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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28
Yne crccnaYy.

The mercenary fighting man Is per
ann who seldom receives his due reward
during his lifetime or his just ,neCl IF
fame after his death. The character IS
one so alien TO the age in which we live,
it belongs SO entirely 10 the days when
fighting was the Only occupation for
gentleman, that it has forfeited alike our
study and our sympathy. Volunteers we
understand, but mercenaries we do not.
The world apparently has grown TO
think that fighting a. professionalism
bare trade of arms unconsecrated by
any sentiment of cause or country-is
not noble thing and should not, how
ever ably and gallant ly followed. be I'D
judged the highest praise.
Possibly the world il right. but We
suspect that change of system in the
training Of fighting men has had far
more influence than nero abstract hu-
mainly in creating this opinion. In
these days Of short service and swift
wars the old type Of professional fight
ing man has become extinct In every
country the recruit is forced through a
soldiers education at high pressure and
returned 10 CIVIL Ille Us speeuIly Us pos
sible that he may earn money TO pay for
the eoncation of others. No man, unless
he be an officer, devotes his whole life
time to the military calling, and conse-
quently the few mercenaries-the name
is too ignoble for them-who are known
to us in these later times are without
exception officers-Gordon. for instance,
Valentine Baker and Hobart. 1t was not
so of old, when the rule was once a SOL
der always soldier, and the only
school was war. Then few men dreamed
of rising 10 command except through
the ranks. and many gentlemen preferred
to stay all their lives in the ranks or at
highest to carry the ensigns of their
companies. Veteran soldiers were worth
their weight in gold, and though by no
means innocent of rapacity followed
their calling from sheer devotion to it
and thought themselves unlucky if they
died in their beds. Macmillan Maya
( zina
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28
The Fighting Swiss.

The year 1912 saw the Swiss mercena-
ries at the zenith of their power, when
waving Austria and France alike away
from Milan, they installed therein the
ruler of their own choice. In the same
year they met the Landsknechts at the
passage Of the Oglio and Ticino, and.
fording the rivers stark naked, beat
them back without waiting even to
dress themselves. A few months later
they showed even more magnificent in
science when besieged by the French In
Novara; throwing the gates open. they
begged the enemy not to be at the pains
of making breach, but to walk straight
in, Donnez-vous done la peine d en-
trer" The French made no reply, ex-
cept to hammer away with their artil.
lery, whereupon the Swiss mockingly
hung the breaches with sheets as suffi-
cient protection against so feeble foe.
Shortly after arrived re-enforcements
from Switzerland, which, without paus-
ing TO rest more than an hour after q
long and hurried march. dashed out IN
disorder against the encompassing troops
and dispersed them with terrible loss.
IF we could only reckon upon obedi'
ence in our men, said the Swiss lead
ers, 1--WE should march through the
whole of France. "-Macmillan 8 Maya
zine
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28
vegetarians Use Fleshly Names.

Vegetarian restaurants are by degrees
giving up the use of such titles for their
dishes as convey the idea Of a meat diet,
but they still find the word "steak"
indispensable. Otherwise their bill Of
fare is much improved and of more
inviting character than it used to be.
Indian broth" reads we'll on cold
December day. and 'braised onion with
tomatoes" appeals to many. But what
is vegetable turkey?"
1t seems 10 be rather confession Of
weakness TO be dependent on the animal
world for names wherewith to invest
the various preparations of vegetables,
cereals and fruits. To America they owe
many forms of succulent and tempting
food, such as fried corn, maize with
plums and pineapple pudding made from
the timed fruit. The use Of cheese. for
hidden by some of the strictest follow
ers of vegetarianism, enables the cater
ers to offer such savory dishes as welsh
rabbit, cheese fritters and custards, and
the odors that are emitted are of the
most savory and appetizing description.
London News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28
Speeches From Notes,

Il 3 usually supposed ~ - the lay
reades that the greatest speeches made
in congress are the result of long prepa-
ration and are delivered from volumf-
nous notes This is not always correct
The preparation may be all right, bus
In many cases notes do not exist at all
This may be illustrated from little
conversation l had with ex-C congressman
John NJ Farquhar He was booked to
speak at a reunion of veterans. Half On
hour before he was announced to take
the platform / approached and taid:
"Mr. Farquhar, shall be glad to get
an advance copy of your speech. "
my dear sir, ;" he replied. II never
wrote speech in my life and never
shall. never spoke from notes but once
In my life. That was when l was in
congress, ard my speech occupied over
four hours. My notes consisted Of five
words scrubbed on piece of paper.
have kept that piece of paper, and when
l have joined the majority it may bs
considered an interesting souvenir to
somebody"
thought SO too. Buffalo News
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28
Sure Of 1t This Time


