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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15

An interesting statement showing the
effect of home manufacturing upon the
earnings of farmers, is made by writer In
the Manufacturers Record, who calls atten-
ton to the fact that the farmers Of Mass
achusetts receive 10 per cent more per capita
for their products, on an average, than do
the farmers of Mississippi. When the dis
advantages of the New England farms in
the matter of soil and climate are takel,
into consideration as compared with the
rich soil and genial climate of Mississippi.
it is quite apparent that the larger earnings
of the Massachusetts agriculturists are due
to the fact that they find market for their
products at the factories located alongside
their farms.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15
WAR ORDER ISSUED.
M Information To Be Given Out Concern
ing Movements of Vessels.


No Information To BE Given Out Concern
Ing Movements of Vessels.
Washington, April 14.-Gradually the
lines are tightening around the news
oenters Of the navy department. Some
time ago Captain Crowninshield. chief
of the bureau of navigation, issued an
order forbidding any of the employees
of his bureau giving out news except
on permission from him. This did not
interfere with the posting Of the move
ments Of ships in the navigation bu-
reau which has been done for a long
time past. Now, however, the officials
Of the bureau gave notice that hereaft-
sr no more information would be given
to the public respecting the arrival and
departure of vessels from any of the
United States or foreign ports. This is
done under explicit orders from Sec
rotary Long, who believes that In times
Of great public crisis, like the present,
when the navy is likely to be called
into active requisition. the best inter-
ests of the government require that no
publicity shall be given to the move
ments OF the ships composing It.
Spanish Minister Polo has made final
preparations for departure Immediately
that Madrid instructs him to leave.
The French ambassador will care for
SPANS interests.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15
Ready for the Gresham.

Ogdensburg, N. Y, April 14.-Naval
Constructor Lee is here making ar
rangements to take the revenue cutter
Gresham down the St. Lawrence route
to the Atlantic for war service. The
Gresham is expected. to arrive here
about April 27, or as soon as the We'll
land canal is open. She will be hauled
out at the st. Lawrence Marine railway
and thirty feet cut off her bow. Pom
toons will then be placed under the bow
and stern and the Gresham in this
shape will pass down the lower Cana
das
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15
Henderson.

For nearly ten years past Andrew Film
ger has been employed by Detwiler q Son
as q salesman of agricultural implements
and as collector. The firm having sold Its
hardware business. Mr.. Fillinger leaves Its
employ and will engage In similar work for
Eaton & Son. Of Ovid. Mr.. FIliinger prov.
ed himself an excellent man for the work
required Of him, and goes to his new field
with the best wishes of his old employers.
Eaton & Son will find Mr.. Fillinger a
Trustworthy and faithful man.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15
Train Load of smokeless Powder.

San Francisco. April IA special
train loaded with brown, prismatic
powder will be dispatched Monday from
San Francisco for the eastern ships and
Notifications. The powder is of the
smokeless order and has been manufac-
tured by the California Powder COM
pany. The works of the company,
which are located near Santa Cruz, have
been in operation day and night for the
past three weeks. The mill has been
turning out 25O,oO0 pounds every forty
eight hours. "4tHi
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15
Nevada Militia Is Ready.

Carson, New, April 1.-THE Nevada
militia, fully equipped from the state
arsenal, is ready to move on short no
tice in case of emergency The infan-
try companies have been organized at
Elko, New, whittier equipments have
been shipped. A private cavalry troop
is to be organized at Carson City. Gov
ernor Sadler has personally volunteered
twelve horses when the company is
formed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15

goes around 1t would touch the finger.
which makes contact and explodes the
mine That might have been done after
the Maine got in there and not be dis
covered. One or two men rowing quiet
ly in a boat could drop 1t off the stern
of the boat on a dark night. though
Sigsbee had his patrols out A boat
would not have been noticed, because
boats go there always to a late hour Of
the night
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15

George Clapperton, of Grand Rapids,
chairman of the Michigan division of the
indianapolis Monetary convention, spent
q few hours in Owosso, Saturday. THE
TIMES received very pleasant call from
the gentleman, who is actively at work
organizing the State for a systematic educa-
tional campaign along the line of thorough
reform of our banking and currency sys-
tam
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15
TO RESCUE AMERICANS IN CUBA.
Governments Plans to Bring Home Those
Who Ignored Lees Warning.


