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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-05-08
England Wins.

A dispatch from Simla dated April 2S,
says: Gen. Graham's column on Saturday
last surprised force of about /, 900 Mani
puris who were entrenched behind earth
works. The British force cut OFF the
retreat Of the Manipuris and then charged
upon the entrenched position they
occupied. a severe hand-to-haud fight
followed. The enemy was completely
routed, losing 200 men. One British
officer was killed aud four officers were
wounded. The force advancing upon the
insurgents capital saw great fire, followed
by loud explosion in tho direction they
were going. When the different columns
met and entered Manipur, they found it 20
be totally deserted. The fire was ex-
planned by the explosion of the magazine
and the palace had beer wrecked and
stripped OF everything of value. A CHASTITY
sight was witnessed in an enclosure where
the heads OF Commissioner QuntOn and
others OF the English party were found.
The rejah, senaputty, princes and inhab-
itants had filed northeast by the only road
of escape shortly before the arrival of the
British, Saturdays engagement being the
final struggle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-05-08
AROUND THE STATE.
HAPPENINGS IN MICHIGAN OF
MORE OR LESS INTEREST.
How Biichigan Won the Intercoi-
iegtate Oratorical Contest at Ann
Arbor.
Oratorical Contests.

The first annual contest OF tho Northern
intercollegiate oratorical league was held
In university hall Ann Arbor Friday night
before fair sized audience. The contest
ants were the representatives of tue four
leading western colleges, Michigan,
Northwestern, Oberlin and w sconsin.
The judges were: Rev. III. A. Cleveland OF
indianapolis. Prof. AMI Atwater OF
Bloomington, Ill, Prof. John L. Griflths
of indianapolis, Mrs. Horace Hitchcock
and Hon. Alfred Russell OF Detroit and
Prof. S. III. Gallagher of Appleton, Wis.
The program was carried out completely.
All the orations were Of high order. Tho
decision of the judges was as follows: On
delivery. q Gormley of Ann Arbor 261.
Theodore Kronshage Of the university OF
Wisconsin POS. +. w. Quincy OF Oberlin
979, Mr. Adams of the Northwestern
university 27G;on thought aud composition,
Gormley 270. Kronshage 267 Quincy 23S,
Adams 255. When it became an assured
TACT that Michgan's representative had
won the day n scene of the widest enthus-
asm was exhibited. The students threw
5heir hats into the air. gave the college
,oll and rushing upon the stage placed
Sormley upon their shoulders The
positions secured in the contest are Us
oi!ows: Michigan. Northwestern, Wiscon-
iin aud Oborlin. The representatives and
heir friends were thoroughly satisfied
With the impartiality of the judges. Alter
he contest banquet was given the visit
ng students at Changers hall where an
mpromptu program OF toasts was carried
)ut.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-05-08
TO Provide for Wandering Jews.

a London dispatch says the Pail Mall
Gazette publishes tho details Of a scheme
by which Baron Hirs,h and other wealthy
and philanthropic Hebrews propose TO make
homes for the destitute Jews who have
been driven from Rus ala and Poland. The
increased str.ugcncy OF the regulations en-
forced by the United States authorities
against the admission Of pauper immigrants
has made il advisable to look elsewhere for
the desirable colonization facilities. 1t is
proposed TO buy an immense tract of unin-
hab.ted land in Australia or Brazil for the
purpose. Baron Hirsch has just had a
conference at Paris with prominent people
interested in charitable matters. and it is
expected that the Rothschilds will contrib
ute even more largely than the baron TO
the expenses Of the undertaking. The bar
on has offered TO devote SIS, 600 to the
work. The Gazette, in commenting upon
the project, says that if carried out, it will
relieve England Of the danger Of becoming
the dumping ground for destitute aliens of
all Europe as Il result Of the policy OF the
United States in excluding them. This
class OF immigrants are now reaching Eng
land at the rate of Is. 900 yearly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-05-08

