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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-12
OSCULATORY B0MBARDMENT
NEARLY DROWNED PUCClNI.
All Masculine Members Of Opera Com
pany Sped Composer Seward.

When Puccini, the Italian composer
who did the music for the grand opera
production OF "The Girl Of the Golden
West" sailed for home from New
York he was most extensively kissed
up.
Headed by Gatti-Casazza, the direc-
tor, and Amato, the baritone, forty OF
the men singers and chorus men or
the Metropolitan organization went 10
the pier TO see their cOmpatriot Off.
There were no lady song birds there.
The hour was too early. But c couple
of hundred OF Puccinfs enthusiastic
fellow countrymen stood on the string
pieces and cheered.
When the shore bell rang the kissing
started In a body the Metropolitan
group charged on Puccini Like a
brave man he met them, with arms
extended and lips pouted.
A sound like somebody taking OF a
pair Of wet galoshes In hurry!
That was Gatti- Casazzi's double kiss,
one for each cheek Of Pusctni.
A sound like Bessie the Brindle pull
ing her hind foot out Of the mud!
That was Amato's fervent salute.
A sound like somebody stropping a
razor rapidly!
That was Scott. the basso. putting
seven or eight quick ones over.
A series Of sounds suggestive Of
drowning kittens in a well!
That was the minor stars taking
their turns.
A succession OF sounds like 1900
harelipped actors drinking their chow
der from the end of the spoon!
That was the chorus men.
grand medley, slashing, crashing,
smashing liquid sounds like the waters
coming down at LAHORE!
That was everybody kicking in at
once for a last chance.
Puccini drowned game. He was res
cued as he went down for the last
time with low, 'gurgling cry, taken
to his stateroom. pumped out dried or
with rough towels.
But II was close call.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-12

There is more Catarrh in this section
Of the country thsn all other diseases
put together and until the last few years
was supposed to be incurable. For q
great many years doctors pronounced 1t
a local disease and prescribed local
remedies and by constantly failing to
cure with local treatment pronounced it
incurable. Science has proven catarrh
to be constitutional disease and there
fore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh.. Cure manufactured by
+. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is
the only constitutional cure on the
market. 1t is taken internally in doses
from 10 drops to teaspoonful. 1t acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
of the sy stem. They offer one hundred
dollars for any case il fails to cure. Send
for circulars and testimonials.
Address: F. J. CHENEY & Co, Toledo
Ohio.
Sold by druggists 7sc.
Take Halls familyIPills for constipa.
ton.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-12
WOMtN's WOES
Alma Women Are Finding Relief at Last

1t does seem that women have more
than fair share of the aches and pains
that affiict humanity they must keep
up" must attend to duties in spite of
constantly aching backs, or headaches,
dizzy spells, bearing. down pains; they
must stoop over, when to stoop means
torture. They must walk and bend and
work with raking pains and many aches
from kidney ills. Kidneys cause more
suffering than any other organ of the
body. Keep the kidneys we'll and
health is easily maintained. Read of a
remedy for kidneys only that helps and
cures the kidneys and is endorsed by
people you know.
Mrs. Charles Vine, 426 +. Downie St.
Alma, Mich, says Il was greatly
benefited by Doan's Kidney Pills when
l was suffering from lame and aching
back and other symptoms of kidney
trouble. Since learning of the great
merit of this remedy, have taken it on
several occasions and | nave never failed
to get relief Doan's Kidney have my
highest endorsement.
For sale by all dealers. Price 90 cents
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York
sole agents for the United Safes.
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no other.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-12
Especial Correspondence.

