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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04
EXPERIENCE WITH CANNiBALS
How Rev. Edmund ssett Came Near
Bsing Roasted ami Eaten.

How Rev. Edmund IL ssett Camo Near
Bsing Roasted AMI Eaten.
IL is more than fifteen years ago
in February. 1S76-that started away
from Zanzibar with a score OF natives.
says Kew. Edmund Bassett English
missionary to he Congo country. in
the ST. Louis Globe Democrat / had
"a Journey OF over four months beioro
| reached the chief village OF tho
Aryumenari people. The king, who
was az erward converted. treated me
kindly, but the day af er l arrived
went away with most Of his people
leaving me to the care of the women.
children and a large guard.
On the fourth day noticed that the
men in the kings guard acted Strange
ly toward me and my people. They
watched US. but would not approach
us The next morning one OF my men
wa, found dead from a spear wound
and the Aryumenarl replied sullenly
TO my accusations, neither admitting
nor denying the crime. l made ar
engagements TO blry the poor fellow
that afternoon. but during n temporary
absence the Aryumenari beat the guard
/ had stationed over the body. took
the corpse and when returned all the
people of the village were gathered
ABOUT great fire, over which | learn
ed they were roasting human being.
did rot sec it. i dared not look at
sucA n horrible sight. and the Aryu.
IN snari motioned me 10 say away IN.
r rain of death. There was u grc al
fes ival that night and during is wild
est moments / tried 20 steal away with
my people, but the camp was guarded
AID on of the guards said | was 10 die
next day. That was n night OF tor.
ture. In the morning the king oam,
back and saved us. When | told him
wa. his people had done no pretended
TO b very angry and made show o.
Furnishing them while / left as sooa a:
i could A converted Aryumenari al
forwards told M that The king himsel
par ook of the flesh OF that poor help
less Zanzibari.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04
Sounds Ike IL.

Many years ago large stone was
dug up near church in ireland.
which bore the following inscription
Il sabilli Hoeres ago.
Fortibus es in Arc
Nos oes Mari the DO trux
Volts innem pes an dux."
Some wit who saw tho stone OBJ
served that, though not versed in an.
tiquarian lore, he could give trans.
lation. In sound it is ridiculously Like
tho Latin words:
Il say, Billy. here's go:
Forty buses In row,
No, says Mary, they be trucks;
What IL in 'emi
Peas and ducksi"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
hem efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
luced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
septable to the stomach, prompt in
Is action and truly beneficial in its
affects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
10 all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale In Boo
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
yista Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAT.
kOWcvH,r XIV. NEW YoRk NJ.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04
German
Syrup"

Martinsville, N. T.. Methodist Par
sonage. My acquaintance with
your remedy, Boschee's German
Syrup, was made about fourteen
years ago, when l contracted Cold
which resulted in a Hoarseness and
a Cough which disabled me from
filling my pulpit for a number OF
Sabbaths. After trying Physician,
without obtaining relief cannot
say now what remedy he prescribed
Il saw the advertisement of your
remedy and obtained a bottle. /
received such quick and permanent
help from it that whenever we have
had Throat or Bronchial troubles
since i'll our family, Boschee's Ger
man Syrup has been Our favorite
remedy and always with favorable
results. have never hesitated to
report my experience of its use to
others when / have found them
troubled in like manner" REV.
w. II. HAGGARTY,
of the Newark, New A Safe
Jersey, M. T. Confer
ence, April IS, 90. Remedy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04
No BOLT Nor Bar.

A lac writer on social affairs In
holland says there is not single pris-
on on the island; that such things a.
locks, bolts and bars are unknown,
and that there are neither wntzhmc.
nor policcnea.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04
Tho Only One Ever Printed--Can You
Find The Word.

There 10 q 3-inch display advertisement
In this paper this week which has no two
words alike except one word. The same
IL true OF each new ono appearing each
week. from the Or. Hsrter Medicine Co.
This house places "Cresccnt" on every
thing they make and publish. Look for 10,
send them the name OF the word, and they
will return you Book. BEAUTIFUL LIrao-
GRAPHS or SAMPLES FREE
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04
GRAINS OF GOLD.


