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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10
The Industrious Chinaman.

/ have descended the deepest gold
mine in the world Lauseir, "lSDr shaft.
which is down 2 500 feet and is being
sunk another BOO. | have seen the
quartz quarried from il matrix. have
watched II ascending 10 the surface.
have followed 1t up to the stamping
battery and have Witnessed the finely
powered product passing through all
the complicated processes connected
with gold saving in which quick silver.
ripples, blankets and delicate chemical
operations all play part The gold
bearing sand from the battelA,, is sub
lected to manipulation after manipula-
ton and with untiring care each series
OF manipulation i repeated several
times over. AZ last when human pa
lence and ingenuity appear to have
been exhausted. the use ess sludge i al
lowed to run Off follow the muddy
channel a. it cuts it, way through a
vast mountain of tailings.
AT the extreme edge of these | en-
counter Chinaman and break-wind
The latter sheltered him from heat and
wind and behind it. cover are min
iature set Of sluices, with quicksilver
places, ripples and blankets all com
piete. Where the Caucasian had adj
mitted himself to be played out the
Monaghan is saving gold, Here is an
alchemist who can lind the precious
metal IN the dirtwa,h from the battery
in which every appliance that money
can purchase and man, ingenuity de-
wise Is in operation. Yet the average
Australian miner would II he could
hunt this Chiuaman from the field. But
John pays a small rent to the mine to
secure the right OF occupations and once
in tis country and duly registered he is
protected by all the forces OF the law
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10
Put Upon His Honor.

In 1916. when bands Of outlaws were
constant menace 10 life and property
IN Hungary. the widow of a wealthy
magnate was living in lonely castle
not lar nom the principal route between
Buda and Vienna. This lady received
one morning a polite note requesting
her to provide supper at ~ o. clock that
night for twelve gentlemen, There
could be no doubt a. TO the character of
her selt-inyited guests; but she realized
the utility OF sending To town for help.
as every road would be watched and
her courier way laid.
AT 10 O'Clock that evening up rode an
armed band of twelve men The castle
gates were thrown open and the mistress
herself stood at the entrance 10 receive
them, richly apparelcd, as if to welcome
honored and invited guests. She took
the arm of the chief and led the way to
the dining hall.
There goodly feast was spread, the
tables and sideboard being covered
with a magnificent display OF gold and
silver plate, the accumulation OF many
generations
The leader of the robbers started in
surprise but quickly recovered himself
and acted the part of well-bred gem
tleman during the feast. At its close
he said:
Madam, the happiest moments OF
my life have been the shortest In APP
peaiing to my honor as YOU nave done
to- might you have saved me from the
commission of a crime. Bad as | am,
no one ever appealed to my honor in
vain. As for you looking sternly
around with his hand on his pistol,
whoever takes anything from this
house dies"
subsequently, the name Of the robber
was discovered He was an impover-
lshed younger son of one of the noblest /
in Hungary. His fate was sad |
enough; he was captured few months |.
after the above incident and ended his !
life under the hands of the common
langman. IouU'S ComDalj0n
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10
The burglary.

"She walked from a long sleep" he
said, "and was just looking at her
watch which was under her pillow
when head in soft hat appeared at
her window. which opens. YOU remem-
Der, onto the roof of the front porch.
She gave a little cry but before She
could repeat it the man had leaped into
the room and caught her round the
throat Make one sound and you're a
dead woman he Kissed putting the
cold barrel of a pistol against her cheek
Then, she tells me. she thought OF
the money which Mrs. Gresham had
just sent for (for a particular purpose).
and all the valuable jewelry in the next
room For her own things she did not
care except for my ring and she was
just trying to slip it of under the bed
clothes, when the brute suspected some
thing, snatched her hand and pulled
the ring from her finger, nearly sprain-
ing 1t in her struggles to resist him.
lie took her by the arm, dragging her
about the room with him. Is he searched
it, and then on into Mrs. Greshams,
next door.
"She knew that Mrs. Gresham kept
nearly everything locked up in a big
silver jewel box ON the dressing table
and it occurred to her that she might
save il by throwing it ont of the window
among the ilowerbed,, where the thief
would not dare 90 and look for it, She
had got it in her free hand. when he
saw what she meant TO do and slashed
her across the wrist, giving her the cut
which bled so freely. She still strug-
gled with him and had nearly accom-
Plshed her purpose, when he pushed
her with such force that she fell through
the open door and on to the foor of her
own room, where she laid stunned.
That is all she can tell of the affair. -
strand Haga-uc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10
Taught "a New Way.

