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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29

WHOLESALE JUSTICE.
Judge Lynch'e Long and Active
Career In Montana.

Montana people arc as honest and
virtuous and law-abiding as their fol-
.ow-American citizens. says a Helena
correspondent hut they have their
own ways OF doing things. Perhaps
their long isolation from the rest OF
the country has had IA good deal TO do
with the development OF peculiar
characteristics. Occupations may have
had their influence. Montana's two
great industries are mining and stock
raising. In no state of tho union Is
the proportion OF agrlculturists 80
small
The state was settled in 1862. II
lid not have n judicial hanging until
1874. But Judge Lynch opened court
On Alder Gulch within fifteen months
after the first settlement. At that first
term OF this popular tribunal there
we're twenty-seven hangings in fifty
days. Vigilantes inflicted the death
penalty when ever it was deemed
necessary for more than ten years.
The first execution according to legal
process occurred Mt Helena in 1874. 1t
was such an innovation that the peo-
pie celebrated it in rem ,rkable man
ner. The day following the execution
procession was formed and the COM
mittee led the way over the hill
TO the spot which had usually been
chosen for lynchings. With appro-
pirate ceremonies, tho tree that
had done duty for n gallows
so many years was chopped down, cut
up for relics and carried away. The
place where tho tree stood had become
known as "Hangman's Gulch." This
name Helena has been trying TO get
rid OF ever since. but without marked
success. The idea at the time OF the
destruction OF the tree was that lynch
ing days were past 1t was impossible,
however, TO change the character of "
people so easily and so suddenly. Legal
executions have gradually taken the
place OF mass-meeting executions, but
there have been some brief periods
when it was deemed best to return to
the more expeditions and popular
methods OF primitive days in the terri
tory. The year 1884 is known as one
Of the changing years" OF Montana.
1t was the time when stock thieving
had become uncomfortable upon the
ranges OF eastern Montana. Vigilantes
organized for that raid without any
concealment Members of the band
which carried out the orders were re-
cruited openly from the cowboys. who
were willing to do that kind Of work
for 800 a month. When the roundup
ended sixty-three thieves had been shot
or hanged. The man who engineered
this determination of the stock thieves
is one OF the best known and most re-
spected citizens OF Montana. He makes
his home in Helena. Public sentiment
regrets the necessity for such extreme
measures. but fully sustains the penalty
inflicted.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
Tbs Development Of Kentucky.

According 10 tho report OF the Ken
lucky railroad commission the sum OF
nearly 25 million dollars has been in
vested in the building and equipment
OF railroad lines in that state during
the past three years. There is little
question: says the state improvement
and immigration committee. that in
the development OF the iron. coal, gas.
oil and timber resources many millions
OF dollars could be profsably invested
ut the present time. There are none
OF the southern states SO richly endowed
as Kentucky with any OF these products
The rapidly growing South needs the
fine ores. coxing and bituminous coal,
petroleum and the unsurp used hard
woods OF Kentucky, while, with the use
OF natural gas, can BE- cheaply manu-
Pictured here articles that will find
universal demand. "-Brads,reets.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29

n. catching on 10 n scheme that Is to
their advantage. know of two pretty
big farms that were sold because there
were squashes and melons on them as
big as q man and the photographs
showed IL. / am n great convenience
to the orchard men, and you have
doubtless seen my photographs, hold
ing giant orange or pear in my hand.
Put n label like Los Angeles orange
or .Sonoma fruit and the land it is
taken in jumps about foot higher in
value. IT'S an excellant scheme for the
grangers.
II call to mind one job that per-
formed for an Alameda county farmer
that sold his crop at a splendid figure.
rugged up rs farmer and stood be-
side a big ear OF corn. The result
was brilliant, and the farmer gave me
double the price contracted for.
There is one trouble about some OF
the photographs, due TO their being
taken for the most pars by amateurs.
One instance of this vas picture
taken for Fresno vineyardist. in
the picture l was holding up bunch
OF grapes that reached from my out
stretched hand to the ground. The
pose was perfect, but somehow COW
got behind me, and in the photograph
the animal lowered above me like an
elephant There have been numerous
other instances OF this sort OF thing,
but usually they would be noticed only
by artists. To others few deep
sounding words about perspe ctive and
foreground will make them believe
that there is nothing wrong.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
One Hundred Years Ago.

