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I necessary, and the transit OF such vessels
through the canal shall be effected with
/ the less. possible delay in accordance with
/ the regulations In force and with only
I sucn differentiation az may result from the
I necessities OF the service. Prizes shall be
/ In all respects subject to the same rules
as vessels OF war Of the helligerents
4 4. No baligerent shall embark or dis
embark there troops, munitions OF war
or warilke materials in the canal. except
I in casss Of accidental hindrance Of fha
transit. and In either case the transit shall
he resumed with all possible dispatch. The
Provisions of this article shall apply 10
water adjacent to the canal within threa
] marine miles. Vessels of war Of a bellig-
erent shall not remain In such waters
longer than twenty four h0~rs nj any one
time except IN cases Of distress. and in
such cases shall depart as soon as posi-
I bic; hnt a vessel OF war Of one belliserent
shall not depart within twenty-four hours
4 from the departure of vessel of war OF
the nther belligerent
1 9. The plant, establishments. buildings
4 all works necessary TO construction and
maintenance of the canal shall BIZ deemed
I parts thereof for the purpose OF this con
vention. and in time of war, as in Zines
OF peace. shall enjoy ample immunity from
attack or injury by, belligerents and from
acts calculated to impair their usefulness
as part Of the canal.
Z No fortifcahons shall be erected
commanding the canal or waters adjacent
4 The United States, however. shall he a,
liberty 10 maintain such military poles
along the canal as may he necessary to
protect It against lawlessness and dis
| order.
4 Article III The high contracting parties
7 VIII, Immediately upon the exchange OF
the Publications OF this convention. brine
( IT TO the notice OF the other powers and
/ invite them 10 adhere 10 It.
Article ". The present convention
( shall be ratified by the president of the
( United States. by and with the advice and
consent Of the senate thereof. and by her
Britannia majesty. and the notifications
be exchanged at Washington or London
within six months from the date hereof. OF
earlier II possible,
In witness there "a tho respective plenI-
potertiaries have signed this convent r
ana affixed their seals Done in duplicate
at Washington, A D.. February s. 1900.
JOHN HAY
PAUNCEFoFE.
The president's9ietter OF transmission IL
as follows:
To the Senate I transmit herewith fol
the advice and content of the senate for
It's ratification, conventions this day
signed by the respective plenippten+iaries
Of the United States and Great Britain to
facilitate the construction of a ship canal
80 connect the Atlantic and Pacific ocean
and to remove any objection which might
| arise out of the convention OF April 10
1880. commonly called the Clayton Bulwer
/ treaty. to the construction OF such canal
under the auspices q the government OF
the United States
William Mckinley
Executive Mansion, Washington, d. c..
February 5. 1900
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Yon Know WIN, Vow AZ. T,l,ne

when you tako Groves Tastelsss Chill
Tonic. The formula is plainly printed ON
ever bottle showing that II contains Iron
and ouinine put up In correct proportions
and Is in o tasteeEs form. lmitatcrs 40
rot advertise their formula. knowing thai
you would not buy their medicine II Won
knew what Il contained. Groves is ths
only chill cure sold throughout the ent,rA
nalarial sections OF the United Statss
NO cure no pay. Price SO cents.
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MIR. JONES AMENDMENT.

