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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
TWENTY-FIVE UNKNOWN DEAD
They Disappear Under the Ice on Trail
in the KlOndike.


San Francisco, May 1O.-A special to
The Examiner from Victoria, b. c.,
says: 1.-THE ice covering a stream in a
defile near Crater lake gave way under
the passing throng of Klondkers and
more than score of men were precipi-
tated into the water and carried to GER
tain death beneath the rivers frozen
coating. The calamity occurred on the
other side of the Summit between
Lindeman and the long lake, at point
in the canon some fourteen miles above
Stone House, where an ice slide over a
mountain stream has been utilized as
a path for sleighs by the fortune seek
ers.
A number Of men were advancing In
almost unbroken rank, each hauling a
heavily laden sled, when there was a
crash. The Ice opened for thirty feet or
more and in an instant twenty-five men,
with their supplies, were whirled down
and under the surface of the stream to
drown without even the chance Of bat
thing for life. The names of the victims
are not known
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
EXPLOSION WAS PREMATURE.

Recent Riots i'm Italy Were the Outbreak
OF a Revolution.
Lugano, Switzerland, May 9.-Yester-
day was terrible day at Milan. About
o'clock in the afternoon verit-
able battle occurred in the Via
Somtrarie. Thousands Of tiles and
chimneys were hurled from the roofs
upon the troops, who were compelled to
retire. A similar fight took place in the
Via Torino. and 1t is believed that no
fewer than 800 were killed and / 900 in
jured.
The artillery was called out and
swept the streets. The general in COM
mand now says that the riots are sup
pressed.
Rome, May 1.-THE recent riots in
this country, instead of being bread
riots. are declared by the police to have
been the premature outbreak of a rev.
olution. The riots have been quelled
and the authorities are in control now.
Advices received from Milan give de-
tails OF the arrest of 200 rioters in a
monastery there 1t appears that the
students from Pavia, who Joined in the
disturbances, entrenched themselves in
the Capuchin monastery. and while a
detachment of troops was passing fired
upon them. The military authorities
sent two field guns to the scene, opened
fire upon the monastery made a breach
In its walls and entered the building,
but the students escaped.
All the monks were arrested, and they
will be imprisoned previously to being
distributed among the othermonasteries
of the order For the present the monks
will be held at the disposal of the mil
itary authorities. A Roman Catholic
newspaper of Milan was confiscated
yesterday The town is resuming it's
normal condition
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
Home Seekers Cheap Excursions to the
West and Northwest.

On May Is, II, June and 81, the North
Western Line Chicago and North. Western
R'y) will sell Home Seekers excursion tick
cts at exceptionally low rates to large
number of points In Northern Wisconsin,
Michigan, Northwestern Iowa, Western
Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota end
South Dakota, including the famous Black
Hill district. Better own a farm! Start
nowl Apply to nearest ticket agent or ad-
dress w. II. Guerin. 67 Woodward avenue,
Detroit, Mich, or w. Il. Kniskern, % Fifth
avenue, Chicago Ill.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
Milwaukee Grain.
northern
SUICIDE or q navemeyer.

New York. May 11.-Charles F. Have
meyer son of the late Theodore Have
meyer committed suicide at his home
in Roslyn, l.. l. He shot himself
through the brain. Mr.. Havemeyer was
60 years of age. He leaves q wife and
two children. No motive for the sui
cidal act is known.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
Croker's Horse Wins a Stake,

London. May 11.-At the first days
racing of the Newmarket second spring
meeting Mr.. Richard Cookers 2-ysar-
old brown colt Knickerbocker won the
Exning plate of 500 sovereigns. The
Lorrillard- Beresford stables 3-year- old
bay colt Elfin won the Burwell states.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
show to Cure all Skin Diseases"

Simply apply "SwAYNE's OINTMENT"
No internal medicine required. Cures tet-
ter, eczema, itch. all eruptions on the face,
hands, nose, &C., leaving the skin clear,
white and healthy. Its great healing pow
ers are possessed by no other remedy. Ask
your druggist for SwAYNE's OINTMENT.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
Eats Without Distress.

~ suffered with inflammation of the
stomach and indigestion. Everything ate
distressed me. have taken a few bottles
of Hoods Sarsaparila and 1t has cured me.
/ am now able to eat almost anything l
wish without distress. heartily recon-
mend Hoods Sarsaparila." Q. A. Aims
worth, 1920 North Edwards street, Kalama-
ZOO, Mich.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
Marriage Licenses.

