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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-15
FOUNDING THE KoNGo STATE.
Explorer Stanley Tells In Brief the story
of the Great Enterprise.

During my descent OF the KOngo
had revoived over and over in my mind
the question of the destiny of the river.
Seated at the Prov of my boat, which
led our flotilla, and daily watching the
river developing itself, l was preoccu-
pied with these thoughts every leisure
moment There was, il seemed TO me,
no other power but Eng land that could
interest itself with this part Of Africa,
and, as | said, there was not single
white man in possession of any portion
of the equatorial belt except at the
mouth of the Kongo, where a few trad
ers had gathered. But despite the nu
merous addresses i'll England upon this
subject | failed To awaken more than
geographical interest in equatorial Al
RIGA. The terror of the African climate
in general was too strong upon every
body.
Elsewhere, however, the reports Of
my addresses in the English newspapers
were taking effect. After nearly nine
months busy life in England the king
of the Belgians invited me 10 visit him.
and was then informed of his strong
inclination 10 undertake for Africa what
had been so strenuously advising Eng
lishmen TO do. He was already president
Of the African International association,
which was about to set on foot hu-
manitarian enterprise from the east
coast, and he led me 10 understand that
if were free from other engagements
he would like TO employ me in opening
the Kongo basin TO European influence
and civilization.
1t was my opinion that the best way
Of setting about the work was TO CON
struct light surface railway which
should skirt the cataracts of the lower
kOngo and then TO launch steamers Oh
the upper waters, which l estimated
would furnish about 1000 miles of nav
igation. We argued about this matter
from August TO December, 1878. The
best Belgian engineers were consulted,
but after the most elaborate calcula
tiOns as TO cost it was finally decided
that as the expense would be great we
should content ourselves with making
wagon roads past the cataracts and build
"A series of military stations for the pro-
lection of caravans, and that the annual
expenditure should not exceed $50, 900
Henry NJ. Stanley IL Century.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-15
CROSS-EXAMINATION
Could Not Weaken Such Testimony
As This.
CFrom the Kalamazoo Telegraph


The following statement is one of great
interest to many citizen of Kalamazoo
and a man as well known as Mr.. Wallace
should carry more than ordinary weight
with our readers Here it is as taken
down by our representative:
" My name is John a. Wallace. | am
member of the firm of j. \. Wallace &
Co., doing business rs timers. etc. at 106
Eleanor Street. Kalamazoo, in which city
alsorcsidc For the past nine or ten months
| have been having attacks Of kidney com
plant, the pain in my back over my hips
was very severe at times; my urinary sys-
TEN was also in a bad state Of derange-
mcnt, sometimes the urine was scanty and
then again the amount would be excessive,
and difficulty of passage always existed.
! heard of DOans Kidney Pills at time
when ] felt that | was going to be sick,
but their use warded OF an attack. and
am now feeling very much better; the
urinary organism has regained a normal
condition, and the terrific pain i'm my back
is much reduced in severity. while it is now
fast going away altogether / am con.
tinuing the use of Doans Kidney Pills.
with positive feeling that they will effect
on me permanent and speedy cure.
have unbounded confidence in Doan's
Kidney Pills as remedy for all kidney
ailments; have good reason TO be, as they
have done so much for me
Can you ask any more than this2 Doan's
Kidney Pills are relieving more backs of
the burdens they have been forced TO bear
through the kidneys than all other means
devised, and, better still they are doing
this right here in Michigan. Ask any one
who has ever taken them and see what they
will say
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all deal
ers, price, 80 cents. Mailed by Foster
Milburn Co, Buffalo. n Y, sole agents
for the L. s. Remember the name, Doan's,
and take no other.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-15
Huxley's Wife.

When the Rattlesnake was in Sydney
farbor, the officers were invited Co II
ba. and young Huxley among the
nun Der There for the first time hs
met his future wife. whose parents re-
sided at Sydney. A few days after they
were engaged, and the ship sailed FOX
the Tower straits TO complete the survey
of the north coast Of Australia, all com
munication being cut off for months at
time, and then she returned direct to
England. After that brief acquaintance
mot, / believe, longer than "a fortnight)
il was seven years before the lovers saw
one another. At the end of this time
IN Huxley's appointment To the School
of Mines, he was in position 60 claim
his bride and welcome her to their first
home in st. Johns Wood He often
used 70 say that 10 engage the affections
Of young girl under these circum-
stances, knowing that he would have 70
leave her for an indefinite time, and
with only the remotest prospect of ever
marrying, was an act most strongly 20
be reprobated, and he often held it out
as a warning 10 his children never to do
anything of the kind, and yet they all
married young and all happily.
Huxleys love at first sight and con
stancy during those seven long years Of
separation were richly rewarded, for it
is impossible 10 imagine "a pair more
thoroughly suited - North American
Review.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-15
A NAPOLEON Mot.

