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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20
TAKES THE OFFICIAL OATH
Theodore Roosevelt Sworn In as the
Twenty-Sixth President of
the United States.
MEMBERS OF THE CABINET ARE PRESENT
The New Chief Executive Declare.
when Taking the Oath That He
VIII Continue Absolutely I'm
broken the Policy of His Prede-
ccssor-Is Deeply Affected.

Buffalo, y. Y, Sept. 16.-Theodore
Roosevelt, who was tragically elevated
to the chief magistracy of the Ameri-
can republic by the death Of President
Mckinley entered this city of mourn
ing Saturday afternoon after re-
markable and perilous journey from
the heart of the north woods. He took
the prescribed oath TO support and de-
fend the constitution and laws of the
United States at $3.50 Saturday after
noon in the library of the residence Of
Ansley Wilcox, personal friend with
whom he stopped earlier in the week,
when the physicians thought Pre- sident
Mckinley would recover from the
wound inflicted by the assassin. There
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20
The Pains of Kidney Disease
Warn You Against Most Dreadfuly Disorders
You Can be Cured by Promptly Using DR.. A w. Chase's
Kidney Liver Pills

Mr.. J. Curtiss, we'll known r. K. engi-
neer, living at IoI Murry street, Bingham
ton, n. Y, writes:
"Soon after going on the road | began to
be troubled by severe pains in my back
accompanied by such terrible weakness. that
was obliged to stop work for days at a
time.
Hearing OF the good results obtained by
uring DIR. Chase's Kidney. Liver Pills. gave
them trial They helped me almost imme.
diately, and now can truthfully say that
am as well as any man, thanks to DR.
Chase's Kidney-Liver Pills"
Dr.. Chases Kidney. Liver Pills. one pill .
dose. az cents bon st ell Geslers or Dr.
A. W. Chase Medicine Co, Buffalo. N. Y.
trait and signsturs Of DE-. n. w. ChAsa.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

Pain is natures signal whereby she warns
man Of approaching danger. Few diseases
are so dreadfully fatal as disorders Of the
Kidneys and few are accompanied by more
severe pains and dscomforts.
One of the most common symptoms of
kidney disease is the smarting, scalding SEN
sation when passing water which is likely to
come very frequently and at inconvenient
times. Then there is the dull, heavy aching
in the small Of the bash and down the limbs
When these pains are accompanied by
deposits in the urine after IL has stood for
twenty-four hours you may be sure that you
are victim Of kidney disease and should not
lose a single day in securing the worlds
greatest kidney eure-Dr. A, w. Chase
Kidney.Liver Pills.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20
TESTS PATIENCE.
The Most Patient People Must
Show Annoyance at Times.

Nothing spoils good disposition
quicker. Nothing taxes "A mans pa
.lence like any itchiness of the skin
itching piles almost drive you crazy
All day 1t makes you miserable. AL
night 1t Keeps you awake. Itch. itch,
itch, with no relief. Just the same with
eczema. Can hardly keep from scratch
Ing IT, You would do so but you know
II makes you worse. Such mIseries ale
daily decreasing. People are learning
they can be cured. Learning the merits
OF DOan's Ointment. Plenty of proof
that Doan's Ointment will cure piles.
eczema or any itchiness of The skin.
Read the testimony of a Battle Creek
Citizen:
Mr. a. G. Ayers, book binder, OF l97
West Main street, Battle Creek. SAYS:
My hands became so sore from eczema
that ii was with difficulty | could bend
my fingers. The skin cracked open,
large scabs formed and in addition TO
the spots being tender they itched in
tO!erabIy. | tried every hing could
hear about or get hold of TO STOP the
trouble but | was unable TO do so until
| procured DOan's Ointment. | had
heard il spoken about by several people
but as | thought IL would act like all The
other preparations which | tried, wait.
ed some time until was compelled from
my condition to do something Doan $
Ointment cured me. Up 10 date. al
this Is some months after l stopped the
treatment, ! have had no indication Of
any return
Doan S Ointment for sale by all deal
trs. Mailed by Foster Miburn Co.,
Buffalo, n. \. Sole agents for The L. :.
remember the name Doan's and take no
81
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20
STOOD Death Off

f. b. Munday. a lawyer Of Henrietta,
Tex, once fooled a grave-digger. He
says "My brother was very low with
malarial fever and jaundice. per
suaded him TO try Electric bitters, and
he was soon much better, but continued
their use until he was wholly cured. |
am sure Electric Bitters saved his life. "
This remedy expels malaria. kills disease
germs and purifes the blood aids di.
gestlon, regulates liver, kidneys and
bowels, cures constipation, dyspepsia,
nervous diseases, kidney troubles, fe.
male complaints; gives perfect health.
only % cents al Sharrar & Mulholland's
drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20
Grand stand CoIInpscs.

