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The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-10-01

In Inyo county, on the southeastern
border of California, are the highest
and lowest lands in the United States,
and within fifty miles of each other
Mt. Whitney, 1900 feet above sea level
and Death Valley, $50 feet below sea
level. Whitney is the elimination of
the southern Sierras: Death Valley, be-
tween the Panamint and Amaragosa
ranges, the arid bed of an ancient lake.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-10-01

The country editor is reliable en-
cyclopedia. A subscriber sent this
query to a Kansas editor recently :
"What ails my hens? find one or two
of them keeled over to rise no more"
The reply was "The fowls are dead.
1t is an old complaint and nothing can
be done except to bury them"
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-10-01
LOCAL NOTICES
FOR SALE.-House in lower town
Price, $3.50. Mrs. Valverde.

The M. E. church, from now until
further announcement is made, will
hold services with preaching every Sun
day evening. Glass meeting from Gao
until 7:15; regular service begins at
7:30, D. m.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-10-01

School commences next Monday and
with two additional terchers and the
increased room, the prospects for an in
teresting and progressive term are
very fiattering.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-12
Communicated.

Editor ALMA RECORD In your issue
of last week it is announced that Repre-
sentative Vought in our state legislature
favors the repeal Of the clause in our
game laws prohibiting the sale and
barter of game birds, on the ground
that it would help some poor fellows to
get a living.
After some inquiry through this
section we are persuaded that his posi-
ton is directly contrary to the sentiment
Of his district.
Repeal this clause and our game birds
in this country would practically be at
the mercy of some half-dozen men who
would devote their whole time TO shoot
ing during the open season, instead of
being the occasion of legitimate sport
and recreation for every lover of forest
and field.
Before the clause prohibiting the sale
and barter was in force, the market
hunters reduced our quail, partridge
(ruffed grouse) and woodcock to a mini
mum, but now birds are reasonably
plentiful and will continue TO afford
good sport for ourselves and children if
properly protected, but if their sale and
barter is permitted they will soon dis
appear, for in effect, it will hand over
to few men in every county the wild
game in which every son of Michigan
has an equal right. And since if the
market hunter is turned loose, he will
soon exterminate the game and then be
obliged to turn his attention to other
pursuits for livelihood, it is better for
all concerned that his energies now be
directed into other and more productive
channels, and the birds left as an induce
ment to health giving recreation every
autumn to all who are so inclined. A.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-12
Animal Preferences.

scientist reports that sparrows show q
decided dislike To the colors blue and pur.
pie. 1t will he comparatively easy to verify
such fact, il fact it be Those who have
observed eats must have discovered that
they display marked preference for GER
tain flowers in garden. Whether their
selection be by color, perfume or general
contour remains To lie proved Cats also
evince Il dislike of strong perfume. In
this they arc not unlike dogs, who will
often show their teeth, curling the lips
viciously If perfumed objects be held close
to them. a singular exception has been
noticed by the writer, for a little tabby cat
evidently takes pleasure in smelling deep
yellow nasturtium Such observations
may never lead 10 practical results, but
then they yield pleasure TO a lover of ami
mails, and close observation may sometimes
throw light upon certain traits which
other minds may be able 10 turn 70 40
count IL has been said that no obssrva-
ton is uninportant II the humblest Ia.
borer could only tell just how the simplest
objects with which no Is surrounded APP
pear 10 him and what they suggest, If he
could only tell u some little bit of wis
dom which he has CLEANED from his ex-
perionCe, the world would be the better for
it-blooklyn Eagle
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-12
The ASS and the Tran.

The Poultry once brought Petition 10
the King of the Barnyard, praying for
Protection against the Fox. The Case
was referred TO the Kings Learned Coun-
selor, the Donkey, who set about devislng
a means of restraining the Fox In due
time he produced "A Trap of his own inven-
tion which he brought in triumph to
Chandelier. But are you certain it will
catch the Fox" asked the King. "Sire. +"
replied the Donkey, II have not merely
my own opinion of its merits, but the Fox,
who has carefully examined IL and seen it
work, is greatly in favor Of it as we'll I"
In that case, replied King Shanghai,
lit won't do. Whatever suits the Fox is
good thing for the Poultry "a avoid.
Moral.-It is "A good thing to find out
what your Enemy wants you to do and
then do the Opposite. THE Prohibition
Ksop; A Book of Fables by j. w. Ben.
cough.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-12
Keeping "a Weathercock.

