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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-02

Saving wood, working in his garden,
walking three times day TO and from his
place OF business form cart Of tie
daily routine OF Edwin r. / FIFE, Pest
master OF Middlefield Centre, n. Y. lie
Is past his seventeen birthday.
Nearly fifty years a blacksmith; thirty
two year justice Of the Peace; three years
town clerk, then postmaster; forty-six years
a resident OF the town ne row lives in
these are the bare outlines of a useful lie.
Mr.. Trips career Is a type. his story
will be read with heartfelt sympathy BY
thousands. His hearty endorsement of Dr..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People viii
be echovd BY tens of thousands.
He said:
an March, 1922, was attacked by
what ! afterwards learned was looomotor
ataxia.
1.-TWO skillfM doctors did everything
they could for me. steadily Became
worse. Was unable to dress myself.
Later could rot move even about the
room, but was carried in my chair.
Il gave up hope. The doctors gave me
no encouragement. did not expect 10 live
very long. was more helpless than
baby. sank lower and lower.
IN June the tide turned From the
lowest ebb, it began to set toward health
and vigor.
"The turning point was newspaper
article.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-02
HIS LAST RIDE.
Bu, II Was TO the Potters' Field, Not IL g
Poor House.

Poor House
BAbcock, tramp by occupation, no
home. no friends, no money, arm and
hands frozen, and nearly frozen TO
death-This wss the sigft that greeted
/. l.. Every's bus driver on the road
to Alma Monday night He was in the
hands of two strangers in broken
down wagon. These men told the
driver to carry him To DR. Wheeler VIII
whom they had made arrangements TO
care for him, as he was n mason.
When DIR. Wheeler was found he said
no arrangements had been made and
that tho man II al better be taken to
the county p Dor farm and directed the
driver TO take him to the farmers home
until such could b. done. FMS WAS
done, the man gwen IA couple Of square
meals while the authorities were being
hunted up. and finally Supervisor Joe
Marks, under the direction of Mr.. L.
A. Elv of the poor commission, ordered
him taken to Ithaca. MIR. Every and
his man were assisting him into the bus
for this purpose, when death removed
all necessity for further effort and
there was one less bundle of troubles
IN this world.
Benjamin Franklin Babcock
parents must have had rosy dreams
over the young life they we're grading,
must have had many daring hopes,
since they challenged comparison so
boldly for the boy they were TO send in.
to the world. by giving him the name
of the great wit, statesman, and phil
osopher. Perhaps they fondly imag-
ned that his life might possibly be liv-
ed among the celebrities of the land.
What good thing it is we cannot
see in the future! Squalor, misery, pow
erty, vagrancy and a Migrants death
wouldhave been the black cloud hang.
ing over his child's cradle, instead of
the flcece-formed and golden lined
clouds made rosy in the sunrise OF q
parents youngest love.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-02

In the Christmas number of the
American Monthly Review of Riy.ews
some Of the most noteworthy OF me
famous paintings of the life OF Cnrst
by j. James 1Is'o; are reproduced.
Clifton Huby Levy "riIcs on Tisso,' 5
life and method in painting and Etncst
Knaufft contributes a criticism "t me
portraits from IN artists point Of view.
TIE collection Is now on exhibition in
New York and will b1 shown in several
of the leading American cities before
Mr.. Tissot returns % France. # is be
yond question the most important ser
les of representations OF Christ IN dc
in moder times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-02

the month, OF the political, the
economic, and literary happenings
witch are Of value to intelligent
inca and women. The Editor's
Progress c. the World" ;e..s sue-
einetly an illustrated story of the
month. The Leading Articles"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-02
ST. LOUIS.

r. w Bar was IN luaca aud \ m .
Mo- day
II lowed smith is visiting friends in
TIM siN.
WIZ D,yld,on of Alma dt husinr,-
in tn ci'y NJ 'nday.
DR.. A II. Olmstcsd spent las week
in Detroit ON business.
Mrs, James Scott of Mino Is visiting
her sister, Mrs. S. j. Scott.
NJ. J. Claggert a. Co. are in the mar
ket for ali kinds If timber.
Corporal Harry Johnson visited from
Friday To Monday in Bay City.
Bert McCarty took a load of hunters
north into Clare county Friday.
A. +. Crawford and wife were the
guests of the Park Monday night.
The Harrington House bath rooms
are now open to all corners, Frank
Maynard in charge.
Mr.. and Mrs w. e.. Rowland and
five sons are home from their extended
visit To Rome. N. Y.
A. l.. Mann of Stanton entered Yer
ringtons college Monday AS So ChaS.
Miller of Traverse city both being last
years students.
S. Cooley aud j. II. Bromley return
ed from timber looking trip in the
northern part of the lower peninsula
Sunday night.
James Stafford was near Brecken-
ridge Monday and Tuesday hunting
quail. He reports As as the result of
his prowess Monday.
According to special to the Free
Press from Flushing Rev. f. II. Shanks
has returned to his church and explained
everything TO the satisfaction of his
congregation.
F. Pequegnat has put an Odds gas
engine and dynamo in his jewellery
store and now has his own light, and
very fine one. Many OF our business
men are talking Of following Mr.. P's
example.
Red eyed defeat met the picked up
foot ball team that went TO Ithaca FRI
day to represent the High School team.
While there was not mnch merit Ia the
team, the treatment received at the
hands Of the Ithaca people was any
thing but courteous, and any Ithaca
team that may come here hereafter
cannot complain whatever treatment
they may receive.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-02
Ayers Cherry PectOral

