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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08
TERRIBLE ALASKA EXPERIENCE.
Three Americans in Search Of Gold
Endure Hardships

Two men tottered down the mountain
side TO Chilcott, Alaska. "a few days ago,
whose emaciated faces and trembling limbs
showed that they had survived an expert
ence that few men would have lived
through. One of them, j. w. Sperry OF
Portland, Ore, is 80 years OF age with hair
as white as snow. The other, X. e.. Rose,
also from Portland, is 20 years younger,
and this youth alone saved Sperry from
filling an unmarked grave in the valley OF
the y ukon. Three weeks after starting on
their homeward journey their provisions
were entirely exhausted, and they soon be-
came so weak that they could not pull their
boat, which they finally abandoned, and
took to the hills in search of game.
Occasionally a squirrel was shot but as
quickly eaten By the men, who were now
ravenous, and wild berries became their
only means of subsistence. Their trail
was followed by clouds OF mosquitoes and
flies, that lit upon them in swarms. and
their faces and hands soon became raw and
bleeding sore. In their weakened con-
dition, ingram and +. &. Young, from San
Diego, Cal, two others of the party, were
unable TO fight off the pests which preyed
upon their eyelids until they became so in
famed that they lost all power To open or
close them and they became totally blind.
The dread of death by starvation and fear
of being helplessly lost in that strange
country soon told upon the minds of these
two, and Ingram repeatedly begged his
companions To shoot him. Finally he lay
down, refusing TO move, and when his COM
panions saw he was about gone, they left
him, almost dragging Young along The
next day Young succumbed, "a victim 10 star
walton and the torments of pests which
swarmed about them day and night They
left him lying upon the ground 10 die
Another day brought them TO some dried
salmona cached by indians for winter use
and they were now able TO retrace their
steps 10 the boat soon party of Indians
came along, from whom they obtained food
enough TO enable them TO reach the first
white settlement this side OF the Yukon.
On their way back TO the boat they came TO
the spot where Ingram was left, but found
the mosquitoes and flies singing "a
requiem over their comrade. He was left
with but "A stone TO mark his resting place.
They could not find Young, but are salts
fled strength or reason never returned
sufficient TO allow him TO move from the
spot On their way out the party discov-
cred ledge having a clearly defined vein
of rich ore, showing free gold Location
notches wore hurriedly put up in
anticipation of rich results another year,
when they all hoped TO return. The pangs
of hunger soon destroyed all hopes of
future riches, and their on-y thought
was for something TO eat. Notwithstand-
ing their terrible experience, the two sur
vIvors intend TO return TO the Yukon the
coming spring.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08
A Snrnrise in Store.

Michael Davitt in his address before the
Parnell commission in London the other
day graphically told the story of the
wrongs he had suffered at the hands of the
government. The whole tenor of the
speech indicated that Davitt is on the eve
of making some startling disclosures, and
this belief is fortified by the declaration of
the Freemans Journal that Davitt is
gradually working his adversaries TO the
verge of precipice over which they will
be hurled in the fullness of time. The
promised disclosures will, il is said, affect
the Times more seriously than did the
Pigott confession.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08

John Burns, the leader of the recent sue
cessful lockers strike in London, says il
has been the means of raising wages in at
least 200 trades there.
Two years ago there were but twenty
six unions in the i)urneymen tailors' or
ganiZatiOn, now there are over one hun
dred; two years from now there are eX-
pected To be at least two hundred.
The boycott that was recently declared
against "A popular dining saloon Of New
York city for driving out its union walters
was too heavy for the proprietor and he
surrendered after short struggle.
The trades unions of England are better
supported by the workingmen than the
trades of this country. One union has
$40, 900 in its treasury
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08
Krupp Coming Here.

There is explicit and authoritative con.
firmation Of the report that Herr Krupp of
Essen, Germany, is negotiating for an
enormous river frontage for a gun works
on the Monongahela river in the fourth
pool, above Pittsburg. j. b. Finley OF
Monongahea City, and Charles q. Nc
Ilvane, Pittsburg lawyer, have been con
Quoting the negotiations TO purchase five
miles of river front Lawyer McIlvane
admits that such deal is on the program
The ground desired is near Monongahela
City. krupp wants a location in a country
not likely TO be embroiled in European
troubles and so he is coming here.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08
Alaska AHdirs.

