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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-11
America 10 Aid Russian Peasants.

The first attempt in the history OF this
country to afford relief to the famine
stricken peasantry OF Russia. has origin
ated in Minneapolis. The scheme is TO
send IA slhpload OF -four to Russia by the
MIDDLE OF next January. aud the 5000
merchant millers OF America are 10 be
asked to help. The cargo will be 5000
tons, or 500, 900 pounds. or 80, 00J to
30, 600 barrels, worth 800, coo TO l25, 900.
The Russian minister ut Wash ngton has
been communicated wltA, and IN his alb
sence the charge Il aifares at New YORK
wires that he has laid the matter be. ore
his country The idea Mt first was to
make the gift one rom NJ nnesota alone,
but il was thought best 10 give IL ma
tonal scope. Railroads are wiling TO
move tho transportation, and the the deal
VIII be closed as soon as the Russian min
ister hears from home. Minneapolis mil
lers will give twenty-five carloads Of the
cargo.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-11
s,eamer Hurned.--.T,yo Liye. Lo.,.

The steambarge Edward S Pease caught
fire at Cleveland, and was nearly destroyed
before the fire department extinguished
the flames. The first engineer, Philip
Stutzman, emerged from the burning
cabin. his clothiny on fire, and jumped into
the river. where he foated Tor several
minutes. Several attempts were made TO
rescue him but he sank before aid could
reach him. He was about seventy years.
OF age aud leaves II wife aud family in
Buffalo The fireman, Gus Ringer, who
was at work in the hold In the after part
OF the boat, has not been seen since. The
Pease is owned by Captain G. l. Benham,
of Cleveland. She was insured but the
policy expired on Nov. 30. Tho boat is
rated A 2 and is valued at $50. 900.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-11
state sunday school workers.

The state Sunday school convention at
Muskegon, was attended by about 600
delegates. Sunday school work is now or
gdnized in 20 counties, IN Increase OF six
dur NJ the year. The state is divided
into % districts, in eight OF which con-
ventous have been held. Normal and
kindergarten work is increasing in popu-
larity. The receipts during the year were
-, Ill and the disbursements 81. 024. IL.
M. Ford, Of IL llsdale, was elected prcsi-
dent, A. IL. Cross. Of Lyons, recording
seci etary, and the following vice presi-
dent: c. a. Stringer, Hancock; Horace
Hitchcock Detroit; Rev. w. Il. Parsons,
Albion; Rev. h. Winter. Grand Rapids;
Rev. c. II. Irving. West Bay City.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-11
Free Delivery and Dead Letters.

The annual report Of the free delivery
system OF the postollice department states
that there are 5l9 free delivery stations,
employing 10, 40 carriers, and which
handled 3, COO, 354, $40 pieces OF mail dur
ing the year. The service cost 81, 0s2, 900,
or s22. 42+ less than the appropriat on.
The annual report Of the dead letter office
shows 6,S29 400 p.eoes of nal matter
we're received during the year, or over
20 coo day for the working days. OF
32,2.3 containing money TO the amount OF
$41, 9S3, 30 per cent was returnpl 10 tue
senderS In addition, drafts checks, etc. =.
aegregatng Il. s62, 29S. we're found and
20 per cent was returned. or 5,7l6,4S3
letters containing no inc1os ures /, 500, 3l3
finally went back 10 the writer's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-11
MEN AND THING S.

Milwaukee has organized "a blchloride OF
gold anti-drrnkard club.
The coke workers at Scottdalc, Pa have
formed new organization.
At Black Lick. Pa, j. M. Palmer was
shot 10 the back and killed 10y William
Clark.
1t is expected that the boycott against
the Chicago & Alton will DO declared of
in few days.
Plainseld, n. j.. suffered disastrous
conilagrdtion on tue 3D. Tho total loss
will amount 10 nearly 100000.
A mad dog has caused a scare In eastern
Scott county. Indiana. Many animals
bitten by the brute have beeu killed.
The FIVE mercantile appraisers OF Phil
adelphia, indicted for fraud in Office, have
been sentenced 10 d SIN S. II from ofice.
The foreman OF an Indiana Jury by mis-
take read the wrong verdict. and as "a re-
suit a counterieiter came near gaining his
liberty.
A u. Bradley. the suspended secretary
OF tive dominion railways and canals do
partment has been dismissed from the
service.
A. II. Hewcs & Companv's pottery
works in North Cambridge. Mass. have
been burned. Some 200 hands were em-
ployed. Loss 5000.
Five boys found bomb in tho sand at
Southampton, Eng, ard exploded it One
OF them was killed, and one other four
badly injured, one fatally.
A report that tho car is about to issue an
ukase iorbidding the expectation OF horses
from the empire is believed in Berlin TO
indicate that Russia is preparing for hos
Titles.
Thirteen Crotian laborers, who arrived
on the steamer Rhynlaud under contract
to work in the mines OF Pennsylvania and
Ohio, have been returned by the same
| steamer.
Ira NJ. Terrill. the member OF the Okla
homa legislature who it is charged muir
dered George Embree last winter because
the latter testified against him in q land
suit is on trial ut Saltwater.
A band Of Creek Indians propose a novel
exhibit for the worlds fair. They will
travel the entire distance on thor horses
and lay out IA primitive Indian village, liv-
ing and acting just as they do on the plains.
the wsrpath- An armed body OF them
have killed ono man aud wounded mum
Der Of others. after which they disap
peared. Tho settlers are arming and the
military are preparing for action.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-11
Two Fatal Railroad Accid ents.

