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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-17
ALMA, MICH. FRIDAY. JANUARY II. 1896.
Letter from wilbur Nelson.

Letter from Wilbur Nelson,
From personal letter received from
Wilbur Nelson from 'Palatka, Florida,
under date of Jan Z, we make The fol-
lowing extracts;
ann now comfortably situated in
Palatka and like this southern climate
very well, We have had delightful
weather ever since my arrival, although
few days have been quite cold, the
thermometer falling below the freezing
point once or twice
On account of the severe freeze a year
ago the orange trees all through this
section of Florida were killed. Cousc-
quently the oranges are very scarce.
They are now selling here in Palatka,
for from 80 cents 10 - cents per dozen.
1t is hoped 10y the residents of the state
that if no further freeze comes, i'm the
course of three or -four years they Will
again have oranges in abundance
Prices on goods of all kinds are very
high; butter j. 30 cents pound. eggs
p cents dozen, and almost everything
else in like proportion.
Palatka is town of about 1000 in-
habitantS. 1t is situated ON the ST..
Johns river. \ large business is carried
on upon the river through the boat,
that run up and down each day. \
number of railroads also pass through
the place, thus giving it all the adyan-
tageS of transportation desired There
is Il lumber company here, composed of
Michigan parties which is conducting
large business in cypress lumber y
sash, door and blind factory is NOW
being erected
The soil here i, very sandy. con>c-
quently the roads arc very poor.
Florida is becoming quite thichly set
tied by northern people have been
greatly surprised al the number OF
Michigan people ! hryc found here, and
especially those from the vicinity OF
Saginaw.
The southern towns compare quite
favorably with our northern towns in
some respects and in others not so fay
orably. do not know how il is in
other places but here in Palatka there
are only Il few blocks of sidewalks, and it
seems very odd to one not used 10 it, tC
be walking either in thick sand OF ON Il
beaten path, in a place of this size.
The air here is very good. and / shall
hope by being out i'm it a great deal &c
receive much good and return home
greatly benefited i'm health.
Sincerely yours
WILBUR NLTSOE
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-17

The home of DR.. Il. s. Stevens is Il
veritable treasure trove for the artist and
connoisseur, filled rs il is with beauti-
ful pictures. all the result of the artistic
taste and skillful hands of the owner
ON entering the parlors the first picture
the visitor notices is one which the
doctor regards as his best 1t is Il pic
ture of violin hanging agaiuts door
and so real i ii that the visitor feels
tempted to remove sheet of music
behind the violin, or the envelope lying
at the bottom Of the door. Another in
tenSely real painting is the "Old MiSer, -
who with greed, avarice and cunning
depicted in every feature Is counting his
gold. In this same class is the picture
of a fisherman waiting for his compan-
ions, by his side we'll filled lunch bas-
ket. from under the cover of which
protrudes the necks of several bottles
containing bait In scenic pictures
the most noticeable is Il view of the
famous Yosemite Valley sketched and
painted by DR.. Stevens III portraits
there are many proofs of the artist 5
skill. The most noticeable is one Of the
former president of Alma college, DR..
Hunting There are also lifo.size por.
traits Of Mrs. Stevens mother and
uncle, the late !. II. Wade, the million
aire and philanthropist of Cleveland
Ohio. The doctor has on his easel
nearly completed. portrait of the late
Mrs p s. Dodge of Stanton.
In water colors there are many artistic
Of the most beautiful of these j. al
! exquisite flower piece OF lilacs and wild
roses and another of the more brilliant
colorcd hollyhockS. aurora. water
color, is beautiful maiden slipping the
dew from the flowers. Among til,
water. color pictures j. one of Aim;
college, sketched by Miss Bertha Steven.
and colored by the doctor.
one of the daintiest and most exquis
ite of the many beautiful works Of ar
in this home. iS the book containing
water-color illustrations of Tennyson',
poem, "The Brook, painted by the
doctor and presented to his daughter
Nor are the pictures the only object
of interest in this home. Dr. Stevens
has valuable collection of rocks
MOSES, sea shells, etc. from the Cali
fornia and Florida coasts. and he gen
ial doctor is never 50 happy as whci
showing his treasures.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-17
schooINotos

Rey Jonc- conducted chapel Monday
morning
Miss Grace otis and Mr. Culver
attended Junior exercises.
Hiss Holland, Mr.. Schneider and
Mr.. Hamln entered school Monday.
The Ladies' 1ro meet every Wcdnes-
day evening after school, for practice.
The Lore Roses and Young Mems
Debating Society met tuesday evening
after school.
Messrs. Gmgett and Konertzer We're
III Ithaca Monday TO distribute bills for
the Heberlcn Concert
Many Of the pupils say it il just like
Irene Lewis 90 come back to school
again, you know we have Il new pupil
this week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-17
Good Roads.

