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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-22
More p. o. Salary CHANCES.

Washington, d. c., May 19-Further
changes in salaries OF presidential
postmasters in Michigan. in effect July
!. were announced Monday as follows
Increases-Capac. Mich. 81 900 10 81.
100; Elsie. s1.100 TO $1,000 Fowler.
vile, $1,000 to s1,4O0; Fremont 81 soc
20 $l,700; Gladwin. $1,1O0 to $1,000:
Hillsdale $4,000 to $4,000: Manches.
ter, 81 400 to $500; Manton. $1,000 to
s1,400; Marlette. $1,000 TO $500;
Mayville. $1,000 to s1.400: Menomi-
nee, $4,000 to $1,000; Mt. Clemens. 50.
400 to s. 500; Au Sable $1,000 to 81.
400: Elk Rapids. $1,000 to s1.40O: rs.
canada 81 400 10 $500; Frankfort,
sl400 20 $500; Gladstone. s1.7OO 20
$500 Graying $1,000 10 SI4O0: Har.
Dor Springs. $1,000 to 81 600: Holland.
$1,000 TO $500; Manistique. $500 TO
$500, Marcellus. $4,000 to $4,000,
Mendon. $500 20 $1,000: Morenci 81.
400 10 $500 creased-Harbor
Beach, 81 500 to $1,000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-22
Lack of Discipline In Prison.

Jackson Mich. May 19.-The Press
of this city has a scathing article on
the lack Of discipline at the state
prison There is no discipline in the
institution. Prisoners run the prison.
This has been brought about largely
by persistently refusing or neglecting
TO support the authority OF the minor
officials. Tho convicts, knowing that
they have the fate OF any keeper in
their hands, if he is not supported by
his superiors, do much as they please.
knowing II their keepers are not good
TO them they can manage TO get a
change"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-22
Blamed For Terrible Accident.

Detroit, Mich, May 19.-The cor
oners inquest into the death Of Tony
Pofek, one of the victims OF the Can
field avenue disaster. in which ten
lives were lost, found a verdict placing
the blame on the Grand Trunk rail
road as follows: we believe the said
Tony Pofek's death was caused by the
loose management of the Grand Trunk
railroad in running their trains be.
tween the Lake Shore Junction and
the Brush street station. Detroit. at a
rate OF speed in violation OF an or
dinance regulating the speed Of trains
between those points" Prosecuting
Attorney Hunt says: Il have care
fully considered the legal aspects OF
the case and have come to the conclu-
sion that | cannot successfully indict
and prosecute the employees of the
railroad companies under the general
criminal laws of the state"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-22
Law Breakers Heavily Fined.

Traverse City, Mich. May 19.-Eight
men were captured by Deputy Game
Warden A. L. Coulter while spearing
black bass on Carp lake. They were
DR.. A. j. Scott and Patrick Robinson
OF this city; G. II. Heimforth, Philip
Heimforth. James Livingston, Frank
and Albert Staebo and Joe Reizt OF
Leelanau county. They were heavily
fined and fifty pounds OF bass confis-
Gated. which was sent 10 the Northern
Michigan asylum for consumption. The
bass season does not open until May
Dist
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-22
MACHINE ON TOP.
Averyltes Again In Control az Port
Huron,


Huron.
Port Huron. Mich, May 19.-Port
Huron's political Avery machine. sup
posedly buried beneath a Democratic
victory, rose from the ashes last night,
and even after the nine stanch Demo
cratic aldermen had bolted the council.
placed Mayor Graves up against the
rack and passed the charter amend
ment. which not only curtails the Dem.
ocratic rule but also affects the vital
organs Of city government and places
politics in "A more prominent position
than the interests Of the people at
large
From the elections last November,
when the Democrats win a signal vic.
tory through the efforts OF independ.
ent Republicans who had become tired
OF machine rule. IL was presumed the
city government would at least be run
with regard to public wishes
Last night came the climax, and not
in years has Port Huron witnessed
such a spectacle Nine representative
business men. their blood boiling
ndlhcu ITO ullut COuuCll TOOTH. MAYOR
Graves declared every motion made
by the remaining Republican aldermen
out OF order
Mayor Graves finally gave in The
charter amendments took from him
his power but he fought 10 the end
Chief OF Police Marx was called in 10
act as sergeantat-arms, but he was
not needed
There Is question as 10 the le-
gality ~ the affair. and il will be
fought out in the courts. The charter
committee framed the amendments a.
they thought they should be and sent
them TO Lansing They were headed
of supposedly by the machine and the
charter goes 10 Lansing. as the Avery
machine wants IT,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-22
A Farmer Strengthened Out.

