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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12
Ey falling tree John Hauer, Cougar
Did wood sman, was killed at Luther.

Ey falling tree John Hauer. o Cougar
old woodsman, was killed at Luther.
Ray, the 4-year-old son of Hugh Me
Cauley, of Eaton Rapids, swallowed the
contents of bottle OF laudanum by nIs-
take and died soon after.
About one-third of the risks on the sol
diers' home at Grand Rapids have been
cancelled, as it is claimed the building is
not properly protected against fire.
Reed City Republicans have organized a
campaign club and will have Honorable
John r. Rich address them on the oc-
casion OF their first mass meeting, Feb. II.
Charles Duel, OF Kalamazoo, known in
local low society as Gypsy Ed. the for
tune teller" had both legs severed by
freight cars and the surgeons believe he
will die.
Governor Winans has commuted 10 two
years the sentence of John Van Conant,
who was sentenced from Sanilac county in
October last 10 two years at Ionia for
assault to do great bodily harm.
The Morgan paper mills, owned by the
American straw board company and located
just east of Battle Greek, was burned TO
the ground loss, IS, 900. fully insured.
The works will, undoubtedly, be speedily
rebuilt.
John Murtha, an Oakland county farmer
was found dead in his chair by his son.
| He lived alone and had not been seen
| around the neighborhood for several days
so an investigation was instituted. The
| inquest held resulted in verdict of death
| from natural causes.
Frank Dcrwin, a Northwestern brake
man, was killed at tank AZ, Is miles south
of Escanaba. He was about to couple two
loaded cars. when they struck. The jar
broke the stakes holding the logs on the
cars and they rolled of and knocked Der
win of "a bridge breaking his neck He
resided at Escanaba, was unmarried and
20 years old.
Mrs. Sickels. superintendent OF the
State Industrial Home for Girls. has ap.
pointed Miss Ella Pierce, OF Ypsianti. and
Mss Nora Likely, OF Hudson teachers oil
the home. Both ladies are graduates oil
the State Normal school. Miss Netti,
Dibblc, OF Ridgeway, is appointed relic
officer.
The first fatal accident has occurred a
the government building, at Bay City. Al
iron girder weighing over two tons wa.
being raised into position when the tack
ling suddenly gave way. The mass of iror
caught Peter winkler in its descent, pin
ming him TO the foor His injuries wer
so severe that he survived the acciden
less than two hours.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12
HUNDREDS BURNED ALIVE.
Awful Atrocities of Chinese RebeIs.--
Men, Women and Children.

A Shanghai correspondent gives details
OF "A terrible atrocty committed by Chi
nesc rebels Oh the border OF Manchuria,
and OF equally terrible punishment inflicted
by government troops upon the captured
rebels. These rebels were led by several
Buddhist priests, ana they were especially
savage against native Christians. At one
place they burned 60 children and butch
cred nine Chinese nuns. At another they
cremated 90 men whom they imprisoned
in barn. Their expeditions were solely
for plumber and without political purpose.
Vceroy Ii sent large army against them
and their strength was broken Hundreds
OF prisoners were taken.
The punishment meted out 10 the rebels
by their conquerors was most revolving
and the executions were conducted on "a
wholesale scale. Men were beheaded by
hundreds, and entire trunks of trees were
utilized as blocks along which prisoners
were ranged in lines and their executoners
simply moved Off their heads when the
signal was given. Generally in China the
condemned are ranged in small knots
kneeling before the executioner, but here
the WRECKED miscreants were too numer-
Gus for the usual rules TO be observed and
they were seized by their queues by sol
Giers from the other side OF the lately inn
prov ised blocks and their heads Topped of.
They were not even tied and the headless
trunks fell against the block or tumbled
backward or TO one side when the fatal
sword severed the neck. The heads were
hung il long rows on poles as warning to
Others and in short time the intense cold
froze the bodies stiff. but not before camp
followers and ghouls had stripped them c.
every atom OF clothing
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12
Weekly Review az 'rrade.

