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panied by some cabinet officers, he per-
formed his famous feat Of wading through
the canal to the opposite bank, the others
feeling, as in duty bound. that they must
follow their leader, which they did, some
what to the detriment of their stylish
apparel.
The river park system will be a most
remarkably extensive one, If the recon-
mendations of the wharf committee are
carried out. Not only will the George
town people be amply provided for, but
the Inhabitants of East Washington will
have luxurious driveways and prone
nades all along the shores of the Eastern
branch, which are now practically low
lying mud flats. Land upon the opposite.
or Anacostia. side of the river Is also
recommended for purchase, from a con-
siderable distance north of the city limits
to the powder magazine at Bellevue. The
method to be used in reclaiming the East
ern branch flats will probably be similar
to that described as employed i'm the
reclamation of the land now devoted to
Potomac Park.
In fact. II is only now that the goven-
ment authorities are realizing the possi-
bilities of the Potomac. commercial and
scenic. and it will not be long before the
manifold and diverse beauties Of this
river will be easily within reach OF all
the people who seek recreation out OF
doors. The treatment of the proposed
river parks will be broad in scope, as
exemplifi ed in what is now being done for
the channel flats. and will be conducted
upon a harmonious general plan. as will
the entire scheme of river Improvement.
OF course, the scenic treatment of the
upper Potomac parks will be different
from that employed upon the compara-
lively fiat lands. The possibilities for
diverse landscape gardening afforded by
the general scheme are almost unique
but il il felt that satisfactory treat
ment of each element in the varied pano-
rama of natural beauties will result i'm
setting Washington,s claim of being the
handsomest city in the world upon Q
much more secure footing.
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his EFFORTS can avail, this remarkable
state of affairs shall be remedied.
THE crazy mass of tumble-down struc-
lures which at present mark the squalid
water front Of Washington, with the ex-
ception Of Potomac Park" said the Com
missioner. "have been erected by private
individuals or corporations without any
general plans and with but little general
supervision. Wooden docks-if the latter
term can be used to designate these
structures-jut out in any and all direc-
tions; the meanest kinds of frame erec-
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ployment by the secret service depart
ment in the locality in which live, If
a man proves to be the kind of man
to fill the place." wrote q farmer re-
Gently. II haven't had any experience
in the work. ! am "a years old and raised
on farm and am now on the farm"
Ability to bear hardships is q quality
upon which one recent applicant bases
of the secret service. Incidentally, he
has some interesting things to say about
the local police department.
Il sincerely beg your pardon by TAX
ing the liberty to request this favor OF
you without the pleasure of your ac-
quaintance,' he begins, and pardon was
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dredging operations are being carried on
in this part of the river, the huge, un-
slightly machines and engines not exactly
adding to the undoubted beauty of the
scene.
The fresh greenery of the opposite shore
of the river changes suddenly to the in
describable dirty and dingy water front
of what was once Georgetown. Here are
dingt shops and tenements. the windows
mended in. divers places with rags, and
the streets appearing to belong to another
town and age. The Chesapeake and Ohio
canal is in front of this place. and the
canal boats though not without a certain
picturesqueness. share in the general air
of dilapidation that marks this portion of
the river front.
1t is planned to purchase this entire
stretch. Along the river row and sail
boats pass continually. most of them
headed upstream. The beautiful upper
boats and canoes, sometimes to their de-
struction. for there are dangerous rocks
and currents here 1t is proposed to blast
the famous Three Sisters rocks. which lie
not far above Analcstan Island AS to
how these little islands came to have
this romantic designation various stories
are told.
The prevailing legend involves three In
dian maidens who, when Capt. John
Smith is said to have voyaged up the
Potomac, endeavored to rescue one Of the
boats of his party. which had become in
volved in difficulties with the tempestuous
flood that was then raging. and who failed
and were drowned. OF course. the maid
ems were the daughters of a chief. and Of
course The old warrior took on dread
fully. refused to paint his face, go on the
