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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-17

get home In time for you to 60 In be-
fore the polls close this evening"
The town was only half n mile dis
tant. We meant, however. to be un-
avoidably delayed or pretend we had
been. Ny cousin said nothing, and I
was really quito indignant to see o
Hopkins have so little spirit
About o'clock in the afternoon
Elmina, who had been suffering all day
with headache. came to me and said:
IL am obliged to go home; my head is
growing more painful" So | accom-
panied her When we arrived there
she said to her husband: 81 am SO
sorry you can not go to town, but am
suffering with nervous headache and
can not attend to the baby; please keep
the children as quiet as possible and
Cousin Frances will get supper for
you"
After he had left the room she said to
me: There, l am almost glad it has
turned out this way. for | tell you the
contest has been close to-day" After
she was snugly in bed | went to the
kitchen. and presently my cousin said:
Il am just obliged to attend to few
chores outside, and can finish in half
an hour; if you can manage to keep tho
baby quiet it will be a great help Ia
me; it does not matter if supper is late.
looked at the clock; yes. it was safe,
he would surely not try to go to town
now, it was haIf-past o'clock. Just
after he went out | heard the clatter of
horses hoofs, but supposed it was
neighbor passing. A little after 6
Theodore came in looking innocent
enough, and asked me if there had
been much OF crowd in town, or much
excitement over election. The next
morning Elmna insisted on gong in
to get the result. The first thing we
heard after arriving was a friend Of her
husbands saying: Theodore came
mighty near losing his vote, tell you;
only had fifteen minutes TO spare when
he got here. l could not see any usc
of his going off home on a gallop after
coming in so fast" Elmina looked at
me in surprise. | at her in dismay.
Those chores were TO ride swiftly to
town, cast his ballot, and come home
again before we would miss him.
Elmna was defeated by n few votes,
and we both think to this day that
Theodore helped to swell the adverse
majority, although he never would tell
who he voted for. Elmina's expenses
for the campaign and election were
large, and her husband had to borrow
money and give a mortgage on his
property TO secure it, but he never
uttered n single rcprosch, and do not
think he begrudged the money. His
wife says she could not live through
another canvass with its cxcitcments
and rivalry.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-17
Betting on the Winking Of Owls.

Betting on the Winking of Owls.
Betting on horses is custom Of
honored age if not always honorcd in
its patronage. But betting on owls
who ever heard of that kind of bet
ting? There is a whole roost of owls
out at the Zoo-gloomy. sleepy
blinking owls. When you look at
them casually. they blink. when you
stare at them continually they don't
wink. That's where the betting comes
in. When the owl blinks he shuts out
the light from his slugg sh brain. and
breathes with solemn air of apathy
to all animated life. But to stand in
front of the tall iron cage and watch
five, six, or seven OF them all sitting
on pole. and say which of them will
wink first, or whether any of them will
wink at all, is TO deal with 4 great
world of probabilities. An owl is q
great slayer. If anyone looks straig ht
at him expecting 20 see him wink no
wont wink. 1t makes no difference
how long he is stared at-he just keeps
on looking and doesn't wink. The big
pupils contract from a great black disk
to tiny small spot, and the smaller
that spot gets the longer the owl can
keep his eyelids open. That is one of
the fine points in the owl economy.
The game is very simple. Take pole
full of owls-say seven of them and
the keeper will suggest to the visitor
that it will be pleasant to watch those
owls and see if he can keep count with
his watch how often they'll wink in
minute. The visitor watches them
closely. and the seven owls contract
the pupils of their optics and stare dir
lilly and lazily at space. "Why. owls
never shut their eyes, do theyP' tho
visitor will inquire innocently. "Oh,
yes; they're bound to, says the keeper.
That fellow in the middle's been star
ing the longest He'll 60 first; you
watch him The minute hand on
watch crceps slowly along, when pa
tiencc scarcely longer survives; the ono
man on the owl pole winks slowly, de-
liberately, calmly. Then tho others 60
one after another, as il infected by an
epidemic, and all certainty of predic-
ton is at once unbalanced. The next
round the visitor is ready to bet cigar
on the result He bets on the corner
owl, and the one in the middle goes
first 1t gets exciting, and the spccta-
tors arc carried away with the fever OF
betting on chance. A man will bet on
every owl but the right one, and get
almost in the state of desperation to
bet his head and miss. Philadelphia
Tcle0rdph
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-17
He Recognized His Family.

