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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
WON'T GET DEGREE.
President Mckinley VIII Not lie Hon
ored by Harvard Unless He
Attends In Person,

New York. June 1s.-According 10 a
Boston dispatch to the Herald Pres
ident Mckinley will not be present at
The commencement of Harvard uni-
versity to receive the degree Of IL. D.,
and the university viii not confer the
degree in his absence.
When President Eliot was informed
that Mr.. Mckinley would not be pres
ent, he said:
ar Mr.. Mckinley IS not present at the
commencement, the degree will not be
conferred upon him. as there would be no
opportunity TO do so. Formerly "a degree
Was conferred occasionally, but the GUS
tom of the college for several years has
been 20 present the degree 90 those only
who present themselves IN person on COM
mcncemeut day. | presume that the Gus
tom Will be adhered to this year"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
Mr. Rockefeller Addresses students.

Chicago. June 1s.-John d. Rookie
feller's first convocation address at
the University Of Chicago Tuesday
was the item Of particular interest
upon the programme OF the fifth and
last day Of the decennial cele bration.
Mr.. Rockefeller spoke very modestly
Of his part in the growth and devel-
opment of the university. saying that
il would never have come into exist
ence had IL not been for the president.
William Rainey Harper, and assured
the president and trustees Of his con-
tinued support, announcing that the
board Of trustees had another gift in
contemplation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
TABLET UNVEILED.
Comm emorating Organization Fifty
Years Ago I'm boston of the y.
VI {. A.-JubiIee Ends.

Boston, June 1.-THE jubilee Of the
Y. NJ. c. \. was celebrated Yesterday
and delegates from all paris Of the
world gave greeting. \ tablet was un-
yelled COMMUNICATING the or.aniza-
ton Of the Boston Young Mems Chris
tian association, the first in the United
States. on December %. 1851, a tele-
gram from Emperor William, Of Ger
many. was read. and delegates were
given reception in the state house by
Gov. Crane.
Boston, June IA farewell mass
meeting was held at the y. NJ. {. \.
jubilee yesterday, resulting in many
conversions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
KEEP CHINESE TROOPS OUT.
Foreign Ministers at Picking Refuse
TO Grant Permission for Return
of 5000 Soldiers

Picking. June 1s.-The foreign min
listers have declined to assent to the
request to allow 5000 Chinese soldiers
to come to Picking now. They con-
slider that it would be inadviSable TO
permit such a step 10 be taken be-
fore the latter part of August, by
which time, the international troops,
with the exception of the legation
guards, will have left the city.
The ministers also declined 10 per-
init international troops TO guard
the forbidden city until the Chinese
soldiers shall arrive.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
Daughters Defender Shot.

Berkeley, Cal, June 1s.-Dr. J. G..
Jessup, a dentist, was shot and fatal
ly wounded by Rev. Charles Adams,
formerly an Episcopal minister. It is
stated that Adams daughter called
Jessup by telephone and asked him to
come TO her home and prevent her
father from whipping her. When Jes-
sup arrived at the Adams house and
demonstrated with him, Adams drew
n revolver and shot the dentist
through the breast. Adams is in jail
and Jessnp is DYING.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
A JOHN SMITH STORY.
How One of the NumbericSs Frater-
nifty WAS Reached by Clever
Correspondence Clerk.

Any city directory VIII show that
the number of persons bearing the
surname of smith is legion. But the
clan is not by any means confined 10
cur large cities. In the town of
Smithville, in one of the western
states, resides a John Smith, who, be-
ing the leader of the local band, had
occasion 10 order from an eastern
supply house n French horn and a
pair of drumsticks. Unfortunately,
Mr.. Smith neglected TO say in which
state Smithville was situated. The
instrument makers were anxious 10
reach the band leader, as they did
not wish 10 throw away the order.
They finally called in a shipping
clerk, who had considerable expert.
ence with matters of the kind. He be-
thought himself of the postal guide.
and learned that there were sc
Smithvilles i'm almost as many states
and territories. so he Immediately
dispatched postal card, addressed
10 John Smith. Smithville, asking for
his state. allotting one TO each state.
and awaited results. In the course
of time one Of the postal cards
reached Mr.. Smith, who was becom
ing inpatient at the delay in receiv.
ing the French horn and the drum.
sticks. Mr.. Smith wrote an indig.
nant reply, stating that if they did
not know where to send the French
horn and drumsticlls, he could not
understand how they could reach him
by mail, and again failed 10 give his
complete address. Fortunately the
postmark, which before had been il.
legible, was now sufficiently plain 10
enable the instrument makers 10 10.
cate the town, so they Immediately
forwarded the French horn and
drumsticks, and accompanied them
with letter explaining all the cir.
cumstances and causes of delay. The
French horn and drumsticks were
duly received by Mr.. Smith and aisu
the letter, TO which he replied that
il they had sent him 36 postal cards.
he would like to know how il was
he'd only received one.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
Murderer Give. himself In.