frightful railroad accident happened
at Ottawa, 4 small station north OF Lima,
o., on the Cincinnati, Ham lton & Dayton
road on Sunday. VIM. Meadlee and Harry
Knipe attempted to drive across the rail-
road track ahead Of the southbound pas
senger train, but the engine struck them.
Both were beheaded and Knipe lost his
arms and legs also
The FindlLy, Fort Wayne & Western
road had bad accident about mile east
OF Ottawa on the 9TH The work train
was returning 10 Ottawa, when bridge
about three miles from the town broke
down just after the engine had passed over
it The caboose, containing large mum
Der OF employees was precipited into the
river about fifty, feet below. Three Ital-
ians We're killed and number of others
were badly injured.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-11
Reorranized the Masonic Mutual.

Over 300 delegates attended the special
meeting of the Masonic mutual beneis as
sociation at Grand Rapids and fully 400
of them were opposed W the schene OF
transfer 70 the New York concern Tho
meeting grew very warIn when Gen. III
mes asked that Mr.. Ludwig, representa-
tive OF the Mutual life reserve fund nsso-
ciht on. Of New York. be invited 10 seat
upon the platform. Tho mot on was trst
voted down and then reconsidcred. Lud-
wig was introduced and. noting the spirit
Of the meeting, withdrew the association
propos tion Tor trans lerrirg members. a
resoIut on, offered by MIR. Avery. that u
committee be appointed 10 draw up plans
for reorgan izatlon, was carr ell. The
following committee was appo'n tee;
Messrs. A. K Avery, Port Huron; Justice
McGrdth. of Detroit; :. II. Stevens. OF
Muskegon; j. j. Van Ripper, N les; George
A. Faro, Grand Haven. Tho messing
then az. ourued.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-11
Explosion at Corunna.

WoriSmen ut the coal mines, two miles
northeast OF Corunna, were engaged In
thawiug cut dynamite cartridges. The
cartridges are used for blasting in the
mines. Suddenly the dynamite ex ploded
with terrific violence, completely wreckng
the shed in which the men were at work.
and instantly killed. Michael Caster aud
seriously iniuring two OF his assistants.
Caster was frightfully manged. The ex-
piosion was distinctly heard at surround
ing towns AT Durand il was taken for
an earthquake shock. several citizens do
daring they felt the earth tremble. in Il
direct course from the northwest TO the
southeast. In Corunna windows ratified
aud it was at first supposed the explosion
was within the limits The wreck at the
mine where the men were performing the
dangerous work is complete
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-11
PATRIOT THROUGH ALL.
Dom Pedro Dies I'm Exile but rrsys
for His Country with Last Bressn-


Dom Pedro, ex-emperor OF Brasil, died
In Paris, on the morning OF the 9th. Al
though he had been III his death was un.
az pected. lie was born Dec 2, 1870 ana
WAS crowned In July lS4i and reigped Tor
az wears and never was there ruler more
humane. His overthrow WAS The result
of his abolition OF slavery which be &C
com plished in 1889 after orkiag for II
for Is years. He left Brazil for Portugal
In November 1889. His wife died there
and Dom Pedro went into retirement In
France. The accounts OF the scenas at
the death bed OF Dom Pedro show that 70
the very last his thoughts wero OF the
country over which he had 30 long ruled,
and whose welfare, despite tho treatment
accorded to him and his family, he had 20
closely at heart The ex-emperor was
conscious 10 the end. Al almost the last
moment he exhorted the Countess d Eu,
his daughter. and formerly heress ap-
parent TO the Brazilian throne and her bus
band TO bear up against sorrow ana 70
pray with him for the greatness and pros
perity Of Brazil. The Countess d. IN has
no present intention 20 protest 10 the
Brazilian government against her exile
from the country, but she MAINTAINS all
her rights in connection with tho crown.
She says she Is ready TO return to Brazil
ut the first summons sent her. The
remains OF Dom Pedro were nteiSed M
the family vault at Lisbon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-11

