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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09
An Excitinu Game

Two captains are chosen by lot, and
they choose the players. one after the
other, until the party is equally divid-
ed. Then the players seat themselves
in two rows. facing each other. and
the captain who has won the first play
throws a knotted handkerchief at one
of the players on the opposite side.
selecting any one he pleases, and al
he throws the handkerchief he calls
out one of the words: Earth"
Water" Air" Fire If earth
be called the player into whose lap the
handkerchief has fallen must name
some quadruped before the thrower OF
the handkerchief counts ten; if water
be called he must name some kind of
fish; il air, he must name some kind
of bird. and IL fire be called he must
remain silent. II the player should
name the wrong thing or speak when
he ought 10 remain silent he must
drop out OF the game. and the player
who threw the handkerchief must
then throw IL ut some one else on the
opposite side. If this second player
at whom the handkerchief is thrown
should answer promptly he throws il
at a player on the opposite side, calls
out one of the four words mentioned
and counts ten, and the game goes on
thus until all the players on one side
have dropped out. when, of course, the
other side wins.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09
LEARN HOW TO
SPARE YOURSELF
Doing Without Useless Things a
Boon to Tired Women.

"v EARN how to spare yourselves,
you nervous women, and
half of us doctors will have
to 20 out of business" re-
marked well known practitioner
lately.
In nothing is the "ounce of proven
ton worth the pound of cure" proverb
SO true
The first and foremost sin OF the
nervous woman is that she tries to
have too many clothes. Nothing is
more maddening than TO stand being
fitted hour after hour, to worry over
matching materials and shades-worse
still, TO have to become used 10 the
new, uncomfortable lines of a tight
bodice or a heavy skirt. Then get
ting the clothes IS not all. They have
TO be taken care of. Rows of dresses
in any womans closet mean hours
that might be spent in far more agree
able tasks than mending torn rutfleS.
replacing ruchings and shields or al
tering the hang of skirt to suit the
fashion. Oh, this collecting of old gar
ments which need yearly remodeling!
Look over your closets and trunks,
my dear madam, and see how many
out of date things you are boarding
patiently against the time when you
will fix them. And then, il you are
sensible woman, figure out the hours
of labor on each one. Some of them
will require days, am sure, and, after
all, will they be worth all that nerV-
Gus energy wasted? Won't they still
be only old things?
How much better to be satisfied with
Just few new things and to give
away the old ones, which require so
many precious hours and which only
mean extra changes. Better three or
even two costumes perfect in every
detail, worn with a smiling face, bright
eyes, n good complexion, than a dozen
faded changes Of clothing on worn
out. haggard woman on the verge of
nervous prostration.
The same theory applies to house
furnishings. Give away the things you
don't need. Don't allow them 10
stand around the house, giving that
crowded feeling, numbering the rooms,
adding to the homework and dust.
What relief sighed Il very Ill
woman as she was laid in the bed Of a
plain whitewashed little room in "A san
itarium. And the relief was indeed
both physical and mental, the change
was so great from her brightly fur
nished. glttering, overcrowded house.
In other words, if you feel yourself
getting nervous, with your strength
failing. learn to dispense with the SUI
perflnOus.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09
FortheChildren
A Marine Fish With
Very Peculiar Head.

Among the most remarkable marine
creatures are the trachypteridae or
deal fishes, which are similar TO the
oar fish, also n very singular creature,
but of smaller size and commoner &C.
currence, says st. Nicholas.
The deal fish is from three TO four
feet in length and has a thin body,
which would be transparent were 1t
not covered with a white pigment that
makes il look like FURNISHED silver;
on the white surface are one or two
blotches.
The head is somewhat like that Of
the oar fish, TO which it is closely re-
lated. Both have small teeth and can
not bite. even if they wished 10 do so,
but they do not. for they are quite in
offensive creatures. On the head Of
the deal fish is large. streamer-like
fin, and at the end Of the tail, instead
Of the ordinary caudal fin, is long,
slim fin that projects up at right an
giles to the backbone. No other fish
has this popularity. The specimen
which is shown in the photograph
above was caught in Monterey bay in
1907 and sent 70 Leland Stanford. Jr.
university.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09

building was owned by Charles Beck
and was a frame structure. The up
per story of the structure was occu-
pied by the Masonic lodge and the
Order OF the Eastern Star. the para
phernalia of these two organizations,
valued at about 5000, being destroyed,
not covered by insurance.
J. w. Barron, for the past few years
landlord at the Wright House, tcrmi-
mated his connection with that insti-
tuition Wednesday morning, and Mr..
Wesley Parr who leased the prop
erty some time since, is now in pos
session Mr.. Barron intends making
Saginaw his home, and has accepted
the general agency for ten Michigan
counties for the Equitable Life As
surancc Society His office will be
in the Kirby building As Gratiot
county is in Mr. Barron's district he
will be in Alma at various times dur
ing the year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09
What a Little Seed Did.