Character In capital.
Loafsrs are never happy.
Whoever II out Of patience IL out OF his
ooul.
Where tho sun does not come the doc
tor does.
Harsh words to child sometimes kill
an angel
Behavior il a mirror in which every one
displays his image.
What man cannot believe can never
at bottom DO Of true interest TO him.
Silence Is often the wisest antidote TO
Improbable or dangerous contention.
1t is said that friend, hip between wo-
men Is only u suspension of hostilities.
There is ne other way OF obtaining light
and intelligence but by the labor OF atten-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04
wrecked nm the south sen.

II took two sailors who were wrecked
In The South Sea Ave months TO reach
Honolulu In an open boat They
touched at several islands. obtaining
supplies and food
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04

I The reporter Is, OF all men. the most hard
worked; his life is all excitement, and he
has To work all unreasonable hours; he, OF
course, suffers with colds and cough but he
Is always wise enough To secure at once
bottle OF DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04

FITs-AIl Fits stopped free by IN, KLIsE's GREAT
Nerve Restorer. No ftt after nrstday' suse. Mar
veous cures Treatise and 81 90 trial Notte FIRE 10
sit osses. Send to DIR. Kline 93l Arch 81. FhilA Ia
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04

''Render therefore unto Caesar. the
things which are Caesars" and accept a
fact that is delighting the civilized world.
This is, that pain will no more walk the
earth. IL Is being fast killed. out with Saliva
ton OIL
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04

Coughing Leads 10 Consumption. Kemp
Balsam viii stop the cough at once.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04

Good Positions secured all competen
shorthand pupils by w. q. Chanee, Oswego, N. \.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04

Mrs. Winslow's SCOT hi n q syrup, for Chill
ircn teothlns. softcns tho gums reduces hi Mamma
aon. allays pain cures wind colo. &c. q bottle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04

The revenue OF bankrupt Egypt was fio,-
20, 90 last year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04

Cats continue growing until they are q
year old.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04

There ore 1850 miles OF water pipes In
London.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04

Lanes Family NJ edicine
Moves the Bowels each day. A pleasant herb drink
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04

There are moro Germans than Irish In the
United states.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04

Or. Foote'S new pamphlet on Varieoeete tens
all about IL. and what all men ought 10 know bsh'
(sealed) for 10 oents Box 1SS. New \ ork.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04

LADIES send % ct) stamps for sample copy
Queen OF Fashion. % r.. II ST., y. \. City.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04

Grain does not hurt cows on dry pasture
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04

The car is ut work by 7 n. m.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04

The world uses eco. 900 steel pens every
day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04

twenty-five Kansas newspapers arc
edited by women.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04

Sell stock only when In good condition
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04

Man on banana peel gently doth glide,
Until his form on the pavement In fecp,
il takes but moment for him 10 decide.
That what he most needs Is Coaline.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04

Chinese maidens pluck out their eyebrow
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04

Two hundred and fifty tons OF hops will
be picked this season from "A single ranch In
Washington.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04

Fish fertilizers contain phosphorlc acid.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04

A Baltimore mulatto Is turning pink.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-12-04

CONTAINS;
The Holy Scriptures with Ref
erenees. And All the Helps.
Summaries OF the several
hooks.
Tables Illustrative Of Scripture History.
Concordance 20 600 References.
Index to Persons, Subjects and
Places, 1900 References.
Genuineness and Intesri,y Of the
Old and New TestameRts
Summary Of the Apocryphal Docks.
Dictionary OF all Scrip;ural Proper
Namt. their Pronunciation and Meaning.
words Obsolete or Ambiguous in
the English Bible
IL COI.ORI:D SCSIPTCEsAL.
MAPS.
Harmony Of the Gospels, Etc
PARALLELS and Miracles.
precious Stones al the Bible.
PauI's voyage to Rome.
Paui's Missionary Travels.
Animal of the Bible.
Trees, Plants, and Flowers
Of the Bible.
Miracles Of Christ.
DiGerentyersious Of the scrip
lures, and hundreds Of other
things.
This Beautiful Bib
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26