For Pin Worms, Eczema. Hives. In fact.
any of the various torturing. itching diseases
OF the skin. Doan's Ointment Is an instant
and positive remedy. Get 1t from your
DEALER
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
Three Men Killed.

Thacker, w. Va, May 11.-Leander
Small Joseph Morris and william
Handy were killed and six injured by
a cable breaking and the car dashing
down an incline.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13

~ have used BurdOck Blood Bitters In
my family for two years. 1t is ie best
medicine ever used. 1t cured me of cry
sipelas In very short time; also cured my
son of scrOfula after the doctors had failed. z"
Louie s. Woodward, Laurel Hill, Fayette
Co., Pa.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
Well Grounded Fears.

Madrid, May 5.-Fears are expressed
that the United States fleet has gone to
capture the capital of Porto Rico.
PLAN BIG INVASION
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
Wheat Still Going I'm.

Chicago, May 10.-Wheat was UP 8
cents for May and 7B cents for July be-
fore the session was half an hour DID,
May ranged at $1.73, and July at $109%.
to $1.14. Higher prices were predicted
The sensational advance in Liverpool
was the cause of the wildly excited
market
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
The Alfonso XIII Reported Safe.

Madrid, May Sit is announced off,
cially that the Spanish steamer AL
fonso XIII, said to have troops and a
valuable cargo on board has arrived
at Porto Rico. 1t was feared she would
be captured
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13

wear caves. onrep LaniOs-Esti-
mated receipts for the day, $4,000 sales
ranged at $360@425 westerns, $300Q455
natives and 81 00@5.25 lambs.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13

Those Spanish gunners who opened fire
on Commodore Dewey's feet at Manila
know heap better now.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13

Who says the United States has not an
eastern policy? Not Commodore Dewey.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10e Or 25c.
II ~ r.. q. fail TO cure druggists refund money.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
st. Louis Grain

Wheat-Lower and wild; No. red
cash elevator, $l.90; track $1.3O@1. 35;
May. $1.S2 bid; $1.40 asked; July, $1.0S;
September. CSC; December, S51Rc; No.
hard cash. $3.50. Corn-Lower; No.
cash. 34kc; May, 94Ac nominal; July
345sc: September, 95c bid. Oats-Lower;
No. 2 cash, 33c; track, SS1sc; May. 931ac
asked July, 26lac bid September 23Ac
bid; No. Q white. 35h@36c. Rye-Dull;
65c. overwhelmingly; $1.35.
Milwaukee Grain.
Wheat-Irregular; No. northern
nominal; No.. northern, $1S7 July,
s1.45; September, 93%c. Oats-Lower:
33h@34c. Rye-Weaker; No. /, 73c.
Barley--Higher; No. 2, SAC; sample, 4S
Q63Hc.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13

CA9TOEIA a.. .
a The Kind You Have Always Bought
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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
HAS AN HISTORIC PEN
Relic Which William Alden Smith
Prizes Highly.
n SIGNED DECLARATION OF WAR.

The Pen May Ultimately Find It's Way
into the Archives of the Historical So
ciety Of Michigan and BE Great Relic
In Years to Come-How the Congressman
Conceived and Carried Out the Idea Of
ObtainineAthe Historic Pen.
The sun., 1898-04-02
THR0ITGHOUT DELAWARE.
New Castle.

Tina, the spirit Fl progression Ia$ pre-
vailed in the administration Of the nu-
nicipaI affairs OF this city the past year
Is clearly set forth in the statement Of
the condition Of it, finance for the year
ending March - 1898. The total re-
cClpts from various D,lrCcs was Sj,S1S.IO
and the expenditures -, 74l.j1. leaving
cash balance oi $I3G.74 t. the citys
credit.
OF the amount expended tE,c streets
alone received 81 OSo.S 50 for repairs. The
W. 4 W. G.. Il. K. Co. were paid 800
for lighting the city with electricity and
81 $50 was paid for salaries oi policemen
and city officials. The Road Commits
sioncrs received $500, the fire department
500, besides other minor expenses nee
essary to the proper government Of the
city. The citizens should be proud OF
the manner in which the city affairs
have been conducted the past year. and
give their carrest support for the re.elec-
ton Of those now in Office who have
spared: no efforts to make New Castle
The sun., 1898-04-02
LOCAL DOTS.

