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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
summary Of His Career.

Below will be found brief sum
mary Of the life of Mr.. Armour:
Born in Madison county, y. Y, May Is
1892
Saved his first 500 in 1851 from his
earnings as farm hand and village
grocer's clerk.
Started with a party Of argonauts from
Oneida. y. Y. bound for California in
wagons, April 10. 1852.
In 1856 returned to the house Of his
father in New York, with nearly 81, 900
the foundation Of his fortune
In June Of that year he went 10 Mil
waukee and bought an interest i'm the
commission business of Frederick r.
Miles
Married to Miss Malyiua Belle Ogden
Of Cincinnati. in October 1862.
In May 1868. having dissolved partner
ship with Miles, he became junior part
ner OF the firm OF PlankintOn 81 Armour.
pork packers.
In ls6i the Chicago house Of his brother.
Herman O. Armour. affiliated with
the Milwaukee house. Herman was sent
10 New York. where he opened an eastern
branch. called Armour. Plankinton q
Co. and Joseph +. Armour. younger
brother. was placed In charge OF the Chi
cago house. which was known as H. O.
Armour & co. until 1870.
In 1865 Philip -. Armour made his first
world famous coup by anticipating the
surrender OF Cen Robert r. Lee. and
netting about s. 10000 for his firm by
selling pork from $50 down To $40 a bar
rel and filling the orders at an average
cost of SIS a barrel
Chicago house commenced packing hogs
In 1863. under The firm name OF +. u.
Armour x Co
Philip H. Armour moved To Chicago.
and established his permanent home here
ia 1879.
Established Armour Bros Banking
company AZ Kansas city i'm 1879. and
placed his brother Andrew W. Armour.
at the head OF it,
Established a great packing plant at
Kansas city in ISL
In 1875 survived = fierce bull raid I'm
pork. directed at him, employed s. 600 oOl
iu standing OFF his opponents. and net
ted 81 50o0o0 by the operation intended to
squeeze" him.
Armour mission founded i'm 1856 upon
800 90 bequeathed FOR that purpose by
Joseph r. Armour. and further endowed
and sustained by Philip ID. Armour
Armour institute founded
In 1892 an effort was made by leading
Chicago wheat operators to corner Mr.
Armour I'm a gigantic wheat deal His
chief danger OF defeat and enormous loss
lay I'm the fact that his opponents had
secured all the elevator space. Within
30 days Armour had bought or built
enough elevatCss to store his grain and
disappoint his rivals.
Bought $500. 900 worth OF gold In London
on his personal account. and used IL 10
stave off disaster during the days OF
panic which threatened some Chicago
banks I'm 1893.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
I,nched TWO Negroes.

Madison Fla. Jan. Two colored
men. Jim benson and his half-brother
were taken Thursday night from the
county jail here by persons unknown
led into the woods about a half mile
from town, and hanged. The bodies
were riddled with bullets. The ne
groes were charged with killing Fred
erick EcCding, farmer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
VIII Kent sentenced.

Springfield. H.. Jan. S.-In the Ma
coupin county circuit court, Tuesday.
VIII Kent, who was charged with the
murder Of his brother Noble Kent, at
Girard. December 3. 1898. and who was
allowed to plead guilty Saturday TO
manslaughter, was sentenced by Judge
Shirley 10 - years i'm the peuitentiary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
PugiIist Dies from blow.

Esston. Pa. Jan. S.-Frank WEIGH
the pugil,t died Tuesday morning
from the effects OF hi, fight at Cedar
Park. Phillipsburg. y. j.. ON New
Years eve. with Pat Donovan. Welch's
case is one of the most remarkable on
record. lie had not been conscious
from the time he collapsed in the ring
until he died. period of over a week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
One sort of BIrd.

"I don't like Mr.. Slyman." exclaimed
the athletic girl 81 think he's ssrcas-
tic"
"Why 500" asked her friend.
"You know | pride myself on my
healthy appetite. Well, last night at
dinner he remarked 10 me that he never
knew anyone with an appetite so bird
like"
III shouldn't call that sarcasm. but
rather hyperbole. He was probably
thinking Of an ostrich. - Catholic
Standard and Times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
We'll Received.

