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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-22
ARSON SQUAD" BURNS
B0ATHOUSE IN BRITAIN
Suffragette Sentinel Goes ito
JaiI-Mrs. Belmont Pre-
diets Trouble in U. S.

LONDON. April 22.-An larson
squad of militant suffragettes early
today succeeded in burning down the
Handsworth Park boathouse in a Bir-
mingham suburb. Four large boats
and large quantity of equipment
were destroyed. With the opening of
the boating season attempts to destroy
skiffs and shells are expected, and
along most of the rivers and lakes a
close watch is kept by special patrols
night and day.
"You had better stick to the needle
and drop the revolver was the courts 9
advice today to Annie Bell, suffra-
gette sentinel arrested outside Hollo-
way jail on the night Of April 2 during
the imprisonment of Mrs. Pankhurst.
Miss Bell, who was armed with re-
volver when arrested. was sentenced
to three weeks imprisonment She
refused to bind herself to keep the
peace for year, and told the magis-
trate: Your advice is not of any use
at all"
Mrs. Belmont Predicts Trouble.
NEW YORK, April 22-Praise Of the
militant suffragettes in England and pre-
diction Of serious trouble in America il
women do not get the ballot We're Mrs
%. III. =. Belmonts themes as she pre-
pared today to sail tonight for Europe
as delegate from this country to the in
ternational woman's. suffrage convention
in Budapest opening June 10.
Mrs. Belmont said she approved of
everything the English wild women
have done. and that if woman suffrage is
not effected in New York i'm 1915 militant
methods may prevail here. THE ENG
lishWomen will get the vote now before
we do, and that will be a disgrace she
said. People here do not know it, but
Mrs. Pankhurst was told by Arthur Bal
four and other big men that militant
methods must be Used if the women
would win. Men never Won their free
dom without shedding blood and the
women will not get their without. fight
ti,,,y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-22
COMMITTEE HEARS
CURRENCY PLANS
Senator Owen Reports Re-
suits of Informal Conferences
on Proposed Legislation.
VIEWS OF PRESIDENT
AND ADVISERS GIVEN
Former Believes That Tariff Revision
Should Be Followed With I'M
proved Banking System.

Chairman Owen of the Senate banking
and currency committee called it's mem
bers together today and advised them of
results of informal conferences with
President Wilson, Secretary McAdoo and
Chairman Glass of the House banking
committee on the subject of currency re-
form. Hearings are to be arranged to
be followed by joint sessions of the cur
rency committees OF both House and SEN
ate preparatory to currency legislation at
THE extra session of Congress, provided
that the tariff is disposed of without un-
foreSeen delay.
The committee agreed to begin hearings
upon currency subjects within few
weeks. At the end of short meeting
Senator Owen was authorized to present
resolution in the Senate authorizing
the hearings. At another meeting, to be
held N1ay >. the committee will decide
what experts shall be summoned to tes-
tjfN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-22
WEATHER.

Fair and warmer tonight. We'd
nesday probably fair and warm;
moderate south winds.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-06-15

Mrs. R. B. Moore; treasurer, Mrs. J.
c. Horne. These officers were faithful
to their duties and a great help to the
association
A meeting was held every third Fri
day at p. m. at the school house.
The meetings were we'll attended, the
interest being we'll sustained through
out the year Parents and teachers
worked in greater harmony, and were
more in sympathy with each other as
a result. The rules of the school were
read and explained, many helpful ideas
presented and acted on, topics of spe-
cial and general interest were present
ed and much good resulted from the
Interchange of thoughts, ideas and
plans. Outside friends sometimes help
ed with their presence and advice
Through the efforts of the parents
and teachers $4,000 was raised during
the year. Twenty-four dollars Of this
money was paid for the rent of a
piano. tennis ball, a baseball and
bat and a few other articles were pur
chased. The balance of the money was
spent to build a baseball ground and
a tennis court on the rolling hillside
that forms the small playground of
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-06-15

Kate Lindstrom, guardian, Mrs. Addie
E. Cranston, musician.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-06-15
TO RAISE THE CHURCH DEBT.

