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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23
Priceless Pain

"If price can be placed on pain, Mothers
Friend is worth its weight in gold as an allevi-
ator. MY wife suffered more in ten minutes with
either of her other two children than she did al
four bottles of Mothers Friend II is a blessing
to any one expecting TO become a mother" says
a customer.
Thus writes Henderson Dale, Druggist,
of Carmi, H., TO the Bradfeld Regulator
Company, of Atlanta, Ca, the proprie-
tors and manufacturers of " Mothers
Friend" This successful remedy is not
one of the many internal medicines adj
vertised to do unreasonable things, but a
scientifically prepared liniment especially
effective in adding strength and elasticity
TO those parts of woman's organism which
bear the severest strains of childbirth.
The liniment may be used at any and
all times during pregnancy up TO the
very hour of confinement. The earlier il
is begun, and the longer used, the more
perfect will be the result, but it has been
used during the last month only with
great benefit and success.
1t not only shortens labor and lessons
the pain attending it, but greatly dimin-
ishes the danger TO life of both mother
and child, and leaves the mother in a con-
dition more favorable to speedy recovery.
Mother Friend is sold by druggists
at 500, or sent by express on receipt of
price.
Valuable book for women, Before
Baby is Born, sent free on application.
The BRA0FlELD REGULATOR CO.. Atlanta. Ga.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23

The President has designated Mai
Gen. Brooke to be military governor
of Cuba. Each of the six provinces of
Cuba will have its own military gov
ernor, but all of these will receive
their instructions directly from Mai
Gen Brooke.
The national board of trade at Wash
ington adopted resolutions advocating
the nearest practical approach to com
plete reciprocal trade relations between
the United States, Canada and New
foundland; also, a resolution in favor
of the speedy construction of the Mic
aragua canal by the L. s.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23
LOWER CUBAN TARIFF.
New Schedule Goes Into Eject Jan. Il
VIII Encourage Commerce.

New Schedule Goes Into Eject Jan. -
VIII Encourage Commerce.
President Mckinley has signed an
executive order establishing a customs
tariff for the island of Cuba, TO go into
effect Jan ! next. 1t is a revision of
the temporary military tariff adopted
by the war department for the port Of
Santiago, which was general reduc-
tion of G2 per cent on the tariff imposed
by Spain on all imports into Cuba from
the United States and all other coun-
tries except Spain. The rates in the
tariff about to go into force, with some
few exceptions, are greatly below the
rates now in force at Santiago. The
new tariff has been framed with view
to the rehabilitation of the island. The
duty on paving stones, which are
likely to cut an important figure in the
sanitary rehabilitation of Havana, has
been abolished, and the duties on
chemicals, tar and pitch and crude oil
heavily cut. The iron ore and steel
rail duties have been reduced so per
cent. Coal and agricultural imple-
ments are put on the face list.
Accidents come with distressing fire.
quency on the farm. Cuts, bruises,
stings. sprains DR.. Thomas E,lec-
tric OH relieves the pain instantly.
\ ever ga - without it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23
5000 Chinese KILLED by AN Explosion.

A dispatch from Shanghai says IA
powder magazine situated in the center
of the Chinese camp at Hang Chow ex-
ploded. It is estimated that 1000 sol
diers were killed, including the gen
eral commanding. The American and
French missions were damaged; but
there were no fatalities among the
Americans.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23
Young Couple Killed by Train.

Central railroad track at Browns sid.
ing, near Athens, Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
Churchill were struck by the south
bound passenger train. Mr.. Churchill
was instantly killed, and his wife died
two hours later. Both were young
and had been married only six weeks.
The buggy was smashed to splinters,
but the horse escaped without injury.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23
IN OUR GREAT STATE.
THE HAPPENINGS IN NJ CHICAN
BRIEFLY RELATED.
State Grange Hold Profitable Con
ventions at Lansing - Three Killed
by "a Train Near INLAY City.
Farmers Clubs CONVENTION.

