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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-17
More Rain-Forcing Experiments.

Colonel Dyrenforth of the department OF
agriculture, with two assistants, left Wash
ington on Wednesday for the interior OF
Texas, where he will make further expert
ments in the feasibility Of producing rain
in arid regions by exploding balloons,
charged with oxygen and hydrogen gas
at a considerable hight in the air. Tho
tests will also be made in exploding dyna-
mite attached TO the tails of large kites, in
connection with the theory that rain may
be produced by the conclusion of high ex-
plosives in mid-air. The dynamite is to DO
exploded in the same manner as are the
balloons, that is by slender wire leading
to the kites and connected with an electric
battery worked on the ground. Colonel
Dyrenforth will seek some sequestered
spot in Texas where the Ioise will not dis
turb any one, and will then make a
thorough and exhaustive experiment as to
whether or not rain can be produced, when
needed, by means Of explosions near tho
clouds
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-17
The weather and Crops.

The reports received Indicate that the
weather conditions of the past week have
been very favorable TO oats, corn and
potatoes, and the crops have made splen-
did growth during the week. In the
northern section the rainfall was light and
only local and in showers. and some por-
tions of this section are suffering from the
light rainfall Of the past two months. The
effect on the hay is serious, reducing it TO
about one-third OF crop. The hay is
nearly all cut and the wheat harvest is
now pretty general over the south half of
the state. The rainfall Of the past week
in ST. Clair, Sanilac and Huron counties
has been sufficient 20 greatly revive the
growing crops. and they are now doing
wen. The rain came too late TO help the
hay crop. In the southern portion of the
state the hay crop was secured in good
condition. aud was fair crop.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-17
MICHIGAN STATE ITEMS.

Gov. Winaus has signed the general tax
bill
There were FAC conyicts in Jackson on
July 4.
William Lennon has been appointed
chief OF police al West Bay City.
Rev. Il. Dewitt Talmage lectured al
|. Grand Haven Thursday evening.
Bay City expects 10 expond $50, 900 on
her schools for the ensuing year.
joe Pollard was stabbed by an Austrian
at Calumet village Monday night.
Battle Greek people want flags on their
churches as well as on their school houses.
Saginaw will have new 5000 police
station, plans for it having already beer
ordered.
The Michigan Hoop company has decided
TO change its headquarters from Saginaw
TO Clare.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-17

Frenchy, the New York Jack the
Ripper" was sentenced Friday to life i'm
prisonment.
The AlloueZ mine, near Houghton, was
closed down Thursday on account of lack
of water TO run the machinery. About 200
men are thrown out OF employment
Oliver A. Goss, prosecuting attorney Of
Van Buren, county. died at his home in
Paw Paw, of consumption, Thursday night
He was 30, and leaves a young widow.
Gertrude Walton, daughter Of Andrew
Walton, wealthy and well-known citizen
of Bay City, left her home recently and,
without her parents consent, was married
to George Considine, notorious character
of Detroit. The young lady is only 16
years of age.
Abraham Smoke, Of Mackinac Island,
who was born in 1891 and was prominent
Detroiter early in the present century,
died at the island Tuesday. He left
Detroit in 1877.
The extensive plaster plant, known as
the Western plaster works, at Alabaster,
Iosco county, owned by b. w. McCausland,
of Saginaw w. A. Avery, of Detroit, and
b. +. Smith, of Alabaster, caught fire ON
Thursday morning and was wiped OF the
face Of the earth before the fire could be
checked. The plant was valued at $50, 900
and with the stock on hand was insured
for $50, 600 in a Saginaw agency. The firm
has the contract for supplying the worlds
fair with plaster and will rebuild at once.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-17
Dun'. Trnde Iyeylr,v

