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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-18

which has been constant since the day
he entered Alma. f. r. Hurst spoke
next upon the subject, Tending the
Baby and introduced his address
with some new observations upon this
most delightful of household duties.
He then spoke of Alma as the one
time baby. college of Michigan, but
which has now outgrown To such an
extent some of her older brothers and
sisters about the state Stanley Graves,
who has been the cause of more
cracked ribs in Alma through his va
riOus and sundry provoking stunts,
was introduced by Toastmastcr Perry
and replied with witty and philosophi-
cal remarks on life after graduation.
Mr.. Graves had some business 10
transact and in the course of his re-
marks gave every one present an OPP
portunity to subscribe To this years
College Annual MIR. Perry then
called upon Dr. ]. NJ. Burkley. chair
man of the Board of Trustees. request
ing him to speak in regard to alumni
representation on the Board In the
course of his inspiring address DR.,
Barklcy explained that he was now
working upon plan TO present TO the
Trustees in the June meeting, where
by the alumni may have continuous
and proportionate representation in
the ruling body of the college This
part OF the program was closed by an
address by Dr. Bruske upon "Thc Col
lege of Today and Tomorrow Or
Pruske pictured in glowing language
the Alma of the future, dwelling at
length upon the ideals that he hoped
she would uphold i'm the Development
of the truest and best in character
\ short business session followed
i'm which new officers were elected
for the coming year. VIM Winton
was elected president. Wallace Web
Der vicc-presidcnt. and Miss Marian
Paddock sccrctary-trcaS
After this session the whole group
gathered around the platform with
Miss Paddock at the piano and sang
old college songs Copies OF Paul
Allurcd's alma Mater" were passed
around. Everyone learned to sing
Alma's college song
Mr. and Mrs Divine then conducted
the entire party through the new
church, which is among the most mag
ni6cent church structures in the coun-
try. As one walked about the vari-
Gus departments OF the brcat build
ing he could not but feel pride that
Alma had graduated the man who
marshalled the forces to erect SO great
a temple Of religion
The banquet was a great success in
every way. due in great part to the
untiring efforts OF the officers OF the
association and the kindness of Mr.
Divine and his church in opening
their church for the annual reunion,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-18

Tn -pcaking Of the event the De-
troit Free Press of Sunday said in
part The Detroit Central high
school team tore around the cinder
path and won the class \ relay by a
neat margin. They earned five points
which in the final reckoning placed
them on even footing with the dark
horse team from Alma high school.
Before the last two events OF the big
meet, the count stood 21l points for
the Detroit Central lads and 23H
point, for Nina. Kress, Hood, Race
and Jackson won second for Alma in
the elias, b relay thus making the tie
OF 26Il points for both teams
Through the turning OF a coin, the
proud Detroit Central stars again re-
ceivcd the honor OF leaving the field
with the highest honor attainable and
the cheers of the lads as they swept
off the college field in huge touring
car with the big r. b. Royl cup in
their possession. spoke eloquently of
the joy that reigned in their hearts.
Detroit Central won the meet in 1908,
but il was the working OF an evenly
balanced, Woodworking team that
helped the Dctroiters TO equal Alma's
score rather than the work of a few
individual stars as in 1905. The only
sad feature, from the Central boys
standpoint is that the big cup must
be shared with Alma for six months
of the year
NO greater surprise could be i'm
agned than when it was announced
that Alma had tied for first. Great
credit is due the sturdy athletes who
upheld Alma's honors today. The
Almaitcs secured points in nine of
the Is events and took but two hrsts.
Cooper. of Alma led the race for three
laps in the mile run. but Osborn. of
Kalamazoo strobe by the colored ath-
lctc on the straightaway. Osborn was
aftcrward disqualified because OF in
tericrng with another running. the
first place thus going to Cooper.
kress, the great point gettcr for
Alma. forsook the vaulting pole long
enough TO lead the others who had
qualified in the 22O-yard dash, a merry
race. winning handily by a good mar
gin
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-18
COURSE
Price of Tickets Advanced EXCep.
tiOnaI Talent Secured

