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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04

@. F. Brown was in Detroit Monday
on business.
Mrs. j F Sartor, Sr, returned from
Detroit Monday
Mrs. w G. Clark of Sumner spent
the holidays IN Alma with. her mother,
Mrs. G. O. Johnson
J. j. Booth of Sumner went to Ian.
sing the first of the week TO attend the
opening of the Legislature.
O. w Rogers delivery team created
a little excitement last Wednesday morn
ing by taking run by themselves No
damage was done.
The Alabama Warblers at the opera
house next Monday. Get your seats re-
served without extra charge at Sharrar
q Mulhollands
Mr. and Mrs. S. w Tinker returned
the first of the week from Saginaw
where they had been spending the holt
days with relatives.
The ladies of st. Johns church an.
nounce "rummage sale" for Friday
and Saturday. Jan. 4 and -, in the
store recently vacated by Smith q
Glass
Mr. and Mrs. L. DeYoung of Elk
Rapids have been spending the holidays
in Alma with relatives Mr.. DeYoung
returned home Monday but Mrs. De.
Young will remain for short time
The last "rummage sale" to be cou.
Quoted by the ladies of the Presbyterian
church for this year Will be held in the
room occupied by them in the opera
house block this Saturday afternoon.
The Union Telephone Co has moved
its offices into the suite Of rooms in the
opera house block formerly occupied by
DIR. VIM. Kelly. From the way the
offices have been fitted up it is clearly
evident that the company is prospecting
Figures have been completed by the
state tax commissioners showing just
how much each county has been bene-
fitted by the work of the commission.
Branch is the only county where the tax
rate for 1900 shows an increase over the
previous year. Gratiot's tax on 81 ,00u
was decreased from s22.63 in 1899 to
SO % in 1900.
The first of the week the members OF
the Alma Fire Department received a
box of cigars from Fred Delavan who
went from here TO Tumwater, Wash.
last year. Along with the cigars came
the announcement that the donor was
married at the home of the brides par
ents in Tumwater on Christmas Il
Miss Freda Keillor. The bride is a wei
known young lady of that place ant
formerly resided in Benzonia, this state
Fred has large number of friends in
Alma who join with the RECORD in ex
tending congratulations.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04
ZONE OIcIsITY.
Write it 1901

Write it 1901
OF course you swore off.
+ L. Irish went 10 Lansing Tuesday.
WANTED. A boy to feed cylinder and
job press.
Mrs II. J. Vermeulen was in Saginaw
Thursday.
Mrs. NJ. c. Bright of Lansing is visit
ing her son, J. Q. Bright,
Buy your wood and coal of c. II Mar
quette and he will make it warm for
you.
Mrs. f. E. Osborn of Marshall is visit
ing her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Moore.
DR.. and Mrs. J II. Lancashire enter
tanned a select company of friends last
Tuesday night.
DR.. and Mrs Z. A. BaRley entertained
a small company of friends at their
home last Tuesday night.
Attend the "rummage sale in the
store formerly occupied by Smith &
Glass. if you want extraordinary bar
gains in every line Of goods.
Miss Harriet Lancashire returned to
her studies in Detroit Wednesday. She
was accompanied to Detroit by her
father, DIR J II. Lancashire.
Miss Florence Plum. who has been
spending the holidays in Alma with her
mother. expects to return to her school
in Cleveland. O., on Monday.
The pleasure of the after dinner
smoke may be increased by buying
your cigars at @. b. Iugersol's cigar
store. They are in keeping with the
other goods found there.
Ex.County Treasurer otto died at his
home in Ithaca last Monday of pneu-
monia Mr.. Otto had been identified
with county affairs for number of
years and had large circle of friends.
T. A. Ely, +. w. Blair. DIR. r. L.
Hunt and r. S. Miller attended the
meeting Of the State League of Repub-
.rlican clubs in Lansing this week as dele
gates from the Lincoln Republican Club
of this place and at the same time at
tended the inaugural services of the new
state administration.
The Alma Dramatic Club is soon tC
present the drama, Under the Gas
light" The characters consist Of the
best talent of Almas young people and
the play is one of moral demonstrations
as well as being enlivened with exciting
and amusing climaxes. This isthe frs
production of this club and deserving o.
a liberal patronage as the proceeds q
for the benefit of the Alma Band. Watcl
for the date.
The sun., 1901-04-09
BAYARD LEGION.
Gave Reopening for Members
Last Night.
Extensive Improvements Recently
Made to the Clubhouse at a
Cost of Nearly $40O,

