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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09

A Cup OF 6lood Prom Her Arm to Cure
Her Father.

A Cup OF BIood Prom Her Arm to Cure
Her Father.
A very touch hing but painful Incl
dent illustrating the depth OF ignor-
ance an the wasted powers OF self
abnegation which exist among Japan
csc women has Just been brought to
light
The story runs that florist named
T'oyoshima SakichL fifty years OF age
was attacked b. some disease OF the
brain, and had been confined to his
bed for long time. His daughter
Yone aged sixteen, who was engaged
as "a servant in The house OF mill
tary o1icer was deeply grieved by the
illness OF her father and his appar-
emily hopeless condition She went
barefooted day by day TO Sokakuji
temple TO pray but all to no purpose.
Her father continued as bad as before.
AT last one night an Old man with
snow white hair appeared TO her aud
told her that il she wished her father
TO get well she must give HIM cup
ful OF blood from girl sixteen years
OF age. On awaking she decided she
would carry out the old mans instruc-
tions.
She procured a sword from her
masters house and went home telling
her parents about her dream. and that
she intended TO give her father cup
OF her blood. Her father Mortified
at his daughters conduct took the
sword from her and demonstrated
with her. She returned 10 her work.
but on the same night she cut her
left arm In two places and carried
the cup OF blood 10 her father i'm
ploriug 10 him drink it.
The Mortified parents sent for .
doctor and had her wounds dressed,
and did their best TO drive away her
super5titious beliefs This is Of
course only an exaggerated instance
Of the superstition and ignorance
which lead to all the other sacrifices
made BY women for their parents in
japan
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09
Not the same Old story.

The man was standing at his store
door on Jefferson avenue talking TO u
stranger.
See that lady across the street9'
he said
Yes" was the brief reply.
Isn't very handsome is She"
Her beauty won't kill her, |
guess"
We'll. It's queer how things go in
this world. said the man retrospect
lively. Twenty years ago she was
one OF the prettlest girls in Detroit,
and | was one OF the dozen fello WIS
who tried TO marry her"
Same old story" observed the
stranger; some other fellow not half
the man you are got herr"
mo. he didn't either"
NO"
mo. | married her myself, and
she is coming over here now for so
TO get new fall hat with and the
man smiled as If he were glad OF it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09
M ASCULlNITIES s.

1t always does mean man good I
swear at a mule or kick n dog
The man who owns the landscape Is
seldom the one who pays tax on it
You never get to know a man very
well until you have seen him far from
home.
My friend is one who takes me for
what am; a stranger takes me for
mething else than what | am.
w. Jasper Williamson, aged 20 years,
and Miss Fannie Ingraham, 20 years
old. both of Forsythe county. Georgia,
were lately married.
A Boston clergyman on recent
Sunday preached on Whittier in the
morning and on tho Sullivan orbett
fight in the evening.
People who lie in stone houses
shouldn't throw glasses, unless they
particularly desire to notify the neigh
bors that the honey moon 10 over.
1t is not always the man that looks
the wisest who knows the most; but
most people don't know this, SO that it
will pay you to look just rs wise as
you possibly can.
He--I have decided to ask your IA
theirs consent by letter, Pauline. Now,
what sort of letter would you advise
me to make it? She-l think, Horace
that would make il an anonymous
letter.
In Wiltshire, England. paper the
following advertisement lately ap-
peared: Notice. -Baptizing by the
Rev A. 4. Johnson, Stonmore Water,
next Sunday at 1890 A. n. Photogra-
pliers invited"
A New London, Conn, maiden ate
nine plates of e cream, one right
after the other. She topped off the
feast with several peaches and pears
and a large bunch Of grapes 1t took
the physicians several hours hard
work to get her into shape to live
longer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09
A sus,NEssLrkE METHOD.
The Cashier Had One Question to Ask.
But IL Was "A Poser.

