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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Shanghai Jan. pa dispatch from
Che Foo to the Mercury. of Shaughi,
gives details of the ASSASSINATION OF n
German sailor named Schulz, belonging
TO the cruiser Kaiser, hrst announced
from outpost duty ut Tsimo, the ex-
IRENE German post in Kiao Chou bay.
The crime, which was committed by a
Chinese rabble on Monday night last.
was not discovered until three men of
the corpOral's guard were making the
rounds In order to relieve the sem
tries. Then Schulz WIS discovered, his
head having fecn severed from nj,
b. dy. The relieving guard was direct
ly ai.erward attacked by hundred ma
tivos. and, af'or a stubborn fight, it is
repOl ted thai all the sailors were killed
Twelve natives were killed during o.
fighting.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

New GOrk.-Counterfeit bills on the
Bank Of Montreal amounting to 500
600 were found on Wednesday night in
up Ann street, West Hoboken. n. j.
The house was formerly the headquar-
ters of Brock way and his band of coun-
terfeiterS, who were arrested in 1895.
The house is now occupied by the r..
c. Shade association. Next door lives
Policeman Walter Nash of the West
Hobo6en police. When Chief Hazen
Of the secret service, made "a raid on
the place he found a few counterfeits,
but the plate could not be located. A
reward was offered for it, and Nash on
several occasions has tried to earn the
money. He decided to make another
search on Wednesday, and, with a lad
named Loschen, employed in the club
house, went 10 the attic aud starred to
rip up the floor. The first board that
came loose revealed the hidden coun-
terfeits, in rolls of so bills each of the
denomination of 300. They we're
printed, however, only on one side.
Unsuccessful search was made for the
plate, and it Will be continued.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

ter with them, but attribute their i'll health
to some other cause. Some who do recog-
size the real trouble are induced TO leopard
ize their lives by taking alleged medicines
prepared by inexperienced incompetents.
Some of these advertised preparations are
concocted by mere nurses those possessing
no knowledge of the delicate organism Of
women, the complicated and obstinate dis
eases peculiar 10 them or the remedies
which may safely be prescribed for the re-
lief and cure thereof Now the nurse may
be very good and useful woman in her pro-
per sphere, and yet be totally unqualified to
prescribe remedies for the complicated and
obstinate diseases incident to women. No
woman suffering from these delicate all
ments should think of consulting a mere
nurse, however good she may be in her pro-
per field of usefulness but should go in
stead TO an experienced, skilled specialist
The services of such specialist are at the
command of every woman DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription is discovery and in
vention of a regularly graduated, expert
enced specialist in woman's peculiar mala-
dies, who may be consulted, free of charge,
either in person or by letter, at the Invalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo, N. ",
of which he is chief consulting physician
and surgeon. The most wonderful prepare
ton Of its kind that has ever been made is
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. 1t cures
where physicians fail and il cures right at
home, with none Of the distressing exam
nations and local treatments so uniformly
insisted upon by doctors.
Every woman ought to know about the great
remedy, above mentioned. and she can And out
all about II in DR.. Perce's Common Sense Med-
cal Adviser, work Of over a 1000 pages, carefully
Illustrated with over 900 plates. II contains sew
eral chapters on the reproductive physiology Of
women, and hundreds OF simple receipts for the
cure of many common ailments that come to
cry family. II will be sent, paper-bound. dbs0iH-
t<y free, on receipt OF al onc-cent stamps TO pay
cost OF mailing 0niy. A ress the author as
above II French cloth binding Is desired, sead
10 cents extra, 81 cents in all
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
A BACK BLOW.
The Weapon Small = but None More
Certain or Effective.