A young couple from New York bor-
roWed farm Tor week not long AGO.
Some friends who own little place in
Cherry Valley, were going away for a
visit and they proposed that the young
New York couple should lock up their
Hat, bring their servant with them and
enjoy the snap OF an early winter month
in the country.
They went
They know more now than they did
then.
The owners of the farm STAYED for
day and showed them about. and the de-
parting host showed his successor a
very tricky way of killing "A turkey.
Instead OF chOpping lis head of or
wringing it in the old-fashioned way he
took 1t by the feet and snapped its head
lightly against stone a though it had
been whip. The spinal column was
neatly broken without any of the strup-
gle and agonies usually attendant upon
the death OF fowl
The farmer forgot and locked up all
his chickens, taking the key with him.
Only one turkey sobber was left at
large.
That night the city man took him by
the feet aud snapped his head against
a stone. Then he took him 60 the
cook and told her to give him dry
pluck and let him lie in the ice-box un-
til morning. The next morning screams
OF terror awOke the visitors. They
sprang out of bed and ran into the hall.
The cook, praying to q. the saints.
was stumbling up the stairs. STALKING
after her came the ghost
OF the gobblel without a feather on
him. He had only been stunned and
when the cook lifted the ice-box lid in
the morning he had arisen in his naked
ness and gobb!ed in her face.-N \.
Her1ld
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10
FRED FULLERTON, Alma, Mich.

lily spent the grea er part of last week at
Fishvie. They returned in time for the
Elder to preach one of his characteristic
sermons on Sunday evening. however. =-
Aulck, Hide tina. dog. Supt. Schaffer is
coming. Albert Raby has been hired As
oyerseer of the KimbaIl farm for the sum
mer.-The l.. h. G. held d special meet
ing Monday afternoon. w b. Lathrop
Ia able to ride out again He Is enjoying a
visit from his uncle at present.-Ernest
Lee Connor has gone to Cheboygan to spend
the summer with his brother Will.-Mrs
Seneca Sly Is again sick in bed.-Rev.
>. Horr and wife shook hands with many
old friends during their stay on Saturday.
Mr.. II. used to be in business here.--
Jim Foy has bought him a horse and made
new buggy. Our school is making prep
aratlon for big time for the last day, May
81. An address by Supt. Ely of Alma is
one Of the rich things offered Miss Dana
Blair Is the only student who complete, the
course this year.-Mrs. Bernard and
daughter from Beverton, mother and sister
OF Mrs. Fred Sly, returned home Monday.
''A'N4 IA CANtuutu Nl1ll with the lhttGr.--
Another, one of our young ladies, has been
called Home. Miss Edith Pingel, whose ill
ness has been reported from time to time.
departed this life on Thursday May ? and
into the rest prepared for the faith
ful. She was born here June 80, 1876. and
has always lived at the Hall. She became a
Christian when quite young and united with
The NJ. +. church and remained one of It's !
most devoted, earnest workers until her
1esth' She was secretary of the League and
me OF Its best workers. Her influence was
ilso felt IN the Sunday school, where she
aught class. Her life pure and spotless |
md her cheerful ways and good words for
everybody made her favorite among all |
Who knew her. Verify she has her reward
der funeral conducted by Rev. ;. |. Horr
II Eumore, WAS held in the NJ. f.. church
>aturuay, aud was attended by a.full house.
ne Ioral offerings were As grand a. could
rave oeen prepared the beautiful casket be
NJ completely covered with the finest flow
t. her usual chair In the choir was Gov
req with Grape and contained a beautiful
oral pllOw containing the word "Eda"
nd each member of the choir of which she |
'a- member wore badges of mourning
1rel beautiful life ends not in death. and
'hile Eda has gone from u, We still see her
n her past life.
Dearest sister. thou has LEFT va.
And tiny loss we deeply fec
Bul us God who has bcrrft u.
H. Cas AN our sorrow, heal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10
lis Perfectly Natural.

