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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-01-04
No Free transportation OF Bicycles
or Baby Cabs.

A Joint agreement has been made by
the c. & w. M, d, l.. & n, G. x e.
T.. d.. q. II. 81 NJ +. u L. NJ, u. Is.
Il l.. :. II NJ. :. and NJ. G. Il. K.
Companies, discontipuug the free car
rlage on passenger trains OF bicycles
and baby cabs. ,o-
Commencing January lst, 1895, such
articles will be checked for passerger
presenting passage tickets. same as
baggage. but Will az rule be checked
only to local points on The initial me
or To- junction points with other lines.
Bic; cles will be charged for at lOO
pounds, aud baby CATS at 20 pounds, al
same rate as excess baggage.
| This action Is made necessary w
reason of the great increase III !he
number of BICYCLES and baby cabs being
carried IN baggage cars, occupying
large amount of room for which IL Is
desirable that some revenue be srcuIeu
See notices in our stations giving 1n'
information. GEO' LIE ~ EN'
s,2.1v e. L. y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-01-04
The Discovery Saved His Life.

Mr.. G. Culouette, druggist. Beavers,
vile. H., SAYS: To Dr.. kings New
Discovery owe my ilte. was taken
with Ia grippe and tied al! HE pnysi,,
Clans tor miles about. but ct no aVall
and WIS gwen up and toid could i,o'
i've Ilavug Or. Kings New DIS
coverv in my store ! sent for a pottle
ard began It's use ana from Tue LIS.
dose began 10 get better, ana @tei
using three bottles WAS up ana aoou'
again. II Is worth its weight III golu:
We won keep store or mousse WllIout
II - Get free trial at Webb's drug
store
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-01-04
NOTICE.
To the good and kind friends or Alma
and SnrrnnndinR country -

To the good and KIND trleuus VI Ain"
aud surrounding country
come before you as business man
and rs one of you, not superior 10 my
fellow competitors for the cash VIII
buy AZ we'll from one rs another WINE
the prices of new goods have depre'
ciated AZ well as labor and raw ma
terial. | can sell cheaper, and the less
margin | have the nearer cash nus.
reach, and my terms will be CASH A l
could trust any feel as if would Ike
IN trust the door man for l feel he
needs il if any one. AS RUE theie 10
gceater profit on the cheap goous
than on the better but will not make
that rule. bay for cash. VIII
make a small margin. Will not put
down some staple article at less IMAM
cost and try and make the pubic De-
lieve am selling cheaper than some
one else unless forced 10 do so, or OH
some sale day, then if they are ID the
wav they 60 with the rest Inc her'
chants of Alma deserve great credit 1ol
the reputation they have gained rs
pecialIy the grocery men 1 thihs
have done their share. hope to be II
harmony with all my competitors whii'
, in business. God forbid that my tongu'
or pan NAV ever bring a slur on N.
competitors but hope to work togethe
to bring the surrounding country L
Alma. There is plenty for us all
J. l. MILLER.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-01-04

How the Magnetic Springs lost n
cond customer is told by John V.
smith. a prominent Oddfellow; Woos,
,or ONO Who saws. 81 had doctored
aud doctored without benefit, Tor
slepplessness and nervous rheumatism
LII Mains all over me, until had de-
cided to 90 to the Magnetic springs.
Mr. Lauhach advised me to try Or.
WbeeIsr's Nerve NitaliZer and before
lad used all the second bottle my
rhenmaiism and sleeples-ness were en-
tirely cured - sold by u. Den
Dergh.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-01-04
uomeseekers' Excursion Rates

Tickets Will be sold by G. X w. Nj.
and d. l. & II. agents on dates named
below at very low rates for round trlp'
on account of IIomeseekers Excur'
sions. January sth, and FEBRUARY 9TH
to roin,s south Of the Ohio River
January 18th, to points west and south
west. return limit 20 to so days. Agent:
will give full information on applica
,ion GEO. DEBAvEN
aoe1v e. L. a
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-01-04
Ruckiin's Arnlca Salve.