Who Ignored Lees Warning.
Tampa, Fla, April 1.-THE United
States government wired the customs
officers here to ascertain Immediately
IL there are any available vessels in
this port which could proceed at once
to Matanzas, Cuba, to bring to the
United States the American citizens
now at that place who did not avail
themselves of Consul General Lees
warning to leave the island.
The collector Immediately communal
Gated with the Plant Steamship COM
pany, which replied that the steam
ships Olivette and Florida were at the
disposal of the government and would
be ready to sail for Matanzas within
six hours. The company stipulated,
however that the government, In char
tering the vessels, must assume all
risk and guarantee protection. The re-
ply was at once forwarded to the de-
partment, and 1t is expected that the
charter will be consummated and that
the vessels will leave for Matanzas ear
ly in the morning.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15

The farmers who were alarmed, IL an
were so alarmed, by the assertions of tn
free-traders that the adoption of the Dingle
protective tariff measure would disadvaD
tageously affect our sales abroad, will be liz
terested to know that the January expOrts
tions of products of agriculture amounted t.
$40, 045, 101, an increase of more than Sl2
900, 900 over January of the preceding veal
under the Wilson law.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15
When Travelling

Whether on pleasure bent or business, take
on every trip bottle of Syrup of Figs, as it
acts most pleasantly and effectually on the
kidneys, liver and bowels, preventing few
ers, headaches, and other forms Of sickness.
For sale in so cent bottles by all leading
druggists. Manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15
For TRANSPORTATION of Troops.

Topeka, Kan. April 1.-THE Atchi-
son, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad has
completed arrangements for moving
east several companies of United
States troops which have been stationed
at forts in Arizona. Two trainloads
started from Ash Forks, each carry
ing about $50 officers and men. The best
possible time will be made, and it is ex-
pected the troops will reach Kansas
City some time OR the 10th. Their pres
ent destination is Jefferson barracks
near st. Louis, but it is believed that
they will soon be moved to the Atlantic
coast.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15

The money in circulation In the Unite
States is now 1913. SO per capita, an increas
of more than SO SO for each individual Il
the country since the adoption of tn
Chicago platform, which insisted that Their,
could be no increase in our circulation
without the free and unlimited coinage o
silver.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15
Buys Another Steamer.

Washington. April 1.-THE navy de-
partment has purchased the Red D.
line steamer Venezuela. The terms were
not made public. Negotiations for the
Paris and New York. the American
Steamship company's big trans
Atlantic liners, it is stated, are still in
progress. the question now being one
of terms merely.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15
Ordered to buy Mules.

Washington, April 14.-The quarter
master general of the army has been
instructed to purchase 1000 mules for
transportation purposes. The purchase
probably will be made at st. Louis or
kansas City.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15
OWOSSO. FRIDAY, APRIL Is. 1898.
The total amount of gold received fror
abroad since Feb 25 is nearly SAC, 600, 00C

The money in circulation has increase
at the average rate of sl2, 900, 600 per mont
since the Chicago platform of 1896 declares
that the circulation could not increase ex
cept through the free and unlimited coinag
of silver. 1t is now greater than at an,
time In the history of the country.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15
Quiet Reixns at Havana.

Havana, April 14.-All Is as quiet as
usual here and business is being trans
acted in all circles. Hot, summer
weather prevails, with the sky blue and
a light breeze blowing. People are dis
cussing the suspension Of hostilities
and President McKinley's message to
congress-.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15

cept the senate amendment and thus
terminate the matter The prevailing
belief is that the resolution OF the SEN
ate will finally receive the concurrence
of the house
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15
For $685..

