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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-08
FRIDAY, JUNE S, 1900

William Jennings Bryan Is afflicted
with fears that the Kansas City conyen-
ton will be altogether too radical for
his personal prospects. He has sent an
emissary to the eastern Democrats to
solicit their aid in retiring Charles A.
Towne Mr. Bryan is afraid that the
Altgeld wing of the Democracy Will
dominate the convention, ratify the
nomination of Towne by the Populists,
adopt platform even more revolution
airy than the Chicago declaration OF 1896,
and thus drive still more conservative
Democrats into the Republican ranks.
Mr. Bryan is not the first popular leader
who has come TO find his own doctrines
Involvement when confronted with the
necessity of getting votes. On May 9th
Mr. Bryan held a conference in Chicago
with the recognized leaders Of the Fusion
Populists, Silver Republicans, and that
wing CT the Democracy most devoted TO
his personal fortunes. At this confer
ence it was decided that the impending
Populist cow ention at Sioux Falls should
nominate Bryan, and that its platform
should be edited by Mr.. Bryan's press
agent. 1t was decided, also that the
Populists should make no nomination
for the vice presidency, leaving that for
mality TO the Democrats. However, IL
was announced that Mr.. Towne was MIR.
Bryan's personal preference as vice
presidential candidate. The program
was followed at Sioux Falls save in one
particular. The Populists, rejoicing i'll
their conquest OF the Democracy. re.
solved TO enjoy all the spoils of victory.
In spite of the pleadings of Alien, Weav
er and Simpson, they nominated Towne
as well as Bryan The arrogance of the
Populists was unpalatable TO the Demo.
Gratis. 1t alarmed the conservatives
anew and angered deeply those Demo.
Gratis who have prided themselves on
their orthodoxy. Instead of paving the
way for the closer union of all the factions
opposing the Republican administration,
it accentuated the divisions Of the Demo |
cracy. Mr. Bryan himself now realizes !
that he can better dispense with the |
Populists than with the conservative |
Democrats and that the acceptance of /
Towne and the Sioux Falls platform |
must forever ALLEVIATE the old line of the |
party Hence his present effort to get |
rid of Towne, and his appeals to be freed /
from the Populist yoke. Mr. Bryan's |
latest move is bat another proof that he |
has not yet learned that success in poll. 1
tics demands a certain minimum Of hon /
esty and that principles cannot always |
be sacrificed To votes After himself |
picking out Mr. Towne for his running
mate, he Is now ready to retire him.
After preaching the most radical curren-
cy doctrines for four or five years, he is
alarmed lest the Kansas City convention
emb0dy his preachings in its platform.
After persistently demanding that the
American flag be hauled down in the
Philippines he trembles lest the Demo
Gratis shall say too many good words for
AguinaldO In other words, Mr.. Bryan
is perfectly ready to stand on any sort of
platform and TO renounce any
of his alleged principles for the sake of
getting votes. That is the meaning Of
Mr.. Bryan's sudden access of conservat
ism.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-08
EXCURSION RATES TO DEWEY
RECEPTION, DETROIT

REUEPIION, DETROIT.
Admiral Dewey will be in Detroit
June and g. and to enable the public
to attend the reception to be given in
his honor Saturday, June 9th, the
Ann Arbor r. r. will sell excursion
tickets June Sth and 9th, limited for re-
turn to June 9th, at one fare for the
round trip. 1lO7.2w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-08

MICHIGAN.
Dewey at Detroit June Sth and 9TH
One fare for round trip, tickets sold for
evening trains of the Sth and morning
trains of the 9th, valid to return to 9th,
inclusive.
X. .. L. NJ, Michigan Great Camp at
Grand Rapids, June 18th TO 10th. One
fare for round trip tickets sold for trains
of lth and 18th, valid to return up e.
10th, inclusive.
Republican National Convention a.
Philadelphia, June 10th One fare for
round trip, tickets sold for trains Of Juno
18th, 18th, 10th, 18th and IS, valid to re.
turn up to 26th inclusive.
For tickets and information apply TO
all agents of Grand Trunk Railway
System and connecting lines.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-08
SOCIETIES..

Regular meeting of Fitz James Lodge
No. %, X q + tonight
Regular meeting Of Alma Lodge +
q \ NJ, next Tuesday night. Work in
second degree.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-08

new way 10 coal locomotives is
heing Introduced by a prominent rail-
road All the engineer has TO do is to
run his engine on a trestle, touch a
but or 6nd a ten erful of coal drops
Tto ris tender. which Is weighed as
II dyo9. an
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-08

CHEAP RATES VIA GRAND TRUNK RAIL.
WAY SYSTEM TO VARIOUS POINTS IN
MICHIGAN.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
MAY LEARN COOKING.
A State Fair Feature of Special In
terest to Women.

