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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26
NOROAU's ERRORS.
Lombroso Tells Where tine Author of "De-
generation" Goes Astray.

Even though .iIrJiug from "a naw and
Just pn,ition, Np.d ~ hA, yDnr a,tray.
Convinced OF tho scope of The new psy
,hiatric weapon which he had in his hands
he has 80 far oNc.ohut the mark ~ 10 i'm
pair the effect vi bis purpose. More alien
1T than the alirni-f- he no sOOIrr Kinds "a
peurotic or ald.,h author than hc thinks
hi, work itsa.. ua0 he demolished. Thus,
after having demonstrated by a very sub
tie analysis that in Wagner the philU,uphic
IDEAS concerning Ito are contra 'lictory or
archhic-such rs the idea Of the struggle
between the flesh and the soul or between
thc spirit and the seusr.-he concludes
,hat Wagner was therefore crazy and not
genius Likewise, because of TOlStoi =
mysticism or his destructive ideas on love
and science he deems Tolstoi insane and
his books nonscnse
But probably all geniuses have the &c
centricities and even the dcliriOus ideas
which ne notices in Tolstoi, Wagner and
IbSen. The last chapter of Goethe will
helm holster is more incomprchensisle
and extravagant than the ideas OF TOlstoi,
while Balzac's scientific opinions and his
innumcrable fluids would find mates in
Jhe literature Of insane aSylums. To dem
Onstrate that geniuses are insane Is not
difficult, because, as | and others before
mo have shown, genius i form Of degcn-
erative ncuroSis. Certainly Poictevin, Nal
larme and Chill are degenerates and even
mattoids. TostOi, Wagner and Swinburne
may be mad or degenerate, but in addition
20 the qualities just named, and which be-
long to the ordinary insane, they have
genius This is what Nordau has too fire.
quently forgotten Degeneration, for one
who follows my theories instead of destroy
ing, fortified the diagnosis which proves
them TO be Geniuscs and enlarges It's range,
because only the mediocre have not mad
dish forms, for the very reason that they
lack focund originality, which Is the basis
# genius.
The man Of genius Is man who does
better than his contemporaries and in a
different way He is therefore an abnormal
being, an exception. He is different from
ais environment. He is not completely
sane rs 60 his intellect. He has many phys
illogical and psychological blemishes. He
> afflicted either by the dellrium of perse-
,ution, or by mcgalomania, or by religious
lelrium, more often psychic epilepsy. -
Nordau's Degeneration; Its Value and
It's Errors" by Cesare Lombroso, in Cen
,urY
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26
Persian Peasants.

There is probably no peasantry in tn
world 50 ground down as the Persian.
The agricultural laborer there, as il
China, never tries 60 ameiiorate his con
dition, for the simple reason that if h.
earns more more is taken away from
him by the rulers Of the land. The gen
eral condition IF the laboring classes.
however, does not seem Co be SO bad ~
might be supposed. In country SO vas,
900, 900 square miles) and so thinly
populated 6, 800, 900 in ALL, a small
and sufficient supply of food is easily
raised. especially with such prolific sol
at the command Of the poorest. Al
Shiraz there are two harvests in thu
year. The self, sown in summer and
reaped III autumn, consists Of rice, cot
ton, Indian corn and garden produce,
and the tchatoi is sown in October and
November, and reaped from May till
July. This is exclusively wheat and
barley. Here also grow grapes, oranges
and pOmegranates, for which latter
Shraz is famed. Outing
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26
How Patrick Doyle OF Lewiston, Mich,
Was Cured of Paralysis.

Paralysis could be well named the king OF
disease. u, in>ituous method of attack and
terrible result, !, more than likely 90 battle
the best physicians. Until within very few
years ago plralysi, WI, considered absolutely
incurahle. and a. sure 20 cause death as a
knife thrust in the heart or bullet in the
brain; but science perSevcrcd; uo stone was
left unturnad On the eager search for mean,
of conqueriug this dreaded enemy of man.
kind. At last from Canada the welcome
news was flashed 10 the far end, Of the world
that remedy for paralysis and diseases Of
kin.rrd nature had been discovered. Phvsi
clans doubted, newspaper, investigated thor.
oughly, and 10 wa~ soon proved that paral.
ysis had been cured. This was the beginning
Of the fame OF DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People
Since then reports Of marvellous cures by
this medicine have come from pli part, of th,
world That Lewiston ha, not been sighted
I'm this good work is proven 10y thc following
a. told reporter Of the ,J0Uyaoi.
Patrick Doyle, "a man more than seventy
years of age, called no this office recently and
related a remarkable account of b;, hatfl,
with disease and his final recovery. Everyone
knows the nature of paralysis and how al tf-
cult il is 10 cure 80 that his testimony is ex
tremely interesting. He said
About six or seven years AGO | was af.
ficted with infammatory rheumatism. con.
tracted while AZ work in IN Manistec saw r.til
and had to quit work on that account. Tneu
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26
WHY re SHAVED.
Senator Bacon Did Not Want His Wh,sk
els ICiied.


