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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-03
FRIDAY, FEB. B, 1899.

Republican County Convention for the
County OF Grauot. will be held AT the Court
House i'm the illage of Ithaca on Friday Feb
ruary eth, 1899 al IL O'Clock a. m for the pur.
pose OF nominating a candidate for the Office OF
County Commissioner of Schools. for electug Il
delegates TO attend the State convention 10 be
ned in the city OF Jackson. March LIST 1899 tor
the purpose OF electing ~ delegates 10 attend
the Judicial Convention for the 2sth Judicial
Circuit 10 he called later and for the purpose
OF transactnR such other business as may prop
erly come before IL The several townships and
wards are entitled 10 representation as follows:
Arcadia '........l II New Haven ... .... ,..- I
Bethany .............. 1 NOrth star ........ .. D
Eliza .................. 6 North Shade ...... l
Emerson. ............ 5 Pine River. ....-... 4
Fulton ........ = Seville ........ $500. !
Hamilton. g sumner ... ........ ,
Ithaca .......... ... Washington, .... !
Lafayette ....... .... heller. ..... d
Newark. ..............
City OF 81 Louis M large.
First Ward .. ....... Third Ward ... ..-.. :
Second Ward - Fourth Ward, .-......3
BY order OF Republican County Committee.
A. Is DARRAGH. Chairman.
+. W. BLAIR, secretary
Dated January 80, 1899.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-03
Card of Thanks

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to those who so kindly assisted
Us during our sad bereavement and
especially to those who presented the
beautiful floral offerings
Mr.. AND Mrs. W. G. VLET.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-03

Experiments seem to show that
large ocean steamer going at ten knots
IA hour will move more than two miles
after lis engines have been stoppsd>ase
reversed
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-03

We, the undersigned. do hereby agree
to refund the money on "a 30 cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar ii
il fails to cure your cough or cold. W.
also guarantee 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
BIvINs * RHODES
Alma. Mich
FRED HUDSON,
lV30-0uo. Rivcrdale, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-03
For Sale or Rent.

Twenty acre farm. modern new house.
large new barn ard other buildings ore
block from Beet Sugar Factory and three
blocks FROM Union school. Alma. In
quire Of i. L. PoLLAsEY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-03
A. King 5 Daughter. d"

The Alpha Theta Society VIII present
the play "a KING Daughter IN the
college chapel this Friday evening at
eight clock
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-03


were installed:
X O. + NJ
Com Frank French
h. Com john Miller
r K.-Hermon Tinkham.
F K-L Tinkham.
NJ nj II ii Downs
L.O. r. NJ.
p. l. G Emma d French.
l.. C-Ouve l. Lathrop.
j. y. emily Orr.
L. r K.-May Dick
L f X Sarah McLachlan.
Chap Louisa stewart
Sergean,-Nettie Potter
NJ m \ Lille Miller
Sentinel Mary Shoemaker
Picket -Emore Carr
After The officers were installed the
the aides elve tine grand march and
then all aoj)urned To the adjoining hal!
where the hdies had prepared bount-
fni supper When all had parraken
they returned TO their homes voting it
ana evening Wen spent
\ MACCABEE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-03
Lett Hehind.

. Although we couldn't join the clan
Wen cheer ana keep our senses
While each pays taxes like a man
Ana helps 10 n.Sst SXveIsss
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-03
WEATHER SUMMARY.

We have made arrangements with
the local weather observer, p NJ. Smith,
whereby wc are able to publish ii sum.
mary of the weather reports a. made at
this station each month Below is the
report Tor tle month Of January:
N.t. muu tDHperturc .... % I'm aud 18th
NuHmuW Temp nature, .... l3 tclOw no, 3lst
Nrfr trurtl4 ave-. .........- ..... go
N,uu IN tE. t..np rat Ir-. ........ =
'|,Ir 1.iu .tfI per diutc ......... -
futfl pre- ipftti IN ......l 50 in
Great. 80 pr. pititiou ln any - hrs
dan -l ..-... ...... ..... y III
F0tI. SNOW ,UI during mo ..... ......... .. % Do
Depth ul SNOW. 18th. .-... ~
tt END ui mo .... ......5 10
Nu. cot clear llvs... ....... &C. .... ..... 10
N,. Di part tuiy day ....,.s :
SEQ ou rotds. aav. on which .0. or NOR, prec.-
UtrtfIoH fCu. ..., j.
Prevailing ~ .uJ direction. southwest
& ndIti3u OF crops. good. a. pee Hlly wheat
p NJ. SMlrn Local Observer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-02-03
ELWELL SOCIETIES

Last Saturday evening the X o. 7.
NJ and l. O. T NJ held joint install
lation of officers The following officers
were installed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-04
Holy Cross AIumnae.

