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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
An Aged Fiend.

Twenty-Five miles north OF Sseuhenvie
Ohio, John Striker, an old New y DIRK team
ster, has lived for the last Is years. He
has been married three times ard Is the
father OF ~ children. His present wife,
the mother of his six young children, Is the
daughter of his second wife by previous
marriage.
A few days ago complaint was made TO
the humane society alleging his brutal
treatment Of his children. He was arrest
ed after desperate struggle despite the
fact that he is ~ years old. AT the hearing
his wife was the principal witness, and
from her lips was heard "a story OF almost
incredible cruelty and gross outrages TO
which she has been subjected.
On one occasion the old man took one Of
his sons with halter around his neck and
hung him TO "a stable beam, where he was
left until cut down by his wife, whom he
terribly beat and threatened with the same
punishment il ever again she interierred.
Because she wanted 20 go TO school like
other children he stripped and tied 10 "a pest
"A l6-year old daughter where be dashed
her with a blacksnake whip into a state Of
insensibility.
Two months ago he tied up a 10 year old
daughter by the heels and whipped her
with the ram rod of a rifle until her body
was almost literally hayed, and shows the
black and ugly scars.
Ten days ago nc stripped TWO Of the little
girls and tied them up by the wrists 10 "a
limb Of tree and whipped them with a
hitchng strap.
Striker threatens dire vengeance upon
every one connected with his prosecution.
He claims the right 10 punish his Chi ldren
as he sees fit. He has been sent TO the
workhouse for six months.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
victor aisaS Soldier.

Emperor William OF Germany has con
ferred upon the Queen the command Of the
+ irst Dragon guards OF Berlin, aud upon
the Duke of Cambridge the honorary
colouelcy OF regiment Of infantry. The
document comforting the appointment upon
the Queen begins Most lliLstrious Grand
mother.-It is special honor for me TO be
able TO enroll you in an army in which your
sons and graudsOns and other relations have
filled honorable positions for many years. 5"
The Queen IN return has made the Emperor
an honorary admiral OF the British navy.
his rank has been conferred upon no other
German prince since the time Of Frederick
the Great.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
A INSTRUMENTATION.

William Hesburn stepped out Of the rear
door Of Coils restaurant ia Gaylord the
other night and at the same moment a re-
volver was discharged near by. Hesburn
fell with bullet in his abdomen.
The shooting was done by "a dissolute
woman called "Pinkey,n who lives with a
saloon and livery stable keeper named A.
Demerest She says that she shot To
brighten away unwecome midnight visitors
who we're trying TO force their way into
her house, and that the shooting of Hes
burn was accidental. "Pinkey' is in Jail.
Hesburns W und will prove fatal. He
is a laborer 90 years old, and was employed
at Mellan s sawmill at Bagley.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
Must Have cheap Rat =.

Acting Secretary Batcheler has issued
an order suspending payment on all bills
against the treasury department Tor tele-
graphing during the current fiscal year.
This action is based upon letter from the
postmaster general TO the secretary of the
treasury in which he says: "lnasmuch as
the question of fixing rates for government
kilograms during the current fiscal year is
vet unsettled, | request that you suspend
the payment Of any telegraphic bills against
your department. or any branch thereof,
until the official promu cation by tnis de-
par,ment Of the order fixing the rates in
question:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
NIu.tercd Olt.

MAJ. John Tyler died al the insane retreat
near Detroit on the 4th inst When the
war broke out Maj. Tyler was among the
first troops that left Michigan, serving
three months, and on the dlsbanding Of his
regiment, the First Michigan infantry, re
turned To bus ness in Detroit. Soon after
ward, however, he again went TO the front
as first lieutenant OF the seventeenth Mich
igan infantry. took part in the battles of
South Mountain, Antietam, tredericks-
burg and other con ests; became captain,
and while acting as major received a wound
at Camp eli Station. East Tennessee,
which resulted in the loss Of his left hand.
During the remainder OF the war he served
in the veteran reserve corps, and was APP
pointed lieutenant OF the regular army, in
which service he continued for some years
after the close OF the war, being quarter
master Of the First regiment of United
States infantry during part Of that time al
Fort Wayne, near Detroit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
TreasnrY statement.

