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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
WORK DONE IN CONGRESS.
az Fundamentally summary
of the Proceedings

Washington, June 1l.-Another Of
the big supply bills Of the government
was disposed Of by the senate yester-
day, the naval bill carry ing more than
100000, being passed. 1t includes
provisions for two frst-class battle
ships, two first-class armored Cruis-
ers and two gunboats.
Washington, June l2.-The senate
Yesterday agreed 10 finally vote on
the isthmian canal bill ON Thursday.
June 10. \ bill! was passed 10 pro-
vide for the issuance Of pas ports 10
citizens OF Porto Rico and the Philip
pines.
Washington, June 13.-In discussing
the isthmian canal bill in the senate
yesterday Senator Iloar presented an
amendment To the measure, providing
il shall be the duty Of the president To
cause a ,anal To be built by such route
as he may select. and appropriating
Sl0,0O0,000 with which To begin the
work.
Washington, June title situation
in the senate yesterday regarding the
Cuban reciprocity bill indicated a con
tinued deadlock. The message OF the
president on Cuban reciprocity was
read and referred 10 the committee on
relations with Cuba.
Washington. June 1G.-The irriga-
ton and District Of Columbia bills
were passed in the senate or Satur-
day and senator Elkins CIV NaJ in
PRODUCED Joint resolution providing
for the annexation of Cuba and its
admission as state Of the union.
Washington. June IL senator Cul-
.om (lll) in speech ON the isthmian
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
CYCLONE VISITS ILLINOIS
Sweeps Through a Number of Towns,
Leaving Death and Destruc-
tion in Its Path.
TEN PERSONS KILLED AND MANY rURI.
bloomington, Peoria and other cities
suner-Crops Entirely Ruined by
the Wind and Rain-Property Loss
In cities aud Towns VIII Exceed
81, OOO, 900

Chicago, June l2.-Ten persons are
known TO have persisted, scores were
injured, hundreds of head of live stock
killed, and, roughly estimating, 81 ,OOO.-
600 damage done 10 farm and town
property by a terrific storm that
swept path so miles wide and nearly
200 miles long, through central Illinois,
Tuesday night and early Wednesday
morning
The tornado struck the richest por-
tion of Illinois. devastating Mclean
county, the banner county of the
United States in farm property. wiped
half a dozen hamlets off the earth.
wrecked many buildings in Blooming
ton, Peoria. Lincoln. Champaign. Ur-
bana, and a dozen other Illinois towns.
demolished farmhouses over n wide
area, blew down barns and outbuild-
ings, ruined growing grain. tied up
railroad traffic, and practically cut of
the entire section from telegraph and
telephone connection with the out side
world for over II hours.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
IS MISSING.
Prominent Resident Of MusLeEon Al
legged tn he DefauIterin
Large sum

Muskegon. June 16-Socinl and
business circles OF this CITY were
shocked when it became known that
Luther W. Shear. district agent Of
the Northwestern Mutual Life In
Surance company trustee OF ths
First Congregations church. and one
OF the most prominent members -
the social and business life here. had
been mysteriouSly missing since last
Wednesday. and. II is alleged. is Il
defaulter and forger 10 the extent 80
between $4,000 aud 100000 The
ease is now in the hands of sheriff
Payne on the forgery charge. and "a
reward of 5000 has been offered hv
the authorities. II is said the heav-
lest losers are DR.. j. {. Nolen. S12.-
600; Frank H. Smith. S2O.0OO: Robert
h. Mann. $500; Paul T.. and j. Har-
vey McCracken. Cashier +. T.. Ham
mond. Of the Muskegon savings bank:
Attorney William Carpenter. and nu-
merouS merchants Of the city. The
books Of the Insurance company AZ
Shears Office were examined by eN-
ports from the Milwaukee office and
were found 10 balance mp To June l.
but rs he collected thousands Of dol
lars monthly for the company. he
had an easy chance 10 appropriate
money after that time. \ letter was
received from him Saturday by his
wife. i'm which hc states. il il said.
that extravaganza wa, the cause 90
his leaving. and that he would never
come back again. The letter wa,
mailed ON the cars. shear leaves "a
wife and four daughter His family
Is utterly Frustrated. shear, fathc~
was prominent i'm the New York Trih.
nne nnder Hnrnce GreeleN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
CREW Is KILLED.
Freight Train RIMS Into Washout
In Vermont and Five Men
Lose Their Lives

Barre, Vt, June lin addition 10
property damage caused by cloud
burst over this section five railroad
men lost their lives by freight train
on the Central Vermont railroad run
ming into a washout at MddleSex.
The dead include the conductor, en-.
gineer and fireman, and two brake.
men.
The cloudburst caused great deal
OF other damage. The railroad bridge
al Bolton was destroyed, and a saw
mill. together with the house adioin-
ing, were demolished in the town of
Middlesex. One hundred thousand
feet Of logs were carried away.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
\ Race W ar.

