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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-26
MISSIONARY CAMPAIGN
Under Direction of Missionary Workers
of the Presbyterian Church.

The greatest missionary campaign ever
undertaken by the missionary workers
of this city will begin on Wednesday
p. III. of next week, Jan. 2, 1907.
Miss Grace Curtis Glenn of Chicago, a
returnedl missionary from Japan will lead
in the movement. All those who are
interested in the upbuilding of Christ's
kingdom, at home and abroad, regard
less of church affiliation, are cordially
invited to attend this series of confer
ences. The following is the program:
Our motto: GO We into all the world
and preach the gospel to every creature.
Jesus.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-26
HOME AND VICINITY.

Mrs. o. G. Tuttle spent Xmas in Du
rand.
Mrs. c. ID. Bell went to Saginaw Wed
nesday.
Paul Delavan was in st. Louis We'd.
nesday.
Ammi and Harriet Lancashire were in
Saginaw Tuesday
HRS. W. T. Davies went TO Detroit
Tuesday to visit her sister Mrs. DR.. Alec
Smith.
Mrs. Anna A. Everden of st. Loui :
visited her niece, Mrs. Royal Hyde.
Tuesday.
Tom Talon Chas Gowan and Rev.
Pelley of Riverdale were visitors in town
Wednesday.
A new baby grand piano has been
placed in the college building for the
use of the vocal department.
Machinists Wanted-wanted thre
hrst-class general machinists; also Mill
ing Machine Hands. Address. e
Robert Aitken, Box p. I6 Toledo Ohio
Cash Sevy, of Clinton couny, has pur
chased the Blakeslee dray line and took
possession last Monday. Mr.. Sevy is a
brother-in-law of John Wight.
Mrs b. f. Toltschin of Los Angeles.
California, who has been visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs, III. +. Thompson,
returned to her home Tuesday.
Mrs. II. Russell, of Chilson, stopped
over night with her cousin, Mrs. S. w.
Case, Friday, on her way to visit relat-
ives in Hanover.
Mrs. DIR. John Kapp returned to her.
home in Ann Arbor Wednesday after an
extended visit with her brother, w. Il.
Pitt.
Prof. A. p. Cook, superintendent of
the Presbyterian Sunday school was the
recipient of beautiful chair Christmas
morning, the gift of members of the
school.
Miss George Cameron and Charles
Fletcher, of Elwell, were united in mar
riage Christmas day at the home of the /
bride. Rev. e. G. Pelley, of Riverdale
tied the knot.
Henry King, who has been attending
the Westminster school at Semsby.
Conn. and Elizabeth King, a student at
tarmington, Conn. returned to Alma
Friday and are enjoying the holiday sea-
'on with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis King of this city.
The Christmas supper served Satur-
lay evening to the members of the Pres
'yterian Sunday School will long be re-
nembered by all present. The table was
oaded with tempting viands and the tree
NIL of gifts for every one present. Over
90 sat down to the tables and enioyed ,
he spread prepared by the ladies of the
hurch,
The Christmas entertainment given
y the M. 4. church was attended by a
arge and appreciative audience and the
rec loaded with beautiful gifts. +. II.
'lapp, pastor and George Taylor, Su-
of che Sunday school were
ach presented with fine turkey.
From Saginaw to Owosso and Lansing.
nth branches to Alma and Dnrand. a
ew electric line will be built in a com-
arstively short time. The Saginaw.
wosso and Lansing Railway 90. has
cen Incorporated, under the steam rail- !.
~ act with 100000 csptisl.- Courier : !
earld. = ~, h5s
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-26

Dudley Mcpherson. forty-four years
OF age, died at his residence two miles
south and one mile east of town. sHe
bad Just returned from trip to Texas
where he had gone thinking the change
would be benificial TO his health, il
proved to be false hope however and
ne lived only few weeks after his re.
turn The funeral took place Sunday
at the residence and he was laid TO rest
in the st. Louis cemetery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-26

Herbet lven, only son of Mr.. and Mrs.
4. 7. Wood, OF this city, died Christmas
day at the Sauitarium in this city of acute
Brlghts disease. Herbert was born Feb.
ruary iirsj 1874 and was greatly loved bv
all whu knew him. Short rvices we-4
held tins morning at the home on Orch
ard Street by Rev Clapp and the remains
taken to Fulton Centre for burial.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-26
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our many friends
and neighbors for their kindness during
our late bereavement, also for the floral
offerings. Mas. N. r.. NrcHors
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-26
FAMILY TIES BROKEN.
several Deaths Occur in Alma During
the Holiday Season.

