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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09
ABATlNG a NUISANCE.
Dog Nelson Uses Queer Means of Dis.
posing OF "A Snarling Cur.

posing OF "A Snarling Cur.
The London Spectator tells a dog
story of unusual quality:
Nelson was one of ourselves. Where
we went he went. He was especially
ing. not even his dog friends, could di-
vert him from his faithful attendance at
our heels.
One summer we were staying at the
west coast village of Saltcoats, where
the sands are broad and fiat, and wo
often drove along the road skirting the
BAY. Nelson followed. of course. The
dogs of the village seldom molested or
interrupted him, but one rash little
terrier repeatedly rushed out of his gar
den gate as we passed, and bit at Nell
sons heels.
Time after time Nelson declined tn
notice the insult, but one day his pa
thence became exhausted. Turning
around he caught the unhappy terrier
by the back of the neck, carried him
down the sands and into the water
chest deep, put his paw on him and
drowned him. and then carried him
back to the dry sand and laid him out
there.
One crunch of his jaws would have
done the deed. and more quickly; but
ii seemed as if Nelson had no personal
luminosity against the dog, or at least
had suppressed it, but concluded that
the world would he better off without
such a snarlng cur.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09
A short time ago Mr.. Bryan. Demo

A short time ago Mr.. Bryan. Demo
pop candidate for president. was speak
i'm Aclxley. Iowa. when one of the LETT
urers asked the question: Mr.. Bryan.
will the adoption of the free
coinage Of silver at the ratio of l6 to l
;ause a business depression and panic,
As Secretary Carlisle and other great
fnanciers predict?" Mr.. Bryan an
swered promptly as follows: Yes, in
my opinion, it would have that tend
ency. But if a man is sick there is no
use putting off giving him his medicine
and letting him get worse. | think it
vii cause a panic. But the country is
in deplorable condition, and it will
Jake extreme measures to restore il 10
a condition of prosperity" This delib-
erately counting a panic and business
depression in order TO cure it after
wards. is an odd kind of financial
vagary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09
KISS FOR EVERYONE.
An Annual Roumanian Fair Where Oscu-
latiOn Reigns.

Helmagen, Roumanian country
town of 1900 inhabitants, holds its an-
nual fair on the feast of st. Theodore.
On this occasion the place swarms with
newly married brides from 90 or so vii.
lagos in the district; widows who have
taken fresh husbands remain at home.
The young women, in festive attire,
and generally attended by their moth
ers-in-law, carry jugs of wine en-
wreathed with flowers in their banda
They kiss every one they meet, and
afterward present the jug to his lip>
for nip" The individual thus re-
called bestows a small gift on the fair
Cybele. Not to partake of the proffered
wine is regarded as An insult TO tho
young wife and her family.
She is therefore reserved toward
strangers, and only kisses those whom
she thinks likely TO taste of her wine.
The kissing Is carried on everywhere
In the streets, in the taverns and in prl-
vate houses.
The origin of this custom is yelled
in obscurity. Some say that it dates
frequent raids into Pennsylvania and
carried away all the young women they
could lay their hands on. Such of them
as contrived to escape from captivity
happening TO return TO Helmagen at
the time of the fair, kissed their friends
and relatives, and even strangers who
congratulated them on their wonder
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09

A prominent southern Democrat said
the other day in New York: I'VE want
to push our products into all the mar
kets of the world. and the only thing
which stands in the way of our so de-
ing is the high price of our labor.
Everything that we make has come
down i'm price But while everything
else has declined i'm cost. our labor still
sticks at the old prices, and there doesn't
seem To be any way TO bring labor
down except through some sort of a
protracted revolution. Free silver,
however. would solve the question in
an hour. II wouldn't advance the
price of any kind Of labor. because all
labor is now at imitation prices. and
lust as high IA it would be under any
conditions. But if free Silver were
adopted. we would pay labor in 50-ccnt
dollars. That would cut labor in two
at once. thus fetching it down 10 the
plane of everything else. This accom-
plishcd. we would Ice i'm shape to sue
ccssfully compete with England or any
other country for the markets of the
world.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09
WOODEN GOODS.
EFFECT OF THE WILSON TARIFF
ON THE WOODEN INDUSTRY.
As Had for the Manufacturers az 1t IL for
the Flockmas ters Passed In Engiand's
Interest 80 Largely Increased Imports
of Wooden Goods.

