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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-11-15

the reader has time to peruse it still
further, he will see how easy it is for
a good man to be maligned.
If you have ever heard of Mr.. Rouss
and do not know him, you must have
heard those two preposterous yarns to
the effect that he never hires a man
unless he drinks, and will not pay
man over dollar a day, and that he
gives him that dollar every night, so
that he won't have enough money at
the end of a week to 60 on a rouslng
spree. Those are the two stock lies IN
the repertoire of nine out of every ten
men who have essayed to write any
thing about the life of Mr.. Rouss. a
little further on it will be shown how
utterly foundationless they are. Then
another old story is that his only pleas
ure in life is the distributing of PEN
MES from the back platform of a horse
car to newsboys. When you have
perused this page you will see that
his money brings him more pleasure
than the money of most milllonalres,
because he is an unostentatious man
his tastes are simple, and when he
does seek relaxation from business
cares, he enjoys himself to the fullest
extent.
But to begin at the beginning, as
they say in the novel, | must tell you
where Mr.. Rouss came from, and what
he had accomplished before he began
his eventful career in New York. He
is Marylander by birth and is now
about 58 years old. In person he Is
a man of medium height, with inteli-
gence written all over his face. His
hair is gray, and below a closely
cropped gray mustache there Is
mouth that shows much frmness.
There is a quickness in every move
ment of the man-indeed, this is so
noticeable that it is easily discernible
by the way in which he expresses HIM
self in short, forcible sentences-that
shows him to be man of surprising
nervous energy, considering his years
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-11-15

fortune on the solid rock of cash be-
fore delivery. -
CHARLES BROADWAY RoUss.
This is the code of principles on
which a foundation was laid for one
of the most successful commercial en-
<terprises ever built up in this country.
Hundreds upon hundreds Of people
have paused in front of the windows
of the huge building at $40 to 553
Broadway, and read the five para
graphs which head this column. They
are printed in big black type on card
board, so that literally he who runs
may read. When Mr. Charles Broad
way Rouss started some 10 years ago
on a very small scale in Church street,
he enunciated these principles, and he
has stuck to them from that day to
this. The result is the monument Of
brick, iron and granite, a business
where the sales amount to nearly
$4,000 a day, and a reputation for
the man who evolved this fortune
from nothing, as one of the shrewdest,
brainiest and squarest business men
among the thousands of men who have
carved out fame and fortune in this
great metropolis.
No man has been more misunder-
stood than Mr.. Rouss. Columns on
columns have appeared in the New
York newspapers describing what they
termed his pecularities and eccentrici-
ties. There has, too, been much mis-
representation, and no doubt not a
little of it was inspired by people who
were envious Of his success, and sought
to detract therefrom by inuendo, hav-
ing realized that they were no match
for him in the fair and open competl-
ton of the business world. Those who
do not know Mr.. Rouss have been led
to believe that he does all sorts of
queer things siaply to advertise his
business. A second thought will serve
to show how foolish such a supposition
is. What man would buy dollars
worth of goods at his counters because
he sees fit to give small coin to hun
CRY, half-naked newsboys?
When one knows Mr.. Rouss it Is
easy to understand how the mistaken
ideas regarding him have been spread
broadcast. If he were commonplace
individual, his every act would not
be noted and commented on. What are
referred to as his eccentricities would
be overlooked on the part of a man
who occupied less conspicuous place
in the world. Having made his mark
he is paying the penalty of acquired
fame. But no man who has ever
grasped the hand of Charles Broadway
Rouss and had him say Il am your
friend" ever after saw anything pecu'
liar in the man, except that notwith-
standing all his riches, false pride has
no part in his makeup.
The writer has known Mr.. Rous;
more or less intimately for number
of years, and it is for the purpose O
correcting some false ideas that thl'
story of remarkable man, who ha'
had a wonderful career, was written
Some of the fallacious ideas regarding
Mr.. Rouss and his method OF dolnt
business may be set down at the verl
beginning of this article, and then |
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-11-15