Keeper-"Stand back, there. gents!
That monkey is vicious and might claw
you"
De Twirliger-"Aw! no fear, dear
boy. The beggar won't claw me-"
Keeper-"I don't believe he will.
Them monkeys are very peaceful with
their own kind Philadelphia Cali
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-17

Some Of the doctors who were called to at
tend the police officers injured in the Anarch-
ist riot in Chicago are endeavoring to obtain
generous portions Of the relief fund for them
selves, bills as high as $500 and $500 for their
services having been presented.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-17
ON THE THRESHOLD.

Now once more do our feet
Stand on the threshold sweet
OF days that show the year in her fair prime
Ger blossom spangled sod
Springs fowery paths we trod
And SO have come again 10 Summer time.
BY violets March displays
BY Aprirs primrose ways,
BY the fresh fragrance OF Mays cowslipped
ground.
We reach at length the day
Towards which March, April, May,
Lead on the footsteps unto Summer bound.
Through the door now aiar,
Sweet sweet the visions
or treasures which the precincts do contain
Precincts where roses red
Are gaily garlandcd
DER dainty realms where silver lilies reign.
O days of golden balm,
Onights Of silent calm,
Right well may ye the souls Of men enthrall
Spring-tide the promise gave,
Fulfllment now We have,
And royal Summer Is the queen OF all
Il r. u ia ST. Jdmes'S Gdzetie.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-17

A character can be blackened by shrug Of
the shoulders. -Ht6rep Standard
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-17
SandOrf's Revenge.
A SEQUEL TO MATTHIAS sANDORF AND
DOCTOR ANTEKIRTT.
BY Jules Verne.

AUTHOR OF JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE
OF THE EARTH. "TRIP TO THE MOON"
AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY
DAYS MICHAEL STRoGoFP,"
TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES
UNDER THE SEA, ETC, ETC.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04

Stoke Park near Windsor, England, the old
Penn place, and associated with Gray's Elegy,
has been sold, after being Inc nths in the
market, nj low price TO local attorney.
According to recent English statistics, in
each 1000 living persons there are 4S7 males
and 5l3 females; but for every 100 females
1885 males were born. At every age OF life
the death rate was lower In the females, and
the difference was greater I'm early years. In
both sexes a diminished death rate is taking
place. This Is more marked In females than
tn males, at all ages The improvement Is
especially notable In women up to 40 and In
men TO 80. The mean expectation OF life OF a
male at birth is Abs, and female 44.62 years
"Curlous how ones feelings get blunted by
the sight of blood and horrors" says Sir
Charles Wilson, in his new narrative Of the
Nile expedition. '"There was one strange in
cident. An UNIV Wounded Arab, armed with q
spear, jumped up and charged an officer. The
officer grasped the spear with his left hand,
and with his right ran his sword through the
Arabs body; and there for few seconds they
stood, the officer being unable to draw hls
sword until a man ran up and shot the Arab
II was living embodiment of one OF the old
gladiatorlal frescoes at Pompe 1t did not.
strange to say, seem horrible; rather, after
what had passed, an everyday occurrence, |
used to wonder before how the Romans could
look on at the gladiator.a fights; do so no
longer.o
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04
John is a Sapper.

The number of Chinese in New York
is too small compared to the white pop
ulaton for the drain to be noticeable,
but it will grow in volume until its eff
feet will be plainly perceptible. They
have Grained the Pacific coast for many
years, of from $50, 600, 900 to $40, 900, 000
year. The same money earned by
white men and invested in our indus.
tries would have made California the
richest state in the union in proportion
to population. General Butler, who
has the reputation of being tolerably
clear-sighted man, said when here that
the surprise to him on this question was
that the state had stood this drain and
still prospered. If it had not possessed
much greater than average resources
the Chinese would have Slapped its vi.
tality years ago.-San Francisco Call
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04
THE WORLD AND THE SINGER.

