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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-23
by LAYTON JOHNSON

other children. The doll noticed that
he had great blue eyes. which seemed
ever SO large as he looked wonderingly
at all that was going on. Then there
came knocking on the wall. ana the
children knew that il was sig Tor
them 10 get back 10 bed and not take
cold. and back they scrambled. laugh
ing and tumbling over one another
and covered themselves up.
Presently the father and mother
came i'm and distributed the toys. The
doll was for one of the girls. hut the
boy insisted on having II 4 self. Then
when all were loaded ~ presents
they carried them DOWN 10 the break
fast room.
What n day It was. The children
were racing about. playing with their
TOYS. and people were coming In con
tinually 10 see the presents. and the
sun shone brightly on the snow out
side and the fire shonc brightly With
I'm on the brass andirons and fender
and after dinner stories were told the
children till they were all astonished
nv the number of wonderful things
that happen. The boy with the light
hair ana blue eyes lay In his mother
arms. hugging the doll with her breas
pressed against his. SO that she coulc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-23
ELWELL.

Miss Marion Wilson, the character
artist. of New York, will appear at the
Maccabee hall Saturday night. Admis-
sion l5c. This is something worth hear
ing.
The Ladies Aid Society gave a church
fair and chicken pie supper "Wednesday
afternoon and evening. clearing about
$23 Quite number from Alma
attended.
The Sunday School is preparing for a
fine time Christmas.
Miss Gertrude Metcalf of Alma,
visited with Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Pug
sley.
Miss Bailey, the Past Great Lady
Commander of the L. o. NJ. NJ. gave a
school of instruction here Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Henry Mellory has finished his work
at the weighing station.
Irve Pitt is home visiting friends.
The Williams Bros. Co. have shipped
their cucumbers from the sailing station
Their last payment has come and the,
are writing contracts for next year
They have paid over $1,000 here TIN
| wear
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-23

~ NE Christmas eve wax doll sal
on chair In a pretty room III
which a number OF children
were In bed A fire was burn
ing on the hearth. Stockings were
hanging 70 the mantel 10 be filled Wild
TOYS for the children who were sleep
ing soundly. doubtless dreaming oil
what they were TO receive In the morn
ing. The face OF one OF them. n dell
cate. fair haired boy. was turned 10
ward the doll. and she did not tire look
ing at II. for the face, though pale ant
thin. was very delicately nodded.
On the mantel were two hgures III
porcelain. one was boy In an old
Fashioned coat and knee breeches. Win
a sash around his waist and cocked
hat and feather. His right hand was
thrust into his coat In front, ana II.
looked like figure of Napoleon. The
other was girl. with short dress
and n sailor hat. Her head was poised
one side. and she looked very wei
satisfied with herself. Indeed. she was
very pretty
'.Fow do you do" said the girl I'm
age 10 the doll "Don't you think TINS
pleasant roomT
Indeed 1t IS, but I've not see many
was only born She paused u
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-23
WRITING TO DEAR OLD SANTA CLAUS.

hear his heart beat. and she wondered
why there was no such beating In her
own heart. This was the happiest mo-
ment she had ever known. She was
only day old. but something told her
that nothing in the world could ever
make her happier.
When the children went upstairs the
boy insisted on keeping the doll by
him till he got into bed. when his
mother persuaded him TO part with II
till morning. She placed II on chair
before the fire where he could see 1t
till he should go 10 sleep and the first
thing OH awakening in the morning
When the children were all asleep
the doll looked up from the chair al
the images on the mantel. She was
too happy TO 20 t. sleep.
what lovely day l have had, she
said
Just wait" replied the boy image
It'll you have been knocked about the
world awhile and you'll see He look
ed as wise as an owl.
81 think IT very nice" said the CIR
| image. 80 long as you are young ano
pretty. but don't like the idea OF get
Ting old and cracked, perhaps having
my arms or legs broken of"
The wind was rising without. ant
suddenly the fire blazed with cheer
full warmth II was very pleasant FOL
awhile. but presently II seemed to b'
too hot. The doll thought she began e
feel a softening in her feet. She didn'
know what IL meant. but II frightened
her. II extended to her legs; then sh'
felt II I'm her arms and at last In he
face and neck. A log of wood fel
down on the Goals. and the fire blaze'
higher. hotter than ever. The doll fel
herself melting away.
you're going" said the boy hgur
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-23
CHRISTMAS IN MEXICO.
How the Day Il Celebrated In the
Land of DinI.