The car has issued q rescript appoint
ing a new metropolitan OF the Greek
church at Kief. In IT. his majesty urges
that tue most vigorous action should be
taken against the Stundsts, Who, the car
says, 'are iD5uring more and more the
faith OF our fathers" The Stuudsts are
Protestant sect, consisting mostly oil
Russians from the eastern church, which
was formed in 1917. They repudiate the
sucraments and demand AN equal distr bu.
ton OF property. A synod OF the easleru
church some time since pronounced then
guilty of blasphemy and mathematical
them. IL is estimated that the scot mum
bers over 1, 900, 90 members.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-11
CHILL rs INDISCREET.
NOT oIsPosEDTo BOW TO UNCLE
GAM IN APOLOGY.
Two Italian Gun Boats sunk by the
characterization Capital After
Another American Industry.
Chill wont Apologize. Now what.

Chili Won't Apologize. Now WHAT
A. correspondent at Valparaiso has been
informed on the authority Of a high Official
in Santiago, that the CHILEAN government
had no intention whatever Of Offering an
apology or indemnity, such as the Ameri-
can president requested and had no inten-
ton of recalling or modifying the reply
given TO the American request and that
any expectation that President Montt
would 10 this respect modify the policy
adopted by the iunta, is misleading. The
president himself. IL is said, Is the most
earnest advocate in the iunta Of "a defiant
retort 10 the United States and virtually
dictated the answer sent 10 Minister Egan.
Montt has not changed his views since he
exchanged the office of chief OF the junta
for that OF president, and Chill Is silent
now because there is nothing 10 be said.
Meantime, although Montt has recon-
mended a cutting down OF the army and
navy; no steps have been taken TO carry
out the recommendation, and even the
volunteers sent back TO their homes in the
north were told 10 retain their arms.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-11
Naval Battle nj Shanghai, China.

A New York special says: Ii is rum
ored in Chinese circles in New York that
an official telegraph dispatch has just
reached the Chinese consulate here. said
10 DC from the minister at Washington,
giving an account OF recent prelimina
skirm sh at the port OF Shanghai between
two Italian gun boats and the navy of the
Chinese, in which the two former were
sunk in deep water. The dispatch, it is
further rumorel, states that the powers
sent the two Italian men-of-war out on q
trial battle or test with the Chinese gov
erpment and that newspaper correspon-
dents there were warned not to telegraph
the exact truth Of the situation for fear OF
injurng the cause OF the Europeans in
China
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-11
Mob atIudiauaDoIis.

A dissolute character and life long Grim
!nal, Charles B.ssow. pleaded guilty at
Ind anaIolis of outraging title Blanche
Staten and he also in careless manner
acknowledged 10 the officers that about a
year ago he had outraged Daisy Wright a
child but five years old, crime that
caused great excitement at the time, and
especially as her assailant was neither ar.
rested nor known. On the night OF the
LIST mob broke through the outer door of
the Jail. but bnfor, they could get To the
man whose life :hey sought a general
alarm had been given, and the city police
began TO arrive at the jail The mob des-
persed without showing fight BissOw
was sentenced to twenty-one years ia the
peLitenta AIRY, the following morning. The
jury was not out twenty-one minutes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-11
Engiishers Want Another Industry

New York special says: 1t is under
stood that arrangements are completed for
the transfer To an English synd cate OF the
i've milk coudensing factor es at Carpen-
tersvlle, H., and ut Brewster, Wassaio
and Walden. ". Y. They have been
owned by the Borden and Mlllbank fami-
Les for over 20 years. the purchase price
is not stated. Tut as their not revenue last
year is sa 10 have been $3.50, COO IL must
DO sl2, 900. OOo or sl5. 900, 900. The Bor-
den bs rs living in Illinois aud in Califor-
MIA are now in New York on this business
1t is also reported that the same part es
have their eyes upon several othe: con-
dens.ng factories one OF which is situated
in Wayne county. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-11
THE WHITE HOUSE TOWN.
Notes and Comments Of Interest from
Washington Correspondents.