Lyman +. Knapp, the governor Of Alas
ka, in his annual report to the secretary OF
the interior, states that the number of ma
tives in the territory is about the same as
when the census Of lsSS was taken but he
thinks the next official enumeration will
show an increase. The stories about their
dying out he characterizes as absurd. The
white population, he estimates, has in
creased, and now numbers about $500. He
recommends that Alaska have a represent.
alive before congress, and thinks the gov.
ernor could perform the duties of this posi-
ton.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08
Let Us Give Thanks.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 1.-The following
proclamation, setting aside Thursday, Nov.
-, as day of national thanksgiving, was
issued late this afternoon:
BY the President of the United States a
proclamation
a highly favored people, mindful of their
dependence on the bounty of Divine Provi-
dence should seek fitting occasion 10 testi.
fy gratitude and to ascribe praise TO Him
who is the author of their many blessings.
IT behooves us then 10 look back with
thankful hearts over the past year and
bless God for his infinite mercy in vouch.
safng TO our land enduring peace, to our
people freedom from pestilence and famine,
to our husbandmen abundant harvests, and
TO them that labor recompense of their
toll
Now, therefore, |, Benjamin Harrison,
President of the United States OF America,
do earnestly recommend that Thursday,
the 2Sth of this present month Of Novem-
Der, be set apart as day Of national thanks
giving and prayer. and that the people of
our country. ceasiug from the cares and
labors of their working day, shall assemble
in their respective places of worship and
give thanks TO God, who has prospered us
on our way and made our paths the paths of
peace; beseeching Him TO bless the day 10
our present and future good, making ittruly
a day OF thanksgiving for each reunited
home circle as for the nation at large.
In witness whereof ! have hereunto set
my hand and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed
Done at the City of Washington this 1st
day of November, in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and eighty.
nine, and Of the independence Of the United
States the one hundredth and fourteenth
BENJAMIN HARRISON.
BY the President:
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08
The Public Debt.

WAsHINGToN, Nov. THE public debt
statement issued 70. day shows reduction
amounting TO ~, i04, S53 during the month of
October. The total debt, less cash in the
treasury, is 81 ,06O 9j0,617. The net cash or
surplus In the treasury is $45 335, 762, or 81, =
100000 less than month ago. National
bank repositories hold S47, 1895, 479 OF gov
eminent funds, or S4O0, 600 less than on Oct.
/. The gold balance during the past month
has decreased 81, SOC, 900, and now amounts
to SlS7, 572, $50.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08
MOOdy's Method

Senator Moody of South Dakota will in
troduce a bill early in the session of con.
gress prohibiting government agents from
issuing any licenses for the manufacture
or sale of spirltuous liquors as a beverage
in all the states where prohibition is the
governmental policy and is regulated ard
enforced by the organic law. Moody says
the government ought not, by granting
licenses for revenue purposes, 10 connive
at the violation of the law governing the
internal policy Of the sovereign states.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08
CattI, Men MIST Go

Secretary Noble has written long letter
TO Gen. Fairchild, chairman of the Chero-
kee commission, in which he virtually
serves notice upon the cattle men who have
leased from the Indians land within what
is known as the Cherokee outlet, that they
must vacate the land with the property on
or before June / next, the date being fixed
in order that they may escape without in.
jury or suffering TO their cattle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08
Hosier Hogs Hard Hit.