Wen poet can sing be IT right or wrong
In the dreadsst or merriest weather..
And the world can laugh with his saddest song,
Or laugh when he slips the tether
or a tender phrase or thought profound,
Or the sflkiest cord of passion,
To cut a reed from breezy mound
An pipe in another fashion.
A fashion the birds have oftentimes
Or vagabond Punchinello-
To crumpe joke In whirl of rhyme
Then tumbing 1t till it's mellow,
To give II II toss to the far four winds,
Unheeding and all unknowinG
II in its querulous way II finds
II even is worth the going.
And the world is gladder of quip and Jest
Than the throb of chord seraphic;
And is prone TO give with better zest
For the barter, exchange and traffic
A poor mans brains that Annoying 20
In a holiday sort Of ramble;
And who girdle the stateliest lily's snow
In whorl of brier and bramble
But the poet sings sweetest and sings the best
When his hands are trihe weary;
And the life that is gives him little zest
And the spaces of earth are eerie!
When he sees what is lost in yesterdays,
And the hopes have ceased their wlnging
That taught him song-ah then he prays
For songs that are worth the singing.
And be sure proud world though you oft are
dumb
In your curious changing babel
To giYer Of most--you gather the crumb
Tha: falls from the rich mans table!
For tbe richest is he in any CLINE
Who weaveth In love and duty,
The thunder chant or the random rhyme
To heavenly glow of beauty
--Hordtio Gilbert Parker, IN the Current
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04
An Effective Prescription.

An esteemed Philadelphia contem.
porary devotes large share of its edi'
torial space to the discussion of a card
from an anxious Mother" who wants
to know what she shall do to rescue heI
darlikg son, aged twelve, from the per.
nicious habit of cigarette smoking. AL.
though the editor exhibits the mos,
praiseworthy intentions, it falls short Of
its opportunity in failing to tell the anx
ious mother that the obvious need in
the boys case is to take good SOUND
pine single, fashion it in the shape
of paddle, and wear it out or him.
Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04
The Right of WAY.

Bobby, you mustn't play SO hard with
your little sister," mamma was saying
reprovingly, after little Ethel had been
picked out of the mud-hole.
Trains got to run on time, amt
theyP When I'm playing train. an
my trans got right O. way, it amt GO
in to stand around for any second-han'
freight, and the freight is going to get
down from the track, that's all"
A slipper had the right of way across
Bobby in n minute or two after.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04

Richard Wagner generally received his vlsi-
tors In medieval costumes, such as he always
wore when composing. Alexandra Dumas call
ing on hin one day, was highly amused at the
masquerade. "You are all dressed up TO play
Gessler," said Dumas, with his good-natured
laugh, which rather hurt the feelings OF the
author Of "Tannhauser," who nevertheless re-
turned M. Dnmas' visit when next he was at
Paris After some considerable delay, NJ. Du-
mas appeared at last, dressed magniheenty In
dressing gown with large flower Tattern, a
helmet with flying plumes, life belt around
his waist and enormous riding boots. ''Par-
don me-" said he majestically, ''for appearing
n my working costume. can do nothing
without being dressed I'm this manner. Half OF
my ideas live In this helmet and the other half
are lodged I'm my boots, which are indispens-
able to me when write my love scenes.
letter from Kimberly, South Africa, rep
resents that no less than $5,0u0,0O0 is annually
paid in that town alone in wages for diamond
digging.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04
How Jaundice and Liver Complaints are
Proluced.

These diseases are so common that II may
be interesting to the reader TO know what
causes them In all cases of Jaundice or Liver
Complaint there is a congested condition OF
the liver, which obstructs the natural flow OF
the bile, and instead of being used in the pro-
cess OF digestion, as it is intended TO be, 1t is
taken up by the veins and carried into the gen
eral circulation and the coloring matter OF the
bile is deposited in the capillary vessels and
colors the skin. This is what causes the sal
low appearance of a person suffering from
Jaundice. The congested condition OF the
liver, which canses the obstruction OF the nat
ural flow of bile, is invariably produced by
Malar a. There is no agent known that is so
de true i've TO health and happiness as Malaria,
and no poison so disastrous and subtle. To
prevent and cure these conditions we advise
the use OF DIR. j. b. Henions Sure Cure for
Malaria. 1t Is an elegant preparation, for
sale by all druggists, and is a positive and
radical cure for all forms of Malaria and all
kinds of pain.
DIR. Henion consults free of charge by mail,
with all those who are using his Sure Cure for
Malaria. Write him at Rochester, n. Y.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04
The Trua Wonders.

