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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
He KILLED THEM ALL
Roscoe Derby, CT Cleveland, SlOt His Family
and Himself.
had NO MONEY FOR CHRISTMAS
Wife and Three Children Killed by
Hand Of Merciless Parent-Wrote
Letter TO Friend Announcing His
Intentions.

Cleveland. Dec 2l.-Roscoe w
Derby. machinist and about 45 years
old. exterminated his family early Sun
day by shooting his wife his three
children and then himself The crime
is believed to have been due TO de-
spondency over the impoverished con.
dition Of the family purse and the near
approach OF Christmas
The crimes were extraordinary in
their thoroughness and there was, evi-
IDENTIFY no mishap in their enactment
The wife was killed first while sleep
ing at her husbands side In bed; two
OF the children were killed as they
ran hither and thither through the
house in the darkness OF early morn
ing endeavoring TO escape their merci
less parent. The third child was killed
in its bed, after his elder brother and
sister had been killed.
The dead Roscoe w Derby, Della
Derby. his wife Harold Derby. aged
8; Alice Derby. aged Z; Thimas Derby
aged 3
Derby had been down town as lata
as II o'clock Saturday night. ostensi.
bly, shopping, but in all probability
securing ammunition for his revolver
When he got home his wife and he
talked with a neghbor. who had been
calling, over the approaching festival
Derby seemed pale and nervous
Shortly after his arrival at home the
neighbor left and the Derby family
went to bed
The crime is believed TO have been
committed about O'clock in the morn.
ing. Mrs Derby was shot TO death in
bed two bullets having been fired into
her forehead. and a third. probably
fired after the children had been ex.
terminated, in the back OF the neck.
Mrs. Derby probably was killed during
sleep. the expression on her face show.
Ing no sign Of struggle, and 1t was
calm and peaceful Two Of the chill.
dren. however probably had a strug-
gle with their Infatuated father. be-
cause they had been awakened by the
noise of the revolver being fred and
sought 10 escape him, but without
avail. Harold's body was found lying
IN pool OF blood in the kitchen and
that OF Alice in the dining-room. with
her face to the floor and a bullet in
her breast
The last OF the children 10 die was
Thomas. aged ;. He had remained in
bed. probably still asleep. and also
received bullets into his head. dying
instantly. After the extraordinary
crimes had been committed the per.
petrator OF them went into tho bed.
room where his wife had been killed
and lying down al her side fred bul.
let into his own brain and died AT his
wifes side.
The first knowledge OF the crime
was communicated in a letter written
by Derby Friday TO friend who lived
not far awav and which was sent by
special delivery The letter was 10
the effect that when it had been re.
ceived the Derby family would be
dead When the friend hurried 10 the
house all that had been promised was
seen TO have been fulfilled
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
HAZARDOUS UNDERTAKING.
Heseuers Overcome by Gas In Houeh
ton Mine.


Houghton, Mich, Dec. 22.-After a
narrowing experience, in which thir.
teen men nearly lost their lives. the
bodies OF three miners who were suf.
located In the Isle Royale mine fire a
few days ago. were brought to the sur.
face Monday afternoon.
The thirteen rescuers. led by Cap
tain Moyle. went down 700 feet
through old shafts and wines, taking
ladders with them. As they moved
anout in the old workings they stirred
UP gas, and II began to asphyxiate
them One man returned to the sur.
face and dropped exhausted the mo.
ment he reached the open air. Thirty
volunteers at once went TO the rescue.
Two OF the injured rescuers we're
found crawling toward the surface,
while the other ten were found uncou.
scious. deep in the mine. After tedi.
Gus and exciting labor the asphyxiated
men were brought 10 the su'.ace AMI
r vived and the three bodies were Sc.
CLfed
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
Paine's Celery
Compound
Cures
DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION,
AND STOMACH TROUBLES.
Cures