John Stuart died last Thursday aged
NIFTY seven years. The funeral was held
at the residence south of the sugar fact.
ory Saturday. Rev. Elder officiating
after which the remains were laid to
rest in Riverside cemetery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-26
CHURCH NOTICE.

United Brethren morning service at
1000 a. m. Sunday school li:l5. even
ing service 7:06 p. m. Prayer meeting
at 200 p. m. Wednesday evening. All
are welcome.
Aa' @. l. HAYWOOD, Pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-26
CARD OF THANKS

MIS-. johnson and family desire to
thank those who were SO kind during
theirI late bereavement IN the. loss of
husbs sAnd and father.
MRS JoHN JOHNSON AND FAMILY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-26
FARMERS INSTITUTE.
An Interesting Program for Thurs.
day and Friday. January
10th and 18th.
A LECTURE ON FORESTRY.
Prof Roth of Ann Arbor Will Give A
Stereoptican Lecture Thursday
Evening at $50.

John T. Swigart of this city is hustling
IN the interest of the Farmers Institute
to be held III this city Thursday and Fri
day. January nth and eth. The sessions
OF the institute will be held in the Opera
House and all our citizens will receive
cordial welcome. An exceedingly inter-
esting program has been arranged for
the occasion.
In addition TO the institute to be held
in ALMA. one day meetings we'll be held
in RiverdAle, January 7; Ashley, January
s; Sickles, January 9; Breckenridge, Jan
uary u. The following is the program
for The institute at Alma:
THURSDAY, JANUARY YIo-FoRENooN. I.
GAS Introductory remarks by VIM. T.
Pitt, President
Invocation by Rev. A. J. Fnnnell.
1000 The soil the Farmers Bank, M. l.,
Dean, Napoleon.
1880 Discussion led by lothian Allen.
II:oo Beans and how to grow them. w.
F. Raven, Brooklyn.
1900 Discussion led by r. c. Lake.
Ithaca.
AFTERNOON
100 Question box in charge of M. l..
Dean.
Music
1880 Corn and its culture, w. F. Raven.
400 Discussion led by Jos. Foster,
Pompeii.
2:3o Points in Potato growing. M. L.
Dean.
800 Discussion led by I. N. Cowdrey,
Ithaca.
$3.50 The school and the community,
DR.. Thomas o. Blaisdell.
400 Discussion led by Prof. Ellsworth,
Alma.
EVENING
Music
100 Does it pay? Mrs. F. ID. Saunder S,
7:3o The Laurel Crown, DIR Thos. c.
Blaisdell, of the NJ. A. c.
500 Steroptican Lecture on Forestry
by Prof Roth of Ann Arbor
Music
FRIDAY, JANUARY II--FoRENooN
GAS Good roads and how to have them,
w. F. Raven.
lo:I5 Discussion led by +. A Ely.
Io45 Fruits and its needs, NJ i Dean.
III5 Discussion led by VIM T. Pitt.
II:45 Business meeting of County In.
stitute Society, reports and election of
officers and other business.
AFTERNOON
100 Question box in charge of w. E.
Raven.
1880 Practical Poultry raising, M. L.
Dean.
200 Discussion led by Frank Brook
';3o Sugar beets and how to grow them
w. A. Bahlke.
800 Discussion led by T. S. Somerville.
go Care of the Dairy Herd, W. F. Raven
200 Discussion led by L. c. Hull.
WOMAN'S SECTION.
n THE METHODIST CHURCH., ALMA.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 1907.
irs. Charles Vandeventer, Ithaca, Chair
man.
irs. F. d. Saunders, Rockford, State
speaker.
rs Introductory remarks by Mrs. Chas.
Vandeventer.
rayer by Rev. f. H. Clapp
ong.
rs Household Hints, Mrs. +. D.
Saunders.
80 Discussion led by Mrs. E. H. Doane
[usic.
is Adjourn to General Session.
The music on the program will be in
large of the Misses MESSENGER
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-26

