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The Washington bee., 1910-04-09
SOME HOPE

1t is believed that the colored
citizens of this city, that is a few
of them will receive some recog-
milton from Commissioner Cuno
Rudolph. The Bee is confident
that Mr.. Rudolph will give wor-
thy colored citizens considera-
ton. 1t is believed that at least
eight colored citizens will re-
ceive recognition from Commits
SiOner Rudolph. So far as the
other two Commissioners are
concerned, cOlOred Americans
need not look Tor anything but
rebukes. There is today a
competent colored man in the
Water Department of the Dis
trict government who is fully
competent to fill any position in
the Water Department, but,
presumably on account of his
color he has been unable obtain
a promotion. Mr.. Rudolph is
popular with the officials and en-
plOyes of the local government.
He doesn't assume a bombastic
air as if to appear to those under
him, that they are interiors. He
respects his subbordinates and
they respect him.
There are some men in the
world and officials of this gov
ernment who must assume the
air of a Czar to enable them to
demonstrate to their subordi-
mates that they possess great
brain and power. 1t is always
best to have the love of your su-
bordinates than their dislike.
However, The Bee is pleased to
know that Commissioner Ru-
dOlph is man in whom the peO-
pie, irrespective of politics, have
confidence. The Bee is also
pleased to know that a few col
ored men will be appointed to a
few places. The Bee don't hesi-
tate in saying that Mr.. David
Warren, who has been an en-
ploye ior years in the Tax Col
lector's office is entitled to a
promotion IF we are to pro-
mote according to length of
service, Mr.. Warren should have
been promoted twenty years ago
Is there any white employe I'M
der the District government now
in the public service longer than
Mr.. Warner, and yet has receiv-
no promotion tor years!
The Bee feels confident that
Mr. Rudolph will remedy these
determinations and promote the
employees on their merit and
long standing. The colored
people in this city, number al
most eighty-six thousands and
not a colored citizen holds a rep
resentative place under this
government. If Commissioner
Rudolph does not give the col
ored people recognition they
need not hope for any else
where.
The Washington bee., 1910-04-09

w. J. Ford of Jamestown, n. Y.
will lecture in July. On August 3rd
and 4th Rev. DR.. J. B. Lemon of
Manchester, n. H., will lecture. Hon.
]. Y. Joyner State Superintendent
Public Instruction in North Carolina
will give a series of lectures the first
week in August Classes in basket
making, agriculture, dress making,
etc, under experts will be formed.
The Washington bee., 1910-04-09
THE DEMOCRATS OF
MARYLAND

The Democratic Legislature of
Maryland has at last sounded its
death knell. The disfranchise-
ment of forty-eight thousand
colored American voters will
have a day of retribution. 1t is
quite evident that colored
Americans amount to something.
they are an eye-sore to- the pref
udiced white man; but thank
The Washington bee., 1910-04-09
COLORED CHAUTAUOUA

From all parts of the United
States Negroes will go next summer,
from July 5 to August 10th to Dur
ham, n. C., to the great colored
chautauqua. Talent has been select
ed with the greatest care. Men of
national reputation will be heard
there. The classes in Bible study
for preachers and religious workers
Of all kinds will begin at 8 o'clock in
the morning and continue until noon.
In the middle of the forenoon, af-
ternoon and evening there will be a
great popular lecture or some ele-
waiting and refined entertainment. The
president DR.. James f. Shepard, has
the printed program about ready for
the press. This will be sent out free
to all inquirers. The Southeastern
Passenger Association covering
territory south of the Potomac and
east of the Mississippi Rivers, offers
low priced transportation by the GER
tihcate plan. Going tickets may be
purchased on July I to 8, July IS and
10Th and July 25 and Goth. Reduced
rate return tickets to be sold on any
date with a period of IS days from
date of sale, and an extension may
be obtained to September Ist if de-
sired by deposit of certificate and
payment of $I.Oo fee. All purchas-
ers must ask for a certificate when
going tickets is purchased.
The Bible School at Durham, n.
c., for Negro preachers and all
kinds of religious workers promises
to be a great success. The president,
Dr. James E. Shepard has prepared
program which is about to go to
press. 1t will announce large
number of very able and talented
lecturers and teachers, among these
are:
Rev. DIR. Jesse L. Hurlbut, of
Newark, n. J., who will deliver
special addresses twice a day from
July 9TH to 18th. Pastors confer
ences will be conducted by Rev. DR.,
w. NJ. Gilbert of New York City
and Bishop George w. Clinton of
North Carolina. Study classes will
be conducted by Archdeacon w. Geo.
Avant, Rev. DR.. John F. Ford, Rev.
+. H. Hunter, and DR.. D. Webster
Davis. July 18th to 18TH, Miss
Grace Hemingway will conduct
Children's hour and story telling. A
lecture will be given July 18th, by
Mr.. Samuel J. MacCracken. Major
IR. R. Moten of Hampton Institute
will lecture on July 10Th. July 27
and 18th. Rev. w. NJ. Jackson of
Beaver, Pa, will lecture. Rev. DR..
The Washington bee., 1910-04-09
POINTS REGARDING THE CEN

