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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
PUZZLED ABOUT DESCENT.
Problem That IL Distracting an Eng
lish student Of GeneaIOgy-
4 subtle FaIlacy,

Here is little genealogical prob
lem which perhaps some of the read
ers can solve. A man writes to the
Liverpool Post saying: II have, like
the rest of human beings, two par
ents. They in turn had each two.
These four grandparents had each
two, and so on. Now, if we take on
an average four generations to CEN
fury, 33 generations have passed away
since the time of William the Con-
queror. and by the simple process of
multiplying two by itself 80 times
find that at the date of the Norman
conquest / must have had s,5s9. 934, $50
ancestors of that generation. But
this is eight or nine times the total
population of the globe at the pres
ent day, and must be fully 30 or 40
times the total number of human be-
ings living in the eleventh century,
so that there must be a fallacy in my
calculation somewhere. Can anybody
tell me-" he asks, what the fall
lacy lisp"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
SWISS NATIONAL INSURANCE.
Report GivinG some Interesting Fact.
About Proposed LAW That
Was RccentI, Defeated

In report 10 the state department
Consul General Dubois. at 81. Gall
gives some interesting facts about the
proposed Swiss accdent and military
insurance law, says the Washington
Post This law. which was recently
defeated by two-thirds vote, pre-
scribes obligatory insurance i'm cases
OF sickness and accident. The govern.
ment's share o. the expense OF the
entire premium OF the insurance was
10 be 20 per cent. the labor 90 per
cent, while the employers Of labor
were 10 bear so per cent. The text
OF the proposed law contained 400 ar.
ticles, among which was the military
insurance clause, which met consider
able opposition by the military class
es. The project was defeated this
time by $4,000 votes. Glarus was the
only province out of the % cantons
which gave majority in favor of the
proposition. There are various causes
which helped 10 defeat this measure.
In agricultural districts il was con-
sidered TO be o. advantage TO the in
dustrial centers. Great dissatisfac-
ton was shown by the people engaged
in house industries, because the law
was made compulsory for some and
optional for others. Strong opposi-
ton was met with among the large
manufacturers, especially those of the
silk industry, because they were con-
vinced that the law would tax them
heavier than they were being taxed
under the compulsory system which
Is at present In existence.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
OFF ON A DARING VOYAGE.
Fishing Boat with Crew of Six Has
Been started "a Dash TO
the North Pole.

There has just sailed from Ham
burg what may be set down as among
the most daring band of arctic eXplor-
ers on record. The little vessel is
the Matador. common North sea
fshing-boat with a register of but
~ tons. 1t depends wholly on sail
power. The crew consists Of six
men, the owner and captain being
Lieut.. Won Bauendahl. His plan after
leaving Tromsoe. is TO sail as far
north as the ice will permit; then
he will abandon his little vessel and
force his way ahead with sleds. As
TO his return, that will be guided by
circumstances. says a contemporary.
Though the Matador is 50 small.
vet the expedition takes along enough
provisions and fuel to last three years
This is packed in water-tight boxes
so constructed that they can be used
either as RATS or boats. They have
runners also. and so can be used as
sleds. Capt. Won Bauendahl has spent
his entire fortune in preparation for
the trip. lie is IS years old and has
passed Il years at sea. He and his
crew are enthusiastic and expressed
themselves as confident that they
would return with the secret of the
pole I'm their possession.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
ORDER OF HEARING, for General PuYDose,

ORDER OF HEARING, for General PuYpose,
~ aud for Appointment OF an Adminietfstor
state OF Michigan, County OF Gratiot. ss.--At a
session OF the Probate Court Tor said County
held al the Probate Once Ia the VII.
lage OF lthscs on the 3rd day OF Nay
In the year one thousand nine hundred
and one. Present, Isaac 8. Seayer
Judge OF Probate In the matter OF the estate
OF columbus Levering, deceased. On reading
and fling the petition, duly verified OF Rhoda
{. Naldrett daughter and heir-at-law OF said
deceased praying that this court adjudicate and
determin who are or we're at the time OF his
death the legal heirs OF said deceased and ea-
titled TO inherit said estate. Thereupon 10 is
ordered, That Monday. the 3rd day OF June
next, At ten o clock in the forenoon, be assigned
Tor the hearing OF said petition, aud that tia
heirs AT law OF said deceased, and all other Del
sons interested in said estate, are required -
appear at a session OF said Court, then TO be-
holden In the Probate Office, IN the village OF
haca and show cause. II any there be, why the
prayer OF the petitioner should not be- granted
Ana tits further ordered, that said petitioner
give notice TO the persone interested in said
estate, or the tendency OF said petition and the
hearing thereof, by causing a copy OF this ords<
TO be published In the ALMA RECORD a news
paper printed and circulated in said County
three successive weeks previous TO said day or
hearing.
ISAAC 5. SKAvER,
"a true copy Judge of Probate.
Seal 5-l0-4w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
4 Remarkable Record

