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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-16
UNWILLING SURVIVOR
TELLS OF SUICIDE PACT
Defaulter From Cleveland Says
He and Girl Twice Took
Morphine.
fay Associated Press,

HARTFORD. CONN, Nov 15.-
The grnesome tale OF suicide pact
the fulflment of which cost the life OF
Blanche Ferguson of Washington, and
nearly that of her companion, Fred
J. Reid. OF Cleveland. was told today
by Reid at a hearing before the chief
of police.
Though the couple had known each
other only two weeks, they had made
two attempts 10 die, according 10
Red The night of their arrival here
they drank the contents of rhial OF
morphine This being without the de-
sired effect Reid had the bottle re-
filled and the couple spent their last
money in decorating their death cham
Der with white flowers, then they
drank the mixture and lay down To
sleep what they hoped would be their
last sleep. The girl never awoke.
Reid was saved by prompt medical
attention.
CHASTITY white and emaciated from
the effect of the drug. Reid deni,c
today that he handed the poison TO
the girl He helped himself and she
did the same. he declared AS re-
suit of the story told by Reid. the
police say it is their belief that he
was prompted 10 make an attempt up
on his life by remorse and because he
had used money belonging to his en-
rloyer This money. according 20
Reid was to be used In paying work
men under him in Cleveland. a dozen
of whom were TO have received a
weeks pay each
The body of the woman was sent
to relatives at La Plata, Md, today
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-16
SECRET SERVICE MEN
LAND C0UNTERFElTERS
Twelve Hundred Bogus Two Dollar
Bits Found on One
Italian.
fBy Associatei Press. !

NEW YORK. Nov. 15.-By the ar
rest of IL italians here today United
States secret service men and the
italian squad of the New York police
think they have rounded up the lead
ers of band which has trahlcked for
AT least a year in large amount Of
counterfeit money made in Palermo,
Italy. and circulated in America.
The prisoners. who were taken In
raids upon several Italian shops and
homes in Harlem. include Giuseppe
Morello. in whose lodgings were found
seven alleged black hand" letters
written to him by merchants in New
Orleans and returned, the police be-
lieve by merchants who met them
and paid money. d.
Pasquial Vasi. another az the men,
had in his possession 1900 counter
felt two dollar bills.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-16
PETITIONS OR NEGROES.
Attorney Will Ask Governor to Com
mute Death Sentences.
Associated Press.b


ALEXANDRIA. VA, Nov 1.-two
pet tions will be presented to Cover
nor Swanson at Richmond tomorrow
by Attorney Lewis II. Machen. one
asking that the. death sentence OF
the three negroes convicted of the
murder of Walter F. Schultz, the Chi
cago artist. be commuted to life I'M
prisonment and the other asking that
their electrocuiion be postponed until
after the trial of Henry Smith, who
turned states evidence, which will be
heard at the December term of court.
The negroes are Calvin Jones. SEN
tened to die Friday next, and Rich
ard Pines and Eugene Dorsey. sem
fenced to die week apart following
the execution of Johnson.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-16
O|SPOSES OF NEGROES
CASE IN SIX HOURS
Staunton Court Sentence
PrisonertO Die for Brutal As
sauItUpOn Little Girl.
CRv Associated Press.l

STAUNTON. VA. Nov. 15.-Clifton
Breckenridge. a negro. 90 years old.
will die in the electric chair on De-
ccmhsr Il for repeated assaults on
the six-year-old daughter OF Jailer
G.. a. Hutchinson.
BreckenTidge wss ~trusiy- around
the Jail He silcnced the child by
threats TO take her away where she
would not see hes mother II she told
anything.
Judge Held had a Special grand
jury summoned and inside Of SIX
hours TODAY the man was indicted.
tried and sentenced. He pleaded not
guilty. brt was convicted on his own
statements. The child's condition IS
serious 4 lynching was narrowly
averted AZ the time Of the assaults.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-16
BIB TO Be ASSISTANT
TO ATTORNEY GENERAL
Louisa Man Slated For Job Samuel
Kelly. Of Richmond, Expected
TO Get.
ESPECIAL to The DAILY Pressl

