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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-09-15

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of ITO, 900 feet, and was divided into
a series of RATS that we're coupled
together. In this shape they formed
a raft IL feet wide and about 200 feet
long.
Governor Norris has been advised
from Washington that, under the law
providing that states shall receive 25
per cent of the forest reserve receipts
in their respective commonwealth,
Montana will receive S7S, 175.0 OF as its
share for the fiscal year beginning
July l, 1908, and ended June 30, 1909.
Under the law this money is to be
used for schools and roads in the
counties in which the reserves are
situated.
The jury in the damage suit of
Thomas Lacey against the Great
Northern Railway company appears
to have bad trouble in arriving at q
verdict, q decision not being reached
until a late hour Saturday night. The
verdict was sealed, and upon being
opened in the district court Monday
morning, it was found to be in favor
of plaintiff to the amount of $6l9.l7.
The jury, by . vote of eight to four.
we're of the opinion that the railway
company did not exercise due dilli-
gence in rebuilding the Kershsw stock.
yards. which we're damaged by fire in
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04

A Jolly Farewell Party.

About 100 friends assembled Monday
evening. February 2gd. at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs job Sleight 10 show
their respect and high esteem In
which they are held in this vicinity.
Mr.. Sleilht moved on the place
which he recently sold to Homer
Jennisun. In 1863. when il was vast
wilderness. By hard work and ecou-
omy he cleared the forest and erect
ed fine buildings and the farm is one
which speaks for itself Mr.. Sleight
has owned the farm for over Al wears
and has resided here most of the time
with the execution of few years he
lived at Alma. Mr.. Sleight is GER
tainly fine man. an upright citizen
in every wav. and large number pres
ent to paw their tribute of respect.
goes to show il. The night was spent
in dancing and fine supper was
served to all present. Mr.. and Mrs.
Sleight carry the best wishes OF this
community with them TO Alma. where
they will make their future home.
and-a hearty welcome is extended to
visit us at any time. East Dewitt
CORRESPONDENT st. Johns News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04
As others Know Him.

The Recod is in receipt of letter
from Fsed l.. Graves of Tioga. Penn
sylvania. Argus, in which he paws che
following tribute to our businessman
Mr.. ]. .TACohen. of the firm of Cohen
Brothers:
Tioga. Tioga Co. Pa, February q, 90.
Alma Record Co.
Gentlemen We wish TO say a good
word for Mr.. j. J. Cohen, who is about
leaving Tioga to become resident OF
your city. simply on account OF the in
innate acquaintance we have formed,
in. which we have invariably found
him to be perfectly upright. and also
on account of our reluctance to lose a
citizen. who has ever had the best
interests of the place at heart. and
has so conclusively proven 1t by his
untiring labors in the Tioga Board of
Trade. In our acquaintance of the
past nine years we have ever found
him to be deeply interested in the well
fare of the community enterprising
and reliable. and we hope hiss assocIa-
ton in your CITY may he pleaant as
those relinquished here.
Yours respectfully.
Fred l.. Graves.
Editor and PROPRIETOR rioga Argus.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04

their presence in these cavities cause
Inflammation This trouble, though,
is of infrequent occurrence, but
would appear more liable to happen
when the dehorning instruments are
used, on account of their tendency to
crush, especially in the case Of old
animals, whereas the saw cuts clean.
If proper care Is taken, however such
an occurrence following dehorning
may in almost every instance be
avoided.
Occasionally animals after being de-
horned and turned out of the stable
will rub their heads against a dirt or
gravel bank or the rough bark of a
tree, and foreign material may thus
get into the cavities, though usually
the soreness of the parts is sufficient
to prevent this.
III the animals are dehorned when
flies are about, it is well to apply some
pine tar with view to keeping flies
from the wounds. Some operators do
this in nearly all cases. thinking that
it facilitates healing. The dehorning
operation should always, when posi-
BILE, be performed in cool weather, and
upon animals which have at least at
tanned the age of two years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04
Democratic convert1oa.

