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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06
An African Deljcarv

Cannibalism still thrives between
Stanley Falls and Stanley Pool, among
the Bangalas, a muscular race OF peo-
pie, who prefer an enemy on toast to
any other health food they know Of.
All these people when plundered by
neighboring tribes gladly join the
Arabs in their expeditions against
those marauders in order to gather in
enemies enough for mess. A victory
is always followed by general gorge
which even drives the Arab out of
camp TO where ne cannot smell the
odor OF cooking. This odor, instead
OF being at all pleasant or palatable,
is rather like the sickening smell that
comes from an over-heated bathroom.
Possibly these details are not pleasing
to the sensitive reader, but they are
facts. and facts do not hurt any one
who Is not up before the grand jury
with weak ase.-Bill Nye.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06
The Science or Pom Corn.

In what condition is the starchy in
terror OF the grain just before it eX-
plodes? The common experience OF
the kitchen and laundry will help us
here. In making the mixture for
stiffening clothes. the laundress puts
starch into water and bolts it, and we
all know that in this process the
starch loses its powderly character and
becomes blended with the water into a
pasty, translucent mass. The effect
upon the individual starch-granule is n
softening and considerable increase
of its bulk and, finally, its rapture
and diffusion through the water.
While We cannot see the inside Of the
grain at the critical moment when
it has all but burst, we may, in view
Of what we now know. probably sur
mise the truth. 1t is not very likely
that, as the grain gets hotter and
hotter, and the moisture present 10
the cells, or in the starch granules
themselves, softens them first, and
then, when the heat becomes too great
TO permit its remaining in the fluid
state, it suddenly turns to steam, and
the now plastic starch expands in every
direction, forming the vesicle5 shown
in the figure, losing at the same time,
OF course, the moisture and thus be-
coming firm and brittle again? This
is the conclusion to which have been
brought. and think OF wonderful phys
les of popped corn with great satisfac
tion whenever | shake my pepper over
glowing Goals.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06
WAS HIS NEW WIFE A WITCH.
The Old Man Thought So, but Was
Soon Ouieted of His Fears.


Soon Ouieted Of His Fears.
Old man Bill Bugs had for some
time been n widower for the second
time. says the Tallahassee Floridian.
He grew tired OF single cussedness,
and he is so ugly none OF the ITALIA
nassee girls would have him. The old
man grew desperate, and advertised in
a matrimonial paper OF Chicago for
wife. Ere long he received "A dainty
missive through the mail. 1t contain
ed the photo of witching, black-eyed
maid who wanted home and did not
require youth and beauty in hus-
band.
1t did not take them long TO fix up
matters. and now she il queen at the
old mans country residence. Bill was
delighted with his third draw in the
ma trimonial lottery. She Is domestic
and quite handy about the house,
comely OF person, and OF a naturally
happy disposition, but what worries
Bill is that she will not breathe n word
of who or what she was before be-
coming Mrs. Bugs. The old man is
somewhat superstitious, is firm be-
lever in witches. ghosts spirit rap
pings, etc. and his wife's silence as to
herself tore him all up in mind.
The other night Bill awobe with a
start A shadowy form was fitting
around his couch, and in its outstretch-
ed hand was some vessel in which burn
ed ghostly blue flame. BY the light Of
the blue and mystic fire Bill saw that
the shadowy form was that OF his new
wife. She was repe iting in soft.
solemn tone words that Bill could not
understand. His heart thumped loud
ly against his ribs. He felt as if he
were shrinking smaller add smaller.
His eyes rolled and he tried 10 draw in
his head a would a gopher. Was his
new wife witch Of which he had
read so much? Was she working
some unearthly charm about him?
What was he TO 90? The mystic
fire came nearer his face. Now it was
Immediately over his head. He
thought he saw a long blue tongue of
flame leap downward as ii 30 consume
his pent-up breath. He gave vent TO
fearful yell, Strengthened out with
such force that the footboard of the
bed was shivered into pieces, and leap
ed out and into corner, where he
shivered and moaned.
whats the matter. you old fool?"
screamed Mrs. Bugs almost as
frightened as he.
"Oh, please don't witchcraft me-"
moaned Bill; III do anything! I'll
give you deed to the farm. I'll buy
you new bombazine dress. Oh, III
do anything if you'll only put out that
Internal ghost fire and let me alone"
shut up, you old. crack-headeo
idiot! Come right here and nail this
bedstead together again" snapped
Mrs. Bugs. If you had the sense
of dead frog you would have kno WIN
that ! was only burning camphor to
get rid of these blamed mosquitoes.
Witchcraft, indeed! What do you sup
pose | know Of such things?"
400 90 oo?" pulled Bill. 81
wasn't scared. You spilled some oil
the fire down my neck; that's all that
was the matter with me"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06
To Those Interested.
Hastings, Mich, April %, 1882.