One hundred years ago, mothers did
not worry over disordered sewing ma
chimes.
One hundred years ago, farmers did
not cut their legs off with moving ma
chimes.
One hundred years ago, horses which
could trot n mile in 2:23 were scarce.
One hundred years ago, false teeth
were not considered preferable to the
original grinders.
One hundred years ago, time and
tide waited for nobody; and now nobody
waits for time and tide.
One hundred years ago, kerosene
lamps did not explode and assist women
% shuttle of their mortal coil.
One hundred years ago. every young
man was not an applicant for a posi-
ton as clerk or bookkeeper.
One hundred years ago, men did not
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
The Engaged Girls Airs.

Have you ever noticed what differ.
ence there is in n girls manner wher
she gets engaged to be married? She
firts as much as ever. of course, and
even little more, for it seems az
though a semi-appropriated damsel has
more charms for the male flirts than
those whose hearts have not capitula-
ted. The difference lies in the man
ner to other girls Of the engaged one.
Even the gentlest and incest assume
slight airs OF superiority, as though
the problem of settlement in life hav-
ing been settled for them, they were
now competent to guide and advise all
other young women. London Truth.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
commits suicide by going up in balloons

commit suicide by going up in balloons
and coming down without them.
One hundred years ago. there were
no Turkish harem, at Salt Lake. and
no Ann Eliza suing for the nineteenth
part OF a divorce.
One hundred ye IRIS ago, England was
not very far behind the United States
in all that goes TO make a nation power
full and progressive.
One hundred years ago young lady
did not lose her caste by getting her
hands wet In dish-water, or rubbing
the skin of her knuclsles on a wash
board.
One hundred years ago. the physi-
elan who could not draw every form
OF disease from the system by tappi ng
vein in the arm was not much OF q
doc tor.
One hundred years ago. the pro.
Queer carried his surplus produce TO
market on his horse, the prod uct5 be-
ing placed at one end: of the bag and
the jug at the other end.
One hundred years ago, our fathers
did not light their pipes with matches.
but carried fire in their pockets in the
shape OF piece OF punk, IA pioce Of
steel and flint.
One hundred years ago, a public
officer or other citizen could not steal
enough to make the act respe ctable
and insure the actor n prominent posi-
ton in the 'iirst circles.
One hundred years ago, thu condition
OF the weather on the first day OF jan
uary was not telegr ,phed all over the
continent on the evening o: Dec. 3lst.
Things have changed.
One hundred years ago, every man
was estimated at his real value; shod-
dy was not known; nobody struck
"ile," and true merit and honest worth
were the only grounds for promotion.
One hundred years ago, to tell the
truth, people generally died from nat
ural causes, while In our day they step
out through steamboat explosions,
railroad smash-ups. hurricanes. circu-
lar saws, and Il thousand other ways
discovered since the birth OF the Oldest
inhabitants.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
Cordne Them 10 the Table.

Leave your little differences in the
dining-room. Do not bring them into
the sitting-room or parlor. The fami-
ly table. OF course, is the proper place
to discuss any unpleasant affairs that
may arise. II there must be dispute
let it take place az meal time while all
the household are gathered around the
table. each one eager to bear his or
her part. 1t helps appetite, promotes
digestion and fills the dining-room
with an atmosphere OF spirited conten-
tion and rivalry in debate. But do not
bring it away with you when you leave
the table
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29

Postal clerks and others employed
In handling mail have some novel ex-
periences, and tell OF queer things
which Uncle Sam transports to absent
friends. A clerk in the Philadelphia
Office discovered registered package
addressed to ayoung lady in Delaware,
which he was obliged TO open on ac-
count OF the terrible stencil emanating
from it. TO his horror he found n
human ear in an advanced stage OF de-
composition. Visions of the mutilat.
ed remains OF Dr. Cronin passed be.
fore him, and he was confident that he
had in his possession evidence OF the
most damaging character. He trem-
blingly unfolded the bit of paper that
was in the box, and, to his disgust,
read these words: dearest Nell
/ send you an ear cut from a colored
woman-my first stiff for dissection
Lovingly, Harry"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
Football for Ladies.