Lansing, Mich.-The political atmo-
sphere in and around the state capt.
col has reached the boiling point now,
and as the administration of Govern
or Osborn is well under way, the heads
Of Warner appointees are dropping in
to the political waste basket at rapid
rate. Never in the history of Michi-
gan has there been such a complete
ovrhauling and housekeeping as the
one now conducted by the governor
"Who is next?" is the anxious ques-
ton asked by the officials who have
reason to believe the axe will fall on
them When Governor Osborn COM
pletes his work as eXecutioner, only a
few of the fittest will survive the
political guillotine. This cleaning out
process is a herculean task, and only
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-12
GERMAN WOMEN INCREASE.
Latest Census Shows Figures Opposed
to kaiser's Views.

to kaiser's Views.
The predominating feature OF the
German national census IL the grow
ing preponderance Of the female ele-
ment, and this il exercising the minds
not only Of the government, but also
Of all politicians and social reformers
There is a deep rooted idea in Ger
many, which, as well known, Is shared
by the kaiser and the ruling element,
that woman's sphere Is the home and
that It Is the destiny Of woman to
seek a mate and find her happiness in
the upbringing OF her children.
The increasing preponderance of wo-
men Is forcing Germany further and
further away from this ideal and is
making the position more and more
difficult for those who still oppose the
entrance of women into all sorts OF oc-
equations and professions.
Strangely enough. in France. too, the
same increase I'm the excess Of women
over men is noted Although the last
census In France Was taken I'm 1906,
the detailed results were only made
public recently The census gives the
number OF males as 19,O99.721 and
the number Of females as 1874 ,032, n
difference Of 64b,211 I'm favor OF the
latter sex. Twenty years ago the fe-
male sex IN France outnumbere6 the
male by only 10000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-12
RUN, NOW, DODBURN YE!
Mr.. Fishers Ingenious Device Renders
Fractions Teams Harmless.

Frank Fisher OF Reardon. Wash. has
invented new anti-runaway device.
II is simply clutch upon the whole
gearing of the horse or team, which
by the application of lever will in
stantly detach the team from the We
hicle. All that Farmer Jones has to
do when the colts show disposition
to grow fractions Is to pull the lever.
Then the colts may do their worst.
The wagon will be left standing I'm the
road.
If just before the team reaches a
railway crossing Farmer Jones feels
that the oncoming train Is apt to col
lide with the wagon he yanks the le-
yer and the colts may dash to their
doom alone If they want to, dadburn
'emi
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-12
GIRLS PREFERRED CADETS.
West Pointers Favorites Over Presi-
dent In Montana Eyes

Senator Carter recently escorted a
bevy OF beautiful Montana girls TO the
executive offices to see the president.
While waiting In the corridor Senator
Dick Of Ohio came in leading a squad
OF West Point cadets In long gray
overcoats. They, too, found corners
and sat down also to wait
There were several parties ahead of
them, and II was dreary waiting. The
cadets looked across through the cor
ridor at the girls, and the girls now
and then looked at the cadets. The
senator's promptly sensed the situa tion
and advanced toward each other.
SENATOR said Dick, my boys
would like to meet your girls"
"Bring them over. bring them over"
said the smiling Carter
When an usher announced that the
president was ready to meet all COM
ers the senators had lively time
segregating their charges and getting
them into line.
"Well. aren't you glad you met
himT Senator Carter asked one Of the
seminary maids as they emerged from
the presidents private Office.
Indeed l am" she replied. 81
wouldn't have missed the chance for
anything Isn't he perfectly adorable
IN that gray uniform
~ meant the president" explained
the senator
ibid your the maid commented,
quite unperturbed. "Mr. Taft is very
pleasant. How much does he weigh p
The senator changed the subject.
Then he mopped his brow. Senator
Dick mopped his. Then they shook
hands and led their charges away-in
different directions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-12


