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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-06-24
REJOINED THE SHOW.
Dr. Clark Has Recovered From His Recent
Accident.

Volo, the volitant. alias DR.. Q. Z.
Clark, who sustained an injury in max
ing the perilious leap through space on
bicycle at Barnum q Bailey circus
last Tuesday evening has recovered and
rejoined the show at Joshen, Ind, on
Tuesday OF this week. It was thought
by DR.. Butler Of the sanitarium that he
had sustained an injury TO his throat
which might prevent his resuming his
dangerous occupation for some weeks
to come. but owing to his excellent con.
stitution and physical condition he re.
covered much faster than was expected.
DR.. CLARK is young physician, but
because Of his dare devil and reckless
nature and tie fact that he receives
$350.M q week for his performance
caused him to give mp the practice of
medicine soon after his graduation to
join the circus as the performer Of one
Of the most difficult feats on record
This is not the first accident that he
has sustained; in Madison square garden
in New York City last winter he had d
similar accident, breaking three OF his
ribs and combining him 90 the hospital
for several weeks. These accidents,
however, do not seem TO brighten him
in the least. He has every confidence
in himself and is even preparing to per
form feat of his own invention next
year, which, without doubt, Is the most
dangerous and difficult performance
ever done by any man on bicycle. He
claims that the most difficult part OF the
ride in his present performance is when
he is in mid-air, that the least variation
30 one side or the other would cause him
to fall to the gropnd, not for an instant
can he loose his presence of mind. He
has made the enormous leap of 60 feet
through the air the distance here being
only 33 feet; in order 20 make the leap
OF 65 feet he must have a much greater
momentum and the length OF the first
incline must be at least twice the length
used in this town.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-06-24
W orld'S Fair Rates Via Ann
ArbOr Railroad.

Every day during period Worlds Fair
the Ann Arbor X. r. will sell 10 day,
go day and season tickets at excursion
rates.
Commencing May 18th and on every
Tuesday and Thursday thereafter until
June 30th special excursion ,iokets good
only in coaches (not in parlor or sleep
ing cars will be sold from Alma at
$1l.45 for the round trip. These
"Coach" tickets will be good for return
seven days including date OF sale.
Ask agents for information or write.
J. ]. KIRBY, G. p. A., Toledo. o. ll-ls
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-06-24
n Half Million Acres.

Government Lands Open for Settle
ment.
In the Rosebud Indian Reservation In
South eastern South Dakota. The Chi
cago q North Western Ry. is the direct
line from Chicago to Bonesteel on the
reservation border. Send cent stamp
for pamphlet"N Homes in the West
containing maps and information as to
the allotment Of these fertile lands.
w. ii. GUERIN, II Campus Martins,
1921 Detroit, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-06-24
Notice OF Village Taxes,

On and after this date / will be at the
office of Tinker & Hannah on each day
OF the week for the purpose OF collecting
the village taxes for 1904.
THEo. w MARSH, Treas.
Dated. Alma, Mich, June IL. 1904.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-06-24

DROBATE NOriCg:-state OF Michigan.
II County OF GratiOt. ss.-Norce D. hereby
given. That The final account OF Tyler W. Cor
ton. the administrator OF the estate OF Emily Cor
ton, late OF Grstioi County Michigan. deceased
will be allowed by me at the Probate Office, In
the Village Of Ithaca In said County. on Tues
day, the i4th day OF June next, at 10 O'Clock
n. m. OF said day.
Dated Ithaca, May 10th. A. D.. 1904.
Isaac 3. SEAvER,
(seaD b20i7 Judge OF Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-06-24
CAN'T STOP THEM.
High school Team Defeated the Green
willie Boys.

The Greenville professional base ball
team crossed bats with Alma on Davis
FELL on Tuesday, Jane 81. Alma
played one outsider as their second
baseman was not in shape to play.
Greenville had a good hsrd-hitting team
aud on appearances should have won.
Greenville had a good pitcher and il
he had had little better support might
have won the game. Verne Johnson
pitched his usual clever game and AL
mas indeld work was good. II Alma
can play as we'll in Bedding Saturday.
when she plays Portland for the cham
pionship OF the state, she .may stand a
good chance OF winning. The score;
Alma 01112 0 10
Greenville 90 ZOO 4 0 L Z
Batteries For Alma, Johnson and
Watson; For Greenville, Kinch and
Johnson.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-06-24

DROBATE NOTlcE:-St OF Michigan.
Il county of GratOt, ss:-NotcC IL hereby
given, That thc % RAJ account OF %. a. Ely the
administrator % the estate OF William n.
Rogers late OF Grstiot County. Michigan. de.
ce8sod Will be- allowed by me az the Probate
OMee. iu the VILLAGE OF Ithaca. iu said county
ON saturday, the 1nd day OF July, next at I'D
o'clock a No. of said DAY.
Dated fthaca. June -th. A. n. 1904.
ISAAC s. SEAvEH,
Go ed tseaD Judge of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-06-24
Low Round-Trip Rates
to Colorado and Utah
June I to Sept. 30,
1904, via
MISSOURI PACIFIC RY.

