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Evening star., 1919-11-11
Unrest.

Some very able persons have decided
it is best
For every one to analyze the causes
of unrest.
The neighbor with a clarionet is one
of them for sure.
He causes an insomnia that strength
can scarce endure.
The man who makes lengthy speech
with unabating pow'r
Upsets the nerves because he made
you miss your dinner hour.
The motorist who blows his horn and
puts it to the test
May also rank as one Of our promoters
of unrest.
The agitator who stands forth with
an expanding chest
Is not the only one who gives occasion
for unrest.
The man who keeps parrot or dog
with temper grim
A grave responsibility must be assign
cd to him.
And every one who lives upon 4 close
and selfish plan
Must make life somewhat harder for
his toiiing fcllowman.
The tendency to think with purely
cgotisic zest
Is helping more o. less in the promo
tion of unrest.
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Of the justice and wisdom Of the ac-
ton of the House in excluding him
from membership in the law-making
body. The sole regret in this case is
that the vote Of the House was not
unanimous.
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Just to show that there are no hard
feelings, German and Austrian mu-
sicians are perfectly willing to come
back and take American money. Even
DR.. Muck may yet become reconciled
if the pecuniary inducements are suf-
ficiently liberal.
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An Awful Thought.

An Awful Thought.
"I believe in obeying the law to the
letter."
$50 do l." said Mr.. Meekton earnest
ly. $50 do I. But you can bet I'm
glad don't live in state where they
have those old blue laws still on the
books that permit a man to discipline
his wife with switch as large as his
finger"
Evening star., 1919-11-11

Many a great scientific discovery
encounters an exasperating difficulty
in the lack of a means of clearly ex-
planning the results and significance
to an interested but unscientifc pub
lie.
Evening star., 1919-11-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANpER JOHNSON.

A Tribute.
"That was a fine argument YOU
made"
"Then you agree with met" said
Senator Sorghum.
"Not exactly. But you certainly
made me wish you were on one side
of the question at ISSUE"
Evening star., 1919-11-11

The commuters resentful frame
of mind may be- in some degree due
to the fact that winter is at hand and
there will be little literature on the
delights of suburban life to while
away a dreary trip. =
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Science is now considering theories
tending to show that space has its
limitations. They are difficult for the
layman to grasp, but they serve an
admirable purpose in taking the
human mind for a few brief moments
away from mundane agitations.
Evening star., 1919-11-11

The ex-kaiser is supposed to have
ambitions to return to his old posi-
tion in Berlin. He is likely to find
that large amount of political op-
position has developed in his absence
Evening star., 1919-11-11

Bolshevism is putting up a bold
front in France. Every disorderly and
ruthless element seems to entertain
a desire to take refreshments in Paris.
Evening star., 1919-11-11

Coal miners call the operators "prof-
iteers." This is about as opprobrious
an epithet as could be selected at the
present time.
Evening star., 1919-11-11

Lady Astor shows a courageous and
at the same time trustful spirit when
she places her reliance in the British
sense of humor.
Evening star., 1919-11-11

The ultimate consumer wishes the
strike could be pigeonholed. at least
until the coal bin can be filed.
Evening star., 1919-11-11

So far as Judge Gary is personally
concerned, there is still no argument
whatever.
Evening star., 1919-11-11

Whichever way Ohio votes one cleo
ton, she is quite capable of voting
another the next.
Evening star., 1919-11-11

China is not yet able to fix a date
for general rejoicing over the return
by Japan of Shantung.
Evening star., 1919-11-11

The libel suit brought by Charles
Murphy ought to result in some inter.
esting cross examination.
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Some of the miners must be tempted
to quit the business altogether and
take up the study of law.
Evening star., 1919-11-11
Home. Sweet Home.

