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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-05-08

also one or two more, the SCHNEIDER
case and the Keiser case and another
one. There is case in the 10th
Michigan, the Greene case that seems
TO support the plaintiffs theory in
the case here. But the latter cases
have modified the doctrine laid down
i'm those cases or have distinguished
them in such a way that the Supreme
Court would not now sustain a ver-
dict in this case, if | should permit
you to bring one. The Greene case,
where child was injured while visit
ing with its grandmother, has been
expressly limited in this state by
later decisions, practically overrulng
it. In a very late case in the 157th
Michigan, two boys were trespassing
upon the track and the engineer
didn't see them and the Supreme
Court said the estate of the boy that
was killed could not recover because
the engineman owed no duty to a
trespasser unless he saw him and un-
til he saw him, and then failed to use
proper care not to run him down
there could be no recovery.
In view of all those decisions,
while | am very much disinclined to
do it in this case and | don't say that
that ought to be the law, ! can do
nothing else but direct verdict here,
because if should do anything else,
we would have the same result that
we had in a case some years ago, the
Veit case, From Mt. Pleasant where
! permitted a case to go to the jury
almost against my judgment, think
ing that possibly the Supreme Court
might sustain it. They said | should
have directed verdict. | am salts
fed that it is simply a question of
time when the courts will say that
there can be no recovery in this case,
and it might as well be said here and
save expense TO this child and family
as to have the case go to the SUI
preme Court and have it reversed
because I didn't direct a verdict.
Take the verdict, Mr.. Clerk.
Mr.. Kress: An exception upon the
record to the direction of verdict by
the Court
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-05-08
SOUVENIR POST CARDS.
Of Local Chautauqua Scenes Will be
on Sale Here Throughout Chau-
tauqua Week This Season.

People who attend the chautauqua
here this year will be able to buy SOU
venir postal cards of local chautauqua
scenes to send to their friends and
preserve in their albums
The advance men now touring the
South and Middle West for the Red
path Chautauqua are making ar
rangements with photographer in
every town to secure negatives of
chautauqua scenes on the opening day
and place them on sale at the chau-
tauqua tent and throughout the city.
The Redpath itself receives no re-
muneration from these postal cards.
The arrangement is made only that
the public may be. able to secure
Chautauqua views if they so desire.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-05-08
i. NJ. WARD,
Cemetery Board.

SNilNtNiy bObib'
On motion Of Alderman Peery sup
ported by Alderman Kehn, that the
request of the Cemetery Board be
granted and that the Engineer be in
structed to notify the contractor to
make the change at $l3500.
Which vote was as follows
Yeas - Aldermen Rowland, Peery,
Willard, Caple, Cook, Ward, Kehn
and Fraker
On motion of Alderman Peery, sup
ported by Alderman Ward, that the
petition for arc light at corner Of
Maple and College avenues be re
ferred to the Committee on Lights.
Motion carried.
On motion of Alderman Peery, sup
ported by Alderman Ward, that the
following sidewalk petitions, to wit,
Lot %, Sec 34-l2-3 Park Place East
and w: Y Of lot Is Sec. 34-12-3 Park
Place East be granted and work
ordered
Motion carried.
On motion of Alderman Ward, sup
ported by Alderman Willard, that the
Street Committee be authorized to
employ a competent man to build
sidewalk for the ensuing year.
Motion carried.
On motion Of Alderman Kehn, sup
ported by Alderman Peery, that the
bill of the Alma Grain and Lumber
Co. for $30O22 be allowed at $172.4S.
Which vote was as follows:
Yeas - Aldermen Rowland, Peery,
Willard. Caple, Cook, Ward, Kehn
and Fraker
On motion of Alderman Caple, sup
ported by Alderman Fraker, that the
following claims be allowed at foot
ing and the Clerk be instructed to
issue orders for the same
Which vote was as follows:
Yeas - Aldermen Rowland, Peery
Willard. Caple. Cook, Ward, Kehn
and Fraker
GENERAL FUND.
Alma Grain & Lumber Co.,
lights .................... Sl72. rs
Alma Grain & Lumber Co,
city hall ................... S.12
Alma Grain & Lumber Co,
bill ................. 40
Detroit Trust Co, lights. 62.s6
c. II. Hicok, bill............. 1.35
Lee Lybolt. bill. l.............. S.3J
a. c. Thirnton & Son, coal. 600
Bert Thompson, labor. ........ $50
Ed Easlick, labor 1900
HIGHWAY FUND.
Bert Bailey, labor. 13.4C
James Oberlin, labor ....... 20.3j
Richard Sova, labor. 200
WATER FUND.
Alma Grain & Lumber Co.,
water .............. $40. VI
O. f. Parker, labor. ........ 11.4C
Dell Hamlin, labor 2O.4C
CEMETERY FUND.
F. a. Soucey, estimate. ...... $4,000
Alma Elevator Co., seed. SIS
On motion of Alderman Peery, sup
ported by Alderman Ward, the Coun-
Gil adjourned to Tuesday, May 13, at
s o'clock p. m.
d. w. ADAMS, City Clerk.
a. p. COOK, President pro tenn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-05-08
Sunday P. o. Closing Opposed.