But Ii Was Poser.
He was courteous man and had
been the old gentleman's cashier for
u number of years lie was implicit
ly trusted, but--well. when some one
suggested to the old gentleman that
he was remarkably attentive to his
daughter the old gentleman looked
solemn. He didn't exactly approve
OF that But the young man was
courteous and he had pleasant con-
vincing way OF putting things. He
didn't indite q letter To the old gen
tleman; he didn't walk into his office
hesitatingly rs il expecting rebuff.
and he didn't enter with the air of
bold, bad man who does not intend to
be 'blutfed." He entered in quiet
businesslike way and said
Il have been your cashier for ten
or twelve years Mr.. Millbanks."
Something like that 1 believe"
responded the old gentleman. looking
at him inquiringly.
Il think my record during that
time has been good" went on the
young man.
ii come OF q good and honorable
family"
The Old gentleman began to see
what was coming and he prepared for
it. but the Detroit Free Press says.
he admitted the truth Of the asser-
ton.
You have never had to have my
books examined by an expert per-
sisted the young man.
Never"
Very we'll. There Is a matter Of
some importance to you and me that
/ should like 10 speak about to you"
Proceed said the old man.
coldly feeling that tho moment for
GOODNESS had come.
Would you prefer me 10 marry
your daughter here or in Canada
asked the cashier, pleasantly.
IL" began the old man rather
startled; Marry her here. my
boy, Marry her here! I'd rather
have you in this country"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09
Society Note.

Johnny Fizzletop accompanied his
sister To party at the residence OF
Colonel Percy \ erger. In accordan &c
with the prevailing fashion the ladies
wore low necked dresses. very much
TO the establishment OF the afore said
Johnny Next morning at The break
fast table Johnny being engaged in
reading the morn ng paper. said:
'.Pa. what de they mean by
unanimous?"
.Unanimou. my son-well, when
everybody wants tho same thing. then
they are said to be unanimous
Well. then. those ladies at the
ball last night were unanimous for
they all wanted the same thing"
What was it my son?'
.-Clothes. "-TeAas Siftinga
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09

She liked the story and she didn't
hesitate to say so. In fact she told
her friend. who had been married q
year or more, that it was Just love-
ly"-one OF the most interesting stories
she had ever heard.
The married friend was mildly in =
terested and asked what kind OF a
story it was
''One OF the most perfectly beauti-
full dialect stories you ever read was
the reply. did you ever read any
dialect stories?"
Yes replied the friend, sadly but
not for year or two used TO enjoy
reading them"
Don't you now?'
no I've lost all interest in them.
/ have them in real life anyway"
In real life, Where?"
In the kitchen. my dear. You
don't understand because you DOM
keep house. Chicago Tribune"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09
Nj. Gladstone,

Old age is conservative. Mr.. Glad
stone is an advanced Liberal, but he
has only just consented TO have tcle-
phone put in his residence. If you
would escape the frosts of old age, be
cheerful, open hearted, fond of the
society Of young people and above all
things, avoid taking cold. This is
the bane of old age. When you
take cold, get bottle OF
Reds German Cough e Kidney
Cure and take it freely. 1t is an abso-
lutte cure for pneumonia and it is the
only cough remedy on the market that
is, because it contains no opiate or
narcotic. Your druggist will get it for
you, If you will insist upon it. Small
bottles cost % cents, large size so
cents. SYLVAN REMEDY co.
PEORIA, ILL.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09
August
Flower

For two years suffered terribly
with stomach trouble, and was for
all that time under treatment by a
physician. He finally, after trying
everything, said my stomach was
worn out, and that l would have to
cease eating solid food. On the rec
ommendation of a friend I procured
bottle of August Flower. Itseem-
ed to do me good at once. l gained
strength and flesh rapidly. feel
now like new man, and consider
that August Flower has cured me. !"
Jas. L. Dederick, Saugerties, N.Y.S
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09
.sard Luck For The Passengers.

Imposing Personage-Say, didn't
you hear me ring that bell? / want
to get OF here!
Street. car Conductor-I can't stop
here This is the middle of the block.
Imposing Parsonage Tin a towering
passion) Ill report you sir. for in
civility! I'm alderman for this ward!
Streetcar onductor (apologetical-
ly, 10 the passengers) I'd drop him
out here. gentlemen. IL it wasn't agin
the rules You'll have to put up with
him for about half n block yit
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09
Woman Bandits.

