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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-10-08
Candied Rose Petals.

To make candied rose petals, put a
cupful OF granulated sugar into q
saucepan and stir In slowly third Of
cupful Of cold water. Set this on the
stove, letting the mixture heat slowly,
gradually coming to boil. Do not let
It boil hard. Try 1t frequently and
when the strip crackles or hardens IN
cold water remove from the fire. Stir
gradually till 1t begins to sugar, then
place In pan Of hot water and using
pair Of tiny pincers, dip the petals
into the sugar and let them dry on
waxed paper. Before they are dry dip
them into saucer of powdered sugar,
again put on platter or tray and
place where they will keep dry for a
day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-10-08
Fruit JeIIies.

A housewife who has made careful
records of the amount of fruit she has
used for preserving or jelly making,
keeping at the same time record of
the amount after the canning cooking
process, says:
Seven pounds OF peaches will make
fifteen glasses Of marmalade.
Four quarts of ounces will make ten
glasses of jelly.
Four quarts of crabapples will make
ten glasses Of jelly.
Six pounds of peaches will make
eight pints Of preserved peaches.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-10-08
RIVERDALE

Miss Tompson, of Cedar Lake, call
ed on friends in Riverdale Thursday.
Miss Thelma Howe has been visit
ing relatives near Elwell the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kellicut entertained
relatives from Vestaburg over last
Sunday.
Mrs A. Broken returned last Mon
day from her visit with relatives in
Lansing.
Mrs. E. Smith of Lakeview was an
over Sunday guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Rice.
Miss Inez Reid of Vestaburg at
tended the Roller Skating Rink Satur-
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Wyeth are en-
pertaining their nephew, of Detroit,
for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Osborn returned
Wednesday from their visit with re-
latives at Holland.
Mrs. Jim Schnepp entertained
friends from Mt. Pleasant the first
part of the week.
Miss Mary Wynne of Alma was an
over Sunday guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Matthews and family.
Harley Schnepp, who has been work
ing at Edmore the past two weeks, re-
turned home Saturday evening.
Miss Rhea Seamen spent Saturday
and Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Seamen, of Sumner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Noble and son
Donald were Sunday guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Rowland at Alma.
The Good Will Circle of the M. E.
Church will have a social gathering
at the home of Mrs. A. L. Fulton We'd
nesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Swope and
children autoed to Alma, st. Louis,
Wheeler and Breckenridge last Sun
day.
Mr.. Leo Going, who teaches school
at Maper Rapids is spending few
days with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. Going, east of Riverdale.
Clyde Stambaugh, of Detroit, re-
turned to his home Thursday after
spending several weeks with his par
ents at Elm Hall.
Mr.. Roy King left for Lansing the
past week, where he has accepted a
position working in one of the large
factories of that city.
Mr.. VIM. Owen spent several days
in Detroit and Maple Rapids. This
week his nephew, Harry Owen, Of
Vestaburg, has had charge of the
drug store during his uncle's absence.
The Good Will Circle gave a fare
we'll surprise party on Rev. A. E.
North and wife Tuesday evening.
Rev. A. E. North has accepted posi-
ton to preach in Edmore on the COM
ing year.
Mr.. Raymond Ellison, who is con-
nected with the H. G.. Leonard and
Son Produce Co., of Riverdale, was
married to Miss Angelina Dubay, Of
st. Louis, on Wednesday morning,
September Both, at st. Mary's Catho-
liz church
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-10-08
Elm Hall Items

Mrs. John Robinson, of Sumner
spent Friday with Mrs. Chas. Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seneca Sly are spend
ing few days with their daughter,
Mrs. Rome Moss, of Granville.
Miss Ida Hills, of Alma, spent
Thursday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. K. Winters.
Mrs. Jackman, of Rosebush, spent
the last of the week with her son, R.
Jackman.
Harry Conner and wife entertained
their granddaughter, Miss Goldie
Pratt, of Decosta, a few days last
week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-10-08
Keep Your Stomach and Liver Healthy

A vigorous Stomach, perfect work
ing Liver and regular acting Bowels
is guaranteed if you will use DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They insure
good Digestion, correct Constipation
and have an excellent tonic effect on
the whole system-Purify your blood
and rid you of all body poisons
through the Bowels. Only 25c. at
your Druggist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-10-08
Riming Riddles.

