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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-03
TRYING ON THE MALE CALLER
che Few Minutes Wait Befos the Expect
ed enc Descends 10 Receive Him.

There ARC fcw moments 80 trying 10 tho
personal dignity If "a man ~ when sitting
below awaiting the descent of the expected
ono. such II The proud spirit of man that,
although Ina the easiest chair In the most
luxurious room of the house. ho has still
thcunoaSy SENSE of one lcft by the toOuutn
10 cool his heels in the hall These pre-
liminary 10 minutcs-which a man as
tumos j. the usual length If timo-are suf-
iicient 90 throw out OF gear the most com
posed nerves for, although man may
not have any definite intent in his ina
In paving visit, the mere act of waiting
and the sense of the preparation going ON
up stairs seems 20 give a hitherto un.us
pected importance 10 his presence i'm the
house, and ne feels himself getting fidgety
and uncertain
\ man who has undergone these expert
enccs wants 10 know why women do not
have books and papers in their drawing
rooms 10 engage their visitors In waiting
He has so much suffered I'm being left TO
prey upon himself at such times that ne
ayers he never goes now 20 call on "A girl
Without "A book i'm his pocket. Moreover
ne feel, that the girl herself loses an op.
portuuity i'm not having books-favoritcs
or So assumod-lying about casually foi
her visitors 20 see In this manner she
might ac4uaint them with the tastes or
ideas that she may have or prcfcro Ia have
thought that She has \ couple Of genera
tions ago no parlor would Dee thought com
plcte without "A copy Of "Lalla Rookh. - 10
be thumbed in anxious moments by young
men in strapped trousers and low shoes
\ generations ago men in peg tops heguilcd
themselves with blue and gold editions OF
Lucille. The young man of today, it
appears, is left 10 himself among cushions
faicncc statucttcs and contcmporancous
little figures in particolorcd French bronze
until he feels indeed like bull in "a china
shop.-San Ernncisco Argonaut.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-03

just before Napoleon set out for the court
of Belgium he sent 10 the cleverest artisan
Of his class in Paris and demanded Of him
whether he would engage 10 make "A coat OF
mail, 70 be worn under the ordinary dreS-,
which should be absolutely bullet proof,
and that If 80 he might name his own price
for such work The man engaged to make
the desired object, ii allowed proper time,
and he named 5000 francs a, the price or
H. The bargain was concluded, and III due
time the work was produced ana it maker
honored with the second audience OF the
emperor Now, said the imperial maj
esty, put it on. The man did 80 As
am to stake my life on it, efficacy. YOU viii,
| suppose, have no objection 10 do the
same
And he took "A brace Of pistols and pre-
pared TO discharge one Of them al the breast
Of the astoui-hcd artisan There was no
retreating, however, and half dead with
fear he STOOD the fire, and To the infinite
credit of hi, work with perfect impuuity.
But the emperor was not content with one
trial. He fired the second pistol al the back
of the trembling artisan and afterWard dis
charged a foWlng piece az another part OF
him, with similar effect Well said the
emperor, you have produced "A capital
work undoubtedly. What is the price OF
it" Eighteen thousand francs was named
rs the agreed sum. There j. al oraer for
them, said the emperor, and here i an
other for an equal sum for the fright that
! have given You. philadelphia Times
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-03
He Went; Depew Remained.

81 had an experience with Chauncey De
pew not many years ago which nearly re
suited in the loss Of my life, " said Carl b
Jamison Il was an engineer on the New
York Central and was the happy possessoT
of the first pile driver passenger engine put
on that road. Her number was -, and She
was admired by all the members of my
profession, as she was "A glittering piece Of
machinery that even a green hand could
not help hut admire / was the Moses of "A
through train on the Central at the time
of this story, and we were delayed at what
railroad men term "A switchboard in a
New York state hamlet. Orders were
handed me thar a wreck had occurred on
my division and was instructed 20 take
out IA through freight leaving my passcn-
ger train on the siding.
Il was very indignant, as did not take
kindly 10 attaching my engine TO "a freight
train and 40 expressed myself To the opcr-
ator. Mr. Dcpew, the president Of the road,
whom | did not know at the time, was
standing within earshot when | was deal
Ing out my roast to the operator He
walked mp. and tapping me gently on the
shoulder remarked. What Will you take
10 sell your engine 10 the company"
never made reply, hut hitchcd my engine
onto the train. and before ! was 20 min
utes ont IF the town from which l started
/ ditched the engine and 10 box cars,
don't know whether or not Mr. Depew
thought that the wreck was due 10 my
carelcssness or imagined that ! deliberate.
~ planned the wreck At any rate, the
company decided that it could make a.
much money without my name being on
the pay roll Mr. Dcpcw Is still with the
New York Central. st. Louis Republic.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-03
Ventilation of Public Building

