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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-08
u. S. MARSHAL
Gathers in an Alleged U. S. Detective
ImperSOndtOr.


United States Marshal Tobias of Bay
City came to Alma last Thursday night
and arrested one II. l.. Raymer, alias Q.
II. Winnie, ,on the charge Of impersonat-
ing secret service official in the employ
of the United States and
thereby obtaining money under false
pretenses. The marshal took his pris
oner to Bay City Friday morning and
it is supposed that the trial was held
yesterday Thursday.
Raymer, or Winnie, has been in Alma
and around the county the greater
part of the past year. He claims to be
member of the American Detective
Association, the headquarters of which
concern is in Indianapolis. Others
claim he has represented himself to be
u. s. detective, while some claim he
has represented to them that he was Ex-
u. S. Marshal Winnie. At any rate,
in the role of detective, he has been
working against the liquor men of the
county TO some extent, but claims to
have been employed by the temperance
people to do this work.
Friday morning, upon being inter-
viewed in his cell at the village bastile,
he stated to representative of this
several cases at Sumner and in so doing
had incurred the enmity of large
number of people who were in sympathy
with the ones whom he had made COM
plaint against and they had concocted
this case against him. He thought he
could prove his innocence easy enough
as he did what he agreed to do when
the money was paid him, an amount OF
only $l2.
The RECORD does not wish to do any
injustice 10 Mr.. Raymer. or whatever
his name is, but upon investigation, and
interviewing several other parties, we
can truthfully state that there are sew
eral bad accounts of his different trans
actions and methods of doing business
with some of the people of the county
during the past year and that at last he
has overestimated himself little too
much. The general verdict of the peo-
pie seems TO be that he Is bad man in
a community and should be removed to
some secure place where he could con-
sole himself with his own thoughts, un-
disturbed by the world. We under
stand that If he should clear himself Of
this charge, that there are several more
awaiting him.
One of these charges is that he repre-
sented to Mrs. Tinney that he could
secure her pension. Mrs. Tinney
who is poor blind woman, was led to
believe that by paying him Q sum of
money, about $50, he could go to Wash
ington and secure for her a pension.
| Special Pension Examiner Simms of
Grand Rapids has been in Alma nearly
all the week working up evidence in
the case and we learn that he found out
that Raymer had secured affidavits that
were false and had sent them into the
pension office thereby attempting to
fraudulently secure pension.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-08
=" Seth HaSkins,"

The beautiful story of American life
told on..the stage will be presented at the
opera house, Alma, Saturday, Dec. O..
The great rural sensational comedy
drama, "Seth Haskins," is story Of
New England life, full Of fun that keeps
the audience in a merry mood through
out. 1t has vein of pathos running
through il that will cause tears to fiow
The scenes are laid in New England and
some Of the characters are taken from
life. The company presenting this play
is an efficient one. Burt Hodgkins por.
trays the character of Uncle Seth" in
manner that is true to nature, but
overdrawn just enough to bring out his
ludicrous experiences. W. j. Madden
handles the character of Fritz Rodels-
perger" in a manner that is excrutiat.
ingly funny, and he has his audience
convnlsed with laughter every moment
he is on the stage. Special scenery and
mechanical effects are carried by this
company to display the sensational and
realistic features. A large orchestra of
skilled musicians fill an important part.
The parade which takes place at noon is
well worth seeing, as it promises to be q
novelty. Admission, 25, 35 and 90 cents
Reserved seats on sale at Sharrar &
Mulholland's drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-08
Notice 10 Taxpayers

will be at the office of J. +. Schwartz
in the village of Alma on Wednesday
and Saturday of each week during the
month for the purpose of receiving taxes
to be collected in tie township of Ar.
cada. LEVI KEEFER, Treas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-08
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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-09-01