"John John -
Mr.. Billus ceased snoring.
whats the matter, Maria?"
"There's man in the house. Listen ~
What"
II heard heavy foot on the stairway.
Listen ~ .--s
Mr.. Billus listened a moment.
81 don't hear anything"
II do. There-I heard it again -
There was no response but snore.
"John -
Another snore.
John Billus, are you afraid to get
up"
No response.
Mrs. Billus lay down again.
IF you can stand it to have the house
robbed, she exclaimed wrathfully, II
can.
At the end of half an hour she spoke
again
John ~ So
No answer
John Billus"
What the matter now"
81 was mistaken. There wasn't any
man in the house. And there isn't any
man in the house now, either. Hear
that, do you?"-Chicago Tribune.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28
.lcriM or CIRCUMSTANCES.
Sure sndings Over Which Conductor No
Passenger Had Control.


Thirty ninth street - called the con.
ductor Of Tie Alley IL" car.
Thirty ninth street - exclaimed the
woman who was sitting next to the door,
jumping up.
Yes, ma am, replied the conductor
politely This is where you want to
get off "
"Oh, that's nice way TO try TO get
ont Of forgetting me, she returned ex-
citedly. lyon know very we'll that
told you l was only going to Thirty
eighth street. What do You mean by
carrying me by it,"
why, madam, the
"Oh, it's no use trying to excuse your
self; know all about it. You thought
you could impose Oh me because I'm
from the country, but I'd have you IN
derstand that you can { do it. "
But, madam" protested the con-
ductor, 1--WE do not stop at Thirty eighth
street.
Don't lie to me, " she replied an
grily II guess / know how these city
roads are run. if l amt city born and
bred You carried me by on purpose
you know you did. ! can see you grin.
ming at me now, but you won't think
it's such a good joke when l complain
to the company.
I'm sorry, madam. said the con
ductor deferentially. "Do You wish tc
get off here?"
"Of course do, but I'll take my time
about it, and you can t hurry me, either. y
"If you will get of now, madam
and not keep us waiting here any lon
ger. I'll try to remember your face next
time and stop the train at Thirty eighth
street for you.
"Oh, you admit that you can stoI
there, do your" she said triumphantly
as she stepped on TO the platform. 81
thought you would as soon as you fount
that you had determined woman who
can't be imposed upon to deal with.
Eyes, ma am. admit it" he replied
as he closed the gate and rang the bel
to 90 ahead. "We don't usually stoI
there, but we can. But" he added, a
the train pulled out, "if you intend L
leave the car there, l would advise yo'
TO wear your boomers. It's no easy jol
TO climb down those posts.
She tried to reach him with her um
brella. but it was too late. -Chicag'
| Post.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28

When tho Eattlesnake was in Sydney
harbor. the officers were invited tn .
ba.-. and young Huxley among the
number. There for the first time hs
met his future wife. whose parents re-
sided at Sydney. A few days after they
were engaged, and the ship sailed for
the Tower straits 10 complete the survey
of the north coast Of Australia. all com.
munication being cut off for months at
a time, and then she returned direct to
England. After that brief acquaintance
(not, l believe, longer than fortnight)
il was seven years before the lovers saw
one another. At the end Of this time,
IN Huxley's appointment to the School
of Mines, he was in a position 10 claim
his bride and welcome her to their first
home IN st. Johns Wood. He often
used to say that to engage the affections
Of young girl under these circum-
stances, knowing that he would have to
leave her FOR an indefinite time, and
with only the remotest prospect OF ever
marrying. was an act most strongly TO
be reprobated. and he often held it out
as warning to his children never to do
anything of the kind, and yet they all
married Young and all happily.
Huxley's love at first sight and con-
stancy during those seven long years OF
separation were richly rewarded, for it
is impossible 70 imagine pair more
thoroughly suited. - North American
Review
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28
AFRAID NOT 10.
As Merely Wanted Ills Wife to Hold tn
Light For Itiiu.

