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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
THE APPOINTING POWER.
y story of President Grant and an
Obstinate Subordinate.

General Grants generosity 10 his
foes, his many private and official kind
nesses TO the widows and orphans OF
Confederate soldiers, is an old tale,
but II bears repetition In the form OF
an incident which Helen ID. Longstreet
gives I'm Lee and Longstreet at High
Tide"
The widow OF Confederate officer
applied 10 the postoffice department 10
be appointed postmistress In a small
southern town. AS she heard nothing
OF her application, she went to Wash
ington 10 press IL. She was unable 10
move the authorities at the postoffice
department and was about TO go home
In despair when friend suggested that
II might be worth while for her 10 see
the president
With much effort she summoned
courage and appeared at the White
House. The president received her in
most friendly manner and after hear
Ing her story took her application and
wrote a strong but brief Endorsement
on the back Of IT, She hurried In tri-
umph TO the postofIice department.
The Official TO whom she presented
the application frowned and pondered
over II for some time and then wrote
under the presidents Endorsement,
'This being a fourth class Office, the
president does not have the appointing
power
The application was handed back 10
her, and she went away in deep dis
tress and was again preparing to re-
turn home when another friend told
her by all means 10 take the paper back
to the president. so that he might see
how his Endorsement had been re-
ceived. When the president read II
be wrote under the last Endorsement,
while the president does not have the
appointing power In this office, he has
the appointment OF the postn aster gen
eral," and, summoning his secretary,
President Grant directed him to ac-
company the lady TO the department
and in person deliver her application
to the postmaster general.
She received the commission before
she left the office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
ARE YOU SATISFIED?
If Not What Better Proof Can
Alma Residents Demand.

It's from citizen.
Ii may be a neighbor
You can readily investigate 1t.
The more investigation the more con-
vincing the proof.
Vet. NJ. A. Ransom, of South State
street, says: 81 have had kidney com
laint more or less ever since / wac
in the army. While in the service
was taken down with a severe attack
Of diarrhoea. 1t became chronic and II
was a long time before | got over II.
our medical service at that time was
very poor compared with what 1t was
during the Spanish war.
finally got over the diarrhoea, but
weakness of the kidneys, and at
times terrible backache, were no
ticeable. About four years ago l made
a trip to Dennison, in Crawford Co..
Iowa, and while there | had an attack
Of kidney trouble. My back ached ter.
ribly, and weakness of the kidneys
was annoying and distressing. | heard
Of Doan's Kidney Pills and got box
Some little time ago there was re
ssrrence OF the trouble. | had not
forgotten the benefits / received from
ne use of Doan's Kidney Pills in the
west, so l went TO Charles Rhodes
drug store; l procured a box, com
nenced the treatment, and began TO
Improve right away. l bought q sec
ond one and II stopped the backache
and relieved the urinary difficulties.
an not entirely cured, nor do ever
expect TO be. as l am 80 years old;
kSsf n
bring quick relief, TO patch me up and
10 ward of any serious trouble"
Sold for so cents per box by all
dealers. Foster-Nilburn Co., Buffalo
N. Y, sole agents for the United
States. Remember the name-Doan's
and take no other.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07

Macmillan and his followers were
shut mp In Querataro. Many powerful
influences were at work TO save him.
Seward also did his best. But he made
little or no effort TO escape. II he had
failed as an emperor he could at least
face disaster with the courage and the
dignity OF a right princely nature. Be
trayed by the infamous Lopez, tried
before a court martial OF boys and Or
dered TO be shot, he spent his last days
In the discharge OF all the obligations
Of friendship and courtesy. A false
report OF the death Of Carlotta being
brought TO him In prison he said sim
ply, zone less tie TO bind me 20 the
worldw Led forth TO his execution
and told TO stand between two OF his
generals who were likewise condemn
ed, he surrendered the place Of honor
TO General Miramon In recognition of
his courage. The rattle Of the mus
kets marked perhaps the end of all
monarchy in the new world But the
bltterest critic Of democracy could
scarcely desire n gentler figure than
MaXimilans TO stand before the eyes
Of Americans as the last representative
Of aristocracy and Of kingship on this
continent.-William CARROT in Allan
tic
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
IMPROVED ROADS.



