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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-22
can 400 ne Amerieaniaed.
From the baltimore Sun Dem.).

The Philippines. II held by us. might be
exploited as the French, for example, are
exploiting Madagascar, but they never
viii be-. or can be Americanized. Foreign
cxcresccucos on the American body po-
Hide military dependencies 10 be govern
I'D by the sword and kept by the sword.
they must and would forever re-
main. IL BE- no wonder that the opin-
ion is gaining ground that President Me-
kinney Is becoming more and more OPP
posed 10 the idea OF our acquiring aud re-
saining these costly foreign e1oues,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-22

The case of John Cudahy Of Chicago
holds out hope for Joe Letter. Five years
ago Cudahy attempted to do for pork what
Letter recently tried to do for wheat. The
load was too much for him, and ne came
out of the deal in debt for more than a
millon and half of dollars. A few days
ago he paid up the last of his obligations
and had a comfortable fortune left. He
had made it all in pork. the very article
which broke him five years ago, Letter
may follow along similar lines.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-22

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-22

The closing Of the war finds the treas
ury fun Of money as a result of tho sale
of bonds The Republican politicians.
however have on hand any number Of
schemes for spending Il. Should the next
Congress be dominated by that party the
Immense funds la the treasury would
quickly be disspatcd just as was the
tremendous surplus which Mr. Clovcland's
first administration lefl in the government
Golfers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-22

Gen. Wheeler's endorsement of Theodore
Roosevelt, who Is a Republican, seems to
be beyond the comprehension Of some few
of our contemporaries one of which fears
that Tin excess of gratitude" he may
even feel constrained to say a good
word for the gold standard.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-22
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Special Notices-Ship Notice, strachan
e. Co
Business Notices-Superior Liquors,
Henry Solomon & Son; Kennedy's Crack
ers and Cakes, Henry Solomon & Son,
Distributing Agents.
Special Sale of Baby Carriages This
week-Lindsay & Morgan.
Steamship Schedules-French Line,
Campagnie Generate Transatlantque.
Hotel-South End Hotel, Tybee Island,
w NJ. Bohan, Proprietor.
Medical-Cuticura Remedies; s. S. s.;
Castoria; Hoods Pills.
Cheap Column Advertlsements-Help
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent;
For Sale; Lost; Personal Miscellaneous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-22
10 A1linnce with snnin.

From the Philadelphia Ledger Qnd).
Our British cousins need not be alarmed
at the prospect of an alliance between the
United States and Spain for the control
of the Philippines, or for any other pur-
pose whatever. A country that declines an
alliance with England is not going TO
make one with Spain.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-22
CURRENT COMMENT.
The Church and Expansion.

The CHURCH. and Expansion.
From the Springfield Republican Qnd).
Mr.. Dingley is much impressed by the
sentiment In the Christian church In IA
vor Of expansion, but he might well recall
that the cross always accompanied the
sword Of Spain In her conquests of heath
en- lands
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-22

The Porto Ricans will shortly be accord
ed one glorious privilege that they have
never heretofore enjoyed; they may
"cuss'' the administration to their hearts
content
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-22

There is more gold in the national treas
ury than there has been at any other one
time in ten years. The high point was
reached on Friday when the stock on
hand amounted to a little more than two
hundred and one millions of dollars II
is said to be not unlikely that the record
mark will be reached and passed before
the payments for the new war bonds
have been completed. Only about two
thirds of the proceeds Of the bonds have
as. yet been paid into the treasury.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-22

Late cables assert that the recent hur-
ried departure Of the Princess of Wales
for Copenhagen was not occasioned by a
misunderstanding with her husband, as
has been alleged, but by the serious illness
of her mother, Queen Louise of Den
mark The story is that the Queen, IA
nous for her brilliant intellect, has lost
her reason and fallen into a state of senile
dotage. Heretofore she has been regarded
as most remarkable politician, even out
whiting Bismarck on more than one occa-
sion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-22

For good man weighing 800 pounds,
Gen. shafter has become remarkably In
conspicuous of late.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-20
Distances.
New Lothrop.

