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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08

Legislature has convened once more
in Lansing during the past week and
the outlook for valuable and business
like session is very bright. w. ID. Cor
don of Midland has been unanimously
chosen as speaker. The Pingree and
anti Pingree factions have come together
so that no clash is to be anticipated.
Nearly all the appointments have been
installed in their various positions.
Nothing of any Importance will probably
be accomplished during this week and
Speaker Gordon says no Committee
Chairman will be announced before
next Monday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08
Not a few who read what Mr.. Robert

Not few who read what Mr.. Robert
Rowls, of Hollands, Va has to say be-
low, will remember their own experience
under like circumstances Last winter
l had la grippe which left me in a low
state of health. tried numerous rene
dies, none OF which did me any good.
until | was induced TO try bottle of
Chamberlain Cough Remedy. The
first bottle of it so far relieved me that
was enabled to attend to my work, and
the second bottle effected cure" For
sale at % and 90 cents per bottle by @.
+. Mahan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08
School Notes.

Mr.. Brant was at chapel Monday
morning.
About twenty new pupils entered
school this term.
The changes in VENT lation have been
satisfactorily made.
Visitors; Alta Wilson, Bertha Nc.
L aren, Miss Turner and Jno. Knoertzer.
Chas. VanWegen has entered school
again and taken place in the Senior
Glass.
School is well under way and all the
teac hing force, including Won Page, is
on hand
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08

Many merchants are well aware that
their customers are their best friends and
take pleasure in supplying them with
the best goods obtainable. AS an in
stance we mention Perry IL Cameron,
prominent druggists Of Flushing, Mich
igan. They saw: 1--WE have no hesita-
ton in recommending Chamberlain 5
Cough Remedy to our customers, as it is
the best cough medicine we have ever
sold, and always gives satisfaction. 8"
For sale at % and 30 cents per bottle by
9. +. Mahan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08

1t is not likely that Ex-Gov. John t.
Rich takes with him into retirement any
well defined hope of or wish for return
to public life; but he does take i'll no
stinted measure the respect and esteem
of the people of Michigan. Neither his
ability nor his integrity has ever been
called in question; and that fact alone
is a badge of excellence which he may
well be envied His connection with
the public affairs of Michigan has been
long and honorable.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08

At the annual meeting of the Christ
ian Endeavor society held last Friday
evening at the home of Miss Gertrude
Whiting, the reports of the various
officers and committees were read and
adopted. The following officers were
elected: Pres, w E. Culver; Vice
Pres, William Padelford; Sec, Miss
Eda Blanchard Treas, Watson Irwin.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08
Why Attempt to Cure

catarrh by the use Of so-called blood
remedies: That catarrh is not caused
by blood troubles is self-evident when
you reflect that attacks are always due
to sudden climatic changes or exposure,
and occur most frequently during the
winter and spring, though the blood is
as pure then as in summer or fall. A
remedy which quickly relieves and cures
the catarrhal attacks has been found III
ElY's Cream Balm.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08
Stomach Not Just Riaht7

Here's what will cure it, DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin. palatable, certain
remedy for Constipation, Indigestion,
Chronic Sick Headache, Summer Com
plant, or any trouble Of the stomach
or bowels For sale in l0c bottles 90
doses 10 cts) and in SOC and 81 90 size by
3. S. Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08
a Preacher

OF Waterloo, Ind, Rev s. p Klotz,
writes: Il have been afflicted over 20
year with dyspepsia or sour stomach.
Have tried different remedies without
much benefit a l0c bottle Of Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin gave me great bene-
fit. Have taken nearly one large bottle,
and feel like different person." B. S.
NNahh
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08

The fur is thick on the mink and the
wildcat, the nut crop was big, and so
of course we shall have cold winter,
says the Lewiston Journal. The ears
Of corn were thinly clad and the goose's
breastbone was dark, and therefore, we
are to have warm open winter. Other
signs will be furnished, if desired.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08

The Georgia lumbermen want tariff
on lumber. They are democrats and
believe in free trade, but they want the
free trade where the "chills and fever"
is-in the next state. There is great
gulf between the southern theory and
practice. Witness sugar bounties and
various pleas on behalf of rice and cot
ton
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08
Does Your Head Ache?

