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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

The witch hazel industry in western
Massachusetts is of considerable i'm
portance, although not so extensive as
In neighboring sections of Connecticut.
The brush land in Berkshire county
yields quite a crop of the hazel bush,
for which the farmers are paid 81 to So
per ton. The factory near Chester turn
ed out 900 barrels of extract last year.
This year the factories are also using
n lot of black birch brush. Installing a
substitute for oil of wintergreen, and
farmers are paid for the birch brush
$3.50 per ton, one factory using already
over 100 tons. The resulting oil sells
at 81 pound and is used for fiavoring
and in medicines. Still another prepa-
ration is made from sweet fern, which
is very abundant in western Massachu-
sets rs well as through other parts of
New England. The sweet fern oil is
used for the same purpose as the witch
hazel.-American Cultivator
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

the hay or other fodder from between
the Stats. 1t Is twelve feet long and
five feet wide. Three or four such
racks in a yard will hold a load of hay
or corn fodder 1t is the best rack in
which TO feed corn fodder we ever saw.
Cattle will pull out every leaf and
husk. leaving the bare stalks ia the
bottom, which may be removed as de-
sired
The posts are 4 by 4, six feet long.
On top of the posts 2 by is spiked,
upon which the Stats that hold the fod-
der rest These Stats are four inches
wide and placed far enough apart TO
admit the nose of a cow-about six
inches. The bottom is made OF common
six inch boards. If meal is fed In the
rack matched flooring is better for the
bottom. A six inch board is nailed on
around the outside of the bottom to
bold the feed.
Where young cattle. cows or steers
run loose there is no better way OF
feeding them. We have fed good
many steers In this rack They were
dehorned and ran loose in a shed. The
rack was kept full of clover hay and
enslage, and meal was fed twice daily
in the tight bottom.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

The rain fell In torrents on the sol
diers tramping sturdily down the mud
dy street
why don't they put up their umbrel-
IasT said spectator.
With sheer an elderly man replied
Don't you know, sir, that soldiers new
er carry umbrellas? History records
just one instance OF their having done
so. 1t was In an engagement Of the
civil war, and a group of officers were
holding up umbrellas to shield them
selves from thunderstorm when Gen
eral Grant passed. The general frown-
ed at the sight and sent an aid TO the
officers with this historic message:
81 do not approve Of the use OF UNI
brellas In war and will not allow any
OF my soldiers to make themselves
ridiculous in the eyes of the enemy
"Slnce that time" ended the old man.
mo soldier has ever dared to protect
his uniform with the effeminate UNI
brella."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

Growth is predominantly n function
of rest Work is chiefly an energy ex-
pending and tearing down process
Rest following work is chiefly build
Ing up and growing process. Work
may furnish the conditions under which
subsequent growth may occur, but in
itself IL is destructive. BY work we do
things I'm the world. but we do not
grow by work. We grow during rest.
Rest is not the only condition Of
growth. but IL is one OF the essential
conditions. The best work that most
OF us do is not begun in our Offices or
at our desks. but when we are wan
derng i'm the woods or sitting quietly
with undlrected thoughts. From some
where at such times there fash into
our minds those ideas that direct and
control our lives. visions OF how 20 do
that which previously had seemed i'm
possible, new aspirations. hopes and
desires Work is the process OF reahza-
ton. The careful balance and the great
ideas come largely during quiet and
without being sought The man who
never takes time 20 DC nothing will
hardly do great things. Tie will hard
ly have epoch making ideas or sflmu-
iatIng ideas.-W Worlds Work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
SMALL WHITE BEANS.


