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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03
ADDITIONAL MICHIGAN

The Nanistee Maccabees have decided to
build hail ard are hating between two
opinions as 10 the most suitable site on
which TO build.
Paul Worth Of Au Sable was hauled up
for assulting his wife and fined SIG. This
made him very angry, ard catching up
with his wife outside he gave her unmer-
ciful thrashng. Paul is now liable to do
time for his gallantry. as he has been
complained of for assault with intent TO do
great bodily harm and is in Jail.
Mrs Eli Phillips Of Alpena did not like
Eli for a cent and applied for divorce.
The law is much too slow for Mrs. Eli,
however, anu Wednesday sfo sloped TO
Detroit and a handsome woodsman who
left about the same time is supposed 10
have gone with her. Nearly $500 in hard
cash that Eli had been saving up also took
TO itself wings.
Rev. Il. a. Kerns Of Big Rapids has
been telling his congregation how much
evil existed and how he knew. as did the
authorities. just where it was. Marshal
Seaman thought this an imputation on his
good name and asked Kerns one day on
the street where all this evil was that he
talked about SO glibly. The Rev. Kerns
thought Il time TO depart and fingered not
10 tell the officer.
Snake stories are now in vogue and
cow story may not be amiss. Here's one
from Lansing: G. Seeley of that city owns
a Holstein cow that gives 60 quarts Of
milk per day, one-half Of which is cream.
The truthful editor neglects 10 state that
after hard days work making milk for
Seeley the cow cheerfully works the churn
until late into the night and spends the
rest Of her useful life in making cheese.
She also pumps the water for the rest Of
the stock, and Mr.. Seeley is thinking Of
teaching her 10 milk herself.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03
Death Of a Noted Divine.

Rev Dr. Howard Crosby died at his
residence in New York city on Sunday
afternoon. His end was peaceful. AS
the bells were ringing for vespers service
Of Easter day he asked by sign for paper
and wrote few lines to his loved ones, 70
the absent son and daughter in Egypt and
the three members of his family at home.
The first words of this, his last writing,
were: II know have. TO 90.
Howard CROSBY was born in New Yorl.
city Feb. %, 1926, and was graduated
from the University of the city of New
York in 1911. In 1851 he became profess
sor of Greek in that institution, and in 1859
was called to the chair Of Greek at Rut-
gers. Two years later he entered the
Presbyterian ministry. and in 1863 became
pastor of the Fourth Avenue Presbyterian
has held ever since. From 1870 TO ISL
he was chancellor of the university Of New
York. Harvard gave him the degree Of
ID. ID. in 1859, and Columbia that OF LII.
ID. in ISL. DIR. Crosby was a prOmi-
nent advocate Of temperance as distn-
guished from total abstinence. In 1877 he
took prominent part in founding the
society for the prevention of crime, whose
chief object is TO decrease the number OF
saloons and restrict the liquor traffic.
Through this society, Of which he served
as president from its foundation. he in
fuenced legislation and was potent factor
for good. DR.. Crosby published several
works of a religious and educational
character. contributed largely to periodi-
Gals. and was a member of the American
committee to revise the New Testament
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03
The Soldiers Home.

Capt. Manly of Ann Arbor has been
elected the new commandant of the
soldiers home. He will take Gen. Pierce's
place April l. Tho board also approved
Gen Rutherford's bond OF $50, 900 as
treasurer, signed by Edwin f. Uhl, Enos
Putnam and Joseph Houseman of Grand
Rapids. The new commandant was born
in Livingston county is lS43, and has been
a resident of Michigan all his life. He has
lived at Am Arbor for many years, where
he has been city collector and recorder
and is the present mayor OF that city.
Capt Manly was member of Co. A, First
regiment Michigan volunteer infantry, and
lost an arm at Gettysburg. Capt. Manly
has announced the appointment of w. T..
Walker Of Ann Arbor as adiutant of the
home, TO succeed j. w Long.
The bill appropriating SlS5, $40 % the
soldiers home at Grand Rapids passed the
house of representatives Thursday. II
provides that the appropriation shall be
applied u the following purposes, viz: For
improvements of grounds, $1,000; for re-
pairs of buildings and contingents, s., 800;
TO pay for boilers, 81, 100; for furniture,
So, 900; for library, $500; for substinence,
salaries and other expenses, Sl65, 600. IL
is provided that all sums hereafter received
from the United States government for al
lowances for periods after Jane 1, 1891,
should be converted TO the state treasury
to the credit OF the general fund.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03
: Four.and. Half Per Cents.