A Washington dispatch of date OF
April 30 said: The most voluminous
petition ever received by the post
office department was submitted to-
day protesting against the Sunday
closing of postoffices to the trans
lent population" of the United States
The petition weighed 2,144 pounds
and had to be sent by express. 1t
bears the signatures of tens of thou
sands of persons in all walks of life
including the governors of Michigan
Iowa and six other states
1t will require change in the law
to comply with the petitioners re-
quest.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-05-08
SUNDAY IN CHURCHES.

The Communion service was Of
fered at the Baptist church last Sum
day. Rev. J. w. Priest spoke of the
value of united prayer, citing the
promises given United prayer less
likely to be selfish than individual
prayer, was one point and specific
prayer more effective than general
prayer another. Closing with a plea
for the prayer meeting. The subject
for the evening service was, Jesus
our Leader. He gave us definite di-
rection in world-conquering work. He
was a guide to our thought, shep-
herd of our interests, a pilot across
the sea of life for all who are willing
to be led.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-05-08
MAY DAY BREAKFAST.

The Senior class of the High school
entertained the Juniors and the fac
ulty at a six o'clock May Day break
fast last Thursday morning in the
commercial room OF the High school.
Wild flowers were used for decora-
ton and dainty hand painted place
cards were found at each place Fol
lowing the breakfast toasts were re-
spondcd to by Marie Doane, Law
renee Hughes, Jaul Cash and Supt.
+. L. Ellsworth, while Dwight Won
Thurn acted as POSTMASTER.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-05-08
OUR CHAUTAUQUA.
Is One of 110 to be Conducted This
Year by the Redpath Bureau in
Eight States.

The chautauqua, with its great
seven-day program, three sessions a
day, which is scheduled for this city
this summer, is one of a 40 chautau-
quas in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee,
Kentucky Ohio, Pennsylvania, lndi-
ana and Michigan, conducted under
Redpath management out of Chicago.
The season opens in the South in
May and closes the last of August in
Michigan and Ohio. AS many as
seven of these chautauquas will be in
operation at one time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-05-08
Y. M. c. A. HAPPENINGS.

Mr.. {. p. Reed Of the Michigan
Agricultural college was in the coun-
t. last week in the interest of the
y. NJ. c. A. Agricultural contests.
He was very much pleased with the
plans and believes that the associa-
tion is doing good work in this field.
He has agreed to visit the county
during the summer and call on the
boys who are taking part in the con-
tests
Preliminary contests have been ar
ranged for in five parts of the county.
Each boy will first show at Pompeii,
Middleton, Ithaca, Alma or St. Louis.
Prizes will be awarded at those con-
tests and the best exhibits will be
taken to the county exhibit where
the county prizes will be awarded.
There is still time for boys to get
into these contests. Every boy with
in the age limit of twelve to eighteen
who can possibly secure the ground
should enter For more information
write the Y. NJ. c. A. office at Ithaca.
Plans are beng made to organize
the y. NJ c A. in several new towns
in the county. The places to be or
ganized has not been determined but
from the interest shown it is probable
that the list will include Wheeler,
Ashley, Pompeii and Middleton.
An athletic contest Between the
sixth and seventh grades of the Ithaca
schools was held last Thursday after
school. The rules as outlined in last
weeks notes we're followed. The
seventh grade won by small margin.
The North Star boys baseball team
defeated the boys team from Ithaca
last Friday by score of 21 to 1. A
return game will be played at Ithaca
this week
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-05-08
ITHACA WILL PAVE.