There is a quickness in every move
ment of the man-indeed, this is so
noticeable that it is easily discernible
by the way in which he expresses HIM
self in short, forcible sentences-that
shows him to be man Of surprising
nervous energy, considering his years
HIS EARLY DAYS.
When he was child his father took
him from Maryland to Virginia, near
the city of Winchester. His first ex-
perience in a business way was when
he accompanied that parent, whose
memory he now reveres, to the market
place in the old city which was first
made famous by Sheridan's ride, and
since by the fine public works of differ
ent descriptions which have been
bestowed on the corporation through
the generosity of her exiled son. Hav-
ing graduated from the market he
went into the store of a gentleman
named Senseney, to "serve his time,
as they said in those days. Young
Rouss at first let all the molasses run
out of barrel while he watched girl
with whom he was in love, and cut up
other capers of that sort, but his en-
ployer succeeded in drilling business
ideas into his head, which have stood
by him unto this day. Finally the
time came when he concluded that he
was too big a man to work for Senseney
any longer Then he gave his en-
ployer "notic," and an offer to take a
partnership Immediately followed.
But he wanted all the honor and glory
of carving out mercantile career SO
with the little money he had saved
he opened place near his old en-
ployer's store. As he puts it, he flung
his flag to the breeze, for even in those
days he believed in small profits, so
long as they were accompanied by
quick sales.
The country people and the natives
of the little city liked the snap and
vim of the young merchant, and pa
tronized his store. He made money,
and when the first rumblings of the
great civil conflict were heard he was
considered wealthy man as money was
counted in those days. You Will read
further on his own statement that at
first he was not a Secessionist, but
when it came to question OF fighting
kith and kin or doing battle with
strangers, he had no choice. So when
the storm broke, and grape and CAMS
ter and the torch of the Federal troops
were spreading desolation and despair
throughout the beautiful valley Of Vlr-
ginia he was one of the first to 60 to
the front to fight for his home. He
was a member of that famous brigade
to the prowess of which all the world
since paid homage, that bore the name
of Stonewall Jackson.
GENEROUS DEEDS IN WAR TINES
Let me digress here for a moment
to show the generous heart of Mr.
Rouss in war time. Ifa merchant haC
the goods in those days there wer'
unlimited opportunities for disPOsint
of them at high prices. During thos'
dark times Mr.. Rouss showed IN man.
WAYS that he was true philanthrOpist
Here is a single incident to demonstrat
the unselfshness of the man. Tn
following was printed in the Winches
ter Republican thirty years ago.
Instances of liberality toward tn
State and Confederate Government
have. been numerous, and have bee
rightfully recorded by the press Bu
instances ofliberality toward the poo
f and needy, on the part of bushes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-04-20
Additional Local.

Don't miss the pupils recital at the
College Chapel, April 9th.
w. 5. Turck was in Lansing the first
of the week visiting friends.
A. S. Coutant, of Mt. Pleasant, gave
us pleasant call Thursday.
Do you want second hand team
harness? If so call on Chas. Morden.
The Ladies' Literary Club will meet
with Mrs. Bahlke, Monday, April 23rd.
Alma Chapter, II. A. NJ, regular
next Saturday evening. Good atten-
dance requested.
Housekeepers should remember that
old papers are plentiful and cheap at
the RECORD office.
L. M. Smith was in Kalamazoo We'd
nesday, delegate from this place to
the Royal Arcanum Grand Lodge.
The RECORD enjoyed aipleasant call
from +. f. Owen, of New Harmony,
Ind, who is now guest at the Sani-
tarium. Mr.. Owen is an extensive
breeder of fast horses in that state.
Some months ago the Goldstone year
ling Addie, which is owned by Barber
& Epler and is in training on the track
here, had small bunch to the front of
the base of the ear which caused pus
to run from the ear. This at the time
was treated but it kept getting worse
until an investigation was made and
found the bunch To be loose under the
skin and OH Wednesday night DR.. G.
l.. Barber, of Ithaca, performed very
nice operatian and found to his sur
prise well developed tooth which he
took out. The only solution on the
mystery can be is that the tooth worked
up there from the jaw.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-04-20
THE WORLD is SMALL.
A Michigan Man Sees Lost Sou
VenirS in Paris.