The Lyceum course committee met
last Friday evening with Messrs. s,
E Blackwood of the Redpath Slayton
Lyccum bureau of Chicago, and X. f.
Bendell of the Colt l.yceum bureau of
Cleveland, and selected four numbers
of next years course from the former
bureau and two from the latter. the
six composing the strongest as well
as the most expensive course ever of
fcred 10 the Alma public.
The numbers are as follows:
The LeBrun Grand Opera Com
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-18
COLLEGE HUSTLER
President BruSke Preached Last SIM
day in Detroit
AT ST. ANDREWS CHURCH
An Interesting History OF the Growth Of The
College Was Presented

DR. Bruske was ON one of his un-
firing jauuts to Detroit, Sunday, May
= This is not given as news for near
ly every week, DR. Bruske is off some
where plugging for Alma, but this trip
was singular that the Detroit Free
Press OF Monday morning had the fol-
loving account OF it:
president y f. Bruske, OF Alma
college occupied the pulpit OF ST. An
drew's Presbyterian Church yesterday
morning He spoke in great part OF
the work which has been done by the
institution of which he is the head
Thirty years ago ! did not believe
in such a college as Alma College in
the State of Michigan he said, II
believed it would be far better for the
Presbyterians and Congregationalists
TO form some kind of organic union
for the purpose OF the higher educa-
ton at Olivet The effort was made
by lis and it failed Either the Pres
byterian Church must retreat from
the field OF higher education. leaving
hat work to be done by the state and
by the other denominations or 60 for
ward independently and establish a
college of our own.
Twenty-four years ago. the effort
was begun. Alexander Folsom, Bay
City, gave $4,000 and the citizens of
Nina gave in grounds and buildings
$4,000 more The first president was
Dr. George f. Hunting who had
charge OF the institution for three
years, and in the midst of disaster re-
signed and returned TO the pastorate.
Twenty years ago ! was asked to
shoulder these burdens and ever since
| have been a beggar in public and
private, until some OF my best friends
do not know me on the street, not
wishing to be solicited
This is however. but one side Of
the picture. and not its bright side
On the other hand. when | have wit
messed the progress OF these twenty
ycars-whcn ! remember that we be-
gan with two buildings and now have
seven; and that we began with three
acres of land for a campus and now
have thirty; that we began with fac
ulty OF seven professors and teachers,
and now have twcnty-six: that we be-
gan with thirty-livc student, and now
nave three hundred and two; that we
began with dfty thousand dollars en-
iowmcnt and now have four hundred
thousand dolars-when ! am remind
ed As ! frequently am, Of the useful
ness OF the college. that the college is
preaching the gospel in the high pa-
ccs and low places oi the State OF
Michigan; that it is preaching the gos-
pei in China. Japan. Korea, India and
Syria. | am grateful for the privilege
Of having worked for Alma College
during these twenty years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-18
A[NA TIES DETROIT
High School Athletes Prove Their
Metal and Keep Alma on the Map
TIE WINNERS OF LAST YEAR
Detroit to Have Big Cup six Months Then SEND
il TO Alma

The state interscholastic track meet
at East Lansing last Saturday brought
together over two hundred athletes
from all parts OF Michigan The
events were held on college field at
NJ. A. {. and were witnessed by a
large concourse OF people interested
in the various schools OF the state.
The following official standing OF the
schools represented shows Alma a
top notcher with 26z points to her
credit, tieing Detroit Central, the
holder Of the T. b Royl cup.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-18
HE is IMPROVING.

The many friends of "Blly" Mclch-
ers will be pleased to know that he is
improving nicely and his ultimate re-
covery now seems assured. He was
taken last week to St Mary's hospi-
tai, Saginaw. where an operation was
performed by DIR. c. II. Sample of
that city, assisted by Drs. Gardner
of Alma and Williamson of Saginaw.
The operation permitted the insert
ing OF drainage tube in the patients
lung, allowing the removal OF pus
which had formed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-18
POMONA GRANGE
Met Last Saturday With Liberty
Grange at North Star

Liberty Grange entertained Gratiot
Pomona at Liberty Hall last Satur-
day, May -. An interesting program
had been prepared, as follows:
1000 a. m-Open in 9Th degree.
Regular business
Report of subordinate Oranges
1900 m.-IIour for good cheer
1880 p. m.-Music, Liberty. Orchestra
I'm Memoriam-Alrs. Ed. Redman
Song .................. Liberty
Problems in Home Making
.............Mrs Walter Clark
Recitation ....... Bessie Callahan
Discussion ....................
......... Mrs. Richard Knowlton
Preparing the Soil for Seed
ing ..................M Lake
Discussion Led by Mr. c. Lake
Paper, entitled Emigration
............... Florence Wood
Question box
Supper
6 80 p. m.-Fifth degree
500 p. m.-Program by Liberty.
The day was thoroughly enjoyed by
the large number present
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-18
COUNTY GETS $5Z.VVS
OF The Semi.Annudl Distribution of
Primary School Money
.ALMA's PORTION S5,3Ss.00
Seven Dollars Allowed for Every Child Of
School Age

