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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-18
GIRLS IN A RIOT.
Inmates of the Colorado Industrial School
Create n Connection.

Create "a COmmotion.
Denver, March 16.-The state indus
trial school for girls was again the
scene Of a disgraceful riot and general
uproar when the new matron, Mrs. u.
L. Harrison, was indicted into office.
Mrs. Harrison was accompanied by the
board of control and members of the
board of charities and corrections. The
scene took place at $3.50 a. m. Captain
Smithers had arranged matters to have
an imposing ceremony before the girls
with the idea of impressing them favor
ably with the new matron. Mrs. Har-
rison lectured the girls for twenty min
utes, telling them how she intended to
rule them by common sense and love.
After the exercises the girls began
to sing vulgar songs and abuse and
curse the visitors. At 11:45 the girls
had worked themselves into a perfect
frenzy and in the presence Of the new
matron and other authorities began de-
stroying everything that came under
their observation. They amused them
selves by tearing the banisters off the
main stairway and using the rails to
break out the windows. Others broke
chairs and kicked in the panels Of the
doors. All this was accompanied by
screeching and bad language. The po-
lice patrol was summoned and seven or
the girls taken to the city jail. Mrs.
Harrison was greatly shocked, but says
she is not discouraged.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-18
Draft of Men for warships.

New York, March ia draft of
thirty-three men for the Columbia and
Minneapolis at League island was sent
off from the Brooklyn navy yard. They
were taken off by navy yard tug and
sent to Jersey City in charge Of War
rant officer Peter Ward. Representa-
tives of the government visited Fort
Wadsworth and have secured valuable
land adjoining new Notifications Ex-
ira gangs of mechanics and laborers
have been put to work with orders to
rush the completion Of the three heavy
batteries, which when completed, will
mount the heaviest disappearing guns
in New York harbor.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-18
SLEPT like A CHILD.
Gained TWeny-Seven Pounds in Four Weeks.
The Story Of Soldier.
From The Transcript, Peoria, III.

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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-18
Less War Feeling Reported.

Madrid, March 16.-It is asserted in
well-informed circles that the negotia-
tions in New York as to the commercial
treaty are paving the way for an I'M
Outstanding between the Cuban gov
eminent and the insurgents on grounds
to be submitted for approval to the
home government. The aspect Of af-
fairs has undergone complete change
and there is a strong feeling in favor of
peace between the United States and
Spain. 1t is alleged that knowledge
of this fact led Mr.. Curzon, parlia-
mentary secretary for the British for
eign office, to decline Monday to reply
to the questions put by Michael Davitt,
anti-Parnellite member for South
Maye, as to whether Great Britain had
offered to mediate.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-18
Two New Warships.

Washington, March ia week 5
negotiations closed yesterday with the
purchase by the navy department in
London of the two fine cruisers built
and building at Elswick for the Brazil
ian government. Possibly the officials
took more pleasure in closing up the
business in this manner because Of the
knowledge that the Spanish agents
had been striving to secure these very
ships, to whom it is said they would be
Of much greater value in case of trouble
than to the United States. The United
States flag will be hoisted over the nc "
ships within a week, probably, and just
as soon as the crew can be put aboard
the Amazonas she will start for the
United States. The other vessel will
follow at the earliest possible moment.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-18
QUIET SUNDAY AT WASHINGTON,
But the Oficials Continue War Prepare
tions-working on Big Guns.

