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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-10-28
Noted Historical Character Dies In
Calhoun County Farm.
SHE WAS BORN IN SLAVERY
Daughter Of Famous Cclored Woman
Orator, soiourner Truth - Diana
Was Last Living Person Born IN
Slavery In New York.

Battle Creek, Mich, Oct. 26.-In the
county poor house at Marshall death
has come TO Diana Corbin, who had
been for some years the only person
alive who was born in slavery in tho
state of New York. In Battle creek
there is mourning in the first families
of the city. Diana was the one col
pred woman in whom Battle Creek
women have been interested.
This historical character was
daughter of the famous Sojourner
Truth, who lived and worked a slave
in New York for forty years, and who
died in this city score OF years ago.
Diana was the Oldest child OF SoJour-
ner. She was born while her mother
was the slave of John ]. Dumont OF
Ulster county. Her mother, Sojourner,
was bought by Dumont from a Usher
man by the name Of SERVER In the
year 1910, who had owned her about
IWO yGdlO OOJOulhCl was IVAN NNNN
brought up on the farm Of Col. Hard
enburg of that county, who sold her to
John Nealy for 500, which price in
cluded number Of sheep. Nealy sold
her to Scrivner. These people were
all low Dutch, and it was many years
before Sojourner could speak the Eng
fish language.
Dana's Father.
Dumont's only slave was Sojourner.
Adjoining his farm was an English
man by name of Robert Ketten, who
owned seven slaves One of these
was Thomas, who was the father Of
Diana. After the death of Thomas So
journer had four more children by an
other slave. One, Elizabeth Boyd,
lives here
Diana worked very hard in her girl
hood days. Her mother, Sojourner, ran
away from her master and went to
New York city to work. She left Di-
ana behind and she worked for the
Dumonts until after the abolition Of
slavery by the state of New York,
when her mother, who had located in
North Hampton, Mass, sent for her.
Sojourner Truth became famous as
a lecturer and speaker during the anti
slavery days. Although she could not
read or write and was ignorant, she
had great natural ability, and was so
unique that she was in demand every
where. She was personal friend Of
Lincoln and all the notables of that
time She located in Battle Creek and
here Diana married Jacob Corbin,
who is now dead.
Diana Corbin is supposed to have
been over 80 years Of age. Through
the influenc' of Mrs. Caldwell Hale.
whose father founded the Nichols
home Of this city, Diana had been CIV
en- a home in that institution for the
remainder of her life, but became too
much of care and had to be taken to
the county farm, for her own welfare.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-10-28

We are told that the Populists Of
Michigan will support Roosevelt and
Ferris. They will support Roosevelt,
but not Ferris. The former stands as
the rock of Gibraltar against trusts
and combines, the money power and
Shylock of Wall street, and the Pop
ulists admire him for it. But what is
there about Ferris, or what has he
done, that they should support him? A
creature OF the Democratic machine
that smothered Populism in this state.
Nominated by machine men, who re-
fered to Populists as lot of long hair
ed crazy cranks. Supported now by
the press of Detroit, that on all occa-
sions dubbed the Populists as fanatics
and weak minded creatures. Why
should the Populists now get down on
their marrow bones and help to boost
into Office, man who was made, and
Is owned and will serve. this element
of democracy? We do know lot 0f
them that will support Roosevelt, but
a mighty few will support Ferris.-St.
Louis Independent (PopulisD,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-10-28
NEITHER NATION JEALOUS.
Admiral Jewell Pleased the Brltishers
With His Remarks.

London, Oct. 26.-"I thank God the
day has come when neither the Brit
ish nor North American navy can be
jealous Of each others development"
Rear Admiral Jewell in the fore
going sentence last night elected loud
cheers when he replied to the toast
in honor OF the American European
squadron at the banquet given them
by the Pilgrim society.
Lord Selborne, first lord of the ad-
miralty, presided at the gathering,
which included such representative
Britons as Prince Louis of Battenburg,
Justice Darling, Admirals Drury, Hen
derson and Lambton. Besides the
American naval and military attaches,
Consul-General Evans and many 9TH
ers of note.
Lord Selborne, in proposing the
American naval guests, said he must
refer to "the inexcusable outrage" in
the North sea. In a similar case. said
Lord Selborne, the American or Brit
ish navy would make immediate and
ample apology. "They would punish"
added Lord Selborne amidst loud
cheers, "the perpetrator of such a ter
rible blunder and demand security
against its recurrence. IT no more
doubt that l am standing here than
that the emperor and Russian people
will feel their responsibility and take
the same action as would the British
or American people,"
Lord Selborne proceeded to pay a
glowing tribute to the American
navy, and emphasized instances of CO.
operation between the British, French
and American navies.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-10-28
Mrr.eaom 70 worship Goa,