The ,cmi-annual May apportion-
mcnt of the primary school money
has been made by the state at the rate
of s. for each child of school age.
Gratiot county gets the sum of S57-
rs The number includcd in the ap-
portionmcnt in this county is s,254.
The amount apportioucd to the vari-
ous townships and cities in the county
j. a., follows:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-18
RECORD
GratiOt County State Bank in Business
al Years

The Michigan Investor of last week
had the following item in reference
to one of Gratiots Counties financial
institutions:
The Gratiot County State Bank
of St Louis has made the excellent re-
cord of being in business continuous
ly for ~ years, and being one of 80
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-18
HOWE EROM The EAST.

w w. Stopple returned to Alma
Saturday evening from an extended
business trip which included New
York city. Philadelphia and other
eastern cities. Mr. Stopple reports
business good in the section of the
country he visited.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-18
The WOOL MARKET.

Wool is coming in in small guam
titles. Three buyers are busy and the
farmers are sure OF the top price when
they market their wool in Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-18

The Philathen Club of the Baptist
church met on Monday evening with
Mrs. Cook.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-06
MOTOR BOAT OWNERS FINED.

Collector of the Port William F.
Stone, OF Baltimore, yesterday imposed
fine of $500 on William Hoffman
owner of the gasoline boat Margaret,
for navigating the boat without the
necessary equipment prescribed under
the laws governing the equipment OF
motor vessels. The Margaret was with.
out foghorn, bell, whistle, had no
means aboard for sustaining aaoat
every person in the boat, no means for
extinguishinG burning gasoline should
q fire occur on the craft, and was with
out copies-of the motor. boat rules. re-
sulting in the owner being fined 500
for each offense. The owner. OF the
Margaret must also appear before the
United States district attorney for not
having the necessary fire extinguishers
on board the boat.
]. r. Joiner, of Chestertown, was
fined 500 by Collector Stone for vio-
Iating the law for navigating his motor
boat without having l,fe-preservers or
the means on board the launch to sus-
tain ahoat those in the craft, according
to the requirements Of the Law.
II. E. Barnes, OF Walkerton, Va,
was reported for not having his launch
equipped with the means OF floating
its passengers, no whistle, and no means
for extinguishing burning gasoline.
The case against Barnes has been re-
ferred to the officials at Yorktown, Va.
who vii! impose the 6ne for tbs vio-
latiop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-06
LAST SPEECHES MADE.
Swanson is Given Rousing Ovation
at Carter GLASS;
Home.

Lynchburg, Va, Sept. 6.-Senato
Claude A. Swanson addressed an audi
ence estimated at 1880 last night ii
the City Auditorium in behalf of hi
candidacy against Congressman Carte
Glass for the United States Senate.
Senator Swanson was cheered to tn,
echo when he rose to speak. and wa
forced to stand for several minutes bow
ing his thanks. Senator Swanson said
that in the four months of the cam.
paign Mr.. Glass had not challenged
him to joint debate until eleven O'Clock
last Saturday night, but had gone
around on the stump Ikea prize fighter,
probably believing, from the reports Of
his speeches printed in the Lynchburg
News, himself to be veritable tiger in
debate. Senator Swanson deficd any
one to shoE where he had ever declined
to meet Glass in debate. The SANITY
Statesman OF Lynchburg," the senator
sarcasticallY termed him, eyoking ap-
plaure.
Plans we're completed last night for
an automobile torchlight procession
tonight in Richmond in honor of Sena-
tors Thomas S. Martin and Claude A.,
Swanson. Every street of importance
in the city will be trayersed and there
will be several hundred cars in line.
While the auto parade is in progress,
former Governor A. j. Montague will
be speaking at the city auditorium in
the interests OF Congressman w. A.
Jones and Carter Glass.
Mr.. Montague last night addressed
crowd OF Southside citizens and renewed
his attack on Senator Martin, charging
him with being lobbyist, and be also
accused Senator Swanson of dabbling
in stocks of the American Tobacco Com
pany, and charged him with antagonism
to labor unions.
Congressman Jones spoke last night
at Newport News, and will end his
campaigning at Fredericksburg to
night.
Senator Martin spokea at Staunton last
night and this afternoon and will
speak at Chatham, where barbecue
will be given in honor of him and
Senator Swanson. He will close his
at Danville at night.
Congressman Glass spoke at Dan
Vile last night and will end his speech
at Lynchburg tonight.
Congressman Hal D. Flood yester
day addressed audiences at Marion,
Wytheville, and Pulaski, in the inter-
ests of Senators Martin and Swanson,
and his advices to headquarters are
He says he finds the south
vest section deeply interested in the
and predicts that large
,ote will be cast in Thursdays pri- |
mary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-06
AMERICA RETAINS CUP.
Dixie " Again Beats Pioneer British
Challenger While Viva is
Third.