Get out your puzzle guessers and Sc
II you can tell
What has four legs. yet cannot walk.
One foot besides a head?
II should finish out this rime
I'd say IL was a -.
What grow In the ground
And have many eyes,
Yet nary a bit can they seer
We have them for dinner
Most every night Now.
What in the world can they bsf
And what has two hands
And jolly round face?
What tells us when we
Shall go every place?
What runs all the time
And yet runs standing still
And works for us all with
Jolly good viii?
Answers.-Bed. potatoes, clock.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-10-08
Names of Fishes.

To find fault. Used in warfare. In
winter sports. Commands his boat.
Polishes silver. To plunge and strug-
gle. a little bit Part of the foot
Used In ancient warfare. A good one
is always in demand. Short and fat.
Lost from her finger A hens bed. A
pun. A barrier and fair lady. A
color and end OF whip. The tip and
tie What is done to iron ore.
Answers. Carp. torpedo, skate. skip
per- whiting. founder. dab, sole, pike,
plaice. club. herring, perch. Whit,
barbel Oar. BELIEF. redsnapper, topknot,
smelt
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-10-08

lows: Right forward, Easlick; left
forward, Smith; center, Folkert; right
guard, Jones; left guard, tombstone.
A game has been scheduled with the
Breckenridge second team at Wheeler
October 6. The game between Brock
enridge High and Wheeler resulted in
defeat for the home team. Here's
hoping for better luck next time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09
April Circuit Court Jurors.

Amsbury. William, Third ward, Alma
Bonney, John ~. Third ward, St
Louis.
Byers, George, Bethany, St. Louis.
Catron, Chas. A., Seville, Alma.
Clegg, Frank S, Second ward, St
Louise
Crowell, S. J., Washington, Ashley
Dickens, Clarence W., Newark, Itha-
ca.
Fraker, Howard, Washington, Pom
peii.
Frisby, Maitland, First ward, ST. Louis
eager. Irwin, New Haven. Sumner
Haas, Charles, North Star, North
Star
Hoyt, Henry, Wheeler, Breckenridge
Johnson. Albert. Summer, Alma.
Miller. Myron T., Sumner, Alma.
Monroe, A. p, Ithaca, Ithaca.
Martin, Carl c., Pine River, St
Louis.
Mallory, Fayette, Seville, Alma.
Needham, Arthur, Wheeler, Brecken-
ridge.
People, Isaac, Second Ward, Alma
Rogers, William. Fourth ward, Alma
Rosengrance, John, North Shade
Middleton.
Sebring, Frank. Elba, Bannister.
Sanders, NJ, Emerson, Ithaca.
smith, Frank. Fulton. Pompeii.
Splding, S. A.. Lafayette, Merrill.
Smth, Semon. Second ward, St. Louis
Vand ercook, F. NJ, Fourth ward, St
Louis.
- SO hIames. Hamilton. North Star
rye s., First ward, Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09
Locey School News

Miss Neva Warren spent Friday night
with Elizabeth Hawk.
Mrs Charlie Fiske spent Saturday
night at Albert Spayd's.
Mrs. VIM Fske went to Carson City
Saturday and returned Sunday.
Miss Sophia Helwig came Wednes-
day To- spend few days with Mr.. John
Annals
Ralph Waldorf spent Friday after
noon at the Locey school.
Charlie Hawk has recently moved in
to Mrs. n. NJ. Rockwells house.
Erwin Erskin has moved into Mrs
Green's house.
VIII Hawk is now working at f
Cooley'S
Frank Cooley called on John Anna
Sunday morning.
Miss Edith Belleile spent few days
this week with Doris Fish.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Fiske spent Sun
day with Bert Fishes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09
LOCAL HAPPENINGS

