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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13
Mira fSilliIIgtDn.

Students OF the musical history OF the
close OF the eighteenth century are fla
miliar with the name of Mrs Billing.
ton. For some 80 years, at time when
the art Of singing was perhaps at It's
zenith, she relgned as one Of the bright
particular stars of the musical world.
Sir Joshua immortalized her as ST. Co.
cih,, and in the fulsome fashion Of the
day it was said that instead of represent
ing her as listening to the angels he
should have painted the angels as silent
before her. Michael Kelly, the pupil Of
Mozart, said of her, Il thought her an
angel in beauty and the st. Cecilia Of
song, and Haydn naively recorded in
his diary, "She is great genius, and
all the women hate her because she is
beautiful. " Her history is very curious,
and the brilliancy of her career as an
artist is in strange contrast TO the scan
dals which surrounded her from her
very childhood.
The Georgian era was not period
remarkable for morality, on or off the
stage, but making every allowance for
the eXaggeration Of newspaper gossip, it
is impossible 10 come 20 the conclusion
that the life of Mrs. Ellington was re-
markable for its virtue, even if the
darker accusations which were freely
brought against her are untrue. 1t says
much for her personal charm that she
remained from first TO last a favorite
with the public, and her fascination as
a singer enabled her to triumph over
difficulties which, even in those days,
would have wrecked the career of a less
popular artist. National Review.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13
why He Voted Aye.

When DR.. Kcnealy, being returned &c
parliament by the electors Of Stoke
took an early opportunity Of moving q
vote of censure on the judges, he found q
teller in Mr. Whalley. On the house
dividing it was found that 433 men OF
all parties voted in the negative, DR.
Kenealy's proposition being supported
by single member. The single member
was Major O German. Asked afterw arc
why he had gone against his own party
for once merged in the majority, the
major, mopping his massive brow, an
swered, Bedad, it's hot night, and
knew there would be more room IN the
aye lobby"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13
What He Needs.

"What / need, said the statesman in
speaking of his work in Washington,
els "a good private secretary TO look aft
o. my correspondence, SO that can give
more time to affairs in the house. p"
"What you need, returned his con
stituent earnestly, lis real good man
TO edit your speeches while you attend
to your correspondence. 1t would be
foolish to have your letters more con-
else and better written than your pub
tic addresses Chicago Post.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13
Cariyle's "Most Fool" Phrase.

Where, how and when did Carlyle de-
clare that his countrymen were mostly
fools?" According to Mr.. Justin Nc
Carthy, in an article in this paper, as
also, rather curiously, according to Mr..
Francis Espinasse in his recently re-.
printed articles from The Bookman, ii
was in an appeal (printed in The Spec
tator) to Lord John Russell, then pre-.
mier, to do something for the indus
trial improvement of Ireland Accord
ing TO fact however, it was in the Lat.
ter Day Pamphlets, III the chapter Oh
parliaments. In the appeal to Lord John
Russell Carlyle merely speaks Of his
countrymen as "twenty-seven millions,
many Of whom are FOOLS" in the Lat
Ter Day Pamphlets, in the chapter on
parliaments. he says
Consider, in fact, body Of 65S mis-
cellaneous persons set to consult about
business, with $4,000, 600, mostly fools.
assiduously listening TO them and check
ing and criticising them.-was there ev.
er since the world began, will there ever
be till the world end, any business ac-
complished in these pr
Westminster Gazette.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13
whcr Solid Iron Floats.

Experiments lately made in Englan
show that ii bal Of solid iron is low
cred into a mass Of liquid iron by means
# metal fork the ball at first sinks to
The bottom with the fork. But III a
Jew seconds il leaves the prongs and
rises 10 the surface where il continues
% float until 1t melts. The rising Is ex.
planned by the expansion Of the ball,
due to heating whereby it becomes,
bulk for bulk, less dense than the molt-
en- metal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13
HIa Hat Smoke.

A certain painter who died not lons
ago was broken down wreck in his
later days. Some feeling of pride and
shame chung TO him TO the last, how
ever, and although he lived upon the
charity Of his friends he never asked
for money outright. In the crown of his
bat he pasted this request, please lend
me quarter" printed in big, staring
letters. When making a call. he would
doff his hat with much show of dignity,
and there would be the mute appeal
staring in the face his intended victim
The scheme never failed. San Fran
cisco ArRonaut.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13
-uIorer" Testament.

