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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-31

Havana. Dee 27.-Capt Gen. Blanco
has cabled to the Spanish minister at
Washington. Senior Dupuy De LONE,
that Americans have authority to send
supplies to the rcconcentrados of the
island without paying custom duties.
Gen. Pando. the Spanish commander
il chief IN the field, who with an escort
recently landed on the south coast of
Santiago Gle Cuba in order, according
to the official report to rcconnoiter that
part of the island, has not been heard
from for five days. Many uuconfirmed
rumors are alloat to the effect that Gen.
Pando had a severe encounter with the
insurgents in the Bayamo district.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-31

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-31

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-31

London, Dec. PA special dispatch
from Shanghai says; at is reported
that : British warships are of Chem
ulpo, Korea, southwest of Seoul, sup
porting the British consu's protest,
really amounting to an ultimatum
against the kings practically yielding
the government of Korea into the hands
of the Russian minister.
The protest is specially directed
against the dismissal of McLeavy
Brown, British advisor to the Korean
customs, in favor of the Russian nomi-
nee. The news has produced conster-
nation at Seoul, which is heightened
by the knowledge that Japan has a
fleet of 30 warships awaiting the re-
suit Of the British representation that
Japao fully supports. Japan is irritat-
ed by by the arrival of Russian troops
in Korea and it is believed that she will
oppose them.
according to advices from Toxic,
Japan has offered to assist the officers
at rekin in drilling the Chinese army
and to consent To a postponement of
the war indemnity. Many of the vice
roys and Pekin officials favor the pro-
posal."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-31

London, Dec. 24.-Russia, according
to "A special dispatch from Shanghai, is
preparing temporary headquarters for
10000 troops at Port Arthur. She has
obtained a halt promise from the grand
council at Pekin to dismiss Sir Robert
Hart, director of Chinese imperial mar
thine customs, and other high customs
officers, in addition to the British rail-
way officials and the German officers
and instructors. Fifty of the latter. the
dispatch says, received notice today
Friday-that they would be paid of at
the termination of their contracts.
Contrary to general report, the dis.
patch asserts I lat there is good reason
to believe Great Britain will! actively
oppose the Russlanzation of Corea and
northern China.
The Daily Mail publishes a dispatch
this morning Saturday from Toxic
which 1t claims eyaded censorship. The
dispatch says England and Japan,
without entering upon an actual ALI
ance, have arrived at complete under
standing which will probably result in
a joint naval demonstration at the en-
trance of the gulf of Pe-Chili. In di-
plomatic circles at Toxic the probabili-
ty of a conflict is regarded as extreme
ly distant"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-31
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-31
No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-31

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-31
Foreign.

Madrid, Dec. 26.-Todav impartial
urges that, in view of the character of
tie reply of United States Minister
Woodford to the note Of the Spanish
government in answer to the first COM
munication of the American govern
ment through him, it is necessary to
Increase the Spanish fleet as against
the eventuality of a conflict with the
United States.
FL Heraldo says; The encroach-
ments of the United States on the inter
national politics of Span have become
lntolerable and must be resisted ener-
getically. The situation is difficult, but,
at whatever cost, the government
ought to put an end to shameful state
of affairs for the sake of the dignity of
spain"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-31
IN PIyAR DEL RIO.

Seem of Mace rs Ope ratiors Now Pc luti
ful.-Show Few Signs OF War.-An Ag
rculturaI Land That Surpasses the
Shenandoah Valley Filled with Ma
RAIDERS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-31

This is no fancy picture. 1t is the
solemn truth. The country through
which passed is exactly as | represent
1t. As I have already said, saw evil
dence, Of past dcpredatIons. ! saw.
also, that the concentrates were suffer
ing from want, and that many of the
Spanish soldiers were i'll aud ragged.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-11
THE FLOOD SITUATION.
No One Can Tell when the End VIII
Come or Where the Destruc-
lion VIII Cease.