A washington correspondent writes
under date of March % as follows: ms
AZ per cent loan, Of which little more
than $50. 900, 900 is now outstanding, VIII
mature September /, next. treasury
officials say there will be no trouble what
ever in meeting il and 1t was regarded as
a matter Of So little concern that IT was
not thought necessary 10 bring 1t to the
attention Of congress- The department
stands ready now 10 redeem these bonds
with interest 10 maturity, and the small
amount presented each day is taken as an
indication that the holders are in no particu-
lar hurry TO dispose OF them. A prominent
official said this afternoon that the depart
ment will be able to redeem them
all on the date OF maturity IL
they shall be presented, but that the
history Of all government loans Indicate
that there is no possibility OF such thing
and that it viii be found that large
amount of these bonds will not be present
ed for redemption for many months after
interest has ceased to run. While the
available cash balance in the treasury Is
now only about sl3. 900. 600 the government
has about $50, 900, 900 additional oil deposit
in national banks which can be utilized in
case Of necessity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03
Suicide at North Lansing.

Miss Myrtle Coats. II years old, and
tho daughter of weli-to- do parents living
at North Lansing, committed suicide
Thursday night by poison; probably strych-
nine. The young lady was taken suddenly
i'll and soon passed into commissions. She
eventually admitted that she had attempted
suicide but the effects of the poison were
so immediate that she died before a physi
clan could arrive Miss Goats was a
bright and pretty blonde. She left u
lengthy letter of explanation addressed TO
her parents, who decline to make known
its contents further than that she told how
she purchased the poison Wednesday,
when she intended TO take il and what She
wished done with her effects. She was
engaged 10 young man named Conklin,
and next Wednesday had been fixed for
tho date of tie wedding.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03
Paid the Penalty.

The jail at Much Chunk, Pa, was crowd
ed Thursday morning 10 witness the hang
ing of Oliver William Stangley. Religious
services were held in the cell Of the prison
or. Ex-Sherif J. w. Raudenbush, who
hanged several of the Nellie Maguires. su-
perintended the execution. AT 1880 the
procession came from the cell of the con-
demued man and ascendel the scafTold.
The sheriff asked him whether he had any
thing TO say. Stangley replied in German
that men should repent and not lead Life
like his. Ills hands and feet were then
schackled. Sheriff Levan than adjusted
the rope about his neck and put on the
black cap. At 1l:0i the drop fell. Stang
ley dropped about five feet and his neck
was broken. He was practically dead in
stantly. only once moving his legs. At 1919
he was pronounced dead and at 1880 the
body was Get down.
George Washington Moss was hanged ut
Wilkosbarrc ia 'he prison yard ut lois
o'clock the same morning. This hanging
was witnessed by only few persons-the
jury of twelve, twenty-five deputies and
the reporters. The execution was conduct
ed without hitch. Moss walked 10 the
gallows smiling. with firm and fearless
pace. lie said: "Goi does not hold me
responsible for the murder of my wife and
/ do not hold myself responsible. l die
like soldier. with "a smile" Death ensued
il eleven minutes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03

