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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02
Tanners Record broken.

The fast of Robert Marvel, the Pike
township, Indiana octogenarian, still con
tinues, aud is in many respects the most
remarkable thing known To medical his
tory. A man who il nearing his eighty
NTH birthday has gone thirty five days
without "A morsel OF food ana is still alive,
although terribly emaciated.
Marvel lives with his daughter in well
furnished house, seven miles northwest of
Indianapolis. He lies upon the bed in the
sitting room, and there is little in his APP
pearance that would suggest the terrible
ordeal through which he has gone. Except
when someone is moving him, he lies
quietly, breathing regularly, and looking
otherwise naturally.
The afflicted man is utterly speeches.
From the morning, five weeks ago, when
he left the house 10 go out in the garden
and work, not one Ineligible word has
been uttered by him. He has on two or
three occasions appeared 10 try TO speak,
but there was nothing in the least lntelllgi-
BILE about II. His tongue is evidently par
alyzed
There is question, also, as 10 whether
he can hear The members of the family,
as well rs his physician, hold the theory
that he hears no sound. Yet when the
doctor spoke TO him in loud voice. he
certainly gave some Indication that he
heard il, although he made no response.
The first few days after his afficton
10 take food, but the vlotent manner IN
which he resisted persons who attempted
10 touch him, induced them TO stop and
humor him in every way. Since then he
has begun taxing water and little pit
lance of milk The nuids have been placed
where he could get them, and no attempt
has been made TO force them upon him. ON
two or three occasions he mas taken the
cup from the attendants hands, but as a
rule, he will not do that, but instead,
pushes il. away from him, whenever prof
fcred Every Kind OF device has been tried
TO get him 10 eat something but without
success.
The supposition is that the paralysis ex-
tends TO the bowels. What lends To the
case much Of its wonder is the extreme
age OF the man. DIR. Tanner is said 10 have
tasted 40 days even without milk, but he
was tnen ia the prime Of life and being a
physician had the advantage of thorough
knowledge Of the human system.
: Mr.. Marvel will be - years of age on
Oct next. He was born in Sussex cOun-
ty, Md, his parents being of English de
scent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02
How the Baby Managed.

Three year-oid Frank is "a beautiful,
bright little fellow. The only child in the
family until few days since, and petted
much more than is for his good. Last
week little sister was born and Frank
was sent 10 the Hollenden TO remain with
his grandmother for few days. Frank S
nose was decidedly out of joint. He was
sure that the dreadful baby was entirely 10
blame for his first Punishment from home,
and he could not like her evel little bit.
a morning or two after his coming to the
hotel lady who understood just how he
felt happened to meet Frank and his
grandmother in the hall, and accostcd him
with: "Whlt's happened up at your house
anyway, Frank
In an instant the sunny face was angry
and flushed.
ats babyn he replied, his childish
voice expressing how hurt he felt at the
little stranger intrusion
"A baby repeated the lady in well
feigned ACCOMPLISHMENT, chow did it sc
there -
Frank was puzzled for a moment anC
then answered contemptuously tossing his
head "Oh, it Just sneaked in. '-Cleve
land Plain Dealer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02
Thoroughbred Americans Every One

Dying American Patriot "a few years
hence My son. draw nearer. 1 want you
10 remember that you come of long line
OF Americbn patriots who have never hest.
tated at the call of duty. Your great great
grandfather fought, bled and died in the
revolution; your great grandfather fought
IN the Mexican war and suffered untold
agOnies IN Mexican prisons; your grand
father braved dangers nnumerable in the
civil war; and ], my sou, was one of those
hundreds of thousands of windowless and
seatless patriots who for two mortal DAYS
at the New York centennial, endured the
fearful crush of Broadway without seeing
anything. New IorH Weekly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02
4 Lucky Lady.

