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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
He is I'm the Tolls.

S-EUBENvILLE, o., Nov. 2l.-Thomas G.
Williams has been arrested by Deputy
United States Marshal Dresb.ch and taken
10 CoIum bus 10 answer "a charge OF send
ing obscene liter ture through the mills.
Will ms, 1t will be remem bered, is the
nan who wrote and sent letters TO Frank
Mckinney some months ago rejecting on
the ch stity OF Mckinney's wife, and
charging her with being his Williams
mistrrsA The letters also threa,e ned tie
life of Mckinney. Mckinney and his wife
have entered suit against Williams for
go, 900 damages, and the C sc will come up
al the January term OF court The pris
oner Is quite wealthy, and he will give bond
on the late charge.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
The End OfnD DRINK.

LIMA, o., Nov 21.-Sherman Rice, a
wealthy young farmer living hear Cairo
seven niles north Of hero, on Saturday, in
company with Wm. Holmes, came TO this
city and got drunk They returned TO
Cairo on one Of tho night trains, and start
ed 20 raise u disturbance GU the streets
Charles Bud, the town marshal
ordered them TO keep quite, or
he would run them in, when
Rice made an offensive reply, and started
TO run. with tie marshal in pursuit Rice
ran toward the railroad, and, as the night
was very dark, missed the plank walk and
fell headlong into deep ditch, with the
m4shal on top OF him. a sharp scufll G ensued
but the IN rshal overpowered him and took
him 10 the lock up. On the way there Rice
complained OF severe pains in the bowels,
and died in a few hours Rice friends
are greatly excited over his sudden death,
aud claim that the marshal kicked him to
death.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
Object 10 BeinC Rnhhcd.

LITTLE FALLS. MINI, Nov. 22-The
Mile Laos Indians have armed themselves
in preparation for "a fight with tho settlers,
and IL is feared there will be trouble OF the
Ino'b serious character. They recently
coded portion OF their lands to the United
Stntes through the Chippewa commission,
but they complain that since the treaty
was signed white settlers in large numbers
have squatted on some of their best tracts
Sh W Bosh kung, the chief Of the N lie
Laos, now nearly 90 years old, insists that
the white settlers shall vaeate until the
Indians shall select their lands in several
". Shaw Bosh Kung says: I'VE are old,
but not foolish, and will not be robbed al
our homes" The squatters will be notified
10 leave the reservation % once, and il is
expected company Of regulars will be
sent from Fort Smelling 10 enforce the Or
der and prevent the Indians from killing
the whitas
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
Military Post Estimates.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2l-Estimatcs aggre-
eating over 81 900. 0OO will be submitted 10
congress by the secretary Of war this win
ter for continuing the enlargement of the
several important military posts now in
course OF construction. A good share of
the amount already estimated is intended
for continuing work AZ Fort Sheridan, Iii
nois, Fort Logan, Colorado, the new posts
at Newport, Ky, and at San Aatonio, lex.
About goo, 00o Is estma ted for Fort Sheri-
dan. This il is believed will be sufficient
TO continue building operations dur .ng the
year. In the opinion of the quartermaster.
general, however, 800 900 will be necessary
TO complete the post according TO the orig
inal plan, making the entire cost about
1900 NDO
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
The Mother of the Irish Leader In
Dire Distress.

BoRDENrowS, N. j., Nov. 20.-While
Charles Stewart Parnell is fighting Ire.
land enemies in England, his aged and
intrm mother is fighting starvation in New
Jersey. The misfortunes that have follow
ed Mrs Della Parnell Tor many years have
eliminated ut !. ST in this-tEat she is alone,
penni!ess and actually destitute OF the
necessities Of life. She now has little
more than a roof TO shelter her. Unless
something is done for hor relief she will
not have that two weeks hence.
Mrs. Parnel lives alone at lronsides, the
estate OF her father, Commodore Stewart.
Since the death of her tighter, Fanny,
there has been very few visitors at Iron
sides. The estate is heavily encountered.
Her pride has kept her from allowing her
condition 10 be known even to her son. A
lady called yesterday and seeing the condi-
tion OF affairs, has made public the kpowl-
edge Of the distress 10 which Mrs. Paruell
is reduced.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
COnspiraOY Alleged.

