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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29
MARRY CHINESE.
Who Desert Their ~ ives or Sell Them
Into slavery

The steamer Empress of China brings
mail advices Of disgraceful scandals in
Shanghai. British consuls there have
discovered that Chinese youths at
tached TO the legation had been mar
rying English girls. In fact, it had
been fad among girls 10 teach these
cclcstials English and then marry
them says the San Francisco Cali.
The Chinese youths. withno sanctity
for the marriage law. treated their
English wives as playthings for the
hour and rs soon as they get them
to China sold them. IF The girls re-
beiled their Chinese husbands left them
with nothing, not even the clothes upon
their backs. They locked them in
empty houses 10 scream till some one
cane TO help them. In no single in
stance did these girls write their REL
atiycs in England telling of their shame.
Their parents had forbidden their
alliance with Cinnamon, arl to, erf-
fcrcd dcgra alton in silence. To- press
has taken the matter NJ. and VIII re-
quest the British gcrc;@ oct 20 take
some steps TO p1 vent ro1c irable in
ternational na,ra~o-.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29

The sweet poet william COWper II
needed to SHY, the funeral dirgo Of Eng
Lsh rivers. About 80 years since bad
TO pass year in smoky Manchester. IL
1900 the river Irwell, flowing through
The town, had been a pure, pleasant
stream where fish abounded, as some old
men could we'll ISmember; when waa
there, it was foul ditch of inky hue
ana loathsome smell. The legal business
which had, in part, to attend TO in
Manchester was the way in which some
of the mill owners used the water of the
canal passing through the town, so that
my thoughts We're specially directed to
river and canal pollutions.
Years have rolled on since then, fac
tories have largely increased in number,
moro and more Of England's beautiful
rivers and country scenes have been
foulcd and blackened, but the worst
feature Of all has been that the factories
have not only used the rivers for the
legitimate purposes l referred TO, but
have made them the outlet of all their
flth-streams Of muddy refuse. More
unhappily still, the thousands of cot
tages crowded in these large manufac-
turing towns have needed outlets, so
sewer drains have been formed, the only
outcast for which is the unfortunate
river or stream Of any kind flowing
through or near the town. Year by year
this evil increased, more rivers being
doomed to PIT On the inky hue, until
whole towns. with their 100, 600 Of in
babitants, thus caused the rivers 10 be
polluted, and Il, length the noblest,
grandest river Of the world, because
Gowiac t!.ru-oi the greatest, wealthiest
city Of the world, yielded its once pure
waters and tides 70 tins yoke, ma, oh,
tell it not TO the shades Of dcHa'r~'
artist painters, poets, historians or d.
ers of nature became one vast cosspc
for the G, 1000, 600 inhabitants who DIV !
near its course. --Gentleman's Ma 30
zine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29

The exact tint Of the Scottish queer +.
hair has been always a veXed subject
discussion. Some give it an unmitigat Il
red-Michclet. for instance, who SO Z
forgets himself and history as TO c. 4
the poor lady great red camel. Othe
siding with chjvalrous Sir Walter, DO. .
" endow their martyrod queen and IL -
tress with rich dark brown tresscs
thCuld not be forgotten, however, til {
red hair, even modest auburn, suf~
a severe eclipse during the early yca-s
Of our century. whereas, under the y ..
lois 10 one with any pretensions 10 elc-
gance could be seen wearing it black.
III this particular at least Mary Stum I
must have had the advantage of Queen
Margot, who inherited her father dark
colOling and was reduced TO 'disscmble
natures shortcomings by the peru.
quier's art.
We are told Of three gigantic blond
lackeys kept in her service and brought
to the shears a. regularly as sheep.
Brantome, indeed, protests that his in
comparable princes could carry with
grace "even her natural black hair,
twisted and plated 'Espagnol, as she
sometimes wore it, IN imitation Of her
sister, the queen Of Spain. " But no
such need of inSistence, one feels, when
he comes to praise the curled golden
treSses Of the Scottish queen. "Alas, :"
he cries. "what Proclamation was that at
the dreadful moment Of her death when
the barbarous exccutioncr snatched he,
bonnet and there lay revealed those
same fair locks, now whitened, thin,
and wintry, which her friends cf France
had so often seen to admire. curled and
adorned as befitted thier beauty and the
queen they graced. "-Macmillan' Mag.
azine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29
The WAR TAX.

