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, 1902-12-25

Strayed or stolen, from the under.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-04-04
Ask Your Grocer For II.

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II IL
fails TO cure. Z. W. Groves signature
A. on each box. 26c. 1l9i-lyr.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-04-04
Triton peTeae Wrappers.
Buy one OF your retailer-TR-IT-ON.
Chicken Thieves Arrested

For some time past several people
residing around and in Riverda'e have
been missing chickens and the first of
the week sufficient evidence was secured
for the arrest of gang of young boys
whom it is alleged have been doing the
stealing. Wm Snyder swore ont q
complaint before Justice Salter Of
Ithaca, and on Tuesday Under Sheriff
Button went to Riverdale and arrested
Howard Hudson, ode Capin, Frank
Belbeck, Earl Connolly, Walter Bartlett
aud Robert LeMay, and took them TO
Ithaca. ON Wednesday morning, how
ever Frank Belbeck and Robert LeMay
were released from custody as there was
not sufficient evidence that these two
had been participants in the stealing,
but Under Sheriff Button went to
Riverdale again on Wednesday and
arrested Frank Worth and Carl LeMay
on the same charge and they were taken
10 Ithaca to remain in durance vile
pending their examination. We are in
formed that the boys confessed to steal.
ing the chickens, and that they cooked
and ate all they stole.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-04-04
The Kl!gl!S Of Py!IlQS:
EdeIweiss Co. No. 4 Of the Uni
form Rank Mustered In.
GRAND CHANCELLOR CARO- PRES
tNTIN THE EVENING.

Last Friday was day OF much inter
est to local Pvthians The event was
the instituting Of uniformed company
into the military branch OF the order in
the afternoon, and in the evening a
meeting Of the subordinate lodge and
the exemplifcation of the third rank.
A special train over the Ann Arbor
arrived at 800 p. III. with Owosso and
Ithaca companies on board, and al
though "A heavy rain was falling, the
visitors were met at the depot by the
Alma Knights in their handsome new
uniforms, accompanied 10y the band and
escorted 10 the opera house where the
ritualistic work was in charge OF the
Owosso Co. Brig. Gen. w. II. Loomis,
commanding the Michigan Brigade, was
present, and the work of mastering in
the new company was under his super
vision. The new company starts out
with thirty six members with strong as
surance of the number being increased.
After the ritualistic work was COM
pleted the Owosso company was invited
TO give short drill, which was done,
and the Alma boys were permitted to
witness what would be expected of them
in the future. The Owosso company
under the command OF Capt. J. n.
Robbins, presented very handsome APP
pearance, the members are well
drilled in military movements, and it
is probable that this company will be
heard of later in the national dtil con-
tests.
At supper time the visitors were taken
to the Wright House as guests of the
local company, and although IA large
crowd, Mr. Washer, the new manager,
personally directed the supper so well
that il was not observed as an unusual
circumstance 10 have seventy-five "a
one hundred extra people at meal time.
In the evening Grand Chancellor Leo
y. Caro-, of Grand Rapids, was present,
emplified by the local lodge for the
benefit Of the visitors, who were present
from Owosso, Ashley, Ithaca and st.
Louis, after which banquet was served
by the Rathbone Sisters
This was probably the most interest
ing and enthusiastic gathering of the
knights of Pythias ever held IN Alma
and speaks well for the progressive
spirit and energy of the members of the
home lodge.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-04-04
ORlIuARY.

EstellaJ Hess y a. born in Calhoun
county, Michigan, Jan. 10th, 1863 At
the age OF sixteen she was united in
marriage TO Marvin r. Root of Eaton
county, Michigan, and IN the year #
1889 they moved 20 Sumner, G.atiot
county, where they resided on their farm
until the time OF her demise, NJ irch II j.,
1902. She was kind, christian wife
and loving mother and respected by all
who knew her Besides her husband
and son she leaves "A mother anI two Sis
ters aud three brothers o. mourn their
loss
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-04-04
Card OF Thanks.

