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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-26
Pleasant Occasion.

Washington's birthday 1904 will long
be remembered by the members of w.
r. G. No. 26 as day pleasantly spent
at the home of sister member, Mrs.
Eva butcher.
About ten o'clock in the forenoon
Comrade butcher started out with his
fine team, drawing long box sleigh,
filled with clean straw Gust as we used
to go) and began to pick up the crowd
and soon we were flying over the snow
to the music of the bells, which brought
back the memories of long ago.
Arriving at the home we were greet
ed by vur hostess with hearty welcome
and the good smell of rations cooking in
the kitchen gave us feeling of peace
with all the world
The house was bright with Old Glory
everywhere, and as we stood under its
beautiful colors, deeper appreciation
of our countrys emblem came into our
hearts.
A number of the comrades came later
as sort of body guard, and they were
needed too, before the day was over.
The program did not begin in earnest
until the call for dinner was sounded,
then, as we entered the dining room we
realized the task before us, for the tables
were groaning, and we all were too, after
awhile but the strain on the table was
relieved and as it was cleared and refill
ed four or five times before all were
served we came to the conclusion that
Comrade butcher and wife knew full
well how to prepare for old Soldiers and
the w. r. G.
The afternoon was full of entertain
ment, music, the old war songs, recita-
tions and memories of the long ago days
when we girls with anxious hearts and
willing hands were doing all we could
for our boys down in Dixie la nd, fondly
hoping for, yet scarce expecting, their
safe return
The day passed all too rapidly and
the comrade had to again call all
aboard and homcward we went and the
fifty friends who had been-so- royalty en-
tertained in this patriotic home, will
ever remember with pleasure, Comrade
butcher, wife and children, who gave
us the opportunity o'thus celebrate to-
gether the birth of the Father. of our
country. "%,.#
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-26
Offer to Michigan Schools.

Through the State Superintendent of
Public instruction in Michigan, Hon.
Delos Fall, of Lansing, the Youths Com
panion, of Boston, makes the following
offer: To the 800 schools in the state of
Michigan showing the greatest interest
in setting out of trees and shrubbery
and vines, and in other ways improving
their grounds during 1904, the Youths
Companion will present set of six
historical pictures namely, Washing
ton, Lafayette, -" Signing the Declara-
tion Of Independence, The Constitu-
ton Surrender of Burgoyne," and
"The Landing CT the Pilgrims To
each Of the ten schools of the 800 in the
state doing the best work over all, the
publishers of the paper will present a
large American flag. State Superin-
tendent Fall is cooperating this move
ment, and will make known this offer
the state.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-26
Have Won Their Point.

The executive committee of the Michi-
gan Central branch of the order of Rail
way Telegraphers has won a complete
victory for the telegraphers of the M. G.
system.
Formerly the operators had to work
sixteen hours If necessary without extra
pay. Now their day is eleven hours
long, and they get twenty-five cents an
hour for overtime. If they are COMPEL
ed to work past meal hour, they are
also paid for that. Sunday is treated
as overtime, and paid accordingly.
The telegraphones put in the Offices by
the company to furnish means for NOV
ing trains in the event the operators
struck, have been taken out. w. H.
McFadden, of this city, is chairman of
the executive committee.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-26
Local News.

The Grand Trunk pay car was four
days late in reaching Owosso this
month.
III. Kirk White, who is at Palatkas
Fla, reports warm weather and tropic
scenery. He met Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
Labadie, formerly of Owosso, at Palatka.
Teamsters say that when the snow
goes off the west Main street pavement
will be found in very bad condition. 1t
shows poor wearing qualities now about
the street car track.
Paul Wietzke, son of Albert Wietzke,
of Grover street, is in Baltimore where
he went just previous to the great fire.
He writes his parents that the weather
is fine and the grass is green. Great
progress has been made in clearing up
the debris from the fire.
The w. r. G. met at its hall Wednes-
nesday and held Washington service.
Mrs. s. ]. Rouse was leader and Mrs.
Isaac Southworth, Mrs. Ovand Town
send, Mrs. Sanderson, Mrs J. E. Weeks
and Mrs. Z. H. Jacobs took part.
Washington, Lincoln and Mckinley
were eulogized.
r. N. Parshall, of the Owosso City
Mills, said recently in regard to the pre-
yailing high price of wheat: That
dooa,,,t ~, aIyo ,nucb difrararca In Chic
wassee county. There isn't farmer
anywhere around here who has wheat
for sale. We have had to import oul
w;2atfpr several months
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-26
woodruff -soIota Farmers, Club.