nowhere to b. questioned and we be-
leve there was feeling among the peo-
BE At the Mayoralty election in Aver
Of his reelection, but there being hung
around bis neck a chain Of political ras-
Gals Of Che type they had before con-
demned they were fearful Of such an
influence and as choice Of evils voted
recording to their T rmer predjudices.
rb. fate that befell Mr. Master will be
fall the Republican ticket if The nomi-
pees no not steer clear Of the breaker.
The administration Of oar State gov
eminent ha, been creditable; general
feeling exists that the nominees OF the
Republican party should be elected I
is believed that If elected the will strive
t, do right, but they ara but human
and it will require much 6rmuess to re.
sist the appeals Of those fellows foi
political recognition, but that their as
-iults will be repealed with more resolu
ton than has been shown in the past ]
promise the people want from
them on the hustings or the some fat
may await them that befell Mayo
Master.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-09-01

There Is much indignation among
Democrats in Baltimore City because of
the ann ouneed intention of the party
managers" to keep off the legislative
ticket men who were regularly voted
for in the primaries Whether these
candidates measure up to the standard
the peope will this year demand do
not know. What is very apparent.
however, is that the organization accept
ed the money deposits of the candidates
and that the latter made their contests
in good faith. Now, after having
received the highest lumber of votes
for the nomination in their respective
wards they are told thst they must step
aside. In other WORKS they are given
to understand that they are weak men
and could not he elected To tamely
withdraw under Gre would be an ad-
mission upon the par; OF these men Of
incapacity the effects of which they
would feel for long time to come. It
is no wonder then that nearly all Of them
say very EN- hltically that they are in
the fight to stay and that if they are
kept of it will be through the exercise
Of sheer force on the part Of the '.orgaD-
ization No one with experience in
politics will fsil to recognize what this
organization is. |. Freeman Rasi..,
former boss of Baltimore City, and it is
he who thus besmirches the character
and capacity of these men who have had
az honorable ambition to represent their
districts in the legislature We believe
that if the truth we're known the men
whom Rasin seeks to retire are not Of
tie plastic kind whose actions be has
been in the habit of shaping and it is for
the purpose Of getting more pliable sub
jects on the ticket that they are to 60
If Mr.. Rasin we're wise be would see
that his fingers are mighty near the
buzz-saw Of public opinion. but the old
fever of bOssis N is upon him and it will
doubtless take another dose of what was
administered t him in 1895 to con-
vince him of the error of his way.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-09-01

eve know what American victor,
means 1t means not to Cypress. not to
tread on the necks of the fallen. Il
means to lift them up. to place then
upon their feet and to do all that is in
our power to extend comfort, civilization
happiness and prosperity to all mankind
This war has brought under the domin
ion and protectorate Of the Stars and
Stripes many millions OF our Catholic
people, far removed, some Of them. from
the American continent, but we prediei
for them unhesiiatingly that they will
make American citizens as loyal and as
sturdy and as true as those that are here
today '-Eatter Lavelle in speech in
Producing President Mckinley at Ca,bo-
lie Summer School Grounds. Cham
plain, n Y, August Is.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-09-01
Niagara Falls Excursion.
Low-BATE VACATION TRIPS VIA PENNsYL-
WANNA RAILROAD.