Mr.. Cleveland hints that the mothers
of our land mould the characters Of
their sons. This may explain why We
always have so large surplus Of toughs.
The character of son should be mould
ed by his father, and the moulding inn
Elements should always be within con-
venient reach. Louisville Courier
Journal
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04
TRUSTWORTHY TESTIMONY.
Home Endorsement" of the Highest POSSIBLE
Order

The following voluntary letters regarding
the standing and character of two gentlemen
whose names are now prominently before the
public are most unusual.
JACKSON, Mich, Dec. 2, 1885.
We take pleasure in saying that Hon. Daniel
B. Hibbard of this city is one of our Oldest,
wealthiest and most reliable citizens. and his
associate, Mr.. wellington Hibbard, has dur
ing his residence of year or two in jackson
left most favorable impression among us.
The connection of these two gentlemen with
any enterprise is sufficient anywhere in this
region TO inspire entire confidence.
lSigned) EUGENE PRINGLE, Mayor.
w. ID. THOMPSON.
Pres. Jackson City Bank.
JOSEPH MABLEY, ex-Mayor.
&. X. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
Mgr. Knickerbocker Co.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04
The Professor

or an academy in vern 1t was cured OF catarTh By
Hoods sarsaparla and writes the following interest
ing statement
Il cheerfuly give my experience in the use OF
Hoods Sarsapara. had been troubled with CO
tarrh TO extent for a long time and. had used
various incidents with no good results when was
so affected that speech was somewhat difficult. aud
my voice entirely unnatural. then began 10 use
Hoods Sarsaparilla vs. remedy and with such good
effect that in few weeks speech easy the voice
natural. and my general health was much improved.
Sometimes return OF the disease is induced by tax.
ing cold. when at once to the use Of Hoods
sarsaparilla wifi n keep by constantly and al
ways find relief. regard Hoods Sarsapara as an
invaluable remedy for catarrh. and Judging by isl
effects upon myself cannot say too much n iu
praise" Us. CuLEy. Jericho, Vt
Hoods SGrsapGriIJG
Sold by all druggists o.; six for IS. Prepared BY
C.LHooD q o., Apothccaries, Lowell. Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04

Ar THIRTY-FIvE THE AVERAGE AMERICAN
DISCOVERS THAT HE HAS AN " INTERNAL
STOMACH" and so goes into the hands of the
doctors for the remnant Of his life. Proven
ton is better than cure, but DIR. WALKERS
CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BITTERs will both cure
and prevent dyspepsia, diseases of the skin,
liver, kidneys, and all disorders arising from
bad blood.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04

what furniture can give such finish to
room as a tender woman's facet" asks.Gcorge
Elliott Not any, we are happy TO answer,
provided the glow of health tempers the ten
der expression. The pale, ANXIOUS bloodless
face of the consumptive, or the evident suf-
ferings of the dyspeptic. induce feelings OF
sorrow and grief on our rart and compel US
to tell them of DIR. Pierse's "dolden Medical
Discovery" the sovereign remedy for con-
sumption and other diseases of the respiratory
system as WI as dyspepsia and other digest
I'VE troubles Sold everywhere.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04

CONsUMPTIoN.-To or the cure of this dis
tressng d sease Their has leen no medicine
yet d sc overed that can show more evidence of
real merit than Aliens Lung Balsam. &c,
&C., and Sl.t0 DO tie.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04

italian depositors in New York city savings
ban6s have fully 100000 to thei credit.
L. l.. Noyes Revere, Mass, WAS cured Of
scald-hea by usins HALLS Hair Remover.
A LaAe View, oregon, cobbler has falle-
heir to a siOO,OJO estate.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04

1t is by copying after nature that man gets
best results. DR.. Jones' Red Glover Tonic is
natures own remedy is purely vegetable, can
be taken BY the most delicate. Cures all stom-
nch kidney and liver trnnhles so cents
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04

was unable to walk and my right arm bad
to be carried in sling because OF rheumatism.
The first dose of AthlOphorus relieved me, and
before the bottle was empty i went to work
and have had no return Of rheumatism. Full
ton Wait, Elk Rapids, Michigan.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04

Hoods on street wraps are popular In Paris
just now
q, 900 people.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04
Best Goods are Put in Smallest Parcels

