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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-31
Bogus Antique Furniture.

An old furniture repairer said the
other day that at least three quarters
of the alleged antique furniture ~
which wealthy people pay fabulous
prices is bogus, How are they made?'
says he. when an old buildi ing in
the north end is torn down, there is al
ways good demand for the ancient
oak timbcrs and she1thiug. They arc
sound. well-scasoned and unmistaltabl
old. lis lumber makes up into eX-
cellent antique furniture. Those who
make it are excellent wor<men. and
they all know how To apply chemicals
which nave the effect of aging the
completed articles 80 that il il difficult
even for an expert to detect the fraud.
But these clever Cabinct-makcrs are
not always scrupulous enough 90 have
their claw-footcd chairs. cabinets and
So forth made of old wood but
work Up fresh young maple or oak
and stain or color it in such q way that
you would believe the article a century
old Some OF the purchasers OF these
wonder why they snap and crack rs
they stand in their rooms or course
they wouldn't do il if they We're gcul-
inc antiques. BY and by the vcnccring
scales oil or the joints draw apart. and
the thing is brought 10 me for repairs.
| always know when ! sec C1c az these
antiques coming in that some one has
been paying to much lot "A whistle.
90. Boston Advertiser
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-31
Events Favor Boulanger.

Boulanger is ordered out OF Belgium.
1t is not the habit OF that country to
offer asylum to characters who are
Objectionable TO other powers. In
1871 Victor Hugo was treated in th @
same manner. The faint of communist
then chung TO the garments OF the i'm
mortal old man.
Boulangcr, following the examples
of many political exiles, betakes him
self to England. There, where
Garibaldi, Mazzini, Kossuth, Kosciusko,
Pozzo di Borgo, Bourbons, the Bona
parties, the Orleanist, the Republicans,
the Socialists and the Nihilists have all
bided their time. the famous blow-bag
will wait for the present regim; To
pass away. He Will doubtless be tried
by the senate and sentenced as Bazaine
and other men have been sentenced
to death. IN cOnt,tD1dctdn.
1t is much pleasanter to be sentenced
to death that way than to be at the
prison of La Roquette aud have the
guillotine run out at sunrise. Whom
Boulanger shall go back he will doubt
less be president and then dictator.
The affair puzzles the wisest COM
memtators. This France is the home
of liberty. Here the equality OF man
has been triumphant dogma. Once
30 wear the blouse and red cap OF labor
was to win civic applause. To renounce
the vanities of life was to grow in ma
tional regard. Yet here an impostor
like Louis Napoleon proSpered by pure
impostufe, and here the methods of
Bouianger are pushing him ahead OF
all other Frenchmen.
Are human liberty and private am
other2 Because Boulanger is Bonn
bastes, like Louis Napoleon, does that
tit him for use in the evolution of ma
tions? Must war always cure the
world of its ''plurisy of people? '-Chi-
caro- Herald
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-31
The Iahles of Rnyaltv-

In Italy the court dine, around n
table covered with "a magnificent SER
vice in gold: it is the only luxury;
there arc no flowers and the dishes oil
the country are invariably served -
above all the iritto, composed OF a
foundation OF artichokcs, liver. brai ms.
and cocks combs. At the German
court the finest table is that OF the
grand duchess OF Baden; she has an ex-
cellcnt French cuisine and Partisan
chef. The queen OF Sweden has n very
tempting table and bill OF fare soups,
almost always milk, and bcefsteak.
One Of her favorite dishes is composed
Of balls OF miuccmeat cooked with oil
and surrounded with garnishing Of
poached eggs; thea there is at almost
each repast the national plate, salmon
preserved in earth Queen Victoria 5
favorite wine is pale sherry, which she
drinks from beautifully carved silver
cup, inherited from Queen Anne. The
royal dinner is very complete. The
table is lighted with gold candelab ra
furnished with candles; orchids placed
in epergnes rise up 10 the ceiling.
The queen eats n special bread, well
cooked ana OF n mastic color. London
Globe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-31
Mr.. Rcnson Joins the Army.

