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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-13
TWO Lives Saved

Mrs Phoebe Thomas, Of Junction
CITY 1T, was told by her doctors she
had Consumption and that there was
no hope for her, but two bottles of DR..
Kings New Discovery completely cured
her and she says it saved her life. Mr..
Thos. Eggcrs. 1879 Florida ST. San
Francisco. suffered from dreadful
approaching Consumption, tried with
ont result everything else then bought
one bottle of Dr., Kings New discovery
and in two weeks was cured. He is
naturally thankful. II Is such results,
of which these are samples. that prove
the wonderful efficacy Of this medicine
i'm Coughs aud Colds. Free trial bot
tie, at 3 $ Wcbb's Drug Store. Reg
ular size 5Oc. and S1.OO.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-13
Alma Many Years Ago.

Rev. j. X. Stark, who was pastor of
the Nj. Il. church in Alma more than
twenty-three years ago, and assisted in
building the present church edifice, was
a caller at the RECORD office a few days
and spoke reminiscently of the Alma of
that day.
At that time the population numbered
between $50 and 300 There was not a
brick building in the place, and only
two dry goods stores, kept 10y NJ. Pollas-
ky and H. a. Delavan. "Whit" Ellison
kept the leading grocery store in the
place, and DR.. Webb was the only ply
stefan.
For the first year of his residence here
the NJ. f. society was the only one i'm
the place. During the second year, the
Baptists and Methodists erected houses
of worship. a Mr. DeLand built the
Baptist church. There was quite Il
rivalry between the two church organ
izations to see which church would be
completed first That the building was
of one fact Mr. DeLand took a pine
log from the river one morning, and in
the evening of the same day that log
had been worked into sash and door tim
Der. The Baptist church was COM
menced Saturday, and four weeks later
was dedicated. Rev Theodore Nelson
was pastor of the Baptist church at this
time. Aside from the BaphstS and
MethodisrS, the Congregationalists had
an organization, and held services every
alternate week.
Gen. Ely was the most prominent and
influential citizen of the town. Al Yer
ington was postmaster, and the post
office was in the building now occupied
by Mrs Whtesell's millinery store.
That there has been decided change
in the moral sentiment Of Alma may b,
known from the fact that during Mir
5tark's pastorate here, ,hc town was
noted as gambling town. and it lis said |
that more money passed over the gam-
bling tables in Il hotel situated on the
north side of Superior street than
changed hands i'm the same kind Of |
places in many larger towns
Alma's schools had not attained tho .
high standard of excellence of today. |
But two teachers were employed: DIR. |
Jackson, German, was principal. and |
Miss Carrie Bmborough his assistant.
The manufacturing industries of the
place were few in number. There was
a saw mill, owned by Pierce, Ward d
Hall, and a wooden mill and a girls, mill,
owned by James Gargctt. About l0o.-
)O0,0 feet of pine annually went down
Pine river, and when the end of the
drive" reached Alma the lumber men
took possession of this town and of 81
Louis and both place, assumed, for
several days, lurid hue.
Mr. Stark is much surprised at the
changes which have taken
place in Alma, not alone in material
.hings, but in its religious and cduca-
ional privileges.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-13

Peterson Magazine for March con-
rains two great articles ON two great
American,-Liucom and Lce-each
finely illustrated and rich in historical
interest. amateur Theauicals at
Wellesley Cleycland's Nina
Ha,.. and Some Pennsylvania Literary
Women arc intensely interesting and
beautifully illustrated, american Ma
val Heroes" and the usual departments
and articles of fiction make the March
number of this most excellent magazine
a rcasme-uoyc of good things. How it
can DE sold for the low price of 10 cents
is one of the wonders Of the nineteenth
century.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-13

Wilpa1p.e never learn that a "cold
is ana accident t. be dreaded, and Chat
when It occurs treatment should he
promptly applied: There is no knowing
whore the r9ublc viii end; and while
complete recovery is the rule, the eXccp-
tiou~ are terribly IrgQuout.and thousands
upon thousands of fatal illnesses occur
every year ushcred m by little iniUdi-
c.ous exposure and seemingly tritiing
symptoms. Beyond this, there are
To-Day countless iuyalids who can trace
their complaints To colds which at
tine tImc of occurrence gave no concern.
AND We're therefore neglected. When
troubled with "a cold use Chamberlain :
Cough Remedy. 1t is prompt and
otfcctual % and 30 cent bottles for
sale by G. H. Nahau. druggist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-13

mani is better qualified TO represent
voters of the 18th congressional dis
of Michigan in the National Con-
Than Stanley w Turner. I'm his
3 political career he has always been
|pnd on the right side Oh every impor-
bit question, always alive to the best
|erests OF his constituents and untiring
his efforts to promote the same Let
pa be named as a delegate, and the
! yict will be ably represented.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-13
Religious Notes.


BAPTIST.
Rev. a. II Beaver of Saginaw will
paeach The subject of Mr.. Beavers
evening sermon will be: Heaven and
how to get there
PRESBYTERIAN.
Morning Gods requirement, or the
three-fold law. In the evening the third
sermon of the series VIII be Given. Sub
ject, What ann l to think about Jesus
Christ; All are cordially invited.
y. p :. c. e.
w. L. Culver, leader; meets at & 30
p. m.
b. y p. L.
Meets at 6:3O p. IN. Leader, Bertha
Suuble. Subject, First humbled, then
healed, IL Kings D; Ia.
EPWORrH LEAGUE.
Meets at 30 p M. Minnie Ellicott
leader.
UNITED BRETHREN.
Meeting at residence of +. Brant at
800 p. m. All are cordially invited,
METHODIST.
Morning, Chlist's estimate of sin 4;
evening, Tho Divine Helper.
EPISCOPAL.
Fourth Sunday in Lent; sermon at 5:2O
p. m; Sunday school at 2:30 p. III.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-13

The comet which is meandering about
i'm space, and which,it is claimed by GER
tain sects, VIII strike the earth and des-
troy il, is without tail 1t would he
hamil.ating to be struck by a comet
lacking such am appeudage; but though,
like "a razor-lack hue the new celestial
visitor is no beauty, it has a speed of
,3o0,C0 miles "a day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-13

House and two lots situated on the
corner of Pine and Walnut street.
Good flowing well, cistern, barn and
water works, For sale cheap for cash
or Will give time ON part of it.
SSi-4W JOIN w. MORTON.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-13
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR CONVENTION.


For this orcrs'nn the D. II. n VI. R'y i'm
connection with all other Mich gan lines will
make a tate OF ono fare for the round. trip aud
tickets will Doe sold 10 the public on April is
and 2nd good 90 return 20 April lth. IL Is *
pCCtcd thu the low rate made for this coca
sion viii bring ont q large attendance The
D.. q. II a ". Ky runs four trains daily I'm
each direction o. loua with raiior chair car
attached extra charge only - cents on day
trains and modern sleeper on night trains
50, -2w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-13

e republican party has always been
b on the currency question, and, as
Anley recently observed, it can be
| upon, as in the past, to supply
! utry with the best money over
rgold, silver and paper-good
IA over.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-13

The Detroit Evening Journal of March
4, prints an editorial under the head of
Tax Reform Bill, and quotes tax pro-
posed by Mayor Josiah Quincy of Bos-
ton, Mass. The bill embodie, the fol-
lowing points:
AL taxes for city ard township
purposes, commonly known as local
taxes are to be levied entirely on real
estate and what is known as personal
property taxes to be abolished.
2-The county and state governments
are to be supported 10y an inheritance
tax, and on the stock of quasi franchise
owning corporations.
The Detroit Journal endorsed the bill
\Ncept the inheritance tax. If this bill
eans to put the entire burden of taxa
ion on real estate and very few fran
hise owning corporations allowing those
no own no real estate and are not
terested in a franchise owning corpor-
ion to escape all taxation Who OF
population of the rural district
ants such a law:
real estate. Why shouIFhc be taxed
his real property onJ/ man who
vns only personal property be exempt:
It's scheme thai viii bear Watching,
any man who fayors it be marked
e is candidate for Office where he
aid the scheme
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-13

Spain used to derive 100000, 600 a
" from Cuba, and now the figures on
her side Of the ledger are 100000,
NIow long Spain can stand "a loss
81, 900, 900 a month on AN unproduc-
colony is an important question
iected with Cuba's struggle for
pendence
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-13

|cKinley stated the case very clearly
(ther day when he said that "the
olican party would as soon think
wering the flag of the country as to
(mplatc without protest and oppo-
any attempt to degrade or corrupt
ledium Of exchange among the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-13

4 quantity of tamarack bill stuff.
Sidewalk plank a speciality, $3.50 per VI.
Inquire at mill on Section %, Summer.
6Si-2w. BRrON L. GEE.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-30
FIRST IN THE MILL CITY,
MiIIers Get Ahead of the Brewers
in Six Innings.