One Of the conditions which promote
peace between the states Of the United
States is that wherever any citizen
may be he is free to enjoy whatever
form Of religion he prefers. He may
be a Christian. Mohammedan or pagan.
as he pleascs, only he must preserve
the peace and live decent life. World
peace will be unspeakably promoted IL
there prevails such system of world
law that when man goes into any
part of the world he will be free 10
worship God after any form he prefers.
Other liberties now not known in all
countries may be expected in the grow
ing liberation and homogeneity Of the
world.-R. L. Bridgman in Atlantic.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-10-28
Railroads to Comply.

Chicago, Oct. 26.-Steps have been
taken by the Pere Marquette and tho
Michigan Central railroads to comply
with the ruling of the Interstate com.
mission in the Michigan fruit case, by
obtaining a reduction in the rates
charged for icing cars Traffic officers
Of both roads have requested a meet
ing with the head Of the Armour car
lines, and It is said that conference
will soon be held with a view on tho
part of the railroads, at least, of alter.
Ing the conditions omplained Of by
the Michigan fruit growers and de-
elared by the commission to be bur-
densome and unjust
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-10-28
commiss ners' Notice.

In the matter OF the estate OF Frank
Benton. deceased.
We, the undersigned. having been appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate in
and for the county OF Shawassee, State Of
Michigan, commissioners to receive, examine,
and adjust all claims and demands of all per.
sons against said estate, DO hereby give notice,
that we will meet at the residence ofPark Scott,
in Fairfield township, In said county, on
Monday, the 2Sth day of November, A. d. 1904
and on the 3Oth day of January. A. D.. 1905 at
ten o'clock in the forenoon of each Of said days,
for the purpose of receiving and adjusting all
claims against said estate and that four months
from the Both day OF September, 1904. are al
lowed to creditors to present their claims to
said commissioners for adjustment and allow
ance.
Dated. the 1st day OF october, A. D., 1904.
PARK SCOTT.
AYMOUR Il. SHANNON,
Commissioners.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-10-28
Notice of Registration.

To the Electors of the City of Owosso:
Take notice that the Board of Registration
will meet in the several wards o. the City OF
Owosso on Friday and Saturday November ith
and 9Th, A. ID. l00f"for the purpose of register
ing the qualified votes of the city OF Owosso To
vote o the general election to be held on Tues
day. November 8, A d., 1904. To elect National,
Congressional, State. Legislative and County
officers.
The several Boards OF registration will
meet in the following named places:
First Ward, Collins drug store, N. Washing
ton street.
Second ward, Ira G. Curry's hardware store,
East Main street.
Third ward, City Hall E. Main street.
Fourth ward. L. e. Woodlands Lumber ONCE,
w. Main street
Fifth ward, Fifth Ward Polling Place Lam
sing street.
Said Boards will remain In session from
o'clock "a. m. until O'Clock p. N.
Every elector must register or they cannot
vote.
FRED EDWARDS,
CitV Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-10-28
Notice oftiearI ring Claims

State OF Michigan. The Probate court for the
county OF Shawassee.
In the matter OF the estate OF John Laugh
lin. deceased.
Notice is hereby given that four months from
the 10th day of August AID 1904 have been allow
ed for creditors TO present their claims against
said deceased to said court for examination and
adjustment, and that all creditors of said de-
ceased are required to present their claims to
said court, at the probate office in the city OF
Corunna in said county on or before the 10th day
OF December A. ID. 1904. and that said claims
will be heard by said court on Friday the 10th
dav OF December A. ID. 1904, at ten o'clock
in the forenoon.
Dated August 1G, A. D. 1924.
MATTHEW BUSH, Judge of Probate.
By KATHERINE E. KELSEY.
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-10-28
COM WANDER IN.CHIEF.
Gen. kuropatkln Is Appointed to That
High Position.

