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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-11
CLAW DISQUALIFIED.

Gov. Luce has rendered decision in the
case OF Samuel Clay, prosecuting attorney
for Kent county, charged with malfeasance
in Office. He removes Mr.. Clay. The gov
ernOr's decision recites that he finds the ac-
cused guilty Of misconduct in Office, and
specifics three acts in as many clauses. The
first says Mr.. Clay while prosecuting attor-
ney endeavOrcd 10 fix up "a conspiracy with
the chief Of police at Grand Rapids, so that
one certain saloon there might break the law
with impunity The second relates that
during September, 1857, in the manslaughter
case against DIR. Aiking, he proposed TO
charge the Doctors representatives $500 TO
dismiss the case, claiming that il would take
that amount TO get certain supervisors 10
consent 10 H. The third count alleges that
he demanded "A bride Of 800 from Martin
Byers and James G.. Forbes 20 consent that
a certain prize fight should occur unmolested
within the limits OF Kent county
The governor orders his office vacant from
and after May I, and declares Mr.. Clay dis
qualified 10 perform the duties Of the Office
Clay Will probably try TO appeal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-11
A State GeoIogist Named.

DR. NJ +. WadswOrth, superintendent Of
the Michigan mining school at Houghton,
has been appointed state geologist 10 succeed
the late Charles f.. Wright Of Marquette.
DR. NJ T.. Wadsworth was born in Maine
in 1871, graduated at Bowdoin college in
1869, afterward teaching for some years in
Minnesota and Wisconsin. From 1873 to
1855 he was an instructor in Harvard uni
versity and AgassiZ's museum, being largely
engaged in original investigation and pub
liCation, particularly in connection with
the material collected by the California sur
vey under the direction Of Prof j. ID.
Whitney, state geologist Of that state and
formerly United States geologist in Michi-
gan.
DR. Wadsworth received the degree Of
Pm. ID. from Harvard in 1879. He has
served on the geological surveys of New
Hampshire and Minnesota and other parts
Of America. He has Travelled and studied in
Europe, and is well known as one of the
earliest as well as one Of the most advanced
workers in photography in the United
States, havingpublished over eighty articles
and works.
From lSNj 10 1857 he was professor Of
mineralogy and geology in Colby university
He was an intimate friend of the late state
geologist, and is prepared to carry forward
and complete the work begun by him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-11
Killed in a Quarrel.

An awful tragedy occurred on farm
about three miles from Sandusky, the
county seat of Sanilac county, few days
ago, resulting in the death of one man and
the fatal woundiug Of another.
Fred Haas is German who has been
over in this country for some time. A year
or two ago he induced his brother-in -law
Fred Kruger 10 come 10 America Kruger
had about 81 900 and it is alleged that Haas
induced Kruger TO let him Haas have this
money 10 buy land Each was TO have an
equal share, Kruger putting in the cash
and Haas his experience and knowledge Of
American ways of doing business. Haas
had 81 acres Of the so acres he purchased
decided TO himself. Kruger found this out
last fall and engaged lawyer TO take the
matter into court. This was done and the
court decided that the land must be equally
divided
Haas paid no attention to the mandate
however, and the two men met and quarrel
ed violently about the matter. Finally
Haas shot Kruger wounding him so badly
that he died in few hours. The firing was
evidently not all confined TO one side for
Haas's young son was fatally shot, il is
alleged by Kruger
Soon after the shooting Haas was arrest
ed and is now in the Jail at Sandusky. He
has little 10 say about the tragedy. His son
is still alive
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-11
FOREIGN.

