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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-16
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What have become Of the manuscripts
Of Dickens earlier works! Some light
is thrown on the question in Mr.. Shoot
tng's paper in The Strand. The manu-
script of "Our Mutual Friend" was Civ.
en- as is we'll known, by the author 70
his friend Mr.. Dallas, and subsequently
bought by Mr.. Childs, the publisher,
OF Philadelphia The manuscript OF
"Pickwick' was. Miss Georgina Ho-
garth states, never preserved in its en-.
tirety, though stray fragments have
turned up, and are dispersed about the
world, but it was not given by its au-
thor TO any one II don I think, " adds
Miss Hogarth, che attached much i'm
portance 70 his manuscripts III those
early days. Portions Of the original
manuscript Of "Oliver Twist" figure
among the numerous interesting fac
SMILES which accompany the article
They are taken from fragment of the
manuscript still remaining, which be
gins with the twelfth chapter and ends
with what is now called the forty-third
chapter, wherein is shown how the
Artful Dodger got into trouble " "Oi.
YER Twist" was written in much larger
hand than were most of the later works
The manuscript shows some notable va
riations The manuscript of Nicholas
Nickleby" is one Of those which have
vanished, but facsimile is given Of
part of the revised proof of the preface
which shows a long passage struck out
- Charles Dickens London News
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-16
A HARD TASkMiSTRESS-
rhs Late Rosina vokes Took Her Ar
Rather Too Seriously.


The late Mrs Clay, better known q
Rosina Vokes was hard taskmistress
She took her art both seriously and
sigidly and demanded the Same from
otherx A young American girl during
. one time connection with the Vokes
company ENTHUSIASTICALLY from felor
ON her finger. l. ry movement Of the
arm gave her pan, and she was az
length obliged to evade her required
participation in "A Game Of Cards
where the players clap hands, the one
against the other. You shirksd your
part last night, Miss Blank, Mira Clay
took occasion to observe the following
morning.
II did, " acknowledged Miss Blank,
for my finger is in such condition,
ss you see, that present Csc Of IL Is i'm.
possible. "
You will not shirk your part to
hight, however, " remarked Mrs Clay,
with al ominous CLEAN in her eye The
young American knew only too well
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 exacting star either
then or afterward. Still il was splen
did training, said the young actress IL
later years But to impartial, unprofes.
sional outsiders such training" smack
of tyranny New York Advertiser.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-16
90 .-uu and Do Lnhewfs..

No young man who thinks he has 10
contend with peculiar drawbacks OF
hardships should fail 20 read in the
newspapers the obituary reoitals Of
what was done and surmounted by
Louis Pasteur. the tanners son, in the
~ years he lived in the world and
blessed il by his benefcent labors. The
youth who fails to find interest and in
citement in the details Of Pasteur's lif.
has very sluggish and inappreciativ'
mind. philadelphia Record
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-16
THE STAMP OF STYLE.

Crowns both on hats and bonnets appes.
TO be rising, and on special" shapes this
sugar loaf threatens
Green and white In combination will
rival the mixture Of green end violet In
lovely things for summer.
Lace roscttes are IA great resource Of
fashionable milliners These are rathe,
large in size and closely plated
Black MORE dotted or shot, with a color
Ia used for revers, crush collars and belts
blouse vests, etc, on handsome costumes
Lace strings are to be worn by matroniy
women, who are 10 bo congratulated on
the return OF this fashion, for what n
more softening In its effect than lAoef
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-16

Except Sunday.
Daily.
Eastbound CoRnections-S:67 a m train hal
parlor car 10 Detroit Extra charge, % cents
Pullman parlor car Detroit 10 Toronto connect
ing with sleeper for the east ard New York
connects With c. n q. T. division at Durand for
Chicago and Port Huron and with c. = A NJ di.
vision for Saginaw and Bay CITY.
600 p m train has parlor car 10 Detroit Extra
charge = cents, and Pullman sleeping car De
Tou 20 toronto Suspension Bridge Buffalo,
Philadelphia and New York. Connects al On,
rand with g. 4 G. T. for Pr Huron and Battle
Creek and with c., s. & VI. division for Saginaw
and Bay City.
$50 am train has through day parlor and sleep.
ing cars Windsor 10 Suspension Bridge. Buialo.
New York and Boston -
Westbound 1910 m train has a
parlor car 20 Grand Rapids Extra charge
- cents. -
1865 y. m. train has parlor car 10 Grand Haven.
Connects az Grand Haven with steamer for
Milwaukee 0 i''
r. Il. HuGHEs BKN F. vrcvv,
a. -, - A. go Trav. Pass Agt
chicago III. Detroit. Mich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-16