We wish to extend our grateful
thanks TO the members of the Rebekah
and Subordinate Lodges, l. .. O. F., of
Alma, Ithaca and Emerson, and to the
X. o T. NJ. for their kindness, respect
and floral offerings; to Rev. George
Killeen for his able address, To Bro. NJ.
X. Salter for his words of sympa thy
and encouragement, TO the choir for
their appropriate music, and TO the
many neightors and friends who so
kindly assisted us during the sickness,
death and funeral of our kind and be
loved husband and father.
Mrs. B. +. WoRTHINGToS.
Mr.. & Mrs. FRANCES ..
WoRTHINGToN.
Mr.. & MRS. G.. w. BUTCHER.
Mr.. q MRS. GEO. HILL.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-04-04
Foul P|0y Suspected.
Grave Suspicious Against Two
Men OF FarwelI.
IN JAIL ON CHARGE OF EMBEZZLE-
MENT.

ON the 18th of last January Mrs.
Tryphena Norton, mother of John Nor
ton former attorney of this place, died
at her home in Farwell and was brought
to this place and buried in the Wright
cemetery The whole matter looked so
suspicious that an investigation was
started, and it is expected that develop
ments of sensational character will
soon be developed.
1t seems that Mrs Norton, who, until
last December, lived on farm near
Elwell, had nephew by the name of
Henry Marcot living with her. Last
December he prevailed upon her to
sell her farm and go with him to Far
we'll 10 live. Mrs. Norton at that time
deposited about S4O0 in one of the Alma
banks, but took with her somewhere in
the neighborhood of 800. On January
4th of this year she drew the money
deposited in the Alma bank. On Janu-
ary eth she arose in the morning, but
as she did not feel well Marcot got the
breakfast and afterwards went TO "A
photograph gallery where he was sup
posed TO be learning the trade, but had
been there only about ten minutes when
he was sent for as Mrs. Norton had
been taken suddenly very seriously i'll 4,
and after he arrived she only lived
about thirty minutes. The body was
brought TO Alma the following day and
was buried in the Wright cemetery in
the presence of only five persons in
cluding the undertaken.
IL was the suspicious aroused by these
proceedings that started in the investl.
cations, and as result Marcot is in Jail
at Harrison charged with ombezzlement,
aud man bv the name Of X. b. Kinds
is also under arrest charged with being
his accompice. Both men have con-
fessed 10 having a part of the money
Mrs. Norton was known to possess. and
havei disgorged quite "A sum. Marcot
was put in the sweat-boX after being
arrested week ago last Mon lay, and
told that SlGO would be found in glass
can in Capt. Wright's garden in Pine
River. This money has been found and
Kinds also gave up $50 in cash and two
notes.
This man Kinds has IA one horse
photograph gallery at Farwell, and it is
claimed that Marcot had agreed TO pay
him a certain sum Of money FOR teach.
ing him the trade and furnishing him
an outfit and in that way the two men
becarpe mixed up together. Mrs. Nor
ton was about so years Of age, and it is
feared that she came 10 her death from
unnatural causes, these men being re-
sponsible
r. :. Miller OF Elwell has been per
sonally conducting the Investigations,
and 70 him all credit is due for running
these two precious scroundrels down.
At present Mr. Miller is endeavorIng to
have the authorities take up Mrs. Nor
tons remains and an examination be
made as TO the cause of her death.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-04-04
Lots for Sale.

Only one block from Wright House.
Two lots 6S feet on Hulburt-st., GO
feet deep.
Two lots 57 feet on Hulburt.st., 165
feet deep
Lancashire 4 Co. have concluded to
sell these lots. Full information will
be given at their office. l202 4w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-04-04

/ live and let my brethren live
With all that's good with me.
Upon the poor. some cash j give,
The balance | give Rocky Noun
tain Tea
-Bivins q Rhodes. 1908 limo
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-04-04

Spring time is the time 10 use Rocky
Mountain Tea. Keeps you well all sum
mer. Great spring life renewer 30 cts.
Bivins q Rhodes, 1903 limo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-18
FIREMEN HAVE
 HARD DAYS WORK
IN THE CONSTITUTION THE WORD "ENGINEMAN" HAS BEEN SUB- STITUTED FOR FIREMAN" BRECKENRIDGE CAN'T COME.

