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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07
Ancient Milling.

For ages various cereals used in bread
making were ground with very uncouth
contrivances hardly deserving the name
of mill, as we understand it. They con-
sisted of two portable circular ston, ),
the upper being the smaller and turned
upon the lower and concave one by
means Of an iron or wooden handle, the
grain being placed between them. These
stones were usually obtained from q
quarry in the vicinity of Babylon, from
which sufficient were taken to supply
all the eastern countries.
The grind ng was usually performed
by two females, who sat opposite each
other with the millstones placed between
them, the upper stone being kept in N D
ton by the hands of the operators. Very
often this tedious work was assigned to
prisoners, who considered it most de.
grading task. This fact is recorded in
Holy Writ, in With we are told that
Samson did grind in the prison house
of the Philistines," and jeremiah be.
walls the fact that the Babylonians
"took our young men to grind. De
troit Free Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07
A Mine in Ancient Greece.

At Laurium are found 1900 ancient
shafts, with their connected galleries.
These shafts average about two meters
square Che round shaft is almost I'M
known) and are sunk from 20 to 1870 me-
ters in deptn, but never below sea level.
The galleries open into ancient chambers,
sometimes 80 feet high and $50 feet wide.
According to NJ. Cordella's estimate the
ancients extracted from these mines a
mass of mineral amounting to 105, 000, 0J0
cubic meters and yielding 2,100,0S4 tons
of lead and s, 400 tons of silver, or value
of An 1913, 600 drachmas.
The work employed steadily about 49,
600 laborers-3,000 in the mines them
selves-almost exclusively slaves. The
earthern lamps, water jugs aud picks
found in our day in some of the low, tor
tuous passages through which man
must work his way on hands and knees
have pathos of their own. Slaves were
cheap and the labor problem easy at first.
Proprietors worked their own slaves or
hired other peoples at an obol per day
say So drachmas a year Ga saddle horse
in Athens now brings 200 drachmas per
month)-and the price of slaves ranged
from 40 drachmas upward, according to
quality. Engineering Record.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07
A CHILD IN THE LIONS CAGE.
Awful Ordeal of Lion Keeper In the
Employ of the Khedive of Egypt.

AWfui ordeal OF Lion Keeper In the
Employ of the Khedive of Egypt.
"When Ismail Pasha the extravaganza
khedive Of Egypt, reigned over that his
torical land" said an acquaintance Of
the notorious ruler, "he had in his gar
den large cage of African lions Noble
brutes they Were and until the event of
which speak l never tired Of looking
at them. Ore day, while walking with
his highness in the garden, the keeper,
accompanied by pretty little girl, en-
tered, carrying basket of meat Tor the
lions.
1.-The khedive and walked toward the
cage TO watch the beasts eat. They
were hungry, and bounced upon their
food with a ravenous fury that chilled
me. Standing close by the cage, with
her hands resting on the bars, was the
little child, her long golden hair at
times blown by the breeze inside the in
closure.
"'Why do you permit your daughter
TO go so near the lionsY the khedive asked
of the keeper
"'Oh, replied the keeper, they are so
accustomed to her they would not harm
her.
"'Then open the door and put her in.
side said the khedive.
my blood froze at the command, for
command it was. | tried to speak but
could not. ] was unable even to move.
The keeper, with the submissiveness of
those who know their lives will pay for
felt if they disobey their ruler, made
with his eyes an appeal for mercy. But
seeing none in the khedive's face, he
kissed the little one tenderly, lifted her
mp, opened the door, placed her inside
and, rs the door swung to. he turned his
face away and groaned. The little one
though she did not stir, seemed not
afraid.
1.-The lions appeared surprised, and as
the largest and fercest rose and walked
toward her / thought | should choke.
Happily the father did not see the beast.
The khedive alone was unmoved, and
stood gazing at the scene calmly al
with the curious smile | had so often
seen play upon his features when watch
ing the dance of ballet The lion went
up to the child, smelled of her, looked t
her for fully half a minute, then lay
down at her feet and beat the floor with
his tail. Another lion approached. The
first one gave an ominous growl and tie
second lion went back. The others
crouched low, and each second | ex-
pected them to spring, but they did not.
This continued, think, about five mil
utes, the big lion never taking his eye'
from the girl and ceaslessly flashing the
floor.
1.-The khedive by this time was evil
IDENTIFY satisfied, and turned to the keep
er and commanded him TO thrust a live
lamb into the cage through another
door. With "A CELEBRITY have never seen
equaled, the keeper caught straying
lamb and obeyed. As he did so, every
lion sprang upon the lamb.
""Take out the child the khedive
commanded, and scarce had the words
escaped him ere the keeper, who had al
ready run to that end Of the cage, ierked
open the door, snatched the little one
out and clasped her in his arms. The
khedive laughed, tossed the keeper
coin, and, taxing my arm, walked on"
Chicago Post.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07