A band OF woman robbers has been
discovered ia iaymago spain. They
me, once a month in a cave on the
outskirts OF the town to plan burgla
les and here they had Al full stock OF
burglars tools and about 10. 900
francs worth OF plumber. They usual
ly worked in mems attire.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09

Mr.. Madison Square with cold in
his head) Can you see anything
about me that reminds you OF Niagara
Falls? Kershaw! kershaw!
Bill Clamwhopper-Can't say that !
do
Mr. Madison square-Don't you see
I'm catarrh- racked?-Texas Siftinga
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09

Cholly, 10 frieno who is paying q
bill thought you just told Hardup
that you had paid your last dollar.
Friend-Yes, l know, but this is tho
next to the last dollar
School Friend--Seems to me you and
George have been engaged for a good
while. Why don't you marry2 Sweet
Girl-oh, there's no hurry, dear. lie
doesn't care bit for any one else.
John" she said earnestly, I'm go
ing TO vote sooner or later, mark my
word" Mara" he replied, with
equal earnestness, IF you do I'll go
to cooking school and learn TO make
biscuits"
What, Sir, you call me pretty?
Why, i am an old woman, my hair is
turning white, and look, here is "a
wrinkle!" "a wrinklel No madam.
it is a smile that has drifted from its
moorings.
at was q bold robbery for woman
to lead; how was she discovered?"
Hustler-Well. she had laid the cashier
senseless and was holding three
officers at bay, when mouse ran out
and she tainted.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09

III persons would bring 90 bear the same
amount or common sense. In buying "A rem
bdy for bronhitis, cough. cold and Group,
mat they DO in the purchase OF their family
supplies, thcy would never fail to procure
Dr. Bulls Cough syrup.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09

salvation Oil has he enviable distinction
OF being synonym for cure OF rheumatlsm
neuralgia, govt, aud kindred affections
such rs sciatica, ticdoulourcux, etc. Ii is
growing more popular daily. The people
Will have ii. p cts.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09

Lanes Medicine Moves the Bowels each
day. In order to be healthy this is necessary
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09

Coughing Leads to Consumption.
Eemp's Balsam stops the cough at once
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09

The emperor Diocletian was the son o. a
slave.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09

farmer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09

"Hnnson's Magic Corn Snlve."
warranted 10 cure, or money refundeai. Asft
your druggist for IL. Price 10 cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09

Vandyke's father was a merchant of lin
tied means.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09
HrummeII,s Cnnrh lrnn..

The father OF the historian RoIlin was a
knifemaker.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09

Optics father was a carpenter and cabinet
maker
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09
Important to FIeshy Peop,e.

The composer Gluck was the son OF
gamekeepcr.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09

In Paris. Berlin ard Vienna there are
butchers who sell only horsenesn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09

We have noticed a page article I'm tho Daly Giobs
on red ucng weight at very small expense II
Will pay our readers TO send two-ceut stamp for
copy 10 Atlas Circulating Library lI3 State Street.
Chicago, III.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09

Use Brummelrs Celebrated Cough Drops The re
uine have a. III. B on eachsdrop. Sold eyeTyw her
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-01-31

have been replaced by larger quletar and
stronger cars. Thanks TO Mr.. Lowry.
The social of the St. Matthew's guild given
Tuesday last i'll their hall was one of the
most enjoyable socialS ever given by the
guild. Dancing closed tho evenings pleas
ures.
Rev. S. w. Sample Will speak Mt Central
hall this afternoon ut 1 O'Clock. Miss Clara
Williams will sing two solos, A cordial iuvi-
tation is extended to all to attend these sery-
ices.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ferdon, of Michigan. who
have been the guests of Mrs c. d. Bentley, of
Atty street, left for the South last week.
The supper given by the Congregational
ladies Friday evening was fully up to the
standard entertained by them, ana greatly
enjoyed by the many present.
The Saturday Night club met last evening
with f. l.. Moffett. Free Trade" was the
subject under discussion and most interest
ing meeting was the result. J
Assistant Attorney Childs is ont again after
another attack of grip. Mr.. ChildS has never
fully recovered from his severe attack of the
same trouble two years ago.
The International club met with Mrs Foss
Tuesday evening last. Mrs. ID. Edgar CLARK,
OF Cromwell avenue, entertains this club to-
morrow evening.
There was party of over twenty from the
Park who attended the Thomas concert Mon
day last. &
Mrs. Needham, of Cleveland, O., is visiting
her daughter Mrs. +. 5. Berry, on Raymond
avenue.
Mrs. George Whtcomb. of Bayless avenue,
charmingly entertained the w. c. L. t. ladies
Tuesday afternoon last
Mrs. Crane. of Cromwell avenue, has been
called to gainesville, o., by the illness of her
father.
Mr. and Mrs G. E. Brace have been called
10 CASTLE, n. y, by the death of Mr.. Brace s
father.
The Ladies' Literary circle met with Mrs.
Pickard Friday afternoon.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-01-31
NUPrIAL KNOTS.