Jchn Il. Milburn, supreme protector OF
the knights OF honor. Is dead at Louisville,
Ky,
Worcester. Mass, Monday night on the
'ariff.
VIM. Wood met death at Springfield, o.,
Wednesday by the bursting of an emery
wheel.
a mortgage for $3.50, 900, 900 is said to
have been placed on the Union Pacific rail
way system.
Queen Victoria has arrived at Grasse, in
the south Of France She was given
fitting welcome.
The old chamber OF commerce building
in Toledo has been seized by the sheriff on
q judgment for Sl06, 600.
II is reported that 200 insurgents were
recently captured by the government troops
in Chill and put TO death.
Henry Conrad and Nicholas Miller ate
wild parsnips near Wilkesbarre, Pa, Mon
day. Buried Wednesday.
Uncle Joe Mingle, well known
colored man OF Chicago, is dead. He
claimed to be los years old.
AL the Chicago & Northwestern switch
men employed in Chicago are out on a
strike against the yardmaster.
The Canadian oatmeal millers have ad-
vanced the price of oatmeal to Sc per Dbl.
in car lots az point OF shipment.
At Walkerton, Ont, Tuesday. Donald
Mcleod of Kincardine township was SEN
fenced to Ii years for barn burning.
Miss Sophia G. Hayden of Boston has
won the $1,000 prize for the best design for
the women's building at the worlds fair.
Supt. Kennedy of the pulp works at
Muncie. Ind, is under arrest for making
his men work more than eight hours per
day.
Many city officials in Connecticut still
refuse to recognize Mr. Buckley as gov
ernor, and pay no attention to his procla-
nations.
The recent cold weather in New Mexico
has caused the death Of many sheep, Con-
gresham Frank Hubbell having lost 3d.
900 head.
Helen p. Clark, a teacher at the Indian
school at Carlisle, Pa, has been appointed
special allotment agent, with headquarters
in Montana.
Warren Barrett has just died at Gilman
town, MIMI, at the age of 102. He did
not claim to be body servant of George
Washington.
London's lord mayor has dismissed the
city barber, which Office has been in exis.
ence for centuries, and now employs
female barber.
During a figat in a gambling house at
Coyington, Neb., Doc Middleton, a gam
bler, was shot and Mayor Payson had his
skull fractured.
The Tompkins machinery and imple-
ment company Of Dallas, Tex, has
assigned. Liabilities, sll5, 600; nominal
assets, $500, 600.
South Dakota farmers are raising wheat
to pay off church debts. The farmers
furnish the land and labor and the church
provides the seed.
The number of hogs packed in Cincin-
natl during the year ending March l, 1891,
was S,l73, 600, an increase of 1900, 600
over the previous year.
An old feud between two farmers. Rob
ert Murray and VIM. O. Rowe. living near
Strathroy, Ont, eliminated Saturday in
the murder of Rowe by Murray.
A bill to pension disabled confederate
soldiers and 10 erect $40, 900 home for
soldiers at Little Rock. Ark. has passed
both houses of the Arkansas legislature.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03
buns Trade Review.

Il. q. Dun's weekly review of trade says
If no news Is good news as concerns the
condition Of business at this season the
outlook il fairly satisfactory. Trade has
been rather quiet and hesitating and as is
natural at this season, there Is more COM
plant OF slow collections. but throughout
the northwest bad weather and the bad
state Of country roads supply AN explana-
ton Money is in fair and increasing
supply and though still tight at Salt Lake
ana scarce AZ Jacksonville and In stronger
demand at Milwaukee, is almost every
whore easier 50 that wants OF legitimate
business are met without trouble. The out
look for the coming crops continues excep-
tionally good. lo mas been n week OF
unhealthy speculation in some products
owing 70 desperate efforts OF powerful com
binations To force prices on which they can
unload without loss. Wheat was al. l6i, ON
Monday, and at sll5l{ is still 20 higher
than week ago, sales ia New York
having been $4,000. 600 bushels, and corn.
with sales OF $4,000. 600 bushels, has risen
sac To CSC, while oats at 59s1c are less
than 1c higher. The treasury has nut ont
nearly s., 00O,0o0 more than II has taken in
during the week. but part has gone abroad.
The business failures occurring throughout
the country during the last seven DAYS
number 255. as compared with n total az
2l5 last week. For the corresponding week.
OF last year the figures were 2i3.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03
GENERAL NEWS.
So SILVER CERTIFICATE COUN-
TERFEITS ABROAD.
Death OF DIR. Howard Crosby, New
York's Noted Presbyterian irvine.
Interesting News Items Gathered
from Many Sources.
Counterfeit Bills.

Washington dispatch says: A seusa-
tion has been caused at the treasury
department by the discovery OF counter
felt - silver certificate so nearly perfect
in all its parts as 10 be almost impossible
of detection. Heretofore all counterfeits
Of our paper currency have been readily
detected by the failure to initiate the dis
tinctive character of the paper on which
government notes are printed, which Is so
arranged that each part Of IL forming
complete note contains u small silk thread
running through it lengthwise. This
paper is for the first time almost perfectly
initiated in the counterfeit just discovered.
So far as known it has only been used in
counterfeiting the 50 silver certificate OF
the series of 1866. This note was designed
under the supervision OF Treasurer Jordan
and contains OIL its face vignette OF Gen.
Hancock. 1t is estimated that there are
now nearly $40, 900, 900 of these notes IN
circulation, and the problem before the
treasury department is how 20 get them
back into the treasury and TO substitute
new series without serious embarrassment
before any considerable quantity of the
counterfeit notes get into circulation. This
was the subject of secret conference at
tae treasury department recently between
officials of the bureau of engraving and
printing. 1t was practically decided TO
suspend the printing OF the two-dollar s.l-
yer certificates and 10 institute a new series
of the same denomination. These will
contain vignette of Secretary Window,
and will DC issued as soon as the necessary
plates can be engraved. 1t VIII take about
two months to prepare the plates and the
government will exert its utmost endeavors
to secure and destroy the plates and other
paraphernalia used in the manufacture of
the counterfeits
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03