Tacoma, Wash. June 1s.-Charles
Stewart, alias Charley, the Woodchop-
per-" who killed George Swanson near
Olalalla Saturday. was forced by hun
ger 60 leave his hiding place Monday
in search of food and was captured by
n sherif's posse near Gig Harbor.
Stewart says his stepfather, j. w
Greenwood, is a wealthy farmer living
near Lampasas Springs. Tex. and he
will not talk about the murder until
he has written his relatives, whom he
expects will take steps TO defend him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
Making Stronger Case.

Kansas City, Mo-, June 1s.-A spe-
cial 90 the star from Eldorado, Kan,
says: II is considered that the
states case against Jessie Morrison
by the Introduction as evidence Of
several slips Of paper upon which
Mrs. Castle wrote as she lay on her
dying bed. Her windpipe had been
severed with the razor in Miss Nor
rison's hand and she could communi-
cate with those about her by writing
Nv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
Federal Leaders I'm Porto Rico Call
on Gov. Allen and Oner Him
Their Cooperation

San Juan, u. r., June 1s.-At a
mass meeting of the federal party
held Sunday Francisco Acuna was
elected party leader TO succeed Mu-
noz Rivera. AS a first step toward
establishing harmonious relations be-
tween the federal party and the
American authorities, a committee
composed Of Seniors Acuna, Santiago
Palmer and Diaz Navarro paid their
respects to Gov. Allen Monday and Of
fered him their cooperation in what
ever measures would advance the best
interests Of Porto Rico. IT is now
thought that the time has come when
party chickering's should cease and be
overlooked and that all men should
unite in a common desire 10 aid the
government. The committee informed
Gov. Allen that they were satisfied
the intentions Of the administration
had been for the best.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
She Had nm Answer. ANYWAY

Little Edith belongs to a family
where the older girls go 10 semi
nary and she keeps careful track Of
all their doings. Some of the words
much for her, so when the class in
geology had field day." and some
one asked Edith what they were go
NJ for. she replied: "Oh. s'pose
hey're goin' to hunt theological
.pecjfnens.'
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21

Fastest Battieship.

Boston, June 13.-The Sstest bat
tleship in the United States navy, and
probably the fastest battleship in the
world, is the Illinois Yesterday over
the Cape Ann course of 81 knots She
developed an average speed of 1871
knots, the worlds record for n sus-
tanned trial over a measured course.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
Three brother, Drown.d

B-.llaire, o., June 14.-Three sons Of
Lawrence o. Mellott were carried
away by the water in Captina creek in
cloudburst and drowned. The bodies
have not yet been recovered. The VIC
Tins were Arthur, aged -; WILDER,
nine, and Roy, six.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
Mig Cargo of Sugar.

San Francisco, June lS.-The steam
ship Hawaiian, which arrived Monday
from Honolulu, brought the largest
cargo of sugar ever sent out of the
Hawaiian islands. 1t consist ted of
5000 tons, valued at $75O,O00.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
Ratified nv Pope.

Rome, June 1s.-The pope has rati-
fed the appointment Of DIR. Thomas
+. Kennedy, of Philadelphia. as rector
of the American college, in succession
TO Mgr. O'Connell, appointed bishop Of
Portland, Me. The appointment of Dr.
Kennedy was recommended by the
congregation OF the propaganda, Sat-
urdav.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
Don't Want Militia.

Honolulu, June Z, via San Fran
cisco, June 1S.-The senate commit
tee in the legislature returned a re-
port to-day recommending the entire
abolition of the national guard The
report suggested that the military
raphernalia be put aboard scow,
towed out to sea and dumped over
board
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
Victims OF n Tornado.

Sioux City, Ia, June IA small
tornado in Lyon county, north Of
here, demolished a number of houses
a three year-old son of j. Armstrong
was killed. Armstrong and his wife
were badly hurt, and he win likely
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
Fire Mt Mattoon, III.

