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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15

Il nave not succeeded in erecting
any absolute cures with radium." said
Dr. Stevens. Il have noticed, how
ever that the application OF the metal,
either solid or as radioactive water
will arrest the growth Of cancer II
the treatment stops the cancer will be
gin TO grow again No matter how
well a cancer is removed, surgically
II usually recurs sooner or later. There
is still hope that radium. in combina-
ton with other things. may cure can
Ger But 50 far experiments show
nothing very hopeful"
With many other cancer specialists
in Detroit the reply was similar al.
though nearly all voiced the opinion
that good results were being derived
from treatment by the X-ray
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
DOESN'T CURE CANCERS.
Detroit Doctors Do Not Give Praise 10
Use OF Radlum.


Detroit Mich April 11-While Or
Stephen II knight is preparing an al.
dress before the Practitioners asso.
citation on the merits OF radium the
eclectic doctors Of Detroi; and one
homeopath specialist Or Rollin H..
Stevens. declare that radium ls no,
what It is popped up 20 be.
The wave OF anticipation which
rolled over the legions OF cancer sur.
ferers throughout the world when the
discovery OF radium was heralded ls
breaking up into mere rlvulets OF hope
on the part OF the most optimistic
The most precious metal on earth
worth millions per ounce. is losing
much OF its prestige as a medicament
and is rapidly being reduced TO what
II is--a very expensive bauble and a
remarkable meteorological discovery, q
little heap OF white crystals which by
their peculiar radlo-activity set all
who see II thinking mighty hard
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
Benton Harbor's New Daily.

Benton Harbor. Mich. April Re
B. Harkrider, publisher Of the Benton
Harbor Times, the only Democratic
weekly paper in Berrien county, ha'
launched new daily paper known a,
the Daily Review. which made its first
appearance Monday. The Review vii.
be independent in politics. yet Mr.
Harkrider is backed I'm his new ven.
ture by some OF the most influential
Democrats in the Twin cities This
is Mr. Harkrider's second venture u
the daily newspaper field in this city
within the past ten months
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
New capital Of PhilippInes.

Chicago, April 11-Plans for the
hew capital OF he Philippines were
made known here by Secretary OF War
William II Taft Secretary Taft said
The new capital viii be about 1856
miles from Manila on plot Of ground
over 5000 fer above The sea level
which vii make 30 far more healthy
for American u is TO be the Philip
pine what Sinla IS 10 India. and viii
be- cf great benefit 10 the islands The
climate is rrrrh 'ho location is GOOD
fnd ME ncw opportunities for mon
"or't9l r'l be vn-v great
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
MORE ARRESTS AT 500.
Three Others Fall Victims Of lndict
ments of Grand Jury.

Sault Ste Marie. Mich. April II =
Three more arrests were made Mon
day ON the indictments from lhe
grand jury They are Thomas Quinn,
charged with selling liquor TO minor,
John r. Hatton, charged with keeping
a gambling house. and Mabel Fisher
charged with keeping house OF III
fame
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
Detroit Casts the Die.

Detroit, Mich, April 12-DetroiI
has decided 20 shy its castor into hi
ring in the hopes of claiming the stat.
fair as its prize The question wal
fought out yesterday afternoon in "a
mayors Office by committee OF some
thirty prominent business men Ther'
were enthusiasts and sceptics, and ,ht
matter was resolved into a resolution
putting the city on record as favorine
the establishment of a permanen;
state fair. and appointing a committee
Of nine 10 devise ways and means 0i
securing the fair for Detroit this year
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
BRIEF TElEGRAMS.

The gross postal receipts al the ~,
largest postofllces in the Unite.
States for March. 1904 as compared
with March. 1903. aggregate sG,65s,
col, a net increase OF 13 per cent.
Announcement was made Monday a.
Columbia university. in New York
that Edwin Gould had given $4,000 a.
a perpetual endowment fund. the la
terest OF which. at 4 per cent, was Il
go toward the expenses Of the varsity
crews.
George Volway, alias Frank Shell
don, was arrested in Peterboro, Ont.
at the request of the authorities y
York county. Nebraska, on charges OF
forgery. Volway has consented &c
waive extradition proceedings. IL
was recently married here.
Mrs. Elise Schaaf. formerly a prom
nent advocate OF wOmen's rights, com
mitted suicide with n revolver at 'eI
home in Charlottenberg, GERMANY
Monday night. The cause assigned for
the suicide is that the woman's mind
had become clouded She was So
years Of age.
Edwin Griffith. son Of the postnla.s
ter at Great Bend, Kan, has been "a
rested for stealing a registered pack
age of $1,000. which was sent by the
Traders bank at Kansas City 10 {
bank at Great Bend on Feb. O. Griffith
has confessed. Griffith was an EN-
ploye OF the Great Bend postofrlce an
had access to registered packages.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
woman's Quarrel Results In Murder