Governor Rich wants good roaoS. and
has issued call for thi- work, March 3,
at Lansing is likely ovc1T bicycle
rider i'm Michigan Will bc prescut.-Liy-
ingston Democrat. There is quite Il
tendency ou The part Of some 10 make
light of this movement and refer TO it
the move isa scheme ON the part of
bicycle riders to bring about good roads
for their special benefit it looks TO Us
that it is equally beneficial for tho
farmer to have good roads t. market
his produce, and such slms are uncallcd
for and unjust.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-17

The Christian Associations Will tender
a reception to new students, in Ladies
Hall, Friday evening.
President Sidcbotham of the Adel-
phics has appointed Z. f. Fell and l..
w Mills critics for his term.
The Zeta Sigma BOYS are little down
in the mouth because the faculty will
not consent to the ~ociety's plan to hold
banquet in the Wright House. The
faculty say the boys may banquet III
Ladies Hall but the boys won't have it
that way
A glee club has been organized, the
personnel of which is as follows: First
tenors, Messrs. Wills, Stevens, Young
second tenors, Messrs. Bruske, Brook
Perry; first bass, Mes,rs Mills, Brooks
Marsh: second bass. Mcssrs. Scott
Stoutenburg. Grigsby.
In about two weeks the Commercial
department Will establish business inter
communication with number of the
leading colleges in the Mississippi Val
ley. Prof. Bcckncr, principal of tn,
department, has had Il supply of station
cry printed, and is making the ncco .Sary
preparations for this work.
The Athletic Association ha, decided
TO give an indoor entertainment IN th'
near future. The "evcnts" will consis
of snap under bar for distance. higl
kick, potatoe race. fence vault. standing
high Jump running high jump, dunl
bell drill, apparatus work. boxing con
test between Crane and Mcgaw an'
others, wrestling match between Steyon
md Long aud others.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-17
Collene Notes

The Christian Associations Will tender
a reception to new students, in Ladies
Hall, Friday evening.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-17
OUR SPECIAL OFFER,

lsT-All old subscribers who.pay up to
date will receive the Farm News, "A
l6 page farm paper,o Womankind
an Is page magazine, one year free
2ND-Old subscribers paving up to date
and II 90 in advance will receive
their choice among 100 choice story
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Look over the following clubbing
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The RECORD will be sent TO any ad-
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mentioned, on receipt of the combina-
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the Detroit Tribune, New York Tri-
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these the combination prices will be as
follows: Detroit Tribune, $l.50; New
York Tribune, $l.S5; Chicago Inter
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-17
The Discovery Saved HIS LIE

Mr.. G.. Caillouette, Druggist, Beav.
ersville, H., says: ITO DR.. Kings New
Dicovery owe my life. Was taken
with La Grippe and tried all the ply
sicians for miles about, but of no avail
and was given mp and told | could not
live. Having DR.. Kings New Dis
covery in my store | sent for "a bottle
and began its use and from the first
dose began TO get better, and after
using three bottles was up and about
again. 1t Is worth its weight in gold.
We won't keep store or house without
it," Get free Trial ut B. ). Webb S
drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-17

Chicago, SAYS: Il had severe cough
which settled on my lungs. tried a
number of advertised remedies and
also placed myself under treatment of
several physicians, with no benefit.
was recommended to try Foley's Honey
and Tar. With little expectation of
getting relief, purchased a bottle.
had taken but few doses when felt
greatly improved | WAS enabled to
sleep, splitting of blood ceased, and by
the time had taken the second bottle
was entirely well. Ii saved my life. -
G.. T.. MAHAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-17
Woman's Club.