The tortures and evils OF dyspepsia and
indigestion are experienced by thousands at
this time The dyspep,ic's train of evils
may be enumerated as follows: feelings OF
dizziness, languor, nervousness, sleeplessneSs,
headache, distcnsion of the stomach, loss OF
aesh. difficult breathing, and The action of the
heart is seriously affected.
All forms OF dyspepsia are quickly baniShed
by the use OF Paine's Celery Compound.
The use of this marvellous medicine allays the
inflammation OF the nerves centred about the
stomach; it opens up the sewers of the body
and removes all waste matter It ceanses the
blood; il makes new nerve fibre; il restores
digestive power, and promotes bodily strength
and activity Mr.. Fred Ross, Clarendon,
Iowa, briefly writes about his happy expert
ence with Paine's Celery Compound as
follows
a. 1t gives me great pleasure to testify TO the
merits OF Pane's Celery Compound / can
candidly and honestly say it is the best medi-
cine in the world. Two years ago was suf-
fering from indigestion and nervousness, and
was so run down that | could hardly walk
without help. used two bottles OF Paine's
Celery Compound and got better almost from
the inst dose, and have had no use for medi-
cine since. was completely cured
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
Soaked the Saloonlsts.

Menominee. Mich. Dec. 22.-Deputy
Collector of Customs Alec Black Of
Marinette has returned from Door
county. Wisconsin. where he found
many infractions OF the law by saloon.
keepers and collected over $1,000 in
fines. 1t was the biggest raid that has
occurred in that county for many
years, and the saloonmen all through
that district are worried over the out.
come. Mr. Black discovered that 1t
was the practice OF saloonmen to sell
beer and liquor in quantities of five
gallons or over without having a
wholesale license. This rendered them
liable to the amount OF the license and
so per cent penalty.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
TrauedY In Chicano-

Chicago, Dec. 21-While crazed
with liquor Sunday Fred Phugrodt, a
machinist. shot and killed and wife
and then committed suicide Mrs
Pfugrodt was lying sick in bed with
her week-old baby when, without a
word OF warning. her husband stag
gered into the room and opened fire
The woman was shot twice in the side
and lived but few minutes. Pnugrodt
then shot himself in the heart. The
child was uniniured
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
CHANCES ARE SLIM
OF State Funds Holding Out Until
Taxes Come In.
DEPUTY WILKINSON'S OPINION
Balance on Dec. IS Was 81 ,o97 1872 AZ
If Building Appropriations Are
Not Drawn on Too Heavily Affairs
May End Well.

Lansing. Mich. Dec. 19.-Deputy
Auditor General Wilkinson is firmly OF
the opinion that the great state OF
Michigan will be put TO it for money
with which to meet its running eX.
penses during the early days of Jan
,ary. before the state tax money be-
gins TO come in from the counties.
During the present week he has pre-
pared a statement which shows that
at the close OF business Dec. 10. 1903,
the balance in the state treasury was
Sl.0S7.4 AZ. Included in this bal
ance was 1924 II collected from rail
road companies and other corpora
lions. which is not applicable TO the
payment of the running expenses Of
the state government. thus leaving
only 81 0SO.241 30 that can be used for
that purpose.
II is estimated that 100000 will be
required to run the state government,
exclusive OF appropriations. from Dec
II TO Jan. !, 1904 The amount drawn
less than the pro rata OF amounts APP
propriated for current expenses OF
state institutions and boards by the
legislature for the fiscal year 1904 is
S173.S35 SO; the amount appropriated
for various purposes and subject 10
immediate withdrawal on presentation
OF vouchers Is $3.50 03, and the
amount appropriated by the legislature
for buildings. etc. subject to draft az
any time providing the buildings or
other improvements are completed. is
ss907s3 81. This makes a total OF i'm
pending Withdrawals OF sl020,952 80
and leaves a balance OF only SIS, 2SS Is
or course II is probable that a por
ton OF the item Of $GJ0.7G3 81 for
buildings, etc, will not be drawn from
the treasury. II will be seen, how.
ever that until the taxes begin 10
come in from the counties in goodly
amounts the state will be doing bust.
ness on a very narrow balance.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
A LIVELY CLASH.
Prosecutor Ward and Mcknight Could
Not Settle on Date.