The old proverb is certainly true in the case
of DIR. Pierces pleasant turgativc Pellets"
ly larger than mustard Seeds containing as
much cathartc power az is done up in the
biggest, most epulsive-looking pill. UnliHe the
big pills, however, they are mid and pleasant
in their operdtion-do not produce gripping
pains, nor render the bowels costive after
.cip
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04

Gratz Brown left eight children, only one of
whom is VI age.
The fruit trees n Santa Barbara are being
dug up and kngl sh walnuts planted In their
4 en-
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04
ViNEGAR Buffers

IL the great Blood Purifier and Life-giving
Principle; Gentle Purgatye and Tonic; perfect
Reroyator and Inyigorator of the system.
lR Vinegar Bitters there is vitality but
n, alcoholic or mineral poison.
Diseases Of the Skin, of whatever name
or nature, are literally dug up and carried out of
hesystem in short time by the of the Bitters.
Vinegar Bittcrs allays feverishness. IL re-
ueves, and i'm time cures rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Gout, and similar painful diseases.
Vinegar Bitters cures Constipation and
prevents Diarrhea.
Never before has medicine been com
pounded possessing tho power Of VINEGAR BIT
TIERS 10 heal the sick.
Send for either of our valuable reference
books for ladies, for farmers, for merchants, our
Medical Treatise on Diseases, or our Catechism
on Intemperance and Tobacco, which last should
DO read by every child and youth In the land.
Any two of the above books mailed free on
receipt of four cents for registration fees.
II. Mcdonald Drug Co.. 532 Westinghouse, MY.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04

For removing dandrufT and promoting the
growth OF the hair, use Halls Hair Remover.
Ayers Cherry Pectoral, in thousands Of
cases, has cured cough in few days.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04

Have used DIR. Thorn IS Electric Oil for
Group amt colds, and declare it positive cure
Con ributed by VIM. Kay, so plymouth Ave,
Buffalo, y. Y.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04

Don't neglect cough and let 1t remain to
irritate your lungs When safe and speedy
RENE iy can be had for 30 cents in DR.. Bige-
lows Positive Cure
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04

Delicate diseases of either sex, however in
duced, radically cured. Address, with 10 cents
in stamps, for book, Worlds Dispensary Med
cal association, Buffalo, n. Y.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04

TIE BURDoCK PLANT one of the best d.
uretics or Kidney regulate RS in the vegetable
wo Id, and the compound known as BurdOck
BoOd 81 { RS is unsurpassed III all diseases of
the kidney S, liver and blood
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04

There are in the present congress four men
who are over seventy
A rustic visitor to Burlington, VT, spent
Thanksgiving Day on the horse railway. max
ing the trip of four miles twenty two times.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04

The London Times is considered the most
profitable newspaper in the world.
According TO G. A. Sala, workingmen in
Australia earn eight shillings day OF eight
hours, and have meat three times day-if
they want IT,
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04

The popular verdict is generally the right
one; and concerning DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
the people have long since decided that 1t Is
the best cough remedy ever introduced
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04

Salvation on, the greatest cure on earth for
pain, has made most brill ant debut. All
druggists and dealers In medicine sell it at 25
cents bottle.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04

Give bread to stranger, in the name OF
the universal brotherhood which binds all
men together.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04
Wnman'a FACE.

The sublimity of W sdom is TO do those things
living which are to be desired when dying
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04

The Petit Journal of France is said to clear
S6,000,000 year.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04

IL we do not continually dsny ourselves We
do not learn of Him, but OF other masters.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04
GIBSON & PARKINSON,

the president and secretary of II bbard
Rheumatic Syrup Co., of Jackson. They show
in unmistakable terms tie standing and value
of this great remedy which is now attracting
so much attent on and accomplishing so mucn
good. There is no physical trouble VIII CHI is
more painful than rheumatism, and there is
none which is more dangerous. IL may at
any moment fly TO the heart when instant
death will be the result. Hibbard's Rheu-
matte Syrup is purely vegetable compound,
and has been not only tested by time but bears
the endorsement Of high medical authority in
addition to being offered the public by men
whose reputation is unimpeachable.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1886-02-04

Mrs G. Dawson Coleman has been elected
a dire ctor of the Fist national bank of Leba-
non.