Minneapolis u, Milwaukee 4. Only six in
nings were played or the score might have
been worse. 1t was the first game on the
home grounds, and the Millers knew they
had to win to receive the plaudits of the
crowd. Therefore they batted like fiends and
1attened up their batting averages at the ex-
ipense of young bantam named Barnes.
whom Larry Twitchel secured from the
Western association, and whom he has been
heralding abroad as the pitching f1end of the
season. Barnes and Speer, his running mate
who also appeared in yesterdays game won
the championship of the Western association
for Lincoln last year. but unless Barnes
proves to be more of an enigma than he was
yesterday, he will hardly do the same thing
for Milwaukee this year. The Millers batted
him almost at will, making fourteen hits In
six innings, when the game was called on
account of darkness
The attendance yesterday was $500. It was
not exactly the ideal day for ball playing.
The weather was threatening all day, and
not until O'Clock in the afternoon did II
really look as if the rain would stay away
long enough for a game. At o'clock it
was cloudy again and it was an even bet that
five innings would not be played. AS soon
as the parade was over the players took the
ground and went to work. Milwaukee
showed up in fine form in practice and gave
promise of playing a good fielding game,
which promise was not borne out by later
events.
There was a burst Of applause when the
two teams came marching up to the home
plate and another after Mayor Pratt had
thrown the first ball, which Perry Werden
missed by three feet. Charley Frank was the
first man at bat, and he in turn with the
other old-timers received an ovation, Perry
EWerden getting more of hand than any
one. This may have had some effect on his
batting, which was conspicuous by It's alb
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-30
HE GAVE THEM A PUZZLE.
"A Cons1derate Drummer Finds His
Friends Something Interesting to
Think About.


Friends Something Interesting to
Think About.
w. A. Robertson in Texas Siftings.
Inc drummer had spent few hours
very pleasantly with the members of
the Doolittle club. He rose to go. and
after shaking hands affectionatelv with
the various members and expressing
MS warm attachment to the club and
promising faithfully to return again
In the course Of couple Of weeks.
BY the way" said he, eff any of
you wish to remember me specially
during my absence, I have a rather
peculiar little puzzle here-a simple
little thing of my own make-which
you might find interesting in your
leisure moments" and he gave them
the peculiar little puzzle of his own
make and left them cheerfully.
The club Immediately concentrated
itself upon the puzzle. It finished the
day at the puzzle, remarking as it did
so that that was a good puzzle, all
right" but nevertheless, confident of
success The following day was sim
ilarly employed, and with similar re-
suits. Another day and another came
and was gone; week rolled away,
and, though the members of the club
were incessant in their labors upon
the puzzle, it was still unsolved. An
other week began. Some Of the mem
bers had now become so interested
and determined that they scarcely left
for meals; but the puzzle still held out.
The week drew towards a close. Some
of the club had not slept for three
nights The drummer returned. They
were still hard at work upon the puz-
zle.
VERY interesting puzzle, isn't it,"
he remarked, as he looked over their
shoulders.
Interesting! I wish I had never
seen the dog-gasted thing" exclaimed
one, 81 can't leave it."
II very nearly had it last Thursday"
exclaimed another.
Say, colonel" said another. "did
you really make this puzzle yourself? ?"
II did," was the reply.
"Well," said the same man, ct don't
think the thing really can be done,
anyway"
Don't your" remarked the drummer
thoughtfully.
mo, I don't"
well, that's just what I think about
1t, too" coolly remarked the drummer,
as he ambled toward the door in haste.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-30
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.
ABOUT ENCORES.

