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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25
The specie Room on shipboard.

In the days OF heavy gold shipments
the specie room on the steamship is a
very important institution. 1t is
located in an out-of-the- way place
amidships, under the saloon. Few OF
the passengers know OF its existence
or Of the valuable treasure that is car
ried across the ocean with them. The
room varies slightly on different ships,
but is usually about 10 feet long by
10 feet wide and feet high. 1t is
constructed of steel plates one-quarter
Of an inch thick and strongly riveted
together. The floor. the ceiling and
the walls are all Of steel plates. There
is n heavy door. also made of steel.
1t is provided with two English Club"
locks. variety of combination lock
that is said to be burglar proof The
gold and silver is usually in bars, but
occasionally a quantity of coin in
bags is shipped. The Majestic is
credited with carrying the largest
quantity. her strong box having 81,
500, 900 intrusted TO it for safe keep
ing. -Scribner's Magazine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25
CURIOUS CHIPS.

From measurements Of the clouds IL Is
found that the velocity of the wind In
creased twelve miles an hour with every
mile in height.
The oldest capital in the United States
is Santa Fe, which was the seat OF govern.
ment in New Mexico as far back as l54e,
and yet its population is only q, 1855.
For choice mahogany, which Is one of
the chief articles of export from Hon
duras, London pays Sl75 per thousand
superficial feet. Rosewood brings about
$40 per thousand.
A young man who has never had the
sense of smell has been the subject of some
curious tests, which have shown Prof JAS
trow that many things which we eat with
relish are not tasted, but only smelled.
For the year lS92-93 the figures for tho
German army are as follows: 20, 524 Of
ficers, 4S6. 9S4 men, 1887 surgeons, 500
paymasters and aeronauts, $50 veterinary
surgeons, S55 gunsiniths, SO saddlers and
3d. $50 horses.
An important dam across the andre
scoggin river at Rumford Falls Me-, has
been completed. Its object is to improve
the water power at that point. This dam
Is 440 feet long, SO feet wide at the bottom
and about 20 feet high.
a certain country parson In England
has written l25, 900 begging letters. His
wife has writton IL 900 more, and his
children few thousand besides About
one person in fifty written to responded,
one TO the extent of SIS, 900.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25
The STORY OF A DEAD CITY.
A Metropolis That Grew Rapidly and ne
Rapidly FADED Away.


A Metropolis That Grow Ripidiy and as
Rapidly Faded Away.
The city OF Meadow Lake was once
known to everybody. To all, however,
it is now a mere memory. this deserted
city up In the businesses OF Sierra
county. says the Sierraville Mirror.
Meadow Lake was originally n sink
hole about seventy-five feet deep. ana
was about fourteen feet in diameter. A
large dam was erected below il in
1851. the water was held back. and
this lake was formed. While building
the dam the workmen discovered that
much OF tho rock contained deposits
OF pure galena. and thinking they had
struck IL rlch," were not slow in
making the discovery known. In the
year 1865 the excitement commenced.
and every other man met was going TO
Summit City. us it was then called.
Snow was shoveled off the ground as
soon as practicable and the work OF
building was commenced. In few
months city arose. and every avail
able foot OF ground was put into play.
At this time the population OF the
town had reached about 1000, and
was rapidly increasing. Quartz mills
were in operation. and blasts were go
ing off in thirty or forty tunnels and
shafts all the time, making constant
roar. Several small mining compan-
les were obliged 10 give up the fight
as not cent had been taken out and
thousands put in. Still no one was
discouraged, and to all doubling ears
was sounded: Excelsior wait till
the Excelsior cleans up" and nothing
more was heard from morning till
night but the booming OF blasts and
the cries of Excelsior! Hurrah for
Excelsiorm At this mine the stamps
were crushing ore all day. all night
and every day in the week. granting
grooming TO work out tho precious
metal.
The Excel cleaned up and the
news was carried to the waiting anx-
ious crowd that the run was unsuc-
cessful and that the attempt would not
be repeated. In an almost unbelieva-
bly, short time the town was deserted;
almost n panic resulted. Houses were
left with the contents exposed to the
storms OF an approaching winter;
houses with their shelves packed with
merchandise remained undisturbed I'M
til later, when they were robbed and
burned by enterprising citizens OF
neighboring localities.
The road winds around the lake;
the ruins of houses become more fire.
quent until you emerge from the tim
ber and the city lies before you.
Now as one rides down the main street
the horses step on board and voices
are echoed back by the old wooden
buildings with harsh metallic ring.
Near the center Of the town stands a
tall flagstaff, bent With storm and
winds Sign poles were still standing
in front of the buildings. and open
doors reveal the contents or emptiness
of them. On every hand lie ruins OF
hundreds of frame buildings and here
and there whole blocks of buildings
destroyed by fire.
a careful count reveals the fact that
forty-three houses are standing. 1t is
pitiful sight this city, on which
millions Of dollars were expended
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25
AMONG FUNNY FOLKS.