Carbonate, H., June 1.-THE race
war which has been in progress at FL
dorado, H., since May 20, when mob
attacked the colored normal and in
dustrial institute, a school modelled
after the celebrated Tuskegee, Ala.
school. still continues. The homes OF
coiored citizens have been stoned,
warnings sent 10 occupants 10 leave
the vicinity and shots fired into their
homes late at night. Many through
fear have left, and only five families re-
main
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
SUTTON RESIGNS.
Levi L.. Harbour appointed University
Regent In His >tead-stiII
Missing

Lansing. June TO- Coy. Bliss has APP
pointed Hon. Levi J.. Barbour. Of De-
troit, regent of the University of Mich
igan. To succeed Col. Eli Il. Sutton. re-
signed. \ warrant has been issued
for the arrest Of Col Sutton on the
charge of perjury i'm connection with
his trial ON the charge OF completely
in the state military clothing frauds.
and he j. missing. Attorney General
Oren is taking step, 10 offer reward
by the state for sutton.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
DIED Of IIiccnnuhr

Worthwhile, June l6.-David Bern
hardt, farmer living near this vii
lage. started for the cheese factory
here in his usual health. but was
taken with violent hiccoughS on his
way. and died in few hours FROM
hemorrhage Of the stomach. the re-
suit of the strain from the hiccough-
ing. lie was s. years of age.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
ChiId'S Flesh Cooked

Camden. June 10. While playing
about the wash room the little l.
months old babe Of MIR. and Mrs. Al
fred Ni~wcndcr. accidentally fell into
a tub Of boiling water. The entire
body WAS cnvcloped i'm the liquit.
large portions OF the flesh fell from
the body; medical attendance proved
of mo- avail and the little one passed
away in agony.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
Three Children Drowned.

GAINESVILLE. o., June l6.-Willie Saun-
ders. aged ten; Carl Gunion and John
Roach. each year Younger. children
81 Mrs. Naomi Saunders, Charles G.
Gunion and John Roach, respectively.
started 10 wade across Licking river.
almost within stones throw Of their
homes. Gunion led, and. going over an
Offset, called 10 his companions for
help. All were drowned. The bodies
were recovered
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
Was Vast ng Away.

The following letter from Robert X
Watts OF Salem, Mo-. is instructive: Il
have been troubled with kidney disease
for the last five years. | lost flesh aud
never felt we'll and dOctored with lead
ing physicians aud tried all remedies
suggested without relief Finally
tried FOley's Kidney Cure and less than
two bottles completely cured me and
am now sound and well" Sold by
Sharrar & Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
A Travelling Man

conhded to us that the other day that
he used DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin in
his family and needed no ther remedy,
as il seemed to keep the entire family
SO perfectly free from Constipation, In
digestion, Sick Headache and Stomach
Troubles Sold by Sharrar * Mulhol.
land.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20

For biliousness use Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They
cleanse the stomach and regulate the
liver and bowels. effecting a quick and
permanent cure. For sale by Bivins *
Rhodes, Druggists
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
Killed by LIGHTNING

Chicago, June l6.-Lightning played
over Chicago for half an hour sunday
shortly after noon, striking three
churches AID many other buildings.
One man was killed and several persons
were overcome and severely injured by
electric shocks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20

bloomington, H.. June 12.-Judge
Alfred Sample. for - years circuit
Judge Of the Eleventh Illinois district
and five years member of the appellate
court. Fourth district, died here
"Wednesday. aged IS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
Nor. Wedding. .t st yo,.,b

81. Joseph. Mich, June l6.-Three
bridal couples from 81. Louis. who
will have Travelled hoo miles before
they end their journey. were married
in this city sunday \ total of ~
couples were married here during the
past week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
Given n SnrnrI.c

Washington. June 12.-Bect sugar
senators surprised the Cuban commit
tee yesterday with proof that II. o.
llavemeyer, the sugar trust president.
gave $500 to promote the Cuban reel
procitN campaipn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
Die Saving Habies.

The greatest loss of life is report
ed from Peoria county. Kingston
Mines. a small town. being almost
swept away by the gale. Four per
sons were killed here two Of them be-
ing women whose deaths were caused
by attempts 10 escape with infants.
while on Peoria lake. near by. tug
boat with a crew Of three men was lost
in the fierce blast.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
Dancer. kIIIrd.

