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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09
FRIDAY. MAY o, 1902.

Corn at sixty cents IA bushel means
high, and to many people prohibitive
prices for pork, beef, mutton, lard and
similar food products The alleged beef
trust may have advanced price, Co some
extent. but every intelligent person
knows that the price of corn has much
to do with the price of meats. A great
deal OF the talk regarding trusts II
started by the Democrotic organs and
politicians purely for political effect.
They lave failed on the tariff and free
silver issues, and as last resort the
word has gone out TO raise rumpus re-
garding the trusts TO the end that an
issue for the ID 3mocracy may be joined.
But the nefarious attempt will fail. To
charge trusts up 10 the Republican
policies is 10 assume that none but
Republicans are engaged in business
combinations of capital In this country,
vet IL is hardly necessary TO state what
every person we'll understands that II Is
not party question, aud has no place
in political discussion. The Democratic
convention assails the Republican party
as being the friend of trusts. yet the
chairman of the Democratic nat'onol
committee in both Of the last president.
ial cam Daigns, ia a member of one Of the
largest monopolies in the country. The
Republic can party, by a long series OF
platform declarations and court proceed
ings, is committed 90 war against all
combinations that are in restraint OF
trade or are in the least manner oppres
sive to the people. The president, IN
his messages and addresses has always
taken strong ground against trusts, and
an overwhelming majority OF Repuoli-
cans in congress and out of congress are
strenuous in their hostility TO combina-
tions OF capital that affect prices inJur-
iously. The people understand this and
they will not be stampeded by the
frantic bowls of the yellow journals of
free silver and free trade, in losing faith
in the only political organization in
fifty years that has given the country
real prosperity. Trusts cannot be made
campaign issue in state elections this
year, and the presidential campaign In
1904 will be able to take care OF itself.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09
The next republican state cony

The next republican state convention
will consist of 1904 delegates. The
representation is based upon the vote at
tn last state election at the ratio of one
delegate to each five hundred voters or
majority fraction thereof, and the table
will be issued with the call Of the state
committee for the convention. OF the
more populous counties Wayne will
give 1874 delegates, Kent 65, Saginaw "a,
Jackson 26, Lenawee 26, Bay "a, Berrien
"a, st. Clair "a, Oakland 20, Houghton
20, Washtenaw 2l, Calhoun %, Genesee
81, Ingham %, Kalamazoo %, Mont
calm Is, Newaygo S, Ionia 10, Mecosta
8, Gratiot 10.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09
MONEY TIED UP.
The Lansing. ST. Johns & ST. Louis
Road in Hard Shape for Extension.

The promoters of the electric line
from Lansing TO ~ Louis seem TO have
played in hard luck ever since the
construction of the road was commenced
and now il looks as though the project
Will OPP at -. Johns and remain stub
road from Lansing to that place. Judge
West of Lansing on Monday issued a
preliminary injunction restraining the
officers of the Lansing, st Johns x st.
Louis Electric Railroad Co. from com
menciug any further action against
Jacob Stahl, Frank / Dodge and Fred
erick Thoman, trustees, TO recover the
money subscribed by citizens along the
line of the proposed road in aid of the
enterprise, the subscribers agreeing to
take stock in the company to the amount
of their subscription Many OF the sub
scribers have refused TO pay because
they claim the conditions have not been
carried out by the company, the road
not being operated by electric power as
required. The courts decision is VIC
tory of Importance to the subscribers, as
about Sl00,O 600 had been pledged.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09

The high price of beef and hostility
to the so.called beef trust is lessening
the consumption of meats, and in this
way, il continued. the price Of meats
will be- forced down. The demand for
commodity exerts much influence in
fixing the price The meat consumers
have been in better shape 90 purchase
meat than ever before in the history of
the country, and they have stimulated
the price by reason of their ability and
desire to buy the stuff, IL people will
consume less meat, the supply will soon
exceed the demand, and thus regulate
the price.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09

No matter what their politics, all
dealers are believers in Protection.
They want all the home trade in their
lines. We are just like you, gentlemen,
we ask you to call and investigate our
work and prices before placing an order
for printing away from home IL we
can do as well by you as the outside
firm we claim the first right TO your
patronage and under similar circum.
stances grant you the first right to ours.
The RECORD has repeatedly refused
Saginaw, st Louis and other outside
advertising, believing it our duty to pro.
tect our home merchants, and we are
sure our merchants appreciate it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09