PIrrsDURG, PA, Nov. .2-Ex Represen.
tative John r. Byrne OF the knights OF
Labor was arrested at Scottdale, Pa, on n
charge of conspir. cy preferred by ex Rep.
resentative Edward Calla9 han. The in:or
nation also includes General NJ lster Work.
man powderly and Peter Wise, a local
labor leader. Mr. Powderly will be D., ced
under arrest on his return from Atlanta 10
Scranton. Wise is absent from home, but
will be arrested at the earliest possible
moment. The suit grew out OF letters Mr..
Pow6erly published In the journal OF Unit
ed Labor in June, loos. Callaghan alleged
that he was boycotted and injured in his
business by the Knights Of Labor, through
the influence Of Byrne, Powderly and
Wise. Byrne was released under bail.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
After % Years Nehemiah Dennis
Finds Ills Wife.

FLINT, Nov. 29.-During the war young
man named Nehemiah Dennis, then a eiti-
zen Of New YORK state babe good bye TO
his young wife and baby son, and shoulder
ed his musket in defense OF his country.
Suddenly his letters ceased and aud after
Wards one of his comrades, who came home
on furlough. told Mrs. Dennis that None
miah had been killed in battle
Mrs Dennis mourned IN New York state
and still mourn ng, she went TO Pennsyl-
vania, aud then TO Wisconsin, where she
lived for several years. Her son, Henry
Dennis, grew up ana some time ago they
came to Genesee county and Henry rented
farm three miles from this city, where he
and mis- mother have lived happily together.
Recently she applied for pension, as the
widow of Nehemiah Dennis.
A special agent of the pension depart
ment, sent TO investigate his case, learned
that the IN whose widow she sup osed
herself 10 be was alive, and had also ap
piled for pens on and was living in Ms
souri,. They were made aware Of each
other existence by this officer, and on
Monday Nehemiah Dennis arrived here.
was met the depot by his son, and soon
the o d sold er had bis wife III his arms
again for the first time in twenty eight
weary years.
1t appears that instead of being killed. as
his comrades supposed he was taken pris-
voner and sent TO Libby prison. After his
release at the close OF the war he went
back TO his Old home, but his wife was
gone, and those of her friends whom she
told she was going had died or removed
from the village.
He searched, advertised and correspond.
ed for months and years, hoping 10 find
her, but at last gave II up in desp ir, went
to Missouri and settled down to live out
his allotted days alone ia an obscure part of
the state.
The scene Of their reunion was one never
TO be forgotten by those who witnessed it,
The family will continue 10 live here In
Genesee county.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
MaxNot be siendcra.

OswEGo, Ks, Nov. 20.-The preliminary
examination o; the supposed Blenders was
held before u justice Of the peace today.
The examination was held on the ground Of
the murder Of DIR. York, father Of Mrs,
Althea Smith, who was instrumental in
causing the arrest Of the prisoners, Mrs.
Almira Grifiih and Mrs. Sarah h. Davis.
After the defense had admitted the killing
of DIR. York several witnesses testified
that the prisoners closely resembled the
Benders. DIR. Gabriel OF Parsons thought
the younger woman resembled Kate and
the older old Mrs. Bender very much.
None Of the witnesses would positively
swear that the prisoners wer the lenders
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
ITEMS IN BRIEF.

Three Rivers is to have an electric light
plant
Hope college has received another legacy
OF 5000
Mchig ms congressional delegation is in
Washington.
Allendale, near ST. Ignace, has an cpl
demic OF diphtheria
Lorenzo Bixby. we'll known banker of
Kalamazoo, is dead.
Otsego county will bond itself for $780, 900
for county buildings
The fair given by the Catholic church OF
Flint Melted over 81 ,0OJ.
Work is TO resumed in the Standard
coal mine near jackson.
The postoffice at Randolph, Osceola coun-
ty, has been discontinued.
Fred +. M ,son of Ioni, sued the Grand
Rapids Leader for $4,000.
Jerry Dixon OF Clio is to be tried for sell
ing liquor without license
Rock elm logs are being hewn in Oceana
county and shipped 10 England
The Toledo, Saginaw & Mackinaw road
now runs INTO West Bay City.
There is b ,ttalion of 123 cadets at the
Orchard Lake military academy.
Charles Long is in Jail at Berrien Springs
for raising check from 6.75 to s675.
John Torrent of Muskegon has bought
s200,0O0 worth OF pine land in Luce county.
Mrs Pompelle OF Albion is the new
matron at the school for the blind in Lans-
ing
Melvin NJ. Sill, an East Saginaw jeweler,
drank quart OF whisky on a wager, and
died.
Mrs. Charles Gould fell through hole in
an Owosso sidewalk, and has sued for
5000.
August Anderson fell 300 feet down the
Iron mine at lronwood and was instantly
killed.
III. w. Newkirk OF Luther has been ap
pointed prosecuting attorney Of Lake
county.
.abotsh was run over by a train at Man
istee and both legs cut OF. He died On
hour later.
The Key Stone Plaster company of Phil
adelphia has bought the gypsum fields near
st. lgnace.
The Decatur furniture factory, recently
burned, has been 20 built aud is in running
order again.
The turner's In the Kalkaska handle
-company's factory have struck for an in
crease Of pay.
Mrs. Beveridge one Of Jas. McDonald's
victims in the Matchwood tragedy, died
two days later.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
A Train Wrecked with Most Dis.
astrOus Results.

