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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-10-29
RAILROADS FOR CHINA.
Millions of Dollars Being Spent ia
Open the Flowery KINGDOM.

Millions of Dollars being spent TO
Open the Flowery Kingdom.
The close of the cent airy will have
witnessed the beginning of a'profound
change in the industrial conditions of
China and the adjacent. parts of the
orient, says Review Of Reviews. Besides
the great trunk railroads that the Rus
slams are TO build in theInorth of China,
and the Chinese lines that will be built
by the Belgian company ntly char
tered, IL is announced that the French
government has completed important
arrangements for the extension of rail
roads from Cochin China, the|Tonquin
region, we'll into the adjacent-'Chinese
provinces. On the west the trans Jas
plan lines are approaching Chi uese ter
ritory, while railroad building under
English governmental auspicesy in the
Malayan peninsula is progressing with
much enterprise, and new concessions
have just been wrestedlfrom the hinese
government. Several million dollars is
about to be spent for constructing 200
miles Of road as an extension of exist
ing lines. All this work in and a bout
China means the gradual,opening up of
an enormous commerce with that lvich
anc productive empire.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-10-29
TROPICAL TIPS.
Showing How to Make Hot weather
Epdurable.


A hint comes from India which is
worth using IN the hot summer days.
Lassitude and loss Of appetite are
among the first evidences of the effect
OF the suns heat upon the body, and in
hot weather many persons who have
never had sunstroke are debilitated by
what might be fairly called sun fatigue,
which, although not serious, renders
work of every kind more laborious than
1t would otherwise be.
The influence of the sun varies enor-
mously en- different individuals, some
Of whom have to take special precau-
tons In order'to be able to resist II. A
spinal pad is used by soldiers in many
tropical countries. It arrests the light,
which often worksssuch injury, but is
uncomfortably hot, and soon becomes
objectionable from its absorption of
perspiration.
yond compare with those who have TO
spend part Of their lives under a trop-
ical sunlightis an orange-colored shirt.
An English engineer declares that he
frequently fell i'll after duty in the sun,
until he treated himself as a photo
graphic sensitive plate, and surrounded
his body with yellow light.
All clothing, however thick. allows
certain rays to pass, ant although thick
clothing would arrests all the injurious
ailments of sunlight. il would inter
fere with the escape. of bodily heat
The yellow shirt, for sensitive people
who are much in hot.smllight, is an ex-
cellent protection, only inferior TO that
simplest and best of all India protec-
tives-a white umbrella which has not
yet been acclimated in I bis country.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-10-29

AT the risk of causing pain to the free
trade advocates who have insisted that
the adoption of a protective system
would destroy our foreign market for
American manufactures, their attention
is respectfully called to the fact that the
expectation of domestic manufactures
from the United States in the first month
under the Dingley law was nearly two
million dollars more than i'll the cores
ponding month of the preceding year
under the Wilson law. When to this is
added the fact that the September expor-
tations of domestic merchandise of all
kinds were twenty millions greater under
the Dingley law than those of Septem-
Der, 1896, under the Wilson law, it will
be seen that the dismal predictions of
the loss of our foreign market by the en-
actment of protective tariff are not
being rapidly realized.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-10-29

Wooden goods manufacturers report
demand brisk, prices steady, and an un-
willingness by makers to accept new
orders at present quotations. Advances
are reported for Bessemer pig-iron and
steel billets with quick sales but prices
are firmly held.
Some steel mills are not able TO keep
up with orders. The domestic consump-
ton of pig-iron last month was extraor-
dinarily heavy and promises to greatly
stimulate production. -Bradstreets
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-10-29
Gifts of Great NaIue.