bowling Green, O., Sept. IA sec
tion Of reserved seats at AN animal
show collapsed here at night, prccipi-
tatmg 400 people 10 the ground. \
panic was started. but cool heads
checked it before il reached serious
proportions. \ number OF women
and children were injured. but none
SnrinnsIN
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20
leaglIe
Death Of Bishop wbi,nI.

Faribault, MINI, Sept. l7.-Rt Rev.
Henry b. Whipple. bishop OF the Prot
eStant Episcopal diocese OF MINES OF a,
died at his home here OF angina pee
toris. Bishop Wh.pple was the senior
bishop OF the church i'm America and
was one of the most noted prelates in
the church. He celebrated the fiftieth
anniversary of his ordination two years
ago and had been in the episcopate for
over 40 years
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20
Working Might and Dav

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is Dr. Kings New
Life Pills. These pills change weakness
into strength, listleness into energy,
brain fax into mental puWer. They'r re
wondert al In building up the health
only 20 cents per box. Sold by Sharrar
* Mulbolland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20
strike at sauIt ste. Mnric.

SauIt Ste. Marie. Mich, Sept IL
About 300 laborers on the water
power canal went out on strike
Tuesday. They have been paid S1.75
and made a demand for TWO dollars.
II will not be granted.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20
FRA or Win n pr.,Isn

Nov Mabel, when you - Your
prayer, bc sure 10 ask God 10 hip YOU
not 10 be q naughty little gi', Ma
bel promised that she would All thi.
petition 10 her prayer, So vhs1 ~he
had finished her usual form She -poke
rs follows: And now. o cod. please
keep Mabel from being a naughty lii.
tie girl There was pause. then
she concluded: "NcrertheleSs, Yhy
wiz. not mimi. be dnne,"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20
Fusion Convention at Lincoln.

Lincoln. Neb., Sept. 1.-THE fusion
state conventions. democrat and pop
ulist, which met Tuesday afternoon
i'm separate halls, but in simultane-
Gus sessions. will probably accord 10
the democratic wing first place ON
the ticket, Judge of the supreme
court. That was the sentiment
among the delegates in the confer
ences of Monday night and Tuesday
morning.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20
Cuts and Bruises Quickly Healed.

Oham herla'n's PAIN Balm applied to
cur, bruise. hurn, Scald or like injury
will INSTANTLY allay the pain and will
heal the parts in less time than any
other treatment. Unless the injury is
very severe ii will not leave a scar. Pain
Balm also ours rhe umatisul, sprains.
swellinps and Ian eness. FIR sale by
B.vln- ~ Rhnd-S
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20
VIII Retain the Cabinet.

Chicago, Sept. 17.-Walter Wellman's
Washington special 10 the Record
Herald says:
Some what 10 the surprise Of the six
members Of the cabinet who were on the
funeral train yesterday. Pre- sldent Roose-
Welt called them into his private compart-
ment and said that ne wanted every one
or them 10 consider himself invited to be-
come a member of the new cabinet
not only want YOU 10 stay with me-
sald the president TO them. but want
you to consider that | am selecting YOU
as my choice. You are asked not merely
TO MI out term, but 10 be my chosen couu-
selors. ! Will appoint YOU anew
As soon as they had recovered from
their establishment the six members Of the
cabinet held brief consultation. and M
the end OF 10 all OF them accepted the in
and pledged themselves 10 their
new chief \ telegram from Secretary
cage announced his acceptance. but Soc
rotary Hay has not Yet been heard from
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20
Chinese Troops Reenter Picking.

Picking. sept. 1.-THE Chinese
troops reentered Picking Tuesday
The Americans and Japanese stimuli
taneouSly handed over the Forbidden
City 20 the Chinese authorities.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

For forty years Dr. FowleI's Extract
Of Wild Straw berry has been curing sum.
mer complaint, dysentery, diarrhoea,
bloody hux, pain in the stomach, and il
mas never yet failed TO DO everything
claimed for it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20
Fatal Mine Disaster.