tions-Working on Big Guns.
Washington, March H.-Yesterday,
unlike last Sunday-when the published
statements of the desire for the recall
of General Lee and the protest Of the
Spanish government against sending
war vessels with relief supplies to Cuba
caused much excitement among official
circles-was comparatively quiet. There
had been no information bearing on the
doings of the court of inquiry on the
Maine explosion received during the
day, or any other dispatches calculated
to cause conferences between the heads
of various departments. At the navy
department the board on auxiliary
cruisers held a final meeting prepara-
tory to the departure Of the special
board to New York. Secretary Long
was at the navy department for a
short while. He stated late in the aft
ernoon that there was no news of any
nature for the press, and added in re-
Spouse to a specific inquiry that nothing
had been received from the court of in
quiry.
The board on auxiliary cruisers met
In Assistant Secretary Roosevelt's ROOM
There were present, IN addition to the
Hichborn and several other naval off,
GERS Each of the bureau chiefs pres
ent was able to give the board some in
formation incident to work that may
be required to fit out any ships that
might be obtained An office was opened
at rs Courtlandt street, New York city,
this morning, at which owners and
agents for ships are invited to take their
proposals for turning over to the navy
such vessels as are of value for CONVEX
sion into war purposes. The naval Off
Gals have a record of forty ships of all
sizes and classes which will be inspect
ed and examined IL their owners desire
to part with them.
At the Washington gun factory there
are now In various stages of construc-
ton no less than $50 guns of formula
BILE character on which work is being
done night and day with view to their
early completion. No new guns are be-
ing started, but the entire efforts of the
factory are devoted to finishing those
now under way. A naval officer said
there will be enough of them when FIN
ished to constitute fair armament for
probably thirty or more auxiliary cruis-
ers should such a large fleet be found
necessary to supplement the regular
warships.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-18
Doesn't Think They'll he Needed.

Lansing, Mich, March 1.-THE Sec
rotary of war has responded to the COM
munication of the local Grand Army
post, in which he was advised of the
posts action in unanimously adopting
resolutions offering the services of 200
veterans to the government in case war
Is declared. while 1t is the source Of
great satisfaction" says General Alger.
ito know that the patriotism of the vet
Grams of the late war is as strong as
ever, 1t Is not now anticipated that any
condition will arise to put their patriot
ism to the test"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-18
Proctor Arrives at washington.

tor, and his companion. Colonel Myron
M. Parker who have been spending
some time in Cuba, returned to Wash
ington last night Senator Proctor was
met at the station by friends and was
driven at once to his residence. He
said to reporter that he did not de-
sire to discuss his trip at present; that
further than to commend the good work
Miss Clara Barton was doing In Cuba
he had said nothing in the way Of amin
teryieW
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-18
"yybgtnGre,t Mnttcrv Etc.

Lansing Mich, March IA rehear-
ing in the case of Lodewyck VS.. La
Croix was asked for in the supreme
court on account of strange error in
the printed record which consisted
merely of the alteration of a single
letter. A witness had testified that one
of the parties was entitled to the rent"
of some property, but the type made
her testimony read the rest of the
property. and upon this testimony
hinged the entire case.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-18
right over Powde r!y's Nomination.

Washington, March 16-The nomina-
ton of I. V. Powderly to be commits
sioner of immigration, which was adj
versely reported was considered in ex-
ecutive session of the senate for an hour
aud half yesterday. The nomination
was not disposed of and the effort to
secure confirmation will be resumed to-
day. Fairbanks spoke briefly in Pow
darly's behalf
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-18
More Honor for Alger.

. Lansing, Mich. March 16.-Although
Secretary of War AIger was the first
Michigan man to join the Grand Army of
the Republic an dwas the first comman-
der of the Michigan department. thela
ter fact has been lost sight of and only
established few months ago by the
recovery of lost records. These were
accepted at the last national encamp-
ment. and the commander and adjutant
of the Michigan department have just
returned from Washington, where they
presented General Alger with a past de-
partment commanders badge.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-18
Death of the Senate Journal Clerk.

Washington, March 14.-W. e. Spen-
Ger, journal clerk of the senate. died at
his rooms here early Saturday morning.
Spencer was bachelor and was alone
when he expired. He was one Of the
oldest employees of the senate. having
first entered the service In 1862 He
was regarded as one of the ablost par
liamentarans in the United States. He
was a native of Wisconsin and was
about IS years old.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-18
Miss Alice Belknap To BE Wife.

Washington, March 16.-The ap-
preaching marriage of Miss Alice Bel
KNAPP, daughter of the late ex-secretary
Of war, to Barclay Henry, of Phila-
delphia, is announced. While no date
is yet given out, it is confidently ex-
pected that the wedding will be one Of
the fashionable events of Easter week.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-18
Death of sylvester A. Ward.

