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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-05
GENERAL NEWS.

Twenty-four is the number OF dead
in the stockyards fire, with the recov-
cry of all bodies from the ruins OF
the beef house of Morris & Co. The
flames were under control after bat
tie lasting 81 hours.
A foreigner giving his name az John
Karnego, walked UP to policeman
near the scene Of q recent fire In
Philadelphia, in which IA lives were
lost and told the policeman that he
had set nre TO the place. Karnsgo
said he had formerly been employed
ut the leather factory and had bssn
discharged.
Henry W. Norris, for whom search
has been made on suspicion that b
was the assailant Of Mrs. Stella Do
mas. who was shot In Montgomery,
Ill, was arrested in the attic Of his
homo IL Piano Morris admits he
killed Mrs. Dumas but claims he shot
her In self-dsfenss.
No news has come OF the fate Of
C>oil o. Grace, the Amsriean-born
aviator who disappeared in the feg
while attempting q return Night from
Calais, France. to Dover. II 10 feared
that he fell into the North sea.
After q stormy all-night session the
Spanish chamber OF deputies passed
the governments paddock bill" By .
vote of 10s to 20. Tho bill prohte-
it, the creation Of further religious o.
tablishments In the country for two
years.
Leigh Rhedxs, charged with Tie
murder OF Dr. william H. MichasAis.
a dentist, and Anton Helbig. . con
tractor at Chicago. was given nvs l6s
sentences when he pleaded guilty -
both murders and three charges Of
highway robbery.
Acting on the recommendation Of
the Indiana state board Of pardons.
Governor Marshall refused TO extend
oiemsncy to william K. Hinshaw. the
preacher convict serving life SEN
tence for the murder Of his wife.
The combined salmon packs Of
Alaska, British Columbia and Puget
sound for the season OF 1910 show an
aggregate output of 3,690,5s6 cases.
tho largest lean" year on record.
Witchel Smith, twelve years old,
ssissd his fathers shotgun in his par
snts' country store, near Macon, Ca,
and emptied charge Of buckshot
into the head of an unknown man
who was attempting to attack his
mother
Fire In the factory district of Gin
oinnati caused damage estimated at
q, 900, 900, the death of a fireman and
boy and the injury of six nremen.
When the Are was finally brought un-
der control ten firms had been burned
out and eight large buildings de-
stroysd.
Fourteen are dead, thirteen hremen
and one policeman, forty injured and
many still missing as a result of the
Are In the r. Friedlander & Co.
leather factory at Philadelphia. Sew
sral persons were drowned In the
watsr-fsiled cellar. II Is believed the
hrs may have been incendiary.
That the revolt In the state Of Chi
huahua 10 at the present time more
serious than at any period since the
insvsrsotos became active in Mexico
10 acknowledged by ofhoials at the
Mexican embassy at Washington.
They admit that the rebels are in con-
troll Of chihuahua,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-05
SUMMER