Proposes 40 Loan Money on United
states Bonds.
Washington, February 6-Mr. Jones
tArk) today introduced an amendment b.
the currency bill now pending in the SEN
ate directing the secretary of the treas
ury to keep constantly on hand an emer-
geney fund amounting to $50, 600 900 of
United States treasury notes. which may
be Issued to any citizen OF the United
States at discount OF 10 per cent in ex =
change for United States bonds. the bonds
10 he held FOR not 10 exceed q year and the
holder TO pay 6 per cent interest.
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Mcdderspruit. February g. Messages
from Ladysmlth dated Yesterday, Febru-
airy ;. say; "csnnonading has been pro-
ceeding since O'Clock in the morning,
with the occasional roar Of long Tom.
The firing. it is added. continues.
Modderspruit. Monday. February 5.-ou
Saturday the Pretoria corps discovered a
party of British from Ladysmith en-
trenched at railroad bridge protecting
a number of coolies who we're cutting
grass. party of Beers dispatched to the
scene was attacked from the trenches and
all retreated. except those who, hiding,
permitted the British to advance within
fifty yards. when they fired volley. kill
ing three men. This was seen from the
Britsh fort which fred she'll and Sent
cavalry to assist the British. The Beers
beat these back, killing two men.
London, February T. i:20 a m,-Lord
Roberts has caused 10 be distributed in
the towns bordering npon the invaded
colonial territory an invitation TO Free
staters and Transvaalers to 60 into the
desert. offering .hem good treatment and
a restoration OF their farms on the Brit
ish occupation Of republican territory. Tine
manifesto guarantees that those bringing
horses can sell them. Foreigners will have
their passage paid to Europe. Colonial
enemies are advised to surrender in pref
erence to being taken prisoners.
Not word has been received from the
! correspcndents with General Butler tor
! three fc al ad
been wiped off the map excepting the
heliograph dispatches from Ladysmith
saying that the Beers are cannonading and
that lighting is going on.
General Macdonald with 400 Infantry,
cavalry and artillery threatens the Boer
right a Magersfontein. This is the first
sign Of a.siyitv on the part of Lord Meth
uen for sine weeks and doubtless has re
lation to the movements of the British
further east,
1t appears that General Frenchs visit
to Capetown was to ask Lord Roberts for
1000 more men Whether he got them Is
not disclosed. Troops are no longer de-
tanned at Capetown. They proceed imme
dintely to some point on the front. Three
thousand disembarked Monday and were
quickly sent elsewhere. No public recep-
tlon was gwen u the arriving volunteer
| az Capetown because they had to leava
Immediately. As Lord Roberts. since TIT
battle OF Spionkop has had $4,000 fresh
troops to dispose of il is probable that
some have gone to General Butler.
London, February 6 The Standard has
received the following dispatch dated Feb.
| ruary from Koppiesdam:
General Dundonaid, with a brigade OF
infantry, regiment Of lancers and one
battery has reached here from Modder
river camp in what is regarded as an i'm
portant movement tothe right of the Brit
ish position at Magersfontein. Roppies-
dam commands the road to Hopetown and
Douglass Two Boer lsagers at Kamul.
hook and Griqua,own are in striking dis
lance The arrival Of General Dundcn-
AIDS column was very opportune. He
now holds both banks of the river. The
Loneers had TWO brushes with the Boer
patrols. There is great activity among
the enemy and strong forces are concen,
trating TO oppose our, further advance.
The troops suffered from heat and scarcity
q. water during the march
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CHANGE or HEART.
Republicans wan Quality Gnid
stunIu rfI Hffr

Washington. .. c. February e.
The senate finance committee TO-
day adopted an amendment to the
hnanca bin as follows.
The provisions Of this act are
not Intended 10 place any obstacles
In the way OF the accomplishment
OF international bimetallism. pro-
vided the same be by concurrent
action OF the leading commercial
nations of the world, and a.
ratio which shall insure permanence
Of the relative value between gold
and silver"
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RAILROADS.

Attorney General Smith gave the order
Of Railway Telegrephers an opinion
The Huntington PARTY went west.
Several changes occurred at the Arkansas
Pass station.
Texas rate clerks are ip session.
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decrease under last wear o. 9o4t 0qi under
year before last q i.sss iss and under lss1
After The close OF January Hast YEAR Il
amount brought into siehf from Texas and
INDIAN TERRITORY IVES a35 80 naiss from rther
gulf Statts, 1925, and irsm the Atlantis
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DOMESTIC.

-~rr-
Secretary Hester Of the New orieaus
cotton exchange submits an analysis OF
the cotton movcmept
scolcuol BRYAN was greeisd by larse
crowds in Connecticut
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Sacramento Cal. February g. The Cali
forna legislature today halloted fer United
states senator to succeed stephen W White
Thomas R Bard tRcp.l was declared elected
IN both houses
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william NJ. Hna..r

y Louis February s--william NJ Hauser.
secretary and treasurer OF tho Globe Demo
efst and ONLY surviving son Of D. NJ. Hau-
ser proprie,or az tina. PAPER. died al his hare
~ tnis city today 81 ccnsumrsion.
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a TAYLOR CONFERENCE.
Nothing Was Given Out Regarding
the Proceedings

frankfort. KY. February CA long
conference was held in the office Of Taylor
tonight. those present besides Taylor be-
ina Colonel Menger Colonel Williams,
Ssneral Caller. Judge Yost and William
sweeney thetwo latter being two of the
attorneys for TAYLOR The conference WAS
secret and none OF those engaged IA h
would consent TO talk FIX Governor Brad
ley and w, c. Z. Breckinrldgs. tbs aftor-
neys OF Taylor, will hold conference
win him tomorrow morning.
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POLITICAL.

