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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02
OPENED BY
TOWNSEND
BEGINS THE DEBATE IN HOUSE
ON RATE LEGISLATION.
INDICATIONS ARE THERE WILL
BE SOME OPPOSITION.
SENATE PASSES BILL REoRGAN
IZING CONSULAR SERVICE.

Washington, Jan. 31.-Members OF
the house evinced a more general in
terest in the discussion OF the rail
way rate bill throughout Tuesday,
than on any topic of legislation for
some time. Tn debate Throughout.
was listened TO attentively, and many
questions were asked of the different
speakers TO bring out either obscure
Joints in the measure or evils COM
planned of, which no attempt had been
made to include in the bill. The de-
bate was opened b. Mr.. Townsend
OF Michigan in an exhaustive argument
on the general subject and sharp crit
icism directed To those who had OPP
posed railroad rate legislation. Mr..
Adamson of Georgia, representing the
minority followed in concentration Of
the measure Mr. Hinshaw, Of Ne
braska, Depicted the benefit the legis-
lation would do to the great trans
Missouri country and Mr.. Richardson,
of Alabama, discussed as democrat
the things done and left undone in
the measure.
Questions addressed to the various
speakers by Mr. Sherley of Kentucky,
ana Mr.. Littlefield, of Maine indica, ed
that there is TO be some opposition 10
the bill at least in debate.
Point of Attack.
The feature seemingly subject to
attack is as 10 just what will be the
authority OF the interstate commerce
commission under the bill relative to
differentials in rates between compel
ing cities or localities.
The senate Tuesday passed about
40 bills, many of them of considera-
BILE Importance. The list included a
number of measures for light houses,
fog signals, revenue cutter vessels and
public buildings; and also the bill
providing FOR the reorganization of
the consular service which passed
practically without discussion. 1t
makes many changes in the service
among whicha re the following:
1t provides TO the classification of
consular officers in grades; gives the
president authority to transfer off
GERS from one saltion TO an her; pro
vides an inspection service with five
inspectors, who are to rank as consuls
general; requires that clerks at con-
sulates shall be Amerlcans prohib-
its consuls from engaging in law bus
mess, and requires that all consular
fees shall be accounted for.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02
Disgrace Was too Much.

.Steubenyille, o., Jan. 31-Confront-
ed with evidence that he had restort-
ed to robbery in order to pay gamb-
ling debts, Roy Stewart, 22 years old,
of Knoxdale, Pa, shot himself at En-
pire, near here Tuesday, and died in
stantly The railroad station at En-
pire was robbed Sunday night, and
Stewart, who had been clerk there,
was arrested. He confessed and offer
ed to settle, but while the detectives
went to summon justice of the
peace, the prisoner shot himself. Stew
art is said to have lost heavily at
cards
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02
important Feature of Bay City's
Industrial Growth

Bay City, Jan. ao-The awarding
of a contract for the entire steel
plate construction of a sugar factory
IN Arizona to the MacKinnon Manu-
featuring Co., of this city, is consid-
cred by local manufacturers as again
demonstrating that local steel manu-
facture on a large scale is not a
dream. Together with the fact that
there is now under consideration by
local and Eastern capitalists plan
whereby another establishment Of
that nature may be secured has given
rise to hopes that the already con-
siderable manufacture of steel prod
ucts in this city will become the lead
ing industry. In the Industrial
Works the city already possesses the
largest concern of its kind in the
world
There is renewed activity in lum-
bering circles, and February I the
John ]. Flood mill will resume oper-
atoms, employing about 100 men. The
scarcity of lumber is also becoming
emphasized and hardly stick with.
in reasonable reach is unsold. The
open winter, with its lack of snow
in the woods, has made available
timber exceedingly scarce.
This city will shortly have another
creamery plant T. f. Webster, con
trolling the Twining creamery, has
asked a permit for the construction
Of a building on the river front, tC
which the plant will be removed IT
capacity will be considerably increas
ed through the greater shipping ia
cilities.
Construction work on building
and houses continues throughout TIL
winter on the same scale as las
spring and summer. New houses ar
being built in every section of til
city The Youngs block, Sagina,
street, is being heightened by on
story, and il is expected to begin &C
tive construction on the Bay Cit
Alkali Co. plant within sixty days
providing the steel work is received
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02
Evolution of n Name.