Mr.. Benson abandoned the noble pur-
suit OF agriculture because there WAS
not enough excitement in it. In his
early youth he had been kicked by a
horse, fell from the barn and broke his
leg, helped lick the schoolmaster and
participated IN charlvar when two
men were killed and his own lower eX-
tremities filled with buckshot. In his
Young manhood he was made captain
of the Swamp Creek white caps and won
great local reputation by standing up
four rounds against a famous Omaha
pugilist. He became filled with a long
ing for gore, aud tearing himself away
from family and friends came to Chi
cago for the purpose of enlistlnS in the
regular army.
Il reckoned." said Mr. Benson in tell
ing his story, that if there were any
Indians TO be killed, John Benson, Of
Swamp Creek, could do the business
right up TO the handle"
Mr.. Benson made application at the
cavalry recruiting headquarters, 10
Clark street. IN n competitive exam
ination with a score Of about as tough
looking citizens as he had ever seen,
Mr.. Benson was accepted. The next
day he was sworn in, taking an oath 10
support the constitution of the United
States, repel invasions, and suppress
instructions for five years at Alb a
month. Two First Ward citizens and
n Bohemian from the Fourteenth Ward
were also accepted and sworn in. For
ten days he had life and death strug-
gle with the viands of a Clark street
restaurant, at the end Of which he was
ordered TO the front. 1t was IA happy
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-31
The Oklahoma Craze.

AS the time approaches when, by the
proclamation of the president, the peo-
pie may go in TO possess the land OF
Oklahoma great crowds of "boomers"
are gathering on the borders OF the
promised land. Everywhere along the
line mems nerves are strung to the ut
most and, like dogs held in leash, they
are waiting impatiently for the mo-
ment of release, when the clock shall
proclaim the hour Of noon on the 22d
OF April. Then will come rush and
"A struggle in which the weakest will
be trampled on and pushed aside, "and
they will take who have the power,
and they will keep who can The
Winchester and the revolver will make
short work OF all differences about
titles or corner stakes, and the readi-
est man in getting the drop will proba-
bly, be the most successful in making a
disputed entry
1t is singular there should be such a
craze over this land. for there are mil
lions OF acres just as fair and fertile
awaiting the labor OF the husband
man throughout the entire west.
Doubtless IL is good land and needs but
to be "tickled with the hoe to make it
laugh with the harvest" but as much
may be said Of the land of Washing
ton, OF Oregon, Of California, not to
speak OF Montana and the Dakotas.
That there will be disaster to many
and much bloodshed in taking up these
lands needs no great provision TO fore
tell. There are about 1S, 900, 900 acres
open to settlement, and il every acre
could be entered there would be IL, go
homesteads OF 100 acres each. AL
ready it is estimated there are over
10000 armed men ready To go in, and
companies are being formed almost
everywhere In the United States which
expect to reach the promised land on
the opening day. II is no exaggera-
ton TO say that at least 80. 900 per-
sons will endeavor TO homestead land
which at the very best will only sup
ply about 1000 Quarrels and blood
shed can only result from such state
of affairs.
In the struggle about 10 take place
for the possession OF these lands there
are some who think that the race will
DO won by the swift and the battle by
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-31
AN ANGEL UNAWARES.
Love that died ere this day was done

Love that died ere this day was done
Came 10 my door last night,
Knocking and weeping and wailing on,
Shut out from the warmth and light.
"Now, wherefore, wherefore, y thou Dead,
Return 10 trouble me so.
i thought the green moss covered thy head,
" here the earliest Violets blow,
Where spring sounds are calling,
And tender breezes go.
Then answered Love in woful tome
Without in the dark and cold i
"Forget st thou mo who WAS once thine
own,
In the beautiful days Of old!
Arise, arise, and opn the door,
And take thy weary one home
My lonely grave on the windswept shore
So dank with the salt sea foam.
Where the hoarse waves are bowling,
And evil specters roam
so looscd the latch and opened wide
To clasp the wanderer hand,
When / saw vision glortied
Upon my threshold stand.
Lo Love, new robed i'm raimcnt bright
New-girt with an angel guise,
With the old sweet smile on his lips CT
light.
He Whispered: 80, be wise,
Return, thou hearts dearest,
With me TO Paradise
The Overland
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-31

the strong. Fleet horses have been en-
gagged ready for m ounting on the APP
pointed day, and on these the boomers
will speed away and thus distance their
more slow-going competitors. The
most ingenious device, however, is
that OF party OF Hoosiers, who have
encamped near the border OF the
promised land with balloon. At the
time appointed they expect To ascend
high enough To obtain n good pospect
of the coveted country; then, picking
out good spot, they will descend and
possess it. This will all be very fine If
wind and weather favor, but if these
are unpropitious they could easily he
blown over into Texas before being
able TO make descent.
If this raid would end the matter
there would be little TO say, but IL is
only the beginning. For years the
longing and covetous eyes of the
border whites have been east upon
the Indian territory, and now n sop
has been thrown TO them, like n bone
to a hungry dog. 1t will not satisfy
them, nor will anything satisfy them
short of the complete possession of the
Indian lands. Notwithstanding the
solemn treaty by which the United
States guaranteed the possession OF
this territory TO the Indians forever.
the whites are bound 10 have these
lands The opening wedge has now
been entered 1t Is only a ques ton
of time when all that country will be
possessed by the whites. -Chicago Her
aid.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-31

