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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-04
Federal Aid to Politicians

1t was certain D. w. Shackleford of Missouri
who was guilty of foisting on the country the So
called good roads bill which bears his name
According to this measure, $25,OOO,OOO is to be
taken from the federal treasury each year and
parcelled out among the forty eght states for the
purpose of building roads. This measure passed
the House on February 10TH 284 of the 1876 who
voted giving Aye to it. 1t is now before the
Senate whose members will doubtless connive at
the inquty of their colleagues of the lower house
by passing it and sending it on for the Presi-
dents signature. If President Wilson does not
veto it, he is not the man we take him to be.
This Shackleford good roads" bill is the most
shameful piece of downright thievery in the in
terests of politicians that has been attempted by
our present Democratic congress. 1t is piece
of pork barrel legislation, pure and simple, and
scarcely single good word can be said in its
defense.
Ostensbly, of course, the money is to be used
roads but precious little of it will get that
far According to the wording of the bill iself
the portion allotted to each state will be placed
in the hands of the governor who will apply it
through the county commissioners or township
trustees.
Can you imagine more beautiful scheme for
building up political machine? Can you con-
ceive of perfect method for wasting fed
eral revenue? AS things now in the average
state, if the federal census itself may be relied
on, only 20 per cent of every dollar appropriated
from taxes ever gets into the road itself The
80 per cent goes for salaries and upkeep of poiti
cal machinery, etc. But with money starting in
the federal treasury at Washington and passing
through any number of commissions and bureaus
there and then into the hands of the governor,
who passes it out to petty politicians who hand it
down from henchman to henchnan, the country
may consider itself lucky if five cents of every
dollar Of this twenty-five million finds its
way to the surface of pike.
OF course ma iorty of representatives voted
for it. Most of them are hanging on to their
political Jobs by the teeth and need all the help
they can get. Going in they did on political
landslide without the support of strong political
organizations at home they need every morsel
that they snatch from the federal pork
barrel
Surely the people of the United States are at
last awaking to the fact that congress is not
made up entirely of Woodrow Wilson's and that
neither he nor his estimabe Secretary of State
Mr.. Bryan, atone for the shortcomings Of
several hundred job-hungry politicians
If in the face of his party's crying need for
patronage and such support as this bill will give
1t among the voters in the rural districts Presi-
dent Wilson has the courage to veto it, he will do
more to earn the confidence of the American
public than any other one act he has vet ner
formed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-04
An Unfailing Remedy
For Coughs and Colds
Make II Yourself.

Add ~ OF. Balm of Gilead buds to l
pint of Duffy's pure malt whiskey; let it
stand 48 hours and strain. To this add
/ ID. bruised Rock Candy, which will
slowly dissolve.
This remedy is invaluable as an assua.
ger for all troubles along the course of
the air passages-including throat affec.
tons, bronchitis asthma, and all deep
seated coughs and colds. Increase the
dose gradually from a teaspoonful every
hour to tablespoonful every hour, or if
the condition is acute, take every half
hour until decided relief is felt.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-04
DRAMATIC
ASS&lQEWS&sie
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MAM'Z Ellie

"Mam'zelle," which the Francis
Sayles' players are presenting at the
Gennett theatre THIS week Is a bright
and breezy comedy which every one
should see. 1t is as clean as the
newest broom. and will help to sweep
away many a disappointment.
Nam zelle will be the offering for
the balance of the week with another
matinee tomorrow ALSO one Saturday.
Following the performance on Fri
day night the first tango dancing con-
test will be held, there are alredy sew
raj entries, and by Friday there is no
doubt but what the program WILDE fill
ed, at the finish of the last act the
stage will be put into condition for the
dancers and the couple that dances
the best will be given the first prize
which will be something well worth
having, there will be only two prizes.
THE BOSS
Edgar Sheldon, the author of THE
Boss" is perhaps better known for his
excellent work in Salvation Nell''
which Mrs. Fiske played for several
seasons an 1.-THE Niggar" which had
long run on Broadway. However. in
"The Boss" many claims that it is his
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-04

very best work The play was writ
ten before he was twenty years old,
and still a student at Harvard.
THE Boss has had long run at New
York. Chicago and Boston. also sea-
son on the road. The Francis Sayles'
players promise us complete pro-
duction of this great play at the Gen.
nett theatre. all next week with the
usual matinees
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-04

