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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02
WORK OF THE NAVY.
Chief of the bureau of Navigation
Makes His Annual Report.

Chief of the bureau of Navigation
Makes His Annual Report.
Washington, Nov. 25.-Capt. Crown
iEshield, chief of the bureau of naviga-
ton, navy department. in his annual re-
port says:
1.-The completeness OF our naval victories
during the war and The almost absolute
immunity from lnJurt which our ships
and crews enjoyed. naturally led TO a gen.
eral conclusion that our gunnery had
much TO do with the matter AS a mat
ter of fact. all reports bear out this con-
clusion."
importance Of Sea Power.
Capt. Crowninshed declares that the ex-
perience OF the war has been another dem
onstration of the Importance to the ma
ton of sea power. He says that from
the first the only apprehension felt in this
country was on account of the Spanish
navy. Ii was Cervera's ships that were
feared-we did not fear the Spanish army.
Increased Force Recommended.
The navigation bureau recommends that
congress authorize the Increase of the
naval force to 10000 men for general serv
ice and $500 apprentices, and an argument
IL made 10 show the absolute necessity Of
some such increase, un,ess the reserves on
the receiving ships are to be reduced below
the danger points; and that was very
closely approached during the last war.
tribute Is paid to the good work of
the naval militia, In manning the coast
defense stations. and the vessels OF the
auxiliary naval force and furnishing ma
terial for crews for the auxiliary vessels
serving with the regular fleet.
National Naval Reserve.
He shows that difficulty was experienced
IN mastering the men In. the department
having no right to call upon them. and they
having no responsibility to the navy de-
partment, we're not subject to orders.
Therefore the bureau recommends the pas
sage of the Cummings bill, which pro-
vides In substance for appropriations for
the naval militia on an entirely different
basis This would provide for the creation
Of a ma tional naval reserve entirely under
the control of the department.. recruited
from the seafaring classes. who would b
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02
Big BnttIeship Christened.

San Francisco. Nov. 2S.-The battle
ship Wisconsin was launched at 9:21
o'clock Saturday morning. Thousands
of spectators witnessed the ceremony.
Miss Elizabeth Stephenson, of Wiscon-
sin, had the honor of christening the
battleship and little Miss Lucille Gage,
daughter of Gov.-elect Gage, touched
the button that started the vessel into
the water
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02
Probate Order.

State of Michigan, County of Shiawassee SIS
At session of the Probate Court for said
county held at the Probate Office in the city
of Corunna, on Wednesday, the 10th day OF
November, in The year one thousand eight hun
dred and ninety-eight.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge OF Probate
In the matter of the estate of Mary G
Rood, deceased; on reading and filing the
petition of Martha A. Hibbard, praying this
court to determine who are the heirs at law of
said deceased, and entitled to inherit such
estate.
1t is ordered that the 10Th day of December
next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at said
Probate Office, be assigned for hearing said
petition.
And IL Is further ordered, that copy of this
order be published three successive weeks
previous to said day of hearing in THE Owosso
TIMES, newsp iper printed and circulating in
said county OF Shiawassee
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge of Probate
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02
Steamers Wrecked.

Duluth, Mimi, Nov. 25.-The steam
ers Tampa and Arthur Orr were
wrecked on the north shore of Lake
Superior. The two vessels represent
ing about $450,0O0 with their cargoes
are a total loss
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02
Nine We're Drowned,

London, Nov. 26.-The local steamer
Jitz James, bound from this port for
Swansea, foundered Thursday morning
off Beachy Head, in the English chan
mel, during a gale. Three of the crew
were rescued, the remainder, number
ing nine, were drowned.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02
jumped the Track.

Burlington, Ia, Nov. 25.-A passen-
ger train on the Burlington, Cedar
Rapids & Northern railroad jumped
the track near this city and Mrs. Cath
crime Davis and Amanda Harness were
killed and % other persons were IN
i,,ra1
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02
Sacrificed to
Blood Poison.

