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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-15
American Orators.

Every visitor to Washington. of
course, goes to hear debate. In the
house of representatives he will be
lucky if he hears anything at all. The
hall is very large; its acoustic proper
ties seem to be almost as bad as those
of our houses at Westminster, and the
hubbub of conversation is nccssant and
unrestrained. / have seen member
leave his seat and come down TO the
open space by the speakers chair,
where n select audience, standing, gath
cred round him. The perpetual rap
ping of the presidents hammer serves
only to increase the din. Without the
voice of stentor nobody can take part
IN what is ironically called a dclbera
ton. On passing to the senate YOU lind
yourself in a different atmosphere.
But the interest in the debates in both
chambers is greatly diminished by the
fact that the really important work is
done behind the scenes in committee
and caucus. The average of the speak
ing is, l should say. decidedly higher
than III our parliament, and it is no
longer in the "sprcad-cagle and
''high-falutin'' style. Americans.
though singularly impatient of crti-
cism, are also singularly quick in profit
ing by it. But of the American speak
ers that have heard hardly one, I.
think, has been free from grave de
feet, attributable perhaps partly to col
legc training in clocution. You alwa, $
feel that they are speaking for effect,
whereas, when you are listening to Mr.
John Bright you feel that h single OBJ
iect is to communicate and impress his
convictions. The fault was most con
spicuous in Everett. whose language
and delivery were perfect; his delivery.
indeed, was too perfect. for he gesticu-
lated not only with his arms. but with
his legs. 1t was supposed that he even
played little stage tricks to enhance the
effect. Once, it was said, when he en-
tered the hall to deliver Fourth OF
July Grafton, u veteran sold or res spec
fully rose from his seat. st down.
venerable man." cried Everett in his
most impressive tone; lit is for me to
rise in your presence. why, sir. -"
replied the supplemented veteran. you
told me was to stand up when you
came in. - oldtoin Smith, in MacmtI-
ian's Magazine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-15
A Summer SWlndle.

"Do you send your wife and children
to the country in the summer" in
CURED a man of n friend
"Of course.
"And DO YOU have any fun after
they're gomez"
We'll should say so.
What kind of fun?'
"Well. I'll tell you. Before my wife
goes away | tell her to get all her bills
together and give her the money 10
settle them. Now, just rs soon rs she
is fairly out of the city my milkman,
or my iccman. or soms other trades
man sends me in bill for goods fur
nished about three months before. He
knows it probable that ! don t know
whether the bill was paid or not or
that ! cannot find the receipt Then he
calls nj the house about o clock in the
afternoon for his money. The servant
tells him that am at home only from
$50 until 10 a. IN. and ut dinner time
Next day he calls again about 1880 L.
m. and of course ! am not at home
He does that about four days. Then he
puts his bill in the hands of collection
agency, and get letter informing me
that if ! don't pay the bill within three
or four DAYS | shall be sued. IL can't
find receipt for the bill of course |
have to pay it. That is TO say, l did
until recently"
What do you do now?"
IL write letter to the collection
people and tell them am tired of being
swindled, and they NAV sue me and be
-boycotted This til ne happens to
me every summer. and its played out. !"
And the moral is?'
paste all your receipts in a book.
and then when the collection ficnd sues
you. go into court and strike him Tor
the costs. "-NeU York Times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-15
The Daily Life of the Pope.