The mail train is seldom late, but tbs
train Of female Is always behind -
Glens Falls Republican.
sob, mammal cried Willie, on seeing
a zebra for the first time do come here
and sec this poor little convict pony. ~
Harper's Young People.
But what on earth could have induced
you to marry a man so utterly yo2r In
foriorp' MY dear girl I never met q
man who wasn't Judy.
Papa. why docs the drum major of a
band wear that big thing on his headi"
because tho natural size of his head Is
not equal to the occasion, my son. Bal
:imore American.
'Rastus, do you know Of any poor and
worthy woman to whom can send tur-
key. "Yath, Mars George" Who Is
she' ''My wife. She's powerful poor,
m monstrous worthy, sab. "-Harper's
Bazar.
COuntryman, looking up from paper
'John. what does j. a stand fort" John,
pouring over his lesson in geography
Louisiana, sir" Countryman-"We ell,
this Louisiana grip seems to be an cpl
demic. "-Aarper's Bazaar.
A man standing in a store door in a
leIds toWn cdueu OUT 10 country man
sitting on a wagon: How are all your
folks coming ont" Your brothers bay
mule Is dead, but oil the rest of your kins-
folk are alive and kicking. Tex as
Siftings.
Mrs. Taugle-''Henry, you have been
making presents to that girl you call your
amanuensis. Don't try to deny 10! i have
proof" Mr.. Tangle-"Whatp proof, pray"
Mrs. Tanglo-"I found in your pocket
a bill for ribbon for typewriter, "-Kate
Fields Washington.
nobleman who was sitting on the HILL
side with his shepherd observed the sheep
reposing In the coolest situation. and said
to him John IL ! were a sheep l would
lie on the other side Of the hill" "Ay,
my ord" answered John, but IL ye had
been q sheep ye would haze had MAR
sense Detroit Free Press.
80 you heve got twins at your houser'
said Mrs Bozumbe to little Johnny Saluel.
son. Yes man.. two OF en-" What
are you going to call theml" Thunder
and Lightning" why, those are strange
names to call children" well, that's
what pa called 'e-n as soon as he heard
they were in the house. Texas Siftings.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25
singular Place Names.

Pennsylvania has twelve towns or
postoflices with very peculiar names
viz; Stumptown. Bullskin. Shintown,
Jugtown, Puckerty. Sin, Sis. Scrub
grass, Hers. Mans Choice, Maiden 8
Choice and Bird in Hand.
North Carolina comes in q good
second with Wolfscrape. Snake Bite,
Quewhiflle, Gap Civil and Shoe Heel.
Maryland has Shutdown Pompey
Smash and Johnny Cake.
Canada has Medicine Hat Moose
Jaw and Pollywog.
sOhio has Slick. Rattlesnake and
Killbuck.
Nebraska has n Rawhide Min
nesota a Purgatory and Wisconsin a
Topside. st Louis Republic.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

The use OF Ely's Cream Balm, sure
cure for Catarrh and Geld in Head, is at
tended with no pain, Inconvenience or
dread, which can be said OF no other
remedy.
I feel IL my duty TO say few words in
regard TO Ely's Cream Balm, and l do so
entirely without solicitation. / have used
IL half year. and have fonnd II to be most
admirable. l have suffered from catarrh
OF the W rst kind ever since / was a little
boy and never hoped for cure, but Cream
Balm seems to do even that. Many OF my
acduaintances have used It with excellent
results Oscar Ostrum, 45 Warren Ave,
Chicago, Ill.
Apply Balm into each nostril. 1t Is
Quickly Absorbed. Gives Relief at once.
Price so cents at Druggists or by mail.
ELY BROTHERS, 81 Warren ST.. New York.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

