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Alma record., 1914-12-10
present CONGRESS WILL SOON HAVE COMPLETED ITS LABORS|
Completed Long Fruitful
OF Already Passed Epoch making Bills

recommit the bill. Therefore, when
the house reassembles the question
will be on Mr.. Henry's motion to re-
commit this senate bill with instruc-
tions.
Since congress adjourned, the stu
alton in regard to cotton has cleared
up considerably and in any event it
is believed the Henry bill cannot pass.
When this bill is disposed of, the
next thing that will be called up for
consideration of the house is the So
called radium bill. This is a bill that
provides for the taking over by the
government of alnds that are sup
posed to contain radium ores. 1t has
caused considerable discussion in the
senate but is expected to be passed
by the house with debate limited to
four hours. Many of the important
bills. which passed the house and are
pending in the senate are these.
/. To limit the regulation by the
interstate commerce commission of
convict or prison-made goods. This
is bill favored by labor to prevent
prison-made goods from crossing the
state lines.
2. To amend the act relative to de-
mands across navigable waters. This
is the so-called general dam act and
together with the water power bill
for public lands and on private lands,
along navigable streams is in the pro-
gram of legislation, which the pres
ident is anxious to see passed.
3. The bills declaring the purpose
of the United States toward the
Philippine islands. This is the much
disputed bill to provide for the even
tual independence of the Philippines
and the withdrawal of the United
States from their government.
Other bills pending are to regulate
the immigration of aliens, to revise
the judicial code, to create bureau
of labor safety, to amend the postal
savings act, to limit the hours of rail
road employees, to pension widows and
minor children of the veterans of the
Spanish war and the Philippine in
surrection.
On the calendar of the house are
number of important bills which
have received favorable reports from
Alma record., 1914-12-10

Authorities are pointing out that
the sixty-third congress, which con-
vened for its final session last Mon
day noon, has been the most import
ant congress in years. The following
has been the career of this legislative
body:
It's life will expire by limitation on
midnight of March 3, 1915. In it's
three sessions this congress will have
sat 624 out of a possible 730 days,
and will have created such a vast body
of public and private law that its re-
cord will stand for long time as a
noteworthy one. 1t came into exist
ence March A, 1913, but would not
have sat regular until Dec. l of that
year. President Wilson called it in
extraordinary session April 7, 1913,
and it sat continuously until the hour
for the beginning of the regular ses-
sion Dec. /.
In the first or extra session 1T sat
229 days and passed the Underwood
tariff law and the Glass-Owen cur
rency bill which created hte federal
reserve banking system.
The second session or first regu-
lar session began Dec. l, 1913 and con-
tinued until Oct. "a, 1914, 328 days.
In this session it passed the appro-
priation bills, totaling 71,066, 900
for the single year, the largest in the
history of the country; agreed on sun
dry amendments to antitrust laws,
created the federal trades commission,
repealed the coast-wise tolls exemp-
tion through the Panama canal, and
authorized the president to send an
armed force into Mexico.
The third session, which will wind
up the sixty-third congress, can work
maximum of SO days, but in all
probability it will take the usual
Christmas recess of two weeks.
When congress assemblies tomor-
row it will find considerable unfnish-
ed business on the table. When it adj
journed Oct. "a, there had been con-
sideration of senate bill No. 6398, en-
titled, "An Act to amend the Ma
tional banking laws"
To this Rep. Menry had offered ar
amendment known as the cotton
loans amendment and had moved t.
Alma record., 1914-12-10
ARCADIA GRANGE.

Arcadia Grange No. 500 met at the
Grange hall Saturday evening, Dec.
5, Worthy Master C. H. Smith pre-
siding. Grange opened in form. Song
No. 80 Pentecostal Hymns. Election
of officers for the ensuing year. Fol-
lowing are the officers elected.
Master-Rollin Wood.
Overseer-Frank Keefer.
Steward Keefer.
Edward Titus.
Assistant Steward-Alan Hubbell.
Chaplain-Mrs. c. II. Smith.
Lady Assistant Steward-Esther
Smith.
Secretary-Ethel Smith.
Organst-Doris easier. 49,.
Court Officers-Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Ii
tus, Mrs. Hubbell.
Treasurer-Mrs. Keefer.
Gate Keeper-C. II. Smith.
A business session followed. 1t was
decided to have a Christmas tree and
Christmas program, as well as a
Christmas dinner. A general invita-
tion is extended to all in the neigh
borhood to come and bring their bas-
kets. Meeting turned over to the lee
turer. Roll call, IA present. Penny
march, Is cents. Meeting closed in
formally.
Alma record., 1914-12-10
MISS FRANCES SMITH
Popular Alma Young Lady Died
Last Friday

