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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-01
A company has been organized In Kala-

A company has been organized in Kala-
mazoo To bore for natural gas.
Two years ago w. j. Carveth OF Has
tings, tired of his wife and began "A sys-
tematic attempt To remove her, dealing
out strychnine with "A liberal hand. Car
veth was discovered before he accomplish
ed his purpose, and upon conviction was
sentenced to Jackson for Is years. Mrs.
Carveth then forgave her murderous hus-
band and recently visited him in prison.
The meeting is described as more than
ordinary affecting.
Manager Wells of the soldiers home,
has decided not to admit any more
veterans at present. The home now
shelters 202 men and ~ are out on furlough.
The temporary homes are full and the
appropriation is running dry. The home
will be completed by December |, with ac-
commodations for 400. Since the tenn
porary homes were established over 400
applications for admission have been
acted upon.
William Harsha, Detroit pioneer, is
dead. He was born in Washington coun-
~, Pa, in 1906; chose the printing trade /;
came TO Detroit 1884 and set up IA job
office where the Merrill block now stands /;
subsequently engaged in the publication
of several newspapers; held several minor
political Offices, and was early in the sos
elected county treasurer, serving for two
years Mr. Harsha married in 1899, and
his widow survives him
Mrs. DIR. Homer of San Francisco, for
merly Miss lnez Sexton of Grand Rapids,
has come into possession of between 49,
600 and 100000 10y the death Of her hus-
band and the settlement of his estate. lie
died last June and she is sole legatee
Hotaling of Decature, VINO refused to
drink at one Labadies invitation, has
since died of his injuries.
Thomas Fitzgerald murdered Thomas
Quinn in Jubclo's saloon, foot of Joseph
Campau ave, Detroit, on Sunday evening
July -, by stabbing him in tie side. Fitz-
gerald has been sentenced TO Jackson for
- years.
President Angel OF the universe ~ has
returned from Europe
Typhoid fever has become epidemic in
Ishpeming and vicinity.
Manistee is suffering at the hands of
burglars.
The faculty OF the law school of the uni
ycrSity have announced radical change
in the manner of giving instruction, 10y
which the school will be thoroughly grad
ed. The main points Of it are that the
work of the senior and junior years are TO
be separated, two lecture, are to be given
each day to each classs, the subjects con
sidered are divided among the members of
the faculty, and more especially in the
junior year The system is to be more
thorough, and in fact the whole course
will give the students much more work TO
do. The prospects of n large attendance
not only in the law schoo oil but in the other
departments are bright.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-01
Liability ofsleeping Car Com panies.

a case involving the important question
OF the liability OF sleeping car companies
for losses sustained by their patrons while
in transit has been tried in the superior
court of Taunton, Mass. In October, 1880
William Lewis and William X. Wing, two
prominent business of New Bedford, start
ed for San Francisco from Albany station
IN Boston in sleeper owned and run by
the New York Sleeping car company.
Lewis had bills to the amount of 500 in
the inside pocket OF his vest. Wing had
in one OF the pockets OF his vest $3.50. On
retiring each placed his vest under the pill
low OF his berth. At about 6 o'clock in
the morning Lewis discovered that the
bottom OF his vest had been cut open and
the money sewed in his pocket taken. He
notified the porter of the robbery. Wing
on examining his pocket discovered that
his $3.50 was gone. He complained TO tho
porter, but got no satisfaction. The coun-
sci for the company claimed that granting
that the robbery had taken place as alleg-
ed the company was not liable as il exer-
cised the usual caution by providing a
lighted car and porter to watch the in
mates. The court held that the car com
pany bore the same relations to the public
us common carriers and inn keepers-that
is, should be responsible for any and all
losses sustained by passengers while in it,
cars and the jury returned verdict for
the amount lost with interest in each case
Exceptions were taken, and the cases will
no doubt go up to the fall bench.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-01
A Good Hotel.

