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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-30
MeTAMoRPHosls OF A PLANT.
POntcdria Accommodates Itself TO
Repeatedly Changed Quarters.

Repeatedly Changed Quarters.
\ curious incident of the power of
plants TO adapt themselves to circum-
stances came under my notice recently
i'm the shape of a pontedria crassipes,
Last fall, says a writer in Meehan's
Monthly, obtained slip of poutcdria,
which l placed in bowl in my sitting
room window. BY spring it was u
thrifty plant, with beautiful waXen
leaves. When it was time to set my
plant out of doors | looked about for
something in which to place my lily.
For want of something better | put it
in an old dinner boiler of generous pro-
portions. BY midsummer it had out
grown the boiler. Again looked about,
and this time l found a crock, quite
deep, but not very wide. | divided my
plant, putting half in the crock and the
other half in the boiler. This latter
kept thinned ont by giving slips to
friends; the other plant was left TO
grow at its own sweet viii, and, being
a thrifty plant, very much bent on
growing, and finding it could not spread
according to it's natural mode, it
changed its tactics and took TO grow
ing upward. The air bulbs developed
into long stems, and at the end Of each
grew a very large leaf twice the size
Of an ordinary leaf And here I would
like 10 say that, as house plant, there
is nothing more attractive than a
healthy pontedria, with its CLASSY, wax
en- leaves, and, moreover, it requires so
little attention, merely keeping it re
plenished with water.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-30
ALMA Mon Lnly IL lsal.

ALMA, MICH july II lN3'.
WHEREAS. It has been duly shown by street
commissioner that the sidewalk along the WCSt
SIDE OF Park street and owned 10y the estate OF
Mrs Gould il ia bad condition and That
the same u" d. rebuilding, and
WHEREAS, the report OF street commissioner
has bc' n accepted by the Common Council
Their tur" he IL
Resolved that we hereby declare our inter
tipn to cause the same 10 bc done. in arcOr-
% and that the village clork be and i hereby
instructed to cause a motto" 10 he posted upon
the premises, along the Ilnc OF SAID sidewalk
in accordance win section of said ordinance.
and be it further
Resolved that the time allowed for the re-
building of said walk bc - days from the date
OF serving OF notice upon the owner or occu.
pant of the premises along the line OF the pru-
posed walk
Village OF Alma, County Of Grafton
state OF Michigan,
July 18th, 1884,
Mrs Gould take notice: You are here
by notified that at n regular session of the
Common Council, he on the 18th day Of July.
\ -. 1SSI. a resolution was adopted whereby
the sidewalk on the west side of your premises
described as follows. tOwit: Lot No u, Block
30 =, Elyton add 10 Alma, aud heing q feet in
width. was ordered rebuilt within 30 days
from the date of this notice
DO hereby certify that notice, OF which
thc within il a true and compared copy, was
served. hy me. on the said Mrs Gould by
posting a copy OF the within notice and rcso-
luton of Council upon the within described
premises on the l4th day OF July, y, 1885,.
ii + THoMPSOS,
street Com.
Subscribed aud sworn TO before me on this,
Earl G ToREEY.
'illage clerk
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-30
Queer EunernI NInsic.

At a recent funeral in Nincennes,
France. the remains were those of a
man past so, band played a series of
polkas and mazurkas and wound up
with the Marscllaise at the grave. 1t
was done in obedience to the orders left
by the deceased. He said he had lived
50 years and had had a good time and
saw no reason for mourning over the
departure.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-30

You may hunt the world over and
you will not find another medicine equal
TO Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Djarrhoea Remedy for bowel complaints.
1t is pleasant, safe and reliable. For
sale by Bivins Il Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-30
Hears on Anticosti.

Mr. Mcnicr, the Partisan millionaire,
who bought up the entire island OF
Anticosti. in the Gulf of st. Lawrence,
has found bears so plentiful on the
island that he has granted a concession
tor the establishment of curing plant
Tor bears meat, bears hams being now
a fashionable delicacy in Paris.
- ,...s. xfsS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-30
woMANs SOPRANO VOICE.


Tho scientist who discovered in the
human, I.l.,nx tl.e anatomical reason
g,Jr5 zor-,ru t-,,z ,.r,,t.stitt,- voice and a
man 81 bass one was woman. Mrs.
Emma Settler. saws the Philadelphia
.ri.r.s She was q German. born in
Uurtlhuro. Len - widow with two
c,il,lrro ~ .unport. She resoltcd to be-
.,,... -. teac1er OF singing. but sudden
ID. last ner.,oic.. TLeu She determined
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-30

The ratio Of deaf mutes and blind In
all civilized countries rises,much faster
than that Of the population.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-30
Try Graln-O! Try Graln-O!
Lake aud Rail to Chicago
and Milwaukee.
Graham & MOrtOn Transportation Co.