W. Snyder and VIM. Beatty are on the sick
list-Arthur Amidon is now in the employ OF
NJ r. O'Dell-Luther FELTON, has commenced
the erection of a new house-Mrs. Geo.
Arrowsmith and daughter of Saginaw, spent
Sunday here with Mr.. Arrowsmith--W L.
Colby has reprinted his sample wagon and now
has neat and attractive rig-It is reported
that Geo. French, of Flushing, has purchased
the dray business of NJ. III. Rourke-Mrs. @.
L. Darling, Of Clayton, spent portion OF last
week at the home of her daughter Mrs. Pack
ard-Myron Hanchett, who resides west and
south OF the village is preparing to build new
house during the present summer-Mrs
Charles Chase died on Tuesday at the home Of
her daughter, Mrs. Brae Ormsby, west of the
village, from old age. The deceased was about
70years old-The County Drain Commissioner
was in the township Tuesday and let the con-
tracts for the construction of large ditch which
will enter the township from New Haven, near
the farm of John Conley ST., and takes an east
erly course to a branch of the Mishtegaic creek
on the farm Of David Gillett. The construction
Of the drain was let by sections, Geo. Gllett,
John Conley, Sr., and Corunna parties being the
successful bidders. The price per rod varied
from 6S cents to 81. so. The width of the ditch
will be 80 feet at the top and 16 feet at the
bottom.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-20
Byron.

NJ. S. Doyle. of Elsie, was 10 Byron last
week, making arrangements for paying his
patrons for milk furnished the cheese facto-
y-John ID. Williams went to Lansing
asst week-Attorney A. K. Richards and
wife, of Comma, were in town last Thurs
day to attend the meeting of the Farmers
Rosenkrans of Corunna Wis
tied at E. G. Tuckeys last week Thursday
p. p. Bilhorn and wife. of Chicago,
we're guests at A. McCaughna's recently
r. M. Tubbs, of Lansing, was in town
asst week-Wallace johnson, of Fenton,
spent Sunday at B. s. Foskett's and G. 4.
Welch's- Morgan & Merringham have
sold the meat market business to George
Downey, of Gaines, and removed their stock
Of groceries into the Odd Fellow building,
part OF which is occupied by the pOstoffice
Mrs. G. 4 Welch is on the sick list.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-20

The anniversary of the Epworth League
was appropriately celebrated at Asbury
M. X. church, Sunday. A very interesting
sermon on the leagues motto, "Look up,
Lift up" was given by the pastor in the
morning. The evening meeting was given
up to song service and was In charge of
the league, after which the new officers
were installed by the pastor. A short
A delegation from the Womans' Relief
Corps and Quackenbush Post will visit the
Goss, New Haven, Henderson, Dewey,
Bennington No. and Dynes cemeteries,
Sunday afternoon, May 20, to decorate the
soldiers graves. The people in those To-
calities, particularly the childrep, are in
vited to meet with them, and aid with
flowers in honoring the memories of the
Nations defenders.
Rev. and Mrs. Edmonds, of Beaver Dam,
Wis, were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
White, Saturday and Sunday. From 1874
to 1881 Rev. and Mrs. Edmonds were
residents of this city. At that time he was
the Baptist State Missionary, and now
occupies the same position in Wisconsin.
He occupied pastor Northrop's pulpit Sun
day morning and gave an excellent sermon.
They left Monday for the east and will
attend the National Baptist convention in
Buffalo Press.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-20
Ann Arbor Ry. and Shops.