Murl Bogart visited his uncle, Bert
Mangus, in Alma, Thursday and Friday.
Flossie and Lizzie Slater visited i'll
Alma last week.
Fred Fullerton, wife and daughter
Lura, of Ann Arbor, visited Mrs. Fuller
tons parents, Mr. and Mrs, H. A. Glow
last week.
Florian and Sumner Hoxie spent a
part of their vacation with their mother,
Mrs. Effie Hoxie.
Miss jeanette Pease spent her vaca-
ton in Maple Rapids.
Cyril Miller of McCutchensville, Ohio
and Carl Blair of Elm Hall visited at
Mrs Hoxie, Friday
Chas. Weed went to Breckenridge for
his vacation.
Harvey Rosa of Lansing, Walter
Swope and Mr.. Burlingame of Riverdale
were in town last week
Mr.. B d. Clement of San Antonio,
Texas visited his sister Mrs D. J. Ayers,
last Tuesday.
James Graham of Edmore came Thurs.
day to visit his grandmother, Mrs Ruth
Graham.
Mrs. Lydia Evey and family went to
Forest Hill last week to attend the we'd
ding of her nephew, Harry Markham.
Mr. B. D. Clement and Mrs. d. j.
Ayers were in Carson City last Tuesday,
George Schlappi and son, Clare, visited
several days in Tustin last week.
Mrs. Hoxie and family visited her par
ents, and Mrs. G. J. Blair, in Elm Hall.
Henry Fowler and wife of Denver are
visiting his father, John Fowler, and
other relatives.
Sunday afternoon the members of Mrs
Lydia Evey's Sunday School class met
at her home and presented her with a
lamp for Christmas gift.
Dollar Pawson of Ionia visited his par
ents, R. Pawson and wife, last week.
Rev. Baker of Lakeview preached in
the Christian church Wednesday even
ing.
May Forquer of Mt. Pleasant is visit
ing her uncle, Reason Forquer and other
relatives.
Lottie Glow of Maple Rapids visited
DO IL, al A
Glow, last week.
Tom and Bessie Lang started for Soda
liza, Mo-, Friday, for two weeks visit,
Mrs. A. Woodland of Alma is visiting
her son Vance and wife,
A. E. Fowler is in Cadillac on business
this week.
Mrs. Ruth Graham is visiting her son
George and family in Edmore.
Fred Cornell of Carson City was a
business caller, Saturday.
Joseph Graham of Rosebush is visiting
his son, DR.. f. J. Graham, and family.
Mrs. VIM. Robson and son Andrew Of
Sault Ste. Marie are visiting her son,
John Robson, and wife.
Clayton Jones and wife of Edmore
spent New Years with his parents, G.
NJ. Jones and wife.
Harry Slater visited in Edmore the
first of the week.
jay West is on the sick list.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-05
Sksrers In Army.

A corps of skaters II attached to
the Norwegian army, the members be-
ing selected for their good physique
and their accurate craftsmanship. AZ
veil as their ab'Msy to cover long dis
tances on ice sAates. These skaters
can be Unanswered on the Ice or over
the mountain snow fields with as great
rapidity as the bert trained cavalry.
Az an instance of their speed, one of
the corps some time ago accomplished
100 miles in 1914 hours, and this was
Acme over very mountainous country.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-05
LIST OF SPECIFICS.

A. A. For FEvERs. Milk Fever. Lung Fever.
n. n. For sPRAINs. Lameness, Rbeumat ism.
G.. G. For SORE Throat. Epizootic. Distemper.
d. D. For WORMS, Bots. Grubs.
z. Z. For COUGHS. Colds. Innuenzs.
p. r. For COLO. BeIIyache. Disrrhes.
q. q. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
n. n. For KIDNEY and Bladder disorders.
4. I. For SKIN DISEASES. Mango. E,uptions.
q. X. For BAD CONDITION. Indigestion.
At druggists or sent prepaid on receipt
of price. 60 cts. each.
HUMPHREYS HoMEo. MEDICINE CO.. corne,
william and Ann Streets. New York
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-05

4 Contemporary Opinion u Byron
These poems (''Hours ot Idieness
completely prove, that although
George Gordon, Lord Byron. minos,
whose portrait we give may be Q
gentleman. an orator. or q statesman,
unless he improves wonderfully. be
can never Be a poet--Prom the Satff
IT. London, 1907.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-05
Evil In Fault EIndIno

The worst thing about fault finding
Is its reaction upon yourself. Il is
sure to make you unhappy and cynical.
the heart Of the apple of love.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-05
NoTIcK OF HEARING CLAIMS BEFoRE

NOTICE OF HEARING CLAIMS BEFORE
COURT
STATE OF MICHIGAN
THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF
GRATIOT.
In the matter of the estate of Anton Bahlke.
late of Alma in said county deceased
Notice is hereby given that fonr months from
the 9th day of November A. ID. 1910, have been
allowed for creditors TO present their claims
against said deceased TO said court for examina-
tion and adjustment and that all creditors of
said deceased required to present their claims
to said court at the probate office. in the village
of Ithaca in said county. on or before the 9th
day of March A. ID. 1911, and that said claims
will be heard by said court on Thursday the
9th day of March A. D. 1910
Dated Nov 26th, a. D. 1910
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-05