This paper has already published
statistics showing the disastrous effects
of the Wilson tariff ON the wool rails
ing industry in this country. The
effect upon the mandatory of wooden
and worsted GODS has been almost
equally destructive, so that there is no
compensating benefit. The farmer
loses the sale of his wool, and is also
losing the sale of his farm products
that would come from the employment
of hands in the wooden mills.
The imports of wooden cloth for the
year 1894, the last year under the Nc
kinley tariff, were 1869, 907 pounds,
valued at 81, 010, POI. In 1895. the first
ear under the Wilson tariff, they were
i0,070, l4s pounds, valued at S25, PSI Cos.
In wooden dress goods the value of inn
portations i'm 1894 was IS. 647 ,25s, and
in 1895 it was S22. $40, 4S5. The value
of imports of wooden manufactures OF
all classes for the calendar years named
was as follows, the first four years
being under the Mckinley tariff, and
the last under the Wilson tariff
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09

kalamazoo celcry-growcrs demand
So. on from the city for damage TO their
crops They claim their lands were
flooded by the attempt of the city t.
force the water that once ran through.
the Coldstream mill race and Portage
rreelk under a bridge intended for the
Teek alone.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09
RHEUMATISM AND KIDNEY
TROUBLE.

Il have been troubled by spells with
rheum atism in my joints and muscles.
| have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla and
it has helped me. have also taken it
for kidney trouble aud it has relieved
me of both of them complaints" A.
Moore. Bedford Mich.
Hoods Pills cure jaundice, indiges-
ton, sick headache
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09
TIME FABLE
In effect May nth. 1896.
TRAINS LEAVE ANNA

& MUSHROOM R'Y
Lv Ashley for Detroi
at 1910 p. m.
Close connections ar,
made at Owosso Junct'r
with all trains of D., g
II. & NJ. R'y.
BEN. FLETCHER. T. =. A
Detroit, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09
Dr.. Niles Pain Pills stop Headache

NEURALGIA cured by DR.. Miles PAIN
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09

The revolutions which may take
place in the comparative value of gold
and silver will be changes in the state
of the latter. rather than in that OF the
former. -Hamilton.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09

That Lame Rack can be cured with
DIR. Miles NERVE PLASTER only Pc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09

DIR. Miles Nerve Plasters for Rheumatism.
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09

TOLEDO, SAGINAW
Leave Ashley.
$50 a. m. for Muskegon
1850 p. IN. for Muskegon
JSo. W. LORD,
Traffic Manager,
Detroit
New-York tribune., 1896-07-26
ROYAL ARCH ITEMS

Amercus Chapter held fine convocatl There
was no work, but the companions brim full
OF the social spirit and determined 10 enter
tain and be entertained in true Masonic way. f.
James 5. Fraser, the High Priest, presided. and
thanked the many visitors for their courtesy VI
L. William J. Mcdonald !. G. II. p. addressed the
companions. also II. F. Adoph Mucssam. David
McKelsey. Robert H. Clark baldwin and Fitch.
Constitution Chapter No. 20 held a special con-
vocation on Tuesday. July 2l. at o'clock o. m.
The King. Companion Nell j. Hepburn. n d..
opened the chapter and welcomed the visitors
among whom were Most Excellent George t. W
S;ivers Grand HiGh Priest: Excellent Companion
Clarence. Master Of Triune No. 2il: Companions
Hayes OF Trune: sly. OF Ictand. and others Tho
Royal Arch degree was conferred in full form with
the following cast: Excellent Companions Master
High Priest Hepburn, King; Smith. Scribe: Pow
ers Captain OF the Host; Maxheld Principal So
jourrer: Ford Royal Arch Captain; Burgdorf Mas
tor OF the Third Vail; Brown. OF Nassau Master OF
the Second VAIL Taylor. Master OF the First Val:
Stewart Orgnnisti McI.anc. Assistant TO Organiat
Wright Tyler. The following companions of CON
stitution were also present: Hebbcrd Swan ard
Zach Stern. lifc member OF the chapter All
present resolved to be on hand at the rsxt convoco
lion on August 4. when the Mark Master .fason's
degree vIll be conferred.
New-York tribune., 1896-07-26
PYRAMID LODGE no. 100.