Premier MERCER and his companions
have arrived ut Rome.
The Russian customs commission pro-
poses large increase in duties.
Spechts Ferry. small Illinois town,
was wiped out by Gre Monday night.
Calvin Sc CO. first raft, containing
10 drains, has left Kingston for Quebec.
a syndicate of Virg mans is building 10
cottages among the Thousand islands.
Samuel l.. Gerry, the we'll known artist,
died ct Boston Sunday, aged as years.
Elias 5. Terry, at ore time one Of tho
best known attorneys in tho west, died at
Washington Saturday.
A. L. Finlay Of Louisiana was elected
president of tho American pharmaceutical
ASSOCIATION at New Orleans Tuesday. The
next meeting will be held at Cresson, Pa.
the second Monday in September, lso2.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-05-08
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DEAD nv THE FLAMES.
Three Young Girls Lose Their Lives
I'm a Fire at New York.

Three young girls were burned TO death
and two other persons were badly burned at
a fire in fireworks factory in New York
Friday afternoon. The fire broke out In
the one story frame building No. 1902 Union
avenue, in Morrisiania. The building was
occupied by George Kreamer, mannfactur-
err of fireworks. The flames were starved
by an explosion of powder. They spread
rapidly and in few seconds the entire
building was afre Several alarms were
sent out but the fremen were powerless TO
save the building. Lille Hammond. ~
years old: Mary Lynch, II years old, and
Jennie Harnley, II years old, were caught
IN the burning building and burned to death
In sight of the crowd that had assembled to
watch the Gre. Another girl and man
were badly injured. The damage TO stock
and building amounts 10 SO, 600.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-05-08
Italy Not Satisfied.

Latest advices from Rome say that ii Is
asserted that the Marchcse Di Rudini
after several interviews with Baron Fava,
has decided upon the terms OF his answer
to Mr.. Blaine. which will be 10 this effect:
Italy will not rest satisfied with the
reasons given by the United States. The
question is one Of public rights, and public
rights demand reciprocal protection for the
subjects OF friendly powers. The Mar
cheese Di Rudini declares that civilized
nation would fail in its duties il it did not
demand indemnity for the families OF tho
murdered Italians and the arrest of the
assailantS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-05-08
Ex-Trcasurers of Wisconsin,.

a Milwaukee special says: Assistant
State Attorney-Genera Clancy was in this
city Wednesday To serve papers in three
new suits against ex-state treasurers. A
formal demand was made upon Mai. Henry
Baetz for $5l , 400, interest on public funds
which he is alleged TO have pocketed; upon
Ferdinand Kuehn for $50, 600, and upon
Richard Guenther for s95. 700. The do
mand is preliminary 10 the bringing of suits
to recover the amounts which the state
claims were earned by the public funds and
put into the private pockets of the treasur-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-05-08
oil ut Allegan.

At two o'c.ock Thursday morning the
lrillers at the oil well at Allegan found
he drill was about three feet into Tren-
on rock. They put down the bailer and
ound plenty Of oil. The depth is about
100 feet They drew three boilers of
il and then shut down. Tho directors
will meet TO determine upon pro-
ceilings. This is much better showing
han in the we'll bored three years ago,
alf mile distant. Other parties have
luce then covered thousands Of acres with
il leases and will now bore. Some of the
esecs wero here waiting results. Experts
ay the we'll is good for ~ barrels daily
lSt as it now stands.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-05-08
Uun'r Irndc IsrNir.y.

NEW YoBK, May 4.--R. g. Dun & Cos
weekly review OF trade says: business Is
large in volume and sustained by general
confidence n 20 the future. Wheat and
four exports from atlantic ports continue
far behind NOSE OF last year. and while
reports OF foreign crop prospects are not
favorable, their Is really no reas n to an
ticipate any shortage OF unusual demand
from abroad, prior TO the close OF the cur
rent crop year. The possible demand next
year has to meet 1t an exceptionally favor
able crop outlook.
The business failures occurring through
out the country during tic lat seven days
number $50. as compared with a total OF
247 last week. For the corresponding week
of last year the figures were eli.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-05-08
MICHIGAN STATE ITEMS.

