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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-09-26

Long before the time of Shakespeare
the bay tree was an object of super
stition. The whitening OF such a tree
was believed to be sure indication of
coming misfortune Ia those with whom
il was i'm any way connected. Shake
speare gave voice TO the superstition
I'm Richard H." when he made one Of
his characters say:
"ris thought the king is dead; well not
stay
The bay trees in our country are with
cred
1t was thought by the ancients that
lightning would never harm this trse
and 1t was customary among them to
carry bay leaves as n charm against
the thunderbolts OF Jove. The same
belief was long prevalent in England,
and reference to II may he found In
M old poem dedicated to Ben Jonson:
see that wreathe which doth the wear~r
arme
'Gainst the quick stroakes OF thunder is
no charm
To keep on deaths pale dart
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-09-26
The supaow.r and II. Uses.

The sunfiower is native of Amer
lea. In 1869 it was introduced into
Europe and is now extensively cult
waited there, particularly in Russia,
where it is grown principally for the
oil contained in its seed, The seeds
after the shells are removed contain
81 per cent of oil. This oil is clear,
light yellow. nearly odorless and of a
peculiar pleasant and mild taste. 1t is
said % be superior TO both almond ana
olive oil for table purposes and is used
in making soap and candles. In Rus
sia the larger seeds are sold in i'm
mense quantities 10 the lower classes
of the people, who eat the kernels as
we do peanuts. The stalks furnish n
valuable fertilizer, while the green
leaves are dried. pulverized and mixed
with meal as food for COWS. The stalk
produces an excellent flavor. 1t is said
that Chinese silk goods commonly con
tain more or less sun1ower fiber. The
so called Niger seed oil is made from a
species of sunhower family which is a
native of AbysSinia. 1t furnishes the
common lamp oil of upper India. where
it is largely cultivated
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-09-26
A Card From Chas. Rhoades

We have secured the agency for DR..
Colwell's Egyptian Pile Cure, the most
certain cure for piles ever discored.
We personally guarantee it, and will re-
fund the purchase price on every pack
age that fails to give satisfaction.
CHAs. RHoADEs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-09-26

dllAl bAbhSlt bhNh WIN llAli AiiN AANiNAAo
OF a reindeer herd.
There were once large droyes OF
reindeer in Alaska, but they were
long ago practically eXterminated.
Walrus, whale and seal were depended
upon by the natives for food supplies,
clothing and fuel, but they are growing
scarce owing to the activity of their
hunters. 1t became question whether
the government should feed the ma
tives outright and thus pauperize them
or introduce new industry and teach
them to become self supporting. With
the latter idea the reindeer plan was
tried, the system being to lease the
animals to the natives. they returning
to the government at the end of Il
specific time a number equal TO those
leased, retaining the increase.
Dor. Jackson in his reply to Special
Agent Churchill says: 1t was charged
that, while the government has spent
about S250000 for reindeer and the
Alaskan herd numbers 10, 234, there are
only 1900 in the possession of the gov
eminent. The inference is that / or
some one else must have unlawfully
disposed OF nearly 5000 Of the 10000
reindeer in Alaska. The fact is that
3,S17 had been earned by the native
Eskimos who had served five years
apprenticeship in the care and manage
ment of reindeer; 2,l27 had been earn
ed by the mission stations-mainly I'M
der contract with the government
who, in return for the loan Of 100 deer
had clothed, fed and cared for native
apprentices during their five years APP
premiership and then had returned to
the government the original number of
deer loaned them, retaining the fawns
for future work in training Eskimo APP
prentices; 1,1S7 had been earned by the
Laplander teachers, who also had re-
ceived small loans from the govern
ment, which, after five years they re-
turned to the government, retaining
the fawns born for themselves"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-09-26