In spite OF the very hot night, the OF Pyra-
mid Lodge crowded to II was third
degree night. but that not the only attraction
The rumor had spread that one OF Pyramids own
be honored that night. and many crafts
men came to be present such interesting oc-
casion but the committee having the matter In
charge not ready ard desired postpone
ment of pleasant ceremony until the cool season
of the fall which granted But II had this good
effect that 1t brought many visitors TO Pyramid
Lodge and let the secret out, also showed the COM
mittce that a much larger room vi. be needed 10
accommodate the legion OF friends OF the brother
and Furthermore 1t gave The Tribune the right 70
announce the exact date and place. as soon az all
the arrangements for the great event are COM
pletcd.
The working OF the degree we'll done by the
Master W James II. Kennedy, who presided W
Eggelson presented the working tools and Bro
Daniel Quinn conducted the candidates. There
were also present X. ". Thomas Moore David
Kay Moses D. Getty. Stephen ID. Affleck and Allan
Williams
This being the first visit 10 Pyramid Of r. w
William s Thompson, Grand Standard Bearer,
the distinguished brother escorted 10 the East
and the grand honors given. Among OF hers
present ". Frederick f. Davis. OF Tecumsdh;
Sharp. Of Scotia McGrath Of Concord Swan, OF
AdelpD No %: Collins. OF Monitor: Brockway, OF
Gramercy: Knapp. Coornbs and Oglesby. OF Pyra-
mids there were W.'s Matthew Richie. John
Watt James Atchison. Charles II. Baldwin. Rob-
ert II. Clark and r. ". William J. Mcdonald
New-York tribune., 1896-07-26
COMING EVENTS.

Normal Lodge will have the third degree to-nor.
row evening Everybody is welcome everybody /.
invited. and everybody will visit Normal.
Empire Chapter meets next Wednesday, The
Mark degree will be given In full form E. William
Hevenor. the II. p. viii be pleased to welcome all
companions.
lvanhoe Lodge No. SO will meet on Wednesday
evening the 2s'h inst ". S. Edgar Mortimore the
Master, announces the frst degree as the work of
the evening. and Invites brethren to visit him at
Ivanhoe.
Trune Chapter No 24l goes on all summer and
invites every one TO come and the Mari, T. ard
NJ. T.. degrees conferred Tomorrow evening in due
form. cool eI ening is predicted but that does not
signify that any one will get cold hand.
Corner Stone Lodge. Brooklyn, Is making prcpa-
ratons for reception To be rendered the new
Senior Grand Deacon. Z. W William IL Gomersall
on september 2. Erethre. Will 90 well to keep ths
date open and walt for Invite" to this great
event
The annual excursion OF Park Lodge will be held
Wednesday. The iron steamboat Sirius will
convey the party 10 Koton Point where every hing
for a good days outing has been arranged tor
Boat leaves foot West Forty fourih-st. al 80 and
Thirty yfrst-st. East River, az o'clock. The COM
mittee will be In charge both places and be on
the lookout for the comfort OF the brethren and
their families.
New-York tribune., 1896-07-26

Deacon to the highest position IN the gift OF his
brethren being elected Master In December. 1894
After mos successful administration OF the affairs
OF the lodge for year. he desired 10 retire. but
the brethren by their unanimous voice, declined 10
permit him TO do so. Brother Pruscr's voice has
been heard and his influence felt In the two sessions
of the Grand Lodge In which he has been repre-
sentative. The Grand Master. recognizing the Pc
culiar qualifications possessed By Brother Pruser
for the position. appointed him Grand Marshal.
which position he fills with grace and dignity.
Not Only docs Brother PrlIser hold the entire
spect and esteem OF the brethren OF Mount Vernon.
bu; he is also popular with the ether residents OF
tina, rapidly growing suburb. At the last charter
election ne was, by an overwhelming majority, elect
ed treasurer Of the city for three years. despite the
fact that the other political party was the domI-
nant one. Brother Pruser Is leading light In the
O. d. o.. order local 10 Westchester County,
which limits its membership to Master Masons.
Courteous ard affabie. he is certain 20 make and
leave a good impression wherever ne goes. and will
leave his mark upon the Office he ably
fills. His brethren OF Hiawatha Lodge are proud OF
him, and highly appreciate the honor that has been
conferred upon him by the Grand Master.
New-York tribune., 1896-07-26
LODGE NOTES.
THE ToILERs IN MASONIC oUARRrEs.