A new bon mot of Napoleon III is
Just reported. When Nicholas of Rua-
STA congratulated him ON coming to the
throne, he addressed him as my
friend" instead of my brother" the
usual royal phrase. This is most fat
tering," said the emperor. 1--WE choose
our friends. We cannot choose our rela.
,ives "
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-15
Natural Resentment,

Little boy, asked the sympathizing
lady, why do you cry so?"
g Is there anything in the manner of
my expressing my grief madam. re-
sponded the Boston boy, that strikes
you as being outre or inappropriate?
Boo-hoo! Boo hoo chicago Tribune.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-15

Mr. Snaggs-From what have seen
Of your friend Mrs. Northside / have
concluded that she is temporizer.
Mrs. Snaggs-Oh, | know that very
well. have often seen her temper rise.
--Pittsburg Chronicle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-15

Saginaw, Mich. K. s., April Is, 1896.
l hav, found Hoods Sarsaprilla To be
Hood Pills are mild and effective.
We ape never without them Ia the
house a q they do their work well.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-15
Authors.

Authors may be divided roughly into
three groups, the good, the bad and
the popular. The first make fame, the
second make books, and the third make
money. New York Evening sun.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-15

II ODDS Pills ACT harmDnlousy wifi
Hood ) Sdrsaprilla
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-15

Connecting at Oetroitin Union Depot With ali
Trains OF Grand Trunk Ry for Canada and tho
East.
d Daily.
sDaily except Sunday.
Steamer leaves Grand Haven daily, except sur
day and Milwaukee daily, except saturday.
During navigation only.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-15
LODGES.

Ina LODGE, F. < A. h.-Regular meetings
on Saturday on or befoI full moon
Z. MONTlGEL, W. N.
w, A PAINE Sec'v
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-15
SOCIk TIC

HURCh-Mornlng service
I lu:3, Sunday school 20 EVenlng service
TfN. REV. ". JOrEs ps W
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-15

A. R.-William Meyer Post, No. l62. Depart
]. ment OF Michigan, G. A. r.. meet on I'd Sat-
rrday of each month at 7 100 D. m and on the
ith Saturday OF each month at 2:UO p. IN.
W. 5. TURCK. Commander.
WV. GARGETT Ad.ut.nt.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-15
BANKERS.
PROF SSlOHAl.

A. BAGLk}, Physician gnG SURGEON.
-. once, opera Hultt ~ Oh. once H. urs,
- 70 3.5t and to .. m Diseases Oi the
eye aud ear specia!.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-15

g.sgant Pnllntn Sleepersfrom Ourand to Oh
cayo, and east to Toronto, Montreal Niagars
Falls, New Yorkand Boston.
e Il. HUGHEs, BEN. FLETCHER,
Asst O. P. u TlcketAgt., Trav. Pass Agt
Chicago.Il Detroit. Mich
Evening journal., 1896-11-20
SCHRADER DISAPPEARS.

THE FATHER" CALLED HIM, AND
THE HEALER WENT TO WASH
INGToN.
The Divine Healer schrader, has
come and gone. THE Father" he said,
called him, SO with bag and baggage
he left this city this morning at z
o'clock for Washington.
Ever since the news OF his presence
became known, constant string OF
humanity comprising all classes of
people, flocked 10 see him. There were
finely dressed women and rubbing
shoulders with them were their more
unfortunate sisters, whose clothing in
dicated they had not any too much of
this worlds goods All We're eager to
enter and secure blessing. A re-
porter of the Evening journal was
standing IN the room where Schrader
was at work, and scanned the faces
of those who entered He saw many
who have suffered intensely from the
ills that flesh is heir to, and have em-
ployed ordinary physicians IN vain,
and had come to Schrader as a last re
sort. Old women, trembling as if with
palsy, some supported by friends,
young women, and even little children
were there as well as men whose pale
and sickly faces indicate that grim
death has a firm grip upon them. There
We're others who were simply filed
with curiosity.
The impression that the healer made
was one of sincerity, but whether those
who visited him yesterday believed in
his power could not be learned.
But Schrader has gone just as mys-
teriously as he came Not a word did
he say Of his departure save this: THE
Father called me and / must obey
Schraders sudden disappearance viii
be mourned by many. ais it was esti-
mated that at least 500 visited him yes
terday and received his blessing.
Evening journal., 1896-11-20
CONTEMPORARY OPINION.
ANOTHER CHANCE FOR JOHN
BULL.

