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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-13
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Harold Gaunt. '0s, writes the AL
manian an interesting letter from
Princeton. The following bits of
information from it are interesting
NJ. j. Stormzand. '04, received the
degree of Bachelor of Divinity from
the Seminary. j. Norman, King 'O5, re-
ceived the Archibald Alexander Hodge
prize in Didactic Theology, while Mr..
Gaunt has completed two years grad
uate work in the university and re-
ceived the degree of Master of Arts.
doing work in English under DR.. Hen
ry Van Dyke. and in Philosophy un-
der DR.. A. T. Ormond. Mr. King and
Mr.. Gaunt expect to spend the sum-
mer in Scotland preaching through the
country, and making their headquar-
tiers in Edinburgh. They also expect
to spend a week or two in Paris ard
London.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-13
THE COMING ATHLETIC MEET

All indications point TO the fact that
the coming Intercollegiate Meet to be
held at Alma. June ; and 6 will be
closely contested Olivet. as last year
seems in the lead AS far as track men
are concerned now that NJ. A. G. is not
competitor Still Albion is making
efforts at track team and other
schools are just as active But Alma
is hoping tn make good showing and
if luck breaks even, there is no telling
what the Almaterians NAV DO. Albion
il seems, mas an excellent baseball team
and is aching TO wipe Alma off the
slate Alma. besides. is suffering from
an interrupted schedule and last year s
cuphulders are not vet in their stride
However. they start this week on a
trip in which they expect to take on
two good teams, those at Ypsi and at
the U. of NJ. BY June 8, the men
should be hitting in their usual fash
ion and no doubt Albion will meet a
contestant worthy of her metal.
Endeavors are still being made to set
the date of the meet one day back,
thus bringing IL on the 18th and 9Th, on
account of Ringling's circus, which
will be in the college town on the 9th.
Should the second day of the meet &C.
cur on the 9Th also it is feared it would
endanger the receipts of the Michigan
Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-13
AS OTHERs SEE 1T.

The Cadillac News and Express, one
of the strong papers of central Mich
igan, had the following editorial rela-
tive to the withdrawal of d. E. AL
ward from the congressional race in
this district:
Dennis L. Award. of Glare. has
decided that he will not be candi-
date for congress this year. Dennis is
reading clerk of the house of repre-
sentatives at Washington and his du-
ties there will hold him for several
weeks away from the eleventh district
He realizes that this situation would
not give him an even chance with the
others and he therefore withdrew
Awards withdrawal will make the
race almost a walk-over for Dodds and
that is something that will be decided
ly for the best good of the entire state.
Frank Dodds is a student of state and
national affairs he is high minded
gentleman, a staunch republican and n
good citizen. The republicans of the
Eleventh district can do no better SER
vice for themselves, for our state and
for the republican party than TO select
Frank Dodds as their next Congress-
man.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-13
FULLERTON LEAVES
School Superintendent Will Go
To The Howell Schools Next
Year

Superintendent Fred Fullerton is
about to sever his connection with the
Mason schools, after serving as super
intendent for six years. Mr.. Fuller
ton was offered the school for another
year with increased salary, but thought
best to make the change and has ac-
cepted the SUPPLEMENTARY of the
Howell schools.
Mason people deeply regret the fact
that Mr.. Fullerton will leave at the
close of the year. He has always tax
en- great interest in church as well
as school affairs, and for five years
served the Tourist Club as its presi-
dent His wife and daughter are tall
ented musicians and all will be greatly
missed in social circles
Mr.. Fullerton is former Alma
bov, a graduate of the college here
where ne has many friend who ex-
tend congratulations.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-13
COLLEGE VALEDICT0RIAN

