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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-27
A SIx-vear-oIl Harnist.

Frank Harris Pool, son Of John s.
Pool, clothing merchant Of this city, is
years old, beautiful and bright and the
pet Of Paris. Strange to say, he is fine
harpist. He plays all TIE popular tunes
on harp, bringing out the notes full
and strong and keeping perfect time.
He can play any tune he hears whistled,
played on the piano or otherwise. His
rendition of Home, Sweet Home, -
Cricket on the Hearth" Patrol Com
ique" and score OF other pieces has
rendered him noted here.-Paris ono. }
Cor. St. Louis Republic.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-27
From Under the nIistletoe.

Christmas romping has never gone out
of vogue, and as it is, after all, an in
nocent romp, who would want it TO? No
southern girl would do like the elderly
English maiden who wore a wreath of
mistletoe on her head, thus inviting a
continued serles OF kissings, but each
one is considerate enough TO never get
under the mistletoe unless her very own
sweetheart is near her. The mistletoe is
removed after Christmas night, for it
represents frolic only kept up while
everybody is present.
The great delight of the establishment
ia always to get grandpapa or grand
mamma under the mistletoe Dough, and
then TO let a procession be formed, each
member of which imprints a kiss. on the
dear faces. These kisses are good, sweet,
pure ones, and there is no girl who
should be advised against being in the
room where the mistletoo is. 1t is true
that Tom may seize a kiss if you happen
for n minute to be under the waxy look
ing berries; it is true that you may in
cite your mother to kiss Tom as he stands
there inviting tribute from you. but this
is all honest play to which none but
prudes could object.
Get the dear mother to take her place
then, and see how the boys, young and
old, will strive 10 kiss the lips that say
the kindly words, or to make rosy
blush come on her face as the tender
tribute is placed on her forehead by
some friend Of her girlhood. somebody
who revercnces the beautiful lips she has
had. As long as the mistletoe repre-
sents sweet, pure fun, hang it up, and
do lot let the waxen berries be for
gotten. Ruth Ashmore in Ladies Home
Journal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-27

Lawyer \. E. Bragg, Of this city, has
been presented with a valuable cane,
which was made by one of the inmates
of the Massachusetts state prison, who
has retained Mr.. Bragg to represent his
interests in petition for pardon. The
cane is quite curiosity, being composed
of $1,000 pieces of tissue paper firmly
pressed upon II rod and finished equal to
the finest wood. The handle of the cane
is mounted with German silver.-Wor-
cester Gazette.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-27
A Turtle Six Feet Long.

Fred Rackliff has captured large
leather back turtle in river at st.
George, which is believed to be the best
specimen of that species ever taken in
the waters along this coast or within
1000 miles from here. Where he came
from, or how he came to st. George, is
mystery. He is an enormous fellow,
over six feet long. He was alive when
found, and was killed TO prevent him
from destroying the weir.-Bangor Com
mercial.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-27

A matter which should be brought
up before the State convention this
spring is that of state organ. AT
present the party is without such an
institution. Such a paper should he
located in the commercial metropolis
of the state and should be backed by
sufficient capital to insure an ably
conducted paper.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-27

The Commercial Bulletin of New
York is trade journal whose politi-
cal editorial writing always has
been in the nature of plea for free
trade; "cheap goods" has been its
constant demand, without regard to
any consideration of the purchasing
power of the people, though if the
purchasing power be made too weak
by low wages or low prices of farm
produce the products of manufactures
will be unstable, however "cheap''
they may be. During the last cam.
paign the Bulletin wrote constantly
and zealously against the Mckinley
bill, which, il said, would "advance
prices to the consumer" We there.
fore, quote from the Commercial
Bulletin of Jan. 10, 1891:
During the past week print cloths have sold
ali the lowest prices ever recorded In the his
tory of the trade. this being l2-i6 cents per
yard for 6ix6i.
The free traders who assure the
farmers and mechanics that the
prices of such dress goods as are
worn by housewives while doing
home work would be "higher on
account of the tariff" do not appear to
abe in it" just now. Such goods
now are cheaper than they ever were
since Columbus discovered America.
We are told, also, by the free
traders that carpets would be great
deal higher in 1901 than in 1890 son
account of the tariff" But the ST.
Paul Journal Of Commerce quotes
wholesale rates of prepared carpet
materials as follows:
Jen, l5o0. jan, is2l
Carpets warps, net weight. . ,sO1 .is
Pcrics, s. ply white board, $50. 10 rs
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-27
An Atmospl,eric Railway.