There was time when Senat r Ba-
con of Georgia Wore 81 ornate and law
ish hirsute adcrm ut and pictures
taken ar the time hs Wa, pres dent Of
the Georgia senate - represent him.
Now he contents himself with Il simple
mustacLe How he happened to shear
his beard WAS told by The senator HIM
self recently.
ut WAS, " he began, "whcn the ri
er skating craze broke cut and invaded
the best families in the south. 1t struck
Macon, and somehow it found a vie, m
III me Everybody was going to the
skating rink and consequently | went.
soon acquired Il remarkable dt gree If
grace In gliding Dire amily over IT,, floor
to the puiSltion Of exhilaratiug waltz
strains, aud ny company WAS IN great
demand b. ladies' who were still some
what dlatrustful Of their own skill. !
shall never forget. | was acting IL the
guardian angel one evening Of lady
whose main support | was III her feeble
efforts o. prevent Il collision with the
floor, and W. were rather tromUl usly
gliding htLcr and th!ther among tie
crown, Wllpn IN luNdl4N on Satll,s APP
preached us from the opposite direc-
ton. ! SAW NJ a glance that the man
had lost his compass and nothing but a
blind reliance III providence was defer
ring his fall. That moment came when
he crushed against ne The collision
disturbed the center # gravity in my
fair companion, while at the same time
ii FASTENED the downfall Of the other
Before / knew what was up the liz,
i'll order To save himself, grasped hold
of one side Of my whisEers, while the
lady fastened her grip III the other half
and beth held on for dear life while
their feet We're describing geomcrical
figures on the slippery floor. Ccns,dcra-
tions Of gallan,Iy prevented me from
turning Oh the wretchcd being who was
clinging 70 my beard Ike the provcrbial
straw on one side, and there | was with
two struggling fellow creatures in the
stress IF despair dangling on each side
of NY whisk, rs That experience deter
mined me 10 sacrifice the whiskers and
to circumscribe my indulgence in that
line to a modest unobtrusive mustache,
which affords no comfort 10 unskilled
skaters. w Washington Post.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26
Was Grateful to the Preacher.

"The man who said. IT'S the unex-
pected that always happens, was "A
preacher, I'll guarantee, said clerical
member Of the Lunch club. AT my
time cf life | ought not TO be stunned by
anything, but after service a good wom-
IN of my flock did manage to take my
breath away. Twas preaching about the
Fathers tender wisdom in caring for Us
al, - he said Il illustrated by saying
that the Father knows which Of us grows
best III sunlight and which Of Us must
have shade. You know you plant roses
in the sunshine, said, and heliotrope
and geraniuns, but if you want your
fuchsias to grow you must keep them IL
a shady nook After the sermon, which
| hoped would be a comforting one, q
woman came up 10 me, her face glowing
with pleasure that was evidently deep
and true. Oh, DR.. -, am so CRATE
iul for that sermon, she said, clasping
my hand and shaking it warmly. NJ!
heart glowed for a moment, while J
wondered what tender place III her hear
and life had touched. Only for mo
ment, though. Yes, she went on fer
vently, \ never knew before what wa.
the matter with my fuchsias. Chi
cagO Interior.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26