Those who have never had Blood Poi.
ION can not know what desperate CON.
eition 1T can produce. This terrible
disease which the doctors are totally
unable to cure, is communicated from
one generation to another, inflictinR IL,
saint upon countless innocent ones.
Some years ago was inoculated with no,...
Zn nurse who infected my babe with bloc
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02
Find a Surplus Of $125,OOO.

Des Moines, Ia, Nov. ga surplus
of $125.O0O in favor OF the state institu-
lions was discovered Friday by John
Herriott, treasurer of the state. This
surplus ia left in the treasury from the
funds appropriated for the institutions,
being the result of the enforcement of
the board of control law for six months.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02
PaY of fiie Army.

Washington. Nov. 26.-The annual re-
port of Paymaster-General T. Fl. Stan
ten, of the army, shows an expenditure
of $23, 400 900. an increase of $685. 04
compared with last year.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02
Ind icted.

Fergus Falls, Mimi, Nov. 26.-The
grand jury returned indictments
against the six men arrested at Moor
head for holding up the Great Northern
train at Carlisle two weeks ago. They
are also indicted for burglarizing War
fields bank at Battle Lake three weeks
ago.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02

curry and potash seemed to add fuel TO the
eov1sed by friends who had seen wonderful,
cures made by 1T, to try swifts Specific. We
Sot TWO bottles, and felt hope again revive in
my oreast-hope for health and happiness
again. improved from the start, and com.
Piete and perfect cure was the result. s. s. s.
- the only blood remedy which reaches DIES
pofsbe cases. MRS. Il. w. LEE,
Montgomery, Ala.
Of the many blood remedies, s. s. s.
ID the only one which can reach deep
seated, violent cases. It never fails TIC
cure perfectly and permanently the
most desperate cases which are beyond
the reach of other remedies.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02
NOfed Slxnfer Dead.

st. Paul, Mimi. Nov. 25.-Mabel Da-
wilson, the skater. well known
throughout Canada and the United
States. died in this city Thursday Of
consumption. aged 25 years
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02
DR.. Lyman Abbott to Resign.

New York, Nov. 2S.-Rev. DR.. Lyman
Abbott from the pulpit on Sunday an
nounced his intention to resign from
the pastorate of Plymouth church,
Brooklyn, which he has filed for ten
years. He does so on the advice of his
physician.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02
compelled TO serve In war times III
penalty OF deseriion
Secretary Long Reports.

compelled TO serve In war times under
penalty-o OF deseriion
Secretary Long Reports.
Washington. Nov 26-Secretary of he
Navy Long In his annual report describes
the organization of the various squadrons
and fleets that did such effective service
in the war with Spain. urges that the grade
OF vice admiral be revived. says the navy
has 1876 ships, and recommends that 10 new
warships be added
Country tn lie Congratulated.
The secretary, In summing up the work
imposed upon the department In its vast
ness. says that the country as we'll as che
service has cause for congratulations In
the results which have followed and which
have been so generally approved, and In he
further fact that no personal feeling has
arisen to mar the glorious victories and
magnificent work of the service.
Estimates.
The secretary submits estimates for the
next fiscal year aggregating $H.O98, 25..
which Is an Increase Of $9,S69.173 over the
appropriations for 1899 and contains new
items aggregating s7O27.S34. or these new
items the most important Is $4,729. 899 for
yards and docks. There Is also an Item o.
$.620.OO0 on account of the naval academy.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02
Thousands Burned to Death.

New York, Nov. 25.-Advices say that
the houses destroyed by fire at Hankow,
China. October 1, numbered more than
$4,000. and that $500 persons were
burned TO death
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02
A plague scare.

San Francisco, Nov. 26.-The bubonic
plague, or Asiatic cholera. has been dis
covered in Chinatown and the entire
district 10 under quarantine regula-
lions.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02
western Champions.

Chicago, Nov. 25.-The University Of
Michigan by defeating the University
Of Chicago by a score Of IL to II In this
city won the football championship VI
the west
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02
Brick Plant Burned.