The BGyard Legion gave grand re-
opening last night to its members i'll
honor OF the recent improvements made
TO its club rooms at 30. 611 Shipley
street, Notices had been sent to each
member of the organization and every
effort was made 10 get them all to at
tend the opening for the purpose of re-
viewing the extensive Improvements.
Between $500 and S400% was expended
in fixing the rooms up and the result
was satisfactory to all the members.
The improvements consist of new car
pets and mating on most of the rooms,
and hall, and new furniture in number
If the rooms. The billiard room was re-
paperod and painted, the meeting room
was painted and new cloth put OH
he floor and some improvements and
alterations were also made to the re-
eption room. The Clubhouse now is
me of the most neatly furnished in the
ity and the members are proud of it.
During the evening refreshments Were
served and music furnished by members
# the organization. The committee in
'harge OF the reception was as follows:
II. G. Bednexe. chairman: M. II. Cooney.
Henry Long =. Lynch, Jr. and William
II. Todd.
The officers of the Bayard Legion are
is follows: President, William =. Nor
ION; vice-president. William III. More
and; secretary, Harry G. Bednexe;
financial secretary. Walter A. Nc
tlyill,-.,ul trnasnrar II NJ 'rasl,s,...-a-l.iAss
'lub has 225 members.
The sun., 1901-04-09
RUMORS OF GENERAL RAID.
Gamblers Get Frightened and a New
Club Closes.

The policy arrests made by the police
recently have caused IL rumor to be
spread that general raid on gamblers
is to be made. AS Il result the gam
iilare- ,iaii IA h.. J,
(celveu a severe scare.
1t is alleged that four weeks ago last
Thursday a club said to .be backed by
a mar from another city, rented Il COM
nodious dwelling Oh West Eleventh
street within i; stones throw of the
Court House, and begun business among
it's members. who included residents of
this city and Philadelphia. The organi-
zation was equipped with what was
said to be a complete faro, roulette and
poker layout, including il preponderance
If chips and other paraphernala.
The club, it is said is incorporated
under the laws of Delaware, and many
IF the members were under the inn
preston that the club was authorized
| by law to do the things it was doing.
The club admitted none but MEM
| ',ers, it is understood, but it was the
easiest thing imaginable to become Il
member To be ii member one must he
il stakeholder. but it was only necessary
| to hold one share of stock. at Il cost of
! 81. 1t is said to have fourished for
| hrce weeks. Suddenly. about il week
ago, all became quiet about the place
md, so far as is known, the club has
not been doing business for Il week.
What happened to cause the club to
| hut up is not known hut it is reported
.hat threat was made by somebody
who had inside knowledge of the facts
10 notify the State judiciary. with the
| hope of having the attention of the
| grand jury called to the matter.
The sun., 1901-04-09
0 HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS
oard Of Education Visiting Commit
tee SO Decides.

