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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-04

Clara ]. had said Eyes" and the
next evening l waded into the Van.
vivver mansion to drag Papa's and
Mammals consent away from them.
So long rs l played light comedy
roles / knew | was a hot fayorite with
the old folks at home. but when it
came to doing a leading part and
walking off with the daughter, | be-
gan to get uneasy for fear they'd
reach for the egg basket and hand me
few unripe scrambles.
When l squeezed through the por-
there / found the old lady and gentle
man very busy discussing their plans
for summer trip.
where are you going to spend the
summer, John?" inquired Father. CIV
ing me limp paw, which ] shook
hurriedly and then handed back to
him.
Here was an opening-a grand
chance to butt in right at the go off.
We'll, to tell you the solemn, we
haven't decided yet" ! answered.
WE" they both echoed.
L
playing a lone hand?" said the old
gentleman. I've always known you
as young man who could walk up
and down Easy street without
guardian or time-card This is the
first time | ever heard you speak of
a pull-back! Whence the WEEP
81 always thought you were free to
,,In Iaht ~
the old lady put in.
Here was my chance to climb the
family tree and knock down the fruit,
but for some reason or other the
blood seemed to rush to my voice,
and ! went backwards like a crab.
Papa had fixed me with his steel
blue eyes. and l could see by mothers
expression that she was beginning to
set me back as one of those double
life leaders.
My collar began to faint and my
hands grew nervous and wanted to
fight each other
The fact is, ladies' and gentlemen
err mean Mr.. Vanvivver, and you,
too, Mother-or-that is"
lhNu ! SlhDbeu It tdl-lSu grin ana
SAT there tim I used it ell up I was
over the eGge. Say, ths marriage
business lis immense after The whistle
blows, but the prelimiuaries make me
sick.
You seem to be a little to the
bad this evening John" said Father.
and Mamma began to shake her head,
as though she had a mental tintype
OF me far out on the road to ruin, and
walking fast
went at them again "As a mat
ter of fact, l merely dropped around
this evening to inquire if you could
that is to say, if it is possible for you
to give me-to give me your-your-
er-"
Overheard again and not life pre-
server in sight.
1t was pitiful.
Most extraordinary attack of hest
tation l ever knew you to have" said
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-04
THINGS WE LIKE TO KNOW.

Aluminium vessels are more eXpen-
sive than granite, but in the end they
are safer. If a dish boils dry and
burns, the granite surface is apt to
crack and break Off and a bruise
or fall cracks and breaks it..
Pieces of granite in chicken feed are
not Objectionable but the human
stomach is not able to manage such
questionable things with safety.
The use of enamel spoons for stir
ring foods is one to be deprecated for
the same reason A wooden spoon is
lighter and easier on the hand. Now
one can buy small wooden spoons, not
at all like the old-fashioned great
horn spoon.
Remember TO tack pieces of old
cast-off rubbers on 10 the bottom OF
the step ladder to keep it from Slip
ping on a slippery floor. Many brok
en- hips and legs would be saved if
this advice was followed in each
household
Cabbage and onions are more deli
cate if. after boiling for a while, they
are drained into a colander and cold
water run over them; then return to
finish cooking.
AS soon as a bottle or jelly glass is
emptied, wash ii and put it away for
future use.
When cooking a spare rib, sprinkle
1t when putting 10 roast with minced
onion and little powdered sage.
Put a little cold coffee occasionally
on your ferns and palms. They need
stimulating as well as we.
Grease the cork of the cement bot
tie and there will need no force to
open the bottle when needed.
Rubber heels on shoes will save
many a back ache and over-wrought
nerve.
Use kerosene oil to save elbow
grease in cleaning the sink.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-04
PiCKLlNG TIME.