G. II. Dubois, formerly a newspaper
man in minneapolis. was married at
Houston, Tex, Jan. %, to Miss Grace
Van AIStyne Warren, only daughter of
the late DR.. Charles Warren, surgeon
U. S. a, direct descendant Of Gen.
(Dr) Joseph Warren, the Bunker Hill
hero-martyr. After visiting Stanley
Dubois, at Paducah, KY, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dubois will return to Minneapolis.
Miss Margaret Miller, daughter of
Mrs. Nj. a. Miller, was married to Lee
W. Abbott " ednesday evening, at the
home of the brides mother, HOO Fifth
avenue south, a few friends witnessing
the ceremony, which was performed by
Rev. c. NJ. Heard. The young couple
have gone to housekeeping at the Arch
ard flats.
Miss Sarah Todd and Clarence E,
SlaytOn were married Sunday evening.
The groom lost his first wife in the ter
rible accident that occurred near the
state university year ago last fall.
The brides parents were killed at the
same time. Mr.. and Mrs. Slayton will
reside at 1lo7 Seventh street southeast.
Miss Mary Kelly, aged seventeen,
and Miss Kate Kelly, aged sixteen
daughters of Charles j. Kelly, who had
filed his written consent to the pro-
ceedlngs, were married SATURDAY. to
Charles Clark and Frederick W. Saw
age respectively.
Announcement has just been made of
the engagement of Miss Nellie 2. Stew
ems and Irving w. Lawrence.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-01-31
AN INNOCENT VISITOR.
He Didn't Even Know the Land
marks of New York.

ne DIunC Even hnOW the Land
marks of New York.
where is the Young Mems Insti-
tute?" asked a clerical-looking man who
had just come over the big bridge from
Brooklyn, as he stood heSitatingly in
Park row, says the N lew York Tribune.
"De Young Mem Christian Instoot?"
answered a tough-looking 'longshore-
man, with red nose and black eye,
why, dat'S UP de Bowery."
Yes, | was told it was in the Bow
cry" replied the stranger. But can
you tell me just where?"
Cert" calculated the 'longshoreman.
81 don't know the number, but | can
put yer right onto it. You know where
Steve Brodie's saloon is, don't yer,
we'll"
mo, | don't" said the stranger.
"What, Cont know Steve Brodle's?''
in tones of disgust. de bridge
jumper?''
Never heard of him.
"Well, you know where Kerrigan's
dive is? It's not far from dat, as
Excuse me, sir. l don't know Ker-
rigan's dive, either"
Say, mister, where was yer born.
anyway? Perhaps yer don't even know
where Sheeney Mixes dime beauty
show is. den?'
mo"
"Nor Chin Wah's opium joint?"
81 must seem very ignorant to you"
'Plain, ordinary ignorance amt in it
wild yer at all, mister. If yer don't
know dem places yer hadn't ought to be
out alone in New York. l can't direct
yer to de instoot if yer don't know de
commonest landmarks. You'd better
hire detective to guide yer round and
keep yer out O. de Bowery altogedder."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-01-31
THE HEIR.
A Crisp Tale Of inventive Genius
UnaDDpaCiated