In a neat, hOme-like cottage M ll2 Fifth
Street lives Mrs. \. i. Lyon, a remarkably
pleasant and mOtherly lady who tells very
interesting story Of her life and, incidentally,
speaks Of her gratitude for a remedy which
has wrought such wonderful change in her.
Said Mrs Lyon 10 a JgUyHGi reporter
about 80 years ago, before We knew how 10
pronounce the word diphtheria, was stricken
with that awful disease which left me blind
nearly, and parayzed in my lower limbs.
"There seemed but little hope for me- but !
did improve gradually until was able to sit
in a chair and drag myself around the room
by pulling the chair along with me.
81 doctOred for years, bat was not cured.
spent a great deal Of money and tried many
of the most noted physicians. They only
gave me temporary rciirt. ! never WAS well.
Finally, ! began 10 have dyspepsia. My
stomach refused all food. | had thc most
dreadful feelings, | can not describe them.
1t was peculiar burning sensation, rs i !
had been poisoned. ! would tnil down i'm the
streets, and became $50 weak tl1t could not
SIT up only part OF tine tlmr. suffered in
ten>ely. Nothing seemed to 40 mc any good.
| became thoroughly discouraged. To add
TO my misery, Ind trouble with my heart.
cone day "A lady ,r nj called to see me.
She told mo about the Dr. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People. did not want tO
take them and il seemed foolish 10 bother
with them when physicians had failed 10
help me. She sad ~ much about ~, how
ever, that va, 40 last induced 10 Try them.
After taking the first half of tine box ! began
10 feel differently. They nlude uc feel 80
much better. continued taking them and
they have made a different woman Of me. /
feel like new creature. ! feel better than
i have since wis Girl.
Il am over sixty now and am stronger and
can endure more than the ordinary young
woman do M. own work and fool we'll
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26
Hard To Read.

IL is said that Jules Janin, the ceebrat
"a French writer and critic was noted fol-
tho illegibility Of his handwriting 1t was
so bad as to DO perfect nightmare To the
printers, and only two compositors out OF
the whole staff Of lie Journal DIES Debats
Tere able TO read it,
When he contributed 10 any other peri
odical, he was always forced 10 dictate his
work 10 Nine. Janip, who wrote an excel
lent hand
One day he wrote letter TO friend,
who, after much bordering and squint-
ing, managed TO decipher two or three
words, which made him think that his
correspondent must be- Janin. He imme-
diately started for the writer's home at
Passy
All, here you are'" exclaimed Janin
joyfully, rs he welcomed him. YCI have
read my letter."
Not at all, " replied his friend with a
smile. II have received it and ve brought
IL for you 10 read it to me. ="
Well, said Janin doubtfully, TN
try"
Janin was not malicious, but occasion.
ally he would say "a severe thing rs If it
We're wrung from him without his being
able to hold ii back one day a rich but
i'll natured man, who made sad havoc Of
che French language, called upon Janin
and began TRADE upon some trivial mat
ter in execrable French
After listening politely Tor some time
Janin at last replied To his visitor in Latin
What do you mean, NJ. Janin?" de-
manded the man angrily. Il don't under
stand you. can speak Latin
Try sir, try" cried the great critic
You could not speak it worse than you
do French. Youth Companion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26

A little bCwleggcd Jap about feet
iith made the conductor on Il Market
street car feel very uncomfortable yes
terduy. The Jap got on the car at
+ well street, and In payment Of his
Care gave the conductor transfer. He
glanced at it and Observed that il had
been punched an hour before.
Fare, pleascP he growled IA he
held out the transfer.
Il have gave you one transfer, " said
the Jap very calmly and deliberately u
ne stared ahead ike IA wooden Ind!2a.
THAT was punched an hour az.
II cannot hclpif the conduct rpunch
wrong hole, declared The Jap.
Bat it is not coed. want your
fare. "
IF it is not good, why he save il
me-"
"Will you pay your taro?"
80. "
"Th,n you will have to get of -
- Leith,r pay any more nor Ct OF, -
declared the Jap deliberately, and his
face never moved a muscle.
"Then ! Will have 10 throw you 81. -
And the conductor stopped the car.
You are afraid t. put Inc OF, if you
aven could. The law says you must take
transfers, AID your empl yer says you
must take it, too if you cannot make Il
man pay again. You cannot make me-
pay again.
The conductor gave the boil,ori a
jerk, and the little jan continued 20
stare OUT the window cpposite.-San
Francisco Post.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26
Cocoanuts.

The word cocOanut is derived from the
Portuguese COCO, meaning monkey, be-
cause the base resembles monkeys face.
The tree was known TO the people Of Ceylon
as early ~ loo b c., the milk being used
by them for making cement. The cocoanut
: one Of the most useful Of plants-root,
trunk, leaf sac and nut are made To yield
tribute to man The fiber of the husk
furnishes excellent yarn and is preferred
70 horsehair for stuiling beds cushions
chairs aud saddles. 1t is stronger and more
elastic than hemp The Polynesians twist
small cords Of this fiber, which serve ia
the construction of houses and canoes
whore Europeans would employ nails
The green nuts are grated for medicinal
use. Grated cocoanut forms an ingredient
of the East Indian condiment curry. In
the Maldive islands labor is usually paid
for in cocoanuts. New York World
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26
nsl Die usllfled Her.