Do not delay putting down some ten
der little cucumber pickles for winter
use. Here is a recipe, easy to pre-
pare, and most successful in results:
Mushroom Catsup.-When mush-
rooms are plenty in the cool fall morn
ings, gather a basket full, look them
over carefully to see that none are
mouthed jar in layers, with salt be-
tween. Don't be too generous with
the salt, or you will spoil the catsup.
Let them stand in warm place
twenty-four hours covered with a tow
ell. The next day mash and strain
them through a coarse sieve. To
every quart of the liquor add an ounce
of pepper corns and cook a half hour,
then add one-fourth of an ounce OF
cloves, half an ounce of ginger root,
one dozen whole cloves, three blades
of mace and cook fifteen minutes.
Take from the fire and strain again;
reheat, fill small bottles and dip the
corks in wax to seal. The housewife
who does not feel that she can afford
to have these delicacies when bought
from the grocery, will be able, at lit
tie expense to put them up, have them
for herself and few bottles for her
friends.
The canned sweet red pepper is
such an addition to so many dishes
and in the fall when they may be had
from your own garden a few cans
will be easily put up. This is tried
recipe of Miss Farmers, and one only
has to use the right proportions to
have success: Wash and cut the
stems from a peck of red peppers, re-
move the seeds and cut the peppers
in thin rings, round and round with
the scissors Plunge into boiling
water and let stand two minutes,
drain and plunge into ice water. Let
stand ten minutes, drain and pack
into glass jars. Boil one quart of vim
cgar and two cups of sugar fifteen
minutes. Pour over the peppers to
overflow the jars, seal and keep in a
cool place
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-04

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IFE without hope draws nee
&n3AW tar in a sieve;
And hope without AN object cannot live.
Speak a kind word 10 sweeten q sorrow,
DO the kind deed you would leave till to-
morrow.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-04

Father, while Mamma simply sat there
and focused me with her sad, re-
proachful lanterns
Perhaps you need something to
brace you up" suggested the old gen.
tleman.
needed a sanitarium and a corps
of efficient physicians, but didn't
say so.
chump act never before equalled In
the history of the world. My eyes
looked like a couple of vacant lots
and / had reversed grins, and was
now using the style most affected by
a stuffed leopard
THE boy may be suffering from
incipient brain fever, or is he in
lover" whispered the old lady.
HUH" exclaimed Papa; "in love,
Ell? That's it, When's the wedding?
who's the girl? Sorry to lose you,
John, but the best of friends must
part In the divorce court. Ha, hal"
That cackle went right through me
and splashed on the wall beaind me-
The old man was fierce joke pusher
Come on now, john" he con-
tinued: who is she? Have you told
Clara? She'll be lonely, for you are
certainly the best time killer she ever
had. Speak out; we are your friends.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-04

Nice EVENING"" / suggested, but
they had forgotten was in the room.
why. Clara janet" gurgled the
girl with the spendthrift tongue, you
know that your old point will turn
all the women green with envy. I'm
sure nothing on earth could persuade
me to think of a tulle veil when had
such perfectly exquisite lace. Now
there was Helen Duval-you remem-
Der when Helen was married? She
had one of those"
Then Marietta pulled the throttle
wide open and took us to Helen's
wedding and back again and all over
the place. IL was one of the longest
and noisiest journeys / ever made.
Got any wood for me to saw" 1
interrupted after bit. was tired
of playing solitaire.
Pardon U.S." said Marietta, giving
me enough eye-ice to keep me cut
ting for a month; I'VE are so busy!"
Then to Clara j., what did you say,
dear?'
Clara ]. grabbed her cue. Really,
now, Marietta. do you think that the
sleeves are cleveri I think a frock
with poor sleeves is an abomination. I"
Just think of being married In
sleeves that were not absolutely
smart" cried Marietta.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-04
PLAN NOW FOR CHRISTMAS.

