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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20

out taking few miles constitutional up
town. Mrs. Marshall, with smile wreathed
face. and looking as happy and light
hearted as upon her wedding day. well
coined her visitor and appeared delighted
10 have the opportunity OF telling frankly
aud fully-while awaiting Mr.. Marshall's
return-what DIR. Williams Pink Pills
had done for her husband.
at was happy day for me-" she said
''when Mr.. Marshall tried Dr. Williams
Pink Pills. Many's the weary day had
before that Look at all these things we
bought, hoping they would cure him." and
the good lady turned with an armful OF
straps and tacklings Of all kinds. There
was a combination Of harness aud attach
ments of leather used for the ''suspensory
treatment by which the crippled man
was hung in the barn by his body with his
feet but few inches from the floor. There
were enough belts, baIdages, supporters
and soles 10 set up a good sized store.
Then Mrs. Marshall showed a collection of
crutches and sticks which her husband
had used. The whole collection was q
large and remarkable one.
Mrs. Marshall showed letter received
that day from New York State. in which
was query similar TO many that had pre-
viously been received by Mr.. Marshall,
write me il it is fact or only an ad-
vertisement"
Heres q bundle OF letters" said Mrs.
Marshall, showing about hundred letters
tied together, that my husband has re-
ceived during the past two weeks, and
can tell you he is only too glad 10 answer
all the letters cheeIfully and readily, for
he is anxious to give all the information he
can to others suffering as he did" A firm
step here was heard at the gate and in a
moment "a sturdy healthy looking man OF
middle age, with glowing black side whsk-
ers and ruddy, pleasant features stepped
into the room. 1t was Mr.. Marshall, who
gave no indication OF ever having been a
sick man, suffering from ataxy. When
the reporters mission was explained Mr..
Marshalrs face lighted up with smile,
which caused q responsive one TO rise upon
the features OF his wife. and he expressed
his perfect willingness TO tell all that was
asked of him.
why, l feel better man now than ]
did ten years ago." said he. cueerfully
Its four years next August since | did
a DAYS work but | guess | can soon make ii
start again About my illness? IL was
all caused through falling and hurting my
back. l kept getting worse until couldn I
GET of a chair without n stick or crutches.
The lower part Of my body and legs were
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20
THEHAMILTON MIRACLE.
The Case Investigated by a Globe
Reporter.
The FACTS FULLY VERIFIED.
One Of the Most Remarkable Cases
on Record.

"A Man Pronounced by Eminent Physi-
clans Permanently Disabled Fully Re
eovers---Fac-simiIe OF the Cheque for
$1,000 Paid by Royal Tempiars Of
Temperance for Total Disability--IIu n-
dreds of Visitors.
TORONTO DAILY GLOBE, July 25.-This
Is an ago OF doubt; especially in regard to
cures by patent medicines, and not without
reason for TOO often have the sick and
their near and dear loved ones been deceiv-
ed by highly recommended nostrums that
were swallowed to be of less avail than as
much water. The old. old fable of the boy
and the wolf applies also too frequently to
many OF the specific concoctions for curing
the ills that flesh is heir TO; and when a
real cure is effected by a genuine remedy
those who might be benefited fight shy Of
II; saying, lit was cure. cure so often be-
fore that / won't try it," When such a
ttate OF affairs exists it is advisable that
assurance should be made doubly sure
few weeks ago a marvellous and
almost miraculous cure was made known
TO Canadians through the medium of the
Hamilton newspapers. II was stated that
Mr.. John Marshall, well-known resident
OF Hamilton, by the aid OF DIR. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People, had been
snatched from the very jaws OF DEATH
placed upon his feet and enabled 10 mingle
with his fellow citizens with more than
renewed health and strength and even
brighter spirits that he had experienced
for years before. This remarkable state
ment naturally excited the wonder OF
almost a continent Some believed, most
people doubted although the facts were
placed so clearly as to ward off the slight
est suspicion of fraud. TO investigate the
very extraordinary cure and place before
tho people of Canada and the United
States yerhcation or otherwise of il was
the special mission Of GLOBE reporter a
few days ago
a close inquiry into the circumstances
first showed that Mr.. John Marshall, whose
residence is % Little William street, OF
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20