Ntithss pP' "a ioos.
Rheumatic Syrup Co, jackson, Mich
GENTS: This is 70 certify that ! had
been troubled with rheumatism in all It's
forms for the past twelve years. aud was
confined to my bed at various periods from
three to six months at n time, and /
could get about only by the aid OF
crutches. employed several 1irst class
physicians OF this city. none OF whom ef-
fected cure or gave temporary relief even.
About two years ago ] WAS induced 70
try Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup, and, after
taking few bottles, | experienced relief,
and now consider myself cured. unhes-
itatingly recommend this medicine for
rheumatism. | know what II has done for
me, what physicians could not do, !. e.,
cured me of rheumatism.
MRS. II. j. KENFIELD.
Ask your druggist for IT,
certify to the above statement.
FRED l.. HEATH, Druggist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06
Lucky People.
Campbellsville, Ky. )Times.Journa

Campbellsville, Ky Times-Journa Nov. 6.
When 1t was stated that VIM. and w. u.
Fawcett held ticket No. 63,S5 which last
month drew the First Capital Prize of
e3O0, 900 In the Louisiana State Lottery
and had received their money-sl5, 0O0--a
great many persons thought 1t was joke.
The Times-Journal man, wishing to know
the truth Of the matter, saw the parties and
was assured that the report was correct.
They received the money last Friday week
by draft which was paid by the Bank OF
Campbellsville at this place. 1t is certain
~ a large investment for dollar. They
have for several months been buying one
or two twentieth tickets in this Lottery
and stated to us that they had always
drawn enough money TO pay for their tick.
cts up TO tho time OF drawing tho capital
prize.
IL will be remembered that some time
ago, Mr.. Sam Frank Spencer OF our neigh.
boring town, Greeusburg, drew $4,000 In
The Louisiana State Lottery and that sew
eral times the adjoining county Of Marion
has been lucky in holding tickets drawing
from 600 to Sl5, OOa
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06
WANT PROTECTION.
Buckeye Wool Growers Contingent
are Iusatisfied

The Ohio wool-growers' association held
a meeting in Columbus tho other day, with
"a large attendance, and adopted an address
10 the wool-growers of the United States,
which says
"The wool growers Of Ohio advocate a
protective system. A tariff for revenue
will not secure protection. AS wool-grows
ers we ask for such legislation and such
administration Of existing laws as are re-
quired by the deliberate promises made by
the republican party prior to the last presi-
Dental election
They denounce the injustice of allowing
the carpet industry TO damage the wool
industry by importing clothing wool under
the false name of carpet wool.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06
Might Have Known II.

Carl Openheimer. rich old man In
Hoboken, made public offer of 81, 900
to anyone who would kill burglar
while operating at his trade, and the
offer wasn't week old before two
burglars broke into the old mans
domicile and cleaned him out. Bur-
glars sometimes feel very sensitive on
certain matters.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06
Brains and Other Brains.

Studying the brain OF the lower ami
mails. we now have a fair knowledge OF
the localization of many of its func-
tions. With the functions OF the front
part we are as yet not familiar. The
part which lies, roughly speaking. be-
hind and in front of one of the chief
assures OF the brain (the fissure OF
Rolando, which runs downward and
foreward above the ear is known as
the motor region. In this region the
different centers have been mapped out
in the monkeys brain, and have been
verified in the brain of man many
times. Most of that part OF the brain
above and behind the ear has no special
functions that we know OF at present.
except one region, which is the center
for sight. Injury TO this produces
blindness OF the half OF each retina on
the same side as the injury to the
brain. But it is extremely difficult to
obtain in the lower animals any evil
dence OF the special senses other than
that of touch, the abolition of which
produces loss of feeling, Of which we
can get exact evidence. Motion and
sensation, therefore, are the two things
that can be most readily determined. -
DR.. Keen, in Harper's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06
The trial of NJ. Corvelian. prophet.

The trial of M. Corvelian, proprietor,
and M. Delaney, engineer Of the
cartridge factory in Antwerp in
which an explosion, disastrous 10
life and property, occurred last Sep.
TENDER, end in their conviction of man
slaughter by imprudence NJ. Corvelain
was sentenced 70 four years and six months
imprisonment and NJ. Deiauney to Is
months imprisonment, and fine OF q,
500 was imposed in each case.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by
taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. J. CHENEY u CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions,
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by their firm.
West&Truax, Wholesale druggists Toledo, Ohio
Walding, Kinnan * Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
+. III. Van Hoesen, Cashier Toledo National
Bank, Toledo Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06

And each day and night during this weel
you can get at ali druggists Kemps Bal
sam for the Throat and Lungs, acknowl
edged to be the most successful remedy
ever sold for the cure of Coughs
Group, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough
Asthma and Consumption. Get a bot
tie TO day and keep IL always in the house
so you can check your cold at once. Price
50c and sl.00. Sample bottles free
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06
Beneflts Of Hot Drinks.