Mr.. Dickerson recently gave the
Knox church people a good Quaker
sermon and in making an announce
ment for the Dorcas ladies told this
story on a Kansas City bachelor who
believed in the church paying off it's
debt. Sixty dollars had been distri-
buted to so of its members to invest
as they pleased and report in so days
their profit. A bachelor who is a mil
Honaire bought a shoe shining out
Il t with his dollar and those who visit
ed his office could not leave without
shine The bachelor said when he fin
ed the job: az am doing this to help
lift the church debt. You can pay what
you please" He had then made
enough money to pay the entire $4,000
back
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-06-15

New York, June 14-Those who
have been following June weddings in
New York this year say that the one
which attracted most attention in So
cial circles, was the marriage a few
days ago of Miss Bessie f. Yoakum,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin F.
Yoakum, and Francis r. Larkin, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Larkin OF this
city.
The ceremony took place at the ex-
elusive Fifth Avenue Presbyterian
church; the guests numbered five hun
dred. The brides gifts covered ten
large tables, and consisted of many
handsome solid gold and silver dinner
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-06-15

Realizing the Importance of cooper
alton, between the parents and teachers
in working for the good of our, chill
dren in school, the various schools of
the city have organized Home and
School Leagues. All the city schools
except two are in the work and afhliat-
ed in a central council. At the meet
ing OF the central council the last of
work done and the following reports
show some of the work accomplished
during the past school year.
BESSIE T. WILSON,
Secretary.
School No. I.
The Home and School League of
school No. / was organized Jan %,
1913. Meetings are held upon second
Tuesday of each month at 3:15 p. m.
Requiring a quorum OF %, its meetings
have been well attended.
The themes which have been dis
cussed in the four meetings held have
'what Home Studies Should be IN
dertaken by Children in Grammar
Grades
Recitation and Examination Marks ?'
THE Eligibility OF Women upon
School Boards and TO Vote upon School
Matters"
"a Reasonable Program for Medical
Inspection and School Nurse
THE league cc-operated with the
teachers In promoting an art exhibit
which raised a net amount OF $1,000
TO decorate the school rooms with suit
able pictures.
It's endorsement OF the vacation
school was approved by the board
BY its cooperation with the Health
League of the r. II. =. a, pamphlets
upon the care Of teeth. tonsiis and
Rdinoids were distributed to all the
city schools.
This league was one OF the most
earnest supporters of the organization
of the central council.
School No. 2.
At school No. 2 a Home and School
League was organized during the fall
of 1912 when constitution and bylaws
were adopted. Following officers were
elected: President, Mrs Fred Massey;
eecretary Mrs. ]. H, Mock; treasurer
Miss Fannie Henderson. Our object IS
TO further the interests Of the child and
bring parent and teacher in closer
touch. During the year funds have
been raised by candy and ice cream
sales and a very profitable George
Washington party. With this money pic
lures have been framed, a. much needed
globe bought for grade 4, and a book
case for the library which was started
last year. This cost $500. One hun
bred dollars was paid for q. piano. a
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-06-15

sets antique draperies and furniture.
The former Miss Yoakum, who is
celebrated for her beauty and love of
outdoor sports, is as well known in
Texas as in New York. Her remark
able ability in handling firearms was
aptly demonstrated on her recent
visit to Texas, when she brought back
with her a remarkable collection of
animal pelts as mute testimonial to
her Workmanship.
Mr. Larkin is a graduate of Prince
ton, class of 1911, and is now in the
commission business in this city At
ter the wedding trip in this country,
Mr.. and Mrs. Larkin will live in New
York
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-06-15
ELECTION OF OFFICERS PAST
MOBILES GRAND ASSOCIATION

At the meeting of the Past Mobiles
Grand Association, which met on
Friday afternoon with Mrs. F. z.
Cranston, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year.
Mrs. F. NJ. Smith, president; Mrs.
Emma Clutter, vice president; Mrs.
Annie o. Pooley, re- elected treasurer;
Mrs. Annie Ridley, re- elected secre-
tary; Mrs. Rebecca F'riedricksen. chap
lain; Mrs. L. NJ. Da. is, marshal, Mrs.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-06-15
MRS. FRANCIS WILSON
ENTERTAINING GUESTS.