Q man with high ideals OF citizenship
and determination as possessed by Mr..
Osborn is equal to it. The new ap-
sentiments are, of course, subject to
confirmation by the senate, and hot
o2ht will be made on the floor 70 de-
feat the governors purpose, but the
fAct that Lieutenant Governor Ross is
favorable to the plans and ideas of
The governor and has allowed the chief
executive TO pick the committee on
executive business, is a great leverage
IN the hands of Mr.. Osborn.
New State Officers.
taken charge of the executive Office
and succeeds Major Loomis Of Ionia,
secretary to the governor. Mr.. Oates
u brilliant young attorney, has
served one term in the Legislature and
conducted the Osborn campaign in the
upper peninsula.
George b. Horton of Fruit Ridge,
Lenawee county, will succeed William
II. Hoyt of Plymouth, Wayne county,
- tax commissioner. Mr.. Horton was
master of the state grange and one of
the staunch Osborn supporters in the
recent campaigns, and his selection to
this important position can be regard
Cd as a compliment to the grangers,
who Loyalty supported the governor
despite the fact that the Grange as a
body Is in favor Of a tonnage tax and
Mr.. Osborn has repeatedly stated that
he is against such manner of taxation.
G. W. Palmer, better known as "Pus'
Palmer of Maniste will take charge of
the insurance department. Mr.. Palm.
Or is an able man, well versed in in
surance matters, and is we'll qualified
20 maintain the insurance department
Of Michigan on the high level estab.
lished by Former Commissioner James
v. Barry.
Gilbert Dame of Northport succeeds
Colon G. Lille of Coopersville as dairy
and food inspector. Mr.. Dane has had
considerable training along this line
OF work. For number of years he
served as Inspector in the department
Of which he now becomes the head.
The executive committee of the
State Automobile association, at a
meeting held at Grand Rapids recent
ly, voted TO ask Governor Osborn tc
appoint Horatio Earle state highway
commissioner. Governor Osborn can
not do this if he continues to feel thai
one term will do him. The commits
sioner's term is four years, and Mr.
Ely, the present commissioner, was ap
pointed by Governor Warner and his
appointment was confirmed by the sen
ate for full term of four years, whicf
means until 1913.
Complexion Of the House.
There are about forty new members
IN the house of representatives Forty
seven are second termers. while thir
teen are serving their third term. The
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-12
DEATH IN ROARING FIRE

may not result from the work # fire
bugs but often severe burns are caused
that make quick need for Bucklen s
Arnica Salve. the quickest, surest cure
for burns, wounds, bruises, boils, sores.
II subdues Inflammation. 1t kills pain.
IL soothes and heals. Drives OF skin
eruptions, ulcers or piles. Only 25c at
Rhodes Drug Store and Wheaton &
Sons.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-12
READY FOR FLYING AGE.

California Towns Charter Provides
For Municipal Aeroplane Landings.
Visions of the day when men shall
fly rs they now ride in street cars are
provided for by provision in the new
charter adopted by the citizens of Mo-
desto Cal
Power is given TO the city to con-
struct and operate aviation landings
rs n municipal enterprise, and IL is
said that the clause is wide enough
to enable the city fathers to conduct
aerial contests and to build aviation
parks
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-12
Queer Laundry Package.

Il IL not uncommon for laundries t.
Spoeive rings and other valuables with
tha soiled linen from thoir custoRers.
but they seldom make such a discov
cry as one which has been made at
Fulham, England. When a basket Of
linen was received from the country
few days ago the sorters were
alarmed to see the upheavel of the
contents and hear a plaintivs cry. The
linen was removed, and black cat
was found benath.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-12
SUMNER

Ruby Cleverdon of Bedding visited
relatives last week.
A. K. Fowler was in Carson CITY on
business Thursday.
Harry Slater returned from Edmore,
Monday.
Mrs. F. J. Graham is visiting her
mother Mrs. Chas Milford near Crystal.
Raymond Duffieldlwas in Carson City
Stature ay on business.
Oliver and RAYMOND Dufield were in
Ithaca Monday on business.
A. Z. Fowler was business caller in
Ithaca, Monday.
Reason Forquer was in MT Pleasant
visiting relatives last week.
Arthur Prigsby and wife were in Ith-
AGA and Alma Saturday on business.
Ralph Holcomb was in Ithaca Mon.
day.
d. j. Ayers was in Elm Hall Monday.
John Robson was in Ithaca, Monday.
Mrs. c. A. Button who has been quite
sick for the past twos weeks is able TO
be out again.
Irett Tucker, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Story and Mrs. VIM. Henderson are on
the sick list.
Mrs..E. F. Potter of Bay City came
Saturday to organize Royal Neighbor
lodge. They i;started (: with fourteen
members and will have another meeting
Wednesday to complete their work.
Mrs. Cornelia Sherman of Carson City
came Tuesday to visit and. help care for
her sister, Mrs Samuel Story.
Mrs. Isaac ..Mangus, who lived ives,
and south of town had stroke OF
paralysis Saturday andidied:in the eve.
ming. The services. were held at ten
o'clock Wednesday
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-12
Aluminium Wires Best.