Wheeling, w Va, April 11.-Mrs.
Ella Graham and Victoria Robinson
disagreed and quarreled over the at.
tentions Mr. Robinson was alleged 10
have lavished upon Mrs. Graham. and
In consequence Mrs. Robinson is dead
and Mrs. Graham is in jail charged
with murder. The two women met
near their home in Pocahontas and
started in TO fight viciously, tearing al
yne anothers hair. Mrs. Robinson was
proving too much for her antagonist
when Mrs Graham pulled a revolver
and fred i've bullets into Mrs. Robin
sons body killing her instantly
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
Sues For Being Trounced.

Ann Arbor, Mich. April 12.-Joseph
A. Langftt. freshman engineerin.
student Of Allegheny. Pa, has begun
suit for s.. 900 damages against Lewis
T Lampert. a retired jeweler. TIVE
students have been in the habit OF cut
ting across Imports lot 10 reach thoI
boarding places. and Langftt says he
has never been informed that it was
not a public way However. he claims
that on last Thursday Limpert caught
him on the lot and gave him a beating
warning him 10 keep off in the future
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15

Detroit, Mich. April 12.-Judge Don
ovan yesterday afternoon gave The
Children's Free Hospital association a
judgment for $16.5O5 80 against Arthur
A. Bresler and Eugene A. Bresler on
a note for $4,000 given by Arthur ].
Bresler May -, 1900. and indorsed by
Eugene. who is a brother Of Arthur.
There was no contest. The bill OF com
plant named as cOdefendants iona
than L. Clutton, Frank II. Hassler and
James w Osborne, who were inter
ested in land mortgaged by Arthur
Bresler as security for tho note as az
dltlonal mortgagees.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
ARE you DYsPEPTIC7

II you are a dyspeptic you owe it to
yourself and your friends to get well.
Dyspepsia annoys the dyspeptic's friends
because his disease sours his disposition
as well as his stomach. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure will not only cure dyspepsia, indi.
gestion and sour stomach, but this palat-
able, reconstructive tonic digestant
strengthens the whole digestive ap-
paratus, and sweeteps the life as well "A
the stomach. When you take Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure the food you eat is en-
joyed. It is digested, assimilated and
its nutrient properties appropriated by
the blood and tissues. Health is the re-
suit Sold by Chas. Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
George u. Blair Dead.

Jackson, Mich. April 12.-George II
Blair, eldest son Of Michigan's wa
governor. the late Austin II. Blair, ant
brother OF Attorney-General Charles
A. Blair died Monday Of paralysis al
the old Blair homestead in this city
at the age OF 81 He was first stricken
about two years ago while living in
Florida. Mr. Blair was a prominent
attorney in this city for many years
and was at one time prosecuting attor
ney OF Jackson county. He IS survived
by three children-F1ora, Hattie and
Charles.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
TWO ARRESTS AT 500.
Es-Poliee Officials Charged With Con
splracY by Grand Jury.

Sault Ste Marie. Mich. April IL
Former Chief Of Police Nelson A. Bur
dick. former Police Captain Frank
Stevens and Frank Chapel were ar
rested last night by Sheriff Bone on In
dictments found by the grand jury,
charging them with conspiracy in con-
lice department.
II is alleged that they had accepted
money from gamblers and other VIC
lators Of the law. The indicted Off
Gals left the service as n result OF an
investigation by the police commits
sioners All gave bonds and were re-
leased 10 appear in the circuit court
on May 16
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15

DeWltf's Wi ch HAIL gives ins'nn,
relief frOm burns, cures cuts, bruises.
res, eczema, tttt-r AM all a-lOnS
If the sKln. L. buying witch Hazel
Silve II II UulV niece, say 20 see that YOU
get the genuine DeWitts and a cure :
certain. There AR many cheap counter
feits oil the market, Nil OF which are
worthl 'ss and qui'e IA feN are dangerous
while DeWitt'~ Wlich Heel Save IL
perf~crlv harmless and cures. Sold by
Cha Rhode-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
U. Of M. DAY at Fair.