In Mexico Christmas eve is observed.
as in Spain. with the Noche Buena.
The streets and plazas are thronged
with people OF all the shop windows so
gay and brilliant in their holiday at
tire none is so bright as the confecdonr
er's. Nowhere is the confectioner's art
carried TO greater perfection. Al
midnight OF the Noche Buena all Mex
leo forsakes its pleasures and repairs
TO the Misa del Gallo or mass Of the
cock. a high mass OF the most impos-
ing character which. in every one OF
the magnificent temples reared by the
Catholic church in the City of Mexico
is celebrated exactly at midnight on
Christmas eve or morning TO commem-
crate the Saviour's birth. All the
churches have an augmented choir and
n large orchestra specially engaged for
the occasion. The mass is celebrated
with every concomitant that can
heighten its effect and grandeur.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-23
NORTHWEST NEW HAVEN.

Miss Eunice Terry of Alma, visited her
parents. O. y. Terry last week.
Arthur Grouse has been having some
wood buZZed.
The surprise party at Mr.. Moore's last
"Wednesday evening was well attended
and a good time enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cumming died at the
home of her son, James Cumming. Fri
day morning with IA stroke OF paralysis.
The Burlingame school is preparing
for a Christmas tree "A week from Friday.
Wash. Merchant is getting some of
the timber sawed for his new barn III the
spring.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-23
SHEPHERD.

The ladies of the Church of Christ
held reception Friday evening at the
home of VI. Faunce for their pastor,
Rev. Pickett and congregation.
BOYD Cawthorpe is calling on Shepherd
friends this week.
The Lady Bees of Shepherd Hive gave
their Commander, Mrs. II. Brent sur
prise party Tuesday evening. Refresh
ments were served and before departing
they presented her with an elegant cut
glass sherbet set.
Mr.. and Mrs X. ID. Leman visited at
II. ]. Hyde's in Alma Sunday.
Mrs. Childs and daughter, Addie, who
attended the funeral of Ellison West at
Alma. returned home today.
Mrs. Harper entertained the Social
Club Thursday. Light refreshments
were served.
DIR. TAYLOR has sold his house on
Superior street to parties from Leslie.
Mr.. Montigel Of Alma, was in fowl
Tuesday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-23
NORTHWEST NEWARK.

Commissioner Pike visited the Davis
school Friday.
Mr.. Ogden has stopped working on
his new house because of the cold weather
Albert Monroe is shingling his new
house.
Miss Iris Neightheart Is sick.
Mr.. /. Smalley sold load of turkeys
that brought him $50.
There will be Christmas tree at the
Davis school house.
Mrs. Ogden's father, James Ferguson,
visited her over Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. Critteington visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Ogden Saturday and sun
day.
There was quilt drawing at VIM
Crozier's last Tuesday night for the
Davis Sunday school, which Melted $3.50
Grandma Cummings died at the home
of her son, Friday. Interment III New
Haven cemetery
Frank Nickel was kicked and severl
hurt. but is better at this writing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-23
N. W. SEVILLE.

Peter Britton is the owner OF "A fine
woke of oxen, and is putting them to
good use building stump fences.
G. Scramlin and his son, and Mart
Freeman started for the north WOODS
Wednesday.
Santa Claus log cabin Christmas eve,
at the Breckenridge church, six miles
north of Riverdale.
Elmer Grim is seriously i'll and not
expected 20 live.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-23
SANTA CLAUS HAS BEEN HERE"

the blue eyed boy and her single day
of love. SO she said: Il can't under
stand II. | will try not To murmur, but
trust that IL Is all for the best.
And then-and then she awoke. The
horror OF melting had only been
dream. She had fallen asleep before
the hot fire, but some kind hand had
drawn the chair back, and in few
moments she was again clasped in the
fond arms of her blue eyed boy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-23
Correspondents delayed from last week.
SUMMERTON.