There are very few of us who are
always remembered at holiday time
with things that they really want We
all know the horror OF smiling and
being a villain, trying to be pleased
over some gift, from a dear friend,
that is absolutely useless to us and
often worse than that, a perfect an
noyance.
Would it not be wise to study this
problem early and try to give to peo'
pie whose tastes are not easily salts
fled something edible, which they can
at least dispose of without feeling
like a criminal?
This is the season of canning and
preserving; why not add a few extra
glasses and jars to the store for
Christmas gifts?
Such a gift may be made as dainty
and Attractive as ones taste and
purse permits. The pretty little
baskets to pack such gifts in are al
ways welcome and they can be passed
on with similar gifts.
One little woman makes many tiny
glasses of jelly Of different flavors, Ia
bellng and packing a half dozen for
each invalid friend
Tomato Soy-Peel and chop peck
Of ripe tomatoes, put over the IRE
with half a cup of whole cloves, half
a cup of allspice, one cup of salt, one
tablespoonful of pepper, three red
peppers chopped, five onions also
chopped. Cook for one hour; add a
quart of vinegar and bottle.
Beet Relsh.-Take quart OF
cabbage chopped, a quart of boiled
beets chopped fine, two cups of sugar,
a tablespoonful of salt, teaspoonful
of pepper, half teaspoon of red pep
per, a cup of grated horseradish and
vingar enough to mix we'll and make
of a smooth consistency. Can cold.
Very nice for meats.
Gineered Pears.-Take ten ripe
pears, six pounds of sugar, two lem
ons, a pound of ginger (candied) and
water enough to cook. Slice the pears
quite thin and chop the ginger in
small pieces; take the juice of two
lemons and the rind of one. Cook
slowly one hour This is especially
nice served with ice cream.
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-04
To ARCADIA TAXPAYERS

will be in Alma, at the State Savings
Bauk. for the purpose of collecting taxes
until Saturday; January 6th-Dec. 2, 8
l6, 90, 80, and Jane. Twill be in Ithaca
at the National Bank. Tuesdays, Dec. 5
II. 10, % Jan. ? and 8. Other days a
home. where taxes may be paid
Il. X. KUHLMAN,
Township Treasurer, Arcadia Township
l706t4
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-04
UeKFFGHEN


OSSESSIONS are not always by
&zAA any means a source of happi-
ness. Very often they are a discomfort
and an annoyance.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-04

|Z6@.E&E5FGmEN
- CABINET

MI L ONLY myself could talk 10
IN myself
AS knew him year ago
] could tell him a lot
That would save him a lot,
or things he ought TO know.
-Kipling.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-04
NeZkE- Tk~,es.eN-.
Didn't Want Much.

Youngster-Will you let muvver
have a quartern of butter and pen
north of cheese? And she'll send a
shilling in when father comes home.
Shopman-All right, missile!
Youngster-An' she wants to know
n you'll send the change now, cos she
wants to put penny in the gas
meter,-Comic Cuts.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-04
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

l will be at Forest Hill at Town
Hall December 10, 49, 26, and Janu-
airy ., 0, at office of Z. n Chadwick,
Alma, December IS, 20, 81, and jan
uary 3. Also at Commercial Bank,
St. Louis, December, 16, %, 80 and
January 6, to receive taxes for Pine
River township.
GEO. FRUCHEY, Treas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-04
Ne<kI N~rs~xN-
No Change.

No Change.
81 met the Dunkey today for the
first time for years. He hasn't changed
much"
"Oh, he hasn't changed at all, but
he doesn't seem to realize 1t"
"How do you mean
"Oh, he's forever talking about
what fool he used to be- Red
Hen.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-04
Big Banks Business Methods.

Before discounting any paper the
Bank of England requires at least
two good British names, one of which
must be the acceptor. 1t seldom holds
over s150,Ooo0O0 in bills discounted
and securities of all kinds.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-04
Worlds TaIIest Bu,IdInoA

The tallest monument ia the Wash
fngton obelisk. sos feet high; but the
largest monolith is in Karnak, Egypt,
being 106 feet high. The highest
chimney. measuring az feet. 10 In
GLASGOW.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-04
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.2as-zy-4S9ADENET

81 HOUGH expensive food be pro-
(&zA- ,ided, if there be too much
sameness, the stomach rebels, Tire system
starves. Variety is the spice of life.
Dukes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-26
Knows Something of ls

