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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21
A MESSAGE FROM THE GALE.
Listening on the Ice Floe to the Roar OF
the Coming storm.

When the swell Is heavy III the ice
pack. it is often very difficult TO ascer-
tain from which direction 1t comes, and
Just a. difficult rs it Is, just So impor-
tant may it be that it should be found
out rightly, as the safety OF the ship
might wholly depend upon correct Judg
ment as 10 this. When the huge ice
muses. begin 10 move and screw and
press on the sides of the vessel, rising
and falling in heavy swell, then there
is ONLY one escape-udmely 10 work the
vessel into the fields away from the side
from which the gale blows. mistake
as 10 the direction the running swell
has often prove6 atal, and the mistake
is easily made.
An old arctic sealer told me how III
hours Of dread in the arctic icepack he
had laid his ear down To the ice foe and
listened to the roar Of the coming swell
that terra BILE message nom the furious
gale-and how he thus had discovered
whence the gale WAS pressing and nae
been able 10 save the ship from deStruc-
ton. | tried his method and found thai
it worked admirably. W lat Is well
worth noticing is that open water nearly
ALWAYS j. To be found in the Ice pack on
one side of icebergs The icebcrgs that
we met were generally III motion, car
ried onward by the ruling current. OF
ten they ran forward in the icehelds at
speed Of several knots. piling up the
huge foes before their cold, glltter1ng
bows. but behind them they left an open
sheet Of water large enough for any ship.
Now, there would of course be many
dangers for a vessel tugged along in the
ice pack by such IA floating monster, but
| believe nevertheless that this method
might be instrumental III saving yes
sci from being crushed when the iceiicld
is moving heavily.-C. Il. Borchgrevink
in Century.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21
AVerY'S Rea sons

In a debate in the House of Repre-
sentatives Rep. Avery gave the follow
inc reasons for opposing the silver
substitute TO the bond bill:
DR.. Avery was among those who
spoke on the general proposition under
the tive-minute rule this afternoon.
He opposed the substitute:
/. Because no one believed it could
become law, if the house should con
cur.
?. Because it was a measure foreign
to the one sent from the house 70 the
senate.
3. Because he did not believe that ii
would furnish the relief the treasury,
the original measure was designed to
furnish, nor did he believe ii wou d
bring the relief 10 the business 10 the
country its friends 50 confidently pre-
! dictcd.
He said he was friend of silver
and was in favor of practical blmetal-
ism. He defined bimctalism a being
either the coinage of both gold and
silver at "A ratio. equivalent 10 then
market value. or the coinage Of botl
gold aud silver at some ratio and un'
der such conventional regulations a
would keep the two coins IN chcula
ton at a parity with each.
The first. he said was bimetaliSn
and had been tried for 300 years II
England, and tor - years in the Unit
ed States. and had failed in both cases
The second. ne said was practically
bimetallisnl. and was now in force II
France and in the United States, where
since 1873 it had put in circulation
more than 5000, O0O, 0OQ in silver an'
had kept every dollar OF it of equa
value with every other dollar Of on
currency.
He said he was a republican ant
stood SquareIy on the platform OF TIM
party that had done SO much for siive
in the past. and which when it cam
into power in 1897 as il surely would
could confidently be trusted to do NOR
for 1t and if need be- correct any exist
ing evils in our currency system rebuil
the shattered fortunes of our people
revive our PROSTATE industries, CIV
: employment and talr wages TO Amer
2 can workngmea and bring back to TN
country the prosperity Of 1892 III
= doctor was accorded extra time 10 inns
p his speech.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21
The Heart OF Gotham.

The real heart Of Gotham, the brains
and genius of the metropolis, are 10 be
found in very small section of this big
city, writes IA New York correspondent
of the Pittsburg Dispatch. Between
Fourteenth and Fortieth streets are
found the men who write our dramas.
who make our songs, who compose the
music for our operas, whose pens are
responsible for many Of those bright lit
tie bits of humor that Tighten our lives,
whose brains invent many Of the ideas
that other men utilize. 1t Is no exagger-
alton TO say that this section Is response
BILE for nearly every bit of the new or
original literary matter that Is produced
in this city If ii is not actually COM
posed in the little world designated, 1t
is there critically examined, revised,
amended or corrected and put into the
shape in which il is finally given 10 the
public. ON Broadway, between the
streets named, enc Is constantly bump
ing against men and women who are re-
sponsible for good deal Of the music
and laughter Of this whole country.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21
Mr.. H.ry-rry. Substantial Ankle.

