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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-17
Another Tampa Letter.
Our Friend Chas Harloek sends us Another In
teresting Account OF the happenings al
Camp.
TAMPA, FLA, June 9th, 1898.

TAMPA, FLA, June 9th, 1873
DEAR SIR Il will send you few
items, am so busy l can hardly find the
time to write you. AS you see we are
in Tampa yet but expect to move soon
and would not be surprised if we go
today as we have orders to be ready TO
start at any moment. l have given you
the impression that there was nothing
in Florida. Outside this place l find
there are fields of good crops growing OF
corn, cotton, tobacco, fruits, etc.
There are meetings held here every
evening by the pastors of the different
churches of Tampa, Saturday evening
Mr.. Sankey, the noted singer conducted
the service and it was fine.
We Alma boys received large box OF
provisions, express paid (SS 400 from Miss
Mcleod former, Alma College student
The box was filled with cooked hams,
canned meats, cups of jelly, cakes
cookies, sugar, coffee, also canoies and
other things and all was of the best
She sent each OF us volume or the
Psalms Just imagine how grateful we
are to Miss Mcleod. Everything is very
high in the line Of eatables here.
We were paid today but not in full.
There is large building in Tampa,
called the Spanish Casino. They held
secret meetings there. Our 2nd Lieuten-
down, broke in and put out the Span.
iards, hauled down their flag that fioated
and shut up the building. Hurrah for
Co. E. 32d Reg. Our Company is on the
top shelf now. There are so many spies
here is the reason of so much caution
about sending out news from here l
hardly think we will be in lamp next
letter.
CHARLES HARLOCK
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-17
A New Method in Short Hand.

From Randal's School Visitor, Tekonsha.
Read below what A. G. Randall, ex-
school commissioner of Calhoun country
has to say in regard to Prof. Harring.
tons shorthand SYSTEM
improvements are the order of the
day in all lines of mechanical arts, re-
search and educational methods. The
world moves rapidly to-day and one
must keep up with the time or fall hope
lessly in the rear, Short, hand was an
accomplishment of but few scarcely a de-
cade since now ii is a necessity with
young men and women wishing to Sc
cure positions III private or public offices
The great question now is-what sys-
tenn Of short hand will yield the best re-
suits in the saving of time and mon
ely in mastering it.
The Acme system answers the ques-
ton to the satisfaction of all. This sys-
tenn is the result of twelve years patient
work on the part of \. +. Harrington, of
jackson, the author. Mr.. Harrington
makes the astonishing statement, and is
prepared TO demonstrate that he can
teach his system to a student i'll fifteen
days. In fact Il large number of stud
ents have learned the system in the time
designated. His book, recently copy
righted, contains full and complete an
alysis of his system and is sold for 81 90.
Mr.. Harrington will arrange to teach
classes whenever organized upon guar
antce of six members at So each. "Sat-
isfactiou given or no pay" For copy
of his book or for further particulars add
dress, a. +. HARRINGTON.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-17
June
1916
1898
Fifteenth
Annual Convention
PORT HURON, MICH.

The above heading is a fac-simile Of
the badge worn by the delegates in at
tendance upon the w. r. G. convention
in Port Huron this week.
The fifteenth Annual Convention of
the Department of Michigan w. II. G.
was held in Port Huron June 10Th and
10th, and ended the terms of office Of
the three Alma ladies who have been at
the head of the department during the
past year only words Of praise can be
bestowed on these ladies for the eff
cient manner in which they have at
tended to the duties pertaining 90 their
respective Offices, and the department
now enters upon It's new year with every
thing in presentable and satisfactory
condition. That il has taken consider
able time and hard work, there can be
no doubt, when one stops to review that
which has been done by headquarters,
Mrs. Turck, Miss Talyor and Miss Turck
having labored almost continually. In
order to enlighten our readers some what
as to the business Of the department,
we give partial review of what has
been done.
The department of Michigan w. r. G..
was organized in 1854 with ten Corps
and at the end of Mrs. Turck's term of
Office there are 254 Corps i'll the state, all
of which are in good standing. At the
beginning of the year there were 247
Corps, ten have been organized since
and three disbanded. The membership
was 55S and at present is S,066. The
names and location of those organized
are as follows: Marcellus, Nc. 249, Sault
ST. Marie; j. b. Steadman, No. 2j0,
Reid City ID. G.. Royce, No. Pol, Byron;
Carlton, No. 252, Trufant; A. L. Carver,
No. 253, Hemlock; Abraham Finch, No.
POI, Sherman; Cory, No 10, Wayne
Geo. p. Leaton, No. 255, Springport; +.
A. Daniel No. 256, New Troy; Mich
igan, No 257, Detroit.
The supplies sent out during the year
have been enormous, the number sent
to Corps for reports being S,041; fourteen
general orders have been issued, and
mailed, to Corps presidents along with
three circular letters, one special letter,
one roster, and one journal. Besides
this there were the national headquarters
circulars and special orders which were
mailed to the Corps presidents through
these headquarters. Total amount of
money received for per capita tax 50,
203. ~. Expended for salaries, supplies.
printing, postage etc, $l,13S. SO. Ex-
pended by the Corps in the state for re-
lief during the year SG,109. 30, which
assisted in all Abs people. There is
now in the reserve relief fund of the de-
partment 81, 1913. The total number of
letters addressed and mailed from head
quarters has aggregated 10, 300
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-17
A Sunrise

