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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-12
WHEN The SHOE PlNcHEs.
Ways of Relieving the Pain Caused by
Tight ar Ill-Iitting shoes.

Some of the women who regard pat
ent leather "a the only possible dress
shoe and who suffer In silence for their
conviction, can ease their tired, hot, and
swollen feet 10y salt baths. Let the bath
be taken at night and in distinctly
warm or cold water along with ~
much brine "a, "A fOottub full Will hold in
solution Women who suffer as well
from corns and bunions and other such
ills "a, abused feet are heir To cannot
take "A more wise precautionary method
than the regular bath. First dampen
handful, OF salt and rub over the feet
from ankles down; make the bath ten
minutes long and rub hearty circuia-
ton into heels aud toes
Tight and ill-iitting shoes, as every
one knows. are the cause of uglv eX-
Cresceuces that grow on the daintiest
feminine foot. and that only bv svs-
temauc treatment NAV bee eradicated.
There il no other way then To cut them
out that j. the corns. and 10 poultce
the buuiOus that rub ON the Joints of the
foot and secrete heat and Inflammation.
With "a sharp penknife and pair of
keen-edged curved nail scissors corns
may be cut by the possessor of an at
tlictcd foot, who. nevertheless runs
great dangers OF awkward surgery.
that brings an added soreness or mere
ly Scatters the seed of the corn over a
larger area of flesh.
Feet so disligured need regular at
tention every two weeks. when pro-
fessioua, chiropodist will neatly extract
a many roots of the growth a are APP
parent, and in time will ultimately cut
out every seed of this curious parasite.
a tlaNseed meal poultice, in addition to
the baths, Is the remedy ALWAYS and
wisely suggested for feet visited with
heavier ills. \ few cents worth of the
brown meal stirred up with boiling wa
ter, rolled in a cloth, and applied as
hot as can be borne will suffice for an
effective poultice that should be worn
until il grows cool. Two of such poul-
tees applied in succession will draw out
the pain from the sorest foot, and if the
treatment Is adapted at bedtime the ten
dereSt foot will be fit to bear comfort
able shoe and long walk the next day.
Moist feet are aided by rubbing them
with alcohol after every bath and cool
inc with pure rice powder. Where,
however, in an emergency, the tender
part of foot must be protected from
the rubbing of a shoe, cut circle from
a heavy channels skin and Law it over
the inilamed point SO that the pressure
will fall on the healthy flesh and be lift
ed from the sensitive part
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-12
Cats Eyes.

The pupil of a eats eve ordinarily
appears as long. narrow oval, or a
straight, vertical black line. The ami
maj seems TO be looking through mere
sits in the iris of its eye, especially
when it faces the light. In semi-dark-
ness the pupil widens into a beautiful
oval One is accustomed to regard the
uarrowness of the pupil as the distin-
gushing popularity of the eyes of cats.
All animals of the cat family share this
popularity.
And yet, according to the results of a
scientific investigation of cats eyes -
Gently made in England by Lindsay
johnson, the natural shape of their pu-
pills Is circular.
BY varying the quantity of light en-
tering the eyes he has seen the pupils OF
cats and tigers change from straight
lines 10 perfect circles, and while under
the influence of atropine, which sus-
ponds for time the muscular control
of the eve, they are always circular.
The normal form of the cats pupil is
then, the same as that of the human
pupil, but when submitted 10 the intlu-
ence of light its behavior differs. In a
bright light our pupils become very
small circles. while those of cat turn
into ovals or narrow Sits. The gem
era effect is the same in either case-
namely, to diminish the quantity of
light passing into the eye.
Curiously enough, in the larger ami
mails of the cat tribe, such as tigers, the
pupil sometimes behaves exactly like "A
human pupil, and when brightly illu-
minated contracts into a minute circle
instead OF becoming linear In the case
of domestic cats the older the animal
the more frequently does the pupil OF
the eve assume a circular form.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-12
Couldn't Keep His Mouth Shut.

