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The Republican journal., 1889-08-22

NoRIH HAvEN. Sch +. Il. smith, Capt. James
J.. Crockett arrived in pon the 9TH with 30 barrels
OF nackerel, the result Of three weeks fishing.
The vessel reports some small schools of fish but
t"ggy weatherprevents catching them. The Smith
picked up quite quantity Of barrel slaves and
reports large amount floating around IN the Bay
of Fnny Sch, Electric Flash, Capt. Aaron
smith, also arrived in port, bound to Deer Isle to
load stone. sch. Florence Murdock, Capt. Hop
kns, arrived for bait for Georges Bank. Sch
Phcbc and Emma Small, Capt j. f. Stone, arrived
the nth There are more rusticators in town
now than in any year previous. sixty five took
dinner at the Mullin Hotel the S;h nst...F. c.
Mar'ien the jeweler, has leased the building late
ly used for the Custom House, where all business
IN lis line will be prOmptly attcnlled To.
The Republican journal., 1889-08-22
CARIBoU's HEADLEss GHOST

Caribou is young town. but it is able to
boast of ghost that would do credit to the
most ancient settlement in the country. The
story is of the mysterious disappearance of
John Cochrane few weeks ago, the subsequent
nocturnal appearance of his headeSs BODY
about the house, accompanied by rappings and
other supernatural manifestations. 1t appears
that Cochran not long since conveyed his
homestead to his two sons, and bad started for
Wisconsin with the intention of buying real
estate there. The last seen of him he was
walking on the railroad track at Fort Fairfield.
Clearly there are the elements of a trst-class
tragedy in this. The Psychical Research socie-
ty complains that it is not able to find an all-
The Republican journal., 1889-08-22

Sevcnty-siX species of golden rod (soIidago)
are described in Prof. Grays North American
Flora. The geographical area of distribution
extends from Labrador and Hud>on'S Bay to
Florida and Mexico, and from the Atlantic to
the Pacific. Every State has one or many
species.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-22
His Receipt Was Valid.

In 1855 a man giving his name as A.
Squires deposited ia ounces OF gold (now
valued at 81 200 at the Philadelphia mint.
He received a receipt for it, but until Janu-
airy last did not appear TO claim his money.
He then put in an appearance, and produc-
ing a receipt the writing upon which hao
become obliterated by age, explaining that
the written characters had become defaced
for the reason that the receipt had been
carried for many years in belt around his
waist. He explained that he had not put In
his claim before because he had been en-
gagged in mining pursuits in California and
had been in competent circumstances
Owing 10 the fact that counter claim for
the money had been filed by some New
Yorker by the name of Squeirs, who con
te nded that the gold had been deposited by
an ancestor, the superintendent OF the Pnli-
adelphia mint submitted the case TO the
first comptroller OF the currency, who, ia
view Of the many proofs of identity sub
mltted by the California claimant decided
that he was the rightful owner OF the
DrOperty.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-22
UnintentiOnal ApostaSy.

An old clergyman used to relate the
following anecdote with great glee:
Once, when preparing his parishioners
for the solemn ordinance of confrma-
ton, he found among them an old
woman so excessively ignorant and
stupid that, for some weeks prior TO
the time, he was obliged TO have her
come TO his house every day in order
TO instruct and catechise her. At
length he began TO hope that his time,
patience and zeal had not been entire
ly bestowed in vain, few bright
flashes OF understanding having burst
from the old DANES clouded intellect.
The important day arrived. Now,
my good friend, said the worthy pas
tor just previous TO the commencement
OF the ceremony, las this is the last
moment in which ] shall have an OPP
portunity of conversing with you, let
me ask, do you thoroughly understand
and believe all the articles of your
Christian faith?" AYE, yes. sir. thank
'ee," replied the venerable pupil, with
a shipper, and dropping one of her best
courtesies: IL does, indeed, now; and,
thank God, i heartily renounces 'em
ALI
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-22
Every happY.n