a very common mistake in the v.ntila-
ton of churches and schoolhouses and
public buildings generally is made wheN
those in charge fail to open all the win
dows Immediately after the buildings have
been vacated. The exhalations from the
lungs and the carnations from the body,
oeins fight, will float for awhile in tho
atmosphere before falling TO the floor, and
II the windows be opened at once, 50 that
n current Of air can cross the hall, many
of them will bc carried out. If, however,
- is usually the case the windows are not
opened for come hours, maybe not till the
next day, these particles settling upon
the floor, ART not carried away, but when
the hall H. again occupied by the feet arc
thrown up into tho atmosphere and in.
hailed by the lungs, from which they have
been exhaled ths DE- pa" - - ,bssaas
stsnd~~~s
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-03
Iii IOr laf.

At Staten Island ball one evening a
plain country gentleman had engaged "A
pretty coquette for the reXt dance, but a
gallant yachting captain cr'uing along per
suaded the young lady TO abandon her pre-
vious engagement in favor of hf-iself The
other, overhearing all that had passed,
moved toward IA card table and sat down TO
a game OF whist. The captain few min
utes afterward stepped up to the young
lady TO excuse himself ~ he was engaged
10 another he had forgotten The coquette,
much chagrined approached the whist
table in hopes 10 secure her first partner
and said, II believe, sir, it is time 10 take
our places" The old fashioned suitor, in
the act of dividing the pack for the next
dealer, courteously replied: mo, madam,
mean 10 keep my place When ladies shuttle
| cut. "-Pbiladelphia Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-03
Wallack's Photographs.

A local photographer, lamenting the lack
Of good photographs Of the late Lester Wal
lack, attributes it To his self willed dispo-
sition. Instead of lending himself 10 me
as an artist" he explains, "he would say
imperiously, Take me this way. When
begged him TO change his pose just a little,
he would only say: NO mol Take me this
way SO, vexed with his obstinacy. took
him that way. Result, a crude. awkward,
bungled picture, libel of the handsome.
graceful Wallack Then he would come to
me furious, demanding an explanation and
exclaimng; Why such a wretched pic
ture! Didn't give you full playY "-New
York Advertiser
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-03
A IknnttY Casc.

An amusing incident took place once
while Judge David Il Laird was holding
court at Leavenworth An old man OF the
name Of Joe Whitehead, farmer who re
sided near that place, was always an at
tendant at court not as a litigant, but as
an observer Whitehead was a drinkcr and
full of wit and humor He had asked
Judge Laird TO let him sit as Judge in
some case. so the judge promised White
head that he might sit as Judge in the
first knOtty case that came up. B." A few
mornings afterward the case OF Knott
versus Knott was called when Whitehead
rose up in the back part Of the courtroom
and hallooed out at the top of his voice
Judge Laird, that Is my case, and Az
ready Indianapolis Journal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-03
BEAUTY SPOTS.

Cornmeal is an excellent cosmetic for
the face II brightens up the skin and
cleanscs the pores
Take a spoonful Of phosphate Of soda in
a glass of vichy water three or four times
n day If you wish to lessen the yellowness
Of your skin
Peroxide Of hydrogen rubbed on the face
each night will soon Whiten and cleanse
the worst complexion. Ten cents worth
will last for weeks.
If the skin be coarse looking and you de-
sire TO improve the texture, bathe 1t bgfO o
going to bed in very hot water and gooc
toilet soup and rub thoroughly With =
coarse Turkish towel
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-03

The view r4uthc p..tl.. once hcAeld. can
never be forgottcr. The first sensation il
that OF complete i-olatou. The silence T.
profound. The clouds awe below rs. and
no. -ele-~ly break ia foamiu4 pillows against
tine faces of the eefiiu.cliii- Occasionally
the silence is broken bv the leep roll oil
thunder from The depths beneath. - though
the voice of the Creator were rttering
stern cdict of destruction. The storm rises.
the mist, envelope us. ,ucre is "a rash Of
wind. ratt of hail aud wc seek ref. ge Ina
tl.. l..T Tl.,f-. .. ,....,,.,.t i..F.r. .,.t..-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-03
Pound an Angel,