The other day patient was broughs
70 the santa Fe hospital at Ottawa
whose case is worthy of mention, be-
cause III the long category of railroad ac-
cidents there are possibly few If Any
like it, The injured man is 9. Il Hag-
gerty, who was employed as switcliman
Al Arkansas City.
Recently while making "A coupling in
che Santa Fe yards he fell, and u car
loaded with gravel passed over one Of
his legs at the ankle. Though the flesh
was terribly lacerated, no bones were
broken The surgeon who attended Mr..
Huggcrty at the hospital said thar he
had never heard Of a case where load
ed car rolled over the leg Of man
when the bones were not shattered to
fragments, and il required the testimony
of the entire train crew to convince HIM
that Haggerty' : ankle had been go treat.
ed.-Kansas City Journal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21

\ bicycle factory is being built at
White Cloud.
William |. Williams. for go years
resident Of Flint, is dead.
Joseph w. Hewill, prominent busl-
mes, man and pioneer of Maple Rapids
i dead.
VIII Van Sickle. y year old boy
Of Corunna. was drowned while skating
a few days ago
Ii is estimated that about 30 per
cent of Michigan's corn crop remains
unhusked in the field.
Mrs. +. p. Soper, a pioneer OF Ga'as-
bury, and "A widow f The war Of 1917
is dead. aged 93 years.
Robert Charter, for 81 years lead
mo lumherman in the Saginaw Valley.
died in BAY City. Jew days ago.
Mayor Pingree of Detroit has con
scented TO the formal announcement oil
his candidacy for the nomination 81
governor of Michigan.
William Cross. for many years
minister in the Free Methodist church
died in the Genesce county poor mouse
few days ago, aged 80 years.
L
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21
sail. fnctorilN neGned.

Willie-Pa. what is the meaning Of
the expression touch and go;'
Papa-lt'> very simple. my son. 1t
means extreme speed, and refers 20 the
professional borrowers. who make a
touch and go so fast You seldom see
them again -Philadelphia Record.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21
The Plea Might DO For the Lawyer.

The attorney for the defense became
impressive.
do you ask proof that my client is
insane?" BE- asked. We'll, there is
plenty Of It, When he came to engage
my services he promised me $40. 900 IL
iwould TAX the case and yet he hasn't
a cent Is that the act of a sane MANI
Did you know that when you took
the case?" asked the attorney for the
prosecution.
Certainly. "
"Well, / can't see that that helps
him in any way, but it would make a
splendid plea for you if you we're on
trial "
And the court so ruled. Chicago Post
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21

Thousands are suffering excruciatlug
misery from that plague of the night,
Itching Piles, and say nothing about
it through sense of delicacy. All
such will fluid an instant rellet III the
use of Doan's Ointment. 1t never
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21

Men Of God have always. from time
TO time, walked among men and made
heii commission felt in the heart and
soul Of the commOncst nearer. Elmer
M
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21

one member 10 another. Such pro
nounced approval of a presidential
nomination of such importance has
rarely been witnessed in the history OF
he Senate and then has happened only
when he appointce has been an eX-
senator.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21

Did you ever stop to think what in
digestion really means? IL means
simply that your stomach is tired II
our legs are tired. we ride. The horse
and the steam engine do the work
Why not give your stomach rae, sha'
is. let something else do its york
Foods can be digested outside of the
body. All plants contain digestive
principles which will do this. The
Shaker Digestive Cordial contains iii
gestive principles and is preparat ION
designed to rest the stomach. Inc
Shakers themselves have such unbound
ed confidence in it that they have
placed 10 cent sample bottles on the
market and it said that even so small
a quantity proves beneficial IN vast
majority Of cases. All druggists KeeE
it.
LAXOL is the best medicine To-
| children Doctors recommend II II
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21

The nomination of Edwin +. Uhl of
Grand Rapids to be Ambassador to
Germany was unanimously confirmed
Nv the senate few days ago, in "A
manner highly complimentary to the
distinguished citizen of Michigan. Oh
curse. the nomination was referred 10
he committee on forei.n relations. bu.
ne members did not rise from theil
eats i'm the senate. bal simply signed
he report as ii was passed around from
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21
FULL OF FIGHT.
White Metal Men Will Put Up
An Electoral Ticket.
ENGRAVING NEW BONDS,