Miss Emily Wilson. of Selma, and
Miss Eudora Harrison, of Eutaw, Ala
bama, are the guests of Mrs. Francis
Wilson on North Spring street Mrs.
Wilson'S guests will spend some time
with her, enjoying the pleasures of a
summer on the seashore.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-06-15

sohoo. No. 20. A donation of $11.OO
was also received from friends of the
school.
On the whole the work of the Pa
rent-Teacher Association Of school No.
70 was helpful, pleasant and encour-
aging.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-06-15
MISS ANNIE JUDSON TO
MARRY DR. i AMRUS WELLS

Chipley, June 14.-Mr. and Mrs S.
Burton Judson, of Chipley, announce
the enga cement Of their daughter, Miss
Annie, to DR.. J. AmbUs Wells, of st.
Andrews, Fla, the wedding to take
place Monday, June Goth.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-06-15

This modified Balkan blouse of plain
white, and rose and white striped serge
is for a. girl from Is to 20. Collar,
cuffs and sash of rose failIe. Stitched
straps Of the striped goods pass over
the shoulders and end in front at the
patch pockets. The three quarter
sleeves have rurnback cuffs. The pep
Ium Of the striped serge has the upper
edge cut in points under which the
sash asses. It is <notted at right side.
Large smoked pearl buttons fasten the
blouse in front.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-06-15
CRADLE ROLL PARTY AT THE
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHuRCE

CRADLE ROLL PARTY AT THE
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The annual cradle roll party will be
given at the First Presbyterian church
on Thursday June 18th, and the fol-
lowing invite Ions have been sent out
to the babies in the church:
Dear Baby: You and your parents
are invited to attend a Rainbow Party
at the First Presbyterian church, on
Thursday, June 18th, 1913, from four
TO p. m.
Mrs. NJ. A Suarez, Cradle Roll
Superintendent"
A pretty hand-painted rainbow dec
GRATED these cards, and the party will
no doubt be well attended, for the
Cradle Roll parties, given each year.
are always events Of much interest In
the church.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-06-15
MONDAY EUCHRE CLUB
WITH MRS. FAULKNER.

Mrs. l. Faulkner will be hostess to
the members of her euchre club on
Monday afternoon, at her home on D
street
Alma record., 1913-10-16

given is not yet available because of
apparent errors. One school report
ed a membership of 90 and an aver
age attendance of $50, another re-
ported a school of so with six teach
ers and no officers, another reported
three teachers for 40 scholars and
13 officers, another reported nineteen
teachers and eighteen officers, one
with a membership of 1870 had no
teachers or officers at all. A number
of schools are finding that they have
not given themselves proper credit
for offerings for missions and other
benevolences. Corrections on all
these points will be gladly received
and properly credited at once.
Alma record., 1913-10-16
ALMA HIGH SCHOOL HAPPENINGS

Smith is still out of the game with
an injured shoulder. 1t is feared he
will be out most of the season
Mr.. Ezra Smith, president of the
school board was visitor Thursday.
Manager Crisp succeeded in getting
another game with St. Louis. The
game was added to the schedule and
will be played on Davis Field, We'd
nesday, October 20.
Night school classes have organiz-
ed and meet three times weekly, Mon
day, Wednesday and Thursday
nights. 1t is expected the enroll
ment this year will exceed that OF
last year. Many more people ought
to take work at night school, thus
prepare for better positions than
they now obtain.
Roy Perry joined the squad and
reported for practice Monday.
DIR. Jay Clizbe was a welcome Wis
itor Monday forenoon.
Hughes is back on the job again
and showed up splendidly in the Bay
City game.
Miss Jessie Potter, former Alma
High school science teacher, was a
guest of the school and her sister
last Friday. Miss Potter also sub
stituted for Miss Clark who was i'll.
Alma record., 1913-10-16
WHEELER SCHOOL ITEMS

