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Tfie" Titties, TEN PAGES. OWOSSO. FRIDAYS JAN. 17, 1890. EDMUND O. DEWEY, Editob. Tbe democratic national convention Is to bo held In Chicago, July 7. ' The Benton Uarbor ralladiura presents a handsome appearance In Its new dress. The paper, like Its popular editor, Is always bright and entertaining. Tbe appointment of lion. Geo. A. Farr, of Grand Uaveu, as regent of the University la commended on every hand. Gov. Rich has made no better appointment during his term. The Bay county supervisors, Indicted for taking money Illegally for services on com mittee work outside cessions of the board, refunded tbo amcunta bo drawn rather than stand trial. Tbe amounts varied from $5 to$100eaih. Aid. Samuel Lam from evidently believes that discretion Is the better part of valor and on Tuesday voluntarily discontinued his $10,000 llbei case against the editor of Tine Times which was on call for Wednesday morning in the circuit court Henry M. Stanley, in an article on the Development of Africa," which Is to ap pear In the Febuary Century, recalls the fact that troubles with the Boers In southern Africa first Induced David Livingstone to travel to the north, and so led the way to the opening of Equatorial Africa. Living stone, who was a missionary at Eolobeng, accused his Boer neighbors of cruelty to the natives. They resented his interference, and threatened to drive him from the country, lie published their misdeeds in the Cape newrpapers, and his bouso was burned In revenge. This led to his leaving southern Africa and going to a region where he could follow in peace his vocation as a missionary, unmolested by the Boer fain ers. In the Durand Express for Jan. 11th there Is a long article taken from the Ionia Senti nel arguing against tbe adoption of local op tion. In this article there Is great parade of such things as "A practical point of view," "A condition and not a theory that confronts us," and "From a practical busi ness stand 'point." But as soon as these high-sounding phrases have been put forth, and after implying that the local optlonists are sentimentalists, goes on to ask what would it cost the taxpayers of Ionia county to have the local option law enacted? And then proceeds to draw on Imagination to the extent of figuring up a bill of between $3,000 and 54,000. Now had this exceed ingly business-like and practical writer sent to Eaton county he would have found that It cost them by Itemized specifications of expense Just $787. Either some people In Ionia county are planning a big salary grab or ye writer from "A practical business standpoint" has lost his head. And from this tbe article plunges into an estimate of the probable cost to Ionia county of enforc ing the law Jf enacted, and uuiu comes out at the end' of his practical" estimate at the startling amounts of 10.000 to $50,000 a little margin of difference in tbe highest and lowest figures of 810,000 not seeming to disturb this business-like writer. And then he makes his only attempt to get down to what would look like a - statement J of fact by saying 44We haye it from ! good authority that the effect of local option in Eaton county bos been to Increase the ex penses of litigation nearly, If not quite, seventy-five per cent, while the money re ceived by the county on the traffic has been entirely lost to the treasury." Now the facts aro that for tbe two years 1894 and 1895 nccordiug to figures furnished by tho sheriff of Eaton county there was a total payment of fines and costs of prosecutions by saloon men of $4,310. And to collect this money the entire cost to the county of the grand jury and proceedings was S3.277. 87. A balance on the right side of $1,032.10. Or for every dollar expended Eaton county has received Into Its treasury $1.32. Now of course no one knows exactly what the exact ccst to any one county to enact and enforce tho law may prove to be. But from these wild calculations wo do appea!. And if the Durand Express, which we understand is lending itself to the opposition In this local option campaign and is being distrib uted by the saloon element through the county, cannot find any thing more substan tial to publish it might as well quit. Tho facts about local option in other counties are being spread broadcast in this county and It is riot safe to parade "practical business sense" and then draw on one's Imagination for moonshine. Tho case ngalnst A. D. Tattcrson, charged with violating tbe liquor law, has been ad journed until Jan 13, in Justice Baldwin's court. Trie examination of Fred Peterson on tho same charge has been continued In Justice Byerly's court until tho 10th. Constable E. P. Cross, of Ovid, was fonnd nearly frozen to death on Thursday morn ing of last week in the road a few miles south of Burton, lie had considerable money upon his person when he left an Ovid saloon tbo night before and It waa at first supposed there had been foul play, but his money had not been taten, and later de velopments Indicate that no one but him self is responsible for hla condition. The case of the people v. C. F. Ileins berg, charged with violating the liquor law, was adjourned on Monday for two weeks. Levi Leavltt, of Fairfield, paid Justice Byerly $4 00 and costs on Friday for being drunk and disorderly. A dispatch purporting to have como from Bennington appeared In one of the Detroit papers last