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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10
Optimistic.

"Billy Bllvcn nskod Miss Par~cigh how
old she was said one girl To another
Did she get angry
"No. she was lattcrcd She thought
she must look very young or he q never
have dared ~ Washington star.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10

little now and then, with a gentle,
cleansing laxative thereby removing Of
Tending matter from the stomach and
bowels, toning up and invigorating the
liver and quickening its tardy action.
and you thereby remove the cause of a
multitude of distressing diseases, such as
headaches, Indigestion or dyspepsia,
biliousness, pimples blotches, eruptions,
boils, constipation, piles, fstulas and
maladies too numerous 20 mention.
If people would pay more attention 70
properly regulating the action of their
bowels, they would have less fire.
quent occasion TO call for their doctors
services to subdue attacks of dangerous
diseases.
That, Of all known agents to accom-
plish this purpose, DR.. Picrce's Pleasant
Pellets are unequaled, is proven by the
fact that once used, they are always in
favor. Their secondary effect is TO keep
the bowels open and regular, not to fur
ther constipate, as is the case with other
pills. Hence, their great popularity,
with sufferers from habitual constipation,
piles and Indigestion
A free sample of the Pellets" 4 to 7
doses on Trial, is mailed 70 any address,
postpaid, on receipt of name and address
on postal card.
Address, WORLDS DISPENSARY MEDI-
CAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo y. Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10
FITS AND NERyousDIsEAsEs.

When Henry ". Hall ". D.. late surgeon U
= A. Department of Tennessee returned from
the war he found a child afflicted wiz epilepsy.
Leading physicians were consulted without
apparent benefit Noted specialist, could give
bat little 10 amy relief. IoIe,cue his child from
"a fate worse than death became the object Of
his life For several years eNpcsmeut followed
experiment until az last success crowned his
efforts I'm lo,9 old age and inirmitics in
duced him 20 impart the knowledge OF hCry 10
manufacture IL. under the agreement that
one applying for il, who was afflicted with cpl
lepsy. since then over 20 900 free bottles have
been sent 10 the afflicted. Experience has
proved that 10 cures Insomnia It Nitus Dance,
ami all forms OF Nervous Addiction. II you
want tO try TINS wonderful remedy free of ali
charge write stating your disease as plainly az
possible give your age and post office Address
The Hall Chemical Con- West Philadelphia, Pa
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10

There facts which
every woman slould
know and shouldteach
Ler daughters, but
which many never
learn because they
have no trustworthy
teacher and don't
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10

'Daily.
Couuectlugat Detroitiu Union Depot with all
Trains Of Grand Trunk Ry for Canada and the
EaEt.
7:30 o. m west and q.3t q. m and
500 D. m east. have elegant Parior Care at
tached Extra charge only % cents for any dis
lance.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10

'Dailv. tDaily with sleeping Car,
Drawing Room Cars between saginaw and
Detroit.
Pullman palace sleeping car between Saginaw
and Chicago daily.
W c. BRGTTON. Agent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10
In Our Greaf Grandfather's Time.

'HlA lllls were IN
raj use. Like the
lunderbuss " of
hat decade they
we're big and clum-
~ but inchec-
i've. In this cent
ury of enlight-
/ eminent, we have
. Or. Piercc's
\ Pleasant Pei
y lets, which
49, cure all liver,
stomach and
bowel derange-
ments in NE
most effective
way.
Assist Nature
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10

BEN FLETCHER. r p. a Detroit. Mich.
JSo. w LORD. Traffic Mgr. Detroit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10

@ Bop m for Port Huron
1O;45 p mfor PtHur& e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-13
SOUTHERN COTTON MARKETS.

