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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29
PECULIAR CHINESE CUSTOMS.
The Young Are buried with Few Fu-
neral Rites.


The customs of the Chinese In the
matter of death and burial are certain
ly peculiar Infants are buried sum-
marily without collins, and the young
are inferred with few rites, but the flu
nerals of the aged of both sexes are
elaborate In proportion TO the number
of the descendants and TO their wealth.
When n childless married man dies, his
widow may perform all the duties of
a son toward him, may remain in his
house, and may edopt children to rear
as his heirs, and as worshippers of the
family names. If his widow purposes
marrying again, young male relative
may, with the consent of senior men,
bers Of the clan, undertake the services
expected from a son, and may inherit
the estate of the deceased. When one
is about to die, he is removed from his
couch TO a bench, or to a mat on the
floor, because of belief that he who
dies in bed will carry the bedstead as
a burden into the other world. He Is
washed In new vessel, In warm water,
In which a bundle Of incense sticks Is
merged. After the washing the vessel
and the water are thrown away togeth-
er. He is then arrayed in a full suit
of new clothing, that he may appear
at his best. He breathes his last In
the main room before the largest door
In the house, that the departing soul
may easily find its way out into the
air. A sheet of spirit money Drown
paper having n patch Of gliding on one
surface) is laid over the upturned face,
because II is said that if the eyes are
left uncovered the corpse may count
the row Of tiles in the roof, and that
in such case the family should never
build more spacious domicile.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29
Miss Bell "Kodaks" the Gar.

Lillian Bell is now in Russia for the
Ladies Home Journal and one of her re-
cent achievements was to secure photo
graph of the Car with her own Gamer a.
This is most difficult to do in Russia,
where everyone with camera becomes q
suspect. But the Russian officers helped
this bright American girl. Miss Bell
will tell the story of her capture of the
Gear in the June journal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29
TWO SCHEMES.
For Catching the Money of the Unwary.

For Catching the Money OF the Unwary.
The following are two fakes which are
being practiced about the country at the
present time and fer which it would be
well for people to be on the watch.
Farmers are advised to inspect an ear of
corn which a swindler has devised for
the unwary The fellow is IA genius and
has invented an ear of corn of unusual
size. He calls on the farmer, exhibits
the big ear, says it's new kind and
will sell few kernels for a price about
as large as the ear Of corn. Now before
you purchase take the ear and inspect it
closely and you will discover that it is
constructed of parts of other ears glued
into one big ear.
The other is a soap fraud racket and
is carried out in this manner. Two men
come into country town, put up at a
hotel, hire two carriages and start out to
sell soap at 50 a box. AS a premium
they promise 40 yards of good carpet
with each box of soap-if the s. is paid
i'll advance, They make many sales
after which they leave town. The soap
delivered is said to be worth less than II
per box, but the purchasers wait for the
probably they'll continue 10
wait for some time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29

Thousands suffer from catarrh or cold
in head and have never tried the popu-
lar remedy. There is no longer any
excuse, as a 10 cent trial size of Ely's
Cream Balm can be had of your drug
gist or we mail it for 10 cents. Full size
so cents.
ELY BROS. So Warren St.,N,Y. City.
A friend advised me to try Ely's
Cream Balm and after using it six weeks
believe myself cured of catarrh. 1t is
a most valuable remedy.-Joseph Stew
ard 624 Grand Avenue, Brooklyn, y. y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29
EXCURSION TO TOLEDO.

On Sunday, May Sth, the Ann Arbor
railroad Will open the excursion season
with special train to Toledo, leaving
Alma at 6 :2l IN. Fare for the round
trip only $l25. Children under twelve
years Of age one half that amount. Re
turning train will leave Toledo at 30
p. m, giving nearly seven hours in the
city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29
MANY PeopIe CannotDrlnk

coffee at night. 1t spoils their sleep.
You can drink Grain-O when you please
and sleep like a top For Grain-O does
not stimulate; it nourishes, cheers and
feeds Yet it looks and tastes like the
best coffee For nervous persons, young
people and children Grain Q is the per-
feet drink. Made from pure grains
Get package from your grocer to-day
Try it in place of coffee - and 25c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29

Or. J. H. McLean's Strengthening
Cordial and Blood Purifier is admirably
adapted to make IA little health 90 a
long way Its curative power is large
ly attributable to its stimulating, nutri-
tive and tonic properties, by which the
energy of the system is recruited. 1t is
pleasant TO the taste, easily borne on the
stomach, and harmless under prolonged
use. Price soc and 81 a bottle. For
sale by B. ). WEBB.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29
SALE OF STATE TAX LANDS.
STATE OF MICHIG AN.
AUD TOR GEEERAL'S DEPARTMENT.
Lansing. April 4. 1898.

