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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-04-01

condition a very few minutes after the
explosion. The forward part was
completely demolished
Upon the evidence Of concurrent ex-
ternAi cause tie finding OF the court is
as follows:
"At frame II the outer shell Of the
ship. from point eleven aud one half
feet from the middle line Of the ship
and SIX feet above the keel when in itS
normal position. has been forced up ~
as 10 b. row about four feet above
the surface Of the water, therefore
about thirty four feet above where it
Would 10 hal the ship sunk uninjured
Tho untsidr bottom plating Is bent
into rovorss v shape. the after wing
Of which. ab"ut fifteen feet broad and
thirty two feet in length from frame
u "a frame - Is doubled back upon IL.
self against the continuation of the
same plating extending forward
"At frame Is the vertical kecl is
broken IN two AMI the fat keel Is bent
into an angle similar 20 the angle
formed by the outside bottom plates
The break j. now about SIX feet below
the surface % the water and about 30
feet above its normal position.
10 the option Of the court this ei-
feet could hav. bern produced only by
the explosion ~ a mine situated under
the bottom af the ship. at about frame
Is ani somewhat on the port side g
the hip-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-04-01

The eonclusi rs 81 the court ars:
That the loss oi tho Maine vas not due
In Aay respect 10 negligence on 'he
part oi any % the officer, or members
Of her crew;
That the ship yra' destroyed by the
explosion oi a Submarine mine. which
caused the partial explosion Of two
or more Of the forward magazines; and
That no cvi.ionce has been obtain
able hx.ny the responsibility for the
destruction 81 the Maine upon any
porsou or persons
have directed that the finding of
the court u isquiry and the views OF
this government thereon be communi-
Gated TO thc government x her majesty,
the queen. and | do not permit myseli
10 doubt that the s-nsc Of justice Oi
the SPANISH nation will distaie = courss
Of action suggested by honor and the
friendly relations Of tie two govern
mentS
IL will be the duty OF the executive
To advise the cot. .rcss Of the result
and in the meantime deliberate con
sideration l. invoked
WU.LIAN McKISLKY.
ExECUTIvH MANSION. March -. is9S
The following IL the full tsxt OF ths
report Of the court OF inquiry:
4. s 4 Iowa, lst Rate.
KEI WEST. Fla. March Il. ls9S
Aft.r fult and mature condsiieratior
Of all the testimony before Il the eoEr
finds a. follows:
1. That the Unitel States BATH,
ship Maine arrived in the harbor u
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-04-01

slant. and having been approved on
the I'D by the eommanderin-ehief of
the United states naval force on the
North Atlantic station, was transmit-
ted to the executive.
Il IL herewith laid before the con
grezs together with the yoluminous
testimony taken before the court
Its purport Is. in brief, as follows:
When the Maine arrived at Havana
she was conducted by the regular gov
ernmeut pilot 70 buoy No Z. 10 which
shs was mOorsd in from I've aud one
half % ak fathoms % water.
The state of discipline on board and
the condition OF her magazines. boilers.
coal bunkers and storage eompArt-
ments are passed In review. with the
conclusion that excellent order pro-
vailed aud that no Indication OF any
cause for an internal explosion exist
ed in any quarter.
Al s o'clock in the evening Of Feb
ruary 18th every thing had been report
ed secure and all was quiet
At 20 minutes past o'clock the YES
sci was suddenly destroyed
There we're two distinct explosion.
with brief intsTvl bstween them
The hrst lifted tbs forward part Of the
ship very prscePublJI ,hs second,
which vas more open. prolonged and
Of greater volume, Is attributed By the
court 10 the partial sIplosish Of two
OF more OF the forward magazines
The evidence Of the divers establishes
that the after part Of the shiP was
practically intact and sank in that
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-04-01