Government experts have justtcom-
pleted their valuation of the pictures
and art treasures Of one king and an.
other bequeathed to he, English nation
by Lady Wallace, who during her life
time was barred from presentation az
court and subjected tosmuch unlindly
ostracism by English society. The
value is set down officially at the enor-
nous sum of $22ooQO0o> The govern
ment has decided to.keep.the collection
where it is-that is to saw. in Hartford
mousse which the state hsnow about to
acquire for the purpose,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-10-29

"ThOse who, at the dictatiOn of their
own enemies, disregarded their old
friends and attempted to revolutionize
the creed of their old party will justly
be held responsible for all the results
that have heretofore followed or shall
hereafter follow their departure from
Democratic principles and traditions,
and we who have refused to desert the
old standard and coalesce with the advo-
Gates of fiatism, socialism, protectionism
or any other form of government pater-
nalism can well afford TO stand where
we are and wait for deliverance which
is sure 70 come. "-Ex- Secretary Carlisle
in San Francisco Call.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-10-29

\ few weeks ago the editor was taken
with a very severe cold that caused him
TO be in a most miserable condition. 1t
was undoubtedly bad case of la grippe
and recognizing it as dangerous he took
immediate steps to bring about a speedy
cure. From the advertisement Of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy and the many
good recommendation included therein,
we concluded to make first trial of the
medicine. To say that it was satisfact-
DRY in its results, is puttingit very mild
", indeed. 1t acted like magic and the
result was speedy and permanent cure.
We have no hesitancy in recommending
this excellent Cough Remedy 20 anyone
afflicted with cough or cold in any
form The Banner of Liberty, Liberty
town. Maryland The p and % cent
sizes for sale by BIvGNs q RHODES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-10-29

Free-traders, who feared that American
manufactures would languish because of
the fact that the supply of raw ma.
terial" was to be cut off by the protective
tariff law recently enacted, will perhaps
be interested to know that raw material
for use in the manufactures imported in
the month of August, 1897, under the
Dingley tariff law was 30 per cent
greater than in the corresponding month
of last year under the Wilson law.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-10-29
OLIVE OIL BEFORE WINE.
Then the Drinker VIII Keep Ills Head
Clear All Evening.


Clear All Evening.
The glasses were going round when
the man who had been in the navy
spoke, says the Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal. wait a minute, boys. We've had
several. Let me give you tip that l
learned when was on the China sta
tion. You are pretty good drinkers,
you Kentucky boys, and you could hold
your own with anybody east, west or
north who tries to put you under the
table. But unless you carry out my
plans don't you ever stack yourselves
up against an Englishman, and espe-
cially an army or naval officer. You
could knock them out on whisky, but
they don't drink 1t, except ian smoky
Scotch and Irish abominat ions. But
with champagne brandy, claret, ale,
sherry, port pulque in Mexico, sah in
China, palm liquor in Africa, bamboos
and shandygaff In India, steer clear of
them-that Is, unless you have the good
luck to meet a certain Nttle yellow
faced, wiZened creole from Louisiana,
whose recipe Is passed around the mess
tables of United States men-of-war to
this day. 1t started IN the old days
when the British officers always had
the pleasure of outstaying their Amer
lean guests or hosts whenever two ships
met on foreign station. Then that
Little yellow devil came along with his
trick and the Englshmen have never
since come better than second in any
drinking bout. The secret? Olive oil.
One wtneglassful before the fun begins
and, If possible, another later on and
you can keepyourwitsand legs through
out the dampest evening. Isuppose one
OF two things happens. Either the oil
coats the stomach and keeps the alec
hol from being absorbed by the sys-
tenn, or else it floats on top and keeps
the fumes from rising to the brain
But you'll have to ask the medicine
man about that. All l know is its prac-
teal result, and that has enabled US
Yankee Doodles to go home cheerful
and clear-beaded many an evening
when our foreign .cousins were speech
less"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-10-29

Many of the distressing disorders
peculiar 10 women are caused by diseased
conditions of the liver and bowels. BY
restoring these organs 10 healthy activity
the regular functions of the female or
gans are re-established. a well tried
remedy for liver troubles and disorders
OF the urinary organs is DR.. j. r. Nc
Leans Liver and Kidney Balm. Thou
sands of ladies have used it and all say
it is boon to suffering womanhood.
Price Sl.O0 bottle. For sale by b. 5.
Webb
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-10-29