Program for the Woman'S Club for
January %. 1896:
History OF Painting, pages - Gl.
What were the methods OF the FlOrentine
SCHOOL,
What were the characteristics of Masaccio
and Masolnol
Who was the first real successor of basaccioi
What were his merits aud who were his
models2
What were the characteristics Of Filippinoi
Cf Botticelliy of Ghirlanda ioy
Who were the three celebrated pupils OF
Nerrocchio2
What was the strong characteristic Of PierC
81 CosImo!
Papers ON Leonardo da Vinei anu Perpgino
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-17
Com BINATION
DRICE
PUBLISHERS
puICE
Cure forfieadachc

AS remedy for all forms of head
ache Electrict Bitters has proved to be
the best. 1t effects permanent cure
and the most dreaded habitual sick
headaches yield to its influence. We
urge all who afflicted to procure bot
tie. and give this remedy fair trial.
In cases of habitual constipation Elec
tric Bitters cures by giving the needed
tone to the bowels, and few cases long
resist the use of this medicine. Try it
once. Fifty cents and Sl00 at b. s.
Webbe's drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-17
For SAFE.

House aud two lots situated on the
corner of Pine and Walnut streets.
Good flowing well, ci~tcrn, barn and
water work., For sale cheap for cash
or will give time ON part of it,
S1S-4w JONI W. MoRToN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-17

No beauty without good health.
No good health viii impure blood.
No impure blood il Foley'5 Sarsapar
liza i3 used. Tra size. soc.
G.. f. MAHAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-17
Yes, tits true;
FO!ey's Honey and Tar
Is the best cough medicine
T.. l.. MAIIAN.
LAND SETTLERS RATES ~ THE

LAND SFTrLEKe NAIES 10 IHE SUUTH,
Tuesday Feb. attn. and the first Tu, sday in
each month thereafter until further notice
the Ann Arbor T. X viii sell ono way Land
settlers tickets 10 southern points al extreme.
~ low rates. CHli on Agents for particulars on
write W. II BENN NETT.
c. + 4 Toledo o.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-17

Another Good Man Gone Wrong
He failed TO use the Clinic Kidney
Cure for his kidney complaint. 81.
&. T. MAIIAN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-08
ParsimOny That Costs.

The House Of Representatives made a
serious mistake yesterday when 1t refused
to grant tie increase in the Capitol police
force requested by the authorities in charge
of TIE great building on the hill. 1t is
shame that this enormous structure, with
the extensive park surrounding it, should
be left with such an inadequate protection
as TIE Law today affords. The serious as
pect of the situation is realized by the in
habitar is of Capitol Hill with particular
force. 1t concerns the members of Con-
gress themselves that the Capitol building
with its numerous exits ard it's many OBJ
5ects of value should be left with but five
men on duty at or-Ce during the day and
tight but 1t Is something that deeply af-
1eots the residents Of the eastern section
OF the city that the Capitol grounds which
are inadequately lighted after nightfall are
transformed by the lack of policemen into
a convenient hiding place and ambuscade
Tor highway robbers. foot pads, thugs and
ruh1ans- Tho geography of the Hill makes
ths Cepitol park a natural thoroughfare
ard 1t Is nightly used by thousands of citi-
zens who have always been subjected to
more or less discomfort and danger by the
inadequacy OF the police force. 1t has only
been through the public spirit of the chief
OF police that the Capitol grounds have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-08

BEEN sisen even slight protection during
the past year or two, for although this ter
ritory is placed by law beyond his jurisdic-
ton he has cbeerfully co-operated with the
Capitol authorities by ioaning them suffi-
cient men to partially patrol the grounds
each night. He did this notwithstanding
the fact that his force is in itself mad
equate for the task imposed upon 1t, but
the circumstances now are such that he
can no longer continue this practice, for
the city has grown slice the detail was
made, and 1t is uncomfortably filed with
disreputable characters from the race
tracks and the surrounding country drawn
hither by the hope Of securing aims or
plumber. The least that could be done by
the House, 1t seems. would be to provide
Tor this emergency by appropriating
enough money to pay the twelve men re-
quired to fill the places of the Metropolitan
policemen. The situation really demands
even more liberal treatment and the ex-
penditure Of enough money to give the
Capitol building and grounds the very best
protection Of any public property in this
country. As the case now stands It has
the very poorest facilities to guard it both
within and without the building II the
House will not follow the lead Of the SEN
ate In this matter and give more men to
the officials for the purpose Of protection
the best thing Congress can do is to build a
strong iron fence around the entire reserya-
ton With gates to be closed at shutdown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-08
There Are No Limitation

1t must not be supposed from the fact
that The Evening Star Santa Claus Club is
In charge Of the great pound party to be
held next Friday for the benefit of the
poor that the invitation to give is confined
to the children who mainly comprise the
membership of that organization. The peo-
pie of the District, without reference TO age
or condition or neighborhood, are included
In the plan. They are to be afforded just
as good chance to give this year as last,
when their generosity filled a room at The
Star office to overlooking. In order to ac-
commodate those who have not easy access
to the public school buildings, which are
constituted receiving depots, there will be
branch at this office. as before, and those
who desire to donate material for the aid
of the suffering poor can easily do so, with
the certain knowledge that the goods so
sent or brought in person will be carefully
housed and speedily distributed to the
worthy ones through the best and most re-
sponsible agencies. Nor are the school de-
pots intended exclusively for the reception
Of pounds from the pupils. There Is abso-
lutely no limitation placed upon the benevo-
lent, and the pound party is intended for
ali who can give
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-08
The Bonds.

