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The Republican journal., 1897-12-09

Mr.. William Sewers, of Bradford, Ohio,
was cured by SIS. ten years ago of a
severe blood poison, and writes that to
this day no sign of the dreadful disease
has ever returned. He says:
81 had terrible blood disease which
is considered incurable, and was treated
for long time by the best physicians,
but they did me no good. The disease
seemed to get hrmer hold on me, and
attacked my tongue and throat, which
were soon full of vile ulcers.
81 changed doctors several times, and
afterwards took nearly every blood REM
edy on the market, without the slightest
benefit. After FIVE years of treatment
which did me no good whatever, 1 was
induced to try SIS. This remedy
proved itself equal to the case, for in
few months l was entirely cured and my
skin was perfectly clear and smooth.
I could hardly believe that the cure was
permanent, but ten years have elapsed
and no sign of the disease has yet ap-
peared."
SIS. is a sure cure for Cancer, Ca
tarrh, Contagious Blood Poison, Scrof-
ula, rheumatism, Eczema, and all other
blood diseases, which other remedies
have no effect whatever upon. 1t is
The Republican journal., 1897-12-09
BOSTON Z BANGOR SIS. GO

Fare between Belfast and Boston reduced from
$500 to 1925.
Fare between Searsport and Boston reduced
from So 10 to 50 80, and proportionate reduc-
ton made in the price of through tickets between
Boston and all landings on PenobsCot river.
The price of rooms, accommodating two persons
each, will be reduced from $500 and ST so to
81 SO and 81 90 each.
Steamers will leave Belfast for Boston, via Cam
den and Rockland, at (about) 2 80 p. IN. Mondays
and Thursdays
For Bangor via all landings, Wednesdays and
Saturdays at (about g. 90 a. M, upon arrival of
steamer from Boston.
RETURNING TO BELFAST.
From Boston, Tuesdays and Fridays at 5 p.
From Bangor, Mondays and Thursdays at l 90
a. m.
WILLIAM H. HILL Gen'l Manager, Boston,
CHAS. E. JOHNSON, Agent, b fast
The Republican journal., 1897-12-09
Maine Central R. R.
TIMETABLE.

On and after Nov. IA, 1897, trans connecting at
Durham and Watervile with through trains for
and from Bangor, Waterville, Portland and Bos-
ton will run as follows:
The Republican journal., 1897-12-09

flag station.
Limited tickets for Boston now sold at So 90
from Belfast and all stations on Branch.
Through tickets to all points West and North
west via all routes, for sale by l.. NJ. GEORGE,
Agent, Belfast. GEO. f. EVANS
General Manager
f. f. BoOTHBY Gen'l Pass. and Ticket Agent
Portland, Nov. 10, 1897.
The Republican journal., 1897-12-09

Hives are not dangerous to life, but they
are prolific breeder of misery and profan-
ity. Doan's Ointment gives instant relief.
even in the worst cases of this and other ex-
asperating diseases of the skin.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19
WHAT TO DO.

There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy
fulfills every wish III relieving pain in
the back, kidneys, liver bladder and
every part of the urinary passages 1t
corrects inability to hold urine and
scalding pain in passing it, or bad effects
following use of liquor, wine or beer,
and overcomes that unpleasant necessity
of being compelled to get up many times
during the night TO urinate The mild
and the extraordinary effect of Swamp
Root is soon realized 1t stands the
highest for its wonderful cures of the
most distressing cases. If you need a
medicine you should have the best Sold
by druggists, price fifty cents and one
dollar. For sample bottle and pam
phlet, both sent free by mail, mention
ALMA RECORD and send your full post
office address to DR.. Kilmer q Co.
Binghamton, n. Y. The proprietors of
this paper guarantee the genuineness of
this offer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19
DEFINITION OF FAD.
New York Schoolgirls Find Terse and
Expressive Phrase.