II is no doubt true that the Ques ton
pf good roads appears TO many to be
backneyed. and when the term appears
In print they turn TO some other page
bays Good Roads Magazine. No one
denies, however. that the roads, as q
rule, are bad. Statistics show that baro-
b per cent OF the highways Of the
country are good hard roads.
Many regard the question OF good
roads as one in which the automobilist
Ind bicyclist have a greater interest
than any other class Of road users.
This ought not to be the ease. 1t is
true the bicycle and the automobile
bave been the means OF directing pub
nc attention TO the necessity Of good
soads. but If it is good for them TO have
good roads to run over II certainly is
of greater Importance 10 the farmer
Ind the team owner 10 have them to
haul their products over. When II gets
down TO a question Of self interest the
bicycle and the automobile should be
Stimulated entirely from the subject.
Nothing in the world can conduce TO
the comfort and prosperity Of the farm
Ir and his family more than easier,
tafer and less expensive communica-
bon between farms, neighborhoods
Downs and cities.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
sheridan's Trap.

Any interruption while he was max
Ing speech always caused Richard
Brinsley Sheridan considerable annoy
ance. On one occasion the dramatist
showed his dlspleasure Of a fellow
member OF the house Of commons who
kept crying out Hear, hear" every
few minutes. During a certain debate
Sheridan took occasion TO describe a
political contemporary who wished to
play rogue. but had only sense enough
to act fool. Where" exclaimed he,
with great where shall we
find a more foolish knave or a more
knavish fool than hep
Hear. hear" was shouted by the
troublesome member.
Sheridan turned and, thanking the
honorable member for the prompt in
formation. sat down amid a general
roar Of laughter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
TIE Ms.telpiece Bottle Experf.e.t
Y0ul find vonrealf IN n nicnic r,arAa M

TIE Mastelpiece Bottle Experiment.
You find yourself on a picnic perhaps
without a corkscrew and with a lot OF
bottles, all OF them with carks In them.
Hardly anybody knows what TO do.
The solution OF the difficulty is, how
ever. II seems, perfectly simple: place
the bottle, cork downward, upon the
edge OF an ordinary mantelpiece
steadying II, OF course, with the hand
Then with a slight impulse turn II so
that II falls upon the ground on It's
base. Pick II up, and you will find that
The cork has started. IL Is sometimes
necessary to repeat the operation be
fore the cork can be withdrawn with
the fingers. A first experiment with a
full bottle of water tightly corked Is
advisable A fall direct from that
height will have no desirable result"
The present writer can testify TO the
efficacy Of this minor art" He had,
II is true, to arrange his picnic IN an
ordinary room so as 10 have the man
telplece handy But there was no diff
Guilty after turning the bottle on its
base, with a slight impulse" in ex-
tracing the cork from the ruins There
was no need to repeat the operation
London Spectator.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07

A. w. Campbell. deputy minister OF
public works for Ontario, Canada. in
recent address spoke as follows about
he progress of road improvement In
Canada says the Good Roads Maya
bne: "In five years every county In On
tario will have adopted the government
ystem Of good roads, and the motorist
Fill be able to travel from the Quebec
boundary TO Detroit on scientifically
Constructed highways" And he added
that in the last three years $4,000
bad been expended on good roads,
total Of 1912 miles having been con-
ttructed, and he forecasted that within
few years a system Of mail delivery
By automobile would be established
throughout the province.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
stonewaII Jackson's Battles.

Stonewall Jackson's negro body serv.
ant knew before anybody else when a
battle was imminent. THE general
tells you. l suppose" said one OF the
soldiers. 'Lawd, no. slrl De gin'ral
nuyver tell me nothin'. l obsarvates de
prays jest like we all mornin' an night,
but when he gifts up two, three times In
a night to pray den I rubs my eyes an
gifts up. too, an packs de haversack,
case done fine out dere's gwine 70 be
old boy to pay right away."-From
Mrs. Roger A Pryor's Reminiscent
cea"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
STREET ETIQUETTE.