Hon. James Russell Lowell arrived in
Queenstown on the Both ult.
Nearly 400 Chinese attempted 10 land at
Melbourne, Australia, the other day but the
government officials refused 70 allow them
TO land, and refused 10 recognize their
naturalization papers.
The Canadian senate has ratified the
fisheries treaty. The bill only requires the
Governor Generals assent 10 become a
law
Rumored that the Prince Of Wales will
visit the United States early next year in
company with the Duke OF Sutherland
The revolutionary rising in Roumania
has been renewed, this time close TO the
Russian frontier
The Russian government has decided 20
expel Jews from Helsingfors except those
who have served I'M the army.
Mt Htna is in a state of activity, and dis
astrous results are feared.
Editor William O'Brien has been SEN
fenced 10 three months Imprisonment for a
speech made at LOnghrca April = Mr.
O'Brien offered no defense and will make
no appeal from the sentence Of the court.
II is said that Archbishop Walsh of Dub
lin may resign his archiepiscopal office TO
get out OF creating futher difficulty on the
land league question. If he does resign he
will be created "a cardinal.
Emin Bey has no doubt that Stanley is all
right, having probably changed his course
10 avoid swamps.
To prevent the possible introduction of
cholera, the Canadian government will
greatly improve the quarantine service at
Crosse Isle, in the St. Lawrence river.
Rumored that there are grave fears of a
social uprising in Berlin. Threats against
the life Of the Crown Prince have been
made and he is very closely guarded to pre-
vent their execution.
Joseph Chamberlain has announced that
he will never again train in the liberal
ranks.
Explosion OF gas in tunnel in course Of
construction near Messina killed six work
men and fatally injured several more
American consul at Frankfort, Germany,
reports that exports from his district have
decreased $l,OO0,OOO during past quarter.
Queen Victoria has forwarded TO the
Woman's Industrial section Of the exhibit
ton at Glasgow picture painted by he-
daughter the German Empress.
Emperor Frederick is much worse than
the doctors admit and his death Is likely 10
occur at any time Great uneasiness is felt
at the cessation OF the Official bulletins.
over $50 persons were killed by hailstones
in the vicinity Of Delhi, India, on the 9th
inst.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-11
GENERAL.

A peanut trust has been formed at Nor
folk, Va, which includes the principal
firms in the business.
Terrence Mullen, who served Is months
in the Illinois penitcntiary for an attempt
10 steal the body Of President Lincoln, has
been lodged in the penitentiary al Santa Fe,
n. NJ, for an attempt todefraud the govern
ment. He was convicted in southern New
Mexico OF perjury in connection with the
entry Of public lands in the territory, and
sentenced 10 four years at hard labor and
1000 fine
John 4. Rand of Helena. Mont, killed his
wife and child and then blew his own head
of with Winchester rifle.
The strike on the c. b. & O. system is
ended and its complete failure ia conceded.
The Methodist conference in session at
New York excluded the lady delegates from
the conference.
A mysterious horse disease has broken
out In several counties i'm Illinois and is
working great havoc with the horses.
Farmers in the vicinity Of Lebanon, Mo,
have organized protective tariff league.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-11
WILL ENTER THE FIELD.
Blaine Yields TO the opportunities of
His Friends,
And VIII Accept the Nomination.

The Times Of Philadelphia recently pub
lished the following letter from a gentle
man i'm New York, which il endorses as
coming from the most authentic source. The
letter says Il have entirely reliable in
formation that the friends Of Blaine have
within the last three days. received direct
from him his assent 10 an aggressive move
ment for his denomination for president
and the assurance that if nominated in the
face Of his Florence letter Of declination he
would not feel at liberty TO decline.
"a general and systematic effort has been
made by Blaine's closest friends, such as
Chairman Jones. William ". Phelps.
WhitelaW Reid Charles f.. Smith and
others, for two months past 10 get Blaine
IN the position of a passive candidate. The
Washington conference was only part Of
varied methods 10y which influence has been
brought 10 bear upon Blaine and the publ
cation Of his portrait, freshly taken from
life in Italy ana issued by Judge this week
was decided on more than a month ago as
the starting point for the avowcd effort TO
make Blaine the candidate.
Every possible pressure has been put
upon Blaine TO get from him the direct as
surance that he will not decline if nominated
and that assurance has been received in this
city from Blaine within the last three days
In very few days il will cease TO be
secret that Blaine is in the hands of his
friends, though Blaine leaders will at once
come 10 the front and make an aggressive
campaign for his denomination. This
movement has been pretty clearly fore
Swallowed for some weeks in such Blaine
organs "a the Tribune of this city and the
Philadelphia Press and all affections about
Blaines candidacy will now soon be thrown
OF and the battle made an aggressive one
Part OF the original program was the cleo
tion Of Charles Emory Smith as a delegate
at-large from your state and the failure
was great disappointment To the Blaine
junto in this city; but Mr.. Smith gives the
assurance that Blaine can command a
majority Of the Pennsylvania delegation
under any circumstances, and that il
Blaine's nomination shall seem to be assur-
ed the delegation will be solid for him
1.-THE unexpected expressions in Massa-
chusetts and Vermont for Blaine were not
accidental, nor were they unexpected 10
Blaine's friends. When all of the anti
Blaine men were reposing on their arms
because they regarded Blaine as out of the
fight, the friends Of Blaine were most ener-
getic in their work in the two anti Blaine
New England states and they got possession
OF Vermont ard Massachusetts while the
others were sleeping in fancied security 1t
Blaine New England states that made
Blaine cast aside his doubts and assent TO
the opportunities Of his friends for his re-
nomination.
1T is now positive fact that Blaine is in
the field: that his friends have his assent 10
a movement in his favor, and that he will be
nominated at Chicago if hard work and
plenty OF enthusiasm can accomplish it.n
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-11
The Crisis Passed.

