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New-York tribune., 1906-07-02
London 6 paris Exchange, Id.
BANKERS.

Are now dealing in and negotiating Amer
ican industrial and Mining securities on
the London Stock Exchange. A special
department has been opened for introduc-
ing sound and we'll supported undertake
irgs. Those desirous of placing securi-
fies on the London Market should COM
nlunicate with the Secretary, London &
Paris Exciisnge, Limited, BaSildOn House,
MoOrgate Street. Bank, E. G. London,
England.
New-York tribune., 1906-07-02

BANK EXCHANGES; SALES RECORDED.
The bank exchanges OF the New York Clearing
House and the stocks sold on the New York Stock
Exchange last week and for the same week OF the
preceding two years compare as follows;
June so 1903. July /. 1905. July 2 1904
Exchanges SO SOC 81 cas- 326 si23 921 01T
New-York tribune., 1906-07-02
RAILROAD EARNINGS.

The Tribune has printed the gross earnings OF
forty-one railroads or systems for the third week
in June. or these. thirty-fOur return gains OF
265 Gs or 157 per cent and seven return losses Of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-12

Rev. w. X. Spencer d. d. of Ionia: Rev
+. w. Lewis, of Saginaw and Prof. Fred
Keeler of Mt Pleasant.
Francis Cobb, winning first place will
re present Alma in the intercollegiate
contest, with Herman Morse, who won
second place. as alternate.
Without doubt the contest was the
best in the history of the college. The
orations were of a high order; and the
grace and spirit with which they were
rendered thrilled the audience and won
hearty applause. The musical part of
the program was given by Miss Gertrude
Whitney, Miss Grace Messenger and Mr..
McNitt. AT the close of the program
President Bruske called Mrs. Francis
King TO the platform to present the
winner with gold medal the gift of the
oratorical association.
The following indicates the grade of
each Contestent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-12
STILL ANOTHER METHOD.

The First Congregational Church OF
Belding believes it has hit upon a
plan to solve the problem of the Sun
day evening service. 1t is through
Sunday evening free refreshments
served in the dining room of the
church at the close OF the service.
Everybody is invited to remain to
lunch. At the banquet given by the
ladies of the church and society about
year ago, this idea was suggested
as the most feasible one for calling
out large evening congregations, es-
pecially the men. The church has
completed a fine dining room and
kitchen in the basement. with every
company, and propose having special
services on Sunday evenings with re-
treshments and a social half hour
at the close, free to all. The new de-
parture was tried Sunday evening and
1t worked well. A committee OF ladies
served hot coffee, waters and dough-
nuts. IL is believed that this church
is the first in the United States to
adopt such plan
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-12

mediately returned by the Phi Phi
Alpha Society with nine rahs for each
contestant, and ending with new
yell not heard in public before. Best
OF all the fine exhibition of spirit
shown by the rival societies was ap-
parently in no sense feigned. 1t had
the ring of the real thing.
Mr. Cobb took for his subject
Samuel Milton jones'" Mr.. Morse.
The Jew OF Shakespeare and the Jew
OF History Mr. Sutton. The Heri-
tage OF the American Youth" Mr.
Dunham, From Dark TO Dawn"
Mr. Cook, Alexander Hamilton, the
Stat1- nial.
The judges on thought and COM
position were Prof. c. II. A. Wager
Of Oberlin, Ohio; Dean Lawrence, of
Alpena; Supt. Kendall p. Brooks of
Judges on delivery were
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-12
THE SINGING PARTY.
The Committee Have Selected
the Kelloss-Haines Singing
Party for the Fifth
NUMBER ON LECTURE COURSE
They Will Appear January IS Intro
ducing Scenes From English and
Comic Opera in Costume.

In speaking Of the Kellogg Haines
Singing Party, the Slayton Lyceum
Bureau through whose agency TIE at
traction is secured say:
In presenting the kellogg Haines
Singing Party, the Slayton Bureau
feels sure we are living up to our high
standard from every viewpoint. We
are presenting decided novelty that
has genuine musical merit. \ mixed
quartet of professional singers Of ex-
ceptional merit and long experience,
drilled by Mrs. Kellogg-Haines and
coached by the best operate teachers.
must appeal TO the best patrons of the
Lyceum. We have long felt the need
OF Just such a company, and have been
waiting until we could present one
worthy of the Slayton name. The
company consists of five people. and
Will give varied concert programs. in
PRODUCING each evening costumed
scenes from the various English and
comic operas. Iii Trovatore, Faust.
Dainty Dolly Warden, Pinafore and
the Mikado will be used. The music
from these delightful operas ever
pleases, for they are tuneful and soul
tul and touch the heart as we'll as
please the ear.
The press in the various cities
where the singers have appeared
speak in the highest terms Of the en-
tertainment given and our citizens
may feel assured that this number
which is TO appear Friday evening.
January 25th, will be one of the best
OF the entire winter course of enter
tainment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-12
The ANNUAL ORAI@CA[ CONTEST HELD LAST monday EVENING