Harmony In the Democratic staea
convention at Lansing existed up b
the last Is minutes. II would probably
have prevailed to the end II the Hon
Alfred Il. Locke had not offered an
amendment TO the platform which
would have committed the party TO
prohibition. II was rejected 10 to IL
National Committeeman Wood voted
with the 10. II was explained later
that to have adopted the Locke amend
ment at this time would have been
snap judgment. If passed at all II
should be at the state convention IN
1910, when there would be a full at
tendance and all would know OF It,
The ticket named follows.
For justices OF the supreme court
Cyrenus p Black, Of Lansing; Martin
j. Cavanaugh, Ann Arbor.
For university regents-Lou p Cou-
Minis, Bay City; Myron H. Walker,
Grand Rapids.
For superintendent of public instruc-
tion-W. Sherman Lister, Ionia.
For member state board Of education
DIR. Henry Kremers, Holland.
For members OF the Agricultural col
lege board: Six-year terms-James A.
Taylor, Kalamazoo; VIM. Carpenter
Genesee. Four-year terms-Cadolza A.
Dockstader, st. Joe county; Benz. T.
Halstead, Petoskey. Two-year terms
Rival V. Macarthur Grand Rapids
John Smith, Gratiot.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04
MEN AND THINGS
TALKED ABOUT
JUSTICE BREWER SEEMS TO BE
PEEvED OVER FLEETS
LONG TOUR.
FIERCE RIOT IN OMAHA.
Brief Notes of Events In Various Parts
Of the Country, of Major and Minor
Imp -tance.

Justice David ]. Brewer, OF the Unit
ed States supreme court, in addressing
the L. of NJ students on The Mission
OF This Country is the Cause OF
Peace" hit at Roosevelt and congress
for extravaganza in desiring a bigger
army and navy. Among other things,
he said.
THE assertion that the best way to
preserve peace is to build up a great
navy and army shows an ignorance OF
history.
"The trip of the fleet around the
world, as a boasttul show of our naval
strength, has been nothing but waste
OF money After all its folly, its infiu-
ence on the orient has not brought
peace one day nearer. Over five mil
lions of the peoples money have been
spent for coaling this fleet alone.
What benefit has the nation received
from that expenditure? Over so per
cent of this country's expenses are
due to the army and navy. In 1907
the sum spent in this way totaled
$365, 100000, the largest sum spent by
any nation.
From football to warships, we are
developing a love fotr fighting We are
rardly drifting into an admiration for
the trappings of war instead Of TAX
ing the lead for peace.
There never has been a nation,
that built a great army and navy, but
that they got into war. Peace born of
force is only temporary. Not until az
nations settle their differences by ar
filtration will the world enjoy peace"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04
Mob Violence.

A mob of 5000 citizens attacked the
Greek quarter in Omaha and from
early Sunday afternoon until early
Monday morning the streets OF the
district were scene of rioting. The
attack was in retaliation for the MUIR
der of Policeman Lowrey by a Greek
Friday.
Five persons are suffering with gun
shot wounds, IL Greeks are so badly
beaten they are in hospitals and about
Is other persons are suffering from as
saults or as the result of misdirected
missiles. Scores of others have slight
er hurts. No estimate can be placed
on the financial loss resulting from
the destruction of property by the
mob. Five shops of Importance were
almost wholly wrecked, while 16 small
er ones escaped serious damage.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04

part as well as the upper part of the
animals head, the turn of the rope
around the muzzle may be omitted
and the last lap of the rope carried
around the stanchion rail to the front
and to the hands of the assistant. The
rope should pass each time over the
neck of the animal to the stanchion
rail so that the laps are between the
horns. in order that the rope may not
interfere with the work of the saw.
There are men in what are known
as the milk districts adjacent to large
cities, where large numbers of dairy
cows abound, who go about from farm
to farm dehorning animals in this
manner. charging for their services in
some instances as little as five cents
per horn or ten cents per animal.
1t is not usual to apply any prep
aration after the operation of dehorn-
ing to prevent bleeding. as the loss OF
blood is not sufficient, as a rule. to
be of consequence. Care should be
taken, however, to prevent substances
from getting into the openings left
after the horns are removed. The
horn cores are elongations of the
frontal bones of the skull and are hol-
low. They communicate with the
frontal sinuses, or air spaces, of the
head; therefore foreign substances
which would act as an irritant in
these cavities are apt to set up an in
hammation, resulting in the formation
Of pus or an abscess, which may prove
quite serious. Fragments of horn de-
tached in the process of dehorning
would serve as such irritant and by
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04

