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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-23
.Ae DAILY NEWSPAPER.
IT, Development and It~ Worth Ezosaisse
iy Set Forth.

its Development and It~ Worth Exosilsse
iy Set Forth
Thu evolution Of the daily press int
more than a newspaper is forced by
public expectation and custom. IL Is to
. majority Of people. at least on this
continent. the sole library. 1t must salts
~ wider demand than that of the man
who merely wants to know IL stocks
have risen since yesterday or whether
Senegambia and Bolivia have gone TO
war overnight.
Matthew Arnold said. with q sus-
p1cion Of tears In his voice. that II he
lived something like 90 years longer
than he expected to. he would probably
be the only man In Great Britain who
would be found reading books. He took
an extreme and rather pessimistic view.
As a matter of fact the press has been
largely instrumental in encouraging the
reading of good books. and while IL en-.
crosses the attention Of many millions
Of readers 20 itself the fact Of the in
creasing literary output Of the country
and the world refutes the notion that
the public is losing its appetite for mat
tiers Of enduring moment. Thoreau, the
apostle Of high thought and individual
Ism. took no care of the changes that are
recorded and forgotten every day because
be lived apart from men and studied ma
sure. He il was who cried: "Do not read
the times. Read the eternities. But he
lived in day when the press was small.
/ Of little influence and Servile. In his
own state il supported the demands OF
the Shareholders, TO his infinite disgust,
and Ii was first and last a mere record
of the days doings
But the press Of this day is more than
Q record. 1t is a mirror of the world's
thoughts and intentions, critic, a
Judge, a guide, friend. By many the
pews pages are glanced at, and attention
Is bestowed OH the contents that exhibit
elaboration, research and scholarship.
There is as good writing and as pur-
poseful and helpful writing in the daily
papers today as there was in the maya
zines of the first half of our century be-
fore. Moreover, il is writing 70 some
purpose. 1t is not for mere display Of
style but 10 accomplish the betterment
of governments, of society, Of institu-
tins and arts. 10 stimulate effort IN
right causes, 70 encourage industry,
thrift, honor and content. The condition
Of the world in our century without the
daily press IL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-23
Manuscripts by DickenA.

What have become Of the manuscripta
Of Dickens earlier works? Some light
is thrown on the question in Mr.. Shool-
tng's paper in The Strand The manu-
script Of Our Mutual Friend was Civ
ell, a. is we'll known, by the author 20
his friend Mr. Dallas and subsequently
bought by Mr.. Childs, the publisher.
Of Philadelphia The manuscript of
'Pickwick was, Miss Georgina Ho-
garth states, never preserved in its en-.
tirety, though stray fragments have
turned up, and are dispersed about the
world but It was not given by its au
thor TO any one. II don't think, adds
Miss HOgarth, "he attached much i'm.
portance % his manuscripts in those
early days Portions of the original
manuscript Of "Oliver Twist" figure
among the numerous interesting fac.
SMILES which accompany the article
They are taken from fragment Of the
manuscript still remaining, which be-
gins with the twelfth chapter and ends
with what is now called the forty-third
chapter wherein is shown how the
Artful DOdger got into trouble. - "Oh-
yer Twist" was written in a much larger
hand than were most Of the later works.
The manuscript shows some notable va
Piations. The manuscript Of Nicholas
Nickleby" is one Of those which have
vanished, but a facsimile is given II
part of the revised proof Of the preface.
which shows long passage struck out
~ Charles Dickens. London News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-23
The Lay Of Q Bachelor.

A bachelor old and cranky was sitting
alone in his room His toes with the govt
we're aching, and his face was o'erspread
with gloom. No little ones shouts TO dis
turb him-from noises the house was free
In fact, from cellar To attic twas as still
as still could be-. No medical aid was lack
ing. His servants answered his ring, 70
spectfuily heard his orders and supplied
him with everything But still there was
something wanting which he could not
oommand-the kindly words OF compas.
sion, the touch Of a gentle hand And he
said as his brow grew darker and he rang
Cor the hire!ing nurse, We'll marriage
may be failure but this Is q Jolly sight
worse "--Londoa STANDARD.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-23
BRITAIN HONORS OLD GLORY
Queen victoria's War ships Fire saIutes
on the Fourth of July.