"Father works very hard" said Miss
Pansy Pyetin; "but he is better off
putting in sixteen hours a day than
coming home and mussing up the fur
niture
Evening star., 1919-11-11

The "reds" are not to be permitted
to color American opinion.
Evening star., 1919-11-11

The Lever law has proved highly
important article in legal mechanics.
Evening star., 1919-11-11
Difference.

Opinions differ, some declare.
A bulldog is an ugly brute.
And yet he has admirers fair.
Who vow that he is sweetly cute.
Evening star., 1919-11-11
Knowing His Place.

"Did you order ham and eggs9
asked the head waiter.
"Certainly not. / humbly request
ed them"
Evening star., 1919-11-11

Jud Tunkins says he's goin' to dis
guise himself as a deer, hopin' maybe
he won't be hit so often when he
guides for amateur hunters.
Evening star., 1919-11-11

keeps the dust down
when you sweep. Helps
clean rugs and carpets.
Makes the colors bright
er. Guaranteed not to in
jure fabrics. Contains no
salt or sand. Price, soc
carton.
Evening star., 1919-11-11

dust, or treated with Wizard Polish for
cleaning. polishing and preserving the
floor finish. Mop is made of the best
yarn. Smooth handle has the adjustable
elbow, for getting under furniture. Does
not make floors oily or slippery. Price.
S1.75.
Evening star., 1919-11-11

Mems Wool-padded-sole Eel
Moccasin Slippers; brown ane
gray, in all sizes; warm, easy
snug fitting "conhes" that any
man will appreciate.
Children's Felt Moccasins; al
sizes, in shell rose and contras
ribbon-trimIned.
Evening star., 1919-11-11

Women's Fur-trimmed F e 1t
Juliets, as shown made with hex-
ible leather soles and 11a-inch
heels. In black, wine, brown and
gray; all sizes. Values-excep-
tional, these; the price concession
reflected in this SI.6o price is
worthy of every wor1an's note.
Evening star., 1919-11-11
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

THEODORE w. MOVES. Editor
Alma record., 1919-01-02
SEEKING TO RAISE
TELEPHONE RATES
Michigan State Telephone Co.
10 Ask Railroad Commits
sion for Permission.

II has been announced by the Mich
gan State Telephone company that
il will make application for q raise
IN telephone rates 10 the Michigan
Railroad Commission on January T..
The announcement Of the company
states that il will ask for authority
10 alter, by standardizing and making
more nearly adequate, the schedule
of rates. rentals and practices now
IN effect in all local exchanges of the
company in the STATE, except for the
Detroit exchange.
The proposed standard schedule of
rates shows six classes for the towns
and cities Of various size, Alma being
included in the third coup of cities
with population of 3.5Ol TO 10000.
The schedules show cost for one
party business service of $4,000 com
pared with the present price Of $500
per year. The residence service
shows a cost Of S240O as compared
with $1,000 at the present time Farm
line service will also be in for a good
raise.
The announcement of the company
that it will ask permission TO raise
the rates 10 this extent, is exciting
considerable comment among the
business men of the city, who do not
feel that such an inrease in rates is
needed.
Alma record., 1919-01-02
CHURCH OF CHRIST REVEALS

A series of special evangelistic
services will begin Sunday evening
at the Church of Christ under the
direction Of j. S. Raum, minister,
assisted by Evangelist. c. NJ Smith
son of Illinois and also by c. R. May
\as leader Of song. J. S. Raum will
begin the campaign by speaking Sun
day and Monday nights and on Tues
day Evangelist Smithson will arrive
and take charge. Evangelist Smith
son made very favorable impression
when here for a few days in Novem-
Der and will be heard with delight
4 feature OF the meetings will be a
large chorus choir under the direc-
tion of Mr. May. who has proved
himself real leader in handling this
chorus of young people. Sunday
night this chorus rendered a Christ
mas cantata in the presence Of an
audience that packed the building to
the doors. All seats are free and the
public is cordially invited to enjoy
these services
Alma record., 1919-01-02
EXPECTED TO ASK
FOR A NEW TRIAL
In All Probability New Trial
Will BE Asked. Stated One
of EichOrn's Attorneys.

