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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
Mexico Wants Our Frontier Land.

Considerable comment has been aroused
by the statement OF prominent Mexican
official OF the state of Sonora, Mex, en-
route from Hermosillo TO the City Of Mex
leo, that re-survey of the international
boundary line would throw sixty miles of
American soil into Mexican jurisdiction.
This change would include the large towns
OF Tucson, Yuma, Tombstone, Nogales,
Bisbee, Wilcox, Benson, CHA Bend and
many smaller ones, San Diego, Cal, and
as far north a3 San Juan. An immense
amount OF valuable mining property would
also come under the new deal, also the
entire line of the Southern Pacific Rail.
road in Arizona. While the statement is
not credited as being correct, it is gener-
ally understood that the survey now about
TO commence Will show some losseness, 1T
least in the original lines. Captain Fin
Icy. u. 5. A. is at TT. Bliss, with two
compan es OF sold ers and a crops OF $50
men, preparing for survey which will
occupy the better part OF this year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26

One OF the boldest attempts at cold
blooded murder occurred at Ottumwa, Ia
Robert Yates and John Erickson were the
victims and Charles Cody and Dick Gal
lagher their assailants. The latter are
now in Jail awaiting trial. Yates and
Erickson are members OF the Ottumwa
Temperance council, having signed the
pledge recently. and their otfenSe was that
they are witnesses against several saloon
keepers in very important cases pending
and II was desirable that they should be
put out OF the way. The two former were
walking down the street when they were
overtal<en by Cody and Gallagher. vino
struck them on the head with iron pins.
rendering them unconscious at the first
blow. The men pounded Yates until they
thought him dead and then dragged him to
"a railroad track, where they left him to be
killed by passing trair. Erickson mean
while recovered consciousness and re
ported the affair TO the officers, AID Yates
returning to consciousness, dragged him
self TO his home near by, where he now
lies in dying condition. Gallagher. the
officers say, will turn states evidence
when the whole nefarous plot will be ex-
posed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
Little Chiid,s Appeal.

Bernard Schmitz, well-to-do Atchison
county, Kansas farmer, went to Germany
to visit relatives, after an absence OF nearly
20 years Upon his arrival there he was
arrested and imprisoned for desertiop from
the German army. He was sentenced for
six moths, but has been released and is
now on his way back TO America. His c.
lease was brought about by his 11-year- old
daughter, who wrote TO the emperor from
her far away home in Kansas, and In a
childish way asked for the pardon OF her
father on his birthday, tho 2sth of last
month. The emperor received the letter
on January %, and Immediately issued an
order which gave SchmiU his freedom the
following day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26

Albert Van Dusen, Bay City laborer,
dropped dead on Third street while haul
ing wood. He leaves widow and six
children, two Of the latter being with him
when he fell aud expired.
The case OF Aaron w. Hamacher, tried
for assisting prisoners TO escape from
Jackson state prison has ended in Ham
acher being found guilty. The case will
be taken to the supreme court
Richard Devorc, young laboring man,
was killed instantly by falling tree while
cutting timber on the farm OF r. S.
SheI man, near Bancroft Ho leaves a
widow and four young children.
The recent Withry vs. Curtis trial at
Ludington has excited much interest.
Curtis accuses the doctor of criminal in
tmacy with his wife. His wife asserts
the same. The doctor says it is blackmail.
The jury disagreed.
Lizzie Maher, Of Grand Rapids, died,
aged 10 years, from the effects of an icicle
falling from the caves Of her fathers
house and striking her on the head. Tho
injury was sustained 10 days before but
the girl was able to go to school for sew
eral days.
John Herscheus called on Henry Allen
at his home in jackson. Allen, who is 65
years old, is just recovering from severe
illness. The men quarreled and Herschens
struck Allen over the head with . kettle,
smashing il; Strangely enough Aliens
skull was lot crushed and he will probably
recover.
George Eckfeld, boarder at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Emma g. Clark, OF Saginaw,
was cleaning a repeating rife not knowing
it was loaded. He had taken the weapon
apart and was fling the lock when the
hammer slipped and the one cartridge was
discharged, the shot taking effect in the hip
OF Mrs. Clark. and her attending physi-
clan has been unable TO locate it. 1t is
thought she will recover, unless blood
poisoning sets in.
A peculiar lawsuit has been begun at Kali
amnzoo by c. ID. Root against Thomas
Richard aud j. 3. Westnedge and John
Couslno, who own land adjoining a paper
mill pond. to prevent them from cutting
the leo from the pond. Tho paper mill
company claims that IL owns the right OF
the flow OF water through the pond. and
with that understanding gave Mr. Root a
contract, allowing him the exclusive right
OF cutting the Ice on the pond. The de-
PENDANTS began cutting ice opposite their
land, hence the lawsuit
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
IN A GREAT STATE.
a WEEK WITH WOLVERINES DOTH
GREAT AND SMALL.
Fathers Eycs.-- Detroit WheeImen
win the Contest.