A1sculapius, whom Homer calls "the
blameless physician, was the famous
pupil Of Chiron. The glory Of .A1scu-
lapius' name is not dimmed as it has
come down to us through the ages.
While his treatment Of the sick was
heroic, rs was natural in am heroic age,
he did not ignore the virtue Of metaphys-
zeal treatment. To those who suffered
from violent passions he recommended
the perusal of works Of poetry, the study
of hymns and songs and an attendance
on light comedy.
1t has often been said of physicians
that they have two kinds Of medicine
one with which TO cure the patient. the
other to be used when it is desirable that
the cure shall not be effected too quick
ly. Hlsculapius had two kinds, whicr
he received from Pallas Atheue, the
goddess Of '7isdom. Both were talle0
from the veins Of Medusa. That taken
from her left side operated to the de-
struction of men. That from the right
side brought them health and strength.
Ksculapius' medicine even had the
power Of bringing the dead to hle-a
fact which so incensel the gods that
Hsculapius was Immediately put to
death by a thunderDolt. The sceptic
Montague, referring to this injustice
sarcastically expresses his surprise that
the patron of the doctors should be ser
to Tartary for restoring men TO life, when
so many Of h ; disciples are pardoned for
performing the opposite feat.-CAicago
Herald
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07
MORTGAGE sALE.-Defaun having beer

MORTGAGE sALE.-Default having been
wi made in the conditions of a mortgage made
by James +. Strong and Rachel NJ Strong 10
Chester W. Martin dated March 10Th, 1889 aud
recorded March 22 1852 in the Office Of the Regis.
ter of Deeds for GraiiOt County, In Michigan in
liber 81 Of Mortgages, on page lfO which mort
gage was duly assigned March 20 1889. by said
Martin 10 Emma &. Thompson. by written as.
signment, which was recorded March q, 1850 in
the Office Of the Register OF Deeds aforesaid In
Liber 81 of Mortgages. on page 462; on which
mortgage there j. claimed 20 be due al the date OF
this notice, seventy three dollars and fifteen cents
besides an attorney fee OF fifteen dollars, stipulat
Cd in said Mortgage 10 be paid should any pro
ceedngs be taken 10 foreclOse said Mortgage; and
no suit or proceedings al law or In equity having
been instituted 10 recover any part Of the debt
secured by said Mortgage. therefore, by virtue Of
the power OF sale i'm said Mortgage contained and
of the statute i'm such case made and provided no.
tice T. hereby given that on September l2th 1891
az one O'Clock In the afternoon at the north front
door OF the Court House. for Gratiot County In
Michigan. IN the village Of Ithaca, H. said county
there will be sold al public vendue, 10 the highest
bidder the premises in said mortgage described
viz: the east half OF the northwest quarter OF
section two, in township twelve north. Of range
three west in Michigan. said sale will be made
subject 20 the payment OF the remainder OF said
Mortgage, not yet due.
Dated, June 18th. 1891.
PERKINS a BALDWIN, EMMA G. THOMPSON.
Attys for Assignee. (637-6-ls) Assignee
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07

IITANCERY NOTICE:-Statc of Michigan
N20th Judicial Circuit in chancery. Suit pend.
ing i'm the Circuit Court FOR the county of
GratiOt. I'm Chancery, at Ithaca. on the second
day of July, 1891. Amy linn, Complainant vs.
Frank H. linn. defendant In this cause II
appearing bv afhdayit that Frank n Zinn l. a
resident OF this state, but his whereabouts are
unknown. therefore, on motion of Francis
Palmer, solicitor for complainant. IL Is ordered
cause on or before three months from the date
of this order and that within twenty lays tho
complainant cause this order TO 10 be published
i'm the ALMA RECORD "A newspaper published
aud circulated In said county, said publication
to be continued once in each week tor six
weeks in succession Gro. ;. ALDRIcH,
one of the Circuit court Com.
$50 missiOners in and for Gratiot
county, Michigan.
Dated July ., 1891.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07
The Preseience of Fnme.