Thomas Markham, carpenter, who had
been In Frankfort for two weeks doing re-
pair work on boat No. 1, met with a very
painful accident Sunday morning while
making few finishing touches on the boat
before returning home. He was in small
hole near the rear end of the boat, through
which one of the steam pipes passed, when
the pipe burst under pressure of 1875
pounds, and the steam burned him frightful-
ly about the hands and face. He was at
once attended by the Co.'S physician and
was brought to his home in this city Mon
day night. He still suffers much pain from
the accident 1t will be several weeks be-
fore he is again able to return to work.
Robert Tawse was in Detroit Wednesday.
William Barnes made his regular trip to
Durand Wednesday.
The marine engines are being equipped
with new patent oil cups which are adjust
able-a great improvement over the old
ones.
New ship cranes are being made in the
machine department for the Co.'S boats.
They will be heavier and more durable
than those made by the company last fall.
New stearn bearings for boats No. and
are being made this week by II. "a.
Beach.
The meeting which was announced to be
held at Durand last Sunday for the organ
izng of an insurance comp my, was indef-
initely postponed.
Chas Markham, of Frankfort, returned
to this city Monday with his father and is
spending the week with his parents.
The repairs on Ann Arbor boat No. l at
Frankfort have been completed and the
workmen from this city returned home
Monday night. They expect to return to
that city again the first of next week, when
boat No. will undergo similar overhaul
ing.
Norman Berry began work Monday in the
paint shop.
l.. Sprinkle returned to work Wednesday
morning after an illness of six weeks
A shop track has been built between the
machine and wood shops which will be used
to convey heavy material from one shop to
the other
The Wolverine was neatly repaired and
turned from the shop the first of the week
Engine No 81 was brought In Tuesday
for repairs. Boilermaker Saml. Trench is
doing some very artistic work in the con
struction of a new fire box for the lOcOmo-
tive.
Work is progressing finely on the repair
ing of the marine engines for the company's
new boat.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-20
Byron Farmers Club.

The Byron Farmers Club met at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. James Golf. May IL,
at 10 o'clock. Not very many members be-
ing present, the meeting was not called to
order until after dinner.
The meeting opened with song by Miss
Nora Boice. entitled, "a Sailor on Board
the Maine." A. K. Richards and wife, of
Corunna, we're admitted as members of the
club, also Monroe Fox. Miss Nora Boice
gave recitation entitled. 1.-THE Mortgage
on the Farm" and Mrs. A Orr. select read
ing, 20, why should the spirit of mortal be
proud?"
Mrs. M. 7. Boice read a paper on poultry
raising, emphasizing the fact that the
farmers wife is obliged to attend to most of
the details in that branch of agriculture, al
though in importance 1t is not last on the
list. Nearly all the members took part in
the discussion following this paper, the ma
jority favoring the Plymouth Rock as the
best breed for general purpose fowls.
James Golf gave his views of good plan
for hen house-is building one on this
plan; fastens two by fours at the upper end
with bolt leaving the lower end resting
on the floor loose, so he can raise IL to place
the perches on level; then places boards
under and at the same incline, so the drop
pings can be hauled down into trough at
the bottom, thus leaving all the space on the
floor under the perches available for feed
ing place.
Under the head of Question Box, A. K.
Richards answered the question: "Should
the Pingree tax bill be passed." Yes, or
some similar one. All the members thought
some such bill should be passed.
b. s. Foskett gave his method of raising
crop of corn, and the interest all conferred
on deep or shallow blowing, and it was
found that those who have heavy soil have
best results by shallow blowing. and those
having lighter soil need to pillow deeper.
A. Orr gave his method of raising calves
Said he gave them variety of feed. Mr..
Foote said he tried to keep them growing all
the time E. d. Wiltse said he sold last
fall calf few days ago for sl4.6s
Should farmers wives take an afternoon
nap? Mrs. Boice thought they should have
the privilege, and most of the lady members
said amen
After some arrangements were made for
the next meetings. program, the club ad-
journed to meet the second Thursday In
June at the home of Robert Fox. +.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-20
Vernon.

DR.. NJ G. Sculley returned the last of the
week from Ann Arbor-Stephen Bronson
Is on the sick list-Miss May Perry of
Durapd, spent Sunday at NJ. Howard's-
Miss Mabel Wilkinson rides new wheel,
spresent from her sister-Dr. Marshall,
R Durand, was in town Tuesday-Rev.
Dawson, and son Willie, spent the past
week near Bellevue-Dr. Jones has been
lutte sick, but is now better Rev. Steph-
en- preached at Laingsburg Sunday-Mrs
]nlia Palmer Is on the sick list-W. ID.
Garrison is gaining slowly-Mrs G..
Ozark was in Corunna Tuesday-E.
Hearn. of Durand, visited here Sunday
Mrs. Silas Crawford is on the sick list
Charlie Stewart was hurt quite badly by a
hDrse while driving near Easton, and is un-
able to be moved to his home--Mrs. Thorp
mas been quite sick but is gaining--Mrs.
B Whitcomb, of Durand, was in town We'd
nesday -Miss Eta Loncor Is visiting here
The Baptist Ladies' Aid gave social
ut the home of Rev. Davidson on Wednes-
lay evening.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-20
Burton.