tSiccihi 10 rue lpelly fIesSt.
RICHMOND. VA Nov. 1o.-Former
State Senator W. r. Bib. of Louisa.
has neen selected by Judge Samuel W.
Williams. the attorney general elect.
Ia be his assistant. succeeding Col.
Robert Catlett.
This announcement viii create sur
prise throughout the State. II had
been understood that Samuel Kelly. OF
Richmond. was 20 be the assistant at
tcrney general and 10 ono Is more
surprised perhaps than Kelly himself.
IL is known that while the Richmond
lawyer has heard nothing from Judge
Williams since the election. he fully
expected TO be appointed
Bibb was in Richmond this morning
aud argued a case before the Supreme
Court Of Appeals and while here he
made the announcement.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-16
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. TUESDAY. NOVEMBER ls. 1899.
LABOR LEADERS DENIED
FURTHER TIME BY COURT
Notice Of Appeal From Contempt Sen
tence Must be Given Before
Saturday.
nv Assoclated Pressl |.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Nov b.
The Court OF Appeals of the District
Of Columbia today denied an appaca-
lion made by counsel for Samuel Com
pers. John Mitchell end Frank Nor
risen. OF the American Federation OF
Labor. sentenced TO jail for contempt
for stay in the issuance of the man
date to the Supreme Court OF the
District Of Columbia until January .
1910.
Unless notice OF an appeal is given
before next Friday night the mandate
will be handed down next Saturday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-16
OR. ELLIOTT MUST HANG.
Georgia Prison Commission Refuses
70 interfere.

ATLANTA. CA. Nov. i5.-The
Georgia Prison Commission today &c
fused 10 reopen the case 81 Dr. }.
". Elicit. SENTENCED 20 hang Tor the
murder Of George L. Rivers. CT IA
Grange. Ca. Tut who was rcspited
after be- attempted 10 commit suicide
in his cen ty swalloving a quantity
OF hi-chloride a mercury.
Unless the governor interfcres Fl
Hott viii be executed next Friday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-16
New Sailings Announced.
INV Associated Press.i

BOSTON, MAINE. Nov. 15.-To
help move the immense quantity of
cotton now being brought from the
south. the addition of three sailings
per week from Savannah was an
nounced today by the Ocean Steam
ship Company. Under the new sched-
ule the company viii bring north
about 10000 bales of cotton weekly.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-16
LAW CONSTITUTIONAL
IN II. S. TERRITORIES
in Regard TO Employers Liza
biiity Act.
iNv Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Nov. To-
The employers liability law of 1906
was today declared to be constitu-
States and the District of Columbia
by the Supreme Court OF the United
States. despite the fact that more
than year ago this law was declared
10 be unconstitutional when applied
to the states.
The question arose in suit for
damages for the death of an employee
named Gutierrez on the Ell Paso a.
Northeastern Railroad in New Mexico
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-16
NImbus Easy Winner.
(By Assoclared press.

CINCINNATI. OHIO, Nov. h.
Nimbus won the feature race at La
tonia today in easy fashion from q
fair field. The card was a poor one
and form somersaults were frequent.
Sir Crmonde IN the first race was the
only other winning favorite. Three
horses as good as 10 to 1 won.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-16
Feeling Aroused by Denial of
Stay in Contempt Cases.
ADJOURN TO WASHINGTON?
Many Delegates Take Seriously sug-
gestion That Body Follow Leaders
to Capital When They Go to APP
pear in Court.
(By Associated Prsss.l

TORONTO, ONT, Nov. 15.-Just
as the convention Of the American
Federation of Labor was about 10 ad-
journ for the day. a telegram was re-
ceived from Washington announcing
that the stay asked for by the attor-
neys for President Gompers. Vice
President Mitchell and Secretary Nor
rison in the prscee dings against them
FOR contempt OF court had been denied
by the Court Of Appeals for the Dis
trict CT Columbia.
President GOmpeTs was plainly sur
prised and as he read the message
TO the convention the delegates sat in
silence as though cazed BY the court $
action.
That means that the resources OF
the lawyers have been exhausted.
doesn't it, asked one OF the dele
gates
The chair is not in a position 10
state. replied President Gompers-
Then as he read the message stating
the mandate goes down Saturday
morn.ug the faces o. him
self and hi fellow officers betrayed
the anxiety under which they we're
iabcfinE.
Not Certain About Appeal.
4 telegram signed by the three de-
PENDANTS was at once dispatched 10
their counsel in Washington asking
when IL would be necessary for them
to put in an appearance in order 10
avoid forfeiting their bail bonds.
which amount 70 $4,000 and stating
that they would like to remain in To-
ronio until the close OF the convcn-
fiou Saturday evening.
q am net certain whether unGer
the Law Of the District a. Columbia
We can appeal eaid MT. Gompers
after adjournment. But Il We do 20.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-16
CASH BOOKS MISSING
Extent of WARMERS Shortage
May Never Be Known.
INDICTED ON TWO COUNTS
Grand Jury Returns Charge Against
Prisoner Only in Connection With
Latest Known Theft-Mysterious
Woman Called to Testify.
by Associated Prcss. ,