How Bonds Are Prepared for Successful
Subscribers Bill TO Extend Pension
Iaws-De Wits Silver Coinage BIZ.
-Uhrs Nomination Confirmed A
Back Bounty Paid Summary OF
Congress sional Proceedings.
Prize Fighting is Now
Felony.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21

Mr. Uhl has already rendered his res
ignation as assistant secretary OF state,
and will 90 10 his new field Of work a
soon as he can arrange his private
business. His wife and daughter. both
of whom, Gas we'll rs Nj. UhD >peat
both German and French. will accom-
pany him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21

Only one bond tor an amount greater
than 800. 900 was ever issued. That
one was for $l5. 300, 900. the amount OF
the Geneva award, paid by England in
satisfaction of what were known as the
Alabama claims This bond was paid
10 Hamilton Fish, as secretary OF state,
to be held by him until the Alabama
Court of Claims distributed the awards.
II was then cancelled, and now hangs
IN the roll of the office OF the Register
IF the Treasury. This bond of SD
800, 900. which Secretary Fish once
neld, did not represent by 90 per cent
he amount of government bonds once
held bv one individual, William II
Vanderbilt once owned in registered
bonds I5.0O0.00O fact which the
records of the treasury show.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21
THE TIME FOR BUDDING

Up the system is at this season. The
cold weather has made unusual drains
upon the vital forces The blood has
become impoverished and impure, and
all the functions of the body suffer in
consequence. Hoods Sgrsaparlia is
the great builder, because 1t Is IN One
True Blood Purifier ard nerve tone
HOOP PILLS bee lme the favOrite
cathartlc with all who use them All
druggists 25c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21

The bonds are not made complete at
g. he bureau of Printing and Engraving.
The final touch is added at the Treasury
department, when the government seal
is printed on them The signatures on
bank notes or government currency
are engraved at the bureau and printed
when the notes are printed, but the
signature of the Register on the bonds
: made at the Treasury, not by him
self, but by one IF the clerks, who also
puts his distinctive mark on the bond
when he makes record Of it, every
bond can be traced back through the
official hands which touched it in the
process of making and issuing 1t, and
he responsibility tor any error placed
where it belongs. This extreme eau
ion is very necessary, since one bond
may represent 100000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21
whvis one woman

Why rs one "oii'e"
attractive and an.
other not? IL ism I
entirely a question
of age or features vi,
or intelle CT. The
most admirable and
attractive thing
about an attractive
woman is her wo-
manliuess. Every
BODY ad M ire 5 a
womanly woman.
Everybody doesn I
realize just what II
is that makes her
,vomMly. She must
have health, OF
course, because
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21

From our special Correspondent
WASHINGTON. FEB. 1.-THE silver
ties are full Of fight, and ale preparing
to put an electoral ticket in the field al
The coming presidential election. DIR
j. j. Mott of North Carolina, chairman
# the National committee of the silver
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21

It is thought 10y many that Mr..
Dewitt has found the KEY to the situa-
non. Gold men have urged no objec-
ton against the coinage of silver, pro-
vided a silver dollar could be made
equal in value to gold dollar. They
would, therefore, it is believed, be sat
SIZED. On the other hand, silver adj
vocates have all claimed that they
believed that if silver was demonetihed
there would be no difference between
it's difference and its coinage value
II they are honest in this opinion. they
il is thought, could have no objection
to the Dewitt bill, because if the
bullion value became As great as th'
coinage value they would have no dlt
ference TO pay.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21

81 was troubled with quiDsv for fl
years Thomas Eclectric Oil cureu
me. My wife and child had diphtheria
Thomas Electric Oil cured them.
would not be without it in the house
for any consideration Rev. +. +.
Crane, Dunkirk, y. Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21

The Catron bill to prevent prize
fighting in the District of Columbia
and in the Territories ha, been signed
by the president. and hereafter prize-
fighting on all soil over which the fed
eral government has exclusive iuriSdic-
ton is + lOny. Mac.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21