Steamer Lines from Benton Harhor
and 81. Joseph, Mich, to Chicago and
Milwaukee. connecting at ~. Joseph
with the Chicago q West Michigan Rv.
This line operates the first class side
wheel steamer, city Of Chicago and
City Of Milwaukee, and the propellers
City of Louisville" and "WoodS, -
making trips twice daily to Chicago
during June, July, August and Septem.
bcr daily trips remainder Of season,
and tri-weekly trips 70 and from Mil
waukee. Service first class. fare lower
than all rail routes. Docks. Chicago,
foot of Wabash Ave Milwaukee. foot
Of Broadway For further information
address
j. II. GRAHAM, President,
BENTON HARBOR. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-30
Everybody Saws So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the mos, won
dCriu medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing 10 the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys. liver and bowels
cleansing the entire system. dispcl colds
cure headache, fever habitual constitution
and bi.iousncss. Please buy aud try a bol
Of g. G. C. to-day; 10, -. 20 cents. Sold an,
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-30
New EngInna,s Cultivated Area.

In 20 years the cultivated area of New
rnrlaud has diminished from II, 150, 900
acres to 10,740,000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-30
Village Council
ALMA, MICH u

ALMA, Mich July ~, 1897
Regular meeting OF the Common Council
for the Village of Alma on the above
date
Pr, sent President Bagley. trustees Tinker,
Dean. POilhsky and Brewbhker
Absent Ttu-tees " ilsOn and Glass
Minutes OF ldst Two meetings read and upon
motion were approved.
The followins claims were presented and
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-30

- cure tonst5 patton Forever.
II .., '.... 1rC,., Ca....y aiua.lic 1u' ,' &c.
II q. G &. iall 10 cure. druggists !. fund money.
Last summer one of our grand child
rem was sick with bowel trouble, says
Mrs. + Gregory, of Frederickstown, No.
"Our doctors remedy had failed, then
we tried Chamberlain Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, which gave very
speedy relief. For sale by Bivins *
Rhodes.
No-To- Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weak
men strong, blood pure. SOC, 81 All druggists
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-07-30

meeting he nud Instructed clerk To draw Ordtr
go Grl T. Stone tor So, Order was druwn and
non the action OF President Baglcy was APP
proved
Committee on position OF electric light poles
asked Tor more time which was granted.
Trustee lilaSs appears.
ucport OF street commissioner was read ind
h' walks IN front o. property owned 10y \
hurCh on PARK street needs repairing ana IN
#, Mt o property owned by TIL estate, lot IL,
b,r,K I, illaV" ii Alma, ana property OWNED
uy Mrs j Is Craw ford. lot :, block ., Case add
tIDli. n. 81 new walks
Moved, supported aud carried that ord
nance relative To granting OF rauchise Tor the
establish mcut ~ "A ~ stem OF electric lighting
ard power IN village OF Alma be put on ~
second reading
Ordinance was read
Trustee Wilson appears.
MoY, d, supported and carried that rules be
suApruGcd ana that ordinance relative 10
trAntIng OF franchise Tor the establishments 81
a system OF electric lighting aud power ln Nll'
aps o, = Ina be placed ON It's thlrd anu lost
reading.
OrdInunc. was read
Moved And supported that ordinance rclH-
i've t. granting OF franchise tor the cstbb ish-
meut ot a system OF electric lighting aud
power IN village OF Alma he accepted ana
adopted aud ordered published.
icas, Glass, Tinker. wilson Dean, PollaskA
aud BrewbHker Nays, none.
Trustee Tinker gives notice that at next
regular meeting ne Will Introduce All ordi-
nance regulating the KIND OF material 10 bc
hmi's of { hur n street aud Water street east
on Superior street in viiugc OF Alma.
Moved, Supported and carried that clerk bc
instructed 10 port notices ordering sidewalk
paired on property own by Till estate ana
that other sidewalks be ordered.
jpou motion council Adjourned.
L \ BAILEY, Ely HhtwhAkEh.
President Acting clerk
The record-union., 1897-11-22
GOOD WORK HAS Been DONE.
HOW FRUIT PESTS HAVE BEEN
KEPT OUT OF THE STATE.
Quarantine Officer Craw's Report
to the State Board Of Hor-
ticulture.