Last Monday night about thirty of
the immediate friends of j. G. Bright
upon invitation of Mrs. Brig hi, gathered
at their home, during the absence of
Mr. Bright who had been detained by
some friends on very important { p bus
mess. The occasion for this raid on the
aforesaid domicile was the fact that Mr..
Bright was thirty eight years old on that
day. The rooms had been beautifully
decorated with flowers, bunting and
flags and presented very artistic effect
Refreshments were served to which all
did ample justice. Then came the real
surprise of the evening when Bert
Woodward, in behalf of the company
assembled, presented Mr.. and Mrs
Bright with beautiful chair for each
one. MIR. Bright tried very hard to
thank them but failed for some reason 20
express himself in words, but his looks
however did ample justice to the occasion
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-17
EXCURSION RATES
To
WASHINGTON, ID. G.

The RECORD wishes TO announce to all
those contemplating a visit to the east
that they will greatly benefit themselves
by writing to Bruce @. Shorts, Mt.
Pleasant, Mich. and secure free an il
Illustrated pamphlet specially prepared by
the b. q Q. in the interest of Michigan
people who expect to visit Washington
and the east during July and August.
This book is very valuable to travellers
in the east, being complete guide to
the Capitol Buildings, explaining the
route to and from Washington, dates,
rates, etc. Tickets good going July 3. T.,
and 6, limited to return until August
81.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-17

Nervous prostration is term com
monty used to indicate weakened and
de bilitated state of the nervous system
and a initiated condition Of the blood.
It's symptoms are unusual nervousness,
great irritability, and incapacity for
physical or mental labor. and ii is
caused by errors in diet or hygiene
DR.. J. II. McLean's Strengthening Cor
everywhere. even by the medical pro-
fession, as a superior remedy to coun-
teract weakness Of this character Price
soc and 81 90 bottle For sale 10y y.
). WEBB.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-17
Try AIlan,s Foot-Ease.

A powder TO be shaken into the
shoes. At this season your feet feel
swollen and hot, and get tired easily.
If you have smarting feet or tight shoes,
try Aliens Foot-Ease II cools the feet
and makes walking easy. Cures and
prevents swollen and sweating feet,
blisters and callous spots Relieves
corns and bunions Of all pain and gives
rest and comfort. Try it to-day Sold
by all druggists and shoe stores for 25c.
Trial package FREE Address, Allen
s. Olmsted. Le Roy, n Y.
$50 Inn
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-17
Give the Children q Drink

called GrainO. 1t is delicious, appe-
tizing, nourishing food drink to take the
place of coffee. Sold by all grocers and
liked by all who use it because when
properly prepared it tastes like the finest
coffee but is free from all its injurious
properties. Grain O aids digestion and
strengthens the nerves. 1t is not slim
ulant but health builder, and children,
as well as adults, can drink il with great
benefit, Costs about "a as much as cof-
fee. 10 and 25c.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-17
Suffered 27 years with Kidney
Disease.

