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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-07-01
d. II. | aneaShire.

T. The slope of each bank shall be IA feet
horizontal to foot vertical
3. The depth and width of surface excavations
Of drain shall be same as shown on the profile Of
said drain. TO which reference il made for "a more
particular measurement.
6. There will be bridges or cuIvcrts required
:. the work is divided into sections A. follow.:
Sections and ~ 80 rods each and section i
iOl4 rods.
s The length OF drain on each description Of
land IL a. follows viz:
Description. Section. Chains
" p of sc = Ii 2l45
sc a ofswt "A 10 81
y OF n e u of u W a n 1909
W le OF n a OF n " a 81 99l
= OF n W = p l0I
Surveyed May 18th 1s9s by
THos. Il. HARRoD q. +.
Said job will be let 10y sections The section
at the outlet OF the dra n will be let first and
the remaining sections in their order up
stream. in accordance with the diagram now
on tle with the other papers pertaining to
said drain. in the Office of the County Drain
Commissioner ~ Gratiot County, To which
reference may be had by all parties Interested
and bids will be made and received according
ly Contracts will be made with the lowest
responsible bidder giving adequate security
for the performance of the work in a sum then
and there 10 be fixed by me, reserving TO my
self the right TO reject any and all bids The
date for the completion OF such contract and
the terms OF payment therefor. shall be an
nounced a. the time and place OF letting.
Notice Is further hereby given. That at the
time aud place OF said letting, or at such other
time and place thereafter, TO which I the
Drain Com missioner aforesaid. may adjourn
the same the assessments for benefits and the
lands comprised within the Number One
Hundred Eight Drain Special Assessment
District" and the appoint ment thereof will he
announced by me. and will be subject to re-
view for one day. from 9 o clock i'm the fore
noon until 3 o'clock in the atternoon)
The following IL y description of the several
tracts or parcels OF land constituting the
special Assessment District Of said drain viz:
Name of Owner Description Sec
G. A. Allen sw "a ofsei4 16
VIM. Forester sc !, otsw 16
gar Andrews sw OF swi "A IS
Abbie +. Anderson n W "A OF NV IA u
WIN. Godfrey sw Il OF n W "A and
w a of s IA OF wv "A 81
Andres Pope u OF IA OF nwi, 81
Marion Park W y OF ne IA of nwia 21
l.. III. Treat y OF ne "a OF n IA and
W la OF II W a or n 81 u
All In Town II North. Range West
ID L. Sharrar supervisor and G.. +. Renner
Highway Commissioner for the township of
Arcadia at large.
Now, therefore, all OF you. the above named
persons, owners of the above described lands
and all unknown or nonresident persons owl.
ers OF the above described ands. and each OF
you are hereby cited To he and appear at the
time and place as above set forth 10 be heard
with respect To such special assessment
should you so desire and show cause, " any
there be, ny the above described lands or
any part thereof. should not be assessed n per
cent for benefits i'm the construction OF the
above described drain.
Dated this goth day OF June. A. n. 1898.
CHARLES A. SCHOLTz,
County Drain Commissioner
for Grati0t County.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-07-01
J. W. HARRoD,


J. w. HARRoD,
County Surveyor.
Said Job will be let by sections The section
at the outlet OF the drain will be let first and
the remaining sections I'm their order 10 streem
In accordance with the diagram now O
with the other papers pertaining TO said dra
In office OF the County Drain Commissioner or
Gratiot County, to which reference may be
had by a. parties interested. and bids will he
made aud received accordingly. Contracts will
De made with the lowest responsible bidder
giving adequate security for toe performance
or the work. In sum then and there to be
nxed by me, reserving TO myself the right TO
reject any and all bids. The date for the COM
pleuon OF such contract and the terms of pay
ment therefor shall be announced al time and
place of letting
Notice Is further hereby given. That at the
time ana p ace OF said letting. or at such other
time and place thereafter, to which ], the Drain
commissioner aforesaid may adjourn the same
the assessments for benefits ana the lands COM
prised within the
Number One Hundred Two Drain Special AS
seSsment DiStret'an the apportionmenI there
OF Will be announced by me- and Will be subject
10 review for one day, from O'Clock In the
forenoon until o clock In the afternoon
The following is description of the several
tracts or parcels of land constituting the
Special Assessment District of said drain, viz;
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-07-01
ELEGANT LOTS I'M BLOCK |.
LANCASH|RE'S ADDITION TO ALMA.