Judge Goodwin of my territory is
an unusually good story-teller. said {.
+. Stevenson of Salt Lake City at the
Planters. And his stories are orig
inal, he continued. for he makes them
up to suit the occasion. He and ex-
Gov. Anthony OF Kansas take different
sides on the silver question and they
like TO take the stand against each other
al all conventions.
"A short time ago at the Transmissis-
sippi congress in Denver, Col, the eX-
governor was DESTROYS of being chosen
permanent chairman by the body and
he did good deal of talking through
the newspapers in his own behalf. 1t
appears these talks injured his cause,
for he was not chosen.
Judge Goodwin referred 10 the dam
ger of talking too much alluding of
course, to the defeat of the governor.
He illustrated his point by this story.
He said he was in san Francisco and
on one of the public streets there he saw
a corpse. Presently a man came up
who, after brief examination. sorrow
fully identified it a that of bis father.
He immediately went To an undertaken
and ordered it, removal in "A 5000 cas-
ket. He followed the remains TO the
undertaking establishment
As the man engaged in the gloomy
calling OF clothing the dead was lifting
the body out the jaw fell down, display
ing a set OF false teeth, which enabled
the young man. who up to that moment
believed his dead father was lying be-
fore him. to see that he was mistaken.
So OF course. he did not purchase the
ca-,et and The bod, was removed to the
district morgue. 'OA.you darned fool
said the undertaker's assistant, irreyer-
emily addressing the lifeIess body. You
might have been buried in 5000 cas-
ket, bat now YOU Will 70 10 the potter 5
field because YOU did not know how to
keep your mouth shut. ST. L0uiS
Globe Democrat.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-12
FACES MADE Artistic.
Biemishes Removed and Objectionable
Features Rcmcdied

Why should any woman be an UNI
pleasant reflection of herself i'm the mir
ror is the query of varied curists OF the
day. There are tones To fatten and eN-
ercise To reduce: athletics 10 produce
strength and color and dyes 10 subdue
or brighten the shade of ones hair, says
the \. Y Press
l. the complexion bad? Then cos
mctics and coioring matter are pushed
aside 10 give way to massage and steam
ing, for the method OF personal art is
growing more healthful every day.
The mauicurist and the hair-dresser
care for the two eNtremities in an ar
tistic manner and the curves that ma
ture or gymnastics have not sufficiently
developed are left to the art of the
couturiere and the south's staple pro-
duction. But-wail women.-giNen fig
IRE, complexion and coloring complete,
ones features remain often serious
blemish.
just here is where the surgical curist,
the dermatologist, steps in.
These promoters" of good looks
claim TO arrange a harmonious contour
in the features that nature thought wise
to neglect.
Should the forehead wrinkle small
Sits are made at the junction where the
hair grows and the skin pulled up
smooth and taut and bit of adhesive
plaster put ON; and the wound soon
heals ii the cheeks are inclined 10 be
"saggy", wrinkle deeply about the
mouth and seem to lack muscle the lit
tie missions are made in the extreme
outer surface of the cuticle near the
ears and the same method employed.
These bits of neat surgery require skill
but are not dangerous. rs the operation
is confined entirely to the top layer and
not extending to dangerous depths.
Also, the marking leaves 10 scars and
the pain is incidental.
However, these are the simpler oper-
atoms. For the changing OF the fea-
lures more skillful and compromising
treatment is advanced. Ones nose can
be enlarged or narrowed. the ears
can be put at a different angle. the
eyebrows be thickened or thinned and
ey~ashes be made longer. This is done
by fine instruments and in the case of
those sufficiently venturesome to try
the experiment the result has been
most satisfactory TO patient and der
matologist.
A noUler test of the curist's art is to
puncture the eyes with harmless So
luton that broadens the color line or
deepens it as the case is desired. This
is an operation that is doubtful and has
been tested by a minority only.
Puncturng the cheeks with solu-
ton of rosaline and glycerine with 9TH
er component parts that are not given
away by the preparer is trick of the
trade that Is more popular Small
needles are used and the coloring mat
ter injected under the epidermis, which
produces roseate glow that pervades
for at least year.
As to the wisdom of these proceedings
toward personal adornment the indi-
vidual must choose. One may question
the righteousness of the course but the
fact exists that ii is done.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-12
A TOO MODEST WOMAN
Is such a thing possible'

Is such thing possible
1t is.
Many a woman suffers month
after month. whole years, because
she shrinks from talking about her
complaints.
Foolish do you say
No. it is simply due to a natural,
commendable modesty. Still she
owes it 10 herself either TO con-
suit a good Physician or else TO get
the Zoa Phora Medical Book on
Diseases of Women and Children,
and, after satisfying herself that
Zoa-Phora IS what she needs,
obtain a bottle or a box of 1t and
use it faithfully. Both the book
and medicine may be obtained
either direct from the Zoa- Phor2
Medicine Co., at Kalamazoo. Mich
or through your druggist. All COS.
respondence is kept strictly conf.
Dental.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-12
HINTS FOR THE KITCHEN.
Read Them and Then Paste Them Up to
he Read Again.

