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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05
Druggists Up to Date.

Druggists keep about as close watch
Of the season as any people in the world.
When the spring days appear and ladies
are thinking Of putting away their furs
the drug store windows suddenly fill
with moth balls, powders and prepare.
tons warranted to knock the spots off
a moth at 40 rods. When the sun gets
up n little higher the moth balls disap-
pear and tan and freckle lotions and
pre-, entives for mosquito and fly an
noyances take the public eye. When the
blazing heat of summer Is with us, cool
soda with pure fruit syrup signs nestle
up against corn remedies and root beer
packages. The fall comes on and then
Tie cough lozenge is Matched. Along
side it are sure cures for la grippe, colds.
influenza and toothache. while hot soda
steams and sizzles at your asking.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05
STOOD BY HER RIGHTS.
How Woman Lawyer Had the Last
Word,

The woman lawyer slammed pile Of
briefs down before the judge. accord
ing TO the New York Herald, and said:
II mote TO discharge the prisoner OIL
the ground that the prosecution have
not proved their case and that the evil
dence is irrelevant and immaterial."
"Motion granted" said the judge.
NO more dastardly outrage was ever
perpetrated," began the lawyer, than
the incarceration Of this. my innocent
client lie was engaged in the pursuit
of his daily vocation, when the strong
arm Of the law descended upon him.
He"
Madam" said the judge, have not
already told YOU that your motion was
granted? The prisoner is discharged"
"He was a man without guile" con-
tinued the fair counselor. "He sup
ported his family as best he could. He
was IN the midst of his family circle
when minion of the law entered and
demanded his immediate incarcera-
ton"
81 have already decided in your
favor. madam. as | have told you
twice." drawled the Judge What
more do YOU want?"
What more do want, indeed ." cried
the woman lawyer. her face flushing to
crimson hue. why, want 10 argue
this case. l stand on my constitutional
right as a woman to have the last
word. and I mean TO have it,"
And she did
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05

The little daughter of Mr.. Fred Web
Der, Holland, Mass, had very bad
cold and cough which he had not been
able to cure with anything gave him
a 20 cent bottle of Chamberlain Cough
Remedy, says w. p. Holden, merchant
and postmaster at West Brimtield, and
the next time | saw him he said ii work
ed like charm. This remedy is in
tended especially for acute throat and
lung diseases such as colds, Group and
whooping cough, and it is famous for
its cures There is no danger in giving
it TO children for it contains nothing in
furious For sale by G. f. Mahan,
druggist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05
SNAKE SUICIDE.
A Rather with Three Fangs shunies on
His Mortal Coil.

A United States cayalryman, sta
toned at Fort Meade, S. d., writes to
Forest and Stream as follows in regard
to the self-destruction OF three-fanged
rattlesnake:
"As To the suicide of the creature,
am forced to ask for an explanation.
The snake, at first sight coiled up in
the usual manner for a prime strike,
made n vicious lunge at my leggings,
then drew back and closely scrutinized
me from hat TO shoe. Instantly a
change of expression came over his fea-
lures and ferocity gave way to a look
that might have been born OF disgust
and resignation. l watched him close
ly, not knowing what might be his next
move. He suddenly astonished me by
plunging headlong into the Belle
Fourche. Motionless he sank and lay
at full length at the bottom. / con-
tinued to watch him until the last
vestige of his reptilious breath had
risen 10 the placid surface in pearly
bubble and then with the aid of stick
raised him from the water, placed him
in the sunshine and satisfied myself
that life was extinct. / had never
known or heard of a rattler taking to
water, and here | was confronted by
the painest case Of suicide by drown
ing in broad daylight. have since
then lost all faith in snakes. l havo
adopted and discarded every theory that
might offer solution in this case and
am now driven TO the belief that this
snake deliberately suicided because it
had committed the blunder of wasting
u well-meant, three-fanged strike on
United States cavalryman. Hereafter
/ shall travel incognito in those parts"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05
SCANT COURTESY.
Americans Accused of Being Rude to
Women In sleeping Cars.


II am sorry to have TO say it," re-
marked sleeping car conductor
reports the Washington Star, but
somehow, and l have no explanation for
it, men travelling are not as courteous
and accommodating to lady travellers
as they should be.
THE men who ask for all kinds OF
accommodations, when they have their
wives, sisters or female relatives trav-
cling with them, and they never fail
then TO claim everything in sight, are
in many cases the men who decline
TO give similar favors TO other lady
passengers.
AS a matter Of fact, the upper
berths in a sleeping car are the best,
the best ventilated. and / think expert
ence has shown the safest in cases OF
wreck. Still, the demand is nearly al
ways for the lower berths, because il
is easier 10 get into them. This is par
ticularly so with lady travellers.
''1n my last half-dozen trips from and
back 10 the city / have had more than
the usual percentage of lady passen-
gers, and I have not succeeded in one
case in getting any of the men travel
ers to surrender a lower berth for an
upper berth. The men, being more ex-
perienced, secured the lower berths and
refused to give them up"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05
Sanitar,um Notes,