In the House tree silver occupied
most of the time, during the discussion
of which several interesting TESTS" oc-
CURED between member the worst If
which was the one between two hot
headed members from Missouri
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21

The widow Of the late Congressman
Melbourne III. Ford Of Grand Rapids
will al last receive the bounty due her
husbands enlistment in the United
Sta cs Navy in 1864. She has been
trying for ears to get thi, bounty. but
for one reason or another, was repeat
eddy defeated. The last objection by
the government was that the bounty
could not be paid because Mrs. Ford
had not proved that Mr.. Ford was a
volunteer She enl sued Rep Smith tC
exert his efforts IN her behalf, who took
the matter mp, and proved that Mr..
Ford must have been volunteer, tOl
the reason that he was Int fifteen year.
old when he enlisted, and the govern
ment would never have accepted fiji
teen year old substitute. The govern
ment Off .ials recognized the force o
this logic AM have allowed the bounty
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21

The work of preparing for the issue
of the new bonds is well under way.
The plates will be the same as those
used for the last issue. The distinctive
paper on which the bonds are 10 be
printed has been seasoning in the
vaults Of the bureau for IA long time.
Before the work of printing is COM
pleted the chief of the bureau of Print
ING and Engraving will have mem
orandum of the exact number wanted.
and this number will be delivered to
the Treasury department, being sent
over in the strongly-enclosed wagon
which carries all the goyel nmept secur-
ties from the bureau to the Treasury
department.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21

Gen. A. j. Warren, the head of the
American Silver organization, is also
in the city. He is in charge Of the
financial end of the party, and accord
inc to his statements, finances are
greatly needed jus at this point.
Secretary Devne is having printed
copies of the resolutions adopted by the
silver conference. and within the next
few months about 1000, 900 copies will
be printed and distributed where 1t Is
thought they will do the most good.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21

A bill to extend the pension laws has
been introduced in the House and
referred TO the committee on pensions.
The bill provides that the present pro-
visions of existing pension laws be
extended to officers and privates, their
widows and children, and dependent
fathers and mothers of milltiamcn
aised in the states from 1861 TO 1860,
who performed service in the United
States, or were subject TO call for
military duty for "A period of 80 days.
1t is also provided that a certificate Of
discharge from either the state or fed
eral government shall be prima facie
evidence of service rendered. and shall
entitled the person named therein, OF
his heirs, to receive a pension.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21

party. has returned To this city and
will remain here 10 take charge Of the
fight If the silver party. In several
states the silver leaders are even now
ar, angling To bring out an electoral
ii, ke,. IN anticipation that the old
parties will 90 back on silver. The
silver leaders now at the capital say
tn At the new party is being assured OF
enthusiastic support IN neatly every
.tale. They declare that they are daily
in receipt OF letters pledging allegiance
from men of prominence and Influence
in the old parties These Letters come,
not from one section OF the country,
but from all over the west and south
letters have been received encOuag-
ing the movements; and, further that
If the names of the writers of those
letters were given out they would
create sensation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21

The silver coinage bill introduced by
Rep. Dewitt of Ohio, is receiving
strong support from leading iinanciers.
The bin provides that the government
shall admit silver bullion 10 coinage
upon the surrender of the owner Of the
bullion to the government of the differ
ence between the market price of the
bullion and its face value when coined.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21

The following summary shows the
work OF congress since my last letter:
Senator Lindsay of Kentucky offered
an amendment 10 the tariff bill pro-
viding Tor he repeal of the difTerentia
duty Oh sugar; senator Vest of Mis-
issippi renewed his attack upon Sec
rotary Morton, and showed that while
the Secretary was abusing congress
men for distributing seeds, from the
agricultural bureau To popularize then =
selves, he had. himself, been guilty OF
the same thing; senator Blanchard ot
Louisiana delivered a ringing address
on the Monroe doctrine A bill was
passed appropriatipg 100000 tor "a
memorial bridge acro~, the Potomac
between Washington and Arlington; "a
favorable report was presented on Tho
bill making February -, Liucon''
birthday national holiday: conSidora
bic discussion was ald ON the tariff
bill.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-21
Notice of Trustees Sale.