The Woodruff and sGpta Farmers
Club met at the home OF q. r. Child.
There was good attendance although
the weather was very cold A Anumber
of those on the program were absent ON
account of sickness so the question box
was conducted in connection with the
program. Guitar music was furnished
by II. Sheffield and Miss Cooper ard
was much enjoyed. ~
Association topic, The fa1naRISas a
business man, along what lines s}Sh9uld
he strive to excel? M. Lake, Farmers
should educate themselves .foh tl1eir
calling the same as other busineS -
They should improve their stock.
bred stock of all kinds are IND
kept than common breeds - ~
gerty: He should strive to excel iHasil
he undertakes. Should keep some good
stock of all kinds. Mr.. Huffman: This
question means more than stock and
crop raising The farmer needs to be
an educated man in many ways. The
better informed he is the greater his
success. He must keep posted on all
the kinds of goods he buys as we'll as on
the products of the farm if he wishes to
hold his own.
Why do the people of the q. S.
sympathize with the japanese in the
eastern war; Where strong nations try
to wrong weaker ones our sympathies
are always with the weaker nation.
What is the real cause of the Russian
Japanese war; The overdearing way
in which Russia has treated Japan and
encroached on her rights.
Recitation by Mrs. w. Parker, How
Mrs Mehitable Bird became a Mason.
Song, Mr.. and Mrs. HI. Sheffield What
is the best method of cultivating sugar
beets2 Our principal beet growers be-
ing absent there was no one to anwer
this question. Select readings by Mrs.
Lake and H. Sheffield. Which is of
more benefit to farmer r. r. ID. or a
telephone? Those present who had
both, agreed that either is almost indis-
pensable after having them, but if they
had to give up either it would be r. f.
ID. Mr.. Huffman spoke of single in
stances in his vicinity where the tele-
phone had been worth the price paid for
the whole year in getting help in cases
of fire and sickness. Ought the punish
ment of death to be inflicted for any
crimef There are crimes which deserve
it and for the safety of the public it
should be inflicted. Premeditated muir
der is one, Paper, Mrs. W. w. Berry,
Success in farming
The club adjourned to meet at the
home of A. Haggerty, March II.
Following is the program for the
next meeting: Association topic, A. S.
Purdy; recitation, Flossie Cooper; paper,
N. w. Tucker; Discussion Of the tax
commission, s T. Headley, : Corcoran;
songs, Mrs. Warren, Mrs Walter Berry;
Question box conducted by Mrs. Cor
cOrln,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-26

Throught the courtesy OF Bertram
e. Smith, assistant secretary treasurer
of the Owosso Sugar o., We are per-
mitted to publish today some facts re-
garding the good that magnificent in.
stitution has already done for Owosso
and adjacent territories. What is has
done during the past short season 1t
can do in future years.
From the start it has been oonceed-
ed that the presence OF sugar factory
in Shiawasee county would be boon.
both to business man, laboring man
and farmer. A perusal of the figures
given herewith will cause every man
to be pleased with results to date. IL
will be noticed that even in bad
season like that of 1903 many farmers
did far better with sugar beets than
they could hope to with wheat, corn
or potatoes.
It is a matter of especial interest to
note that the factory pay roll was SO
large. amounting to over $50, 600, q
large percentage of which was paid
to Owosso men. In the item Of cost
Of labor on beets, very large amount
OF that expense went to Owosso people
who worked in beet fields in and near
this city. All in all, Owcsso people
should be, and OF course ara, quite
we'll satisfied to have au institution
like the sugar factory in this city.
The following letter accompanied d
the figures given by the sugar COM
pany:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-26
Amphictyon Society.

