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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-06
Sacacious Kitty.

a good cat etory. illustrating the
sagacity OF the felines, is told by q gen.
tleman who saw the occurrence. A cat
saw largo rat run out from under a
stable and seek shelter in q woodpile.
Tommy followed his ratship and tried to
reach him, but could not do so. Find
ing that lbs efforts were in vain, Tommy
scratched his head AMI hit upon an idea.
Leaving the woodpile. he went of short
distance, informed another cat OF what
was mp. anil the two went back to the
woodpile. Tommy No. stationed No.
Q at the place where the rat had entered
the woodpile. while he climbed upon tile
wood and began scratching. This fright
ened the rat and out he ran into the
chops Of Tommy No. :. who had been
expecting such on oecurrence.-Raugor
Whi1.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-06
General Observance Of Thanksgiving.

Throughout the Revolution tho annual
observance OF Thanksgiving day was
duly recognized by congress. The last
Thursday in November was recommend
ed as Il day Of national thanksgiving by
The PRAYER lock of the Protestant Epis-
copal church IL 1850. Other denomina-
tons have since then made similar pro-
visions.
The Catholics OF America. through
their representatives in the third pie
nary council Of Baltimore, officially
recognized tho Thanksgiving proclama-
ton Of the president on Nov. q, 1884.
They provided for the recognition and
Observance os th, day in all Catholic
churches Of the land for all years TO
come.
In 1888 movement was made 10
chang tho date Of Thanksgiving day TO
Oct. 10. the anniversary OF the discovery
of America by Columbus. Ten ont Of
twelve governors vere in favor Of the
change. Dut no change was made ex.
cept to declare Oct. lo an additional
holiday. New YORK. Telegram.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-06
The Villain Fooled by Conversation.

1t seldom happens that person under
taking to commit crin.e is prevented
from SO doing except by fear, but the
man who undertook the Job Of going
through the residence Of S. y. keenan,
was completely nonplussed by the brav-
cry Of tho mistress Of the house.
Mrs. keenan, had occasion to leave her
home for "a short time, and before doing
so turned down the lamp and went out,
her husband having gone down town to
attend q meeting OF miners. Returning
in few minutes she found stranger in
the kitchen, with his hat drawn over his
face, to whom she spoke, asking him
what no wanted. He replied he was
going through the house. and warned
her not to nake any outcry. Mrs.
Keenan,. having good presence of mind
and possessing a good deal more than
the ordinary amount Of courage. replied:
go through the house IL you want to,
get what there is. ana if you can find
any money you can do more than can.
have ten cents and some postage stamps
| will give YOU"
At this onset the would-be burglar
said; "You seem to be very brave.
know you are alone. for saw the men
leave the house"
To this Mrs Keenan, replied: lin that
you are mistaken. for there are three
men upstairs could call to my assist
ance. but | don't think it necessary.
Why don't sou go through the house?
Go through the pantry and help your
self; you look as if you needed some
thing. If had six bits ! would give
you half Of it."
At this last onslaught the bold burglar
laughed outright and left lie house
Portland Oregopian.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-06
Had To Saw Her Out.

Several hundred people crowded the
street in front OF Calls jcwelry store
Friday morning, attracted by the sorry
plight Of comely young woman. who
sat on the flagstones right in front OF
one Of the big windows. One daintily
shod foot peeped perforce from under
her skirts. and the other was down in
the coal hole under the sidewalk.
1t seems that the iron and glass graf
ing that lights the vault under the side
walk just before the plate glass window
was broken. The hole dil not seem
large enough for "A child's foot 10 slip
through
The young woman, pretty blonde in
handsome dark green dress, stopped to
look at the jewelers. wares il the win.
dow. Suddenly she gave n little shrek,
and seemed 10 lose half IA foot OF her
stature. She was evidently much dis
tressel ut something. ami little wonder.
Her French boot hal clipped through
the hole III the grating and her leg had
followed it halfway 10 tlc knee, rs far
as it could so. She tried to pull it out,
but it was wedged fast. 50 she sat down
on the C~gatones aud bcS-l 10 c~y from
fright and pain AMI modification.
She was at once surrounded by a
crowd. The police camc and made the
people stand back, and kindly faced
old lady did what she could to cdkfort
the unfortunate girl.
Mr. Gait sent to q machine shop for
couple of men. and they came with saws.
L..
breaking one of the bars Of the iron graf
ing SO as to release the imprisoned foot.
1t took fully half hour. and the crowd
got bigger and bigger every minute, but
finally the iron bar was sawed through,
and the pretty girl was freed from the
most awkward situation Of her life.
Then she took a carriage and went home.
-Washington Post.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-06
Not Perislinbie.

a colored man. who. few days ago.
obtained marriage license, was ar the
ci9rlI's Office asking that it be taken
hack and-thc dollar refunded. The anx-
-ious cleyk asked if the license was not
filled up properly. aad the answer was.
IL thought SO; but find the ladyis law
fully married already, and Of course ]
can't marry her."
You don't. know" said some one in
tie Office; "her husband may die. or
therc may DO divorce. and the License
will keep" Tho applicant went OF still
holding tho license. Washington Star.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-06

"The harvester trust estimates
that it has saved $lO,oOO,c00 since
its organization. Winch means that
it has collected that much more
from the farmers of the country
under the beautiful system of pro-
ecticn."--BoSton Globe.
The foregoing has appeared in
various democratic papers for some
time past. 1t shows how consistent
their statements are with the truth.
The trust is not IN existance, having
been dissolved for the very reason
that home protection makes competi-
ton the life of trade. The price Of
self binders in the years past has been
reduced from 1915 in 1880 to only
$3.50 in 1890. In like manner farm
wagons that cost So 1880, can
now be houyht for $50, All so on
down through the list. THIS is a
sample of free trade falsehoods.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-06
A White Deer Superstition.

The Indians have a theory that every
white deer has mad stone" in its
stomach. They believe that the Great
Spirit" places this stone in the white
deer's stomach TO absorb poisons which
that delicate animal may take in while
eating grass. In 1913 Capt. Wilson. OF
Alabama, killed white doe. Knowing
the Indian superstition be opened the
animal. and found spongy stone as
large as Il mans fist This stone, as the
property Of W. Z. Somers. of Fort
Worth. Tex. has been used successfully
in cases Of hydrophobia and snake bite.
st. Louis Republic.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-06
: AAnidlnr TaNc..

An amusing example Of the ezpedients
resorted to b. people TO escape taxation
is afforded by prominent farmer Of
Lafayette, Ore, who claimed al Offset
OF 500 against his assessment on account
Of indebtedness. Investigation OF his
claim by tho board os equalization
showed that he owed the $500 sure
enough. 1t was due tho county FOR back
taxes, which he had refused TO pay
Philadelphia Ledger.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-06
The Ruling Passion.

There 81 clerk il o government de.
partlnent Che offsets TO tie cJnmou
phrase. public Office, WAC il So precise.
so married to routine. that lie dockets
all his love letters. and minutes his an
swers on the back. ties them up neatly
with red tape. and puts them away in
pigeonholes. He always writes to the
lady on "haf margin" AM never visits
her without hrs. making an appoint
pasot-Nsw York LedgSr.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-06

. Under protection, the deposits
III the savings banks of six New Eng.
land states, New York, Pennsylvania,
and New Jersey, with population
OF about 1890, 900, amounting TO
sl,279,Ooo,ooo in 1890 against ST..
2l4,ooo,oOO in 1880. The number
Of depositors increased from 100000
to 3,520,O00 and the increase in de-
posts was SIS, 100000: there was an
average increase of over 81 to each
depositor, or about 81 to each in
habitant. 1t would be an injustice
to suppose that the working men of
other parts of the country are not rs
thrifty, as economical AMI as carefu ]
70 protect themselves and those de-
pendent on them against want,
though they have fewer savings
banks, and are obligel to- employ
other means for their protection. If
they also save during year -n2t ~
much for each inhabitan,, hut only
SO, the amount is 1885,, o09000 and
the entire body of wage /arner~F,
undoubtedly put aside each year, all
forms Of savings included, more than
s2oo, 900 900.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-06
Tho Dny,a reaf.

a small boy. apparently 6 d years
---sa.-rs~]al efen-ihe.- door % down
town shoe store the other day, and hest
taungiy asked. "Got any rubber bootsy"
.1tfacetious clerk replied. Eyes, sonny;
what size co Sbu WANT" aud was para
lyzed. IL she reply, Don't know, but !
brought my feet with me- Chnrleys
friends ~ sunol~-SpsiuSada Hnpas
SSssA
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-06

How the change from Farmer
Rich as commissioner of railroads to
the present incumbent must please
the agricultural population! The
transition from a farmer to corpora
ton lawyer looks as it the democracy
was bound to look after the farmers
interests-ir a horn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-06

In Russia the bride must not cat Of
the wedding cake unless she wishes to
lose her husbands love. If dog be-
longing 10 the family Of the bride should
howl on the day CT tho wedding or the
day previous 10 thc>ovcnt, no lrust be
shot byrho father CT the blidc~hnd no
one else, an.l, besides that .yith a bullet
rlado fr5.-l c tilver rupee.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-06

1T Is saii t.las to driil. .eweet mill;
after eating; osiGfsHiil p6fify tho breath
80 .ictro cde~~s! gonna ". = cupful
&C strorg cef-r> ie 49, --A>fniucndcd.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-06

.~.Fse ~~assss@.sf.i sasJ e.lxesot rAlp.s is
very essential TO their health; If they
are very~iusty little soap may be used
in the water, whah fhou'd C mills
warI4 They SHOULD he hanl, very
dsiyAly; 4 eofl sponge is best FOR thss
purpose. Once month the branch5s
and stems Of hardwood plants shouH
ll.o " waslsA
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-06

By order of the County Commit.
tee.
\. d. PETIT, Chairman.
Dated Ithaca, Mich, Feb. 18th, 1891.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-24

ing wood. The case came up and the
justice of the peace finding that there
was nothing in the charge dismissed the
case and assessed Buehler, the COM
planning witness, for all the costs. Not
withstanding this Buehler came 10 this
city and consulted an attorney named
Mason, and the result was that new
complaint was sworn out before Justice
of the Peace King at Burbank.
The case came up yesterday. Dis
trict Attorney McLachlan was on hand to
conduct the case for the prosecution
When it came out that a trial had al
ready been had in Norwalk, the district
attorney waxed wroth, and Immediately
moved to have the case dismissed. Dis
trict Attorney McLachlan scorched At
torney Mason for his questionable part
in the matter, and stated that it was an
outrage to bring witnesses from their
homes on trumped-up charges that bad
already been tKied.
Attorney Mason made a reply as to
his connection with the case, but it did
not suit Attorney McLachlan, who was
justly indignant over the matter.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-24
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
A Letter From Horticultural Chief
Samuels.

A Letter From Horticultural Chief
Samuels.
The following letter from J. M. Sam
uels, chief OF the department of agricul-
ture for the Columbian exposition, was
received at the chamber of commerce
yesterday:
GENTLEMEN l have just received
through Mr.. f. Virgins. as your repre-
sentative, box of choice California
fruits and nuts. 1t is very gratifying to
me to receive such testimony of friend
ship andsespecially cordial good feeling,
in my official connection with the horti-
cultural department of the worlds Co.
lumbar exposition.
The vast amount of excellent advertis-
ing of the horticultural resources of
Southern California which you have
accomplished through the permanent
exhibit kept up in the various cities
enables you to more thoroughly under
stand the importance of making the
best possible display at the worlds fair.
The eyes Of the world are on the
Golden state, and | am sure. though eX-
pecting much, the great masses of peo-
pie from every country will be agreeably
and greatly surprised at the very great
variety and supe<for quality of the hor-
ticultural products of California.
Very respectfully,
J. M. SAMuELs,
Chief Dept. Horticulture.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-24
A Dickens Day.

The city schools closed for the Christ
mas holidays yesterday, some of them
INDUCING in appropriate closing exer-
cises. AT the High school the tirst-year
pupils, under the instruction and direc-
ton of Misses Huston and Davis,
arranged what they called Dickens
day." consisting of recitations OF selec-
tions from the works of that famous
writer, essays upon his life and works,
and little music, including among
other selections The Ivy Green.
The work showed good taste in pas
sages selected and care in preparation;
and while there was no lack of crude
ness of appreciation and fair supply of
gaucherie in presentation, the days pro-
ceedings showed that the sub-junior B
class is provided with good teachers,
and that the teachers of the sub-junior
B class have promising youngsters to
work with, who, by and by, will do their
teachers credit.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-24
THEY WERE FOOLED.
A SENSATIONAL SUIT IN DEPART
MENT -FOUR,
Were Defrauded OF Property by the
Comptons.

Judge Smith, sitting in department
four of the superior court, yesterday be
gan the trial of the case entitled Ware
ct al. Va. G. &. Compton ct al. A Jury
was impaneled at the morning session
and number OF witnesses had been ex
amined when court adjourned for the
day.
The suit was brought by P. B. Ward
and his wife, Cornelia M. Ward, to re-
scind deed given to the defendants, G
&. and w. s. Compton. The case has
some sensational features, the plaintiffs
alleging fraud on the part of the de-
PENDANTS.
In their complaint the Wards allege
that on December 10, 1890, they exc
cuted two deeds to property and deliv-
cred them to the defendants, receiving
in exchange deed to sixty-six acres OF
land in Orange county, described as be-
ing the easterly xty-six acres OF block
K Of the Kraemer tract.
The exchange was made according to
the allegations OF the plaintiff by rea-
son of representations of the defend
ants that the eixty-six acres of land was
of superior quality, upon which
oranges, lemons and other fruits could
be grown, and that they were the own
ers of the property which was repre-
sented by them to be encountered to
the extent of $50 per acre.
The plaintiffs allege that they be-
lieved these representations, and claim
they were false, and that the defendants
made them for the purpose of defraud-
ing the plaintiffs of their property.
Instead OF the sixty-six acres being Of
tillable soil, they are mostly located in
a sand wash, which forms the bed Of
the Santa Ana river, and is utterly
worthless for any agricultural purpose.
1t is alleged that the Comptons were
we'll informed of the nature of the land
and also of the fact that they did not
hold title to it as represented, the River
side, Santa Ana and Los Angeles Rail-
road company and the San Bernardino
and San Diego Railway company having
title to and possession of strip
of land 100 feet in width,
running across the property, the strip
containing 1856 acres. They also allege
that the Comptons' statements were
false in regard to the membranes on
the land. there being mortgages the ex-
istence OF which they did not bring to
the notice of plaintiffs.
The property conveyed to the Comp
tons belonged to Mrs. Ward, and was at
that time valued at $4,000. and the land
for which they obtained deed from the
defendants was not worth more than $50
per acre. Notwithstanding they have
brought the facts to the attention of the
Comptons, the plaintiffs allege they have
refused to restore to them the property
received, and judgment is prayed that
the deed given by plaintiffs be rescinded
and that Cornelia M. Ward be restored
to the possession of her property, or
that they recover from defendants the
sum of $4,000 and costs.
Several witnesses who were called to
testify as to the value of the land stated
they would not accept some of it as a
gilt. A portion OF the sixty acres they
said might be worth $50 per acre. The
case will be resumed this morning.
Mullen, Bluett & Co. wish you all merry
Christmas.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-24
T. Wesley Van Sciever Arrested for
Sending a Threatening Letter.

T. Wesley Van Sciever Arrested for
Sending Threatening Letter.
T. Wesley Van Sciever, of the law
firm OF Damron & Van Sciever, was ar
rested yesterday for sending threaten
ing letter to William McDermott. The
complaint was filed in the police court.
The prisoner gave bail and was released
from custody.
McDermott, who is the proprietor of a
livery stable at $40 South Spring street.
states that Van Sciever left horse at
his place in November and requested
him to sell it. He found purchaser
for the animal, the price being 500.
For the care of the horse and his services
in making the sale he claimed $25, and
retained that amount when the time
came to settle up with Van Sciever.
The latter demanded the $25 and Nc
Dermott refused to give it up.
Van Sceiver then sent him letter
dated December 4th, which reads as
follows:
Billie McDermott-Sir If you do not
call and settle with me before or by 4
p. m. today will have you arrested for
embezzlement. T. w. VAN ScEIvER.
McDermott did not go to him, and
shortly after the receipt of the letter he
was arrested on warrant issued by a
justice OF the peace of Calabasas town
ship, at the instance of Van Sceiver,
charging him with embezzlement. He
was taken before the Justice for exam
nation, who discharged him upon hear
ing the testimony.
The letter was laid before the district
attorney, who issued complaint which
was sworn to by McDermott.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-24
CHRISTMAS MUSIC.
An Elaborate Programme to Be Given
at St. Vincent's.

