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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08
BISMARCK WEAKENING.
He Admits That Germany Has Gone
Too Far i'm the Samoa Matter.

The President sent a message to congress
supplementary 10 his previous messages on
the Samoan subject, on the LIST insJ. 1t cou-
sisted OF "a report from the secretary OF
state relating TO affairs in Samoa.
Mr.. Bayard's report consists of tele-
gram 10 the state department from Mr..
Blackjack, vice-consul of the United States
at A pia, dated Jan 81, stating that Germany
declared war on Samoa, and a paraphrase
of the secretary's Geographic instruction
of the same date to the American minister
at Berlin, of which copy was also sent TO
the charge d affaires at London, and his
note of the same date TO Count Arco Valley.
The paraphase of the note TO Minister
Pendleton is as follows:
Mr. Bayard informs Minister Pendleton
that the German minister at this capital
under instructions from Prince bismarck
has acquainted this government of the dec
laration Of war against Mataafa and has
accompanied the notification with the
statement that Germany would Of course
abide by the agreements with America and
England touching Samoa, and preserve
under all circumstances the rights OF this
government established by treaty. But,
in view of the advices from Apa, Mr. Bay
ard instructs Mr.. Pendeton 10 say that
this government assumed that the German
officials in Samoa would be instructed care
fully 10 refrain from interference with
American citizens and property there,
since no declaration of martial law could
extend German jurisdiction so as 10 control
Americans in Samoa. Such pretension
could not be recognized or conceded by the
government.
Mr.. Bayard's communication to Count
Arco Valley informs him Of the receipt of
the telegram from Blackjack and says
Not knowing what construction might be
given TO his authority by the German con
sui al Samoa in said proclamation of mar
tial law, deemed it cxpedient at once to
communicate TO our minister at Berlin
Count Arco Valleys reply TO Mr.. Bayard
under instructions from the German chan
celIor, is as follows:
AS state of war was declared against
Mataafa, the commander of the German
squadron issued "a proclamation by which
the foreigners established in Samoa were
sub. ected to martial law. International
law would To a certain extent not prevent
such "a measure, but as Prince Bismarck is
Of opinion that our military authorities
have gone too far IN this instance the mill
tary commander received telegraph orders
To withdraw the part of the proclamation
concerning foreigners. In negotiating
with Mataafa our consul at Samoa has
asked that the administration OF the islands
of Samoa might be temporarily handed
over TO him, which demand not being in
conformity with our previous promises
regarding the neutrality and independence
of Samoa, Mr.. Knappe has been ordered by
telegram TO withdraw Immediately his
command,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08
FOREIGN.

Following the election of Boulanger the
French ministry rendered their resigna-
tions, but President Carnot declined TO re-
ceive them.
Crown Prince Rudolph, heir apparent to
the Austrian throne died on the 3Oth ult of
heart disease. The Crown Prince Rudolph
was born in 1858. He married, nine years
ago Stephanic, the daughter OF the present
king of the Belgans, by whom he had one
daughter. He has had trouble with his
family on account of his immoralities,
which at one time threatened a separation
from his wife.
United States Minister Phelps and Mrs
Phelps set sail for America on the North
German Lloyd steamer Lain, from South
ampton on the 3lth inst. Hosts of Amerl-
cans and the foreign diplomats gathered at
the Waterloo station of the London X
Southwestern railway TO say goodbye to
the minister and his wife.
William O'Brien was taken TO Clonmel
Jail on the morning OF Jan. 81 to serve the
sentence imposed upon him for offeuses un-
der the crimes act. The prisoner refused
10 undress and don the prison costume, con
sequcntly the wardens stripped him and
shaved of his beard by force. OBreu
made desperate resistance 10 the wardens
but he soon became exhausted and was
FRUSTRATED by weakness His condition
grew 80 bad that "A priest was sent for, his
jaiiers evidently fearing that their prisoner
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08
THE DOMINION PARLIAMENT.
Speech Of the GOvernOr-General.-The
Fisheries Dispute.

