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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-24
FRANCES MILITARY ACTIVITY.
NJ Lockroy. Minister OF NJ lr.ue, Said 20
Expect War with Great Britain
Within Two Years

London, Feb. 1.-The Toulon cor
respondent of the Daily Mail, remark
inc upon the extraordinary activity at
the arsenal there. and generally in the
French naval works, says:
1T is believed that NJ Lockroy. Min
lister of Marine. expects war with Great
Britain within two years, and il is no.
torious that a war with England is be-
ing preached in official circles in Paris.
Troops are being poured into Tunis.
Corsica and Algeria, and war material
is being despatched to all the colonies.
French officer, openly boast that
they will sweep the British feet out of
the Mediterranean
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-24
The CREDITORS WIN.
TWO CHANCERY SUITS DECIDED BY
JUDI DAVIS AGAINST r q
SrEEL
Involves 5000 Worth OF ST. Johns Land
Company stock

Involves $4,000 Worth OF ST. Johns Lane
Company stock.
The Third National Bank of New
YORK City sued Robert &. Steel on II
promissory note and obtained Judge.
ment for $4,000 and some interest. The
Wachusetts National Bank, of Fitch
burg, Massachusetts, also sued him on
Il promissory note and obtained "A judg-
menl of S3l54,35
Following the judgements IA suit was
brought in chancery 10y each of the
above named banks against Robert &.
Steel, Nettie G. Steel and Carrie A.
Steel, and an Injunction was issued re-
straining Robert and his wife, Nette,
from disposing of any stocks IN their
possession, the title to which had been
in Robert. After the injunction was
issued, Robert transferred certain .. :
stock. which was in vi ,lutiun oi The B..
junction. These chaucery suits we're
brought TO reach certain stocks i" the
hands of The defendants 10 satisfy the
judgments, and were tried before Judge
Davis, of lonia. last Jane, Spaulding,
Norton * Dooling appearing for the
banks, and Fedcwa d Wa.bridge for
defendants. An opinion was rendered
by Judge Davis yesterday, subjectng
$4,000 worth IF St Johns Land Com
pany limited preferred stocks to tie
judgments. The stocks were lir,t
transferred by Robert &. Steel to his
wife, Nettic c. two days after they
were married, and bv her transferred
to his mother, Carrie A Steel. The
court held The trainers were without
and Isl fraud ct creditors,
81. Johus News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-24

Guaulupe has been Abandoned by the
Americans While the NeighoOring
Country islHeld BY the Fihpinos.
Despite tne Gunboats' A.
tcmpts 20 Oislodge Them.
In view of the fact that the enemy
were concentrating on the American
right hank preparations were made
last night to give them warm recep-
ton in the event of attack Gen.
Ovenshine's line, consisting originally
of North Dakota volunteers. 18th IN
fantry and two troops of the 4th cav
airy stretching from the beach At
Camp Dewey to Gen. Kings right,
was reinforced by two battalions of
Oregon volunteers and three troops of
the 4th cavalry as infantry.
The Buflalo's searchlight discovering
the rebels unusually active about 10
o'clock in the evening. signaled the
flagship for permission to tire upon
them. AID, this being granted bonn
barded the enemy's trenches for 20
minutes. The only effect of the fire
was apparently to drive the rebels fur
Their inland.
Beyond a few Intellectual vollcvs
from the trenches, which were return
ed with interest. the enemy made no
demonstration and all is quiet along
the rest of the line. Scouts claim to
have seen Gen. Pho del Pillar, who com.
manded the rebels at Pace. with his
arm in a sling, directing the troops
Gen. Montenegro, the insurgent COM
mander.ln.chief. is reported TO be per-
sonally conducting the movements in
front of Gen. Kings line at San Pedro
Macati. The signal corps is arranging
signals with the navy tor future opera
tons on the left. With the exception
of the port OF Iloilo trade with Philip
pine ports is still hlockaded
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-24
Obituary.

