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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-21
CR SCENT.

CRESCENTs
A strictly high grade wheel. Chain
less, $50. Chain, $35. Call and ex-
anime il carefully before buying.
e. o. WIEDMAN, Agent for County.
HARRY GARRISON, Agent for Nor
gant0wn.
Twenty-six Crescents sold In the
county last year show the standing
they have with the riders.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-21
BETTER THAN BANKS
or
Building And Loan Associations
iSan

Investment in the Wiles Addition,
where each descending sun beholds an
increase in your wealth.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-21
The First ChainleSS Bicycle

Ever brought to this county is nov
on exhibition in Clark Halls window
at the head of Main street. 1t is
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Going to Speak a Piece?

Then come to the Acme
and get your Recitation and
Dialogue books. We have a
full line of all kinds. The
prices are Zoe, l5c. and 25c.
each.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-21
The First
Steamboat

That comes will be loaded with
New PICTURE FRAMES and
MOULDINGS for
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-02-21
When School Closes

you will need just such books
as these to get up an exhibit
ton.
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The Acme Book Store.

Dering Building on Walnut St,
II. L. SwIsHER. Prop'r.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10
To Whom II May Concern.

This is to certify that Cora b. WILSON
has completed a thorough course of study
in this institution, both in the graduate
and post graduate department, with the
highest credit TO herself and 70 as. She
is the first lady in our college, and we
believe in the United States, TO attain
the degree Doctor of Optics" the
highest honor ever conferred by an in.
stitution of this nature.
We most cheerfully recommend her
to the public as an able and skillful op-
tician, thoroughly yersed in opthalmic
clinics, and competent TO diagnose and
correct all retroactive errors of the eye
We are proud of her ability and of the
high standing which she attained while
with US, and most heartily wish her the
success which she 80 Justly deserves.
Very respectfully,
DIX II. A. THOMSON, President.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10
Another Free Silver Mistake.

The quo warranto proceedings
brought by Archie Mccall against Jul
Jus b. Kirby 20 obtain the office of pros
ecuting attorney, TO which the people
did not seem inclined 10 elect MCCALL
last fall, was tried in the circuit court
and resulted in verdict for Kirby. The
trial of the case occupied the attention
of the court and jury for nearly two
DAYS. and M the conclusion of the testl'
mony ON the part of Mccall it was APP
parent 10 everybody what the result
would be, as the testimony of Mccall :
witnesses not only rendered 20 show that
there was no fraud in the township OF
Elba, but convinced everybody present,
except one Charles Chase, that the
election was held with the utmost fair
ness, and integrity So convincing We're
the proofs that the jury, composed OF all
political faiths, were in their room
but one minute when they returned IL
verdict for Kirby. Thus ends the first
chapter OF McCall's foolishness. And
the rampings OF Chase continue as he
sees his contribution TO the fund for the
assistance of Archies contest fast fading
away with the bitterness of disappoint-
ment, but Charley it were ever thus.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10
College Societies.
gain.

Monday night was the time for the
election of officers in all the college So
cieties with the exceptions of the Zeta
Sigma. Below are the results
The Adelphics elected: Swift, priest
Ronald. vice prest. Willebrands, sec'y ;
Born. treas Sanford. lat critic; Mart.
in. End critic; Schwader, and Wilcox,
marshals.
Philomatheans Miss Osborn, prest ;
Miss Bair, vice prest. Miss Swigart,
sec'y; Miss Briggs, cor. sec'y; Miss
Rogers, LIST critic Miss Trompour, 2nd
critic; Miss Friedrich, sentinel.
Alpha Thetas Miss Bishop, prest. ;
Miss Humphrey. vice prest. Miss Butler,
sec'y; Miss Nicholson, cor. sec'y; Miss
Plum, treas. Miss Trapp, critic Miss
Mcleod, guide Miss Watrous, sentinel.
Froebel Club: Miss Schoettel, prest. ;
Miss Smith, vice prest. Miss Hender.
son, sec'y; Miss Myers, treas. Miss
Stark, critic.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10
IN The ANIMAL WORLD.
Interesting Points About Them That Are
Not Gensra.Iy known.