The Alumnae Association of Holy Cross
was organized in the assembly rooms OF tho
academy. They were beautifully decorated
for the occasion with a profusion of lllacs
and other spring flowers and the American
flag was everywhere conspicuous. From 4
to O'Clock the old pupils enjoyed a delight
full reunion with former companions and
teachers.
The first graduates were crowned I'm 1876
and there are now sixty names on the ros-
ter OF honor. About thirty responded to
the roll call last evening
AT the election of officers Miss Marion
D0usherty was chosen president Of the or
gdnization. Miss Lucy Byrne and Miss
Laura Tricou first and second vice presi-
dents, respectively; Miss Anna O'Brien sec
rotary and Miss Helen Tourney treasurer
At 4 O'Clock Rev. T. Shahan d. D.. of the
Catholic University delivered an address to
the young ladies. Rev. Thos. Lee, rector of
St. Matthews; Rev. p. J. Garrigan d. u. !:
Rev. f. A Pace, d, and Profs. Egan and
Shea of the Catholic University were pres
ent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-04
New Commissioner sworn In.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
EVANSVILLE, Md Nav l. 1899

EVANSVILLE, Md. May /. 1899
The newly elected town commissioners
were duly installed last evening. The com
missioners who took the oath of office
were DR.. Chas. E. Postley, Harry &. Major
and NJ. V. Tierney. Previous TO the in
stallation a meeting of the Old board was
held and all accounts settled up. A bal
ance of 500 was found to remain.
During the fiscal year 1897 and '9S the
largest amount in the history of the town,
amounting to $500, was collected. The town
is now absolutely free of debt, and it is eX-
pected that during the present fiscal year
many needed improvements viii be made.
Messrs. L. X. Miller, J. w. Aman and
Clarence Wilson are the retiring commits
sioners, while .MeSsrs. Chas. Acker and
Howard Markward hold over. The report
of the judges of election was accepted as
final. The new board then went into execu-
tive session and elected DR.. Chas L. Post
ley president
For the position of clerk of the board,
with a salary of ST per meeting. there were
three candidates, the present incumbent,
Arthur Carr. F. A. Holder and Edward
Latimer. present surveyor of Prince
Georges county.
A bitter fight ensued which finally re-
suited In the selection of Edward Latimer
at a reduced salary of So per night. Mr..
Jas. c. Rogers was elected attorney,
Messrs. Tierney and Markward were
chosen as the road committee; lighting,
Messrs Major, Markward and Acker: build
ing and inspections, Major, Postley and
Acker.
The Office of inspector Of buildings, as
SCISSOR and bailiff were left open until the
next meeting of the board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-04
AMERICAN WHEAT AT MALTA.
Consul CIRCUITS Interestinsa Report t.
the State aEtment.


John H. Grout, jr.. American consul at
Malta, makes an interesting report to the
State Department in regard to American
wheat in which he says:
On January IA, 1899, 1 sent to the depart
ment a report showing under what condf-
tons American wheat might be accepted at
Malta in lieu of Russian. Since this report
the Mediterranean and New York Steam
ship Company's ship PfcqpaaS,s from New
York direct to Malta. arrived with a large
cargo of wheat and fioufa unfortunately,
the wheat sent was not up to! the standard
required for military usepEI Nave received
fair sample of 1t and ffffd 1t full of tares
and unclean. The grains, aiso, are too
small. This makes the second time that
wheat from the United States has been re-
ceived, and each time it was below the
standard. l wish to state as a result Of my
recent Investigations on the subject that,
although there is every chance for our
wheat to gain this market, no Roadway Will
be made with such qualities as have thus
far been received. 1t is utterly useless for
our shippers to send wheat that will not
come up to the requirements. l know that
we have the required article, and 1t only
rests with those desiring to secure a mar
ket mere 10 send large samples first ana
then, If accepted, to send wheat equal to
the samples. | have sent to the Depart
ment of State. for the benefit of those inter-
ested in the matter. four samples of wheat.
One is sample of the American wheat re-
Gently received here. This will not pass in
spection and is not wanted. The second
and third are, respectively, Russian Ia
ganrog' and ''Katkof," both of which are
at present in use here. The latter two
barely pass inspection. but are accepted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-04
The Counterfeit Cigar stamps.