Ten to one the cause is a bad condition
of the stomach and digestive organs. A
sure relief and cure is DIR. Caldwell 5
Syrup Pepsin, the perfect laxative and
digestive cordial, so pleasant TO the taste,
the children love it. \ l0c trial bottle
proves its merits Also in SOC and Sl00
sizes. OF b. 5. Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08
Village Council
ALMA, Mich.

ALMA MICH, Dec. IS 1896
Regular meeting Of the Common ouncil OF
the village or a lima at the council cha mber on
above date.
There were present Pres sent Fly and
trust es Hannah. Glass and Baker. Trustees
Tinker. X ely, and GHrgett absent
There being no quorum present the meeting
was adjourned until Wednesday evening
Dec. 2g, at :l5 o'clock D. m
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08
Ice! Ice! +! Ice! !!

Parties wishing ice for tie coming
season will d. we'll to call as ! am now
prepared TO ill all contracts for the
same. a speciality made of furnishing
farmers at bottom prices.
927-2m. +. \. LEONARD.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08
Feed Mil for Sale.

A twenty-four inch French burr,
steam corn shelter, elevators, bag holders,
shafting and pulleys. Mill complete and
in full running order, for sale cheap. In
Quire at this off1ce.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08
Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the firm
of Alverson & Banghart has this day
dissolved by mutual consent. Mr.
Banghart will continue the business,
paying all bills and collecting all ac-
counts.
+. j. ALvERsoN.
930-3w. p. r. BANGHART.
Alma, Dec. goth, 1896.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08
To my old Customers.

Having purchased the Briggs milk
route / invite the patronage of my old
customers. All milk will be delivered
at the door, saving the trouble of coming
TO the wagon. l shall as heretofore
furnish frst-class milk and give good
service. c.. A. KIPP.
Alma, Dec. 30, 1896. 930-4w.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08
Wanted

Statesmen to sell very complete line Of
lubricatiDg oils, greases and specialties.
Liberal terms to proper party. Jewel
Refining Co., Cleveland, Ohio.
The JEWEL REFINING Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08
ALMA. MIcH.. Dec. e9..l

Common Council met pursuant to adjourn
ment at council chamber on above date There
were present President KY and trustees
Tinker Hannah Baker aud Glass Trustees
GHrgett and Kelly absent.
Upon motion the reading of the minutes of
the last regular meeting were deferred until
the next meeting
The following claims were presented and
upon motion allowed at footing and the
hnr fz aH 20, Ira a..
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08

New Year resolutions can safely be
divided into two classes: Those made
to be broken, and those broken as soon
as made.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08
For Sale or Exchange.

A pair of runners for carriage or light
wagon. Will sell cheap for cash or
trade for cutter. Inquire at this Office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08
For EXCHANGE

A farm of forty acres of land will eX-
change for village property. Call at
this office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08

For the next thirty days we will al.
low $l.25 for green hard wood and dry
soft wood any length on subscription to
the RECORD, to new or old subscribers
Now is a chance for those who wish, to
pay up easy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08
EOOK HERE

Dr. j. r. Peters, V. s., will be at F.
A. Leonard S Livery Barn hereafter from
a. IN. until 4 p. m. The rest of the
time at my residence north side of the
Driving Park
All calls strictly attended to day or
night. Telephone direct to my house.
DR.. J. r. PETERS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08
For Sale.

Two small heating stoves cheap In
quire at this office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08

Marshal John 6reig appealed and requested
TO b. relieved from further du in regard TO
cleaning the snow from the sidewalks
Upon motion the above request of Mr. Grcig
vas granted and the matter Of Keeping the
sidewalks free from snow was referred To the
street Commissioner
The liquor bond 90 Lewis Derry ~ prircl
nal with +. W. Hooper and G " Sharp ~ surf
ties In the sum OF 5000 was received and upon
motion approved.
Upon motion council adjourned.
I. A. ely, SETH A. TUrBs.
Pr sident Clerk
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08

One Dollar and Twenty-Five Cents
Green Hard or Dry Soft Wood
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-08