Ethel Dancer, editor in chief; Lila
Rich, Gladys Coleman, Edmund Wolf
gang. assistant editors.
Willie Crumb is absent from school
and working in the beets
Ethel Dancer was absent from
school Friday morning
Viva FIillock and Esther Maxson
were callers Friday.
The High school have the Youths
Companion, Current Events, Moder-
ator Topics and Hints on the reading
table
The school is preparing work for
the church fair exhibit on oct. nth
and 18th
Leonard Hall is still absent from
school on account of illness
Jennie Kenney is new pupil in
the primary room
Roy Lippert was absent from
school one day last week.
Mr. Baylis of Alma and Rev. b. J.
Youngs of this place visited school
several days ago Mr. Baylis gave
talk, The Boss who Bossed John
SON
The girls have organized their
basketball team and chosen their col
ors, which are black and orange
The line up for the Orange side
are Center, Blanche Kanine; side
center, Margaret Robbins; forwards,
Nelma Thomas. Katie Kanine; guards
Alberta Stowe, Alice Watson. For
the Black the line up is as follows:
Center Eurina Phelps; side center
Martha Klenke; forwards, Grace Hale
Gladys Coleman: guards. Iva Allen
! ila Rich. Substitutes, Mamie Baird
Bertha Rich, Ethel Dancer.
Alma record., 1913-10-16

The Sophomore girls entertained
the boys of their class by giving a
Dutch party Friday evening Many
of the guests came masqued. After
few hours of fun making, refresh
ments were served in the sewing
room. An enjoyable evening was
spent by all who attended.
A new chemical laboratory table
was installed Saturday, making the
laboratory equipment practically com
plete.
AT a mass meeting last Friday,
Russell Gaffney was elected High
school yell master for the year
Gaffney took charge of the meeting
Immediately following election
Never before was there such spirit
shown as was at that meeting and at
the Bay City game Saturday Nine
'rahs for Russ"
A four-page pamphlet was printed
by the A. H. S. A. A. last week. The
pamphlet consisted of all the High
school songs and yells. They were
distributed among the members of
the association as compliments of the
A. II. s. A. a.
George Shong, of Seville Center,
entered school Monday, and joined
the Freshman class.
Alma record., 1913-10-16
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS.

Reports have been received from
the following Sunday schools: Alma
Baptist, Christian, Methodist and
Presbyterian, Ashley NJ. T., Bailey
Union, Bannister NJ. f., Bethany NJ.
E, Bethel u. b., Breckenridge NJ. T.,
East Washington U. b., Elm Hall
NJ. f., Emerson Baptist, Fairview,
Forest Hill Christian, Fulton Center
NJ. T., Ithaca NJ T., Lindley, Mid
dleton Christian, North Shade L. B.,
Ola Union, Old L. B. Church, Park
inson Nj. f.. Pleasant Grove, Rath-
bone. Riverdale NJ. T., South Wheel
er, Sewers Memorial. st. Louis .Bap-
tist. Methodist and Presbyterian,
Sumner Center NJ. F., Sumner Christ
ian, Tubbs Union, Washington Gems
ter Evangelical and Zion. Anyone
knowing of a Sunday School in Gra-
tiot county not in this list will con-
fer a favor by sending the name and
address OF its superintendent to How
ard L. Holmes at Alma. Programs
OF the County Convention at Alma,
October 3O-31 will be mailed to
every Sunday school superintendent
this week if his address is on record.
The exact summary of the reports
Alma record., 1913-10-16
HIT By I'm AUTOMOBILE
father.lD.LaW Of 0. SWiShef Hit BY
John BeCker'S Car

