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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26

Lord bort Message to Americans
London, December 22.-The morning
papers give prominence to Lord Rob-
erts' message and most of them COM
ment editorially upon it.
The Times says: I'm an admirable
message to America and Canada, Lord
Roberts has given an adequate and
welcome expression to our national
sentiments"
The Daily Telegraph says: I'VE feel
sure the message will be welcomed in
both the United States and Canada.
Lord Roberts described in appropriate
words what all Englishmen feel. There
is nothing like adversely to test the
value OF our friends, and the sympathy
Of the United States and the magnifi-
cent devotion of our colonies stand out
in strong contrast with the COLI carp
ing and envy of some continental ma
TONS"
The Standard says: THE British en-
pire is on its mettle n is giving the
world a hint as to the extent Of it's lat
est in fighting material. No
where is b demonstration watched
with more interest, and, we believe
with more satisfaction than among our
kinsmen in h United States. whose
| sympathy will be still further aroused
by Lord Roberts admirable message.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
FREE O CURE
An Oner Proving Faith to Blood and
skin s nerers.

Bad Blood causes Blood and Skin Dis
eases, Eruptions. Pimples, Scrofula,
Eating Sores, Ulcers, Cancer, Eczema,
Skin Scabs, Eruptions and Sores on
Children, Rheumatism, Catarrh, Itch
ing Humors, Etc For these troubles a
positive specific cure IL found In
B. 3. B. BOTANIC Blood Balm), the most
wonderful purifier Of the age. It has
been thoroughly tested for the past thir
ty years and has always cured even the
most deep-seated, persistent cases, at
ter doctors and patent medicines had all
failed. B. B. B. cures by driving cut
Of the blood the poisons and humors
which ali these troubles, and q
cure is thus made that ID permanent.
Contagious Blood Poison, producing
Eruptions, Swollen Glands, liberated
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81 per bottle; six large bottles Gull
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remedy that makes real cures. To test
B. B. B.. write for q Free Trial Bottle,
which will be SEM prepaid Medical
advice Free. Address Blood Balm Co.,
80 Mitchell street, Atlanta. Ga
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
JACKSON'S LAST DISPATCH.
Written by the Confederate Command
err on the Day of His Death.
Baltimore Sum-

Mr.. A. z. Morrison, of Leesburg, Va,
left at the Mercantile Trust Company
yesterday for safekeeping the last
dispatch written by General Stonewail
Jackson. The dispatch was directed
to General Lee. n was written at 3
o'clock on the afternoon of May 2,
1868. General Jackson vas killed about
7ao'clock the same day. The dispatch
was intrusted to Mr.. Morrison for de-
livery, but never reached it's destlna-
ton, as the bearer was wounded in his
efforts to get through the lines n
was unable to proceed or to turn the
dispatch owe to another courier. Mr..
Morrison has since kept the paper, which
he prizes highly as being, perhaps, the
last official action of the famous con.
federate general.
The dispatch reads as follows:
Near Six Miles West,
Charlottesville,
3 p. m, May 2, 1863.
General: The enemy has made a
stand at Chancellors, which Is abt. =
miles from Charlottesville. I hope 50
oon as practicable to attack. L trust
hat an ever kind Providence will bless
us with success. Respectfully,
T. ]. JACKSON,
Lieutenant General.
To Gent Robt. E. Lee.
p. S.-The leading division is up and
next w appear to be well closed.
T. ]. j.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26

Washington. December 20.1The SEN
ate committee on foreign relations TO-
DAY authorized a favorable report upon
the two treaties negotiated with Great
Britain and Germany for the dfasoau-
ton OF h tripartite agreement for the
control OF h Samoan Stands.
Senator Bacon. one of the new DEM
ocratac members Of the COMMITTEES. was
the only opponent OF the treaty. and
ne did not seek to delay the reporting
OF II to the senate. His opposition was
directed toward the acquisition by
this country OF the island OF Tutuila.
and his opposition 70 that was based
upon the contention hat consgnt
OF the ISLANDERS should De first secured.
he was met on this proposition with
the statement that the natives were
nothing nor than wandering tribes
and with n argument that the Unit
ed States could not afford to forego the
opportunity To Secure complete con-
troll OF Page harbor which this treaty
furnishes.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
TO BECOME BRITISH TROOPSHIPS