DR.. j. r. PETERS.
The record-union., 1897-09-21

Louise Michel and her heutenants
have been expelled from Belgium be-
cause they preached assassination, fire
and bomb. On the Doth she is expected
to sail with these same lieutenants for
the United States with the avowed pur-
pose of practicing here in aid Of the
anarchist propaganda The question is
viii the Government admit this batch
of incendiaries? They are assuredly
of the criminal class, because they in
cite to crime. They are. therefore, IL
able to become dependents; as such
may they not be forbidden to land?
The other side of the question is this:
Free speech is a guarantee to all, alien
or citizen, in this country. 1t is linn
tied only by its abuse. If in its exer-
else. crime is committed. then the ordi-
nary criminal laws are sufficient for
the time and the offense. 1t is unwise
TO. prevent free speech, however revolt
ing its teaching may be, because thus
martyrs are made and because if it
is left to police judgment as TO what
may and what may not be spoken or
written. then we establish a censorship
in police agents. 1t is Of the genius
of our institutions that all may freely
write and speak, subject only TO re-
sponsiLllity for such speaking and
writing as the law imposes. That is
one view, a broad and conservative one.
The other is that the purpose of the
law is to prevent the doing of crime,
as well as to punish for its commission.
Anarchists may not claim the privi-
leges Of our Hberality, because their
preaching incites to disturbance of the
peace, encourages the commission of
crime and threatens the stability of
democratic institutions. We apprehend
The record-union., 1897-09-21

Such of the press as have criticised
damage case decision, in which dam
ages were allowed for the ac-
cidental killing of a child have
gone off upon false premises to
unjust conclusions. They will find
If they examine more closely that the
court followed the law as it is, and
for which 1t is not responsible. More
than that, it will be discovered that
the principle which forbids allotment
of damages in such cases, save upon
the basis Of the probable earning ca
pacity Of the minor for his parents, is
the only measure of damages the law
permits, and when the award exceeds
such probable sum the Appellate Court
has nothing else to do than reverse the
finding
At common law there was no such
action possible. That it is now per-
Missile is due to our own law making
system and power But this has not
gone to the extent of permitting senti-
mental damages for the death of a
minor. because we presume it has been
thought that such rule would be linn
itless, and would permit jury TO find
any possible amount, even TO the utter
ruin of the defendant. The examina-
ton Of the case that has been so freely
criticised, and so harshly, shows that
there was no such thing as drawing
distinctions between the minor Of a rich
man and the minor Of a poor one.
What was taken into account were
the circumstances and environment
necessary to be considered approximate
to the probable earning capacity Of the
child in its minority had it
lived. For instance, an imbe-
Gle, an idiot, a cripple could not
earn so much as one in good health
and of sound mind and body. How
ever, the Supreme Court announced the
law as it is, and as 1t has been ever
since this nation became a sovereignty.
1t is not amenable to the bitter criti-
cisn that 1t set aside the award of
the court below because the child killed
was that Of poor man, and that if
It had been the child of rich person
greater damages would have been
allowed. The decision shows clearly
that the Appellate Court applied the
rule Of the law as 1t has come down
to It, and that this rule is a rather
modern one, since, as we have said,
such actions were not known to the
common law.
The record-union., 1897-09-21

The Weather Bureau reports snow
the highest and lowest temperatures
yesterday to have been % and o6 de-
grees. with light to gentle and variable
winds and clear or Eazy weather pre-
vailing.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one wear ago yesterday were "A and
81. with .O6 inches of rain, and one year
ago to-day II and 90 degrees, with no
rain.
The average temperature was "A and
the normal 6S degrees, showing yester-
day to have been six degrees warmer
than usual for the goth of September.
The wet thermometer at p. m. was
&C. being % degrees cooler than the dry
thermometer at the same hour.
The percentage of moisture in the air
at ) D. m. yesterday was % per cent, as
against u per cent. at the same hour
on Sunday.
The record-union., 1897-09-21

They have caught a genuine anarchist
up in Oregon. He has been sending OBJ
scene matter through the mails. and
this offense has landed him in the jail
at Portland. He is a fairly well edu-
Gated man, who has reached the age of
IA. He has been a farmer, a preacher,
doctor, and a lawyer. He is now pub
Usher with two others of an anarchist
sheet known as THE Firebrand." 1t is
matter in this sheet referring to the
sex question" that the postal authori-
ties have pronounced filthy, and for this
Mr.. Pope Will have to come to trial pres
emily. Meanwhile unable to give bail,
the old man languishes in Jail. He de-
clares that he is content to suffer, be-
cause the Government has the present
power to imprison. But he denies the
rightfulness of that power, because, he
adds, anarchist" means 4 govern my
SELF and Il wish to govern no one else"
Absolute adjustment Of Government,
restraint and regulation by law is his
doctrine, and he declares that he
breaches anarchism pure and indebted,
which denies the right of any one to
restrain or govern another. Yet, strange
as it NAV seem. this man. and all of
his school, speak constantly Of compell-
ing others to respect their right to be
free from Governmental control That
is, they propose to restrain others, by
force where necessary, from doing pre-
cisely what they claim for themselves.
This old man is unquestionably sincere
in his beliefs and while intelligent above
the common, is wholly incapable of un-
Outstanding that his doctrine is incon-
sistent in its very statement. 1t pro-
poses to govern others that all may be
fl &c to govern themselves. To that end
| force, terrorism and assault are justi-
fed
The record-union., 1897-09-21
TWO OUT.
The Gilt Edges and Reliances Now
ON the BleacheFS.