Savannah. Aug 12-Cot,on quiet ana firm: m.ddi.ng,
67sc low middling 6aIGc good ordinary. 6sc: and
receipts. l3 bales including bales crop:
ports coastwse. IS bales sales ~ bales; stock t.S<4
bale received to-day from
Dawson. Ca. weighing $50 ~ classed good middlins
color staple good. sold n
TIC per fb The second bale OF new cotton which was
received to-day from Americas. Ca. weighing 463 10.
fully iddng color staple very good
sold At auction at Sic per ~
New-Orieans Aug. 12-Coon nrrn good rridillng TIC:
middling. Lice; middling. il6c. ordinary,
6ac; receipts. Isl bales. including ! bale crop;
gross 407 bales. sales. 225 bales stock st.;93 bales
Aug 12Cotton steady: middling, 1i-i3c;
low middling. 6c good ordinary. Sic and
cepts. IS bales. including 43 bales CROP sales. Az
bales stock 800 bales.
Norfolk. Aug i2-Cotton firm: mdding 7kc; low mid
ding. l36c good ordinary enc: and receipts
bales exports coastwise 500 bales: stock Oil bales
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-13
STATE POLITICAL NOTES AND NEWS

Platts scheme to prevent Fassett from being a
delegate to the State Convention from Chemung
County does not meet with general approval even
among the Bosss followers The Syracuse Jour
nal' declares it to be outrage ''n view OF Mr..
Fassetts services to the Republican party and
The Auburn Advertiser makes this acknowleds-
ment OF Fasset,s good work HE is a clean.
honest, pure statesman lie resigned the Collector
ship TO run for Governor Flowers campaign con
set Bu 81 S S neye ma sksd wen into the
campaign that followed. true,bue Republican. He
M Moon No hi eou e the tide Of
ior Nj Morton, Tor The Republicans remembered the
nobiy to the front and said he dared lead where
others dared to follow. He made the best speech
made her. in ten years. And that means that Mr..
Depew and several others have spoken here"
The Hudson Republican thinks that the plan Of
Mr. Bliss for charging the State Committee, or
some other similar to 1t. is likely TO be adopted az
reason assigned" says The Republican, why
the Increase should not be made.
The feeling agains. the Payn-Flsh combination In
the Duchess District is becoming so strong that
THE Hudson Republican actually declares III
would be better FOR the party and the country 70
have straight Democrat in The Senate than a
crooked Republican"
While contention runs rife in respect TO the
conduct OF the Republican party" says The
Poughkeepsie Star" Its purpose and principles re-
assumptions party leaders have sought 70 ATTAIN
and retain party direction and control mas exclted
interest heretofore existing and the people
are beginning TO take interest in the WORKINGS
OF the machinery itself.
Commenting on The Syracuse Standards recent
remark about what Mr.. Plat wants In Onondasa
County, THE Bnghamton Herald observes; we
never expect to the wants OF T. c. Platt printed
IN The Standard what T. c. Plat wants ana
what he Is trying to get and how ne Is trying 10
get it will be found in such papers as The Herald
The New York Tribune The Buffalo Express, Inc
Syracuse Herald The Buffalo inquirer. exc. Anu.
strange to say, these papers VINO KNOW Just VIA.
Mr. P.att wants are In favor OF those VINO "oulu
rob the Toga chieftain Of his power
word OF good advice to delegates Is given by
The Utica Herald" when It says: Republicans need
to be careful about pedsng their vote at caucus
In behalf OF delegates TO the several conventions
Not the man. but what he represents Is 10 De con-
sidered For instance. the Republican who would
be correctly represented in the Senate or Assembly,
needs 10 be sure that the delegate ne votes ior WIN
not m suse mis- vote in the convention; because
a Republican is a good fellow, a neignpoS some
body we would like. is not sufficient reason lor
sending him 10 county or district conVen'ion WIN
he vote in convention in accord Wiin the over
wheming sentiment OF Republicans?
To Platt's designation Of the anti-machine people
as "mischief-makers' The Buffalo News makes
this vigorous response: WHO are the mischlet-
makers7 Who gave the Republican party TO fla''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-13
THE TRADE IN CHICAGO.

