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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02
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MIR. EDITOR

3 MIR. EDITOR
: Next Monday the voters of this county
: will be called upon TO elect a man 10
succeed Mr.. futile as Commissioner of
| Schools and either Mr. futile will be
elected to succeed himself, or Mr.. COvell,
the Fusion candidate, will be elected to
that very important position
1t has been intimated by certain
county papers that the reason teachers.
regardless of party politics. are
working for Mr. Tuttle, is the fear they
have of having their certificates revoked
or when they appear at some future
time that they will be refused their GER
tificate. Such a statement is a great
imposition upon the intelligence and
wisdom of the ones following the pro-
fession of teaching. The idea that no
teacher in this county dare stand on his
| own convictions is absurd and an insult
to all. No fair minded person will be-
lieve word of it, and furthermore the
writers of such editorials do not profess
TO believe it, but do it only TO excite and
prejudice the minds of their own party
followers. They do it to deceive their
friends, TO mock the convictions of the
teachers and the patrons of the school
and to poison the minds of the doubling
and neutral ones as well as the innocent. |
The teachers believe Mr. futile the |
better man Cd because his experience |
as teacher far exceeds his opponents |
(2) because of his acquaintance with |
teachers and pupils as we'll as needs Of |
the school; (3) because of his explicit
confidence in the ability of his teachers
this last reason is the one above all
others.
Mr.. Tuttle believes that all who pos
sess the intellectual requirements and a
natural ability and desire for teaching
the young should have a chance even
though they have no professional train
ing and it is in this way that the major
ity of our teachers commence their
career. He believes that young man
or young woman from the common dis
"a AS' 'NAOOA VI OliO llOlI a SIuNltN SCllOOl
that has the natural tact should be en-
couraged and given a chance to follow
his calling.
On the contrary, Mr. Covell is quoted
as stating at a Teachers Association !
held in st. Louis about year ago, in
substance, that M oac, nat crea a high schoOi
yrad,tate, sLood be aHored 10 teach in any ScLooJ
neither distr let nor groded, rho hos not first re-
tired professional training at some Cobege or !,
Normal school. /
Now which of the two do you think 5
he teachers would prefer: Which do I
Tou think the student, who has not (,
money to pay for professional training i
It some Normal school, would prefer?
Which do you think that bright boys
ather would prefer at the head of our !
chools, the man who believes in giving Y
he poor boy a jar trial or the man who '
believes in giving him 10 trial TO ascer- =
ain his aptness I
The teachers and patrons, know
which they prefer. Are you not willing \
o consider the question as a public L
'enefit and work with them and vote .
With them: y TEACHER.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02

for Commissioner of Schools is very
weak man. and with no chance of cleo,
ton, are attempting to help his case by
misrepresentation and lying about Mr.
Tuttle, the Republican candidate.
Their vile SANDER and mud are be.
meath the dignity of any respectable
paper and we do not believe such cam
paign work as this pays. The people of
Gratiot county are not fools and Will on
April 9th stamp their seal of resentment
on such dirty work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02

Chase, the "for Office only" political
editor of the Journal, followed the foot
steps OF Vandercook last week, getting
TO point where he had nothing more
too say against Mr.. futile and accusing
him of coming TO Alma and soliciting
job work and subscriptions for the Her
aid. There is probably as much truth in
it as there is in some of the other rot he
has used in this campaign and will have
about the same weight with the voters.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02

Congressman Mesick has through his
energy and popularity succeeded Ill get
ting ID. +. Award of Glare, Mich.
secretary of the state central committee,
the position of reading clerk in the
house of representatives at Washington.
This is grand victory for new men,
Der who by his courteous and pleasant
manners won the favor and cooperation
of the entire republican delegation of
Michigan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02
The Review of Reviews" on tn,
Anti-Cartoon Bill.

: The caricature of public men is doubt
less at times carried beyond the bounds
of propriety. Nevertheless, caricature
has become so recognized weapon in
political controversy in all countries
that the public knows how to make
allowances; while the persons carica-
tured most frequently and most afro.
clously, never seem TO vince A MEM
Der of the Legislature of the state of
New York, Senator Timothy Ellsworth
by name, has come forward with stern
determination to suppress all publica-
ton of portraits and of personal carica-
lures IN the newspapers and periodicals
published in New York, except as
written consent is obtained 60 use the
picture Thus if Mr.. Ellsworth's bill !
should prevail and he declares that it |
Will pass both houses and receive the /
Governors signature, should not .
even be allowed to print calicatures of .
Abdul the Turkish Sultan, without
getting his written consent from the
Yildiz Kiosk. The fact is. Mr.. Els.
worth's bill is an absurdity II inter
fereS with the reasonable use of illustra.
ton, while attempting to suppress what
the libel laws already sufficiently pro-
vide against. Neither Mr. Hanna nor
Mr. Platt has ever complained, so far as
we are aware, Of the cartoonSts' seem.
lngly vicious pencils; and if they can
stand it, the Hon. Timothy Ellsworth
ought not 70 care very much.
There is never any malice intended in
the makeup of this department of the
Review, which aims to show how the
of the world are recording
history and we do not believe Mr.. Els
worth would be justified in obhging Us
20 eliminate this popular feature from
'ur magazine. We can hardly believe
hat he will do so.-From Current
History in Caricature, in April Review
# Reviews
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02