Gov. Winans is now a grandfather, a
aughter having been born to his son on
thursday.
John Lahan, the oldest man in Sanlac
ounty. supposed to bc over 90 years old,
led Sunday.
Over $3.50, 600 worth Of lumber in the
aginaw bay section has been burned dur
az the past week.
Mt. Pleasant had fire Monday that
lrned blacksmith shop aud small house
it'll loss of 81, 500.
Henry Rosa's house near Miner Lake,
llegan county, burned Monday; loss
200. insured for $500.
John johnson. tho Reed City man injur-
by the bursting of an emery wheel died
his injuries Thursday.
bunties in the state whose every township
cut by line OF railroad.
A mad dog ran amuck In Bay City and
&C man was bitten. No serious results
c feared and the dog was killed.
The election Of Frank Hearn, democrat,
the council Of Ann Arbor Monday, gives
c democrats control OF that board.
Gov. Winans has settled it, aud Judge
itchell of Port Huron will be appointed
preside over the new Thirty first cir
it.
Lennon had its first fire Monday morn
&, when the hotel and saloon Of William
gyer went up in smoke. Loss about
200.
L. Cory Sc co. s shingle riill ut Harrison
rned Wednesday with loss OF 81, 500
which there was an insurance for
900.
An Armada man named Z. ID. Cutchcr
ants TO compete with any man in Mich
IN in an all round athletic contest for
90 a side.
Hancocl1's oaly hotel, the Northwestern,
s been closed, owinS-yos. that's just it;
cres so much owing that the creditors
ut up the place.
Gen. d. b. Anger Of Charlotte has been
pointed national bank examiner and
II start in on his new business in Ten
ssce. within few days.
John Howard. alias William Wilson,
lch sought for criminal. was captured in
,catur Monday, but escaped from tho
icers and is still at large.
Some boys smoking set fire 10 William
,gier's barn at Monroe. Monday. There
Is no insurance, and the 81, 900 wrapped
in the building is all gone.
There is strike in tho Monitor mine.
IN county, and the men have grown tired
working for nothing and quit after doing
is sort of thing five months.
Al Sparks, 90 years old, was run over at
, Grand Rapids & Indiana crossing,
and Rapids. Monday, and will die. The
wheels cut of both his legs
The Chicago & West Michigan engineers
surveying line from ii ghland Park
Grand Haven, and will start the cars
CT the new road about July |.
Prof. Henry Thurtell of the Michigan
ricultural college, had his jaw bone
oxen while playing ball last week. He
es not like base ball any more.
Frank McCribbon, brakeman on the
int & Pere Marquette road, was killed
ar Baldwin Wednesday night, by falling
Che cars. lie leaves a family.
Tho Marquette Masons Rave placed a
attract for $500 worth Of electric wiring
their new hall They with over 100
nps of the incandescent pattern.
Mrs. Manson A. Farrar OF Richmond,
lthcr of Adjt Gen. Farrar, died Monday
INT OF apoplexy. She was 16 years ole
d had lived in the town 26 years.
The Marquette e. Pressure Isle railway
mpany will have power supplied by q
) ton Hamilton -Corliss engine. The fly
hecl OF this engine Weighs five tons.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-05-08
Good for Crops.

The weather reports from Montana,
Dakota, northern Minnesota and upper
Michigan show during the past four days
the warmest weather en- record for this
season Of the year. This is especially
favorable for crops at this time as the sea-
son has been quite backward.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-05-08

The house committee on agricultural col
lege has reported favorably the bill OF Mr..
+. II. Smith, appropriatng $50, go to the
agricultural college for various improve
ments and repairs to buildings, and for the
support and enlargement OF the various
special and general departments of that in
stltution.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-05-08

The following nominations made by Gov.
VIII ans were confirmed in executive ses-
sion Tuesday morning: As members of the
board of control Of the NJ chigan mining
school--Hon. Peter White, Marquette;
James x. Cooper. Hancock, for six years
from June 9, 1891; and Hon. Jay A. Hub.
bell of Houghton TO fill vacancy. AS in
spectors of the Michigan military academy
for the year 1S9l-Hon. Wellington r.
Burt, Saginaw; NJ. A Aldrich, Grand
Rapids; DIR. II. +. Lyster, Detroit; Dan
iel IL. Ball, Marquette, and Hon. j. w.
Giddings Cadillac.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-05-08