TIE BEST SALVE IN the world i0i
Cuts. Bruises, Sores, lceIs' oai.
Rheum. Fever Sores, letter, ChapPeu
Hands. ChilOialns. COrrs ana all Skin
Eruptions and positively cures fi'es,
or no pay required. 1t Is guaranteed
TO give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price - cents per poX' foi
sale by b. :. Webb
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-01-04
,,,,nesc Carbon Pocket stoves.

Area necessity ia every household.
ph, sicians recommend them aud the
.ired mother wonders how she ever got
along without one. Indispensable To
neon,p travelling Oace used You VIII
never be without one. No smoke. NO
smell. You should have one Price
b, mail prepaid CD cents. Agents
wanted to whom We give exclusive terri
torv. Address; Western Novelty Com
uauv. Lakota. y. OAK.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-01-04
$1,000 Reward,

SOS. 90 reward will be given for any
information that will lead TO the con-
viction of the party OF parties who are
setting the fires In and about the VIII
lage Of Alma. JOHN uHEl"'
Village Marshall
Alma, Mich, January ., 1875.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-01-04

CAPTAIN Sweeney. L. ). A., San ID
ego. CAL, says: "Shiloh Catarrh Rem
edy is the first medicine l have ever
found that would do me any good. u
Price soc. Sold by b s. Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-01-04

Karl's Glover Root Will purify your
blood. clear your complexion, regulate
your bowels and make your head clear
IA a bell. 25c, 5Oc. and Sl.OO. Sold by
b. :. Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-01-04

Shiloh's Cure. the great cough ana
Group cure, is iii great demand. Pocket
slze contains % doses only 25c. Child
rem love il. sold by druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-01-04
Cnre 90 Headache.

remedy for all forms of head
ache Electric Bltters has proved 10 oe
the very best. 1t effects permaneni
cnre and the most dreaded habltual
sick headaches yield to It's influence
". iIrrr oIl who are afflicted 10 pro
cure a bottle. and give this remedy u
fair trial. I'm cases of habitual constl-
uation Electric Bitteis cures by giVipg
he needed tone to the bowels, and few
cases long resist the use of this medi-
cine TRY II once. Large bottles only
CITY cents AZ Webb's drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-01-04

John =. Bauer travelling salesman
for Gem CITY stove Co Dayton. ONO,
saws; Il wit continue 10 recommend
Adnonda. Wheeler's Heart and Nerve
Cnre. tcr know it will do AL hat Is
cl,iupd far II -" Sold b. Is. ). Webb
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-01-04
LNpGEs

MA Chapter. NO I2} *. A. ". Regulei
meetings or Monday nisht On or after lu''
loon.
Nv. A. PAINE. Sec'y conn Il y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-01-04

,opAL CHUkCH--SeTvioes are nelu
kery sundAy morning lo:So "A, M h'en
-" - u" Rev. G. \. CARY. Rector.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-01-04

f.MA LODGE. F d a. h,--Kegular meetings
IN Sst,lrdav on or hetoi ful moon
w. A. PAINE. Sec'y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-01-04

NAVAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT Council NO lO5e,
n meets every other Wednesday night at l. u
10. F. Hall. ~ b@AiNA'N' A''e
A.W REcKsER. Sec'y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-01-04

k/NI0Hrs or PYTHlAS--tt James Lodge,
No. o.. Z. OF L. nod It's regular meetings
very other " edne sday night. - ~
Vei' q. ". HUTCHINSON, c. o.
h. q. DAVIDSON. &. ct K. * 3.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-01-04

zee METHODIST JOElErY,- Services
avery sunday at 1880 a. IN. nud ';"o p. III.
asv School III lp.3l n. N. holiness eetluE
~ Tursdsv evening. Prayer Meeting trl-
ccvening i.Ev : " lNd LIS. Pastor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-01-04

pIuAT ChU RCH- Morning service NOV
snnaav school l:45 Evening service ;ou
Young Peoples meeting 800 sunday evening,
meeting Thurs lay evenings. Cot'
fage meeting every Tuesday eVSuiiuE pas,or
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-01-04