San Juan. Porto Rico, Jan. Gov.
Allen. who left San Juan Thursday to
visit the towns in the western part
OF the island. has returned TO the
capital He visited several places
never before visited by any governor
Of Porto Rico. Everywhere he was
most enthusiastically received. At
10. provide him with an escort.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
DEATH CLOSES BUSY LIFE
Philip d. Armour, Millionaire and
Noted Philanthropist, Dies at
His Home in Chicago.
ATTACK OF HEART DISEASE THE CAUSE.
He Retained Consciousness Until Near
the End and Passed Away Sur
rounded by His Wife and Children
Brief summary of His Notable
Career.

Chicago, Jan. Philip Danforth
Observation-Disclosures, financier and
100 times millionaire, head of the vast
commercial establishment that bears
his name-died at his home, 2115 Prai-
RE avenue, at 5:45 o'clock Sunday aft
ernoon, aged 6S years.
A muscular affection Of the heart,
known 10 the medical profession as
myocardits. was the immediate cause
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
pardoned.

Marysvillc No, Jan. S.-Caleb G..
Jesse, convicted last February OF
shooting and killing Frank Griffin,
editor Of Grifiin's Marysville Review,
and sentenced 10 two years in the
penitentiary, has been pardoned by
Gov. stephens.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11

When threatened hv- pneumonia or
any other lung trouble, prompt relief is
necessary, AS 1t is dangerous 10 delay
We would suggest that One Minute
Cough Cure e taken S soon as irdics-
uons OF having taken cold are noticed.
II cures quickly and its early use pre-
vents consumption. Sharrar & Mulhol-
lnnd
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
Blown TO Atoms.

The old idea that the body sometimes
needs powerful, drastic, purgative pill
has been exploded for DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. which are perfectly harmless,
gently stimulate liver and bowels TO ex-
poisonous matter, cleanse the system
and ab'olutely cure constipation and
sick headache Only 75c al Sharrsr x
Mulholland's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
Entire Fnmii, Harmed.

Lockport. y. Y. Jan. S.-The resi-
dcnce Of Edward H. Taylor al Model
City. near here. was burned and
Taylor. his wife and three small chill
dren nerished I'M the hames
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
Aged Journalist Dead.

Warren. o.. Jan 4.-Hon. William
Ritezel. the venerable editor OF the
Warren Chronicle, died Thursday night
OF pneumonia, aged - years. He had
been in active newspaper work for 80
years. and had served TWO terms in the
lepislaimre
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
Grip Epidemic ut New york.

New York Jan. Sit j. estimated
that there are 100000 eases OF grip
bronchitis and pneumonia i'm the city.
Not only the city hospitals. but private
institutions are full 10 Overlooking
aud physicians i'm many instances are
fnoing it difficult to make their
ROUNDS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11

Ottumwa, la. Jan. by prema-
ture discharge OF dynamite in mine
No. 4. at Cleveland, n mining town
west Of here. w. \. Jenkins and
Thomas Bennett professional blast
.rs were instantly killed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
Drnouncc. Trust..

Helena. Mont. Ian. s.-Gov. Toole i'm
his message 10 the legislature called
attention 10 the states wonderful
mineral wealth and development and
vigorously denounced trusts and mo.
nopolieS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11

Scratch, scratch, scratch; unable 10 at
tend TO business during the day or sleep
during the night, Itching piles-horri-
hle plsgue. DOan's Ointment cures.
Never fails Al any drug htore. 80 cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
Center of Formulation.

Washington, Jan. II man goes
TO Columbus, Ind. and walks about
seven miles due southeast of that thriv-
ing town he will arrive at the spot
which is the exact center Of the popu.
lation Of the United States. So says
the census bureau in an official bulle-
Tin
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
Arc snfI.neh.

Havana. Jan. S.-H. Il. Hawley. who
has just returned here from the
southern part of the island. reports
that tranquility and prosperity exist
there. that the people are satisfied
with the American government of
Cuba. and that no desire is expressed
for an governmental chanoe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
Won the Race.

Boston. Jan. bobby Walthour, OF
Atlanta. the southern champion, and
the 73-hour worlds champion, won
the international siN-day bicycle race
at Park Square Garden. The distance
wa. 900 miles laps.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
Farmers Arrested.

Milwaukee, Jan. g. Seventeen we'll
TODD farmers on the Oneida Indian
reservation have been arrested by the
United States marshal charged with
cutting timber belonging 10 the gov
eminent 10 the value OF SIS 900.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11

and cheerfulnesS soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that il is not uncommon
for a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. 1.-THE child urin-
ates too often il the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
Lived In Three Centurie.

Chicago, Jan. William Scott, OF
this city, who lived the last three
years Of the eighteenth century. all
of the nineteenth and two days of
the twentieth. died Wednesday, aged
1903 years
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11

neSe cause. ana that the signing OF
the agreement as II exists at pres
cnt would be most serious menace
10 the dynasty aS the state of the
country is doubtful The note Will be
signed il China is very sincere in
carrying ont the pro, .sionS OF the
agreement.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11

The most soothing, healing aud anti
septic application ever devised is De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. Ii relieves
at once and cures piles, sores, eczema
and skin diseases. feware of imita-
tions. Sharrar & Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
I.y uPlIetI.

Rome. Ga. Jan. 4.-Gcorge Reed a
negro. charged with an attempted as
sault on Mr. j. VI. LoCkleer. OF this
city, "Wednesday night. was hanged
THURSDAY to a tree. after which his
body was riddlcd with bullets by mob
Of 80 mon. Reed protested his inno-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11

Springfield. H., Jan. S.-At meet
ing OF the state board of agriculture
Tuesday morning w. {. Garrard was
elected secretary 10 succeed himself
and +. \. Hall, prominent merchant
Of this city. was elected treasurer TO
succeed Ben H. Brainerd.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
ThIr,, Person. Drowned.

san Francisco. Jan. The steamer
Iaqua. which left here for San Diego,
was wrecked on Duxbury reef. just
outside the Golden Gate. and 70 per-
- vert 5-ep1aH
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11

IpaDer Mills burned.

Little Falls. MINI. Jan. S.-Ihe Hen
nepin paper mill burned early i'm the
morning. causing total loss of $4,000
or more The insurance is $4,000.
The pulp mill was damaged. The fire
was first discovered in a small wood
room hetMeen the two mills
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
New Road Opened.

Knoxville. Tenn. Jan. s.-The first
through train from Nashville 10 Knox
vile by the Tennessee Central railroad
reached Knoxville az S o'clock, having
on board a party Of Nashville business
men and others.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
Ccrmnra Give Bnttic tn Chincsc.

Picking. Jan. S. German cNpcdi-
ton i'm the northern district encoun-
tered at S/e-lIai-k Kong, 20 miles north
west of the junction Of The great
wall, 5000 Chinese. The Germans re-
tired toward Lui-Tin-Fu. where they
were reinforced The country is c1>-
ceeding,y mountainous. and the vii
'age 4, i'm an iuclosed valley, with
walled entrance The Germans adj
yarccd 10 attack the wall vhereupon
the Chinese had mounted ten cannon,
including four old krupps. \ noun
tain battery bombarded the place for
an hour and the position was then
taken al the point OF the bayonet.
Three hours further fighting occurred
before the enemy we're driven out Of
the valley. The Chinese loss is eSti-
mated al 200 and the German loss one
killed and four wounded. The Ger
mans. after destroying all the dwell
iugS. retired TO Neu-king.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
n.nL Not, Circulation.

Washington. Jan. The total cir
culation OF national bank notes on
December n was si4O.O61.41O. an in
crease for the year OF 500, s65.sS7.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11

Lansing. Mich. Jan. 3.-The lcgisla-
ture convened yesterday and H. II.
LOOMS was elected president of the
senate and John Carton speaker
OF the house.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
nrnkr All nrcord..

Washington, Jan. The gross gold
in the treasury Saturday was $780,
ZOE ,oos, breaking all records.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11

OF death He had been rapidly re-
covering from pneumonia that for
three weeks had threatened his life.
At nine o'clock Sunday morning his
heart gave way under the strain OF
his recent illness, his pulse running
up TO 103. That was the beginning
of the end.
Mr.. Armour was surrounded by his
family when he died Those at his
bedside besides his physician and
nurses were his wife, Mrs. Philip ID.
Armour. Jr.. and Mr.. and Mrs. j. Og-
den Armour The millionaire re-
tanned consciousness until within an
hour of his denfh
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11

Things sweet TO taste prove in di-
ge>tlOu soul.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11

A man seldom loses the respect OF
Others until he has loS' his own.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11

\ long face Is ~. paSsrsrt to
Heaven.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
THE EMPRESS IS DEFIANT.
Minister Conger Reports She Is
Opposing Acceptance by China
of Demands of Powers.
sSlIED STATES MAKES A SUGGESTION.
rroposes THAT Question:. Of Indemnity
and of Framing New Commercial
Treaties lie Considered by inter-
national Commission mt Washing
ton or European Capital.

Washington. Jan. S.-Minister Con-
ger cables the state department that
there is ground for the belief that the
empress dovager is opposing the ac-
ceptancr by China OF the demands OF
the powers
United states Makes suggestion.
Washington. Jan. S.-The United
states has proposed that the question
" indemnity and of framing new com
rercial treaties with China shall be
considered bV an international COM
mission either at Washington or at the
capita Of one of the other powers CON
cerned thus removing these two
phases Of the negotiations from Pc
king.
Creates Sensation nj PckinE
Picking. Jan. THE protest Of the
viceroy OF Yangtsc 10 the signing OF the
Joint note has created little surprise
here; but the fact that the other south
ern yiceroys also have protested. caus-
ing the court 60 instruct the plenipO-
tentiaries not TO sign the note has ere
ateG great sensation i'm Picking The
~ iilFll1 ms hV' ~ Nv 1T ~ Nv u
for signature. The ministers believe.
however. that Prince Ching is too ire
vocably bound verbally. and think he
will sign tomorrow.
The objections of the southern vice
roys are practically the same as those
which the court originally telegraphed
70 Prince Ching and concerning which.
on the representations Of Prince Ching
and III Hung Chang, the court eventu-
ally agreed TO endeavor TO make better
terms after the signing Of the note.
The court was doubtless influenced
by the protests from the south, because
it was generally felt that the dynasty
had less influence there than in the
north.
Urged Not TO Return.
Chang-Chi-Tung has strongly urged
the court not 10 return 10 Picking
but to establish capital in the
Yangtse valley. lie says this will
strengthen the south toward the Chi
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
THE HOLIDAYS ARE OVER
Both Branches of Congress Convene
After Their Recess and Re-
sumo Their Work.
IMPORTANT BILLS UNDER DISCUSSION.
The senate Considers the Measure for
Reorgnniying trm3-Thc House
Disposes Of suffrage RESOLUTION
Complete summary orr Proceed
ings Day bS Day.

Washington, Jan. when the SEN
sion of the twentieth century the
army bill was taken up with view
10 pressing il 10 a final vote as soon
as possible. Bills were introduced
providing for the extension of the
land laws Of the United States 10
Hawaii and 70 create department OF
education, giving the head of the de-
parrmrur place IN tfhr president
cabinet.
Washington, Jan. 81 For five hours
yesterday the senate discussed the
army reorganization bill The debate
took a wide range at times, but was
confined principally 10 the question OF
the necessity for the increase in the
regular army provided for in the pend
ing measure. \ resolution was passed
prohibiting the sale of opium or intoX-
icants 10 uucivilized races or aborigi-
nal tribes. The legislative. executive
and judicial appropriation biz ($2f-
723,307) was reported.
Washington. Jan. In the senate
in considering the army rcorganiza-
ton bill.
Washington. Jan s. Senator Vest
(Mo) introduced a bill in the senate
yesterday 10 prevent haz,ng at mill
tary academies The credentials OF
J. r. Morgan, elected senator from
Alabama for the fifth time. were pre-
sented Senator Lodge (MasS.) spoke
in favor of a large army and navy.
The House.
Washington. Jan. TN the house
yesterday the time was occupied in
discussing the rcapportionment bill
Mr.. Hill Comm introduced "a bill to
maintain the Legal tender silver dol
lar at parity with gold.
Washington. Jan. In the house
Yesterday a resolution 10 investigate
abridgmcnt OF suffrage i'm certain
southern states was referred 10 the
census committee. and the reapportion-
meut bill was discussed Mr.. Shattuc
CO.. introduced in an amended form
mis- resolution proposing corgrrssion-
al inquiry into the alleged abridement
Of the right OF suffrage.
Washington. Jan. The rcaPpor-
tionmcnt bill was discussed in the
house on Saturday and Mr.. Littlefeld
(Me) and Mr.. Hopkins (lll.) INDUCED
i'm sharp exchange of words
Washington, Jan. S.-ln the house
yesterday the reapportionment bill
was further discussed. Bills were in
troduced 10 extend the Chinese eXclu-
sion law and 10 favor war veterans.
when competent. for official positions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind. dis
and lessons ambition; beauty. vigor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11

urine scalds the flesh or If, when the child
reaches an age when it should be able to
control the passage it is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting, depend upon It. the cause Of
the difficulty is kidney trouble. and the first
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due TO a diseased condition Of the
kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as
most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men s,c made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble.
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
Swamp-ROot is soon realized. Ii IS sold
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11

by druggists. in fifty
cent and one dollar
sizes. You may have a
sample bottle by mail
free, also pamphlet tell
ing all about il. inclt
thousands Of testimor
from sufferers cured. l
& Co., Binghamton. /
merton this paper.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-11
Urged Not TO Return.

Chang-Chi-Tung has strongly urged
the court not 10 return 10 Picking.
but to establish a capital in the
Ysngtse valley. lie says this will
strengthen the south toward the Chi
New-York tribune., 1901-08-11
GREHHOf hDN.
THY ARE TIE FLEET EST OF ALL ForR FOOTED
ANIMALS.
From The London Mail.

From The London Mail
Comparatively few people realize of what re
markable speed dogs capable. some re-
rnarka ble statistics in regard Ia thls liaNr h'e
gat hered by NJ Dusolier, a French s'leht'Sl
After pointing out the marvellous endurance
shown 10y little fox terriers wh" folio" thelr
masters patiently for hours while the latter are
riding on bicycles or in carriages, he says that
even greater endurance il shown by certain "id
animals that akin 10 dogs.
Thus the wolf can run between nifty and sixty
miles in night, and an arctic foh can q"
quite as we'll If not better.
Nansen met one of these foxes on the ice at =
point more than seventy miles northwest OF t,Ie
sannikoU territory. which il iso miles from the
Asiatic coast Esquinau and Siberian dogs can
travel forty-ye miles on the ice in Ave hours
and there is one case on record in which team
OF Esquimau dogs travelled SIX ana nan mics
in twenty eight minutes.
According to II Dusolier. the speed ot the
shepherd dogs and those used in hunting ranges
from ten 10 fifteen yards a second. English set
tcrs and pointers hunt at the rate of eighteen
TO nineteen miles hour and they can main
tain this speed for al least two hours
FOXhOuuds extraordinarily sNft, as lS
proved 10y the fact that dog Of this breed once
beat q thoroughbred horse, covering four miles
in six and one-half minutes, which was Al the
rate Of nearly eighteen yards a second.
IireYhoundS the sWitteSt OF al fouT-foot'd
crs atures and their speed may be regarded as
equal to that Of carrier pigeons English grey
hounds, which are carefully selected. and when
used for coursinS, are aile To cover AT iul
gallon space between eighteen and twenty
three yards every second.
How great an achievement this is may be
Judged from the fact that a thoroughbred horse
rarely il ever. exceeds nineteen yards. More
over il is said that a hare at its greatest speed
never goes faster than at the rate Of eighteen
yards.
These Interesting statistics are exciting much
comment among sFortsmen and other lovers of
dogs and the opinion is unanimous that NJ
Dusolier has fully proved the right of the grey
hound rank the swiftest of the quadrupeds
Express engines only surpass them.