Manhattan Lodge No. e2 met Friday night. but
there was work. except that greatest and best
of all Masonic work-the work Of charity-which Is
never forgotten or neglected In Manhattan Lodge
with W. Yates in the East There were no candi-
dates for degrees. but very peasant meeting was
held. The brethren were entertained by remarks
from w Rudolph Holde, Assistant Grand Lecturer
Palestine Lodge conferred the third degree. W.
Richard Hughes, the Master, presided and w.
Ludwig explained the working tools There were
also present and assisting v; James Guest, Of
nacle, and Robert II. Clark. OF Pyramid.
Amity Lodge conferred the second degree with
srrs 9hn PSHs the h ns has, and % tier
Middle Chamber work There were present and
seated In the East r. w. Charles X. Hyde. WIS
Berry Collins. Brockway. Muehsam and Cone, OF
called off for the season.
Putnam Ledge worked the second degree. W.
Vaughan presided The new District Deputy Of the
Sixth Masonic District paid the lodge an un-
the degree himself while the Master and officers
were interested listeners M The District Deputy was
siran, Of Adelphi; Stevens, Of Ocean. and William
and Berry.
Last Friday night Venerable Brother Philip Mich
aeson the only surviving charter member OF King
and Past Masters. together with many members.
and received the congra tuatory wishes OF his visi-
tors. The Venerable Brother celebrated his eighty
third birthday He has served King Solomon Lodge
as secretary for twenty five years. Many ad-
dresses and good speeches were made. all express
Ing the best wishes for the Venerable Brother.
Polar Star Lodge conferred the third degree In
sided sid and W oglesby explained the working tools
X. W. George W. Arnold gave the historical
tsnsmsbed Brethren present. r. W james Mans
ming r. w William II. Miller. jr.. and r. W
Theophiius Pratt, also W. Robert H. Clark. Of
New-York tribune., 1896-07-26
PARK LODGE NO. SIG.

Park Lodge met ano conferred the third degree
and then called off for tn summer but all this
could not be done quietly and silently, that is
not the way Of Park The sparkling and effervescent
enthusiasm Of this lodge cannot be bottled up y
and II the members OF Park did not have an occa-
eonal outlet in the shape Of gala night. there
would be explosion, and W. John Reisenweber
would have a good suit for damages.
W. Richard Shepard opened the lodge promptly
at the appointed hour and expedited the routine
business and r. w. James B. Gillie
rounced 10 deliver the historical. the master. with
the fear Of The Tribune before him. had matters
arranged that the lecturer ascended the East
iust 10 o'clock, delivered excellent discourse
explanatory Of the degree in unique and original
gay and in just twenty eight minutes.
The minutes read and approved. and the
lodge was closed before II O'clock giving those who
desired 1t chance go home and those who wished
10 tarry were invited 10 a very seasonabe banquet,
when was enjoyed by a great number. This is as
II .hould be. and Masters would do we'll to follow
he example Of Park. Toasts and addresses
made at the banquet by X. w. Ge, Allan Will
ans. Dr.. Mortimer ard Ralph Mayer. Brother
iained the brethren. notably w. Alexander Nc
1pon the coming event Of Park Lodge on mex,
Wednesday. when the annual excursion takes place.
Among the many visitors were r. ". Elwood, p. d
D. OF the Fourth VI. D.. Getty. of the Ninth; Ga
!srs. Of the Sixth; Afreck and Mathews. P. D. DIS
galore There we're Miner OF Shakespeare; Aud
u Corlnthian Halliday and Alexander OF Hope
John Watt, Kennedy and Clark, Of Pyramid; Hud-
ow OF Hoboken Lodge New-Jersey; Alsdorf and
Sheldon. Boyd and Rose. Of Evangelist: Hardness
Collins Rodgers. Dryer and Owens. OF Charity; Egg
gelson and sharp Park called of until September
18th inst. at ROTOR Point.
New-York tribune., 1896-07-26

And they answered HIM They are OF different
trlbes and kindred the dwellcrs Of all lands which
the Lord hath made. whose names are written with
Ben Adhems pen In the roll of those who love their
feliowmer" And while they yet spake there came
q wayfaring man In tattered garments. aged and
leaning on STAFF. And those who were with the
i rreemasons gave him each piece Of money. and
the MUTT! CON Of plenty. and the Raboi bottle Of
wine Tor refreshment. and the theoogue OIL say
Ing, let tbs be for thy joy. and now do perceive
that charity Is no rcspectcr OF persons" And they
all entered into the Temple
And wher the master and his brethren by certain
ancient and significant observances had ministerial
10 the prestly theoogue did his heart conceive the
things OF most excel,',t beauty And they stood by
the altar: and the smoke OF the incense went up
and behold the wayfarer stood In the smoke gIoriled
and he was the angel cuIne again. And he said to
the theoogue did | tell thee thou shoulist over
come much bgoiry and SIM And the theologue
said to the other: 1T is good. be here let us
build here three tnbernncles. us one for the
stranger who may here to sojorirn and one
for the angel that waiteth"
And they Al united In praise 70 God. And the
priest said: Nay. my house shall be my brothers
house. as there many Masons In my Fathers
house. fer verify we are descendants ali from one
flesh and our Father above ruleth all things Let
MS be brothers. truly brothers IN charity sons cf
light as we are all sons OF the Great jehovah our
Father, who art In Heaven"
New-York tribune., 1896-07-26
THERE ARE OTHERS"