Wheat has again dropped below the
dollar mark, to the great delight of the
silverites, who cannot bear to see bushel
Of wheat worth two ounces of silver,
when only a year ago an ounce Of silver
and a bushel of wheat were at the same
price. The fluctuations of the white
metal during the year are sufficient to
prove the danger of attempting to make
it a money metal on the plan of the Dem
ocrats of 1896.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-10-29

1t is not a remedy put up by any Tom
Dick or Harry it is compounded by ex
pert pharmacists Ely Bros. Offer j.
cent trial size Ask your druggist. Full
size Cream Balm 30 cents We mail It,
ELY BROS, j6 Warren St, y. CITY.
Since 1861 l have been great sufferer
from catarrh tried Ely's Cream Balm
and TO all appearances am cured. Terri
BILE headaches from which | had long
suffered are gone. w. j. Hitchcock
late Major l. S. Vol. y. n. Gen., Buf-
falo, n. Y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-10-29

The farmers of the country will prob.
ably be interested in the fact that the
August $3.50 importations of wool un.
der the new protective tariff were but a
little more than half those of August,
1896 under the free-trade tariff then III
operation, and that the importation of
manufactures of wool III August, 1891,
We're less than one-sixth those of August,
1896. in value.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-10-29

Evidence of business prosperity con.
tinues 10 be found in the reduction OF
the number of business failures Brad.
streets Trade Review reports the mum
Der Of failures last week, only 1876, com.
pared with 237 in the preceding week,
279 in the corresponding week of last
year $50 in the corresponding week of
1895, and $40 in the corresponding week
of 1893.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-10-29

The controlling interest in a s., 900, 00C
gas company and an interest in a Sl2,.
100000 street railway in Washington are
suggested as Mr.. McLean's real object
in wanting to get into the Senate From
that standpoint he could do more to sue
cessfully protect his interests in the Dis
trict Of Columbia, for which Congress
legislates all subjects of this sort.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-10-29
Strange ReIfuious s.,-vto.

a queer Polyglot relie iousservice was
heid at the Seaman's b ethel at Douglas
on the Isle of Man. ThesGo spel wasread
In Gaelic, hymn sune-in Manx, prayer
offered in Welsh and the sermon deliv-
cred In English. On the previous sun
day the Lords Praye was saitl in Corn
ifh a language tn Il. last speaker of
which died in the ,early yeaus Of ,this
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-10-29
Try Grain-O! Try Grain-O!

Ask your grocer today TO show you
package of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee.
The children may drink it without in
jury as well as the adult. All who try
1t. like it GRAIN-O has that rich seal
brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made
from pure grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives it without distress. "a
the price of coffee &c. and 25cts per
package Sold by all grocers
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-10-29

Vn1t ought 60 know that when suffer
l uU ing from any kidney trouble that
safe, sure remedy is Foley's Kidney
Cure. Guaranteed or money refunded.
BIVNIS & RHODES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-10-29

The Bryanites have emptied an enor-
nous quantity Of money into Nebraska
to prevent the state from repudiating
their idol, but the farmers threaten to
vote as they are paid-for their wheat.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-10-29

Having got his corn husked and the
fodder stored away General Coxey is
now on the stump telling the farmers
that prosperity is a sham.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-10-29
a Short, Sad Story
\ Cold.
Neglect.
Pneumonia.
Grief.