CINCINNATI. OHIO. Nov b.
Charles l.. Warmer formerly local
treasurer OF the Big Four Railroad,
was indicted today on charges Of
g;and larceny and cmbezzlement in
the amount OF 5000 to each count.
While $543.000 is known TO have been
stolen frcm the railroad. il develops
today that the compaEy's cash books
prior to 1895 have disappeared and
that il will never be possible TO tell
the fCn amount Ct the defaIcation.
The comparatively small amount
on which Warmer was indicted rep
resents the latest known theft.
Amazing Figures Presented.
Amazing figurts were presented to-
dag. showing the progress OF the
theffs for the last FIVE years. The
shortage thus estimated amounts 10
something mere thar SsS.00O for 1905.
1906 and 1867. and 10 $4,000 in 1905.
and So 600 in 1919.
The total ior FIVE years reaches
sg22. 200.
o. IN : sum Warmer says he paid
ssOc a month 20 Zach Of two persons
in the form Of b;acSmail The rsst.
he alleges. he lest in speculation. Try
ing % replace his thefts.
Mrs. Fesd Before Jury.
The most Interesting rerson 20 ap-
pear before the grand jury today wss
Mrs Jeanette Stewart Ford. whose
connection With the case Is stiii
shredded IN mystery. Mrs. Fesd de-
cisrcd that she rad said nothing TO
tn grand Jurors beyond the indeh-
mite statements which she has al
ready msdc public.
After he grand jery had adjourned
fer the day Prosecutor Hunt. an
nrunced that Warmer would Be sum
moned a. q witness 70 give evidence
against the persons whom he accuses
Of blackmail
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-11-16
Presidert stnI HopefuI.

President Earring. q the Chic.
Milwaukee g. 81. PaHl Railroad. de-
ciincd to say mere than-that the men
are just IS safe now as they we're
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Not Certain About Appeal.

Continued OF Fourth PaFeJ
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THE WEATHER.

Fair In east, rain In west
portion Tuesday: Wednesday,
rain; light variable winds
Shifting TO east.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-28
Alma College
Interesting items taken from the
newsy Albanian.
Exhibitions To Burn.

Friday and Saturday evenings
there will be doings, the Junior
and Sophomore exhibitions being
the chief drawing cards. OF course
the big event OF each evening will
Re the spread, the oratory and
debating being a mere formality
necessary to be gotten over with,
before the really practical things,
such as sandwiches, coffees, ice
cream and cake, etc, etc, can be
looked into. In order to induce a
goodly company at each perform
ance the respective committees
have decided to issue rations to
every one who has the courage to
come. This statement, however,
IS unofficial.
The program on Friday evening
will include orations by Miss Bond
Messrs Chapel, WhIttemore, Nelson,
Carson and McComb. Besides
this the music school will
lend hand-and perhaps a voice
to create an enjoyable evening.
After the feast of knowledge and
music comes the feast of good
things. Saturday evenings pro-
gram will take the form of a de-
bate, upon the question, Resolved,
That organized labor is justified in
its use of the boycott. The afflrma-
tive team includes the able speakers
Mr.. Lindley, Miss Dykes and Mr.
Call. The negative Mr.. Koefgen,
Miss Hood and Mr.. Graves. These
teams stood highest in the series
of debates held in class and the
exhibition will decide the final
supremacy. And after all this
frivolty comes another good spread.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-28

Regular work was begun by the
candidates for the track and base
ball team during the past week.
Capt. Chapel of the track team
led party of dozen or more
men on a cross-country run Wed
nesday, and this will be continued
whenever weather permits.
Saturday morning Coach Car
rithers began instructing the base
ball men and will hold regular
practice in the gym until spring
vacation.
The boys are handicapped in
basket ball because they haven't
larger floor, and are not allowed
the use of the gymnasium for prac-
tee only three times a week. Plans
for securing the Sanitarium gym
nasium for basket ball games have
been fruitless so they will have to
contend themselves with and make
the best of present conditions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-28
SLIDES ONE OVER

