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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-02-01

Fewer Ego Than UsuaI This Year
and the British Farmer 10 said
20 He NJ Fault.

Another British industry is on the
wane. The British hen 10 laying even
fewer eggs than usual at this lean time
OF year. Even the comfort that it is
hen and not man that is behind the
times is denied. The principal reason
given for the shortage is the hidebound
medievalism of the British farmer. The
result is that the average town house
holder can scarcely get dependable
new-laid egg 10 put upon his break
fast table, even at an extortionate
price, says London paper.
The annual consumption of eggs in
London in the course OF year is esti'
mated at 650,000,00C. Great Britain
consumed last year eggs to the value
Of f10,0o0,o00. English farms could
produce all these without the displace
ment of other agricultural products.
But so sadly behind his proper place
is the British farmer that he allowed
the foreigner 10 send in during 1899 no
fewer than 1,94O.O 900 eggs, to the
value OF e 1904, 1922.
The Poultry Organization society de-
fines a new-laid egg as not more than
three days old in warm weather or
five days in winter. Its expert says:
IF the home farmer would only ar.
range for his young hens to commence
laying eggs by November land il can
easily be done by Matching early
there would soon be better supply of
new-laid eggs"
Here is a little illustration showing
the proportion OF foreign ones i'm
ported. The eggs consumed in Great
Britain in year, il loaded into rail
way wagons. would make train 15l
miles long, containing $4,000 trucks. OF
these $50 miles IS would be foreign, so
British and 25 Irish.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-02-01
AN AWFUL FATE.
Negro, Charged with Assault,
burned at the stake by Mobin
IenN enwOrth, Kan.

Leayenworth, Kan. Jan. 16.-Fred
Alexander, the negro who Saturday
evening attempted to assault Miss Eva
Roth. and who was supposed TO have
assaulted and killed Pearl Forbes in
this city in November, last, was Tues
day afternoon taken from the sher-
ifIs guard and burned to the stake
at the scene Of his crimes half e doz-
en- blocks from the center of the city.
Probably 5000 people witnessed the
.ynching. The wretch protested his
innocence 10 the last
Topeka. Kan. Jan 16.-GOv. W. F..
Stanley is very indignant at the result
Of the lynching at Leayenworth. He
says il will result in the death penalty
in Kansas. a il should do Gov. Stan
ley condemns Sheriff Eyerhardy, OF
Leaven worth. in unmeasured terms. He
says the sheriff should be made to
make suitable retribution. IL such a
thing would be possible.
Topeka, Kan. Jan. IA joint reso-
luton was passed by the Kansas legis-
lature Wednesday deploring and con
demning the burning at the stake Of
Fred Alexander by mob at Leayen-
worth TUESDAY The resolution IA
vors a most rigid investigation Of all
the acts and circumstances attending
the lynching and demands that the per-
petrators be punished 10 the full ex-
tent Of the law.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-02-01

and with feverish trembling haste he
began fumbling about in Tom 5 clothes.
He was not long finding the money
which Tom carried in an inside pocket
Of his vest and was rising to his feet
when a door suddenly opened a few
yards away and man came out of the
house.
Without waiting TO see in which d.
rection he was turning, Obed Rider hur-
ried away toward the wharf and was
soon safe in his stateroom with bis i'll
gotten booty. His eyes shone with dew
ilish triumph as he pored over the pa
pers, and the sight of over 500 in cash
wrapped around the railroad ticket to
Seattle filed his measure Of satisfac
tion TO overlooking.
lie had no knowledge Of the amount
left Tom by the old miner and as he
carefully secreted his treasures about
his person, he chuckled:
I'm a made man. He's lost his pile
and the papers, too. I'll take the train
to-day, you fool, in your place. won
der if he will get over the rap or not?
l don't need TO fret, anyway. ! didn':
hit him. and he'll never know who did"
Toms unintentional rescuer came
quickly along until he caught sight Of
the PROSTATE figure, then he stopped
short and slipped his hand behind him,
glancing sharply about on every side
Apparently satisfied that no one was
near, he knelt by the motionles~ form
and struck match.
1t was a CHASTITY picture. Toms face
was so covered with blood that his fea-
lures were not recognizable, his cloth
ing was Gisarranged and covered with
black mud, and as the newcomer looked
a deep groan came from the PROSTATE
mans lips.
With little exclamation OF horror
the stranger rose TO his feet and ran
back to the door he had just left. He
was gone but an instant, returning
with another man. who assisted MIN in
carrying the inanimate form TO the en-
trance. With much trouble they lifted
their heavy burden along a narrow
passage into a scantily furnished room,
where they placed it upon a narrow bed
in one corner.
\ small kerosene lamp stood on a
table, and by its light the first man took
a look al the face. saying:
Get a basin Of water. Ned, quick.
We must see how bad he is hurt"
When the water arrived a moment
later. he washed the blood from Toms
face with a gentle hand, then as the
features became distinct he uttered a
little cry of establishment and dropped
on his knees by the wounded man, ex-
claiming:
by thunder, Ned, know this man.
He was passenger with us! II it ISM
Mr. Scott. I'm a sinnerl Somebody has
knocked him on the head and gons
through him! Bring the light lie
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-02-01
EGYPTIAN PRINCESS FOR SALE
Daughter Of the Phnrnohs Fetches
Up In English Auc-
tion Room.

