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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-07-03
CHATAUQUA MEETING.
Business Men Hold Meeting at City
Hall and Arrange Details.

Last Monday afternoon a meeting
Of the Chautauqua guarantors was
held at the city hall The following
officers were appointed: c. F. Brown,
president; J. NJ. Montigel vice-presi-
dent; c. J. Brown, secretary; John
knoertzer, treasurer Executive COM
mittee-J. T. Ewing, c. G. Rhodes,
+. {. Thornburg.
The details Of the Chautauqua week
were gone over and committee con-
sisting OF the treasurer and chairman
of the executive committee was ap-
pointed to receipt for the season tic
kets which are now in the city The
prospects are that Chautauqua week,
August to 10, will bring thousands
of people to our city as a most ex-
cellent program OF twenty-one enter
tainments have been arranged, all of
which can be enjoyed for the price
of one season ticket, $2O0.
The Chautauqua tent will be pitched
on the one-half acre or more of land
just north of the Masonic Home and
adjoining the city park on the east,
an ideal location for our citizens as
well as strangers who will take ad-
vantage of the opportunity to see and
hear the Ben Greet Players, Kryl
Band, Ex-Governor Folk, and many
equally good attractions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-07-03
LAUNCH HITS BOOM
Six Drowned In Saskatchewan, Police
Fall TO Find Bodies

AS noted in the telegram received
by Mr.. +. w. Hooper and published
IN the Record last week, six persons
were drowned in the dark waters of
the Saskatchewan river at Edmonton.
Alberta, Canada, last Thursday when
launch going at a terrific speed
collided with hidden boom in the
main channel of the river. One mem
Der OF the party, Everett Case, was
rescued IN a PROSTATE condition a
few minutes following the accident.
Ihe accident occurred only a short
distance from the boat house and was
witnessed by several persons on shore
who were powerless to assist imme-
diately.
The drowned are Roden c. Hooper,
Edmonton, formerly Of this city.
manager of the Marshall Wells Hard
ware company, Edmonton branch;
Mrs. Roden c. Hooper; George Mer-
rideth, Edmonton, superintendent of
Marshall Wells Hardware company.
Edmonton branch; Mrs George Mer-
rideth; Mrs. Everett Case; Mr.. Pray
ton, an employe of the Marshall
Wells Company.
Everett Case, manager of the West
Side branch of the Imperial bank.
was saved.
According to the detailed account
OF the catastrophe, the party number
ing seven entered one of the Marshall
Wells company's boat houses and
procured launch for an evening spin
about the river. The party were
laughing and were looking forward
to an enjoyable time when they
boarded the launch
When they left the boat house the
man at the wheel headed the launch
up the river. An attendant at the
boat house watched the party plow
up the river and saw the launch turn
around and start back AS the launch
passed under one of the main bridges
persons on the bank saw it suddenly
stop. Those in the boat, it is said
at once started to remove their cloth
ing realizing the seriousness of the
accident and prepared to save them
selves.
AT this point the man at the engine
threw out the anchor and cut off the
ngine. The force Of the incoming
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-07-03
SPECTACULAR EVENT
Aviator Barlow is Here With Machine
In Readiness For Celebration

The most spectacular event that
has ever been witnessed in the coun-
ty will occur tomorrow, when Floyd
+. Barlow, the Birdman, will make
two scheduled flights. Don't fail to
be on hand. If you do the oppor-
tunity OF life time is gone.
According to press reports, Aviator
BARLOW is real live dare devil"
He remains in the air thirty minutes
during which time he plays all kinds
OF pranks with his pet, dipping and
turning and sailing in hair-raising
fashion Barlow has been endorsed
sufficiently to allow the Alma Fourth
of July authorities to say that it will
be worth the candle" to take a day
off and watch this human bird per-
form. Already the forerunners have
arrived and set up shop. Three
merry-go-rounds are ready to COM
mence operations. All sorts Of
amusements are for you and it is a
certainty you won't be disappointed
Tor Alma citizens always give you
Just what they agree to. Think it
over, read the program and come to
Nina on the first train tomorrow.
J DIN the happy throng and celebrate
in fitting manner.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-07-03

Wade Frost, student, Mccormick
Seminary, Chicago; Leon Kolvoord,
business, Allegan; Chalmers Mon
tieth, Western Electric Co., Chicago;
Rex Van Duzen, student, University
OF Michigan; John Landon, student,
Detroit; Beryl Broderick, Detroit !;
Marguerite O'Neil, teacher, Sault Ste.
Marie; Bernice Walker, teacher Ber-
nice Latson, teacher, Howell; Marian
Hartness, teacher; Marion Rounsifer,
teacher, Eaton Rapids; Oral Misenar,
teacher, Newberry; Claude Satterlee,
student, University of Michigan
Della Struthers, teacher, Onaway;
Andrew Clifford Edgerton, Cass City
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-07-03
BORN IN CANTON, CHINA.