Niles, Mich, March 14.-Sylvester A.
Ward, father of Montgomery Ward,
died here. Mr.. Ward was born in Chat
ham, N. j., March 9. 1915. He was mar
ried to Julia A. Green at Auburn, N. j.,
Dec. Z, 1871. His widow and seven chill
dren. two sons and five daughters, sur
vive him. Mr.. Ward was highly re-
spected by the people of Niles, among
whom he had lived for half century.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-18
Disastrous Boom in a River.

Croswell, Mich, March Is. = The
Black river is the highest in twenty
years. Ice has carried away the north
bridge approaches. The middle bridge
was torn down. Six feet of water COW
ers the east approach of the south
bridge, and communication is cut off
from the west side. The river is still
rising and bad flood is feared
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-18
Big Smoke of Cheap Cigars.

Marquette, Mich, March 11.-Fire in
the cigar mandatory at the branch
prison damaged about $4,000 cheap CT
CARS. Swisher Bros, of Columbus, O.,
who run the factory, will lose about 81
600 over insurance
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-18
Order. for Manning the Forts.

Washington, March 12.-Orders were
issued at the war department yesterday
for manning the newly established for
tifications on the Atlantic coast from
Boston down to Galveston on the gulf.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-18
ARTILLERY EN- ROUTE TO THE COAST
Batteries from Fort Riley, Kan, on Their
Way to the Scene of War.

Chicago, March 16.-Colonel J. c. G.
Lee, quartermaster of the department
of the. Missouri, yesterday made awards
for the transportation Of three batteries
from Fort Riley, Kan. The bodies are
prepared for the movement, and the
railroad companies under contract will
make a start from Fort Riley at noon
today. The Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy road will transport one to Fort
ress Monroe. The battery will pass
through Chicago tomorrow afternoon.
The Kansas, Fort Scott and Memphis
will transport the battery destined for
Fort Jackson, New Orleans. The same
road will transport the third battery to
Savannah. The three contracts aggre-
gate $4,000,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-18

rangements are in progress to discon-
tinue number of the relief stations in
Havana which are open only at certain
hours, and to establish instead one large
central station, which will be open for
relief at all hours of the day, with four
suburban stations. Lists have been Sc
cured of the names of the towns near
Havana. of the number of their inhabi-
tants, and of the restitution in each.
These lists will be extended throughout
Cuba to embrace all the localities where
suffering exists. A careful estimate, it
is hoped, will be made of the total num-
Der to be provided for, so that the
amount and variety of the daily rations
can be fixed according to the money
available.
Rumors are in circulation here to the
effect that Italian warships are about
to arrive at this port and 1t
Is further reported that the
United States government will send
either the battIeship Iowa on In
diana to this harbor. One unidentified
body was recovered yesterday from the
wreck of the Maine.
Important factions Of the autonomists
OF Matanzas and Santa Clara, represent
Ing all races, have agreed not to take
part In the general or local elections
next month. In some political circles
the opinion is expressed that this dis
agreement is the result of discomfort
caused by the fact that the autonomist
government has been unable to give
employment to the excessive number of
people who have been seeking positions
IN the government offices. The Marquis
Garcia, governor of Santa Clara, tried
to induce these factions to promise that
they would take part in the elections,
but he has been unable to change their
resolution.
According to Spanish advices a gov
eminent force, protected by the gun
boats Venaditto and Galicia, operating
between Portillo Niquero, Camarones,
Vicanna and Cabo Cruz, on the south
western coast of the province of San
tiago de Cuba, has been engaged with
an fnsurgent force at Del Toro inlet.
The Spaniards are reported to have lost
three men killed and to have had twelve
men wounded, while they captured
eleven prisoners and some arms and
ammunition. The Spaniards have, 1t is
announced, commenced military opera
tons at La Sierra Maestro, and on both
sides of the River Cauto in the prov
ince Of Santiago de Cuba. General
Bernal Is in command of the troops
operating In the direction Of Bairo and
Cantilados. Reinforcements to the
number Of 1.5C0 troops have arrived at
Santiago de Cuba from Spain.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-18