"Lot 270a." said an English auction.
eer, rs princess, an Egyptian prin.
cess in a mummified condition. There
it is, very perfect mummy"
OF truth it is an irreverent age
dull. vandal, detestably democratic
age, in which a daughter of Rameses
H., together with two X-ray full
plate photographs showing the pres
ervation OF her bones, can be hawked
in a Covent garden sale room for G1O
los, says a London newspaper.
True. She was, as the auctioneer
put il, in mummified condition. But
what OF that! Was it, then. for this
that she slept for 30 centuries amidst
the dust OF the kings OF the earth ?
Was it for this that the cunning en-
balmer, when the world was young.
Tapped her tender limps in spices,
swathed her unsullied body in fine
twined linen? For ( 10 los?
Had il, now. been the dead cav OF
imperial Caesar one would have mind
ed less; in this case Shakespeare
prepared us for some such thing. But
an Egyptian royal princess-one OF
the 10 daughters and sons OF Soteps
en-Ra Ramessu-meri-Amen, "who
knew not Joseph"-to be lying here
on a bench. her sarcophagus burst
open, sniggered at by bargain hunt
ers! Was it revenge!
"a royal mummy for 10 10s-that's
absurd" moaned the auctioneer; its
worth that TO a paint manufacturer. ~
That was the end.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-02-01
SENATORS ELECTED.
Legislatures in Various states CHI e
Representatives for the Upper
House In Congress.

Springfield, H., Jan. 23.-Shelby NJ
senator from Illinois for his fourth
term
St. Paul. Mimi, Jan. 23.-The legisla-
ture has elected Knute Nelson for
United States senator for the six years
beginning March 4, next, and Moses
+. Clapp TO the place formerly filed by
Cushman X. Davis and extending until
March 4. 1905.
Pierre. S. d.. Jan. 23.-Robert j.
Gamble has been elected to the United
States senate, 10 succeed r. +. Petit
grew.
Trenton. y. j.. Jan. 23.-William J.
Sewell has been elected by the legisla-
;ure 10 succeed himself as United States
senator.
Topeka, Kan. Jan. 23.-J. f. Burton
has been elected United States senator
% succeed Hon. Lucien Baker.
Charleston, w. Va. Jan. 23.-Stephen
3. Elkins has been reelected United
states senator.
Little Rock, Ark. Jan. Ex-senator
Berry has been elected 10 succeed him
self.
Raleigh, y. c.. Jan. 23.-F. NJ. Sim
mons has been elected United States
senator TO succeed Marion Butler.
Salt Lake City. Utah. Jan. "a
Thomas Kearns (rep) has been elect
ed United States senator. Ten years
ago he was working for SO a day in
the Ontario mine in Park City. To-
day his wealth is estimated at s3,OOo,-
600
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-02-01


ETThe people are far more concerned in
the president preserving his strength than
in hi, yielding to the opportunities Of the
Smart set" who desire the resumption OF
social functions at The white houes.
tvOne Of the most important questions 10
Washingtonians, toward the close Of each
short session of congress, is whether there
is 10 be an extra session or not. Ii means a
difference Of many thousands Of dollars daily
to the merchants OF this city whether con.
gress is in session or recess.
DThe chances for the passage Of the ship.
ping bill grow brighter daily. The enemie.
Of the bill are exhausting their resources Of
Misrepresentation and utilization, inspired
by the foreign steamship owners. The PEG.
pie are beginning 10 see that the real ques-
tons involved are, whether American ships
at reduced freight rates shall supersede for
eign ships and higher freight rates. in the
carrying OF our imports and exports.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-02-01

An America. Priest Has to Travel
Over One Larger Than All
Ireland.