You may not know, and if you do
not, You will find it useful to bulletin
i'm the kitchen the fact:
That the secret of making sponge
cake is not 10 beat the air all out of the
eggs after it is once beaten in. Beat
the volks to mass of bubbles. and the
whites to a stiff froth. Then cut them
into each other with a few crosswise
thrusts of fork and cut the eggs into
the cake mixture in the same fashion.
Do not beat the cake after the eggs are
added.
That slamming the door of the oven
will make cake fall.
That shaking potatoes after the jack
cts are off for minute at the open win
dow will make them "mealy." The
cold draught causes the starch cells to
burst open. making the feathery white
flakes that are in such agreeable con-
trast to the sodden mass served too Oft
en- for potato.
That plunging macaroni for a single
minute in a bath of cold water prevents
it being ''pasty."
bacon that are feature of so many APP
petizing dishes may be had by turning
each slice every minute over a hot tire
in pan large enough so that the slices
shall not touch; and then as soon a. DEF
icately Drowned on both sides lift from
the pan on to a sheet Of butchers coarse
wrapping paper (save it for the pur-
pose when it comes from the market
clean) and allow the bacon to drain
upon it in the oven for another min
ute.
That an egg she'll should never be
thrown away in a family that likes cOf-
fee. Wash and wipe the egg before ii
is broken TO use, and put the egg shells
in covered glass jar. a couple OF
them thrown into the bottom of the cof-
fee biggin will settle the coffee as we'll
as anything known. This is one of the
economics practiced in houses where
several servants are employed, and
there is a housekeeper to watch the
small leaks in expense accounts.
That couple of sheets of a big news
paper wrapped about the ice will keep
it half a long again as ice that is un-
covered. The paper is much more
Clearly than a piece of blanket, as il
can be removed daily.
That crushed ice can be prepared in
couple of minutes by chipping off a
piece from the large cake with an ice
pick; put the piece that is to be crushed
in clean coarse cloth (the burlap that
comes wrapped about bacon, ham, etc.
after boiling is admirable for this and
| other kitchens uses, as handing hot pots
and pans); gather the corners of the
cloth and bang it two or three times
against any unbreakable surface, as a
stone hearth, iron sink, etc. Rinse the
ice first, and use a clean cloth, and the
crushed ice will be perfectly clean a.
| ice goes.
That pinch of powered sugar and
another of corn starch beaten in with
the yolk of eggs will keep an omelet
from collapsing. Beat the whites sun
and cut them into the yolkS
That a Tablespoonful of chicory to
one-third OF q cup of Mocha and two
thirds OF Java Cor thereabouts) give,
the rich, dark tint and peculiar flavor
of French aiter-dinner black coffee"
That little knowledge according 10
the Detroit Free Press, far from being
dangerous. often saves the COO Is cook
cry from disaster.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-12
a KINDLY ANATOMlST.
Prof. Josef Hyrtrs Wonderful and Beautt'
ful Nature.

Prof Josef Hyrtl, one of the famous
anatomists of the world died not long
ago at his country seat near Vienna.
His textbooks have been translated into
every modern tongue. He was celebrat-
ed, also, for his general learning. As n
linguist he was especially remarkable.
With all the rest, he was extremely
popular as a teacher He hated lazy
student, but had sympathy for all who
tried to do well. His presence was
especially desired at class examine
tons, as the young men trusted inn
plcitly to his fairness and his kindness
of spirit.
On one occasion another professor,
while examining candidate for the
medical degree, handed him a small bone
and said:
Mr.. Candidate, here is bone. Don't
look at it, but tell me, from the feeling
of it what kind of bone it is, whether
it belonged to the left or right side Of
the body and whether it was part of a
man or woman"
The poor fellow was greatly embar-
raised. He was about to fall, he felt
sure. He east one look at Prof. Hyrtl,
who stirred nervously in his chair and
then sprung to Lis feet.
Nh. Candidate" said he "when you
have answered the questions of my dear
colleague you will please tell me the
name of the original possessor of the
bone and where he lived, including the
number of the street"
The audience laughed, the other pro-
fessor was no doubt angry, but the young
man was saved.
Hyrtl was very fond of animals.
Some years ago one of his fellOwpro-
fessors undertook some experiments to
ascertain the loss of weight in cases OF
starvation, using for the purpose lot
of rabbits. The subjects of the expert
ment were weighed every day, but to
the eXperimenter's establishment they
gained flesh instead of losing. 1t was
some time before he found out that Prof.
Hyrtl had been keeping them well sup
piled with food.
First and last the professor was dec
Grated with orders by almost every
sovereign in Europe. But he could
never be persuaded to wear one, and in
fact, dressed so shabbly, in spite of his
large fortune, that strangers often gave
him small pieces of money. Such things
always pleased him. He loved to see
evidences of kindness of heart. His own
benefactions were great and after the
death of his widow his wealth is TO en-.
dow an ASYLUM for orphans.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-12