A. Grandy and family are moving
from north of Alma TO Breckenridge.
]. T.. Martin of Detroit was in Alma
Thursday on business with Sharrar and
Moore.
have fine line Of Candies. suitable
for Easter. Step in and see them. 5.
l.. Bennett.
Charlotte Dufield and Marie Kirker
of near Summer were shopping in Alma
Wednesday.
Lena c. Park of Owosso visited rel
atives in Alma and Rathbone during
the mid-week.
Florence Strong OF St. Johns accom-
panied her sister from that city to Alma
for two weeks visit.
Miss Dali Meier OF Monroe will spend
Easter with James G.. Kress and family
at 42l West Superior street.
Miss Sadie Gerard and Miss Eliza
beth Sova visited Tuesday evening with
Miss Gladys Marquette in Ithaca
Henry Mallory of Spokane, Wash, a
mine Inspector, formerly OF Elwell, was
guest OF Alma friends this week.
The ceiling in Cohen's store was COM
pleted Wednesday and the work start
ed in the drug store Wednesday after
noon.
III. S. Conner went TO Wedman to-
day and Sheridan yesterday TO respond
to a proposition for lighting the respec-
tive cities.
]. l.. Miller and son, the boot and
shoe dealers, have an advertisement in
this weeks Record that is worth your
time to read.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09
North County Line

Miss Sarah Conelly called on Mrs.
Moening Friday.
A family is moving into John Conel-
ly'S tenant house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter O'Connor spent
Sunday at VIII Piatt's.
Mr. and Mrs. William Michaels are
the proud parents of baby boy.
The Misses Margaret O'Brien and
Rose Murray spent Sunday in Mt. Pleas
ant
Nearly everyone from here attended
the horse show in Shepherd Wednes-
day.
We are glad to learn that Jim Egan
who has been in Mt. Clemens for some
time. is much improved
Mr. Raerick and family have moved
onto the McKinister place which Mr.
Raerick purchased recently from Mr.
and Mrs. Vim. Johnson.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09

The many boys that attended the Gra-
tiot County Boys Conference at Ithaca
report a fine time
The teachers OF the Nina High School
spent their spring vacation in the fol-
lowing places: Superintendent Ellsworth,
Ann Arbor; Mr.. Collins, Alma; Miss
Munger. Hart; Miss Smith, Alma Miss
Clark, Saline; Miss Fraker. Alma Miss
Potter, Ann Arbor Mr.. Crisp, Hudson (;
Mr.. Maxwell, Mt Pleasant.
The students of the Alma High school
were greatly surprised on their return
To school after vacation to hear that our
superintendent, Prof. +. +. Ellsworth,
who for nine years has been at the head
of Alma High School, was to leave for
Hastings the coming year. Mr.. Ellis
worth has had lots to do with the build
ing of Alma's new High School, is APP
preciated by all the students of Alma
High School and will be greatly missed
by all.
The entertainment given by Mr. Nc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09

CormiCk and his dog Bronte at the high
school auditorium last Friday evening
was exceptionally good and was enjoyed
by everyone who attended The way
Bronte added, divided and subtracted
showed his great intelligence and re-
markable training, and also the way Mr..
Mccormick initiated the many kinds of
birds made it a fine evenings enter
tainment.
The Oratorical and Defamation con-
test was held last Friday afternoon. The
Misses Helen Mason and Nelta Dove
were the contestants to give declarations
and Miss Ruth Durham gave an ora
ton. Miss Meta Doves defamation
on The New South, was given in a
FINE manner and was very interesting.
Miss Dove won the contest. but Miss
Helen Mason deserves much credit for
the way she delivered her defamation.
Oh MARY Ritchie's Ride" Miss Dun
hams Grafton was very good on China
Awakening"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09