A midget" Testament, three-quar-
ters of an inch long and half an inch
wide, weighing only 26 grains, and a
mite" Bible, one and three-quarters of
an inch high by one and one-eighth
wide, containing $50 pages and weigh
ing $50 grains, have lust been published
by a Glasgow firm. They are said to be
the smallest Bible and Testament in the
world.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13

There used to be a bridge IN New Yors
city spanning small creek on which q
young man could claim and exact kis.
from he young woman he was with. Ths
bridge l. gone now, and the exact site IL
unknown. Ii the slow New Workers of to
day had any guinption, they would redis
cover the site and resurrect the bridge
within weck--that is il the girls there
are as well worth kissing as they are here
-PhiladelpLIa Ledger.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13

They are so little you hardly know
YOU are taking them They cause rC
gripping, yet they act quickly and mos,
thoroughly Such are the famous little
oils known as DeWitt's Lutte Early
R'sers. Small ia S II. great ~ rrsults
w II Kennels. st. Louis; b. :. Webb
Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13

Manv lives OF usefulness have her,'
cut short by neglect to rtak IN al or
binary cold Pneumonia. bln' ch'ti-
and even consumption can be averteo
by the prompt use of One Minute Cough
Cure.
WI Kennels, ST. Louis; b ) Webb
Anna
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13
A wheel Compliment.

"How do you like your new wheel
Miss Splurge?"
"Splendidlyl Why, Mr.. Policeman,
do you know. it rides so easily that half
the time il seems as though il wanted
TO ran away with mev'
Perfectly natural IL should. / am
sure. If / had its chances, would do
so too. "-American Wheel
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13
Just as He Supposed.

"Has anybody here corkscrewr'
spoke up a sharp nosed old gentleman
in the sleeping car.
Il have was the response from
nearly every seat
Just as thought, " shouted the old
gentleman. "And now who will he the
first to sign the temperance pledgeP"--
Providence Visitor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13

That we would do We should do
when we would, for tins world changes
and hath Attachments as many as there
are tongues, are hands, are accidents,
and then this should is like a spend
thrift sigh, that hurts by easing. -
Shakespeare.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13
Nemesis.

Nemesis is lame, but she is Of colossal
stature, and sometimes, while her sword
is not yet unsheathed, she stretches out
her huge left arm and grasps her vic
tim. The mighty hand is invisible, but
the victim totters under the dire clutch.
George Eliot.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is an
antisep'ic soothing and healing appli-
cation for burns, scaldI. cuts. bruises.
tic, and cures piles like mage. 1t in
81 antly stops pain
w. II. Renne.s, 81. Louis; b ). Webb,
Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13
That

Extreme tired feeling afilicts nearly every
body at this season. The hustlers cease 10
push, the tireless grow weary, the ener-
getic become enervated. You know just
what we mean. Some men and women
endeavor temporarily to overcome that
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13

A hack ng cough is not only annoy
ing 20, theirs but is dangerous 20 tho
perso WI has.it One Minute Cough
Cure 0ill quickly put An end tn u
W. II Renuels. ST. Louis: b S.Wehh,
\ lima
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13

Speed and safety are the watchwOrds
OF the age. One Minute Cough Cure
acts spec ely. safely and neqer fails.
Asthsma. bronchitis. coughs and co DIS
are cured nv il
w. II Kennels, St. Louis; b ;. Webb,
Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13
tnanrrccl,trd LihernIltY.