| A. H. Thieleus of Peoria, H., was the
guest of Misses Wagner and Merrill the
first of the week
| The friends of Mr.. A. j. Deveraux, Jr.,
will be pleased to learn of his greatly
improved condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ID. Bennett of Port
Huron were guests of friends at the
Sanitarium Tuesday
Drs. w. l.. and w. III. Buecleus of
Youngstown, Ohio, Il re spending few
days of rest at this institution.
j. NJ. Rosenthal and Leopold Franc,
the two leading clothiers of Toledo, are
here for course of treatment.
AT the end of each month the authori-
ties furnish an itemized meteorological
report of the weather to the State Board
of Health.
Owing to the large number of guests
and consequent demands two trained
nurses have been added to the force this
week. This makes the number now
employed sixteen.
DR.. Pettyjohn received a dispatch
Tuesday evening announcing the criti
cal illness of his uncle Rev. Wallace, ID.
ID. He was unable to leave however
owing to the large number of critical
cases at the Sanitarium which demand
his personal attention.
Among other guests we note the
names of Mr. and Mrs. j. G. Fleming,
M. M. Day, Chicago }. A. Howard, +.
5. Petit, Port Huron; Herbert NJ King,
Ethel Conklin, Grand Rapids NJ Ward,
Harvard, Mass. Mrs. Frank Frederling,
GAINESVILLE. Tenn. Mrs. Jas. A. Sander
fin, Henderson, Ky; o. h. Eastman,
Saginaw; II. X. Deveraux, Colorado
Springs, Col; w. j. Herdman and
daughter, Ann Arbor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05
London Needievork Guild.

The duke of York, son of the prince
of Wales, has lately become vice presi-
dent of the London Needlework Guild,
and in this capacity has contributed as
many as 107 articles to the annual ex-
hibition of the guild, which was opened
recently at the Imperial institute.
Most of the workers naturally are
ladies', but there are also men ASSOC
ciates. The duchess of Teck, the gen
eral president of the guild, is response
BILE this year for total of 3,633 articles,
while the duchess Of York sends in
aba; Princess Edward of Sake
Weimar, 342; Lady Vernon Harcourt,
2.0ss; Hon. Mrs. Halford, 1925, and
Mrs. Basil Ellis, the honorary secre-
tary, 1902. The grand total Of articles
received from the various branches of
the London guild is 55.o5o-a consider
able advance upon the number sent in
last wear
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05
The wav to Advance.

The following new story is told OF
the late Lord Ampthill. When he was
a junior clerk in the foreign office, Lord
palmerston, then foreign secretary. in.
PRODUCED an innovation whereby in.
stead of being solemnly summoned by
a verbal message the clerks were ex-
pected 10 answer his bell. Some haugh.
~ spirits rebelled against being treated
like footmen and tried to organize re.
sistance, but Odo Russell, as he then
was. refused 10 join the rcbellious move
mcnt. saving that whatever met nod APP
priscd him most quickly Of Lord
palmerston's wishes was the method
which lie preferred. The aPgrieved
clerks REGARDED him as a traitor to his
order, but he died an ambassador.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05
THE INTELLIGENT JURY.
Even the Court Himself Got Up and
Swore

swore-
Il don't believe everything | hear
about the ignorance of the average
jury" said an old lawyer in reminiscent
mood, relates the Detroit Free Press,
but once, when / visited backwoods
court IN the mountains of North Caro-
lima, | did happen on an incident that
shook my faith for time. The case
was before a squire and the prisoner
was up for hog stealing. 1t was the
rudest court and surroundings l ever
got into and l should not have been
surprised at anything, but was. After
couple of jack-leg lawyers had got
in what they had TO say the court
turned the case over TO jury and it
ad journed to barn TO decide the in
nocence or guilt of the prisoner. And
such jury! / can never forget what
a motley gang that jury was. In half
an hour il came back and resumed its
place in court.
Have you found a verdict?' asked
tho squire.
What's that?' responded the fore
man.
Have you found a verdict? That's
what, replied the SQUIRE
why, squire hesitated the fore
man, with foolish grin, we didn't
know thar wuz one lost; did we, boys?'
And even that court couldn't stand IT
but got up and swore."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05

The silvermen have cried that the
republican plank for international bi-
metallism was insincere, and meant
nothing but buncombe. But when the
republicans in the United States senate
prepared a bill for national represen-
tation i'll any international monetary
conference. and when Senator Wolcott
was sent TO Europe as an envoy TO
ence, there was much apparent cha
grin in the silver camp. Now the free
silver agitators show that they do not
want bimetallism, but silver monomet-
allism, pure and simple. When the
bill was taken up i'll the senate, last
week, Stewart of Nevada, the Old
Sleuth on 1.-The crime of %" said, in
answer to an inquiry. that he did not
favor the other nations of the world
agreeing TO bimetallism at the same
ratio as this country. Let them
stick to gold" shouted Stewart. And
he gave us his reason that the United
States should grab all the silver. Evil
IDENTITY there is no alloy in the pure sill
yer of Stewards monometallism. He
wishes TO wallow III the white metal,
with fence around him TO keep the
gold bugs out The influence of the
silver moon seems to be upon him,
with no yellow metal reflections in its
RAYS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05
A LOUD" OF TOBACCO.
How = Small Thing stopped Operations
on u Great War ship.