AUD TOR GEEERALS DEPARTMENT,
Lansing. April {, 1895. J
Notice Is hereby given that certain lands
situated Ia the county of GTatiOt bid of to the
state for taXes OF 1894. and previous years. and
described in statements which viii be forward.
ed 70 the Office of ne treasurer Of said county.
and may Dee seen st said Office previous TO the
day of sale, will be sold at public auction by
said treasurer at the county seat on the fret
Tuesday OF Nay next, AT the time aud place
designated for be annual tax sale, II not pre-
yiOusly r. q ocmcd or Cancelled according TO law.
said statements contain fun description of
each parcel of said ards
ROSCOE -. DIX,
Auditor General.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29

There is medicine whose proprietors
do not claim to have discovered some
unknown ingredient, or that il
is cure-all This honest Medicine
only claims TO cure certain diseases,
and that its ingredients are recognized
by the most skilled physicians as being
the best for Kidney and Bladder di-
seases. Ii is Foley's Kidney Cure.
BIVINS * RHODES
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29
METHODIST.

The topic of the pastors morning SER
mon at the M +. church will be "The
Source and Condition of power.
Monthly general classmeeting at 100
p. m.
Monthly meeting of the official board
at S p. IN. Monday in the pastor study.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29

Positively the best and cheapest apparatus the market Noe
shrubs plants and cattle keep off flies and the interior henneries This
appicao OF some to The antages apparent to the
its great saving OF material The saving days paris will
more effectively larger surface than the sprayer
than other and because the easily made
Of
First the detachable and instantly
opened
Third because the punger backed and by
coroon and Sixth payer
PETERS & REID.
ALMA, MICHIGAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29
Taken Up.

Came into my inclosure on Sunday
last, white pig about ten weeks old
Owner call, pay charges and take away.
WIN. THOMAS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29
AIIfa For SOC

Many people have been cured of Kid
ney diseases by taking a soc bottle of
Foley's Kidney Cure.
BIVINS * RHODES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29
Religious Notes.
ST. JOHNS CHURCH.

ST. JOHNS CHURCH.
5 S. Philip and James Day.
Holy Communion 1:30 a. IN.
Sunday School at 80 p m.
Evening service at 80. All are wei.
come.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29
A Reacop of Bone

To those afflicted with Kidney or
Bladder diseases is Foleys Kidney Cure.
BIvINS * RHODES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29
Glad Tidings TO Asthma Sufferers

OIdu IUITIks 10 NSlTITUd oUITtFtFS'
Foley's Honey and Tar gives quick
and positive relief in all cases.
BIVINs & RHODES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29
Club List

We offer the following in connection
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02

"Our customers say you manufacture
three of the best remedies on earth, y
said the mercantile firm Of Haas, Harris,
Brim Il McLain, of Dawson, Ga, in a
recent letter to the Chamberlain Medi.
cine Co. This is the universal verdict.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm is the finest
preparation in the world for rheuma-
tism, neuralgia, lame back, quinsey
sore throat, cuts, bruises, burns, scalds.
pains and swellings. A % cent bottle
OF this liniment in the house, will save a
great deal of suffering. Buy it at Hay
q JoHantgen's drug store.
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02
Trustees Sale.