Chattanooga, Tenn, September 17-This was a busy day with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen.
 The report of the committee on consti- tuition and bylaws was in progress all day, the report having been commenced Tuesday, and when the evening session adjourned at o'clock the committee had not yet completed it's report About two thirds of the constitution has been finally acted upon and the remainder of the committees report will be heard tomor- row.
 The first important change recommend ed was the substitution of the word ''en- gineman" for the word fireman as it appears in the preamble. This change was of great importance, as the action regarding it would decide the recognition to be given the engineers who belong to the order.
 The afternoon meeting was called by the grand master at 2:30, and immediately after the opening of the meeting the grand secretary read a telegram from Col. w. c. P. Breckenridge stating that 1t would be impossible for him to leave Lexington, but that he would write at once and explain why he was unable to do so.
 The committee on constitution then re- sumed its report After general discus sion motion to make the length of time a man must have served as fireman before he could be admitted to the order from nine months to six months was lost.
 It was decided to increase the reserve fund for the brotherhood from $100,000 to s250,000. This increase is made necessary by the great growth of the order and was recommended by Acting Grand Mas ter Hannahan in his biennial report. The necessary amount will be raised by quar- terly assessment.
 It was also decided to pay every mem- Der of the brotherhood who is over 70 years of age the full amount of their in surance claim. This will mean the gfv- ing to beneficiaries several thousand dol lars at once and from now on a largo amount yearly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-18
HENDERSON, ACTION WTDENS
 SPLIT M REPUBLICAN RANKS
SCORES OF MESSAGES
 URGE RECONSIDERATION

Dubuque, Iowa, September 17.-spealSer Henderson Is as positive today in his declinatlon of the congressional nomina- tion as he was last night. notwithstanding the Hood of telegrams from all parts of the country protesting against his de- cision and imploring him to reconsider. President Roosevelt sent a telegram urg- ing him to withdraw his declination. but the speaker replied that his decision was final. Other telegrams of the same tenor were received from all the members of the national committee and national con gressional committee Senators Allison, Hanna. Lodge, Fairbanks and others. The Third district congressional committee will meet here tomorrow and act upon the speakers declination. There Is a dues- ton whether the committee can i'll the vacancy or whether anetner convention will be necessary. This question will be decided at the meeting tomorrow
 The following is the telegram received by Speaker Henderson from the Presi- dent:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-18
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

% @ onye1S d ths republicans adopted by the
 
 dS na @ ai Ri5 Sd @ Psap and declared " peaeeabe and f seteent % % a % as they may arise between organized labor and capital Widowed @ m nS % ef ssns @ Tnsn % % flor the support of We % avor no and % @ % n @ oe wofea @ over nyn @ hours in wee week ~ @ foF pe of % as eight @ onths % H sympathy %h s we ps s s PsPD % regulating railroads as to adequately protect @ he n % and ndss % no6e he sfa a @ % sss s t % e a as5ss. s @ no % Rps @ o @ h % @ h sns further suffrage & single issue by them we shall % enaet 3 laws laws as will the the @ % a s to @ % b fPr % E dss steps for & @ or h M an afno $ Oefsns @ Ths sSuh and % ssRec Ala eastern stand sS @ s snss ssas and shedding their precious blood under the flag of our beloved
 Resolutions. Whereas We remember that in William Mckinley of the United States the @ @ T 'o d his and we recognize that through him m nd f @ policies the @ republican & Pary continue to give SSn RS nIa9ng gbt nations ion of the earth; therefore @ be with every state in the union deprecate the express of his successor @ S sSe S 9S Sa @ h leadership s aGse @ o @ eunt % an w Pe @ fr the b f9nnuaa 1hd and great R % % % hs hT Tb w6 s aeS St 'aa DatI0ism m .o they @ @ s S's TSl 1d d @ @ % 5 organizations of the republican of o
 
  
 ssa ss of the % 'sSSs Hg s of
 of PTitchard for his instructive Resolved That J. w. Dmm6k Chairman through
  o
  the committee cented in resolution Elderly of Taladega This resolution of  constitution and and heads of oouchl hldren"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-18
ILLICIT FISHING
 MUST BE STOPPED
RUSSIA WILL USE GUNBoATs TO STOP AMERICANS AND JAPAN EsE FROM CATCHING SEALS OFF THE SIBERIAN COAST.

