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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-17
STATE COSS SIP.

Q st. Joseph has voted $4,000 for a
new school building.
Wayland will put up bonus of So
600 cash and secure in return IA can
ming factory.
Fifteen L. Of VI men have gone 10
the Philippines since the outbreak of
the Spanish war.
Andrew VI. ALA Frank NJ. White is
under arrest at Baldwin on charge
of grave robbing
Frank Debiel, of Detroit, who was
doing life sentence at the Jackson
prison for murder, is dead.
The shoe establishment Of Il. c.
Farrand at Port Huron has been dam
aged to the extent of $4,000 by fire.
The West Bay City Sugar company.
capitalized at 5000. 600, has filed articles
Vt incorporation with the secretary Of
state
Abram Augustine, aged 60, was
struck by "A coal car at Kalamazoo ana
had his shoulder and several ribs
broken.
VIM. o. Kodatz, of Menominee, who
went to Klondike in search of a for
tune, was recently frozen to death in
his tent.
BILLY" Burns, the nortious criminal,
has been convicted at Pontiac of burg
larry and sentenced to IS years in Jack
son state prison.
A1,no's r;11o,ro o,,,,,o;1 hoe ,,assad
resolution to free the sugar company
from all taxes except water tax for
period of five years.
The right of way for an electric road
from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo has
been secured, aud the road will be
built the coming summer.
During the past year II steam boil
ers exploded in the state of Michigan.
according TO statistics gathered by
Labor Commissioner Cox.
The d. & p Z. r. R. Co. has in
creased its capital stock from $500. 600
to $500, 900 for the purpose of construct
ing a double track from Highland Park
to Pontiac.
A red wolf was shot near Bangor re-
Gently while feeding on a sheep 1t
had a collar on and is supposed to be
the one that escaped from a show a
few years ago.
The steamer John Moran foun-
dered off Muskegon - the vessel and
her cargo of package freight was
total loss The crew of 25 men all
reached shore safely.
st. Joseph Qnd county commission
ers have granted franchise to the
South Bend Street Railway company
TO build line to Niles, thus connect
ing five important cities
The Universalists have decided on
Lapeer as the place of holding their
congress of religions. 1t will begin
Feb. 2s, and last three days. 1t is in
tended for all Liberal thinkers
Carleton & Cole, of Port Huron, have
organized stock company TO manu-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-17
Priceless Pain

If a price can be placed on pain, 'Mo,ner's
Friend IS worth its weight In gold as an allevi-
ator. NV wife suffered more in ten minutes with
either of her other two children than She did al
together with her last, having previously used
four bottles of Mothers Friend II is a blessing
to any one expecting to become mother" says
a customer.
Thus writes Henderson Dale, Druggist,
of Carrni, H., TO the Bradheld Regulator
Company, of Atlanta, Ga, the proprie-
tors and manufacturers of Mothers
Friend" This successful remedy is not
one of the many internal medicines add
vertised 10 do unreasonable things, but q
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 us, l 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.
Mothers Friend is sold by druggists
at fI.oo, or sent by express on receipt Of
price.
Valuable book for women, Before
Baby is Born" sent free on application.
THE sRADFIELD REGULATOR CO.. Atlanta. Ga.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-17

Gov. Gen. Henry has appointed Fran
iscco Acuna, Independent liberal, new
attorney of the supreme court, TO be
secretary of state; DR.. Coll, liberal has
been appointed secretary of the finance
and Federico Degetan, radical, has
been appointed secretary of the inter
Tor. The liberals are dissatisfied with
Gen. Henry's change of policy. Munoz
Rivera announces his intention of go
ing 10 Washington soon in order to
secure relief from the oppressive mil
itarism, which he says will estrange
the Porto Ricans from the United
States.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-17