Newcastle, Col. Sept 17.--By an ~.
plosion at the Gulch mine. owned h1
the Colorado Iron u Fuel company.
men were killed aad 80 iujur, d.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20
Happiness is rarely complete.
Cured Of Chronic Diarrhoea
After Thirty Years Of
Suffering.

Il suffered for thirty years with di.
arrhoea and thought was past being
cured" says John S. Holloway, Of
French Camp, Miss. Il had spent so
much time and money and suffered so
much that had given up all hopes of
recovery. l was 81 febble from the
effects Of the diarrhoea that could do
no kind of labor, could not even travel,
but by accident was permitted to find
n bottle OF Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Dlarrhoea Remedy, and after taking
several bottles | am entirely cured of
that trouble. / am anxious that il be
IN reach of all who suffer as have "
For sale by Bivins and Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20
THE NATIONAL GAME.
Tables showing Percentages Of the
Clubs Of Lending Organiza-
tions Up to Date

The following table shows the num-
Der Of games won and lost and the
percentages Of the clubs Of the lead
ing baseball organizations. National
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

home life is a simple one. Fashion. social
custom, conventions, have little to do with
H. 1t has been old-fas hioned and delight
fuL Mrs. Roosevelt j. essentially part Of
the PRESIDENTS lie Husband and wife are
heartily In accord with one another. and
tHer purposes are one. The eldest child is
d daughter, Miss Alice, aged Il, and he
LeNl ELL..l ,Eh N. - - 4
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

Henry Braydon, Harris, n c., says:
II took medicine 20 years for asthma
but one bottle of one Minute Cough
Cure did me more good than anything
else during that time Best Cough
Cure Bivins d Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

Don't wait until You become chroni.
cally constipated but take DsWitt's
Little Early Risers now and then. They
VIII keep your liver and bowels in good
order. Easy 10 take. Safe pills. Bivins
q Rhodes -
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20
DR.. Humphreys

Specifies cure by acting directly upon
the disease, without exciting disorder in
any other part of the system.
no. cr-REs ,t,c,,s
I-FeNers, CongestiOns Inhammations. III
2-Worms, Worm Fever Worm Collie. .25
3-Teething. Collie, Crying ,wakefulness rs
4-Diarrhen. OF Children OF Adults. .25
7-Coughs, Colds. bronchitis ........... .25
s-Neuralgia. Toothache, Faceache .25
e-iieadache. Sick Headache, Vertigo %
1O-Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Weak Stomach 25
11-suppressed or Painful Periods 25
12-Whites, Too Profuse Periods .. %
I3-troup, Laryngitis. Hoarseness. 25
li-salt Rheum, Erysipelas, Eruptions 2J
1o-Rheumatism, Rheumatic Pains ... .25
16-Malaria. Chills, Fever and Ague geo. %
1e-Catarrh. Influenza. Cold In the Head .25
SO-Whooping-CO ugh ..,...... ............ .2S
27-kidney Diseases ................... Ok
2s-Nervous Debility ..................... LOO
3O-trinary Weakness. Wetting Bed 25
77-Grip. Hay Fever. ........... .......... On
DR.. Humphreys Manual OF all Diseases nj vour
Druggists or Mailed Free
sofa by druggists, ~ sent on receipt OF price
humphreys Med. Co., Cor. William John SITS
New York. ''
Sold by p. s WEBB. Alma. Mich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

Norris Silver North Stratford, " II. ::
Il purchased bottle of one Minute
Cough Cure when suffering with
cough doctors told me was incurable.
one bottle relieved me, the second and
third almost cured. Today am a well
man. " Bivins * Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

The bite avs are for the poor, the
long green are Tor the wealthy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

The
LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE
RAILROAD
Operates the Finest Passenger
SrrVice IN the south The CONTINENT
is up-to date the road bed
without an equal, and the time
the fastest. Through trains of
magnif"en' Coaches and Drawing.
room Sleeping Cars between
Chicago.
Cincinnati,
louisville,
Evansville or
st. Louis, and
Nashville,
M emphiS,
Birmingham,
Nj Obile,
New Orleans,
Pen SaCOla and
Jack SOnNille,
Through the historical and scenic
regions OF Tennessee. Alabama.
Mississippi. Louisians spd Florida.
For descriptive matter, time tables and maps
address
c. L. STONE, Gen. Pass. Agt..
LOUISVILLE, KY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20
HOLLAND DIVISION.