Rev. Michael STUDY. one Of the bcS,
known coIorcd preachers in the >tac is
living seriously i'll from general debility
at his home, $50 East Thirteenth street.
Bishop Coleman went to phIadc 'phia
yrstrrda: morning to attend the burial
Of PrrciVaI Roberts, Il wealthy iron
manufacturer, in Laurel Hill cemetery.
the most magnificent resting place Of the
dead in that or any section OF our
country.
Miss Dora Wright, Of No. III Poplar
street, who was removed to the lcIa-
ware luEpilal by the Phoenix Ambu-
lance about three weeks ago suffering
with appendicitis, was able to leave the
hospital yesterday after successful upcr-
alton had been performed.
Walter NoshclI a well known travel
ing man for &. &. Green, Of Woodbury.,
\. j.. has returned to this city after an
extended trip West and South. He re-
ports business improving, and that the
people in the South are very much agi-
tltcd over the Maine affair.
Rev. W. W. Sharp, who is conduct ing
revival services at Wesley NJ. +. Church,
is being assisted by Evangelist Galloway.
"Whcrc are you gong?' said Il young
man to an elderly one in white cravat,
whom he overlook a few miles from
Camden. Il am going to Heaven, my
son. ! have been on the way eighteen
years"
"Wcll, good bye, old fellow; if you
have been travelling toward Heaven
eighteen years, and got no nearer to it
than New Jersey, I'll take another
route"
A delegation from DUPONT Post, &. A.
r., will 60 to Philadelphia on Sunday to
attend the funeral of Lieutenant of Park
Police George McMullin.
A twelve-foot cement pavement is
being laid around the new Zion Lutheran
Church, at Sixth and jackson, by Sim
mons 4 Bros.
The sun., 1898-04-02
CRUISER MINNEAPOLIS
Was Anchored Off Pigeon Point for Il
Short Time Vest rlay EnlOute to
Key West.

o The United States cruiser Minneapolis
anchored off Pigeon Point at $50 O'Clock
yesterday morning in almost the same
spot that the Columbia occupied num-
Der Of days ago.
Owing to the many shoals in the De;a-
ware river she laid there until high tide
last night when she resumed her journey
to Key West, where She will JOIN the
living squadron ol nclc sam.
Allthc supplies were put on board at
League Island Navy Yard on Thursday
afternoon and the last ton of coal was in
the bumkcrS before noon. The torpedocS,
cXr!osjvcs and Il large supply of smoke
h-> roWd"r We're stored i'll the maga-
ziu"., and Wien she sailed there wa~ no
trace " GiSrIIcr incident to taking on
roaj and uppIics.
Many ui til" men ON board are new
recruits. bat all Of them have had Il IrW
wcrk>uf severe drilling, the effects o1
which we've plainly shown in the orderly
'Grmr0nur at the time ui sailing.
The sun., 1898-04-02
BRACE OF RUNAWAYS
Two Vehicles Partially Wrecked and
Erbe Pike a Driver Slightly
Iniupcd

The horse OF John Maguire of POO
Front street, ran away yesterday after
noon and was caught at Second and
Poplar streets after it had partially
wrecked the wagon to which it was har-
messed.
The front axle of the wagon of Com
mission merchant Goodwin broke at
Front and Monroe streets yesterday
afternoon.
As Erbe Pike was driving the team Of
John G. Green, of 1902 Washington
street, in the vicinity of Fifth and Tat
nall streets last evening the horse ran
away.
The animal fell at Sixth and Orange
streets, breaking the shafts OF the
vehicle to which it was attached and
threw the driver out.
Pike sustained a confused wound on
the head and also slight bruises about
the face and body
The sun., 1898-04-02
A FAKE FIGHT.
Jack Bennett and Young Ma
honey Give a Miserable EXhi.
bitiOn at the Arena.

Special to THE sun.
PnLADELpIII., April The six round
boxing bout between Young Mahoney
and Jack Bennett at the Arena tonight
was miserable exhibition and the spec
tators came away disgusted after hooting
the boxers, after leaving the stage
Bennett worked like man who was
doped or who was on the stage to amuse
the spectators by pushing and showing
his opponent around the ring.
Not single good blow was struck
during the entire six rounds.
The best fight of the night was be-
tween Ellwood McCloskey and Patsy
McDermott OF Trenton, who was sub
stituted for Eddy Lennv of Chester.
McDermott got fresh with McCIoSkey,
but a couple OF good smashcs in the face
and several stiff right handlers in the ribs
got some OF the cunceit out of him and
after that Ellwood had it easy.
McDermott kept out of his way by
running around the stage and he tired
McCluskcy out running after him.
The semi-tinal was between Steve
Flanagan and Freddy Snyde" and the
latter got all the best of the 60.
The sun., 1898-04-02
COLNREN THIEF ARRESTED.
Edwin TaSkin Steals Il Watch and
Chain From Il Erincd--t Committed
for Court.