Father of the Bridegroom Before
cementing this close relationship | think
it but right to tell YOU that | once had a
little uupleasantness which involved the
loss of my liberty for considerable
period Both my daughters are. am
sorry to say. rather ilighty; my dear
wife is suffering from kleptomania
and my son was mixed up i'm n little
forvets affair. Won't that make any
difference
Father of The Bride-Not the slight
est From the fact that | am quite in
favor OF our alliance YOU may Judge
how matters stand in my family. -Der
Schaik.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-12

spirits take flight. II Is time TO accept
the help offered in Doctor Pierce's Ia
vorite Prescription. It's dicinc which
was discovered and used by a prominent
physician for many years in all cases of
t. female complaint" and the nervous dis
orders which arise from it. The " Pre-.
scription is a powerful uterine tonic and
nervine, especially adapted to woman .
delicate wants for IL regulates and promotes
all the natural functions, builds up, invig-
crates and cIDes
Many women suffer from nervous pros
tration. or exhaustion owing 10 congestion
or 20 disorder of the special functions. The
waste products should be quickly got rid
Of the local source Of irritation relieved
and the system invigoated with the ~ Pre-.
scription" DO not take the so-callcd
celery compounds, and ncrvines which
only put the nerves 10 sleep. but get a
lasting are with Or. Piercc's Favoute
Prescription.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-12

Mrs WILLIAM /
PichiaRd CO. ohio,
writes ] had been
a great sufferer from
female weakness
7 tried three doc
tors they did me
no good I thought
! was an invalid for
ever. But I heard
Of Or. Picrcc's Fa-
vorite Prescription,
and then ! wrote 20
him and ne told me
Just how 90 take Il.
] took eight bottles.
] now feel entirely
well. / could stand
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-12
Society

women often feel
the effect Of too
much gayety-
balls, theatres. and
teas in "a pid
succession find
them worn out or
run down by
the end OF the sea
son. They suffer
from nervousness,
sleeplcssness and
irregularities The
smile and good
=
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-12

on my feet only a short time, and now do
all my work for my family Of FIVE"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-12
FEMALE WEAKNESS.

Mrs. william HOOVER, Of BellgilIe,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-05

is made by melting together one drachm
each of white wax, spermaceti and olive
oil; and adding two ounces of rose flower
water and half an ounce of orange flower
water. Mix thoroughly till of the con-
sistency of cream.
A teaspoon OF Indian meal, mixed with
the soap, when rubbing it on the hands,
lmparts smoothness. a small piece of
cold boiled potato has the same effect.
=, In washing, the hands press back the
skin from the nails. Keep them of a
medium length and polish with soft
flannel Lemon juice is excellent for
hands and nails, as it takes off stains,
cleanses, softens and whitens the skin, and
II used often will prevent hang nails.
The toughest and hardest hands may be
made. soft and white in less than d month s
time by little doctoring at night, and the
essentials needed will be ammonia, pulver-
lied borax. oatmeal, lemon and nail
brush. For those who have thin, scrawny
hands, bathing them two or three times
daily IN warm olive oil Will be helpful.
Soak the hand in the oil, allowing it to dry
on, after rubbing in all that the skin will
absorb. Do not wash them for an hour
New York Commercial.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-05
PROVE NO OVERT ACT.
Sudden Close Of the A. R. l.
Strike Case.
DIRECTORS ASK FREEDOM
Claiming That Nothing Has Been
Shown Against Them.
FAILED 70 GET It's WITNESSES.
Why The Government Was Compelled
to Bring the Prosecution to 50
Sudden a Termination.