The plans the State Board of Agriculture
is making for the entertainment of women
who attend the state fair the week of Sept.
II are being materially broadened. Secre-
tary Downing says a woman may go to the
fair this year, and, if she desires, may
spend the entire week in obtaining ideas on
household management and cooking. Be
sides Mrs. Sarah T. Rorer. of Philadelphia.
who will give six lectures on cooking, a
graduate of the Boston Cooking School has
been engaged, and the two women will
make this department of the fair of greater
Importance than 1T has ever been. There
is a lively demand from the women Of In
diana for programmes of the lectures to be
given by Mrs. Rorer. She has not yet made
known the topics she will discuss, but her
lectures will be given both morning and
afternoon on Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday. They will be given In the audi
torium of the Art Hall.
In addition to the lectures on cooking and
household affairs there will be many ex-
hibits of manufactured foods in both the
art and agricultural buildings. Manufac-
turers over the country. are sending in their
applications for space, and the fair man.
agement is perplexed as TO what is TO be
done with all the concerns that will send
displays. The exhibitors of manufactured
foods are from cities of the East and West
among them.
The makers of corn products will have a
display to themselves in the agricultural
building. a few steps from the Art Hall,
and ii will be in connection with the corn
show. In letter TO Charles Downing, sec
rotary of the state fair, one manufacturer
of corn products says: while Indiana is
going to raise an immense crop OF corn this
year, the people of the State should not get
IL into their heads that all the corn they
grow Is to be fed 10 live stock. The manu-
facturers of corn products will take a
large portion of the crop, pass Ii through
the mills, and il will go back to Indiana
homes ready to be served on the breakfast,
dinner and supper tables. The people are
awakening rapidly to the fact that corn is
intended TO feed the human family as well
as live stock. and some of the daintiest
food on the market is being obtained from
that grain. There has been a good deal of
talk about educating the people OF foreign
lands the value of corn as human
food. but the people OF the country produc-
ing the corn still have a good TO learn in
this direction"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02

Mrs, Harry Mcknight is visiting friends
In Chicago.
Oliver wetherell returned home last week
from Brazil.
Mrs. S. A. Hogue is visiting her mother
at Flat Rock.
Miss Gertrude McCready is visiting rela-
tives in Falmouth.
Miss Nellie Gray has returned from q
visit to Mooresville.
Miss Ruth Hamerick, of DanyilIe Ia the
guest of Mrs. Cash
Miss Bula Richer. of Brazil. Is the guest
of Miss Clarice Metz.
DR.. Hinkle and family have returned
from a visit to Hymera.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burton John are visiting
relatives in Shelbyville.
Mrs. Wyatt Osborne returned last week
from visit to Carmel.
Mrs. Ora Allison returned, Wednesday.
from a visit to Edinburg.
Mrs. William Heller returned last week
from a visit to Columbus.
Charles Crull, of Arkansas, was the guest
of his parents last week.
Miss Dollie Arnold, of Spencer, is the
guest OF Mrs Harry Moderill.
Mrs. William Hicklin returned home last
week from visit to Denver, Col.
Dr. and Mrs. Fox will return home to-
day from their visit to Detroit
Miss Claudia Shepherd returned, yester-
day, from a visit to Shelbyville.
Miss Edna. Downey. of Martinsville, Is
the guest OF Mrs. James Campbell.
Miss Pauline Carson, of Valley Mills, is
the guest of Miss Agnes Koppenhaver.
Miss Hazel Hart. of Quincy. Ind. is the
guest of her brother, Mr.. Charles Hart.
Miss Elsie Garrison, of Amo. was the
guest OF Miss Mabel Garrison last week.
Mrs Henry Waldemar, of Salem, Ill, is
the guest OF Mrs. William +. Bornkamp.
Mr.. Y. Green, of Spokane, Wash, was
the guest of James Thompson last week.
Mrs. j. NJ. Olive, of Greenwood, was the
guest of Mrs. James Thompson last week.
Miss Minnie Dowden. of Lawrence, is
the guest of Rev. f. M. Buchanan and fam
lily. -
Miss Opal Helm and Master Rego Helm
returned home. Thursday, from Shelby
vile.
H. Gray and family, of Avon. were the
guests of Harry Robinson and family last
week.
Mrs. Mamie Stanley. of Bloomingdale
was the guest of James Lee and family last
week.
Mrs. L. n. Modlin and Mrs. u S. Parcel
were the guests of friends in Bridgeport
last week.
Mrs. R. z. Bennett and children re-
turned. last Friday, from their visit to
Digger, Ind.
of Harmony, Ind, are the guests Of Mrs.
NJ. Quigley
Mrs r. Kirk arrived home last week
from Princeton. where she was the guest
of relatives
Miss Eva Ransom and Miss May Good
win. of Fillmore, are the guests Of Mrs.
George Leachman.
Mr.. Mitchell and family. of Division
street will move to Iowa this week for
permanent residence.
The W. F. NJ S. OF the First NJ. E.
Church will be entertained next Friday
by Mrs j. w. McGrew.
Miss May Parcel returned Thursday TO
her home in Casey. H.. after visiting
friends here for some time
The members Of the choir of Trinity NJ.
E. Church will give an entertainment next
Wednesday evening in the church
Mrs. Doyle and daughter. VINO nave been
the guests of relatives here, returned last
week to their home in Cleveland o.
Mr. William Crisewell, OF Sandusky. Ia,
who has been the guest OF James camp
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
Vaudeville at the Empire.