Quarantine Officer Alexander CraW
yesterday presented to the State Boaro
of Horticulture his report of what nao
been done in his department during
the past year in preventing and eraol-
eating insect pests. The report is as
follows:
To the Honorable State Board OF
Horticulture-Gentle During the
summer months importations Of trees
and plants are usually light, but since
my report to you, dated April 24th,
greater number of vessels have been
found with plants on board, although
the aggregate number of plants was
less than during and corresponding Pc
riod. Eighty-six steamships and sail
ing vessels came into port with plants
from foreign countries. The imports
were eighty-seven large cases and
crates, and one hundred and seventy
seven small boxes, baskets and loose
lots.
AS formerly, all plants or fruit hav-
ing insects new to the State, have
been destroyed The danger to the cit
rus interests Of the State from the in
PREDICTION Of the Mexican orange
worm (Trypeta ludens) increases with
of that country. SO far as known this
pest is confined to the States of More
los and Puebla, 100 miles south of the
City of Mexico, but within the past few
years it has been found on oranges
from those States in some of the mar
kets of the United States. We may look
for It's appearance at any time in
other orange growing sections of Mex
la17 n
mia is in the use of fruit cars that
have been used to haul Mexican or
anges and then sent here to move our
orange crop All fruit cars arriving
in California should be thoroughly
cleaned out and the sweepings burned.
Afterward the cars should be fumigated
with bisuphide of carbon, or the floor
treated with steam to destroy any chry-
sails that might be lodged in the cracks.
The larvae always creep downward
and would change to pupae in the
debris on the floor. On this account BIZ
sulphde of carbon will be preferable
for fumigating purposes to hydrocyanic
acid gas.
Its heavy penetrating vapor and pow
erful solvent properties act better upon
the inert chrysalis.
When Albert Koeble left last April
for Mexico, on a collecting trip for ben
eficial insects in that country, for the
Hawaiian Government, l requested him
TO look up the orange worm" and
secure preserved specimens for me for
Identification. He recently returned
and informs me that the only States
that he is positive the worm exists in
are those previously mentioned He
made five visits into Morelos and on the
last visit, about the middle of October,
he secured the larvae. He reports it
as a most disgusting pest, a single or
The record-union., 1897-11-22
THE CYCLER'S COLUMN.
WHEELS IN THE NAVY-MORE
CHAINLESS WHEELS.
The L. A. w. Omcia1s-Bevel Gears
Wind Pressure-A Record
Eiuisher.

J. w. Stocks, an English cyclist writ
er, believes that the racing man has
done much to bring about a condition
whereby the bicycles of to-day are
light and easy running and of such neat
pattern. He says: I'VE should not
to-day be riding on the road marvel
ously easy-running twenty-five pound
machines but for the record side of the
grand exercise and pastime of cycling.
The slightest Improvement in general
cycle construction is first of all sub
mitted to the severe test of the race
track
One Western maker intends putting
out for 1898 bevel gear wheel for so.
His chain wheels he will list at 500,
and they be furnished with gear cases.
Another maker in Ohio will produce
chainless wheel that will be entirely
new, neither cog, clutch action nor any
form of transmission known at pres
ent One of the largest makers of
chains in the country, for whose pro-
duct a diamond hardness is claimed, has
a new device which should be boon
to riders 1t is thin plate pivoted on
the bolt link, which swings over the
head of the chain bolt and prevents 1t
from working loose. 1t is so much
part of the link that it is not noticeable
until pointed out.
In addition to the novelties in both
chain and chainless wheels next sea-
son, there will be put ON the market
several novelties in tires. A tire of
recent invention that will attract the
attention of those interested in what
ever possesses the feature of newness is
one that approaches more nearly than
any other the ideal nonpuncturable tire.
1t was invented by Joseph Askin of
Chicago, who describes it as COM
bination of the single tube and the old
solid rubber tire, inasmuch as it pos
sesses the strong features of both. The
tread of the tire, or the part that in
riding comes in contact with the
ground, is occupied by strip of soft
rubber half an inch thick that is prac-
tically non-puncturable. This strip
combined with what is otherwise an
ordinary single tube tire furnishes the
rider with the long sought properties
of resdliencv and n-puncturability.
The "JerviS Letter says: Ine re-
port from League of American Wheel
men headquarters now is for local or
ganization. Beside that of feeling the
general pulse on all matters. this was
one of the main objects of President
Potter's trip across the country. He
calls attention to the fact that the
league has grown to proportions beyond
the possibility of members being kept
in touch with a single national head
quarters. The larger State divisions,
also, have become too large to maintain
intimate relations with members. To
insure proper attention to good roads
matters, renewals and other interests.
local organization has become impera-
tive. Mr.. Potter sounds call to arms
for the members of the Committee on
Local Organization, Of which he is
Chairman and to which the Chief Con-
sui in every division of more than LOCO
The record-union., 1897-11-22
Value of the Maple Tree.