Miss Lois Fraker received a card
Tuesday morning announcing the
birth of Janet Elizabeth Allured in
Canton, China, May Goth; weight IA
pounds Part of the message on the
card was, "a future Alma college
student arrived at our home yester-
day, she expects to graduate in 1885" b"
Mr.. and Mrs. Allured are former stu
dents and graduates of the college
and were both very popular, Since
their marriage they have been en-
gagged in missionary work in China.
They have the congratulations of the
many friends in this city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-07-03
NEAR DROWNING
Clarence JeSSup A High School Stu.
dent, Loses Control OF Himself

A drowning accident was narrowly
averted yesterday at the annual
senior-faculty picnic, when Clarence
Jessup lost complete control of him
self while enjoying dip in the Pine.
Jessup along with several other
fellow classmates had taken a canoe
out in the river intending to turn il
over and use is as temporary raft.
The boat capsized Unexpectedly
throwing the occupants into the
water. The shock was so great that
Jessup lost his wits and had it not
been for immediate assistance the re-
suit would have been disastrous.
Jessup was an able swimmer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-07-03
THE SUMNER SCHOOL

The Alma College Summer School
opened last week very auspiciously,
fifteen students registering for the
entire term of six weeks. The col
lege authorities stated that the num-
Der would probably reach twenty
FIVE within a few days as parties who
have certified their intention of at
tending have not yet arrived. Sew
eral of the college students are
among the list of summer school
students and are taking extra work
with the view of completing their
regular college work next year A
few OF the local high school teachers
are also taking advantage of the
summer session.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-07-03
"SANDY" SLATED FOR FOURTH
Ithaca Ind Merrill Reds Couple UP In Big Game On
Its Sport You Want Be Present When The Game Is Called

Sandy" Duncanson, leader of the
Ithaca Independents will be on the
mound in tomorrow's engagement
with Merrill on Davis Field. That
is the last report from the Ithaca
camp. Sandy" has had wonderful
weather to get into shape and if the
weather man holds the mercury up
around the boiling point the Merrill
outfit will face a veritable gatling
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-07-03

Postmaster c. F. Brown announced
this week that owing to the continued
increase in the business of the office
that it was found necessary to install
en- electric cancelling machine. The
machine has already been set up and
will be utilized Immediately. The
machine is capable of stamping 400
letters per minute.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-07-03

gun. Duncanson will toss the entire
nine frames unless the unexpected
occurs when he will be replaced by
Granger of the county seat. No ru-
mors have come from the Merrill ag-
gregation, but past experience have
taught Alma ballists to take a word
OF warning. 1t is certain that the
affair will be no travesty.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-07-03
MOORE-DUNHAM
ENGAGEMENT

Mrs. H. NJ. Dunham announces the
engagement of her daughter, Sophia
Estelle, to Prof. Floyd Wayne Moore
OF Winona, Minn. The wedding will
take place in the late summer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-07-03

Mr. Robinson is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. w. Robinson of this city and
an alumnus of Alma college, being
graduated from that institution with
the class Of 1901.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
HE THREATENED WILSON
Chicago Letter Writer Cap
tured After Struggle in
sSsF
Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, May A-Charged
with sending annoying letters to Presi-
dent Wilson, Richard Lindsay. said to be
resident of Chicago, was arrested here
tonight, after struggle with three secret
service operatives. The last of the letters
mailed from this city and addressed to
the President was as follows:
Il wrote a letter to you from Chi
cago avenue, Chicago, ILL.,, dated May
o. and demanded an answer to it May
IA, 1913. If do not hear from you by
May q 1 will learn you and Mr.. Tumulty
and also those who do not believe in a
Supreme Being here upon earth. a lesson
which they will not forget, and further
more, l demand from the United States
government this time 100000 as re-
muneration Maxwell assaulted me.
(Signed) RICHARD LINDSAY,
THE Lion
The secret service men say they be-
lieve Maxwell mentioned in the letter is
government employe probably in Chi
cago.
Lindsay was found in the home of his
sister here by Chief Matthew F. Griffin of
the Philadelphia district and two of his
assistants, and after short struggle
they overpowered him and took him to
the county prison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
INCREASE OF OVER $1,000.
Emergency Hospital Fund
Nears the $131, 900 Figure.
Subscriptions Received.