Low-RArE VACATION TRIPS VIA PENNsYL-
WANNA RAILROAD
September and 81 and October 5
aud 10 are the dates Of the remaining
Pennsylvania Railroad popular teu-day
excursions to Niagara Falls from Phila-
delpbia. Baltimore, and Washington,
aud intermediate points
Excursion tickets. good for return pas
sage on any regular train, exclusive Of
limited express trains, within ten days,
will be sold at $1,000 from Philadcl-
phia. Baltimore. Washington. aud all
points on the Delaware Division; 81 ,25
from Atlantic City; $500 from Lancas-
ter; $3.50 from Altoona and Harris
burg; $3.50 from Sunbury and Wilkes.
bare; IS rs from Williamsport; and at
proportionate rates from other points.
A stop over will be allowed at Buffalo,
Rochester, CaDandaigua and Watkins
within the limit returning
A special train Of Pullman parlor cars
and day coaches will be run with each
excursion. An extra charge will be
made for parlor car seats.
An experienced tourist agent and
cbaperon will accompany each excursion
Tickets for side trip to the Thousand
Islands alexandra Bay will be sold
from Rochester in connection with ex-
eursions Of September I and 81, good
to return to Rochester or to Canandaigua
via Syracuse within Eve days. at rate Of
$3.50.
Tickets for a side trip to Toronto will
De sold at Niagara Falls for S1,00 on
September 49, In connection with ex-
cursion of September I, tickets will be
sold to Toronto and return at reduced
rates, account Toronto Fair
For pamphlets giving full informa-
ton and hotels and for time of connect
ing trains, apply to nearest ticket agent,
or address Geo. w Boyd, Assistant
General Passenger Agent, Broad Street
Station, Philadelphia.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-09-01

From the officials Of the new bank We
gather the iaflrmatiou Mat they arc
wei pleased With tho encouragement; 70
far received. No community or village
can thrive without such financial 10
stitutioo and it should be most subsfan.
TALLY encouraged. We have suffered
for such want a long time, but until
uos. No one has had the temer'ty to
make the venture The bank offers an
opportunity to encourage children apa
everyone Of small means to save up their
little gatherings aud Wy it aside from.
which good prof can be earned Th.
enterprise ,oW be success, but it,
success will greater or less as the
people decide Tho establishment Of
snch an enterprise is in the line Of
progress. and il we want to progress we
must 20 at it with a will.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-09-01
A Narrow Escape.

Thankful words written by RS. Ada
E. Hart, ofGroton. S D. Vas taken
with a bad cold which settled on nv
lungs, cough set in and finall termin-
ated in Consumption. -Four Doctors
gave ne up, saying | coulJ i've but
short time. | gave myself up to my
Saviour, determined if could not stay
with my friends on earth, l woald meet
my absent ones above, My husband
was advised to get DR. Kings New Dis
soyery for Consumption, Coughs and
Coils. gave 1t trial, took in all
eight bottles. 1t has cured me, and
hank God | am saved and now we'll
and healthy woman" Trial bottles free
At Ia Plata Drug Store. Regular size
Doe and 81 Guaranteed or price re-
minded
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-09-01

1t seems probable that the Democrats
in 1900 are about to repeat their action
in 1864, wheu they declared in national
convention that the war policy was a
failure aud demanded its abandonment
1t is recalled that it has many years
thereafter before the Democracy secured
even a meascrc Of the eountry's sonf-
.Iance
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-09-01
A FrIghtrnI BIunder.

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the pain and promptly heal it. Cures
Old Sores, Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils,
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Pile cure on earth Only IS cts. box
Cure guaranteed Sold b, La Plata
Drug Store.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-09-01

Bank deposits in Alabama, according
to official reports, show an increase his
year of so PER cent This statement
of what the people ace doing under a
Republican administration must be dis
heartening to the more-money delusion-
lists of that State
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-09-01

The aggregate of the worlds's gold
production last year falls shor. only
shout 1000, 900 Of being an eve. 300
900, 900, which is more than double the
umount produced in 1892.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-09-01

With Organism feeding on Populism
and calamity It would seem that Kan
sas, with her 300 900, 900 to 400. 0O0,-
600 bushel corn crop. worth 10 cash at
least one hundred million dollors cannot
be considered even among the posi-
Die" States for the Candidate.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-09-01