Merchant-Ia am sorry to lose Miss Pinkie' :
services. but what must be must. May
ask how it is that II wealthy young man
like you should have chosen shopgirl to
share your fortune?
De Rich-Three or four Of my family
made unhappy marriages, and vowed that
I'd never wed a woman who wasn't born
angel. and know Miss Pinkie is have
heard three different shopping ladies speak
we'll of her-New York Weekly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-03

On one of the avenues there is a large
business house which has sign that bears
the impressive statement: BLANK * Co..
wholesale druggists. Incorporated. 1922
The impression that the firm is S72 years
old is removed when one notes that the 1922
Is the street number.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-03

The king Of Assam has 200 wives, who
are divided into nine grades. When one Of
them dies, her body j. lowered from the roof
OF the palace 10 he buried The law of As
sam prohibits the carrying Of a corpse
through the doors.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-03

If as much care were taken 10 perpetuate
a race Of fine men a. j. done TO prevent the
mixture of ignoble blood IN horses and
dogs, the genealogy of every one would Toe
written on his face and displayed in his
manners
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-03

He is much deceived that imagines he
cannot do without the world, but he that
fancies the world cannot do without him is
still more deceived.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-05-03

A spiritualist may tip the table, but it 10
the chap who tips the waiter who gets the
most attention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
TayIor's Story os His Fall.

PIERRE. $. D., Jan. 12-The Taylor dedication still absorbs all interest at the capital Ex-Governor Mollette is hero. He Is one of the heaviest bondsmen, and be- fore the flight of Taylor was known even to the state officials he wired from I.afay. cite, Ind, that he would come hero and not to begin suit on the bonds, as he would turn everything over to the state
 AS Lafayette is the home of Taylor's father. it is supposed that Mfr. Mellette would have a proposition from the bonds men for some sort of settlement This Is not true. He comes simply as an individ- ual and is unable to throw any direct light upon the situation. He gives some infor- nation, however. which has changed the theory on which the people here have been proceeding-namely. that Taylor has been collecting every cent of available cash in order to pinch tho state and force 6 com promise.
 The ex-governor has had some intimate business relations with Taylor and Oh Thursday last went to Chicago to meet him and straighten them Taylor had left the day before. and although Mellette searched for him for two days he could get no trace of him. He then went to Lafay- cite and discovered that Taylor was short that his friends were unable to help him, and that the default was inevitable
 Mellette was in Chicago on Dec. 19 and met Taylor there The latter was appar- entity in conference with a number of his friends and bondsmen and with Leppol- man, whose bank at Gettysburg failed three months ago and who through that dragged Taylor down to his ruin. The governor knew Mfr. Taylor intimately and trusted him thoroughly.
 He states that Taylor told him a short time ago the history of the bank at Get tysburg and the way in which he was caught During the panic of IS months ago the bank got into close quarters and appealed to Taylor for help After con. sulting with various bankers he loaned $40, 900 of the states money, all agreeing that to let tho bank fail at that time would endanger every bank in the state and would probably bring ruin on all the peo- pie As he had helped out several other institutions. he helped this. He soon found, however. that the condition of the institution was much worse than he had suspected, and having placed so great a sum there he sent good money after bad until he had sunk $l00, 900. Then came his other losses. amounting to fully half as much, and he was unable Co borrow ol sell
 A great amount of property came into his possession from this bank-real estate, merchandise, stock, cattle and other artt. cles-and he made strenuous efforts tc sell. In this he failed. and for a time his friends helped him out They reached their limit, however, and he was thrown on his own resources. He could not get money from the east and was caught
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
JAPAN'S TERMS.
She Decides on the Conditions by Which
 China May Have Peace.