is the standard family remedy
of the world for colds, coughs
and lung diseases. 1t is not
palliative, and is not therefore
put up in small cheap bottles.
1t is put up in large bottles
for the household. They cost
more but cure more.
Fads come and go but no
theory or fad can overthrow
the fact, that the greatest cure
for all colds, coughs and throat
and lung diseases, is Ayers
Cherry Pectoral.
so Years of Cures.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-02
ACCEPT IL
BUT ACCEPTANCE WIZ ar UND 1R
PROT
NO BREAK IS EXPECTED.
s enish Credit Says u, 3. All Aloug
Intended o Take Philippines
ana Wlll DO It.

Paris. Nov. 81 Senior Moniero Rios,
pre- ,ident of the Spanish pence commits
ion. i, this evening whiting for the
reply from the Spanish government,
and unless there is SOME change IN the
situation before noon tomorrow, the
reply will bc in acceptance under pro
test. of the American Otf,r OF $40 900,
600 for The Philippines.
Even up to !ate this evening tele-
grams have been exchanged by the
Paris commission and Madrid, but all
the Americans in II position 10 speak
with authority. are convinced that the
foregoing outlines the Spanish reply.
Senior Abalzuza expressed the opinion
this evening that there would be M
break i'm the work Of the commissions.
Marquis De ComillaS, who is the lar
% 81 individual creditor of Spain, and
has been here from the outset in behalf
of the numerous important enterprises
of which he is the head, also indicated
this evening that Spain had made mp
her mind to yield He is in very close
touch with the Spanish commissioners.
Nothing that We have done hear,
said the Marquis, has made any
impression upon the minds of the
American commissioners. From the
very first their intention was to take
the Philippines, and they have never
wavered."
sULU GROUP EMBRACED.
There is no truth in the report, ca
bled here from Washington. that in the
last American memorandum "A demand
for the Sulu group had been added to
the previous American demand. The
original American claim was upon ter
ritory within the lines longltudinally
defined. Ii embraced the so.called
Snlu group. There has been no
change since the first demand, and,
according to the statement OF one OF
the American commissioners, there
will be no modification of H.
Madrid, Nov. 27-rhe cabinet has
agreed on ;he Instructions to Senior
Rios, president of the Spanish peace
commission, for tomorrows joint SEES
sion at Pari,. at winch the treaty will
be signed.
Fl Impartial exhorrS the government
to refuse with dignity the ld"mnty
America offers, and I" protest against
Americas appeal To- force with respect
u the Philippines
f. Correo denies IN" reports that "u
instruction has broken ont in the SUN
islands.
A red book dealing with the peace
negotiations is being prepared.
There is "a good deal of comment up
on dispatch from GIbralter announ'
cling the arrival there, during this
month, of $50 new model cannon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-02

Gas TORIA
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-02

Wien Stephen Ccauc wrote The
Red b ,dge Of Courage he Ia never
been in n lirld OF battle and knew moth
ing OF military AT ms. His work tx
cited great admiration. But later on
he went to Cuba and WAS in front 81
San Juan Hill, and in the December
Cosmopolitan we have another story
this time from 4 real field of htttlr. 81 .
titled "rhr Woot of Tnlu Red lnrctdS -
II will -. interes IN f. Tn - whr
are familiar with his previous work 80
comp ar the the imaginary an
the real.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-02
An Old M ans
Last Hope.

Ahaar helpless a 6aly BY a djeodfH He'zons dis
he rcaa II case like his o5rR, and had enough
.taah IL /o1o71 tie example ii set him. Mae ne is
himself example Ia others aChO suffering /I0m
dlS0ydyS Qf tie ney5onS system.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-02

10 theory Of germs 10 chill
Affections budding blisses;
when ardent lovers took their I'LL,
No microbes on their kisses.
How happy they were not to know
The germ fad years ago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-02
LODGES.