COLORADO Short Line" Go
via ST. Louis, visit the Worlds
Fair and take a ride over the
best railway in the west.
Double Daily Service, with
Electric Lighted Sleepers, Din
ing Cars and Free Reclining
Chair Cars. 7 Daily Trains
st. Louis to Kansas City.
Write for folders, etc to II. d. ARM
STRONG, T. p A., SO Griswold
Street, Detroit, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-06-24
COM INFRINGEMENT EXERCISES.

Commencement exercises for the grad.
Mating class were held in the opera
house last evening and an audience that
taxed the capacity Of the house attended.
The speaker OF the evening was w. w.
Wedemeyer, Of Ann Arbor. His address
both witty and eloquent and his
nWere received with frequent
applause. His address in
follows:
ent days are always
rill there is a certain sad
our schoH days and
and lers. The old
- I'm IS bs( hsllowed with
. re- bns. They are
q a @0| Those we know
9 re fully than ever
Re not built up out
or stone. They are
kterial than these-of
fence of the teachers,
ire on the part of the
e lessons of truth and
The things that make
ho matter whether it's
in log cabins or in
Resident Garfield gave
thought when he said
l4ge was a log with a
atone end and Mark Hopking
her" The teacher in the small
lckwoods district is working on
fial infinitely more refined and
6tiful than ever were nodded by the
bid Of an Angelo or put on canvas by
deft fingers Of Raphael.
YOf course you understand that this
kploma must by no means mark the
OF your training. Your education
st not stop here-it must be growth
pugh all your lifetime Michael
\elo, the great sculptor. was found
dealing among the ruins of Tn col.
q, when he was aocosted by Oa-dt-
farnese, who asked him what be
doing there. He said II still go 90
ol that l may continue TO learn"
be great Gladstone was a student
ugh all his life time, aud so ware
Abest scholars and greatest meu
Pc achieved distinction in every
uman endeavor.
I'VE had enough training so that
survey intelhgently the whole
literature. You are able 70
|tand and appreciate what you
Read solid, substantial literature.
think that you have to rerd every
ell that's out and flush il with a
hough you had completed task
gu should get from your school
is an education that shall be
all its bearings, that shall de
highest object OF all education
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-06-24

J. H. Graham. Pres. q Gen. Mgr
j. s. Morton Sec'y a Treas.
W n. Graham. Local Representative. n y.
Market 81. Grand Rapids. Chicago Dock. foot
OF wabash Ave. Chicago Telephone, 1852
Central Dated May 2fth
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-06-24

The seven day ticket Is limited to sale twice a
week in Mich Tuesday ana Thursday
On the 81 Joseph Division. steamers leave
-. Joseph every day az p M. and 10 y m.
Fare u 90 each way.
The right is reserved to change this schedule
without notice.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-06-24

Yale Coffee, fresh roasted, always on
hand at Medler & Demuth's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-06-24
ALMA CHEMICAL CO., Alma. Mich,

SPECIAL NoTE-Take Alma Bromo Salts for
Constipation Headache, Liver and Kidney Dis
ease Price soc per large size bottle. Use Alma
Bromo Soap. The best and purest. 2Sc per cake.
Use Alma Bromo Ointment. Natures own
Healer for all skin troubles. SOC per box.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-06-24
The Graham & Morton
Transportation Co.

Until further notice two OF the palace steam-
ers OF this Line will run between Holland and
Chicago on The following schedule i Leave Hol-
and daily. p. m. making close connection with
the Pere Marquette and G.. X. n. a l. NJ. Inter
urban at Holland. Fare Si,50 each way.
Grand Rapids 20 II Louis Exposition rates
Via Chicago a Alton Ry.. Wabash Ry., or Illinois
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-02
THIRD WEEK OF POSTAL TRIAL
indications Are the Case Will Go to
Jury at End Of Next Week.