Weatherford (TeX.) Constitution, July 3.
Eyes, sir; / have received the coin and
shall apply it 10 good purposes" replied
Miss Annie Dawce of Strawn, Texas, 20
our reporter Miss Ddwce was the fortu
nate holder of one fortieth of ticket No.6l,-
o05, which drew the first capital prize of
10000 in the drawing OF the Louisi ma
State Lottery on June 18th. Miss Dswce
modestiy stated that she had been invest
ing in the monthly drawings for some time
with more or less fortune, md had always
felt confident oil winning one OF the large
prizes. 81 represent in this ticket" she
said, IA pool OF seven. who are ,ual
sharers ia my good fortune" The follow
ing named ladies and gentlemen comprise
the lucky seveu.' each Of whom received
-, l4l 10 after paying the expenses of col
lection: Miss Dawce, Mrs. j. j. Coe, j. -.
Crouch, John Grant, j. NJ. Bullard, j. =.
HapsoOd and w. B. Dcwcll All of the
parties are connected with ne Bridge De
partment OF the Texas * Pacific X. r.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02

age. Yes, yes, my friend, / repeat II; III
your Old age; however entcrprisng you
look twisting pitch-black mustache and
bracing your chest like recruit. Others
you might deceive but you don't me. OF
do you wish me to tell you TO your face
that this pitch-black mustache has been
carefully died, that the noble and manly
curve of that chest is accomplished with
the help OF mere wadding? Or you per-
haps wish that | should call your atten-
ton to. But no. my dear old friend,
do not look at me so sheep SHY! VIII
not betray the secrets of your toilet; L,
before all. have reason TO be discreet about
these things. i only wish, as friend, to
call your attention TO the fact that your
youthful appearance begins to require
some repairs and your manly beauty some
assistance. Don't you perceive those little
wrinkles around the eyes? 1t seems TO me
even a short-sighted person could see them.
But the fresh color of your cheeks, the
blooming red of those lips?-I wager, my
honored sir, that this youthful bloom can
he connected, in some way or another, with
a paint box of full assortment. What is
the bet? Ten bottles of Neuve Cliquot
against mug of Pilsencr? Take it? You
shake your head? | see. Well, could
give many more explanations about this
chapter. IF we take all this into consid-
IA ha INV
dear friend, that it is well for YOU to look
about for wife, and | have not the
courage to disSuade you from it any longer.
SOL Lay your hair in little more
stylish and skilful manner. Down with
the monoce; that makes you look stupid.
Now try the llnguishing expression on
your face. Now that of joyful ecstasy.
Well done am satisfied with you, my
boy. Now go TO her, and do your errand
wellr'
Fifteen minutes after this monologue
the Baron was in the elegant and cosy
boudoir of the singer. lie took seat OPP
posite to her, or at her side. 1t is difficult
to say which, considering the peculiar con-
structon of the fautcuils which are so
fashionable ut present.
"You are ave and silent, Baron" be-
gan the singer
Il am glad that you notice this change;
il demonstrates to you the Importance of
the matter which brings me to YOU"
you frighten me, answered the
beautiful woman, with royuish side
glance.
The Baron remained as grave and digni.
fed as an Indian fakir, He began
ALLOW me to tell you of my desire in a
few words. beautiful madam. / will COM
mence by giving you the plain truth about
tho financial .ifnnf inr---- -
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02
A Difficulty About Witnesses.

"Mr. Smith" said the electric light man
ager 10 his forenan, 1--WE want some men
TO testify TO the absolute harmlessness OF
the electric light current as used by US.
You might send Roberts-'
Foreman-"He was killed while fixing a
wire last night sir.
"Well, Jackson will do then"
"He accidcntly ground wrong wire last
week, and is scarcely expected to live
sir
''Such awltwarduess Send Williams
Sorry, sir, but he was paralyzed while
fixing an electric lamp on Thursday"
"Really. It's most annoying. Employ
some men at once and send them 10 testify
to the committee before they have time 10
get themselves killed. New York Her
aid
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02

