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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
Decrease Of Postal Revenues.

The decrease in the postal revenues Tor the
past fiscal year is larger than was expected.
The law TO reduce the letter postage from 3 TO
cents was enacted about two years ago. For
the last three-quarters OF the first fiscal year
the effect upon the revenue was inconsiderable
This was attributed in large measure TO the
great increase in the number of &c mt stamps
that were used 10 enclose business circulars.
1t has been expected that this increase would
continue. so that there would not be large
reduction in postal revenues. But this expec-
tat.on has not been realized. The first com.
plete fiscal year under the operation of reduced
postage law closed on the Both OF last June.
IL was not "A good business year. IL had been
supposed that the deficiency would not be
more than S4,O0O,Oo0 On the contrary it will
be about s7,00),0O0. These figures are not 10
be taken as as accurate, as the presidents
wish that bureau reports shall not be given IL
the public in advance Of his message makes Il
impossible 30 obtainiexact figures.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
"Unclean Unclean. u

aCharlcs Sundstrom. who came 10 saltwater,
Mimi. in 1874 from Wurmland Sweden, is de.
clarcd by several Local physicians 10 be afiiict-
cd with genuine leprosy. -Four years ago DR.
W. H. Ciine, who was called 10 attend SuWl.
strom, found that one of his legs was literally
rotting or and amputated it, Four or five
months afterwards he called upon the physi-
clan and complained that his thumb was look
ing the same as his leg did. The thumb was
at once amputatcd Eight fingers have since
been amputatcd and DR.. Game recently re
moved the big toe from the mans remaining
foot, all without the use of anpsthetics, there
being no pain attending Considerable excite
ment has been caused among the citizens, as
1t is feared the disease is contagious, and a
consultation OF doctors from St Paul, Mime
apolis, and other cities Is to be held on the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
How are the Mighty Fallen.

"--plaip y Vaughn Lewis Of the army, who
and insubordnation al Fort Omaha, Nebraska,
has had his sentence reduced TO two months
confinement 10 the post Of Fort Niobrara, Neb.
Chaplain Lewis was appointed chaplain in
the army by President Arthur, few months
before the close OF the latters administration.
Prior To his entering the army Mr. Lewis was
rector IF ~. Johns Episcopal church in Wash.
lDgton IN which President Arthur and his family
worship.d. The congregation of ~. Johns
during the Arther admin! stration was made ur
OF the leaders of the we end society. and II
was difficult for ans person but arstocrats TO
rent pew there Mr.. Lewis was always con
sidered very scholarly man. but not much of
an orator. He was generally beloved by his
nock, but his intemperance dates back many
years
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
The Bankers Convicted.

judge Mills at o'clock the other evening
charged the jury Ia the Parker brothers trial
for the murderof Harvey Keith, IN blooming
dale some weeks ago. They retired at O'Clock
and remained out all night, bringing In YER
diet at : O'Clock the next morning against
both of the Barkeis for murder In the second
degree At 10 O'Clock Judge Mills sentenced
Marshall g. Barker TO hard labor Tor life, and
William X Barker Ia - years imprisonment.
lie directed that Mrs. Barker, the wife Of
Marshal, be admitted 10 bail In the sum of
$1,000
The verdict and sentences give intense sat
isfactlon To- the people of the county. The case
has been admirably conducted all thr ough,
and the Judge and all the attorneys deserve
great credit.
The prisoners were taken to Jackson at
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
Horrible Death.

\ sewer excavation in South Bend, Ind, %
feet deep, caved in the other day, pilng no a
feet in depth -Four masons. Thomas o. Brien.
CHARLES Deroke, and John AMI Mat Williams
wire known 10 be at the ottom In n few
minutes Dcroke and John Williams made their
appearance through manhole n square dis
tant- having had the presence ofmind TO dodge
into the completed part of the sewer when the
earth began caving. After four hours steady
digging by large force of volunteers the
bodies OF the other two were recovered The
plank walls in coming together had crushed
Their bodies, breaking number OF the bones,
and 1t is probable that they suffered hides
cribable agony before life became extinct.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
Consider this Farmers.