An extraordinary record has just
been completed by the death Of an
aged priest in the diocese of Rosenau,
Hungary. He was one of half a dozen
young ecciesastics who over GO years
ago on the same day completed the
theological course at the seminary.
They were ordained priests on the same
day and for 60 years labored together
in the diocese. United they had been
in life. they were hardly separated by
death. for i'm the short space of two
months all six have died. their ages
being 50, So, SIS. So, SO and ST respec-
lively.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
How il is Done.

The first object in life with the Amer.
lean people is to get rich" the second
how to regain good health. The first
can be obtained by energy, honesty and
saving the second, good health by us
ing Green's August Flower. Should
you be Respondent sufferer from any
OF the effects of dyspepsia, liver com,
plant, appendicitis, indigestion, etc.
such as sick headache, palpitation OF the
heart, sour stomach, habitual costive-
ness, dizziness Of the head, nervous
ptostfation, low spirits, etc., you need
not suffer another day. Two doses oil
the we'll known August Flower will re.
lieve you at once. Go to Sharrar & Mu!.
hollands and get sample bottle free
Regular size, IS cents. Get Green's
Prize Almanac.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
ORDER OF HHARING:-state Of Micbiya,

ORDER OF HEARING:-,state Of Michiga,
~ county OF GratiOt IS. AT "A session of the
Probate Court for said county, held al the pro
bate Once, In the Village of Ithaca, on tho rr~t
DAY OF May in the year one thousand nine
hundred and one. Present. Isaac s SeaVer
judge OF Probate. In the matter OF the estate
OF ira III, Adams, deceased on reading asa
ming the petition duly verified. OF Deos w
Adams son and heir a. Jaw of the deceases
praying that administration OF sald estate
De granted 10 Frederick W Hooper
or some other suitable person There
upon is ordered that Monday the 27ta
DAY OF May next at ten o'clock in the for moon
b" assigned for the hearing of said petition
ana that the heirs at-law OF said decreased and
all oth"r persons interested in said estate are re
!ulreo TO appear at session of said Court
then To be holden In the Probate ONCE
in the Village of Ithaca and show canse
u any there be, Why the prayer Of the peu-
toner should not be granted: And ii Is
further ordered that said petitioner give notise
10 the persons interested in said estate OF the
pendency OF said petition, and the hearing
hereoi. oy causing copy OF this order to se
published in the ALMA RECORD, a newspaper
printed and circulated 10 said county, three soc,
cessive weeks previous 10 said day OF hearing.
"a true copyJ Isaac s. SRAvIR.
SEAL! o5A Judge OF Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
IInms LenNimg Now England.

Over the greater part Of the New
England coast the supply of clans has
suddenly diminished TO an extent which
has become alarming. Extensive areas
which four or five yea, ago produced
great numbers Of clam, are now prac
ticalIy barren. The explanation is sim
PLY that the demand has increased at
such rate that too large number OF
The natural seed" CLANS have been re.
moved and extinction suddenly fol
1,tx.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
GOllU00 Department.
: OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES .ssaasa7seasss,
Devoted to the interests of
Alma College.

