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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27
A Curious but Valuable Gift

The man is still living who Seventeen
years ago walked into the rooms of the
81 bic Society in Boston and electrified
the persons whom he found there. first
by his appearance. and secondly, by
the communication which he had to
make HIS appearance betokened
more than poverty. for his shabby
clothes were tied together with strings
what in the world had brought such
man there, was the question every one
asked himself, and the wonder can be
Uetter imagined than described when
the stranger remarked that he had
property TO the amount of S75. 600
which he would like to turn over to
the society If he could be guaranteed
~ per cent. annually upon it for tho
remainder OF his life. his age then be-
ing seVenty-nlne. The officers sup
pressed their amazement as well as
'hey could, took his name, verified his
schedule OF his possessions and submit
tea the case 10 the directors. They
looked the matter over in the light OF
aciuaries tables. etc, and finally, after
inuch deliberatlon, decided that the
risk was too great and so notified the
would-be donor. Not long ago he
came back and renewed his proposition
10 turn the money over TO the society
and said he would be content with z
per cent annually. That proposition
was accepted. and for some wears he
appeared regularly at the expiration of
ne year and drew bis interest, taking
9ZOJ IN cssh. and the company's note
or the balance. After doing this for
even years or so he turned those notes
'ack to the company saying that he
,ad no use for them. lie is now, at
he age of ninety-six, blind. deaf. and
rippIed by fall so that he cannot
Eaik, and the Bible Society pays the
ms Tor his support svprinafeld
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27
Levi. P, Morton's Honesty.

At the beginning of the civil war the
firm of Morton * Grinnel of which
Levi p. Morton was head partner sns-
p"nded and paid dividend of ffty per
rent. \ few years later Mr.. Morton
invited his former creditors 10 a dinner
party, ana placed under each plate =
check for the balance of the old debt
with full interest.
-, The debts were all discharged by law.
Ihere was no legal obligation to nav
them. Indeed, many would have beIi
that no moral duty was involved bnt
Levi L. Morton. with a moral sense
which placed him high above anv pettv
about his creditors having
taken their risks, paid every dollar he
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27
The MOcking Bird and tbe Snorro,y

An observant gentleman of our CITY
says he thinks that he hears fewer OF
the South's greatest songsters. the
knocking birds. now warbling than ev.
CT before, and believes that the featb.
ered singers are abandoning this SEQ.
iion' The only way he can account TO,
tneir disappearance is the advent in
inns ~ section Of those little pests. the
english sparrows. They are turbulent
ana pugnacious little birds. and all 9th.
or BIRDS which do not possess the same
characteristics make haste TO abandon
'her fayorlte retreats and leave Tho
SParroWs in possession of the field. I,
would De great pity indeed II the
south favorite BIRDS should bo forced
out or eNtrrminalcd bv the Enolish
sparrow - Aatchcz (Ntss. Den. ,cyat
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27

FROM THE SPRINGFIELD UNION.
Cutting the tax from the Sleeps white wool
Cutting the tax from the silken spool.
Cutting the tax from the cotton hose,
Cutting the tax from English clothes.
What shall the tariff boz
Oh, what shall the tariff beg
Cut by Cleveland, and cut 10y Mills.
Cut in platform, and cut in bills.
Slashcd from every thing YOU see
Free, Oh free, shall the tariff be
Looping II of from the farmers flax.
Looping 1t OF from the cutler az.
Looping it Oft from the wcavcr's web.
Looping IL of from the spinner thread:
what shah the tariI be-
On, what shall the tariff beg
Paying England for boots and shoes.
Paying England forull that we use.
Starving our labor and shutting our mills.
Killing our comm rec with Froc-Trlde bills:
What shall the t1riG be?
on, what shall the tar.G be-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27

The Leslie Republican SAYS: Rev.
frank lloyt, formerly of this city. and
very stauch prohibitionist while here.
j. declared himself a republican. pre-
lrrrlng the temperance principles of
Ten. Harrison and the platform ON
which he stands than to east his vote
Where it will aid in perpetuating the
present administration. Now let MS
sing Who will be next. - for we believe
I-t still there's more to follow" MIR.
IIpyt Is now resident of st. Louis.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27

IF not endorsing the Mills bill in its
present. form is not to be good Demo
crat, then ! am not one" So saws
wellington Il. Burt in mis- letter defin-
ing his position. only three or four days
before he was nominated. And then
ne was nominated on "A platform
squarely endorsing the Mills bill lin its
present shape and thanking the Dem
cratic congressman who voted for il
IN ITS present shape" and then
voted against any alteration of its !
present shape"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27

The confirmation of Chief Justice
ruler has been accomplished. against
The votes of twcnty-seven Republic.n
senators. The republican senators
who favored confirmation were Cam
eron, of Pennsylvania: Cullom. of III
lnols; Davis. of Minnesota: FarweU nf
illinois,; Frye, of Maine: Hale Of
Maine; Jones of Nevada: Mitchell. Of
Oregon; Plumb. of Kansas: Ouay' of
ginia. Va
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27

Even Burt, the Democratic nominee
Tor Governor of Michigan, says that the
Mis- tarlit bills an unfair assault upon
Michigan interests. Yet every Demo
cratic Congressman from Michigan
voted for 1t and SO voted against MichI-
gan interests. They are condemned by
iher own candidates words. Let
every Michigan voter remember il.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27
Prince Wilhelm and tho r rowor

'hHciilI anu the Is TeWpF.
90 httle of what is favorable is heard
about the crown prince of Germany,
says The Poll Nal Gazette, that the
following little incident publis he'd by
German contemporary. will be read
with interest and pleasure The other
day the crown prince was coming back
at the head of regiment of soldiers
from drill in the well-known Tenn ell
hoier reid outside Berlin. At one Of
Inc street corners, where a crowd b ad
collected to salute him, n man of 81
gantlc figure left his brewers cart / o
come and salute the Crown Prince vii
heIm. Before the latter had come up
TO where he seood he took off his cap
ana shouted his salutation with the
rest Inc crown prince had no sooner
noticed the tall figure in the leather
apron than he rode up to the man and
shook hands with hearty Good
morning, Iabbert Flow are YOU. old
irIehd After or acious invitation
10 the delighted brewer to come and
see me some time" the crown prince
rode away, accomps MED by the ring
ng cheers OF the rowd. 1t appears
mat the brewer hail served as soldier
n inc imperial body guard. and as such
lad been the ordnance officer of the
~rown FRINGE Wilhelm.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27
DOMESTIC HINTS.
BRoILED PORK CHOPS.

BRoILED PORK CHOPS.
Cut not quite SO thick as muttor
chops and broil over br SIX fire; turn
them frequently and cook dark brown
When ready TO serve sprinkle upot
them little powdered sage.
PIE CRUST.
Rub well together one-half Gun Of
lard and one pint of flour and water
enough TO make dough not too stif.
roll out and spread with butter, fold
in the opposite direction; roll out again.
being careful not to squeeze the butter
out.
CORN FIuTrERs.
lake two cups of canned corn, and
three eggs well beaten. tablespoon.
ful of milk. enough flour to make
the batter just drop from a spoon. then
Try ~ boiling lard.
SOFT CANDY.
One pound good brown sugar. three
tablespoonfuls of water; while boiling
add one quarter of Il pound of butter.
Boil 1t until thick and ropv, then take
II from the fire and stir it until it grains.
While stirring add some nuts: then
pour 1t upon buttered plates and let il
cool.
DOUGHNUrS.
One cup of sugar. three cups Of
Hour piece of butter the size of AN
egg one cup of milk, two eggs, one
haif teaspoonful Of soda. one teaspoon.
iul OF mace. Mix together, roll out.
cut IN shape to fry in hot lard,
VINEGAR PUDDING.
Three pints of hot water. one Gun OF
V negar unless very strong), one Gun
OF sugar, season with nutmeg or CHINA.
mon. Let it boil. then add slices of hon
yeast bread Set in the oven and lie,
II bake about ten minutes. To be serv.
Ell rs soon as taken from the oven. with
either sauce or cream.
BARBECUED PORK.
Heat pan hot put in the pork with.
)ut water, sprinkle with flour, salt and
pepper, set on Il very hot oven. Turn
IN the pan until crusted over. then
laSte frequently with batter. Cook
hree hours, when done pour over
lalf-teacup Of walnut catchup and
anne Of cider Serve with fried ap.
lies.
WHIPPED CREAM HE.
Line deep tin with moderately
ich crust Bake in quick oven. then f,
pread 1t with any soft jam or Jelly. !
no on THIS pour toacupfu of crean m i,
eaten or whipped to a stiff foam. then
weeten and flavor to taste. The cream n
III beat more cas- ly if very cold n, n
rst More jell Y can be spread on the c
'p OF the cream, or serve il with out. Y
, preferred ;,
OATMEAL GEMS :,
Soak cup Of oatmeal over niCht ~ /
ne cup of water. In the mornino II
Ike one cup Of flour and mix dry with n
70 teaspoonfuIs of baking powder and "
little salt Mix in oatmeal and wei d
lth sweet milk 10 a stiff batter :,
rop into gem pans and bake immedI. r,
ely. !,
PUFF WRITERS. y,
10 one pint OF milk put eight spoon II
IS of flour, mixing well together So
ease n pan well. and in it scald the 70
tier stirring all the time that it is 10
on the fire. When removed and a,
Id, add fourteen eggs well beaten. m
x all together until perfectly smooth. ri
at until light, and drop from spoon w
% boiling lard. Ike other fritters. on
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27