Old Mrs. Mainon is very i'll.
K. Ferrenburg bailed his hay this
week. Ewing 4 Bates did the work
with their gasoline power.
w. r. Johnson is reported very Ill.
His daughter, Mrs. PRESLEY is here with
him.
h. X. Lindsay has rented S. Oberlin's
farm for the coming year.
]. w. Reynolds just returned from q
weeks visit northeast of Shepherd.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-23
"e5 Years Old. :

lam now e5 years old and at times have been
troubled with very bad couch. ! was recon
nended to try Pine Root Cough Syrup, which j
fonnd superior to airy other. IL certainly goes
nrenarstion which gives me the comfort that
~ ELnABKrH LoSa,
Inlay City. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-23
NORTHWEST NEW HAVEN.

Harve Loucks is able 10 be out again.
Mrs. T. +. Golden entertained her
brother and family last week.
Miss Lizzie Smith visited Miss Nellie
Smith Sunday.
While shopping in Carson City one
day last week Mrs, 7. +. Gotten had the
misfortune to loose twenty-five dollars
i'm bills
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-23
Canadian Holiday Excursions via the
wabash.

December 10, IS. IL and is. the Wabash
Railroad will sell holiday excursion tic
ats from Chicago TO Canadian points
Al one fare for the round trip. good TO
leave destip alton returning until Jan. 2,
iQO5. inclusive. Pollman sleepers and
free reclining chair cars. Write for
slime tables, rates and full particulars.
Ticket office. % Adams st.. Chicago,
Ill.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-23
The Gift / Didn't Get


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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-12-23

Copyright. 1904. by Peter Macarthur
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-20
M'NAMARA DENIES
SHOOTING JENNINGS
SAYS Trouble Was Over Money
Due, and that Jennings Threat
ened to Shoot Him.

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-Frank McNa-
mara, of Elgin, Ill. who was arrested yes
terday charged with shooting and killing
George r. Jennings. a manufactures, in
Brooklyn. was arraigned in a police court
to-day and held for examination until Fri
day next. The prisoner, who was not rep
resented by an attorney and seemed very
self-possessed, told the magistrate that he
did not shoot Jennings. His request for
bail was refused.
To the reporters Mcnamara declared that
he did not know Jennings was shot until
he was arrested. He recited his financial
dealings with Jennings, and said that when
he came East and asked for the money
due him Jennings treated him brutally and
said: If you want that money you'll. have
to sue me for it,"
When asked whether there was any wom-
an III the case he answered.: lit was just a
plain case of steal; il was all over money.
Yesterday afternoon when | went to Jen-
nings's office and tried to get my money
he turned on me and said: Get out of here,
or III give YOU this" opening his desk. II
saw a revolver lying there and l walked
out of the ONCE. l had not gone far when
some one came up behind me and knocked
me down, holding me until l was arrested. "
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-20
Local observations ON Friday.

Comparative statement of mean tempera-
ture and total precipitation on Feb. 49,:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-20
CHINA'S PROMISES IN
TREATY WITH JAPAN

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Under ~instruc-
tions from Baron Hayashi. the japanese
minister at London, the japanese legation
at Washington this afternoon made public
the correspondence between Toxic and Pc
king relative TO China's new treaty. In a
note handed by the Chinese minister at
Toxic 70 the Japanese minister for foreign
affairs on Feb. Is China announces that the
Picking government has taken steps to OBJ
serve the rules of neutrality between ma
tions and has ordered all the authorities
of the provinces to observe them strictly.
Special preparations have been ordered for
the guarding of Mukden and Shinkin, the
sites of the imperial mausoleums and pal
aces. y garrison has been dispatched to all
the districts west of the Lao which have
been evacuated by Russia. China engages,
however, not to take such steps las will
make a rupture of friendly relations in
Manchuria," adding that there are locali-
ties still in occupation by foreign troops
and beyond the reach OF the power of Chi
ma, where the enforcement of such rules
of neutrality, ii is feared. will be impossi-
BILE. The three Eastern provinces, as well
as the rights pertaining thereto, shall re-
main under China's sovereignty whatever
side may gain the victory and shall not
be occupied by either Of the powers now
at war"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-20
INTEGRITY OF CHINA TO
Be RESPECTED BY JAPAN
HoStilities Not to Be Waged Out
side of Territory Occupied
by Russia.
NOT A WAR OF CONQUEST