a statement prepared AT the treasury
department shows that there was "A net de-.
crease of : iag,1l3 in the circulation during
the month of July aud "A net decrease OF
s1,g,sI4 in money and bullion in the treasury
during the same time The sccrease in cir
culation WIS principally in national bank
notes and gold coin aud the decrease in
money aud bullion in the treasury, princi-
paily i'm gold bullion and national bank
notes. The total circulation on August l
is stated 1t Sl,9'1, GS6,9ji and the total
money and bullion in the ire sury on the
same date at Sjo2, 0l2039.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09

parting TO n national character; and a
like recognition and substantial aid having
been extended 10 the worlds fair IN Phia-
delphia-aiso with Chicagos cooperation
in and out OF congress therefore the west
feels justified In insisting upon its turn
now, and upon the location q the next
great fair in Is commerciai metropolis.
Al executive committee Of 80 Of the lead
ing citizens OF Chicago was appointed.
Gov. Fifer and Senator Cullom were added
to the general committee and the mayor
was also authorized To add 10 the general
committee representatives CT the cities OF
the western and northwestern states in the
ratio of not exceeding one for each 1000
pODnlatinn
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
Shelby's Loss,

The most disastrous fire that ever visited
Shelby, occurred on the .rd inst. At II
O'Clock fire was discovered in the boiler
room Of George b. Getty's large lumb Der
mill An alarm was Immediately sounded,
and the fire department and citizens prompt
~ responded. With heavy wind from
the southwest it seemed for a time that the
town was doomed. but by heroic effort the
flames were got under control. The mill
was valued at $1,000, insured for 81 600
About o. coo dollars worth of lumber, one
barn and numerous articles Of less valuC
were destroyed. Sparks rom the blaze ig-
nited other buildings half a mile away. The
lumber, belonging mostly to Vince er Bros
and Rankin ~ Dewey of Shelby was piled
near the railroad track and ruined thirty
rods Of side and main track.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09

The Chicago world fair committee held
a meetip, gig TO devise ways and means
of securinf the coveted location OF the
wor a f9ir at Chic go. Mayor Cregier
was G ected chairman nd Thomas & ~
Neill secretary. over ohun1red leading
citizens aud millionaires OF Chicago We're
in attendance and the meeting was a most
eutnusias ic one. A resolution was adopted
recitiug that the recent centennial celeora-
ton ia New York received-very properly
and with Chicago's hear Y concurrence
the distinct recognition OF congress, and Of
the chief offeers Of the government, i'm
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09

y suit has been entered against the South
Fork fishing club Tor damages for loss OF
life and property occasiOned by the break
ing OF the dam above Johnstown May 81.
The suit is brought in Pittsburg, by the
widow and children OF John a. Little Of
Sewickley, drummer, who lost his life in
the Hurlbut house, Johnstown, by the
hood II is for damages for tho loss OF the
life OF MIR Little and asks for $4,000. The
defendants med are the millionaire own
ers of the Conemaugh reservoir. Altogeth-
err they number about % OF Pittsburgs
most wealthy and prominent citizens.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
\ snlt For SiO.oOo.Ooo.

Suit has been commenced In san Fran
cisco by counsel representing heirs in Hun
gary and IN Cleveland, O.. against tue
present holders OF tue estate of William
Leidesdortf, one of CIlifornia's pioneer
merchants. wl.' died in 1915. TIE estate is
now valued at $40, 100000 and comprises
some OF the most valuable business proper
" IN san rdn"isco. This property is held
under deeds from ex-United States Quar-
ternastcr Folsom, who was an intimate
friend oil Lei icsd rI, and bought property
from the administrator after LeidesdOrf
died in esta q
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09

The weekly crop bulletin places the
mean daily temperature for the week ending
August 3 at 3 degrees below the normal.
The average total rainfall was "a degrees
above the average. Ia some sections con.
siderable hail fell, and in ured growing
crops The weather has been generally
favorable TO crops, although cool nights
have somcweat retarded growing corn.
Whe threshng is in iull blast, and re
ports indicate that the berry is shrunken -
in some sections badly SO. Oats, potatoes
AID barley promise good crop.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
Pngrims Remembrrel.