An American priest who has q
parish larger than the whole OF Ire
land in area il Rev. Father +. Il.
Hayes, and his parish includes part
OF Montana and North Dakota and
stretches for hundreds of miles
through Wyoming. Father Hayes is
a young man OF about 30 years and
was ordained at Cheyenne by Bishop
Lenahan May II, 1899.
During the first year OF his priest
hood Father Hayes Travelled over TO-
900 miles I'm discharge Of his clerical
duties, looking after the spiritual well
fare of his scattered forces, says the
Pittsburgh Catholic. On one occa-
sion he rode 143 miles on train, 35
miles by stage and els miles on
horseback TO baptize a child. On an
other occasion Father Hayes rode 500
miles on horseback through the noun
tain region of Wyoming to attend to
the spiritual needs Of few scattered
Catholic families. Father Hayes is an
athlete Of the type so much sought
after in a crack college team. He
can make 20 or 30 miles at good
pace and frequently walks from his
home at New Castle on Sunday morn
ing IS miles into the mountains
where there is situated small mis-.
sion, saying masses at both places
on the same day. The reason this
particular walk is made is the fact
that the trail is not a passable one
in several places for even the most
rugged and practical mountain climb
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-02-01

Then an arm was raised over Tom s
head and fell with crushing force, send
ing him stunned and screNless to the
muddy pavement, while lis assailant
bent over his form 20 secure the valu-
ables he might have about him.
With a shout of rage the mate rushed
from his place of concealment toward
the stranger, who sprang nimbly to his
feet and sped down the street at amaz-
ing speed. without waiting TO dispute
the field with the newcomer.
To kneel by the PROSTATE form and
tear open his clothing was the work
of AN instant. and when Obed Rider
arose TO his feet he held the belt con-
tanning the precious documents in his
hands.
Slipping it quickly into his pocket he
gave hasty glance about him. All was
still and once more he knelt by Toms
side. painting,
as he dead? | must be sure!"
In one hand he grasped his weapon
and the other he placed over the young
mans heart.
At first he detected no pulsation.
then there was n feeble tlutter and a
moment later Tom groaned family
Hes alive"
The words were Kissed forth in a
murderous manner and as he spoke
Rider raised his weapon.
But the blow did not fall. for even as
he nerved himself for the stroke the
mate had a new thought which arrested
his arm. He must have money ard had
no time to lose. If he robbed Tom Of
both money and papers the victim.
even if he recovered was powcrIess TO
pursue his journey further. Who
would believe his story Of the gold
mine?
All this flashed through his brain in
much less time than il takes to write it,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-02-01
Continued next week.
INDIANS NOT VIOLENT.
Report from Gen, Lee shy. There II
No Excitement and People Are
Not Leaving Their Homes.

Washington, Jan. 29.-The war de-
partment has received the following
telegram from Brig. Gen. Fitzhugh
Lee, commanding the department OF
the Missouri, in regard TO the Indian
troubles:
Omaha Neb Jan 2S-Adjutant Cen
eral, War Department, Washington:
Lieut.. Dixon, commanding troop A, Eighth
cavalry. Henrietta. Ind T.. reports no vio-
lence by Indians and no excitement at
Holdenville and Eufaula; people not leav-
ing their homes; go anywhere without fear.
Chitto Harjo Crazy Snake was arrested
yesterday without difficulty by Deputy
Johnson and now held at Henrietta. Dixon
Instructed 10 give necessary protection TO
prevent destruction OF railways or bridges.
SO far no acts OF violence verified.
LEE. Brigadier General"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-02-01
BANK CLERKS IN ENGLAND.
Many OF Them Are subject to sumptu
ary Laws and other Try
ing Restrictions.

Bank clerks generally look so sleek
and comfortable, and are invariably 50
well groomed that their grievances
rarely receive patient hearing. One
who was recently discharged for the
terrible crime Of smoking a pipe in a
city cafe during one Of the hours sacred
to what is called by city courtesy lunch,
writes giving a list Of restrictions which
he declares are absurd, says the London
Express.
No clerk is allowed TO smoke a pipe
in the streets during banking hours or
n lunch. The average clerks salary is
not so very high. but, nevertheless, he
must wear silk hat and come TO the
office dressed as one with double the
salary. Wearing a cap TO business is
not 10 be thought OF. as il is an unpar-
donable offense in the eyes Of the bank
officials. The salary Of the average
bank clerk ranges from about 36s per
week, but in many banks the salary is
much lower and the chances of promo
tion very small.
y clerks money is greatly diminished
by his having 10 subscribe 10 numerous
funds. such as sports" fund. TO keep
the cricket or football ground in order,
which he himself is never able to see
Saturday is no holiday for him. as he
does not leave the office on those DAYS
until about four or five O'Clock. It
must not be supposed that the DAYS
work OF bank clerk ends with the
closing OF the bank to customers in
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-02-01
over the Fails.

