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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26
DR.. CLARK'S FEAT.
His Ascent to the Top OF the spire of
Saiisbury's Great Cathedral.

His Ascent tn the Top OF the splre of
saiisbury's Great Cathedral
During one OF his vacations DIR. James
Freeman Clark. in his youthful days,
performed feat that we'll deserves to
be recorded When told his friends
afterward it terrified them, and it is no
commonplace thing to read about now.
Here is the extraordinary tale as DIR. T..
+. Hale. the editor of the Memoirs. set
it down:
THE spire of Salisbury Cathedral is
little more than 400 feet high. With
some friends Mr.. Clark assembled as far
as the interior staircase goes to what is
called the weather door about thirty
feet from the extreme top OF the spire.
The others were then satisfied with
what they had done, but he went out
and climbed up the remaining part of
the spire by iron handles fixed in the
walls. these having been arranged for
the convenience OF workmen who have
TO attend to the vane, and OF hardy
visitors When he arrived at the highest
OF these he found bar above him run
ming around the spire, which he could
reach with his hands. BY this he lifted
himself to the level OF the ball, and, as
most versions OF this anecdote say.
stood on top OF the ball, with such
support rs the lightning rod could
give him, surveying the scene.
He then returned to the supporting
rod and dropped himself, expecting to
find the friendly bolt by which he had
assembled. But it was not there, and
he reflected, too late. that he had not
observed on which side OF the spire it
was. Then and there he had. SO to
speak, to work around the spire, hang
ing by his hands, and having unfort-
unately chosen the least favorable di-
rection, he nearly completed the circuit
before he found under his foot the bolt
which was TO be the first step in his re-
treat
When DR. Clark told this story to his
classmates more than generation
otter the event occurred "old friends
OF lis found they could not sleep that
nigAS ia their terror for what might
have happened. In his letter to
friends at home he merely said at the
time of the thrilling incident: II went
to the very top and stood by the vane.
400 feet above the ground.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26

There are a great many cases in
which people dose themselves with
medicine when they should instead
"stir around" 10 use homely Yam
kee phrase. Altogether too many peo-
pie live in foul. vitiated surroundings,
breathing in with every inspiration the
germs OF disease. In certain cases
these external conditions cannot be
changed; in others they might be and
ought to be. But however that may
be, compound elixir of wonderful
efficacy is within the reach of almost
every person, without money and with
out price. Pure air, sunlight, exer-
cise-those are the ingredients, and
they are to be had everywhere. Use
them, and use them generously. "
Good Housekeeping.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26
4 Had Conscience.

A New York cashier. who was MAX
ing preparations TO go to Canada, hav-
ing occasion TO return 10 the bank after
night found that burglar had opened
the safe ana was extracting the con-
tents.
Now I've got you. Throw up your
hands" exclaimed the cashier, draw
ing his pistol.
BAH replied the burglar, con-
tomptuously; you keep quiet. cf I'll
tell the directors how much money l
didn't find in the safe"
The cashier recoiled with horror and
dismay at the suggestion.
You had n mighty narrow escape
from catching a burglar. continued
the knight of the jimmy. Next time
| come, if there amt more cash in the
safe I'll land you in Sing Sing" and
after obtaining n voluntary contribu-
ton from the cashier the burglar with
drew smiling. Texas Sifting.s
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26
THREADS OF THOUGHT.

He must be an obscure and COMMON
place person who has no enemy.
Some lend their hearts much as they do
their money, with pretty heavy interest.
True worth never seeks credit for more
than it is; that is left for imitators and
counterfeiters
The degree of success obtained may
often be ascertained by the amount of
jealousy which it arouses.
We may be certain of an axiom, but it
becomes TO us doubly true when vouched
for by one whose opinion we value.
Many of us have two standards, one for
ourselves that reaches the clouds, while
the one which we give to others trails low
in the dust.
There are those with manners so fine
they seem formed by the graces, and with
speech SO courteous that the spirit Of per
suasion might have prompted it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26
Training Women.