There is a marked Improvement in the
condition Of Emperor Frederick There is
every reason TO believe no further compli-
cations will set in, at least for some weeks.
now that the dangers OF The crisis are over
The original disease. however is insiduous
in progress and the final result is only post
poned.
One of the physicians attending tho EN-
pcror says: Considering the gravity of the
Emperor's malady, his condition is az good
as could he hoped, but fresh crisis may
come at any moment Nevertheless, apart
from accidents, new developments are not
expected for q month or six weeks The
strong constitution OF the Emperor may
carry him over this, but IL is useless 10 do
ceive ourselves and hope too muchn
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-11
An Entire Family Cremated.

At an early hour the other morning a fire
was seen on the farm of the widow Freeze,
one mile from Arlington, Neb., which was
supposed TO be the barn of her sonin law
and family who lived with her. posse of
citizens went 70 10 see If all was well and
were Mortified at finding tho charred re-
mains Of seven human beings scattered in
different parts Of the barns among the horses
aud cows, some fifteen Of which were also
burned. The burned are: Mrs. Freeze,
Fred Gratchsuchen, his wife, three children,
and brother Louis. One theory is foul play I;
suffocated a daughter who is away visit
ing is the only survivor Of the family, but il
is reported that the hired man cannot be
found. No fcud has existed in connection
with the family and no enemies are known
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-11
THE STATE.
Memorial Dav.


Rev. Washington Gardner Department
Commander g.. A. r., and Assistant Adult
ant General c. M Devlin have issued the
following circular.
HEADQUARTERS DEPT. or MICHIGAN,
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC,
JACKSON, May /, lsss.
GENERAL ORDERS
No2.
The annual recurrence of Memorial Day
is near at hand Its coming should be pre-
ceded by thorough and ludicious prepare
ton for its observance. AS "A day its hal
lowed associations have already enshrined
il in the affections of our countrymen. It's
proper observance serves 10 honor the men,
the sacrifice OF whose lives made possible
the preservation of the Union. 10 impress
upon manhood and wOmanhood the tremen-
dous cost AT which the flag floats over all
the land, and 10 teach 10 childhood and
youth the nature and value OF our institu-
tons, and the Importance of fidelity 10 and
maintenance of them.
AS we prepare 10 visit the shrines of the
hOnOrcd dead. whose sacrifice upon our
country's altar for the uphOlding of the
Constitution and laws, guarantees TO us our
civil and religious liberties, let all mere par
tisan or sectarian differences be put aside.
Let the clergy, regardless of denomination
or creed, be invited 20 deliver suitable dis
courses TO their respective congregations
on the Sunday Immediately preceding May
3D. So far as practicable on that day, let
the post or posts in each locality, uniformed
and in "a body, attend union service at
such time and place as may be determined
upon.
In the preparation for Memorial day, il is
recommended and urged that all veterans,
whether members of the Grand Army or
not, be invited 10 form with the comrades
in line of march; that the Womans Relief
Cops Sons of Veterans, municipal officers,
clergy, teachers and pupils in the higher
institutions Of learning and in the public
schools, "a well as the citizens at large, be
invited 10 participate in the public cere-
monies
1t is further recommended that nothing
be done or countenanced by the Grand
Army, that shall in any way reflect iniuri-
ously upon the order or tend TO mar the
solemnities OF an occasion too sacred TO be
made subservient TO financial gain or social
festivities BY command of
WASHINGTON GARDNER,
Department Commander.
c. NJ DEvLIS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-11