week to the effect that a German who had been working on the windows of the new Baptist church, started for his home In Chicago, lost his ticket, was put off the train at Bennington and robbed of money he had been paid for tbo Job. The affair happened a week ago Saturday night, and the facts seem to be that tbe man ad too much liquor aboard before getting on tbe train, and was not robbed at all. lie had received no money from the contractors here In Owosso. The beauty of the saloon business in this county is set forth in the above clip pings from one week's issue of the Tress. It may be that the people, will realize that the saloon power will have to go, as it is now, it is a continual violation of the law. Under Local Option, as it Is administered In Eaton county, and will be In Shiawassee, the gentlemen who were found drunk would be asked to Inform the court or grand Jury where they got their liquor, and Instead of Levi Leavltt depositing $4 00 the man who sold him liquor would become a depositor or be deposited In lonla. Then It would bo unsafe to sell such men, and for their own protection liquor dealers would fight shy of this class of men. Apply tbe same rule to tbe Ovid case and there would be one less saloon keeper or one who would feel the grip of the law. It Is said that these men will not tell where they got the liquor, but then selling liquor will bo a crime, and witnesses thereto will be compelled to testify as la any other cases. But suppose these drinkers get their liquor from tho drug stores, then there will be prosecutions against druggists, and If men are drunk they will be obliged to testi fy just the samo. Local option will pre vent the debauching scenes of drunken men on the streets, for the simple reason that the men who would sell liquor to them will fear the results. Levi Leavltt can come to town and go home without being made drunk, be cause it will be dangerous now there is no danger. Legitimate business will interest such men and tbe state will proceed on the theory that it does in every other case, that the man who Incites to violation of the law is equally guilty, while now it says that for a certain amount ot money 6ome man can have the opportunity of setting a trap for Levi Leavltt and then fine Levi LeaVltt for getting Into the trap, and on February 10, 1890, the people of this county will say that this business will come to an end on the 1st of May next. Local Optiox. Burton Farmers' Club. The club's first meeting of the new year was held on tho 9th Inst, at tbo residence of Geo. Snyder of Middleburg. Mr. and Mrs Snyder are young people who have com menced life under most auspicious circum stances. They have oue child, a lovely daughter about four years of age, and they have many happy years before them. They are hospitable entertainers, and such a dinner! The writer of this report wishes that every poor newspaper man in Shiawassee county could have bad a plate at that table. The exercises of tbe day were opened with scripture reading and prayer by tbe chap lain, and a sacred song by Mesdames Stan late, Thorpe, and Rease, with Mrs. Snyder presiding at the organ. Tbo usual number of questions were handed in and satisfactor ily answered. A number or papers were read on "The current topics of the day;'; one by Mrs. Randall, which treated upon the subject of "The New Woman." Mrs. Randall Is Impressed with the Idea that the especial aim in life of the "new womon" Is "to get the possession of tho ballot." This she repards Incompatible with all wifely, motherly and domestic duties. Of necessity with the privilege of helping save tho country from distruction, she must take her place beside her husband in tbe field or any other occupation whlclJl e may follow; that If thd "new woman" reaches the acme of her wishes, the sons, fathers and husbands must step down and out of tho places which they now occupy, which means land aud aU the comforts of life to those who are depend ent upon them, and take charge of the domestic duties, thus leaving clear the pollti cal field with Its high official positions for her to luxueriate in. She believes however that women have certain rights; among them the right to,carry her own pocket book, and having It well filled with greenbacks; the right to be loyal wives and mothers; the right to raise their sous to respect good and true, women and daughters to be worthy tbe name of wife. She would have a woman be womanly, and look well to her own house hold, that her husband may praise her and her children rise up and call her blessed. Under the order of business, Messrs F M. Shepard and Geo. Stanlake were elected delegates to the Stato Farmers' Club, to bo held at Lansing on February 4 and 5. Miss Gillford and Mrs. II. Mason were elected as alternates, ' as tms was the day for tho election of officers, one of tbe ladies made a llttlo speech to the effect that aj our present presl dent, Mr. Stanlake, had presumed on sev eral occasions to absent himself from the meetings of this august body of farmers that he be asked to make up lost time in his official capacity, and begged leave to present his namo for president for the coming term After which, tbo ballots wero passed and ho was found to be duly elected. R. C. Sbep ard was re-elected vice preslefcnt, Miss Ma sou, secretary, and Miss Guilford, reporter. After some very pleasant instrumental music by Miss Mason tbe