st. Petersburg, Oct ga Hardin
dispatch states that Emperor Nicholas
on Monday published an imperial de-
cree appointing Gen Kuropatkin COM
handkerchief Of all the land forces
in the east and retaining Alexieff in
the post of viceroy. The emperor also
congratulates viceroy Alexieff on the
efficiency he has displayed in the
formation, concentration and supreme
direction of troops in the theater of
operation.
Alexieff, in a proclamation. thanks
the land and sea forces for the self
sacrifice they have shown, and says
he is proud of the mark of confidence
bestowed upon him by the emperor In
entrusting him with the supreme COM
band of gallant troops. He hopes, in
conclusion that, with Gods help, their
strong adversary will be defeated
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-10-28
Notice of Hearing Claims.

STATE OF MICHIGAN-The Probate Court
for the County OF Shiawassee.
In the matter OF the estate OF Harriet E.
Coy, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that four months from
the Sd day OF October, A. d.. 1901. have been
allowed for creditors TO present their claims
against said deceased to said court for exami.
nation and adjustment. and that all creditors of
said deceased are required to present their
claims to said court. at the probate office, in
the city OF Corunna, in said county. on or be-
fore the Sd DAY of February, A. d., 1905 and
that said claims will be heard by said court on
Friday the 81 day OF February A. D., 1905,
at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
Dated, October Sd, A. D.. 1904.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge OF Probate.
BY KATHERINE E. KELSEY.
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-10-28
1T is SERIOUS
Some Owosso People Fail to Realize
the Seriousness

Some OWosso People Fail to Rcallzc
the Seriousness.
The constant aching of bad back,
The WEAKNESS, the tired feeling,
The pains and aches of kidney Ills.
Are serious if neglected
Dangerous urinary troubles follow.
An Owosso citizen shows you how to
avoid them.
Mrs. E. W. Irving, of Gil Queen
street, says: Il had constant pain
through my loins and derangod con-
dition of the kidneys. When lying or
resting in certain positions my back be-
came very tired, lame and painful.
There was frequently considerable rest
lessness at night and as a consequence
I got out of bed in the morning lanquid
and scarcely fit to perform the ordinary
household duties. Cold or changeable
weather lad its effects and made the
aching worse Noticed Doan's Kidney
Pills advertised in our Owosso papers to
cure just such complaints as had and
store. Their beneficial effects were APP
parent after dose or two. AS l con-
tinued the treatment steadily improv-
ed and when l had finished it kidney
complaint and were strangers"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's
take no other.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-10-28
Notice of intent to make applies alton
TO change name.

Notice ~ hereby given that !, Edward w. Hese
an adult person intend 10 make application 10
the Probate Court OF Shiawassee County in the
State OF Michigan for an order changing my
name from Edward w. Hese TO Edward w
Hayes.
That have been n resident o. said County Of
Shiawassee for more than ono year last past
and my place of residence Is the City OF O6osso
IN said County, and that such application will
be made to said Probate Court under the pro-
visions OF Section S78l OF the Compiled Laws OF
Michigan Qs97 Compilation) OH he 5th day OF
December 1904, at ten oclc elk D. d. OF said day,
EDWARD w. HEsE
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-10-28
Protest From the PeopIe.

Toledo, O., Oct Gone thousand
men marched In up on the city coun-
ell last night to protest against the
passage of IN ordinance granting re-
newal Of the franchise of the Toledo
Railways and Light for % years upon
basis of six tickets for % cents and
universal transfers. The ordinance is
now pending but was not considered
In council last night, and is yet in the
hands of the committee.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-10-28
AGED Man Assaulted.

Adrian, Mich, Oct. 26.-Thomas
Dooley, a citizen of over 80 years, was
assaulted near the Lake Shore passen-
ger station by an unknown person las.
night. He was hit over the head with
club. His head was badly cut and
It is impossible to tell the outcome.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-10-28
Nav Have Been Foul Play.

Traverse City, Mich, Oct. 90
Some possibility is thought to exist
that James Sullivan, whose body was
found in Round lake Sunday, may
have met with foul play. 1t is claimed
two men who were with him were in
toxicated and quarreling. When last
seen he was trying to pacify them.
Only one mans cries for help were
heard in midlake during the storm.
No other bodies were found, though
the lake was thoroughly dragged.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-10-28
Centenarian Near Morenci.

