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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-11

The immense tract of land in Colo
RADIO and New Mexico embraced under
the Maxwell land grant, has again
been brought into litigation. 1t has
not been very long since the supreme
court decided in favor of the company
and it was thought at the time that the
right TO the land, whatever question
there was as to its justice, was settled
once for all. The suit just begun al
Denver is being pushed by a syndicate
of capitalists in behalf of the claimants.
The prayer OF the petitioners is 10 the
effect that the Maxwell land company
pc forever enioined from title to it,.
The outcome of the suit is OF great in
terest TO the people of Colorado and
New Mexico. Should the Maxwell
land grant be set aside, it will break
one OF The greatest monopolies in the
country.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-11

young relaney. His weak, selfish
disposition seemed TO be attracted. wi h.
out his being aware OF tho fact, by the
very opposite qualities VIII ch Jack pos
essed.
''lf he were not such a COMPOUNDED
young Radical" thought George often
times, The might become almost anything
he liked 10 try his hand at
III John delaney had been born the son
OF rich man, no doubt lie would ha Q
become great philanthropist, AS II was
he had all the desire and ambition to be-
come one; but not having sixpence
wherewith to bless himself, his phlan-
thropy had taken the form of wind talk
and agitation.
To HF CONTINUYn
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-11
For lnStrnsiYa Eyes

"As you can only be a sister TO me-"
no said, in broken tones, will you let
me kiss you good nightP"
She shyly said she would.
Then he folded her in his strong
arms and, gently placing her head
against his manly breast he kissed her
passionately.
"Mr, Sampson she said. softly,
"this is all so new TO me. 500
different from what thought it to be,
that IL you will give me little time to
to think it over, IL may"
But let us withdraw from tho sacred
scene. New York Sun.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-11

Mr.. Levi A. Fuller of CORTLAND,
DeKaib county, H., has just married
his seventh wife. Hs diary shows
that he has received 100 replies &c
his matrimonial advertisement, ex,
changed 400 photographs, made 119
proposals, accepted in 80 cases, mar
riod seven times, divorced four times,
paid one breach of promise damage
been shot at once, and been engaged
in tho game only twenty-ono years. /
may DO added that Mr.. Fuller doeeyno
think marriage failure.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-11
The Pith If Advertising.

Mr.. Don =. Me onald, advertising
agent for one of the Ia gest business es-
Establishments In America expresses the
cen, raj truth OF the scien g OF advertising
as fol lows
'Shanc ng critici m for ogo ism J must
say that experience As IA Is ed me most
forci ~ and fully that schemes prove
roftable onl, at very. very rare inter
walls and that the bcst most direct aud
mo remunerati medi IN aloried al
yertisers Is the newspapers
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-11
A LESSON IN GEOGRAPHY.

"Now, what is q lakei
You will none OF you make
In a question so easy as this mistake"
And quickly went up every hand.
But never IA youngster could certainly tell,
Although very sure he had studied 1t well,
Whether lakes were of water or land.
Alas and alas
That it should quickly pass
To Pat at the foot OF the class.
He waited triumphant, demurc.
"A lake, thin, is what you'd be askin o. me ,
A lake, is IL what in the wurld would il be
But hole in the tay kittle, sureP'
Sidney Dare.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-11

The American Pathological society,
whose purpose is to foster an interest
through the country in the cultivation
OF fruits, will hold it's twenty second
biennial session at Ocala, Fla. Feb
ruary 20, 1889. This widely known
society, which has exerted "a great in
fluence ia husbandry since It's organ
ization, looks forward To q successful
convention. Delegates from pomolog-
ical, horticultural and agricultural
societies in the United States and Can
ada will be present and the cause OF
agriculture viii be materially advanced
by the discussions and exhibits to be
made by the society.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-11

Despite the fact that the south has
not kept pace with the marvellous
growth o. the west and northwest
during the past decade. it has made
material progress. BY compilations
just made of the total assessments for
1888 of real estate, personality and
railroads in the south, the taxable
wealth OF the southern states is shown
TO be over three billions, six hundred
millions. This statement indicates a
great increase over the taxable wealth
OF the south in 1880, when it was COM
puted Mt one billion, two hundred mil
lions. For the eight years, Florida
and Texas show the greatest, and Vir-
ginia and Louisiana the least advance
in material prosperity. In population,
the south has gained nearly five and a
half millions since the census of 1880.
Taking it all in all, the southern states
need not be ashamed of this showing
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-11