1t heal everything except broken
henr,. may be said of De wits Witch
Hazel Salve. Piles aud rectal diseases
cuts. Nurnes, bruises, letter. eczema
md all skin troubles M he cured
It quucNly and permanently
w. II. Kennels, st Louis; b. 5. Webb,
Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-16

John Griffin, of GAINESVILLE, O.. says:
Il never lived day for thirty years
without suffering agony, until box
of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured
my piles" For piles and rectal troubles
cuts, bruises, spraiDs, eczema ard all
skin troubles DeWitt's Witch II azel
Salve is unequalled
w. a. Kennels. ST. Louis:B. 7. Webb.
Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-16
A WhrrI ComnIimhnt.

"How do you like your new wheel,
Miss Splurge?"
"Splendidlyl Why, Mr.. Policeman,
DO you know, il rides 30 easily that half
the time it seems as though Il wanted
to run away with mep'
Perfectly natural 10 should. I am
sure. If / had its chances, would do
% too. "--American Wheel
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-16
Jus. 40 AZ. Auppus,A.

HAS anybody here corkscrewr'
spoke up sharp nosed old gentleman
In the sleeping car.
II have" was the response from
nearly every seat
Just as thought. shouted the old
gentleman. And now who will be the
first 70 sign the temperance pledger'A
Providence Visitor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-16

What seems but case of simple
diarrhGa frequently develops into tn
most dangerous of bowel troubles, if
neglected. DIR. FOwler's EFT. of
Wild straw berry is never failing spe-
cific in all cases.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-16

At Sevastopol the opposing commanders
exchanged civil courtesies. Sir Edmond
Lyons sent Admir,.l Machinoff the pres
snt Of fat buck, and the Russian admiral
returned the compliment with a large
cheese
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-16

Burning, itching skin diseases in
stantly relieved Nv DeWltt's Witch
Hazel Salve, uneqpallee for cuts.
bruises, burns. II heals without leav-
ing scar.
w H. Kennels, st. Louis; b. Webb
Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-16
tn. Noi.y New Bo.rder.

Here is some Trocaderu fun:
"What was that awful noise in the
room next TO mine last night?'
"Oh, that was only the new boarder
falling asleep"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-16

"The innocent woman" remar ked
the observer of men and things, ''iS
Just as numerous as she ever was; she
simply isn't quite so fashionable"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-16

Not in the best of odOr
At home? Well a. To that,
I've heard il said his loving wife
Is quick to smell a rat.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-16

Wedderburn, the first Lord AshburtoL,
used to place "A blister on his chest when
be had 10 make great speech, after which
he presumably spoke with warmth
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-16

Even in the most severe cases OF
Sprlil or hrui-e, cut or burn, Thomas
EclectrIc OH gives almost instant re-
lief 1t j. the ideal family liniment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-16
rba, wc wonId do we snould do

That wo would do we should 90
when we would, for this 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, 1897-07-16
ills

rouse the liver cure headache. dizziness, con-
stpation, etc. IS cents. Sold by all druggists.
The only Pills W take with Hoods SarsapaTilla.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-16
BiIiOusness

Is caused by torpid liver which prevents diges-
ton and permits food 10 ferment and purify in
the stomach. Then follow dizziness. headache,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-16
TOLEDO. SAGINAW mUsKEGoN R'Y

q MUSKEGON R'Y
Lv Ashley for Detroig
AZ 1910 p. m.
Gle Sc connections ara
made at OwossO Jdnct'a
with all trains Of D., q.
II. & VI R'y.
BEN. FLETCHER. T. =. A.
] Detroit. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-16
GODS

insomnia, nervousness, and,
II not relieved, bilious fever
or blood poisoning. Hoods
Pills stimulate the stomach.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-16

Leave Ashley
$3.50 a m. for Muskegon
1850 p. m for Muskegon
JNo. w. LORD.
Traffic Manager,
Detroit
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-16
TAKE TO WASHING.
May THE CHINESE LIKE THAT yUSt
NESS IN THIS COUNTRY.

It IL So Much Easier Here Than az Home
In ChIna-wnshing In Ice Covered Ponds
and Beating Out the Dirt with Stones
For Very Small Ply.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-26
SHE VISITS GROVER.
Ex-QUEEN LII MAKES 4 CALL AT
THE WHITE HOUSE.
STRICTLY Personal AND INFORMAL
So II IL Agreed That the Occasion
Shall Be-The Presidents Greeting
Further Plans Unknown.