Harry Hill, farmer aged IS years, liv-
ing near Now. took his life in a particularly
determined and sensational manner. He
has boon partially demented for some time
past. though his friends did not consider
his condition dangerous. He visited his
fathers home and after a brief CONVERSE
ton went up stairs and locked himself in
a bed-chamber looking out on the orchard.
When his father went TO call him down he
refused TO answer and then refused to
open the door for his fathers admission.
Becoming alarmed at the conduct of his
son Mr.. Hill procured ladder and started
to enter the chamber through the front
window. Before he could enter, however,
Harry appeared at the window and delib-
erately cut his throat from ear TO ear in
plain view OF his father, and then with the
blood streaming down his clothes. he
opened the window walked out upon the
roof of the porch beneath it and before the
father could interfere caught hold Of an
ovefhaugng branch OF tree and swung
himself into it There he wedged himself
in among the limbs and before he could be
taken down he was dead. The body had
TO be lowered to the ground by means OF
ropes. The snow beneath the tree was
stained with bis blood for many feet around.
presenting CHASTITY sight
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
OVER so KILLED IN BATTLE.
The Priests Stir Up "A Revolution I'm
Mexico with serious Results.

A special from FL Paso. Tex, says:
The news has been confirmed here OF a
battle between the revolut'onists and fed
eral troops At Temochi Puebla, in Chihua-
hua, near the Sonora line. in which 90
men were killed, the most OF whom were
federals Another battle is reported from
Las Alimes, where eight soldiers and the
commandment were killed. Another skir-
m!sh Is reported at Jockey, whore the
revolutionists were driven TO the hills and
three killed. The man who brought the
Information says the priests are telling the
people that the country is in the hands OF
4 tyrant who will not give them justice
nor their liberty. They tell the people
that they have SO, 900, 900 with which to
supply arms and ammunition and provi-
sions. The uprising is being brought
about by the priests, some OF whom claim
TO be saints, and inspired to tell the people
OF their wrongs and lead them TO glorious
victory. II is feared that a popular up
rising Of the lower classes will take place
after the June election. when Diaz will be-
gin his third term o. the presidency.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
Read His own Obituaries.

Rev. Elijah w. Merrill died at Mnnea-
polls. When little more than an infant it
was supposed that he had died and he was
laid out for burial. Before the funeral
signs of life were discovered and he was
revived. A few days ago he was reported
as drowned while crossing the Miss ssippi
on the way 10 his farm in Wright county,
MINI, and several memorial sermons were
preached. including one at Albion college,
Michigan, where he had been professor
MIR Merrill survived 10 read reports OF
these. He left son. Rev G.. w. Merrill,
now engaged in evangelical work, and an
adopted daughter, now connected with the
New York Herald, and well-known under
the nom de plume Margaret Manton."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
The sIms-E6isOn Torpedo.

London special Experiments were made
at Portsmouth with the Sims Edison cleo
trio torpedo. The tests OF the naval
weapon were made in the presence OF Maj
j. &. Post the military at;ache of the
American legation in this city; Capt. Elm
airy, and number OF other foreign at
taches; Lieut. Toppan, of the United
States navy, and numerous English and
other European officers. The experiments
were gratifying and proved that the tor
pedo could be worked successfully when
launched from vessel in motion, with a
range Of one mile and quarter and q
speed of nineteen knots an hour. The
torpedo exhibited there was four years old.
Mr. Sims, who personally conducted the
trials. claimed that at a recent test or the
torpedo a speed or twenty-ons knots for
over two miles was attained.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
LI0uOr.s Sad Havoc.

