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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-11

tions in the half roadway and TO COM
mence with lighter fall per foot, run
ming, say, 0.02, 0.03, 0.04, 0.05. On
narrower roadways, IS feet or less in
width, one intermediate point alone is
necessary, the fall being made 0. o. and
0. 05 per foot from the center.
The form of cross section is not al
ways optional-the longitudinal grade
controls it very materially. The section
should be so proportional that water
will not have a tendency TO follow the
axis of the road, but should be shed into
the side cutters as rapidly as possible.
1t will be seen from the above that
establishing proper section of a road
is not as simple matter as it might at
first appear, and that the section bears a
most important relation 20 the life of
the road and its future condition
The water having been promptly re-
moved from the surface of the road by
means of a suitable cross section, it be-
comes necessary to provide for its flow
along the sides. The shape and size of
each side channel are controlled by the
amount of water to be provided for, the
distance it has to be carried before be-
ing discharged into stream, the nature
of the soil, etc. 1t is frequently found
that the water must be carried long dis
tances before being discharged. This in
wolves the construction of wide and deep
channels suitably paved or riprapped on
all steep grades.
When in connection with this the soil
is apt to retain water, it is advisable to
place the bottom of the bitches below the
bottom of the roadway and in this way
secure constant drainage. Care should be
taken to provide outlets for the water
from under the road TO the bitches These
provisions are essential at the junction
of two descending grades Shallow gut
tiers are advisable only in localities
where the water can be disposed of at
frequent intervals and where accumula-
ton of large volumes is not possible. -
Good Roads
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-11
The greatest worm destroyer On
earth Is Dullam's Great German Worm
Lozenges, only % cents per bcf. fUf
sale by VanDen Bergh.
A Positive Eacr

Ladies do not delay your valuable
time by waiting and suffering. but
secure a bottle Of Dullam's Great Ger
man Female Uterine Tonic and be
cured of your monthly trouble either in
old or young. 1t is the best preparation
| ever prescribed in my eXtrusiv" lrac.
tice 1t has given the beS r-.'ti,a ~
the greatest number If gases IT i-.i'i lie
troubles of any medicine ! ,Ne,' ',std.
/ do not make a prdc' i," CO. u-t"g ''r
recommending patent IN" ila;"-- '!t
this remedy is prepared IA. 4" cuG
petent physician and chemist ol my ac-
quaintance and ! can CheeTfuliY and
conscientiously recommend It as The
best cured, A. G. truth, NJ. d.,
Specialist of Diseases Of Women.
50 East Madison ~ Chicago.
For sale by b. VanDenBerrh
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-11
Where the Farmer Loses.

Nearly every where on the American
continent good roads are absent, and the
farmer pays dearly for their nonexist-
ence He loses in the unnecessary time
he spends in reaching the market, time
which he might put in with profit ON his
farm, in being often unable to reach the
market at the critical time when prices
are best, in wear and tear of horses and
wagons, in the comparatively small loads
which he can haul and in the social de-
privation which is result of the lack of
easy travel The mere comparison of our
country districts with those of European
countries is enough TO convince one of
the need for good roads and the extent
to which they pay for their first cost and
their maintenance. Exchange.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-11
TREATY TOUCHING RUSSIAN SEALS.

A treaty has been negotiated by Secre-
tary of State Gresham and Prince Can
tacwzene, Russian minister, looking to
protection for the Russian seals off the
coast of the islands OF Siberia where seal
fishing will be permitted by vessels OF the
United States 1t is understood the limit
is fixed at ten miles. The treaty was
sent TO the senate and referred to the
committee on foreign relations. IL is un-
derstood it will probably be followed by
another treaty binding Russia to the OBJ
servance of the Paris award, and that
reciprocal treaties will also follow be-
tween Russia and Great Britain The
fact was adverted TO that, while Russia
has never attempted 10 poach upon our
seal fisheries, the Russians had found
more or less ground for complaint against
poachers from this country. and have in
the past made several seizures The
document provides for penalties for its
violation, and ii is supposed that these
will be supplied by legislation subsequent
to ratification of the treaty, OF which
there is little doubt.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-11
MORE INDIAN FIELD NATIONS

