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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27
Bathing In Cold Water.

Concerning b thing of the body, /
think our sanitarianS are very extrav-
agant, and they have done great pub :
lie mischief by setting the great towns
TO plumber the rivers OF their supplies
from the head streams.
Even the prophet Mahommed, a great
fanatic of cleanliness, regarded friction
with sand as compensatory for wash
ing.
III any one supp0ses that the limbs
and trunk of the body cannot be kept
as perfectly clean by dry rubbing as by
any amount of washing. l say he has
something TO learn.
All the hardy barbarians OF the north
have, at all times, been reproached By
southern people for their neglect in
washing.
The old Romans did not-as ma
tion-betake themselves TO baths till
the era of effeminacy set in.
The Scythians of Herodotus wero re-
ported not 10 wash: but in cold weather,
at distant intervals, to cover their
bodies with u hot, spicy paste. 1t dried
on them, and dropped OF when cold,
leaving the flesh clean.
Northern races know that cold water
takes the strength out Of them. and
they do ut volunteer to touch it.
Their practice has more weight with
me than recent theories w. New
man, NJ. d., in ST. Louis Magazine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27
css Louise Elevated BY Her Marriage.

AHEnglishman who is particularly
we'll informed on the state affairs OF his
country said to a New York Crap hic
man: There has been deal of talk
about the Princess Louise of Wales de-
scending TO marry Lord Fife, or rather
his grace the duke of Fife. and most
people would be good deal surprised
to learn that she is in some very real,
legal ways elevated by the unoin. I'll
explain. As the daughter OF the prince
OF Wales, supposing she had committed
a crime-begging her pardon for the
supposition-she would have been tried
by the ordinary courts; there would
have been no other way. She is not
the queens daughter; she is not the
princess royal; she is, or rather was,
no one that the law took account of as
anybody in particular. Now, however,
sho is n duchess, peer OF the reaim,
and can only be tried by the house of
lords. SeeP"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27

Savannah (Ga.) News, August 90;
The lucky holders in this city, OF the two
one twentieth tickets which hit the Louis.
lana State Lottery at the August drawing
for SIS, 900 each have received their money,
and are $4,000 better off than they were
two weeks ago. Deputy Tailor Joe Kinch-
ley held one twentieth OF the lucky ticket,
No. So, $685. and Mrs. Florence NJ. Roche,
who is now at Clark's Mills on the Savan-
nah, Florida x Western railway, held the
other one twentieth. This is not the first
time fractions Of the capital prize have
been drawn in pairs in Savannah. Three
years ago $4,000 was drawn at one draw
ing on two fractional tickets. in the last
few years close 10 Sl0O,000 has been drawn
in Savannah through the Louisiana State
Lottery in large prizes, 10 e; nothing
about the smaller prizes which have been
drawn. MIR. Kinchley ticket was collect
ed through the Merchants National bank.
and Mrs. Roche received her money
through the Southern express company.
This is the second lottery prize Jaiior
Kinchley has drawn this year. About six
months ago he drew - 900
Mr.. Chardonnet claims to be able to
turn colt on into silk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27
THE srEsPLE AND. THE VINE.


The steeple stood so grand and high,
IL challenged the gaze OF the passers by.
who SO lofty, / sayi
Look ye over the wayr'
A gentle voice at its foot made plain {
"Give me support or fall, faint;
I'm only cllnging vine.
Let me about thee twina"
The steeple barely deigned submit
To the gentle iendrils clasping IL,
And with superior air
Sustained the vinelet fair.
Over the stone, so stained and gray,
The beautiful verdure found its way
From base TO lofty spire,
Ever reaching higher,
The marvellous growth in its graceful lines
WreaJhes and drapes and waves and twines
Clasping with loving arms,
Giving its many charms.
Till even the naughty granite smiles
Beneath the tender. witching wiles,
Seeing itself adorned
BY the humble vinelet scorncd.
.'This is my pride of all, l own;
II is sweeter not To be alone;
Grace can add to ruggedness,
And love alone can Bless
j. a. L., in Boston Transcript
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27
What Everybody Says

must be true, and the universal verdict OF
those who have used Hibb lrd's Rheumatic
Syrup and Strengthening Plasters is that
there is no doubt Of their curative quail
ties. Il. Larzelere, agent M. G. h. r.,
Albion, Mich, says he "was cured of
Bright's disease BY the use of Hibbards
Rheumatic Syrup.
Mrs. NJ. T.. Jones' Prairie City, Iowa,
says: For three years have been afllict-
ed with infammatory rheumatism and kid
ney and liver troubles. i have taken II b.
bard's Rheumatic Syrup and applied their
Plasters over my stomach and am entirely
cured. II is the greatest remedy that
have ever used
First ask your druggist, should he not
keep it we Will send on receipt Of price,
s1.O0 per bottle or six for $500
RHEUMATIC SYRUP Co.
jackson, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27
A Faithful Ding.