"Yon ARE gong TO be- tried before "A very
liberal judge. >uio a lawyer to his client.
Il am cllu of that
you needn't be- If you are found
guilty, he'll give you all the penalty the
law allows. '--uctroit Free Press
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13

Louis the Grcat paid so mucn au,oO-.v,.
to his manners that be took u dancing les
son every day but Sunday for % years
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13
CASTo1EA.
TIE iac- II
a' Eli &zzz1Ix4 [ IL
Discerning.

dearest girl of all, " was the way the
letter began.
Right there, so TO speak, he queered
himself
"Of all, she said softly TO herself.
"Then there are othGrs. '-Indianapolis
Journal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13

part OF what Il does. Il assists in the d
gestion Of food and puts the digestive or
gans in perfect condition II stimulates
the secretion of digestive fluids so promot-
ing assimilation and nutrition. II fills the
blood full OF healthy red corpuscles. II
purihes and euriChcs every drop of blood
in the whole body and so supplies the
tissues with the food they need. II builds
up strong healthy flesh and puts the whole
body into a disease resisting state
Nine tenths Of all human ailments come
from the same cause - impurity in the
blood. Take almost any disease YOU please
and trace the cause Of it-you will find il
in the blood Purify and enrich the blood
and you remove the cause, and so yor cure
the disease inevitably and infallibly. DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures
all diseases depending upon poor, impov.
trish,d, thin, impure blood.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13
Musical Women OF ,Japan.

The chief opponents Of music in ia,
pan are women. Most men would con
slider THAI they were making themselves
ridiculous ~ singing or playing in 40
ciety.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13

The second Seminole Indian war be.
gan in 1856 and lasted until the close
of 1898. The total number Of men er.
listed for this war was 3 GS7
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13

For very minute writing, pens made
from crow quilts have been found to do
excellent work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13

What makes life dreary lie want Of mo
tive. George Eliot.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13
Az druggists sell DIR. Miles Pam r'urs

NEURALGIA cured by Or Miles PAIN
PILLS one cent dose At all druggists
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13
Malicious.

Atom must have had an awful
cold when he became engaged.
B.-Why?
A.-Because when one has a cold one
has no taste. -Fliegende Rlatter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13
Health and strength

Health and strength
carry us through
dangers and make
US safe in the pres
ence Of peril. z Dis
ease germs do no
harm in a healthy
body. A germ is not
a big thing, and il is
only physical weak
ness that makes it
dangerous. A per
fe city strong man
wit h rio h, pure
blood, has nothing
10 fear from germs.
He may breathe in
the bacilli Of con.
sumption with i'm
punity. Nature is
continually working
| 10 throw of any i'm
purities that may
come into the body.
but if there is a weak
OF where the germs
~ find an entrance TO
e tissues, then the
begins. Disease
rms propagate with
htning like rapidity
ice in the blood. they
ickly hll the whole
dy The only way C.
. rid of them is 10 kill
IN. This is what DR..
rec : Golden Medical
-covery is for. II pu-
Is the blood That
ans that il kills the
ms. but that is only
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13
CazySxH N
\ YGs "a

Feeling by great force of will. But this
Is unsafe a. it pulls powerfully upon the
nervous system, which will not long stand
uch strain. Too many people "work on
hcirneryes. and he result is seen in un-
or'urate wrecks marked "nervous pros
rat on, in every direction. That tired
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-11-13

i0g Is a positive proof of thin, weak, inn
purc blood for, If the blood is rich, red,
.tGi.ced and vigorous, it imparts life and
aergy to every nerve, organ and tissue
+ the body. The necessity of taking
Hood s Sarsaparilla for hat tired feeling
is, therefore, apparent TO every one, and
the good it VIII do you is equally beyond
quest ion. Remember that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-13

parties make concessions the silver men. Fall
ing this. he though, the advocates OF the white
metal would withdraw from the old parties and
nominate Independent ticket. He also sad that
OF such a bolt. he thought !. likely that SEN
ator J. Don Cameron OF Pennsylvania. would be
the nominee.
In speaking OF Senator j. Don Cameron recently.
a Western politician attributed shrewd trick 10
the Pennsylvania Senator. IL is said that NJ.
Cameron's name Will be placed In nominal ton at tbs
81 Louis Convention by the free s.lvertes. Then
every vote that the white-metal hold OF
influence Will be given to him until the finish Ii
the silver could then be swung sol!dly 10 any
candidate. the silver men say 1t would be a
factor worthy of attention The Idea is TO hold this
vote Intact until such time the silver leaders
can make a compromise with some other candidate.
and then go 10 him. That is said be the scheme.
II II fails IL said there Will he bolt. The
SILVER flushed WIKI their success N the
Senate. and think that upon a straight away vote
they elect President. and intend 20 make ihe
effort
Mr.. Dubois says that those who have eliminated
the silver question from politics entirely have done
so too quickly. He cites the fact that the SENATE
will be for silver for several years TO come that Is
provided the Democratic silver Senators vote with
the Republican silver This IS not pleasing
prospect for the new Administration no mater
What rs political complexion may be. He does not
make any claim but he Is inclined 10 think 'has
upon free vote the country woud oeSla,e ior s.-
YER and then with free-silver PRESIDENT ana
silver Senate. THE white metal would hha!y ger
the craved hearing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-13