warpath and kill all the whites. as Ger. ain
young and impetuous braves of his tribe
desired him to do. and finally died of a
broken heart Many old residents of
Georgetown are said to held to this in
teresting tradition to such a degree as to
resent the proposed destruction of the
little islands, which were said to have
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HE river front of
Washington would
be a disgrace to a
small town, not to
speak of the capital
of a nation"
This is the ex-
preston of Engi-
neer Commissioner
Judson, and, more
over, the CommiS-
sioner means to see
that, In so much as
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HOUSANDS of men
wit h grit a n d
gray matter-take
their own word for
it-offer their Serv-
ices. during a year,
to Chief John T.
Wilkie of the secret
service. A II d
thousands of these
embryo S ! e u t h s
every year fail to
be placed on the
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officer, land 1 have nothing to do with
making appointments"
But" persisted the caller. 'the gen.
tleman down stairs sent me up mere. he
said you could do anything.
Leaning back in his big chair, the Of
f1cial looked his man over from head to
foot. but the latter showed no signs OF
nervousness :.
I'm all man.. ne deciared' anu
every time you call I'm here
''If YOU become a detective you would
not be here when called because
That's where you make a mist take,
Capt. Frank said the man, VINO nad
no idea Of being sent away without being
made a member Of the detective squad.
"A detective is always everywhere ana
he knows what is going on. If see a
man and want him all I've got to 90 is
to look at him and catch his eye. If l
man would have to come with me-"
bad case" remarked the sanitary Of
ficer; "but harmless"
Believing he had become a member OF
returned to the lower floor and saw the
reporters who had sent him to the sanl-
tary officer He was delighted at the
prospect of having his name put on the
pay roll, and all that was necessary 20
make him a full-fedged detective, he
thought, was a badge and baton. The
bottom of tomato can served him as a
badge, while heavy round from chair
satisfied his desire to have club. De-
tectives he was told. needed no weapons
in the shape of firearms.
$50 you think you can capture Dorsey
Foultz?" he was asked as he was ready
to leave headquarters.
mo doubt about it," was his earnest re-
sponse. "All you got to do Is to tell me
what he looks like-what kind Of an eye
he has-and I'll get him."
when Dorsey was last seen." he was
told, "he wore a plaid suit Of clothes,
bright tie and soft hat"
Saw him this morning" said the know
ing one.
Having thus been made a full-fedged
member OF the force. as he supposed. the
colored man left the Office promising ne
would return with his man within thirty
minutes. One half hour passed and III
walked the detective with the supposed
Dorsey his left hand having tight
grasp on the collar of the man with
plaid suit and a soft hat.
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tions abut upon the river. and, altogether
the spectacle is one which, to a person
acquainted with the trim and often ele-
CANT and splendid quays of the capitals
of Europe, cannot fail TO arouse some
measure of surprise"
There is now a bill before Congress
aiming at a complete regeneration of
Washington's water front. Supreme
Court decision has been handed down
which gives TO the national government
the entire control of the land of the city
facing upon the Potomac. The opening
wedge in the general plan Of improvement
was the creation OF Potomac Park and
drive, which bids fair to become the play
ground of the people OF all classes of
Washington.
IL Commissioner Judson's plans are rem
dered feasible by means of congressional
action. the tumble OF wooden docks and
shanties which now mark the busiest
portion of the river front will give place
TO stone or concrete docks, built accord
in;: TO a regular plan. This will mean a
radical metamorphosis of the scene fa-
miliar to all inha aoitants of the capital
who travel the river in boats or ether
wise Water street. which i row one of
the most irregular and SIuaId thorough
fares in washingtoh. may in course of
time become a splendid driveway and
promenade, thus extending the esplanade
plan along the entire river front. It is
believed that this movement will result in
the extension of the city upon the other
side OF the Potomac, though this is
possible development of somewhat re-
mote future.
Among the plans on foot for river-front
Improvement Is recreation pier at the
foot of | street southwest The fish
wbaryes will be changed from the pres
ent shabby frame structures 10 handsome
stone or concrete erections. In fact, it
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-27
Called To His Reward.

