Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-17
THE NATION.


Revolutionists seized the town of FL Pana
end took complete possession All able
bodied men were pressed into service TO
fight the rebels, and n regular battle en-
sued. The rebels are well commanded and
seem to be we'll supplied with money. A
great political upheaval sis predicted in
the near future.
Official advises received from Gen.
Howard on the eth inst, states that Gero-
nimo's surrender is unconditional. Cen
eral satisfaction is expressed at the war
department at the successful termination
of this little affair with Geronimo and his
tribe.
A warrant has been signed for the re
pair of the government buildings at
Charleston, injured in the recent earth
quake.
Prof. Oscar Shink, an @ronant, was
about to make an ascension IN ON aha the
other day. Before he was ready one Of
the ropes broke and the balloon shot up
ward with frightful rapidity The pro-
, fessor fell distance OF about % feet and
aught on the cornice of building. He
mas badly injured
The eastern end Of the Northern Pacific
tunnel under construction through the
Cascade mountains caved in and nine
white men were buried under the stones
! and earth. There is little chance Of any
being rescued alive.
II is rumored that Grand Master Work
man Pow,ierly will leave the Knights Of
Labor. The rumor is not verified how
ever.
The 1t2th anniversary OF the meeting OF
the first American congress in Phila-
delphia, September 5, INA, was celebrated
in Reading, Pa, on the 9th inst, by the
American Protestant Association of
Eastern Pennsylvania. Lodges were
present from Philadelphia, Norristown,
Pottstown Contradiction and other
places a street parade of the lodges was
followed by picnic, at which there was a
banquet and speech making
Mr. Sexton gave notice in the House OF
Commons the other day that he would ask
Sir Michael Hicks Beach, chief secretary
for ireland, for an explanation regarding
the statement published in the press dis
patches from America that a government
reporter followed Michael Davitt through
Michigan taking shorthand notes Of the
latter's speeches.
Mr.. Foster, minister of the Dominion
marine and fisheries of Canada, has been
investigating thc-recent seizure OF Cana
dian vessels byUnitcd States revenue cut
tiers, for seal fishing in Alaskan waters
He regards the seizures as illegal
Father Bet, superior of the CatholiC
missions in British Burmah, has been
murdered by thieves, because he had wit
messed murder committed 10y them in a
money lenders house.
Ex-President Arthur is said TO be very
much depressed, wasted AMI in la con
dition generally.
The Vermont elections held on the 9TH
inst resulted in victory for the Repub-
licans.
For the first time in the history of De-
Moines, the river is 50 low that no water
flows over the dam
There are "A, coo Canadians in Dakota.
The bottom has dropped out of the
speculative boom in mining stock il
Deadwood Scores Of victims are toe
poor to walk out OF town.
a plan is on foot to establish line OF
steamers between New Orleans and Rio
Janerio.
The secretary of war has appropriated
100000 for improvements at Fort Robin,
son, Neb
Pleuro pneumonia prevails 20 an alarm
ing extent among the cows in Middle Vii
lage and Maspeth, l.. L. whence IA large
portion Of the supply Of mix used in
Brooklyn is obtained. In one stable thirty
six cows have died within two months.
At a meeting OF the Liquor Dealers Pro
tectivc Association, held in Chicago the
other evening TO select delegates TO the
state convention TO be held in Springfield
the latter part OF this month, it was
practically decided TO ignore party lines
in the coming campaign and support
candidates who would preserve the rights
of saloon-keepcrs
Beatrice, New. was nearly wiped out by
fire on the oth inst.
The st. Louis industrial exposition
opened on the sth inst
President Cleveland claims he can find
no authority in the law relating TO the
Inauguration of the Bartholdi statue
which authorizes him to invite representa-
tives of the French nation. With these
absent the affair would be absurd. A
cabinet meeting will discuss the point
One-thiri Of the population of Charles
ton is assisted by the relief committee.
Aid for the sufferers is coming in in gener-
Gus abundance. Many of the poor people
are being sent to other points.
Miss Emma Hubbard OF Amityville, L.
l., started TO lead her fathers horse
to brook on the farm Later her
lifeleSs body terribly mangled was found
beside the brook, 1t is thought that the
horse became vicious, tore her throat open
with his teeth and tramp!ed upon her.
Mrs. Robinson and her accomplish, Dr.
Beers, the Boston prisoners have been
held foI trial without bail.
Martin Irons the leader Of the great
strike in the Southwest was arrested in
Kansas City the other day and locked up
on "A charge of drunkenness.
The New York Commercial Bulletins
estimate of the fire loss in the United
States and Canada in August is sl3 zoe, 900,