The bill 20 punish fraudulent entries and
practices in speed contests has passed
without opposition. 1t provides that any
one who enters for co mpeution in race
any horse under an assumed name, out Of
its class, shall be imprisoned for term OF
three years or fined Il, O0o. The bill is
indorsed by the National trottins associa-
ton.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-05-08

Senator Withington's civil service bill
was shelyed in the senate Tuesday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-05-08

Representative Henzes pet bill restor-
ing the death penalty for murder has been
given its quietus in the house. Mr.. Henze,
with unusual discretion spoke very briefly
when the bill came up for final passage.
Representative Clapp OF Calhoun was
loaded with an elaborate argument against
the bill and consumed nearly an hour,
while Representative Chisholm, the pat
rons Of industry leader, ended tue debate
with a biblical argument in favor Of capital
punishment. The bill fell only seven votes
short Of the required 81, the vote stand
ing IA ayes TO "a noes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-05-08

a petition from Alfred Russell, Don NJ.
Dickinson and 100 others, members OF the
Wayne county bar. was presented in the
house Tuesday. asking for two additional
judges in the thru judicial circuit
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-05-08

Chairman Wendell of the committee on
education has reported fayorably the bill Of
Mr.. Virgins for uniform text hooks in the
public schools. 1t provides that the books
shall not be changed except at fve-year
periods. The state board of education
IS TO agree upon the list of books and invite
proposals from publishers TO supply them
to the schools. Those who receive the
contract will have the privilege OF furnish
ing all the schools for a period of five
years, or until new contract is let.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-05-08

The senate has passed the Miner bill re-
curing that presidential electors shall DO
elected by congress .onal districts. BY the
aid OF an amendment tackled on in the SEN
ate the state is divided into eastern and
western districts for the election of two
electors at large. The vote on final pass
age stood Is TO II.
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not of his own race as inferior beinRs-bar-
barians, in fact, and it would be of the
greatest assistance to our brothers enter
prise if my grandfather were to know of the
affinity between them"
You do not think him capable of proving
false to my brother2" said Catherine, trem
bling.
No" answered Leila, firmly. II will
tell you in all candor that he does not love
the stranger, but he is too high-principled
ever to betray him. He is a man who
would voluntarily meet his W death with
those he might have led into danger"
You brighten me-" said Catherine. "It
is the nightmare which has haunted
me since this secret work was COM
menced. While the work was being done
in open daylight there were risks and dam
gers. it is true, but nothing to compare
with the present uncertainty. What may
not nave happened to them in those un-
derground passages? The absence of air,
the danger from fire or water, imprison-
mant, without hope of succor-it is awful
to think of it!'
"Dear Catherine" said Leila, quite
moved, "calm yourself. | implore you. BE
brave. If it is as you fear. and dangers
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CHAPTER *.
FRESH VICTIMS.