George Frosch died at the home of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Frosch of Pine avenue, on Monday
after an extended illness of consump-
Iion. The deceased was born in this
CITY % years ago and his whole life
had been spent in this community.
For the past three or four years, until
his illness compelled him to give up
his duties, he had been chemist ut the
Alma sugar plant Last fall he went
south, hoping the change might prove
beneficial to him. Since his return
home his condition gradually became
worse and death claimed him Monday
His is survived bv his parents and one
sister, who have the sympathy of this
community. The funeral services
were held at the family residence on
Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock.
conducted bv Rev. g. H. Carl.
Scott & Crsndeli had charge of the
funeral arrangements.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-27
Goes To Berlin, Unt.

A. B. Krentel. who has been in
charge of the testing labratory at the
Alma Sugar Co. since 1901, has ac-
cepted the position of chief chemist
with the Dominion Sugar Co. of
Berlin. Ont. He will he with A. n
Clark. who is superintendent of the
plant. and who was chemist with the
Alma Sugar Company before this
factory was purchased bv the Micni-
gan Sugar Co.
From an agricultural stand point.
Berlin is In the front rank as the city
was settled by Germans. than which
there are no better beet raisers. The
soil and climatic conditions are
especially ADAPTED to sugar beets and
q good acreage has been secured. 1t
is altogether likely that raw sug ar
will be reufied as soon as proper ar
rangements can be made Mr.. Krentel
leaves this week to take up his work.
The best wishes of his many friends
will accompany him. He is genial,
companionable gentleman and will
make good" in his new position.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-27
Wolf NetzOrq Buried Friday.

The remains of Wolf Netzorg, who
died at Mineola, Texas. arrived in
Ithaca Thursday night The remains
were conveyed to the residence on
West Center street. where the casket
was opened and many passed In for a
last look at him whom they had been
pleased to call friend
Fridav morning the remains were
taken to Saginaw, where short funeral
services were held at the cemetery,
conducted by Rabbi Coplan, of Cinci-
matt. Six Members of Ithaca busi-
ness associates, members of the
Masonic lodge. went as an escort and
acted as pall hearers. They were /:
Chas A. Price. A. s. Barber, j. b.
Crawford. Henry + Lewis, Chas
Yost and A. f. Pinney. The relatives
from away who came to Ithaca and
accompanied the remains to Saginaw
we're: Mr.. n. s. Sodekson of Mineola,
Texas: Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Netzorg
and Mr.. and Mrs. l. Krohn of
Carson. Mr.. and Mrs Meyer Netzorg
of Elsie, and David Netzorg of Kali
kaska. Mr.. Netzorg was on his wav
home and had stopped at MiDeola,
Texas. for few days visit with his
relatives there when he was taken ILL.,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-27
Business Chances This Week.

W. Webb, who for twelve years has
conducted bakery and restaurant on
West Superior street. has sold his
interest in same to W. NJ. Sturdevant.
who took possession last evening Mr..
Webb and wife. who for so manv
wears have been actively engaged in
business life, will now enjov much
needed rest. Mr.. Stu-devant will take
hold and push the business and, as
sisted by his manv friends will un-
doubtedly make a success of the ven
ture. Mr.. Sturdevant has been in
Alma for the past six years, four of
which where spent in the employ of
the Alma Manufacturing Co., but re-
Gently he has conducted the State
street billiard parlors. which he sold
this week to Charles Ainsley who is in
possession. Mr.. Ainsley has many
friends in this vicinity. who wish him
success in his new undertaking.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-27
BAND MEETING TONIGHT.
Meeting VIII be Held at X. Of p. naIl-haye
You an Instrument?

For some weeks past an effort has
been made to organize a Knights of
Pythias band in Alma. AT meeting
of the lodge a committee composed of
Dewitt Vought. Rev. Thos. Ryan
and NJ. A. Medler was appointed to
take charge of the important matter
TIE committee has made an honest
effort and from present indications
their labors will bear fruit. A meet
ing has been called to meet at the X.
of p. hall this. Thursday. evening. for
the purpose of perfecting the organiza-
tion. 1t is the desire of the COM
mittee that all who have instruments
belonging to former Alma bands either
send or bring them to this meeting.
If the instruments can be secured
Alma will soon have a creditable band.
Let everybody help.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-27
Alma l9O9.l0 School Teachers.

The school board have secured the
CORPS of teachers for next
years school work:
Superintendent T.. Ellsworth.
Principal-Harold Ward
English h-Ollve Smith.
Latin and German-Lena Gould
Science-Jessie Potter.
Mathematics-Fred Curier.
Music and Drawing Cora Hearn.
Manuel Training g-Maude Hurford
Eighth Grade-Cora Dunlap
Eighth Grade-Margaret Wixom.
Seventh Gradee-Inez Monroe.
Sixth Grade Bertha McClaren
Sixth Grade-Francis Stitt.
Fifth Grade-Winnified Tramp.
Fourth Grade-Gertrude Dodge.
Third Grade-Lena Wiley.
Principal First Ward School an6
Third Grade Teacher-Annette Nc
Claren.
Second Grade-Carrie Shaw.
First Grade-P arl Turner.
q First Grade-Etta Hearn.
Sub Primary Hattie Crumb.
Observation-Disclosures Farrell
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-27
MT. PLEASANT LADIES VISIT ALMA.
Met at Depot by Reception Committee and
Given Auto Ride.

Yesterday afternoon % of the Mt.
Pleasant club women arrived in Alma
on the IA train from the north and
were met at the depot by the reception
committee from the Alma clubs, who
had arranged for automobiles to take
their guests around the city. and
thence to the home of Mrs. Francis
King. Nine automobiles were in
waiting and the guests were soon be-
ing whizzed around the city. after
which. they met at the home of Mrs.
Kiag. where the members of the
Woman's Club. as well as the Art
Club. had gathered. A social hour
was spent and the beautiful grounds
inspected. after which delightful |
musical program was rendered.
Later in the afternoon a three
course luncheon was served and from
six O'Clock until $500. Davis Bros.
orchestra furnished music for the
occasion. The guests were taken to
the train at $40 in automobiles and
returned to their homes in Mt Pleas
ant, expressing themselves as having
thoroughly enjoyed every minute of
the time
Those present from Mt. Pleasant were:
Mrs. McEntee, Mrs. Rowlader, Mrs.
Crittenden, Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs. Cobb,
Mrs. Landon, Miss Sloan, Miss Pullen.
Mrs. Marsh, Mrs. Wentworth. Mrs.
Coutant, Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Morrison,
Mrs. Getchel, Mrs. VanOmmeran, Mrs.
Boosinger, Mrs. Potter Mrs. Lsrzelere,
Mrs. Dodds, Mrs. Vowels, Miss Ryan,
Mrs. Sanford, Mrs. Morrison.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-27
Bad Fire Al Byron.

The large wool and grain elevator
of F E. Close 81 Co. at Byron. was
destroyed bv fire Tuesday. The
flames communicated to the Ann Arbor
railway station, which was also burn
ed to the ground. The fire also threat
ended the lumber yards of Lee &
Church, but the efforts of bucket
brigade to save the lumber were sue
cessful
The elevator was filed with wool
and grain and the destruction of the
building and its contents was COM
plete A quantity of freight In the
station was burned. but the Office sup
plies were saved. The total loss is
estimated at $50. 000
The fire caused the Ann Arbor pas
senger to be more than two hours late
Tuesday noon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-27
JAMES G. BRADY DEAD.