TOXIC, Feb. 19.-The response of Japan
to the request of China for a statement of
its position in regard to the neutrality of
Its text follows:
The imperial government, desiring 10
avoid as far as possible a disturbance OF the
peaceful condition of affairs which prevails
in China. will. in all parts OF Chinese ter
ritory, excepting the regions now occupied
by Russia. respect the neutrality of China
so long as Russia does the same.
The rules Of war which govern the
forces of Japan in the field do not permit
the wantOn destruction of property. Ac-
may rest assured that the mausoleums and
palaces at Mukden and Hsing-kiang and
public buildings in China everywhere Will
be secure from any injury not attributable
to the action of Russia.
Furthermore the rights of Chinese Of
fcialS and inhabitants within the zone or
military operations Will, in their persons
and property, be fully respected and pro-
tected by the imperial forces, so far as mill
tary necessity permits. In the event, how
ever, that they should extend aid and COM
fort TO the enemy of Japan the Imperial
government reserves to itself the right to
take such action as the circumstances re-
quire.
lit remains to say i'm conclusion that the
war is not being raged by the japanese for
the purpose of conquest, but solely in de-
Tense of her legitimate interests, and con-
s%equently the imperial government has no
intention TO acquire territory at the expense
OF China as q result of the conflict.
The imperial government also wishes the
imperial Chinese government TO clearly
understand that whatever action may be
taken by them on Chinese territory which
is made the theater of war will be the re-
suit of military necessity and not impair
ment of Chinese sovereignty"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-20
ANTI-BRITISH FEELING
GROWING IN RUSSIA

LONDON, Feb. @.-The complete lull in
war news leads the newspapers this morn
ing to discuss the political aspects of the
struggle in the far East as the war will
likely affect Great Britain. No great impor-
lance is attached TO the stories published
In Paris and elsewhere on the continent OF
alleged intrigues looking TO the coalition of
Russia, France and the belief
being that it is 10 the interest Of all the
powers to take steps that the struggle be
localized At the same time il is recog-
DiZed that in all three OF these countries
there is a very strong feeling against Great
Britain on account OF her alliance with
Japan. and, as Germany and France Joined
with Russia In 1895 against Japan, it would
be natural for Russia to seek similar as
sistance in her present difficulties. The
argument is therefore made that il be-
hooves Great Britain TO be prepared for
any and all eventualitieS.
Russian dispatches to the London press
record the rapid growth of feel
ing. According TO the Kien correspondent
Of the Standard many English boys have
been withdrawn from Russian schools Ow-
ing to the annOyances and insults 10 which
they were subjected, and there is evidence
in the restaurants and other public resorts
that the position of the British residents in
Kieff would be very dangerous should Great
Britain become involved in The Russo-Japan
issue.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-20
GERMANY TO POLICE ALL
THE CITIES OF SHAN-TUNG
viii Establish a Uniform System,
and Thereby Fasten Hold
on Province.
CHINESE ARE FAVORABLE