In the city OF Hanover, in Germany,
is an old. neglected graveyard. Near
the entrance is "A tomb in which lie
the remains Of a lady who belonged TO
the old nobility and who was buried
there about the middle Of the last cen
fury. The tomb is covered with mas
sive blocks Of stone. On one Of these
stones. besides the name of the lady
and the date of her death. there are
these words: This grave, bought for
all my time. must never be opened"
But there are mightier forces than
heavy stones and iron clamps. \ lit
tie seed found lodging in the crevice
between two Of the stones. II took
root and grew until now there is an
immense birch tree waving IFS grace
ful limbs over the tomb. Its roots
went through the grave. and the trunk
lifted the great stones and broke the
iron clamps. and the little seed had
opened the grave. for its power was
greater than the stone and the iron.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09
Roman Treasure.

Hidden treasure ought to he all the
better for having been hidden many
years. Mr.. Banet is the landlord of
the inn at Bonpas. little town away
down In the corner of France. where
nothing except the Pyrenees noun
tains separates that country from
Spain and the queer little republic Of
Andorra. Mr. Banet is n lucky man,
for one day he dug up an old earthen-
ware jar. and in the jar he found hun
dreds Of ancient coins. The coins have
been examined by men who know
about such things. and they have
been found TO he of Roman manufac-
ture and eighteen or nineteen centu
ries old There are some silver pieces.
and the rest are bronze.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09
SHOOTING N COE Twp.
Husband, Holding Wife in His En-.
brace, Shot Her III Head
THEN COMMITTED SUICIDE
No known Cause for Rash Deed Wife Still
Lives

The Nj. Pleasant correspondent OF
the Grand Rapids News said last Sat
day: With her face dis6gurcd by
powder burns. and a wound caused
by a 32-caliber bullet, pretty Mrs
William Knowlton. aged 10. lies in a
critical condition. with bullet hole
through her head At her home near
Shepherd, 13 miles from here, while
her husbands body is in an adjoining
room, dead from a bullet fred by
himself
The tragedy occurred early ycster-
day morning, and is shrouded in mys-
terry.
The young wife and her husband
had been at a dance the night before
returning at o'clock in the morning
She states they had no quarrel. and
that she held the lantern while he put
ont his team They retired. and she
states that the next thing she remem-
bers was his kiss upon her check in
the morning. as she lay upon his arm,
which circled her neck Without a
word. she says. he shot her. after
which she became unconscious. When
she became conscious, she declares
that Knowlton was using the corner
Of the sheet in an effort to stauuch
the blood from her wound He was
weeping bitterly. and declared that he
would shoot himself. and forthwith
fred a bullet into his temple. falling
over her upon the bed. dead. She
arose, ran to the back door and called
for help Neighbors heard the
screams and rushed to the scene.
Sheriff Thomas Sampson. Coroner
Baskerville and Prosecuting Attorney
Matthews went to the scene from
here, but after an investigation, de-
cided that it was a case OF attempted
murder and suicide
"The neighbors are at a loss to
know why Knowlton should commit
such deed. Though the wife was
young and pretty and very popular,
he also was handsome and a social
favorite. and friends state that neither
had cause for jealousy They had at
tended the Cleaners ball at Shepherd
the night before and she as the belle
of the ball and he as one OF the favor
ties. appeared 10 be unusually happy.
They had been married about three
years and had never had any trouble.
so far as any one knows"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09

John S. Campbell departed this life
February IS. 1911, at his home in
Seville
John s. Campbell was born in
Canistue Stuben county, New York,
April 5. 1915 Enlisted as soldier
on Oct. 3. 1861. in Company G., seth
New York Volunteers, served until
July II, 1865; was honorably dis
charged. Was married to Miss Eunice
LOOMS Feb. 20. 1866 To this union
one child was born, which survives
them Came to Michigan in 1868,
where he resided until death Was
married the second time to Miss
Sophia Koffenberger July (. 1876. To
this union six children were born, all
.of whom are living.
Funeral was held at Seville Center
church Tuesday. Feb 21, at o'clock.
Rev. Hoxic officiating. and was laid
to rest in Seville Center cemetery.
lie leaves to mourn his loss five boys
and two girls and one step-daughter,
besides many other relatives and
friends
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09
Chains of Thouoht.