was n ade and our Dominion Medical ref
cree. we paid Mr.. Marshall the total dis
ability benefit of one thousand dollars. He
was paid by a cheque on the Bank OF
Montreal. There is no doubt whatever
about the remarkable character OF Mr..
Marshalls cure. A large number Of
our members in this city were intimately
acquainted with MIR. Marshall and called
upon him frequently. All were unanim-
Gus in the belief that he was past all
hope Of recovery. His cure is looked upon
as next TO miracle. 1 have conversed
with him a number OF times about IL, and
he gives the whole credit TO DIR. Williams
Pink Pills and the application of cold water
which Is recommended as q subsidiary
treatment by the proprietors OF the mcdi-
cine, He drops into my Office every day
or two and is apparently enjoying good
health now"
The general offices OF the order are in
the old Bank OF Upper Canada building
Just opposite the publishing house. Mr.
j. III. Land, the Dominion secretary, was
easily found, and in response TO the ques-
tions asked simply corroborated all that the
| general manager had said. Mr. Land is
II eighbor of Mr.. Marshall. living with
in a block of him in the northeastern part
of the city. He was well acquainted with
him for years before he was taken sick,
and pronounced his recovery as one Of the
most remarkable things in all his expe-
rience.
IL have not much faith in patent nos
trums." said Mr.. Land. ''but Mr.. Mar
shalrs case proves beyond doubt that DIR.
Williams Pink Pills are wonderful med
icine. He seems to have exhausted all
other means and methods OF treatment
during his long illness and all without any
benefit, but his recovery was rapid and
wonderful Immediately after he commenc-
co using DIR. Williams Pink Pills"
Inquiries among the city druggists dis
closed the fact that an extraordin mary de-
mand had arisen for DR.. Williams Pink
| Pills, and that the claims made for them
by the proprietors are borne out by
numerous cures. IL may here be remarked
! that DR.. Williams Pink Pills are offered
by the propretors as certain blood tonic
| and nerve builder for all diseases arising
| from an over taxed or weakened condition
| of the nervous system. or from an i'm
| poyerished or vitiated condition Of the
blood as the complaints peculiar to
| female weakness, loss Of appetite, inability
| 10 sleep dizziness, pale and sallow COM
| plexons loss OF memory. that tired feeling
which affects 80 many, and disease result
| ing from over work, mental worry, abuse
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20
THE SONS OF DICKENS.

Their Careers Show That Genlus l. Not
Hereditary.
The second son OF Dickens was
Francis Godfrey Dickens. And some
OF us who have mixed the newspaper
life OF London and Chicago and Cal.
cutta know him well-knew him well.
for one must write the sad past tense
Dear Frank Dickens was born in the
year lS4l-he was the fourth child.
In his note book the novelist wrote:
"A plump and merry little chap. this
second son OF NINE
Poor little chap!
He caugh: the Fleet-street fever and
went ink mad; he caught the Dahooley
fever and ieshed and blooded his
sword in India; he fought Louis Riel
in Canada aye, and captured Big
Bear; he came TO Chicago and gam
bled away his money in a Clark street
gambling house; he died one windy.
sleoty night in grim. little Illinois
town-Moline. There he is buried.
But his brother Henry did WELL won
the second scholarship at Trinity Hall
at the age of 20 and was twenty-ninth
wrangler in fair year when the
wranglers were over forty. He is now
a successful barrister with wife and
five children.
And the daughters Of Dickens? The
eldest is unmarried; the other is Mrs
Kitty" Perugin. a deservedly well
known portrait painter. Mrs.
''Kitty's" iame--if one must be fairly
accurate-is wee small affair but
then she has done something; she has
painted the portrait of that baronet of
baccarat Sir William Gordon Cum
ming.
Junior Charles Dickens has three
daughters. Two OF them run type
writing establishment of Covent Gar
den. the third Mary. is playing small
parts in a stock company touring the
provinces.
No-genius is not hereditary.
Chicago Graphic.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20