Grand Rapids, Mich. Dec. 19.-When
the case of William f. Mcknight, &C.
cused of subornation of perjury in the
water deal. was taken up In the police
court Friday legal fight was precipi-
tsted over the time 20 which an ad-
journment should be taken
Mcknight wanted the case set for
Jan. IL. Prosecutor Ward stated that
he had a witness who was coming here
Dec. 90, and he would like TO have
the case set for that date. A heated
alteration followed between Ward
and Mcknight who took the case out
OF the hands of his attorney during
the discussion. Mr. Ward said that
other of the prominent respondents
were trying 10 secure delays. and the
court made a peremptory order set
ting the case for Dec &c.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
the Reform School

J. G. Gluck, uperintendent, Prunty
town, w. Va writes: after trying all
other advertised cough medicines we
have decided 10 use Folev's Honey and
Tar exclusively in the West Virginia
Reform School. find it the most
effective and absolutely harmless. I"
Sold bv Charles Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
Better Than a Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain Pain Balm and bound
on the affected parts. is better than a
plaster for a lame back and for pains
in the side or chest. Pain Balm has no
superior as a Eminent for the relief OF
deep seated. muscular and rheumatic
pains. For sale by Blvens & Roades.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
- thousand OOiioro worm ~
Good.

A. II. Thurnes, well known coal
operator of Buffalo, O., writes: Il
have been afflicted with kidney and
bladder trouble for years, passing
gravel or stones with excruciating pain.
got no relief from medicines until
began taking Foley's Kidney Cure then
the result was surprising A few doses
started the BRICK dust like fine stones
and now have no pain across my kid
neys and feel like a new man. 1t has
done me $1,000 worth of good" Sold
by Charles Rhodes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
For a Bad Cold.

II YOU have a bad cold you need a
good reliable medicine like Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy to loosen and
relieve II, and TO allay the irritation
and Inflammation of the throat and
lungs. For sale by Biveas & Roedes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
The Clothes Hamper.

The clothes hamper is often a neg
lccted piece OF furniture. II should be
scrubbed once in awhile with salt wa
ter and rinscd with clear Air IL fire.
quently, taking advantage of wash
day. when the hamper is empty.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
Attention
Farmers

Why remain in the North and
stay In doors six months in the
year consuming whas you raise
during the other SIX months?
Gro South where you can work
out doors every month in the
year, and where you are produc
ing something the year round.
II you are a stock raiser You
know your stock are now "eat
ing their heads off and, besides.
have TO be protected from the
Eigors Of winter by expen sive
shelter.
Economical stock feeding re
luires the cpmbiuatiou OF both
flesh forming and fat forming
foods III certain proportions.
Alabama and Florida produce
IN abundance the velIet bean
and cassavs. the first flesh pro-
ducer, ard the latter Tat pro
Queer, and they are the Cheap
est aud best fattening materials
known TO the world
More money can be made and
with less labor, in general farm
ing, fruit and berry growing and
truck gardening along our nd
IN the South than in any other
section of the Union
IL you are interested and dc
sire further information on the
subject, address
Louisville & Nashville r. R.
ID be sent upon application to G. l.. ston
General Passenger Agent. Louisville, Ky
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
A Timely SUGGESTION.