New York, December 21.-The with
drawal of the three White Star Liners
Majestic, Cymric and Britannia and
the Cunard Liner Umbria, all royal
mail steamships, from such service for
the purpose Of being urned into Brit
ish army transports. has upset the
plans of the postal authorities for the
prompt delivery of Christmas letters
from European countries. The With
drawal OF these four steamships neces-
states the use Of slower travelling
steamships running to Boston and most
likely Philadelphia This change will
cause considerable delay in handling
of thousands of mail bags.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
Attempt to Blow Up q British Cruiser

Victoria, B.. c., December 21.-Wheth-
er or not there was an attempt to
blow up the cruiser Leander, as report
ed a few nights ago, the Esquimalt au-
'thOrities have become more strict.
Where there was one officer in charge
of the dockyard at night there are now
two, and twelve additional marine sem
tries patrol the naval yard. Visitors
are refused admission and the big gun
commanding the port is now manned
by a crew of gunners night and day.
The officers disclaim all knowledge of
the reported plot against the cruiser
Leander.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
UNsLE SAM PAYS FOR THE BEEF

Washington, December 21.-Mr.
Tracwell, the comptroller of the treas
ury, has passed upon h claim Of
Swift & Co, Of Chicago. for the price
of 300, 600 pounds OF fresh beef. which,
according to contract, was shipped
from Newport News, Va, on August
5, 1898. for use in the army Of Porto
Rico. The comptroller finds that at the
time of it's condemnation the beet was
the property of the United States and
directs that the claims be settled ac-
cordingly.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
HAVANA ELECTRIC RAILWAYS.

New York, December 21.-AIl the
street railway interests I'm the city OF
Havana were consolidated today at a
meeting In the office OF the treasurer
OF the avana Electric Railway Com
pany. thus ending a contest begun
more than a year ago. Work was be-
gun by the electric company several
months ago and IL is now expected that
a complete system OF electric traction
will be in operation by the LIST OF June.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
Crusade Against sunday Newspapers

New York, December 21.-The Wo-
mans National Sabbath Alliance are
about to send a letter to department
stores in New York city, respectfully
requesting them not to advertise in
Sunday newspapers, and a list of es-
Establishments who would do this will,
it is said. be posted at the office Of the
alliance.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
YOUNG LADY BURNED TO DEATH

Macon, Ga, December 20.-Miss Lula
Stevens, aged 30 years, member of a
well known family, was burned to
death today. She vas in a o by
herself at her residence on Hawthorn
street, when in some unknown
her clothes caught fire. Her screams
attracted help, but when it arrived she
was in a mass of flames and had been
so seriously burned that death result
ed within q few hours. She was un-
able to explain how h accident oc-
Cured.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
Sick Headaches.

The curse Of overworked womankind
are quickly and surely cured BE- KArl'l
Clover Root Tea, the great blood puri.
der snd tissue builder. Money refund.
ed II not satisfactory. Price s eta snt
30 ctr. For oale By R r. Bet1amy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
A DEARTH OF WAR NEWS
NOTHING DEFINITE AS TO OPERATIONS
IN SOUTH AFRICA.
BULLER'S LOSSES AT COLENSO

Heavier Than at First Estimated-La-
dysmith Well Supplied With Food
and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS VaIor at
h Battle of Characterization of
the Battle or NfchoIsen's Nek-The
British Observation-Disclosures Fire
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-07-14
Co. G Regularly Organized Again.

i he meeting of Company G, Sd Mich
Nat. Guards called for Friday evening
was well attended and the matter of
getting the company into shape once
more was got well under way.
In accordance with orders received
from Lansing all former members of
the company who desire them will be
furnished with their discharges at once
whether their term of enlistment has
yet expired or not and at the Friday
night meeting there were about twenty
five of some sixty men who were mem
bers of the company when the call came
last year who applied for their dis
charges. The applications for member
ship, however, from ex-members of the
old company, from those who were not
members of the old third but who were
in Co. G, 33d, and from others who
have not had military experience
in any regiment ensured the prompt
filling of the company's rolls to the full
quota.
According to the orders under which
the reorganization is being effected the
old National Guard officers, Capt. A. j.
Van Epps, 1st Lieut.. l.. G. Heyer and
2d Lieut.. q. H. Ross will hold their
commissions until the December elec-
tions. The vacancies in the non-com-
missioned staff will probably soon be
filled.
The armory will be open on circus
day, the Goth of the present month and
one of the company's old time dances
will be given to assist in raising funds
of which the company stands in need.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-07-14