The temperature OF milk is OF great
importance to all persons. Hot liquid
stimulates every digestive agency, and
the cold liquid has the reverse fleet.
That is the whole secret OF the hot
water cure or custom, and it applies
with particular force to milk. There
is much in that for the stomach 10
digest and therefore it needs TO be as
sisted rather than hampered.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06

Whether on pleasure bent or business,
should take on every trip bottle of Syrup
Of Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and eff
fectually on the kidneys, liver and bowels,
preventing fevers, headaches and other
forms of sickness. For sale in SOC and 81
bottles by all leading druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06

Do you value the health and comfort OF
your children! Then guard them against
Group by taking hold Of that cough or cold
at the start, and relieving the information
with DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. If they have
the whoopng cough do what YOU can to al
leviate their pain by giving them DR.. Bull
Cough Syrup. All children love it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06

IT'S sad TO see q woman growing old before
her time
AL broken down and hopeless when life
should hold its prime;
She feels herself IA burden when blessing
she should be
And longs for death to bring her release
from misery.
If these poor, discouraged women who
suffer from diseases peculiar TO wonIe a
could only know that health could be re-
gained by the use Of Dr. Pierce's Favorte
Prescription, how eagerly they would has
ten TO avail themselves of it. They ought
TO know ii, and try it. Every woman who
Is still healthy ought TO be told about the
wonderful virtue in this medicine, and un-
derstand that il is IA safeguard against the
terrible diseases common TO her sex. 1t is
guaranteed TO give satisfaction or money
paid for it will be refunded.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06
ADin,reuee Of Oplnlon.

This seems like a sweet dream" he
rapturously remarked as he fingered
with her at the door step. ut doesn't
seem like dream to me-" she replied,
.'for dream soon vanishes. you know. J"
He vanished.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06
Children Starving to Death

On account of their inability TO digest
food will find most marvellous food and
remedy in SCOTS Emulsion. Very palata-
BILE and easily digested. DIR. :. w Cohen
of Waco, Texas, says: 81 have used your
Emulsion in infantile wasting. 1t not only
restores wasted tissues, but gives strength
and increases the apDetiten
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06
Ttekled Him.

Friend: Are you happy" Spirit
(through msdium): Perfectly So" f:
what has pleased you most since you
left usP" :: The epitaph on my
tombstone 1t both amazes and delights
me-"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06
Hibbard's Rheumatic and Liver
Pills.

These Pills are scientifically compounded,
uniform in action. No gripping pain so
commonly following the use of pills. They
are adapted TO both adults and children
with perfect safety. We guarantee they
have no equal in the cure of Sick Headache,
Constipation, Dyspepsia, Biliousness; and,
rs an appetizer, they excel any other pre-
paraton
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06

Storm Caandcr and Weather Forecasts for
1890 by Rev Irl X. Hicks, mailed TO any address
on receipt of a two-cent stamp.-THE DIX. j. III.
MCLEAN MED. Co., St Louis, Mo.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06

Millions of women use Dobbns' Electric
Soap daily, and say it the best and cheap
est. If they are right you ought TO use it.
II wrong, one trial only will show you. Buy
a bar of your grocer and try it next Mon.
day
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoris,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06

William Porter Of Mosherville was kill
ed by falling tree in lumber camp in
Oscoda county the other day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06
why God Made Mosquitoes.

Little Charley-I know what God
made mosq uitoes for
His Mate Why?
l.. C.-Because the de vii dared him
70.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06
Have You Seen Lii

Have You Seen libby PrisOnT
a most beautiful handsomely colored picture
mailed to advertise the prison at Chicago. See
the advertisement OF Libby Prison War Museum
u this paper.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06

Farmers will find that Salvation Oil Is a
sure remedy for frosted feet All druggists
keep it. IL is sold for % cents bottle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06
AGENTS.

John Worth, OF st. Louis, wants you 10 write
him for particulars free. Agents are coming
money selling the Missouri Steam Washer.
Sent on trial. Gives satisfaction everywhere.
Territory exclusive.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06

James O'Connor Of Kalamazoo sues
Frank Wagner, saloonkeeper, for selling
liquor to his son, who is minor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06

Mrs. X. Il. Is. Allen, niece OF President
Andrew Jackson, died in Seattle, w. t.,
recently,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06

Mrs. Abner's house near Bridgewater
was burned the other day, and her lz-year
old daughter persisted in the flames,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06

A free trade club has been organized in
Grand Rapids.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06
sIow's This

Frank Koob of Negaunee was killed by
the cars the other day
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06

William Granger, Port Huron mer
chant, has become insane.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06

If afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac
"hompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell 1t. pc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06

Mid, equablc climate, certain and abundant crops
Best fruit grain grass and stock country in the world
Full Information free. Address the oregon imn gra-
ton Board Portland. oregon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06
Tourists.