The Indiana state board of agriculture
has advices from many of the northern and
northwestern counties saying that hog
cholera is epidemic and that hundreds OF
hogs are dying daily and the disease stead
lily increases. In Steuben county some
farmers have lost every hog on their farms
and there are but few who have not lost
from 80 TO - per cent Of their stock.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08
"Oh TO be dead and done with the trouble
rCh.a. IL. a....k L., a..i.L -

"Oh 10 be dead and done with the trouble
That fills each day with dreary pain.
This is the moan of many IA woman
Who thinks she can never be well again.
at were better for me and better for
others
If were dead, and their tears fall fast
Not So not so, . wives and mothers.
There's bow of hope in the sky at last,
and ii tells you that the storm of disease
which has spread its shadow over you will
give way to the sunshine ofrenewed health,
If you are wise, and try DR.. Pierce's Favor
lite Prescription. II can and will etfectual-
ly cure al female weaknesses and derange-
ments, and no woman who has not tried il
need despair, for "A trial will convince her
that il is the very thing she needs TO
restore her TO the health she fears forever
lost.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08
A Pleasing Sense

or health and strength renewed and CT
ease and comfort follows the use of Syrup
of Figs as it acts in harmony with nature
to eflectually cleanse the system when
costive or bilious. For sale in zoe and 81
bottles oy all leading druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08
Hibbard's Rheumatic and Live
Pills.

These Pills are scientifically compounded,
uniform in action. No gripping pain so
commonly following the use OF pills They
are adapted 10 both adults and children
with perfect safety. We guarantee they
have no equal in the cure of Sick Headache,
Constipation, Dyspepsia, Biliousness; and,
as an appetizer, they excel any other pre-
paratiOn
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08
a Dressmaker's Experience.

DEAR Sm:-As Mr.. Human. the drug
gist, told you, am great friend of your
remedy. / have used it at intervals dur
ing the past twelve years. 1t carried me
safely through the critical period OF my
life without single sick day, and it did
great things for me in many ways.
/ always recommend it where / see a
case that needs it. II always does splen-
didly, often accomplishing more than you
have ever claimed for it, and more than
any one would readily believe who did not
personally know the cases.
now consider myself well, but work
hard at my business -dressmaking-and
when / am tired and nervous a small dose
of Zoa Phora quiets and rests me. l al.
ways have it in my house.
Yours truly,
Mrs MARY &. CHANDLER,
BATTLE CREEK, Mich, Feb. 20, 1856.
To ii. G.. Coleman, secretary.
n. Bit is equally good at all times of
lifa
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08

You wear out clothes on wash board
ten times as much as on the body. 'How
foolish. Buy Dobbins Electric Soap OF
your grocer and save this useless wear.
Made ever since ls64. Don't take imitation.
There are lots of them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08

A new development Of the labor ques
tion is the suit begun by two miners al
Greensburg, Pa, az linst a boss who call
ed them "Mollie Maguiresr and San
archistsn
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08

The strike against the reduction of wages
in the Edison electric lamp works near
Newark, n. j.. lasted only few hours and
the strikers won.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08

In the British colony Of Victoria, the
eight hour system has been established,
and is satisfactory to both employers and
and employees.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08

II afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08

Mild, equable climate certain and abundant crops.
Best fruit grain gras- and stock country the world
Full Information free Address the oregon immigra-
ton Board. Portland oregon
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08

Notice has been given that all re-rated
employees in the pension office must 90.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08
Mexico's Method.

A telegram from the capital Of Guatema-
la states that IL revolutionary leaders had
been captured and shot by President Bar
riias. The revolt was started i'm the
mountainous districts of Guatemala by
Gen. Barundia, an exilod Guatemalan, who
was furnished arms and money for the
revolutionary scheme by Mexicans and
parties In New YORK Thus far - leader
of the revolution have been executed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08

II is stated that a company composed OF
Belgian glass manufacturers propose 10
erect a large plate glass plant in the vicin-
ity of Pittsburg, in order 10 hold their
American trade in the United States II Is
said that the new works will be larger
than any on this side of the ocean.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08

To clease the stomach liver and system
generally, Use DIR. Pierce's Pellets. %
sens.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoris,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When sho had Children, she gave them Castoris,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08

We recommend '.Tonsilrs Punch" cigar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08
Resembles the Smell Murder.

