Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-08-24

Veterans of the German wars met in
annual convention at Pittsburg Monday.
The parade was witnessed by enthusiast
tic thousands.
Governor Turney was renominated 10y
the democratic convention in Tennessee.
President Clcveland's administration
was commended.
An offer Of SQ.0OO.OO has been made by
an English syndicate for the property
and good will of the Elgin National
Watch company.
William Scharf, the ncendiary now
under arrest al Chicago, is believed 10
have been driven from Germany for an
archist practices.
An address 10 colorcd voters, urging
them TO cut loose from the republican
party. was issued by the Negro National
Democratic League
At the Lucy Stone anniversary meet
ing at Freeport, H.. a United States flag
with but two stars was displayed, caus-
ing much comment.
Bluefelds has been retaken by Nicara-
guam troops and many American sympa-
thizers with Chief Clarence have been
placed under arrest
holm, Of Michigan. who fled after embez-
cling 5000 of the states funds. has been
captured in sweden.
As result Of religious revival at
Hammondsville Ohio seven women have
left their husbands because they woulC
not join the church
In a speech before the bimetallic con
ference Congressman Bryan recommends
ed the dropping Of all other issues bur
that OF free coinage.
Rich gold discoveries are reported along
the Rio Grande in New Mexico and peo-
Pile from the surrounding states are flock
ing into the territory.
Professor Ely. Of the University Of
Wisconsin, in an address at Chautauqua,
y. V. denied that he was a teacher Of
socialism or anarchy.
The last company OF United States
troops has been removed from the Union
Pacific system. Two companies yet guard
the Southern Pacific.
Carbonate, H.. j. involved in a liquor
war The MAYOR Of the town opposes
the traffic in any way. but majority OF
the aldermen favor 1t,
Profting by the bitter experience Of
the present year, many Nebraska farm
ers are preparing TO vote bonds for the
Introduction Of irrigation.
The cases against the assailants Of Ad-
jutant General Tarsney. Of Colorado,
were dismissed, the grand jury having
failed to find Indictments,
Supreme Chancellor w. w. Blackwell
of the knights Of pythias has decided
that the order can not officially recog-
nize the Pythian SiStcrhood.
Burton c. Cook. who twice placed Lin
coin in nomination for the presidency,
and who was the father OF the Illinois
public school system. j. dead.
Resolutions protesting against the pro-
posed design for the soldiers monument
at Des Moses. Iowa, were adopted by
the G.. \. Il. post Of Ottumwa.
Kansas merchants have been passing
as currency due bills closely resembling
United States currency and secret Off
cials have seized all these bills.
Calvin. Kelly. Gilligan and Jennings.
leaders OF various divisions Of CoXey's
scattered army. have been secured to
stump Indiana for the populjstS
Kolbites have determined torefuse rec
ignition TO the newly elected Alabama
government and will organize honest
election leagues in every county.
Three horse thieves We're captured by
thirty members OF the Ross Township
GndJ Horse Thief Association after a
fight in which 100 shots were fired.
Continued wet weather has done great
damage to crops in England The po-
tato blight in its most virulent form pre-
walls i'm many districts Of Ireland.
The Breckenridge rally as Georgetown,
KY, was fzzle. Few heard the con-
CHEESEMAN'S speech but the admirers who
accompanied him from Lexington.
Judge Caldwell, Receiver McCook and
Attorney Peckham are said to have
agreed on c. X. Holiday As Remnants
successor in the Santa Fe receivership.
The Missouri crop report says: APP
Piles have fallen off badly in some sections
and few spondentS report that
winter apples are ripening prematurely."
-Four powder houses of the Speer Hard
ware Company. two miles north OF Fort
Smith, Ark. exploded. three persons be-
ing killed and much property damaged.
Joseph Leicht, Of Winona, Mimi. was
elected supreme arch Of the Druids at
the Columbus meeting. Milwaukee was
selected for the supreme grove gathering
in 1896
BY the explosion Of gunpowder wagon
in Largo do Sandal. Brazil, thirty-two
persons were killed. many more were
wounded and several houses were demol-
ished.
Attorney General O'Connor has been
authorized to bring suit for recovery of
the millions expended by Wisconsin for
defense Of the general government during
the war
proclamation has been issued by
Mayor Koch, of Milwaukee, notifying
parents and teachers that unvaccinated
children will not be permitted TO attend
the schools.
1t is predicted that not a bushel of corn
will be shipped east from territory west
of the Missouri river. There will not be
enough raised in Kansas or Nebra ska TO
supply home requirements.
Mgr Satolli, the papa delegate, has
decided TO maintain silence as 10 the
statement that the pope will soon make
his authority absolute and sovereign and
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