The prescience of fame is very infre-
quent. The village gazes in wonder at
the return of the famous man who was
born on the farm under the hill, and
whose latent greatness nobody suspect
ed; while the youth who printed verses
in the corne of the county paper, and
drew the fascinated chances of palpita-
ting maidens in the meeting house, and
seemed TO the farmers to have associated
himself at once with Shakespeare and
Topper and the great literary or "ittery
folks" never emerges from thepoet's de.
partment in the paper in which uncon-
sciously and forever he has been cor
nered. 1t would be grim Puritan jest
if that department had beon named from
the corner of the famous dead in West
minister abbey.-George William Cur
It's in Harper's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07
No Free Lunch fin England.

Free lunches are unknown in England.
An American who sees crackers or cakes
on the bar and nibbles one of either is
promptly surprised with "a demand for
another two cents. There is lunch de-
partment in nearly every place, however
where for a few pennies one may get a
snack of bread and meat or cheese, the
bread and butter being invariably the
subject of separate charges, as are pickles
and, in fact, everything except the con-
tents of the cruet stand.-Chicago Post
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07
4 Soft Answer.

Francois is an excellent servant, and
always sits IN for Lis master One night
Viscount de B, Francois master,
came home from his club at 3 o'clock in
the morning. He found his faithful
valet in the bedroom, reclining fast
asleep on the sofa near the fire. Instead
of waking him, he quietly undressed and
got into bed. Ten minutes afterward
Francois awoke and exclaimed: Past 3
o'clock and IL beast hasn't come in yet"
The viscount raised his head and said.
in very gentle voice. "You may go to
bed, Francois; the beast has got back TO
Its lair. IL Univers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07
before You Tell a Sncret.

If You are just on the point of making
confidence it is good plan to pause
before doing so to note the proportion
between the times you have regretted
giving n confidence and the times you
have regretted Withholding it. If after
this You decide upon making your friend
q confidant you must have weighty rea-
sons for thinking him worthy of it
Murray's Magazine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07

The majority Of people die sooner than
they should. George E. Waring Jr.,
says: disease is not consequence of
life; it is due TO unnatural conditions of
living-to neglect, abuse and want"
And DR.. Stephen Smith says: "Man is
born to health and longevity; disease is
abnormal, and death, except from old
age, is accidental, and both are prevent
able by human agencies
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07
A Peculiar Exnerience

hluut ten years ago NV health became i'm
pa.rta .ud rrnuUatis SUI SGT in My suffering
vusiU rFc, hut u bhird's Rhcumatic syrup
h relieved me cuti ell OF rheumatism. fepii.
uttI nlg B ducl IS and LIVER, and benefited nay
p hole -ysfDW.
~. vs.. ROCKWELL Jackson Mich
3u statement r,aIc by B. ". Rockwell can
b" rciici upon ". j.. ThoMP on Pres, Jack.
son City Bank.
sod by -. NanDcnncg e. IL
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07

Mt Frank ilunman a young man OF Rurling-
ton ohio, states that he had been undep the
care or two prominent physicians, aud used
their trcntinrnt until he was not able TO get
dtonlt They pronounced his case incurabie
He was pBfuulcd 90 try DR.. Kings New Dis
ecyctv tor consumption Coughs aud Colds
ano it that time was not able 20 walk aeross
the street without resting. He found before
he had used hait OF a d0iias bottle. that he was
much better; hc continued 10 use it and is to
agy enjoy ~ pOod health. IL you have any
Ihfont, Lung or Chest trouble try IL We
Rie I'm ltec satisfaction. Trial bottle Tree ut H.
MebO'a, Druggist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07

The Romans, among whom agriculture
was highly favored occupation, were
an inventive race, especially IN the mat
ter of labor saving machines. Recog-
nizing the drudgery of handmills, they
invented those whose motive power was
impaired by asses, mules and oxen, and
introduced them into all the countries
conquered by their victorious armies.
There is no positive record Of the name
of the originator Of this Improvement in
milling. Detroit Free Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07

This remedy is becoming so well known and
sopOpuior a. o. need no special mention. All
who have used lcctriC Btttcrs sing The same
song oi pruisc-A purer medicine does not ex-
l-t una 10 o. guaranteed TO do all that is claimed
Electric Liiteis VIII cure all disCaSts of the
llFtrand kidneys, viii remove pimplcS hollis
Ntlf itheHin and other al eCtitus caused by i'm
p.tg blood VIII drive Nalera from the
sN-icm and prcvcntys Wei as curaull material
fever -for care oi Headache. Constipation
ana indigestion try Electric Btters- Entire
Satisfaction guaranteed. or money refunded -
Price 5o cts. and Shopper bottle at 70. ). webb
Druggist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07
A professor Of Yale has confessed to a

A professor Of Yale has confessed to a
superstition. 1t consists of putting on
and taking off his clothes in regular
way. The right shoe, the right leg Of
his trousers, the right sleeve To shirt or
coat, are always put on first, because of
a foolish idea that somehow or other
mishaps would follow favoring the left
shoes, sleeves and legs in such a way.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07
A Cruel k.ason.

