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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-08
Good Roads rnhanoe Velues,

A prominent farmer of Mecklonburg
county has expressed the opinion that
Charlotte growth and improvement are
largely due TO the roads leading to the
city and said that lands in his section
had increased much in value in conse-
quence of the better roads. He mentions
two tracts which were bought last year.
one for $lS an acre, which was sold this
year for $25 an acre, the other for SIS
per acre, which sold for $50. These fig
ures serve but to strengthen the general
belief that good roads do much for the
towns with which they afford ready
communication. Charlotte IN. O. OBJ
server
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-08
The annual report Of State Insur-

The annual report of State lnsur-
ance commissioner Giddings shows
that the farmers mutual insurance
companies of the state are in pros
porous condition, that business is be
ing added each year and that the
companies are safe and popular. The
ffty.six distinctively farmers insur'
ance companies of Michigan now
carry risks aggregating lss,oO3,522,
an increase of $9,073,ssl during the
year ending Dee. 81, 1898. The
number Of policy holders is 1882,
an increase of 1926. The resources
Of the companies are sl6s,7Oo.s9,
the liabilities $245,044.9l.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-08
The Princess and the Dragon.

One Of James Steele Mackays's strong
desires was to dramatize story by George
Eliot, whom he admired intensely. He
once did write stage version Of "Suas
Mariner" and made a special visit to the
novelist to ask her consent to It's produo-
ton. His description Of his interview with
her was characteristic. "She received me
with dignity" he said, took my letter,
read 1t deliberately and then for the Arst
time looked intently at my face. at the
same time extending her hand to me with
charming frankness. In another moment
I was perfectly at home and forgot every
thing In the presence Of this charming
woman, for she Is the most fascinating -
we'll as tho homeliest woman that ever
saw In my life. Her husband, Lewes was
there, and 1t was not long before found
myself comparing the couple TO the prin-
cess and the dragon. Mr.. Lewes sat glow
ering ut me all the time was there, but
after awhile succeeded In forgetting his
presence and that he was, a. far as could
be, the husband Of George Eliot, In intel
lect and genius the queen OF all England.
l told her the changes that had made In
her story, particularly In the conclusion,
which had found necessary 10 alter Who'll.
ly. The denouement, as left II, made q
really very strong dramatic effect, and the
author Of Silas Mariner acknowledged the
improvement and regretted, SO she said,
that she had not thought Of 1t herself I
talked with her three hours and was
amazed when rose to go to see how the
time had fed. Twas to call again the next
day to read to her my play, In which she
seemed to have taken real interest, but
the following morning received note
from the dragon saying that Mrs Lewes
had, upon mature elaboration, decided
not to have her story dramatized.' OF
course the play was never produced. -
Philadelphia Ledger.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-08
Taking Scalps.

Indians do not take scalps through
cruelty" said Colonel E. X Grimshaw, a
retired army officer, but just as civilized
soldiers fight for and preserve the captured
battleAags of the enemy as trophies and
proofs Of prowess In war During the
years / spent on the frontier was forced
TO witness many such sickening scenes.
The scalp Is taken by making a rough cir
Gle Of slashes around the skull, and then
tearing of the broad patch of skin and
hair by main force. 1t Is dreadful opera
ton and one meyer to be forgotten by those
who have once seen IL. Tho scalp is sup
posed to contain many magical powers and
Is cured with the greatest care by him who
takes 10, st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-08
Haunted.

There is o bar in the Ohio river near
Smithland, KY, that Is haunted. Years
ago q Smithland merchant refused to let
his daughter marry dissolute young law
denly the merchant disappeared, and be-
fore the matter could be Investigated the
girl and the lawyer were gone too. AT
midnight when the wind Is still anybody
watching the bar can hear bit Of an old
love melody, pistol shot, and then all IL ST.
lent as before. Nobody has ever seen ghost
there, however New York Recorder.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-08
A Phenomenon.