Ann Arbor. April 12.-June IS ha
been set aside by the authorities .
the Louisiana Purchase exposition a
University of Michigan day. Tn,
day is intended Of course. for fOrme
students of Michigan. wherever the!
may now reside. Suitable exercises
will be held during the day Furthe
information can be secured. as plans
are developed. either of the secretar!
Of the Alumni association. Ann Arbor
Mich. or OF the chairman Of the spe
cial committee. Sim r. Psice. SecLr
ity building, ST. Louis.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
Worked Unloue Stamp Graft.

New York. April 12-Richard T. VI
Wolfe alias y. r. Winters. an artis
who IS believed 20 have come hers
from Boston, was held in $500 To-
examination in the Tombs court Mon
day on a charge Of grand larceny. I
is alleged that Wolfe altered practi
cally worthless postage stamps SO "a
10 make them appear rare and valu
able and then sold them 10 stamp col
lectOrs for large sums.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
seIf-confessed Foreer jailed.

Battle Creek. Mich. April 12.-Johr
Shafer. aged 80. and family man. is
in Jail a confessed forger Shafer IS
charged with forging the name OF his
employer, Charles Ashby. an install
ment plan merchant. 10 three checks
for 1913, $50 and $50 Two OF the
checks bore the same number, Sc. and
a suspicious clerk caused Sanfords az
rest in the City bank. Then he weak
ened under the pressure Of the sweat
box
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
smpalmers, ExamlnatIon.

Lansing. Mich. April 11-At a regu-
lar meeting OF the state board of
health here it was decided TO hold the
next examination Of embalmers in the
lower peninsula at Detroit on July lG.
following the meeting OF the State Flu
neral Directors association.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
Personal Scores Didn't Count.

Lansing, Mich, April John G.
French has been appointed superin'
tendent OF public works by Mayor
elect Lyons The two men had a dis
pute about a year ago and have not
spoken 70 each other since. but Lyons
thought French was the best man nS
knew for the place and appointed hin,
in spite Of personal score
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
STOP 1T.

A neglected cough or cold may lead
to serions bronchial or lupg troubles.
Don't take chances when Fo 'ey's Honey
and Tar affords perfect security from
serious effects OF Geld. Sold by Shar.
rar & Mulholland
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
Emnress Victim Of Vanity.

New York. April IA Londo,
cablegram to the Sun says A dis
patch from Berlin says that there Il
grave concern in court circles over III,
health Of Empress Augusta Victoria
The habit OF excessive tight lacking
has resulted in serious complications
and she is also suffering with varicost
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15

Healthy kidneys filter the impurities
from the blood, and unless they do this
good health is impossible. Foleys Kid
ney Cure makes sound kidneys and will
positively cure all forms of kidney and
bladder disease. II strengthens the
whole system. Sold by Sharrer d Null
holland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15

Lansing. Mich. April l2-The stats
board of health will send inspector.
into the lumber Districts OF the norts
woods to take care Of the smallpox st
uation. Many Of the lumbermen pay
no attention 10 the quarantine rules
and local officers cannot handle them
The camps are breaking up and many
are starting home carrying with them
the qerrne az tho dfeaaca
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
A Card.

We. the undersigned, 90 hereby agree
30 refund the money on 90. cent bottle
Of Green's Warranted Syrnp of Tariff IL
fails 20 cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 25.cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
SHARRAR& MULHoLLAND, Alma.
CHAs. g. RHODES. Alma.
FRED HUDSON, Riverdale.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
Tired OF LIE.

Detroit, Mich, April Emil Cab
lu, aged 3S, a wireworker. took dose
OF carbolic acid and died at the home
OF his father-in-law. 1854 Bellevue ave
nue.. He said he was tired OF life. He
had been broOding over the death in
a similar manner OF his cousin. who
committed suicide three weeks ago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
The manv friends OF @. II. Hausa

The many friends OF G.. II. Hausan,
engineer L. +. &. w. Il. 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 d Mulhollsnd.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15

| know a jolly old maiden lady,
A lady OF high degree,
Who never goes to bed-without
A drink OF Rocky Mountain Tea.
Sensible woman.
Ohas. Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15

Now is the time to clean house clean
your system first. drive out the microbes
OF winter with HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea IL will keep you well all sum-
mer 30 cents. Tea or Tablets Chas
Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
GOOD FOR CHILDREN.

