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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
BOILERS EXPLODE.
Ihree story Factory Mt GreenVilIe.
Mich, in Ruins-Two Men
Killed; Many Hurt.

Greenville. Jan. 10. - Two boil
ers in the Ranney refrigerator factory
blew up Saturday. killing two men, in
iuring more than dozen others. and
causing an estimated money loss Of
$4,000. The dead are Charles Price.
engineer, and Il. \. Stanton, fireman.
The factory at which occurred the ex-
plosion is three-story brick struc-
ture. 800 feet long and about 40 feet
wide. The boiler room was located i'm
a structure adjoining the main build
ing, separated from ii by a brick wall.
When the boilers let go the force Of the
explosion was eNerted outward. but
the side Of the factory next the boiler
room tumbleS in ruins. tons Of br;cl,
falling over toward the engine room.
and burying the engineer and fireman
deep n the debris
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
FOUND TRUE BILLS.
'hic"so special Grand Jury Redurns
Indictments Agai Inst "a Number OF
Coal Dealers aud Operators

Chicago, Jan. 2O-The special grand
jury that has been investigating The
coal famine indicted p corporations
and IL individuals Monday. a total OF
~. An early test trial of some of the
eases has been arranged for. The Of
tenders are divided into three classes
under the several indictments. and
they are held ansWerable 10 the law
which prohibits trust cOnfederations
and combinations 10 regulate trade
and prices. Counts based on the stat
nieS against conspiracy 10 restrain
trade and prohibiting blacklisting are
also included in the bills
The defense Of the men accused will
be that they have done nothing in OPP
position 10 the provisions Of the stat
LteS under which they have been
hauled into court. and they will seek
lo demonstrate the unconstitutional
ny of the antitrust act if the criminal
courts adjudge them guilty ON the evil
d'ncc which was the basis Of the true
bills
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
MURDER CONFESSED.
warmer Near Grand Rapids Accounts
for the Disappea Of
Neighbour.

Grand Rapids, Jan. 19.-The disap
pearance of Andrew Peterson, Of Sack
Bay township. has been accounted foI
and in connection with il there has
come TO light one of the foulcst muir
ders ever committed in Delta county
'eterson's body. which was badly de-
composed. was dug up on a field be
longing 10 George Hartwick. of Sack
Bay township, and IIartWick has con
fesSed 10 being the murderer. Hart
wick admitted that he had murdered
Peterson for the purpose Of gaining
possession of his property. He said
that on December Peterson drove
over TO his place and that as they were
standing in the barn he knocked Pc
terson down with his fist. and then
struck him on the head with black
smiths hammer. lie hid the body i'm a
manger in the barn and on the night
of December > fastened rope around
the corpse and dragged it out TO a field,
where he buried it. He led the officers TO
the field, where the body was found bur
led about three feet deep. Hartwick is
one-quarter Indian, and has a family.
Peterson was an unmarried man about
50 wears Of age.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
GOOD ROADS PLAN.
Proposed Extensive Sch cane, for Hi n
ways tn ihe Discussed al De-
troit In February.

Lansing, Jan. 20.-An Internal ional
conference upon the subject OF good
roads will be held i'm connection with
Road Makers. called by the presi-
dent, senator Horatio :. Earle. Of
Detroit, 10 meet in that city ON
February II and II. Representatives
from several Mexican states. the
provinces of Canads. and every stat"
i'm the union. will be- present. The
general topics for discus sion will be.
first, the proposed plan for intercap-
ital-connecting improved highway
in the United states. Canada am
Mexico, TO be constructed and main
tanned 10y the cooperation of the
federal state, county and township
governments; and, second. the bill
which is now before congress. intro
duced by MIR. Brownlow, of TenneS-
see. providing for the creation of
bureau in the department Of agri-
culture involving an appropriation
OF S20,000.O00. for the purpose OF
cooperating in this motement.
II has been thought advisable by
the executive committee Of the
american Road Makers To assemble
am international conference. To this
end. President Roosevelt. who haS
expressed hearty sympathy for this
needed reform. has been invited TO
bc Inc guest Of the road makers on
that occasion and To deliver the
principal address. The members Of
both houses of congress. the govern
ors Of all the states and territories
and Canadian and Mexican officials
have been invited TO be present
GOV. Bliss and both houses of the
Michigan legislature have accepted |
-nNital ions 10 be present.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
A Fair Price, But No Tax to Tyranny.