New YORK, February s.-R. G. Dun, &,
Co.'S. weekly review of trade SAYS: In
spite Of much dullness. and complaints In.
some important branches trade is grad
ualiy eplarging. The east does not feel
the full benefit because western business IA,
largely met by western distributing CEN
tiers, and that alone Is incre asing heavily.
while southern trade which II more largely
met oy distribution from tho east is un-
usually dull. But the west Is steadily in
creasing orders for manufactured products
and y hbcly TO bug moro largely in the
next five months than ever before Fast
era consumption ia also fairly u3 10 tho
maximum as labor Is we'll employed. Spec
ulation in products has been more active
bat In spite OF abundance of money the
tendency OF prices is lowor. The business
failures occurring throughout the country
during the last seven days nanber alO ns
compared with ~. last week. For the
corresponding week of inst year the figure,
were 800.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12

MIR. Giddings, receiver OF the CITY ma.
tional bank, OF Marshall, has paid a second
dividend OF 40 per cent, thus putting In
circulation about te5, 900 which has been
locked up during tae past seven months
Gov Winans has pardoned Mary Roc,
sent from Gratiot county to the Detrois
house OF correction for four years for
assault with intent TO murder her husband
Hoop was a hAd citizen and had served
terms at lonia and Jackson. The two had
quarreled and occupied separate apart
nents ard Roop forced an entrance into
the room where his wife slept She fired
on revolver but claims IL was done only
10 irlsnten ner husband, and the governor
seems 70 take this Wow of the case
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12
strikers Wreck a Car with Dynamite

Woods Run car No. 102, OF the Man
chester line, Ptttsburg having on board
thirteen of the new employees Of the COM
pany, was wrecked on Beaver avenue by
the explosion of dynamite cartridge
which had been placed on the track. TIE
explosion occurred as the car was passing
the Manchester locomotive works, and
though the conclusion was so severe that
the car was thrown from the tracks and
badly wrecked and the windows shattered
in all the houses or the side of the street
nearest the track over which the ca was
running, strange as il may seem, not one
person was hurt. The car is known as
the all-night car and had picked up the
employees on their way TO work. When
the car reached the locomotive works it
was running at full speed and the men
were talking and laughing. Suddenly
there was a terrIh c explosion and the car
was lifted bodily from the track. II was
badly wrecked aud all the windows were
broken. Several OF the men were cut by
the flying glass, but no one was seriously
hurt Many persons were thrown from
their beds by the force Of the explosion.
The strikers had been quiet lately and il
was thought the trouble was all ended,
but this occurrence comes rs very un-
pleasant surprise
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12
Heavy Fine for Libeling.

John Fl. Mellon, the proprletor, and
WIN. ii. Porter. the editor Of the Beaver.
PA. Star, who had been convicted OF
cr .ninal libel in connecting Senator Quay's
name with the embezzlement OF state
funds by Treasurer Bardsley, were brought
into court and sentenced. IL was thought
the senator would be satisfied with nom
inol fine and day or so in Jail for each OF
the defendants Much surprise was there
fore expressed when they were sentenced
TO pay :ine of 5000 each and imprison-
ment TO six months in jail.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12
New Trial for CronIn,s rIurderer.,

A well-founded yumor has gained circn-
latjon in Chicago that the motion for a
new trial for the Cronin cOnspirators re-
fused in the circuit court has been re-
versed in the supreme court and new
trial will be granted TO Coughlin O'Sulli-
van, Burke and Kunze. who were SEN
fenced TO joliet, Jan. IA, 1890. Judge
Magruder OF the supreme court refuses
either TO affirm or deny tho report, but
said no decision would be made public un-
til the March term OF court
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12

Pennsylvania railway officials are en-
phatc in their denial in relation 10 the es-
Enlistment OF a new express company for
the purpose of competing with and
ultimately crushing the Adams express
company.
Alger county will probably shortly be
without sheriff owing 10 decision of
Judge Steere, who holds that the county is
illegally paying Sheriff Il. 9. Cox an annual
salary Of 81, 900 and that he is entitled 10
receive no other compensation than fees
aud perquisites OF the office. AS these do
not amount TO more than 5000 year 1t is
believed any inhabitant OF the county will
be found patriotic enough TO serve so long
for an amount so small
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12
steam Valve Exploded.