The choir OF st. Vincent's church,
corner Grand avenue and Washington,
itreet will render beautiful musical
service tomorrow evening. The service
will bean unusually interesting and i'm
pressive one, Christmas being probably
the greatest festal day OF the eccles-
iastical year..
The Very Reverend Father A. j.
Meyer, G. NJ, rector OF the parish,
will. assisted by q deacon and sub
deacon, master OF ceremonies, censor
bearers and acolytes, celebrate solemn
high MACS. The affairs will be beauti-
fully decorated and illuminated by
numerous flowers and candles, and the
ceremonies conducted with all the pomp
and dignity BETTING the solemn fes
tival. To the musical features of the
celebration extra care has been devoted
by the management of the choir, and
the following programme, comprising
the best portions of their extensive
repertoire, has been selected: Kyrie,
from Haydn's Imperial mass; Gloria,
from Mozart's twelfth mass Credo.
from Haydn's fifth mass; o Salutaris,
duo with violin and cello obligato,
Signor Romandy; Agnus Del, alto solo
and chorus, Rossini.
For the offertory, the Adeste Fideles,
with solos by Miss Bertha Roth, Mrs.
j. Alton, Mr.. G. j. Ellis and Mr.. f. A.
Walton has been selected; Mrs. DR.. Nj.
M. Ramon will sing the Veni Creator,
by GLORIA; Mr.. G. S. Walton, the Eft In
carnatus Est, and Miss Katherine Kim
ball and Mrs. J. j. Schallert, Ro-
mandy's 0 Salutaris, which was COM
posed expressly for this church and &C.
casion.
The following we'll known ladies and
gentlemen constitute the choir: So
pranos-Miss Katherine Kimball, Miss
Bertha Roth, Miss NJ. Rohr and Mrs. DR..
M. M. Ramon. Altos-Mr. J. Alton,
Mrs. J. j. Schallert and Miss Helen
Roth. Tenors-Messrs. 0. ]. Ellis and
G. S. Walton. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS T. A.
Walton and J. j. Schallert. Basso--
Prof. T. Wiesendanger. Organist-Prof.
L. w. Wilde.
Sig. Romandy's orchestra will assist
throughout the entire service, which be-
gins at 10 80 Friday morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-24
COUNTY AUDITORS FIGURES.
A Material Increase in the County
Valuations During the Year.


County Auditor Rawlins yesterday
completed his annual statement show
ing the condition of affairs in his office.
1t shows that during the past year 49,
069 acres OF public land was taken up
by settlers in this county. During the
same period the value of real estate,
other than lots, has increased from
$16,602, 495 to $2l ,5l1 ,S42, or an increase
of nearly $5,000,000. The increase in
personal property other than money for
the past year has been 81 .461 lib. The
total value OF all property in the county
last year was 500 ,475 OPS, while this
year the footing is $50, 1877, or a gain
of $l7, l4l 1852, certainly d marked in
crease.
The valne of county property, which
also shows a decided increase for the
current year, is as follows:
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-24

New YORK, Dec. 23.-Mrs. Ada Thorpe
LOTUS, who, according to the statement
of Rudolph V: Martinseff, came to this
country for the purpose of removing
President Harrison, was sent to Bloom
ingdale asylum this morning, having
been pronounced insane. She arrived
on the Britannica last Sunday, and put
up at the Fifth-avenue hotel.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-24
KANSAS SENATORSHIP.
Lieutenant-Governor Felt Repels the
Rumor of a Deal.

EDITORS HERALD: You will doubtless
make room for word of comment con-
corning the telegram from Topeka, and
your editorial relating to the appoint
3 ment of a successor to the late Senator
Plumb.
1t was the first intimation l had that
anyone had dreamed that Governor
Humphrey would resign in order that
might succeed him and appoint him
United States senator.
| know Governor Humphrey we'll.
Y GU do him gross injustice in supposing
him capable of such a dishonorable act.
He is man of the most upright charac-
ter, utterly incapable OF the transaction
sent over the wires by his enemies. l hope
it is not out of place for me to say that
the Office of governor would not tempt
me to become party to contract SO
infamous. No Office, tainted with dis
honor, would be occupied by Governor
Humphrey.
The DAILY HERALD editorially says
''that the f1agrancy OF deal OF this
character and the public opprobrium it
would excite are the only obstacles to
the possibility OF such an outrage mate
rializing in Kansas"
The HERALD, in that sentence, as
sumes that state officers in Kansas are
personal scoundrels and political vii
lains. Such assumption is an insult to
one of the greatest commemorative upon
the map of America; a personal thrust
at men whose personal and official prob
ity is above suspicion. 1t is an arraign-
ment of more than three hundred thou
sand voters, the peers in patriotism,
honor and intelligence of any in the
Union.
AS one of the thousands of Kansans
now in California, allow me to promptly
and openly protest against what l trust
was only hasty remark and not an in
territorial and deliberate thrust at man
whose life is as an open book, and whose
honorable public service is not only
creditable to him but an honor to the
community OF which he is governor.
To fill the place OF the late Senator
~ ,,,ir y, easy task. He was the true
ird nsas, her constant advocate.
Naa, lmphrey may we'll be trust
e6 successor to Mr.. Plumb
B creditable to Kansas and to
In the performance OF this
protest that the governor
,e made the target of small
Topeka or the subject OF
nd cruel criticism in other
pectfuliy yours,
A. j. FELT.
es, December %, 1901.