Seen at his Offices yesterday, Chas
II. Goggin, one OF the attorneys in
the Albert Eichorn case and the John
+. Brennan case, stated that in all
probability q new trial would be
asked for Albert Eichorn, now serv-
ing life sentence at Marquette,
following his conviction for the mur-
der of Beatrice Epler Of this city.
While he would not state posi- =
lively that the attorneys for Eichorn
were contemplating asking Tor a new
trial for him, the trend of the con-
versation was such as TO Indicate
that the matter has probably already
been decided, and it would not be sur
prising il new trial was asked for
al any time in the near future. Dis
cussion of a new trial for Eichorn
first came up during the Brennan
case.
When asked on what grounds n
new trial would be asked for, if one
was sought, Mr.. Goggin stated that
Eichorn felt that he could not secure
fair trial in Gratiot county, indi-
eating that this would be one of the
basic reasons TO be used il a new
trial is sought.
lie also gave out that if the new
trial was asked that the ground Of
new evidence in the case would also
play a part. No inkling of the evi-
dence, which he termed new. was
given during the conversation.
Alma record., 1919-01-02
ALMA COLLEGE
TRUSTEE IS DEAD
William WintOn. Former GratiOt
Boy, Died at His Home in
New Jersey.

William Winton, trustee OF Alma
college and a former Gratiot county
lad, died at his home at Verona, n. j.,
Friday according to word which has
been received here. He recently suf-
fe1ed from a complete nervous break
down from which he did not recover.
He was only 50 years Of age.
Mr. Ninton spent his boyhood days
in Ithaca, where he was well known
and highly regarded. lie was a
graduate OF the Ithaca high school
and then attended Alma college from
which he graduated with honors in
1904.
After graduating from Alma col
lege he returned to Ithaca, where he
entered the insurance business with
Arthur Pine, remaining there about
year before he left for the east. At
the time Of HIS death he was the
Superintendent OF agencies for the
Mutual Life Insurance company of
Newark, -. j.
Some years ago ne was elected n
trustee of Alma college and at tie
time Of his death was still member
Of the board .and member OF TWO Of
its most important committees, the
endowment and curriculum commit
tees.
His grandp@rcn-s were among the
earliest settlers n Gratiot county.
In 1910 he WAS married 10 Miss
Florenco Baldwin Of Chicago, who
with hCr 40, sons survive, as do his
parents Mr. and Mrs John Winton
now residents OF Seattle, Wash. and
one sister, Mrs. beulah Sickles.
Alma record., 1919-01-02
NIGHT SCHOOL

On Monday evening, January 6,
new classes will be organized in the
night school conducted at the high
scnool, providing there are a suffi-
cient number present TO enter these
new classes. English, French, short
hand, bookkeeping and typewriting
will be offered, any two of these sub
jects may be pursued by each stu
dent. Tuition $3.50 per month. The
night school classes were organized
the latter part of October with an
enrolment Of 40 but the attendance,
due 70 several causes, has been small
during the past few weeks 1t IS the
desire Of the board of education 70
continue this work If the demand
warrants it. All persons desiring
this work should enroll at the high
school, Monday evening, January 6
at 1880.
Alma record., 1919-01-02
MAUN PROMOTED

W. E. Maun has been appointed
chief assistant to G. r. Wilber, di-
rector Of purchases for the Republic
Motor Truck company, Alma. succeed
ing G.. V. Marshall. Mr.. Maun will
have charge Of production purchases.
Mr.. Maun is well qualified for his
new position, having for a long period
been head Of the service, claim and
stock maintenance department Of the
Western Electric company, Chicago,
and later service manager for the l..
Markle company, Studebaker distrib-
utors in the Windy City. In joining
the Republic Motor Truck company
he took up production problems and
graduated into the purchasing de-
partment until chosen for his present
position.
Alma record., 1919-01-02
PURSE GRABBED
FROM GIRLS ARM
Pocketbook Taken From Girl on
Tuesday Evening on Alma
Street.
MISS UOEllE the VICTIM
Followed from Depot BY Two Men,
One of Whom Grabbed Her
Handbag.

