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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04
AROUND THE STATE.

Beulah is the new postoffice name of
Crystal City.
Sand bars again interfere with naviga-
ton in ST. Joseph harbor.
The electric railway that connects lsh-
peming and Neguanee will be extended to
TO Marquette this season. This will make
the road Is miles long, and the fare will
be but 20 cents.
The Hackley soldiers monument at Mus
kegon will be unveiled Memorial day and
Phil Kearney post, @. A. r., is making
arrangements that the event shall be of
more than state Importance.
Lumber and timber handlers at the Nor
rie and Ashland mines. near Ironwood
have struck for an advance from Sl.75 TO
81 per day. Mine officials say the request
cannot be granted and some trouble is
feared.
new Baptist church will be erected at
Allegan this season, OF Holland stone and
brick, TO be IA feet in size, with a seating
capacity of 500 in the church proper and
200 in the lecture room. The estimated
cost is s1S, 600.
The annual reunion Of Dewitt Clinton
Consistory, Scottish Rite Masons, and CO.
ordinate bodies, was held in Grand Rapids
with $50 high degree Masons in attendance,
and q class OF "a candidates. Degree:
from four TO fourteen inclusive, were con
ferred, and Moriah Grand Lodge of Per
lection elected officers.
Gov. Winans has issued a proclamation
naming the following gentlemen OF De
troit as a committee 10 receive contribu
tons for the sufferers by famine Ia Russia
r. w. Gillett j. II. Donovan, J. S. Gray,
II G. Butler, David Stott and J. w. Flynn.
The names were suggested TO the governor
by Mayor Pingree. Contributions may b.
sont in cash or in preserved provisions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04
Relief for Russia.

Loaded to her guards with -four and
provisions for the famine-stricken provin-
ces of Russia, the steamship Indiana left
Philadelphia on her voyage OF mercy with
the cheers and well wishes of thousands
and the strains Of America" following
her as she steamed down the river. The
great cargo she carries is purely Phila-
delphia offering. Twenty-nine thousand
sacks of flour, the purchase of the relief
committee. was slowed away in the vessels
hold and between decks, besides, nine car
loads of individually donated barrels OF
flour and an assortment of provisions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04
A RIVAL or STANLEY.
Mrs. sheldon, the Female African
Explorer Returns 10 New York.

MRS. sheldon, the Female African
Explorer Returns 10 New York.
Mrs. French Sheldon has arrived at New
York from Eastern Africa on the steam
ship Aller. She started her ''Darx Con-
tlnent' expedition from Zanzibar, having
first she says engaged retinue OF los
persons. all blacks. She marched at the
head OF this force and was sole commander.
Way was first made 10 Mombassa. ana
then the journey continued $50 miles
through jungles. AS she arrived In the
territory occupied by the different tribes
Mrs. Sheldon says she always sent Tor the
chief and had conference in tent On
these occasions she would always array
herself in full court dress. THIS Tact
together with the circumstances that she
was the first white woman these nations
ever saw, caused great awe and wonder
ment, and she was always allowed TO pass
unmolested. Mrs. Sheldon says she went
TO Africa TO study the social condition OF
the people. particularly OF the women and
children, and OF course found much that
was reprehensble.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04
CieveIand,s Detroit Reception.

Gov. Winans and staff and the Fourth
regiment met EXPIRES dent Cleveland at
the Michigan Central depot, Detroit, on
the occasion OF his popular reception in
that city. The distinguished guest was
greeted and welcomed by acting Mayor
Coots, who presented him with engrossed
resolutions from the common council ten
dering him the freedom of the city. Dur
ing the entire time Of his stay in the city
the ex-Presdent was constantly sur
rounded by hundreds. In the evening the
party assembled in the parlors OF the
Hotter Cadillac. where an Informal recep-
ton was held at which thousands OF men,
women and children were received by
Mr.. Cleveland. Hundreds were turned
away on account of the vast number pres
ent
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04
Queer Matrimonial Experience.

Three years ago Policeman Alexander
Curry, of Grand Rapids, was charged with
attempting to outrage Della Marriage, TO
whom he was engaged. He fed to avoid
arrest and was captured in Detroit and
brought back While the case against
him was pending he married the girl
and stopped the prosecution. Soon after
the wife applied for divorce, claiming
that she had been coerced into the marriage,
and her petition was granted. News has
just been received of their marriage a
second time in Chicago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04
100000 Lost in tie Malls.