Mattoon, H., June 17.-Early Satur-
day the Sinsabaugh stables, contain
ing 125 tons Of broomcorn, the plant
of the Weekly Gazette Printing COM
pany and the First Methodist Episco-
pal church were destroyed by fire.
Origin of the fire unknown. Loss,
CO.. oOO
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
A Western Trn

Butte Mont, June 1S.-Crazed by
causeless jealousy, George Brown, a
miner, cut his wife's throat with q
razor Monday, killing her instantly.
He then gashed his own throat, but
will recover.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
Want Inv RcpeaIed.

New York, June 1.-THE Chinese in
the United States are preparing for an
organized fight TO obtain the absolute
repeal of the Geary exclusion act at
the coming session of congress.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
TOLEDO, SAGINAW & MUsKEGoN R'Y

Lv Ashley for Detrois
al l2:l0 J.. m.
Close connections are
made at Owosso JunctD
with all trains OF d., g.
/ II. * NJ. Ry.
BEN. FLETCHER, I. =. A.
J Detroit. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
Die. In In.nne A.,lum.

New York, June ls.-James +. Wam-
bold, who many years ago was one Of
the best known minstrel men and cir
Gus clowns in the country, is dead in
the Overlook On. j. insane asylum.
branch OF the Essex county asylum.
Of which he had been an inmate for 2e
years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
Town Town suffers from Fire

Perry, Ia, June 13.-Fire broke out al
Woodward Wednesday and destroyed
nearly half of the business portion of
the town. Loss about $780, 900.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
ON THE DIAMOND.
Tables showing Percentages of the
Clubs of Leading Organizn-
tions Up to Date.

The following tables show 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, 1901-06-21
CoufInue. IN Improxe

Washington, June 1s.-Mrs. McKin.
ley's condition continues TO improve
aud ii is hoped she will be able to go to
Canton about Julyl.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
Eighteen lives Lost.

West Newton. Pa, June 13.-The
death of Harvey Beveridgc al the
McKeesport hospital brings the total
number of fatalities Of the Port Royal
mine disaster UP to IS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
H-GOV. P|NGREE IS DYING
Son Cables That Doctors Have
About Given UP Hope of Saw
ing His Life.
BEING KEPT ALIVE BY STIMULANTS.
Disease from which He Is Suffering
Is Malignant liberation of Intes-
tines-He Is Partially Unconscious
and Growing steadily Weaker-Is
Making Gallant Fight.

London, June 1s.-Mr. Pingree is
sinking fast. Mr.. Mills says the end is
only question of a few hours.
Detroit, Mich, June ls.-EX-Gov.
Pingree's son Joe cabled the News
Tuesday from London the following
bulletin on his fathers conditions:
Much weaker. Doctors do not think
there is much hope of recovery. Strongest
remedies apparently have no effect"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21

Lave Ashley.
$50 a. n. for Muskegon
$50 p. IN. for Muskegon
JNo. w. LORD,
Traffic Manager,
Detroit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
HOLLAND DIVISION.

(nlCaSO.
Leave Holland daily 900 p m, OF.
tawa Beach 1905 p III. Cor on arrival
of train
Leave Chicago daily 500 p m.
making connections with train at OF
tawa Beach at 900 a. III.
This gives all Northern aud Eastern
Michigan towns and cities first class
service at competitive rates.
Consult Pere Marquette Ry. agent
for particulars.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
Wants to start Home.

A special cablegram TO the Journal
from its London correspondent says
of the condition of ex-Gov. Pingree,
who is seriously i'll in that city:
"F1ngree IS constantly asking when he
can start home. Joe (his som evades an an
swer, but he now knows that there is no
hope. The doctors say II IS foolish for
Mrs. Pingree TO come The liberation of
the bowels Increases. No food can be re-
tanned. y change is expected in a hours.
i am notifying the ambassador"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
Is in semi-Conscious state.

DR.. Mills said Tuesday evening that
Mr. Pingree's condition was becom-
ing most critical. He was partially
unconscious and is growing weaker
and weaker. The doctor added:
ut seems too bad that the serious nature
OF his almeEt was not discovered earlier.
He ought never TO have been allowed 10
travel on the continent. Mr.. Pingree is
receiving every care and is making a gall
liant fight: but the liberation Of the stom-
ach Is only one symptom Of the compli-
Gated disease, which 1t seems impossible
20 check"
Mr.. Pingree is attended by three
physicians and two nurses.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
Grand Trunk R'y System.
EASTBOUND

EASTBOUND
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
Recovery Impossible.