"A man living on farm near here
came in short time ago completely
doubled up with rheumatism. | hand.
ed him a bottle of Chamberlain Pain
Balm and told him to use il freely and
if not satisfied after using il he need
not pay a cent for IL" says c. =. Ray.
der, OF Pattens Mills, n. Y. "A few
days later he walked into the store as
straight as string and handed me a
dollar. saying. give me another bottle
of Chamberlain Pain Balm. | want
il in the house all the time, for II
cured me. For sale by Bivens &
Roades
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-22
The X-RaYS

Recent experiments, by practical
tests and examination with the aid OF
the Mays, establish it as a fact that
catarrh of the stomach is not a disease
of itself, but that it results from re.
peated attacks Of indigestion. "How
can l cure my indigestion?' Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure is curing thousands.
II will cure you of indigestion and dys.
pepsia, and prevent or cure catarrh of
the stomach. Kodol digests what you
eat-makes the stomach sweet. Sold
by Bivins & Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-22

Mr. Joseph Pominville. of saltwater
MINI. after having spent over $1,000
with the best doctors for stomach trou-
Bile, without relief. was advised by his
druggist, Mr. Alex. Richard, TO try a
box OF Chamberlain's stomach and
Liver Tablets lie did So and is a
we'll man today. II troubled with in.
digestion, bad taste in the mouth. lack
OF appetite or constipation. give these
Tablets a trial. and You are certain TO
be more than pleased with the result
For sale az % cents per box by Biv
ems q ROadCs
When you want a pleasant physic
try Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets They are easy TO take and
pleasant in effect. For sale by Biv.
ems & ROades
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-22
Barmaids Under Ban.

Iron Mountain. Mich. May 19-To
rid the city OF barmaids the authori-
ties are working a neat little scheme.
Nearly all the saloons have female
bartenders and there is no law 10 pre-
vent the custom. The authorities are
erresting the proprietors for violating
the liquor laws and suspendins sen
tence upon their promising 10 keep the
girls out OF their saloons Sixteen ar
rests were made during the past week
and all made the required promise.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-22
NOT SICK DAY SINCE.
L was taken severely SICK with kid

Il was taken severely SICK with kidney
'rCuble. uied all surts OF medicines
noLe II winch r-li. we'd me. One dav
saw an an. OF yonr Electric Bitters and
determined 70 trv that. After tHkii 8
few dos's felt relieved, and soor
III reafier was ent rely cured, and hsve
n seen -'ck day IL c.. Ne GLIB rs OF
mine have been cured II rheum ,fism
neurslgrs. hver II q kidney troubles and
eneral q bility his IL what b. +.
BIS, Of Fremont n q writes. Only
SOC. at Sharrar IL Mulhol and, drug
gisis
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-22
Old Hermit Is Too Filthy.

Dansville, Mich, May 1S.-Disgust.
ed at the filthy condition OF George
Wright, an old hermit OF this village.
a ciuEtns' committee, headed by Pros.
tcutor Macarthur, Friday morning
went TO Lansing to consult with the
state health board to see II some meas.
ures looking 10 more cleanliness on his
part can not be taken.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-22
Bliss Reasons.
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
Of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering il through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prescrlp-
tons from reputable physicians. as the
damage they will do is ten fold 10 the
good you can possibly derive from them
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by f.
j. Cheney d Co, Toledo O., contains no
mercury and is taken informally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. In buying Hall 5
Catarrh Cure be sure YOU get the genu-
Inc. II is taken internally and Is made
in Toledo, Ohio. by +. J. Cheney & Co
Testimonials free Sold by Druggists.
price. 75c per bottle. Halls Family Pills
are the best
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-22
May Festival a Grand success.