The Dominion parliament was opened
Jan 81 with the governor generals speech
from the throne. Lord Stanley discussed
several important points. The following
passage OF his speech is the most interest
ing:
alt is 10 be regretted that the treaty con
cluded between Her Majesty and the Presi-
dent Of the United States, for the adjust
ment OF the questions which have arisen
with reference 10 the fisheries, has not been
sanctioned by the United States
senate, in which the power Of rati-
fication is vested. and that our legisla-
ton of last year on the subject is there
fore in a great measure imperative. II
now only remains for Canada TO cont nue. 20
maintain her rights as prescribed by the
convention of 1918 until some satisfactory
REIMBURSEMENT Is arranged by treaty be
tween the two ions"
The remainder Of the speech outlines pro.
posals OF the government in regard 10 ocean
steamship subsidy matters; relative 10 i'm
proving the law Of procedure in criminal
cases for the Improvement OF the postal
system, and for timber inspection through
out Canada. The speedy trials act is 10 be
applicable all through Canada, and guam
tity of important evidence on the labor
question laid before parliament by the par
liam entary commissi on.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08

would die from the effects Of the rough
treatment given him.
Moore, the indianapolis defaulter Is In
Montreal.
The steamer Lymington was wrecked on
the shores of Devonshire, of llfacombe on
the 2nd inst. Ten persons were drowned.
The cries OF the drowning people were
heard from the shore.
The British bark Roseneath, Captain
Brown from Dublin, while being towed TO
the Clyde, broke adrift during violent
gale and was wrecked at Port Patrick.
The mate, his wife and five seamen were
drowned.
A bridge near Groeneudael, Belgium, cor
lapsed the other night. A passenger train
was carried down with IL and completely
wrecked. Fourteen persons were killed
outright and over fifty seriously injured,
many of whom will die.
A letter has been received in Zanzibar
from Mr.. Mackey. a missionary in Usambi-
rio, dated Nov. 26.t The writer says that
no direct news of either Stanley or Emin
Bey had been received. a fresh revolution
had broken out in Uganda. King Kiwiwa
had been deposed and his younger brother
raised 10 the throne Kiwiwa having killed
two OF the principal Arab in stigators OF the
expulsion of English missionaries.
1t has leaked out that beautiful young
baroness committed suicide by taking
poison at Meyerling at the same time that
the Crown Prince Rudolph took his life.
The two acts were committed almost sim
ultaneously. A rumor has been started
that Rudolph was murdered by the brother
of the woman he had betrayed, but the
rumor lacks confirmation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08
4. Cinnamon Blown Up.

A Chinaman established laundry in a
tent directly over boiling spring near
Canyon City in the Yellowstone Park, des-
pite the fact that he had been warned that
it might be a boiling geyser. For this rea-
son his wash tubs were kept on the other
side Of the tent so that no soap might dis
turb the quiet of the boiling water.
No one knows how the box OF dry soap
got overturned into the boiling spring and
il is more than probable that some mis-
chievous miner emptied the soap in the
slumbering geyser. The other night there
was a sudden spoutlng of boiling water, a
tent flying through the air and some pierre
ing yells. The miners rushed up and found
the geyser pouring water TO hight of over
hundred feet. The bodies of four
Cinnamon. scalded TO death were found
later at some distance from the scene.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08
NEWS SUMMARY.
CONGRESSIONAL.

JANUARY 81, SENATE.-The senate pass
ed the diplomatic and consular appropria-
ton bill, including the amendments refer
ring To Samoa. The amendment raising TO
the rank OF ambassadors the ministers TO
England, France, Germany and Russia was
rejected; yeas %, nays 26 Consideration
OF the British extradition treaty was re-
| sumed in executive session. After four
hours debate the senate adjourned, leaving
the treaty still pending.
HOUsE.-The house TO day discussed the
Oklahoma bill without disposing of it. On
many OF the representatives desks were
red cambria parcels containing petitions in
favor OF the Sunday rest bills. After the
house met, the petition box was overflow
ing with like petitions.
February |. SENATE.-Mr. Voorhees,
reported bill appropriating $l5. 900 for the
purchase Of an oil portrait Of Abraham
Lincoln. After considerable discussion
the bill was put on the calendar. Mr.
sherman presented letter from the secre-
tery OF the navy, with copy of the con-
cessions Of the harbor of Page Pago, made
10 the United States BY the Samoan govern
ment. Referred. The house amend
ments TO the senate bill for the admission
OF South bakota as "A state were non con
CURED IN, upon the report OF the committee
on territories, and IA conference asked. The
senate at 2;lO went into secret session on
the British extr q ton treaty. Ats o'clock
adjourned unit Monday.
HoUsE-The house passed the Oklahoma
bill The conference report on the bill to
create the department of agriculture was
agreed 10. The conference report on the
Nicaragua canal bill was presented, order
ed printed and laid over. Mr.. Clardy irving
notice that he would call IL up tomorrow.
The senate bill was passed TO extend To the
port of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. the
privileges of inland transportation in bond.
The house at 4 O'Clock took a recess until
7:3O, and the evening was devoted TO the
consideration Of pension bills.
FEBRUARY ., HOUsE.-The naval appro-
priation bill was taken up, and the Samoan
question was freely discussed Herewith.
The following amendment was introduced
and adopted For the purpose of perma-
nently establishing station for coal and
other supplies for the naval and CONNER
cial marine of the United States on the
shores of the bay of Pago-Pago, Samoa, for
the erection of necessary buildings and
structures thereon and for such other pur
poses as may, in the judgment Of the presi-
dent, be necessary TO confirm the rights of
the United States under article 2 of the
treaty of 1873 between the United States
and the King of the Samoan islands and
the deed of transfer made in accordance
herewith, 10000, to be Immediately
available. Without being further amend
ed, the bill was passed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08
Subsidiaries Favored.