Representative Mercer, of Nebraska,
who spent a portion of the summer in
Japan, has returned To Washington. He
said the other day that he witnessed IL
Yokohama on the 4th Of July the re-
markable sight of a British fleet firing a
salute in honor of the declaration of in
dependence. Such thing never &C.
Cured before in Yokohama. 1t has
been the custom for the British feet to
have business up the coast on the 4th of
July when American warships were an
chored at Yokohama. They felt dis
inclination TO assist at service commem-
orative Of their own funeral. Early
last summer, however, Admiral Butler,
Of the British feet, told Admiral Car
penter, of the American feet, Mat he
would celebrate the 4th with h'm at
Yokohama.
IF your feet makes more noise than
mine il will be because you have got Let
ter powder, for my guns are just A.
big" said the British admiral. And
sure enough on the morning Of the 4t&
the British feet was in the haTbor
burning its oowder.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-23

in London he was appoi ted solo VOL
mist to the Queen. When he obtained
his amnesty he returned to Hungary,
where he afterwards received from the
Emperor of Austria a similar distinction
TO that granted him in England. In
the meantime he had made himself
famous by numerous concerts in the
European capitals. He then retired
from public life, but in 1875 he resumed
his artistic career in Pari, where he
was received with great enthusiasm.
His first tour of America was begun
Nov. Il, 1873, and his successes during
that and the following season are still
too fresh in the minds of the public to
require comment. Since that time he
has made triumphal tour of the entire
glooe. At Alma tomorrow night.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-23
WOODFORD'S INSTRUCTIONS.
Said to be Complete and Emphatic-The
War Must End Before October /.

Said to be Complete and Emphatlc-Ihe
War Must End Before october l.
The Detroit Tribune says that Presi-
dent Mckinley has practically decided
to recognize Cuban beligerency.
About October l he will issue an exec
utive order proclaiming and extending
belIgerent rights to the Cubans. Mean
While, Gen. Woodford, the new minis
ter to Spain, will go to Madrid. He
will endesvor to impress upon the Span
ish government that recognition OF
Cuban beligerency Is intended, and
that Spain would better get ready for
il. Minister Woodford will 90 to
Spain thoroughly coached as to his
duties. and even as to what he shall
say.
All this authentic information comes
from a man long known as President
McKinley's close, personal friend. This
friend was guest at the dinner given
to Gen. Woodford by the president
some time ago. Naturally there was
discussion of the presidents proposed
Cuban policy, an | the president very
freely told his intentions, adding his
suggestion to the new minister and
asking Gen. Woodford for his own
views.
President Mckinley IN hrs converse
ton with Gen. Woodford defined his
positl IN in almost exactly the following
words:
The United States will maintain the
same relative position to the minor peo-
plies and governments of the western
continent hat the great powers Of
Europe do to the minor governments of
| the east: that is, this government will
| consider that it is incum bent on the
United States TO prevent unnecessary
vars on this continent. 1t will consd-
er war waged for the purpose of es-
! tablishing or maintaining a monarchi-
cal power on this continent as unfriend-
| ~ to American institutions and against
the Monroe doctrine in its fullest
| sense"
To this proposition Minister Wood
ford gave his approval, and the presi-
dent promised to put it all in writing
as a guide for the minister's action.
rhe further understanding was that the
Ruiz and other claims for damages
shall be presented to the Spanish gov
eminent by the new minister immedi-
ately upon his arrival.
None OF the guests at this dinner who
heard the discussion between the prt si-
dent and Gen Woodford took away the
! impression that there would be war
with Spain. The president and the
| minister both seemed to think that a
recognition of Cuban beligerency would
| give Spain the excuse she wanted to let
90 of Cuba.
Minister Woodford will demand a
| cessation of hostiities, and will tell
Spain that the recognition of Cuban
beligerency is certain if the war is not
| over by October l. President McKin-
ley's conversation at the Woodford din
| ner Indicated that his mind was made
up and that he was thoroughly in earn
est.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-23
More Truth Than Poetry.

