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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
Things to Consider.

Material should be carefully selected,
durability and cheapness when prepared
being first considered; then by using To-
cal stone local labor may be employed,
and so by outlay for stone and labor each
locality will to an extent be benefited di,
rectly by the distribution Of the money
cost of the road in such locality.
Every county should own and operat~
at least one steam road roller.
Road sweepings, except manure, and
common sand and clay make suitable
binding material over broken stone.
In making new road wetting down
or sprinkling has been proven injurious.
Such practice Is wise in repair, as then
the binding material is solidifed, while
the water does not penetrate the surface
coating to soften or weaken 1t.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
DINNER PARTIES.

Small dinner parties Of four or six are
often most enjoyable.
BE sure the servants understand Just
what is expected of them
1t is no longer obligatory to servo or to
drink wines or other liquors
Attempt no moro than can be certainly
and perfectly carried through
Have system and follow It, Much un.
necessary labor will thus be saved
Do as much of the work Of preparation
the previous day or two rs possible
Even the richest feast IS barren if with
1t there be no feast OF reason aud flow Of
soul. -
Utter silence Is better than TO be bored.
but golden mean in conversation is vast.
ly better thRn either.
a dinner may be varied from to Ii or
more courses, but from to Will usually
be found the most desirable number.-
Mary Livingston Andrews in Good House.
keeping.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
New York State League For Good Roads.

A gratifying feature of the reports
made at the recent annual meeting of
the New York State League For Good
Roads was the evidence that tho farmers
throughout the state are showing n live
ly interest IN the w )rk of the league.
The league is not committed TO any
form of legislation IT TO any one kind
of roadb1iltiing 1t aims primarily to
interest people in the subject, TO con-
vince them Of the financial advantages
of having good public highways and to
supply rhe voters with information
which will enable them 10 form accu-
rate judgments as to what legislation, in
the line of the leagues efforts, is for
the best interests of tho state, and how
good roads can be built most economic
ally. New York Sun
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22

Senator George a. Steel Of ST.
Joaus, yesterday announced that he
was a candidate for state treasurer
on tie republican ticket this year
81 havs for several days" he said
"been carefully considering the ad-
visibility Of being a candidate for
state treasurer, aud after consultation
with my friends at home and repre-
sentative republicans from other
paris Of the state who have given
sne gratifying assurances Of hearty
support, | have concluded TO enter
the race. Now that am an avowed
candidate ! shall not refrain, from
motives Of modesly, from making
every honorable effort that is neces-
sary 20 secure the nomination" Sen
ator Steel has been Ia banking and
other business enterprises for nearly
twenty years, at present having
large interests to manage, aud is il
every way equipped for the state
treasurership.-- Detroit Tribune.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22

that as soon as our executive has
stamina enough to protect the people
and unearth rascality, We turn him
down. Is this right? The RECORD
would be glad to support either Pin
gree or Bliss at any other time as
they are both royal good men, brave,
fearless and would make just as
good governor, il their time had
come. For these reasons we
believe the nomination belongs to
him not only for the good of the
republican party but for the good of
the people Of Michigan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22

There seems to be a perfect under
standing between Canada and the
democrats in congress on the tariff
bill. An amendment to the agricul-
tural schedule was offered last Sttur
day, placing duty Of cents per
dozen on eggs, winch was defeated
by strict party vote. This is direct
blow at Tie farmers, especially those
living in the states bordering On Can
ada. The same Discrimination in ia
vor Of Canada was also IN ,de on oats
and barley. 1t is we'll known that
eggs, oats and barley are produced III
immense quantities ia Canada, and
the object of the democrats seems to
be, = protect that country more
than our own.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22

Thorough construction vigilant watch.
Ing and prompt repair are the secrets OF
French success with roads. They are
of three kinds-nationai, department
and township. The general rule in rural
districts is to sacrifice the straight line
in order to follow the valleys as much
as possible, rising by gentle grades
where this is required. Side drainage is
provided for and the road Of course ia
highest in the middle, the sides sloping
transversely about an inch to the yard.
matchmaking is the rule of construc-
tion, except for the towns, and the layer
of broken stones is usually placed direct
ly on the beaten ground, though some
times layer of sand or stones inter
venes to help the drainage.
To the removal of old material, worn
and wasted by use, the French give
great attention. After their roads airs
finished they are carefully rolled by the
compressor, which consists of one or
two heavy cylinders drawn by horses OF
propelled by steam. For nearly half a
century the French engineers have gen
orally used on roadways built for
heavy traffic basaltic rock where it
can he had near by. It's cost is about
81 500 for the amount used on a mile Of
read, and Mr.. LOOMS says that it is not
only far better but about 80 per cent
cheaper than the crushed granite for
merly SO much employed. New York
Sun
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
FLOWER AND TIES.

