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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-10
OUR NAVY.
Present Condition Well Adapted tn
Our Necessities.


Our Necessities.
The present Immediately effectiveness of
the navy consists of four battle ships of the
first class, two Of the second and 48 other
vessels, ranging from armored cruisers to
ton Ave battle ships of the first class. 16
torpedo boats and one submarine boat. No
provision has yet been made for the armor
been impossible to obtain it at the price
fixed by congress. It Is of great Importance
that congress provide this armor. as until
The present naval force, especially in view
Of its increase by the ships now under con-
struction. while not as large as that of a
its vessels are the very best of each type:
and with the increase that should be made
to 1t from time to time in the future, and
careful attention to keeping 1t IN high g,
adapted to the necessities OF the country.
The great increase of the navy which has
taken piacs IN recent years was Iustiiied ny
has received public appreciation. The time
has now arrived, however, when this IN,
sreaSe to which the country Is ICON commi nj ie
creased facilities commensurate with the
increase of our naval vessels. 1t Is an un-
that Is Sny
largest ships, and only one on the Atlantic
coast. and that the latter has for the last
SIX or @
steps should be taken to provide three or
four docks Of this capacity on the ATLANTIC
coast, at least one on the Pacific coast and
recommendation of very competent
board, appointed to Investigate the sub
Ject. There should also be ample provision
munitions Of war and for an increased
number of officers and enlisted men. Some
additions are also necessary to our navy
number Of vessels. AS there are now on
the stocks five battleships Of the largest
class, which can not be completed for q
dalton Of the secretary of the navy for an
appropriation authorizing the construction
of one battleship for the Pacilc coast,
where at present there Is only one in COM
mission and one under construction, while
on the Atlantic coast there are three In
commission and four under construction;
and also that several torpedo boats be
authorized in connection with our gen.
eral system Of coast defense.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-10
AMATEUR CONJURlNG.
How. to Be n Hermann with n Little
Practice.

How. to Be n Hermann with n Little
Practice.
If all that professor of magic says is
true, anybody with little practice may
become rival to the great Hermann.
All one needs are few implements sold
by the professor, few lessons at 81 a
lesson, and practice-the last costs you
nothing but time.
Here's one of the tricks that he calls
easy. It's to make coin pass through
a wand, through pack of cards and
drop into glass on which the cards are
resting. The professor placed his glass
ON the table, rested the cards over the
glass and stood his wand perpendicular
ly on the cards. Here's the conn.," he
said, holding it in his left hand and APP
pearing to take it in his right. "Now,
watch it co. He hit the top Of his
wand crack with his right hand, and
instantly there was jingling, and a
coin dropped out of the pack of cards
and in the glass. But it wasn't the coin
the professor exhibited at first. That he
still held in his left hand. The one that
dropped into the glass had rested secure
ly in couple of Sits in the bottom card
until the downward pressure from the
wand bent the cards and released the
coin. A little dexterity in handling the
cards makes it impossible to discover
the coin in the pack, and few words
about the wand and magic, and so on,
add much to the bewilderment and the
interest.
Another clever trick that seems to
call for an exertion Of magnetic force
and has decidedly mysterious look Is
that of making q lead pencil rise to a
perpendicular position after placing ii
horizontally from the palm to the slight
ly bent finger tips. The operator passes
the finger tips Of his other hand close
over the pencil, and as he does so. the
pencil rises from its horizontal to per-
pendicular position. To perform the
trick a pencil with rubber erase,
should be used. Push q needle from
which the temper has been taken
through the eraser and leave just enough
out at the end to bend into an almost
invisible hook.
In placing the pencil IN the palm
push this small hook under the skin.
Then put the other end on the finger
tips, and the rest is simple. The open
ing of the palm, which tightens the
skin, raises the pencil, and the mystic
passes of the other hand and the talb
about personal magnetism serve nicely
to deceive the spectators.
Making handkerchief disappear
from the hands while an egg appears in
its place is deceptive, but also simple
1t simply requires magic egg, or one
with hole in it. The disappearance Of
the handkerchief is accomplished sim.
ply by poking it into the eggshell, and
when that is displayed it adds wonde,
tn the trick
How to Clean Piano Keys.
When the keys Of piano are dirty,
they should be cleaned with little gin
and whiting mixed to wet paste. Rub
little on each key; then polish with a
soft dry cloth, or an old silk handker-
chief is best. Care must be taken not to
let the paste get between the keys.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-10
Tun PACIFIC RAILWAYS.
should Government Become Bidder
for the Kansas Pacifics