club adjourned to meei on en. otn, at the residence of Geo l . Guilford. s. G. The hoard of public works met in the parlors of the Owosso Savings Bank at 9 m. today and organized with J. T. Walsh as chairman pro tern., and C. S. Williams as temporary secretary. James Osburn was then elected president of the board. Messrs James Osburn, I. II. Keeler and C. S. Wll llama were elected a committee to report suitablo by-laws for the government of tho board. C. W. Gale and J. T. Walsh were appointed a committee to report upon the liability of the bonbsmen of O. M. Edwards on contracts made for construction of water works reservoir. Land Settlers Rate to the South. Tuesday, Feb. 4th and the first Tuceday in each month thereafter until further notice, the Ann Arbor R'y will sell one way land settlers tickets to southern points at extreme ly low rates. Call on agents for particular!. or wiuo . ii. itennett, Gen'l Toss. Agent, l oieao, v. A PRACTICAL JOKE. IT NEEDED THE AID OF A MINISTER AND THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY. The Splutters In the Milliner Shop Want ed Some Fan The Treacher Tropoaed a Hoar For Thought Annie Cried .and Charlie raid the Foe. Rev. William II. Luckeubach of Ilud- Bon, N. Y., eonds tho following to the New York World: I waa once innocently made a party to nn attempted mock marriage episode. There waa a millinery establishment in tho place, rnu by several jolly spinsters whoso chances for matrimonial alliances had been growing less nud less for many years, it was familiarly known In my congregation as tho "shop," and it had become a rendezvous for tho young peo ple, who frequently happened in to ex change jocular greotings and enjoy th innocent gossip that constitutes much of the pleasure of intimato acquaintance ship. There entered tho "chop" ono even ing a woman who would havo been of fended if wo had called her "old," and of whom wo would not havo told tho truth of we had said that she wna "young." Bolting forward laughingly toward Amelia, one of tho spinsters, tho exclaimed in a jocosely despairing tone : "I am so tired of waiting for an offer of marriage that I'll marry the first man that comes along and offers his hand." "Good for you, Annie," said Amelia. Who knows but that wo may see a wodding hero this evening?" Several othei-3 had dropped in mean- whilo to enjoy tho cheenness of the "shop." It so happened that among them there came a fino young man, who, Annie had several times learned to her discomfort, was ns witty a practical joker as hersolf. Incidental greetings had scarcely passed among the bevy of merry companions before Amelia ex claimed, in a tone aud manner that at onco quieted the salutations of the mo ment: "Charlie, Annie says that eho is so tired of waiting for an offer of marriage that she will marry the first man who will propoeo to her. " Lifting his hat gracefully, and look ing at Annio without a blush, apparent ly unabashed by tho unexpected chal lenge, ho answered : I nm at your disposal, Annie. How would I suit your" "Very good," said Annie, '"bend for the minister and we'll be married right here on tho 6pofc. " It was not long after that my door bell rang. Responding to tho ring I found thero tho brother of tho spinsters, who had Kent for me to come clown to tho "shop" to marry a couple who wero looking for a minister. On entering thoplacd and discovering no strange couplo there upparoutly con templating matrimony, I at once sus pected that I was to bo mado'n party to somo practical joko involving tho mar riago service a kind cf merriment cr pastimutlwt I could not encourage. I asked, however, for tho parties to be married, intending, if it should further appear that tho company wero expecting only amusement, to givo thorn gently a brief lecture on the impropriety cf play ing xnarriago and tho risks often in curred by tho persons doing thi.. Immediately up stepped before mo Charlio and Annie. Meanwhile, as if by preconcerted actio!!, there was no exhi bition at all of merriment by any ono of tho company. I was greatly embarrassed. Charlie, I know, was engaged to an estimablo lady in Philadelphia. . A happy thought ocenrred to mo. "1 will not marry you now," I said, "but I will return homo and loavo yon nn hour to think cf it. If at tho end of tho hour you nro still resolved to get mar ried, como to my honso and I will mar ry you." "Fine," said Charlio. "That's fine," an oxprepsicu of relief as the came mo ment overspreading his countenance, "and whether we como cr not," ho con tinued, "you shall havo a fco for your trouble." The hour passed away, but they did not como. Among tho callers on tho following day was Annie. Sho had como to 'make explanations. She had vot intended to marry Charlie. Khe supposed I would read tho marriago rcrvico uinal. lmt when I should como toardc her, "Do yon take G. hero for yon wedded husband?" etc., sho would havo answered "No," and tnruiug away she would havo hud "tho laugh" on him. "Yes, Annie, but snppcco ho had said 'No' beforo yon?" "Then cf courso it would havo been on mo; but ho didn't think of that. " "But another and moro important view of it, Annie, is this: It. wai not necessary for lr.o last evening to read tho marriage scrvico at all. Had I sim ply pronounced Charlio and yen man and wife, you would havo been married in law as effectually as if I had read ih) whole formula from beginning to end. " "Oh, Mr. L.,"said