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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
MESSAGES ALONG THE LINE.
All of Them Went, But Some of Then
Not Intended for Headquarters.

49, Oh went, nut some OF Them
Not Intended for Headquarters.
During some maneuyers at Aldershot
70 gain practice in the vedette system
of employing cavalry to watch and re-
port the movements of an enemy, the
mounted troops employed on the occa-
sion were extended at intervals over q
wide expanse. The major at one end
Of the line, says the London Telegraph,
had occasion TO send q message to the
captain, who was at the opposite end:
THE enemy are in force in front"
The signal was passed along the line
all right till IL came to a man stationed
about midway, who thought fit to add
private message of his own, intended
only for the benefit Of his neighbour:
Have you a chaw Of tobacco?"
IUnluckily his comrades thought
these words were part Of the original
message, and they were passed from
man to man till they reached the cap
tain. The latter was somewhat aston
ished at the request, but sent back this
answer:
II don't chew tobacco, but here are
two cigars"
The major found the cigars welcome,
and as he lighted one sent back the An
swer:
"Who said you did?"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29

nRDEk OF HEALING state OF Michigan,
" County OF Grafton, SIS. At a session OF the
Probate Court for said county held at the
Probate Ofiics ia the villag" of Ithaca on the
3lst day OF December in the year one lhous-
and eight hundred ana ninety six. Present,
JOhn ". EVerdcn, Judge of Probate In the
matter of the estate at William +. Crawfor
deceased On reading and filing the petition.
duly verih q, of Julia r. Crawford. praying for
reasons iherei" alleged and set forth. that an
administrator he appointed of the estate of
said deceased
Thereupon it is ordered That Monday the
sth day of February next, NJ ten O'Clock i'll
the forenoon b" assigned for the hearing OF
said petition. and tn I the heirs at-law of said
deceased. and all other persons interested in
said estate are required 10 appear at a session
OF SAID court, then 10 be holden ~ the Probate
Omce, In the village OF Ithaca, and show cause,
II any there be-, why the prayer OF the petition
er should not be granted; and ii is further or
dered, that SAID petitioner give notice TO the
persons interc sted in said estate, of the pen
dency OF said petition. snd the h airing thereof
by causing Il copy OF this oIdtr 10 be published
III the ALMA h CORD, a Newspaper printed and
circulated in said county three successive
weeks previous TO said day of hearing.
"A true copy john EvE-DEN.
SEAL 932 Nv Judge OF Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
TRAINED FOR COONS.
Where Everything Depends on tho yell
low Cur

low Cur.
Handsome is that handsome does"
whether in one form of life or another,
observes the Lewiston (Me.) Journal.
1T amt no use tryin' to get coon at all
unless you've got coon dog" says a
Maine woodsman. you can take q
high-toned dog of some fancy breed,
an bring him up as careful as you
please, an the chances are that he won't
be no more use for huntin' coon than
he would if you set him agin' wild ele-
plants. Or mebbe a measley, mongrel,
yellow cur that nobody knows where he
come from an that looks as IL he growed
from burdock root will be a regular
cyclone when he gets after a pair Of
'coons. It's curious thing, too, that
coon dog amt good for nothin' else.
For ten months of the year he'll hang
around, gettin' licked by all the other
dogs, an gettin' kicked from here to
yonder by everybody, but when the mid
die of September comes he perks right
up, an for couple of months he's the
biggest toad in the puddle. He realizes
His own Importance then and he's right
about it, for a good coon dog is the
hardest kind TO get. 1t must be born in
him or he won't be no good at catchin'
'coons." Must be born in him! Well,
that applies to other knncks besides
that for the successful pursuit Of 'coons.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
MARRIAGE IN FRANCE.
Does It's Expense Account for the De-
crease In Populationf