chamber through the rotunda Of the
capitol to the platform on the center
portico of the east side of the build
ing. The sergeant-at-arms of the sen
ate and his fellow officials of the
house of representatives led the way
They were followed in order by the
marshals of the District of Columbia
justice and associate justices; the
congressional committee OF arrange
ments; the president and the presi.
dent-elect; the ambassadors to the
United States; the ministers plenipo-
Tertiary; the vice-president and the
secretary of the senate; the senators
and ex-senators; the speaker of the
house and the representatives in
congress.
The platform upon which President
Taft took the oath of office extended
well out from the portico until II
overhung the broad plaza to the east.
where directly to the front were gath
cred the cadets from the military and
naval academies. to the rear of whom
ere the other military bodies
President Taft Inaugurated.
The white-haired chief justice of the
United States, Melville w. Fuller, ad-
ministered the oath of Office to Mr..
Taft, who, when he had taken It, bent
and kissed the Bible held i'm the hand
of his country's chief jurist. Imme-
diately following the taking OF the
oath, President Taft delivered his in
augural address.
The presidents speech frequently
was interrupted by applause and at
It's close the great assembly broke into
cheers. The president was congratu-
lated by those who were close to him.
including the retiring president and
the other chief officials. President
Taft then entered carriage which
was at once surrounded by the mem
bers OF the Black Horse troop of
Cleveland, o., which formed the spe-
cial guard of honor The presidents
carriage was driven north and then
down the hill by the senate wing of
the capitol until Pennsylvania avenue
was reached. From that point the
president drove slowly to the White
House along the thoroughfare filed.
save for It's center. with crowds of his
cheering fellow citizens.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04
MICHIGAN ITRAse.

Three hundred farmers attended the
farmers institute Of Wayne and Mon
roe counties
Having attained the age Of 1o4, Mrs.
Jane Cosley died at Sault Ste. Marie.
The woman remembered many events
Of the war of 1872
George Green, 55 years old, fell
from the top of lumber tramway m
Menominee, and was instantly killed.
His son was killed In the same man
ner last year.
AS the result of the running amuck
of mad dog, the Menominee police
are killing all unmuzzled animals.
The six victims are in the Pasteur in
stitute at Chicago.
President Dickie, of Albion College,
has been chosen by the national pro
hibition party as the man to debate
the liquor question with Mayor D. s.
Rose, Of Milwaukee.
The State Association of Grocers
and General Retailers in session In
Bay City, went on record an being op-
posed to Postmaster General Meyers
proposed parcels post law.
Taking advantage OF the mild
weather of the last week many far
mers are doing their spring blowing
The oldest inhabitants cannot remsm-
Der Of similar happening.
Salvation Army officers stopped the
marriage OF Annie Klink and Law
renee Unbody in Grand Rapids. An
investigation has disclosed the fact
that the girl is but Is years OF age.
Mrs. Hannah Angel, oldest pioneer
In Calhoun county, died Sunday night
She was 80 years old, and came to
the county in 1888. The population
Of Battle Creek was II at that time.
Mrs. Kate Chapel has started suit
for $1,000 damages against a Muske
gon furniture dealer, alleging trespass
She says that the man took a cook
stove containing her dinner out OF
her home
Much comment has been occasione ed
by the many deaths in the Flying Rol
Ter colony of Benton Harbor this win
ter The Israelites believe in immor
tally and In the past few months
have had 20 deaths among their mem
bers.
Among the prominent speakers who
Will be heard at the annual banquet
of the Zach Chandler Republican
club in Lansing on March 10 is Sens
tor Albert j. Beverdge of Indiana
Senator Dolliver of Iowa may also be
present.
William III. Burletson, cashier o.
the defunct Parma bank, who hal
been in jail 144 days, on a charge o.
making false statement to the state
banking commissioner as to the con
diaion of the bank, has been released
on $4,000 bail.
Andrew Jackson Smith. who uset
a stone In the toe of his sock, as {
weapon. was convicted of assault will
intent TO do great bodily harm. Keep
er Moore, OF the Big Rapids poor
farm. vast he victim, and a glancini
blow saved his life
The trail of George r Kenny, twist
ing through two hemisphsrss, hal
come TO a stop In Wsshin gton, d. G
The man who fed Detroit, leaving I
multitude of debts and a throng o
enemies who had been friends, /,
under arrest for forgery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04
Farmers Club.

