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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
WOULD MAKE GOOD BRICKS.
Little Tommy's Ideas OF His Father
and His Property.

Little Tommy's Ideas Of His Father
and His Property.
A rich man was taking a walk in his
brickyard with his little boy one morn
ing, when the following conversation
took place:
Tommy-What sort OF place is this,
pap
This, my boy, is brickyard.
"Who does it belong TOP"
at belongs TO me, my son."
"Does that big pile Of bricks belong
10 you, too, pap"
Eyes, Tommy, it belongs to me-"
"Do those dirty looking men belong
10 you, too, pa?"
mo, my son, in this glorious land OF
liberty there can DO no slavery. They
are free men,"
"Why do they work so hardP"
81 don't know, my SON."
"Does anybody steal what they
makep"
"Of course not, Tommy. How do
you come to ask such questionsp"
'But, Pa, don't the bricks belong TO
those men who make themp"
mo, my son, they belong to me-"
"What are the bricks made OF, pa?"
"Of clay, Tommy"
"What! Out OF that dirt?"
"Yes, Tommy"
"And nothing else?"
"No, Tommy"
"Who does the clay belong to-"
"To me-"
"Did you make itP"
mo, my son, God made it,"
"Did God make the clay specially for
youP"
mo, I bought it just as l buy any
thing else"
"Did God sell the clay to the man you
bought it from?"
Il don't know, Tommy. You ask
more silly questions than l can an
swer."
"It's good thing you own this clay,
amt it, pa?"
why Tommy"
because if you didn't you would
have to work like those dirty men. Win
manP"
mo; ! will leave you all my proper
ty when l die"
when these men die won't they all
turn to clay?"
"Yes; we all turn to clay when we
die"
when are you going to die, pa
pretty soon?"
IL don't know, my son. Why do you
ask?"
Il was just thinking what nice lot
OF bricks you would make after you
are dead"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
FOREIGN.

The police OF London are searching for a
foreigner, a student at st. Bartholomew s
hospital, who is believed TO be the White
chapel murderer
Advices from Samoa say that the Ger
man man. of war Olga lost twenty men
killed anu thirty wounded out Of party of
100 men sent % assist Tennessee against
Mataafa, The Germans were compelled to
retreat TO their boats. The commanders Of
the British and American men of-war re-
ceived an intimation of the German inten-
TIC as, but they remained inactive.
1t is reported that Russia has placed a
war fotilla on the Vistula river.
Queen Christiana has offered the Pope an
asylum in Madrid.
Mr. Edward Harrington, member of par
lament, who was sentenced 10 six months
Imprisonment for offenses under the crimes
act, IL confined In a bare cell in Tullamore
Jail. Contrary TO practice, Mr.. Harrington
was seized bya number of wardens, who,
despite his resistance, shaved of his mus
tache.
The Royal College Of Surgeons Of London
have adopted vote Of cenfare against DIR.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
A Smile or Two.

He-"Doesn't it make you dizzy &c
swing in hammock"
She Qrankly)-I don't selieve
could be any giddier than am. Bur
lington Free Press.
An exchange says 1t knows grocer
who is supposed to be the honestes
man in the world. He chases the flie'
off the beam of his scales before hi
allows them to balance.-Smithville
News.
A young lady in this city who teaches
Sunday school class OF eight-year-old'
recently asked them the question
What, is an altarp" Il know" sale
one irresponsible; ''it's where they burr
insects. Augusta Journal.
Eyes, it is true that young Mr.. Sokel
does drink too much; but we can look
over that, as he is such fine, genial
whole-souled fellow"
"He will need to be half-soled before
long, and he is badly worn out. New
York Despatch.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
Barry's Blarney.

Thos. b. Barry addressed public meet.
ing In old Pittsburg the other night in
support Of his new order, the Brotherhood
Of United Labor, and in denunciation OF
Powderly and the other general officers Of
Knights Of Labor.
He caused a sensation. He charged Pow.
derly of being the first king Of poverty, and
that he had deceived in every way the
honest members of the order, and that he
was ready and willing to prove il before a
court Of the order or court OF justice.
He had challenged the general officers 70
meet him and attempt TO deny his charges,
but they would not, they dare not. He said
Powderly had made a deal with Phil
Armour, and that he was afraid 10 meet
the butchers of Chicago to-day; that they
would be tempted to mob him, and the time
was not far distant when the name of Pow
derby would be a stencil in the nostrils OF
every honest workingman.
Quite a number have signifed their inten
ton Of joining the new order.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
MANY LIVES LOST.
A Sudden Storm in Reading, Pa,
Causes Widespread Disaster.
Probably Eighty Lives Lost.