BY the President:
JAMES G.. BLAINE, Secretary Of State
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08
TRAVELLING men WANTED !


salary, ~ 900 TO $1,000. we have also calls for
inexperienced men who would be satisfied with n
salary of $500 to 5000 for the first year. Good
positions waiting. Write. enclosing stamp, 70
Travellers EmpIo, ment Bureau, On cago, Ill.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-11-16

Another little eccentricity of the great man made an odd impression on my boyish mind, though 1t seems noth- ing to tell. Randolph was, like Dr. Sam Johnson, very fond of his cup of teA, taking 1t with our family, compli- menting my mother on the brewing and bullyrAgging-for his converA- tion could be called little else-my father on every subject. One after heavily, and though Randolph had but a little way to go, as he put up at Chester Jennings' City hotel, on Broadway and Rector street, he re- fused to stay all night under any per- snasion, and ct last a carriage was summoned with great difficulty, and after dOch dU dorvoch of hot brandy and water and a stufiing of the car- riAge with blankets and shawls, while my grandmother foot stove was 6 final contribution to his comfort, the great man started for his ten minutes drive, with . last exhortation by my father that he should change his mind, the carriage door was closed by my father in person with Good night I" when Randolph slammed down the coach window and put out his head with this parting shot: "I wouldn't turn dog out on such & night as this. Go on, coachmAn 1"
 From any but great and eccentric man, this would have been a deadly insult, but while the women were in- dignant father laughed heartily, though l think little angry.-NetO York Mercury.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-11-16
FoR TIE ARKANaAw TRAVKLKR
 HOMELY PHILOSOPHY.
TIT FKANK n. kLcH.

Get down to business If you intend to accomplish anything. This flirting with work doesn't count worth c cent.
 Confound a man who puts on style and spends his money away from home and makes his family eat sorghum on their bread to make up for 1t.
 Some men never have any time to do their unfortunate fellow beings . good turn, but they always have plenty of time to lay around and en- joy themselves.
 The sweetest song the heart can sing is the song of gratitude. The heart that can take and take and never give would disgrace the bosom of a hog.
 When & man is always laying of to do something great he never gets any thing done. The only way to accom- fish anything is to begin on small things and do whatever comes along.
 Gray hair isn't any more 6 sign of wisdom than rosy cheeks are a sign of health. Some people get gray from fright, some from dissipation and some from using bad hair oil.
 A man who says he doesn't want any friends isn't liable to have any. Such a man is a good one to steer clear of, for If he gets stuck on any one 1t is for some selfish purpose, and his friendship isn't worth having any way.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-11-16
FoR TIE ARxAEnAw TRAvxLHn.
 A TRUE STORY.
BY GkoRoK HORTON.

 Twas just at eve, long years ago,
 A little girl lay dying. And they who soon would Hiss her sO
 Stood by her softly crying. They said "She gone But soon her ey, Beckoned her father near, And when he bowed his head more nigh She whispered lew with latest sigh
 Be dood man. papa dear" God knows; pei haps ihe spotlesS soul
 Part way toward glory wingine, Turned earthward from its heavenly goal
 This precious message bringing. Perhaps so tender was her love
 For those remaining here lt brought her like blessed dove Back with this word of peace and love 'Be docd man. papa dear" change come OCT the father then,
 SubduiRg him. and .amiue. No more he sought with sinful men
 Resorts of vice and gamtnR For always after that sad day
 fO wicked tAunt and leer He answered I'll not go astray hear my Eiri in heaven say
 Re dood man. papa ieAr.'
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-11-16

California and Mexican tours, rsa the Queen 4 Crescent route, have been appreciated by hundreds who have been earned across the continent with comfort to the PAoinc coast, or to baimy Mexico vta Lookout Mountain. New Orleans and the sunny south, escaping the rigorous winter and the discomforts Of snow blockades Of the more northerly routos This lire has still further improved its train service and is now running c through tourist sleeptng car from Cincinnati to Los Angeles and San Francisco. without change. These tourists' sieepers arc furnished wttn piliows. .. sheets, comforts. and everything necessAry 70 the comfort of the traveller. At . very small cost. The run is made through to the Pacific in ave dAys. These tourist sieepers leave On the following dates at eight D m.: November sth and 30th. December 4gh and lssh, January Ssh and 2 1. February Ssh and Iesh. March 5sh and 18th. April 21 and l6sh, May 7th and 9lst. Two express trains leave daily. vta this line, making close connections at Shreveport and New Orleans for Texas, sxico, California and the far west. Ask your ticket sgent for ticket vGd Queen Crescent route. Correct county maps of Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama. Mis- sisstppt and Louisiana mailed free to any sddress. on application to ID. C. Edwards, G. P. & T. A, Cincinnati. O.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-11-16