The Farmers Club which met last
Thursday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
John Fink. was not as largely attend
ed as it would have been had it not
been for the G. f. Brown auction sale
held that dav. However forty or more
sat down to one of the best dinners
served in the county and the good
cheer that prevailed is evidence
enough that all present were having a
thoroughly good time. Roll call was
answered with quotations from Lin
coin and Washington. after which the
program of the afternoon was taken
M. The question box proved an at
tratctive feature of the meeting.
several questions of more than local
significance being discussed.
The next meeting will be held the
last Thursday In this month at the
home of Mr.. ana Mrs. Ely Wolfe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04

ends of the stanchion boards. The ami
NAL is put in the stanchion in the
usual manner; then one end of a
heavy clothesline is passed around the
upper part of the neck and tied in a
knot that will not slip, otherwise II
will choke the animal. The free end
of the rope is now carried between
the horns, through the stanchion to
the front, up and over the horizontal
stanchion rail, then down underneath
the neck and up and over the top of
the stanchion rail to an assistant, who
should hold 1t firmly Now release the
stanchion, allowing the animal to
withdraw its head so that the horns
are just inside of the stanchion rail OF
stringpiece; then, keeping the rope
tight, pass 1t once around the muZzle
up and over the stanchion rail, and
through to the front again to The
hands of the assistant, who should
stand three or four feet in front of the
animal and hold the rope firmly, but
prepared to release it when told to
do so by the operator. The animal is
now ready for the dehorning opera
ton.
1t is necessary that the rope be held
by an assistant, as in the event of the
animal struggling during the opera
ton so as to throw itself off its feet,
or II there appears to be danger of
its choking, the rope may be slack
ened promptly at the word of the
operator and the animal partly re-
leased. This, however. is rarely nee
essary, for as soon as the head is Sc
cured the operator should be ready,
standing at the right shoulder of the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04
The MaStiCOte Plant Sold.

As announced last week. Trustee ID.
l.. Johnson offered the plant of the
Asphalt Masticote Co for sale Tues
day of this week. The sale opened al
10 80, at which time w. A. Bahlke.
as attorney for trustee. explained the
terms and conditions of sale. Trustee
johnson, as autioneer. called for.bids.
The first offer was 50. 900 from S. A.
Hill of Detroit. this was followed bv
bids from various interested parties
until IL 10. A suspension of bidding
was permitted TO allow time for
lnnch. The bidding was resumed at
l 80 and the property knocked off bv
Auctioneer johnson To w. NJ. Ban
croft of New Orleans, for So. 500 Mr..
Allen Bishopic OF Cincinnati, was the
next highest bidder. offering So $50
AT the conclusion of the sale Mr..
Bancroft deposited the purchase price,
So. 500, with the trustee and the sale
will now be placed up TO Referee in
Bankruptcy. Lee Joslyn of Bay CITY.
tor confirmation or rejection. Pending
his decision the sale was adJouned for
two weeks.
1t is understood bv those interested
that if the sale is confirmed. Mr.. Ban
croft and associatones will Immediately
put the plant in condition for operation
and the citizens of Alma will soon
have the satisfaction of seeing large
force of working men employed al
the plant. which has been idle for
some time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04
Taft and SHERMAN
IRE |NAUGURA|ED.
Continued from first page.