The census begins April IS and
must be completed in two weeks in
cities and in thirty days in all other
areas.
The enumerators will wear a badge
inscribed United States Census,
1910"
The law requires every adult per-
son to furnish the prescribed infor-
nation, but also provides that it shall
be treated confdentially, so that no
injury can come to any per
son from answering the questions
The President has issued a procla-
nation, calling on all citizens to CO.
operate with the Census and assuring
them that is has nothing to do with
taxation, army or jury service, COM
pulsory school attendance, regulation
immigration, or enforcement of any
law, and that no one can be injured
by answering the inquiries.
1t is of the utmost Importance that
the census of population and agri-
culture in this state be complete and
correct.
Therefore every person should
promptly, accurately, and completely
answer the Census questions asked by
the enumeratorS.
Y. NJ. c. A. STATEMENT
Showing Receipts and Disbursements
The following statement, made by
Mr.. John Joy Edison, shows how ev-
cry dollar was spent, of the money
contributed to the building of the Y.
NJ. c. A. Building, up to March Ist,
1910. The following should be read
with interest:
Subscriptions paid (includ-
ing $1,000 from Board
of Managers Washington
Y. NJ. c. A., and ad-
vance made by Commit
tee Colored Mems
Branch) -,-,--,,.----,--,----,-,,- $5o,5rS,87
Loan Columbia National
Bank ---..-,-.,-,.,..,.,----.---,--- 10000
The Washington bee., 1910-04-09
$3,25Z.IO

[ certify that the above account is
correct to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
STOMACH DEAD MAN STILLLIVES

People who suffer from sour stomach,
fermentation of food, distress after eat
ing and indigestion, and seek relief in
large chunks of artificial digestors, are
killing their stomachs by inaction just
as surely as the victim of morphine is
deadening and injuring beyond repair
every nerve in his body.
What the stomach of every sufferer
from indigestion needs is good pre-
scription that will build up his stomach,
pnt strength, energy and elasticity into
it, and make it sturdy enough to digest
a hearty meal without artificial aid.
The best prescription for Indigestion
ever written is sold by druggist every
where and by Chas. Rhodes and is
tigidly guaranteed to hbuild.Eup the
stomach and cure Indigestion, or money
back.
This prescription is named Mona,
and is sold in small tablet form in large
boxes, for only 80 cents. Remember
the name, Mona stomach tablets
They never fail
Booths Pills, best for liver, bowels
and constipation, 25c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
TAFT PAYS GLOWING
TRIBUTE TO CUSTER

President Taft was chcered Justify
when he rose to speak. He spoke ex-
temporaneously. lie declared that
Custer took rank with the greatest
cavalry commanders OF the world.
The presidents address, though
brief, was delivered with great
earnestness. and he was frequently
interrupted by applause.
Though he was not down for a set
address, Senator Burrows was pre-
tailed upon TO say few words, with
very happy result.
Following the reading of a poem by
Will Carleton, Governor Warner form
ally presented the statue to the city
of Monroe, and it was accepted by
Mayor Martin, while the band played
America" William o. Lee Of Port
Huron, president of the Custer Michi-
gan Cavalry brigade, placed two beau
tiful wreaths on the statue. Bene-
diction was pronounced by Rev.
Charles O'Meara and the presidents
train pulled up to take him to Jack.
son, where he was scheduled to I'M
veil tablet erected on the spot
where the Republican party was born.
As be walked from the platform a
chorus Of 100 young ladies sang The
Cd Brigade"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09

close Of the civil war, spent years on
the plains and made possible the set
tlement Of that vast country and the
building of the trans-continental rail
roads.
Mrs. Elizabeth b. Custer, widow Of
the gallant fighter, dominated the GER
emonies, for though she never uttered
public word, her moment came
when, with trembling hands, she
grasped the long yellow satin ribbon,
typical of the cavalry arm of the
service, and broke apart the two
American flags which concealed the
figure of her loved one seated on his
charger. A smile played over her
face, and after a full look she nodded
In appreciation. Then she turned to
receive the congratulations of Presi-
dent Taft, who stood just behind her;
the; cannon began to boom their sal
utes, and the band struck up "The
Star Spangled Banner" as every one
arose and cheered
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
TABLET UNVEILED
"UNDER THE OAKS"

