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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12
ALL SORTS.

Curious how ones feelings get blunted by
the sight ca blood and hOrrors,n says Sir
Charles wills ~. ia lis new narrative OF the
Nlle expedition There was one strange in
cidcnt. An UNIV ounded Arab, armed with Q
pear. jumped up anu charged an officer The
officer graspod tue spear with lis eft hand,
and with h.S right ran his sword through the
Arabs body ana there Tor lew seconds they
stood. the OtHCtr bclug unable 10 draw his
sword until man ran up and shot the Arab
II was a living embodiment Ol one of the old
gladlatorial ircsCocs al POmleil. Ii did not
strange 10 say, seem hOrrl1le; rather, after
Eat had passed, an everyday occurrence, |
used 10 wonder before how the Romans could
look on at the glad atOr. al tights; do SO no
longer.
According to recent English statistics, in
"a IA l.COJ living persons there are 49, males
aud jl3 females. but for every 100 females
lO3.j males were born. At every age OF life
the death rate wa over IN the females, and
the difference was greater In carly Yeas. In
both sexes diminished L rate is taking
place This L. more marked IN females than
in males, at all ayes lie imp, oyement is
especially notable IN women up 10 a., and IN
men To 80. The mean ,Xqe .tatiOn of life of a
male at birth j. 4l.3j, and female 4i.G! years
Mr.. Labouchere of tn London Truth says
d a he has never mt with more practical.
ms bic men than the Irish Nationalist leaders
when not under the influence of temporary
tAClittilt III. Il nave ne SAYS, 'uctn greatly
struck with their brOadness of view, which
contrasts advantageously with our supercilious
mode of treating political opponents our in-
sularity. and our want OF faculty to grasp new
ideas"
In the Union Medicale doctor tells OF a
duel at which he assisted, aud In which one Of
the men died OF pleurisy-empyema following
upon tie wound lie thought that IA could
have been prevented 10y due antiseptc precav
tons The blades should have been clean,
medically. The foils should be passed through
a flame Of carbolic acid. We should like TO
have the pistols and balls disinfected.
Leprosy is declared by the Lansing :Qows
Mirror To exist to a considerable extent amonu
the Scanddayans from Northern Norwa,
now settled near the village OF Spring Grove
in Houston county, MINI. Doctors who hay,
examined the subjects, who are in three O.
four different families (but are related), ar
said TO have pronounced the malady undOubt-
cdly eprcsy.
. \ Freedman has, II is said, found means to
restore the liie-like expression 10 the eyes OF
dead persons. lie places few drops OF
glycerine and water on the corners; lifc-like
expression Is reproduced.
Recently serious rents we're observed In the
house where Burns lived and died Ia Dumfries,
scot aud, anu AN architect has been employ Ell
To renew the foundation, which Is weak.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12
Not Guilty.

Representative +. B.Barry, who was arrested
at The time of h. strike in the saginaw Valley
charged with conspiracy and meeting To riot
ha- cen acquitted. The lury were out AL
night. The .ury stood ten 10 two for c4uittai
during the entire time they were engage
balOt!ng, and II was not until seven o'c,o Is
the next morning that the obstinate tWo were
brought over. Then the jury were compel ed
% remain IN their room until court assem-
bled.
But few persons We're in the court house at
the time lie jury returned. but the applause
that followed was hearty. Mr. Barry himself
wa, present, and in II lew temperate wOrGs
expressed his thanks, saying hc rejoiced 10
know that his confidence in jury Of his fellow
citizens was not misplaced that a jury had
been found who were Dot AFRAID O capitalist
tyrauts, but who dared u render their verdict
Ia accordance with the evidence and absolute
justice.
Mr. Barry's remarks were frequently APP
plauded, and he was heartily gr.sp,d by the
hani by his friends; and his atiorur,s :. Mcssrs
ruler and Dodge, were congratulated on all
sides.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12
Disastrous Fire.