At \ o'clock Tuesday morning. when
all tho people living IL College avenue
were fast asleep. there WAS commotioa
In one of tba beautiful resi- iences along
that thorouehfare. IL was Tho home OF
q merchant. AID the cor motion broke
loose in the slee lag apartment Of him
self and wife. She started II.
She awakened suddenly and thougat
she heard sonIe one trying TO break in
down stairs. She shook her husband, anC
after some time had elapsed succeeded
In making MIN realize the situation
They both listened There wac soma
noise, sure enough, and cold shivaR
crept down his spinal column and even
to his toes
He determined not to get scared.
though mis- teeth were cilattering. SO no
announced that he would go down and
investigate.
Aren't you afraid, DEAR" nervously
asked his wife.
He took out his revolver. struck -
match. lighted lamp and then looked
ct her in disgust.
Afraid! Well, hardly. never saw
the man YET was hiraiu VI. NoW, oon -
make any noise but come on.
! The little woman started in astonish-
ment. DO you want me to go toor"
do l want you TO gol Why, a
course / do You must go ahead and
carry the light so can see to shoot. Do
you think could hit burglar in the
dark? Hurry up, or he'll be gone. Fl"
And that man made the little woman
60 ahead with the light while he held
the revolver over her shoulder at full
cock. They traversed the house from
garnet to cellar, finally found stray
dog scratching at the back door and
came back to bed. He sat up for AZ
hour telling her what he would have
done had there been burglar theirs. -
Indianapolis Sentinel.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28
Glory Sufficient.

The BARRIERS trade is everywhere rec
ognized as honorable, bat The CONNER.
cial Bulletin tells story of one man
who had peculiar reasons for magnify
ing his Office.
There was once hairdresser in Bos-
ton who numbered among his patrons
many gentlemen of the medical profess
sion. One day, when operating upon one
Of them, ne broke forth in great glee
wat you dink, DOCTOR? haf been to
dot hospital, und While 1 Wait to 60 up
uud cut mans hair see marble busts
of de DOCTORS. Dere was DOCTOR Storer
und dere vas DOCTOR Peegelow init de
Wig dress for him desc dwenty years,
in marble. Dink of dot Won of my
Wigs in marble -
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28
A HARD IASkMISTRESS.
Tho Late Rosina vokes Took Her A.
Rather Too Seriously.

Tho Late Rosina vokes Took Her A.
Rather Too Seriously.
The late Mrs. Clay, better known -
Rosina Vokes was a hard taskmistress-
She took her art both seriously and
rigidly and demanded the same from
others. A young American girl during
q one time connection with the Vokea
company suffereA sltremely from felon
on her finger. ry movement OF the
arm gave her paAh. and she was -
length obliged to evade her required
participation in "A Game Of Cards.'
where the players clap hands, the ona
against the other You shirked youl
part last night, Miss Blank, Mrs. Clay
took occasion to observe the following
morning.
~ did," acknowledged Miss Blank.
''for my finger is in such condition,
rs you see, that presen, Csc of 1t ia i'm.
possible. +" ,
You will not shirk your part to.
hight, however, remarked Mrs, Clay.
with al ominous CLEAN in her eye Tha.
young American knew only too we'll
that further remonstrance would prob
ably result in her dismissal, so nothing
more was said That night, according.
to orders. she, with infinite pain, clap
ped hands briskly. At the first touch.
the blood gushed from her SUFFERING
finger; but, although her partner WA
Mrs Clay, neither reference nor apology
was made by that exactinS star either
then or afterward Still 1t was splen-
did training" said the young actress "
later years But to impartial, unprofes-
sional outsiders such training" smackf
of tyranny New York ADVERTISER, -.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28
Our Future Population.

The territorial area of Japan is about
one-twenty- fourth that of the United
States, not counting Canada, which is
likely some time to come in, and it sup
ports 40, 900, 600 people. AT this rate 10
Is computed that the North American
continent would sustain population Of
1000, 900, 900 How soon that limit 10
to be reached may be RENTED to the
prophets and the statisticians, but IL
will come some time without doubt. re-
quiring All increasingly wise type Of
statesman and politician on the way IL
we are to hold together and carry ous
the destinies which seem appointed to
us-New York Tribune
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28
FASTNeT LIGHT.
A Welcome CLEAN to the East Bound A.
lantic voyASer.


