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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-09-12
Small Vessels Doomed.

''The day of the small coasters is
past" said Captain Wallace of the
schooner Game Cock, to a Portland
Daily News reporter recently. ''No
new vessels Of this class are being
built this year; in fact it has been so
long a time since one was built that all
of those now doing duty are old vessels.
should be very much surprised man
if any more of that class were ever
built, for their day OF usefulness has
passed and the few stragglers of the
once big fleet is enough for the bust
ness. Few have been lost the past sea-
son but the storms of last year and the
year previous sent many OF them to the
bottom, or on the rocks, a useless mass
of wood and iron. The decrease in
business keeps pace with the destruc-
ton of the SchOoners, SO their loss is
not felt and the business goes on in the
same unsatisfactory way. There is
merely living in coasting ii the skip
per owns his own vessel, and at times a
very poor one at that. What is the
cause? Well, steamboats, and railroads
is as good an answer as | can think of.
There is hardly seaport town in the
State of Maine that does not have its
steamboat line, which carries it's freight
cheaper and quicker than the little
coaster can do it. Then the railroads
are looking for business and have ex-
tended branches to many little places
which formerly patroniZed the coaster.
There is the Washington County rail
road for instance. That has been
in operation but few years but it has
made large number of small vessels
needless. / kept two vessels busy in
that trade until short time ago: now |
do nothing there, an it is the same all
over the coast in regard to general car
goes.
'There was plenty of oil to carry a
very few years ago, but this season l
have not carried barrel. The oil trust
has built large tanks in every town of
any size and supply the surrounding
country from them by means of tank
carts and the stationary tanks are filled
from tank cars brought by rail. There
are still few things left which can be
carried at profit, such as lumber, lime,
stone and other heavy things. Lumber
will probably always be carried in small
sailing vessels for the reason that
it can be done so much more cheaply
than by the aid of steam. Icannot see
any danger from steam schooner COM
petition, or from barges, yet there have
been so many surprising things in the
shipping line lately that one should be
prepared for anything. Steam schoon-
ers. those propelled by steam, such as
are in use on the Pacific, have been
tried here and found wanting. Barges
may be put on, but I doubt it.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-09-12
Mime. Nordica's Triumph.

MUNICH, Sept. 4. Nine. Nordica
made her first appearance in Germany
at the new Prince Regent Theatre in
this city tonight as Isolde in Tristan
and Isolde" before brilliant audience,
which included many Americans. She
met with notable reception. She has
been engaged to sing in the operas of
the Nibelungen ring here next year.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-09-12

health for a n y
woman who suf-
fers from woman
ly diseases. Her
complexion fails.
Her flesh loses
its fnlness. Her
eyes are dull. She
has no home hap
piness, no social
enjoyment.
Doctor Pierce's
Favorite Prescrip-
ton cures the dis.
eases which de-
stroy the health.
1t establishes reg
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-09-12

A little LIE may be sacrificed to a sudden
attack OF Group if you don't have DR..
Thomas EclectIic Oil on hand for the
emergency.
Wright-Starplay' manager has promised
to give presentation of that comedy of
mine, but | don't know when it's to come
off
Internationally the night after it's put
on.
Scratch, scratch, scratch unable to attend
to business during the day or sleep during
the night. Itching piles, horrible plague.
Doans Ointment cures Never fails. At
any drug store, 30 cents.
Towne-See that man? Well, sir, he land
ed in this country with bare feet, and now
he's got millions.
Browne-Gee Whizz. He's worse than a
centipede, isn't he?
Don't delay minute. Cholera infantum,
dysentery, diarrhpa come suddenly. Only
safe plan is to have Dr. Fowlers Extract of
Wild Strawberry always on hand.
Whimbleton-Hollo, old man, have you
taught your dog any new tricks lately?
Qumhleton-Ye s I've been teaching him
to eat cut of my hand He ate big piece
ont of it yesterday.
Drying Preparations simply develop
Try catarrh; they dry up the secretions
Wnlcn aQnofe 10 Cno membrane anu uecOnl-
pose, causing a far more serious trouble
than the ordinary form of catarrh. Avoid
all drying inhalants and use that which
ceanseS, soothes and heals. Ely's Cream
Balm is such remedy that it will cure
catarrh or cold in the head easily and pleas
antly. All druggists sell it at 50 cents or it
will be mailed by Ely Brothers, Sc Warren
ST., N. Y.
Old Lady-Now, little boys, can any of
you tell me what commandment Adam
broke when he ate the forbidden fruit?
Tommy-Please, ma'am, there wasn't
any commandments then.-San Francisco
Chronicle.
For over Flfty Tears.
AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions: Of
mothers for their children while teething,
with perfect success. 1t sOothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind
collie, and is the best remedy for Diarrh9a.
Is pleasant to the taste. Sold by druggists
in every part of the world. Twenty five
cents bottle. Its value is incalculable. Be
sure and ask for Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing
Syrup, and take no other kind.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-09-12

