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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17
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A Lady

came into our store and said Il am
going 10 take DR. Oaldwells Syrup Pep.
sin for my cold. Ii kept us free all last
winter from every kind of cold IL is a
great remedy and perfect laxative
Sold by Sharrar q Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17
Heads Should Never Ache.

Never endure this trouble. Use at
once the remedy that stopped il for
Mrs n. A. Webster, OF Winnie, Va.
She writes "Dr. Kings New Life Pills
wholly cured me OF sick headaches had
suffered from for TWO years" Cure
headache, constipation. biliousness. 25e
at Sharrar d Mulholland's drug 8 tore
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17
No Clear title.

Washington. Jan. IT,. senator Nor
Panama Canal company and told
them they had nothing 10 sell for
which clear IT'LL couId be given.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17
Croker Quits,

New York. Jan. l3.-Lewis Nixon
has been elected chairman of the
finance committee OF Tammany Hall.
The Craftsmanship carries with il the
leadership of Tammany. Richard Gro
ker declining 10 serve another term.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17
Defense Estimates.

Washington, Jan. 14.-Secretary
Root has sent 10 congress estimates of
1907 900 for the defenses of the Island
of Guam, and S526,0 for the defenses
of Hawaii.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17
Views on Education.

This exception j. characteristic Of
the man. Gen. Palma would spend all
the money he could gather together on
giving the masses Of Cuba a common
school education. While he was an ex-
lie in this country for more than a
score Of years. he supported himself by
teaching He made close study of
the American public school system.
and he firmly believes that the peace
and the prosperity OF the republic OF
Cuba can he guaranteed forever only
by means Of the general uplifting and
education Of the masses of the people.
All educational funds he would spend
for the plainest. simplest and most
useful common school education. He
believes il will he some time before the
government can spend any money on
high schools or universities: but he
does believe that liberal appropria-
tons for the common schools should
be absolutely the first work Of the new
Cuban congress.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17

The many friends of G. II. Hausan.
Engineer, l.. K. 81 w. r. r., at present
living in Lima, o will be pleased to
know OF his recovery from threatened
kidney disease. He writes, II was
cured by using Foley's Kidney Cure,
which recommend to all. especially
trainmen who are usually similarly
afflicted Sold by Sharrar q Mulhoi-
land
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17
Don't Live Together

Constipation and health never go to-
gether. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
promote easy action of the bowels with.
out distress al have been troubled
with costiveness nine years." says J. o.
Greene, Depauw, Ind. 81 have tried
many remedies but Little Early Risers
give best results" Bivins & Rhodes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17
Entire Family Buraed.

Buffalo, y. Y, Jan. 13.-Henry Pearl.
stein. his wife and five children. ran @
ing in age from ~ TO II years. were
burned TO death at an early hour Sun
day morning in fire that destroyed
two-story frame building. Joseph
Supowski, who owned the building.
and Karl Bracki. his brother-in-law.
have been arrested pending an inves-
tigation. Supowski carried an insur-
ance of $4,000 on the building and its
contents
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17
Approvr. the Treety

Valparaiso. Jan. 1.-THE Gillian SEN
ate has approved the treaty OF extradi-
ton between this country and til,
United States.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17

Women's clubs seem TO he growing
The brOomstick used To be large
enough.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17

Fatal kidney and bladder troubles can
always he prevented by the use Of
Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold by Sharrar
IL Mulholland
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17
Island Not to borrow Money.

Nevertheless, Gen. Palma is strong
~ opposed to any immediate issue Of
bonds or other securities. He thinks
that a. the Cuban revenues have prov
en- sufficient for the government Of the
island under the direction Of the Unit
ed States military forces. as command
ed by Maj. Gen. Wood, the same thing
ought 10 be true when the Cuban gov
eminent is organized on the first day
Of May next. lie proclaims that econ
omy shall be his watchword through
out the entire term OF his adminiStra-
ton. with only a single exception.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17

If man is too proud to beg and too
honest 10 steal the only thing left for
him is TO get trusted.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17

Holiness is never under the neces-
sity OF adveI Using itself.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17

When man lies he is sometimes H.
able, and II he doesn't he is generally
reliable.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17

When a man says he had a high old
time he probably refers TO the price.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17

A stonecutter in Cairo makes forty
cents Gay.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17

Cure the cough and save The life.
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures
coughs and colds. down 10 the very
verge I consumption.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17

\ man should humor his family even
In lie isn't humoriSt
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17

Man is the measure OF ali things. =
PrUtOgOras.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17
One Term Enough.