me velvet the former having four long ends OF
vice black satin sash ribbon gathered In at the
waist and reaching TO the hem. one hanging down
on either side Of the from, breadth. and the other
two from either hip.
There seems to be a distinct tendency toward the
Henri ~ styles in the approaching spring fashions
the other side had velvet skirt opening in front
over lowered petticoat, the front OF the bodice
being jewelled from the square neck down 10 the
end OF the long point. with squared pattes or satin
On either side OF the stomacher-s shaped bodice ana
over the sleeves the shoulders Is gathered
deep fall OF lace graduated to point at the pointed
end OF the bodice. and at the back OF the neck IN
elbow with gathers OF the same lace Another
Indication of the approach OF the same period IS
seen In imported velvet Jacket which mas snort
Henri III cloak fastened on either shoulder. with
ruff al the back OF the neck This is lined with
co.ored silk, which throws out the hgure IN renet
and has a particularly pretty effect An exquisite
gown fresh from Paris is OF miroir velvet or
turquoise hue. the beautifully hung skirt forming
very accentuated godets. and being untrlmmed The
full bouse-bodice Is OF the same velvet the centre
pleat and wide epaulettes being powdered win Sill
paillet'es. 4 cascade OF cream-co ored lace
falls either side OF the palette pieats; me
epaulettes are edged with a narrow band OF sable,
is the tiny cuT which Is also pathetic. Inc nlsh
draped bet Is OF the plain velvet ana tu1 OF a.
is either side OF the plain high collar; WIN tns
beautiful and becoming gown Is worn Elrot nat OF
black velvet Under the wide brim at the left side
is "A spray Of pink roses the other trlniinihs uems
OF black feathers, black satin ribbon anu WHITE 'uo
Insertion $500, 49,,
zontaly. This is a becoming style for slender
women The vest IL made by arranging the ma
terla In soft folds and the small rucnng tha' on T
lines Il Is made from ends OF the SIDE pieces ne
sleeves also have line OF TINS ruSnI,s I'm n
front and two at the back give picturesque "''''
to a very lovely bodice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-13
AN UNWISE PROCEEDING.

NEw-oRLEANs OFFICIALS RULE OFF WRITER
WHO HAD CRITICISED THEIR STARTER
Horsemen generally condemn the acton OF the
ofs,als at New-Oreans IN ruling of the turf
writer whom they hold responsible for the num-
erous reports that have been sent abroad In regard 10
the work OF the starter Chris Fitzgerald. Admitting
thu, the reports unfounded. the club has made
ssr,ous mistake. The courts. both civil and Grim
,nal were the means OF redress for them.
Attempts 10 muzzle the press In this way nave
.o,,sa dis.strous Monmouth Park. w..h all Its
,rs,daur has been made waste BY similar pro-
caejincs: in fact history will show that In every IN
s.snca v'hen arbitrary measures OF this KIND nave
80 resorfed 10 the result has proven that calmer
methods are advisable o, -. 49,. q, -,,o,
TIE meeting at New-Orleans has rot: )u.si dg
row csneraI reports. been OF A very nigh order
as Go the racing at this place was in the hands
az some OF the turfs best patrons It's promoters
y. 49, ,nsn whose stables and support were eagerly
snnehi for BY the best associations IN the coun-
Things now are different. the general
belief being that the track Is run soiey IN tne IN
1900 81 The poorooms throughout the country
Th ,,,no or Of Mr. McAllister will bring pro-
test from every true lover Of the sport ana 1uagns
rom nrevious experience. the result Is bound 70
King Sisaster 10 those responsible FOR IN" r""s "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-13
LATE WINTER FASHIONS.
THE HEIGHT OF THE Seasonal GLIMPSE
OF SPRING STYLES.