The stage manager OF one OF the
large Boston theaters, says: Il don't
know that I'm in favor OF woman suf-
frage, but | do know that in the
theatrical profession women are much
easier to teach, much quicker to grasp
stage idea. remember it longer and
do ii better than men. This is the re-
suit OF my observance extending over
period OF over quarter of GEN.
fury. | would rather train ten women
than one man. IL they are competent
you can rely upon them every time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26

THE talk of the town in these times
is about the microbe, and many men as
well us women seem to be afflicted
with an anti microbatic mania The
enemy is TO be found everywhere, in
the air, in the water. in the ground, in
the food and on the person. revealing
in the sunshine and enjoying life in
the house. He is disease breeder, a
pain producer, n groan-raiser, and
even in some cases a mind-destroyer.
He cannot be seen with the naked eye.
and he scares some of the men who
take look at him through micro
scope. You may tame a lion, but can
not tame microbe; you may pull the
fangs of viper, but the microbe must
be killed to render him harmless if
indeed he be not dangerous even after
his death.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26
Not To he Fooled.

'Now, jest you go right along; you
needn't stop here, " said Farmer Hay
fork. authoritatively. Il don't want
no hghtnin' rods"
II am not selling Lightning rods, !"
responded the sleek-looking poddler,
whose sudden appearance at the gate
had aroused the ire of Farmer Havfork.
II don't keer what yer sellin'," re-
piled the farmer, Il don't want it an
won't take it, and that's all there is
about it. | know the tricks of you
city sharps. read the papers, do.
You can't catch me on any double
back action pumps. or any selfworking
churns, or patent Egyptian corn fresh
from the pyramids-not much; and
don't want to take any mowers on trial,
either and sign receipt fer it and
have it come back as "A ninety-day note
fer $40, 900. No. stree. And you
can't buy my farm. either. and then
have me buy it back at big advance,
because some confederate of yours
comes along and offers twice what you
gave fer it Milky! I'm no chicken.
Now clear out"
81 only want -"
"Oh. yes; you only want to get ny
name TO anything at all. SO you can
make a note out of it. I'm up to all
such tricks. / read the papers, | do.
IL only want to show you our new
patent reversible hens nests"
What on airth is them"
"It's an ordinary hens nest, only It
reverses itself everytime a hen lays an
egg, and drops the egg into u basket
below"
What good is that?'
Cant you see? The hen turns
round to look at the egg, but it amt
there, and she concludes she didn't lay
any, and so sets right down and lays
another one, and so on. Only $50"
by gum. Gimme dpzon. New
York Weekly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26
DO Pearls Get III.

"Do you know that pearls get sick?
said an Atlanta ieweler. They do,
and, like babies, they require a change
of climate when their health is bad,
or else they crumble or die. know
of a case once where lady went into
a jewelers. with magnificent set of
pearls that were losing their lustre and
beginning TO look dead. These pes lis
are sick, said the ieweler, upon ex-
aiming them, and unless you take or
send them to a decidedly different
climate at once they will become
worthless They were sent off and
within month were as bright and
pretty again as they had ever been"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26

NEVER again will the foodgates OF
immigration to this country be opened
as they have been in the past Neces-
sity forbids it. The stream of immi-
grafton will doubtless continue to flow
from other countries until the United
States itself is thickly settled nation.
But that stream must be purified on its
course or better still, at its source.
1t dignifies this nation to protect itself
from an avalanche of social degrade
ton and misery and the corruption of
the body polite while welcoming with
hospitable hands all who are capable
of becoming citizens OF the republic.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26

ASK questions and many questions,
and leave nothing till you are thor
oughly informed OF 1t, but be careful OF
asking only proper questions. Such
questions are far from being ill-bred
or troublesome TO those OF whom you
ask them. On the contrary they are a
tacit compliment to their knowledge
and people have better opinion Of
young man when he seems DESTROYS to
be informed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26

TIE principal feature OF the consti-
tuition adopted for the Australian com
monwealth are now known. and they
show n striking resemblance TO the
lines of the constitution of the United
States 1t was TO b. expected, of
course, that no new government could
DE founded on Republican principles
without borrowing freely from the
fundamental law OF the one great re-
public which has stood the test Of more
than century Of life, and risen to the
rank OF perhaps the greatest power in
the world. Yet conscious as we are
of some defects in the practical work
ings o. our own institutions. it may
surprise Us that the great now nation
" the Southern seas colld'fnd so little
10 alter or amend As far rs is con-
sistent with the retention OF political
relations with Great Britain, tho
Austria. an constitution is almost n copy
ri our own. "
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26