Fanny Benson WAS born in Ellisburg
New York Jan. Is 1907 and died Feb
l6 1899. She was married to Dane
Lane in Belleyille, New York in Sept
1898, at which place he died in 1888
There was three children born TO then
of whom two survive here, Frank ID. and
Sarah A. In 1S45 she married Eras,
tus Overton at Belleville. New York
and one child Mary f. was born to them
in Dec. 1916 who also survives here.
She lived IN the same house for fifty
years, when her husband having die d
she came west to make her home with
her two children. She was n member
of the Presbyterian church of South
Vile, New York.
But few live to the ripe age of 90
years, she was spry and able to go
about, up TO within a few days before
her death, She spent the latter part of
her life studying the bible, having read
it through many times. Six grand
children and nine great grand children
seryive here. Funeral services were
held Sunday Feb. 10Th. at the house
conducted by Rev. McGreham and the
remains were Inferred in the St. Loui.
cemetery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-24
bundled and six drowned.

bundled and six drowned.
The province OF Newchwang is in a
state of terror. occasioned by the I'D.
pcarance of 1000 mounted btnd.ts
Numerous Ou;rdges have been commit
ted ON residents, who are powerles-
The merchants have moved their goods
To treaty port. twenty miles south OF
the invaded districts Grave fears are
entertained that the bandits contem-
p'nie raid on the latter place, which
Is being fortified
a serious uprising ~ reported from
the province of Huhpep against con-
verts The local authorities are rem
dering all possible protection to Christ
ians while waiting the arrival of troops.
The teking government has ordered
troops 10 the scene.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-24
Some Comforting Fashion Facts


Some Comforting Fashion Facts.
Almost any length in outside wrap
is il fashion
Street skirts are going to be shorter.
Tight sleeves make the getting on
and OIL of heavy coats an easy matter.
Fashionable fur turbans are stylish,
warm and becoming.
Wells are going out of fashion, a
good thing for the eyes and the pocket
book.
The fashionable stout gloves and
shoes are decided economy.
All the newest and best underwear is
lightweight.
In spite Of the craze for tight-fttIng
basques. tiny an~mIc waists are as un-
fashionable as ever.
Leather CATERS are worn in place of
cloth for cold days
Old gowns, with biz sleeves and full
skirts. can easily be cut down to the
dimensions of modern styles.--trom
Fashion Notes" in Demorest's Maya
zine for March
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-24
DREYFUS CASE.
GFACTOR IN ELECTION OF FAURE'S
SUCCESSOR
Ants Enter the Lists

aILlS iJlSNS
Pals, Feb, l7.-At n meeting of the
Leftist senators today Nj. LOudet, pres.
ident of the senate and former premier,
was unanimously nominated for the
presidency of France.
Nj. Dupuy declines to enter the politi-
ca contest against NJ. LOubet.
In view of the apparently united sup
port of the senate and Nj. Melne's with
drawal IN his favor. 1t was generally
thought this afternoon that Nj. Loubet's
election Is almost assured.
NJ. Emile Loubrt, who is about 81
years ot,ugr. WAS born IN the depart
mrnt oi the Drome AMI began hi> poll
iucaI career in 1876 In 1892 he
formed Il ministry, became minister Of
tae interior, tout was overthr0"u on
account of the Panama revelations.
He was reelected president OF the sem
ate on Jan. , last
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-24

pending taxes for this purpose.
When the Alameda left Apia the
German warship Fake and the British
warships Royalst and Porpoise were
there.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-24
ST. LOUIS.

The Pie River Farmers club will
NEE, with MI and Mrs, }. NJ Henry
5Thursday, March 2nd Let there be :.
4 full attendance as there viii be special
n cuisines, to transact
Bert Mates. WHO was arrested a
4 couple of week, ago on the charge of
4 stealing an oyereoat. was acquitted
4 Saturday.
Emil Wolf, who ha, been travelling
4 for the hs, four or i've years for a
Racine lWis.) shoe drm, will com.
\ meuce for The Hamilton Brown Co. of
4 s.. Louis, Mo, in snort time. Emil
Is a s.. Louis boy who Ia, worked his
way up from the bottom round of the
ladder. and deserves he success he Is
attaining.
Georgy Poland, IF Wheeler, was III
the city Saturday on business.
The band concert asst Friday even-
ing was al evening of pleasure for
those who like baud music Compel
ent critic, pronounced the perform
ance TO be of the inst class. Not one
Of the performers could be mentioned
without injustice t. the others, yet we
can scarcely i5rbcar to mention Mir.
VIII Cuff work on the slide trombone
and MIR. W &. Vests cornet parts.
Miss Myrtle Blrcume's recitation was
"a Ter happiesi mood, and elected an
ems s. for which she recited the For
seigncr', Opnionon Bartholdi's Statue"
which was greeted with an uproariou,
burst of applause. Miss Wilson rem
dered ia Augcus" in manner to
show the richues. and range Of her re-
markable voice but refused to respond
with the encore which the audience
desired Taken all together. the con-
cert was very successful and Melted
the boys about $1,000. We hope it
may soon be repeated.
Some twenty friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. W Scott dropped in on them
last Monday night to remind Mrs. 5.
that it was her S0th birthday, They
brought baskets filed with good things
and soon spread the table. After the
appetites Of all were satisfied the self
invited guests proceeded to make merry
Nor the rest Of the evening. Before
leaving they presented Mrs. Scott with
several pretty presents
j. NJ. Ford of Alma was in the city
Tuesday,
NJ. l.. Perrgo, of St. Johns, spent
Sunday with his parents in this city.
W. P. Richards is proud OF the fact
that his work is of such grade that it
attracts attention when placed and
draws him customers. Geo. W. Het-
field Of Wheeler township walked Into
Mr.. Richards shop on North Mill st.
few DAYS ago and said that some
work of Mr.. Richards had so attracted
his attention that he made up his mind
to buy a monument of the maker.
Mr.. Richards now has on exhibition a
factory made monument and one OF his
Swn copied from the other, with inn
proyemeut upon the original. Mr..
Richards own work IS much finer than
the factory work although the latter
comes from one of the biggest firms in
Vermont
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-24

