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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-07-12
POPULAR SCIENCE.
COMMON

Inc ptsc Oi Cciiuioiu Is common
paper.
Wet compressed gun cotton is the safest
high explosive yet produced.
There are explosives which have sew
,nty times more power than gunpowder.
A report from Eliza states that the
Hholc of the island is infected with phyl-
oXcra.
Lime burners are free from cons;Imp-
ion, on account, it is suggested, of
breathing dry, hot air.
Never enter q sick room in a state of
respiration, us the minute Won become
| :old your pores absorb.
a useful piece of apparatus has come
MO Use in Germany i'll the shape of
r.yclin. electric light.
An exaggerated sense Of the danger of
,ailiug from high places has lately re-
civcd the name of ''acrophobia."
Experiments made for the French Min
stcr Of Agriculture indicate that sugar is
better prcScrva;ivc of meat than salt.
A new bronze. patented by Passed AS
'istant Engineer John \. Tobin, United
States Navy, has lately received very high
commentator.
The ;iir of tn s;ol, chamber should be
kept so fresh HAT there will he no per
ccptiblc difference upon coming into it
from tue outer mir.
II is proposed TO bring the waters Of
rOcgcrn Sec 20 Christiania, Norway,
through I'm eight mile long tunnel
through gnc.s rock
1t is snid ihat faiiyucd eve RECEIVERS
last The perception of The color by which
covers the scnsitivcncss Of the compile
mcntary color. =,
The danger from gases only in conncc
lion with house drainage is said to be
comparatively easy to avoid, the main
consideration being continuous thor
ough ventilation of the pipes.
a complete list of the flora of New
foundland and Labrador, in preparation
by Rev. y. G.. Waghornc, will contain
about 800 species of towering plants,
about fifty ferns, and over $50 moses and
lichens.
TO distinguish cotton from flax. din
the mixture in u boiling solution of caus-
tic potash, and let it remain for two
minutes. The flax will assume dark
yellow color, while the cotton will be n
light yellow or nearly white.
A mechanic of Danzig has constructed
hand fog horn that may BIZ heard ten
miles. With second horn of lower pitch
10 mark tho divisions hctwccn letters.
whole sentences can he clearly trans
mittcd by tie Morse or other code of sig
nails
Tho tinfoil so commonly used to wrap
Nculchatcl cheese, chewing gum, various
kinds OF candy, and all kinds Of chew
ing tobacco, is said TO be dangerous on
account Of the lead in it. Its use for
wrapping articles of food has been for
hidden in France.
DIR. CARROTS new treatment Of locomo
tor ataxia, or muscular irregularity, is
coming into vogue. 1t consists in sus.
pending the patient by the arms for :. few
minutes daily until cured This, it ap
pears, stimulates the circulation OF the
blood i'll tho parts affected.
Professor Pickering, of the Harvard
College Observatory, estimates that 1000
or 5000 ncbulalc not yet found by direct
observation would be shown in photo
graphs of the entire sky. by photo
graphic aid he has dicovcrcd number OF
these objects surrounding the great ncbua
of Orion.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-07-12
THE BETTER CHANGE

Tho road that hath no turning
Makes travellers sick with ycarning,
To hearts where sorrows enter
Come joys that sweetest sing;
A world without winter
Can never know n spring.
MINIS hope no fear can fetter
Where best may yet grow better;
Faith builds no walls of granite
Where time is but begun,
And life, changing planet.
Runs round a changcless sun.
Oh bliss of expectation.
Oh sweeter revelation
Beyond these fading pleasures,
Beyond these falling tears,
Where loves new-given treasures
Grow never old with years.
Above all harm and hating,
Through pain of want and waiting,
Comes holy comforts wooing.
In words of heavenly breath,
IhlS griei is not undoing,
This dying is not death"
Faiths martyrs, loves Amounted,
Hopes toilers disappointed,
Shoin lambs 10 shelter siumbcr
From cartii's oppression passed
All, with Gods star-crowne:l number
Shall find their need at last.
To hold that future tiriner
Is wise To do, nor mnrmur
Because IFS entrance only
Lies through the mortal gate.
Tho soul cannot he lonely
Where friends so many wait.
Deaths delugc bonndlcsS swelling,
May drift this transient dwelling,
When fears fo"choding raven
Hath flown :cross the sea.
The dove OF peace my haven
VIII find, and come to me.
And shall rest securely
At anchor there. and surely
'iod's hand will break my prison,
And my heaven shall view
When, for His children risen,
lilo malicth all Things new.
fhcron Brown, IN Youths Com anion
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-07-12
HOUSEHOLD MATTERS.
TIE COCK STOVE 4 suAn.

