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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-11-26
ISLAND OF TlBUR0N.
Extraordinary Race OF People Said to
InnabiL 1t.

Extraordinary Race OF People Said to
InnaoiL It,
United State Consul Hugh Long at
NogaleS, Mex, has furnished the state
department particulars of the supposed
murder of party of Americans headed
by Capt. Porter, by the Seris Indians
on Tiburon Island in the Gulf of Cali
According to the statement made
To the Mexican custom officials by
Martin MendeZ, master of the sloop
Otila, Capt. Porter sailed from San
Diego, Cal, with his companions in IA
small boat to engage IN collecting
shells. They LETT the port OF GuayamaS
August 9 under special permission from
the Mexican government to explore the
shores aud islands of the gulf. The
consul says the island of Iiburon is one
OF the largest and most picturesque IN
the Gulf OF California, and is peOpled
by most remarkable tribe of Indians
who are noted for their large size and
extraordinary athletics ON land and
water. Those who have Witnessed
their aquatic sports at a respectful DIS
lance declare that many OF theLn can
actually walk, OF rather run, upon the
water with no other assistance than
broad rawhide boots.
They are, writes the consul, expert
fishermen and huntsmen, having rigid
ideas as to the maintenance of game
preserves on their island and limiting
the killing of game under severe penal
ties. They destroy all children in in
fancy that are uniformed or appear to
be lacking in Intelligence. In this way
the standard of physical and mental
conditions IN both sexes is kept very
high. 1t is currently believed that at
one time the native women were eXter-
minated TO make room for a whittier and
superior race of women. The nu-
cleus of this race of higher Nomen was
formed from captives made at various
times, extending over series of years
on land and water They have no
schools, but each home has a system OF
ply training. The natives guard
their shores day and night, and no man
is allowed to penetrate the isla d, even
if he should make landing. 1t is SAID
no epidemics have ever prevailed on
the island and disease is scarcely
known among this extraordinary peo-
pie, so that the men and women are
magnificent in their physical endow-
ment. No man or woman is allowed
to live beyond The age of 20 years, no
matter how well preserved ia body and
mind. BY careful selection a large per-
ceutage of the women have trans
parent, peachy complexion and deep
auburn hair.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-11-26
Foreign.

Melbourne, Nov. 2l.-A great fire
broke out here at o'clock Tins morn
Ing, and in very short space If time
did enormous damage. it started at
the warehouse Of Craig Williamson in
Elizabeth street. in the very heart Of
the city. A strong wind was blowing
and the Hereby famed flames rapidly
eugulfed building after building. De
spite the desperate efforts Of the iremen.
the entire block. bounded by Elizabeth.
Flinders and SWANSON streets and
Flinders lane, with the exception Of
two buildings ON the SwanstOn street
front, were destroyed within three hours.
The burned section included many of
the largest business houses IN Moi Ourue
The buildings were completely Quilted.
As most of them contained soft goods
the flames progressed with a rapidity
which detied all checking aud in the
furious wind ashes and burning debris
were carried INTO the.suburbs, a distance
of two miles.
1t is estimated that the loss will
reach f1.OOO,OOO ($5, OOO,OOO), while
the trade IN soft goods has received a
serious setback. Hundreds of employ o.
of all sorts have been suddenly thrown
out of employment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-11-26
will proceed on her long journey
through the canals to Detroit.

through the canals 10 Detroit.
Zanzibar. Epst Africa. Nov. 2l.-
Particulars have reached here of re-
volt among the Soudancse troops in
Maj. McDonald's expedition in the lake
country south of the equatorial prov
ince.
IL appears that the expedition was
advancing into the interior from the
Uganda country for n point rs To which
Information is wanting. On Oct. 10
last the mutineers assisted by 100 Mo-
hammedan tribesmen, attacked the
camp al Wasoga. In the fierce lighting
that followed Lieut.. Fielding, Maj.
ThurSton. Launch Engineer Scott, Civil
Officer Wilson and ID soldiers were
killed
The wounded numbered 30, including
Capt. MACPHERSON aud Chief Civil o.
ficer Jackson. The mutneers were lin.
ally defeated, after losing 100 killed
and wounded.
Maj Macdonald has been joined by
the Wasoga native arnly,and it is hoped
that he will be able to quell the mutiny
in "A few weeks. a detachment of In
dian troop, from Momba,a will start
immediately to reinforce Maj. Melon
aid.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-11-26