escapes from cremation. The dead
are: Henry Trachtenburg. aged "a
years, an invalid burned TO death in
his room; Mrs. Bessie Trachtenberg
wife of Henry aged 73, rescued from
the building. but returned to save her
husband She was overcome by the
smoke and sufrocated.
Cleveland, o.. Jan. 2O.-Fire early
Monday destroyed two adjoining
apartment houses near the corner OF
Euclid avenue and Andrews street,
East Cleveland resulting i'm the death
of at least two persons. and the in
jury of several others.
The dead: Mr.. Guy norton. 20
years old. burned TO death; Mrs.. jos
sic Dicke> widow, A. years old,
burned 90 death.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23

Wonders never cease. machine has
been invented that will cut, paste and
hang wall paper. The field of inven.
tons and discoveries seem 60 be I'M.
limited. Notable among great discov.
cries is DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption Ii has done world Of
g 'od for weak lungs and saved many a
life. Thousands have used it and con
queFed grip. bronchitis, pneumonia and
consumption Their general verdict il:
cts the best and most reliable medi-
cine for throat and lung troubles
Every SOC and 81 co bottle is guaranteed
by Sharrar q Mulholland, druggists.
Trial bottles free
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
Dog Tax Valid.

Washington. ID. c.. Jan. 9O.-The
Emitted states supreme court uphclu
the validity Of the state law Of Mich
gan making taxable dogs which are
in transit 10 another state. i'm the
case of the Diamond Match company
v. the village of Ontonagon. The
match company sought to restrain
the assessment of taxes by the vii
lage under this law ON the ground
tkat il is an interference with inter
state commerce. Justice McEeunu
dcliNered the opinion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
Duty IS TAKEN OFF COAL.
President Roosevelt Signs the Bill
Passed by Congress and 1t
Is Now Law.
MEASURE BECOMES EFFECTIVE At ONCE
Anthracite Now Placed Permanently
ON Free Li~s-iiituminou~ tn Enter
Ports Without Tax for one Year
Measure L. Very brief and Com
prchensiNe.

Washington, Jan. l6-pres ident
Roosevelt signed the anthracite coal
repeal bill yesterday afternoon and
II became effective Immediately. All
anthracite coal now en- route to The
Inlted States from Great Britain, as
well a. anthracite in bond al ports
of entry will not have To pay duty
Bltuminou> coal il 10 he admitted
free for period of one year, but in
stead of putting it directly upon the
free list the duty of 81 cents ton
is to bc related
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
MADE A BRAVE STAND.
American Official la Island Of LuZon
l>ilIS Five i~SRilHnts aud To-
cnpcs with Wounds.

Manila, Jan. H. Cou-tauularl In-
~pcctor Fletcher while travelling alone
in the province OF A.baA. Lulon. lasl
Wednesday. was attacked 10y 30 bolo-
men. Fletcher killed five Of his oppo-
nents. but was himself wounded lie
escaped, however. and formed party
which pursued the bolomen. overtooe
them and killed six more. Death SEN
tence has been imposed upon one of the
natives who murdered five American
soldiers in the cemetery at Binango-
nan. Lulon ON Decoration day OF last
wear
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
Permanently Repealed.
Ei,e Cnns,er. Killed

South Bethlehem, Pa, Jan. To-
Five boys. whose ages range from Is
to j. years, while coastlng, were
struck by train on the Philadelphia
&c Reading railway and instantly
killed. and another was fatally in
iured. The dead boys are Dennis
Mckinley. John Coyle, Owen CahilL
Patrick Cahill and an unknown boy,
who was mangled beyond recogni-
ton
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
4 Mother'S Deed.

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. ia spe-
cial TO the News from Bloomfield,
Ind. says Mrs. Rella Gibson, wife
of Alexander Gibson, near Jasonville.
this county, threw herself and her
baby, few months old, into IA stock
well on the farm of her father,
Henry Letsinger, and both were
drowned. \ few weeks ago she made
an attempt at suicide by hanging
She left a husband and two children.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
THREE KILLED.
Explosion In Mill mt Mckeesport, Pa.
Costs Three LIves-seven
Men Injured.