Washington. Jan 80. -- The third
week of the postal trial has closed. and
the Indications now are that the case
will go to the jury about the end Of
next week. August W Machen. the
former general superintendent Of the
Tree delivery system. probably will
take the stand Tuesday, and the pres
ent intention is for the other defend
ants. Or and Mrs. George +. LOr-
enz and Diller y. and Samuel A. Croft
also to testify. though this plan may
not be carried out
The defense sought 10 show by Miss
Ina s Leibhardt, for some years chief
clerk OF the free delivery system. and
by other witnesses. that the orders for
the Croft fasteners were sent out in
the ordinary official routine. and that
II was impossible for a chief Of bureau.
with a multiplicity OF details such a.
attached to the rapidly growing rural
free delivery service. to give personal
attention 10 all the mail and other Of
fetal matters. There was consider
able controversy over the admission
Of the testimony Of Diller 3. Gronf as
to what he knew OF the transactions
between his father. ono of the defend
ants. and nr Lorenz. and objections to
part Of his testimony caused a with
drawll OF SONS OF the questions as 10
the \ rly history OF the fasteners until
Monday
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-02
COLOMBIA TO INVADE PANAMA?
U. S. Will Only Object to Landing
Forces In Canal Zone.

Panama. Jan 30.-News has reached
here from BOgOta that inasmuch as
Generals Reyes and Gayallero have as
sured Colombia that the United States
will only object to her landing forces
in the canal zone, the Colombian gov
eminent intends to organize and send
an expedition against Panama.
The only explanation of this news
from Bogota is that the government
of Colombia is compelled to take some
steps to prevent its downfall. This Is
said to be imminent, as President Mar
roQuin has lost all the prestige he
ever had There is much speculation
In Bogota as to the outcome of this
move, should it be put through.
Colombian newspapers are com
planning that it cost more-than $4,000
600 in paper money "a Colombian dol
lar Is worth about seven-tenths of an
American cent? to move the troops Co
lombia has at Titumati, on the Gulf
of Darien. from Cartagena to that
point. These men are estimated at
from 20OO to 5000. and at one time
they were we'll supplied with provis-
ions.
People arriving here from Colombia
declare the situation in that country
20 be growing worse every day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-02
CONFEDERATE DEAD.
Bill Before Congress For Marking
Graves of Those. Who Died in
Northern Prisoners.

Senator Foraker, author nl the BILL
which has passed the Senate, making an
appropriation of 5000 OOOfOr the prUptr
marking Of the graves 81 the Confederate
soldiers who died in Northern prisoDr
says he has charged his friend. Represen
tative Grosvenor, of Ohio, To look close
ly after the bill in the House TIE bill r.
now in the hands OF the House N-yhi
Committee on Military Affairs II il not
likely that there will be any serious o..
position 10 the bill. II is generally the
policy Of the Republicans Of the Nor'h 'o
10 almost anything fJr the old soldiers
Of the South that may he desired b.
any portion of them, unless opposition
maLiiests itself ON the part Oi the South
The bin providing i)r the pa, mrut e.
the States which msintain homes Tor
Confederate soldiers the same sum per
capita which is now paid for thesup9ort
Ji soldiers Of The Union army who are ip
national homes would have passed When
ffered two years ago, had 1t not teen
that some Of the veterans Of the COLied
rracy opposed it.
Opposition To the Foraker Lill wa
manifested 10y some of the chapters ~
Daughters OF the Coniedcracy v hen J..
was introduced lost year There ,snoi
been any thing heard Of such opprritiop
this year-Wssh. Corr. Times Dispatch.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-02
CRIME STlRS ROANOKE.
Negro Assaulted Mrs. Shields and
Left Her For Dead Her Baby Was
Found in a Pool Of Blood.

A terrible crime WAS committed Satur-
day in Roanoke. George Shields, whose
home IL Ia the heart the city, went TO
his re-. 1ence To dinner aud found his lit
tie daughter lying GU the Il ,or Of the
hall The father rushed about the house
to find his vile. lie discovered that rhe
door OF closet on the second floor had
been fastened with chair Outside tn
door was razor and Ratchet, covered
with lood
Opening the door he iound hiA wife nm.
conscious She had two Wounds in thI
head She had been slashed with ia,
razor and Ratchet
After receiving medical attention Mrs
Shields was restored 10 consciousness
Gradually gathering her thong hts sull
GENTLY tosay: a large black egro mau
came through the Kitchen ana attacked
me in the dining room
A criminal assault had been conn itted
on Mrs. Shields
No clue g the criminal. except the
bloody razor and hstchet. II Mrs.
Shields RECEIVERS and eau give "A descrip
ton Of her assailant the chance OF hiH de
tectlon will be increased
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-02
POPE REPORTED IN ILL HEALTH
Due to Physical Depression-Did Not
Receive Founder Zionism.

