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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-04
MOVED HIS BANK AT MID
NIGHT.
Ashley's Banker Has Lett Town Under
Peculiar Circumstances Justice
Willoughby Of North Shade
implicated.

Willoughby OF North Shade
Implicated.
For some time past rumors have
been afloat regarding NJ, Wallace Bull
lock, of the banking firm of Nj. Wal
lace Bullock X Co. of Ashley To the
effect that illegal and crooked VOL k
had been going on IN the township of
North Shade, duplicating Josiah G..
NanKirk and Justice of the Peace Cur
It's Is. WIlloughby. A special cores
pondent went to the village of Ashley
and gained the following facts:
On the 9th instant, one Josiah G..
Nankirk, constable of North Shade
township, was arrested for buying ac-
counts for the purpose Of collection
and prosecution, which is contrary to
law, and this fact opened up case
that will without doubt bring several
other cases TO light where illegal pros
ecution has been made.
The above case was a disputed bill
against G.. l.. Bennett of Ashley, which
h d been placed in the hands of Bull
lock for collection. Bullock causing the
name OF j. G. Nankirk of North Shade
to be used as complainant, and having
the case brought before Justice VIII
lOughby Of above township. a distance
Of % miles from Ashley, also having
the case called at $50 a. m.
The defendant appeared on the morn
ING set for trial, but was fifteen min
utes late, and was told by the Justice
that the case had been adjourned on
his own motion, as Vankirk's wife was
sick. The case finally was tried before
a jury which was charged by Will
loughby as to law and fact, practically
telling them they must bring in YER
dict for plaintiff, which they did.
When VanKirk was brought to Ash
ley he went before Justice Meade and
made affidavit that the case was
brought without his knowledge. This
brought to light the fact that Bullock
and Willoughby had been engaged in
illegal proceedings, and for some I'M
known reason NJ. Wallace Bullock took
the tram and left for Detroit, leaving
his bank in charge of his clerk, John
X. Burke. Everything continued as
usual until last Friday night, when
Bullock drove into town at midnight,
sent word to his clerk, and with his as
sistance packed up everything of value.
loaded them into his wagon and drove
away. For the last two years very few
have deposited money in this concern,
having no confidence as to its reliable
ity; and last Friday there was but $53
on deposit, of which $40 was drawn
out during the day, leaving balance
of only Sl3. Aside from this Bullock
had about SIS, 900 in chattle mortgages
and papers such as collections, etc
these he took with him. Saturday
morning there was quite a stir among
those having valuable matters in his
hands and an investigation vas COM
menced
Several other cases now come TO
light, which appear to be crooked and
the chances are that this story will be
continued.
Willoughby's case is now in the hands
of the Governor and without a doubt
he will not only cease to be a Justice,
but suffer for the illegal work he has
been pursuing for some time past
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-04

Was school day and the schools of
the county, with the exceptions of those
from Alma and ST. Louis. turned out
en- maSse Application had been made
for $500 school tickets and they were
all used. At an early hour the various
districts in the county began to arrive
in wagons, trimmed with evergreens,
and gaIly decorated with flags and
bunting, and carrying banners. When
nearly all the schools had arrived they
formed line of march. and passed in
review before the grand stand, 10 the
music of the Ithaca band. After the
marching an excellent address was de-
lIvered by Judge ). b. Daboll, of ST.
Johns. After the addresses the child
rem scattered about the grounds and
enjoyed To the utmost the merry-go-
rounds and other attractions provided
for their special delectation. Not an
accident occurred to mar their pleasure
until the crowds were leaving the
grounds in the evening, when little
daughter of William Naldrett, of ltha-
ca, fell under one of the drays engaged
in removing the EXHIBITS from the
fair, and was 50 badly injured that she
lived only few minutes.
The horse races all raised consider
able attention ond passed OF in due
shape, only one accident occurring in
the free-for-all pace or trot Benson
II. won in easy style. Summaries:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-04
A Desirable Residence For sale

offer for sale my property on Washing
ton Avenue st. Louis, consisting Of house
barn, and about four acres of land, mostly
bearing orchard and vineyard. House con
tains twelve rooms, closets and attIcs, wood
house. tool room, and large cellar. There
are clsterns and two good wells on the place
also connection with the city water works
| will sell cheap with part payment balance
at per cent. For terms apply to
JULIA ID. HASTINGS, or
Ssl-tl3 30 +. " HAsTISGs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-04
ASsEyM g4sIfJsA
Correspondents, Take Notice