GREENyILLE, Miss. April io.-There
can be no exaggeratiOn of the food situa-
ton In the Yazoo-Mississippi delta River
bulletins OF Friday evening Indicate an
indefinite prolongaton OF the food height
in the Mississippi valley from Cairo south.
Throughout all the country tributary TO
the Mississippi there have been heavy
rainfalis The crisis is yet TO come, and
the vast extent OF human suffering and
destruction OF property cannot be con-
ceived. Here in the delta alone, IL may be
truthfully said that the half has not yet
been told The river is still at a stand
still. because the water coming back into
it from the st. Francis at Helena and the
City. keeps up the rise al the latter point
In spite OF all the breaks in the levees
south OF that place. People here. and
where the water has not reached them.
strange TO say. have only just begun 10
realize the magnitude OF the calamity.
Yesterday afternoon a call was issued by
representative colored men for a meet
ing 10 organize a standing relief commit
tee The river bulletin. just received,
promises a further rise at Cairo. be-
ginning about tomorrow and continuing
ing from Pittsburg south. and the Arkan-
sas is again rising.
Nature seems TO be determined to do her
worst for the lower Mississippi valley this
year and when the end viii be reached.
or where the wholesale destruction will
stop, no one can foretell.
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SIMPSON, SSY U7OF

one realized that death vas near. The
senator's son. Rees y. voorhees,. had re-
nained IN the room with MS father dur
ing the night and was awakened about
4 O'Clock this morning by his father who
was then suffering great pain In the re-
gion OF the heart He refused. however.
10 allow physicians 20 be called. saving
that the pain would pass away. Half an
hour later ne appeared much better, got
out OF bed and walked 20 the bath room.
his son being with him. When they en-
tered the hallway the senator was at
tackled by a more severe spasm than he
had vet experienced and fell in semi
conscious condition into his sons arms.
The latter carried the dying man back
10 his bed and summoned Or. Shoup X
was too late, however. and the ex-senator
soon passed away without regaining fuil
consciousness.
His son Rees y. VOORHEES,. his daaga-
ter Miss Halle voorhees, and the
physician were present when ne died
The remains vii be taken 20 TeTre ha0te,
Ind. the ex-senatoy@s home for many
years for interment.
When the news OF Senator voorhees,
death became known at the capitol today
sworessforss of deep sorrow weFe heard
The senator Rad been so long - public
Mfe that he was known by al attaches or
the building and ali felt pang % regret.
because OF his courteous treatment of
them
he came TO the senate IN Is1I by appoint
rnent 10 al the vacancy caused by the
death Of oliver p. Morton. and from his
Ions. experience in the house was assigned
Immediately 20 the financial COMMITTEES,
az unusual honor II the case of a rev
senator. Moreover. ne retained his eon-
nectgou with fhat COMMITTEES. being ifs
chairman during the last Democratic era
fn that body and vas leading figure IN
ali fre debates involving questions q
finance or tariE
Senator vaornees waS one q the ardent
admirers and supporters of the green x
currency and. beginning his senatorial
service with e most eloquent speech N
favor of tAe preservation of the fun legal
tender quality 10 tais money. be never
ahates. az any tine rs earnest advocacy
af che lreeuoack-
IN appearance. Senator VOORHEES, was
ena os TIE nsesg striking figures IN the sen
ate As a. orator Re had few peers con-
ynznGinx A ruaEnisc@nf voca bGsary zHid
frahutnz nls gtteTsnces Win 3 degree of
earnestness and feeling that strangely tn
fusuced nls auditors HIS legal reputation
zas based gpon hrs forensic powers a'sd
8 IS an aGasspa<ed fact that success At
tended rs ezprts = E1A1y eases con-
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WASHINGTON. April ia.-Tne house
could 40; resist the temptation 10 indulge
IN political debate today. a. IL had no bust
ness on hand. Interest wss focused upon
Mr.. simpson OF Kansas. who had an
nouncsa determination TO chsfruct any
legislation attempted without the presencss
OF quorum. Ills policy was frustrated
because a quorum appeared. Mr.. simpson
found an opportunity however. 20 reiseTate
his denunciaiton of n concentration OF
power in the speakers hand.
The chaplain had just finished his prayer
and the clerk was about 10 begin the read
ing OF the journal OF the last meeting, when
simpson shouted. ''AAr. Speaker"
Fer what purpose does the gentleman
rise?" Speaker Reel inquired.
TO make the point that there Is no
quorum present" Simpson replied.
The speaker thersupon proceeded 70 count
a quorum. There were quite as many
members on the Democratic side as on the
Republican side, and some Democrats who
came In late asked 20 be counted. Tho
speaker answered there were lis members
present. a quorum.
Then Dingley rose 10 move that when
the house adjourn IL be until Wednesday
next. Bailey of Texas inquired the pur-
pose of the motion.
The gentleman is well aware" Dingiey
answered. that there is no business TO
come before the house until tho appropria-
ton bills are returned by the senate
We are not inclined 20 insist upon the
Republican party legislating. said Bal
lev I'VE feel that the country suffers
when the Republican party legislates. We
have contended this all our lives. and We
sincerely believe IL. We have no desire
to urge the Republican party TO mako
laws. but we desire to know their policy.
Dingiey said that the session was called
for a specific purpose. 10 provide sufficient
revenue TO carry on the government. The
house had acted on that suggestion. As
the committees had nos been appointed.
there seemed nothing else 20 do.
Simpson wanted 10 know whether the
Republicans intended TO have the commit
tees appointed this session. and Dingiey
replied that he had no authority To an
swer that question: the matter rested with
the speaker.
Bailey next took the floor. He said that
II the Republican party thought IL could
bring prosperity by Increasing taxes and
expenditures OF public money. IL acted
wisely and periodically 20 do no more.
III that was what the Republicans pro-
posed 20 do. the Democrats were ready TO
ad iourn as early and as often as the Re-
publicans desired.
Simpson did not indorse Bsiiey's views.
The country he said, was demanding
financial legislation. and the Republican
party should be given chance 10 show
what IL could do. and should not sit idly by
for two or three months. He then repeat
ed his attack on the speaker declaring
that members OF the house. by giving
him autocratie power. disfranchised the
constituents who had elected him.
After Simpson had subsidized the house
drifted into a somewhat pcrfunctory polit-
ical discussion. McRae OF Arkansas called
attention to the platform promises of the
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FORTY LIVES LOST.
Work of the Flood I'm Dakota. Iowa
and Nebraska.