4 LIMA LODGE F.SA M.-Recplar meetings
"A on saturday Oh or before all moon
" KELLY, W. NJ
VI. POLLAsKT, Sec'y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-02
LEADER

Women love clear, healthy COM
pleXion. Pure blood makes IT. Bur
dock Blood B!lters MAKES pure blood.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-02

sr'rr or. ONO, Cry OF TOLEDO, ..
Lucas COUNTY.
Ir'TK j. CHENEY makes oath that he IL the
senior partner OF the firm of L. j. CHESgY&Co. d,
doing business in the City of Toledo, County
and state aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the Irsse of HALL CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in nv
presence, this 9th day OF December, A. ID. 1896.
SEAL. A. w. GLEASON,
~ Notary Public
Hall g Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system. Send for testimonials, free.
F. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, o.
ca Sold by Druggists. 75c.
The Advocate and news., 1898-03-02

G. G.. Clemens thinks that reform
forces should not limit their fight this
year to the silver question, He says that
Socialists will not be satisfied with such
a platform. Speaking Of the matter he
said:
',The Socialists in the State, and they
compose a respectable portion of the
Populist party, will not take free silver
as the dominant issue. While there will
be Socialist ticket in any event in the
next election to count the Socialist vote
Of the State, 1t will not be an independent.
one unless the fusion forces set up free
silver as the principal issue. In that
event the ticket will be independent, and
while our forces are not strong enough
as yet to elect ticket, they are growing
right along, and by the next election our
The Advocate and news., 1898-03-02
Pension Office Changes.

Cy Leland has relieved John Branner,
one of the old force of pension office
clerks, and appointed Charles S. Martin,
Of Salina, in his place. Martin is COM
paratively young man but he is rated
as an old soldier. He was at one time
reading clerk of the United States Senate
and has frequently served in that ca
pacity in the Kansas Legislature. Oliver
Wilkerson, a son of ex-Sheriff Wilkerson,
who is employed in the Office, has been
transferred to Washington, and w. A.
Evans, clerk in the department in the
latter city, has been sent here to take
his place.
The Advocate and news., 1898-03-02
Senator OOrbett Unseated.

The Senate, by vote of so to 10, de-
clared the seat of Senator Corbett, of
Oregon, to be vacant. The Legislature
met in joint session but remained in
deadlock during the entire session and
no Senator was elected. After the Legis-
lature adjourned the Governor appointed
Corbett. The Senate now unseats him
on the ground that vacancy which re-
suits from the failure of the Legislature
to elect a successor to Senator, whose
term has expired, cannot be filled by ap-
pointment by the Governor. Senator
Harris voted to unseat him while SEN
ators Baker and Hanna voted to retain
him.
The Advocate and news., 1898-03-02
ON A BUSINESS BASIS.
The United WOrAmen Make Radical Changes
in Their System Of Insurance.

IN Ther system OF Insurance,
the grand lodge of the A. o. U. w.
convened at Wichita last week. 1t was
an unusually large gathering, as the
membership was thoroughly interested
in the proposed change in the method
of levyng assessments. The fight began
at once when the delegates arrived.
Hardly had the addresses of welcome
been delivered when the matter was
brought up. Under the present assess
ment plan every member pays exactly
the same amount to carry his insurance
no matter whether he Is 90 years or 25.
The insurance is cheap for the older
members and dear for the younger,
which naturally results in the failure
to secure a reasonable portion of the
young men who are so necessary to keep
any such order alive. The new classified
plan places each member on a basis
whereby he pays in sufficient to carry
his risk. He Is re-rated and the as
sessments increased in size as he grows
older, and his risk becomes greater.
Wherever the plan has been tried 1t has
worked wonders and has resulted In
great prosperity to the order.
The first vote indicative of the sense Of
the grand lodge in the matter was in the
election of the grand master. ]. II.
Crider of Fort Scott, the sitting grand
master, who favored the new plan, was
reelected by large majority. The vote
on the proposition itself was very close.
1t required a two-thirds vote to adopt
1t and there were few votes to spare.
The other officers elected were: Grand
Medical Director, DR.. ]. M. Mlnick, of
Wichita; Trustee, 7, P. O'Brien, of Burr
Oak; Representative to Supreme Lodge,
w. M. Wallace, Of Kingman; Grand
Foreman, S. w. Kincaid, of Beloit;
Grand 0verseer, B. l.. Slime, of Rose
dale; Grand Recorder, e. M. Forde, Of
Emporia; Grand Receiver, M. B. Light.
The next meeting will be held at Pitts
burg. The classified assessment plan
will be put in operation as soon as possi-
bic after May /.
The Advocate and news., 1898-03-02
Pingree Warns the Republican Party.