Mr.. G.. A. Stillson, a merchant of.
Tampico, III, writes August 10th, 1897.
"Foley's Kidney Cure is meeting With
wonderful success. 1t has cured some
cases here that physicians pronounced
incurable. l myself am able to testify
to its merits. My face to-day is living
picture of health, and Foley's Kidney
Cure has made it such. had suffered
twenty-seven years with the disease,
and to-day feel ten years younger
than l did one year ago. l can obtain
some wonderful certificates Of its med
icine qualities. BIvINs & RHODES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-17

After using a 10 cent trial size of Ely's
Cream Balm you will be sure to buy the
so cent size. Cream Balm has no
equal in curing catarrh and cold in
head. Ask your druggist for it or send
10 cents 10 us.
ELY BROS, So Warren st. N Y. City.
l suffered from Catarrh three years;
it got so bad could not work; I used
two bottles of Ely's Cream Balm and am
entirely we'll; would not be without it.
"A. c, Clarke, 34I Shawmut Ave,
Boston.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-17
a. f. HARRINGTON
LAcKsoN. M1cH Sent. u.

JACKSON, Moi, Sept. u, '06
Having studied shorthand for some
time, | have become much interested
in the Acme system as taught by Prof
\. +. Harrington It is very much
shorter than other systems, easily
acquired and yet seems fully comprehen-
sive. His students are very enthusiast
tic in their work, and thoroughly believe
in the efficiency of this system. / have
tested their work aud find them very
proficient both in speed an accuracy. |
am pleased 60 recommend Prof Harring-
ton and his system to all those who wish
60 acquire practical method of short
hand a. b STEVENS.
Principal Lansing Av. Schools,
Jackson, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-17
A White Mark
Manv PeopIe Cannot Drink

coffee at night 1t spoils their sleep.
You can drink Grain-O when you please
and sleep like top For Grain-O does
not stimulates it nouriShes, cheers and
feeds Yet il looks and tastes like the
best coffee. For nervous persons, young
people and children Grain O is the per-
feet drink Made from pure grains.
Get package from your grocer to-day.
Try it in place of coffee. 10 and 25c.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-17
LOW RATE
EXCURSION TO TOLEDO.

Sunday, June 10th, the Ann Arbor
Railroad will run an excursion to Lake
Erie Park and Casino and Toledo
Special train leaves Alma at 80 a. III.
Fare for round trip sl.25. Children un-
der twelve years of age one.half this
rate. Great attraction at these places
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-17
SUNDAY EXCURSION
CRYSTAL LAKE AND FRANKFoR-

The next Sunday Excursion to Crystal
Lake and Frankfort will be given on
June goth. Special train leaves Alma
at 100 a. m. Fare for round trip only
81 30 Chl'dr under twelve years of
age one-half this rate. Returning leave
Frankfort at 100 p. m, giving six hours
at the most delightful summer resort on
Lake Michigan. Rates are low and the
privilege Of stopping at Crystal Lake
will be given as usual. Take the family.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-17

have examined the Acme system
If shorthand and say for simplicity and
brevity / believe IL has no equal. 1t
seems TO me it must eventually supplant
all systems that are so complex and dis
courging 10 students. requiring months
of hard labor 20 acquire the rudiments,
and years of porsevering practice to be-
become proficient
j. d. SCHILLER,
Supt OF Schools,
Niles, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-17
A NEW TRIUM
The DreadedConsumption Can
Be Cured.
T. A. SIocum, the Great Chemistand
Scientist, viii Send to Suffers,
Three Free Bottles of HIS New
~ Discovered Remedies to
Cure Consumption and

Cure CONSUMPTION and
All Lung Troubles.
Nothing could be fairer, more philan-
thropic or carry more JOY to the afflicted,
than the generous offer of the honored
and distinguished chemist, I. "A. Slocum,
NJ. c., of New York City.
He has discovered a reliable and alb
solute cure for consumption, and all
bronchial, throat, lung and che st di-
seases, catarrhal affections, general de-
cline and weakness, loss of flesh and
all conditions Of wasting away; and TO
make its great merits known, will send
three free bottles of his newly discov-
cred remedies TO any afflicted reader of
the ALMA RECORD.
Already his "new scientific system Of
medicine" has permanently cured thous.
ands of apparently hopeless cases.
The doctor considers it not only his
professional, but his religious duty-a
duty which he owes TO suffering human
ity--to donate his infallible cure
He has proved the dreaded consump-
ton" TO be durable disease beyond
doubt, in any climate, and has on file
in his American and European labora-
tories thousands of "heartfelt testi-
monials of gratitude" from those bene-
flied and cured, in all parts of the world.
Catarrhal and pulmonary troubles
lead to consumption, and consumption,
uninterrupted, means speedily and GER
tain death. Don't delay until it is too
late. Simply write T. A. Slocum, NJ. c.
% Pine street, New York. giving ex-
press and postoffice address, and the
free medicine will be promptly sent
Please tell the doctor YOU saw his offer
in the ALMA RECORD.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-17
ELkuARr, IND., April II, 81.