Gen. Palma does not expect 10 serve
more than one term of four years as
president Of Cuba. He hopes in that
time. in a modest sort OF way, TO see
the revenues OF the island on a sound
basis. He j. pledged TO pay off the
old Cuban republic debt of $4,000, 900
and also to pay the arrears due TO
the insurgeht army. both Of these OBJ
legations having been recognized by
the new Cuban republic.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17
Cut in Tariff Most Needed.

A. preliminary TO this Gen. Palma
urge, that the first step should be
reduction on the part of the United
States Of it's tariff ON tobacco and
sugar. In return he hopes that Cuba
will admit American machinery and
agricultural implements either entire
~ free or at 50 low a rate Of duty
"a 10 give the United States the eX-
elusive control Of The Cuban market
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17
For ommerciaI Union.

As TO a commercial union with this
country, Gen. Palma assumes that Gu
ba is so near the United States that
il must have in this country its best
possible market. and. on the other
hand. that the United States can nat
urally control the market in Cuba.
On this ground he favors the negotia-
ton by the new republic Of treaty
giving to the United States tariff priv
ileges such a are not extended to
any other nation in the world.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17
NEEDS Of CUBA OUTLINED.
Reciprocity with the United States
and Education of the Masses
Are Put Foremost.
THE VIEWS OF PReSIOeNT.ELECT PALMA
Island Must Have Aid. md Prosperity
Declared Impossible Unless Tarin
Concessions Are Granted - No
Money TO lie borrowed and No
Armed Force Is Wanted.

Central Valley, y. V, Jan. l3.-Gen.
Tomas Estrada Palma, recently elect
ed president of Cuba, is remark
able combination of Spaniard and Of
American, and as such is peculiarly
qualified to guide the destinies Of
the infant republic in the days be-
fore il learns 10 walk alone. He
taught school here in New York
state for 90 years or more, and
though he has never learned TO talk
English without pronounced Span
ish accent, he has imbibed the spirit
of American institutions, and, as a
consequence, the two foundation
stones of the new republic are TO be,
first. commercial union with the
United States, and. secondly, the ed
ucation of the masses.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17
Wants No Army Nor Navy.

He does not believe in wars. nor in
armies nor in navies for the new re-
public If he has his way Palma will
have no armed forces on the island
except the so-caled rural guards or
insular police. He takes the ground
that the Platt amendment was really
the best thing which could have hap
pened TO Cuba. because it pledges the
United States to defend and protect
the independence Of the island.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-01-17
Not an AnnexatIonist.

The president-elect is not an an
neXationist. but most Jealous pa
triot. He began fighting for Cuba
more than generation ago, was inn
prisoned in a Spanish Jail, has lived
in the bush. knows the way OF the
revolutionist. and yet mates war with
all of the hatred of a good and peace
able man. He recognizes TO the ut
most extent the debt due TO the
United States on the part of Cuba;
but at the same time he assumes
that in attempting To free Cuba the
United States has done only part
of it's work in driving the Spaniards
out OF the island. He believes in an
exclusive commercial union. amount
ing TO business annexation. be-
tween the United States and Cuba.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
IN THE NATTER OF COAL.