These directly college and
Phla July discount of
the price printed below This lot in the best
O
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-07-01
PRESBYTERIAN.

at the Presbyterian church both tho
regular preaching services and that of
the Sunday school will be of patriotic
character. The pastor will preach upon
christianity and Patriotism The
decorations of the auditorium and the
music will all be appropriate to the
purpose of strengthening the sentiment
of love for God and for our country.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-07-01
Religious Notes.
ST. JOHNS CHURCH.

ST. JOHNS CHURCH.
Fourth Sunday after Trinity.
Holy Communion at 30 a. N.
Sunday School at 30 p. IN.
Evening service at 80. All are well
come.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-07-01

have had concluded that the would be
purchasers looked S high for those
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-07-01

n OF Il "a OF Sec. IS at 30 ks west OF the 70
post, thence north 90 3 chs crossing Sec. line be-
tween Secs 10 and Is at 80 lks west Of Sec cor
10 Secs 10. II, IL and 10, thence north 20l3 chs
crossing line between the "A Of sc "a and y
OF a OF Sec. 10 at 80 ks west OF Ia post thence
north 20 10 chs to point 30 ks west OF II post on
east side OF Sec. 10, Lafayette township. Entire
length 80 SO chains.
Station stakes and grade hubs are set every S
rods and are numbered conseCutively with at the
outlet or south end of drain and are set ~ Il west
OF the center line Of drain.
The width Of the bottom shall be = II throughout
The slope of each bank shall be IA II horizontal
10 fl vertical.
The depth of drain shall be as shown on profile
The work Is divided into sections as follows:
Secs i and are each so rods. Sec is 50 rode
and l3 ks in length
feet on each side Of the center line OF said
drain will be required in its construction and ~
feet next 10 and adjoining the above on each side
viii be required for the deposition OF the excava-
ons. y IT of the east IL feet last mentioned are
located on Secs II and a.
The length OF drain each description of land
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
THE QUESTION OF NEW BATTL E-SHIPS.
MANY CONGREssMEN INCLINED TO WATT UNTIL
THE CAUSE OF THE MAINE DISASTER
rs AsCERTAINED
rs AsCERTAINEr