She Decides on the Conditions by Which
 China May Have Peace.
 LONDON, Jan. l2.-The Standards 6 Der lin correspondent telegraphs that he hears that Japan has formulated her conditions for peace with China.
 Approximately these conditions are the independence of Korea under Japanese suzerainty. the cession of certain Chinese islands. the razing of the Taku forts, the deprivation of Port Arthur and wei-Hai- Wei of their character as naval ports and their dismantling, the demolition of all forts on the way from Korea to China and admission of Japan's right to prescribe tho number and typo of China's men-ot- war. tho payment of a heavy indemnity and If possible tho negotiation of a Chi nese- Japanese alliance
 TIEN-TSIN, Jan. l2.-The Japanese are steadily advancing on Chin Chow. The Chinese are retiring slowly to tho great wall. where. it Is expected. they will make e stand.
 Heavy snows impede the progress of the armies Several skirmishes have occurred. and in their retreat the ChineSs have left numbers of their wounded behind them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
BUSINESS OUTLOOK.
What the Prospects Are In the Iron. She
 woolen and Cotton rradea-

What the Prospects Are In the Iron. shea
 wOolen and Cotton Trades.
 NEW YORK. Jan. l9-R c. Dun q Co $ weekly reyiew of trade says todfyy Neither the beginning of the neV ybA$ nor the failure of the currently bill H&a brought any material change to business as yet. The idea that business would sdd. denly take a new start after the holidAyp had rather less foundation even than usual, but the hope of strong revival Q lit tle later is still cherished by many. The currency bill, with its possibilities of vicious amendments. was Q source of ap- prehension to some, but with that out of the way the deficiency of treasury receipts remains, and exports of gold do not cease
 There has not been much time for change in the industries, but differences observed since the new year began are not in the direction of higher prices or larger demand. There are more indications than of late that stocks of different kinds of goods have been accommodating in conse- quencc of past increase in production.
 The weekly output of pig iron Jan l, reckoning in some furnaces only tempo rarily out of blast for the holidays or re- pairs, was l6s, 4l4 tons against 1os. 7oS Dec 1. showing practically no change. Low prices at Pittsburg have checked busi- ness at the west, and arc attributed by some to the idea of purchasers that the TO. cent reductions in wages and cost of ma terials must he followed by still lower prices. But the main fact is that con- sumption is below expectations
 In tho boot and shoe manufacture in- creasing disposition to restrict orders where any advance in prices is asked un- settles the business for while some manu- lecturers have orders for six weeks or more most of them require further orderI to run moro than about two weeks. The question whether prices now demanded for leather are too high for healthy trade may be determined only after some em' barrassment.
 The cotton manufacture reports do creased demand, with print cloths down to ?. 62 cents. printed staples much dc morallzed and lower and wide sheetine generally reduced about TiS per cont. Many quotations of cotton goods are ths lowest on rccord, the weeks trade being quito unsatisfactory. Trade in wooleni hesitates because of large distrtbutiou from warehouse under now duties. but lit tic change appears in prices. and heavy woolens are expected to open at about last years quotations. Tho demand fol dress goods has becn remarkably satisfac. t0w until within two weeks but has fallen
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
In the Senate.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2.-Practically the whole of the days session of tho senate was occupied in tho discussion of Mir Hills amendment to the urgent deficiency bill designed to afford an opportunity to test tho constitutionality of tho income tax law. Mir. Hill delivered a long and carefully prepared speech in support of his amendment
 Mir Hill first argued against the consti- nationality of the law, and referring to the exemption clauses he asked where had congress the right to exempt a classs He did not ask that the law be repealed at this session of congress. He recognized that as impossible Nor did he ask its re- peal because it was not apportioned ac- cording to the last census. He attacked the regulations of the treasury for the col lection of the tax, and said he was compell- cd to protest against the treasury inter pretations of the law and the interjection therein of instrumentalities not contem- plated by the senate He was within bounds when he characterized the feature of the pending bill rotating to the income tax as . slipshod arrangement. Under 1t the citizen had no protection. Another serious ambiguity in tho law was what assessment or whose assessment is to be final.
 Is the taxpayer to have any appeal or the commissioner There was nothing in any section of the income tax law of 1894 that authorized suit against the tax col lector or any ono elso to recover back taxes illegally exaoted. This. he asserted. was one of the most important questions in this discussion. He asked where in the present law was there any power given to the commissioners of internal revenue or to any other officer to return taxes enormously collected?
 ProphesIed Legal Tangles.
 Mir. Hill spoke of how hard 1t would be to maintain law which the legal profes- sion was opposed to. and of how the money involved would be enlisted in tho services of lobbyists and lawyers at both ends of Pennsylvania avenue. It was the duty of the senate to remove the ambiguities of tho statutes That was true but for all practical purposes and effect the law was just going on the statute books. 1t was not properly 8 part of the tariff reform legislation of last summer. It was insist. cd on as the price of legislation and as . condition why senators would support it. Mir. Hill then referred to tle support oi &@- -enator from Kansas CNfR Pefferl in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
TAYLOR IN THE TOLLS.
The South Dakota Defaulting
 State Treasurer Caught.
THE MEMPHIS POLICE MYSTERIOUS

