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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

food laws aud the filure To repeal the
mortgage tax law and extend he town
ship unit school system.
As To trusts aud combinations it was
recommended that the law be amended
So that tor violation thereof charters be
forfeited and properly sequestered.
Strong grounds were taken against the
proposed amendment to the interstate
commerce laws permitting pooling COM
binations. The pubic was appealed to
To strengthen the hands of those who
are charged with the enforcement of
the pure food laws and congress was
requested To pass national pure food
law. Attention was called to the fact
that while the grange long ago gave
up the cooperative store plan, it is still
feasible to enter into combinations for
the purchase of farm machinery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

Washington, Dec, IA caucus OF
the Populist members of the house oil
representatives was held at the Nation.
al hotel last night. The following res.
buttons were adopted UNANIMOUSLY
except that referring to civil service:
Resolved, That 1t is the sense of this
caucus that we will resist all efforts 10
so modify the existing civil service law
as TO enable any party that may he in
power to fill the different positions in
civil service with partisans.
Resolved, That we are opposed to
and will resist all efforts TO destroy our
greenbacks and treasury notes, whether
1t be by direct legislation or by the sub
terfuge of reasoning to reissue TO the
same except in exchange for gold.
Resolved, That we are opposed 10
any scheme of enlarging the powers OF
national banks; that we oppose the
comforting of the power to issue notes
designed TO have the same functions as
money, to any bank, corporation or IN
dividual,
Resolved, That we favor the early
consideration and passage of a joint
resolution recognizing the independence
of the Cuban republic.
Resolved, That we are in favor Of the
early passage of an equitable voluntary
bankruptcy bill.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
STOP IT NOW !!
Stop It Quickly, Just the Same as Did
Mr.. Charles II. Hoffman, OF 1872
Ten Eyck Street, Jackson.

If you have pain in your back stop it,
A lame back, stop it An aching back,
stop ii! Do you want to know how Let
us tell you In the first place, never try
TO rid yourself of pain without knowing
the cause. If pain or ache exist there
is reason for it. Find out this reason
and get after it, Strike cause a stiff
blow with the right weapon, and its allies,
pain and ache, will flee like chaff before
the wind. To get right down to it, back
ache is indicative of kidney disorders, a
spy placed there by nature; listen to his
warnings and take up the weapon, strike
before disease is reinforced with allies
that can not be routed by hand of man,
such as Brights disease. Let us introduce
TO you this weapon! Let us prove its SUI
periority TO all others! Here Is blow it
struck:
Mr. Charles H. Hoffman Is fireman on
the NJ. G. r r., and resides at 1872 Ten
Eyck Street, Jackson, Mich He says:
II have suffered for long time from u
kidney and bladder disorder which has at
times rendered me incapable of work
have been at the hospital for my complaint
and discharged from there as cured, but
the old complaint has invariably come
back again. Some time ago | heard OF
Doan's Kidney Pills, and I began taking
them, with most gratifying results
Urinary complaints which bothered me
greatly are very much improved. and the
pain suffered In my back has entirely
left me. my general condition is much i'm.
proved. would not like to be without
Doan's Kidney Pills, think others should
know what n valuable remedy it Is :"
For sale fly all dealers, price 80 cents
Mailed by Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo,
n Y, sole agents for the L. s. Remem-
Der the name, Doun's. and take no other.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
THE GOSPEL TUNES.