For instance Apawamis Lodge No. 500 which
though located In the suburbs at Mamaroneck, y.
V will hold lis OWE with any lodge In the metro
potan district. II is pleasure TO attend com
munication OF this good lodge because the great
aim Of the Master. officers and brethren is the
cxcmpldcation Of the principles end teachings OF
Masonry at all times In and out OF the Lodge. The
designs drawn upon the trcsteboard by that faith
ful and energetic Mason ". Bro. +. T.. Henderson,
are loyally followed by his brethren. who ever
ready 10 hold up the Masters hands. and thus
Apawamis presents 10 the Masonic world illus
traton Of the passage of Scripture: "Behod. how
good and how pleasant IT is for brethren TO dwell
together In unity!
on Thursday last the third degree was conferred
upon two candidates. and exce.lentiy the
work performed. The officers punctually In
their respective places and the members had
turned out in Full force. Among the many vis
tors who came to prove the esteem In which Apa-
wants is held were r. w Bro. Frank Palmer
p D. d. Of the Ninth District; W. Rudolph Holde
4 G. l.: Disbrow Of Architect; Whitaker. OF Har-
lem; Johnson of Livingston and Apawamis's own
George F. Lyon and Joseph Mooney. The Master,
W T. F. Henderson. presided during the first and
second sections. X. ". Bro. Palmer presented the
working tools and the historical lecture. delivered
h- w Bro lOldc pronounced the best ever
given in Apawnrnis Lodge. The lodge was then
called TO refreshment. and now II Was W. BRO.
Johnson's turn whose humorous recitatons as
wei. AZ addresses by the ". Bro Holdc. Bro. John
SON The s r. and )ccally by one OF the can
didntes Bro IS. q. Meig5an, kept the brethren 70,
that this had been the meeting OF al meetings IN
Apawamis Lodge. After wishing each other good,
vacation during the months Of August and sepiem-
beR.
New-York tribune., 1896-07-26
MASONIC DEPARTMENT
CONDUCTED BY THE GRAND LIBRARIAN OF THE
cRANp LODGE OF THE STATE OF NEw-YoRK.
TIE SECRETARY.

Happy indeed, is the lodge which Is In pos
session Of good secretary. There is more true.
PRACTICAL Masonry obtained at the secretary s
desk than in any other station in the lodge
II is the secretary who is the connecting link
NJ the order with the outer world; to him be-
longs the prosa!c but practical work Of gather
ing In the shekels wherewith to oil the ma
chnery Of the lodge, and. though the Master
NAV rattle of the ritual la Standard" he
cannot Herewith collect a dollar to help the
widow or cothe the orphan: it is the constant
drumming and labor of the faithful secretary
that call the brethren to his desk to pay up.
The secretary. if attentive to his duty. will
know ai the members. and know how hard or
now easy 1t is for them TO comply with the de-
p,snds OF charity upon their purses; and more
than any officer Of the lodge. he should possess
the entire and unqualified confidence Of the
members. Masters come and go. but the secre-
tary remains many brethren have entered the
lodge first complying with the prosaic demand
OF the secretary in the ante-room, then become
deacons wardens. etc. and finally the ambi-
tIous brother is installed as Master In the East.
and behold. there he finds the everfaithful Sec
retary at his post. and. as his right hand. toll
ing on for the good Of the lodge, and ready to
help and support each incoming Master in all
good works Of the lodge. ready to serve on COM
mittees. visit the sick and gladden. the heart OF
those in need
But there are others" alas who are not over
scrupulous in handling the sacred funds OF the
lodge. Happily these. are few in number and
these are generally known, and their tenure OF
Office is of short duration; by far the large ma
jorty of our secretaries are true and faithful
workers in quarries, and If perchance
Past Master consents to act as such, 1t is all
the better for then he is in possession Of the
needs lodge
has passed through the ordeal. and having no
further ambition TO >satisfy. may devote his
entire energy 20 the utmost and absolute good
OF the lodge. Brethren If you have good sec
retary, stand by him and help him fulfil his
arduous duties 1t is fer the interest of the lodge
and Of Masonry to have good and efficient sec
retary at the desk Every Master and every
member should appreciate good and faithful
secretary