One sweet pea plant has produced more
than LEGO flowers IN q single season
Tho leaves q tree in Dutch Guiana are
SO rough that they arc used rs sand paper
In New Zealand there ere miles upon
miles 81 forests of kauri trees which aver
asc over goo feet ia height and 90 feet in
elIth.
The BoYista ei~.mtca, aspocics6T fungi,
will grow Ia ono night from Ire size of %
pea 20 as laiSo as watermelon. Its in
crease OF cells pr minute hes been osti
mated 40 c. O0o co.,
Asarule Gcwcrsaro more effective when
grown in tcds CT iaassls, c,r.i t..,icty by
itsolf except i1 fhc ease al b,. y pcrcn.
nialr, which n.y h, u,d in ,.etground
bels 80 nr. railrv ise sa }.hcrc they
ny 10 inaiseriieiDa,tiy niAod
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
Good Roads Double the Farmers Income

The cost of highway transportation
over the properly built roads Of France
does not exceed one-third the like ex,
pense in the United States, it being com,
mon In the rural districts of France to
haul three tons and In the cities from
three to five tons net freight with one
horse. In this way the good road saves
the farmer each year much more than
Its cost, and we may ignore the increased
pleasure in its use. If two horses haul
the load Of four, one wagon of two, one
set OF harness Of two, one driver serve
for two, and If six miles instead of three
De passed per hour, the aggregate saving
would double the net income Of the ay.
srage huckster or farmer. --Exchanga
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
The Mexican government proposes

The Mexican government proposes
to welcome cordially all Mongolians
who come to the Mexican states, tie
same as it does immigrants from 9TH
er nations. China will reciprocate
and the two countries will swap
people and commerce without any re-.
strictions. This new treaty arrange
ment between Mexico and China may
result in an exodus Of the Chinese
from the Pacific states TO Mexico. If
so, the Pacific states and all other
states Of the union will ratify the
treaty on receipt Of such assurance.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
What He Cllid Do.

The mission worker had lot of boy,
from the street before him, trying TO see
what their capacities were for other work
than wandering He had called up several
and questioned them and came next to a
redheaded urchin of about H. AS the boy
rose to be put through the course one of
the other boys prodded him with "A PIN
He jumped, OF course, but being on his
good behavior he managed to suppress his
feelings though 1t could be plainly seen
that he was almost at the limit.
You want TO work, too, do your" asked
the missionary kindly
The boy merely nodded.
What can you DOR inquired the mis-
sionary
The boy could hold In no longer.
Il kin lick de stuffin out Of de kid wot
sticked me wild pin, and I'm goin to do
it," he burst forth, and few minutes later
the job had been done thoroughly. Detroit
Free Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
GET RID OF THE WATER.
The Importance of Drainage In Roadways.
Remarks ON Side bitches.

Remarks on Side bitches.
Null is the greatest obstacle to the
travel and traffic of the farmer. Mud is
mixture Of dirt and water The dirt is
always TO be found in the roadway, and
the water, which comes in rain and
snow and frost, softens it, horses and
wagons lncad it and mix it, and it soon
gets into SO bad condition that fair
ly loaded wagon cannot be hauled
through it. We cannot prevent the COM
ing OF this water, and it only remains
for US TO get lid OF itas soon as possible.
Very few Of Us know how great an
amount Of water falls upon a country
road, and it may surprise some Of us TO
be told that on each mile of an ordinary
country highway (three rods widc) there
fall each year an average of q, 900 tons
of water. Water is a heavy, limpid fluid,
hard to confine and easy TO let loose 1t
is always seeking for chance to run
down hill, always seeking to find its
lowest level. In the ordinary country
dirt road the water seems to stick and
stay as II there was no other place for
it, and this is only because we have
never given it fair opportunity to run
out Of the dirt and find its level in other
places. We cannot make hard road
out Of soft mud, and no amount of labor
and machinery will make a good dirt
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
A rich mans tariff is what the Bo,