Had Foley's Honey and Tar been used
this story would have had happier end
ing. BIVINS x RHODES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-10-29

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
Zoe 25c. II G. c G fail. druggists refund money
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-02

foreign affairs, who was IN charge of the
measure. explained the provisions Of the
hill. The changes. he said, We're very slight.
Mr. MoCroary ODem) Of kentucky fol-
lowed with few observations IN the
course OF which MIR. Turner tpem) oi
Georgia asked him II there vas not an ap-
propriatton in tho bin which made tho
rnilcd states party to ,ho maintNnanca
Of king Of he Samoan lsiande.
Mi McCreary said that 90 dld not
approvo Of that provision ~ enc Nelltn
treaty that bound tho United Staics 10 pay
annually $500 toward the maintenance o.
the king Of Samoa and the government eN-
istiug there.
Mr. McMlllin tDcm Of Tennessee pro-
tested that no treaty obligations should
compel the people OF The United states to
aid in the support Of q klngly government
Not even the queen OF Hawaii put Ia
Mr. Morse (RopD or Massachusetts,.
Mr. McCrcary said the treaty was mnde
during the administration OF Mr.. Harrison,
| When this item was reached IN ihc bill
Mr.. McAllhn moved 10 strike 1t out, but
the house without division declined &c
/ do 10.
! After completing ten of the twonty sever
pages Of the bill the committee rose at
p. M. and the house adjourned.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-02
Government Deficits,

Washington, February 1.-The compare
tive statement of the governments receipts
and expenditures shows the total receipts
during January to have been $2t3lG ggl
and the expenditures $40 2en3SO. This
leaves "A deficit for the month Of So 952 500
and for the seven months Of the fiscal
year a deficit of s47,S5i. 7D2 Tho deficit
for the same seven months Of last year was
SIS 6Sd.S77. The receipts from customs dur
toms during the last month amounted to
81 ,27b,sI4, falling of OF over 81, 100 900
as compared with January 1896 There was
also a slight falling off In the receipts
from internal revenue,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-02
pr,sidrnfInI Nominations.

Washington, February 1.-The president
has sen, to the senate the following nomi-
natlous
Justice Henry e. Davis of the District
OF Columbia. TO be attorney general of the
United States for tho District of columbia
William II. Munger Of Nebraska to be
United States district judge for the DIS
trict of Columbia.
State Martin A. Knapp Of New YORK
10 be an interstate commerce commission
or treappouted) Frederick W klekbnseh
Jr. Of Wisconsin. consul at stettln' Ger
many.
War--Colonel John NJ Wilson corps o.
engineers, to be chief OF engineers WIN
rank Of brlgadIer general; Lieutenant Colo
mol Charles A. Wikoff Nineteenth infantry
10 be colonel Major c. G, Hood seventh
infantry, to be colonel; Captain c. WI
llams, Seventh infantry, TO be major
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-02
Legislative.

Representative Brewster introduces Il
bill to prevent the sale OF limitations of
butter as the genuine articlo.
Bill introduced presenting the qualifca-
tions of a county Judge.
Resolution introduced to vindicate cer-
vain city and county bonds affecsd by
court decisions.
ELL to omit names or officers from the
house stationery defeated.
Senator illicit Introduces bill to pro-
hiblt making contracts 20 pay OBLIGATIONS
in any particular kind OF money.
Bill introduced in the senate adding to
the law governing the volunteer guard.
Resolution Introduces in the senate TO
amend the constitution so as 10 make
payment of poll tax prerequisite to vote.
BIZ passes to engrossment in the senate
TO abolish technioal2tes In criminal cases
on appeal
Representative VOTERS introduces reso-
lutions to amend the constitution, chang
ing tho pay term of office ami number OF
senators and representatives
The houac committee OH printing hear
arguments on Harris bill providing that
all state printing be done within the State.
More anti-sunday baseball legislation
cones up in the senate,
The Markets.
Cotton futures a few points higher IN
all markets.
The hide market steady ard shade
higher.
Cattle scarce and in demand at Houston
Wheat closed lac below Saturdays hg-
ures.
Inward movement in stocks checked
close at fractional declines.
Local.
| The congressional committee on rivers
| and harbors return TO Houston and spend
| the day here.
The criminal cout convenes selects .
grr I'D jury and dockets additional cases
for the term.
The journeymen BARRIERS organize.
| Monthly reports of the county treasure
and tax collector.
| MetNing of real estate mon,
Ertcrts'rm by the newly elected OF
flcers of the Houston Light Artillery.
Regular meeting of the city council.
The call of thc docket In the civil Dis
trlct court.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-02
rHnNrv OBJECTIONABLE TO ROTH
Neither Administration Nor Britain
WI AnprnYc Amrnhmrnts.


Now York, February IA special 20
the farnil from Washington says The
Anglo American arbitration treaty, us
amended hy The senate committee on for
elgn relations is highly Objectionable to
tho ADMINISTRATION.
II the treaty IN ia present amended
shape Is ratified by the senate II viii not
be proclaimed during the present adminis-
traitor OF during Lord Salsburys incum.
hrnpy of off,se u ,EnRiHnl Such, ~
| least is flic opinion pof lsaaing members of
the administration who recognize that
Lord snliebury, WHO has already made
| considerable political capital for himself
out Of the fact that he WINS ahie TO sue
ocssfully negotiate a treaty with the Glove
land administration, win have nothing TO
lose by refusing TO accept amendments by
the senate purpcaely made Objectionable -
GfeU. Britain.
Il IL not definitely known whether Secrc-
talv Cihcy and Sir Julian paiuoefote have
conferred regarding the committee amend
meniR but your correspondent has poHitive
knowledge that tho administration officials
hayn abandoned ali hope Of the accentanee
u tho treHty by Great Britain IL ratified in
its amended form.
Yonr correspondent also learned or an
other important amendment to the treas
that did not leak out until Sunday morn
ing Tho whole Of article was stricken
out which has the effect OF still further
limiting the operations Of thu treaty.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-02
Militia Force.

Washington. February 1.-The secretary
Of war today transmitted to the senate mn
abstract of the militia force of the United
States for the year 1896, according to the
latest returns received:
The grand total Of the arms OF the SER
Vice IL l,ll6,0G1, ana the number Of men
available for military duty unorganized)
1913 lSi. The large arms Of the service
are given as follows:
infantry. ,02o,iS cavalry. 1870; light
haiinrN 4nhA
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-02


Three children shot at Stoneham by the
accidental discharge of gun.
Skeleton of rnasIodon found near Ar
cola.
Ed Yeargan. an old negro in Lamar
county. murdered by his son. who, with
another negro. fires the house TO cover
up nhe crime. Both are arrested and con-
fees
Little May Lehr of Waco accidentally
killed by "A playmate
Hon. w. j. Bryan and party leave Cal
weston for their duck hunt.
The battleship Texas will reach Calves
ton on February IS and remain FIVE or six
days, and may come inside the harhor.
Huntington says the Southern Pacific
could use Pelican island for cheap, heavy
tonnage only.
Lively fight on between the democratic
factions a Paris.
Receivers appointed at Dallas and San
Antonio for the Southern Building and
Loan association OF Knoxville, Tenn.
Grand Lodge L. o. O. f. In session at
Dallas.
Schrader the healer turns up in Orange.
Special meeting of the r. p A. called
for san Antonio, February s.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-02

OF her absence on the occaBiun Of her call
upon the president last week. Mrs Cicye-
land tsscuted 20 the request. Accordingly
the ex-queen came 20 the White House
about Is O'clock this afternoon the hour
being set ny Nlrs Cleveland Just IN advance
Of the time Tor her tea. which tasted from
3 to $3.50. There were no ceremonies about
the meeting mud vas stated that the
oy-qucen called Simply 20 pay hor respects
Ia Mn. Claveiar1
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-02

ottumwa. Iowa. February I.--Btadley's
bank az EIdon wss burglaiIzed at 3 O'Clock
this morning. The safe was blown open
and All The funds taken. The officers re-
ipsc TO state how much was taken. bu.
they ufrlaliy kept 5000 to 5000 on hand.
The burglars escaped w.sh a stolen team
AMI buggy
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-02
THE HOUSE.

washington, February 1.-The house had
a busy day today. An unnsuai'y 'a'se asn IN,
her OF bills we're passed. but lew Oh them