The ladies' cricket clubs have been
so successful this season that we are
threatened with ladies' football teams
in the winter. The scheme is not like
ly to amount to much. Athletics for
girls. within due limits, are very well;
but football is emphatically not II
lady's game. Even played under asso-
ciated rules (we may presume that
even the modern youn g lady would
shrink from the Rugby game) it is far
too rough and violent, and at times
dangerous TO DO suitable feminine
sport. English Paper.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
The Cologne Carhei ral.

After about eight hours OF most Pc
culiar enjoyment We arrived at Co.
logne, town celebrated for its cathe-
dral and for the fragrant water which
bears its name. The foundation stone
OF the first cath dral was laid in 7oi,
and the building was put up in ninety
years, but it was only recently quite
finished. In disposition OF pillars,
arches, chapelS and beautiful colorel
windows IL resembles splendid vision.
Externally its double range OF flying
buttresses and intervening piers.
bristling with forest OF pinnacles,
strike the b.holder with astonish-
ment II is quite complete now, aud
i. looked on as one o; the most regular
and stupendous gothic monuments in
existence. Indeel il has been pro-
nounoe1 1.-The st. Pet,-'s OF gothic
architecture" Cologne is a place OF
great commercial activity. with a
population OF nearly 2o0,oo) inhabit-
ants and n garrison OF nearly l.. O0J
soldiers; nevertheless, We shall both be-
glad whoa we are back again In Paris,
even though our host has just come in
with waiter who il carrying a bottle
OF iced champagne in his am s. -
Henry Hayne.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29

The report OF The corresponding
secretary Of the National w. c. T. L.
presented at the annual convention in
Chicago, shows that there are now
aboEt 1000 local unions in the United
States, having a to al membership OF
142, 163. Last year the officers Of the
national association claimed that there
were 10000 local unions in the Unit
ed States, with membership OF 200, =
900. One OF two conclusions must be
drawn: either the claim was to high,
or the organization has lost ground
because of the third party controversy.
1t is certain that some OF the strong.
est unions have withdrawn from the ma
tional organization, notably those oil
Cleveland and Minneapolis, and all
the local unions in Chester county,
Pennsylvania. One cannot but ask,
why is this thus?n
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
II Happens That Way.

Yes, sir-yes, sirr' he observed as
he rubbed his hands together, ':he
next alderman from our ward must be
"a clean. decent. honest. intelligent
man, and credit TO his constituents
Yes, sir-yes, sir; we have made ny,
our minds TO that all citizens ire
spective OF party. We shall go in en-
masse. The candidate? Why. he'll
be selected from my party, OF Counsel"
Detroit Free Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
The Heart of the Sea.

Oh, treless waves do We never rest,
With your painting heart and heaving
breast.
BY stern decree must We onward roll,
Nor reach at the last your shining goali
The fleecy clouds with their chaplets white,
Hang calm above in the Heavens bright
The brooklet rests in its quiet pool,
And winds are asleep in woodlands cool.
But ye, with your strifes that never cease,
Are ever at war with white robed peace.
Dwells there within an ambitious heart
That from its fixed purpose ne'er can partl
Has passion branded its lasting seal,
And left IA wound that no time can heali
What is your secret, oh, troubled sea!
Give me, pray, its myst cal KEY.
Share with me today your ancient quest,
And gain for yourself sweet days rest
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29

1t is said that a pol ton of the coast
of North Carolina has sunk to an ap.
preciable extent since the earthquake
of 1886, a fact which is confirmed by
the fact that in recent storms along
the coast portions OF the beach never
before reached by the briny flood have
been washed by the waves. This
sustains the theory OF scientists that
seismic shocks are due TO the sudden
settling OF considerable portion OF
underlying rocks occasioned by the
continuous action OF subterranean
streams.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29

The question (Which twin is the
elder?" arises in the case OF North
and South Dakota, and it is asked
(which of the Dakotas entered the
union frstP" When the proclamations
were taken to President Harrison
for his signature, he learned that
there was some question as to which
should take first place, so he had the
documents shuffied around lust
IS they do in a grab bag at a
church fair, and then the papers
were carefully covered, all but the
space for the name. The President
signed them and then some more shut
fling was done, and the proclamations
were completed and the Secretary OF
State announced the contamination. 1t
was n great head that suggested SO
easy solution OF what promised 10 be
a cause Of political disturbance.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
The Rea1on.