The Cook county Ills } board Of ~
view decided that the name of Miss Kate
Kane could not be printed IS a caudi
date for probate judge The petition on
which Miss Kane made her application
was signed by 3, l75 voters of the Re
publican. Democratic Peoples and So
eialistic parties, and she has been q
practicing attorney for years The deci
sion was broadly that the sex % the
Iominee disqualified her Judge Scales
said. in reference TO the action Of the
board, that women were not yet emit.
tied to vote for county officers, aud that
q woman was not qualified to hold the
position of probate Judge
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26
Blue Blood.

The American physician who
makes some amazing medical or scion-
title discovery about once week with
undertaking regularity, and has long
since become an established journalistic
institution, shows signs of tendency
to abuse the hospitality 50 lavishly ac-
corded him by the newspapers of two
continents. His story of having found
actual blue blood in his own veins, for
instance, which was cablcd from Phila-
delphia, is only tit 10 be- told To the vi
tramarines If blue blood is ever found
anywhere it will probably be elsewhere
than in the United States -Londor
World
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26
The Butcher.

Customer-That meat that bought
here last, Mr.. Cleaver, was frightfully
tough
Butcher-Do you know, marm. that
one reason why there are so many poor
teeth nowadays is because they do not
have enough exercise?
Customer-But that steak couldn't be
cut with knife
Butchcr-Yes. there Is some mighty
poor cutlery in the market now. Did
you say five pounds, marm:-Boston
Transcript
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26
The sonred bachelor.

Il wonder " said the vealy boarder,
eff there Is any truth in the theory that
the advancement Of woman 10 an equal
intellectual plane with man will destroy
her beauty.
'Of course there is, said the soured
bachelor land there are more pretty
women than ever nowadays. Indian
apolis Journal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26
TIE posrs DAY.

The poets day is diferes; from another.
Though he slth count each man his own
hDart' brother.
So crystal clear thu air that he looks through
II gives each color an iutenser hue.
Each bush doth burn and very flower fame.
The stars arr sishing. silence hrcathes name.
The world wherein he wanders, dreams and
sings
Thrills with the beating Of invisible wings,
And al day hing he hears from hidden birds
The multitudinou- pour of musicked words.
-Richarl Mat.nn Gillar IN Century.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26
How TO smoIN. a Cigar.

DR.. Depew is an artist in cigar smok.
ing Note his directions. First clip
the end of your cigar. Don't bite it off
Then, taking the cut end, blow sharply
through the cigar, thus expelling all the
dust |. is understood there is tobacco
dust enough in the average cigar 20 rot
the lungs of an ordinary man in a few
years. Light evenly, and there you are. |"
New York Jo9ypal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26

Il was troubled with quinsy Tor five years.
Thomas Electric oil cured me. NV wife
and child had diptheria. Thomas Electric
oil cured them. | would not be- without il
IN the house for any consideration" Rev
+. +. Crane, Dunkirk, y. Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26
uthor.

Authors may be divided roughly into
three groups, the good, the bad and
the popular. The first make fame. the
second make books. and the third make
money. New York Evening Sun.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26

In the war Of the revolution Massa-
chnsetts furnished more troops to the
army than any other state.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26

4 'Ek1iTJ OK II EN- EDN
produces The above results in 80 days. II acts
No"ertullr and Iuiyk.v cures when an others fail
Young mcn w.ll gam their lost manhood aud old
!neN Wi. recover their youthful Vgor by using
tENlFO. IL quickly aud surely restores Nervous
H'ss. Lost vitality. mpotency. Nightly Emissions,
q. u Power Failing VI mory. Wasting Diseases and
lN effects OF selt-abus, excess and indiscretion
when unhts one tor study business or marriage 10
not only cures by starting at tho scat OF disease but
Isl great nerve tonic aud blood builder. bring
~ back the pink glow To pale cheeks and re-
-f3rlug the fire of youth 1t wards off insanity
and Consumption. Insist on having RFNINO, no
other II can be carried in vest pocket By mail
si.OO per package. or six tor $500. with "A posi-
tive written guarantee to cure or refuld
the money. Circular free Address
ROYAL MEDICINE CO.. SO River St, CHICAGO. I'LL
Sold in Alma BY b. S Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26

LIMA LODGE, /. o o. F., meets Monday
evenings o. W. ROGERS. N e.
]HAs. HUTCHINs. r. $.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26

UPEHlOh LODGE, D. OH Regular Meet
)ings Friday nights
Mks CHAS HUTCHINGs, n q.
dkS. KATE DAVIDSON K. j.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26

