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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-03-10
Well Placed GenerositN.

In 1880 List went Oh a tour in the
French provinces. He arrived at the
little town of l.. TO give a concert, as
announced. But the inhabitants ap-
peared TO take but little interest In
musical matters, for when the must
clan appeared on the platform he
found himself face to face with an au-
dience numbering exactly seven per-
sons. Liszt stepped very calmly to the
front, and, bowling respectfully TO the
array of empty benches, he delivered
himself as follows:
Ladies and gentlemen, / feel ex-
tremely battered by your presence
here this evening. but this room is not
at all suitable; the air is literally sti-
fling Will you be good enough to ac-
company me to my hotel, where l will
have the piano conveyed? We shall be
quite comfortable there. and | will go
through the whole of my program"
The offer was unanimously accepted,
and List treated his guests not only
10 a splendid concert, but an excellent
supper into the bargain Next day
when the iilustrious virtuoso appeared
to give his second concert the hall was
not large enough 10 contain the crowd
which claimed admittanCe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-03-10
The DiannoSis.

The disastrous results of interfer-
ence by relatives in the course Of
c0urtShips was well eXemplited in the
case of II young Baltimore couple not
long ago. They had been engaged for
some time when it became generally
known that the affair was at an end.
What was the trouble, Jack?" an
intimate friend asked the youth, who.
by the way, is recent medical grad
uate.
"Well, as it was nothing relating to
Nan personally, l don't know why
shouldn't tell YOU" he replied, with a
sigh.
Il suppose 1t was some outside in
f1uence-you seemed to fairly dote on
her." the friend commented.
81 did," the detected lover replied
"She Is the sweetest little girl in the
world. but terribly fond Of her rela-
tives. Her old maid aunt from Kan
sas came along the other day and an
nounced that she was going to live
with us after we were married. and
well she proved an antidote. "-Detroit
Free Press
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-03-10
Hard to Kill.

The Hawaiian Islands have always
been famed for their freedom from
snakes People and animals could
wander with impunity through val
legs and over hills and mountains. An
importation arrived on the steamship
Alameda from California that might
have put an end to such delightful
serenity. This was the arrival of three
flimsy boxes containing fourteen large
living snakes. five of them rattlers
Under a rule such animals arriving In
the territory of Hawaii are ordered to
be Immediately destroyed or deported.
"In the destruction of these snakes"
says the narrator, ''we had surpris-
ing experience. | placed the boxes in
one of our fumigating chambers and
hydrocyanic acid gas. The snakes
were still alive at the end of fifteen
minutes, whereas if they had been
warm blooded animals they would
have succumbed in "a less number Of
seconds. They were again shut up,
and quadruple charge of the same
deadly gas was administered. At the
end of one hour and II half the fumi-
gator was opened. and several of the
snakes still showed signs of life. We
then immersed them in % per cent al
cohol. That soon put an end TO their
venomous existence" - Youths Com
DaniOn
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-03-10
The Chinese Way.

In its wars with England and France
in 1S59-60 China was easily conquered
and forced to humiliating peace. The
Pekin Gazette, the official organ OF
the government. however, reported the
following concerning that treaty Of
peace
"As the western barbarians have ad-
mitted their wrongs and humbly So
licited for peace. the emperor in his
infinite goodness has granted their
prayer and, moreover, has made them
a present of a large sum of money Qn-
demnity of war; TO enable them TO be-
gin an honest life. so that they may
not again be driven to murder and
rapine''
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-03-10
BUSINESS FARMING.
Producers and Consumers Exchang,
In Maine-Insurance In Kansas.

A producers and consumers ex-
change has been recently formed in
Brunswick, Me-, among the grangers
for the benefit of farmers in market
ing crops and buying supplies. The
above name was chosen as the official
name Of the company. 1t was decided
to fix the capital at $4,000, divided
into 10000 shares at 81 each, as orig
inally suggested 1t was thought that
this would be better than to raise the
price. 1t was also voted that the
stockholders or members OF the COM
pany should be confined to members
Of the Patrons of Husbandry, except
ing those who had already subscribed
for stock or did so before Nov. 10 last.
Bylaws were adopted which fully
protect the stockholders. The follow.
ing were elected directors. Mande-
vile L. Hall OF Turner Center, c. S.
Stetson, master OF Maine state grange;
c. III. Blackwell, Skowhegan, master
of Wesserunsett grange; Walter l..
Warren of West Baldwin and f. G..
Tilley Of Ashland.
Eugene Ii. Libby, state grange sec
rotary, was elected clerk. B. l.. Ste
vens OF Gushing treasurer and Z. G.
Patten. assistant steward Of the state
grange. auditor. At directors meet
ing later Vaudeville +. Hall was elect
ed president and G. s. Stetson vice
president.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-03-10
New York State GRANGE.