The Annual Oratorical Contest
to determine who shall represen
Alma in the intercollegiate meet at
Hillsdale was held in the College
Chapel on Monday evening. There
were five contestants representing
the two mems societies. Francis Cobb
and Herman Morse appeared for the
Phi Phi Alpha, and George Sutton,
John Dunham and Maynard Cook
for the Zeta Sigma.
Never before has there been so
much enthusiasm displayed at an ora
torical contest in Alma college. 1t re-
called the days OF football mass meet
ings. As soon as the orators appear
ed the Zeta Sigma men sprang to
their feet and waving their beauti-
iul new banncrs,savc their yclls. first
for the Phi Phi men and then for
their own. The compliment was inn
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-12
SPECIAL IMPORTANCE.

FROM times immemorial, there is
possibly no one industry that has
done more to uplft the farmer than
has that OF Dairying. In the COW
there lies the wealth of the rural
community, and yet. in this state OF
Michigan, we find this very important
industry III comparatively back
ward condition True, we may be pro-
crossing, but when you consider our
people. our climatic conditions, our
fertile soil, and our location. is there
any reason to doubt why we, by a
united and intelligent effort, cannot
make this the greatest dairy produc-
ing state of the Union. if not to lead
the world?
To reach this position, we can not
go on as we have been doing. We
will have TO revolutionize our meth
DDS and master, in every detail. the
secrets OF this great Art Take, for
instance, the present month (Decem-
ber) with prices soaring beyond
limit, and yet we find the supply of
dairy products at their lowest. Why
should this be, when we might lust
as well. by proper care and manage
ment, have our herds producing milk
during the winter months to their
utmost capacity.
As means to add in accomplishing
this end, it is the intention of the
Central Michigan Produce Company
TO publish, from time TO time. a series
of articles regarding the most ap-
proved methods of successful dairy
farming. In this work we require
your hearty support and co-opera-
ton, and would be pleased to get in |
direct communication with every far
mer. We need no introduction TO /
you. With our 1000 patrons. does it
not speak volumes for our success
and the confidence which the farmers
have in us? Working on such an
immense basis. is it any wonder that
we can thereby reduce expenses and
give our customers the highest prices
and best satisfaction?
Those of you who are not already
on our lists, and are Interested in
fairying to any extent whatever. or
expect to be in the coming summer.
would do yourselves a benefit, and MS
favor, by writing directly to the
company and securing all information
egarding our prices and methods of ,
long business.
In the next issue, we will publish an
'rticle on the TSelection of Dairy :
-ows, and the Care and Management 9
Il Dairy Herds.7
Central Michigan Produce CO.. 9
Alma. Mich. {
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-12
BEN HDR At SAGINAW
December 2lst, 22nd and 23rd
With Matinee Saturday Az
ternoon at l:30.
SEATS SALE OPENS DEC. nth,
The Company Consists of 800 Artists
and Will Appear at the Acad-
emy of Music.

immense interest is being mani
tested over the forthcoming present
alton OF Klaw & Erlangers stupen
dous production of Ben Hur" at the
Academy of Music, Saginaw, Mich.
for three days, Dec 21st, 22d and 23d
with a special matinee on Saturday
December 22d. More that 300 people
are engaged in the enactment Of this
rcligio-historic romance.
Usually one approaches play made
on really powerful novel with mis-
givlngs, but with Ben Hur" this is
different, and herein lies one of its
greatest charms. In this wonderful
production, when they essay TO show
you the inside of a galley with a
Prince of lIur at one end OF the cars.
1t Is strange picture that suggests
the very environment and takes on
the semblance of reality The same
goes with all the other pictures, from
the allegorical one in the prologue.
showing the Wise Men discovering
on through those stirring scenes of
Jerusalem, preceding Hur's arrest to
the galley, the rescue and the Grove
OF Daphne. which is picture OF Or-
entail splendor and pleasure combined.
as beautiful as has been set for the
gaze OF theatregoers in many day.
Then comes the great chariot race.
the acme of stage mechanism. and the
great scenic triumph of the piece 1T
goes off with a whirl and picturing
the Circus at Antioch, with the strug-
gle between Messala and Ben Hur
that fires the interest of the spectator
TO the highest pitch,
The last scene Of this great series
OF pictures is one that will live in the
history OF the American drama as the
best scene of the kind ever shown on
the American stage 1t shows the re-
union of the mother, daughter and
son, after their years OF suffering. the
great white light from Mount Olivet,
which signilied their healing at the
hand of the Master. The final grand
hosannahs OF large chorus brings
the curtain down upon a scene which
has in it something that should live
tor longer period than most dram
attic climaxes.
The advance sale OF seats for Ben
iur' commences on Monday morn
ing, Dec. 18th Charles 4. Porter.
OF the Academy of Music,
will give special attention to all re-
quests Tor seats through the mail, /
providing remittance accompanies /
he same, and a self-addressed stamp
I'd envelope for d reply, in order to
lvoid any mistakes Good seats are
guaranteed by Mr.. Porter if orders
ire filled prior 10 opening day Of sale.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-12