lantio voyAger.
The first glimpse Of Great Britain
that the American tourist gets on his
European tour is that Of the Fastnet
lighthouse.
1t stands on a rugged and solitary
rock, situated nine miles south Of Crook
haven, at the extreme southwest corner
Of Ireland, and is. perhaps, more storm
beaten than any other around our coast
The rock is 80 feet in height and the
lighthouse towers another 10 feet above,
yet, in winter gales, the Atlantic bill
lows literally lombard the massive
structure and have even smashed in Q
portion Of the lantern at the summit OF
the erection, the seas frequently sweep.
ing over the rock with tremendous force
Some two or three years ago the stormy
weather then prevailing prevented ais
communication with the rock for many
weeks, so that the store Of food was con
sumed, with the exception Of some -four.
At last schooner managed to approach
sufficiently near to enable a small guam.
tity of food to be dragged through the
sea by the hungry men, and, fortunate
", the next day the sea moderated, and
the stores were once more fully replen-
tshed.
Except in very calm weather the Fast
net is surrounded by fringe of foam.
and the only means of landing is by the
aid of "jib" So feet in length, so
placed on the rock that, in moderate
weather, its end reaches outside the
surf. When visitor wishes to land IAN
unusual occurrence), he is rowed in a
small boat as near as the waves permit.
and the lightkeepers throw out a small
buoy, attached 10 rope, which is Sc
cured by the man Ia the boat. The jib
is then swung out, and the visitor, plao-
ing one foot in the loop and catching
tight hold of the rope, is hoisted about
10 feet vertically, and then the jib, be-
log pivoted at its foot, swings him hori-
zontally about 100 feet on to safe land
ing London Sketch.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28
The Csr'eins Were Fighters.

From correspondence with Mr.. Lam
uel Healy, town clerk of Dudley, Mass.
and with persons in Connecticut, il IL
found that b male members of the Cor
bin family were soldiers of the Revolu-
tionary war. They all Aailed from Dud-
ley, Mass, and Woodstock. Conn.,, the
latter at that time being a part of the
colony Of Massachusetts. A II are buried
bear the home Of their youthful days
The following are the names of the Cor
bin heroes Amasa Corbin, Asa Corbin.
Asahel Corbin. Clement Corbin, Daniel
Corbin, David Corbin, Elijah Corbin.
Elisha Corbin, Eliphalet Corbin, Eliza.
jah Corbin, John Corbin. Jonathan Cor
bin, Moses Corbin, Peter Corbin, vii.
liam CGbin. Worcester Mass. Spy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28
willy WaIea.

A good reply was given to Nine. Patti
by the Prince of Wales, who had paid a
visit at her magnificent castle Of Craig
yNos. The weather was awful The
hostess in receiving her princely visitor
stated 80 him that she had prayed fer
vently 10 heaven for good weather
"Oh, said the prince, You must GER
tainly nave made little mistake, for il
You had sung your prayer instead Of
saying it It surely would have been
granted
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28
An Error About Cats.

An error about cats, and truly vul-
gar one, is that they lie on young chill
dren's breasts and suck their breath or
suffocate them. Cats like to lie on the
breast of person they love, and are apt
to show their happiness by now and
then lifting their heads for a kiss or
gently touching the face or neck above
them with their paw; this sort of pat
ting or stroking a beloved cheek or
throat is one of the more human habits
which dogs have not. Seeing one of our
cats lying ON her masters chest when
he was asleep on the sofa, / understood
how the notion had taken root then,
too, cats are luxurious and fond Of
warmth, and may sometimes share a
baby's crib or cradle for that reason, as
dogs certainly do.-Temple Bar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28
Dumas' Prediction.

The last time Sarah Bernhardt saw
Alexandra Dumas she congratulated
him on the fact that the thousandth per.
Torrance of La Dame aux Camelias"
was soon to be given with proper cere-
monies.
"Ah, madam" said the dramatist,
II am very willing that the event
should be celebrated, but on one condi-
tion-that / be not present" And he
was not
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28
Information For the Teacher.

The teacher was asking questions
teachers are quite apt TO ask questions.
and they sometimes receive curious an
swers. This question was as follows:
"Now, pupils, how many months
have % days.
"All of them, teacher" replied the
boy OIL the front seat. Utica Observer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28
Expects the Worst.

Railways expect the worst in all things
end all cases, because know the worst
IL possible; therefore it is natural for me
20 expect the worst, and as il is the un-
expected that happens, the worst does
not often happen to me- Fiber and Fab.
rio.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28
A Mascot.

