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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-07-15
GREAT MEN AND POLITICS.
America Were Pronounced
Partisans.

Somebody says that Lincoln was a
partisan. OF course he was a partisan.
He was a republican from the party S
foundation until his death, and he was
wing previously. Every statesman
who accomplishes anything is neces-
sarily partisan. Popular opinion can
not be ascertained nor the popular will
carried out except through the medium
Of parties, says the st. Louis Globe
Democrat. Ever since the foundation
of the government, save for a few years
In the so-called EZRA Of good feeling
during Monroe's presidency, there were
two great parties in the country, and
everybody who counted for anything in
politics belonged to one or other of
these parties. Every president has been
a partisan. Washington was one,
though many writer's pretend he was
not-that he held himself outside and
above each of the parties of his day.
Washington belonged TO the party Of
Hamilton, Adams, Morris and the
Pinckneys, the party which constructed
the framework OF American institu-
lions, and which laid down the lines on
which the government has been con-
Quoted by every party which has con-
trolled it-federalist, democratic, ma
tional, republican, whig and republican.
He was a federalist. Lincoln was an
avowed, courageous and persistent par
tisan. But he was never a sectionist
nor a demagogue.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-07-15
A NEW COUP IN DUELING.
The Wounded Honor of n sicilian Dep
uty Satisfied After an Unpre-
cedented Fashion.

1t was Mark Twain who said that one
Of the chief dangers of French duelists
would be removed if they were COM
PEELED to fight in glass cages, which
would prevent any possibility of their
taking cold. Another danger to duel
lists appeared not long ago when two
Italian politicians attempted to satisfy
their wounded honor at a dueling place
in Rome that is frequented by the most
exclusive fighters. This is little clump
Of trees situated in the heart of the
Roman Campagna. The trees are thick
~ branched and grow so close together
that the copse is practically impene-
trable except by narrow path that
runs through the trees, says the New
York Sun.
A Sicilian deputy had been offended
by another deputy, and the two met at
this spot to fight. Just as they crossed
swords the Sicilian deputy uttered a
cry and dropped his weapon. He was
about to fall, and his seconds rushed
forward to support him. No blood was
visible at first, but when he was exam
ined signs Of a wound were seen on his
back. AS it was impossible that his an
tagonist could have struck him in the
back, the seconds were astonished upon
discovering a wound that had been in
ficted apparently by the point of
rapier. An examination showed that
sharp twig from one of the trees had
penetrated the deputy's back when he
stepped backward to take his position.
1t was dry and strong and penetrated
the linen shirt as we'll as the skin.
His adversary's seconds expressed tho
opinion that their principals honor had
been satisfied, and a new coup was
added to the list of those known already
in the art of dueling.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-07-15

Bv the decisive vote Of II to 81, the
senate on "Wednesday aftern BON passed
the Joint resolutions for the annexation
of Hawaii TO tine United States. The
bill was introduced originally in the
house by Representative Newlands of
Nevada, and passed that body June 10.
Two days afterward it was introduced
in the senate and the island has now be-
come part of the United States. This
event marks the beginning of new
historical era FIR the United States. For
the first time we 90 outside the North
American continent and raise our flag
over country that is :, 900 miles from
our shores. The controlling element
in that country is largely American by
birth and decent They are entirely in
accord with on" institutions, and have
always been loyal 10 them. The expert
ment will naturally work itself ont
favorably, for that reason. if for no other
But then there are SO many more good
reasons why the L. ) should extend It's
sovereignty over the Hawaiian islands
that the only wonder is that this event
lid not come TO pass long ago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-07-15
AN IMPERIAL INVENTOR.
1t Is Said Emperor william VIII
Give the World New Elec-
trical Car.