SIOUX CITY. Ia. April io.-Forty lives
AZ least have been lost IN the foods IN
South Dakota. Iowa and Nebraska Two
persons have been known 20 be lost on
the Floyd. three have been reported
drowned on the BIZ Sioux, two on the
Missouri ard two oB the Coon, all in the
thls immediate vicinity.
Cases OF 8 similar character are being
reported every day from points farther
away and a sharp watch l. neing kept
hy the local authorities for "aoaters' N
the Missouri. Many people are miss4ug <
OF whose death their friends have no posi-
tive information M3zf q thsa have prob
ably been carried down the " .ssouri and
their bodlas vii never De recovered. Tne
t-eaes cf twg more victims were brought
into Sioux s1ty last sveuing-Daa Ford
Aagee and Harry Favlils-who weTs
drowned while attempting 70 ford the
E}kaoTn rlVer in Nebraska.
Tnere has been q general fan n al the
swEszEFsE
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Greeks Ready TO Move.

ATHENS. April i0.-From 600 to 5000
volunteers are preparing to start for the
frontier Immediately after war is declared.
Commander soGtzo. the best cavalry officer
in the Greek army. has started for Ar;a-
LONDON. April IA special dispatch
from Athens says the invasion OF Turkish
territory by Greek insurgents Is believed
10 be the forerunner Of a declaration of
war IL is added that in spite OF the nu-
merous forces already AT the front. two
further classes Of the Greek army reserves
have been called out.
The Evening News this afternoon pub
fishes a dispatch from Elassona dated
midnight. which says 1t is certain the
Greek invaders were semi-oficially or
ganized. The dispatch adds that fourteen
battalions OF Turkish troops are now en-
gagged in the movement against the in
yadeTs. whose advance parties retired, but
soon rallied and continued the fight.
The Turkish troops are all Albanians,
and 1t Is difficult TO restrain their impetu-
osity.
The insurgents when crossing the from
tier divided into three bands. The first two
advanced until opposed. but the third was
attacked by the Turks. All three bands
then reunited and made a good stand.
The fighting is described as being des-
perate.
dispatch from Constantlnople says
that three warships OF the Turkish feet
will leave the Golden Horn today, and that
three other warships will leave on Mon
day TO join the first division In the Darda-
neiles.
The greatest activity prevails among the
officials OF the Turkish admiralty and war
office.
An imperial trade was issued today. or
dering the purchase of six coast defense
guns. rifles and anick-hring guns. and 1900
horses for the use or the army.
special from Vienna says that 1t Is au-
ihoritatively announced that all the
powers have agreed TO blockade the
Piraeus. the port of Athens. and that they
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purpose 20 the Mediterranean squsdrons.
To Cross the Frontier.
EIAASSO%A. April ia.-Edhem Pssha.
comma nder-i ir-chtsf of the Turkish army
has received orders from Constantinopte TO
cross the frontier into Greece with his
forces. Should Il be proved tha; Greek
regular troops are among the invaders The
Turkish troops will continue advancing
against the invaders who wsll shortly md
themselves between three Ares
The telegraph lire between here and Ja-
nina the hes6Gus rtsrs OF tie Turkish army
stationed 20 meet the possible advance %
the Greeks from Arts. has been cut bat
service continues vita Mr-Satart Greek ir-
regulars crossed she frontier In the night
tire ard surprised and burned four Turk
fsh OUTPOST stations Turkish troops s-e
advancing toward the point of attack
from pfsEasa. isipp.io and Me,sovo.
Trouble In >erR.
LONDON. April IA dispatch from
t~sastantsnople reports serious trouble near
the Mon teneErfa Frontier. fa the 6lsfrlct of
Sera. II states shat a sanEai-aTy conrlct
has ,akea place betWean Allau3ars snt
NussEfasa-a ana CHRISTIANS Troops wera
sent Is restore order and less several naen
killed T1e MontereErin minister at Con-
ssan-3nople cas sent a protest to the Turk
fsh govern Fueut. saying taat y the Nussul-
ctfl. for Montenegro 30 keep rer sahtecrs
from gosrE 10 the assistance of Use chris