President Angel, of the u. NJ; Prin-
cipal X. G.. Boone, of the state normal;
President Snyder, of the Agricultural
college and other educators addressed
the State Association of Farmers Clubs
at Lansing.
The resolutions adopted favored the
Kimmis county salaries bill. the Atkin-
son equal taxation bill, the Torrens
real estate transfer system. an income
tax, postal savings banks and free
rural mail delivery. The Agricultural
college was indorsed. The canteen
system in the army, the outrageous
prices paid by the government for car
rying the mails, and the proposed at
tempt to repeal portion Of the law re-
curing the closing of saloons on legal
holidays were strongly denounced.
The officers elected are: President,
l.. ID. Watkins, Manchester; vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. II. n. Garner, Davisburg;
secretary, A. ID. Cook, Owosso; direc-
tors, c. 5. Johnson, Of Vassar, and NJ.
II. Crafts, of Leoni.
State Grange Meeting.
The State Grange in session at Lam
sing adopted the recommendations
of their executive committee which
were very similar 10 the resolu-
tions of the Farmers clubs. The Agri-
cultural college was given an enthusi-
astic Endorsement, and the legislature
was asked TO make an appropriation
for a building that will accommodate
$50 women students.
The two farmer organizations held
Joint opening meeting in Represent
ative hall. Master Horton of the
Grange presided, and addresses We're
made by Thomas Mars, of Berrien
Springs; President Cook OF the Farm
ers clubs; State Librarian Spencer; a.
{. Bird. of Highlands; A. f. Palmer. of
Kalkaska; Miss Jennie Buell., OF Ann
Arbor; X l.. Butterfield. of Lansing,
and Gov. Pingree. The governor
talked on state affairs, and captured
the audience.
The report of Secretary Buell., Of the
State Grange, shows that the total re-
ceipts of the year were S5.0s9.91 and
the total disbursements Si,1j9.23. Dur
ing the year II entirely new oranges
were organized and u surrendered
charters were put in use again, thus
making an increase of 81 subordinates.
The following officers were elected:
Master, George Il. Horton. Fruit
Ridge unanimously reelected for the
fourth successive term; ovcrseer. T. j..
Ward. CharlevoiX: lecturer, Mrs. Frank
Saunders, Kent; steward, George l..
Carlisle. Kalllaska; assistant steward.
VIM. Robertson, Newagc; chaplain.
Mrs Mary \. Mayo, Battle Creek; sec
rotary, Miss Jennie Buell., Ann Arbor;
treasurer. +. y. Strong, Nicksburg;
gate keeper, NJ. II. Foster, Kent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23

Fire destroyed the new Episcopal
church at Lyons. The building was
originally the Methodist church at
Muir
VIM. Marshall, of Saginaw, is form
ing a company to manufacture roof
title from shale thrown from coal
mines
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23
Q a * rs - R L n.
poo,..ho - The Kind You Have kI6ayS BOUT1
Signature of IH2AIZw

Half the ills that man is heir TO
come from Indigestion. Burdock
Blood Bitters strengthens and tones
the stomach; makes indigestion i'm
poisible.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23
Federation OF labor in Detroit Next Year

Detroit was selected by the American
Federation of Labor over Louisville,
Atlanta and Cleveland as the next place
of holding the annual convention.
Samuel Gompers was reelected presi-
dent unanimously.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23
Tolls what TROUBLED Her.

"My health was very ppor. My APP
petite was gone and had female
weakness aud local trouble. could
not sleep well, had heartburn, dizziness
one bottle OF Hoods Saraparilla my
appetite returned and am nov able
To work" Miss LYDIA STAEBLER
Ann ArbOr, Micn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23
TELEGRAPHIC BITS.

Admiral Dewey has raised the Span
ish cruiser Isla de Cuba and sent her
to Hong Kong for repairs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23

When you are nervous and sleepless,
axe Hoods SirsaparilIa. 1t makes
the nerves strong and gives Refreshing
sleep
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23
steambarge Burned by Incendlaries.

steambarge Burned by fncendiaries.
The steambarge James =. Donaldson,
owned by Bay City parties, was dam
aged So 900 by fire, while tied up at
Bay City. The fire was of incendiary
origin. Insured
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23
NEWSY GENERALiVIES
ITEMS GATHERED FROM ALL
DIRECTIONS.

President Mckinley Stirs mp the Enthus-
iasm of the Southern People by His
His Timely Patriotic Addresses-
Pinar del Rio Province In Bad shape
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23

Hoods Pills are the only pills TO
take with Hoods Sarsaparilla. poe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23
REED CITY SANITARIUM
REED CITY, MICHIGAN.