Michigan Man Sees Lost Sou
VenirS In Paris.
Gen. Nathan Church, of Alma,
thinks that the world is smaller than
it used to be; he also thinks that money
is somewhat contracted article and
believes that it moves in circles, too.
When jeff. Davis was put under his
charge at Fortress Monroe, be gave the
rebel chieftain receipt for the proper
ty taken from him. Among the cash
was S5 gold piece and Mexican
dollar.
Gen. Church wanted something In
the shape of an archive of the confeder-
acy, so he marked the coins carefully,
and returning the amounts gave Jet
the value in other money. A few
months after, when he was showing
the coins to party of brother officers,
one of them adroitly exchanged the
Mexican dollar, and thus he was out
one souvenir.
He carried the gold piece tor 20 years,
until about the time when gold came
into general use, when one day he
carelessly spent the coin in Owosso.
He made frantic efforts at the time to
recover it, but was unsuccessful. A
few months after, it was paid into the
bank at Ithaca, the cashier recognized
the marked piece and returned the lost
coin to Gen. Church.
One evening in Paris, several years
ago, the general attended a reception
given to Americans, and lady showed
him a Mexican dollar that she priced
very highly, because she said lit was
taken from the rebel precedent, jeff
Davis, when he was in bastile."
Gen. Church immediatly recognized
the coin that had been distracted from
him over a quarter of century before.
1t had been presented to her by one
of the officers who had exchanged it on
the general. He did not get the coin
back, however, as the Partisan would
not part with it. Gen. Church says the
world Is small affair after all, but of
all dollars he would like to get is the
particular one referred to.-Detroit
News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-04-20
NOTICE.

The undersigned offers at private
sale up to Saturday, April 2lst, at his
residence on State street, In Alma,
one piano, one large mantel mirror,
one black walnut hall tree, one solid
cherry book case. one parlor table, one
black walnut library table, two blacl
walnut bedroom suits, one white
enamled bedroom suite canopy top bed
one single bed and stand, one large
base burner and Franklin stove gooC
as new, lamps, curtain fixtures, OF
paintings, dining room and kitcher
furniture. Articles can be seen any
day from IL to 3 p. m.
,.,,& A. WARING.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-04-20
LITERARY NOTES

That 900 color press of the Chica'
go Inter Ocean is being utilized in a
unique and instructive manner by that
great newspaper. 1t is being used to
print Little Paper for Little People
with four full pages in colors, and be-
ginning with Sunday, April Goth, this
paper will contain the first installment
of children's story, written by a Chi
cago newspaper man, Sam Glover. A
unique feature Of this story is that it is
to be named by Chicago school children
after reading. This with the Musical
Supplement" a new art feature, makes
The Sunday Inter Ocean a most inter
esting and welcome visitor for every
member of the family.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-04-20

The good, old, simon-pure Demo
Gratis always reap their reward for
their efficient work done for their
party if they only wait for the grist.
This time it is /. N. Brsinard of
Alma, and DR.. Monfort of Ithaca,
who receive the appointment of
members of the Democratic Pension
Board for this county. This of
course pleases the party.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-04-20

A great Grant number, apropos Of
General Grants birthday, Is announced
by the editors of MCCLURE's MAGAZINE
for May. With an unequalled series Of
portraits of Grant, covering the whole
term of his manhood from his cadet
ship at West Point to his closing days
at Mount McGregor, will be presented
series of studies and "reminiscences
from his son, Col. Frederick ID. Grant,
and his friends and fellow soldiers,
General Horace Porter, General o. ..
Howard, General Ely s. Parker. An
autograph letter by General Grants
father, written in 1865, giving new
glimpses into the Generals career and
character, will appear in facsimile
From "Chat" in Demorest's Magazine
for May.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-04-20

Many good things have been said of
the Fair, but none better than this:
That it is vast work to build the Ex-
position, but task Of scarcely less
moment to trace its growth, picture 1t
in all its present magnitude, and point
out the paths along which one must
walk in order to derive the most ad-
vantage from 1t. This Is the work
which Hubert II. Bancroft In his Book
of the Fair is accomplishing The
Columbian Exposition is long step in
advance Of that held in Paris, four
years ago; the Paris Exposition was an
advance on that presen ted to the world
during our centenary, and the Phila-
delphia Exhibition was superior to that
organized in Vienna, three years be-
fore. And so on, back to the first
werld's fair organized in London over
forty years ago, and back to the local
and the national fairs held In Europe
and the far East centuries Rgo-the
pictures get fainter and smaller, until
we realize what great blessing it is to
live in the nineteenth century and en-
Joy the advantage Of It's broad civiliza-
ton. The first chapter of Book Of the
Fair THE Bancroft Company Publish
ers, Auditorium Building, Chicago) is
devoted to ''Fairs of the PAST" it is
beautifully illustrated, and is probably
the ablest and most complete account
of fairs of all kinds, from first to last,
II pXtant
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-04-20