Washington Feb. 19-while tho disaster to the
Maine has created temper in the House in favor
OF liberal appropriations for the Navy. and while
It is undoubtedly that the House in its pres
ont frame Of mind would not hesitate 10 vote for
two new battle-ships. one to replace the Maine.
this temper Is predicated the theory that the
Maine was blown up by external agencies. II the
result of the official inquiry should develop the
fact beyond doubt that the ships magazine ex-
poded from fire other causes within her hull 1t
ls believed that a sentiment in Congress will be
created against the expenditure OF millions In the
construction Of warshps that may blow up at any
time II seems likely that a Congressional inves-
tieation will follow report from the Board Of In
oury attributing the loss OF the Maine TO the ex-
ploslon Of her magazine. No resolution Tor THIS
nurpose has yet been introduced in the House.
however.
A prominent member OF the House Naval Com
mittee said to-day that he was amazed When ne
learned that the Names coal bunkers joined tne
magazine. with only thin Par, a ~
when learned Of the FIRE IN me eoa DunKeIs Oh
the Cincinnati. which charred the boxes III HHCh
the shells Of her magazine We're stored. said ne
ate 'Coneressiorai action to avert this danger duo
her CONSTRUCTION assumed ~, as mater e.r Oh
ment officials effect such changes as would re,
move that danger. The construction or second
bunkers and the maeazine, would nave removed
this danger. NOW find that nothing was done
either 10 correct the defect on the CINCINNATI OF on
any other ship We will undoubtedly ascertain
how many of our sngs are T. ~ advisable 10 have
a Congressional inquiry
W. Cnmmings' OF New-York who continues 10
ofbare n the theory that the Maine blown
up by torpedo when asked what the effect Of
have on approprlations for the Increase Of the
Navy replied 1T is perfectly true that the modern
~ shin bOth as a hghtcr or Il safe marine ma
chine is stlll an experiment But We are on The
sgrne footing as England or any other country IN
1Tis rcsDecf and We must keep abreast OF them.
We have absolutely data except the night on
the Yalu and It unsatisfactory war might
ho GOOD thing for other purpose than 10 clear
up the doubts which AZ present hang over these
on nensIvc modern engines. But as regards
~ Maine | cannot believe she blew w from fire
In her coal bunkers. As one Of the naval Officers
Ia anthracite coal is about much subject 10
snoutancous combustion u pile Of stones, and II
is in evidence that the Maine took on four hundred
tons of anthracite at Key West. To read some Of
Inc opnions Of those who desire 10 escape the con-
clusion that Spanish treachery may have been re-
enorsiLie for the accident. one would imagine that
eyery load Of coal unless guarded would take fire
bv Spontaneous combustion in twenty-four hours
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20

cipher dispatches. receives al reports, and has
complete control over the personnel OF the service
including the enlisted men.
Commander Dickins is from Duchess County
n. Y. was graduated from the Naval Academy In
1854 and while a mere boy had his baptism OF
fire. He has had unusually active career been
complimented for bravery by tho Department on
several occasions. and Congress has several times
passed resolutions to enable him to accept medals
and decorations from other Governments He was
in charge Of the Duke OF Veragua when he visited
this country in 1893 and has since commanded the
Monongahela the Essex and the Constellation and
the Newport Training Station.
In the present emergency the chief assistants
Of the Bureau have been continuously energetic in
the prompt dispatch OF the unusual responsibilities
forced upon them. Notable among these il Lieu
tenant-C Commander John NJ Hawley, who has the
care of all enlisted men and who has been over
whelmed with appeals from all oyer the country
for detailed information OF the crew Of the Maine
Lieutenant Comm ander Hawley was executive OF
IN Msrcb $50 I ib most terrib disaster that pre-
ceded that Of the Maine. The navigator Of that
ship Lieutenant-Commander Davenport who
is now also in the Navigation Bureau in charge Of
IJiontenaDt II n Wbittlesey is Conmander Dick
mss nrincipa stan officer. and for the last four
days he has been designated by Secretary Long to
all kilograms Of inquiry about tho Maine He was
Admiral Norton's naval secretary on his last
TO handle ali cipher dispatches incoming and out
going In this he is assisted and relieved from time
graduation In 1895 had been on the Maine until re-
These five officers have made remarkable records
in the last four days. dnder the most trying cir
cumstances. They have been indefatigable in re-
eving the anxiety and uncertainty Of those who
had friends or relatives on the Maine. and have
rnaintained an even temper all day and most OF
public for Information. IN addition 10 keeping up
Long and other oflciais have repeatedly COM
mended them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20

Of artillery 10 the Regular Army should pass We
need the men to garrison properly existing forts.
and 10 be In readiness II called 10 take tho field
against foreign foe. The fact has long been ap-
parent that there were not enough 10 man
the seaboard defences properly. The more new
guns are put In position the more are needed
The big guns require at all times. whether IN
use or not Now, at Sandy Hook. sand Will blow
In and damage them, even II they are covered with
vaseine. In fact the grease makes the sand
stick 10 them. and II does more damage sometimes
than If II blew of again
The mortars are the best defence Va have
against invading ~arsnips. They should be sup
pemented by Ike construction and equipment OF
mortar pits near Coney Island. on Plum Island and
in Sheepshead Bay, where the Government has pur-
chased a site but he's not yet spent any money In
putting In n big battery. II would keep Warships
of the waterfront OF New-Nork. which now
stretches for three miles the Atlantic Ocean
since Brooklyn consolidated with IL making
IL the only great city In the world with an ocean
water front and more AT the mercy % ~ In
vader than any other. More money wisely ex-
pended would give ample and adequate protection
from the land side for the great Interests which
centre In this port
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE. SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 20. 1893