The funeral of James q Brady was
held at the Parkinson NJ. +. church
last week Wednesday and interment
took place In the Rrady cemetery.
Mr.. Brady died at the Soldiers
Home in Grand Rapids Nav 18th,
where he had been for several years.
during which time he had been a
helpless invalid. He was 13 years OF
age and had been resident of this
county for upwards Of 80 years.
When young man he was united in
marriage to Miss Helen Briggs, who
died some thirty years ago. To them
were born four children, Mrs. Hattie
Gallagher and Mrs. Josephine Gal
lagher. both of Pine River township
Mrs. Barbara Carter, of Alma and
one son. James. of Sears. Mich.
AT the call for soldiers in 1851 Mr.
Brady promptly enlisted and Was a
brave. valiant soldier receiving honor
able discharge after more than four
years of faithful service. AS citizen
he was progressive. and public spirit
ed. man who commanded the re-
spec. of those who knew him. He
united some wears ago with the
Christian church at Parkinson.
The large attendance ut the funeral
attested to the esteem in which he was
held by his old friends and neigbbors.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-27
II viii Be A Treat.

The lecture to be given bv RAYMOND
Robins at the graduating exercises of
the kindergarten Department of Alma
College, on Thursday evening. June
18th, promises to be rare treat for
Alma people. Press and pulpit indorse
Mr.. Robins highly. Read what Hon.
William Jennings BRYAN says of him :
''You are not making anv mistake
when you hook RAYMOND Robins. He
will not disapDoint you: ne is a man
of great heart power. as we'll as head
power; he has message and he knows
how to deliver it, Get him a crowd
and those who hear him will thank
you. -
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-27
viii Tour The East.

Last Friday j. II. Lancsshire's s
Packard touring car and his new
number 10 Buick roadster were loaded
on the cars at Saginaw and shipped to
Boston Tuesday of this week VIM.
Medler. the chauffer, left for Boston
where. upon the arrival of the cars.
thev will be put in readiness for the
Misses Harriet and Helen Lancashire
and the doctor, who joins the party
at Boston. Ammi who is at school in
the east will be with the party who
expect to sDend the summer months at
the various places of interest along
the Atlanic coast. Mrs. Lancashire
will join the party later in the season.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-27
Suit For Damages Withdrawn.

The case of Dunkle VS.. former Mayor
Francis King, q. II. Carl and Elmer
Sprague. in which the plaintiff brought
suit for 81, 900 damages, charging libel
and SANDER last December, has been
withdrawn. The case grew out of the
enforcement of local option. The Law
and Order league, which was organized
to enforce the law, appointed the de-
PENDANTS in the suit a committee to
furnish the druggists names of people
to whom liquor should not be sold.
Among the names furnished was the
name of the plaintiff in this city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-27
HANDSOME GROUNDS
A. B. YeOmaD, Landscape Artist, Of
Philadelphia, Drew Plans.
FLOWER AND ROSE GARDENS
Are Being Laid Out at The j. H. Lancashire
Residence on State Street.

A. b. Yeoman of 1716 Chestnut
street. Philadelphia. celebrated land
scape artist. was In Alma sometime
since and took measurements and
submitted plans and designs from
which he has prepared a set of blue
prints for garden on the east and
south side of the Lancashire estate
that will equal if not surpass In beauty
anything In this part of the United
States.
George S. Young and a crew of ten
men have been at work for three weeks
and Mr.. Young anticipates it will
take sixty DAYS to finish the job. The
plans call for wall Az feet high
along the entire south side of the plat,
while sunken..rose garden 60x60 feet
and flower garden 60x122 will be
enclosed with low stone walls The
center of the flower garden will con-
tain lilv pond twelve feet in
diamater, while the rose garden will
have a sun dial in its center.
A shelter arch 12x60 will run the
entire length of the rose garden.
while a trestle work will be placed
along the wall on the south. Mr..
Yeoman's plans. and the work so far
done by Mr.. Young. indicates that
Aims will have within her boundaries
a garden worth going miles to see.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-27
Lecture Course Selected.

The lecture course committee have
bought of the Redpath Lyceum bureau
talent for the 19O9-10 Alma lecture
course. The course next year will
consists of five numbers for which the
committee will paw more than ever
before. Champ CLARK, of congres.
sional fame, is one of the numbers.
while Rogers and Grilly entertainers
Will furnish the humor for the course.
The College Singing Girls. four
artists. musical entertainment and
one other lecture will constitute what
is expected to be one of the best
series of entertainments offered the
citizens of Alma.