Life rescuing drowning bathers at Califor.
MIA seaside equipped motorcycle carry
ing all needed appliances to enable to travel long
distances quickly.
Motion picture photographs from the States
have proved that it is possible films
regions England where it thought impossible
because of foggy atmosphere.
81 tell you he will leave footprints the sands of
time"
He ought Goodness knows he does enough side
stepping ''-Pttsburg Post.
Jacksonville, Fla, has received proper water supply
due to the efforts of the in city.
What him."
His dollar watch stopped tickng"-Smart Set
England has plumbers, 231 blacksmiths Sc
carpenters and IA
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-04
TRAIN HURLS MAN
INTO AN ICY POND

SHELBYVILLE, Ind, March f.
Rufus Morgan. a drayman. narrowly
escaped death last evening. being
hurled several feet by freight train
that struck him as he stepped from
hts yason and started to walk ACROSS
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-04

England has SO women plumbers, 231 blacksmhs Sc
"a penters IA
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-04
TO GIVE AWAY A PIANO

At the country store on next Mon
day night, The Francis Sayles' play
ers will give away another piano. any
one who cares to Sc this piano may do
SO by calling at the Starr Piano Com
pany, The piano while it is not new
it is in good condition.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-04

What awakened him."
His dollar watch stopped tickng,"-Smart Set
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-04

Jacksonville, Fla. has received water supply
due the efforts of the in that city.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-04

men who saw the accident. and was
hurried to physician. His injuries
are not serious.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-04

the Big -Four tracks. A cut of cars
prevented him from seeing his peril.
he was dragged out of a pond by
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05
Elected Sheriff of Gratiot
County by good majority.
AT REST.

On Wednesday, Oct. 14th, 1914, the
Angel of Death entered the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. David Birmingham, and
took from the family circle the aged
veteran.
Mr.. Birmingham was born in N. Y.
state on what is now Main street,
City of Buffalo, in 1927. On Nov. 2,
1852, he was united in marriage TO
Miss Harriet Scripter, and in 1854
both husband and wife came to Mich
igan and settled on a farm in Ovid
township, where for 40 years they re-
sided and braved the hardships and
inconvenience of pioneer life. In 1904
owing to failing health they sold their
farm in Clinton county and moved to
their little home in Arcadia Center,
where since they have resided.
He was a kind and loving husband
and father, and as friend and neigh
Dor was held in high esteem.
Mr.. Birmingham was able to be up
and around till about three weeks be-
fore the end, when he took to his bed
and so remained till death relieved him
of his sufferings. He was patient
through it all, the direct cause of his
death being cancer.
He leaves to mourn his demise the
bride of his youth, three sons, Will j.
Wallace, p. and Seward c., who were
able to be with and care for him, II
grandchildren, great grandchildren,
one girl who they reared from in
fancy, who is Mrs. E. j. Miner, and
countless friends and neighbors, but
they weep not as those who have no
hope.
Funeral services were held at the
home on Thursday, Oct. 18th, and the
crowded house listened to the sermon
by Rev. c. Wood of Ithaca, and the
remains were laid at rest in River
side cemetery in Alma, by the side of
his son Frank, who preceded him some
few years ago.
Those from away who were in attend
ance at the funeral rites were Mr.. and
Mrs. Berrill Mcbride of Lansing, and
granddaughter; Miss Nettie Birming-
ham of Mayville, also a granddaugh-
ter; Alton Birmingham, a cousin, of
Duplain, and Mildred Birmingham, a
nephew, of Shepardsville.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05
aged LADIES GUESTS
At Halloween Party at F.
L. Convis Home, Ithaca
COMBINED AGE OF LADIES 2,515
Program by Guests Dinner Served
Halloween Decorations

