward for the restoration OF
"a little bundle of papers tied with red
tape. which were lost on Friday last
at seven night, between Worcester
House and Lincoln's Inn" The term
seems to have been satirically applied
TO official routine by Sidney Smith.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-05
Woman, Wine and Song

3. H.-Martin Luther was anything
but an ascetic. In one Of his merry
moments he is said TO have written
the following couplet, with which not
only his room In the Wartburg, but
also frequently the margin OF VINE
bills. drinking cups and the walls in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-05
Queries and Answers
the houses of glad resort in Germany

the houses Of glad resort in Germany
are adorned:
Who loves not woman, wine and song,
Remains a fool his whole life long.
Among other authorities, men like
Voss (177O, Herder (l77S), Methsessel
GSlS), and INLAND, who were no bad
judges in such matters, attribute the
origin of this Gistich to the Great he
former; others, however, trace it to an
old Italian proyerb, viz:
Chi non ANA il vino, la donna ed
il canto,
Tn pazzo egli sara mai un santo,
which, literally translated, means:
Who loves not woman, wine and song,
A fool and never a saint he'll be.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-05
Membership Open to All

The matter Of choosing music Of the
proper quality is thus left to some one
in the community whose taste is de-
psndsble. Membership is open TO every
one. Choruses now exist where people
Of both sexes, from the ages Of fifteen
% seyenty-fve, are regular attendants,
Only two choruses 40 fan, organized
have fewer than one Enndred members.
Colony. with a population Of $50 per-
sons. has a chorus with 155 members.
TIE towns visited by Mr.. Nevin range
in size from those Of 100 people to
those Of $1,000, like Parsons, on up to
one Of 10000, like Kansas CITY, Kan.
The backbone Of these choruses is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-05

pit and room, and other conveniences
of public assembly hall.
In addition it will house the various
city Offices and provide for everything
from a room for the district court to
lounging place for the old soldiers
Of the city. All this came about be-
cause q year ago the community
chorus, when giving concert, was at
loss 70 find a hall large enough to hold
the crowd attracted. The scheme has
already been noted for imitation by
other Kansas towns, notably Sabetha.
Finds Work Amusing
With all his difficulties as = pioneer,
Mr.. Nevin has found his new work abb
sorbing and at times amusing. One
day he was lecturing in small coun-
try town on the general theme that
music with a simple, but dignified, mel
ody. rather than the complicated sort
usually associated with the expression
classical music" is the kind that ap-
peals most to the human heart. In
particular he laid stress on its ability
to influence the young.
A woman rose and asked: rs there
such thing as bad music?"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-21
The Fuel Situation.

Some of the manufacturing institu.
tions of Owosso are having difficulty in
securing sufficient supply of coal to
meet their needs and one or more of
them may have to shut down for a time
If fuel cannot be obtained soon. One Of
the plants ran entirely out OF coke in
the past week and but for the help Of
August Burke, superintendent of the
Owososo Gas Co., who loaned them q
few tons from the supply which had
been entirely promised to customers
the plant woud have been compelled to
close The Gas Co has coal on hand to
last thirty days and after making a
strenuous effort to secure an additional
supply Mr.. Burke says he cannot even
obtain promise of further shipments
in the immediate future. 1t will be
well for all interested to make their
wants known to Hon. Henry McMorran
of Port Huron, chairman Of the Mich.
igan coal commission recently appointed
by Governor Sleeper. Mr.. McMorran
Is in Washington this week in confer
ence with the chairman OF the national
coal commission, DR.. II. A. Garfield,
who has announced that another sched-
ule of prices both at the mine and for
local sales throughout the country
would soon be announced 1t is
expected that the government will fix a
price on coal mined in Michigan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-21
Next Contingent to Leave About
October S.

Shiawassee county must furnish II
more men for war, who will leave
the county abort Oct 5, and probably
start from Corunna. The business men
of Corunna are making preparations to
hold demonstration in honor of the
departing men, and many organizations
will be asked to help. The last contin.
gent of the first quota will leave about
Nov. 1.
-Four men who have been sent notices
to appear and go to Camp Custer, have
failed to answer the notice or report.
One is held in Saginaw in connection
with the Merrill murder case and the
others are naturalized foreigners, Andy
Dadik of Durand; Ignac Mahdal
Owosso K. F. D. z; and Martin Memo
kodak, Vernon. They will be reported
as deserters unless they appear before
action can be taken to arrest them.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-21
Discuss Motor Trait.