Eczema of The scalp or Scald Head
evtnn Its moSi severe form D, never
fallugly cured by Doan's Ointment. the
sureot specific for all i,chuess OF the
skin.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-11-26
Except Sunday

Except sunday
Daily
Eastbound Connection SIS 80 IN train has
parlor car to Detroit. Extra charge, % cents.
Pullman perlor car etroit 10 Toronto. connect
ing with sleeper for the east ard New York.
Connects with G.. a G.. T division at purand for
Chicago and Port Huron and with C. =. y NJ. di.
vision for Saginaw and Bay City.
GOO \ m train has parlOr caf 10 Detroit. Extra
charge 20 cents. and Pullman siet ping car De-
iroit 20 Toronto Suspension Bridge. Buffalo,
Philadelphia and New York Connects an Du-
rand with &. G.. T. FOR Pr huron and Battle
reek and with c., ). q VI. division for saginaw
and Bay City.
3;20 am train has through day paror and sleep.
NJ cars Windsor 90 Suspension Bridge. Buffalo.
New York and Boston.
Westbouud -1O:1O a M train has
parlor car To Grand Rapids Extra charge
scents.
7:a5 p. m. train has parlor car 70 Grand Haven.
ConHects az Grand Haven with steamer for
Milwaukee
:. r. HUGHEs BFv FtErcuER
A.G. T. A., Trav Pass ACT.
Chicago. III. Detroit, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-11-26

Montreal, Que, Special Telegram.
Nov. 2l.-The United States gunboat
Yautic Will not leave this port for De-
troll until Tuesday. The Yantic is still
in the drydock. The work Of cutting
the ship down has been almost COM
pleted and tomorrow Tho Yanuc viii
be placed on p Ioons vi on Tuesday
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-11-26

Tourists at the White House these
sunsmncy mornings sometimes witues.
scene winch is pleasant one for them
TO recall The White House. through
the greater part Of the year, Is open to
visitors, and every day the great Z list
Room, rich in its golden colors, had its
quota of adm ring slghtseers. The at.
tendants, courteous and polite, answer
the many questions about the President
and his family life, aud all who leave
the portals of this rare old Colonial
mansion have nothing but kindly
thoughts for our great-hearted Chief
Executive and the pleasant staff he has
brought with him into the White
House.
A few mornings SIEGE little group
standing near the carriage driveway of
the main entrance saw an easy riding
qictoria, drawn by two beautiful dark
horses, draw up TO the big stone steps.
The men present quickly dolled their
hats, aud the big uniformed policemen
said in an undertone to the sightseers
back of them, "Nlrs Mckinley and her
niece. Capt, Dubois, chief Of the
White House ushers, was at the side OF
theyictoria the moment 1t stopped,
and,wlth an attendant, he carefully as.
sisted Mrs. Mckinley to alight. She
beamed pleasantly upon the crowd
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-11-26

Already the wits and wags are re-
failing stories of the late campaigns,
municipal aud otherwise. winch have
taken place in the states. William H.
Bynum, the official head Of the Nation
al Democratic party, whose residence
is in Brooklyn, has recently been in the
city. While on the floor Rynum was
regarded a "a very strong man, and his
management of the affairs of the gold
wing of Democracy has not hurt his
reputation as "A thinker and an organi-
ger. He is a most companionable sort
of man, and tells story IN an ofrec-
tive way. He has Que at the expense
OF the Hon. Thomas Taggart, recently
reelected mayor of Indianapolis, which
is worth repeating,
"Taggart is a shrewd man." SAYS
Bynum, in telling the story. "As a
political worker he hardly has his peer
in the west The last time ran for
Congress in the Indianapolis district
Taggart was one of my lieutenauts.
lie was out one day pushing the cause
of Bynum aud good government, and
in the courso of his PROSECUTING he got
into a saloon where a number of ward
workers were assembled Everybody
was in a good humor, and "a number o
liquid arguments had been paid for
For some reason the barkceper did no
like our friend Taggart, and after 6
while Inc said To- him, Tom, You are Z
nigh J smart fellow
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-11-26

Serious troubles come from the neglect
OF "a cough. Dr Woods Norway P.ur
syrup is perfect cure for Coughs and
coles &C all SORTS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-11-26