Since the close of the twelve-day cam
paign for new emergency hospital,
more than $4,000 has been subscribed
toward the 100000, according to an
nouncement made yesterday by George
w. White, treasurer Of the fund. The
hand Of the big clock on the Corcoran
building now points to $4,000. the
nearest round number to the total
amount of subscriptions received up to
date.
Additional contributors to the fund
not previously announced since the close
of the twelve-day campaign are: w. R.
Ferriss, $25; Pittman Parker, SO; w.
Graw Hawley, SIS: Miss Ruggles, $5;
Mrs. Charles Sheppard, IS; John c.
Walker $25; Lucien p. Haw, SIS; ]. Sond-
heimer, $40: r. Fl. Johnson, $40; E. ].
Beuchert & Rodgers, 8: A. A. Hoeh-
ling, $40; H. C. Lodge. s25; Mrs. Walter
r. Tuckerman. So; J. P. Devlin. 81; M.
j. Burke. So; R. B. Meckley. 81;
Mrs. S. K McKlintock. S21.25;
Mrs. w. H. Wallace. So: Frank EIgin.
81: B. Reynolds. 81; Cornelius P. Poor.
$40; Conrad II. syme, so; office in
United States Treasury. S.: auditor Unit
ed States Treasury Office, $12.7o; F.. w.
Morbley. $40: Elizabeth Tower. 50;
A. Francis Foy, $40; F. NJ. Skinner.
$5: G. c. BantZ. s.; William w. Bur-
dette. $5: James l.. Wilmeth, $40; Eel
lers 4 Co.. $50; T. l.. Berge, 80 cents;
Friend. So: b. F. McAlvee. $1,000;
P. ]. Rundasell. 5000. S. NJ Brad
shaw. $3.50. John Brubaker, $325; j.
]. Georges & Sons. s25, Mrs. A. X.
Breuninger, $5: G. IL. Chandler, 81;
cash, so. Emily S. Mitchell, $: Will
liam II. H.a Hart, jr, 30 cents; Clemen-
tine b. Hart, 30 cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
WASHINGTON MEN ASSIST
Two Engaged at Harvard Uni
versity in Educational and
UpIift Work.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
BOSTON, Mass, May N.-With the ap-
proach of commencement at Harvard the
social workers band of $50 student vol
unteers who have been conducting educa-
tfonal and social uplift work among the
poor of Cambridge and Boston are COM
pleting a season of highly successful
work. The roll of honor in this great
their less fortunate fellow-men includes
this year the names of two Washington
students.
Charles M. Butler. second year law
student, has conducted regular classes
at Prospect Union in Cambridgeport
Here the Harvard men meet big classes
of foreign workmen and mold them into
American citizens. Butler has been
teaching elementary subjects and has
given freely of his time and patience.
At Cambridge Y. NJ. c. A., where many
tials of citizenship. Thomas j. D. Fuller,
jr.. of Washington is working along
similar lines. Young Nj. Fuller is a
sophomore at Harvard. He became in
terested in the work Of uplift that Har-
ward students have maintained in Cam
bridge. and is one of the most earnest
workers.
Besides conducting four free evening
schools In Cambridge, the Harvard men
are working in the settlement houses,
sailors homes. boys clubs and the
Juvenile court in Boston. The students
also have troupes of entertainers, who
give their services at these places.
Take Degrees at Harvard.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass, May 2.-Among
the successful candidates for the bachelor
of laws degree at Harvard University is
Harry Seymour Cragin, \. B., George
Washington University, 1907: Ii. b.
1909
The following will receive the bachelor
of science degree at commencement.
June 5: Henry Trueman Allen, jr.; Frank
Howard Beall, Martin Tucker Fisher
John Terry Remy. And the following the
bachelor of arts degree: Thomas Sar-
geant. Perry Griffin. James Henry Mel
son Warning, jr. All are from Washing
ton, d. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
FINED FOR REMARRYING.
Violation of Illinois Statute Charged
Against Divorced Realty Broker.

CHICAGO, May 24.-Carlton Prouty, a
wealthy real estate dealer of Winnetka.
a suburb. was fined 500 and sentenced to
serve three months in the county jail by
Judge Tuthill in the circuit court here
today. Prouty was found guilty of con-
tempt of court for having violated the
Illinois law which prohibits the mar
riage of divorced persons within one
year. Judge TLthill also severely CEN
sured Prouty for having married his
former stenographer. Miss Marie Buesch-
er, at Laporte, Ind. four days after his
first wife had obtained decree of di-
vorce The court also indicated that the
marriage of Miss Buescher and Prouty
would be annulled
Recent supreme court decisions have
held up the validity of the provision pro-
hibiting the remarriage of divorced per-
sons within a year including marriages
performed outside of the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
JANUS FLIES TO ST. LOUIS.
Makes Hydro-Aeroplane Trip From
Paducah, KY.

