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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
Screens In China.

Screens are 10 be seen everywhere in the
Dragon Empire They are carved of teak
wood and handsomely painted with vari
ouS figures and devices. In some parts OF
China bcdstyads similar 10 our own arc
used They are curiously carved, with
drawers underneath and shelves for held.
ing toilet necessities, all Of which are hid.
den out OF 'aht by drawers which look
like beautiful screen.
The room, I'm the different suits OF
apartments arc separated ono from an.
other hy the carved wooden scroll work
for which the Chinese are famous. 1t is
usually dark and gives a very rich and
handsome appearance TO the whole in.
terror, which is duh and dark-owing to
the want OF winduws-until the myriads
Of lanterns are lighted The carving Is
sometimes gildcd, and sometimes the
wood IS left in "A state Of nature with
high polish. Doorways are often
half filed i'm with It, Again, a low,
deep frczc is seen all around the room.
The womcn's apartments particularly are
decorated with the carved work. What
over can be imagined as contributing to
pleasure and the support of luxury is to
be found In the secluded quarters devated
to the womcn.-Philadclph Times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
A REMARKABLE BLIND DRUGGIST.
Vhs Sixth Sense Possessed by n SightIea
but sprightly Michigandcr.

William j. Garrison, the blind druggist
or Nyandotte, Is man who cXcites great
admiration. He was born and grew up In
| Vernon, Mich, and came 10 Wyandotte
about two years ago to become member
OF the firm Of Dorcnce d Garrison
When about two years Of age, he lost his
eyesight and cannot remember that he ever
saw. He Is a highly educated man and
keeps himself thoroughly posted in polit.
ical affairs and all the topics Of the tma
Besides being pharmacist, he is piano
tuner and realizes good Income from his
work In that capacity
1t necessitates his going abcg; .ho city a
great deal and his ability to get about, coy
Sring long distances, and by crooked, wind
ing ways without inquiring the direction j.
wonder to all who see him. One would
never suspect that Il man who moves about
with head erect and brisk step, seemingly
thoroughly acquainted with every zach Of
his path, was treading his way in absolute
darkness. In Mr.. Garrison that indefnable
instinct that we term the sixth sense is de-
veloped in a marvellous degree.
He carries a correct map of the city in his
memory, aud when he goes out 10 tune a
piano he takes his cane and tuning instru-
ments, and inquiring in what street and
block the house he wishes to reach is To-
Gated goes directly TO the place without
further inquiry. His ear is remarkably
correct, and he possesses great skill in ma
uipulating piano When his work is done,
Mr.. Garrison retraces his steps without fur
ther inquiry, "a If the way was beaten
path before him. People often watch him
as he starts to cross the street TO see how
accurately he is able TO Judge Of the dis.
lance between himself and passing teams
and Of the speed at which electric cars ara
approaching. He usually gives himself O
block the advantage of car.
In the store Garrison is very quick 70
serve his patrons, although he never gives
out poisons. He can tell any brand Of cigar
in the case as soon as his hand touches the
box. No man in the city is quicker or
more accurate than he at making change,
He claims TO keep the most exact time in
town and will dispute the time TO second
with any one. Mr.. Garrison does all Of his
own trading, and clerk who can deceive
him in the quality of piece Of cloth or OF
any provender in the market must be pretty
slick. His ability to get along as we'll as
those who have oil their senses il contin-
ual marvel to all who know him. detroit
Gews
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06

A number Of German Americans
who are now visiting Germany,
called upon Bismarck last Friday.
They were cordially received by the
grand old warrior. Many of them
were soldiers in the army that
marched through France in l87O-7l,
and who fastened to the United
States when the war was over, to
ind peaceful homes. They still
cherish fondness for the Father
land, but they prefer to live under
the Stars and Stripes, even when the
democratic party is in power.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
THE TWO PARTIES.