What is Affected by the Dingley War
Tax Bill.
Beer, 81 per barrel additional: manu-
featured Tobacco" 6 cents per pound adj
diional; cigars and cigarettes. 81 per
| 600 additional stock certificates aud
transfer of stocks, , cents; bank checks
or drafts, cents; bills OF exchange. 10
cents to 81, according to the amount;
bills Of lading to foreign ports 10 cents;
express companies, for each package
transferred, TO ) cents; indemnity
bonds, 80 cents: court bonds. % cents.
certificate of port warden and others, 20
cents; certificate of bank deposits, 2 to
3 cents; charter of vessels, s. To $40;
brokers' notes or mcmorUndum, 10
cents; deed, bill of sale. etc. ut the rate
OF Ito per cent on amount; triegrams.
| to 3 cents; custom house entries, %
cents to 81 Life insurance policies, 20
cents per $1,000; marine or ire insur-
ance policies, 25 ceuts: leases, 80 cents
for three years; mortgages, 80 cents for
$500; tickets to foreign ports, cost not
over $50, tax 81; power OF attorney, %
cents; probate of letters of administers
ton, 30 cents to so; protest of notes,
20 cents; warehouse receipts. p cents;
patent medicines at the rate of pei
cent; perfumery, cosmetics, at the rate
IF per cent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29
ST. PAUL READY.
Converted Cruiser is to Garry q
Heavy Armament Of Guns.
ENGINEERS BADLY NEEDED
Fret Class Mon Decliue 10 Serve Unless
Better Paid-Work in the n Wy De-
Partment.

Washington. y. c., April 23.-The
converted cruiser -. Paul, will be
ready for service in about five days AT
Philadelphia 1t has been decided 10
arm tins ship with SIX fyeinch guns
and Il guns of the secondary battery
of either the six or three FOUNDER type.
1t is probable that six of each caliber OF
the latter will be used. The nam work
on the ship is protecting the sides by
light steel plates and the construction
of powder magazines and coal bunkers
The latter are SO placed as to add To the
protection of the machinery and bowels
of the vessel.
The Alabama, now building at the
Cramps shipyards, will be laul cned in
about month. Work is being pushed
on these battleships and the hopeless
ness of the vessels being finished in
time for present need does not interrupt
the task of completing it for sea with
all speed. The Cramps have invited a
daughter of Senator Morgan to christen
the ship.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29

Dig down TO the cause of your sickness,
if YOU want 10 get well and stay well
Most likely its Indigestion. The irritat
ing poison Of fermenting, 'putrid food, left
in the stomach by indigestion, cause head.
ache neuralgia, nervousness, dizziness.
slomachache, nausea, irritabiliiy, and all
the Other well-known symptoms of ndi-
gestiOn.
They also cause many paines ana die
orders which are often laid TO other causes
and hence are not easily cured. But as
soon as the pOisons are removed. all these
symptoms and disorders disappear, because
there is nothing left TO cause them. Moth
ing succeeds in this like Shaker Digestive
Cordial, because it presents the undigested
food from fermenting in the stomach and
helps the stomach to digest the food.
Sold by druggists. price 10 cents to
800 per bottle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29
TESTS PATIENCE
The Most Patient People Must Show
ANNOYANCE at Times.

The Most Patient People Must Show
Annoyance at Times.
Nothing s2oils a good disposition
quicker
Nothing taxes mans patience
Like any itchiness of the skin.
Itching piles almost drive you crazy.
All day it makes you miserable.
All night 1t keeps YOU awake
Itch. Itch Itch. With no relief
Just the same with eczema.
Can hardly keep from scratching it,
You would do so but you know it would
make you worse.
Such miserics are daily decreasing.
People are learning they can be cured
Leaning the merits OF Doap's Ointment.
Plenty Of proof that Doan's Ointment
will cure piles, eczema, or any itchiness of
the skin.
Read the testimony Of the Battle Creek
cltZene.
Mr.. \. G Ayers. Boob Bnker, Of 1917
West Main street, Battle Creek. ays "My
hand became 50 sore from eczema that il
was with eiiliculty | could bend ny fla
gers. The skin cracked open, large scabs
formed aud in edition to the spots being
tender they itched intolerably | tried
every thing | could hear about or get hold
Of TO stop the trouble but / was unable 20
do SO until procured Doan's Ointment.
| had hear 10 spoken about by several
people but as | thought 10 would act like
all othet preparation which ! tried, | wait.
ed some time until ] was compelled from
the condition of my hands 10 do some
thing "Dlan's Ointment" cured me.
Up TO date, and this is some months after
l stopped the treatment, | have had no
indication of any return
Doan's Ointment for sale by all dealers.
Price 40 cents. Mailed by Foster Milburu
Co., Buffalo, y Y. sole agents 70 L. s.
Remember the name Doan's aud take no
substitute.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29