The Union Pacific railway, main line,
was sold under the decree OF the Unlted
States court for the district or Nepraska
on the LIST and I'd of November of this year
The amount due the government consisted
of the principal of the subsidy bonds, $27,-
296. 512 and the accrued interest thereon,
t31, 211 .75, making the total Indebtedness
$5S,44S, 223.75. The bid at the sale. covered
the first mortgage lien and the entire mort.
gage. claim of the government, principal
The sale of the subsidized portion of the
Kansas Pacific line, upon which the gov
Saen at the Of
government to December 16, 1897. The debt
of this division of the Union Pacific railway
TO the the of the ssbsdy
terest thereon. $ss2s. 6so:ss. making a total
originally advertised for November 4. but
for the purpose Of securing the utmost
public notice of the event 1t was postponed
until December 16 and a second adver-
tisement. of the sale was made. BY the
decree Of the court the upset price on the
sale of the Kansas Pacific will yield to
ali prior liens, costs and charges. If no
other or better bid Is made this sum is
all that the government will receive on its
claim Of nearly 13,000,0 900. The government
has no information as to whether there
will be other bidders or a better bid than
the minimum amount herein stated The
the government Shall under the authority
given It by tho act Of March 3, 1887, purchase
or redeem the road in the event that a
bid Is not made by private parties covering
the entire government claim.
To qualify the government to bid at the
sales will require deposit Of $500, 900. as
follows: In the government cause $4,000,
and In each of the first mortgage causes
$500, 200, and In the latter the deposit must
be in cash. Payment at the sale Is as
follows: Upon the acceptance of the bid,
deposited shall equal is per cent. of the
bid; the balance In instruments of 5 per
cent, 30 40 and so days after the confirri1a
ton of the sale. The lien on the Kansas
Pacific prior to that OF the government
on the s0th Of July; 1881, principal and inter
est amounted to 1921 ,0S.11. The govern
ment, therefore, should IL become the high
est bidder, will have TO pay the amount of
the first mortgage lien. believe that under
the act OF 1897 II has the authority to do
this, and in absence Of any action by con-
gress, / shall direct the secretary OF the
treasury TO make the necessary deposit as
required by the courts decree to qualify
as bidder and TO bid at the sale n sum
which will at least equal the principal of
the debt due the government; but suggest,
in order to remove all controversy, that an
amendment of the law be Immediately
passed explicitly giving such powers and
appropriating In general terms whatever
sum IS sufficient, therefor
In so important matter as the gov
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-10
PARIS EXPOSITION.
United states Granted Ample Space
for n Liberal Exhibit.

The acceptance by this government. Ct
the invitation of the republic. of France
to participate In the Universal exposition
of 1900 at Paris was Immediately followed
by the appointment of q special commits
sioner to represent. the United States IN
the proposed exposition, with special ref
erence to the securing Of space for an ad-
equal exhibit on behalf Of the Urited
States.
The special commissioner delayed his de-
parture for Paris long enough TO ascertain
the probable demand for space by Amert-
almost unprecedented Interest in the pro-
posed exposition, and the information thus
acquired enabled him to justify an ap-
plication for a much larger allotment OF
space for the American section than had
been reserved by the exposition authori-
ties. The result was. particularly crafty
ing in view of tho fact that the United
States was one Of the. last countries to
accept the Invitation of France. The re-
cepffon accorded our special commissioner
was most cordial, and he was given. every
reasonable assurance that the United
States would receive consideration com
mensurate with the proportions OF our ex-
hibit. The report OF the special commits
sioner as to the magnitude and Importance
OF the coming exposition and the great
demand for space by neutrality-suspicious.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-10
MONETARY COMMIssION.
Unable to Secure satisfactory He
suits from Its LabOrs.