this morning In care Of DR.. Clendenin are sur
fering mostly from severe burns. but they are
doing nicely. The eleven seriously Injured VINO
are still In hospital at Havana will probably ne
brought here In a few days by the steamer
Fern
The battle ship Iowa came up from the meet
10 day. arriving off here at o'clock this AFTER
noon. She had on board the commanders OF the
Massachusetts and Indiana. who will be menu
bers Of the Commission to inquire Into the DIS
aster to the Maine
The torpedo-boat Ericsson left Key west
shortly after the arrival at her anchorage OF the
Iowa to carry the battie-ship's mail to her.
Rear Admiral Sicard came ashore rom the
New-York on the Ericsson. probably 10 secure
a Mace for the meeting Of the Court OF inquiry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
THE COURT OF INQUIRY.
TO ASSEMBLE AT KEY WEST PROBABLY ~
MORROW.


Washington. Feb l9-The first dispatch re-
caived to-day relative 70 the Maine disaster
wss one from Admiral S,card dated at Key west
last nisht speaking OF the assembling on ue
court Of inquiry The message was as follows:
The Bacne sailed from Key West FOR Havana
with the divers and stores for the MAINE. Inc
Iowa comes 20 Key West on the lSth ana the
SamUson Court Of Inquiry on the Maine assem-
hes on 80 arrival here Of Mark The Mas
sachusetts and the Indiana at Tortugas fii-
teen ofrcers and forty-seven men from the
Maine nave been distributed AT Key west Ma
rine Hospital and the Army barracks NOT
are due here on the 18Th by the MangroVe-
shall hold all al Key West pending the court
II Inquiry No one Of the twenty One apprth-
tees that the Texas took from New-Yor City
'or the Maine was on board the Maine AT inc
time u the explosion, as no opportunity mao
offered TO transfer them from the Texas, where
they stiN remain
Lieutenant Commander Mark. now on MS
way from Washington 70 Key West. with Cap
tain Sampson. Captain Chadwick and L.enten-
ant-Commander Potter will constitute the Court
% Inquiry Lieutenant Commander Mark VIII
be the Judge Advocate OF the court, and lay
Down the line OF procedure. being an expert IN
That matter II is believed al the Navy Depart
ment that he will reach Key West In time TO
Conduct the investigation when II opens next
Monday While the court is entirely master or
us own proceedings. the Department does not
doubt that after n few preliminary sessions In
hey West, which will lay the foundation Tor
iuFtaer Investigation. through taking the testi-
.IIohy ~ the survivors now at Key West, IL VIII
proceed 10 Havana. At that place the work can
D. conducted rapidly with the assistance Of
SS@p.an S2sbee and the information gathered
~ me divers from the wreck
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
THE SALVAGE RESOLUTION.
No ACTION BY THE HOUSE on ACCOUNT OF MR.
NASON's AMENDMENT.