Come! Get your market baskets out,
And haste with spirits high!
A tempting trade Is now displayed
To catch the public eye.
So let the jovial jingle
OF your purses rise and mingle;
Young and aged, wed or SINGLE
Here be bonds for you to buyi
Heed no pessimistic jargon!
Every ones a blooming bargain,
And you'll never be without one If
the goods you will but try!
Merits have these glittering prizes
Passing what could here be writ;
And they come in handy sizes
That are warranted to fit.
Then do not halt and shamble,
Nor indulge in preamble;
Better get into the scramble,
For the wares have made hit.
There are others who be waiting,
With their wagons here for freighting,
And they'll take 'em by the carload
if we don't "git up and gilt"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-08
sMr. Walker nf .

The able editor of that highly esteemed
but intermittent contemporary, the Con-
sressioDal Record, must not be permitted
to fall under suspicion in the matter of the
news presented with more or less regu-
larity in his interesting journal In the re-
port of the debate in the House yesterday
printed in this mornings issue of the Rec
ord there is strange exhibition either of
slothfulness or of unjust discrimination.
The subject matter of the discussion was
the proposed adjustment of number of
offices created fer friends of members, and
in the course of the talk, which was at all
times interesting to the members and
friends aforesaid and frequently important
to the general public, some exceedingly
pertinent and witty remarks were made by
one who Is described in the Record as Mr.
Walker of - Were the House I'M
fortunate enough to enjoy only one Walker
this hiatus might be pardoned. but it so
happens that there is not only Mr..
Walker from Massachusetts, but a Mr..
Walker from Virginia now serving the
country in Congress. They are both men
of exceptional ability. and the remarks
that are given with this degree of anony-
mousness might easily have come from
either of them. Can these distinguished
statesmen bear such a striking resemblance
to each other that the Record cannot
distinguish between them in the heat
of an acriminious debate? If this be
the case it is an instance of great for
bearance and generosity on the part of the
Record to refrain from possible error in
giving the credit for these remarks to the
wrong mar. Yet the narrowing thought in
siLuates itself that the Record may have
known who said the things, and prefers to
conceal his identity. For the sake of his
tory let the Clerk of the House give each
of the Messrs. Walker distinctive num-
Der, or an individual necktie so that there
may be no more of this merging of identi-
ties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-08
Brass and Iron
Bedsteads, Mattresses. &c.

A complete line at moderate prices.
White Enameled Iron Bads, all sizes. Each
White Enameled Cribs Each $500 TO TO si5 90
brass Beds, all sizes. Each. sis 90 to s57 on
braSs Cribs Each ..........- .S25 90 and $50 90
Husk and Cotton Mattresses. Each. $500 So so
reversible Rattan Mattresses. Each So so & 81 90
COTTON hiaf esses sectional. Each. ..... So 90
g, sneWnake iried Cotton Mattresses guaranteed
nve years, sectional Each. SIO 90
Gnrled Hair Mattresses. Each. :. 81 so to $40 90
Woyen WIRE Wi, Springs Each sI5o to s. IS
Mattresses and Springs made to order. VOW
tfth hoor- 10th st bldg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-08
A Special Value
I'm Ribbon.

A lot of S and finch Taffeta Rib
bon, in white, cream, blue, pink,
maize, Venus, sedum, lilac and nile.
Regular prices, 90 and 75c. per yard.
Special prices. .37tc: and SOC.
list floor. Under skrlichtl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-08
WOmen's Shoes
AT 5000 Per Pair.
Full value in every pair.

Women's Calf Button Shoes. Per pair 81 90
Momens Seal Button Shoes. Per pair "a 90
Womens Kangaroo Calf Lace Shoes custom made
Have been selling at $500 per pair What we
have, not quite all sizes. on sale at 81 90
Nici Kid Button Shoes. Streeter toe Made for
comfort. Per pair. 81 On
Our Bon-toa" Button Shoe for women dull ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-08
Special January Sale of
Housefurnisl1img Goods,
Canned Goods, SOAPS. &c.