"This is not the first time you have filed
this claim, said the government official
NO" replied the aspirant for cash.
Its the seventh"
And you have increased the amount
each time, SO that 1t Is now q good many
thousands Of dollars more than It was orig
inally."
Il felt justified in doing so. ;"
1t Is very strange" murmured the off,
cial. 1T upsets one Of the strongest I'm
pressions / had concerning mechanics.
"Mechanics!''
Yes. The more you filed this claim the
bigger it got to be. American Indus
tries.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-08
Lumon Gee,
s| U. s. Pension Attorney
iii Justice Of fhe Peace
I'll Insurance and Collections

Prosecutes all claims against the
Goyernment-rejected and suspended.
Claims reopened and successfully prose-
cuted. have all the rulings Of the
department as fast as issued.
Give your business to an old soldier
that is right here where you can see
and talk to him. II you want advice
come and see me.
No fees unless successful.
Office over Vermeulen's Grocery,
Alma, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-08
Spoke From Experience.

Tills-Yes, sir, 1t is mighty hard to col
lect money just now--I know II.
Bills-Indeedi Have you tried to collect
and failedf
Tills-Oh, no.
Bills-How, then, do you know that
money is hard to collectf
Tills-Because several people have tried
to collect of me.--London Million.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-08

Old time unscientifc roads are q thing
Of the past The old handmade road,
the sprawling, indiscriminate deposit Of
loose, broken stone is out Of date, and
the smooth, compact road, scientifically
built of material calculated to bear the
wear and tear OF heavy travel is the one
for tho present and future r. L. Nc.
Daniel
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-08

1t Is said that japanese crowd is the
sweetest In the world. They never use
soap. The figured Japanese silks and cot
tons will not stand 1t. Their substitute
for ironing Is primitive While the ma
terial is very wet they spread 1t smooth on
boards and stand them against tho housss
70 dry
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-08
To Keep Paste From Freezing.

Bill posters in cold weather find IL diff.
cult to keep the paste which they carry
about in uncovered pals from freezing, so
when one of them saw In an advertisement
sure recipe for preventing IL he quickly
forwarded 81, the price Of the long desired
information.
In return he received q postal card on
which was written:
"Keep 1t warm New York Herald.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-08
CUT IT SHORT.

When you've got thing 10 say.
Say It'll Don't take half . day.
When your yarns got little In IL
Crowd the whole thing In minutol
Life u short-a heeting vapor-
Don't you AL an eight page paper
With tale which, at q pinch.
Could be oornered In m inchi
Boil her down until she SINNERS.
Polish her until she glinmers.
When you've got thing to say.
Say It'll Don't take half day.
Atlanta Constitutioa.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-08

Tibbs has no clock In his bedroom and
never takes his watch TO bed, but he says
he always knows when to rise by the crow
ing Of his neighbours cock--he calls IL his
crow noineter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-08

To keep sponges soft and white wash
them in warm water with little tartaric
acid in 1t, then rinse in plenty Of cold wa
ter DO not put in too much tartario acid,
or the sponges will be spoiled.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-08

Common bituminous coal contains
about per cent Of nitrogen, which comes
of as ammonia when distilled In a closed
vessel
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-08

Baxter, he Of the Saints Everlasting
Rest, I" wrote nearly 20 volumes, most OF
them foiios Of tho most pondsrous proper
ttous<
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-08
Graham & Morton
TRANSPORTATION 90.
STEAMER LINES TO
CHICAGO AND MILWAUKEE
To CHICAGO

Commencing May 9Th. and until further
notice, the steamers OF this Line will leave St.
JOSEF h for Chicago at 10 p. m. daily except
saturday; leave Chicago from dock foot Of
Wabash Ave. at IL m. daily except Saturday
and Sunday. Leave Chicago Saturday at II 80
y. m.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-08
To MILWAUKEE

Leave ST. Jgseph at 2 p. IN. Monday, We'd
nesday aud Friday; leave Milwaukee from
dock foot OF Broadway Tuesday, Thursday
and saturday evenings.
The steamers OF this line connect at st. Joseph
with the G. & ". NJ. Ry. For information as 20
rates Of freight and passage for through tickets
apply 70 agents Of The c. & W. VI. Ry. or D., L. &
n. R. II.
J. H. GRAHAM. PRESIDENT,
Benton Harbor, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-08
VILLAGE Ak SALE.