In these times when backs are lame.
when almost every other one we meet has
low and then or all the time, back thai
.ches or pains "a weak back, " q" a bad
Jack, back that makes their life n mis-
~ to bear - and still they go on day by
lay in pain and suffering Now It's tho
asiest thing in the world to give thi.
)layed ont back "a blow that will settle
{, and put in its place a new one equal {,
any. It's just like this hit at the cause:
most backaches come from kidney dis
lers. Reach the kidneys, start Tia,
clogged-up fibres in operation; when TIN
is done you can say good bye to backachC
Here is a case from Battle Creek Mr.
Josiah NJ Shoup lives at 81 Broad Street.
he was member of the Battle Creek pc
lice force for many years. AS member
of the force he served the city well, but
The rough weather he was often subjected
to laid the foundation of kidney disorder
which has troubled him very much Here
IS what he says about it:
About three years ago, while on the
police force, | contracted from exposure
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
10 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 Doans 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 80 cents.
Mailed by Foster NIilburn Co.. Buffalo,
n. Y, sole agents for the t. S Remember
the name, Doan's, and take no other.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Ann Arbor Jan. 28.-The Toledo Ice
Co., announce that while they are not
liable for damages in the ice house
case, they will pay injured men for
their time, settle all doctors bills ana
do tho square thing. The community
admired their generosity till it was dis
covered yesterday by one Of the attol
neys that the company had the men in
sured at the beginning of the work and
the insurance is sufficient to pay all
this.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Crawling, Jan. 2S.-lt is alleged that
Congressman Il. o. Crump Is trying to
Gus Receiver jay Allen, If the United
States land office. and publisher of the
Crawling News, because he printed the
w. b. Hazen G A. Il. post resolution
censuring Crump for appointing Bank
or French postmaster at West Branch
j. NJ. Jones, "a disappointed seeker al
ter the postollice at West Branch. it j.
said, is scheduled to take Aliens place
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Ia CoinnIeicial purposes, from any stale
or territory, in which they are in part
manufactured. any goods, wares or
merchandise, IN whole or part the pro
dnct of convict labor in any pcnltent.
ar prison on II formatory, or other rs-
ttblisnmeut IN which convict labor is
employment, into any other slate or
mo the distric, OF Columbia. shall ur
deemed gui " of IA misdcmeanor. and
upon convection thereof shall be pun.
i>hed by line of not less than $3.50 nor
more than 5000, or 10y imprisonment
not exceeding one year, on by both s1ch
line and imprisonment. at the discretion
of the court, and such wares, goods or
merchandise shall be forfeited to the
United States. That it shall be the
duty of the several United States dis
trict attorneys to prosecute all viola
tions of this act when any person shall
make the complaint under oath. and
the same shall be before any district or
Circuit court in the United States or terri
torial court held IN the district within
which the violation of this act has been
committed.
That this act shall take effect at the
expiration of one year from and after
its passage. Congressman Cochrane of
Hudson, N. Y, says this bill is in ex.
istence because an Albany firm has made
a contract with the Ionia. Mich, prison
for the labor of 800 convicts at 35 cents
n day each, to make shirts, collars and
cuffs. he understands that another con-
tract has been made or is being nego-
tiated for labor at jackson, Mich, prison
also for shirts, collars and cnffs, and az
this Will severely interfere with the
collar and cuff industry at Troy, Albany
and other New York towns, the NJ,
York men propose to stopit. They say
1t Will take congressional action as
state legislature cannot interfere with |
interstate commerce to the extent of |
passing laws Of this kind.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

seventh stood; McMilln, 35; Tay Tor, 20;
Turley. %; one member absent who
would have voted for McMlllin, leaving
the situation practically with one vote
gained for McMillin. The caucus ad.
journed until next Monday night. The
belief that the deadlock will not be
broken is growing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Howard City.-Charlcs Chapple, a
potatoe dealer at Coral, attempted to
board Detroit, Grand Rapids ~ West
ern freight train while under motion 10
come to Howard City He missed hi
hold and fell between the cars, his head
and body being terribly mangled. He
lived only few minutes after being
taken from the track He leaves Il
widow and seven children.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Corunna.-An attempt will be made
at the meeting of the supervisors, Feb,
4, to rescind the resolution calling an
election to vote $4,000 for court
house here. A substitute will be offered
to remove the county seat to Owoss. A
lively war between the two cities has
begun.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
My Neighbor Told Me