Chairman Bell has not authorized state
ment that be will retire from the head Of
the State executive committee.
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rnr plli,.iprlNrs.

Three lnciden,s are reported in which
American casualties included killed
Wounded and captured,
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uses are al prepared under nls ;, srr bis ~
rection in his own laboratory
formulas. s,,ianeliy, aPts''
ing to its need. .sses.
Blood and skin Dise $50 dss,ss
DR.. Hsthsway's treatment fc 5,r vvnso q pc.r,
In whatever stage cures ~. snj not ~,
sores. hlotchcs, pimplss, stei S1>f a,Ii's.
restores the shin and scAip ths VIZ Y,
disease IS permanenty and sop s,RI,sUut sda
from the system, and all ms ns drugs
isterlnr poisonous or dangerous
Ladies'. srsrs<
pr. Hathaway also treats Nssn aeakns'::';!'
success all those many a's women az =
n's. ). NEWTON HATHAWAY &.
DIR. Hathaway 4 -, sn1eun
200 n, Alamo Piasa' (.
Texas. =
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DEFENSE CONFIDENT.
nioiineaux's Lawyers introduced No
Evidence.

New York. February 6.--"we rest on the
case made by the prosecution was the sur
prisinE announcement made ny The chief
counsel for the defense In the case OF Ro-
lana =. Molinsux CHARGED with having caused
the death OF Mrs. Katherine j. Adams by
70 base ST.. through the nail 10 Harry
Cornish
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-07

DALLAS On conviction OF the murder q;
Frank connor In lsse. Edward Hodges was
given term a nitesn wars IN the peniten-
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The amendment "a thesaddress IN reply
70 the queens spetch vas defeated IN the
house OF commons by yc,e Of lSs to
$50.
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A CURE FOR ALL
m voth,Say & co. Treat ~
t,6Iished Specialists IN
the south.

To M Hathaway no case Is hope'''
Ills method of treatment curs" There q
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THE HOUSE.
Philippine Question and south AZ.
rfcan War Discussed.


Washington. February 6--The Philip
pines question again occupied the house
today with slight DEPRESSION concerning
tho war in South Africa. The feature Of
the debate was the speech OF Mr.. Will
iiams CMiss), who presented an argument
against the annexation of the Philippines
which attracted much attention. 1t was
devoted almost entirely to the commercial
aspect Of the acquisition. holding that the
absorption OF the islands would ultimately
he r,iinous TO the American producers OF
cotton. rice. tobacco. hemp and sugar. The
general debate on the diplomatic bill
closed today. aud tomorrow 1t Will be
taken up for fye-minute debates.
The speaker laid before tho house an
invitation to congress from Secretary Root
10 attend the funeral services of late
General Lawton at the Church OF the
Covenant Of tho Redeemer. which was ac-
rented.
The debate on the diplomatic and con
sular appropriation bill was then re-
sumed. Mr.. Gibson CTenn) opened tho
debate by way OF general argument ip
favor OF expansion.
Mr.. Williams member OF the foreign
affairs committee, submitted an argu-
ment against the annexation OF the Phil
ippines from the commercial point of View.
1t was not very lofty. he said, to discuss
the question from the standpoint OF do
lars aud cents, but the spirit OF CONNER
ciaiism made II necessary. From the
STANDPOINT OF American agricultural In.
dustry and American labor the annexation
Of the Philippines would be disadvanta-
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CANNON CAN BE HEARD.
ladysmith Expects to See The Relieving
Column Soon
BRITISH TROOPS FOUND HIDING Beers
And the voilcy from Ambush Caused
CusunIties--Lord Roberts Invites
Surrender from Border People.

Modderspruit. February o. Messages
from Lsdysmth dated Yesterday Febru-
airy ;. say "csnnonading has been pro-
ceeding since O'Clock in the morning,
with the occasional roar Of long Tom
The firing. it is added. Continues.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-28
A Pleasant Event.