The Amphictyon Society will settle
the war in the far east this evening.
Following is the program for its meet
ing:
Solo-Ima Odell
Essay-Hazel Gregory
Essay-Charles Ferry
Essay Anna Eddy
Debate-Resolved, That Japan Is
not Justified in Waging War on Russia.
Affirmative, Charles Sadler, Fayette
Simpson; negative, Ralph Sayles, Rol-
land Morgan,
Duet-Clara Willoughby Lulu Beebe
Reading-Nellie Connor
Friday Night Review-Editor, Harry
Arnold; assistant, Chester Bigelow.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-26
HAS EXPENDED $3OO,OOO.
The Owosso Sugar Company Has Made Big Invest
nlent in Owosso--Some Profits in Beet Raising.
THE Owosso TINES:

THE OwOSSO TIMES:
Owosso. Feb. 20, 1904
Gentlemen We have heard the
statement made In connection with
the discussion regarding the coming
special election that the building of
the o wosso Sugar Company's factory
has been of no benefits to the people of
Owosso aud especially to tue laboring
men.
Believing that statement OF the
amount of money paid out in wages
during the past season would, If
brought to the attention OF she citi-
zens. oorreos such an impression, we
have secured as nearly as possib BILE an
accurate statement of the amount of
money paid out in wages and submit
the same
We inolose herewith, also, partial
list of Shia awassee county beet growers
and their results the past season.
Yours truly,
ONOS5O SUGAR 90.
Per B e. Smith, Asst. Secretary
and Treasurer
Mr.. Smith reports the smounS paid
out for labor in the construction and
erection of the Owosso Sugar Com
pany's plant at Owosso for the cam
psign Of 1908:
Paid out in wages by Kilby, Mfg. Co.
and sub 1884, 600
Paid for labor on beets.................... $4,000
Factory pay oll........................S. $4,000
Total .... .... s3na ESQ
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-26
Cure a Gold In One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money if
it fails to cure. Il w. Groves sigma
tare IS on each box. 2Jc.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-02-26

The Westhaven L. A. s. has donated
s. to the Dorcas Home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
DELIVERS STRONG ADDRESS.
Colored Students Are Urged to be
 Honest, Sober and Polite.

Normal, May -(special.) )-Bishop
 Evans Tyree, D. D., M D., of Nashville,
 Tenn, preached the commencement ser- mon at the A. and M. college located at this place today. and fully 1900 people were present He furnished special ad- vice to the young men and women of the race who are to leave the institution this year. Honesty, Sobriety and Pollteness'' were held up to the young negroes as the cardinal virtues to be cultivated by them.
 Tt costs nothing to be police" said the bishop, and If you would make it in this you must be polite. I am anx- lous that the young men and women of my race who are entering this busy world should make friends by being polite. l like to see the young negro who is will Ing to lift his hat willing to get up and let lady sit down. This is the young man who will make 1t, who will always have friends and will never be out of position. He can make II in the north or south, east or west"
 The young men were told to be sober, to do their duty at all times and under all circumstances.
 Rev. Sutton F. Griggs, B, D., of Nash vile, Tenn, delivered an address to the societies of the institution to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
WE DO TT RIGHT.
 EMPIRE LAUNDRY
The SIeeplna Buddha.

Ceylon Letter in Chicago Tribune.
 This is the story of a visit to the sleep ing Buddha in Nirvana, in the cave shrine in Ceylon, where 20O0 years ago the teach ings of Buddha were for the first time reduced to writing.
 At the end of a lane of foliage, steep flight of rough stone steps led to high parapet, where yellow shoulder show ed against a background of black bowl der, with cocoa fronds arching higher against the blue. We went around by an easier ascent, up grassy path, between lantana bushes, and came upon the high terrace, to find the clerical had fled, and only betel-chewing layman was left to stare at us as he slowly worked his jaws. We turned an invisible key in air, and the ruminant biped went away across flat sand space between two gigantic powders. more powders loom ing ahead.
 The ledge beneath one overhanging rock was built up with masonry front into a recessed temple portico, and from a dark crevice between two vast rocks came sound of whirring machinery. It was pitch dark in the far crevice. and as we drew near the sound resolved itself into the twittering of myhiad of bats, and the stifing odor drove us away af- ter a short look into the dark Dantesque crevice, Surely there was a black cave crevice swarming with bats in some cir cle of the inferno.
 The big keys clanked, the loocks turn ed and the doors of the cave sanctuary creaked open to show patchwork and Nottingham lace curtains hanging close across the inner spance. They were drawn aside for us to see the rock-cut. re- cumbent image, the sleeping Buddha in Nirvana, who has been dreaming in the dark, fragrant cave for full 2Oo0 years.
 Little candles were carried down and held close to show the soles of Buddha's feet, with their symbolic marking car ried to the opposite end to show the memorable expressionless countenance of the wide-eyed sleeper. The shrine had been opened at sunrise and fresh flowers strewn on the long stone altar table that ran the full eighteen feet length of the image, and the air was heavy with their scent.
 Image and platform couch and the altar table were all hewn from the immovable rock 200o years ago, but one gets no i'm pression of antiquity, since the image has been lately done over made up with fresh paint and gliding to the last de- gree of gaudy splendor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
women's Peacock Raiment.