At an early hour yesterday morning
Edwin Baskin, coIorrd, was arrested in
this city by q "rcr> Eakin and Massey.
\ few minutes before the arrest Nathan
l,rinklry. rolorcd. informed the officers
thai Ba.kjm had robbed him ui a silver
watch and chain rdIucd at So.
Both coIoicd mcn were employed at
thr farm .oi James Green near New
Castle, and Hrinklrv missed liz jrwcIry
when he arose.
Baskiu was also missing. and when he
was taken in charge by the officers the
articles stolen We're found on him.
The prisoner was subsequently given Il
hearing b"ior" NIa2's,ratc Daley and was
committed in default Of $500 bail for the
upper court
The sun., 1898-04-02

Epaucts appctr on the latest capcs
ANA wraps, but not to 10 great ali extent
on jackets and bIouscs aS in the winter.
An enjoyable concert was given by the
West End Choral Club, at Goodman
Church, on Thursday evening, for the
benefit OF the West End Reading Room.
Miss Mary {. l. Williams, assistant
superintendent Of schools, is perfecting
arrangements for class in voice culture
to be taught by Prof. Batchelder.
James Kamia, Of No. Gl5 Lombard
street fell while working at the McCul-
Tough Iron Company yesterday morning
and broke his knee cap.
Miss Kate G. Traynor, oE Tandenberg
is entertaining Miss Helen G. Casey Of
this city.
The sun., 1898-04-02
RECEPTION TO PASTORS
Two Pleasing Events in The Lives Of
it"v, j. -. {. Hanna and Rev.
Ezra Tinker.

\ deception wa, given M-t night by
the members ui t'r 'njon VI. T.. Church
T." the Rev. !. u. {. IIau"a and wife. in
honor Of Ii> return to the church.
\ very fine musical and literary
program was rendered by som, 0f he
members "i the Christian Endcayor
Society,
On behalf Of the members Of the
church Mr.. II. Mcdaniel presented to
Mr.. Hanna Il very fine set 81
dishes, AMI IL Rev. j. y. {.
Hanna an umbrella. after which
Mr. Hanna made Il very eloquent re-
sp"nsr, during which he said he was
glad f. return here. and also rrjoircd
that Ii" was not Il Sponnrd, which last
remark was received with loud applause
by mrmhrrs ol the congregations
Mr.. Hanna concluded by saying that
thrI" was Il great deal Of work to be done
this year and hr would like all to help,
after which general handshaking took
place and ice ere am and cake wa2 served.
The mcmbers OF Asbry W. T.. Church
gave largely attended reception in
honor OF the return Of their pastor Rev.
Ezra Tinker last night.
Col Leach made an address Of welcome
after which he called on {. !. Bourdcn
who addressed the congregation ON the
finances Of the church,
The evening ended in a general social
affair and ic" cream and cake was served
by the committee in charge.
The sun., 1898-04-02
Easter is 9p[l l0tl.

11o" 9u1eN tT10 tTTT1C 1TT0S, dI1U
how about your Easter Nov
elites and Candies ? There
is no time to loose, our store
is ready--do delay, for
the best sells first. Lots of
Rabbits, Fancy Baskets,
Chickens. Decorated Eggs,
both in Chocolate and for
ornaments. We engrave
name on eggs, while you
wait free. Take a look at
our assortment of Mixtures,
from 1oc. pound up.
The sun., 1898-04-02
Commerce and Finance.