A cyclone swept over the northern sec
tion OF Reading, Pa, on the afternoon Of
the 9Th inst, and laid waste everything
within it's reach.
The track of this destructive element was
not more than 900 feet wide and il is lucky
that IL touched only the suburbs Of tho
city. IL came from the west, but passed
along the northern border of Reading
FIRST it touched the Mt. Penn stove works.
Here the corner of the building was struck
and q portion Of the roof was cut of as
nicely as If done with pair OF scissors.
Then the storm cloud scurried across some
fields, took of IA portion of the roof of j. IL.
Sternbergh's rolling mill, and number OF
dwellings were unroofed as readily as IL
their tin roofs were paper.
The paint shops OF the Reading railroad
company were blown over, and the ruins
set on fire from the escaping gas Some 20
of the men had a chance TO crawl out, but
four of them were caught in the debris and
burned TO death.
The Reading silk mill was struck by the
cyclone and fell TO pieces as If composed OF
so many building blocks. Nearly 200 per-
sons mostly girls went down in the wreck.
One hundred of these were rescued, nearly
all more or less injured, but about so were
crushed 10 death. About 40 bodies were
taken from the wreck in few hours time,
and everything possible was done 10 re-
move the debris in the vain hope that some
buried beneath the heavy mass Of bricks
and timber might be alive.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
Millions of Dollars Lost.

Secretary Fairchild has ordered that all
the special treasury agents in the country
who can be spared from their posts Of duty,
shall hasten at once TO New York 10 assist
in thorough topic bottom investigation
Of the Office of appraiser Of that port.
There is not the slightest hint rejecting
upon the personal integrity of Mr.. McMul-
len, the appraiser, whose unfortunate posi-
ton, after long and faithful service OF 80
years in the appraisers oti,ce, arouses gen.
eral sympathy among the custom house
officials. But there seems to be no doubt
whatever that the most gigantic frauds
have been perpetrated during the past three
years, in which he has been the head OF
that most important office. Certain mer-
chants have been favored at the expense Of
the government and of honest importers,
undervaluations on an enormous scale
have been permitted, and the treasury de-
partment mas been defrauded of millions OF
dollars. That may seem like q strong
statement, but ii comes from no less per-
sonage than Appraiser Stearns.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
100 Doses One Dollar
He Had the Best of il.

"How much will you give me on this
overcoatN asked seedy-looking man OF
the functionary in the plwnbroker's shop.
FIFTY cents, was the reply that followed
glance at the garment.
''Xou ought TO give me couple OF dollars,
anyhow. The coat amt worth less than
$751;
"My friendt, I wouldn't Civ you 50 vor
dot overgoat. II amt vordt it, 30 hellup
me gracious
"Wouid you take 81 for it IL it was
yoursr'
''My friendt, l you'd take s. for dot
ofercoat.n
''All right. Here's your e.. 1t was
hanging out in front of the store and
brought 1t in to see how much it was
worth"
Here, stop dot vos a schvindle"
swell, l should say so. You had IL
marked at s35, you old rascal Well, so
long, uncle"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
What a "Close Shave" Means.

Do you know what a "cIose Shave"
meansl never did until looked at a face
the other day through "A microscope which
had been treated to this luxurious process.
Why, the entire skin resembled piece of
raw beef. To make the face perfectly
smooth requires not only the removal OF the
hair, but also portion of the cuticle, and a
close shave means the removal of a layer of
skin all around. The b God vessels thus
exposed are not visible 20 the naked eye,
but under the microscope each little culver
ing mouth holding n minute blood drop
protests against such cruel treatment
San Francisco Echnes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
Something New.

A new and very effective thing which is
taking hold on the market is valuable dis
covery made known through The Charles
A. Vogeler Co., Baltimore, Md, proprietors
Of the renowned st. Jacobs Oil, and known
as Diamond veraCura, for Dyspepsia, a
positive cure for Indigestion and all stom-
ach troubles arising therefrom. IL not
found in the stock of druggist or dealer IL
will be sent by mail on receipt Of % cents
Is boxes Sl.00) In stamps. Sample sent on
receipt of two-cent stamp. 1t has been
found on trial to be a specific for sour
stomach, heartburn, nausea, giddiness,
constipation. nervousness and low spirits,
and it is spoken Of and recommended by
hundreds who have used it and have found
lasting benefits.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
NEWS SUMMARY.
CONGRESSIONAL.

