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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18

ton party in congress Will antagonlze
President McKinley's expansion policy
in body this winter possibly defeating
the peace treaty which is expected to be
agreed upon between Spain and the
United States for the acquisition of the
Philippines, but should fractional opposi-
ton in the senate bring about that re
suit the president will probably call an
extra session of the senate, and possibly
of both houses, at any time after March
+. when the treaty will be ratified.
Even if the Republicans do not have the
necessary two-thirds majority there
are enough opposition members favor
able to expansion to make the ratifica'
non of the treaty certain.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18
what We Have.

Now that the smoke of the battle OF
ballots has cleared away sufficiently we
find that in the nation the Republican
party has chosen state legislatures that
will make gain of Uni ted States sena-
tors, and has won a majority Of the
house Of representatives. This is bet
ter result than has been accomplished in
any but presidential year since the in
cumbency of President Grant. 1t is
result that indicates the popular conf
dence in President Mckinley, the appro-
baton of his Successful policy and the
determination that there shall be no
backward steps along the line OF sound
money and protection of home industries.
The groundwork of Republican policies
and Republican success is unmoved, and
a Republican victory in 1900 is ass ured.
That branch of congress which has
been in the hands of the unsound money
forces during three-fourths the time
since Greerbackism first became an issue
in national politics a quarter of centu-
~ ago, will afteI. March 4 next, be safe
~ in the control of the honest money
forces The victory in the house of rep
resentatives was gained in the face OF
the most virulent and persistent misrep-
resentation on the part of the Democrat
ic party, which has been known in any
canvass in the past quarter of century
In spite of the fact that the Republican
party prosecuted the war against Spain
with rare Judgment and success, it has
been attacked by the Democrats with a
mendacity and malevolence which,
happily, is seldom seen oven i'll the most
closely contested and exciting CAM
paigns.
The Republicans, as was anticipated.
lost few seats from over confidence
and indifference, but they guined wher'
ever heavy vote was cast. Only one
branch of congress is now in Republican
control, but for the next 40 years al
least the entire Legislature " ill be in the
party's hands. Beginning with mex
March, the Republican pc rty, for thu
first time since 1891, viii h. ave complete
sway over all branches of the govern
ment, and the legitimate fruits of TIN
war will be gathered. Tie silver foil.
is buried beyond any hop of resurrec
ton All the clouds whic IN the fear OF
Democratic victory gath cred have bee
dispersed OF cours tn anti admins
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18

Ii is not difficult TO see how the south
ern states roll mp such tremendous De-
mocratic majorities The Geobel elect
ton law. which is now before the Ken
lucky court of appeals on a question OF
its constitui ionality, is probably the
most obnoxious law OF the kind on the
statute books of any state III the union,
and it will take rank with the most par
tisan laws Of the kind enacted during
the last 10 years. 1t was passed by the
Democrats in the last Kentucky legisla-
ture. and provides for the state election
commission chosen by the legislation and
composed entirely of Democrats. This
state commission appoints county cleo
ton boards which in their turn appoint
the election judges and clerks The
election returns when made out by the
clerks and certified 20 by the judges, are
sent 10 the County Election Commits
sioners who transmit them 10 the state
Election Commissioners, who have the
final decision and can throw out any re-
turns they see fit 1t is not surprising
that there is much opposition to the law
even among the Democrats themselves.
This sentiment prevails especially
among the business men, who fear that
the progress of the state will be checked
if such an illiteral election law remains
on the statute books.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18

"Algerism" was pushed to the front
as an issue in Michigan as in other
states. and just see what happened to It..
Governor Pingree was one of the first to
come to General Ayers defense when
the yellow journals were heaping abuse
upon the conduct of war, and the SPLEEN
did majority given Governor Pingree is
q direct acknowledgement and indorse-
ment Of that defense. Michigan is not
fire-in. the.rear state, and ii is very APP
parent does not think the war failure.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18

While the returns are not complete on
the question of a constitutional conven-
ton, it having been practically lost sight
of in the count of the votes on state
affairs, enough returns are in from the
cities to almost insure that it has carried.
Gov Pingree is so thoroughly convinced
that it is. he is already figuring on the
election Of delegates next spring. The
legislature will determine the number
Of delegates to be elected. If elected 10y
representative districts. the convention
would number 100 people; if by senator
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18

SILVER has gone glimmering in Nebras-
ka, and Colonel Bryan now lives in
state that will have nothing to do with
his decisions Two years ago Bryan,
carried the state by II, $50 plurality, and
four of the six congressman elected were
silverites This year the Republicans have
majority of 5000 or 10000, and instead
of two TIE Republicans have four of the
congressman and a large Republican
majority in congress will insure the re-
tirement of Populist Senator Allen. If
Nebraska rejects and repudiates Bryan
ism it is about time some of the states
and some of the statesmen further east
did little serious thinking Of how fool
ish is this whole silver business.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18
A KIDNEY DISEASE.
Given Up by Four Doctors.