WASHINGTON, January 25.-Ez-Queen
Liliuokalanl paid personal visit TO Presi-
dent Cleveland to-day. 1t was entirely in
formal and was so designated in the note
by the doposed monarch to the President
requesting the privilege Of calling, and
the answer of the latter granting it.
Joseph Helelule, the agent and secretary
Of Liliuokalani, aud julius y. Palmer, OF
Boston. the American friend who accom-
panied the ex-Queen to Washington went
to the White House this morning with an
autograph note from Mrs. Dominls adj
dressed TO the President She asked mere
ly that he receive her informally In per-
sonal capacity, basing the request on the
ground that it was a custom in her coun-
try for the head Of the government to re-
ceive foreign visitors of distinction. Short
ly after noon the President sent a note
to Mr.. Helelule, appointing 3 O'Clock as
the hour at which he would be pleased TO
have her call.
At the appointed time, Llluokalani'
Miss Kia Ndhaoleena, her companion III
waiting; Mr.. Helelule. and Mr.. Palmer
drove TO the White House in carriage,
and were Immediately shown TO the Blue
room. The greeting between the Presi-
dent and the former queen was extremely
cordial.
The call lasted about fifteen minutes
and after making their adieus 10 the
President, Lluakalani and her attendants
went out into the freezing atmosphere
again and entered their carriages. They
were Immediately driven to the Shoreham,
where the party is stopping
"The Queen was received delightfully."-
said Mr. Palmer; her reception could not
have been pleasanter. and the President
showed himself to be a most agreeable
and kindly gentleman"
Mr. Palmer said that no plans had been
made for Liluokalanis future movements.
lie did not know how long sho would re-
main in Washington.
This IS the second time that Liliuoka-
lani has seen President Cleveland. Ten
years ago she accompanied the then
Queen, Kapiolani, her sister-in-law, ana
the consort =, King Kalakaua, on visit
to the UniteN states. They were received
officially by Mr. Cleveland. then serving
his first term. and We're shown many OLD
cial courtcsiCs while here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-26
REPORT FROM wEYLER.
Cuban Insurgents Flying Before
Him, p,,.s .e uoxorf Nur,bered

Cuban Insurgents Flying Before
Him-Dnys of Revolt Numbered.
WASHINGTON, January THE most
important news that we have yet received
from Cuba" said Mr.. Du Bose the First
Secretary Of the Spanish Legation, to-day
reached us 10y cable from Madrid last
night. 1t IS a telegram from the Minis
ter Of Foreign Affairs, the Duke Of Tetu-
an, embodying the material points Of a
dispatch sent TO him by Captain-General
Weyler at Habana. The Dukes dispatch
reads as follows:
General Woyler, at the head Of four
teen battalions, has traycrsed the pro-
vinces Of Habana and Matanzas. compell-
ing the principal rebel chiefs 10 fly to Las
Villas. abandoning their horses in the
river Hanabana, many of the fugitives
pershing In Maritamas. Weyler consid-
e1s that in Habana and Matanzas there
are no longer any great organized bands
to dispePse. and that both provinces may
be considered almost entirely pacihed. The
sugar properties in the rear Of the troops
have already begun to grind
"This information the Minister, Mr.. Du-
puy De LONE, authorizes me to give to the
Southern Associated Press" said Mr. Du
Bose aside from the fact that ii comes
from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, 1t
has been confirmed from several other
sources, and may be relied upon as being
entirely correct The Legation is very
particular not 20 give out news officially
that cannot be fully substantiated. This
Is the second dispatch that the legation
has made public in two months The
other was the announcement Of Alaceo' s
death. which was at first denied here and
in New York. and afterwards, when 1t
could be no longer denied, his death was
imputed to troachery."
u should explain" Mr. Du Bose went
on, that General Weyler started on his
present trim about eight days ago. The
province Of Pinar del Rio has been under
practical subsection ever since the death
of Maceo: the only revolutionists now
there are few scattered guerilla bands.
The province Of Santa Clara can hardly
be said TO have ever been in revolt, ana
as a result we now have four provinces
in which there is little. if any, disturb
ance when the new reforms for Cuba
are PROMULGATED. as they probably Will be
within the next fortnight they Will be put
into effect I'm oil the six provinces In cuba
as soon as the machinery for taking the
census. which is "a condition precedent 10
the reforms. can be established. You ask
if the Cubans are ready for these new
measures. / have no hesitancy in reply
ing in the affirmative. The only people
who Oppose the reforms and desire "A COM
tinuation of the revolution are the pa
triots in New York. The rebels In Cuba
ere anxious for peace. In my opinion. the
days Of the instruction are numbered
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-26
GREAT SUCCESS or cHEvALIER.
His Unique Entertainment at the
Academy Last Night.