Old Bartle was perfect example Of tho
| type which sees only the poorest and mean
| est sides Of life and society, and one of his
| friends, a blacksmith with quaint hui
NOR, thus accounts, in n conversation with
the squire of the English village in which
both men lived, for Bartlc's idiosyncrasies:
Its my belief, squire, said Samson,
THAT there old chap Bartle have a-swal-
lowed the east wind and it haven't agreed
with un."
Swallowed the east wind9" said the
squire. why so. Samson
why, how else could he go on as he
do' From mornin TO night, from one
weeks end to another, it's nothin but
grumble fldget and growl.
First it's the dreadful accidents, the
Ores and the murders. Then it's the fever
and riots in Ireland, the paupers, the
jails and the strikes Evcrything's goin
wrong, and there's no good news any.
where
why, bless C, he come into my forgs
the other mOrnin, and what's he do but
begin foragin about among my tools and
putin them to maxim 'em tidy
he says-and upsettin things TO that de.
gree that every bit of fire went out of the
Goals and put me all of cold sweat.
do ou, Darlle, says aU ldsU. ueb
Away out into the sunshine there and take
q good drink Of that and see if it can't
clear all them cobwebs out of your brains.
And with that, squire, away he goes out
of the place like mad March harep'
well done, Samson" said the squire.
well done. If he could but take your ad
vice, that wretched old croaker would be
different man in "A month. Now he is
nothing but IA nuisance To himself and all
his neighbors Good night Samson.
How's the winds"
West, sir-west TO everybody in the
place but old Bartle But he keeps his
own weathercock, ho do, and it's nothin
but east by northeast and dirty weather.
1t pity such people was ever born"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-12
Sanitarium Notes.

Miss Agnes Collier Cox, principal of
the music department of the Chicago
High Schools, is here for a few days
rest.
Mr.. A. Nicholson who recently suf-
fered a stroke of facial paralysis is at the
Sanitarium for treatment
Dr. Dial and wife of Chicago are
spending few days at 1.-The Alma.
DR.. w. A, Bertless of st. Clair was a
guest of DR.. Pettyjohn Monday and
Tuesday.
Mrs. Griggs of Chicago is spending a
few days visiting her husband, who is
at the institution for treatment.
Ransom ellis of Detroit visited his
daughter over Sunday.
A very pleasant musical was given in
the Sanitarium parlors Saturday night,
at which Miss Hayes of Detroit sang
some beautiful vocal solos Miss Colt
and Mrs. Pettyjohn also assisted with
instrumental music.
Mrs. T. w. Roetger and Mrs. +. d.
Crane Of Mt Sterling, ILL.,; r. Hanson
and wife, w A. S. Graham of Chicago,
were registed at the Sanitarium Thurs
day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-12
VASSAR GIRLS FOOD.
Immense Quantities of Provisions Devour-
ed at the College.


A New York Mail and Express reporter
has discovered down town house that re-
joices in the honor of supplying the sweet
Vassar girls with what they eat 1t is
quite a serious affair the educated appe
titles of these young ladies' They have in
creased steadily the past five years, and
the merchant who furnishes "a few fig
ures'' says that if the increase goes on it
will become necessary to include the daily
food purchases of the college in the mar
ket reports to SEQ what effect they may
have upon prices. This merchant would
not give his own personal figures, but he
exhibited an annual statement of the coll
legc that had just been issued.
What will Boston culture and other
things aesthetic say to an army of young
women who will so far forget all conven-
tionalism us to eat 1913, 900 buckwheat
cakes in one YEAR, Nothing surreptitious
about this, either; all done openly and
above the table board Looking along the
list, it will he found that the young ladies
consumed POO barrels of flour, 40, 600
oranges and lemons, II 600 bananas, 105-
600 quarts of milk, 200 bushels of pota-
toes, 81, 700 pounds of fresh meats, 10, 900
pounds of smoked meats, Il, 900 pounds OF
chickens, 5000 pounds Of turkeys, 5, 600
pounds of fish. 40, 900 clans l65 gallons of
oysters, Is, 600 pounds of butter and, last
but not least by any means, in Nassar
girl composition, 81 600 pounds of sugar
In the above no allowance is made, IL
will be noticed, for the "stolen fruits, A."
such as forbidden luncheons and candy
smacks after retiring, nor is any attention
paid TO the tea, coffee, vegetables and
sweetmcatS surely these young ladies
have educated appctites.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-12