A rich mans tariff is what the Bos
ton Advertiser calls the large mud
pie in the construction Of which the
senate is now engaged. 1t admits
diamonds free, America producing
none, and revenue being no object
1t taxes sugar, and consequently
every meal in the country. The du
ties on fabrics used only by those
who can afford to spend much money
on dress are removed or lowered. A.
for the income tax that can be lodged
and the largest capitalists can claim
a residence in London, as several are
already preparing to do.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
Sympathy For the Mossbac,t.

The farmers Will be the principal ben.
eficiarics from road reform, but the ben
cfits will be extended TO all classes. and
its effect upon business must be of the
greatest importance The movement
should command the support of every cit.
izen, and wherever man is found with
moss covered ideas of progression he
should be an especial object of considera.
tion by his neighbors. Rochester Demo.
crat and Chronicle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
The victory won by the republi

cans of Rhode Island is the most
sweeping in the history of that state.
Gov. Brown has plurality of co.'s
and a majority Of 1858, while only
year ago his democratic opponent
had a plurality of ls5. The last leg
islature consisted of So republicans
and 81 democrats. The next legisla-
ture will have 1913 republicans and
democrats. The wage earners have
thus most emphatically condemned
the Wilson bill and the party of re-
Progression.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
He Had n Scheme.

lie sat and burned the midnight oil,
With long hours slowly creeping,
While other weary sons of toll
In peaceful cots were sleeping.
He could not rest, this tireless man,
No present duty Sinking.
For lie was working on plan
To subsist without working.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
Tie state political pot has com.

lie state political pot has com
menced 10 boil aud the call ioi
the republican ttate convention
made July 3lst AZ Grand Rapids
On the part of SOME Of The promi.
rtnt republicans &c the state there
j. q move for one term rule and q
disposition 10 oppose John 4 Rich
who By their own statement can ray
nothing only that they think one
term IS enough. 1t is well TO look
10 this aud meet it squarely. Ii
has always been rule with the re-
publicans TO give an efficient officer
second term. If John Y. Rich is
thrown overheard, what is the posi-
tionI What does 1t mean? 1t means
that the republicans do not approve
of his amendment scandal, which is
not the fact, and a raid will at once
DC made (Which would be justi6able)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
0 Blacksmith Work
and General
Horse Shoeing
Tire Setting and Repairing.
First-class work done and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Chas. Fishbeck.
Lumon Gee,
sI U. s. Pension Attorney
Hi Justice Of The 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. If you want advice
come and see me.
No fees unless success sful.
Office over Vermeulen's Grocery.
Alma, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
Not For Publication.

Suspicious Mamma-Ethel, what de.
tained you SO long at the door lust now
when Mr.. Spoonamore went away
Ethel Smoothing her rumplcd hair)-
Nothing to speak of, mamma. Chicago
Tribune.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
Good Enough to Hang.

Husband - Those plaques you have
bought are miserable daubs No artist
ever painted them.
Wiie-Oh, did not purchase them for
table use. They are only to hang up
New York Weekly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
An Inference Only.

do you believe in the transmigration
Of soulsS" asked Mizer.
Yes. Don't your" said Hicks.
Sometimes What do you suppose /
was before | became n mani"
oh, don't know. a sponge, guess. I"
Exchange
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
Not What He Wanted.

Beggar (who has just received a six
pence)-Thanks, kind sir. III do my
best for you.
Mr.. Bountiful-What can you do for
meS
Beggar-I will recommend you to my
friends Tit Bits.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
Time To Leave,

Cobble-Miss Summit says you left rather
abruptly last night
Stone-I should say did. happened to
remark, Who can tell what "a day may
bring forthi" and she said | would know If
l staid much longer-New York World.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
A Sure Thing.

"Gotrox has sent that wooden headed
son of his on an ocean voyage. / wonder
what for. "
Il understand somebody told him II
there was anything in the boy the sea
would bring it out. Buffalo Courier.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
Greatness.