Representatives of three cities and
two villages met at the armory, Tues
day, to discuss the proposed trunk high
way from Port Huron to Grand Rapids
A. s. Nessen of the Rand, McNally Co.
Of Chicago, explained the trunk line
plan and told of the benefits to towns
included in the routes
Plans were made for marking the
route this fall and an association
to be known as tie Central Michigan
Pike Association formed with Roy G.
Bailey, of Corunns, as president and
w. A. Seegmiller, of Owosso secre-
tary and treasurer. Vice. presidents
will be elected from Holland, Grand
Rapids, Ionia, st. Johns, Lapeer and
Port Huron and directors sroln each
village and city on the route.
The route as designated by Rand
McNally Co, of Chidago, map makers,
IL over state reward roads in all but few
places and these will be made good in
the near future.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-21
Death of Nathan 3. WiIloughby

Nathan B. Willoughby, aged "a years,
died Wednesday at his home, two miles
east OF Garland, after a short ILLNESS
with stomach and bladder trouble. The
funeral will be held Saturday from the
home and the Garland church. Rev.
Ostrander, of Burton, officiating.
Mr.. Willoughby was born in Ohio
and went through the civil war, having
been with Shermans army in the
march to the sea. After teaching
school many years he came to Michigan
in 1883 and took farm three miles
north of Owosso, later living on the
Quinn farm and then to the place near
Garland. He was married in 1874 to
Miss Hester Gibson, who survives him
with tho following children: Frank
Willoughby, of Wyandotte, Ohio; Mrs
Sarah Roszmann, of Owosso township;
Calvin Harvey Willoughby, of Rush
township; Mrs. Michael Murphy. Of
Owosso; Mrs. Bert Mcclure, of Owosso;
Mrs. Grace Player, of Fairfield, and
Miss Edith Willoughby at home.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-21
Motor Fire Truck Installed.

The combination motor fire truck
purchased by the city from the Duplex
Motor Co. of Charlotte, was driven to
the city Saturday evening. shown on
the streets and installed at the city hall
in place of one of the horse driven rigs.
The truck is self and crank starting
six cylinder, go horse power rear and
front wheel drive truck designed to
carry 400 feet of hose, has a 50.gallon
chemical tank, Babcock extinguishers,
and roof ladders. 1t viii make 81 miles
an hour with eight changes of speed,
and is equipped with big lights and a
gong. Cass Ockerman will be the
driver, with Marvin Ham as second
driver.
The hook and ladder motor truck will
arrive soon and will be driven by Sid.
ney Willett with Audrey Saunders as
second driver and Ezra Lecureaux will
be substitute on both trucks.
The city will keep the lack team of
the fire department for use In the pub.
lie works department One horse has
been sold and one being rented until
the new truck arrives when the down
town team will be transferred to the
west side and the extra horse sold.
. Captain Robert Crane and William
Muzzey have resigned as fremen and
John Powers left Wednesday for Camp
Custer. Thomas Corcoran former fire
man, has returned to the department tc
work
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-21
Death Claim Adjusted.

To determine a dependency
arising from the death in Mar
f. Pember employed at the Estey
as result of a scratch on the bs
his hand which caused erysipelas,
tration proceedings were had on
day in this city. Ora Reeves of
son, secretary of the State Indr
Board conducting the same, with
Chavey and E. o. Dewey as arbits
The company which carries the
dent insurance on plant sought to
that others beside Mr.. Pember co
uted to the support of Mrs. Pemb
that they did not live together
time of his death. The testimop
directly to the contrary and the
was that Mrs. Pember should b
$3.50 for three hundred weeks, tt
being one-hslf the weekly wa,
deceased received while empioyt
K. Walsh appeared for Mrs. ]
and G. L. Flockington, adjuster,
Globe Insurance Co.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-21
PETITION SUNDAY
THEATRE CLOSING
Large Petition Presented to Commits
sion ard Matter Discussed.

Two petitions signed by 1899 persons
were presented to the City Commission
Monday asking for the closing of the
theatres of Owosso on Sunday and the
matter was discussed before the Com
mission by those favoring and opposing
such action. City Attorney Miner ex-
planned that the law is 60 written that
1t could be enforced only by civil action
and but $40 could be collected from
theatre owners, but the same action
could be begun against anyone attend
ing the theatres. Rev. T. B. McGee,
Rev. II. j. Warren, Rev. H. A. Waite;
rev. Butzback and Mrs. T. b. McGee
spoke in favor of the action; Rev. B. G.
Mattson urgeo enforcement of laws
that would give proper observance of
the Sabbath but had not signed the
petition, not considering it the best
way to handle the matter E. 8.
Brewer and f. r. Patterson appeared
for the theatre owners declaring that
nothing in the least Objectionable was
shown, that the attendance on Sunday
showed that the people of the city were
not opposed to the operation on Sunday
and that if that If it was the will of the
majority of the people that they close
they would do so.
Several of those opposed to operation
on Sunday never attend theatres and the
owners believed that they were not
proper judges of their effect. A history
of the attempts to enforce Sunday
observance in Michigan was given to
show that repeated efforts had failed
Mrs. MCGEE insisted that nothing An
the way of business should be tolerated
on Sundays and advised the Commission
that it would have to answer to God if
it did not do its duty.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-21
REV. &. ]. WARREN PROMOTED
Becomes Superintendent OF Flint Dis,
= tr,ct OF Methodist Episcopal
Church. rtff

