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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
THE WEALTH OF NATIONS.
We Lead the World. With England SEQ
ond md Ernnce Third.

The United States Is the richest country
in the world. according TO NJ. G. Francois,
the eminent French statistician, who has
been making a careful study Of the wealth
of 9 Of the principal nations OF the globo.
1t will interest pennilcss people to know
that the calculator estimates the riches OF
This country at $4,000, 600, 900 francs, or,
reckoning D francs to the dollar, nearly
sos 00U, GEO, GOO.
England is tho next, with 265, 900, coo,
200 francs, and France is the third In line,
being the poSsessor Of $4,000, 900, 600.
Gormunys fortune j. considerably less,
only l6l. COO GOO, coo, and the Russian ON
pirc though far moro vast, is considerably
poorer, with but L., 900, 900, 600.
The actunl amount Of money possessed
by the various nations htars but feeble
proportion TO the above figures of national
wealth The Banb of France, for example,
Is responsible for only about g, 300, 000 600
francs, or . little less than 3 per cent Of
the total fortune Of that country, while
other countries have still less cash in their
pockets and strong boxes, for France has
the greatest per capita wealth Of any coun-
:ry I'm the world.
Three states possess moro than 90, 600, :
COO eco and less than lG0, 600, GOO 600 each.
Acknowledgements s2,CG0, 900, 0oo; Spain,
49, coo, 600 GOO, and Italy, ~, Geo. Geo, 600.
The fortunes Of the II other countries vary
between 8,0O0, COO, 600 and 81 600, 600, 600
francs. New York World
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
- CURIOUS LOVE STORY.
It All Began with Punch In the Nos.
and Ended Happily.

Here's a curious story of love and court
ship: a few years ago young gentleman
of this city, while in Savannah, got into a
street car with n heavy umbrella under
his arm. Like great many other careless
people he held it at dangerous angle,
with the point sticking out behind him,
and ere long the car gave n lurch and n
lady just behind him emitted an ear split
ting scream Everybody jumped and
looked and 10 his horror the young man
found that the point Of his umbrella had
come in contact with the nose OF tho young
lady seated just behind him. or coarse he
apologized, or tried, but it was like apollo
giving for murder over the body of the vic
tim, for the lady's nose was bleeding and
she was almost in commissions with pain
The car was stopped at the next corner,
where there happened 10 be II drug store,
and the young man, aided and abcttCd by
one or two elderly ladies, who at once took
a lively interest in the case, helped the
young lady of and into the store and post
cd off after a doctor. One was found. and
the unlucly nose was soon put in working
order, and the owner, attended by the
married ladies, was sent home In "a car
riage.
The young man took her address and
hunted up q mutual acquaintance, with
whom he called the next day 20 see how
the nose was getting along. The nose did
well, so did the young man, for by the
timo the nose was out Of danger he had
got in the habit OF calling, 80 thai it be-
came natural for him TO step around in
the evening. So in the course of time they
were married, and she is tho only lady in
the United States whose courtship began
by a punch in the nose from her future
husband. Athens (Ga) News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

Those who knew Pastcur best have al
ways avcrrcd that if he had abandoned
chemistry lie would have made n great
name for himself rs painter. Bonnat to
whom FNstcur sat for that portrait which
has been 50 frequently reproduced In black
and white. Is said 10 have held this opin-
ION \ few years ago the private apart
mcnts Of the Rue q Tim were adorned
with picture Of Past"ur mother by her
famous son which went far TO Justify the
contention Of Fasteur's friends. 1t re-
minded orc OF the work of Bastion Lopage
At Aryois whore Pnsteur spent his child
hood ard youth. there are about n dozen
sketches IN yarious houses Of Pastcur's
companions I'm his earlier life, all of which
show talent. Though science claimed
pastcur as Ter own, good deal Of that
leisure which he so grUdcingly allowed
himself was spent in the galleries Of the
Luxembourg close TO his home, and he
showed special interest in the work of his
couhtryman ard protcgc, Augusta Poin-
tclin But FOR Pastcur, Pointclin would
have found the beginning of his career be-
set with Vulnerable difficulties. The
great sayant made him come to Paris and
held out a helping hand. Il have had u
triple reward said Pasteur. Il have
helped "a good fellow and a great artist,
and have experienced the purcst of pleas
ure in the contemplation Of his pictures
Re las brought the Jura, as it We're, to
my very door 80 Saturday Review
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
Her Query.