A series of missionary conferences and
addresses led by Miss Grace Curtis
Glenn, of Chicago, under the auspices
of the Missionary Workers of the Pres
byterian Church, Alma, Michigan.
JANUARY 2-I4, 1907.
Jan ?, Wednesday, $3.50 p. m.,
Parlor Conference with Mrs. Lancashire.
Jan. ?, Wednesday, 1880 p. m,
{. +. Conference at Pastors Home
Jan. 5, Thursday, 2:5o p. m,
Parlor Conference with Mrs. Ewing.
Jan. 4, Friday, 500 p. m,
Mems Conference al Presbyterian Church
Topic: Missions and World Politics.
Jan 8, Sunday, 700 p. NJ,
Annual Praise Service of Woman's Mis-
sionary Society, Presbyterian Church.
Jan. s, Tuesday, 30 p. m,
Parlor Conference with Mrs. Suydam.
Jan. 9, Wednesday, GAS p. m,
Missionary Address-College Chapel.
Jan. 10, Thursday. 3 to S p. M,
Conference with Students at Wright Hall
Jan. IL, Friday, AIS p. m.
Conference with Student Volunteer Band,
in Phi Phi Room.
Jan. IL, Saturday, GAS to s p. m.,
Reception for Miss Glenn at Wright Hall
Jan. IS, Sunday, $3.50 p. ni.,
Address on Mission Study before Y. NJ. !
c. A. and Y. w. c. A., College Chapel.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-26

p, w. Creaser went 70 Merrill We'd,
nesdak on business connected With his
farm t\here
New-York tribune., 1906-12-02
DIR. LYMAN MISSING.
Promoter Quits Pasadena, CAL. and
Police Are Puzzled.

Los Angeles Dec. 1.-Dr J. Grant Lyman VINO
was indicted in Goldfield on a charge OF en-
bezzlement In connection with the sale of mining
stocks disappeared from Pasadena to-day and
cannot be found by the police.
Sheriff White received a request from 6her1n
Brawley, of Goldfeld, at 1:45 a. m. to-day to
arrest LYMAN A deputy was sent to Pasadena,
but when he arrived Lyman had already been
apprised over the telephone by reporter OF his
Indictment and had left the hotel before 3
o'clock. In an electric car for Los Angeles. He
left his baggage with no instructions to for-
ward It. and no mail address.
Dr. J. Grant Lyman. whose concern, the union
securities Company, has got him into trouble with
the authorities at Goldfeld, New, has maintained
an Office In this city at No. q William street. He
visited Il from time to time and kept clerk there
who received mail addressed to the Union Securi-
ties Company. The place closed yesterday ana
postmen said that nobody had been there for sew
eral days.
In 1901 DR.. Lyman bought g seat on the STOCK
Exchange and was launching out In business AT
No 81 Broadway when the IEternat tional Zinc Com
pany, of which he the chief stockholder'
came "cropper." A committee OF stockholders
was formed and applied to the Stock Exchange
for an investigation OF Lyman's connection with
the zinc company. The governing committee
thought 1t had the power to take up the arfair
officially, but DR.. Lyman after sold his seat.
having been a member of the Exchange for only
two months, and went to Europe. Later he re-
turned and disappeared from public view after
statement that he heavy loser by the failure
of the company
New-York tribune., 1906-12-02
FIGHT ON WAY TO OPERA.
Lazcyer,s Breaking Negroes Vase
Causes Encounter.