Paris Letter to Pail Mall Gazette.
 It used to be the hall mark of the well dressed woman that every portion Of her attire matched in color, so that dress, hat gloves presented perfect harmony. It is no longer the rule. A revolution has been silently effected this spring, and there was evidence of it at the first race meeting at Longchamps. Variety Is now the sign of ultra-smartness. The idea is to get as many contrasts in tone as pos- sible, to make one's self walking con cert of dscord. For instance, 1t Is the last cry of elegance to wear green hat trimmed with velvel of a violent hue and large roses of tawny color. This last tone. too, may predominate in the hat and contrast with gowns of reseda green cr steel gray. It Is not given to every one to support this kind of thing with out fiinching. But the fashion hes this advantage-many people are well dressed without knowning 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
JUST ARRIVED FROM THE FACTORY.
Pianos Contracted For June VIII B6 Sold at This Sale at About
 FdCtOru Cost.

The latest news in the E. P. Forbes Piano sale is this announcement of NEW PIANOS FROM THE FACTORY.
 We have just received our allotment of Pianos for the month of June and they go on sale at only a slight ad- vance of the factory price. We have already told you why it was necessary to dispose of these Pianos at about factory cost. The reason will bear re- beating. It is because we have ac- quired so many pianos in the Frank c. Fite purchase that we are obliged to reduce the price on our own Pianos. The result is that if there is nothing in the Frank U. Fite stock that will suit you. you are sure to be satisfied dn any one of the Pianos from the sev- eral high-class factories that we repre- sent.
 All pianos marked in plain figures and one price to all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
SEASON IS UNAVOIDABLE.
Increase in Cotton Acreage Estimated
 from to 2 Per Cent.

Huntsville, May (Speclal)-A review of the condition of cotton in the Tennes- see valley shows that the crop Is two or three weeks late and that the season so far has been the most unfavorable in planting time and for two or three weeks thereafter was too cold. After warm weather set in there was no rain and the whole section Is now suffering from the drouth.
 It is estimated that the increase in cotton acreage is from to per cent, as compared with last year. Cultivation Is complete and the labor at hand Is suf- ficient for the purpose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
CLEVELAND FAVORS NEW YORK JURIST Party Will be Purged of Irra-
 tiOnaIism TAXES NO STOCK IN HEARST Says Public Sentiment Is Such That Judge Parker VIII be Nominee
 of the Party for
 President.
TAXES NO STOCK IN HEARST

Philadelphia, May 29.-The North Ameri- can this morning prints a special dispatch from Princeton. N. J.. on national demo- cratic politics, in which ex-President Grover Cleveland is quoted as follows:
 T have believed for some months, and believe now. that Judge Alton B. Parker of New Ycrk will be the nominee of the democratic party for President This ex- pression of my opinion is not new. In re- iterating it at this time when there seems to be a lull In the Parker movement do not mean to yield my original Judgement. which was that either MT. Olney or Judge Gray might have proved the strongest candidates for the democracy to anne for the contest with Mir. Roose- welt.
 "Circumstances and the state of public sentiment were such. however, that months ago 1t became apparent that Judge Parker was the man upon whom the conservative element could and should concentrate. Neither the circumstances nor the state of public sentiment have changed, and Judge Parker remains now as he has for some months-the logical candidate of his party.
 The Alarm Over Hearst.
 Some months ago conservative leaders of the democrats began to experience alarm over the strength this man Hearst was seemingly developing. I took no stock In the Hearst candidacy myself, but realizing the necessity for checking a movement which might grow formidable, I occupied ground in common with a, num- Der of others. and gave out a statement favoring Judge Parker for the nomina- ton.
 '1 do not mean to infer that my sup- port of Judge Parker Is given grudgingly.
 T named Judge Parker at that time because his candidacy had gained such a lead over that of any other man whose nomination could be deemed acceptable to conservative democrats, that he ap- peared to me as the most likely man about whom that element of the demo- cracy could concentrate in it's effort to purge the party of that irrationalism with which it has been officted in the last two presidential campaigns"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
Proclamation is Issued.