ST. THOMAS, ONT, Nov. 20. An cost
bound freight train on the NJ. &. railroad
Conductor kits, was ditcbed at Stevens
vile yesterd.y, owing to the switch hay
ing been designed y misplaced by unknown
scoundrels.
The engine was turned upside down
burying Engineer Reardon. his fireman
and Brakeman Murray in the wreck. They
managed TO crawl out OF snail hole in the
cab. keardon was badly cut On tho
head. Murray Was internally injured and
may die.
OF the % cars composing the train, II
were wrecked, and live stock, -four, glue,
etc, piled heAvenward. Over 100 head of
shoep were killed, and the track so badly
torn up that nine hours were required 10
clear the wreck
A reward OF 500 will be offered for the
discovery Of the train wreckers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
Canada Wants II Too.

MONTREAL, Nov. 29.-French papers OF
this city We declared in favor Of "a Cana
dian republic.
Iae Herald, the chief organ or the do
miuion opposition, says that the English
people are slow 10 MAKE constitutional
cnans es, bat adds tiat IL is unsafe TO say
what the force Of example and the increas-
ing Intercourse Of Great Britain and Amer
ica backed by the further blackguardism
Of persons In high position. might not DO.
II would, OF course, make no difference
whatever To Canada were the English
monarchy 10 give place 70 y republic, be
yond the impetus that such a change might
give To tue train Of thought that leads "A
thinker TO the conclusion that IL is nearly
time Canada busted herself bout her own
Independence Australia, which is a BABY
among nations, is already consider ng the
propriety OF establishing an Australian
uat!on.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
A Teachers Criminal Negligence.

ST. JOSEPH, No, Nov. GA singular
circumstance occurred here last Friday
that has Just come TO light and caused
connection in educational circles. III VIII
probably result in the discharge Of a prom
inent teacher in one OF the public schools,
and may result in the death OF pupil. The
teacher, MISS Moore, placed Willie Lecht-
man In closet in deserted room as pun
ishment for some trivial oLense, but forgot
10 releuse the cuiprit when the week ses-
tor, while gong about the bui ding, heard
some one crying, but thought il was "a child
in the neighborhood, and paid no attention
TO it, Time passed, md the W.. IL grew
weaker and more pteous. This touched
his heart, md he began search for the
source, and soon located the little prisoner
in the closet. The teacher had taken the
key with her, and lie WAS compelled 10
force the door. The boy, when released,
WAS In pitiful condition.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
A Death-B

SALT LAKE CRY, UTAH, Nov. 2l.-Mor
monism IL still on trial here. The court
room is packed with spectators all day
long, and on the streets people gathered in
knots discussing the situation. The con-
sensus Of Gentle opinion is that it is the
death blow TO Bormonisin, and that con.
gross must now take cognizance OF the
theocr ICY that has existed here foe years
and weed 1t out. The day was devoted to
the examination OF witnesses for the Nor.
mon side OF the case. The severe cross
examination 10 which they were sub. ected
drew out answers which streng thened the
GENTLE cause materially.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
Held for q Grand Jury.

OswEGo, KS, Nov. 2l.-The preliminary
examina,oin OF Mrs. Monroe and Mrs.
Davis, the Michigan women supposed TO be
cd Mrs. Bender aud Kate, was concluded
late last nisht The lustices decided that
the evidence was strong enough TO warrant
their holding the prisoners without tail 10
await the acton of the grand jury. Mrs.
Monroe md Mrs. DAVIS answered all cues
lions without EN- Embarrassment and apparent
~ without concealrnent The public here
is in sympathy with the prisoners. and
much surprise was expressed when tue JUS.
tees announced their decision.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
More Trouble for Jennie.