In the culture OF small white beans
select warm, dry soil of strong grav-
ely nature, although they will do quite
well on clayey soils IL naturally dry or
well drained. Beans will not do well
on land inclined to be wet The imme-
date application of barnyard manure
Is not as good as to apply the manure
20 clover or other sod and plant corn
and follow the next year with beans.
A field that has been In sheep pasture
few years generally does well for
beans. In soils Of gravelly nature
ylow early in the spring and fallow as
much as possible before planting. On
clayey or heavy soils II is better to
plow In the fall and work well In the
spring. The spring following gets the
ground In fine condition to receive the
seed and also destroys innumerable
weed seeds. Plant with an ordinary
grain drill In rows twenty-eight inches
apart from June / TO 10. As soon as
the plants are large enough to cult
vate, which ought to be In from ten to
fourteen days, go through with a rid
ing cultivator, which is better than a
walking cultivator, as the depth can be
more easily regulated. The first cult
walton should be light, so as to get as
close TO the growing plants as possible
without smothering them. II the field
is not too stony go over two or three
times with a weeder at intervals Of
three or four days. One or two more
civilizations with cultivator and hand
uaodinO ~ nacoccarv ic all tho affap-
ton that the crop will need until har-
vest, says a writer in Rural New York
er. 1t is best not to work in beans
when the vines are wet or to cultivate
after the plants begin to blossom.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

Its pleasure to tell our readers about
Cough Cure like Dr. Shops For
years DR.. Shoop has fought against the
use of Opium, Chloroform or other un-
safe ingredients commonly found in
Cough remedies. Or. Shoop, it seems,
has welcomed the Pure Food and Drug
Law recently enacted. for he has work
ed along similar lines many years. For
nearly 20 years DR.. Shops Cough cure
containers have had a warning printed
on them against opium and other mar
cotic poisons. He has thus made il pos
sible for mothers to protect their chill
dren by simply insisting ON having DR..
Shoop Cough Cure. Sold by Geo. K.
Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
Grorinr CnuIinnuer

The cauliflowcr is a plant which can
not stand stagnant water. but ncedsplen-
~ OF moisture TO keep growing. | use
grass or sod land except when using n
piece OF old ground for second crop and
which has not been used the previous
year for cabbage. turnlp or caulihower.
For the main crop I always use sod
land. | rotate every five years For
fertilizers I use stable manure. prefer
ring the horse manure on low land
and cow manure on high land.-w III.
T.. Massachusetts,.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
Polite star singers.

Prima donnas in the same city hav-
ing the habits of polite society are par
ticular about making formal visits to
each other
II happened In Detroit that Patti and
Nicolini, her husband, and Albani and
her spouse. Ernest eye, were staying
at the same hotel Patti and Nicolini
had gone out for drive, and Albani,
seeing them pass her window. called to
her husband: Ernest, they have gone
out. We had better leave cards for
them at once"
On returning Patti received the cards
and later, when Albani and Gye had
gone to rehearsal. said TO Nicolini:
Ernest" hls name was Ernest. they
have gone to the theater. This is a
good time to return their visit"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
The Right Name

Mr.. August Sherye; the popular over
saws: CDR. Kings New Life Pills, are
rightly named; they act more agreeably,
do more good and make one feel better
than any other laxative" Gusrranted
to cure billiousness and constipation. CSC
at Sharrars drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

I must have changed q deal since then.
That was nearly twelve years ago.
Just fancyr'
II don't see the changes" said he
CALAMITY. ITO me you're just the
same"
But oh, how tired she looked-his
gay, light hearted little princess! And
how he longed TO fold her protectingly
In his arms! The wide divergence In
that moment between what this man
wished to do and what he did do
stands for civilization.
do you remember those glorious
sails we used to have on Long Island
soundT he asked constrainedly, pick
Ing up the fan which she had dropped
Remember? The Partisan opera
'Aouse and the hum OF chattering voices
faded away. In their place came the
big, blue sound covered with white
sails. and no voice save that of prince
Paul" teaching her the "Marseillaise" In
French. oh, what a voice he had! And
the salt spray was again on her tanned
cheek, the wind blowing through her
hair
"Once upon time," began Paul Dem
Arrest, there was young chap with
lot of Ideals and ambitions and that
sort o. thing who went to spend a
summer in a quiet little place on Long
Island. 1t seemed absurdly, irritat-
ingly quiet to him until he meta
princess. She didn't wear crown,
except her glorious dark hair, whose
ri
blowing awry, and she wasn't follow
ed about by a court chamberlain, but
she had the dearest. most loving IA
Their i ever knew. Well, the princess
was quite five years younger than the
man, but they read together and sang
together and sailed together, and when
he was suddenly called away to France
he purposed coming back one day
when he was an independent person
and claiming the little princess. He
didn't get back as quickly as he had
hoped. When he did, he found that
she had flown, and he could find no
trace of her"
When the low, mesmeric voice had
finished, Dorothy Clemmens looked up
with startled eyes. The lambert flame
In them met an answering fash in his.
Father died the year l graduated"
she said unsteadily. I'VE had to give
up our old home, and ever since I've
been putting what little learning I'd
gained TO use-'teaching the young
mind etc. Incidentally now I'm chap
eroning as you see" She gave a vague,
graceful little motion with her slim
hand, which included Elya, the two
English chappies and part of the stage
Back In that little spot on Long Is
land" went on her companion eagerly,
''the sea Is just as blue as ever, I'm
sure. And the white sails are there,
and-don't you think, princess, IL we
went back we might find fairylandY'
Just here the orchestra took up the
superb stretto Of THE Decision OF
Love-" and there was the general stir
in the house of people getting ready for
the third act.
When at the end Of the month Elya
Dix sailed for America, Miss Dorothy
Clemmens sailed with her as Paul
Demarest's fiancee.
But isn't IL terribly funny, mother"
said Elya as she unpacked her Partisan
inery, ito think OF my coming back |
from gay Paris quite unengaged and |
my chaperon with prize on her |
stringT'
And Mrs. James Dix clasped her ring |
bedecked, plump hands in acquiesence. |
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