The convention OF the American shipping
and industrial league held in Washington
elect az president Gen. Joseph Wheeler
of Alabama; wee presidents, Ambrose
snow of New York; George A. Kelly of
PENNSYLVANIA. and j. :. Clarkson of Iowa
ma ional secretary, On ales 5. Hill of
Washington. Aaron Vanderbilt was re
elected treasurer. Vice presidents and sec
state and territory in the union, Gen. r. A.
Alger being chosen as vice president from
Michigan. Resolutions were lopted favor
ing government allowance Of 80 cents per
ton for each 200 miles sailed or steamed,
TO vessels owned and built in the United
States favoring "a system of coast de-
lenses, harbor and river improvements
the rebuilding and equipment of the navy,
and adequate compensations for carrying
the mails and passage of the navy reserve
hill
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08
THE STATE.
Cut Down the Stumns.

Railroai Commissions Rich has issued a
circular letter Ia ali the railroads of the
state. directing rigid compliance with the
law which requires them 10 cut all trees
that are liable TO fall or blow over aud oo-
struct their tracks. This law authorizes
the commissioners 10 cut trees on private
property with mt compensation TO the own
ers. In CONCLUDING tie let err Mr.. kich calls
attention To the two accidents that have re-
Gently occurred in the upper peninsula by
the overturning of cars upon stumps, one
costing the life of the lieutenant governor.
MIR. Rich says:
1.-THE breaking Of car axles or similar &c
cidents are liable TO occur in spite OF all pre-
cautions, but in neither of the cases cited
could any serious results ensue had II not
been for the distractions of the right OF
way near the track by stumps. In view of
these facts cannot too earnestly urge the
removal of stumps and other distinctions
from the right of way 10 such distance from
the track as To be beyond the reach Of do
rallied car
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08
Indian Commissioners Wants.

The board OF Indian commissioners, in
their annual report, complain Of numerous
grants OF right of way to railroads through
Indian lands, aud other legislation in which
the benefits TO be derived by the whites
have been the first consideration, while
legislation purely in the Interests of the
Indians seems difficult of enactment. They
ask that the appropriation for educational
work among the Indians be increased TO
S2,00O,0OOO for the first year. s3,OOO,O0O for
the second year and $1,000, 900 for the third
year Education among the Indians is
stated TO be making substantial progress.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08
suFFALo's LOSS.
A S1,O00,000 Fire.-A Fireman Killed
and n Woman Burned To Death.

At an early hour on the morning of the
Cd inst. fire was discovered in the building
at the corner of Wells and Carol street :,
in Buffalo. n. Y. The flames had a good
headway when discovered, aud the ferocity
of the wind caused the fire 10 spread with
awful rapidity. Despite all the efforts Of
the fire department, the fire was not un-
der control until 10 buildings had been com
pletely destroyed or Quilted entailing loss
Of about Sl,OOO.OOO. One fireman was
crushed TO death by fal ing walls, and a
woman who occupied apartments in one Of
the burned buildings was burned 10 death.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08
His Sentence Commutpd.