The State of Maine has never wit
messed more orderly fair than was
held at Bangor last week. Bangor may
have a plan of its own for managing
the liquor traffic but the visitors saw
far less intoxication than is usual in
connection with a crowd. In this re-
spect it was SO free as to call for COM
ment by visitors from other states;
The Eastern State Fair was model
for rood order.-Maine Farmer.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-09-12
Good Health

Is doubtless the highest human good.
1t is especially so to women, to whom it
means the preservation of beauty, hap
piness in the home, and the enjoyment
of social daties There can be no good
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-09-12

Hoods Sarsaparilla cures radically.-that
is, it removes the roots of disease. That 8
better than looping the branches.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-09-12

Bad blood and indigestion are deadly
enemies to good health. Burdock Blood
Bitters destroys them.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-09-12

REV. FRANCIS E. CLARK, d. D.
workers present was probably the Rev.
Francis f. Clark, founder and presi-
dent of the great society. DR.. Clark
started the Young Peoples Society Of
Christian Endeavor in 1881 with a few
members. 1t now has on its rolls 4,OOO,.
600 names.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-09-12
Ensland's "Cominy Man."

L "England's coming man" is the title
&given by shrewd observers to the Right
Hon. Henry Herbert Asquith. who has
declared in favor of imperial federation
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-09-12
Foreclosure Notice.
For Sale at a Bargain

That desirable and well located real NnT,,oi..
the foot of Main street known as thr b' thr
Lane wharf property, will be sold low To '''''
estate. Inquire of ,,.-a.,,t,r
N.F. HOUSTON, EXecuto'
Belfast, December 19,--19OO1g
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-09-12
A Big Bet.

PITTsBURG, Sept. 8. The great inter
national yachting bet of $4O0, 900 be-
tween an English syndicate, represent
ed by Walter j. Kingsley of London,
and group of patriotic Pittsburgers,
represented by William l. Muslin, was
finally arranged this afternoon. The
entire sum was deposited in the hands
of the stakeholder, Mr.. Kingsley, turn
ing over s15O,OOO in British bank notes
and MI. Muslin giving certified check
for $2jO,0OO.
The wager is simply $50, 900 to $780,
900 that Shamrock lifts the cup
There are no conditions as to accident.
Both MI. Muslin and Mr. Kingsley,
the brokers for their respective syndi-
Gates, will receive handsome commits
sions. Mr.. Kingsley is to get five pei
cent. of the whole amount in case the
Shamrock wins and PIP per cent OF
$150,000 in the event of her losing. Mr..
Kingsley was glad to be relieved of the
responsibility for the thirty-one thous-
and Bank of England notes he has car,
ried on his person since leaving England
Aug. %.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-09-12

"a problem novel? What's the prob
LEM
''There are several but the one that
arrests the attention of the thoughtful
reader is: How in the world did the au-
thor ever manage to get aSpublisher?"
Life.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-09-12

'When l get to Heaven" said wo-
man to her Baconian husband, Il am
going to ask Shakespeare if he wrote
those plays
Maybe he won't be there"
Then you ask him. said the wife.
-Tid-Bits.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-09-12
ARTHUR LANGGUTH

President of the Michigan Presbyterian
Publishing Co An interesting Incident
in the Life of IA Successful Man as Told in
a Personal Interview.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-09-12

Look here. angrily exclaimed the
householder, pointing to a cigar stump
that lay on the floor of the back porch.
''That was in the lump of ice left here
yesterday morning.
WELL" belligerently replied the ice
man, ''what did you expect to get for IL
cents? A box of perfectos?" Exchange.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-08
RaIe.gh,. FnyorIte Tipnle.