Washington Feb. ls.-Nothine viii be done IN the
rJou.e with the Senate resolution nppropratng
eoo ooo for the salvage OF the wreck OF the Maine,
hoceusc Of the Mason amendment providing for the
return 10 the United States Of the bodies recovered
from, the wreck Secretary Long and Captain
ershee both explained that the return Of the bodies
would be impractcabe, as many OF them were
,narelcd beyond Identification, and there were also
Sanifary reasons why bodies from a feyer,niected
comnfrv should be brought 10 the nited states
=, 80 s,nected that the House resolution which
was passed as prepared at the Navy Department.
,,oulf he acted on by the Senate yesterday aIter-
,oon hut when il reached the senate that Dody was
nDgaeed In eulogizng the memory OF the late rep
r,a tive Wright OF Massachusetts,, and the Sem
a,a,s nractice Is against the interruption OF such
an order for any purpose. The result was 'hat me
Snrets adjourned until Monday without action.
SbaIrman Bomele OF the House Naval committee
said to-day that action on the resolution MnS no.
,mneratiye to-day. Nothing would De zone WIN t.o
senate resolution. he mad no douDt me ne Ma,
would promptly pass the House resolution on "oh-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
MORE WOUNDED FROM THE MAINE
TEN MEN FROM HAVANA ON THE MANoRoVE-
wARsHIPs AT KEYWEsT

xev West. Fla. Feb. 19.-The lighthouse
a.aor,er Mangrove arrived here this morning
,ror, Havana with the following wounded from
49, Maine disaster: Edward MattsOn. b. r.
Iyuber. J. C. White Daniel Cronin. John Coffee.
7 u Rlomer Alfred Hernis j A. Rowe. Charles
pitcher and William Mcclure
out Of twenty-sx in the hospital hve have
s,.s leaving behind eleven seriously wounded.
The Mangrove also brought two lifeboats and
other effects from the wreck
The condition OF the injured at the Marine
HospitaI and the barracks is slightly improved
The injured men who arrived on the AAnSrove
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
FUNERAL MASS FOR COLONEL RUIZ

crxrRAI, LEE ATTENDS THE SOLEMN SERVICE
IN HAVANA.
Havana Feb 19.-There was funeral mass
this morning at the Mercede Church. for the
ranose of the soul Of Colonel Joaquin Ruiz the
aide-de-camp Of Captain General Blanco who
WAS put TO death by order OF the late insurgent
leader. Aranguren. in December last for enter
ing the camp Of the latter with propositions for
the surrender Of Arangiren and his followers
The church was splendidly decorated Tor the
occasion and the service attended by the
contain- General the Colonial Ministers, Consul
General Lee Vice-Consul Springer Generals
,,-rodo Valderana and Garrich. Admiral Man
lola the military and civil authorities. and
,anrasentatives of all classes Of society.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
HARD.WORKED NAVAL OFFICERS.
COMMANDER DICKINs AND HIS STAFF IN
THE BUREAU OF NAVIGATION.

Washington. Feb. 10 (specaD.-The Acting Chief
cf the Bureau OF Navigation. Commander Francis
w Dickns. who has been brought into consider
able prominence during the excitement OF the last
few days In the Navy Department. Is Secretary
Longs rght-hand man. and since Tuesday night
he has been on duty fully twenty hours day with
the numerous details suddenly thrust upon this
most important Bureau. which promulgates
records and enforces all orders to the fleet as wei
as to individual officers; transmits all code q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
,,opr UARREN.s GARRISON INCREASED.
Not DUE TO THE MAINE plsASIIH hrA'
GUNS ORDERED SOUTH


