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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
TROUBLE FOR CHINA.
CANNOT on WILL NOT PROTECT
FOREIGNERS LIVES.
Salisbury said 10 be Responsible Tor
the uityIcne observation-disclosures
Floods I'm Spain.--Foreign Notes.

The Berlin correspondent of the Stand
ard of London, telegraphs that the Ger
man foreign Office has been receiving ais
quoting news from China within the last
day or so. China, according 10 these adj
vices, is unable TO fulfill her promise made
TO the representatives of the powers that
she would punish those who were impl-
Gated in the recent outrages upon foreign
ers and their property and that she would
in the future protect foreign residents from
injury. IL is added that the rumors circu-
lated in several quarters TO the effect that
France and Russia would not take part In
any joint action on the part OF the COM
bined fleets 5hould it be decided that such
step is necessary is pronounced TO be un-
true. IL is also asserted that there is no
doubt that Germany VIII increase the
number OF her warships now in Chinese
waters and that she will be prepared TO
take strong measures should they be need
ed TO protect German subjects or their
property or should she be called upon TO
take an active part in naval demonstra-
ton against China.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
IN FOREIGN LANDS.

Carmen Silva, the queen OF Roumania.
who has been critically i'll, is now improv-
ing.
Gen. Franklin I. Flint, who died in
Chicago last week served 40 years in the
regular army.
The London Standards Odessa CORES
poudent says that during the coming five
weeks 10, 900 troops viii be conveyed by
the Russian volunteer fleet from Batoum
TO Sebastopol and Odessa.
Commander a. G.. Kellogg. u. S. ",
and lately on duty at League Island navy
yard. has developed brain trouble which a
board of physicians says units him for ac-
tive duty. He has been removed to Wash
ington to be cared for at ST. Elizabeth
asylum.
Communications received from Paris say
the Chinese charge d'affaires has visited
foreign minister Rbot, and, after inform
| ing him that China recognized that the
measures hitherto taken to protect Europ-
| cans in China were insufficient. assured
him that negligent mandarins would bo
dismissed and the rioters punished He
| added that six of the latter have already
been hanged. 1t is feared, however, that
these promises will remain a dead letter.
The East Indian government has chosen
a year old relative of the ex-maharajah
as the rajah Of Manipur. A British officer
will administer affairs during his minority.
The Consuegra river in Spain has over
flowed its banks In the province OF Toledo
and at least 1000 people have been
drowned. Crops have been destroyed and
great desolation prevails. Since the river
has subsidized hundreds of dead bodies are
being found constantly aud many OF them
remained unburied for several DAYS be-
cause the remaining populace arc unable to
bury them as rapidly as found. Heart
rending scenes are witnessed at every
point. A national relief is being formed
and unless immediate help is given greater
loss OF life will follow.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
LOVE GROWN COLD.
A CHICAGO MAiDGN VERY FREE
WITH HER AFFECTIONS.
Falls i'm Love, II stinely Married,
Takes "A Trip Ia Europe and Gets ~
Divorce; All In Three Months.
She Loves Sensniions.

"A short time ago "A sensation was Great
ed IN Chicago social circles by the announces
ment that +. Lee Rust, son OF millionaire
lumbernan. w. A. Rust of Eau Claire,
Wis, had been clandesthely welded To
Miss Gertrude w. Potter, daughter of ..
w. Potter, president OF the Illinois steel
company of Chicago, at Lake Geneva,
Wis, June q. Another sensation was
created last week when il was announced
that on petition of young Rusts father.
and with the consent of the bridc-and
presumably with the concurrence of the
parents Of both of the young people-Judge
Horton, sitting privately, had entered a
decree declaring the marriage null and
void. The grounds on which the decree
was granted We're that the groom was a
minor and had contracted the alliance
without knowledge or consent of his par
ents. The young couple recently returned
from trip 10 Europe in company with the
brides mother, though it is claimed that
the fact of their marriage was not known
TO the parents OF either. Miss Potter is
the heroine of several romances. Two or
three years ago she had love affair with
newsboy named Dunnivant. The boy
was afterwards sent TO the state penitenti-
airy on conviction for theft. He claimed
that he was innocent and that his convic-
ton was the result of a conspiracy TO
break Off his affair with Miss Potter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
THEY DUG A TUNNEL.
AZ Least the Esig 'Uns Get the cream
All 90 Themselves.