The secretary of the interior has APP
proved the plan Of increasing the force
OF field matrons of the Indian service re-
Gently recommended by Commissioner
Browning. There are only five matrons
now on the rolls, and the appointment OF
twenty additional ones will probably be
asked for. Active steps are being taken
TO increase the number OF schools on In
dian reservations. 1t is also proposed to
induce public school authorities of states
which reservations are located 10 ad =
NIT Indians in the schools under govern
ment contract.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-11

That the rank and file of the demo-
cratic party in the senate Is becoming
impatient at the delay in the considera-
ton of the tariff bill is shown by the cir
culation of a declaration in favor Of
closure of debate. The paper was pre-
pared by Senator George and was quietly
circulated, being handed only 10 the
most influential senators. 1t was not
signed by all To whom il was presented,
some of the senators expressing the opin-
ion that ii was too early to attempt a
closure and others declining on princ-
Pile. The paper recites that it has be-
come apparent that the republican oppo-
nents of the tariff are determined To re-
sort To filibustering TO prevent the proper
consideration and passage of the bill and
commits the signers To a simple declara-
ton in favor of closure. 1t makes no
specification as to how the change shall
be brought about, whether through the
presiding officer or the committee on
rules, leaving that point, as well as that
as To whether ii shall be modified or an
absolute closure, To be decided later.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-11
The Season of Need.

1t is at this season of the year that
the question presses itself with the great
est urgency upon public attention, be-
cause it is in the spring that country
roads in various parts of the country are
in the most impossible condition and
the need of their improvement is most
urgently felt. Post
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-11
PROBING THE ARMon-pLArr FRAUDS.

Secretary Herbert intends TO reopen
the whole question OF frauds and probe
all allegations concerning them 10 the
bottom. The ella borate expose has con-
WINGED the authorities that the public
mind will not be set at rest concerning
the character of the armor with which
the new vessels are protected until a
more thorough investigation has been
made. The instructions issued To the
board OF investigation, OF which Capt
Samson Is president direct, as alleged
that the whole question of frauds, cover
ing the entire period Of the Carnegie
contract, be thoroughly inquired into,
and that nothing be left undone TO ascer-
tain whether or not armor plates have
Oeen accepted by the government. either
during the time for which settlement has
been made or prior or since, which are
below the lowest limit of the contract
requirements.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-11
DEFICIT OF SOS, 447,447 FOR TEN MONTHS

A treasury statement issued May /
shows that during the last month the
receipts aggregated go, 693, 364 and the
disbursements during the same period
s32, or, $50. The receipts for the ten
months OF the present fiscal year are
shown to have been s245, sO9,749 and the
disbursements 90 II, PSF. 1876, leaving ii de-
felt for the ten months of S65. AZ, Az.
The receipts for the month Of April are
given as follows: Customs, so, l76 69l :
internal revenue, sl1, IA; miscellane-
Gus, sl,152,52s. The disbursements on
account Of pensions aggregated for the
month sl0,l52,3 300, as against 1851, 76l
for the month of April, 1898. The pen
sion disbursements for the ten months of
this fiscal year amounted to Sit ,3O5, lsi,
as against $780, 7s, 345 for the same period
last year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-11
A Key That Weighs Seven Pounds

An old and curious key and lock is
attached to the door of Temple Church.
in Fleet street, London. The key
weighs seven pounds, is eighteen inches
long, and, unlike other keys; it was not
made for the lock. On the contrary the
lock was made for ii. Both key and lock
have been in use since the crusades, the
church itself having been built by the
Knights Templars. -Hardwdre.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-11
GRADING AND DRAINING.
| important Factors I'm Roadmaking That
Are Often Overlooked.

In building road care should be
taken that the cross section has lateral
grade sufficient to readily shed the wa
ter and yet permit vehicle to comfort
ably pass over amy portion of the road
way. About one-half inch to the foot is
all the lateral fall necessary to procure
good results rs to drainage without in
terfering with traffic. To properly round
or shape the cross section the following
rule may be used with good results:
Divide the half roadway into, say,
three equal parts, then starting from the
center fall .03 of foot for one-third
Of the distance, 0.04 per foot on the
middle third, 0.05 on the side section.
In extremely broad roadways it is adj
visable 10 increase the number of Sec
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-11

Rounder-I say. old man. there'll be
the devil to pay when | get home to my
wife tonight.
Bounder-That so? Haven't you
got money enough to settle?-TrUth.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-11
Buy Dullam's Great German Is cent
Cough Cure, at VanDenBergh's
Don'tsTobacco Spit or Smoke your
Life AWAY