crease In Populationf
May not the cost of getting married
in France act as a check upon marriage,
and SO partly account for the shrinkage
of French population? The other day
wedding was thus celebrated by we'll
TODD middle-class folks in Burgundy,
and may serve as type. No less than
five sumptuous banquets were given by
the brides father, namely, two dinners,
two breakfasts and one ballroom sup
per. At one of the dinners, TO which
sat down 60 guests, no less than so bot
ties of champagne were drunk, to say
nothing of red wines and liqueurs.
Strange to say, no one seemed any the
worse.
The respective professions to Marie
and church on different days involved
the hire of 60 carriages, this cost also
falling upon the young lady's parents,
the entire ceremonial involving an out
lay OF several hundred pounds. Nor
was the affair less onerous to invited
friends and relatives. The ladies were
expected to display a new and fash
ionable toilet upon each separate occa-
sion-banquets, balls, civil and religious
celebrations.
To the bridegroom fell all kinds Of
expenses, such as fees, gifts to the
church and the poor-these, however, a
trife compared to the mental and
bodily wear and tear of three days per-
retual merrymaking; last, but not
least, the necessity of looking pleased.
When Anglo-mania has altered all
this, and Frenchman's wedding day
means two or three hours ceremonial
only, we may expect the marriage rate
10 go steadily up.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
ROYALTY OUT HUNTING.
Tame cartridges Killed by tho Prince Of
wales-Game for william III.

The prince Of Wales is great hunter
of cartridges, the hand raised birds
that have TO be dubbed up and stoned TO
make them fly from men. The way the
prince bangs over the soft birds is a
caution, says the New York Sun. He
has several guns and a couple Of men in
blind with him 10 load the weapons.
Shooting in this fashion the prince
kills several hundred birds before noon.
Recently he and party of friends sue
ceeded in bagging in a single morning
1000 of the cartridges, and in the aft
ernoon they got 1000 more.
Like the prince, the German emperor
does nothing in c half way. William
ii. has better opportunities than the
prince of Wales. Instead Of shooting
thousand or so OF little birds the en-
peror goes on a grand hunt after big
game, and shoots birds between the
rushes Of the deer and like beasts. The
emperor has the game laid out in lines
between which he may walk and in
spect the carcasses, and the lines are
numerous. Three hundred or so OF roe
deer, dozens of wild boars and stays,
and hundreds of birds make a respect
able bag.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
HE HAD BEEN IN PRISON.
And was Not enjustiy Confined. ~ He
Confessed.

confessed.
The evidence the witness had given
had been very strongly against the law
yer's side of the case, and, lawyer-like,
he was trying his best to break the tes-
timony, or throw discredit on the wit
ness, says the Pittsburgh News. He had
tried browbeating, but the man ignored
his efforts and in an easy, self-con-
tanned way stuck TO his story. He tried
cross-questioning him, but with no bet
ter success, and he was on the point of
giving up when q chance remark caught
his ear and riveted his courage.
81 gather from what you just said
that you have been in prison. Is that
true?"
"Yes, sir, have been in prison"
Theattorney's eyes snapped and con-
tented smile spread over his features as
he drew sigh of relief. He proceeded to
make the most Of his triumph, though
he felt confident that his case was won.
THE jury will notice that the witness
confesses having been in prison. How
long were you in PRISON."
Eighteen months"
you do not pretend that you were
not Justly confned?"
mo, sir. Under the circumstances, I
presume il was all right"
"Of course the gentlemen Of the jury
will understand without my calling at
tention to it how much value to place on
the evidence Of man Of this kind. Will
you please state the name of the pris-
on?"
Certainly, sir. Andersonville."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
HOLY PILLAR OF ST. PETER.
Witches Were Bound to II to Exercise
the Spirit.

the Spirit.
In small chapel stands a strangely
wrought marble column inclosed in an
iron cage, says Marion Crawford in the
Century. The Romans now call it the
Colonna Santa (the holy pillar and it
is said to be the one against which
Christ leaned when teaching in the
temple at Jerusalem. A great modern
authority believes il TO be of Roman
workmanship and of the third century,
but those who have lived in the east
will see much that is oriental in the
fantastic, ornamented carving. 1t mat
ters little. In actual fact, whatever be
its origin, this is the column known
in the middle ages as the Colonna degli
Spiritati, or column of those possessed
by evil spirits, and il was customary
to bind to it such unlucky individuals
as fell under suspicion of possession"
in order to exercise the spirit with
prayers and holy water. Aretino has
made a witty scene about this in the
"Cortigiana," where one of the vatican
servants cheats a poor fisherman and
then hands him over to the sacristan
of StPeter's to be cured of an imaginary
possession by ceremonious exorcism.
Such proceedings must have been COM
mon enough in those days when witch
craft and demonology were elements
with which rulers and lawgivers had to
count at every turn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
MORTGAGES sALE;.Default having been