Ann Arbor, Mich. May 1S.-The
closing concerts OF the May festival
at Ann Arbor aroused greater enthusi.
asm than their predecessors and made
a fitting close Of one Of the most sue
cessful OF these events. The afternoon
was devoted TO solo numbers and the
evening to the production OF Verdis
aida"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-22
Veteran Minister Dead.

birmingham, Mich, May 1S.-Rev.
Hiram Hood, aged IS, one Of the old.
est and best known OF Michigan's pio-
neer Methodist ministers, is dead from
a stroke OF apoplexy sustained last
Tuesday. The funeral will be held
Tuesday afternoon from the Methodist
church here
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-22
A Card.

We. the undersigned. do hereby agree
TO refund the money on a 80. bottle
Of Green's Warranted Syrnp of Tar IL it
fails 20 cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 25-cent bottle TO prove
satisfactory or money refunded
SHARkAR& MULHoILASD, Alma.
BIvISs 81 RHODES, Alma.
FRED HUDSON, Riverdale.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-22

Spring laziness. legs ache. back
aches, feel tired, no ambition. no appe-
tite, all-run-dOwn feeling. Rocky
Mountain Tea puts new life into your
body; YOU feel good all over. 35
cents. Bivins & Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-22
Dead From Alcoholism.

Niles. Mich. May l9.-Patrick Fitz.
gerald. aged 2s died Monday His
stomach was entirely eaten away by
alcohol, Of which he imbibed freely.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-22

OF their taking and catching. they are
OF sufficient importance To warrant the
application and continuance Of reason
able methods and expenditures TO pro-
tect them
1T Is the policy or the state TO give
10 each state officeran d the head OF
each department deputy, who shall
be empowered 10 act in his necessary
absence. sickness or disability, and |
know OF no reason why an offlcer OF
this character Is not as requisite TO
the proper conduct OF this department
as 70 any other departments Of the
state.
1T has been animated that the bill
in question is designed not so much for
the abolition OF the ONCE as ii is 10 do
away with the present chief deputy
and II this is true l will say that the
end sought could, in proper case, be
accomplished without the present
enactment, as by the section which IL
is sought TO repeal. the game warden
has absolute authority 10 revoke the
appointment OF the chief deputy At
pleasure. II any reason exists why the
present chief deputy is not a proper
Official the game and fish warden will
recognize his responsibility and per.
form his full duty in the premises"
Signed, Very respectfully,
AARON T. BLISS,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-22
Spent His Wlfe,s Nancy.

Kansas City, Mo, May 1s.-Walter
Vroonan, founder Of the Peoples
Trust. the Western Cooperative com.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-22
USE FOR A DEPUTY
Bliss Vetoes Bill AboliShing Assist
ant Game Warden's Office.
HOUSE TABLED THE MESSAGE
He Reasons That IL Fish and Game In
terests Are Of Importance Enough to
Warrant Propagation, They Need
Protection.

Lansing, Mich, May 19-The house
last night received Governor Bliss
veto TO the Combs bill abolishing
Chief Deputy Game Warden Brewster S
ONCE. The message. on motion of Rep
resentative Combs, introducer Of the
bill, was tabled.
Game Warden Chapman has been
here working TO show the necessity OF
both the once and Brewster. Chap.
man also issues a carefully prepared
interview to show he wanted Brewster
appointed and that Bliss did not force
him In
The veto message says;
Bliss Reasons.
This bill has for It's object the
abolition Of the Office Of chief deputy
game and fsh warden The game and
fish warden's department, In which the
chief deputy is an important and es.
sential officer. is especially adapted TO
the conditions which prevail in Michi
gan, and 10 one Of the important in
dustries, VIZ, that Of fishery, In which
numerous OF It's citizens and inhab-
!tants are engaged; that II the game
and fish Of the state and the interest
OF It's citizens therein. both CONNER
cial and otherwise. are OF sufficient I'm
portancs TO warrant their propagation
at large expense and the regulation
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-22
Chapman's Statement.