London, April 25 "A special dis
patch from st. Vincent, Cape Verde,
dated today, Monday, 7:25 a. m, says.
There is reason to believe the Span
ish fleet sails today. 1t Is exceedingly
formidable. including four first class
cruisers, SIX torpedo boats and two
ormed transports. Since the arrival
of the transport San Francisco, the
latter has trans-shipped to the cruisers
1000 tons Of coal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29

paid no attention To the ch4llrhee, ut
kept steadily on, aud = ten seconds Inter
another shot was senl lcrr,s thr wafer
IN front oi her.
She hauled up. II was Discovered.
however, mat she ilcw he German fYg
and consequently Wa, Pemued To pro-
coed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29

New York, April pa Washington
special to the Journal says thatin reply
to the ultimatum sent by the United
States 10 Portugal, demanding that she
driye the Spanish fleet from the Cape
Verde islands, Portugal Says she will
take no action until formal declara-
ton of war is made.
The ultimatum to Portugal Is believed
to lave been sent Yesterday, but knowl-
ed - of it did not become public until
today. Portugal was given until today
to reply.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29

Washington, April 35.-John Jacob
Astor called on the president, secretary
Of war and secretary of the navy today.
He requested to be appointed on the
staff of the general officer sent to Cuba.
Hrs request will be granted. Astor IS
cquipping a battery OF light artillery,
which will be at the disposal of the
government without cost and has ten
dele his magnificent yacht, Nourmahl.
to the navy free of cost, and free trans
port over all railroads in which he has
stock for all the troops the government
desires To send. In return for all II is
he asks the privilege of stopping Span
ish bullets or taking the yellow fever
provided he may do so in Cuba.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29


Key West, Fla, April % - Fhe morn
ing sun shone on the hi.t capture 80
the war. Its declining rays iit on al,-
other. the second made BY the United
States fleet yesterday. IT, 9na,e aud
capture took place late in the afternoon,
and almost within gunshot of the shor, ;
OF Cuba.
The prize Is the Pedro, of Biloona, a
Spanish freighter. She WAS brought
into port by the Hornet.
The chase, as seen from the Herald
dispatch boat, Sommers NJ. Smith, was
most inspiring spectacle. The fleet
was sailing toward Havana, the May
flower acting as scout mile or SO in
advance of the flagship New York.
The Mayllover suddenly swung sharply
20 the westward, and momeat later a
string OF butterfly flags fluttering to
her masthead.
While all were wondering what the
maneuver meant, the New York was
seen to fling her answering pennant to
the breeze, and, making another signal
to the fleet, which proba bly, mean
Stay where You are until get back
swung her bow to the westward and
went racing Tor the game that the May
llowsr had sighted
The splendid cruiser rushed past,
smoke trailing in dense masses from
each OF her three big funLels, hill OF
foam around her bow, and in her wake
a swell like tidal wave. She set II
clipping pace from the start and a
magnificent sight she presented as she
dashed through the choppy seas, with
the undulation of her long, graceful
hull.
Then there came puff of smoke
from :he bow of the cruiser and dull
report came booming over the water.
The matter was clear enough then.
The vigilant scout had espied sail in
shore and the fleet cruiser WIS in hot
pursuit. We of the dispatch boat sup
posed it to be "a Spanish torpedo boat,
and as there came another flash and
report, and another and another, it be-
came certain that the fugitive was none
other than hornet Cbsiinately striv-
ing TO escape.
The pursuer, up to this time, had
been using one of her small rapid-iire
guns, and the chase, evidently believ-
ing that she carried nothing larger.
was apparently trying to make her es-
cape by running till nlghtfall hid her
movements. The rapid fire gun ceased
It's chatter. There was a moment OF
silence, and the entire bow of the cruiser
was hidden In whirl of white smoke.
as the main battery gun uttered It's
peremptory monosyllable. A message
OF whizziug shell told plainly that there
was to be no more fooling, and the fu-
gitive was not slow in reading it.
The missile had hardly flung up its
column Of spray. before the ship was
seen 70 round to and change her en-
gines. Then the New York lowered it's
boat and took possession.
Ensign Marble led "A prize crew, CEN
sisting Of u file of marines and seamen.
With great formality the eIslgn swung
aboard and assumed command A
burly, barefooted American tar shoyed
the Spanish quartermaster away from
he wheel and began to set the course
of the Spaniard.,
Hardly had the prize crew been put
on board before another freighter was
seen going down the coast to the east
ward. The New York, leaving the
captured Spanish craft in charge of the
prize crew, drew across the bows Of tho
stranger and sent shot into the water
directly in front of her bows. She
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29