"raggart bowed and SAID he hoped
he deserved the compliment.
"You are almost smart enough, con
tinued the barkeeper, ito beat card
trick have here
"Taggart admitted that he wouid be
willing to try, and the barkeeper TOOK
"a dcc~ III cards and placed them on tor
Of The bar
" Drew one, I'm, he said. In his
smooth way our mayor friend did so,
looked AT it. and then at the ban Keep
er's suggestion placed it back in the
pack.
Now. YOU would know that card
again, wod.d yoay
" Yes admitted Taggart, i would.
"The cards were then shullled ~ and
our barkeeper friend made IA grea
fcint of searching the pack for that eS-
pecal card. AT last he drew out a
four of spades and threw it face mp
ward on the bar.
" Tom, that is the card
NO promptly responded Tag CART,
my barkeeper FRIEND; you may know
how to mix liquors, but You cannot p ay
card tricks on your Uncle Thomas. |
did not draw the four of spades, but
the four of CLUBS And then Taggart
winked knowingly at the crowd about
him.
The barkeeper never turned a hair,
as the sporting men say. He cody
looked my friend Taggart in the eye,
and responded: 1T grieyes me MIR. Tag
CART, but I'm afraid you're lying And
then he took the deck and turned it
face upwards and disclosed the fact
that there were lifty-two four of spades
in the deck.
"Of course. our friend Tom pail for
another round of drinks and the ward
workers dubbed him 'llely Tom or the
spot"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-11-26
THE Law II AktkS
ARE AGAIN IN WASHINGTON Cl.Y'

A GrisG of New stores How NlVor
Taggart Turned the Card Trick -' 81
eral Spaulding's Calamity FrIe..l
Lovable Mrs. Mckinley our
Our Special Correspondent
Writes II Probable Logs
latIOn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-11-26

Gen, Spauldiug Is one of the strong
men of the Michigan delegation. He
is an effective stump speaker, and Il
little group at the Capitol enjoyed ONE
of his stories one rainy day during the
past week.
IL have a good Democratic frield up
in my district the General went on,
"Nao delighted to twit mo after Presi-
dent McKinley's election on the fact
that the country still suffered from
hard times. saw him about inaugur-
alton time, and he scotfed at the idea
that the condition of the country was
any better than it had been a year be-
fore. He declared there were more
sheriff's sales and more failures, and
that the country was going t. the dogs
faster than at any time under the
Cleveland administration. He delight
ed to picture calamity, and at the time
l did not have so much data to refute
his talk.
However, | met him again in July
and | said to him. Well, are you still
preaching calamity
He kept quiet tor minute. What
did you get for yonr wheat?' | asked.
He slowly admitted that he sold it
for so cents. Are not cattle. pork and
horses worth more than they were last
year at this tine?' l asked.
After some parleying he SAID, yes.
.. You have a'fairly good corn crop,
have You not?' persisted
:" Yes
And woolis going to be a profta-
be venture from now onE
He admitted Tn it might be true.
We'll, what kind OF complaint have
you 10 offer no@?' said l. in conclusion.
He whitfield at a stick for moment
or two and then said: That is albright,
General, but tell you these big crop,
are powerful hard on the ground
(Which proves" the General con-
Guided, "that a professional calamity
bowler is never without a reason for
his position.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-11-26
WESTBOUND.

DETROIT ~ MILWAUKEE, DIV
Arrival ana Departure OF Trans al OWosso Jet.
EASTBCUND
The times., 1897-04-30
CITIZENS IN COUNCIL.
After "a Spirited sitting They Adopt
IL Reform school Report.