Washington, March 16.--"The general
expectation of the members of the cab
met" said one of them after the meet
ing yesterday, 'is that some report will
be received during the present week
from the court of inquiry examining
into the cause of the Maine explosion.
Yet it would not besurprising to us the
time. We have nothing on which to
base this hope that know Of. only the
feeling seems general that what 1 have
said will be the case. There Is nothing
at hand as yet to indicate what will be
the nature Of the findings of the court.
Today our time was occupied in a gen.
eral discussion of the measures under
way for the national defence, notably
in regard to the acquisition Of new ves-
sells Of war. We are keeping an eye
on the two ships under construction
for Chile and the Argentine republic,
but it IL not probable we can get them.
If we cannot obtain the ships 1t Is q
source Of satisfaction to know that
Spain will not be able to purchase them
either"
Spending That Fifty Millions.
Yesterday was another busy day in
the war and navy departments. Secre-
tary Alger was enabled to make an
allotment OF funds from the appropria-
ton of $50,000,000 which will greatly
facilitate the work Of the bureaus.
The ordnance bureau was given $780,
900 and business went forward with a
rush. Secretary Long was exceedingly
busy having not only to give a good
deal of time to the cabinet, to which
he was obliged to return twice, but also
being obliged to see a great many per-
sons with whom the department has
or expects to have contract relations.
Judge Advocate General Lemly re-
ceived a telegram yesterday afternoon
from Havana, announcing the arrival
there of the derrick Chief It is eX-
pected that this derrick will greatly
facilitate the work of wrecking the
Maine. The war department is greatly
disappointed and annoyed at the dila-
toriness shown by the contractors who
have undertaken to construct the new
Notifications along the coast.
Arms for the National Guard.
Inspired by the war sentiment pre-
vailing in many parts of the country
officers of state militia organizations
have been inquiring of the war depart
ment as to allotments of arms, am
munition, etc. There is an annual ap-
preparation aggregating about 100000
allotted among the militia of the sew
eral states, according to the numerical
strength, and the money granted may
be expended for any branch of the SER
vice desired. That feature which has
received some attention lately relates
to the artillery field pieces, only few
states having been supplied with this
necessary adjunct to successful mill
tary service. OF late years New York,
Illinois, Pennsylvania, Vermont Utah
and few other states have been fur
nished the new field artillery pieces
used by the war department in its SER
vice.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-18
LATEST NEWS FROM HAVANA.
No Developments at the Maine Wreck
Census Of the Needy-Politics.

census OF the Neeuy-foHtfcs.
Havana, March 15.-Yesterday was
sultry and cloudy. During the morn
ing there was no session Of the United
states naval court of inquiry, the men,
bers Of the court sitting on the poop Of
the Mangrove discussing various mat
tiers In connection with their work. Ar
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-18

SLEEPING AND PARLoR CAR SERVICE.
wEsTBoUND
0:02 a. m. train has Parlor cor to Grand Rap
ids. Extra charge % cents.
7:17 p. m. train has Parlor car to Graz 4 Rap
ids. Extra charge rs cents.
EASTBOUND.
900 a. m. train has Parlor car to Detroit. Elk
ira charge 25 cents. Pullman Parlor ear. De.
troit to Toronto, connecting with Sleeper for
the east and New York. Connects with G. &
G. Il. division at Durand for Chicago and PIT.
Huron and with O., s. & M. division for Saginaw
and Bay City.
6:03 %. m train has Parlor car to Detroit. Ex-
TIA charge 25 cents, and Pullman Sleeping car
Detroit to Toronto, Suspension Bridge, Buffalo,
rand with c., ). and M. div for Saginaw and
Bay City and with O. & q. T. for PIT. Huron and
Battle Creek.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-18
COURT LEAVES HAVANA.
Men Who Are Investigating the Maine
Disaster Go to Key West.
REPORT is LOOKED FOR THIS WEEK
That Is the Guess Made by u Member 81
tho Cabinet-AuthoritiesC Continue to
Prepare for War IL 1t
Shall Come.