a bad accident occurred at the Bartlett il
Illuminating works at Saginaw. A steam valve
in the dynamo room burst. filing the room
with steam. Leon Fertg, the engineer.
was terrible burned by the steam on the
arms and it is feared that he inhaled some
OF tho steam. Supt \. n. Lemke was
knocked down. as was also boy named
Rust, but neither were seriously hurt.
This company furnishes power for the
Union street railway aud all motor cars in
tks city were a. a siandstill for several
hours.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12
MEN AND THIN Q S.

j. j. OElmet the new minister OF pub
lilo works in the Dominion cabinet has
been elected by reclamation for Laval,
Que.
The public debt statement shows the
total debt OF the United States 10 be s973,-
$50, 293; total cash in the treasury s77S,-
700, SEQ.
Jack Dalton. a teamster, was recently
seal ped and left for dead by Apaches on
the Mexico California border. Barring
the loss Of his hair he is all right
France and Spain are having dplo
matte tilt over Il remark made by Nj.
RiboA French minister OF foreign affairs,
concerning SPANS bad faith in the COM
mercial treaty negotiations.
John Sprengel, Il workman in litho-
graphing establishment in Cincin natl, died
ard in an old trunk the family found
stored away 81 O. 900 in cash, three sound
policies Of life insurance aggregating Sc, 600,
and building association account OF $500.
Ten miners left Juneau, Alaska, last
April for an eight months stay at Libuya
bay. Nothing has been heard from them
and an expedition has been sent out TO try
TO rescue them although but little hope Is
felt of finding them alive as they were not
prepared for winter season.
Dunkirk, N. Y, is much excited over
the alleged premature burial OF Miss Flor
ence Burke high school girl aad the
heiress OF considerable property. She
was buried few days ago, but the neigh
bors claimed she was in a trance ana in
duced the coroner TO exhume the remains,
but the coffin was found full of water. 50
that tho girl must have been drowned il
she was not previously dead Over SOC
people attended the disinterment and
/ viewed the remains.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12
DIR. rIoreII Mackenzie Dead.

Sir Morell Mackenzie, the distinguished
English physician. whose serious illness
with bronchitis was announced few days
ago, died in London. Sir Morell Macken-
zie was born in Leytonstone, Essex, in
1887, and was educated at the London hos
pital medical college and in Paris and
Vienna. He founded the hospital for dis
eases of the throat in Golden square, Lon
don. in 1868. Dr. Mackenzie was in at
tendance on Frederick ILL.,. the great Ger
man emperor, during the latters last i'll
ness, and was knighted in 1887.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12
A NEW FL pC7AoO.
q Mining Camp In Colorado Vhcrs
Fortunes are Made In week.

The excitement AT Creole, Col, the new
mining camp on tho Denver & Rio Grande
railroad. is intense. People are Hooking
in from all parts OF the country and
large city of rough board houses has
sprung up in short time. The mines are
something wonderful and almost equal
those of Leadville in its best days. David
ii. MoTat has been offered 81 600 600 by
an English company TO bond the Holy
Moses mines at Creole, but he refused 10
do so. Since the first prospect hole was
started at Creole, nine months ago, there
have been s., 900. 900 worth Of ore taken
from the mines there. although everything
is new and undeveloped as yet. The peo-
Pile are foclting in so fast that it is impos-
sble to provide shelter for all. During
recent cold spell many had 10 pay 20 cents
for berth on bar-room floor ana FUR
uish their own coverings.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12

IT is reported that the government OF
Italy is about 10 resume full diplomatic
relations with the United States Baron
Fava. it will be remembered quit his post
on an indefinite leave of absence at the
time OF the controversy between the two
governments, arising from the shooting OF
the Italians in New Orleans jail by mob.
1t is now reported that Baron Fava will
be appointed minister TO ,F'race at Den
mark. vice Sgnor Catalini. who will be
sent as minister TO Washington.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12
Too Much S.Iarigm.S