Eugene V. Debs, the instigator o.
the great strike last year, who is now
serving a term in jail for his connec
ton Herewith, has sought to vary
the monotony of prison life by writ
ing letter to populist convention
in which he denounces the republi
can and democratic parties with
equal virulence, and declares that
they are "both controlled by the
money power, and both debauched
by its influence" This simply
means that neither of them have
seen fit to endorse the doctrines or
encourage the purposes of men like
Debs. They have their fundamental
and irreconcilable differences, it is
true, but they are not divided upon
the question of opposing all violent
and destructive processes for the
solution of the labor problem. Re-
publicans and democrats alike be-
lieve in law and order, and do not
consider it either necessary or expe-
dent to organize mobs and tie up
railroads in order TO secure just and
fair treatment for employees by en-
ployers. Debs calls this being de-
bauched and controlled by that ia
miliar specter, the money power;
but to people who do not have to go
to jail on account Of their point of
view, 1t has another and a much
more reasonable meaning. 1t signi-
tes to them decent regard for re-
ognized rights, for established au-
thority, and for the interests of pub
lie safety and prosperity.
1t is TO the credit Of these two
great parties that they cannot be
used for the promotion of ideas and
projects which antagonize the insti-
tutions of society, and tend to intro
duce arbitrary and desperate meth
DDS for the settlement Of ordinary
controversies. They do not agree
about general principles and policies
of government, but they do agree
about the matter of obedience to law
and protection to life and property.
Whenever party is needed to give
sympathy and assistance to a scheme
of reform which ignores the duties
of good citizenship, it has to be Gre
ated for the occasion. The two per-
manent and fundamental parties in
our politics can not be persuaded or
intimidated to give support to such
an undertaking. They are composed,
generally speaking, Of men who
have the welfare of the country at
heart, and who are against all pro-
posed assaults upon the agencies by
which peace is maintained and rights
are preserved. Other parties come
into being from time to time be.
cause the two existing parties will
not depart from the line of fidelity
to obligations of patriotism. Cranks
and fanatics of the Debs stripe find
that they must have organizations of
their own, but the great majority of |
the people, representing the sober
intelligence and honesty of the coun-
try, have no trouble in getting along
with the two regular parties betwe
which their votes are divided.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
THE WONDERFUL GRAND CANYON.
More Impressive Than Niagara, More
Beautiful Than the AIns

There arc many wonders within the
limits of the Yellowstone park, but of
them all there Is nothing so wonderful az
| the Grand canyon of the Vel owstonc river
One can ut no season Of the year view this
tremendous gorge without n Sense Of awd
at tho work Of the Titanic olcmCYtal force;
which have followed it out Of q e cnGur
ing granite Of the hills There is an i'm.
preston Of unspoakable solemnity con,
Veyed by this giant spectacle, and ne
American looks upon it without a sense
of absolute humility and insignincance
The thought, the meaning, the expression
of the Grand canyon Is something the hui
man mind is unable at first TO CRASH
There is no coup d'9il possible there
There Is no definite thought resultant up
on any single glance at the Grand canyon
no matter how comprehensive or how per.
spcctivo that may be.
The Grand canyon refuses TO be com.
passed at glance. 1t demands faithful,
patient humble study. More impressive
than Niagara, more mighty than the sea,
moro beautiful than the Alps, il offers ia
the visitor an enigma capable Of solution
only after long and reverent acquaintance
TO attempt to sec the Grand canyon in az
hour or day is ridiculous To attempt to
see it as one Of crowd is wrong to ones
best self. To study it hour after hour, te
drink in with undated zcst the same
view time after time, day after day, TO see
the mountain lights and shades give Q
thousand different expressions to the face
Of nature and TO learn some new feature
even at tho last visit 10 some familiar
point of viow-these are the things which
mako the visitor and observer at first Gu.
rious, then wondering and then, we may
almost say, worshipful. Not even the most
blaso world trottcr has ever been heard "a
express disappointment with the Grand
canyon of tho Yellowstone, and it is singu.
lar TO notice the universally respectful and
subduod comment upon it by even the
most casual and 1ippant visitor.
There have been very few persons who
have seen the canyon in winter time, anG
1t may be well believed we made the most
Of our rare privilege. 1t was risky work
approaching the great walls on the skis, |
but we managed TO get TO different points |
commanding full view Of the main portion |
OF tho canyon and of both the Great falls |
and the Upper falls of the Yellowstone |
Tho Great falls were incased in vast white |
columns Of ice on each side, and from |
them arose noble pillar Of dense white |
vapOr, Never again shall we see a more |
remarkable light than that thus presented |
10 Us on that clear winter morning. Phil. |
adclphia Press
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
Round as Giotto's O.

