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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
Flood In Santiago.

Santiago de Cuba, Sept. 4.-Santiago
is now experiencing the severest
weather known here since 1871, The
lower part of the city is five feet under
water. The firemen and police are as.
sisting the sufferers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
Situation ut GLASGOW.

Glasgow, Scotland, Sept. A bul-
letin issued by the medical officers Of
Glasgow shows that an additional
plague case has been reported The
total is now 13; doubtful cases, 81;
under observation 1913.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
Pension Court of Appeals.

Concerning the proposed pension court
of appeals bill, Commander Shaw said its
passage would bring harmony and settle
veXing questions through its wise pro-
visions for interpreting the pension laws
and ability 10 speedily clear the appeal
cases now burdening tie files Of the de-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
Negro Hanged.

Bellair, Md, Sept. William
O. Black (colored) was hanged here at
7:41 o'clock in the morning. Black
died for a criminal assault committed
on Miss Jessie Bradford, a l5-year-old
girl. who lived near Aberdeen, this
county
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
Address of Commander shaw

At the opening of the business ses-
sion Commander in Chief Shaw 6eliv-
cred his annual message.
He. referred In general terms 10 the COM
radeship OF the organization. the reports Of
national officers. grand army finances, the
pension question, veterans in the public
service. military instruction in schools,
Memorial day. the Womans Relief Corps.
Sons Of Veterans and other topics of gen.
oral interest
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
Annexes the TransynnI.

London, Sept. 4.-Lord Roberts re-
ports that he has issued formal proc
lamation announcing that the Trans
vaal will henceforth form part of her
majesty's Gominions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
boys Drowned.

Menomonie, Wis, Sept. L. George
Michaels, aged II, and Robert Ponk,
aged ten, were drowned in the Me-
nomonie river while bathing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
Pissed AWAY.

Watertown, y. Y, Sept. ANDREW
Cornwall. of Alexandria Bay, who with
bis partner. j. F. Walton, founded the
Thousand Islands as a summer resort,
is dead. aged 81.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
Engineer Killed,

Freeport, H., Sept. Engineer
Ryan was killed and nine passengers
injured in a wreck here on the North
western railroad
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
Promises Protection.

Berlin. Sept lin response 10 an
appeal from the Germans in Harkow,
Emperor William has wired the Ger
man consul there as follows
Tell the German trading community, in
answer 10 their telegram. that protection
for the Yaug-tsc valley Will be provided ou
the arrival of nine warships now on the
way 10 China A."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
Corbett whip. Mccoy.

New York. Aug. 31.-James j. Cor
bett knocked out kid" Mccoy in the
fifth round at Madison Square garden
in New York.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
Call the Army Back.

Washington, Sept. Photographic
instructions were forwarded Gen. Chat
fee Friday afternoon to be in readi-
ness 10 move the American troops in
Picking 10 Tientsin and escort Minis
ter Conger and all other Americans out
Of the Chinese CaDital
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
ON THE DIAMOND.
Tables showing the standing OF the
Clubs of Leading Organiza-
lions ID tn Date.

The standing Of the leading base
ball cube is shown in the following
table. National league:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
strength Of the Allies.

Washington, Sept. 1.-The following
telegram from the japanese foreign
Office was received at the Japanese le-
cation:
"AteIegram from Picking gives thestrersth
of the allied forces which took part in the
relief of Picking as follows japanese. $500
infantry, 2-1 cavalry $50 engineers and So
guns. Russian. $500 infantry, ISL cavalry
and - guns British 1>32 infantry 400 cav
airy and Is guns; American Loo infantry
80 marines. - cavalry and six guns
French. lgD marines and Is guns.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
New Comma N der's Career.

Judge Leo Rassieur was born in Badern,
Alsace. Germany, in lS44. His people came
70 this country In ls49, settling In ST. Louis.
At the breaking out of the civil war Leo
Rassieur. who was II years OF age, enlist
ed as a private In the Thirtieth Missouri
He steadily rose through the ranks and at
the end of the war held a majors brevet.
In addition 10 his service in the union army,
Judge Rassieur has been a member OF the
ST Louis board OF education five years and
attorney for the board ten years; has spent
four years on the bench of the probate
court Of ST. Louis. organized and served
as president OF the Western Riding club,
the principal organization OF its kind In
the Mississippi valley. and has built up
one Of the largest law practices In ST. Louis.
as we'll as becoming one of st. Louis most
prominent citizens He is member OF
Frank L. Blair post. @. a r.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
New Memorial Day Date.

partmeut Of the interior He predicted the
passage by congress OF the bill providing
for military instruction in public schools.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
MEN MILO WORE THE BLUE.
Grand Army of the Republic Meets
in Thirty-Fourth Annual En-
campment in Chicago.
THOUSANDS OF VETERANS IN ATTENDANCE

shaw Delivers His An
nuaI Address-Leo Hnssieur, of 1T.
Louis, Elected chief for Ensuing
Ycnr-Next Encampment I'm Denver
Ladies Select Their Officers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
Withholds Reply.