An amusing account is given OF the
evolution of Il name. A man named
Halfpenny lived in Dublin at the end of
the eightee:th century. Having been
very success jful In business, his chill
dren persuaded him to change his name
to more dignifed one, which he did
by dropping the last letter. In the
course of time the photography was
also changed, and when the man died
he was buried as Mr.. Halpen. The
fortunes OF the family increased still
further. and the son soon dropped the
III" The next transition was an equal
ly easy one. and he who had run the
streets as little Kenny Halfpenny came
out as Kenneth MacAlpln, the descend
ant of hundred kings.-Londor
Queen.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02

IT should be kept in mind that the
provision for party enrolment on the
first Monday in April is not directly con.
nected with the question as to whether or
not the primary election system shall be
adopted in Michigan, or as to the extent
OF the use of that system in making nomi-
nations. But all voters who desire to
vote for or against the adoption of the
primary system on the second Tuesday
OF June must be enrolled. Therefore all
voters, regardless of party and without
reference to their views as to the final
adoption of the primary voting system,
should have their names enrolled as the
law provides, on the first Monday in
April.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02
DaiIy action of the bowels is neces-
sarv. Aid nature with Ayers Pills.
THE CINNAMON TREE.
How the Bark IL Gathered and Pre-
pared For Use.

How the Bark IL Gathered and Pre-
pared For Use.
The cinnamon tree grows to a height
sometimes eighteen inches in thickness.
The leaves IRE from four to six inches
in length, oval shaped ana marked
with three principal nerves. They taste
very much like cloves. Cinnamon flow
ers are of beautiful silky gray OH the
outside and light yellow on the in.
side. The fruit is Il small acorn shaped
drupe, and when ripe it is quite brown.
1t is, however, the bark of the CHINA.
mon tree that makes it valuable. The
finest comes from the island of Ceylon,
where they have two seasons of CHINA.
in April and the last in November. The
branches of three to five years growth
are cut down, and the epldermis is
carefully scrapcd away Then the
bark is ripped up lengthwise with a
knife and gradually loosened until il
may 10 easily removed
The slices of bark are then placed in
the sun TO dry. and as they dry they
curl up into quilts. The next thing is
to examine and arrange the cinnamon
according to its quality. The persons
whose work it is 10 examine the CHINA
mon are Obliged for this purpose TO
taste and chew it, although in a short
time it produces very painful effect
on their mouths and tongues.
AS the cinnamon quilts are examined
the smaller ones are inserted into the
larger and the whole is then tied up in
bundles weighing about Lightweight
pounds each.
In CeyloN the oil of cinnamon is usu-
ally prepared by grinding the coarsest
pieces of bark, soaking this powder
IL sea water for two or three days and
then distilling. Two oils pass over, one
lighter the other heavier than water.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02

Messrs A. L. Bemis and Don r. Ben
nett who last Saturday severed their bus
mess relations with the Alma RECORD
Co. have hosts of friends III this vicinity
who regret the fact that they are not TO
make Alma their home. Mr.. Bemis who
has had the editorial management of the
RECORD is one of the ablest newspaper
men in Michigan and the fact that his
poor health together with his many bust
ness cares at Carson City have prevented
his making Alma his home is a matter of
regret to our citizens generally. Mr..
Bennett who has had the business man
agement of the plant is undecided as to
his future, but so where he may he will
have the best wishes of his many Alma
friends.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02
HAPPINESS.
The Ambition of the seeker and
where IL Led Him.

where IL Led Him.
In the sunrise of life youth said: II
will attain greatness. will mount to
the high places, above the grovellng
throng. and wealth, power and happi-
ness shall be added unto me-"
In the flush of the morning he strove
for all those things. At high noon he
had acquired wealth, and In the after
noon power and fame came to him. Ii
was as he had said, save that he, with
all the generations of men, found not
happiness. There had been friendships
and smiles and hand clasps and EN-
braces, but none of these things secured
for him the thing he sought.
In the evening he sat by an open
grave and pondered. Wayfarers saw
him there and wondered much. "He is
one of the mighty of EARTH" they said.
"He has lands and tenements and goods,
He has friends and servitors and fawn-
ing sycophants about him. Though we
seek I'm vain. he must have found hap
piness."
They could not know that his palaces
sheltered blasted hopes, that tares grew
In his gardens. that the acclaim of the
mob tangled harshly in his ears. They
did not see his yearning, the dead
dreams within him; the ashes in his
heart.
His search had ended at an open
grave. He drew his mantle about him
and descended into it, while the pass
ing throng swirled by.
At last, and without his knowledge.
he had found that happiness which he
long had sought.-New York American.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02