Miss Udelle, youngest daughter Of
Arthur Udelle living on Wrigh. ave-
nue., was robbed Tuesday night while
returning TO her home from the depot.
her pocketbook being snatched from
her arm. within a short distance OF
Superior street, after she had turned
north on Wright avenue.
Miss Udelle arrived in the city
from Ohio on the late Ann Arbor
train. She started 10 walk home, and
was accompanied by a. woman who
lived near her. AS they left the de-
pot two young men treiled along be-
hind them, until they reached Super
Tor street, when the men passed them.
AS Miss Udelle and her companion
reached point near Smiths coal
office on Wright avenue she noticed
the two young men ahead of them.
They had stopped and one of them
was apparently attempting TO tie up
his shoe.
Having a suit case 10 carry in one
land. Miss Udelle was carrying her
] ocketbook suspended over her other
arm, by an attached chain, and as
she attempted to pass the men one
Of them snatched the pocketbook, and
both fled towards the railroad tracks
just TO the west.
When she reached home officers
were summoned by telephone, but the
young lady was unable 10 give a des
cription of either of the men. 1t is
believed, however. that the men are
local characters, as they seemed TO
know Miss Udelle, or at least where
she lived. This is indicated by the
fact that they passed her on the
street and then when they reached
Wright avenue, waited until she ap-
preached The officers are still at sea
concerning the affair.
There were about ten dollars in the
pockctbook or handbag, besides
stamps. postal cards, and some other
articles.
Alma record., 1919-01-02
DIED SUDDENLY
Mrs. Esther X. Carney Died Suddenly
at Home of Son Yesterday.

Mrs. Esther X. Carney, aged 81
years, died suddenly at the home Of
her son, DR.. Thomas J. Carney, on
West Superior street, just before
dinner time on New Years Day. She
had just started to 60 to the dinner
table when the end came.
She was born at Watkins, n. Y,
and lived there until fifteen years
ago, when she made her home with
her son, Thomas. Her husband, an
officer in the Civil war, died in 1881
leaving her with five young children.
For years she, with the aid of her
sons, ran the farm. She was the
daughter Of John Fosett, for many
years recognized as an arbitrator
among the Indians Of upper New
York.
She Is survived by four sons and
one daughter, Frank Carney. geol-
ogist for the National Oil Refinery
company of Arkansas, DR.. Thomas J.
Of Alma, Charles Of Watkins, N. Y,
DR.. +. J. of Durand, and Miss Eliza
beth Carney, social worker at Petos-
key. She is also survived by two
brothers.
The body is being taken to Wat
kins. n. Y. for burial. The funeral
services will be held in that city
Saturday afternoon.
Alma record., 1919-01-02