Owner of Building (hotly): "And
you want per cent TO insure me. do
you? Why, confound you, your COM
pany is carrying the building adjoin-
ing mine for half that"
Insurance Agent (blandly): "You
forget, my der sir, that yours is one
of those strictly fire-proof structures. !"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29

who has been appointed commission
er Of pensions, vice Mr.. Tanner, re-
signed, was born in Golconda, H.,
December 8, 1929. He received Il
common school education, studied
law and was admitted to the bar in
1858. Three years later he took his
family to Kansas. 1t was in the midst
of the great struggle for freedom, and
his influence was at once thrown On
the side OF the free state party. Such
action was dangerous, and fOrhis fam
ily's sake he moved back to Illinois in
1857, settling ut Harrisburg. He has
always taken an active interest in
political affairs, and is regarded as a
very capable business man.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
No Rebate.

We desire 10 state in the most ex-
plicit manner that no rebate will be
allowed to any OF our subscribers who
may be obliged to leave town for the
benefit OF the community, or who may
be hung and buried for the same reason.
In several late instances friends OF such
subscribers have called on us and
asked Us TO cash up for the unexpired
term; but we have invariably refused :.
Subscriptions to the Kicker run for one
year. We contract TO deliver the
paper for that time. II the subscriber
is arrested, driven off. or hung, it is no
fault OF ours Please bear this in mind
and save yourselves trouble. Arizona
Kicker
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
Always Some Consolation.

You don't mean to tell me-" gasped
he grocer. ''that have been giving
seventeen ounces to the pound on these
scales for the last year! Good land1t
but it's no wonder l haven't made a
cent! I've robbed myself! Hold on,
though. That hai.~bIshel measure is
short by n quart, ana all is not yet lost.
Integrity is sure to bring its reward.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29

The best evidence OF the progress
in Georgia is the act OF the last legis-
lature establishing training school for
girls, in which theJ are to be instruct
ed into all the mysteries OF house
keeping, cooking, sewing and the
nuraberless accomplishments that add
to the comforts of tho home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
Whnra the Exnense Came In.

speaking about expensive cigar
cases." remarked McCorkle, II kne "
OF one which cost $3.50" 1T must
have been fine" commented Nc.
Crackle. "Yes, fine and costs The
man had been smuggling the cigars.
you sec. Time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
Not Much at Stake.

Eastern woman You're married
you say 2 All, marriage is lottery Z"
Western woman (calmly): "Yes, but
/ only hold a tenth ticket You see,
my husbands Mormon elder"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-29
HIS FORM HIS FORTUNE.
Slick Scheme of SaweG-0f Resident Of
San Francisco.

A Handy Deception for Those who Wish to
Increase the Apparent Size Of Things-The
Fisherman and Farmer are His Best Pa
trons
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-11-26
PERSONAL.

Mr. T. wa I.ysans. city editor oil the
Port ToanseA LEADER Is in the city.
Mre. r ). Hawthorne, of Portland. Is
visiting Mrs. BeFiah Brown. ct this city.
Mr. JameS Lssidy wss unable TO leave his
residence yesterday. because Of al attack
OF t0nxilitis.
Mr. II. W nakeS. OF Argyle. was In tho
city yesterday. lesying fog home this morn
Ing on the steamer Point Arena.
Mr.. z ~ Brown. one Of Spokane Falls
prominent citizens. is seloarning At fas
Rainier, accompanied by bis wife.
Mr. H. Il Allen. az spokane Falls, q ris-
sng Young atsorDey os that place. i Al the
Rainier. Mr.. Allen Is brother 81 Senator
J. n Alien.
Mr. Carl BreeksnFidge. travelling sales
nsaa los the wholesale hardware firm Of
Poster & Robertson. Portland. t. in the
city, and VIII tessay b. nnised IN marriage
70 Miss Helen Wilder. Of tails city.
Judge j. L IeWss, president Of the First
National hank OF kstcham. Idaho: GeorTs
Z. Reed. oE Reed 4 -. whalssal station.
ers % san Francisco. and W II. Coats. a
heavy Msehlgan lumbTr dealer, who con-
tenptsses locating IN Seattle, are guests ~
the Albion
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-11-26
Choice Residence Lots