Rev. f. J. Warren, pastor OF the
First Methodist Episcopal church OF
this city, was given an unexpected but
we'll deserved honor at the annual con-
ference of the church held at Flint last
week, when he was appointed District
Snperintendent of the Flint District.
The appointment was not, sought oy
him and he was supporting Rev. 1eo'
Elliott, of Mt Clemens, but after long
consideration by the cabinet OF otner
names, without agreement, ne was
unanimously selected. The members
of the church in this city had given
him a unanimous Invitation to remain
in ,Owosso aud while regretting to lose
him are pleased at his elevation. he
will reside in Flint. 49,.
Rev. Dunning Idle, of Detroit, will
succeed Mr.. Warren as pastor OF tne
First church in this city. He is highly
regarded in church circles.
Rev. w. J. Dudgeon is returned TO
the Corunna Avenue church for another
YEAR and Rev. B. A. Champion OF Grand
Blar G, will succeed Rev. w. J. Wallace
at the Asbury church, having charge
charge of the Bennington church Also
Rev. Wallace has been granted a years
leave. Rev. F. M. Purdy is returned to
Corunna: Rev. w. H. Berry to Ban
croft. and Rev. u. G.. 0strander to
Rvron. Rev. H. F. Schwartzkopf, OF
Davidson, is given Perry and Pitts
bnrg and Parshelville. Rev. Samuel
Jennings going to Davidson; Rev. j. G.
Haller of Lapeer, formerly District
Superintendent. comes to Durand; Rev.
Scott of Henderson goes to Midland,
being succeeded by Rev. Lincoln Os-
trander of Mayville; Rev. T. B. McGee
of Bennington goes to Clyde and High.
land; Rev. @. w. Wright is returned
to Laingsburg; Rev. W. J. Weiden'
hammer of Morrice. is retired because
of failing eyesight, Rev. Robert Davies
succeeding him; Rev. A. e. Iinglan
returns to Shaftsburg. Rev. F. ID.
Townsend to Vernon and Venice; Rev.
w. A. Thomas to New Lothrop, and
Rev. J. A German to Juddville.
Rev. A. B. Leonard has been re-
appointed District Superintendent OF
the Saginaw district and DR.. John
Dystant of the Bay City district, both
former Owosso pastors.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-21

Donald w. Stevens, Morrice.
Gale Norman Turner, Durand.
Ray Fl. Smith. Durand
Cecil B. Mole, Corunna.
John Edw. Schultz, Durand.
Henry 81. Gutchall. Elsie.
Myron III. Augustine, Chesaning.
Floyd Horn, Garland.
Walter 8. Patterson. Owosso.
Seventy of the II men called answered
roll call Tuesday at the Shiawassee
draft board meeting in Corunna. Dr.
Rice examining physician, warned the
men against inhaliDg cigarettes, drink.
ing and association with lewd women.
]. II. Collins also spoke briefly of the
great purpose for which the men were
selected and assured them of the con-
slant support of the people at home as
far rs anvthin was possible. Most of
the men returned to their homes for the
night.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-21
FORDNEY MAY GO ON
EUROPEAN MISSH ON
Likely to Be One OF Congressi,
Commission to Discuss War
Legislation.

Legislation.
Recent dispatches from Washin,
indicate that the proposed conf
slonal commission to go to Europ
discuss war legislation with membe
the parliamentary bodiesi of Engl
France, Italy and Russia is an ass
fact and that the body will !
shortly after the adjournment oi
present war session. The proposal
proceeded so far that the personn
the commission has been discusst
length oy the house and senate LED
The present plan is for commi
made up of II members of the !
and eight members of the senate.
not intended that after.the- war
lens shall be taken up by thisl
mission.
Congressman Joseph W. Fol
from this district, ranking Reput
member of the ways and means
mittee, was among the first met
from the house to be named
member of the commission. B
sentative Mann Of Illinois, mil
leader, has also been named, bu
condition of his health will prd
prevent his going, leaving Coni
man Fordney as the minority lead
the commission. Saginaw Courier
aid.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-21
No Cause for Action.

Judge Miner granted the motion Of
defendants attorneys, Saturday. that a
verdict of no cause for action be di-
rected in the case of John VanDauser
vs. J lAllen Driscoll. VanDauser sued for
damages for being injured while work
ing at the Driscoll farm, by % bale of
hay falling on his shoulder, paraly zing
him. No negligence was shown on the
part of Driscoll.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-21
High School Glass Officers.