About Hoods Saraparilla and adj
viscd me To try it-This is the kind
of advertising which gives Hood.
Sarsaparilla the largest sales In tho
the world. Friend tells Friend that
Hoods Sarsaparialla cures; that gives
strength, heath, vitality and Aieor,
aud whole neighborhoods use it asa
family medicine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

distinguishing citizens are get
ting the coal fever. 1t Is stated that
Nj hin the past few years well-drivers
h. We struck an excellent quality of soft
coal from 40 to 80 feet below the sur
ince IN veins from five to eight feet
thick. These veins have been found in
several parts OF the city and surround.
ing country.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Lansing. Joseph Reidy and Fred
Cote, accused Of highway robber'
pleaded not guilty today and vi e
examined Tuesday Aside from thrr,
hold-ups here Wednesday night. it is ii =
legged that they attempted TO va lay
Frank Hayes the same night. but with
drew when Hayes pulled "a revolver.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Lansing, Jan. 2S.-rhe right of way
through every township and village on
the line of the proposed Lansing, 81.
Johns N st. Louis road. excepting st.
Johns, has already been secured ri e
directors will hold meeting at St.
Johns tomorrow.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Lansing, Jau 20 This has been a
great wheat day IN Lansing. From
early morning until late tins afternoon,
long lines OF teams were standing Ia
the streets leading to the several mil.
aud it is estimated that not less thu
5000 bushels were marketed The pre-
vaiIing price was 90 To 81 cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

London, Jan. 2S-rhe Russian fleet
at Port Arther, according to special
dispatch from Shanghai, is helpl, IS for
want of coal, being unable to steam
even to Vladlvostock.
1t Is added that the Japaness coal
firms which had contracted to supply
the Russian fleet have defaulted.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Plymouth:-r Player travel
inc theatrical troupe, played to poor
business here aud went to pieces. Half
of the players will continue under the
old name. Trunks were left here as Sc
curity for many bills
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids
battalion of state troops ana the local
lodge of elk will give hot carnival
under the name "La Fiesta" during
the week beginning April IL. Many of
the midway features at the worlds fair
will be duplicated IN the armory.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Lapeer William Kaiahar, who died
last week. was buried Thursday. The
county contributed s. for a cheap
coffin. There were no funeral seryc, 5
and not even a prayer. The remains
were taken to potter's field.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

London, Jau - 1t is announced in
- sprciai dispatch from Pekn hat af-
t-r Russia had otfcrcd China loan on
he same terms aS Great Britain,
China invited Russia to guarantee to
defend her against the possible dis
pleasure of Great Britain. Russia, il
appears, was eyasive il her repiy, bur u
similar guarantee asked of Great Britain
against Russia was promptly agreed to-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Bay City.-Boutell Bros. Il Co. have
bought 2S acres of land near the mouth
of the river and are preparing to sink
test holes for coal. "A large number of
leases for farming lands for prospect
ing purposes have been made during
the past few days.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

luded TO the governor as the Fitzsim
mons of his Notwithstanding the
terrible newspaper assaults that haye
been made on him and coming up after
the fourteenth round stronger than
ever. The attorney general could not
sly too mach in favor of the governor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Congressman Seuthwick Of Albany,
n. Y, has introduced bill which he
is pushing, aided by other New York
members, and which is based upon a
contract recently made with the Ionia
prison. The bill provides that every
person who knowingly transports or
causes to be delivered for transportation
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 28.-The dem
ocratic legislative senatorial caucus met
again tonight and balloted IS times
without making nomination. The
last ballot the one hundred and twenty
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Lansing. Coy. Plngree recently re-
cieved letter from an Albion woman
who think she is entitled to a pension
because she is the mother of seven sons
born in succession. Atty..Gen. May
nard advised the governor that there
are no provisions for such case.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Rome, Jan. 2S.-rhe pope Will cel,-
brate mass at st. Peters cathcral on
Feb. 13. the sixtieth anniversary OF
his first mass. The ceremony will be-
the same as was observd at the jubilee
mass of his holiness in 1888.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Ionia.-Not only republicans honored
Gov. Pingree when be gave his address
here before the farmers intitute, but
all the prominent silver democrats got
into line. Among them were A. A.
Ellis. Hon. j. c. Blanchard. Sam Sto-
well and Amos WEIGH.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