ON these occasions into a Diana with
IA rather thick waist and figure which
surprises those who have seen her only
as a long, slender specimen Of woman-
hood. The Swiss belt Is oftentirnes
made of leather and IS pointed ut the
front and back of the waist and narrow
ut the sides. II is very broad else
where and is fastened by big buckle
On white flannel all shades OF colored
kid are used for these belts. and on
colored dresses tan belts are worn.
The new blouses Of the season are
very deliberately trimmed. They are
made in many light shades and are
treated to rows of tuck. feather stitch
ing and many gay kinds of gallon mixed
with gold. In the shops "a blouse waist
of the most approved sort-India silk
with tucks and feather stitching and a
Stanley belt may be obtained for nine
dollars. This is really quite reasonable
when one considers the amount Of
goods that is required for one of these
waists and the cost of making. India
silk is seldom less than forty-five cents
per yard and the better qualities are
much more. And so when ono goes
into direct calculation and computa-
ton as to the cost Of things, IL will be
found that these silky triflcs which one
picks up OF the counter and crumbles
up almost into tho palm of ones hand
are very expensive things to buy by the
quantity. and that they are but little
cheaper when one undertakes TO manu-
facture at home, one by one.
The newest kinds of blouse waists
fasten diagonally and arc trimmed
with gallon in which there is liberal
sprinkling of gold. The gallon often
takes some fancy form upon the waist
outline, perhaps a rose or some other
set figure. Ingenious women are doing
this gallon embroidcring for themselves
and are achieving very pretty results
from this industry Of their hands.
Silk skirts or petticoats are taking the
place Of muslin ones, il we may believe
the dressmakers, but muslin skirts are
too convenient to be entirely discarded.
When considered alongside Of the silk
ones. it is found tina. they arc cheaper,
laundry better and give one the feeling
that one has something on. On the
other hand the silk one does not inter
fere with the hang of plain skirt,
they make n woman seem slendercr,
because they do not give fullness about
the hips, and they are delightfully."- cool
The summer tea-gowns have the court
sleeves described at the beginning aud q
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26

yards that would be needed to make an
old-time full overskirt.
All the new dresses have plating or
ruching around the foot, because. say
the dressmakers, it Is much more be-
coming to most women to have the long
plainness Of the skirt thus relieved.
and 1t Is also moro graceful to treat
summer goods TO this kind IF trimming
because it helps to hold the skirt in
place and prevents it from falling In
around the feet.
Since cycling has become 90 much the
rage for women who find it more con-
venient To ride bicycle than TO indulge
in other forms OF exercise. many efforts
have been made to secure o skirt that
should be comfortable and pretty, and
at the same time answer the purposes
which are required for acycling suit
II must be OF material suitable for rain
OF shine, It must Git closely and yet not
be too tight, it must Ia we'll se,ved,
and yet, like riding habit, be able TO
''Rive' in case of accident TO the rider,
and withal, IL must be becoming TO
her when seated on the cycle ready for
action.
A new cycling dress has received the
stamp OF English approval and II
adopted. already, to some extent In this
country. II is n divided skirt made full
enough 20 look like an ordinary walk
ing skirt when the wcarer is standing
or simply seated upon the cycle. II Is
Of light wool, killed around the lower
edge of the skirt, or moro properly
speaking, with kilt plating around the
lower edge of each skirt and over this
Kilt plating are vandvclS tabs OF the
same material This is really a very
pretty dress and when once seen upon a
few courageous wearers will commend
itself ~ all women lovers of the cycle.
Beating dresses arc made Of serge
with extremely plain skirts Indeed.
skirts for such purposes are becoming
10 very marrow that one wonders how
the wearer can manage 10 walk In them
They are called umbrella case" skirts.
aud most correctly are they named. for
the wearer seems "a be done up az
tightly as an umbrella ready for trans
portasion. and how she IL going 10 move
| her legs with sufficient freedom 70
eause locou1o.ion Is q mystery 10 oil
who behold her a. she stands. The
Jackets worn with these dresses are cut
very long indeed. almost tn the knees.
having large Hst pockets and deep
| gauntlet cuffs Nothing is expected ~
20 In these boating dress pockets. ss
| may Re readily imagined. for il woslld
| 10 mos. unheconsinz ~ sc . p-otuh~r-
| ancs "a the side - a snugiv skirted
| yosng woman
II managed ssiilfaiiv. into the brat-
| ing dress pocket may SO . couple ~
| silk haudhe rchsefs snaoiv folded and
an extra veil or two. Should the siri
who gses ia foe oussicor sport ani that
The xan II fs~csgaing really too strong
| A. he- cos1pisxson.
Ass sois,e for 49, srz~svsthon which
| : ess>~d ~ The presence - r~eksts
| into ~hieh osse cannot put her bstsFg
ma tares % sssz breast posksts are
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26