The GRANDMOTHER of the Emperor OF Chi.
ma Is 50 years old, blind, deaf, and a Grip.
pie, and the other day her loving grand.
son presented her with 500 singing birds,
200 silk dresses and 100 musical instru.
ments
The late John II. Latrobe, Of Baltimore,
learned to use typewriter after he had
reached the rye of so. He was a man OF
great Industry, and had carefully devel.
oped the art of utilizing what he called
scraps OF time
Husband: "Why don't you wear your
new dressl" Wife: 1T Is unbecoming, OF
else It is out OF style, or possibly 1t Is q
horrible misat-Pm not sure which; but ]
must look like fright or q simpleton in
It," Husband: why soi" Wife "All my
friends praise It,
The invisible seamless glove Is a novelty
Tho puzzle 10 how the feat Is accomplished.
equally az IL causes much male speculation
TO discover how ladies get into n certain
make Of dress which shows no hooks, no
buttons, and no lscing to the eye Of ths
most inquisitorial.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20
German
Syrup

Here is an incident from the South
mississippi, written i'll April, 800,
just after the Grippe had visited that
country. am a farmer, one of
those who have to rise early and
work late. At the beginning oflast
Winter l was on tri p to the City
ofVicksburg, Miss. where got we'll
drenched in a shower of rain. l
went home and was soon after seized
with a dry, hacking cough. This
grew worse every day, until l had
to seek relief. consulted DR.. Dixon
who has since died, and he told me
to get bottle of Boschee's German
Syrup. Meantime my cough grew
worse and worse and then the Grippe
came along and l caught that also
very severely. My condition then
compelled me to do something. l
got two bottles Of German Syrup. I
began using them, and before taking
!hiuch Of the second bottle, l was
&. entirely clear of the Cough that had
hung to me so long, the Grippe, and
all its bad effects. l felt tip-top and
have felt that way ever since. }"
PETER J. BRIALs, Jr., Cavuga, Hines
Co., Miss. o.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20
or loss of vital forces. etc.


John A. Barr well known and popular
dispenser Of drugs here, told the reporter
that he knew Of no patent medicine that
had such demand upon it, or one that had
done all that was promised for it. On that
day ne had sold no less than forty boxes Of
the pills. and since he received the first in
stalmcnt he had sold nearly three hundred
boxes. He told Of several cases Of great
relief and cure that had come under his
notice. Mr.. VIM. Webster, MacNab
street, after suffering from ataxy for
years, from the first had found certain
relief from taking the pills, and he is now
a new man. MIR George Lees, corner Of
Park and Main streets, after years Of i'll
ness OF a similar nature, had taken three
boxes Of the pills, and was able to walk
out greatly improved in health.
Another case MIR. Barr vouched
for Was Il city patient, who had been cured
by the pills Of the effects Of la grippe, after
having been given up by the doctors.
Many others had spoken highly of the Pink
Pills as fine remedy for nervous and
blood disorders. Other druggists told the
same story.
One thing worthy Of note in connection
with the use Of DR.. Williams Pink Pills is
the light expense attending the treatment
These Pills are sold in boxes. never in
bulk or by the hundrcd) at fifty ceuts u
box. If your dealer does not keep them
ask him to order them from Messrs. Fuller
~ Fuller Co. Chicago. H.. or Messrs.
Farraud, Williams 81 Clark, Detroit, Mich.
or they will be seat by mail, post paid, by
addressing the Dr. Williams Medicine
Co., Morristown, n. Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20
EXPERTS NEED GOOD EYES.
Ability to Detect Color In Microsoopical
and Other Tests.