Who is to be valedictorian of the
class of '0sY is a question that has
been heard for some time, but received
no answer until last Tuesday night.
At its last meeting the Faculty, after
a long deliberation over the records
of the dividual seniors, announced
the decision that the chief honor falls
on Mr.. Francis Cobb, he having the
highest of scholarship from the four
year college course.
Cobb entered the commercial depart
ment of the college in OF, completing
the work with certain studies in the
academy in two years. AT the con-
clusion of this course he entered the
college as freshman. Cobb has
been very active in college life, is a
member of Phi Phi Alpa Society and
has held all its Offices from janitor to
president He is also editor of the
Albanian, having held that Office
since the second semester of o. He
has gathered laurels for himself in
oratory and debating and is accounted
one of the best literary men in the
college. 1t was his honor to represent
Alma in the oratorical contest last
year and was a member of the debat-
ing team that won from Olivet last
week. The seniors have every reason
to be proud of the honor that Mr..
Cobb has brought to them and unite
in congratulating him upon his sue
cess and the honor that has come to
him. --Almanian.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-13
TOWNSHIP LIABLE

Adhesion of considerable importance
to townships in.which are located un-
incorporated villages. was handed down
by the Supreme Court on Friday last.
Mrs Ed Welton, of Crystal, Montcalm
county, sustained an injury on de.
fective sidewalk in Crystal village last
summer and sued the township for
damages upon the ground that the
township having control over the streets
of the village was bound to keep the
sidewalks in repair or take them up
When the case came on for trial Judge
Davis directed a verdict In favor of
the township. The Supreme Court
hold that the township is liable and
have sent the case back for a new
trail.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-13

The Boyne Citizen of May first in
connection with a half tons cut of
Frances II. Dodds. said
Hon. Frances II. Dodds. candidate
for the nominations for congress in the
18th District, arrived in Boyne City
Tuesday night and left Yesterday for
Mancelona. While here Mr.. Dodd' s
net many people and spoke very con-
fidently Of success at the primaries in
September. Mr.. Dodds is a very pleas
ant gentleman to meet and made quite
a favorable impression among the many
with whom he became acquainted
Mr.. Dodds has been candidate for
congress before and came very near
landing the plum when Mr.. Mesick
was nominated in 1896
Francis II. Dodds was born in New
York state and will be 80 years old in
June He came 10 Michigan in 1866,
and has lived in Mt. Pleasant since
1875. He is a lawyer by profession,
and ranks high as member of the
bar. Mr.. Dodds is clean, able man
and good lawyer, and would make a
splendid representative for the eleventh
district In congress
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-13

In speaking of the needs of the
Eleventh Congressional District the
Gratiot County Herald of last week
said: what the eleventh congress-
ional district needs in selecting a sue
cessor to Congressman Darragh is a
man of sterling integrity. thorough
training, wide experience, answering
fidelity and progressive republicanism.
A man who stands for clean politics,
man of acknowledged influence and
who has shown him self both by the
esteem in which he is held in his
home county and in the opinion that
is entertained of him throughout the
district one who can be implicitly
trusted with the important interests
which will be committed to his keep
ing. Such man the Herald believes
Francis III Dodds, of Mt. Pleasant to
be and in this view we believe that an
overwhelming number of the people OF
Grstiot county most cordially &C.
quiesce.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-13
W. c. T. u. LECTURE.

Miss Margaret J.. Biz, state field
worker for the w. G. I. u will lec-
ture in the United Brethren church,
Friday evening. May Is. at 8 o'clock.
Miss Biz comes highly recommended
as an earnest temperance worker and
pleasing speaker. She hopes TO be able
to organize a Union in Alma. A COL
lection will be taken but the lecture is
free. Let everybody come, and help to
keep the prohibition wave rolling.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-13
TWENTY FREE TRIPS DOWN THE
ST. LAWRENCE

The Detroit Free Press will take
twenty young women on this beautiful
trip. which will cover period of
twelve days, and pay all expenses from
the time the party leaves Detroit,
August 25. until they return, Septem-
her 8. You can make this trip If you
wish to. For full PARTICULARS see a
copy of The Free Press or write them
direct. Address Tour to Quebec Dept
Free Press, Detroit, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-13
HILLSDALE SLAUGHTERED