nate In having met her, she is so sweet
aud graceful, quite like n soft rhythm
herself in her motions, and so earnest
and true. She has such lovely brown
eyes, with, as Stella said such sad
story in them. Her name is Annie
Martyr and she is visiting for few
days with II friend OF mine at Revere.
She is really so lovely, aud | do like
her poems so well. But, there, how |
do run on! You will think me quite
silly for an old woman" said my land
lady, as she gave me, the poem with
the sweet poem in It.
To me | now fully realize there
never could be bat one Annie, and yet
there was many by that name and
might be many Annie Martyrs. Yet,
somehow, il was the one Annie out
from the whole wide world who had,
in spirit, spoken 10 me that night, and
stayed the mad, unsatis'ying infatua-
ton, the alluring influence swaying
me.
Wen, | needed one days respite
from the almost ceaseless toll OF years,
and IA well 20 10 Revere as anywhere,
could rest there and might see her
again
IL cannot quito agree with you there,
Mrs. Merrill, ] think If we once ~ and
then others passing between the rest
of the sentence the speakers voice, my
Annie's voice, softand sweet rs ever,
but with IA low note OF plaintivc sad
ness i'm it. was lost to me.
They had passed me. these two
ladies in earnest conversation and
had not noticed them in my abstract
ion as | stood idly watching the waves
roll in, while crowds of gay pleasure
seekers swayed around me. | hurried
after them, saw where they went, and
in the dusk that evening | fingered
near and listened to her singing. And
then the demon Of jealousy tortured me
again 10 madness.
SO she sang to him? What was t.
her? ! would never see her again.
would 20 back TO my fate, think
called it. The singing. the music had
ceased while brooled over my
wrongs, and now n side door softly
opened near, very near to where
stood, and quito Involuntary, | step
ped directly in front of her.
There was a low, piteous little cry
90 9hc StiN iAN' hAlA tll'H SNl ttNliAuB ltI
hands out toward me, she moaned,
'Oh' Dick, how could you leave me
so? How could you be so crucl?'
And then | cried out,
But you had him-what was | 70
your
"All the world. Dick. out OF all the
world | wanted none but you. but you.
He was my cousin, lived in the same
family from a baby, and was married
long ago. | thought no harm. and you
got so fierce over il, ! only meant "a
tease you, and then you wouldn't let
me tell you and went away nobody
knew where but, ! forget, Dick. you
have some one else 10 care for now,
and don't want me. for felt it was you
they were talking about yesterday; and
they said she was so handsome and
rich, and thought the world OF you
and she tried TO leave me.
Did | let her? Oh, no, For out OF
all the world | wanted her, and since
in that we agree. who should separate
us?
And the bewitching blue eyes smiled
just as sweetly, in their alluring lattcry,
on another, for ! have seen them. and
been glad; and oh. so grateful to the
kindly, motherly one who placed a
spray OF golden rod in my room, and
saved inc from the bitter, restless pain
Of an unsatisfed heart. Yankee
Blade
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-31
WHAT He GOT.

Dog" They mingled considerable in so
ciety, but dId not come up to the stand
ard created by modern writer's OF from
tier life
Later in the autumn Crazy Horse,
Blue-Nozed Charlie and forty or fly
warriors arrived in camp one bright AZ
ternoon. They came hearing the olive
branch Of peace and several large dark
colored Jugs The day was spent in ex-
changing the results OF one years work
for quantity Of "red eye warranted
to kill or the money refunded. Benson
watched the Indians closely and express
ed the opinion that he could lick the
whole outfit single-handed. The noble
red men pitched their camp a mile from
the barracks, and as the sun sneaked
behind the western hills Private Benson
might have been seen vending his way
lin the direction Of the camp. Though
out hunting for n row he was not averse
to brn ging back few scalps as me-
mento of his visit He found roast
dog banquet and informal soiree in pro-
gresS and was rendered flattering re-
ception. Crazy Horse invited him to
drink and would not listen to a refusal.
Benson drank. He drank again at the
personal solicitation of Blue-Nosed
Charlie. As his SPIRITS arose ne executed
pigeon wing TO the deep qualification
OF the assembled warriors. They re-
quested an encore. Benson haughtily
refused and gave Rocks mills Back"
swinging right-hander which dazed
the proud but intoxicated red man.
Taking mean advantage of over
whelming numbers the dastardly COW
ards tied Private Benson To "A tree and
held grand knife and tomahawk throw
ing tournament for points, overland
throws beng barred. Benson was
rescued by a detachment of soldiers.
just about the time that Crazy Horse
was in the act of saturating his frame
with ccal oil preparatory TO the con-
GLIDING pyrotechnlcal exhibition. The
following night Private Joshua Benson
deserted the regular army.
From Mr.. Benson's narrative il would
seem that there Is something lacking to
maintain the proper esprit de corps in
the rank aud file of our Grave defenders.
Mr.. Benson may have overdrawn the
picture. but the fact cannot be denied
that 1000 men annually desert the
army and re-enter the walks of private
life Why is this, and what is the rem
edy?-Chicago Herald.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-31
Zen ,sut.er- discovery.