The ceremonies connected with the open
inc of the great international tunnel under
the st Clair river at Port Huron began
Friday evening with banquet gwen ny
the citizens of Port Huron TO Sir Henry
TYLER. president, Mr. l.. j. Sergeant gem
eral manager: and Mr.. Joseph HoDson,
chief engineer of the St Clair tunnel coul-
pany. and TO their guests, which Included
a number of distinguished gentlemen from
Canada and tie United States Inc tao'es
were spread in the Huron house. the pro-
pretor. Mr.. Knill having decorated the
dining hall with great taste, ana proVloeo
a most enjoyable feast Mayor j. -. NC
Twain. of Port Huron, pres .ded, ana hep
resentatives Wellman, Henry Howard, i.
l.. Wells and ex-Mayor O'Neill ohiclaled
as members of the reception CONN ittec.
At the close of the dinner, speeches were IA
order Mr. McIlwain acting as toast master.
Among the speakers were Sir Henry
TYLER. Gov. Wipans, Congressman Whit
ing, O'Brien j. Atkinson, OF Fort Gratiot,
Gen. Hartsuff and Maj. Boynton. OF Port
Huron On Saturday occurred the formal
inauguration OF the opening OF the tunnel
which was attended by many Invited
prominent guests from the United States
and Canada. train conveyed the party
from Sarnia to Port Huron where they
were met by delegation OF citizens and
memorial was presented 10 Sir Henry Ty-
Ter by the mayor On the return TO Sarnia
grand banquet was spread and the tunnel
thrown open 10 the public for the day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
[CHIGAN MURDERS.
Y CITY BRUTE MURDERS HIS
SIxTEEN-YEAR- WIFE.
Extremely Jealous Nature and
Uncomfortable Temper the Cause
Of the Terrible Affair.
iiIed mi. Bride of Two Months.

Killed Ills Bride of Two Months.
lr. and Mrs. Alex Nevcau were mar
| in Bay CITY July ID last. The former
+, 80 years of age whilo the latter was
Y 10. AS is usual in marriages where
bside is so young Mrs. Neveau bad
d work performing the household
les devolving upon her. Besides
yeau was OF an extremely jealous dis
ition, so much SO that he is said TO nave
Used TO allow his bride TO dance with
OF the guests on the wedding night.
: objected TO her being in any body's
1pany other than his own and even re-
ed TO allow her TO visit her mother.
ny quarrels was the result. A short
ago Neveau Il rev his wife out OF
MS and she vent back TO her mothers.
rcpented, however, and after much
aiding on his part she returned, but Bit
quarreis continued to take PACE, and
esday morning. while Mrs. Nr~rau was
parng breakfast some triviai matter
used her husbands ire and in blind
% he placed revolver TO her right
nple and fired. She turned TO run when
/, brute fired another shot which entered
victims back. coming out near the
yd. She ran 10 her room, fell on her
4 aud expired. Neveau, seeing his
ody deed was done, placed the revolver
bis left temple and fired, the bullet
ming out over his right ear.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
a Sl5nycry BARBER.

a. Fox, OF louia, called on Chief of Po-
% Winney, OF jackson, last week and
id that his young daughter Lille had
IN away from home with "a young barber
,med Ralph SkcllInger, who already has
wife at lonia, and that Skellinger and
10 girl were in jackson. The officers be-
IN search, aud found Skellinger. who
I'D been employed as a barber at the
.ibbard house. He was arrested, and the
iri returned TO her bereaved father, who
,ok her home. Later the officers conclud-
1 TO remove the young scdpegrace from
nc police station TO the Jail, and he was
iken into the corridor to receive the hand
lffs. He saw chance to obtain his lib
rty, and dashed for the door, upsetting a
number or officers and do1giug the chief
nd captain. His escape was a grand sue
psc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
Was IL Salisbury Doingss

The Mitylene sensat on has died out,
but it has left an uneasy feeling behind it.
The island was not seized by England, but
the maneuvering of force OF blue jackets
on the shore and the presence of British
war ships in the immediate vicinity are
not denied. The attempt TO make the
story out 10 be a mere stock obbing can
ard has fallen fat. The stock iobbers in
vented nothing. but were themselves in
fuenced by the same statements that reach
ed the general public and which originated
with the consuls OF the various powers on
the spot. 1t is on Lord Salisbury, not on
the spectators. that the blame
should rest, for the naval demon
stration, which undoubtedly took place, was
evidently intended as blur to France and
Russia and to produce just the effect it did
on the public mind Of Europe. The Incl
dent has served to draw attention to the
closeness of the relations between England
and Italy. There is evidently an explicit
understanding between them about pre-
serving the status quo in the Mediterra-
mean.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
4 Strange sad Accident.