MANILA, Feb. 14.-ll:5 "A. IN.
Particulars of the capture of
Iloilo by the United States forces
under Brig Gen. M. ID. Miller, on
Saturday last, have been received
here
On the morning of Friday, Feb.
10, Gen. Miller sent an ultimatum
to the commander of the rebels on
shore, notifying him that it was
his intention to take lloilo, hy
force If necessary.
Non-combatants and foreigners
were warned to leave the town
withins24 hours. The rebels were
also warned that they must make
no further belligerent preparations
The gunboat Petrel was then
moved to IA position close mshore
and near the rebel fort. while the
cruiser Boston took up her station
at the other end of the town.
At s oclock on the morning of
Saturday. February II. the Petrr'
Signaled to the cruiser Boston that
the rebels We're working in Their
trenches. In return the Petrol wa,
ordered to fire warning shots upol
he town FROM her 3-pounders
This was done and the rebels reptile,
With IA harmless fusilade. Tn,
Boston and the Petrol then bonn
oarded the rebel trenches, clearin.
hem of their occupants in IA shor
time.
Soon after the bombardment be
gan flames broke out simultaneous
Iy in various parts of the town
Thereupon IS marines. acting a.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-17

infantry and artillery, were landed
from the cruiser Boston. and COM
pany was sent from the Petrol
The detachments marched straight
into the town of lloilo and, hosting
the stars and stripes over the tort.
took possession of the place in the
name of the United States.
The capture Of the town and its
defences having been accomplished
the marines and soldiers who had
been sent ashore proceeded to the
task of saving the American. Eng
liSh and German consulates from
destruction by the fire which was
raging among the frail and inflam-
mable buildings of the town. The
Swiss consul's residence. which was
IN the same row as the consuIates
named. was burned The entire
Chinese and native sections OF the
town We're destro ed. but foreign
mercantile property escaped with
slight damage.
The was some desutory firing by
the enemy in the outskirts Of IIollo.
but not IA single American was in
jured.
Gen. Miller's force had complete
control Of the situation when the
Petrol sailed from lloilo TO Manila.
The Sixth United States artillery
regiment occupied IA position COM
manding both the bridges leading
into the town and the Tennessee
volunteers and the Eighteenth
United States infantry were occu
pylng the trenches that had been
constructed by the rebels.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-17
FROM ALL OVER THE GLOBE
BY Telegraph Giving Brief Re-
sumo Of the Weeks Events.
RELIABLE AND INTERESTING.
War Up-to- Date Carefully Compiled
The American Casualties so far
War Notes,

Gen. Miller's forces have taken lloilo,
the capital of Panay. The insurgents
were given until the evening of the
18th TO surrender. but their hostile
actions brought on an engagement in
the morning. The insurgents fired the
native portion of the town. but with
out much loss to property OF foreign
inhabitants 1t is believed the enemy ;
loss during the bombardment was
heavy, but no American casualties are
reported.
The average rate of sickness in some
of the L. ;. regiments has been as high
as II per cent, but the average seldom
exceeds 10 per cent, according 10
statement from the surgeon general
The death rate for July, August, sep
TENDER and October was 9. SO per thou
sand. More than half of the deaths
were caused by typhoid.
The Filipinos have been again de-
feated. The attack was made upon
Caloocan. but only lasted little while
when the insurgents were driven from
the place and the rebel flag hauled
dON H. ilt AultIi'd tDNo " vas NtlN
light while the insurgents were mown
down like grass
1t is now known that the Filipino
loss is fully 2,5OO killed with wounded
vastly in excess of that number and
thousands are held prisoners. All this
has been achieved at the cost of 65
Americans killed and PSI wounded
There are still two Americans missing
and unaccounted for.
Dewey ordered the insurgents TO va:
cate san Rogue by 8 o'clock the follow
ing day. They evidently considered
his order the law, as they vacated the
place during the night.
A dispatch from Washington says:
Gen. Otis has been ordered to use his
best efforts to capture Aguinaldo and
hold him prisoner until further in
structions.
Aguinaldo has already got discour-
aged and has appealed for truce, but
Gen. Otis has declined to talk with
him at present.
The number of American casualties
are still increasing. The latest re-
port says that 50 were killed, 2O7
wounded and missing.
The latest advices from the battle
field places the American casualties at
26s, and the Filipinos at 1000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-17
Q n q TT IA Z "A.
B.a,s The The Kind You Have AWaN BOurtt
Signature of &zHIAIz<u
w bat Shall We Do.