1t is to be regretted that every citizen
of Michigan does not know Judge
Long personally. He is one of nature S
noblemen. He has served as justice of
the supreme court with ability and
integrity. No man stands higher in
the esteem of his fellow men Essen
italy self-made man, he brings to
his judicial position, thorough knowl-
edge of human nature, and the meek
and lowly receive at his hands the
same consideration accorded the man
of influence AMI riches. An empty
sleeve attests his love for his country,
and great big, honest heart attests
his affection for his fellow men.-Hills.
dale Standard.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02
The First DaJ of Each Month, Nc
Cures Magazine

Beginning with the April number
McClure's Magazine will hereafter be
published on the first day of each month.
April LIST the April number will be on
sale on all news stands and delivered to
all subscribers, from the Atlantic to the
Pacific and thereafter exactly on the
first day of each month IA new number
Will be published. Heretofore publica-
ton has been made on the 2Sth of each
MONTH but il is believed that the
change to the LIST will be TO the general
convenience
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02

schools. This work requires experience
and expert skill, and the people know
that in Mr.. futile they will have these.
They will not throw away IA certainty,
and put "a stigma upon faithful public
servant at the bidding of set of men
who are filled with political prejudice,
and do not know how 10 fight fair.
TEACHER.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02

is man of integrity, honest of purpose
and of sound judgment, and no one will
dispute but that these qualifications are
absolutely indispensable when the ques-
ton of good justice is being consid-
cred
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02

Stop drugging yourself with quack
nostrums or "cutS." Get well known
pharmaceutical remedy that will do the
work. Catarrh and Cold in the head
will not cause suffering if Ely's Cream
Balm is used Druggist will supply 10c
trial size or soc full size. We mail it.
ELY BROS, 56 Warren St., y. Y. City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr., of Great Falls,
Mont, recommended Ely's Cream Balm
to me. | can emphasize his statement,
1T is a positive cure for catarrh if used
as directed. Rev. Francis w. Poole
Pastor Central Pres. Church, Helena,
Mont.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02
WHAT TO DO.

There is comfort in the knowledge So
often expressed, that DR.. kilmer's
Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy
fultills every wish in relieving pain in
the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and
every part of the urinary passages 1t
corrects inability 10 hold urine and
scalding pain in passing it, or bad effects
following use of liquor, wine or beer,
and overcomes that unpleasant necessity
OF being compelled to get up many times
during the night to urinate. The mild
and the extraordinary effect of Swamp
Root is soon realized. 1t stands the
highest for its wonderful cures Of the
most distressing cases. If you need a
medicine you should have the best. Sold
by druggists, price fifty cents and one
dollar. For a sample bottle and PAM
phlet, both sent free by mail, mention
ALMA RECORD and send your full post.
office address 60 DIR. Kilmer d Co.
n. Y. The proprietors of
this paper guarantee tine commences of
this offer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02

Edward Hannah, our candidate for
Member of Board of Review, needs no
introduction by US TO the voters. He is
first-class business man, one of excel
lent judgment, not only on village
property, but farm as well. Vote for
him
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02
Mrs. Maggie Myers.

Williamsport Ind, writes. Il suf-
fered for months of severe stomach
troubles, caused by indigestion and con-
stipation. My troubles seemed almost
uncomfortable. ] purchased bottle of
DR. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin of Arm
strong and Swank and as soon as had
taken its contents, | was like new
person, and | now feel better and weigh
more than have in years. - 1t Is sold
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02
Our Candidates.