Harry Traver left for Detroit Tues.
day morning Mr.. Izor. of the Durand
Express, was in town Tuesday-Andrew
Wickham went to Ithaca on business
Saturday-Mrs. Fred Hamlin, who has
been on the sick list, is improving-Carl
Hollister spent Saturday and Sunday
with relatives near Holly-Farmers say
it is almost impossible to get sufficient
help for the haying and harvesting-Ed.
Rourke commenced work Monday
morning on the new hotel barn and ex.
poets to have it completed by Saturday
night-A social will be given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Goldsmith Fri
day evening, the proceeds to be added
to the new church fund-Quite an in
teresting ball game was played between
the Vernon and Lennon teams Sunday
Score 8 to 10 in favor OF the home team
Geo. Brooks has purchased section
of land near Clare, Clare county. Mr..
Brooks intends to go into the stock busi-
ness more extensively.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-07-14
CORUNNA's OLD BOYS AND GIRLS.
An Enthusiastic Reunion Held This
Week.

Corunna society has been stirred
from its inmost center to its utmost cir
cumference this week by reason of the
eighth triennial reunion of her "Old
Boys and Girls" and the enthusiasm Of
the meeting has spread into our own
city where reception was given to the
reunited society by Mr. and Mrs. A. 8.
Phillips, at the handsome residence of
Mr. and Mrs. Albert West, on West
Oliver street, Wednesday evening.
The out of town boys and girls began
to arrive in Corunna Monday, when the
welcome accorded to them was most
hearty. large banner hung across the
street bore the words, "Our Old Boys
and Girls, Welcome Home" Flags
were hung across the street and from
many houses and stores.
On Tuesday afternoon the party en-.
joyed banquet at the Grand Central,
whose dining rooms had been hand.
somely decorated. After and during
the banquet literary program of ap-
prOpriate toasts was carried out and
at the close the society went to the
opera house, where the following off,
GERS were elected for the ensuing three
years: Pres, H. B. Mclaughlin; vice
president Mrs F. A. Jones; secretary,
Frank c. Gale; treasurer, Elon Pond;
POSTMASTER, DR.. j. d. Crum; historian,
Alice Cooper Kellogg. Tuesday even
ing trolley ride to Owosso and return
was enjoyed by the party on invitation
of Mr. and Mrs. John McCurdy, and q
/, call at the home of the latter followed.
At the opera house the triennial ball
was given, lunch being served at the
Grand Central.
.On Wednesday the party enjoyed q
picnic in the Thompson woods, east of
Corunna, and in the evening attended
the reception at the home of Mr. and
Mrs Albert West, in Owosso, which
concluded the festivities, though many
remained for longer visit with friends.
The society was organized about
twenty-five years ago under the name
of "The Young Folks Reunion Society,""
and it has met every three years since.
The list of members present includes
the Messrs. and Mesdames j. d. Crnm,
Tod Kincaid and Albert West, of Owosso;
G.. d. Smith, Elon Pond, F. G. Gale,
John I. McCurdy, F. II. Pettibone,
j. E. Garland, A. r. Phillips and N. A.
Packer, of Corunna; F. A. Millard and
and j. ID. Leland, Durand; II. B. Nc
Laughlin, Vernons H. o. Church, Pom,
tiac; F. A. Jones, Flint w. B. Gale.
Fowlerville; Fred Belts and A. S. Phil
lips. Saginaw; w. L. Braman, Flint;
the Mesdames Mollie E. Kellogg, Alice
G. Kellogg and Ella Kieth, of Corunna;
Mr.. G. T. Lockwood, of Grand Rapids;
Mrs. Julia Merrill, of Detroit and Miss
Carrie Anderson, of Saginaw.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-07-14
Lawrence-Kinney