The residents of this place are making
preparations to soon raise fag-Victor
Bleming arrived here from Jeffersonvlle,
Ohio, last week, and will make his home
with his parents this summer-Mrs. s.
Rodbertus, of Chicago, is a guest at Post.
master J. Potter's--Mrs. G. Baker, of To.
ledo. spent part of last week with her
aunt, Mrs. Fl. Scott--Mrs. John Potter IL
quite i'll. DIR. s. Leonard, of Owosso, is at
lending her--The Misses Mary Green
and Lille Rogers were guests of DR.. and
Mrs. K. T. Wilson, of Owosso, last week
Mrs. K. w. Mason and the Misses Es-
leila Hubbell, Nellie and Eva Cramer were
guests of Miss Sarah McWilliams Thursday
Of last week--Mesdames s. 8. Fleming,
VIM. Putnam, ID. s. Cramer, K. Klllen. s.
Hall and M. Devendorf attended the district
convention of the W. g. 7. u. In Bancroft,
Thursday and Friday--Mrs. G. Wilks, Of
Owosso, visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J.. Vincent, two days last week.-Mrs. Iva
Roosa was guest of Owosso friends from
Saturday until Wednesday ID. =.
sramer will preach sunday In the M. p.
,hurch at this place---Miss Laura Scott
Will lead the Epworth League meeting Sun
nay evening--A refreshing rain Wednes-
3ay night did great deal of good--Dr
and Mrs. 4. T. Wilson, of Owosso, spent
Wednesday with ID. b. Green and wife.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-20
Union Plains.

Mrs. Levi Gortner, of Stanton, is visiting
friends here-John Willett and wife visit
cd at John Hurry's, Saturday and Sunday
Wallace Johnson, of Fenton. spent
Sunday at b. s. Foskett's-The residence
of Robert Lewis burned to the ground, last
Wednesday, while the family were absent
lrom home. Some neighbors discovered IL
was on fire in time to save part of the furni-
hire. Insured for $500 quite number
OF farmers hereabout are planting corn
George Harder and Matte Mills attended
the district Sunday school convention at
hinden Tuesday and Wednesday of this
week-B. S. Foskett and wife went to
Fenton Thursday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-20
Patriotic Resolutions.

The following resolutions were passed at
at the Southwest Local Teachers Associa-
ton at Perry:
Whereas, la the course of human events,
1t becomes necessary for the U. s. govern
ment to declare war against the Kingdom of
Spain. therefore be IL
Resolved. First: That we, as teachers of
the American youth, do declare our full
sympathy with the efforts of this government
to put an end to the wanton destruction
of life and property in the island OF Cuba.
Second: That we will do all In our power
to encourage the spirit of loyalty and love
of country In the hearts of those under our
instruction.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-20
Try Allen Foot-Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
At this season your feet feel swollen,
and hot, and get tired easily. If you have
smarting feet OF tight shoes, try Aliens
Foot Ease. Ii cools the feet and makes
walking easy. Cures swollen and sweating
feet, blisters and callous spots. Relieves
corns and bunions of all pain and gives rest
and comfort Try it to-day. Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial
package free. Address, Allen s. Olmsted,
LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-20
Caledonia.