or five hundred year. should 10 The
first TO vote for redistribution Of all cap.
ital. our play, rgis.
We'll, am afrai | must wish yol
good night, Jack. said Mrs Atwood ''it
Is getting late. Mind you 81 O us a ca
again, very soOn;' and with bow Ia
Captain tUrgis who rose mo I politely IL
open the doc, and a pat on the shoulder
fur her husband. she left the room.
1t was nearly twelve o'clock. and George
Atwood began to lhink that his luck was
ne rly good enough T one night lie
had won five or SIX rounds. which, not
Withstand NJ his indebtedness to Stursis
for much larger SUN, he hal no hesita.
ton in pocketing.
suppose we have glass OF grog and
a Smoke, he remarke i; IL have Ina II n
rather long da OF IL and am bit tired. "
''By all means" replied Stnrg s, help
ing himself to the whisky. SO you go
in for ocla,ism. Mr.. Delaney | have
always been rather curious TO see real
Socialist, and should like to hear some OF
your IDEAS on the sub ect. /"
Not tonight, for goodn SIS sake, "
said Atwood, laughingy. Jack Is u
good boy, but you must not stir him up
with a long poe. If you once make him
ihouut Ills noDpy -HoiSc you Wou get W
bed unit daylight. "
"Well, come ound TO nv rooms some
night. What are you doing tomorrow!
10 morrow will suit me- Smoke pipe,
aid so on. -
IAN right, will" returned Atwood.
''and bring clancy with me. You shall
come and dine with me. Jack. and we will
go and look up Captain Sturgis alter
ward" and George Atwood jingled his
winnings In his trousers pocket as he
spoke.
Captain Stur-is ana John Delaney very
soon took their departure. Both the r
ways Law for some little distance In the
same direction.
"A pleasant hammered man" thought
Jack, as his conf anion. having hailed q
passing cab wished him good night II
wonder what the q is about him that
makes me dread him SO? felt tonight
when l rst saw him, as il | had met my
fate. What can it be- Pah -, am not
well! This wretched cold has made nc
fanciful and ner GUS "
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-11
The prpucr aver.

II you want to I've fashion ,bIe this WIN
ter you most al ID ue' 'Josy, peak
Of feminin walking she's as boo's, OF
ruhbcr over>h rs rs 'coloshes. ami II
rubber ere at ~ ma kint,shc. Never
say dress. hut always q wn and ways
say Top coat ms cad ut overcoat
IL w d not you will he ma ked 'wn
a. a lebe'an and relegated to tn ranks
OF these VIII q q never crossed the ig
pond aud imbibcJ proper ngiish idsaa
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-11

The Californians and Australians
have resocted the Chinese after full
trial OF them, and no one can doubt
their full justification. IL was believ-
ed. however. that IL would be impossi-
Bile to koop them out of the United
States, as they could easily smuggle
themselves across the long Canadian
and Mexican frontiers. China is an
over-peopled country, and thousands
OF them must emigrate every year or
starve- Therefore, it seemed inevita-
bic that they would still pour into this
country in spite Of the law against
them. But n new door has been open
ed In place OF the one just closed. and
IL VIII be interesting to watch how
they will fare in their new habitat
Russia has opened Southern Siberia to
the Cinnamon, and ten thousand cool
les have been promised work on the
new railroad that is 10 connect Kiachta,
on the afluent of Lake Baikal, with
Vladivosstock, on the Pacific ocean.
Many parts OF Southern Siberia are
capable Of being highly developed,
particularly in the Baital egion.
kachta is well known to the Chinese
OF the north, for it is the frontier
town where they carried their goods
for sale and barter. They crossed the
Desert OF Cobb on dromedaries, but
this system was becoming insupporta-
BILE and impracticable as the trade de-
veloped, and the railroad is to take its
place Doubtless many of the Chinese
will sostle down contentedly in South
ern Siberia and make it their home,
as it is almost their own land. And
it may be that under an autocratic
government they will be better be-
haved than in the states whose free
dom was to much for them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-11

After a girl graduates from cook
ing school. IL she has the pluck 20 &C
Into her mothers kitchen for time,
she viii likely learn how TO cook. The
theory Is all right, but tho practice Is
what makes the breakfast and dinner
table delight
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-11
A Domestic Mistake.