THERE is one sure and certain way TO
dispose of all doubts touching the results
of tariff revision and to set at rest the
general and specific demands for tariff
changes and that is to give them another
trial. 1t seems almost necessary to
endure The results of such experiments
ever so often in order that the wisdom of
avoiding them as long as possible may
be made plain to all. The last expert
ment made in that direction brought EN-
barrassment and loss to nine-tenths of the
people OF the United States and poverty
and misery to many. To try the expert
ment again would be a most expensive
means of proving the folly and danger
of tariff tinkering but it would be effec-
tive.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02
A POPGUN PLANT.
Witch Ha-el shoots Its Seeds Away
Ten or Fifteen Feet.

Ten or Fifteen Feet.
Do you know that the witch hazel
shoots its seeds ten or fifteen feet? If
you want ~ brand new sensation, bring
home some branches Of witch hazel
having both flowers and unopened seed
pods on them and put them in vases
of water. The pods burst at the most
unexpected times, waking you in the
night and peppering you with their
hard, shiny, black seeds. Branches
that are 10 be used for party must be
selected with care to be sure of having
perfectly fresh flowers and seed pods
that have not opened. If it il possible
to do so, cut them the same day they
are needed If they must be cut the
day before they are needed, put them
in "A cold place in water and wrap
a damp cloth around the branches in
order TO prevent the flowers from
whitening and to keep the seeds from
being expelled too soon.
There will be great excitement when
the seed pods open with snap and the
seeds come pattering down. 1t is well
to rehearse this performance, for nat
ural objects often refuse to 'show off,
when you want them to.-Country Life
IN America
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02

Worse than an alarm of fire at night,
is the brassy cough OF Group which sounds
like the chldren's death knell and il
means death unless something is done
quickly. Foley's Honey and Tar never
fails to give instant relief and quickly
cures the worst forms of Group. Mrs. p.
L. Cordier, of Warrington, Ky, writes
"My three wear old girl bad severe case
Of Group; the doctor said she couldnoi
live / got bottle of Foley's Honey
and Tar; the first dose gave quick relief
and saved her life Refuse all substi
tutes. Geo. Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02
NRpER OLE HEARING EoR GENFRAI. PHI

ORDER OF HEARING FOR GENERAL. PUR-
" POSES AND FOR APPOINTMENT OF AN
ADMINISTRATORS. State of Mi,higaiI county
of Gratiot IS.
At a session of the probate court for said
county, held at the probate office in the village
Of Ithaca, on the Sth day of January in the wear
one thousand nine hundred six
Present, Isaac s. Seaver Judge of Probate
IN the matter of the estate of Elizabeth Evans
deceased.
on reading and filing the petition, duly veri-
fed. of Samuel ID. Evans. husband OF said de-
ceased praying that the administration of said
estate may be granted to the petitioner or some
other suitable person.
Thereupon it is ordered that Monday the
Sth day of February next at ten o'diOck in the
forenoon be assigned for the hearing of said
petition, and that the heirs-at-law of said de-
ceased and all other persons interested in said
estate are required to appear at a session of said
court. then TO be holden at the probate Office in
the village of Ithaca. and show cause If any
tn re be, why the prayer of the petitioner should
not be granted
And II is further ordered, that said petition
er give notice to the persons interested in said
estate of the pendency of said petition and the
hearing thereof, by causing a copy of this order
to be published in the Alma Record a newspaper
printed and circulated in said county three
successive weeks previous to said day of hearing
"a true copy.) ISAA0,S> SEAVER
lsEALi Judge of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02
Chatfee Soon to Retire.

Washington, Jan. 31.--Lieut. Gen.
Chaffee will be placed on the retire
ment list Of the army next Thursday,
at his own request, after about A.
years service. Gen. aad Mrs. Chaffee
and Miss Chaffee will leave here the
end of the week for the city of Mex
leo, where they will remain until
May the first next. Later in the sum
mer they will take up their permanent
residence at Los Angeles, Cal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02
MANY Burglars at Lansing.