A peculiarly sad and strange accident
occurred at the farm house of John Baum
chen. two miles from Rush City, Mimi.
Tuesday morning. Mrs. Baumchen died
the day before and was prepared for bur-
i'll in her coffin in the house. Mrs. Potter,
Baumchen's, sister put boiler on the stove
partly filled with what she supposed was
water, but which proved to be kerosene.
The oil soon exploded. setting fire to the
house. The body was badly burned before
1t could be rescued and the three sons were
seriously scorched in rescu!ng il. Baum
chen was asleep and had 10 jump from an
upstairs window, while Miss Lizzie Stem
ger, the nurse, was badly injured by jump
ing from tue second story. The house
was consumed with all its contents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25

Three painters on their way TO work at
,tonville, near Port Huron. heard cries
help murder" etc. coming from a
use near that place, occupied by Thelo
me. farmer. They investigated ana
Ind Kyne pounding his wife over the
ad. They caused him TO desist and with
itterings he went into another room
iere he got a shot gun and returning
lptied the contests into the breast Of
ssley Mcdonald. one OF the men.
,Donald staggered outside and
dead on the doorstep Kyne then
,aped TO the woods taking his gun with
n. Sheriff Bernatz, of Port Huron, or
nized posse and searched the sur
IHding woods. After search of about
o hours they found Kyne about four
les from Port Huron. He resisted ar
st but was overpowered before he could
9 his gun. The guards came up at that
nc aud the entire party, with their pris-
or, took the +. & Il. NJ. train for that
". Talk of lynching was plentiful in
prt Huron and it was with the utmost
re that the prisoner kept from the crowds
lich througed the streets.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
Russian Prison officials Sentenced.

Horn BILE disclosures were made at re-
cent trial in kieff, arising from the death
of prisoner named DrjankoH in Jail. The
post norton examination on the body
showed that the man had been horribly
bruised, IL OF his ribs being broken. At
the trial the warders confessed that, by
order of Inspector Morozon, they had
beaten the deceased with sticks ard stones
wrapped in rags and declared that such
castgation was common. The evidence
given was. in fact of nature TO make
ones hair stand up on end. Six warders
weie sentenced TO hard labor, while In
spector Morozof, was sentenced TO exile in
Siberia and the loss OF civil rights. Moro2-
of, however has eluded the police and fed
10 America
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
The Grim Reaper Among the Indians

A government inspector who has Just
arrived at Guthrie. q. T., from the Chey-
enc and Arapahoe Indian reservations tells
of large number of strange deaths among
the members of these tribes. For nearly
q week they have been holding a grand
dance on the Washita river. They dance
all night and during the day feast on mel
ons, both green and ripe. During the past
two days nearly 100 OF the Indians have
fallen unconsc Gus during the dance and
fully half of them have died. Scores OF
other are very sick. The dance was start
ed 10y the Indians TO appease the evil sp rit
and drive away "A malarial fever which has
been prevalent among the tribes all sum-
mer, causing the death of several hundred
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25

A Paris correspondent says The whole
press OF this city condemns Emperor VIII
liam's recent speech at Erfurt in which
he alluded TO Napoleon |. as the "Corsican
parveuu." LParis says; This violent
attack on a man OF genius and greatness
like Napoleon will have no diplomatic re-
suits. j. simply reveals the character Of a
monarch who seizes every occasion to re-
vile France anu hastens the reganche. -
La France says: This time it is not we
who can be accused of talking of revenge.
II is the German emperor, who reminds US
that armies are things of day. His re-
marks are an impudent outrage on the pa
triotism Of u great people.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
MEN AND THINGS.