The pleasant 10 take and harmless
One Minute Cough Cure gives immediate
relief In all cases Of cough. Group and
lagrippe because II does not pass immedi-
ately into the stomach. bur takes effect
right at the seat Of the trouble. liz draws
out the inflammation. heals and soothes
and cures peTmanently by enabling the
lungs TOO contribute pure llfs- giving aud
DEMONSTRATING oxygen 70 the blood and
tissues One Mirute Cough Cure is
pleasant Ia take aud 1t II good alike for
young and old. Sold by Chas. Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
Grand Trunk R'y System,

All trains except Sunday
e.. O.. ROBINSON. Agent.
OwOssO. Mich.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-04
REAPTNG WRAT THEY sowED.

Tie people o. The Bronx are naturally In
cenee0 over the outrageous conduct OF the
Board OF Aldermen IN dealing with their tran
sir problemS The hold-up Of q genuine enter
prise Ike the New-York and Port Chester Rail-
road. whose projectors stand ready 70 90 on
with tie work. and the threat 10 give privileges
GO paper rival suddenly galvanized into az
appearance OF lie are q most patent betrayal
Of their interests. and generally 20 regarded.
The people IN The Bronx are crying cur against
Il, and IN desperation are turning 70 Albany
Tor relief from oppression We are sorry for
them. hope to them get the better Of tie
-grRfters," and shall continue 70 DO all that can
be done IN their behalf but We do not see that
they have any reason 10 be surprised at their
situation They ere merely reaplng what they
sowed.
The New-York and Port Chester application
has been before the aldermen FOR nine months.
The hand Of the Tsmnany members OF the
board was plainly shown early last summer.
They then resorted 10 tricks and subterfuge. 10
prevent an action against which they could
bring no plausible objection. The people OF
The Bronx were only less indignant then thru
they are now. They had full notice OF what
Tammany control OF the city meant for them.
Many OF them. who we're ordinarily supporters
etoid sacrifice OF their interests BY the Tam
many majority IN the Board OF Aldermen they
would never support Tsmmany again. Then
the Bronx people calmly voted by consider
able majority for the Tammsny ticket and
elected a new Tammnny Board of Aldermen.
Perhaps they persuaded themselves that 81 the
Tsmmauy aldermen chosen directly by them
stood by local Interests their affiliations made
no difference Now they End that with the aid
OF the Bronx aldermen. TGmmany has organ
tied the board In the Interest OF their enemies.
The Bronx members can vote right for hnme
consumption Indefinitely without accomplishing
anything while Tammnny as a whole Is an
tasonistic 70 Bronx interests The committees
under the domination OF the wigwam control
the situation.
IL Is amusing to note the talk about getting
relief IN Albany from the Tammnur bold-uu
going on simultaneously with other talk about
The rights OF home rule and the Outrage az
State interference" with city affairs. Does
hew-fork really want TO be left in the claw.
Of the tgerf Does The Bronx pant for Ia W
~sn;ng End extending the powers OF M
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-04
LFROM TIE TRIBUNE BUREAU.