Then may yet be OF some use in
the world. Keep your money, Mrs.
Mercer; don't want it. Tell your boy
TO get we'll and by next week | shall
have homo ready for you TO come To. !"
Peter passed on to the next room.
This was occupied by young girl and
her mother. They had both sat up all
night To earn the last OF the rent,
which they knew would be demanded
in the morning. They looked very pale
and careworn.
You do not look WE'LL" said Peter.
"Do you work very hardP"
I'VE have to-" said the mother,
surprised at Peters changed manner,
''for we are paid very little. Here is
the rent"
ut is New Years day. said Peter,
cheerfully. II shan't take it; you may
consider it as New Years present"
You are very kind" said both, with
grateful surprise.
"And have concluded to reduce the
rents one-third, from henceforth," said
Peter.
"Do you make shirtsp" he inquired,
cutting short the grateful protestations.
"Yes."
"Then you shall make me dozen
Here is some money to buy the materi'
al. How much have you got for max
ing them?"
1--WE were paid thirty cents at the
shops"
Then l will pay you double, and in
advance"
Peter left the two happy hearts be-
hind him.
II never knew how happy it made
one to do good thought he, joyously
What fool have been not to find il
out till | was sixty-two"
The next tenant had the money
ready; but Peter noticed that her boy
was without shoes.
"What is the name of your son." hi
asked. Edward" said the mother
surprised.
Then I give this money back &c
you as New Years present to him
The little fellow must need il more
than / do"
So Peter went his rounds. He hat
never passed happier day. He re
mitted the quarters rent in every in
stance, as he had determined in the
beginning and his 0pportune gift shec
rays of sunshine over many a humble
hearth.
This was beginning of new life tc
Peter Riggs. Henceforth, he lived To-
others as well as himself. As he haC
promised, he fitted up a house .comfor
tably, and Mrs. Mercer and Charlie
came TO live with him. In their cheer
full society he enjoyed himself tenfolC
as much as he ever had before. TIL,
old expression Of greed has faded out
and in the Observation-Disclosures ole
man who now walks the streets, warm
ly and comfortably clad, you would
hardly recognize old Peter Riggs, The
miser. y aukee Blade.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-22
Feminine Arithmetic.

A publisher, writes Arlo Bates in the
Book Buyer, told me the other day a
bit of business experience which is
mildly diverting. A young woman
brought him n manuscript which, after
due consideration, he expressed himself
willing to publish in paper, fifty cents
series, paying the usual ten per &c nj
royalty. The young woman express ed
herself willing to accept this offer, al
though she frankly said that she had
hoped for better terms.
But she added, thoughtfully, 'ii
it costs much to make the book, should
not think twenty-five cents would leave
you great deal of profit" Twenty
five cents?" repeated the publisher, not
at all understanding.
Why" explained she, there are
five of Us girls who wrote this together
Ten per cent OF fifty cents is five, and
FIVE times five is twenty-five. II il
takes n quarter OF a dollar TO pay us
five girls our royalty, that leaves you
just the same amount"
The naivete OF the proposition so
amused the publisher that he declares
he was tempted TO leave the error UNI
explained. He said, however: "But
of course you can see that we shall not
lose so much as we should if there had
been ten of you, for then we should
have to make the book for nothing and
lose the booksellers discount besides.
Really, though, | fear you will be
obliged to do with a cent apiece" And
his proposition was rejected with in
dignation, the amusing part OF the
story being that the lady who conducted
the negotiations declared if there were
only one author ten per cent would do,
but that anybody could see that il
would not amount to any thing divided
among five people.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-22
Runaway Matches.

Just how far a parents influence
should extend over the matrimonial al
liances of their children is a matter OF
opinion, writes Texas lady to the Gal
weston News, but when we see some OF
the matches which our lax customs on
this subject permit, we might be excused
If we favored quite an extension OF par
entail authority. That young person
OF either sex is qualified at sixteen
years OF age to decide so monentous q
question would be unanimously denied
If it were not so customary to allow
girls at that age TO contract obligations
which involve their whole future. The
idea that they should assume these obli-
cations contrary to the wishes OF their
parents is, indeed, monstrous.
1t seems. no doubt II grand frolic
sometimes to outwit the old folks, to
marry without their consent. but the
frolic generally proves to be very seri-
Gus, solemn business, and in a few
years time there is nothing SO sweet as
the care and help which these same old
folks are called upon 10 bestOw.
There is no love so unselfish as that
of parent and girl may well be
cautious about trusting her future
TO man who would persuade
her to grieve and disappoint their
faithful hearts. On the other hand.
it is safe TO assert that an
undutiful, ungrateful daughter is not
likely to make the most loving. patient,
and self-sacrifcing OF wives and
mothers.
Besides these considerations, con-
scious worth should inspire "a young
man witt a certain self-respect which
would demand a welcome from the
parents of the woman he would make
his wife. There are unreasonable, ex-
acting parents, just as there are foolish,
giddy young people, but their age, ex-
perience and the tender love they bear
their children entitle their wishes 10
consideration from even the most in
fatuated couple.
We would hear of very few runaway
matches if the proper sympathy and
confidence were maintained between
girls and their mothers. The light
fancy, the pleasant attraction which a
girl feels toward any nice, agreeable
gentleman, should be recognized and
respected by the mother. She, too,
has been along that enchanted path
way. That feeling, however, should
not be mistaken for the love founded
on esteem, which alone can weather
the gales of married life without
making shipwrecks of all our dearest
| hopes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-22
The AgnOstic's Creed.