The constant dropping Of the rill will
wear away the rock; the constant plao-
ing Of an "ad will rid you Of your
stock The truiem contained in this dog
gerel is none the less true because Of the
character Of the doggerel. We have had
something 10 say before about the value
of persistent advertising and the mis-
take that is made by the merchant who
is spasmodic and very far apart in his
Advertising. Nothing pays better than
persistency. The merchant may not b
able to afford a large sum Of money.
but small amount may be spent to
great advantage. and half loaf is bet
ter by far than no bread Macon TeIs-
Graph
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-23
Everybody SAYS So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic. the most won
derful medical discovery OF the age. pleas
ant and refreshing 20 the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
Cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try box
OF G. {. G. to-day; 10, -. so cents Sold and
guaranteed TO cure by all druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-23
watch Your Chance

There is no such thing as luck
said Col. North once. Everybody in
this world has chances. What people
call luck simply means that man sees
his chance, holds on 10 IL. and at the
right moment works il for himself.
Luck Nonsensel Luck is simply
the faculty of selling passing oppor-
tunities"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-23
NOT A PAUPER'S BRIDE.
PYtncsss Maud OF Wales Has Mads
Great Catch.

GREAT eaten.
Some of the papers have been print
ing a great deal of nonsense about
Prince Charles of Denmark, whose be-
trothal TO Princess Maud Of Wales has
been officially announced. The mar
rage is described as an excellent one
verse for the princess, and II is pre-
dicted that they will live in England,
that he will enter the British navy, and
so forth. AL these statements are
founded on the most intense ignorance
OF the real circumstances, says Lon.
don Truth. The crown prince and
crown princess of Denmark are two
of the richest royal personages in Eu-
rope. The crown princess was the
only child Of King Charles Of Sweden
and Norway by his marriage with
Princess Louise of the Netherlands,
who was probably the greatest heiress
In the world at the time of her mar
riage. When Crown Princess Louise
was married in 1869 her fortune was
estimated at upwards of SO,OOO,OO0 of
francs, and IL has since been largely
increased by judicious investments and
systematic frugality. 1t is understood
that a settlement of at least half
million sterling will be made on Prince
Charles by his parents when he mar
ries. He is also to be provided with a
residence in Copenhagen, and one Of
the numerous royal country seats will
be made over to him. Prince Charles
II by no means one of those penniless
princelets whom we have imported
from Germany in such large numbers
during the last 100 Nears or so
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-23
HOW TO FIND our.

Eli. bottle or common glass with
urine and let It stand twenty-four
hours; sediment or settling indicates
a diseased condition of the kidneys.
When urine stains linen it is positive
evidence Of kidney trouble, Too fire.
quent desire to urinate or pain in the
back is also convincing proof that your
kidneys and bladder are out of order
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-23

The largest pure diamond, that b.
longing TO the Rajah Of Mattan, weiShs
s67 oarats. The one Of next greateso
weight, the Orloof or Orlof. weighs
1913 carats
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-23

Lead pencils" are a mimom@
There u no lead In their composition
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-23

Chambers-I understand Scribbler
has left the Tooter. Does he enter a
larges field? Butts-Yes; he's taken
NY farming. -Phila. y. American.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-23

Young Father-ls it a boy or a
girlI Doctor On cyclisD-No, its a
tandem Chi. Times Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-03-17
CONSIDERING THE TARIFF.
Democratic Part Of Ways and Means Com.
mittee Given Chance 10 Talk.

Washington. March 16.-The new tar,If
bill was considered. today, by tie WAYS
and means committee. the iron and steel
and glass schedules being explained by
Dalzell, sugar by PaYne and wood BY
the agricultural schedules, that the
changes were more in form than suh
stance. and that the duty on animals was
less than the Mckinley rate. SO far as
oranges were concerneq the duty was as
sessed by the pound Instead of by bulk.
in more equal adjustEle in the collec.
ton of duty. The Increased rate on
broken rail rice was made to prevent the
evasion OF the present INV. Chicory root.
hereto free, is now dutiAble at three cents
pound. inasmuch ass an industry had
been recently established In the West of
preparing 1t us a substitute for coffee
Payne was asked as to the amount of
revenue the schedule would produce. He
could not say, but thought the increase
would be about 10000. 900. Robinson esti-
mated the revenue from sugar at $50, ,OOO.- :
COO per lnnum. Wheeler, referring to the
glass schedule. desired information as to
the increases in small glass. Dalzell re-
piled that the committee found the duty
on small glass was not productive and an
equalization had been made by lowering
the duty on the higher grades. There was
some criticism from the Democrats on
transferring cotton ties from the free list
to the dutable list. Il elected no ex-
planation from the majority. although
Wheeler asserted that we were not ex-
porting cotton ties in treat quantities to
countries as remote asl India.
The Democrats criticised the increased
rate on timber for sRars and wharves
and for the construction of telegraph
lines. to which the Republincans re-
ponded by stating the reasons which led
to them. 1t was developed incidently that
the tariff of 95 per cent on sugar impor-
tations will yield an ad valorem duty of
y per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-03-17
HILLS FAREWE1L's WORDS.
Ex-senator Pays Friendly Tribute to Washing
ton and to the Senate.