Washington, Sept. A dispatch
says that England withho,Gs a reply
TO the news from Minister Macdonald
at Picking. Germans, Austrians and
Italians may stay in Peking when
Americans withdraw Russia's policy
is said TO have been shaped SO as to
balk Germany's plans. Ii Hung Chang
has asked the Chinese government TO
appoint four Others 10 aid him in
peace negotiations.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
Chose Their Chief.

Chicago. Aug. 3t.-The Grand Army
of the Republic yesterday elected Off
GERS as follows:
Commander In chief-Leo Rassieur. st.
Louis
Senior vice commsnder-E. c. Millikeu.
Maine
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
Elect Officers.

Mrs. Mary L. Carr, of Colorado, was
unanimously elected president of the
National Woman's Relief corps. Daugh-
tiers of Veterans made Miss Lillian +.
Phillips. of Illinois. president, and the
Ladies Of the Grand Army elected Eta
Foley. Of Indiana, president.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
Trying TO Negotiate.

Picking. Aug %, via Shanghai. sept.
3.-Ching shin, Ma Tung and Chung
Ii, members Of the tsung-li-yamen,
are trying to negotiate with the gem
erals of the allied forces through Sir
Robert Hart, the director of the Chi
nese imperial customs. in order TO
prevent the destruction of the inner
most palace of the forbidden city.
With the same object in view the Rus
slams have occupied the palace.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
Chances DIminishing.

Washington. Sept. 4.-Oficiais think
chances for the continuance OF the
concert of the powers are diminishing.
Continued silence at Picking, which has
not been heard from for ten days.
causes anxiety. The kaiser is SAID 10
have ordered that Chinese city be
bombarCfd for every German killed.
Germany is SAID. TO have rejected the
Russian plan for Withdrawal, Of troops
from Picking
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
Total Membership.
Auxiliary Societies.

The Womans Relief Corps, Ladies
of the Grand Army. Daughters Of Vet
Grams and ex-Prisoners of War held
business sessions, the latter rejecting
James Atwell, OF Pittsburgh, national
commander.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07

Junior vice commander-Frank Seamons,
Tennessee.
Surgeon general-John A. wilkins. Ohio.
Chaplain In chief-A. Grahms. California.
Next Encampment at Denver.
With the selection of officers and the
choice of Denver for the national en-
campment OF 1901. the thirty fourth
national encampment OF the Grand
Army of the Republic practically came
to a close Thursday. The programme
mapped out by the reception commit
tee includes two days more before the
veterans are supposed 10 return 10 their
homes. Nothing in the way of BUSH
ness remains TO be transacted. and the
next two days will be occupied entirely
in affairs of a social character.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-22
Ancient Order United worl.meu.