A. p. SP1NNEY, VI. D., Prop'r +. ". SPISNEY
NJ. d., Resident Physician, with consulting ply
sicans and surgeons. and profess onal nurses
The cheapest Sanitarium in the world; place for
the poor and middle class. Are YOU sick and dis
coufagcd; We give months treatment, FREE by
mail. Send for question list prices and journals.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-23

WANTEO-SEN ERAL TRU STWORTHY PER-
sous in this state TO manage our business ~
their own and nearby counties Its mainly Of
flee work conducted al home. Salary straight
100 year and expenses-defnite, bonafide, no
more no less salary. Monthly s15. References
Enclose se'f-addrt ssed stamped envelope, Her
bert r. Hess Prest.. Dept NJ, Chicago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
BURNED TO A
While Starting "a Fire with Coal
OiI-Pracfice March.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, July %
Special)-Mrs. Drucilla Parker, wife Of
Robert Parker. while starting a fire this
morning with coal-oil, was so badly burn
ed that she died shortly afterwards. At
the time of the sad and Unfortunate ac-
cident she was preparing to wash, and
suppOsing the fire with which she had
cooked breakfast was out, she placed
some kindling in the stove n COM
monced pouring the oil over IL from a
gallon can which had just been filled. Sud
denly the can exploded. and before she
could realize her condition her clothing
was I'm a blaze. She ran into the yard
and cried for help. Her cry was respond
I'd to by nearly all OF the moulders of
Hunters foundry, but on their arrival her
clothes had been nearly consumed n
her body burned almost TO a crisp. Mrs
Parker was about 2S years of age and a
daughter OF Mr.. Tanzy Williams.
Companies A. b. c, and ID, comprising
The First Battalion OF the Fourth kesl-
ment, were given a practice march or
four miles I'm the country to-day. Ihey
We're ia light marching order, and carried
a days rations. The Second Battalion
will follow suit tomorrow and the Third
on Thursday.
Among those who enlisted yesterday
With Captain Rowe was Mr.. Harry NUT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27

gan, OF Warsaw, brother Of Mr.. w. r.
Norsan. OF the News, Of that place.
The remains OF Mr. william A. Little
were Inferred tc-day. The flpraI tributes
were exceedingly handsome. and the GER
vices both at the church and cemetery
were attended by . large concourse of
friends. His daughter, Mrs. Edward
Price. Of Richmond. who attended, ac-
companied by her husband, returned home
this evening.
Mr.. Thomas L. Dornin, Norfolk's CHER
OF Police, who died Monday. was a brother
OF Mrs. ]. N. Barney and Mrs. r.. C..
Beale. of this city. The former left to-
day 10 attend the funeral. which takes
place In Norfolk tomorrow.
Mr.. Polk Miller. Of Richmond, will give
an entertainment at King George Court
house on next Friday evening for the
benefit OF the Episcopal church of that
place.
Rev. J.. p. Stump left to-day to attend
the Sunday-Schoof Convention of the Bal
timore District Methodist Episcopal
Church. South, which sonvenes in that
city tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
GATE CITY.
Circuit Court-KiiIed mt Santiago
Death of n Lady.

Death of n Lady.
GATE CITY, VA, July 5.-(SpeciaiI
Circuit Court has been in session here the
past week. A large number OF cases Oh
minor importance have been disposed Oh
The court will continue in session Tor
several days yet. as the docket Is large
and Judge Miller seems anxious to clear IL
News has Just been received that John
Luton. son of Mr.. A. J. Litton, OF SUCK
l~eyyille. Lee ounty Va, was Killed at
Santiago July I'd. He was a brigh young
medical student, and was very popular.
ne was of one of the leading families OF
Southwest Virginia. His aged parents and
his sisters are said to be Frustrated with
grief.
professor Giles NJ. Smith. OF William
and Mary College. has been selected as
teacher OF ~anguage and science In Shoe-
maker College.
REV. s. A.. Weber, Of Charleston, >. C.'
one of the editors OF the Methodist Advo-
cate. is visiting his son. Rev. J. l.. Weber
nastor of the Methodist Episcopal cnurch'
south. at this place. He VIII remain mere
several weeks. ..
A telephone line. connecting Gate Wy
.nd Mckelsyille, a distance OF nfteen
lies will be constructed soon. 1t will
nrobab lv be extended on to Russell Court
house. The line Is a continuation OF the
Kvles Ford CTenn.) and Gate City iine'
which Is now completed.
The wife of DR.. c. T. Barker died very
.,,ddenlv here yesterday morning. sne
nad iust returned from attending the
Mountain Springs. She was an excellent
Christian lady, and her death has cast .
Gloom over the communttys
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
THE NORTHERN NECK.
A Church Burned-Pcrsonal Notes
Crows and Corn.