VNvHERRAS, Mary f. Little and Thunas }.
w Little, of Rio Banco county, Colorado,
did, by thor certain deed Of uuat. hated A pril
IS. 1891. recorded In book IL page VI OF the
records of said county. convey to L. b. Wal
bridge, of the county of Rio Banco, state of
Colorado. as trustee, the following property
situate in the Town of Meckcr. tn Rio Blanco
county. Colorado, towit: Inc south iW tect
all the improvements to secure the payment
of their note for five hundred dollars $500.
payable to the order of Arthur Latham six
months after date, with interest at two per
cent per month from date until paid.
And. whereas. 1t is further provided that in
case of default in the payment or said note, or
interest thereon, it shall he lawful for the
trustee or in case of resignation or removal
from the etate Of Colorado, then the then act
ing sheriff of Rio Blanco county, Colorado. as
successor II, trust, 10 sell SAID premises and oil
right, title, interest and equity OF redemption
OF said Mary +. Little and Thomas j. Little,
their heirs and assigns at public auction st the
front door Of the court house in Rio Blanco
county Colorado, for the highest and best
price tho same will bring in cash. ton days
notice having been given Of time and place OF
sale.
Default having been made in the payment of
interest and the principal and the taxes due on
said premises, now therefore, ], l.. b. Wal
bridge trustee MS aforesaid, at the request Of
the legal holder of said note. and by virtue OF
the aut hority IN vested by the terms Of said
July, A. d. 1905. at the front door Of tho court
horfse in Meekor. Rio Banco county, Colorado,
ut the hour of 10 O'Clock a. M, sell the above
described proparty for the highest and best
''priss the same vim bring IN cash & At pnolice
isory nose. together With tns intareer duo
thereon, as we'll as the e1Pentet Of this trust.
Dated June 25. 1898.
L. B. wALbHIDGE. Trussse.
". r. RYAN, attorney 1ueSjyo
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02
MEEKER, COLO, SATURDAY JULY .. 1885,

teers are equipped with the Springfield.
The Krag- Jorgensen gun is OF much
smaller calibre than the Springfield but
will kill at much greater range. The
Springfield is supposed to do good
execution at range of one and one half
miles. The krag- Jorgensen gun is
manufactured at but one place and it
would take many months to supply our
whole army with them. The volunteers
seem to prefer the Springfield gun.
Either gun in the hands of our Yankee
boys will do effective work. 1t is pity
after such little game.
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02
To visitors

| To visitors:
Glad to see you always.
We are nnt afraid: not vet. ---
We know we are liable to be shot.
We don't know how we will feel until
we get hit.
We are liable to be sick.
We might be sick if we stay at home.
We are not dying to get into the hos
pital.
We may die after we get there.
Yes, if We have chance we shall
shoot.
Would we kill Spaniard? Ask
Dewey.
We don't know whether we shall be
glad when it's all over. Most likely.
We are sorry we are going to leave
our wives and children and our sweet
hearts.
II you are our wives and sweethearts
please do not weep and make scene in
camp. We went through that at the
house. Besides. it unnerves the boys In
the other tent.
If you are our sweethearts You know
what to do, but be careful. The officer
Of the day may be bachelor.
The tent leaks when there is rain.
We have had some leaks.
Yes, it is cold here when it rains.
Are we warm enough at nightsP
Not as warm as we expect to be. U
We are fond of war pictures. Those
that represent us as facing bursting
shells and walking over the remains Of
our comrades and dead horses, and that
have vultures in the air, are especially
fascinating to young soldier in camp.
II you have tears to shed please notify
the guard so that he may show you
where the shed is.
Always glad to see you.
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02
The Issue.

There is but Une issue upon which the
country is divided by straight line,
and that issue is between gold mono
metailfsm and bimetallism. The Re-
pdblican party and Cleveland Democ-
racy stand for gold monometallism and
English financial rule. All other parties
are on the other side of that line. Why
not lay aside other issues, however I'M
portant, which cannot succeed until the
main issue is decided.
There are many phases Of the war
about which people will divide, but all
questions with regard to the war are
rapidly changing and giving place to
other questions as the war progresses.
Oregon was diverted BY good wheat
crops. high-prtced wheat, Klondiks
trade, the war fever, and an abundant
corruption fund distributed by the gold
ties. Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska,
and other states are perfectipg the
union of all parties opposed to gold.
standard contraction. The Populist
national committee which met at Omaha
last week could not be diverted from
the main object tor which all reform
parties must contend or cease to exist.
The few who insisted upon hostile
action against all other silver men
except themselves may flock by them
selves, but if they remain out Of the
grand army of reform in 1900 they will
be mere stragglers,
We are sorry that any one who is en-
gagged in the couse of the restoration Of
silver and an honest volume of money
should be turned aside for one moment
on account of collateral issues. We are
glad to read over our exchanges and
find that although the war attracted
the attention of the people for the last
two months it will not divide them in
the great campaign of 1sOO.-Silver
Knight Watchman.
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02