So many fads are engaging the atten
tion Of women, especially young women
that the subject was brought up for al
hours informal talk in fashionable
school for girls in this city few days ago
TO start the discussion teacher read from
a dictionary the following definition oil
the word:
"Fad-A trivial fancy adopted and pur.
sued for time with irrational zeal Il mat
ter of no Importance, a whim crochet, q
temporary hobby"
Now let us see If we cannot find a
more terse and expressive definition" said
the teacher. Il would like 70 hear sug.
gestion from each pupil"
One OF the oldest members Of the senior
class replied very promptly, ITO be busy
with triles ="
THAT is very good, but it is a dictionary
definition" commented the teacher. II
want original ideas"
How will this dos" exclaimed the star
essayist of the school: "P-a-d-'Frivolous
and deciduous ," "Or Pooling and dab
bling, cried fippant pupil.
All of the girls theroupon took up the
cue and began forming phrases out of the
three letters which constitute the word un
der consideration. Forcing diversion"
was hailed as very appropriate definition
"Fanciful and dainty was rejected as be-
ing inadequate and Females all daft"
was spurned for obvious reasons. "Foibles
every day was about to be adopted as the
best suggestion, when quiet pupil, who
had been busy with her pencil and tablet,
said, Here is one that is still shorter, For
a day
With one voice tho girls exclaimed,
That's itp' And For day was unani-
mously adopted as the most terse and ex-
pressive definition OF TAD New York
Times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19
Athletic reat. on the Moon.

Did you ever get 10 thinking that you
would enjoy sudden Translation from
the earth Ia the moon? II you have, did
you ever figure on me wonderful feats Of
muscular strength with which you could
astonish our lumirary nCighbors, provid.
Ing gravitation would have no more effect
accordingly there than here.
Let us figure; The moon only weighs
one-eighteth part as much rs the earth.
Gravitation must, therefore, be correspond
ingly less If. therefore, man weighed
140 pounds on this earth, he would weigh
but fraction over 20 pounds according to
the scales used on the moon. II, however.
his muscles and frame rcpIained the same
as they were before being transferred to
our silvery sister world, he could aston
ish the natives" with his astounding ath-
letio and muscular feats He would be
able 10 shoulder an elephant Of the regula.
ton size and 10 yank small mountain
out by the roots The buoyancy of his
body would be so great that athletic feats
would be easily accomplished. He could
run a mile in something less than two sec
onds, or could by "A single bound leap over
wall "a feet high without greater exer-
tion than would be required here in clear
ing one only Q feet In height st. Louis
Republic.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19
How the Devil Made the Hills.

The existence of hills and mountains Is
accounted for in legendary lore in this
wise: When the Lord was about TO fashion
the face of the earth he ordered the devil
to dive into the watery depths and bring
up his hands full of the earth he might
find at the bottom. The devil obcyed, but
when he filled his hands no filed his mouth
also. The Lord took the soil and sprinAled
1t around, and the earth appeared, but was
perfectly fat The devil, who still had his
mouth full OF earth, looked on for soma
time in silence AT last he tried to speak,
but choked and fed in terror. After him
followed the two demons, thunder and
lightning, and so he rushed about over the
face of the earth, splitting earth as he went,
each portion of the earth forming itself
into hill. Wherever DE took violent fit
of coughing and splitting sky cleaying
MOUNTAINS leaped into view st. Louis
Reutlblic
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19

Governor Pingree has issued a proc
iamation TO the people of Michigan
urging upon them to uphold with their
votes at the coming spring election the
proposed amendment to raise the attor-
ney generals salary from $4,000 to
thirty-fve hundred. In plain and for
chile manner, he points out the needs
for this change.
The business Of it seems hardly open
to question. We cannot ask a good
attorney to give up his practice and
move to Lansing unless we pay him for
il i'm good coin The hiring of outside
attorneys to preform the work he is
elected to do is expensive and waste of
funds. Let us then, as Governor Pin
gree has urged, in the interest of good
government, in the interest of economy
and as people determined to defend and
protect our rights, vote yes on the
proposition to amend the constitution
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19
Superintendent of Public Instruction.

No Better Selection can be Made.
BENTON HARBoR COLLEGE, Feb. IL, 1897.
To Whom it Concerns 1t was my
pleasure during the summer of '93 to
conduct State Teachers Institute for
Gratiot county at Ithaca. During this
time l had the fullest opportunity to
examine the work of the County Com
missioner, Mr.. 0. G.. Tuttle. l am i'm
pressed by the thorough going sympa-
thy that evidently exists between him
and his teachers, and by his intelligent
grasp of the duties of his Office and his
evident ability to discharge them. In
my opinion no better selection for this
important office can be made than that
of Prof 0. G. futile.
G.. j. EDGCUMBE, A. NJ, Phi. d.
President of Benton Harbor College.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19
CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY.
| The Venerable Building That Marks the
Birthplace of Christ.