Is the truthful startling title OF p little book
that tells all about Noto-bac. the wonderful,
harmless Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. The
cost Is trihing and the man who wants IN quit
and can't runs no physical or financial riks In
usins 'Noto-bac." sold by Il ). Webb.
Book at drug stores or by mai free. Address
The Sterling kennedy Co, Indiana Mineral
Springs, Ind. '5l-lys
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-11
A Contractors Advice
Iam's German Medicine Co

Dullam's German Medicine Co
Gentlemen take great pleasure in
tess6y1ng in behalf of Dullam's Great
German Blood, Liver, Stomach and
Kidney Cure. can safely say that I
never took such medicine AS that to
cleanse the liver, stomach and kidneys.
was suffering for years with billions
ness, indigestion aud loss OF app-tIre
and sleep. One bottle did for D. more
good than six months other treatment
and feel 1t my dury 70 testify ~ It's
behalf, 80 others may try IL ami get
cured. Yours Truly.
WARREN Il RUSSELL.
Contractor and Builder, FINN, Mich
For sale by b, VanDen Berrb 3
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-11

This is good weather for making good
roads The better the roads the more
valuable the lands. Baltimore Amer.
lean.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-09-19
REmARKAsLE TREES.
SoIns of the More Striking CuriosItiss Of
Plant Life.

Sons Of the More Striking CuriosItIes Of
Plant Life.
On the Canary island grows foun-
tain tree, a tree most needed in some
parts Of the island. 1t is said that the
leaves constantly distill enough water
90 furnish drink to every living creature
in Hero. nature having provided this
remedy for the drought of the island
Every morning near this part Of the is.
land clOad on mist arises from the sea,
which the winds force against the steep
tiff OH which the tree grows. and it is
from the mist that the tree distills the
water
China, foo, claims her remarkable
tree. This is known az the tallow tree,
70 called from rhe fact Of its produc-
ing substance like tallow, and which
serves tine same purpose, is Of the same
GOnsistence. color and smell. On the is
land Ct Loo Choo grows tree, about the
ize Of common cherry tree. which
yossesscs the peculiarly of changing the
'olor Of its blossoms. AT one time the
aOwer assumes the tint of the lily, and
9gain shortly takes the color Of the rose
In Tibet there is curious tree known
As tie tree OF the Thousand images. Its
caves are covered with well defined
:I..rscters of the Tibetan alphabet 1t
IS of great age and the only one Of its
lind known there.
The caobab tree is considered one Of
the most wonderful of the vegetable
kingdom. 1t appears that nothing can
kill this tree; hence it reaches an aston
ishing age as we'll as enormous size.
The natives make strong cord from
the fibers of the bark; hence the trees
are continually barked, but without
damage, as they soon put forth new
bark 1t appears impervious to fire, and
even the ak is resisted, as it continues
to grow in length while it is lying on
the ground.
In Mexico there is plant known by
the name of palo de leche. 1t belongs
to the family of euphorbia. The Indians
throw the leaves into the water, and the
fish become stupefed and rise to the
surface and are then caught by the ma
tiyes In this case the effect of the mar
cotic soon passes off. The milk of this
plant thrown upon the fire gives out
fumes that produce nausea and head
ache. The milk taken internally is a
deadly poison. 1t will produce death or
insanity, according to the size of the
dose. There is popular belief among
the lower class in Mexico that the in
sanity of the ex-Empress Carlotta was
caused by this poison. San Jose Mer-
curry.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-09-19
THE srATf rAtR soURxAL.
Headquarters in the state Dairy EK-
hfhit BnlldinE.

The Saturday JOURNAL 10 crowded
With sleciAI state fair matter and fair
advertising.
Special editions Il THE JOURNAL
will l'e issued fscll day during he fair
"a splendid advertising medium.
THE'JOURNAL Is receiving compli-
ments from many l,usipsss men and
exchanges fnr it's sueets- fol campaign
TO make the fair a succe-s.
Headquarters for THE JOURNAL will
be 1T the state dairy building near The
Corn Palace, where the banner Of TI4h
OSE CENT DAILY will be flung to the
breeze, and orders for papers aud sd
vertising can be left there.
The DAILY JOURNAL u in be served
there to customers regularly ever even
ing as soon as printed.
Advertising during fair week will Le
done at the Tegniar rates-no extrH
charge for The special editions.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-09-19
weather and Crops.