Ry decision of the visiting commit
of the High School, the boys are
pidden to organize baseball team
III football team, and students and
Iduates of the school are much eXer-
kd as II result. The reason for the
ision is said to be the fact that two
Is, who were much interested i'll
lctics, failed to pass in their eXanin-
Pns to enter the senior class. In OPP
ition TO this contention, it is declared
I one of the boys involved did better
his scholarship while connected with
football team than at any other time
that the standing of the other boys
) not necessarily affected by his at
ton to sports.
Despite the order prohibiting baseball
football, pupils of the school say
y will have both, which of course vii
he under the school name; and oil
point the claim is made that i
Id be far better to have athletics
er the supervision of the school Off
than to allow the boys to expent
energies on teams where less re
int and discipline were practiced.
PC school committee has, however
pied permission to the boys to hav
am IN the relay races to be held ol
kiln Field, Philadelphia, under tn
'lccs of the University of Pennsyl
a. ON Saturday, April 9th. Edwar
man has been selected as manage
~ team. and the trial for places
kr place today.
The sun., 1901-04-09
FREDERICK KIENLE DEAD.
1lty Butchers Will Attend the
Funeral.

Frederick Kienle died at his home. No.
13 West Fourth street yesterday morn
A" of cardioc rheumatism. He was
ropretor of stalls Nos. 81 and SO city
narkct He was born in 1858 and was
he son Of Henry Kienle. a butcher
He engaged in the business i'm the
ity market in 1876, when he took charge
# the stalls occupied by James Sutton.
Fifteen years ago this month he married
Miss Catharine McCloskey. daughter
# the late James McCloskey. The re-
nit Of the union is seven children, rang
ng is ages from IA years to is months.
Seven years ago he joined st. Peters
"ro-Cathedral. He was Il member OF
he knights of Columbus; Conclave No,
y. Improved Order of Heptasophs.
is expected that the funeral will
axe place on Friday morning. High
mass will he celebrated over the remains
u ST. Peters Pro-Cathedral and inter
nent made in the new Cathedral ccmc-
cry. Arrangements have been made
or the butchers of this city to attend
he funeral.
The sun., 1901-04-09
MORE TALK OF RAILWAYS.
Representatives of a Syndicate Look.
ing About for Franchises.

Representatives of the syndicate that
intend to build network Of trolley
lines i'll the suburbs to the wrst and
south of Philadelphia secured another
charter on Saturday last This is Jol
the Fhladelphi.;, Media AM Wilmington
"aiway. 1t is proposed TO start this
line from the west end OF the bridge
Philadelphia city tine above the falls
of Schuylkill. The road will extend
west on the city line road, through
Bala to Overbrook, Haverford Mills,
Marble Postoffice, Media and Lenni.
From the latter place it is intended to
make an almost straight line to this
city.
This makes the seventh charter that
has been secured by the syndicate within
Il few days. George q. Horwitz is the
attorney representing the syndicate.
As yet no application has been made
to the Street and Sewer Department for
the entrance of such Il line into Will
mngton and no charter has been Sc
cured in this State, but it is said a
charter will be obtained in Il few days
and application made to the city au-
thorities for permission to build line
through the city.
An impression prevails that the pro-
posed line is To be built in connection
with tho system from New York to
Washington and it has been intimated
that A. l.. johnson and his brothW.
Tom. johnson, who are after extensive
trolley privileges in Philadelphia, are
interested in the project.
The sun., 1901-04-09
UNJUST TO
THIS CITY
DR.. Shortlidge Attacks Act Passed
by Last Legislature.
DIVISION OF SCHOOL FUNDS
This City Will Receive From the
State Only $25, $50 Whereas,
it Ought to Receive
$5O,160
DIVISION OF SCHOOL FUNDS

