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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

Thirty years is ii long inc to fight so
painful trouble AS pills bu' Jacob
Minchell of Uuiouvil'e, Pa. struggled
that To before ~ tr'rd Dewitt 5
Witch II ,z.l Stlve. which q ickly and
permanently cured him | IS equally
effective in eczema and all skin aifec-
tons
w. II Kennels, -. LoU,; b. : webb
Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

She wish we were rich enough TO
have a magnificent country residence.
Hc-Well. don't know. There are a
number OF people who would expect
invitations to spend The summer with
Us. Shc-Ycs: and there are 50 many
of them wouldn't invite,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

1t should be made matter of public
knowledge hat DeWiit's Witch Hazel
Salve will sue-ddy cure plies OF the
longest standing. L. Is III" household
favorite for burns, scalds, cuts, bruises
and sores of all KINDS.
w H. Kennels, st Louis; b. :. Webb
Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

That wheel, Judge, said the victim
of the bicycle thief, was the finest on
the market. Stop! cried the Judge.
I'll fine YOU $40 for contempt. This
court rides the finest wheel ON the
markct.-Philadelphia North Amcri-
can.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

Spring is full of tcrrorS to all whose
constitution is unable TO resist the
sudden changes of temperature and
other lnsalubritics of the season. To
put the system in condition 10 over
come these evils, nothing is so cflec-
tive as Ayers Sarsaparlla. Take it
now.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

Aunt IIcuv-Mv, som" of them
New York policemen are fearful bru-
tai. Uncle ,Jo>h-W hat have they
been dom now? Aunf IcttV-iicrc'S
an account OF a poor. unfortunate man
that says they punched him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

Mrs. BlOcklcy-John, do YOU know
THAI Royal Worcester vase | bought
yesterday for $40? We'll. they re-
duccd them to so this morning. Mr..
Blocklev-Thcn YOU are SO out by
not waiting. MIS-. Blockley- only
five. | went down today and bought
another one for ten, making two OF
them averaging SO each.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

Not only acute lung troubles. which
may prove fatal ~ "A few DAYS hut old
chronic coughs aud throat troubles may
receive Immediate rel IF and be perma-
nently cured by Oue Minute Cough
Cure
w n Kennels. ST. Louis; b :. Webb
Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

| had the pleasure, last Friday. Of
calling on Gen. Spauldiug ~ his office.
The general is already deep in the duties
and as the duties were entirely famil-
lar, had To put in no time getting ac
quainted with the work
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23
The LATEST FROM THE CAPITAL.
Congressman Mesick at Work
Reorganizing the Pension
Examining Boards. Not
Many More Appoint
ments for Michigan.
France Kicking
On the Propos-
ed Tariff Bill.

Congressman Mesick had an inter
view with Commissioner of Pensions,
IL Clay Evans the other day and rs a
result of the call went back and got to
work onrpeu,ion boards in the Eleventh
district with the result that he nearly
completed the reorganization Of two ct
them, and sent his recommendation to
Commissioner Evans, AZ follows; Mont
calm county board-C. f. Morgan of
Grccnville n f. Bachman of Stanton.
and l.. G. Crolzer OF Edmore, To sue
coed ID. X Black of Greenyille, w. =.
Gambler of Stanton, and w. Richard
son of Carson City. The two first
named appoiutees are themselves union
veterans and served on the board under
President Harrison. Kalkaska county
boqrd-E. L. Babcuck of Kalkaska an,
G. A. johnson of Mancelona, TO Sue
ceed Charles Beaver of Mancelona and
r. S Trask of Kalkaska. a successor
for third man on this board, DR.. Mel
hardt of South Boardman, will be Sc
lected in few days.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

Alice Reed who disappeared from
DOWagiaC about two weeks ago. was
discovered ut "A South Bend hotel I'M
der an assumed name and was taken
home by the sheriff. She left note
when she left indicating that she had
committed suicide
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

1t wss thought in official circles that
President Mckinley would be called
upon to act as arbitrator in the dispute
between, France and Brazil over the
boundary line but the information is
received here that the president of the
Swiss republic has been selected. The
territory involved exceeds that at issue
between Great Britain and Venezuela,
and includes rich gold mining districts.
France as one of the parties to the
treaty, preferred European an arbitrat-
or
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