About 10 O'Clock on the night OF February
l., fire was discovered In the checkers room of
the Detroit, Grand Haven n Milwaukee DEPOT
in Grand Haven.
The flames spread rapidly and soon cnyclOp-
ed the entire building aud extended 10 an ele-
vator djoin NJ and other structures along IN"
river front for distance of three blocks.
The freight house contained MY cars and
the cargo Of the steamer Wisconsin, which had
Just been uuloa led The elevator was Owned
by Mcssrs. NewDcrry * Mcmillan of Detroit
and was nearly empty.
The steamer Cill of Milwaukee was saved
by being towed away by the Roanoke, which
had Just arrived he tug Pear WAS saved by
being pushed out into the stream.
II was the largest tire in the history of Grand
Haven and the loss. which can only be estl-
mated, is placed az : 5000 The elevator
was insured and II Is supposed the railroa
company pro- crty was line protected.
The Spring Lake ire department was clllc .
on for aid. aud responded promptly ana as
sisted nobiy IN subdulng tie naIneo. h
Muskcgon department was also summoned
but the request was counter mandcd NtC.
the ire was under control
Three hundred men are thrown out OF en-
plOyment by the IRE. The passenger depot
was saved
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

Subtract from the above totals the value OF
.t,aw per acre aud the rental value OF dwell
'ngs, and there remains rs cost Of producing
aud marketing the wheat grown upon one acre
IN thu southern four tiers Of counties 1891, in
the northern counties $40 -. aud SD - as the
average for the state. Dividing these amount,
respectively by the average Weld per acre the
cost of producing aud marketing one bushel
OF wheat in the southern four tiers Of counties
Is found 10 be 80 and 6-l0 cents, and the
aycra re cost i'm the state 80 and CLIO cents.
The average price of wheat January /, 1856.
was in the southern four tiers Of counties, ~
cents per bushrl, and in the northern counties
So cents per bushel. The crop Of 1855 sold at
these prices would bring the farmers in the
southern section Of the state s. % per acre
and IN the northern counties ~ 40 per acre
more than their expenditures for fertilizers Of
all kinds, seeds, insurance, taxes and repairs,
seven per cent interest ON the value OF the
land on which the crop was raised, and day
wages Tor their labor
II the expenditures for wages fertilizers.
seed, interest, insurance taxes and repairs,
less rental value of dwellings. be considered
capital invested in the crop, the net profit on
investment in The southern counties is thirty
{ ght per cen, and in the northern counties
thrty-hve per cent
The cost Of producing and marketing one
acre of oats In the southern counties was
Sij o.: IN the northern counties Sl3 ~ and in
the state eli o.. Deduct the value Of the
straw and rent, and divide by the average
WELD per acre and we have 30.2 cents, the
cost If producing and marketing u bushel Of
oats in the southern counties: psi cents, the
cost in the northern counties, and twenty-nine
cents the average in the state The average
price of oats IN the state January |. was thirty
cents per busheL
Tie cost Of produ ing and marketing one
acre OF corn i'm the southern counties was $40 b
IN the northern counties $40 o. and In the
state SO IL. Deduct the value OF stalks and
rem and divide by the average yield per acre
and wc have twenty-One and four-tcnths cents
a. he cost Of producing and marketing one
bus hel Of ears Of corn In the southern and
northern counties respectively. The average
price Of corn in the state January / was TWEEN
ty-l0ur cents per bushcl Of ears.
\ team will pillow In the southern counties an
average Of one and three-tourths acres, and in
the northern counties one and one half acres
per day.
The cost including value Of board Of man
and keep Of team, Of man, team and pillow one
day. in the olthcrn counties is e. ~; in the
northern counties - ~. The cost exclusive
81 board, in the southern counties Is 81 10 and
In tie northern counties S9O3.
The otal number Of bushels Of wheat report
e marketed in August. September October,
November. and December Is 9, lW, 163, or about
twenty nlne per cent. OF the crop Of 1885. The
number Of bushels reported marketed in the
same months Of 1854 was sos, go, or twenty
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12
TRUSTWORTHY TESTIMONY.
Home Endorsement of the Highest Possib
Order

The following voluntary letters regarding
the standing and character of two gentlemC n
whose names are now prominently before the
public are most unusual
JACKSON, Mich, Dec. ?, 1855.
We take pleasure in saying that Hon. Daniel
b. Hibbard OF this citv is one of our oldest
wealthiest and most reliable .tilens and his
associate, Mr.. Wellington iibbard, has dur
ing his residence OF year or two IN Jackson
left most favorable imp cssion among us.
The connection OF these tNo gentlemen with
any enterprise is sufficient anywhere ia this
region % inspire entire confidence.
(Signed) EUGENE PRINGIE, Mayor
w. ID. THOMPSON.
Pres jackson City Bank.
JOSEPH MABLEY, eX-Mayor.
4. K KNICKERBoCKEK,
Mgr. Knickerbocker Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12
How Jaundiee and Liver Complaints are
2 % Iucad