Three girls and one man We're killed
al Merna in the destruction OF a dance
hall. while at least 40 other dancers
were seriously injured, and the prop
erty loss in the county, exclusive of
growing crops. is estimated at from
$3.50. 900 10 100000 OF which at least
soon. 600 In thi, city alone
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20

The list Of dead probably is incom-
plete and there is no way of securing
a complete list Of the injured. Three
boats plying on the Illinois river at
Peoria are missing and are supposed
TO be at the bottom Of the river.
Following is the result Of the storm
in tabulated form:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
Die. from EriRht.

I'm ChampIain The buiIdings. railway
property and electric wires were de-
stroyed, and trees and crops through
out the surrounding country ruined.
Mrs. Martha Hayworth died from
fright The roofs OF the Avenus pub
lie school and Of the new German
Catholic school were blown off. and the
German Catholic church was wrecked.
The business section suffered severe
ly. The loss is placed al $50. 900
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
Extreme Cold.

Cape Town. June Extreme cold.
accompanied by storms Of unprece-
dented severity, continues TO prevail
in Cape Colony. Thousands Of sheep
have persisted and the telegraph wire,
are down and buried in the snow
drifts
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
PnImn's salary FIXED.

Havana, June 1.-THE senate has APP
proved the bill fixing President Pal
mas salary az $4,000 a year and that
OF Senior Estevez, the vice president, al
10000 n wear
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20

a blessing alike TO young and Old:
DR.. Fowler'S Extract of Wild Straw.
berry: natures specific for dySentery,
diarrhoea and summer complaint.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
ON THE DIAMOND.


The following tables show the num-
Der of games won and lost and the per-
centage of clubs of the National and
American leagues:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
Another Cyclone Victim.

Bloomington, ILL.,, June 1.-THE fifth
victim Of the recent cyclone died Fri
day Miss Rebecca Freenen was pros
trated by the partial destruction of
her home, and died from heart failure.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20

Cures Group, sore throat. pulmonary
troubles-MOnarch over PAIN OF every
sort Dr. Thomas Electric Oh
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
4 Triple TRAGEDY.

Milwaukee, June John Fox.
farmer near Elbow Lake. Wis, killed
his brother and mother while insane
and then himself.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
-Four Drowned,

Dubuque. Ia, June ia cyclone
near here upset the Mississippi river
steamer Ravenna and Capt. Hoy and
three Of the crew were drowned.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20

Search yourself before you censure
another.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
DR.. Humphreys.

After fifty years DR.. Humphreys
Specifics enjoy the greatest popularity
and largest sale in their history, due to
intrinsic merit. They cure the sick.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20

The weakest saint on his knees is
too strong for the devil.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
Persons Injured.
Property Loss.

The path of the tornado is clearly
marked. 1t extends from Macoupin
county on the south 10 Livingston on
the north, straight across the state 10
the Indiana line where its fury was di
N IN cd
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20

Purity opens the way u a world OF
gladueSs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20

II there were less ignorance IN the
world there would be more sorrow.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20

M good h. aim unless the kidneys are
.ound. tol-ys Kidney Cure makes the
k'd"eys rigLt Sold by sharrar * Null
OIL ,nd
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20

canal bill in the senate yesterday IA
vored the Panama route.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20

st. WTllS'nhNcF Sure Cure. Circular. DR.
o'''iioo uHNOl Fenner, Fredonia NY
The Washington bee., 1902-02-01

and the money and hastened 10 the vii
lage. There was no railroad al Mason,
and fearing Wooten would catch her
she hired a livery rig and was driven
from there TO CovingJon, Ky, There
her money exhausted. she was com
PEELED 10 seek work. and spent year
in the employ Of CoyingtOn family.
A short time ago she returned to
her relatives in Alto Pass, who believed
her dead. She is now attending her
first term of school.
That she endured the abuses and
hardships heaped upon her by WOoten
with no disastrous results 10 either
her physica. or mora. nature is re-
markable fact. Wooten. she says,
often compelled her to peddle trinkets,
feigning a crippled hand or foot to
excite sympathy. Many night she
slept alone by the roadside or in some
deserted cabin. where an ordinary girl
of her age would almost have died of
fright. But, although she can fearless
" spend the night alone in some for
saken cabin in the woods, the sight
of a canvas-covered wagon terrOrizes
her, for she fears that WOOten may be
hunting her down.
The Washington bee., 1902-02-01
OVERRUN BY HOGS.
FeFOclOus wild POrkeFs Swarm Into
kiOWa and Wichita ReseFVa-
tiOns in Indian Territory.