Mrs. |. w. Drained left Wednesday
for Detroit and Holly where she will
visit with her daughters
Mrs. William Greene OF Middleton
was entertained at the home of her
mother. Mrs. T. NJ. Knight, the first
Of the week.
The college is having a large batting
cage OF fine mesh wire and iron frame
made to order and which will be ready
for use in a few days.
The three children of Elton Eppler,
two girls and one boy. have been seri-
ously i'll with throat trouble at their
home at pa Hastings.
The Wright Male Quartet which was
due TO sing at Riverdale Tuesday even
ing at the mems meeting, did not go
because Of the illness Of some OF the
members.
Mrs. d. w. Adams and two children,
Robert and Ethlyn, returned Saturday
evening from a visit with relatives in
Grand Rapids Kalamazoo. Mendon and
Union City
The College Glee Club returned to
Alma Tuesday from a successful trip
during the past two weeks. They gave
satisfaction everywhere and made a
good financial showing.
Prof. l.. l.. Forsythe, superintendent
of the Ionia schools and former super
ntendent OF the St. Louis schools. was
at Alma College, Wednesday for the
pupose of engaging teachers for the
coming year.
The Masonic dance. Monday evening
was the success of the season. Fisoh-
er's six-piece orchestra from Kalama-
700 furnished the music and the dane
ing was of the smoothest. The same
orchestra will be here again on May
%.
MIR. Baynes." who lectures in the
high school auditorium April 20, "ap-
peals to all who enjoy having the
wild birds visit the home grounds, or
who wish to befriend their feathered
neighbors in time OF need"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09
Alma High School News.

Teachers held a meeting Monday az
ternoon.
The Seniors held class meeting on
Monday afternoon.
The Freshman class held meeting
Monday afternoon.
DIR. Street of Wheeler visited at the
High School Tuesday.
Justin Cash is absent from school this
week on account of sickness.
Ellis Hopkins was absent from school
Tuesday on account of sickness.
Ralph Marvin was absent from school
last Tuesday on account of sickness.
Claud Whitford of Elwell visited at
the High School last Friday afternoon.
Miss Leona Sergeant was absent from
school Monday on account of sickness.
Carl Fink was absent from school
Monday and Tuesday on account OF
sickness
The Juniors held class meeting on
Tuesday and had their pictures taken
for the ANIMAL.
The Misses Micksell and Coleman Of
Seville township visited the High school
Friday afternoon.
Glen Rockwell was absent from school
Monday and Tuesday on account Of
sickness.
The High School debate with St.
Johns has been postponed from April p
to May |.
Ward Hodge was absent from school
Monday and Tuesday, being on the Col
lege Glee Club trip.
James Howe returned to school on
Tuesday after ten days absence nth
fractured arm.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09
BACK TO THE FARM.

In recent address Frank O. Lowden
I of Illinois had the following to say rela-
\tive to scientific farming in the Old
World and the effect on high cost Of
!, Wing Mr.. Lowden said:
1.-The day of cheaper food products
is gone forever and by the same token
the day of better prices to the farmer
is at hand. With improved farm meth
DDS the farmer is about to find himself
able to make it an object to his son and
daughter to stand by him. Son and
daughter will discover il will pay better
and they will be far happier on the
farm than in the city.
1T will tax the resources OF science
ever to put the price of food below what
it is now" he said. THE only way to
make any Roadway is by improved meth
DDS of marketing.
1--WE studied farming and marketing
plans in Holland. Belgium, England.
Germany and other European countries,
and | have found we can learn much
from them. In organization and CO.
operation among farmers we can OBJ
tain ideas from the old world. In Eu-
rope they have perfected cooperation
in production as well as in selling"
Mr.. Lowden told of little Holland
farm where only grass and hay were
raised which paid big profits and was
valued at $3.50 an acre. He reminded his
audience that Switzerland centuries ago
fed Caesars legions and today is pro-
ducing more wheat to the acre than is
the new and fertile land of Illinois. He
felt that study of the modern Euro
pean methods would be profitable
Farmers of Gratiot county would APP
precate a talk from Mr.. Lowden.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Morning service, 10 o'clock.
Special uaster music
Sermon. THE Significance OF Christ's
Resurrection"
Sunday school, IL 80.
Junior Union, 3 o'clock.
B. Y. p. L. meeting, 80 o'clock.
Topic. "A Long Look Ahead"
Evening service. 7:30.
Missionary Easter program: "The
Triumph of Life"
The Sunday School choir will lead
the singing.
All are cordially invited to these SER
vices.
]. w. Priest. Pastor, S02 Gratiot Ave.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09