LIMA CHAPTER, o. Z S. No. g. Regular
meetings on the nrst Friday 81 eaoh month
MRS. HANNAH HALL, " Matr0n.
MRS. LILLIAN REED, SecY
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-01-04

n Al .--WilliaIn Moyer POST NO, lox. pepan,
IL Mani nj Michigan q. 4 T.. meet on 20 nv
nIday of each month at 900 r. m ana on 'ne
Ith Saturday OF each month AZ 2:lo p. IN.
f. N. CHADWICK. Commsnoer'
VIM GARRETT Adjutant.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-01-04

CHURCH-MOrnlnP terNi,c No., So 80,
fsv sohooi l2.W. EVENING service ,"o1
hg I aonlo's meeting Tuesday eVcnlhe ~"
REV J. " MCALLisrER' fsst'''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-27

Sixteen months ago, on the platform
of the Worlds fair congresses in Chi
cago, | stated that, never having be-
Iieved in universal suffrage unallied to
universal intelligence and honesty,
had never publicly advocated woman
suffrage. Logically l have always be-
lieved that women had as much right to
the ballot as men. 1 denied the right to
both sexes. I have always claimed that
suffrage is a privilege and should be
granted as a reward of merit regardless
of sex. If woman suffrage leaders had
taken the same ground, l would have
Joined them long ago.
was convinced that whenever a ma
iority of American women wanted the
ballot they would get it. I never met a
man who did not assent to this convic-
tiosn and who did not second my asser-
ton that the worst opponents to female
suffrage are women themselves.
Why, then, did l experience change
of heart in Chicago? Because had be-
gun to look into our naturalization laws
and was terrified at facts. Because l
discovered that the new states were in
the hands of aliens, not citizens of the
United States. Because / saw that fe-
male immigration was much less than
male immigration; that large major
ity of female voters would be American
born, and that the sooner the forces Of
anarchy and rebellion were met by the
conservators of home and law the better
for the country. Iheard the threatenings
of riot that broke out year later, and
it seemed to me time for women to come
to the fore.
What thought Is months ago firm
~ believe now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-27

Amateur bOokbindiDg is new species
Of employment suggested to those who
are weary Of fancy work. 1t was recon-
mended by a physician as an employ
nent that would occupy the patients
mind without overtaxing her strength.
The girl describes her work as follows:
81 have had several pupils and have
found them nearly all fully as enthusi-
astic on the subject as l am myself. We
are always on the lookout now for suit
able books to put into pretty covers.
The old Tauchn1tz editions have been
unearthed and made beautiful forever,
Or at least for a much longer time than
if they had fallen into the cheap bind
er's hands My binding is done in a
simple fashion, in my own morning
room, with no tools save a sharp pen
knife, steel foot rule and a wooden
T square.
eff there is no linen press available,
I must add to this short list a press of
some kind. though | have seen one or
two very presentable books that have
had no pressure but that arrived at
through dumbbells, fatiroDs, etc. A
good strong press, however, is really
necessary. If it is Important to reduce
the expenditure as much as possible, it
is easy to pick up a secondhand iron
press, such as is used in copying letters.
There is always endless work to be
found in making tidy volumes of our
music and magazines and in renovating
the books on our shelves. OF course one
could not expect, without years of ex-
perience, plenty of appliances and prob.
ably special aptitude, to turn out such
specimens as an expert workman. -
Our Home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-27

Crepon, ribbons, lace and fine, dainty,
fluffy lingerie are the fancies for spring
and summer gowns. Chiffon holds it's
own well in spite of its long popularity.
The mixture of thin and thick goods
in one costume continues A pretty
gown was of green and black wool of
a why quality. This material made the
full plain skirt and the large sleeves.
The waist was of green silk covered
with black accordion plated chiffon.
Down the edge of every plat were fine
chiffon. The effect of the waist covered
lengthwise, with strings of the steel
beads, was bewildering, as the piaits
fell together and apart with every move
ment of the wearer. The chiffon had
the fashionable blouse length and hung
over the skirt at the waist line
Accordion plated chiffon. used for
vests sometimes, has on every fifth plat
an edge of narrow valenciennes lace
This is the favorite lace of the season.
The box plat is to be decided feature
of summer fashions as it was of the
winter, and the same sagging effect is
seen on the front of waists, but the
backs are made fat and trig, except for
very slender women. The box plat in
the middle of the bodice in front is often
edged with graduated ruffle of the
waist material. This is very narrow at
the belt and reaches its widest point on
the shoulders, where. it goes over the
sleeves reVer fashioQ.-Newport News
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-27