{, aid not be confused with the Social
vt Revolutionary party Nor indeed
should it be supposed that all of the
Socialist Revolutionlsts favor the use
of the bomb for removal of alleged
enemies of the people. Those who do
are known as the fighting section"
There are also the "Maxlmists,"
known, too, as the flying group" of
the Socialist Revolutionary party and
SO called because they operate on an
untixed base. They did not accept the
dictum not TO fight during the session
Of the douma. II Is supposed that rev
olutionists Of this group made the at
tempt on the life Of Premier Stolypin.
All of the fighting revolutionists are
sworn to secrecy. Most of them follow
the leadership and obey the orders of
grand central committee" aud when
selected for the performance of u dead
ly mission must obey without hesita-
ton.
Much of the support of the fighting
section comes from Russian revolution
lists in other countries, especially from
those in the United States. In New
York the revolutionists maintain
regular clubhouse. and much money Is
Haised from sympathlzers of various
ltionalities TO be forwarded to the
rand central committee for use In the
revolutionary propaganda and for ere
movaI' of bureaucrats or other alleged
enemies of the proletariat. 1t Is said
to have cost the revolutionary organ
izatIon about 100000 to achieve the
assassination of NJ. de Plehve the reac-
tionary minister OF the interior, In
1904.
One of the most active Of the revo-
lutionlsts is an aged woman. Nine.
Catherine Breshkovsky. who visited
est of the revolutionary cause not long
ago Her portrait hangs in the revolu-
ZIONIST club i'm New York. Nine. Bresh-
kovsky was Graded in luxury. but
when as young woman she attempt
ed 10 work for the ignorant and op
pressed people she fell under the sus-
picion OF the government. was kept a
long time in prison and then exiled to
Siberia which she reached after a ter
-tble Journey of 5000 miles and where
n laborcd for years In n gold mine.
obtaining freedom she swore devo-
..on to the revolutionary cause AMI II
now In Russia In disguise. helping to
promote the downfall OF the present
regime.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-09-26

eternity. None of them, especially
1nce the attempt on the life of Premier
Stolypin, Is overanxious for promi-
hence in the affairs of a government
80 much hated by large portion of the
people. The persistence of those who
are seeking the lives of the heads of
the autocracy indicates that there is
hind them well disciplined force Of
s evolutionary enthusiasts who, when
9 e word is given, will essay any task
!, matter how desperate or full Of
, anger to themselves.
1t is some forty years since discon-
tent with political and social condi-
lions in Russia led to the rise of the
nihilist movement The efforts of the
government TO suppress II, with their
attendant acts of tyranny and oppres
sion. have since been the subject of re
peated outbursts of Indignation in
other countries, especially the United
States The struggle between the au-
Ncracy and the bomb throwing section
ne revolutionists has waXed and
a1ned according to circumstances. At
Iue beElnulllS VI the reign VI AltAuu-
der III. there was practical cessation
OF assassinations or attempts on life
for political reasons and the same was
true of the beginning Of the rule of the
emperor Nicholas H. This, the revo-
lutionists say, was due to their hope
of reforms. While there was a pros
pect that constitutional government
might be the outcome of the work of
the dOuma there was partial idleness
on the part of the revolutionary eX-
tremists, but as soon as Russa's first
parliament was dispersed by the ear
the assassinations began again and
have been frequent since midsummer.
The late douma was controlled by
the Socialist Democratic party. This
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-09-26
CHAMPION DANIELS.
New York Boy Who Beat English I'm
Swimming Contests.

Charles NJ Daniels, who recently re-
turned from England to compete at
st. Louis in the national championship
while abroad. He is now the worlds
greatest amateur swimmer. Though
only a New York schoolboy. be defeat
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-09-26

Active lad who is not afraid to
work and wants to learn trade can
get good place at The Record office
if he applies quickly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-09-26
DR.. SHELDON JACKSON.
The Reindeer Experiment In Alaska
and HIS Connection With. Ia.


and His Connection with. Ia.
The Rev. DR.. Sheldon s. Jackson of
Alaska, against whom charges were
filed by Frank c. Churchill, special
agent of the interior department, is a
noted Presbyterian missionary. He
has issued a statement vigorously de-
nying that any fault could justly be
found with his conduct In connection
with the matters dealt with In the
agents report, the use OF reindeer In
the work Of the missionary school
service in Alaska. Some years ago the
government inaugurated the plan OF
bringing reindeer from Lapland and
employing Eskimo in using them for
transportation purposes in Alaska.
DR.. Jackson assisted in this work and
journeyed across the Siberian wastes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-09-26
stimulation without irritation

In case of stomach and liver the proper
treatment is to stimulate these organs
without irritating them. Orino Laxative
Fruit Syrup aids digestion and stimulates
the liver and bowels without irritating
these organs like pills or ordinary cath
artics. 1t does not nauseate or gripe and
is mild and pleasant to take. Geo. f..
Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-09-26
~ >-1
! TerrOrists Of
! Unhappy Russia
49, ~->g

He terrorists of Rus
STA are said To have
the autocracy In a
state bordering on
panic. The RED
Series" has been
heightened consid-
erably since the dis
persion of the dou-
ma. The car and
his relatives are in
constant fear of
their lives, and
[ h o S e who hold
high posts in the
bureaucracy are in
daily dread of be
ing b low n into
The Washington herald., 1906-12-08
GAS KILLS JOHN CROPPER
Retired Lawyer Found Dead in
Bathroom of His Home.
Funeral Arrangements Have Not
been Completed, but Body VIII
BE Taken TO New York.