said to possess a mystic influence.
When the bride leaves her attendant
maids to don her gOing-away gown,
she pauses halfway up the staircase
and loosening the combining ribbons
tosses the nosegay among the maids;
and happy is she to whom Fate awards
the ring, for she will be bride within
year. The ideal bridal-b0uquet Of
the moment is composed Of white
orchids and white lilacs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-04-20

nAILY Service to Chicago.-Commencing
Tuesday, April ~ the popular Goodrich
line OF steamers will resume their daily service
between Muskegon, Grand Haven and Chi.
huskegon 5:3D p. IN. and Grand Haven o y. m.
daley except Saturday, arriving at ChlcagI
500 a m. Berths on steamers will be free as
usual and In as much as the fare is ne low OF
as In former years be the favorite route tc
Chicago and the west.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-04-20
4 Young spytnssv,

Young spyfntsy,
emass Boy-l am the best runner in our
school.
FatheF-Do you have foot saeesf
Mo-
WHEN hov do you know you ars the best
yunnerfs
"Cause nearly every boy has tried 70 Hob
me, aud couldn't eet near noash. GOOD
NcYa
Never poke . fire on top. The place to
use q poker, especially when hard coal IL
used, Is at the bottom Of the CRATE, where
the clinkers and ashes obstruct the free
passage Of air.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-04-20

Mrs. Bruce Watson, Cedar Springs,
Mich, says: Whenever l am real tired
and nervous l take about seven drops
of "Adironda" and always obtain in
slant relief" Sold by b. s. Webb. 2
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-04-20

The chic bridal-bouquet is composed
Of "A number of small ones correspon-
ding to the number of bridesmaids, is
tied with wide white ribbon of which
there are several streamers, each orna-
mented with cluster of flowers, and
in one section is hidden ring which is
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-04-20

A very wise man once said that when he
began to feel too important he got map
OF the universe aud tried 70 hnd himself
% "
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-04-20

QUBSCRIBRRs to the Detroit dailee who
D do not receive their paper regularly will do
me favor II they will report the same TO me.
II will be necessary for me to make collections
every Monday, and ask II as favor that you
have your money ready, so as not to delay de-
livery. NICK q. DAVIDSON. Agent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-04-20
For Sale, Rent, Exchange Etc.

I OST:-A "petoskey stone" I'm form of plum
L met, q gold dollar and a round headed gold
pin, all connected by a fine gold chain, The
Under will be .liberally rewarded by leaving
same at the Wright House. 7s9-lw
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-04-20

NLMA LODGE, +. & a. h.-ReFular meetings
n on Saturday on or OefOl o full moon.
B. s. WEBB, w. NJ.
w. A. PAINE, Sec'y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-04-20
LODGES

n LIMA Chapter, No. i23, K. A. Nj. Regular
Hmeetings on Saturday night after full moon.
w. A. PAINE, Secy
w. S. TURCK, H. 7.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-04-20

NLMA CHAPTER, o. E. S. No. 43--Regulai
meetings on the FIRST Friday of each month
Mrs. LUISA A. TURCK, w. Metron.
MRS. j. S. CAPLE, Sec'Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-04-20

EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Services are held
Z every Sunday morning 10:30 u, IN. Even
ing 100 y. IN.
Rev. G. A. CARY. Rector.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-04-20

p A. R.-William Meyer Post, No. l62. Depart
u. ment OF Michigan, G. a. r., meet on I'd an,
fth Saturday of each month
Z. n. CHADWICK, Commander.
VIM. GARGETT. Adjutant.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-04-20
ALMA BUSINESS DIRECTORY
BAN X ERS.
PROFESSIONAL.

A. BAGLEY, Physician and Surgeon.
T.. Residence, State street Once, room
No. 1, Wright's Opera House block, End. door.
OfHce hours. 1.30 TO $3.50 and to p. IN. On
Pension BOARD Wednesdays,
II. sUYDAM, NJ. D., Physician and Surgeon.
u, Office opposite the Record Job Rooms.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-04-20

MN, MOYER RELIEF CORPS. No. 1888, meet
ii every second and fourth Wednesday In 1ne
month At q. A. X. hall:
MRS. ADA GREGG, MRS, LOUISE TURCK,
Secretary. President.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-04-20

KNIGHTs OF PYTHIAS--Fltz James Lodge
II No. 95, X. OF Z. hold its regular meetings
every other Wednesday night.
G.. NJ. HUTCHINSON. @. q,
q. l.. CHADWICK, X. of X. & s.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-04-20
SOCIETIES