One day last week Boston police
man saw a man lying at full length on
the sidewalk. He was intoxicated and
unconscious. Over his body. no viewer.
large and handsome Newfoun dland
dog stood guard. No one could APP
proach his PROSTATE master without
the animal emitting savage growl
and assuming most formidable atti-
tude. 1t was fully twenty minutes be-
fore the officer could call the dog of
and ring for the patrol wagon. Both
were taken to the station and put in
the same cell There the man was
permitted TO sleep off his drunk. while
the dog allowed no one To go near the
door or attempt TO enter the cell
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27
A knot is 6,O8.7 feet.

A knot is 6,0SG'1 feet.
The Suez canal is 26 feet deep.
Won Moltke it is said rises at 4 30.
81, ia words were recently written on q
postcard.
Nearly 10000 elephants are killed annu-
ally in Africa
On an average q COW yields $50 gallons OF
milk year.
Tue 'Soudan" literally means "The land
Of the blacks
Some insects are In state of maturity
half an hour after their birth.
People eat % per cent more bread in cold
than in warm weather.
Human life has heightened % per cent
during the last 30 years.
Water for drinking purposes should never
be below 80 degrees.
There were 1900 divorces caused by
drunkenness In the United States during
the last 20 years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27

Unequalled as health and pleasure resort.
Finest Watering Place hotel in the west.
The waters will positively cure all kidney
and liver diseases, dyspepsia, diabetes, @
male complaints, skin and blood diseases,
etc.
For handsomely illustrated descriptive
pamphlet. apply TO f.. Chandler, @. Il. Il Il.
A. .Wabash Line" st. Louis, Mo.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27

Will run via the Wabash line 10 points in
Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Dakota,
Colorado. aud all parts OF the west, on
August 20, September 10 and - and DC.
tober 3, 1889. Rate one fare for round
trip. For particulars apply to nearest
Wabash ticket agent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27
a fniry laIe.

A famous woodsman once boosted that he
could find his way through wilderness
and return by the same path. Being test
ed, he carried with him a slender thread,
which should serve as guide for the re-
turn trip Reaching the end of mis- journey,
he Law down 10 rest. While he rested came
the genius of industry and breathed upon
his thread and changed 1t into two shining
ribbons OF steel. IL was a railroad
Throngs Of people whirled past him in lux
urious cars, and he read upon the t. ain the
mystic legend: WISCONSIN Central !"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27
Table Etioustte.

Traveller Gin Western restaurant)-,
There's hair in this soup"
Waiter Qmperiously) = well. VIC
might know better than TO lean y'r
head so far over wen We eat. Ne W
York Weekly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27

1t requires double tn power 10 propel
steamship II miles an hour as ii does the
same vessel IS miles al hour
The word Car is corruption Of CasGr
a new marble saw cuts 2lE inches a
minute.
The first Irish newspaper appeared in
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27
Hibbard's Rheumatic and Liver
Pills.

These Pills arc scientifically compounded,
uniform in action. No griping pain so
commonly following the use of pills. They
are adapted TO both adults and children
with perfect safety. We guarantee they
have no equal in the cure OF Sick Headache
Constipation, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and,
as an appetizer, they excel any other pre-
paration
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoris,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castor a,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27
snrringc

is but the stepping stone to those divine in
stitutiOn, the family and The home, which
constitutes the very foundation on which
our nation rests; and upon the health and
strength of the wife and mother, depends
the sunshine and enjoyment OF the home,
and the prosperity OF the family. Thou
sands of wives. and thousands of sing C
ladies, drag out miserable existence in
consequence OF perpleXing female disor-
ders'' in total ignorance OF the fact that Dr.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription is "a sure
cure for the most complicated and obstinate
cases OF leucorrhea. prolapsus, weak back,
fem ale weakness ante version, retriever
sion, bearing down sensations, chronic di-
gestion, Inflammation, liberation, aud kim
dred ailments. Guaranteed TO give salts
faction, or money refunded. All druggists
Dr. Pierce's Pellets-cleanse and regu-
ulate the stomach, bowels and system gen
orally. One dose: purely vegetable
npa mound If rorlr will aunnnrf mon az
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27