President Cleveland has committed the
sentence OF James ID. Fish, formerly presi-
dent of the Marine national bank OF New
York, who was sentenced in June, 1855, to
10 years impri sonment In states prison, at
Auburn, for mi applying the funds of the
bank. The president commutes the sen.
tence 10 81 years, with allowance for good
time, because IL appears, from medical
testimony, that he will not long survive IL
kept in prison.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08
Seven Men Blown Up.

The towboat Two Brothers. lying at the
Allegheny wharf in Pittsburg burst her
boilers the olher afternoon. completely de-
mo ishng the vessel and badly wrecking
the towboat Return which was lying by the
side of the Two Brothers. When the boil
ers burst the debris and the sCalding steam
was scattered in all directions. Five men
were instantly killed, aud two others fatally
Injured
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08
The Pnhlic FINANCES.

The monthly public debt statement makes
the following showing: Interest bearing
debt, Sl39, Isl, $50; debt on which Interest
has ceased since maturity, S2,226, al ;
bearing no interest, s i,9lS, l2J; total debt,
81, 6SS, 800, 059; less cash items available for
reduction of debt, $50 ,,52j, l44; less avail
able cash items, 81, IS, 1922 80; decrease Of
debt during January, Ss2,2l6,2 S5; MT cash
balance on hand, S64, 1864; total cash in
treasury as shown by treasurer's general
account, Sil79lO,4S2
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08
The Murderer Captured.

August Tanto, the murderer Of Mrs.
Christian Stochel, was captured Jan. 30,
and is now in Jail at Mason He was cap.
tured in barn in Okemos village where he
had Eeen hiding since the murder was com
mitted Jan. 20. Tanto realizes the enor-
nifty of his crime and says he did il because
the Stochels had said mean things about
him
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08
Held for Trial.

The examination of X. Irving Latimer
OF Jackson for the murder of his mother
resulted in his being held TO await trial for
the crime. No testimony was offered ia be
half of the accused
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08

Chris wager of Port Huron has been
held for trial on charge Of passing coun
terfeit money.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08
Chicago Live stock Market.

Hogs-Market active, prices loo higher;
light, - 75Ce4 IS; rough packing. 81 sOe1
90; mixed, 81 $500 %; heavy packing
and shipping, 81 ,56j. Cattle-Market
strong; Oeeves, - 1904 80; cows, 81 SOFA
3 stockers and feeders, 81 2j(13 40 Sheep
Market frner; westerns, o. 40(d4 so;
natives, $i@5; lambs, $500 50.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08

A bill has been introduced making the
tax upon the sale Of beer and whisky uni
form.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08

The bill 10 punish burning or setting fire
TO Mines ma eria in mines and mine
buildings has been approved by the govern
or,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08
HONORING MACDONALD.
Memorial Exercises by Members of
the Legislature.
General Legislative Notes.

The Joint memorial convention in honor
Of the memory of the late Lient Gov. Mac
Donald was held in the house on the after
noon of Jan. 30, President ball residing.
After prayer by Rev. Chas. Beale, Mrs.
Cole, formerly OF the colored jubilee sing
ers, sang Nearer my God TO Thee" Judge
Pealer read the resolutions prepared by the
Joint committee, and short addresses were
made by Gov Luce, Chief Justice Sher-
wood, President of the Senate Ball and
Speaker Diekema. Speeches were also
made by the following, the members Of the
senate and house alternating: Mes srs.
Blackwell, Wheaton Colgrove, Eaton, Pal
mer, Randall, Giddings. Common, Holbrook,
Goodrich, Fox, Baker, German, and n. j.
Brown. The resolutions were then adopted
by rising vote.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-12-20
JEFFERSON DAVIS.

The funeral of Jefferson Davis and
the observances that attended it
throughout the South were very note.
worthy for the spirit manifested i'll
tlesSte There is no fear now that any
vindictive political action can be
taken against the South, and there is
thus no reason of prudence why any
Southerner should refrain from
speaking his whole mind. Yet though
certainly tho proceedings denoted
that the Southerners were not in the
least ashamed of the course that they
or their fathers took n quarter of Il
century ago, there has not been, that
we have observed, Il single word ut
tered of regret that their cause was
lost or that the South was coerced
into rejoining the Union it attempted
to break. 1t would be difficult even
for any person so fanatical rs the
late Governor Foraker or the late
Mr.. IIalstead to find fault with the
temper display eel by the people of
what were once the Confederate
States.-N. Y Times.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-12-20