Great rejoicing prevails IL the \. o. L. ".
over the increase in membership shown b..
the statement OF the supreme recorder. For the
month OF May the adm!sslurs to the oi.eE were
good standing III the whole uI,:er Vas +S6i.
$50 5o - ''''''' o. rs deceased Hie''S more than
Mechanics' Lodge held its regular netting On
last Ihufsday. Ut winch good Attendance was
present, and two candidates We're Initiated -
Doctor /. Her,chenroeier. After the Iuaetln;
closed. refreshments were served.
fho"IiA Lodge hal a god Attendance at its
candidates were initiated. The members 81 this
lodge are working hard To secure new members.
ana hardly eter a meeting night passes without
on" 81 tWo limitations.
Al the mee,ine Il Prospect Lodge last wednes-
sons ri members OF that lodge were instructed
IN the mysteries Of the order by Grand Master
Henry W. Meyer and Doctors Greer and Parker.
president ard secretary. respectively. OF the
Monday night. July g. will be \ O. L. W.
nlSht az the suburban Garden Reserved seat
tickets can be had from recorders OF iodGcs free
st. Louis Lodge. No l. mst 70. the first tInls
IirCthrrs Syhawa,k,r. Ro-e Bruadb,nt and Mil
Ter. After the regular routine Of business was
ial sacted the nisetin; closed. and all adjourned
rein 'shmsnts were awaiting them.
bu,on In,ige on last Thursday evening re-
lily g. at suburban Gar!eg. in body. \ mum
Yer OF members II this lodge are "Snerieuc!ug
Mizpah Lodge. No ~. had good atteniaucs
az ITS meeting on itst Mcnaay evening. at which.
two candidates were initiated and the ~ Of
netrs installed by Past Master Workman Edward
J. walsh Of Phoenix Lodge
Despit, the present condition Of the street-ear
service Magnolia Lodge. No. :. enjoyed a cco,yiv
ing Severa aP ms r. 1S1 hHf5K even T
promised for the next meeting. and as each mem
Der constitutes self appointed committee of on,
10 secure new nl.ulls. II is expected that l-rs
ttinEs will be heard from Magnolia Lodge bv
June j. 1871. in order To win the supreme to!s,
prize for increase IN InemhersSir
Cnncoriia Lodge at It's last meeting decided u,
have It's new officers installed in open meeting on
July 2s BY the Grand Lodge officers ON iy1ts
occasion smoker win te given and general
Eood time had. Brother Nelle!io and others will
furnish entertainment. ard a committee pf f.,o
has been appointed 20 mako all arransemeuts
Wheeler I0dg. had enthusiasts ami I,ier-
esti:g meeting last Tuesday night at which one
candidate initiated by Past Master Jnhn !,
Nevill in his usual able and impressive nance
assisted by Brothers Nale.tine Smith and William
Morrlssey.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-22
PREACHERS MARRIAGE
WAS ANNULlED,
His Wife Claimed She Was Insane
at Time of Wedding.
KEPUBLlC SPECIAL.

HEPU ELlC SPECIAL.
Spartanburg. s. G.. July 2l.-For the first
time in the history Of this State a marriage
has been annuied. The decision was given
in an action brought by the wife of the
Reverend Stephen A. Nettles, Presiding
Elder Of the Methodist Episcopal Confer
cnce, on the ground that when the mar
riage was soiemEized. on June "a. 1899 her
mind was SO impaired by reason of a physi-
cal ailment tina; she was incapable OF I'M
Outstanding OF carrying out the contract.
Size has since been restored to health of
mind and body and does not wish to as
sumo the duties and relationship OF a wife
though her husband has been very kind to
her. The husband. employing able counsel
vigorously resisted the motion to annul the
marriage. He was, before going into the
ministry, six years ago, a vigorous political
editor of "A newspaper. and served In both
House and Senate. ON the death of his
first wife he went into the ministry. There
is no law in this State by which a divorce
can b. secured for any cause. and this
l. the first instance of an aRnuiment OF the
marriage contract. Marriage in South Caro-
lima Is easy matter. The contracting
parties need only to join hands before Wit
nesscs and declare themselves man and
wife. Should a couple married in this
State, secure divorce elsewhere. it would
not be recognized here.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-22

UinSenun3 lodge Nc = is forging IN tina
front. At las last NEE ling 1t conferred tho SEQ
ond degree on Two members and has three prom
csitions under ronsideT ration.
Oak Hill Lodge, No. 3ss, TAD two iaatlc.as at
the last meeting and has two candidates unJ.r
advi-enent. The Entertainment Committee "a ye
an interesting entertainrnt n: and hop last rig M
Ia their friends which Was largely attended and
much enjoyed.
Excelsior Lodge. No. IS will nj its next meet
ing give three members the Third degree I0Ir
candidates are under investigation.
Mechamcs' lndge No. as is having a good
attendance and work every meeting n0tyjtI-
standing the hot weather and Inconvenience o.
Eettil < around. There was one application for
membership and tho lodge gave two brothers the
Second degree and installed the following officers
Tor the ensuing term: g II. MuliSan, " q /:
a J. Morrison. V. C.. and c. A. Befsinger. Sec
retary after which. lodge closed and ire mem
bers retired to the banquet-roon; and paTtook of
a lepast-
Golden .scspter, Lodge, No, So. at the last
meeting Initiated one candidate and has three
pIursositioris under adyis-meHt
summit Lodge. No. III. initiated two cardi-
oates and had three propositions fri. member
81 ~. The following officers were installed for
the ensuing term: r. II. Barnes y C.: :. Glen
Rotary
remplar Lodge No. SIS at It's last meeting
Initiated two candidates and gave the Second
degree to three members and had three prUpisi-
tons for membership.
Widely Lodge. No. q will install officers for
s!le ensuing term and have one
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-22
BABY FROM THE KLONOfKE.
Infantilc GlObc-TrGtter Is Bound
for Germany.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