We do not intend to make any
promises of an unusual character
for the new year. To use homely
expression, "We are still doing
business at the old stand, and pro-
pose this year to continue along
the lines followed in the past.
In our prescription department
we assure careful and prompt SER
vice.
In our sundry department we
carry almost every approved aid
for the convenience of the nurse or
the comfort of the patient.
In patent medicines we carry al
most every remedy known.
We would be pleased to serve GU.
Will E. Collins & Co.,
DRUG MEN,
I15 North Washington St.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the public to
know of one concern in the land who are
not afraid to be generous to the needy and
suffering. The proprietors of DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds, have given away over ten mil
lion trial bottles of this great medicine; and
have the satisfaction of knowing 1t has alb
solutely cured thousands of hopeless cases.
Asthma. Bronchitis, Hoarseness, and all
diseases of the Throat Chest and Lungs
are surely cured by it. Call on Will f..
Collins and j. s. Haggart, druggists, and
get trial bottle Free Regular size soc
and 81. Every bottle guaranteed, or price
refunded.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15
DAVIS DRY GOODS co.
Owosso, April 10, 1898
One Week Specials.
DRESS GOODS.

DRESS GOODS.
10 pieces, 500 yards 40 to 45-inch
Black Goods in Serges and Bro
cadeS, to run at. ................ soc
10 pcs. all wool Beiges and Broad
head Stripes, IS to 4o-inch, in light
and dark grey and coach, so to Csc
goods, to run at .............. 39c
piece 3S-inch soc Black Brocade
WorSted, Etamine or Grenadine, to
run at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 29c
TABLE DAMASK.
10 and 72-inch Irish Bleached
DamaSk to run at. ............. 79c
66-inch Cream DamaSk at. ...... 42c
72-inch Cream Damask at. ....... 69c
54-inch Cream DamaSk at ....... 35c
HOSIERY SALE.
At Surprising Prices for Quality.
Sodoz. white foot, seamless, double
heel and toe, 27-inches, at only. iSc
100 doz. SO gauge, spliced heel and
toe, Maco Cotton, 2 pairs for. -. Csc
NOTE THEsE:--50 boxes, pairs in
box, velvet finish, Isle thread,
combed yarn, high spliced heels
I'D cola 10 at
The above are Ladies' Hose.
FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS.
We offer a full seamless ribbed,
fast black, at only .......-r..... toc
A double knee Bicycle Hose. 80. .i2fc
FOR THE MEN.
A medium weight ribbed Under
shirt at only. 2Sc
Black and White Cheviot Shirt at 29c
(Which is less than price of cloth.
SILK SPECIAL.
New tline Checks and Plaids to
run at soc
And other bargains.
CRASH SPECIAL.
i6-inch Pure Linen Crash at. $50. Sc
SHIRT WAIST SPECIAL.
New line 7sc value at ............ Soc
New line Sf.25 value at. ......... soc
DAVIS DRY GOODS co.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15
CALIFORNIA EIC syrup CO.
SAW FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. Mx.
Black MOnOrCaS.

Partridge Cochin. Black MOnOrCaS.
Here are two of the best all purpose fowls
in this country today. | can furnish you
eggs from thoroughbred pens of either of
these breeds and warrant every egg fertile
at reasonable price. Call and see my
stock before purchasing elsewhere.
IF. j. MCDANIEL,
or Grand Ave. 0wosso, Glitch.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15
For Sale.

Some fine bred Poland China brood sOws.
Enquire of John Vanever on DR.. McCor.
mick's farm, Caledonia.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15

ONR ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in it's
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Flc syrup CO.
SAS.FRAECiS00. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW Y0Rk. NJ
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15

The roads are In pretty fair shape for
travel.
The Grand Trunk depot at Bancroft was
entirely destroyed by fire early yesterday
morning.
Black Langshan eggs for sale, ST.. 90 per
setting. e. o. Dewey, Owosso.
Herman Holzansen. former citizen OF
Germany, has declared his intentions to be-
come an American citizen. County Clerk
Cooper reminded him that he might have to
go and fight IL he became naturalized. He
replied, II have lived and prospered in this
country and am willing to fight for it.
know of no other country I would rather
Eight for than Uncle Sam's."-Journal.
Bucklen's Arnica Salye.
The best salve In the world for cuts,
bruises, sores. ulcers, salt Iheum, fever
fores. letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corDs and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles, or no pay required. 1t Is guar
antred to give perfect satisfaction or money
returned Price % cents. For sale by
Will X. Collins and j. 3. Haggart
Wanted: An active man in every comfy
IN Michigan to appoint local agents for q
large Fertilizer Company Liberal commits
SION :, right parties. Address answer, II.
u care this paper
FOR sale or rent--a W. II improved 80 acre
,srm In Hazrlton. Inquire of Mrs. Roll
r. K..l-ey. CWunna, Mich,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-13