Recent developments have led to the belief
that agents of the Bohemian cat company have
used certificates issued by the secretary OF
statc-as 10 the formation and record thereof
In his Office of that company being organized
under the laws of the state-for the pur pose
of convincing farm RS that IL is responsible
concern. II would be- well to know that II
simply shows tn organization and has no
hearing upon their credit or financial standing.
The record simply shows that on December IL,
1854, VIM. \. Farmer, j. Marcus Circuit OF
Milan aud Daniel Roenod of Van Buren,
Wayne county, formed an association under
the name of the Bohemian oat company, with
with capital of $1,000 and that it was to
continue for five wears.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
LorinR's Looseness.

United States District Attorney Sanger has
brought two suits against the Hon. George Is.
Loring, late United States commissioner OF
agriculture. The frs Is for $4,000 against
DR.. loring "a principal and John A. Loring
and Ihoma' Saunders as sureties upon bond
given to secure the faithful performance OF
,he duties o. commissioner OF agriculture by
the principal The declaration alleges that
George B. Lorlng did not make a true and
faithful quarterly account OF all money re-
eeived 10y him, as required by the board The
second suit is against George Is. Loring in
dividually and for $4,000. The suits ere
brought to recover $4,000, viii h il is alleged.
was misapUlied by DR.. Loring 10 purposes not
provided for by law. The answers In the cases
have not yet been fled
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
Will Hang

The privy council has dismissed the appeal
Of Louis Riel, the leader OF the halfbreed in
surrection In Canada, against the sentence Of
courts.
The decision practically ends the career OF
Louis Ricl. lie has been prominently before
the public eve since 1859, when he led the re-
belllon in the he'd river country. captured Fort
Garry and was for a time successful. being
eventually obliged. how yer, /, take night into
the United states. From 1870 until lSS3 he
lived in retlrsment, a good portion Of that
time having been spent In Minnesota, where he
was engaged in farming In lSS3 h. was called
on, as he claims, by the northwestern Indians
and half-breeds 20 lead them In their demands
for rights alleged O. have been taken from
them by noncompliance with agreements
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
Falling Quarries.

Dispatches from Perigueux, capita Of the
Departm mt Of Dordogne, France state that 4
frightful accident occurred AT the Chancelate
quarrcs near that town. While "A laIO body
Of workmen were engaged In taking out stone
the quarries suddenly fell In. destroying vii.
lage situated the ground above the stone pits
aud killing large number Of persons. Many
are buried In the ruins and II Is doubtful If any
of them can be rescued in time 10 save their
lives. Troops have been sent 10 the scene Of
the disaster 10 aid in the work OF relief
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
Terrific Storms

grea .storm'raged of the coast OF Labra-
dor on the llth OF October, doing imme1e
damage among the fishing feet. Eighty YES
sells were wrecked or driven ashore, and at
least seventy men from the crews OF the vessels
LOST their lives.
Two thousand persons are now ashore in
destitute condition. Steamers VIII be immediate
~ dispatched 10 the scene of the disaster with
provisions, clothing and other comforts for the
use OF the castawayS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
Another Detroit Murder

About midnight on the 23d OF October the
employees at the Michigan Central depot In De
trolt ami those Of the residents in that vicini
~ who had not retired for the night, heard a
pislo! shot. The sound Of the explosion came
IRON. ~ al!cy hc.wcca Larncd and Congress
street, aud fcH moments after the shot was
fired Thomas Calladine, a porter in the West
Crn Hotel ami Ihos. Burke. an employe al
Me- ovs saloon, $50 Woodbridge street started
from he depot 70 Investigate the matter. On
arr'N ing 81 the alley mentioned, they found
The body ot man, apparently about 45 wears
OF alr', living on the ground within a few feet
OF tle Sidewalk ON Third street. The body
was sit! warm. and from CHASTITY wound
about Two inches above the ear, stream Of
blcOd and brain OoZed out upon the iagstones.
Tie deal mans pockets were turned inside
ont, and his coat was torn at the collar, indi-
eating that he hau engaged In struggle with
hi assassius before the fatal shot WAS fired.
Ilus smith, baggageman 1T the Michigan
Central depot. identified the body as that Of
Don Ever the well-known Port Huron saloon
Ltcpr Ever was In the city the day Of the
nut Ter and when last seen by smith was at
!ta"t HOap's drug store. :f9S Michigan ave
spurline man. and besides wearing plenty OF
valuable jewelry usually carried n consider
able amount Of money on his person. a
brother aud Other relatives Of the dead man
live in Flint, where he was at one time engag-
81 m the saloon business, removing TO Port
Huron about five years ago.
be police have no clue 20 the perpetrators
of thr murder, which, judging from the ap-
y arancc OF the dead mans clothing, was UNI
doubtcdly committed by persons who knew
Ever aud his habits and also that he had
plenty Of money The body bore
NJ other marks Of violence except the
bullet wound and a few slight scratches on the
chin. The tear In the coat extended from the
collar half way down the front. The vest was
also unbuttoncd, indicating that the murder
Urs made thorough search Of the pockets, both
inside and out, before they left the scene OF
their dastardly deed. They failed, however,
10 take the g. A. II. emblem worn by the de-
ceased and which was found on his left breast
The revolver and other articles found on the
body were taken In charge Of by Coroner
Kccic and the body was removed 10 the under
taklng establishment Of y. Blake & Sons
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
A Youthful Murderer.