DRESBYTERlAN NCHURCH-Morning service
l0:3C Sunday school 1900. Evening service
:0a. REV. W. Il. JONES. Pastor.
IA K. .CHURCH-Mo service l0:30; Sun
III. day school I2O0. Evening service ] 100
Young eeople's meeting Tuesday evening 7 :00
REV. j. " MCALLIsTER, Pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-04-20

CREE METHODIST TCHURCH-Class meeting
I i0:30, Sunday school after class Evening
services 1880, prayer meetings Tuesday and
Friday at 1880 p. IN.
REV. j. A. ALLEN, Pastor.
BAPTIST CHURCH Morning service 10: 80
d Sunday school $40 Evening service 80.
Young peoples meeting Gas Sunday evening,
Prayer meeting Wednesday evenings.
REV Il, j. HARRIS, Pastor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-08-23
H,g.yE&sdsz za .aTlC STATE Pa,!i,zEo4a Y,

We. the democracy Of North Dakota
in convention assembled. re-a.Jirln our
faith in and allegiance to Tie National
Democratic party. and the platform
adopted at the Chicago convention in
1892.
Resolved, That we recognize Labor
asthe foundation oil all our prosperity
we pledge our hearty support to every
lawful effort OF the labCring classes to
better their condition.
Resolved, That the Democratic party
OF North Dakota i'll convention u.s.
sembled endorse the National aduinis-
tration and that our chief executive
Grover Cleveland is entitled to the aid
and support OF every loyal citizen Of the
United States III sustaining the prin-
ciples Of the government as he did in
his letters and pIoclamations.
Resolved, That we heartily approve
OF and endorse the official acts Of our
representative in the United States
senate, Hon. w. n. Roach, and COM
mend the manly stand.he has taken in
all matters affecting The interests of
Our state.
Resolved. That we endorse the Off
caal acts Of the st;,t;: executive. Hon.
x. G. .. 1snogtridg2. and approve of
the conservative course pursued by hiIl
in state affairs.
We are in favor OF tariffs for revenue
only and urge the proI2pt enactment OF
areform tariff bill.
We demand the free bi-lneiailic COIN
age of both gold and silver, and the re-
ctorotioy nf H. l,i n, at. l1;e ,i ,tlo,.,l
it existed for over eighty years prior to
the characterization Of the standard
silver dollar in 1873, and, should it
become necessary, in order to maintain
the two metals in circulation, TO ToaI-
just the ratio, it should be determined
whether gold has risen OF silver fallen
and whether there should be a change
OF a gold or silver dollar. or both 10
the end that whatever ratio is adopted,
tne rights CT both creditor and debtor
should be preserved alike. Having in
View til" demands oi the people for an
adequate circulating !.la0iuI2. we
declare that we are not in favor O. gold
rlG1loiDetaliisEl Or silver mOOmetal-
lisn, but that both should; be coined
in such Il ratio as will maintain the
two mctals'ir circulation.
We insist upon The Democratic doe
trine OF Jackson and Benton. that all
money issued by the authority Of con-
gress Snail be issued and its value
maintained by the government.
Resolved, That this convention is in
favor OF resubmission OF the prohibition
clause Of the state constitution to the
people at the earliest possible time.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-08-23
way of bounties, fully one-half the
amount it was receiving.

way of bounties, fully one-half the
amount it was receiving.
On iron and coal the duty has
now been cut nearly so per cent.
Without alluding to the passage
of the bills for fhe removal of all
duties on these, . glance at the
above facts and figures shows plainly
that while falling short of what
expected it must be the democratic
party through which removal of
tariff burdens must come.
1t can 60 to the voters on this
bill and ask for favorable consldera-
tion and it will receive it. IF the
republican press of this state will
take the schedules as shown above
and endeavor to prove that their en-
actnent into law is detrimental to
the welfare of consuming classes
their task will be difficult one.
Take the facts, brethren, consider
them, publish them in your papers
with your adverse comments, and
leaving out all party bias show us
wherein these changes are errors.
The facts are there and intelligent
voters are aware Of them. Dia-
tribes against the sugar trust and
the iron and coal magnates with
sarsastic remarks as to an unoYgan-
lied democracy will not take the
attention Of the consumer from
the facts that regarding all these
necessary articles g democratic con
gress has taken action which will
make them cheaper to him.-Plain-
dealer.