me every opportunity to inspect the
prison. and was present at the religious
service There were at the time OF my
visit ten prlsoners-five white and i've
colored-au for crimes of felony, except
one. Judge T. J. Mackey, who was
charged with marrying three women.
IT found him TO be an intelligent mdn,
and a fluent talker. lie expressed himself
pleased with my visit and the services
and asked me TO send him a barber, when
| did. The Judges first wife was IRON
the North, and the third wife from
Charlestown. on my way from Storer
College. at Bolivar Heights, in company
with Rev DR.. y. c. Bracket, the prlnci-
raj, | saw the two women walking to-
cether in front of the hotel at Harper
Ferry. The hotel-keeper being acqualnt-
ed with Or. Bracket, came up TO
our carriage, and. in conversation, SAID
that they not only walked together, put
slept in the same room at his hotel.
smoke 10 Mr.. David Howell, who Is con-
nected with the Bible Society, in regard to
regular religious services in the prison.
and he promised TO see that they would
be held, and a Bible provided for eacn
cell.
"The almshouse Of Frederick county Is
situated on a farm of 300 acres, nve mics
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-13
VIRGINIA PRISONS.
sexer,I of Them Investigated by Mr..
GoIdsborough =. Griffith
Baltimore Americana

Baltimore Americana
Mr.. Goldsborough s. Griffith. president
of the Maryland Prisoners Aid Assocla-
ton. after attending, as a delegate, the
SYNOD of the Reformed Church Of the
United States, at Woodstock. Va visited
some OF the prisons and almsnouses OF
Virginia and West Virginia., and makes
the following report TO the association:
"At Woodstock, Va, the county Jail is
located directly opposite the COURTHOUSE
an old stone building said to have been
built one hundred years ago. 1t mas four
iron cages TO hold the prisoners, and Ire
most ancient of locks and keys that have
seen in any prison. The locks are 10 inch-
o. long and Is inches wide; the keys IL
inches long. and weigh four pounds each;
they are a curiosity. l have found three
prlsoners-two young men, one Is ana the
other 10 years Of age, each serving a sen
tence of six months. one for firing at
person without doing any damage, the
other for the larceny OF S3j and one col
ored woman, who is insane. and should
not be in a jail, but at the insane asylum,
AT Petersburg. ] have not unfrequently
seen I'm the jails of Virginia and West
Virginia from one TO three insane per-
sons. confined in dark and gloomy cells,
where light and sunshine are so greatly
needed. The county officials surely should
give some consideration TO this matter.
The county seems 10 be one IF the most
moral in the State, only sixteen being
committed TO the Jail during the year. ana
but few Of them cOlored. There are no
religious services held. and there was not
even n Bible in the prison. I gave a Bible
TO the young men, and they seemed 10
greatly appreciate my interest in their
spiritual welfare, and in good fHith prom
ised 10 lead religious lives after their dis
charge The sanitary condition vas not
what would be considered desirable. The
moor at the county almshouse seemed well
cared for.
Jefferson county almshouse is situated
four miles from Charlestown, and had
thirty inmates. 1t is well conducted, and
the sanitary condition good under the
management of Mr.. Mason Hiedwohl. The
,ail IL on prominent corner OF the city.
opposite the courthouse; it was built
soon after John Brown and six others
were executed after their capture at
Harpers Ferry. l have a very distinct
recollection of my visit to those men in
the old dilapidated Jail before their exc
cution. l Was very kindly received by
BROWN after / made myself known and
the object / had in visiting them. held
religious services with them, the
account of which was published
in the American at the time. Colonel
John IT. Gibson has erected fine resi-
dence on the spot where these men were
executed. The jail is built on the same
site OF the old one. and contains six large
cells. Mr. s. G. Young. the Deputy Sheriff
In charge, was exceedingly Kind IN gIyinb
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-13
t nc zach cate gracefully TAKEN the twin vortes swiftly dash