We've ell been up to church to-day and
used the same old pew,
We've iset together once agin. Jest as we
used TO do
Afore,the girls was married off and when
the boys was here,
Afore they went away to make their Twin
fur an near.
We've heard the same old parson preach
he's pretty prosy now
We've had mighty happy time. we old
folks, anyhow.
We're settin' here jest as we used on Sun
day afternoons;
Come. start the old melodeon up. well
sing the Gospel tunes.
You can't begin TO know our Joy to see
each loving face.
To have you children home agin around
the dear old place,
Some bringin' children of your own-why
goodness, gracious me!
When l think that's our Mary's child.
seems II IL couldn't be-
And yet I orter realize our journeys near
~ done,
For mothers almost sixty-nine and I'm
niGh seventy-one.
But l guess lovin' heartsll change De-
cembers into Junes,
So let's do as we used 10 do, and sing the
Gospel tunes.
There, mother, don't that put you back one
solid thirty year?
Jest hear them voices lifted up IN music
high and clear;
The old melodeon's kinder cracked and
squeaky in the throat,
She feels her age like us. l guess. a-trying
for n note.
There. that's the song that Eben loved.
Remember how he sang
That Sunday fore his vessel sailed. until
the parlor rang?
Poor boy! they think his ship was lost in
one of them typhoons.
I'm sure his sperrit's with US, though, to
hear the Gospel tunes.
All me- how many times I've heard that SOL
emn, sacred air.
I've heerd IL when the sky was black and
earth was Jest despair.
I've heerd ii sung by childish lips, so ten
der soft and sweet,
And knet and prayed 10 God for strength
20 work that they might eat.
Through sun and cloud, through rain and
shine, He's fetched me on my way,
And now His kindness lets me live to see
this happy day.
I Thank Thee. Lord, who grantest me this
best Of all Thy boons,
To hear their precious voices sing once
more the Gospel tunes.
Joe Lincoln, in l.. A. W. Bulletin.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

TIE goyer IN Ell is about to issue a
new SER, of posial cards, the first prints
of WAC will be eagerly sought by col
lacto's. ms they are promised to be of
especia artistic merits 1t is interesting
to note thai our government prints over
half biliOa cards for domestic use in
thi- country. Many will remember the
first cards issued: these had straight
lines o. her addr ssed face, at which
he public felt s. ineulied that they
reitse to purch Sc aud the issue had to
be ca led in. BY the way. Austria was
the originator of the postal card and
hat only ~ years ago
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
Ny NEIGHBOR TOLD ME

About Hoods Sarsaparilla and advised
me 10 try it-This Is the ind of adver-
tlsiug which, gives Hoods Sarsaparilla
tine largest sales in the world. Friend
tells friend thai Hoods Sarsaparilla
cures; that il gives strength. health.
vitality and Vigor, and whole neighbor-
hoods use it as family medicine
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

A good old preacher down in Indiana
was little bit confused over his an
nouncement: Remember our quar-
terly meeting Sunday. The Lord will
be with us during the morning service,
and the presiding elder in the evening""
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
National.

Sault Ste. Marie. Mich, Dec. 49,
Joseph Cozens, G. E, with his sury ey-
ing party, has arrived at the 500 from
Michipicoten. On his last trip Mr.. Coz
ems travelled extensively over this new
mining district, and is more firmly con.
WINGED than ever of its richness and I'll at
development will more than fulfill the
expectations OF those who have taken
up claims there. He took samples of
free gold from SIX locations around
Wawa lake, and samples picked at ram
dom from the Johnston. Lawler and
Great Northern workings, and AL show
free gold. 1t s estimated that nearly
80 people are engaged in development
Work between Michipicoten aud Nissan
able. The Douglas Dreaney syndicate
are sinking test pits on the north and
south sides of Lake Wawa, and have
found free gold on the north side. The
Great Northern has test pit down 20
feet, and the VEN is gradually widen
ing as depth is gained.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

Buchanan.-The business men of
this place have formed commercial
club, the object of which is to advance
the material interests of Buchanan.
The first thing 1t did was to send a
committee to another town to buy a
carpet for the club room, notwithstand-
Ing the fact that no less than three
members handle carpets and would sell
at cost. There is hot time on and
the club is likely to die quite young.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
WEsTBOUND.
: Except Sunday.
DnilX-

Except Sunday.
Daily.
Eastbound Connections-s:b7 a m train has
parlor car TO Detroit. Extra charge % cents
Pullman parlor car netrOii 10 Toronto, connect
ing with sleeper for the east and New York
Connects with G.. ~ G. T. division at Durand for
Chicago and Port Huron and with c., s. a ~ di.
vision for Saginaw and BAY City
h;" = M train has parlor car TO Detroit Extra
charge - cents. and Pullman sleeping car pc.
uoll 70 Toronto. Suspension Fridge Buffalo
Phladelphia ard New York. Connects AT On
rand with a.. * G. 7. FOR ~. Huron and Battle
aud BAY City. H W
8;'oam train has through day parlor and sleep.
New York and Boston
Westbound 1910 a M train has 4
parlor car to Grand Rapids. Extra charee
-, 1916 p. m. train has parlor car 10 Grand Haver
Milwaukee '
Il. II. HCGHEs, BRS Ftrrcurp
"a VI. A. go Trav. Pass Agt
Chicago. Ill. Detroit Stich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

