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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

The following story. told by the
Washington Post. leads us TO wonder
which TO condemn first. the boaster or
his critics. 1t concerns n certain man
who has a large collection of auto
graphs.
Indeed. the envy and sometimes the
skepticism Of his friends have been eX-
cited by the number OF successful au-
thors who have set down familiar and
fiattering inscriptions in his books
Some carpers have even gone so far
as TO hint darkly at a similarity OF
handwriting throughout the collection
He recently purchased a rare edition
Of Chaucer. and one evening when a
party was gathered at the house the
precious book was passed from hand
to hand. The owner lost sight OF II,
but the next morning be found II lying
on his library table.
On the fly leaf was inscribed:
ITO Jack -, from his old friend and
schoolmate, Geof. Chaucer."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02
Walters Who Get Most Tips.

Walters who receive the most tips,
says the Chicago Inter Ocean, are usu-
ally those who have everlasting and
Job-like patience. those who do not
easily take an insult, who ever have a
pleasant smile for their patrons, who
try earnestly TO please them and are
always ready to accommodate every
one. a waiter should never place him
self In a position OF expectancy in the
matter Of receiving a tip and should
avoid approaching a guest If he sees
him in the act Of drawing change from
his pocket. A waiter should never pose
as an object OF pity with view TO Sc
curing a tip. If he deserves a tip, he
should let the guest feel within himself
that he deserves It. and II the guest
wishes to give him tip he Will usually
manage to catch the walters attention
or leave the tip beside the plate. Should
the waiter receive tip previous TO
waiting on the guest, he should leave
1t lying on the table and then do his
level best to earn IL.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02
Wit of Horne ToOke.

1t Is said that Horne Tooke, who ex-
celled In that duellike controversy ex-
hibited by two disputants when pitted
against each other with only the
breadth Of mahogany board between
them, was exceedingly quick and sharp
at retort. When he made his most
deadly thrusts, 1t was with a smiling
countenance and without seeming eff
fort or emotion. Replying TO man
who contended that only landowners
should be allowed to vote at elections
he said, pray tell me how many acres
does II take TO make wiseacreT
When asked by George III. whether he
ever played cards, be replied, Il can
not, your majesty. tell a king from a
knave." What can be more uniquely
comic than his saying to his brother:
"You and |, my dear brother. have in
verted the laws Of nature. You have
risen in the world by your gravity. and
I have fallen by my leyity r-Saturday
Evening Post
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

A Washington al patch says that Sen
ator Hale, the shrewdest OF all parliament
tartan strategists, is slowly and deftly
crystal izing the opposition to Cuban
rtcprocity The news from Michigan
that the sugar beet interests were hold
ing together stronger than ever, caused
him To stir up rh- house members who
are or posed to the senate changing tariff
laws without the consent OF the lower
legislative body. 1t is now proposed TO
band together all The anti-reciprocty
interests. Without including Cuban
reciprocity it would be easy TO make
this combination. 1t remains TO be
seen whether the Maine senator is smart
enough 10 include this, even though
oprosed by the president. He has no
interest in sugar beets. He is opposed
TO the treaty principle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02
Churches and Societies


$50 Forward" will be the subject OF
Rev. w. X Spencers Sunday morning
sermon at the Presbyterian church.
In the evening he will take the subject
"Whiter than Snow"
At the Baptist church on Sunday even.
ing at the young peoples meeting an in.
augural service with a special program
will be presented. At the regular even.
ing service the pastor will deliver a
special sermon to young people.
The Rev. j. II Eichbaum, OF the
Episcopal church. delivered very able
address last Sunday evening on the
closing OF the old year, his text being,
The End Hath Come"
At the M. Z. church Sunday morning
the pastor will preach a New Years
sermon, and afterwards receive mem.
bers into the church The evening sub
ject will be THE Rewards Of the Over.
conner" All are welcome.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02
The American Iron "PIant.p

The Englishman was being properly
surprised at the rapldity with which
the skyscraper was going up.
"Deah me!' he exclaimed, 'it seems
as II your buildings grow as rapidly as
your maize"
"Yes, replied the westerner unblush-
ingly. land the process Of raising them
Is much the same"
"Fawncy! Won't you explain fur
ther?'
"Well. you see, we just get an iron
plant, put II In the ground. have the
street sprinklers water 1t, and In a
month or six weeks the skyscraper Is
full grown"
And. taking another breath. the cous-
In from overseas managed to believe
it-Memphis Commercial Appeal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02
ALL ON FIRE.
An Alma Citizen Tells How
Relief Came.