Correspondents will get communications
40 as not later than Tuesday hereafter, as all
-s,opers of the Gratiot County Pig. Co. will be
sSued earlier. We can not insure insertions
Of regular letters reaching Us at st Louis
,ater than Tuesday. If any thing very i'm
portant happens, send an extra, which will
De in time If sent direct to the papers at the
home offices respectively, If 1t reaches us
Thursday forenoon. Late matter should be
sent TO all three papers separately, as the
80 tside of each paper is set at home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-04
BRECKENRIDGE.

Leslie Riggs, for l6 years resident of this
place, died last Thursday and was buried
Sunday under Masonic auspices. The fun
eral was one of the largest ever held in the
place. more than 100 masons from different
parts of the county attending, besides
his many friends and neighbors.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-04
All druggists sell DR.. Miles Pain Pills.
All pain bauI,hed By Dr. Nile- Pain Pll!s.
Worth knowing.

Many thousand people have found friend
in Bacon'- Celery King.
If you have never used this great specific
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tration, > eepes ness and all III eases arising
from arrangement of the stomach, liver and
kidneys, we would be pleased TO give you a
package of this great nerve tonic free of
charge. B. :. Webb
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-04
HALF-MILE Run.

The fair, on the who'e, was a decid-
ed and gratifying success. The list of
entries was not quite up to that Of for
mer years, but the attendance was con-
slderably in excess OF that for the past
four years and the Agricultural Society
will realize handsome profit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-04

For Itching Piles irritation of the gent
tas, or itching in any part of the body
Doan's Ointment ia worth its weight in gold
No matter how long standing the trouble
Doan's Ointment will not fail to give instant
relief
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-04
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.
DR.. Miles Pain Pills stop Headache.


Simply take Otto'- Cure. We know Of it,
astonishing cures and that it will stop a
cough quicker than any known remedy.
II you have Asthma, Bronchitis. Con
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lungs, a few doses of this great guaranteed
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II you wish 10 try call az our store, and We
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b. S. Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-04
Highest of all in Leavenng U. Report
R3%!aa!!! RR s%assE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Clinton, Galloways; j Il. Gibbs, Itha-
ca, Jerseys; DR.. Kennedy, ST. Louis,
Shropshire sheep; W f Davis, Wash
ington, Victoria. o | &. and Poland
China swine; Ed. Draper, Newark,
SOuthdown sheep; Lewis Vance, North
Star, Chester Whites; W H. Parker,
Clinton, Poland Chinas; G. NJ Bray,
Clinton, Berkshires; G.. T.. Lapham,
Berkshire swine and Cotswold sheep:
NJ. NJ Lewis, Fulton. Jersey Red swine;
W 5. Tracy. Newark, Shropshire; j.
Altenburg had some Lincoln ewes and
lambs and kennel OF ST. Bernard
pups.
The display of draft horses and road
sters attracted much attention from
visitors and ELECTED warm praise from
those who We're especially Interested.
WEDNESDAY.
Was the first day devoted to sports.
A large crowd was in attendance. The
bicycle races were not as fast as was
expected, owing to a very strong wind.
Following are the various winners in
various events:
l00-yard foot race-McClinton, Alma
College, time l0i seconds. Pole vault
-Hodgins, Carson CITY, 6 feet inches.
Running high jump-HodginS Carson
City, 5 feet ( inches. Hurdle race
NanDine, Alma College, one-quarter
mile, 90 seconds. Standing jump
Hodgins, - feet ; inches. Shot put
Davis. Ithaca. Running broad Jump
Davis. Alma College, Il feet inches.
Hammer throw-Davis, Ithaca, 20 feet.
Half-mile run-Davis, Alma College,
2:28. In the bicycle events the follow
ing are winners: Novice race, one
half mile-W. f. Barstow, Ithaca, time
1871. Half mile open-Glenn p.
Thayer, Carson City, time 1;24 Half
mile, boys-Theo. Nelson, Alma, time
2:l0. Half mile, county-O. p. Stone,
time l:23. Three mile handicap
Thayer Gao yards first, time 9:2l
l00-ya slow race-Bradley Stone,
Ithaca. Tandem race-Grunner, Mt
Pleasant, and Jarvis, Grand Rapids,
first; Bruske, Alma College, and Horn
ing, Mt. Pleasant. second, time Ito.
One mile open-Thayer first. Grunner
second, Jarvis third, time 2:58. Five
mile lap-Grunner and Jarvis were the
only starters and the race was ridicu-
lous, time l7:l5. the former scoring so
points and the latter p. In the three
mile handicap Thayer had a snap, thus
accounting for the slow time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-04