Tokio, May 29, I D. m.-General Oku, commanding the Japanese army now in yesting Port Arthur, has issued procla- nation to the people of the Liao Tuna peninsula setting forth that Japan was forced to appeal to arms on account of the unlawful aggression of Russia in China and Ko1e The proclamation de- clares that the Japanese army Is fighting for the cause of justice, pledges protec- tion to persons and property, and non- Interference with orderly citizens.
 It promises ample remuneration for all houses and food SUI plies requisitioned and warns the people to refrain from as- sisting the Russians under penalty oi severe punishment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
Will Dispute Every Inch.

London, May 3o-The Times correspon- dent at wei-Hai-Wei learns from fugi- tive Russian that General Stoessers or ders are to dispute every inch of the coun- try between Port Arthur and Kin Chou, because 1t is believed that the main ad- vance on Mukden can be delayed until Port Arthur falls.
 Every day Is important to KuropatlSin. stcessel upon rec eiving these orders hur- r,edIy prepared a succession of positions. A Japanese refugee from Port Arthur is now at Che Foo chartering steamers to convey supplies to Port Arthur when it falls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
chIneae Ready to Leave.

Liao Yang, May 2s Delayed in trans mission)-Most of the Chinese merchants are closing their stores and winding up business in expectation of serious events Those remaining in business. however have raised the price of meat and other products.
 high Chinese parsonage here Is be- lieved to be organizing movement against the Russians.
 Chinese arriving here, brought the news of the fighting at Kin Chou. The results of the fighting on the peninsula caused no apprciable effect on the troops, whose health and spirits are excellent. Soldiers are arriving daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
GOES TO GETTYSBURG.
President and Party Leave for His
 torc Field.

Washington, May 29.-President Roosevelt and party left here tonight on visit to Gettysburg over memo rial day.
 The President was accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Ethel Roosevlt. Miss Carew, Secretary Loeb, Surgeon General Rixey and several White House officials. They went on a spec ial train on the B. & O. railway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
Leaves In Two petachments.

Paris, May S0.-The Echo de Paris St. Petersburg correspondent learns that the Raltic fleet will leave In two detachments, The first consisting of four battleships, is due to start June 4. The battleship orel has never been refioated. The dyna- mos. the only part of the machinery seri- o,,sly damaged. will be changed
 The Journals Mukden correspondent says that Kuropatkn has begun an of- fensive movement southward. The Rus sian advance guard Is supposed to have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
Mrs. Warren Dies.

Pratt City, May 29.-(Special. )-Mrs. Bet tie Warren, a most estimable woman of this city. died this evening at o'clock at her home on Fou-th street. The de- ceased was 40 years of age and had only been i'll little over week. She is sur vived by six children, her husband having died several years ago. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
NONE AT TAMPlCo.
Reported Case of Yellow Fever Was
 False Alarm.

Monterey, Mexico, May 2s.-Notwith- standing the quarantine recently estab- lished by the state of Texas against all Mexican points has been lifted, 1t is still in force against Monterey. This is due to the fact that the Texas authorities had received word to the effect that case of yellow fever existed at Tampico, and they refused to lift the embargo against Monterey unless quarantine be put on against Tampico.
 General Reyes upon inquiry states there Is no yellow fever at Tampico, and states he will not be justified In placing a quar- antine against that city. This Is the situation as 1t now stands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
WIFE KILLS HUSBAND.
Fires Four Bullets Into His Back and
 One In Wrist.

Batson, Texas, May 29.-Graham Jones was this evening shot and killed by his wife who fired four bulelts Into his back and one in the wrist All the bullets in the back passed through the body and any one of them would have been fatal. It is said that jealousy was the cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-30
Two Cases of Yellow Fever.

Mexico City, May 29.-The superior board of health reports that only two places are infected with yellow fever, Merida, capital of the state of Yucatan, and Tehuantepec. The latter has three cases and Merida nine suspected cases now under observation. Active operations have begun at Coatzacoalcos, the gulf terminus of the Tehuantepec railway to prevent an outbreak of yellow fever.