That the consumption Of rich foods, to-
gether with the ,edentary indoor life OF win.
ter should produce a yitiated condition OF
the blood and general depleted state on the
system. Remember that Elixir Of Mullen
meets this emergency by cleaning and en-
rlching the blood, curing many forms OF
stomach trouble. and A. "A choagogue II in
otter the dormant liver 10 perform it, natural
functions
IL also acts favorably IA female trouble
and urinary disease. It. braclDg and tonic
effect will be fclt az once, whiie tor AN throat
ana lung trouble nothing can De better a. 10
reaches TIE cau-e and removes Il Instead %
simply ollaying the symptoms l. the case
with Oplate-.
We especially recommend that IN all throat
and lung troubles our Pacal Balm be used Ia
connection a by it. healing properties II has
proven great curH IKE agent. Price ~
cent?, or for : 4. For sale by all druggist
For circular address PACAL BALM Co.,
7lt2 - Louis, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10

Let some OF Our readers stroll slowly
down tndell street I'm the direction of
II. Martins lane and wandering into
-. Andrews street. the center of seven
Dlas let him kepulv observe the loafers
IN this district SAYS the GcuieH0l' )
-Ha9attHe. There are many low tay-
ems here and standing outside he will
notice groups of young men dressed in
threadbare clothes OF dark color What
are they doing? Nothing in part~ ular
and there they loaf from hour TO hour,
possibly discussing the fate OF "A gang
OF roughs now in penai servitude. who
used TO haunt these alleys and courts.
robbing and ill-treating pas,ers-by, the
aged in particular. until the common
sergeant ordered them wholesome tlog-
gings and long terms of Imprisonment
few months ago
The reader need not, if young and
vigorous fear his perambulations in
these slums, for these creatures are az
rant towards and prefer onslaughts on
drunken men and helpless women TO
attacking an able-bodied person. strong
though they may be in numbers. Ii
they notice a gold chain one glance
A4N'ii eiiN Wv htl W ia NOWtI lutll, t>Dt-
cialIy in the daytime for such loafers
dread observation of any kind The
observer will find an hours walk in
these alleys very inviting if he T., inter-
ested in these matters and his knowl-
edge of low type, and the difficulties in
dIsposIng OF such much increased.
lie viii notice a special class of loaf
ers-elderly men with red noses. fat
bodies and thin lcgs-leaning against
the wa. of these tayerns. They do
nothing all day, with the exception of
an occasional visit within to drink with
some generous friend. but lean against
the doors or walls, apparently thinking
OF nothing but the last drop of rum and
longing for more. This i, the finished
article the alcoholic criminal Too
diseased for work Criminal pursuits)
they remain here unit, the union infirm-
AIRY receive, them or the Charing Cross
hospital provides them VITA bed and
thus they die, in most cases eulighten-
ing medical education and alcoholic
pathology
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10
A Growing Success

G. L. DeVos, editor of the Cooperville
Mich Observer, II worthy example of
what push and energy, with keen business
propensltles, Will accomplish. In a CONVEX
satlon with your correspondent, Mr.. DeVos
SAID: Il was born in keene. Canada. in 1S55
IN Io''' migrated with my parents To Pella
IOWA received common school education.
driited INTO the printing business, and re-
moved to Battle Creek, Mich where / be-
came foreman IN the large printing house of
cage a Son. / recently purchased the pa-
per OF which am now editor. Nv life work
has been very combining and exacting.and as a
result my health gave out and broke down
win nervous exhaustion and sleeple-spess.
was IN such condition that | could not
sleep until completely worn out, my appo-
ute failed me and had TO choke down what
little ala eat. About two months AGO my at
tentOn was directed 10 DR. Wheeler's Nerve
Ntalizor and concluded 20 try IT, II had a
wonderful effect on me: in a few NIGHTS /
was able to get all the sleep needed. my an
petite returned and became NJ ravenous a. a
Vol = mo weight increased twelve pounds.
my mind became clear and active. i'm fact. |
was restored to health and look and feel AN
entlrely different man" Inquiry and obser-
walton has proved DR.. Wheeler Nerve ii.
taiizer to be truly wonderful cure for nerve
troubles, such as nervous prostration. spasns
nt-' mental depression. exhausted vitality.
dependency and SEXUAL general debility.
or sale by b. VanDen Bergh MAY
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10
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BEE,BE.

Presiding Elder Hickey preached an ex-
eellent sermon in the NJ. L. churcs last sun
day.-Irustee meeting Wednesday even
g-Cottage prayer meeting at Mrs.
Anapp's next Tuesday afternoon. The
free Union church talk of holding revival
MEETINGS in the near future. Mrs. H. B..
Siddings of Nestaburg was the guest of Mr.
and Mrs. Newton last week.-Mrs. Amy
Stewart Is visiting her daughter Grace in
8elding Bert Failing had all his sum
ner pork stolen out of his cellar. Pork and
Johnny cake don't go very bad.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10
Elm HALL.

@ets begin TO look green. Farmers
ere getting ready for corn planting.
The old mammot4 store once occupied by
=. Gibson has been undergoing some
aeeaed repairs. ==Mr. and Mrs. Pngee
spent Sunday at Mcbride visiting their
daughter and new grand daughter. Mrs.
Frederick of Mcbride came over Saturday
and remained tl Sunday, visiting her
iacghter Grace. THE sad accident al
}'rorcale Saturday, which resulted in the
aest- 4 Mrs. GARNER is mourne1 by all who
Anew her here. Sne was very estimable
hdy.-=Mr and Mrs. Lee Houch met
With wat might have proven severe acct
5enl While out riding Sunday. Their buggy
rneel caught on "a root, throwing them both
RON TIE buggy to tine ground. Aside from
a severe shaking up they escaped uninjured.
THE Free Methodists have started a
sunday school. -Rev. Bodine and fam
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10
PERRINTON.

'Jehue," but its hot for this time o year;
n in the shade reported on Sunday last. -
Several families from Bay City moved into
town last weekly. Kirk is wrestling
with the grip this week, and We hope no seri-
Ous trouble will follow.-The band boys
will meet Friday evening to re-organize the
band.-Ihe citizens met Monday even
ing to determine whether they will hold a
celebration the fourth of July, and decided
70 do so, provided sufficient funds could be
'aised the committee to report on their sue
Iess in one week.-L. f. Woodruff went
y Detroit Monday on business. THE L.
, K NJ. are now running two more trains
zach way, making great improvement 10
travellers but rather unhandy tor mall.
.mature bicycists are making some funny
Eo7es on their wheels now a days. 1t is
quite treat 10 to see them wrestling TO see
which can get Oh top.-Mrs. Tacie Van
malta arrived at her new home in Addison
Saturday la,t.-Preparation for the OBJ
servance of decoration day are going on in
ihis place: the post Will meet Saturday to
complete arrangements for the same. All
iomrads are urged TO be present.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10
FOREST HILL.

Farmers are shearing their sheep thi.
Feek.==Ninety in the shade last Satur-
1ay.==S. Randolph visited at St Johus
ihe hrst of the week.=The neighbors are
81 pleased with the decision of Judge Da
ball in giving old Mr.. Parkinson back her
some.-Mr-. Nellie Rockwell visited il
ts-on last week =uelen Courier mas
gene 10 ST. Johns TO work. =Although the
weather vas exceedingly warm there was
'ery large crowd at the 5. s. concert last
sunday evening, some having to remain out
1lde. The Misses Belle and Carrie Kurtz of
\. Louis favored us with two fine violin and
piano duets, which were highly appreciated
- aH.==Rev. Mr.. Carl Of Owosso preach.
ii IN the Christian church last Sunday. He
yi' spsak again in two weeks.-Mr. and
Hrs x. G. Barstow, and Master Rex. were
guests Of l. l.. Camfeld aud family over
Sunday Miss Dora Wood of st. Louis
Visited here Saturday and Sunday
Eighteen from here attended the Isabella
county c. L. convention at Shepherd last
saturday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10
Children Crv for
Pitchers CastoFia.
Special Notice.

No medicine was ever given such a severe
test OF its curative qualities a. Otto'- Cure.
We are distributing sample bottles free OF
charge to those afflicted with consumption,
asthma, coughs. cold, pneumonia, Group
and all diseases of the throat and lungs. Civ.
ing you the proof that Otto'- cure will cure
you. Don't delay. but get a bottle of Us to-
day and commence the use of this great
guaranteed remedy. Sold only by A )
Mcintyre sole agents. Samples tree Large
bottles % and 80 cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.


For your favor l. Otto'- cure for the throat
and lungs, and We can confidently recon-
mend 1t 10 all a. a superior remedy for
coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis and all
lung affections. 1t will stop cough quicker
than any known remedy. We guarantee II
TO cure you. Instant relief IN all cases of
crop and whOoping cough. If you are suf
tering don't delay but call on us and get a
sample bottle of this great guaranteed rem
edy and be one Of the great party on the road
to health. Samples free Large bottles %
and 30 cents at B. ;. Webb's. sole agent
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10
\ Willing Mercury.

first Boy--Wot's the rush?
Second Boy heard pa invite an old
friend to dinner and I'm hurryin' home
to tell mamma.
Did y'r father send yeh?7
no"
Then wot runnin' y'rself to death
for?"
Cause. if mamma knows company is
comm well have a better dinner."-
G00d NouS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10
Horse shoers ornanize