A religious journal asks: Shall we
dancer" II you step on tack or mix up
with the rocking chair while hunting
for soothing syrup you will dance with
out asking any questions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

Topeka, Kas., Dec, 17.-Slnce To.
peka's fall festival, when thousands OF
people from all parts of the state heard
nothing but "a Hot Time in the Old
Town Tonight, everybody is humming
or whistling 1t, and Mankato intends t.
stop the nuisance. In 1894 Mankato's
city council passed an ordinance fixing
a fine of 80 cents on all persons h. a d
singing or whlstling after the BALI
on the streets of the town between tie
hours of 6 in the morning and 10 at
night. Since that time after Il e
Ball" has not been heard in Mankato.
An ordinance will be passed prohibit
ing the people from singing, humming
or whistllng the tune of the latest nui-
sance.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

paper addressed TO delinqent
subscriber was returned by the post master
bearing this inscription: "Dead, put in an
asbestos wrapper and change the address .
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

Alma. -The students at Alma were
pleasantly surprised last week by the
announcement OF the wedding of Miss
Lucy Plum, of indianapolis, and James
NJ. Mitchell, professor of history and
literature, which will take place Dec.
20. Both are graduates of Alma and
prominent In social circles.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

Lansing, Dec. 1.-THE executive
committee of the state grange SUBMIT
ed a report today. Satisfaction was
expressed at the passage of better pure
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

Vail, Ia, Dec. 1S.- The overland
limited on the Northwestern railroad
which left Chicago at 6 o'clock this
morning.
Every car was overturned, but not 2
single passenger or trainman was ser.
iously hurt, although everyone was
bruised.
The mail catch flew out from the
mail coach, which was next 10 the en-
CINE. The catch struck the switch
lever, broke it off, and opened the
switch, forming clip" The train was
going at the rate of 60 miles an hour.
The engine and mail car remained on
the track, but the buffet car, two sleep
ers and two coaches were completely
overturned on the prairie.
A relief train was sent TO the wreck
and within short time all were on
their way to Omaha.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

Experience proves the merit of Hoods
Sarsaperilla. 1t curfs all forms Of
blood diseases, tones the stomach, builds
up the nerves.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

Here's a remarkable case. The other day
a wagon-maker who has been dumb for
years picked up hub and spoke.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

a object Of interest has been placed
Ia the large court Of the Pension build
ing. 1t is Il Sage palm that was once
owned by Gen. Washington. 1t is now
owned by the Botanical Gardens, and
the superintendent has placed it beside
the fountain in the court as proper
place for its exhibition. The tree is in
large wooden box, and shows its age.
The trunk is only about eight inches
IN diameter, and the little tuft of leaves
at the top looks sick and mean. Wash.
ington had the plant in his conserl a.
tory at Mt. Vernon, and is said to have
treasured it highly. This court at the
Pension building is admired by all Wis
ltors. 1t has a tiled floor and a glass
roCf 400 feet long and 200 feet wide.
Great columns, beautifully decorated,
support the roof An American flag
hangs from the iron grders above. 1t
is 80 feet long and 80 feet wide, one of
the largest flags in the world. On the
floor of this court the inaugural balls
are given. UNDERWOOD.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

Hood S Pills act cas- ~ and promptly
on the liver and bowels. Cure sick
headache,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24


Preparations are already under way
10 establish a bureau to take the
twelfth census of the United States.
The advocates of civil service are in
favor of putting it in the classified SER
vice, aud select persons by means Of an
examination. The opponents Of this
view believe that Congress should APP
point director of the census, who
should have full power to choose the
employees under him. Commissioner
Carroll d. Wright, of the Bureau of
Labor, is au advocate of the first idea
and claims that the eleventh census
.cost the country two million dollars
more than it would had the bureau
been under the control of the Civil Ser
vice Commission Senator Lodge has
taken issue with the Commissioner on
this statement, and in recent speech
in the Senate he demanded the proof.
The last census bureau at one time en-
ployed over three thousand people, and
it is supposed that the taking Of the
twelfth census will require more EN-.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