Frances Smith was born in Canada
April %, 1871 She was eleven years
old when the family moved to Alma,
Mich, where she has since resided.
Her father died in 1900 Her mother
who, during the last few years of her
life was an invalid and needed and re-
ceived much loving care at the hands
of her daughter, passed away two
years ago. 1t is believed that her
ministrations to her mother under
mined her own health. For four
months she has been visiting friends
in Canada, and only returned home on
Wednesday, Nov. 25th. She was
stricken with scarlet fever last week,
and died as result of hemhorrage on
Friday night, Dec. 4th. Funeral service
was held at the home on Monday, Rev.
J.W. Priest officiating. Miss Smith was
well known in Alma, and had host
of friends who mourn her loss but
rejoice in the beauty of her life. She
united with the Baptist Church %
years ago, and for twenty years she
taught in the Baptist Sunday school.
She was greatly beloved by the chill
dren. She is survived by five bro
thers: Robert, Thomas, John, William
and Martin.
Genuine sorrow was felt through
out the city of Alma last Saturday
when it was reported that Miss Smith
had succumbed to a sudden attack
of scarlet fever which she had con-
tracted or to which she had been ex-
posed during her recent visit to Can
ada, for the circle of her friends was
limited only by the number of her
acquaintances. Her life had been a
life of beautiful deeds and fine char
acter. She had ever been a powerful
influence for good to all with whom
she came in contact. Her splendid
christian life was an inspiration to a
great number Of people.
Alma record., 1914-12-10

Body Of Frank Z. Smith Who Died
in the West Brought Home

The body of Frank E. Smith, the
eldest son of Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip,
was brought to Alma from Missouri
for burial last Thursday night and
funeral services were held Friday
morning at 10:30 o'clock at their home
on West Center street, with Rev.
Frank Jackson conducting the SER
vices.
Three years ago Mr.. Smith went to
Missouri leaving his wife and two
children in Ashley and until his final
illness no word reached his family as
to his whereabouts, though efforts
were made to get in touch with him.
A short time ago he was taken very
seriously ill with typhoid fever and
during his illness he confided to the
doctor his circumstances and the To-
cation of his relatives. Shortly after
he had recovered from the attack of
typhoid fever he was operated on for
appendicitis and on the day following
the operation he died. The operation
was performed at st. Francis hospi-
tai, Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
His mother was communicated with
and the remains were shipped to this
city though there was no certainty as
to their proper identification until
their arrival. Beautiful floral offer
ings were made by friends and neigh
bors.
Alma record., 1914-12-10
THE FORB|NDEN WAY
Louise Dunbar in Popular Play at
Realty Opera House

Wednesday evening The Forbidden
Way, featuring Louis Dunbar, was
played in the opera house before
small crowd. The production was de-
serving of a larger attendance though
the presence of the large crowd on
the evening before undoubtedly kept
the attendance at The Forbidden Way
down.
Miss Dunbar as Katherine, the wife
of Richard harrington, was very good
and fully merited the appreciative ap-
plause with which her efforts were
greeted by the audience. w. f. Cur
tbs, as lawyer of the firm of Water
son and Blake was also exceptionally
good, playing the part of domineer-
ing, exacting, but kind hearted barris-
ter with considerable skill.
The plot of the play hinged about
the efforts of Richard harrington to
regain the lost love which his wife
had formerly felt for him, but which
he himself had alienated because Of his
infidelity. The cynical attitude of his
paramour Rita Delifield and the sim
cere devotion and love which Jack
Worthing, ga real man." accords to
Barrington's wife give to the play an
atmosphere of reality and have made
it one of the strong dramas Of the
seasol.
Alma record., 1914-12-10
18TH Anniversary
Alma Woman's Club at the
Home of Mrs. Bahlke
CLUB ORGANIZED IN 1888
Miss Gretta Bagley, Pres't, Daugh-
ter of Charter Member.