Governor Pingree, of Michigan, made
speech at Lansing Mich, at the Michi-
gan club banquet recently, in which he
spoke of his election as evidence Of the
demand of the people for equal and i'm
partial treatment of all individuals, a
reduction in railroad rates and all other
forms of indirect taxation so as TO meet
changed values and conditions. He re-
ferred to the fearless opposition of the
people to trusts, pools and all conspira-
cies against trade. He roasted the party
leaders for the failure of the Legisla-
ture TO enact laws to enforce the demands
Of the people. His idea Of the way to
party harmony was to get in touch with
the people. II this is not done he as
serted that the Republican party would
so down.
The Advocate and news., 1898-03-02
spain in Hard Circumstances.

In order to raise money to replenish its
depleted treasury the government Of
Spain will put up and sell at auction the
monopoly privilege Of importing, export
ing, refining and selling petroleum ana
other mineral oils. The date Of the sale
is March %. All such things tend to
indicate that the government OF Spain
is in no condition to invite war with
this country.
The Advocate and news., 1898-03-02
Library Will Not Move Now.

1t has been decided not to move the
State library at present. Mrs Diggs, the
new librarian, thinks that it would be
better to finish the rooms in good shape
with steel shelving and marble floor be-
fore making the change This will take
an additional appropriation and 1t is. the
opinion of those in authority that Mrs.
Diggs' position is right.
The Advocate and news., 1898-03-02
South American War Rumors.

New York, Feb Dispatches from
Buenos Ayres state that the Argentine
Republic is making war preparations ow-
ing to hostile demonstrations on the part
of Chile 1t is stated that the govern
ment has decided to purchase three war
ships and arms for 100000 men. The
sentiment Of the people is strongly for
war preparations in order that the coun-
try may be in readiness for emergencies.
The Advocate and news., 1898-03-02
Fruit Prospects Very Good.

President Wellhouse Of the State Hor-
ticultural Society and the largest apple
producer in the world, predicts that this
will be a splendid fruit year. He bases
his predictions on reports from his Or
chards The winter has been splendid
one for trees, he says, and he looks for
the largest peach and apple crop in the
history Of the state.
The Advocate and news., 1898-03-02
Will Veto Railroad Bill.

Frankfort, KY, February 27.-Gov-
ernor Bradley will tomorrow send to
the Legislature a veto Of the McChOrd
railroad bill The bill was the first Inn
portant measure passed at this session
and gave to the State railroad commits
sion power to settle complaints Of extor-
ton and to fix freight rates.
The Advocate and news., 1898-03-02
Congress Finishing Its Work.

Washington dispatches predict the
work Of this session of Congress will
soon be completed. The leaders have
been making every effort to push the ap-
preparation bills with this object in view.
Only three of these thirteen bills have
not yet been passed. A short session will
be as good thing as any, as little good
is being done for the people.
The Advocate and news., 1898-03-02
POpulist Editors viii Meet.

The annual meeting Of the Kansas Re-
form Press Association has been called to
meet at Manhattan, March q and %.
The program has not yet been arranged,
but will be announced soon. The editors
will be given an opportunity to learn
more Of the conditions at the Agricul-
tural college. Meetings have been held
The Advocate and news., 1898-03-02

in the past at Lawrence and Emporia.
The placing Of these meetings at towns
where State institutions are located gives
the editors a chance to get much valua-
BILE information as to the character OF
the work being done as we'll as the needs
of the institutions.
The Advocate and news., 1898-03-02
Horrorso Dyspepsia
Sour Stomach, Heart PaIpita-
ton, Nervous, SIeeplesS
Now Able TO DO All the HOusewoPk
What Cured Her.

