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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
A prisoner in charge of sheriff Follsenbee

A prisoner in charge OF sheriff Follsenbee
of St Clair county, while on his way 70
Jackson, jumped from the closet OF car
just before reaching Elba station. The
train was going 40 miles per hour at the
time, and the man was killed almost in
stantly.
Joseph Roy, alias King, who shot Mrs.
Ranilard at Negaunee. Sept. 30, has been
found guilty of assault with intent To kill.
The embezzling mail agent Elwood who
was arrested in Grand Rapids has turned
over 10 the United States officials about
$500 of the stolen money, and claims that
this is about two thirds OF tho entire
amount stolen by him.
William LOOMS, aged a., living south OF
Owosso, while returning home turned his
team out TO pass an incoming team, and
overturned his wagon, throwing himself
10 the ground, breaking several ribs and
receiving other serious Injuries
Michigan state teachers association at
Lansing Dec. $50.
The Adrian industrial school for girls is
full and can take no more.
Prof. Dickie received II votes in Alger
county, all of which were cast 10y Indians.
Three years ago Ira Cole of Warren,
Macomb county. was sent TO Jackson for
six years for burglarizing the store or l..
w. Cook o. that village. Cole left wife,
who has recently married VIM. Lewth OF
AsDN al WIN. MlbNt luliltl udH itAi ItI
rested for hiEainy. She undoubtedly
thought she was released from her marital
bonds by her first husbands crime, and so
she is upon the proper showing in and ac-
ti0n 10y q court.
John Boergert. postmaster at Sehewa-
ing, Huron county charged with the mis-
appropriation of postoillce funds, has
pro himself entirely free from blame
IN t- matter.
Mrs. Swan of Union township, Branch
county, although over 80, Is charged with
having woven "A rag carpet complete in
one day last week.
c. T. Dodge of Lapeer wants compensa-
ton from the Grand Trunk road for hav-
ing 200 barrels OF flour tuinted with oil in
transit TO Boston.
There are eight students from the catho-
lie diocese of Grand Rapids studying for
the priesthood at the American college at
Louvain, Belgium.
Upper peninsula sportsmen are indig-
nant Mt the amount OF pot-hunting being
carried on. Two hunters in 30 DAYS killed
PSI deer, most OF which were shipped out
of the state. The legislature will be asked
TO make further provision for enforcing
the present laws or make others more
stringent. Complaint is made that brook
trout is also shipped out OF the state by
the ton.
Four hundred thousand dollars were
paid out for peaches in Allegan county
the past season.
The Goa, discoveries near Grand Ledge
are richer than was at first supposed. The
vein is three feet ten inches thick, ana the
coal is declared 10 be of excellent quality.
As the work progresses the vein grows in
thickness instead of diminishing. The
mine is located in the bank of Grand river,
about thrce-quarters of mile below the
crossing of the Grand Rapids division OF
the Detroit Lansing & Northern railroad.
IL j. believed that this discovery will give
Grand Ledge very substantial! boom.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
Movements of Fast Horses.

An interesting statement has recent
" been worked out, showing the dis
lance a tro,t nc horse goes at each
second ~ various rates of speed.
Maud =. when she covered a mile i'm
2:OS}. Travelled Al Is feet per second.
At a 2:20 gat Il horse travels 81 81
feet per second. At a 2:2j gait he
travels 36l feet per second. At n 2:30
aut he travels 81 ID feet in the same
time. NJ 300 gait he travels 81 10
feet: al e 2:40 gait. tic dl.;nacc Travelled
Is 81 feet: at a 2:45 gait, 81 feet: ut a
800 "a t. 81 liz feet; at 800 gait.
80 l:l6 feet When going Il mile in
three minutes he travels over 29l feet
per second; at a $40 gait. "a feet: at
II 3:20 gait. 26 2-5 feet; at a $50 gait.
% IL feet: at $40 gait. ~ feet: at
Assoc gait. % feet,and at 400 gait. 2
, feet per second.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
Notice 70 Southwark Bound Travellers.