Sir Walter Raleigh seems to have had
a pretty taste In stimulants, TO Judge
by his cordial water" the recipe for
which is copied from a cookbook near
ly 300 years old. This Is how Sir Wal
ter concocted his favorite drink:
Take a gallon OF strawberries and
put them into pint OF aqua vitae
(brandy). Let them stand so four or
FIVE days. Strain them gently out and
sweeten the water as you please with
fine sugar or else with perfume"
Queen Elizabeth was exceedingly
fond OF perfumes, and. according TO
this old book her favorite scent was
made in this manner: Take eight
spoonfuls OF compound water. the
weight Of twopence In fine powdered
sugar and boil IL on hot embers or Goals
softly. Add half an ounce OF sweet
marjoram, dry 1t In the sun. the weight
OF twOpence OF powdered benjamin
(benzoin0. This perfume Is very good
and sweet for the time"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-08
LIKED IN ALMA.
The Renown of the Great Auth
or and Physician DR.. ChaSeis
Accented by Alma People.

It's by the words of the people that
DR.. A. w. Chase's Nerve Pills have
come into such active demand. The
announcements for this medicine are
not dependent on the testimony of
people so far away that they cannot be
authenticated. It's home evidence that
convinces because easily substantiated.
It's the simple statement of things done
and told in the words OF the relieved.
Mrs II Story of Wright. ST, Alma,
Mich, says:--"Last spring was feel
ing poorly and needed a good general
tonic which found in DR.. A w. Chase's
Nerve Pills got at Sharrar & Mulhol-
land drug store. While did not use
many of them felt that they strength.
ened and toned me up and l have no
hesitation in recommending them"
DIR. A. w. Chase's Nerve Pills are sold
at soc box at dealers or DIR. A. w.
Chase Medicine Co., Buffalo, n. Y. See
that portrait and signature of A. w.
Chase, M. d. are on every package.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-08

Eyes" said young Mr. Bashful to his
best girl, "the stock market has been
through considerable excitement Of
late"
"Oh. yes" the girl responded, eager to
take part in conversation on q topic
which Interested her Adolphus. IL
have read a lot about II in the paper
all about those dreadful bulls and
bears and things"
"Yes." Adolphus went on; "they got
the shorts in a corner and effectually
squeezed them"
"Did theyY
eyes"
81 think" the demure maid added,
after a few minutes meditation, that
II ever become a Spectator shall be
short"
A few minutes later she found 1t was
not necessary TO speculate In stock In
order TO be- treated as "short"-Pitts-
burg Commercial Gazette.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-08

The RECORD in unavoidably late this
week on account Of the large amount II
extra advertising, The Hayt 81 Pierce
Co. alone using four extra pages.
VIM. H. Kinch has moved his family
here from Traverse City. They will oc-
cupy the rooms over Thompson q Sand
erhoff's hardware store. Mr.. Kinch is
first.class painter and decorator.
The Saginaw Sugar Co. is now turn
ing out sugar, the first lot having been
completed Wednesday evening of last
week. A ak-down in machinery de-
layed operations longer than was ex-
pected, but no further trouble is looked
for
The new time table on the Pere Mar
quette went into effect last Sunday and
there has not been a train over that
road into Alma on time since 1t has
been suggested that the trains run
around the longer route as better time
was formerly made that way.
The usual number of time-worn
prsnks were played in Alma Halloween
night by the town and college young
people, no serious damage being done,
except to the feelings Of a few irate
citizens. One man at the sugar factory
was so thoroughly frightened that he
resigned his position and left town.
A bulletin recently issued by the Com
missioner of Labor contains the follow
ing interesting facts regarding the beet
sugar industry in Michigan: There
will be IL beet sugar plants operating in
Michigan this year, hich have total
capital stock of 100000. There are
also six plants being built which will be
in operation next year. The IL plants
will be able TO use $3.50 tons of beets
per day and it is expected that the fac
tories will be able TO run TO their full
capacity for 80 days each, 1t is estima-
ted that 200, 900, 600 pounds of sugar will
be made in Michigan this year. The
acreage contracted for this year is about
80, 900 acres. The price paid for the
beets is regulated by the per cent. of
sugar they contain, and averaged last
year $5.03 per ton.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-08
A Fish and Lizard story.

One afternoon | thought l would go
down the river and troll. had on my
hook a live minnow and In a little
while had strike, and / hooked my
first fish. which seemed to be quite a
large one. reeled him where | could
see him and found II was large pike
p or 80 inches long. ! pulled him up
TO my boat, but when | lifted him
from the water he was as light as a
feather. | measured him and found he
was just go inches long and should
have weighed eight or nine pounds,
while he only weighed two. He was
Just skin and bones. | killed him. took
my knife and cut him open and found
a live lizard. five inches long. In his
stomach. The reptile was as black as
roal and very lively, living "a hours
after | took him from his prison.
Field and Stream.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-08
COllUQe Department.
Devoted to the Interests Of
Alma College.