corn is the order of the day.
Farmers are paying cents bnshel aud the
nan board himself.=-We had the first
rost of the season Monday night, II has held
III remarkably well. WIN. Price l. col.
ceiling for Mr.. Wade.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-04
RlVERDALE.

Prof. A. W. Sny der of Alma having
closed ye-y succes-ful term of singing
school in k,yerdale, has again reorganized a
new caes even larger than that of last
term with the best promise of "A most thor
ough course. =-James Harrington and
Miss Matte Woodland were married on Tues
day but the boys supposing that Monday
was the day, rang the wedding bells Justify
on Monday evening, while the cigars were
held for future use. Joe Raymond lost
his horse Sunday last. We have not learned
whether or not it has been returned.-
Frank G. Hyde will build veranda on the
south side of his dwelling -. b. Adams
will cover the harness shop with new siding
for the comfort of MIR. Starkweather. the
harness maker. We learn that the
Riyerdale Fire Department band acquitted
themselves in good style at the county fair.
They had been organized but six weeks pre-
vious TO that time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-04

"Burdock Blood Btters entirely cured me
Of a terrible breaking out all over my body
Ii Is wonderful medicine" Miss Julia Eli
bridge, Box 30, West Cornwell, Conn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-04
THU RSDAY

About 10000 people were on the
ground to witness the races. A hard
rain the night before placed the track
in an excellent condition.
In the 3-year-old race the driver Of
Saturday Morning was thrown from
his sulky while scoring, receiving Sc
rious injuries. While Prince Michael
owned by NJ. f. Heath, of Ithaca,
and Bomin Moore, of Alma, were work
ing out they ran into each other near
the Judges stand The horses were
going in opposite directions and badly
demoralized the sulkies Bomin Moore
received very serious injuries and was
not able to start in the 2:45 class in
which she was entered. Prince Michael
was not able to show his speed in the
2:3S class owing to the accident.
Summaries:
THREE-YEAR- OLDs-HALF MILE HEATS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-04

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-04

NEi RALGIA cured by Or Miles PAIN
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-04

NEURALGIA cured by DR. Miles PAIN
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-04

OF N. Alma Rive, No. SS2. Meets alter
/, nate Friday afternoons;2 o'clock; l. Q. ..
F. hall. Visitors always cordially welcomed.
MRS. CHAS. MORDEN. L. Y.
MRS ANNA LEONARD. X. X.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-10-04

7 o. f. Court Alma, No. rs. Holds II reeu-
i. lar meetings in the G.. A. X. Hall, Wright
Block on the second Thursday in each month
AZ D. IN. local time. Visitors welcome.
J. +. SCHWARTZ. c. K. G. f BEERE. X. 8
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-12-05
THAT GRAZIER NATTER AGAIN.
A Letter From the Indian Agent to the
Chief-Names Now Given.
United States Indian Service.