Des Moines. Ia, Nov. 2S.-The plant
of the Des Moines Brick company was
destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon.
Loss, $50, 900; insurance, $37. 900.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02
Wanted for the NAVY,

Chicago, Nov. 26.-The United States
naval recruiting Office received or
ders from Washington to enlist go
apprentice boys. 20 landsmen and Is
eeamen nj once.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02
Paid I'm Eull.

Philadelphia, Nov. 2s.-The Peoples
bank in this city, which failed March
Is last for $1,000, 900, has paid depos-
itors in full.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02
Message Completed,

Washington, Nov. 25.-President Nc.
Kinley has completed his message IL
congress. 1t contains about 10000
words, which is fully twice as long as
usual
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02
FAMOUS ACTOR DEAD.
miliar Character on the Ameri-
can Stage, Passes Away.

New York, Nov. 2s.-The veteran
actor, Charles w. Couldock, who was
go years on the stage, died at his resi-
denoe in this city of dropsy Of the
heart. He was born in London April
90, 1915, played first in 1887 and re-
tired from the stage in 1896. Since
1s49 he has been prominently identi-
fed with the American stage, playing
with Laura Keene. jefferson, Sothern
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02
blown to Pieces.

Ashburn, Mo-, Nov. 25.-By the ex-
plosion Of powder at the Hercules pow
der works here six men were blown 10
pieces.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02

unequal TO the struggle,
and Its life was yielded
up to the fearful poison.
or six long years 1 suf-
tored untold misery. 1
Vas covered with sores
and ulcers from head to
root, and no language
an express my feelings
q woe during those long
pears. I had the best
medical treatment. Sew
oral physicians success.
avely treated me, but all
70 no purpose. The mer.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02

acksmith is usually
considered the type
Of good b e 1t h .
Even he sickens and
lies frequently in
Early youth. No
man, not even the
most robust, can af-
ford to neglect his
health, which is his
:. most precious en-
" dowment. 7 e
4 man who does so
y will sooner or
= later pay tn e
= penalty in some
8 serious or ia tai
I malady. When a
man finds that he
is losing his APP
title, that he
passes re stiles s
nights, that he
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02
PUBLIC OFFICIALS REPORT
Secretary Bliss Reviews the Prog
ress Made During the Year In
the Interior Department
GRADUAL DIMINUTION OF PUBLIC LANDS.

The Chief Officials of the Postal and
Navy Bureaus Make Reports of the
Work Accomplished In the Past
Fiscal Year-Director OF the Mint
Tells of His Work.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02
CHARLES w. COULDOCK.

and others. Mr.. Couldock is best
known as Dunstan Kirke in "Hazel
Kirke," which part he had played over
1000 times. On. son survives him.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02

We know Of no review published, in this
country or in Europe, which combines so success
fully as the AMERICAN MoNTBLY the alerness,
sound Judgment. carefully eighed opinion, exact
knowledge, and we-chosen English Of the purely
literary periodical. - The ORfiook.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-12-02

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 Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-23
CHAPTER XII.