AlmaCollege.
Miss Alice Wing returned to college
Tuesday.
Frank McCabe of Lansing visited in
Alma over Sunday.
Will Long, 9S, and Harry Porter, 90
were college visitors this week
The track team is training hard for the
Athletic meet to be held with NJ. A. G.
in Ithaca May cath and Goth.
Miss Helen Lockwood, state secretary
of the y. w. &. A., visited the college
association few days the first of the
week
Miss Gelston has been unable TO meet
ner classes this week on account of sick
ness. Her classes have been in charge
of students
Mrs. Addie of Nankin, China, gave
very interesting and instructive talk on
the work in China, at the prayer meet
ing Wednesday evening.
The sophmeres and freshmen have
arrangements for game OF ball TO be
played in the near future. 1t promises
TO be an exciting affair an account of the
ball playing abilities of both classes and
the rivalry between them.
A baseball game will be played with
Albion next Tuesday afternoon on the
COLLEGE campus This will be one of the
most important games OF the season.
Albion has a strong team and Alma has
not been beaten this season.
The Y. w. G. A has secured the ser
vices of Rev. NJ Fulton, ID. d. Of
Grand Rapids, for lecture on the Pas
sion Play at Oberammergau" to be given
in the Presbyterian church Friday even
ing. The proceeds of the lecture will
go 60 the Geneva fund.
Field day was held last Friday after
noon in the sanitarium park. Owing
to a rather poor track only two records
were broken those of the shot-put
and class relay. A good sized crowd
witnessed the contest, and nearly all of
the events were closely contested which |
made it very interesting. Following
are the events and winners: 100 yard |
dash, Long LIST, Fuller end, McEwen Bird
! mile run, Eastman lst, Mckee End, |
Bangs Bird; 100 hurdle, Fuller lst, HAM
ilton and, Andre 3rd; shot-put. Fuller
LIST, Beechler and Fulton, tie for End
220 I'D. dash, McEwen lat, Perez End,
Foote 9rd mile run Eastman LIST, Nc.
Kee. 2nd, Sidebotham Bird 800 I'd. hurd
lie, Fuller LIST, Glass I'd, Hamilton 3rd; 440
I'D run, Long LIST, McEwen end; pole
vault, Glass LIST. Weber 2nd, Bangs,
Srd mile run, Sidebotham LIST, East
man End, Mckee Bird. Only two classes
entered teams in the class relay race, the
freshman and the sophmores. The
freshmen runners were Therry, Wal
cron, Brown and Perez, and the soph
mores were Helmer, Fulton, McEwen
and Fuller. The race was easily won
by the sophs., and the class relay record
was lowered one second.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
Automobiles at Exposition.

The automobile has been developed
since the Columbian Exposition at
Chicago What marvels may be ex-
hibited and in practical daily use at the
Pan-American Exposition can only be
dimly conjectured. The railway, YES
sci and vehicle exhibits at Buffalo this
year will outrlval in interest anything
that has been possible in the past
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17

In 1881 the largest arc light machine
made supplied current for 16 lights,
and when Mr.. Brush made a 30 light
machine it was giant. In the cleo
trical exhibits Of the Pan-American Elk
position the largest type Of Brush arc
light machine will be shown. and this
will afford interesting comparison with
the machines Of 20 years ago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
Our Schools,

]
Lena Miller of the sixth grade has left
school.
Pearl Hazelton of the eighth grade has
left school.
Harold Metcalf of the fourth grade
has left school.
Lola McCarty of Saginaw has entered
Miss Struble's room.
Miss Maud Ely is absent fgom school
on account of illness.
Miss Gertrude Meteah visited school
last Monday afternoon.
Merlin Ellison of the fourth gvade was
in Mt. Pleasant Friday.
The eighth grade pupih have moved
into new seats this week
Chas. Fletcher has returned to school
after having been absent two weeks.
Committee meetings are now the or
der of the day with the juniors and sem
iors.
The second year German class has just
begun the reading of Gustav Freytag, -
the journalist
The senior class have just finished the
reading of "L'Allegro, FPenseroso, -
and are now reading "Comus.
Miss Abbie Day, who has been absent
from school several weeks on account Of
severe illness, has now returned.
The third game of the season will be
played with the ST. Louis high school
team Friday afternoon on the college
campus
Messrs Chadwick and Wise visited
chapel Wednesday morning and extend
ed 10 the school an invitation to partici
pate in Memorial Day exercises.
ON Friday last about one.half of the
eighth grade showed their interest in
athletics by attending the college field
day sports at the sanitarium park.
1t is reported 10y the ten girls who went
TO Mt. Pleasant that they had very
pleasant time and all agree that the
young people know how to entertain
royalty.
On Thursday evening Of this week
the Juniors and seniors gave a reception
to the juniors and seniors, together with |
the faculties, of the Ithaca and st. Louis
high schools.
The juniors and seniors Of the college |
spent Wednesday morning at the high |
school From what they reported they
were we'll pleased with our school aud
surroundings, especially the lawn and
" The juniors, with the exception Of
three young ladies, were favored with
lecture last week by our respected pre- !
ceptress. All pronounce 1t an excellent
subject Behavior in School," II was
after school in the presence of
two Of the class and on the following
in the presence of two others
On Saturday morning last the boys
from Mt. Pleasant where they
spent Friday in field day sports, but for
some reason their faces were not so
cheerful as when they left. 1t is said
that they were sorry to have beaten the
st. Louis boys. but if the truth were
known, it would be because Mt Pleas
ant so terribly cut them to pieces. They
al report good time, however, and
Jay they We're entertained In the best
way.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17