The elegant side. wheel steamer CITY
OF CHICAGO and steamer 500
CITY will perform a rapid SER
vice between Holland and
Chicago.
Leave Holland daily 900 p m, OF.
tawa Beach 1905 p IN. Cor on arrival
of train.
Leave Chicago daily 500 p NJ.
making connections with train at OF
tawa Beach at 600 a. III.
This gives all Northern and Eastern
Michigan towns and cities a first class
service at compoti tive rates.
Consult Pere Marquette Ry. agent
for particulars.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

A boy and a cat never forget a de-
ceptiOn or an injury.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

The man with lawn mower often
wishes that IL were less.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20
FIRST STEP TOWARD END.
Czolgosz, the Presidents Assassin,
Indicted for Murder in the
First Degree.
REFUSES TO PLEAD TO THE CHARGE,
Justice Lewis, Assigned as Counsel
for the Prisoner, Enters "a Plea of
Not Guilty Trial of Case Set for
Monday NeNt-Crowds Flock 10
Courtroom

Buffalo, y. Y, Sept. 17.-Leon F.
Czolgosz. alias Fred Nieman, was in
dicted by the county court grand Jury
for the crime of murder i'm the first
degree in fatally shooting President
William Mckinley AT the Temple of
Music. in the Pan-American eNpoSi-
ton grounds, at 4:lj o'clock on the
afternoon Of September 6. When ar
raigned before Judge Edward X. En-
cry. in the county court, the prison
er Stubbornly refused 10 answer
questions repeatedly asked Of him by
District Attorney Penney as to
whether he had counsel or wanted
counsel. The district attorney then
suggested that. inaSmuch as the de-
PENDANT refused 20 answer. counsel
should be assigned. Judge Emery
assigned Hon. Loren l.. Lewis and
Hon. Robert {. Titus, former supreme
court justices OF this city, whose
names had been suggested by the
Erie County Bar association.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

Good land" is the most appropri.
ate expression for a Seasick paSSen-
ger.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20
ST. JOSEPH DIVISION.

Leave st. Joseph daily 1000 p. m
Saturdays excepted.
L cave Chicago daily 1890 noon,
Saturdays and Sundays excepted.
Saturdays ll:S0 p IN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

II A BAGLEY, Physician and Surgeon
~. Office. Opera House Block ONCE hours | 80
10 $3.50 and tos p. m. Diseases OF the eye aud eur
a specially.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

Chicago Dock, Foot OF Wabash Ave
J. 4. hoR7os, sec'y. H. GRARls, Pre-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20
ALMA BUSINESS DIRECTORY
PROBE SSIONAL.

nR. G. W. PRINGLE. General practice.
~ Special attention given 10 Neuralgia Troub
les. Once: New Pollasky Block. Hours 2:20 10
800 p. m 200 10 800 D. m
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

I +. SUDAN. VI. D., Physician and Suryon
-. ONCE opposite Church BLOCK.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

Truth. not eIoquence is 70 be sought.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

nR. NELSON +. MCCLINTON. Graduate Tn
~ tverSlty OF Michigan. once New PolIaSky
p. IN. Night calls. telephone from Office not
necessary 10 call central
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20
List Of Witnesses.

tbe order IN ,ybicb thev ,nn.orod 80
tc.,ir, :. -. solIo,rs.
~ it,, ~ ~ y = c,,.,..s
Or H. +. MatzIneer pr. NJ. T. Mann. Sc.
cret Service Detective Gallaher. Attorney
Jane Jane L. 4naekenGnSh. Attorney Luis L.
and Patroiman MrrEei " tbe expns ii''
guards. Corporal Louis Bertschcy and Pri-
XateS Nen. o'Brien Fennenbaugh and
ooN '' .y So T. I'4!ro me- states
derb.reh Davis. John Branch "a colorad
porter, capt Valley, chief Of the EXPOSE
49,, |,,t'. s SuplrnieBGyEt Bun and
the local police department: Fred I'm h.
ter Charles j. Close Exposition Guards
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

DRESBYTERIAN CHI RCH-Moruing service
Il 1880: sunday school 1900 Evening service
80 p. IN. REV. ". X. SPENCER Pastor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

were present when he swore 10 the
oath Secretaries Root, Hitchcock,
Long, Wilson and Postmaster General
Smith, and large number Of invited
persons. Judge John II. Hazel. Of the
United States district court, admins
tered the oath. The scene was a most
affecting one.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20
LODGES.