GUNS ORDERED SOUTH
MO, roh le-'"The Herald this afternoon
=. .rn compliance with telesraphic ORDERS
-, =, Fort Warren last evening. detail! OF
oororai and thirteen men has been sent 70 re-
-. Lieutenant Ketchum. In command OF the
ei'D er ho,,erv at Growers Cr winthrop The
no, lef, the fort this morning. II Is ex-
- ,ha, this movement has no particular Sig
ra,o ,r view O. the disaster TO the hattle-shp
-, h,, "a mart OF the routine OF the Navy De
-, determined upon long before this incident
occurred. 49,, -,,,-, ,h., ! soo
-, ., annunition ordered for the battery at
., we're expected 20 arrive AT any time and
80 a., ,rosuu,ed TO be the reason the little garrison
-, stationed there has been augmented
idition the mortars Of the battery are TO be
- =, o,dition for use. The breech-blocks Tor the
a.,ars which have been lying In the quarter
'O. ,a .,ore ever since the battery was located.
80 Ia attached Rush orders have been re-
~ y, ,ha fort directing the commander. Colonel
80 -. 80 send a detachment OF one corporal
- oIgnt men TO Fort Winthrop, where they are 10
on 7rch converted rifle guns 10 the dock in
Zines, for shipment The guns are 70 20 TO
,". ,lo where carriages from New-York have
been sent TO mount the rlIeS i"' ''9 eN wa -
all tne va" learned to-day that the orders received
- inc ago from the Department az W ashlhS-
toh @ arc being carried out at the Navy Yard.
and that every marine remaining 'hert nS eeeh IN
ar, octed his equipment Increased 70 that Oh active
sP.,;ca and extra drill IS being held dally
r,rcntices on the Wabash, as wei as the
,,Iar seamen and recruits, are being gwen prac-
re-, ,es ' AZ the guns and with the cutiass'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
MOURNING IN SAN FRANCISCO.

"a, Franeisco. Feb ls.--All the flags over the
nnblic and other buildings in his city ho',e' AZ
haIf.n,st Yesterday as mark OF respect 10 me
v,cr,rns Of the Maine disaster WINE no o'o'a' s"s
,,on was made 10 this effect ne Gay M senI
ses i o'"n1yed as one OF mourning FOR N""'''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
NO DEAD FISH CAME TO THE SURFACE.
ADMIRAL MANTERoLA's INFORMATION FOR HIS
GOVERNMENT.

Madrid. Feb ia dispatch received to-day
,ro-o Rear-Admiral Manterola the Naval Com
,,a,der at Havana. says that proof exists that
No dead fish came to the surface after the ex-
rIos,on that wrecked the Maine. and that whom
the disaster occurred there was not the slightest
unheaval of the water. such as would inevitably
,o,,o, a submarine explosion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THE CREW

xou-uaven. Feb. ia high celebration OF tho
NJ, Eucharst with communion service In memo
riam ~ the crew Of the batte-ship Maine was CON
d1c,sd in Christ Church this forenoon by the Rev.
ducteu III ur,r.tnoton Father Huntington spoke at
ratue' 80 The gratitude due from the people or
.t ms - Mr. 10 the men OF the Maine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
STREET CLEANING IN BOSTON.
IT COST ALMOST 10000 TO REMOVE THE
RECENT SNOWFALL.

Roston. Feb s-superntendent OF Streets Wells
states officially that account Of the recent snow
storm the number OF men employed was 200.
teams 300 10 so and that the amount charged 10
snow work from February 10 10, inclusive. Wac
$50 800 So Tor labor tolls and Sb,3s 70 FOR cost OF
leans hired. making total OF IS, 2Ag ". The num-
Der OF single loads OF snow removed and reported
was lCe ss In the paving division and 1880 IN tho
street-clsanng division; total single loads. NS.l9l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
pOSTOFFICE NEAR BtFfALO hObbfD

,n~.to Feb ls-The postoffice at Gardenvile
- aD,ered some time last night, the safe blown
omen and stamps valued at 'i6o and about 800 in
stolen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
NEW PENNSYLVANIA FERRYBOiT.

ANOTHER FINE CRAFT TO BE BUILT FOR THE
TwENTY-THIRp-sT. LINE.
Chester Penn. Feb /i9-A~ contract closed
to-day by the Delaware River Iron Sh!pbuildns
comnanv and the Pennsylvania Railroad for TIRE
construction OF a new double-deck ferryeoat for
service between the terminal station In Jersey CITY
and Twenty ,hird-st.. New-York The new vessel
,i -. oos feet long Is 20 cost s9ooV and VIII be
WIZ =" o. delivery in the fall She Will be thu
nnesi ferryboat a,loat and will contain many I'm,
provements which the Pittsburg. the 81 LOUIS ana