tame warden chapman mas this 10
say on the situation: I'm answer TO
the assertion that Mr.. Brewster had
been appointed by the governor
against my desire In the matter. will
say that early In January | had a con-
ference with Governor Bliss relative
10 the policy 10 be adopted in the game
and fish warden department in case
should receive the appointment
Mr.. Brewster was spoken Of at that
time as being man OF wide expert.
ence and training in this work. and as
having the reputation OF being not
only one OF the very best detectives in
the state, but being a man OF good
executive ability and using discretion
and diplomacy In his work.
II Informed the governor that, in my
Judgment for the good OF the depart
ment Mr. Brewster should be retained
and hoped that he would recommend
his appointment. The governor stated
that Mr.. Brewster had rendered valu-
able services 10 the state. and the
only question arising against Mr.
Brewster's appointment was the asser-
ton that his expense accounts had
been heavy; and to settle that poir'
the governor stated that he would Eek.
pect and require the department
should conduct all OF its affairs from
the office OF the game warden
I'm regard to Mr.. Brewsters eN
pense account. which has appeared
large TO those not familiar with his
work, there have been reasons for Mr..
Brewster's presence in almost every
locality in the state during the trial OF
violations to obtain the testimony nee
essary TO secure convictions before
the courts. II is an cary matter to
arrest violator, but 70 prepare the
case and secure a conviction is differ
ent proposition"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-22
Grand Trunk R'y System.
No. Il No. -

All trains except sunday.
&. G.. ROBINSON Agent.
OwOssO, Mich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-22
TIME TABLE.
IN effect NOvem Der 10th, 1901.
TRAINS LEAVE ALMA.

NORTH. SOUTH.
No. II .02 p. m. No. - 80 N
No. 3-s:4s p. m. No. 4-4:2O D. ID
Sleeping Cars between Frankfort and Aim
on Nos. %, and Free Chair Cars on Nos "a
J. J. KIRBY, C.A.BULLOCK.
Gen. Pass Agt., Agent,
Toledo Ohio Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-22
PERE MARQUETTE
JANUARY 8, 1893

TRAINS LEAVE ALMA as Follows
For Detroit and East. 1O1O a. M s.3- u m
For Grand Rapids and West s23 a m G:lep. m
For Saginaw and Bay city 1896 q m s:87 p. M.
For Big Rapids and North s:23 "a. m 6.i2p M.
" MoELLER, GenI Pass'r Agent
Detroit, Mich
C.. a. BULLOCK. Agent Alma
New-York tribune., 1903-05-17

S,c. Mrs Tohn A Mason, membership MIS- -
t.5gar Anderson: arrangements; Mrs Hanllltoii
1ItSg5,s entertainments and Mrs. Merrtck L. Con-
over orinting-decided upon the personnel OF their
-ssnacttve committees the dates of the musicaLs
were fixed and the opening reception va go
for November II, al the nULe
nj Mrs Hamilton Higgins. No E7 lIenlH-aEe "il ~,
an ever increasing popularity, as lnd1cale4 u!
excentfonaIiv large waiting list and a ooaiu SUs
5J-ecors harmonious and enthusiastic wltin ltsfL.
there is every reason TO anticipate tnat Ie
season will realize the most-sansuine eApSc'"
Of its members.
Through the courtesy OF the Nomans AuhlilhIS
for the Preservation OF Scenic and Historlc oPo'3'
each member of the New-EnGland Juniors mas oeeIi
,,resented with a copy of the song entitled Inc
Song of New-York" words by Ida PrimoH' Hlusic
b,- Frank Damrosch composed for the City History
Club This song sent to the juniors IN -
t4on of their interest in the preseTVat toI o1
ESra.,nces' Tavern. The of the song Is hIuS
trated with a picture OF Manhattan Island l"o'' an"
New-York. 1S03.
Mrs James Slater. OF No. 20 Fffth-aVe. mas
onered her country home at Central Isllp LONE
Island.
Tho final meeting of LenoK Whist Clun Or
s,anized bv Mrs John Kurrus. took place on Mon
dan last Miss Chapman. of No. i6S LenoN-aVe en-
,er,aining The prizes were won by MIS- freoeiiO
Zr t4en,,negsen Mrs. VI. Tice. Miss Narins. NIT
x,ae-,ck " Tufts Mrs. John Ainsworth ..5 hr!i5'
- panl KYLE of Flushing: Miss Estele co~,ar.
81 Mre James Slater Mrs ours ooner
y.le of Brooklyn, and Mrs. tharies l.
OF Flushing
tea and sale for the benefit of Armde hest anu
New-York tribune., 1903-05-17
WAYS OF THE WORLD.
4 Real Old Fashioned Garden and
It's 4rrdngement