From whence I come or whittier go,
My creed is this, ] do not know;
Into this creed all others flow.
am Pickering spark Of mind,
Vast darkness is before, behind
Darkness TO me, for | am blind.
Lo in a blade of grass there dwell
Dread mysteries cannot spell,
Higher than heaven, deeper than hell.
Things were and are and al e TO be;
j peer not into mystery,
And cry, made bold through fear, ~ sec!'
Things were, and are, and go their way,
Whether they govern or obey;
With them go and cannot stray.
~ do not know all thought sublime,
All prOphesics of former time,
But hide this pearl in seas OF slime.
And /, who neither fear nor trust,
Holding this creed because | must
Shall not be Knocked, alive or dust
George Horton, Chicago Herald.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-22
Now! in the Spring of the Year.

During Winter, Nature wisely aSran9es
that we should live on foods cs0tainfnR
much fat, or, az they are known, hydro
carbons, for the purpose OF supplying sent
TO the body: the chemical operation noees
sary 10 transform fat into heat is the exClu
sive work of the liver, and so during the
time stated IL is constantly congested.
With the approach OF warm weather our
diet changes To muscle-producing food, and
the work OF the liver is much lessened. IN
the majority Of cases, however, IL Ii az
unable To completely throw off the excess
Of bile, but remaids congested, causing
that - lazy, tired feeling which many
have In the Spring months, when the wealth
er becomes warm.
.G This Is evidence OF an unhealthy oon-
dition, and though people appreciate the
necessity of an Alternative at this period, the
common idea is TO take drastic pills and
produce cathartic effect, only 20 make
matters sE worse. The liver must be IN
loaded, and its proper action restored be-
fore hot weather, IL you wish 70 ~ pre-
serve health, and IL this distinct call OF ma
ture is UNDECIDED serious results will occur.
~ The blood will become loaded with
bile and lithic acid, and asf5s5 every drop
of vital fluid passes through the kidneys to
be purified, they soon break down and are
unable TO carry out the deadly poison.
Warmers Safe Cure aud Warmers Safe
Pills have not only "a sarsi specific action on
the kidneys, but on the rs liver also.
IT5 They thin the blackencd bile so that
IL will pass out through its ducts, enable
the glands 10 unload themselves act a. a
solvent on all hillary acids and in a word,
l5H tit these great organs for the seasons
work, TO preventing blood poisoning, In
flammation, abseess, and all affectlOus 10
which they are so liable.
AS you value the blessings OF health,
do not allow the summer TO approach with
out giving your system general house
cleaning" in the manner we have indicated.
s-r TO Le forewarned is ~ be fore
artuat
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-22
Tools and Machines.

l. common complaint among me-
chsnics that their tools do not serve
them as well some days as others.
A correspondent of the Iron Industry
Gazette says: Tools, like men, grow
tired. | have seen tirst-class chisel
get tired and act rs though it was pos
sessed of the king of sheol. 1t would
not keep its edge, and the more |
sharpened it the sooner it would lose
it's edge.
i called tho attention OF a shop-mate,
a grizZled old veteran, to the curious
behavior of the chisel. He looked it
over and handed it back TO me saying:
1.-The tool is all right, only a little tired.
Lay il away and let il rest. 1t will
come out all right again, just like "A
man who is tired | did not believe
the old fellow, and really thought he
was crazy to talk OF "A tool getting
tired" but as there was no help for
it, the tool was laid away. | do not
remember how long it was left to rest,
but when il was again sharpened and
used il appeared to hold its keenest
edge as well as it did before it got
tired. BARRIERS tell me their razors in
constant use get tired in the same way,
and wood-choppers say their axes
sometimes seem to get soft all at once.
Possibly constant and hard usage may
cause changes in disqualification that
would account satisfactorily for the
popularity alluded TO. Locomotive
engineers often observe peculiar mis-
behavior in their machines, which may
possibly be the result OF continued
heating, friction and pounding When
tool gets tired" or machine
"balky," give each rest.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-22
lie Explained Ii.