While walking with a lady, the gen
tleman should take the side next the
street
One salutaton IS all that civility re
quires when passing n person more
than once on public promenade.
If the lady with whom you are walk
ing is saluted by another gentleman.
acknowledge the same by removing
your hat.
The gentleman should raise his hat
when asking lady's pardon for an in
advertence. whether she Is known to
him or not.
Should you desire TO converse with
lady you should happen TO meet do
not detain her. but turn and walk in
her direction.
While walking with lady in a
crowded thoroughfare and obliged to
proceed singly. the gentleman should
precede the lady
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
Rural Delivery Notes

Missouri Is to have a number Of new
county systems Of rural free delivery.
chiefly in the northwestern part Of the
state.
The Ninth Indiana district has more
rural routes than any other congress
sional district. having total of 201.
The Eighth Indiana district comes sec
ond. with $50.
Government officials In charge OF
rural free delivery business have been
encouraging the farmers to name
their places. When the postmaster
got a list from Spring Prairie, ILL.,, he
found that some OF the names adopted
made unique collection. William
Vaughn called his place Indiana
Run" r. III. Merrick chose Heaven
On Earth" l.. w. Merrick selected
"woodchuck Hole" Orris Pratts
home IL "Saints Rest" and w. G..
Derthick lives on "Pious Hill"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07

Home, Sweet Home" Payne's song.
was originally a number In the opera
-Clari, the Maid OF Milan" a produc-
don brought out In 1923. The opera
was failure. and nothing is now
known Of II save the one song. which
became instantly popular. Over 1oo.-
300 copies were sold In the FIRST year
Of Its publication. and the sale In one
form or another has been constant ever
since the first appearance OF this beau
tiful theme. The melody is a Sicilian
folk song and was adapted to the
words by Payne himself.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
The Term "Crony.v

Every one uses the term "crony" In
the sense of "chum' or pal" and the
phrase "old cronies" has become spe-
cially familiar, but 1t is doubtful
whether the original word bore any
reference TO friendship. The new Eng
lish dictionary puts down It's origin to
academic slang and quotes the immor-
tai Pepys for the earliest instances Of
It's use. Quite recently, however, an old
letter OF a still earlier date has come to
light In which scholar is described
as content to destroy his body with
night labors and everlasting study to
overtake his chronyes and contempora-
ries." From this 1t would seem clear
that the word was a bit OF university
jargon, used to denote students Of the
same date and coined from the Greek
word that appears in the terms "chro-
nology, "chronometer," "chronograph,"
that are connected with time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
NInN Mc,Idinrs.

May weddings are supposed by many
persons to be unlucky. 1t is a heritage
from the ancient Romans. A May
bride, says Ovid. is short lived. his
explanation being that the month in
cluded the celebration of theR .emuria
IN honor OF the dead. Apart from any
evil omen. such time of mourning
would interfere with the bathing and
toilet arrangements that were proper
preliminaries TO weddings. Plutarch
suggests that. as April was the month
Of Venus and June that OF Juno. TO Sc
lect May was 10 slight those nuptial
goddesses and that June. as the month
of the young 0uniores), was preferable
to May, the month Of the old (maJores)
Ovid's "Mense malas maio nubere vul-
gus ait" there is popular saying that
wicked women wed in May was in
scribed on the gate OF Holyrood when
Mary, queen of Scots, married Both
well In May, 1867 What followed
strengthened Scottish belief in Mays
unluckiness.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07

The nests eaten by eastern people
are made by birds OF the swift tribe,
which are remarkable for the character
of their saliva. This. being extremely
sticky, quickly sets into a substance
resembling gelatin, OF which their edi-
bic nests are made. In shape these
resemble half a saucer and are usually
to be found In caves. attached to rocks
They have no particular taste. but
serve as a basis for thick. clear soup,
to which various havorings may be
added at pleasure.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07

Mrs. John Sherwood was as famous
for Der exquisite nature as for her fine
style. At a dinner one night at the
time when her novel The Transplant
ed Rose" was having a wide circulation
her neighbor turned and asked In per
feet good faith the almost Incredible
question, Mrs. Sherwood. do you
know who wrote The Transplanted
RoseT"
"It sounds as though IL might be
Hardy" laughed the gifted woman
without a trace OF Ill nature.-Wo-
mans Home Companion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
Sickening Shivering Fits.