sf2, 900 Double corner. 10 feet square. ct
the northwest corner Of Spring and Sixth
streets, containing good residence.
86,50O-Full lot At the southeast corner Of
Madison and Ninth streets. In DIR Judgment
this is the most desirable residence lot in Sc II
lie. II Is corner lot on the choicnst residence
street in the city. and il Is practically the only
lot on the street where the view cannot be OBJ
gtruefed
e5,Ooo-Two lots $50 feet square at the
southwest corner OF Eighth and Seneca streets
This is the cheapest property in me best resi-
dence part Of TIE city.
Se.26o-l.ot on the east sida OF Seventh
street. between Union and univerfsty.
o2.3oO Three lots on Depot street, near
Broadway. with magnificent view
el,zBo-Cozy cottage On Fifth street be.
tween Union and University. with fractional
lot
sl.7oo- Desirable lot on Washington street,
near Twelfth.
si,0oO-Two fne lots on Roy street. in
Queen Anne town; sl.60o each.
$500 building sites on Sixth street, be-
tween Union and University.
REkTOM ADpiTioN-we stili have
veryfew lots In Renton addition, but there win
be no more left In few days
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-11-26
Acre Property.

sl2, 0oo-The Oneida Gardens plated IN
fve-acre tracts for sale In a body At sleo per
acre This is good land. half OF Il IL cleared and
20 acres improved. The properly is located
north Of Lake Union. aud il Is bargain .. this
price,
as .oCO-so acres north Of Unipn bay. GA TIE
line OF the scatale, Lake Shore q Eastern raia'
ToAd
Sa.6Oo-7sk acres opposite the white house
in oufh Seattle; tarse acres "a gsriea.
eA.6O0-Five scre tract soasf Of Jackson
street.. The investment eau Re doubled By plat
ting this tract
81. 5oC-lzis acres adjoining the town site
OF Fall city; suitable tor plating.
32.OOo-10 acres neaF Green lake.
$1,000 acres Al Pert Orchard. adjoining
the navy yard.
g30O-singie acres in Days Acre Gardens
These acre tracts are wsshin bali a mile os she
green Lake electric road. The l&ad adjoining
Is plated into lots snd Il selling readily.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-11-26
nKExrrtEs.

See Crawford & Ccaoxer to-day for = big
bargain IN West street property
The xoaasy ~aslsor yesterday ssseed H.
CEASES % ws.a sos T. W eoopeF and Lizzie
wierxl. ol oSceosa. Jaaaes Murrag AMI
Ana MsiAonAla. and J. +. MalIzne and
Charlotte T. priee. 81 Seattle.
A FsAs q Curtis addition a. EAst Tacoma
wAs nlea yesterday wish the coantv aa2si.
tor. hv e. J.. CARTS Ana William Bar.
reashs. The property snshsasss the 5. -.
:. q =. e. :. Is s. 81. = e. n.Fs&
TIE ladies' * 81. Marks Galid wsn uasss
Al tie rpssasncs q Mrs VI. d. a. Grveae.
GA second ssvexs, between Iasserxisy AMI
Unsssa. At 80 q ne. ss-aav al ths lsAsses
q the pzrssA are invtset - attend.
Crasforsi 4 Conover hAye shs hest hSg
deal in bsssSnsss property offered II seattle
Ter years Ii m9st ee hAnssssa st ones nna
sheasd he Investigates isanasis1tely hy any
enc coatsn plating Masking investments 10
inertia Seattle ard Ness street Ysvsserty.