Children never believe that father
can by any possibility be wrong, and
often construct the most ingenious ex-
cuses for him:
Freddy is little one OF only seven
years growth, the son OF n minister,
who, with his wife, had arrived at a
new field of labor. Hearing his moth
er say TO his father that she had been
deceived by his saying that the house
was threo-story building. when, in
fact. IL was only two, he said:
MA"
"Woll, Freddy?"
PA is right"
GLOW is that, Freddyp"
"1he kitchen is one"
"Yes."
"This floor is two, and that story
that pa told is three. Yankee Blade.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-22
A Young Grammarian.

"What are the four great lakes between
Canada and the Gulf of Mexicof" asked a
Lewstown mother of her youngest and
only, whose geography she was coming
Water" said the boy. The mother pom
dered moment, and then looked into the
geography again and found herself in error.
She should have said: (Which are the
four great lakes" etc This question re
peated, the boy answered corr ecuy. It's d
smart seven year old who knows the diIer
ence between what and which.
.lOnrnal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-22
SOLD TO STRANGERS.

The WORKOUT blinds hang loosely,
The paint Is nearly gone;
The creaking gate swings idly,
The old place looks forlorn;
The myrtle mound is grass grown.
That blossomcd years ago,
And one by one have vanished
The flowers used TO know.
The ancient tree whose cherries
Reioiced my childish heart
Stands leafess, grim and groaning;
The arbor's dropped apart
That arbor IN the garden
Where honeysuckle twined;
The once broad path that led there
Is now but Ill defined.
The dear, quaint old mansion,
1t held out kith and kin
For eighty years and over,
Till they were gathered in.
And now it goes TO strangers,
Its glories all are fed
Since those who built the hearth fire
Are numbered with the dead.
While we who loved it fondly
Must give parting sigh,
A farewell look, and sadly
Forever pass it by.
And still the fragrant lilies
May bloom beside the door,
But strangers footsteps echo
Across the oaken floor.
Boston Transcript.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-22
longtime Possession.

A youngster, while handling big army
musket in the streets the other day, was
promptly arrested and taken before mag
istrate
"Where did you buy this gum" inquired
his Honor.
Didn't buy it,, returned the youngster,
rather sulkily.
'Where did you get it, theDr'
"What, the gum"
"Yesn
"Why, that has been il our family ever
since il was little pistol
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-22
Prnnnr Prncantinn-

Tailor talking mcasurcl scy entcen half
twenty seven quarter, thirty eight halt
stop a minute Gets his head down under
the customer arm. with his feet upon the
table, make that thirty seven quarter, see
one lung is gone.
Customer Yes. it's all gone one lung
Tailor (dubiouslyi-Y understand this
is TO be cash ira G, of course
Customer-Certainly- on the nail.
Tailor-Twenty-niu half nineteen at
the knee That's ali, sir All right, sir.
The goods shall be ready next week, sir.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-22
A Rig Pair of shoes.

A shoemaker at Atlanta, Georgia, has
just finished the largest pair Of shoes ever
made for actual use. 1t took piece OF
leather containing l,040 square inches 70
make the uppers. and 1890 10 make the
soes. That is 3, coo square inches altogeth-
err If that leather was cut into two strips
of an eighth of an inch wide and made Into
one long string, the string would be a, 900
inches long. The soles weigh 81 pounds.
The soles are IA inches long, 5A wide and
So inches deep. That doesn't count the
heel, which would add another inch TO the
depth
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-22
few small parnets and rubies. A very

few small garnets and rubies. A very
fine patch Of asbestos was also discov-
cred. In one Of the rocky defiles a
rich vein Of copper and another OF gold
bearing quartz was unearthed. These,
am afraid. will never be workable.
The ever recurring avalanches being a
dangerous drawback. Two immense
land-slides came down the mountain
sides while we were working by the
falls. and the noise and shaking OF the
earth did not make us feel very COM
Portable
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-22
An Enlightened Lover.