Sims Reeves Is Bitterly Opposed to
Them on Business Principles.
Gentlemen's Magazine.
Sims Reeves is hard on what he calls
the vicious encore system" He char
acterizes 1t as a preposterous piece Of
dishonesty, of which all honest per-
sons should be ashamed. The nuisance,
he says rightly, seeks to take a shabby
advantage Of the suffering professional
and 1t is to be regretted that few Of
our performers possess sufficient cour-
age to return to the platform, bow
politely, and indicate firmly, MOI Your
encore monger cares nothing about
symmetry, or balance, or cohesiveness.
whether the occasion be the lyric stage,
the oratorio performance, the benefit
and ordinary concert or the ballad
concert.
He wants to hear more than he has
bargained for, and If his demand is
not yielded to he will boot and bray
and hiss, when an attempt is made
to perform the next piece, as If he be-
longed to the long cared quadrupeds
or feathered biped tribes. And then
we have occasionally what the news
papers term "a scene"-an exhibition
Of '"Arry1sm" that disgraces our boast
ed civilization. If managers, artists
and the musical public would but think
this matter over and determine to
stamp out the nuisance one great blot
on our English musical performances
might be effaced. Unfortunately, it is
not yet quite certain whether encores
are more distasteful to the great ma
jority Of performers than they are to
large section Of the concert-going pub
lie
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-30
AROUND THE CIRCUIT.
indianapolis is pleased with Umpire Sny

Indianapolis is pleased with Umpire Sny-
der.
Mills, of Indianapolis, once, has now been
released by Detroit to Grand Rapids.
Because in a recent game with the bases
ing in, Latham hunted, forcing a man at the
special sitting of the probate court.
Milwaukee has made hit at home. Says
the Wisconsin: ''The article of ball put up
by the Brewers yesterday was Of the champ
ionship order and If they continue to do as
well in the future they will be forgiven for
past errors. The men played together like
machinery, when it is in the best of running
order, and 1t recalled the days when the
Cream City had real live base ball club.
There was a snap and get to their play that
infused new life into the fans"
frost, one of Detroit's new pitchers, is a
dead ringer" for Mike Kelly. He wears
a cap in the same rakish manner, and even
in Kelly's palmiest days could give him
pointers in the use of his tongue. On the
base lines his coaching Is cyclonic. Behind
the bat, If he is not talking to the umpire
or pitcher, he is coming" the batter. His
throwing is said to be fast and accurate.
The Tribune has discovered the hoodoo of
the Minneapolis club. A large banner strung
across Nicollet avenue announcing that there
would be "Base ball today has thirteen
holes to let the wind blow through.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-30
BANKRUPTCY BILL.
The House Devoted a Routine Day
to It

WASHINGTON. April 2s.-The house spent
tne oay IN the discussion Of the bankruptcy
piii. MI. Connolly Rep.. ILL., spoke in favor
o1 tne measure and w. A. Stone Rep., Pa),
Mr.. Newlands (Silverite Nev.) and Mr.. Brod.
erick (Rep., Kan.) in opposition to It, Mr.,
Newlands, In the course of his remarks. said
tnat II the Democrats at the Chicago con.
vention abandoned free trade and declared
LOT silver. fusion Of the silver elements
would follow, which would be victorious.
while MI. Connolly predicted in the event Of
tne enactment OF free coinage law, uni.
versal demand for bankruptcy law. Before
the bankruptcy bill was taken up there was
some discussion Of the treasury situation in
connection with the appropriations for this
season. Mr.. Dockery Oem., MOI charged
that the liabilities created by this congress
dncluding 937,OOO.O0O for contracts) would
reach $500, 000, 600.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-30

The uncertain condition Of the weather de-
prived the local base ball enthusiasts Of the
pleasures of the opening day yesterday. At
d o'clock the grounds were in fair condition for
play, but at $3.50, the hour when the game was
announced to begin, the field was being soak
ed by an April shower, while puddles of water
ornamented all the depressions, large and
small, from the backstop to the outfeld. In
this condition Of affairs there was little pros
pect of game and Manager Comiskey, even
after circling the city with his street car
parade reluctantly announced that the game
would not occur. Scarcely had he made the
announcement when the sun came out bright
and clear, and dried out the grounds in good
shape, but 1t was too late then, and the play
ers were content to bat the ball about the lot
IA little before they went home.
Mayor Smith and a number of city officials
were present in the street car tour, and the
mayor, in particular, was anxious for the
clouds to clear away, that he might present his
best compliments to the fans. He agreed,
However, to be at the grounds at Aurora
park at the same hour today, when he will
do the honors that should have been done
yesterday. The other exercises of the day
will be changed somewhat. The clubs will
parade a short time before the game, but the
band idea has been abandoned Capt.
'Comiskey processing belief that the band
is "hoodoo" anyway.
When play is called today the grounds will
present new appearance in some respects.
"a hot fire of pine boards over the pitchers
box yesterday afternoon was fast baking a
from an adjoining suburb, and If that does
not fool Pete Daniels when he steps into the
box today. the contemporary Of Arson and
Bid McPhee will be greatly surprised.
Carpenters were at work yesterday, too, de-
ltaching from the grand stand the left end
near third base, which never was very good
iplace to see the game anyway and which
would be worse than ever this season. with
the diamond swung around as 1t is. The por-
ition detached will be placed at the end of the
other wing Of the stand on st. Adams street
the bleacher having been moved over to make
room for it. This will make quite change in
the convenience OF the spectators at the
lgames, while the change in the diamond of
itself will make the game more interesting
| Manager Comiskey said yesterday afternoon
that he would probably rearrange his batting
order for today's game. Tony Mullane will
' ~ ~ ]OAAJ 40 N"I'Ah6 wei uP III Tie
list so far this season, he may not be put
at the bottom as pitchers usually are. Spies
will catch, and Daniels and Welch will be
the battery for the Missourians. Tim
iO'Rourke will be in the game again today
and Manning expects that Viox, who has been
laid up with sore hand, will also be in
shape to play.
Game will be called at $3.50. The parade will
make tour of the business Streets and pro-
coed to the grounds in time to get in an hour
or so practice before the game is called. All
this, of course, being conditional on the
heneVolence of the weather bureau
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-30
RACE SCANDAL.
Has a New Way of Dead
eninG Racers,