New York. April PA cablegram
from Havro to the New York journal
says that orders have been received to
maintain the French northern squadron
i'm readiness for action. and that the
reserve vessels must be ready for service
in 4s hours
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29
4 BACK BLOW.
The Weapon Small - but None More
Certain or Effective.

ia these times when backs are lame
Wlcn almost every other one we meet hgs
now and then. or all tho time, q back tbat
i.ll 80 or pains GA weak back 20 bad
uach, "a back Chat makes their life "a mis-
cry tJ bear and still they 50 on day b}
day i'm pain and suffering Now 'ti5 o.
easiest thing in the world 10 Give Oh
played ont back ca blow that viii ert.l
st., and put in its place % new one equal &
ny. It's just liEc this: DID al ,he cause,
most backachcs come from kidney disa.
dcrs. Reach the kidneys. start jh
clogged-up fibrcs in operation; when thi.
Is done YOU can say good bye TO hackache
Here is a case from Battle Creek: lir
Josiah VI. ShOup lives at 81 Broad Strcci
he was member Of the Battle Creek 20
lice force for many years. As "a member
of the force hc served the city well. bu
the rough weather he was often subjected
10 laid the foundation of kidney disorder
which has troubled him very much Here
Is what he says about il:
&" bout three years ago, while on the
police force, | contracted from exposure a
kidney trouble, which has since given me
no end of trouble. The pain was right
through my kidneys and across the small
OF my back; if sitting down and | wanted
TO stand up, had TO arise very slowly and
gently to avoid increasing the pain; | had
such tired out feelings all the time, and
was steadily getting worse. About two
months ago, hearing Of Doan's Kidney
Pills, ! got box. Their action and effect
was most complete, they removed the old
aching pains for good | can now get
around as quickly as anybody. Doan's
Kidney Pills are certainly as represented "
For sale by all dealers. Price 30 cents
Mailed by Foster Mlburn Co., Buffalo,
y. Y, sole agents for the L. ;. Remember
the name, Deans, and take no other.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29
EACH STATES QUOTA
For the Vo unteer Service as Now Pro

For the Volunteer Service as Now Pro
posed.
Washington, April 22-According to
the ratio the severti states Will be called
on to furnish men as follows: Ala
oama, 1000; Arkansas, 1920. Cali
fornia, 1880; Colorado, 1859; Con-
nectIcut, l,2SG; Delaware, 273. Florida.
600; Georgia, 2,539; Idaho. lS6; Hi
nois, 6,i39; Indiana, 3, 442; Iowa, 3,OlS
Kansas, 2,230; Kentucky, 2,726; LOUIS
lana, ,552, Maine, l,005; Maryland
l, I54; Massachusetts, 3, III; Mich. 1896;
Minnesota, 2.299; Mississippi, l,726:
Missouri, 1929; Montana, 4l9; Nebras-
ka, 1927; Nevada, 10; New Hamp-
shire, COZ; New Jersey, 2,37O; New
York, 1O,Ol1; North Carolina, 2,067.
North Dakota, 500; Ohio, Oregon, sos;
Pennsylvania, S,615, Rhode Island, SOS:
South Dakato, l.4SO; South Carolina,
59S; Tennessee, 2,4lS; Texas, 3.sS3:
Utah, $40; Normont507; Virginia, =
230; Washington, 9s2r West Vlrgin'q.
LII; Wisconsin, 2,6l9; Wyoming. 1s5.
Arizona, l45; District of Columbia, 359;
New Mexico, 272; OGlaoma, Ia. Thi,
is on the basi, of 1000 troops.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29

New York, April PA copyrighted
cable from London to the journal says
that the Glasgow Anchor line has just
sold three steamers which are now in
American waters to the United States
government. The City Of Rome is ready
to leave the Clyde tonight if she can be
transferred to the United States.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29
BRIEF WAR NEWS
A Summary of the Events
OF the Past Week.
MCKINLEY CALLS FOR $4,000 MEN.
Con RES WIN Vote 100000 600 for the
War.