The colored citizens mass meeting which
was held at Miles Tabernacle, on Third
street northwest, last evening, though
brief, was productive of some interesting
and highly exciting episodes There were
only seventyfiye persons present, but
those who were there were oyerfIowing
with the spirit OF the occasion.
As set forth in circular recently sent
cut, the object of the meeting was to hear
the report of the school reform committee
appointed at similar meeting held one
year ago in the Vermont Avenue Baptist
Church.
At that meeting the committee was in
structed 60 prepare a memorial or peti-
tion to Congress, asking for an fnyestiga-
tion of the methods employed By the
board of cuIored school trustees in CON
Quoting the affairs OF the schools, etc.
This committee drew up a petition &C
cording to instructions, and it was duly
presented to the District Committee Of the
House, but nothing was ever heard from it.
The committee regarded this as a dis
tinct grievance, and one of the purposes
of the meeting was to discuss and devise
means Of bringing this grievance before
the authorities. Mr.. Oliver C Black, the
chairman CT the school reform committee,
was in the chair and called for the report
OF the reform Committee. 1t required sew
eral minutes to read it, and upon its Con-
clusion Chairman Black asked if its adop-
ton was to be proceeded with.
Lawyer Calvin Chase stated that he de
sired to submit few remarks, he did
not think the report embodied the real
sentiments of the colored people Of the city.
Chase was clearly of different faction
from that headed by Chairman Black, and
Chase was refused recognition.
He continued to shout his speech, but
his voice was drowned by the pounding
of the chairman on the pulpit and the
derisive shouts of the Black people.
Chase declared he would be heard if he
had to stay over night.
Finally quiet was partially restored and
a Mr Chapman was recognized. All went
. well until Chairman Black discovered him
TO be opposed to the criticism of the school
trustees He was thereupon stopped with
great suddenness The report OF the COM
mittee was adopted, Notwithstanding Mr..
Chase's vigorous protests, and Chairman
Black declared the meeting adjourned
sine die.
The times., 1897-04-30
Oratory and Acting.

while oratory and acting have some
points in common, different temperaments
are required for success in them.'' jefferson
said Both need good voices, pure articula-
ton and personal magnetism. Then the
roads fork. The orator should he impress
sive, dogmatic; the actor impressonable
The orator speaks continually, the actor is
often at his best when he shows how the
speaking Of others affects him.
In speaking of realism and effect upon
the drama he said: 1T would never do in
Rip Van sWinkle' for the audience to see
Schneider A S it is the audience pictures
him as the most agreeable, lovable and
charming dog in the universe. If he were
to be borrow ed every night FIR ON the nearest
livery stable, trot on the stage and wag his
tail at the wrong time, the illusion would
be dispellcd, I'm sure
At the conclusion of the address six little
maids dressed in white, their curly hair
tied with gay ribbons, walked up the aisle
and presented the actor with large laurel
wreath. The wre ath was tied with broad
ribbon, on which was inscribed Rips
toast: Here's to your health and your
family's. May they live long and prosper"
One little girl presented him with a loving
cup of flowers, saying as she did so: This
don't count" But one W ouId have thought
itdid to have seen it's smiling recipient thank
the wee girl and how over the fragrant
posies. Commercial Advertiser.
The times., 1897-04-30
Naval Orders Issued.

The Navy Department yesterday after
noon issued orders as follows. Com
manJer c. c. Ford has been detache ed from
the Norfolk navy yard and ordered to
command the Wilmington, May 10 Chief
Engineer j. Z. s. Lawrence, from Norfolk
News to the Wilmington. The following
named officers are also ordered to the
Wilmington: Lieut. j. b Collins, from
the Norfolk navy yard, as executive Lieut.
w. C. Cutter, from the Norfolk navy yard,
Lieut.. NJ. johnson, from the war college:
Ensign Bertolette, from the Massa chusetts
Ensign c. Bailey, from the Constellation:
Ensign II. s. Ritter, from the Richmond;
Commander w. r. Mackenzie, granted
thirty days sick leave Lieut. W. c.
Muir, from the Alert, and ordered before
the retiring board: Surgeon A G Cobett. 20
the Monongahela, Mayl0.
The following have been detached from
the Naval Academy and ordered to the
Monongahela for the summer cruise Com
mander E. White, to command; Passed
Assistant Paymaster F. T Arms. Assistant
Surgeon d. Fl. Morgan, Chaplain II H.
Clark, Lieut.. W r Shoemaker, Lieut.. c. S.
Williams, Lieut.. E. F. Leiper, Lieut.. w
n. Benson, Lieut.. C. C. Rogers, Lieut. Y.
Noel and Lieut.. E. B. Underwood, as execu-
tive.
The times., 1897-04-30
SECOND REGIMENTS BANQUET.
Many Speakers txtoI the Merits of
the District Military.