SO much OF each ~ the following d, scribed
tracts or parsels of laud situated in the Village
or a ma, County of GratIot State of Michigan,
delinquent for unpaid taxes for the years 1891
and 1892 as Will be sufficient TO pay taxes, in.
terest aud charges thereon, will be sold at pub.
lie auction by the Treasurer of said Village al
his Office. In the banking house of W. :. Turck
Co IN village of Alma. Michigan on Wed.
nesday, June 81, 1894, commencing at ten o'clock
a. m. and continuing until the same shall
have been disposed of according to law.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08

There has been considerable fric-
ton in the affairs of the T. X. &
f. r. r. for some time and some OF
the employees have quit work and
Others are threatening to quit on
account of the ten per cent reduc-
ton in their wages. The last meet
ing of the Directors appointed a
committee for the road, to manage
its affairs. The committee consists
of g. NJ. Bishop, w. &. Brown and
w. NJ. o. Dawson.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08

The Journal exhibits its as;nine
stupidity and usual idiocy in its
last 'ssue when ii speaks Of "Co1
Lavelle ayailing himself Of the 70
duced rates Oh the b. & O. tbis
month to 60 to Washington, (" when
everybody knows that he il in tho
employ Of the road and rides on =
free every day and can 90 to wash .
Ington whenever he pleases without
avaiiing himself Of any reduced
rates. Again, the .Jouraaz il wore
Door at guessing or very good At
iying, or both, when it attributes
our article Of February 18th. eriti.
cising the Administration. 20 Mr.
LAveile, Who never saw or heard -
it OF know anything about il till no
read i in the ARGUS. We arr al
ways independent enough to speak
our sentiments, no difference what
tDe circumstances may be, but The
''o'frHol is not built that way. and r
sau't believe that anyone else ,s
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08

"For tho Governor of State
that Is suffering from bankrupt
treasury, brought about by bad
government. Mr.. Mckinley il
spending considerable time away
from home Ending fault fault with
other I'D ministrations, SAYS the
New York World.
But the World should remember
that High Tariff MCKINLEY has Ia
ken the job Of educating the people
IN fighting the "infamous Wilson
oil, and must carry ont his con-
tract IL it does bankrupt the Ohio
State Treasury. Bankruptcy is in
the interest Of the dear people"
in order to insaro them q prosper
eroas living and high wages ! IL
takes Ohio statesmen TO produce
this state Of affairs. Charlie Foster
to manipulate The National Treas.
ury and Willie Mckinley 20 ma
nipulate. the Ohio Treasure. THE
" done. you know, in The interes 81
OF the American people and in order
TO "bast' the "ptuper govern
ments" who pay the American
tarh J Let everybody rejoice and
send congratulations to the old LADY
Of the Journal, gbo will shed brinv
Tears Of Joy and burst her apron
strings IN crushing tina Infamous
Wilson bill.1
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08

common sense again as umed it's
sway in the House last week and
fhe Democrats disposed of the
Bland bill and ceased to furnish
The Republicans with campaign
material, by again getting down to
business after q tie-up of more
Than two weeks. Speaker Crisp
made decided hit just before a
quorum voted, when asked to en-
force the rule compelling members
20 remain in their seats and to vote
when their names were called. bv
saying IN reply: "The chair is the
organ Of the House, not it's master.
and as long as the present occupant
y m the chair he will never make a
rule" .
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08

The Big Meeting out at the Sny-
der Charel, still progresses with
undated vigor, and ia said to be
the most enthusiastic ever held in
the county. There were twenty
four seekers at the altar last night.
Mr.. Q. Y. Bishop, of this place,
has been helping with the revival
work, and we are informed that he
is preparing for the ministry.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08

Will some one break the news
gently to the old lady OF the Jour.
nal that the b. & D. Railroad Co.
is hauling more freight at the pres
ent time than it has for the past
four years. Some of the men max
Ing as high as sil.25 per day.
another legitimate offspring OF
the infamous Wilson bill p'
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08

A popular bill is that introduced
IN the House by Representative
Bryan, OF Nebraska. providing an
amendment to present law, making
the votes Of three-fourths of jury
constitute a legal verdict in all
civil cases. With that amendment
IN force hung. juries would be al
most unheard of in civil cases and
the cost of litigation would be
largely reduced. The lawyers are
about the only people who are likely
20 oppose the change; it would cut
into their fees quite heavily.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08