Not only are aluminium wires for
the transmission of electricity cheaper
than copper hut they shed water more
readily an, are less liable TO damage
by sleet storms.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-12
REWARD COMING
FOR COMMUTERS
Moving Picture Shows to While
Away Hours Between Trains.
ONE TICKET GOOD FOR ALL.

Pennsylvania Railroad Announces In
novation to Begin at Pttsburg and
Spread Over System-Opportunity
For Family Basket Pcnies, but Last
Trains Are Sure to Be Crowded.
The Pennsylvania railroad Is going
to amuse its commuters with moving
pictures. 1t will give near-continu-
Gus performance too. The fine show
will be free, or, rather, admission to it
will be included In the price of a rail
road ticket
walk in, walk in, ladies and gen
tlemen; bring the little ones Next
way train for Podunk leaves In twenty
minutes. Meantime the railroad in
vites you to enjoy the dazzling, delight
full, delirious series of lifelike pictures
entitled The Wooing of Fawn Who
Trembles; or, Chippewa Chiefs
Love No charge All free, but show
your tickets for Podunk."
The voice Of the railroad barker will
time the barkers, chosen for their fog
horn voices. have been train an
nouncers
Fine For Commuters.
A dispatch from Pittsburg states:
Commuters who use the big Union
station of the Pennsylvania railroad
In this city will no longer be bored
while waiting for trains. The an
nouncement is made that moving pic
ture shows will be presented to them
in the station hereafter. The appara-
tus will be installed in two weeks. 1t is
expected. The films will be changed
daily, but the railroad officials pur-
pose to act as censors and TO eliminate
all Objectionable pictures. There will
be none showing train robberies or
train collisions. They might have a
bad impression on the minds of trav-
elers. This innovation will dispense
with the raucous voiced train callers,
for five minutes before trains leave
announcement Of their departure will
be thrown on the canvas on which the
pictures will be shown"
Such interesting and instructive,
shows must be a great success In
Pittsburg Then II is fair TO presume,
the paternal Pennsylvania will give
them In its huge New York station. 1t
is vast place, that station, but It
needs no prophet TO foresee that II IS
not half big enough TO hold the audi
ences that will gather to the free pic
ture shows. Each audience will never
change New York families will bring
along lunch baskets buy railroad tick
cts to Long Island city or Hoboken,
throng the station and revel all day In
perfectly good and moral fllms-and
new films daily.
Take Next Train.
The announcement will fash on the
canvas:
Next train for Sunnyside- blythe
Sea, Celestial Abodes, Peoples Para
disc and all other towns on the north
shore Of Long Island will leave In Ave
minutes"
And all the commuters who should
hurry home to dinner will smile at
each other and say:
1--WE will wait for the next train"
The last way train out win be the
only one filed. or course other rail
roads will enter into competition with
the Pennsylvania The New York
Central may invite commuters to a
free horse show; the Central Of New
Jersey will give continuous minstrel
show, perhaps, and the fascinating
Miss Phoebe Snow will skirt dance
Day and night
With all her might
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-12
Pea, an Expsn.ive Fuel.

An attempt to use peat as fuel In To-
comotives in Sweden has been aban-
doned. Though coal has TO be imported
its use has been found more economi-
cal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-12
iDECAPiTATIONS
ARE plentiful
Warner Apprentices Heads Drop.
ping on All Sides.
MORTON WILL SUCCEED nOYT

Hot Fight Expected When Senate Is
Called on to Confirm Appointments.
Never In History Of State Has
housekeeping Been So Thorough.
, Simpson Becomes Warden.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-12
Civil Service Bill.

Senator Mapes of Kent county has
drafted a civil service bill which will
place every employe in the state Offices
and state institutions. with the excep-
tion Of officers appointed by the gov.
ernor, superintendent of state insti
tutions, wardens of prisons and teach.
ers, under the civil service act. This
bill will be introduced in the senate
as soon as Senator Mapes has sub.
mitted il to the attorney general for
approval
The bill is broad enough to apply
not only to state employees, but also
to the employees of counties and mum
cipalities A commission of three Ia
be appointed by the governor is con
templated by the bill.
William Quilliams is out for ser.
geant-at-arms and undoubtedly will win
the plum. MAX SOCHA.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-12
Hall Retires From Race.