The display advertisement OF the Odcll
Type Writer will be found In one OF the ad-
joining columns We particularly call the
attention Of our readers to this machine.
which has taken IA most prominent place ia
the business OFFICES of this country, and is
rapidly replacing the old expensive
machines. This machine Is guaranteed to
do perfect work. and its speed Is equal to
that of any machine on the market. 1t has
an attachment unknown in connection with
any other typewriter, namely check per-
forator that for use in any business Office or
bank is worth as much as the price OF the
whole machine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25
TOURISTS.

Whether on pleasure bent or business,
should take on every trip bottle of Syrup
Of Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and eff
iectually on the kidneys, liver and bowels.
preventing fevers, headaches and other
forms OF sickness. For sale in soc and
IL 90 bottles by al leading druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

Spectacles were invented In tho year
1920, but were not in general use Until
nearly 200 years later.
The elassmakers of Thebes forty centu-
Ties ago, possessed the art of staining
glass, and they produced the commodity
In the utmost profusion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25
The Only One Ever Printed--Can " Su
Find the Word.

There is 3-inch 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 DR.. Harter Medicine Co.
This house places a 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 OK SAMPLES FREE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25
August
Flower

This is the query per-
What Is petually on your little
boys lips. And he is
1t For? no worse than the big
ger, older, balder-head-
ed boys. Life is an interrogation
point. What is it for1' we con-
tinually cry from the cradle to the
grave. So with this little introduc-
tory sermon we turn and ask: What
Is AUGUST FLOWER FOR 2" AS easily
answered as asked 1t is for Dys-
pepsia. 1t is a special remedy for
the Stomach and Liver. Nothing
more than this; but this brimful.
We believe August Flower cures
Dyspepsia. We know it will. We
have reasons for knowing it. Twenty
years ago it started III a small country
town. To-day it has an honored
place in every city and country store,
possesses one of the largest manu-
featuring plants in the country and
sells everywhere. Why is this? The
reason is as simple as a child's
thought. 1t is honest, does one
thing, and does it right along-it
cures Dyspepsia. ~
G. G. GREEN, Sole Man'fr, WoOdbury,NJ.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25
STATE or ONO, CITY TOLEDO,

FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that no Is the
doing business I'm tho CITY of Toledo County
and State aforesaid, and that said ann will pay
the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case OF CATARRH that cannot be cured
by the use OF HALLS CATARRH CURB.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before mo and subscribed in my pres
tnce, this 9th day ofDecember, A. ID. 1880.
A. w. GLEASON,
I Notary Public.
Halls catafrh Cure Is taken Internally and ao,s
flreotly on the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system Send for testimonials, free
r. j. CHENEY Il CO. Toledo, O
@sold By Druggists, 100.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

The testimony OF the Fire Engine Depart
nent, and of livery stable men OF the city
of Baltimore. is to the effect that for cuts,
'prains. gals upon horses and other
lbrasions OF the skin, salvation oil is an in
valuable remedy. Price IS cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

When she was a Child, she cried for CastoriA,
when she became Miss, she chung to CIstoriA
when abe had Children she gave them CxstcriA
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

Vile cod-liver oil has lost
it's vileness in SCOTS Emul-
sion and gained a good deal
in efficiency.
1t is broken up into tiny
drops which are covered with
glycerine, just as quinine in
pills is coated with sugar
or gelatine. You do not get
the taste at all.
The hypophosphites Of
lime and soda add their tonic
effect to that of the half-di-
gested cod liver oil.
Let us send you a book on
CAREFUL LIvING-free.
Scorr q BOwSn. Chemists. -, South stA Avsnus.
New York.
Your druggiakeeps SCOTS Emulsion Of eod-liver
o,l--.ll druggists everywhere do. s..
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25
SHIL0H'S
CONSU NJ PTION
CURE.