The Treasury Department is receiving
number of appeals from tobacco dealers
who had cigars seized from them as a re-
suit of the arrest of the Lancaster, Pa,
firm of counterfeiters. All these dealers
admit that the cigars seized from them
bore counterfeit stamps. but say that as
the treasury has been aware for many
n onths that the counterfelting was in pro-
cess the officials have allowed innocent
dealers TO become involved in the loss 1t
is stated that nothing can be done for these
people. By paying the revenue dues ana a
nominal fine the dealers will be permitted
TO keep their cigars.
II is now believed at the treasury that
Jacobs had been making counterfeit stamps
since 1896 1t is supposed they were used
on about SO00,OO0 cigars that year, on
about 19oo0oo0 in 1897 and $4,000 900 in
1888 and 1899. The total number of cigars
seized by the revenue authorities amount
to 10000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-04

The fourth sample is that of some English
wheat recently imported in a small guam
tity. This wheat is very large in grain, is
clean and just what is required. An in
spection of these samples VIII at once show
what is wanted.
Wheat is taken at Malta at weight per
quarter The quarter is measured and then
weighed and must average Il in % bags
from 1876 to 5O4 pounds to the quarter The
higher the better. Should it not reach 304
pounds, shortage is likely to be the result,
and deduction from the invoced weight
follows. In an invoice of 100 quarters deliv-
cred to the government recently, six quar-
ters We're short in weight. This, of course
could not be charged for Mr. Turnbull of
the firm of TurnbulI jr. & Somerville To-
Gated on Strada Reale, Nalletta, recently
said to me:
We have large dealings with the govern
ment here and desire to secure an Ameri-
can brand of wheat that will be acceptable.
We desire to do business with some respon-
sible American firm that will send US sam
pies of wheat up to the standard, and that
will, If we order from them, send us wheat
up to. the sample. On our orders. the
amount of the invoice of wheat would be
RENTED in full without any deduction of
commissions, brokerage or other charges.
AS all commissions are paid at Malta the
American exporter would get his quotation.
Quotations should be c. i. f. Malta, freight
paid in advance, and insurance against all
risks, including risks of Tightening, until the
wheat is landed Lighterage is paid by the
receiver The whole order should arrive at
once and be tossed, as the government.
while paying promptly, does not do so until
the whole cargo is landed. When an order
is sent by different vessels, the bill is not
paid until the last arrives
The military authorities are not at pres
ent buying much Taganrog wheat, but are
using up stored material. Advantage
should be taken of this condition of affairs
by American dealers, and samples should
be submitted at once In sending samples
one thing must be strictly remembered, and
that is not to send poor wheat At Malta
the question is not cost, but quality. There
are several good firms here that are ready
to deal with our exporters. Among them
are the firm above mentioned c. Breed Ey-
maud & Co., and S. Scicluna & Son. The
latter firm has for some time been trying to
get some samples of American wheat of
good quality, but thus far has not succeed
ed in securing what is most desired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-04
Wants Copies of District Regulations

The military governor general of Porto
Rico, Gen. Henry, has written the District
Commissioners requesting that they fur
nish him with copies of the plumbing,
building, health and other regulations in
force in the District, with a copy of tho
organic act of the District and with such
other like information as the Commission
ers may deem useful and of value to him
in his administration of the island The
Commissioners will at once furnish the de-
sired data.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-04
son-in-Law of Col. Livingston

Capt Sidney E. Stuart. u. s. A, who was
Killed In the powder explosion last Saturday
at the Dupont Powder Works near Will
rnfngton. Del, was a son-in-law of Col I.iV-
ingston, U. 8. A, whose home is at I7I7
Oregon avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-04

Upon the recommendation of the health
officer, the District Commissioners have
appointed Charles E. Williams a laborer
in connection with the health department
at 81 per day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-04
Big Notion Values at
Penny Prices.