''B 4" and ''B 6" being empty. This
bunker, "A IG." had been inspected
that day by the engineer officer on
duty.
The fire alarms in bunkers were in
working order. and there had never
been a case Of spontaneous combustion
Of coal on board the Maine.
The two after boilers Of the ship
we're in use at the time Of the disaster,
but for auxiliary purposes only, with
a comparatively low pressure OF steam,
and being tended By reliable watch.
These boilers could not have caused
the explosion Of the ship The four
forward boilers have since been found
by the divers, and are in fair condi.
ton.
On the night Of the destruction Of
the Maine everything had been report
ed secure for the night at 5 y. m. by
reliable persons. through the proper
authorities. 70 the commanding officer.
At the time the Maine was destroyed
the ship was quiet, aud therefore least
liable to accident caused by movement
from those on board
EXPLOSIONS.
The destruction Of the Maine oc.
Cured at 9:4O p M. on the 18th day OF
January. ls9s. in the harboF. of Ha.
vAna, Cuba, she being at the time
anchored to the same buoy to which
Ahs had been taken upon her arrival
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Scale I-ss inch TO on. fOOG

7. In the opinion Of the court, the
Maine wa. destroyed by the explosion
Of a submarine mine. which caused
the partial explosion Of two or more
OF her forward magazines
The court has been unable to OBJ
tain evidence fixing the resPOnsi bility
for the destruction Of the Maine upon
any person or persons
w. T. SAMPSON. Captain u. ; ",
Prc,ident.
A MARK, Lieut. Commander. &. ). ",
Judge Advocate.
The court. having finished the in
quiry Il was ordered TO max, ad-
jOurned at II a m 10 await the action
OF the eOnveuisg authorities
w. 7. sANFsoN, Captain T. : ".
President
A. MARIx. Lieut. Commando. Z. $. v,
Juig. Advocate.
u. ;. FLAGSHIP NEw YoRK.
on Key West. Fla. March -, 1898
The proceedings and hndings of the
court Of inquiry in the above case are
approved
NJ. SIcARD.
Rear Admiral. COmmander-in-Ch Chief oi
the L. S. naval force on the North
Atlantic Station
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-04-01

WAmNoTos. March IS The presi-
dsnt Monday Acnt the following mes
kAgs 10 eongfeSs.
To ths Congress Of tho United States:
for some time prior 10 tho visit Of
The Maine " Havana harbor our con
sular representatives pointed out the
advantages 10 aow from the visit %
national ships 10 the cubah waters. In
aecustoming The people TO tho pres
snes u our Dag ~ the symtol % good
will and of our ships IN the fulGllment
Of the mission Of protection 10 Amer
lcan Interests. even though no imme-
disto need therefore might exist
Accordingly on the 9stb Of January
last AFTER conference with tho spanish
ninisisF. n which the rcaewal Of
vista of osr Wsr vessels 10 Spanish
wnisrs was di.russed and accepted. tho
peninsuiAr authorities ~ Madrid and
Havana were advised Of the purpose Of
this government 10 resume friendly
naval visit. a. cnban portA. and that
in thai visw tho Maine would forth
With call AZ the port Of Havana This
announcemsnt was received BY the
1pnnish Rovsrnneat with appreciation
q fhs frisnAiv ehArscter ef The visit
e ne Mnins asd with sotifsatiou %
Inlsnasn 70 return ths eourtssy by
Ilnding 8panssh ships % the Prineipal
ports of the unltsd states Mean
Wills ths Name entered tbe port Of
nasaus on the ssth Of January. her
arrival being marked with no special
I1cl1snt bsaidss The exchange of Gus
lonary saiutes and ceremonial visits
Tks Maine continued N tbs hArbor
81 Havana during the three weeks fol-
Ionlng her arrival No appreciAbIe
oEcitsment attended her stay. on the
lontrary. . feeling Of relief aud cona-
Ifncs followed the resumption Of tho
|1nr Interrupted friendly intsreOurse.
- nolicsable was this immediate ef-
IIli of her Walt that the consul gener-
n strongly urged that the presence Of
or Ihips In cuban waters should Be
kept up By retaining the Maine At
Havana. OF In the event Of her recall,
~ sending smother vessel there 70 take
her place
Al 20 minutes past nine In the even.
|nr of the ibth Of February ne MAlse
u1s ds.treysd BY an sHplssloa, BY
uhirh the entire forward part OF the
nhlp vas utterly wrecked 10 this
ealastrophs Two oaicers and SO OF her
rrsu psrished. those who were not
killed sutriEht hy he explosion being
psnnsd bstusen decks BY the tangie Of
ur,sk.es ana drowned ~ Tie lams-
fIn,s dnhinr Of TIE hnh Prompt a.
r|silnss wAs wondered Sy the neighSor-
Ia ssi..ls anchored IN the harbor. aid
b,Ing especially given By the boeiA OF
a. Spaaish eFulssr AphonsO XII and
ths Ward llue steamer City Of WASH
Invtou. wilst ~ not Ear distant The
wcunded 81. icsossly cared for by
n. asthe Tie ~ Havana, the hos
ni,nis ~ freely opened TO them,
~klIs d earliest recovered bodies OF
a. dss vsrs inferred by the mu-
~1~i~aii 10 putiic ormstery Ia the
It,l 1resss ~ grisf ane sympathy
49, fsz al 0llclsi quarters
k tsac
,siilnf calanlty fell upon the
- our country With crushing
s,, 80 irr brief time an intense
,psNler ... allied. which in . com
q -. st and ssif-eontroiled
~ At have led 20 haSty acts
ment This spirit, how
. 20 way 70 tie calmer pro
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-04-01