The career Of American electric street
destined TO be a short and a merry one,
for the news has come very circumstan-
TALLY of late that the emperor himself
proposes to invent a new electrical car
for Berlin, and If for Berlin, then
Germany. A few years back Prince
Henry, the emperor's brother, re-
peated all the sensational Tesla
experiments with currents Of high
voltage and high frequency, and
not many months ago we noted the fact
in these columns that the emperor, the
prince and some high army officers
were taking a special electrical course
Of study This all goes to confirm the
rumor, says the Electrical Engineer.
We are sure that his majesty can help
the electric railway art materially, for
it has been said that he has a rolling eye
of genius just like Edison's, although
We have never seen Mr.. Edison roll his
eye, unless wink is included in the ex-
preston. But what worries us is that
we don't see where the emperor is to get
the time; he Is so busy. There is Tur-
key to be patronized; Greece to be
snubbed; Russia to be fattered; France
to be flouted; England to be insulted,
and China to be cut up, all of which he
is giving personal attention to consci-
entiously. But his majesty Is also
otherwise engaged, in oratory, music,
art, the drama, yachting and a few
other diversions
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-07-15

Cloves are the unopened flower buds
Of q small evergreen shrub resembling
the bay or laurel, which is indigenous
in Malacca, but Is not much cultivated
in tropical regions of America. The
buds are gathered while still green and
smoked by a wood fire, and are then
dried In the sun. The four petals
stamens and other parts of the flower
may be distinctly seen by anyone who
has the curiosity to soak a dried Glove
for a little while in hot water and to
then examine il.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-07-15


The new war revenue bill necessitates
the use of stamps on checks, drafts, Ger
tificates of deposit, chewing gum, patent
medicines, and increases the internal re-
venue tax ON beer and all fermented IL
quors. After long period of freedom
from such taxation there will probably
be some friction and annoyance created
in their preliminary application, espec-
tally in view of the fact the stamps may
not be yet ready throughout the entire
country and heavy penalty is attached
for selling any of the prescribed articles
without the proper stamps attached. As
a temporary war measure, however, it
can be endured, especially in view of the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-07-15
Republican County Convention.

The Republican Electors of Gratiot County
are hereby requested 10 send delegates To the
county convention 10 be held at toe court
house iu the village or Ithaca. ON Friday. July
- I-.S. at eleven O'Clock m Tue tort noon o.
said day. Tor the purpose OF clectne fifteen l5l
DELEGATES 60 attend the Republican Congress
iouul COW eutluu. 10 bc held at Reed City. on
Tue-iay, july u.s. ls'e, ana 70 eject hitetu l'l
delegates tu represent Gratiot county In the
18Th senatorial District Convention ana the
state hcpuullcu convention when called the
election ul county Committee ana chairman,
thereof and for the transaction ol such other
business as mdy legally come before In" C. n.
vCutuu. IN" several iown-hips eud wards viii
hl. nuLLILnd ~ dol nlrnIN. as IOILOMe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-07-15
A NEW TRIUMPH.
The DreadedConSumptiOn Can
Be Cured.
r. A Siocum, the Great Oh en- st a nd
Scientist VIII Send 70 Suffers,
Three Free Bottles of His New
~ Discovered Rem edieS to
Cure Consumption and
All Lung Troubles.

Scientist, VIII Send 70 Suffers,
Three Free Bottles of His New
~ Discover Remedies to
Cure Consumption and
All Lung Troubles.
Nothing could be fairer, more philan-
thropic or carr, more JOY to the afflicted,
than the generous offer of the honored
and distinguished chemist, ia Slocum
NJ. c., of New York City.
He has discovered a reliable and alb
solute cure for consumption, and all
bronchial, throat, lung and che st di-
seases, catarrhal affections, general de-
cline and weakness, loss of flesh and
all conditions of wasting away; and to
make its great merits known, will send
three free bottles of his newly discov-
cred remedies to any afflicted reader of
the ALMA RECORD.
Already his new scientific system of
medicine has permanently cured thous-
ands of apparently hopeless cases.
The doctor considers ii not only his
professional, but his religious duty-a
duty which he owes TO suffering human
itv-to donate his infallible cure.
He has proved the dreaded consump-
ton" to be durable disease beyond a
doubt, in any climate, and has on file
in his American and European labora-
tories thousands OF Heartfelt testi-
monals of gratitude" from those bene-
fitted and cured, in all parts of the world.
Catarrhal and pulmonary troubles
lead to consumption, and consumption,
uninterrupted, means speedily and GER
tain death. Don't delay until it is too
late Simply write T. A. Slocuni, NJ, c.
qS Pine street, New York, giving eX-
press and postofiice address, and the
free medicine will be promptly sent.
Please tell the doctor you saw his offer
in the ALMA RECORD
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-07-15