Mrs A. II. Olmstcd received a tele-
gram Sunday evening notifying her of
the death of her sister. Mrs. George
Gray al Montevista, Colorado. Mrs.
Gray will be remembered by some as
a former resident of Gratiot county, but
had lived in Colorado nearly twenty
years
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09

WANTED - A girl for general house
work Apply to Mrs. E. T Lamb, SOB
State Street.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09

WANTED Good young driving horse.
Jas. A. BARLEY. IS3Iu
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09

FOR SALE-Seyen brood sows, one
Chester White male. Enquire of D..
Frick or at Brewers Meat Market,
Alma. lS2Stf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09

FOUND-In the city OF Alma, a watch
and chain. Owner can have same by
proving property and paying for this
notice. Inquire at l47 Valley Ave.
1870
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09
FOR SALE.

Buff Orpington and Buff Leghorn
eggs, at $lOO per setting OF IS, from
prize-winning stock Great winter lay
ers. Birds scoring 81 l-2 to % IA
Cockerels weighing 9 lbs. at o months
pullets, 8 lbs Also, 50-egg incubator
good as new Andrew Shaw, APO W..
Superior st. X
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09
ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
FOR RENT-Furnishe Rooms Alma
Garage. II
FOR RENT-M Modern rooms for light |
housekeeping. SOP Park Ave X
FOR SALE-i9l3 Ford touring car.
See Wright & Hollenbeck or ~Nllan
Hubbell.
FOR Immediately. house and |
household goods. V. Shepard. 3l0 |
Woodwork.
FOR SALE, RENT or TRADE-House
and lot. Modern improvements. 2l5
W. Superior St X
FOR SALE-Indan runner duck eggs,
from stock prize winning show birds
Inquire J. H. Osborn, Elwell Mich
lS31t2.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-One
black gelding seven years old, weight
l400 VIII exchange for good road
horse. Inquire of w. H. PARR.
FOR SALE-Two houses and lots in
| Alma. 100 acre farm in Emerson
Can be bought cheap if sold at once.
Inquire of ]. S. Caple, Alma.
|
FOR SALE--At very low price, So
Bedsteads, some oak, some ash, some
| walnut. come and look them over if
you want to buy bedstead II. Mon
tague Sup't Mich Masonic Home.
lFOUND-In the city OF Alma, a watch
and chain Owner can have same by
proving property and paying for this
notice. Inquire at l47 Valley Ave.
1916
FOR SALE-Seyen brood sows, one
Chester White male Enquire of ID.
Fricl or at Brewers Meat Market,
Alma. 1851.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-One
dwelling house and lots. brick store
building, grocery and bakery in con-
nection, doing good business. Would
like to exchange for a small farm w.
| II. McCrae Perrinton Mich. L
! CHOICE SEED POTATOES FOR
SALE-Parent stock from seed house
last year. Early Michigan per bushel,
Sl.OO. Early Ohio, $l.00 per bushel.
Worlds Wonder per bushel, Sl.OO.
Early Rose, per bushel, SlOO;
Vermont Golden Coin per bushel,
SOC; Carmen No. l, per buse SOC.
Enquire of w. III. PARR
DRAWING work in this line tele.
phone SMITH & WALSTOW.
FOR SALE-Day-old chicks. Place
your orders at once. Bell phone lS9-
IS 1872
Competent girl for general
homework. Mrs. II. j. Hyde, K. +.
ID. !. Alma. Mich.
GOOD CHANCE.-If you mean bust
ness. want to work and want a good
tea and coffee route. write at once, $40
Genesee Ave. Saginaw, +. S. 1874
FOR SALE.
Buff Orpington and Buff Leghorn
eggs, at $lOO per setting OF IS, from
prize-winning stock Great winter lay
ers. Birds scoring 81 IL to % IA
Cockerels weighing 9 lbs. at o months
pullets, 8 lbs. Also, 50-egg incubator,
good as new Andrew Shaw, APO W..
Superior st. X
Girl Wanted.
Experienced dry goods saleslady.
| c.aad,. ,oe;t;op Anniv NJ once M II
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09