TAMPA. Fla. March sS-A letter has
been received from = United S;aIes
consul alleging that tons of food have
becn issued 20 the governor Of Natan.
Eas that have never been given 10 TO
concentrates
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-04-01
THAT REPORT.
Inquiry Board Findings
Mdd0 PuDIlG.
The Verdict Sent to Congress
With McKinley's Message.
Il Was : Submarine Wine That De-
slrOyed the Maine and Sailors
The Court Of Inquiry is Unable to FIS
ne Blame o" Arr Person.
The Court Of Inquiry !, Un.bls to Fl.
N. Blame on Arr Person.

cspy - sAs n.psr Alss sest - naarid-
Th- YSr-ld~-s is hs Message says TIs
Es.is That sp-ia WI Dictate Cosr.s
nsth rsalsfasissy aaa rs.seaSi@
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-04-01
A Few
NOVELTIES |!

In our line Of Novelties you will
find Base Balls, Bats, Rubber Balls,
Marbles, Authors, Dominoes, Par.
chest, Checker Boards, Playing
Cards, Razor strOps, Mugs, Match
Safes, Stamp Cases, Pocket Mirrors,
Vases, Picture Frames, Tweezers,
TOoihpiefs' Gun Holders, Dolls,
Toys, Albums, Gliding Prepara-
tion, &c.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-18
Bids Opened for Thousands of Armor-Piercing
Projectiles and Twelve Million
Rifle Cartridges.
The Government Buys Two Crack Cruisers
Just Completed for Brazil by England.
The Spanish Flying Squadron From Cadz for Porto
Rco-War is Imminent and the Government
is Prepared

closed today the ium
Eswk for the Brazilian the Amazoas and
Spanish agents
within week probably
will United
ares
coppered The
calculated to develop knot speed Her
caibers
6ouner firing pounders four
guns field The torpedo
capacity giving
machinery protected deck
thickness The battery
principal
Bids opened Monday heavy proeces ships
cartridges All the leading firms represented The
companies promised governmental orders precedence commercial
worbau % We ana day
stock a he governments disposal
Women and children Sandy
nboine placing
ton. point : considered impegnabe
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-18

Watch the Tax Sales And See That Your
Lands are Not Sold For Taxes.
The sale Of lands delinquent for taxes
o! 1895 and prior years will be held at
the Offices Of the county treasurers,
beginning May 81. 1898. Attention is
called to this sale SO that You may
assure yourself that you have not neg
lected to pay the tax of 1898. If You
have not already done SO, you should
obtain copy of the published list from
the newspaper in your county publish
ing the same, or in the county where
your lands are located. and carefully
examine it fer description of your own
lands. Very Truly Yours,
Roscoe ID. DIX,
Auditor General.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-18
HIS GREATEST sOLlClTuDE.
tempest Tossed Mariner Wanted TO Hear
from the Game.