Carleton c. Williams, a lawyer, or NO AZ
North Portland avenue. Brooklyn. and EDWARD
b oliver Negro porter. of No 516 West hoth
street, were locked upNlast night In the Ten
derloin police station for engaging IN hand TO
hand argument IN Broadway.
Williams got on a Broadway surface car on
his way 20 the opera On the same car was
Oliver, who was carrying two glass vases. which
he said were worth $40 each By accident WILL
Jams broke one of them Although he said he
offered TO pay for the damage. words followed.
and heated argument was kept up all the way
uptown
When Williams started to leave the car he
says the Negro hit him. He seized oliver and
threw him off the car. Then followed a lively
encounter, with ever increasing crowd as
witness. The fight finally terminated by
the arrival of the police. who took both men TO
the Tenderloin police station. There Williams
repeated his offer to pay, but Oliver demanded
an apology. Upon Williams's refusal to make
one both men were locked UP for the night
New-York tribune., 1906-12-02
BREAKS LEG IN BRIDGE RUSH.
Woman's Foot Caught Between Car and
Platform at Manhattan Terminal.

While getting on a Brighton Beach elevated
train at the Manhattan end of the Brooklyn
Bridge during the rush hour last night Miss
Mary Whaley, of No. 4o7 Bainbridge street.
Brooklyn, broke her left leg Just above the ankle
A largo crowd was rushing to get In the train
at the time. The woman's foot slipped between
the car and the station platform. Her scream
Of pain caused mild panic among other women
in the crowd.
= great crowd collected and Miss Whaley was
helped out Of her perious position by several
men She was carried to the Bridge hospital.
and there she begged to be sent to her home in
i'll at home. and she did not want to be taken
TO hospital, fearing that the news OF the acct
dent would make her mother worse She
sented TO go to the hospital. however, upon the
ambulance surgeons urging. She dictated
note to her mother telling her of the accident
New-York tribune., 1906-12-02
4 NOTEMBER SURPLUS.
Government Receipts Enceeded E.r-
penditures 81 279 .99f.

Washington. Dec. 1.-The monthly statement OF
the government receipts and expenditures shows
that for November the total ieceipts $50 602 sS
and the expenditures s4S 800 S0T. making a surplus
for the month of S2l9.s9l and for the months
OF the fiscal year surplus of sl4T76Ooo. One year
ago the figures for the months showed
deficit of s12.762,0OO
For the last month the receipts from customs
amounted TO s2o31.3Z7 from internal revenue to
*2is6oSi2 and from miscellaneous sources to SAs2o.
s2S The expenditures on account of the War De-
partrnent show an increase OF about 900 200 and
decrease of sa2S4 on account the navy is shown.
There was an Increase OF 1900 900 In expenditures
on account of tho Panama Canal
New-York tribune., 1906-12-02
FIRE ENGINE IN CRASH.
Hits Coupe in AnszCer1ng False
I4la,m-Driver's Close Shapc.

While responding to false alarm last night
the engine OF Fire Company l. which Is sta
toned In Both street, near Sixth avenue. crashed
into a coupe at 28th street and Broadway, over
turning II and throwing the driver several feet
Having an almost clear passage. the driver OF
tho fire engine drove down Broadway from Both
street at a rapid pace Captain Callagin was
blowing the whistle continuously, and carriages
and automobiles drew up to one side OF the
street to allow the engine and tender TO pass.
As the engine wes approaching 26th street
coupe drove in front OF it. AT first 1t is said,
the driver stopped. but started again almost
directly IN FRONT Of the engine.
The driver of the engine tried TO swerve his
horses to one side, but could not and the pole
smashed into the carriage. upsetting It,
New-York tribune., 1906-12-02
Silver.