GAY Uniforms. and bright flowers filled
the la nquetrooIn at. Freund last night
The occasion was the third annual banquet
of the Officers. Association, Second Regi-
ment. National Guard, District OF Column
biu.
Col Cecil Clay responded TO the toast
Second Regiment. in happy manner,
briefly referring to what the regiment has
accomplished, the difficulties it has con-
tended with, ard some OF the things it
ought 10 have to aid in maintaining its
wcil-known efficiency.
Lieut. Col NJ. E. Urell responded 70
National Guard and THE Citizen Sol
d;eI'' was espontied to by Surg. h. G.. Pool
To the District of Col umbia Hon. John
3. Wight, the newly appointed District
Commissioner, responded. In referring
to the close connection he will have with
the District militia during the next four
years. Mr. Wight declared that he would
do all that Ee could consistently do 20 aid
the officers in their efforts to elevate the
citizen soldiers at the National Capital To
degree OF efficiency that will command
the attention OF the country.
Nal George H HarTies handled the
''Epiogue'' in his customary half huTnor-
Gus, hal serious manner, and received a
generous applause for his reward.
Many Leading members of the District
military organizations and other officers
were present.
Letters Of regret were read from Sec
fetary of War Alger. Assistant Secretary
Of the Navy Roosevelt, and Maj. L. A.
Brac kell.
The times., 1897-04-30
Democrat After Republicans Prac

A curious contest is being waged over
the fourth-class postoffice al Linton, Dade
ccGnty, Fla. The incumbent, Frank Chap
man, is Republican, who was appointed
by the fourth-class postmaster general
Robert Maxwell, at the suggestion Of ex-
Congressman Linton, of Michigan Lin
ton, Fla, is a little boom settlement far
down on the east coast, and all the COLO
nists who were induced to settle there by
Mr.. Linton were Republicans. Thus Chap
man got the office under a Democratic
Administration. He has made a good
postmaster, so the postal officials state
He is popular with his neighbors and &c
commodating to the pa irons of the office
Now that the administration has changed
its political complexion, a new applicant
for the office has come to the front. And
he is Democrat He is Squire Lint n,
kinsman of the ex-Congressman He
was elected justice of the peace last fall
on the Democratic ticket, and yet he seeks
to oust a Republican postmaster during
this Republican Administration.
The times., 1897-04-30
SEVEN YEARS AT HARD LABOR.
Justice bingham Gives billy Will
liaIns the Laws Limit

Billy Williams, who was convicted of
highway robbery, committed at the White
Lot, on the 10th instant, was sentenced
yesterday afternoon by Chief jus tice
Bin CHAM TO seven years at hard la bor, in
the New jersey State prison Williams
victim was Isidore Efraan, OF san Antonio,
W no he Knocked down and robbed of a
watch, chain. and pocketbook, the watch
having been thrown nito the river. His
partner in { he crime was Albert olson, VINO
pleaded guilty.
The scene Of the sentence was made
very affecting by reason of the presence
of the wife and children of the convict
When asked what he had to say, viii
liams related his experiences preceding The
crime. IL was strong plea for leniency.
Williams made a strong plea for leniency
He said starvation was staring lin in the
face and he was forced to do what he did
He declared that when he returned FROM
prison after his last commitment, he tried TO
lead a better life Everybody seemed
to be against him, he said. and it was
hard work To be honest.
He got employment last summer with the
Great Falls Ice Company and worked four
teen hours day. He had then often been
left In the office with the safe open and
be had kept his pledge OF honesty. He said
he would Gle before he would violate such
confidence as that
lie got job with the Metropolitan Rail
way Company, but the company was con-
stantly receiving letters about his past
He was discharged.
Closing his defense, Williams expressed
the conviction that God had forgiven aim
and would take care of his Wife and
children.
The times., 1897-04-30
The Parsons Little Game.

Say. that new parson of ours is a cute
one
How so?''
why, we young folks wanted TO go over
TO his house an have a good time, an SO
we fixed up lot of the usual truck an
gave him donation party. Well, when we
burst in on him, parson was sittin' there as
cool an comfortable as YOU please Well,
he looked US over, an he looked over Name
Dobson's castiron pie, an Tiliy Sopples'
heavy cake, an Esther Timm's sawdust
doughnuts, an I heard him say very soft
like: sSainted grandmother Then lie
asked us if we had ever played tn new
Boston game called transfer an when we
said we hadn't ne said it was so easy All
you had to do, he said, was 60 give doaa-
ton surprise party, an then have every
body change donations with everybody
else. So he gave Tidy SoppIes' cake to
Esther Timms, aud Esther sdoughnutS went
to Name Dobson an L got Names pie,
an Name got my pickles Nice game, isn't
it?' said parson. We all said Yes Of
course. Kind O. short, though he added;
good night cleveland Plain Dealer