The marriage of Mr.. Fred W. Law
renee and Miss Edith G. Kinney took
place Wednesday morning at half past
four O'Clock, at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. f. 4. Kinney, on
north Washington street, Rev. A. M.
Dillon, of Bowling Green, Ohio, Off.
ciating. After the wedding breakfast
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence drove to Du-
rand where they took the Grand Trunk
to Devils Lake to be gone about a
week. The hour of the ceremony and
even the day was kept secret from all
friends of the contracting parties who
did not know the day until within a
very short time preceding the wedding,
and did not find the exact hour until
after the ceremony had taken place.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence are we'll
and favorably known in Owosso. Mr..
Lawrence has lived here nearly all his
life, is graduate of the Owosso high
school and has had a number of years
training in business both with his faith
er, when the latter was in business, and
in the Owosso Savings Bank where he
has been employed for a number of
years, and is now second assistant
cashier. He has acted as treasurer for
some of the insurance societies and is
trustee in the Baptist church. Mrs.
Lawrence has made many friends in
Owosso since first coming here several
years ago to attend the high school,
from which she graduated with the
class of 81. Since then she has lived
with her parents in this city and has
further increased her circle of friends
by her quiet, pleasant ways. She is an
interested worker in the Baptist church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence will make
their home in the Van Dusen house on
Ada street sometime in August.
The TIMES adds it's congratulations
to those of their many other friends.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-07-14
Three Days Celebration.

An Industrial Festival, In connection with
Log Rolling to be given by the Owosso
Camp of Modern Woodmen. is now being
considered by Owosso's business men in CO.
operation with committee from the above
organization. The dates which are prac-
tically agreed upon are September 6, z
and s.
The last day will be the one known as
Woodman Day, when 1t is expected there
will be representatives from nearly fifty
camps of that order who will take part in
parade and will also compete for prizes.
The plan conte mplates the holding of state
convention on the latter day to effect new
state organization.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-07-14
Lennon.

Continued on page seven.)
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-07-14
Why Senator Mcmillan Should Be
Reelected.

First, because he is eminently quail
fed in every way to perform the deli
cate duties of the high Office he now
holds. He is a fighter for Michigan s
welfare, and has the entire respect of
his associates, so much so, that word
from him, as to the merits of a measure
is received with a confidence which
insures its passage. He is trm sup
porter of the administration, which has
made willing people so happily
prosperous, and which is doing all in its
power to uphold American honor and
] right. He is diplomatic, faithful and
influential member of our highest legis-
lative body and therefore makes it pos.
sible for Michigan to always get fair
treatment.
He is an honorable man and possesses
stock of hard earned and practical ex.
perience, which is of inestimable value
to his constituents and could not easily
be replaced. He has held but the one
Office and sought no other; aids the
party Intellectually as well as financially.
Such man is.a credit to Michigan and
no state of Importance, would for a
moment, countenance his attempted
dethronement. Being the equal of our
lamented Zach Chandler, who honored
us as we honored him, why contemplate
changer
Mr. Alger has had all the honor
thrust upon him that he should either
ask for or expect. The republicans
elected him governor-then they sup.
ported him Loyalty in Chicago, because
they thought che was all right" for the
presidency. Then they asked to be
recognized in President McKinley's
cabinet and named Mr.. Alger as their
candidate and the president graciously
conceded to Michigan and Mr.. Algel
the war portfolio-and beyond perad
venture, no man did more to further
Mr.. Alger's political interests, thar
Hon. Jas. Mcmillan. General, be salts
fed, and show your regard. for the re-
publican party and President Mckinley
by sending message to your friends,
saying, "The republicans of Michigan
have honored me, as they have no other
citizen and am too grateful to them to
permit the use of my name to precipitate
fight which might result disastrously
for the party-especially when thai
fight is to be waged against as true 9
friend to Michigan interests, and as in.
fiuential citizen as Hon. Jas. McMil
Ian, whose eminence in national affairs
entities him to unanimous re-elec-
ton" What republican would not say
"Amen" to those sentiments, and for
such patriotic and sensible decision,
wish the secretary a happy and prosper
Gus future. General be thoughtful
I'm this great trade OF war, no feat
Is nobler than brave retreat"
] General, be noblel Stand by the
party as it stood by you, remembering
that the Success of the national ticket
depends upon harmony in the ranks,
BLAINE REPUBLICAN,.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-07-14
Woodmen Addressed by Rev. c. H. Hanks