When Florence regained strength
enough tc move she crept slowly back
to her !if,!e rar.or, where the beacon
lights that were TO summon her hus-
band were still faithfully, frnitlassly
burning. She looked in at the ching
room and its preparation for cheer and
welcome. and turned away with a
shiyer of disgust, and then. with moan
Of pathetic misery, threw herself into
an armchair and tried to think. What
should she do? What could she do? Her
love for Randy was SO fond. so glowing,
that she had gifted him with the quali-
ties Of a god, leaning upon him in every
thing. trusting him in everything, rely
ing upon his word as though it were a
pledge On high; and yet within these
few hours he had. all unasked, given
her his promise not to see or speak with
that-woman again except he came first
to her-his wife-and told her the need;
then had gone secretly, almost directly
to meet his old love in the shadows of
the night long after the hour that usual
ly saw the last light extinguished along
officers row.
If her old friend from baby days the
colonel, had come to her ard said that
Randy was false; if her idol, her be-
loved father, had added his corfiTnia-
tion of the colonels views. she would
have laughed them down so long as
Randy-her hero Randy-swore that
he was true. Many a,woman win stand
by her lover against world in evidence.
n, cfr Ii ,
sees one apparent sign of interest IN
another. Poor girl! Re was her first,
her only love. He was hers and on,y
hers, and should be only hers, for VIXEN
that other-creature had sco-ned and
denied him, had he not been brought
sore stricken to her doors? Had she
not won him back to life through the
wealth and glory of her own unsuspect-
ed love? From the day Of their We'd
ding until this woman came never iied
she known wish that was not his. Day
and night she dreamed, planned, cad
thought for him. sought only TO make
herself worthier lis love, dearer to lis
eyes-sweeter to his caress. Who wss
there to compare with him in marli-
ness, in courtesy, in lSnightly bearing ?
What officer was the peer of Randy
what officer even in the dear o,d
Rifiers with whom had been her hame
from baby days? They chided her,
some Of the girls, in what they called
her detection. "Iou used to say there
could be no regiment like the Rifiers.
Floy. You used TO vow you'd never
marry out OF the cd regiment" AYE
but that was before Randy came" wa
her simple answer. aud then they tod
her Randy was her world, and proud,
she answered.: II believe he is" They
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-23
Chicago Special.

One night, Denver to Chicago.
The Burlington Routes famous
train, the Chicago Special, was re-
storey Sunday, Feb. 6.
1t will leave Denver at 10 a. M.
after arrival of ID. & r. G.. train
from the west, reaching Chicago
at 2:l5 p. m. the next day-in am
pie time to connect with the fast
afternoon trains for the east.
Chicago will be reached in twen-
ty-seyen and quarter and New
York in fifty-four and half hours
after leaving Denver. ssssa
The Chicago Special is the only
zone night on the road train be-
tween Denver and Chicago-the
only fast east bound morning train
out of Denver-the only Denver
Chicago train making close con
nections at Chicago it'll afternoon
trains for New York, Philadelphia
Boston, Baltimore end all other
eastern cities. s-5sss,; s-s.s
Its equipment consists of sleep
ing, reclining chair, dining and
smoking cars. Meals are served
on the European plan-you pay
only for what you order.
The Chicago Special will be in
addition to and in no way interfere
with the Burlington's "Vestibuleol
Flyer" which will continue to
leave Denver at 9:60 p, M, reach
ing Omaha at 4 p. m. the next
afternoon, and Chicago at $40 the
following morning.
For tickets and full information
call at offices of connecting lines.
or write to G. w. Vallery, general
agent, 1899 18th ST.. Denver.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-23
area in the Riflersq Are You .ospa \.


cared in the Rifiers? Are you tospaiSe
lifelong fool for any mnn? And MS
he spoke she began TO open the dress
he had been wearing for Randy's hen-
fit. The folds of the stylish skirt, one
II Mrs. Haynes planning when In Chi
ago, were tossed in reckless disordsr
upon the snowy coverle, of the bed, and
her precious locket-Randy's locket--
was as suddenly unclaspcd from the
round. white throat, and in the tu,nuit
in her soul she heard no sound of the
sudden stir and sortie at the guard
house. She never knew that there was
no sentry faithful to his watch along
the rear of officers row, TO take up and
pass on the stirring. reassuring cry that
no army girl can hear without rejoicing
or miss without Glarm-"Two o'clock
and ais we'll"
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-23

MO-" hesitated the doctor, al
didn't, Merriam. You see there wasn't
time. You know how II is with old
Dux. Steady with that stretchcr there,
steward. Just le, me slip this support
under the lieutenant's shoulder. You
know Bux insisted on my starting in
stantly."
But who took my note to her then?
Who went to her?" persisted Randy.
1t--it would never do to have her
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS."
"oh. that'll be all right, Randy. Don't
worry about that. I'm sure what she
has heard hasn't hurt her. Mrs.-oh
yes. Mrs. Eayne was over at your house
when came away"
"Thanls God for that!" murmured
poor Randy, ms he took the drink the
doctor gave him. Heaven bless that
dear woman, anyhow. Now get me
home MS soon as you can, old fellow"
But the whispered caution TO the
driver, given as the doctor reappeared
and. mounting, rode alongside. was:
go slow--slow as you can" Then to
the hospita, attendant who had ridden
out with him he muttered: 'Now ride
ahead, Parks, and see if there's any
news.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-23
A COMBINED POLICY
Select Life and Accident Company
Plan of the Company
TO ne CONTINUED