SHANGHAI. Feb. 19.-It is reported at
Wei-Hsien, the most important city in the
province of Shan-Tung. that Germany has
secured the right TO inaugurate a uniform
police system in all the cities of Shan-Tung.
The Chinese received the announcement IA
vorably.
BERLIN, Feb. 19.-In considering an item
in the Foreign Office budget providing 3d.
100000 for expenses in the far East, includ-
ing the maintenance of the German troops
at Kiao-Chow, Shan-Tung province and in
Chilli province, China, some OF the mem
bers of the Reichstag appropriations COM
mittee to-day objected to the expenses as
being an unnecessary burden. Foreign Sec
rotary Won Richthofen c0nhdentially COM
municated to the committee certain infor-
nation about far Eastern conditions, ana
he added in the public session that Ger
many had 1913 men. including noncom-
batants; Great Britain. 2,925; France, LIS;
Japan, 1881, and Italy, al men in China.
The present force in Chilli province. the
secretary explained, was really too weak
10 maintain internal order, while the 600
reserves in Kiao-Chau were a slender pre-
caution for the preservation OF the neutral
ity of that district. This was no time. ne
added, to weaken German representation
automatically or militarily in the far East.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-20
BOGUS CERTIFICATES
OF DEATH ISSUED
Coroner Believes He Is on Track
of Syndicate That Makes 1t
a Business.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 19.-Coroner
Dugan is certain that he is on the verge
of exposing and bringing to justice a gang
of cOnspirators who, he declares, have for
years made much profit by grinding out
spurious death certificates. making it an
easy matter to bury without suspicion any
human body, no matter under what circum-
stances death occurred.
To substantiate this claim Coroner Dugan
has a death certificate which he received
the other day in a manner that. to his mind,
leaves no doubt of the existence Of the syn
dicate. For some months an Investigation
has been going on. but so well were the
tracks covered ii seemed almost impossible
TO get proper proof. A short time ago.
under an assumed name. the coroner wrote
TO a member of the gang. stating that a
young girl had died i'm S~chuylkil county and
that he was DESTROYS of obtaining a certi-
fcate so that he could bury her without
arousing suspicion. a sum of money was
enclosed i'm the envelope and by return mail
ne received the bogus certificate.
Coroner Dugan refused TO state to-day
what steps ne had taken TO break uD the
syndicate, but il is stated that the princi-
pals are in Il position where il will not be
possible to escape the meshes or the law.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-20
TWO DEATHS RESULT
FROM DEADLY COAL GAS
Joseph B. Garfield and Swedish
Maid the Victims-Wife Pros
trated with Grief.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Feb. 19.-Asphyxi-
alton by coal gas from a furnace is be-
lieved to have been the cause of the
death of Joseph b. Garfield, superintendent
of the Garfield Rubber Company, and
his Swedish maid servant. whose bodies
were discovered in their sleeping rooms in
the Garfield residence, this city, to-day.
Mrs. Garfield apparently is suffering from
the effects Of gas inhalation.
Ar autopsy was performed on the bodies
of Mr.. Garfield and the maid servant late
this afternoon and several physicians who
assisted Medical Examiner Godfrey were
of the unanimous opinion that death had
been caused by a~sphyXiation. There was
no sign of poisoning in either body. Super
%intendent of Police Birmingham was mott
fed of the medical examiners report and
ne announced that so far as the police de-
partment was concerned the matter was
ended.
Tonight it is said that the condition of
Mrs. Garfield is quite serious. She is con-
scious only at periods.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-20

WASHINGTON, Feb. i9.-Forecast for
Saturday and Sunday:
Indiana-Fair on Saturday. Sunday fair
and warmer; fresh east to southeast winds.
Ulinois-Fair and warmer on Saturday
and Sunday; east to southeast winds, in
c~reasing in force.
Ohio-Fair on Saturday and Sunday, ex-
Cept snow fiurries in northeast portion;
warmer on Sunday: fresh north to north
east winds, becoming southeasterly and
brisk Sunday.
Kentucky and West Virginia-Fair on
Saturday. Sunday fair and warmer.
Lower Michige n-Fair on Saturday. Sun
day fair and warmer in south; snow and
warmer in north portions; winds becoming
southeasterly and increasing.
WiSconSin-Fair and warmer on Satur-
day Sunday partly cloudy, probably snow
In north portion; colder in west portions;
increasing south winds becoming north
westerly Sunday.
Iowa-Fair and warmer on Saturday.
Sunday fair; colder in north and west por-
ton.
Minnesota-Fair and warmer on Saturday.
sunday fair and colder, except snow in
northeast portions; brisk TO high south
winds, shifting 70 northwest.
Misunderstanding on Saturday.; warmer in
east portion Sunday fair, colder in north
west portion.
South Dakota-Fair on Saturday. Sunday
fair and colder.
North Dakota-Fair on Saturday: colder
IN west portion. Sunday fair.