A writer i'll the North 1mcrican Re
ricp says that in the matter OF economy
the American cook-stovc of tho present
hay is "a scientific sham.' lie declares
that we use every day in the year fifty
times the fuel actually needed. Chief
among the sources OF this waste is the
fact that we use cold-blast stoves. Our
hot air blast furnaces date from M nvcn-
ton Of Nelson in rS2S. and the same
principle, when applied in the rcgcncra.
tive gas-amp, results in more heat and
light, with economy OF fuel The invcn.
lion of rcgcncrativc cco':in..- lore is
now IN order.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-07-12
A PATHETIC INCIDENT.
elbow much can I get on tb;s7n

"Flow much can get on this7"
The childish face looked up appeal
ingly to the hard visagc that gazed down
contcmptuously upon the little ont.
stretched hand.
(Ah, the old, pitiful story-childhood
too soon pressed into the service of grind
ing poverty-thc last fond relic of hap
pier days pledged for bread and fire-)
"Not morn n a pint" said the ice
cream vender, as he took the saucer, eif
your ma wants quart, she'd oughter we
give yer bigger plate, sonny. Puck.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-07-12
THE ROAD TO FAME.

"Johnuy," said the father, severely,
are you still reading that history"
"Yes, father"
"Well, you drop ii pretty quick and
hustle out with your baseball bat and go
practising. If you amt careful you
never will get famous"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-07-12
\ GOOD TIME TO FULFILL HIS PROMISE

GOOD TIME TO FULFILL HIS PROMISE.
"DeaT john" wrote the wife, al am
sorry to say Willie fell out of 81 swing
yesterday and disabled himself. lie will
not he able 10 use his arms for a month
so the doctor says. lie is getting
along all right hui it makes him restless
TO stay in-dcors. Wien YOU return FROM
the city please bring him something he
can amusc himself with"
Willie" said the father, kindly. as he
pattcd the little hoy consolinely ON The
head the next day, al have brought
You that drum promised You year or
tive ago you should have something. =
- ChicGyo 7ridunc.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-07-12
A RIGHTEOUS PROTEST.

Strcet-car Conductor Ito passcngcr)-
You'll have to pay fare for that child
sir: he is OVER six"
Passcngcr-'M ell, that's the iirs, time
I've been asked TO pay fare for that baby,
md he's ridden with me on street cars
or nine years and more ''--Iay1ers
Weekly.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-07-12

me. When Lincoln was President he
was taken i'll, and the doctor told him ho
had varioloid
"'What is it?' ne asked.
- 'Varioloid, said the doctor.
Good enough, said Lincoln; Eve
got something now [ can give every
body. - Washington Post.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-07-12
BIDDIE's BREAK.

Boston lady told her newly acquired
Irish maid, the other day, TO say she was
not ut home in case any one called. One
visitor did come, and she is responsible
for the story.
SIS Mrs. Blank in;" she asked, when
the door was opened in response to her
ring.
ono, ma'am," replied Bridget stonily.
''She's moi It home; and may get for
givcncss for The awful lie I'm telling We. :"
WhcrcnpOn she slammed the door in
the visitors lace and that was the cnd of
it.-P'wyvnc.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-07-12
SIZE DIDN'T co.

Mother Johnnie, why are you cry
ing? I'm only going to be away a week,
and your papa will be homo with you"
"No, he wont; he's going to Rome"
"Going to Rome? Why, child, what
do you meanl"
81 heard him say that he would make
Rome howl when you Left
"Oh, indeed2 Well, I won't leave
you, Johnnie. "-Lincoln (Nc5) Journal.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-07-12
4 CLEAR Conscience.

MA said Bobby. ais it wrong fur
little boys to tic Tin kettles to dogs tails
'Deuidcdiy wrong, Bobby; I hopo
Youll never do such II thing rs that
"No, indeed. ma" replied Bobby.
.mphaticnlly; ''all do il TO hold the dog. -
-Rtzas.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-07-12
4 FEAT WORTHY OF DE- LEssrrs.

Husband dust from Europe, trnveliuc)
-'Wifc, have sad news Coming across
IN the Scrvia lost your pet dog over
BOARD"
Wifc-''Ileavons. F'ido lost.''
l!usoand-"Ycs. third day out from
queenstown"
Wife Drcdgc for him ST once. -
Epoch.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-07-12

Artist-"Here is n very suitable pict-
urc, Mr.. Gibbs. 1t represents Rev. Mr..
t;oss. the missionary, in the center of a
group Of cannibals."
Deacon Gibbs-''I see the cannibals.
Mr.. Turps, but where is the missionary
Artist-''Didn't | just tell you that he
was i'll the center Of the cannibals..' -
Ierrc Hante Express
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-07-12
LrNcoLN's ESTIMATE OF yAnrot.om.