Marion, Ala, is excited over cold-booded
murder committed here by a 14-year-old Negro
boy, Henry Huntly. His victim was his sister
20 years old. few days ago she chastised
him Tor some misconduct, and he vowed he
would II her. He got shotgun aud took n
stand where she would have to pass, and when
me me came n sight he shot her In the abdomen,
killing her instantly. He then nut the pun
down, stepped up, looked at her. and, fin dine
her dead, walked leisurey away. there were
several witnesses, but they were so stunned by
the sight that they did not offer 10 de ain hun.
brought back and placed In Jail
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
Queer Suicide.

The dead body of Jacob Kaufman a well
known and respectfully connected musician of
Denver, Col. was found on the prairie near
the orphans home the other morning. The
body was entirely nude, the back, arm,. sides
ana limbs horribly scarihed and covered with
blood. An investigation resulted I'm sbowing
that after undressing Kaufman forced his wav
back and forth through a barbed wire fence
eight times as shown by the marks of blood
Pieces of skin were on the wire in different
places and hand marks on the sand beneath
The skin on nearly every part OF the bodv
hung in shreds. The coroner was satisfied
that Kaufman became suddenly insane and
held no inquest N
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
A Sensible Secretary.

To "A friend of Engineer Melville. who called
upon the Secretary of War q secure that
z ntleman's cooperation In fitting on, another
Arctic expedition, al 4 great expense. Secretary
Endicott replied: $50 far as m observation
extends Arctic expeditions principally result In
breeding lecturers on Arctic subjects, flooding
the country with Arctic literature AMI furnish.
ing curiosties for dime museums Holding
these opinions ! cannot conscIent1usly aid
Mr.. Melville in his desire"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
The Laws Delay.

The United States supreme court has lust
rendered its decision in the cotton case Of =.
r, Lamar OF Georgia against Hugh NcCul-
Tough, cx-secretary. Tine suit was brought ir
1913 In the circuit court af the United States
Tor the southern district Of New York. 10 re-
cover moneys paid into the treasury ON tho
proceeds OF the sale Of several hundred
was decided for the defendant on the oronnd
that the law.giyes to the court OF claim cxclu.
siye JURISDICTION In the.class Of cases 10 which
the circuit court ~N>'s''" w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
Killed by Moonshiners.

william Clemens OF McVilleIGa., newly.
appointed revenue officer, went into Mont.
goinery county with two assistants TO capture
an Illicit still While passing along lonely
upon from ambush by moonshners, aud
Clemens and one Of his companions were in.
stantiy killed Officer Rose, the third of the
trio, escaped with bad wound In his side aud
his coat rddled by bullets, and reported Ale
affair at Lumber City. Great excitement pre-.
walls In that locality, aud battle between the
moonshiners and a posse Of citizens Is ca.
pected.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
Raieryations Set Apart.