Notes and Comments Of Interest from
Washington Correspondents
The officials OF the Indian bureau have
received no information of an outbreak
among the Apache Indians in Arizona IL
the depredations reported have really been
committed the Indian officials are inclined
10 the opinion that they are not the work
OF San Carlos Apaches, but of few rene.
gades who escaped capture with Geronimo
three years ago and who have since been
hiding In the mountains Of South Arizona
and northern Mexico.
The issue OF the new Window two-dol-
lar silver certificates has begun. There was
Q brisk demand for the early numbered
notes and the first 500 were soon taken up
as souvenirs. No. was allotted to Mrs.
Window, No. 2 to Treasurer Neoeker, No
8 TO Assistant Secretary Crounz. The new
notes will be put into circulation as rapi dly
as possible.
The Gillian minister at Washington has
notified the secretary of state that the gov
erpment OF Chill has cancelled the commits
sion OF Don Emilio Puyo, Gillian con sui
general at San Francisco, and that his
Official relations with this governm ent are
terminated.
The public debt statement shows that
interest bearing debt during the month Of
November was 81, $40, l39. Total cash in
the treasury, GAS, $50. $50.
1t has been decided that Senator Stock
bridges committee will occupy the bright
pleasant rooms now devoted TO the COM
mittee on railroads The room is ON the
west front of the lower story of the senate
wing OF the capitol building. north OF the
main stairway. This room is being ele-
gautly refurnished and the senator will
have excellent quarters in which TO re-
ceive his friends this winter 1t is not
yet certain, however, what committee the
senator will take with him into these
agreeable quarters. His chances are good
for the charmanship OF the library COM
mittee and he can retain fisheries Tor the
asking. There is Al prospect that the SEN
ator may 20 on the important committee
on appropriat. ons.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-11
Indiana Loses 100 square Miles.

The report OF Professor Il. MendenhalL,
chief OF the United States coast aud ge-
odetic survey, concerning the Indiana-O Ohio
boundary line has been made To Gov.
Chase. Of Indiana. IL is duplicate Of
that made TO Gov. Campbell at Columbus.
Ohio has disputed the correctness OF the
Ind lana line, claiming that it was too far
east OF the northern extremity OF the state.
The survey OF Professor hIendenhall and
ass stauts shows that it IL Que mile east of
its proper place at that point, ana converg-
ing to the proper point at the southern ex-
tremity. This gives Ohio nearly 100 square
miles Of Indiana territory.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-11
For the Old Vets.

AT meeting of the citizens executive
committee OF Washington, ID. c., having
in charge the preparations OF tae encamp-
ment OF the grand army OF the republic in
1892. the reports su5m tied show that
ample arrangements VIII be made for the
comfort OF the old sold .ers who attend.
The guarantee fund is being rapidly sub
scribed. Instead OF the usual banquet TO
the Wis tors. the committee decided 10 ar
range for n reception in the large court OF
the pension Office, where the last nau gura-
ton ball was held, the use OF which has
been prom sed by Secretary Noble. Regu-
lar heado for the committee have
been established in the Atlantic building.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-11
Masked Train Robbers $4,000.

Three masked robbers on board together
with three others, ambushed by the side OF
the track, held up train No. on the
Frisco road at Glendale Mo-, and blew
open the door OF the express car. which
Messenger Muleran was making an effort
to defend. The messenger was soon over
powered and the safe rifcd OF its conteats.
$4,000. after which the robbers escaped
and took 10 tho woods. IL Is supposed
that some registered mail matter was also
secured. Glendale Is jus, beyond the city
limits of St. Louis, aud q train load OF
officers was at once dispa tcbec thither,
but so far no arrests have boon made.
Mulerun was badly beaten.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-11
rhe BLOW Grand Haven.

The severe gale that visited Grand
Haven on the 4th, did considerable dam
age. blowing down signs aud numerous
trees, aud the D.. G.. II. s. Nj. semuphore
The swing bridge between that place and
Spring Lake was blown down. and Is a
complete wreck, aud team traffic between
there and Spring Lake and Ferrysburg is
completely stopped. -Four men were on
the bridge at the time il fell. and one was
injured quite badly. The Detroit Grand
Haven 81 Milwaukee passenger train No.
IS. ran into Il box car that had been blown
of the track by the wind. aud the engine
and two cars left the track No ono was
hurt
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-11
Narrowly Escaped Death.