Huntington, L. T., Sept. 6-SuperioI
speed and construction, and perhaps an
accident, gave to America yesterday
the custody for another year OF the
Harnsworth trophy for the worlds
motorbo championship. The Dixie
w, the speediest boat ofkhe American
defending craft, carried off the honors.
But if it had not been for an accident
to the Duke of Westminister's Pioneer,
the Englishmen might have saved the
day for the challengers.
The Pioneer was within 100 feet OF
the Dixie, at second stakeboat OF the
second round, after gaining 200 feet
during the FIST round. In turning the
west stake buoy, however, Noel Rob.
bins, steering the Pioneer, put on all
speed. The engines would not stand
it, and there was collapse.
The Pioneer stopped. The Dixie in
creased her lead from 100 feet to half a
mile, then mile, and then four miles,
while the crew OF the Pioneer strained
themselves to overcome the difficulty.
After gaining this advantage, however,
the Dixie slackened speed, making no
effo,t to more than hold the race SAFE.
The Disturber II the Chicago marvel
did wonderfully we'll Jon the first round.
But just after the second stake OF the
first round was turned, while she was
buried in spray, a floating empty soap,
box was caught. AS the boat with sud
denly increased speed, leaped into the
air like flying fish, her bow came
down on the floating soap box,
1t tore big hole in the Disturber's
hull, and she had to race for shore to
keep from sinking. She made the
shore on the Rocks. but while the hull
is badly wrecked it is believed the en-
CINE is safe. The crew got bad
ducking.
The Viva finished second in the race,
but never showed the speed which was
expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-06
CHINA TO SEND ATHLETES.
Will Have Strong Representation lr
OLYMPIC Games of 1912.

Will Have Strong Representation In
Olympic Games of 1912.
When the arrangements for the
Olympic games in 1912 are definitely
settled the committee believes they
will show n more completely interna-
tional participation than ever before.
For one thing, unless present plans &c
astray there will be a strong and pic
turesque Chinese team In the stadium.
The American athletic trainer Mr..
BeaI, who Is selecting the team In Chi
ma, has written to the Swedish author
tiles that his men are sure to put In
an appearance provided the question
of the heavy cost Of travel Is over
come by the granting of reduced fares
over the Russian railways.
To bring about this result the Swed-
lsn committee has stirred up the Rus
sian committee, which In turn IS bring
Ing pressure to bear on the Russian
railway authorities, so it Is tolerably
certain the orientals will have q
chance to show their athletic mettle
in contests with the westerners next
summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-06
WEppING In PRINCE GEORGE.