The U. S. department OF agriculture
weather bureau Issues the following
cFop-weather bulletin Of the Oregon
state weather service for the week end
Ing Monday, Sept. nth, for Western
oregoni
Weather; The temperature averaged
daily four degrees cooler than the nor
NAL, being decidedly cool at places In
Josephine and Jackson counties on the
Isth aud Ilth, where some frost 90
CURED. The precipitation was greatly
excessive Ia the coast and southeTn
sections aud normal IN tho Willamette
valley.
CFops'-Hep pieking u the work
Nhleh 10 demanding attention 10 Al
boz growing sections PickeFs are
1eaFoe, which fact has lndueed son,e
eioseTr 60 graft the demands ~ labor
~ lneEeased compensation psF boN.
AZ egsllsbla persons are helpg pressed
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-09-19
Salem Board of Education.

salem board of school directors mel
Tuesday afternoon in the Office OF
Clerk Bozorth, all members Of The
board being present. The resignation
Of Miss Laura B. Myers, of Scio, (un-
assigned as yet to schooD oh account
VI III health, was accepted by the
board, and Professor 4. e. Jory was
elected to fill the vacancy OccasiOned
by Miss Myers resignation. The mat
ter Of printing the annual school cata.
logue was. s.continued Indefinitely. The
privilege Of furnishing school supplies
for the district for the ensuing year
was awarded to the Capital Printing
TO. Of this city, their bid the low
est. On the question Of new text books,
which is being 80 very generally dis
cussed throughout the state. the follow
ing resolution was introduced by DIR.
Byrd and adopted by the board: 81 hat
inasmuch as the school laws require a
choice Of additional text books be made
by this board and list of the text
books so chosen to be filed with the
superintendent of public instruction ON
or before the first day Of January, 1895
therefore, be it resolved by this board
that IN order that this board may as
certain what additional text books If
any, are desirable or necessary for the
use OF the schools in this district for
the period Of six years, dating from and
after the tiLne fixed by the state board
Of education for their introduction, the
city superintendent and the principals
Of the several schools are requested to
present In writing to this board their
commendatlon of such additional or
supplementary text books as in their
opinion are worthy OF consideration
for adoption by this board" After dis
posing Of few routine bills and ac-
counts and some other minor matters,
the board adjourned.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-09-19

into service and some have neglected
their grain to give their attention TO
hop picking. A TO the amount Ct
ppoduct, quality n crop and inioEy By
lice and mold. the opinions differ much
IN sectioDs- A report from Marion
county states that hop picking is about
through, better yield is reported than
anticipated and that the product Is
only slightly injured by lice and mold.
Clean picking has been the rule In
Marion county. A correspondent from
Carlton, YamhllI county, states that
progress has been made iB the hop
yards, the crop 10 fairly good and beii g
secured IN excellent condition. A
Cackamas county correspondent states
that the yield is fair only, quality poor
and many yards have been left Un-
touched owing to the mold. Shower
retarded picking only in q few sections.
With exceptions Of q few oats siandii g
ia Clsckamas county and some vbest
uDthreshed iB the same county, hai.
vesting and tbTeshIDg is completed.
Farmers have nearly finished hauling
of their grain 50 that no damage can
result from the iDcIemencies Of the
weather. The yield Of potatoes will bt
4ght ard onions will be plentiful. Pas
ldres have much improved by tbs
showers Of late; as q consequence q cor
responding improvement Is noticed in
he condition Of live stock. Ia Linn
county seeding on sunImer-faIlow hes
commenced; 10 other sections rain H.
Iesired before the soil will lie In conhi
lion for the plow. The prices offer O
are lower than has ever been known,
out the grain is weighing unusually
heavy. Silver prunes in Douglas
county have been injured by the raIns;
,lber varieties are doing well and art
abundant. Fruit shipments continue
.Arge, through the rapid ripening OF
iate fruit.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-09-19
syLyEsrER PARDOxOYER SoUEALs

Oregon's present governor through
his private secretary Tuesday piaceC
the following rule in force at the cap
itoI: 1t reads ss follows: "Under sec
tion 154l Of the laws Of Oregon, ih
governor must report 20 each legisla-
tive assembly all cases Of reprieves, com
mutations and pardone. Owing to per-
sistent aud malicious Representations,
no report hereafter. Of such cases, otb' T
than that provided by law, will be
made from the executive Office" That
means no Information about his Official
acts will be given to the public until
printed In his biennial report. This is
another tyranpical act Of one-maD
power and all because this public Off
ciaI cannot stand the light of news-
paper publicity upon his sets.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-09-19
The Wool Markets.