The case OF tho man "Frenchy"
raised rather curious point regard
ing the value OF medico- chemical tes-
timony says the New York Recorder.
IL is known fact that color blindness
has become SO common that no rail
road or steamship company will en-
ploy man where human life is de-
pending upon his powers OF discern
ing signals who cannot pass an exam
ination successfully for that defect 1t
varies in different men from an utter
inability To distinguish certain colors
to the inability to distinguish their
shades.
1t is just here that the point comes
in. A number OF chemical tests for
poisons depend upon the perfect eye
sight as well as upon his knowledge
of chemistry and his experience. Yet
expert chemists operating on the same
samples in what is known as color
metric analysis seldom, If ever, agree
in cumulative determination. The
estimation of copper commercially is
made by discoloring "a solution OF a
known weight Of pure copper dissolved
in nitric acid. TO which an excess of
ammonia has been added, with u solu-
ton of cyanide of potassium. When
the blue disappears the quantity Of
cyanide used is noted and the I'M
known solution is treated in the same
manner until 1t, too, is discolored.
The quantity of cyanide is again noted
and then n simple sum in proportion
tells how much copper is contained in
the latter.
No two chemists. according to SUIT
ton. tho English writer on this special
branch Of chemistry. except by chance.
ever agree rs 20 exactly when the blue
disappears. and this is due 10 tho i'm
perfection of human eyesight. The
same error is committed wherever
color tests which demand nice dis
tinction of tints arise.
Taylor on Toisons' which is n
standard work among physicians both
here and in England gives number
of tests which depend altogether upon
the perfect eyesight OF the observer.
Among them is Marsh's test To distin-
guish arsenic from antimony by the
production of the arsenical mirror. A
man with poor eyesight might not be
able TO detect the mirror at all.
Then. again, many OF the so much
boosted microscopical tests depend on
the most perfect eyesight as TO distin-
gushing shape and identifying minute
crystals. The eyesight must be per-
feet indeed that solved into all its
component parts the various matters
contained in the dried contents taken
from Frenchy's nails SO as TO deter
mine dried blood. hillary matter, and
last though not least, corn beef and
cabbage from say bacon and cabbage.
But perhaps all these experts in
criminal cases who testify have per-
feet sight. Well. perhaps so; but
how does it come that so many OF
them have TO wear glasses? Why
should not every expert be examined
by order of tho court as 20 the condi-
ton Of his eyesight before being al
lowed TO testify to so-called truth that
may be an error due to the defective
state of his optic nerve? Who're
human life or liberty is at stake We
cannot be too careful
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20
The Only One Ever Printed--Can You
Find the Word.

There is 3-inoh display advertisement
In this paper this week which has no two
words alike except one word The same
Is true OF each new one appearing each
week. from the DIR. Harter Medicine Co
This house places Crescent" on every
thing they make and publish. Look for It,
send them the name OF the word. and they
will return you Book. BEAUTIFUL LITHo-
GRAPHS or SAMPLES FREE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20
You can't believe

Ou can't OetteOo
some dealers always. They want to
sell the medicine that pays them the
largest profit. What you want to
buy is the one that does you the
most good.
Which one is it?
Sometimes, it may be matter
of doubt. But, in the case of
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription,
there's no room for doubt. It's a
matter that can be proved.
With the facts before you, it's
an insult to your intelligence to
have something else offered as
just as good"
And here's the proof Among
all the medicines that claim to cure
woman's peculiar weaknesses, irreg-
ularities, and diseases, the Favor
tie Prescription" is the only ono
that's guaranteed
If it doesn't do all that's claimed
for it, if it doesn't give satisfaction
in every case, you'll have your
money back.
There's strength and vigor for
every tired and feeble woman,
health and a new life for every
delicate and ailing woman and if
there's no help, there's no pay.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20

Ihave used Salvation OIL for chiibiains
in my family. and a few applications pro-
cured not only entire relief. but . perma-
nent cure.
J. Townshend. i02 s. Charles St., Balti-
more, Md.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20

novelty In the way OF legislation is an
nounced from South Australia. boys un-
der eighteen years OF age dare not smoke!'
and erybody. when they catch cold. have
To take DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup, as the leg
islators regard IL the only safe remedy IL
coughs and colds.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20