Annie, bursting into tears, "was I so nearly married? I thought that you wero obliged to read the wholo ceremony, and when yon camo to question me, I would nnswer 'No,' aud that would end it I am so glad that yon took tho courso you sug' gested. Never again will I act so fool ishly." Wo wero not done talking about tlw matter before tho doorbell rang again and an attendant brought to mo a hUml .somo study gown, with tho compliments cf Charlio for not marrying him. Ft and Lean. Paddy had a pig which he regularly crammed one day and starved the next. When asked why he did so, he re plied: "Och, sure, and isn't it I that liko to have my bacon with a strako of fat and a stroke of lane noually. one J after t'other?" London Answers. riiambi Iain's Cough Remedy is famous for Its cures of bad colds. It opens tbe se cretions, relieves tbe lungs and aids nature in restoring tbe 6ystem to a healthy condi tion. If freely used as soon as tbe cold has been contracted, and before It has become settled in tbo system, it greatly lessens the severity of the attack and has often cured In a single day what would have been a severe cold. For sale by Johnson & Henderson, druggists. Money of the Constitution. A favorite trick of tho silveritM), 'when beaten in argument on the merits of tho fret coinago scheme, is to fall back on the claim that "silver is money of the constitution." And in the ab sence of any better roaaou for changing from the gold to the nilver standard they urge that the framers of the con stitution mentioned both gold and sil ver as logal tender money. Altliough very frequently heard, the assertion that silver has a claim to free coinago through some reference to it in the constitution has no basis in fact. The founders of tho Union did not un dertake to limit tho powers of congresa to legislate in regard to the standard of values, and the only reference to the two money metals is tho clause which prohibits the states from making any thing but gold and silver a tender in payment of debts. Thero is positively nothing in tho constitution which gives any color to the pretenses of the silver ites. But even if the franjers of the consti tution had seen fit to provide that both gold and silver should bo used as stand ards of value that would bo no reason for adhering to. an unsafe and unsound ourrency after experience had shown its ovils. Wise and great and good as our forefathora were, they could not foresee tho enormous increase in tho production of silver of tho last 20 years. And since tho great commercial nations havo, aft or conturies of experimenting, decided that the gold standard is tho best, it would bo folly for this country to stick to silver merely because our ancestors had used it. Americans want the best of everything, no matter what tradition may say, and if the constitution had favored- tho silver standard it would havo been promptly amended to 6uit tL now conditions. A. 'Tat" lllnstrntlon. An Oklahoma correspondent of the sound currency committee of .iho Reform club says that because of shoTT crops and low pricey for two or three years the peo plo thero wero grasping at tho silver "straw," but thut with "plentiful rains, fair forag.T cropa thia season, good stand of wheat t u tho ground, they look for substantial betterment nest crop and are les3 inclined to tako for it anything but money having tho highest purchasing power." Uo ft;ys: "Thoy arc liko tho Irishman going to join the church and did not know what ono to join. Ho said everybody admitted the Catholics might go to heaven, but not every ouo admit ted that a Prot estant could. So ho would take his chances with tho Catholics. Now, everybody admits a gold coin will bo gcod in any event, but as part of the peoplo have their doubts about 6ilver they, to bo on tho safo muo, when they havo something to sell and ship, want tho kind of money about which thero hangs uo doubt. " It Wouldn't Work. It is often srgMted thct all that is noeded to keep the gold reserve up to tho mark 13 to make tho cu.siom: duties payable in gold. But this means a pre mium on gold, as it implies a discrimi nation against other forms of money. There is besides a law making silver dollars good tender for all dues, public aud privat , except in cases whero a contract cali3 for something else. The Sherman silver treasury notes are by law receivable fcr customs docs. Tho law requiring all forms of money to bo kept at par with gold would be violated by refusing to receive anything but gold for tariff taxes. It ia therefore imprac ticable, without producing the evils wo aro trying to avoid, to require tariff taxes to bo paid in gold only. Tbo presi dent has shown how a gold resorve may bo mado unnecessary by calling in the greenbacks and Shorman notes and re placing them with bank notes. No better plan ia forthcoming. Baltimore Sun. An Old Soldier's Recommendation. In the late war I was a soldier in tbe First Maryland Volunteers, Company O. During my term of service I contracted chronic diarrhoea. Since then I have used a great amount of medicine, but when I found any that would give me relief it would Injure my stomach, . until Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and diarrhea Remedy was brought to my notice. I used It and will say it la the only remedy that gavo me permanent re lief and no bad results follow. 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