London, Dec. Is "A dispatch to the
Standard from Vienna says it is ru-
mored there that the Russians have oc
cupied Port Arthur.
Port Arthur, which is situated at the
extremity of the Leao-Tong peninsula,
has practically been in the hands OF
Russia for some time.
After the Japanese evacuated the
port, which was the scene OF the terri
able massacre of Chinese during the
war with Japan, Russian engineers be-
gan supervising the reconstruction OF
the do and forts, which lad been
destro by the japanese previous to
leaving ne place.
Previous to the war between China
and Japan, Port Arthur was the larg-
est naval station possessed by the Chin
ese, and vas strongly fortified. There
was naval dockyard there, built by
the French company, large fitting
basin with depth of 20 feet at low
water, spacious wharves and quays,
two docks, one 400 feet long, and facil-
tiles for repairing ships of ali sizes,
from irouclads to torpedo boats. The
foundries and workshops were con-
structed on the most improved models,
and contained the best modern ma
chinery.
Japan was very anxious to hold Port
Arthur permanently, but Russia strong
ly objected, and would have backed up
her objections by force.
Russia's great anxiety to possess Port
Arthur is due to the fact that Port Ar
thur is free from ice all winter, which
is not the case with Vladivostock, the
present headquarters of the Russian
fleet In the far east. 1t is proposed to
connect Port Arthur with the Russian
railroad now being built through Man
choria, which in turn will connect with
the great trans-Siberian railroad.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
Well
Children

that are not very robust need a
warming, building and fat-forming
food-something to be used for two
Or three months in the fall-that
they may not suffer from cold.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. l0c or ESQ.
IL Q. g. G. fail to cure. druggists refund money
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

Introd need in the House-Secretary CT z
Outlines HIS Plans TO the Committee on
Bonklng and Currency-A Fight for tie
Census "Pie"-CoI. Cox and lis Illinois
Captain Largest File q in the World.
Washington. Dec. 20, 1897.
Secretary Gage, in presenting his
Treasury bill to the members OF the
Banking and Currency Committee OF
the HoAse, said that he had four objects
in view when he asked Congress to pass
the measure.
First, to commit the country more
thoroughly to the gold standard; re-
move, 50 far as possible, doubts and
Gears on that and thus strengthen the
credit of the United states both at home
and abroad.
Second, TO strengthen the Treasury
IN relation TO its demand liabilities, In
which are included greenbacks. Treas
ury notes and incidental obligation to
maintain on a parity, through inter
chsngeability with gold, so far as may
be necessary, the present large volume
of silver certificates and silver dollars
Third, to do this in such a way as
not to contract the volume of circula-
tion in the hands of the people.
Fourth, to take an initial step to-
ward a system of bank note issues with
out the conditional deposit of public
bonds as security therefor. If we pros
per as a people the revenue of the Gov
ernment ought to be somewhat in adj
vance Of It's expenditures, and the pub
lie debt of the United States gradually
reduced and finally eXtinguished. Look
tng at the question widely, from my
oest point of knowledge and experience,
Z feel tl.at if these could be secured the
condition of TIE Governments its re
cation to the currency would be much
safer and stronger than now, and that
krough the operation of national bank
eiote currency he commercial and in-
,jVstrial interests of the United States
could be greatly advautaged."
The Republican members seem very
v IN satisfied with the bill, aud Chair
IN Walker, of the committee intro
rced it Immediately in the house with
lctically no amendments. The sec
~ that provides for the retirement of
a. Ivernment demand notes ana the
substitution of national bank notes in
their place finds a second in nearly
every Republican interviewed. Auoth-
er section provides for the calling in Of
all bonds issued prior 70 the Cleveland
administration, aud the issue in their
place OF a similar amount, the interest
ana principal Of which snail be paya-
BILE specifically in gold Secretary Gage
estimates that the Government viii
save ten million annually by this
change.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
No-ro.Bac for Fifty Cents.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. soc, si All druggists
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
Foreign.