An old time family reunion was en-
loved at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. r. Z.
Latimer on Christmas day. There were
present five out of six children: q. r
Porter. wife and son of St Johns, II. L.
Button and wife Of Toledo, Henry Shaw,
wife. two daughters and son of Emerson,
WIN Latimer. wife and three daughters,
and Geo r. Latimer and wife OF Alma.
A. @. Adams, wife and two daughters
Of Detroit were the only ones absent
very much 10 the regret of the company.
A short program consisting OF reclta'
tons and songs by Hazel and Helen
Latimer and Nellie Shaw and instru-
mental music by MIR. and Mrs. Geo, T..
Latimer upon the violin aud harp, was
yerv pleasing feature of the day.
The host and hostess were presented
with handsome set Of dishes while II.
| L. Button impersonated Santa Claus III
a very creditatle manner at the Christ
mas tree for the children. After the
presents had been distributed Santa had
mis- picture taken in costume and an
other picture was taken of the entire
con, pany. Taken altogether 1t will be
a Christmas long to be remembered 10y
those present.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-28
Elected Officers.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Bap'
tist church have elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: President
Mrs. A. X. McLuney; Vice President
Miss l.. A. Sharp; Recording Sec'y
Mrs. S. NJ Clum; Financial Sec'y
Mrs. n. I. Hafer; Treas, Mrs. j. +
Struble.
Fitz James Lodge No. 80. X OF r
elected the following officers for the en-
suing year at the regular meeting las
Friday night: c. G, j. + Sartor' Jr
|V. c., Otto Sanderhoff; Prelate, Geo
Taylor; NJ. OF w, M. Pollasky NJ O
IT,, e. A. BiviDs NJ Of F., Carts Brown
X. of r. and 8. j. 8 Knoertzer; M. a
A., M. A. Medler; Trustee for three
years. Lafayette Stevens; Trustee for on
year ITO fill vacancy, Oaris Brown.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-28
May Locate In Alma.

G. B. Porter of St. Johns has per-
fected an instrument for testing the
eyes called the optiscope and retinos-
cope and is looking about for good To-
cation to commence the manufacture OF
the same He has received very fiat
tering offer from Detroit parties but he
rather favors coming 10 Alma. Mr..
Porter showed US his machine and ex-
planned its mechanism TO us and If we
are any Judge we venture the assertion
that ne has struck the right thing, and
something that will find a ready sale
among oculists and opticians.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-28
M|LL|KENS SUCCESS.
Organizes a Symphony Orchestra
The Organization Comprises Thirty
Six Members and Includes all
the Rare Instruments.


We are always pleased TO learn Of the
success of those connected with Alma
institutions and therefore take pleasure
in reprinting the following from the
Flint Daily Journal Of recent date, with
reference TO Prof. II. A. Milliken, teach
er of violin in Alma College:
"When Prof. II. A. Miliben recently
decided TO sever his connection with the
band which he had so long and success
fully conducted, il was with the sole
idea of devoting his attention 70 the
develonment of orchestral music and TO
give Flint an orchestra OF which the
citv might be proud. Mr.. Milliken had
long recognized that this city Is the
home of many capable Observation-Disclosures
and all that was required to produce an
orchestra that would do credit to "A city
thrice the size of Flint, was proper or
paniza.ion cf all the forces under capa
bile conductor and sufficient practice to
develop the ensemble.
Work along these lines has been
progressing for some time, though III
louiet wsy. For many weeks, the string
section has been rehearsing diligently
land has developed a strength and pro
ficiencv. that will surprise the most
lexacting of the local critics. No sooner
had the strings shown ability TO handle
orchestral works of the best class than
MIR. Milliken cast about for the neces-
sary performers on the various wind IN
struments, more especially the rare In
lstruments, so seldom found outside the
large cities. His enthusiasm over the
prospect of a symphony orchestra has
had splendid SUPPORT from all musicians
of the city who have joined heartily IN
the movement, many of them going so
far as 10 take up new instruments II
order that perfect Instrumentation
might be one OF the features OF the new
orchestra.
"Mr. Arthur B. Ward, leader OF tb'
Flint band, took mp the oboe. one OF th
most difficult Of all wind instrument
land heard only rarely because OF thi
fact. In q surprisingly short time b
lbrs conquered the difficulties and at
cent rehearsal showed himself worth.
Of a place as oboist in even a more Pre-
tentious concert orchestra. The bassool
parts will be intrusted to Mr. Karl Lott
who volunteered TO fill this importan
position in the orchestra. Mr.. Millike
, has also secured tympani, or "ketti
!, drums" as they are more commoni
known. thus rounding out the instru
mentation until it is as complete
many of the best orchestras now befor
the public. The membership CON
7 prises thiry six of the best musicians l
I Flint.
"The works 10 be presented at III
first concert which will be given
January include Schubert's famous
j Minor c'Unfnished'') symphony, tw
\ new slavonic dances by Dvorak, tw
Wapnerian numbers and several con
positions in lighter vein. The r
hearsals that have been held prove th'
even these difficult masterpieces can
rendered by the new orchestra IN
highly creditable manner and the peop
of Flint will be most agreeably su
, prised by the splendid showing the
panization will make on the occasion
It's initial concert"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-28
OFFICERS OF THE STATE.
Men who will Aid the Commander-in-
Chief.