The thirty-seventh annual session Of
the New York state grange will be
held at Watertown. Jefferson county,
Feb. IA. The business meetings Will
be held in the City Opera House. At
the public session on the evening Of
Feb. I President ]. G.. Schurman Of
Cornell will be the chief speaker. The
biennial election Of officers will occur
this year a class Of 1000 is expected
to take the sixth degree on Feb. 3.
The membership of the grange in JEFF
ferson county exceeds 1000 and In
the state $4,000
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-03-10

California state grange has a project
on foot to secure permanent pleasure
grounds for the use Of members Of
the Order.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-03-10
A Joker Amona Birds.

The bluejay is a practical joker. 1t
Is his habit to conceal himself In a
mass of leaves near the spot where
small birds are accustomed to gather
and when they are enjoying them
selves in their own fashion to sud-
denly frighten them almost to death
by screaming out like hawk. OF
course they scatter in every direction,
and when they do so the mischievous
rascal gives vent to cackle that
sounds very much like laugh.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-03-10
BAY STATE ACTIVITY.
There Are 26,782 Patrons In
Massachusetts.

Great Interest Shown In the Literary
Work of the Grange by the Fact
That Over 1900 Members Took Part
In the Discussions the Past Year.
Over Forty Oranges Held Grange
Fairs.
The Massachusetts state grange held
Its annual session at Springfield, Mass,
with large attendance. State Master
Richardson in his annual address urg-
ed, among other things, more rigid
enforcement of the seed and feed in
spection law. In the matter of i'm
proving the highways he believed that
the cost of maintenance should be
equalized In proportion to the number
of inhabitants served. He emphasized
the Importance of farmers cooperating
in fighting insect pests. He looked
upon the apathy of many as most Sc
rious. State Lecturer c. NJ. Gardner
said that during the twelve months
ended Oct. l, 1909, 1854 discussions
were held and participated in by II ,402
Patrons, 1,647 papers had been read
1856 speakers had addressed oranges
on different topics, as entertainment
features nearly $500 vocal and nearly
5000 instrumental selections had been
rendered and readings to the number
of 6,117. The total attendance on sub
ordinate grange meetings during the
year was 270,265. In $50 oranges some
phase of town Improvement had been
considered, and POI had devoted an
evening to patriotic themes, and the
children had been remembered in 1874
grange evenings all their own. over
forty oranges had held fairs Of their
own, and siXty-fye have assisted in ag-
ricultural fairs in their vicinity. The
secretary reported the total number OF
oranges in the state at 232 and the to-
tai membership 26,7S2, a net gain OF
nearly 2,200.
The secretary of the Mutual Fire In
surance company, in which the grange
is interested, reported 3,0SJ policies
in force, carrying $3,04G,410 In risks.
The Patrons Cooperative association
organized year ago, did business
Of over $4,000 and shows a saving
to Patrons of $4,000 on $1,000 tons of
agricultural chemicals, 10000 tons OF
grain and feed, 1000 barrels of -four
and other things used on the farm.
The stock is held by 514 people.
Worthy Lecturer Charles NJ. Gardner
was elected to the office of master.
The lecturers conference was attend
ed by 242 lecturers. The question of
abolishing the milk standard set by
law was up before the grange, and it
was recommended to the legislature
that the present standard be abol-
ished. F. w. Rane state forester, said
that the state had lost $4,000 by for
est fires, large number of which
could have been prevented had there
been proper fire apparatus. He sug-
gested that the legislature appropriate
a sufficient amount for the purchase
Of fire equipment. Two hundred and
ninety-six candidates took the sixth
degree. Worcester, Mass, will be the
place Of meeting for 1910.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-03-10
NO WONDER SHE'S CROSS.