tsl.l' ttl-tS SIR tlAA.
Seattle. Wash. july 2l.-The biggest.
straEgest ana the daintiest nugget that
ever came out Of the far-famed gold fie!us
OF Alaska arrived in this city ON July Is.
Ii came rs bundle Of freight or the
steamer Cottage C:,y.
The rare treasure is nothing more nor
less than tiny baby, less Indu months
Old, making the extraordinary trip from
Dawson 10 Berlin. Germany. a distance %;
$3.50 miles
Little hiuc-cycd Betty Mite is perhaps
the youngest clobe-'rctter on record. from
Ibis city the baby was started to NV York,
and thence the ocean VIII he traNtTsed on
one Of tic liners 70 the Continent.
pom lis arrival here Il nurse was Sc
cured 10 accompany the precious freight
10 New York. Another whose mission will
he To provide Tor Tin. little charge on the
journey across ihe ocean. viii then be
hired.
Gold Hin. in the Klpndils. Within as first
three months of life If viii nave Travelled
over SEGA miles. record that has never
been approached.
Lying by the little ONES side. among the
few playthincs that was given It at Draw
son, IS Prise tiil Of nuggets from the
upon its departure ny miners.
The little glObe-trotter has history
Ic Its father. William Hutzsch Ger
IuIp nf almost gigantic PROPORTIONS, WAS
kilA,l while working his Gold iiill claim.
iiefwas covere: by cave-in. his claim
was one of the richest on Gold Hill and
his widow sold /; for Sl.l0Oh.
She was Frustrated by the shock Of his
death, hut gave eirth to a little giri several
months after her husbands death. Within
two months she herself was dead. Kind
friends among the rough miners laid her
away by the side Of her husband.
The little girl was taken to the only
hospital in the town and kept alive by
artificial nursing. Later it was decided to
send her TO the home % her grandparents
in Berlin Germany She was shipped in the
care of the wife of one of the captains on
an Upriver boat. From SkaCway the little
baby heiress was sent in care Of the stew
ard.ss Of the Cottage City 20 this city.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-22

Eureka Lodge, No. Lis. had its usual god at
installed its .:Ic-Is for the ensuing tenn j. -
heaiy and e. BANNER acting a. Installing Of
tne regularly appointed deputy
Martha. Washington Lodge. No. az. held an in
teFest-aG meeting On Saturday evening With 4
good attendance. Brother August Ramp. as
sisted b. BIotAvr Aeier EngIe as grand guide
anu sister Hilmrich as grand chaplain, iastslled
the othcers toE Tho ensuing term. after the lodge
Wis closed the visitors AID members We're con-
quoted 70 me eltertaiHgient-ro where an Gle
giant supper had been provided by the ladies' Of
the lodze. Visitors from Goethe. GerInaIla and
ierma-!a Lodge. NJ. "a through Lodge Dep
uty Brother kuehl installed its efaceFs with
Of the oldest LODGES IN the city.
On Monday evening with interesting ceyernor.i=s.
Hictoraa iSdse No StS had d fun ate dancs
az is las: meeting as usual. ana initiated Hour
and Brother Meier Engel as past protector
Eva Lodge. No. I'll. Was visited By the vice
grand Protector and grand secretary on Thursday
e. eilng Inc cfii.ers were Installed by Wee
Grad Protector Sister FGldInan Brother Meier
Ehsei acting as grand guide. sister Na.necke
It Is The Intention Of the grand protector the
coming week 10 announce the time and place FOR
hoid!LG the meeting OF the representatives ap-
pointed by the lodges to arrange for celebrating
every STATE IN the Union viii give tneir aniyet
sary as near as possible on the same date.
in few days with printed matter nom the chef
organizer reiati.g to the. propagation OF the
work IS noticed in every lodge attcsted by the
numerous Applications Tor membership coming in
the Grand Lodge Office
The grand protector. accompanied by Supreme
Deputy James J. Kennedy a d Brother charles
Mar1srt, visited Meranec Lodge No. IT, last
evening. This lodge is located at Fenton, Mo
and although being the baby lodge In this turIs-
dic;ion has made rapid progress since its inst.-
tuition.
North Star Lodge. No. So at its last mec.iaG
Installed It's officers for the ensuing term. The
sisters of the lodge favored the members ami
visitors with abundance Of cream and cake
after the ceremonies were over. Brother pJi.prnr
enjoys the honor Of having been elected forty
fIye ti-res IN the office Of secretary
Anchor Lodge. No. lib CrebTated its four
to- nth anniversary FIlcay evening The grand
protector, supreme Deputy James !. Kennedy
AID host al MEMBERS from sister loi.es were
present. captain McNey in charg. Of the
Whole entertainment, and il vas success from
the start. The grand protector Initiated three
candidates. and ten more We're promised Ly
Brother and Sister Mcley for the next meeting
ST. LoIls Lodge No. 2i57. Installed its .,flcers
at the las. meeting. having a large membership
present. with many visitors. Five applications
were presented and several are pending
Magnolia Lodge. No. 1854, installed officers at
its last meeting. "Wednesday evening Brother
James Woods VAS elected u represent the lodge
at the coming meeting. called BY the grand rrC-
tector, % arrange for the anniversary Of tbs
OTder.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-22