DROBATE NOTCE.-State OF aichira.
Il county OF GratlOt Probate Court FOR sais
county S. Notice - hereby given that hv A.
Gratiot, made on the 18th day Of May. A. ID 1901
ak months from that date were allowed for
creditors 20 present their claims against ihe
state OF columbus lowering late Of said county
deceased and thar all creditors of said dec, a,S6
ore required 20 present their claims - said pro
bate court, az the Probate ONCE in the Village
OF llhdch' ior Examination and allowance on or
before the l4th day of November next andtbst
such claims Will be heard bet 70 SAID Court -
Wednesday the 18th day OF August and Or
thursday the TN day OF November naXt al ten
O CLOCK IL tn forenoon Of each Of those dovs
Dated, Ithaca, May nth. A ID 1901
ISAAC =. SFAvER.
''I' Judge OF Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
Card of Thanks.

We wish to extend TO the kind friends
and neighbors our heartfelt thanks for
the many kindnesses during our late
bereavement and especially for the
beautiful flowers.
Mr. AND Mrs. w. Q. VLIET,
AND RELATIVES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
rbb and Flow Of Artesian wells.

1t has been observed that artesian
wells have daily period of ebb and
flow. as well as the ocean tides, only
the process is reversed. The time of
greatest flow of an artesian well is the
period of low tide in the ocean.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17

Emperor William has had TO aban
don that peculiar curl of the mus
tache which has helped 10 make the
kaiser famous because Haby, the i'm
perial barber and the only man tha'
knew how 10 do IT., has been dismissed
for impudence and for trading on thu
royal favor he enjoyed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
Carriage Painting.

Having refitted my paint shop and
engaged the services Of q first. class
painter / am in better shape than ever
to do first.class carriage painting. Old
work made to look as good as new.
Give me call and look my work over,
1852 If +. s. CLEGG, st. Louis.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
yic,oria,s various Subjects.

Queen Victoria rules over more Ma
hometans than the sultan of Turkey,
over more Hebrews than there are in
Palestine, and over more negroes than
any other sovereign who is not ma
tive of Africa,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
Village Council

ALMA, MICH May I, IHII-
Regular meeting OF the Common Council Of
the Village of Alma in Council chamber on
above date
Present Trustees Dclayan, Thompson, Hayt.
MOntigel, Hannah, aud FishbcrA
AbStnt-President fiahlke.
President pro tenn DelaVan presiding
Minutes OF last regular meeting read aud ap
proved
Minutes OF special meeting OF May lsl read
and ON motion approved.
on motion the following highway orders were
allowed at footing and The clerk instructed TO
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
Tho Ohm nnilhinr.

The Ohio state building has proml-
nent place at the Pan-American Expo
sition to be- held IN Buffalo next sum
mer The design is plain Grecian
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
ou1n srArr nr1rn1NG.

Doric. the beauty Of which lies mainly
Ia its classic proportions and COM
handing position. II is designed ex-
clusivoly for social purposes and will
be the rendezvous of Ohio visitors to
the Exposition.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
EXCURSIONS
VIA THE
PERE MARQUETTE
GRAND RAPIDS.

Sundsy May 90. Train will leave
Alma at 800 a. m. Returning, leave
Grand Rapids at $50 p. IN. Rate 81 90.
ll51-2w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
SUNDAY EXCURSION TO TOLEDO. OPEN
ING LAKE ERIE PARK AND CASINO.

The Ann Arbor r. r. will give an ex
cursion by special train to Toledo and
return, Sunday, May 10Th. On that date
will occur the opening of Lake Erie
Park and Casino Toledo's famous
amusement resort, and the programme
will excel anything ever before pre-
sented, II you want good time, don't
miss this excursion. Special train leaves
Alma at 6 AZ a. m. Fare for round trip
S1.25.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
MILWAUKEE AND MANrTowoC VIA RAIL
AND LAKE.

The Pere Marquette Routes via Ottowa
Beach * Ludington to Milwaukee e.
Manitowoc are now in operation with
improved service and equipment. Pas
senRers enroute 20 the West and
Northwest will find these routes desir-
able in the way of low rates and good
service Ask agents for particulars
1867 Wv
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17

DROBATE NOTICE State OF Michigan
Il county Of Gratiot, s.. Notice is hereby
given that the final account OF Ray Bates the
administrator of the estate OF William ClitfOrs
he allowed by me at the Probate Office I'm tn
village OF Ithaca, in SAID count on Saturday
the 18TH day OF May next. al 10 o clock A. m "
said day
Dated Ithaca, April % A d 1901
ISAAC :. SEANER
Judge OF Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
DIR. F. G. dip,
Successor to Or. Purmortl
-=DENTIST-
Mouths which have been prev.
iously hard to fit with Artificial
Teeth speciality.