Il have been In the center o afs xfi
and know something Of the rage tkt
II has brought forth and so .tirs
the sacrifice that has been
(confauued a. Pace Eos rfa~rt
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-26
TWOL|EUTENANTSO
COLONEL ROOSEVELT
CONFER WITH BRYAN
Heney and Crane Reach
Bryan's Apartments by
Private Elevator and
Remain As Minutes

Baltimore, June 25.-F'rancis j. Heney
of California one of Col Theodore
Re tcveit's fighting lieutenapts in the
republican national convention. and
Charles r. Crane of Chicago. who
helped 10 finance the Roosevelt cam
paign for the republican nomination.
were in consultation here tonight with
william J. Bryan OF Nebraska for
three-quarters of an hour.
Heney and Crane reached Mr. Bryan's
apartments by a private elevator and
were gone again before their visit be-
came generally known. No one could
be found who would discuss the in
cident tonight
In connection with the Heney-Cran
visit tonight. It was learned that two
representatives OF the Outlook. one Of
them Carl Howland. who has been close
to Colonel Roosevelt since his return
frcm Africa two years ago were IN
town Both put up at one of the head :
quarters hotels. They were anxious
regarding the possibility of a progress
sive- conservative fight in the conyen-
tion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-26
DEMONSTRATION
FOR UNDERWOOD
IN CONVENTION
The Delegates Pay Most
Pronounced Compliment
Given Any Presiden-
tial Candidate
.s.s........s........s........sss!
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Baltimore, June 25.-tspeeial )-When in
course of delivering hts keynote speech
tonight Judge Alton Is. Parker referred
TO the great things that democrats have
recently accomplished In matters of tariff
reform, there was a demonstration.
1t was for UNDERWOOD.
Just where the noise started is not
known and mmateral. The first note.
however aroused all to action and soon
the house was reverberatng with shouts
OF applause for the Aiaoamian
1t was the most emphatic compliment
yet paid by the delegates to candidate
for the presidency. II Is taken as an in
dicatjon that Underwood is strong every
where, the second choice of everybody.
And It is taken as sn Indication that
Underwood is recognized as the persona
fication of the tariff issue, on which the
battle of November will be waged.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-26
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

l-Bryan defeated for temporary chair
man.
Three Alabamians refuse to heed I'm
derwoods appeal.
Parker 4ndicts the republicans.
Oakley-Long fight may cause probe
of convict situation.
Bryan lauds Kern la speech nominat-
ing him.
2--Dav's fight was purely one on Bryan's
leadership.
accompany a reaches Anniston Mon
day
Conner takes up rate situation.
4-FditoriaI comment
5-Lane discusses duty of Juror
Cite Governor ONeal as a tax dodger.
Third party will try for Alabama.
Tennessee company TAX case set for
today.
6-Doilv on Successful Matrimonial En-
gasement.
So. iety.
7-Sports.
S-welsh appointed chief of police
a-Board OF revenue calls election on
bond issue for new courthouse.
1n-Colonel Roosevelt watches Baltimore
u-Cubsn troops are still inactive.
13--Markets-
II Thaw takes the stand.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-26

NASHVILLE MASONS
HOLD CELEBRATION

Nashville. June e5.-The centennial an
niversary of Cumberland lodge. FREQ and
Accepted Macons. was observed here last
night with a banquet attended by 200
Masons. The lodge has played a nota Bile
part In the history OF Nashville In its
hall In 1895 Lafayette was given ball
and also held two receptions there.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-26

st. Paul. June 25.-Capt. James d.
Wood, who was member of the
famous Iron Brigade of Wisconsin in
the civil war ands served on the stan
of General Bragg. is dead here. Cap
tain Wood had been a resident of st.
Paul since the close of the war. being
engaged in the newspaper business here
for several years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-26
O'Neal Says He VIII Call
Upon Those Possessing
information to
Produce 1t
LONG MADE REPORT
WHICH REFLECTED
ON JAMES G. OAKLEY
Charged That Birmingham Lawyer
Profited by Reduction in Price
of Certain Convicts
Leased by the
State

