Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-08-31

Deen let.
Nebraska populsts nominated ticket
headed by Silas a. Iolcomb for governor.
1t is believed il will be Endorsed by the
democrats,
Twenty five OF Rybakowski's common
wealers were injured in a fight with dep
uties at Buffalo and $50 more were placed
under arrest.
Many changes were made in the con-
stituton of the Sons of Veterans at the
session of the commandery in chief in
Davenport.
John Newell, of Chicago, president and
general manager of the Lake Shore Rail-
road, died of apopleXy at Youngstown,
Ohio, sunday.
Tramps who had been refused free
transportation stoned a Big Four passen-
ger train at Anderson, Ind, breaking all
the windows.
Six thousand japanese troops who
landed on Chinese soil were driven back
10 their ships with loss Of a fifth Of
their number
Bank clearingS OF the country for the
past week were Ssl3. 63l, an increase
OF 1915 per cent over those for the same
period last year
In her speech proroguing the British
parliament the queen said strict neutral
ity would be observed in the war between
China and Japan.
1t is proposed 10 ship iron ore TO ST.
Louis 10y river from saltwater, 10 which
point it will be conveyed 10y new line
from Superior, Wis.
The convention Of Illinois miners at
Springfield voted % accept the Columbus
scale, which is about 10 per cent below
that adopted last June.
Notwithstanding the appeals Of rail-
road managers the Indiana tax commits
sion has decided TO make no material re-
ductiOn in assessments.
George L. McCahan. of Baltimore, was
elected grand high chief Of the Grand
| Chapter Of the Royal Arch Masons at the
convocation in Topeka.
In the annual address to the American
! Bar Association Judge Cooley upheld the
| Presidents course during the strike ana
scored Governor Altgeld.
In her new treaty with Japan Great
Britain has abandoned the claim Of extra
territorial jurisdiction. Other nations
will probably follow suit.
The expense 10 the state Of Illinois
| caused by the calling out OF the militia
during the late strike Is placed by the
adJutant general at $4,000,
A plot to assassnate President Hip
! polyte, Of l.ayti, was exposed by the
sweetheart OF one OF the conSpiratOrs,
most Of whom were captured.
Iowa railroad commissioners heard the
arguments of the roads for an increase In
freight rates. and gave jobbers thirty
days in which TO make reply.
The revolution I'm Nicaragua is gaining
strength. At Managua the government
forces were driven back and "a number Of
houses on the outskirts burned.
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy division
headquarters at Fulton, H., have been
abandoned Most Of the men and power
will be transferred 10 Galesburg.
Miss Mary Desha, a sister Of Breckin-
ridges first wife, in an open letter calls
on the men and women Of the blue grass
state 10 defeat the congressman.
Four persons were injured and much
valuable property destroyed by an ex-
plosion of dynamite which was being
used in excavating in New York.
A resolution directed at Americans
against the employment OF alien labor on
the industrial exhibit has been passed by
the city council of Toronto, Ont.
William Brinkmeyer returned 10 Mil
waukee after three weeks absence and
claims 70 have been lured from home by
a stranger and drugged and robbed.
Application has been made for re-
ceiver for the Chicago, Indiana 81 East
ern railroad. one Of the boom lines pro-
jected TO cross the Indiana gas fields.
John w. Coburn, Of New York was
elected grand master Of the general grand
chapter Of Royal Arch Masons at the
trennial convention in Topeka, Kan.
Robert Peel son of Sir Robert Peel, OF
England, and the ex-adorer OF Mrs.
Langtry, wants TO marry Miss Sanford,
of Bridgeport, Conn, an American heir
ess.
Notwithstanding industrial disturb
ances and the continuance OF drought in
certain sections. trade continues 70 show
steady Improvement, according 70 Brad
streets.
Delaware republicans nominated Josh
ua III. Marvel for governor and Rev. j.
8 Willis for congress. The platform de-
nounces the tariff bill and declares fol-
bimetallism.
Mrs. Adele Lorillard Ronalds OF New
York, widow, - years of age and worth
100000 has married Charles Frank
Francklyn kegid, an actor, - years OF
age and penniless.
lIEfforts are being made In Denver e
form syndicate with $4,000 capital tC
bring off the Corbett and Jackson fight
Bat Masterson and John Murphy are adj
vocating the scheme.
Union veterans in session at Rochester
n. Y, have passed a resolution TO petit
ton congress to make June II a nationa
holiday to be called Veterans day, il
commemoration of the battle of Bunker
Hill.
Investigation has proved that the re
! cent fire in the Franklin coal mines nea
Seattle, by which thirty-seven miner
lost their lives, was of incendiary origin
Parties who started the fire were burned
J 20 death.
Charles Austin and William Williams
who held up a st. Paul train at Deerfeld
H.. and shot. Special Officer Owens, wer
captured after running fight in which