15-inch Japanned Coal Holds. Each. ........ he
Large Japlnned Sugar Boxes. Each. ......o5c
yapanned Tea Canisters, LIB. size. Each. sc.
Japanned CuspidOrs Each. .4c.
24-inch Fancy Japanned Trays. Each. 800. lie
Fancy Gided Tea, Coffee and Sugar Canisters.
Tin Soap Dishes. Each ....................5c
BARN Nickel Towel Racks. Each. SC
Wire Sponge Racks: Each .................5c.
Planisied Tin Dredgers. Each. .1Oc.
Planished Tin Pepper Boxes. Each. ..........5c.
Fancy Brass Candlestcks. tall. Each. 1Oc
Covered Tin Tin Buckets. / and Got Each. Sc.
Covered Tin Buckets. 4-qt. Zach. ........... 1Oc.
O-inch Choppng Bowls. Each. 20c.
Painted Wash Tubs medium size. Each. .25c.
Cedar Tubs electric hoop. Each. soc.
Japanned Dust Pans, hall covered. Each. :. Toe.
Tin Cups, pint size. Each. $1,000: Be.
REFINED Dish Pans, SGT. size. Each. ..... .1Oc.
REFINED Dish Pans. LOOT. size. Each. .15c.
REFINED Dish Pans. 14-It. size Each. 49,. BIC.
COpper-bot Wash Boilers, NJ. Z. Each. .59c
Copper bottom Wash Boilers: No. 8. Each. .6sc.
Japanned Fire Shovels Each. sc.
yapanned Fire Shoyels, long handle. Each :. .10c
Wire Bread Toaste.s. Each. ............... 10c.
Fancy Enameled Salt Boxes, glass bowl. Ea .35c.
and l0-inch Deep and Shallow Pie Plates,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-08
Wrappers or House Gowns
And Separate Skirts.

Both garments of convenience
and economy and useful seven days
of the week. The following are I'M
commonly good values:
WOmen's Striped Eidertown Wrappers made Of
handsome soft, heecy cloth: full sleeves: wide
collar: open down front: finished with hcavy twisted
sHuit. Icfch 70
Wom,n's All-woOl Navy Blue Serge Separate
Skirts: very wide thoroughly made; perfect hang.
Ing EACH Sd. 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-08
In the Footsteps of Genius.

did yer ebber hyah bout dat poetry
writer" said Erastus Pinkley's father, dat
Hsped In numbers case de numbers came?'
"Yassir." was the reply. Il reckon done
hyuhd OBJ 'im.''
well. rs sho'ly glad ter see yer follerin'
in is footsteps Only does wish ye'd seleck
some uddah numbers ter do yer lispin' wild
sides sebben an 'lebben.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-08
His Position.

80 you think" said the liberal-minded
statesman, that the American people
should know nothing about what is going
on in a diplomatic way
Eyes, SIR" replied the eminent Official
land even that should not be announced
Until it is learned from me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-08
Not Used to Them Yet.

"Mariar' he said, nervously, as he sat
straight up in bed, there's a man in the
house,
William" she responded, "you are very
silly. Those are my boomers hanging over
the back of chair"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-08

Some of the old-timers in the way of
congressional bills are a good deal more
reliable in their Temperatures in public
life than the Congressman themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-08

1t is matter of curiosity to see how
long Washington drinking water, if it re-
mains in its present condition. will be
kept out of the hands of the real estate
Spectators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-08

Lord Salisbury should realize that man
should not put his foot down so firmly
that it becomes painful to remove it when
the occasion arises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-08

1t looks as If Emperor William had at
last been provided with something to lose
his temper over that is really worth while
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-08
A Reasonable Opinion

Don't you think, Josar,'' said Mrs. Corn
tossel, tibet We orter help Cuby some?"
mo-" was the reply. II dunno ez we ort
Ez fur ez kin see, Cuby amt the one thets
needin' the help jest at present"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-08
A Display of Sentiment.

"Chawles Is what call a twue patwiot"
remarked Willie Wibbles. Hes Amerwican
to the back bone''
How do you know"
He keeps his twousahs tuhned down now
whethah it is waning in London or not"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-08

Kentucky must be moved to a good deal
of sympathy in considering. the frequency
with which Great Britain is compelled to
take water
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-08
SHOOTING STARS.

There were sixty men at work today on
the city post-office building.