Is n bool. worth its weight In gold. 1t Is
written by one of the best known and most
successful hygienic physicians OF New
York who has for twenty five years been a
student OF the laws OF health and disease
This book is included with every boX OF
Garfield Tea, which cures constipation and
sick headache, restores the complexion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20

When che was . Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Csstoria,
When abe had Children she gave them CAstcriA.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20

McGinty is down no more TO be seen,
Annie Rooney now takes the cake,
She also takes a powder Of Coaline,
Whenever she has Headache.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20

\ Sore Throat or Cough, IL suffered
to progress often results in an incurabld
throat or lung trouble "BrOicHS Brch'
chicI Trcthesn give instant relief.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20

A million kilograms week pass Though
the London postotfice.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20

| A vinegar vat has been constructed In
Tuckerton. Pa, which will hold l. 000 barrels.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20
..YOuR OWN PHYslCIANo

The human brain Weighs one-thirty-6f
OF the whole body.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20

Mrs. winslow's Soothing syrup, for Chill
dren teething. softens tho gums, reduces inaamma-
tlon nllays pain. wind collie. 2jc. a bottle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20

Cats continue growing until they are {
year old.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20

floating jewelry store Is one of the
commercial novelties on the Maine coast.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20

Chinese maidens pluck out their eye
brows.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20

j. G. SIMPSON. Marques, W. v, says: Halls
Catarrh cure cured me OF a very bad case
Of catarrh." Druggists sell II, 75c.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20

w. &. Chnfiee, Oswego, n, n, has best and
largest Shorthand School on Earth.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20

DIR. Foote'S new pamphlet on varicoceie tells
all about II, and what all men ought 10 know. sent
(sealed) for ~ cents. Box sSs. New York.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20

The world uses $500, 900 steel pens every
day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20

There are more Germans than Irish iu
the United States,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20

FITS.-All Fits stopped free by m, kLiSk's GRrAr
Nerve Rcstorer. No Fit after frstday use Mar
Fellous Treatise and 81 90 trial Nottlo free to
Etcases. Send 20 Dr. Kline. 93I Arch st.. Pbia-, Pa
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20

Twenty-Five Kansas newspapers are edit
ed by women.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20

There are 1 go miles Of water pipe in
London
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20

The revenue of bankrupt Egypt was
flo go, 900 last year
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-11-20

w. N. u. D.--0-f7.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-10
A SETTLED FACT.
Rock Island Secures the Brass
and Metal Foundry.
Ne Eotiati0ns Practically Concluded
with MIR. Hooper ana the site
Alone Remains.

Negotiations which have been pending
for sometime with G. n. Hooper. repre~
senting the Dubuque Brass and Metal
company with view to bringing the in :
dustry to Rock Island resulted last
night i: practica consumation
OF the deal. The required
capital stock has been nearly all SUBJ
scribed. 7. B. Davis and other practi.
cal men having became interested in the
project. The question of site has not
yet been entirely determined, but is very
likely will be in day or two. Several
very desirable locations have been of
fered Mr.. Hooper gratis and strong in
ducements held out to him by each. He
has all the sites under consideration and
will make his selection as soon as possi>
BILE
The new industry brings to Rock ISL
and all the way from 90 to 40 skilled me-
chanics with their families and will en-
ploy when in full operation, 100 men in
al. Mr.. Hooper mas been ldentihed
with the works ever since they started, is
thoroughly experienced and practical and
added to these advantages has a large
acquaintance with the trade throughout
the country, and withal is very pleas
ant gentleman who will prove a
valuable acquisition to Rock Island
business and social circles.
This makes two new industries the
Rock Island Citizens Improvement as
sociation has planted in Rock Island this
fall, representing capital investment OF
$4,000 and giving employment to 15O
men. And what is better still. thu asso.
citation has another on the string, as i'm
portant as either of these, which it will
in all probability secure.