Niagara Falls. y. Y, Jan. 2l.-John
Wiser and John Marsh, of this city
attempted to cross Niagara river
above the falls Sunday. They lost
control Of their boat and were carried
into the rapids. Wiser, who was un.
able to swim. was swept over the
falls and drowned. Marsh. after a
desperate struggle in the icy water
was rescued ~ persons along the
shore 81,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-02-01
A Negro Town.

The town OF Eatonville, Fla, has zoo
inhabitants. with not a single white
among them. 1T has its full quota OF
public officials. bank and other bust.
ness establishments requisite in town
OF its size.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-02-01
Indianapolis Paper Gutted h, Fire.

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 29.-The
plant Of the indianapolis sun, an
evening paper. in East Ohio street.
was Quilted by fire early in the day.
The loss is $4,000; insurance. $4,000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-02-01
TnfIors Meet

Cincinnati. Jan. 29.-The twenty
first annual convention OF the Ma
tional Custom Cutters association
convened here Tuesday for session
Of four days.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-02-01

Lv Ashley for Detpeii
at 1910 p. m.
Close connections sSc
made At Owosso Junces
with all trains OF d., q
II. & NJ. Ry.
BEN. PLkTCHER, T. Z. A.
J Detroit. MLah
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-02-01
TolstoI Again Ill.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 29.-Count
Tolstoi, the eminent Russian novelist
and social reformer, is again serious
ly in.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-02-01
Death of Verdi.

Rome, Jan. pa special dispatch to
the Patria announces that Verdi, the
composer, is dead
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-02-01
Gold Production.

Australia and California have each
averaged a production OF $4,000, coo
worth Of gold a year, and the max
imum production - S65,000,O 900 - has
also been the same. Each country
also has almost exactly the same mum
Der of mines.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-02-01
TOLEDO, SAGINAW MUSHROOM R'Y
Leave AahleY

Leave Ashley.
$50 a. IT for Muskegon
$50 p. m. for Muskegou
JEo. w. LORD.
Traffic Manager,
Detroit,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-02-01
PERE MARQUETTE
Taking effect January II.

W. + MoELLBR Gen'l Pass'r Agent,
Grand Rapids. Mich
II. J. WScHELL. Agent, Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-02-01
wEsTBOUND

Except Sunday
A. b. CONEY. Agent,
OMOssO, Mich.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-25
UPRISING Is STRONGER.
The Choctayvs Claim to Have 2,GOO
Warriors I'm Armed Revolt.

SOUTH MALESTER, /. T., Jan. "a
Yesterdays reports of Choctaw uprising
are fully confirmed. Scouts sent out from
this city last night report that the disaf-
fected Choctaws have a number of the
Creek Snakes among them and they have
been quietly organizing and arming for
some time. They call themselves the Choc-
taw Snakes. They comprise all those In
dams who are opposed to allotment. and
the conflict is between them and the treaty
Indians While noncitizens are not in dan
ger, it is stated that the Snakes have
planned to destroy all the railroads in their
nation by burning bridges and section
houses on a preconcerted night. They have
deposed Gov. Dukes and issued an order
to whites. The first offense they will pun
ish with fifty lashes they say; ears will be
cut off for the second offense and death
will be the penalty for the third. They
have organized and have leaders I'm every
choctaw county and claim TO have men,
bership OF 900.
United States Marshal Grady has sent the
leaders word that arrests Will follow the
first violation OF the law. no matter what
may be the result. He has wired the de-
partment for permission 10 swear In spe-
cial deputies. and IL this is granted he says
he will be able TO handle them and will not
ask for troops.
Latest reports say the choctaw rebels
tc0NTINUED ON PAGE .. col. 81
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-25
MRS. NATION BATTERED.
Assaulted in the street by Women
Friends Of Saloon Keepers.

