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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08
4 Blind Turtle.

Hilo is a little port in the South Sea
Island OF Hawaii. One of the "char-
actersn OF the town is huge blind
turtle, which is at least one hundred
years old. 1t is confined in large
pen. where it may be noticed during
the day crawling about and feeding
on the grass. At night it retires 10 a
hollow that j has made in the ground.
and which it regards as its lair or den.
1t is very patient creature and al =
lows the Hilo boys TO ride on its back.
The animals pace is so slow that this
pastime is not very exciting, but the
lads seem TO like 1T all the same for
as many as three may he seen on its
back at once. The turtle is supposed
to have been brought from the Gala
pages Islands of the west of South
America, which are the native place
Of the giant species. Saturday Even
ing Post.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08
RIVAL OF CHAUNCEY M.
A Chicago Bird who l. Advertised az n
.SnlendII Talker."


"spiendid Taiker."
A large gray conversational parrot
with red feathers in MS tail is worth
$40. This is the price fixed by "A lady
of Lake Park avenue, says the
Chicago News. She is the own
or OF n bird who speaks tho Ian
guage more fuently and correctly than
SHINE aldermen As she is going
TO Florida and does not care TO at
tract attention on the train the par
rot has been offered for sale. The
brief notice in the sunday paper reads:
NOR sALE-A GRAY PARROT; SPLENDID
L talker; owner going away.
This simple announcement that tho
Parrot is IA splendid talker docs tho
bird an injustice He was holding "a
levee recently, and the manner in
which he entertained his visitors
proved him To be not only a pleasant
after-dinuer speaker bat also COM
potent vocalist. His voice is u stage
baritone. somewhat husky in the up
per register but much better than would
DO expected from one who sings By
ear Most parrots make a noise like
the filing OF IA saw.
''ile is wonderfully clever" said the
lady of Lake Park avenue, "a she
gazed at him admiringly but he is
apt 10 be somewhat bashful in the
presence of callers.
1t was like the old days OF the slave
block and the auctioneer 10 see people
standing around discussing the pur-
chase of IA being that said Glad to
see you" and sung Little Brown jug"
in Il monotone of quavering pathos.
"a parrot that has enough sense to
talk that way ought to vote, said bird
fancier from Hyde Park. Il s'pose,
too, he would know as much about
folding his ballot as some people do"
"A gray parrot Is much more valu.
ablo than the ordinary green one and
is usually more intelligent said the
owner. 'Polly-.has a very large
repertoire. Almost every day hc
picks up something new. When any
one comes in the room he says Hell
10! and when any one goes out he says
Good-by. When he feels just right
he sings .Good-BN My Lover beauti-
AhliN' hNip CIV VOL iNN pAANto blAie
sing
'Does he know 'Comrades'?' in
CURED the lady from the house next
door
No; we have protected him from
that; haven't allowed it in the house
Since we have owned him we have
tried TO educate him up TO the south
side standard and cure him of slang.
His early training was neglected.
Sometimes he swears litrle, but he
always winds up his profanity with
Let MS pray so that | haven't the
heart TO punish him.
The $40 bird gravely sat with one
eye closed and mblushingly listened
to the record OF his EVIL deeds. IA
the visitors passed ont he volunteered
the Information that he was good
Polly and that it was nice day"
showing that whatever may be his
other qualifications he is no Judge of
weather.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

Philosophers have noticed that when
a man makes up his mind that he has to
practice onomy he generally tries TO be-
gin with his wile's expenses. Texas Sift.
ings
Old Gotrox-"You want to marry my
daughteri" Young Gotnix-''Y es sir;
If you please" Old Gotrox why, you
impudent beggar. you can't earn your
salt" Young Gotnix-"Yes, sir; but
neither of US hardly ever uses it. "-Bos-
ton Herald.
The ship had sprung leak Tho cap
tain piped everybody on deck. lis there
Kentucky man on boardl" he asked Il
am from Kentucky, sir" Good | am
glad you are here. We may sink and l
want n bottle to throw overheard. De
troit Free Press
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08
The Price Of SIaps.