Arrangements for the funeral Of John
CrOppeT. prominent member az Washing
ton society and retired lawyer. whose
death resulted from asphyxiation in the
bathroom Of his residence, 1742 NJ street.
at an early hour yesterday morning. have
not been completed. Mrs. Cropper re-
turned yesterday afternoon from New
York, where she was staying at the time
OF her husbands death. and viii take
the body to New York for burial
After spending the evening with friends
Mr.. Cropper retired at II o'clock Thurs
day night in the best Of health apparent
~, and in fine spirits. In the absence OF
Mrs. Cropper the house was occupied by
Mr.. Cropper and the servants alone. Up
on coming downstairs at o'clock Friday
morning one Of the maios OF the house
hold detected the odor Of gas and traced
the smell TO the bathroom. where the
body Of Mr.. Cropper was found. A
physician was Immediately summoned,
but upon his arrival pronounced life TO be
extinct. Telephone communication was
sent to Gen. Oswald H. Ernst, l. S. A,
a close friend OF the deceased, who lives
at 1921 Connecticut avenue. Geh. Ernst
quickly arrived at the house and after
examining the scene of Mr.. Cropper s
death, said he was sure it was the result
Of an accident After an examination OF
the circums tances surrounding the case
Coroner Neyitt announced that death had
resulted from accidental asphyxiation.
The theory held by the coroner is that
Mr.. CTOpper was taken with a fainting
spell after turning on the gas and before
he had n chance 10 light il.
Mr.. CrOpper was in his fifty-siXth year
and had for many years resided in this
city. whence he came from New York.
He was an active member Of the Metro
politan and Chevy Chase clubs. the Gin
cinnau Society, and the Society OF the
War of 1872 Mrs CTopper was Miss Ann
MeLane, daughter Of Robert McLane
/ former United States Minister 20 France
She IS one OF the wealthiest women IN
Washington, being the owner Of large
estates in Eastern Maryland, left her by
her father. Mr.. Cropper was also very
wealthy man. The Cropper home in NJ
street has been the scene Of many bril-
liant social events during the winter sea
son for the past ten years.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-08

other plan for the use OF water net in
connection with waterways. but in con-
nection with preparing the land at the
head of the river to produce the harvests
that later in part should be carried on
the river lower dOWn-that is. in cOnnec-
ton with the irrigation policy in which
/ So strongly believe as vital 20 the vel
fare of the Rocky Mountain and adjacent
States.
Just as / feel that the national govern
ment should concern itself with utiiZa-
ton of the water of rivers I'm their
sources. where the country is dry. so I
feel the national government should con-
Germ Itself with the proper control and
utilization of the water lower down in
the river, where they are fitted to be the
great arteries Of communication. I have
had il brought stTikingly 10 my attention
but recently how much We suffer at pres
cHt because OF inadequate transportation
facilities OF the railways for moving the
great grain crop and cattle crop of the
country We need and must have further
facilities for transportation and az has
been well pointed out, one Of the effect
i've methods of affecting railway rates is
to provide for a proper system of water
transportation.
TT would not be possible for me to en-
ter into any discussion Of the details OF
your plan until have spoken with some
Of the leaders of the two Houses Of Con
gress. I shall consult with them at once,
ard I trust that something definite and
effective can be done along the lines that
you mention. You understand. gentle
men. I could not ohhand. commit myself
TO the details Of any policy without TAX
ing into consideration what the feelings
Of the coordinate branch would be, and
I must be guided largely by their views.
/ am sure that you viii find there the
genuine. patriotic purpose 10 do what is
best for the interest Of our common cOun-
try"
New Law VIII Increase Rates.
S. W 5. duncan. Of Dallas, Tex, one
of the directors. created a decided sensa-
ton in his speech before the congress in
the morning, by asserting that the pub
lished statistics. showing the average OF
the rates charged by the railroads
throughout the United States to be only
S-l0 mills a ton a mile. were so ineor-
rect that they were absolutely ridiculous.
He maintained that the railroads instead
Of receiving $50 mills were actually
getting on an average Of to 21s cents a
ton mile The statistics furnished by
him seemed to be incontrovertible.
He further maintained that the people
Of the United States would not receive
any relief in the reduction Of freight
rates by the operation of the railroad rate
regulation law enacted by the last Con-
gress. He contended that hereafter there
would not be any competition between
the roads, either as to their classification
OF their freight tariffs.
All the railroads. under the working
of the new law, would be compelled, uiti-
mately. TO make the same classification
and rates, and this result would follow
because the weak, distressed and subordi-
nate roads that have been built into Sec
tlons not yet sufficiently developed to
furnish and sustain a large traffic, would
be compelled to charge such a high rate
as would enable them to meet their fixed
The Washington herald., 1906-12-08
TIMOTHY WOODRUFF ARRIVES.
VIII Confer with President on APP
pOinfments To-day