Tho Boston Budget tells story Of a
attic girl who went 10 church on recent
Sunday with her mother, devout mem
bor and regular attendant Of the Episcopal
church. The little one sat very quiet and
deinure through all the long service, but
her quick little ears AID bright little brain
were not so quiet as was indicated After
the service she looked up into her mothers
face and, Mamma, " she asked earnestly,
"they say: All men SO much. Why don 3
they say, 'Ah LADY,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

For every quarter i'll mans pocket
there are dozen uses; and to use each
one in such way as TO derive the
greatest benefit is question everyone
must solve for himself. We believe,
however, that no better use could be
made of one of these quarters than to
exchange it for bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and DiarrhGa
Remedy, medicine that every family
should be provided with. For sale by
G. f. Nathan, Druggist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
ALMA MICH. April n;

ALMA, MICH, April -, 1870.
Special meeting Oh the Common Council of
the village of Alma on above date.
called 10 order 10y virtue of a notice given by
trustees Glass, Tinker and Hannah The orig
inal OF which notice together with the proof of
service OF said notice on each member of said
council is on file in the Village Clerk Office.
There were present trustees Glass, Baker,
Gargctt. iiuk,r Hannah aud Kelly
President lily absent
Upon motion Trustee Tinker was chosen
chairman
Tue liquor bond OF Lewis A Derry as princi-
pal, with Jas ID GlaVin aud q sharp sureties
in the sum OF s3OUu was received aud upon mo-
ton approved.
The druggist bond o. hai Il Mahan as prin.
cipul, with W Iurck au0 Gerrit Watd sure
ties N the sum q, 5000 was received aud upon
motion approved
The druggist bond OF Byron webb Ms prin-
pal, with w lurck and Gcrrit Ward
suTetics In the sum al 5000 was rccciV' a aud
upon motion approved.
). W. TINKBH. SETH A. luz >,
Chairman. Clerk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

the report OF the village marshall was re
ceiVed ana placed on nile.
Motion made aud supported that the petition
relative 10 the enforcement OF the liquor laws
be received and paced on fiie. Motion pre-
vailed.
The hquor bond of Rule 8. Reed gs principal.
with Thomas Grover and Ely kaycrait sure
ties in the sum of $500 was received and upon
motion rejected because OF not meeting the re-
qurements of section of the General Liquor
Law, tOwlt: That each surety De "A male resi-
cent and freehulder oil the village in which
such busiu, ss shall be carried on.
The nquor bond OF James Crawford and
James Segar co partners, constituting the
firm OF Crawford X segar as principals, with
Joseph Ray ana Inristian Sartor sureties in
The sum OF $500 was received and upon motion
rejected Tor the reason above referred to.
The liquor bond OF Lewis A. Derry n 5 princi
pal. with Israel b " olfe aud Charles sharp
as surctles in the sum Of 5000 was received
ana II lcctcd because OF the reasons above
gwen.
The petition of Chas Spicer and that OF WIN.
Wilcox for the use Of the water rom the VIII
lHgC water works tor street sprlnkNnR put
poses were received.
Motion made and supported that Chas opcer
and " lcOX UOth Toe grauttu the use Ui the
water for the purpose Ut filling the tanks OF
their spIlukhDg wagons under the direction Ol
the board OF water COMMISSIONERS the rent Tor
the water to be fixed by sald board. Motion
lost.
The matter OF the extel on of the water
man along Center and Ely streets WIS upon
motion laid on The table for two weeks.
Moved aud supported that the claim Of } II
Laucu. hire GO ior Slly 30 damages, because
Oh hotsu talliug Into an opou ditch on SUI
perlui street De rejected. Motion prevailed.
Tho street commissioner I, ported that thc
sid, walk on the east side OF lots aud = BLOCK
!, Elyton, aloug tue west side or Church street
$50 dcsignatCu' was Irr bad condition and tnat
the same needed rebuilding was received and
adopted
Resolutions relative to the intention of the
council To cause the same TO be rebuilt were
Introduce passed ana adopted.
Upon motion council adjourned
L. ELY, SETn A. TUBES,
President. Clerk
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

The president brother, Rev. William
n. Cleveland, claims to have been driven
from the pastorate of a church in "a vii
lage in New York because he is demo-
crat A peculiar order of talent is re-
CURED to adapt democratic opinions to
pulpit uses and Rev Cleveland evident
ly does not possess it,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

Chauncey Depew, who is always
charitably inclined, says President
Cleveland has rendered good service to
the sound money cause. This is true,
but it is equally true that in 50 doing he
has been more republican than demo-
cratic.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
RenublIoan state convention.