Mrs. William Calkius, her three children
and Mrs. Kinny. neighbor. had u mar
row escape from asphyxiatiou by gas from
q gasoline stove at Palmyra. The pre-
sence OF the deadly fumes was not detecte d
10y the victims, but feeling SEX Mrs. Cal
kins sent her eldest son utter a physician.
Upon his rcturn the sufferers were found
FRUSTRATED OF the floor unconscious. The
babe was nearly dead, but prompt treat
meut brought all five out all right IA
examination showed that two of the lighted
burners OF the stove had gone out and not
been noticed
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-11
mr. and Mrs. COZ. r. r.. Farnsworth

distinctive event in the circles OF
Jackson society was the marriage or Col
Fred T.. Furnsworth. of Detroit well
known throu bout the state and especially
N military circles, TO Miss Henr eta b.
Garrison, one OF Jackson most accom-
plished young ladies. The marriage cere-
mony was performed in ST Paul's Church,
jackson, Rev. Il Il. Balloon enioiaLng.
The BRIDES cousin. Miss Bloomfield, OF
Athens. Ca, was bridesmaid aud Cod. L.
Croiton Fox, OF Grand Rapids, acted as
best man. Many distinguished guests
from different parts of tho state and other
states were present
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-11
VICTIMS OF FIRE.
ptve LIVES LOST IN A 5URN,N q
guiding IN DETROIT.
Desroit's Latest Horror.

IA appaiiiag catastrophe almost wiped
from <he earth the entire family of a we'll
kaown Detroit German. on the morning of
theed. George J. Refs had been a resi-
dent o. Detroitfor many years and had his
GROCERY store and dwelling in q two story
brick building at the corner OF Orleans and
Catherine streets. On the morning OF the
"a, about two o'clock, Patruiman Dierkes
discovered fire in the grocery and gave
the alarm. He then attempted TO awaken
the occupants OF the floor above when his
attention was called 10 the front OF the
bsiidng Sy cries FOE help. Just at this
iast3nt THO frc department appeared and
Gwetbsys aud girl were seer ut the front
windows snd thase below called to them TO
jump; they did 80 and were caught by the
6reman. Inc boys were Max aud Tony
ReIs. aged IS and ~, aud the girl was the
family domestic. When she reached the
ground she ran away in terror and could
not be found. Search was then made on
tho upper foor and in room
opposite the stairway was found the bodies
OF two boys. neither OF whom was burned
particle. bua had been suffocated by the
tliudiug smoke. IL appeared that both had
tried to reach the window. but had been
overcome. Near the window of another
room, In posb on which indicated that he
had made au attempt to escape, lay the
body CT young Nun not even scorrhed,
but tifeiess. But the most heart-rend ,ng
scene was that disclosed 10 those who
fought their way through the store TO the
rear stairway when the tire there had been
distinguished. Here at the bottom OF the
STAIRS. with Only a door between them aud
salvation lay tho bodies OF Mr. Res and
his wife. the aged father and mother OF the
boys above. iocaJed ia each others arms in
Il iastbut eternal embrace Burned to Il crisp.
They had made their way down the stairs
together and on reaching the bottom found
themselves in u veritable furnace. Weak
ened aud almost Smothered they could not
retreat aud had not the strength to batter
tho outer door down, SO they ed in each
others ar ms aa when found were uurec-
equitable re hannah forms
The fire resulted ia five deaths as fol-
lows: George j. Res aud wife. aud three
sons. Charles. aged 20; Josie. aged IL, and
Eddie. aged 8. Tho damage to the build
ing and coGlen:s VIII loo about 5000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-11
Negro Uprising.

The excitement ut Gurdon, Ark, Is IN
teuse as u momentary attack by Negroes
Is looked for. They say that the whites
have been exerc sing superiority too long.
aud that they will revise this condition Of
affairs. Citizens all 20 armed preparatory
to resist any attack that may be made by
the blacks During some rioting last weex
Marshal Huffman was slashed with u
knife and while his wound is not thought
to be fatal. it is quite serious, The mar
shall used his pistol TO good purpose,
bringing dowL his assailant with u bullet
through the chest
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-11
Imprisoned by Fire.

Fire 10 the dry goods store Of Shipper
& Block at Peoria. Ill. caused loss OF
about sl6. 900. The store was filed with
customers. who were unable 10 get out IN
til after the fire department had extin-
guished the flames, and they were thus
confined in vertable fiery furnace for
about 10 minutes. A number OF ladies cs-
capped from the second floor by fire escape.
which necessitated Jump of about ID
feet Miss Brown made her way through
the flames and her face Is so badly burned
that she w ii lose no eyesisht.