Crisis Threatened Ii samoan Trouble
Auckland. y H.. Fec. 1t -Advices
received here by ,he Alameda from Sa.
moa. under dale of Feb. 5. are that on
the arrival at Apia Of the United States
cruiser Philadelphia. Malitol lanuS viii
be taken ashore from H. NJ 5 Porpoisc
by the American and British Coneuls,
who viii! declare him King, and if
Mataafa refuses to retire in favor OF
Malictoa he will be arrested by the Con-
sus. who will be backed by force
from the two war ships. The arrival
OF The Philadelphia was hourly ex-
pccted.
Anarchy prevails at Apia. There is
much looting of property by the ma
lives Mataafa, the provisional ruler,
is levying taxes aud making himself
obnoxious in other ways. British sub
jects and servants Of British residents
are interfe.red with and annoyed
The decision of the Triple Council in
the matter of the kingly succession is
anXiouslJ awaited. Annexation is
looked upon a the only possible solu-
ton Of the difficulties Il is said that
even Mataafas followers would prefer
English to German control
The British cruiser Porpoise returned
to Apia on Feb. from cruise of the
Samoan group and reported having
found affairs quiet on the other islands
of the group. The people Of Tutula
are unanimously in favor Of Mallietoa
Tanus. In Savail each claimant to
the throne is strongly supported
The German Consul. Mr.. Rose. HIS
notified Chief Justice Chambers that his
Government has not upheld his protest
regarding that officer The news was
received with great satisfaction.
Chief Justice Chambers reopened his
court to hear the charges of contempt
against DR.. Joannes Raflel and Herr
Fries, chief Of police, before releasing
Herr Gnevesmuhl. Dr. Ranel failed
to appear.
Mr.. Rose. the German Consul de-
clared that the matter came within the
jurisdiction of his consulate.
Chief Justice Chambers considered
DR.. Ratfel guilty of contempt and cited
him TO appear at the next term of
court when judgement Will be pro-
nouuced. He said that force would
not be used to compel DR.. Raflel TO APP
pear and that the German Consul
Could keep him in the consulate if I've
choose to do 50. Chief of Police Fries
was fined 800. Herr Grievesmuhl has
paid the fine of $1,000 imposed upon
him by the court.
The PorpUse having been boycotted
by order Of DR.. Raflrl. and Mataafa's
sentries having prevented natives from
going off to the cruiser in canoes, an
apology was demanded by the British
Consul, +. q. Is. Maxse, for the atti-
tude assumed toward the British and
also for an insult offered to Chief Just
ice Chambers.
Mataafa and his chiefs complied and
DIR. Raffel also apologized in their be-
half
1t is understood that everything was
in readiness on board the Porpoise an
attack on Mataafa If an apology had
not been forthcoming.
DIR. Raffel being engaged IN organic.
IT nents for Mataafa, formal not
loc served upon him against ex-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-24
PLOT TO KILL JAPAN's EMPEROR.