up the rebuttal. Prosecutor Ora l..
Smith, Deputy Arthur Murphy, Mrs.
S. IL. Epler. mother of the murdered
girl, and Marcus Pollasky were called
in the effort 10 offset the damage to
the peoples case by the admission OF
Ora l.. Smith, when placed on the
stand by the defense, regarding state
ments made by Beaudry. They were
asked il Beaudry had told them all
or part Of the story before the reward
was offered Not one Of them was
fully able to establish this or TO re
fute the insinuations Of the defense
that Beaudry had framed" the evi-
dence TO secure the reward money.
Brennan was also called as a rebuttal
witness before court adjourned for
Sunday.
Monday forenoon a new surprise
was sprung In the case when Kelly
S. Scarf, special prosecutor, asked the
court to allow the prosecution TO call
Clinton and Howard Pierson, young
lads who had assisted Brennan last
year in distributing show bills in St.
Johns, as he wanted them to testify
as he had just learned that they
claimed Brennan wore salt and
pepper suit and white shoes then.
Brennan had denied ever owning such
clothes after Mrs. Baker and Benz.
Kelch had testified that he had worn
them
In view of the Importance of such
testimony the judge stated that he
would allow it to be given. A motion
20 adjourn until Tuesday was taken
under advisement, but the court re-
sumed Monday afternoon, when the
arguments to the jury were taken up
by the attorneys. all five of whom
made pleas TO the jury.
The pleas Of the five attorneys took
up two of the four-hour sessions
Monday and it was not until 10 p. m.
that conrt adjourned for the day, to
be resumed early Tuesday morning
when Judge Moinet made his charge
10 the jury.
Ora L. Smith, prosecuting attorney,
opened the arguments, defending the
attitude of Mrs. ellison, pointing 70
the threats which she asserted were
made against her if she told what
she knew, and which would, account
for her Withholding for three months
the story Of the crime. He also de
rided the attempts of the defense Ia
becloud the issue and insinuate that
the case was "frame-up."
Attorney Goggin opened the argu.
ments for the defense, clubbing David
Beaudry as perjurer, and charging
Continued on page five)
Alma record., 1919-01-02
GOING BACK
Lake VIII Resume His Place
at the Alma Post Office.

Howard Lake, who left his position
as assistant postmaster about three
months ago TO go into the United
States army as a private in the
ranks with view of going to Europe
If needed to defend the honor OF his
country. will resume his place at the
local Office within the next few days,
according TO an announcement made
to n Record reporter Monday by ".
p. Cash, postmaster.
The friends of Mr.. Lake, who have
been greeting him on the streets
since his return from camp several
days ago, will be pleased TO see him
back at his old place at the postoffice.
Alma record., 1919-01-02
BIG ORDERS
Republic Motor Truck Company Inc.
Has Had Big Orders Recently.

Within the past few weeks the Re
public Motor Truck Company Inc has
received some big orders for trucks,
among them being an order from the
New York fire department for four
teen, with prospect of $50 more at
an early date.
The demand for the trucks Of the
local concern is shown by some of the
other recent orders which include 90
for Denver, so for Baltimore. % for
Lynchburg, % for Detroit, so for
Tokyo. Japan, 10 for Wellington, New
Zealand, 20 for Shanghai, China, l6
for Harbin, China, and 40 for Val
paraiso, Chile.
Alma record., 1919-01-02
COMMUNICATION

Rumors To the effect that he
was asked TO resign by Mayor King.
and other -rumors which have been
afoat regarding the work of DR.. T. j.
Carney, as health officer here have
had an effect which has not been at
all justified by conditions In justice
to himself in this connection the fol-
lowing letter 70 Dr. Carney il pub
lished:
State Board Of Health
Michigan
Lansing. Mich. Dec. Is. 1918
DR.. T. j. Carney,
Alma, Mich.
Ny Dear Doctor:
Your communication of the 18th
inst. received. / am very sorry in
deed TO know of your withdrawal
from the health department of your
city. considered you one of the few
competent health officers Of the state
and feel that the department is losing
a good, conscientious supporter from
active duty.
would be very glad 10 see you and
talk these matters over with you at
your first opportunity.
Very truly yours,
X. NJ. Olin, Secretary.
Alma record., 1919-01-02
GOOD LETTER
Private Guy Gongser Writes Inter
esting Letter from France.