Since the KioWa and Wichita reser-
vations were opened up there has been
a tremendous influx of wild animals
into the Indian territory. Game of all
kinds abOunds, and the settlers who
had long since ceased 10 hunt as a
means of livelihood are returning TO
the chase. Among the animals classed
as ''varmints" by far the most numer-
GUS and dangerous are the wild hogs,
which are simply oyerrunning the val
ley of the Illinois river. Several have
The Washington bee., 1902-02-01
SMALL IOWA HEROINE.
Waves Her Little Red Jacket as .
Signal and stops a Train at
Critical Moment

A Chicago American correspondent,
writing from Greenville, Ia, says
that little blue-eyed heroine of eight
summers in the person of little Clara
Schlosser is receiving homage from
scores Of thankful travellers and the
members Of the Chicago, Milwaukee
81 ST. Paul crew Of passenger train No.
{. By her presence of mind and brav-
cry she aVeTted a wreck. the results Of
which are not pleasant 10 contemplate.
The track leading through this city
makes a sharp turn near the Schlosser
home and the little girl knows as well
The Washington bee., 1902-02-01

already been victims of these savage
animals.
J. ?. MCGEE, boOkkeeper for Newton
& Norris, has just had a terrible ex-
perience, in which. after killing young
pig, he was treed by hundreds of the
wild animals and compelled TO rOoSt al
night in the top of pecan tree while
the angry beasts at the bottom were
roofing with all their strength to
throw the tree down and attain their
revenge. Fortunately the roots of the
tree grew between two large powders
and the savage animals failed to up
root it. In the morning the hogs went
away. and McGee cautiously got down
and ran home. He is very nervous and
weak al present, but the doctors say
he will be all right again in a few days
A party is organizing for a grand pig
sticking.
The Washington bee., 1902-02-01
AMONG HORSE TRADERS.
Was Held in Captivity by Her
Cruel StepfRtheF.

Six years ago Ehle Gipson, II years
old, a half-sister of Richard Fergu-
son, of Alto Pass, H., was abducted
from her relatives by her stepfather,
Jake Wooten. He compelled her to
travel over the country with and of
horse traders, threatening her
if she attempted TO leave him
A year ago she resolved TO lpe,
and when one day, near Mass ",
NoOten and companion, bOtn er
the influence of liquor, dropped .
dollar note while counting their mo ,eS
and reeled away from camp, leaving
Effie alone, she seized the opportunity
The Washington bee., 1902-02-01

az the trainmen when the train is due.
A large drayhorse, in crossing the
track, became fastened in tie culvert,
and the little girl knew she could not
summon help before the train arrived,
going at full speed. Hardly had the
thought crossed her mind before the
whistle of the locomotive foretold
that she must act quickly.
In an instant she had the little red
jacket which she wore in her hands
and standing in the center OF the
track, obliviOus of the awful danger
TO which she was subject, began 10
wave with all the strength her little
body could command. Within a few
yards of her Engineer Meyers brought
his locomotive to dead stop and the
passengers and trainmen began TO
come from the train only to find their
little guardian angel gone. Deter
mined to locate the savior of his pas
sengers Engineer Meyers informed
the police of the incident and they
searched all day before she was To-
Gated
81 was afraid Mr.. Conductor would
soold me-" she said, when questioned as
TO why she ran away.
"Why did you wave the red jaeket?"
she was asked.
81 have seen the man at the crossing
wave the red flag and stop the train
and I was afraid the poor horse would
be run over"
Didn't you think the train might
be wrecked and the people killed?"
''No, I didn't think of the people un-
I'll il was all over" she said, timidly.
"Were you not frightened?"
''No, I was thinking of the poor horse
and did not think of being afraid"
The little heroine is the daughter OF
Fred Schlosser, a saloonkeeper.
When the trains pass her home now
the trainmen watch for her and tip
their caps
The Washington bee., 1902-02-01