The Grand Union Hotel, opposite the
Grand Central Depot in New York City, is
conveniently located for the accommoda-
tion OF travellers. IL is an excellent place
for visitors rs it is near the depot and easy
Of access from all parts OF the city. The
accommodations are Of the first order the
rates are low. the rooms are ample and
commodious, and the attendants courteous
and polite IL enjoys large patronage
and is worthy Of its popularity .- Po,tgh-
kaeBSa EHferDTie
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-01

Rumorcd that there is great dissatisfac
ton among the Tilden relative over the
provisions OF the dead statcman's will.
and that an attempt will bo made to break
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-01

jeff Davis is writing "A hook about tho
''lost cause"
Charles Monckey. inventor Of the None.
key wrench Qgnorantly called the mon
key wrench, is living in poverty in Brook
Ign. He sold the patent for $1,000. and
now millions are made annually out of
tho invention.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-01
CONSTITUTION DAY.
The Governors of the Thirteen Original States
In Convention.

Seven governors and three representa-
tives of other states of the thirteen form
Ing the original union met in Philadelphia
TO consider the celebration of the centen-
uary OF the PRONUNCIATION of the constitu-
ton, which occurs Sept. Il, 1857. North
Carolina, New Hampshire and Massachu.
sets were not represented. Governor
Pattison delivered an address OF welcome,
after which the party divided into pairs
and marched down Chestnut street 10 the
old state house. Here the party halted in
the room where the declaration Of indie
pendence was signed, and standing under
n canopy of red, white and blue they lis
tened to an address Of welcome by Mayor
Smith.
Carpenters hall, the old hall where in
l7'4 the first colonial congress met, eleven
provinces being represented, was the next
place visited. At this place also n meeting
was held. The governors ranged them
selves around the large table near the CEN
ter of the hall. Richard X. Belts, one Of
the Oldest members Of the Carpenters
company Of the city and county OF Phila-
delphia, welcomed the visitors and briefly
reviewed the history OF the time-worn
meeting place.
Hampton l.. Carson then delivered the
GRAFTON. The business meeting Of the
governors was called to order by Gov.
Patterson. Gov. Lee Of Virginia was in
vited to take the chair. Mr.. Carson was
elected secretary. Letters were read from
the governors of North Carolina, New
Hampshire and Massachusetts, regretting
their inability to be present and assuring
the governors that they were in sympathy
with the movement.
Col. j. f. Peyton, who originated the
idea OF the celebration, and who has
charge of the arrangement, was invited to
the stand 20 make any suggestions which
might have occurred TO him. The colonel
in reply said that it would be n good idea
to have every state in the union represent
ed at the celebration next September by q
regiment Of soldiery. 1t seemed to him
that the young men in the various states
would gladly avail themselves OF this op.
portunity to participate in the celebration.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-09-14
AT WESTON.
Judge BrannOn Makes n Lively speech
Democratic Enthusiasm.

Judge BrannOn Makes Lively Speech
Democratic Enthusiasm.
Special TJLCJrdm 10 ths REGISTER.
WESTON, September l3.-The Republi-
can Congressional Convention meets here
tomorrow. Delegates from Lewis, Brax-
ton, Harrison, Gilmer, and few from
Ohio County have arrived. The party is
disgruntled over Judge BrannOn's nOmina-
tion The Judge spoke one hour amidst
the loudest applause, and even Republi-
cans spoke highly Of his speech and some
were overheard to say BrannOn will get
there this time. There are no factions
here TO oppose him and his majority can
safely be put down ut 500 in Lewis. The
Judge in his speech Saturday night said
Two years ago we were beaten by our
own inactivity and undue influence Of
money" Several Republicans to-day ex-
pressed the belief that BrannOn would he
elected Gof or no GOff. There Is
no enthusiasm and the outlook looks 4
little dark for the Republicans. GOt1 will
certainly be nominated, although DOycner
has many friends. Democrats here would
as soon see GOff nominated us any one else,
believing that his nomination will rally
more strength from the Democratic party
i'm the interest OF BrannOn. GOff is the
watch-wOrd OF every Republican. Bran
mons friends are iubilant. Saturday night
a large crowd went To the house Of Judge
BrannOn where they were treated to one Ot
his finest speeches. Two bands were
present and great many liberal Rcpubii-
cans.
The Judge said: I'VE live in Il Demo
cratic district, and it is a sad commentary
upon our wisdom that we allow
a Republican representative in Congress. |
shall make a vigilant canvass and
if the Democracy will do its duty we shall
be heard in tones of thunder on the second
of November that our district is no longer
"A stray sheep among her sister Congress
sional districts
The Judge concluded his speech by say
inT: 1T was not 4 set occasion for me to
enter into a political speech, rs the gather
inc | see before me is composed OF my
friends, regardless OF politics, my neIghborS
and fellow citizens. The speech was mas
terpiecc of cloquence and convincing logic.
There is an unprecedented determination
on the part OF Democrats here to elect
Judge BrannOn. Every Democrat IN the
district should be y committee OF one to
see that Republican doodle should not
this time succeed. Let us put ON our
arm0r and 90 forth To victory.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-09-14
TROOPS MANEUVERING
AUSTRIAN AND RUSSIAN CAMPS ALMOST
WITHIN CALL
OF Each 0ther-Birer Comment on the Cars Breach
Of COurtssy-His Reply to Bulgarian De-
mands-BritSh Vessels Seized by
France-An Aquatic Victory.