A Naples correspondent of The Lon
don News writes: The pope. now rs
years of age, leads very regular life.
and is in a fair condition or health.
At A. NJ. he celebrates mass in his
private chapel. At he takes break
fast, consisting of chocolate and milk,
with sometimes raw eggs beaten up.
Immediately afterward he receives the
visits of his court and Cardinal Jaco-
bini reports what has occurred in the
world, and gives him an account of the
letters received on papal business.
Besides these official letters. others AZ
rive in great numbers from all parts of
the world. most of them being from
priests. missionaries, monks, and nuns,
while others contain sums of money
from penitents, and many are petitions
for blessing. pecuniary aid, or advice.
After these letters. in all languages.
have been translated and their contents
briefly reported to the pope. they are
placed in the papal archives. Hun
dreds of kilograms also arrive each day.
the greater part asking for the benedic-
ton a. drticUiO morris, which naturally
often only reaches its destination after
the petitioner is already dead. For its
telegraphic correspondence the Vatican
makes use of mineral cipher The
greater part of the morning is thus
passed in business. At | o o'clock the
pope dimes. and afterward retires to
his private room until the heat of the
day is past At 6 T.. NJ. he repairs to
the Vatican garden. whore his carriage
awaits him. At the prcttiest spot in
this garden there has lately been erect
ed an elegant kiosque in eastern style,
and there the pope remains for some
time, taking coffee and other refresh
ments, and surrounded by intimate
friends. The conversation runs on the
topics of the day. and on the articles
concerning the pope or papal politics
that appear in the Italian or foreign
journals. Precisely ut sunset the party
breaks up, and the pope returns to the
palace, his physicians having advised
him never to remain out of doors after
sunset on account of the malaria which
prevails in the valley below Monte
Mario. At about 9 o'clock, after pray
ing on his knees for half an hour, his
holiness rctircs to bed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-15

Rev. c. H. Seymour, a Muscatine
Iowa, divine, has developed creed of
muscular christianity. While on a
train en- route to his home in Daycn
port recently, he observed trio of
travelling men tormenting half-witted
woman. one of them in particular act
ing in a most disgraceful manner The
parson becoming enraged, inflicted n
severe punishment upon the offender,
and, upon the arrival of the train at
Muscatine, handed him over to the
hands of the police
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-15

The Rev. j. NJ. Buckly, ID. d., editor
of the christian Advocate and au-
thor of the article published in The
Century on "Faith-Healing and Kin
dred Phenomena, will contribute TO
the same magazine a series of article;
on the subject of dreams, presentiments,
astrology, clairvoyance and spiritual
ism. of which he has made lifelong
study.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-15

The knights of labor are making a
strong and united effort to get a min
ing inspector in Michigan. The list of
casualties in the past few weeks has
been unusually large, and experienced
miners say some of them might have
been averted. The matter is being
thoroughly discussed and agitated, and
it is hoped that some action may be
taken at the coming session OF the leg
islature.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-15

Mrs. Gamewell, the lady missionary
whose home was destroyed by a
Chinese mob in Chunking China, some
months ago, arrived at the home of her
mother Mrs. DR.. Porter, in Davenport,
Iowa, recently, having come from
China by way of San Francisco She
corroborates the published accounts of
mob violance in China, but avows her
purpose 10 return to her missionary
work there when matters become set
tied and protection is assured
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-15

Two or three years ago Phil. Armour,
saw a negro porter in palace car in
dustriously trying to spell out words
in well-thubmed reader whenever he
had moments leisure. He became
interested in the boy, and offered him
1925 if he would read six lines before
the train reached its destination. The
porter by hard work earned the money
and now he is "A student in Oberlin col
1ege, sent there by the generous Chicago
packer. He IS very black and very
ambitious.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-15

Virgins earthquake, prophesied for
Sept. 20. failed TO shake Now the
Canadian crank says he did not
predict anything of the sort. and thd
he has been misrcpresentcd by the
press. He did, however. pred ct th'
quake of Aug. 81, after it happrncd
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-15

A Dung woman of Bethany, H., in
vi ed "A large party to some private the
atricals at her home. In the course OF
the play a marriage took place, the
young woman acting the part of bride.
Just before the guests went home they
were told that the marriage was
bona fide one, and that was really
what they had been invited TO see.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-15
MICH
Inc iollowIng Is Burdett's carlcatur,

Inc following Is Burdett's carlcature
on the tobacco habit We think he is
quite right; the use of tobacco
leads toother vicious practices:
Only few weeks ago an Indiana
man taught his dog, II very iinely-bred,
well-behayed setter, to chew tobacco.
Now the dog comes into the house by
the back door, never scrapes his feet on
the mat, never goes to church, is care
less at his meals, gets 5urs in his tail,
goes with lower grade of dogs, and it
is feared that he is beginning to take
an interest in politics.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-15

Mrs. Harriet Beecher stowe, whose
"Uncle Toms Cabin" has made her
name household word. is in such poor
health as to seriously alarm her friends.
1t is rumored that 1t has been her plan
to write history of Uncle Toms"
race since the war 1t would be an in
teresting and valuable work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-15

Mrs. Custer is at work on her book,
taking notes from an old colored
woman who lived with her in camp, on
the plains and in Kansas, and who
is blessed with an exceptionally fine
memory. She remembers things her
mistress had forgotten, but which her
vivid description brings to mind again.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-15

The Mcxicans and the olcornargarine com
Founders have agreed that this 10 q bad season
for greasers.-Post Dispdteh
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-15
Directing to Milk.

They are in the country for the sum
mer, and baby has been kept very busy
supervising all the farming processes.
Two or three nights ago she pushed
away her bowl. declaring that she lid
not care to feed any longer upon milk.
But my dear" said madam. why
not?' Because, said baby. SUI
periorly. IL know all about it. Milk is
only chewed grassr'-.Boston Beacon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-15

The Cincinnati Enquirer printed a
fac-simile of the new ten-dollar silver
certificate, and in so doing made itself
liable to fine of 500, under the
statute which makes it unlawful TO
print in any manner likeness of any
United States note. The Enquirer
wasn't fined but was asked to destroy
the plate from which the fac-simile was
printed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-15

Spain has just completed .ic work o. free
ing The rest of the slaves in Cuba. of whom
ON, about 5000 remained In bondage
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-15

There are fifteen men in the city Of
Portland, Ore, just in the prime of
life, worth million or more. These
men went to Oregon without dollar,
and by real estate and land speculation,
rather than frugality, have amasscd
their large fortunes. Two of the men
referred TO have never crossed the
Oregon border, or only to visit Wash
ington territory, since 1860.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-24
1885. 1886.
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The Young CIergman's First Wedding Fee.

1t was their first wedding. The
groom was "new," so was the bride,
and the Congregational clergyman
had committed matrimony only in
his imagination. Finally, however,
it was all over; the twain we're one
flesh, aud the little wife was weep
ing in the arms of the mother.
The groom slipped up to the nerv-
Gus minister, and as that gentle
man who was about to pass out
into the night pressed a coin into
his hand.
"a s20 gold piece" thought the
young preacher. His heart beat
faster now than when he was Off
ciating at the wedding. He need
ed the money so much. Indeed, he
often wished his meagre salary was
only halt it's size, he had such diff
Guilty in collecting 1t. And now to
receive 800 all at once.
Why ; It. Then it occurred 10
him that it was customary for the
minister to make the bride a pres
ent of his first marriage fee. The
good man sighed as he re-
moved his thin overcoat and re-
turned to the room where the
guests were offering their congrat-
ulations to the newly.wedded
couple.
81 forgot something" said he, as
he approached the bride. "This
IS the first marriage fee have ever
received. 1t is yours. 1t should
be kept as a reminder of this occa-
sion"
The young bride stretched ont
her hand and the coin rang as it
touched her marriage ring. The
guests looked up: the unconscious
wife did not close her hand upon
the 50-cent piece that lay there,
and all saw it. The minister was
glad that il was his first marriage;
the guests tired to appear as ifthey
did not see the half dollar, and the
reporter quietly smiled and thought
perhaps the young husband was
saving up to buy the DIVORCE
ChicGOO Inter. Ocean.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-24

the plot of tue town OF Bath which
Lincoln made"
"Abe," volunteered Riley Potter,
one of the substantial farmers OF
Menard, twas mighty handy at
frolics and parties. Most of the
young people would sorter hang
back, but Abe had a word for
everybody, and especially for the
smart girls. There couldn't any of
them get the best of him. Tie was
generally asked TO help wait on the
table and make folks feel sOciable.
One night Abe was helping the
visitors, and there was a girl there
who thought herself pretty smart.
When Abe got to her he asked
her if he should help her. She
SAID she'd take something, Abe,
had filed up her plate pretty well,
and when he passed it to her she
says, quite pert and sharp, "Well
Mr.. Lincoln, l didn't want cart
load. Abe never let on that he
heard her, but went on helping
the others. By and by Liddy got
through, and when Abe cane
round her way again she said she
believed she'd take little more.
"All right, Miss Liddy," says
Abe loud enough for the whole
room to hear, "back up your cart
and III fill it again." Of course,
there was a big laugh. Liddy felt
awful bad about it. She went off
by herself and cried the whole even.
ing"
Uncle Johnny smiled and shook
his head when asked if "HOnest
Abe" was the name given Mr.. Lin.
coin in Salem days. 81 think he
said, "the most of us had more con-
fidence in Abe's smartness than in
his honesty. When Abe ran for
the legislature, thu time he was
elected, Ned Potter and Hugh
Armstrong had pledge from him
that he would try to get us cut off
and made into new county. You
know this used to be a part of San
CANON. The division was the big
question. We elected Abe on the
Wing ticket, although the Demo
Gratis had the majority. Well, we
put our petition in his pocket and
he didn't do anything for us. That
is the way 1 recollect it. After
ward they cut us of and made this
Menard county. Folks felt pretty
sore about the way Lincoln did.
he never came back here to live,
but settled in Springfield and prac-
ticed law
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-24
6LEANINGS.