Baltimore is making a hot inquiry to
not secure a better supply OF coal than it
is now receiving. AS yet it has not sue
ceeded very well, but. if il perseveres it
will surely triumph in the end.
There is no reason why the public
should not be Informed OF the price for
coal charged at the mines and the freight
rate exactea,z and why it is that more
vigorous efforts are not made by the
railway co,npa MES to move coal eastward
OF course. lack OF locomotives ard other
rolling stock is given as an excuse by
most Of the companies. but in the ca Sc Of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railway Com
pany. II appears that due preference is
not given coal over some other freight>
The Baltimore Sun discussing this ques-
ton editorially. says tbs. Committee Of
Citizens who visited President Loree, of
the Baltimore and Ohio company. with the
view Of ascertatning If present conditions
cannot be improved, found that function
airy "non-conn7ittal and uninterested ap-
parently, and he did not seem TO realize
the Importance Of the crisis" Mr. Loree
gave the Relief Committee. the Mayor
Of Baltimore, and the other representative
citizens only siittering generalities when
they tried to rouse him up to the alarm
ing condition Of affairs prevailing. He
coIdly said the railroad was doing all it
could and he seemed to think there the
matter ought to drop. When two respon-
sible and representative citizens OF Bal
timore Informed him Of an offer they
knew OF to procure plenty Of coal at the
mines and deliver i. to consumers In Bal
timorc at $3.50 a ton provided the railroad
would supply facilities for transporting It,
President Loree. the Sun says. was ''un-
able 10 make any definite answer Of
hand"
The Baitimoreans seem 10 be indignant
wiki Mr.. Loree because OF his lack OF
frankness and sympathy. especially as
their ciey always has treated that rail-
road most generously
But the sBalt.morsane havN not yet stop
PED work. They are going 70 soc other
railroad ofucials and some OF these they
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
Echoes from, Shirley.

9 SHIRLEY. VA. December n.-tspe-
cial)-Chrissmas is in the air. Already
several big dances are being talked 81
and they will surely materialize Th.
farmers have finished seeding fail grain
and are busy gathering corn. The crop
is the best for many years. The recen.
cold snap has caused many fat p5rker
to be slaughtered. and any one who ha.
lived in the country knows what ..hawR.
killing time" means.
s The state OF the roads might be some
drawback TO people unusual TO our roads.
but the natives hitch on one ar
two more mules To the big farm wagons.
thing warm and cheerful. and 20 ahead.
And while IN the course OF years many 81.
En,lle ha. been famed and many a trace
has been broken and many seennink ely
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12

NOT ..pESTHOISE."

Hero in Richmond Ta call the place
where we care for. anc usually cure per
sons who go there to be treated for small
pox, the smallpox hospital" not pest
house" The latter name is unnecessarily
marsh and disagreeable. But what We
wish 10 say here particularly is that cur
legislators and health officers would do
well TO be watchful of ali legislation
on this subject at this session Of the
General Assembly.
We 1rus, Norfolk will get whatever
legislation she needs, but we wouldn't
like to see the status quo he-e disturbed.
There is now general acauiescence in the
location Of the Richmond smallpox nos
pital, but we do not know whether Il is
nearer OF farther from the county read
than the proposed law would allow.
BY the way, we believe thai Delegate
Hartman and Senator Bryant are looked
to to revise the iaws with respect to the
State penitentiary. and we would suggest
TO them that the present statutes arc
faulty in rot making provision for the
removal from the prison of a convict who
may be stricken with that disease.
In case Of the appearance there of small
pox the authorities ought to De authorized
to remove the prisoner for the time being,
10 any hospital where suitable arrange
ments can be made for his treatment.
In every other respect the provisions and
precautions to protect the prison against
the disease are ample
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
Martha,s Opportunity.
Baltimore Americana

Baltimore American.)
The first posta ge-stamp ever issued by
the United States Government which
bears the portrait OF woman has been
placed on sale in the post-otfces through
out the country. It is an Scent stamp.
and has the likeness Of Martha Washing
ton.-Special dispatch.
Fair wonaan's recognition is no more a
thing TO come,
The pageantry Is forming: don't you
hear the thudding drum?
She's got her foot in politics, i'll medicine
And We are daily seeing sights our
fathers never saw:
But good old Martha Washington is still
the pioneer
She's got her picture on stamp-ths is
the news We hear.
Yet in this age of progress who would
be surprised at that:
The man who says it's marvellous is
talking through his hat.
For, when it comes TO pictures 1t displays
an awful taste
To put mans honely features on the
other side the paste.
When lovely woman's cOuntenance might
we'll be printed there
But one consideration should make Mar
tina have q care:
BY getting on q posta ge-staulp-why,
don't you see that she
VIII be as licked as George was when
he hacked the cherry tree?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
COMMISSIONERS OF REVENUE.