Chicago Aug y Special. Wheat to-day dropped e
and closed at the bottom September sold from - to Cc
and closed at 6jc. The weakness WIS something OF
puzzle The gold exports Ne~-York had something t"
do with IT, the weak cables counted FOR something the
generalization had effect The cash sales ex-
ceeded 900 bushels. share for direct export 1he
visible supply decreased more than expected G's BUSH
els a decrease Of =. $4,000 husf
els The Russian shipments only 900 bushcl
tf,e worlds shipments to Europe 100000 bush
els But there speculative support there was
very ltt. side Trade. and there q great deal ~
iauide,iOn by holders. Sfab0ai small
about 10000 bushels in all. Primary receipts showed
siderable Increase figures although stu Il
ove- Of last yeas 5ii 600 bushels against LOO
bushels IN 1884, lndia shipments large $50
bushels Both the British and Continental markets
lower. The English vlsib. Increased $50 900 bush
Receipts here 80 against aDs cars last
The Government crop report Saturday insured lower
market. The weather map this showed per
conditions The Indicated no
change In them There selling all drec
lions The country liquicating the professiona
making short sales september lost &c. MAY l'4c sep
temhsr sold from 2s. aGac. May from ~. 10 3i..c
The close the bottom. Receipt ~ cars m
estimate for Tomorrow $50 There snap a.
mand. but the cash hard get the YES
sells charters 10000 bushei-
Provisions easier pork closing Ia LIE uncer
Saturday lard to l5c under. rihs. eismIisc under
Hogs were Sc lower. with 2o00 head to-day and 1000
head estimated Provisions naturally ~ m
pathized with the break In -
on the curb puts on september wheat sold al "i'sc
calls at 61c Puts September were 3osc. CANS
S7isc. puts on May corn. sl.sc. and calls at 3-hs'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-13

to The Rochester Democrat to The Albany
Evening Journal and the balance Of the machine
contingent Who made Plat dictator OF the Re-
publican party? The Advertiser and The
Democrat know very we'll that Mr.. Plat repre-
sents perncious and degrading school OF politics.
and the head OF that school Mr. Plat comes IN
opposition the people and their political rights
He adopts the Tammany plan OF party government;
plan that permitted the robbery OF all classes OF
CITY. He adopts. also, Senator H.lrs State ma
chine plan, which eliminated In the robbery OF
Legislature and the tramplins down OF every
political right held sacred by the people - " any
wonder that large number OF Repubncans nave
revo,ted and will not take orders from Platt!
The Poughkeepse Star says that the State
Committee should be increased to 800 IL that num-
Der be necessary TO free It from the domination OF
such men as Lou Payn.
for state Engineer this year With commendable
parties should put an oneida County man on their
tickets. 1T is conceded" says The Press mat
Campbell W. Adams is TO be renominated by the
Republicans and he is entitled 10 the honor. lhen
4, suggests the name OF G. Clinton ward as me
Democrats candidate Mr.. Ward for several years
was in charge OF the Black River Canal. he was
tho engineer in charge OF the construction o. the
Adirondack Railroad from kemsen 10 Mouse Iii
and Is employed at Ogdensours s"Pei'"'e"'''s
the erection OF a large bridge
The Republican party, says Ine buna'o
News" "can never be the real party OF freedom
again until the selfrespectIng Republicans OF this
state have had enough OF domincering bosssm The
foe, that Tamrnany Democrats and Taminany
organs all side with the Platt nacnine az almost
every point OF the controversy MAKE ueep M
preston upon the plain thinking Republicans OF
ata
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-13

italy disposed Of al claims Of those employed upon
annual salaries in New-York and abroad The
amount Of ~ 7i S. paid for sundres includes ABOUT
the collateral taken up exceeded the amount OF the
Joan. besides payments made abroad Of which con:
plee vouchers had not been received At the time or
the fling Of the account. and payments made upon
account Of the real estate under orders OF Court:
Upon the passing OF the receivers accounts thsy
will ask direction from the referee for the payment
OF q further dividend 20 the creditors. 4 dividend
Of % per cent has been paid upon 3110o1 IS OF ad-
rnitted claims.
II viii be understood that the accounting thus
made Is merely an intermediate accounting and not
q hnal accounting and that questions are In
vowed except the question OF the correctness OF the
or debts Of the firm Of r. s Jafrray co: VIII be
the receivers for the inspection OF any cred
itor at the Office OF the referee the Offices Of
the receivers attorneys. Brstow. Opdyke & Wilcox.
No. 20 NassaL-st.. New-York.
The receivers recapitulation shows receipts and
payments from March 3 1886. to July 81. 1885, in
cltsive follows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-13
MEDALS AWARDED FOR CALAMITY.