London, September 1S.-In a dispatch from odessa, the correspondent of the Standard says the government has an- nounced that it will take effective meas ures to suppress the poaching operations of Americans and Japanese among the seals on the northeastern coast of Si- beria. The measures will be enforced by three fast gunboats.
 Although anxious to comply with the reiterated representa tations of Russia, the Washington and Tolxio governments have failed to put an end to this illicit fishing in Russian waters. M. Yermoloff, con- tinues the correspondent, now gives for nal notice that American and Japanese poachers captured within the limits of Russias maritime jurisdiction on the Siberian coast will be liable to three months Imprisonment and their ships and cargoes to confiscation. This order will be enforced by gunboats. In case of refusal to surrender or attempt to es- cape, the commanders of the Russian gunboats are empowered to fire upon and sink the ''sea pirates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-18

every state in the union we deprecate the base act of anarchy which caused his death.
 his successor, President Roosevelt. and our faith in his American and patriotic ideas, and indorse his administration.
 Be it resolved, That the county execu- tive committees elected by the county conventions and mass meetings whose delegates are noted in this convention, be and they are hereby the regular and legal county organization of the republi- can party of their respective counties.
 Resolved, That the permanent chair man of this convention appoint a com mittee of five to prepare an address to the people of Alabama, setting forth the we'll known doctrines and principles of the party.
 Constitution Not Theirs.
 Resolved That the republican party is in no way responsible for origination or ratification of the new constitution of Alabama, but as law abiding citizens, republicans will submit to and obey that constitution as long as it is the organic law uf the state and leave it to the courts to determine the question whether or nor 1t, in any manner, violates the constitution of the United States
 Resolved further, That the chairman of the executive committee be directed to issue and circulate copies of said address throughout every county in our state.
 Resolved, That this convention here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-18
BOTH CHAPTERS ACTIVE.
Two Men Go to the Top and Have a
 Narrow Escape.

Kingstown, St. Vincent, September IT, Both craters of La Soufriere have been active since September H. The top of the mountain is usually covered with clouds, but being exceptionally clear of them this morning two natives named Cummings and Adams ventured to as- cend the volcano and reached the sum- init of the old crater. September this crater contained water, it is now nearly filled with sand, and has a funnel shaped cavity in the centre. Cummings and Adams saw flames rising from three dis tinct places in the crater. They expe- rienced narrow escape.
 The heat of the mountain was intoler- able. The predictions made by American scientists with regard to later eruptions of La Soufriere are being signally full filled. Much anxiety was felt here today. as 1t has been predicted that another eruption would occur Up to o'clock today no alarming indications of an out break had been reported
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-18
ANOTHER CONCERN BOUGHT.
Morgan Shipping Combine Gets Nor
 folk and North American Go.

London. September 7.-A news agency says that the Norfolk and North Ameri- can Steamship company, owning nine large steamers trading between England and the United States in connection with the Lehigh Valley and Reading railroads, has been taken over by the Morgan ship ping combine. The agency's announce ment adds that this report has created a sensation in lccal shipping circles.
 The fleet of the Norfolk and North American Steamship company, of which Messrs Simpson, Spence and Young are managing owners. comprises the steamers Crown Point Eagle Point, East Point, Montauk Point North Point Pinner 5 Point and West Point, with an aggregate tonnage of 34,453 tons. The vessels ply between Philadelphia and London. and the service is known as the Philadelphia Transatlantic line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-18
INDEX TOTODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