The Gilt Edges and Reliance baseball
teams are no longer in the 'EXamin-
er's" sC-called tournament.
The managers of the latter reallzlng
that the jig was about up with them
seized on the pretext yesterday that
these teams had engaged in an exhibit
ton game here on Sunday, and re
leased them.
This action was taken at a meeting
held in San Francisco. The WllI q
Finks. which had been announced TO
play here on that day, but switched Off
and played an exhibition game IN
Stockton, were not dropped, but they
are some of the Examiner -McNeliI
pets.
The other clubs that are dissatisfied
and which demanded an additional ~
per cent. of receipts, were offered ..
telegram to the Record Union" last
night stated that they had taken the
offer under advisement
Now that the tournament people
have lost their best two clubs, II re-
mains to be seen how their hogglng
game will pan out.
The record-union., 1897-09-21
Rifle Scores.

Following are the scores made by
Company Els marksmen on Sunday:
Captain Shoemaker 81 Lieutenants
Lucy 80 Hughes 81. Sergeants Fran
els 80, McMartin 80, Bessey %, Corpo-
rails Nutting 40, Perkins 30, Pollard ~,
Privates Moon 81. Thompson 81, Gray
81. Ammon 10, Cook 33, Farmer %,
O. E. Hughes SO, Gardner 81, Myers
81, Joe Fleckenstein "a, Torpey %, Sa-
bin SO, Wormer 80, Holton 81, Pollard
"a. Jones 30, Trammel 80.
Pool-shooting, 800 yards-Captain
Shoemaker 20, Lieutenant Hughes Al,
Sergeant Bessey 80, Corporal Perkins
80, Privates Gardner 81, Thompson 50,
Cook 80, Gray 30, Joe Fleckenstein 81,
Jones 80.
At 200 yards-Hughes ~, Thompson
81, Wallace 81, P. Cook 81, o. E.
Hughes ~, Perkins 43, Gardner 80,
Jones 80 Brown II.
The record-union., 1897-09-21
Arrests Yesterday.

Thomas Coombs was arrested yester-
day on a charge of having made threats
against the life of Alice Hammer, and
will be arraigned in the Police Court
this morning.
Thomas Davenport was arrested on
a charge of battery. preferred by Rob
ert S. Park, and Mrs. Devine was also
arrested on a charge of disturbing the
peace of Mrs. ]. E. Wilson.
The record-union., 1897-09-21

is held and the regret felt in parting
with him Speeches were limited to
three minutes each, but so many were
present that it was a late hour when
they were concluded.
When each had spoken the presiding
officer presented TO the departing
brother a handsome souvenir on be-
half Of the brethren present, and Mr..
Anderson, in voice choked with emo
ton, responded in a most eloquent
speech, testifying to the happiness he
felt in knowing that, while he was
leaving them, he left such devoted
friends behind him.
He leaves this morning for the East
bearing with him the good wishes of
all who have known him during his
labOrs in this field.
The record-union., 1897-09-21
NEEDLEWoRK GUILD.
It's Members Requested to meet
This Afternoon.

The Needlework Guild of America
will hold a meeting this afternoon at
$50 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. II.
G. Smith for the purpose of outlining
the plan of operation this fall.
Mrs. Newton Booth was the founder
of this most praiseworthy and chari-
table organization. and the ladies VINO
are now interested in it are doing Il
noble work in relieving poor ana dis
tressed families by furnishing them ar
ticles of wearing apparel
An invitation is extended to all IN
sympathy with the work of the gulld
to be present at the meeting at Mrs
Smiths home this afternoon and in
terest themselves in the work of doing
good.
The distribution of clothing will take
place this year a month later than
usual.
The record-union., 1897-09-21
FAREWELL.
The Masonic Fraternity's Recep-
ton to Rev. T. H. B. Anderson.