The British steamer. Queen Elizabeth,
from Japan for Manila, has been wrecked
at Ikismu. All on board were saved.
Pool selling on races at san Francisco,
except where the races take place, has been
prohibited and the pool rooms closed.
Oscar Moore shot and killed his father,
VIM. Nj. Moore in Highland county. o.,
Monday anu claims it was done III self
defense.
The Illinois senate on Wednesday passed
the bill authorizing a tax of two mills &c
enable the Chicago public library TO raise a
building fund
A FIRE did 81. 200 damage TO the Tongue
Poinie lunatic asylum ut Montreal Sunday,
and four men who jumped from windows
were fatally injured.
1t is semi-offcially denied that sealed
orders have been sent TO the Italian squad
ron in consequence Of tho lynching of the
IL Italians at New Orleans.
George Harris. farmer living near
Caldwell. o., killed his wife by cutting her
throat, and then fatally hacked his own
throat Harris was Jealous.
At St. Peters Run, Pa, Saturday night
burglar named Anderson killed Detective
Giliinson and wounded two other mon.
He is in jail at BraddoX, Pa.
An Italian meeting to protest against
the New Orleans killing was broken up at
Troy, ". Y. Sunday night by mob,
which bombarcd the building with stones.
Some fool yelled fire" il the opera
house at Springfield. O., Sunday night
while religious services were being conduct
ed. and a panic was only averted 10y the
choir singing Nearer, My God, TO Thee.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03
MICHIGAN STATE ITEMS.

The latest directory of Lansing contains
$500 names.
a new postoffice has been established at
BeavertOwn, Gladstone county.
John A. Grehc, leading business man
OF Hastings, died Of heart disease Wedues-
day.
The Minden wooden mills will soon resume
operations after shutdown Of several
years.
James Selkirk of South Haven. an heir
of the Vassar estate, has received check
for 81, 500 as a part settlement of his
claim.
George Boyd, well known lumberman
of Boone was killed by falling tree We'd
nesday.
Charles Nevins of Saginaw was instantly
killed Wednesday by a cake of ice falling
on him.
Games Bett of Petoskey died from the
effects Of a gUnsbot wound received Il
years ago.
The Jackson water gas company will ex-
pend 800, 900 in improving the water gas
5nachnery
Frederick Vets of Sanilac has been
appointed clerk in the law department Of
the state library.
Hastings people are pleased because the
Lowell & Hastings railroad will be COM
pleted this spring.
Charles Stage of Empire township, Lee
Ianaw county, was instantly killed by a
falling tree Monday.
&
the Adrian council shows that the city is
only $50, 600 ia debt.
The board of regents have granted Prof
Hnsdale years vacation 10 enable him
90 take a European trip.
There have been 25 per cent more
deaths among the Ann Arbor students this
year than any previous year.
Judge and ConCressman-elect H Fl.
Wheeler OF Ludington returned from two
months southern trip last week
Manlstque citizenc will vote on the ques-
ton Of raising -, 600 for new and much
needed bridge at the coming election.
A Rockford, ILL.,, company has contract
I'd for a two-story brick building in Muske-
gon Nights for the manufacture of burglar
alarms.
The Charles Pickett house. at Spring
port, occupied by Frank Bennett, burned
Wedncsday, Loss, $780, fully covered by
insurance.
IL is suspected that an incendiary set
fire 10 the house Of George c. Cromler. in
Thetford, Gennesec county. The house
was burned.
Rev. w. Il. Clark OF Philadelphia has
accepted the call OF the Bay City Presby-
terrain church and will enter on his new
duties May /.
Navigation is open on Lake Michigan,
tho excursion steamers between Benton
HarbOr. st. Joseph and Chicago having
resumed work
Rev. a. Wormser, well known
preacher in the western part Of the state,
ia about to remove to Montana, much 70
iths regret Of his friends.
Charles Bell OF Bay City was sentenced to
~ months in the 1onia prison Thursday by
the Gratiot county court for breaking into
a store ia Middleton some time ago.
Earl Crandall, years Old Of Benton
Harbor was crushed 10 death Thursday by
crawling under moving train. He did
not know that IL was going 10 start
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03
MEN AND THINGS.