Whereas, ]. III. McLeary and J. r.
Fleming, on the 18th day of July, A. d.
1891, by their deed OF trust dated the 18th
day of July, A. D. ls9l, did convey to
Stephen Seffel as trustee for Anna Ramp
and Marie Kamp, the following described
property, to-wit:
Lots Nos. one a., two (2), nine 90 and
ten Q0l, In block No. ten Q0), north of San
Pedro Springs, In POSTS addition to upper
San Antonio, subdivision of lot No. 8,
(nine), range four ~, district three ~,
according TO plat recorded In the office
OF the County Clerk in and for Bexar
which reference is made for more particu-
lar description.
And, whereas, said conveyance was
made in trust to secure the payment OF
their certain promissory note, dated the
18th day of July, A. ID. 1891, payable to
the order Of Anna Ramps and Marie Ramp
In the sum of Two Thousand $1,000 OO)
ID. 1892, and bearing interest at the rate Of
s per cent per annum from date of said
note.
And, whereas, default has been made in
payment of said note, and the same is past
due, and the owner and holders of said
note have made demand upon said trustee
for the sale of said property; and where
refused to act as such trustee; and,
whereas, it is provided In said deed of
trust that should the said Stephen Seffel,
trustee. refuse to act as such trustee, then
the said Anna Kamp and Marie Ramp
shall have full power to appoint a substi-
tute trustee in writing, who shall have
the same powers as are delegated to said
Stephen Seffel, trustee, in said deed Of
trust.
And, whereas, by reason OF the refusal
OF said Stephen Seffel to act as such
trustee, the said Anna Ramp and Marie
Kamp have appointed in writing w. r.
Camp as substitute trustee.
And, whereas, Anna Kamp and Marie
Ramp have made demand upon w. r.
Camp, substitute trustee, for the sale of
said property described in said deed OF
trust.
Now. therefore, notice is hereby given
that w. r. Camp, substitute trustee. as
aforesaid, under and by virtue OF the au
thority in me vested by the terms of said
deed of trust, will, on the 4th day of Feb
ruary, A. d. 1896, between the hours of 10
o'clock a. m. and o'clock p. m, sell said
above described property of the said j. III.
McLeary and j. r. Fleming at public sale
before the Court House door of Bexar
County, Texas, for cash, for the purpose
of paying the Indebtedness of the said j.
III. McLeary and j r. fleming secured by
said deed Of trust, and all costs of execut-
ing this trust, including ten per cent COM
mission to said trustee for executing this
trust.
d. 1896 w. r. CAMP,
cit Substitute Trustee.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-21
RAILROAD NOTES.

Harry G. Mcclure, travelling
passenger agent Of the Big Four,
is in the city.
The Arkansas Psss will put on
cheap rates to San Antonio for the
Midwinter fair.
"Shorty" Fultz, formerly en- :
gineer on the Internatio nal, has
gone to Tampico, Mex, to run an
engine.
President Bald win, of the Bald
win Locomotive works, passed
through San Antonio on the Sun
set limited today en- route to Cali
fornia.
1t is reported that the Interna-
tional's shops are to be moved to
San Antonio. There is also talk
of moving the general offices to
this city.
Conductor Jack Mangan, OF the
Southern Pacific, has gone to New
Orleans to meet his sister, who Is
coming to San Antonio to spend
the winter.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-21

1t is a case of one man with the
democratic party. Cleveland is
the only man who is certain of a
nomination, should he express a
wish to secure it.
Events in England and Germany
as they transpire lead to the con-
clusion that blood relations in a
family way may become strained
relations in a political way.
There is more monkey business
in the German reichstag than in
the American house of representa-
tives This is not saying much for
the dignity of the German law
makers.
The announcement of the mar
riage OF the eighth daughter of Chief
Justice Fuller to a cousin OF the
late Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, Is
made. The ceremony takes place
on mardigras, February 18th.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-21
TUESDAY, JANUARY 81, '9'

There is no little speculation as
to the destination Of that flying
sonadron that is so soon to sail
from Bantry Bay. 1t is certain
that if it comes to the shores OF
this continent with such a feeling
as now exists, that feeling will be
greatly intensified. No demon
stration of force that it is in the
power Of the British empire to
make will ever avail to lower the
demands of the United States gov
eminent as to her supreme right
of enquiry into all that concerns
the acquisition of American terri
tory by foreign monarchies. II
England desires a peaceful solu-
ton of the present vexed questions
that are pending between her and
this country she had better keeT
her fleet at home.