You'd be surprised at the immense saving
You can make by buying your notions here.
Here's cN idence:
lO0-yard Spool silk. .....................1l 4c.
25c. Cologne. ....-........--....-- &c.
Whulebone Casing .4c.
spool Clark's Darnng Cotton. .............2c &c.
. Lead Pencils rubber tipped. lie.
Ironing Wax with handles. ...............1c &c.
Mary Belle Soap, cakes. .....-..........5c SC.
Dust Of Roses Powder. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .
Carriers Ink. $500. ....-.-...-........ &c.
Large Bottle Ammonia, rubber stopper. 4l9c.
Dozen Corset Laces. ......................5 &c.
Shoe Polish &C.
Aunt lydia Linen Thread. ..............4 iac.
Belt Pins black or white. .........-..,...1c .
Box Mourning Pins. ......................1c lie.
Card Hooks and Eyes. ....................1 &c.
Paper Pins. -..-...............1 lie.
Bottle Machine Oil. ......................3 Sc.
Petroleum Jelly. ..........-.........2c &c.
idpe, All sizes. '....'' '.''.'..'.'' 1t.
Dozen Safety Pins. .....................1 l9c.
Dozen Kid Carriers. .......................3c &c.
3 dozen Shoe Buttons ....................1c.
2"c- Bay Rum. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-04
Stories on Themselves.

Between stunts on their BEATS the police
men in the dormitories guy themselves a
good deal over some of their experiences
One Of them, new man on the force told
this on himself a few afternoons ago:
Along about . o'clock last night" he
said, Il came up suddenly to a duck stand
ing in the dark against a tree box.
caught him rubber-necking pretty hard at
the windows of the house he was in front
or. Said L to myself. There's something
doing here, and being new one, 1 didn't
want any housebreaking on my line the
flrst rattle out of the box. The duck tried
to dodge behind the tree box when l came
upon him suddenly, and that convinced me
more than ever that he was UP to a game
Hey said |, going up to him, what are
you doing here?
Just standing here he said digging his
hands into his pockets
=" You are, hey?' said I, severe like.
What you got in mind?'
oh, nothing in particular said the
duck quietly. Just standing here think
ing
-" Thinking about w1hat?' said l. The
best way to break into that crib?
q" That's about right said he. That
Just what L was thinking about
Well, said |. you're a nervy one. Just
take a little stroll with me, and you'll
think better of it, and I put my hands on
him to pinch him as a suspicious char
acter.
:" oh. don't want to STROLL he said. try
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-04
Mems Flu
Specials.

Mems White Unianndered Shirts;
reinforced back and front. and ne
pure linen boSOms; worth 3Hc. ~
Cash or Credit. Observation-Disclosures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-04
Not Easy to Catch Them.

1t ought to be pretty easy to nab crap
shooters when you catch them handling
the bones in a blind alley" suggested a
Star man to the aforesaid policeman of
experience in a crap-shooting neghbor-
hood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-04

Mems Regular made Black and RT/~
Tan Hos: guaranteed fast col y A~G
ors; worth Pig. Cash or Credit " IT,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-04
ChiLGGen's Dresses.

We have thrown together all our CAildren's
dresses. worth up 10 $50. They're made MP in
dainty lawns, J.restIy~ ami giuGAauIs, trim
med iu embroidery and ruflic~ over Shout
fancy braid. Your choice. Cash o9VC.
or t-rtl.- ..-......-.. " ~ ~ o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-04

One lot II Mems and Boys NR
Straw Hats; regular 80 and soc. ZSGo
kind Cash or Credit. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-04
Underwear
Much Reduced.

Ladies' Well made Corset Covers in high
"y jew Irch; perfect fitting, f-Ilrd -
seams, regular l2i=c. quality. Cash &c
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-14