Ever have Eczema?
Have any itching skin disease!
Itching almost drives you crazy;
You feel AL on fire."
Doan's Ointment brings quick relief !;
Cures Eczema. Itching Piles,
And all IT. hlnrss OF the skin.
Mrs. 9. Tinney, of the boarding house
near the Sugar Factory. says: II was
tormented with an itcIiness OF the skin
part of last winter and good share of
this summer. / poisoned my feet last
winter by absorbing coloring
matters from the Innings OF a pair of
shoes. The ltchiness was very intense
and annoying | could not get parti
Gle Of rest some nights and often rot up
and put my feet in basin of cold water.
This gave me relief for few minutes,
but as soon as they got dry they ANNOYED
me as bad a. ever | rubbed them I'M
I'll the parts effected were raw | tried
everything could think OF but got
nothing 10 give me any permanent re.
lief until / procured a bx OF Doan's
Ointment at Blvins & Rhodes drug
store. 1t PROVED 10 be great remedy.
The first night | used 1t / went TO bed
and slept souudly, something / had not
done before for months / bought a
box and 1t cured me completely don't
feel the fist symptoms of it now.
Doan's Ointment is wonderful remedy
aud heartily recommend il as the best
1 ever used or heard of for skin dis.
eases "
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster MIlburn Co, Buff ilO, n Y ,
sole agents for the United STATES Re
mem Der the name, DOan's, and take no
other.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02
WRITING THE SERMON.
Friday Is the Minister'S Day Fer
Performing This Task.

Probably few OF the good people who
listen with rapt attention TO the ser
mon which is preached to them each
Sunday, says the Denver Post, know
that for nearly 800 years Friday has
been the time honored day for the pas
tor to go into his study. write the SER
mon which is to furnish food for
thought" to the congregation ON the
following Sunday. In speaking Of this
custom clergyman says:
"When Christianity was first promul-
gated, all preaching was done extern
poraneously. Such thing as prepar-
Ing a sermon was unknown. Many
gifted men expressed their views on
various subjects, then added a few
words OF good advice to their listeners.
This practice Is still continued In the
Roman Catholic church of the present
day. and I think that a very limited
number OF the priests ever write a ser
mon. Not all ministers. however. ad-
here to this rule by any means. When
Henry Ward Beecher was asked on
what day he prepared his sermon. he
replied, ON Sunday morning, OF
course
"'Well. Mr. Beecher, don't you think
that Is rather dilatory habit for you
to get intoT asked another
"'Oh, no. not at all replied Mr..
Beecher In his quick way. You see,
look at a sermon like some do on pam
cake. They can be served hot or cold,
and | like mine hot: that's all"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02
The Worlds Largest Crab.

How would you like TO have a crab
like this squeezing your toe when you
60 bathingf The gigantic japanese
crab, measuring twelve feet, is proba-
bly, the largest crustacean in the world.
The specimen Is a type OF the spider
crab, which inhabits the waters OF the
group OF islands forming the empire
Of Japan. The body portion is the size
Of half bushel measure, while Its
two great arms or "feelers" could cas-
lily encircle the figure Of a man. Its
eight arms or legs resemble huge
bamboo poles and are extremely elias
tic and If strung into one line they
would reach to the top OF four story
apartment building. One OF the ex
traordinary pecularities Of this crab
Is the faculty OF assuming a disguise
by afixing pieces Of seaweed and
sponges to the body.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02
Civil Service Examination,