Washington. Feb. "A leap year cotfIlon at
Rauscher's tonight gave the young women Of fash
ionaole society opportunity to reward o. avenss
themselves on the young Mrs. Herbert wads-
worth and Mrs Walsh received for the COMMITTEES
Of young people who arranged the dance. and the
men invited we're requested 10 act as Il they were
girls. Before the evening was over some OF them
knew the triumph o. belleship. while those who
have been unga. liant enough st previous dances to
slight girls they particularly interested in
were made 10 know how a Uallfower feels The
early evening was devoted TO dancing. and at mid
night supper served. This followed by a
v!o.et cotillon. the fsvors for which we're pretty
trifes in violet tied with ribbon OF the same tint
They were distributed By Mrs. Richardson Glover.
MIS-. Oliver Cromwell and Miss Patten.
Mrs. CoNles has gone to Newport News to toin
Captain CoUles whose ship is at that port
Senator and Mrs Thomas c. PlAtrs guests at
dinner at the Arlington tonight were Senator and
Mrs. spooner. Senator and Mrs Fairbanks Senator
ard Mrs. Depev. Senator and Hiss Eean. Senator
Hale Senator and Miss CockrelI. Representative
and Mrs wa6sworth Representative and Mrs
Payne. Representative and Mrs Francis Burton
Harrison. Representative and Mrs Dwight. Mr
Allen. the Commissioner OF Patents. and Mira Al
len. Mr. and Mrs John c. Emo. OF New-York and
Mr. and Ers W w. RockhHL
General and Mrs. stern5erg gave a dinner to-
night in honor OF Lieutenant General ard Mr.,
Chanee Invited TO meet them were General and
Airs. Gillespie. General and Mrs. Humphrey. Cen
eral and Mrs Burton. Mr.. and Mrs Walsh and
Mrs Daniel Manning.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Glover held a reception at 10
O'Clock tonight. when the I've hundred quests
represented Official ard diplomatic society and tn.
prominent families Of the resident set
The pastor OF tire Church OF the Covenant and
Mrs. Teuais s Hsnn gave a dinner tonight In
honor OF Speaker and Miss Cannon
Senator and Mrs WetHiors eRtsrtained a dinner
company this evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-04
KING EDWARD on corroy

me DOH weevfl In the fields never did so
much harm to the genuine interests Of c,ttor
raising In this country as the wild snecuIation
In the exchanges has done After so mr.,
Erotesque predictions that ale price OF the
staple would soon rise to 20 cents Mound
ana even possibly, 10 30 cents, the marker
broke on Tuesday. and great was the fon
thereof. The unhappy followers OF consc,anca-
less manipulators went tumbllng down IN dis.
Hster.
ms cotIon craze has been one OF the widest
and most mischievous sort known for v.ars
IL caused 50 much agitation and trouble IN 40
many regions Of the world that even the kiny.s
speech at the opening OF Parliament mentioned
the subject In these words:
Tie insufieiency of the supply Of raw nai.
riaL upon which the great cotton Industry q,
THIS country depends has Inspired me with deen
concern trust the efforts being made in
various parts OF ny empire to increase the area
OF cultivation may be attended with a larg.
measure of success
As The Tribune has said. cotton corners
VII In the long run hurt rather than help our
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-04
THE PASSING THRoNa.

W. J. Murphy. Of Phoenix. Aria. who has been
actively identified with public works and the dsvel
opunsnt Of the Territory Tor the
ARIZONA last twenty years. Is staying az the
A STATE Holland House Mr. Murphy built
SOON" portion Of the Atlantic and Pa
cinc Railroad. ard recently
constructed the Arizona Canal that irrigates about
three hundred thousand acres OF land in the Salt
River Valley. II have given much Of my time
during the last two years" said Mr. Murphy. TO
the matter OF forest reservation In Arizona. and IN
the Salt River drainage basin there about
three million ave hundred thousand acres Of forest
reserves which may be added nearly an equal
area OF Indian reservation. which contributes q
well to the purpose of conserving the water sup
ply Of that region. Arizona now has about sir
million under forest reservation" Speak
ing upon the subject OF Statehood. Mr.. Murphy
said: 1T does not possible that II should be
much longer delayed. II the pending bills
brought a vote in the Senate they must prevail.
Tins Republican party In TIE nauonal platforms OF
Artnons' New Mexico Oklahoma and indian Ter
rijory The Statehood bills passed in the House at
cause they were kept from a vote, Arizona has
two and half times as much territory as New
area Of ali New England. The popaiatioa and
the States thus far admitted to the Union az the
time OF their admission The population Of the
1880 to 1900 and the Territory Is compact The new
structure is situated at the geographical OF
the southern two-1hIrJs o. the state, and at the
good ns 81 but esch demand. separate state
hood. The rarty in power cannot deny the demand
upon the Of political eNpedency, each OF
the three NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. New Mexico and
Oklahoma-tf created into States will send two
Republicans TO the United States Senate"
John A Lewis. OF Meridian. Miss. 10 staying at
the Fifth Avenue Hotel Mr.. Lewis - vice-prss-
dent OF the Mississippi Cotton on
GROWTH OF Company. THE cotton crop Of
MERIDIAN. Mississippi said he. lis usually
MISS. about i+oa.eoo to 10000 bales. The
last crop vas probably about 500
900 bales. bat q result of the higa prices there