Mckeesport, Pa, Jan. 19.-By an ex-
plosion in the Monongahela furnace
department of the National tube works
three men were killed and seven in
iured. Four Of the injured will die
Four of the men were blown from the
top of the furnace 10 the ground, so
feet. Parts of the bodies of the dead
were found 100 yards distant. The
head of Michael Litching was blown
off and his body torn to pieces. Josef
Fleming's body was torn in two
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
Farmers Organized.

Carbonate. H., Jan. 10 Steps have
been taken by the state assembly OF
the Farmers Social and Economic
union, which adjourned Saturday at
Sparta. 10 form a national organiza-
tion and TO affiliate with the American
Federation Of Labor. The order has "A
membership Of 1000. and j. organized
along trade union lines.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
n Scientific Discovery.

hoool does for the sc mach that which
II 10 unable 10 do for ii self. even " hen but
slightly dis' rdered rover loaded, X dol
supplies the natural Juices of digestion
ana does the work OF the ITO uBch. re-
taxing ne nerv u tension. WINE the
IL nalned mu cts or ihat mgau are al.
lowed to rest md h,al. X Il j ulgtsts
what you eat aud tnabl.s the stomach
and digestive orgaus TO irtnsio IN all
food Into rirh, red blood. B.vins &
Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23

Carbonate. H., Jan 19.-Candles
and tallow dips are now used by many
persons in this region ON account Of a
scarcity of kerosene. which is for sale
only in small quantities at 80 cents a
gallon. superintendent Grammar. Of
the Standard Oil company's Carbon
dale Office is unable, il is said. 10 secure
supply Of oil.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
VICTIMS OF FLAMES.
Fire at Pittsburg Causes Two Deaths
Two burned to Death and Three
Injured in Cleveland Haze

Pittsburg. Pa. Jan. 20 In a fire
Monday on Fifth avenue. in which the
monetary loss vii not exceed $50
geo. two persons were burned TO deaf h
and "a number of others made narrow
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
Dropped Dead

Pierre. :. d.. Jau. 2O-A. {. Van
Mater, an old and wealthy ranch own
er who resides about 80 miles from this
place. dropped dead while AT work at
his barn Sunday evening Mr. Van
Meter was one of the first Dakota set
tiers
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
Death Rate IncreaSed.

Lansing. Jan. 19.-Therr were 66G
deaths in Michigan during the month
Of December. 1902. an increase Of 300
over the preceding month. The death
rate rose from III to 12.s per 900 pop
ulation, being slightly higher than the
rate for December. 1901, which was y g
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
". DcBIovitz Dead.

Paris, Jan. 19.-HenrN Georges
Stephene Adolphe Opper de Blowitz,
London Times i'm Paris. died here sun
day evening. NJ de Blowtz expert
enced an attack Of apoplexy a few days
ago. lie was born i'm 1892
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
Meaf Mar.

Battle Creek, Jan. IA meat war j.
raging here. The meat market men
are trying 10 shut out the string
butchers" who sell upon the streets.
and considerable excitement has been
created. especially among the working
men
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
Coal VIII lie Cheaper.

UOaI Trom the Cape breton mines.
from British Columbia and Australia,
thousands OF tons of which are un-
der>tood To he en- route 10 ports Of
the United States. will be So cents
per ton less 10 American consumer,
than il was previous To 1:1j Nester-
day afternoon, when the president
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
Wonderful Nerve

Is displayed b. many a man enduring
pains Of accidental Outs, Wounds,
Bruises, Burns. Scalds, Sore feet or tiff
joints But there is no need for il.
Blu ckliD's Arnica Salve will kill the pain
and cure the trouble It's the best salve
on earth for Piles, too 25c. at Shalrnr
and M ulholland's drugs lists
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
Bill Is Comprehensive.

The bill "a it passed the house and
senate yesterday afternoon is very
brief and comprehensive. IT is as
follows:
BE il enacted, that the secretary
of the treasury be and he is hereby
authorized and required to make a
full rebate of duties imposed by law
on ali coal of every form and de-
scription imported into the United
States from foreign countries for the
period Of one year after the passage
Of this act.
"Sec. .. That the provisions OF para
graph Az of the tariff act of July
u, 1897. shall not hereafter be con-
strued 10 authorize the imposition
of any duty upon anthracite coal
Permanently Repeated.
The last section was the amend
ment prepared by the finance com
mittee of the senate and which re-
peals permanently the duty upon au-
thracite.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
GIFT from william.