The Owosso Camp of the Modern
Woodmen and the auxiliary society.
the Royal Neighbors, attended divine
service at the Congregational church
Sunday morning as had been pre-
viously announced. The society at
tracted considerable attention from the
large number it had out, many assert
ing it to be the largest number that any
secret society had ever turned out in
this city on similar occasion, while
another feature which attracted atten-
ton was the large percentage of young
men which, as this is an insurance as
well as fraternal order, augers well for
its continued success.
The address was delivered by Rey. c..
II. Hanks, who spoke on the subject Of,
"Our Teaching of Christianity, taking
his text from John 10, 26:27, emphasiz-
ing the following points and closing
with the accompanying and ever inn
pressive quotation from Tennyson
The shadow of the cross rests over
the earthly life of our Lord. He saw
that day in the future when it would no
longer be the shadow but the substance
He anticipates that day by right use
of the present. He anticipates the grief,
suffering and loneliness of his mother
by committing and commencing her to
the care of the beloved disciple. He
provides for her. AS the exponent of
christianity He teaches lessons of wise
provision, forethought, and thrift.
Christianity everywhere urges us not to
be anxious--not to borrow trouble but
at the same time urges us to anticipate
the future by wise preparation in the
"now." The present hour is the
supreme hour. Read the story of eur
Lord and his disciples. Yes-read the
whole story of Gods word-and what
do we find? The present hour, that is,
the supreme hour, ever emphasized.
Both in spiritual and material things
let us anticipate and like our Lord we
shall be full of peace. Then, in that
last day of earthly life, as "the darkness
deepens, and fast falls the even-tide, "
we can sing
"Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me:
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When put out to sea,
But such tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless
deep,
Burns again home
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark
And may there be no sadness OF farewell,
When embark.
For tho from out oar bourne Of time and
place.
The flood may bear me far,
hope to see my Pilot face 70 face
When have crossed the bar"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-07-14
Union Plains.

Ben Blivin is nursing fractured arm,
received while celebrating the Fourth at
Perry--Ransom Sprague and wife visited
friends In Deerfield Saturday and Sunday
-Mrs. Emma Fosket, Of Ashley. visited
at b. 8. Fosket's Saturday and Sunday
Mr.. Charles Miller went to Flint to spend
the Fourth-B. s. Fosket and family
visited friends near Howell Friday
Jessie Ireland and wife, of Grand Rapids,
are visiting at the Ireland homestead this
week--Farmers here are mostly done
haying and harvesting is'well under way.
Most OF the wheat is rather light-.-Lewis
Hankey. Jr., sold eleven head OF young
cattle this week to Thomas Robb for $500.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-07-14
A Child Enioys

The pleasant flavor, gentle action, and
soothing effect of syrup of Figs. when
in need of a laxative, and if t6e father
or mother be costive or bilious, the
most gratifying results follow its use,
so that 10 is the best family remedy
known and every family should have
a bottle. Manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-07-14

There are good many people who
acknowledge that their eyes are weak
and feel over-worked, and that they
ought to wear glasses, and yet won't do
it. They will even take chances of in
juring their eyes permanently rather
than submit to them. l could never
understand this feeling. 1t is not be-
cause they are unbecoming, for they
can be made becoming with little
taste and skill on the part of the opti-
clan. 1t is not because they injure the
eyes, for they strengthen and preserve
them. 1t is not because they are sign
of age, for hundreds of little children
wear them. 1t is not because they are
bother, for the ease and comfort that
they give more than outweighs any in
convenience there may be in wearing
them. fyour eyes need glasses. do not
postpone the matter a moment. Get
glasses that fit you correctly and wear
them III you do not know whether
you need glasses or not, come in and
will tell you.
-
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-07-14

Mahaling and Costly
Imposing Impressive 81 a ss
In
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-07-14
Notice to Owners of Dogs.

Take notice, that by action of the COM
mon council of the city of Owosso all
dogs being or coming within the corpo-
rate limits of the city of Owosso be-
tween July 1, '99, and Sept. 30, V9,
must be muzzled. Dogs not so muzzled
will be killed.
John l.. ASH. Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-07-14

+. w. Smith, of Knapp Il Smith, was In
Grand Rapids the first of the week laying
in new stock Of fancy chairs and other
up-to- date articles In the furniture line
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-07-14
TWO HIPPODROMES
TWO MENAGERIES

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