Ashland Wis. suffered severely from a
wind and hail storm Monday.
The lower house of the Tennessee legis-
lature has passed bill making prize
fighting felony.
Several more human bodies have been
found at the scene of the Park Place dis
aster in New York.
Ten thousand people witnessed the dedi-
cat on of the soldiers and sailors monu-
ment at Yonlters, \. y.
Rev. DR.. Edward Eggleston, the novel
ist, married Miss Fannie Goode, of
Marion, Ind, yesterday.
Two freight trains collded near AL
toona, Pa, Monday, and both engines and
seven cars were wrecked.
Two elevators and tho electric light
works at Hastings, Mimi, burned last
Thursday, causing a loss of 800, 600.
The funeral of DR.. George b. Loring,
ex-United States minister TO Portugal
took place at Salem, Mass, last Thursday.
The payments by tae treasury depart
ment on account OF pensions so far during
the month OF September aggregate So, 557. =
900.
Ex-Congressman r. II. M. Davidson
as been appo nted United States senator
from Florida by the governor, 10 succeed
Call.
/ A New York Central special train ran
being at rate Of more than "a mile a
minute.
At Northeast, Md, Monday. Percy
~ IL l-s1t n L.
cousin, Harry Price. Carr supposed the
gun wasn't loaded.
Edward Albertson the defaulting secre
tary of the Fidelity trust company, of Ta-
coma. Wash, and Fred Chandler, his ac-
complice have been captured.
! Joseph England, a wealthy farmer of
Topeka. KS, was found dead in well at
his barn Monday. 1t was supposed that
he fell "a while drawing water.
The motion for a new trial :or Col. II.
Clay King, who murdered David II. Pos
ten at Memphis, Tenn, last March. has
been denied and he will be banged Novem-
Der q.
Nine ice houses were burned at Indian
apolis, Ind. Monday night. Two were
filled with ice. The loss will reach $780,
OOO about half OF which is covered up in
surance. The fire was started by John
Zerbert aged o, who is now under arrest
He says big boy coaxed him TO light
some loose hay with match given him.
and when he tried TO put out the flame the
big boy would not let him.
The democrats of New York have Sc
lected Roswell Il. Flower to head the state
ticket this fall The other nominees are:
Lieutenant governor. w. L. Sheehan, OF
Buffalo; secretary of state Hon. Frank
Rice, Of Ontario county; comptroller,
Frank Campbell, OF Bath; attorney gen
eral, Simon w. Rosondale, of Albany;
treasurer, Elliott Danforth; engineer and
surveyor, J. ID. Schenck, of Rensselaer,.
The following is the ticket nominated by
the Massachusetts, republicans: For gov
vernon, Charles III. Allen; lieutepant-gov-
ernor William G.. Hale. of Springfield; sec
rotary of state. William G.. DIN. of Bos
ton; treasurer. George A. Marden; attor
y-general. Albert L. Pills6ury, auditor
J. w. KimbalL
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
On the Field OF Honah, sab:

a probably fatal duel occurred in the
northern end OF Pipestone county, Mlnn.
Tom Allerton and James Arrowsmlth have
been enemies Tor years. SATURDAY they
had "A personal encounter ard "Wednesday
they met again and fought a duel with
swords. They are both expert swords
men and fought hcrcely, but so equally
matched were they that for some time only
slight wounds were inflicted. Suddenly
Allerton dropped his sword. when Arrow
smith sprang forward, clcaving the left
side of MS antagonists head open. lie at
once quit the scene OF the encounter, though
he subsequently gave himself up to the
sheriff. Allerton is not expected TO live
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25

The Beasley- feud at Salvisa,
KY, is assuming proportions that may in
all probability result in more bloodshed.
Constable Granville Curren had succeeded
in arresting the three Beasleys John,
Owen and Bill-when other brothers and
relatives, with shotguns and pistols leveled
and cooked on the constable, took his
prisoners from him. The Jordon family,
six or seven in number, have also armed
themselves and have declared that they
will be revenged or the law shall be en-
forced for the bloody and cowardly assassin
alton of their brother. The sheriff has
asked for troops and the governor has re-
piled that he has the right TO summon the
whole county.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
Genuine American Tin Plate.

Piqua, o., has the distinction of having
the first mandatory in that state to turn
out the pure American tin plate. The
Piqua rolling mill received an invoice of
pig TIN mined in the Temescal mines, San
Bernardino county, Cal, and attached 10
the bill of lading was the affidavit of the
clerk OF the court OF that county making
oath to the fact that the tin was dug from
the Temescal mines. This invoice is for
use in the galvani2ing and timing depart
ment of the Cincinnati corrugating COM
pany OF Piqua. The sheet iron used will
be rolled by the Piqua rolling mill, aud the
timing done by the corrugating company.
The skeptics on the question can now take
to the woods. The Piqua tin will be
strictly American tin--the sheet iron
rolled in Piqua. the tin dug from the Cali
fornia mines and coated in Piqua.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
Tnir,y-Threo Degree 1sasona.