During the year ending June 30, 1902,
there were II 9S3 persons appointed e.
positions in the u. s Classified Civil
Service, which Was 1909 more than
were ever appointed in a single year.
If you wish information about positions
of this kind you can obtain it free by
writing for the Civil Service announce.
ment OF the Oolum biau Correspondence
College, Washington, ID. g. The OWL
Ssrvice Commi sion will hold examina.
tions to secure young men and women
for these places during March and
April. at Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lans.
ing, Manistee, Marquette and Saginaw.
From 3.046 appointments during the
FIRST year Of Mr.. McKinley's admins.
tration, they have increased to nearly
five times that number President
Roosevelt is firm believer in the merit
system, and as long as he is president
these appointments will continue to in
crease.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

DR.. Milburn, the blind chaplain OF
the Unlt-d States senate, who has
resigned. being now in his els htieth
year. onoe said 10 senator: "Never
allow a session 20 be opened without
prayer having been first offered. IL you
do my boys will be sure to get into
trouble " This same senator recalls
that on the day of the Tillman McLaurin
fracas DR. Milburn was too Ill TO attend
and the session was opened without
prayer. The venerable chaplain de-
vou'ly believes that the trouble resulted
from that omission.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02
NOrwnY Hotel SYafem.

There Is a capital hotel system in
vogue in certain parts Of Norway. In
villages where no hotel exists one Of
the more prominent Inhabitants Is sub
sidlzed by the Norwegian government
and In return is bound to provide ac-
commodation for not less than four
travellers. He may take In four If he
chooses, but four Is the minimum. The
accommodation and food supplied are
excellent, and the charges are very
moderate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02
The Drop Curtain.

A youngster had been to the theater,
and upon his return his uncle asked
him how he liked the play.
-Oh." he replied, "the play was all
right. but didn't see nearly all Of It."
"Why. how did that happenT asked
his uncle.
Because" answered the youngster,
"the roller must have been broke, for
the window blind fell down two or
three timesv'-Chums.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02
A Fair Exchange.

Editor-See here, Mr.. Dolan. You
delivered me a load of hay for the six
years subscription you owed for my
paper.
Mr.. Dolan-Oi did.
Editor-Well. my horse won't eat
that hay. b. goshl
Mr.. Dolan-well. my goat won't eat
your paper. be gobsl-Puck.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

Rev. DIR. Frank Oliver Hall is Of the
opinion that this 10 as much an age OF
doubt ~ IL is an age OF indifference.
Men are more interested in other things
than they are In religion. They are
moro interested in making money, play.
ng billiards. and athletics. Women are
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

"Universiries. saws NJ. jules Cambon
former French Ambassador TO the
United States. "are the soul OF a nation.
They train men for the future, and 1t Is
on the work which they do in this
country that the United States career
ia TO depend A"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02
THREE CHRISTMAS WEDDINGS.
Arcadia Young People United
in Marriage on that Day.
MURPHY .WASHBURN.