ANOTHER CHANCE FOR JOHN
BULL.
A communication in the ST. James
Gazette from sydney Gibson Taylor,
dated at Philadelphia, suggests that
now is the time for England to extend
her flag over the Bay Islands
This group, just off the northern
coast Of Honduras, comprises Ruatan,
Bonacea, Barburet, Moret and Utilla.
II was ceded to Honduras by Great
Britain in 1859, and is well known to
our people from its trade in bananas
and cocoanuts with New Orleans and
New York
The point made by Mr.. Taylor is that
the treaty Of 1859 expressly declares
that ''the Republic of Honduras pledges
herself not to cede the said islands OF
any oI them, or the right of sovereignty
to any nation Of state whatsoever Ac-
eordingly. he holds that the confedera-
tion Of Honduras with San Salvador
and Nicaraugua in the Greater Republic
Of Central America, recently accom-
plished, makes the Bay Islands inde-
pendent.
But that is only the first step. Mr.
Taylor says that he has been re-
quested by the islanders Gas they them-
selves are helpless in the matter) to
bring their case before the British pub
lie, in the hope that England may
again take these Islands under rer care
and afford these hardy islanders, who
are almost exclusively English and ex-
tremely loyal, the glorious benefit of
again living under the flag they claim,
and which is theirs by blood and birth
right. In fact. the inhabitants were
originally, in large part, colored emil
grants from the Caymans, which are
political dependencies of Jamaica.
We are free TO say that we do not
think Mr.. Taylor's aspirations will be
realized. Wholly apart from the fact
that the Bay Islands still belong to
Honduras, even under the articles OF
confederation, we think that Lord Sal
isbury has had all the experience he
wants for the present of trying to ex-
tend British dominion in the New
World.-New York Sun.
Evening journal., 1896-11-20
CONGRATULATIONS no FRANCE.

The French government is to be CON
graduated on the result of Thursdays
parliamentary battle 1t won an un-
equivocal and overwhelming victory.
The conflict in the chamber had been
carefully and secretly plotted by the
enemies Of the government long in ad-
vance II formed a part-let it be
hoped, the culminatiOn-of a studied
campaign for the overthrow Of MI
Meline's ministry by fair means or
foul. The lines of procedure and points
of attack had been kept so carefully
concealed that the government
could make no preparation for
defence but was taken en-
tirely unawares. Yet the government
successfully defended itself, and on
three successive votes was supported
by the chamber by majorities Of ~ 49,
and 1876. That was eminently crafty
ing, and it ought to be decisive
No less is NJ. Meline to be congratu-
lated on the manner in which the result
was attained. The French Mckinley"
has shown his likeness to his American
namesake in disposition and character
as well as in fiscal policy. Like our
president-elect, he is distinctively cou-
rageOus, outspoken, straightforward,
unwavering His moral fibre is robust
and wholesome His moral backbone
is erect and rigid. Perceiving at the
opening Of the session that his foes
We're conspiring for an onslaught upon
him, he made no effort to temporize
OF to evade the issue He CHALLENGED
them to come on and do their worest.
When the storm broke upon him he did
not flee, nor bow before it. but faced il
manfully He had done his duty. and
he did not dread, but rather welcomed,
an opportunity of having his work
passed upon by the representatives OF
the people. That was a brave stand to
take and it was wise as wen as brave.
Il was splendidly justified by the re-
sulting votes Of confidence
The prime minister the government.
and the whole republic are to be CON
graduated, moreover. upon the show
ing OF motives and methods made by
the Radieal-Socialist-A oppa-
sition. That motely combination has
long been scheming to overthrow the
ministry; for no very obvious reason.
says the press correspondent. beyond
q desire to secure for itself the spoils
Of Office. Wen, that motive is obvious
enough. The average Radical. Social
list, or Anarchist palm is possessed OF
a chronic itch. But there was and is
another motive equally obvious-to
wit, a desire, by means Of frequent dis
turbanees and crises, to make orderly
and stable government impossible, to
plunge the social order into chaos and
TO overthrow the republic itself That is
the chief motive Of the opposition. as
at present managed, and it was made
quite plain on Thursday to France and
to the world 1t was made plain, also.
that that purpose was sought to be full
filled by fair means or foul, no matter
which. Thursdays attack was insin-
cere, dishonest Ii failed because it de-
served to fail, and its failure left the
republic so much the stronger and NJ
Meline so much the worthier of the ma
tion's contldence.-New York Tribune.
Evening journal., 1896-11-20
COURTESY IN POLITICS.