Seniors President, Bernard Mattson;
vice president, Velma Reule; secretary,
Herbert Blachford; treasurer, Mildred
Hurrelll
Juniors-President Lorney Ross; vice
president, Mildred Mitchell; secretary,
Helen Mattson; treasurer, George Rob-
bins.
Sophmores = President, John Con
molly; vice president, Dorothy Harts,
horn; secretary, Helen Ashford; treas
u rer, Harold Reule.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-21

Carl E. Klipgbeil, Owosso.
Arthur Stanley Allen. Byron.
Carl W. Collister, Perry.
Hugh Henry Marble, New LothroI
Frank III. James, Durand.
George d. Maurer, Corunna.
Raymond Sawyer, Owosso.
Millsrd Baldwin, Durand.
Arthur Harding, Owosso.
Elmer A. Perley, Owosso.
John French, Owosso.
William A. Salander. Owosso.
Roy G. Dunkel, Lennon.
George o. Dutton, Owosso.
August Henry Ferstel, Durand.
Harry @, Danforth, Durand.
Charles ID. Messler, Elsie.
Adolph Frederick Luiz, Owosso.
Harry Peter Purves, Owosso.
GAIA Frank Straba, Owosso.
Joseph Zolnowski, Owosso.
Ernest FL. Thompkins, Owosso.
Albert e. Baxter, Durand.
Edward A, Putnam, Owosso.
Carl Peter Westcott, Durand.
Charles Preece, Owosso.
John VIM. Powers, Owosso.
Glen l.. Penabsker, Owosso.
Alfred III. Back, Owosso.
Leslie V. Andrews, Dur md.
Walter Willoughby, Garland.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-21

Word was received here Tuesday of
the death at her home in Conneaut, Ohio
Of Mrs. George Sprinkle, formerly of
this city. The funeral was held Thurs
day. Mrs. Sprinkle was for many years
Owosso's leading milliner and was wei
known by wide circle of friends. Her
husband survives.
Born. Thursday, to Mr.. and Mrs Roy
Gabriel, south of Owosso, a son.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-21
GOOD WISHES TO DEPARTING
SOLDIERS BY THOUSANDS OF
SH|AWASSEE COUNTY PEOPLE
Every Community Represented by Men, Women
and Children of All Ages in Big
Farewell Demonstration
Inspiring Music Sad Partns and Patriotic Expressions Mark
Day Long to Be Remembered

Shawassee county showed the best possible spirit in
grand oupouring people Wednesday bid Godpeed to
first hope only large contingent of young to
up army that is fight for the freedom of the world
from rule I'll fitting celebration but inspiring
patriotic expression of the spirit the people the farewell
parade cheering proper and whole hearted by
whose sympathy for those who must fight
Realizing the mmen of the task undertaken by
States Shawassee people others in nearly every
community the country showing that they are ready to
rally fullest in and in possible to
win the worlds fight right Similar have been
enacted gone by left fight country
from ITSELF and teach the Mexcans that would
guard rights .t.t
soldiers assembled at the at o'clock and
after being greeted remembered by the Daughters
of the American with articles for their
away the home the roll called and
received instructions and marched to
armory where of people cheered
them they posed for picture
The parade formed under direction of Major M j.
ips board leading automobile followed by
Boy and Owosso Corunna and Owosso
Comma Knights Tempar Owosso Odd Fellows Co. %
Troops Haskes fife and drum Veterans of the
war; West Side band city, county, village and township
officials high school band school officials high school cadets
and school and Corunna The line of march
south to Man Ball. north to Mason east to Wash
the Grand Trunk depot On both sides OF the
street buildings the parade lines the full length the
people hcky cheering the soldiers the old
veterans and other organizations.
At the depot Mayor Wright called upon Rev. f. j. Warren
who offered prayer the safe return of the the
asking recruits permit the people help them
possible wherever they
obey regardless their opinions of them and to
guidance they knew their mothers would do and have
them do
Judge s. Miner congratulated the men on being
greatest service in its time of dret need
as their orefaher had done in the birth of the
nation and in saving it from destruction.
The given the last few minutes for farewes to
relatives and then boarded the coaches and
train left the yards the band playing The
Spanged words meaning to of the
crowd than at any their lives Sadness and hope
thp
All Schools business places closed until
after the parade and decorated flags
and bunting given many remembrances by
individuals and societies before leaving
who left follows:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-09-21
The Ideals.

Rev. F. D.. Draper, pastor of the
Church of Christ, corner Oliver and
Hickory, continues next Sunday the
special series of Sunday evening SER
mons, which is creating much interest.
The following subjects are to be dis
cussed:
Sept. 23-The Ideal Wife.
Sept. 30-The Ideal Husband.
Oct. 7-Clouds and Sunshine of Mar
ried Life.
Service begins at o'clock standard.
Male chorus at each service. The home
like church. Welcome all-all the time.