-
ne hepuOl'can administration Of Tue
ioeal government Oh naltimo'e city Is
about nearing an end. for more than
quarter o. century 'oe DemOcral'c
parry eonlolled our great Metropolis
managing It's AFFAIRS ana levying upon
Us citizens 'aA-l'on WIN 4 neaSy manu-
\ ehAuge was usmAneea' anu cnaog'
y H1'e' Aue poi''i'ai 'OH p'eAi'n
u Tue management mercer was onahgsu
,a'" nsAO''''0 - A'ePaO''''u wy
Deoauss '"e '0llnef nau OeSOine uuiai'n-
iui 70 'ne puoi'c Interests u CLASS
without regard 70 poh'lcai pfochvl'ieS
FORMED a resolve that iney would nave
goOu government ana mat party zeai
~ 'neir DISCRIMINATION snouio DC mat
'sr oniy o' secondary oons'ueratlon'
Ac'ua'eu oy 'nat spirit tne vampires
VINO ior 50 many years had TED and lat
tened upon tne Olty treasury were I'M
'eremoniousiy hurled from place aud
power ana new order OF inngs was
lnsatu'el-
under 'he eSango things did grow bet
ter Ihe whole city government has been
reformed Ia1es have been reduced
ruihahlsm GAS oeen opii'erated' al d
peace ana order Is now supreme VIZ
Tue OF It's people but further change
was demanded The same element that
ngured most conspicuously N the hrst
reVoiuuon eonpassed me change IN me
second instance Not because an I'M
provement ID the government OF tue
city had not been made cut because 1t
was selt-evldent that from oa' OF hong
an unrlghteous Class OF Republican oihee-
seekers were gradually getting their
clutches upon the throat OF the govern
ment to destroy the good that had been
accomplished 10 It's management anu
nnal'y oflng pacA a state 81 auairs worse
'oan existed oeiore 'ne nepuolisau
party came 'nIo power
ID 'nls SWIM anu repeated reVOlu''en
81 puohe sentiment an oOlecs lesson y
70 De seen should DC Needed a
0'a'e eieetion oeing at hand' on sc-
count oil the eoiored element IN politics
which IN TINS state almost solldiy sup
ports the hePuohean party bias exists
amosg the whise voters which almost
invariably compromises tne Iorners sue
cess. "neA II does succeed some IN
'erest OF magnitude is involved over
RIDING race prejudice ouch Is the
sequel TO the success OF the hepuoiieaa
party IN thia state at the state election
o. 1880 Fnoie sentiment, as We
eomPrenena H. aia not undergo any
cnange . regards It's anecaon for me
Republican party bat the question OF
gooa go eminent was involved ana THIS
being paramount to race prejudice a
majority OF the people OF the state were
broad enough IN principle TO suolugaie
tae ls''er 10 tue eommoa good and voted
sne hepunllcan ueSe'' Inc same issue
: i"'oiSeu al tue approaching campaign
Iae same innuence tha' managed our
o'A'e auafs prior 70 tne eieeaon Of
1880 Is again seeking poii'icai prestige.
Disguise !. az you may ou1 tne TACT re-
MANS ana II a majority OIL the people
were IN earnest ana we cannot believe
o Oan III aenanaing REFORM II
800 'n' '0n0iusion Is reasonable that
''.' a, esu''iy as Si"'sie now
AsO0I govern men''ann0' Dc ezPec''i
~" SUI" ! sure therefore II 's iA'r 70
p' '11' n'IO''y u tue voter
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-09-01

It is beginning to be reslized as yell
low journalism steps aside and history
takes its place in the late Spanish war
that in spite Of the entire unprepared
ness Of the country. great results were
achieved with marvellous celebrity.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-09-01

Aguinaldo, who, in his recent proc
lamation, spoke ofthe Democratic party
in TIE United States as his principal ally
finds no occasion to ehanga bis views on
that subject.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-09-01

Bryan is better If in one Tespec' than
the Democrats Of Maryland. lie has at
least one issue to make fight on while
the State platform leaves its candidates
none
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-09-01

The old ship of Democracy in Mary
Ian seems to be once more under the
command of the Captain Kids and Red
Rovers of the parry.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-09-01