This Is the season OF the year when
the prudent and careful housewife re-
plenishes her supply OF Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. II is certain TO be
needed before the winter is over, and
results are much more prompt and sat
isfactory when il is kept at hand and
given as soon as the cold is contracted
and before it has become settled in the
system. In almost every instance a Sc
we're cold may be warded off by taking
this remedy freely as soon as the first
Indication of the cold appears. There
is no danger in giving it to children
for il contains no harmful substance
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25

Love does TO woman what the sur
does TO lowers-it colors them, en-
bellishcs them, makes them look ra-
diant and beautiful. But when IL Is
too ardent IL consumes and withers
them
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25

Makes assimilation perfect, healthy
blood, firm muscles. strong nerves.
Quickens the brain. makes and keeps
you well. Great medicine. Rocky Noun.
tain Tea BlviRs & Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25

When doing drnwn thread work fire.
duently the threads are rather diff
cub 10 draw. This can be overcome by
rubbing hard, dry, yellow soap on the
thre ads 20 be drawn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25

In cleansing japanned goods nerer
use hot water. Wet cloth in warm
water and rub the article TO be cleaned
Should any smear appear sprinkle with
flour and wipe dry.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25

For polishing furniture and rubbing
hardwood floors old stockings will he
found very useful.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25

There are three things woman
ought TO look-straight as n dart. sup
pie as snake and proud rs a tiger
lily.-Ellnor Glyn
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25

yvi be sent upon application 10 &. l.. ston
General Passenger Agent. Louisville. Ky.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-07-10
Patent Craftsmen to Form a Union.

WASHINGTON, July 9.-Draftsmen en-
ployed by the patent attorneys of Wash
ington, to the number OF 500 or more.
are making preparations to form union
to affiliate with the American Federation
Of Labor The craftsmen on patent draw
ings contend that they should receive a
larger share of the usual IS fee received
by a patent attorney from client for a
working drawing of a model They now
receive from 81 to $50 of this S. fee, and
after their union is formed will make n
demand for So. They contend also that
the patent attorneys of Washington are in
the habit of employing landowners" and
boys to do this drafting work, and when
the union Ia in working order an effort
will be made TO force this class of drafts
men out Of employment
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-07-10
THE KESRINEFF PETITION.
Before II rs Present ed Russia VIII he Asked
n IL VIII he Received.

WASHINGTON, July 9.--Simon Wolf OF
Washington, who will visit President Roose-
welt at Oyster Bay next Tuesday In COM
pany with other prominent Hebrews, to
discuss the character of the representa-
tons to be made to Russia In connection
with the KishineF petition. had an inter-
view with Secretary of State Hay to-day
Mr., Hay and Mr.. Wolf exchanged views
on tho subject Of the presentation Of the
petition, but there was no decision on this
point.
Before determining the scope OF the
instructions to be given to Mr.. Riddle,
United States Charge d Affaircs at st. Peters
burg, for his guidance in bringing the Kish-
ineiY petition to the attention of the Russian
Government President Roosevelt will OBJ
tain the views of Mr. Wolf, Oscar Stratus
and Leo " Levy.
1t may be accepted, however, AZ a FORE
gone conclusion that Mr. Riddle will be
directed merely to ask the st. Petersburg
Foreign Office il il will receive respectful
petition from a large number Of American
citizens in regard to the kishineff massacre
and the treatment of the Jews in Russia
President Roosevelt and Secretary Hay,
10 is learned, are in thorough accord In
believing that suoh an inquiry should be
made before there Is any attempt to pre-
sent the petition. but they are willing to
hear what Messrs. Stralls, Levy and Wolf
have to say before the Instructions to Mr..
Riddle are drawn. II is also regarded as
certain that Mr., Riddle will he told by the
Russian Foreign Office that the Russian
Government does not consider 1t con-
venient to receive the petition.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-07-10
REBEL AND MOTHER BEHEADED.
Foreigners Gall This Action OF Chinese On
ciAls Murder.
Special Gable Despatch 10 The SUN.