KALAMAZOO, Nov. 23.-Anolher sensa-
ton was caused to day by the second ar
rest of Miss Jennie M. Swetland. formerly
-abstractor of titles in this city. She is
charged by Albert j. w. White with
.felouiously entering and publishing false
forged promissory note with forged
counterfeit mortgage, In order 10 Obtain
money, May {, 1855. Miss swaziland was
released on bail in 500 bonds. She was
recently tried and convicted in the circuit
court on similar charges, but the supreme
court set the decision aside
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
Mormons TO Migrate

WINNIPEG, MAN, Nov. 20.-A number OF
leading Mormons from Salt Lake City are
at present visiting the Mormon colony near
Macleod. The party of visitors include
President Woodruff Of the Mormon church
and Mrs. Woodruff; George y. Cannon,
late territorial represent alive from Utah in
the American congress, and Mrs. Cannon
Brigham Young Jr.. and Mr.. Smith, a
nephew of the Mormon prophet, Joseph
Smith. They will stay some time nj the
Mormon settlement. The indications are
that there will be q large influx OF Nor
mons into the Northwest
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
Thc Snaniards Restless.

PARIS, Nov. 20.-Senor Emilio CASTELAR,,
who has been spending rome days in T. IS
city, started this morning on his return TO
Madrid. Pol teal W.scacres who seek TO
had some me ming in ali OF Casteller's
movemen imagine tnst they see in this
some indication Of significant political
agitation 20 be inauguraled in : pain. some
20 so far as TO think that this VIII take the
form of a republican revolt.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
1t Is Amusing Only.

WASHINGTON, Nov. Reimbursement Is
caused here by the statement in tho Fam
fulla, newspaper published at Rome.
Italy, that an American legation TO the
Holy See Is TO be established on the return
of Mgr. Satolli from Baltimore. The grain
Of truth seems TO be that Archbishop Sa-
tolli was instructed 10 sound the Catholics
OF this country on the ACCESSIBILITY OF max
ing such proposition 10 the government OF
the United States. He sounded some of
them while at the congress in Baltimore,
and the statements they made caused the
prelate to stop right there.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
DIR. Peters Probably Alive.

BCHLIN, Nov 22.-The Emin Fay relief
committee has received a cabiegram al
Ing that letters from DR.. Peters, dated
oct 5. had reached LHmoo The e1pedi-
ton was then at korkorru, and all were
well. From this IL is argued hero that tho
rel orted massacre OF DR.. Peters nd party
is untrue.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
In Scapty Attire.

SYRACUSE, N. ", Nov. 2l.-A FIRE at
Baldwinsville last night caused a loss OF
$3.50, 900. The flames originated in the
second story Of the Seneca hotel, and the
hotel block and two large warehouses ad
joining were destroyed. The hotel guests,
40 in number, had TO fee for their lives,
many Of them losing all their clothes and
valuables. Landlord Wright who was
sick in bed, was carried down a ladder.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
Buried Miners.

IsuPEMISG, Nov u. Seven miners were
buried by fall Of rock in the Buffalo mine
at Negaunee last night Up TO IL O'Clock
five were gotten out. A Swede named
Olson was instantly killed, and two firms
were fatally injured. One man remains 20
be taken out.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
stanley still Sticks.

LONDON, Nov. GA dispatch from
Capt. Wissman, dated from Zanzibar, Nov.
20. says Henry NJ. Stanley arrived at
Mowapwa Nov. IL Besides Stanley, all
the European members of the expedition,
and Schinze and Hofmann and other mis-
sionaries have arrived at Mpwapwa. All
are well Capt. Wissman expects the
party 10 arrive at Bagamoyo, Dec. l.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
Contempt for LAW.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-The attorney for
the northern district Of Texas has made a
lengthy report TO the government, the
principal fact in which Is that the difficulty
in administering the federal laws in that
section Of the state Is the contempt the
people have toward the United States gov
eminent aud its laws.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
LIVE STOCK

Cattle-Market strong; becves, a. 5O15s
steers, ;3Gi40; stockers and feeders,
s2.25G2.s5. cows, bulls and mixed, sl.150e
2.,0 Texas cattle, sl.50(G2s5; Western
rangers, ,l.T@3a0.
Hogs-Market strong; mixed, g. eoC14. %; ;
heavy 81 5@4.-O; light s3.go(G4So; skips,
s3(d 80.
Sheep-Market steady; natives, 1905:
westerns, $35O@4.l5; Texans, $3(94 10;
lambs, {4lnS Is
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
Every Man Has q Vote.

Rio JASElRo, Nov 23.-The new govern
nept has issued a decree declaring that
every citizen who can read and write is en-
titled 10 tho right OF suffrage The new
government also promises TO respect the
pens ons granted to the poor by Emperor
Dom Pedro.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
A Girl Stolen.