of Ague and Malaria, can be relieved
and cured with Electric Bitters. This
is pure, tonic medicine; of especial
benefit in malaria, for it exerts a true
curative influence on the disease, driv-
ing it entirely out of the system. 1t is
much to be preferred to Quinine, having
none of this drugs bad after-effects.
+. S. Munday, of Henrietta, Tex,
writes: "My brother was very low
with malarial fever and jaundice, till he
took Electric Bitters, which saved his
life. n At Geo +. Sharrar's. drug store
price soc. guaranteed
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
excursion to Toledo, sunday. July 9th

ON Sunday. July 9th, the Ann Arbor
r. r. will give an excursion 20 Toledo.
Special train leaves Alma at 6:42 a. N.
Fare for round trip $3.50. Walbrdge
Park and Geological Garden, Toledo, is
one of the most attractive places in that
section of the country 1t is estimated
that fully $4,000 people visited the park
last Sunday. Tickets will be sold to
Ann Arbor for this train at the rate of
Al % for round trip, and TO Owosso at
75c. 2lt1.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
unxarni.hed opinion..

Artist No. MY landscapes abso-
lutely ruined by lurid portrait Art
ist No. 2-Yes, the hangings pretty
slpshod this year They've put me
next to the crudest thing In the show.
Artist No. 3 coming upl-Hello! see
they've hung you two chaps togetherl
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
T.D.SpaIding & Son
uuuuuuouuUuuuuuuuuuuuuu

State OF Ohio City of Toledo. Lucas
County. SIS; Frank J. Cheney makes oath
that he is the senior partner OF the firm
Of t. j. Cheney & Co. doing business in
the City Of Toledo. County and State
sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case Of Catarrh that can
sot be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
before me and subscribed in my pres
snce, this 9Th day OF December, A. d.
1856. (SeaD a. w. Gleason, Notary Pub
naily and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. Send
for testimonials. free +. J. CHENEY
& CO. Toledo. O. Sold by Druggists, 75c-
Halls Family Pills are the best
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07

Formic acid has been used for a long
time by the Matabele natives In Az
rica as a cure for malaria and ague
1t is taken by them In the form OF spi
ders. These insects contain a large
proportion OF formlc acid. A traveller
In Africa says that a meal or two OF
spiders cured him permanently OF an
attack Of ague.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
A Worse stage.

Mrs. Crawford-Now that the honey
moon is over. suppose you find your
husband has grown economical with
his kisses7 Mrs. Crabshaw-He has
reached a worse stage than that. my
dear. He has grown economical with
his money illustrated Bits.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
The Property Man. Troubles.

The company was playing Romeo
and Juliet" the other day, and in the
balcony scene a cannon went or. The
property man was sent for, who ex-
planned that II was a cannon which
should have gone of In the perform
ance Of Henry v" two days before.
That property man was spoken to more
In sorrow than in anger.-From an
Address by l.. II. Benson In London.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
Niagara Fails Excursion, Thursday,
Aug. 18th.

The Ann Arbor r. K. will run its
Annual. Excursion to Niagara Falls, To
ronto, Montreal, and Alexander Bay,
Thursday, Aug. 18th.
Special train will leave Alma at $50
PIN. Fare for round trip to Niagara
Falls So. 25ATo Toronto thelfare will be
81 80 higher, to AlexandriayBay 800
higher and TO Montreal sl056 higher
than TO Niagara Falls.
Special train will run through the Falls
without change. 2lt6
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
The Religion. Vocation.

The religious vocation isn't necessari-
ly the outcome OF long mental proc
esses. IL may either steal upon one
subtly or overwhelm one at single on
slaught.-From The Bishops Niece"
by George H. Picard.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07

Gladys-Jerrold Is saying all round
that you are worth your weight In
gold. Ethel-The foolish boy! Who Ia
be saying II tor Gladys-His creditors.
dear
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07

"A soft answer" remarked the party
Of the first part. "turneth away wrath"
True enough" responded the party
Of the second part, but wrath also
turneth away a soft answer."-PhIla-
delphia Bulletin.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
The Pacific Northwest.

A complete and interesting presenta-
ton of the scenic beauty and the rich
natural resources and rapid growth of
the Pacific Northwest are set forth in
beautiful illustrated booklet recently
issued by the Chicago & North Western
R'y, which will be sent to any address
on receipt Of four cents in stamps.
The Lewis and Clark Exposition with
the very low excursion rates and person
ally conducted tours in connection there.
with over the North Western line from
Chicago and the east have created an
interest in this subject never before
equaled For full particulars address
w 3. Kniskern. p. Il. NJ, 215 jackson
Boulevard, Chicago. -. 2O-t-3
Ak1amksxxksx1...s, 4. sts.as.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
Nishtcep. and In.omnta.