These diseases are 80 common that II may
be interest NJ 10 the reader to know wha
causes them. In al cases Of .Iuundice or Liver
Complaint there Is congcstcd condition of
the liver, which ob-tructs the ma ural flow Of
the bile, and instead Of being used in the pro-
cess OF digestion, a, it is intended 10 be, 1t is
taken up by the veins and carried into the gen
eral circulation and the coloring matter of the
bile l. deposited In the capillary vessels and
colors the skin. This is what causes the sal
low appearance of person suffering from
Jdundice. The congested condition OF the
liver, which canses the obstruction OF the nat
ural row OF bile, is invariably produced by
Malar a. There IS no agent known that is 30
&c true i've 10 health and happiness as Malaria,
AMI no poison so disastrous and subtle II
prevent and cure these conditions We advise
the use Of Or. j. b. llenions sure Cure for
Malaria. IL is an elegant PREPARATION, for
sale by all druggists, and is IA positive and
radical cure Tor all forms OF Malaria and all
kinds of ain.
DIR. lleuion consults free OF charge by mail,
win all those who are using his Sure Cure fof
Malaria. Write him at Rochester \. Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

er; choice and extra good graues OF shpp NJ
catt.e soto 90 lbs are uOtca at 90 > t0 %;
gOOd 10 choice -tockers an teedersS JJ,ai 20;
common ami good ami mixed native COWS,
ueif AM canning cattle are quotc atSl i5Cd
40, bulk anu mixed ranged at a. 1O,d3 10.
HoG--Thr market is strong and &c higher
common and rough and IN Xcu IA les OF hogs
are quoted al - u5(a4, good aud choice as
ort Il heavy packing and shipping grades of
hog at Si,d4 40: common 10 good light and
bacon grades OF hogs at - Gi; skps and
culIcd hogs at 81 jJG3 40.
SHEEr-Ghe market s steady; inferior h
fair native shorn sheep sold at S2G4 81; Tex
ans at S2G 20: lambs per head, - 154j 80.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

Richard Wagner generally received his vsi
tors In medieval costumes, such as he ALWAYS
wore when composing Alexandra Dumas call
Ing on hlo one day, was highly amused at the
masquerade. "You are all dressed up 10 play
Gessler,n said Dumas, with his good naturcd
laugh, which rather hurt the feelings OF the
autnu. Of "rannhauser,n who nevertheless re-
turned NJ. Dnmas' visit when next he was al
Paris. After some considerable delay, NJ. Du-
mas appeared at last, dressed nagnifcently in
dressing gown with large flower attern,
helmet with flying plumes, life belt around
his waist and enormous riding boots Par
don me, p saiG he majestcally, 'for appearing
"a my working costume. j can do nothing
without being dressed in this manner. Half of
my ideas live In this helmet and the other half
are lodged in my boots, which are ndispens
able 10 me when | write my love scenes.
A letter from Kimberly, South Africa, rep
resents that no less than $50 OOOO is annually
paid In that town alone in wages for diamond
digging.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

"What furniture can give such finish 10
room as tender Woman's facc. asks.G orge
Elliott Not any, we are happy 10 answer,
provided the gov of health tempcrS The ten
der expression. The pale anxious, bloodless
face Of the consumptivc, ur the evident SUI.
sorrow and grief on our Fart aud compel us
70 tell them of DR.. Perse's "Goldcu Medical
Discovery" the sovereign remedy for con-
sumption and other diseases Of the respiratory
system as II as dyspepsia and other GiSc4t
i've troubles sold everywhere.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12
The Professor

or an academy IN Veru wa cured o. catarrh By
Hoods sarsaparila and writes the following interest
ing statement
Y cheerfully give my experience In the use Of
Hoods sarsaparilla. l had been troubled VITA ca
tarrh 20 some extent for long time, and had us,d
various incidents with no good results, when was
80 affected that speech was somewhat dihcuii. aud
my voice was entirely unnatural then began 10 use
Hoods sarsaparilla ~ remedy, and with such good
effect that IN weeks speech was easy. the voice
natural. and my general health was much improved.
Sometimes OF the disease is induced by tax
Ing cold. when resort at 10 the use Of HoJds
sarsaparla. VIII IA keep by constantly. and al.
ways find relief. rrsard Hoods Sarsarariila as an
invaluable remedy for caarrh. and judging hv Isl
effects upon myself cannot say too much TO
praise" Us. CILLEY Jericho, Vt
Hoods SdrS0pdriitd
Sold by all druggists. Oh six for s.. Prepared BY
C.LHooD a o., Apothecaries, Lowell. Ma.
100 Doses One Dollar
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

per cent OF the crop OF 1884. In 1854 reports
were received from about forty per cent.
and In lsS5 from forty-nine per cent OF the
elevators enG mills Ia the southern four tiers
Of counties.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12
GIBSON 4 PAnKINsoN.