Johnny's father took him 10 thu q
-, and there the younsster saw the
osnographer come In late and take
he cover on her typewriter. Look
q that" exclaimed Johnny. she
hfted tho ywaCe right on che na-
oh1ne.-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-05
FREE BOOK

For Every Living Thing on the Farm
Humphreys Veterinary Specifies.
500 Page Book free, on the Treatment and
Care of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs.
Hogs and Poultry, also Stable Chart to
bang up, mailed free.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-05
ORDER FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES or
state Of Michigan


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 10th day Of December A. D. 1910.
Present: Hon. Isaac >. Seaver Judge o
Probate.
In the ma tier of the estate Of Glenn Naldret
deceased.
Lottie Naldrett widow of said deceased
having filed in said court her petition praying
that a certain instrument il writing purport-
ing TO be the last will and testemeut Of said
deceased. now on file in said court be ad-
mitted to probate, and that the administration
of said esrate be granted TO w. II. Davis and p
W. Creaser, executors named in said will or to
some other suitable person
1t is ordered That the roth day of January
A. ID 1911 at ten O'Clock in the forenoon at said
probate Office, be and is hereby appointed for
hearing said petition
II Is Further ordered, That public notice
thereof be given by publication of a copy of this
order for three successive weeks previous 10
said day Of hearing in the Record a newspaper
printed and circulated in said county.
ISAAC =, SEAVER,
A true copy l65st3 Judge Of Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-05
No stint.

Miss 0abbles-"Yes, invafiabay
weigh my words" Mr. Blunt-~Weli
IT'S q safe bet that you have never
been accused of givtas short weight.s
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-05
NOTICE OF HEARING CLAIMS BEFORE
STATE OF MICHIGAN.

THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE CoUNry OF
GRATIOT
In the matter of the estate of John Rood
late of Seville Township in said county de
ceased.
Notice is hereby given that four months from
the 18th day Of December A. ID. 1910. have been
allowed for creditors to present their claims
against said deceased TO said court for eXamina
tion and adjustment. and that all creditors oil
to said court at the probate office in the village
of Ithaca in said county or before the 18th day
of April A. d. 1911. and that said claims will be
heard by said court on Saturday the 18th day oil
April a. ID. 1911. at ten o o'clock in the forenoon
Dated December 2lst A. ID. 1910.
l66Otl ISAAC :. SEANER. Judge of Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-05

His Lol
In the critical times upon which
he has fallen 1t behoovee the pouos
to be vigilant and not let the enemy
catch them sleeping at their post"
Tn other words. policeman's lot u
not a happy one"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-05
STATE BRIEFS.

Because he lost his legs several
years ago, Jack Miller's life was twice
saved at Grand Rapids. The man,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-11-04
FIGHT BOARDWALK WILL
Heirs Contest Document Serb
bled by Man in Rolling Chair.

Atlantic city. Nov. 3-Mrs. Clare
Pawing Plummer, Of Longport. was
made administratrix Of the $4,000 es-
tate of George Eccleson. of Ashton, Neb..
i'm q will he executed on the Boardwalk
i'm July last He scrbbled it in pencil
while i'm rolling chair, and stopped
two strangers. who signed as illnesses.
The document made Mrs. Pl inner ben
eficiary Of one-thrd of the estate.
Eccleson had been confined to the
B.de-a-Wee Home for lncura bles. at
LJngport. Of which Mrs Pummer is the
president of the board of governors. He
was afflicted with locOmOtor ataXia.
When he complained of lack Of atten-
homo. in Chelsea. where he died in July.
Following his last Instructions, she took
the will 10 Nebraska along with the
BODY. Relatives there suspected that all
WAS not well The will had provided
that she was To receive the thirds left to
tn son and daughter if they contested
it, provisions The daughter died since
he left Nebraska, but the minor son,
William, started a contest
Lawyers representing the heirs came
here last week and took testimony.
Patients at Bide-a-Wec were too i'll to
leave their beds. and this caused the
court 10 move there, that they might
testify.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-11-04
POLICEMAN POISONED;
MRS. VERM|LYA HELD
Examination DisCIOses Arsenic
in the ViSCera of Arthur
BiSSonnette.
TO EXHUME OTHER BODIES
Chicago Woman Got Large Sum
from Eight Others, Relatives
and Boarders, Who Died
in Her Home.