MosT OF the large fortunes in this
country have been accumulated in a
single lifetime, and the greed of get
ting too much money, which alone has
made it possible to be gotten, has UNI
fitted its getter for anything else. 1t
is doubtless fact that thousands Of
comparatively poor people would know
how to use great wealth better than do
most of those who have it. All poor
people think this, but in so many cases
their poverty is so directly the result
of their own unfitress for wealth that
their opinion may well be doubted.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26
THE GARDEN OF EDEN.
seyeh Giles Island I'm the Indian Ocean.
Supposed to be the Site.

Supposed to be the Site.
The Seychelles islands, which are
supposed by many to be the site Of the
Eden in the old testament history, form
an archipelago of ia islands in the
Indian ocean. and are situated in 80
38 south latitude, about l. 400 miles
east OF Alden. and 1000 miles from
Zanzibar. They rise steeply out OF
the sea, eliminating in the isle OF Ma
he, which is about 8, 900 feet above
the level Of the ocean, and is nearly
the center OF the group.
Only about thirty of the islands are
inhabited. the last census giving them
a population of $4,000 souls. All Of
these islands are of coral growth. The
beaches which surround these islands
are the most beautiful in the world.
These beaches are OF white calcarous
sands, incloLed in coral reefs OF tho
most sub&le and varied structure. The
reefs form sort OF wall around the
islands, and when the suns rays fall
slanting on the sands, the shore reflects
here and there light tinted rainbows of
the most exquisite shades.
The waters. which are shallow and
clear, abound in fish, most of them of
rare colors, which can be plainly seen
as $hey swim to and fro varying their
graceful movements by leaping out OF
the water.
The houses ara built of species of
massive coral hewn into square blocks,
which glisten like white marble and
show themselves to the utmost advan-
tage in the various tinted green OF the
thick tropical palms, whose immense,
fern-like leaves give pleasant and much
needed shade These palms grow as
high as 100 feet, and sometimes more.
They overtop the houses and even the
coral built churches-a novel sight and
one OF the curios OF Maize. They line
the seashcre and cover the mountains,
forming in many places extensive for
ests. Many trees display simultaneous
ly buds, blossoms, unripe and ripe
fruit
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26

WI all have 10 learn in one way or
another, that neither men nor bows get
second chances in this world. We all
get new chances till the end OF our
lives, but not second chances in the
same set of circumstances; and the
great difference between one person
and another is, how he takes hold of
and uses his first chance, and he takes
his fall II it is scored against him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26
A Cure For Insomnia.

There's young doctor up town who
will have to improve his methods or
he never will have patients enough to
maintain him. A woman came in to
see him only two days ago looking
haggard and pale.
Well" he said, what is it?"
I'm troubled with insomnia" she
sighed. What shall l do for it?''
Sleep it off, madam; sleep it off, -
he advised CURLY and asked her for 81.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26

IT is matter of history that the
bones of Columbus are in Havana But
it is also matter of history that they
are in Santo Domingo City. This is
rather confusing. and Capt Nathan
Appleton. OF Boston, who has been in
vestigating the question throws no
light upon it. The captain says no
body knows anything about it. He
found the bones of Columbus ut both
places. Both cities are confident that
they have the genuine article.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26
SHILOIl'S
C0NSU m PTI0N
CURE.