Each policy is for 81 eco straight
life insurance and provides for
Slo50 per week accident ind, M
nifty and one half the policy in
cash for total permanent disability $
or blindness; also $500 for loss of
hand or foot.
Double indemnity paid for an
accident while travelling as pas
senger in public conveyance pro-
PEELED by steam, cable or electric
ity, gs. (
Women admitted on the same
terms and rates MS men.
One, two or three policies of
- GOO each will be issued to the
same person.
Two medical examinations of
each applicant will be required in
all cases.
In the event of the death OF
member within two years from
date of policy, the amount TO be
paid on each policy is limited to
eco, in addition thereto all pay
ments made by the member are
returned.
Saloon keepers, underground
workers, sailors and others cngag-
ed in hazardous occupations not
accepted.
The policy is incontestiblc from
any cause after two years, except
failure to pay premiums.
COST FOR EACH POLICY OF 50 Geo.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-23
COST FOR EACH POLICY OF 2,O0o.

After twenty years no further
cash payments will be required,
but thereafter the premiums will
be charged against the policy.
The officers are: Thomas 8.
McMurray, tmayor Of Lsnycr)
president
S. T. McDermith,l MD, medf-
cal director.
Thomas keeley (assis,an.cashier
First National Bank) treasurer.
G. w. Stone, secretary. and
manager.
James A. Howe. geneva, agent.
The First National Bank of
Denver. depository.
Patterson. Hiohsrtlsor 4 Haw-
kins, attorneys ssss
Office: jackson building, Dem
yer, Colorado.
E. n. CARTER, Dist. Mgr.
Florence and Cripple Greek
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-23

SYNOPSIS.


Chapter I = Fannie MeLane. young
at Fort sedEw,ek Her sister tries to dis
she had iiltod for old Mci.ane) and his bride
are stationed there.
Chapter 1I-Tannie McI.ane's wedding
she. while travelling with her husband.
meets Merriam. on hts wedding trip.
Chapter III.-Some time previous to this
Merriam had gone on a government SUR
vey. fallen Ill, and had been nursed by Mrs.
Tremaiue and daughter Florence. A hasty
note from Mrs. McLanes stepson takes
him TO the plains
Chapter IV.-Young McLane dictates to
Merriam dying message. which is sent
to Parry "a youag Chicago lawyer ard
brother-ip-law OF Mrs. MeLene). Reply
causes Merriam to swuon, He is taken to
Tremane; calls for Florence.
Chapter V.-EnThgement OF Florence
ding shortly follows
Chapter VI,-air Ncrane is, mysterious
ly shot in San Francisco. Merriam IS
greatly, excited when he reads account In
papers While still in mourning Mrs Me-
Lane prepares To visit Fort Sedgwick
Chapter VII-Hrs. MoLane arrives at
the fort. Merriam Is startled at the news.
ana he aud his wife absent themselves
from the formal hep that evening.
Chapter NIii.-Mr. ana mrs. Merriam
pay their respects to the widow on an
evening when she would be sure to have
many other callers. When the cali is
pleads illness as excuse Tor not seeing
her, Mrs MoLane receives a telegram
and faints.
Chapter lX.-Mrs. McLane desires to see
Merriam. Grafton persuades him to so.
but the widow postpones the meeting all
next noon.
Chapter X.-Florence learns Merriam
has been to seerM Mrs. McLane and In a
storm OF passion VIII not allow him
to explain. Shortly after Merriam is In
terceptcd by Fannie McLane as he Is pass
l.r4f nrA Nor.
nesses ithe meeting, which she supposes
has been prearranged.