The Authorities There Say That Taylor Wa.
 In cdstody and Was Released. but VIII
 Be Produced When He Is Called For.
 Story of Ills Fall.
 MEMPHIS Jan. I2.-william Walter Taylor, the absoonding South Dakota treasurer, was under arrest here yester- day. but late last evening, according tc Chief of Police Davis, he was releaaed. The letters on the prisoners person from Pierre. Chicago and New York leave nc room for doubt. says Chief Davis that he is the man wanted, but as no replies were received from telegrams ssnt to those cities Taylor Sgas turned loose.
 An akr of mystery hangs over the case. as Taylor was not locked up and the fact of his arrest carefully kept even from the policemen. until after 1t was claimed he was given his liberty.
 Chief Davis was loath to speak, but says Taylor is under surveillance and will bt rearrested if wanted The opinion prevails that Taylor Is still in custody and will bS produced when wanted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

A mass of requiem will be celebrated al St Patrick's church at 7:30 o'clock on Monday morning for the late Miss Eliza CdIen, who died recently at Bradford, England.
 St PaIrick's Lyceum will be the scent of another interesting programme to-moT- row night. The opening chorus will b. sung by the Lyceum Singing class. No l. followed by these literary exercises: Song. Miss Mary E. Kelly; recitation. Miss Nora T. Luddy; song, Miss Maud Delaney recitation, Miss Daisy Lord; duet, Misses Mamie Calvin and Sadie Cronin; Indian cub exercises, P. J. Reilly and P. Shea; song, Miss Mollie Lord; recitation Miss Jennie Kelly; duet. Misses Emms and Grace Chatfeld; racitation, Mis- Nellie Brennan; song. P. J. Bowes; song, Miss Mamie Kelly; recitation, Miss Maggie Mccarthy; specialties, J. J. Hazel; recitation, Miss Margaret Courtney; song. Miss Josie Donahue; song, William Hetherington; duet, Louisa and John Malone; chorus, the Lyceum Singing class, No ?. During the entertainment the fol lowing tablsaux will be produced: Mid summer Nights Dream" "The Lone Fisherman" ''Of to the War. "Whst Are the Wild Waves Saying" Waiting For the Fishing Party" Christmas Morning. Our Little Tomboy," Easter Morning. Doors open at o'clock, curtain raises al s, Admission ten cents. Miss B. Coogal will preside at the organ.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
.Japanese Count In ChIoaro.

CHICAGO. Jan. l2.-one of JApan's mo- bility-the young Count of Yanagiswa- accompanied by 0 retinue of tutors and friends, visited the Auditorium and left for New York. The young man belongs to one of the oldest families in the little empire and has graduated from the Uni versity of Kioto. He is now en route to Heidelberg. Germany. to take an advanced course at the university
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
I.amont,s Mixed Dinner.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1a.-Secretary of War Lamont gave a dinner in honor of Joseph Jefferson that in assemblage of guests is likely to create as much of . sur prise as did tho memorable state dinner at the White House week since. Senator Hill, OK. Speaker Thomas B. Reed and Representative William L. Wilson were Dresent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
New Catholic sanitarium.

SARANAC LAKE, N. Y., Jan. ls.-The new Catholic sanitarium will be located at Paul Smiths Station on land given by Dr. W. Seward Webb. The institution will be charitable in its plan and scope It will bo conducted by the New York Sis ters of Mercy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
Thc Tcnnesnee sltuation.

NASHVILLE, Jan. 1e.-The state senate, by vote of l9 to II, adopted @ resolution postponing the canvassing of the returns until an investigation of charges of fraud in the elecsion is made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-12
An Aparchis, Paper Give. Up.

BERLIN, Jan. l2.-At an anarchist meeting held here it was decided to aban- don the publication of The Socialist on account of the repeated conflscation of that journal by tho authorities and the inn prisonment of its editors and reporters.