4 LIMA Chapter. No. l23, r. A. NJ. Regular meet.
"A ings on Monday night on or afterfull moon
b. S. WEBB, H. p.
&. 5. You've Sec'y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

A LIMA LODGE. F. & A. M.-Regular meeting,
"A on Tuesday night on or before full moor.
II. Z. MEYEIts, W. NJ.
NJ POLLASKY, sec'y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Services are held
IL every sunday at 80 a. m. aud 1000 a. M,
SUNDAY school al II 30 a m, Evening service at
200 o clock, standard time. Services other days
a. announced. REV. h. g. JEFFERSON. Rector.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

nj +. CHI RCH-Morning services lO3O; sun
Nj. day school II 800 Evening service 30
Young Peoples meeting Sunday evening at 6:3s
Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7:3O
REV W j. wooToN Pastor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

nR. +. T. Lamb. office In IaAlke building.
IL ONCE hour. TOTO II n. m. TO and 10 :
p. m. Night calls al othc,.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

WILLIAM A. BAHLKE. Attorney at Law.
W OMce over The Alma State Savings Bank
Alma, Mich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20
SOCIETIES.

L r. CHURCH.-Noruug services 1890
I. sunday School ESQ Evening services
80. \ BOWMAN. Pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

DERT HAYES. Attorney II Law and solicitor
ID 10 Chaucery. Circuit Court & nm ssionei
for Gratiot luuty. Michigan. ONCE in New
Polasky Block, Alma. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

EIRsT CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST
IL Services each sunday AT II a. m wR c.
Hall, adams Block. Testimonial service, Wednes.
day evenings n 7:3O, at the residence OF First
Reader. All are cordially invited TO all our
Services. j. y. PA KARD, First Reader.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

A Ina CHAPTER. O. E. :. No. 4s-Regular
n meetings on the trst Friday Of each month
INKS. OLIVE u. CArLE. ". mstron.
MRS. HANNAH HALL. W. Matron
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

BAPTIST CHURCH-Morning service 1890;
~ Sunday school ll:45 Evening service 80
Young peoples meeting 600 sunday evening
Prayer meeting Thursday evenings.
REV y. +. HAFER, Pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

~ A. R-Wilam Meyer Post. No. 152 Depart.
VI. ment OF Michigan, 6. a. r., meet Oh I'd Sat
nrdHy OF each month ~ 100 p. m. aud Oh the an
Saturday OF each month al 20 p. m.
v NJ. WILSON, Commander.
ions GREIG, Adjutant.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

tVM. MOYER RELIEF CORPS, No. ls3, meet
w Every second and fourth Wednesday In the
month.
MRS ADA GREIG. PRECEDENT.
Mrs. MARY THOMAS Secretary
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

ID F. ERWIN. Veterinary Surgeon. Gradu g.
III. OF Ontario veterinary college, Toronto,
Canada. Will promptly attend 10 AN diseases OF
the domesticatcd animals Al a reasonable price.
Horses teeth examined free Office, Wright
House Livery Barn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

EREE METHODlSTCHURC H-Seryices every
IL sunday evening at 200 D. IN. Sunday
school AT 1000 a IN. Preaching AT 1880 Class
meeting at 1880. Prayer meetings Tuesday
evenings. All are cordially invited 10 sttend.
hEv. o T. DAFOE Pastor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

III NJ DURHAM, Attorney az Law and soil
IL. cuOr 10 Chaucery SPECIAL attention
gwen 10 Pr ba and Other Law Practice. Alma
Mich.
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
ICE CROP THIS SEASON
WILL BIZ ABUNDANT

Indications of an ice famine were
put to flight by the recent heavy rains,
which have flooded marshes and filled
ponds. and today every condition
points to the largest yield of ice in re-
cent years.
Fears were entertained by owners of
storage houses only a few weeks back
that there houses would remain empty
this season. And indeed there was
lust cause for alarm, as the drouth
had dried up streams and ponds from
which ice is generally cut.
This alarm has been turned to JOY,
however. by the heavy rain of last
Saturday. and there is reason to be-
lieve, providing the weather continues
cold. that the increase in the usual
amount Of the natural product will re
suit in lower prices.
The bulk of natural ice with which
Wilmingtonians are supplied comes
from Ferndale Pa. along the Della
ware river. and many persons contend
that the cooling substance cut from
the streams in that section is superior
to any other.
Ice gathering of recent years has be-
come a science. and the seasons sup