Due to Physical Depression-Did Not
Receive Founder Zionsm.
Paris, Jan. 30-A dispatch to the
Rappel from Rome says the pope Is
suffering and in III health due to ply
steal depression. and that there is talk
In Jesuitical circles that conclave
will be held at an early date
Max Nordau. vice president of the
Congress of zionists, the Rappel's cor
respondent continues. has denied the
report that Dr. Herzl, founder of the
Zionist movement, was received by
the pope. although Or Herzy had an
audience on the subjevt of New Zion
with King Victor Emmanuel. This took
place last Saturday and lasted five
hours
But II DR. Herzy did see the pope" "
the Rappel correspondent quotes Max
Nordnu as saying. under no circum-
stances could the pontiff say TO him
that the protection Of the Holy Sepul-
chre was reserved for Christians. for It
Is inadmissible that the pope could be
so badly informed as to ignore that
the Zionists have always declared the
eXtraterritOriality of the Holy City
and the Holy Sepulchre as one OF the
first and elementary articles Of their
program. Should Palestine receive a
Jewish administration. it has always
been understood that no changes would
be made in the matter Of guarding the
Holy Scpulchre."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-02
WILL BRAVE FLYING BULLE' )
Minister 70 Prove That Cartridges Are
Not DANGEROUS In Fire.

Not Dangerous In Fire.
Chicago. Jan. 30.--"To prove that
large numbers Of cartridges are not
dangerous in case of fire am willing
to station myself in a room where J.
600 900 cartridges are stored in wood
en- boxes. and let fire be started and
rage there"
The Rev. William X. McKibben. who
was superintendent Of cartridge fac
tory before he entered the ministry.
has made this offer to a committee ap-
pointed by the fire department to de-
termine whether magazines of am
munition in stores will endanger fire.
men while the structures are burn
ing
ut will be nothing new" continued
Mr.. McKibben. Several years ago.
when the cartridge cOmpany's store
house was burned and 100000 rounds
of loaded shotgun shells were de-
stroyed by fire ! was in the thick of II
and did not get a scratch
The experiments probably will be
made next week at the foot of Ran
dolph street. If The cartridges are
found % be dangerous, the merchants
say they are willing to keep them in
fireproof vaults in the suburbs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-02
BILIsINTRODrCED.
Proposed to Take Conditional Pardon
from Hands ofthe Governor.

A bill offered in the senate by j \
iarman (Repub'ican) takes from thu
Governor the power 10 grant conditional
,ardons to convicts and gives IL To tn
directors Of the penitentiary. These ar
mp ,wered to parole convicts who have
,arved half their terms and have beer
good prisoners
Another bill by Mr.. Harmon provide
hat Judges and clerks selected from th'
Republican party shall come from list
commented 10y the Republican count!
hartman
Senator Patteson presented abill abol-
shing demurrers TO evidence
Mr.. Walker introduced measure which
makes it unlawfulfor nOn-residents TO b.
lterested directly or indirectly, in any
.1rporarion formed to catch ish or take
n plant oysters in Virginia. A year in
.ii. a 81 900 fine, or both, is the penalty
Uader bill presented by Mr. Reyer
,omb, railroads are required TO fence thtii
racks where called upon in wiring b!
he owners Of lands through which they
PASS. and if they fail TO do so for siNt!
laws after receiving notice such owner'
an collect from them 81 per day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-02
NEW PRIMARY ELECTION BILL

A NEW PRIMARY ELECTION BILL
Mr.. Machen, Of Alexandria, has in
PRODUCED in the Virginia Senatea bill
providing for primary elections.
We are heartily in favor OF pri-
maries for the purpose OF choosing
candidates for all important offices
where there is a contest for the nom
nation. The people have the right
to say who shall be heirnominee Tor
any office or post OF trust, and the
selection of the candidate should not
be left to any man or set OF men VINO
while in the minority are shre"d
enough to manipulate deliberative
body in the selection OF a candidate
of their own choice. The masses ol
the people of any party have a right
to be heard, and their wishes should
be supreme in matters OF this KIND.
We have in Maryland today the
spectacle of the Democratic party
managers of the State holding up
the election of a United States Sena-
tor by manipulation aAd sharp prac'
tice. while the masses OF the party
all over the State appear to be ior
a candidate against whom theeilorts
If the party managers are directed.
1t is but logical and reasonable to
conclude that II these politicians sue
coed in thwarting the will OF the ma
iority OF the voters OF the party,
Democratic supremacy in the State
will be jeopardized, il not overthrow.
Under party primary system thi'
condition could not exist and the in
tegrity of the party would be pre-
served. We therefore favor a pr
mary plan, but we doubt the wisdom
or propriety OF such bill as MIR
Machen has introduced. We prefer
to leave the question OF rules and
regulations touching primaries to th'
party organizations OF the two par
ties in the State, at least until som
better plan has been introduced II
the Legislature than we have ye'
heard of. To make Il radical and
stringent primary law and then leave
it optional with the political partie'
whether or not they will hold "A pr
mary, renders the law imperative.
but when a party solemnly de-
clares in convention for primary
plan OF choosing candidates, the rule
becomes binding upon thatparty IN
all it is revoked. We hold that th'
Legislature has nothing to do will
the organization, management o.
plans OF political parties, other thai
TO provide special statutes for cor
rupt practices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-02
THE FARMERS AND THE INSTl.
TUTE.