ENTERPRISE. Kan, Jan. 24.-There was
a street fight here to-day between women.
led. on one side, by Mrs Carrie Nation, the
saloon wrecker, with following of w. c..
T. U. women. and on the other by Mrs.
John Schilling wife OF the manager Of the
saloon wrecked yesterday, backed by a
dozen women, who championed the saloons.
AS a result Mrs. Nation swore out war
rants against Mrs. Schilling and her hus-
band and Mrs. William Bittner, charging
them with assault, and Mayor Hoffman
swore out a warrant against Mrs. Nation,
charging her with disturbing the peace.
All were arrested but later were released
on bond.
AT 10 clock to-day, Mrs. Nation, in COM
pany with several w. C. L. u. leaders. en-
tered store near William Schook's saloon.
which is still unmolested. Mrs. Nation, ap-
parently to give him warning, sent for
Schook. He complied. but before many
words were exchanged between the two
she was assaulted by a crowd of women
partisans of the saloons. A general fight
between the women ensued, during which
a woman, heavily veiled. rained blow after
blow upon Mrs. Nation with horsewhip.
Men drawn TO the scene offered no aid to
either side. Quiet was restored only when
the police interfered and took the party to
the station. Mrs. Nation was badly bruised.
The case was concluded promptly. Mrs.
Nation was found not guilty OF disturbing
the peace and was released. The cases OF
the three women arrested on complaint of
Mrs. Nation were continued until to-mor-
row. Mrs Nation declares she will swear
out additional warrants against these
women charging them with attempt to kill.
'I am going TO finish my work." said
Mrs. Nation. determinedly. and to-day the
chief of police swore in a dozen extra po-
lice.
At Abilene. where Mrs. Nation threatens
to make an onslaught, the saloon keepers
have stationed guards at their places.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-25
PREPARING TO ATTACK
CREEK INDIANS ARE MOVING ON
THE TOWN OF DRIsTOw.
Special Deputy Marshals Are Being
Sworn In-ChOctaw Revolt Az
fects About 2,60O Tribesmen.

MUSKOGEE, 1. T., Jan. 2.-On learning
that General Lee has ordered a detachment
of cavalry from Fort Reno to the scene of
the Indian uprising in the Creek nation.
the Creeks have sent out light horsemen
all over the five tribes country. appealing
to those dissatisfied to join them against
the soldiers.
Governor Brown, of the Seminoles, has
appealed to the authorities here for aid, as
a number of his tribe threaten to join the
Creeks and 1t is said that within twenty
four hours they will number over 1000
armed Indians in defense against the SOL
diers.
The Creek uprising is assuming more dan
erous proportions. Marshal Bennett has
just received telegram from Bristow, /.
T.. announcing that 600 armed Creeks, sta
toned two miles from there. are preparing
to attack the town. and pleading for pro-
lection. Marshal Bennett and Agent Shoen-
feldt are swearing I'm large numbers Of
deputies, whom they are forwarding to the
scene of the trouble Ii is feared they will
reach the town too late and the mayor of
Bristow has been instructed to swear in
all the men necessary to protect the town.
Soldiers are being hurried from Fort Reno
to the seat of trouble, but they will not
reach Bristow before tomorrow night, as
they will arrive at Henrietta first and go
overland. Indian Agent Shoenfeldt will
ask for more help. 1t is found that one
company Of cavalry cannot handle the situ-
alton. for the Indians are dividing into
bands of 100. Marshal Bennett, with six
deputies, is about to leave for Eufaula,
where Crazy Snake was seen to-day. and
will attempt his capture. The Snake band
is within three miles of Bristow. and is re-
ported to have whipped two white men.
The Dawes commission fears for the safety
of its party of appraisers, headed by Rep
resentative Hackbust, of Leavenworth.
Kan, in the Wetumpka district. Nothing
has been heard from them for two days.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-25
MANY CHARITABLE REQUESTS


NEW YORK. Jan. 2i.-The will of the
late Oswald Ottendorfer, proprietor and
editor of the Stats Zeitung. was filed to-
day The stock of the New Yorker Staats
Zeitung is left TO his three stepdaughters,
Emma Schalk, Mathilda Won Reidensten
and Anna Woerishoffer The following
bequests are made: To the New York Free
Circulating Library. $4,000; to the United
Relief Works of the Society for Ethical
Culture, $4,000: TO the Charity Organiza-
ton Society of New York city, $4,000; TO
the Cooper Union. $4,000; to the German
Hospital and Dispensary. $4,000; to the
Isabella Heimath. founded by his wife,
100000 to the German Ladies' Society for
the relief of Destitute Widows and Orphans
and Sick Persons, $4,000; TO each employe
OF the New Yorker Stats Zeltung who has
been such for one year share in pro-
portion TO his salary In total bequest OF
$4,000; to the American Museum of natural
history. $1,000.