r. q. Dun & Co.'S Weekly Review OF
Trade for week ending July IL, says:
The unusual conservatism which prevails
In nearly all sections and branches OF BUSH
ness impresses many as most dishearten-
ing symptom. But IL may with at least
equal reason DO interpreted as the very
best ground for confidence in u healthy and
solid Improvement, when new and large
crops come forward more freely. Crop
reports have never been more full than they
are this year and they grow more clearly
satisfactory as to spring wheat every day,
improving also as TO other grain and cotton.
Wheat has declined &c during the past week
Notwithstanding exports fully as large as a
year ago, but immediate demand for corn
has caused a rise OF 114c and oats are
quoted higher. Sales are but moderate.
Pork products are a shade lower, coffee
unchanged, and oil about a cent lower with
very little activity in dealings The
market for sugar has been weak but grows
steady and refined is in better demand.
Business failures occurring throughout the
country during the last seven days number
pa, as compared with n total of 237 last
week For the corresponding week OF last
year the figures were 1917.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-17

Particulars OF Her Capture by tho
Charleston Now Made Public.


A dispatch from San Diego, Cal, at
which port the recently captured CHILEAN
ship Itata Is now lying, gives the following
particulars regarding her capture: II trans
pires that the surrender Of the Gillian
insurrectionist ship Itata was due to the
threat of Admiral Mccain of the Charles
ton to blockade the entire coast and seize
all the boats il his demand was not grant
ed. The officers OF the Itata did not know
anything about it until the captain Of the
Baltimore went aboard and con6scated the
ship and cargo in behalf of the United
States. Capt. Muazen of the Itata gave
up without show OF resistance, but said he
was German subject and could not be
held whatever the United States did
with the ship. The admiral Of the Es-
meralda dropped of when the ship was
surrendered and several others of the in
surrectionists went over the side of the
vessel into boats and disappeared inland.
The Chilians did all possible TO delay the
departure OF the prize Itata, but finally
wore out the patience Of the Charleston's
commander and he ordered the boat TO
steam out TO sea in advance Of the Char
lesion ready or not. Admiral Mccain
then saw the orders carried out and the
voyage was without incident. The insur-
rectionists are bitter against the United
States authorities from whom they expected
neutrality if not open friendship. Latest
advices say that the government is in the
minority as regards the number of men
and arms. In a recent battle the insurrec-
tionsts attacked a town where there were
English and American residents, and
would have harmed the aliens had not the
commander of the British warship War
sprite landed detachment OF marines and
threatened dire things If any of the for
eigners were injured.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-17
a CHICAGO SENSATION.
A Windy City Paper Tells or BIG
Scheme to Corner Wheat

A Chicago morning paper devotes three
columns to the publication OF what pur.
ports TO be secret circular TO be issued
TO the farmers OF the nation unfolding q.
plan to force up the price OF the present
crop of wheat. The paper says: III Is
proposed TO withhold this years wheat
crop from market until the farmers can
get their own price, or at least price con-
siderable above the average. IL suggests
great combination OF the 5000, 900 mem
bers CT farmers organizations. Impressed
by the failure of the Butterworth option
bill and other measures TO prevent trading
in futures on farm products, the farmers
are now, through their official adviser at
least proposing TO go on strike for higher
prices. Legislation is declared too slow
and Intellectual, and as the conditions OF
the crop and the market appear ausIhclous
the producers, when organized, may hope
TO form a combination that viii result IN
profit TO all agriculturalsts." The circu-
lar makes an argument OH the evils or the
option dealing and the tricks TO which
SPECTATORS resort 10 in order TO prevent
the farmer from realizing good prices;
gives the government estimates on the
present crop; estimates that the country
will have LA, 900, 900 bushels of wheat for
export; sets forth the shortage in the crops
of Europe declares that there is no chance
Of failure in the attempt to realize higher
prices; urges all members of the farmers
organizations TO hold their grain until the
price shall advance TO 81. 35 per bushel at
New York, and points out that by so doing
profit of 500, 900, 900 is sure to accrue
TO them within a few weeks. IL urges
them TO take this stand even at the ex-
pense of being pinched for money for
time. In speculative circles it is said the
publication is fake prepared by lead
ing "bull' commission house.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-17
Charged with Wife Murder

A special from Cleveland says: Max
Copperman was taken into custody Tues
day and will be held to await the result of
the coroner's inquest on the body of his
wife, Ida Coppcrman, who died that morn
ing. Copperman and his wife had quarrel
ed frequently. Tuesday he beat her and
finally went away telling a neighbor his
wife was asleep. A minute or two later
Mrs. Copperman ran screaming into the
street with her clothing all on fire. The
police suspect that Copperman set fire to
his wife's dress as sue lay asleep on bed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-17
Hamlin's Funeral.