on the statute books on March %. 1897. This
law was never complied with. II the pro-
dtrers OF the State had even much the
money and attack the Commissioners by
mandamus proceedings or for malfeaSance In
office.
On East street the State owns some prop
erty and IL was attempted TO have this prop
erty used as n free market. The Pacific
coal yard and the Commissioners refused 20
oust II to make room for the fruit-growers.
The two conventions held had urged this. The
advantages OF a free market would BE- the
regulation Of the market. surrounding trans
actions with all possible safeguards against
fraud by producers or statesmen and furnish
immediate and daily information OF the state
OF the market for the guidance OF intending
shippers.
W. II. Aiken, Edward Berwick and Major
Coulter were appointed committee 70
consider the report and place its salient
features before the convention.
Professor c. W. Chlds read a paper on
"Deciduous Fruits" touching particular
ly upon the prune industry OF Santa Clara
County. He stated that horticulturists OF
California have been forming combina-
tions for mutual profits and protection.
These fruit corporations have generally
been of great public value. as they are
working In the interest or producer. con-
sumner and merchant by lessening some of
the expenses and decreasing some OF the
friction that is usually incident To indi-
vidual competition. The speaker explain
form "A Pacific Coast Fruit Association TO
handle all the cured prunes. apricots and
peaches on the coast.
A. II. Naftzger, president and general
manager of the Southern California Fruit
Exchange. spoke at length on The Or
ganization and Cooperation of Citrus
Growers" He said in part:
So much has been said upon the advantages
OF organization that II ought to appeal 10 US.
Organization will stimulate friendly rivalry
among producers. Goods well graded and
packed are half marketed. A large business
can effect saving. especially in buying sup
plies.
An association can conduct business cheaper
than any one else. The entire expenses Of the
Orange Growers Association is only per cent
OF its gross sales. A few years ago packing
cost us from 80 TO 40 cents per box. but this
has been reduced to "a and IS cents. Where the
expenses OF the association reached 10 per cent
of gross sales Il is now per cent. This saw
ing results simply because do large busl-
/ ness. Another benefit OF organization Is that 4;
| reduces competition. Before organization the
commission men made every grower a competi-
tor with every other producer.
II the prune growers have the spirit OF CO.
operation II will be effected. Salary should cut
no figure in securing a proper head for the or.
! ganization. The organization should be decisiv,
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-14

in its character. When orange growers organ-
i.ed they were confronted with obstacles. We
were told the commission men would control
the market. Nobody controls the market hut
the men who hold the supplies. BY combina-
ton growers Will eliminate all the speculative
features between the producer and the market
There is no reason why products should
pass through the hands Of spectators. The
Orange Growers Association sells more fruit
and sells 10 for more money IN all the markets
than all the operators combined who ship from
this state. our market extends from Victoria.
r. G. to Jacksonville Fla. Montreal % Los
Angeles. and TO London. Last year our sales
were 81. 80 900. and In all this business We never
lost one cent on bad accounts.
California fruit men should cooperate In their
several classes and then cooperate In a general
larse Eastern centers we viii have houses %
distribute California products of every class
me lhsr. " no reason Why an the products ot vine
and tree should not be sold through the same
agency. IL would place the markets a steady
basis. II Is perfectly practicable. 10 is not nee
essary 20 combine at this end % the line. but
the managing at the end where the distribution
Is done should be converged into a common cen
ter In the East. Expenses would be reduced o.
a minimum. and the sale % our dried and fresh
products would be continually pushed forward.
Vice President Aiken presided al the
afternoon session. Professor A. T.
Hayne OF Berkeley addressed the conven-
tion on Prospective Competition From
the Philippine Islands" He did not think
we need fear much from Philippine com
petition. Rice Is the most important ar
| ticle raised. Bread Is a luxury. Wheat
or barley Is not raised on account Of
climate. The Fillpinos do not raise
| enough rice to feed themselves but are
compelled TO import 100000 pounds each
| year from China.
Adjournment was then taken till to-mor-
row 10 give the committees time for work
After the convention adjourned those in
! terested In dried fruit met for the pur-
pose OF seeing II an organization could
/ not be effected similar 10 the raisin-grow-
ers' organization. IL Is proposed 10 boost
along the Pacific Coast Fruit Assocta-
/ tion. recently formed here. Judge Aiken
presided. John Markley. a. II. Spragie.
/ w. II. Dakin Of Santa Cruz. j. Il. DeIdr-
nette OF Colusa and Professor Childs IA
vored such organization. IL was finally
decided TO call n convention Of dried fruit
/ men OF California 10 effect an organiza-
tion on the third Monday In January in
| this city.
| At n meeting OF the Association OF
| County horticultural Commissioners iris
evening resolutions were adopted recon-
mending the inspection of foreign nursery
| stock at the port Of entry Of the COuntYy
by United States officials and 10 disregard
| any previous inspection. Resolutions vial
be presented To the fruit-grOwers' con-
vention tomorrow.