As Lent approaches the handsomest gowns when
have been kept until the last OF the season make
their appearance, and some OF mlady's toiettes
Jus: now at the opera and other functions, are
exceedingly smart. A Paquin CONNECTION when ap-
peared the other evening for the first time, ana
which was exceedingly effective had the skirt. when
was OF the usual full faring cut. OF bright blue
velvet bound with a blue satin ribbon. The snort
basque was trimmed with jewelled passementerle
about two and one-hat inches deep the hips. ana
extending down the front OF the skirt 70 the hem IN
bands which dlverged they approached the Dot
TOM The low-necked and short-seeved bodice was
OF blue satin OF the same shade the skirt, with
a Marie Antonette hchu OF blue moussellne de SOLE
which was draped In 10 the waist 10 show
front of old gupure the same lace being gathered
on the sleeves and falling In point over the short
pun In front.
Felix shows disposition to revive the tiny
aouncss which thirty years ago used TO be a popular
way Of trimming bal. dresses. and which IN gauzy
materials are certainly very billowy and pretty
one OF his most ball gowns is OF pink chiffon
the entire skirt consisting OF about eighteen tiny
kaite-pleated -uf'es The low bodice s. darlngy Of
fective being made OF full gathered pink satin. fin
,shed with a corselc belt OF black j- and boriered
across the reck with small black ostrich tips. the
same trimming finishing the FULL puffed sleeves.
band OF black velvet rosettes extends over the lett
shoulder At the top Of the sleeve TO the iron; Of the
waist and al the back traverses the bare neck rom
the LETT shoulder TO the top OF the iow-cut bodice
where i; joins the sleeve on the right Many women
O, fashion when dining a. home before dance or
any evening entertainment permit Themselves TIE
luxury O. a tea gown unt Il is time 70 dress. sara
Never whose TIA gowns Always lovely. has
sent over a robe Lately thai seems particularly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-13
Racing Union Of Long Island Sound. f. Burton
Hart. jr., and T. Fleming Day.

The Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club has IS
sued an interesting circular outlining the interna-
tional contests between small yachts for the coming
season. The circular contains the information that
several challenges for the cup for matches In 1896
have already been received from clubs in Canada
and Great Britain. The challenge from the Royal
ST. Lawrence Yacht Club. Of Montreal on behalf OF
G. II. Duggan has been accepted and the races
will probably take place from July Is 10 July II.
The conditions governing the races are set forth
length and full particulars are given as TO the
All entries for the trial races must
be made by the clubs to which the owners OF the re-
spective yachts entered belong. Clubs intending 10
make entries requested to inform the secretary
OF the Race Committee and will receive printed or
written blanks upon or in accordance with when
entries must be made. and At the request ana upon
the responsibility OF any club entering yacnt 10
compete in the trial races all the privileges OF the
clubhouse at Oyster Bay will be extended 10 the
owners and amateur crew OF the yacht 80 entered
during the period occupied by the races upon the
same terms to members Of the club
The document Is signed by the Race committee
consisting OF the following members; Olyer Il
Cromwell chairman: Charles W: NetmoTe. water
c. Kerr. D Leroy Dresser and Charles A SHERMAN
secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-13
Creat Onks From Little Acorns "ro""'

t. lin. from the trt. old used 10 recite IN our
...oot,o, d,v. II has a forc!b- application TO those
small ailments which apt TO disregard until 'hey
reach formidable proportions NJ OF indigestion
sueh attack Of constipation. II is assumed VIII soon
,s q, neglected until the allmen becomes chronic and
them - not entirely eradicated. Is constant annoyance
on, nenace OF worse consequence for diseases reco-
,.c, beget one another much wiser to resort to
eour.. OF Hosteter Stomach Bltters at the outset OF
the naiady than to temporile win !" al inc 'O'' VI
10, v,o,e,, remedies In Its maturity. be time
.,h d,.ea. or IL may door you Malarious rheu-
ro,,c and kidney complaints dyspepsia constipation.
and nervousness all disorders Of rapid
.rov,h ane should be 'nipped In the quo py timely
resort 70 the Btters-