Some time ago a French waiter was
attending upon very registering party
OF diners in private room at a Lon.
don restaurant. when an alteration
arose and the waiter. attempting "a
restore order, received a couple OF
slaps in the face He made no remark
az the time. but when he brought in
the bill there was on il this item:
"Deux souffiets, Co., AS the agrees
sor scanned this entry the waiter set
his lips. and said in significant tone:
If you find those slaps too dear sir.
l will return themv
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08
copYRlLhr 1851
ELU Of frn1lLIa

LuH or trouble
the ordinary pill. Trouble when
you take it, and trouble when you've
got it down. Plenty of unpleasant
ness, but mighty little good.
With Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets,
there's no trouble. They're made
to prevent it. They're the orici-
nal little Liver Pills, tiny. sugar
coated, anti-bilious granules, purely
vegetable, perfectly harmless, the
smallest, easiest and best to take.
They cleanse and regulate the whole
system, in a natural and easy way
mildly and gently, but thoroughly
and effectively. One little Pellet
for . laxative - three for q cathar-
tic. Sick Headache, Bilious Head
ache, Constipation, Indigestion, Bill
ious Attacks, and all arrangements
of the liver, stomach and bowels are
prevented, relieved and cured.
They're the cheapest pill You can
buy, for they're guaranteed to give
satisfaction, or your money is re-
turned.
You pay only for the value re-
ceived. Can you ask more?
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

with fIy'S cream 4SaIm child cen he
treated without pain aud with perfect safety.
Try the remedy, 1t cures Catarrh.
My son has been afflicted with NASAL ca
tarrh since quite young ] was induced TO
try Ely's Cream Balm, and before he had used
one bottle that diSagreeablc catarrhal smell
had all left bin. lie appears as well as any
one. 1t is the best catarrh remedy in the
market. {. Olmsteal, Arcola, III.
One of my childtcn had u very bad dis.
charge from her nose. Two physicians pre-
scribcd, but without benefit. We tried Ely,
Cream Balm, and, much 10 our surprise, tner,
was a marked Improvement We continued
using the Balm end in short time the dis.
charge was cured.-O. =. Cary, Corning, y. Y
Apply Balm into each nostrl. 1t Is Quickly
absorbed. Gives Relief at once. Price
o. cents at Druggists or hy mail.
ELY BROTHERS, J6 Warren St, New York
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08
T1oyy's Thirl

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for an,
case OF catarrh that cannot be cured by taxing
Halls Catarrh Cure.
Ed. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. j. Chene,
for the last IS years, and believe him perfectly
honorable In al business transactions, and ii
nancially able 10 carry out any obligations mad,
by their firm.
WEST TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists Toledo, o
WALD1SG klNNAS i MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, q.
Halle Catarrh Cure Is taken internally ectins
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Testimonials sent free. Price G5c
per bottle. Sold by eli druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08
AMERICA AND AMERICANS.
Strange Corner, of Our Country which
We DO NO App-ectatr.

Strange Corner. of Our Country which
We DO No Appreciate.
We live in the most wonderful lane
in the world; and one OF the most
wonderful things in it is that we
Americans find so little 10 wonder at.
Other civilized nations take pride in
knowing their points OF natural or
historic Interest," but when we have
pointed TO our marvellous growth in
population and wealth, we find little
else 10 say. and hasten abroad in
quest OF sights not tenth part so
wonderful rs a thousand wonders we
have at home and never dream of. 1t
is true that other nations are older.
and have grown up to think OF some
thing beside material matters; but
our youth and our achievements are
poor excuses for this unpatriotic
sighting of our own country.
There is part OF Amer
lca-a part even of the
United States-of which Americans
know as little rs they do of Central
Africa and OF which too many Of
them are much less interested to
learn. With them ito travel" mean.
only 10 go abroad; and they call "a man
a traveller who has run his superficial
girdle around the world and il ~ is-
norant OF his own country (except !ts
cities as If he had never been in it,
/ hope TO live TO see Americans proud
OF knowing America and ashamed not
to know it; and il is TO my young
countrymen that look for the patri-
otism to effect so needed change -
&. 4. Lummis in ST. Nicholas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08
NATURAL HISTORY NOTES.