Put piece Of horse rndish root into each
jar of pickles. The vinegar will retain its
strength longer, and the pickles will lie less
likely 70 become soft aud mold.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-12
Not the remotest suggestion of the

Not the remotest suggestion OF the
demagogue, nor weakening OF fidelity to
party principle is found in it, yet from
the very beginning it rises grandly
above the level of mere party espousal.
The paper may be said to discuss nine
distinct subjects beginning with finance
and closing with reasons for the call OF
special session of congress on March
10Th. In the monetary discussion while
not outlining any particular plan for
financial reform he insists that he as
President must maintain the parity of
the two metals, irrespective Of their
intrinsic values and makes strong plea
for bimetalism. The question OF rev.
enues and protection is set forth and
protection is set forth without undue
prominence but in full accord with his
convictions.
With step higher than any President
ever took he declares in mild, though
meaning terms, that lynching must not
be tolerated with our boundaries.
migration laws should be passed at
once for the protection of our homes
is the manner in which he defines his
position on this question.
Civil service is touched upon only
enough to show that he fully accords
with the present law which he supported
with a speech and vote when in Con-
gress.
He urges the need of a larger and bet
ter equipped merchant marine for carry
ing on our commerce.
The subject of arbitration is dealt
with in specific manner, showing that
the attitude of our nation has always
been pacific and urges the passage of
the bill now before the senate. a marked
contrast to Cleveland's policy four years
ago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-12
President Mckinley's lnaugu-
raj.

McKinley's inaugural address is sure
to command the attention of every
thoughtful American and the statesmen
of the world. It is national document
rather than merely political. No nation
on the globe is without the circle Of its
importance. Its most notable feature is
its fidelity to the author. The inaugu-
ralism harmony with the fondest ideal
of the American people which they have
found in VIM. Mckinley.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-12
Very satisfactory.

LANSING, MICH, Feb. 2 1897.
Mr. @. f. Pike Perrinton, Mich.
Dear Sir Il am glad to certify that,
from the standpoint of the State Super
intendent, the work of Mr.. o. G.. futile
as commissioner of the schools of Gratiot
county has been very satisfactory. He
is good letter writer, is prompt in the
making of his reports, and responds
cheerfully to the requests made by the
head of this department.
Very sincerely yours,
JAMES Z. HAMMOND.
Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-12
ATTORNEY GENERALS SALARY.

The legislature of this state, with the
greatest unanimity, and without party
division, have determined to amend the
constitution of Michigan, by giving the
attorney general a salary for the great
and important services that he renders
the state. The question now is, will
the voters ratify and approve of that
which their representatives have done?
1t is safe to say that there has not
been a legislature assembled at the
capital in the last twenty-five years that
would not, with an almost unanimous
vote, have given the attorney general a
larger salary than that which is now
named i'll the proposed amendment, for
the simple reason that they, being on
the ground, ascertained the true facts of
the case, and from those facts they are
convinced that, not only does the inter-
ests of the state imperatiyely require
the constant and best service of a most
able attorney, but that by giving him a
living salary, thousands of dollars
would be saved to the state each year.
The question now is, as to whether
the voters of this state can see what is
for their interests and vote accordingly.
The single proposition that is submitted
to them is this: To compel the lawyer
who becomes attorney general to take
up his residence, during his term of
Office, at the seat Of government and
give all of his time and strength to the
duties of his office, and as compensation
for such services the state agrees to pay
him the sum of $780, which is just
one.half of that which each member of
the supreme court receives, 81 800 less
than is paid each of the six judges of
Wayne county, and 81 800 less than the
prosecuting attorney of Wayne county
and the corporation counsel of Detroit
receive, respectively, for their services
yearly. Or, if this is not done, then the
voters must decide to let the matter go
on as it has been for the last 40 years
the attorney general receiving no COM
pensation TO speak of, residing at his
home, attending, for the most part TO
his own business, and making the great
interests of the state subordinate there.
to, or compelling him, without compen.
sation, to give up his entire private
practice through the conscientious pur-
pose to discharge well the duties of his
high office. On this issue, therefore,
there ought not to be dissenting vote.
More and more is it absolutely necessary
that the interests of the people should be
protected Constant encroachments,
undoubtedly, have been made upon
their rights, by those who, finding the
field unprotected, have entered in and
taken possession thereof.
1t is time, as Gov. Rich, in one of his
messages to the legislature, said: by
paying the attorney general the insig-
nificant sum of $500 per year (the same
that is paid janitors and messengers),
the state is losing enough each year to
pay a reasonable salary to four attor-
ney generals. through lack of paying a
fair compensation to one" How long
will the voters of Michigan "save at the
spiQot and waste at the bunphole?n
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-12
Should be Reelected
LANSING, Mich, Feb. 8, Is

LANSING, Mich, Feb. 8, 1897.
Mr.. @. f. Pike, Perrinton, Mich.
Dear Sir:-I have counted Commits
sioner O. G.. Tuttle of Gratiot county,
one of the most sensible, enthusiastic,
vigorous, hard working commissioners
in the state. He has devoted heart and
brain, time and energy to the educa-
tional interests of his county. If good
work counts for anything Mr.. futile
should have no trouble i'll securing
another term. II. r. PATTENGII.L.
Ex-Superintendent of Public Instruc-
tion.)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-12
A BIG OFFER
$3.50 Worth OF Fine Old Wine for
$500

The Speer n j. Wine Co. Of passsic n j.,
is Offering "A case of IL hotties choice and old
assortment of wine tor $50 This offer, below
costs, only 10 stand two or three months, and
Tut one case to a family. as il is a loss and is
only done 10 prove to the finest connOisseur
the high character and richness of these choice
wines produced at Passaic. n j. We have
one of the circulars and list OF the wines
offered with all particulars. Every person
who sends postal card to The Speer \. j.
Wine co Passiac, n. j., may procure one
These wines are superb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-12
IL Grows

AS cure for constipation and indi.
gestion DIR. Caldweii's Syrup Pepsin
grows rapidly in favor " here introduced.
Children love its taste. for il is so pleas
ant. Trial size l0c. Regular size 50c
and 81. 90 Of B. 8. Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-12
An AMGMcAN Posv'e REPLY 70 Eng
llSH CRITICS.

or Briggsville and Jacksonville
j care not now TO sing.
They make me sad and very mad
My Utmost soul thoy wiring.
I'll HE me back 20 England.
And straightway will go
To Bedford and to Swaffbam,
To Plunger and Loose Hoe.
At Scrooby and at Gonexby,
AT Wigton and at Speeth,
At Bottesford and Runoorn,
need not grit my teeth.
~ Swineshead and at Crummock,
At Sibsey and Spthead.
Stoke Pogis and Wolsoken,
Twill not wish sne dead.
A. Horbling and at Sl5idby.
At Chipping Ongar, too:
At Botterel Stottcrdon and Swops,
AT Skollingtop and Skew,
AT Piddleton and Blumsdown,
At Shanklin and at Smart,
At Gosberton and Wrangle,
III soothe this aching heart.
From "The Poetry of Place Names" Quoted
by Professor Brander Matthews in Scribner q
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-12

Judge Long possesses in high degree
all of those qualities and characteristics
so essential in supreme justice; well
educated and trained in the profession
and practice of law; of keen discrimi-
nation and prompt decision; with well
grounded opinions of equity and justice,
as well as quick discernment of the vital
points of law and evidence; man of
deep conviction of right and wrong, of
sound integrity, deservedly popular as
an individual and an official, with a
public record that is above reproach.
Add to these his long and varied expert
ence as jurist, and the people find i'll
him a most desirable and well qualified
candidate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-12

Every housewife should impress upon
the minds of her family that the best sauce
for any meat Is cheerfalness. Laughter
aids digestion, and people should never
grumble while eating.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26
CHRISTMAS WITH JOLLY JACK.
a Merry Day on shipboard by OH.
GERS and Men.