MuskoGEE. Ind; Ter. Nov; 26. 1880
Hon. Sam. II. Mayes. Prin. Chief, Cherokee
Nation. Tahlequah. Ind. Ter.
SIR: | have the honor TO trans
NIT herewith, a copy OF a letter re-
ceived by me from NJ. l.. Grazier,
ESQ, of Alton, Indian Territory,
which recites, in detail, how and
by whom his life has been threat
ened by certain citizens therein
mentioned, of the Cherokee nation,
to-wit: jeff. Muskrat, Joseph Eng
land and Lee Mills.
This matter has been called to
my attention by the honorable
commissioner of Indian affairs in
response to request, from the
Dawes commission that said Gra-
zier receive such protection as is
possible to give him by this agency.
| know that the question OF allot-
ment is a vital one TO the CherOke e
people, and it is one about which
there is, and must be, wide diff
ference of opinion; but, at the same
time. the right of tree speech and
the right to discuss the matter, is
a constitutional one and ought not
to be infringed or inhibited; and |
have notified Mr.. Grazier that, as
far as possible, this agency would
be compelled to protect him in his
right of discussion.
have thought the matter of fsuf
ficient importance to present 1t to
you for your consideration and
such action as you may see proper
TO take in the premises.
Please advise me of what action
you may take, and what assurance
you can give to Mr.. Grazier, if any, =,
that he will be protected under
Cherokee law. If some s tisfac-
tory assurance can not be given
this office that Mr.. Grazier will be
protected in his right of free speech
| will be compelled to present the
matter to the United States court +,
and have the parties who threaten
ed Grazler's life put under peace
bonds, as | have no discretion in
the matter, under orders from the
commissioner of Indian affairs,
other than to afford Mr. Grazier
all the protection | can, possibly,
assuming that he has stated the
facts in the case.
| should be very glad to have
the matter settled by the Chero-
KEGS themselves.
Very respectfully,
d. NJ. WISDOM,
u s. Indian agent
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-12-05
Fl. SMITH LETTER.
Cherokee Bills Sentence Affirmed
Several Other Important Items.

Monday the supreme court
handed down their decision in the
Cherokee Bill case and affirmed
the decision of Judge Parker's
court. Cherokee Bill was not af-
fected by the news.
Fort Smith is enjoying a Char
ley Ross sensation. Joe r. Wright,
prominent young man, myster-
iously disappeared Friday night.
He was coming home from Green
wood and his horse and buggy sas
found on the prairie six miles from
the city. Since then nothing has
been heard of him.
The jury in the Hugh Williams
murder case was unable to agree
and were discharged.
Thanksgiving night Ben Ayers,
a deputy constable and formerly a
deputy marshal, arrested a negro
boy on trivial charge. He took
the boy By home to give bond and
while there they got into dispute
and Ayers shot the boy in the leg
His parents ran out, his father
bringing a shot gnn, and in the
excitement it was discharged, eth
er Intentionally or accidentally and
the boys mother killed.
John ] Overton, forgery;verdict
guilty. He is a veteran of the late
war and claims to be 9S years of
age. His offense was the forgery
of some affidauits in support of his
application for an increase of pen
sion.
Gus Black, larceny; verdict
guilty.
Obadiah McKinsey, murder;
jury out.
Gull Rowe, murder;on trial. He
killed Frank Bozeman at Pryor
Greek in April, 1895.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-12-05
U. S. Indian agent

Gid Morgan advances the follow
ing plan in the Tahlequah Capital
for paying the public debt of the
nation: The debt of the Cherokee
nation is about S500,000. Interest
on this amount annually 1880, 900.
Now in six years we will nearly
have used up our invested funds,
and something must be done. My
opinion is that we can draw
enough of the invested funds to
pay the debt, divide the remainder
equally, as the proposition call for,
with the school, orphan and in
sane asylum funds Then the ma
ton should tax everybody on what
they have advalorum. This change
will necessitate a tax assessor and
collector in every district. The
rich man by being taxed in this
way will pay just proportion of
his tax TO run the government.
Now, something has to be done,
and if there is a better way, get up
and do it.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-12-05
French Law About Poachers.

According to the French law the
conviction of a poacher carries with it
the confiscation of his weapon. In
this fact is to be sought the explana-
ton of a curious scene which was wit.
messed at Auguleme few days ago.
1t appears that guns so confscated
may be redeemed by the owners on
payment of fifty francs. They are GER
tainly dear at that price, for in the
first place the poacher seldom seeks to
recover his property, and secondly,
they are ultimately disposed of by the
government at periodical sales at an
average rate of four francs apiece
Whether this be SO or not, the latter
fact has formed the subject of many
protests on the part of the gunmakers,
who declare that their trade interests
are damaged. After representations
to the government extending over
many years without obtaining redress
they at last have had recourse to stern
er measures. For some time past the
patches of antiquated weapons offered
at the aforementioned sales in the
Charente have been bought by the
armorers of Angouleme, and, a snffic-
lent quantity having been collected,
they were publicly destroyed in the
market-place of that town, to the
amusement of a large crowd.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-12-05
IN THE ELECTRICAL WORLD.