Washington. Aug. 12.-The War Department to-
day awarded a medal of honor Alexander A
Forman a corporal In Company c. 7th Michigan In
fantry for distinguished gallantry in action at the
battle of Fair Oaks, Va May 81. 1862 In this
engagement Corporal Forman continued fighting
after being wounded in the leg. until he tainted
from loss Of blood and was taken from the field.
A medal Of honor also awarded to Charles
W. Reed. chief bugler of the 9th Independent Bat
terry OF Massachusetts, Light Artillery. for distn-
guished gallantry in action at the battle OF Get
tysburg July 2 1863. Reed remained on the neld
with the commanding officer OF his battery, VINO
had fallen twice wounded. and while supporting
him on his ordery's horse, on which he had been
assisted guided him safely between two fires into
he lines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-13
AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
RETURNING THE INCOME TAX.
ABOUT ONE-HALF ALREADY REFUNDED-AN r|'


ABOUT oNE-HALF ALREADY REFUNDED-AN En-
PENsrvE EXPERIMENT FOR THE GOVERNMENT
WASHINGTON Aug ~ (speciaD-The amount cur
lec,ed under the Income Tax law amounted ~
round numbers to $1,000. OF his amount ABOUT
one-haf has already been returned 10 those WI"
paid 1t. The remainder awaits the pleasure OIL
those who have not yet forwarded their Applications
for n refund Blanks for this purpose are iu'-
n,shed either at the Treasury Department OF At
the Offices OF deputy collectors OF internal revenue
They require the statement TO be maze tha' w
annlicant for a refund returned his net income TOT
the year ending December 81 1884, at such ana sue ="
a sum, and that that income he paid' OH SUI"
and such a date. such and such an amount 10 SUI"
and such a deputy collector. The oianK Is o
midabe AFFAIR as such things usually are anu
seems primarily designed TO make the prompt re-
turn OF the money illegally exacted from commune
taxpayers difficult possible
The expense Of collecting he $1,000 has Dee"
about $50 900. This statement Is Absolutely coiie0'
though II is resented by Treasury oicias' "ho soy
that only $4,000 more would have been required 10
collect the entire tax II unfeeng Supreme 'ourt
had not given the deathblow to this pet sohene VI
the Cleveland Adminstra ton. IN this SsDcU Is ho'
included OF course the cost OF defending the suits
against the Government. which must have peen
considerable. and which will swell the grand to'ai
OF the cost OF this monument Of Democratic ana
Popustic folly TO something like $VVp or M
The returns made by those who paid tne fie9 70
pay will not be surrendered by the treasury
Department The officials Of the Internal Kevenu ,
ment forbids such return. This. Of course Is ,ne
merest pretext. for a simple order from the seer,
tary would modify abrogate the rule. lnat HiI'
Carlisle has no Intention OF doing so Is to be as
sumed. for II he had the order would have oeen
given long ago 1t will IN All lkehooa rec naners
to their proper owners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-13
THE FASHIONS.
EARLY AUTUMN GOwNS-A NEW JACKET.

Electric blue and black will be a favorite COM
binaticn II is said for autumn gowns A very
nretty jacket. with large black hat trimmed with
plumes to wear with IT, has just been received by
a fashionable dame from her Partisan dressmaker;
n is Of smooth. bright blue CLOTH with satin finish
and is GU. little longer the hips. over which II
hangs loosely. but without rpples" The feature Of
the Jacket is the deep collarette which is squared
at the back like sailor collar. and which turns
over the sleeves. the upper part OF which 1t half
covers II then slopes TO the waist and straight
down TO the edge OF the Jacket. being stitched to
the latter from the bust down. This makes II dou-
be-breasted without the heavy lap which is not so
becoming to the figure. Strips of black braid like
frogs are laid over the collarette part at equal
distances. and six buttons in couples garnlsh the
front. Inc neck is cut slightly open. and is hn-
ished with a black velvet coat collar
There is no marked change in the early autumn
styles, which are now being shown at the leading
houses here. II Is still safe to buy crepons al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-13
TO TEST DISPLACEMENT OF wARsHIPs.