Mr.. A. Munson. of Dowagisc, was
struck by an automobile driven by John
Becker Wednesday evening, a few
minutes before six o'clock. Mr.. Munson
was riding bicycle and accompanied by
his son-in-law. o. w. Swisher who
narrowly escaped. Mr.. Munson was
thrown to the ground unconscious with
three teeth knocked out and badly in
jured.
Alma record., 1913-10-16
LOCAL HIP P[N|kCS

Mrs. VIM. Pritchard, of Wright ave-
entertained Mrs. ]. J. Casey of superior,
Wis, and Mrs. Sylvia Smith of Saginaw
Monday of this week.
Mrs. w. e. Hammond of Belding has
rented the store in the Fraker building.
formerly occupied by Mr. McPee, and is
re-arranging the fixtures preparatory to
opening with full line of crockery and
glassware.
l.. H. Mapes brought to The Record
Office yesterday morning a spray of red
raspberry bush bearing several ripe ber-
ries, the second crop of the season. He
also brought two apples which were
blown from the trees during the cyclone
of 1912
w. II. Marsh Of Mt. Pleasant was a
caller at The Record Office yesterday.
Mr. Marsh was on his way to Grand
Rapids as a member of Mt. Pleasant
citizens committee, appointed to inves-
tigate the merits of a filtering plant for
providing Mt Pleasant with supply Of
water for dometic uses.
Alma record., 1913-10-16
CLUB ENTERTAINED
Al Home OF Mrs. Jess ROCKWELL
Delightful Day Spent

Sixteen members of the 500 Club took
the northbound motor car Wednesday
morning for Mrs. Rockwell's home.
They were met at the Parkinson Cross
ing and conveyed to the always pretty
home where Mrs. Rockwell served an
elaborate dinner TO her guests. Then
500 was played for three hours Two
handsome prizes were given and another
light lunch served, after which all left
for home feeling Mrs. Rockwell and her
husband were delightful entertainers.
Alma record., 1913-10-16
SUCCESSFUL AUCTION.

Messrs Burrell and Havens' auction
sale, advertised in Ihe Record, was a
Saturday sale but exceeded all expecta-
tions both in point of attendance aud
financial returns. The Record. Helman
combination always brings resuls.
Alma record., 1913-10-16
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Alma, Mich, Oct. Is, 1913.
Advertised list for the week end
ing Oct. II, 1913.
Mr. VIM. Dempsey.
Mr.. +. f. Evarts.
Mr. Edgar Johnson.
Mr.. Clarence Keiser.
Mr.. Clarence Kiser.
NJ. NJ. Lustig.
l.. S. Utter.
The above if not called for will be
sent to the Dead Letter office Oct
27th, 1913.
Alma record., 1913-10-16
NEW OPTICAL PARLORS.

Mr.. J. +. Converse, OF 124 East
Superior has passed the eXamina-
ton of the Michigan State Board and
become a registered optometrist. He
has purchased a modern apparatus,
and fitted up rooms in the rear OF his
jewelry store for optical work.
Alma record., 1913-10-16
POULTRY, HIDES, ETC.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.


NJ. Z. Lewis to f. ]. Kennett,
n. = lots and ?, blk IS,
Bannister ..................$ 500
Z. < A. {. Kennett to NJ. L.
Lewis, + = NV Il sec 33
Hamilton Observation-Disclosures. 1000
w. o. Watson to L. d. Win
chell, lot in Breckenridge. 800
L. d. Winchell to J. Allen, lot
in Breckenridge ............. 325
+. W. Lake to X. l.. Rockwell,
lot 3, blk AZ, Gargett's add,
Alma Observation-Disclosures. 100
d. Howe to L. W. lake, lots
Is and Il, Park Place. East
Alma. .... .....a.......... 1000
T.. t. Wiley to NJ. c. Frisbie.
land IN thddlngs add, 81. Louis 1900
NJ. {. Frisbie to G.. Allen, lots
= and 2. blk 70. IT, & +. add.
St Louis $50
c. ]. Sutton to c. NJ. BILLINGS.
ut SW u SE Il sec 10. Seville 500
c. A. Wilkinson "a A Ackles
cE u NE H. sec 2i North
Star 1ooc
C. A. Wilson 70 Raw NIcC,u
lot > blk 2. Williams add
Ithaca loo
G. T RavIev to w Roy1o,, CIV
u cF II sec a Fin. eeo
C. =. Rcd 81 al 70 Donrohro
\ i NE u sec 81 North
Shade e5oo
T. 7 11-.ti =
nt NE II NV II coo Of p;no
Alma record., 1913-10-16
ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