The first NJ. |. A. A. baseball game
of the season. Alma defeated Hillsdale
by score of 10 to in seven innings.
Stewart the Hillsdale artist was
touched mp for IL hits and his sup
port was decidedly weak Sandy Dun
canson went into the box for Alma
and struck out 10 men in five innings
Stanley johnson famed three in the
next two innings.
Alma's base stealing was one the
features of the game. and in the fourth.
with the Hillsdale lunch sadly in the
air Harper's men ran in 10 scores.
Summary:
l 2 3 4 Sc X III
Hillsdale 1 o o o 0 % 5
Alma @ % 10 | 2 Obs ID
Batteries for Alma-Sandy Duncan
son and johnson and koy Campbell.
For illsdale-Stewart and Olives.
Umpire Ellsworth.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-13
J E FULLER ELECTED DELEGATE

: AT the State Camp convention of the
Modern Woodmen, held at Petoskey on
Wednesday of last week, J. Z. Fuller
of this city was elected delegate from
tie 18th congress ioni dist let, to rep
resen the Woodmen of..Michigan at the
Head Camp to DO held at Peoria. ILL., =.
in June. The meetings of the Head
Camp are held every.three years, and
require full week to transact the
business TO come before the meeting.
Ii Is very gratifying to the members
of the local camp of Alma to have one
of its number thus honored.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-13

instances he had strong support This
year. with the choice before the people
and ont of the hands of a convention.
he thinks his chances seem to be good.
1t looks as If the tight would be
narrowed down TO two candidates-Mr
Dodds and District Attorney Geo. q.
Covell.
From the fact that Mr.. Dodds lives in
the southern and most populous portion
of the district, and will propably
carry that section, he appears TO be
somewhat in the lead. The papers of
that part speak very highly of him as
an honorable gentleman and man of
ability. Mr. Dodds assures us that he
is tied 10 no faction or element of the
party, and should he succeed will
endeavor to represent bis district i'm
partially and for the best of all sec.
tons and interests -
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-13

The Elk Rapids Progress published
by George W Perry said in its issue
of April both: Frank II. Dodds. of
Mt. Pleasant spent Sunday in town
looking over the political situation.
Mr. Dodds is candidate for congress !;
in fact has previously been in the race
against ex-congressmsn Mesick and
and Congressman Darragh. In both
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-13

The Central Michigan Times pub.
lished in Mt. Pleasant said last week
The papers oversthe district who are
favorable to the candidacy of Frank
II Dodds for congress are growing
more numerous and more enthusiastic
in the cause of our esteemed citizen as
time passes on. And every editor
who realizes his responsibility to his
readers must speak more and more
favorably of him as he learns of his
clean and strong character and of his
splendid equipment for the resporsi BILE
position at Washington. Speaking in
the position of one who is personally
acquainted with Mr.. Dodds, and who
is familiar with much of his life S
history. the Times knows him TO be
reliable absolutely honest, of strong
character and large intellectual at
taipments, and a man in whom the
people of our district can place i'm
plicit confidence If they send him TO
represent them at Washington. -
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-13

Dennis Z. Award CT Clare. has with
drawn his candidacy for the nominal
tion for congress at the September pri-
mary. This leaves the contest between
f. II. Dodds and George q. Covell and
materially incr eases the strength of
Mr.. Dodds. who would have been
compelled to divide territory with
Mr. Award had he remained in the
race. Mt Pleasant Enterprise.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-13

The Big Rapids Pioneer of last
week said editorially;
THE much-expected announcement
of the withdrawal of Denny Award,
reading clerk of the. house of repre-
sentLtl yes, from the congressional race
has come at last. Mr. Award is a
popular and we'll known politician in
this district but he was never very
seriously in the race. at least this year
The contest has been and will be be-
tween George q. Gov, II on tie one side
and Frank III. Dodds on the other
The withdrawal of Mr. Award will
probabalv be distinct advantage to
Mr. Dodds, as it was expected that AL
ward would poll his largest strength
from the same territory where Dodds
would get his. -
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-13
FOR SALE.

Two year old seed corn for sale, one
mile north of st. Louis, Mich. In
quire of Mrs A. Dora l523tS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-13
NJ. !. A. A. RECORDS.