Beaver Dam, o., Aug. 27th, 1895.
My daughter, after being treated by
four doctors, and being given up for
lost, a neighbor recommended Foley $
Kidney Cure. To-day she is able to
walk several miles without fatigue. l
feel we would have lost her If il was not
for your medicine. BIvINs 81 RHODES
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18

western Michigan 10 vote against him.
Burrows has always been for Michigan
and Michigan is now for Burrows
Grand Rapids Herald.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18

The war department made its first de-
finite schedule last week, locating the
various volunteer regiments that are to
go to Cuba. The 3lst Michigan will go
10 Santa Clara and the Both TO Havana,
These are choice assignments, as by the
time the soldiers get there the danger of
yellow fever will be past and the soldiers
will enjoy all the delights of winter III
two of the lOveliest spots ON the island.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18

ial, 30 people; by congressional districts,
II people; by counties, SO people. 1t is
most probable the election will be held
by representative districts.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18

shoes TO our ALREADY If heard to five
eoo pairs Of Ladies price sa75 $500 and 50
20 pair Of ladies Dongoa Shoes SO
Mems al solid d a5ss; s Sness d for I s
10 pairs Of Mems Winter Calf Shoes former price
Milwaukee oil Grain and price So
aa S Boot .oI.. :. fsS
prs Of first quality Boots Woonochets) 249
SO pairs of Snag candee) for 327
$50 pairs quality Hurons Woonsohets) Us
pairs of quality Arctics Woonsoches(
200 pair first quality Light Rubbers (Woonsoches 81
pairs Mems Light RHbbes lMoonsoche'S) lot
and Rubber this is snap lo9
days only Al W. Offer ali Iabbrc Goods equaag as. cheap.
Dress Suits at so sI2 s4 SIS ana up
% ali wool Fancy price $40 and sls price $3.50
p T nd GRAY Chevoi Suits single price
% odd suits Which 90
20 good ey f s%is . to eSs c At W S w hare % Dress
O"roos at slo, Sl2 sl4 and SIS , ~
IS all Kersey price sl2 This coat warranted TO
large iime of Heavy listers to sa
20 good Beaver worth 81, close at 49,; 500
10 Good everdv shoddy wool to close at $50
We large line of Boys overcoa and listers 'a s s
Boys hIeg 1e S SfS a Ss to I6 from
school Suits in the world for
good Skin Glove or Mien for.'. ..'.''''''''
Leather Supender 10
yy Tersey Knit Shirt worth 81 90
good worth zoe for 'I2
The soo Underwear for. rs
Heavy I,eeced Underwear worth Tor
Heayy; Feeced Lined (size "a 49, for rs
pairs Pants, warranted not to rip worth a
Rubber Lined worth l47
Duck Coat, sale price ''''''''' 79
good wool Nackinaw worth 81 IS for az
Mem h Ia re poo M%ckint6hes @ ony lelD
large line of all wool Mackintohes 81 up
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18