LONDON, September 13.-It is remarked
that although Emperor Francis Joseph is
at Przemyal, in Galicia, and the Car at
Bresth, Litovik, in Poland, not more than
80 kilometres apart, neither has given
any sign of desire or intention of meet
ing the other. In fact, neither has sent
the other greetings, even by deputy.
The Neue Freie Presse, of Vienna, COM
plains of the Cars breach of courtesy to-
wards Austria. 1t says it is noteworthy
that the Russian military manouvres are
taking place at the precise corner of the
Russian dominions which would be the
principal theatre in the event of Russian
conflict with Austria. Emperor Francis
Joseph is at the same time reviewing an
equal number of Austrian troops, the total
being over 90, 900 men, at the point which
would naturally be chosen as the Austrian
base of operations in the same event.
"Thus We see" sas the Neae Freie Presse,
two rival camps and two rival courts al
most within sight of each other"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-09-14
SOCIALISTS DRILLING
IN THE EAST WITH GUNS IN A BUSINESS
LIKE MANNER,
On the Banks Of the Hacksnsack Rlver-The Motley
Crowd and the Strange Scenes Enacted There
Every Sunday Misunderstanding
About the Organization.
New YORK. September 12.-AlonI

New YORK, September 12.-Along
the banks of the Hackensack river, be-
tween the New Jersey towns of Home
stead and New Durham, stretches a mar
row strip of barred land, isolated and un-
inhabited. Yesterday morning, just as
the sun was peering. over the Palisades,
a score or more Of men with, unkempt
heads, unshaven faces and eyes Of red
dish hne, met there, struggling to the rem
devious from various directions. Each
carried gun and looked as fierce as man
who drank much beer and slept little, could
look. A few of the individuals who COM
prised the molly gathering were young
and muscular, but the majority were old
or middle-aged. All were Socialists.
No time was lost in beginning the usual
Sunday morning drill. flushed commands,
followed by clumsily executed movements,
hasty attempts at military tactics and
much confusion were the features Of the
work, which was ended in less than an
hour. Having done what they considered
their duty, the Socialists stole silently
away rs they had come, and left only the
trodden grass and crushed honeysuckles to
tell of their presence.
On every Sunday morning since the mid
die of May like performance has taken
place Only small proportion Ofthe men
came from New York. During the months
of March and April quite number from
Germany and Chicago secured work i'll the
silk mills ut West HobOken and Homestead.
They had not been long ut work before
they began to SOW the seed of discomfort.
A Slight grievance existed in the mills, and
the opportunity seemed fitting one for
the furtherance of the plans of these re-
bellious spirits and the flickering flame
was famed into blaze, and general
strike was the result. 1t was during this
strike that the true spirit of tie imported
element made itself evident.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-09-14
An Obnoxious BaiIiT Whipped by Women.

DUBLIN, September l3.-Whcn the
services were about beginning i'll the Cath
ollie chapel in the little town of Balcary,
county Mayo, yesterday morning, Billy
Cuftec, a bailiff who had made himself
obnoxious to the tenants in the neighb0r-
hood of his role in serving processes, en-
tered the church. He had scarcely knclt
to proceed with his dcvotions when num-
Der of the worshippers seized him and
dragged him from the building. He was
then turned over to dozen women who
he had evicted and they heat him heartily
in revenge for Cuffce's ill-using woman
he had recently evicted. The priest made
his appearance and rescued the hailifi.
The Reverned Father is President of the
Local National League. He afterwards
admitted Culce 10 the chapel TO hear
mass, his action creating considerable sore
ness among the members Of the parish.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-09-14
The Cars Reply.

SOFIA, September 13.-The National
Assembly met to-day. The Russian agent
has received the Cars reply to Bulgaria's
proposals. The Car says Russia will rec
ognize the Bulgarian regency and assist the
union of Bulgaria and Eastern Roumelia,
on condition that no act of violence be
committed. Qussia advises that public
opinion in Bulgaria be allowed TO calm
down before new Prince be elect
ed to the Bulgarian throne. The
Russian agent has not yet COM
municated the Cars reply TO the Bull
garian government, because the relation
between the present Bulgarian ministers
and him are very strained. During the
setting of the National Assembly to-day
several of the deputies proposed that the
Bulgarian government send telegram to
the Car requesting him to communicate
with the Bulgarian government direct. in
stead of through the agent.
A German banking house has declined
a proposal from the Bulgarian government
for raising loan for that country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-09-14
THROUGH THE STATE.

A little son of Mr. Harvey Adams, ol
GAINESVILLE, Marion county, was struck on
the back Of the heitd with stone by "a
playmate, on Wednesday, and badly hurt
II was thought for time that his skull
was fractured, but his injuries are no worse
than had scalp wound.
otis Davis, "A brakeman on the third di q.
vision OF the u. x o., fell from his train
and was killed last Sunday morning. near
Swanton. The remains were taken Ia
Keyser and buried Monday morning.
An old citizen Of GalIipols returns
thanks through the Journal for boguei
sent TO him ION the anniversary of his
ninetieth birthday" This lnake- him one
hundred and eighty years old.
| A Union Sunday School picnic will bc
held at Mt. Plcasan, Church, Monroe coun-
ty, on Tuesday, Sept 2Isi. The principal
object in view IL 10 organize Sunday
School Institute.
Sheriff Shaw, Of Preston county, arrested
man named Corb Msust in that county
one day last week for forging an order
against his uncle for sIs,.. ,..in the year Is-',
The County Court OF Randolph county
has ordered the submission OF proposition
TO subscribe sGO,O 10 the capital stock
Of the Grafton * Greenbrier railroad
A little daughter ofMr william Wilson,
Of Winfield district, Marion county, wa,
run over by COW and very badly hurt last
Tuesday morning
Mr.. Broll, who was No brutally assaulted
near Moorfield, recently. II still in criti
cal condition. Some arrests haze bccn
made.
Work on Hukill & Co.'S oil well. at
Pennington, has been suspended, owing 20
the los Of the sand pump and 40 feet Of
rope.
The highest point in West Virginia IL
Bayard, $3.50 feet; the highest point IN
Maryland IL Altmont, 2, 720 feet.
There II talk Of organizing . Fair Asso-
citation at Sistersyille, and holding Fair
| there next year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-09-14
UEI.I.AIItE.
News Of the Day From the Little city
Below.

News Of the Day From the Little city
Below.
Abe Stohl purchased the Nicholl prop
erty for -, sos.
Fred Muhlcman is back nj his old pos,
on the wharf boat.
Rev. K. !. Kcclcr leaves for conference
at Alliance to-day.
The great musical team at Ritz u Coch-
rams il drawing well.
The First ward was well lii up 10y natur-
nj gas Tuesday night.
The Buckeye building Association soli
considerable money last night.
James McEeorgc has purchased the resi-
dencc of +. NJ. Strong ia the Fourth ward.
A poll parrot Ecar the Central school
furnishes amusement for the pupils each
day. He IL circus.
John Zwcig has purchased the property
just south al the place Of business Of Vim.
ClOusc. on Belmont street.
Prayer meeting In the South Icllaire NJ
f.. Church this evening A financial re-
port Of the church will bc read,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-09-14
TOO RAINY.
The Presidents Hunting Party Postponed
Until To-day.