1t certainly was not praiseworthy, but
rather heaftless and blameworthy, of her
that she was in the habit of killing the
time, which usually hangs heavy during
such recreation, in a peculiar way; she
played with all the men that fate brought
near to her, as the eat does with the
mouse, or the snake with the bird. Ii
seemed to give her as much pleasure to
turn the heads of men as it does to the
|, playing child to turn the head of her doll.
Of course Baron Sengen ought TO have
known that that is the habit of all prima
donnas For at least decennium he had
been what is designated by mild ex-
preston as nan of ''riper years." or of
"a sedate age" and besides he professed
Q certain experience in the intercourse
with feminine stage stars. Yes, lie has
experience in such things, but he could
not tear himself away from the charm
which the blonde, beautiful, bue-eyed
which gained strength over him from day
to day while he labored To escape from the
nets of this Gree. Three times he had
said farewell to the beautiful she-devil by
writing, twice as many times in person; a
dozen times he had had his trunks packed
but again aud again he had persuaded
himself, with irrefutable arguments, that
it was necessary for him 10 remain still
further at this place.
The old dandy felt It within himself,
with the instinct which is peculiar to such
men in such circumstances. that il was
impossible for him to escape from his fate,
that he was subject to that very malady
which he had abhorred through life and
which now made him 80 indescriDably
hap4y.
No doubt he was in love! Theodor
BARON Won Sengen, who formerly treated
feminine hearts as playthings, he was in
love. complet ly in love!
Tn love That is state of mind which
borders or the ridiculous in the case of
gentleman who finds il difficult to cover
mn the bald spot on the top of his crown;
and that with singer, of whom IL Is to be
s,pposcd----but no one has a right to
supro-e anything bad, not even of an opera
anger. until he has proofs of it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02
Snelled of Wbiskers.

long past not only her first but her very
last youth. She came TO the boarding house
table regularly three times day for six
months and never exchanged even the bar
est CourtesIes with any one.
1t was "a large boarding house, where
each person sat in any vacant scat that
was available, and for convenience the
proprietor kept the boarders' napk us
grouped in the center of the tables. Eacn
had ring, either belonging TO the boarder
or loaned by the establishment.
mir, Fill, said the lady one day 10 the
landlord, II wish you would put my nap
kin in the sideboard drawer when 1 have
finished my al; don't want it TO lie
mixed up with all the others-it smells of
whiskers ~
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02
Satisfied.

"Willie Johnson" said the teacher, al
you had tive doughnuts and your mother
were TO give you four more, how many
would you have'n
Willie twisted the corners Of his jacket,
moved his lips aud tried to think, but he
couldn't.
Don't count 'em up" said the teacher,
"teil me right of. -
II should "a"
"WSl, how manytn
Huh sho have 'nough, / guess ~
said Willie hardly grinning youth 5
Companion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02

A famous woOdsman once boosted that hC
could find his way through "A wilderness
and return by the same path. Being test
ed, he carried with him a slender thread
which should serve as a guide for the re
turn trip Reaching the end of mis- journey
he lay down to rest. While he rested came
the genius of industry and breathed upon
his thread and changed it into two shining
ribbons OF steel. IL was 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, 1889-08-02

Puck: Cohen--"T tell you. mine friendt.
dhose clodhing viii wear like iron. Epson
Downes-"l believe you; they look little
rusty already
Somerville Journal: Some OF us may
he in doubt sometimes whether life is
worth living. but that de IN isn't worth
dying we all feel mighty sure
Policeman-lt me "a. m)-Why Mr.
Tooter what on earth are you doing out at
this hour of the morning. OFT your night
key at the lodge
Puck: IL 10 probably from human mo
tives that "A railroad II not allow its
trains 10 stop Slolg the way more Than ten
minutes for refreshments.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02
Forced to Leave Home.

Over GO people were forced TO leave their
homes yesterday 10 call for free trial
package of Lanes Family Medicine. II
your blood is bad, your liver and kidneys
out of order if you arc constipated and
have headache and an unsightly complex
ion, don't fail 10 call on any druggist TO day
for free sample Of this great remedy The
ladies praise it. Everyone likes it. Large
size package 80 cts.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02
THE RIVALLOVERS
CUNNING CUPID CUTS sOHE CURIOUS CAPERs
baron Theodor Sengen's Irrepressible In
fatuation-Edorts at wooing--With
What Success-CIosingS scene.
Translated from the German,1