The success. Of this Great Cough Cure is
without parallel in the history of medicine.
All druggists are authorized to sell it on pos
tive guarantee, attest that no other cure can sue.
cessfully stand. That it may become known,
The ProprietorS, at an enormous expense, are
placing Sample Bottle Free into every home
in the United States and Canada. If you have
a Cough. Sore Throat OF Bronchitis, use it, for
1t will cure you. If your child has the Group,
or Whooping Cough, use it promptly, and relief
is sure. If you dread that insidious disease
Consumption, use it. Ask your Druggist for
SHILOH'S CURE, Price 10 Cts, go cts. and
$I.oo. II your Lungs are sore or Back lame,
use Shiloh's Porous Plaster, Price IS cts.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

Coughs and Colds Those who are
from Coughs, Colds Sore Throat,
etc, should try BROWNS BRONCHIAL
TRoCHEs. Sod only ia 6ozes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

There has been fresh eruption Of the
Colima volcano in Mexico. The eruption
was accompanied by violent shaking Of
the surrounding country.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

President Cleveland and his young wife
are happy in the present, and look forward
,heerfully 10 the future. DR.. Bulls Cough
syrup Is excellent for infants and adults.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

The temple OF Hon mon-ji. at Iukegami.
begun in 1882 and finished In 1907. Is one OF
NE most famous religious structures In
Japan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

FITS.-All Fits stopped free by m. KLiNE's GREAT
Nerve Restorer. No Fit after trstday 'suse Mar
relous Treatise and = 90 trial "ottle free to
5it cases. Send to DR. kline.g3l Arch st.. Phia, Pa
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

A chunk OF hail which fell last week in
Munson, Mass, was four feet long, three
feet wide and two feet thicL
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

A poultice OF bruised onions around the
neck gives great relief in diphtheretic
troubles.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

Mira. Winslew's Soothin g syrup, for Chill
dren teething. softcns the gums. reduces nHamma-
ton. AllAys pain. cures wind collie &c. bottle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

Concertina orchestras are the lates
wrinkle among amateur musicians.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

Sick Headache Cnn Sc Cured. Conline
Headache Powders will do II. Price DC. per box
containing six powders. sold by druggists or
mailed by Coallne Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

For indigestion, constipation, sick -head-
ache, weak stomach, disordered liver-take
Beecham' S Pills, For sale by all druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

Get n Good Start In business Life
by securing thorough business education at home
by mail, low rates; Bryant College, Buffalo, N. Y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

White pennies will not work the cent-in-
tho slot machines.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

Plug hats and sack coats are often worn
together, although in exceedingly bad form.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

The old English idea of pertaining the
household linen is being revived.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

Dyeing summer trousers makes them not
1 whit warmer, but theyl be- dyed Just the
same.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

Several new brands of tobacco are sold
only In pocket pouches
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25
HOME WORK FOR LADIES

II your feet are not mates don't be
alarmed. You belong To the great majority.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

Dir. Foote'S pamphlet Vnricocele tells
all about IL, and what all men ought 10 know. Sent
tsealed) for 10 cents Box 5sS. New York.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

Brown bread is said to furnish more
bone, muscle and blood to the human sys.
tenn than any other variety.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

"All things work together for good to
them that love God"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

The girl who does not belong to a sketch
,lass this season is hardly in the swim.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

downtown restauratcur displays the
ambiguous sign: The innerman refreshed
within"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

Women are invading the ranks of piano
tuners,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25
Female weakness Positive Cure.


Please inform your readers that have positive
remedy for the thousand and Ills which arise from
deranaed female organs. / shall be glad to send two
bottles of my remedy FREE To lady II they Will send
then Express and T. q. address. Yours Respectfully,
Dr.. j. Il. ANARCHIST, 500 Genesee St., UTICA, y. \.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

Silver bracelets In profnsion are still the
style for young ladies.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

addresses. Other work. No cunyassing. Good pay
new If unemployed send - ct) stamp
Tor OUTFIT. L. Clark, 40 T. l4th St, n. y. City.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25
covvRCNv ies