arranged this sale with the view of advertising II,
this Department of the most enterprising III
Dry Goods Stores in the County III
Best 50 yd Spool Silk &c spool
Set best Dress Stays worth Zoe &c set
Cabinet Hair Pins worth SC at 24c
Best Safety Pins worth sc at &c II
Ladies' Fast Black Hose at &c pair H
Childs Fast Black Ribbed Hose at &c pair HI
Best Table Ocoth at &c yd HI
Ladies' COrsets worth SOC at 29c II
SO inch wide Scrm worth Sc yd at 24c yd H
Turkey Red Tabecloth worth 25c yd at l5c yd H
Best Lining Cambria worth sc yd at &c yd NJ
Good Quality Outing worth sc &c yd at 2tc yd H
Ladies' Fine Jersey Fleeced Lined Gloves worth i
zoe pair at 10c pair II
Ladles Navy Blue Wrappers worth 75c at 800 each H
Cotton Crash worth sc yd at pc yd III
Good Heavy Shntngs worth Sc to &c yd at 34c yd I'LL
Straw Tickings worth &c to SC yd at sc yd /
Needle Books worth sc at &c u
15c Linen Iuck Towels 1Oc MN
Large Size Turkish Bath Towels worth Oc at sc each ~
Large Size Cotton Huck Towels worth at Sc each (N
Chenille Table Covers worth 40c at 25c each ~
TapeMeasures worth sc at lc each IN
Ladies jersey Ribbed Feeced Lined Vests ~
worth 25C at l7c each NSM
40 inch all wool Henrettas worth 40c yd at 25c I'D ~
36 inch all wool Serges worth 35c yd at 25c yd NS
SO inch wool Plads worth 2Oc yd at 124c ~
and other bargains IN Dress Goods Which ION
space aCiW not aLIOaO to mention ~
Sc Cotton Batting goes at Sc a roll o.
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18
Clothing and Shoe Dept.

We have added the of Drew Seby Co.'S Ladies
already complete STOCK Al your ee aie " ~ -" "
cant them with this line
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18
Dry Goods Department.
An Opportunity

Which occurs but once in a life time. We have
arranged this sale with the view Of advertising
this Department as of the most enterprising
Dry Goods Stores in the County
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-06

rigid customs and other rules wers
abolished In order to help the recon-
centrados, the victims Of the fight sus-
tained by the United States. We ad-
mitted free of duties the help sent from
America-sent for the purpose OF in
creasing the existing discords. In short,
nothing has been left undone which
might satisfy the aspirations of the peo-
pie, IL compatible with the national
honor.
"On the petition of his holiness, the
pope, and the European powers, hos
tflities were suspended In order to treat
for peace. Ignoring al this, the pres
ident of the United States declared that
the autonomous form of governmcht had
turned out to be a failure when par
lament had not even assembled, and
the patriots OF the United States were
excited by the declaration that Span
iards caused the Maine catastrophe, for
getting the generous hospitality her
sailors received here Now the United
States Is taking UP arms to impose It's
domination.
Before such an outrage, Spanfards
and Cubans must be united to derend
the fatherland. and the reconciliation
will be all the more sacred in view of
the actual circumstances In the case.
The defenders. of Spain and of the au-
tonomy of Cuba all have Spanish blood
In their veins, or were born on this soil.
"All the new laws must be put In
force on July 1. Preference should be
given to the measures providing for
public security and the maintenance of
the national honor of Spain, the only
country which can protect the develop
ment OF this colony and bring about the
formation of great country united to
the old Castilian nation and at the same
time be the mediator. in the new world,
between both continents"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-06
Address Made to AutOnO-
nous Congress.
HARPED ON OUR DUPLICITY
Pictured Cuba as a Mediator Be-
tween the Continents.
MAINE DISASTER ALLUDED TO.

Havana. May 6.-General Blanco
opened the first congress of Cuba elected
under the autonomous form of govern
ment. Every effort was made by the
Spanish officials to give brilliancy to the
occasion. There was a procession. and
the streets were decorated with fiags and
banners. The captain general made an
address in which he said: IF the dec
larations OF the United States had been
sincere. It's guns ought to be saluting
today the first Cuban parliament in
stead OF threatening the lives of its
members and proving herself so false to
their policy. ambitions and plans. Spain
has given the island AL she is authorized
to give for the purpose OF restoring
peace and without any conditions. The
autonomist form OF government estab-
iished is as ample as that of the British
colonies, and Spain has declared that 1t
will be made more ample still IL such a
course is judged to be necessary>by the
members Of this congress.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-06
A HOLD UP
ATTEMPTED
Two Bold Robbers Raided
a Maine Hotel.
THE DESPERADOES ARMED
Courage of Clerk Caused Them 10
Flee Precipitatcly.
THE DESPERADOES ARMED
THOUGHT TO BE OLD OFFENDERS