The woman who has thousand petty cares and
annoyances While she suffers with headache side
ache must not be blamed II she cannot always be
angelically amiabe. What she needs Is thoughtful
ness from her famil., and such simple and natural
remedy az Lanes Family Medicine, the herb tea that
makes weak women strong and well. sold by drug
gsts and dealers, csc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-03-10
ORDER FOR PUBLICATION. DETERMINE
TON OF HEIRS
First insertion February 3
STATE OF MICHIGAN

STATE OF MICHIGAN
THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF
GRATIOT.
At a session of said court, held at the pro-
bate Office in the village of Ithaca. in said
comfy. OH the 22nd day of January A. ID. 1910.
Present. Hon.-Isaac 5. Seaver, Judge of Pro
bate.
In the matter Of The estate of John Lowry
deceased.
Mathew Johnson. grantee of land formerly
owned by said deceased, having filed i'll said
court his petition praying that said court adjudi.
cate and determine who were at the time of his
death the legal heirs of said deceased and en-
titled to inherit the real estate of which said
declared seized, therefore
1t is ordered, That he 10th day February
d. 1909 at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, at
said probate Office be and Is hereby appointed
for hearing said petition:
II is Further Ordered, That public notice
thereof be given by publication of a copy of this
order for three successive weeks previous to
said day of hearing in The Alma Record, a
newspaper printed and circulated in said county
ISAAC 5. sEAvER, Judge of Probate.
true copy
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-03-10
The Real last.

"My husband is the kindest man
let's baby break his watch or pull Iis
mustache and never scolds ii at ALL"
But did the baby ever get hold OF
one OF his pipes? That's the real test"
Buffalo Express.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-03-10
The Work of Time,

"And to think" sighed the man who
was trying to find belt which was
long enough TO be buckled around
him. that the boys at school used to
call me Skinnyr'-Chicago Record
Herald.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-03-10
Choice Nursery Stock

For Orchard, Lawn and Garden
From GROWER TO PLANTER. Low
PRICES. Forty wears experience in
we'll known Great Nursery Center.
Write for Cataiog send Want List.
TIE MUTUAL NURSERIES,
Chas A. IIgenfritz. Monroe. Mich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-03-10

The Girl rather weary, at 11:3O
,. NIL don't know thing about
baseball. The Beau-Let me explain
1t to you. The Glrl-yery well; give
me an illustration Of a home run
Life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-03-10

Great Interest Shown In the Literary
Work of the Grange by the Fact
That Over 1900 Members Took Part
In the Discussions the Past Year.
Over Forty Oranges Held Grange
Fairs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-03-10

Simplicity Is. Of all things, the hard
sst to be copied.-Steele.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-15
A MYSTERIOUS Race.

Ever since Pizarro's conquest Of the
Indians there had been rumors in the
interior Of South America Of the exist
ence Of a strange tribe, said Major p.
81. Fawcett, r. A. The evidence was
necessarily weak, yet he had met half
q dozen men who swore to a glimpse
of white Indians with red hair. Other
statements had been made as to the
existence of such a race with blue
eyes. Plenty Of people had heard OF
them, and they had even a name
"Morphegon," or bats, meaning the
people who hunted by night and hid
during the day. Even in Paraguay. he
was told, there was tribe so shy as
to be quite beyond communication and
another where the men talked In one
language and the women in another
London Mail
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-15
AIexamoria Gazette.
EVENING. SEPT. Is
4 etrsnoe Pirate story i.

In the museum at Kingston, JaTpal-
"a, there are some tattered ships pa
pers, brown with age and salt water,
and q small tin canister. These art-
cles attest the truth Of the strangest
pirate story ever told. In 1870 the
crew Of the Nancy brig were apparent
IL honest traders, but did some piracy
now and then on the side. One day
they found it necessary to go into
Kingston for supplies. Before doing
30 they naturally removed all traces
Of their buccaneering trade. Among
other things they threw overheard this
tin canister stuffed with papers taken
from ships they had sunk, with com
ments written on the margin by the
pirate captain. Later in the day
British frigate was becalmed near the
SPOT, and the sailors spent their leisure
catching sharks. Presently they haul
ed I'D q big fellow, cut him open and
found the tin case with the papers in
side. These were taken to the captain.
who, as soon as a breeze sprung up.
sailed into Kingston harbor, found the
Nancy brig there and had the crew
tried. convicted and hanged In chains
at Port Royal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-15
THE RUSH TO THE CITIES.