I.N"NIVIi INU-i NpII IL u.
Having studied the Acme system of
short hand after closely examining other
systems. / must say. for simplicity and
ease Of manipulation It is superior to all
others Looking at it from a business
standpoint it, is well worth the small
outlay and little time il requires TO mas.
ter 1t Respectfully
c. s. BolCo.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-17
A Desirable House 10 Rent.

One to three years, from Sept. 1st
Modern new house, thirteen rooms
furnace, laundry, bath and closets, good
barn. desirable location. Reasonable
terms to the right party. Inquire of r.
ID Lemen.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-17
Reason for Learning the system.

Because it can be learned i'll ID days.
Because it has no position of conso-
nants.
Because it saves from five to six
months time, and time is money.
Because there are no shaded signs.
Because it is as legible as long hand or
print.
Because it costs but So 90 for tuition
including book
Because A. +. Harrington wants hun
dreds of teachers and will assign, free of
charge, all the territory you can handle
to teach the system in.
Because the Acme system is the best
system Of shorthand on earth.
Because if the student is dissatisfied
after learning it, it will cost nothing but
an oath that he or she will not use the
system i'll any way.
Today there is a surplus of school,
teachers, and wish to say TO teachers
who are out of employment: Call at
the Hotel Arcadia, Alma, Mich, and |
Will give you employment for lifetime
teaching the Acme system The world
is ready to receive a good practicable
short hand system, and the Acme is fast
gaining the supremacy over all other
systems. Respectfully,
a. T.. HARRINGTON
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-17
Acme System Shorthand.
No Shading and No Position. Terms for Full
Course Including book SIS.

A Il Harrington, author and teacher
of the Acme system of short hand, of
Jackson. Mich lis in the city, organizing
class in short hand. All those wish
ing to learn a good practicable method of
stenography should see him at once.
After reading the following, call and
have a talk with the author at the Hotel
Arcadia and you will never regret it.
CONCORD, Mich. May 10, 1898.
To whom II may concern:
Miss Cutting, the stenographer in this
Office learned the Acme system of short
hand Of the bearer, Mr.. Harrington, in
about two weeks, after spending some
three months of hard work Oh the Nun
son which she entirely abandoned is now
using the Acme and finds it in every
way satisfactory
Respectfully, PERCY +. CHAPPLE,
Cashier Farmers State Bank.
\. +. Harrington who has successfully
conducted class here in the Acme system
of shorthand will leave tomorrow for
his home in Jackson. He will leave Miss
Urena Harrington as authorized teacher
of the system in Holland. All of the
pupils taught by Mr.. Harrington express
great satisfactory at the progress made
Holland Daily Seminal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-17

Penny Wise and Pound Foolish
are they who have not Foley's Collie
Cure as a safeguard in the family.
BIVINS & RHODES.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-14
A SOP TO Won DER ABE.
Brush Buys Pitcher Jack Taylor of
Him for $4,000.