From THE SUN C0ryssp Ondsnt at Pskin.
PEKIN, July 8.-The first reports of the
foreign officials in the Province Of Yunnan
say that the native official who was at the
head of the so-caed rebellion was forced
to ,Isurp authority in order to protect HIM
self from the opposing faction
He and his mother were beheaded i'm
mediately after the leaders, surrender.
His surrender was advised by the French
Consul at Mongtsi, to whom the leader
appealed to represent his condition 10 the
provincial authorities to whom he was
anxious to submit.
The Foreigners call the Governors
action after the leaders representations
had been presented to him as treachery
and murder.
There is fear that complications will
arise between the provincial authorities
and the French along the entire border OK
the province on account of the Consuls
connection with the matter.
The Board Of Foreign Affairs says that it
only promised the leader safety in the event
Of his being able to show that he had not
been guilty of killing the Project Of Ling.
anfu, but 1t does not explain the execution.
The desertion to the rebels of 900 SOL
diers with their arms in Kwangsi Province
was reported to-day. This is not impor-
tant except as an illustration of the democrat
ization that the late cashiered regime
caused
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-07-10
GEODETIC CONFERENCE.
Dr.O. III. Tittmann OF the Coast and GeOdetlo
Survey to Represent This Government.

WASHINGTON, July 8-Dr D. Fl. Tittmann
superintendent of the United States Coast
and 0eodetlc Survey, will sail for Europe
on the steamship Butcher on July 27 TO
represent this Government at the confer
ence of the International Geodetc Assoc
citation, which will meet this year in the
Danish Parliament building at Copenhagen
on Aug. 4
After the adjournment Of the conference
Dr. Tittmann will 60 TO London and hold
himself In readiness to assist the members
OF the Alaskan boundary tribunal, consisting
Of Secretary Root, Senator Lodge and OK
Senator Turner of Washington, who are to
assemble at the British capital about that
time DR. Tittmann was one of the commits
sioners who two years ago studied the origi,
nal maps in Canada and examined the
boundary posts in the northwest country
as a preliminary to the work Of perna-
nently fixing the true boundary.
The object Of the Geodetc Associal ion Ia
10 secure international cooperation in tho
measurement of the figure Of the earth.
The association exists by virtue Of treaties
bet ween the various Governme nts which
are conducting geodetic operations. There
are In this country two small Astronomical
observatories maintained az the common ex-
pense of the signntory Powers. devoted
exclusively to observations for determining
the variation of latitude. One of these IN
at Ukiah, Cal. and the other at Gathers
burg, Md. Both are conducted under the
general supervision of the superintendent
Of the United States Coast and Geodetic
Srryev
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-07-10
MAILS AMERICAN CHORUS GIRL.
French Journalist Thinks shes Great, but
Our Plays Are Childish.
Special Gable Despatch to THE Sun.

Special Cable Dsspotch to THE SUN
PARIS, July DULLES Huret. we'll
known journalist, who Is contributing to
the Figaro from the United States articles
on American life, severely denounces the
American theatre from the point Of view
OF art
The plays, he says, are childish and mean
ingless. They consist generally OF vague
operetta, which is merely an excuse for
much dancing.
This, however, is. according to Huret's
views, Americas great theatrical achieve
ment
He says that on the American stage
everybody knows how to dance. The
American chorus girl has resusoitated the
art of movement, Of making the whole
body speak with grace, charm and seduc-
ton which are Incompatible.
1.-THE combination of song and dance has
made the American style a new national
art, which possesses all the necessary ele-
ments for becoming classic art and re-
placing that which has reigned for centuries
and which IL now becoming commonplace.
THE solemn ,weariso me ballet has existed
too long on conventional lines at Paris
Milan, st. Petersburg and Vienna. Efforts
have been made to rejuvenate 1t, but it
has lost all expression within thirty years.
Who knows that the American dance will
not be established IN the academies OF
old Europe.
NJ. Huret predicts that Paris will SEQ
next year an intelligent director bringing
to the boulevards the American chorus
girl Of the subtle hands and agile feet.