There is a proposition TO construct an
atmospheric railway 81 miles long up
the Jungfrau According TO the plans
there will he two parallel tunnels nearly
ten feet in diameter, finished cylindric-
afiyand provided with rails for the cars /;
the cars will be cylindrical, and will be
forced up the incline by compressed air
Operating against their ends.-New Or
leans Picsyupe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-27
Ele ctrlc Bltters .

This r. medy is becoming so we'll known and
sopopul"r as need no spe cial IN pntion Al
who have used let ir Bit ~ sing he same
song OF pr lac "A purer medicine docs not eN.
Isl and " Is guaranteed TO do ALI =, n il oi,rn.
Ei'ctrlc Bltlers VIII cure all diseases of the
Liyeranr Kidneys; will remove pl mules. hollis.
Nhlt "nrum ana other afecti' M caused nv iul-
pnre bio VIII dri,e Mnleris f,,,n, No
system ana prevents rs wei ms cure all NAL, Vi /
lev For care OF Headache. CONSUMPTION
ana indigestion Try Electric BttrrS- Fntirc
Satisfaction guaranteed. o. money refunded -
Druggist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-27

According TO The Albany Express a
young man arrived in Schenectady, N.
Y, last summer seeking employment.
For 500 he secured an option on plot
Of ground. for which he was 10 pay
$3.50 on Dec. 1. He has sold ore.ha]f
his property for fi3, 1000"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-27

An increase of POO national banks in
the United States is shown by tie an
nual report of the comptroller Of the cur
rency during the twelve months which
ended Sept. so. This is the largest num-
Der in a single year since 1865. The ag-
gregate capitalization Of these new in
stitutions mostly in the growing regions
of the northwest and southwest
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-27
Imaginative Robert.

He is bright infant, is Robert, and
imaginative. When he saw the sun dis
appear behind a cloud at sunset one
night, lac said, The sun hasn't gone to
bed, but l guess he's undressing him
self" At another lime Inc said to his
father, Il have got as many kisses for
you as there are pine needles on the pine
trees and flowers in the woodsr-Boston
TRANSCRIPT
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-27
STATE TICKET
Republican Judicial Convention.

, A Republican judicial Convention for the
18th Judicial District TO place in nomination ~
candidate for Circuit Judge, Ia be voted for at
the election 10 be held April 9Th. 1891, ana for
the transaction of such other business as may
come before the convention. will be held at the
c Iurt House in the village OF Ithaca on Monday
the End day OF March 1891. ut ono O'Clock y. IN.
Under this call Clinton and Graft I, the rive
counties composing the District, viii be en-
TITLED TO ~ delegates each.
!. ID PETIT,
Chairman Gratiot County Republican Com.
Dated February 10Th. 1891.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-27

Hannibal Hamlin's extreme age has
but slightly bent his tall form, and he
still walks down the street with swing
ing stride. He is usually attired in the
old black swallow tail of ante-bellum
style, and he has never discarded the
stock and dicky of the old time states
man. His hat is the regulation silk
article
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-27

Swift RIVER, 81. ............us ~
We remember the Chicago Her
aid on one occasion was very sarcas-
tic as to "tax" i'm posed on hooks and
eyes by "the Infamous Mckinley
bill" pictures the woes of the lady
compelled to pin her dress, hooks and
eyes having become too dear for
common use, son account of the
tariff; "japanned hooks and eyes were
then selling at IS cents per great
gross, they are now selling at so
cents. Needles, we were told by
the free traders, would be ever so
much dearer con account of the
tariff" Sharp's knitting needles sold
at 20 cents per gross ia January,
1891. Corticelli sewi ngs are greatly
lower this year than last. Shirtings
are lower, sheetings are lower, cot
ton prints are lower, cotton tlannels
are lower. Window shades that
sold at $3.50 per dozen last year are
Sc ling at 81 this year. Very many
articles of hardware are lower.
We submit that these figures
make pretty good showing of the
effect of "the Infamous bill" during
the first four months of its operation.
We expect to have cause to speak of
reduced prices of sugar and tin'plate
before many weeks are over. Inter
Ocean.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-27
a Fair Devotee.