Upon the farmers who attended
the institute held here on Thursday,
and upon those who read of the pro-
ceedings OF the institute, depends the
ultimate success of the meeting.
There is much to be learned at these
institutes, but unless the suggestions
made are put to practical use, the
meeting has been held in vain. 1t Is
not to be supposed that all theprop-
ositions laid down by the speakers
at farmers institute can be made
practically profitable in this section.
These gentlemen can give to Others
the benefit OF their experience as
scientists, based upon their knoWl-
edge OF chemistry and practical eX-
periments, but, after all, the success
OF any man who undertakes farming
MS a means OF livelihood, depends
upon the business ability OF the man
himself. The day has passed when
"a man can pursue the old methods
Of agriculture successfully. Is IT.
quires as much brain and as much
methodical business management TO
farm successfully as it does to con
duct a successful mercantile business.
Most of the farmers OF this section
are handicapped by a lack OF capital,
and on this account are debarred
from that class OF agriculture requir-
ing the outlay of great amount OF
cash ia the beginning, consequently
suggestions as to these are OF no
practical interest, but there are GER
tain principles underlying successful
farming, which were forcibly illus
trated, and which every farmer must
adopt before he can hope for any
measure of success. These princi-
pies appear TO us to be thus; LIST.
Cultivate a smaller area of land.
2nd. Plant leguminous crops, to
supply nitrogen and humus to the
soil, and for forage crops. 3rd.
Raise all the stock these crops will
feed, and take care OF she barn yard
and manure. 4th. For ordinary
farm crops only buy the cheaper
forms OF chemical fertilizer, phos-
phoric acid and potash, as peas and
clover will furnish the more expen-
sive nitrogen at a cost OF about one
cent a pound, while it costs about
fifteen cents pound when purchased
in fertilizers.
When these principles are under
stood and followed the first step to
success has been taken, but every
farmer by the use OF good Judgment
and experience must determine foI
himself what crops and what stock
are best adapted to MS soil and his
market.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-02
CARNATIONS IN CONGRESS
Nearly Every Member Of the House
Wore Mckinley Emblem.

Washington, Jan. 9O.-A carnation
adorned the lapel of the coat of nearly
every member OF the house in COM
memoratiOn of the late President Nc
Kinley's birthday. The chaplain re-
ferred feellngly to the late president,
saying.
we thank. Thee. o Heavenly Faith
er for the beautiful life and character
Of our beloved Mckinley, whom we re-
member with grateful hearts today for
the things that he did in this life and
for the beautiful example of Christian
character and fortitude he left behind
him to us in his death. SO move, we
beseech. Thee. upon the hearts or
men. of Thy children. that truth and
righteousness and good will shall reign
everywhere in and through the spirit
of the Lord"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-02

On a writ OF habeas corpus Mayor
Harrison was brought before Judge
Tuthill on Wednesday and discharg-
ed from his bond to appear and an
swer for the responsibility OF the
burning of the theatre in which SO
many lives we're lost. The Judge
stated that he had carefully read the
evidence given before the coroner's
INQUEST and he could see nothing
that justified the charge against the
mayor, made by the coroner and for
which he was arrested and placed
under bond for his appearance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-02
Mr.. Glass Not a Candidate

81 am not a candidate for the United
States Senate, and never expect to be q
candidate for the office" said Representa-
tive Carter Class to the Richmond Times
Dispatch correspondent in Washington
Nor have | in the fight that | have
made against the seating in the Demo
cratic legislative caucus of the Fusionist
members of the legislature been actuated
in the slightest degree by any friendship
for one candidate for the Senate or OPP
position to another
Mr.. Glass also said he is not a candi-
date for the Goyernorship.