put upon the Jacket. and into these nay
90 sasli nots book or loy book and
any trife which Tie boating giri deems
essential 70 her hspptness- Al her belt
Is hung . ehatelsiae with gold pencil.
yinaigrette. little purse and the score If
other things which women are attach
ing u themselves 81 means Of little
silver chains
The boating skirt disappears at the
waist under q silk Swiss bels which -
90 cut that II affords really all the
support which q woman now requires
at the waist when she gets herself up
for out-of-door sports The corseted.
tsilor-nade girl becomes transformed
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26

2. THE INMATES OF coxrAArNxxf
no. g.
perintendent seemed 70 think the sug-
gestion ridiculous. He said the last
thing Mr. Vanderbilt wanted WA ncto-
riety, and think il must he true. too.
for the superintendent didn't look .
mite glad 10 see us when we came. and
although he was very courteous, when
ever the artist took a camera shot on I
wrote down something in my notebook.
he looked quite unhappy. So at last VIC
took pity on his evident anxiety aud
after paying our respects 20 the eagle. .
splendid big fellow, seven feet across
from tip to tip. or seventeen. or twenty
seven. forge; which--he comes from
Michigan-and saying good-by Ia all
the people who were 20 glad 10 zee No
(go) we went
should he dresdfully sorry "
thought there was anything in this
story TO offend Mr.. Vanderbilt l know
Just how he feels don't like notori-
ETY. myself. but when q fellows got
millions Of money and a palace on Fifth
avenue and q $1,000 hcnhouse folks
will talk about him more or less fcn
can't help IL. And I'm sure I've tried 70
write the thing up az carefully rs
could and get the facts straight.
OWEN LANopox.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26
raE wArEa QUESTION.

The election 10 decide whether the
city shall DC bonded for $500, 900 for the
extension OF the system of water mains
and the development Of a source OF pure
water supply viii be held next Tuesday.
Much has been published upon the
great project; 50 much, in fact, that the
Board fears that the yoluminous and
exhaustive reports may be somewhat
confusing 10 those who have not time
o. give the matter careful study. The
situation briefly IS this: The Board OF
Pubic Works has published list of
streets where water mains have been
peutioned for. These new maine and
the additional pumping machinery
that Will DO required to MI them Will
cost tliS,000 This item of expense is
entirely separate from the question Of
water supply and no one Will question
tine necessity OF II. Regarding the
question OF developing source Of
supply the city Is fortunately situated.
Neither the city nor the Board are TO
do any expensive experimenting with
the risk of ultimate failure. The Cook
Well Company has found to its salts
faction that there is an abundant sup
ply of pure ground water to be OBJ
tanned near the city. They offer to
SINK sufficient wells to furnish 5,Oo0.-
0o0 gallons OF pure water daily, the
water TO stand the tests of purity and
the quality to be approved by the
Board of Public Works, and when they
have developed this supply they will
sell the plant TO the city at stated
price. In case the Cook Well Company
fails 10 obtain the supply they hope
for, the city viii have incurred no ex-
pense; the company IS willing TO take
the risk.
Regarding the feasibility of the Cook
system, the Board of Public Works re-
ceived yesterday the information that
the American Water Works and Guar
anty Company, an institution backed
by millions of capital and operating
fifty-four different private plants for
supplying cities with water, had ac-
cepted the Cook gang well system for
supplying cities with water. They also
learned of the recent adoption of the
system by Moifat, Hodgkins * Clark,
another water supply corporation, own
ing private plants in Syracuse, n. Y,
Peoria. H.. and several other cities. If
the Cook system fails on this side
of the river the Board must
go Up on the other side OF the river,
where the ground is full of springs and
where Plumb's creek, Duck creek or
even Rogue river may be used as access
DRY sources Of supply. 1t may not re-
quire the remaining si52,0 of the
amount asked FOR, and it may require
every cent of It. In any case the well
fare OF the city demands that the water
be obtained and that as soon as possible.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26