By vote OF 429 for to "a votes
against the bonding proposition, the
citizens of Ithaca last Monday agreed
to bond their village for sufficient
money to pave Pine River street to
the depot, Center street to the NJ. T.
church and Main street south past
the Court house. A much needed inn
provement
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-05-08
BAND CONCERT.

The first band concert on the
streets of Alma for the season Of
1913 occurred last Saturday evening.
The members of the. organization
under the leadership of c. o. Ward
show the result of their winter re-
hearsals and the music rendered was
thoroughly appreciated by the large
crowd which lined Superior street
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-05-08
Elect New Superintendent.

A. M. Wolsworth, now superin-
tendent OF the Corunna schools, has
been elected Supt of schools in Mt.
Pleasant. Mr.. Walsworth is about
thirty-hve years of age, married and
has children, and is graduate of the
University of Michigan. He will re-
ceive 500 more than any other man
in that position before.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-05-08
HUNTING BIG GAME.

This office is in receipt of a card
from our townsman l.. A. Sharp,
dated Algeria, Africa, April 16. Mr..
Sharp expected to start on the morn
ing of the 18th in search of elephants,
lions, tigers, or other big game said
to inhabit that foreign country. He
reports all we'll and enjoying the trip.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-05-08
Catholic Church.

St Mary's, Alma, May 11-High
Mass and sermon at g.
The bishop will administer the
Sacrament of Confirmation in Alma
on Wednesday, May 14th, at 80 am.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-05-08

Remember there are two classes of
feet, extreme small and extreme large.
We can fit the smallest as we'll as the
largest. J. L. Miller q Son. K
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-05-08

On motion of Alderman Peery, sup
ported by Alderman Ward, the Coun-
Gil adjourned to Tuesday, May 13, at
o'clock p. m.
d. w. ADAMS, City Clerk.
a. p. COOK, President pro tenn.
Evening journal., 1913-04-28
Essad PaShd Marches on
Albanian Capital, May be
in League With Nicholas

The withdrawal of the young Due
of Montpensier, whom the Albanian
provisional officials proclaimed King
caused no surprise in Vienna. Mont
pensier was opposed by ALstria-Hun-
gary. Germany and Italy and had real
backing save that of Prince Ghika,
hereditary pretender to the Albanian
throne, who did not want it. The Due
issued signed statement, saying
that he declined the throne because
he feared his French connection
might be inimical to the peaceful es-
tablishment of Albania as an auto
nomous kingdom. Only few weeks
ago the Due, accompanied by Ghika
and several friends, went to Brindisi
in his private yacht and by nigh. ran
the Austria Hungarian blocade and
entered Avlona, where Ismaii Kemal
Bey, provisional president Of Albania
proclaimed Montpensier King.
The foreign office this afternoon
was informed that Crown Prince
Danilo. of Montenegro, has left Sou
tari. with the bulk of the Montene.
grin soldiers. going northward. Kins
Nicholas, with some troops and tho
artillery remains in Scutari. II
destination of the prince was not re
vealed. In some quarters il was be
lieved that the move presaged Tho
evacuation Of Scutari
Evening journal., 1913-04-28
ACCUSE RESTAURANT
KEEPER OF LIQUOR SALE

Michael Bennett. restaurant
keeper in Market street. near Front
street. was before City Court today,
charged with selling intoxicating
liquors without a license. but as his
attorney, J. Frank Ball, had not ques-
toned his witnesses, and Assistant
City Solicitor Lynn had sixteen TO
examine. a continuance was granted
until Wednesday morning. The ar
rest of Bennett was made by the dis
trict officers yesterday. There were
then three barrels of wine found in
the place Arthur Armstrong, a wit
ness for the State, was held under
800 bail until the case is heard.
Patrick O'Hara, OF No iii Reed
street, was willing TO drop the charge
of breach OF the peace against Mar
tin Mclaughlin. in City Court today,
and this was done on payment of
costs. Patrick claimed that Martin
was drunk on Saturday and threaten
cd to harm a woman who called to see
Martins children at Patrick's house
and also said he would burn Patrick's
house.
Stephen Hoffman, charged with
carrying a concealed deadly weapon,
vas fined S25 and costs, after Officer
Davidson told of stephen and others
amusing themselves firing on the
weapon on the public streets
Evening journal., 1913-04-28