Editor I. c. Asbury of the Odd Eel
lows Journal. Philadelphia. Pa, read
a very interesting paper before the
Bethel Literary Society on last Tues
day evening. The paper was discuss
ed by Messrs. Robert Ii. Terrell.
lanes Brown, T. T. Fortune, L. II.
Hershaw and others.
The teachers of the Metropolitan
A. NJ. +. Zion Sunday School, met at
the residence of Miss Effie Middleton,
Tuesday. January IS, 1902, and very
pleasant evening was spent. After
reviewing the lesson and transacting
business, refreshments were served.
The following officers and teachers
weIe present: Mrs. B. B. Lewis,
Supt.; Mr.. Washington, Asst. Supt.;
Misses Smith, Lemons Johnson, Balti-.
more, Marshall, Hamer. M-ssTs.
Baltimore, Newman and Kicks.
One Of the growing and interesting
organizations of the southwest is the
Young Peoples Literary Society Of
Mount MOrich Baptist Church corner
of Second and n streets southwest.
The society meets every Sunday at
O'Clock D m. and the officers elected
and installed for the current year are
as follows: J. Z. Delaney. President;
Miss Cora Ward, vice President; Miss
Blanch Mcdonald, Secretary; Miss
Mary Washington, assistant Secretary;
I. z. EppS, Treasurer; Samuel Cox,
Captain, Miss Rebecca Guy. OTganist;
]. E. White Critic; G.. w. Smith.
Musical Director; Misses Hattie John
49,, ,~I T~,apUttna Ap1arcOu ihra
ians. Mrs Matilda Matthews and
Misses Henrietta Sims, Martha HaW-
kins and Martha Jackson. Ushers;
Committee on programme: Misses NJ.
E. Washington. Julia Alexander and
Cora Ward and Mrs. Adelaide Gillard.
Sunday last Mrs. Maggie Peterson
read very excellent paper entitled
Pushing Ahead.
The Washington bee., 1902-02-01
Sau FieIh for Women.

In not a few Of the granite cutting
wards in Aberdeen, Scotland. female
draughtsmen (or draughtswomen) are
employed. This opens up new field
for female skill. and demonstrates
once more that women are filing with
considerable success sVocatiOns which
formerly belonged exclusively TO men.
In England and France. if not in Scot
land. .ady architects are not uncom-
mon. and display considerable skill in
monumental craving.
The Washington bee., 1902-02-01
Victim of a High Collar.

High collars were thought 10 be be-
coming to Emanuel Dayeler, of Ster-
ling, H., and therefore he wore them.
While out on his bicycle, With a band
Of linen three inches high adorning
his neck, he fell from his wheel and
landed in a ditch. The collar cut a
deep cash in his throat, exposing the
Windpipe, but not cutting it. He has
determined to abandon high collars.
The Washington bee., 1902-02-01
HELD UP BY A DEER.
4 Maine Man Has a Surprising and
Hair-Raising Adventure in
Highway.

The latest highway hold-up is re.
ported from Dexter, and is a little
out of the ordinary, even in this
game-infested state, says the Angus
"a (Me) Journal. 1t happened about
-hree miles from the village, and
Henry Allen tells the story as fol-
ows:
Il was passing along, my thoughts
Ipon other matters than my sur
'cundings, when l was startled al
aost to a point of a panicky feeling
D. the loud snort of a deer w.
naturally 7 jumped, and as looked
thead of me, there, standing on the
Dad, l could see the outline Of a
arge buck deer in the twilight. I
hrew my AK at him and the weapon
failed of hitting the mark. Be-
lore I could realize what the deer's
Intention was, he struck me with one
Of his forward legs, striking my
land.
when he did that I made up my
mind that he intended to kill me, and
that it was time to yell. I presume
n my fright yelled out pretty loud,
anyway 1 felt like it, and when I
lid so the big buck gave another
snort, as did half dozen more deer
that were apparently lying down in
he woods close by the road, and
hen all of the animals rushed off
through the woods as fast as they
ould 60"
The Washington bee., 1902-02-01
Latest Thing in Meters.

a telephone meter has been invented
by Thomas Baret, of Sydney, n. S. W.
1t begins to record time the moment
the telephone is used, and ceases when
the receiver is hung up. The object is
to make each patron Pay for the ex-
act time he has used it, and not for
the number of messages.
The Washington bee., 1902-02-01
some Good Swedish Customs.

In some of the hotels in Sweden
women are entertained at less cost
than men, because, as a rule, they do
not eat SO much. A man and wife
are charged as one and one-half per-
sons if they occupy the same room.
4 husband and wife may travel as
one and one-half persons by railway.
The Washington bee., 1902-02-01
Many Rnppy old CoupIe.

A Boston paper has found SIS
couples in New England who were
married over 80 years ago. and are
ready to celebrate their diamond
wedding. surrounded. in most cases.
by manv deScsndsuts
The Washington bee., 1902-02-01
To,sn of Mornhine Fienh.

Morphine is used extensively in the
town of Juana Diaz, in Porto Rico. 1t
Is estimated by the insular board of
health that out of the $500 inhabi-
tants, 1000 are victims of this terrible
habit.