TBE QUEEN AND CREsENT ROUTE (Cincin-
natl Southern Railway is the favorite
route TO Florida, Cuba. the Yves. India
islands, New Orleans and Texas. Double
daily service of express trains with Mann's
elegant Boudoir Buffet Sleepers and Pull
mans finest palace Sleeping cars. The
only line carrying passengers from Gin
cinnati to Jacksonville in > hours, and
the ONLY ROUTE 10 New Orleans and Flor
ida providing the travelling public with n
choice of two kinds of sleepers. These
sleeping cars have each n superior Buffet
service, and Mann's model car Is lighted
with gas, and has a WELL SELECTED FREE
LIBRARY attached. Speed, comfort and
convenience are assured in n journey 10y
the Queen and Crescent route, while the
beauty and picturesque character of is
varied scenery never fail 10 interest the
traveller. and has given 1t world wide
favor as the tourist route to the South.
Ask your agent for tickets via Queen
and Crescent. {. =. Henry. Northwestern
agent. - Clark street. Chicago. III. j. h.
Hogan. Northwestern Passenger agent,
Detroit, Michigan; C. +. Lupton,
Southwestern agent, Gil Elm st. Dallas,
Texas: W. =. =. George. General Eastern
agent. 80 Broadway, New Norb city,
John c. Gault, General Manager, Clucln-
natl, o.. III. Collbran, General Passenger
Agent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
L Costs 20 Run a Government.

The secretary of the treasury has sent
10 congress the estimates of appropria-
tions required for the fiscal year ending
June 81. ISIS. The total amount estimated
rs required for all expenses of the govern
ment is Sj25. 1s5 90. which is $lI, 1O3. 80 less
than the sum called for in the estimates
submitted lat year. and S3,2i2GJl less
than the aggregate of appropriations for
the present fiscal year. The estimates for
ISIS are made up OF the following items
Legislative establishment, $3.50, $50: ex-
ecutive establishment SIS, l2j40S; judicial
establishment. $4l6.200; foreign inter
course. Sl935, -; military establishment.
So 81 ,Gs9; naval establishment, $50 G39
756: Indian affairs, $500. S13: pensions.
SIC 252. 50D; public works, s27, 4GOGd4: postal
service. 81. 30 $50; miscellaneous S24 1885,
ESQ: permanent annual appropriations,
slld, 900 81; grand total, s32a, lS6, 80.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
MICHIGAN MATTERS.
For the Protection of Game.

During the session just passed two deer
hunters, who went TO Munising from the
lower part OF the state, killed 2S4 deer
within ninety days. The saddles, which
are worth on the average, % each, were
shipped out of the state. The hunters
subsisted almost entirely on the meat they
killed and their only outlay was for am
munition. Their net profit was therefore
nearly Sl,40O. Other pot hunters at other
points have done the same, and in conse-
quence game in the Upper Peninsula OF
Michigan Is growing scarce. There Is u
law 20 prevent shipping deer out or the
state, but IL is not enforced. There i also
a law TO restrain hunters from killing deer
in the water with h light, but 1T also Is
practically imperative.
SO great has been the slaughter or deer
in the only parts of the state where they
exist in any numbers that the leg
islature will be asked this winter
to enact still more stringent laws,
which will Ice enforced by the local sports
mems and game associations which have
been formed recently in nearly all the CIT
les in this part of the state. The statute
asked Tor will be TO prevent the shipment
of game out of the upper peninsula. Inc
present law prohibiting the shipment OF
deer out of the state can be easily evaded.
Its very easy TO ship deer TO some point
in the state near the Ohio line, then reshlp
it TO any part of the country desired
Wholesale slaughter in the herds OF deer
that roam through parts OF the upper Pc
ninsula has been no greater than the havoc
made among the tinny residents OF the
small rivers and creeks. Brook trout have
been taken with nets and shipped away
10y the ton. Unless a stop Is put 10 this the
hunting and fishing grounds OF the upper
peninsula will soon exist only III the mem
DRY of the past.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
Taxes on opirits.

The total receipts from internal revenue
during the first four months of the present
fiscal year were So, iSj,4il, "a decrease of
81 ,46S,243 rs compared with the receipts
during the corresponding period of last
year. There was a decrease of 81, 1851
in the collections from spirits; an increase
of S30S,47 from tobacco, an increase $50
O1S from fermented liquors and an in
crease of So, l0i on miscellaneous items.
The aggregate receipts for October, lsS6,
were $l.101.6s4 less than those for October,
1855. The decrease was entirely in the col
lections from spirits. amounting TO S2Ol9,-
O5. There was an increase of Si3, 500 on
tobacco, an increase of SlA,54 On beer,
and an increase of 1888 on miscellaneous
items The collections from oleomargar-
Inc during October, being mainly from tho
sole OF special tax stamps were S14,Gj2
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
THE MESSAGE IN A NUTSHELL.
Salient Points OF the Presidents Annual Be.
sumo Of National Topics.