elect were escorted by tne congress
sioaal committee ilio me senate wing
OF the capitol through the historic
doorway OF bronze on the east side OF
the building. They went directly to
the presidents room where they re-
NAMED until the committee OF ar
rangements came TO them and an
nounced that the senate was In readi-
ness to receive them. Mr.. Roosevelt
and Mr.. Taft then walked to the SEN
ate chamber, taking the seats re-
served for them In the first row di-
reotly In front of the vtce-president's
desk.
Vice-President Fairbanks and Vice
Presidentelect Sherman drove to the
capitol together and went directly to
the room OF the vice-president. In
turn they were escorted to the senate
chamber as the two chief figures Of
the occasion had been escorted before
them. Mr.. Fairbanks went at once to
his place as presiding officer of the
senate and Mr.. Sherman took a seat
at the left OF Mr.. Roosevelt and Mr.
Taft, just across the center aisle Of
the chamber.
Mr.. Sherman Takes the Oath.
Edward Everett Hale, the veteran
chaplain OF the senate and one Of the
most picturesque figures in the Uni
ted States, offered prayer. Immedi-
ately following the prayer, the oath
OF ONCE was administered to Mr..
Sherman by the outgoing vice-presi-
dent, Mr.. Fairbanks. The new vice
president next delivered his inaugr-
raj address. and then at once. as the
first duty of his new Office, he admin
istered the oath, to the newly elected
senators Of the United States.
Present on the floor Of the senate
chamber were many former senators
Of the United States. who have the
privileges Of the senate at all times
owing to the fact OF once having held
membership in the body. The speaker
and the entire house of representa-
tves were present and with them
were the chief officials Of the district
government, the chiefjustice and asso-
ciate justices of the supreme court.
the heads Of the executive depart
ments Of the government. the govern
ors of the states and territories, the
chief OF staff of the army, and his
aides, Admiral Dewey of the navy and
his aides. and several veteran officers
Of the army and navy who. having re-
ceived the thanks of congress for
gallantry In battle. are entitled to the
privileges Of entering either branch
of congress during session time.
Among them was Gen. o. o. Howard.
Procession Through Rotunda.
AS soon as the senators-elect had
been sworn into Office, a procession
was formed to march from the senate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04
Return to EdmOre.

MIR. and Mrs. Cartwright, who for
some weeks have been in charge of the
Alma Opera House, have terminated
their lease and returned to their home
in Edmore. Mr.. and Mrs. Cartwright
came to Alma about year ago and
purchased the five cent show. then
owned by Mr.. McCurdy. The plant
was overhauled, exits arranged for and
"The Alma" opened to the public and
was run successfully until closed when
Mr.. and Mrs. Cartwright assumed
charge of the larger quarters, the opera
house The management of the opera
house is again in the hands of its owner,
The Realty Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04
ACT AS SPUR TO HANS PRIDE
Love and Belief Are Powerful Agents
for Reforu-si,G.

Love and belief in q man can never
hurt him. II will ALWAYS act as a
spur to his pride. which, is invariably
close to a mans love. whilst il has
little or nothing to 10 vi,h woman's
Even when the schooboy falls in
love with the little 81 4 in pinafores.
his first instinct Is 10 a,ouit himself
In her eyes In soiAe Lasniilcent way
to knock out some other boy, or In
timidate q foe
This instinct remains with men un.
til they die. Just as Girls from the
cradle or inspired by love seek beauty
to appear lovely in the eyes of their
adorers.
And the masculine pride and PROV
ess and strength are what the wise
girl will use in her desire to reform
some man who is merely weak.
Nagging drives such men into the
depths. Every look of derision, snub.
insult. sinks the iron deeper into their
souls. Exchange.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04

rhe dehorning of partly developed
and adult cattle can be very satisfac-
torily performed without other appa-
ratus or instruments than good
strong clothesline and clean, sharp
meat SAVIOR inter saw with a rigid
back-in the hands of a fairly good
mechanic. The same simple means
for controlling the animal is just as
applicable when the dehorning knife
is to be used as when the horns arctic
be removed with the saw This con.
sists in securing the head OF the
animal to the horizontal rail or
stringpiece which holds the upper
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04

Under pressure brought to bear by
the executive committee OF the st.
Clair County Law and Order league
Sheriff Wagensell Monday clapped the
lid on st. Clair county and kept IL on.
The action Of the league is said to
have resulted from promises made be-
fore the election that the liquor laws
would be enforced throughout the
county If the present incumbent Of
the sheriff's Office was elected.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04
Who Is Your Choice?

The Record hears the names of J. II.
Lancashire, A. p. Cook and Otto San.
derhof being discussed as republican
candidates for mayor. Any one of the
three gentlemen would prove credit to
the city in the capacity of chief execu-
tive. The time for ward caucuses and
city convention is approaching and can
didates for minor positions on the city
and ward tickets will soon be heard
from.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04

animal with his saw, and proceed to
saw off first the right and then the left
horn. The horns should be severed
at a point from a quartc' % halfinch
below where the skin Joins the base
of the horn. cutting from the back
toward the front. Our Illustration
shows the animal and the operator in
position for the dehorning operation
by this method II is a good plan be-
fore commencing the real work to ex-
pertinent upon an animal in the mat
ter of control by snubbing the head to
the stanchion rail as described.
If the stanchion rail is too wide to
permit of properly securing the lower