Teeth extracted In the new Pollasky
without pain. Block.
Telephone No. az.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17

LOR SALE New mich COW Inquire al this
Il Office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17

For SALE light road cart Enquire a.
j. this office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-17
FOR SALE. RENT. EXCHANGE, ETC.

pr-Notices under this head will be charged Tor
al the rate Of five cents per line No charge
less than 3 cents.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-17
Montpelier & Wells Riv'
er r. r. Time Table

Corrected to June "a, 1901 Train
leave Barre as follows, going east:
100 A. M-Connects at Wells Piv
er with Accommodation train .Urt
and south over Passumpsic Div. B. !
M. r K. for St. Johnsbury, Newpor
and Viii River Jt, with Accom-
mediation train north over White NJ,
Div. B & NJ. R. r. ror Lisbon Ii,
Teton, Lancaster, Fay ans. BETH.
hem and Profile House. Through
train ser vice from Wells River yia
Plymouth or White River Junction +,
Boston. Arrive Boston 4.45 p. nj
With New York express via Below
Falls, Springfield, Hartford and New
Haven, arriving Grand Central De
pot, New York, ITO p N. Through
coaches and parlor cars Wells River T.
New York.
1245 P. M.-Through Express
with Pullman parlor car, Burlingto,
to Fay bans. Stops at all principa
stations between Wells River and Fay
bans, arriving at Faybans 400 p. m
Connects at Faybans with train 70
Portland and Old Orchard Beach
With train for Summit mt. Washing
ton, arriving Summit 30 p m. Coz
meets at Wells River with mail trat
north over the Passumpsic Div, ais
Western Express via Canadian Pacit
Ry for Montreal. Quebec Chicag AR
he Pacific Coast. Through sleepirg
cars Montreal to Chicago every ds
except Saturdays TO Pacific C(as
every day except Sundays. With Bos
ton express has parlor car. arrivlne
in B >ton at s 90 p m. With tra!l
for Lancaster, Whtefeld. Jefyersel
Berlin Groverton and Grand Trun
R. r.
3,15 p. Connects at We'll
River with Express train north owe
B. & NJ r. r. for St. Johnsbury, Lyn
donville, Barton and Newport. will
Accommodation train south for a,
stations between Wells River am
White r YER Jet. With Express trar
north over White Mt. Div. foI Lisbor
Littleton, Bethlehem Street; Profl
House, Twin Mountain, Faybans
Whiteied, Jefferson and Lancaster.
TRAINS WEST
Trains leave Wells River at Sac
10 80 a, M, 2 IS. $50, p. m.
Arrive Barre 1905, A M, 1910
$40 P M.
SUBURBAN TRAIN SERVICE.
Leave Montpelier $50. 9.45, 11.bs
A. NJ. 2.30, 3.55, 5.25 P. NJ.
Arrive Barre $50, 10 O5 A. NJ
1910, 2 so. 4.l0, S. 40 P. NJ.
Leave Barre 7.30, 10 20 A. NJ
1915, Is. AIS, 5.45 P. M.
Arrive Montpelier 7.45. 1926 A. N.
100, g. 80. 4.35, 600 P. Nj.
w. A. STOWELL, General Manage,
F. W. SrANYAN, Superintendent,
F.W. MORSE, Gen'l Pass. Agen>
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-17
Continued from Page 6

10 20 10 law you had a lawyer. II
that man had only known enough to
read. write and figure, he wouldn't
have bin a lawyer He had to hev a
higher education to be lawyer. Don't
you see?"
Il skassly do" says Lish.
But you had a lawyer, and so did
Mr. Wheeler. There was a suit, and
you got jestice."
"That's pint fur the stranger,
Lish!" shouts the deacon.
YES. mcbbe tits, but femme tell him
how it turned out. Sam shet up one Of
my hogs with his, and l proved it,
but my lawyer lost the case and charg-
ed me $40 to boot. The hog wasn't
with over 49, but Sam had to pay his
lawyer $40. ard he went home from
the lawsuit to find the clittcr dead.
That's gineral education. Sam and me
lost SD and a hog between us and
was mad at each other fur ten years,
and I'm sayin I've had huff of it and
nm ag'in more schoolhouses till DEATH
The deacon jumped off the floor and
said it was a pint and strong one,
and the stranger got down off the coun-
ter and said he wasn't feelin extra well
and guessed he'd git to bed early.
Nj. QUAD.