The state convention of the republicans OF
Michigan is called TO meet mt the Auditorium,
Detroit on Thursday May eth. 1896, at noon
for The purpose of nominating ii presidential
electors aud eecting delegates NJ large ana 4
sltcrnates 10 the National republican conYen-
Z on at 81. Louis. JAM ES MCMlL LIAM
DENNIS K. ALwARD, Charhan
Secretary
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
Village Council
ALMA, Mich. A

ALMA, Mich April 1896
Regular meeting of the common Council
of the village of Alma, Mich. at council room
on above date
There were present President Ely and
trustees Glass, Gargett, Tinker, Hannah Baker
and Kelly.
Minutes of the last meeting were read ana
upon motion approved az corrected.
the following claims were upon motion al
lowed and the clerk instructed TO issue orders
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

England's campaign planned 10 take
the Soudap, if successful, results in the
emancipation Of at least five hundred
thousand slaves. Under the circum-
stances. American sympathy will he ON
the side of the British.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

We have no right TO say that the uni.
verso Is governed by natural laws, but
only that IL is governed according to nat
ural laws.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
"My ticket is for St. Louis"

The best rules TO form young man are
to talk little to hear much, To reflect alone
upon what has passed i'm company, t. dis.
trust one : own opinions and value others
that deserve it.-Sir w. Temple
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

Chas. s. Guile, Antrim; 4. T. NanUrden
ChaIleyoix: 5 g. Kirkbride, Glare; }. q. John
son. Grand Traverse; }. n. Mccall. Glatiot; A
s. Coutaut, Isabella; A. +. Palmer. kalkaska
A. \. johnson MecOsta; l.. NanMel'r' MS
santce: q G, ellsworth, N0ntcalm Bobt III.
Allen. Oscoda; A. A. 6 unn, Roscommon
c. C. ELLsWORTH, Chairman.
A. s. COUTANT secretary.
Eleventh District Republican CommltteP'
MI Pleasant Mich. March :, 1890.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

Shc-Yon thinl. protty we'll Of Yourself
don you2
He-ly ! think ! am not far from ~
ngell--lndianapol Journal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
Lost

appetite, lost ambition, lost interest in
affairs can be recovered by taking that
splended medicine, Foley's Sarsaparilla.
Trial size, SOC. G. f. MAHAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
Eleventh District Republican
DELEGATE Convention.

Tue Republican convention for the eleventh
congressional dis riot OF Michigan IS hereby
called 10 meet at the court house in the citv OF
Mount Pleasant on The NTH day o May, 1870,
at one O'Clock in the a ternoOn for thepurpose
OF electing lwo delegates 8nd two alternates
to tue National RepuOhcsu convention 10
meet MT ST Louis. Missouri on June l6. Is. j.
The several counties OF the district are en-
titled to representation in said convention as
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

Nearly everyone requires a tonic
blood medicine in the spring. There Is
nothing SO good as Foley's soc Sarsa-
parilla. G. f. VI AHAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
Notice tn the Conductor.

Chicago Passenger-I say, conductor,
aid you notice my tickotg
Conductor-Um l don't remember 1t,
sir.
"My ticket is for St Louis"
''WellY"
"Well, ] don't want you to forget to
stop there, that $ all New York Weekly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-29
Weldon and Vicinity.

WELDON, n. c., March B.-(Speciai)-
Another Virginia couple has been here
in search of a marriage license, the con-
tracing parties being Mr.. b. A. Hatchett
and Miss Rosa Il. Dugan, both OF Peters
burg. The necessary papers were pro-
cured, and Rev. T.. n. Stainback perform
ed the ceremony.
Bishop Cheshire passed through weldon
to-day en- route to Ringwood. where he
will preach Tomorrow The Bishop will
be here Wednesday night.
Rev. w. s. Black. presiding elder OF this
district, went down TO Haywood's to-day,
where he holds second quarterly confer
ence with that church tomorrow.
A large lot Of horses and mules were
sold at Roanoke Rapids to-day. They were
used for excavating purposes. and, the
excavating being completed. the company
sold the teams off at public auction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-29
THE RIoHMoND D1spATcH-sUNDAY. MAkUH 70. 1896.