The following are the NJ. |. A. A
track records. Cut them out for COM
psrison with the records made at the
track meet
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-13

Mrs. r. Granger attended the funeral
Of FRIEND in Breckenridge today.
Evening star., 1908-01-13
FREAK WEATHER CONTINUES
Rapid Changes Noted in Washing
ton and Vicinity.

There was a decided change yesterday
In the freakish weather conditions that
have been prevailing when, about 230
O'Clock in the afternoon. this city was
visited by a reminder of "the good old
summer time" in the shape Of a warm
rainstorm accompanied by thunder and
lightning. The wind blew with consider
able force from the south and swept the
rain along in swirls. The lightning
flashes were vivid, but were high in the
sky. The heavens presented a most un-
usual appearance preceding and follow
ing the storm. 1t was at first Of sea-
green color. merging into purple.
In the surrounding country. 1t is report
ed the storm was of considerable
severity, being accompanied by a fall Of
hailstones. The assortment Of weather be-
gan about 2:9O am. The air was cold
and raw at that time. After the\ rain had
poured down for about three-quarters OF
an hour the wind rose to a velocity Of
forty miles an hour from the northeast
and what looked at first to be q mere
January rain was converted into q howl
Ing storm.
It is reported that considerable damage
resulted from the storm In Baltimore
Chimneys were blown on buildings and
lightning struck in several places.
The springtime temperature of 5S de-
grees prevailed here yesterday. Prof.
Garriott says Washington will expert
ence fair and cooler weather tomorrow.
Evening star., 1908-01-13
NOTED RUSSIAN ARRIVED.
Duma Leader Will Visit Washington
During His Brief Stay.

NEW YORK. January 13.-Prof Paul
Milyukoff. leader OF the constitutional
democrats in the Russian duma. arrived
here today on the steamer Carmania from
Europe. He will remain in America
only five days. having made the long Jour-
ney from Russia for the single purpose
of delivering an address before the Civic
Forum in this city. During his brief
stay In the country, however. Prof. Milyu-
koff will make hurried-visit to Wash
ington to speak at a banquet there. which
will be attended by many prominent men.
Prof Milyukoff said he looks for a
longer life for the third duma than any
Of its predecessors.
Just now" he said, everything is
quiet In Russia, but as usual the country
Is In state of unrest and disaffection
The principle of representative govern
ment. however, has been established. and
l look for more prolonged life for the
present duma than has been allotted un-
der the earlier ones. The present duma
Will not go out Of existence hastily
Evening star., 1908-01-13
MAY YAWAITTAKAHIRA
SOME DELAY IN THE NEGOTIA-
TIoNS WITH JAPAN.

With full comprehension OF thS fact
that the Japanese emigration question
is being made an important issue in the
political campaign now in progress In
Japan. and a consequent desire to avoid
in any way embarrassing the Saionaji min
istry and possibly causing its overthrow
at the approaching elections. the State
Department is resolutely declining to pub
lish any information respecting the prog
ress OF the negotiations with Japan on
that subject. Another reason for this
reticence is a conviction on the part OF
Secretary Root that the success of the
negotiations will be greatly jeopardized
by q public discussion in the press Of
the various phases as they develop from
day to day. Therefore, 1t is not possible
to obtain an oficial statement Of the rea-
sons for the alleged delay in the dispatch
Of the State Departments note in answer
to Ambassador O'Brien's cablegram Of
last week communicating the substance
Of the Japanese plan for restricting coolie
immigration into the United States. I'm
officially, however, 1t is learned that there
has actually been no such unusual de-
lay in this case as should reasonably
cause uneasiness on the part of the jap
anese officials.
The State Department has found 1t nee
essary to acquaint the Department OF
Commerce and Labor fully with every
step in the negotiations and even to I'M
vite suggestions from Secretary Straus and
Commissioner Sargent, the latter directly
in charge of immigration inspection serv-
ice, before taking a final stand. There Is
reason to believe that the Department of
Commerce and Labor has so far not been
completely convinced of the sufficiency of
the measures proposed to be adopted by
Japan to restrict coolie immigration into
the United States, the doubts arising from
the experience OF the immigration inspect
ors in the administration of the existing
regulations during the past year. It is not
an easy task to convey to the Japanese
government. even by suggestion. the de-
STABILITY of amending its projected plans.
without inflicting a wound to Japanese
pride, hence it is scarcely possible to
hasten the preparation of the State De-
partment's note to Mr. O'Brien. That, by
the way. is not likely to be conclusive,
and there is indeed some expectation that
1t may be necessary to await the arrival
In Washington of Baron Takahira, Just
appointed to succeed Viscount Aoki as
ambassador here, in order to complete the
negotiations.
Evening star., 1908-01-13
FINANCE TALK PUTOFF
SENATE WILL AWAIT SECRE-
TARY CONTIGUOUS REPLY.