The total number of ounces of gold produced was
4265.742 and the commercial value of the silver
produced was $S4 221, ,976.
The most important change in gold production is
shown by Alaska. which advances from $3.50 800
IN 1904 to sl 500 in 1895 Colorado shows an in
crease from S4 500 in 1904 to $701 100 in 1906
due to freedom from labor troubles. Nevada shows
gain from 81 500 In 1904 to s5 in 1906 and
a gain in silver from 1855 100 5S63 500 fine ounces
The Director of the Mint says that Nevada will
show for 1906 much larger gain in both gold and
silver. and that the state will be likely make a
contest for first place producer of the precious
metals. The total output of silver Is about 15OO 900
ounces under that of the previous year, the
heaviest three producers Colorado Montana and
Utah--al showing decline
The Director OF the Mint has also completed his
compilation of official returns on the production
of gold and silver in the world for 1885, and gives
the following figures:
New-York tribune., 1906-12-02
WORSHIP IN FRANCE.
Rules Governing Services after Do
ccmber II Laid Dorr7l.

Pss4a Dec IN BRAND. Minister OF PUBLIC
Instruction, has addressed a circular to tho pre-
eects ,ustructing them es TO the conditions under
which public worship may be carried on after
December IL the date which the Law OF
Associations goes into effect He explains that
is CONGREGATIONS default In the formation OF as
ecctations religious services VIII come under tho
law Of 1881 az public meetings, but that as SER
vices differ In many points from meetings 1t Ii
the duty OF the projects other authorities TO
sdapt the law where Il Is necessary. in order
to facilitate in every way the carrying Of
services and notably the clause of the law by
which previous notice of an intended meeting is
sxacted. The circular says one notice stating
Rod.
On the subject OF buildings, the circular says
these shall be divided into two classes, the first
belonging TO the state or local authorities. the
second belonging TO ecclesiastical establish
nlents. If not taken by associations before the
expiration OF the delay allowed by law. Those
local authorities, and those of the second are to
be sequestrated until the government decree de-
Gliding TO whom they shall be HANDED over ls
ISSUED. The authorities cannot under any pre-
text close assign buildings OF either class TO
any other than that OF public worship. car
ried on in conformity with the law Of 1881.
Referring to the clergy the circular says they
are merely occupants OF churches, ana without
any legal rights. and cannot claim any dues, eX-
cept oTertories made during services. On the
the circular says that these not directly
connected with public worship the authorities
have the right TO dispose Of Them subject to
certain conditions. or TO lease them TO the clergy
New-York tribune., 1906-12-02
JAPAN NOT AGITATED.
Confident That President Roosevelt
WM Settle School CONTROVERSY.

Washington. Dec. Japan has every conf
dence that President Roosevelt will adjust the
Japanese Californian school controversy entirely
to the satisfaction Of both nations. Feeling this
confidence. Japan has ceased to be sgitated over
tho situation The Japanese newspapers arc
emphaticaIly moderate In all their notices Of tho
affair, and. so far as the Japanese nation is
concerned. there Is absolutely no reason for the
revival Of the newspaper notoriety In this coun-
try"
The Associated Press was authorized to-day to
quote the japanese Embassy as stated above.
It was further said that there were no new
DEVELOPMENTS in the situation of any character;
that the affair in the hands Of President
Roosevelt and his willingness and ability to act
were entirely relied upon.
London. Dec 1-President Rooseveit's solution Of
the California school difficulty is awaited with the
greatest interest and some anxiety here. The Lon
Don papers being regaled with tonal state
nents made by recent arrivals on the Pacific Coast
from the Far East, suggesting the possibility of
the gravest complications, even wa$. The forth
coming message of President Roosevelt to Con-
gress therefore, is awaited with even greater IN
terest than usual.
Paris. Dec. 1--Great interest is manifested hers
in the situation growing out Of the exclusion OF
japanese children from the public schools OF San
Francisco. Soms Of the French newspapers take a
most alarming view of the affair, owing to the
sensational statements cabled representing recent
arrivals from the Far East saying that clash
between Japan and the United States is inevitable
The Japanese Legation to-day issued reassurins
note. declaring that the paroxysm OF popular anger
represented as raging in Japan was greatly sxas-
gerated. and saying:
countrymen be permitted TO enjoy the rights
local conditions and have the fullest Confidence in
the ability of the Washington government to ar
range with California for a recognition of
rights. There is thought OF The best proof
that the situation is not regarded being grave
is the fact that the legation here has received
any cable messages on the subject Had Toxic
been preparing TO make demonstration to do
anything of international Importance the legation
would have received warning Instructions
New-York tribune., 1906-12-02
FRIEND SAVES SONG COMPOSER.
Milton Wellings, Formerly Well Known,
Found Near Starvation.