; A waving white veil of fog enveloped
the outlines of the mountains; the walks
OF the park, with the dry leaves rustling
about them, looked neglected, and around
the hotel veranda, from which beautiful
view can be had across the lake, the grape
vines lazily shed their dark crimson leaves
under the breath of the autlmnal wind
one after another.
1t could hardly be called coy, this dis
tinguished watering place, now that most
OF the guests had taken leave, together with
the departing summer; il certainly was no
longer fashionable place. When the
management of the resort had seen fit to
reduce the prices, which was equal to de-
claring the season ended, all the guests
who laid claim TO elegance or fashion had
packed their trunks, like so many soldiers
'obeying command.
Only few belGted migratory birds ar
rived now and then; some equity old coun-
selors and ether officials, who had but just
obtained furough, and TO whom it was
OF greater Importance to alleviate the suf-
fering that brought them to this place,
than to participate in the simmer festivals
of fashionable society; and some family
fathers blessed with an abundance Of of
spring, mostly of the feminine sex, who
really uld moi afford the luxuries of the
watering place except at this time of re-
duced prices. That was all
And as to the visitors of the regular sea-
son?
OF the guests of the haute saison. only a
few remained; those that could not per-
suade themselves to leave this charming
corner Of the earth in spite of the growing
inclemency of the weather, and some peo-
pie that found pleasure in continuing the
intrigues, coquetries and love affairs once
began.
Baron Sengen undoubtedly belonged to
the latter class. lie appeared to nouriSh a
great deal of interest for the beautiful
Naldni, prima donna as celebrated as
she was charming, who was making all
the use that she could of the autumn DAYS
to strengthen herself in this favorable Sc
clusion, for the tolls and triumphs of the
coming season.
She was triAe weak Of nerves, the fas-
cinating Naldni-her admirers looked
upon this condition, in flattering way,
as an abundance of that temperament
r.l, l..
and under these circumstances it was
praiseworthy IL her that she did all she
could for her recreation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02

Don't let that beautiful girl fade and
droOp into invalid SIN or sink into an early
grave for want ot'timeiy care al the most
critical stage of her hfe DIR. Pierce s
Favorte Prescription viii aid in regulat
ing her health and establishing it on a firm
basis and nay save her years of chronic
suffering and consequent uuhappiuess.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02

Baron Sen gen was resigned To his fate.
''Very well, We shall marry OF course
II was not to he expected that the least
difficulties or obstacles would be IN the
way of Baron Sen zen when ne wished 10
carry out such praiSeworthy resolution
He had every reason TO believe that the
Valdini was attached to him, because she
had evidently preferred him to all other
butterflies that swarmed around her had
kept sort OF jolly companionship with
him. And a moderate companonship, a
temperate friendship, is just the thing
which an experienced man of the world
expects 70 find in matrmony
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02

penny wise and pound foolish" are
those who think il economy 20 use cheap
soda and rosin soaps instead of the good
old Dobbin's Electric Soap; for sale by all
grocers since 1861. Try it once. BE sure
buy genuine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02

a young man who gets the opportunity
to see his best girl only on the evening Of
the first day Of the week is strongly opposed
20 the prohibition OF the sunday press
Norristo Town Herald.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02
a more pleasant physic
You never will find
Than Pierce's small Pellets, -
! he Purgative kind

Fliegende Blactter; You wish to mar
~ one of my daughters. The No INCEST
will get Il, 900 marns, the second 5000 and
he oldest 5000 "Gou don't happen TO
have one still older!n
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02

And now English capitalists are trying
TO obtain control OF the leading restaurants
Of this country. Their first and most i'm
yortant step should be to tip the walters
New York World.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02
August 9th and 10th. Sept. 10Th and 2lt

August 9Th and 10Th, Sept 10th and cath,
and Oct. eth the Fremont, Elkhorn X
Missouri Valley Railroad Co., "The North
western Line will run series of Harvest
Excursions TO points on That line in Ne
braska The Black Hills and Central
Wyoming at one half regular rates, and if
you desire some fur her information com
municate with j. *. Buchanan. Gen. Pass.
Agent at Omaha, Nebro ska who will fully
advise you
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02

Time: TIE cher-You may tell me, Nj
chael, what MADE Joseph such a good ruler.
Micky with burst OF enthusiasm Be
cause he was 80 Straight mum
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02

Washington Capital. Nobody objects
because the church organ goes off on toot
every sunday
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02

II afflicted with sore eyes use Or. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02

s. X. Coburn, Manager Clare Scott,
writes 81 end Hal atarrh Cure va,u.
able remedy" Druggist sell IL, 75c.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02

Texas Sifiings The President has not
had his photograph taken lately, but sever
al APP licants for ONCE have taken negatives
of him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02

Tooter-No, sir, drank "A glassful of my
wife's cure for insomnia by mistake after
supper, and | IN walking around so that
will get tired. Then perhaps | can so to
Slppu
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02

when baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoris,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castor a,
When she had Children, she gave them Castcri
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-02

Ask your druggist for "Tansins Punch"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-13
A DEAD BIRD FLIES.
The Adventure of a New York
Sparrow in the Great Blizzard.