Two hundred thousand dollars worth OF
N ortgages and notes have been lost in the
mails between Minneapolis, Mimi, and
Superior. Wis. On January 14th last the
papers were shipped by w. w. Townsend
a Minneapolis capitalist, to the Superior
Bauk of Commerce for collection. No
notice was received regarding the papers.
Mr. Townsend visited in the city and went
to the bank. He was astonished 10 learn
that the package had not been received
and the authorities were at once notified.
Townsend is confident that the package
was put in the Minneapolis postoflice.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04
Remarkable Faith Cure.

Emma Evans, OF Savannah, Ga, was
thrown from a carriage IS months
ago and her spine so badly injured that
the doctors pronounced her incurable.
From then until very recently she had not
walked a step. A few days ago Miss
Evans was silently praying that her health
might be restored, when strange sensa-
tion came over her, coupled with the idea
that her prayer had been granted. She
tried to rise, and. finding herself able TO
do so, walked about the room. She be-
lieves her cure permanent ana attributes
it solely TO her prayers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04
Keeley,s cure 10 90 TO England.

DR.. Leslie E. Kelley. OF Dwight, Ill. will
contract with the United States govern
ment to put bis remedies and treatment of
the liquor and opium habits in all OF the
national and state and naval homes OF
America. He had also made 4 contract
with j. s. Vickers. OF London, England,
representing group of capitalists. for the
sole rights OF the Kelley gold remedies for
the cure OF the diseases Of intemperance
and opium in the United kingdom of Great
Britian aud Ireland. II is stated that the
English syndicate have capitalized stock
of Il, 900, 900.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04
Robbed fits Isride-Eicct.

j. +. McDougall, Of New York, who had
been paroled from the state reformatory at
Huntington, Pa, made court TO Mss
Theresa May Denanthorn, an estimable
young lady Of that city, and they were TO
have been married. Elaborate prepare
tons were made for wedding, and over
200 invitations had been issued, but the
bridegroom elect did not show up. Nc
pougall secured a gold watch and s240 in
money from his intended bride. He
pawned the watch and left for parts un-
known
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04
Causes Two Deaths.

John Kaiser, photographer, of New
Albany, Ind. in lit of jealousy shot his
wife through the head because she refused
TO live with him. He escaped TO the woods
east Of the city and was pursued by q
score of citizens. Two hours later he was
covered by the revolvers OF his pursuers
and agreed to surrender. While he was
crawling out from beneath manger he
drew a revolver and fired it into his own
head, dying instantly. Mrs Kaiser's
wound is desperate one, but she may
recover.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04
Ta,mnge,s Tabernacle TO be sold.

Charles 7. Willis has obtained judgment
under the mechanics lien law for 52,2l6,
the amount he claims TO be due him for
work on Talmage's tabern .cle at Brooklyn,
N. Y. The decree OF the court orders tho
sale of the property in case the judgment
is not satisfied. Although the decree was
entered some time ago. the claim Of Mr..
Willis has not been paid. The structure
Is valued at $500, 900. Russell Sage holds
q mortgage on the property. Since the
church was erected it is said great diff
Guilty has been experienced in meeting ex-
penses
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04
Fatally Crushed.

James Oswald, a brakeman, on the
through freight on the Flint 81 Pere Mar
quette road. was caught between the cars
while coupling at Reed City, crushing his
right shoulder aud breaking three ribs of
his left side. John Schrimer, brakeman
of another train, saw him fall and pulled
him from under the wheels in time TO save
him from being run over. No hopes are
entertained for his recovery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04

The Mercier House, OF Mackinaw City.
owned oy parties at Romeo and managed
by Mrs. NJ G. MERCER, has burned. 1t
is total loss, with very little insurance.
The loss is about S.. 600. A vacant store
building and residen % occupied by ID. A.
Trumpour were also burned.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04
Mixed Relations