Probably no vegetable has ad.
vanced so much in general appreci-
alton and culture as celery. The
theory OF blanching it is that, like
other plants, it does not become
green and firm when growing in
the dark, but remains pale and
tender. The usual way of putting
its stems in the dark while it is yet
growing in the open ground and
sunshine is to cover them with
heaped up soil, when they become
white in two weeks if growth be
free, but require several weeks if It
is slow. Some celery-growers re-
port very favorably of round tile
of three.inch calibre and about a
foot long slipped over the celery
while dry, which is very con-
venient method, as the rows can be
nearer together and the labor is
greatly lessened.
A correspondent of the Michigan
Farmer says that threshing corn Is
coming into fashion. An ordinary
grain thresher is used, the corn
stocks drawn to it and run through
the cylinder, the shelled corn being |
delivered the same as other grain |
cleaned for market. 1t is said the |
Smelling is more perfect than any |
corn shelter can perform the work.
The fodder is in admirable shape |
for feeding; the cobs are broken
into small pieces an inch or less in
length and of varying diameter,
the butts, however large, and torn
into strips and mixed evenly with
the leaves and husks.
The Germantown Telegraph says
that some individual has adopted a
n ovel method of mulching straw.
berries. He sows the space in be-
tween the rows with rye, which if
sowed in season grows so as to be
a sufficient protection for the plants
during the winter, and then in the
spring, as it attains to some size,
by cutting or pulling and placing
between the rows, serves as
suitable and very clean summer
mulch.
In case of the sheep suffering
from cold and lack of food the
wool will sometimes stop growing,
and when 1t starts again the place
of starting and stopping will be
marked on the fibre of
the wool by a bad place. There IS
nothing like uniformly good con-
dition, with no shocks given to the
system of the sheep, for prod ucing
a uniform fibre and the best posi-.
BILE wool.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-24

An irate female seeks admittance
to the editors sanctum. "But |
tell you, madam protests the at
endant, "that the editor is too i'll to
talk to any one today" "Neyer
mind, you let me in. III do the
talking"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-24
4 Wonderful Remedy.
WHAT CAN re DONE WITH AN ARTICLE OF
MERIT IN THE HANDS or PROGRESS
sIYE MEN.

A whole page of this issue of the
Courier is occupied by the adver-
tisement of the greatest blood puri-
fer that has ever been known. The
medicine has been made for over
fifty years in Georgia, but has only
within the last ten years been prom
inently brought to the notice OF the
public. The firm which manufac-
lures this medicine Is the largest
drug establishment in the South,
and unites with an immense capt.
tai, the most correct and successful
business methods, thoroughly pro-
tectlng all who trade with them,
and giving every one, from the
smallest dealer to the largest
houses, fair profits on their goods.
Their success and the extent Of
business can better be appreciated
by a knowledge of the fact that
their annual sales in Evansville
reach many thousands of dollars,
and then advertise this season on
ly in the Courier and the Public.-
Such success could only be attained
with a thoroughly reliable remedy,
and this fact almost makes it un-
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yOr, further than the testimonials
which will be seen to-day on the
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are only few selected from thou.
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If any sufferer in Evansville with
blood trouble of any kind has not
yet tried this wonderful remedy,
he should not allow another day to
pass over his head before giving it
a trial. 1t will certainly do all that
is claimed for it.-KrdAsrWe (IRd.)
Courier, Sept. 20, 1886.
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-12-24
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this city, a distance Of six miles,
and is now so much improved she
has quite using ii. She feels she
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