MORTGAGE SALE u Default having been
vi made in the conditions OF mortgage,
executed by Anna LentZ aud Matthias LentZ to
Miner Il. Frlnk, dated September -, 1892, and
recorded september 26, 1892 in the Office of the
Register of Dee d. for Gratiot county, in Mich
ignn, in liber % of mortgages on page 229; on
whichmortgage there is claimed TO he due at the
date OF this notice, thirteen hundred and thirty
dollars and three cents. besides an attorney fee
of thirty dollars. stipula;td In said mortgage
to he paid, should any proceedings be taken TO
fOreclos said mortgage: and no suit or pro-
cecding NJ Jaw or in equity having been in
STUFFED 10 recover any part OF the debt Sc
cured by said mortgage; therefore by virture
OF the power OF sale in said mortgage con-
lined. End OF the statute in such case made
and divided. MOTTO" is hereby given that on
March p, 1897. AT one O'Clock IA the afternoon,
~ the north fr.nt door Of the Court House tor
GratOt county, in Michigan, in the village Of
Ithaca in said county, there will be sold at
public vendue To the highest bidder, the
premises dlscrib' in sHld mortgage, viz: The
east siNt' acres of he northwest quarter OF
section twenty-niuC. in township twelve north
of range three west. in "ich gan.
Dated Decem Der 81 1896
PFHktNS Il BALDWIN. MINER X FRlNR.
Attorneys for Mortgage. $50 l3w Mortgage.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
Where the Milk Coos.

Trained nurses and their field of work
were being discussed by prominent
club of San Francisco "a few days ago,
and one of the ladies, in demonstrating
the care of infants, held up chamois
model of baby's stomach about as
large as good-sized oyster, and ex-
claimed for her climax: Now, what be-
comes of all the quarts Of milk that are
poured into that little stomach?'
a young woman in rear seat, who
murmured, lugubriously: well, most
of it goes into your lap"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
Very Modest.

A story that possibly is more in
genious than new has just gained cir
culation in Europe. 1t is TO the effect
that Mt the battle of Plevna Gen.
Skobeloff's' life was saved by q young
Pole. The Russian commander. as rec
cmpense. offered the man his choice
between 100 rubles and the Cross OF
st. George. The Pole deliberated
awhile and then asked what the deco
ration was worth. When informed
that it's intrinsic value was about five
rubles. he said: "Tll take the cross and
OK rublea"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
BOUNTlES ON SHIPPING.
japanese Trade Has So Increased That
Claims VIII Soon Exceed the Grant.


A curious difficulty has just arisen
IN Japan in connection with navigation
boundes. Employment had TO be found
for all tonnage purchased during the
war for transport and general military
and naval purposes, which, of course,
at the conclusion of the war became
part of the general mercantile marine
OF the country. For this purpose, says
the Manchester Guardian, new lines
of steamers TO Australia, India, the Pa
cific ports of the United States and
European ports were subsidized under
the terms of law passed during the
last session. A limit on the gross
amount to be paid in bounties was
fixed by the law. 1t now appears be-
yond question that the claims under
the provisions of the statute will vast
~ exceed the limit. During the ten
years for which the policy of the act
was to be in force the annual grant
was to rise from about 100000 to ST.
100000. But the government now finds
that with the present activity in ship
ping enterprise in Japan two years
hence the claims will be 100000, and
at present far exceed the appropriation
for the year. The authorities do not
want to amend their law at the very
outset, and they cannot pay the claims
If things go on as they are doing. Ac-
cordingly, they are whiting down the
liberal provisions of the act in a way
not wholly unknown TO officials else
where. Companies or lines obviously
organized only for the purpose of earn
ing the bounties or those of a specu-
lative kind have their claims struck out.
Even so, however. the substantial diff
Guilty remains that genuine claims for
the bounty are greatly in excess of the
maximum limit imposed by law on the
total amount 10 be paid as bounty.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
HE ADMITS HIS GUILT.
Tobacco Chewer on Lake Steamer Gets
sharp Rebuke.