The Brooklyn Eagle, sterling Dem
ocrat, announces that Bryan has been
dethroued and that Organism is folding
up its tent.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-09-01

The money octopus is still rampant.
Western sections are confronted with
another freight-car famine.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-09-01

Having associated myself with the
Marble and Granite firm of Wilkinson
& Neville, of Baltimore, Nd, | take
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Southern Maryland, and the public gen.
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Curbing aud cemetery work generally
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re- Designs and estimates cheerfully
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Formerly of Charles County. Present
Address, N. W. Cor. Mosher St., and
Myrtle Avenue.
sept. Ely. BALTIMORE. Mp.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-09-01

The dark shadow of Gormanism OBJ
scurts Democratic success
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-09-01
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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-08
This Dog Can Spell.

There is South Side lady who owns
a Gordon setter which che believes is
endowed with almost human intelli-
gence. This is not hastily formed nor
unfounded opinion. but has been devel-
oped by years of experience. Here is
one of the many incidents from which
has sprung her faith in her dog;
Last Sunday. having finished her
dinner. the lady went into the drawing
room to read the paper. On a rug near
the window the setter was basking
drowsily in the sun. The lady's two
sons were still in the dining room fin
ishing the repast. and the mother over
heard something said about bones:
Now, the good lady has mortal dread
that her beautiful dog will choke te
death on a bone some day, so, raising
her voice. che called out
"Boys. don't give Dan any Chick
en- BIO n-e-s. spelling these two words
so the dogs attention would not be at
tracted. IL am afraid he will choke.
As she spelled "chicken" the dog
raised his head and listened; at "bones
he got up, walked into the dining room
and looked at the bones the boys wer
picking Chicago News,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-08

A coquette is being who wishes to
please. Alas coquettes are too rare
IT'S career that requires great abili'
ties, infinite pains, gay and airy spirit
It's the coquette that provides all
amusements, suggests the riding party
plans the picnic, gives and guesses
charades, acts them. She is the stirring
element amid the heavy congeries OF So
cial atoms; the soul Of the house. the
salt of the banquet Let any one pass
very agreeable week, or it may be ten
days, under any roof, and analyze the
cause of his satisfaction, and one might
safely make a gentle wager that his SO
luton would present him with the f1olit
phantom Of coquette. Beacons
field
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-08
Threatening Strikers.

New York. June S.-The strike OF the
Italian lal'orers employed by the East
Jersey Water company on Notch road,
on the outskirts of Paterson. has assumed
a serious aspect. About 700 of the strik-
ers have marched to Little Falls where
they compelled about 100 Americans to
quit work. They carried at the head OF
the procession a black flag with skull
and crossbones. The deputy sheriffs are
all armed. and there may be serious trou-
bic if the strikers who marched to the
Notch road again attempt to interfere
with the new men who are being put to
work
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-08
Proved His Theory, but Died.

Proved His Theory, but Died.
The acme of realism was reached,
though by accident, in a criminal trial
a few years ago at Lebanon. O.
Two men had a personal encounter.
One of them, after vainly trying to
draw his pistol from his hip pocket,
turned to flee. A moment later he fell.
shot in the small of the back. One
chamber of his pistol was found to have
been fred. His assailant was tried for
murder.
The defense contended that the man
had shot himself while trying to draw
his pistol, which had become entangled
in the lining of the pocket, and that the
prisoners shot had not taken effect
The prosecution contended that such a
wound could not have been self inflicted
The defendant's counsel Clement l.
Vallandigham. undertook to demon.
strate to the jury just how the dead
mans pistol had hung in the pocket and
just how possible it was to infiict such
a wound. Suddenly there was loud
report. and the lawyer sank to the floor
The ball had entered the back almost IN
the identical spot where the dead mar
had been shot
The defendant was acquitted. Mr.
valandigham died. - Cleveland Plai1
Dealer