Mike-K.n yez tell we phwat's tn
difference betwane humor an wit. Pat?
Pat-Well. it's loike tn difference be-
twane whin yure wolfe tickles We I'M
dher tn chin wild a shtraw from m
broom an whin she hits We over tn
head wild tn handle av ut.-Judge.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
Nothing but the Truth.

Buncum-My physician tells me am
working too hard.
Marks-The Nj. ID. evidently knows
his business.
Buncum-Why do you think SO?
Marks have been comparing notes
with a few OF our mutual friends and
find you have worked us pretty hard.
Detroit Tribune
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
POPULAR FEED RACK.
IL Prevents Waste of Corn Fodder,
Ensflage or Meal.

The illustration of fodder rack here
shown is one invented by the editor Of
the Agriculturist and used by him for
many years. The rack is such good
one that hundreds of farmers copied
the idea, and they came into quite gen.
eral use on cattle farms. There is alb
solutely no waste Of feed In using this
rack. and anything can be fed in IL,
from corn fodder to ensilage and meal,
says the Wisconsin Agriculturist.
The rack has tight bottom, into
which all litter falls as cattle pull out
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
Read what people say of them
e TESTIMONIAL q
THE ACME DRUM
Is Good Thing and You Ought to Have One.
Makes the Winter Less Dreary.
Alma, Mich, June 10, '07.

Having recently installed Of the Brock Drums
much surprised and pleased results obtained found
that the
half of the had using,
of the cold air being drawn the
exactly the whether
the The elimination of all impurities
of circulation also the the where
installed much purified condition of atmosphere
surely desired for
of the atmosphere makes much peasane my Optical
G. b. PORTER.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
HORSES WANTED.

King Bros. Of Grand Rapids are in the
market for two car loads of horses. For
further informa;ion'see Fred Church or
King Bros. az tie Wright House.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

A Maine man claims that twenty-five
hens viii pay s3l n year besides their
board IL you buy everything they eat.
At present prices eggs certainly look
like bonanza.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

FOR SALE-One piano almost new.
one melodian, old antique, one string Of
white metal bells and one riding bride
and martingale, Enquire at 2l3 Park
Avenue OF 224 West Centre ST. tlpd
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

FOR SALE-Aberdeen Angus Bull reg
istered first count Of Clarence. Inquire of
Job T. Sleight. X. F. d. No. 8, Alma ~
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

II You do not have one natural. easy movement OF
the bowels each day. you are unconsctously expos
tive Iron-ox Tablets tone and strengthen the
bowels. 20 that they do tie work nature intended.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

Rooms 20 rent above Hammers Meat
Market. .
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23

Respectfully solicts the PATRONAGE Of the
public and offers al nbcrality consistent with
good banking.
Interest paid on certificates OF deposits re-
manning three months.
Safety Deposit Boxes TO rent
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-23
TheAlnaStateSaVngBanE
ALMA, MICH.
Capital. S25.OOO.OO
Surplus, 100000

william A. Bahlke. President
Jas. W. Robinson, Vlce-Prcsider I
Geo. W. Moore. cashr r
Lncius ;. Bagley, Aest. Cashier
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-27
LABOR ROW IN SAN FRANCISCO
President of building Council Charges
that Rivals Plotted 20
Ktdnap Him.