point Coroner Taylor corroborated the
statement Of DR.. Wexford.
The case was sent on without argument.
NOT A PRIzE-FIGHT.
hTe alleged pr.ze-fghters. Harvey sgd
nor and Edward Tulley. were prisoners In
the Police Court yesterday morning.
They were placed upon the stand. and
both swore that the AFFAIR was In no
wise a prize-fght, but that they were
on good terms and simply wanted to see
who was the best man. Young Sydnor
claimed that 1t was only a sparring
match, whereupon the Justice began to
ask questions.
Everything went to show, however. that
the boys had simply made arrangements
at Murphy's Hotel about week prior to
the affair over Whitlocks tailoring es-
taDlshment. and had fought only few
minutes with bare fists. The Justice dis
missed the case, but informed the young
aspirants for pugilistic fame that the law
was heavy on such offences IL proved con-
trary to the law but that In this case no
law had been violated. as no admission
had been charged for the spectators. nor
was any purse at stake for the winner.
OTHER CASES HEARD.
George Harris alias Skillet, who was
on Friday convicted OF firing a pistol in
the street at two officers and two citi-
zens, and sentenced to twelve months In
Jail, besides being fined $780, was again
in the Police Court yesterday on the
charge OF attempting to Kill these gentle
men. The case was dismissed.
Maggie Davis (coloreD was sentenced
to four months in the jail for having in
her possession twenty yards OF cloth,
she knowing the same 10 have been stolen.
After being committed TO the prisoners
pen, Maggie was seized with At, and the
ambulance had to be summoned She was
taken to the almshouse, but Will go to the
fail as soon as she is able, which Will
probably be this morning Maggie was
also required to give $500 security for
twelve months.
John +. Morrissett presented himself
before the Justice. and asked to be given
ten days In Jail. The Justice looked
look OF gratitude. and said, why, GER
tainly, you can have fifteen" But the
man protested that ten was sufficient to
sober him up 40 the Sergeant entered up
a charge OF drunk in court, and sent John
down for the ten days.
John Willis and Grant Harris, old negro
crooks, got enough sentence for petty
thieving to last them some little time.
As starter the Justice required 800
security for twelve months for both men.
and. besides this. they got four months
each for stealing Mr.. Lovenstein's hat.
Harris was caught with stolen goods In
his possession. which gave him four more
months. while Willis was convicted OF an
"open-and-shut' case of stealing watch
charm from S. Crowell. and then four
months was added to his term
Yung Lung. Chinaman. was an i'm
portant witness In these cases. and testi-
fed that the thieves wanted him to pur-
chase the goods they had stolen, but as
he was unwilling to invest more than Is
cents, his offer was refused.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-29
A NATIVE OF DANvILLT
POISONED HIS FATHER.
Overdose Only Thing That Saved
Iatter's life.

WINSTON, n. c., March 2S.-Dr. ]. w.
Ring, practicing physician and druggist,
and one OF the leading citizens of Eikin.
Surrey county, and several members Of
his family, have been critically Ill for
several DAYS 1t Is announced to-day that
their sickness was caused by an attempt
of the doctors l6-year-old son to poison
his father by putting arsenic In pre-
scription which the young mana clerk
I'm a drugstore-was given to fill. one or
the States leading physicians. who was
summoned to Elkin TO see DR.. Ring and
his family. says that an overdose OF the
poison is the only thing that saved their
lives. The sons excuse for his action was
that he wanted TO XIII his father because
he did not allow him such privileges as
he thought he deserved. To prevent his
arrest. the father gave the son money,
and sent him 70 the far West.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-29
A DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.
A Lady burned 10 Death Near
Nenpoiis.

DANVIILE, VA, March 2S.-(Special)-
distressing accident occurred at an
early hour this morning on the Halifax
road. Just beyond Neapols, by which
Mrs. Sarah W. Bergman, most esti-
mable lady, lost her life. About O'clock
Mrs. Berryman's servant woman ana her
husband heard a peculiar noise, ana got
I'D and went outside of their house 10
investigate. Finding nothing they started
to re-enter their room, when the woman
hoard her employer call her, and on
going into Mrs. Berryman's room dis
covered her near the partially open door,
clinging TO that and a wardrobe, her
clothing having nearly all been burned
from her person and the remainder still
in a blaze. The colored woman threw
some water on the lady. when the latter
fell to the floor and expired in very
short time without speaking.
SUPPOSED CAUSE.
An afTlction with which the unfortunate
woman suffered prevented her sleeping
IN a bed and she passed her nights In a
chair. A wrapper which she wore be-
came ienited, 1t is supposed. by a spark
from the fireplace. and the fire had made
, great progress before Mrs. Bergman
was awakened. The lady's chair was con-
siderably charred. and portions OF her
dress were clnging to 1t.
A NATIVE OF DANVILLE.
Mrs. Bergman was born in Danville,
August o. 1923, and in October, 1887, mar
ried Professor William /. bergman, Of
Buckingham county, a prominent educa-
tor of his day, and at one time president
of Roanoke Female College, Danville.
Deceased was a consistent member of the
Baptist Church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-29
McAnE,s poys WIN At ASHLAND.
The Lads Run Up md Capture a
Game from neutrality-suspicious..