Merry Day on Shipboard by OIL
GERS and Men.
1t was quiet day along the river front
Jack enjoyed himself however. in spite
Of the downpour of rain. The sailors con-
tented themselves with remaining on
board and accepting the hospitality of
the masters who endeavored to make it
pleasant for them. Regular Christmas
dinners were served in the cabin and fore
castle and every young and old tar par
took of the spread and gave thanks to his
benetactOrs and the instigator of the glo-
rious occasion.
The Smith & Kelley Company paid their
respects TO the schooners in port and sent
a turkey TO each one.
Miss Martis, the Lighthouse Girl" was
the recipient Of the best wishes of her
friends. The officers and crew of the
steamship Kansas City presented her a
handsome gold watch. Capt Van b.
Avery made the presentation on behalf
of the donors.
While few men on the river know the
name Of the attentive lighthouse girl. and
few have ever seen her 10 recognize her.
all Of them have a tender spot in their
hearts which soften every time they pass
the light house at Venus Point Be it day
or night, there is never a steamer or tug
passes but it is saluted by the lighthouse
girl. In the day time she waves her hand
kerchief and a any hour of the night she
arises to place her lamp in the window to
greet the passing vessels. Many wonder
how il is that she awakens just in time
to cast beam across the water, but that's
her secret. She is always there.
The coastWiSe steamers and .harbor tugs
never pass the lighthouse without saIut-
ing the light house girl the custom be-
Ing as fixed as that of toling bells while
passing Mount Vernon. The Lighthouse
Girl is the most popular and most gen
orally loved and respected of any girl on
the Savannah river
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26
NEW CIRCUIT CANDIDATES.
TALK OF THOSE WHO WANT TO BE
JUDGE AND SOLICITOR.

Mr.. Livingston keenan, the Only An
nounced Candidate for the Solicit
tOrshiD-He lis "a Resident of Emng-
ham-Messrs. George It. Cam, Paul
l.. SeabrOoIl and 4. $. Way Mem
toned in Connection With the
JudsseshiD.
The question of the officials of the new
circuit which will be composed ofsEmng-
ham, Bryan. Liberty and Mcintosh coua
ties, to be known as the Atlantic circuit, is
exciting considerable discussion even
though their election by the legislature is
yet ten months off
Some of the people In the counties, com
posing what will be known as the Atlantic
circuit, are already making strenuous OBJ
jections to the election of a Savannahian
as judge or solicitor, and the country press
is expressing itself vehemently on that
point. 1t is likely therefore, that it will
be an issue in the fight They want the
officials to be residents of the circuit now
before they Become candidates even for
the positions.
On the other hand it is said that Savan-
nah lawyers and Savannahlans are much
interested in the new circuit Particularly
is this true since the judge of the new cir
cult will have 10 sit part of the time in the
eastern circuit which will be
composed of Chatham county
alone. 1t is urged on this ground
that there is no reason why the judge
could not be a resident of Chatham as we'll
IF
Mr.. Livingston Kenan is the only an
nounced candidate for the solicitorship of
the new circuit Mr.. Kenan is and has
been since June. 1894, a resident of Eff
1ngham county, one of those in the new
district, and contemplates removing soon
to Darien, in Mcintosh county, where mem
bers of his family have lived for some
time 1t was on the ground that he was
a resident Of Effingham that Mr. Kenan
held himself aloof from the local political
struggle in Chatham, taking no part in il.
Mr.. Kenan is a well known lawyer and
has for several years practieed in the
eastern circuit He has the Endorsement
of all the Savannah bar for the position,
and VIII secure Endorsements from many
of the attorneys in those counties which
will comprise the new circuit.
There has, as yet, appeared little that is
definite with regard to the prospective
race for the judgship. The names of three
gentlemen, Messrs. George T. Cam, Paul
E. Seabrook and A. S. Way, have so far
been mentioned in connection with it, but
whether they viii all be candidates has
not yet developed. The friends of each
of them say now they will probably be In
the race, but il is a long ways off and
there is no telling what may happen to
bring about a change before the time ar
rives. 1t is expected, also, that eandi-
date from Liberty county will very short
Is appear. Messrs. Cam and Way are
residents of Savannah, while Mr.. Sea-
brook is a resident of Effingham.
The election for these offices will be bv
the legislature. The proposed amendment
to the constitution providing for the cleo
ton of judges and solicitors by the people
will be voted on at the next election, but
even should it be adopted the legislature
win elect all the judges and solicitors at
its next session as usual.