Each player has a slip of paper and
pencil. and then n single word is pro-
nounced before the company assem-
bled The word is written ut the head
Of n piece Of paper. and each player
records i'm n list every thought that
this word brings into his mind. making
a chain of thoughts Why these are
read out the devious paths taken by
the thoughts cause endless fun.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09

The Daily Camera OF Boulder,
Colorado in it, issue Of February Il.
had the following item OF interest TO
our readers:
Charles +. Burns. wife and four
children, who came from Alma, Mich.
some months ago and have been liv-
ing at 1915 University avenue, are
stopping at Eighth and Spruce streets
until they can take possession OF the
house at 90 Portland Place. which
they bought from William Armstead,
who, with his family, are going back
TO Nebraska TO live.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09
The Trousers Gown to the Fore.

So feminized that il almost ceases TO
be strong minded the trouser skirt is
now the latest cry.
Paris has taken it up i'm the Turkish
version. and several women oricntaliy
clad have recently caused a sensation
in Paris. They were unrcbuked by the
police. which has the true Gallo love
of novelty. In this country the fair
innovators have worn long coats. Ii
remains 10 be seen what the warm
weather of spring will bring forth.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09
Landlord and Tenant.

! have been property-owner for
nearly 40 years and during that period
have lost from depreciation $4,000.
from empty houses 10000 and from
defaulting tenants over $4,000 or q
total loss of over $4,000. During
this 40 years | have never known a
defaulting tenant honest enough to
pay a shilling of the arrears when
once he removed from the neighbor-
hood.-Letter In London Telegraph
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09
Has MILLION OF FRIENDS

How would you like 70 number your
friends by millions as Bucklen's Arnca
Salve does? It's astounding cures in
tie past forty years made them. It's the
best Salve in the world for sores, ulcers,
eczema, burns, boils, scalds, cut, corns,
sore eyes, spreins. swellings, bruises,
cold sores. Has no equal for piles 25c
at Wheaton & Sons. and Rhodes Drug
Store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09
Luxurle- That Ar- Costly.

Though orchids frequently bring
prices that make the poor man stag
ger, the highest price for single
flower was given for tulip in Amster-
dam by an enthusiast who paid $3.50
900 for IT, The Rothschilds smoke
the most costly cigars that are made
the Henry Clay Sobranos, which
cost $50 each. These are wrapped
in gold leaf and packed Ina little inl1id
cedar wood csbineta
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09
ITEMS LOCAL INTEREST RECEIVED TOO LATE FOR ISSUE Of MARCH,

Miss Margaret Myers spent Sun
day in Saginaw.
Ray Swigart OF Mount Pleasant
spent Sunday in Alma.
Miss Gould Of the city schools
spent Saturday in Owosso.
c. Hedrick has purchased the Mary
J. Granger farm in Arcadia township.
Ambition is a force which, coupled
with energy and clean living, viii
bring success 10 any man.
Mrs. Charles Shaw, mother OF Mrs.
V. II. Shepherd, left Wednesday for
a visit with relatives in Saginaw.
The fremans dance last Friday
proved a huge success, and the music
furnished by Cooks orchestra pleased
all present
Rev. II. l. Grain Of this city occu-
pied the pulpit OF the Fist Presby-
terrain church at Mt Pleasant last
Sunday evening
Joseph Fookes died at Thompson
Vile Monday of this week and his
remains were buried in the French
cemetery. Leville township. ycstcr-
day.
Simon Hagadorn. formerly butter
maker at the c. NJ p. Co. plant in
this city, but now a resident Of Fen
ton, spent Tuesday in Alma renew
ing old acquaintance.
Matt Johnson, who will soon move
to the c. +. Brown farm, was given
pleasant surprise last week in the
nature OF farewell dinner by score
or more OF his Pine River friends.
NJ. l.. Perringo of Forest Hill,
agent for the + NJ. + auto is prepar-
ing for good summers business.
He already has several sales under
way, and numerous prospects. See
his advertisement.
Rev. w. II. Long, a graduate OF
Alma college and pastor OF the Mt.
Pleasant Presbyterian church, occu-
pied the pulpit OF the Presbyterian
church in this city last Sunday even
ing
The junior class at the college. with
well-hlled lunch baskets, enjoyed a
picnic dinner at Turck's grove last
Saturday, Feb % The day was as
one OF June. and the young people
report an exceptionally good time.
Rodcn c. Hooper returned to Seat
tie Washington. last Monday after
spending two weeks at the home OF
his parents. Mr. and Mrs. +. W.
Hooper of thi, city On returning to
the west Mr.. Hooper will resume his
work with the Marshall-WellS Hard
ware Co. with which he has been for
six years.
Fire destroyed the general store
Of Harry G. Rose at Ashley, twelve
miles from here. late Tuesday night
The blaze originated in the basement
about twenty minutes after Mr.. Rose
had left and the cause Is not fully
known. but it is believed it was due to
spontaneous combustion The entire
stock. valued at $4,000. aud the build.
ing. worth S3.5O0. were consumed
both fully covered by insurance. The
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09
Model Fair a Paris Siaht.