Portland. Me-. May 6.-Two masked
robbers attempted to hold up the clerk
of the West End hotel about 10 o'clock
last night. Twenty-Five or more travel
ling men were sitting about the office
when the door of the ladies' entrance
opened and two men wearing working
mems overalls stepped into the office.
Hold up your hands," they commanded.
as they levelled their guns at the men
Sitting around the Office.
Edward Anderson. an elevator boy,
and Charles Adams. a bellboy. who were
talking together. were knocked down
by slungshots in the hands of the burg
lars. who then turned their attention
to the men in the Office. George NJ.
Perry OF Boston. who represents the
Holbrook Manufacturing company Of
New York. saw the highwaymen knock
down the boys and started across the
floor towards them. He was ordered
to hold UP his hands, but instead OF
doing so he attempted to grab one of the
fellows. At this moment Perry was
felled TO the floor by slungshot in the
hands of the other robber. and when
those in the office saw this they made a
break for the doors.
Walter Castner, the night clerk. had
loaded his revolver when the two boys
were knocked down,s and started to get
out into the office floor with IL in his
hand. By this time the burglars had
lost their nerve and made break for the
door by which they entered. They
ran across the square towards the union
station, and escaped. They are thought
to be the same pair who operated in
Boston and Lynn all winter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-06
WARREN.

AT adjourned meeting Of the Town Council
retail liquor licenses were granted to John
n. McDonough and James II. Smith. -Four
petitioners were given leave to withdraw their
petitions Thomas j. Loughran was elected
truant officer and police constable.
The monthly social and supper of the
Ladies' Aid Society connected with the
Methodist Church was held last evening I'm
the church parlors. The following program
was given: Piano solos, Florence Forem an.
Jennie Chsmplin and Eta Sanders; vocal
solos. Mr.. J. H. Carpenter; reading, Ellis
Gladding.
The Baptist Sewing Society held social
exercises at the vcstry Of the church last
evening, which were largely attended. The
following were given: Piano duets, Mrs.
Boyce and Miss Martin, Miss welch, John r.
West, Jr.; vocal solos, Miss Merchant, Miss
Hattie. Mrs. watjen; piano solo, Miss Emma
Welch.
Mr.. Raymond Foster has been visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Foster, this
week.
Mrs. George Gordon and daughter have
gone on visit to her parents. who live in
Johnston.
Mrs. William Ashley Of Brooklyn, wife OF
Rev. William Ashley, who for number OF
years was pastor OF st. Msrk's Church Is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary Wheaton, for
a few days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-06

"Batted for Nichols In the ninth.
New Yorks 30 o . 3 o. o o-6
Bostons ......1 0 90 30 0-a
Two-base hts-Grady, Van Haltren,
Lowe. Three-base hit--Davis. Home
runs-Wilmot. Grady. Stolen base
Bergen. First base on balls-By Meek
In, 1: by Seymour, s.; by Nichols. 2.
Double play--Davfs, Gleason and Joyce,
q Hit by pitched ball--Stahl. Struck
out-By Meekin. Hamilton: by Sey-
mour. Hamilton, Tenney, Long. Stahl,
Nichols, 2; by Nichols, Van Haltren,
Hartman. Wild Pitch-Nichols. Time
ISL. Umpires-Lynch and Connolly.
The New Bedfords played fast game
against the Newports and won eas ily.
to s. Sechrist had the Newport play
when he let up.
The Providences defeated the Torontos.
IL to 8, in a game In which hits were well
punched on both sides. They mixed
called balls and good hitting for seven
runs In two innings against Foutz, and
Mcfarland was substituted. They made
five runs against him and won.
The defeat OF the Tauntons by the
neghbors from Brockton. 10 to I. Is
easily explained. Wolff gave bases on
balls and was pounded SO hard In the
second inning that he was replaced by
McGamwell. who was unable TO over
come the lead.
The league games scheduled in Brook
Iyn. Cleveland and Cincinnati were pre-
vented by rain.
The springfields were unable to bunch
hits on McFarlan after the first inning
while Korwan was easy for the Mon
treals, besides being wild. Score: ~ to 4.
Killen was taken out Of the ball game
In Pittsburg when the fourth man faced
him. after making an error. giving a
base on balls and allowing two hits to
the Chicagos. The game was called at
the end OF the sixth inning on account Of
rain Score. 4 to L.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-06
BAY STATE soLoNs.