CONFORM. KING GEORGE COUNTY,
VA, July 26.--(Special.)-A gentleman
from Lancaster county confirms the re-
port circulated here several days ago that
Mt. Vernon colored Baptist church, nea
White Stone. was struck by lightning
and burned to the ground during an cleo.
tric-storm last week. The edifce cost
above 5000. and was uninsured.
Mr.. Benjamin S. Minor. a Washington
%. CO lawyer, VINO has been spending a
few days with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
John T.. Minor, at this place, returned
home yesterday.
Miss Attaway NJ. Lewis. of Washing
ton. is visiting Captain and Mrs. John G..
Pollock, in Stafford.
Miss Meta Pollock, of Stafford. is at
Atlantic City.
Mr.. Dunaway Zones, Of Baltimore. is
visiting his parents, Rev. and Mrs. II. H.
Fones, in this county.
Wharton-Grove Baptist camp-meetlng.
at Weems, in Lancaster, will open next
Friday. the 18th, and continue ten days.
Some Of the ablest divines In the Baptist
denomination are expected to be present
and preach next week.
The only Northern Neck teachers at
tending the Mt. Jackson normal. as far
as can be ascertained, are Mr.. Bruce
Squires, of Lancaster county; Miss Gar
ner. Of Richmond county; Mrs. SIMPLY
and Miss Tayloe, of Westmoreland coun-
ty. Not one of the King George teachers
attended his year.
The Junior Order United American Me-
chanics is gaining in numbers and in pop
ularity i'm the lower counties of the Neck,
and it is expected that 1t will soon spread
to this county. About $120 was raised at
an entertainment given by the order at
Newland last week. This money was
raised TO liquidate a debt on the hand
some Junior Order United American Me-
chanics' Hall, at Newland.
A Stafford citizens says that the levy
for the public roads OF that connty for
the past year was $1,000 :. while the ex-
penditures for the same amounted to
S2,142.42..
Melons are going to market from this
county, and good ones are commanding
fine prices.
For several days past vast multitudes
of crows nave been invading the corn
fields in some parts of this county. They
are playing havoc with the ears of corn,
which are just in the milk state" by
tearing open the green shuck. eating
about one fifth Of the ear, and leaving
the remaining -four fifths so exposed that
1t rots soon after being thus mutilated.
Miss Jane Gift. who has been visiting
friends in the District of Columbia, has
returned TO her home in this neighbor-
hood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
THE T
Health Officers RepOrt-The Con-
a%ressfOnaI Fight-NOtes.

PETERSBURG, VA. July 26.-(Special.)
The report of the Health officer shows
that during the month ending to-day
there were AZ deaths in his city-white,
10: colored, %. OF the decedents "A were
under 5 years of age and Y over so years.
Rate of mortality of the whole popula-
ton, 22.56 per 1000 per annum; Of the
white 10. and Of the colored population
27.3S.
1t is a surprising fact that among the
colored population many deaths occur
where no medical attention has been re-
ceived, because no physician has been
called TO prescribe for the sick. And this,
too, when the city has an organized corps
of doctors to attend the poor, and fur
nishes medicines free. All deaths thus
occurring conn to the attention of the
Coroner.
Hon. Sidney p. Epes is in the city to-
day. While his campaign for Congress
has not been formally opened, he has by
no means been idle.
1t is believed there will be a warm
fight for the Republican nomination for
Congress in this district, and there are
moro than one or two aspirants for the
honor. Report has IT that the machine
leaders are opposed to nominating Mr..
Thorp for Congress, but that the other
Republicans are very friendly to him. II
the latter are earnest and honest in their
support of Mr.. Thorp they will likely
secure his denomination over the opposi-
ton.
When the case Of Robert Morton (col-
ored), charged with the murder of George
II. Westmoreland. is called in the Hust-
ings Court next Monday. a strong effort
will be made by his counse TO lave the
trial postponed until the September term
of the court, because of the absence In
New York of a material witness. with
whom II has yet been impossible to COM
municate. The jury TO try the case was
summoned by the City Sergeant to-day.
II is understood that there will be seye-
raj applicants here for the position of
Register Of Bankruptcy.
MIR. William Henry Mann. who has
been spending some time at the Blue
Ridge Springs for his health. returned
home to-day, and this evening left for
Boston.
Mr.. II. s. Bailey. city editor of the Nor
folk Virginian. who has been visiting
here, left for home to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
THE CITY BY THE SEA
REMAINS OF HAMILTON FISH AND
CAPT. CAPRON SENT NORTH.
SM0KELESS POWDER CARTRIDGES.
A Mig Consignment Arrives for the
Porto Rico Northumberland
of S~hips-Being Repaired-.Ladies
Saved from Drowning.