London, Dec. l7.-According to the
ST. James Gazette private Letters re-
ceived here from Madrid say that Gen.
Weyler's reception there was most sig
niiicant and that the government is so
alarmed by the menacing attitude OF the
populace that artillery has been sta
toned at points commanding the main
thoroughfares. The gunners. however,
cannot be relied upon. The widest
rumors are current. say the letters in
question, with reports that preparations
are making for the flight of the men,
bers of the roval family to France at
the first sign of "A revolution.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
TOLEDO. SAGINAW & MUsKEGoN R'Y

q MUM MUM K 7
ILv Ashley for Detroii
at 1910 p. m.
elise connections are
made at Owosso Junct'I
with all trains OF D., G
II. & NJ. R'y.
Ben. FLETCHER, T. j. A.
Detroit. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

Corunna.-V. b, Wixom, the show
man of Bancroft. has a law suit on his
hands tor an accid lent that occurred at
the closing performance given by his
circus last season. The clown fired oil
a giant firecracker, which injured the
eyes OF Frank Herrick, who was sitting
close by. lie has lost the entire sight
Of one eye, and he can hardly see with
the other. He has commenced suit III
the circuit court for $4,000 damages.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

DETROIT & MILWAUKEE DIV.
Arrival ano Departure OF Trans at Owosso Jet
EASTBCUHD.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

Leave Ashley.
$3.50 a. III. for Muskegon
1850 p. III. for Muskegon
Jso. w. LORD,
Traffic Manager,
Detroit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
STATE NEWS.

Calumet. Prof. Sanfred Mustonen,
a musician of note among the Firms OF
this place, has received word that he is
heir to fortune left by relatives in the
old country, which amounts to many
thousand of dollars. Mustonen's father
was Finnish nobleman and was re-
puted to be worth 100000 The
professor was given fine education,
but ran through his money IN short or
der. HIS father left the money to him
in trust of other relatives on condition
that it be turned over to HIM when the
trustees thought him capable of taking
care Of it, so the story goes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

Calumet.-In spite OF the prevailing
impression that the Calumet and Hecla
mining company would do its own
numbering this winter and not let any
contracts, some of the local lumber
men have just secured contracts for
heavy square timber for use in the
mines in place of the Georgia pine
which has heretofore been used. The
recent heavy fail OF snow has been cl
great benefit TO the lumbermen.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
CURRENCY BILL

Introd reed in the House-Secretary CT z ,
Outlines HIS Plans TO the Committed on
Bonklng and Currency-A for Il o
Census "Pie"-Coi. Cox and Els Illinois
Captair-I,aIye Fla q in the World.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
SCOTS
EMULSION

OF Cod-Liver Oil with Hypophos-
phites of Lime and Soda supplies
exactly what they want. They
will thrive, grow strong and be
we'll all winter on this splendid food
tonic. Nearly all of them become
very fond Of it. For adults whs
arc not very strong, 4
& i !; III ! :
~ course OF treatment With
MA the Emulsion for a couple
AWSH of months in the fall win
4H put them through the
WI II winter in fifst-c1ass con-
NJ II dition. Ask your doctor
rs about this.
BE sure you get SCOTS Emulsion. See that the
nan and fish on the wrapper.
AL druggists soc. and $I.oo.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-18
APACHE KID THE TERROR OF SET
TIERS ON THE MEXICAN
BORDER.
WAS A GOVERNMENT SCOUT.
THAN HIS LOVE OF THE MIL
ITARY.
Two Governments Have a Price on
His Head, but Cannot Capture
Him.

Since the Apache chief Geronimo has
been taught the habits and manners of
his white brethren at the Indian prison
and school in Alabama there has been
no redskin who has had so much at
tention as Apache Kid. For some six
years he has made sanguinary history
along the Rio Grande and the Mexican
border. A recent report shows that the
depradatiOnS of this unique savage out
law have cost Uncle Sam altogether
over 100000, and that troops in PreSi-
dent Diazs government across the Dor
der have been harassed by the Kid
since 1893, when he became a more per-
manent dweller in the republic Of
Mexico. At different times there have
been as many as 400 trained soldiers Of
the plains, both on the American and
the Mexican sides of the Rio Grande,
in search of the Apache Kid, while mill
tary scouts and United States marshals
and government police officers by the
score have labored and schemed long
and Vainly for the arrest of the Indian
and the attainment of $4,000 offered for
the taking of the outlaw
There has been a good deal written
about Apache Kid that is not true The
stories that have many believers are
wild, weird tales, and, except for the
fact that Apache Kid and his followers
have committed many of the most
dreadful murders and cruel thieveries
on the border between the Union and
Mexico, there is not word Of truth
in them. The truth, as told among the
reliable army officers and citizens who
live adjacent to the San Carlos Indian
reservation, who remember the villain
we'll and who have a dozen different