The city OF Bangor, Me, was in mourn
ing on Wednesday. Business places were
all festoons of Grape, American flags and
deeply draped portraits of the dead ex-
Vice President Hannibal Hamlin. At
o'clock Mr. Hamlin's remains were placed
in a casket at his residence. At 1870 a.
m. they were escorted 10 the Unitarian
church and a constant stream of people
passed through the church TO view them.
The interior OF the church was magnifi-
Gently decorated and there were many rich
floral designs. A special train from Port
land arrived at o'clock with large dele
cation of prominent men who attended the
funeral. The governor and other state
officials arrived on a train from Poland
Springs. The funeral services began at
$3.50 and ct the conclusion the interment
took place in the family lot.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-17
Big FIRE at sonth Lake Linden.

There was $40, 900 fire at South Lake
Linden Thursday afternoon. II. ID.
Roberts e. Co.. general store. warehouse
asd barn were totally destroyed. Loss
$34, 900, insurance, $50. 900 in Wright 81
Stringer's agency. Frank Guberd's resi-
dencc was totally destroyed, as was Con-
ways two-story store and residence build
ing. Ben Rollstone's building was
damaged about $500 worth. The town has
no FIRE protection and depends on the Lake
Linden fire department two miles away.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-17

Hayti is showing signs of another revo-
luton.
A company with $40, 600 capital has been
formed at Kalamazoo to manufacture tho
Kalamazoo parcel carrier for bicycles.
n committee has been appointed TO raise
$50, 900 with which to erect cottage for
Mount Holyoke seminary at Kalamazoo.
The Grand Rapids furniture trade opens
well for the fall season, the report that
there is low supply causing feeling of
confidence in good season. The Grand
Rapids men have opened their showrooms
and have, they think, the finest supply in
years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-17

The members of the First Baptist church,
of Lansing, will build q $40, 900 church edi-
fee.
The June earnings Of the West Michigan
railroad were s44, 900 more ia 1891 that in
1890.
Tom Fleming's livery stable, at Emporia,
KS, and % horses burned last week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-17
Scenes i'm the Death Chamber.

Dr. a. u. Southwick and Dr. Clayton
NJ. Daniels, Of Buffalo, were among the
men who witnessed the quadrupie eXccu-
ton at Sing Sing the other day. In an
interview with press representative they
have made public the following facts re
garding the execution. The execution
was success in every way and there was
not the slightest hitch. The electrical
method of putting criminals to death is a
humane one. All of the four men died in
stantly and absolutely without pain. Two
shocks were given in each case, the first
OF which killed, the second TO prevent
muscular exhibitions as in the kemmlcr
case. There was no burning Of flesh. AS
a proof that death was instantaneous, DIR.
Southwick said: "Ill tell you one very
satisfactory test. Slocum was praying
when he died; so was Wood. The others
said nothing, but l particularly observed
Slocum. He was saying Lord have mercy
on my soul when he received the shock.
He had just said the word my and started
TO say soul The sbilant sound of the
IS was made, but the word soul was
never uttered. Some considerable time
ago | was asked how quickly death would
come in such case. l. replied that 1t
would cut "a syllable in two. When Slocum
uleu lue SyIldDle soul was cut III IWO
Could nybodyask for any better evidence OF
instantaneous death? Another indication, F"
continued the doctor, twas the appearance
of the mems features at death. They were
uudisturbed, unchanged from what they
were in life. / suggested that they should
close their eyes, so that the salt water
from the electrodes on their foreheads
should not run into their eyes and give
them needless pain. They did close their
eyes. That action made a contraction of
| the features. That contraction was there
after the men were taken from the chair.
There was not single person who saw the
execution but said they were instantaneous
and painless, and humane method OF
producing DEATH"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-17
Rain and Hail in south Dakota.