After a sleep of four or five hours, Maui
rice awoke refreshed and inspired.
"Aristomeno," he said to his companion,
81 am convinced that we have arrived al
the very center and heart of the labyrinth
We shall surely find an exit near here. My
plan is now to turn back. ! felt certain
that the sanctuary faced toward the east,
and events have proved me right. ! am
now inclined to think that the entrance will
be found in q direction Numerically oppo-
site, just as in churches and cathedrals the
main door faces tho altar"
"Thnt seems probable, sir" replied Gar
garidi, who was in great good humor
after his meal. An exclamation of annoy
apce from Maurice interrupted him
He noticed that his lamp was
burning very feebly and needed
replenishment. Gargaridi plunged his
hand into his basket and produced, with
great pride, n box of matches and Il half
score of candles. They would give light
enough for sixty hour Mt least, though
great economy must DO used.
"Well.' said Maurice, ''let us be moving.
We shnll find nothing by remaining here.
We must try and discover a gallery running
due west. II my theory is worth anything,
the door lies in that direction"
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fore them. Then he lay down and silently
watched them, ready to obey theiI slightest
wish or order.
II wish those excavations could last for
everl'' cried Leila sudaenlv.
ID your" %proteste '"therine gayly.
'For my part, life has hardly worth
living since the expl0.t began. Oh.
Leila, excuse my nervous ~,a.bts, but more
than once IhRve asked mysell If your grand
father has acted wisely in this, and l CON
fess to you that if could have dissuaded
Maurice from following him / would have
done TO-"
"What do YOU fear?" said Leila: "Gou-
cha-Nichin is prudent. He knows every-
thing. He will not lose his way, be sue,
and without him your brother could have
done nothing. The best thing, indeed the
only thing for us to do, is to wait pa
%tiently."
'If he would only have taken me wit
him. sighed Catherine; "these expedition
by night fill me with uneasiness: it is &c
hard to rest idle and be doing nothing whit
others may be in danger"
Come, dear Catherine" said Leila,
stake a little of my philosophy. Compare
Nv" Va NV tAA ikAiSlASS ~
the whole life of stagnation and nothing
ness which 80 many women have to lead
Believe me, it is better to put up with a few
moments of uncertainty than to be a hin
drance, perhaps, to your brothers work
You know how wise he is; why not obey
him cheerfully, then?
You are a good and sensible girl, Leila
cried Catherine, embracing her. after
all, what is the use of distressing ones sci
without a cause? Let us say no more about
1t, but try and think how We can best pas
the hours away"
"What shall we do then?" said Leila, de
lighted at her friends change of thought,
How can wc amuse oIrselVes!"
"If Leila wishes.' broke in little Hassan,
''shs can tell you some beautiful stories;
Just as good as the Thousand and On.
Nights.'"
"a story!"' cried Catherine, enthusiastic
ally. Capital! There is nothing | should
enjoy more. Quick, Leila, dear: do tell
me n story"
"Willingly,' said Leila; "but l warn you
that Master Hassan has exaggerated my
powers. What shall | tell you? Would
you care to hear The Turning Stone?'"
THE very one answered GATHERINGS; ~
am all attention"
There was once" began Leila, "a very
powerful monarch, a brave and valiant
warrior. Having conquered and subdued
all the surrounding nations and carried
away, az the spoils of war. all the treasures
that they possessed, this monarch found
himself SO rich that he did not know what
to do with all his gold and wealth; indeed,
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THE monarch was more puzzled and an
noyed than ever. But still he was not
beaten, and, after some days of reflection,
hit upon a new expedient.
HE called his only daughter to him, n
maiden OF exceeding beauty. 4 am going,'
ne said, to issue a proclamation that all
the young mon of my kingdom shall pass
before you and relate to you the exploits
each has accomplished. The one who can
boast of tho most extraordinary deed shall
be your husband and my heir. As soon AZ
the robber whom / seek shall have BETRAYED
himself you must reach out your hand and
lay hold of his arm. SO shall he be deliver
ed up to JUSTICE
"Ihe princess, obedient to her fathers or
ders. clothed horself in her richest gar
ments and sat at her window. The Young
men, passing before in turn, related to her
the chief exploits OF their lives.
The robber did not hesitate to tnke
his turn; he boldly told her how no had
recovered his brothers. body. and all
his extraordinary history. Then the
princess reached forth her hand and seized
his arm. Bat oh! great surprise. While
she 80 held him he slipped away from her
and retired. The arm was a false one which
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all his days and nights were rendered mis-
cradle by his constant fear of being robbed.
To remedy this he sent for his architect and
instructed him to build, with the utmost
secrecy, an underground chamber for his
treasures which should be known only to
himself. Thenceforth he was able to sleep
without the constant dread of robbery, and
his greatest pleasure was to repair to the
vault quite alone and count and handle the
heaps Of gold and treasure.
Nov, the architect had been unable to
resist the desire to reserve for himself, also
an entrance to the vault, that he, too,
might feast his eyes upon its contents, and
80, unknown to the king, he had made
another opening, invisible to all eyes but
his own. The outside wall of the palace
was formed of immense blocks of polished
stone. With the aid of an ingenious
mechanism, the exact position and secret
of which he alone knew, one of these blocks
of stone would revolve and give access to
tho vault. When once inside, it was neces-
sary to be acquainted with another secret
spring i'll order to make ones way out
again.
"One day the architect, now full of years,
felt that death was coming to him, and
calling his two sons to his bedside, he con-