The Adventure of a New York
Sparrow in the Great Blizzard.
Birds suffered much during the great
blizzard of last March, and Mr.. Lewis
Frazer has very readable article about
it in the last st. Nicholas. Here is one
Of the incidents of the storm: Our
neighbours housemaid, Annie, saw lying
on a spot from which the snow had
thawed the wet, stiff body of sparrow.
There it lay on its back in a pool of
water with eyes closed and legs cramped
to its body, hard, stark and cold. Poor
thing" thought Annie, Il must take
you in and show you to little Miss
Ruby" Suiting the action to the word,
she picked up the dead bird and carried
1t into the kitchen. But it was wet and
cold, and in that condition not fit for
Miss Ruby's fingers. Sure it will dry
if l put 1t into the oven for few min
utes. and when Mary, the nurse, comes
down it will be nice and warm" said
Annie to Jane, the cook.
So the bird was put in the oven of the
range and the door left ajar. The cook
and the houSemaid resumed their work,
the one preparing the luncheon, the
other scrubbing the floor. Some minutes
passed thus, when suddenly and with
out any warning, out from the oven
flew the apparently dead bird, brought
back to life by the warmth.
1.-THE saints defend us!" exclaimed
Annie, as the bird flew past her and
dashed at the window panes. "Quick,
open the door, cook, and a good rid
dance to it! When dead bird flies, it
means no good luck to anybodyr'
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-13
CAPTTRED THE SHIP.
a Bear That for a Night Terrorized
the Whole Grew,

n Bear mat Tor Night TerrOriZed
the Whole Crew.
Capt. Drew, of the ship Sea Witch,
which recently returned to New York
from the Chinese seas, tells of an excit-
ing adventure which occurred on the
bark Golden Star, from San Francisco,
which ran into the Cape of Good Hope
III a disabled condition, owing to the
mad pranks of wild bear.
This bear" said Capt. Drew, "was a
great big black fellow, ,weig hing fully
400 pounds. He was confined in a
strong wooden box, which was placed
Oh the deck aft of the chaplain's cabin.
"One night, just as they were chang
ing watch on the Golden Star, twelve
DellS having been struck, the bear pried
OH one OF the wooden bars of the cage
and got out. Mr.. Bruin shifted the
strong salt breeze for a moment, and
then began wandering about the deck,
Suddenly he spied the man at the
wheel, and, without further ceremony,
he crawled up to him, and, rising on his
nauncheS, struck the jack tar savage
blow with his huge paw.
Then he seized the sailor by the left
leg, mangling it frightfuIlv and causing
the poor fellow to let go his hold on the
wheel. The ship Immediately preached
to and fell off her course, the sails
slapped wildly and the pinnacle light
was eXtlnguiShed in the struggle.
shortly afterward the first officer,
becoming alarmed at the sudden lurch-
ing of the vessel, rushed on deck. Close
to the wheel, lying on the deck, he per-
ceived a dark, inert mass. Hello,
there, you lubberp bawled out the
mate, what do you mean sleeping at
your post" Then he administered a
sound kick at what he mistook for the
sleeping sailor, but which to his horror
turned out to be the bear. With snort
of pain the brute hurled himself upon
the first officer, telling him to the deck
the fallen officers leg in his Jaw he
actually bit it in two below the knee
cap.
by this time the captain and crew
were all on deck, but bruin, evidently
thinking discretion the better part of
valor, clambered up the Shrouds, and a
nome mt later perched himself comfort
ably up in the crOSS-treeS. The captain,
enraged at the condition of the wounded
man, ordered the cabin boy to bring
him his revolver, and began peppering
the bear up in the rigging.
lowing to the darkness and the lurch-
ing OF the vessel, none of the missiles
struck the bear, so the captain wisely
awaited the break of day to settle
bruins account.
when daylight finally came he sue
ceeded in killing the bear, who fell to
the deck with loud crash. The cap
tain then set about to amputate the first
officers leg. there being no surgeon on
board, and the DOOR fellow died shortly
after from blood poisoning. The fol
lowing day the other seaman died, and
when the Golden Star reached the Cape
OF Good Hope her sails were torn to
shredS, her pinnacle was broken and
she was badly damaged, and all on &C
count of the savage bear that tried to
run the Ship.''