Pueblo's Opinion says that 'half the
money now being spent upon the Fourth
OF July celebration would, if spent In
boring for oil or gas, do the town q
thousand times more good. But the
people must be humbugged and show
their patriotism" Pueblo is not the
only town where its citizens show
patriotism"
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT

GLENwooD SPRINGS, Colo, MAY 20, 1898.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his In
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Judge Of the County Court Of Rio BlancO
county, at Meeker, Colorado, on July g, 1898, at
fOo'olOck q. m. viz:
? William J. johnson, of Rsngely, Colo, on
his p 9 No H06, Ute. for the n y Sc y and
Sc y sE SEQ 90, TIP 8, and Lot Sec !, TIP s
8, R 10G W 9th p N.
Tie names the following witnesses to prove
hts cont!nuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of, SAID hand, W. glf
Jasper Baiiey. ]. ". Nation, Thoma. Cox and
J. ". Rector, III Of RanRely. Colorado.
my2sjy2 J. B. PHu1PPI, Register.
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02

To say that man was bond holder
has been generally recognized as only
another way of saying that he was rich.
Now that $50 will make a bOnd-holder
the old understanding of the word must
be changed
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02

We notice that the price of wheat
tumbled before Joe" Letter did. al.
though the bank account of Joe's dad
is something like S5,0OO,OO0 shy, as a
result of the boys dash in the wheat
pit, neither of them are doing the hat
passing act.
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02

Hawaiian annexation is now up to
the senate, and as soon as vote can
be had 1t will be passed on to the presi-
dent. Public sentiment is so strongly
in favor Of annexation that its sena-
torial opponents will withdraw their
filibustering tactics to prevent vote.
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02

Nations, like individuals, are not
allowed to sell what they do not own.
Spain has not owned the Philippines
since the battle of Manila bay.
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02

The war has not affected the Arctic
exploration business. Lieut.. Peary will
make another start about July l.
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02
G. o. Taylor ani.l,es. thoroughly who,..on,

Don't forget Hugus Il Co.'S inventory
clearance sale. There are big bargains
all along the line, particularly in season
able goods, and YOU will find it to your
interest to investigate.
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02

An irreverent cuss, who refuses to
accept Chauncey NJ. Depew as the
whole thing, suggests that his London
and Paris interviews was case of
Chauncey sober and Chauncey drunk.
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02

Unless we miss are guess, the ex-
perience of the war correspondents in
forcing their imaginatiOns is likely to
result in adding numerous recruits to
the army.
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02

Gen. Shafter is known to his army
associates as Bull" but the Spaniards
have discovered that it is several times
more dangerous than bull-ighting to
tackle him,
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02

To Judge by the fighting the Spanish
have so far done, Spain would be fully
justified in pleading the baby act and
asking to have a guardian appointed to
save her from further whipping.
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02

The United States desires the friend.
ship and good will of all nations, but il
will never allow itself to be dictated tc
by any nation, or combination of ma
tions.
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02

II Emperor William is hunting for
trouble, he can easily find it by tread
ing on the tail OF Uncle Sans coat.
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02

II we could possibly be frightened,
the yellow journals might do it by the
news they print, that isn't true, about
the awful things that Spain is preparing
to do to US.
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02

For the first time since 1S4G we
have armies on foreign soil-one at
Santiago, Cuba, and one in the Philip
pines, both engaged in victorious fight
ing
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02

The Spnniards are not the first people
to find out that trickery isn't as effect
ive III War rs # fs I'm diplomacy.
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02

Fitz. Lee was more talked about as
consul general than he has been since
he became major general.
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02

1t may not be generally known that
our regular army is equipped with the
krag Jorgepsen rifle while the vo!un-
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02
Rules for Camp Wcepers.

On the flap of a tent of company in
one Of the military camps near New
York is pinned card on which is writ
ten:
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02
R:|!d[|1|!4||!|II|
Say
Burlington"

Say
Burlington"
When the ticket agent asks you what
railroad east Of Denver you want your
ticket to read over.
The Burlington is the shortest line
from Denver to Omaha, Chicago, St.
Louis and everywhere east of those
cities.
1t is the only line out of Denver run
ming two fast trains daily to Omaha
and Chicago. They leave at 9:3O a. m.
and $50 p. m.
Tickets at Offices of connecting lines.
G. w. VALLERY, Gen'l Agt.,
1890 t7th st., Denver.
For folders, ETC., apply to w. E. Saltinarsh,
Local Agent D. & II. G. r. X.
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02

G o. Taylor wh.ssies lead the lis. for p~!s.
The Meeker herald., 1898-07-02

For folders, ETC., apply TO w. E. Saltnarsh,
Local Agent d. & r. g. X. X.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-05-18
OBITUARY..