At the Empire Theater, all of this week,
Fred Twins big show will be the attrac-
tion- The entertainment presented by this
company will commence with a thirty-min-
ute burlette. after which an olio of high
class specialtieS will be presented, ter
minating with a burlesque which is said to
be entirely new and original. The bur-
lesque contains some OF the latest music
and il is announced that no expense has
been spared on the costumes and scenery.
The olio consists of the following care
fully selected specialties:- The Eight Cor
nallas. Europe'S sensational acrobats. in
ground and lofty tumbling; Fitzgibbons
Mccoy and Fftzgibbons. travesty artists of
no mean ability, in their latest sketch. en-
titled. Her Mischievous Brother" Watson
and Bernard dialect comedians; Mile
marie. the girl with the yellow hair; Mil
dred Stoller, in up-to-date songs. and
Eulalia and kerwin. dancers and SOU
brettes- The opening burletta is satire
on Thomas Edison. the electrician. entitled,
1.-The Man with the Funny Touch: or,
Wouldn't II Shock Your" and. in the Ian
guage of the press agent. lis considered
an electrical effusion of elaborate ele-
gance." The closing burlesque. "A Good
Thing, is race track diversion which is
said 10 be delightful bit of operate COM
edy. The merry lyrics are rendered by a
strong and efficient chorus OF good-looking
young women. The company will give two
perfOrma noes daily.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
bell and family, returned to his home last

bell and family. returned to his home last
week.
Mrs. Lera and daughter Ethel, of New
Albany, who have been the guests of Mrs.
George Bolin, have returned home.
The senior Endeavorers of the Sixth Pres
byterian Church will be entertained Tues
day evening by Miss Alice Walton.
Miss Mollie Johnson, of Bloomington. and
Miss Bina Richards, of Rowland, were the
guests of the Misses Hoss last week.
Misses Jennie and Matte Mann. of South
port, and the Misses Edna and Lucy
Shower. of the city, are the guests OF Mrs.
Moschell.
The members of the Loyal Temperance
Legion will give a lawn social tomorrow
night, at the corner of Division and Nc
Carly streets.
There will be called meeting of the
members of the Twentieth Century Club
Tuesday evening, to be held at the home of
Mrs. wilkins.
Miss Ruby Batchell of New York city.
and Miss Frances Todd, of North Indian
apolis, were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Z.
M. Gildewell last week.
Mrs. D. H. Davis of Brazil, Miss Alice
Evans of Scranton, Pa, and Mr.. Frank
Dickson or knightsville were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. d. K. Armstrong last week.
The w. F. NJ S. of Trinity M. Z. Church
will meet next Tuesday at the residence
of Rev. ]. L. Stout and wife. The annual
election of officers will be held, after
which refreshments will be served.
The Epworth League of Trinity NJ. E.
Church will give lawn social next Friday
evening on the lawn adjoining the parson-
age. Stutesman's Ladies Band will be
present and render several selections.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Trinity NJ. E.
Church will hold the tenth anniversary of
the organization next Wednesday at the
parsonage. The election of officers will be
held and the reports Of the retiring officers
will be submitted
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
ROYALTY IN THE THEATER.
The Prince of Wales a Most Assfduous
PlRygoer.
Chicago Record.