The following order has been published by
the war department; "By authority OF the
president, the following described tracts Of UNI
surveyed public land ISLANDS In -. Mary's
river, state of Michigan, are proclaimed reser-
vations Tor public purposes in connection with
the improvement 0f Hay Lake channel 81.
Mary's river, Va, Island 4, situated in section
.. township Il north, range | east of meridian
Of Michigan; Islands b and +, situated par
tally in section . and partially in section 10,
same township and range, Islands c, ID, +, q,
II, |, j. X and l., situated in section 10, same
township and range.
By command Of Lieut.. Gen. sheridan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
Want TO be Annexed,

A letter TO the Globe Democrat from Fl
Paso, Mex, SAYS there is a good deal OF pri-
vatc talk among the intelligent and property
owning Mexit~ns in chihuahua in favor Of an.
nexatiOn Ia the United States Of the northern
tier Of Mexican States. No open movement
has vet been made nor has the press touched
the subject but the letter asserts there is
strong undercurrent running among the class
above named in favor Of linking t4eir destiny
TO that of the great northern republic.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
The Result of Bad Firing.

A terrific explosion occurred in }. a. Qnrck-
enbush's saw mill near Ridgeyille, :. C., the
other afternoon, caused by using ightwoCd
butts thus generating steam faster tina the
safety valve would relieve IT, Portions Of the
boiler weighing several hundred pound, were
thrown % yards. Seven men we're Killed and
stripped Of every vestige OF clothing, even their
shoes being blown of Their names were
Charles McElyaney, Josiah Griffith, John
Enoch, j. l.. McAlhaney, Joseph Balyer, Wes
ley Williams, Richard Griffith.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
A Medical Commission for Riel.

A medical commission, composed of one
American, two French and two English
Canadian doctors, is TO he appointed 10 de
say II is merely dodge OF the government 10
escape responsibility, as his execution has been
arranged.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
Disposition OF the Grant Fund

meeting Of the subscribers % the $50.
900 fund which was raised FOR The benefit Of
Gen. Grant and which had been chiefly in.
vested In Wabash bonds, n wa, decided 20
place the fund with the United states trus,
company, AMI that the nicrcs, be- paid 10
Mrs. Grant during her life then 90 the chill.
drcn OF Gen. Grant and after their deaths be
distributed 10 their children hy PRECEDENCE and
not per capita
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
Mrs. Grants Reluest.

The widow OF Gen. Grant has been greatly
grieyed and panied by the public discussion
OF the domestic affairs OF her daughter, Mrs.
Nellie Sartoris. The Public Ledger is author.
lied 10 say that all reports 10 the effect that
Mr.. sartoris has applied or contemplate
applying for divorce or separating from her
husband, are entirely without foundation, and
cruel wounds TO her feelings. Y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
A Hero's Death.

Three miles from Centreyille, Miss, Robert
johnson. colored, noticed a little girl playing
on the railroad track. At the same money
he heard the rumbling Of an approaching train,
and turning around saw the engine turning a
a curve, and only few yards away. johnson
made a rush for the child and iustNSs he
gathered ii up In his arms the engine sNuck
them, mangllng both fearfully. Death wasN%
81 M
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
To Save Riel's Neck.

The committee formed for the purpose Of
securing Communication OF the sentence OF
Louis Rel has issued an urgent appeal for
help. and states that the time for effective
action IL short. A memorial 10 the queen is
almost finished, aud the conmittc is arrang-
ing TO hold public meeting TO urge commu.
tatlon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
Conflict of Authority

The public schools OF Eau Claire, Wis were
closed recently by the board OF health, which
feared spread of the diphtheria epidemic,
twenty-iOur cases having been reported The
school board protested, and attempted 10 Re.
open the buildings, but several policemen n.
teifered by order Of the MAYOR, and kept Tue
teachers from entering. The school oiiicet
IL Is said, viii have the policemen and other
disturbers prosecuted, and litigation will be
the result
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06

The MINI sofa state university has
u. piled for an injunction to prevent
the construction of the 81. Paul ~
Northern Pacific railroad on the sur
eyed route, which carries it directly
past the university building. The rails
If The Aanitoba road are on the other
side, and the university authorities say
the noise OF the two roads would be a
serious hindrance to the business
sduca,i IA
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06

made when their property on the Pc river was
taken. The progre and the failure OF the
late revolution are circumstances too recent
10 have faded from the public mind. Riel Is
now over 40 years of age. He was well educat-
ed and those who met the man say that hc has
all the natural qualities of a perfect demagogue
He viii be hanged NOV. TO- unless some un-
foreseen complication takes place before that
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
Investigating Accounts.