The friends of Y A. Ely. of Alma, are
talking of pushing him for state land
commissioner In every way Mr. Ely
would make good officer and Gratiot
would be well pleased to have Il place on
the state ticket The Republican Leader
can see no reason why Mr.. Ely should
not have solid delegation to support
him in the state convention. -Republi-
can Leader, st. Louis.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-07-15

fact that in free silver Mexico "A system
of stamp taxation inclusive of many
more articles than are included i'll our
war revenue hi is required in IA time OF
profound pcacein order to meet the ordi
nary expenses of the government. The
United States could better afford to en-
dure ten years Of such war as is now IN
progress with ali it, ait.n ant eXpendl-
lures and requirements, SO far as the
material cost feature is concerned, than
four wears of the losses and domoraliza-
ton which wouldnccessarily accompany
the free and unlimited coinage of silver.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-07-15
Finder. Are Not Kecper..

In the case Of an individual who had
claimed a reward for the restitution oil
n diamond ring which he had found
Judge Finletter, Of Philadelphia, rem.
dered a decision TO the effect that the
mere fact of finding the ring gave the
finder no lien upon the property. The
article had been lost; its loss was adver'
tised, and to keep II was practically
lSrumy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-07-15
Word reaches us of

Word reaches us of the candidacy of
Townsend \ Ely of Alma for the office
Of Commissioner Of the State Land Of
ice, and we are pleased to lend a hanG
and voice in his support. Mr. Ely is a
man of exceptional integrity, large eX-
perience, and most excellent good sense
He has been a life long Republican
served Is private in the civil war; has
been honored 10y his fellow citizens in
nnumerable ways, and from every
point of view has shown himself to be
pre-eminently man. So long as our
party has such timber and builds with
it, SO long does it merit success and i
sure to win. We accord Mr.. Ely our
hearty support. May all our standard
bearers be constructed of such good
material Isabella County Enterprise,
Mt. Pleasant.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-07-15
Now Comes an Automatic Doctor.

One of the most remarkable develop
ments of the automatic machine is a
DIR. Cureall" in Holland. 1t is wood
en- figure with compartments all over
il labeled with the names of various all
ments. If You have pain, find its cor
responding location on the figure.
drop coin into the slot, and the proper
pill or powder will ONE out.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-07-15
orcnIds the World over.

Orchids are found in almost all parts
OF the world. except In extremely dry
climates and on the borders of the
frozen regions. Over 5000 species are
now known TO botapists. ..-..
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-07-15
Rerublican Caucus.

The Republicans Of Arrada viii meet iu
caucus Friday, jay 9TH. at 800 p. IN. at the
old roua,ky bloch Alma. for the purpose OF
selecting delegates To- the County Convention
10 be held al Ithaca july 20
BY ORDER COMMITTEE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-07-15

Crowned with SO years OF unparalleled success in
this state in treating NERVOUS, URINARY, SIX
In your town at the date, place and days named be-
low where parties can see him and receive eonsulta,
the lowest rate OF any specialist OF his experience IN
home he will tell oa What he can reat YOU for
Mt the Sanitarum, where you receive the best Of
Treatment at She lowest price Of any santarium in
Particular attention is given to the treatment the
TARRH, Polypus Mucous and Folliouar Diseases
Of the throat orelgn Growths In the Larynx, Laryn-
Blood, Loss Of Voice Enlarged TSnsiis, iReiPeHt
asthma Dssses OF t6s Heart Gn
gias and all forms OF Nervous Diseases, diseases Of
Piles Els ure, Fisiua irritable and indoent Ulcers.
Hip Diseases, Scrofua, Blood and Skin diseases.
and Internal Organs. Including Defofmitles, Club
Feet. Cross Eye, Tumors, Hair Lips. etc Also.
stomach and Bowel Diseases.
YOUNG MEN led into evil habits not knowing the
harm, and now nervous wrecks unit for study
2ea w or S,c business With loss of NMsmGr
Eyes Pi@pies. Tired Mornnss. 30 H@biticn RVsr1
sion TO Society. Dreams and Losses. Deposits In the
ng Milky i urs Sdne eS2 rraas Meet
structure. or any Disease OF the Sexual system.
a HS aqS
Diseases Painful swelinss Bone ' Psins a Mucous
catches p n the Mouth Hair Loose rnPs, on the
out the use OF Injurious drugs.
yARICoCELE. PILES etc. CURED AT ONCE.
your sysemq iMPoTENG or Tos OF Sessua
Power and do you contemplate MARkIAGE2 Do
you feel safe In taking this stepP You can't AFFORD
10 take any risk.
We cure all such cases by building I'D the system
and purifying the blood.
tyRemember, all who are poor and have no
money. with which TO pay, will receive ONE
MONrH'S MEDICINE FREE
Those unable call should write pa rticulars In
closing stamp. and receive question list.
Thousands cured at home by correspondence.
Write us and IL the case Is that can be treated
at home. we will do SO.
Consultation free. Our honest opinion always
given, and good. honest careful treatment given TO
avery patient
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-07-15
Dr.. B. R. Frank