We return in time to see the procession
of bishops, priests and people that Is form
Ing in the square in front of the church.
Each is dressed in his most gorgeous robes
Turkish soldiers line both sides Of the
street TO keep the way open for the process
sion TO pass. The Latin patriarch of Je-
susalem has just arrived. The procession
Of priests, carrying banners and immense
candles, meets him, then turns, and all go
into the Latin chapel through the main
entrance. Following, we are surprised to
find the main entrance so small. 1t can
admit hut one at time. and that one
must stoop to enter From the masonry
1t can be seen that the entrance was once
much larger. The reason for the change
was that the Mohammedans at one time
did all In their power TO injure and annoy
the Christians, and even used TO ride on
horseback into the very church The door,
therefore, was made small to protect the
church from this sacrilege.
Once inside, we see we are in very an
cient structure Part Of the masonry dates
from the time Of Constantine, who built q
magnificent basilica on this site about the
year $50 Of our era. All we can see of the
oldest work, however probably dates from
not later than Justinian's time, about $50
A. ID. In any case, the church Is veneer
able building, and it has witnessed some
stirring scenes. In It Baldwin the cru
sader was crowned king of Jerusalem. 1t
has been repaired number Of times, and
once, when IL needed a new roof, King
Edward " Of England gave the lead to
make one. This was about the year 1882.
The lead roof did good service for about
500 years, and might have lasted much
longer had not the Mohammedans melted
1t up TO make bullets. However, another
roof was soon provided.
Inside the building consists of n nave
and double aisles The aisles are separated
by two rows of columns made of red lime
stone. These columns have plain bases
and are surmounted by Corinthan capt
tails They are 10 feet high, and at the top
of each a cross is engraved The church is
now owned by the Latin, Greek and Ar
menian Christians. Edwin 5. Wallace in
ST Nicholas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19
Baked Chops.

When your fire is not In proper condition
for broiling chops, they will be found to
be equally good II Dreaded and baked In q
hot oven. Use loin or rib chops take out
the bones, roll them In us compact form as
possible and lay in deep pan, with some
of the fat trimmed from them under each
one Make a dressing from fine stale bread
crumbs, season with salt and plenty Of
white and red pepper, moisten with melted
butter and n beaten egg. Spread smoothly
over the chops and bake until they are
easily pierced with fork and brown on
the top Now York Post.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19

1t is all important that republicans
township elections that are near at
hand. For number Of years the repub-
licans have had a majority of the board
This year there is strong combination
against us. It's anything to beat Grant
Principle is of no account. One thought
pervades the three -ringed aggregation
democratic populist-union-silyer-party
-afraid-of- its-Own-name combination
and that is "spoils. Such an unholy
alliance should arouse every drop OF
patriotic blood to action. Every repub-
lican and every patriot who has the good
of his country at heart should put on
the war paint See that the best men
only are nominated, and then go to
work and see that they are elected
Bury all personal and local hatchets
Go to work and show what deter
mined fight will do.
A state election, too comes at the
time of the township election. The
republicans have put up good man,
O. G.. futile, for school commissioner.
See TO it that he is elected. On the
state ticket will be the name of Chas
d. Long for associate justice. No man
will be ashamed of casting his vote for
that able jurist and brave defender of
his country. Let every man do his
dutv
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19
Brief, but Right to the Point.

President McKinleys first message TO
congress is a very brief one, yet very
complete one. 1t is a comprehensive
review of the business record of the
government for the last few years and
of the bad business situation OF the
country resulting from bad legislation,
1t deals exclusively with the tariff and
revenue, the supreme question of the
hour, and makes very clear the absolute
necessity of an early revision of the
tariff to increase the revenue, prevent
deficits, encourage home industry and
protect the home market.
1t would be difficult to lay before the
country a more intelligent review of the
causes that have produced the evil
effects, which all men have felt, than
President Mckinley has done in his
brief message. The one thing to which
the steadily growing deficits, the several
bond issues and the large increase of the
public debt, are due, is the tariff policy
of the last administration, or of the
party that went out of power on the 4th
day of March, 1897 To the same thing
is due the industrial and business stag
nation of the country
Having unerringly pointed out the
results from causes which could have
produced no other and having done
this by simply reciting the history of
the last administration relative to the
financial management of the govern
ment, President Mckinley comes to the
only logical conclusion possible when he
says the tariff must be revised on pro-
lection lines and to provide revenue to
meet the expenditures of the govern
ment.
The message is a dignifed, plain
statement of facts, made very impress
sive by the presidents clear conception
of what has been the one prime cause of
the country's long period of business
prostration, and by his clear conviction
of the one thing needed to restore bust
ness prosperity Journal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19
Should be Reelected
LANSING, MICH, Feb. 8, 49,