The. second comptroller Of the treasury d:
making thorough investigation OF accounts
of Indian agents, which are reported IN very
bad condition, and has already referred about
dozen cases TO the the solicitor of the
treasury for suit 10 recover balances found due
the gOvcrnmcnt.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06

speare's birth is not known, the shake
speare society in New York will com
memorate the ate of his marriage T.,
holding its first anniversary dinner ON
the 18th proximo.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
LIVE STOCK.

cattle the % ara es ru ed stronger:
shipping ste r.. - 4Ocd5 20: stockcrs and
feeders, - WG3 50;cows, bulls and mixed.
sl Wtd3 20. through Texan cattle lfdt5c
lower at - sos 2Owestcrn rangers steady
native. and half b.ccds 50 SOFA 9O cows.
e. 15Cd3 90
nogs-M Market SOW and 15c Ower: rough
am MIXED, 80 1908 20 packing and shipping,
81 oCtG3 90. The market closed with 1900
unsold.
sheep-Market slow and weak natives 81 Is
@5A5O; western, s283 40; Texans, 81 5o93.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06

Ever came TO Detroit 10 attend the tray-shoot-
er's meeting, and 1t is supposed had about
$500 I'm money.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06

LIGoNIER, PENN, is overrun witt
white rats. Last spring n landlord G,
the place bought pair OF them IN
Washington. They proved to be very
prolific, and the first thing he knew he
had an even hundred white rats on his
hands. he built large cage for the
accommodation OF his pets and wa
making arrangements to 60 into the
rat-raising business, when some one
opened the cage and set the occupant,
tree. The result is that the entire viii
iage is overrun with the rodents. and
their numbers increase daily
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06

The proposition to have all nations
adopt universal day, which shall
everywhere begin and end at the same
moment, and be regulated by the Green
witch meridian now almost universally
adopted on the ocean, is still being
widely discussed by scientists. Astron-
omers are beginning to incline to the
opinion iha; the date of the adoption OF
the new system should be 1890. This
system would have the day begin and
end at midnight by Greenwich time,
1t was also proposed that all clock dials
should be NUM- cred from to "a inclu-
siye. This, however, IS not a necessary
part of the plan, and may not be
adopted.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
GENERAL GRANTS paper on Chatta-

GENERAL GRANTS paper on Chatta-
:,
itary career at VicksburE, and follow
the campaign of Chattanooga from the
beginning of his connection with 1t.
The motives and conduct of the cam
paign are said to be set before the read
ersf fully and clearly, and with much per
sonal interest. His Wilderness article,
which is to follow soon, is description
Of the preparations made or the Wilder
ness campaign by which Gen GRAFT
meant the movement of all the Union
armies begun in May, 1864.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06

AN eastern dramatic paper tells this
pleasing tale about the actress, Annie
iixley Once when she was playing in
Idaho she wanted real live baby to
appear on the stage. She got ono from
a Maine-bcrn woman living in the
Idaho town where the play was pro
duced ! he baby cooed and behaved
splenddly on the stage, and the rough
miners were nightly tickeled. A dozen
years passed and the baby grew to be II
lovely Miss. Recently the girl and her
parents visited Bangor and saw Miss
tNley IN tie same play. he meeting
was mutual p easant, and old times
and scenes in the west were gone over,
which kept the party in good humor
for several hours.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-11-06
MICH
NoETs OF THE DAY.

The sardine industry OF the United
States had no existence until long after
our late civil war. Now it is n large
and prosperous business along the
New England coast. The fish used are
not real sardincs, but young herrings
ami other sea fish. They are put up in
cotton-seed oil Of fine grade; and the
industry is so successful that thousands
of cases are now exported TO Europe.
Singular as it may seem to some, these
imitation sardines are not only cheaper
than the genuine French article, but
they are pronounced by gourmands in
both Europe and America better in
flavor and richness than the genuine
French article. The latels Put upon
them are often limitations of the French
owing to the prejudices of people at
hrst for the foreign fish. hut this pre-. u
dice is now disappearing, and American
brands are acquiring a standing and
reputation in the markets which will
probably, in few years place them at
the head About 5000 people and lOO
boats are now employed in this BUSH
ne,s. = he catching season begins IN
April and lasts until ccember.