AAAbl iltA .
The above statements are made regarding
the president and secretary Of Ii Obard 5
Rheumatic Syrup Co., ofJackson. They show
in unmistlkable terms tie standing and value
Of this great remedy which now attracting
so much attent on AMI accomplishing So much
good There is no physical troablc VIII ch IS
more painful than rheumatism, and there is
none which is more dangerous. ~ mas ~
any moment hy To the heart when instant
death will be the result. Hin ards Rheu-
matte Syrup is purely vegetable compound,
and has been not only tested 10y time. but bears
the endorsement Of high medical authority in
addition 10 being offered the public by men
whose reputation is unimpoaChablc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

For removing dandruG and promoting the
growth OF the hair, use Halls Hair Remover.
Ayers Cherry Pectoral, in thousands OF
cases, has cured cough in a few days.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

was unable TO walk and my right arm had
TO be carried IN a sling because OF rheumatism.
The first dose of Athlophorus relieved M. and
before the bottle was empty ! went 70 work
and have had no return of rheumatism. Full
ton Wait, Elk Rapids, Michigan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

Graft Brown left eight children, only one of
whom is Il age.
Tie fruit trees n Santa Barbara are being
dug up End Engl sh walnuts planted in their
5 ca /.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

italian dcpositors in New York cit, savings
ban&s have fully @2,O0O,0OO to their credit
T. l.. Moves Revere, Mas, WAS cured OF
scald-heat by usiny Halls Hair Remover.
A Lake View, Oregon, cobbler has falk-
heir 10 a $4,000 estate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

Salvation OIL, the greatest cure on earth Tor
pain, has made n most brill ant debut All
druggists and dealers in medicine sell 1t at %
cents bottle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

The London Times is considered the most
profitable newspaper in the world
According TO G.. a. Sala, workingInen in
Australia earn eight IA llings day OF eight
hours, and have meat three times day-if
they want il.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12
In The Hosuitals-

= Baltimore and Philadelphia hospital physi
clans are pres riding the new proprietary
medicine Red Star Cough Cur. IL contains
neither morph a, OPIUM, nor any other inluri-
Gus ingredients. 1he price is only - cents.
Mrs Hendricks is arranging the papers OF
the late vice president
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

The popular verdict is generally the right
one; and concerning Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup
the people have long since decided that ii is
the best cough remedy ever Introduced.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12
Best Goods are Put in Smallest Parcels.

The old proyerb is certainly true IN the ease
Of DIR. Pierce's Pleasant turgative Pellets.
which are lit e, sugar-wrapped parcels, scaacc
" larger than mustard seeds. containing as
much cathartc power az Is done up III the
biggest most epulsive- looking pill. niihc the
big pills, however, they are mi ii aud pleasant
in their operdtlon-do not produce grip.ng
pains, nor render the bowels costiNc alter
Using.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

Ar THlRTY-FIvE THE AVERAGE AMERICAN
DISCOVERS THAT HE HAS An " INFERNAL
STOMACH" and SO goes into the hands Of the
doctors for the remnant of his life. Proven
ton is better than cure, but DIR. WALKER :
CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BITTERs will both cure
and prevent dyspepsia, diseases of the skin,
liver, kidneys, and all disorders arising from
bad blood.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

1t is by copying after nature that man gets
best results. DR.. Jones Red Glover Ionic is
be taken by the most delicate. Cures all stom-
ach, kidney and liver troubles 30 cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

Don't neglect a cough and LEI it remain TO
irritate your lungs when safe and speedy
remedy can be had for % cents in DR.. Bige-
low 5 Positive Cure.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12
Ar TnRrY-FIvE THE AVERAGE AMERICA

There are some men who are Fortunes fay
ortes, and who, like cats, light forever on
their less
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

Hoods on street wraps are popular In Paris
Just now
New Orleans is getting impatient for the
completion of its promised theater 10 hold
1900 people
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

The Petit Journal Of France is said 20 clear
$4,000. 900 year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

Give bread 10 stranger, in the name OF
the universal brotherhood which binds all
men together.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

II we do not continually deny oursclvs, VIC
do not learn u HIM. but Of other masters.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12
Womans Face.