Devoted to the Interests Of
Alma College.
The ghost party at the gym. last Fri.
day night was great success.
Rev. Mcbride of Corunna visited his
son, JAS l.. Mcbride, over Sunday.
The orchestra is preparing for con.
cert to be given in the chapel Dec. 10.
The pupils of the music department
will give recital in the chapel Nov. 49,
Miss Maggie Taylor Of Pompei visited
her sister, Miss Nellie Taylor, over Sun
day.
President Bruske returned from a two
weeks trip in northern Michigan on
Wednesday.
No more football this season. Nj. A.
o. cancelled the game that was TO be
played in Lansing Saturday, giving as a
reason for so doing that the team was in
q too much crippled condition to play.
AS this was the only game that Alma
had scheduled and arrangements could
not be made for any others it was de-
cided to disband the team for the season.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-08
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

o. f. Brown was in Detroit Wednes-
day.
VIM. Thomas was in Ithaca Wednes-
day.
o. G.. Tuttle of Ithaca was in Alma
Tuesday.
Herman Bale is spending few days
in Ionia this week.
Miss Leona Lloyd returned to her
home in Cleveland, o., Wednesday.
Miss Nettie Caldwell Of Stanton visit.
ed Mrs. J. L. Gaffney over Sunday and
the first of the week.
o. o. Thompson has moved into the
Faughner residence in the Case addition
recently purchased by s. L. Bennett.
DIR. N. Frankel, one of the chemists
at the sugar factory, has resigned his
position and left on Tuesday for New
York.
Tinker 81 Hannah's mill has been shut
down this week for the purpose of max
ing some repairs and adding improve
ments.
Mrs. +. +. Osborn, who has been Wis
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Moore, for the past two weeks, returned
to her home in Marshall last Saturday.
Daniel l.. Turner Of Ann Arbor and
Miss Lydia Evans of Riverdale were
married before Justice Chadwick lash
Saturday. The young couple will make
their home in Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-08
It's ( aSy to s ay

"Be careful" but we must all go from
heated houses into chill outer air, and
the change sets us coughing and wheel
ing. Avoiding winter colds is difficult;
curing them is not hard if you take
Aliens Lung Balsam. Better begin
when the cold is young and not wait
until it settles deep into the lungs, for
then, even with Aliens Lung Balsam,
complete relief will be slower.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-08
without n Ring.

A wedding without "A ring seems in
congruous. but in Cadiz, Spain. no ring
Is used. After the ceremony the bride
groom moves the flower In his brides
hair from left to right, for In various
parts OF Spain to wear rose above
your right ear is to proclaim yourself u
wife. Thus the rose takes the place OF
the ring.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-08
Churches ! Societies.
CHURCHES.

Subject at the Baptist church next
Sunday: Morning, "ObliRation and DIFF.
ficulties Attending EvaDgelization of
the World" evening. 1.-THE One Thing
Needful."
Sunday morning at the NJ. f. church
the pastor will preach on 1.-The Recon.
quest of Ramoth in Gilead :" the even.
ing topic will be 1.-The Pattern in the
Mountain"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-08
AFTER THE QUARREL
A single smile from her rosy mouth.

single smile from her rosy mouth
sudden glance from her soft eyes sent.
And he turned, as the wind veers north or south,
And followed whittier her light feet went
Did she linger and look for a moment thsnf
Did she lift her face and smile againf
Nay. not 80
The heart OF girl, alb, who may knovf
With every pace Of his swift pursuit
Her step abe quickened nor looked behind
Eyes were speechless and lips were mute;
Never glance cold or kind,
A II she cherished nor thought nor care
For the eager footballs hurying therel
Was IL sof
The heart OF girl. All. who may knowi
Did she love him more when look and smile
Silently bade him TO follow her2
Did she love him less when she wove her vile
His heart to trouble, his hope defer2
Nay read you this riddle, strange, but true
She loved him most when she most withdrew
Even sol
The heart Of a girl. sh. who may knowf
blanche Trennor Heath In Atlanta Constitu.
ton
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-08
For School Teachers.
New Wall Map, Free.