DE Brolser-Your wife is very religious,
is she notl
De Bankef--I should say sNe was.
Not month goes by that l don't have
to pay out two or three hundred dollars
Cor Sunday dresses and things.-Good
News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-27
A Wonderful Worker.

Mr.. Frank Huffman a young man of Burnp.
ton. Ohio. states that he had been under the
care of two prominent physicians. and used
their treatment until he WIS not able to- get
around They pronounced his case incurable.
He was pursuaded 10 try DR.. Kings New Dis
covery tor Consumption. Coughs and Colds
and ut that time was not able to walk across
the street without resting. He found before
he had used halt of dollar bottle, that he was
much better; he continued 10 use II and Is to,
day enjoying good health. ~ you have any
Throat. Lung or Chest trouble try 81 We
guarantee satisfaction. Trial bottle free at B.
& Webb's, Druggist. 3
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-27

Heartburn may be relieved almost in
stantly il half teaspoonful Of table salt
be dissolved in q wineglassfL Of cold
water and then drank.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-27
solution.
Ocean.

The co-partuership heretofore existing in
the name of ii. A Delayan & Co. is this day
dissolved, III. y. and c. l.. Delavan retiring
The business will be conducted hereafter by
Geo NJ. Delavan. All business of the old firm
will be settled by II. A. Delavan.
III. A. DELAVAS.
CHARLES l.. DELAvAN.
GEO. NJ. DELAvAS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-27
SHILOIl'S
CONSU N PTION
CURE.

The success Of this Great Cough Cure is
without parallel in the history Of medicine.
All druggists are authorized TO sell il on pos
tive guarantee, test that no other cure can sue
cessiully 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. II you have
a Cough, Sore Throat, or Bronchitis, use it, for
it will cure you. II your child has the Group.
or Whooping Couch, use it promptly, and relief
is sure. II you dread that insidious disease
CONSUMPTION, use it. Ask your Druggist for
SfilLOH'S CURE, Price 10 Cts, so cts. and
$I.oo. ' II your Lungs are sore or Back lame,
use Shloh's Porous Plaster. Price as cts.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-27

BUSINESS Locals, in Lncai Column, 40 cents
per line for each aud every Insertion.
!, Locals under special head. cents per line.
RESOLUTIONS, Sl.OO.
' CARD OF THANKS so cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
j. RAMSER,
1927 Second Avenue, Rock Island.
Annual Clearance Sale.

Annual Clearance Sale.
Betwt en- now and the first of
the year we shall follow our an
nual custom of closing out our
stock as ose as possible be-
fore the first of January. Any
one thinking of purchasing a
piano or organ will certainly
save money and do well by cali
ing on ID. Roy Bowlby, 1926
Second avenue, Rock Island.
We guarantee prit es and trims
to suit those who wish to buy
for hol day presents, We still
handle the Old reliable Hauet
& Davis and Emerson pianos,
which our house has handled
continuously for 80 years-th t
alone will recommend and our
New Scale Kimball piano is the
wonder of the musical age.
Call and get prices: no trouble
to show goods. We have on
hand a few good upright pianos
which have been rented or used
for concerts. We positively
guarantee to make prices on
second hand instruments that
will sell them to anyone who
wants a piano; we don't pro-
pose to carry over the first of
j anuary anything second hand.
Will sell on easy payments;
call early and get your choice
ID. Roy BOWlbN.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
EPurtIist Jim Hall.

James Hall. the Australian pugilist,
accom- panied nv hrs wife arrived at the
Rock Island ouse this morning and to-
night will &c guest at The Club sample
rooms
Hsll is undoubtedly the greatest man
in the country of his weight. So far he
has never met his equal in the pugilistic
arena, his fight in Chicago Sstu day night
when he vapquished Bob Ferguson, being
one OF his cleverest conquests. Hall,
who is a middle weight, was to knock out
heavy weight Ferguson in six rounds, but
he accomplished what had never been &C.
complsLed before-beat him in four
rounds. He has a standing challenge to
fight any 1865 pound man in the world
He comes to Rock IslAnd as the guest OF
Messrs. Cation s. OConnor. of The Club
and will remain here week, and may
arrange an exhibition before he goes
away. Messrs Cation and O'Connor are
looking for such man.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
Nyas a Reckless NAVIGATOR.