SAN FRANCISCO April 26.-on com
plant OF p. II. Mccarthy, president OF the
Building Trades Council. warrants were
issued today for the arrest OF six mem
bers OF Electrical Workers union No. 9.
charging conspiracy. II is alleged that
the defendants, all Of whom belong to an
organization which has been opposing Nc
Carthy in the building industry in this
city. entered into a plan to abduct Nc
Carthy 70 a lonely house in the neighbor-
hood OF Ocean beach and there keep him
prisoner until successor in the council
could be elected
The details Of the alleged plot we're laid
bare in a confession by II. shockler, Who
in a sworn affidavit declares that he was
asked to Join the conspiracy and carry out
the details. The men against whom NO
Carthy procured warrants are George E.
Russell, secretary OF the union; NJ. H.
Carmody. Harry Sullivan, J. ID. Young,
Gus Smith and Gus Burt
NJ. j. Sullivan. grand vice president OF the
Eelectrioal Workers declares that the
story OF the conspiracy Is absurd and that
It was ooncocted for the purpose Of aidins
him In his effort 20 down the union. Grand
President MoNulty OF the union Is ex-
peoted here Sunday to take a hand In the
settlement Of the controversy.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-27
MINERS WILL RESUME WORK
Canadian Coal Mines 20 BE ReOpenCd
Pending Investigation OF
Trouble.

OTTAWA, Ont, April 2.-The minister of
labor in the House today stated that he
had received kilograms from the mine
districts stating that the conference has
failed to come to an agreement between
the parties, but. that the miners have de-
cided to return to work pending investiga-
tion.
The minister has also received the fol-
lowing telegram from Mckenzie King,
dated Fernie, B. c., April 25
Different interpretations given Of yester-
days proposition at conference today, con-
sequently we failed to agree. Executive
board IS now holding meeting with FeTnie
miners and they have decided to return
| to work pending investigation. VIII wire
result later.
F. H. Sherman, representing the men, has
wired as follows:
FBRNIE, April 26.-Sessions of week have
resulted fruitlessly owing to misunderstand-
ing Of Industrial disputes act. District
executive having failed to agree with op-
orators, have decided TO advise miners
to return to work. This advice has been
accepted by the Fernie men. Have reasons
to believe that operation of mines will be
resumed in this district soon as possible.
Will refer the disputes to investigation be-
/ NCYing your government wishes to zee JUS
| tice done all parties.
The minister has received a telegram
from Sir William Mulloch stating he will
| leave tonight for Fernie.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-27
MRS. SHELDON LAID TO REST
Together with Many from
other Towns, Make n Monster
CorteEe.

NBIIAWISA, Neb., April 2j.-(special Tel
gram.)-The funeral of Mrs. Julia A Shell
don, wife Of the late Lawson Sheldon and
mother Of Governor Sheldon. was held here
this afternoon, the interment being in
Mount Pleasant cemetery. Rev. G. w.
Mitchell of Chadron, Neb., preached the
funeral sermon.
The Missouri Pacific railroad attached a
special car to the regular train for the ac-
commodatiOn of Lincoln friends who wished
TO attend the burial services. Most OF the
state officials and their deputies, and lead
ing citizens of Lincoln TO the number OF
eighty were in attendance. A great many
friends were present from Plattsmouth,
Weeping Water, Avoca and neighboring
towns. The funeral procession was the
longest ever seen here being over mile
long, thus testifylng the esteem in which
Mrs Sheldon was held as a neighbor and
friend. The sons and sons-in-law were
the active palibearers in bearing their
mother to her last resting place. So many
flowers were sent by friends that a wagon
was required TO haul them TO the cemetery.
A fine monument to Lawson Sheldon had
been set up Just an hour before Mrs Shell
don's funeral.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-27
ALLEGED IMAM EATER" DEAD
Alfred Packer, Army Scout, Who
Figured I'm Sensational Murder
Trial, Dies In Colorado.