Any article that has outlived - years OF
competition, and imitation, aud sells more
and more each year, must have MERIT.
Dobbins' Electric soap first made in 1855 is
just that article. Ask your grocer for 1t.
He has it, or will get il.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27

There are no fewer than Isl 900 Jews
In Warsaw, the whole population Of
which is but 100000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27

a postm who lately retired calculates
that during his IL years Of service he has
walked 23O 600 miles.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27

Lady Guinness has ordered a diamond
necklace 10 cost E3j 900
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27

Rev. II. u. Carson, Scotland, Oak, says:
1.-Two bottles OF Halls Catarrh Cure COM
pletely cured my little girl" Sold by Drug.
gists, Toe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27

VICTOR, \. y, Fob. I, lSs1.
Mr. o. +. Woodward. Dear Sir Send
me Il gross Kemp's Balsan, soc size, and "a
few samples / certainly know that Kemps
Balsam is the best selling cough cure. |
have Is other cough and lung remedies on
my shelves, aud Kemp Basam sells 10 TO
/ best of all. Respectfully yours, f.. h.
CoBB. Sold by all druggists at soc and 81.
Sample bottle free.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27
Excelsior Springs, No.

The average annual amount Of sickness
in human life is l3 days.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27
Coaches first ran in England in 1869.

If afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27

Stray dogs are cremated in birmingham
at the rate of 80 day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27

Nearly all the cheapest claret is manu-
! featured from dry currants.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27

More than q hundred tons Of gun cottor
are manufactured in England every year
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27

II il estimated that 400, Ooo, 900 meteors
fall to the earth annually.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27

In single square yard of some Persia
carpets there are 100000 stitches.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27

There are 3,076 animals in the Zoolog lea
Gardens Regents Park.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27
One of MANY.

One pound Of cork will support a man Of
ordinary weight in the water.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27
Got Their Money.

"Pilgrim's Progress has been translat
ed into the Chinese dialect of Annoy
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-27
Grand Harvest Excursions

Mr.. Chardonnet claims to be able
urn cotton into silk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-04
The Scottish Thistle.

With regard to the circumstances under which the thistle was adopted as its emblem by the Scottish nation, correspondent of London Notes and Queries relates the follow ing tradition: Queen Scotia had led her troops in a well fought field, and, when the day was won, retired to the rear to rest from her tolls. She threw herself upon the ground. where, as i'll luck would have it, an envious thistle had elected to grow at the very spot selected for her repose. Whether the fair Amazon fought ill the national costume I know not, but the spines of the offending herb were sufficiently powerful to penetrate the skin ill a very painful manner. A pro verbal philosopher mot MT. Tupper, think has declared that "he that sitteth on nettles riseth up quickly" and the same remark holds good of thistles. Queen Scotia sprang up and tore the thistle up by the roots. She was about to cast it from her with a military but unladylike expression, when it struck her that the prickly plant would henceforth be ever associated in her mind with the glo. rlous victory which she had just gained. Her intention was changed. She placed the thistle i'll her casque, and it became the badge of her dynasty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-04
Some Rich Miners,

Senator Hearst. of California, is tho best miner in America. He began in the noun. talns as a day laborer. Today he is the rich est man in the United States. There is not mining state or territory in which he does not own and work mines. Jim Witchlatch sold his mine near Unionville, Mon, for S1 ,SOO,- Ooo, and lost all that money in Wall street. He went back to Leadville and in six months made Sl20,oOO- He lost every cent of this by the failure of Grdnt & Ward in 1883. He now has fortune of s150,OO0. Ten years ago Joe Stanley was prospecting in Gilpin county, Colo. His wife took i'll washing while he dug his way through FOO feet of barren rock. He had no money and couldn't hire help At the end of the 700 feet he struck pay ore, and named 1t the California mine. A party of Englishmen on tour through the state gave him s1, 100000 cash for it, and have received S5,OOO,O0O in dividends since. Joe is now one of the richest men in Denver, and vice presi- dent of the Denver City National bank Mining Review.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-04
X Young Woman Kills n Roar