John T. Brush, in answer to direct ques-
ton last night, said he had bought the
release Of Pitcher Jack Taylor from the
St. Louis team, and that this refractory
star twirler would be seen in a Cincinnati
uniform this season. This much was adj
mitted, but the price paid and the reason
for the transfer were not told. Among base
ball men familiar with the game, however,
The move by President Brush is not hard
to understand. The price vaguely limited at
is $4,000 with the understanding that the
deal includes Lave Cross and John Glenn
entS, the third baseman and catcher, re-
spectively, of the 'done Browns AS a
move to divert the public mind from the
contemplated shake-up in the League cir
cult, the scheme as related by the parties
is a good one, as IL seems on its face to
bear the stamp of genuineness.
The underlying story, however, puts an
other phase on the matter. Won der Abe,
in spite of all claims to the contrary, has
an interest in the club in fact the title
of the enterprise rests in him. The club
is at present in Muckenfuss's hands as re-
celver, but the latter in the present emer-
gency is the same as der boss president"
Both realize that this is the last season
that either will pose as the head of the
club and as consequence both are ready
is the opportunity No action can be taken
to deprive the two Germans of the franchise
before the League meeting this winter, and
in the meantime Messrs. Brush and Robi-
son are giving great thought to the make
up of the team which will represent this
city as the successor to st. Louis in the
League circuit. Reasoning that the fact is
apparent to Chris and Muck that they
are to be frozen out at the League meet
ing, the indianapolis magnate in turn real
ICES that the genial Chris is astute enough
to feather his nest before he is crowded
out Therefore, he considered that the pay
ment of what is in reality bonus to the
st. Louis man would, If made the price of
the three stars of the brown stocking team
insure strong team for this city next
season. They are really the only men any
Of the other clubs are after, and Mr. Brush
did not feel like trusting to luck to prevent
Vondy from disposng of the best players
IN the team and making what he could be-
fore he is summary fired" at the League
meeting. It is thought to be improbable that
Taylor will be used at Cincinnati as that
city will be Well provided with pitchers
without him, but by signing him to a
Porkopolitan contract he can be made Sc
cure for Mr.. Brushs future uses The $4,000
paid by Mr.. Brush to Chris Won der Abe
is in reality a sop thrown to the German
to prevail on him to get out of the bus-
ness without making a stir.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-14
UNCLE SANS PENALTIES
VIII BE Enforced on Those Who
Evade the War Tax.

Revenue Collector Nowlin yesterday is
sued the following bulletin of instructions
to deputy collectors throughout the State:
Penalties can no longer be RENTED, but
must be collected or reported for assess
ment, except in cases of sickness or absence
as provided by the statutes"
For some time past it has been the prac-
tice of keepers of poolrooms or saloons
and other taxable places or business to de-
fer taking out their licenses until it suited
their convenience to do So In such cases
the law requires penalty of as high as
80 per cent. 10 be exacted from the delin-
quents, but 1t has never been enforced
When detected in the effort TO evade pay
ment OF the license fee heretofore 1t has been
customary TO accept whatever plea was
made by the culprit and on payment of the
license fee for the period covering The claims
of the law all the penalties would be re-
mitted 1t has been shown that some keep
ers of taxable places of business took an
unfair advantage of this and habitually
waited until the revenue men forced them
10 take out licenses before doing so. Ac-
cordingly the above rule was established by
Collector Nowlin in the hope of putting a
stop to the evasions OF the law.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-14
ANOTHER APPELLATE BRIEF.
The Lawyers for the Democratic Cam
didates File 1t.

didates File 1t.
The attorneys for the Democratic NOM
inees for the Appellate judgeship yesterday
filed an answer to the arguments made by
Attorney General Ketcham in a brief filed
a few days ago. The document without the
references TO authorities is as follows:
Appellants submit to the court that the
point that REALTORS have no joint interest is
not we'll taken for the following reasons
of Appellate judges The Appellate Court
is an entity. 1t does not consist of five
several judges having separate powers and
duties, but il acts as unit. Each judge
has an interest that every other judge of
the court shall have his rights in the court.
Each relator has an interest that the names
lot and be voted for. So far as his salary
and the dignity of the office are concerned
his interest may be several but he has a
joint interest with the others so far as the
court and it's efficiency is concerned.
'Mandamus is a special proceeding under
cur statutes, which provides that the writ
shall be issued on motion and affidavit 1t
ture would not have provided that the pro-
ceedings should be like those in civil ac-
lions The relief sought in this proceeding
mon, viz, the electors of the State of In
diana. and the affidavit may be made by
any citizen and voter of the locality, l. e. of
the State The records show that the affi-
davit was made by Relator Edgar Brown
The fact that the other candidates Joined
him in the prayer for the writ can make no
suit TO be brought by one or more for all
others similarly situated, when they are too
numerous to be brought before the court.
There is no merit in the objection. II sus-
tanned 1t would lead TO a multiplicity of
points. Each candidate would be obliged TO
allege the same facts-the expense OF labor
would be quintupled and the cases In the
end would be consolidates and heard to-
gether."