The model fair is one of the odd
sights of Paris. Every morning the
models young. old. comely or other
along the Boulevard St Michel, i'm the
artists quarter There the artists are
sure to find them and may make their
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09
The House Builder.

I'm sure It's not an easy thing to make a
blockhouse stand
I have 10 keep SO very still and steady
with my hand
And when IL gets up good and high some
grownup or the cat
II sure to come and joggle II and lay my
castle hat-
youths Companion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09
Cooking to the Aid of Suffrage.

NoukIHY 10 tTS FIu OF OuHFdSS'
A model restaurant with real home
cooking IS the newest step in the votes
fer women campaign. Ii is under the
patronage of Mrs. Belmont, who evi-
IDENTITY believes i'm the old adage "The
way TO a mans heart lies through his
stomach"
Patrons Of all classes and all creeds
are made welcome and while eating
the delicious cooking imbibe principles
Of equal franchise as well.
MAUD ROBINSON.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09
THE PEOPLE WILL SAY

Any newspaper reader of Gratiot County
will say that the best paper for the
news is
The Alma Record
Any merchant in Alma will say that
the advertising medium to reach the
people is
The Alma Record
Any advertiser will say that the lowest
advertising rates for the quality and
quantity of circulation those of
The Alma Record
Any one who has advertised in it
will say that for results in Northern
and Central Gratot there is no paper
to compare with
The Alma Record
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-02-22
boston TAR BABY
VICTOR over B. LANG
IOUL N SIXTH GIVES NEGRO
DECISION OVER AUSTRALIAN
IN LONDON FIGHT.

By Associated Press.
London Feb. 2l-Bm Lang who
once held the heavyweight champion
ship of Australia was mo- match for
sam Laugrord. the American pugn-
ist in a scheduled twenty round bout
at olympia tonight Longtord won
In the sixth round when Lang was
disqualified. Lang was almost out
when he committed the foul
After six Rcrceromds whom Lang
ford was down. the Australian IA "a
dazcd sort of way rushed at the
American and struck him Tmmedi-
atcly the referee proclaimed Langford
the winner.
The Australian with an his natural
advantages, including his extra 50
pounds IN weight, was hopelessly out
classcd by the negro fighter who
walked into him and hit him from all
angles where and when he willed.
Lang was all nerves, he seemed badly
frightened ard his disqualification was
the best thing that could have hap
ponod. for he was so groggy that he
was bound 10 have been coon put out,
The only redeeming feature OF
Laug's showing was his gamoness I'm
taking punishment As carly as the
first round Langford punched him
over the ring, and I'm the second the
negro forced IN Australian into the
neutral corner and dropped him for
Il
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-02-22
bailey REMARK
brings Kisses
TEXAS SENATOR DlSPLNAsES
AUDITORS IN GALLERIES,
DEVERIDGE HAS THE FLOOR
Foremost Hoe of IOrimcr Begin. Iwu
DAYS Spccch--Burr0ws i Seek
Ing Vote.