ladies held sort of experience meeting,
with corsets for a text. 1t must have
been an impressive and thrilling mo-
ment when Miss Susan B. Anthony con-
fessed in public that, although she had
worn them for years, she did not ap-
prove of them, nor had she known a
comfortable mo ment when incased in
them.
am afraid Susan laced, laced tight
OF course she never knew a comfortable
moment in them. Women with such
swelling ambitions and bubbling emo
tions could never be made comfortable
in any known combination of bone and
coutiI. But one cannot help wondering
why such stSong minded woman should
submit to bondage she did not approve
of, when the throwing off of shackles is
just in her line.
In the olden times corsets were call
ed ''stays, and Is was the work of two
women to incase one waist. After the
rear lacing was effected kid covered
copper board was inserted between the
tortured flesh and the stay. ManifestIy
woman stayed in the machine after
once getting into it. But we have i'm
proved on all that, and now that the
photographers have pronounced the
throat and the flesh tints of Rachel Eos
ter Avery the most beautiful that ever
came under the camera, all the women
will approve of reform dress. Woman S
first duty is to be beautiful. or at least
just as beautiful as her own physical
limitations will admit Of
From the corset to the revision of the
Bible is far cry, but none too far for
the audacity of woman.
The new woman is a restless creature,
who having slipped the old moorings is
grasping out wildly in every direction
for fresh anchorage. When, however,
she undertakes to revise the Bible be-
cause some of the present translations
do her sex full justice, she is stepping
into the realm of impiousness. jean
nette H. Walworth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-27

denly he stopped of his own accord and
called out Silver street. Then there was
a scampering and a scattering, and it
flashed over me that the lady was Mrs
Wiggin of kindergarten fame
Let me say here that Mrs Wiggin
was the pioneer of free kindergarten
work on the Pacific coast and the or
ganizer Of the Silver street school, the
first free kindergarten established west
of the Rocky mountains.
Mrs. Wiggin was born in Philadel-
phia and educated in Andover, Mass,
but Maine, where she declares she loves
every stick and stone, claims her too.
She spent many years of her childhood
there in the small town of Hollis, where
last year she purchased house with the
intention Of passing her summer in I'M
interrupted work. This residence is ap-
propriately known as Quillcote
1t was the atmosphere of that region
which lent color to those stories of hers
about New England life and character,
which have appeared in The Atlantic
Monthly.
For two years Mrs Virgins winter
home has been near New York at Bronx
Vile
There, the last time I saw her, she
was acting in the capacity of Gordon
bleu, of musician and singer and poet
ess and humorist and hostess
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-27

detriment of the work of the other
clerks. So he decided to engage only
women who were of mature years and
experienced in Office work. First he adj
vertised, stating that applicants should
give age and number of years expert
ence He did not succeed in getting a
single satisfactory reply. Then he went
to a we'll known business college aud
told the manager that he did not sup
pose he would have any trouble in aid
ing him, as he did not want a young OF
attractive looking woman.
The manager listened to him while
he explained his wants, and then, going
to desk, took out file of letters, with
a smile, and laid them before his visitor
There were upward of half hundred
Rpplica tions from banks and CONNER
cial institutions, and every one of them,
without a single exception, asked for
woman of mature age. The manager
said that it was absolutely impossible to
supply the demand for employees Of the
description that business men now de-
manded, but he had RATS of pretty girls
at all times who were applicants.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-27
IN SOCIETY CIRCLES.
Mr.. Boaz Talks Entertainingly to
the Topeka Club.
GENERAL NOTES OF SOCIETY.