Chicago. Nov. 3-Mrs. Louise Ver-
milya was formally charged to-day with
the murder of Policeman Arthur Bsson
nette by poisoning him with arsenic, fol-
lowing the report Of toXicologsts who
had examined the viscera of the dead
roomer at the widows home. Coroner
Hoffman announced that he will have
cXfumed the bodies of At least TWO Of the
eight other persons who have died In
her home during the last eighteen years.
Professor Walter l.. Hams, Or. Ralph
w Webster and DR. f.. r. lie Count re-
ported TO the coroner that they found
more than enough arsenic in the liver
and other organs of Bssonnette To have
caused his death.
Chief of Police McWeeny. who, with
States Attorney j. f.. w Wayman and
several police officers. had listened TO the
toxicoocists report to the coroner inn
mediately swGre out a warrant for the
woman who had been under close police
surveillance. She had been i'll with
pneumonia. and her condition was such
that Captain Harding. the police officer
in charge of the Investigation, agreed 10
wait service for the warrant until to-
morrow. but added several men To the
guard watching the suspected widow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-11-04
RODGERS MEARS COAST
Cross Continent Aviator One
DAYS Flight from Goal.

Imperial Junction. Cal, NOV 3.-Cai-
braith p. Rodgers. the transcontinental
Aycr. arrived here at 1927 a. M to-day,
ISL miles from the finish Of his ocean-to-
ocean flight, which began at Shcepshead
Bay. y. y. on September H. Engine
trouble brought him down. but not until
he had established what is believed TO
he a new worlds record i'm aviation.
Rodgers flew 1873 miles from Stoval
Siding. Ariz., the desert water tank.
where he was forced to spend last night,
i'm 10 minutes. using fifteen gallons OF
gasolene He started out to fly the en-
tire 3l1 miles from Stoval Siding to
Pasadena without a stop. but when ne
arrived over this place his motor was
missing" badly and he was forced ~
alight.
When Rodgers reached Imperial june
ton he had flown 1904 miles in 1.iO3
minutes. In other words, the actual
time he has put i'm from Sheepshead Bay,
y. Y, To Imperial Junction is = days. II
hours and % minutes, which is much
faster than the time of the fastest eX-
PRESS trains.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-11-04
FISH LUNCHEON IN BATH
Skipper of the Cedric Finds Live
Ones Swimming in His Tub.

CAPTAIN g. A Bartlett, commander of the
White star liner Cedric, is fond of fish, also
he is fond of bathing and thereby hangs
the tale Of the veteran g. \. r. fish which
the passengers were talking about last night
when the Cedric came in from Liverpool
When a day out from Queenstown the
skipper went to his room under The bridge
to take a cold salt water bath. His stew
ard turned on the water and left the room.
The skipper stepped into the tub and sud
denly found a Gariish about eight inches
long swimming around him.
"Ah joke. eh?" muttered Captain Bart
lett. Somebody with crude sense Of
humor has been fishing over the side and
turned this fellow into my tub. III have
To put "A stop to this. Mills. come here :"
This was addressed to the steward.
The steward entered and stood abashed
He knew nothing of the fish and denied
having put it in the tub and all that sort
Of thing. when suddenly splash-and an
other fish. also "G. \. r." was swim
ming In the tub.
circulating pumps getting humorous in
their old age laughed the skipper. Mills.
you're excused. Take these FISH to the
chef and tell him I'll have 'em for lunch
con. was always fond OF fish. II ap-
pears the FISH are ford Of me-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-11-04
May Exhume Other Bodies.