Giotto was a famous painter, sculptor
and architect OF the latter part of the thir.
tccnth century. He was son Of IA poor
shepherd but the attention Of the great
master, Cimabuc, having been attracted to
the boy 10y a drawing the lad had made
on fragment Of slate the young artists
fame spread rapidly throughout southern
Europe. In those days IL was customary
for the popcs 70 send for the noted men of
their realm, moro for the purpose Of graft.
tying their desires to see such celebrities
than anything else Giotto was no eXccp.
ton 10 the rule. No sooner had the young
Tuscan become famous than Pope Boui.
face VII invited him TO Florence. When
young Giotto arrived at the gates of the
popc's private grounds, according 20 the
account, the gua.G halted him and in
CURED concerning his mission
The artist made the matter plain, but
the guard WAS not satisfied with the cx.
PLANTATION, frequently intcrrupting Giotto's
explanatory remarks with, L know no
must Doe a much larger ana distinguished
loohiugr person than yourself" and: "Giot.
10 il famous painter by your walk
would take you to be "a shepherd - Final
~. upon demanding evidence OF the art.
lists skill, the hitter stopped and traced a
perfect O in the dust of the path with his
finger Any one who has ever attempted
the feat Of drawing \ perfect circle of.
hand well know, how difficult it is
1t is needles, 10 add that the artist was
forthwith ushcrcd into the presence Of the
supreme pontiG, and that since that time
Roundcr than Giottos O" has been
fayottc hypcrbolc 10 indicate Impossible
perfection. st. Louis Republic.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
Work Wanted

Any intelligent man or woman seek.
ing employment and ambitious to
make from $40 to Sl50 monthly, can
secure same by addressing Globe Bible
Publishing Co., 723 Chestnut St.,
Phila., Pa. No capital required, nor
stamp for reply. Young man or woman
wishing to earn a few hundred dollars
in the next two months, preferred. SIS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06

During twenty-four years of re-
publican ascendancy the average re-
duction of the public debt was 49,
100000 a year. The deficit under
the present administration has been
s56,0o0,000, at least, year. The
change in the wrong direction is APP
parent. a fourth nomination for
Grover is possible, but third term
is out of the question.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
Road Improvement Notes.

The farmers in New Jersey, where
they once with n team drew ton, with
new roads are able TO draw six tons.
Bad roads rob good horses and vehi-
cles of much of their practical value,
besides tending to shorten their terms
Of usefulness
The question of good roads is essen
italy a question OF public and individ-
ual we'll being.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
Truths Tersely Told

"Foley's Honey and Tar is one of
the standard medicines used in the
Working Woman's Home Association,
at u South Peoria street, Chicago"
DIR. BLINN, Med. Sup't.
"Foley's Honey and Tar gives the
best satisfaction here"
G. +. BICKHAUs, Roseland, III.
my customers call for Foley's Honey
and Tar when wanting good cough
syrup" j. Ii. KUssE, Easton, O.
For sale by G. f. Mahan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06

Some one has taken the trouble
to figure out that Russia raises a few
million more bushels of wheat than
this country. Maybe, but if Russia
will look at our pile of corn of more
than two billion bushels, it will con-
clude that we simply raise wheat on
the side.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06

Secretary Lamont has ordered the
forty.ffth star placed on the
national flag. 1t strikes us that he
is a little premature. Utah has not
yet been admitted as a state, and
may not get in before next July.
However, the zeal of a democratic
official in preparing for the recogni-
ton of a republican state is truly
commendable.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
CLUB LIST

The RECORD will be sent to any adj
dress with any Of the periodicals below
mentioned, on receipt of the combina-
ton prices, except old subscribers 10
the Detroit Tribune, New York Tri
bune and Chicago Inter Ocean. 70
these the combination prices will be as
follows: Detroit Tribune, Sl.50; New
York Tribune, Sl.Sj; Chicago Inter
Dpaau q -
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
A Sure Remedy.