Would-Be Assassian Said TO Have
Started From China-1O6 Per
sons Drowned.
Port Townsend. Wash, Feb. IA
The steamer Olympia brings news that
report reached official circles at
PekIng that an assassin was despatched
to Japan to take the life of the En-
peror.
Great excitement was caused by the
rumor and a thorough investigation
has been ordered.
BY the breaking of ice on river
leading to Tientsin two .uudred people
were thrown into the water and one
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-24

Paris. Feb. l7.-Nidnight. Shorty
before midnight it was announced that
Nj Melinc had definitely accepted can
didature Tor tue presidency.
kilograms from Turin, where tie
Due d'Orieans is staying, and from
Brussels. the headquarters of Prince
Victor Napoleon, report considerable
activity on the part of the adheren,s of
the pre,endelS. rhis, however, is not
likely to develop anyth NJ beyond
mqnife,tos and altogether the indica.
tions are ageins' any 9bpormal devil
opments Ia the situations
The Due d'Ocltans addressing the
royali,ts nj Turin today delivered a
violent speech. expressing his hope to
be able to re establish the monarchy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-24
FILIPINO MOVES STOPPED.
TRENCHES WERE BOMBARDED AND
THE INSURGENTS DRIVEN FAR
THEIR INLAND

Heat ! Affecting L. ;. Troops. ard in
Some Cases 1t II Impossible TO OBJ
tam Reltef
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-24

Republican state Convention. jackson,
Mich.
The Ann Arbor raj road will sell ex-
cursion tickets to Jackson at one fare
for the round trip. February 2Sth and
March LIST. return limit March 2nd.
Democratic State Conv ention, Kalama-
700, Mich.
The Ann Arbor railroad will sell exc
cursion tickets TO Kalamazoo % one
fare for the round trip, March 9TH ard
Sth. return limit March 9th.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-24

All forms of scrofuia. sores, boi!s,
pmpleS and eruptions. are quickly and
permanently cured by Hoods Sarsapar-
lila.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-24

Dphtheria relieved IL twenty min
utes Almost miraculous. DR..
Thomas Eclectric Oil. At any drug
store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-24

Guau lupe has been Abandoned by the
Americans While the NeighoOring
Country ialHeld BY the Fibpinos.
Despite tae Gunboats A.
tempts 70 Dislodge Them
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11

Miss Belle Ostrander carried her
money in her hat. The two robbers
who held her up in lonely corner
of the stockyards searched her pockets
and turned down the tops of her
shoes, but found only some small
change. But pinned in the top of her
hat on the inside was $16 in bills.
Miss Ostrander, stenographer en-
ployed in one of the stockyards' big
packing houses, was walking along
Exchange avenue when two men
sprang out of the shadows near the
sheep pavilion and grabbed her by the
arms.
'Let me go, I sayl"
mot till we get what money you
have"
IT have no money, and unless you
release me I'll scream" said the vic
tim.
Eut the robbers did not believe hel
and while one held her hands the Other
searched her. As the second man be-
gan to go through her pockets Miss
Ostrander screamed, whereupon thu
other robber promptly clapped hi
hand over her mouth, preventing
further outcry. When the men hat
taken what money they could fine
they released her, ran back into thu
sheep alley and disappeared. -Chicag'
Reco- d.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11
HIS Weight In Gold.

The ancient annual ceremony OF
sEalabbaram, or weighing the
Maharajah of Travancore against an
equivalent weight Of gold, has come
round again. 1t appears to have
been conducted this year with great
pomp and ceremony, for the present
Maharajah is a Hindu of the ortho-
dox type, who aspires to keep UP the
traditions of his house. Some months
before the ceremony the Government
purchased through its commercial
agent at Alleppey about two thou
sands weight of pure gold, the great
err part of which was converted into
coins for this purpose. After pre-
senting an elephant and offerings TO
the shrine, the Maharajah entered
the building prepared for the occa-
sion, and having completed the pre-
liminary ceremonies, mounted one OF
the scales. The sword and shield
were laid in his lap; in the other side
Of the scale gold coins, struck for the
occasion, were placed by the first and
second princes, till it touched tho
ground and the Maharajah rose IN
the air, the priest meanwhile chant
ing Wedic hymns. Volleys were
fred, the band played, and the troops
presented arms. The Maharajah
worshiped at the shrine, and then
went to the palace. subsequently
the Dewan and other officials distrib-
uted the coins from. the fort gates tc
| ffteen thousand Brahmins.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11
NOCTURNAL FLIGHT OF BIRDS.