Republicans on the War Path
johnny the Ranks Of the Fircbugs,
1hieVcs and Burglars IN Order 10
Crush the Infamous Wilson Bill
Fire insurance companies through
out the county are making efforts
TO increase the rates on all kinds of
risks, especially on mercantile risks
of every description; many compa.
MES and organizations having IN
creased those of the latter class
from twenty-five to thirty per cent.
The principal reason assigned for
this action, is the Increased number
OF incendiary fires, by thieves and
burglars. caused by loss of labor
and the hard times generally. An
other legitimate offspring of the
infamous Wilson bill.-JournaI.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08

Easter Sunday comes March 18th
this year, earlier than usual. We
are making arrangements to give
our readers o special Easter Edition
OF the ARGUS, something very hand
some and different from anything
ever attempted in the county before.
Watch out for it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08
CoxrAININe loo ACNE.
YaIaable Pronnrfr for s,la

We offer our House (fnrnishedy
for sale including good Stable and
al necessary Out Buildings, Good
Garden, Cistern, Well, and II eater
The Lot is large one cont aiming
about two acres Of ground. For
further particulars call on or
address,
MINNIE r, WAKDwELL, =
JAMES A. WARDwELL.
to 4-i-e4 kIsGwooD, ". Va,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08

The different railroads are taxed
beyond their capacity. The ship
pers are complaining that they can
not get cars. This is encouraging
to the people, but death to the ca
hmity howlers,
"Another legitimate offspring Of
the infamous Wilson bill ~
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08

Gen. Jubal A. Early, one of the
ablest of the Confederate generals,
died Mt Lynchburg, Virginia, last
week. Since the war he has been
known chiefly through his copnec-
tion with the Louisiana Lottery.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08

In this issue we give "Old Man
Bowser's" tussle with the grip.
Soon as he RECEIVERS from this he
got on "royal toot" and came
home loaded down with jag that
would have brokcn the back Of
Sampson. We will give the par
ticulsrs next week, if the old man
gets sobered up.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08

1t we were not afraid of being
indicted and prosecuted for cruelty
TO imbecility, we would ask the old
lady of the Journal to give us a
comparison of taxes between the
Democratic State of West Virginia
and the Republican County of
Preston.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08

A move is on foot to erect a tele-
phone line from Terra Alta 20 King
wood via Albrightsville snd from
tho latter place to Bruceton and
Brandonville. We hope tho enter
prise will succeed, as it will be a
great icon vsnience to the general
public and we think paying in
vestment besides.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08
LAST ROUND FOR TAXES.

kINGwooD, w. VA, March 5, '94.
desire to say to all who have
not paid their taxes for the year
1898, tibet the time is growing short
in which you will have opportunity
to do so, as | fully intend to close
up my business for the year at the
proper time, viz, May 31st. Chap.
ter 30. Section 18 Of the Code re-
quires Sheriffs to make out list of
all delinqnents on or before the first
Monday of June Of each year. Sup
pose that the Sheriffs fail TO make
proper effort to collect prior to
this date. is it not reasonable that
they could not make proper re-
turn? Hence the effort. While I
feel that am not chargcable with
neglect or lack of effort thus far.
yet | feel duty bound under nv
oath Of Office to make more thor
ough effort TO close mp collections.
To this end | have decided to meet
those in arrears at the following
places and dates, viz:
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08

The meteorological record for
February, as furnished US by Geo.
II. Trembly, shows 10 clear days,
ID cloudy. and mixed. Snowfall
for the month 20 inches. Lowest
temperature on the oath and high
est on the 9Th. Sleet on the 18th
and a hard thunder storm on the
10th. IL showed on the 1st, 9Th,
18th, 18th, 18th. 10th, 23rd, 25th
and Goth. Prevailing wind direc-
ton Southwest. All in all, 1t has
been a very remarkable winter and
the farmers have had plenty Of feed
for their stock and plenty OF opper.
tunIty for getting their work well
along. There is more ploughina
done in the country than was evel
done before this early in the season
and the indications are for an earl,
spring and good year.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08