Timothy l. Woodruff, chairman of the
New York Republican State Committee,
who arrived here last night, will meet
President Roosevelt by appointment to-
day.
Chief among the matters that will be
considered at the conference Will be the
selection by the President Of a Federal
judge for Brooklyn TO all the vacancy
created BY the election of Judge Thomas
to the State Supreme Court last month.
The names of five well-known lawyers
viii be submitted to the President. name
ly George D. Beattys. Thomas ]. Chat
field, Z. c. Benedict, W. H. Ford, and
Hugo Hirsch
or course. Chairman Woodruff will talk
politics with the President The possibiI-
ity OF the early retirement of Senator
Thomas c. Platt probably will be dis
cussed
Before ne leaves Washington Chairman
Woodruff will take up with the Brook
Ign Congressman the question of the APP
pointment Of two county Judges to sue
ceed Judges Aspinall and Crane, who, on
January l. will be promoted to the Su-
preme Court.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-08
7. F. ALVEY BURIED.
Associates Of Former Assessor Pay
Him Final HOROrs

The funeral Of T. Fred Alvey. son Of
the late Chief Judge r. II. Alvey. Of
the District Of Columbia Court Of Ap-
peals. and who at the time OF his death
was assistant assessor Of the District Of
Columbia. was held yesterday morning
at the home of his mother on Prospect
street, Hagerstown. Many relatives and
friends. including delegation Of about
twenty from the assessors Office, Wash
ington, attended the funeral
From the Alvey home the remains
were taken to St. Mary's Catholic Church,
where the services were conducted by
Rev Father Smith. of Frederick. assisted
by Rev. Father Sebastian Rabbia. Of St.
Mary's Church. Following requiem mass,
Miss Lucille Eisenhauer, Of Frederick,
sang Lead, Kindly Light
The casket was covered with a floral
pail of white roses. orchids. and violets.
sent by the officials of the assessors Of
fee. washington. The Office force sent
a cluster of American Beauty roses.
Many other handsome floral tributes were
sent by personal friends In Baltimore,
Washington, Frederick, and other cities.
The honorary pallbearers were D W.
Baker and H H Darneille. Of Wash
ington: George W. Fechug, Lewis d.
Syester, R. Donald Mckee. John Kyd
Beckenbaugh, John B. Kieffer, William
c. Aughinbaugh. Charles S. Lane, jr.,
Hagerstown; c. Frederick Cushwa, Bal
timore; DR.. Frank B. Sappington, DR..
William Smith. Richard Potts, DR.. John
son, OF Frederick.
Among those from the District asses
sors Office, Washington, who attended
the funeral were HOpewell H. Darneille,
William F. Sullivan, 3. F. Coyle, Robert
L. Bradshaw, Leonard P. Bradshaw. F.
NJ Langston, Drank A. Gunther. P. s.
Lesh, A, D. Waring, S. D. Gage, w. H.
De Shields. Charles P. Mack, W. H.
Coombs, and Frank ". Cheek.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-08
PLANS BIG APARTMENT.
w. ID. sullivan Buys First Let In
Real Estate Deal.

". d. Sullivan has bought OF George
T. Reed the property at the corner OF
Twenty-second street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, comprising lots "a to
e. of the Thomas Lucas subdivision' In
square "A. Mr.. Sullivan is also nego-
tiating for lots fronting on street back
Of his purchase. so as to give him control
Of the property between Pennsylvania
avenue and X street. If the negotia-
tions succeed, he viii erect on the site a
large apartment house, four stories high'
Of brick with stone trimmings, and buiit
in the highest style of modern apart
ment houses.
In case the corner lot on X street Is
not obtained. the building of the nat VIII
proceed upon the smaller site 1t IS MT
Sulivan's intention to make the lower
stories Of the building available for
stores. with apartments for families
above He hopes to secure the additional
! lot on K street, when he can build ins
apartment with frontages on both streets
and have a larger and more attractive
structure.
The price paid for the lots is understood
to be- approximately $4,000
The Washington herald., 1906-12-08
INSANE. SHE GOES 100 MILES.
Old Woman Wanders from washing
ton 10 StauntOn, Va.