y serious and dangerous disease prevails
in this country, dangerous because so
deceptive. 1t comes on so slowly vet
surely that il Is ften firmly seated before
we are aware OF II.
The name of this disease which may he
divided into three distinct stages is, first.
Kidney trouble, indicated by pain in the
back, rheumatism, lumbago. frequent de-
sire to urinate, often with burning SEN
saton, the flow of urine being copious or
scant with strong odor,
If allowed to advance. this reaches the
Second stage, or Bladder Trouble, with
heavy pain in the abdomen low down
between the navel and the water passage,
increasing desire to urinate, with scalding
sensation in passing, small quantities
being passed with difficulty. soneiimel
necessary TO draw II with instruments.
If uric acid or gravel has formed, IL wills
prove dangerous il neglected
The Third stage is BrIgh,'s Disease.
There is a comfort in knowing that DR..
Kilmer, the great kidney and bladder
specialist, has discovered Remedy fam
Gus for it's marvellous cures of the most
distressing cases aud known as DR.. Kill
mer's Swamp-Root
II is sold by all druggists.
AS proof Of the wonderful virtues OF
this great discovery. Swamp-Root. a
sample bottle and book Of valuable infor
nation will be sent absolutely free by
mail on application to DIR. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y. When writing kind
ly mention that you read this liberal offer
In THE REPUBLICAN LEADER.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-17

and Milwaukee TO fill out their crews
TO the desired size, the unusual de-
mand having completely exhausted the
supply nearer home. Wages are better
this year than they have been for 10
years past.
Frank Clemens, a young German
farmer Of near Vassar, while the Their
mometer was at 20 below zero was car
rying pail of water in each hand to
the barn. Instead of setting down
one pail TO open the door he took .he
old-fashioned iron latch in his tongue.
One half inch of the tongue was left
on the latch.
Geo. y. Cadv, Of Ypsilanti, has com
menced suit for S., 900 damages against
the D., Y. & A. A. Ry. He rendered
Il conductor 20 cents for a ride from
Wayne to Ypsilanti, stated that he
could not buy ticket at Wayne. He
was put off because he would not pay
25 cents. although the ticket costs but
20. Hence the suit.
The jury in the famous Journal
boiler explosion case has held Engineer
Thos. NJ Thompson. of Detroit, re-
sponsible for the accident. Guilty as
charged" was the verdict of the jury
after two hours elaboration, but they
recommended him 10 the mercy of the
court. The case will probably be car
ried TO the supreme court.
Vernon has lost its only school house
by fire 1t was valued at So 600. also
fine public library valued at 500 The
fire broke out in the janitor's room
during noon recess when only five
children were present. The fire de-
dartment turned out but with no pro-
lection except buckets. their efforts
were futile. a brick building will be
erected.
Atty Gen. Oren has joined with
Prosecutor Totten, OF Kalkaska county,
in a petition for mandamus to com
pei Kalkaska and Antrim counties to
repair and maintain a bridge over
Torch river. The two counties united
in building the bridge, but it has been
out of repair. and not used for several
years, and Antrim is disinclined to as
sist in repairing it.
The truth OF the old saying about
those who marry in haste repenting at
leisure is being exemplifed at Mcnom-
inee in the suit for divorce brought
by Mrs Belle Aiken Willard. Some
months ago Miss Aiken, who is niece
of eX-Congressmau Stephenson, of Me-
nominee, eloped with an actor named
Willard and they were married. She
soon found him out to be bad actor"
hence the separation.
Hon. o. NJ. Barnes, OF Lansing, pres
ident of the joint prison boards of the
state, says the population of the prisons
in the state at present is 3,3si, and
that only 1926 ofthis number are wholly
illiterate persons. He also says that
criminality is increasing by placing
young offenders with hardened crimi-
nails, and recommends that circuit
judges should be more careful in dis
tributing convicts among the prisons.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-17
That Embalmed Beef Again.