Washington Aug. IA practical step toward
assisting the Construction Department OF the Navy
to decide important questions concerning the dis
Placement OF warships to be built has been taken
by Chief Constructor Hichborn. He has ordered
Constructor Ferguson 10 prepare an experimental
tank at the Washington Navy Yard in which
models OF vessels may be tested. For many years
attempts have been made to induce Congress to
appropriate sufficient money for the purpose, but
all these failed. and Commodore Hichborn has de-
cided to go ahead with what money he can spare
from his construction fund. The tank will be
seventy feet long, thirty feet wide and twelve feet
deep. Models OF battleships Nos. and VIII be
tested first. Such tanks are now used by Great
Britain, Germany, Italy, France and Russia with
valuable results.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-13

Salem. Mass. Aug l2-Notices were posted In
the Naumkeag Cotton Mills to-day announcing that
the wages OF the operatives would be Increased on
August 49, The schedule OF increase will be an
nounced later In the week The operatives. some
400 I'm all suffered reduction In wages In the
summer Of 1893
Woonsocket. X. J.. Aug l2-Wiliam Orreli, WOOL
len manufacturer in Glendale. employing aD per
sons has restored cut In wages OF 10 per cent.
made in 1893 The advance was surprise 10 the
employees $780,, a.
Troy, y. Y. Aug. i2-Fires were lighted In nm me
Cedar Point Furnace, Port Henry. last night.
One hundred men will get employment there. The
furnace had been out OF blast more than two years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-13
STEINITZ TAKES A DROP.
TSCHIGORIN AGAIN LEADS IN THE CHESS
TOURNEY.

RESULTS OF THE SIXTH ROUND.

RESULTS OF THE SIXTH ROUND
Hastings. England. Aug. II (SpeciaD.-The begin
ming OF the second weeks play In the International
Chess Tournament at the Brassey Institute showed
falling of in the interest manifested alike by
chess enthusiasts and the general public. All day
people kept coming and going. and at times the
rooms where the contestants are placed full to
suffocation.
The unexpected happened to-day when the veteran
Steinitz who has been leading since the fourth
round went down before the Canadian Pollock, gen.
orally considered an outsider. OF the five players
who were leading Saturday night three won their
games VIZ Pillsbury, Schiners and Tschigorin.
who thereby kept their advantage and each moved
up peg. The fall OF the ex-champion put Tsch-
gorin in first place. while Pillsbury. OF Brooklyn
Schiffers and Steintz all tied for second place
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-13
elusive. as follows:
ECETpTg
GIRL AND HER ESCORT DROWNED.

Leomnster, Mass. Aug I2-Charles Wolf and .
girl named Maggie Clarity In a boat
the reservoir last evening About O'Clock a
brother-in-law OF the girl. who in boat some
distance OF. Wolf plunge into the water. He
quickly pulled toward the place but could find no
trace Of either Of the occupants OF the other boat
VOLTS body was found about II o'clock and the
girls body was recovered this morning In six feet
OF water near where Wolf was seen TO plunge.
Wolf a plumber by trade. and the girl .
domestic II is believed that the girl fell out OF the
boat and that Wolf drowned In endeavor
q rescue her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-13
IN THE INTERESTS OF FREE SILVER.
A CONFERENCE OF DEMOCRATS TO BE HELD IN
WASHINGTON TO-DAY


Washington, Aug 12-The conference or Tree
coinage Democrats called by Senators Harris OF
Tennessee; jones' OF Arkansas and Turpie. OF In
diana, will be held in Washington on wednesday
and may extend that and the next day SEN
ator Harris will probably be chairman OF the con-
ference, and Casey Young. OF Memphis Will De It's
secretary Several OF those who will be present are
In Washington and are hopeful that thirty STATES
will be represented. Senator Harris. who reacheh
Washington Saturday. said to-day that large
attendance not desirable. On the contrary. IL
had been expressly requested that few prominent
men from each State should come. These men, he
said. would be Democrats OF weight and influence
and acceptable TO members of the party as the pos
sble composition OF Executive Committee.
Senator Harris said that he expected important
results from the conference, which would be more
In the nature of business meeting than or con-
vention. He could not tell at this time, however,
what scope the meeting would take. beyond the oo-
jects outlined in the call signed by Messrs. Jones'
Turpe and himself.