The Grand Rapids Herald prints
the biggest newspaper of the year on
Sunday, December 10th. This big
Holiday issue embraces so pages of
beautiful, colored pictures, striking
feature stories, clever Christmas yarns.
live news from state and nation. be-
sides column after column OF attrac-
tive holiday suggestions Grand Rap
ids combine in this issue to offer
great catalogue of Christmas bar
gains. This paper will be an issue
well worthy of place and perusaI in
every home in4fWestern Michigan.
The Herald viii mail copy free to
all persons sending cents for post
age to A. H. Vandenberg, The Herald.
Grand Rapids, Michigan. We advise
you not to miss this. the cleverest
production of Michigan journalism os
the year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-12
TOTAL

Ed. Brown, who returned from
Seattle eleven weeks ago, sick with
typhoid fever, and who was thought
To be recovering, is again very i'll al
the home of his wife's mother. Mrs.
Noirel' He was able to sit ND and
around, but has never been i'm his
right mind since returning home. DR..
feleh from the Alma Springs Sani-
tarium was here Monday in consul
tation with DR.. II. NJ. Spooner.-
Shepherd Advocate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-12
THOUGHT AND COMPOSITION
DELIVERY

las no right to pay for. The parties hat
deliver their own and such is the people
that live in the country, we make one
cent difference OH oil, we make differ
ence on flour by the barrel so YOU can
afford to buy now Flour perhaps will
be higher. Now here is the greatest cut
the people ever saw or heard of on
tobacco. We have purchased now in all
81 caddies of Eden and keystone tobacco
which we shall close out al six &C plugs
OF Keystone for 7oc., 5 ten cent plugs OF
Eden for 2oc. 75c candies lbs. for sc.
Next week we will have greater cut in
prices on some things than ever was
heard of. Trusting to see all at ]. J..
Miller & Sons. 81
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-12

Another new firm in town. The corner
grocery store bought by J. l.. Miller a
month ago is sold, now il is J l.. Miller
& Sons. The new firms announce ment
is as near CASH as possible, but small
margins, quick sales to show you all the
great difference in general running ac-
count with heavy expense of taking
orders and delivering. which we feel that
the people who deliver their own goods
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-12
FARMERS ATTENTION.

The Central Michigan Produce Co.
will hold meeting in the interest of
their creamery patrons, at Arcadia
Grange Hall, Friday evening of this
week. Remember the date and be
present at O'Clock p. m.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-12
ITEMS OF INTEREST TO ALL.