The report submitted To the Presi-
dent by the commission appointed by
him to investigate the conduct of the
war department in the war with Spain
has been made public. The report is a
unanimous one, all the members of
the commission having signed it, ex-
cept Col. Sexton, whose death occurred
February 4. During the sessions 495
witnesses were examined. The com
mittees' report in brief was as follows:
ut may be said now, at the beginning
Of this report, that there has been no
evidence before US that anyone in or
connected with the war department
has dishonesty received q dollar. We
have made persistent efforts TO secure
the attendance Of persons to whose
names rumor had attached an allega-
ton that they knew of corruption OF
officials In the war department, but
these men have either denied the state
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-17

ments attributed TO them or have
maintained silence when invited to
tell what they knew. In view of the
facts set forth the commission is of the
opinion that no refrigerated beef fur
nished by contractors and issued TO the
troops during the war with spain was
subjected to or treated with any chem
icals by the contractors or those in
their employ"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-17

MANILA, Feb -, ISo0.-Secretary Navy, Washington
arrived oo. That place
Saturday and occupied No prisoners No casualties
Insugent to slight
but property generally
saved by force. DEWEY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-17
ILOILO SURRENDERS.
The Second City Of the Philippines Captured
After Short SlNirmish-NO American
Lives Lost.

DEWEYS ATTACKING THE
CITY, SMELLING THE PHILIPPINE TRENCHES AND DEMOLISH-
ENEMY'S EARTHWORKS.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-15
Gernan-A American Treaty,

Berlin, May 15.-Negotations for a
commercial treaty between the United
States and Germany have now been
taken up in earnest at this end of the
line. The United States ambassador, Mr.
Andrew p. White, expects that, despite
the number of formidable obstacles that
must be overcome, such a treaty as will
be satisfactory to both nations will
crown the efforts of the representatives
OF the two governments. There is ev-
cry reason for saying that the German
government and notably the foreign
minister, Baron Won Bulow, will do it's
best to overcome the difficulties of the
task of formulating such Il treaty. The
foreign office is having the potent aid
of Emperor William as we'll as the
sympathetic cooperation of representa-
tives of all the German states in the
bundesrath and is determined not to
permit the obstinate aversion of the
powerful agr..rian interests to stand in
the way of such an important bond with
America
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-15
Prexbytertau Renef3cenco

Auburn, N. Y, May 15.-Rev. w. H.
Hubbard, chairman of the committee on
systematic beneficence of the Presbyte-
rian church, will report to the general
assembly at it's meeting in MINNEAPOLIS
this week that the total income the
past year of the eight Presbyterian
boards was $2,513,1St, an increase of
100000 over the last year. Of this sun,
$s13,97l was contributed by churches
through church offerings: church wo-
mems societies, s631,941; Sabbath
schools and young peoples societies.
s129,007; legacies. $272s3O; interest from
invested funds. SIP, 939: individuals and
miscellaneous sources, $452, 496.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-15

Every taxpayers in Barre is entitled
to know on what basis our officials have
figured that wonderful $133,O 900 prize.
We doubt if they ever do learn, however,
for il will be the same old song by the
mayor, "such things are matters only
for an executive session. Where was
the figuring done? Perhaps at that
private dinner party" held just prior to
election.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-15

Ancona, May 15.-Bazan the inventor
of the story of plot to assassnate EN-
peror William during his majesty's Wis
1T to Egypt, which trip, however. was
abandoned, has been sentenced to u.
years solitary confinement and to three
years subsequent police supervision
for having imposed upon the police.
The plan of the conspirators, according
to Bazani, was to drop a bomb of gun
cotton and illuminate of mercury upon
the emperor's carriage in one of the
narrow streets of Cairo in the course of
his majesty's visit to that city
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-15
Grain ShOvelers' Strike Over.

Buffalo, May 15.-An agreement has
been reached in the trouble between the
grain shovelers and their employers.
Bishop Quigley and James Carrigan
have attached their names to the docu-
ment for the grain shovelers and the
Lake Carriers associat ton respectively.
BY the terms of the agreement each ele-
vator will appoint boss scooper from
the ranks of bona tide monthly men in
place OF the men named by the con-
tractor. but not found acceptable to
the shoVelers. The bishop and owner
or manager of each elevator are au-
thorized to investigate as to the quail
fications of the men not now found ac-
ceptable. In the event of disagreement
an umpire is to be selected by the two.
and his decision shall be final. Eight
of the 20 boss scoopers named by the
contractor were acceptable.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-15

lewiston Me, May Is. - George w
Pierce. who las been on trial for at
tempting to kin eX-City Marshal Her
bert e. Teel by sending him poisoned
whisky, was found guilty in the su-
preme court after trial lasting a week.
The prisoner received the verdict with
out any visible sign of emotion. He was
remanded for sentence. 1t is the nten-
ton of the counsel for the state to have
Pierce arraisned on the charge of at
tempting to murder Judge A. D. Cor
nish Pierce is charged with mixing
arsenic with groceries sent to Judge
Cornishs house.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-15
GOMEZ's QUEER ACTION.
The Cuban Generals Atttude To-
ward Americans of Intc.