Lansing, Mich, Jan. 24.-Five
houses were burglarized Monday night
by tramps, ii is thought. At the house
of Samuel Jarvis, Mrs. Jarvis rushed
down stairs and had a tussle with one
of the burglars. He broke away and
escaped. Later two men were dis.
covered attempting to enter a coal Of
flee. One of them was captured after
the police had fired several shots at
the flying forms. he claims to have
come from Ontario.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02

One day IN 1857 John Brown rode up
Atchison county, Kan, and dismount-
ed. He carried in his hand switch
which he had cut from a cottonwood
tree. This he tossed aside, and later
Mrs. Benton stuck 1t In the ground at
the back door of her little house. II
took root and grew. 1t is now a huge
tree and Is known I'm the neighborhood
as 'the John Brown cottonwood
Atchison Globe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02

WITH this issue of the RECORD the un.
dersigned assumes the editorial ami bus
mess management of the RECORD. The
future policy of the paper must speak
for itself. We have no promises to make
at the present time other than that the
RECORD will always be found actively
advocating every movement for the pub
lie good. haye come to Alma to live,
expect to make this city my perma-
nent home, and shall use my own influ-
ence as we'll as that of the RECORD to
promote the future growth of this one of
the brightest cities in Michigan. My
ambition is to see the name RECORD
made a household word at every fireside
in Alma and Gratiot county.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02
Novel Desert Bath.

One Of the wonders of the California
desert is the hot sand bath, famous
from the times Of the first Spanish
pioneers. The surface water is only a
few inches deep. Beneath is black
sand. constantly in gentle motion. The
bather does not touch bottom. His
body sinks to the shoulders and with
the aid Of crossbar of timber Is then
sustained in position of perpendicu
lar fiotation. The temperature is just
as warm as can be comfortably borne
and the sensation, like that of soft
massaging, Is delightful.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02
Abolish Capital Punishment.

Columbus, o., Jan. 31.-The senate
Tuesday afternoon, passed a bill
abolishing capital punishment for per
sons convicted of murder in the first
degree, except where the conviction
shall be for a second offense. The
bill now goes to the house. The house
passed an anti-cigarette bill, which
originated in that body.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02
Michigan Postmasters.

Washington, Jan. 24.-The senate
in executive session Tuesay. confirm
ed the following nominations of Mich
igan postmasters: Frank E. Priddy
Adyian;, George M. Clark, Bad Axe:
Benjamin b. German, Coldwater; AL
fred Cruise, Iron Mountain; Elmer w
Hall, Lewton; Robert G. Elliott, Nun
Using; Thomas Connors, Negaunee;
George b. Faxon, Ovid; VIM. G.
Spreen. Watervliet; Otto ii. Mueller
Rockland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02
Police Discover AnarchIstlc plot.

Riga, Livonia, Jan. 31.-The police
have discovered plot to kill Gen.
Sollogub, governor-general of the Bal
tic provinces, and several high civil
and military officials. Many arrests
have been made. The suspicion of
the police was aroused by the con-
slant spying of the conspirators on
their intended victims for the purpose
OF learning their habits.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02

DRoBATE NOTICE. State of Michigan county
i of Gratiot. s.. Notice is hereby given that
the hnal account OF John w Morton. the Guardian
OF the Estate of William Uuser of Cratiot
county. Michigan. incompetent will be allowed
by me at the probate Office In the village OF
Ithaca IN said county on Monday, the 75th day
Dated Ithaca. Jan. goth, A. ID. 1000
ISAAC : SFAvRR Judge Of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02
Popular Composer Is Dead.

New York, Jan. 31.-Paul Dresser.
song writer, whose Banks of the
Wabash" ana The Blue and the
Gray" brought his name into public
notice. died Tuesday at the home Of
his sister in this city. Mr.. Dresser
was born AZ years ago, in Terre
Haute. Ind
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02
Found Arms In synaooo que.