Sr. LOUIS, Nov. G0-Alice Jeckman, a
handsome girl OF 10 years, was bducted in
u bold and sensation Il manner in all ar sto
cratic part Of the city. The kidnapping is
the result OF a fight in the court Tor the
possession OF Miss Jackmuu. Tho girl is q
niece OF John g. Taylor Of the Richardson
Taylor drug company. Sue was left an es-
tate OF $1,000 at the death OF her parents
several years ago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
saved Through the Jury.

MISSEAPoIJs, Nov. 21-The jury trying
Frank Cullom, charged with uttering $751;
600 Of forged paper, have failed to agree,
after wrestling with the evidence 12 hours
and the court has discharged the ~ good
men. The Jury stood eight for acQuittal 10
four for conviction.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
Rice VIII BE scarce.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-Consul- general
Leonard Of Shanghi has reported 20 the
department Of state the results of recent
heavy rains in the Yangtse Valley, China.
Fifteen million acres OF Rice have been
ruined A total failure Of the rice crop in
the Yangtse Valley would not cause dis
tress next season, as other products can be
utilizad
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
His Fathers Fayorjte.

WAsnISoToN, Nov 23.-Green Il. Rarm
IT., son of the com missioner OF pensions,
has been appointed ssistant chief clerk Of
the pension bureau, vice Reeds rcsignod.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
.Jen Davis.

New ORLEANS, Nov. 90 The condition
OF Jefferson Davis remains about the same.
No one but the doctor, his wife and Mrs.
Fenner, who IL assisting In noursing him,
are allowed to enter his room.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
NihiIist Students Expelled.

ST.. PErERsBUHG, Nov. 81. - Sixteen
students of the Military Academy OF Medi-
cine have been expelled for attending a
funeral service for NJ. Tchernichewsky,
the Nihilist, who died recently. For some
days past the authorities have been investi.
eating what they believe TO be plot
against the emperor. The result is that
several persons who were supposed 10 be
connected with the plot have been expelled
from the capital.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
CARIE RRIEES

The political authorities Of London have
decided TO prohibit public boxing contests
in that city.
Ths Teatro Esponol in Barcelona has
been destroyed by fire.
Tho German steamer Dubury from
Annoy for Flensburg, has been lost with
all on board.
Fire In the British steamer Orkla at Liy
erpool from Galveston, damaged 1000 bales
Of cotton and a quantity of oil cake.
The German consul Hong Kong tele
graphs that typhoon has ravaged the
country between Hong Kong and Saigon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29

Female pail bearers were the feature OF
me funeral OF a colored man at Atlanta, Ga.
But one man was present az tho funeraj~
the sexton Of the cemetery.
Thirteen cords Of wood were sawed from
single tree in Colerain tovnsn;n Ian.
caster county, Pennsylvania. ~
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-08-11

Correspondence ui the llinfs.
HEwIErrs. va. August 9.-Like
many other parts of the State. thls
county ha. been very severely injured
hv the iuce-sant rains OF the past few
months. fhe recent high water having
proved nearly a- destructive as Tho
great h1Ud OF MAY 5ist. which played
such SAD havoc with our bridges. crops,
&C.. aud so retarded operations Of all
kinds. c0ns0q uently the outlook for the
farmers l- uot bright.
Owing 90 % scarcity ~ plants nOt more
than 0ue-half of lhe usual acreage was
SET out 80 tobacco, aud this. with the
corn anI other crops. has been greatly
damsg.d bg excessive wet. The wheat
and the oats have sprouted luAuuantly
in tie field. there not having been
enough fair weather since harvest 60
permit tbre-hing. But the horny
handed keep up wonderfully an The
face al such TRIALS and tribulatiOns.
and. bowling 90 the power OF the ele-
mcuis. ale preparing 60 fight some OF
man 4 agencies through the Farmers
Alliance. an organization which is be-
coming very popular and strong IN this
county. And IN their honest. sturdy
effort t0 benefit their condition 10y co.
operation. and hy trying 10 cOunleract
c e pefucious effects OF trusts aud all
such combines as are eating out TIE very
life of agriculture. they feel that they
can always rely on the sympathy aud
help Of such a bold. liberal and able
champion of right and justice as the
lines.
Our people. Notwithstanding that
they have 10 mend their hollis after
each rain. and are working with might
ani main 10 repair damages. are fully
alive o. the vital importance of the
political contest this fail. aud this feel
ing greatly intensified by tue candi-
dacy OF our gallant aud popular coun-
lyman. Colonel Richard +. Beirue.
whose natteung support throughout
the State is highly gratifying 70 his
fellow-ci. izeus.
Big mceiings' are the order Of the
dav, audi the festive chicken roosteth
accordingly.