LANSING, Mich, Feb. 8, 1897.
Mr.. O. +. Pike, Perrinton, Mich.
Dear Sir:-I have counted Commits
sioner o. G.. Tuttle of Gratiot county
one of the most sensible, enthusiastic
vigorous, hard working commissioner:
i'll the state. He has devoted heart and
brain, time and energy to the educa
tional interests of his county. If good
work counts for anything, Mr.. futile
should have no trouble in securing
another term. II. II. PATTENGILL.
Ex-Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton J
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19
Worry Satisfactory.
LANSING, MICH, Feb. 2 1897.

LANSING, MICH, Feb. 2 1897.
Mr.. @. +. Pike, Perrinton, Mich.
Dear Sir Il am glad to certify that
from the standpoint of the State Super
intendent, the work of Mr.. O. G.. Tuttlt
as commissioner of the schools of Gratiot
county has been very satisfactory. He
is good letter writer, is prompt in the
making of his reports, and responds
cheerfully to the requests made by the
head of this department.
Very sincerely yours,
JAMES K. HAMMOND.
Sunarintapdent of public Instruction
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common water glass
with urine and let it stand twenty four
hours sediment or settling indicates a
diseased condition of the kidneys. When
urine stains linen ii is positive evidence
of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire
to urinate or pain in the back is also con-
vincing proof that the kidneys and blad.
der are out of order.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19
Have You a Cold2

If so, then, instead of taking so much
auinine and other strong medicines,
take pleasant and mild stomach and
bowel remedy, which will cleanse the
system, and you will be surprised how
quickly the cold will leave you. DIR.
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin will do this
better than any other. Trial size loo
90 doses lOc), larger sizes 5Oc and 81 90,
at y. s. Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19
Republican Caucus

The Republicans of the township Of
Sumner will meet in caucus in the
village of Sumner of said township, on
the 9th day of March, A. D., 1897, at
two o'clock p. m, for the purpose of
nominating candidates for the several
townships offices for the ensuing year,
and for the transacting of such other
business as may come before said eau
Gus. BY ORDER OF Con-.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19

Judge Long is recognized as one of
the states ablest jurists and most
learned men. His decisions are pointed,
intelligent and always based upon rare
good sense.-Grand Rapids Herald.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19

The Republicans of Arcadia township
will in caucus at the Angel build
ing, Alma, Friday, March 26th, 1897, at
? 80 standard time. For the purpose of
putting in nomination township
ticket, and TO transact such other bust
ness as may come before the caucus.
By ORDER OF Com.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19

Judge Long has made an able, hon
est, upright and efficient Judge, and by
his judicial fairness he has won place
for himself in the hearts of the people
irrespective of party.-The Valley News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19

Stop drugging yourself with quack
nOstrums or "c,ues." Get well-known
pharmaceutical remedy that will do the
work. Catarrh and Cold in the head
will not cause suffering if Ely's Cream
Balm is used. Druggist will supply l0c
trial size or soc full size. We mail it.
ELY BROS, % Warren ST., y. Y. City.
Rev. John Reid, .Jr., of Great Falls.
Mont, recommended Ely's Cream Balm
to me. | can emphasize his statement,
1T is a positive cure for catarrh if used
as directed. Rev. Francis w. Poole,
Pastor Central Pres. Church, Helena,
Mont.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19
Mrs. Maggie Myers.