t3aEs-
channel Squadron to Malta
BARCELONA. April Ia-Tns BRUSH
rAarneI squadron Aas heen ordered 70 the
island * Malta. IL wih remain taere as
long as the Eastern crisis lasts.
The Rand az Invaders
LONDON. April ia-The Athens cor
rexnonaert O. tire Tines telaErEphs. Tire
hard ~ Invaders wzs organized un5er the
r,rxo~aI direction % Go1oss. a Greek q
Afexa~drsz TIE headquarters we're ~
sAs valley cf ths mountainous districts q
Eeranaka near tas faIegs rearaster.es
% Ne-aors Mext % TIE members cf the
hnrA walch Includes = faushrr - Italian
volunteers. arrived 3sSt week ey speci AZ
srasn from Noato. camp was chosen
ard military orEaniEa,8o1 was tken pro
e,s.ssss wttn- Two former Greek oEa cers
Mvts=xs ara karsislotoa5cs wers ztve-
49,. SUPREME cosDu7aHd Ssx ca 7sElns were
an-.ssmsea twc - wAsrn Zeryuas aua
u,awells. sre wela-k0oNn iasargeas ea5efs.
\ lsrxe uurnt-r cf suea1g.rrs tEe sur
ressuS ara th-ss 81 plains Gre ef whom
= zzA1 OK gig4nr2= stature az4 carries
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OF 1oIy - rvs SAlr4ow cS6S~ ye 0U~
OEArTIE CEis 6SA'o"l on roL

two parties concerning Armenia, Cuba.
and the restriction Of immigration. Among
other things. he said:
1T is time for the American congress 10
say. in no uncertain voice. that !. In time
TO recognize Cuban Insurgents as beiligsr-
ents, and for Americans 70 be released
from Spanish prisons. II at the cannon's
mouth"
walker OF Massachusetts, believed II 70
be the sentiment Of - per cent. OF Amerf-
can citizens that congress should provide
revenue for the government by tariff isgis-
lsiion before doing anything else.
DE ArnonA Of Missouri prot~te1 that for
once he should forego bis privilege OF
crfticlsing the diiatoFy conduct OF the ma
3ority.
Cannon OF Illinois decried the idea that
legislation alone couif bring prosperity.
The country wanted congress 70 provide
revenue. then 70 adjourn and allow private
business 20 have fAli sway. 10 II an open
secret that congress az organized could not
agree upon any financial legislation. The
country dia not want 20 hear the piatitudes
OF the campaign laundering forth In con-
grtss.
The debate FOR tho Democrats was con
e,udsa by Bailey. The Democrats. he said.
should help the Democratic party 20 save
the country from t6e consequences % what
the PARTY wu1l5 DO " II were a. work. IL
the Democrats should T0ad the ma tor1fy 10
make the sort of Jaws they had Always de-
nsunesd. the country would doubt their
sincerity e- their honesty. and probably
both. II the Republicans failed, they
might az well make no nominations. He
,sas - conaaent that they wouif fail tina,
be saufed - give them every opportunity
20 illustrate what trey could 10
There gaw short passage between Pom-
tel7s - Maine and Hopkins of Illinois
Foatells wanted 20 have read 20 the house
Secretary Longs message regarding bids
for arnaor plate bat Hopkins objected Boa
fslie appealed 20 ire speaker % know II
there vas 10 method hy which a subject Il
such great importance coa,d be brought
before me house. Printing n ne Record
vas suggested, but Hopkins objected 20
that aiso ard az 10 .. m. the house al
tourned Eatli wednesday.
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monty regarded rs hopeless. ewlng 10 his
SaslIfy 70 sway tAs SGxy BY the magnetic
qualities % his address.
TIE severe strain. physical ana mental.
70 which Senator Noorhees was sGnsected
81 leader q She majority ia the senate. in
the campaign resulting in 1he passing oe
the Sherman repeal aw permanently ina
paired ais heaith. After the cAmpa ign
he was ens3Eea - retire for = long rest
20 Ais Indiana Aaree ard wien ne re-
turned 10 Washington agzla x was evi-
dent 20 his friends thax the splendid stock
o. vitality which had always been his most
valuable possession woula never Tct0rn
again. As tirae ran on the senator began
90 appreciate this fsess and for some time
be had taken the advice cf his physicians
snd friends and had done eVeryt A.uE pos
SHE to conserve his hsaAh.
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ALA "coURTHoCSE HILL"
Big Landslide In Ohio Threatens the
peau~sfxanfn Tracks.