Personal Items OF Interest About To-
Dekz People and Visitors in Town.
The delightful informal evenings of
the Topeka club were resumed last
evening. Mr.. o. I. Boaz of Pittsburg,
Has. talked most entertainingly on "The
Student at Heidelberg"
Mr.. Boaz's powers of description are
remarkably fine, and the beauty OF
imagery aud thought in mis- charming
talk were deeply appreciated by about
sixty delighted listeners.
Mr.. Boaz told of student life in detail,
from his own experience, and his talk
was rsplete with bright anecdote and in
cident illustrative of student life.
He spoke of the existing fallacies
of belief regarding the duelS
at Heidelberg, and said they
were much more harmless than
generally supposed; ''com pared with foot
ball they are as toy pistols to hrupp
guns: they are like the Kansas saloon,
PROM bited by law yet existing by suffer-
ance"
Mr.. Boaz advised tourists to arrive at
Heidelberg in the full of the moon if pos
sible and instead OF hiring a guide to
hunt up the American students, who will
show you the most interesting parts OF
the city.
Heidelb berry reminded him of a man who
said he went through algebra in the
night and did not see much OF the place.
Mr Boaz also said during all the time
I was at Heidei berg l never saw ali in
stance of brutal intoxicstion. Drunken
ness is more disgraceful in Germany
than it is in Kansas. The prohibtionist
is not need ID there any more than
sprinkling cart in Venice"
After MIR. Boaz's talk was finished light
refreshments were served and then Inu-
steal programme was rendered as fol-
lows:
Piano solo-V4lse (Chas. Dence), Miss
Wagner.
Gould L" (Tosti), Miss Best
Violin SOiU-ArEAngment of Ruben
stein, Melody in f, Miss Norton.
Solo-'A Summer Night" Going
Thomasl Br. Graham.
ooio."Foroldden 'lusic" (Biondina by
LoAr) Miss Witch.
Col. A. :. johnson presided and an
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-27

COrsets and the New Woman.
At the National Council of Women,
which recently met il Washington the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-27
Women who Mold Opinion.

New York is so vast and wealthy
comm unity that it seems impossible to
satisfy the demand for talent of all Sorts
The city itself does not appear to pro-
1uce enough for its own wants and so
draws from the outside world. There is
a constant stream of bright, intelligent
women flowing into the metropolis, and
yet there is always room for more. 1t is
hard to keep a record of all who come,
as most of them respond to engagements
of which the public knows nothing
Of the many newcomers Miss Esther
Singleton makes a speciality of literary
and musical essays and novel entertain
ments, in which poetry, song and the
piano are components. She has de-
lightful way of illustrating history,
drama and verse with mystical compost
tions. Miss Louise Stockton is emphat-
ically great literary teacher and mas
ter. She makes books living beings and
makes even the dullest realize the or
ganic relation between literature and
daily life. Miss Beaston is an apostle of
contemporaneous literature She strives
to induce women to read carefully
American history, to understand what
is going on around them and to master
the great authorities in order to compre-
bend recurrent facts and questions.
Miss Martina tombstone is music per-
sonified. She is master of its art and
science She can at glance determine
the strength and weakness of any stu
dent or amateur.
Miss Mary Proctor makes astronomy
and mathematics simple and wonder
fully fascinating. Miss Jessie II. Ban
croft is the leader of physical culture.
or muscular Christianity In this field
she finds the secret of health, beauty,
grace, endurance and the power to work
untiringly with either mind or body.
Miss Field and Miss Yates are both fine
oriental scholars Miss Stephens is an
authority on South American topics.
These and many others are a power in
the parlor as well as on the platform.
They are leading their sisters upward
into a higher and broader culture. -
Margherita Arlina Hamm in New York
Mail and Express.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-27

Here is a little story which seems to
indicate that the pretty girls business
prospects are hampered by her pretti-
ness:
The secretary of a large eastern insur-
ance company decided short time since
that it would be better for his Office
work to introduce half dozen or more
women as typewriters, operators and as
sistant bookkeepers. He had noted that
of the feminine employees in his office
the pretty ones were the least effective
and attracted the most attention, to the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-27

The best always wins That explains
the highest awards to DR.. Prices Bakin o
Powder at Chicago and California Mid
winter Fairs.