The military outfit of the state under
the administration beginnir & January
is to be as follows: Commanderlh
chief, A. T. Bliss; acknowledgement G'
II Brown, Port Huron inspector gen
eral, Fred w. Green, Ipsilanu; assls-
tant inspector general, Nm b. h'im'
bach, Grand Rapids quartermast'r'
general, j. II. Kidd, lonia; assistant
quartermaster- general, ). ii Avery
Jackson; Judge advocate, ID. b Duiheld
Detroit military secretary, Herbert +
johnson, Grand Rapids; aids'de'camp
J. n. Cox, Calumet; Frank +. Graves
Benton Harbor, VIM y Hatch. Unor
Oity; NJ. b. Kaufman. Detroit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-28
Farmers Club Program

The January meeting of the Pin
River Farmers Club will meet with MI
and Mrs. Herchal White Thursday Jan
3. 1901 Following is the program;
Music by the club.
address of WELCOME by Mrs n White.
Ie-pou-e by j. Renegar
Business meeting
Dinner.
Music 10y the CLUB.
Report uf the Secretary.
Roll call.
Reading Mrs ". VI davenport.
Keyiew Mrs. Chas. curtis.
Heading Mrs Francis Iawley.
Review. Mrs. Fannie Buck.
Review, G. NJ Abbott
Reading. Mr.. Ellis clark.
PanerzAncient History. o. + My.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-28
APPOINT ENTS.
List Announced by Gov.-Elect Bliss.

List Announced by Gov.-Elect Bliss.
Bliss announced the following appoint
ments:
Railroad Commissioner Chase 3. Os-
born, Sault Ste Marie.
Insurance Commissioner-Scott Gris-
wold, Grand Rapids.
Dairy and Food Commissioner-W Is
Snow, Kalamazoo.
Deputy Dairy and Food Commissioner
Geo. II. Bussey, Detroit.
The position of deputy labor commls
sioner has been rendered to Hon. MAI
colin j. Mcleod, Detroit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-28
scrofuIa the Cause.

Eczema, catarrh, hip disease, white
swelling. aud even consumption have
their origin in scrofulous conditions.
With the slightest taint OF scrofula In the
blood there is no safety. The remedy
for this disease in all its forms is Hood s
Sarsaparilla, which goes TO the root OF
the trouble and expels all impurities and
disease germs from the blood.
The best family cathartic is Hood's
Pills.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-28
Notice.

will be at J +. Schwartz's office on
Wednesday and Saturdays of each week
until further notice for the purpose OF
receiving taxes for the township Of Ar
oada. LEVI KEEFER, Treasurer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-12-28

It's a gentlemans whiskey, pure
delicious beverage and grand appetizer.
Don't forget the name. "I w. HARPER
whiskey. The kind your grandfather
used. Sold by Paul Murray, Alma,
Michigan.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-12
BLACKWELL DEPOT ROBBED
Pump Engine Man Arrested and Con-
fesses-- He lot Three Dollars.

Guthrie, o. T., April 1.-THE Blackwell
Spoon says: The Frisco depot at this
place was robbed a week ago last night
but the matter was kept quiet until last
Saturday in the hopes or catching the
guilty party, as suspicion pointed pretty
strong to one of the Frisco employees in
this city. The depot had been entered
by oneof the windows and the outer door
of the safe easily opened, as it was not
locked. The two inside doors of the safe
were locked, but these doors were pried
open with a croWfbar. With all this eff
fort the robber was only rewarded with
three dollars and some cents, all in small
change which is all that is usually left
in the safe at night. AS soon as Agent
Hagaman was apprised Of the robbery he
at once made up his mind that Riley, the
man who runs the pump engine at the
Frisco water tank was the guilty party,
from suspicious actions noted the day be-
fore and on previous occasions. Ills sus-
piciors We're at once communicated to the
superintendent and a Frisco detective
ordered here 20 investigate TIL detective
arrived Saturday at noon and at once
confronted Mr.. Riley with the charge.
He first denied everything vigorously. but
finally the 'swea ting process Of the de-
tective became too much for him and he
broke down and confessed 1t all, telling
how he got in, how much he got what
he did with the money and all about it.
This cohesion was reduced to writing and
was signed by Mr.. Riley in the presence
Of three witnesses. On this evidence he
was bound over to the grand jury in the
sum of $500, which, up to the present
time. he has been unable to give.