James Simpson died at tide Jackson lag"
institute OF apopleXy superinduced by
alcoholism. II now looks as though he
had been victimized by fast companions
who left him at the sanitarium few days
ago. 1t has been aScertained that when
he commenced TO travel fast gait with
these compan ons week or so ago he had
$500 on his person. He died penniless.
He had taken no treatment, as he had
never been sufficiently sober TO do so.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12
IN A GREAT STATE.
a WEEK WITH WOLVERINES BOTH
GREAT AND SMALL.
PrOhibitIonIsts Will Join Forces with
the Peoples Party.--Ann Arbor 90
Entertain the e.. a. IL.
They VIII Fuse.

Forty prominent leaders of the Prohi-
bition party, including Charles T.. RUSSELL,
OF Detroit; o. X. l.. Crozier, of Ann Ar
Dor; Rev. NJ. NJ. Callen and d. Il. Sagen-
dorph, met in secret session at jackson.
They adopted resolutions reciting the folly
of dissipating strength while the new
Peoples party has Endorsed the Prohibi-
ton princi plies, and deciding TO cooperate
with the state peoples party of Michigan
In the coming state county and township
elections. A distinct organization. how
ever, is TO be maintained in presidential
aud congressional elections.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12
Paid for Hts Fun.

Ed. Bigelow, the Crand Rapids man
who attempted to elops with Mrs. J. W..
Purtly, of Msrcellus. End who was cap
tured with the woman. at White Pigeon,
was taken TO Decatur BY Deputy Sheriff
Van Camp He settl1d by paying costs,
SCI, besides returning the suit OF clothes
which he took when be went away. Mrs.
Purdy went back 10 Marcellas with her
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12
Large Iron work. ncs,royed.

The large iron works of Haugh, Ketcham
81 Company at Haughvile, suburb Of
indianapolis we're almost completely des-
troyed by fire. The company is engaged
solely in the manufacture of architectural
iron work. and is one of tho most noted
establishments OF its kind in the country.
Most of the government work is done here,
the company having in course OF construc-
ton a large amount of material for the
government building at the Worlds Far.
Considerable work was under Roadway
for government and private buildings in
Buffalo. The scroll WORK and Other inn
portant part OF the Security building,
nearly completely in St. Louis, was almost
entirely destroyed, and OF the work in
hand the greatest damage will occur here.
Most all OF the iron in the building was
wrecked and twisted out of shade. Loss
$3.50, 900, insurance s1S, GOO.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12
g. A. Nc. Enc.mpmeut.

Department Commander c. l.. Eaton
and other members of the council of adj
ministraton of the Michigan G.. A. r.,
have fixed the dates for the next state en-
campment ut Ann Arbor, April 10. 20 and
81. Col. Eaton reports AIS posts in the
state gain of Is since last April The
death rate for the year as shown from 400
reports is lower than the former year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12
Coiored People stood no show.

A number OF colored people who left,
Texas last fall TO prospect homes in Okla
homa have just returned. They are all
destitute Many Of the poor creatures
were obliged TO walk 200 miles. They
stated that they stood chances for homes,
but were crowded out by the white boom
ers. Great restitution prevails among the
colored people who have procured lands in
Oklahoma. They have nothing 10 make
start with, and are pulling up to get out OF
the country as best they can.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12
Going 10 a "Quiet Towns

Jacob Selisman having disposed OF
nearly all his property at Saginaw, has
decided to become permanent resident OF
Detroit, and has taken formal leave OF
Saginaw. Mr.. Selgman declares he Will
erect 10-story building, the finest in
Michigan, at the corner ef Woodward and
Michigan-aves. and says he is going TO
Detroit is TO let him have needed rest ''in
a quiet town"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12
Killed BY a Trnin.

A farmer named John SphislIi. aged
about 90 aud resided in Taylor township,
Wayne county, was killed at the Flint 81
Pere Marquette railroad crossing at Dear
born. He was returning from Detroit with
q team and apparently did not hear the
train approaching Sphski was hurled
several feet and did net movo after strik-
ing the frozen earth. He leaves widow
and four SONS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12
Reciprocity with Canada.