What makes a great man great?" you
ask.
The answer comes at call.
He Isn't great so much as that
The other men are small.
Detroit Free Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
Rubbing 1t In.

Landlord Of Bulls Head Ito customer
who has rendered him a bad fiorin)-I
knows as how you re the cove as steals my
pewter pots, but hang me if it amt add
Ing insult to injury to bring 'em back by
installments. -London Spare Moments.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
Early Rising.

It is fine tc see the sunbeams overtop the east
ern hill
Bards have ever sung of SUNRISE and most like
~ always will
But he who loves that morning nap will cer-
tainly agree
That the jolliest kind of sunrise Is the kind
you do not see.
-Washington Star
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
alNOrcfl.

Oh, merry birds. how blItholy glad
You ought to lie each dayl
on We given many notes, yet had
No interest to pay.
Washington Star,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22

Mover mourn ycur Shakespeare gone.
Be 10 lost o. taken.
Bet whether you like pork or not
be sure q save your Bacon,
Detroit Free Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22

Did her features look drawnf"
=, ny yes. They always draw before
'hey paint don't theyf"-Exchango
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
Please DO!

I've n secret in my heart,
Sweet Marie
a secret I'd impart
Now TO thee.
You are getting quite passe,
So wish you'd go the way
OF Comrades" and Some Day."
Sweet Marie!
Brooklyn Eagle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
Ihe Why OF IL.

Her brow was Ike the snowdrlft,
Her throat was like the swan
when she'd bought complexion powders
And strewed them thickly on,
Detroit Tribune.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
The Difference.

When Mrs. Jones, the wife of Jones
The workingman, is downright mad
And speaks in loud and angry tones,
The neighbors say, Her temper's bad :"
When Mrs. Gray, the wife of Gray
The millionaire, begins TO spit
Her temper out, the neighbors say,
Poor thing, she has a nervous ft."
New York Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
Loves Drinking Cup.

In olden times true lovers stole
The dear ones pretty shoe
And drank from it, as proof of love,
Till everything was blue.
But should Peggy's shoe purloin
To measure out the stuff
never could get full, because
1t would not hold enough!
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22

Moneys 0wfully tight, isn't itgp
Yes. | haven't even any loosechanee. ~
New York World
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
Avoiding Evil WAYS.

For him who wishes TO avoid
All evil ways ono plan Is right.
For all he needs TO do T. Just
To join the good roads" fight.
Detroit News-Tribune.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
LIGHT AND AIRY.
The Summer Resort Policy.

A "sweil" resort he found, and there
He reared n stately named hotel;
But, though his rates were very fair.
Nor guests nor lucrc 10 him fell.
And then he raised lis rates on high
Till they went nearly out of sight.
He now with scornful fash Of eye
Turns guests away all day and night.
Chicago Record.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
Hard Pushed.

Hard Pushed.
Uncle George ympathetically)- yon
are getting ready TO graduate Hettie, and
suppose you arc full of work.
Hettic-lndood, | am. The dressmaker
Is hero every day, and it really seems as
though it was nothing but trying on from
morning till night.-Boston Transcript.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-06-22
A Flowery Fable.

A FlOwery Fable.
The rosebud swung on its lofty stem,
And far below in the grass
The violet sighed the whole day long,
How sad is my lot, alas,
That none can see my beauty here"
Just then man came by
Who swiped the rose from its swinging
stem,
And the violet ceased TO sigh.
indianapolis Journal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-08-09
Loan Office,
LIGHT FLASHES.

We are selling Misses best
pebble goat school shoes, worth 81
to $3.50 for $l.7j.
S9tf SULLIVAN q Co.
County Clerk Smith issued a
marriage license to Logan Good
pasture and Mary Johns.
ALL our Misses and Children's
OXfords go at reduced prices.
s. If SULLIVAN Il Co.
"A saloon and restaurant 7
miles under the surface Of the
earth. Van Raub's cave Sunday
next. Ut
See samples in our window of
the attractions we are offering in
ladies' oXfords. All at the sale
price $500. SULLIVAN SHOE Co.
Excursion 81 round trip, in
Guiding everything, Sunday next
to Van Raub cave. Ut
Free transportation into the
Van Raub cave, by means of bas-
ket hoist, next Sunday. 2t
Having a number of lines of
ladies' oxfords in colored tops we
want to close out before fall, are
offering them at $500; just half
price. SULLIVAN SHOE Co.
The funeral Of the late James
Martin, colored, will take place
next Sunday.
-Celestine Vollmer and Luis
Montez, two boys, were arrested
Yesterday by Policeman Beck for
violating the fishing laws by using
a seine with small meshes in the
river.
Instead Of fifty-nine hacks, the
sewerites had only twenty on
election day, and they have all
but eleven been paid by the Citi-
Zens' campaign fund, and the
money is ready for the remainder
when they desire to call.
Tuesday nights rain was 50
heavy that the lake out at Lake.
view overlooked and the water ex.
tended over the grounds Of the San
Antonio Gun club, somewhat dam.
aging the trap trench, that was
filled with water, which has to be
pumped out. The club proposes
having brick and cement trench
built.
-eIf you want bargains in men'l
late tan oxfords', go to the leading
shoe store. Special sale now goinl
on. SULLIVAN SHOE Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-08-09
COnStable'S Sale.

By virtue of an execution No. 261O issued
out of the Justices court of precinct No.
l, BeXar county, on the 23d day of July,
1894, and to me directed will proceed to
sell within the lawful hours prescribed
for Constables sales, on the 4th day of
September 1894, it being the first Tuesday
of said month, to the highest bidder, for
cash in hand, at the BeXar county court
house door, in the city Of San Antonio,
Bexar county, Texas, the following de-
scribed property, tO-wit:
All that certain tract or parcel OF land
lying and being in the city of San Antonio,
BeXar county, state of Texas, and within
the corporate limits of the city of San
Antonio, west of the San Pedro creek,
and on the north side of San Fernando
street. and between San Marcos and Colo
RADIO streets, and being lots Nos. six (6l
and (7) seven, of subdivision of original
city lot No. (l32) one hundred and thirty
two, said lots have each front of 20h
varas on the north side of San Fernando
street, and depth between parallel lines
of 3715 varas in a northerly direction,
levied on as the property Of A. B. Maness,
to satisfy judgment In favor of the San
Antonio LIGHT Publishing company, and
costs of said suit.
Given under my hand, this Goth day Of
July, 1894. A: A. BROWN,
Constable Prec. No. l, Bexar county.
oy1y
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-08-09
A SMALL GOLD MINE,

400 acres Of fine land, plenty water
good improvement, large outside range
good field, healthy, high and leveles, 70
5000.
Two elegant large lots,S. Laredo street,
for 1000.
A large plot of ground, on good bust
ness street, first class place for gin, store,
camp yard and business on Laredo street,
worth 1000, will sell for $1,000
Here's chance for speculation 1,9OO
acres OF land, as fine as you ever laid your
eyes upon, right up to the city line at
$40 90 per acre. Put an arteSian we'll on
IT, and make it irrigable, and it will sell
like shot cakes" at $50 to $500, per acre
in 10 to 20 acre tracks. Ponder over this
well before saying mo"
Houses, in all parts Of the city, lots
everywhere aad bargains for every body.
Come and see me.
J. A. DAUGHERTY'
lO4 East Commerce St., LIGHT Building.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-08-09
Another Cave Explorer.

Adolph Gimbel is in the city
from Van Raub, where he is now
located in the saloon and restau-
rant business, in connection with
the great natural cave curiosity
which has been found near that
place. He made an exploration Of
this cave this week and went in for
a distance of seven miles in the
new entrance recently discovered.
In addition to an old iron-bound
chest dated 204 years back, they
found soft leaden bullet, part of a
pocket knife and some old scrap
iron. The cave is dry and the new
passage is not tortuous.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-08-09
Anonymous.

The following has been sent to the
LIGHT by one Of the boys who has
not yet done celebrating his glori-
GUS victory for sewer proposition {:
The "Power of the Press" is only a
might,
When it gives exact news, as is
done by the LIGHT.
Anonymous writer's in malignant
style
May be read by men who want to
beguile;
But the honest reader is not led
astray
By papers that change as oft as the
day.