The excellent qualities Of Hoods
Sarsaparilla as stomach tonic and
appetizer enable it TO relieve and cure
dyspepsia even when cure seems hope
less. Read Mrs. Willett's letters:
&C. /. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass;
"Gentlemen:-I have been sick for
about six years with dys-
atter pepsia with all its horrible
Nightmares, such as sour
No. stomach, flatulency, palpi-
tatlon Of the heart, insom-
MIA, etc, and all that time have tried
almost every known remedy and the
best doctors in the state, but nothing
did me any good. l was very
Weak and Nervous.
About five months ago / commenced
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, and after
using five bottles | am able to do
all my homework and feel better
than l have in several years. Also,
my husband had pneumonia last VIM
ter and his blood got very bad; he
had rheumatism and could scarcely
walk. He commenced to take Hoods
Sarsaparilla and in q short time he
was better in every way, his rheuma-
tism has left him and is in better
health than for a long time" Mrs.
w. j. WMLETT, Mt. Holly, N. Q.
The Advocate and news., 1898-03-02

Hoods Pills SIX SIX aeadacSe 9 a'iSs iS s5S ana
The Advocate and news., 1898-03-02

strength will be felt. II the fusion forces
want the Socialist vote they will have
to sidetrack free silver as one Of the mi
nor issues"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-17
ITS SHIPS FOR GOVERNMENT USE.
THg NEW YORK AND CUBA NAIL STEAMSHIP
COMPANY TAKES PROMPT ACTION

THE NEW ! DIRK AND CUBA MAI. STEAMSHIP
COMPANY TAKES PROMPT ACTION
When the officers Of the New-York and Cuba
Mall Steamship Company heard Of the Maine dis
aster Yesterday a meeting Of ne directors OF the
company called al It's oihce, No. uS Wall-st.
At this meeting resolutions were adopted Offering
ne o. the steamers Of this line 70 the Govern
Tnent Cor any purpose for which they might be
needed II ?. Booth, the president Of the com
pany and a. G. and T. 4. C. Smith, the lsrges,
sfOckhO lders. were present al the meeting
Ire City % Washington OF the cOmpsny's line
was 2 Havana the time Of the Gisas ,er and
Mexican ports. she was cfe. I'd 10 the Government
20 h.. Ised q hospital or tine wounded The
Nir1lcrcia which Wat due 20 arrive "a Havana
yes rercay. was also offered well all the Tugs
In me c0mDaNys service - the naroOr al Ia-
vaNs.
received report from rs Havana Office as 20 the
Maine disaster and a. he Office In this city 1t
was said that no definite news vas expected be
fore to-day.
RED CROSS NURSES AVAILABLE TO HELP.
''rre Christian Herald" yesterday sen, second
ms alrneu II 300 10 Miss Clara Barton president
of the American Rel Cross Society AZ Havana. for
the relief II the starving recommendations
IL KlOpsch sent this message b. cable 90 Miss
Barton Save Uet her trouble nor expense to render
every possible assistance - our wounded sailor"
Al Miss Barton and her corps OF Red Cross aids
now !n Havana, they are available for immedi-
plosiOn on The batte-ehip Maine. Their organiza-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-17
THEODORE B. STARR,
200 Fifth Avenue.
Goldsmith, Silversmith and
Ieweler, Diamond Merchant
and Dealer in Precious Stones,
Solid Silver, Fine Porcelains
and Bronzes.

any one there trying to launch torpedo OF o1nfr
prolcctiie would have been readily detected Aba,Mn
the Spanish authorities were anxious that no yoiI
should beflll the vessel. and were undoubtedly wen
policing that particular part OF the narn9t win ~
view 10 the especial protection or the. Maine -
could not have been a mine think TOT the Io''-
ton 0f all the mines must be known. - 40
divers viii probably be at Work tomorrow, a.
you know all the gunners mates are expert rivers
and there are some eight TO twelve OF them on elcn
Of our vessels. and two suits Of divers aTIno. ale
carried In their equipment These men arc tal'eii
at the Seamen's Gunners' School az Newport "-t
receive 81 % an hour extra for the time tney are
under water. The disposition OF the navy ms"
here Is 20 wait for further PARTICULARS ,---..
Vt the United Service club George ne o !,,s
Barton, who IS an ex-0icer Of the Navy, sald: ~ -
10 not care 70 say anything here until NOR I'-
tails are heard although feel that the explosion
must have occurred board, and did not cotne
from the outside No do not mink there IS any
menace or danger in the coming OF the NiZcaya.
Chquncoy VI Denew heard Of the accident amonR
the FIRST. ana with deep regret. ny any We" ~ -
most unfortunate" h. said we all feel the declI
est sorrow and grief with those who are DeteaY I,
and We regret the loss % our m" vessel. II N1S
a disaster Of stunning import That susplcloh VIZ
swift 70 attach Itself upon the Spaniards or me ct
was natural but condemnation should not come oui
OF hand Captain Sigsbee's advice IS prudent anu
wise n . IS proved that tho Spanish were NJ me
bottom of tho affnir the cherry VIII he avene H.
II r. was an accident. and that IS what apparent
was We can only pat II down as one % tho-" graa'
calamltles that none can foresee, nor human IN
gonuf+y ureVpnf -