NIGHTS OF PYTaIAS-Fitz James Lodge.
lNo'so. h or P. hold its regular meetingc
yer, otheg Wednesday night,
CLAUDE CHADWICK, X. OF X. IS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26

(OfAL ARCANE M-Arcsds COu neil No iU8s
\ meets every other Wednesday night ALL
=. r. q al n. BRAINARD. Regent,
A. W. BECKNRR. Sec'y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26

Nm MOYER RELIEF CORPS. No. ,ss. meet
every second and fourth Wedne.da in che
nonth Al A. X. hall:
'rs. Orilis Ailiburn, Mrs H A. Bogardus
secretary. President.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26
LODGES

A. h.-Wtl!iam Meyer Post, No. I62. Depart
mem OF Michigan, g. A. K, meet on I'd 5st-
IN SATURDAY or each month AT 200 D. ~
W :. TURCK. Commander.
Nm GARGETT Adtutant
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26

Ina ENCAMPMENr No. 81, |. o. OF
! meet every trst and third Tuesday ia each
month.
CBAs. HUTCHINs EN- CHADWICK
scribe. Chief Patriarch.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26

I o I. N. Regular reviews OF Alma Tent
- No ga are held every alternate wednes.
lay night al 80 In |. o. o + Hail, Visiting
member OF the Or der are welcome.
J. T. LEMESSU RIER, Com.
4 D. LEMEN, K. K.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26

o. TN Alma Hive No. 3d. Meets alter
!. nate Friday afternoons; , O'Clock; l. o. O.
:. hall. Visitors always cordially welcomed
MRS. CHAS. MORDEN &C.
Nas ANNA LEONARD. r. K
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26

I y f. Court Alma No. rs Holds il regu-
L. ar meetings in the g. A. X. Hail, Wright
-'lock. on the second Thursday in each month
n : . N. local time Visitors welcome.
L. Caldwell, Il q ENERIcK. R. j.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-26

Nhy thu c5fh Of March II Nenerated In
England What Happens IL 1t Falls on
Easter >soularly Considered IL Is the
Beginning; Of One of the Years Quarters.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-12-05

This is the season of the year
when the farmers have the time to
come to town as well as the inclinas
ton. 1t is also the time when it is
almost impossible for him to do Sc
owing to the condition Of the roads
which are a succession of boys, quag
mires and pit falls. As long as the
penny wise pound foolish policy of
road construction that is now follow
ed is practiced. Good roads would add
twenty-five per cent to the value of
the farms they traverse, allow larger
loads to be hauled over them with
less labor, save wear on wagons and
horse flesh and put the farmers com
paratively nearer town and each 9TH
er. They are money, time and tenn
per saver and their power for good is
practically unlimited. After being
once thoroughly built, they do not
require the time nor money that a
poor road does to keep it in order
But a superficial inyes LEGATION is
needed to show the taxpayers that
this county loses hundreds if not
thousands of dollars every year on
account of bad roads. Just when
farm produce is in greatest demand
brings the highest prices the roads
cut off the power of meeting the de-
mand and money is absolutely lost
by this means. We hope that the
time may come when the great i'm
portance of good roads is more thor
oughly Apr eciated
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-12-05
THEY CHARGE EMBEzzLEMENT.
Lock No. 8 Employees After Fellow
Workman.
News Standard.

Marcus Cannon, Marshall B. John
son and Franklin johnson went be-
fore Squire W. H. Miller, Monday
and swore out a warrant against
Harry Stroller, charging him with
embezzlement. The three prosecu-
tors live at Stewartstown, W. Va,
near Lock No. s, and have been en-
ployed for some time on the working
force engaged in repairing the lock,
which was damaged by the flood last
summer. Harry Stroller was also
employed there, but his home is said
to be near Wheeling, w. Va. He
gained the confidence of the entire
force Of men, and he was trusted and
honored by all as an upright good
fellow. He and his prosecutors were
on intimate terms and were in each
others company most of the time
while not working. On the 18th of
October the men were paid off by the
superintendent of the lock, and were
given checks in the lieu of money.
The checks were as follows: Mark
Cannon, $22; M. B. johnson, $500;
Franklin johnson, 1885; total $685.
S5. AS there were no banks near
lock No. 8, and as Stroller was COM
ing to this place to get his check
cashed, the three confding men en-
dorsed their checks and gave them
to Stroller to bring with him and
get them cashed. That was the last
the three men ever saw of Stroller.
1t is said he came to this place, but
where he got the checks cashed is
not yet known. He was here three
days of last week, but when the war
rant was sworn out and put in the
constable's hands, the bird had flown.