Next Monday is the day fixed by law
for township election. The Republicans
have put up good strong ticket and
now ask the support of every voter in
the township. Come early, vote a
straight Republican ticket, elect good
men to Office. We have good major
ity in the village, let us make it good
majority in the township
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common water glass
with urine and let it stand twenty-four
hours sediment or settling indicates Il
diseased condition of the kidneys. When
urine stains linen it is positive evidence
of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire
60 urinate or pain in the back, is also con-
vincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out of order
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02

AS candidate for Drain Commissioner
Henry Worden will make a big run.
He is progressive and highly respected
farmer and life long republican. If
called upon he will be fully capable to
act.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02

The Dingley tariff bill passed the
house of representatives Wednesday by
majority vote of eighty-thre The
republicans presented a solid front and
five southern democrats voted aye. 1t
was passed with amendment to give bill
effect April LIST.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02

j. Il. Northon, principal of the Alma
High School is our candidate for school
inspector. He is thoroughly qualified
and will make a good officer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02

Our candidates for cOnstables are
John Greig, Ii. S. Hyde, Henry Daymon
and Joe Ray, are all good men and Will
make good and efficient officials
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02

1t is very seldom that man holds an
office in any township for a period of
six consecutive years and is without an
enemy. Daniel L. Sharrar, who will
head our ticket this spring for super
visor, received the entire vote in the
caucus on the first ballot, which speaks
well of his past performance of duty.
For two years he has been chairman of
the county Board of Supervisors by
whom he is considered one of the ablest
officers in the county. He is a pro-
gressive farmer well acquainted with
the work, and if elected will prove him
self a careful and painstaking officer in
the future as III the past.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02

No one needs an introduction to our
candidate for treasurer, John +.
Schwartz. He was the first clerk this
village ever had, has been trustee for
one term, and six years member of the
Alma School Board. All of these high
offices he has filled with promptness and
ability. AS business man, he is care
full, conservative, honest and honorable.
Mr.. Schwartz is one Of our strongest
candidates, don't miss him next Mon.
day. Vote for a man who can handle
his own business successfully, and you
will need have no fear of the township
affairs when entrusted to him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02
MIS-. JosFrH Z GRune.
5oi3 Madison ave.
IT IS . MIRACLE

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02

G. l.. Delavan, republican nominee
for clerk, has held the office for one
year and discharged the duties with
correctness and dispatch He was for a
number of years clerk of Pine River and
holds the reputation of having been one
of their best officers. He is as good "A
business man as we have in the county,
wide awake and progressive. A vote
for him is vote for true blue republic
can, heavy taxpayer and reliable
clerk. Remember him when you make
up your ticket Monday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02

The office of highway commissioner is
really one of the most important places
on the ticket. Ii often happens that
some man is nominated to il without
due regard to qualifications. Mr..
Christian +. Renner, the republican
nominee, is prominent farmer. an old
resident well acquainted with the roads
of the township and skilled mechanic.
He was chosen because the voters be-
lieved that if elected, as he surely will
be, he would make a most efficient
officer. This office interests the farmers,
as our street commissioner looks after
the roads in the village, and the fact
that all the farmers stood by Mr.. Renner
shows him to be their choice. The
RECORD heartily supports the nomina.
ton.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02

The Free Silver papers of this county,
realizing the fact that their candidate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02
C5cup cusrD.

one aosc Of Phelps Couch. Cola and c'rour
Care. gave my child instant relief when attacked
with the Group
w. L. MOORE, OF Moore Bros. Grocers.
Arkansas City, Kansas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02
J. L. HuLrYo.
ACUTE LARYNGlTIs.

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a oeen Without this wonderful remedy sin.e !;
from vinal, from other lie remedies as oases
rum vinegar or sugar from seg3 80 WAISTS
MRS. JosFrH E. GRr-Re
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02

Rollin A. Wood is one of Gratiot
connty's most popular young men. He
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02
Republican Nomination.

Republican Nomination.
For Justice Of the Supreme Court
CHARLES ID. LONG, of Ingham County.
For Regents of the State University
w. j. COCKER, of Hillsdale County
G. ID. LAYTON, of Van Buren, County.
For County School Commissioner
o. &. FUTILE.
Arizona republican., 1897-10-22
REGENT INVENTIONS.

In new hand weighing scoop the handle is made hollow, with a spring surrounding the shank of the scoop the quantity contained in the scoop.
 handy wise for machinists and bi- cycle manufacturers has two circular jaws, with grooves of diffefent sizes cut in the gripping surfaces. An ec- centric lever is used to close the jaws, the outer jaw being mounted on a sliding rod connected to the lever.
 Flowers can be held in the button hole without pinning by using new device consisting of a folded metal clip fastened in the buttonhole, to be spread apart when the stems are in serted, after which the opposite sides spring together and hold them fast.
 A portable burglar alarm has just been invented for the use of travelling men, consisting of a dry battery to which a bell is attached. A cord is fastened to the door and runs to the switch to pull a lever over and close the circuit as so onas the door is opened.
 To facilitate the taking of a fash light picture a new apparatus is form ed of camera with the ordinary shutter, and a pistol arranged in the rear, with a hammer to explode the powder. The trigger which releases the hammer also opens the shutter for the exposure.
Arizona republican., 1897-10-22
FOR FEMININE EYES.