Melville Weston Fuller was torn in Au-
gusta, Me, on February IL. 1893. His father
was Frederick a. Fuller; his mother Cath
arne Martin, daughter OF Chief Justice
Nathan Weston. Melville w. fitted for col
lege in Augusta, and graduated at BOwdOin
in the class Of 1853, his classmate being H.
j. Phelps, our minister 20 England Mr.
Fuller, after leaving college, began the study
of the law AT Bangor. After attending lee
lures in the law department Of Harvard
university he began the practice Of his pro-
fessiOn in Augusta in lSj6 While waiting
for clients he acted as editor Of the Age and
won his spurs in journalism. Feeling that
his true field Of work was the law, and
realizing that his native city did not
afford that scope for effort which he
stood in need of, Mr.. Fuller went west and
selected Chicago. There he did not have
20 wait long for practice His ability was
speedily recognized and properly reward
ed For thirty years ne has enjoyed a
lucrative practice and has won distinction
among the foremost at the Illinois bar. In
1861 he was elected member of the state
constitutional convention. In 1852 he was
chosen 20 the legislature, and although a
democrat, running each time in IA strong
republican district, he was victorious by
large maIOritles He was a delegate 10 the
democratic national conventions OF 1864,
ls72 1876 and 1850. In $50 ne was selected
by the citizens~to deliver the address Of
welcome TO stephen a Douglas
Ia his practice i'm the supreme court Of
the United States Mr.. Fuller has repeatedly
come in contact. both a. a colleague and as
an opponent, with MoSsrs Eduunds. Thur
man, HOadly. lngcrsoll and other admitted
ly great lawyers and mas never failed 10
hold his own against the greatest Of them.
He il familiar with the decisions OF that
court and we'll Informed o. the history Of
our country. and especially on constitution
a anestipuS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-11
Eight Persons Killed.

A carload Of dynamite exploded on the
Philadelphia < Reading road. near Shame
kin, Pa, the other morning. Eight persons
were instantly killed and Is seriously in
jured. Eight dwelling houses were burned
and many others leveled 10 the ground by the
force Of the explosion, which was felt for
20 miles
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-11
WOLVERINE wHISPERINGs.

COngrcgationalists will establish school
Of theological training at Lansing.
Fire broke out in Williams hall at the
agricultural college the other morning, and
$500 damage was done before IL was extin-
guished
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-11

CATTLE-Market slow, 5al0c lower
steers, S. 500: stockers and feeders,
81 o5ta3 20; COWS, bulls and mixed, 81 75Cr
3 co; Texas steers,s] ,5d4 o..
HoGs-Market st ady; mixed. e. 256o
20, heavy, IS a5C6 - 90; light So 25q
30. skips. 81 D01j ID.
SnEEP-Market steady wooded, S50j IS
shorn, $500 -; western, 81 5JCGs; Texans
S3 1885 80; lambs, 80 2j06 -.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-11
WAITE'S SUCCESSOR NAMED.
Melville w. Fuller Of Chicago Appoint
ed Chief Justice.
sketch of His LIE.

The President has nominated Melville w.
Fuller Of Chicago 10 be Chief Justice OF the
United States
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-05-11

Rev. Washington Gardner Department
Commander g.. A. r., and Assistant Adult
ant General G., NJ. Devlin have issued the
following Circular
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1888-02-16
Nuggets of Foreign News.

Or. Bramann at San Reno successfully
performed the operation OF tracheotomy
on the crown prince. The patient is pro-
crossing well.
At Toronto, the Central bank investi-
cation revealed the fact that Allan, the
late cashier, who absconded to the United
States. owed the bank $40, 600.
A Toronto dispatch says that A. A.
Allan, the absconding cashier OF the de-
iunct Central bank, is at present in Min
neapolis endeavoring to obtain a situa-
tion.
At Paris NJ Wilson has been summoned
to appear before the correctional tribunal
on Feb. 16 to answer charges connected
with the decorating of.M. LIE Grand and NJ.
Crespin The examining magistrate has
advised that Wilson be prosecuted in the
police court.
A Sioux squaw at Col. Cody's camp in
London, has given birth to daughter.
This is the first Indian child ever born in
England. The infant has been named
Frances Victoria Alexandra, in honor OF
Mrs. Cleveland, Queen Victoria and the
princess OF Wales.
Shipping circles are alarmed as to the
whereabouts OF the British steamers Dari-
-on, Capt. Mckee; Lufra, Capt. Grimstead,
and Algitha, Capt. ,Barwise. All three,
each with o crew of about twenty-five men,
sailed from Cardiff early in December for
tsarthagena to load iron ore for Philadel-
nhi.,f. No tidings have since been heard
from them.
Mr.. GSIhooly was arrested in London
and taken to prison on foot, surrounded
~ a large crowd. The police were un-
nble to take the prisoner in car
riaee owing to the crowd. Many members
Of parliament followed the prisoner and
tried to enter the jail, but were barred out
by the police.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1888-02-16
AnVERTTGINN For advertising Rates al
hUv LID l lEAuV dress or call at the ofkida-