Washington September IT, - Weather forecast for Alabama: Showers Thurs day. Fair and cooler Friday; fresh south winds. becoming variable.
 Page One. Republicans nominate state ticket and adjourn. Henderson's withdrawal gives demo- crats much joy. Coal strike may end at early date. Republican leaders beg Henderson to reconsider. Russia adopts drastic measures to stop poaching.
 Page Two. United States to the rescue of Rou- manian Jews. Massachusetts democrats have hot convention. Ladies denounce General Torrances of- fer to aid confederates.
 Page Three. Race for attorney general sul unde- cided. General state news.
 Page Four. Editorial comment. Gossip heard in hotels and on the streets.
 Page Five City takes steps to build its own water orks system. Negro national Baptist convention be- gins it's session. State fair to give large prizes for mill tary day.
 Page Six. Society news of Birmingham.
 Page Seven. Local and foreign market reports.
 Page Eight. Baseball racing and general sporting news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-18
INDIANS ARE STARVING.
Unless Some Relief Is Given Them
 Result Will Be Awful.

Los Angeles, Cal, September 1.-The Navajo tribe of Indians in Arizona num- bering 10000 men, women and children, is rapidly approaching the starvation point. and unless speedy and substantial aid is rendered by the government or by the people unofficially. fearful distress and great loss of life will result, according to a statement just made by Frederick l.. Monser of San Froncisco. the scientist and lecturer, who has just returned with a party iron, six-weeks' exploration and collection trip among the Navajo, Moqui and Pueblo Indians in that state.
 Continued drouth and the barrenness of their country, he says, brought the Navajos to their present condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-18

Oyster Bay, L. l.. September 16.- Most earnestly ask that you reconsider your determination not to run.
 tsigned THEODORE ROOSEVELT" ]"
 Congressman J. Babcock, chairman of the republican national committed, sent the following.
 New York, September 1e.Am in re- eeipt of telegram signed by you saying that you have this day declined nomina- tion for congress. We cannot believe the telegram is genuine. Hepburn and Hull are here and all enter our earnest protest against action of this kind by you The republican party that you have served so long and faithfully cannot part with your services now"
 Replying to these telegrams the speaker further explained his action, abhering to his position. He gave positive assurances that there was no danger to the third district, that Governor Boies is a very weak candidate. that the republican can didate will be elected and that he will do what he can to insure his election. After these assurances the speaker said he must decline to reconsider his with, drawal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-18

by extend vote of thanks to Senator Iritchard for his able, instructive and patriotic address.
 Resolved. That we endorse the admin istration of National Committeeman J. w Dimmick and State Committeeman William Vaughan.
 Resolved, That we hereby thank the people of Birmingham through their city officials for the use of the hall in their msgni 1cent city building for the conven- fence of this convention"
 Cries of "No.v
 This was not offered until a discussion had been started regarding the partial report of the platform committee. loud cries of No coming when the endorse ment of Roosevelt was mentioned.
 N. l.. Steele moved that the substitute be adopted. He opposed the adoption of the report of the committee because of one clause, which he asserted would drive more votes from the party than any other clause. He referred tc the child labor plank, asserting he had sympathy for all mothers and fathers forced to keep their children in factories. but he knew they must work.
 As an amendment to the substitute MT Tibbets moved it's adoption with tf.. single exception referring to the clause relative to President Roosevelt. He was followed by Mir. Conway of Madison, who spoke in favor of the child labor bill. ila
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-18
LITTLEFIELD HAS
 ENTERED HIS NAME
IS AN AVoWED CANDIDATE FOR SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO SUCCEED DAVID B. HENDERSON.

Boston, September 17.-Congressman Charles B. Littlefeld of Maine today in- formed the Globe that he would be candidate for the speakership of the na- tional house in the event of Speaker Henderson persisting in his refusal to accept the nomination from the Third Congressional district of Iowa.
 In an interview he said: "I shall be a candidate for the speakership of the house in the event of MT. Menderson's s retirement.
 q had supposed that he could be pre- vailed upon to reconsider his determina- ton not to accept the nomination from the Third Congressional district of Iowa.
 T have received a number of tele- grams in relation to this subject since morning and have already notified a number of friends as to my decision.'