SAN FRANCISCO, April 29.-Majorie, the
speedy Iroquois filly, who appeared to have
the last race on the card at her mercy, was
scratched at the last minute yesterday be-
cause she wheezed in her preliminary gallop.
The veterinary discovered a sponge stuck in
her nostrils. This discovery unearthed the
most modern method of deadening horse.
and one that has doubtless been practiced in
California for some time. The impression
prevailed that Decision was doped in her
last race. She ran well for time, but
stopped to almost walk near the finish.
The mare has been sick ever since the race.
The veterinary made an examination OF De-
cision and discovered sponge in her nostrils
also. The board of stewards are making an
investigation of this latest scandal.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-30

on out IL Is something ne must learn TO do
before he can lay claim to being in any wise
a master of his mount. The rider who can
easily control his wheel without calling upon
his hands to aid has the best proof possible
of having thoroughly learned the art of pedal
Ing evenly, and he must have greater con-
fdence in himself and his machine than the
rider who wobbles this way and that the in
slant he relaxes his hold on the handles. A
little practice now and then on a quiet bit of
road will soon teach the wheelman the hands,
OF trick. and he will never regret the accom-
plishment once he has gained 1t.
In Vienna, Austria, all bicycle riders before
obtaining permission to ride on the public
streets are required to pass an examination.
They are required to ride between boards laid
on the floor without touching the sides or
edges Of them. At the word of command
they must be able to dismount either right
left or backward; until the rider passes this
examination satisfactorily, license to ride
on the public highway is refused him.
The cyclists Utopia Is evidently to be found
in Belgium. The government is SO anxious
to encourage wheeling throughout the coun-
try that 1t will construct special cycling
tracks along the chief highways. The first
track is to be laid at once on the road from
Brussels to Ostend.
Bicycle riders in New Jersey and New York
are to reap the benefit of a bill passed in the
Jersey assembly. 1t authorizes the raising
OF money for the construction of bicycle and
foot paths along and upon the roads of New
Jersey, and setting apart such paths to the
exclusive use Of wheelmen and foot pas
sengers.
1t Is a good idea to wear an old pair of
gloves while cleaning the bearings of ones
wheel or doing anything else to it which re-
quires the use of kerosene. granite or other
material which soils the hands mixture
OF oil, dust and kerosene will stick to the
fingers in spite of all efforts to remove II with
soap. and once it gets under the finger nails
can only be coaxed out by chemical means.
or be allowed to wear away.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-30
Lexington Races.

LEXINGTON, KY, April 29.-Summary:
First, Six Furlongs-Sis Alpine won, Athen-
ian second, Amble Leaf third time, 11615.
Second, One Mile-Moylan won, King VIII
liam second, Sunburst third; time, 1:41.
Third, Six Furlongs-Loyalty won, Tom
Miles second Liberate third; time, Iii.
Fourth, Six Furlongs-Strathreet won, Cru
sader second. Sir Wellington third; time,
1:15%. Fifth, Four and One-half Furlongs,
2-year-olds- Princess won, Grace Toffy
second, San Kara third; time, 0:56.