London, June 1s.-Dr. Sir Thomas
Barlow, Dr. Dir William Broadbent
and DR.. Mills had a consultation
Tuesday evening regarding the case
of Mr.. Pngree. \ representative OF
the press was afLerward informed
that the malignant liberation Of the
intestines was so pronounced that
the recovery Of the patient was prac-
tically impossible. The frequent APP
plication of stimulants alone pre-
vents his collapse.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
SIGNS OF HARMONY.

and two nurses.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-11-01
OVerCOatS.

The greatest line Of mems boys and ehdrens the
State Not made in sweat shops but made BY the best manufacturers
this country and in their factories You catch
ing smallpox, dpheri scarlet fever and like diseases when you
buy anything from
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-11-01
MEMS SHOES.

Now, in this line well equipped in everything from
good honest pillow shoe to regular uptodae dress shoe Our
nous Stacy Adams shoe Is by al to be the durable and
stylish shoe this
latest styles all kinds of leathevc kid calf veooure calf
and pat vc kid In 3d. so and 81 line you the
styles of the above mentioned stock If shoe
from $250 to 81 all ask is CALL From the styles
toned able please from the smallest the largest
shoe statesmen would be pleased to have call
These two lines exceed by Lee gents mannsh
shapes Wei kid veoloure calf box calf and patent leather 1874
Prices Ranging from 81 to 81.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-11-01
SHOE DEPARTMENT..

We have the best and date shoe West Ten
and motto the people the for the
We carry everything shoes to please everyone from
youngest infant to the Oldest living Our line Of infants
and babies shoes complete every respect Prices
from zoe up Wei kid and pat vici both lace and button All
style toes 70 suit everybody Come and see for yourself.
We handle all the lines in the styles-ace
and buttons spring heels and heavy extension and kid
tips right up date
Heavy extension soe all the latest styesbox calf enamel
calf yici kid and leather Prices RANGING from 81 25 49,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-11-01
Boys Suits and Overcoats.

Thousands of boys Suits and REFERS age
20 Beautiful patterns rich coong wonderful variety and
shoddy trashy goods house. If
feel assured you have the worth Of the price paid
Chdren's suits and overcoats, years. $150 $780,
Boys suits and overcoas, to Is years. $3.50 $1,000
Boys suits and overcoats, 16 years. $500 $780,
$50 dozen feced undershrs drawers
gray regular SOC sellers, price 25c.
200 dozen cotton wool eeced shirts drawers col
blue and brown regular 75c Sellers price
125 dozen fine wool silk shirts drawers
prices range from 75c to $500
A full line OF mems and boys wool underwear.
The nobbe line Of fancy coored Shirts both soft
stiff booms
White shirts for dress Price $1.O0 o S1.50.
Each and every week line Of the latest
in ties string, four-in-hands, etc Strictly up to date
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-11-01
Jewe1ry Dept

Our JewelrY department is always brmul Of bargains
trouble for anything want from
pin set to the finest diamonds and solid gold goods just LISTEN
Solid gold watch chain, $3.50 Solid silver hmbe 25c and up
Solid gold rings price want in beautiful degnn
headquarters for anything in the Jewey line Remember
Holiday line of Novelties will be the complete
shown this city, and will pay to investigate line before
buying Good goods low prices and courteous treatment
pointer Call and trouble to show goods
department still leads, and optical department complete
isfaction guaranteed in every respect
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-11-01

nn9dnU1rfnrc That's where go-to the facto
large quantities at the least possible Why do call
ourselves headquarters Because the largest buyers
and sellers of merchandise $50 miles of this city, because
buy and sell only honest merchandise honest prices
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-11-01
Quality

0u11ifV The almighty argument Of price does not
Nu"AAby amount to anything unless backed up by
quality. Quality is the basis of price. When advertise
special values special prices the hghgrade
goods for which this is famous thorough exami
nation will convince you.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-11-01
Millinery.

Of all departments in store show the inn
gain that millinery does The great popularity
this due to the fact that carry nothing but the
most stylish millinery and if millinery il not style then
need to change your old hat We have just received
line Of pattern hats and have them display
In chidrens' showing an immense line
and at prices to please ALL When show the finest line
also make you the lowest prices Don't fail to inspect
this department.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-11-01
Domestic.