Will Cumback was at the Ebbitt. "Speak-
ing about the President" said he, "and
the Office seekers, of course, where there
arc three applicants for every position
two are going to be disappointed. lie
can't give them all places. That reminds
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-07-12
Ollicials-uYes, madnm. We nrc.N
CORRECT IN nIs GRAMMAR.

"Did everything go off pleasantly at
school to-day, john"
Yes, mother, but some bad boys per-
madcd Inc to play truant."
"You mean they tried to persuade you.
John; il they had persuaded you you
would have gone off with them
"Thats what l did. "-B9stoa Tran.
,eript.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-07-12
ANXlous ron 4 rnornsA1.

Elderly Spnstcr (at Navy DEPARTMENT.
IL understand tina: you are going to
open lot of sealed proposals here to-
lay"
ORicials-"Yes, madam, we are
Elderly Spinster-''Well, l guess I'll
ut down and wait. I'm not going to
throw away any such chance as this. -
Puck.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-07-12
BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SKETCHES FROM
VARIOUS SOURCES.
"a successful Bard-a Clear Con.
scicnce-Vcry Practical Mr.
ShOddy-A righteous Pro-
test. Etc, Etc.

Miss Mincrvn--"If is is Il proper qucs-
Ion, please tell me, Mr.. Lonplocks, if
;hc magazines ever return any of Your
poems! have such ill-Iuck myself"
"No, never"
Grurnps Gnaudibly)-''IIc never sents
stamps. - h;c,go H,wM.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-07-12

A silo for fifteen COWS can be made Mt
an expense of $50. In n general way it
may be said silo (woodcn) will cost 81
for each ton it is intended 10 hold.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-08
Pro bate Court.
j. LEE PoTrs. Presiding Judge.

j. LEE PORTS. Presiding Judge.
Regular session every Monday of each
week.
Estate of Irena NJ. Mcbride former
ly Christman) and May + Christman.
minors above the age of fourteen years.
SAID minors appeared before the court
and nominated VIM. M. Barstow to be
their guardian. Upon his filing the
proper bond letters of guardianship
were issued.
Estate of John Eichorn, insane. Ac.
count of Henry Eichorn, guardian. rem
dered; on his own motion received and
filed.
Estate of William and Nellie Sells,
minors. Said minors having arrived
at their majority and having settled
with their said guardian, he was duly
discharged upon filing in court a re-
ceipt in full as evidence of such settle
ment.
Estate of Elias Sewers, deceased.
Hearing of first annual account. Ac-
count allowed and placed on file.
Estate of John McCurdy, deceased
Hearing of annual account of executors
of estate; account allowed and placed
on file.
Estate of Ida and Addie Ray, minors.
Petition Joseph Ray to be appointed
their guardian under Section 1904 of
IIowell's Statutes Citations issued to
Charley Ray; father and Mary +. Ray
mother, to appear March 25th and show
cause why the prayer of petitioner
should not be granted.
Estate of Fred iced minor. Petit
ton of Semour iced, that guardian
be appointed for said minor, received
and filed. 1t appearing that said min
or is above the age of fourteen years
and resides more than ten miles from
this court, he was ordered to nominate
a guardian before Justice or the town
clerk of his township.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-08