/ have fashio OF stopping to enjoy
the sight of a nice place, when hand
was laid on my shoulder real hearty,
and CHEEKY voice cried out:
CONSTABLE John Frickl give me
your handl"
"If you'll believe me it was that
identical loafer, Carl Sevholml
But not the first bit of a loafer now.
Not much. You wouldn't meet a
smarter looking man nor more respect
able gentleman in long days march.
1t was solid pleasure to look at him
and re member what God-forsaken
scamp he had been not three years
ago.
"Come right in and see Mrs. Sew.
holml" he said, pulling me up to the
side of the porch all covered with pref
ty vines. 'sShe'll be mighty glad to
see you."
Pleased? You'd better believe it.
Pleased wasn't half a name for it.
The light of newborn happiness and
thankful gratitude was just dancing in
her bright eyes.
All, wasn't she picture! Health
and rosy gladness of heart had all
come back to her. Soul-numblng
trouble had all gone. She was just as
sweet and nice looking a lady as ev-
er set eyes on, and the baby, asplump
and fresh as spring robin, was tod
ding around like house a-fire.
House was furnished handsome, l
can tell you. Everything in top ap-
ple-pie order. 1t was easy to see that
the old miserable saloon tippling was
played out for good.
When Istood up to leave, after en-
ioying real pleasant chat, and prom
ising to call again, Sevholm clasped
my hand as he said:
CONSTABLE John Frick, that was an
awful thrashing you gave me. Ny
bones ached for month. But it did
me more good than anything ever
had. And l thank you for it to-day.
1t made a man ofme God bless you!"
w. Whitworth in Cleveland Leader.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1888-02-16
Personal News Notes.

Lieut.. William S. Davies. Thirteenth in
fantry, died at Fort Stanton, n. Mex, on
the 4th OF the present month.
Ex-senator David Merriwether of Ken
lucky, the appointed successor OF Henry
Clay, has recently beeu visiting Washing
ton. He is eighty years old.
The trustees OF Princeton college have
elected Rev. DR.. Patton president OF that
institution, despite the numerous protests
from graduates throughout the West.
Gov. Hill has three pets at the executive
mansion, Albany-two dogs and a cat.
Zeke is as honely bull pup as ever exist
ed. Bruno is a good -natured Irish setter.
The cat, great favorite with the governor,
bears the appropriate name OF Veto.
William f. Smith, who was assistant
secretary OF the treasury under the late
Daniel Manning, and who is very i'll Of
Brights disease OF the kidneys at his h me
at Plattsburg. n. Y, is not expected to
live. s. A. kellogg, 1t former partner Of
Mr.. Smith, said that in his opinion Mr..
Smith could not last many days longer.
Gen. Charles Fitzsimon5 OF Chicago was
chosen for sergeant-at-arns OF the Repub-
lican National convention by the subccm-
mittee at Chicago over Capt. John J.
Healy. The general is regarded as the
candidate OF Mayor Roche. and ex-Con-
gresham George r. Davis. while the cap.
tain was backed by the old soldier organi-
zations.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1888-02-16
Preservation of Timber Lands.

Assistant Secretary Muldrow has sent
to the senate. in reply to an inquiry, let
ter suggesting certain legislation in refer
ence TO the preservation OF timber lands.
He says: As preliminary step, it is rec
commended that all public lands which are
timbered or sustain forest growths, at
or in the vicinity OF the head
waters or sources OF prominent
streams, be at once withdrawn from sale
or occupancy to which they are incident
under existing laws, and that such with
drawn lands be placed under the control OF
general land office OF the interior depart.
ment, to be retained as wood land reserves
for the renewal OF forest on the public do
main by replanting OF denuded tracts
when necessary. Prior to the location OF
withdrawn lands, every person undertak-
ing to enter or file upon public lands
shall, before the acceptance OF his
application or the issue to him OF
a receipt from the local land office. make
satisfactory proof at such office that the
land so applied for is not timber land as
herein described, and file with his applica-
tion an affidavit to that effect corroborat.
ing the testimony OF two witnesses who
have personal knowledge OF the land in
question as to its actual character and To-
cation. 1t is suggested that tim ber cut
ting be carried on under licenses to be
granted by the department. The telling
or destruction OF the timber on the pro-
posed reservations or the transportation,
purchase or possession OF the timber is to
be made a misdemeanor punishable by fine
or imprisonlnent.