He-She's a remarkable girl She
doesn't hesitate to tell everybody that
she is twenty-seven. Don't you admire
her for 1t?
She-No, because know she is thirty.
Life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07

Deposition C5reathlessly)-Is the cashier
in?
Bank Examiner--No, he's out. Are
you depositors
eyes"
"well, you're out, too"-Now York
Weekly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07
Cause Of Rheumatism

The supreme importance of purifying the
blood ana restoring the liver and kidneys 10
healthy action, has been a subject of great
study, the results of which have enabled US tC
present 10 the afflicted. HibbRrd's Rheumatic
Syrup BY cures unprec a1ented ID has prov
en- its right 10 the title of 1.-The Greatest Rheu.
matte Remedy ever discovered"
Sold by y. NanDenburg. II
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07
CHICAGO
Z WEST MICHIGAN Ry.

'HceE days aDaiiy Except Saturday
IGtua. u. h1s through chair ears to Chicago
40 tNt.a change tUr seats.
1915 D.. m. T.n- to Chicago solid, with Wagner
butef car; seats. 30 ots
$50 %. ~. ha- through free chair car to Manistee
E.a 50. e. Is. J.. II. Il.
HID p. m. F. solid train with Wagner palace
-It. .'ue car through To Chicago. aud sleeper for
ILui.Iu polls V.g Benton Harbor.
1850 - ID. has Wagner sleeping car to Traverse
City.
u.s5 q. m. connects rs ST. Joseph with Graham
g. Norton's steamers for Chicago
GEORGE DEHAyENs
Gen'l Pass. agent
Grand Rapids
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-28
STIRRING ETENIS.
The Old Southern Capital will Resouno with
Marshall Tread.


Marshall Tread.
This will be stirring week in Nlrgnlas
capital. The trains arriving last night we're
loaded with visitors to the Fair. 1t 10 splen-
did exhibition. whose attractions. having
already gone abroad will gather at the last
DAYS OF the Fair great crowd. supplement
ing all the interesting matters IN connection
with the great show comes train OF events
that will a.aln surround our city with Gil the
OH memories that make Richmond 80 dear 10
the Southern heart. Many distinguished
confederate officers will be present, and the
old soldier element will have the field IN
thursday there VIII be general suspension Oh
business and everybody will be on hand 10 take
! art in the imposing ceremonies of that day,
the most important of which is the unveii-
ING of splendid monument and the making
Of grand demonstration IN hon OF Gen
eral Williams &. Mickham by surviving mem
bers of the old Wickham brigade, the en-
ployes o. the Chesapeake and OHIO railroad.
and large body of other Contederotes and
tie State military The sham battle on the
Fair Grounds that day will be participated IN
by the cream of the Virginia military from
all over the state. and will be grand affair.
The SMALLER events f the week are numer-
Gus and interesting. and a fitting climax i
the visit of Mrs. Davis and Miss Winnie Satur-
day evening.
All markets will close promptly at 10 o'clock
on Thursday. The city banks will also be
closed.
The members of the City Council vl meet
at 1921 o'clock in the council chamber aud
will from there proceed in carriages to Monroe
Park TO participate in the ceremonies. The
members of the Council will oe the guests AZ
the Wickham Monument AssO laton.
The members OF Lee Camp have been or
dered 70 assemble ut Lee Camp Hall AZ 80
O'Clock in the morning 10 participate in the
parade and in the ceremonies connected with
the unwilling.
The meeting of veteran cavarymen called
10 take place Mt the armorv of the Fist Reg
iment at o'clock tonight promises 70 be OF
considerable interest. The purpose OF the
meeting ~ to organize cavalry ,eteren asso-
citation. Prominent speakers will he present.
including Generals Fitzhugh Lee. Thomas J..
Hosser. Mumford ana others.
All admirers Of the great cavalry leader,
General j. f.. h. Stuart, are cordially invited
TO attend. 1t is expected that large num-
Der Of ladies Will be present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-28