The Gratiot County division of the National
Association of Master Horse Shoers was Or
ganized IN Ithaca last Saturday. with I. T.
Doxey of st. Louis, president: o. c. Hill.
ithaca hrst vice PRESIDENT Charles Fishbeck.
Alma second vice president; X. d. Phillips.
Ut. Louis recording secretary and treasurer.
Frank Fox Ithaca, corresponding secretary:
John Wilson, st. Louis, sergeant-at-arms.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10
ST. LOUIS

Last week there were several large sized
rumor7 impiicating several highly respected
people An Investigation disposed of one.
the only suspicious thing being that an arti-
Gle was found ia the possession of a youug
man. which proper young men are not sup
posed to carry. The moral l., Avoid. all
appearance of evil. This week another
rumor l. atloat This time a young married
business man Is implicated Verify. Dame
humor Is busy stirring up the social sea.
bringing whatever j. in darkness IN Iigbt
Sometimes we fear she deliberately manu-
facture7 deeds to her own liking and twists
real ones into horrible shapes.-Tbe
Harrington house i undergoing repairs and
VIII soon be opened again TO business.
several improvements are being made in the
CITY IN the way of new buildings. removal
ana rebuilding others, and of repairs. paint.
etc. on ola ones.==Our merchants re-
port trade iourishing-much better than
last year at tins. time.=T. W. Whitney has
recently done something for his country bv
putting buildings on his lots on Pine street
west OF the Harrington hou-e.--The Order
OF the Eastern Star has been organized in
this city with good membership. Tho
degree stan of the L. & A. VI. went To Alma
last evening TO confer the VI. NJ. DEGREE
-lh ne council met last Monday night 10
elect city officers. They fooled around AN
midnight, ais~ succeeded in cutting the Park
House Oft from it, water Franchise m
officers were not appointed
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10

Il have used Burdock Blood Btters in nv
family for two years. Its the best medicine
! ever used. 1t cured me OF erysipela- in
very short time: also cured my son of scrof
1la after the doctors have failed" Louie :
oodward, Laurel Hill, Fayette county. Pa.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10

The house has passed bill incorporating
the Royal Arcanum
OIL regulating veterinary practice and
creating commission 10 supervise such sup
erVlsion passed the house the other day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10

There were 5,l3l books printed last
year and although not all of them were
good. most OF them were sold and found
readers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10

Nv A~hlsy for Detroit
az 1910 T. M.
llIse connections are
made az OwossO Junct'n
wi.h all trains ofD.. e..
H. a VI R'v.
BEN. FLLTC HER. T. PA.
Detroit. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.

When Baby was sick, We gave her Castora.
When She was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When She became Miss, she chung TO Castoria.
When She had Children she gave them Castoria
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10

The bill reforming the system under
which state publications are issued ha-
passed the house.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10
q WEST MICHIGAN Ry

-. L.. " ~, mas wagner palace buffet psrlor
WI ~, " 8 coaches from Grand Rapids TO Chicago
49,, ~ ~. ~ lll mas aRner palace sleeping car
M" Voaches from Grand Rapids to Chicago
II r. MEYERS GKoaoY nvu.
s"'' anna Gen'l Pass'r Agent
Grand Rapids
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10

For Pin Worms, Eczema, Hives. in fact
any of the various torturing. itchy diseases
OF the skin, Doau's Ointment l. an instant
ana positive remedy. Get it from your
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10

The Spartan phalanx was commonly
ds~p tho Athenian 5. II ans "a
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10

Leave Ashley
$3.50 "a m for Alu~kegon
900 p. IN for NuskegOn
JNn " LORD.
Traffic Manager.
Detroit
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10

The OBJECT or THE SCHOOL is to
meet The wants of the progressive
teacher; to meet the demand for bet
Ter teachers: TO give teachers a desire
Tor a higher education.
COURSES OF STUDY.
REGULAE Courses leading to First,
Second and Third Grade Certificates.
Two Courses in Kindergarten-Be Be
ginning and Advanced.
SPECIAL-A Course in Physical Cul-
.Efe. Course in Vocal Music; Courses
n German and Latin; Courses in Peda-
gogy and School Law.
All advantages offered to students O
Reading Room, Physical, Chemical, a
Buildings, with Boarding Hall on the q
0nging to a finely equipped college.
R-S~Charges Reasonable. Instructio
me Best. For circulars giving complete
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10
TRAINS LEANR I'M

TOLEDO SAGINAW a NUsKEGoN RY
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-10
OCT. IS 1891
LANSING q NORTHERN R r

Evening train has paror car to Grand Rapids
Direct connections In Union station a.
frand Rapids for Chicago and the West win The
CHICAGO NOV Is 1894