r., The Emp1oyment Of tho Telescope
they May be Seen and Counted.
new use for the telescope has
been discovered in new held Of
cientific observation, that OF noctur-
nal bird Il ght.
A six-ineh glass at the Washburn
observa .ory, overlooking the largest
nike near Madison, Wis. was the in
at, nmsut used. 1t was turned upon
the neon, and the birds we're counted
"a thew CT ossed it's surface. Observe
lions wee made on three successive
II ghts in September. each being
livided into fifteen minute periods,
and the record of each being kept dis
tinct.
The total number Of birds counted
in the three nights was 5S3; OF these,
,58 we're seen in one night. The
number varisd very much for different
hours; he highest, three a minute
was reached at lo. 80, and it diminish
ed to about one minute at midnight.
From that hour the number still de-
cliaed, though varying at intervals:
The prevailing direction up to 10
o'clock was almost due south. between
IL and 2 in the morning, while two.
thirds of the whole number was still
NO ing southwark, others were flying
toward the eight chief points OF the
| compass. :,
Toward daylight the numerous calls
heard indicated that focks had been
scattered during the hours when
fewer were seen.
| Taxing into account the small size
| of the moons surface, compared to
the length of its path from east to
west, within range of vision, it Is
reckoned that about 5000 birds per
hour passed during the period OF OBJ
servation. When we compare this
path with the entire breadth OF
I.countrv over which the birds migrate.
we arrive at astonishing figures, which
should 60 into bird census.
1t was somewhat difficult to identi-
| fy the birds, for they move across the
| fed in from ne-tenth to oue-half
second. Swift blackbirds and meadow
larks were distinguished in grea'
numbers, but sparrows, yellow ham
mers and ducks were also seen.
1t is interesting to query how thu
birds are guided. 1t is suggested that
it may lie by the stars, or by the CON
tour of the country, lakes, forests. etc
1t is certain that they lose their wa.
on cloudy and foggy nights, and no
infreauently strange bird is seen fly
ing with a foe: of totally diferen
species.
This field of night study, 80 full o
novelty and interest, need not be con
fined to the owners of telescopes, TO
. good field-glasses will show all blu
the smallest of birds.-O. G. LIB.
in The AUX.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11
EAST CARROLL PARISH La SATURDAY NOVEMBER rs 1892

she added, taking up another picture IN
some haste, as side view OF The Cedars,
Colonel Barton's home. Brian and l
were speaking OF BERTHE when you came
In. He has finished his book and the
publishers predict great success Tor 1t:
yes. / read it in the manuscript some
time AGO. thought it excellent BERTHE
is full Of pluck and deserves success:
By the way, met him to-day. He was
In cheerful spirits. He tells me he has
n charming wife. You know her, OF
course, Mrs. Leigh.
almost like q sister, / may say.
hear from her quite frequently. She
writes very delightful letters. She is
constantly expressing the fear that l
shall become so infatuated with New
York and Its pleasures that shall for
get what she calls their rural delights.
/ try to convince her that there Is no
"No. 1 fear you are too firm in your
opinions ever to be converted; no matter
how earnestly we may try"
As he spoke, Wilson left the table and
drew q chair close beside her, and Brian
busted himself in gathering up the
scattered pictures.
Il acknowledge that like your city
The least bit better than l did," ad-
mitted Margaret, but further than that
can not 90. / forgot to tell you that
I saw your little cripple to-day.
should think she was very Ill.
Her life is a matter OF but few
weeks at most" was his answer.
thank you for your interest in her"
please don't thank me. I'm won
derfully self.satisfied, and I may begin
TO think I've done something meritori-
GUS. Brian, do come from behind my
chair. You make me think Of Satan
Get in front of me, please.
aThanko for your compliment. You
candor Is really refreshing. l want t.
hear about the new unfortunate.
guessed from your face at dinner thai
you had been on some errand Of mercy.
Il am sorry my face can not keep {
secret better. Don't persuade DR.. Will
son that am an indefatigable st. Eliz
abeth, ever bent on charitable missions
When I am merely a young woman witt
wants-who doesn't quite know wha
she wants.
doesn't she? / think she succeed
very we'll in getting 1t. If you will
play st. Elizabeth, suppose no word
Of mine will have any effect. l cal
only mildly hope that you will not quit
kill yourself. But seriously, do no
like to think Of you going around In al
sorts OF neighborhoods and meeting al
kinds of characters. OF course, wher
ever Wilson recommends, is all right
Don't go entirely on your own judg
ment, though. / shudder at tn
thought.
ITO BE CONTINUED
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11
Her Little Hint.

They we're sitting in chairs at re-
spectful distance apart, in q certain
front room. Said the young man,
having spent FIVE minutes in search of
subject: 'tHow do You get along
with your cooking?"
"Nicely," replied she. I'm i'm
proving wonderfully. I can make
splendid cakes now"
"Caa you?" said the young man, in
a pleased manner. "What kind do
you like best:"
II like one made with -four and
sugar, and eitron, and rsisins, and cur
rants, and lots of these things, and
beautiful frosting on top. with dear
little Cupid all in white sugar, and
orange blossoms, and
"Now that's a wedding cake" ex-
claimed The Young man, Lervously.
81 mean wedding!' she said. shyly.
Their be ne we're quickly published.