JAN. 10. SENATE.-The tariff bill was
ais used, Injuries being the articles under
debate.
HoUsE.-Filibustering held the day and
nothing was done
SENATE. Jan. 1.-THE senate spent a
good portion OF the day debating the propo-
sition 10 put fresh fish on the free list. The
attempt was not successful There were
only SIX senators in the chamber at IL
o'clock and the senate wasted II minutes
calling the roll before quorum could be
had.
HoUsE-Filibustere Weaver keeps up
his tactics in the house, and the entire
session was wasted
JAN. 12, SENATE.-Considerati OF the
tariff bill was resumed Immediately after
the morning routine business.
HOUSE, The deadlock over the Okla
homa bill was broken and the rest OF the
session devoted to the consideration OF APP
preparation bills.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
Multum In ParyO,

How to make money-Get a situation
in the mint.
Here to-day and gone to-morrow-The
man who borrows five-dollar bill fro m
you.
A capital drawing-The annual inter-
est on 100000, u. 5. bonds.
Talk is cheap-But not the talk you
hire lawyer TO do for you.
The lover OF cabbage is usually CT
gar smoker.
The rich man has his mug at the
BARRIERS shop. The poor man take his
there.
A man with long head never has o
swelled one.
When a man becomes the father of @
baby he is delighted. When he be.
comes the father OF twins he looks grave
and mutters, "Gemini!"
The man who always says what he
thinks is one of the men IL this world
who could we'll be dispensed with
Boston Courier.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
A Favorable ReDOrt.

The December report of the department
of agriculture makes the product of corn |,
9e7, 1904 coo bushels, grown on 1852, 163
acres, valued on the farm at S677, SOL $50, or
BAL cents per bushel. The average yield of
the seven corn surplus states averages 80
bushels per acre. The Atlantic coast, south
Of the Potomac, averages lip bushels of
comparatively poor quality. The wheat
aggregate is Ala, S6S, 600 bushels
grown on 37,336,l3 acres, valued
at 1884, PAS, 030 The average farm value is
92.6 cents per bushel against 6s.1 cents for
the previous crop. The aggregate for oats
is 707, 137, 900 bushels, grown on 29,99s, 2s2
acres, and valued at 1895, 424, 40. This is
27.6 cents per bushel, against 30 cents for
the crop of 1887. A comparison OF aggre-
gate values shows that the present corn
crop is worth s3l ,000, 900 more than the pre-
vious one; wheat, s74, 0G0, 900 more; oat s.,
600 900 less
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18

Mckenzie for publishing his book on tho
case of the late Emperor Frederick.
In recent audience the Pope instructed
the visiting American prelates TO strenu.
ously combat the socialism spreading
among the Irish Catholics in America. IL
measures taken privately fail TO have an
effect, IL is probable that papal rescript
will be issued.
large steamer was wrecked OF the
islands OF Sisarga, group ~ miles north
west of Corunna on the 18th inst. 1t Is
supposed that 100 persons were drowned.
Thirty survivors have arrived at Corunna
greatly exhausted.
The King of Holland is very sick, and his
death is only question OF few days.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
A Sensible Russian.

The celebrated Russian painter, YER
estchagin, who is now exhibiting his
pictures in New York, and who created
such a sensation by his alleged sacrileg-
ious paintings, once received a decora-
ton. The Gar bestowed on him the
Cross of ST. George, which is only given
to those who distinguish themselves in
war.
Verestchagin happened to be in lit
tie town which was besieged by large
force Of Turcomen. The little Russian
garrison was in danger of being over
whelmed by the enemy. Verestchagin
seized muslxet and laid out many a
picturesque Turcoman, whom he would
much rather have painted.
He distinguished himself in the sortes
made on the enemy for the reason, as
he put it, that he didn't care to be left
behind. The Russians managed to hold
out until reinforcements arrived.
Some time afterward Gen. Kaufman
called on the artist and told him that
the Car had given him the Cross Of st.
George.
What do l want with st. Georges
CROSSE"
That's neither here nor there. The
cross is here and you must take it.
Verestchagin refused to take the cross,
and Gen. Kaufman, taking out his PEN
knife, cut slit in the breast of Verest-
chagin's coat and fastened the cross on
his breast.
There, you have ruined my only
coat" said the artist.
There was no help for it; he had to
accept the decoration. He said it was
warning TO him never again to give
up the brush for the musket.-Texas
Siftings.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
A Benefit TO the Country.