Christmasday a merry party gathered
at the home OF Mr. and Mrs. John Muir
ply to witness the marriage OF their
son. Charles. to Miss Mabel Washburn.
There were fifty. eight present including
the immediate relatives OF both parties
and the classmates Of the contracting
parties.
The happy couple marched into the
parlor to the strains OF q wedding
march played by Miss Ariadne MoLsren.
and took their pl ,oes under floral en-
blem Rev. w X. Spencer pronounced
the words which made them one. using
the ring service. They were attended
by Mrs. Cumming. OF Saginaw, as maid
of honor and Philip Walker as best man.
The bride was charming in blue
Peau de Sole gown and carried white
c rnations while the maid Of honor wore
blue and carried pink carnations. The
groom wore the conventional black.
After ratulations the company re-
paired to the dining rooms, which were
decorated with smilax and holly, where
a sumptuous dinner was served. Mrs. ID.
Reid aud Mrs Allis bad charge of the
Refreshments and were assisted by the
Misses Ethel Beeson, Hattie Gerber,
Grace Rice, Lottie Woodward and Amy
Metcaf.
The happy couple were the recipients
of large number of handsome AMI use
full presents from their many friends
Mr. and Mrs Murphy expect TO go to
Big Rapids next month where Mr..
Murphy viii finish course in pharmacy.
POST MCOANN.
The following item from the Jackson
Morning Patriot of Saturday last gives
an account Of the marriage Of Elmer n.
Post Of this place to Florence A Mccain
OF that city:
"A pretty wedding took place Christ
mas day at high noon at 300 Steward
avenue. the contracting parties being
Elmer N. Post OF Alma and Florence
Mccain OF Jackson, only relatives being
present. Rev. w l.. Munger officiated.
the ring ceremony being used. The
bridal party entered the parlor to the
strains of Memberships wedding
march. The bride was hastily attired in
white moretta gown, carrying white
roses. Mr. aud Mrs. Tracy Town acted
as attendants. The gifts were numerous
and useful. After a sumptuous dinner
was served the happy couple left On the
fas: train for the east to be at home at
Alma after February |. MIR Post is an
enterprising young man and is to be
congratulated for winning such a popular
young woman for wife. They have
the best wishes OF host OF friends.
Those from out OF town were MIR. and
Mrs. w. Beverly Of Alma and son
Efford."
ABBOTT. BERKEY.
A very pretty wedding occurred at
the home OF the brides aunt and uncle,
Mr.. and Mrs. Aleck Miller, of Seville, on
Christmas evening, when Mr.. Georgn
Abbott of Seville aud Miss Nellie Der
key Of Mesick were united in the bonds
Of holy matrimony.
The bride was beautifully attired in
blue and white. The bridesmaid and
bridegroom were Miss Alice Crum
and Herb. Fisher
The guests numbered about forty,
and the presents were very beautiful
and u.eful.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

In getting the VeusZueli case sub
mitted to The Hague tribunal the United
States has scored another important
diplomatic victory. IL was victory IN
the first place for the United States TO
constrain Germany. England and Italy
20 agree TO have their claims against
Venezuela go 10 arbitration. Then the
allies wanted President Roosevelt TO be
the arbitrator. While the RECORD in
dividually does not think that the set
items mt OF the question by the President
would have led to any embarra sing con
SEQ uences for the United States, ii Is
only fair to say that majority OF the
Presidents advisers thought differently.
The cabinet seems to have been
almost, or quiet. unanimously against
the Presidents acceptance OF the re-
possibility which the post OF arbiter
would impose upon him, and large
number of the leading men in Congress
appear to have taken the same view.
The President deferred TO this view,
and he has brought the allies, against
the predjui Of some Of the partners,
especially OF Germany. over to the ac-
ceprance OF the position taken by the
United States. Thus, from the moment
when the administration at Washington,
after the sinking OF the Venezuelan
fleet and the ombardment OF one of her
ports, called a halt on the acts Of the
allies, they have in all respects been con
strained TO adopt the course dictated by
our government.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

Commander Roller, OF the gunboat
Monocacy. is under the ban Of the navy
department, aud has been sent home by
Fighting Bob Evans. for allowing his
wife to live aboard Of his ship contrary
90 naval regulations.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02
Dinerence of OnInIOn.

GLOW did that poem of yours turn
out?'
"Oh," answered the author. there
was the difference OF opinion that
usually attends the production of a
masterpiece. The postmaster insisted
that II was first class matter and the
editor insisted that ii was not
Washington Star.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02
ScOrched.

Csnnibal Chlef-What was that
had for dinner?
Cannibal Cookie was q bicycle
rider. your excellency.
Cannibal Chief thought detected
burned taste.
Cannibal Cook-Yes. your excellen-
cy. He was scorching when we caught
him
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02
A Hurry-up Medicine.

Every housekeeper recognizes the need
OF effective remedies TO DO used in emer.
gencies: when something must lie done
right away. Such remedy IL Perry
Davis Psinkiller, for sp, aims and bruises,
for strained muscles and for the aches
and pains resulting from blows and falls
It's mission of mercy began sixty years
ago. IL IL used In all countries. There
u but one Painkiller. Perry Davis
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02
RaisinE His SalnrY.