A Washington special says "A very un-
pleasant episode has come to light in
the pending Butler-Porter controversy.
General Butler went TO the Navy De-
partment TO hunt up the log book of the
Harriet Lane. The Lane was Porters
ship, and her log book would, of course.
have shown conclusively whether Adj
miral Porter ran away, as Gen. Butler
says he did, or whether he didn't
Gen. Butler obtained Secretary Tracy's
permission TO consult the log book and
make all the subscriptions he needed.
But when Gen. Butler began hunting
among the flies for the log it was gone
Some one had distracted it. He report
ed the fact to Secretary Tracy, who nm
mediately gave orders that thorough
search should be made. A number OF
clerks were Immediately detailed TO
hunt it up. They included men who
have been IN the department since the
war and are familiar with every 6le and
record in the library.
An exhaustive and systematic search
was begun and every book and paper
was examined, every bundle OF old doe
uments was overhauled, but in vain.
The old log book, which VIII either de-
stroy or Vindicate the Admiral of our
Navy, was. gone.
1t is hardly necessary SO say TO what
influence Gen. Butler ascribes the dis
of the log book and he knowc
that its disappearance at just this time
will insure Admiral Porter more than
anything 1T may contain.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-31
The Value of a Renntation.

"Why do YOU look so sad, Miss
Ethel?"
SISTER Heller is goiag 10 marry Tom
Barry"
The worthless young reprobate! No
wonder you are sad"
"Oh, il is not that / wanted TO mar
ny him myself. Life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-31
The Attractive Ball PLAYER.

at is now or never with me, Charley.
Delays are dangerous at this season OF
the year, and I've made up my mind
To propose TO Miss Simpkins this very
evening"
Charley Delays are dangerous.
What do you mean by that?
'Why, stupid, the ball season opens
pretty soon, and If don't nail her now
she'll get mashed on ball player"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-31
A Hearty Commitment.

Mrs. Maguiness-"Phats thin pic
turs in the paper. Mike?"
Mibe-"Thim's Photographs av some
o. the New York. Boord av Alder
min"
Mrs. Maguinncss examining them)
-"Moy, moy! Them's handsome
enough to have boon bourn in ould
Oirland. New York Weekly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-31
THE CAMP FIRE.
Mr.. Benson of Swamp Creek Joins the
Army.

Mr.. Benson of Swamp Creek Joins the
Army.
short stories illustrating All Phases
OF a soldiers Life ana Expert
ences i'm Times OF War
and Peace.
Army Calls.
First Call
AT six a. m. first call is blown
FOr "A roll-call-not for drlll,
Ind If you're absent from the call
You're marched of 10 the Mil.
Mes Call
At half-past,siN the bell does ring
To call YOU into grub;
half hour after, If you're not there
You ii miss it-and there's the rub.
Sick Call
At half-past seven j. blown Sick Cali
For those needing doctors care,
And a. an Army surgeon is Government
man,
The case, excused are rare.
Fatigue Call
At eight O'clock Fatigue Calls blown.
And out To work youll 20,
And work away IL hard a. YOU like
TIL at 'leven they recall blow.
Dinner Call.
At twelve o'clock the dinner j. served
From which there are few abscntecs;
And then the men can rest themselves,
And Till one o'clock take their ease.
Fatigue Call -
At one o'clock fatigue again.
For those who this day must spin;
Until at four their work i DER,
And at sound oil the bugle turn in.
supper
Al half-past five supper time comes,
The last meal OF the day;
And those that are hungry 90 in and eat
The rest, OF course stay away
Retreat
At six p. M, first call AGAIN,
For Retreat well fall IN line,
To answer our names ~ we did at six
And the same Wen do al nine.
Taps
At half-past nine TAPS i blown,
Then all OF the lights are PIT out;
The men go to bed--lecp the sleep OF the
just,
Till first call the next day they turn out.
Fort Benton, Oak. {. W. III.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-31
a Royal Nurse.