One of the most important meet
ings of the Alma Woman's Club ever
held met at the home of Mrs. William
Bahlke on State st. last Monday after
noon. 1t was the occasion of the
twenty-ffth anniversary of the found
ing of the club, and as three of the
charter members of the club were
present and gave "reminiscences Of the
early days of the organization there
wa sunusual Importance attached to
this meeting.
The meeting was opened by the
President, Miss Gretta Bagley, and
letters were read from five charter
members who have removed from the
city but who still retain live interest
in the affairs of the club. Those who
sent their best wishes and congratu-
lations were Mrs. NJ. Church of New
York City, Mrs. Augustus Marsh of
Detroit, Michigan, Mrs. c. A. Davis of
Washington, d. c., Mrs. Rachel
Stevens of Michigan, and Miss Gel
ston of Ann Arbor. The reading of
these letters was interspersed by
short talks which were made by the
three original members who were
present at the meeting, Mrs. Blanch-
ard, Mrs. Bagley and Mrs. Cynthia
Brookes of Mt. Pleasant, who came to
Alma for this meeting, while Mrs.
Timby and Miss Caroline Delevan also
gave two very interesting talks upon
kindred subjects.
The Woman's Club, as the charter
members pointed out, first came into
being at the home of Mrs. c. A.
Davis, late in the year 1889, and it
was at the instigation of Mrs. Davis
that it was founded. At first it was
known as the Travel Club, and the
first subjects taken up for considera-
! tion were upon the general theme of
travel. Rome, Italy, was the very
first subject which was discussed.
Later the name of the organization
was changed to the Alma Ladies' Lit
erary Club, but the name was soon
! changed to its present one.
| Since its inception the club has COW
cred a wide field of investigation and
study. Art, literature, the opera, the
drama, and finally political science
are among the subjects which have
been studied. Work on the last
named science will be continued for
several weeks in 1915.
1t is quite a coincidence that the
present president, Miss Gretta Bag
ley is the daughter of one of the only
three charter members who live in the
city. Mr.. William Bahlke and Mrs.
Timby are the two other ladies who
can claim the longest membership
outside of the charter members. Both
were taken in the club in 1891, or %
years ago.
After this delightful program light
refreshments were served by the
hostess, Mrs William Bahlke. During
the twenty-five years of its life the
club has held many banquets and en-
tertainments. 1t has joined with the
Monday Club of st. Louis, the Bay
View Club of Ithaca, and the Woman's
Club of Mt. Pleasant several times in
entertainments.
Alma record., 1914-12-10
MUNICIPAL XMAS TREE'

The Municipal Christmas Tree will
be the event of the holiday season.
Every man, woman and child in this
city and the surrounding country are
asked to avail themselves of this op-
portunity to join in community cele-
bration and make this a Christmas
never to be forgotten.
The singing of carols, music by the
Alma band, real Santa Claus and his
helpers will give package of candy
and an orange to every boy and girl.
Remember this celebration is made
possible by the united efforts of the
Sunday schools of Alma.
The program in detail will be print
ed next week.
Following are the committees who
have the work in charge:
Finance-Charles o. Ward, Henry
Soule, Rev. G. II. Carl, Chas. Dutt.
Arrangements-Re j. Frank Jack
son, chairman, Prof. A. +. Schultz,
c. G. Rhodes, l.. A. Sharp, Rev. VIM.
II. Mason, Rev. T. G. r. Brownlow,
o. II. Washburn.
Subcommittee on arrangements
Mrs. Rhodes, Mrs. w. Roland, Mrs.
ID. w. Ellison, DIR. Blaisdell, Rev. j.
w. Priest, Mrs. Kate Coddington.
Committee on Music.
Chairman-R. F. Veatch, G. v.
Wright, Miss Sadie Messenger, Miss
Bertha McClaren, Miss Mulvey.
Alma record., 1914-12-10
FORMER ALMA BOY.

The Grand Rapids Herald, under
the date December Sth, contained the
following article which bespeaks for
Mr.. John Dunham, growing in
fuence in political circles:
"Attorney John Dunham last night
was elected president of the Young
Mems Republican club in one of the
most hotly contested elections ever
held by the organization. He was op-
posed by Garth B. Hyatt, who lacked
but two votes of carrying off the
honor. The race, however, was a
friendly one, and the loser was the
first to congratulate the new official.
Other officers elected follows: First
vice president, John Hiding; second
vice president, William Richter; re-
cording secretary, Harry Alderman;
treasurer, Jacob Ball; corresponding
secretary, Stanley Klukowski.
The new officers will begin work
perfecting the organization of the
club. In the past it has done a great
deal of work in the Republican ranks,
and in the future it will carry more
responsibility.
Mr.. Dunham has been active in the
Republican ranks for two years. He
came to Grand Rapids from Gratiot
county, where he served as prosecut-
ing attorney for two terms, and is
now a member of the law firm of Dun
ham, Dunham & Dunham. He has
also been on the speakers list of the
state Republican, central committee
for four years.
Mr.. Dunham is making great strides
in his work in Grand Rapids.
Alma record., 1914-12-10
LOCAL RED CROSS
Committee is Achieving Won
derful Success.
$50 WORTH YARN DISTRIBUTED
Many Voluntary Contributions are
Made Every Day.

Increasing success is crowning the
labors of the local Red Cross COM
mittee in their. efforts to arouse the
interests of Alma citizens in and gain
material support for this movement.
The chairmen of the four ward COM
mittees and their assistants report
that Alma citizens are cooperating
most heartily with them, and are rem
dering great assistance. Voluntary
contributions of large and small de-
nominations are made daily, and a
cordial reception is met at every
hand.
During the past week fifty dollars
worth of yarn was distributed by the
young women among Alma ladies'.
This comprised the first supply which
was received. With the yarn were
also distributed printed directions for
crocheting, ETC., hooks, needles, and
in nearly every home in the city some
member or members are contributing
their labors to this splendid cause. A
second order for yarn will soon be
placed, for the first order was found
to be inadequate. Mr.. d. w. Robin
son very kindly offered to furnish any
quantity of it at wholesale prices, so
that the yarn is being secured much
more cheaply than it would otherwise
be secured.
Fifty dollars has been deposited in
the bank to the credit of this fund
and as yet none of the contribution
boxes which were placed in the drug
stores have been opened, nor has any
soliciting been done. Contributions
have been voluntary and very gen.
erous.
In the distribution of the yarn
which went into practically every
home in Alma the ward committee
men, Misses Betty King, Mary Sharp
Bernice Pollasky and Sadie Messen-
ger were assisted by Mesdames Mil
ton Holmes, K. 7. Lamb, Geo
Sharrer, j. T. Ewing, Frank Pollasky
Miss Rose Messenger, Miss Florence
Allen and others.
Mr.. Weis has offered to share the
proceeds of his moving picture show
next Friday evening with the com
mittee for the benefit of the Rec
Cross work. A feature film, "Tht
Uphill Climb" will be run three
times, while fine program o.
specialties will be presented, chief o.
which will be duets by Miss Mar!
Sharp and John Chick, and dancing
numbers by Miss Bernice Pollask!
and Mr.. Mcintyre. Miss Weis' gen
erosity is greatly appreciated by th'
committee, and large crowds are ex
pected Friday evening.
Should anyone desire more yarn i
can be secured from any of th'
ward chairmen who have been named
all of whom have the Union phone.
Mr.. Weis, manager of the moving
picture show has generously offere,
to give three benefit performance
next Friday evening for the Red Cros
fund with special attractions whicl
the committee will furnish. The fea
ture film, "The Uphill Climb" will
be shown. Three performances vii
be given, admission five and tel
cents. Everyone can help the wa
sufferers by attendance at this shoy
next Friday night.
Alma record., 1914-12-10
NOTICE

The new issue of Union Telephone
Co. directory will be out about Jan. 1st
Any of our subscribers desiring any
change made in their listing o Street
address should notify the Officer before
Dec. Is. Anyone contemplating hsv-
ing a phone. installed should subscribe
now so their names will appear in the
new directory.
Alma record., 1914-12-10

Mrs. Alfred Hutchinson, who has
been confined to the Hospital for the
past two weeks following a most diff
cult operation, is on the road to recov-
cry and will be released within a short
time.
f. H. Wolf of Saskatchewan, Can
ada, is visiting his wife and mother,
Mrs. John Day.
Alma record., 1914-12-10

The Clarence Wheeler farm has been
equipped throughout with gas by the
Gratiot Co. Gas Co., gas stoves, lights,
chandeliers, etc.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-21

of the request of the state depart
ment that they leave Mexico as soon
as possible to preevnt difficulties. He
advised that they depart in small
groups.
San Diego, CaI.-Maj. Davis, COM
handing officer at Fort Rosecrans, is
reported to have received orders to
Immediately seize the Mexican GUS
tom houses at Mexicai, Tia Juana
and Ensenada.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-21
BREEZY