played upon, and 1t is those who have made the study recommended by Pope who do play upon them, and become leaders among men. It is study that all can undertake; the subjects arc in- numerable. and the guide book to them all is ever present in the stu dents own person.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-11-16
Havlin's Theatre.

Miss Hattie Harvey, a new star in the dramatic Armament, has made a decided hit at Havlin's theatre this week In "A Little Tramp" Miss Har- vey Is we'll known to Chicago theatre goers who have often applauded her in minor parts, and this, her first appearance as . star, convinces her friends that she has made no mistake in essaying leading roles. The play is one wholly new to the American stage, but admirably suited to Miss Har- vey's abilities. The play will undoubt- edly be one of the season's successes.
 Beginning the week with the cus- tomary matinee at ? p. m, Sunday, November 17th, MT. Hsvlin will intro duce to his patrons an excellent melo- drama, "The Waifs of New York, interpreted by strong metropoli- tan cast and mounted with realistic scenery.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-11-16
JOHN RAN DOLPH.
BY AN OLD NEW YORKER.

was born and brought up to the age of ten on Broadway, next door to the corner Of Chambers street, the block on which the Stewart building now stands, but which in those days held only three houses fronting on Broad way-Washipgton hall, the famous drinking place of New York, next to which stood my fathers house, and on the corner Of Chambers street Hart's drug store. Above this on Broad way, as my memory goes, there were no stores and the Stewards of tho early days was on the west side of Broadway, three doors below Cham bers.
 To my ather's houss came many men notable in their day and since part Of history, and among them John Randolph, of Roanoke. especially remember Randolph, l suppose, be- cause was afraid Of him and heard others speak of him as being ugly and high tempered, and besides which I had been told that he had fought duels, which, however it may look now as part of the history of Vir- ginia chivalry of that time, was even then viewed with an askance look. Randolph was tall, cadaverous man with sharp nose and piercing eyes, speaking in high, squeaking, peev- ish voice, and monopolizing the con- versation no matter on what subject without any let up. He always af- fected an air of great dignity and was a marked man as he strode along Broadway, followed at a respectful distance by his body servant, Sam, who assumed more dignity than his master and talked more of his descent from "de fust families of Virginny sah!" than did his pompous master. Randolph always carried a heavy gold headed mallaca cane, which upon arriving at the house was handed over to Sam and by him carried tenderly to the kitcken to await the call of the gentleman on his departure. This cane, by the by, once played & part In a tragedy where Sam was prominent actor, a play which was afterward told had often before been enacted and had several acts.
 The bell rang and the door was no sooner opened, admitting Randolph and Sam, when there arose in the hall 6 great hubbub, and Randolph's high tenor in anger. Everybody in the house rushed to the spot to find the master belaboring the servant who, though the cane was of light wood, howled as though struck with 6 stick of cordwood. Sam was with diffi- culty rescued and the irate Randolph, almost breathless, threw the cane at him and gave him this parting shot :
 "There, sir; go right down to my agent and tell him to send you to Roanoke, and when come home I'll settle with you"
 think Sam must have been like Horace Greeley's right-hand man, Henderson, whom Horace used to discharge every time he got angry, which was about every day, but who used, as he termed 1t, "decline to &C., cept,s for Sam was in waiting, cane and all, on the departure of the states man, as though nothing had hap pened.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-11-16

Mrs. Brown-"And % your son be- came . missionAry7 Did the heathen receive him kindly7"
 Mrs. 6mith-"Very kindly. They were unusually hungry, it Is sup posed. Boston Trdnscript.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-11-16

Force of Habit.-Lieutenant Bang (as the wedding party leave the altar) just dress up there on the right, will you, deArest?". Flisgende Blaetter.