Williamsport, Ind, writes. Il suf-
fered for months of severe stomach
troubles, caused by Indigestion and CON
stlpation. My troubles seemed almost
uncomfortable. | purchased bottle OF
DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin of Arm
strong and Swank and as soon as / had
taken its contents, | was like Il new
person, and | now feel better and weigh
more than have in years. Ii is sold
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19
A BIG OFFER
$50 Worth OF Fine Old Wine for
$500

The Speer y. }. Wine Coz of Pas-aic y j.,
is Offering "a case of l3 BOTTLES chOio" aud old
assortment of wine or $50 This offer, below
costs only 10 stand two or three months. and
tut one case u a family, AS it is % loss and is
only dOuC tO prove 10 the finest COnnOis7etT
the high character and richness of IN ST. choice
wines produced al PusspIt. y j. We h4ve
one of the circulars Htd Dis, OF the wines
offered with au particulars Every person
Wine Co, PASSING. n. I., may procure che
These wines are superb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19

Lieut.. Gov. Dunstan agrees with
Speaker Gordon that the work of the
present Legislature will end before June
/ next. Uncle Ben" Colvin is already
getting uneasy about his crops, and says
he will have to get leave of absence
about corn planting time to go home
and get the work started on his 300-acre
farm. He is fearful of being charged
with drawing pay that he didn't earn.
Were all getting more than we're
worth, he said, yesterday, land more
than the people can afford to pay with
oats at Ii cents bushel."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19
MORTGAGE TAX LAW.
Passed by Senate after a Warm
Fight.
LUCE TURNED DOWN..

LANSING, MICH, March ~.
(Special) About the first bill of i'm.
portance to come up before the house
this week was the bill to tax farm mort
cages. The opponents had arrayed
themselves in solid phalanx against the
measure, but all to no avail, The bill
passed with a vote of % to 10, Senator
Nudge of this district being among its
supporters. 1t is to be hoped that the
bill will become law, as it must surely
equalize the mortgage system in the
state.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19

A bill appropriating s22, 100000 for the
improvement and maintenance of the
Agricultural College passed the house
last Thursday, also one appropriating
SOC 100000 to the School for the Blind.
A scheme is ON foot to erect a central
lighting station to light all the govern
ment institutions in Lansing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19
COLD IN HEAD

Membrane Restores fhc ~,u-e- of ra.fr and
SmelL NO ocaiue No Mcr urv SO mIu uus
drug Full Size soc. Trial Sic l0. at dr11ai.ts
or by mail
ELY BRoT HERS 90 Warren 81. New York.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19

The attacks of Representatives Adams
and McGill of Grand Rapids, upon the
Edgar bill providing general incorpora-
ton act for trust companies i'll Michi-
gan, with capital stock of 5000 have
evidently killed the measure. Repre-.
sentative Edgar says he is not going to
call up the matter again unless those
who want it passed and who asked him
to introduce the bill will come here and
do some pushing for themselves. The
lawyers stood almost i'll solid phalanx
against the measure, evidently because
the companies would take away bust.
ness from the legal offices, as they have
done and are doing in Detroit and Grand
Rapids.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19
Ely 5 Cream BIN

1t j. quickly absorbed
Gives tclIcfai once
Opens Wd Cleauses Oh
Na-tl Passages
hllays Inflammation
Heals aud protect. tl
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19

Governor Pingree's appointment of
Cyrus G. Luce to the Office of member
of the Ionia Prison Board was rejected
in the Senate after hot debate. Luce
was pronounced silver man during the
campaign and worked against the Re
publican ticket, it is claimed, hence his
turn down.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-19
Republican Nomination.
Republican Caucus

For County School Commissioner
q. G.. FUTILE.
Evening bulletin., 1897-12-20
Christmas Presents
Christmas Gifts.

We have aimed ut all times to make
in fact what our place is in namc--"TIIE
GOLDEN RULE BAZAAR" }" and by fair
and liberal treatment merit the patron
our variety is UNENCELLED, and our
prices are JUST RIGHT ALL THE
TIME. During THIS week WE WILL
TAKE THE LEAD AND KEEP it in
Goods OF ALL KINDS Suitable for, Christ
mas PRESENTS, both in QUALITY and
IN PRICES. 1.-THE proof Of the Pud-
ding" etc.
Evening bulletin., 1897-12-20
j. M. WEBB,
LOVES
BAKERY
31e Fort Street.

will Roast your Pigs, Poultry
and Meats for Christmas and
New Year at a moderate charge,
and have them ready at any
hour agreed upon.
@ This saves you the
bother. Ring up Telephone
282. 787-6t