BOSTON. Sept. 19.--Tbe opening of
the wool sales In London Tuesday had
considerable effect upon the market
here and dealers are waiting for a
standard by which TO make, prices.
The market today was very strong,
due 10 the large number Of American
buyers In London. fleece woods are
dull and the price is not as strong as 1t
was. Territory woods are rather quiet,
with prospects Of an increasing demand
and slightly frmer prices. Todays
quotations are: Ohio and Pennsyl-
vania No. l, p and 22c, double X and
above, Is 10 l9c; Michigan single X
IL l-2 @ lsc; Michigan No l zoe;
Montana fine medium, 10 to l3c; No.
medium ~ 10 lac; California woods,
spring north l3 to l5ci middle country
spring, II 10 IL; southern detectives,
northern pull, "a 10 80; Australian
combings superior, 4S TO Al; average Ss
10 4Oc; clothing Ss to 400.
LONDON, Sept. l0.-The. attendance
AZ the opening Of the wool auction
sales was large. Themain interest was
centered In the sensation which the
United States Is likely 10 cause. II is
stated that OF 1900 bales Americans
did not buy over 100. With better Sc
lectlons OF American needs, they are
expected 10 do more 10 test the Amer
can composition. Jacobs a Co, IN their
circular says There was very large
attendanoe and a good sprinkllng Of
Unlted States buyers. Composition was
good, Croas breede show 80 advance
Of nearly o per cent herlno ruled NJ
par with An occasional appreciation OF
5 per osnt, especially IN secured.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-09-19

tits not merely pain that people dread
In sickness. Many man will bear ths
pal 4 unfiinchingly who utterly breaks
down la view OF the heavy expense IN.
volved, often Increased by his being
lncapacltated for work and thus de-
prIyed OF his income.
To such persons Allo0oks Porous
Plastep are an unApeakabls boon, They
are within the reach Of every Que. They
are genuine too, Notwithstanding the
lnnumersble c0unteFfeits and lmIta-
tons Il Il always easy for anybody 10
make sure 10 getting the real thing At
q low price.
Anyone snfierlng fr0n weakness Of
the chest, that, stomach, kidneys, liver,
or from lame back, will hnd them 4
cheap and sure remedy,
lsrandreth's pills are good oorrec
tive,
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-09-19
rHE nAY,a oREaok rEwa.



At q public sale the Portland expos :
tion property was sold for t62.oOO.
Hop buyers in the vicinity Ol Eu--
gene are Offering cents per pound for
this years crop.
BY paying tl25O Of the 5000 claimed
to be due. J. Z. NOland, ex-sheriff Of
Lane county, has settled with tie
county court.
The government will cease to print
addressed envelopes on Sept 3Otb. AZ
ter this date all return addresses will
have to be secured Of the iob printers
The snBUal conference Of the NJ. T..
church for Oregon meets iu Eugene to-
day. IL IL expected that about $50
ministers, with their. families, will be
present They will be treated In 3
royal manner By the people Of Eugene.
The county court Of UmatiIIa county
has ordered an action 20 be commenced
10 recover $4,000 from Ex-treasurer
Folsom and his bondsmen; also against
the receiver Of the National bank Of
Pendleton, where the money was de-
poeited.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-09-19
Aoueer Mexican Plant.

In Mexico there is a plant known by
the name of Palo de Leche, 1t belongs
to the family of euphorbia. The In.
dians throw the leaves into the water.
and the fish become stupefied and rise
to the surface and are then caught by
the natives. In this case the effect OF
the narcotic soon passes of. The milk
Of this plant thrown upon the fire gives
ont fumes that produce nausea and head
ache The milk taken internally is a
deadly poison. 1t will produce death or
insanity, according to the size OF the
dose. There is popular belief among
the lower class IN Mexico that the in
sanity Of TIE ex-Empress Carlotta was
caused by this poison. San Jose (CaL)
Mercury.