DENVER April 26.-The body of Alfred
Packer. known as the Man Eater" whose
death occurred last Wednesday in a cabin
IN Deer Creek canyon, was brought to
Littleton today for interment. Packer.
who was an army scout, started to guide
party OF five men from Salt Lake CITY
TO New Mexico in 1878. They became lost
In the mountains where the snow was
six feet deep, and Packer alone survived
The bodies Of the other FIVE men were later
found. One body was disnembered.
Packer disappeared, but was captured in
1888. He was convicted OF numbering his
hve companions and was sentenced TO forty
years imprisonment. He always declared
his innocence Of murder He declared that
in his absence from camp one Of his com
panions killed the others and on his re-
turn attempted to Kill him with a hatchet
whereupon he shot the man. Packer ad-
mitted that in order to keep from perish
ing he ate some OF the flesh OF one OF the
dead men. He was released on parole In
1901. Packer was "a years old
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-27
DIVISIONS ARE ABOLISHED
State of Missouri is Returned to
Department of Missouri
by Order.

WAsHINGToN, April 2e.-The long ex-
peeted order abolishing the great military
divisions in the United States was issued
at the War department today by direction
OF the president The divisions will be
discontinued at the end OF the present fiscal
year and thereafter the territory OF the
United States, except the Philippine Islands
(Where the present organization is re-
taineo)' VIII be organized for military pur-
poses into the military departments as now
existing except that the state Of Missouri
VIII be Included in the Department OF the
Missouri instead OF the Department OF
Texas.
The change will involve considerable re-
arrangement OF military commands.
whereby number OF departments now
commanded by brigadier generals will be
commanded by major generals. Major Cen
eral John F. Weston. now in command OF
the Department Of Luzon, will be the only
division commander in the United states
army succeeding Major General Leonard
Wood in command Of the Philippine divi-
sion.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-27
READY FOR BALLOON TEST
AerOnauts VIII Attempt to Make Trip
from ST. Louis TO WASH
inEtOn.

WASHINGTON. April 3.-The first long
distance balloon ascension test, which Cap
tain Charles De F. Chandler, United States
signal corps, and Mr.. Mccoy of the Aero
club OF New York City are to conduct, will
be undertaken tomorrow at St Louis. Tho
objective point will be Washington, and
the trip is to be taken In order to demon
strate the efficiency OF balloons as signal
agencies in warfare. The aeronauts expect
TO make no descents, but to land in this
vicinity Monday Next. The balloon in
which the journey VIII be attempted has a
capacity Of about $1,000 cubic feet, which Is
the standard size of balloons of the aero
clubs OF the world
The record for the longest distance in
America was made in 1859 by Prof, Wise,
who started from St Louis and landed near
the eastern end OF Lake Ontario.
ST. LOUIS, April &-Captain Chandler
and Mr.. Mccoy arrived in st. Louis to-
night, accompanied by Allan r. HawIey
and Leo Stevens. Weather conditions be-
ing favorable, two ascensions win be made
tomorrow. Captain Chandler and Mr.. Nc
Coy, in the America, will attempt to break
the long-distance balloon record, while
Hawley and Stevens viii make an ascen-
sion in the Orient TO investigate the air
current about St. Louis. The imitation OF
the two balloons was begun tonight
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-27
BIG MINING SUIT SETTLED
Case Against Lawson and Others Goes
Out of Court During
Trial.

BOSTON, April 96.-The 100000 suit In
equity brought by Payne, Weber & Co.
against Albert c. Burrage, Thomas w.
Lawson and others to recover on a contract
involving 1000 shares Of stock in the
Copper Range Consolidated Mining com
pany, was settled out OF court before re-
sumption Of the case today
George L. Mayberry OF counsel for the
defense said: '"The parties have adjusted
their difficulties and pending the final
agreements the case stands continued. It
probably will not be taken up again"
Charles A. Snow, one Of the attorneys
for the complainants. said: THE settle
ment is very satisfactory. While no
money has actually passed, the agreements
have all been completed. At Mr. Bur
rage's request, counsel on both sides have
agreed not to give out the terms OF set
tlement"
William A. Paine made the following
statement; THE case was settled by A c.
Burrage paying substantially the Tri-
Mountain debt"
The amount of this debt was $4,000