The success Of this Great Cough Cure IS
without a parallel in the history Of medicine.
All druggists are authorized to sell it on pos
tive guarantee, test that no other cure can sue
cessfully stand. That it may become known,
the Projectors, at an enormous expense, are
placing a 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. If your child has the Group,
or Whoopng Cough, use il promptly, and relief
is sure. If you dread that insidious disease
Consumption, use it. Ask your Druggist 10,
SHILOH'S CURE, Price 10 cts, 80 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, 1891-06-26

THE reasons for the continued preva-
lence OF apprehensions OF war in
Europe in the absence OF any imme-
date or definite cause OF quarrel lies
in the consideration that the increas-
ing strain Of military expenditure can
not be much longer borne. II, within
mutual jealousies, the mutual nations
will not disband their vast forces, they
must fight in order to secure disband-
ment at the end of the conflict
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26
MICH

THERE is some reason TO fear fail
ure to restrict immigration properly,
by reason of inability TO agree upon
the means 70 be employed. There is
nc difference OF opinion as to the de-
STABILITY OF severe regulation. Tho
people of this country, with rare una
nimity, call upon congress for protec-
ton against the outcasts OF Europe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26
Little Horace EXPLAINS,

Little Horace was telling his grand
mother what he had learned in Sunday
school.
adam was the first man, Methusc-
lab was the oldest man, job was tho
most patient man. Moses was the worst
NAH
why. Horace"
"Yes'm, he was. He broke all the
ten commandments ut once. Wash
ington Post.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26
Keeps Them I'm Soak.

Little Johnny Fizzletop has the habit
OF waking up every night and demand.
ing something to eat. At last his
mother SAID TO him: Look hero,
Johnny, l never want to eat anything
in the night"
We'll. l don't think I'd care much
to eat anything either in the night if /
kept my teeth in q mug of water. v
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26
ARntchcr,. PhiIororI,r.

ut is natural for man 10 cleave TO
woman; but il Eve hadn't been spares
rib and Adam such a cleaver, thero
wouldn't have been so much cutting-up
in the garden OF Eden. " mused the
butchers boy as he studied his Sunday
school lesson.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26
Concerning Blackberry brandy.

"Malte note of this" said the
largest distiller ia Cincinnati If the
entire blackberry crop of the United
States during any Of three years last
passed. or any preceding year for the
matter of that. had been converted in
~ blackberry brandy without spillizg
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26

one drop, it would have made less than
one ounce OF that liquor for each OF
the saloons in ten cities the size OF
this, or say two ounces apiece for each
saloon in New York and Brooklyn
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26
RELATIONSHIP,

A hon resembles an old tramp In
ambush, when shes laying for you
ORA kos Magazine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26

If you would protect yourself
from Painful, Profuse, Scanty,
Suppressed or Irregular Men
situation you must use
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-26
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The morning call., 1891-05-31
AT THE BUTTS.
Guardsmen Preparing Themselves for
State Decorations.

Guardsmen Preparing Themselves for
State Decorations.
Company d Of the First Regiment will
hold its medal shoot at Shell Mound to-day.
This will be a good opportunity for the
members of the company 10 get in and
practice preparatory to the contest for State
decorations next Sunday. 1t will be de-
cided advantage TO appear on the range
with the sights properly adjusted, as no
sighting shots will be allowed on the day of
the State shoot.
The Swiss Rife Club will hold its monthly
bulPs-eye shoot at Harbor View to-day.
The Red Mems Rife Club will hold a
prize contest for members at Shell Mound
to-day. The club uses the Springfield rife
and military regulations govern their con-
tests.
The members of Company B, Third In
fsntTy. viii shoot for practice al Shell
Mound to-day. The members are anxious
TO perfect. themselves for the encounter
which will take Ilace on the third Sunday
in June. when they will assemble at the
butts and e deaVOT 10 carry of as many
State decorations as possible. 1t behOOyes
all our gUardSmen who iare at Shell Mound
to-day to closely observe the direction and
velocity OF the wind. and also TO note the
conditions Of light prevailing and get
their sights properly adjusted. DO not
be in too much OF a hurry TO COM
plete q score and run away. Take great
care with each shot and endeavor to place
it in the center At least DO not forget TO
call each shot before the marker shows his
disk. In doing all this you viii be better
prepared and approach the butts with
greater confidence when the day has ar
rived to test your ability as a markSmen.
Ii our usual northwest wind is blowing to-
day, about twelve miles an hour, and you
leave the range with your sights set for that
direction and velocity Of wind, before you
fire a shot on the day of the State shoot be
sure to observe if the wind ami its force are
the same. Should the wind on the day Of
the State match happen TO be south or
southeast you will make a great mistake
aud score a bad shot il you have not
discovered the change of air current and
moved your windage enough to overcome
the difference the change viii make.
The First Infantry Regiment will assem-
bic at Shell Mound next Sunday and conf
pete for State decorations. 1t is safe to say
a Large number Of guardSmeR will roll up
handsome scores.
The morning call., 1891-05-31
THE KENNEL.
Valuable Prizes VIII Be Given for the
Next Bench Show.