Last Friday the colored people of the
District of Columbia celebrated the
anniversary of President Lincoln's pro-
elimination cmancipating the slaves OF
the district The principal features of
the day were a parade and an open-air
meeting at which oratory ran riot.
President Mckinley reviewed the par
ade from the portico of the White house
and the colored citizens of the city en-
thusiasticly applauded.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

All those creeping. crawling. sting
ing sensations that combine TO make
up the tortureS of any itching disease
OF the skin are instantly relieved and
permanently cured by Doan's Oinl-
mcnt. Take no substitute. Doan',
never fails.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

Most married men would admit, if
they dared. that they would rather
have Il rat terrier than a baby.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

In cases of burns, sprains, scald.,
or any OF the other accidental pains
likely TO come TO the human body,
DR.. Thomas Electric Oil gives almost
instant relief.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

y man will generally find at the
basis Of his wlfe's good opinion of the
man next door the fact that she once
SAW him out IN the front yard helping
his wife water the flowcrs.-N. y.
Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

The Gratiot board has not been sent
10 but from what can learn il will be
composed of DR.. f. A. Bagley of Alma,
c. A. Watson of Breckenridge and
probably gold democrat. /. n. Mon
fort of Ithaca. 1t needn't surprise you
if this guess prove true.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

more sportive are betting quietly on
the result.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

All the senator's are very much inter
contest in Kentucky and some of the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

"lIalf span OF angry steel" will
produce no more fatal reaults than IA
neglected cold or cough. For all
throat and lung diseases, Aver, Cher
ny Pcctoral j. the best remedy. 1t j.
invaluable in cases OF Group. whoop-
ing COUCH. bronchitis and lagrIppe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

Regarding the appointment of Ham
iiton King of Oliyet to the position OF
consul AT Athens, Gen. ID. b. Anger
before his departure last night, said
there was nothing to be done at pre-
sent To advance the interests of Prof.
King for the Grecian mission, and the
matter would be allowed TO rest, but
there was no intention of dropping it.
Theron Giddings and }. W. Seldom
who came here on the same mission.
started for home today. 1t was stated
last night that the president had decid-
ed to appoint Prof. King, but nothing
was known of such intention by either
OF the senators. 1t is believed, how
ever, that while Kings chances are
good there is not much prospect tol
many more plumS falling to the state as
it already has its share.
W. 5. Coon of Flint is in the city
StthluH "a NbuSuiSIll III Ah'Nl'O' VI
some warm elm ate, on account of his
health, but does not expect any action
in his matter at present. Mr.. Coon j,
determined to hang on till the last horn
blows, and is in Washington making 8
ally canvass of the situation.
One thing is sure, the state has oh
tanned goodly slice of the nava
militia appropriation. The secretary
of the navy has just made the annua
allotment of the fund of $50, 900 appro
priated by congress for the naval militia
of the states. Dcducting $4,000 re
served for the purchase of text books
/ the remainder of the appropriation j.
lotcd among The states having "A nava
militia organizations in proportion L
the number of uniformed petty officer
and men had on their rolls on the firS
of January last. Michigan has IL
men and So 94 allotted. Illinois ha
AIS men and $j,SO7 allotted and Ohio
Ia men AID 1920 allotted.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

Miss Frccmau-Did yo' tell Fran
ccSca Jones dat 20 was gwine to knock
me SILLY? Miss Jou,iug-No' pore
thing never saved was gwiue to
knock yo' silly. Yo' is silly enuil al
rcadV.-.Iudge.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

Gro BE coNrINuEpl
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-22

compelled to perform such labOrious
camp duties when they are the only
companies from the state who have to
drill in the interstate contest They
claim that the fact that they are to COM
pete with strong companies from other
states should be sufficient reason for re-
lieving them of as much camp routine
work as is possible so that they can be
at leisure to work OH company drills eX-
clusively. As it is now. the members of
the three companies named are in active
work from ) to II o'clock every morn
ing, while the visiting companies who are
to compete with them for the prize have
hardly any work to do at all. The
Governors Guard. the Belknaps and the
Seeleys all have to go through the bat
talon drill, their company drill and the
extended order drill every morning,
whether or no, and they claim that such
excessive work during these hot days will
ruin their drill teams. and thus endanger
their chances of winning prize.
Today the Governors Guard and
Belknaps both had ten men apiece on
guard duty. and yesterday the Seeleys
gave eleven men. This. in addition to
the arduous duties of keeping neat COM
pany quarters, is telling very much on
the companies, and they are. afraid that
the interstate companies, who are nus
banding their strength, will outdo them
at every point of the compass if they are
not given more opportunities of groom
ing their men.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-22
Amaigamated Scales Signed.