There are more than sentimental rea
sons why the maple tree should be held
IN regard by Canadians. AS a sourca
or commercial profit the value of the
tree is not sufficiently appreciated. Ac-
cording to the census of 1891. the an
nual production of maple sugar in On
tario amounts to 5,665, ,796 pounds.
which means. at average market prices.
almost half million dollars. This
industry is capable of great develop-
ments. and the merchants of the conn
try should be interested in encourae ing
farmers to take it up more extensively.
The sugar bush of the Michigan Aeri-
cultural College yields an annual re-
turn OF II per cent, valuing the wood
land at 500 an acre. A Simcoe County
farmer estimates that the yield of ten
acres of maple trees, when the SAP is
converted into syrup and sugar. gives
a net return Of about SO per acre In
addition, there is to be considered the
annual growth of wood suitable for fuel
and farm uses, which should amount to
five cords each year. In what industry
can the farmer obtain greater returns
with the expenditure of an equal
amount of labor and capital? The bulk
of the maple sugar produced in Canada
is consumed here
We have not mentioned the useful
ness of the wood of this tree for cabinet
making purposes or for interior decora-
ton. But people in other countries ad-
mire 1t and value it, if we do not. Per-
haps we are so far familiar with it that
we have ceased to consider its worth in
this aspect. Still this is another of the
directions in which the maple is of
value.-Toronto Monetary Times
The record-union., 1897-11-22

New York Times: The bicycle has en-
tered the navy, and from present ap-
pearances has found a permanent place
every ship in the service has its quota
of wheelmen, who spend their leisure
time when the vessels are in the har-
Dor ON their silent steeds When the
ships are at sea the wheels are safely
slowed away, either below decks or in
the quarters of the officers and men.
The wheelmen are not only the
younger officers and the men before
the mast, but many of the commanding
officers of the ships who saw service
during the war have taken to the bicy
Gle. Two more enthusiastic wheelmen
than Captain Silas Casey, commanding
the flagship New York and Captain
Francis j. Higginson, commanding the
battleShip Massachusetts, cannot be
found They have become expert riders
and while their vessels are in the har-
bor much of their leisure time is spent
riding around the country.
A short time ago circulars We're sent
to the wheeling officers of the different
vessels. The outcome was the organiz-
ing of the North Atlantic Squadron
Bicycle Club. 1t was started on the
flagship New York by the Junior Off
GERS. Every ship in the squadron is
now represented in the club which
promises to become a strong organiza-
ton.
The North Atlantic Squadron is not
the only one that supports a bicycle
club. The men attached to the navy
yard at Brooklyn, as well as the
marines there, have taken to the wheel
1t is a common occurrence to see the
bluejackets from the receiving ship
Vermont or the marines attached to the
barracks either on Cob Dock or Flush
ing avenue riding in the yard.
The men attached to the ships of
the squadron have an advantage over
those ON the receiving ship Vermont.
AS the ships visit many ports, the
wheelmen attached to them can see
different countries. and they are also
given greater liberties than the men
on duty at the navy yard This, how
ever. has not dampened the ardor of
the wheelmen of the Vermont. They
have built a track at the navy yard.
Through the efforts of Father Reany,
Chaplain of the Vermont. a portion of
Cob Dock was turned over to the men
letic field 1t is situated near the ord
nance wharf and away from the busy
part of the yard.
The men were allowed to use the
place providing, they would improve it.
The place was in bad condition when
they took charge of it, about two
months ago. 1t needed many improve
ments. The men used their leisure time
in filling in and grading the place,
which has since become known as
''Klondike,'' as a large amount of old
shot and shell was used to fill in the
swampy places. The work of improv-
ing the place has been finished. Be
sides a large even field which will be
used for football and baseball, cinder
bicycle track has bees constructed The
track is as fine as any of it's size in
the country. A grand stand was erect
ed under number of trees which were
brought from Napoleon's grave at ST.
Helena in the Lancaster more than
thirty years ago.
The record-union., 1897-11-22
Boys Stockings.