Sixty-fve-year-old George Smiley. OF
Harrisburg, Pa, has just married 37.v sar-
old Miss Annie Carnman. The bride /.
the youngest sister of the vito of T. M
Smiley, son of George Smiley. and by this
peculiar union she becomes the mother.in-
law OF her elder sister and the latter the
daughter-in-law OF her younger sister.
Inc hve children of t. NJ. Smiley (the SOM
are now the grandchildren of their lats
aunt
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04

Three slides occurred near Telluside.
Col In one OF them sixteen mules and one
horse were instantly killed.
The Indian boarding school at the Win
nebago agency. Neb., has been destroyed
by fire. Loss SIS, 600, with no insurance.
The Berlin rioters. aftcr four or Eve
days of continued skirmshing with the
police in which they were always worsted.
many Of them being severely injured and
others cast into prison, have cooled down
somewhat. Sunday was comparatively
quiet and the proposed plan of calling out
mounted troops TO copo with the mob
seems to have dampencd the anarchistic
ardOr.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04
To Sprinkle California;.

f. p. Murphy, president OF the Inter
state Artificial Rain company, of Goodland,
Kan, has started the process for making
rain at Huron. Cal. The company has a
new two-story building built and say they
are there to stay. Farmers have contracted
with Linders aud Borders. Of Tulare, for
40, 900 acres OF grain, they having the
rain company under contract
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04
Exploded Too Soon.

Two Valnski brothers, Poles employed
as miners in the Seoewaing Coal COM
pany's mine, were seriously injured by
premature blast of powder. They are
inexperienced miners aud in tampering
with charge of powder ready for blast
but not properly protected the shot sud-
denly exploded. Felix was buried under
pile OF loosened coal and was fatally in.
jured. His brother Frank although seri-
ously bruised will probably recover.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04
Another state Institution

The county superintendents of the state
in session in Grand Rapids appointed
committee TO ask the legislature for an
appropriation to found a state home for
the feeble minded. They claim the county
houses of the state are filing up with this
class of charges, while the accommoda-
tions are not adequate and their presence
Is obnoxious 70 other inmates.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04
An Ex.Gov. Burned to Death.

Ex-Gov. Elias N. Conway, OF Little
Rock. Ark, accidently burned to death in
his own residence, small one-story frame
building which was also consumed. II Is
supposed he was asleep at the time. For
many years before the late war he was
one of the most conspicuous men In the
state. He was several times auditor and
served two terms as governor. He was
old and feeble, quite eccentric and lived
alone, not allowing anyone else to sleep on
the premises.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04
Terrible storm on spain,s Coast.

London cable: Tho Times Oporto,
Portugal, correspondent gives details OF the
frightful storm reported from there. He
says: 1t is reported that so boats are
lost and 800 persons drowned. The loss
OF life is probably moderated. The
steamer Elbe made three futile attempts
10 leave Leixoes habor one day, and a
fourth attempt the next, which succeeded.
While out she saved boat load of 20 men,
and has now returned up the coast TO
vigo. Spain, where some boats, it is re-
ported, have taken refuge"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04
Biz New York Blaze.

Fire broke out in the fve-storv brick
building 425 TO 43l Eleventh avenue. New
York City, and before the flames were
extinguished the building was Quilted and
5000. 900 damage done. The building was
owned aud occupied in part by Patterson.
See a. Elsie. dealers in marble, onyx and
rare stones. loss $40, 600 on stock.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04
The pope IL I'm Rome 10 stay.

The pope is preparing an address 10 be
delivered on the anniversary of his corona
ton. in which he will decline TO abandon
his rights over Rome, but otherwise -,
address will be couched in moderate tone,
owing TO the improved relations between
the vatican and the quirinaL
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04
A Queer Marriage.