being a regular Eye Physician
uses all other methods besides
glasses, you thus not only get
the benefit of an honest judge.
ment as to whether glasses are
needed or rot, but have your
eyes treated or glasses fitted
by one having a knowledge of
the eye in health and disease.
DR.. b. K. Frank has a state
reputation for .tirst-clasS a0ork.
honest treatment and and reas.
enable charges.
Satisfaction guaranteed 10
TalJU reputation.
Consult the Doctor. it will cost
you nothing.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-09-02
LIKELY TO BE SOLD.

New YORK, Sept. IA special to the
Tribune from Newport News, Va, says:
1t is learned from trustworthy source
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-09-02
HER IDENTITY A MYSTERY
Rescuer Paid Not to Divulge Her Name
or AddreSS-She and Her Hus-
Husband Came From the East
Nothing More known.

PORTLAND, Sept. 1.-The Evening Tel
egram has the following:
Splash!
And woman went over the Couch
street dock at AS last night.
An instant later Frank Ackersen, a
longshoreman, was in the river, hold
ing the woman's head above the water,
and she struggling violently to free her
self from his grasp.
Ackersen succeeded in saving th e
woman without assistance, as he had
bat few yards to swim. AS he was
about to request another man to ring up
the central station, drag, containing a
man and woman, drove rapidly to the
pot.
sis there woman in the river?" in
quired the driver excitedly.
''There has been, but got her OUT"
replied Ackersen.
$50 you would disgrace us, You hor-
rible girl !" replied the driver as he got
glimpse of the shivering form of the
would be self-murderer.
"John, do not come near me-" shriek-
ed the young woman, 81 am weary OF
all this.''
But "John" denied her request, and
he,with Ackersen's assistance, ,placed her
in the drag and the party drove off.
Ackersen, who is well-known as a
temperate and reliable man, refuses to
divulge the location of the residence of
the dramatis personae of this drama /;
but he in spirit of much delight this
morning related that he received fifty
dollars for his trouble and promised to
keey a silent tongue.
At police court, however, the fact was
learned this afternoon that while the
drag belonged to a prominent family
here, the would-be suicide and the man,
who was her husband, are strangers.
They are on the coast spending a most
singular honeymoon, judging from the
nights events.
While the names of this couple are
known to several members of the police
department, they decline to dIvulge
them for publication. 1t is said that
the couple has been married six months
since which time the bride has deyel-
oped dangerous signs of suicidal mania.
This is the third time she has attempt
ed to take her life since they came
West.
They are domiciled with friends on
Mob Hill, but beyond that nothing
could be ascertained respecting their
identity.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-09-02
HAWAIIAN PORTS
AS USUAL
Will Be Open For the Entry of Foreign
Vessels Pending a Revision of the
United States Laws.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1T. H. Good
man, of the Southern Pacific Company,
is in receipt of ruling from the treas
ury department on thequestion of wheth-
er or not foreign vessels will be allowed
a clearance for any port or ports in Ha-
waii and to enter and land their cargos
at said ports, now that the islands are
American territory.
The Southern Pacific Company is in
terested in the matter to the extent of
its interest in the Occidental & Oriental
Steamship Company, which is operating
the steamers Gaelic, Doric, Coptic and
Belgic, between here and the Orient by
way of Honolulu. All are chartered
British vessels, and under the treasury
regulations cannot engage in a coasting
business between American ports.
The ruling of the treasury department
settles this question. The company will
be allowed to continue running its yes
sells between here and Honolulu until
new laws for the islands are enacted by
congress.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-09-02
DIRECTORS
OF O. R. & N.
Almost All of the Old Officials We're
Reelected.

AT the o. r. & n. stockholders meet
ing yesterday at Portland, s. Little, of
New York, was elected special account
ant to expert the o. R. & N. accounts
for the fiscal year ending June 80, 1899.
The following board of directors was
elected: A. L. Mohler, II. w. Corbett,
w. B. Aver, William Macintosh, Miles
G. Moore, w. w. Cotton, w. L. Bull,
Henry w. Cannon, G. S. Mellen, Henry
Failing, W. M. Ladd, Samuel Carr, E.
H. Hartman.
The directors met Immediately after
being elected, and appointed an execu-
tive committee, consisting of Messrs.
Bull, Cannon, MelleD, Lamont, Carr
and Hartman.
officers appointed were: W. L. Bull,
chairman of the board of directors; A.
L. Mohler, president; w. w. Cotton,
secretary; Howard G. Tracy, assistant
secretary; Arnold Marcus, treasurer
George E. Wilmington assistant treas
urer; E. S. Benson, general auditor
Charles G. Beaman. general counsel
w. w. Cotton, assistant general counsel.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-09-02
CITATION.

TN THE COUNTY COURT of the State of Ore
i gon, for the County of Wasco.
In the matter of the estate of Thomas Olesen,
Reconsideration.
To Sidsel Olesdatter, Mrs. C. W. Taylor and Fred
W. Wilson, and all persons interested in the
above named estate, greeting:
In the name of the Sta'e of Oregon, you are
hereby cited and required to appear in the
County Court of the State OF oregon for the
County of Wasco, at the court room thereof, at
allies City, in the County of Wasco, on Monday,
the 5th day of September, 1898,
at o'clock in the afternoon of that day, then
and there to show cause, if any there be- why an
order should not be made authorizing and di-
recting the executor of said estate to sell all real
property belonging thereto, at public auction,
to-Wit: The east half of the NWI, SW1I of NE
Il, and NE14 of SW14 OF the SW14, See. s, TIP.
n, r. u E., w. n.
Witness the Hon. Robert Mays, Judge of the
[sEAL.1 County Court of the state of Oregon
for the County of Wasco, with the seal of said
Court afixed this 18th day OF July, A d. 1898.
Attest: A. NJ. KELSAY, Clerk.
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The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-09-02
WOULD BALK THE SERVICE
General Shafter Arrives at Camp Wi
KOff, But Has Not Taken Charge
The President Will Make In
vestigatiOns.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-SNrgeon-Gen-
eral Sternberg today sent the following
letter to a New York medical publica-
ton which had made inquiries OF him
reference to the medical department,
and especially about the subject of hav-
ing an immediate Investigation of his
bureau. He says:
81 am ready at any moment for a COM
plete investigation with reference to my
administration of the affairs of the med
ical department, but the war depart
ment is not disposed to make such an
investigation as the result of sensational
newspaper articles. There is at present
an evident craze to criticise, without re-
gard for truth or justice. 1 have no
doubt there will be a congressional in
vestigation into the conduct of the war,
but do not feel at liberty at present to
insist upon an investigation for my own
vindication, because it is contrary to the
general interests of the service. 1t
would be wrong for me to give up ali the
important official work which at pres
ent almost oyerwhelms me, for the pur-
pose of devoting myself to a presenta-
ton of the facts relating to my admin
istration.
''It would make it necessary to take
clerks away from their daily tasks in or
der to look up the documentary evidence
on file in my Office, and in the meantime
import matters would necessarily be
neglected and the sick in all parts of
the country would suffer. 1t would
make it necessary to call upon the med
ical officers, who are now urgently need
ed for the care OF the sick in the various
camps and hospitals, to come to Wash
ington as witnesses, and all this to sat-
isfy the clamor of irresponsible newspa-
per reporters. There has been no Off
cial campaign with reference TO an ad-
ministration of the medical depart
mentH