An attempt is to be made by the
Board OF Education of this city to Sc
cure more money from the State. The
members believe that this city is not
securing its share of the State funds
for school purposes.
President Shortlidge brought the mat
ter to head last night at the meeting
Of the board. He stated that the funds
are divided OH the basis of teachers
with school rooms and no district is to
receive more revenue than for 110 teach
ers. This lie held was unjust to Will
n'ngton which has 264 teachers.
He said that rural New Castle with
l53 teachers and 800 scholars will re-
ceive $S5955; Kent county, III teachers,
800 pupils. $40,1S5; Sussex county, 21S
teachers. 10000 pupils, $5O,O55; Will
mington. 264 teachers, 1000 pupils
$25,S5S.
Wilmington ought to. by rights, re.
ceive $5O.160. if the number of teachers
| is taken into consideration, but accord.
ing to the lazy passed by the last Legis-
iature. it will only receive S25,S50, which
is $4,000 in excess of last year.
| DR. Shortlilge held that under the new
constitution, Wilmington was entitled
to her just share.
We should show Kent and SUSSEX
counties" he said that we must have oul
rights
| Mr.. Fraiir moved that the matter be
referred to the legislative committee OF
the board with power to act.
The committee will endeavor to have
the act passed by the last Legislature
declared unconstitutional
The sun., 1901-04-09
. SPANISH
WAR CLAIMS
Commission to Adjudioate Them
Meets in Washington.
SIX MONTHS FOR CLAIMS
American Citizens Who Seek Com
pensation Will Have to File
Their Petitions Before Mid
night of 0ctober8.
SIX MONTHS FOR CLAIMS

Washington, April S.-The commits
sion appointed by the president under
the act of congress approved March 2,
1 1901, to carry into effect the stipula-
tions of article of the treaty between
the United States and Spain at the con-
clusion of the late war; met at the de-
partment of justice building. All Of
the members Of the commission were
present as follows:
William II. Chandler, president; Ga
rit ]. Diekema. James Perry Wood,
William A. Maury, William L. Cham
bers; also William Il. Fuller, assistant
attorney general; William e. Spear
clerk, and several attorneys who repre-
sent claims which they will present as
soon as the commission announces its
readiness to hear them.
President Chandler announced that
the commission would be glad to hear
anything the attorneys present might
have to suggest as to matters pertain
ing TO the work in hand.
II was stated that the first rule which
would govern the commission and the
utNOlINNs VI NOulb Dt ptt-
pared mt once and that others would
soon follow. 1t also was stated that
a the data now on file in the state depart
kmen would not be called for all at
<once, but papers relating to particular
&cases would be forthcoming when need
I'D.
The meeting then adjourned, and the
rnInpticciou wont info aya.1tiva coseion
For the purpose of general discussion
of the business which will come before
3it. AT the conclusion of this session
the commission announced that rule
4 had been decided upon.
Text of the Rule.
1t is as follows:
"All claims of citizens of the United
States agreed to adjudicate and settle
Dby article Z must be filed within six
-lmonths from the date Of said first
meeting of the commission--that Is to
Say, before 12 o'clock midnight on the
l Eighth day of October, holland every
lplaim not filed within such time will
kbe forever barred, but the commission
Qnay receive claims presented within
lsx months after the termination Of
N said period if the claimants shall
establish to the satisfaction of the
lcommission reasons for not presenting
the same earlier.
4 Every claim prosecuted before said
Vcommission shall be presented by petit
tion, setting forth concisely and with,
out unnecessary repetition the facts
upon which such claim is based, to-
Igether with an itemized schedule set
Ning forth all damages claimed. Said
Netition shall also state the full name
VI lie residence and the citizenship of the
claimant and the amount of damages
kought to be recovered and shall pray
Judgment upon the facts and the law
Al shall be signed by the claimant OF
bis attorney or legal representative
bnd be verified by the affidavit of the
Hlaimant, his agent, attorney or lega
Representative. 1t shall be filed Will
he clerk of the commission. and the
Prosecution of the claim shall bt
eemed to have been commenced al
pc date of such filing"
The sun., 1901-04-09
SCARE OVER
MAD DOG
Black Terrier Tries to Jump Into
Windows.
CAPTURED BY DOG CATCHER
Complaint Made That Two Unregis
tered Dogs Were Being Kept
at No. 419 East Third
Found to be Untrue.
CAPTURED BY DOG CATCHER