PA Council III meet on next TUESDAY even
ing and transact iinrorta I business. S-.srai
t.n.ili4tes VIII also be iEit!at.i ILe committee.
APPOINTED 10 arrange Tor lawn party wi! ie
eAlecteG 10 make It's ina! report This COM
hilttte has been looking t-T a suitable place in
MElCl 20 give the lawn party.
ity.ie fAik council me- 81 Friday with IFS
usld! large attic dance. several candidates we-s
received aac tirre ChnGiadt"s initiated. Ar
I.hEenIenIs were made for 10Y race be
tween Brothers heey4I and SteIutlss. E. Z. E5lf
Legion OF Honor button. The r1.s VII: take
place next sunday at tha Fair Grounds Ille
track
Doctor r. J. liiii, Il charter ueul:.,r OF Com
inelEial Council ard hate member Of Hyde
IdrK JcuElli. Gici the 18th instant, arG TIE
claim Was paid On last Friday.
brother A. l.. Steinmeyer, representative from
NtOb Nity Council. was u visitor at the supreme
council Offices during the past week
The supreme chancellor Eas called n meeting
OF all the clianceliJgs IL the city at the Offices
OF the Supreme council on Monday between Y
ana o clock. for the purpose u preparing sur
the fan campaign The strike has i:.trrferad
very seriously Win the work ia the legion. and
now II is Ills desire TO make active and viz
uTOGS snoit To- get eW members between the
nrst OF september and tie close Of the year.
The Legion has held its own Well. but II is the
supreme ChdEcril, - desire to show a large ia
crease for the year 1870.
Councils meeting this week are-M0nday s..
Louis, Compton HIii ami Lafayette TUESDAY
Alpha, Irving and Franklin. W.,us-day. II:
Thu sloy. Unity; Friday. Carorjei-t. Hyde Para.
Stella. lFanhoc ard Baeua VISTA saturday, I'm
and iIyDaUarfr
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-22

The grand keeper IF records and seal says that
the net increase az THIS order from las reports IS
pa. and IL Is believed that When other reports
are received the increase viii he at least LOO.
\ new lodge has been petitiorsi Tor at EIviUs.
81. Francois County. ana mas Received the APP
prov al II the grand Chancellor IL 3 expected
that II Will he instituted in the near future.
burlington Lodge NJ. go. vs!il show tire la.G6st
Increase in membership Of any iosc In n. state.
It's last report showed nity-t"u members, and In
the term IL has added forty -eighJ q. the roster
wabash Lodge had good attendance al its
last convention and the rank .f Esquire con-
fcrIed. Notices have been sent cut anuruI..iuc
1.-THE rank Of Knight for the next CDnV'' rirn The
hail is - cool and comfortable that many knights
can be found resting after the heat II the day
ami axe sure Of fraternal welcome.
Red cross Lodge had short but busy business
session Wednesday evening On. upI.Iy.tt5 ga
for membership was received and duly acted Up
On Through the courtesy q Golden I.usy q
Lodge. Red Cross conferred the rank Z kCs-it
Friday evening upon esquire recently proven
tn that rank the latter iJdGe has discontinue j
work until Septemher- The chancellor 'auu.li. -r
has requested all past chaEcello.s. :y letter. TO
put forth their best efforts TO Secure PHtissu
timber hstWeen now ard August =. IN o-ds~ tr3t
applications may he acted upon, II possible, the
first nCetin. in September.