The calamity howlers have had
their day. They have done all the
mischief they can. Mills and fac
tories are starting up NIL over the
country.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08

The old lady of the Journal will
not dare compare the State Treas
ury of Ohio with the State Treasury
of West Virginia. She is cute in
Keeping silent on the bankrupt
Treasury of Ohio. The 'rnfamous
Wilson bill'' did it, you know.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08

rt is not surprising to find the
old lady OF the Journal opposed to
the income tax. II will be per-
fectly safe to gamble on the millcn.
Mum being near at hand whenever
the old lady advocates any thing in
the interest Of the poor people.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08

A splendid line Of legal blanks
newly printed and kept constantly
on hand at the ARaUs Office.
Orders by mail vilI receive prompt
attention. 4
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08

The 6rst week Of March has been
very fine, about the best behavior
for naughty March, we ever wit
messed. We only hope it will hold
ont, but we have seriovs misgfvfnQs
that we will catch il yet before Gail
Fools Day" comes around.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08

Pendergrast, the cowardly and
contemplate assassin Of Carter
Harrison. is to hang, Friday the
23rd of this month.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08
OYRIcE on ,.PfoNrrn prsr1rLrRr.0

CUMBERLAND, Mp, Jane 20, 1893
ih TO certify that Storekeeper Gaug Poneer
Dtlory" Of this famous pioneer Rye ybskv l.
made and that the goods
Rye. It's purity aud strength cannot he exceled
JANzs Il. CooK 2, 8. Gaugey sud Storeksepsy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08
Gus "PIONEER CLUB" RYE is made Read what the
about It. Also U.S. Guager:
OFFICE on II. Mos. GAMBLE, NJ. D..
CUuBERLAvp. Nh. February % 1874

hereby cheerfuly
j. stump Co. OF this city all persons needing smulent for
me deal purposes believe the article
free frO@ all injurious constituents, may upon.
q. IL. BRACE VI. d.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-03-08

nc foregoing VIII De my last
advertised bounds for the year. All
persons falling TO pay or make sat
lsfactory arrangements to DO so
soon, will be looked after imme.
diately after Circuit Court. I don {
want property. II you have no
money, sell your property and ap.
ply toe money to your tax and save
cost. Very respectfully.
LEROY SHAW, s. p. g.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-07-31
A NEW SUMMER RESORT.

"Loch Lynn Heights" in Garrett
County, nd in Which Wheeling Poo
pie Are Interested.
The Mountain Home Company, OF
Parkersburg, recently incorporated
with a large number Of stockholders,
among whom are a number OF Wheeling
gentlemen, have laid out in Garrett
county, Md, new summer resort,
with the title of Loeb Lynn Heights,
which promises to spring into great and
deserved popularity with the public.
The company has acquired one hun
ored acres OF land, lying high above
the surrounding glades and covered
with forest trees OF almost
every variety. The land lies well,
ensuring good drainage, and is well
supplied with the best water. A survey
has been made by j. f. Burley ~ Bro,
the Moundsvile civil engineers, aud
about forty cottages have already been
built. A sale OF lots will take place
August 9th aud 10th, and great rush
for them is anticipated, as only one
fourth the purchase money must be
paid down, the remainder falling due In
slA, lntlfb anu ubNOh
The officers OF the new company are:
Dlrectors-Rev. w. E. Powell, ID. d.,
Rev. j. 5. Stump, Hon. d. ID. Johnson
Hon. J. b. Sommerville, Hon. Jno. A.
Hutchinson, d. L. Jamison, Hon. j. Z.
Anderson, DR.. II. X. Jones, Rev. ID. IT,
StOetzer
Presldent-Rev. W. E. Powell, D. d.,
Parkersburg.
Vice President-Hon. Jno, A. Hutch
inson, Parkersourg.
Secretary-D. l.. Jamison, ParKers'
burg.
Treasurer-Hon. D. D. Johnson,
Petersburg.
General Manager-Major j. c. Alder
son, Wheeling.
Assistant General Manageable. H.
X. Jones, ParkerSburg.
Attoruey-Hon. j. B. Somerville
Wheeling.