Sidney Hall of Bay City has with.
drawn from the race as secretary OF
the senate, and it is stated that he
will be offered the position as journal
clerk. which he held in the last house,
by Clerk Paul King.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1911-06-30
A Fine Fssaily s1sdioins.

Every family needs good pleassnts
to-take liver medicine. There is no
remedy known than Il better than st.
Josephs liver regulator for this purpose.
1t has been in use for thirty years, and
il indorsed by thousands Of families as
The greatest OF all family medicines. Il
Il relieves hilionsnssss constipation, IN
digestion. etc. and thus preserves good
health. Il 10 made In both liquid and
powder form. DruR9istz and general
dealers sell II. liquid 80 cents = bottle:
powders in sin boxes . centa box. eve
bQxnz tof dollar.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1911-06-30
'ROUNDABOUTTHES STATE.
Cleaned from Exchanges--Made by the Shears,
the Pencil and the Paste Pot--Some Oriei-
nal. Some Credited. and Some Stolen,
but Nearly All Interesting Reading.

l
of hard cider got a wedding sc-
count and sale ad mixed and
his readers were served with the
following dope: VIM. Smith, the
only son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah
Smith, was disposed Of at auction
to Lucy Anderson, on my farm
one mile east Of here in the pres
ance OF seventy guests including
the following, to.wit: Two mules,
twelve head of cattle. The Rev.
Jackson tied the nuptial knot, the
least averaging 1850 pounds on
the hoof. The beautiful home of
the bride was tastefully decorated
with a seewash calf, a spade, a
sulky rake, one feed grinder, one
set double harness almost new
and just before the ceremony was
pronounced Mendelsohn's we'd
ding march was played by one
milk COW five years old, one Jer-
sey COW TO be fresh next April,
(, carrying q bunch of flowers In
her hand and looking charming
in a gown made Of light spring
wagon, two boxes Of apples, two
racks of hay, one grindstone,
mouseline deori trimmed with 1870
bushels of spuds. The groom is
a well-known and popular young
man and has always stood we'll
among society circles Of twelve
Berkshire hogs, while the bride
is an accomplished and tslented
school teacher OF q splendid drove
of Poland -Chinss--pedigreed IL
desired. Among the beautiful
presents were two sets OF knives
and forks, one spring harrow, one
wheelbarrow, one go-cart, othor
articles too numerous to mention.
The bridal couple left yesterday
on an extended trip, term Of
twelve months time, otherwise
spot cash. Luncheon will be
served at the table. After this
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith will 90 to
housekeeping in cozy home at
the corner OF Main and DR.. r. L.
CRANKY, auctioneer. - Monroe
City News.
There was a call meeting Of the
stockholders Of the Tiffany
Springs Oil and Gas company at
the we'll in Platte county last
Monday. The well IL now down
$50 feet to gas sand. This we'll
has been tubed and capped and
It is estimated will fdrnish from
Doc, 900 to 1000, 900 feet OF gas.
1t is proposed to run q pipe from
the well to Parkville at once for
the use Of the people at that place.
The stockholders at this meeting
decided to sink two more wells
not q great distance from the
present well. Mr.. Barnes, the
prospector, says he is confident
that there is abundant natural
gas Ia the vicinity of the we'll that
can be piped to Parkville, Platte
City and Harlem.
July lst the Wells Fargo Ex.
press Company will supplant the
Pacific Express Company on the
Missouri Pacihc.Iron Mountain
system, the Wsbssh and Texas
and Pacific. It is understood that
the Wells Fargo Company will
take over the business OF the Pa
cific, the rumor being TO the effect
that the Wells Fargo has bought
q controlling interest in the Pa
lciiic.
While drawing . bucket Of
water from a well at her home
near Poplar BIuft, Mrs., Hibdion
was bitten on the head by . cop-
perhesd snake. While The wound
is very painful Il i not believed
that complications Of : fatal ns-
furs Mn dsveIoo.