Coroner Hoffman likewise became ac-
tive and obtained permits from relatives
of former acquaintances Of the widow
whose deaths now have come under sus-
picion to eXhume the bodies for toxico-
logical examination.
There is a state law forbidding the use
of arsenic i'm embaming, and the coroner
announced that if the poison was found
in The bodies dug up the undertakers
would be asked for certificates showing
whether the law was disobeyed, and if
il was not. an effort would be made to
connect the widow with the administer
ing Of the poison.
Considerable caution governs the ad-
vance of the investigation. as until the
report Of the toXicologsts to-day the
coroner was not satisfied with the evil
dcnce he had as a basis for arrest, and
he made it clear that no more arrests
would be made for several days, if at all.
Detectives will search for further light
on the eight deaths which preceded the
demise Of Bissonnette whilo the de-
cedents were living at Mrs. Vermilya's
home
Just what bodies would be exhumed
Coroner Hoffman declined To say. 1t
was minated however one OF them
would be that of Richard r. Smith,
conductor who. boasting of his having
lived as the husband of the widow,
though not married to her, was taken
suddenly i'll and died under circum
st .nces that since have aroused official
curiosity. 1t developed he had obtained
lif insurance short time before Of
which she was to be the beneficiary.
Mrs Vermilya collapsed when in
formed the experts had found poison in
the viscera of Bissonnette but she
showed no concern after recovering. and
declined to make any statement The
increased guard. however, was instructed
not to allow her to pass moment not
under watchful eye. lest in despond-
ency she attempt to injure herself.
c. c. Boysen, the undertaken who
claimed Rissonnettes body about five
minutes after death and who was re-
puted To be "A sutor OF Mrs Ncrmilya as
well as business partner was ques-
toned by the police tonight He denied
having other than ordinary business re-
lations with the widow. lie said that he
had embalmed the body of Richard /.
Smith. the Illinois Central conductor
IF arsenic Is found i'm his body BOY
sen told the police, ii administered
to him. for the embalming MUD used
contained none.
she gave me BiSsonneties revolver
,,bor he died and asked me 10 take care
of his body. She must have 'elephohed
to me before death actually occurred
Mrs. Nermilya obtained eohsiuerapie
sums from those who died III the mousse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-11-04
FIRE CAPTAIN KILLED
At BROOKLYN BLAZE
Falls to His Death When Roof
Gives Way Under Weight
of Machinery.
HIS NlEN REACH SAFETY
Captain Hagen Ordered His
Work ers to Ground and Faced
Danger Alone-In Depart
ment Ten Years.

Only eight months fire captain,
James Hagen, OF Engine Company l0I,
was killed last night in a BROOKLYN fire.
He had ordered his men from the roof
and wa S preparing to follow, when the
timbers gave way ana he fell four stories
to the basement When firemen dragged
him from the ruins an ambulance sur
geon said he was dead.
The fl re was at No. 60 Water street in
a four story brick building occupied by
the Sts tndard Veneer Barrel Company.
An oil stove in the basement exploded
and thG flames spread rapidly. Only one
alarm was turned in. and Hagen's com
pany was one of those responding. BY
the tirn ne got there from his head
auarte IS. in Pearl street the thick. black
smoke was coming from the caves of the
buldir *. and now and then tongue OF
flame shot out from a window, for the
fire h sd gone upward and was mush-
roomiiis it's way to the roof
Hag en- saw the best way TO fight 1t
would be from the top. and he personally
took "A squad to the roof. As he was
goinj; up the ladder he noticed that two
of the floors inside the building had
buried away There was lot Of heavy
achdnery i'm the building, and the
weisc,t Of it had weakened the floors.
Hagen and his men had not been on the
roof FIVE minutes when the building was
moth ing but a chimney full Of fire. All
the floors inside had gone and the flames
hega N to break through the roof. He or
dere,a his men down in a hurry.
As he was i'm command he was the last
to leave the roof. He had just started
down, the ladder when the roof broke in
and he tumbled into the building. When
they got him out Or. Broadhead, of the
Cumberland Street Hospital, said he was
dead
Clnly four years ago Hagen was one OF
thf, rant md file but he met with ready
promotion. due to his intelligence and
plIck. lie was at one time supervising
en- c.ineer on board the fircbOat Boody.
r. ,aht months ago he was made cap
tain. after ten years ser,i"c in the de-
pnrtment. He leaves a wife and a SIX
teen-months-Old girl. THANKSGIVING Day
W ould have been the third anniversary
of his wedding. and he had invited
friends TO celebrate the occasion with
h i'm He lived at No 1915 Park Place.
lie was thirty-four years old
T'he loss was S2d00O. For some days
the building had been i'm charge of a
.it- marshal and q watchman John
Doughcrtv was stationed there last
might.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-11-04
MRS. CLARK, SERVANTS WIFE
Speaker Serves the People, She
EXPLAINS, When Registering.