In their second annual report the inter
state commissioners say that outside OF
roads affected by ocean competition be-
tween the Atlantic and Pacific, the long
and short haul clause has been fairly well
obeyed. The commission insists that there
is no evidence, in spite of railroad protests,
that the law has been otherwise than bene-
fetal to the roads. One cause of the losses
Of 1888 was the 20" strike. New and paral-
lei lines materially injured net revenues
and rate wars have been very serious. The
power TO cut rates should be taken from
subordinates, and responsible officers
should be charged with all rate making.
Payments Of commissions TO obtain bust
ness is deplored, and congress will be ask
ed TO take cognizance Of this evil
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
Only 21 Victims.

ruins of the silk mill, at Reading, Pa The
bodies of the victims of the disaster have
now, IL is believed, all been recovered and
the search abandoned. Several OF those re-
ported as killed have been found to be safe.
The list OF killed IL therefore reduced to 81.
Some Of the injured will die.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
Ii Might il Have Been,

"That Jest of yours" said the editor, de-
Libel ately, as he scanned the contribution,
'might have been written by Shakes
peare."
''You fatter me-" exclaimed the trem-
bling aspirant, flushing 10 the roots of his
shirt collar.
"Not at all 1t is as old as the Seven
res of Man,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
Death of Owen Brown.

I The funeral of Owen Brown, son of John
Brown of Osawatome, and last survivor
OF the Harper's Ferry affair, occurred in
San Francisco on the 18th inst The dead
man had for number of years passed tho
life Of hermit on a remote summit of the
Sierra Madre mountains, known as
Browns Peak. He was "A years old at the
time OF his death.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18

Some Of the greatest men that ever lived
were of small stature and Insignificant APP
pearance. The reader will readily recall
many instances. Very small are DIR.
Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets, but
they are far more effective than the huge,
old fashioned pills which are so difficult 10
swallow and so harsh in their action. The
"Pellets" are gentle AID never cause con
stipation. For liver, stomach ana bowel
arrangements they have no equal
Hats have round, fiat brims, and are
trimmed en- couronne with tips of feathers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
A Great RurnrIsA

Is In store for all who use Kemp's Bal
sam for the Throat and Lungs, the great
guaranteed remedy. Would you believe
that 1t is sold on its merits and that any
druggist is authorized by the proprietor Of
this wonderful remedy TO give you sam
pie bottle freel 1t never fails to cure acute
or chronic coughs. AL druggists sell
Kemp's Balsam. Large Bottles 80 cents
and g.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
A Radical Cure for Epireptic Fits.

To THE EDIToR-Please inform your
readers that have positive remedy for
the above named disease which l warrant
to cure the worst cases. So strong is my
faith in the virtues of this medicine that
will send free sample bottle and valuable
treatise to any sufferer who will give me
his Il. o. and Express address. My rem
edy has cured thousands OF hopeless cases
II. G.. RooT, M. c., 1873 Pearl ST., New
York.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18

by local application, az they cannot reach
the Diseased portion OF the ear. There is
only one way TO cure deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an inflamed condition OF the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube.
When this tuoe gets inhamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when IL is entirely closed, Deafness is the
result, aud unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored 10 its nor
NAL condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by
catarrh, which Is nothing but an inflamed
condition of the mucus surfaces.
We give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness, caused by catarrh,) that
we cannot cure by taking Halls Catarrh
Cure, Send for circulars, free.
+. j. CHENEY X Co., Toledo, o,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18

"Show us how divine q thing a woman
may be mads" by smoothing out the wrink-
les caused by neuralgia or toothache. This
can be done only in one way. Invest % cents
In Salvation Oil.
II speak within bounds. SIR" said the
prisoner in the dock, when addressing the
jury. We speak knowingly when we de
clare with enthusiasm the great benefits Of
DIR. Bulls famous Cough Syrup.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung TO Castoria,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18

On January 18th, 10Th, February 18th and
Goth, 1885, the Monon Route will sell Land
Excursion tickets at ONE FARE FOR THE
ROUND TRIP to designated points in Ala
bama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Missis-
sippi and Tennessee. Limit of tickets 20
days from date of stamp. Stop overs can
be arranged. For full particulars, address
l.. f.. Sessions, T. II. A, box 5Sl Minneapo-
lis, MINI, or +. o. Mccormick, G.. =. A.,
Adams Express Building, Chicago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18

81 have been occasionally troubled with
Coughs, and in each case have used Browns
Bronchial Troches, which have never fail
ed, and j must say they are second TO none
u the world Felix A. May, Cashier, ST.
Paul Mimi
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
The Cammnn Lot.