The grand council of the Independent
LABOR Party of the United States met
on Monday and unanimously endorsed
Harrison and Morton rs their candi-
oates for president and yice-president.
on account of protection being the best
tor the interests of the workingmen.
Multltudes OF laboring men will ratify
that idea next November.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27

All the Michigan Democratic con-
gressmen except Fisher who was alb
sent voted to place wool on the free
liSt Congressman Tarsney was among
those who favored free wool. The
farmers will vote on the wool question
ia November
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27
Thoroughbred Stock

turner's in this vicinity wishing ~ in,u,,,,.o
their stock Will do well 90 call and sec tbo
STOCK OF Wright Is Hooper before going else.
whore as we have for-sac some very choice
Young bulls ready FOR service this year. alao
'ull calves, hcifcrs and hoifer calves which w..
vii sell on reasonable terms.
''V'h WRIGHT & IIooPER.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27
Ants That Build Boats and Kill
Snakes.

Snakes.
There are certain ants that show
wonderful intelligence, and the drive,
ants not only build boats. but launch
them, tooi only these boats are formed
OF their own bodies. They are called
nrlver because Of their ferocitv.
Nothing can stand before the attack.
OF these little creatures. LARGE nvthon,
nave been killed by them in a sinpls
hlghi. while chickens, lizards and 9th.
CT ANIMALS N Western Africa flee from
them IN terror TO protect themselves
fom the heat they erect arches. unde,
WHlch numerous armies of them mas,
IN safely sometimes the arch is made
OF grass and earth gummed topetbor
uY some secretion, and agaln il i.
formed by the bodies of the larger ants
which hold themselves together bv
thelr strong nippers. while the workers
pass under them.
al certain times of the year freshets
overflow tho country inhabited bv the
drivers. and it is then that these
ants 90 TO sea. The rain comes sudden.
~ and the walls of the house nre
broken in by the flood; but, instead o,
coming 10 the surface in scattered hun.
ureds and being swept Off to destruo.
llon' out OF the ruin rises a black ball
mat rides safely on the water and drift.
away. AT the first warning of danger
ne niue creatures rush together and
orm solid BODY of ants. the weaker
n the center Often this ball is larger
nan common baseball; and in III,
way they iloat about until they lodge
galhst some tree, upon the branches
u Whlch they are soon safe and sound.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27
Republican County Convention.

A Republican County Convention will Doe held
~ the Court house, I'm the village OF Ithaca ON
fhurspAr, the End day OF August, 1855 at n
o'clock 4. m, for the purpose OF clecting twelve
delegates 10 represent the county OF 6 ratiot i'm
the Republican State Convention. at Detroit
on the sth day OF August. and twelve delegates
TO represent said county in the Republican
Congressional convention TO be held on the 18th
day OF August, in the city of East Saginaw,
and for the transaction OF such other business
NJ may properly come before the convention.
The several townships will b. entitled 10 the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27

That Is the kind of a man the Repub-
Ian party and the people of this coun-
Try like to honor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27

Will Harrison be defcaled? The am
ever Is to be found by spelling his name
blckwards-No sirrahl
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27
Cigars.

=; NclNer sole agent for the clear Ito,,,,,o
- hI,inh BciL cigar; the Smokers 1viii 80,
reused II they Smoke the Boston ReI , ~
-"'''' ohy hNe cents at Or. Wcaye.'s -
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27
Republican Congressional Convention.

A republican convention TO nominate n can
didatc for congress for the Eighth Congress
ionsl District OF Michigan, and TO transact such
other business as may come before IT, will he
held AZ the common council rooms i'm tho city of
East Sag NAV. on Wednesday, the 18th day o.
August, 1888, ~ le o'clock noon.
Tho several counties comprising the district
will be entitled TO representation IN said CON
venton IA follows:
Saginaw ....... .................... g
hWihilu'''''s' .t-.' 's.'.'
lisa bella. ....... .............
Ihlot ''......'.. .-.- X
ShlnNhShec ....'-..... ..... I3
Montcalm ................. ........ .... rs
z K. PHINNEY. Chairman.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27
What Shall the Tariff Be 2

By order OF Republican GO. Com
A. B. DARRAGH Chairman.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27
FRIDAY, JULY ~, 1888.