A peculiar marriage was solemnized in
Jackson in order to perfect the line Of
heirship to realty property in Canada.
Alter much legal advice the county clerk
issued a marriage license TO William H.
Plumb of that city. aged 81, nd Mrs.
Amanda Bentley, who had attained the
mature age of 81 and lived in Grand
Rapids. The pair was Immediately
welded by justice of the peace.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04

The Bardeen Paper company. of o,.oro
claims the largest single structure =, ,h.
world exclusively devoted TO naner
making. Pops
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04

Decatur. Ill, lost its public library Had
several other prominent buildings by tis.
The loss will be fully 500, 600.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04

Herman Sluseman, OF Norwood, near
Nyack, N, Y. brought new cow to his
farm. When Mrs Sluseman went to in
spect il the animal rushed at her. The
woman was so close that she could no!
turn aside in time to save herself. The
cows horns were plunged into Mrs. Sluse-
mans stomach, making horrible wound.
She gave a scream and fell to the ground.
She was quickly taken into the house, bu,
in less than 10 minutes she died in terri
bic agony.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04

Ishpeming is to have brass band TO be
composed entirely of musical Firms
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04

One hundred acres of land have been
displaced in Wyoming by an explosion
caused by fire in an underground vein Of
coal, which has been burning for 12 years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-25

10 the delight OF the spectators. The
redoubtable Jerry objected TO Macune's
motion 70 select special committee to
draw up such resolution, saying that
the motion 10 ad journ was not debat-
able. Gen. Weaver and Powder y
finally smoothed the feelings OF the
com batants by securing recess OF thir-
" minutes, with the understanding that
the committee asked for by Macune be
appointed. Simpson, II he had any OBJ
lection 10 the committee, deemed IL ad-
visable apparently 10 withdraw IT. In
view Of the evident strength OF the
opposition
On the platform committees the big
bodies were given additional represen
tation, the basis being for each organi'
cation one representative and one add
tional for each twenty-five delegates
of the organization in the conven
tiop. One representative for each stat
as a geographical division was allowed
The unwieldy committee on platform
will have a hard duty TO perform. Th'
woman suffragists, who have tired o
promises. had conference and agreed
upon the following:
we demand that the elective franchise be Civ
en- the women Of America on such eduoatona
or other regulations as the state legislature
shall prescribe, and VIC pledge ourselves neye
10 rcccdo from this position or drop this dc
mand uatil justice be done.
A change in the plan for the selec
ton Of the platform committee. nppar
emily in the interest of the larger OF
CARNATIONS as distinguished from tn
minor ones, was made at the instanc
of DIR. McCune. The big bodies wer
given additional representation, tn
basis being for each organization on
representative and one additional fo
each twenty-five delegates Of the OF
ganization in the convention. On
representative for each state as
geographical division was allowed
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-25
Wool and the Tariff.

Tho democratic majority In the
house is plainly bound on doing all in
It's power To injure the farmer. II has
neither friendiness nor good will In
his behalf and with its rulnous wool
measures II Is striking him and his
prosperity u severe blow.
The purpose Of the democrats 10
make foreign wool free on the ground
that II is raw material" il squnrely
opposed 10 the Interest Of the aRricul.
turist. To carry II out would be
TO reduce the inc,me Of every farmer
whose sheep contributed to last years
American wool product Of $50 200, 900
pounds. So fai as the farmer ia con.
oerned, the WOO he sends to market 5
not raw material IL is u finished pro
duct which represents his own labor,
the cost of his farm, the interest on
that cost and all the expenses Of run.
ming his farm and making It pay a
profit. The farmer Ia entitled TO full
protection as much as the wage worker
who manufactures woolens. The
democracy would prefer neither. The
republican party would protect both.
No possible justification exists for
the Springer measure. 1t aims t.
undo all that the Mckinley law hat
already accomplished for the wooden
industry. In 1890 the American PEI
pie paid foreigners S53 .s9s,6l4 for
woolen fabrics. In 1891 they paid
only 1874, 0l0,5i3, This represents an
immense gain to American industry
which the free trader would wipe out
at single stroke, American wooden
goods not only command a better home
market than they did u year aud half
ago, but they are cheaper today than
when the Mckinley bill was passed
The democratic FREQ wool bill is In the
interest OF foreigners and against the
interest Of Americans. 1t should not
become a law, and 1t will not while a
republican senate is in the capitol and
a republican president in the Whit,
House,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-25
AT ST. LOUIS.
Assembling OF Representatives OF
Industrial Societies.
The ATTENDANCE RATHER LARGE.
Prominent Members Of tho Different
Organizations Taking Part An
Interesting session EI-
pected.