Mr.. Blinks (reading)-"Mm is by
nature master, subduer, and tamer OF
~
Mrs Blinks-"Huhi / should just
like TO see you"
or the animal kingdom"
"Ohw-New York Weekly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-11
STRIVE QUIETLY.
ELIZABETH STUART PHELPS

o striving soul strive quietly,
Whate' er thou art or dost;
Sweetest the strain when in the song
The singer has been lost;
Truest the work when tits the deed,
Not doer, counts for most.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-11

upon my word" said Jack. IL tlIlnl
that a sound PROPOSE ion. ink hi
mrant 10 make a hon rable treaty.
very likely. United Gorge Al
WOO but our &C Onlmo lat on Is Unite
an we have u other room To sp1re Tor
MI sery. We can't rope the children NJ
every morning. that very certain. III
can sh II his y an - can shit m nIf'
sery; 80 suppo,e The brute will go
wi n u umpiIy-tum I'LL further ders
'Call u on him. sugges eI ack. IA
settle or d erences somehow the
by who Is his Ca tain StUrgls who w
ore going see { mi lht "
1 iurgs h, no end nj n swell - o.
OF money! H. and arr gleat chnms
Lat or a fast lot. you know bit you dun
lay. Jack. 40 that d,e>ni matter.
ohm u, laney vas > II 1T Much as h
iikei twooi Ter his kindness 10 him. ~
C, uld no hrlp seeing his Weaknesses. !
was strange that Georges A'wo
should have taken such a liking !
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
MUSCO TO HANG.
END or THE TRIAL OF POLICEMAN
SEALS SLAYER.
Found Guilty Of Murder in the First DO
gree and Promptly SEN
fenced.
Ispeclal telegram to the pI.ps.en.l

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, January 2.-The
CITY Court convened at o O'Clock this MORN
ing and proceeded with the case Of the Corr
monwealth against Museo alas Jordan. Al
$3.50 Commonwealth's-Attor Wood began
bis closing argument for the prosecution,
and spoke until II. Mr.. Wood made most
able and eloquent speech. lie spoke in
touching tones OF this sad affair, which had
At the close OF the year shocked the commll.
nifty 10 It's very centre. He summed up the
evidence in the case and made a complete
chain agsinst the prisoner and picked the ar.
guDeut OF the defencc's counsel to pieces.
AT the close OF his speech the Jury were
taken from the courtroom, aud the Courts
instructions to the Jury were prepared.
The counsel for the defence presented 4
paper. several points OF which were objected
10 by the Commonwealth. After some dis
cussion the matter was arranged and the
Jury recalled and the Courts instructions
were delivered.
The jury retired again to their room at
LID p. u. aud after an interval OF twenty
minutes returned with . verdict OF murder
in the first degree.
The Judge asked the prisoner II he could
show any reason why sentence should not
be passed upon him. The prisoner then
arose in an indifferent manner and said /:
"Ho, sir, except that Pm not guilty."
The Judge then With much feeling told the
prisoner OF the euormity OF his crime. He
then sentenced Museo to be hung on the
10th day OF March, 1850. The murderer
seems 10 have no conception OF the awful
doom that awaits him, but acts as II be were
not at all concerned.
The prisoners counsel asked for n new
trial, which was refused by the Court He
then notified the Judge that he would appeal,
and the court will meet tomorrow morning
TO consider his arguments.
Prominent lawyers think there IA little
chance for smother hearing. The prisoner
has had very fair trial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
RIcHwoND TOBACCO MARKET.

JANUARY 20, 1889.
Loose tobacco aales continue large, without any
special feature worth recording. There has been
some quite good leaf marketed, but prices are
such that no doubt the fortunate planter who
can will hold back his crop for change for tho
botter.
On Change there was some general trading
done with fair outside sales. showing very
good condition Of the market. more particularly
IN brlghts There arc many sales that show
heavy losses In al kinds, and tho wonder Is that
this drain has not showed more damage; but
our tobacco-mon are solid men. and. notwith-
standing many constitutional nsws, cling To-
ge,her well in troubous times.
The offerings were Of west Virginia 50 pack
ages. Of which Il packages we're taken in and
90 packages sold, with 81, and Sc. the highest
prices and ~ tho lowest The good grades OF
wrappers aud cutters ran from eOc. 10 33hc. TO-
day. whiIo there were good many common
grades offered, not many were sold to-day. There
we're eleven different buyers at the auction salea
and many more bidders.
The western situation lscreatlng interest here.
Tho Brackon-county (ky.) planters, backed by
capital. mean business and will keep their pres
ent crops and make no more till q rise comes.
This policy It would DO our own planters good to
initiate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
outrax.s In.,i9ated by the Lengue.