The Evangelical quarterly meeting was
veil attended last Sunday. Presiding Elder
George Kern delivered the sermons, morn
ing and evening--Fred Rubeman and Ed
Wildermuth have new wheels--Little
Gilbert Wildermuth has learned to ride a
wheel--The Indians from near Chesaning
have been through this vicinity selling bas-
lets-J Julius Shoultz is gaining rapidly
these pleasant sunny days and walks out
Ome--T. Simmington and Grandpa Ross,
Of Owosso, were pleasant callers at w. j.
0strander's Sunday--Lena Shoultz is
again in the schoolroom with her pupils in
district No. 2-Floyd Ostrander, of Co. G.
Camp Eaton, has returned home, having
Jailed to pass the physical examination. He
has been employed at the gas works by C.
Robbins--Mrs. Crutts has been sick since
Sunday--Mr. and Mrs. John Boyd have a
mall baby boy.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-20
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plain6eld, ILL.,,
makes the statement that she caught cold
and 1t settled upon her lungs; she was treat
ed for month by her family physician, but
grew worse. He told her she was hope
less victim of consumption and that no med.
icine could cure her. Her druggist sug-
gested DIR. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption; she bought bottle and to her
delight found herself benefited from first
dose. She continued its use and after TAX
ing six bottles, found herself sound and
well; now does her own homework. and Is
as we'll as she ever was. Free trial bottle
of this great discovery at Will K. Collins
and j. s. Haggart's drug stores. Large
bottles so cents and Sl.00.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-20
Lennon.

T. X. Hubbard, OF Perry, visited friends in this
vicinity last week.-Mrs.. Henry Pannell who
has been visiting at the home of Herbert An
thony has returned to her home in Detroit
Shaw & Homes, of Vernon, shipped five decks
of sheep from this place last Wednesday. They
were all purchased from Geo. Brooks--Albert
Ellis has received the material for his new
house which he will erect at once on his farm
west of the village.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-20
Lewis Weeks began clerking Monday at

Lewis Weeks began clerking Monday at
l.. M. Watson's drug store.
Besides the article on the causes of the
failure of the Spanish Armada. by Captain
Mahan. the June Century will contain ''Ten
Months with the Cuban Insurgents" the
experiences of major in the army under
Garcia. and an article on 1.-THE Confederate
Torpedo Service" by the electrician of the
torpedo division In the confederate navy,
who laid the mine which blew up the first
gunboat ever destroyed by this means.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-20

List of advertised letters in the Owosso
Post Office for the week ending May Ia,
1898. Mrs. w. l.. Gould, Maud Pulver,
Alexander Gannay, Willie Graham, VIM.
Coilimer, Sylvester Carney, Mrs. Bertha
McCae, Myrtle Vaughan, G. T. Miller, John
p. Williams, j. w. Winchester, Jas. j..
Brown. g. w. Brewster.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-20

A new track is being built at the water
works for the conveying of coal from the
coal bins to the engine room. A turn
table near the engine room door on the east
side of the building has also been con.
structed.
At the last meeting of the Boys band, of
south Owosso, 1t was decided by a unani-
nous vote that the organization hereafter
be known as the Junior band. They will
go to Morrice tomorrow afternoon ana take
part in street fair to be given at that place.
Since the breaking out of the war there
seem to be more men than ever ON the
tramp. Eleven ragged, lazy looking fell
lows, basking In the sun, were counted in
one crowd near the Junction, Wednesday
afternoon. The old pump factory on Stew
art street seems to be favorite sleeping
department for them. 1t is claimed that at
least dozen of these WEARY Willies" can
be seen coming from this building in
the early morning of nearly every day and
the residents of that part of the city are
terribly bothered by their persistent ap
plications for food and clothing
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-20
When Nature

Needs assistance 1t may be best to render it
promptly, but one should remember to use
even the most perfect remedies only when
aeeded. The best and most simple and
gentle remedy is the Syrup Of Figs, manu-
hctured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-20
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident, of which Mr.. John
Oliver, of Philadelphia, was the subject, Is
narrated by him as follows: II was In q
most dreadful condition. My skin was al
most yellow, eyes sunken, tongue coated,
pain continually In back and sides, no appe-
lite; gradually growing weaker DAY by day.
Three physicians had given me up. For.
tuRately, a friend advised trying Eclectric
Bitters, and to my great JOY and surprise,
the first bottle made decided improvement.
l continued their use for three weeks, and
am now we'll man. l know they saved
my life, and robbed the grave of another
victim" No one should fail to try them
Only 80 cents per bottle at w. K. Collins
and j. s. Haggart's drug stores.