WANTED-Competent girl for general
homework. Mrs. H. J. Hyde, T. +.
ID. T. Alma, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-One
dwelling house and lots, brick store
building, grocery and bakery in con-
nection, doing good business. Would
like to exchange for small farm. w.
II. McCrae Perrinton, Mich. L
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09

FOR SALE-i9l3 Ford touring car.
See Wright & Hollenbeck or ~Nllan
Hubbell \
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09

GOOD CHANCE.-If you mean bust
ness, want to work and want good
tea and coffee route, write at once, $40
Genesee Ave, Saginaw, F.. S. lS3lt4
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09

FOR SALE-At a very low price, 50
Bedsteads, some oak, some ash, some
walnut, come and look them over if
you want to buy bedstead. II. Mon
tague. Sup't Mich. Masonic Home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09

FOR SALE-Day-old chicks. Place
your orders at once. Bell phone lS9-
3. 1877
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09

CHOICE SEED POTATOES FOR
SALE-Parent stock from seed house
last year. Early Michigan, per bushel,
Sl.O0. Early Ohio, $l.0O per bushel.
Worlds Wonder per bushel, SlOO.
Early Rose, per bushel, SlOO !;
Vermont Golden Coin, per bushel,
SOC; Carmen No |, per busel Soc.
Enquire of w. III. PARR.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09

.DRAYING-Fo work in this line tele.
phone SMITH & WALSTOW.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09

FOR SALE-Two houses and lots in
Alma. 100 acre farm in Emerson.
Can be bought cheap if sold al once.
Inquire of ]. s. Caple, Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-09

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-One
black gelding seven years old, weight
l4O0. VIII exchange for good road
horse. Inquire of w II. PARR.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1914-08-27

right thing, according to the American
idea. He ignored the nation.
Before Pope Plus had been on the
throne three years he showed that
young men who dreamed OF the career
Of a courtier in Rome were going to
be disappointed. The pope wanted
bishops for the difficult sees, and the
way for young diplomats to promotion,
it was soon apparent. was through the
tiresome but wholesome Office of gov
erning bishop.
One great reform Pope Plus accom-
plished. and 1t promises to be ever re-
membered in history. He proved that
diplomacy in church matters is a
thing OF little Importance compared
with the direct teaching and preach
ing of the gospel to the poor.
Some Notable Reforms.
His now famous Apostolic constitu-
ton was considered as embodying the
most sweeping reform ever attempted
by a Roman pontff since the celebrat-
ed Council Of Trent, in the years from
1545 to 1868. in that it dismissed the
entire congregation of the council, a
committe of cardinals charged with
the Interpretation Of the Council OF
Trent. and placed all affairs in the
hands Of separate tribunals and courts
Of appeal.
Pope Plus was In every respect a
man Of peace, and the clerical trou-
bles in Spain and Portugal during the
latter years of his life greatly affect
ed his health. When Spain and Pop
tugal, following the lead Of France,
broke away from the church. he re-
fused to take any decisive action
against them.
This policy Of peace earned for
Pope Plus X. the love of the church's
devotees the world over and will
make his memory one that posterity
will homer as that Of great prelate in
the history Of Catholicism.