The residents Of Seventh street near
Ionroe were treated to Il mad dog
care yesterday morning. The animal
which caused the trouble was Il black
errier.
vas received at the police station that
here was mad dog in the yard of the
iouse No. 7l9 West Seventh street. Dog
'atcher George Kopp was quickly noti-
led and proceeded to the place.
No. ll9 West Seventh street is occrl-
lied by Robert III. Hanna and family.
Mrs. Hanna and the rest of the house
iold were afraid to 20 into the yard on
ccount of the dog.
The ahimal ran about the yard ut ii
nrious rate and at times endeavored
. jump in the windows.
1t was feared he might brake the
;lass, get into the house and bite some
ne.
The dog froathed from the mouth and
mapped at objects.
When Dog Catcher Kopp reached the
loiise he found the dog standing Will.
us head stuck in corner of the fence.
MIR. Kopp started at once for the
limal and after some effort captured
lin and placed him in the cage on his
wagon.
The dog was taken to the pound and
;illed. a number of unredeeemed dogs
will be killed at the pound today.
Chief Massey yesterday received Il
ostal card containing communication
igned by tax payer. 1t was a com
,aint that two unregistered were kept
41S East Third street.
The chief turned the postal over to
'hg Catcher Konp. Mr.. Kopp ascer-
aimed that No. 419 East Third street
the residence Of J. G. Gordy. special
fcer at the p, w. 4 b. French street
tation. He found that the officer had
wo dogs but that they We're registered.
The dogs are fox terriers aud be-
onged to the late G. w. Taylor. who
zilS l, chief ilaaFE a9Esst to nwsfRep ssRpAgivpn given to Mr.
'crdy after Mr.. Taylor's death.
Numerous anonymous Communications
re received by the police and the d ,g
atcher concerning unregistered dogs.
u some cases it is found that the dogs
70 not registered and the parties own
ng the dogs are at once requested to
egister them.
The sun., 1901-04-09
BACHELORS DANCE.
Tenth Grand Reception in Turn Hall
Last Night.

In Turn Hall last night the Young
Bacholars of Shields Library Associa-
lion gave their tenth grand annual re-
ception. The bachelors ball is always
one of the hest of the season and last
night was 10 exception. An excellent
dancing program had been arranged for
the occasion.
Those in charge We're as follows:
Chairman, John A. O'Donnell; i seci etary,
L. T.. McConnell; treasurer, Joseph +.
Combs; master of ceremonies, James j.
CLANCY; floor manager b. L. Steffen-
burg: assistants, Il. \. Carney, John
Schade and +. j. McCafferty. The
Shields Library Association will give Il
social at their club rooms every Satur-
day evening for several weeks.
The sun., 1901-04-09

TO-; No. "a, IS; No. %, o; No. 26, 6; No. 27,
o. No. 2S, 8; total, 139.
Mr., Weeks was appointed janitor of
School No. 10.
Mr.. Fraim reported that the wall in
the cloak room Mt School No. n had
been scratched, an indecent inscription
being put on it. 1t was decided TO have
the wall fixed.
The salary Of the janitor of School
No. 2S was reduced from 1890 to $500.
The Alumni and Alumnae Societies
were granted the use of the assembly
room of the High School for an enter
tainment to be given on April %. The
board accepted an invitation to at
tend. The invitation was signed by
Charles Il. Palmer, president of the
Alumni Society.
Bids for the glazing for the schools
were received from Fred. G. Mammele,
J. NJ. Bryan and James Bradford Co.
On lights 10x12 inches, AIammele bid
l2 cents: Bryan. Is cents and james
Bradford, Is cents. The bids were re-
fcrrcd to the repair committee.
The sun., 1901-04-09
Query About MIR. Lewis Answered.

The inquiry which has been made by
various voters OF the northern district
Of the city was answered for Thomas
:. Lewis by the Evening Journal last
evening. Mr.. Lewis is IL candidate for
assessor and collector for the Northern
district. The query that was asked
was: rs Mr.. Lewis favorable TO the
paper in which he is II stakeholder
That organ last night said
the people are we'll pleased with the
manner in which he has administered
the affairs of the office. In his canvass
for denomination and reelection he is
meeting with much encouragement, and
his candidacy is received With general
favor"
The sun., 1901-04-09
Miss onarx Societies Meeting.