The Louisville q Nashville r. r. has
just issued most complete Wall Map
of the United States, Mexico, and the
West Indies, this map is printed in
colors, mounted on linen, with rollers
at top and bottom ready to hang on
wall. Size is S6 36 inches. We will
be pleased TO send a copy free to every
teacher who will send name and address
to &. l.. STONE, u. z. A.
1881 3w Louisville, Ky.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-08
DineveptFrom the Rest.

They are talking about how they
happened TO marry.
81 married my wife," said one after
the others had all had their say, "be-
cause she was SO different from any
woman ! had ever met"
"IlOw was thatY chorused the
others.
"She was the only woman I ever
Ect who would have me-"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-08
A Hard Chnrncter.

He-I went to the palmlst's last week
TO have M character read.
She-Yes2 What did be sayf
He-He didn't say anything. He
looked at my hand. coughed bit and
then gave me my money back.-New
York Times
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-08

A boy Is like a fountain pen. You
can't tell from what he costs whether
he will make his mark or not.-Detroit
Journal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-08

Remember the Elite Il. r. Photo 90.
will not always be with you, so govern
yourself accordingly, and come at once
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-08

Among the Burmese a newly mar
tled couple, to insure a happy life. ex-
change a mixture OF tea leaves STEPPED
In oil
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-08

let US know your wants:
No. LEO acres, Bethsny towns hip a miles from
81 Louls'5b acres improved new house.
new barn:l acre orcba q flowing we'll.
cay and gravely loan; n bargain
NO. go acres in sec. Z. Lafayette t"wnshtn.
acres tmher; balance improved; new
house; new barn; excellt nj soil. well
drained; 3H miles from Breckenridge
Price $500.
NO. 8 go acres. 3 miles from Wheeler v,Ilave.
"a acres cleared; log house frame nd
diilon; new iIame barn 30 AZ; well
drained itHiry we'll fences good orchard
aVtreesi SOL black loan. Price S22C0
NO. ~ ac.e~' . acres improve q, small
ITaine mouse and barn: splendid soil; 6
mllesto Wheeler village. Price xi3O0
No. 5-ls9 acres. all cleared; new hons..
iraH barn; orchard: well watered.
spiend.d SOL; +" miles from st. Louis
No. 6-l2O acres 100 acres improved. % Arr.
o' umOef' larse new house n, W barn:
moving Wen; good orchard; splendid
$1,000 iIiOe'
No. $50 acres Is improved small frame house
ano ne s'apl. ; o miles from heller; A No.
NO. S-lbQ acres; 100 acres improved. good
pululnss well fenced exc. lent oil in
LIZ, HR STATE OF cultivation; 8 miles from
meier. Price $500
~ o. S-sO acr s4mies from Forest Utl x riles
nun , Sntpherd good house;ue barn;
No ~ AZ cleare excellent soil Price, si6Ol
No' ~ mouse and lot In Alma: well located.
~ rooms; 2nd house north OF enigma
mouse Price. $50 half cash. balance
time ' ""i''"oo
No. live have some eYcel,.,, ,..,..,
iHnds located from 10 10 miles from -,
'onis, Hnd from tu milee from Shen-
neId, easily improved. which we will
sel a. slO.' U per acre. small mas m. nts
down, balance 90 long time VI six peT
Sen,. interest These lands will be
uuuole IN price within three years. Cali
on or address, Nm
ALDRlCH & SMITH,
st. Louis, Mich.
~ D ALDhiCH. p. s. SMITH.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-08
STUMP BLASTING

No matter what kind OF stumps. or what dyn-
move them cheaper, safer and gu cker than by
another method Blasting tools, experi need
men and estimates IN de. Write AJAX DYNA-
MITE WOhKS, BAY City, Mich tlSO4w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-08
SOCIETIES.

Old Spanish port and sherry, Burks-
town gin-imported goods-and "Old
Rosebud" whiskey are the finest in the
land. Sold by Paul Murray. 1lS0.tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-08

The subject of the morning sermon at
the Presbyterian church will be, The
Fourth Beatitude" The illustrated SER
mon will be given in the evening, the
subject being Jacob, Man Trans
formed by God" All are welcome.
SOCIETIES.
Wednesday evening with Mrs. Hayes.
The Woman's Club will meet with
Madam Lancashire on Monday after
noon at 2 :I5 standard time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-08
Real
FOR SALE.

have the following pieces for sale
If in need of farm or house and lot.
let us know your wants: