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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19
THINGS A SHARK WILL EAT.
Florida Fishermen Tell Tall Tales
About What They Have
Seen.

The capture OF a shark at Punta
! Rasa, Fla, the other day set the peo-
pie at the hotel To talking about the
things found in the stomachs Of
! sharks, says the New York Sun.
This is the story of the shark that
/ got away. kitchell thought that it
was at least 20 feet in length and he
spoke of il as blue man-eater,
/ which created "A smile in view of the
fact that he was guessing in the dark.
! 1t caused also u general discussion on
I the piazza.
All hands agreed in the first place
that not single instance was known
along the Florida coast where a man
had been eaten, or even bitten by a
shark. Hands had been snapped at
when dabbled in the water from a
boat, but the shark were voted To be
| too coWardly to attack a whole man
Nading or swimming.
Munson told OF IA big shark caught
al Cocoanut Grove after a slight
struggle. 1t had swallowed the bait
SO completely that the hook touched
vital spot and it came in practical
~ dead. 1t was nine feet long and
had Supped upon live raccoon,
which il had probably snapped from
the roots of red mangrove while
the animal was out after coon
oysters. The racoon was "A big one
and seemed to have been dead only
q few hours.
Van Horne supplemented this story
by telling about "a shark which he
cut open at Punta Rosa and which
contained 30 young sharks, all alive
end able to swim away when put in
the water. This was a case of man
catching BIB sharks on one bait.
George schultz told of the sharks
which gathered at Key West when
the transports and soldiers were
there. lie said that many OF the fish
were caught and often their stom-
achs contained little besides empty
beef cans which had been thrown
from the ships. In one case a pair
OF ,uSpenderS and a shoe were found
in the stomach OF big shark, but no.
body suspected that he had swal-
lowed man.
IiN'lilii Nlbltt dh'lfu HIS NuONd ny
telling OF a 12-foot shark which was
Melted of Sanibel island last year.
lie saw il cut open and can bring
able-bodied witnesses to make afli-
davit that the stomach of the crea-
ture contained three full-grown peli-
cans. seven king crabs. or horseshoe
crabs undigested. and more than two
bushels Of mullets in various stages
OF decomposition.
John Weber, Of Toledo, said that
he had seen shark take in all but
the head of a 1j0-pound tarpon,
which was being reeled in at Boca
Grande. The body of the big tarpon
was cut through as if by a knife and
it convinced the narrator that Boca
Grande shark could bite a leg of
man with ease.
After all the other stories were
told schultz modeStly remarked that
only few years ago he saw a shark
opened al Punta Rasa and it's stom-
ach contained the most indigestible
parts of a Florida steer. He found
the horns attached TO the skull and
the hoofs all separated in the fish
A. Florida steer il only few times
larger than Kansas jack rabbit this
story seems quite plausible.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19
The Passing Of Celia wicks PoIIasky

A good woman passed out OF the life
of this little city on last Friday morn
ing. We esteem il "a sad pri vilege 10
be able To contribute few lines 10 the
local paper, whose columns she delighted
60 read from the time OF its first issue
down TO the very moment of her final
eave taking of earthly interests. With
he first shock caused by her death, still
upon u, il is difficult to find fitting
words to adequately express our thoughts
concerning the life work of the subject
of this sketch. Nc only desire to speak
of her from che standpoint of those who
knew her in timately for forty years and
upwards
She was one of the highest types Of
perfect womanhood Tracing her life
lmpartlally from early childhood down
co the very moment of her dissolution
II was exemplary, if not ideal a.
daus liter. sister wife, mother and grand.
mother, it was the incarnation Of loving
elf-sacrifice and noble example. Shr
was Iii love with nature and nature S
ltws. She loved virtue for virtues sake.
She had no sympathy with the unreal,
artificial, shallow or discordant She
was courageous 70 the extent Of def ince
aud yet the personifi ,ation OF humility
aud implicitly God fearing and devout
III her faith she was free from Supersti
a., in, farm ShA t41
To the fullest, the precepts ani laws
OF the Mosaic reli glon aud practlced the
teachings aud love of the christian re-
llgion. A believer III aud supporter Of
ali cresds wnere goodness could be
discern d. she was utterly without prejo.
dice. Courageous. broad, charitable,
jas, and loving, she died as she lived,
without fear or dread Our hearts are
TOO tull TO write more, even did limited
space permit
Tier monument is her noble ife's
work Her tomb Is in the hearts of her
children. Her soul Is with her God W
wish TO think OF ner "a having character
lied the beautiful lines IN Bryant's
InanatopsIs
80 live. That VII n ia. ,u mons comes To Ipiu
the lnuuu 'raUlc caravan that moves
u that mysterious reH. m Whcta each shall o. he
Ills chamber IN the sieu. nails OF death,
Thou - not, hA- the q larry slave AT night
ScOurged to hi, dungeon but sustained aud
tined
liy an unial,ering trust, approach thy grave.
Like one VINO wraps the drapcry OF his couch
ABOUT hun, aud lies down 10 pleasant dreams.
Patient and accomplishing in her last
illness, she sank to rest with smile up
on her lips After iife's fitful dream.
she sleeps we'll We VINO knew her
best and loved her most, wish 60 feel
that her last prayer was answered, ana
that as we held her in cur arms and
babe our mother good night the angels
babe her good morning.
MAN h. PoLLAsKY,
FRANK +. POLLASKY.
Mrs ANNA +. MESSENGER.
MARCUS PoILAsKY
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19
RESOLUTIONS.

WHEREAS, The Great Ruler of the
universe has seen fit to visit the bone OF
Brother NJ. Pollasky, and take from his
side his dearly beloved wife and com
panion. Therefore be il
Resoired That we, the members OF
titz James Lodge, No. 80, Knights OF
Pythias, do hereby extend 10 him and
mis- family, our most sincere and heart
felt sympathy, in this their darkest
hour of trouble and sorrow. And fur
1her be II
Resoited, That copy of the these res
olutions be spread upon the minutes of
the lodge. and Published in the ALMA
RECORD, and copy sent to brothers, NJ
and Marcus Pollasky.
d NOUGHT,
DR. f. q. OLP,
w. SANDERSON.
Committee
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19
FRIDAY. JULY 10. 1901.

=. The Porto Rican tariff bill provided
for free trade whenever che Porto Rican
government should adopt revenue
measures capable of producing suifi'iant
revenues for the various expenses OF tn"
government. BY resolutions adopted on
July 4, the Porto Rcan legislature de-
Glare that the island is now capable of
sustaining its government without the
aid of tariff duties and they urge upon
the President that on July %, he issue IA
proclamation Of free trade. with the
United States this being the day estab-
Iished by the Porto Ricans as the an
niversary of the cominanof the Ameri-
can flag Gov Allen approves the ac-
tion of the legislature.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19
ELECTRIC ROAD.

The directors Of he t. ST. j. * ~.
l.. Electric Road claim they will have
cars running from Lansing 10 81 Johns
by Aug H. and that the north end will
be begun this fall and completed next
spring
They say it is very difficult just now
to procure material for railroad building
a fast a. required. Then too, men are
scarce and necessarily hard 60 get The
hot weather has also caused many men
to quit work, but they expect TO com.
mence work onthe north end under more
favorable circumstances.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19
wEDDED COUPLES SAFE.
Brides First Giu Came Home
and Hack IL Went to the shop.

Their friends had showered silver
ware and other valuables upon them in
the form of wedding presents, and
this fact, coupled with the determine
ton TO start their united life on q
basis Of saving and economy, led TO
the purchase of an iron safe. IL ar
rived al the little Hat a few evenings
after their return from the honey
moon, and was safely bestowed in =
convenient spot in the dining-room
They supposed that they had mastered
the intricacies of the combination and
as the heavy door swung open, she ex-
claimed:
80. John. let's put all our money In
it tonight. We can open it again in
the morning and take il out"
John agreed, and there was a search
ing of pockets for bills and stray coin.
When all had been bestowed i'm the lit
tie drawer there was still room for
more. Then she chad an idea. She
went to her private writing desk and
took out fat roll of bills.
Hello" was Johns exclamation AT
sight of the greenbaclls, "where did
you get them"
"Never mind" Rather an unsatis-
factory explanation. but john was TOO
recently married to obje TO the little
game. The roll Was added to that al
ready in the safe. then the door was
swung shut, and. With two or three
turns Of the knob he safe was secure
ly locked.
John had just lighted his cigar and
she had gone to-get his slippers, for a
coy evening at home, when the bell
rang. Ina came "A man bearing a large
leather chair.
II was little surprise she had ar
ranged for him during the afternoon.
With the chair the man presented
bill for twenty or more dollars.
You pay the man. John" She said,
sWeetly, and I'll give YOU the money
in he morning. That's what I've been
saving up for"
Johns hands sought his pockets,
Then he suddenly remembered.
"Why. dear" he -;iid. II put all my
money in the safe.
She laughed, and krrcliug down.
turned the knob several times. then
tugged at the door. II refused 10
open. she ttied again Without success.
Then he took a hand az it and was
haiiicd.
"I'll get il now" ne muttcr,d. turn
TO six. back TO clc>ra. 10 srtcu r,'ice.
back to three and tbcre you rr."
lie tueGed al tine lHoo. bat still the
door did not rcepnad.
The man was .e"ttiug inpatient.
I've got a. pairof stittI~h horses down
th"rr." hr said. wish you'd hurry and
let me 90"
She was Sweetlv Apologize. and
John was getting red in the face lie
strained ntrvou~ll at the safe and got
out the printed Instructions of the
combination. but all Efforts TO succeed
with the door were of no avail. Final
ly the man removed the chair and said
that he would bring it back may be the
next day, IF the boss was willing"
As the rumble of the wheels died
away the door gently yielded 10 Johns
renewed efforts.
"Distinctly feminine" he murmured.
"lou're horrid.' said she. and they
did not speak for at least ten minutes
But they each took their money from
the drawer and allowed only the silver
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19
Overwhelming Cordially.

"Do your country cousins treat YOU
cordially when you visit them in the
summer"
"Do they? Say. the minute | get
there they make me take some elder
Derry cordial as fatigue destroyer,
hen ! have TO drink some peppermint
cordial for fear the water won agree
With me; next day they insist that alb
sorb some snakeroot cordial. TO ward
off possible chills and fever. and then
| have to gulp down some liverwort
cordial for the good of my system gen
orally. Do they treat me cordially!
| can taste il for months after!"-
Smart Set.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19
LARGE WHEAT CROP
Harvest in Gratlot County Began Last
Week

Notwithstanding that the sugar bet
industry has somewhat reduced the
acreage OF wheat raised III this county,
there is still quite a large acreage de-
voted to this crop, and Judging from
various reports received che crop is a
big one The weather has been favor
able for the harvest and many farmers
estimate the yield from 30 10 10 bushels
per acre. There are a number of pieces
in the vicinity of Alma which viii
certainly crowd the latter figures Hay
was also heavy crop and sugar beets,
oats, corn, potatoes and boaus promise
abundant yields.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19

Ia transporting s-cond.class matter
tn u li,si Sac op'0 H'a departmeN
pays out SOC, 900, 600 a veav and receives
only 81 900, 600 for the work l. is the
postmaster general Who makes the
statement O5herwiso the figures would
seem incredible
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19

f. O. Dewey of tn o vosso Tunes has
Just put 20 sleep the Shiawassee Report
er the leading silver paper of that county,
10y purchasing its visible effects and add
ing them to the stock in trade of the
Times. This is veritable case Of silver
thread among the gold
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19

The most puzzhng thing about Amer
ican weather is why II should he so
changeable until il strikes heated term
and then obstinately refuse for, weeks
10 bulge an inch.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19

Millions in crop valuestare wiped ou'
10y parching heat throughout western
states. Herds of cattle are dying OF
thirst. Estimates of experts put losse'
an Kansas alone ar 800, 100000. The
heaviest losses will be on corr, oats
barley and potatoes wheat was an aver
age crop
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19

Through the personal eff 'rts of Sen
ator Burrows, Judge Daboll of 81 Johns
mas been reinstated as Inspector of rural
mail delivery routes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19
Some Distinction in THAT.

She-Don't let my refusal of your
proposal embitter you. MIR. Simpkins.
He-Oh. no; after all. il is something
to have been even rejected by a girl
who owns $500 dog.-Detroit Free
Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19

There is in the Mediterranean coun-
tries a widespread prejudice against
sl artificial heat, and consequently
not more than one house i'm six is
ever heated during the winter time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19
ID DAY EXCURSION TO FRANKFORT AND
TRAVERSE CITY.

Thursday, July 25th, the Annual Mid
Summer Excursion to Frankfort, Crys.
tai Lake and Traverse City will be given
by the Ann Arbor r. r Train leaves
Alma at 1894 p. IN. and 30 p IN. Fare
for the round trip, 81 20. Tickets will
be good Tor return on any regular train
until Thursday, August Bird. inclusive.
This is splendid opportunity TO visit
friends in Northern Michigan, or to
spend your vocation at one Of the pop
ular resorts named above.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19
rho Kni.er ms Farmer.

The kaiser has an estate in Cadinen
a small country place in Pomerania
where he is displaying his genius as a
farmer. During his residence there in
the future an entire regiment OF
infantry will be stationed at Brauns.
berg 10 insure his safety.-N. Y. Herald
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19

Gov. Pingree left an estate valued at
S40O 900, all made in legitimate business
The governor spent lots Of money IN
good living and politics.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19

Uncle Sam has d new rapid fire gun
which throws 90 pound shell p miles
and at velocity of 1 600 feet per second.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19
Pan.America VISITORS

You can secure first.class accommo-
dations in my home near the grounds.
rates reasonable. Write for particulars.
7-5-7 +. T.. JACKMAN,
333 Breckenridge.st Buffalo, N. Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19
M. Only Obtectiou.

Merchant-Yes, ] sold you that keg
OF white lead. What's the matter
with il?
Customer-Well, il isn't white and ii
isn't lead. Otherwise it's all right
Chicago Tribune.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19
Seventh Annual Commencement.
Alma sanitarium Training School of Sursiu

Alma Sanitarium Training School of Nursing
The seventh annual commencement
of the Alma Sanitarium Training School
of Nursing viii take place on Saturday
evening, July 20, at eight o'clock, aud
will be held in the parlors Of the sani-
6arium. The members of the class OF
1901 are Bessie + Barden, Ella A.
Arnott, Jennie G. Knevels. Bertha f..
Capel Glass flower, sweet pea: class
colors, red, white and blue; class motto,
For Humanity's Sake
IL
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19
EXCURSIONS
VIA THE
pERE MARQUETTE
SUNDAY, JULY 2lST
PORT HURON.

Train will leave Alma at :55 IN.
Returning, leave Port Huron at D 80 p.
M. Rate 81 &C.
Account Bi-Centeunial Celebration at
Detroit, July 2425-26. the Pere Mar.
quette will sell tickets from all stations
at rate of one fare for round trip.
II +. MoELLER, G. p. A.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19
SURPRISING.