EDITOR ALMA RECoRD:-l desire a
little space i'll your columns, that may
place before your readers some extracts
which have clipped, and also, that l
may protest to the public against the
use of tobacco. It's use has become Que
of the gigantic evils and greatest cal
antilles of the nation, and is growing
nuisance in society. 1t seem to me that
this matter is not receiving the careful
study and candid consideration which
the Importance of the subject demands
ask the careful attention of your rea-
ders to the following extracts which
speak in thunder tones not only to boys
and young men, but to parents also.
They read as follows:
CARLISLE Pa, Feb. 1.-THE death of
Edward Grail, business manager of the
Harrisburg Call, occurred in this city to-
day, after two weeks illness. The cause
of his death was blood poisoning due to
excessive cigarette smoking.
Johnnie Powers of Middleton, y. Y,
Il years old. has been taken to the
county asylum at Orange Farm, a raw
ing maniac from excessive cigarette
smoking. symptoms of the mania first
developed Saturday, and were of spas
modic nature. Soon the boy became
very violent, striking at people, tearing
his clothes and trying to injure himself.
The doctors think the case hopeless.
Boys who smoke cigarettes should have
their attention called to the fact that
lad | | years old in Middleton, n. Y, has
become raving maniac from the effects
of cigarette smoking, and that bright
young man in one of the interior towns
of our own state recently died from
blood poisoning caused by smoking Gig
arattes. There are scores of boys in
Detroit under | years of age who are
habitual cigarette smokers. They are
running their minds and bodies at a
rapid rate. A:few goodEpankings would
he sanitary measure of great beniitto
such boys.
Let us remember that the late lamen-
ted General Grant was victom also to
this dread monster, and he is only one
of the many victims who succumb year.
ly. Would itnot be wisdom on the part
of t. legislature to make the use of to-
bacco y minors an offence punishable
by law? | believe it would.
Let me urge upon parents and guard
ians, the Importance of exercising au-
thority, to prevent their children, from
acquiring this dreadful habit where
moralsuasion fails to bring the desired
result. This is not only the privilege
of parents, but an absolute duty.
Parents will you not come to the res
cue and save our noble boys from a vile
habit and perhaps death, or what is
even worse thaAmdeath, hopeless
maniac? a. w. FLOWERS, NJ. ID.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-08

Mr.. Graves started last Monday for
Saginaw to accept position of book
keeper for lumber firm.
The family OF Arson McMullen stay
ed over Sunday at the home of Ii. ID.
Ackmoody at Ashley and started Mon
day for North Adams.
Next Monday is the time that the
immigrants start for Oregon. Mr..
Prichard and family, Mrs. Stephen
Fletcher. Mate Worthing and several
others intend going, if old Gratiot
County does not tempt them to change
their mind before then.
The exhibition in the Townsend dis
trict was success, although it was a
stormy night, the house was crowded
and all seemed TO enjoy the occasion
hugely. Much credit is due all who
participated in the program. IF
were Sunbeam was sang very nicely
by four little girls. Little Allie Courier
played very nicely while his little sister
sang. For want of space we will not
give farther details but many were
worthy of mention.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-08

G. Is. Grant, of Marquette, was
born in Lebanon, York county, Me-,
in 1885, and is, therefore, 81 years
of age, and in his prime. He came
to Michigan in '55 and entered the
university at Ann Arbor as a student,
where he graduated in 80, and i'm
mediately after graduating was sup
erintendent of the Ann Arbor schools
for three years, when he enlisted in
the civil war as captain of a company
raised in that city. He served for
three years, or until the Rose of the
war, and was colonel of the twentieth
Michigan, when he mas mustered out
of the service. He then returned to
Ann Arbor, where he entered the
law school, following a course there,
subsequently entered the law Office
of Gov. Felch, and was admitted
to the bar and became a part
ner of the governor. Judge Grant
was elected in 1871 and 1878 a mem
Der of the lower house Of the legis-
lasure, and was also appointed one of
the commissioners of the centennial
exposition. In 1871 he was elected
a regent of the Michigan university,
serving eight years in that capacity,
and in the fall of '73 he removed to
Houghton, where he formed a law
partnership with Joseph III. Chand.
Ter, now of Chicago, which firm con
tinued until Judge Grant was elect.
ed to the bench in the spring of 1881.
lie was reelected in 1887, and is
now presiding Judge of the twenty
fifth district. Judge Grants chief
reputation south of the straits is for
energetic action against saloonists
and dive keepers. They all know
him up there and respect him, too,
The judge is not prohibitionist,
but he is just judge and wants
laws obeyed. He made the liquor
sellers, the notorious dive-keepers OF
the Menominee and Gogebic ranges
understand this. OFF the bench
Judge Grant is very social. His
rather tall, slender figure, is we'll
known in Marquette homes. His hair
is gray, he wears a full beard and
mustache that are gray also.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-08

The Republicans of Michigan
never entered upon a spring cam
paign i'll better shape than at present,
and all they have to do to elect their
ticket by large majority is to turn
out and vote. In past years the stay
at-home Republican vote has been
large, and in some instances it has
permitted the combined opposition
to win n victory, which would not
have been the case if the Republi-
cans had only given more attention
to "off year" elections. This spring
every Republican should do his duty.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-08

c. Stuart Draper is regent now.
having been appointed by Gov. Al
ger to fill vacancy. That his SER
vices have been satisfactory was evil
denced in his denomination. He
was born in Pontiac about forty
three years ago, educated in the uni
versity, went to the war under age
and had holes shot in both of his
legs. After the war he went to East
Saginaw and formed a partnership
with Oscar +. Wisncr. lie is a lean,
lanky man with brown hair and mus
tache. He is a man of great deter
mination, and always carries what he
plans to successful completion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-08