The tablet which the president un-
yelled at Jackson is attached to a
huge boulder which has been placed
Under the Oaks" AS soon as the
parade reached the spot the presi-
dent performed the unwilling, and
Mayor Sauer then presented him with
Tablet Unveiled by President, at the
semi-centenniaf celebration Of the
birth Of the Republican party.
piece Of one OF the oaks, bound with
bronze.
Congressman Townsend presided at
the speech making, and he introduced
Senator William Alden Smith, who de-
livered an eulogy on the presidents
of the Republican party, from Lincoln
to Taft.
President Taft, later in the day.
spoke in the open air at Kelley park
to a grandstand filed with a throng
which gave him a demonstrative well
come.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
ARCADIA CENTER

Mrs. Minnie Matten is visiting her
sister at Ithaca for few days.
Layton Mount who was hurt quite
badly by a portion of the wind mill
falling and cutting his face, is improv-
ing
A few have new phones in on the
Grasmere and Ely line.
Pearl Hazelton was home from Sagi-
nav few days last week.
A very pleasant time was had at Mrs.
Henry Kallenback' last Friday by a
few of her friends 1t being her 10th
birthday. A fine dinner was served and
all had good time.
School closed at the Ely for the sum-
mer vacation. Ice cream and cake was
served in the school house instead of
the grove as intended on account of
stormy weather
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
SCENE AT UNWILLING
AN IMPRESSIVE ONE

The scene will linger long in the
memory of those who witnessed it.
Nature had contributed her full share
to the days celebration, for the air
was fresh and balmy. Around the
statue were massed the elements in
which might be read the history of the
army. There were the old boys the
veterans of southern battlefields and
of the plains, proudly wearing the
red neckties that showed they were
survivors OF the Custer cavalry bril-
gade. Just behind them were lined
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
PRESIDENT TAFT PAYS
VISIT TO ST. MARY'S

President Taft reached the city
promptly at 8 o'clock over the Lake
Shore. He was escorted by Govern
or Warner, the latter's aide, Colonel
Arthur l.. Holmes, Senator Burrows
and Senator Smith. Then there were
two battalions of the Twenty-siXth
United States infantry two battaions
of the First infantry, NJ n. e., a
company of Zouaves from Jackson,
the members of the Custer cavalry
brigade and the Fairbanks post, G. A.
r., OF Detroit. Troop B of Detroit
acted as the presidents escort. The
parade moved to st. Marys college,
where a halt was called while the
president attended a reception there
Then the president and TIE troops
and veterans took their station near
the statue for the speech-making.
Otto Kirchner of Detroit presided
as chairman, and the opening prayer
was said by Bishop John S. Foley of
Detroit. In the absence of Colonel
George c. BRIGGS Of Grand Rapids,
who was unable TO be present the re-
mort of the statue commission was
read by General J. II. Kidd Of Ionia.
Sculptor Edward c. Potter Of Green
witch, Conn, who designed The statue
was induced to say a few words.
The Grafton of the day was deliv
cred by Senator William Alden Smith
who was listened to with great at.
tention and who was frequently APP
plopIa1
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
A Woman's Great Idea

is how to make herself attractive.
But, without health, it is hard for her
to be lovely in face, form or temper.
\ weak. sickly woman will be nerv-
Gus and irritable. Constipation and
Kidney poisons show in pimples,
blotches, skin eruptions and wretch
ed complexion. But Electric Bitters
always prove a godsend to women
who want health, beauty and friends.
They regulate Stomach, Liver and
Kidneys, purify the blood; give
strong nerves, bright eyes. pure
breath, smooth, velvety skin lovely
complexion, good health. Try them,
soc at Wheaton & Sons.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
POSTAL MEN FOR BURROWS.
Many Measures In Their Behalf
Pushed by Michiuan Senator.