The organs OF smoll I'm yulture and
a carrion crow are so keen that they
can scent their food for distance Of
forty miles.
The wings Of birds are not only 10
aid locomotion in he air. but also on
the ground and water. One bird even
has claws in the elbows" OF its wings
10 aid in climbing.
The elephant does not smell with its
trunk. His olfactOry nerves are CON-
tanned in single nostril which is IN
the roof OF the mouth, near the front.
Humming birds are domesticated by
placing in their cages number OF pa
per flowers OF tubular form, containing
small quantity OF sugar and water,
which must be frequently renewed OF
this liquid the birds partake and
quickly become apparently contented
with their captivity.
Rightly considered a spiders web is
"A most curious as well as most beau
tiful thing. When We were children the
majority OF us supposed that the spi-
der's web was pulled out Of its mouth
and that the little insect had a large
reel OF the stuff in his stomach. and
that he could almost instantly add feet.
yards or rods 10 the roll. The facts
are that spiders have regular spin
ming machine-a set of tiny tubes at
the far end Of the bOdy-and that the
threads are nothing more nor less than
a white, sticky fluid, which hardens az
soon as il comes In contact with the
air. The spider does not really and
truly spin" but begins a thread by
pressing his "spinneret" against some
object, 10 which the liquid sticks. He
then moves away, and by constantly
ejecting the fluid and allowing it 10
harden forms his ropes or wonderful
geometrical nets.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10

Great Britain immediately began TO
give a preference for iron ships, rs soon
AS she found herself no longer able to
build wooden ones in competition with
other nations. If, today she should
find herself unable To build ships as
cheaply as they could be built III other
countries, and her shipowners began to
purchase foreign-b built ships, then would
an agitation ensue. which would compel
Great Britain 10 preserve. for the de-
Tense of the British empire, at whatever
cIifices of economic principle might be
necessary, the shipbuilding which is her
last great national industry that gives
her such industrial, financial, CONNER
cial and naval eminence III the world
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10
IighIninY I,nds.

One OF the best evidences Of the value
OF lightning rods up TO date has been
afforded by the Washington Monu-
ment 1t is capped by a small four
sided pyramid of aluminium, which
metal, so cheap to-day was very cost
y at the time of the building Of the
greatest obelisk that the world has ever
known. This aluminium tip is con
nected with the ground by four copper
rods which go down deep into the
earth On April 3, 1885, five immense
bolts Of electricity were seen to fash
between the monument and thunder
cloud overhanging in the course OF
twenty minutes. In other words, the
monument was struck iercely five
times. but ii suffered no damage what
ever On June Is Of the same year
more tremendous assault was made
upon the monument from the heavens.
and the result was a fracture of one
Of the topmost stones. The crack
still remains 10 show what nature can
do in the way of an electrical shock,
but the slightness Of the damage is
evidence of mans power 10 protect
himself from such attacks. The ODE
lisk is ideally located for attracting
electrical assaults from the skies, and
yet, while many times hit IL has'fuf-
fered only once, and that time 90 a
trifing extent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10
baby girl was left at the Home for Sol.

baby girl was left at the Home for Sol
dier's Children in Detroit, and when
Mr. and Mrs Stevens saw its forlorn-
ness, opened their heart and home,
adopting it as their own, thus by a
broad and liberal charity took into a
Christian life one otherwise unpiovided
for and who was luckily able to be with
her foster parents in the last sad days.
This girl il now wife of our townsman,
L.. A. Ely,
Frank McKham. NJ. D., of New York
City, owes his business education and
position 10 The same liberal man, and
whose absence was regretted, yet who
is but another monument TO the kind
ness of heart of him we this day mourn.
but we can truly say "our loss is His
gain.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10

Philippines. II was not pleasant CO.
incidence on the same day that congress
man from Alabama was ruled ont OF
his seat because he went TO fight the
battles of his country, and senators from
Virginia and Mississippi endeavored to
prevent the acceptance OF the results OF
those glorious battles. But the little
band that wanted 70 hold up the treaty
and dicker with Spain again were in the
minority, and government by minori-
ties has never been popular Ill the
United States Two thirds of the senate
were III favor of closing the war with
minimizing results, and the margin
is Of no consequence.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10

The farmers certainly had their share
of last years prosperity. The exports
from United States in 1895 exceeded 81,
l20, 900 900. OF this sum more than $500,
000, 900, or over two.thirds. represented
farm products, a. against $4,000, 600
in 1891 S665 ,000. 900 in 1896 and S546,
000, 900 in 1895. The American farmer
had hard time for several years
but the world cannot do without him,
and things are coming his way now.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10