Valuable Prizes VIII Be Given for the
Next Bench Show.
The California Kennel Club feels de-
servedly proud OF the honors it achieved
last month. Financially, the clubs bench
show was a success. Next season it will
give still better exhibition. as the Direc-
tors intend to offer such tempting induce
ments in the way of prizes. that fTst-class
stock from the other side Of the mountains
will be here to contest on the bench their
fine qualities with the representatives of the
local kennels.
The club is now figuring on giving field
trial, and with that end in view committee
will be appointed at the next meeting to look
up some good hunting grounds within easy
reach of the city, the shooting privileges of
winch may be leased for number of years.
Those who intend to run their dogs at the
racine Club's field trials, which will be held
IN the vicinity of Bakersfield next season.
are In hopes that the judges who refereed
tue contests last year will act in the same
capacity on the next occasion. The Judging
OF the last meeting gave general satisfaction.
fhlladelphla paper recently publishe
the following concerning the famous Philim-
mon: A dispatch from Boston announces
that Mr.. +. ii. Moore OF Melrose, Mass. has
purchased Dir. j. K. Emmetfs dog Philim-
mon for 5000. If that sum be divided by
four 1t will be nearer correct, that being
about the price he was offered for him
by Mr.. Emmett when In that CITY n
few weeks ago. But for the fact that
Mr.. Emmett's whereabouts could not
be ascertained last week Philimmon would
have come to Philadelphia, but half a
dozen kilograms sent to various places he
was said 10 be at failed to find him. Mon
day he was located in New York, bat no
The morning call., 1891-05-31
LAWN TENNIS.
Getting Ready for the San Rafael and
Lakeside Tournaments.

Getting Ready for the San Rafael and
Lakeside Tournaments.
The Olympic Clubs inaugural tennis tour
nament will 90 down IN history as being
feature of sport at which was seen some of
the most brilliant tennis ever witnessed on
this Coast.
Numerically speaking, that is in point Of
attendance, it was a failure most complete.
The weather during the time the contests
were going on was miserable, and only
those who were deeply interested in the
game ventured out to the handsome grounds.
meeting of the officers Of the various
tennis clubs of this city and Oakland will
be held at the Olympic Club about Wednes-
day evening next for the purpose of form
ing an annex, which will, eventually be
amalgamated with the Pacific States Asso-
citation, the headquarters of which are in
Oakland.
The next important feature of interest in
the local tennis world will be the champion
ship tournament at San Rafael On July ID,
Sd and 4th.
1t goes without saying that the contest
for high honors will be holly contested, and
already there are several of the members of
the Oakland and Alameda clubs practicing
for the event.
Reports from over the water say that the
Lakeside Club is daily increasing, and one
or two of the most expert ''teDnisists" will
enter the annual ladies' tournament next
September at San Rafael. Some of the ex-
pert lady players are Miss Gertrude Bayley,
Miss Alice Flint. Miss Handy, Miss Haight,
Miss Go0dail, Miss Whitney, Miss Coffin,
Miss Stephanie Whitney. Miss Minnie Bay
ley, Miss Watt and Miss Harvey.
Some of the most important events which
are programmed to take place at the Lake
side Club are: July 18th, second class tour
namenJ for the Hammersmith trophy ;
August 18th, fourth club tournament for
championship and club belt; August both,
mixed doubles aud ladies' single chant ion-
ship tournament; September 10Th, third
class tournament for trophy; November
14th, fifth club tournament for champion.
ship and club belt: December I9lh, final
tournament of three winners for Hammer
smith trophy for sole possession of prize
The Olympic Club will probably give an
invitation ''feld-day tennis" in few weeks.