The police were called to a miserable
how'd on Kent street, in Grand Rapids, and
found the cold and almost lifeless form of
Mrs. Robert Brown lying on the floor,
while gallon jug, partly filled with Ii
quor, told the cause Of her condition. She
was removed to hospital where she died
soon after. The coroner decided not 10
hold an inquest A few years ago Robert
Brown was a well-known and respected
miller and quite wealthy, but both he and
his wife acquired love OF liquor and
their downfall was rapid. They often
were arrested for getting drunk and fight
ing with each other, aud a year ago he was
sent to Kalamazoo as demented. His wife
has been drunk almost every day since.
When her room was searched three silver
dollars were all that could DO found Of the
fortune they once had.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
To Test the Mckinley Law.

Tho consttutionality of the Mckinley
administrative act is to be attacked. The
first move was made in the United States
circuit court at Chicago, the fling OF u
motion to dismiss the appeal OF Collector
Clark from decision OF the board Of gen.
eral appraisers assessing certain duties on
dress goods belonging TO Locke, Huleatt &
Company. The motion is on the ground
that the administrative act is void and a
number OF technical points are raised in
support OF the position taken. Success
would mean that the present board OF gen
ersl appraisers would be abolished and the
adm nistrative act OF 1888 be revived.
The attorneys interested assert that the
present statute is burdensome on importers
and its machinery too complicated.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
Terrible siorm. nj Sen.

Special from Halifax. N. S.: News is
coming to hand of the disastrous effects OF
the blizzard which swept the coast The
schooner Laura, OF and for Gloucester,
Mass, from ST. Jacques, has arrived here.
The captain reports that he encountered
the gale, 20 miles Off Whitehead. A ire
mendous sea swept the vessel, carrying
overheard two of the crew, John Kelly and
Colin McKenna. Kelly was swept pack
upon the deck by another wave but Nc
Kenna was lost The American schooner
Ella G.. Thurston has arrived At Lockport
and reports the loss OF four men ON the
banks. The men were in dories and could
not find their vessel The Gloucester
schooner S. A. Duncan foundered on
Green island. The crew was saved. A
dispatch from Bahia reports tho loss OF
there OF the ship Emanuel Swedenourg
The vessel was on her way TO Falmouth.
A private dispatch was received here to
the effect that the schooner Nora had
picked up the steamer AkabI 90 miles OF
I urk island and had towed her into that
port The Akaba was bound from Mar.
settles TO New Orleans.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26

Peter Kinney, OF Conemaugh, Pa, is
dead at the age Of 100 years and months.
He had been resident OF tho valley since
the beginning OF the century, and was the
oldest pioneer in that section. A singular
circumstance in connection with his
death is that he correctly foretold the
event. Over a week before his death he
called tis family together and told them
he had vision in the night. Two angels.
he said had come TO him and tenderly an
nounced that he would be called away on
Friday OF last week. He had been some
what i'll. but his folks tried 10 dissuade
him from the idea, even &c ing so far as TO
call in several neighbors TO reason with
the patriarch. This had no effect for the
old man steadily maintained that his vision
would come true, aud he would die on the
day set, and he was right in both respects
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
Ei-Chlorlde Killed Him.

A St Joseph correspondent says: Word
was received here announcing the death
at Plainfield. Ind. OF ii. II. Ansley. De-
ceased left here quietly several days ago
to take the bi-chloride OF gold treatment at
Kelley institute. Mr.. Ansley was about
35 years Of age and well connected. He
was the inventor Of secret process OF
ebonizing wood for the manufacture OF
piano and organ sharps and the head OF a
factory located there, which manufacture
large quantities OF these goods. August
Newell & Co, large musical manufacturers
OF Chicago having large interest in the
business. Considerable interest is felt in
the matter here, as deceased had a large
circle OF friends. and his death is attri-
buted directly to the bi-chlorde treatment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
MEN AND THINGS.

The recent freeze is said 10 have hurt
the wheat crop in central Illinois.
Sixty persons suspected OF being nnar-
chsts have been arrested in Berlin.
1t is said that ex-Presidsnt John Hoey
has asked the Adams Express company
for pension.
While melancholy over the grip John F.
Hammann, printer. committed suicide al
Dubuque. Iowa
in attempting 20 rescue horses from q
burning barn at Floodwood, Mimi, Henry
Hillenberg lost his life.
In Newark, n. j.. train crashed Into q
street car at tho Broad street crossing,
fatally in.uring the driver.
Il. E. Trrpin has been indicated fer the
murder Of Wm. Carter at Csllatin, Tenn.
To prevent lynch W he was taken TO Nash
vile.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
An Engineers CareIessness.