Il I
Superintendent of Public lnstruc.
ton elect John L. Massey has been
interviewed by Baltimore Sun cor.
respondent, to whom he said he hop
ed ito accomplish several reforms rs
Superintendent Of Public Instruction.
One would be in the nature of a
change, if he could accomplish it, of
the policy of paying teachers accord
ing to the percentage of attendance
of pupils. If u teacher is provided
and the parents of the enrolled cl.il
dren neglect their duty of compelling
regular attendance, the teacher ought
to be paid. The fault is not his, aud
he ought not to suffer for it. There
ought also TO be a direct relation be
tween tie Superintendent of Public
Instruction and the teachers. The
present arrangement is that board
appoints the teachers, and if incom.
petence and negligence is discovered
by the Superintendent, he has no
power. Ii is great injustice, aud
shall do all can to Set it right"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-12-20
THE CRONIN TRIAL.

After three days deliberations the
jury i'll the Cronin case rendered Il
verdict on Monday last.
AT 2:29 the iron doors to the Jail
were swung open and the members
of the jury filed into the room. The
twelve men were escorted to their
seats and the roll was called. Per.
feet silence prevailed. Burke chew.
ed with redoublcd energy his quid of
tobacco, while O'Sullivan run his fin
gers into his hair with desperation
that threatened to tear il out. The
voice of Foreman Clarke came clear
aud distinct whom he answered "Wo
have i'll response to the question of
the clerk of the court as to whether
he and his colleagues had agreed on
verdict. He handed folded pa.
per to the clerk. The Stiffness ut this
moment was not merely oppressive
but painful. Every eye was turned
on the five men whose fate in anoth.
81 minute would be determined. The
voice of tie clerk, clear and distinct
rang out on the air, I'VE find the de.
PENDANT, John F. Beggs, not guilty
as charged in the Indictment There
n lNt,1y in he
though thousand buted bronths had
been let loose. The blood rushed to
the face of the lawyer prisoner and
in n second it WIS of carmine hue
His right arm which had been rest.
ing on the railing, fell to his side and
his entire frame shook like that OF II
man afflicted with the palsy.
Again the voice of the clerk rang
out, I'VE find the defendant, John
Kunzc, guilty of manslnuyhtor, and
fix his penalty mt three years in the
penitentiary," The little co,nmedian
smiled and showed his teeth. To all
appearances the verdict at that mo
ment suited him rs well rs an acuuit.
tal.
The eyes Of Conghlin, Burke and
O'Sullivan were riveted on the read
er, while the convulsivo movements
of the jaws showed that each man
was making Il superhuman effort to
control his feelings. For the third
time the clerk cleared his throat anu
proceeded: "Ne find the prisoners
Dan Coughlin, Martin Burke nnt
Patrick OSullivan, guilty of murder
rs charged in the Indictment and f,
their punishment at Imprisonment ii
the penitentiary for tie terms O.
their natural lives"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-12-20

English IA licals do not intend to
follow Erazils example in inviting
Queen Victoria to abdicate in favor
of Republic, but they are thinking
OF asking the people to say that mon
archy shall end with her reign. If
the Prince of Wales braces up, Joins
the anti-lnonarchy party he may make
n pretty good run for president.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-12-20
THE REPUBLICANS DIVIDED
ON TIE ELECTION CON.
TEST PROCEDURE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-There is al
ready n serious difference of opinion
among the Republican members of
the House committee on elections
growing out of the consideration of
plan OF procedure. The contested
cases to be tried by the committee
may DO divided into two classes. One
class embraces those cases in which
there is no charge Of intimidation at
the polls, and the other class is com.
posed entirely of those cases COMING
up from the South, in every one of
which the charge is made that the
Republican vote was either prevent.
ed from being cast or was thrown Out
after being deposited in the box
There are five cases of the first class
-one from Indiana, one from Mary
land and three from West Virginia
and In the opinion OF the more con
servative Republican leaders it would
be wise to take up these first. The
charges are specific, the record is
made up and trial may be ha., al
once. Mr.. Rowell, the chairman Of
the committee, supports this view o.
the situation, but Mr.. Houk, secont
on the committee, wants to begir
with the Southern cases, and, as he
puts it, develop the Democratic pur
pose Immediately.