Chicago Record.
There is no more assiduous playgoer nor
more competent critic of plays than the
Prince of Wales. Many London manager
might materially benefit by consulting his
Royal Highness as to the merits Of play
or theme were such course possible.
The Duke of York ranks next TO his father
as regards theater attendance; the Duke
of Connaught comes third and Prince
Christian and the Duchess of Fife are
about equally fourth. There is mistaken
notion that royalties do not pay for their
seats. AS matter of fact. they pay for
them just as other people do but nearly
always through one of the theater libra
ries'' in Bond street and elsewhere. one Of
patronage. The box Is generally engaged
by the library about two days in advance,
and ii is an accepted rule that no an
nouncement is made OF the intended visit.
so that royalties cannot be embodied in the
show.
In foreign theaters the royal box is sit
uated exactly in the center, but this is not
the case in any OF the London theaters- AS
a rule the occupants of royal box have
but a poor view of the stage. When
manager receives the welcome intimation
from the library he makes special police
arrangements and has an awning erected
over the pavement. II the Princess OF
Wales Is TO be one OF the party, he gen.
orally places bouquet in the box Some
theaters provide special programmes. print
ed on satin. The manager-or. If he is an
actor. his business manager-receives royal
visitors at the theater entrance and con-
ducts them to their box. Having done so,
he. in most theaters. makes point of pro-
viding suitable seat for the footman who
has accompanied the royal brougham.
Members of the royal family are usually
very punctual in arriving. but on excep-
tional occasions the Prince objects TO any
delay in the raising OF the curtain on his
account
In all the theaters the royal box is dis
posed Of TO any OF the public who will pay
for IT, unless bespoken for royalties. but
IL Is usual not to sell II TO others more
nor the Prince OF Wales has any prior
claim to what Is known as the royal box. =
but. until some eighteen years ago, her
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
THE LITTLE GERMAN DOLL.
An Article In Which American Trade
Does Not Compete.
New Orleans Times Democrat.

New Orleans Times Democrat.
"Dols are one thing that never go out Of
fashion," said a local merchant who
handles big stock of toys every holiday
season. 'Of course, the sales increase S
the city grows larger, but otherwise they
show scarcely any f1uctuation. Just now
we are beginning TO get in our supply for
next Christmas. / care say that seems Ike
taking time by the forelock, but the staple
doll-I mean the cheaper variety, which re-
tails at from 5 to so cents and makes up
seven-eighths of the sales-is manufactured
almost exclusively in Germany, and we
have to get in our orders early That grade
of doll has baffled American ingenuity. Our
manufacturers have tried time and again
to get into the field; they have built spe-
cial machines and perfected all sorts OF
scientific, labor-saving processes, but they
have never been able to compete with the
plodding German peasants. who do every
thing by hand, yet manage to undersell the
world. Cheap dolls are the sole product OF
craft is handed down from generation to
generation. Naturally they have reduced
economy to a wonderful science. To illus
trate, they make doll 8 4-10 inches high
cents in our money. To be exact, the price
is TIP cents per doll. No self-respecting
American machine would turn out doll at
such a figure How are they made? Well.
the body Is a coarse cotton bag, stuffed
with excelsior and daubed with sort of
sizing or mat to make it washable. The
legs, arms and head are papier mache. The
head is dipped in melted wax and the hair
is painted on. When the doll is put to-
gether it is slipped into little shirt and is
ready for the trade. A very good dressed
doll, 7-10 inches high. is made for 20 %
cents dozen, and 6-inch jointed doll for
IS cents. At those prices competition is idle.
OF course, the dolls cost great deal more
TO lay down on our counters. We have to
pay duty and carriage and buyers fees and
a lot of incidentals; but, with all that, they
are vastly cheaper than any other product.
Where the American manufacturer gets
his inning is ON the higher grades and the
mechanical toys. There we beat the world"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
A story About Grant.
n Gov in Scrihner

Hon. j. d. Cox, in Scribner.
One day during his presidency he came
into the room where his Cabinet was as
semblsng. quietly laughing TO himself ct
have just read" said he. lone OF the best
anecdotes ] have ever met. 1t was that
John Adams after he had been President.
was one day taking a party out TO dinner
at his home in Quincy, when one of his
guests noticed portrait over the door and
said, You have a fine portrait of Washing
tor there. Mr.. Adams. Yes was the re-
ply, and that old wooden head made his
fortune by keeping his mouth shut" and
Grant laughed again with uncommon en-
,oyment. The apocryphal story gained a
permanent interest In Grants mouth, for
though he showed no consciousness that il
could have any application TO himself he
evidently thought that keeping the mouth
shut was not enough In itself TO insure
fortune. and at any rate was not displeased
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
SUBURBAN SOCIETY NOTES.