At Kirkwood, suburb OF St Louis, a
switch engine in charge OF Engineer Gal
lagher, collided with n suburban train
loaded with passengers and driven by En-
yineer Turcilla. The cause was AN attempt
on the part OF Gallagher 10 reach a station
near Kirkwood before tho regular train,
which no knew was nearly due at Kirk
wood. Neither OF the engines left the
track, nor did any of the cars
Gallagher and his fremcn stayed at
their posts and were unhurt. Turcilla and
his firemen jumped and escaped uniniured.
In the passenger cars there were severe
casualties. Thomas Essex was thrown
against seat and had two ribs broken,
besides internal injuries which proved
fatal. Several others were severely in
iurcd.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26

The citizens OF Lathrop. Mo, are much
exc ted over the report that a genuine gold
mine has been discovered, tested and
found valuable on a place about FIVE miles
southeast of that city. While Alfred
Allen. negro, was sinking well at a
depth Of about IS feet. he struck a layer
Of sand aud gravel of peculiar appearance
and iall OF shining particles. Work was
pushed forward and the stratum OF sand
was found to be fifteen feet thick, the
deposits being much heavier near the bot
ten. A fair sample was sent TO a chem
ist in Kansas City. who made and assay
er's certificate showing to the ton gold
$l05 aud silver slG0.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
wuIrntercst Michigan vvheeImen.

A special from Columbus. o., says:
Nisety-one delegates and Sc proxies con-
posed the representation TO tue annual
meeting OF the League OF Amer can Wheel
men. in contest from Michigan the
contesting officers were seated and the
convention then took up the matter OF
seating delegates from that state. The
decision makes Joseph NJ. Bresler, OF
Detroit, chief OF the council of the
Michigan division. The contest arose
ever the fact that the Detroit Wheelmeh OF
the L. A. W.. believing that some crooked
work was being done, held its vote which
was cast solidly for j. Nj. Bresler, OF
Detroit, for chief consul. until the day be-
fore the voting closed. The vote was
thrown out on the ground that IL had not
been cast in time. The action OF the con-
ventiou sustains the Detroit Wheelmen
aud elects Mr.. Bresler.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
Important Liquor Decisions.

Opinions in three liquor cases handed
down by the supreme court, show dis
position on the part of the supreme court
TO adhere TO close construction of the
liquor law. particularly the provisions re-
latve TO Sunday closing. In two cases
attempts have been made to evade the law
by selling in apartments adjacent TO the
barroom, equipped with chairs and tables
for convivial parties. 1t is held that any
room used on week days in connection
with saloon and 10 which wet goods are
taken must be closed on Sunday. In the
third case it is held that bartender has
no more right 10 enter his saloon on Sun
day TO get drink than any other person.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
CHILDREN DIE IN THE FLAMES.
Midnight Fire I'm an IroDwood
Dwelling Costs Three Lives.

1880
Three young lives went out in a dwell
ing house ire at lronwood. Charles
Delongchamp with his wife and six chill
dren resided In the second story OF build
ing the first floor Of which was used as q
saloon. About midnight fire broke out In
the kitchen OF the Delongchamp quarters
from an explosion OF kerosene oil and
rapidly spread through the structure. The
father was absent from homo but the
mother and six children rushed panic
sticken in all directions. The mother who
carried a two weeks-old babe IN her arms,
was finally rescued with the Two Older
children. When taken from the burning
building and questioned as 10 where the
remaining children were likely 10 be found
the frantic mother could give no clue as
she had become separated from them in
the dense smoke. The fremen and citizens
fought the fire with renewed energy, but
without avail. When the fire was COM
pletely subdued the remains OF the three
children Albert. Marie and Charles, aged
seven, five and two years respectively,
were found in the ruins. Several persons
who attempted TO rescue the little ones
were severely burned.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
AROUND THE STATE.