A fearful snow storm ragged in Kansas
Wednesday.
The recent census in Great Britain
makes the population 80. 900, 900.
St. PGurs Episcopal church in New OR.
leans was destroyed by FIRE Monday.
philadelphia viii enieavor 70 get rid Of
few saloons by refusing them licenses.
Near Homer Ia. Wednesday J. T.
Juggle and J. y. Glover We're assassinated.
II is sail that Senator Edmunds viii 70
sign before the next meeting Of the sen alto
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03
Death Rampant in Chicago.

Grippe, pneumonia and tho yernal
equinox. jointly. did deadly work in Chi
cage last week. The footiugs show that
sO4 persons died during the week, the
major portion Of them of lung diseases.
Pneumonia claimed 100; grippe, Il; bron-
chitis. 81; diphtheria, 80; scarle. fever, 10;
typhoid fever. Is consumption, 40; acute
lung disease carried of OBS. Last week
the death list was 700. The rate per / 1000
WAS 34.si, almost unprecedented in thu
history Of the city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03
Cnn,t Stop sneezing.

a dispatch from Lima, o., says: Among
the several hundred cases Of grip here. that
affecting Miss Mary Christman is peculiar.
She was taken with the disease Monday
and in the evening was seized with a
violent ht of sneezing. which has continued
ever since without intermission, physicians
being powcrless.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03
The Missouri peach crop is reported TO
have been ruined by cold weather.

a couple of slick sharpers settled down
on Flint as the best point to work a fake
scheme, and work it they did in a most
elective manner. The best citizens were
inveigled into it in this way. The sharpers
represented themselves as agents of the
Dawson manufacturing company and
formed clubs for the sale OF bath tubs
Eacn cluo member paid in 81 per week
ana each club consisted of IS persons
The sharpers scooped 50, 900 and then fed
the town. giving up nothing in return. IL
WIZ be long time before any 3s club
scheme takes in Flint
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03
STATE LEGISLATURE.
TEXT OF A NEW APPORTiON-
MENT SCHEME.
Attorney General Ellis Opini2n
Concerning the Payment OF War
Bounties-Gov. Winans' Health
Improving.

The house committee on fisheries, where
Of Mr.. Doyle Of Sault Ste. Marie is chair
man, has prepared its report. IL COM
mends the Michigan fish commission for its
good work, its economical and wise man
agement, and the excellent condition of the
various fish hatcheres. In this connection
the committee expresses in pretty plain
terms its inability 10 get statistics and in
formation from the officials in charge of
the United States fish hatcheries at North
vile. The committee recommend that the
state whitefsh hatcheries be taken in
charge by the general government, the
reason being that the fish planted By Michi-
gan swim over into Canadian waters, or 10
the Wisconsin, Minnesota and Indiana
shores and the federal govern ment ought
TO pay the cost, as the people If the prov
ince Of Ontario and our neiguboring states
have a share in the proceeds of the fish Gull
ture. The committee recommend the es-
adjustment of new fish hatchery at
Sault Ste. Marie in case the present
policy is continued. and are strongly
Of the mind that the appropriations asked
by the fish commission should be granted.
The committee also strongly recommend
that the game and fish warden should be
made subordinate to the fish commission,
and give some excellent reasons why this
should be done.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03
r1cayx Damages asked.

Harriet Kellogg has begun suit in the
circuit court at Kalamazoo against party
named Harrison Of Schoolcraft for $40, 600
damages, alleging malpractice in treating
for her cancer when she had tumor. She
alleges that he burned her body with can
dies
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03

St Louis will have n large tin plate man
ufactory.
Gen. J. w. Foster, the United States
representative FOR commercial reciprocity
treaty with Spain, has arrived at Madrid.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03
AROUNR THE STATE.
AFFAIRS CONNECTED WITH THE
SOLDiERS' HOME.

Capt Manly OF Ann Arbor Appointed
Estimate of Expen-
ses for the Ensuing Two Years
$fS5,S Necessary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03

The house committee Of the whole ha,
agreed 10 the joint resolution for the fnsI
adjustment of the disputed boundary
between Michigan and Ohio. The joint
resolution provides for the appointment Of
Daniel T.. Soper as commissioner. The
expenses Of the commission are to be
paid by the state board OF auditors. No
limit is fixed to the amount
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03

The bill for an appropriation for the
worlds fair coutemplates the appointment
by the governor Of disbursing board 70
consist Of six men and three women. The
treasurer Of this board TO give bonds In
the SUN Of $50, coo.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03

Gov. Wnans is still confined to his home
at Hamburg. His health has improved
during the last week and he is doing
tolerably well. The 20 fernor will proba-
bly, remain at home until after the election,
ana hopes by that time to be restored to
his usual state Of health.