Washington, Feb. 2l-A long slb-
liant hiss floated over The chamber of
the United Sutes senate today rising
above the expiring applause with
which the galleries had greeted com
ment reflertIng upon the intelligence
OF the occupants. so far as many who
have long been counted with Il could
recall never before had hiss been
heard In that dignified body.
The incident followed a remark OF
Senator Bailey of Texas, when senator
Crawford Of South Dakota who had
made a statement bearing upon the
Lormer case that brought forth an
expression Of approval from the on
looking opponents of the Illinois SEM
ator who sat In the gallery
No applause viii he permitted
from those I'm galleries, said the vice.
president. soyerci, The applause" ."
said the Texas senator who was In a
controversy with Crawford "is a fair
measure of the intelligence Of the au-
dience"
From that portion o. the audience
which had not previously Joined I'm
the applause their came slight out-
burst despite the presiding officers
caution. but as II tralled out came a
hiss No notice was taken 10y the
senator, or officers OF that body
The day IN the senate was largely
| devoted 10 LOrimer. Beveridge took
the floor near O'Clock and spoke FOR
more than four hours lie did not
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-02-22
JAPANESE TREATY
GOES 70 SENATE
pr. .~lDlNT SUBMITS NEW
AGREEMENT.
SURPRISE TO The LEADERS
Proposed Treaty Come, as Surprise Ia
Ncnnlur--Niny Delay Action
la Matter.

B. N.,o.u..d Pross
Washington Feb. .l.-Thc text NJ
"a now troatv with Japap. designed to
.r.ul,,.. u,,,. ,f tyoi and ir,v, WIN
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r.r.r.r... D., an sno.i,I r.strictinn and
l,o,,.. D., t,. n,ti,,,I honor nf T,p,p
u1e ,prorrrp,,rt M a.. avn nnrts ~
fbr limitations mon enn,lrratiou from
Iopnu now r>pr,ssly plied upon inn
mipraHou into the United states
THE document 4. said To provide
that clthcr country may denouncc the
treaty al the end of six months Il it
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-02-22
TEACHERS TO MusKoGrr.


The greater part OF the members
OF the local teacher force went to
Muskosee yesterday TO attend the an
.uual State Teachers Association. on
account of the association. school will
he dismissed tomorrow and Friday 50
that an of the teachers who can pos
slbly do SO can attend the conyen-
ton.
Miss Effie Williamson will lead IN
the general discussion of the resources
OF primary teacher on Thursdays
session, II X Short the retiring In
structor I'm science I'm the High School.
will talk on the subject OF The Next
State Adoption In Science" Superln-
tendent j. c.. Masters Is another To-
cal teacher 90 have a place on tho
program This afternoon he will dis-
cuss the needs Of an educltionel COM
mission to unity the courses Of study
IN the various state institutions.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-02-22

Snow and sunshine mingled proc-
ucally throughout the entire day
yesterday. The clouds We're broken
and light, but at that more snow fell
Iluring the DAY than on any day OF the
lHntor once before this winter the
lftlcIal counter computed six flakes
one time and thirteen at another
khile yesterday there were as many
L fifty with the count made before
b. flakes struck the ground. The
heezing was hard enough 10 crust the
Pound Monday night, and a similar
mperature was experienced again
st night, the mercury standing lower
Ean 20 degrees above zero during
b carly evening.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-02-22
State Scores first
IN SAPULPA HEARING
COURT sUSTAINs ACTION or PROS
ECUTOR IN TRIAL or HARRY
YATES FOR MURDER.

SupuIpa, okla, Feb 2t.--The prose-
cution scored the first point I'm the
trial Of Harry Yates. charged with the
murder of Ben Wadsworth. a promi-
nent citizen Of this county, who was
shot last fall near Depew, when Dis
trict Judge Stanfield oyerruled the OBJ
lection of the defense 10 the intro
ducing OF statements made by Mrs.
Wadsworth, the Co-defendaut after the
crime was committed, by Special Prose
cutor Jackson IN his opening state
ment 10 the Jury
Jackson started hls opening az .
O'Clock this morning. but was soon
halted hy the objection of the de-
fcusr and the attorneys FOR both sides
argued the matter until 2,3O this after
neon when the Judge overuled the OBJ
lection
Judge Mechanism opNncd For the
defense this afternoon aud after one
witucs. for the state was put on the
stand, tho court adjourned until 20.
morrow
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-02-22
SLAY STOLEN swine;
SELL MEAT IN TULSA
FIFTY OsNCE COUNTY PORKERS
ARE MISSED AND OFFICERS
GO AFTER THIEVES.


Special 10 thc World
PawhuslSa. Okla, Feb 2i-Seyerl
Osage and Tulsa County officers have
been securing the woods Of eastern
Usage County Tor several days and
nights IN search Of three fellows who
have been butcherag other peoples
hogs and selling the pork iu Tulsa,
10 Is alleged that about fifty Usage
County hogs have been killed and sold
by the stll uncnught porN-peddlers
during this winter