Under the provisions of the act Of con-
gress approved March 9. 1897. for the pro-
m specting 81 bimetaiiism appointed on the
i WoicOtf, Of doloirado; Hon. Adiai +.
y9ss 10 q HseaseaS's:isy 3.
cure the cooperation of European countries
In the international settlement OF the ques-
tion, but up to this time have not been
able to secure an agreement contemplated
by their mission. The gratifying action OF
our great sister republic of France In join
ing this country IN the attempt 10 pr ,r
commercial nations OF Europe whereby q
fixed and relative value between gold and
silver shall be seeured a i0Tns aon ass the
larger nations of the world In realizing
the International character of the prob
wise and practical solution OF 1t.
The British government has published
resume Of the steps taken Jointly by the
special ENJOYS of the United States, with
whom our ambassador at London active
~ cooperated in the presentation or this
VIII be laid before congress: Our special
ENJOYS have not made their final report, as
further negotiations between the repre-
sentatives Of this government and the gov
/, ernments of other countries are. pending
and in contemplation. They believe that
esye Ss poon IN
taining the stability of the parity between
the metals and kindred questions may yet
be solved by further negotiations.
Meanwhile II gives me satisfaction to
state that the special ENJOYS have already
demonstrated their ability and fitness to
deal with the subject, and It is to be
earnestly hoped that their labors may re-
suit in an International agreement which
will bring about recognition of both gold
and silver as money upon such terms and
with such safeguards as will secure the
use or both metals upon basis which shall
work no injustice to any class of our citi-
Zena.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-10
GOVERNMENT EXPENSES.
Appropriations Must BE Kept Within
the Receipts.

Lam forced by the length Of this massag a
affairs of the government with which con-
gress will have to deal at the present ses-
sion. They are fully discussed In the de-
partmental reports, to all of which invite
your earnest attention. The estimates Of
the expenses of the government by. the
several departments will, am sure, have
gress may not find it an easy task to reduce
the expenses of the government, 1t should
not encourage their increase. These ex-
penses will. In my Judgment admit OF q
ment without injury to the public service.
1t is a commanding duty to keep the ap-
preparations within the receipts OF the gov
eminent and thus avoid deficit.
WILLIAM M'KINLDY.
Executive Mansion, December 6, 1897
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-10

Mr.. w. Godfrey Hunter has likewise been
accredited to the governments of Guate-
mala and Honduras. the same as his pred
ecessor. Guatemala Is not member Of
the greater republic OF Central America,
but Honduras is. Should this latter govern
ment decline to receive him. he has been
instructed to report this fact to his gov
eminent and await it's further instructions.
A subject of large importance to our
country and increasing appreciation on the
part of the people Is the completion OF the
great highway of trade between the At
Iantic and Pacific known as the Mica
raguan canal. It's uti1ity and value to
American commerce is universally admit
TED The commission appointed under
date of July "A last ito continue the surveys
and examinations authorized by the act
approved March 2. 1895" in regard to "the
proper route, feasibility and cost OF con-
struction OF the Nicaragua canal, with q
view of making complete plans for the en-
tire work Of construction OF such canal"
Is now employed In the undertaking. In the
futuro shall take occasion to transmit to
congress the report of this commission.
making at the same time such further sug-
gestions as may then seem advisable.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-10
Z LoC toA
THE SEALS.
Progress OF Negotiation Looking Ia Their
Better Protection.