Rev. T. H. B. Anderson was last
night rendered a farewell reception by
the Mssonic fraternity of this city
previous to his departure for Richmond.
Mo-, where he goes to take charge of a
church.
The occasion was an informal one
but was a complete exposition Of the
esteem in which he is held by the fra
ternity of the whole State. The as
sembly sat down to a collation. in the
banquet hail. Past Grand Master At
kinsoa presiding, after which those
present, each in turn, gave expression
to the esteem in which Mr. Anderson
The record-union., 1897-09-21
Hotel Arrivals.

Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel
yesterday: c.. A. Whole, Salem,
Or; R. J. Sickles, Miss Stump, New
York; F. H. Evans. Norwalk, O.; Mrs.
J. G.. Garrison and son, Forest Hill;
e. r. Spangler, St. LouGs;E. A. Aull,
Charles Aull Folsom; ]. A. Young, Q.
P. Culvor, A. f. Lowenthal, ]. d. Smi-
ley, Z. F. Cumberson, A. Judis, Fred
S. Davis, T. R. Tilley. e. Carew, Mrs.
r. Hamilton. J. E. McNear, L. Good
friend. San Francisco.
The record-union., 1897-09-21

The Socialists and their kidney gath
cred at Buffalo the other day. and
among other explosions Of tom-foolery
gave utterance to the belief that dollar
wheat is to be condemned, as it cOmpels
wage -earners to paw more for flour.
What sillinessi OF course high prices
for any of our products means that
somebody pays for them. But suppose
that on a fifty pound sack of flour that
will serve the purposes of an ordinary
family of six for two weeks, ten, twenty,
or twenty-five cents more is paid than
such flour cost a year ago, is it not bet
ter for all concerned that the producer
receive this benefit than that he shall
get only enough to meet the cost of pro-
duction with no margin for expenditure?
In the one case there is movement, life,
reciprocal action: in the other stagna-
ton, pause and depression. Higher
prices for products always accompany
prosperity. They are inseparable. 1t is
when everything is cheap that man
needs, that production languishes, and
industry IS idle.
The record-union., 1897-09-21
Supposed Car Looters.

Two young men, giving the names
of W. B. Hatfield and William Jones,
We're arrested by Railroad officer Hickey
last evening, and viii probably be COM
PEELED to answer TO a serious charge.
The officer caught them in the act
of leaving a freight car in the railroad
yards, the seal of which had been
broken. Jones is a negro. and neither
of the men are known to the police.
The record-union., 1897-09-21
Republican Primary.

The Republican City Committee met
yesterday and decided on Tuesday, the
2Sth, as the date for holding the city
primary election. and the 18th for the
nominating convention.
The committee refuses to announce
the names of the election officers Sc
lected before next Saturday.
The record-union., 1897-09-21

It is to be hoped that President Nc
Kinley is correctly reported as saying
that he will maintain the authority of
the colored Postmaster at Hogansville,
Ga. even if it takes a regiment of cav
airy to distribute the mails. The Presi-
dent appointed a negro as Postmaster in
that village. He is a good man, of edu-
cation and irreproachable character
with nothing against him except his
color The people refused to rent him
building Cor a postof1ice, compelled
him to distribute the mails in his own
house, and prosecuted him. until finally
the sther night some would be assassin
shot him while he was on his own prem
fses. If he dies another negro will be
appointed. If he lives the President
says the Government will protect him
and assert its authority, if it takes the
entire army to do it, That is right. The
days Of rebellion on account of caste
have gone by in the South, or anywhere
else in this Republic.
The record-union., 1897-09-21

The city Of Buffalo is about to enter
upon a municipal experiment that we
believe will be a success. Under its
new charter, legislative and admins
trative functions are widely and dis
tinctly separated. The legislative body
of the city is to legislate, and that only.
1t is to have nothing whatever to do
with appointing or confirming officials
or city servants. All that, save
in the case of the Clerk Of
the Common Council, and in the
cases of certain officials who are
elected, is given over to the executive
arm of the municipal government. The
Council passes ordinances, the execu-
tive department executes the laws
Each is responsible to the people d.
rectly. Neither can complain that in
effectiveness on its part is chargeable
to the other. It is for such a system
that the Record Union has long con-
tended. It holds that it is irrational
to combine the executive and legisla
tive departments in citys govern
ment. More than that, it is dangerous
for it breeds corruption and excuses
evasion of duty.