Morenci, Mich, Sept. 26.-Just over
the Ohio line from here lives Mrs.
Amelia Hoadley Deming Dubois, who
today celebrated her Tooth birthday.
She was born in Winsted, Conn, and
came to this state in 1925. Her mind
is sound and alert and she is an enter
tanning conversationalist.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-10-28
Nearly 200 Achinese Killed.

Amsterda, Oct. ga dispatch
from Batavia received here reports.
that the Dutch troops have captured
Ratoebatoe, in Achin, after sharp
lighting The Achinese, the dispatch
says, lost 1876 killed and the Dutch
captured twenty guns and had three
killed and eleven wounded.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-10-28
Examining New Officers.

Lansing, Mich, Oct. 26.-The exam
lung committee of the state military
board is here examining the newly
elected officers of companies of the
M. N. G.. at Saginaw, Adrian, Flint,
Mason, Manistee, Cheboygan, Battle
Creek and Houghton.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-10-28
Japs Goinu Home.

Honolulu, Oct. ga large number
N Japanese army reserve men resid-
ing here have received notification by
cable from the military authorities in
Japan calling them home for army
service It Is believed that two or
three hundred men will try to secure
passage on the next steamer leaving
here for the orient
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-10-28
Shot While Asleen.

Pittsburg, Oct 26.-John Connolly,
aged Is, is dead Of gunshot wounds,
said to have been inflicted by his
mother The boy was a somnambulist
and was cropping about the house
carly in the morning when he was
fhot In mistake for a burglar.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-10-28
SAGINAW centenarlan Dead.

Saginaw, Mich, Oct. 26.-Dr. JOS.
Rich, one Of this city's most respect
ed citizens, is dead. He was 100 years
old Sept. IS. He was born in Hungary
and came to America in 1888. He was
we'll known for his works of charity.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-10-28
Pet poa Caused Lady,s Death.

Grass Lake, Mich, Oct. 26.-Mrs. e.
A. Parker, the aged lady who was hurt
by a pet St. Bernard dog jumping
against her in play the other day, is
dead as result of the injuries she
received. She was rs years old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-21

expected from a woman OF her cold. harsh and
narrow type. The author quotes Bulb DOding-
ton as to the general complaint that the
princess kept her little flock 50 strictly and
secluded from the world. they had
companions or playmates OF their own age
besides themselves. for the princess declared
that the young people OF quality were so
i'll educated and 50 very vicious that they
frightened her" The author adds with justice
that to the strict seclusion in which poor little
Matilda was brought up by this stern mother
who won her chdrens respect but never
their confidence. and TO her utter ignorance OF
the world and its temptations (more particularly
those likely TO assail one destined to occupy an
exalted position). may be traced to some extent
the mistakes Of her later years" She was a
good child and a pleasant one when at thirteen
and a half years old. she was betrothed to her
Danish cousin Of fifteen:
She could speak and write French well and
had smattcriuE OF Italian. Like nor brothers
and sisters she committed TO memory long PAS
saEes from English classics and recitrd them
with tlucucy and expression. She had a great
love Of music. and played on the harpsichord
and sang IN sweet and pleasing voice. She
was thoroughly trained in department" and
danced TO perfection. She was a pretty grace
full girl. not awkward even at the most aWl,-
ward age. She rejpiced in an aTcctiouate gen
erous disposition. and had bright and happy
She was very fair with hair almost fl7xen in
hue. pale gold with "a CLEAN OF silver i'm il
large tender. blue eyes. an arohcd nose a well
shaped mouth Ohe Und"rIp perhaps little too
fulD, and complexion Ike the wild rose Her
figure was shapely ana developed beyond her
years. and she carried herself with ease and
dignity.
The betrothaI was arranged by her mother
and her eldest brother, George III: the little
girl felt 10 interest i'm the young cousin sb.
had never seen, and dreaded the thought of
leaving England When. eighteen months later.
the wedding day was set, she wept bitter. child
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-21