A Crisp Tale Of Inventive Genius
Unappreciated.
Rather a habby-looting individual
walked boldly into saloon on Callow-
hill street the other afternoon, says the
Philadelphia Press, and approaching
several men weo were seated over the
remains of friendly glass, said:
''Ah. Good morning, gentlemen"
"MOrnin'," grumbled two or three.
"Fine day this. And | am feeling
fine, too" he continued. "Gentlemen,"
looking toward the bar. Il have had
remarkable change Of fortune today. l
AMI in the best kind of luck. Ireceived
information this morning that by the
death Of an unknown relative in En-
gland | am the sole heir to title and
fortune amounting in all to about 81 ,000.-
900, Including an ancestral estate in
Kent"
"What! Great Scott!" shouted sew
eral. Congratulations.
Thanks, gentlemen, thanks" whis-
pered the man in luck, modeStly. "ReSt
assured that | shall not forget my old
friends now that good fortune has over
taken me. | feel particularly liberal
this morning, and invite you on9 and
all to come up and drink with me-"
The bartender had all this time been
laying low" and when the crowd
surged around the bar he looked over
and asked:
"Whose's treat is this, anyhow"
"His'n." responded one, pointing to
the heir.
"Oh. it is. eh? Well, don't you think
you'd better put up the cash first?"
''Wh-w-what! Sir, is my word not
good?" shouted the heir Indignantly.
Il am perfectly able to pay for this
treat, and ten times more when / come
to my inheritance, b-bu-but the fact is
haven't the ready money now. You
can trust me, and as soon as"-
"As soon as [ can get cop you'll take
a ride" shouted the bartender. ''Go on,
now, sneak. Mebbe you didn't try to
work that inheritance and ancestral
estate racket over across the street, and
mebbe they didn't put me dead onto you,
Ell! Go on. gilt Sneak!"
And as the exploded heir ambled out
he murmered:
That's just the way. There's no en-
cOuragement i'll this world any more for
a man with great inventive genius"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-01-31
MERRIAM PARK.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Watkins entertained a
large party at progressive euchre Friday
evening at their home on Dayton avenue
The guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. w. a Boies,
minneapolis; Mr.. and Mrs. G. Fuller, Mr..
and Mrs. Roselle, Miss Watkins, Mr. Watkins,
OF ST. Paul; Miss Wattennire, of Duluth ;
Judge and Mrs. E. NJ. Card. Mr. and Mrs.
William Jones' Mr. and Mrs. A K Watson.
Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Williamson, DR.. and Mrs
Cobb, Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Root, Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. w Fav, DR.. and Mrs. A. Hendrickson,
Mr. and Mrs. E. Is. Northrupe, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. NJ. Space, Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Cowles, Mr.
and Mrs. W. Z. Hancock Mr. and Mrs. W. s.
Hankins, Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Cook, Mr. and
Mrs. j. Wakefield, Mr.. and Mrs W. d. Madi-
gan, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. j. Campbell, Mesdames
Wetherby, Given Coykendall, Bovee ard
johnson.
The C. L. s. c. was entertained by Mrs. A.
j. Douglass, Wednesday afternoon. Anum-
Der OF guests were present, and after the
lunch Mrs. Searls, the president, proposed a
toast Our Guests, and called:upon Mrs, E.
D, Parker to respond. Mrs. Edwards. from
Paul. responded. "A Story of the Flag was
given by Mrs. S. W. Searles reading 1.-THE
Good Old Times" Mrs. Johnson; The So
cial Customs of Century Ago" Mrs. Camp
bell, and d piano selection from Mrs Hop
kins. The guests were: Mrs. Edwards and
Mrs. Wells, of Minneapolis; Mrs Schuneman
and Mrs. Hopkins of ST. Paul; Mr.. Cor
coran. Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Trumbull, Mrs.
Overpeck, of the Park.
Mrs. A. NJ. Henderson was hostess to a de-
lightful lunch party Thursday. her guests
being Mrs. c.. E. Conrad, Ft. Benton, Mont :
Mrs. II. Hall, Minneapolis; Mrs. butcher, St.
Paul; Mesdames Moore, Baker Crandall,
Martin, Jones. Owens Platter, Williamson,
Brooks, Yerxa, Harger, Forth, Covert. Cor
coran. Benedict, Hollinshead Sheapardson,
Frost, Nayler, Robbins, Hayward.
Mrs. G. Nj Space gave a luncheon Satur-
day. Her guests were Mesdames H L. Baker,
H. E. Mather. c. s. CowleS. w. E. Baker, E .
Clemens: W. T. Watkins, E. B. Northrupe. G.
5. Jones. W. Jones, Miss Jessie Card and
Mrs. w. BoieS, MINNEAPOLIS.
II. w. Kahn left Thursday for Indiana,
where Mrs. Kahn has been visiting two
months They will return this week.
Mrs. d. c. Jones will entertain the ladies of
Christ church next Thursday afternoon at
her home, on Feronia avenue. "a
Rev. DR.. Wright. of st. Paul's church. will
exchange with Rev. l. c. Fortier, of ST.
Mary's this morning. I.
The Park club will give a progressive
euchre party Monday evening.
NJ. Marshall, of Little Falls, was a Park
visitor this week i9ia i
F. E. Thayer is making a short trip to st.
Louis. 4
W P Curtiss is in ChioauO