The thrty-three degree masons who
have been in session at Boston have elected
the following officers: NJ. Il. sovereign
grand commander. Henry l.. Palmer; past
grand lieutenant commander. Charles Levi
Woodbury.; grand minister OF state. Samuel
Crocller, Lawrence; grand treasurer gen
eral. Newton ID. ArIold, OF Prov dence;
grand secretary general, Clinton Freeman
Paige: grand master of archives, Louis Il
Paige; grand master general of c., Robert
Emmett Paterson; grand standard bearer.
William II. Highly; grand captain of guard,
Gen. Otis Tyler: grand assistant secretary
general, Albert Il. Morarity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
Attempted 10 Cremate an aged Couple

A diabolical attempt the cremate an aged
couple has come to light at Fort Wayne,
Ind. and has created profound sensation.
A cowshed in the rear of the cottage of
the venerable jeremiah Foley was discov-
cred to be on fire. the other night. The
flames were distinguished after slight dam
age has been sustained. The fire was
thought to have been Of an incendiary
origin. The next morning the back steps
and the back door of the Foley house in
close proximity to the cowshed were found
TO have been well saturated with coal oil.
The old people Were not aware that they
had an enemy in the world. They have
two sons who are reputable workingmen.
The police are working upon clews that
may lead to a startling sensation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25

Another gang OF counterfeite rs has been
unearthed at Kansas City. Mrs. l.. $.
Mason and George f.. Neil are under ar
rest an q full stock of material for max
ing spurious coin has teen seized.
The Colcine window glass works at Fos-
toria. Ohio, the largest in the United
States with one exception burned Tuesday
night The loss is S25. 600 with no insur-
auce. The same works burned about
seven months ago. Secretary OF the
Treasury Foster was the principal owner.
The hosiery factory of Klein s. Sens, at
Cincinnati. burned Tuesday morning. The
loss is $50. 600 with insurance covering the
loss. Chief Hughes OF the fire department
was badly cut ia the face by falling glasa
and was removed to his home. Mrs. Col
onel William Sellers, who left her home
near by, fearing that her house would
burn, died suddenly of heart disesse
aggravated by the excitement
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25

The Peters & Morrison saw mill at
|Menominee was destroyed by fire Thurs
Hay morning. The establishment has not
been in operation since the failure of X.
q. Peters last fall, and the fire is thought
10 be the work OF an incendiary. The mill
was built in 1888 and cost $40, 900. 1t
was purchased last spring in trust by a
company OF capitalists for sl2, 900 for the
e., NJ. a. S. w. X. X. Co., the location to
be used for the proposed ore docks to be
built by that corporation. The property
|was insured for 1000, which only part-
ally covers the loss.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
TRAIN ROBBERS AGAIN.
This Time I'm Indian Territory and
They Make "a Good Haul.

The Missouri, Kansas & Texas south
bound passenger train was held up and the
express car robbed mt $3.50 Wednesday
night at Lcllaette. four miles north OF
Wagner, /. II. The robbers covered the
train officials with their pistols and two of
their number entered the express car.
They ordered the expressmaD TO open the
large steel safe which he was unable to do
and it took considerable arguing before he
could convince the robbers of his utter in
ability to comply. They thereupon dumped
the small iron chest which contained go
$50, cut Of the express car door. and,
breaking it open, took the entire amount.
They made no attempt To rob the passen-
gers, and there was but one shot fired.
The robbers were masked with red flannel
masks. and after completing the job took
TO the woods with their booty.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
Weekly Review OF Trade.

NEW YORK, Sept. ar. C.. Dun & Co.'S
weekly review of trade says: Tho not wealth
CT at the west is worth 10 tho country mil
lions every day Wi,hmoneY com ng for
stocks and bonds. as II as for wheat a-i
cotton and with liquidation OF farming
indebteCn. s. the 2. oSY Gets for business this
fall arc unusually bright. It. Is especially
noteworthy that collections are improving
az most points and that the money market,
are ON the whole comparatively easy.
although the crops to be moved are cnor-
nous and the actual movement unpreced-
ented. Wheat receipts at the west for
three days this week have averaged more
than 1900 eco bu. daily, and through ex-
ports are only about half as large the for
eign demand sutiices To- strengthen the
price, which has risen % in tie past week
on sales OF only about 80. 900 600 bu here
Corn has declined rapidly, as the fear OF
harm from frost vanishes. and is SIC lower
than week ago, while oats are 2i4c lower
Lard and hogs have declined with corn but
mess pork Is held by speculation. Colt n
has also declined 3-1Gc. for while rem, rts
indicate that the yield may be much small
er than that OF last year, foreign buying is
much diminished and the sto ks on hand
here and abroad are large. Coffee has de-
clined sac, while oil has advanced &c The
business failures occurring throughout the
past seven days number 80. as compared
with "A total of21i last week. For the cores
ponding week of last year the figures were
100.