IbY AQglO-AnQeItCAu CaDio " luo BhpAbJALl
LoNDoN, January 2A-At the bearing be-
fore the Parnel Commission to-day Captain
Slack traced the outrages in Ireland TO The
league aud 10 the niiamed language OF the
Irish members Of the House OF Commons,
priests, and other leaders. The league prac-
flea ly assumed the government OF the cOun-
try aud encouraged the outTaEes. There
was no abnormal distress In bis district.
lie thought the outrages would not have &C.
Cured had they not been instigated by the
league. On cross.examination he said that
az a rule the Irlsh leaders did not denOunce
the outrsges, but there might have been ex-
ceptions.
inspector Rogers deposed that he searched
the house OF Mary O'COnn0r, secretary Of
the Ladies' Land League, at AthlOre, and
found several letters from Anna Parnell with
reference 10 The formation OF a ladies' branch
for the relief Of eVicted tenants. Miss
O'Connor's accounts disclosed the eXpendi-
lures for the defence OF prisoners charged
with outrages.
Sir Henry James here announced that he
intended to read extracts FROM the speeches
produced In court. Sir Charles Russell said
he wsnted all OF ParnelPs speeches
read and not extracts, Justice HanBen
seeing that James had pile OF
speeches before him q foot high, entreated
counsel TO consider how TO shorten the read
ing OF them. 1t would take many days to
read them all. he said. snd what would be The
advantasef James proceeded 10 read extracts
from a speech by Biggar la October, 1880.
Biggar, interrupting, said he would not have
the extracts read. He was anxious 10 hear
the whole speech. which was well worth
hearing. lLaugnter.l Sir Charles Russell
emphasized Biggar's decree, aud Sir Henry
James was compelled TO secede. After read
ing for soma time bis voice failed, aud he
was courteously relieved by Lockwood, of
the PArneIlite counsel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
An Alleged Irish Conspirator.

IBy Anglo-American cable 10 the Dispatch.l
DUBLIN. January q. The trial OF Will
liam O'Brien, or the charge OF conspiracy,
began to-day at CRrrick-On-S SURE, county
Tippersry. The Government bad issued 4
proclamation forbiddiDg any demonstration
welcoming O'Bnen. but despite this action
$1,000 persons gathered around the court
house. Six policemen charged the crowd,
using their batons freely, but were unable to
dIsperse the gathering. The excitement In
the town is ieyerish. IA OBrien entered
the courthouse be was greeted With yOclie'
rous cheers. His defence Will be conducted
by Timothy Heply While O'BrIen was
striving to pass through the crowd to enter
the courthouse he was seized by police
inspector and dragged for thirty yards.
The people we're maddened by this treat
meut OF O'Brien and pressed forward to
rescue him from the hands Of the inspector.
The police, however, repulsed the crowd.
Timothy iealy, who had stepped forward
10 aid O'Brien. was met by a bayOnet leyeiled
at his breast, but he was not injured. A
number OF reporters were maltreated.
OiBrien complained TO the magistrates that
the police we're attempting to incite bloody
riot
A dozen persons were injured by the
charge OF the police. hen the case for the
Crown bad been presented Healy, on behalf
Of the defendant, applied for S1i0pdn0s Tor
Lord Salisbury aud BsfOur. both OF whom,
he asserted. had made speeches similar to
those OF O'BrieD. The Court refused to issue
the desired subpGnds. The spectators In the
courtroom received this decision with MUIR
murs, and the magistrates ordered The galle-
ries 10 be cleared. While this was being done
O'Brlen exclaimed: "Pll clear out Also"
and started for the door The magistrates
shouted, "siop him." and aconstable grabbed
O'Brien. Alter a sharp struggle OBfien,
with the aid OF some Of the spectators, man
aged 10 reach the street with no worse dam
age than a torn coat. An immense crowd
escorted O'Brien thorough the town. The
police used their bnIOns withoutmercY upon
the people, who responded with stones and
sticks. During The mtlEe OBrien was
struck violently in The breast with rifle
stock. Scores OF people were injured. the
court issued a warrant for the arrest OF
O'Bren and then adjourned.
The police with fixed bayonets are patrol
inc tue streets OF the town.
When the cases OF James Lawrence Ca
rev, member Of Parliament for North XII
dare, aud Dennis Kibrde, member OF Par
lament for South Kerry, who are charged
with offences under the crimes act, were
called IN court at Kildare to-day the accused
failed 10 answer. Warrants for their arrest
were Issued.
Twenty PERSONS received bayonet thrusts
and some Of them were dangerously wound
ed. At least forty others were more or less
seriously Injured by the bstons OF the police.
O,Brien's location Is not known. IL is
thought be will not appear in court to-mor-
row.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
a Harmless. ep,u,on,