When was the national treasury ever
compelled to force gold on the people in
payment of its obligations under Dem
ocratic rule: 1t has happened twice an
der Republican rule. Once under Har
rison, and now under Mckinley. Since
January about Sl2 100000 has been SO
paid out, leaving s235 900, 600 in the
treasury. An Australian ship is due
bearing 50, $50 900 balance of trade TO
America and gold is still pouring III
from other parts Of the world.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10
Mandolin Club Entertainment

The following is the program of the
Mandolin Club entertainment to be
given in the college chapel tonight for
the benefit of the athletic association
The clubwill be assisted by the Male
Quartet, Misses Patterson soprano, }
Spencer (violin) and Sherman (piano)
PART /
Georgia Camp Meetings, ............... Club
Deserted Misses Patterson, spencer. sherman
Lullaby, Clpb
IL Two-Step, ''''.' ''''''' - 49,
Romeo and Juliet Ievised Messrs McCabe and
Johnson,
Ma "a llne - SiuD
Cello Solo,. ........,.........Mr McLandress
PART H.
Gaytello Waltzes.. ............ o.. Club
Supporting, Misses Patterson, Spencer. Sherman
Bride Elect. clrb
Stars and Stripes. 1890 ''..''.... 80
Selected ....... ..... .... ....... Male Quartet
Big Five March. Cn,h
Love That True. i'''''''''''''' Wv
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10

An important step In the direction OF
reviving our shipping in the foreign car
IyiDg trade was taken on Thursday, Jan
20, when the senate committee OH COM
merce and the house committee on
merchant marine and fisheries, each
separately agreed to report to their re-
spective branches of congress III favor
of the adopting of the bill to restore
American ships to the high seas, through
the passage of the bill introduced in the
house by Representative Payne, of New
York, and in the senate by Senator
Hanna of Ohio.
This bill has been so thoroughly dis
cussed throughout the country as 10 re-
quire little or no explanation at this
time 1t proposes that the United States
government shall compensate American
ships, engaging in the foreign carrying
trade of the United States, sufficiently
10 enable them TO compete with the sub
sidized and bountied ships of the Ma
tions that now practically monopolize
our foreign carrying. The justification
for this plan of compensating American
ships. as has been so we'll and so fire.
quently said, is the value the ships and
the American seamen they will be com
PEELED TO employ will be to the United
States government in another such a
possible emergency as confronted the
nation last summer during our war with
Spain The government Of the United
States merely proposes to compensate
these ships sufficiently to attract Ameri-
can capital into their ownership and
American citizens into their navigation.
This compensation, it is admitted, would
probably be unnecessary if other mari.
time nations did not pay their merchant
ships, in subsidies and bounties, nearly
S2j 900, 600 annually.
The prospect for the passage of this
bill is extremely bright, at the present
session of congress, in view of the ia.
vorable action taken by the committees
above referred TO.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10
Russian Women Crim,n.I,.

Russla's women criminals are for
the most part peasants who have muir
dered their husbands. The prevalence
OF the crime is believed TO be due TO
the custom OF marrying eff girls long
before the age of puberty. To this is
also ascribed the excessive number OF
deaths among very young children, the
mortality under one year Of age in
Russia being Y per cent. whereas the
European average is Is per cent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10
Pay Up Farm ,lo,Irnal
and get a ns vN.
Big Prize. Tlub IBdrS.

BY special arrangement made with
the publishers of the Farm Journal we
are enabled TO offer 5-year subscrip.
ton TO that paper to every new subscrib-
er who pays for the RECORD one year
ahead nd the same offer is made to
every old subscriber who will pay all
back dues and one year in advance
10th papers for the price of ours only.
In order TO get the Farm Journal as q
premium for advance payment il will
be necessary TO walk right up 20 the
captains office. for we have only linn.
tied number of year subscriptions to
dispose Of. The Farm Journal is on
solid foundation npd perfectly .r,st
yuetA1.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10

Scotch thrift is commemorated in the
caps worn by the presiding officer az
the graduation exercises OF the Univer-
stiles OF Edinburgh and Of st. An
drew's At the former the cap is made
out OF the seat of an old pair OF
breeches that once belonged 10 George
Buchanan, while the latter makes use
of cast of pair OF John Knox's. Prof.
Chiene, president OF the Royal Col.
lege OF Surgeons at Edinburgh, IS au-
thority for the statement.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10
Alma College RENE INBRED.