This pleasant little anecdote is told
OF the Empress Frederick. During the
Franco-German War of lS70-'11, when
she was Crown Princess of Germany,
she acted as nurse to the wounded SOL
diers. and rendered great aid to the Red
Cross Society.
One of the wounded men to whom she
had oeen kind, not knowing her, asked
her one day II she had any relatives at
the front. 81 have two" she an
swered, my father and my husband. !"
MAY be, said the soldier, IL might
know them. What are their names,
and what regiment do they belong
tor
my fathers 0ame is Wilhelm" re,
piled the Crown Princess, land they call
my husband 'Unser Fritz"
The soldier saluted and remained
silept.-Youth's Companion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-31
In the Pntare-

Lady-Biddy, have you seen the lit.
tie stuffed bird had in my bohnet0
Biddy-Yis, mum; l put 1t in the
soup TO make IL little richer. Epoch.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-04-24
NOTICE OF TIME FOR PROVING
WILL, ETC.

TN THE SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF
In the matter of the estate of Sylvester Ly-
man, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Thursday, the
said day, at the courtroom of this Court, De
partment Two thereof, corner Franklin and
New High streets, in the city of Los Angeles,
has been appointed as the time and place for
hearing the application of Nettie p. Lyman,
praying that document now on file in this
Court, purporting to be the last will and testa-
ment Of the said deceased, be admitted TO pro.
bate; and that letters testamentary be issued
thereon to said Nettie P. Lyman, at which
time and place all persons interested therein
may appear and contest the same.
Dated April 10, 1889.
@. II. DUNsMOOR, County Clerk.
a11td By N. J. AsHMoRE, Deputy.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-04-24
THE ODD FELLOWS.
Preparations for the Celebration of
the 10th Anniversary.

the 10th Anniversary.
Next Friday the Odd Fellows of this
city will give an entertainment at Turn.
verein Hall, in commemoration of the
10th anniversary of the organization oi
the order in the United States. The
first lodge was instituted in this country
at Baltimore, April 26, 1919. Thirty-twc
years later, in 1851, the order had worked
its way out to California, and in 1856,
the first lodge in Los Angeles was
founded.
At the entertainment at Turnverein
Hall, the following programme will be
carried out:
Overture, "Among the Minstrels, p
Orchestra. Introduction, by Chairman
j. Reynolds. Opening Address, Rev.
w. W. A. Knighten. Mandoline Sere-
made, Arion Quintette. Vocal Solo,
with violin obligato by A. Grosser) Miss
A. Grosser. Grafton, "Odd Fellow
ship" by Prof. w. F. Arend. Vocal
Solo. Miss Irene Bollinger. Forget Me
Not" Arion Quiptette.
The various lodges which will take
part in the effair are: No 80, Los Ange-
les Lodge; No. 160. Golden Rule; No.
1923, Goodwill No. 1926 East Side; No.
SO, Arbor Vital, r. D.; No. 128, Eureka,
RID; No. 81, Orange Grove Encamp-
ment; No. 81, Magnolia Encampment;
No. II, Canton Orion Encampment.
There are several committees which
have been appointed to take charge OF
the affair; that on arrangements consists
Of the following:
J. Reynolds, Chairman G. w. Saurret,
Secretary; j. Ashman, j. E. Lacy, g..
NJ. Dewey, DIR. w. badge, j. J. Jones, A
]. Kohl, E. Edwards, ]. See Katz, G. w.
Stockwell, j. Watt, @. Wickman, A. j.
Pooby, L. J. Baudowin, Miss d. Fisher,
[. B. Parmeter, Miss E. Alexander, ]. H.
Partridge, Mrs. F. B. Fitzpatrick.
The members Of the Reception Com
mittee are: johnson Reynolds, Miss
Lena Frank, G. w. Stockwell, w. H.
Macdonald, M. S. Rowell and E. A.
Clark.
Mr.. A. J. Koll will serve as floor man
ager. assisted by G. w. Saurret, Miss d.
Fisher, g. G.. Mckay, P. j. Bolan, F.
Froeser.
A large number ef invitations have
been issued, and very pleasant enter
tainment is anticipated.