CHICAGO, Feb. 4.-Unexpectedly this
afternoon the counsel for the Government
announced that it had submitted all of its
Judge Grosscup.
On Saturday the prosecution issued
forty-fve more subpenas for witnesses, and
the return of these was expected to keep
the Government on the stand the rest of
the week.
When Mr.. Walker announced at o'clock
that the prosecution would rest its case,
there was some surprise in the courtroom.
The Jury was requested to retire, and coun-
sci for the defense asked for the dismissal
OF the defendants.
Judge Thoman, for John McVean of
Cleveland, O., a member of the board of
directors of the A. r. o., asked that his
client be discharged, saying that during
the trial his name was not coupled with any
of the others save as being fellow direc-
tor. There was no proof that he had been
in Chicago during the strike, and he had
never been in any of the councils of the
board of directors during the strike
period.
Mr.. Walker for the Government adj
mltueu the Representations, Out called tne
attention of the court to the fact that Nc
Vean had voted in the convention to order
a strike, and had acted as a member of
one of the committees.
Mr.. barrow asked for the peremptory
discharge of Frank Dyer, Dennis Larl1in,
James Mcdonald and John Burke, not one
of whom had been named as taking part in
single overt act.
He asked for the discharge of John j.
Hannahan, against whom, he said, the
Government had failed to prove an overt
act. He then argued for the discharge of
the members of the Board of Directors.
Not a single act set forth in the indict-
ment he claimed had been proven against
them. There had not been the slightest
connection made between them and the
other defendants of overt acts.
The court said he would take the mo-
tons under advisement and make his de-
cision in the morning, instructing the
Marshal not to bring the jury into the
courtroom until after he had disposed of
the motions.
The failure to secure in time all the wit
nesses for whom subpenas were issued on
Saturday night was the cause of the sud-
den close of the Governments side of the
trial.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-05
TEXAS LAW FOR TEXANS.
How Judge Culberson Once Won II Case
That s.nnr., IL IIo1>.aIass

How Judge Culberson Once Won Case
That Seemed Hopeless.
Congressman Dave Culberson, as he is
Familiarity known in Texas from the Rio
Grande to the Red River, is one of the most
entertaining members of the House. He
is always ready with witty reply to any
law or political question propounded to
him by his associates, and is the subject OF
more stories than any member of Congress,
except Thomas B. Reed.
SIN 1860, Just after Lincoln had been
elected President" said an old friend of
Judge Culberson, the other day, ''there
; was neighborhood quarrel between two
citizens in Upshur County, Tex. The
Southern question was at fever heat, and
| the feeling was very strong on both sides.
Each side of the case, of course, was
anxious to get the verdict. The defend
ant went to Jefferson and engaged Culber-
son, who was then rising to distinction as
bright lawyer. Dawes client didn't have
any case, the evidence being all against
him; but true to his trust as he always is,
Culberson determined to make the best
fight he could for him. When the trial
came off it turned out that the other fell
low had employed a smart young saddle
bag lawyer from Maryland, just loca ed in
Texas.
''Culberson had the opening speech and
made good defense for his client under
the circumstances. When the Marylander
replied in behalf of his client he produced
a vast array of authorities, from which he
read in support of his case. When the
young man closed Culberson picked up
one of the books from which the opposing
counsel had been reading and said
"'If your Honor please, this young
brother of the profession has been reading
for your instruction Massachusetts law.
This book is printed in Boston. 1t is
"Greenleaf on Evidence" We don't want
Massachusetts, law to govern us in Texas.
have been giving you genuine Texas law,
made by our own people
"'What's that p asked the Judge sharply,
been imposing on the court with Yankee
law?'
:" Yes, sir, your Honor, said Culberson,
''he has been reading from this book, which
was printed in Boston, Mass
% Pass it over this way said the sur
prised court, looking at the fly leaf. Then
he said:
".Mr. Culberson, the court finds that
you are correct. 1t is Boston print, and
we don't want any of it here. No abolition
law for Upshur County, and the court will
be - if we will have it.
ITO the supreme disgust of the young
lawyer, the court continued as follows:
Sir, upon the evidence of the case [ dis
miss the suit against Dave Culberson's
friend and fine the plaintiff 81 and costs
and his lawyer So for contempt of court.
Now, young man, let that serve as a warn
ing to you how you try to practice abolition
law in this Stated
''Culbersons client set up the dinner,
and the young Maryland lawyer was one
of the first men to enlist in the war. He
wanted to whip Massachusetts, for the loss
of his first case. Washington Post.