Last Thursday two young ladies of Sac ramento, who have been camping in the neighborhood of Bolinas, went on huckle- berry picnic, and were somewhat surprised to encounter large brown bear engaged in the same line of business. One of the young ladies, who is an expert shot, happened tc have rifle, and though not wishing to rouse any hard feeling, did not propose to have her fun interfered with by man or beast. Therefore, as Bruin seemed disposed to assert q monopoly of the entire huckleberry cror of the district, she quietly but resolutely took the offensive, and sent a bullet through its brain. This is the first bear, we believe, that has ever been killed by woman in Ma rion county. The carcass was brought ta San Rafael by the Bolinas stage. It was @ big, ugly brute, and a look at it was suffi. clent to arouse admiration for the grit of the two quiet looking ladies that put it to sleep -Marion County (Cal) Tocsin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-04
lNcENDIARIes ALLOWED TO ESCAPE.
There Was No Doubt of Their Guilt, but
 Conclusive Evidence Was Lacking.

There Was No Doubt of Their Guilt, but
 Conclusive Evidence Was Lacking.
 NEW ORLEANS, Jan. IA special to The Times Democrat from Greenville Miss, says: The escape on Sunday night last of seven colored servants-fve men and two women who were in custody at Arcola, charged with setting fire to Col A. J. Paxton's residence on Dee. 15, has given rise to suspicion of lync-<ng, which is indignantly denied by Col. Paxton. Magistrate s. B. Weems who was Investigating tine case, State Senator J. F. Carey and all who are cognizant of the facts. The arrests were made in Consequence of confession of one of the men, named Fox who gave circumstantial account of the manner i'll which tIe silver plate had been stolen early in the evening and firewood in the kitchen ignited with kerosene oil at about 5 O. m. The arrests and the examinations by Magistrate Weems wsre managed with extreme quiet, all being anxious to avoid race troubles or an outbreak of any kind. It was decided to hold the prisoners in a build ing near the railroad station. While there was no moral doubt as to their guilt, the inn pressiou prevailed that there was a lack of sufficient evidence to convict them. They were guarded with such carelessness as to in vlte escape, which they succeeded in doing on Sunday night last. No efforts have been made to recapture them
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-04
BOULANGER TO THE VOTERS.

He Repndiates the Assertions That He
 Aims at Dictatorship.
 PARIS, Jan. 4.-Gen Boulanger, in an ad- dress to the electors of the Department of the Seine, repudiates the assertion that he aims at 6 dictatorship and protests his fidelity to the republic. He ayers that France is tired of being made the victim of base compe- titions and only demands right and justice
 Gen. Boulanger in his address says:
 "Those members of parliament who did their utmost to make me ineligible were be side themselves at the idea of seeing me elected. My sword caused them anxiety, and they deprived me of it. But now they are more anxious than they were when wore the sword. Really it is not mo they fear, but universal suffrage, whose repeated judg- ments testify to the disgust which their in capacity, base intrigues and fanciful dis euseions inspired
 ''In order to avoid being compelled to ac- cuse themselves, they charge me with the most improbable dictatorlal projects When a minister I was overthrown under the pre- text that was the personification of war Now I am opposed as the personifcation of a dictatorship. If I could ever have enter tained the idea of playing dictator it would have been when, as minister of war, had the whole army in my own hands There has been uothing in my conduct to justify such 0 suspicion"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-04
Drunken Quail.

A man living near Davis &5 Cowell's imt kilns has been catching quail in a peculiar way. For three weeks he has been spread. ing grain in the road near his place. where quail abound. On the day the law was out he put wheat ill the place as usual, but had previously soaked the wheat in whisky. Watching the place. he saw the quail comt out, eat, get drunk, and in a short time lil down stupefed. He then went to them and gathered about 100 into sack that he car ried with him. A few that were not fully drunk were easily caught by his dog. H, has practiced the same method since suc cessfully.-Santa Cruz Surf.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-04
A Maid Who Carries the Mails,

Oregon has woman mail carrier. Her name is Miss Minnie Westman, and she car ries Uncle Sam's mail from the head of navi gation on Siuslaw river over the Coast Range mountains, following up the river to Hales postofiice station, within fifteen miles oi Eugene City. Her route is twenty miles long, and is situated right in the heart of tha mountains. She rides horseback and carries a trusty revolver. Miss Westman is plumr little brunette, and is just 20 years old. Or one of her trips last year she found three good sized bears in the road. The horse, on espying them, became frightened, threw hit rider to the ground, and, turning around, ran back the road as he came. Miss West man started after the runaway, and, over taking him, remounted and rode right through the savage cordon, and, strange t< say, she was not attacked.-Portland Ore gonian.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-04
THE CoLoRED CATHOLICS.
An Address Warning the People Agains . Existing Evils.