II wish you would tell me- said young matron
and flower lover to a more experienced friend.
lust what people mean when they talk Of the old
fashioned garden and flowers of long ago have
the fancy TO turn one end of my little place into
regular grandmother's garden, but when l get a
floral catalogue. and consider what must plant.
! feel completely puzzled
4 have nearly forgotten myself answered her
friend. having given attention entirely 10
more modern ideas-Italian terraces, English
parterres etc.-but l Will try TO help you. Let
me See" she continued. i think the best way
would be for try to recall my childhood,
when ! played in my grandmOther's garden,
and learned from her 10 know flowers and love
them The memory brings back TO me long
brick walk bordcred with boxes. leading straight
from z many windovVed many -columned white
Colonial house. somewhat back from the village
street 10 called the front gate The broad
space in front the house consisting Of about half
an acre Of land we called the front yard Part CT
this was q lawn with stately elms growing near
The house The garden was further on. and con-
cealed By the fence-which. however. did not hide
its beauties from she passershy. for in those days
people were quite willing that the former should
ertoy the sight and fragrance OF their well kept
~oze- beds On either side Of the box bordered
walk vas . bed about three feet wide filed with
perennials. and I remember now the pleasure
New-York tribune., 1903-05-17

country house with the assistance Of nature that
II is odd that in the summer. when everything
grows and blooms without trouble. cut flowers are
generally only used decorations 1t is very
natural to feel that the window plants that have
done their best all winter should need outdoor
recuperation and rest. but seedlings would be as
happy in a sunny open window as I'm the open. and
ferns and shade loving plants should flourish hnely
In New-York house last season woman who
stayed with her busy husband in town six days out
of the tried the experiment of indoor sum-
gardening most successfully. and although out
side OF the streets bore the dreary aspect
of a midsummer city indoors everything was made
lovely by growing flowers and foliage plants The
hreplaces filed by logs Of wood followed out
form troughs. and in these planted ferns OF
every description. which thrved beautifully in the
open, shady chimneys. The windows all had boxes
filled with ANIMALS. which bloomed contentedly IN
their narrow quarters. In sunny corner the IN
door gardener had carried out the pretty concert OF
a floral screen was a frame covered with large
mesh wire setting. and this she had framed
Towering vines. which grew in box attached 10
the bottom of each panel. one of which was Gov
clernats and the third with passion flowers: All OF
these coaxcd into bloom successfully In adoi-
ton she stands for pots wherever light ana All
were attainable. These she used for nasSing color
effects with the most happy results. In q country
house summer indoor flower culture would be stllI
easier and II would certainly add greatly 10 tIe
beauty of interior
New-York tribune., 1903-05-17

attending the procession of flowers, and the ex-
element used to feel each favorite made It's
appearance. Clumps Of white and crimson pc
onies. sweet william. ragged robins, double but
tercups china and Glove pirfks. foxgioves, Lon
don pride mourning bride and. most beaut1ul OF
all the lilies first. the clumps Of golden yellow,
then the pure white (Uhat we call now the f-dSecL
varieties being then practically unknown. Al tne
gate the path branched off at right angles sun
followed on either side by its box edged borders.
Here grew The yellow rose or carry
the blush rose the sweet briar and q dwarf rose
which / used for my dolls house HOW wen
remember the old fashioned names! Besides these
there would be the tea rose and monthly roses
on the other side next fence. were the early
bulbs-crocusCs first. then blue bottles, dnHodlis
and hyacinths. and finally tulips. to be succeeded
by the annualspoppies. larkspur. asteFs bacheIorS
buttons CoreopSiS. caudytuft. mlgnonette, memo
trope verhenas and the geranums of that day
fish 'beefsteak strawberry and horseshoe. Al
the end of each path was an arbor, around WniCh
grew all old. well known shrubs. sno" pans
Syringas. scented Towering peach ana a.
rnond Paris japonica, fringe. smoke. and others
Ribbon grass old and old woman sage
thvre. and other sweet herbs and the homely ut
tie plant Of hen and chickens all were 10 De Iouhu
in these delightful corners The arbors themselves
were beautiful to behold. covered with coral ana
sweet scented honeysuckle, clematis and the dear
old fashioned climbing roses the deep red frafrie
creamy clusters OF exquisite buds and blossoms
while in a bed around the arborS grew the stateiy
hoIlyhocks and gay sunfowerS. There were DOUBT
less many more old friends in that oldtime garden
given you list long enough at all events TO make
? start with No do thank me; the pleasure is
mine in recalling the delight used to take IN ina
dear old garden in the good old summer time OF
my childhood
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