Private Guy s. Gongwer Of this
city, with the 18th field artillery in
France. has written a very interest
ing letter to his parents in this city,
Hhich The Record is glad 20 publish.
Private Gongwer's work at the front
has been highly spoken OF by his
officers, who have recommended him
for the Distinguished Service Cross.
The letter follows:
On Active Service with the
American Expeditionary
Force, Dec. IL, 1918
Dear Father and Mother:
Suppose you are having some nice
cold weather in Michigan about now,
but all we are having is rain every
day.
Just what we have been afraid of
is now happening TO us. War is over
and we have been in this little place
nearly a month We have to drill.
have reviews, and lectures on how to
give first aid and a lot Of things like
that. / think when you go through
a deal like we had our last whirl, we
pretty nearly know how TO put on a
bandage.
We were on the front az days at a
stretch and had some narrow escapes
On Sept. 29th | had my big day as
you will see by the recommend l am
sending. I never expected TO come
out alive, but never got "a scratch.
They shelled our aid station, killing
some fifteen or twenty men and
wounding several. Then is when !
had to work as was the only man
that wasn't hurt Lieut.. Shaw also
got hit in the leg. ! had started TO
get one man and when few feet
away a shell blew him all TO pieces
] tell you il makes you a little bit
nervous, but the only thing 20 do was
stay by them and take a chance.
But now it is all over and we may
soon be on our way home, ! hope.
We do not know when it will be, but
are pretty anxious to leave here.
have seen all Of Europe care TO and
will be mighty glad when get home
again.
Wish | could have been home for
Xmas this year, il would be some
reason to celebrate. Thousands of
homes are going to be very said in
deed this year but how lucky we are.
Sister getting along fine again and
soon to be coming home. was
mighty sick at one time for few
days from some gas but soon got
over that When the armistice was
signed and we started back this way,
| had all the war | wanted and an
other fellow and | were all ready TO
go TO the hospital. We figured we
had been too lucky and had better
get away for awhile but the war
ended and we had very rapid re-
covery.
Well, will quit as have no news.
Hold up on the sox as I am all set
now and have enough TO last until
get home.
Guy,
li9 F. A., Med. Dept.
A. +. +.
Alma record., 1919-01-02
FACULTY RECITAL

The faculty Of the music depart
ment of Alma college will give a
vocal and instrumental recital in the
college chapel. Wednesday evening,
January 8. at 8 o'clock The public
is cordially invited.
Alma record., 1919-01-02
Dear Mother

Dear Mother
How is everyone at home? Well
the war is over No one has been
killed in our company. One Of the
cooks. Horton, however, working in
one Of the Kitchens near the front.
was hit in the shoulder by piece of
shrapnel and was taken 10 a hospital
| was never in any great danger. At
Pannes, near Metz, was with de
tail and could hear the Boche shells
whistle and could see them burst a
few rods from US After few min
utes we could hear bang, bang, and
the whistle went in the opposite di-
rection. Then we knew they were
American guns and the shells from
the Hun guns could no longer be seen.
We left New York July 81; arrived
at Liverpool July 81; crossed the
south Of England by rail to South
ampton. After day or so we en-
barked one evening for lie Hsvre, a
French seaport. About August 2, we
left for San Genre, town in central
France. After three weeks the COM
pany moved TO Toul. Here we split
up and went in detachments along
the Lorraine front. For the most
part we had charge of construction
work, or switchboard stations. The
only danger was from Hun artillery.
We were not close enough for ma
chine gun fire but German aeroplanes
were danger. | witnessed several
air battles. The roar of guns was
constant. The search lights swept
the skies at night.
Our detachment left Toul the lat
ter part Of August and stopped at
Andilly. little town near the front.
After week / was put in charge Of
detail TO do guard duty at lafRe
dugout. Later only three were left
on guard. This was the 4th army
headquarters, during the big drive in
the Lorraine sector when We released
l59 square miles Of territory from
the Hun.
We three rad varied duties-once
it was TO guard the entrances and al
low only officers ranking general"
to pass. was on guard the day
General Pershing. himself, visited
the dugout. Duty mt this dugout
was a great experience. Officers Of
rank were constantly about. A I'd
lieutenant was no more important
than a buck private, because there
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