The +. l.. Convis home on Jefferson
function last Saturday-Halloween-
when Mrs. Convis' mother, Mrs. Hoyt,
entertained at dinner thirty-three la
dies who were 70 years old and over.
At the appointed time automobiles
were sent for them. AS they arrived
at the home they were met by the
hostess-and black cats.
At / o'clock dinner was announced.
Fourteen were seated at a table in the
dining room and the remainder of the
guests at small tables in the sitting
room, parlor and library. They found
their places by place cards of cats
and witches.
The favors were jack -o'lanterns fill
ed with candies.
Miss Hazel Searl presided at the pi-
ano while a three-course dinner was
being served by Mrs. Convis assisted
by Mesdames McFadden, Searles and
Dean.
After dinner the following program
was carried out:
Solo, by Mrs. Russell, who is sc
years old; solo by Mrs. Skinner of
Toledo, who is visiting here; recitation
"The First Wedding" by Mrs. Ban
croft, aged 70; solo, by Mrs. c. NJ.
Hoyt, "When You and Were Young,
Maggie" aged 75; an original poem by
Mrs. Meyers, aged rs; recitation by
Mrs. Presley, aged 50, and reading
by Mrs. Glidden, aged "a. The pro-
gram closed by singing "God Be With
You Till We Meet Again" 1t was
jolly and a sad day and day that the
aged women say they never will for
get.
The table decorations were carna-
tions and greenery, and the house dec
orations were all suggestive of "Hal-
loween."
The combined ages of the ladies
total-2515 years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05
FIRST N. !. A. A. GAME
Albion Outpoints Alma by a
Score of Il to 0
BUT ALMA WAS NOT LICKED
Bleamaster's Boys Fatigued After
Eight Hours Ride

The Methodists made more scores
than did the Presbyterians in the AL
ma-Albion game Saturday, but they
did not click" Bleamaster's boys for
they won't be licked They were fight
ing when the final whistle blew and
had fought the entire game.
Alma probably wanted to save a
little expense money and so the team
did not leave Alma until Saturday
morning. They arrived at Albion at
2:45, having had only % minutes to
snatch a few bites to eat in Jackson.
The official met them at the depot and
greeted them with "Hurry Up" The
boys rushed to the dressing rooms,
changed their clothes and were on
the field of battle at 1920. No rest, no
eats, no final instructions.
The game started. What was the
result? We were defeated. Five men
were injured due to the fact that they
were out of condition after an eight
hours ride.
Sheets, Albion's midget quarter,
gave Il SlClldI tAlilDlllOll VI ullillilS
back punts. He made Albion's first
score in the first quarter after catch
ing a punt in the middle of the field
and lodging through Alma's left wing
for the count, perfect interference
greatly aiding him. The second touch
down was made by Writer'S in the sec
ond quarter after Riggs had gathered
up an Alma tumble for 35-yard run.
In the third session Albion receiv-
ed an Alma punt on the 30-yard line
and rushed the ball through by
straight football, Writer'S making the
count. Marlatt kicked all three goals.
To Lambert is due much of Albion's
success, the local fullback's plunging
gains through the Alma line featuring
the game. Baldwin, Writer'S, Riggs
Continued on Page
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05
MOTORCYCLE HITS BICYCLE.

Russell Miller, aged about twelve
years, was the victim of an accident
Tuesday evening about six-thirty The
lad was riding a bicycle across Su-
perior street coming from the south.
Chris Eyer, an employe at the Red
man Wholesale Grocery Co., was rid
ing a motorcycle toward the east on
Superior street. A buggy was also
going east on Superior street at the
same time and in the same locality.
The boy on the wheel was watching
the buggy and did not see the motor
cycle and cteered directly into its path.
The accident occurred at the corner
of Gratiot and East Superior.
The bicycle was completely demol-
ished and the lad was seriously bruis-
ed. He is at present confined to his
bed and under the doctors care. He
is the son Of Roy Miller of the Miller
Bros. grocery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05
REPUBLICAN GAINS ALL OVER MICHIGAN
Michigan Republicans Elect 10 Out of l3 CongessmenFer-
rs Reelected Governor by Over $4,000 Plurality

eresuto
nBraor
district A. Damon Mt
for senator elected
of
placed speak well of the standing Of the
theih towns
of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05
JOLLY CLUB ENTERTAINED.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Walters, 420 Pine avenue, was the
meeting place for the jolly Club on
Halloween evening. Pedro was played
and four prizes were awarded by the
hostess. Mrs. Carl Adams and Mr..
Fred Gilkin received first prizes. and
Mrs. Harry Orwig and Mr.. Carl Ad-
ans, BOBBY prizes.
At twelve bells, midnight, a tasty
supper was served to the guests. 1t
was served in the parlors on small ta-
bles. Ragged corn shocks, yellow
pumpkins and hideous jack o'lanterns
were used in the decoration scheme.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Adams, Harry Orwig and wife,
N. f. Saad and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
Floyd White, Mr.. and Mrs. Verne
Bamber, Mr.. and Mrs. Barton Youngs,
Fred Gilkin and wife and the host and
hostess, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Walters.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05
LOCAL TALENT IN
MISS CHERRY BLOSSOM"
Miss Mary Sharp Appears in the
Leading Role.