Mrs. Mary z. Carlos, an inmate of St.
Elizabeths Asylum for the Insane more
than a year ago. and discharged in Au-
gust, 1906, was adjudged mentally unbal-
anced by a commission of lunacy at
Staunton, Va. yesterday, and placed in
the Western state Hospital.
Mrs. Carlos arrived in Staunton on Sat
urday and registered at a hotel, saying
she had come from Baltimore to get the
asylum to use its influence in obtaining
the release of her daughter, Miss A. A
Carlos, who is confined in Washington,
claiming that she was illegally held.
She had but s.. a resident paying her
hotel bill. According to the lunacy COM
mission, her case is one of senility.
She told the board that she was born
in Romney, W. Va. and that her maiden
name was Mary E. Jorden. She also
said that there was a large sum of money
being -Inlawfully withheld from her, but
was unable to give any further particu-
lars concerning it.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-08
Last Rites for c. w. MiItenberger.

The funeral Of Charles William MiIten-
berger will be held at 1870 this morning.
lat his former residence. 1712 II street
northwest. Father Cooper. of St Mat
thew's Church. viii conduct the services,
after which the remains will be placed in
vault IN Oak Hill Cemetery. to await
removal to New Orleans, where interment
will be made Arrangements for the
funeral Of Mr. MiltenbergeT have been
made BY Associate Justice Edward Doug
las White, OF the United States Supreme
Court. who was close friend OF the de-
ceased.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-08
CnnnI Rids DELAYED

On account Of certain changes made at
the instance Of contractors in the form Of
contract required to be executed by the
successful bidder for the completion Of
the Panama Canal, the date of opening
bids has been postponed TO January 10,
one month later than the original date.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-08

Two embIems-one the medal of the
St Louis exposition and the other
gold badge of the Lakes to the Gulf
Association-were presented to Presi-
dent Roosevelt yesterday during his
reception to the 1900 delegates Of the
National Rivers and Harb0rs Congress.
The organization was greeted by the
President. who accepted from former
Gov David r Francis, of Missouri the
spokesman, a copy of the resolutions
adopted at the final meeting yesterday
morning In brief speech, Mr..
Francis called attention to the object
of the delegates, and the vast interests
that they represented, saying they
voiced the sentiments Of a great pOr-
tion Of the American public
A moment later he placed in the
Presidents hands a medal of the St,
Louis exposition, a companion to those
insignias given to King Edward to
Emperor William, and to many other
rulers in Europe.
The Lakes to the Gulf Association
also presented a medal emblematic Of
the contest they are carrying on for a
fOUrteeu-fOOt channel from the Great
Lakes to the Gulf Of Mexico. The
President said he was grateful for
both honors, and that both would be
treasured
President Addresses Delegates.
Before shaking hands with the dele
gates, the President addressed them IS
follows
1T is very real pleasure to great so
distinguished a body Of men who have
come TO this great city, the capital Of
the nation, in connection with d measure
Of the utmost consequence to the nation
as a whole. I have come 70 feel a grow
ing sense of the Importance Of establish
ing a far-reaching, coherent plan tor the
general Improvement OF the waterways of
the country. / was first led 70 consid-
Grafton Of that plan by considering an
The Washington herald., 1906-12-08
Townsend Funeral To-day.

Funeral services over the remains OF
James 2. Townsend. who died Thursday,
while at work in the War Department,
viii be held to-day at 2:3O p. m. The Rev.
Ulysses G. B. Pierce. pastor Of All Souls
Unitarian Church, will ofhciate. Inter
ment viii be made in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Lindsey Townsend. brother of the de-
ceased, arrived in Washington yesterday
from Waltham, Mass, and will attend the
funeral.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-08

You get the best when you get the Sun
day edition of The Washington Herald.
and to-morrow's viii be brighter and
better than ever.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-08

You get the best when you get the Sun
day edition Of The Washington Herald.
and to-morrow's win be brighter and
better than ever.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-08
Herald Want Ads

will be received at Kenesaw Pharmacy.
Mount Pleasant and Irving SITS. NV, and
promptly forwarded to the main office