The college basketball team So
journed TO Mt. Pleasant Friday
afternoon expecting a hard game
with the Normal five, and were not
mistaken in their anticipations.
After two halves of twenty minutes
each of the hardest kind of fighting
the score was announced as 25 to
30 with the balance in favor of the
Normals.
Defeat was sore disappointment
as the players were confident of
victory. Indeed the team showed
reversal of form, which was due
partly to the largeness of the Nor
NAL floor, which fully covers twice
as much space as our own. Defeat
was due to lack of team work and
Campbell's failure at free throws
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-28

from fouls, getting only three
chances out of eight. Alma's guards,
Phillips and kefgen, had TO take
care of three men most OF the time,
and though they played hard
lgame odds were against them.
Hoben did well in a scoring way,
getting seven baskes from field
throws, several OF which were from
near the. center of the court.
AT times the Alma team outplay-
ed their opponents and clearly
showed that they could cage the
ball better, but again they seemed
to be lost on the large floor and
team work was lacking.
For Mt. Pleasant Capt. Stickles
and Lance starred. The Normals
used long passes almost the
length of the field to good advan-
tage. They showed considerable
Improvement over their form of a
week ago, and ought to be given
credit for their good showing.
Physical Director Dryer Of Sagl-
nav Y. M. c. A. officiated and was
most satisfactory to both sides.
The Mt. Peasant Athletic Asso-
citation had planned a pleasant
program for the evening, as it was
the dedication of their new gymna-
stun. The Normal boys played
the Alma team, and the Normal
girls the Flint Mutes' team, after
which was a private party under
the direction of the athletic COM
mittee.
The local team was not allowed
TO enjoy the pleasures of the even
ing, but were compelled by the
"Powers that be" to hurriedly leave
after their game to catch the early
train so as not to be away from
home over night.
Alma Mt. Pleasant
Fraker Capt r. F. Finch
Campbell LIE. Stickles Capt.
Hoben G. Lance
keigen r. G. Crawford
Phillips L. G. Mccarthy.
Final Score--Mt. Pleasant 80;
Alma IS; goals from field, Craw-
ford (2); Lance CO..; Stickles (o)i
Hoben az; Campbell (2); Phillips
(2); Kefgen CD. Goals from fouls;
Stickles four out of 8, Campbell
out of 9, Hoben out of 2. Referee
-Dwyer, Saginaw.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-28
SUMNER

Mrs. and Mrs. c. A. Button were call
ed to Lowell last week 10y the death OF
his sister-in-iaw.
Mrs. Lot Ferris has returned from
Cleveland. Ohio, where she was visiting
her daughter. Clara.
Katy Lavoy returned 70 her home
Saturday, after visiting at the home OF
her parents, Mr. and Mrs Forquer.
Jesse milford is putting up ice for
Mr. Ernst, the new landlord.
DIR. Graham and wife visited at Lee
Townsend's, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Huffman Of Evart, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Sandals of Alma, visite 1
at Dick Langs, Tuesday.
The w. {. M. B. railroad social at the
Maccabee hall last Thursday evening,
was well attended The Japenese booth
with its tea and fortune teller, was one
of the main features. The ice cream
booth also did well with Miss Nellie
Sperry serving ice cream, coffee, and
doughnuts. Proceeds were slO.65.
Mrs. Story, who has been sick, is inn
proving.
The Happy Ten will give dancing
party at the Maccabee hall, Thursday
evening, Jan. rs, the new orchestra
furnishing the music.
Lulu Havens of Elwell, is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. III. o. Church.
Miss Hayden, the assistant teacher,
taught only Monday and Tuesday of
last week on account of chicken pox.
Mr.. Skinner has gone to Newberry to
visit his grandson, Harry Skinner and
family.
Mr.. Sol Mangus. who has been con-
fined to the house so long, is able to be
out again.
Word just came to Mr.. Forquer that
Jack johnson at Riverside had burned
out. Miss Carrie Thompson is caring
for the post office during his absence.
Lucy Parr called on Mrs. Sperry,
Monday afternoon.
Jack Klees was in town Monday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-28
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS MEET.
And Discuss Plans For The incorporation
Of Michigan Cities.

A meeting of the various civic or
ganizations in the state. which was
called to consider the general act to
be passed bv the present legislature
for the incorporation of cities was
held in Detroit Saturday. Hon. Law
ton L. Hemans of Mason. was chosen
chairman and Chas. IT. SAWYER OF
Detroit. was made secretary of the
organization.
After discussing the objects Of the
organization the following PROPOSE
lions were adopted. as suggestive OF
the features that should be incor-
porated In the general act
There should be no dissemination or
classification of cities This important
matter was very nearly overlooked.
but was brought before the conference
by Delegate F. F. Ingram and passed
without dissent
Recognizing cities already incor-
porated and continuing In force pres
emit charter provisions until they are
lawfully changed or repealed.
Providing for the Incorporation
of new cities and designating the
method for framing. adopting and
amending city charters
Regarding New Charters.
New or revised charters should be
framed by a lawfully elected commits
sion of not. less than nine members
and such additional members as may
be determined by the local authorities,
such additional members to be elected
in the same manner as those first des-
ignated.
Amendments to city charters may
be proposed either bv q commission
chosen, as in case of new charter.
or by the city legislative body act
ing on their own motion or upon
petition. All charters and amend
ments thereto must be submitted for
ratification to the vote of the electors.
Prescribing the power of eminent
domain and the method Of. its exercise.
Requiring each CITY and village to
make estimates and annual appropria-
tions for municipal purposes.
"Placing limit upon the borrow
ing powers of cities and villages.
Providing a uniform system for
levy and collection of taxes and
limiting the rate of taxation for
municipal purposes.
Installing as rapidly a. possible q
uniform avstem Of accounting and
public reports In all cities In the
state.
Providing for an executive head
and legislative body, all TO be elected
by the people.
New or revised charters or amend
ments to charters shall be filed with
the secretary Of state after being prop
erly certified.
"Generallv laws should provide for
the method of annexation or con soli-
dation of new TERRITORY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-28