Boys wear out stockings quick
ly. The kinds suited for them
are made especially to resist hard
wear. We have such a hose at I6c
pair, for lads 6 to II years old. 1t
is stainless black cotton hose,
woven double at the knee and
heel. The threads in the yarn are
smooth and OF uniform size. No
seams to hurt the feet.
The record-union., 1897-11-22

as they are so thin as to afford no
material obstruction.
The record-union., 1897-11-22
3ls{iIll l1Il llllal< |sSS0
IQueStiOns Which
You i1ay Answer.

We have not word to say OF
J the size of our stores. The amount
OF the trade done here is very
substantial expression OF public
opinion. The best gauge, how
/ ever, to apply to a store is: How
true are its goods? Does its
! merchandise fairly cover its
field? Are the prices low-not
here and there, but uniformly so?
Does it gladly correct mistakes
and take back what doesn't suit?
Is the air OF the place sincere
air? Is the service willing and
prompt? Is it comfortable and
pleasant place TO go to?
We like to think that these are
things which draw people here,
and not entirely the large build
! ing and big investment in mer-
chandise.
The record-union., 1897-11-22
MONDAY, $50 A. M.
Five Telling Items in Separate
Skirts, Jackets, Capes and
COllaretteS.

A few days ago we purchased guam
tity of Heavy Brocaded Gros Grain Silk
Skirts which would be excellent value at
81 so. Handsome new designs, heavy cord
ed silk, lined and interlined perfect hang
ing and we'll finished Certainly the best
skirt offered this season and will interest
you when you see them The quantity is
limited Don't delay if you desire to secure
The record-union., 1897-11-22
Plaid and Fancy
Silks, ST..

Ii you want the best values OBJ
tainable in Novelty Silks at 81
and 81 IS, you can ind them
here. Rich combinations, beauti-
ful designs and rare quality in
this seasons new silks abound in
our Silk Department.
The record-union., 1897-11-22

Mrs. Virgins is Nebuchadnezzar
widow"
What kind of widow is that?"
Grass, of course. Racine Journal.
The record-union., 1897-11-22

kDress Goods, ST a Yard.

Choice Dress Goods in the
latest weaves and color continue
to arrive. Wide, handsome ia
brics in shades of green, brown,
wine and blue are among the
most attractive styles. For swell
novelties in 5o-inch materials we
can please you at ST yard.
The record-union., 1897-11-22
(NlEI5II!5'l Ii ll3l, ||s|5|50
Thanksgiving Napkins.

We can furnish all qualities in
Napkins from 75c 10 81 so per-
dozen, but for Thanksgiving pur-I
poses we desire to mention our
best values only:
Bleached Napkins, ST. IS doz.
Damask Napkins, large size, So
doz.
Extra heavy Damask Napkins,
S. doz.
Rich Satin Danask Napkins, S5,
doz.
The record-union., 1897-11-22
School Hoods, 35C.

Not so dressy as hats, but warm
and comfortable. Don't look any
the worse by being worn to
school in the rain. Can be had in
navy blue or cardinal. Price, $50.
The record-union., 1897-11-22

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
gists refund the money If 1t fails cure. 25c. The
genuine has L. b. O. on each tablet.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-04-15

During the long suffocating nights of
July and August, and even June and
September sometimes; if anyone walks
through the poorer streets of our city. he
Will see every stoop covered with the
grown-up inhabitants of the tenements.
Chairs even are scattered along the side
walks, whose owners sit m them hoping
to catch the first breath of the breeze
that never comes. Would the advocates
Of curfew have the eahldren Shut up in
Their rooms such nights as these? Or
In the no-some Railways where, by the
way, the chances for mischief are just as
great as in the street? Perhaps they
think 1T would be enough If the children
were made to- sit quietly on the stoops
with their. parents. That might be a
little difficult to manage however; for
ever the heat does not check the energy
of youth.
OF course it Is horrible to think that the
streets, bad as they are. are fine hest
thing that many Of cur children have
But SO is it horrible that thousands and
unousanus OF people, young and old, must
spend unesT summers In & city, INK in
Sums al rnat; that honest parents by
working ten CIR twelve hours a dav ran
only provide a home that it is best for
enelr cnAdren 70 be IN as little as possib.e;
taat parents with their finest natures and
tue most earnest wishes through :gnor-
ance drive their children into the very
lives they would die to save them from
Tine late hours on the streets do NOT con.
Sctute the only wrong our civilization al
4pWs W exasl,-SNorth American Review"