AAoughton Mayor Joseph Croze is
soliciting stock for the purpose of es-
tablishing line of steamers to ply
regularly: between this place and Duluth.
He is meeting with considerable sue
cess. The capital stock is 100000, all
paid in.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Saginaw.-Twenty business men
mere are forming stock company with
a capital of 100000. to develop a
piece of property owned by some of
them. They propose to expend IS 900
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

1t is added that in consequence of the
outrage, the greatest eXciment prevails
At Kiao Chou, and il is believed the
incident will form the basis of further
German demand, upon China.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
Foreign.

London, Jan. 2S.--It is announced
in special disptfch from Shanghi. re-.
cievcd mere today, That four German
sailors have been murded by The Chi
ncse.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
~

Caro-. -Shcriil LeuuoN has taken pos
session of the shoe store or h.. \. Mon
tague, deputy collector of internal reve-
nue.. OH an execution issued under an
old Judgment rendered several years
ago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

-, 60 women IN
ten are afflicted
with some dis
Ease or weakness
"a burden that
W ighs til e III
down and handi.
caps them in per-
forming their
d ally duties.
Some who are
thus afflicted do
not know exactly
what Is the mat
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Frankfort, Ky. Jan 2S.-The sem
ate passed the house resolution asking
Senator Lindsay to resign. Only one
Of the silver democrats voted against
the resolution, which was adopted by Il
vote of % 10 10.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
STATE NEWS.

Bangor. William ID. Klingcr, deaf
mute, has been taken to the Kalamazoo
asylum. His insanity took the form of
excessive religious excitement, and at
times he has been abusive in his family.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Adran-Sam T. Lyon was arrested
at the instance o. Swaltz, Samuels N
Co, of Detroit, charged with obtal ing
goods under false pretenses. 1t Is claimed
he traulerred the stock. He Is out on
La,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

In 1860 the manufactured prodbct
Of st. Louis only amounted to S27, 600
600. Last year the output was about
$500, 000, 900.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

That tired feeling is due to imp0v-
erished blood. Enrich the blood with
Hoods Sarsaparlla and be strong and
vigorous.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

mt once IN preliminary work TINS
makes the third local stock company
formed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

1t is claimed thai II ,,rr>,ut rho
population of Nobri,ka j. ab ut =.
100000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Perkin, Jan 2S-rhe report that
Russia offered China loan on the
same terms a. Great Britain is con-
tirmed
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

Educate Your Bowels with Cascareta.
Candy Catharttc, cure constipation forever
i0c. 2oc. II c. G. C. fail. druggists refund noneS
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-02-22
LOWER RATES.
Cerned.

The Railroad Commission has put
into effect reduced rates On fertilizers,
and also on corn from the eastern part
of the State. The fertilizer rate is said
to be nearly 90 per cent. lower than il
was before. The following order was
made:
From and after Feb. /, 1888. the
maximum freight rate on fertilizers,
car load lots, Is ton minimum, will be
as follows: 10 miles and over, per ton,
81 30, under IL miles 81 10; and increas
ing ten cents for each 10 miles upto
$50, then increasing 5 cents per ton
per each 10 miles. On less than car
load lots shipments, rates may be made
30 per cent higher than above.
1.-THE above applies to all the roads
of the Atlantic Coast Line with the
following exceptions: Cheraw and
Darlington, Wilmington, Columbia
and Augusta 40 per cent. advanced
Wilmington, Newbern and Norfolk.
"To the miscellaneous roads save the
Aberdeen and West End, Atlantic and
North Carolina and Carthage railways.
ITO the roads of the Seaboard Air
Line system with the following excep
tions: Carolina Central (made same as
Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley: Dur
ham and Northern; Raleigh and Au-
gusta Us per cent. advance)
''It is further ordered that the Joint
rate on two or more roads not under
the same management or control shall
be made a basis of the locals of each
road, less 90 per cent"
1t will be noticed that the rates apply
from the first of February, and any
shipper cRn apply for rebate if he
has shipped fertilizers at the old rates
since that date.
The above rates are bound to be
beneficial, but we fear that one matter
has been overlooked. Many farmers,
especially Alliancemen, buy fertilizers
direct, in less than car load lots in
many cases. The general reduction
will benefit them some, but it is pos
sible that they are entitled to a lower
rate than the present schedule gives.
We do not mean that ton rates should
be al low "a a load rates, but they
probably ought to be lower than at
present. However, we feel sure that
if it is found that this class of shippers
need relief the Commission will prompt.
" act.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-02-22