Elijah circuit died at the home of his
son, Albert C.Orcutt, of az CIarkson street
Dorchester, Mass, on April 30, aged
eighty-four years and nine months. Mr..
circuit was born in Holden in 1873 He was
manufacturer of boxes and prominent
citizen of Ellsworth, for several years. He
moved to Boston about twenty-five years
ago, and engaged in the furniture bust
ness on Washington street. He gave up
business fifteen years since.
In the years of his strength Mr.. Or
cult lived an active, useful life. He died
peaceful and almost painless death. He
was greatly esteemed and beloved by a
large circle of relatives and friends. He
always loved little children, and among
the many beautiful floral offerings at his
funeral was one given by the children of
the neighborhood to show how they
loved him in return. The burial was at
Athol, Mass.
Mr.. circuit leaves widow, three sons
and one daughter. Miss Clara Lane Mrs.
J. K. Murray, Of Winthrop, the prima
donna, now with the Boston Lyric COM
pany now at the Grand Opera house, is
a granddaughter Of Mr.. Orcutt, and his
son, Albert c. circuit, is with the Dem
man Thompson company.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-05-18
W AR NEWS.

In this column from week to week during the
continuance of the war, THE AMERICAN will
print the important facts and events of each
dav of the preceding week. We shall endeavor
to separate the wheat from the chaff-fact from
rumor-to the end that readers of THE AMERI'
CAN will be correctly Informed of the progress
of events. We will give no space here to I'M
authenticated rumors and unofficial reports
from Washington, and will relieve the news OF
all sensational features and Inaccuracies which
are inseparabe from daily press reports and
news bulletins. We will tell the plain, uuvar-
nished tale, that the flies of TIE AMERICAN
may afford a fairly correct history of the war.
This, we believe. ia the proper province of the
weekly paper at this time, aud in following this
plan THE AMERICAN hopes to he more widely
appreciated than though 1t attempted a weak
imitation of the daily press, publishing nnsatis
factory and untrustworthy news bulletins, only
to contradict them in a later issue. On Wednes-
days, however we will print the most reliable
news bulletins received up to he hour of going
to press, but this will be entirely apart from
this column. and correct summary of the pres
ent Wednesdays happenings will appear next
week.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-05-18
BORN

BRiDGEs-At Verona, May 2, to Mr. and Mrs
ID Bridges. son.
BUNKER-At Sullivan, May It, to Mr. and Mrs
u IL Bunker, daughter.
BRAGDON-At Franklin, May -, to Mr. and
Mrs l. Bragdon, a daughter.
CUNNlNGIIAM-At Surry, May 8, to Mr. aud
Mrs Herbert Cunningham, a daughter,
COLEW ELL-At Prospect IIarbor May 10, to
Mr. and Mrs George W Colewel, n son.
DONALDSON-At fremont, May ID, to Mr. and
Mrs William r Donaldson, a son.
GRAY-At Brooksville, May J, to Mr. and Mrs
Arthur Gray, daughter
GRAY-At Brooksvlle May g. to Mr. and Mrs
Leonard Gray, a son.
GROSS-At stonington, May 10, to Mr. and Mrs
John Gross, son.
HASkELl.-At Surry, May s, to Mr. and Mrs
Lyman Haskell, "A daughter.
kANE-At surry, May /, to Mr. and Mrs Leslie
Kane, a daughter.
NOfEs-At stonington, May 3, to MIR and Mrs
ID Noyes II son.
OLINER-At Surry, May 9, to Mr. and Mrs
John Oliver a daughter.
RANklNS-At Surry, May s, to Mr. and Mrs
Alfred Rankins, Il daughter
RlCllARDsON-At Stoniugton, May 49, to Mr.
and Mrs Winsow II Richardson, Il daughter.
REED-At West fremont, May j. to MIR and
Mrs Nathan a Reed, twin daug hler-.
lIL-At West fremont, May 8, to Mr. and
Mrs Lorin Rumill daughter.