nnv Of their halls, buildings or booths, or
within one quarter OF mile Thereon curing
the holding of any fair or exposition shall 10
privilege sLall be- soId. granted or in any man
ncr tolerated for the operation or exhibition
on the grounds of any agricultural fair or eH-
position within the State, or IN any oI tnon
balls. buildings or booths of any gslnoiine
device lottery or games OF chnnce ~
anv character Whatever. or WITHIN QUO H a.
mile thereof during the holding OF any Jar
or exposition: also legislation whereby regu-c
lations shall he sdopted for the prevention OF
the sale of irauduent food, such a. butter
cheese. honey. lard. milk. vinegar, hour,
bread. and fruits or vegetable producers; aiso
legislation whereby infectious diseases Affect
inc the orchard and vineyards of tho state
shall be properly auarantined. eradicated and
preventious measures adopted against their
further introduction.
No action had been taken on these rec,
concentrations at the time of adjournment
last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-28
.yUsrTCE JOHy'S COURT.
III. R,shmond Police Think Nothing OF Pull
ing a Tag Of Thirty-Five.

Tbir,y-fyo colored men and women. Of
every color, age and size. were in the Court
Yesterday morning charged with dsorderly
conduct A little arrest like this is simplyla
pastime for Richmond policeman and some
OF item won't take less than lorty Mt time.
but ne IL WAS Fair week Sergeant Cosby COM
promised on thirty-fiv at this pull. The ac-
cused were all Of a party which had been gwen
at Bindings Hall in Pink alley. THESE iolks
were arrested at a dance but no evidence was
forthcoming to show that any disorder WAS
complained OF by the ncighbors
tiiles 3. Jackson and J.. 4. Randoiph were
attorneys for the defense Of the gang. ana
each spoke for about an hour on the merits
Of tho case.
1t was o pleasant sight to see the votaries
of the dance as they filed into court ana
their appearance reminded me OF mas'luei,
ade party. where the shade of the mask was
~ varied as the gaudy costume OF the par
Elephants All night in the station TOOK inc
freshness out OF the gowns. and deiSplustcu
looking set faced the music yesterday MORN
ing.
The two colored attorneys spoke about on
the same line and it wes din UT 10 celet-
nine between the ornate styla OF the one or
the figuratiye grandeur of the other 10
ouence topped around like the awning signs
in the gale Of Yesterday. and abont hai OF
the female prisoners were in tears, not Know
ing whether the prOtratte pvOIls "a 1uc OK"
tors was seal of doom or a beacon OF denver
ance. kson began his argument y an up
peal for the cOlOred people aud or their pleas
ures The prayer-meetins and the dance. ne
said were his peoples only pleasures. and nel
Their of these could posi- " wrong. HE
folks only PRAYED take the earth AID give US
heaven, and if dancing was wrong the ludl-
cious parent Of the prodigal son would have
found some other source of entertalnmcnt
upon his bows return, Randolph maintained
that if those people were guilty OF disorder
then the meeting at the Mozart 10 Governor
Hid u short time ago was riOt0as. There was
no evidence % show that the dancers had
Teen disorderly and the Justice dismissed the
charge
Emma Wilson WAS fined $40 for being drunk
and abusing the officers in the Second station.
c. Robinson n lame shoemaker, VINO gave
the above mentioned party. was held 10 the
grand ury on the charge OF keeping dis
orderly house
Robert Dorsey was sent to Jail on two
charges. receiving six months on each charge.
Dorsey arrived here on Saturday evening
last and on Monday morning began depreda-
tons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-28

Captain Tyler md His Men Capture the
Leader OF tho Band.

The swarm OF crooks and pickpockets
which infested Richmond during the Hill
reception have again made an onslaught on
our city and the Fair grounds is scene for
their operation. The actions of some of
these light-fngered gentry on the grounds
yesterday afternoon caused lively suspicion
III the mind of Captain James NJ Tyler.
who commands the / air police. and a close
watch was kept on them. One of them hav-
ing gotten hold of Prince Edward farmer
and succeeded in swindlng him out of $50
for a worthless watch, he was kept under
strict surveillance, and finally being seen by
Captain Tyler taking a mans watch from his
pocket, was immediately put under arrest
The arrest of one OF the party started a
hum among the birds of like feather to
summer swarm of bees. Captain Tyler was
plead with. threatened and offered both
brides and security TO effect his release. and
the demonstration made showed that they
were not only strong in numbers but
ready for any yilainy or emergency.
tnmoved by any Of the means of
persuasion or intimidation CAPTAIN Tyler
and his men kept hold of their man and
handed him over TO the sheriff of Henrico
county, who promptly incarcerated him in
jail
The crook thus caught in his rascally ma
nipulatOns gives the name of FLYNN. Can
tain Tyler thinks be has secured the chief of
the gang tie has evidence against others
who will be arrested as soon as identified
The trial OF Flynn will not take place until
Saturday.