The Senate agreed today to postpone
detailed discussion of the financial ques.
ton until complete statement can be
received from the Secretary of the Treas
ury in response to the Senate resolution
passed before the holidays. Before this
result was reached there was some dis
cussion of the financial situation In which
Senator Tillman charged that the Treas
ury Department had refused bids for
Panama bonds which were at much
higher figure than some Of those accepted.
Mr.. Tillman agreed to allow his resolu-
ton to be referred to the committee on
finance
Evening star., 1908-01-13
No Jamestown Exposition for 1905

NORFOLK. Va. January 13-That there
will be no of'icial reopening of the James,
town exposition for the season of 1908 was
determined today by the reply Of Chairman
George H. Adams Of the exposition re-
opening committee. to a communication
on this subject sent him last week by AL
vah H. Martin. chairman of the receivers
for the exposition company The only
chance left for reopening would be the
purchase of the property for this purpose
by private interests. The exposition re-
ceivers will tomorrow file with the court
their first report. The Powhatan Guard
on the grounds was today reduced to
twenty-five men. An efficient fire depart
ment Is still being maintained for the pro-
lection OF the state buildings. etc.
Evening star., 1908-01-13
Bow Accidentally Shot.

James A. Burch. eleven years of age,
who resides at Oxon Hill. was brought to
this city this afternoon by his father for
medical treatment at one of the hospitals
He was accidentally shot through the eye
by his cousin. Harry Berry twelve years
Of age, while the boys were playing with a.
rifle. 1t Is believed the sight Of the lad's
left eye has been destroyed.
Evening star., 1908-01-13
WILL Upton CHALLENGER
His Secretary Questions Truth OF
His Reported Announcement.

COLOMBO, Ceylon, January 13.-Sir
Thomas Upton in an interview today
said he had definitely decided to send
another challenge for the Americas cup
In September of this year. He hopes to
receive an intimation that this challenge
will be accepted. whereupon he will at
once begin building the challenger yacht.
LONDON, January 13.-Sir Thomas
Lipton's secretary. who is at present in
London, was questioned today regarding
the report from Colombo. He said he
thought 1t probable that several '.ifs" had
been omitted from the cablegram, and
he pointed out that although Sir Thomas
desire for a race had not abated, nothing
the objections which were then raised.
Evening star., 1908-01-13
Suit for slander Filed.

George L. Goodacre was named defend.
ant today in a suit for $4,000 damages.
instituted in the District Supreme Court
by George Lawrence for alleged slander
Mr.. Lawrence says that in the presence
Of a number of persons Mr.. Goodacre
made statements rejecting on his hon.
esty and truth. Attorney H. B. Moulton
represents the plaintiff.
Evening star., 1908-01-13
FATAL ENGINE EXPLOSION.
One Killed and Three Others Sc
.riously Injured in JERSEY.

PATERSON. N. j.. January 13.-The ex-
plosion of an Erie railroad locomotive
while crossing the Meadow between Hack
ensack and New York Junction today
killed o. Wagner. fireman, and seriously
injured two engineers and another fire.
man.
The locomotive. operated by Engineer
George Whidler. had stopped and an
other locomotive came UP behind it and
its crew went to the assistance of the
crew of the first engine when that loco
motive exploded Wagner was killed and
Engineers Whidler and Abers were SO
badly burned and lacerated as to be in q
critical condition.