Vladislavoso, Russian Poland, Jan.
s1.--After an unsuccessful attempt on
the life OF Sheriff Poproffski, the po.
lice searched synagogue, in which
they found quantity of arms A
fine of 81, 500 has been imposed on the
Jewish community.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02

NOTICE To CREDITORS state of Niichi
Tor said County. Notice is hereby given
that by an order of the Probate Court
for the Co@nty of Gratioi made on the
fth day OF January A. ID 1906 four months from
that date were allowed for creditors TO present
their claiiss against the estate Of John Lanshiw
late OF saFd County, deceased and that all cret'.
itors OF said deceased are required TO present
their claims to said Probate Court at the Pro
bate Ohce in the Village Of Ithaca. for examina-
and allowance, on or before the 4th day of NAV
next and that such claims viii be heard before
said Court on Friday the 4th day of May next
at ten O'Clock in the forenoon of that day
Dated, Ithaca. Jan. 10Th. A. ID. 1905
ISAAC =. SEAvFR
i-i9-49t4 Judge of Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02

Blind, bleeding, itching and protruding
piles are instantly relieved by ManZan.
This remedy is put up in collapsible tubes
with nozzle attachment, so that the medi-
cine may be applied inside directly where
the trouble originates. ManZan relieves
instantly. Sold by Geo. +. Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02

NOTICE TO CREDITOBs,-Ssate of Michigan
IN County of Gratiot, Probate Court for said
county IS.
Notice is>iiereby given that by an order of the.
probate court for the county Of Gratot made.
on the 10Th day of Dooenher A. ID. 1905 four.
montiistfnm that date were allowed for creditors
to present their claims against the estate. of
Daniel Lynch, late of Said county, deceased aud
that all creditors of said deceased are required
to, present their claims to said probate court
az the probate office IN the village of Ithaca
for examination and allowance. on or before.
tho 10th day of April next. and that such
claims will be heard before said court on
Thursday, the 10th day of April next at tea
O'Clock in the forenoon of that day.
Dated Ithaca, Jassuary sth 1906.
ISAAC $. SEAvER
nI24S4 Judge Of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02

The RECORD is entered at the postoffice In
Alma for transmission through the mails az second
class matter.
The RECORD has three times more readers In
Alma than any other paper circulated here.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-02-02

c. J. BROWN Editor and General Manager.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-05-29

Der.
1T would seem that Masouda's tale
is true" said Goodwin, and, going to the
door. he locked it and hid the key be-
meath cushion.
Then they took their stand in front OF
the locked door, before which hung cur
tains, standing in the shadow with the
light from the hanging silver lamps
pouring down in front of them. Here
they waited awhile in silence till at
length they heard the tramp of men,
and eight mamelukes, clad in yellow
above their mail, marched in and sa-
luted.
"Standw said Goodwin, and they stood
a minute. then began to edge forward.
Stand" said both the brethren again,
but still they edged forward.
stand, sons of Sinan.' they said a
third time, drawing their swords.
Then with hiss of disappointed rage
the fedais came at them.
"a Darcy! A Darcy. Help for the
sultanw shouted the brethren, and the
fray began.
Six of the men attacked them, and
while they were engaged with these the
other two slipped round and tried the
door, only to find it fast. Then they
also turned upon the brethren. thinking
to take the key from off their bodies.
At the first rush two of the fedais went
down beneath the sweep of the long
swords, but after that the murderers
would not come close, and while some
engaged them in front others strove to
pass and stab them from behind. In
deed, blow from one of their long
knives fell upon Godwn's shoulder, but
the good mail turned it.
Give way" he cried to Wulf, 'or
they will best us"
So suddenly they gave way before
them till their backs were against the
door, and there they stood, shouting for
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-05-29
Pointed Paragraphs

A word to the foolish is always re.
sented.
Love is mostly romance, but mari.
age is all matter of fact.
Eating has the same effect on hung
Ell that study has on ignorance.
You may as we'll tell your wife the
truth; she'll find it out anyway.
There are times when lie would
luok bettei iu rriut than the truth.
Pity may be akin to love, but kirl
isn't willing to accept it as substi
tute.
Many IF the well.laid plans OF a
chicken raiser are Matched out by an
incubator.
Ii a woman has really good hus.
band the ueighbors always say he is
henpecked.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-05-29

what is the meaning of the word
Easter:' said John Drew at a club.
No one could answer the question,
and Mr.. Drew, with trown. went
on:
Nobody reads the Bible now. The
public's ignorance CT the Bible and of
biblical things is amazing. A blbli
cal allusion is nowadays as unintellig-
ible as a Greek allusion.
mot long ago, at dinner. got
into biblical argument. When the
re lment was over the young lady
said:
g I enjoyed that discussion splend-
idly But, you know, l always thought
that Sodom and Gomorrah We're
man and wife,
Another young lady commented /:
g oh, well, l suppose they ought
to have been if they were not; :" =
Detroit Free Press.