Prince George county, Md, was the
scene of happy gathering last nigh,
when Miss Bertha Mae Raum, of that
county, became the bride of Mr..
Thomas Bedford Hayden. of this city.
There were sixty-one guests pressns of
"Silesia," the beautiful home of the
bride, a great many of whom we're from
this city. Three power boats were used
to convey the Alexandrians to the we'd
ding-Ruth K, Capt Chas. Swift and
Chief George Swift: Annie, Capt. Frank
Raum; and May, Capt. Alvin Hayden.
The lawn surrounding the home was
beautifully lighted with Chinese Ian
terms, and all who attended were de-
lighted with the trip. John Alvin
Hayden, brother of the groom, acted
as best man andsMss Pauline Walters,
as bridesmaid. The ceremony was i'm
pressiyely performed by Rev. Edward
w. Brubaker, Of Prince George county.
After partaking OF hearty supper and
several speeches and much hand-shak-
ing and with best wishes for the future
of the young couple, the bride and
groom and friends returned to this.
city about midnight. Mr.. and Mrs
Hayden left for Atlantic City this
morning to spend their honeymoon.
The groom is son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John T. Hayden, OF this city, and the
bride q daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Raum, OF "Sils.i,."
Those who attended from Alexandria
were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Reginald Tatspaugh,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. 7. Hayden,
George H. Hayden, Miss Hilda Hay
den. George Hayden, jr., Ed.
win Hayden, Jno. Alvin. Hayden,
Harry Hayden, Jno Hancock,
Clarence Sutton, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Walker, Mr.. and Mrs. Goodrich,
Miss Bessie Moore. Miss Mary Sutton
and sister, Milton Elliott, Mrs.
Joseph Roberts, Mr.. and Mrs. Wright,
and Mrs. Ella Moore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-06
CAMPAIGN IsGL.0sED.
Claimed that Alexandria Will go
Overwhelmingly for Martin
and Swanson.

Last night marked the end of til,
campaign work on the part OF tn,
friends OF thefour candidates for United
States senator in the democratic pri
mary which takes place tomorrow ano
all the politicians will take good rest
today for the strenuous work at the
polls tomorrow.
According to the best information
that the Gazette can secure the vote
will be heavy on account OF the active
work that has been done, and the city
will give Martin and Swanson an over
whelming majority. According to the
estimates of the Martin and Swanson
supporters there will be / $50 votes cast
of which Jones and Glass will only re-
]ceive 200 giving their opponents a ma
jority OF 1, $50. The Jones GLASS fac
ton laugh at these figures and say that
they are greatly exaggerated. They do
not give out any figures of their own,
but warn their supporters of the ex-
travagant claims made by the other
side.
The polls in Alexandria will open to-
morrow morning at 5 "a a. m. and close
at 6:23 p. III. The voting places will
be as follows: First ward, corner Royal
and Prince street; Second Ward, on
Royal street opposite City Hall; Third
ward, Odd Fellows Hall. north Colum
bus street; Fourth ward. Old Friendship
Engine House, south Alfred street. The
judges and clerks will be as follows:
Wayne Byers, Oscar Phillips
and c.. P. Waller; Second Conrad
Schwab, R. T. Cook and Lawrence
Clark; Third-Jobn Graham, Frank
Penn and William Hinken; Fourth =
John Lawler, Thomas Ghauncey and
C. M. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-06
POLICE COURT.

EJustice Fl. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
Henry Samuels, colored. charged
with stealing clothing, was sent to Jail
for three months.
James Elliott, charged with vagrancy,
was dismissed with the understanding
that he was to leave the city within an
hour.
A white lnan, charged with using
abusive language towards woman
was fined S..
Several boys, charged With gambling
we're dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-06
WILLIAMS KIDNEY PILLS

Have you overworked your nervous
system and caused trouble with your
kldneys and bladder? Have you pains
In IONS, side, back and bladder? Have
you fabby appearance of the face and
unGer the eyes? A frequent desire ia
pass urine? IF so, Williams Kidney
Oils will cure you-Druggists, pr1ce 5Oo
Williams Mfg Co., Props, CLEVELAND
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E. S. Leadber d sona
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-06
FIRE THIS MORNING.

At three O'Clock this morning fire
was discovered in the rear portion OF
the building of the Alexandria Iron
Works, southeast corner OF Wilkes and
Royal streets. An alarm was sounded,
and the department responded. The
fire was soon subdued. The damage
was slight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-06

200 Dogs Entered In Manitoba Trials.
Two or three hundred dogs from all
over the United States and Canada
will be entered in the annual Manitoba
field trials, open to bird dogs only,
which will be pulled of. in September
on the prsiries west Of Winnipeg. The
great event is the Derby for dogs un-
der two years old
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-06
Personal.

Miss Lena Sullivan left this morn
ing to visit her aunt, Mrs. A. B. Ter
r:ll, in Roanoke.
George L. Summers, nativespf this
city, but for many years res Ysnt OF
Evansville, Georgia. is on visit to his
old home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-06
PAVING OF DUKE STREET.

The paving OF Duke street between
Royal and Fairfax will shortly be COM
menced. E. S. Leadbeater, chairman
of the committee on streets is advertis-
ing for proposals for the work, which
proposals will DO opened on Saturday,
September 18th.