President Cleveland expresses satisfac-
ton Mt the state OF our foreign relations.
The Gillian claims arc in way OF settle
ment; China is ready TO restrict emigra-
ton. the Panama isthmus is getting quiet;
the Hawaiian islands treaty should be re-
newed; Liberia needs our aid reciprocity
with Mexico should be pushed; Mexican
claims To extra territorial Jurisdiction
should not be allowed; Spain is disposed
To release Antilles commerce; missiona-
ries IN Turkey are faring better; extradi-
ton demands attention.; international
copyright and free Importation OF art
works are favored; the consular service
needs reform.
The surplus revenues for the fiscal year
were nearly slOO,OOOW0. TO take 50 much
money beyond the actual needs Of govern
ment is an outrageous imposition. Taxa
ton should be reduced.
Silver can not be made 10 circulate.
The coast and lake defenses need atten-
ton. Armour should be forged in this
country.
The postal revenues are sufficient to
maintain the department.
More supreme court judges are needed.
The Indians should be made citizens.
Alien land ownership needs attention.
Pensions are increasing. and reform is
needed In the method of granting them.
Interstate commerce needs careful at
tantion.
The labor bureau should be enlarged
and arbitration should be provided for by
law
The cattle disease is "A subject needing
prompt attention.
civil service reform is the foundation OF
good government ana should be main
tanned and extended.
The depositors in the defunct Freed
men : bank should he paid in full
Congress hould work and not play dur
ing this session.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
Coneressman Price Dead.

Congressman ". 7. Price died in Black
River Falls Wis, on the 9Th inst, after a
long and protracted illness, of cancer OF
the stomach.
w. r. Price was born in Huntingdon
county, Pa, June II, 1874. Emigrating 10
Wisconsin lie engaged in the lumber bust
ness and At the same time conducted an
extensive farm. lie entered actively into
political life He was a member of the
Wisconsin legislature in l>5 and 1852 and
state senator in 1851, 1870 1871, 1873, 1879,
/ ,>O. ISL, and president of the senate in
$50: was county Judge in 1874 and 1854
and presidential elector in lNliS. He was
elected 70 the forty eighth congress 10y the
republicans and reelected to the forty
ninth congress, of which he was a member
at the time OF his death.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
To Increase the Small Coin.

The secretary of the treasury has trans
mtted TO the house communication from
the director of the mint pointing out the
need of new legislation in the matter of
the statutory limit of subsidiary silver
coin outstanding in circulation. The
director submits a draft of joint resolu-
ton providing that so much of the act of
1876 as limited TO Sj0,0O0,0O0 the amount of
subsidiary silver coin be repealed. IL also
authorizes the director TO purchase the
bullion required for this coinage with the
bullion fund with the provision that the
amount to be coined into halt. dollars,
quarters, and dimes shall be regulated by
the secretary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
6 = e News Condensed.


Michigan breeders Of short-horn cattle
have elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: President Prof Samuel
johnson, agricultural college; secretary,
/. II. Butterfield, Lapeer; treasurer, b. j.
Gibbons, Detroit: directors, c. +. Moore,
st. Clair; w. =. Bates, IOnia, and l.. l..
Brooke, Novi.
Mrs Permelia Miner of Corunna has
been awarded a judgment of $500 against
the Michigan mutual benefit association
at Hilsdale, and the supreme court has
sustained it. And still the company isn't
happy and Is Offering 80.
Richard j. Powers accidentally shot him
self about six miles from Muskegon, up
the river, while carelcSsly picking up his
guA He died instantly. He had worked
fer the boom company all summer. was
~ years old and has parents living at the
Rapids.
REV. james Dubuar, pastor of the Pres
byteran church OF Worthwhile for more
than twenty consecutive years from the
spring OF 1851, j. dead aged % years. For
many years, and until his failing health
pre- Santed, he held prominent positions as
an officer of the Detroit Presbytery. He
wa. a man of pre-eminent ability and has
been distinguished as a citizen, preacher
and "A learned man. His death is great
loss to the church and community, and is
deeply deplored
The Rev. Father John George Ehren-
church OF Grand Rapids since 1870, died
recently OF erysipelaS after an illness of
only three days. He was born in TyrOl in
1885 and was ordained IN 1859. He came 10
America in 1855 and his first charge was
at Adrian, since which he has been station
ed in Grand Rapids.
Frank l.. Smith, for p years one of the
most prominent business men of Jackson,
is dead.
Elwood. the postal thief just arrested
at Grand Rapids, is said to be building "a
fine house at Richmond, Ind. He is about
50 years OF age and finely educated. He
was not favorite among the boys on the
road. He claimed TO be president of some
college or board of college trustees in
Kentucky.
A project for railroad from Manistee
TO Cheboygan is talked of. 1t is claimed
that il would run through 1,0N9,0.0 900 fleet
OF pine and double that amount of other
woods.
The status cs tho Toledo, Saginaw K
Muskegon railroad is about thus: Muske-
gon has raised $4,000 Greenville $4,000,
and Cedar Springs Will give $4,000. Con
tracts therefore will be Immediately let TO
build the road from Ashley TO Greepville.
DIR. +. d. Graham. formerly OF Three
Rivers, but now resident OF western Ne
braska, has recently been indicted by the
United States grand jury for sending OBJ
scene literature through the mails.
The Lake superior copper mines nave
paid Sl.9OO,0C0 in dividends thus far this
year. Calumet q Hesla paid Sl,jO00U0;
Quincy, $4,000; Franklin, $4,000, and At
lantic and Central $4,000 each
The United States express company has
taken charge Of all the express Offices on
the Lake Shore road from Grand Rapids
TO Kalamazoo, supplanting the American
express company.
Manager Mulliken says the Chicago &
West Michigan road intends 90 extend its
line TO Traverse City. Orders To commence
the survey at once have been given
Gov. Alger denies emphatically that he
is a senatorial candidate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
New Pension Bills.