picious circumstance is this The books
in the State Department don't show
up, whether it was collected or not,
and ,if collected, whether it was used
as the capital stock of the fine double.
room bar that was run in that end OF
the capital for years, or whether they
laid aside S., 900 a month for a cam.
paign fund, including the whiskey with
which they debauched legislatures, or
whether part of it was applied TO keep
ing up a daily in the city Of Raleigh.
This liz too serious a matter to passover
trivialIy. Something has evidently
gone wrong, and from what we have
heard rumored this thing while "done
in a corner" Of the capital, and so far as
the people were concerned lin dark
ness"-yet we feel sure ''the ring" I'm.
dersood this matter all the time. Let
it be investigated. Let the truth be
found if possible. Wemean this. We
want truth, honesty and efficiency in
our public servants. Sixty thousand
dollars per year allowed to SIP from
our fingers, and no protestsl The idea
supremely rediculc US, some body should
be called to account.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-02-22
GOOD WORK IN HARNnrr

Our State Lecturer, DR.. SeaweD ,
lecturing in Harnett county and .
organizing the Alliances that bave o.
down. He is having fine success -
promises to have the county in ~
blaze before another week. The bros
rem there have not lost their zeal :,
the cause and are. generally ripeh
reorganization The DIR. is doing a.
work. He goes to Sampson from r.,
nett and we predict that he will soo
have that grand old county on her ts'
again, ready as she always is, for eveo
good work. Let the good work 20 m
The Dr.. promises as q full report.
his work In Harnett. soon.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-02-22

them a good paper without immortality
either in news, ads, OF editorials, and
you will find it will bring forth good
fruit, ''some sixty and some a hundred
fold, but a journal filed with tales Of
crime, etc., isl Thousand times worse
than nothing.
Our plan would be to allow no paper
after it's first four issues to send out
more than 10 per cent. of it's issues in
q year as sample copies.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-02-22
AGAINST

A National Pure Food and Drug eo,
gress has been called to meet in Wa,I
ington, D. O., March I'd, and it bid
fair to do great good. The U. g. D
partment Of Agriculture recently ser
out circulars inquiring as to the exte,
Of adulteration of food and drugs, an
We presume that the replies were
such a nature as to justify the call {,
this Congress. AS is aptly stated
the call for the Congress, the quesHp
Of the character Of the food, drink ID
drugs consumed by a people is unqus
tionably one of the most importentth
can be discussed by them, and adj
iteration, misbranding, substituting
and imitation undoubtedly exist to 1
alarming extent.
The purpose Of the Congress is
formulate a plan, and endeavor
secure legislation to check this grol
ing evil.
The extent Of adulteration, says
call, can only be estimated by the nun
Der Of industries engaged in produch
food, drugs, and liquors, for no SOON
does a Legitimate business succeed thg
illegitimate imitators follow in
wake. These unfair practices have
come 30 general that remedial legisl
ton ia demanded to protect the healal
morals, and business interests of q
people.
Every class of honest people is d
terested in fighting adulteration, Cd
we earnestly hope that the Congra
will hold a successful session.
The following delegates have bed
appointed from this State:
President, A. Q Holiday, Of q
North Carolina Agricultural and NJ
chanical College; Director W.
Withers, of the North Carolina B
pertinent Station; J. @. L Harris "a
J. L. Ramsey, Of the North Caroln
Agricultural Department; DR.. R.
Lewis, of the State Board of Heal
and Maj. VIM. A. Graham, and Jam
B. Lloyd, Of the State Farmers Al
ance. Other delegates will be q
nounced later.