There is a place no love can reach,
There is "a time no voice can teach,
There is n chain no power can break
There is "A sleep no sound can wake.
Sooner or later the time will arrive, that
place will wait for your coming, that chain
must bind you in helpless death, that sleep
must fall on your senses. But thousands
every year so unIimely 10 their fate, and
thousands more lengthen out their days by
heedful timely care. For the failing
strength, the weakening organs, the vast
ing blood, DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery is wonderful restorative and a
prolonger of strength and life. 1t purites
the blood and invigorates the system, there
by fortyfying it against disease. OF drug
gists.
Tan Of different shades is still the reign
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18

1t is a significant fact that most OF the
women who have achieved fame in art lit
erature, or affairs" have enjoyed vigor.
Gus health. This shows that the mind is
never capable of severe and continued APP
plication necessary 10 creative work, unless
the body is at its best. The woman who
aspires to fill an exalted place among her
associates, must be free from nervous de
bility and female weaknesses. DR.. Pierce's
FavOrite Prescription will Danish these,
and 1t is warranted TO restor those func-
tlonal harmonies which are Indispensable
TO health. AS a specific for all those chron-
ic weaknesses and ailments peculiar TO
women il is uneoua ed
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
EUY'S
CREAM BALM.


I suffered iron
cafavyh Is years
The droffings nf'
the throat 5vey,
nanseaGng. NJ
nose 6ied aim JOS.
daily. Since frs.
days use Of Ely.
Cream Balm haU'
had no Bleeding,
soreness is entiyelJ
gone. ID. G. Dav
idson, zVih BoSto,
BadPet.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18

Scott's Emulsion Of Cod Liver Oil, with
Hypophosphites they will find immediate
relief and permanent benefit DIR. III. V.
Mott, Brentwood, Cal, writes: II have
used Scotts Emulsion with great advan-
tage In cases OF Phthisis, Scrofula and
Wasting Diseases. II is very palatable.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18

Some of the very newest umbrellas have
handles OF Mexican onyx in various de-
signs
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18

Jay Eye Sees driver, Edwin ID. Bither,
uses Coles Veterinary Carbolisalve, and a
thorough trial enables him to endorse IL as
tho best rome Nv he ever saw for general
stable use. Sold by druggists at soc and 81.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18

At her soirees Nine. Carnot wears a
crown of ears OF corn, spangled with dia-
fpnndo
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18

Gowns are high in the neck and have q
finishing bow of ribbon with long ends.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18

Empire gowns all show long-waisted
backs but short fronts. This Is the Partisan
Inode
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
southern Excursions at Half Fare.

The chapeau generally matches the cos
tune. the mate rails of both being the same
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
Irthe sufferer. from Consumption.

Syrian velvet in two tones, like shot silk
II made up with faille and Victoria silk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
Dearne.. Cnn,tbe Cured

Long scarfs Of colored lace are worn
around the throat in place of a boa.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18

A Paris model for an opera cloak is a
deadeaf brocade trimmed with cock feath-
ers
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
GrenI Little Men.

The newest underwear is shown in silk
like qualities of Nainsook and French
nnan
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
Famous Women.

Tan Of different shades is still the reign
ing color for evening gloves
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-18
PainSandAches

V&uIbSSSuIS NSIISS
In various parts OF the body particularly In the
back shoulders and joints. the unwelcome indica-
tions Al rheumatlsm has gained foothod, and You
lin for IT, for a longer shorter period Rheu
natsm is caused by Tactic acid In the blood, and Is
cured by Hoods sarsaparilla, which neutralizes the
scidty and graduates every impurty from the blood
II suffered from acute attack Of rheumatism In
the ankle joint. one bottle OF Hoods sarsaparla
stored circulation cleansed the blood and relieved the
pain" L. 7. HUST Springfield, No.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
sold by all druggists ell six for u, Prepared only
BY c. l. HOOD Co. Lowell. Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar