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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-02-08
Cost of Operating Railroads

The annual report of the railroad
commissioner of Michigan says that for
1894 the earnings of the 90 general
traffic railroads in this state were 81 40
4O1, 49S OF; disbursements, $104 $50.
1919, leaving surplus OF Sal, 639,-
07L63. The eight ore and forest roads
had total revenue of $22j, 141.2I; dis
bursements, S2l4. 2S0.15; surplus. SILL
9l4.52 The capital stock of these roads
is S431 .973, 001.97. The stock owned
in Michigan is S12I63, 362.5 The
number OF miles owned by these com
panies is 20,6S9. 10. the total indebted
ness on which is $646. 1928. 72G73, the
annual total interest on which amounts
To S2S, 623 310.21. Total cost of these
railroad properties is 81 ,0l9, zoo, 1926. 06
Total stock and debt, 81 ,09S, $3.50, 729. 90
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-02-08

The Pacific railroad funding bill was
recommitted 10 the committee ON Pacific
railroads by vote of - 10 los, showing
an unexpectedly large majority against
the measure
Although the drift had been against
the bill from the inception Of the debate
it's advocates were not without hope.
The extent Of their defeat was a great
surprise to both sides.
The debate was Of a brisk and lively
character. Only three Of the eighteen
sections Of the bill had been read when
the hour for taking the vote arrived.
But the substantial amendment Oo pre-
vent the payment OF dividends on the
stock until the government debt should
have been fully discharged was adopted.
Mr.. Boatner'S substitute 10 foreclose the
governments mortgage in case of default
was cut ont by parliamentary maneu-
yer; so that. when the voting began in
the house. he moved % recommit the
bill, motion equivalent 10 its direct de-
feat.
A proposition submitted as an amend
ment 10 compromise the debt aggregat-
ing Sl3O.00O0O), for S7j.o0I,ojo, was de-
feated. and then, as stated above, the
bill was sent TO its doom by an over
whelming majority. Tho opponents Of
the measure signalized the victory by
shouts of juOilatiuu.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-02-08
A WONDERFUL STORY.
Realization of "A Druggist Who Missed
His Calling.

The reformed druggist was talking to
the man with the cracked lip. Now
collodion." he said "colludion is Just
the thing to put on that lip of yours 1t
is great thing 10 promote the growth
of new skin. just brush that lip with
collodion and it will be well in no time.
But, he continued warningly you
want to be very careful. One of the
worst accidents | ever saw was the di-
rect result of collodion, quotes the Buff
falo ETpreSS
The man with the cracked lip SILVER
ed apprehensively. How was that?"
he asked.
The reformed druggist lighted fresh
cigar and stuck his feet upon the radi-
ator. Yes. he continued reflective
~. that was bad accident, and the
worst of the whole thing was that | was
responsible for it in a way"
But what was it?" insisted the man
with the cracked lip.
1T was Just like this: One day be-
fore | reformed, and while ! was keep
inc drug store. a man came into the
store with the worst pair of lips ever
az Why that assure on that lip Of
yours WASH a marker 10 the gully that
was i'm his lower lip. ] saw in a minute
that he must be suffering great deal
Then told him just what have been
been telling You. ! explained to him
the action of collodion, and he told me
to put some on his lips
| rot the bottle and picked ont a
camel's hair brush. Then | painted
those lips in way that no mans lips
were ever painted before. just daub-
ed the collodion on bv the spoonful.
Pretty soon | had them all fixed out
and then the accident occurred What
an accident that was, Why the man ;
head was Just blown clear oil his shout
ders aud instead of getting hali-dol-
lar for my job ] was out 10 cents for
telephoutng for the ambulance to come
and take him away"
Il don't think ! catch the drift of
your remarks. said the man with the
cracked lips Did | understand you
to say that the mans head was blown
OFF,
You did" said the reformed drug
gist His head was blown clear from
his shoulders.
But how? Did he have dynamite
! cartridge in his mouth OF something of
that kind?'
ooh. no" The reformed druggist
laughed a bit You remember | said
thai he had protuberant teeth. and that
| also said put a great deal OF collodion
on his lips? We'll, collodion is made of
Gun cotton and ether and when it got
i'm the sore spot he kinder brought his
teeth together with snap. Some way
or other those teeth struck spark that
set of the gun cotton. and there was a
big report and the mans head was
/ blown into bits.
The man with the chappcd lip sat for
slowly. Il don't wonder that you got
out of the business Your proper place
is press agent for a fishing club"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-02-08

A scene Of the widest and most in
tense excitement occurred in the house
at the conclusion of the debate on Mr..
Hits Hawaiian resolution Friday grow
ing out OF "a personal difficulty between
Mr. BrecNnridse of Kentucky and MIR.
Heard OF Missouri, in which cpithcts
like "impertinent puppy, coward, "
'scoundrel, liar" were banded. One
blow was struck. when friends nterposcd
and the sergeant at-armS arrested the
two offenders and brought them 10 the
bar of the house, where Mr. Rreckin-
ridge, i'm the course of an explanation
practically challenged Mr. Heard and
demanded personal satisfaction. They
finally apologized To- the house but are
otter against each othrr.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-02-08
WILL ISSUE BONDS.

There will be- another issue OF bonds in
few days While some OF the membc
OF the cabinet affect To believe there is
still a chance for wholesome legislation,
the president is without hope. Assistant
Secretary Curtis is now i'm New York
consulting with tinancierS as To the form
of bond that will b' best adapted to the
market. When the new loan is an
nounced it will probably bc for SlO0.O0O, =
900, though there is some talk Of - ,OOO,-
0OO The president greatly regrets he did
not sell Sl0OOO0,00) the last time, as
might have been done with no trouble
and at good price. The form OF the
new bond will probably be per cent
thirty years, though that is not TO be de-
termined till after the New York bankers
express their opinions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-02-08
4 GIRL HERO.
The Story of a Great Michigan
Forest Fire.
ICoNrINUEp

Twas desperate work for a young girl,
AS the dry grass ON the left side of the lane
had taken fire and The heat and smoke had
So greatly increased that only by drawing
every breath through the saturated cloth
could life be sustained But Marie never
fallcred Nerved to unwonted strength
by The heroic resolve OF her own undaunt-
eel soul, she managed, despite her double
burden, not only 10 keep moving but act
ually 10 qulcKen her pace 10 a rum
just as the flames took possession of the
whole lane and beat ieIcey against the
house she passed beyond the latter into IA
small plowed field lea ling to the mound,
barely eighty yards away There was no
fire under foot here, but the heat was
greater than ever, and the almost exhaust
ed girl found it well nigh impossible to
draw Sammy's chubby weight over the
turned.up soil.
Al last, however, after much painful
Juggling, she arrived at the door of the
mllknouse, but only-oh, hOrror!-tO find
ii securely fastened with paddock and
hasp affixed 10 the outside The key, of
course, was at the now blazing dwelling
Ii might as we'll have been thousand
miles away.
Clouds of steam were now rising from
Maries blanket. Not for three minutes
longer could she or the boys live in the
iurnace-like air Quite Ignoring her own
peril, she sobbingly walled.
Dear Merclful Father, must these limo.
cent lambs perish Oh, If | could only
find stone or an AK!
Then from beneath the hot blanket
folds observant little Peter lisped
Daddy did have an AK here for to make
a bench one day, auntie!"
"Oh, YOU blessed child! cried Marie, as
she caught sight of the implement lying
on Il pine board.
Drawing a long, deep breath and retain
Ing it in her lungs, she laid the little fell
low down beside his brother. covering
both with the blanket and seized the AK.
While the superheated air almost blistefed
her now unprotected face, she still held
her breath, with one deft blow broke the
cast iron staple, and the next moment the
three were safe IN the underground cham
Der and had reclosed Its clay.hned door.
No danger of burning here, nor of starv-
ing. either, for on low shelf were ranged
four great pans of milk, roll of butter,
and cold rice pudding. In order to ven
tilate the room, a few lengths Of small
dran-tle had been run from its arched
ceiling through the solid earth, to the top
of the mound, and down this narrow tube
there came enough light to redeem the
place from absolute darkness.
While Marie, in trembling doubt wheth-
er the child yet lived, was unwinding
Sammy, the youngster regained conscious
ness and set at rest her fears by feebly
murmurng Me wants dwink "a want
shared by the other two and easily salts
fed by the aid of tin dipper.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-02-08
Call It q Craze.
AN ALARMING STATEMENT
CONCERNING WOMEN.
HOW BAD HABITS ARE FORMED.

The NeV York 7jtbtNe says The habit Of
taking headache powders is increasing 60 an
alarming extent among great number Of wo-
men throughout the country. These powders as
their name indicates, are claimed by the manu-
facturers TO be positive and speedy cure for any
form Of headache. In many cases their chief
ingredient is morphine, opium, cocaine or some
other equally injurious drug having a tendency
10 deadeu pain The habit Of taking them IS
easily formed. but almost impossible 10 shake
off Women usually begin taking them 20 re-
lieve a raging headache and soon resort 20 the
powder TO alleviate any little pain or ache they
NAV be subjected 20. and finally like the NOR
phine or opium fiend get into the habit of taking
them regularly, imagining that they are in pain
II they happen 10 miss their regular dose. "
In nine cases out Of ten, the trouble is
in the stomach and liver. Take simple
laxative and liver tonic and remove the
offending matter which deranges the
stomach and causes the headache. Dr.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are composed
entirely of the purest, concentrated
vegetable extracts. One Pellet is a
dose; sugar-coated, easily swallowed;
once used, aiuaVS IN fa50y. They posi-
lively cNre sick headache and remove
the disposition TO it.
Mr.. +. vAReAsoN, Of OHey Lake. Labery Co.,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-02-08

An attempt was made Monday i'm the
mousse TO pass an omnibus bill for the
payment of claims for stores and sup
piles contscated from loyal people in the
south during the war, amounting 20
S'ls,d63 1t excited much opposition and
especially from Pennsylvania members
interested In Pennsylvania war claims
amounting 10 Sl.0)O. OoOand not included,
and the measure was defeated-95 To las.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-02-08

80 - - NtfF ANas
lilrh- writes ! not
infrequcutly have an at
tack Of the headache.
II usually comes on in
the forenoon. At my
dinner I eat my regular
meal, and take one or
two Of Doctor Picrce's
Pleasant Pellets inme-
diately after, and In the
course Of an hour my
headache Is cured and
no bad effects. I feel
better every way for
having taken them
not worse. as Is usual
after taking other kinds
Of pills. Pleasant Pei
lets are worth more
than their weight IN
gold. If for nothing else
than to cure headache. 4"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-02-08

Amendment of marriage license laws
Under the present law, if person takes
out license to marry, there is nothing
to compel him to return or destroy the
license, and such license may be used
unfairly. A bill has been introduced in
the house providing that unused mar
riage licenses shall be void at the eXpI-
ration of 90 days from date of issue, or
shall be returned to the county clerk.
The bill also provides that licenses shall
cost one dollar, instead of - cents, as
row. The author of the bill cites one
case where a man married three women
with one license, and says that other
abuses can be shown to exist.
Mac
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-02-08

Although women have no vote in the
Michigan legislature, there j. no dis
putting the fact that they are, IN many
Instances, the power behind the throne,
and that to them we are indebted for
some of the legislation along the line of
morality and an enlightened public SEN
timent. TO them is due the credit of
securing the passage, in 1889, of bill
raising the age of consent to fourteen
years. Efforts were made at that time
to- have the age placed at eighteen years,
but without avail. The women were
defeated but not disheartened, and have
kept persistently at work, without
sound of hammer or axe" Another bill
will be introduced this session TO have
the age fixed at eighteen years. Rep.
Donovan is championing this bill. The
one passed in 1889 was introduced by
Rep Diekema, who worked hard TO have
the age fixed at eighteen years. He de-
clared then the people would see their
mistake, and in the light of subsequent
events, they have.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-02-08

Heretofore all legislation on the tenn
perance question has been directed to-
ward the manufacturers and sellers of
intoXicants. Another plan is TO be
given trial, and one, too, which has
all the elements of novelty. a bill has
been introduced which proposes to do
away with saloons entirely, and makes
it a misdemeanor to drink liquor in
public places. Rep. Waite of Menom-
inee j. the author of the bill. He does
not aim TO prohibit drinking, but he
does want to abolish public places in
which men gather and drink and treat
aud treat aud drink. He wants to COM
pei men to drink in private, with per-
feet liberty to buy it where they like,
sell to whom they please and in such
quantity as they desire aud can, but alb
solutely prohibits drinking it in public
The author says his observation has
convinced him that the saloon. as such,
does more harm than the mere habit OF
drinking, and that the majority of crime
originates in the saloon and is fostered
by the elements habitually gathered
/ there.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-02-08

state prisons which seel..s 90 be ignored
10y the radical element of The anii-con-
tract faction. and that j. the result to
the state, financially, and lis effect upon
the prisoners. An article in the Cicye-
land Leader, speaking of Ohio prisons
since the adjustment of contract labor
in that state, SAYS: The maddest ward
in any asylum for the insane j. "a palace
Of joy compared with them. Not thar
discipline is not maintained The mcn.
God pity them, obey the guards, and sit
all day without word to each other.
without book or paper 10 read, with
nothing but the gloomy walls about
them, and their moody thoughts To oc-
cupy them
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-02-08

Rep. Donovan has another bill which,
il it becomes a law, will gladden. the
hearts of all who have much travelling
to do. This bill provides that every
railroad company shall issue mileage
books good on ali other railroads in this
state. Mr.. Donovan says that to do so
is not difficult matter for railroad
companies. as the plan works well in
the case of unlimited tickets sold TO a
point beyond the line of the road issu-
ing them. If this bill is passed persons
who are compelled to travel on several
different roads can take advantage of
the two cent a mile rate without having
to buy mileage book on each road.
-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-02-08
MUST HAVE EDUCATION
COMPUL sorry EDUCATION
WILL BE ENFORCED.
NEW TEMPERANCE BILL SUB
MITTED.
Donoyan's Two Bills Another Phase of
the Convict Labor Question

Donovan'S Two Bills.-Another Phase of
the Convict Labor Question.
From our Special correspondent.
A bill has been introduced providing
for compulsory education of children
between the ages of eight and fourteen
years. who must attend school at least
four full months between September
and March /, each year. An officer
shall be appointed in every city and
village, to hold office for one year,
whose duty shall be to see that this law
is enforced: in townships organized
under the primary school law the char
man of the board of school inspectors
shall perform this duty. This bill re-
qures that ungraded schools shall be
established in every city and village
having population of more than one
thousand, these ungraded schools to
be for the iucor1igibles ard habitually
truant. In cases where all legal means
fail to compel attendance at school, this
bill provides that the boys be committed
to the industrial school for boys in Lam
sing, and the girls to the industrial
school for girls in Adrian.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-02-08

Safe, safe and unhurt in the milkhouse,
Mrs Wilson," rang out the girls joyous
answer
Silence for moment Then the soft
weeping OF women. the shaking sObs Of
strong men and presently-the two moth
er's locked in elch others arms-the re.
turned travellers stood on the ground.
But why go on? No description Of
mine can make more vivid the understand.
ing readers conception of such reunion,
and to one so uuhappily constituted as not
to understand all description IS useless.
Soon parents and children were in the
wagon, and turning north~ard again, the
stout horses quickly bore the rejoicing
party to the hospltable shelter of II neigh
boi's house, two miles distant.
Naturally there were many congratula-
tons and much talking on the way-much
well deserved commentator Of Marie. but
Of all the compliments showered upon her
none was more entirely sincere than sam
my
"Mudder, us likes auntie heap We's
chucNful Of good things
Next day the farmers found that all their
cattle had escaped injury, the fire not hav-
ing extended far enough east 10 reach that
part of Pine river whittier provident Marie
had driven them Though much neon
NODDED by the loss Of houses and penish-
my the good people were by no means
ruled The two men went To work with
will. and long before winter came both
homes were substantially rebuilt and re
furnished. w Thompson, in y y.
Ledger
THE END.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-02-08

The result, financially, to Ohio i,
shown by these figures These idle men
represent loss OF 5000 "A day 10 the
state. The average earnings of the $40
men at work the past three months was
a trle over 60 cents day. The men
who had nothing to do could have
earned 800 daily on tins basis. New
York has had like experience. Shall
Michigan place herself in the same po-
sition? is question that the legislature
should consider very thoughtfully.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-02-08

The condition OF the prisoners a. deS-
scribed in the article referred to Is sim
ply appalling. They sit in the idle
house from day to day, growing stupid.
weak, moroSe, insane. The prison aSy-
lum Is filled to Overlooking, and the
punishment of disobedient conyicts i,
solitary confinement for hours perhaps
days, without exercise or employ mcnt.
Is it any wonder that some of the con-
yicts become insane? The wonder is
that more of them do not lose their rea-
son. Has the state legal right-it GER
tainly has no moral right-to make
maniacs of men. even though they have
broken its laws?
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-02-08

Driving straight down from the north
the two farmers and their wives had come
within three miles of the spot where stood
their homes that morning, when they met
old Dick peacefully grazing or rather, try
iug TO Craze. by the roadside Instantly
recognizing the horse, and seeing, far to
their left, the light of burning woods, they
hurried on and arrived at the northern edge
of Wilson's clearing half an hour before
nine.
No fire was III the fields now, but all
were black and desolate Houses and
barns had yanished not q fence nor head
of stock was to be seen, aud the rum seem
ed complete.
Yet, in shuddering dread of greater
catastrophe, they scarcely thought of their
material losses, as, forcing their team to a
galop, they drove furiously on.
Their way lay close to the hill-cellar, of
which, very curiously, not Que of the four
was thinking-the men, with sternly set
features, looking straight ahead, and the
covering women covering their eyes, as If
to shut out to the last moment sight OF
the unutterable horror which each in her
secret heart deemed certain must all toe
soon appear.
Enveloped in clouds Of black dust raised
by their own beating hoofs, the horse.
rushed madiy on until abreast of the
mound Then they stopped so suddenly
that the wagons occupants pitched forward
on their seats, for right IN their path, look
ing weird like In the murky light, stood
Marie Moreau, holding outstretched before
her one Of the dingy blankets
Hearing the thunder of the approaching
vehicle, the watchful girl had darted GU
! just in time to intercept it.
IT'S Marie" she loudly called, a.
the aiIrighted team stood shiYering in thei
tracks and, almost blending with her owl
voice came IN response two startled erie
one fervent;
ooh, thank Godr and the other, risn!
to shrek. MY boys oh, my boys
Marie"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-02-08

1t was now about three o'clock in the
afternoon. The imprisoned children
would haye to wait SIN hours for the re
turn of their parehts. But the room wa,
now too cool for comfort; its atmosphere
was delightfully."- pure; not particle OF
smoke descended the shaft the twins be.
haved remarkably well, and their auntiC
was 50 blissfully happy over their remark
able escape that she whiled away the time
with merry jest and story until, by and by
the little heroes dropped quietly TO sleep
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-02-08

There is one phase of the question of
the adjustment of contract labor in the
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-07-28

The other day a gentleman
stepped up to Sam Ragland,s fine
new fountain and called for glass
of carbonized, ice-cold Dalby Springs
water. 1t was drawn for him.
Noting it's peculiar color, and for
getting himself, he called for
sugar" thinking it was iced
tea" The joke was on him, but
we will not now give his name.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-07-28

The heavy rains have had good
effect on our city, The canal has
been thoroughly washed out on
many occasions. This canal could
stand a deluge every day as it
would take this to keep it pure.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-07-28

If you need your piano tuned or
repaired drop r Borland a postal.
He is a practical workman and an
accomplished musician, being new
member of Texarkana band and has
located here. 7-22-1wk
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-07-28

The Cotton Belt will run special
train from Pine Bluff to Tyler to-
day, for the benefit of their en-
ployes and families, who have Sc
cured transportation to the Fruit
Palace.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-07-28

Mr., and Mrs, 0, X, Wheeler LETT
for Troy, Mo-, TO be at the bedside
of Mr., Wheelers mother who it
quite sick We hope to hear of the
mothers early recovery
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-07-28

Our subscription books show
many new names added during the
past month under Mr., Staiti's
management. Come along friends
and give us your name and we
promise you a good clean paper.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-07-28

Elder j. N. Clem of Oak Cliff,
Texas, will preach at the Christian
Church today, at II a, m, and at
night. Don't fail to hear him.
Young peoples meeting at Gas p,
IN. Good music on all occasions,
W, ], Hudspeth, pastor
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-07-28

The "Gazoote" brags and says the
Sheriff has given it the '1egal print
ing" Mr.. billiard informs us this is
not true, that he gave that sheet
only one small adv, and made it no
promise as to the future. Caught
apainl
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-07-28

Tom Rodgers has had completed
a nice cottage on Olive Street and
the yard is terraced up in nice
shape. If Toms girl could see this
place she would say yes to every
question he asked, Take her by
Tom and it will be a sure pop,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-07-28

Mr.. Thos, Hodge, the keeper of
the Miller County "Poor Farm"
was in the city yesterday morning.
He tells us there are only seven
inmates there now, and reports
crops fine.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-07-28

Mr., zeke Poole Of Doddridge,
Sulphur Township, was up yester
day. arranging for the big barbe-
cue and picnic to take place there,
on Aug. 10th,