1t is the honorable ambition OF Mr..
Albert Chevalier, in dffusng new ideas
Of old types, TO walk in a pathway of his
own, and to rear a structure not only Of
material prosperity, but Of noble renown.
lie has genius. audacity, and energy. and
his artistic proceedings are viewed with
uncommon interest
The embodiment of the London cOster-
monger has taken its place among the
original creations Of this dramatic period.
II IS u work of the imagination, and in
that respect worthy of the best powers
and tendencies that have been perceived
I'm the exceptional acting Of Cheyalier
The fragrance of the characters presented
last night is not the product Of an OBJ
Vious intention Of operative wit. and no
observer can fail 10 see in Cheyaller an
actor who walks outside of the beaten
track and who interests by the courage
of an original mind.
Mr. Chevalier was very happy in his
selection Of songs last night. and he gave
'"rhe Future Mrs. 'AWks," "WOt Cher,
our Bazaar" Tick Took" and our
Court Ball" which were precisely the
ones that would have been chosen had
their selection been left TO the audience.
Mr.. Charles Betram did a very clever
md entertaining magical turn. Mr.. Cyrus
Dare, musical monoioguist. and Mr.. II Try
ltkinsOn, who gave limitations OF musi-
al Instruments. were all well received
The other members In Mr. Che.all-rs
support did not soar above mediocrity.
The Tornado" a spectacular and SEN
satiOnal melOdrama. Will be presented at
the Academy tomorrow az matinee ana
evening performances.
The piece will be heavily staged, ana
the company is said TO be strong ana
capable one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-26
THEFOURQUREAN-PRICE co.
PALMER AND EARNsroy.
Their Fight Results I'm Victory for
the Former.

LONDON, ENG. January 25.-The
fight between Palmer and Earnston
took place tonight before the National
Sporting Club. and resulted in a victory
for Palmer in the fifteenth round. The
men fought at III pounds for stake
OF $500 a side and a purse of $500. given
by the club. Both are Englishmen. In
october la.t Palmer defeated Johnnie
Murphy, OF Boston, in a fight for the
hantam-we sht championship OF the
world the Englshman being awarded
the battle on points nj the end OF the
twentieth round.
In the fight tonight Palmer was
favorite In the betting odds. at Q 90 D.
Both men were in fine shape. Palmer
led the fighting from the start. and
his Superior skill was at once appa-
rent In thu first round he landed three
times on Earnston's face, and in the third
drove a blow home on his nose, causing
Il to bleed.
Palmer's smartness enabled him to
avoid the blows aimed at him bye his
opponent, while, at the same time, he
delivered his own blows freely. Earn
ston's strength enabled him 10 take the
Punishment Palmer administered 20
him. but he did not land a single clean
blow for six rounds. The fight was In
Palmers favor throughout. and at the
end OF the tenth round the spectators
saw that Earnston had no chance of win
ming on his merits The odds In favor
Of Palmer had, nj the end of the tenth
round. risen TO to !.
In the fifteenth round Palmer knocked
Earnston down twice. and the referee de-
clared Palmer the winner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-26
ARRESTED FOR STEALING GOODS.
Young snellings, Of swansporo >
Charged with This offence