Mrs. zinken visited at West Baden last
week.
Mrs. Branham is visiting her sister in
Franklin.
Miss Fay Hall returned last week from
Charleston, Iii.
Mrs. Eva Newheart is visiting friends and
relatives in Toronto.
Mrs Charles MCGOWAN and SON are visit
ing friends in Dayton, O.
Mr.. NJ. A Kemper left yesterday for
Kansas, where he will visit relatives.
Miss Emma Stobaugh returned last week
from several months visit in Boston
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris, of Elwood, were the
guests of Mrs William King last week
Mrs. Srayer and daughters left last week
for points in the East TO visit relatives
Miss Eva Lingle returned last week from
Germantown. where she was visiting
friends.
Mrs. William Pollard and children re-
turned last week from their visit to New
Bethel.
Mrs. Mary O'Hara and daughter Hazel
were the guests of relatives in Cincinnati
last week.
Miss Leila Richardson has returned from
several weeks visit with relatives in Lex
ington, KY.
the guest of Miss Leota knight, has re-
turned home.
Mr.. P. Stapf and son Harold, who have
been visiting relatives in Springfield, have
returned home.
Miss Mabel Gilchrist has returned home
after several months visit with friends and
relatives in Decatur, Ill.
Miss Florence Springer. of Peoria, ILL.,,
who has been the guest of Mrs. B. A
Brown, returned last week TO her home.
At the recent lawn fete given by the
ladies OF st. Francis Church more than
$500 was realized for the new parsonage.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
Open the Door.

Open the door. let In the air:
The winds sweet and the flowers are fair,
Joy is abroad in the world to-day;
II our door is wide. IL may come this way
Open the door,
Open the door let in the sun:
He hath smile for every one:
He hath made Of the raindrops gold and gems,
He may change tears 10 diadems-
Open the door,
Open the door OF the soul. let in
Strong. pure thoughts which shall Danish sin.
They will grow and bloom with grace divine,
And their fruit shall be sweeter than that of the
Open the door
Open the door of the heart. let in
Sympathy sweet for stranger and kin:
IL will make the halls Of the heart so fair
That angels may enter unaware
Open the door
British Weekly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02

The mountains from my window lie outrolIed.
Their solemn peaks with coronals Of snow
Ger which the fires OF dawn and sunset fiow
And keen. high ridges by fierce winds patrolied
With evening comes mighty shadow cold
Across my doorway as the sun sinks low
And. high above. the loftier SUBMITS show
Faint, as the twilight tames their outlines bold
Tnen from the heights the spirit Of repose
Steals earthward. with the peace that long Ia
lain
Secure amid the deep. untrodden SHOWS
shadow stream. for which my soul Is fsfu
That from the towering peak OF silence flows
And pours its balm upon the toiling plain
Meredith Nicholson. in September Century.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
The Only Son.
Boston Journal.

Boston Journal
Sitting on the piazza the other night,
after her return from Narragansett Pier.
Mrs Northeast began to tell her stay at
home friends some of the joys OF life at a
fashionable summer resort.
There was always something going on
at the hotel" she remarked. THE ba nd
Here she was interrupted by the only
son.
We didn't stop at hotel, mamma. We
stopped at a boarding house, and you know
you didn't like IL one bit"
Nothing was heard for two or three Sec
onds but the song of the mosquitoes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-02
North IndianapoIfs.

Mr.. William Bailey is visiting friends in
Detroit.
Petoskey, Mich. - -
Mr.. Allen Summers returned last week
from his visit to Chicago.
Miss Nellie Gunder has returned home
from her visit to relatives in Chicago
Mr.. and Mrs. William Coons left yester-
day Tor points in the East, to remain three
weeks.
The Euterpean Club was entertained last
night by the Misses Vaughn, on Congress
avenue.
Miss Myrtle Darling and her brother.
Dexter Darling, have returned from a visit
to Lebanon.
Miss Louise McCray, of Louisville, who
was the guest of Miss May Foster, has
returned to her home.
The Junior Endeavor Society Of ST. PauI's
Nj. Z. Church gave a social Friday night aft
the home of Miss Cora Washburn.
This is the last day services will be held
by the members of the Home PRESBYTERIAN
Church in the building now occupied until
Sept. 10, when the new church will be dedi-
Gated. The new church is now completed.
and the members of the congregation are
busy arranging the furniture in the build
ing so that everything will be in readiness
Tor the dedicate y exercises, which will be
held at O'Clock D. m. Sept. 16