"You told me last week that you
would try to raise my salary" said
Briggs.
"Oh, yes" replied his employer
"Well. did. raised II after some
trouble. Believe me. had a very
hard time raising II this week"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

Porto Rico. the Philippines, Alaska
and Hawaii furnish a market for about
e4N 600, 900 worth Of the products OF the
Unit d States. chiefly agricultural aud
manufacturing, while we buy from
them about $50 900 900 worth of their
products.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

Mayor NJ .ybury OF Detroit, the prince
OF joliers and the extender OF the glad
hand, together with Secretary Cotton,
played ,nta Claus all last week. The
Mayor ia this role. as in all others he
undertakes, was a huge success.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02
Sonphf RnrEnin In Wnr.

Edward Ill. bad just announced his
intention OF beginning the Hundred
Years war.
But" sobbed Queen Philippe, cant
you reduce it 10 ninety eighth
Maddened, however. by this request
for n bargain, he rushed out at once
and pawned their crowns to pay the
troops.-New York Tribune.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

Mrs Pauline Mason, VINO claimed to
be the widow OF Steven L. Mason, the
first governor of Michigan, under the
constitution OF 1865, died Christmas in
the Lucas county Ohio infrmary. She
was 80 years OF age.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

The fact that the governor elect'of Ne.
braska refuses 10 wear a dress suit has
suggested to some people out that way
that he would make good candidate
for president II doesn't take much to
make presidential candidate out Of a
Nebraska man.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

The republican State Convention is
GO he held in Detroit, March, 6. The
annual banquet OF the Michigan club
will be held on the same date. The
committee in charge promise better
list OF speakers than was furnished last
yaar
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

inclined to be- moro interested in art.
literature and in achieving social
The great task before the
clergy in these days is TO break mp this
cake of Inertia, to make the Indifferent
different
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

The coal stringency in New England
has become so acute that a curtailmant
OF train schedules on railroads in that
section in the near future appears to be
almost inevitable.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02
Brick for Sale.

Chimney brick, building brick, found.
alton brick, well brick. etc.. in large or
small quantities; prices right. Brick
yards two and one-hslf miles north
'ast Of Alma. Union phone 1877.
.233tf w II. II. SMITH q Sons, Props.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

(which do you think should be more
highly esteemed. money or brainsr'
BRAINS" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. But nowadays the only way q
man can convince people that he has
brains II to get monsy."-washington
Star.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

The Hon. w. j. Bryan is smoking
again" He SAYS the Venezuelan
trouble will end in war over the Monroe
doctrine and Uncle Sam will be in it up
80 his neck
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

Chase S Osb IN retirement from
the head of Michigan's railroad depart
ment will be great loss 10 the state.
He was fearless, just and unbiased.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

Railroad Comm sioner Osborn re
norts the total income for the year Tor
Michigan railrosd' at si2. 6bo Oh Oh
The largest amount ever reported in
one year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

Grace Miller Waite, who took the
stum = for the late President Mckinley
during his first campaign, has written
AN ingenious book entitled "A Harmless
Revolution"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

Mrs Mary Hartwell Ca'herwood' the
well known author of "Lazarre.' and
many other popular novels, died at her
home in Chicago last week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

There have baen some men so grea'
chat the defeat for thu Presidency has
crushed them. Others have made
Sooi deal OF money out Of the expert
anne
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

Gov. and Mrs Bliss spent Christmas
with the lattsr's sister at BoucsVi'e'
N Y. which is MR.. Bliss native place.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

Detroit street cars killed 10 persons
and injured 205 in eleven months
Look out for the cars.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

Frank @. Andrews, the bank wrecker,
was not forgotten on Christmas day
His Detroit friends sent him several
hoxes Of cigars, f1wers and fruits.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

A good manv people are beginning TO
regard Mr.. Bryan as still quite interest
ing but No lon yar imoortaut
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

Silas Farmer one OF Datroits Oldest
and best knoV n residents, died In thas
city Sunday mo-nirg.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-02

That 1--WE can stand high prices Tar
better than we can stand IDLE Iaoor Is
one of Seer etarv Sh,w's golden axioms.