Ceylon has n spider which spins a vel
low web, the threads of which are almost
as large as buttonhole twist. Its webs
are often from six to eight feet across.
1t cost e5, 900 to buy and ship across
the Atlantic tho ten buffaloes recently
taken over and placed in the park at Hag
gerstown castle, in Northumberland, Eng
land
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

VIRGINIA CITY. NEVADA, Sept. on, 1891.
Donald heHHeiy-- Dear Sir: ! VIII state my
case 10 you: About nine years ago was paral yzed
In my left side, and the best doctors gave me no
relief for two years, and was advised 10 try your
Discovery, which did its duty, and IN a Few
months was restored 10 health. About four years
ago became blind in my left eye by spotted
cataract. Last March was taken with In Ripe,
and was c0nhnot 10 my bed for three months. At
the end OF that time, ms in the start IL struck me
that your Discovery was the thing for me; so
got bottle, and before 10 was half gone was abo
to so 10 D. work In the mines. Now in regard 70
my eyes as lost my left ESQ, and about six months
ncO my right eye became affected with black spots
oyerthc si-htus did the left eye perhaps soma
twenty OF them--but since I have been using your
Discovery they all lett my right eye but one; and
thank "a, the bright Hight of heaven IA moro
maSing s. appearance I'm my lcfteyc. I am wonder
fully astonishCd az Il, and thank God and your
Medical Discovery.
Yours truly, HANK WHITE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08
The Only One Ever E'rinted--Can You
Find I.te Aord.

There Is n 3-inch display advertisement
in this paper this week which has no two
words alike except one word. Tho same
Is true OF each new one appearing each
week. from the Or. Ilarter Medicine Co.
This house places Crescent" on every
thing they make and publish Look for it,,
send them the name OF the word. and they
will return you Book, BEAUTIFUL LIrHO-
GRAPHS or SAMPLES FREE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

The pleasant flavor, gentle action and
soothing effects Of syrup of Figs. when in
need of a laxative, and if the father or
mother be costive or bilious the most
gratifying results follow its use; 30 that it
is the best family remedy known and
every family should have a bottle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

II see before me- the gladiator lie,-hh
manly brow consents TO death All, wha
a waste OF good materials such Il brave
fellow should not be left to die like dog
sad, sad TO think, the noble Romans hat
not Salvation oil.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

They 60 say-that in the Isles OF Greece
Sappho suffered terribly with catarrh.
Poor girl. she had certainly never heard
OF famous Dr. Bulls Incompatible Cough
syrup.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

An Extended Popularity. Browns
BRONCHIAL TROCHEs have for many years
been the most popular article in use for
relieving Coughs ana Throat troubles.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

sick Headache Cnn BE Cured. Coaiinc
Headache Powders will do n. Price 2jc per box
containing six powders. sold 10y druggists or
uailed By Coaline Co.. Buffalo. y. Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

'peared, and since that time /
have never had the first sign of it.
81 can eat anything without the
least fear Of distress. l wish all
that are afflicted with that terrible
" disease or the troubles caused by
sit would try August Flower, as l
am satisfied there is 10 medicine
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

If you are constipated bilious or troubled
with sick headache, Becchams Pills afford
immediate relief. or druggists, IS cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

When she was Child, she cried for CaEtoriA
When she became Miss she chung TO Castoria
When she had Children she gave them casteriA
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

Bryant's Home College, Buffalo, ~. Y.
gives full business college course by mail at stu.
dents home. Low rates and free trial lessons.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