Pittsburg, Pa, July 1.-THE sheet
scale was settled tonight at conference
between the wage committee and repre-
sentatives of the manufacturers and the
Amagamated association. The settle
ment was effected on the basis of last
years scale and the new one is the same
as before. only few minor details being
changed.
Eight or ten firms had signed before
the conference today and have had their
mills at work right along. The effect of
the settlement tonight will be to put 90
600 or 25.OO0 men to work Monday.
There are twenty-eight sheet plants scat
tered throughout the Union and all will
start next week.
The manufacturers had schedule for
reduction of about 8 per cent and the
settlement on last years basis is consid-
cred victory for the workers.
The only remaining Amalgamated scales
to be settled are the bar and pudding
scales. As the tin plate and sheet scales
have been agreed on the workers terms,
the other two are expected to follow
shortly. The only reduction probable is
% cents on the pudding scale.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-22
PECULIAR STATE OF AFFAIRS
In the Paramount. w. Va, Region.
Freight ON Coal Increased.

Fairmont, w. Va, July Ito the
close observer of the mining strike in this
region peculiar state Of affairs is pre-
sented.
Operators who were elated few days
aga ere now worried over the increases in
freight of 10 cents per ton. All the opcr-
ators are on the qui vive lest the men he
Influenced by the agitators to come out.
Ex-senator Camden, who three days ago
thought it very unlikely that the men
would join the strike. said today that he
was prepared for anything The mass
meeting SO largely advertised for this
evening was complete failure. None of
the speakers appeared.
T.. V. Debs will be here Monday. ii is
said. and will address the miners at the
court house.
Today seventeen miners at AIonogahea
were discharged for attending Thursday
nights meeting. These men are using
every means in their power to induce the
other miners to strike in revenge.
The Baltimore and Ohio has broken all
records in the matter of moving coal.
Passenger trains were sidetracked today
TO allow coal trains to proceed west.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-22
THE MINERS EAST OF PITTSBURG
ARE CAUSING THE STRIKERS
SOME ANXIETY.
WEST VIRGINIA MINERS STRIKING
The News From That Doubtful State
is Decidedly In Favor of the
StrilSers-RanI< of the Miners
Holding Firm.

Pittsburg. July 17.-District mining
officials have come to a realization of the
gravity of the coal miners strike situa-
ton ms far as the shipments of coal from
the district just east of Pittsburg and
Clcarfleld. Cambria region, are concern
cd. They have come to realization of
the fact that the coal of these producing
centers is playing havoc with the cutting
off of the supply from the Pittsburg
trade, thus initiating against the success
of the stri Ike. A meeting of the executive
board and district officers was held this
afternoon. Cameron Miller, the national
organizer. was present and the situation
was discussed in detail. II is now pro-
posed to send organizers into these dis
stricts and if possible induce the men to
come out. 1t is not expected to bring
every miner in these sections out. Mines
that furnish coal for the sea board will
not be molested. 1t is proposed to hold Il
number of mass meetings during next
week.
An important message from West Vir-
ginia was received at miners head
quarters during the afternoon. 1t came
from prominent state official and states
that the situation has taken change
with the indications strongly i'll favor of
the miners coming out. The miners of
iicials believed that the West Virginia
miners will be out Monday morning.
One prominent operator was heard to
say that if the West Virginia miners come
out there would he greater danger of II
coal famine.
The ranks of the miners are still hold
ing firm with no sign of break ut any
point
A number of meetings will he held to-
morrow to give encouragement to the
men.
Arbitration Commissioner Schmidt re-
ceived n telegram tonight from Commits
sioner of Labor Barton of West Virginia.
announcing that the situation in that
state was entirely changed and that he
expects the miners TO strike.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-22
Col. Crocker bend.