We are glad TO announce that Miss
Jean Wells of Saginaw has endowed the
chair of Philosophy at Alma College
with S25, 900 The endowment is in
loving memory of her father who was
one of the founders of the college.
The chair will be known as The
Charles W. Wells Professorship of Phil
osophy." This means strength to the
faculty and a bright future for the col.
lege.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10
A DIAMOND HlGHROAO.
Ono small Patch Yielded 100000 orth
of Diamonds.

of Diamonds.
A highroad which in some parts.Tep-
resented value of CT 600 yard mas
some claim TO he considered the most
remarkable road in the world.
During the early years Of the south
African diamond mines there was SUCH
a scarcity OF water that many miners
we're compelled to dispense with ii anu
20 search for their diamonds as best
they could in the dry earth.
In the process of years the DEBRIS
from which the diamonds had been ex-
tracted reached such mountainous pro-
portions that every miner was glad
when the municipal council OF kimber-
ley undertook to remove these MOUNDS
TO use in matchmaking the new roads
Of the rapidly growing city.
Fifteen years later the deprecia-
ton in the price OF diamonds caused
the owners of mines TO restrict the out
put, and hundreds OF miners were
thrown out OF work. Ii occurred TO
some OF them that with plentiful sup
ply OF water it might be possible to
rescue some overlooked stones from
the debris of which the roads had been
made, and on petition they were per-
mitted by the municipal council 10
make the attempt. Each year por-
ton Of road was assigned TO them,
and TO the miners delight diamonds
OF the value Of & 10000 were recovered
yearly. One particular patch Of road,
as small as the floor of a suburban sit
ting room. produced no less than $40
900 worth of diamonds, or al the rate
OF f166 a square yard.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10
For Sale.

Owing to the fact my hotel building
has been damaged by fire and l intend
TO tear down and remove it, wish to
sell all the furniture consisting Of bed.
room suites, bedding, chairs, dishes,
stoves, tables, etc, and will dispose of
it by the piece OF in any amount desired.
This furniture is all in good condition
and will be sold cheap. Inquire of
K. I. EDWARDS,
at old Angel House.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10
Weeds A. Food.

What is even regarded as a vile weed
can, with a little stretch of magma
ton, be turned into an ornamental
plant or delicious vegetable This 10
especially the case with the common
burdock, Lappa major. School boys
all know il from gathering the burrs
and COMPRISING them together by the
curved points OF the floral inyolucre
This is all they know about it, II is
difficult TO see anything more to be de-
Spised in the burdock leaf than in the
leaf OF the rhubarb. II appears that
it is largely used In China for food
But il is stated that if the stalks be
cut down before the flowers expand
and then be boiled the taste is relished
equally with asparagus. The leaves
when young are boiled and eaten as we
eat spinach. In Japan 1t il in uni
versal use. Thousands OF acres are
devoted 10 its culture But in this
case the root is the object. 1t requires
deep soil to get the roots to the best
advantage.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10