ST LOUIS. May 4-Tony Janus
made a hydro-aeroplane flight from Pa
ducah, Ky, to St Louis today. reaching
this city at i:J6 pm He had only half
pint of gasoline left and was compelled
to land at the foot of Cherokee street.
nearly three miles south of his intended
landing place. the foot of Market street.
According to his log, Janus. accom-
panied by a mechanician. left Paducah
AT IL o'clock this morning and made the
trip in four hours and thirteen minutes
actual flying time
When opposite st. Genevieve. Mo-. he
fitted down to the water and ref1lled his
gasoline tanks. He followed the Ohio
rive, to Cairo, and the Mississippi TO ST.
Louis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
ARMY OFFICER ACCUSED.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Wier Charged With
Stealing Dresses at Post

HOUSTON, Tex. May o4.-Testimony
was taken here today at a hearing of
charges that Lieut. Joseph l.. Wier. L.
5. A., and his wife, Mildred Wier. stole
dresses worth $500 from the wife of Cant
j. n. Cecil. L. 5. A., at Fort Mackenzie.
Wyo., about year ago. The testimony
was taken by commissioner in an effort
to determine whether there were grounds
for returning Lieut.. and Mrs. Wier to
Wyoming for trial
An affidavit by Lieut.. Wier was read,
declaring that Capt. Cecil had offered to
end the entire matter if Wier would pay
him 1,oOo in cash and resign from the
army. The affidavit said Wier refused
the offer The hearing adjourned until
June >.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
ILLINOIS WILL HONOR HERO.
Perry Day to Be Observed, Gov.
Dunno Issuing Proclamation.

SPRINGFIELD. H.. May 24-Gov.
Dunno today issued a proclamation desig-
mating MAY ~ as Perry day, and request
ing that il be observed with proper eXer-
cises TO commemorate Commodore Perry $
victory at Putin Bay, Ohio in Septem-
ber 1913. The proclamation SAYS:
II urge the school officers in this state
TO set apart at least an hour MAY ~ for
a special program devoted Ia he discus
sion of the history of this great achieve
ment so that the school children of tlli-
nois may learn of this celebration in Sep
tember next and the reasons therefor"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
RAIN HALTS POLO MATCH.
Philadelphians Unable to Meet Crack
British Team Today.

PHILADELPHIA, May 24.-Almost
incessant rain for the last forty eight
hours left the field of the Philadelphia
Country Club at Bala in such a soggy
condition that it was deemed wise by
the club officials today to postpone the
polo match between the British and
all-Philadelphia teams. which was
scheduled TO be played late this after
noon.
The postponement of the match was
great disappointment to the follow
ers of the sport, as the all-Philadel-
phians were playing the top of their
game and great exhibition was ex-
pected with the British team, which
was reported to be in fine trim for the
contest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
DENIES CURIOUS CHARGE.
Chicago Murderer Says He Didn't
Slap Wife With Steak.

CHICAGO. May 24.-William H.
Meutsch. who killed his three children
after he had been injured in a street car
accident, and who is suing the company
for $4,000 damages: alleging that his
hurts made him criminally insane, de-
MED on the stand today that he had been
insane previously.
Ibid you ever strike your wife or
throw crockery at herr asked an attOr-
ney for the Chicago City Railway Com
pany.
Never
.'At the table one night didn't you take
a beefsteak from the platter and slap
your wife's face with it?'
II never did
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
HONOR FOR PROGRESSIVE.
Roosevelt Supporter Said to Be
Slated for Diplomatic Post.
pecial Dispatch to The Stal

Special Dispatch TO The star.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May A.-It was
announced here tonight that William
T. Ellis, religious writer Of Swarth-
more, Pa, now engaged in newspaper
work on the North American, a progress
sive newspaper which strongly supported
Roosevelt during the last campaign, will
be appointed as minister to China or
Belgium, with the probability that he
will get the Chinese portfolio.
With the announcement came the in
formation that President Wilson hereto
fore was very anxious To have John r..
Mott take the Chinese berth.
Mr.. Ellis is considered as admirably
fitted for the Chinese position owing to
his long study OF conditions in that coun-
try.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
BORLAND TO URGE
ALLEY CLEANUP
Missouri Representative Tells
of Crying Need for Big,
Broad Law.
THINKS DISTRICT HEADS
SHOULD HAVE POWER
Subscriptions to Needed Fund of
$4,000 Still Coming in to Mrs.
Archibald Hopkins.
MRS. WILSON TO SPEAK.