Last saturday Pres. Mckinney signed
the call for 125 600 troops. Recruiting
officers are bcsicged with applicants.
The Michigan State troops are in camp
at Island Lake aud viii be ready at call.
The Naval Reserves have been ordered
to report at once for duty. A hird
division will be organized AT once.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29
Ahnut XNnrnnn,s unir

\ woman's hair may grow to the
length of six feet. y single hair will
bear a weight of four ounces without
breaking. but the hair thus heavily
tried must be a dark brown. for blond
hair breaks undera strain of2% ounces.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29

Mr.. Snaggs-From what | have seen
of your friend Mrs. Northside have
concluded that she is temporizer.
Mrs. Snaggs-Oh, I know that very
we'll. have often seen her temner rise
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29

l- ~ 5yoy, asked the svmnel'.z-.-a
lady, why do you cry so?"
"Is there anything in the manner a
my expressing my grief, madam, re-
sponded the Boston boy, that strikoa
you as being outre or inappropriate'
Boo-hoo! Boo hoo Chicago Tribune
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29
PALMEO HIS CONTRIBUTION.


ton Fools -" D0r"On.
Many years ago, when Joseph Mars
den lived in Hawaii. h. attended church
on Sunday morning in lilo. says the
Pacific Commercial Advertiser. Mr..
Marsden was then noted for his skill In
legerdemain. When DR.. - passed
around the contribution bag at Sum
day service Mr.. Marsdcn held up a SO
gold piece between his thumb and fore
finger 50 that DR.. -- could plainly see
IT, He then placed his hand over the
bag palmcd the go Id piece and dropped
in silver quarter. Or. returned to
the table with his collection. After
the service be cmpticd the bag on the
table, but could not find the SO gold
piece. lie shool, the bag repeatedly,
turned over the small pile Of contrihu-
tons, got down on the floor and looked
under the table, walked down the aisle,
looking closely al the cracks in the
floor, felt in his own pockets. fearing
that he had made some mistake, and
then went home wondering at the
strange loss Of the gold piece. Some
time afterWard tho decciver quietly
sent the gold piece 10 the church.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29

Il little life may be sacrificed to sud-
den attack Of Group, if you don't have DR..
Thomas Ecleclric Oil on hand Tor the
EN- REGENCY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29

Neglected colds make fat graveyards >
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup helps
men and women to a happy, vigorous old
age.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29

Bad blood and indigestion are !deadly
enemies 10 good health. Burdock Blood
Bitters destroys them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29

BE sure you are right, then 60 ahead.
BE sure you get Hoods Sarsaparilla. md
not some cheap and worthless substitute.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29

The number Of vessels leaving the
farbor of HAMBURG Increased from
lsj in 1890 TO 1929 in 1897.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathar'ic, cure constipation forever
lOc, 25c. IL G. Q. G fail, druggists refund money
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29
To Cure Constipation Forever.

Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. iOc or 25c.
IL c. Z. C. fail to cure. drus gists refund rnoney
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-04-29

Not only Att the NEWS, concisely
aud decently told. but there is more in
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1898-04-14
Sprb Scrautpu. .

-Srdb am Sonnias Worssn tpurbe
in Der 8obnuns Der SrIS O'Sara an
Jorb Wain Mpenue elm 8ranb entbedt,
bod sbs sr ipeitere ausbebnuns erlansen
fonnte. bate ibn cine Gimsrbrisube be'
wdltist.
- 2imforb 8arslet bon DeIatpars
5trabe ipurbe am Wontus. als er nit
PuIper ipieIts, burd bic gntsinbuns bsi,
ielbsn idlimm am 9eiitt unb ben Iu,
gen perbrannt, bod tpirb er an ben Gu'
gen feinen Sdaoen Ieiben.
- Sdbnerbiebe betreiben in bieiem
StabttbsiIs piebsr ibr eemeines Sapbs
werf uno Ueribiebene Stdae iino in
lebter 3eit tpieber ibres Snbaltes beitob.
len pOroen. Ssrr Sris 2ebrins bon
Sanoerion auenue Ia aud elmer Der 8e'
trOfenen unb beiIast ben 8srluit bon s5
perib Sdbnern, bic ct erf bier Gage i'm
Sefb bate.