On Monday a very severe rain and hail
storm occurred at Rapid City, S. ID.
Hundreds of panes Of glass were broken
and signs and fences blown down. The
storm came from the northwest, but it is
not thought that it extended far into tho
valley, nor u at much damage was done TO
growing crops
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-14
ROBBED HIS FRIENDS
A German Banker COnfeSSeS His
Crime.
Another Case Of Financial MiSmanasement
In Berlin Banking Circles.
Appropriated The Money Of Many Poor La
bOrers and MiSuSed Church Funds.
Surrendered to the Police.


BERLIN, Nov. 13.-It was reported to-day
on the Bourse here that the head of bank
ing ana exchange firm located at Chariot
tenburg, suburb of Berlin. had surren-
dered himself to the police, confessng he had
misappropriated securities deposited with
him by various customers. Later in the
day it transpired that the story was abso-
lutely true. The Charlottenburg banker
who robbed his customers was named
Mass. The money appropriated by Mass
to his own use included 10000 marks which
had been subscribed toward fund for the
erection Of church in memory of the late
Empress Augusta, the grandmother of the
Emperor William. Ten thousand marks
which were to be devoted to the Prince
Frederick Charles Institute also dlsap-
peared. In addition to these 1000 marks,
Mass succeeded in making away with 400,-
600 marks deposited in his bank by $50
artisans and small traders. The liabilities
are estimated at 1,750,0OO marks, equal to
S350,000. Mass appeared at the Central
Police Station in Berlin this morning and
delivered himself to the authorities there,
after confessing his WrOng-dOing.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-14
ENGLAND'S ALARM.
The CharleSton'S Mission to Seize the
Hawaiian Islands.

SHANGHAI (via London). Nov. 13.-The
correspondent of the United Press, who was
sent to China with instructions to investi-
gate the matters which have been causing
so much uneasiness in diplomatic circles
throughout Europe and the United
States, is now in this city. The
United States cruiser Charleston has left
these waters for Honolulu, and it is asserted
here in quarters likely to know the truth or
falsity of q report of this nature, that the
commander of the Charleston, George G..
Remy, has received instructions from the
United States Government to seize the
tingency The correspondent has reason to
believe that these facls have been cabled to
the British Foreign Office, and that there
has been in consequence an exchange OF
dispatches between the British Admiralty
and the Admiral in command OF
the British fleet in Chinese waters.
OStensibly the mission of the Charleston
is simply to protect American interests
there and afford refuge for American citi-
Zens on those islands should the political
upheaval expected there take the form
which some people anticipate 1t may take
The American colony here and others also
seem to he in hearty sympathy with us in
SthlS matter. 1t is recognized by all, ex-
cept perhaps the representatives of two
powers, that the Hawaiian Islands are
udluIAlly unueT the WHY IL not uuutI thc
protection of the United States, and thatthe
United States is to country police, If not
annex. that somewhat disturb d coun-
try under certain circumstances. AS
the United Press correspondent under
stands il, the Charleston's mission
is not bold and uncalled for scooping
down upon and seizing the Hawaiian King
dom. 1t is simply taking firm diploma tic
step in what are considered by our Govern
ment the best interests of the United
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-14
AVENGERS ARRESTED.
Seventeen of Chicago's Anarchists Landed in
Iojl