A distinguished lady from the con-
tiEent. visiting Chicago during the
worlds fair, was asked to take morn
ing stroll down one of Chicago's fash
jonable avenues.
The Americans have such filthy ha b.
its" she said, turning up her eyes and
closing them, deprecatingly, that il
is nauscating to walk their streets. II
people must eXpectorate why do they
not do it ON the grass, or pavement,
and not on the sidewalk. Nationalities
are judged by their clearly or unclean-
ly habits.
Last summer party Of ladies took
passage on one OF the steamers ply
ing between Chicago and st. Joseph
for a pleasant sail on the lake. To
enjoy the full benefit of the breeze they
sought the prov of the boat. Plump
in the center Of the deck sat we'll
dressed, middle-aged man engaged in
the Solacing diversion of chewing to-
bacco. Before the steamer had made
the outer harbor the black liquid stood
in pools about his feet The
ladies were rushing here and there
for stools, but all gave him wide berth.
When the space had been pretty we'll
filled the party aforesaid came upon the
scene hunting for seats. The foremost
lady suddenly halted, and with disgust
pictured upon her handsome face said:
What pig did that?"
Looking up, unabashed, the middle
aged man replied Il guess I'm the crit
ter, maTm."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
RUINED AS A HEALTH RESORT.
Bacilli of Tuberculosis Has ImpreCnated
the Soil of Mentone.


Mentone, France, is situated on the
shore of the Mediterranean, Is miles
northeast of Nice. The climate, says
the Journal of Medicine and Science,
is very equable and very mild The
mean is about 81 degrees Fahrenheit.
The vegetation is almost tropical; .em-
On trees, olive trees and pines, rising
above each other in successive stages,
adorn the surrounding slopes. The
town, which has a population of about
5000, rises like an amphitheatcr on a
prumontory by which it's semicircular
bay is divided. OF late years Mcntone,
OF account of its mild and even climate,
has become the Mecca of inval;ds, and
especially of consumptives. Forty
years ago The inhabitants Of Mentone
and the neighborhood were a healthy.
happy race of splendid physique, to
whom consumption was absolutely IN.
known.
When Mentone became noted AGA re-
treat for those sick with consumption
the peasants left their farms and their
healthy manner Of living to wait on the
wealthy invalids. Thousands OF CON
sumptives died there, impregnating the
soil and the water with the germs Of
their disease. AS a result the earth.
air and water OF Mentone are infested
with bacilli of tuberculosis, and the
once robust and healthy peasants have
become consumptives almost to n man
and woman. No more complete or
startling proof of the truth Of the
germ theory Of the disease could well
H., IMAGINED
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
NOVEL ADVERTISING DEVICE.
Incsndescent Globes Csed for Eyes In
Stuffed State Street Animals.

Stuffed State street Animals.
A State street fur dealer has evolved
q striking novelty for advertising both
his goods and his place. He has a num-
Der of stuffed animals which he has
mounted himself in various portions of
the shop. A white polar bear, lion,
two leopards and other smaller animals
are seen in various positions. In the
show window are two lynXes and n
Rocky mountain lion, says the Chicago
Chronicle.
Every night at dusk when the store
is lit us each of these animals is seen
looking at you with blazing eyes. The
lions yellow eyeballs literally glow
with fire. Crowds invariably stop in
front of the shop to look at the lynxes'
sparkling emerald eyes, and as that por-
ton of the show window is invariably
kept darker than the rest of the store
the effect from the outside looks pc
culiarly weird and odd.
There is no secret about it," said
he the other day to an inquisitive call
CT. INSULATED wires have been run up
through the creatures frames and the
eyeballs of different colors that you see
are simply small incandescent globes
that had made to order. The wires are
connected with the service in the store
and when the current is turned on, why,
they too arc lit. No, the idea is not
original with me. While in London
last summer saw the thing done in
Picadilly shop. 1 thought it was a
clever device, and followed the sug-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
Advice from the Gallery.