Passenger-Captain, can't you recon-.
mend any cure for seasickness?
Captain-Ce.tainly. my good sir, and
ono that never fails. All You have get
20 do is To lie down in the shade of -
tree in full leaf, and away il goes -
Schalk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
The Best is Cheapest

Foley's Sarsaparilla is from three to
ten times stronger in blood cleansing
qualities than any other proprietary
medicine. Trial size, 30 cents.
e.. T.. MAIIAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
Wants to Rent a Farm.

A good worker, with teams, tools and
everything necessary, wants to rent a
good farm of not less than 50 acres.
Inquire at this Office. S57-tf.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06

If Cleveland should say that he
doesn't want a third term, there
would still be room for doubt
about it, as lie once committed him
self against a second term in most
positive and many-syllabled words.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06

QTHAYED:-From the pasture on Dallas
y farm, three miles south and one mile west
OF Alma, COW, reddish roam I'm color. medium
size, right horn partly broken. and with white
spot In forehead. Information as 20 where
abouts OF the same may he left at Caple &
Halls.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
COMBtNATION
PRICE
PUBLISHERS
Found

At Mahan's drug store, a marvellous
cure for all kidney complaints, nervous
exhaustion and female weakness. 1t
is the Clinic Kidney Cure.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
A Household Necessity

No family should be without Foley's
Collie and DiarrhGa Cure, for all bowel
complaints. G. +. MAHAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
BurIcdtI,c steel.

Everybody has read Mark Twairi's
story Of the man who got woven into "A
yards Of carpet, how they gave the strip
containing the remains 10 his widow, was
had it buried standing up for monut
mcnt said q. j. Wesley Of Baltimorer
'Wcll, that was n funny enough concei&
but when i was travelling i'm England six
or seven years ago thing occurred I'm ac-
tual life which discounts the carpet story.
a workman named MoHarity was engaged
In casting metal for the manufacture of
ordnance at the Woolwich arsenal, when
he lost his balance and fell into huge in.
got containing IL tons Of molten steel
The metal was at white heat, and of courss
the unfortunate man was utterly con-
sumcd in less time than il has taken to
tell It. The English respect for the dead
Is praiscwOrthy enough, but in this in.
stance 1t was carried go q ridiculous OK
trcno. The solemn cid fogies Of the war
department held conference and decided
not TO profane the dead by using the steel
In the manufacture of ordnance, and that
enormous chunk OF metal was actually in.
tered, and "a Church OF England clergy.
man read the services for the dead over il. 4"
st. Louis Globe-Dcmocrat.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
Wanted.

Experienced dining room girl.
None other need apply.
HOTEL ARCADIA.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06

Windows are the eyes of the house and
~ such deserve consideration. To com.
pletely veil them with drapcry or 10 have
so few that the rooms arc impcrlcctly
lighted is TO invite mclancholia and dis.
ease
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-01-24

Tony Farrell in his latest success,
"Gary Owen,n at the opera house on
tomorrow evening, Jan. 25th, will
be a red letter event in the amuse-
ment season, as the play is guaran-
teed to be one of the best on the
road. The press speak in high terms
of the play, as the following from two
of the leading papers of the country
will show:
Tony Farrell in his new play, Gar
ry Owen opened last night at Hav-
Inns Theatre, and proved grand
success from start to finish. The
play is full of exciting scenes, bright,
catchy music and fun galore. 1t is
we'll cast and we'll mounted the
scenery all new and beautiful, especi-
ally the Illuminated church scene in
the second act, which aroused the
the audience to the demonstrative
expression of delight. We predict
prosperous future for Garry
Owen. .n-Chicago Inter- Ocean.
"Gary Owen,n the new play written
for Tony Farrell, was produced for
the first time in st. Louis, at Hagan's
Theatre last night. 1t is a clean
healthy Irish drama, full of incident
and character work, well executed b.
clever company. Mr. Farrell wa'
well supported throughout, and tht
play was extremely wellreceived by
large audience. st. Louis Post-Dts
patch.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-01-24
A GENEROUS sum.
The Pensions Paid Out by Gen.
Rice In December.