1t is surprising how much one can
dc in day If he really tries.-Washing.
ton Ia.) Democrat.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-07-19
SENT FREE TO
men AND WOMEN!
Or. ANDREW 3. SPINNEY

sSniaris~ The old relsse spe"iaii. sraw 1,S
With forty years OF unparalleled in treating
NerN GUS, trIuary. sexual and ali forms OF Chronic
Diseases has such faith in his ability To cure when
free tie ha. no patent medicine TO advertise, nor
ttSt ,tEcIfIc Each case i carefully studied by it.
-elf. aud viii receive the most careful attention
Particular attention is given to the treatment of the
Poypus Mucous aud Follicuar Diseases of the Throat
Fores "a Growths in the LarynK, Lar, n gifts Bronchi
Voice, ENLARGED Topsls. Incipient donsumptios Astb
ma ceases OF the Heart, General Debility Disease.
you- Diseases, Diseases Of the Kidneys and Bladder
Sfrc5drf Rilei Fissure fistula rrta
and skin Diseases, Surgical Diseases of all forms the
formities. Club Feet, Cross-Eyes Tumors, Hare iiJs
etc NsoJaundice. Dyspepsia, Darrhea and ali forms
YOtiNG MEN led into evil habits not knowing the
narn, aud now nervous wrecks, unfit for study social
weak back palptation; red and sunken eyes pimples
l,I mornlnE-no amoiton aversion 20 society dreams
aud losses deposits in the urineWhic usssed TOO 81
en- sometimes snarting. milky urine, kidney trouble
81 sy-tem here find safe and speedy cure Charges
I&%S 0F sytPPH4hg pSo5 H.. trrs; sn"rrn,esd.
e1-e- painful swelling-. bone pains mucous patches
"a IHe mebn 4Tr eose pT n ~, on The bses and
81 injurious drugs,
s33F22G o he P ILLS :, t,e @REp At oSSE
,our .l.tom, NtPOrE CY. ~ Pos Of sexual Power
iie jos taxing this sters Yon cant AFFORD To- ete am
r-s Mcclure al such eases hy building W the system
oa cannot be treated succes-full, At home he win
III u.s., ne Guy dreat yo9 Tor 81 TIE Snnita 80
est price IF any Sadtarum in the cuuntr and here
ne pm, ir class medical staf and te b,- of profes
Those unable come to the Sauitarium should write
rhoq@apd- cured az home b 5Sence w ,lI,
pd .ee s.se Is one th.t can 5e treated a. home
swSsS sysn and go3d hone;t careful treatment given
REED CITY sANITARITN,
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1901-05-23
A HOOSIER TRAGEDY.
Everett Conway, of Evansville, Kills
Neighbor and His Wife and
Commits Suicide.

Evansville, Ind, May 20.-Three dead
and three wounded, one fatally, is the
result of a deliberate series of armed
attacks by Everett Conway in this city
yesterday morning. Conway killed w.
c. Garrison, Garrison's wife, wound
ed Patrolman Ben Wallis mortally and
Ed Davidson and Adam Crawford Sc
riously and then killed himself. The
crime was committed in that portion
of the city known as the West end
Conway and Garrison, who were
neighbors, had not been on friendly
terms for the last year.
Conway was railway switchman,
aged 81, and came from a good fam
lily, originally from Kentucky. He
leaves, a wife and two children. Gar
rison, aged 81, leaves two children. He
was a prominent lodge man, and car
ried large life insurance. IT..
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1901-05-23
A PLEA FOR TIME.
China Is Willing to Pay the lndem-
nifty Demanded Mt the Rate of ,$s
$1O.OOO.OOO Year,