J Jackson Peirce, a memher OF the
Board of Public Utility Commission-
crs. nficr a owing tho inadequate
car service on some lines OF the VIII
mongton & Philadelphia Traction Co,
especially during the rush hours
of the late afternoon and early even
ing. has determined to bring the mat
ter officially to the attention OF the
Public Utility Commission.
Mr.. Peirce has been studying condi-
tions on the various car lines, and
finds that in many instances not
enough cars are run to accommodate
the travelling public TO the extent Of
every rider being given a seat. Par
ticularly is this true on the West
Fourth and Maryland avenue lines
from between $50 and 6.30 o'clock
in the afternoon, Mr.. Peirce has
found
The matter was brought to his at
tention by complaints that the cars
on the West Fourth street and Mary
land avenue lines are so crowded
about o'clock each evening that pas
sengers have been obliged to hang on
Evening journal., 1913-04-28
MR.. PIERCE WANTS SEAT
FOR EVERY CAR RIDER

to the tenders or stand ON tho sieps
aud rluth handrails 10 get 20 their
homes without having TO walt a long
White to get a scat This condition
has been existing for some time, and
complaints about it have been fire.
ouent Particularly does IL affect
men and women who have been az
work all day in industrial establish
ments or stores.
Mr. pcirce also has found that there
are not enough cars on various other
lines at times 20 give all passengers
scat, and that may straphangers can
be found az different hours. Mr..
Pcirce will ask that the Public Utility
Commission engage checkers to keep
tab on cars OF the various lines OF
the Traction Companys system and
the Peoples Railway, TO learn the ex-
act condition as to whether enough
cars are run during the rush hours to
provide seats for all passengers, and
also to report TO the Board the exact
conditions found. Mr.. Peirce's OBJ
ject is to require the railway COM
panies to provide enough cars to as
sure every rider a seat
Evening journal., 1913-04-28

by the United Press.
VIENNA, April 28.-In the event
that the powers collectively. or any
one of them. force Montenegro to give
up Scutari, they may still have their
hands full when Il comes to setting
up the autonomous kingdom of AL
bania that the ambassadors in London
planned last December. Essad Pasha,
erstwhile Turkish commandant Of
Scutari, whose men the conquering
King Nicholas allowed to walk out Of
the captured city with all their arms
and ammunition, has proclaimed him
self king of Albania and with 10000
men at his back is today marching
on Tirana Once there, he intends to
have himself formally acclaimed and
will take possession.
Essad Pasha is an Albanian chief
tain and has a loyal following among
the mountineers. It is believed here
and in Paris that he is in league with
King Nicholas and that the reported
bloody lighting at Scutari was BIT
OF play staged to deceive Europe
Dispatches from Sofia say the Bull
garians think Essad Pasha will sure
ay be successful in his Albanian as
pirations Montenegro and Servis
are believed to be with him and il is
suspected that Bulgaria would like
TO see him win.
Evening journal., 1913-04-28
DEATH COMES EARLY
TO NEWSPAPER WRITER

Following an illness since last
winter. William Townsend smithers
aged 30 years, we'll known in news
paper circles in this city. Chester
and Philadelphia. died at the home OF
his mother on State street, on Satur-
day afternoon. MIR. Smithers was a
son OF the late Secretary of State
William r. Smithers and was popular
throughout the state where he was
Familiarity known as "Towney.'
Mr.. Smithers worked for awhile on
the Philadelphia Inquirer. Chester
Republican and the Every Evening
the latter in this city. He also work
ed for awhile on a Western paper.
The funeral services will he held to-
morrow afternoon with intorment at
Barratt's Chapel, where his father is
buried.
Evening journal., 1913-04-28
HELP FOR
FARMER WHO
LOSES STOCK
SeafOrd Llveryman Sends S.
to Fund for ]. I.
EaStburn
TO CIRCULATE AID
PETITION IN COUNTY