Never before has Alma had bet
ter opportunity of presenting its very
proficient local talent to the theatre
going public, than it has in the work
of "Miss Cherry Blossom" produced
under the direction Of Miss Ruth John
son, and to be played at Realty Opera
House Friday, November 9th. "Miss
Cherry Blossom" is the most recent
of the musical comedies written by
Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson Dodge, and
since its initial performance, has met
with repeated success.
The story of the play is based upon
the life of the little geisha girl,
"Cherry Blossom" who has been
brought up as a Japanese, but is in
realty an American heiress who was
left an orphan in Japan when very
small child. Miss Mary Sharp plays
"Miss Cherry Blossom" in a most
charming manner, and not only her
own solos, but her duets with Mr..
Chick, who plays the part of "Jack," J"
a New Yorker, are so effective as to
alone be worth the price of admis-
sion.
The roles of Kakemo and Togo are
played by Charles A. Button and Ru-
dolph Beyers, and as comedians they
are big hit, and are from from anna
teurish.
Mr.. Ward Mcintyre and Miss Ber-
nice Pollasky are very attractive in
their parts of an up-to-the-minute
American couple, and their dancing
promises to be big item in the enter
tainment.
Ford Gargott and Paul Kress, as
Horace Worthington and his private
secretary, are fine examples of Ameri-
can business men and. it is through
their dialogue that the plot of the
play is disclosed.
The show is rich in snappy and
tuneful little selections, and with
chorus of fine voices, the music is rem
dered in such a way, that the strains
will be whistled and sung everywhere
for some time. The score will be
played by Miss Johnson, assisted by
the Alma orchestra.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05
CHARMING WEDDING
Joseph Bell Takes an Alma
Girl for Bride
CEREMONY ST. MASy's CHURCH
Wedding Breakfast Served at Home
of Brides Mother, Mrs. Wynne

st. Mary's Catholic church was the
scene of beautiful wedding at eight
o'clock Saturday morning, October 81 4,
when Ellen Theresa, daughter of Mrs.
Mary A. Wynne of Alma, and Fred
erick Joseph Bell, also of this city,
were united in the holy bonds of mat
rimony.
The bride looked charming in dark
blue suit of chiffon broadcloth and
carried a shower bouquet of brides
roses. Her only attendant was her
sister, Miss Julia, who was attired in
a creation of light brown and carried
pink roses.
The groom was attended by Jerome
Barry of Alma. To the strains of the
wedding march, excellently played by
Miss Virginia Mulvey, the bridal party
passed down the aisle to the sanctu-
airy, where Rev. Father John Mulvey
officiated. Miss Virginia Mulvey, as
sisted by Edwin P. Mahr, sang the
nuptial mass.
A well-appointed three-course wed
ding breakfast was served to the brid-
al part after the ceremony at the
home of the brides mother on College
street. The decorations were in fes-
toons of smilax and counterpieces of
pink and white roses.
The little Misses Catherine and
Mary Barry, Dorothy Jackson and
Winifred Foohes, prettily gowned
served as walters.
The guests from out of the city
were Mr.. and Mrs. Bell and daugh-
ter, Miss Mary, of Champaign, ILL.,.
Miss Nellie T. Wynne of Adrian, Mary
Mclaughlin of Sumnerton, Miss Cath
crime Wynne of Ann Arbor, Miss Julia
Wynne of Brown City, Miss Barbara
Wynne of Freemon, and Miss Mabel
Wynne of Emmett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bell will be at home
to their many friends after November
% on the Bell farm.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05
MISS LAURA NEESE
Entertained Friends at Hallowe ZEN
Party in Vaudette Hall