It is a credit to the bearers
in our late presidential election that
they uniformly treated each other with
politeness and set an example to their
followers to do the same. When we
look back upon the exciting events Of
the last four months and consider the
efforts OF partisans to turn the political
warfare into a sectional one. it is easy
to see how much the country has to
thank both Major Mckinley and Mr..
Bryan for the course which they pur-
sued. They, to do them justice fought
for the principles enunciated by their
political platforms They did this
bravely and above-board, never de-
scending to blackguardism, and their
influence favored fair play throughout.
When we consider the Importance Of
the issues before the country, and the
earnestness with which they were
waged, the American people have every
reason to be thankful at the result. BY
result we do not mean the triumph of
one party above another. or one set Of
principles above another, but the spirit
of harmony which has existed since the
election, and which was largely con
tributed to by Mr.. Bryan when he die
tated the following dispatch to his sue
sessful opponent:
Lincoln, Neb Nov 5, 1896
To William Mckinley. Canton, Ohio:
Senator Jones has just informed me
that the returns indicate your election
and I hasten to extend my congratula-
tions. We have submitted the issue To
the American people and their will is
law. w. j. Bryan.
It is credltable to President-elect Nc
Kinley that he promptly acknowledged
Mr.. Bryan's dispatch as follows:
Canton, Ohio, Nov 6.
Hon. William J. Bryan, Lincoln, Neb.:
acknowledge the receipt of your
courteous message of cOngratulation
with thanks. and beg you will receive
my best wishes for your health and
happiness. William Mckinley.
Many people have feared that the
antagonisms engendered by the late
election would be of a lasting nature,
that they indicated a sectional and
class warfare which might in the end
even lead to the dissolution Of the
Union. We never feared this. for we
have too good an opinion Of the intelli-
genco Of the American people to do So
But il there had been any danger Of it
the course pursued by the presidential
candidates has made it impossible The
vindictiYe and INSCRIPTIONS men Of
both parties have been disarmed from
beginning to end by those who led THEN
parties in the political fight
AS our country grows older and po-
liteness is introduced into politics, onf
Of the greatest dangers to which our
form Of government is subject viii bc
overcome. II politicai issues are con-
sidered without the heat Of personali-
Evening journal., 1896-11-20
A SUN WoRsHIPpER.

Yesterday negro by the name Of
John Simms stopped on the corner Of
Eighth and Market streets and began
acting in adisorderly manner. Soon a
large crowd collected, and Simms be-
gan falling down, praying to the sun
calling on God to save the world. HIS
yells attracted the attention of Officers
Kelly and Payne who arrested Simms
and took him to the police station. Drs
0gle and Hughes examined the mau
and judged him insane. Simms will be
taken to Farnhurst this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1896-11-20
FRIDAY, NovrmprR 20. 1890.
EMINENTLY PROPER.

Chairman Scott's instructions to the
Levy Court regarding the making Of a
new assessment on the real estate OF
this county are eminently proper.
There is no doubt that in many in
stances the present assessment is
higher than the market price OF the
properties listed Ordinarily the county
assessment is made two-thirds Of the
market price. The depreciation in the
value Of real estate has not been fol-
lowed by a corresponding reduction in
the figures on the assessment books.
1t has been the custom Of assessors
in making up the property assessment
from year to year to copy the books
for tho year preceding, merely making
changes necessitated by transfers. This
has resulted in hardship in many in
stances, as there has been a steady de-
cline in real estate for many years.
This is particularly true of the agricul-
tural sections, many farms not being
worth to-day one-half what they were
when the valuation now carried on the
assessment books was made.
The new order OF things may result
in a higher tax rate, and doubtless will,
but equity demands the change and the
taxpayers, appreeiatng the situation,
will willingly contribute their fair
share OF what is needed TO maintain
the county government
Evening journal., 1896-11-20
REGARDED AS INADEQUATE.

