Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-12-21
Deputy sherif Pierce of Gladstone re-

Gently arrested the parties on Mcmillan
island, near that city, who were taken To
Fort Howard on charge OF grand larceny.
He afterward recovered large amount Of
stolen property on the island, consisting of
-four, general merchandise, provisions and
other property, amounting 10 large sum.
The Marquette Republican suggests that
the matter of building a ship canal from
Marquette TO Lake Michigan be brought
before the state legislature this season
with view Ia interesting the natl onal
government in the matter.
A iuryman in case in the Kalkaska
county circuit court was fined $50 for offer
ing TO bet 500 that the jury would disagree.
Another juryman in the same case who
was present and heard the offer 10 bet, was
fined e. for not reporting the same 10 the
court.
Railroad Commissioner Rich and the
secretary of state, acting as a majority OF
the railroad board, have approved the map
OF the proposed Grand L averse, kalkaska
IL Grayling railroad through Kalkaska
county.
Work is progressing finely on the Man
istee branch of the Toledo, Ann Arbor &
North Michigan railroad.
Bob Murray. the Port Huron man who
is accused of killing John Young, has now
secuie ed q change of venue, and the next
trial of his case will probably occur in
l4tpttI murray WAS SdlOO0 keeper III
Port Huron for a long time, and he believes
the people are pre-. udiced against him.
Wellington w. Gunner supposed him
self to be mayor OF Cadillac until short
time before election, when he discovered
that he wasn't a citizen of the country be
cause he had never taken out has last
papers. He resigned the position of mayor
got naturalized and on the 18th inst, was
re elected without opposition.
arrested on a charge Of criminal operation
upon Miss Godfrey. He claims that the
operation had been committed before he
calle-.
William r. Churchill, resident Of Port
land since 1887, died in that village on the
llth inst
Albert II. Graham Of Cassopolis has been
re appointed postal clerk on the fast mail
from Cleveland 10 Chicago, vice VIM. II.
Hunmeyman, resigned. He was discharged
in 1885 for political reasons.
The state board Of agriculture has decided
10 hold farmers Institutes during the win
ter at Grayling, Big Rapids, Lake Odessa,
Three Rivers, Brooklyn and Albion. The
legislature will be asked TO appropriate
81, 900 for the agricultural college.
Carrie Savage. aged II, and of respecta-
bic parents, was arraigned before Justice
Thorn in East Saginaw the other day,
charged with running away from her home
in Taymouth, coming to East Saginaw,
where in company with Ella Trees. Carrie
Waters and girls of her age, she frequented
saloons. got drunk and mingled with the
lowest classes In view of these facts she
was sent 10 the industrial home at Adrian.
The other girls were also arrested and
locked up. This is but sample case of
many others of which it is hoped examples
will be made.
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the state public school at COldwater has
been rendered. by Judge Montgomery of
Grand Rapids. \ girl was sent 30 the
state school from Kent county several
years ago. and her mother has sought for
long time 20 secure control of her, and final
ly obtained writ Of habeas corpus 10 have
the girl brought into court and compel the
state school 10 show who was the legal
guardian of the child. Judge Montgomery
very promptly decided that the school wa
the legal guardian. and ordered her return
10 the school This decision is another i'm
portant step IN the line of judicial approval
Of state authority in case Of dependent and
maynard children.
a. r. Jones of Charlotte, Mich. has gone
TO Washington 10 obtain IA hearing before
the committee on education. His bill is 10
secure the people the 81. oyment of the first
day of the week as a day Of rest and relig
ious worship. He also wants a hearing be
fore the committee on Senator Blair's joint
resolution proposing an amendment TO the
constitution of She United States respect
ing the establishment Of religious and free
schools.
The secretary of war informs the senate,
as result of a study of surveys, that the
ST. Clair fats canal is within American
waters.
A terrible explosion shattered the build
ing occupied by David Oliver as an oat-
H. Has. a
Fulton streets, Chicago, "A few minutes be-
fore O'Clock the other morning. The build
ing instantly took fire, and with the saloon
of Charles Murphy adjoining, was mass
of flames. But four men were at work in
the mill, three of whom were blown TO
atoms.
A terrible boiler explosion took place at
Hamilton, Dakota, on the 18th inst, and
two men were instantly killed
Fotheringham, the Adams express mes
senger who was bound and gagged and
robbed of $4,000 by "Jim the Penman,"
and who was arrested as an accomplice,
ha7 settled his charge of damages for false
Imprisonment with the company for $500.
Street Superintendent Wallace Of Au-
burn, n Y, who dis eharged an old soldier
from the street department and was con
victed of violating the O.. a. r., law, has
been fined 500, An appeal will be taken.
The senate will not confirm the nomina-
ton Of John Enright assistant Indian com
missioner. IL has been decided notuto con
firm any nomination made by President
Cleveland since election. The commissions
Of appointees will hereafter expire on
March 4, and their republican Successors
will be appointed at once.
Flowing was beng done in Michigan the
second week in Decent r.
Representative Allen has introduced a
bill providing for the pensioning Of Rev.
James NJ Fuller If Saran, c, who served
during the ", as colonel Of the One Hun
ed-and fifth New York Volunteers.
At tie December meeting OF the board Of
regents of the Lnivers " "a memorial was
prepared 10 the legislature asking for
; 30O, 0O1 appropriation for building and run
ming expenses for 1850 and 1880. They also
ask for $4,000 for "a new hospital.
Chief Justice Morse of the supreme
court, was married on the 18th inst, TO
Miss Annie Babcock of Ionia.
Ludington mills will carry over 20, 900, 900
feet Of lumber this season.
Fred. Soper, of Grand Rapids charged
with stealing "A draft for 500 from John
Deere has been acquitted.