Washington. Jan. II. - President
Roosevelt received Friday from EN-
peror William Of Germany through
Count Won Quadt. charge of the
German embassy. an edition de
luxe of a work entitled: "The
Reform Of the Higher school
System in Prussia"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
HALLWAY Diameter.

Sycamore. ILL.,. Jan. l9.-The Min
neapolis express on the Great West
ern railroad was wrecked by broken
rail near here and thrown down
20-foot embankment; j. d. Heady.
engineer was killed and 80 persons
hurt.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
shot an Insruder.

lshpeming. Jan. 19.-John Bornies
shot and killed Matt Neuoma while the
latter was attempting TO gain an en-.
trance TO Bornies' residence. Bornies
claims self-defense. Both are Finland
ers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
nenpnOinich.

Ann Arbor, Jan. 19.-lt is an
nounced here that Graduate Director
Charles Baird, of the University Of
Michigan athletics. had been APP
pointed by the board of regents for
a term of three wears
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23

St. Petersburg. Jan. 17.-Ihe official
figures show that Ana persons lost
their lives and that ,112 houses were
destroyed "a result of the recent
earthquakes at Andijan, RUSSIA Turk
estan
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23

signed the coal bill. unless. Of course.
up the price by taking advantage of
the necessities of the people who
have To use it,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
A Gard.

We. tie undersigned. 90 hereby agree
TO refunu the money on a so. cent bottle
Of Green's Warranted Syrnp of Tar II IL
fails 20 cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or monty refunded
SHARRAR& MULHoLLAND, ALMA.
BIvINs u RHODES, Alma.
FRED HUDSON, Riverdale
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
NeRro Hanged.

Norfolk. Va, Jan. Adam Tread
well (colored) was hanged Friday for
the murder of his wife in April last.
He made a confession and attributed
his act TO jealousy
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
Enrcrd tn CIn.e

Lancaster. Pa. Jan. 20. Owing to
the exhaustion of the coal supply the
Susquehanna iron and steel mills at
Columbia. employing 800 men. had to
shut down Monday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23
CoIored Woman Dies, Aged 100.

Paris, Tex, Jan. 17.--Zilpha Dock
cry, colored woman. said to have been
the Oldest person in Texas, is dead at
Hattonville, this county. aged LOG.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23

Cant he perfect health without pure
blood. BurdCck Blood Bitters makes
pure blood Il mes and invigordles
the whole system.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23

NEGLECTED. colds make lat grave
yards. DR.. Woods NORWAY Pine
Syrup helps men aud women TO
happy, vigorous old age.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23

"All'S fair in love ard wa "-ex-
cept suicide
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23

VIII, n the fox walks lame the old
rabbit Jumps
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23

ss- BOOK MAILED FREE.
\ \. lFENERs. CONCESSIONS inflamma-
CURES tiOns. LunE Fever. Min Fever.
CURES Rheumatism.
g.: SORE THROAT. Quinsy. Epizootic.
CURES Distemper.
1 81, rs WORMS. Bots. Grubs.
T.. T.. lCOUGHs. Colds. Influenza. !nsamsa
CU2Ks Lungs. PleurO-Pneumonia.
u. Il. lCOLIC. Bcllyache. Wind Blown
CURES Diarrhea. DYsentery.
GIG. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
oun rs KIDNEY q BLADDER DISORDERS.
IL. SKIN DISEASES. Mango, Eruption-
CURES Ulcers, Grease. Farcy.
j. Il. BAD CONDITION. staring Cont
CURES Indigestion stomach staggers.
eOc. each; Stable Case, Ten Specifies Book, &C. 81
At druggists, or sent prepaid on receipt OF price,
Humphreys Medicine Co, Cor. William * John
streets, New York.
Sold by B. S WEBB, Alma. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-23

No man is hero 10 his trained
nurse.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-22
A FIGHT TO TIE FINISH.
Neither Striking Masons Nor Contractors in
Yielding Mood.

Especial to News and Observer
Durham n. c., Aug. 21.-There is no
longer any doubt that the fight between the
striking brick masons and the contractors
IS to be one to finish. The strike has
now been on for three weeks and the end
is not yet in sight
The question of arbitratlng differences
has been talked but today your CORE
sPondent secured interviews with the con-
tractors and the expressions of those who
employ brick layers leave no doubt as to
what is to be done. They say that they
have nothing to arbitratc and that they
Will never recognize the union
For sometime after the strike was in
augurated there were but few masons at
work but the contractors say today that
they have about all they need and can
get more when necessary. The fight of
the brick masons is life and death issue
for the union. They say that they will
hold out until the end
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-22
Person County Summer School.