Washington, May 15.-The state de-
partment has been informed in a
cable dispatch from Special Commits
sioner Rockhill that the Chinese pleni-
potentiaries had informed the for
eign ministers at Picking that the Chi
nese government would assume the
obligation to pay the indemnity of
1897 100000 demanded by the powers,
but desired 80 years in which to do
it, as the resources of the empire
would not permit better arrange
ment. III Ms.ra.
Mr.. Rockhill has been instructed to
continue his efforts to secure an
abatement of the total indemnity,
but in the present disposition of the
powers but little hope of success is
entertained.
Picking, May 16.-China's reply to
the indemnity demand of the minis
ters is considered by them as an at
tempt to evade payment.
Picking, May 1.-Two thousand mer-
chants in Picking have petitioned for
the retention of American troops in
this city. American methods of pre-
serving order are highly praised.
Picking, May 1s.-American troops
left in this city will be supplied with
munitions and supplies for six months.
Russia is reported to have offered to
guarantee the Chinese indemnity loan.
Picking, May 2O.-The empress dow
ager has demanded of the treasurer
of Chi Ii province an enormous sum
to cover the expenses of the court re-
turning to Picking. 1t is impossible
to raise the funds, owing to the dis
honesty of collectors.
Picking, May 20.-Gen. Chaffee at
midnight Saturday night issued his
farewell order ending the American
relief expedition in China. The Amer
lean troops will board the transports
next Wednesday at Taku and Thurs
dav will leave direct for Manila.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1901-05-23
News in Brief.

The state game and fish commission
secured $4,000 brook trout fry at Os-
ceola, Wis, which will be raised at
Willow Brook hatchery for breeding
purposes. -.-..
Postoffices have been established at
Dock, Roseau county, and at Grace
land, Chippewa county. ~!
June 10 will be Minnesota day at the
Buffalo exposition. r. 1t has been for
mally designated by Gov. Van SAINT
According to the present plans, there
will be such a demonstration that day
at the state building that the exposi-
ton will be forcibly notified of the ex-
| istence of Minnesota.
Gov. Van SAINT has appointed the fol-
lowing board of optomotry: Alexander
Sweningsen, Moorhead; J., W.. Grain
ger, Rochester; F. A. Upham, st. Paul;
II. M. Hitchcock, Redwood Falls; C. A.
Smell, Minneapolis.
The state board of arbitration and
Cancellation met in the office of Nor
man Fetter, st. Paul. J. w. Dreger,
Minneapolis, was elected president, and
| Henry w. Goetzinger, of st. Paul, Sec
retary. ... 81. Il. n.:%..
The question of establishing milk
condensing factory at Rochester is be-
ing considered.
In a quarrel between two 11-year-old
pupils of the Crookston central school,
Eddie Millette was stabbed in the
shoulder by Joseph Prudhomme.
Acting in accordance with law
passed by the last legislature, State
Auditor Dunn is taking the prelimi-
nary steps to selling the 6,4OO acres of
public building lands in Kandiyohi,
decided the state by an act Of congress
Feb. 80, 1857. The lands are better
known as the estate capitol lands, y
there being belief at one time that
the lands were given the state for the
purpose of erecting a capitol thereon.
The passenger elevators in 20 build
ings in Minneapolis carry about "a, 900
persons in a single day.
The Norwegian Trinity Lutheran
church, st. Paul, was destroyed by fire.
Henry B. Whitmore, prominent in
milling circles in Minneapolis, is dead.
j. c. Sneller, Of Winona, a brakeman
on the Chicago & Nsrthwestern rail.
road, was decapitated near Mankato,
and George Page, another brakeman,
was injured.
Henry Daw, Of St. Paul, was mur.
dered by band Of outlaws near Ma.
Mia, FL.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1901-05-23
A RIVER HORROR.
Steamer City Of Paducah Sinks IL
the Mississippi and Twenty
Three Lives Are Lost

Carbonate, ILL.,, May Is. - The
steamer City of Paducah sank in Is
feet of water five minutes before ten
o'clock Sunday night, in less than
five minutes after striking a snag,
while backing out from Brunkhorst
Landing. The following is complete
list of those drowned: Miss Mabel
Gardner, James w. Bell, Charles
johnson, James Garfield, and 10 ne
groes, roustabouts. whose names are
unknown.
The verdict of the coroner's jury
does not place the blame upon any
one connected with the vessel. The
steamer is a total loss. The cargo,
which is a total loss, is valued at $751;
900, and the vessel at $4,000.