When Faust" was being played in
q small Lancashire town this incident
Is being told After the duel Martin,
who rushed on the stage, slightly
raised one of the duelists. and cried out
81 alarm: ooh. what shall ! do|'
There was death-like silence in the
house, when il was aroused by an old
woman in the gallery shouting out:
"Unbutton his wesk.t, We stoopid."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
EXPORT BY MACHINERY.
salvationists Who Use IA Graphophone In
Preaching.

The most up-to-date religious organl-
zation, the Salvation Army, which never
misses an opportunity of exciting the
curiosity and interest of the crowd, has
secured the services of the graphophoue,
says the New York Press. There are
many thousands OF villages and small
towns all over the country where such
a machine has never been heard, and
where it's Introduction is calculated to
evoke astonishment and delight.
The graphophone consists of a large
horn and stand which will enable an au-
dience of from 400 10 1000 persons to
hear song rs distinctly as if sung by
the individual, and its accessories COM
prise IS records, including an address
by the commander, and also one by the
consul, and II army songs, band Sc
lections, etc; IS blanks by which home
records can he made; a travelling case
10 carry 36 records. and, finally. three
hearing tubes. \ full meeting similar
to those held in New York and London,
with complete band accompaniment,
will be given by the aid of the machine.
When a detachment strikes Il village
that it has been decided TO capture, the
soldiers will proclaim in every direc-
tion the maryels Of the seance that is to
be held, and the curiosity Of the inhahi-
tGnts having been aroused, they may
be counted upon 10 appear in full force
at the place and time appointed.
The machine will do the rest, even
asking for the collection. Then the vii
layers will sit in anIazement and listen
to the assistant commanders voice.
while she, perhaps, is thousands Of
miles away.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
Bell In the Contribution Box.

Alice Morse Earle tells in the Atlantic
Of one church where the contribution
box used contained small bell con-
cealed in itwhich would ring only when
contribution was made. The collec-
ton was usually taken during the SER
mon, and no stingy church-goer could
fail detection.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
Consumption Among Negroes.

A medical paper prints statistics
showing that in eight OF our largest
southern cities the proportion OF deaths
from consumption among tie colored
race, MS compared with the total NOR
tslity. is more than so per cent greater
than that of the white population.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29

"Your honor" said lawyer in a re.
cent trial in England, "the argument OF
my learned friend is higher than van
ity. II Is air, IL is smoke. From top to
bottom il is absolutely nothing. And,
therefore, your honor. IL falls TO the
ground by lite own weight"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29

II is probably not very we'll known
fact the shedding Of tears keeps the
eyes cool. Such is the case, however,
and no matter how hot the head may
he. so long as there are tears the eyes
will b cool.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
woodcock Eggs In Sweden.

Owing to the inhabitants of Sweden
being very partial to the eggs of the
woodcock it is more than probable that
the breed will be greatly diminished, IL
not at last totally eNtirpated. The eggs
of the above species are to be seen for
sale in large numbers in the markets in
Stockholm
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29
KarI,s Wagon.

In Germany the star group which we
call the "big dipper" Is known as "Karl's
wsgon."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-25
Desperadocs Overrun Alaska.

Chicago, Feb. 2i.-Eli A. Gage, son OF
Lyman j. Cage. and an employee of the
North American Transportation anc
Trading company, who has just returned
from the Alaska gold fields, is on his
way to Washington with dispatches
from the company, setting forth the urg.
eEt needs of the district. and asking that
troops be stationed throughout the new.
er districts to protect life and property
from the thousands Of desperate char
acters who are said to be swarmins
over the wild regions in search of gold
T. B. Weare. resident vice president O.
the company, will follow up the work OF
Mr.. Gage by going to Washington as
soon as President Mckinley is inaugu.
rated. and will urge the new admins.
tration to send troops to the American
possessions in Alaska without delay
Mr.. Weare claims that United States in
terests in that new country make sucl.
action imperative. The United State.
government has no officer in the Yukon
gold district. except . revenue collecto,
at Circle City