" I'LL.
lhe two weeks Of revival meetings
began Monday morning, December Sd
and VIII continue until December IA.
at least. Throughout they have been
pervaded by spirit of intense earn
estness. Not only is there large at
tendance at each meeting, held in the
chapel from 3:Ij To As D. m. but
nearly every member of the student
body Is found in some prayer circle
at different times during the dav TO
talk over questions OF vital import
ance During the first week DR.. Brus-
ke gave short addresses TO the stu
dents. Dr. Louis Of Saginaw address
/ ed them the morning Of the 10th. and
the remainder Of the week Rev. Da-
Wis OF Grand Rapids will address
them. At no time in the history of
the college has such interest been
shown in this phase of the life. and
we have obtained from an authorized
source that the other colleges of the
state are experiencing the same en-
thusiasm
On the evening of Dec. 18th the
citizens of Wheeler listened TO
charming program given by Miss
Messenger, pianist, Miss Hooper, So
prano, and Mr.. Bagley, basso. This
was one OF the numbers Of the Lee
ture Course in that place, and il is
pleasing to know that those who
heard II were highly satisfied, for the
musical number given by a Chicago
company in a town neighboring
Wheeler was very Unsatisfactory.
The Bible Study Banquet" held in
the Presbyterian church parlors under
the auspices of the y. NJ. c. A., was
fine success, far greater than was
expected. There were "A men pres
cnt, who heartily enjoyed the supper
prepared by the ladies OF the church.
After this feature OF the evening was
passed, and after much joking and
fun, the guests pushed back their
chairs and listened 10 a few witty
remarks by the POSTMASTER, Mr..
Earl Webber. an alumnus of the coll
lege. and is now Y. NJ c. A. secre-
tary at NJ. A. c. He also told of the
practical benefit derived from bible
study, and the significance of the
banquet. Then song with cat ac-
compartment was given.
Mr.. Warren l.. Rogers, the state
student secretary, next spoke on the
subject "Keywords in Our Vernacu-
lar What he gave us was not only
but very valuable. In
speaking Of sacrifice he said; That
work which does not mean sacrifice
is not worthy OF college bred men"
Thoughts were given us about Co
operative and "Chrso-centric' lives.
Another song was given with sheep
accompaniment Then DR.. Studers,
general secretary OF the Y. NJ c. A.,
Of Detroit, talked very earnestly and
on life In very fore
able manner he showed that the need
IF the world today is human sympa-
-hy." The young men are very glad
hat he had the kindness TO favor us
With his presence -~a.
Sunday afternoon DR.. Studers
spoke to large audience of men in
he Presbyterian church. With men
lie seems to be at his best as a speak
r. His work in the city has brought
linn in contact with life as it really
S. and being man of high motives
nd ideals, we could not help but feel
he force Of his arguments. His in
uence among the young men of De-
roit Is marvellous, and he has come to
c great force in the life of the city.
eing near him one cannot help but
'el the strength OF his personality
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-12
ATTENTION.

Mr.. S. w. Webber of Lyon, the pres.
ent owner of the stock of goods known
as the Kelly bazaar was in the city to-
day. Watch for his advertisement next
week, it will save you money ia Christ
mas novelties. +
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-12
COURT STENOGRAPHER DEAD.

VIM. N. Sampson, who has been
Gratiot Co.'S Circuit Court Stenographer
for the past three and one-half wears.
died Wednesday morning in Ithaca.
The body was taken to Chicago for
burial that being Mr.. Simpsons home
before he came to Ithaca.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-12

Masquerade skating party at the rink
Wednesday evening. Dec. 10, 1905.
Admission adults 25c, children under
10 years old loo. Alma brass band will
furnish the music. Everybody invited
to come and have a good time. Doors
open at O'Clock.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-12

Not the cheapest but the best for you,
money is our motto. Cows & Cows .
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-12

The finest line Of furniture ever
shown in Alma is at Cows < Cows. =
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-12

An TINS Is what they shouted they
'oio Abe Peters, unbuckle
Old Abe Peters, we're an cold
Cider coffee an beer
Or money to buy cheer
OldAbe-Petersi'
>>oe refers saw EN- comm from his
He "a" EN- oieen hercey through drifts.
his heart warmed il
he sco~led with selfish h.,ou
ana ala he pass EN- coffee? Did he cheer
An thank em their all IN ,.,o
ne warned EN- from his doorysrd in a most
An suea EN- all for trespass when around AGAIN.
ABE Peters has vanished from Lonesome Lane.
Ape Peters will back aaaip
Just where he Is do
But its reckon found no snou,
Old-Abe-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-12

julio sdio' Let Gig out Peters,
an some said. mo, let him
co.
They argued o'er the matter till
the week was on the wane,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-03-22
estimating the stock in Columbia at
not more than $400,000.
Gets Pointers from Columbus.


a Columbus. Ca, news item is as
follows: Frank Evans, superintend-
ent, and Mr.. Ravenel, a member of
the board of education of the Spar
tanburg, S. c.. public schools, left the
city after having thoroughly inspect
ed the industrial training features OF
the Columbus public schools.
Spartanburg is installing industrial
training facilities in its public schools,
and it was decided to get some practi-
cal pointers from Columbus, whose
SCHOOLS we1e the first IN the souIh 20
aaopL manual training and industrial
features. Messrs. Evans and Rayenel
were Impressed and pleased with the
industrial training here, and carry
with them ideas that can be used to
profit in the development of this fea-
ture Of the Spartanburg public schools.
The visitors went through the primary
industrial schools, established in Co.
lumbus three or four years ago. They
were shown the plans that have been
prepared for a $4,000 secondary in
dustrial school, the contract for the
pullulug # which will be handsome
four-story structure, and will be com-
plSed and reaay 1or occupancy by
next 1all.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-03-22
Col. Elliott to Mark Graves.