Another contribution for ]. 7, East
burn, tenant Of the Hamburg Cove
farm. who has lost fourteen horses by
a disease, supposed to be meningitis,
has been received by THE EVENING
JOURNAL. 1t is from J. 3. Hurley.
liveryman OF seaford. Del, who sent
along a check for $500. in letter
reading as follows;
"The Evening Journal Wilmington,
Del
Gentlemen: am glad to learn
through your paper, that you are re-
coiving donations for Mr.. Eastburn.
While mine is small it'wsn help. and
only hope there may lRS others TO
follow. Please lind check for $500
for Mr.. Eastburn. | remain
yours respectfully
John n. Hurley"
With one swoop, disease has de-
prived Mr.. Eastburn of his labor OF
twenty-one years His fourteen horses
that died were worth 81 400. and he
did not have a cent OF insurance .ou
them II is singular that most farm
ers carry no insurance on their live
stock Three other horses owned by
Eastburn are IN Now, az a time when
he needs horses TO work his farm.
which he rents ON shares, Mr.. East
burn finds himselffhelpless, with no
money to get horses.
I'm no quitter" said Mr.. Cast
burn. I'm going to stick 10 IL. ] was
twenty-onc years getting those horses,
but I've got good help-mato and am
going TO fight It out the best I cau.'
The fourteenth horse on the farm
died yesterday DR. J. H. kuhne
State Veterinarian, visited tho farm
and had the head of the animal cut
loff AS soon as Dr. Kuhna saw the
blood. which was very black, he gave
instructions not to remove the carcas
The head was sent TO Washington TO
day for examination. In the opinion
of Dr Kuhns anthrax caused th'
death Of the horses. Consequently
J Or. Kuhns ordered the carcas of th
/ horse buried where Il had died
The state authorities aud tho Gar
mers will anxionsly await the resul
of the analysis Of the horses head
Some farmers are preparing to cir
. culatc subscription blanks to &c
money TO aid Mr. Easthurn. Some o
them are men who never have me
Mr. Eastburn. but who are moved b.
feeling of sympathy because Of tn
doughty little farmers misfortune
THE EVENING JOURNAL will b
glad to receive any contributions 70
Mr.. Eastburn. Those already receives
arc from:
J. B. Hurley, Seaford. ...........S $50
Z A. ID. Vandever ........... 20
Evening journal., 1913-04-28
W. P. WHITE
ANNOUNCES !
CANDIDACY
National Progressive viii
Run for Presidency Of
Council at May
Primaries
DEMOCRATS MAY HAVE
3 MAYORALTY CANDIDATES

Announcement was made today by
William P. White, a former member
of Council from the Eighth ward.
that he will be a candidate for Pres
ident Of Council on the National
Progressive ticket. In making the
announcement Mr.. White said he had
held the matter under advisement
for some time, having been urged
by a number of Progressives to be-
come a candidate for the office and It
was only after serious consideration
that he concluded to announce him
self a candidate.
Friends Of Mr. White who have
been urging him for this Office make
the contention that in that position,
if elected he will be in a place TO
further progressive legislature along
the same lines as was pursued in the
General Assembly, principally a CEN
tralization of the financial depart
ments of the city in the City Treas
urer's Office Improvement of the as
sessment system and better collec-
ton of city taxes. His experience.
while a member of City Council. il
! is pointed out also will come in
good stead.
Mr.. White has been one Of the most
active Progressives in the party in
Wilmington and has done much
toward furthering the movement in
Delaware, all the policies of the
National Progressive Party having
been adhered to- His decision to be
a candidate for President Of Council
is expected to meet with general ap.
proval, and il is said he will be the
choice of not only his own but the
Republican party committees from
both these organization having beer
appointed to arrange for common pri
marios
The further statement was made
today that II is likely the Natona
I Progressive will have candidate To-
the office of city treasurer. No nam'
has been mentioned however. TIT
Republican candidates for this ofic
is Charles S Lednum the incument
On the Democratic side the onl
pronounced candidate is James ]
lCahill. a resident OF the Tenth warc
There was some talk Of former Coun
Gilman John J. McGovern, OF tn
Eleventh ward running. but It appear
that Mr.. Cahill will most likely hav
the field to himself He is a book
keeper and is associated with tn
carriage manufacturing firm o
Cahill and Company.
II became known today that ther
is a possibility OF there being thre
candidates in the field for the Demo
cratic nomination for mayor. ID
willard Springer and J. Frank McCo
have been the two announced candi
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