Baltimore, June Especial )-As a re-
suit of the assault of James G. OAKLEY,
president of the convict bureau OF Ala
bama, on Thomas L. Long, the well
known merchant and capitalist OF Walker
county. it is not improbable that Cow
ernor o'Neal will order an investigation
of certain charges preferred against the
former by the latter principal.
Mr. Long stated this morning that some
time ago he had preferred charges before
the governor tending to reflect on Mr..
oakley, and that since the attack on him
by Mr. Oakley he would demand that the
charges be investigated When Governor
O'Neal was asked concerning the
charges he stated: Some time ago Mr..
Long made statement TO me In writing
10 the effect that the Boyd Henderson
Lumber company, through John Gamble
OF Troy, had offered to pay so per month
for each convict leased TO that COM
pany by the state OF Alabama. that the
price now paid is only s39, and that as a
result OF the reduction certain lawyer OF
Birmingham, p. G. Bowman, mad been
paid certain sum of money
Il Immediately took the matter up with
Nj. Oakley. | learned that when en-
ployment Of state eonvicts was first
broached by Mr.. Gamble, he said; Wen. l
" esume You Will want $50 or $40 per
man. When negotiations were concluded
the price agreed upon was s39
when / return home | will furthH in
vestigate the matter. and will be glad to
have any person with any knowledge OF
the situation make known that knowl-
edge,
Oakley's Statement
When asked for statement this after
noon Mr.. Oakley sad: Il made the at
tack on Mr. Long. not because he had
preferred changes. but because he has
been going abroad efticising my honor
and integrity and applying to me the
most opprobrions terms imaginable When
i saw him early this morning. walked 10
where he was standing. then told him
to turn around. AS he did so. struck
him.
Il regret that the assault occurred in
Baltimore"
Cash Cut Across Head
MIR. Long was first struck across the
head and knocked to his knees The next
blow Of the stick knocked him fiat. The
cash across his head ~ about three inches
In length and is very deep Great quaint.
ties of blood were lost
Today he Is resting we'll, although his
condition is still precarlous. The assault
followed Mr. Longs announcement thai
he would make the race for Congress ir
the Sixth district after Hobson actively
enters the fight for the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-26
Unable to Sway Audience

Bryan for the first time in his political unable
sway his audience with his machles eoqence and make
them do his bidding He began his fight Immediately after Nor
Mack announced that the national committee
mended Alton B. Parker for temporary chairman At his first
appearance he greeted with cheers and close aen
on he proceeded and became evident in the minds Of
many that his personal references nothing if it did
that he himself sought the nomination. be frequently
interrupted with cries of Parker Parker
It became evident to him that he could not the
venon with all his power of Speech and he finally named Sena
tor Kern his candidate for temporary chairman his
seat after experiencing shock that showed plainly in his every
feature
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-26
Parker Defeats Bryan In Fight
For Temporary Guardianship
Finds Himself Unable To S7pdy The
Convention By His Eloquence AS
He Once Could
PARKER'S VICTORY PRACTICALLY
ELIMINATES GOVERNOR WILSON

Every Indication Points to Success of UnderwoodHs
Is Cheered When Mentioned CLARK Forces Unable to
Together and New York For Underwood-IosV
Fails to Fall Into Trap Set BY Kern anes an.
Convention Is Frequently interrupt %
Cries For Parker
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-26
BY c. e. STEWART

Baltimore, June 25-tSpeca) William Bryan lost to-
day his fight against Alton Parker for the temporary chair
manshp of the democratic national convention IN the opinion of
many he eliminated himself from consideration presidential
The today 59 for Judge Parker to $40 for
Mr.. Bryan.
The prevailing opinion that the net result of Bryan de-
feat for the temporary Craftsmanship today will be the early
elimination of Wilson in the battle for the Wilson
and his forces far he able to marshal hem lined
up square behind the Nebrakan and he must share the fate
of his leader and has already decided check to the
thuasm Of the Wilson forces who sanguine of victory
for Bryan and planning themselves to all the bene
fits tberefror.