A Washington diSpatcn is as fol-
lows: Colouel William Enott OF Beau
Tort, 5. e., formerly representative
in congress from tnat state, has been
selected by secretary Taft to be a
commissioner to mark the graves OF
Confederate soldiers who died In
northern prisons. There has been
keen competition for this place on the
part of the Confederate veterans.
Colonel Elliott served for fourteen
years in congress, and is distin-
guished lawyer. He is a veteran OF
the Confederate army, having served
under General S. D. Lee, and gaining
his promotion to the colonelcy by gal
lantry in action at Vicksburg. He
was present in all of the great battles
in Virginia up to 1863, at which time
he was transferred to the west. He
was present at the battles Of Vicks-
burg, Harrisonburg, Atlanta, Jones
boro, Franklin, ,Newbern, Nashville
and Bentonville, in the last of which
he was wounded.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-03-22
Mob Takes Negro from Jail
and Lynches Him..
STAY HAD BEEN GRANTED
Delay in Execution Ansered the Pes
ple-vietim Was Hanged to
Bridge, But Rope Broke and
Body Fell Into River.

Ed Johnson, colored, was taken
from Jail in Chattanooga at 10:45
o'clock Monday night by mob Of
seventy-fve MEN and hanged to q
beam of the county bridge over the
Tennessee river. Inc -cpe broke and
the negro's body fell, and the mob
quickly riddled him With bullets. Sher.
if Shipp and the jaiior were, locked
in a bath room while tie mcb secured
the prisoner
The negro was to nave been hanged
Tuesday, but tna United States su-
preme court Monday morning grant
ed a stay Of execution, ana this ac-
ton served to anger the citizens Of
the city, and ali cay there was great
excitement, and it was freely talked on
thc streets that violence would result
Early in the evening the mob be-
gan TO form, and it was all done so
quickly that cnly those in the imme-
diate vic.aity OF the Jail knew when
they were ready for action. At
10:45, saventy-five cf the better class.
of citizens assembled at the Jail, AMI
at once gained admission Overpower-
ing the sheriff and his deputies, they
secured the prisoner and quietly led
him to the bridge, where the hanging.
was carried out in the most orderly
manner, the mob Immediately dispers-
ing. There was not the slightest at
tempt at rcwdyism, and the mob was.
composed of men of mature years.
The negro is said to have confessed
when first taken by the mob, but when
the rope was placed about his neck he
stoutly maintained his innocence.
It is declared that the victim was
dead of strangulatien before tie rope.
broke, but the mob, to make sure.
work of him, filed his body with bull
lets.
The city was as quiet at the hour
of hanging and afterwards as though
nothing unusual had occurred.
The crime for which Ed Johnson
was lynched was an assault on q,
white girl at st. Elmo, a suburb OF
Chattanooga, which occurred some
weeks ago. Immediately after the.
crime, a mob made an unsuccessful
attempt to get the prisoner, but Sher-
iff Shipp mad taken him away. At
that time the Jail was attacked and
almost torn down, and during the ex-
citement several persons were sert-
ously injured.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-03-22
Plenty of Booze on Hand.

The legislative committee appoint
ed TO check up the books and &C
counts of the state dispensary has
just completed its work, and the to-
tails from advance sheets of the report
show a stock on hand in Columbia,
and in the county dispensary OF over
nalr a million dollars in excess OF the
s4oO 1000 limitation placed by statute
the stock in Columbia, amounting TO
s603, ,362.1S, inclusive Of $4,000 worth
of real estate and supplies and fix-
lures, etc., bringing the total up to
s730,421.5O. The stock on hand in the
eighty odd sub-dispensaries through
ont the state totals $326,72s.43, bring
ing the total up to $l,057 1888.
The figures are surprise even to
Commissioner Tatum, who has been
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-03-22
Hunger In the Polar Regions.

Hunger is one of the trials that ex-
plorers Of the polar regions have to
encounter very often. Capt. Scott. in
his recent volume. has this description
of an unpleasant experience in the
farthest south: My companions get
very bad food dreams; in fact. these
have become the regular breakfast
conversation. 1t appears to be sort OF
nightmare; they are either sitting at a
Widespread table with their arms tied.
or they grasp at dish and it slips
out of their hands. or they are in the
act of lifting a dainty morsel to the
mouth when they fall over preciplce.' y