The sublimity OF wisdom j. 20 do those things
living which are 10 be desired when dying
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

CoNsUMPTIoN.-For the cure OF this dis
tressing disease there has lcen no medicine
yet d severed that can show more evidence Of
real merit than Aliens Lung Balsani. &c,
&c and Sl.l0 DO tie.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

Delicate diseases Of either sex, however in
duced radically cured Address, with 10 cents
in stamps, for 10 k Worlds Dispensary Med
ical association. Buffalo, y. \.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12


We are wei acquainted with Hon. Daniel
B. Hibbard one of our oldest and most active
business men; man OF large means. sterling
iutegr ", reliable in all his commercial d-al-
ings and one OF the largest real estate owners
In our city Mr. Wellington liuts d is also
personally known TO us, as an earnest and en-
ergetc business man. The well known char
acter of the c gentlem n be,peaks for any
enterprise they may engage In "A prosperous
future
.srt.s Dv~t- Eit,I At,nrpav
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

There are in the present congress four men
who are over seventy
A rustic visitor TO Burlington, VI, spent
anksgvng Dav on the horse railway. max
ing the "trip of four miles twenty two times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12
ERAsTUs PECK, City,Attorney.
GEO. T SMITH, Bank Pres.

We are well &C TAINTED with Hon. Daniel
3. Hibbard OF this city He is one OF our old
est and best known citizens, of strict business
integity, large property holder and one who
would not, in his opinion, justify him in 50
dOinp
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

Three things 10 admire Intellectual power
dignity and z acefulues,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

Have used DR.. ThomBs Electric on for
Group and colds, and declare IL "A positive cure.
Contributed by Vim. Kay, $40 Plymouth Ave,
Buffalo, y. \.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

Mrs G.. Dawson Coleman mas been elected
a director Of the First national bank OF Leba
non.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12
Y iNEGAR BirrERs

H. the great Blood Puri fer and Life-giying
Principle; Gentle Purgatiye and Tonic; perfect
kerOyatOr and lnyigOratOr OF the system
bs vinegar Bitters there is vitality but
a. alcoholic or mineral poison.
Diseases Of the Skin, OF whatever name
or nature, are literally dug up and carried out OF
hesysteIn In short time 10y the use Of the Bitters
Vinegar HsittcrS alays feyerishness. IL re-
ueves, and I'm time cures rheumatism, Neuralgia.
GOut, and similar painful diseases.
vinegar Bitters cures Constipation and
prevents Diarrhu-a.
Never before has medicine been com
rounded possessing the power OF VINEGAR BIT
THIS 10 heal the sick.
Send for either Of our valuable reference
books for ladies', for farmers, for merchants, our
Medical Treatise on Disease. or our Cntechisin
on lntemperauce and Ioba,co which last should
1e read by every child and youth in the land.
Any Two OF the above books mailed free Oh
receipt Of four cents for registration fees
IL Mcdonald Drug Co.. 532 Westinghouse, MY
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

The census of $50 places the numbe! Of
Mormons at llO,3i1.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

THE BURDoCK PLANT is one Of the best di
uretics or Kidney regulators in the vegetable
world, and the compound known as Burdock
Blood 81 t.rs is unsurpassed IN all diseases Of
the kidneys, liver and blood
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

DR.. Fillmore Bennett, author Of "The Sweet
BY and By, lives at Richmond, IL, and is
ouife npnr
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

SOME REMARKABLE CURES Of deafness ar,
recorded OF DR. Thomas Eclectnc Oil. Nevel
fails 10 cure earachc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

Bishop Green Of Mississippi, the Oldest
American Bishop, is still active in the harness
at tie age of -.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

Stated by II Il Cochran druggist, Lancas-
ter. Pa. Have guaranteed over q o bottles OF
Burdock Bloc. Bitters for dyspepsia, sour
stomach, bilious attacks, liver aud kidney
trOublp
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-02-12

FIVE dollars saved yearly IN boots and shoes b
lsLng L.ynn-. IIcrI siLIencls cost only 2lc.