The efforts which had been made during
the two previous years by my predecessor
to secure better protection TO the fur seals
in the Northern Pacific ocean and Behring
sea, were renewed at an early date by
this administration and have been pursued
with earnestnesS. Upon my invitation the
governments of Japan and Russia sent
delegates to Washington and an inter-
national conference was held during. the
months of October and November last,
wherein 1t was unanimously agreed that
under the existing regulations this species
of useful animals was threatened with ex-
tinction and that an international agree
rnent of all the interested powers was
necessary for their adequate protection.
The government of Great Britain ola not
see proper to be represented at this con-
ference, but subsequently sent to Washing
ton, as delegates. the expert commission,
ers of Great Britain and Canada who had
during the past two years visited the
P1fbylof islands, and who met In CONFER
ence similar commissioners on the part OF
the United States. The result OF this con.
ference was an agreement on important
facts connected with the condition Of the
seal herd, heretofore in dispute, when
should place beyond controversy the duty
of the governments concerned to adopt
measures without delay for the preserve
ton and restoration Of the herd. Negou-
atoms to this end are now in progress the
result OF which hope to be able to report
to congress- at an early day.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-10

eminent becoming the possible owner
railroad property which II perforce musl
conduct and operate. feel constrained to
lay pefore congress those facts for Its
consideration and action before the con-
summation of the sale. II Is clear to my
mind mat the government should not per-
init the property to be sold at price which
will yield less than one-half OF the prin-
cipal OF Its debt, and less than one-fifth OF
It's entire debt, principal and interest.
accept less than its claim, should become a
bldder, and thereby the owner Of the prop
erty. submit to the congress for action.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-10
CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY.

COh8ratulates the NATION ON Ats
Treasure-HOuse OF knowledge.
The library building provided for by the
act or congress approved April 10, 1886,
has been completed and opened TO the pub
ton that through the foresight and
munihcence Of congress the nation pos
sesses this noble treasure house of knowl-
Ing done so much toward the cause of
education, congress will continue to de-
velop, the library in every phase Of re-
search to the end that II may be not only
the richest and most useful libraries In the
world
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-10

.uppies new arguments for a liberal and
ludicious appropriation by congress to
the end that an exhibit fairly representa-
country may be made in an exposition
which will Illustrate the worlds progress
during the nineteenth century. That ex-
tant and comprehensive of the long series
OF international exhibitions, of which our
own at Chicago was a brilliant example,
should make worthy exhibit of American
genius and skill and their unrivaled
achievements In every branch OF industry.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-10
RECIPROCITY..
steps Taken to Improve Trade Relations
With Other Countries.

:. In order to execute as early as possible
the provisions of the third and fourth Sec
"a. 1897, appointed Hon. John A. Kas-
son, of Iowa, special commissioner pleni-
potentiary to undertake the requisite nego-
avail themselves Of these provisions. The
negotiations are now proceeding with sew
.eral governments, both European and
American. It Is believed that by careful
act some grievances of our own and OF
other countries in our mutual trade rela-
lions may be either removed or largely
alleviated, and that the volume Of our COM
mercial exchanges may be enlarged, with
advantage to both contracting parties
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-10
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION.
The Subject Demands Due Considera-
ton by Congress-.

international arbitration cannot be omit
ted from the list of subjects claiming our
consideration. Events have only served to
sfrengthen the general views on this ques-
ton expressed In my inaugural address:
The best sentiment OF the civilized world
ferences between nations without RESORT
ing to the horrors of war. Treaties en-
bodying these humane principles on broad
lines without In any way imperiling our
interests or our honor shall have my con-
slant announcement.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-10
OUR MERCHANT MARINE.
Its Inferiority N Humiliation to National
Pride.

Pride.
Most desirable from every standpoint of
national interest and patriotism is the eff
fort to extend our foreign commerce. To
this end our merchant marine should be
improved and enlarged. We should do our
full share of the carrying trade of the
world. We do not do 1t now We should
be the lager no longer. The inferiority Of
our merchant marine is justly humiliat-
ing to the national pride. The govern
ment by every proper constitutional means
should afd in making our ships familiar
visitors at every commercial port Of the
world, thus opening up new and valuable
markets to the surplus products OF the
farm and the factory.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-10
THE INDIANS.
Needs of White Residents I'm the Ter
rltory Must Be COnsidered.