San Francisco, Cal, July 1I.-Col
Crocker. vice president of the Southern
Pacific Railroad company, died here to-
night.
Charles +. Crocker was born in Sac
ramento. Cal. December 26, 1851. His
father was Charles Crocker. the million
airc rair0ad protector.
Young Crocker first served as n clerk
in the general freight office of the South
vance him. the office of third vice presi.
dent of the company was created and
conferred upon him. From this he rose
to the first vice presidency. His father
having died he successfully managed the
estate. valued at over S20,O0O,000. He
was popular with his associates. He died
at his home, Uplands, San Mateo. Cal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-22
Notes From the Drill Ground.

San Antonio. Tex. July 19.-(Special)-
Col n A. Rector of the Second regiment
was officer of the day today. and as every
one knows the ability of the colonel it is
unnecessary to say what an efficient ofii
Ger he made
Capt. Guy Mclaughlin is at Gen. Open
heimer's headquarters as the Official
Stenographer.
Chaplain Il. b. Lee of the Second regi-
ment is managing. to hold out pretty well
notwithstanding the heat. though great
er part of the time he is compelled to join
the shirt sleeve brigade and throw his
ministerial garb aside.
DIR. II. p. Cleaver of the Second rcgi-
ment is running around on these hot days
telling a wonderful tale about how he has
to sleep under two blankets at night Ow-
ing TO cool nights. The tale sounded so
remarkable, especially with the thermom-
eter in the condition it is. that an investi-
CATION has been made only to lind out that
the blankets in question are resting on the
roof of the doctors tent. and hence, OF
cor,rse. he is sleeping under them.
Col. Jn0. l.. Peeler of the governors $
staff is the most gallant of all the officers,
and attends most courtcously all lady WIS.,
itOrs.
The Governors Guard had ten men on
guard detail today.
The governors staff at Gen. Mabry. $
headquarters for the most part sleep IN
the city at the hotels. as they do not care
to grow too enthusiastic over their camp
ing out
Coils. Morse and George Walker. who
are quartered at Gen. Mabry's headqunr-
ters. are known as the 1.-TWO Johns The
former tips the beam at 80, and the .at Iat-
ter. when in good condition, weighs 20.
Cant. Dave Harrell, aide de camp for
Gen. Openheimer, is not doing society
this camp as much as usual. He is very
reticent about going out in society at all,
While some of the boys continue to sui.
fer from the excessive heat. the general
health of the camp is reported as very
good.
The San Antonio people are growing
very dubious about the success OF their
drill. but they are in hopes that they Will
pull big crowds the latter part OF the
week.
There were a great many ladies out at
the camp today visiting. and quite num-
ber took dinner with the various compa-
nipS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-22

mends itself to the business men. We
can not open the school until we have
money enough to run 1t successfully, Our
charter absolutely forbids the trustees to
incur any debt under any circumstances,
n majority Of the trustees must be busi-
ness men instead of the ministers, these
trustees are elected by the subscribers
from among themselves. instead of by n
church court n majority of whose MEM
bers would have no personal financial in
terest in the school. These are business
principles which business men recognize
as safe. Our business men, who's must fur
nish the money for these institutions are
worn out by the management, or rather
mism1nagement of our schools by our
church court and the manner in whicF
they are plunged into debt The pa
of one of the weathest churches OF New
York city. in expressing his approval Of
our charter, said to me- I'VE are dis
gnsted with the way you manage your
schools in the west You plunge them
heels over head into debt and then come
to New York 10 beg money to pay your
debts
ed entirely the sectional division of the
church. 1t is neither northern nor south
ern. 1t is simply Presbyterian Half Of
our trustees are members of one branch
of the church, and half are members of
the other. At the dedication of Gen.
Grants tomb in New York the other day
it was our general who laid wreath of
flowers upon his coffin. Is 1t not time
for the church of God to come closer to-
gether? In founding the Texas Presby-
terian University, the northern and south
ern churches have casped hands to work
together. What more appropriate place
FOR this than this great state of Texas,
with its population gathered from all
parts of the globe, and what more appro-
pirate time than our semi-centennial an
nivcrsary. This feature while it has
brought us some very earnest opposition
from few has met almost universal COM
mendatiOn from both ministers and lay
men. 1t is one of the very strongest
features of our PLAN"
What are your plans for the future?
II shall spend the summer and early
fall in Texas. After the meeting of our
board of trustees and Of the two synods
of Texas in October. | shall return to the
east. For this have already planned.
Next Sabbath / begin an eyangeiistical
meeting in Corsicana. | go from there to
Hilsboro. then to Milford and other
places in Texas September Goth l go to
St. Lons, to read paper before the
Minister'S association of that city, but
will return to Texas and remain until
about the first of November. After that
| have arranged to conduct evangelistic
meetings III the east.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-22