Vocal duet--Rhea Seaman and Cecil
Phillips.
Music on phonograph-H. o. Church.
Report of Farmers Institute-W. N.
Baldwin.
Select reading. Don't be a Knocker,"
&C. A. Button.
A good recipe for lively grange-P.
A. klees.
select reading from President Roose-
velt's message-J. l.. Seaman.
The program for the next meeting
will consist Of music, quotations from
Michigan history and discussions SO let
everyone try to be present. There will
be arrangements made for Valentine
social TO be held Feb. IL.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-28
GRANGE NOTES.
SUMNER GRANGE NO. 1913.

SUMNER GRANGE NO. 1913.
Met in regular session at the Maccabee
hall, Saturday evening, Jan. %, with
eleven officers and thirty members pre-
sent. Worthy Master Klees appointed
Bros. Ira Hunt, steward, and Homer
Hunt, gatekeeper.
Bros. John Seaman, Thomas Lang,
J. p. Warren acted as finance committee
and settled with the secretary aud
treasurer. They reported s37.l9 in the
treasury. Sister Alice Seaman was in
stalled as lecturer and Brother Ovid
Seaman as assistant steward. Two
applications for membership. Flossie
Seaman, Maggie Church and c. Button
as committee to report on same at the
next meeting.
The, following committees were ,ap-
pointed for the ensuing year Execu-
tive, Brothers Thomas Lang, H. c. Sea-
man and j. p. Warren; finance, Brothers
J. L. Seaman, c. n. Black and w. j.
Kneer; charity, Sisters Mollie Butler,
c. A. Button and Nettie Schlappi
womans work, Sister Emma Philips,
Isadore Lang and Flossie Seaman; en-
tertainment, Sisters Carrie Thompson,
Lottie Forquer and Inins Lang.
The program was to be volunteer
one and each member tried TO help the
lecturer to the best of their ability. The
program given was as follows;
Song. 1.-The Wild Bird"-The grange.
Roll call-Quotations and stories by
all.
Penny march, 81 cents.
Vocal solo-Innis Lang.
Select reading-Mrs. Schlappi.
Recitation--Ray Seaman.
Recitation, "Papa's Letter"-Carrie
Thompson.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-28
ORDER FOR PUBLICATION.

STATE OF MICHIGAN, the Probate Court
for the County of Gratiot
AT a session of said court. held at the Probate
Office in the village of Ithaca, in said county,
on the 9th day Of January, A. D., 1909.
Presentation. Isaac ). Seaver, Judge OF Pro
bate.
In the matter of the estate Of Polly Kellog,
deceased.
Minerva Dodge having filed in said court her
petition praying that said court adjucate and
determine who were at the time Of her death the
legal heirs of said deceased and entitled TO in
herit the real estate of which said deceased died
seized.
It's Ordered That the 9Th day OF February,
AID. 1ooo. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at said
Probate Office, be and is hereby appointe for
hea ring said petition.
II is Further ordered. That public no there
OF be given by publication OF copy OF this or
der for three successive weeks previous TO said
day of hearing in The Alma Record, news
paper printed and circulated in said county.
IA true copy.l ISAAC ), SEAVER
b. NJ. SEAvER, Judge of Probtea,
Clerk Of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-01-28
G. II. CARL
REALESTATE
Opera House Blk, Alma
WAGES.

The great white car gets salary
~ $3.50 a day. the sultan of Turkey
$4,000. the emperor of Austria $12,-
Oo0 the kaiser s11,2 90,. the king of
Italy about 1920, the king of England
Sc go, Leopold of Belgium $1.700. and
President Roosevelt s137. Napoleon's
salary was about $4,000 day. The
president of France gets about s617 a
day.-N. Y. Press.