A nation monument in honor of the Pill
grim Fathers WIS dedicated at Plymouth,
Mass, on the LIST inst. An immense con-
course OF people from all parts OF the state
witnessed the ceremonies. An eloquent ad-
dress was delivered by W. G. II. Breckin-
ridge of Kentucky. After the reading of a
poem by John Boyle % Reilly, addresses
were delivered by Lieut.. Gov. Bracket,
George +. Hoar, Hon. james G.. Blaine,
Henry Cabot Lodge and others
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
A widows Reward.

Mrs. Henrietta Smell, widow Of the late
Amos Q. Smell will pay 10000 reward for
the arrest and detention until identification
by the authorities of the city of Chicago, OF
w Is. Tascott, the supposed murderer of
her husband. The above reward will hold
good FOR twelve months from this date.
All communications TO be sent u Dewitt 6.
Cregier, mayor of the city of Chicago, or
a. j. Stone, 544 West Madison street.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09

Hogs-Light grades, a 3-G IS; rough
packing, 81 1904 %; mixed lots, 81 90
Jl; heavy packing and shipping lots,
- 2O6ei -. Cattle Good steady, SICpt %;
fair, - Gog} 30; inferior. dull, s:}0c3 40;
cows, 81 5000; stockers and feeders, S20o
2 80; Texas steers, s!(a2 20. Sneep-Na-
tives, good 10 choice, ~ - "a 80; poor TO
fair, 3 25@3 -; westerns and Texans, 50
al 20 lambs, 81 150j 20.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
SuL YiNors Eetnrn.

Two survivors Of the whaling bark Little
Ohio. from New Bedford, which was
wrecked Oct. ?, 1sSS, have reached San
Francisco. They state that on the evening
OF October terrific storm came up, which
caused the vessel to 90 TO pieces rapidly.
There were 33 men on board Of whom eight
survived. Most of them were frozen SO
stiff that they nix.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
Death Rate In rcasing.

The death rate at Johus own, Pa, is in
creasing wonderfully Of late and 1t is the
opinion OF the physicians that many OF the
citizens will break down completely. Some
VINO could AFFORD il have gone away for rest
but others IRE plodding along with weary
look and haggard face, evidence that the
terrible strd.u and mental torture IS under
mining their health.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
The Usual ThInrIn Detroit.

Herman Dieball and Lewis Little Of De
troit were out drinking on the evening Of
Aug. 3. They became involved in quar-
rel when Little picked up shovel and
struck Dieball over the head. and al ter Die
ball was down proceeded 60 pound him.
Diebal WAS taken home and died a few
hours later. Little was arrested and is
now held on a charge Of murder.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
starved tn Death.

Twin children belonging 10 the wife OF
one of the locked out miners died in Spring
Valley Ill, the other morning and the ply
sicians who attended them pronounced il a
clear case OF starv tiOn. The mother h q
but little food in the house and was unable
to provide sufficient nourishment Tor them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
a SI.ooo.ooo Failure

T.. & A. II. Batcheller of Boston the
largest boot and shoe dealers in this coun-
try, made an assignment July 80. Liabili-
ties amount 10 81 1000 and sssets are es-
tim ted 1T about that amount The leather
trade will no, suffer, as the firm paid cash
for most of its leather
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
Germany,s Emneror In EncIand.

EN- error William Of Germany arrived in
Por smouth, Eng. Aug. 2. lie was met at
the wharf by the Prince and Princess of
Wales and driven 20 the Osborn house,
where he was received by the Queen. An
immense throng OF people cheered the royal
party all along the way.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
Suspects Arraign . If.

The five men accused of completely in the
murder Of DR. Croniu-Coughlin, Beggs,
Woodruff, Kunze and o Sullivan-were ar
raigned July -. All pleaded not guilty.
In the case of Beggs, Coughlin, Woodruff
and kunze IA motion 10 quash the indict-
ments was made aud catered. The attor-
neys for . Sullivan filed a petition for "A
change Of venue, alleging that their clients
could not have fair trial before Judges
Hor on and HoWes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
The Public Debt.

The public debt statement shows an in.
crease during July of Sl,C41,3I5l. Total
debt less cash in the treasury, August /,
1883, si,00,6i3, $50 10 Total cash in the
treasury, as shown by the treasurer's gen
eral account, $j34, 1.3,023.44.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
Three Young Ladies Drowned.

Miss Emma Farrell, Anna McCabe and
Ollie McGll n, the first named OF Norway
and the other two OF Escanaba, were boat
ing i'm the Menomuee, near Norway, when
the boat became unmaRageabe and was
swept over tie falls. The young ladies
were drowned and their bodies have not
been recovered.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
Points to War.