NORFOLK, VA, July 26.-(Speclai.)-
The body of Sergeant Hamilton Fish, or
the Rough Riders, was taken by his IA
York, where 1t will be placed in the Fish
mausoleum. Tonight the remains Oh
Captain Allen Capron, also of the Rough
Riders, which were brought North by Mr..
Fish, were placed aboard the washington
steamer. The casket Is addressed to the
War Department. As the remains OF both
heroes were borne aboard the steamers
the crowds on the wharves stood reye-
rent.y with uncovered heads.
There has arrived here FOR the Ordnance
Department a consignment from the Wa
tervllet arsenal of about 300 cases OF ~
cartridges. containing smokeless powder.
Each cartridge weighs nineteen ounces,
Is Of 12-primer size, and has a contact
fuse. The fact that our soldiers were at
a disadvantage at Santiago by having TO
use black powder, while the Spaniards
used smokeless, has awakened the War
Department 10 activity, and the advance
arrival OF these cases shows that the
troops will be supplied With smokeless
powder in the Porto Rico campaign, at
least for the rapid-fire guns. 1t Is ex-
pected the cartridges will go aboard the
transport st. Louis, now in Hampton
Roads.
The gunboat Apache passed out the
Capes at noon bound south. She Is man
ned by a crew from the Maryland Naval
Reserves, who have been here awaiting
her departure for several weeks past.
The collier Cassius. formerly the Ger
man steamer Rhoetia. which underwent
extensive repairs at the Norfolk navy
yard, is disabled I'm Hampton Roads, her
machinery being out of order. Machinists
are working on her engines day and night,
so that her departure with the rest OF
the collier fleet will not be delayed.
Chief Engineer Smith, OF the Norfolk
navy-yard, has left here for Santiago 10
superintend the work OF getting out ma
chinery from the wrecked Spanish war
ships.
The cruiser Minneapolis will come up
TO the yard tomorrow morning for re-
pairs. The Dolphin will not be ready 10
come out OF the dry-dock for two weeks
yet. A large force is at work on her and
the Iris, and night work continues.
But for the bravery OF an unknown col,
ored man, Misses Susie Porter and Mary
Bell would have been drowned before the
eyes of a number OF white men this
morning. They fell overheard. but no at
tempt was made to rescue them until the
negro happened along.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
Portsmouth District Conference.

SUFFOLK, VA, July 26.-(Special)-The
Portsmouth District Conference, NJ. f.
Church, South, convened this morning In
annual session at Providence church. six
miles north of Suffolk. Rev. Joseph II.
Amiss, presiding elder. was in the chair,
and there was an unusually large attend
ance of ministers and laymen. Opening
services were conducted by Rev. s.. S.
Lambeth, of Bedford City. who was a
visitor to the conference. After the trans
actiopxf routine business Rev. N. d. Fou-
shee, of Newsoms, preached the opening
sermon. A fine dinner was then served on
the grounds. During the afternoon ses-
sion interesting addresses on education
were delivered by Rev. S. S. Lambeth,
Rev. James Cannon, Jr., and Rev. K. II.
Rowe.
The conference will be in session to-mor-
row and Thursday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
WILLIAMSBURG Personals.

WILLIAMSBURG, July 2s.-(Special.)-
A letter was received here yesterday from
Professor Bishop. who, with his family,
left some time ago for England. He re-
ports their safe arrival at Mrs. Bishops
old home in the Isle OF Jersey, and said
that in a few days he would start on q
tour In which he would visit Paris and
other cities on the Continent.
Mr.. Hugh Mercer left this afternoon for
Portsmouth, where he will engage in
business.
Mr.. Arthur Owens, Of Manchester. Is
here visiting his aunt, Mrs. j. III. Topham,
on ran street.
Mrs. w. T. Roberts and children will
leave in a few days for quite an extended
visit to her old home. Shepherdstown,
w. Va.
Professor Hugh s. Bird, who has been
teaching in the Summer Normal at Char
lottesville, has returned home.
Mr.. Ewell Donegan left to-day for New
port News. where he will spend some
time.