Since Yesterday about 2 o'clock, James
\ Snellings, young white man. Oh -
years. has beer a prisoner at the Second
Police Station, on the serious charge OF
stealing.
snellings went into the store OF Mr.
I w. Anderson. who does a house-
furnishing business at No. 10 east mann
street. and finding the proprietor Na4tihs
ON a customer, expressed MS Wl1iihbn0',
10 wait until Mr.. Anderson was at
,o,s,'re The dealer continued to show
his customer goods. and Tor some
minutes they were in n distant part o.
The store suddenly Mr.. Anderson heard
the hell OF his cash-drawer ring, ahu'
leaving his customer he went 10 Wneie
the Young man stood and engaged MN
in conversation. 80,
Mr. Anderson was talking then TO con-
sumo time until the arrival Oh the poilce'
,,bo had been 'phoned for but before
thew arrived the young fellow hau oeen
searched. and his pockets revealed tne S
fact that I'm the very snort ume ne n"u
been alone. he had lined his pocAets VIZ
cancelled checks and smoking tobacco
Neither did Mr.. Anderson's oVeTcoa''
which was lying near by, escape atten-
tion In its pockets were lou o.
cheroots which Immediately changed
lands. while Snellings's pockets cohtaineu
four boxes of stove polish. .
The young man SAYS he was porn j,
Manchester, and IS the son or MT JAMES
Srollings who drives a wagon for the
REYNOLDS Lumber Company. Young smell
ines. worked as a puddler at the Trede-
gar Works some months ago ~ ~
has recently been in North Carolina re
90 taken 10 the Second Station by
0moers Farley and Walton, and when ne
Was searched several pocket-kniyes and
a new pair of kid gloves We're io ullp an ~
mis- rockets. The knives were touhu u
have been obtained from Klein's.
The police later arrested the man ,' VINO
was in the store at the time SneIiings
was there, believing he had something 80
DO with the matter. He gave MS name
ss ~ w. Brown Of Swansboro'. lie
told the police at the time Of his arrest
tbat he knew nothing of Snellings' bu'
met him on the street IN Mahchestei
later on he was bailed to appear IN cour'
tt,fe tpprrfrR
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-26
Something Of the Pictures Taken
from Secretary IawIcsS's Office.

The three portraits removed from the
Capitol last Wednesday morning by Judge
and Mrs. Fielding Lewis Taylor, Of Rose
well, Gloucester county, We're those Of
Augustine Warner, of Warner Hall,
Speaker of the House OF Burgesses in
1915, painted in his official wig and gown
OF crimson velvet by Sir Peter Lely. it is
said; second, Warner Lewis, and, third,
Governor Thomas Nelson (signe).
The portrait of Speaker" Warner has
been in possession Of his lineal descendant,
Judge Taylor, and his immediate pro-
genitors 22l years. and is Of interest 70
many distinguished descendants in Vir-
sinia and other States. Washington was
his great-grandsOn and Lee his sister S
desce ndant) This portrait was lent the
state by Judge Taylor at the instance OF
number OF prominent men. II is now
much defaced, and the Davis photograph
gallery, after many attempts. pronounced
II impossible TO obtain a negative. Mrs
Taylor (who painted and lent the State
the above-named only copy Of Chamber
Inns portait OF Nelson will, however, en-
deavor to make an authentic copy IN oils
of this only portrait Of Speaker Warner
with the aid Of a Photograph taken from Il
| I'm 1852.
The portrait OF Warner Lewis is by Sil
| Joshua Reynolds, and the tradition from
| father to son is that its price was pal,
| him In gold, 100 guineas." The Nelson
portrait. the only authentic copy Of Cham
berln's portrait of Nelson Q75D, now n
! New York. was painted by permission O
| the owner. Mrs. Griffith, Of Shelby, an'
was lent by Mrs. Taylor Chen Miss Nelli
! Deans to the state in 1881. when just I'm
| lshed These portraits will hang az Judg
| Taylor's home, Roosevelt practically fire
proof building. i'm the vicinity where al
| three Of these venerable worthless wer
| horn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-26
CAROLINA DIsPENsARY LAW.
TllImnn Moves tn Meet Defect foin'-
ed Out by supreme Court.

WASHINGTON. January Ex-senator
Tulman, Of South Carolina, has intro
duced in the Senate a bill to meet the
defect in the South Carolina dispensary
law. pointed out by the recent decision
in the United States Supreme Court. The
bill provides. -
THAT all fermented, distilled. or other
Intoxicating liquors or liquids trans
norted into any State or Territory. or
remaining therein, for use, consumption
sole. or storage. therein, shall. upon ar
rival within the limits OF sucn state OF
TERRITORY. be subject TO the operation o.
the laws OF such state or Territory en-
ected for the control and policing OF
the LIQUOR traffic, absolutely, to the same
extent and in the same manner as
though such liquors or liquids had been
nroduced in such State or Territory and
hail not be exempt therefrom by reason
of being introduced there Ia original
nackages for private use or otherwise
ard such state or Territory shan nave
absolute control Of such liquors or liquids
within its borders, by whcmsoever pro-
duced and for whatever use imported;
provided. that nothing herein con-
tanned shall be construed as affecting the
internal revenue laws