EXPOSITION HALL, ST.. LOUIS, Feb.
a3. SO far as the southern deegates
are concerned the outlook yesterday
was not encouraging 10 the peoples
party enthusiasts. While each Of the
southern states has sent n small dele
cation, either from tho Ciiizrns' Al
lance or Farmers Alliance, there is no
such enthusi asm as Is seen among the
northwest delegates who have taken
the convention In charge The Kansas,
Nebraska, Mi neso,a and South Bnltota
delegations have openly talked that it
will be folly TO wait longer for any
lection OF the untry.
Only one Of the regularly elected
delegates from Georgia has reported,
and when the convention is called 10
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-25

Wlttc' amp lnteu by T, " rOwDEHLY
the conference in regard to the time OF
holding the convention. Then COM
mittee OF three was appointed TO
act with committee appointed
by the conference in regard 10
the place for holding the convention.
Indianapolis, through william Fortune,
secretary of it's Commercial club, then
presented its claims lie said that
Indianapolis wanted the convention
and could accommodate 75, 900 visitors
lie had letters from the managing edi-
tors Of each Of the indianapolis papers
promising to accord the convention fair
treatment and he proposed to furnish
hall with n seating capacity Of ., 600
free to the convention.
After the motion hal been adopted
by which the national committee OK
cluded itself from the conference, an
enthusiastic delegate made a motion
providing for n big ratification meet
ing. This action was laid upon the
table.
Before benjamin Terrell, of Texas,
let fall the gavel calling the conven-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-25
mCheaper Dress Goods. /"

A few days ago the REFLECTOR
quoted from an advertisement Of Case
& Bishop saying that "Some lines OF
dress goods are cheaper this year than
last and no line has advanced In price" y
showing that there has been no in
creased cost 10 purchasers whatever
because Of the Mckinley tariff law
which went into effect a little more
than year ago.
Our esteemed free trade organ Of
English manufacturers, the News,
replied with the ridiculous assertion
that the reason that there had been no
increase In price was that the goods
advertised by Case & Bishop this season
were manufactured year before last
and carried over In the manufacturers
Lands, consequently they were being
sold at any price to get rid OF them.
The statement was on the face OF IL n
reflection on the firm. The advertise
ment from which we quoted said also
that these we're all new dress goods. "
The firm Of Case Il Bishop is not in the
habit Of putting of on its thousands Of
customers Old patterns Of goods or
handling styles that we're made up for
1890. They are known as one Of the
most progressive and up.to.the times
firms in the state and 1t Is a direct
insult to state that they misrepres"nt
their goods In their advertisements
something that Case Il Bishop do not
| do.
The REFLECTOR asked Mr.. Case
senior member of the firm, regarding
the purchase Of this years goods
"They are neD goods, said Mr.. Case,
I'VE do not handle any old goods moi
do any importers get goods made tive
years ago. No one can tell what III,
future fashion will be. Jobbers leav,
New York in November and buy good
which arrive In this country about Feb
LIST. Those are the imported goods W,
get aud our American made dress good
which are also large portion Of on
stock are likewise new. Every piece 0
dress goods ia our spring stack ,oas man
ufdctTed IN NE past sir months.n
The REFLECTOR does not wish b
make this personal matter We Eel
certain that there was nothing mislead
ing in the firms advertisement and tn
result proves that we were right.
But IL ~ not necessary to produc
argument 10 show that dress goods ar
M cheap or cheaper than In the past
Every womln knows that such ID tn
fact and II is conceded everywhere tina
such commodities Of life have ratht
decreased than increased in price sine
the Mckinley measure went into effect
The law has proved one Of the MOI
beneflcenL In the history Of this natio
and the people having had fair trit
Of Its benefits are endorsing IL hearth
throughout tie land Next Novembt
they will be called to make chOlc
between the principles Of free trad
and protection. The result will shot
AZ IL showed In 1858, an overW helmin
majority for protection 10 America
Industries and approval Of republica
| measures
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-25

The Salina papers continue TO how
for the Beloit train to run from Solo
mon to Salina, but no one but the
Salina people see any necessity for
1t. A railroad Tan said the other
day that such train would not carry
two passengers a day on an average
between Solomon and Salina. All the
northwest towns come to Abilene to
trade and have no need of going out
toward the west line of the state to
get no better accommodations or
values. The Union Pacific is not
foolish enough to waste any money
along that line.