All the year round
is the time when DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery works the best.
1t purifes the blood.
It's not like the sarsaparillas,
which claim to do good in March,
April, and May; you can depend
upon it al'oays. That's why it is
guaranteed. If it doesn't benefit or
cure, in every case for which it's
recommended, you have your money
back.
No other medicine of its kind
says as much-but no other does
as much. 1t cleanses, renews and
invigorates the entire system. For
all skin, scalp and scrofulous affec-
tons, as Eczema, letter, Salt-rheum,
White Swellings, Hip-joint Disease,
and kindred ailments, it's positive
cure.
The proprietors of DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy offer $500 for an
iacurable case of Catarrh. 1t isn't
mere talk it's business.
They mean to pay you, if they
can't cure you. But you'll find
that they can.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

Coughing Leads Ia Consumptien- Kemp
Balsam will stop the cough Mt once.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25
Lanes Family Medicine.
Moves the Bowels each day. A pleasant herb drink

There's "a "Baby Cleveland" souvenir
spoon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

Goldfish tongues are a dainty breakfast
fish.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-25

ssHansOuss Magic Corn Salve.o
Warranted TO cure. or money refunded. Ask your
druggist for It. Price IS cents.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-04-15

VIM. Perkins, who has been con-
fined in Jail since early last fall, was
taken to Oscsola the first of this
week where he will be tried under
an indictment for murder in the first
degree. He killed his brother-in-
law, Henry Collins, On a farm, near
Lowry City, st. Clair county, July
II. The trouble originated in their
family affairs. The two men met,
when Collins dared Perkins to shoot.
Perkins carried rife, and while
Collins sat on his horse when drink
ing in the creek, he fired the fatal
shot, The murderer escaped and
was captured few weeks later in
Pocohontas county. Ark, where he
had stopped among relatives. Per-
kins Is about 62 years of age and re.
sided many years Z miles southwest
from Windsor. It is expected Jury
will be empanneled by the last OF
the week.-Hsnry County Democrat.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-04-15
HORRIBLE INDIGNITIES.
British Victims Of ManIpur Rebels
Mangled and Fed to the dogs.

London, April 12.-Ths latest adj
vices from India concerning the
massacre at Manipur are that Com
missioner Quinton was decapitated
and his body horribly hacked, the
limbs being afterward thrown out
side the city walls where they were
devoured by the dogs.
Two officers whose names were
not given and a bugler were spear.
ed by the Kukis, and Mr.. Grimwood
the British political agent at Mani
pur, and two other officers were shot.
The bodies of all the victims were
brutally mutilated and afterwarward
thrown over the walls of the city. as
in the case of the unfortunate COM
missioner
The remains Of two officers who
we're killed during the fighting We, .
treated in a similar manner.
A large reward has been offered
for the capture of the regent of Man
ipur.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-04-15
Lone Oak Items.

This last rain VIII stop ost sowing
for awhile. ....F NJ Steele sold
bunch Of hogs to Jno Fry X Co, at
- 60. Died April 9th. after a
long spell Of sickness. Mrs. Bently.
Her remains were laid to rest in the
Double Branch cemetery. Won
der If DR.. Done has give up all
hopes OF ever catching the widow
80. The literary is progressing nice
lv at the Hog skin school house
Miss Ida Paddy will commence school
at the Brackuev school house next
Monday Wonder if Eliza has
the patience. J.. Buford says his hay
went in hurry at So a ton. Won
der why Mr.. Allen did not cut some
wood for Miss Lula and grandma
-. Henry Bryant is no better and
there is but little hope of his rscove.
ry.. If you wish to know whose
horse that was at Mr.. Showalter 5
last Sunday ask Miss Clara or Geo
-. Preaching at the Chapel next
Sunday and Sunday night Sun
day school at Willow and Double
Branch every Sunday at 10 o'clock
Dell Requa and c B Steele were
down on the river last Thursday af-
ter naples and other kinds of trees
MIR. Eckels who has been i'll is slowl,
recovering Steele Rogers, the new
ly elected constable, was down after
his books to-day. Steele is rust
Ter. :. We understand that Lige and
Dell Rsqua will batch this summer
it looks hard Lige when there are
so many nice girls i'll the neighbor
hood. Anyone wishing to buy &
nice farm will do we'll to call on D
B Requa. Will Requa is very sicl
at present. Grandma Wilder, who
has been very sick. is improving .
c ] Requa bought stack of hay
from Mr.. Allison; this is the first
hay he has bought in seven years.
RENTER.