For a number of years past It has been
apparent that the conditions under which
the FIVE Syzd tribes un Xsre
visions with the United States. With the
right Of serf-government and the ex-
clusion of all white persons from within
a change as to render the continuance of
the system thus inaugurated practically
Impossible. The total number of the five
is As, 1914 and this number has not material
eysti nSl at from 200 occsto 2tC6oo. which.
by pssd IN the n 'ss TSs
area of the Indian territory contains 25,-
So. 564 acres. much Of which Is very fer
sidinT in the territory, most OF whom have
gone there by invitation or with the con-
tent of the tribal authorities, have made
ous towns have have been built in which from
able residences and business houses have
n Dess os enterprises a are Carried on in
which vast sums Of money are en-
PIoyed. and yet these pe spa Seve Tno
ment OF the productive resources Of the
country, are without title to. the land they
occupy and have no voice whateverin the
fhousards OF their children who ere born
in the territory are of school age, but the
doors of the schools Of the ma hons are shut
against them ana Wnat suucat ~ .nsy ~. ~
is by, private contribution; NO provision
FOR the protection of the life or property
~ these white citizens Is made by the
tribal governments and courts
Al iEGIan Arssrocracy.
The aecretary of the interior reports that
leading indians have absorbed great tracts
OF land to the exclusion of the common peo-
ME and government by an Indian arlstoc-
az has been practically established, to
the defriment OF the people. II has been
found Impossible for she United states 70
keep its citizens out OF the territory ana
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-10

We know Of no review published, in this
country or in Europe, which combines so success
fully as the AMERICAN MONTHLY the aisr.ness.
time.iness. and energy Of journalism with the
soind Judgment, esu,y weighed opinion, exact
kncw'edge, and wel!-ckosen English OF the purely
literary periodical. The Outlook.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-10

the month, OF the political, the
economic, and literary happenings
which are of value to intelligent
men and women. The Editors
progress of the World" tells Sue
cinctly an illustrated story of the
month. The "Leading Articles"
The Portland daily press., 1897-05-06
WEDDINGS.
Clifford-Devens,

Emmanuel church, Boston, was the
scene of brilliant social function yester.
day noon, at precisely twelve O'Clock.
The occasion was the wedding of Miss
Caroline Louisa Devens, niece of the late
General Devens. and Mr.. Nathan Clifford
of Portland, a son of Hon. William
Henry Clifford and a grandson of the
late Mr.. Justice Clifford of the United
States Supreme court.
The sacred edifice was beautifully
decorated with palms and spring flowers,
and very brilliant and fashionable con-
gregation was In attendance, many OF
the costumes being of marked elegance
The wedding procession was met at the
altar by the groom, and his best man.
his brother, William H. Clifford, Jr. The
ceremony was impressively performed BY
the rector of the church, Rev. leighton
Parks. During the procession and cere-
muny. the organist of the church, play ed
charmingly, and at the conclusion of tho
service rendered the Mendelssohn
wedding march. rhe bride wore white
satin and carried lilies of the valley.
Maid of honor was Miss Matilda Clifford.
sister of the groom. Her costume was
yellow crepe and large black picture hat
covered with plumes. She carried q
bouquet of prlmroses.
The ushers were Richard Devens,
Richard B. Ware, and Charles F. Fair.
banks, Jr., of Boston, Frederick r..
1owne of Stamford, Conn.,, Walter T.
Camp of Norwich, Conn.,, and Frederic
g. Fassett Of Portland.
After the ceremony there was a
wedding breakfast at the residence Of
the brides uncle, Mr.. Charles +. Fair.
banks, Newbury street.
Mr.. and Mr.. Clifford will reside at 1861
OaQfQCth street Portland