Jail
CHICAGO, Nov. 13.-1he seventeen alleged
Anarchists arrested at last nights meeting
were arraigned in a Justices court this
morning, where complaints were made
against them, some for resisting an officer,
others for carrying concealed weapons and
for disorderly conduct. Several police
officers were examined, and their evidence
was TO the effect that a mass-meetirg of
revolutionary element was being held with
out the knowledge of the authorities-that
the hail was invaded by the police, and
those present who were found with weapons
were held on charges of carrying concealed
weapons, and thuse who resisted arrest
we're held on charge OF resisting officers.
Much inflammatory literature was found In
the room.
In the afternoon the examination of the
defendants was begun, and only four of them
were gotten through with before adjourn
mcnt. The line of defense is to prove that
the meeting last night had no connection
with any Anarchist movement whatever,
being merely business meeting of the So
cials, Publication Company. This evening
a bill was filed in the Circuit Court by
Thomas Greif to restrain the Mayor or po-
lice from entering upon his premises or in
terfering with any meetings held in his hall.
The case will come up tomorrow. Both
Mayor Washburne and Chief McCIaughry
advance the belief that the object of the
meeting last night was not to commit any
direct acts Of violence, but to keep up an
archistic agitation to convince foreigners
that Chicago will not be q safe place to
come to in the Worlds Fair year. Mayor
Washburne said these incendary utterances
must be stopped, for they are likely to do
Chicago incaiculable injury, giving tile city
bad reputation and possibly keeping mill
ions OF capital away, besides seriously DAM
aging tile Worlds Fair. The Mayor said
his policy will be to suppress with a firm
hand all meetings held to advocate an
archistc principles. Anarchists. he said,
made remarks in their speeches recently
which justities the conclusions which he had
drawn. They all hate Chicago and cry for
revenge on 1t because of the execution Of
their leaders here four years ago.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-14
KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
Introduction Of Resolution to Settle Trade
Difficulties,

TOLEDO Ohio, Nov. 13.-The Knights of
Labor Convention this morning adonted a
resolution TO set tie the difficulties between
the Knights of Labor and the American
Federation of Labor. If this resolution is
accepted by the federation. it means 6000 GOO
lab0ring men will be united in organized
labor assemblies or unions. The PROPOSE
ti0n Is embraced in a resolution and is as
follows:
First-1n the future all Knights OF Labor work
Ing al trad or calling shall recognize and re-
speet The working cards OF all unions of the same
trade or calling atiached tn or affiliated with the
American Federation OF Labor or connected
with any labor organization who is a parry TO
the agreement and such unions and their mem.
bers shall III like manner recognize and respect
lhe working cards of such Knights of Labor.
second Al! labels, property of the federation
or OF anybody attached 10 1t, or of any of the
labor organizations who are parties to the agree
ment, shall ne officially recognized and ind0rsed
by the knights of Labor. ana all Knights of La
Dor labels shall be officially recognized and in
dorsed by the federation and other parties 10
this agreement.
Third-No person who Is a suspended or ex-
PEELED member of any union 10 afilaIion with
the federation, or OF any other body party TO this
agr ement, or who is in arrears for dues or as
sessnenis, or In any other way indebted 10 such
union or organization, shall be admitted to mem.
beishlp In any assembly OF the Knights of Labor
without tie consent of such union or organIza
non IN wiring, and in like manner 10 person
who las been expelled or suspended by an as
senbly of the Knights OF Labor, or who is in
debled OF In arrears for dues assessments to
such assembly, SHAH be admitted tG membership
In any uhlon afliiiated with the federation or any
OF me organizations parties 10 this agreement.
fOurth-Ihe provisions here made shall be pro-
mnIgaied as soon as practicable and go into
effect on and after January l. 1892, and be it
ReSOtred, That no local or other assembly of
the Knights OF Labor shall form alliance or
aflllialon with any body or organization that
Shall refuse 10 enter into the agreement as above
with this order; and be II further
ReSotued. That shoud III American Fedora
tlon OF Labor at its coming annual session refuse
10 enter into the agreement as outlined above il
shail be The duty OF the general officers of the
Knights OF Labor to issue an address to the
%oIkingmen OF America setting forth all the
facts.
The afternoon was spent in secret work
The proposition to admit lawyers to men,
bershlp in the order was rejected.