DETROIT-Reports received by To-
cal postofice employees from other of
fees around the state indicate clearly
that. so far as they are able under
the civil service rules, the postal EN-
ployes Of the state are all for the re-
election OF Senator J. G. Burrows.
When Senator Burrows was in De
troit recently a big delegation of the
employees of the local Office called on
him at the Hotel POntchartrain to
pledge their support if he is TO be a
candidate again, and the report OF this
meeting. spreading through the state,
has led TO a large number Of letters
being written by clerks and carriers
in other Offices, informing the men
here that the brethren out in the state
were of the same mind
The reason for this solid support Is
found in the activity Senator Bur
rows has always shown in behalf OF
the post employees. As a member of
the committee on postofiices and post
roads. all legislation affecting post.
Offices naturally comes under his per.
sonal attentian, and he has always
stood firmly for every measure which
served to aid the employees of this big
branch OF the government service.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
SOUTHWEST PINE RIVER

Mr.. and Mrs, Orson DevereauX of
Flint was guest of Fred Deveraux and
family last week.
Jessie Ellison and wife of Ludington
spent Sunday with his grandmother,
Mrs B. B. Ellison.
Miss Catheryn Currence has accepted
a fine position as bookkeeper in Flint.
Mrs E. Church has purchased more
land of Reed Latimer.
Miss Floral Waldo entertained Wilma
Wood of Alma and friends from Ithaca
last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ellis entertained
the later's sister and husband from
Saginaw on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs, Lyman Cohoon went to
California last Friday
c. K Moulton went to st. Louis to
visit.
James Hendershott who had stroke
of paralysis. Mr. Hendershott has the
sympathy OF the community.
Dell Wright and wife visited their
son near Ithaca last week.
Mrs. Lottie Moulton spent Saturday
al O. r. Moultons.
Mildred Wiley aud Ruby Flower has
PASSED the eighth grade, they expect TO
go TO school in Alma next year,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
Charcoal as a Fertilizer.

Charcoal has but little plant food,
yet it usually shows results 1t gives
light soils darker color, thus making
them warmer. 1t also makes soils
porous and increases their power to
hold water. Charcoal is a fine alb
sorbent Tor gases. When worked into
the soil it will no doubt prevent the
escape OF some of the ammonia formed
when organic substances decay. For
these and other reasons charcoal will
help, especially ON light soils.-Rural
New Yorker
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
FOREST HILL.

Fred Doriot is paperng the church
this week. ~4>.s4,. ~ yysS:ssIl
Don Hayes spent Sunday with Ro,
Mills at Newark.
Roy Mills. Of Newark, spent Sun.
day with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Matterson are enter.
tanning her sister from Detroit.
Miss Mae Noffsinger is visiting
friends at Crystal this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Wells attended
the Memorial services here Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Kiesel, of Bay City,
came to see her father who is sick.
a small but very noisy crowd at
rtended the ball game here Monday.
Miss Nellie Sharlow will enter
tain the w. c. B. NJ. at her home
Thursday afternoon.
Mr., Z. c. Owen is very low at this
writing.
Mrs. Bessie Struble and children
a-e visiting her mother and sister this
week.
Mildred and Robert Sharlow and
Miles Hamilton have been taking care
of the measles.
Mrs. Cage Wood and son, Mask
spent Saturday with her daughter
Mrs. o. L. Pembroke, of Alma.
Great Deputy Glow, of Alma, is
- ,,,etru~tinn ~ tbe
L. O. T. NJ. NJ. here.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ. Standacher, OF
Bay City, visited friends and relatives
over Sunday here.
Mr.. E. c. Owen is under the doc
tors care and unable TO take care oil
his store this week
Mrs. B. O. Markham and son
Harry. spent Saturday and Sunday
with her father at Sumner.
Elder Nofsinger, Harry Markham
and Nellie Sharlow attended the c
w. B. NJ. convention at Owosso the
first Of last week.
a large crowd attended the Chill
dren's Day exercises here Sunday
evening They had very nice pro
gram, especially the kindergarten
class Of SO many little folks.
Z. II. Doane and family, Nathan
Udell and family. and Mrs. Thoma
Clark and children, Of Alma, attend
ed Children's Day exercises here Sun
day evening.
Monday Merrill hit town with
bunch from Saginaw, Wheeler an
Merrill, and they went back beat e
the tune Of Z to 4. Game called in til
fifth inning on account Of the rain.
The Forest Hill base ball team ar
certainly playing great ball now days
Last Saturday they journeyed {
Maple Rapids and beat them J to
The game was a pitchers battle be
tween Manion and Schultz, the latte
giving the boys from here nine hit
while Maple Rapids only got five hit
off of Manion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
TESTING SUGAR BEET SEED.
Upon 1t Rests Ability of Roots to Pro-
duee Maximum Quantity Of SUGAR.