Boston. May e.--After some debate In
the senate. the bill authorizing the city
OF Brockton 10 light its central police
station from its electric lighting pla II
In the city hall was ordered to a third
reading by n vote OF IL TO IA.
The pIll providing for the creation OF
a board OF apportionment In the city Of
Boston. the engrossment of which had
been reconsidered, was again passed TO
be engroesed by the senate.
There was a long debate In the house
on the bill 10 grant equal privileges TO all
express companies on railroads In Massa-
chusetts. The committee on railroads
reported ought not to pass on the bill.
and Mr.. Reed Of Taunton moved TO SUBJ
stitute the bill. Mr.. Peed cited three
companies that had practicai monopoly
OF the express business in Lr<sachu-
sets. A vote was not taken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-06
: ATTnENoRTH END.


George Ksnncy. the 12-ysar-old son Of
Patrick Ksnney Of 1896 North Main street.
while ont bicycle riding yesterday afternoon.
net with an accident. He was going along
opposite 6lS on the street on which he resides
when his wheel struck one Of the car tracks
and George was thrown on Ia front Of team.
He was found. when picked up by passsrs bv,
20 have sustained deep cash on his right
lsg between the knee ana ankle and was taken
into DR.. Ayers Office whore five stitches were
taken by the doctor 70 close the wound. The
injured lad was taken to his home by Charles
MCGOWAN.
The police Of the Second station made two
svrests last night.
John r. Sauls OF WAnskuck died yesterday.
Though he had been i'll for some time the end
came rather suddenly.
The second game Of the finals in the whist
tournament between the Bachelors ard the
No Name Clubs will be played in the rooms
Of the former club this evening. The
Bachelors have been easily leaders in the con-
test thus far.
:. By mistake the dance Of the No Name Club
was announced in this column as held in
What Cheer Hall when il in fact took place
in Dimond Hall. The committee OF the club
in charge Of the dance acknowledges many
favors received from the organization having
charge OF Dimond Hall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-06
WAR TIME
IMMIGRATION
Some Detailed Figures
on the Subject.
FIRST CLASS IMMIGRANTS
Are Smaller In Number Than During
the Boom Seasons.


NEW YORK, May 6. 6.-[Special Should
the hope for short war bred by Commo-
dore Dewey's victory In Manila material
ize into glorious fact then the expectation
of a heavy slump in immigration, men,
toned few days ago In this correspond
ence, would hardly be realized.
In fact, there Is every reason TO believe
that the number of strangers seeking
homes on these shores this year In such
circumstances will be larger than for any
recentyear. This is shown clearly by the
fact that In spite OF the war the total num-
ber of immigrants received at this port for
the first four months OF 1898 is thousands
In excess of the number arriving during
the corresponding period Of last year. For
the sake of exactness herewith give the
figures taken from the official records, just
completed to May 1:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-06
THE NEWS FROM
NEAR BY TOWNS.
OLNEYVILLE
Husband ana Wit. Fight-weyler Burned
In Effigy.

william Hayes and his wife OF North
Providence came into the square late last
evening and before l2 o'clock were intoxicated
and began to fight. 1he result was that Mrs.
Hayes's face was discolored and disfigured.
The police were called upon. but Hayes being
cute sort OF chap, lodged over into
Johnston, and signalled for his wife to follow
but while Hayes was thus engaged he was
caught mapping by Chief of Police Holbrook,
who in jiffy pushed Hayes out Of the to-be
annexed part of Johnston and he was Just as
quickly grabbed by Patrolman Webb. In less
than three minutes Hayes and his wife were
en- route to the Chaffee street station in the
hurry up wagon, under the guidance Of John
Giblin. At the station, Hayes wanted TO
clean out the station, but he was nut into a
cell where he remained until this morning.
and was then taken 10 the police court,
whore Judge Cobb fined him 81 and costs.
Mrs. Hayes was allowed her freedom.
The young men Of Lymansville at 0 80 yes
terday afternoon burned weyler in efigy.
At 80 the young men appeared on the street
with the efigy, and headed by small drum
marched in every direction, and by the time
they reached the scene OF execution they had
followers to the number Of 200 After supper
the older folks of the place mading an attemp
to place the stamp OF approval on the
action OF their offsprings, started n huge
bonfire. but the heavy rain upset their
plans.
John Banigan and Thomas Kelley have
been selected by the Young Mems Literary
and Social Club at the debate with the Wan
skuok Literary Club in Irons hall Sunday
evening, and as this is their first public ap.
pesrances, and being pitted against two
experienced debaters, the club rather OK
poets TO be beaten.
The work Of laying the water pipes on
Plsinfield street has been completed with the
exception OF a few finishing touches.
The Cadets and Wanskucks will play ball
on the Merino fats tomorrow afternoon.