The university athletic tournament will
be held March 20.
A United States recruiting Office will be
established in Jackson.
The Muskegon Rifles have elected Capt
c. G. Ericsson president
Edward j. Hara, brakeman, had both
legs terribly crushed beneath an engine at
necessary.
The sixth indictment against Edward NJ.
Field has been filed by the grand jury at
New York. 1t charges forgery in the
'econd degree.
The Plutus mine at Idaho Springs. Col.
one OF the best mining properties in Colo
rado, has been sold 10 Colorado Springs
parties for $3.50, 900.
number OF Kalamazoo capitalists have
subscribed $50. 600 and purchased a tract
of 80 acres and fine water power, on which
a large paper mill be erected.
Mary Ruoff, aged Is, OF Kalamazoo, has
caused the arrest Of Joseph Bressen on a
capas claiming 20, 600 damages. She a.
leges Bressen is the father of her unborn
babe.
Hiram Lampen, aged 10 years while
cutting the limbs of "a tree he had felled
was instantly killed by an old dead tree
falling on him in East OVERSEE, Allesan
county.
The position OF the estate Of u. ID. Beck
with TO build $50, 600 memorial builG ng
and opera house at Dowagiac on condition
the city remit taxes for thirty years has
been accepted at a special election.
Muskegon lumbermen have asked the
privilege Of furnishing and finishing in
natural woods one OF the rooms in the
Michigan worlds fair building. The
prayer will be granted and three or four
other cities can be accommodated.
w. w. Tracy. representing the seed
house of ID. NJ. Ferry g. Company of De-
troit was in Jackson recently and reported
having made contract with William
Watts of Leoni, TO grow from 200 TO $50
acres OF cucumbers especially for seed.
East Jordan people voted $40. 600 worth
of bonds for public improvements" and
now that the railroad is coming their way
they have sworn cut an injunction to re-
strain The council from issuing the bonds
The claim they really believed the money
was intended for water works.
President A. II. Finn, OF the Baptist
Young Peoples unicn, OF Detroit, has been
notified that tho invitation extended to
the international body to hold its second
annual convention in Detroit had been ac-
cepted. The convention will be called u
order July Ii aud will adjourn July IL.
The Southern Michigan Sheep Breeders
and Wool Growers association met al
Jackson, when a number Of interesting
papers were read, and it was decided 70
hold the annual shearlng at the farm oil
w. l.. Kennedy, in Liberty, April ID. al
which time the election OF oG!cers will be
held.
One citizen OF Evart has had any
amount OF pleasure this winter as he has
toasted his old slippers by the fire, and has
managed TO extract considerable profit out
of the pastime. He has won five watches,
one OF them gold, a s. bill and several lots
in Florida, securing and sending in correct
solutions TO prize REFUSES and problems
published in agazines. He announce:
that be has several irons still In the fire.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
More Revolution in Brazil.

hdvices have been received from
Fortaleza, capital of the state OF Ceara,
that disturbances have broken out in that
state and that the people Of the capital
have driven the governor from tho city.
Ceara is one Of the northern states OF Bra
I'll and has u population which is estimated
at over 720, 600. The state abounds in
medicinal plants, balsams, gums, rasins
and fruits, and among its minerals are
gold, iron, copper and salt The trade
statistics OF the state show that a very ex-
tensive commerce Is carried on. No reason
is given for the outbreak.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
HIS DEATH TIE COST.
Tried 10 Inspect a Crude OIL Tank
With n Lighted Lantern.

An explosion OF crude petroleum gas
took place at the factory OF the artificial
ice company on West Jackson street. Chi
cago. The engineer, Peter Clark, TO DIS
cover how much OF the crude oil. when
is used for fuel. there YVES on hand. picked
up q lantern and started toward the tank
containing the Oh. His fireman shouted 10
him not TO carry the lantern near the tank,
but the warning was unheeded. Raising
the trap door. Clark pushed his lantern
into the interior, and the oil being low,
the accumulated gas at once exploded.
Fragments OF the iron were thrown in all
direct ons. and in all neighborng buildings
windows were ratified and broken, while
the ground shook as with an earthquake.
Clark will probably die FROM injuries re-
ceived. Harry Smith, Henry Heideman
and Patrick Dalton were also seriously
injured.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
minncnnolis, shame.

Mayor Winston, OF Minneapolis. MINI.
has signed the amended liquor ordinance,
giving only the police OF the city authority
to make complaints against salooukeepers.
1t is stated that Supt. Henderson has
ordered the police 70. keep their hands of
and that saloons VIII open Sundays, begin
ing February 81. The whole citizens
matter will be carried TO the supreme
court by committee on the plea that any
person has the right 10 file Information
against another who is alleged to be break
ing the laws OF the state