Republican Nominations
NATIONAL TICKET.
For President,
BENJAMI +. HARRISON,
or indiana
For Vice President,
LEVI Il. MORTON,
OF New York
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27
PUFF FRTrTFPs

10 one pint OF milk put eight spoon
lIIs of flour, mixing well together
Grease pan well. and in it scald the
batter, stirring all the time that it Is
upon the fire. When removed and
cold, add fourteen eggs well beaten,
NIX all together until perfectly smooth,
beat until light and drop from spoon
INTO boiling lard, Ike other frtters.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-06
Some Things Worth Knowing.

If clothesare absolutely dry before they
are folded and laid away they will not
mildew.
If your coal fire is low, throw on tea
spoonful of salt, and it will help it very
much.
In warm weather put your eggs in
cold water some time before you are ready
to use them.
Lemons may be kept fresh long time
in a jar of water, changing the water ev-
cry morning
A true test for eggs is to drop them in
water, and if the large end comes up they
are not fresh.
Hams wrapped in thick brown paper
and packed in barrel of wood ashes in
the cellar will keep all SIMMER
To test nutmegs pick them with pin
and if they are good the oil will instantly
spread around the puncture.
Bar soap when first bought should be
cut in square pieces and put in a dry
place. 1t lasts better after shrinking.
A fish skin should be washed, dried
thoroughly, cut in small bits and put in
a box or paper bag, to use in settling cof
fee.
New Orleans or other good brow sugar
is the best for raised fruit OF wedding
cakes. 1t should be coarse grained and
clean.
You can get bottle or barrel of oil off
sny carpet or wooden stuff by applying
dry buckwheat pleniifulIy and faithfully
Never put water to such grease spot.
Beef having a tendency to be tough can
be made very palatable by stewing very
gently for two hours, with pepper and
salt, taking out about half Of the liquid
when half done, and letting the rest boil
into meat Brown the meat in the pot.
After taking up, make gravy ofthe pint
of liquid saved.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-06
The Wrong Man Sick.

A plainly dressed man, who introduced
himself as Mr.. John Smith walked into a
doctors office, and having explained his
symptoms, he asked the doctor how long
it would take him to cure him.
The doctor, who treated the visitor
with every possible courtesy, replied:
"You will require seven years careful
treatment under my personal supervision
before you are perfectly well but I think,
Mr.. Smith, you will be able to resume
your labors in about two months"
-Doctor, you are fooling yourself
am not Smith, the banker, but Smith, the
street car driver"
rs that so2 Why, my good fellow, I
don't see what you come to me for. There
is nothing the matter with you, except
that you are not banker
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-06
A Restaurant Cashier and how
he made a slight Mistake.

"Um! Yes! Singular." he said as he
stood at the cashiers desk in the restau-
ant and felt in his pockets.
aBeen robbed, / suppose?" sneered
the cashier.
perhaps. Let's see. Did change my
pantaloons?"
"Oh, of course
IL guess l did, and left all my money
in the other pair"
"Say, that's too old to go down here,
mister want 80 cents,"
"Yes-yes, but you see
az see deadbeat who'll get good
kicking if he doesn't hand over the
CASH.
Mercy. but you don't take me for q
deadbeat, l hope7"
"Sixty cents!"
But, I've leff my money"
Sixty cents or you get the bounce r.
@I'll 90 out and borrow its
~Oh, no! Hand it over or the kicker
will take charge Of you!"
@Let's see Did ! change my clothes? !?
Yes, l did. But
No butts about it /! want 60 centsl >
@But must have slipped some money
in my hind pocket. All % did, aad
here Il ~
And he fished up great wad. tossed
the cashier $50 bill, and while waiting
for his change shook hands with two
bankers and drew his check Tor 8. 600 to
settle real estate Transaction,
The c.shier Is skill IN bed, and The doc
tor nys 4 : very saricus GA
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-06

been Z dvrem, Rut Il h.d onened h;s
ewes and be ha.,n q - fh;n.. =. be
never had don. befo,e ne v.membered
his mothers teschino. and he slept NO
more that n;eht Bnt = COON a daylight
darned he dre..ed and rent tn the .tora
where noor faithful M.rk Who had
shaved ten yeen for him. v.s packing
those vretched thinn into The wagon.
4M.rk n mid he. . tbrbv an thst sufY
avav and take donb,e the su1ount Of the
best and t.te r,ou,t,v and f9,,;t and tea
and COFFEE and bread am, snpar and hut
ter vae ana .rv,h;rr al. .vor fancy
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-06
Sunshine.