The power vested in the General As
sembiy to decide whether commissioners
Of the revenue shall be appointed or elect.
ed by the people IS legacy from the Con-
stiruuonal Convention which is caus-
ing the former body good deal
of trouble. Nor arc the difficulties
that confront the Legislature lessened by
the fact that tho Constitution provides
that IN case commissioners are chosen
by the people then they shall be ineli-
gibie for reelection to the Office for the
next succeeding term Indeed, 10 this
restriction lie mainly X not altogether
due the nnenviable position in which the
iaw-fnakcrs find Themselves They are
between two Ares. The opposing forces
represent. respectively. a conflict between
The Democratic doctrine OF trusting the
people and ENTHUSIASTICALLY fortified
theories. 1t must be sdmitted-of public
Ind busines policy. Sor-ei.gthiltty to
amraeeiate succession IN the once In the
eveat q election by the people has given
. rise 70 easatdssGhis diversity 81 opinion rs
which rnetho1 the General Assembly
snld detsrnine upon and these diver,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
TEDDY AND DIGNITY.

Have we ever a right to call President
a few days ago during session OF The
Goa; strike arbitration board. and foI
the time being created quite little Aut-i
ter.
Lawyer Ira II. Burns, an attorney rep
resenting the independent operators, IL
cross-esamining witness. said: Don't
sou know that the rise III prices OF meats
was dae to the meat trust? The witnzss
replied: Il dor.'t know OF any such In
sti;ution'' Then the lawyer asked: DO
you agree with what TEDDY Roosevelt
says about the trusts2"
at this iuacture General Wilson jumped
UP and Witt rising indignation, said:
Gar. Chairman, object TO any person
before this board referring 70 the Presi-
don't Of the United States IN that man
ner,,'
This caused some little furry, but Air.
surns automatically got out Of the ,rou-
bic by saying: He Sometimes calls him
Self that Chairman Gray further
smoothed matters over by saying: L
think the objection is well taken, where
upon the lawyer replied:
We'll, I'VE viii cell him the President
OF the United States And there the
incident closed but we fanc. that a1r.
Roosevelt Will be called Teddy many
a million times more before he dies. There
is no hs.mnlering reverence into the Amer
icaa people, though be it said TO THAR
credit. THAR very irrever=nce is often a
sign OF their suitability.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
a Model Corup.nion.
(London Express

a Bristol contemporary publishes good
story which has reached it from Canada
1t hangs on an advertisement which ap-
peared in ar English paper:
a lady in delicate health wishes -
meet useful companion. She must he
domesticated. musical. an early riser
amishle, OF good appearance. and have
experience in nursing a total abstaner
preferred Com; ortable home. No saia-
ry'-
y few days afterwaTd the advertiser re-
ceived by express a baske: labelled: This
side up-with care-pe:1shabe." On open
ing it she found tabby cat. with a let
ter on its tail. 1t read thus:
"Madam.-In response to your advertise
mert l am happy to furnish you with q
ve-y useful companion. which you will
find exactly suited to your requir ements.
She is domesticated, good vocalist, an
early riser possesses an a1riable. dlspo-
sition and is considered handsome. She
has great experience az nurse, having
brought up a large family. I need scarce
sly add that she IS q sotal abstaiEer a
salary Is no object to her; she will serve
you faithfully in return for comforta-
BILE home
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
Current Comment.