Upon 1t Rests Ability Of Roots to Pro-
duee Maximum Quantity Of Sugar.
Testing the roots is one Of the most
important steps I'm the production Of
beet seed, since the value of the seed
depends not only upon its quality from
the standpoint Of termination, but also
upon the ability Of the roots produced
to store a maximum quantity Of sugar
with minimum quantity Of salts.
With our present knowledge Of seed
production the standard of high grade
seed can be maintained only by the
most careful and rigid testing and
elimination of all roots that are not of
satisfactory quality. Having select
ed roots Of suitable size ana shape,
typical core is removed by means Of
a dril which is passed through the
beet mt an angle, as shown in the illus
tration This core is tested for sugar
by the usual polariscope methods. The
ability OF a seed grower TO maintain
high quality in the root is one Of the
most important conditions in the es-
Enlistment and maintenance Of the
b'Nb sN1Ai AiiNAot4 - say = TIC tdl bOOh
of the department Of agriculture.
There is a great deal of confusion In
the minds Of plant breeders regarding
the. real purpose Of the selection Of the
roots from the standpoint of sugar con-
tent. Careful observation would seem
to indicate that breeding and selection
for high sugar content have to do
mainly with the elimination OF those
individual roots that will not respond
readily to favorable conditions Of soil
and climate with respect to the forma-
ton and storage Of sugar and the pres
ervation and perpetuation OF those
roots that will respond to those condi-
lions. High sugar content, therefore,
does not seem to be a fixed character
in the same sense as are color, form,
etc., but will vary to a marked de-
gree when the conditions Of growth are
changed. For example, seeds from the
same plant when planted in different
parts Of the country haze been known
to produce roots having difference Of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
Dandruh Cured in Two Weeks Q
Money Back

The above is the guarantee Charles
Rhodes, the druggist, is offering for
Partisan Sage. the greatest of all hair
restorers.
If you have dandruff take advant-
age to this offer, and kill the little
dandruff germs that will surely steal
your hair if allowed to continue to
persistently burrow into the hair
roots.
Partisan Sage is also guaranteed to
stop falling hair and itching of the
scalp
Don't accept any substitute from
any druggist Partisan Sage is the
original prescription of one of the
worlds greatest scientists, and is
only in this country by
Giroux Mig. Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
Partisan Sage is an exhilarating and
pleasant hair dressing; it is not sticky
or greasy and it makes the hair soft,
beautiful and luxuriant.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09

To the inspiring strains of martial
music and the roar of cannon in
salute, and in the presence Of a vast
concourse OF people, the state of
Michigan Saturday paid a debt Of
honor to one of its most gallant sons
when the magnificent equestrian stat.
ne of General George Armstrong Gus
ter was unveiled
To the tribute of the state, Presi-
dent William Fl Taft added the hom-
age OF the nation, holding up Custer
not only as a great cavalry leader Of
the Rebellion. but as one who. at the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

To the Republican. Electors of Gratiot
County.
| take this means of announcing to
the people of Gratiot County that l en-
a candidate for denomination for the
office Of prosecuting attorney,
shall greatly appreciate the support
of the voters at the primary election i'll
September.
1629tf JOHN NJ. ENERDEN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
A Trne Snort.

Small Boy (to his pale-faced aunt
in field auntie, afraid of Tat
COW? All you have to do is to act the
way they do in bull fight. Just wave
your red parasol at him. and wheD ne
dashes up jump lightly aside. It's
dead easy.--Life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
Just as Scores of Alma People
Have.


Waiting doesn't pay.
If you neglect the aching back,
Urinary troubles, diabetes, surely
follow.
Doan's Kidney Pills relieve back
ache,
Cure every kidney i'll.
Alma citizens endorse them.
f. Robinson, 113 Grant ave, Alma,
Mich, says:
"Doan's Kidney Pills have been Of
such great benefit TO me that | have
unlimited confidence in them. ] suf-
fered intensely from kidney trouble
and lame back and none of the
remedies / used had any effect
finally procured Doan's Kidney Pills
from Charles Rhodes drug store and
after / had taken the contents Of two
or three boxes. I felt like new per-
son This preparation strengthened
my kidneys, relieved the lameness in
my back and helped me in every way.
The public statement my wife gave in
September, 1906, in my behalf, telling
of my experience with Doan's Kidney
Pills was correct in every particular.
You may continue to refer to me as
one who has been greatly benefited
by Doan's Kidney Pills.
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster Mlburn Co. Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's- ant
take no other.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

To the republican voters of the county
of Gratiot.
hereby announce myself as candi-
date for nomination for the Office of
treasurer of Gratiot county at the Sept
ember primaries and will greatly APP
preciate your support.
Fred f, Smith,