Kansas City. Mo. Nov. 3.-Nisting the
Manual Training High School in this
city to-day. Mrs. Champ Clark, wife of
the Speaker Of the House of Representa-
t,ves. was asked to sign the visitors
register Mrs. Clark wrote her name
and residence. Then came the blank
marked Occupation" She wrote "a ser
wants wife"
When asked by +. d. Phillips, princi-
nal Of the high school, to explain, she
said:
Mr.. Clark is a servant Of the people.
am his wife"
Fremont. Neb. Nov. 3.-That the Re
publican party will have two candidates for
President in 1912 was predicted by Speaker
Champ Clark here to-day. 1t is his opinion
that President Taft will be renominated
and that tho insurgents will nominate Sen
atOr La Toilette
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-11-04
W|L[ETT IS UNFIT,
ASSOCIATES SAY
Callahan and KetCham Repudlate
Him at Examination Before
Justice SCudder.
GAYNOR May BE CALLED
McCooey Consulted with Cassidy
and Advised Ending Libel Suit
on Learning Willett Had
Been Very Indiscreet."

William Willett jr. Democratic candi-
date for The Supreme Court bench in
oucens County. was repudiated in open
court Yesterday by his two associates on
N Democratic ticket in Kings County
Surrogate ketcham and Patrick +. cal
laban. Assistant Corporation Counsel Of
Rrooklyn who testified at the second
DAYS hearing Of the investigation into
the Democratic judiciary scandal before
Justice Townsend Scudder, sitting
committing magistrate. in the county
courthouse at Long Island City.
Do you consider Mr.. Willett fit to be
Justice Of the Supreme Court?" asked
District Attorney Ne Witt of Mr.. Cal
lshan.
no. no." said the witness
Though he had recently been repud-
I'd bv his associates in statements they
made public. the denunciation came with
striking force yesterday as Willett sat
with his counsel within a few feet Of the
witness chair while the other two Candi-
dat6s we're giving their testimony. No
SIEu rI NfftA AIltlDH idSS1u h'NNtth 'ii'
witnesses and Willett as they almost
touched elbows in the courtroom.
Mr.. Callahan testified that he and Sur
rorate Ketcham put it up to Willett
strongly 10 get off the ticket" after they
harmed that be had drawn $4,000 from
n Long Island bank on the morning of
the judiciary nominating convention,
October g. Nj Callahan hesitated in
repeating what Willett had said to that
bu when Assistant District Attorney
De Ford Of New York County. who is
assisting District Attorney De Witt OF
Queens i'm conducting the inquiry
pressed the question, the witness said
Nilett had declined, with the remark
that 1T would make him a criminal if
he got off the ticket.
Nj. Callahan then said, in answer to
further questions. that he did not con-
slider WiIett, in view of the $1,000
transaction. a ut candidate for the Su-
preme Court.