Havana, May 15.-lGaneral Gomez is
act queelly regarding the distribu-
ton of the $4,000, 0)0 advanced by the
United States government for the pay
ment of the Cuban troops and the COM
missJners chosen by him to assist in
the distribution as representatives. Of
the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth army corps
either refuse to act or fail to appear
As the ARRANGEMENTS to pay the soldiers
have been pending for three and a half
months further delay is especially an
| noying.
| Generals Betancourt and Nodarse
We're appointed to act for the Fourth
army corps. but the latter declined to
serve and Major General Wilson, mill
tary governor Of the newly formed Ma
tanZas-S Santa Clara department asked
that Betancourt be excused on the
ground of his holding the post of civil
governor of Matanzas, suggesting to
Governor General Brooke that General
Carlos Rojas be selected, The governor
general thereupon wired General Rojas
at Cardenas, and the latter accepted
and has arrived at Havana. General
| Rojas called upon the governor general
and in the course of pleasant inter
| missioners. Roias then called upon
| General Gomez and an hour later wrote
note to General Chaffee, General
Brooke's chief of staff. declining to
, serve. but giving no reason for his ac-
! ton.
General Francisco Garlic. one of the
commissioners for the Fifth army corps.
has arrived in the city, but did not visit
the American headquarters. The com
missioners for the Sixth corps, who
We're to meet at 10 O'Clock Saturday
morning, did not make their appear
ance. and General Brooke sent Captain
Page to inquire of Gomez why none of
his generals were on hand. In the
interview with the governor generals
representative the Cuban commander
appeared Indifferent and seemed not to
care whether the commits. !Jners came
or not lie made no GuGEesttons AS
the United States authorities are UNI
able to begin the disbursement of the
money W!thout the assistance of the
Cuhans General Brooke is astOnished
al the Indifference shown by Gomez.
Gcneral Brooke sent Major Kennon
Of his staff to see GoInaZ regarding the
situation. Gomez declared that he was
unable to explain why the generals
N~u'i NOT serve ana expressed the De
lief that their action was due to the in
tluence of his enemies. H said also
that he would call upOn General Brooke.
nor NoiaS'0' Gomez S secretary, sald
nat Gomez would not agree TO nave the
arms IN IN" afSehals uhdef control OF
the Americans and wanted them to be
in the custody Of the Cubans exclusive
~ AS PHheFa' Gomez saw the order
Fr@ai"lhE the cIS!oSlttoh OF ire arms
ne4"rP u was 'l"G@ P|'Hllc ana approved
II thiS is new attitude. The fact
seems TO oe mat tle Cuhan commander
ices that ne is losing ms hold upon
'tHah opinion re mas peen startled
~ the Naflc'tUfeS ana attacks Whlch
nave app area IN the local press and
apparently "lSheS TO rroipng the pay
meht Oh tAe troops ana 'hen gam time
Tor ms nnNI''al hl1neNNerS, and posi-
negOtlat tons, lay'ng the blame for his
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-15

Washington, May 15.-Commissionel
Wilson of the internal revenue bureau
has issued instructions to collectors tc
the effect that hereafter persons deslr-
ing to have stamps imprinted upon
checks, drafts, orders and papers must
in all cases make application therefor
directly to the collector of their dis
trict and not to the impriuter or to any
other official, transmitting with such
application payment for the stamps.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-15
Soldiers Cause Trouble,

Savannah, May l5.-The Forty-ninth
Iowa regiment los been mustered out
here, ana after b. 'ng paid off the men
raided SOFA water stands bread and
sausage wagons in camp and took all
the stuff and turned over the wagons
The police were called out in large
numbers, and many arrests We're made
The men We're hauled into police bar
racks in patrol wagons and trolley cars
The police station was packed with
Them and the recorder held Il special
court to try the cases.