Mrs.NYinslow's Soothing syrup, for Chill
dren tUcthinG, softcns the gums reduces iuaamma-
tion sllgys pain. cures wind collie. 2jc. q bottle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08
DONALD KENNEDY
OfRoxbury, Mass.ySays:

tsrange cases cured by nv Medical Discovery
come u me every day Here is one OF Paraly sis-
Blindncss--and the Grip Now how does my
Medical Discovery cure all these don know,
unless 10 takes hO.d Of the Hidden Poison that
makes all UumOr
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

lITS.--All Fits stopped free by DR, HLiNk's GREAT
NerNc Re>tOrcr No Fttatter hrstday 'susc. Mar
geous cures Treatise ana q 90 trial "ottc free TO
Sit cases. Send 10 Dr. Klineg3I Arch u, Phila Pa.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

No man is so worthy OF envy as he that
can be cheerful in want.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

Beware OF people who do not love chill
dren and flowers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

No life Is wasted unless it ends in sloth.
dishonesty or cowardice.
No man can be what he ought TO be To his
brother unless he is what he should be TO
God.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

To lHE EDITOR;
Please Inform your readers that have q positive
remedy for The thousand and one us which arise from
dcrGuEcd female organs. shall bee glad % send two
bottles OF my remedy 20 any lady IL they VIII send
their EXPIRES, and l.. o. address. ours Respectfully,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08
Female weaLne.. Positive cure.

City ownership has reduced the cost OF
water at st. Paul 80 per cent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

People do not grow into grace by looking
at the faults OF others.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

Americans take 100000 aO gallons o
whisky "A year
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

"nanson's Magic Corn SnIvc."
warranted to cure, or money refunded. Ash
your druggist for n. Price II cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

Troubles will run when you look them
squarely in the face
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08
August.
Flower

Mr.. Lorenzo F. Sleeper is very
we'll known to the citizens of Apple
ton, Me, and neighborhood. He
says: " Eight years ago was taken
sick, and suffered as no one but a
"dyspeptic can. then began TAX
ing August Flower At that time
81 was a great sufferer. Every
ching l ate distressed me so that l
chad to throw it up. Then in a
few moments that horrid distress
would come on and I would have
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

None can DO called detormed but the un-
kind.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

Coughing Lead. 90 Consumption. Kemps
Balsam will stop the cough at once.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

DR.. Foote'S new pamphlet on Vnricoccic cells
ell about IT, and what all men ought 10 know Sent
tsealed) Tor 10 cents. Box 1SS. New York.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

The man who prays without ceas'og. will
never run in debt for things he can not pay
for.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

The Prince OF Wales pays $500 a
thousand for cigars.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

Boston has an anti-tenement house
league.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08
With ElY'a Cream calm

Liverpool sailmakers oppose sewing
machines
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

Preachers and churches who please every
bo1y- are the kind VINO never have revivals.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08
4 CHILD ENJOYS

II there is much sunshine in the heart,
some Of it Will be sure TO get into the face e..
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

shorthand by mall. Easiest and beat
system. Write .. Il. Palmer TOO Chestnut ST.,
Philadelphia.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

Mira Vanderbilt pays so an ounce foi
altar OF roses
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

Buttons are made from blood.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08
HOME NYOMk FOE LAnII

addresses. Othcr work. No canNasslug. Good pay.
Something new. If unemployed sends - Ct.l stamps
Tor CutLt. T.. Clark, 80 T.. l4tn st.. \. Y. city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

to eat and suffer
again. ! took a
little of your med
icine, and feltmuch
better, and a fter
taking a little mere
August Flower my
: Dyspepsia disap-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

Germany leads in paper mills.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

Steam hammers are u success.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

Paris has Isl 900 foreigners.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

Lanes Family Medicine.
Moves the Bowels each day. a pleasant herb drink
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08
q FsFaT tUAAS AEgUvED

NN/n Ms. Alice Maple. Oregon Mo. writes:
NJ l"Aly weight was % pounds, 81 Is lg5,
reduction OF ~ lbs or circulars address with &C.,
Or. .M.FSNIDEE, NcEickt rs Theatre, Chicago, III.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-02
THE l 81
For the People to Raise the Money to Secure
Gas-Talk with Mr.. Pearson.