There is no better medicine, no greater
purifier, no better friend to good health
cleanliness and long life, than sunshine
"Where the sun does not shine tie doe
tor must" and the truth condensed in
that statement is a whole lecture on
health in the home. Sunshine costs
nothing, is refreshing invignrating, life
giving to both sick and we'll People
have somehow got the idea that nothing
is valuable that does not cost something
and are apt to value all blessings by the
money value they represent.
Always bear in mind that the three
greatest blessings humanity receives sun
light, pure air and waterfall types of a
benefcent Fathers unstinted bounty
all are free to all, they are everywhere,
and can be had without money and with
out price.
If you would enjoy good health, see
that you have pure air to breathe all the
time, that you receive the direct benefit
Of the sunshine an hour or two every
day, and that you quench your thirst
with nothing but pure water. Houses
should be 50 built that every room occu-
pied for living and sleeping purposes
shall receive the full benefit of the direct
sunlight at some time of the day.
The sleeping rooms should always be
large and roomy, and If possible have
eastern exposure to receive the benefit
Of the morning sun Many shade trees
too close to the house are an injury ratll-
er than benefit I; and should be remov-
ed if they prevent free access of the sun
light to all the rooms.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-06
How to Select a Wife.

Good health, good morals, good sense
and good temper, are the four essentials
for good wife. These are the indispen-
sables. After them come the minor adj
vantages of good looks, accomplishments,
family position, etc. With the first four
married life will be comfortable and hap
py. Lacking either, it will be in more or
less degree failure. Upon good health
depends largely good temper and good
looks, and to some extentgood sense also,
as the best mind must be effected more or
less by the weakness ard whims attend
ant on frail health. Young man, if your
wife is falling into state of invalidism,
first of all things try to restore her health.
If she is troubled with debilitating fe-
male weakness, buy DIR. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription. 1t will cure her.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-06
AN OLD SWEETHEART or
MINE.


As one VINO cons at evening DER an album Al
alone
Ana muses. on the fAces o. the friends that ne has
Know
sign
tird the sr,1;ns e.,,,r.. << A., aa s...sh.sr4 ~
mine.
s"e Aiapi'sn' seems 70 siimmef with . nacker Oh
surprise sE
As ''l'ii u low 70 pest me OF tne dazzle IN my
eyes
seemed to woke
It's fate with nv tobacco and 10 vanish in the
smoke
iH = i'aefant re'rospeaim-ior the ioUis
lhoasn's snat s'as'
iii'o 'e'iis are nke perfumes iioin the oiosSn =
And 10 dream the old dreams over il a luxurr
divine.
When ms truant fancy wanders with that old
= 80 my s'u''s' NN1 Au''e'
" my e''''s'' anu '''e ''''''''e' as s"e
feel no twinge of conscience to deny me any
theme
When care has east her anchor in the harbor of q
dream
an '"e'. :" "'tA"N III eAine7'' "eiie'e II MUS
A',n
s''' "''' ''''e 1''' "
l. -
| For find an extra favor In memories mellow
vine
That makes me drink the ieeperto that old sweet
heart OF mine.
|
. az - ny ''"u's anu ioii'' VI any grace
vase;
And thril beneatf. the plances of pair of azur,
eyes
As glowing as the summer and as tender as tn,
| skies
eAi S'e sie ihh su''oo'i'ie' anu 'hs ii''ie eheeA
She wore when first kissed her and she answered
fhe caress
with the written declaration that, ..as surely a.
the vine
Grew round the stump. she loved me--,hst old
sweetheart OF mine.
Ana again ieei 'ne pressure Oh het sienner n''''
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-06

"Oh woman, woman" :" shrieked an or
ator in a speech the other night, "thou
art the light, the life, the salvation Of the
world shudder when ! think of what
this world would be without thy gentle,
refining, ennobling influence. | bow at
thy shrine, acknowledging thy purity and
truth. There is nothing 80 beautiful, so
glorious, so true, so perfect, as a woman
| reverence and bow down before thees-
And when he went home he said to the
woman who was 30 unfortunate as to be
his wife: -why did you let the fire get 50
low for? You knew I'd come home half
froze. You're just ike the rest of the
women; you haven't a thought beyond
your nose. Stir around and get me cup
Of hot tea, can't you? See if you can do
that much for fellow. I'd Just like to
know whatyou women think you're good
for, anyhow