The war min ster at Belgrade has order
ed all three of the military classes to mus
ter at once. The reason for the order is
that Bulgarian troops have been ordered TO
m - on the frontier aud Servia desires To
be prepared.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
CONDENSED STATE NEWS.

Hon Levi l.. Wilson, enc Of the most
prominent lawyers Of northern Michigan,
died In Caro- on the Bird inst.
A man named Scott was run over by a
freight train on the Central road in Bay
City the other evening and shockingly cut
10 pieces.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09

The state commanders Of number OF
states met in Chicago a few days ago, and
Endorsed the announced detcrmin ton u
discourage general attendance at the annu-
al encampment 10 be he'd in Milwaukee
next month, in view of the refusal Of the
railroads to make satisfactory rates.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
sullivan Arrested.

John l.. Sullivan, the pugilist, was ar
rested in New York few days ago on a
requsition rom Gov Lowry Of NJ ssissippi,
for lighting IN that state in violation of the
law. When arrested al the fight oo1ed out
of the brute, and he consented to 60 back
and take his medicine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
Dead Dervishes.

An engagement took place near Toeki,
Egypt. Aug. 3. The Deryish leader was
killed, and LEO followers killed and
wounded The Egyptian loss was slight.
Fifty standards were c. ptured by the
Egypti.ns.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09
Cooley WIN ssiok.

Judge Cooley, chairman of the inter state
commerce commission, says he will not re
sign his present position 10 accept a 81, 900
position rendered him by western rail.
road
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-07-18

vsEpor. and Is sbsrsicrs nos 10 be gala
mla by The critics II srpesn from sbia
"I5sshcp" ol~rly. While Isaisn commits
.lonsr. had bic daughter for canhdeutisl
secretary. nader liberal pay by The gorern.
nest Mr.. coimAn. oosnnissioner al ~.
riealisfs snd LATER secretary q the rev
department during Mr.. Clerelsna's AaEsm.
issssncn. bad rlse relatives 10 ofico under
him. Commissioner ssocklareer 81 the
lad ofscs iousd the place bonsnzs for
bis family. Of which eleven members found
easy ~oft spd gcod pay. Furthermore be.
presumably With bis battalion Of relatives.
wss allowed 10 retain the office and i,s
emolumenis Tor four months under Mr..
Hsrrison. Ssnsior Reagan, the Democrat.
10 wsr-hore Of Texas. bod bis vile enroll.
81 a. private secretary. With SO per day
psy from the government Add Mr. Tsni.
bee. Democratic refoimer in The house
from KsEtueky. had committee created
10 Investigate some alleged abuse sud cap.
ped The elimar by appointing LA son. a
school boy OF twelve or thirteen years. a.
clerk, with liberal compensation, There
is nothing criminal 10 all this. OF course.
bnt Il helps 10 show the absurdity aud the
hypocrisy 81 the light WASTED '.uepo,ism"
iaik aboai The present administration.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-07-18
The Home Marlet Club

We notice from the papers that Col.
Albert CLARK. laie editor Of the Rutland
Herald bas been appointed secretary Of the
Home Market Club Of Boston II such
Is the fact the appointment, is good one,
Col CLARK hos bad much experiences 10
newspaper work aud is thorough believer
10 the doctrine Of protection TO American
industries and American labor. aud the
Interests OF the organization vii! receive
careful attention at bis hands.
The design OF the Home arket Club
IL to collect Information in regard to the
workings OF the tariff. the comparative
wages Of the working people OF this conn
try aud free trade countries. the compare
tive cost OF living, the advantages that
accrue from preserving our own market
for our own labor and products, instead Of
throwing them open to competition With
other nations where wages are much lower
than here. This information is distribut-
ed among the people by means Of pam
phlets, and sometimes by way Of public
addresses.
That there is need OF this work is shown
by the fact that Boston has Tarii.Re.
form League that is actively at work in
the same manner with view to lowering
this tariff as fast as possible until We have
absolute free trade.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-07-18