Little Golden Locks" To her sisters
aflanced, VINO is waiting in the parlor;
"God loves me more than He does
Marie
How do YOU know, little one, that He
loves you more ~
Because He gives me golden hair for
nothing, and she has TO rub her with some
stun in bottle and sit ever so long i'm the
sun TO make IL ike mine That's the reason
shes SO long coming down New York
World
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-22
An Infant Skeptic.

Mamma was explaining 10 the children
the creation of the first man, and told them
that God made Adam out of the dust of the
earth. All during the story four ear-old
Maud was attending with deep concern,
and when mamma had fin shed she said,
with an air of profound convictions: "Now,
that won't do. mamma. cause il God had
made him out of mud when ne got dry he
would all peel of New York World.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-22
The Other Fellow.

At prayer meeting held recently In "a
Boston suburb brother arose, and, after
praising Gods goodness TO him, concluded .
And finally got in debt, and my debt In
stead of decreasing increased, and 10 day I
owe 500. Yet God has kept me in perfect
peace of mind How about the other fell
low Boston Gazette
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-22
A Weary Evening.

Jinks (to old friend in theater lobby
IL notice you come out after every
act. You are not drinking, hope?"
Blinks oh, no; but il is rather tire
some inside. ] came with my own sis
ter this time. New York Weekly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-22

Prof Seminole Of the university Of Paris,
in an article published in the Gazette Medi
Gale de Paris. says "Dryness OF the skin.
imperfect digestion and transformation OF
alblminoid food are present at the BEGIN
ming of chronic Brights disease" War
ner's Safe Cure removes digestive disor
ders. Why. Because it enables the kid
neys to perform their functions Ia healthy
manner, when both cause and resulting
svmptoIns disaupear
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-22
No National Elopement inst Yet.

Uncle Sam is assiduously flirting with
Canada; but Mother Victoria will raise
a row il they turn down the Light
Albany Journal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-22
Warmers Log Cabin Sarsaparilia

"Hops and Buchu Remedy" Cough and
Consumption Remedy" Hair Tonic,n
EXTRACT" for Fx,ernal and Internal Use,
"Plastcr,' Rose Cream for Catarrh, and
Liver Pills They are put up by II. X.
Warner ~ Co., prophet rs of Warner
safe Remedies, and promise to equal the
standard value OF those great preparations
A A dtllUgistS keen them
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-22

Warmers Log Cabin Remedies cd.
fashioned, simple compounds, used in the
DAYS OF our hardy forefathers, are "old
timers but "old reliable The comprise "a
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-24

ried, and Mrs. Kate e. Smithers was chosen
az representative from Kent and Mrs. Tun-
nell from Sussex.
The question as to place OF meeting OF
the next convention was opened for discus-
sion and an invitation WAS given them by
Mrs. Allen OF Dover to meet there which
was put In form OF motion and carried.
The adjournment reminded your corre-
spnndent more OF eamp.meeting than
tnat OF an organization, as tears were shed
and affecting good-byes said.
The evening session and the last one, was
entirely devoted TO the "Y's" Miss Lille
Ellis OF the local society delivered the adj
dress OF welcome.
The following report was given by State
superintendent: Brdgeville, number mem
be 8, 81; amount raised, 80; Camden,
number mempers, 10; amount raised $40. 95 !;
Dover, pumner members, 40; amount
raised, fl6; Middletown, number members,
&c; amount raised, IS 20; Milford, number
members, %; amount raised, 800; New
port, number members. 90, Oncluling sur
rounding towns); amount raised, 9ll.S0;
Newark. numb5r members, 60; amount
raised, S3T.SS; sesford, number members,
46; amount raised, Sc; Wilmington, num-
bee OF membsSs, l2U; amount raised,
$4,000; wrole number members In the
State, $50; am can't raised, S437.63.
Miss Walkers OF Newark, delivered short
address, and Sas followed by h1lss Mary
Nagruier, state organizer OF the Maryland
W. o. II. IT,, then delivered the speech OF
tie evening, after which the meeting ad-
jourHed.
The convention was conducted IN q busl-
ness.llka manner throughout the whole
meeting, ana Il spoken OF US the best ever
held by the union.
The majority o. tho delegates will leave
on this MORNINGS train.
rne hospitality OF our townspeople was
highly spoken OF by the delegates.