pany A, or the Washington Guards of
Galveston are the outsiders. with I to /
against them, and the Lloyd Rifles of
Fort Worth are quoted at 10 to l.
A mistaken idea seems to prevail about
the odds. For instance, the odds on the
Governors Guard are u to l to win, 2 to
l for second place and even money for
third. A great many people construe this
as meaning the company must finish as
they designate. Such, however. is not
the case. If person bets 500 on the
Governors Guard to get third prize, and
the boys capture either first, second or
third prize the money is won. Or if 500
is bet for the boys to get second prize. and
they get either first or second, the bet Is
won.
An example will be shown by the st.
Paul boys bet. They bet S525 on their
company in this way: One hundred and
twenty-five dollars to win at to |: Sl3o
for second place at : TO .. and S2.Go for
third place at to 3. If the company wins
the first prize their ticket will call for
S1453 If they capture second prize they
will get SS2S, and if they get the third
prize they will receive SAT-.
The next few days will likely show con-
siderable change in the odds, as the com, I'M,
panics all have their friends, who will
back their favori:es.
in the class "B" contest the odds are. :
to and take your pick. with but very ut
tie speculation. In fact, all the betting
seems to be cunnfied to the class "A con-
test.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-22
THE GOVERNORS ARRIVAL.
A Salute of Seventeen Guns HeraIded
His Appearance.

San Antonio. Tex. July 19.-(Special.)
Governor CulbersOn arrived this after
noon at $3.50 o'clock from Austin and
repaired at once to apartments reserved
for him at the Menger. After Il brief
stay there he went out to Camp Culber-
son where he was received by Gen. Open
heimer and staff, and all officers in mill
tary style the salute of seventeen guns at
tending his appearance at the gate. and
his proceeding across the review grounds.
All the staff. brigade and regimental Of
fccrs called on him during the evening
at his headquarters and paid their re-
spects. The governor took supper on
the tented field and enjoyed a chat with
the lady visitors. He in company with
his staff reviewed the division review
this afternoon, which was. as usual. IA
most brilliant and imposing sight. The
governor is here to stay the week out
with the military boys.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-22
Division Review.

San Antonio, Tex. July 19.-(SpecialD
The division review this evening was
as usual, the occasion of all the ladies of
San Antonio at the camp. Quite Il num-
Der of gentlemen were also present to
witness the interesting sight. These re-
views are always the most interesting
features of the encampment, and they
ever prove exceedingly interesting.
All the troops were out this evening.
making II very imposing sight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-22
TYLER's FRUIT PALACE.
Yesterday Was Dedicated to the FIRE
Lnddies-Lnrgc Attendance.

Tyler. Tex. July 19.-(Spccial) To
day is firemen's day at the fruit palace.
and under the management of the local
fire department it has been the banner
day of the exposition. Large excursions
came in this morning on all three of the
roads entering the city. Palestine sent
up her full fire department, accompanied
by large number of ladies and gentle
men. Troupe and Mineola have good
crowds here. and the Athens baseball
team, with one hundred and fifty root
erS, arrived on the noon train. The par
ade and run of the local fire department
scheduled to take place at D o'clock was
delayed on account of the baseball game,
and it was slightly after 6 o'clock before
this interesting event came off. At 3
o'clock this evening the fremen gave Il
concert in the auditorium, and at its CON
clusiOn the second great ball of the fair
was given. 1t was Il full dress occasion
and there was an immense attendance.
the largest of the season by several hun
dred persons.