tUu anu " tNU SCualc.
Washington, March 16-Ex- Senator
Hill, who left here last night to return
to his law practice in New York, pays n
friendly parting tribute % Washington
and to the senate in an ie rview in The
Star. Senator Hill says tne attractions
OF social life at the Cautoi are one of the
greatest temptations te, a public man;
that politics, like art. is jealous mis-
tress, and a politician cannot give his
days to debates and his evenings to din
ners without imperiling his success"
Regarding the limitation of debate in
the senate he said that he, himself. had
introduced and advocated a mild cloture
measure, but while such a rule was
necessary and would come in time. there
was as much danger in too close limita-
ton of debate as in pC restriction at all.
The senate. he said vas intended to be
a safeguard against haste or immature
ity in legislation. and consequently
should be left with a free hand, though
not as free as at present.
=, On the subject of the senate as now
composed. he said:
1T is a strong body. and no one is better
qualified to j2dge it than one who has
served in it,
He paid particular tribute to Senator
Hoar. with whom he had served on the
judiciary committee. Regarding his
future plans he would say nothing fur
ther than that he had not yet considered
the possibility of another candidacy. and
that the future could be met only as it
unfolded itself.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-03-17
THE. BIG FIGHT.
Both Men Said to Be In the
Very Pink Of Condition.
Carson Full Of Strangers Eager to
Wtnsss Great Contest.
The Betting All Over the Country is In Favor
Of ccrbeil.

Carson City, New, March ia
period CT not less than "a hours re-
mains before the greatest puguiistic
encounter of the century will be de-
cided in the arena which has made the
capital Of the state of Nevada a focus
for the interest OF the sporting frater-
nifty throughout the world.
Though Individual opinions as tc
the result of the fight differ. there is nc
doubt whatever in the minds OF those
to see the contest. that both the Cal
ifornian and Australian are in the bes!
of condition.
Corbett's trainers speak enthusiast
cally of the condition of their man.
Charley White, Corbett's chief adviser,
said to a reporter of the United Asso-
ciated Presses. today: lin is in per-
feet shape. His muscle Is wonderfully
developed and his wind was never bet
ter at any stage of his career
The general opinion is that Fitzsim-
mons is bit on the light side and is
willing to put on weight. However this
may be. there is one thing certain. and
that is that the Australian is physical
ly as near perfection as any man who
ever entered the ring.
Corbett's morning exercise, today,
was very light. and consisted merely of
foot work in the gymnasium, a couple
of games of hand ball with James
Dunn, Jr, the Brooklyn. N. Y, expert.
and little bag punching.
At Cooks ranch the curriculum was
easier than at Shaw's springs. Fitz-
sivpr1npS sohfantad hin, viii, f0x,-
sprints around the yard, a playful
frolic with Yarrum. and a still more
gentle gambol in which the son and
heir of the champion played prom
inent part.
The 24-foot ring was put up, this
morning. The platform is of white
pine which was planed as smooth as a
pane of glass. The platform projects
Is inches outside of the ropes, of which
there are two and the ring posts are
carefully padded. The gong is in posi-
ton at the south side of the ring.
The weather, this afternoon, was bad.
the clouds threatening snow or rain.
probably the former. The weather bu-
reau indications say fair for tomorrow.
Stuart says there will be no postpone
ment unless there is heavy snow or Il
rain storm. The championship shoot
started at noon.
Fitz's right wrist. which he sprained
while boxing with Hickey at Colorado
Springs. month ago. and which he has
favored in his training. is as sound as
ever. Bob tried it. this morning, in the
most severe manner. without pain. He
will wear no 6andages on his hands, to-
morrow.
Corbett is absolutely without blemish
His hands. usually tender. are as hard
as nails. and there is not sore tendon or
aching joint in his body. He never re-
ceived a scratch while training and was
fortunate In avoiding cold and chills.
The Australian is more rugged than
Corbett. and his complexion resembles
crimson parchment. Both men were ex-
amined, this morning. by sport who
has money to bet After looking them
over carefully, he decided not to wager
a dollar. The betting is slow Corbett,
Green and Hawkins are favorites Fitz.
Smith and Flaherty are second choice
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-03-17
Maine Pensions.