FOR SALE-Good brood mare, five
years old and sound. X. l.. Duck
worth, Union phone. X
Alma record., 1913-10-16

FOUND-On road west of St. Louis,
last Thursday, automobile tire.
Owner may have same by paying for
this notice. X
Alma record., 1913-10-16

WANTED-At once, salesman to
take established tea route at Alma
and the surrounding country. Write
]. G. White, Alma, Mich, or Grand
Union Tea Company, SIG Genesee
Avenue, Saginaw, Mich. 1868
Alma record., 1913-10-16

FOR SALE-Foldine bed, oak finish,
used very little and i'll good condition.
Union phone 1863. X
Alma record., 1913-10-16

FOR SALE Jewel hard coal burner,
Banner steel range, Eureka gas
range 1 bedroom suite. ELNORA
FULLER, over Delavan's store.
lH0ht1
Alma record., 1913-10-16

MAN WANTED-Single man by the
month on farm.-C. f. Brown. I
Alma record., 1913-10-16

The exact summary of the reports
Alma record., 1913-10-16

FOR SALE-Dry elm chunk wood,
$500 per cord delivered in lots of
two cords or over See Henry Soule.
Alma record., 1913-10-16

FOR SALE - Two new sugar beet
racks, cheap-best made. Enquire
]. Barney, 215 w. Superior street
Alma record., 1913-10-16

FOR RENT-Coal sheds. scales to sell
or rent. Excellent location. Enquire
OF +. w. Hooper. lS00tf
Alma record., 1913-10-16

FOR RENT Furnished rooms at 4l6
Maple ave. All moderu conveniences.
The Detroit times., 1913-12-24
CASE AGAINST
MIDDLETON WEAK
Man Accused of ImpersOnating
Government Officer Given
Partial Hearing

j. Middleton, who is alleged by the
federal authorities 10 have hoaxed sew
eral Pontiac business men out OF sew
eral hundred dollars 10 save them
money ami embarrassment By using
MS inhueace la Washington TO
straighten out Canadian land deal
IN which his victims are interested,
was given partial hearing before
United States Commissioner Hurd,
Tuesday morning The government
submitted It's sile OF the case, which
IS Admittedly nor very strong.
VI. d. A1,an, NJ A. Hayes. X. Kent
aad Attorney A. l.. Moore, who
brought the case % the attention ot
rr1g- gUvErTu1urv- WE'RE rrvt4ccti- Is
Witnesses. They All i've in Pontiac.
II f. debatable question whether Mid
dleton represented himself in his deal
ings with the Pontiac business men
as an International detective" or as
q direct representative of the govern
ment. II "a used the title "interna-
tional detective" IN securing contribu-
lions for a hush fund, then the COM
plant against him for impersonating
government officer will not stand.
Attorney Moore stated that Middleton
admitted % him that he "bluffed" the
Pontiac lald investors into paying him
the money.
When Middleton was taken into Gus
tody his Pontiac victims were Drepar-
ing to raise a fund Of $4,000 which he
WAS to use TO protect their interests
in the land deal. As the government
is not interested IN an investigation
OF the land deal. no testimony was in
troduced TO bring cut the fact concern
ing this part OF the case.
Commissioner HLrd has adjourned
the case until Dec. 20. at o'clock,
when he will hear Middetons eXpla'
nation of tile whole AFFAIR