The Woman's Home and Foreign
Missionary Societies of the New Castle
Presbyterian Church will hold their an
nual meeting ut Pocomoke City, We'd
nesday and Thursday of this week.
The exercises ON Wednesday will in
Jude an address by Mrs. Catharine
Bennett, and the evening address will be
by the Rev. J. b. Turner of Dover. An
address by Miss Johnson will be fea-
ture of the exercises on Thursday, and
Miss Harlan and Miss McLear of Will
mington will conduct young peoples
meeting in the evening.
The sun., 1901-04-09
SCHOOL BOARD FINANCES.
Report of Treasurer Bartram for the
Month of March.

To balance fund for current expenses,
S6,57S.OS; appropriation from City Coun-
ii. fund for current expenses, $13,566.01
interest on deposits, Union National
Bank. $12.27; amount received from sale
of old books, School No. 4, $2.13; over
,lraft, fund for new buildings, ETC.,
s2.20O.0S; total, $22, 2,35S57.
Expenditures-By salaries paid teach
rs. $12.9OS.S1: paid officers and janitors,
;1,495.13 amount paid for books and
stationery, $3,616S3; furniture, $3.50
manual training supplies, $500; repairs
S5454; supplies for supervisor, $1.55
treasurer free library. $5S6.30; miscel
aneous, sS07 .06 ovcrdraft, fund for new
,hilling. etc, $1,777.57; balance fund
or current expenses, $94S25; total
;22,35S.57.
The sun., 1901-04-09
GENERAL PARKER RETIRES.
Removing From Eighth Ward Causes
Him to Leave School Board.

General Isaac II. Parker has retired
is Il member of the noard Of Educa-
lion from the Eighth ward, on account
If having removed from the ward.
In such cases formal resignation is
lot necessary. All that is required is
Tor the retiring member to notify the
board that he has changed his resi-
lcncc.
. General Parker made an efficient
school director. His term would not
have expired until 1903 His successor
will be nominated by the othei director
from the Eighth ward, John Il. Schaef-
Ter. General Parker was Il member ot
the finance committee ana DIR. A. Il.
Frantz has been appointed on the com
mittee in his stead by President Snort-
lidge.
The sun., 1901-04-09
ANOTHER POLICY ARREST.
Captain Black Takes in Custody
Frank Jones, Colored.
He Was Located in Bed at No. 213
Orange Street Early This
Morning.

Frank Jones. colored. was arrested
shortly before 9 O'clock this morning by
Captain Black, Sergeant Lyons and
Officers Fox and Conner.
The police have been looking for him
for some time past 1t is alleged that
he is interested in policy playing and is
what is called Il walking book.
He was found in bed at No, 21S
Orange street and taken to the police
station.
The sun., 1901-04-09
P. & r. BELT LINE.
Will be Constructed in the City Of
Reading.

1t has been decided by the Philadel-
phia u Reading Il. X. Co. to have II belt
line in the city of Reading. The belt
road will leave the main line two miles
north of the centre of the city, s,and will
I t,sTow rne city, where connection is to
be made with the Wilmington X North
crn and main line of the Reading.
The connecting track between the
Reading and the Wilmington x North
ern, after leaving the main line, will
pass under the Pennsylvania Schuylkill
Valley tracks. TIE entire line of the
Reading Belt railroad will be double
track from the Wilmington X Northern
junction north.
The cost will he about $1,500.000
The sun., 1901-04-09
NEW SCHEDULE ODAY.
Philadelphia Boats Will Make -Four
Trips a Day.

The boats of the Wilmington Steam
boat Company will start making four
round trips day to Philadelphia to-
day. This will continue until June when
the night boats will go into service and
the popular moonlight trips will be re-
sumed.
Both the company's steamers, the City
Of Chester and Brandywine, have re-
ceived general overhauling and are
now in excellent condition to acommo-
late the spring travel. Travel on the
line was exceedingly heavy Sunday.