Howard City will put in water works
system
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06

Cleanse the liver, stomach, bowels and
whole system by using Dr. Pierce's Pellets
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-12-06
Tonight and Too Morrow Night,

ne smokers Alphabetically Punch"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-02-28
OKLAHOMA BOOMERS.
Sad Condition Of Affairs to be Seen Along the
Border-The Railroads Working
for the Bill.
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
TAHLEQUAH, 1. T., Feb. 27.-Col. J :.
r. Jones has just reached here from the
Oklahoma country and said to-day: ct
left Wichita, Kan, about ten days ago,
and from what I heard there and from
the city papers l thought I would find
Oklahoma full of boomers, but not a
boomer in the country did l see, and /
passed right through part of it. AT Hun
newell, Kan. and Purcell, l. T.. l ran
across about two dozen of the poorest
looking specimens of humans l ever saw,
who told me they were waiting for the
passage of the Oklahoma bill before en-
tering that country. 1t is sad sight to
see these poor deluded creatures with
their families, a great many of them
without dollar, lowering around camp
fires. They have spent their last cent.
They were duped into the belief before
they reached the border that they were
going into the promised land and how
detected they look when they find Uncle
Sam s soldiers guarding the gateway and
saying: $50 far shalt thou go and no
further - Pawnee Bill and Oklahoma
Hill are having good time though, and
seem to be enjoying life while their vic
Tins are living on half rations, and a
great deal of this furnished by sympa-
thizing citizens along the borders. The
fact of the business is You can say the
pressure on Oklahoma is not in truth so
great as reported While at Wichita l
heard some railroad officials talking
about Oklahoma. The gist of their con-
versation was that when the country was
opened the railroads would go in for
full share, as they claim additional land
grants predicated upon the extinguishing
of the Indian title to the land. OF course
they favor the Oklahoma bill and intimate
that they are doing their part of
the work for the bill. To revert
back little, it will be remembered that
some years since congress passed an act
pertaining to railroads that passed
through the Indian Territory making
conditional grant of every alternate mile
when the Indian title of the lands is ex-
tinguished Here is the rub and most
of the milk in the cocoanut. You can
say that the gold find in Purcell was
fraud as, visited the place in person
There are no indications of gold there and
know something abont mines myself. +"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-02-28
HIGH-HANDED PROCEEDINGS.
Citizens of No-Man's-Land Driven from the
Strip by COWBOYS.

Citizens of No-Man's-Land Driven from the
Strip by Cowboys.
HUTCHINSON, KAN. Feb. PA gen
tleman who arrived in this city last night
from Liberal, Kan, says while there he
met J. w. Anderson, postmaster at Col
Inns, No-Man ISLAND, who stated he had
escaped from the territory to save his
life Last week band of cowboys,
representing themselves to be in the en-
ploy of the Colorado and New Mexico
cattle company, on reaching Collins, a
small place in the west end of the public
strip, ordered the citizens to vacate
that territory within forty-eight
hours under penalty of death.
Hastily gathering together such of
the postoffice property as he could carry
with him, together with his brother and
mother, he fed to Boston, small town
near the Colorado line He says there is
a number of refugees in Boston who had
escaped from the wrath of the cowboys.
Anderson tells of ten men who have bar
ricaded themselves inside of house and
will fight the cowboys to the bitter end
The United States authorities have been
advised ana their action is anxlously
awaited.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-02-28

on Spring street. This is the finest resi-
denee property in the city and Mr. Chris
tian is congratulated by his friends in be-
ing able to secure this magnificent prop
erty. He viii move into his new home
in about ten days.
DIR. r. w Kindel is erecting a large
iron-clad wareroom in the rear of his
wholesale and retail drug store on North
Main street A.number of nice dwellings
are being erected. The carpenters are
all kept pushed with TX.
The Merchants and rmers' received
one of their time lock sa. to-day. The
bank will be opened business
March To-
Mr.. E. L. Baker of Palo Pinto was in
the city to-day.
Judge John L. Harcourt returned yes
terday from a business trip to Fort
Worth.
Messrs. J. W. Agnes and E. w. Mich
olson of Jacksboro arrived i'll the city this
evening and left on the evening train for
the East.
Messrs. S. G. Maddox and T. B.
Turner, well known travelling men, resi-
dents of this city, returned this evening
from trip to Jacksboro.