London, Dec. Milton Wellings. the COM
poser, whose songs were popular q score Of
years ago has been rescued from starvation
by a friend who accidentally found him in a
cheap lodging house, after WeIlings had spent
his last cent for a nights shelter. The musi-
clan was ruined by the sO-called music pi-
rates who recently were driven out of busi-
ness by I. P. OConnor's Musical Copyright bill.
Milton Welings, composer. author and teacher
Of singing, was born in 1850 and was the ED
est son of Joseph Wellings, of Soho Park, staf-
fordshire. He was educated by private tutors,
and among the songs which he composed were
Some Day" Golden Love" "At the Ferry. -
Dreaming" This Is Ny Dream" "Yo Lah"'
and Honey, Dear"
New-York tribune., 1906-12-02
URITICIsE MIR. cARNEGIE's SPEECH.
Some London Papers Take Exception to His
Remarks About Recruiting in Scotland

London. Dec. L-Exoeption is taken in some
of the afternoon papers here to-day to the state
r1ents made by Andrew Carnegie at the banquet
Of the St Andrews Society in New York last
night regarding the decline OF recruiting In
Scotland "The Pail Mall Gazette" heads its
comment, IAN Alien Insult" and says that even
# true "it is the worst of manners IN an alien
who elects 10 make frequent OF British hos
pitality TO make II the subject Of public rejoio-
ing"
Sir Mortimer Durands vigorous rebuke" Of
Mr.. Carnegie on the same occasion Is applauded
by the press.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-02
TEXAS TO INVESTIGATE,
Charges against Senator Bailey to
90 Before Legislature.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune !

Austin. Tex. Dec. 1.-The postponement Of the
custer suit of the state against the Waters
Pierce Oil Company until March Will not pre-
vent the evidence which Attorney General
Davidson has in regard to Senator Bailey's con-
nection with that company from becoming pub
lio before that time.
It Is said that the will be investigated
by the Legislature which meets in January,
and that the evidence possessed by ths Attorney
Generals department will be reviewed. A eau
Gus of the anti Bailey Legislators will be held
this month to agree upon the man to be nomi-
mated In opposition to Mr.. Bailey. Governor
elect Campbell and Cone Johnson are mentioned.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-02
DR.. LYMAN's sECRErAY ON BAIL.
Additional Complaints To Be Filed by Com
planning Witness-Misuse of Mails One.

Goldfeld, New. Dec. 1.-E. II. Latirner, secre-
tary Of the Union Securities Company, of which
DR.. Gage Lyman was the general manager. who
was arrested yesterday. to-day pleaded not
guilty and was admitted to bail.
B. F. scheftels. of Chicago. who Is the COM
planning witness, to-day said that additional
complaints would be fled, Of which would be
in the United States court on g. charge OF mis-
using the mails. Meantime, under authority of
a warrant issued by Justice Solomon, officers
searching the records of the Union Securi-
ties Company for evidence.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-02
WILL REFUSE TO RESIGN.
Cuban Moderates Plan Reply to Er-
pected Request to DO SO.

Havana. Dec. 1.-The leaders of the Moderate
party. expecting that Governor Magoon would
request the designations Of the Senators and
congressman at the conference which Is to take
place at the palace tomorrow. met to-day ana
decided on a plan of action. proposition to
ignore the invitation to attend the conference
was voted down, and 1t was decided unanimously
TO go to the palace tomorrow and refuse TO
resign should the Governor request the Cuban
Senators and Deputies to do so.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-02
GERMANY AND SOUTH AMERICA.

Berlin, Dec. I'm answer TO reports published
abroad that Germany objected to the South
American republics taking part in the interna-
tional peace conference at The Hague, it is
officially stated that when President Roosevelt
proposed to postpone the conference to 1907 be-
cause of the Pan-American Congress at Rio
Janiero, Germany the first country to agree
states.