Havana, March 16.-The court OF In
quiry sailed for Key West on the Man
grove last night
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-18
NORTH.
SOUTH.
Daily except Sunday
No. 2. 9:00'a. m.
No. 4, 5:4S p. m.

Cheap rates and good connections with boats al
Frankfort for the west and northwest
w. II. BENNETT, G. p. A.
Burt s. Stratton, Agt., Owossc
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-18
MICHIGAN CENTRAL
"Ths Niagara Falls Route"
SAGINAW DIVISION.
OWOSSO TIME CARD.

RAINS SOUTH.
Chicago Expressleaves 1853 a. m, arrives In
Jackson 10:55 a. m, Chicago 7:15 p. m.
Chicago Express, leaves 8:45, p. n. arrives
In Jackson 1850 p M. Chicago $3.50 q. m,
Through Sleeper (Bay City to Chicago)
Owosso Accommodation leaves Bay City $50 a.
m. arrives Owosso IL 40 p. m.
Owosso ACCOMMODATION leaves Owosso at 1:45
p. m, arrives In Jackson at $3.50 p. m.
TRAINS NORTH
Bay City Express, leaves 900 a. m arrives
at Bay City II 10 a. m. Sleeper, Chicago to Bay
City.
Marquette Express leaves Owosso 7:i5 D. m.
arrives at Bay City $3.50 D. m.
Owosso accommodation leaves Jackson II rs
o. m :. arrives Owosso :25 d. m.
Bay City Accommodation leaves owosso 2:5op.
m. arrives in Bay City 5: 10 p. m.
All trains daily except Sunday.
j. b. GLASGOW, Agent, Owosso
w RUGGLEs, G. P. g. T. A.. Chicago.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-11
BIRTHS MARRIAGES DEATHS

Birth. marriage and death notices sent by mail will not be inserted. They must be handed in at either of the publication offices and be indorsed with the name and residence of persons authorized to have she same published.
 BORN. BRowN-In this city, May g, 1898, to the wife of E. l. Brown. son. CHIcHIzoLA-In this city. May ', 1898. to the wife of Thomas J. Chichizoa, FILBEN-To the wife of Frank Filben. son. HAREN-In this city. April A, 1898, to the wife of s. Haren, a sons
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-11

PROPOSALS for fresh beef and mutton-ofice
 Chief Commssary, San Francisco. Cal. April
 Sealed dG' proposals. in duplicate, will be re- Aicatraz Island Angel Island, Benicia Bar racks, Fort Mason, Fresdio of San Francisco and San Diego Barracks. Cal, until Il o'clock nishing the fresh beef and fresh mutton in bulk required at those posts by the Subsistence De- partment United States Army, during period Commencing July l, and ending December 3l 1898 Fresh beef shall be good In quality and condition fit for immediate use. and from fore ing all the best cuts thereof Fresh mutton shall be of good, fat and marketable quality, from wethers over one and under three years old Beef and mutton to be dressed and trimmed and delivered as prescribed in circular of instructions Proposals will be also received stating price at which bidder will deliver fresh beef or mutton of character above stated. and to be delivered of temperature not greater than 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Government reserves bIds Instructions furnished on application to Post Comr1issaries or CHARLES P. EAGAN, Colonel. Chief Commissary.
 OFFICE e. Q. M, Vancouver Barracks. Wash,
 April II. 1SSs.-Seaied proposals, in triplicate,
 win be received here until Il o'clock. a. m..
 May A. 1s9S and then opened for furnishing
 and delivery at Vancouver Barracks, Wash,
 pSere aatonery aured n
 the Columbia information furnished on ap-
 pication U. s. reserves right to reject Or
 tSessaf seep ans Preference nc even to articles Of
 nestle production or manufaetuIe, n eondi,
 tons of quality and PTee foraSn qnoudns in
 ton or manufacture the duty thereon)
 being equal. and such preference given
 manufacture produced on the Pacific Coast
 to the extent of the consumption required by
 the public service there. Envelopes contain
 for Stationery" and addressed J. w.
 JACOBS, Q. M.