hirr-he might rather have said 70 make a brute
OF him. He took no account Of the idioSyncrl-
sizes OF Christians character. or of his highly
strung temperament lie sought To- crush MN
down to low level the level OF himself The
boy was brought up i'm sldVelike fear OF ms
brutal master. and sometimes beaten i'T JIlLlLIS
errors SO inhUmauly that foam gathered on ms
lips and he Wrthed IN agony. Even IN his boy
hood Christians nervous pJroNysruS sometimes
deEcnerdtel into fits of cpllcptic nature. ana
SO encouraged the growth Of u terrible malldy-
The miserable child was stuffed with theolog-
ical and philosophical dispositions he could not
understand and the two pIIyfeuows who were
provided him were outrlEeousIy vicious youths.
older than himself. Even his Indifferent step
mother rcb.lled 1T this. and the King was
reused 20 provide somewhat better instruction
for his son. But Christian ,ouId not De called
educated II hal some accomplishments-he
could dance. sing. ride. fence. play Tho flute and
speak French and German. HE was naturally
quick witteI and had slit OF sarcasm and
mimicry i'm which he freely INDUCED, he made
bulfOou Tdr1dies ot the preachers ard their ser
mons. and he miruicked ministers Of state high
court Gals and even the august royal fam
lily Some Of his boyi-h sJrolsns show that he
felt thu cruel way in which ne was treated and
the subordinate position ina which hc was kept"
He was seventeen when the death Of his father
made hin King of Denmark and while in
theory he had absolute power he had in reality
none at all. His fathers ministers had every
thing in thci- hands and with much ingenuity
they managed 10 retain most Of their power.
The young King promptly entered upon
career Ct dissipation which earned for him the
title Of the Northern Scamp Reckless.
vicious. never i'm the same mind two hours to-
gether," this boy with his soiled soul and his
already softcning brain was a strange guide and
guard for guie!ess. homesick little girl of hf-
teen years
They were never happy together. The limo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-21

ish fears-grieved so constantly. indeed. that
REYNOLDS. who was commanded to paint the por-
trait Of the future Queen of Denmark, COM
pIainei that he was unable to do justice either
to the princess or himself. because she was al
yyavs weeping. The unwilling little bride
climbed. still crying, into the coach that was TO
take her to Hlrwich and the royal yacht and
the women and children watching her from the
roadside cried very heartily in company. An
innocent. n warm hearted and sensitive child,
she took that gloomy October day the first step
on a road Of Indebtedness.
What was the youth to whom she went?
UalDoIe called him an 'insipd bOy"-an abom-
Unable training made him something worse than
that. His wise and beautiful mother. Louise Of
Great Britain and Denmark, died when he was
only three years old. the King. his father. left
The Crown Prince and his sisters 10 COVER
.nesses and tutors; and matters grew worse when
tho second vire. the traditional selfish step
mother. appeared. This Queen Juliana Maria
Ohio sistar-la-Iaw of Frederick the Great re
r,r,1ed the Crown Prince Christian rs an OBJ
stacI. I'm the path Of her ambition II he were
ont Of the way her son. Frederick. would sue
Good IN tho throne" At six years old the boy
WAS in the grip OF Eeventow. described as
r,,-,fsb NOBLE Of the most reactionary and bar
barous type.
Reveutlov's one idea OF education was to
harden the lad. to make. as he said. "A man OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-21
MATILD4.
The Story of an Unhappy Queen.

4 QUEEN OF TEARS Caroline Matilda. Queen
Britain and ireland. by w. II. wilkins. Win
illustrations. In Two Volumes. $40, PIP S"I-|'''
Iongmans, Green a Co
Among the marriages Of policy made in the
European courts OF the eighteenth century none
ended more mserably than that of Christian
VII Of Denmark and the Princess Matilda oil
England From childhood these two were the
tools of others, puppets round whom ragged sor-
did ambitions and brutal passions. There is
hardly a gleam Of light in their story-a story
in some respects so nauscous that it cannot be
dicnifed by the term romance Mr.. wilkins
has done his best to tell it impartiaily and pict-
,resguelv He might however, have com
messed il with advantage into a single volume
n couple OF pages. for example. would have been
sufficient TO convey all that for the purposes Of
this work we need 10 know concerning the his
tory Of the father and mother Of Matilda.
The princess was born five months after the
death OF her father that Prince of Wales OF
whom il was jeerinEIy written.
It's only Fred
Who alive and IS dead
There's more to be said
The Saxe-Gotha princess. his widow. brought
~, her nine children in the severe way 10 be