The train has arrived, and fair la dies will wear it this winter for home, dinner and evenings, while even walk ing gowns betray a tendency to sweep microbes from the street.
 Blue and brown will be a very fla vorite contrast of colors for the au- tumn, though brown and green are preferable, as they are true autumn colors. The russet tints are always seen at this season of the year; when they depen into raspberry reds or rosy coral they are most becoming to those they suit.
 In Paris skirts are made with five and six gores respectively. The lat ter, measuring about four and half yards around, is the most popular Horsehair interlining is de rigueur and, to give additional spring" to these skirts, French modistes stitch the horsehair in with each seam, and while perfectly fiat and tight about the hips and back, the newest skirts are more bouyant and irrepressible than ever at the hem.
 Feather bOas are still very fashion able; they must never meet under the chin, as they shorten the neck; they should be invisibly fastened on each side to frame the face and protect the back of the nect and ears, which is really all that is needd Neck ruf1es are popular also in three shades of rose or lavender chiffon, silk, muslin or ribbons, edged with velvet or gold braid. These rouched collarettes are prettier for very young girls than the featehr boas.
 There are several varieties of new skirts-one kind is plain in shape, but much fuller in the back than those which have been worn. Trim ming is put On either at the hem or over the hips. Tailor gowns have barrel hoop rows of silk braid from the waist band to a little below the hips, similar rows appearing at the hem. Designs of many kinds, key border patterns, V's and such are formed with inch-wide silk braid on many of the winter skirts.
Arizona republican., 1897-10-22
CHAOS IN NEW YORK.

If a stranger from a foreign land should drop into New York city at this time and read all the daily papers he would probably come to the con- clusion that everybody was fighting mad at everybody else and that an all-around fight was to result. He might attempt to study the political situation. but he would require the services of dozen interpreters to explain the political ramifcations of the day.
 With a former prominent leader of Tammany Hall attacking that organ ization, with the staunohest demo- cratic paper in recent years p.inting half dozen or more columns day in favor of the republican candidate for mayor, with two leading republi- can papers advocating the election of an independent candidate, with the mugwump and democratic papers ad- vocating the election of a man who voted for Blaine, with Henry George cutting swath through the demo- cratic ranks, and with Pat Gleason in the field as an anti-Low and anti Tiger candidate, the situation is con- fusing even to well seasoned New Yorker.
 There are six candidates in the field and every one of them is willing to stake his reputation as a prophet by declaring that he is to be elected. The Greater New York has stir ed up the greatest political conflict on record, and the foreigner who visits that town will surely become fearful that there is to be a revolution and riot and all that sort of thing. The several candidates are learning more of their pasts than they eyer knew before and the situation savers of a Kilkenny fair. It is a condition of chaos. There is considerable bun dering going on and those who hope for good results must do some serious thinking before they vote.
Arizona republican., 1897-10-22
HUGHES AND TUCSON.

What next? Here is a self-confessed embezzler of public funds writing in the most familiar terms of friendship to a member uf the board of super vlsors of Pima county, acknowledging his crime, and the letter is published in a public journal; and this in the face of the fact that reward is offer ed for the arrest of the embezzler, and an effort has been made to have the governor of the territory issue proclamation of reward for his ar rest. Why offer these rewards when one of the supervisors of this county is In personal and intimate communi- cation with the criminal it is sought to apprehend? What does all this business mean? Are criminals and the commission of crime rising to premium in this community? Are pub lie officials lending their influence to pallating the violation of law? What does this personal intimacy between one of the principal officials of this county and this absconding embeZzler mean? The public is interested and it has a right to know. Something is rotten in Denmark" There can be no other rational conclusion. It looks very bad-Tucson Star.
 The Star has our sympathy in its effort to quicken the moral sense of Tucson. But what a task it is! When a community makes notorious pro- fessional gambler and "rounder" the recipient of the chief political hon. ors at it's disposal it folo,ws that the morality of that community is at a low ebb. The fact that Fred Hughes is in communication with a Pima county supervisor at the very time a reward is out for his arrest, and that the supervisor makes public his letters, attests to the peculiar social atmosphere of Tucson. The chances are that Hughes will be given a public reception if he ever returns to the old pueblo. We are afraid the esteemed Star is far in advance of the senti- ment of it's townspeople.