The story Of the combination OF beet
sugar Republicans, whereby the Cuban
reciprocity bill should De beaten by block.
ing legislation on the Philippines and
on the Isthmisn canal, is denied by
senators of both parties. Senator Bur.
rows, who is about the most earnest OPP
ponent Of the Cuban reciprocity bill that
was passed by the house. when asked
about the ep1rted combination, said:
81 never heard If such rlln II i.
absurd Won cannot stAte too strongly
my posi- -ion. winch i this: am in favor
of the Philippine bill aud the lsthmian
canal bill. and will do everything in my
power ~ secure the passage IF both.
I'm opposed As every body knows, 60 the
Cuban reciprocity bill as it now stands
Would you sacrifice the Philippine and
canal bills to accomplish the defeat of
the reciprocity bill?" "Mcst emphatical.
" no "
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09

Washington. ID. c., May 5.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt ha. promised to at
tend the annual meeting of the Span
ish war veterans i'm Detroit next Sep
TENDER. 1t is understood he will pre-
pare speech for the occasion. In
his Detroit speech the president will
elaborate his idea as expressed in
his recent speech before the Sons of
the American Revolution that the
flag shall never come down in the
BhiliDDinps
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09
Boers Said to Favor Peace,

London, May "A dispatch from
Pretoria says the meetings Of the
Beers have thus far shown a majority
in favor of peace, though possibly
some Of the irreconcilable may hold
out, however generous the terms Of
fered. The combined conference of the
Boer commanders after their visits to
the various Commands will take place
at vereeniging on May -, instead of
Nav 25, Is previously announced.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to politically express, through
the columns of the REC ORD. our heart
felt thanks to the many kind friends
who assisted us during our recent be.
reavement, and fer the many beautiful
floral offerings, especially for the two
large wreaths.
Mr. AND MRS. FRED STONE,
ELLA BLoOMER.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09

Rev J. p. Warner, pastor of the
Owosso Nj +. church, took it upon him
self last Sunday TO severely roast Sec
rotary Root ard President Roosevelt on
the Philippine policy 1t is remarkable
what smart guys Michigan produces.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09

The Wall Street Journal contains
information from Washington to the
effect that a reduction OF 1919 per cent
will be granted in the duties on raw
sugar imported from Cuba. Possibly
the Wall Street journal has inside in
formation, but the prediction ishazarded
that no such reduction will be made at
the present session OF congress.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09
OF All Hot Weather Enemies

of humanity cholera is the worst.
Treatment to be effective must be
prompt. When vomiting, purging and
sweat announce that the disease is
present. combat it with Perry Davis
Paiukiller. All bowel troubles, like
diarrhoea, cholera morbus and dys
EMERY are overcome by Painkiller
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09

Porto Rico is part of the u nited States
and has the same freedom of trade as
that enjoyed in the rest OF the country
It's American exports and imports for
eight months exceed sI2, 600. 900, all free
Of duty. The prosperity of Porto Rico
will make the Oubsns thoughtful on the
subject Of annexation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09
Mrs. soreI Pleads Guilty.

Pittsburg, Pa, May 6.-Mrs. Kate
soffel, the wife Of Warden Soffel, of
the Allegheny county Jail, who fig
ured In the sensational escape and
recapture of the Biddle brothers last
January, was called into court Mon
day morning and entered a plea OF
guilty to the charge Of aiding and
sbetting in the escape OF prisoners
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09
Two burned to Death.

Spring Valley, Wis, May 3.-Perle
Hill, living near here, attempted to
boil together some kerosene and lard.
The mixture exploded and Hills wife
and one child were burned to death.
Hill had one of his hands burned off
and four other children were serious
ly injured. The house and contents
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09
7 n E
RealEState
AGENCY OF
AldriCh 6 Smith
81. louis. MICH.
offers the following choice
bargains for the next 80
DAVIS.


days:
iOl acres in Pine River township, IS
acres cleared, good house and other
buildings, 10 acres choice timber,
good orchard, good beet soil, FIVE
and one half miles to Alma, price
SIS per acre.
40 acres FIVE miles from Alma in Pine
River township, IS acres cleared,
log house and frame barn, splendid
sugar beet land, price SIS per acre.
80 acres four miles to Wheeler village,
90 acres cleared, 10 acres timber
ordinary buildings. all good beet
land, price $4,000, $1,000 cash, bal.
ance on time.
80 acres six and three-quarters miles
10 ST. Louis, small frame house and
barn, 40 acres cleared, fair soil,
price $500.
Several bargains in city property
in St. Louis Good improved lands from
eight TO twelve miles of St Louis, at
sl2 per acre, small payment down bal
ance on easy terms. Call CT write,
ALDRlCH & SMITH.
ST. Louis, Mich.
G s ALDRICH. p. s SMITH
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09
AWFUL SLAUGHTER.
Chinese Revolutonists XIII over
1000 Persons when They Capture
the City of Ching shang Full.