weeks old. you can tell him 20 his face
that he isn't one of Nanderbiis's IL be
says he is. he's an impostcr. OF course
some of them are saved 10 assist the
steam boiler In the capacity OF deputy
and assistant mothers. but that H. very
different matter. They're no chickens
nnd they don't make any false pro
lenses. A certain matronly dignity siis
upon the puliet who. at eight weeks
from the shell. stiil lives
The aduit hens AID ROSTERS are fed
meat scraps. bone meal. red pepper.
salt. wheat middlings. oatmeal. corn.
meal and shell. all boiled up in large
boiler. They have breakfast In The
morning before starting out for the
days pursuits. pick up a lunch in the
intervals 81 business cares I'D dine
heartily ut night at the table d'hote.
Water is served with each course. The
chickens are fed on bread ground up
fine. which is found 10 agree well with
the galliaaceous infants.
old hen raisers often say that IL isn't
possible 10 raise hens successfully on Q
large scale. Mr.. Vanderbilt, with seven
hundred and seventy feet Of hcnhouse
and thousands OF hens and chickens and
barrels of wheat screenings and tons of
ground shell. Is just going 10 find out II
there is anything in the superstition.
All the hen cranks in the country Will
want TO watch the experiment. Those
who are just going to begin viii hook
for splendid success-and il musa be
confessed present prospects favor that
view-and those who have tried q viii
look for failure There's no mortal ON
earth quite so cynical and pcssimhtis
as the man who has tried keeping henA
suggested that Mr.. Vanderbilt ought
70 publish monthly bulletins for the
benefit Of other hen raiserk but the sur
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-26
yANDERBILI'S HENS.
l6oo OF Them Live In q Luxur1-
Gus Hen Palace
they Dine 90 Tseis d-fzsfs and fick - .
Lasch Anywhere-1he Steam Meshes
a1a Hef soo Dear ChlidrcG--
The kAsAs's Duty.
loorykl0B1. 1901 I

When the hoarse and rauooasseream-
ing of some rsyenous bird Of prey, ris-
ing over the booming distant surf aud
the buzz Of the envisas mosquito. wakes
the echoes OF Islip woods and sets the
summer boarders Of the gentier sex all
shnddering with nsmeless terror, the
farmers hereabous say reassuringiy:
.'ch. that's only Nanderbilt's eagle"
"Vanderbilt's eagler Oh my, how
nice. Mr.. Vanderbilt must be very
patriotic man. and an enthusiastic stu
dent Of natural history. DO tell Us
about him."
Dunno bout the natural history.
miss: he keeps the eagle 20 scare the
henhawks away from his spring chick
ems"
"Ohi,
The man who owns the eagle and who
also keeps hens is William k Wander
bilt. whose place al oakdale. \. "
Idle Hours such IA perfect Eden of
delight that his neigkbors and his wisest
ROSTERS can't understand why he goes
away from il SO much in his swift yacht
Alva-
tcfha1s tncfc IL some CASUAL Ctnntc-
ton between Mr. Vanderbilts well
filled bank vaults and the fact that he
is one Of the largest raisers of chickens
Ia the United States. However that
may be. Le has eighteen hundred heaS
ut present And as they would proba-
bly, get hungry during lis long and fire.
ouent absences, he hires some one TO
take care Of them. Its an interesting
place to visit
OF course these Vanderbilt hens live
In hen palace, or are going 10 do SO.
for Contractors William Eason, of Say
Vile, and Alexander Barto, of Islip. are
just now ere ling a mammoth hen
house three hundred and cighty-fve
feet long with an incubating house at
one end, and another similar house,
without the incubator annex, is To be
built soon.
The hen houses are built OF brick
with shingle roofs and face the south.
Over q meadow of fifty acres extent
there comes 70 the nostrils Of the Van