All one has to do In order 10 secure a
good nights rest Is to wear a night
zap. We are assured that the great Sc
sret Is to keep the head warm, and
then one may sleep like a top.-London
Draper
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
More Than Henl-

"Are you bent on spending all Of
Your money!
mo; I'm broke. "-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
tn a.cax.r Her Child.

"Can you help me to recover my
child?" asked the poor woman.
lis your child lostr
"Oh. no. His clothes are worn out"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07

Shells there any insanity n %
enobbs family He-Eo. It's too bad
here isn't II would give them a leg1t-
Innate excuse for some OF their actions.
Detroit Free Press
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
Not That KIND of . Server.

Heavy Tragedian - Hurry up with
ply order. / am used TO people ssxv- I
hg me In a hurry. Waiter-I don't |,
doubt II, but I am no sheriff.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
Guaranteed Cure for Piles

Itching blind. bleed ing or protruding Piles
Druggists refund mone II PAZO OINTMEN T
fails to cure any case. no matter Of how long
standing in to "a days First application gives
ease and rest SOC If your druggist hasn't IL
send soc in stamps and it will be forwarped
post paid by Paris Medicine Co., 81. Louis Mo
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07

Man In the Street, don't believe a
word Of your story. Tramp-One mo
ment. then. mister. and Ill tell you q
different one.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
University school of Music, Ann Arbor,
lisNIichigan

Offers thorough, systematic and com.
plete courses in all branches of music
Choral Union 300 voices, SYMPHONY
Orchestra 30 pieces.
For announcement of Concert Bureau.
illustrated calendar of School or detailed
information, address,
cots CHARLES \. SINK. \. b. Secretary
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07

Heaven never helps the man who
will not Sophocles.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
EXCURSIONS
VIA ThH
PERE MARQUETTE

saginaw and Bay City, sunday, July o
Rate 65c
Train will leave Alma at 1921. See
posters or ask agents for particulars. 20t2
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-20
BAR ASSOCIATION.
kansas. VII &c one of the
Features.

The program for the seventh annual
meeting of the North Carolina Bar
Association, to be held at ToXaWay
ma, Lake loxaway, July 81, has been
announced The association will con-
vene at $50 o'clock in the evening.
and the meeting will be called 10
order by Hon. Y. Walser, of Lex
ington chairman of the executive
committee.
The address Of welcome will be de-
livered by Hon. c. F. Toms, of Hender-
snnv'lie. and the response will be by
Mr.. Victor S. Bryant, of Durham The
annual address will be delivered by
Col. Thos S. Kenan, of Raleigh.
Among the features of the conven-
ton will be tho address of Chief JUS
tice Joseph NJ Hill, of Arkansas.
Reports from the various commit
toesby their chairmen will DC as fol-
lows:
Committee on Admissions. b'outeo-
ant-Governor Francis d. Winston;
Legislature and Law Reform, T.
Womack; Grievances, 7. j. Jarvis;
Legal Education. Jas. c. MacRnc;
Memories. Locke Craig; Legal Ethics,
w. \. Guthrie; judiciary, j. E. She2-
herd
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-20
TAR HEEL LOST HIS MONEY.
Tricl1cd to New York and Then Done
to Nothing.

New York June 19.-Chas. NJ
Brewer. of Hickory n. c., who came
here nearly q month ago following a
$25 note which he sent as a binder
to a bargain made for piece of land
in New Jersey. is now almost penni-
less. and is wondering on the streets
of the Bowery how he will get back to
his Southern home, He found that
his farm" in New Jersey was but a
drearv swamp, and swore out a war
rant for the real estate agent when
the return of the SIS was denied him
While in the criminal courts build
ing he was waiting to see his man
prisoner, he sat down on the broad
steps leading to Centre street and I'M
mindful of the men passing by he
began to count his money There were
four 800 bills and six $40 bills. He
placed the wallet beside the papers.
and. taking q pencil, began tc put
down toe items. Some thief saw the
wallet: skillful kick sent it down
the steps without the old man noticing
it. and soon wallet and thief were IA
aWaV