Yesterday afternoon q Journal reporter
called upon superintendent Pearson. of
the Indianapolis Naturalgas Company. to
make inquiry as to the progress made in
securing subscriptions to the donation to
be given the company to extend gas to the
gasless districts.
THE time for raising the donation" said
Mr.. Pearson. has been extended until tho
9th of June-the limit having expired
on June l. l understand the Twenty first
ward is doing fairly we'll. but that Bright
wood and the eastern part of the city are
far behind. Mr.. Wiles and Mr.. Yandes say
that Brightwood Will be in. but [ under
stand tue prospects are far from being
lovely, so far as that locality is concerned.
irviugton Will raise its amount. The dis
tricts that are not in by June g will he
cut out entirely. Several other districts
are anxious TO come in. one of the most
prosperous being that about Bruce Place.
east of College avenue. which Is building
up rapidly. There will tie no service
gwen to any except those whose names are
on the paper presented to Us by the COM
mlttee: not One.N
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-02
APPORTIONMENT OF FUNDS.
Meeting of the Executive Committee of the
Worlds Fair This Morning.

The executive committee of the Indiana
worlds fair commission will meet at 10
o'clock his morning. The principal bust
ness Will be the apDOrtionment of funds TO
the various standing committees and to
other subjects in which the commission is
interested. Each chairman of q commit
tee is expected 10 be present. and no doubt
will be on hand to claim as large q sum as
the nature of the plans laid out will re-
quire. Executive Commissioners Havens
Will make a report of his work III visiting
the manufacturing centers of the State.
and also OF the progress in the construc-
tion of the Indiana building. He will
recommend that an appropriation be made
for the u Tpose of show ing the progress of
the colored people of Indiana. Secretary
Roberts has made arrangements for j. S.
Hinton. q. L. Knox. DIR. Ebert and other
prominent cOlored men to be present and
address the committee on this subject.
Commissioner Hayens says he found the
citizens OF each city visited easily aroused
to the highest appreciation of the impor-
tance OF u proper ana credltable exhibit.
lie spent q day each III Anderson, Marion,
Logansport, Terre Haute and Brazil. and.
alter the meeting to-day. will resume the
canvass of the State. Indiana has sent In
DlOEc apPiitatiolS - ptC tHhn Tue St6to
of OHIO. which has almost twice the popu-
latiOn. The Indiana building is already up
as far as the second story. Mr.. Ravens
received donations of costly doors from
Armstrong. Landon X Co., valued at $500;
glass. Tor the decoration of the eranda.
from the American Glass and Coping Com
pany, of Anderson, valued at 5000: "A red
pressed brick manteI. made at Porter, nd,
by the Chicago Hydraulic Pressed brick
Company. and valued at $500; a mantel
made at Wolcottyille, by F. T.. Dickinson
Il Co., valued ut $500. The Encaustic Tile
works has also offered q very ella borate
mantel, which involves q donation of
$1,000.
The doorways of the building are to be
of Indiana stone. of elaborate design,
James b. Williams and j. Is. Lyons. of
StInesvIlle. will donate one door, and the
other. beside s the cut stone for the tower.
will be donated by Perry Matthews ~ Co.,
William Winstanley and Messrs. Breyfogle.
Chapman X Wheat, of the Salem quarries.
Il. l.. Thornton has donated cut-stone steps
valued at 1.O00. and Thornton * Johnson.
of Bedford, n mantel valued mt 81, 400. The
building promises To be the finest on the
ground.
Information has been received which
leads Mr.. Ravens to believe that w. Ii.
Ragan. of Greencastle. secretary of the
State horticultural Society. will be APP
pointed chief of the pomoiogicai depart
ment of the horticultural exhibit OF the
worlds fair.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-02
The Atlantic Il Pacific Survey.

n tTEHtIC N II " SuTFFy
The engineer for the Atlantic d Pacific
railroad commenced the survey through the
State of Ohio. yesterday morning. or the
Ohio and Indiana State line. at the point
where Williams and Defiance counties
moet. This will be an air line passing
through or touching the towns of Napo-
leon. Bowling Green, Fremont and Warren.
and on through the coal fields of Pennsyl-
vania TO New York, and when completed
will be - doubIe-track road across the con-
rlnent from New York to San Francisco.