Gust see the wind!' exclaimed lit
tie Robby, looking from the window
on a stormy day.
''You ask me to do something inn
possible" answered Bobby's papa,
who was a great sticker for accur-
acy. Wind is air in motion, and you
cannot see air. 1t is invisible"
But, papa
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-21

A plant to extract nitrogen from
the air for fertilization purposes is
being built in Iceland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-02

fox Xenophon pursued it with de-
light in ancient Greece. and in Britain
the hare was for centuries looked up
on as a far more worthy quarry than
the fox, which, until the time of Queen
Elizabeth and even later, was regard
ed as mere vermin. Nicholas Cox, au-
thor of The Gentleman's Recreation, -
a work on sport, published in 1877,
writes thus enthusiastically: "As of
all chases the. hare makes the greatest
pastime, so it is a great delight and
satisfaction to see the craft of this lit
tie poor beast in her own preserva-
ton" And it is to be admitted that
in those shifts and eXpedients which
afforded to lovers of hounds the true
delights of hunting the timid hare is
at least fertile as any known beast of
chase in any part of the world.-Lon-
don Saturday Review.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-02

at the institution can be turned into
money for the county, will probably
have no opposition. His plan for feed
ing the prisoners at the county Jail
from the county farm produce will be
tried next week.
To Discuss Jail.
II is expected that plans for the
new county jail for which bonds were
voted at the fall election. will he dis
cussed. Whether the Jail and Jail &C
counts committee will be given au-
thority to proceed or a special com
mittee will be appointed remains to
be seen. Members of the board re-
Gently interviewed. inclined to the lat
ter idea 1t is probable that the build
ing will be located just west of the
court. house facing Fourteenth street,
with the cells in the rear. The senti-
ment of the board seems opposed TO
the purchase of any new site. although
the present location of the Jail is not
as convenient as it might be.
The fees and salary committee of
the board will meet the latter part of
the week for the purpose of checking
up the accounts of the county officials
whose terms expire. in preparation for
the incoming officers who take office
next Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-02
CLERKS TO DROP
OUT STATE BODY
Frank Bertelson, President I'LL
nois Hotel Organization,
Not Candidate.
REMAINS WITH ,GREETERS
Learning They Cannot Belong to Two
Organizations, Nine Members
Stick With New Club.

Frank Bertelson, clerk at Hotel
Harms, and president of the Illinois
Hotel Clerks association. will not be
candidate for reelection, when the
association holds it's annual meeting
at Lincoln, on Dec. 80.
On the other hand, he and eight
other local clerks will divorce them
selves from this organization to be-
come members of the Tri-City Greet
ers' club a charter for which will be
issued to go into effect on New Years
day.
Mr.. Bertelson, who is secretary of
the Tri-City Greeters' club, recently
formed, has received communication
from officers in the National Greet
ers' association. stating that a char
er would be rushed through for the To-
cal club, but that under the constitu-
ton of the organization, the memt ers
would have to drop out of all other
hotel clerk organizations.
Remain in Local Club
The Davenport members of the Tri-
City club, will likely drop cut of the
NEBRASKA Clerks association The
clerks in the Tri-City hotels believe
that the local club will be more bene-
fetal for several reasons. In the first
place it will meet every month while
the organizations they have belonged
to heretofore meets but once year. 1t
also gives the local clerks an oppor-
tunity to get together, which was not
offered before.
The hotel managers, however, will
not have to drop out of their associa-
tons to belong to the Tr;-City club.
Tomorrow evening meeting of the
Greeters' Glib has been called
for the New Kimball hotel in Daven-
port. AT this time final plans for re-
a charter will be made. The
at present is &c and it is
will grow larger Only 10
are required for a charter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-02
A STITCH IN TIME
Rock Island People Should Not Ne
elect Their Kidneys.

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elect Their Kidneys.
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Don't overlook the slightest backache
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Don't neglect a lame or aching back
another day. Don't ignore dizzy spells.
irregular or discolored urine, head
aches, WEAKNESS or depression. If you
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been found effective. Endorsed by
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81 have used Doan's Kidney Pills,
and can say that they are just as ad-
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kidneys were weak and irregular in
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Seeing Doan's Kidney Pills advertised.
I used some. and they soon relieved
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Price soc, at all dealers. Don't SIM
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Samuelson had. Foster-Milburn
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