-.. Existing Evils.
 WARRINGTON, Jan. At the meeting of the colored Catholic congress addresses were delivered and papers read by Archbishop Elder, Dr. Faust, G. R. Thompson, of South America, and Father Healy Letters of regret were read from John Boyle O'Reilly, the Order of Catholic Knights of America and others
 In an address to the people presented by the committee on resolutions the growth of Catholicity among the colored people is set forth. The address continues:
 "We warn our people against all secret societies condemned by the church, and hope they will join those benevolent societies which have the church's sanction. With regard to the union of mechanics, many of whom are Catholics, we trust they will give an opportunity to our boys to become masters of trade As the evil of intemperance is increasing at fearful rate among our people, we hope that they will do their best to kesp those under their charge from all evil habits. Light and frivolous reading is now deprav- ing the intelligence of many of our youths; we therefore hope that parents aud guar dians will place in the hands of their chil- dren books that will be useful and entertain ing
 Delegate Wood, of New York, offered an amendment incorporating ill the address protest against the exclusion of colored Catholics from the pews of white Catholics This was disputed at great length, and the address was finally referred back to the committee for revision.
 The delegates to the convention will call on the president by appointment this after
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-04
General Markets.

NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-FLOUR-Closed dull and featureess fine grades of winter, $2. 65929O; do. spring. 225129 90: superflne lwinter, &. 25l 3So; do. spring. s2.s013.3o; extra No. winter, $36004; do. spring, S3.4o614; city mill extras, $5 1O1530, for West Indies. Southern four quiet trade and family extras, $3s5Qt55O
 WHEAT-OptionS were moderately active. In the morning dealings there considerable marketing of long wheat, and prices broke sharply, but in the last half of the day there was moro demand and the declRe was fully recov- cred, the closing figures being slightly higher than those of yesterday. Spot lots closed frmer Spot sales of Mo- red at Sl.10; extra red Sl .OSD l1o; No. red, S1. .O0611 .00}a No. white, SI 020 lQ4; state white, S1.O4 No. 2 rcd winter, Jan, $1.0Osa; do., Feb, S102A; do., March, .$1. .OSes; i; do., May, $1. .0614.
 CORN-Options were fairly active, but easy, closing steady at 140ssc decline. Spot lots closed active and steady. Spot sales of No. 2 mixed at 4534c.; steamer mixed, 42ls@l423sc.; rejected, S61ac.; steamer white. 4234c. steamer yellow, 43c
 OATS-Options were quiet and easier closing HDAc, lower. Spot lots closed steady. Spot sales of Mo- white at 39c.; No. 7 do. 345sc.; No. mixed, 3ac.; Mo- ? do., 3114@3llac,; No. Chi cago, 3elsc.; No. ? mixed, Jan Sl3sc.; do., Feb, 7, a21sc.; do, May, 3314c.
 RYE-Dull.
 BARLEY-Nominal
 PORk-Dull; mesy, S1i3lt4.2a.
 LARD-Closed weak, after fair amount of trading; Jan., g. .65; Feb, S7. .6507.SS.
 SUGAR-Raw dull; fair refining. 45sc.; % test centrifugal 54c Refined dull and easy; cut loaI and crushed, Sc; cubes, 7Ibc.; ipowcered, 7}ac. :; granulated, 7Ac; mold A, 7ssc. confectioners' A, 1Sc.; coffee standard, 65sc.; coffee otf A, Gla@ e9-l6c.; white extra c, 6ssG6 s-l6c.; extra c, 1-16@614c.; c, 5sz057sc.; yellow, s>a@Ia3sc.
 BUTTER-Steady; creamery eastern. 2sQl31c.; ; western, 2S@3Oc.
 CHEESE-Steady; New York cheddar factory, t1l<0h12c svvaeterrs Aat tna<~Arto