EAST LIVERPOOL. O.. April io-An
avalanche has started near this pace.
Al entire hfll r. moving ar Three Points.
near here. and rne street railway system
IS bs0ckade8 Two big dwellings near
WeIlsvzne ars doomed aud thA Psnnsyl-
vanIa tracks wers msved ~ ths pressure
% the hln The undermining q tts hill
for the WeflswggIe road has lsfg no protec-
tor. and the enrlrs face of ths nili Is sip
ping from summit 20 base. including a
anal forest and tors % rock. Tre Wells
vile Rad has 1roppes. from aawht in tHo
places an6 the expected avalanche viii
burv TIE Pennsylvania tracks and the car
hne and vii eE1angeF Tire oag sewer pipe
works
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Daniel w0lsey voorhees, was born in
Butler county. Ohio. September - 1Se7,
HIS paternzl ancestors who came from
Holland, were among the earliest settlers
% New Jersey. the original name being
Van VOORHEES,. Senator Voorhees, was
proud OF his ancestry. and often dwelt
with enthusiasm upon the genius and
valor os the people % the Dutch republic
IN its historic days. Soon after the Revo-
luton his grandfather. Peter Voorhees,.
removed 70 Kentucky. where re married
q Miss Van Arsdale. whose father fought
in the battle OF Blue Lick under Daniel
Boone against the Indians. Senator Voor-
hees' father. Stephen Voorhees,. was born
In Kentucky. but removed early in life 20
Ohio. where he married Rachel Elliot. OF
Maryland. a woman OF fine Intellectual
endowment and great strength OF charac-
ter. In 1sZ7. when their son Daniel vas
but two months old. the parents removed
10 Indiana and purchased land in Fountain
county.
Daniel grew TO manhood on the farm.
engaged there In all the arduous work OF
a farmerS life and became thoroughly in
tereSted in rural occupations. He has al
ways retained that interest. The inustra-
tons given with so much effect in many
OF his oFations were drawn from the
scenes and incidents of his early life on
the farm.
IN iSsS he entered the DePauw univer-
sity, then called Indiana Asbury univer-
sity. where he gave evidence OF superior
mental ability and marked oratorical
power. He studied law at Crawfords-
willie and began practice at Covington. the
county seat Of Fountain county.
After hearing young voorhees, deliver
Fourth OF July oration. United States SEN
ator Hannegan asked him TO become his
law partner. and Voorhees, accepted the
offer in April, 1a52. lie rapidly built up a
reputation as an able criminal lawyer, and
IN 1856 was nominated for congress. but
was beaten in the election. He removed
10 Terre Haute the next year. and from
iSSs to 1861 was United States district at
torney for Indiana. In 1858 he went to
Charleston. Va. TO defend John r.. Cook.
brother-in-law of the governor and one OF
the associates OF John Brown in the ia
nous Harper's Ferry tragedy. His able
defense OF his client and remarkable
speech to court and jury on that occasion
was published all over tho country and
translated into several languages. 1t gave
him national reputation as a lawyer and
an orator.
In 1860 he was elected 70 congress as rep
resentative. and was reelected in 1852 and
1854. Two years later his seat was sue
cessfully contested by Henry ID. Wash
, burn, but Voorhees, was returned in 1855
again in 1870 and again in 1872. In 1877 he
was appointed TO the United States senate
as a Democrat 10 iii the vacancy caused
by the death OF oliver p. Morton. He was
subsequently elected by the legislature for
the full term ensuing. and was reelected
In 1855 and again In 1891. He was tho father
OF Charles 5. voorhees,. the prominent Spo-
kane attorney who formerly resided in
Whitman county and represented the ter
ritory OF Washington as delegate IN con-
gress.