Prof. William J. Cocker was
born in Aldmonberry, Yorkshire,
England, in 1876. After living in
Australia a while the family remov-
ed to Adrian in this state. Prof.
Cookers father finally settled in
Ann Arbor and became professor of
mental and moral philosophy in the
University. Within this environ
ment Prof. Cocker was educated.
He graduated from the University of
Michigan in 90. lie was principal
of the Adrian high school for 10
years and superintendent of the
schools there for five years He then
became president Of the Commercial
Savings bank of Adrian. Professor
Cocker married a daughter of +. l..
Clark, Of Adrian. They have one
child, a boy of 10. The professor is
an excellent exponent of progressive
education. He has written we'll
known works along this line-"Han
Book of Punctuation," civil Gov
eminent of Michigan" and Govern
ment of the United States
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-08
PROVERBS. OLD AND NEW

I'VE are well placed" as the cat said when
she was seated on the bccon.-Danish Proverb.
Those who always keep bottle of New
style Vinegar Bitters IN the house. are as well
placed as was the cat.
IF cnvs were a fever all the world would be
Ill danish Provcrb
II the world were i'll Of any stomach trouble
New style Vinegar Bitters would cure it,
Guide folk are scarce, take care o. me-
Scottish PIovcrb
Good, reliable patent medicines are scarce;
alwayt use New Mtyic Vinegar Bitters.
What we wants not talent IL is purpose
--Bulwer
Purpose sufficient to buy bottle of New
style Vinegar Bitters, and try it,
''Stoncs and sticks are flung only AT fruit
bearing E% s..'Persian Proverb.
New style Vinegar Btters will cure head
ache i'm less than bali an hour
Patience is the key to joy"
So is New Style Vinegar Bitters, for il is the
key to health, and consequently, of Joy.
Economy is in itself great revenue"
Those who take New style Vinegar Bitters,
need never pay a doctor.
True courage is like kite, "A contrary wind
raises il higher"
New style Vinegar Bitters is almost the only
known cure for constipation,
The heart has no wrinkles"
Do not let your faces grow wrinkled ladies.
but tlke New style, Pleasant Taste Vinegar
Bitters daily as "A tonic. and use X. II MELON.
the health of your skin. Used with New style
Vinegar BttCrs, they will keep men, women
ana children young and well
New style Vinegar Bittcrs purifies the blood,
hcautfies the complexion, strengthens the
nerves, muscles and brain, and wards of
malaria.
Get bottle from your druggist and try it
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-08

Mr.. Cleveland retires with more
wealth and experience than he had
four years ago. The fine sentiment
about his "going to work to earn
his living" is dulled some what by
the fact that he is able to get along
very comfortably without doing any
work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-08
Marriage Licenses.

William II. Welch, %, North Star;
Nelly Brady, 81, North Star.
Albert Austin, 81 Fulton; Elvra
Austin, %, Fulton.
Chas. Nc Cutcheon, II, Washington;
Addie Shawl, 81, North Star.
Geo. Dide, ~, Saratoga; Minnie
Shook, 20, Pine River.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-08

We take pleasure in placing the
winning ticket at the head of this
column to-day. Grant, Draper and
Cocker will all be elected by at
least 10000 plurality. And they
should be.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-08
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

For Associate Justice OF the Supreme Court
CLAUDIUs B. GRANT of Houghton.
For Regents OF the Michigan University
CHARLES :. DRAPER, of Saginaw.
WILLIAM j. COCKER. of Adrain.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-08
North Sumner.

Will Clark is entertaining his mother
this week.
Mr.. Salter and family started for
their home at North Adams this week.
Mrs. Chas. Brooks and Mable Salter
started for North Adams last Monday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-08
The Homeliest Man In Alma

As well as the handsomcst, and others are
invited 10 call on any druggist and get free a
bottle OF kcmps Balsam for the Throat aud
Lungs, remedy that is selling entirely upon
it, merits and Is guaranteed to relieve and
cure all Chronic and Acute oughs. Asthma,
bronchitis and Consumption. Large Bottle
~ cents and ~.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-08
LADIES ESPECIALLY INTERESTED.

We wish special notice all afflicted with form of disease
that prepared successfully by correspondence
send medicines and advice with Family Physician Any be
treated satisfactorily homeh expences moderate the
ably considered We have distributed thousands Health Tracts
Circulars and Testimonials Grato Isabella Counties and
general notice that have located in