Three general pension bills were intro
duced i'm the senate "A few days since by
Mr. ingalls,. providing that for the total
loss OF an eye the government shall pay
so per month. and there shall lie no inter
ference in "A higher rating 10y reason Of
rank. and for the partial loss of sight the
rating shall be proportiOnate 10 SO a
month for total loss of sight; that the rate
for the loss of "A hand or foot shall lie s3j a
month and if the loss shall he within six
inches of the elbow or knee Joint, or in
such other way TO make equal disability.
the rate shall he $40 a month. The third
bill repeats the limitation Of the arrearages
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
State Sunday School Officers.

At the state Sunday-school convention
held in Jackson recently, the following
officers were elected:
President-The Rev. Washington Gard
ner, Jackson.
Vice Presidents-J. r. Clarke, UnionSity
the Rev. X. b. upper, Grand Rapids; +.
Il. Sanders, Saginaw.
Treasurer-W L. G Reed. Jackson.
Recording Secretary-The Rev. T. W.
Miller, Big Rapids.
Statistical Secretary-M. H. Reynolds,
Owosso.
Executive Committee-E. A. Hough
Jackson; j. NJ. Ballou, Otsego; Geo. NJ.
Buck, Kalamazoo; the Rev +. ID. Rundell,
New Buffalo; +. X. Warren, Three Oaks /;
l.. c. Storrs, Lansing; the Rev. IL, Z. Col
Inns, Coldwater; Horace Hitchcock, De
troit Horace NJ. Turren. Litchheld.
District Presidents-lst. j. H. King, De
troit; I'd, II. NJ. Mercy, Marshall; 81, ID.
Il. Allen. Three Oaks; 4th, G. G. Bickncll,
Cedar Springs; 9th, c. Holman, Corunna
9th, j. V. n. Hardness, Cas- City; 9TH, T.
+. Shepard West Bay City; sth, the Rev
Geo. L. Haight Mt. Pleasant; 9th, the Rev
Il. w McKeever, Ludington; 10th, Frank
Hamilton, Traverse City; llth the Rev. j.
Il. Lomhley, Oscoda; 18th, the Rev. II. II.
Van Auken, Alpena; 18th, the Rev. A +.
Cook, Cheboygan l4th, the Rev. John
Terrier, St. Ignace 18th, y. T.. Laycock
Stephenson; 10th, L. l.. Wright, Hancock.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
Illegal Pension Vouchers.

The commissioner of pensions has issued
a circular To magistrates. in which he says
that his attention has been called 10 the
increasing number OF cases in which vouch-
ers for quarterly payment OF pensions
have been executed prior to the date on
the vouchers and post paid. This practice
often results in great embarrassment and
long delay to pensiouer, and besides en-
tails upon the pension office large
amount of unnecessary correspondence.
The circular calls attention 10 the fact
that the practice is in violation Of law and
says il is the intention OF the commission
er, If found necessary. 10 prosecute magls-
trates who commit the uilcnsc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
The National Ranks.

Hon. John sherman says that he Is in
favor of letting the national banks do
business upon the I per cent bonds now
outstanding. but would allow them circu-
lation upon the face value of the bonds.
This would increase the circulation about
$50 OOOO) He would issue circulation up
To the market value OF the bonds and have
that value fixed once year. He would
reduce the bank tax to one half Cf per
cent. He did not favor n , per cent per-
petual bond. He favored reducing revenue
10y making sugar tree giving bounties for
Louisiana sugar and lowering the tobacco
tax Onc-half.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
Ayers Proclamation.

Gov. Alger has issued the following proc
lamation:
Whereas, Reports show that contagious
pleuro- pneumonia has been found 10 exist
among the cattle of Cook county, H.. to
much greater extent and covering much
larger territory than had heretofore been
supposed as shown 10y the fact That large
numbers of cattle are now being BILLED,
including not only those which are known
to be affected 10y the disease but those
who have been exposed 10 the same witu-
in the county Of Cook and
Ifhrt0,, It is of the utmost Importance
20 the cattle interests of the state of
Michigan that every precaution possible
should be taken TO exclude such dl ease
from this state. and
naDcsN In the Judgment Of the live
stock sanitary commission of this state
established by act No. ls2 OF the session
laws Of 1856, the precautionary measures
hereinafter named ought TO be adopted.
II is hereby ordered in accordance with
the act heretofore referred TO. that here
after, and until this order is countermand-
ed no live stock shall be shipped 10 any
place in this state from said county OF
Cook, in the state of Illinois, either for
feeding. Strengthening or other purposes,
and that all cattle shipped through the
state shall not be unloaded and fed within
the state except at such points as Will not
expose other cattle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
The Decision Against Ker.

The United states supreme court has
rendered decision in the case of Freder-
lex NJ. ker against the people OF the state
of Illinois, brought before that tribunal hy
a writ of error from the supreme court Of
Illinois, sustaining the decision of the Grim
inal court Of Cook county against the pris-
oner. j. affirmed. The court suggests that
ker might have an action against Julian
FOR trespaSS and false imprisonment. The
case was brought 10 test the legality Of
the eXtradition of ker who was seized in
Peru, whittier he had fled after embezzling
a large sum belonging to the firm of Pres
ton, kean q Co. Of Chicago. while acting
as confidential clerk for the firm
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
Important.

When you visit or leave New York City,
save baggage expressage and 80 carriage
hire, and stop at the GRAND UNION HoTEI-
opposite Grand Central Depot.
6l5 rooms, fitted up at the cost OF one
million dollars, 81 and upwards per day.
European plan. Elevator. Restaurant
supplied with the best. Horse cars, stages
and elevated railroad to all depots. Fam
Grand Union Hotel than Ut any other first
GLASS hotel In the city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
A Nlue-Horr DaY.

Kenny Emerch Of New York, general
secretary of the carpenter. Tnion, AT a
meeting of the local uniCE recently. urged
the men TO stand 10y their organization as
demand for nine hour day will be
made January lst aud employees will be
given TO April 1t 10 decide. II the de
mand is refused. a general strike all over
the union will follow. All other unions
ore expected 10 follow in this demand
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
Her Predictions Verified.

Mrs. Mary Maloney, an eccentric old
lady of Savanna, Carroll county, H.,
dropped dead the other day in her door.
way Some time ago she predicted her
sudden demise and told a friend that in
case Of her death she would find a bag of
gold tied around her neck. After her
death the body was searched and small
sack was found which contained Sl20 in
gold and otha- valuables.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
Complications in Mexico.

Serious diplomatic complications are
liable To arise between the United States
and Mexico growing out OF President
Clevelands reference to the punishment
OF offences against Mexico. The newspa-
pcrs support the government action.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
Threaten Rebellion.

The latest news from British Columbia
j. 10 the effect that settlers on the railway
the failure of the Dominion government
to grant them titles 10 their lands.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
In Memory of Garfield.

land will hold its eighteenth reunion in
Washington on the llth and l9th OF May,
1857, on which occasion the statue in
memory of Gen. James \. Garfield will be
unveiled
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
Very Romantic.

The Canadian interior department have
been asked 10 look up the identity of Big
Bears wife II is claimed that She Is "a
white woman. 4 quarter of century
ago Harriet Montgomery. child, sudden
~ disappeared from her home in Dundas
Ont. and no clue 10 her whereabouts has
been found until recently. when relatives
OF Harriet Montgomery communicated
with the interior department OH this sub
ject. and officials of that department are
making inquiries. Col Macdonald says
that Big Bears wives are full booded
squaws. and that the relatives of the girl
LnXn .trnck the WRONG trnll.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-17
Coal Mines in Texas.

\ vein of coal twenty feet in diameter,
three feet below the surface. has been dis.
covered in Henderson county, Texas. An
other vein has been discovered in Smith
comfy