Victoria, b. c., May 5.-News has
been brought by the steamer olym-
pia from the orient of further sue
cesses by the Kwang-Si rebels, whose
ever-growing armies were besieging
Marking on the West river at last re-
ports.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09
Father of Twenty-Three Children.

Marquette, May 5.-Charles Per-
rault. well-known local character,
is dead, aged 76. He had been mar
ried four times and was the father
of % children.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09
shows a Surplus.

Washington, May 2.-During April
the total government receipts were
S4s,a15,390 and Expenditures $40, 799, 263,
leaving a surplus for the month OF
$4,3le,ooo. The surplus for the past
ten months Is SCI, 3,270.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09

Mother, Yes one package makes two
quarts OF baby medicine. See direc
tons. There is nothing just as good for
babies and children as Rocky Mountain
Tea as cts Bivins & Rhodes 1907 I'm
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09
Archbishop Corrigan Dies.

New York, May 6.-Rt. Rev. MI
chael Augustine Corrigan, archbishop
Of the metropolitan see of New York,
died at his home in this city, aged 60
years
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09

Ii looks now as though the Hon. j.
w. Fordney has a clear sailing in the
eighth district, all other candidates hav-
ing withdrawn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09

Geo. b Horton, candidate for COVER
nor, is trying 10 explain why he was a
silver man in 1896 he is very busy but
has made quite "A stagger at IL.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09

d NJ Ferry positively announces that
he is not a candidate for governor, but
will sit by and see the fun.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09

Hon. Washington Gardner was re-
nominated for Congress last week by
reclamation, a very deserving compli-
ment
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09

We are sorry TO see that some Of our
Michigan papers have commenced the
running Of their smut mill on the gov
ernor contest
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-05-09

The Republican congressional conven.
ton for the Tenth congressional district
will be held at Bay City, May rs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
DEATH OF HENRY CRoGGoN.
For Years Trusted E1nploye Of
United State Treasurer's Office.

Henry Crogggon, the oldest employe Of
the United States treasurer's office, died
suddenly at his home, No. 81 Florida ave-
nue. northwest Monday night in the sixty
sixth year of his age. He had attended to
his duties Monday and retired about his
usual time, but complained OF a cold. About
IL o'clock the same night his condition
was such that a physician was sent for,
but before his arrival he was dead. The
coroner gave a certificate that death was
caused by congestion of the lungs
Mr. Croggon entered the Office Of the
treasurer nearly fifty years ago, a mere
boy and assigned to work as mes
senger in the cash room, of which the late
Major w. d. Mutt had charge. and. with
force of four, with an intermission Of
year or two, he had been continuously In
service there since, holding for many years
the responsible position of coin clerk
Mr.. Croggon was expert counter, eS
pecially of coin, and had often the charge
of counting the moneys in the various sub
treasuries-probably In his day having
passed as much money through his hands
any other man. He was a son of the
late Henry B. Croggon, and had been twice
married. leaving by the first marriage two
children, Frank Spinner Croggon, now in
the government service in the Philippines,
and Mrs. John Woodfeld. His second wife,
who was Miss Kate Chase, survives him,
with two children. He had been a member
of the Methodist Church for many years
The funeral will take place from his late
J. w Steele of the New York Avenue M
E Church officiating The interment, which
will be private, will be in Glenwood ceme-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
WAS SOON TO BE MARRIED.
The Career of William Fitzgerald,
Recently Killed in Guatemala.

William Fitzgerald, the young man killed
at Guatemala, was my cousin said Capt.
R. B. Oglesbee of Indiana to Star re-
porter and he was remarkable young
man in many respects; fond of adventure,
courageous and well informed. AS boy
he was unusually bright and handsome, of
a sunny disposition and very popular. Anx
ious to make his own way in life, at seven
teen he took a position as conductor on
parlor car which over the Grand Rapids
and Indiana railroad. With enough money
ahead to see little of the world he left
without saying anything to his parents or
any one, intending to come back with the
regulation bag of gold. This was eight
years ago, and the next heard from him
was year or two ago, when it was learned
that he occupied a profitable position with
a lumber company In Central America. His
rise in Guatemala is we'll known. He be-
came private secretary to the president and
was appointed to consular position in that
country by President Mckinley. His work
in Guatemala at the time of his death was
to meet foreigners and entertain them with
view to recommending investments in
that country This brought him Into an
tagonism with many Americans who had
ideas the same subject, and no doubt
there were many feuds and some bitterness
between foreigners there.
Though but in his twenty-seventh year,
Willie as he was generally called, had
accumulated quite fortune, and was soon
to be married to the daughter OF proml-
nent American business man of Guatemala.
And by the way, Fitzgerald was mem
Der of the Oglesby family, of which Dick
Oglesby of Illinois was a prominent men,
ber The family came from Fredericks
burg, Va, Jacob Oglesby moving to Greene
county Ohio, In 1920. Shortly after he
went to Laporte county, Ind, where he
died There are many members of the
family all through Ohio, Indiana and 1lli-
nois The youngest child, daughter, mar
ried William C. Shirley Of Marshall county
Ind. and Is now living at Grand Rapids,
Mich. Her daughter, born in California in
trip to that state in the gold excitement
is the mother of the dead boy. The Fitz-
geralds came from Ireland. in an early day.
connected with the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne
built and located at Plymouth, Ind. His
romantic marriage, going against the rules
started as a messenger boy, became opera
tor station agent train dispatcher and SUI
perintendent on division of the Grand
Rapids and Indiana in rapid succession. He
left the railroad to become manager of the
Michigan Car Service Association, his pres
ent position.
Thus the family is noted for the ro-
mances of its members, and 1t is not sur
prising that Willie should have had a taste
for adventure. He was not spendthrift
did not drink, and was not quarrelsonie, and
I his death was undoubtedly the result of
some misunderstanding, at least he did not
invite death by any desperate characters
tics"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
CHAMPIONS CAUSE OF JEWS.
Ambassador White Says Treatment by
Roumania is Atrocious.