The Presidents Hunting Party Postponed
Until To-day.
PROSPECT House. y. V, September l3.
For two days q heavy rain storm has
prevailed in this locality and not until
this afternoon has il been possible to make
excursions much beyond the hotel piazza.
1t rained all day yesterday and what with
the rain and the wind all telegraphic COM
munication with the outside world was cut
off. Nor WAS il restored till this afternoon.
Last evening the moon appeared and the
indications of fair weather were so promis-
ing that deer hunt was arranged to take
place this morning, but n two hours
shower set in which so deluged the woods
that all idea of hunt had to be abandon
ed. 1t was accordingly deferred until to-
morrow, when an interesting chase
in the vicinity of Long Pond is
promised. Mrs. Cleveland and some
of her friends went down to the foot
of the Lake on the steam launch Nellie,
when the sun came out. The time for
fishing for speckle trout expires tomorrow,
and the President proposes to have one
more at them before the season closes.
Salmon trout may be caught till October
18th. Col. and Mrs. Lamont are expected
here on "Wednesday.
The Colonel has not been much improv-
ed in health by his vacation, and the
President insists upon his taking few
DAYS rest in the Adirondacks before re
turning TO his labOrs in Washington.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-09-14
Rough Oh Randy.

LONDON, September l3.-The Scottish
Protestant Alliance will meet to consider
Lord Randolph Churchill's reply TO its
protest against the appointment OF Mr..
Henry Matthews to the Home Secretary
ship, which was brought on the ground
that he was Roman Catholic. The Rev.
James Patton, Director Of the Alliance, has
addressed letter TO Lord Randolph
Churchill. in which he says
"You have penned an inso,
lent reply to respectful public
document. Although You are now a cabi'
net minister, we observe with astOnish'
ment and regret that you have not laid aside
the weapons Of abuse with which you
tomahawked your way TO power. 1t Is
national calamity when men pitchforked
into high position are destitute Of decent
manners" Mr.. Patton concludes his letter
by saying that the alliance founded Its
protest upon the same grounds as thoSt
upon which the exclusion of Roman CathC'
lies from the throne is founded.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-09-14
BRIDGEPORT ITEMS
OF Interest Picked Up and Poinisdly Par
agraphed by Reporters.

OF Interest Picked Up and Poini~,ily Par
agraphed by Reporters.
Mr.. Joseph Harris, Of New York, is the
guest Of friends in the city.
Rev. Nick WorthingtOn, Of Alexandria,
o., WAS in town yesterday.
Aquilla Showaltcr and wife are the
guests of Mr.. Geo. Bartholomew.
Vim. K. Dinsmorc has accepted a posi-
tion rs travelling salesman for Simon Bacr' 8
Sons.
The Knights of Pythias who attended
the lodge institution at Lorraine, are home
again.
st. Clair Alexander, who il attending
Franklin College, spent Sunday with his
parents.
Rev. Secrest preached his farewell ser
mon to the West End congregation last
Sunday.
Refreshments will be served Friday
evening in the basement Of the NJ. T..
Church by the Ladies' Aid Society.
John Sedgwick, brakeman on the c.,
J.. Il W, had forefinger mashed of while
coupling cars at Maynard. yesterday.
The c. l.. d W. will run cheap exeur-
sion to Cleveland September 10, to the
horse fair, which will be in progress at
that time.
Mrs. Collins and her son Perry, who
have been the guests Of Mrs. Cassidy for
some time past, leave this week for their
home in Washington City.
John Giffin met with a serious accident
while at Lorraine on Sunday. He jumped
from platform about seven feet high and
struck a small, sharp stick, which entered
the calf of his leg just above the ankle and
came out near the upper part Of the mus
Gle of the back part Of the leg and re-cn-
tered in his thigh. The wound, though
not serious, is very painful and will keep
him confined several days
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-09-14
The Second Reading.

LONDON. September 13.-The second
reading of the Parnell bill will take place
on Friday. Mr. Gladstone has privately
announced that he will return to London
on Saturday and that he hopes to take
part in the debate on Monday. II is m
derstood that he will support the Panell
bill. His promised presence is already
rallying the GladstGnians. The Unionist
Wings have sent an appeal TO Unionis'
members in the country TO return and vote
against the bill. The government also in
sists upon the recall Of absentees. The
Conservatives attempt to curtail the
the debate to one night will he in vain,
The debate will probably extend over foul
nights.