McCabe's team journeyed UP to Ashland
yesterday. to meet the team OF that
place. composed OF Randolph-Macon and
Ashland players. and defeated them In an
exciting contest. b. the score OF to T.
Wizard" Withers pitched a fine game,
and was ably supported by Thorpe. and
the rest of the team. The defeat OF the
home nine was due TO the superior team
work and terrific batting Of the visitors
Gordon helded his position splendidly, ana
also led his team In batting. with double
and a triple. Scott and Withers also
showed up well with the stick. The feld-
ing of Hines. right-fielder on McCabe's,
and that OF w. Lancaster. Bowles, and
Kerr. of the ph-Macon-Ashland
team was especially good. Appended Is
the score:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-29
HAVE GOOD PLAYERS
,ss Richmond Boys Show Up We'll ID
Their First Game.
r VET IN GOOD PRACTICE
every Indication OF Z"
Team when the Men s""'
worked Together /"
Lad. Make n Good Fight
college Lads Make N "o""

49,. p,uebird champions OF the V'rs'".a
,eoo,,e. sfte- seven months OF ao-
So go rest. have again made their advent lio
'o'-, ~. diamond. and the cranks haVe
On %, opportunity of Judging with some
ban ." accuracy what the new timber
J,ke's team can do. 49,.
o. -r' champions crossed bats win 'he
e.,,e-s from Richmond College yes
h''.' .e,erroon. and. though the insects
t'''"' 80, unusually strong game for
pu' ~ ,c.m. they were clearly not IT,
con's' r,,,blras piled up a score OF runs
ms, for exercise. ,..,..
m. TACT that the champions woulo MAKE a.
,,o,r initial appearance for 1896 on the o'a-
ro,d brought forth large gathering OF
. .-.,E. rooters, and baseball maniaes'
,y.rv movement OF the birdlings'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-29
WILL LET THE JURY SAY,
Ksne's Case Certified to the Grand
Jury-Other Court Matters.

The preliminary examination held in the
Police Court yesterday in the case OF
James Kane. charged with the murder
OF his wife. resulted In the accused be-
ing sent to the grand jury. Judge Crutch-
field thought the case was one of too
great Importance for him to take the
responsibility of deciding Ii, though the
evidence did not indicate that Mrs. Kane's
death resulted from a blow dealt by her
husband.
The hearing Of this case attracted a
large crowd 30 thu courtroom. Mr.
George T.. Wise conducted the prosecu-
ton for Commonwealth s-Attorney Smith.
and Messrs. Richardson and Maury ap-
beared for the accused. The examination
lasted two hours. but there was practi-
caly no new testimony. Policeman
Hulcher was first put upon the stand
and stated the facts in connection with
the arrest of Kane for beating his wife
and Mr.. Lavender. who lived I'm the house
with the Kanes, followed the policeman
but could give only a confused state
ment OF what he had seen, contradicting
himself as to the time he saw the hus-
band shove his wife.
BERTHE Kane gave the same testimony
that was given before the Coroner's In
quest, which was to the effect that her
father struck her mother Wednesday
night. she was positive that no lick
passed Friday night when the arrest was
made. Berthe said that her father was
drunk Friday night, and made threats
at her mother, but that she was In the
room the whole time, until she and her
mother went across the street TO get
some one who would 20 for an officer,
AZ they were afraid of the intoxicated
man. and she saw no lick passed.
Dr. Wexford stated that the woman
dsed from peritonitis. and that no bruises.
save those on the face, were visible on
the body, and that the post-mortem ex-
animation held showed no signs Of bruises
likely to occur from kick In the abdo-
men. DIR. Wexford said. however. that
peritoni,is could have resulted from a
lick. and yet the marks or bruises from
the lick might not be visible. In this