[By Angio-Americau cable 70 the Dispstch.l
BERLIN, January "a. CONTRARY to Prince
Bismarrk's wish only toe first reading OF the
East Africa bill will be taken up Saturday.
The bill will then be referred to the commit
tee. II Is still probable thst the Chancellor
will speak Saturday.
The Cologne Gazette declares that there Is
no occasion 10 fear that the excellent rels-
tons between Germany and America are in
danger OF undergoing any radical change.
IL says: Comparatively little importance II
to be attached to the last acts OF an Ageri-
can Government about TO quit Office. Under
the presidency OF Harrison. complete
clearance OF Cleveland's official ststf becomes
ended. Cleveland's most recent steps, there
fore, have lost their importance, aud his &C
lions are In no way binding upon Harrison.
From intelligence received here 1t is evident
that the American Government treats the
Samoan question in spirited indifference to
Germany and on the basis OF incorrect sup
positions. IL IL Incorrect to speak OF viola
ton by Germany OF the actual agreement be-
tween the treaty Powers, as no treaty was ever
concluded between Germany, Great Britain,
aud America 10 regard 10 Samoa, while on
the other hand such treaty does exist be-
tween Germany and England. The exeite-
ment in America, therefore, ia Incompetent
sibe. Mr.. Bsyard has declared that he does
not know whether Klein Is an American
subject. but nevertheless be Is responsible
for klein's misdeeds."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25

which be has had the unlimited confidence
Of all the directors snd officers and OF their
predecessors, Is . desanlter- For the past
week bis accounts bave been unaet
inyes,Ig and dsfaicaiion bss
been found. The extreme amount
involved is about 100000. lie has restored
TO the company property which may reduce
the actual loss to 100000. The amount OF
the loss will not IN any degree affect the
company's solyency. nor even interfere Win
II, regular dividends. The past year has
been very prosperous, sDd IN spite OF THIS
unexpected loss the company VIII have
gain In the ssseis, paw larger dividends tnsn
last year. and probably Increase IT. already
large surplus. iis forthcoming animal state.
ment will .snOw assets 81 the most
solid character. amounting 10 sjI,00O,0O0.
with 4 surplus OF about 81, 100000. The
agent ia Joseph A. Moore, a leading citizen
Of indianapolis, about forty.fye years DID,
who has hitherto occupied high position IN
That company. lie has been speculsnng.
Mr.. Green was interviewed on the subject
this evening and said This steal consists Of
three paris-ihe principal OF loans PAID 70
him by borrowers 10 be RENTED to the COM
psnv, interest paid to him for the same pur.
pose, and rents collected by him on real
estate in his care.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-25
THE SCENE OF WAR
WHERE so MANY GEsMAEs LOST rHsrR
LIVES.
Their Colonial Policy to Disarm the Ma
tives Of Samoa Very
Costly One.
Br telegraph % u. ptspssch.l

wAsmSoToS. January "a. - Dispatches
have been received NJ the State Department
from Mr.. PeDdleton, the American Minister
al Berlin. In regard 10 the samoan question.
Their contents are Withheld from publicity,
except ~ to some extracts from German
newspapers giving accounts OF ana COM
mepting on the fight In which so manv Ger
mans lost their lives. The previous lansuld
tone Of the press IN regard to samoan allsir'
was quickened.io fever-heat by Das kleine
journal. OF Berlin. OF the 7th Instant. which
says:
According to Official reports from Apia
OF the 18th OF December the landing corps OF
the Olg, was sent 70 accompany The German
Consul to the scene OF the war oil the natives
In consequence OF the destruction OF GermSn
property and bodily insults TO the men Oh the
marine while on leave. the Consul going
there for the purpose OF ipstItutinga disarma-
ment. On the way TO the BoileIea plsnta-
ton the landing corps OF the Olga was. by
surprise, attacked by the insurrectionlsis TN
der the leadership ~ an American, Klein.
A landing being tbereupoD made by the land
ing corps OF The Olga, the natiSes were thrown
back and several OF their villages, situated
on tie COAT, DESTROYED Lieutenant Sieger
and fifteen men are dead; Lieutenants
Speneler and Burebardt, az we'll as thirty
six men, are wOundsd-a victory. but
costly one, and not one 10 be reiolced over.
Germsn meddhng In the qusrrels OF Kings
Matsafls, Mahetoa AMI Tamssese has been
halted with reiOlcingin several quarters, for
the reason that the fnsl outcome OF the
business was expected to be the occupation
OF samoa by the German empire. England
and the United States do not, however,
agree 10 such u contamination, aud now we
have even lost a number OF men TN battle
with the despised islanders. new leaf IN
the history OF our colonial policy-a laurel
leaf-but what sort OF oney"
Other extracts are Of the same general
tenor and indicate clearly the press opinion
that the Germans intended TO compel peace
on the Islands BY dlsarmIng The natives.