The Empire, the government organ Of
Ontario, says: 1T is definitely understood
that Hon. Mackenzie Bowel, acting min
lister Of justice, aud Hon. j. f. Foster,
minister of dnance, will go TO Washington
to discuss, by appointment with the United
States authorities, the question of trade
between the two countries"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12
VIII Risk His Life for the Gold.

Capt. John f. Ryan, OF Superior, Wis,
who has lately been laying some huge in
take pipes at Seattle, Wash, has under
taken contract with the japanese govern
ment 10 raise 50, 600 900 worth OF gold bul.
lion which was lost of the harbor of Yoko-
hama three years ago. If Mr.. Ryan suc-
cceds in recovering the treasure he will re-
ceive 81, 900, 600. The gold lies in 265 feet
of water and a number of divers have lost
their lives in trying to recover it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12
KILLED by Swallowing a Nail.

About six months aso Frederick Wal
decker a Z year old son OF Michael Wal
decker, a laborer residing at Lansdale,
Pa, swallowed a nail. Na,attentioa was
paid TO the matter at the time, but TIE boy
has died suddenly without apparent cause
post norton examination revealed the
fact that the nail had remained in the di-
ges,ive organs, which we're onsiderably
laceruted thereby.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12
Roller Explosion.

The boiler in the saw mill and handle
factory OF Merrill Bros. at Clarion, ex-
ploded and completely wrecked the build
ing The mill had been shut down Just a
few moments previous TO the accident,
and the men were congregated in that part
of the mill where the saw was being
fitted, and when the force of the explos on
carried the mill over the debris and tim
bers were held up OFF the men by high
pile of logs that had been banked near the
mill, SO that but two men were injured
and those not fatally. The boiler was an
old one and had given some trouble pre-
viously, but it was considered safe The
loss will aggregate 81, 900.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12

Two thousand railroad men. represent
ing all sections OF the country, met in New
York and adopted resolution providing
for the equipment OF all freight trains
with the automatic couplers and aiy brakes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12

A wife aad daughter of II. +. Peocook,
a Saginaw inventor, are anxious TO learn
Of his whereabouts He was last heard
from in Jackson November 81.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-12

Chill is trying 20 borrow $25, 900, 600 TO
build railway FROM Valparaiso TO 1nqui-
Que
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-08-07
PURELY PERSONAL,

A party of Minneapolis young people have
taken up their abode in a cottage on the east
side of Lake Harriet, intending to remain
during the month of August. They call
their club organization Sancho Panza Delta
BOA de la Mancia DON Pedro They are
Misses Viola Cauyet. Carrie Severance Virgie
Plummer, Eleanor Bush, Anna Cook, Bertha
Barton, Martha Anderson, Mary Lougee and
MesSrs. Harry Thompson, Harry Kinports,
samuel Paquin, Siias Decker George Hal
bert Arthur, John and Harry Hannum.
Rev. c. F. Weitzel, of Santa Barbara, Cal.
Will visit his brothers In this city during the
present month, and will preach at the
Lowrey Hill Congregational church Sunday
morning. Aug. 81.
Postmaster William D Hale is ENJOYING q
three weeks vacation OIL the coast of Maine.
His family. who preceded him, joined him
at Portland.
Rev A. Alexander, of All Saints Episcopal
church. together with the choir of men and
boys is spending the week at Lake Christ
mas.
David c. Bell, who for some months past
has been in Europe furthering the interests
of the worlds fair, returned home Monday.
Mrs. K. H McClelland, of Glencoe. was
the guest for about week Of Mrs. Ellie w i.
Merriman. at 1928 Hennepin avenue.
William Barrett, a prominent business man
of Philadelphia, was a guest of his cousin.
Mrs. S. a. Reed, last week.
c. l. Curry, of Eureka, Mimi. was the
guest Of Ed l.. Peet Thursday. They spent
the day at Minnetonka.
Mr. and Mrs. Noses and daughter, Miss
Sadie. are now at home to their friends at
224 Grant street.
Miss Alberta Fisher is studying music in
New York.