The census for 1910 will show mar
velous growth in this population of the
cities OF our country. In the year Of
1900 there we're only six cities in the
United States, now there are six hun
dred. Think of i'll Can anything be
done to stop this rush Of the people
to the centers OF population?
Can anything be done to hold the people
to the strong, free, wholesome life Of
the open country? 1t is undoubtedly
true, that among other great causes
draw ing the people away from the soil,
the deariness and isolation Of country
life has been an important factor. The
people need to meet together oftener in
a social way, they need lectures, enter
tainments, and all the other educative
and entertaining features Of city life.
In recent years consolidated schools,
most OF them having assembly halls,
have sprung up in all parts OF Virginia.
WHY not make these schools centres OF
community life? Every community
could, by utilizing the school, hold
lyccum course during the winter
months. Some years ago, Hysperia, a
village in the central west, became
famous by giving a series OF lectures
and entertainments participated in by
some OF the most eminent speakers and
artists of the country. A school league,
or the teachers OF a school, could easily
arrange modest lyceum course. The
various Departments OF the state and
the several state institutions OF learning
would be glad to furnish lecturers free,
while occasionally handsome sums Of
money could be made by holding
amateur plays and by bringing in pro-
fessional entertainers.
Such series Of lectures and enter
tainments would bring the people to-
gether in the right place-the school.
Work OF this kind, which tends 10 in
struct and entertain the grown-ups OF a
community and to break up the isola-
ton of country life, is as much the true
work OF the public school as is the
education Of the children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-15

VTIRGINIA-In the Clerks Office OF
v Corporation Court of the City OF
Alexandra, on the sth day of Septem-
Der, 1910.
Amy Gertrude Partlow Griffin VS. Chas.
NJ. Griffin, jr. In chancery.
Memo. The object of this suit is to OBJ
tain for the complainant from the defen-
dant an absolute divorce from the bonds
of matrimony, and that complainant be
allowed to resume her maiden name ana
for such other and general relief as 10
equity Is proper. a.,
1t appearing by an affidavit filed IN
this cause that the defendant, Charles NJ.
Griffin. jr., is q nonresident OF TINS
State: 1t is Ordered, That said defendant
appear here within fifteen days AFTER que
publication Of this order, and do what Is
necessary 10 protect his interest IN tnls
sniff. and that copy OF this order be
eortRwith inserted in the Alexandria Ga
zette' newspaper published in the city
of Alexandria, once week for four sue
cessiye weeks, and posted at the front
door OF the Court House OF this city.
A copy-TEsTE.
NEWELL s. GREENAWAI, Clerk.
Robinson Moncure, p, q, sepS wswethu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-15
Oriqln of The Bowery.

When the city of New Amsterdam.
now New York. sprang into existence
many farmers from Holland came over
to seek their fortune in the new world.
among them old Peter Stuyvesant.
They settled outside the town and pro-
ceeded to develop the land by clearing
away the woods aud planting 1t with
grain, fruit trees aud ornamental
shrubs they had brought with them.
Peter Stuyvesant called his residence
and ground the Bouwerle, and the lane
connecting 1t with New Amsterdam
became known as Bouwerie lane, the
settlement itself taking the name Of
Bouwerie Village. Stuyvesant's farm
extended from the junction of what are
now Third and Fourth avenues to Sew
enteenth street and eastward to Sec
ond avenue, where at the corner OF
Tenth street his home was located.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-15
Payment In Kind.

French novelists are occasionally
paid In kind instead of cash. Many Of
the best known Paris newspapers man
age to supply their readers with con
temporary fiction for which the writer's
do not receive penny. For instance.
a novel is published in serial form for
which the payment at three half pence
q line would amount TO $50. This pay
ment Is always made In space. not In
money. That is to say. the newspaper
inserts for the author. free Of charge,
q certain number Of advertisements or
press notices relating either to his own
books or those Of other authors. II
he can succeed In obtaining any money
from the latter he Is at liberty to do
so. The space varies considerably IN
value, a "pu1r' on the front page be-
ing worth 20 or 30 francs a line, on
the second page 10 francs and in other
portions of the paper still less.-Lon-
don Scraps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-15

VTIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office OF
v the Corporation Court OF the City OF
Alexandra, on the Sth day OF Septem-
Der, 1910.
Carrie Lee C.. Johnston VS.. Robert Gra-
ham Johnston. In chancery.
Memo. The object ofthis suit is to OBJ
tain for the complainant, Carrie Lee G.
Johnston. an absolute divorce from the
bonds of matrimony from the defendant
Robert Graham Johnston; and that the
complainant be awarded the custody and
raising of their infant daughter, Hilda
Yyonne Johnston, and for such further
and general relief as TO equity is right.
1t appearing by an affidavit filed in this
cause that the defendant, Robert Graham
Johnston, is a nonresident of this State:
IT is Ordered, That said defendant APP
pear here within fifteen days after due
publication of this order, and do what is
necessary TO protect his interest in this
suit, and that a copy of this order. be
forthwith inserted in the Alexandria
Gazette, a newspaper published in the
City Of Alexandria, once week for Tour
successive weeks, and posted at the 'front.'
door of the Court House Of this city.
A copy-TEsTE
NEWELL S. GREENAWA1, Clerk.
Robinson Moncure, p. q. sepS w4"-tnu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-15
APPLES.

After making tour Of the principal
apple-growing sections Of the state,
Commissioner George w. Koiner, OF
the Department OF Agriculture, has re-
ported that the apple crop in Virginia
this year is one of the best raised in a
decade that in quality it is unsurpassed
while in quantity, being rated at 70
per cent. normal, it is better than any
Of the farmers hoped for.
With the exception Of Virginia, which
Commissioner Koiner declares will
soon be the greatest apple growing sec
ton, the crop over the rest OF the country
is much smaller than last year, though
the total product Of the United States
for 1909 was something less than
twenty-three million barrels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-15
Easy Divorce In Old Times.

The code OF King Khammurabi OF
Assyria, whose date is approximately
22OO B. O., which has been disciphered
from a pillar discovered at Susa, deals
exhaustively with the subject of d.
vorce. One Of the most interesting
clauses is the following: IF the wife
of q man who dwells in the house OF
that man has set her face to go forth
and has acted the fool and wasted his
house and impoverished bis house.
they shall call her to account. II the
husband shall say, I put her away be
shall put her away. She shall go her
way. For her divorce he shall give her
nothing"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-15

Only little cold in the head may be
the beginning of an obstinate case oil
Nasal Catarrh. Drive out the invader
with Ely's Cream Balm applied straight
to the inflamed stuffed up air-passages'
Price SOC. If you prefer to use an alto
mizer, ask for Liquid Cream Balm. 1t
has all the good qualities of the solid
form of this remedy and will rid you OF
catarrh or hav fever. No cocaine TO
breed a dreadful habit. No mercury to
dry out the secretion. Price zoe, with
spraying tube. All druggists, or mailed
by Ely Bros, 56 Warren Street, New
York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-15

NOTICE of the first meeting of the
IN subscribers to the capital stock OF
THE RURAL HO NJ Els DEVELOP
MENT COMPANY, Incorporated.
The first meeting of the subscribers TO
the capital stock of THE RURAL
HOMES DEVELOPMENT COMPANY,
Incorporated, will be held at the princi-
pal Office OF the company in the Alex
andria National Bank building. Alexan-
dria, Virginia, i'm the Office of c. T.. Nicol,
Attorney. on SATURDAY, September
"a, 1910, at 200 D. m, for the purpose of
organizing said company and for the
transaction of all business that may
properly come before said meeting.
LLEWELLYN JORDAN, President.
III. C. ALLEN, Secretary. sep9 Wv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-15
Consider the Trees.

The trees are lovely in summer; so
are the women. But how different are
the women and the trees as TO their
clothesl To be sure. both are delight
fully clothed, yet. with the abundant
raiment with which the trees are sup
piled, they require but one trunk to
hold it all.-Smart Set.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-15
WEEK END TICKETS.

Local week end tickets Washington TO
Somerset. Warrenton, Harrisonburg,
BIuemont and intermediate stations sofa
on Saturdays and Sundays, valid lor re- re,
turn on Monday at very low fares, Will
be placed ON sale by Southern Railway
at Washington ID. c., beginning SATUKc
DAY, May 18th. and continuing until
October 2, inclusive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-15

Be sure and take bottle OF Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarroeha
Remedy with you when starting on your
trip this summer. 1t cannot be OBJ
tanned on board the trains or steamers.
Changes OF water and climate often
cause sudden attacks OF diarrhoea, and
it is best to be prepared. Sold by W.
F, Creishton and Richard Gibson.