gives the prisoners a yard for exercise.
There were nine prisoners, three of them
colored females. The sentenced prisoners
were at work in the chain-gang on the
streets. All the prisoners were committed
for petty offences. except one colored boy,
IA years old, who was held for grand lar
ceny. The Jail has six -arge cells ana
four iron cages, and was In a generally
fair sanitary condition. L held religious
services with the prisoners, and from
their expressions the service was greatly
opnrsciated Such services are held but
once each month by the different minis
ters OF the town. Rev. Mr. Stonesefer
will see that Bibles are furnished for the
use of the prisoners"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-13
Or. PcrkInson's Successor mt the
University of Virginia.
no. Ia DIspatchD

The death Of this gentleman creates
vacant professOrship at the University,
and the alumni Of the institution are
very naturally interested in his successor
II II is thought advisable by the rector
and visitors that one should be chosen.
The writer takes deep interest In the
welfare OF his Alma Mater and ventures
% suggest the propriety Of deferring the
choice OF DR. Perkinson's suocessor-cer-
tainly for the present perhaps indefinite
ly. Twenty years ago there were about
twenty students In the academic depart
ment Of the University 10 each professor
and instructor. whereas at present there
are only about eleven or twelve students
70 each professor and Instructor. IL
would seem. therefore, that there was
either too few professors then or too
many now In this department. There are
now four full professors and one instruc-
tor I'm charge Of the schools OF History,
English. English Literature. and Modern
Languages, whereas twenty years ago
there were but two. There has been,
however, very little increase In the num-
Der OF students taking these courses.
The friends OF the University realize
iis financial needs. and what Is perhaps
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-13

to the cause of temperance. Neighborlng
farmers said il was pain collie that
troubled the animal, but Mr.. Collingwood
declared that he could discern the baleful
work Of the demon rum. and was scandal
lied beyond measure.
The COW during three days. passed from
the hilarity 70 maudlin grief. and then 10
repentance. She was MIXED regularly.
and allowed herself sickly grin as she
gave quart after quart OF strong milk
punch. Mr. Collingwood refused 20 allow
the concoetion 10 be used. The COW now
wears 4 blue ribbon on her horns.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-13

will not be obtrusive. "The only ques-
ton" he writes to Cabell, I'VE can ever
ask ourselves as to any canuidate WIZ
be. Is he the most highly quallHeu'
We are next TO observe
that a man is not qualified for a pro-
fessor knowing nothing but merely MS
own profession. He should otherwise De
well educated as to the sciences gene
rally; able to converse UNDERSTANDINGS
with the scientific men with whom ne 10
associated, and to assist IN the couhcliS
of the faculty on any subject OF science
ON which they may have occasion to de.
lherate. Without this he will incu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-13

more important, they realize that many
Of the brightest students in the State are
matriculates Of other institutions Is II
not practicable for the three professors
and the instructor to carry on the WORK
in these schools and leave the sum here
tofore expended in the School of German
applicable for the support OF three or
four fellowships? Is there any doubt
that the crying need of the University is
the means of attracting strong men
within her walls? Is it possible to APP
nroach Jefferson's ideal university with
ont the attendance of the best students
and scholars In the State? Do we not
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-13

from winchester. The buildings are old
and greatly In need of repair. There were
fifteen inmates-seven females and elsnt
males-who were given every attention.
Rev. ]. u. Stonesefer. pastor oil the re
formed church. was with me- ana we ea-
a,nined ALI the apartments very thorough
lv and found everything In as good con-
dltlon as could be expected under the ex-
istina condition of the buildings. We held
religious service with the inmates, who
were old and feeble, and gave them some
words of cheer The lady who took as
through the institution said that the
spiritual interests of the inmates had
hsen neglected, but she would give her at
,ention 10 the matter. and Rev. MIR.
stonesefer promised to furnish Bibles for
them.
'The county jail is situated on Market
street, Winchester. 1t Is large brick
building, surrounded BY a wall, which