Mrs. Woodrow Wilson will ad-
dress the wives of congressman
at Rauscher's Tuesday on the
subject of Washington alleys.
Representative Borland of Mis-
souri, will speak for an hour on
the same subject in the House
probably Tuesday
To replace condemned alley
homes with new sanitary houses,
$1,000 has been subscribed
Investigators yesterday pro-
nounced Madison alley to be
worse than any other seen in the
District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
ARBITRATOR IN CAR STRIKE.
Dean Schneider of Cincinnati Uni
verssty Selected as Third Man.

CINCINNATI MAY oi-Dean Herman
Schneider Of the engineering department
of the University of Cincinnati was to-
day selected as the third arbitrator in
the controversy between the Cincinnati
Traction Company and its employees. who
We're recently on strike for ten DAYS.
Dean Schneider, with Walter Draper.
for the company. and John F. Frey. for
the employees will take up the questions
at issue. which include higher wages.
shorter working hours and different
working conditions, and both tile company
ana IT, men agree Ia abide 3N the de-
s.isj,i NJ tins board lean Schneider
was selected By the other two arbitra tors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
POLICE RING HAS SLUSH FUND.
San Francisco Develops System" for
Protection of Criminals.

SAN FRANCISCO, May PA well
organized system. embracing in it's
scope all branches Of the local police de-
partment has existed since 1905 and is
still In force. operating not only to assist
in robbing individuals, but also to pre-
vent the identification of criminals by
their victims according to a statement
made today by District Attorney Charles
NJ. Fickert in connection with the trials
of eight policemen indicted for assisting
IN the operations of confidence men.
a mass of evidence will he brought
out against the accused. ten times as
great as that of which the grand Jury is
cogniZant' said Fickert
lie declared that "a large "slush
fund was being raised TO defend the po-
iicemen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
Mexico to Protect Mariners.

SAN DIEGO. Cal. May 24.-Rafael NAL
len. formerly major. engineer corps. Mex
lean army. is in San Diego for the pur-
pose, he says. of arranging for the con-
struction of two lighthouses at Tedos
Santos. south of Ensenada Lower Cali
fornia. He says construction has been
authorized by the Mexican government
and that eventually the worst spots on
the Lower California coast will be pro-
vided with lights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
REPUbL|CANSPLAN
TOBEG|N AF|GHT
Leaders Attach Profound Sig
nifiCance to Acts of ExeCu-
tive Committee.
MILITANCY TO WATCH
ARRAY OF DEMOCRATS
Convention Likely to Be Called. Es-
pecially If Legislation Now
Gives an Opening.

Profound significance attaches to the
result OF yesterdays meeting of the
executive committee of the republican ma
uonal committee. in the opinion of the
political leaders who attended IT, They
feel that practical and effective move
so-calied progressive and old-line wings
of the republican party.
Action was taken which they are con-
fident will unquestionably go far toward
restoring good feeling between the fac
tons and result in harmonious concert of
political effort in the future. This was
the most important result of the meet
ing. but not all. Plans were authorized
creating a militant organization to match
the battle array of the democrats and
from this time forward to show fight.
After meeting in which every ac-
ton was taken by unanimous vote, the
board of governors of the republican
party came away i'm nigh spirits. con-
vinced that the grand old party is not
dead yet.
Prominent in the council was Senator
Jones of Washington. one of the progress
sive republicans and a signer of the ap-
ference of progressives for a change in
conventions. He is also member of the
special committee of republican senator's
of both wings appointed to cooperate in
the congressional campaign. He joined
most heartily in all the discussion yes
terday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
Young Student Kills Himself.

SOUTH BETHLEHEM, Pa. May 81 =
Suffering from what was declared TO he
temporary alteration of the mind. Alfred
L. Siegel of Salt Lake City. Utah II stu
dent at a university here. ,oday shot ana
Killed himself al his apartments. S es.l
Was about twentS-two Years old and was
a member OF the class of 1915.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
PLAYGROUND BONDS SOLD.
J. J. Hill and Carmi Thompson
Among St. Paul Purchasers.

ST PAUL. MINI. May 24.-Hundreds of
dollars worth of city playground bonds
today were sold over the counter of
local trust company shortly after the in
stitution was opened James J. Hill yes
terday took over S35.0OO worth of the
bonds and they are being sold in small
lots.
Carlni Thompson, former treasurer of
the United States and now an employe
of the trust company, was the first pur
chaser. buying 500 worth of certificates.