Washington. March 16.-Today's PEN
sions for Maine people are announced
as follows:
Original, Ambrose H. Slower, Blue
Hill William 3. Higgins. West
Powdoin. Increase, Moses Hartman.
f'ryeburg. Original, widow, Maggie
NJ. Simmons, Rockland. Original.
Joseph G. Lewis, Cape Elizabeth.
Willis c. McGlaufiin, Portland; James
Riley. Togus. Additional, Horace P.
Philbrick, South Windsor. Renewal
and increase, Libbeus H. Leavitt. Gray.
Increase, CharlesS H. Cobb, Bruins
wick: Benjamin Bagley, Dexter; Caleb
Is. Wilder, Machias. Reissue and in
crease, Jason +. Rowe, Norway;
George w. Hatch, Kennebunk.
Original, widows, ETC.. Esther Thomas,
Parker's Head; Maria Gilbert, Dexter;
Mary c. Kalor, Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-03-17
LITTLE BETTING At LONDON.
Two Athletic Enthusiasts Think Fitz Will Win
But Do No! Underate Corbett.

London. March l6.-There is very little
betting in sporting circles in London on
tomorrow's fight between Corbett and
Fitzsimmons. What few wagers have
been made have chiefly been at even
found no takers. and. later. Ii to 10
against Corbett were offered by the same
better.
The Evening News publishes the report
of an interview with Sir George Chet-
wynd, an ardent devotee of athletic
sports. in which he is reported as saying:
Il cannot ignore the fact that Corbett is
a clever boxer, but / think the English
man will win. 1t will be hard fight
The veteran pugilistic trainer and Sec
simmons will win, but it is foolish to un-
derrate Corbett. Men of his class are of
nervous temperament and often in des-
perate fight exhibit rapidity and caution
beyond expectation"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-03-17
NOT INSOLVENT.
Moosehead Pulp and Paper
Go. Of So|on, Is Sound.
John l. Bea'mer Killed by a Falling
Log at Bald Mountain.
$4,000 Fire at SprngvaIe- William McComb
Of Foxcreft, Dead.

solon. March 16.-(SpeciaD. There has
urs nrsm eohSiaerapie published in the col
urans OF the press about the financial az
tairs of the Moosehead Pulp and Paper
company of this town. Claims aggrega-
ling $4,000 were being pushed against the
company vigorously and this led to the
report that the company was being drjv
en- TO the wall. Hon. Turner Buswell.
representing Stanton Day, w. c. Clement
and D. T. Mills. co-partners in the above
named firm. has adjusted all claims of
the parties who held claims against the
company. This settlement was brought
about by the sale of 9G0 cords of pulp
wood, 50 carloads of manufactured pulp
and $1,000 in claims against parties owing
the company
The Journal is assured by parties well
informed regarding the financial stand
ing of the company that said company
is solvent and any rumors to the con-
trary are entirely erroneous.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-03-17
iASIGI STAYS IN JAIL.
Every Effort fer His Release on Bail at New
York Proves Futile.

New York. March 16-Judge Brown of
the United States district court. today
refused to release Joseph Iasei. Turkish
consul at Boston, under bail pending the
result of the argument of his case before
the United States supreme court. Judge
Brown did grant the petition that Iasigi
be placed in the custody of the federal
court. and issued an order for his con-
inement in Ludlow street Jail.
This afternoon, lasigi was discharged
from the custody of the court by Magis-
trate Cornell in the Centre street court.
ana was at once re-arrested by two
United States deputy marshals. under n
federal warrant.
Late this afternoon. Iasigi was brought
before the United States circuit court
and Judge Laeomb and Lawyer Keene
again made application for their clients
release on bail. Judge Lacomb said he
did not see what he had TO do with the
case. ana refused to entertain the appli-
cation. The matter lay. he said between
the United States supreme court and the
United States district court.
lasigi was taken to the Ludlow street
Jail