w-ss OF The city Of. Ssn Frsnscisco ihan
Portland. Me-. 10 east Of thai poial The
governor I'D npi n m 10 he nrdaly elssed
that be bad been called upon 20 he the
chief ruler Of 20 great region bu, thai
or something else seemed 10 have made
him obllvious oi What one would bare
ibpagh, be should have remembered.
We did recall the fact ,hst be si one
period Of li. life. speni some time q, Man
chester but that any one Of the writer's
name ever lived there be bad 20 reeollec
iiuu.
Others. some Of whom well remember
him "a q student Of Barr and Burton Sem
issIy he bad iorgo,tep. but suppose IL
be bad not been 10 bosy with bis prepar
aiions 10 visit bis realm aud to view the
seals aud icebcrgs OF that region, be could
have hsd time TO refresh his memory.
The terrible accident q, Johnstown, Pa,
aud vicinity for q time seemed TO over
shadow all else in the current history Of
the coun,ry. Though nothing can make
up to the survivors the terrible loss they
have sustained. ia the thousands OF rcla
iiyes and friends who we're swept down 10
death in the awful surge that 10 brief
hour struck out OF existence a large and
iioufisbing town with its wealth OF treas
ures sud human life. yet like other grea.
calamities 1t has not been without some
compensation at least. In its afiordins
such an opportunity for the exercise o
the finest aud best traits of human feeling
The blow that broke 10 msuy hearts IN
the Conemaugh valley, sirnck achord that
yibrated TO the extremity Of the world
and brought responses of sympathy and
good viii. that while the great good OF
immediate relief was direct the indirect
advantage 10 its elevsting and educating
influence, teaching the iraternal relation
that should exist between members OF the
great human family. has been OF the most
incaleulabe advantage, II the world is
growing worse, as the pessimists will have
it, when in all history has it made BEL
ter record for itself for ''pesce and good
will' than this. This great weapon OF
destruction for years hung over the PEG.
Pile OF the Conemaush Valley. like the up"
raised weapon Of the death angel, the peo-
pie below all OF the time unaware OF their
impending danger like the inhabitants OF
the early world. who, when the Delnge
came were entirely unprepared.
How many more such cases careful
search throughout the country might re
veal? Perhaps many another happy COM
munity is today unconsciously awaiting
like destiny while the black doom above
is biding its terrible time
EQUINOX.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-07-18
STATE NEWS.

G. Il. Moore, proprietor of the Fall
Mountain house, ct Bellows Falls, while
cleaning revolver on Thursday, dis
charged the weapon, and the bullet, pass
| ing through the palm Of lis hand, entered
the leg of servant girl. The ball was
extracted; and no serious trouble is feared
in either case.
Ayers Hair Vigoi has long held the
first place, as hair. dressing, in the esti-
nation Of the public. Ladies find that
this preparation gives beautiful gloss to
the hair, and gentlemen use il to prevent
badness and cures humors in the scalp.
The graduating class Of Williams college
the present year is the only one in 35 years
that Vermont has not been represented
Words cannot express the gratitude
which people feel for the benefit done
them by the use OF Ayers Ssrsspsrilla.
Long standing cases Of rheumatism yield
10 this remedy, when all others fail to
give relief. This medicine thoroughly ex.
pels the poison from the blood.
J. w. Buel OF Orwell recently attempted
while on horseback TO drive bull, but the
animal turned on his horse and gored the
horse so that it died from the Injuries
The bull was afterward shot.
Buckingham's Dye for the Whjskers is
in one preparation, and never fails to color
the beard beautiful brown or black OF
natural shade.
Clarence Sears OF Bennington has been
promoted to engineer on the Bennington
& Rutland railway. He has served his
time rs fireman and now goes on the roll
OF tho force which runs extras, etc. This
will necessitste his living in Rutland.
JAMES PYLE'S PEARLINE is not .
soap, but Washing Compounds great
invention for saving toll and expense with.
out injury to the texture, color. or hands.
Pearline is the champion OF all compounds
for washing 10 hard or soft, hot or cole
water. and without soap. soda or other
preparations. In the families OF miners
machinists, plumbers, painters, printers
farmers and laborers, Pcarline is bless.
ing. 1t is equally eflicacious in washing
dishes. clothes or begrimmed hands.
The Bennington battle monument has
reached an altitude Of 1S6 feet. On the
Fourth a number Of ladies' and gentlemen
were conveyed 10 its summit, and under
the folds Of the star spsngled banner sang
patriotic songs and viewed revolutionary
grounds.