$50 long as the colored man gets ap-
pointive Offices in the Federal service
the race will be in politics; and for the
race 10 be in politics is bad for the South
as a section, and therefore bad for the
country. out worse still for the negro
himself. says the Norfolk Landmark
And in these Observable are solid chunks
Of truth and wisdom.
1T has remained for New Jersey
judge says a contemporary, "to modi-
fy the Blackstonian theory that every
mans house is his castle. by clearly set
ting forth the fact that every woman
to her hearts content so long as she re-
mains within her own domicile.'
Perhaps the learned judge had had
proof that 1t wouldn't have amounted to
anything had he ruled otherwise.
At the dinner given Justice Harlan
last night, in recognition of his, twenty
five years of service in the Supreme
Court. President Roosevelt spoke OF the
DEBT he felt himself under to the guest o.
the evening for his display of fearless
American citizenship" Did he refer to the
way in which Judge harlan stood up
against his party and his President in the
Insular cases, and uttered weighty words
about the grave departure from the OF?
standards OF American citizenship in
volved in our lurch into imperialism? p
New York Evening Post.
How could the Post be so mean as to
ask that question?
The stanton News denies, and it
ought to know whereof It speaks. that
Hon. A. c. B1axton Is In the senatorial
race. 1Ir Braxton. says tie feTr. has
never moved his hand or uttered A4werd
10 encourage the mention Of his name
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
TELEPHONES.
VENEZUELAN TROUBLE.

They ara having pariols and exciting
times down ~ Venezuela. That country
IS nov. tie sto-m-center Of localities in
The world. Castro declined 70 climb
bark. ana. 70 use q paTadox:cal *
PRESTON. assumed g serious Bombastes
Fu-ioso role The seizure q MS navy
carried no Earning to him. Il cniy made
tin more defiant and reckless. Not
only did he sill refuse 10 make
snv satisfactory arrangement for tbs
settlement % the German and French
Claims against Venezuela. but preceded
to commit fresh outrages upon German
and British subjects. Moreover ;ae Issued
1rcclan1a lions 10 the Venezuelan people
calculated 10 arouse them TO frenzy and
capable % orlv one construction - the
European powers that were pressing him
That construction was that t2e intended 20
force the latter To collect what is due
them through var. Az 2 consequence The
.Anglo-Gcrman force in Venezuelan VIZ
ters has resorted 10 additional summary
measures Blue jackets have been landed
and var between Germany and Great
Britain on the one side. and Venezuela on
me ota.r. virtually exists
There is howe.t7. 10 reason why there
should ~: in this country any excitement,
over the situation. AZ We have hereto
fore stated. both Germany and Great
Britain have given the United States az
surance that no permanent grab Of Ven
ezueaa territory is contemplated or VII
he ma &c. and, Therefore, cur interests and
claims. as represented in the Monroe
-Ioctriae. arc not :rVoirod-
Il i.,s been suggested in This connection
that thc preoence OF Admiral Dew-y's
t'ee: il proximity to the scene, and rs
disposition SO as to command the Cai'i5-
bean. are more the result OF the admins
tration.s .orethought than Of accident or
Coincidence. That may be: for there 's
no telling when. in the circumstances.
something may occur which will call fo.'
The protection Of American ci'izenS in
Venezuela and their business interests
in such event we should act promptly
and yiSorsusl: and ii :s we'll 70 have tie
power with which 20 act near at hand.
Fit, in The absence Of occasion far :;ry
American cernonstra ton or any visit 10
the immediate zonc OF trouble. X is to he
hoped that Dewey will simple lie OFF
al a respectable distance and watch the
administering 20 Venezuela Of the sound
spanking she seems destined % get. The
des,rabiii,y OF pursuing THAI Toiicy-oe
holding coldly aloof from the sphere OF
act!v.ty-is made ali the more manifest
when 1t is stated that Castro still enter
taios the wild idea that this government
will in some way interpose the Monroe
Doctrine to screen Venezuela, and hence
mis- mad defiance of his creditors.
Any sign OF sympathy with the Vene
zueIans we might give-any movement Of
our feet which could be construed as in
dcating suci, synlpathy-would te I'M
fortunate for both us and Venezuela. The
thing for us 10 do IS to allow the Anglo
German expedition 10 teach Venezuela a
South and Central American States gene
<slly, ana which will save us the trouble
and expense ca having to perform that
duty 10 ourselves, and discharge that OBJ
legation 20 the European powers.