Yesterday afternoon the commission
appointed to assess the damages incl
dent to the condemnation Of the Nell
son Cleland property, at the foot of
East Seventh street, met and unani-
mously agreed upon an award Of
S49260 Willard Salisbury, Jr., rep
resenting the estate, intimated that the
award was inadequate, and that he
would ask for another commission.
Evening journal., 1896-11-20
MLAUGHLIN HAS HIS TROUBLES

John r. Mclaughlin, dealer in agri-
cultural implements, whose place Of
business is at the southeast corner of
Front and Shipley streets, and who re-
sides at No. 1914 West Fourteenth
street, has met with financial reverses.
and as a result the sheriff has his place
in nand. Judgments amounting to
$4,000. held by various creditors. in
cluding the Mccormick Harvesting Ma
chine Company, have been entered at
the Court House and execution ordered.
There are other claims besides those on
the docket
Evening journal., 1896-11-20
THE HEARING CONTINUED

The hearing of the petition of the
bondholders Of the Wilmington Dental
Company came up before Judge Wales
IN the United States Court his morn
ing. Colonel Benjamin Nields and j..
Percy Nields areattorneys for the bond
holders, Andrew G. Gray and H. H.
Ward appeared for the creditors, and
Hoffecker & Hoffecker for the receiv-
ers. The hearing was continued until
Friday morning, November N.
Evening journal., 1896-11-20
DRESs GOODS.

Just received a line of All-wool Hen
riettas. 3S inches wide. splendid quail
ity, all colors, 20 cents a yard; for
merly so cents.
40-inch Imported Boucles. all-wool.
elegant goods, so cents instead Of rs
cents. Novelty Shepherd Checks. 40
inches wide. Something new and very
desirable, 80 cents a yard.
Splendid values in Blankets. Com
forters, Table Linens, Towels and Nap
kins.
Evening journal., 1896-11-20
IOHN ". NOWI.AND DEAD

john w Ncwland. who for a year
past has been train dispatcher at the
Delaware avenue station of the B. e o.
railroad, died in Baltimore yesterday.
lie went to Baltimore on Tuesday. ex-
pecting to return tomorrow. He was
taken suddenly i'll and died.
Evening journal., 1896-11-20
MONEY FoR MRS. MNEAI.

Wilmington Lodge, No. 1S4, Interna
tional Association Of Machinists, AMI
its individual members, have contrib
uted $50 TO the McNeal fund McNeal
was q member of the lodge, but not in
good standing. The charitably-disposed
members contributed what they
thought they could. and the lodge made
UP the shortage.
Evening journal., 1896-11-20

& Hill
Saturday
Bargains.

Another lot Of those Ladies
Fleece Lined Jersey Ribbed
Vests and Pants at IS cents
inste d Of So cents. We are
selling lots Of these goods,
and no wonder; they arc a
very g eat bargain. You
better speak quick if you
want any of them
We keep all the time q
large stock Of the popular and
reliable makes Of Mems
Women's and Children's Mer-
inc Underwear of all kinds at
right prices
Ladies full size very elastic
Balbriggan Hose, extra long,
extra double sole, high-spliccd
heel, real Maco yarn, so cent
quality, for I9 cents a pair.
Sizes 8, 81, 9. Oh.
Another little lot Of Ladies'
B Bllbriggan Hose, Rib Top.
accent quality, for IS cents a
pair, ? pairs for IS cents
Ladies Black Richelieu Rib
Hose, accent quality, IS
cents a pair, ? pal for IS
cents
We have just received the
last lot of these goods. We
can get no more of them.
Evening journal., 1896-11-20
CLRMENT HAINEs nEAn-

Clement Haines, who was brought to
the Delaware Hospital on Saturday
morning last suffering with a COM
pound fracture of the skull, died last
night at the hospital. Haines was a
wood-ehCpper, and while at work near
Hockessin q tree fell on him, crushing
him TO the earth Deputy Coroner
Chandler will hold an inquest.