The peace treaty was put through the
senate Monday by the narrow margin
of one vote to spare, exactly as it came
from the commissioners. But notwith-
standing the narrow margin it is rati.
fed: and for that the people of the coun-
try will feel grateful sense of relief
The DIRECTORS to ratification have been
80 busy borrowing trouble for the future
that they were unwilling to aid in clos
ing the "unpleasantness" existing with
out some sort of guarantee of self-gov-
eminent to the Filipinos which nobody
but fool would make without some
knowledge of their capacity for self.
government. The United States has an
unfinished war on its hands. but TO
avoid possible "millitarism" there were
q senators willing TO continue that
war and encourage the Filipinos in their
resistance 10 American control OF the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10
PROGRAM.
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY -.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10.
Afternoon Session 80
Devotional Services, led by Rev Il W. Clou-h
Alma.
Response by Rev. A W. simonds, Brecken.
ridge
Minutes Of last meetirg and their approval.
Appointment OF nominating committee.
committee on resolutions.
Committee ON enrolment
"InteTdeuominationa sunday school work and
it, Results Rev j y McGreaham. 1T.
Duties OF the Young Preparing Themsel,c-
for sunday school work" L A share.
Alma
Normal Work, NJ II. Renolds, state secretary
Owosso.
Evening Session, 7;30
song and Praise Service lee 10y \. W. Beckner.
Scripture Reading and Prayer, Hev. A. Ii Wiley
Elm Hall.
Primary Work.
a. Mrs Z. 5. Petty john Alma
b. Mr. Fancher, MI. Pleasant.
e. Miss Edah Blanchard. Alma
d Followed by Mrs k, yuoldr Owosso.
sunday school a. a Character builder Rev,
TODD. LAFAYETTE Rev " D. Narrel Critic.
Conservation Service, led by rev Taylor.
Wheeler
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10.
Morning session 900.
Workers Conference:
a Primary Teacher Mrs. NJ III. kcSn
olds, OwOssO.
b. SUNDAY school Officers aud Teachers.
.. j. Tuttlc, ithaca.
G. County AID Township Officers a.
sharp, Alma
Song aud Praise services. Rev. Carl, Forest Hin
Report Of Secretary and Treasurer
Report OF Township Otfcets.
Teachers Meetings
ID Why Needed
~ Benefits.
t3J How onducted DR. f.. ; Petty john
Alma.
our State Work aud IT. Need, ~. II Reynolds
OwossO
Afternoon Session. 30.
song aud Praise Services Rev. Mcclure, ST
Louis.
"Evangelistc Work in the sunday school
NJ H. Reynolds. Owosso
House to House Visitation and Home Work
Mrs Charles Morgan. seville. Followed by
Mr.. NJ. H. Reynolds, 0wosso.
Question Box. conducted by kev w Spen.
Ger. Alma, aud the Rev. j. A McGreaham,
81. Louis.
Rev. W. h. Spencer Critic.
Report Of Committees and Election of officers
Singing. God be with you TIL we meet again.
Benediction.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10
Grip Treatment.

Grip can be broken up in from one to
three days by the prompt use OF Downs
Elixir. 1t has done it, 1t will do il
Try it before pneumonia or consumption
sets in. After grip, Baxter's Mandrake
Bitters are natures remedy for expell-
ing all grip poisons from the blood,
regulating the bowels, strengthing the
nerves, and Importing vigor to the sys-
TEN.
With these long-tried remedies at
hand, the worst case of grip can be
conquered. We sell them and guaran.
tee them to do as recommended, or
money rSluulel. u. ;. wgYS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10
There,iI Come Time

When you will be in sore need of some
thing to ease the pain of bruise, cut,
burn, strain, rheumatism, neuralgia, or
some other ailment either on your own
person or that of some of your family.
Would il not be wise 10 have bottle Of
that best of all pain cures, Henry *
Johnson's Arnica and Oil Liniment
handy by in case of any accident? Also
good for horses and cattle We sell il
and guarantee il TO cure or money re-
funded 3. 5. WE'RE
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10
TIme In Gardiner.

Gardiner is said 10 be the only city
systems OF time are both in vogue. The
two town clocks are kept twenty-one
minutes apart, and each has its de-
voices, with the result OF much con-
fusion in keeping business and social
engagements. Visitors are entirely at
sea, and the natives are never quite
surs they know what time II is.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10
Card OF Thanks

We wish to express our grateful
thanks to all the friends who 70
anticipated our every need
and by their tender sympathy helped us
to bear our great sorrow.
Mrs. II. LOUISA STEVENS.
BERTHA WADE STEVENS.
Mrs. EVA ID. ELY.
LEwELLEN A. ELY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10
Horse flesh as Food

Over 100000 horses are killed every
year for food in Paris, and there are
scores Of restaurants where hosefiesh
is served as All article OF food. The
use OF this meat has recently extended
to many other cities OF Europe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10
Marks on Playing Cards.

The marks on playing cards are said
to have their origin in a symbolical
representation of four different classes
OF society. Hearts represent the cler-
Ey; spades the nobility, derived from
the Italian word "spads," meaning
sword; clubs, the SORTS, and diamonds,
he citizens
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10
Forging Bank Notes.

Bank notes were forged to such an
extent after the introduction Of G1
notes that in 1902 no fewer than 20
extra clerks were employed at the
Bank OF England merely to detect
them
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10
Insects Born ORPHANS.

No parental care ever falls to the
.ot OF a single member OF the insect
tribe. In general. the eggs OF an insect
are destined 10 be hatchsi long after
the parents are dead. so that most in
sects are born orphans.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-10
Curious Indian Custom

Among the Sioux Indians. when one
family borrows kettle from another
ii is expected that, when the kettle is
returned. a small portion OF the nood
that has been cooked in it will be left
In the bottom. as the owner must al
ways know what was cooked in her
kettle