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-Thomas Welsh
pilot of the towboat f. W. Devoe, which
ran down the sloop yacht Amelia, on June
Il in the North river, has been sentenced
by Judge Cowing in general sessions TO
five years imprisonment. Welsh was con
victed a month ago of manslaughter in the
second degree. There We're three persons
lost in the collision, which it was charged
was due to Welsh's drunken condition at
the time of the accident. The case will tie
appealed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
Pfefier toL Leave Chicago.

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-The Herald SAYS:
The Brooklyn base ball club may secure
Fred Pfefer, the crack second baseman OF
the Chicago club. Fred has expressed hin =
self rs unwilling 10 return to the Chicago
club under Arson, and has written to
John VI. Ward asking for place with tie
Brooklyns. Pfeifer and Ward are warm
personal friends, and John Kill. in all
probability. make hard fight for Fritz.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
A Curious Suggestion.

A certain gentleman who was deco
rated on the 18th of July last went to
the registrars Office to get copy of his
certificate of birth Wren it had been
handed to him he read it carefully, and
blandly smiling said to the clerk,
Couldn't you add Chevalier de la Lee
gion d Honneur!"-Petit Journal.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22

CHICAGO, Dec. 22.-John and Nicholas
Rand brothers. who lived at Elkhart, Ind,
were struck and killed 10y a Lake Shore
train between Michigan and Indiana ave
nues last night. 1t i supposed that as the
men stepped from one track to avoid an en-
CINE going north they were struck 10y the
southbound Lake Shore train ON the sec
Ond track
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
Thirty-Three Pounds of Turkey.

WESTERLY, r. l., Dec. 22.-The biggest
turkey raised in Rhode Island this season
has been shipped to Jesse l.. Moss. of
Chicago, by his brother William d. Moss.
of Westerly. The big turkey was raised 10y
f. II. Miner, of Westerly, and its weight is
just thirty-three pounds 1t belonged TO
the species of bronze turkeys which origi-
mated in Rhode Island
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
His Absence l. Explained,

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 22.-Joseph Ma
than, local representative of Shotter x
Co, of Savannah, a large rosin and tur-
pentine establishment, left the city ten
days ago presumably for the City of Mex
leo and has not been heard of since An
examination of his accounts shows n
shortage of about Sl5,GO0 while it is said
q local bank is out =. 900
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22

ST, LOUIS, Dec. 22.-The woman who
calls herself Eva Ray Hamilton was billed
for two weeks as the star of the Howard
Burlesque company, but her managers
found that she was. not a drawing card in
this city and they frankly admit that they
are trying to get.her to give up a contract
that calls for S125 week
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
Two Men Seriously Hurt.

ARDMoRE, l. T., Dec. 22.-The north
bound Santa Fe passenger train No. 10
was partially wrecked five miles north of
this city Sunday night, and Engineer
Walker and Fireman Mcdowell very seri-
ously if not fatally injured None of the
coaches left the track and the passengers
escaped uniniIIred
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
Broke Through the Ice and Drowned.

DANIELsoNvILLE, Conn. Dec 23.-Two
brothers named Joseph and Alphonso Ia
vols, aged Il and IL years respectively.
broke through the ice while skating on
the Quinnebaug river Sunday and were
drowned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
Buying His own Coffin Mt n Discount,

A man worth his thousands of dollars,
living in Ellisburg, came to town recently
and went to the undertaking rooms of
Overton & Fish and asked if they had any
old fashioned collins, and if they would
sell them at the old prices. Being answered
in the affirmative he chose one, for which
he paid So, and took it home with him.
Adams Cor. Rome On. W Sentinel
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
Bottom of a Mine Caves In.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Dec. 22-The bot
tom of the Gaylord mine, located at Ply
mouth, caved in Sunday evening. The
Gaylord is one of the largest mines in the
anthracite region. The damage incurred
by the cave in will exceed 10000 Two
thousand men are thrown out of employ
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22