A dispatch from Berlin yesterday says:
private letter, written by Ambassador
White to Henry Seligman of Frankfort-on-
the-Main regarding the treatment of He
breWs in Rournania appears in the Frank
furter Zeitung today. The letter, which
was not intended for present publication, is
in part as follows:
The Roumanian atrocities are simply
monstrous and startle the civilized world
l have just received the Roumania Bulletin.
No document equals 1t In cruelty since the
series Of laws with which Louis XIV perse-
cuted the Huguenots. But even these,
which have hitherto been regarded as the
acme Of cruelty, are exceeded by those of
the Bulletin. 1 cannot believe that right
thinking Roumanians the civilized pow
ers allow this condition of things to
continue. 1t appears to be open defiance
of law, justice and common decency'
Mr.. White will present his letters of re-
call to Emperor William Thursday at noon,
and afterward, with his WIFE will take
luncheon with the emperor and empress.
The ambassadors days are spent in re-
ceiving farewell attentions. Each night
this week he dimes with some member Of
the diplomatic corps or cabinet minister,
except Thursday when .Ie will preside at
the American colony's Thanksgiving din
ner. Count and Countess Won Buelow will
give Mr.. and Mrs. White a great official
dinner Saturday evening, and Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. White expect to leave Ber-
lin for Italy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26

and recently had acquired extensive coal
property in connection with the North Ger
man Lloyd Steamship Company.
The accompanying cut was made from a
photograph which Herr Krupp presented to
a personal friend, a resident of this city,
several years ago. An inscription written
by the ironmasters own hand underneath
the picture reads as follows:
This is photograph of the original
'worknsmans dwelling of his parents
fifty years ago. May every one of our
workmen be saved the sadness, worry and
anxiety which the establishment of this in
stitution brought u.s. Twenty-Five years the
results were very doubtful, and since grad
ually a self-sacrifiee and determined efforts
brought hope and results which at last re-
warded.
May this be an example and at the same
time encourage and stimulate the regard
for small houses. The result of labor
should be the common welfare; then labor
brings blessing-then labor is prayer May
every one In our fatherland from the high
est to the lowest. with equal experience and
perseverance establish his home and family
This would realize my highest wish and
hope. Written twenty-five years after his
assuming charge OF the establishment.
(Sfgned) ALFRED KRUPP'
Essen, February, 1873"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26

ton to a meeting to be held in the hall
next Sunday afternoon at o'clock at
which time steps will be taken to renew
work in Silver Star Juvenile Temple. Lodge
Deputy ]. 8. Blackford led the devotional
exercises, and commended to- the younger
persons present a study of the Scripture
selection read. in which it was shown how
vastly better for bringing vigor and beauty
to youth was total abstinence than was
drinking the kings wine. The lodge choir
conducted the service of song, Mrs. A. II.
Frear presiding at the piano. Several vocal
and instrumental duets were given by Mr..
and Mrs. Frear.
Mr. George Francis Williams made the
principal address of the evening, giving
from personal observation and study many
Illustrations to prove the efficacy of life
of total abstinence and the advantages de-
rived thereby by young men anxious for
the best physical development, the most no.
bility Of character and the largest possible
measure of success in social and business
life. The Rev. Mr.. Thomas, rector of the
local Episcopal Church, made a short adj
dress, attesting his interest in the work
being conducted by the Good Templars, and
expressing hds eagerness to render all pos
sible aid. Mr.. s. w. Russell, grand chief
templar, will make an address in the same
hall next Sunday evening upon The Inf1u-
ence of Goof Templary in Character Build
ing