Prices of Flour, though without quota
BILE change, were weak, due to the con-
tinued lack of interest from BUYERS. Spot
Bran was in moderate supply and quiet
at unchanged prices. Choice Hay was
scarce and in steady request at full
prices, but medium and poor grades were
abundant, dull and irregular. Straw was
unchanged, with free offerings and q
slow demand. l'efined Sugars were in
good demand and strorg, with all soft
grades except Nos. . and -, advanced
l-l6c. per pound. Provisions sold in Il
jobbing way on basis OF quotations.
Wheat opened firm and advanced &c. ON
call, in sympathy with the West, but
subsequently reacted and at | p. m. was
ic. off from the top. Nothing was done
speculatively and export demand was
unsatislact ctory. Corn options ruled firm
up to the close Of the call. Influenced kv
moderate offerings and fair demand
from exporters. Local car lots were in
small supply and held at full prices, but
ruled quiet, Oats, in car lots, were
steady and quiet, with moderate offer
ings. Nothing was done for export. Cot
ton vas quiet but steady.
Grain Movement.
Receipts at Philadel phia:-Wheav. lO,-
552; Corn, 24,2Ss; Oats, lS,OS5. Bati
more: Wheat, 80, ,055; Corn, l55 ,3O4; Oats,
1861. Shipments from Philadelphia
Wheat, IS, SG3; Corn, 20, 4Go; Oats, 1896.
Baltimore: Corn, 22l,95S.
Hope Lodge, |. o. o. f., will have a
public installation at Odd Fellows Hall,
next Wednesday evening.
Do no, blame the conductor for not
calling out the names of the streets. Ten
chances to one he don't know them any
better than you de-.
Colonel A. J. Woodman, who has been
i'll for the past two weeks, is able to be
about again.
President Meredith, OF the Young
Mems Single Tax Club will address the
Philadelphia Reform Club on Sunday
night.
Henry Chapman, who recently SUI
fclcd an attack OF paralysis, is rapidly re-
covering.
The Spanish tounce skirt will be very
popular for development in thin goods,
and may be made up over Il silk or
silesia foundation
The reason that the news which comes
over the Atlantic cable is not fresh is
owing to the immense volume OF salt
water through which it passes.
Mrs. William Mailer wife of the hotel
keeper at Fourth and French streets, is
seriously i'll in Philadelphia.
The sun., 1898-04-02
Patronizc Home Enterprise
Shall Everything
Go to Phila=
delphia ?
TO THE PUBLIC

70 The ~ Blll
The undersigned will pub
lish a DIRECTORY aud
BUSINESS GAZETTEER
of the City of Wilmington
for 1895, The book will be
distinctively a Wilmington
work. The compiling, can
vassing, printing, binding
and management will be
entirely by Wilmington
people.
The canvass of names will
be by intelligent, painstak-
ing citizens of this city, and
will be compiled by expert
cnced directory men, resi-
dents of this city. No cx-
pense will be spared to give
our citizens a frst-c'ass up
to date directory.
When a canvasser calls for
your subscription to book,
or for advertisement, ask
him if he represents the
Home Concern. Patronize
home enterprises and insist
OH having the directory is
sned bv the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-05-20
CURRENT TOPICS.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
FiFTY-FlFTH CONGRESS.

In the senate. on the 9th. in compliance with
a message from the president and without a
word OF debate vote OF thanks was extended
to Commodore Dewey and the ga liant officers
and men of his command for the magnificent
victory achieved in the battle OF Manila bay. \
bill was also passed increasing the number OF
rear admirals from six TO seven 10 provide \
place for Admiral Dewey. a joint resolution
was also agreed 10 directing the secretary Of
the navy 10 present 10 Admiral Dewey a sword
OF honor and bronze medal 70 each OF the Of
ticers and men who participated IN The gallant
fight. lin the house the greater part Of the
session was consumed by war measures The
recommendation Of the president that vote 81
thanks be rendered to Commodore Dewey and
his associate officers and men was followed oy
a vote creating an additional rear admiralship
for the hero OF Manila
IN the senate on the 10Th, four war measures
were passed among them the so-callcd i'm
muRe bill" ana bill for the enlistment Of
volunteer corps. two-thirts OF the members Ok
which must be expert electricians or telegraph
ers. The post. ONCE bill. carrying more than
500 10000 was passed The resolution sub
hitting TO the legislatures OF the various states
an amendment 10 the constitution OF the United
States changing the date Of beginning OF the
term OF president vice-prcsident and members
Of congress from the Attn OF March 10 the itn OF
May WAS adopted. In the house the session
lasted but i've minutes. aud no business OF i'm
pOrtance was transacted.
IN the senate. on the 18th, the railway arbi-
tration bill-a measure designed TO adjust. by
means OF voluntary arbitration, differences that
may arise between railroad officials and their
employcs--occupied most Of the days session,
a number Of amendment, being agreed "a. The
bill was siill under consideration when the
senate adjourned ...... In the house the session
was devoted TO consideration OF house resolu-
tion TO submit TO the states proposition to
amend the constitution 80 a to provide FOR the
election OF senators by direct vote. which was
passed. The house refused 10 concur In the
senate amendments 70 the post ofice appro-
prlation bill and asked for a conference.
IN the senate. on the 18th. the railway arbi-
tration bill was further amended AID passed.
A bill was passed, also, removing all disabill-
ties imposed by the fourteenth amendment TO
the constitution on persons who were at one
time engaged in rebellion against the United
States In the house two emergency meas
ures, one providing for the organization Of a
special line OF coast defense vessels and the
enlistment OF men adeq uate TO man them, and
the other the senate bill 10 establish yolun-
teer signal corps were passed. These were the
features OF the session