Especial to News and Observer
RoXboro, N. c., Aug. 21.-Our summer
school which has been in session for the
last twenty days has just closed with the
best of results. Prof Newbold, superln-
tendent of the graded school of Roxboro.
and Prof. Jones, superintendent of the
graded school of Fayetteville, conducted
our school and handled their subjects in a
manner plain, practical and deeply inter
estlng. Prof. Jones instructions on
arithmetic and grammar was not to be sur
passed. Prof. Newbold gave instructions
on the other studies, showing great abb
ty.
Our county is in good shape. We have
thirty-nine school districts, with new
school houses in every district we'll equipp-
ed with the latest improved automatic
desks. Our board of education-W. r.
Hambrick, chairman, c. r. Vernon, and
c. A. Whitfield, are gentlemen of the
highest integrity, fully enthused in the
cause Of education and will manage the
educational affairs of the county in a
wise and busnesslike manner. We have
fine selection of teachers and with the
prospects so bright before us, we look
forward to brighter future for Person
county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-22


was formerly a resident of this city, but
together with her family, went west sew
eral years ago and had since resided In
st. Louis. She died a few months ago.
when her remains were cremated. her
last request was that she should be bur
led IN Salisbury, in accordance with which
her son, Mr.. CIV. Graham brought the
ashes here yesterday. The burial service
was conducted by Rev. j. II. Wilson,
pastor of the Lutheran church A large
number OF relatives and friends attended
the ceremonies
" Green, young white man OF Cleve-
land, lredell county, has been lodged in
Jail here on the charge of cruelty to ami
mails.
Dr. j. r. Wilkerson, of 500 Chow,
China, Is here today i'll conference with
the missionary Society of the Presbyterian
church. DR.. Wilkerson has charge of
Blake Hospital in 500 Chow.
number of residences in Spencer were
entered by burglars Wednesday night
At one place the thief stole a dozen eggs
from the hcncry i'll the yard and left lay
ing near by a good breech-lo loading shot
gun, which was yesterday identified by a
Mr.. Marlboro. whose house had been en-
tered the day previous and from which
the gun was stolen, togeener with razor
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-22
Big Increase in Values.

Especial to News and Observer)
Greensboro, ~ c., Aug. 21.-The tax
locks this year have been completed suffi-
Gent to show that the increase in real
and personal property in Gilmer and
Morenead townships, which embrace the
city of Greensboro, is a good deal over
one million dollars, not counting railroad
telegraph. telephone and street railway
properties The valuation of the real and
personal property last year was 81, $50 ,107,
while this year the value has increased
to $543S,871. This shows an increase of
twenty per cent in one year and illus
tr&tes the rapid strides Greensboro is MAX
ing As an evidence of the conservative
assessments made on real estate, it can
be stated that not a single complaint
was filed by a Greensboro property hold
er before the Board of Equalization for
excessive valuation of real estate, which
is a pretty good sign that the full value
of increase is not shown by the tax re-
turns.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-22
A INDUSTRIOUS CRIME
The Unnatural Father I'm
INJURED in Wilson Jail.
his Child the Victim Of Beas'ly Passion, Lies
on Bed From v hch She May
Never Rise.
Especial to News and Observer)


Wilson, n. c., Aug. 21-John Flowers,
a farmer living near the village of Luz
CANA, was doing a days work about a
mile distant from his home. and told his
wife before leaving in the morning to
send his dinner by their little girl, child
about nine years of age. When the child
brought Flowers dinner he carried her
to nearby piece of woods and committed
upon her a nameless crime
After accomplishing his dastardly pur-
pose he sent the child home with instruc-
tions that if she told what he had done
he would kill her. When she reached
home, weakened from loss of blood, her
mother made her tell what had taken
place.
A warrant was at once issued for Flow
crs arrest and he was brought to Wilson
and is now confined in jail here He de-
MES having committed the crime, but the
doctors who made the examination saw
there can be no doubt as to his guilt II
was reported i'll Wilson this afternoon
that the condition. of the child was very
much worse and there was very little
hopes for her recovery As soon as her
condition will permit she will be brought
TO Wilson, where a preliminary hearing
will be held. Sentiment is so strong
against the prisoner that it would not be
safe to carry him back to Lucama for the
hearing