BERLIN, Dec. pa large portion Of the
famous south cliff of Heligoiand has been
dislOdged by the force OF recent gales, and
crumbled away.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22

1--WE know not whence the east wind
comes nor whittier it goes" but we know
it brings terrible colds. However, we
won't despond as long as DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup il at the front.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
STEAMER BURNED AT SEA

The Abyssin'a Destroyed. bat al on
Beard saw, Il
LONDON, Dec. % The Guion line
steams h p Ahyssinia which sailed from
New York Dec. Is for Liverpool was
burned at sea. All on board were saved
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
j. L CASE DEAD.
The Noted Manufacturer snd Horse
Breed, + Expires at Racine.

RACINE. Wis, Dec. 22-Jerome l.
Case. the noted manufacturer and horse
breeder, died today. seed II. His for
tune is estimated at SIS, 600, 600. He was
the breeder and owner of the famous
turf clipper, Jay>Eye, See.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22

Underwear and underwear at unheard
of low prices. at the London.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22

TIE sort Of tree that pleases patrons
not only at Christmas, but from Christ
mas To Christmas. A tree bearing the
fruit this does Can only stand as the out
growth of reputable hrm-stalwart,
standard, stsple-sll through the year
'92 You'll find those things aud they
are what wise people look for our
strong attractions. But all this is pre-
liminsry; what we want 10 mention
specially is that we have just opened q
bright, fresh, new assortment for the
holidays of umbrellas in the newest
sticks
SILK handkerchiefs. very exquisite.
Initial haudkerchiefs, perfect beauties.
Silk and cashmere muffl ers, beautiful
present. Neckwear. a rich assortment.
Kid gloves and mittens, something use.
full. Satin suspenders. they'll make his
heart glad. Night robes, most beauti full
patterns.
Drop in and see us; no trouble to show
you through
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22

S125 saved on every So worth OF
goods bought st the London.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22

Baby shoes Csc Boston.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-22
MufflerS.

A handsome variety in
silk and wool. Attend
this handkerchief sale and
save money.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-01-15
Ferenbaw's Bear Farm.

The queerestloss by high water eve r
leard of in the Pine Creek country
where disastrous floods are common,
was that ofSeley Ferenbaw, of Kettle
Flats, writes Bailey's Mills Pa. }
correspondent of the New York Sun.
Ferenbaw was damaged by the re
cent food in Kettle creek to the ex-
tent of seven bears, large and small.
Ferenbaw is a hunter and he got it in
to his head last spring that he could
make good thing by raising bears
for the market, the animals to be
delivered alive or dead, according to
the taste of the buyer. Acting on
that idea he bent all his ingenuity as
n trapper in capturing bears alive,
and his first prize was an old sh e
bear and her two cubs. Ferenbaw
had built u big log inclosure on the
fats near his cabin, and he turned
his bears in it. At different times
since his first capture he added eleven
other bears, young and Old, to his
first capture. Of these, three cubs,
whose mother he could not get, died
for want of proper nourishment.
one old bear worked hole between
two logs in efforts to escape, got his
head fast III it and choked himself to
death. Two yearlings got in a fight
over their dinner one day. One was
killed by his comhatant, but the lat
ter was SO badly hurt that he had to
he shot. That left Ferenbaw with
his original old bear and her two
cubs, grown to fat and glossy fell
lows big as a Newfoundland dog, and
four other bears of various sizes.
The big rains of week or so ago
raised the creek higher than it had
ever been known before, and a mill
dam two or three hundred yards
above Ferenbaw's bear pen broke
away. The water rushed down, COW
cred the flats and carried away the
pen bears and all. The old bears. it
is supposed, succeeded in stemmin5
the flood and escaping to The woods
ut favorable points along the creek.
The two cubs, however, were drown.
ed, their bodies being found in a
pile of driitwood three miles below
tcrenbaw's when the water aba ted.
terenbaw valued his bears at from
$40 to 500 apiece. lie will rebuild
his pen and begin restocking it at
once.