"He is the luckiest mall ever knew. :"
"In what way?"
"well, he was never sick a day in his
life and there is every likelihood that he
will live to a green old age, and yet he
Is so thin and pale that every life insur-
ance agent who comes along skips him
as a dangerous risk. Chicago Post.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28

Many OF the East Indians particularly
among the Hindoos Of south India. believe
that monkeys can speak but will not do
so for fear they will I've put to work
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28

Avoid him who, for mere curiosity, asks
three questions running about thing
that cannot interest him -Lavater
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28

Experience enat.es me 20 depose TO
the comfort and blessing that literature
can prove in seasons Of sickness; how
powerfully intellectual pursuits can
help in keeping the head from Grazing
and the heart from breaking. Thomas
Hood
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28

NEURALGIA cured by DR. Miles PAIN
PILLS. "One cent "A dose" At all druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28

Stop suffering! Try Dr. Miles Pain Pills
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28

That Lame Rack can be cured with
Or. Miles NERVE PLASTER only 25c.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28
TOLEDO. SAGINAW & MUsKEGoN r.

& MUSKEGON R'Y
Lv. Ashley for Detroi
at 1910 p. m.
CT. Sc connections art
made at Owosso Junct'r
with all trains of D., @
II. & NJ. R'y.
BEN. FLETCHER, 7. +. A
Detroit. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28

Nobody need have Neuralgia. Get Or. Miles
Pain pills from druggists "One cent a dose. :
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28

AL pain banished by Or. Miles Pain Pills
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28

Stop suffering! Try DR.. Miles Pain pills.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28

TOLEDO, SAGINAW
Leave Ashley.
$50 a. m. for Muskegon
$3.50 p. m. for Muskegon
JNo. w. LORD,
Traffic Manager,
Detroit
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28

d.. Miles Pain Pills stop Headache.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28

DR. Miles Nerve Plasters for Rheumatism.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28
GENESIS OF A SONG.
HOW AIN THE SWEET BY AND eY"
CAME TO BE WRITTEN.

Its Author Tells an Interesting story Of
Its Compo-ition-within An Hour After
the Idea Came -Four Gentlemen Were
Singing the Song.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-08-28
VOL. XVIII, NO. 28.
RAINS LEAVE AIM A

TRAINS LEAVE ALMA
NORTH, SOUTH.
No. i-il46 p m. No. 2-7;29 am.
No. SIS; 56t, p. m. No 4-4:22, p, m.
No 5--2:5j a. IN No. 8 Il: 10 a. m.
" Fl. BENNETT, V. s. HOLLENBECK,
Gen. Pass Agent, Agent, Alma
Toledo Ohio
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-03-30

bling raids. Lieutenant Needham
brought in ten and Detective Ka-
apa five Cinnamon for dealing
with the slippery cards. Detect
i've KAPPA also arrested a China
man for opium in possession.
The WOman's Board of Mis-
siOns have arranged for a social
entertainment for the japanese
women Of Honolulu. similar to
the one recently given to the Chi
nese women. 1t viii be held in
the Lyceum, on Nauanu street.
There will be singing and instru-
mental music, also, before the tea
party, and an address in Japanese
by Miss TalcOtt. The ladies of the
city who have Japanese women in
their employ are requested to let
them have the time o attend this
sOcial gathering. 1t will be Friday
afternoon, beginning at 2 p. IN.
y punctual attendance is desired.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-03-30
Hebron Drug
COMPANY.
BRUSHES.

You can buy tooth brush at most any
price. There is only one brush that holds
the bristles and is everyway a perfect
brush. That is called the "ALOHA. -
The name is stamped on the handle.
For over two years we have sold them,
during which time we have only had two
"kicllS." In both instances nothing was
the matter with the brush The owner
had placed it in water and permitted it to
soak constantly. ANY brush would resent
this That was no fault of the brush.
You take 10 risk for we have given every
purchaser a new one if the brush is de-
fectiVe in any way. We have reduced
the price to IS cents
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-03-30

Cold Cream

1t is difficult to make Cold
Cream in this climate that will keep
unchanged. We can say, however, that
with our RAMONA COLD CREAM we
have something really good. 1t will not
become rancid. 1t is delicately perfumed,
and will give entire satisfaction to anyone.
We want to say that we have such con-
fidence in goods put up bearing our name
that we are willing to guarantee them to
do just as we claim. If they dent, your
money back. You take no risk. You buy
them under a guarantee.
Ramona Cold Cream is put up in neat
little jars, which retail at IS cents
each.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-03-30
18th DAY OF JUNE,

And will be held under the personal super
vision ~ representatives from the Press of
Honolulu.