The total Disbursements at the
Columbus Pension Agency for the
month of December, 1894 were: In
valids, old law, $1,655, ,035. 90; army
nurses, 1892; widows, 1856, 013. SO;
minors, $1O,S47.23; dependent rela-
tives, $S7, ,639.60; invalids. new law,
81, ,225, ,673.04; widows, $f9S, 132. SO;
minors, $1O,6042S; dependent rela-
tives, $37, ,172.4O; helpless children,
$90S. 67; survivors of 1872 $24; widows
1912, $11,055; survivors of Mexican
war, $14, 1921; widows of Mexican
war, $1,000; survivors of Pndian
war, 1912; widows of Indian war,
$16S; grand total, $3,615,6 40.
The addition and losses for the
month were: Number of pensioners
ON the roll at the beginning of month,
103, ,292; additions for month as fol
lows: Original pensions, 2S7; restora,
tions and renewals, rs; gain by trans.
fer, 5; total additions, 1868; losses by
death, 81; by re-marriage, s; minors
by legal limitation. IS; failure tC
claim, 6; by transfer, 10; for Other
causes, 92; total loss, 21S; number Of
pensioners on roll at close of month
10S, ,442; net gain for month, 100. To
tai number of children on the roll
$500.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-01-24
A Money Making Scheme.
A Cripple Girl Getting Rich Off
of Cancelled Stamps.

There appeared in the Chicago Tribune
not ong ago an article entitled Again the
Million Stamp Craze" telling of the efforts
OF a young crippled woman at the mythical
village of Plunkville, ILL.,. TO raise sufficient
money TO pay her fees in medical institute.
This came to the attention of Mr.. j. q.
Koechlin, a member of several philanthropic
societies, who sat down and figured out the
possibilities of the scheme detailed in the
Irfbune's article. and discovered that the
sum of $3i 900 would be involved in stamps,
for which the cripple would eventually re-
ceive $125 million.
person at Gardner. Kas., signing him
srh n. T."sent Il letter he received, in
which he was invited to become link in a
chain TO assist Edna r. Brown of Kaneville,
ILL.,, *. T., called attention to the fact that
if all the chains remained unbroken the
postoffice at Kaneville, ILL.,, Mould have to be
enlarged considerably TO accommodate the
30 billions or so of letters that Edna would
receive.
A Kansas City railroad man, who was twice
asked to participate IN this scheme of phil
anthropy, wrole TO the agent of the Chicago,
Burlington d Quincy railroad at Sugar
Grove, ILL.,, the nearest railroad point to
kaneville, asking if dna'sappeal was bona.
tide; If there existed such a person, and if
she expected to be benefited by the stamps
which she must be receiving. The agents
reply will be interesting to the many persons
who have sent stamps and money to the for
tunate young woman. 1t is as follows:
Edna X. Brown lives at Kanevile, ILL.,,
but she is not cripple. She has sister.in-
law who is cripple. They have received
between 10 and Is million stamps and con-
siderable money during the last three
months. Edna Brown has received thous-
ands of letters every day. Last Monday she
received $1,000 and Tuesday II, 600; most of
them containings money orders, postofice
orders, etc. They have already received
more stamps than they know what to do with
but l cannot say how much money; the
amount must certainly be very large. 1t
would simply be nonsensical tor anyone to
send her any more stamps or money"
| 1t was also ascertained that KanevilIe is
mere hamlet, with four or five houses,
general store and windmill, and the
medical institute" in which Edna proposed
to nave her physical deformities corrected
existed wholly in her mind.
Computing modestly, Edna has received
nearly $1,000 worth of cancelled lamps at
the current price for such, and if she receiv-
ed money orders of the average value of
twenty cents each. she has received consid.
erably over 1000 a day for at east two days
from that source. .e
1t is to be presumed that very many per-
sons, charitably inclined, have gone into
this scheme of enriching Edna r. Brown and
her accomplices, and they will probably
learn the facts in the case with pleasure and
profit.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-01-24

The county commissioners publish
their annual report in this impression,
together with the reporter the re-
ports, as there are three of them-of
the examining committee. The COM
missioners have compiled and caused
to be published detailed report of
the financial affairs of the county, as
the law directs, which is more than
can be said of some of our neighbor-
ing Republican counties, the COM
missioners of which evade the law
and deceive the people. The examin-
ing committee disagree to such an
extent that they make three reports,
no one of which has the signatures of
all the committee.