OO11GSE1C.
80 pieces of good 2c grade of lannelette for ladies'
house dresses big selection Of patterns per
yard.
3o-inch-wde all wool hannels, greys, blues whites
and reds for chldrens undershirts worth 35c per yard
25c
Heavy weight brown or bleached domestic-yard wide
by the yard or bolt-5c per yard.
Caicos of all kinds and patterns. Good indigo blues
fast color reds blacks with colored igureseven the Smp
greys and blacks; at SC per yard
Hosiery and Underwear.
Ladies' and chidrens hose in fast blacks both the
and wide rib, all sizes; pair for 25c.
Boys heavy bicycle hose fast black all Sizes They
double heal and toe, also double knee Worth 2oc
pair; T5c pair straight.
Ladies fast black wool hose also feece-lined hose;
light and heavy weight cotton hose-ths is mixed lot
they have ranged in price from 35c soc pair 25c
pair
We have big line of infants hose in all colors and
backs-most anything you might want for the little is
here
good weight feece-lined ladies' vests and pants in
white and cream, worth CSC; now 25c per garment.
very heavy weight garment, called seal-lned
count Of the heavy fleece have both and pants They
well worth 75c each; 5oc garment. We have
splendid good ladies' union suit heecenedts the Melba
style; now soc per suit
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-11-01

10 dS we Say and promises S W. we'll ' Inownm
hence constantly increasing business of which we
unquestionably proud. You will do well BY carefully In
vestgatng and comparing prices and qualities with
those Of others.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-11-01
Special Sale of Mems Suits.

$50 splendid suits made Of pure hbets vicunas finished
and unfinished woed cut in military and conservative styles and
lined with durable double warped serge Our special low price, 49,
200 mems suits very handsomely madef like made order
suits Sewed with died silk cashmere blue
and black fancy blue and black worsed metons Price
range the lot $40 to $3.50.
$50 fine mems suits, good the every thread
and stitch Round and square cuaways
Prince Aber single doubebreasted STYLE they up
the hour No better
than $500 to $4,000 Our prices 1890 8 $1,000
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-11-01
Dress Goods

Dress OOOQS
54 inches wide all wool suitings in shades of brown
castor, oxford grey navy blue and black They are we'll
worth 75c per yard, soc per yard.
All wool French venetian CLOTH the regular $I.35
quality We have all the and staple shades at
csc per yard.
We have extra fine quality Of English melton CLOTH
Of light weight used for ladies' fine ailormade suits
The shades are French grey TAM brown, navy blue and
black Our regular price is So per yard $I4o per
yard.
IS pieces Of all wool French fannels also fancy fan
nels for ladies' shirt waits They range in price from Csc
to Csc per yard they at price soc yer yard
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-11-01
Collars and Cuffs.

You find Of the latest style collars
popular prices,
The and attention give make and finish constitute
standing evidence Of the really wonderful advance the manufacture
Of suits and and the pcees
themselves very unusual.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-11-01
Dry Goods Department.
Ladies' and Children's Cloaks.

Ladies' and ChiIdren'S CIOakS.
Here is stunning good cloak bargain It's ladies'
box cloak made up in light TAM caster black and navy
blue. The style is box front and half fitting back lined
with Italian satin. The cloak has been selling $780,
each.
Then have the three quarter length, automobile in
TAM and black made Of fine grade Of English ker
sey with box front and half fitting back yoke both
in front and back lined in SINNERS satin and has the
chesterfield sleeve and cuff It is upodate garment
It was SIS; now $40 each.
chid's box coat in blue only, made Of good beaver
cloth and trmed in gold braid around double collar and
sleeves pretty thing for girl and she help
but like It's worth great deal than the sale price
Now &c.
There many other special and jackets that we
would like to tell you Of but space does not allow We in
vite you to our line before purchasing.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-11-01
Ladies' Waists.

ladies' all wool flannel waist ready made up
in boxplats in front and fine tucked back worth $2
BI.4o each
All wool flannel waits in all colors and Sizes made up
in the latest style shirt waist full blouse 'front.' plain French
back and bishop sleeve. They SIPS; oSc each
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-11-01
CLOTAING DEPARTMENT.

What You Can Find Here.
The best Mems $500 overcoat id the State
The best Mems ~ so overcoat in the State.
The best Mems $1,000 overcoat in the State.
The best Mems $3.50 overcoat in the State.
The best Mems 90 to $685. 90 overcoat in the State