tempest Tossed Mariner Wanted TO Hear
from the Game.
1t was during the terrific December
gales Of a year ago that a Yankee
schooner flying signals of distress
sailed into the bay of Gibraltar
Almost Immediately, says Youths Com.
panion. the American vice consul, with
1 friend, put off from the Calpe Rowing
club piers to visit her. As they clam.
bevcd mp the ships ladder they were
welcomed by the captain, a jolly Yan
kee from Plymouth. and by his rather
gloomy CROW. captain, are you ir
trouble? What cam / do for you?'
asked the vice consul. at the same tmf
rcmarkug that his friend had that
morning arrived from New York on tho
Tu"rst Bismarck. "Wal sir! The Lore
LroWs we've he'd our troubles, bcin'
~ days out o. London, an no nearer
New York than this. Two of the lads
went over tine side in that last blow.
an our topsails went when them spars
did. This pesky cargo o chalk hes
strained her 50 she's takin' water this
minute. Thar's SIGHT o. things We
needs done. an Wen be obleeged for
your help, O course. sir. But if this
here young man has just come from
New York he can tell us what we want
70 know afore he does anything else"
The sailors crowded around their cap
tain and listened intently as he con.
tinued: "What we want to know is
haow did that there Harvard-Yale foot.
ball game come ont in November?'
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-18
STOP IT NOW !!
Stop IT Quickly, Just the Same as DIG
Mr.. Charles II. Hoffman, OF 1872
Ten Eyck Street, Jackson.

II you have pain in your back, stop IL
A lame back, stop il An aching back
stop it, Do you want To know how ict
us tell youl In the first place, never Try
10 rid yourself Of pain without knowing
the cause If pain or ache exist there
is reason for it, Find out this reason
and get after it. Strike cause IA stir
blow with the right weapon, and It's allies,
pain and ache, will flee like chaf before
the wind. To get right down To it, back
ache is indicative of kidney disorders. a
spy placed there by nature; listen to his
warnings and take up the weapon, strike
before disease is reinforced with allies
that can not be routed by hand of man.
such as Bright disease. Let us Introduce
TO YOU this weapon! Let us prove its su.
pcriority To al! others! Here is IA blow ii
struck
Mr. Charles III. Hoffman is a fireman or
thc NJ, G, II r., and resides at 1872 Ten
Eycll Street, jackson, Mich. He says
A" have suffered for long time from IA
kidney and bladder disorder which has at
times rendered me incapable of work
have been at the hospital for my complaint
and discharged from there as cured, but
the old complaint has invariably come
back again. Some time ago | heard of
Doan's Kidney Pills, and began taking
them, with most gratifying results
Urinary complaints which bothered me
greatly are very much improved, and the
pain | suffered in my back has entirely
left me, my general condition is much i'm
proved. vould not like to be without
Doan's Kidney Pills, | think others should
know what valuable remedy it is. y
For sale by all dealers, price 80 cents.
Mailed by Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
\ Y. sole agents for the L. :. Remem.
Der the name Doda'S and take no other.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-18

When your stomach begins 20 trouble
you, it needs hello The help 1t needs is
10 disgest your food, aud. until it gets il.
You won't have any peace Stomach
trouble is very distressing, very obstinate,
very dangerous. Many of the most dan
gerous dseasts begin with simple indIges
ion. The reason is that indigestion mot
dlge stiOn, not-nourishmeni) weakens the
system and allows disease germs to attack
1t. The antidote is Shsker Digestive Cor
cal, strengthening, curative. 1t cures
Indigestion and renews gtrengih and
health. II does this by strengthening the
stomach, y helping it to digest your food
II nourisbcs yen Shaker Digestive Cor
dial is made Of pure herbs, plants and
wine, is perfectly harmless and will Ger
tally cure all genuine stomach trouble.
Sold by druggists, price 10 cents to s 90
per bottle
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-18
VILLAGE ELECTIONS.

Correct Returns From the Several Vii
lagos in this Vicinity.
Last Monday was the day on which
the villages elected their officers for the
coming year. The contest was, in the
majority of cases. on strictly of party
lines and. generally speaking, the re-
publicanS won out.
ITHACA.
At the county seat the fight was be-
tween the republicans and union silver,
and in spite of the confident assertions
Of the latter they lost the day, only
clecting one trustee. The majoiitIes
run from 30 to 100.
The ticket elected is as follows
WILDER Nelson, president.
James e.. kress. clerk.
r. NJ. Harrington, treasurer.
Q. G, futile, \. +. Pmney and j. r.
Gibbs, trustees.
F. r. Mercll. assessor
ALMA.
In Alma the republicans went IN with
he determination of buryiug the oppo-
sIuon beneath an avalanche of votes,
and just about succeeded The main
fight was made upon president and the
republican majority was somewhat re-
duced there, otherwise II climbed into
The 100 notch,
The winners are.
5. w. Tinker, president.
w. w. Kinch, clerk.
W. Gargett, treasurer.
V. NJ. Wilson, assessor.
Ely Brewbaker, A. w. Beckner, Ed
Hannah trustees.
ASHLEY.
In Ashley no party lines were drawn
although the winning ticket My con-
tains one democrat. The election was
without particular interest aud passed
off quietly. The citizens ticket was
elected
Benjamin Garrett, president
+. L. Fuller, clerk.
James Woolston. treasurer.
Charles Kerr, l.. NJ. Hutchinson CD,
Ira Otto, trustees.
SHEPHERD.
Party lines were drawn taut in Shep-
herd and the election was contest of
strength between the silver combina-
ton and the republicans. The latter
wen ont by majorities Of about Is.
F. \. Worthngton. president.
A. Z. Schweir, clerk.
II. d. Bent, treasurer.
S. Clark. assessor.
l.. ID. Cole, a. e.. Strub,e, John Hess,
trustees.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-18
STATE NEWS.

Owosso, Mich, March ll.-SpecIai.
The workingmen of this city have
shown an unusual amount of enthus :
astic patriotism the past few days.
Flags now hoat from seven of the sim
gest furniture factories i'm the city.
Services presided over 10y laboriug men
we're held at each raising, and promin-
ent public men delivered address. Tuc
older people declared it reminded them
of the recruiting days Of 1861. Other
factories will put up lags during the
week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-18
estimated at about $7.on0.000.
THE HORSE OF THE CENTuR,
Wonderful Career of the Great Trotte,
Dexter.


Dexter.
Mr.. Jonas Hawkins, of Orange coun.
ty, obtained from a strolling gypsy
band n brown mare, 1872 hands, with
four white feet. He used her, says
Scribner's Magazine, for a family nag
and by Secley's American Star got a
black filly, foaled in 1s4S, which was
named Clara. The flly became the
property of his son, Jonathan Haw.
ki1s, and she grew into a mare of 14.3
hands. She had IA star snip and three
white feet, and was driven pretty hard
on the country roads by her young ms
ter. In 1857, by Rysdvk's Handle
tonian, she had the paragon. Dexter.
The brown gelding. with blaze and
four white feet, was purchased by Mr.
George B. Alley, for $500, and he subse
quently became the property of Mr. A.
+. Fawcett. Dexter, under the tutor
ship of Hiram Woodruff made his first
public appearance at Fashion Course
May 4, 1864. He met and defeated, dur
ing his short but brilliant turf career.
such horses as Gen. Butler, George NJ
Patchen, Jr., Lady Thorpe and Gold.
smith Maid, and he probably was liz
the enjoyment of more worldwide
fame than any horse foaled on Amer
lean soil. He brought Budd Doble into
public notice, and the sight of the
white-faced gelding coming with tre-
mendous force down the home-stretch
inspired the loftiest dreams. The PEG
pie swung their hats and shouted:
"ITurrah for Dexter! Long live the
horse of the century,"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-18
Where the Timber Goes.

One of perhaps many little considered
Nays in which the forests of the coun-
Try are being eaten up is in supplying
timber for railway timber work. There
are 1000 miles OF trestle structure in
the United States, according 10 an esti-
mate by the Forestry Division. This
trestle work has to be replaced entirely
every nine years, on an average, and
every year timber amounting to eco.
100000 feet. board measure. is used fol
this purpose. Nearly all the timber il
cut from the largest and finest trees
The annual expenditure on this work -
estimated at about 100000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-18

Lansing, Mich. March 14.-Gov.
Pingree has appointed the following
agents of the state board Of corrections
and charities: Albert IL. Rolph, of
Escanaba. for Delta county succeed j.
C. Van Duzer, deceased. Joseph Il
Edwards, of Dowagiac, for Cass county.
He has also appointed Winfield 5. Ham
son, of Hart, for Oceana county, c. f
Densmore, of Bsllaire, for Antrim
county.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-18

Nj. Clemens, Mich March 1l.-Spec.
ial.-The fire department has about
concluded arrangements for "a monster
band and fremen's tournament here
on July 4. Large prizes will be offered
and several OF the crack race teams
from Canada are expected to compete.
1t is estimated that 10000 visitors will
be here on that day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-18

She-Do You remember, Frank the
night YOU proposed to me, hung my
head and said nothing?
IIe-Do ! remember il, Well. /
should rather say did! 1t was the last
time saw You act so!-Yonkers States
man.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-18
rho APPROPRIATE RcmnrIs.

"You should never say sweets to the
sweet when you offer girl refresh
ments," said Iiuggins 10 Nissan.
What should | say?"
"An ice to a nice girl. Louisville
Courier-,JOurnaI
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-18
ExnInirieI.

'He doesn't look like poet, does he ?"
as he one?"
well, l was told that a good deal of
his time was devoted to meter"
"Oh, that has no poetical significance.
Hes an Inspector for gas company"
Then he's in the field of romance at
any rate. "-Chicago Post.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-18

He-1iiss Roselears complexior IS
very delicate.
She (without the least touch Of NAL
ice, of conrse)-Nery I've known
single application Of soap and water
20 ruin it.-Judre.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-18

St. Clair, Mich, March l4.-Spccial.
Joseph Elstalf kept the Sabbath day by
becoming intoxicated. TO sober HIM
off his wife shot him with revolver.
INJECTING flesh wound in the shoulder.
The wound is not serious. No arrest,
were made.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-18

St. CLAIR, Mich. March 14,-Spec-
ial.-Forest Langell and b. Swift, ship
carpenters, left for Portland Ore, thi,
morning. 1t is said that they arc to be
employed in building war ships Tor the
government.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-18
4 Pointed Question.

Miss Elderly declare. | was so 1us.
trated when Mr.. Blocker called that I'm
sure be VIII think | acted like a goose
Miss Gounger-Wel, You certainly
don't expect him to think a woman of
your age would act like spring chick
en-. do you ?-Chicago News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-18

Saginaw, Mich., March li-The
strike of the conductors and motormen
on the Union street railway was settled
Saturday afternoon. The hours Of the
men will be reduced, but the wages
will remain unchanged.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-18

Lansing, Mich, March LITTLE petit.
tions for the passage OF the taxation bill
to be introduced at the special session
of the legislature are coming IN at a
rapid rate It is expected that the
number of signers will be more than
100000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-18

Maud-What do you think Of Miss
TiTh-Note's singing? It's entirely by
ear.
Claud-WeE. I was wondering how
she managed 10 make such frightful
noise with her mouth.-Town Topics.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-18

Alma, Mich, March ll.-Special.-
Mrs. Marshmont sister of Mrs. A. w.
Wright, dropped dead this morning Of
heart disease.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-18

"The Sllittles next door are not on
speaking terms"
'What is the mattcr?"
Gle told her he would 60 TO Alaska
and get rich, and then he backed out"
Detroit Free Press.