Autumn shades predominated in the
decorations at Vaudette Hall Thurs
day evening, when Miss Laura Weese
entertained in honor of about thirty
of her friends. The Hall was adorned
with draperies, extending from various
places on the ceiling, and converging
at an electric chandelier in the center
of the room. Jack o'Lanterns and the
proverbial Mother Witch and Black
Cat were also used to further beautify
the surroundings.
Games typical of Halloween and
such amusements as can always be
thought of by merry party of fun
makers, were played.
Miss Blanche Becker won the prize,
a fine box Of bon-bons, in the game of
progressive peanuts.
The girls brought daintily put up
lunches in pretty boxes. Halloween
cards were clipped in two parts, one
part of each one was put into the
boxes and the other pieces were pass
ed out among the boys. In that way
the partners were chosen for supper.
Hot chocolate and waters were served
by the hostess.
Miss Ruth Bennett especially pleas
ed the guests with her piano solos.
Several songs were sung in unison by
all present. Mrs. E. II. Weese, moth
er of the hostess, chaperoned the par
ty.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Syrena Dcmoray, wife of Mich
olas Demoray, died last week at the
home Of her son north Of Elwell. She
was buried in Seville Center ceme-
terry last Saturday. Rev. Gordon and
Rev. Wiles officiated. She was n
years of age at her death. She leaves
two sons and one daughter, Mack Of
Saginaw, David of Elwell, and Mrs.
Susan Hart of Clare.
She was a very generous and kindly
lady, and will be q loss to her friends.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05
THE FEDERATED CLUBS
Of Alma Met at the Orchard
House Monday Afternoon

The annual joint meeting of the
Federated Clubs of Alma, with the
Garden Club, and invited guests, was
held at Orchard House on Monday af-
ternoon, the Woman's Club acting as
hostess. About sixty women were
present to hear the reports of the con-
vention of the Michigan State Feder-
alton Of Women's Clubs, which was
held in Adrian from October 20th to
oath. At the opening of the meeting
the president, Miss Bagley, announc-
ed the honor which has been conferred
upon Alma by the State Federation
in the election of Mrs. L. J. Timby to
the Board of Directors. The an
nouncement was received with great
enthusiasm and Mrs. Timby presented
with beautiful Adrian chrysanthe-
NUNS by the three clubs represented
After the reading of the Club Wo-
mans Collect and the singing of the
Peace Hymn, Mrs. Timby reporting
for the Woman's Club, gave the work
ings of the Federation as shown by
the reports Of the officers and chair
men of the departments of work, and
a review Of a lecture on "The Vari-
Gus Objects of the Social Hygiene
Movement" by DR.. Rachelle S. Yarros
of Hull House, Chicago. Mrs. Ezra
Smith, representing the Civic I'm
provement League, reported the work
of the Conservation committee and
several conferences, also gave a most
Continued on page
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05
LYCEUM CONCERT A SUCCESS,

The first number Of the season on
the Lyceum program was presented
in the Opera House Friday evening.
The artists composing the trio were
Edward Clarke, baritone, Rachel
Steinman Clarke. violinist, and Earl
Victor Prahl, pianist, all Chicago
teachers Of established reputation.
The program opened with the Pro-
logue to Pagliacci by Edward Clarke.
The rich baritone voice soon held the
big audience with its charming inter
probation. Following came the "Hejre
Kati," a violin selection by Rachel
Steinman Clarke. The young woman
showed herself remarkably clever in
her handling Of the instrument. "Gray
Days." and "Out of the Night" by Ed
ward Clarke, and then Chopin's
Scherzo were rendered by Earl Victor
Prahl. The rapidity of his hands was
wonderful-and the music fairly rolled
from out the instrument of which he
surely is master. Perhaps one Of the
most pleasing numbers on the pro-
gram was the musical reading, "King
Robert of Sicily" given by Edward
Clarke, accompanied by Mr.. Prahl.
Nearly every number received a
generous encore from the participants,
the audience being a most appreciative
one. If all numbers are as favorably
received as this one was, there will
be few seats vacant for the remaining
five numbers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05
THREE NEW PREHISTORIC
SPECIMENS.

II. c. Moore has added three more
exceptionally fine specimens to his
prehistoric collection within the past
week. A blue flint spear head, meas
uring 10 1-2 by inches, was sent him
from Edmore by lady who dug it
up in her garden. 1t is the largest
specimen Mr.. Moore has in his COL
lection. 1t is in almost perfect con-
dition.
f. II. Raycraft gave him an amulet
which he found on his farm ? 1-2
miles south of Alma. Tom Goebel
plowed up a gorget in AL condition,
on his farm 2 miles north of Alma,
and presented it to Mr.. Moore.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05
TWO HELENS GAVE
HALLOWEEN PARTY

The lawn at the home of Ben Min
dell, on Gratiot avenue, was the ap-
pointed place for a Halloween party
Saturday evening. Miss Helen Min
dell and Miss Helen Pettyjohn united
in entertaining twelve of their mutual
friends at a marshmallow roast and
general good time. Bon-fres were
made and games played. Refreshments
were served.