Tahiti, in the South Seas, is now
lighted by electric lamps.
Municipal ownership of street rail-
ways and of electric railway and light
ing plants is making steady progress
in Great Britain.
An overhead single-rail electric
railway is being put between Leipzig
and. Halle, trains on which will cover
the twenty miles between the two
towns in fifteen minutes.
In a recent thunderstorm in En-
counted in one hour, more than ten 4
minute. and Ill of these occurred IN
side of five minutes, being more than
twenty a minute.
-Snaefell, on the Isle of Man, .. 900
feet above the sea level, is now ascend
ed by means of the first mountain cleo
trio road in Great Britain. The line is
four and three-quarter miles long, with
4 continuous gradient of one foot in
twelve.
An electric car was utilized in
New Haven 4 few days ago for draw
ing an injured telephone cable from
the conduit. The workmen were not
strong enough TO move it, and pair
Of horses were unable to stir the cable.
An electric car on the Fair Haven
road was impressed into the service
and the cal bic was Withdrawn without
difficulty.
-Shoreditch, in London, has erected
a plant by which electric light for the
parish will be generated by the burn
ing of the parish. refuse. 1t has NTH
erto cost seventy-five cents ton to get
rid of the twenty thousand tons of re-
fuse gathered in a year. By consum-
ing it the cost will be thirty-one cents
a ton, while the utilization of the
power produced will bring in seven
thousand five hundred dollars year
profit.
The express trains running from
Paris to Lisle have put in use system
of electric lighting of cars as fol-
lows: Lamps of lO. S and candle
power are used in the first, second and
third class compartments respectively.
Accumulators are used in each car, ar
ranged to be easily withdrawn for
charging. The cars are fitted for
lighting with oil in case of breakdown
Sixteen accumulators are used in each
carriage, weighing SEQ pounds. and sup
plying light for 35 hours without re-
charging.
One of the most interesting pieces
of work now in prospect in the way of
providing rapid transit is that about
to be undertaken in London in the
building of an underground road from
Shepherds Bush to Liverpool street
The distance is 6l5 miles, and there are
to be IA stations The roadway will
consist of two independent tunnels,
and the motive power viii be electric
ity. The line, upon its completion,
which is set for December l, 1S9s, will
afford much needed facilities for one
of the busiest parts of London.
Oxygen is no longer a single ele-
ment, but the admixture of two dis
tinct gases. So at least says Mr.. E. c.
Baly, of University college, to the Roy
al society, in a preliminary note of his
experiments. If oxygen be submitted
to the silent electric discharge the gas
collecting at the negative pole differs
in density from oxygen before electri-
fcation, and the density is greater or
less according as short or long sparks
are used. The inference is that oxy-
gen contains two gases of dissimilar
molecules which are separated by the
electric DISCHARGE
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-12-05

Every one is familiar with the
story of the killing of the Critten-
den brothers, Dick and Zeke, at
Wagner a month or so ago by
Ed Reed, the son of the notorious
Belle Star, and Ed is a familiar
figure on the streets of Tahlequah,
as he comes here often. But there
is an incident connected with the
matter worthy of repetition, and
we know of no better place than to
weave it into our Tahlequah cor
respondence. Away out in the
hills, east of Wagner about four
teen miles, there is lonely cabin
in which dwells a lone, sad faced
woman (don't get frightened; this
is not romance but fact) This
place is known as the half way
house-half way from Wagner to
Tahlequah, where the hack driv-
ers change teams and the passen-
gers get dinner. deity prepared on
clean linen, by the sad.faced wo-
man, who is none other than the
widow of Zeke Crittenden, the first
one of the brothers shot down at
Wagner by Ed Reed. This poor
woman lives absolutely alone. ex-
cept for the presence of little ne
gro boy. who by the way, is GER
tainly the homeliest as well as the
biggest footed negro of his size in
the whole world. Over on a neigh
boring hill. right by the road side,
is a new made double grave where
sleep Zeke and Dick Crittenden,
who were buried in the same
grave. AS our small company sat
at dinner this poor Indian woman
told how the boys had begun to
drink, at first only a little, and
then later began to stay away from
home, and finally plunged deeply
into the awful yawning jaws of in
temperance and at last were
brought home to her dead, having
been killed in a drunken fight. The
woman wept softly and seemed to
find comfort in telling even strang-
ers her troubles, such is the bond
of human sympathy. So we were
impressed with this simple though
true little temperance story, and
felt like telling it here, so it is
written.