Lieut.. Emile Duboc tells Gn amusing
story of an event, which. he says, ce..
tainly led TO the downfall of hydrauii'
machinery in the French service.
few years ago the authorities of grer \
shipbuilding firm were very much pei
turbed when the trials for turning the
turrets Of u new battle ship, in the pres
ence of the committee appointed 10 take
over the ship, were failures. \ day OF
two before everything had gone salts
factorily But now the turrct, after
some slight movements, stuck fast,
The gauges indicated the normal pres.
sure; there was nothing wrong witt.
the turret or with the racks for rotat'
ing it; there was no perceptible leak
in any of the pipes, and it was so inn
possible to assign any reason for thu
behavior of the turret that the com
mittec had to go home without seeing
il revolve. That evening and the fol-
lowing day a complete overhaul wa.
made of the system Of piping, and 1t
was then discovered that one small but
important pipe was completely chQked
by "quid" of chewed tobacco, which a
workman had doubtless let fall into ii
inadvertently. When this was re-
moved the turret worked as well as
ever, but the disquietude caused by tbs
want of success of the day before was
only increased when il was discovered
how insignificant the cause had been.
From that day the naval authorities de
cided that in future wherever practic-
able the power for battle ship opera
tons should be carried by a wire in
stead OF steam pipe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05
CURSES OF INTERMARRlAGE.
Affections Entailed Upon the British Royal
Family by Blood Marriages.

4 writer in America, discoursing on
the results of intermarrying, gives an
appalling list of the diseases and de-
formitics with which various members
of European royal houses are afflicted,
owing TO this cause. From mere facial
deformity up to insanity, says London
Truth, there is scarcely any distressing
affection with which humanity is af-
ficted which does not find place In
the. list. Very possibly this catalogue
may be incorrect, but experience un-
questionably proves the fact that there
is n degeneration in royal families. To
a certain extent this may be due TO in
termarriage, but I suspect that it IS
still more due TO the species OF cult that
is paid TO royalties from generation To
generation, and which must in the n -
ture of things weaken their intellectual
fiber. Nothing can be more mentally
injurious for a man than 10 have all his
wishes anticipated by a crowd Of syco-
plants, and through life to find all
agreeing with him with whom he is
brought in daily contact. instead of be-
ing subjected 10 the discipline involved
IN social equality. Just az we have lost
the tails that were the appendages Of
our primeval ancestors because grad
ually the habit Of wagging them fell
into disuse, so all mental virility gradu-
ally disappears from families that arc
long regal, because they have no OPP
portunity to exercise II.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05

When "A merchant places an advertise
ment before the public he does it with a
desire to reach as many people as posi-
Bile Majority of merchants desire to
reach the farmers, and in these two
cases the RECORD excells all other adver-
Using mediums, for our merchants. 1t
reaches by far the largest number of
farmers as well as people in Alma and
adjoining villages. Figures count, and
a merchant is entitled to what he pays
for in circulation as well as anything
else and should not be misled
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05

When il was settled that VIM Nc
Kinley was elected us President of these
United States people began at once to
conjecture as to his cabinet And even
the most devout admirers of the presi-
dent elect have not been one whit dis
appointed A more intelligent, broad
minded and progressive lot of men than
those chosen thus far would be hard to
find. AS Secretary of State, John
Sherman, true blue, life long republi-
can has accepted. Lyman Gage, presi-
dent of the First National Bank of
Chicago, has been rendered and accepted
the Treasury portfolio. While our own
beloved Russell A. Alger, Michigan's
favorite son, will carry on the duties of
Secretary of War; Secretary of Navy,
Long of Massachusetts Secretary of the
interior McFenna Of California; Secre-
tary of Agriculture, Wilson of Iowa.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05

Constipation is a CURSE. and aillictS
too great proportion of the American
people. 1t rohS men of their energy,
women of their beauty children of their
life and playfulncss DO You want re-
lief: Then try DR.. CaldWell'S syrup
a. pleasant to take a. pure maple syrup
and pleasing in its action. Ten doses,
10c, (largc size, soc and 3l.0W of b. :.
Webb
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05

Our people are growing more aud
more III the habit of looking to c. T..
Mahan for the latest and best Of every
thing in the drug line They sell Cham
berlain'S Cough Remedy, famous for its
cures of bad colds. Group and Whuoplng
cough. When in need e such a modi-
cine give this remedy a trial aud you
Will be more than pleased with the re
suit
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05

The republicans of Michigan have
scored another magnificent victory in
the appointment of Russell a. Alger 10
the office of Secretary of War under the
president elect, Mckinley. 1t is un.
necessary for us to add any words to
the fitness of our victor for the place for
that point is already well established,
but the RECORD III behalf Of its many
readers does unite in extending heartiest
congratulations firm in the belief that
his future record will speak for itself.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05
Republican County Convention,

The republican electors of the county of
Grafton and all Others who may desire 10 unite
with them i'm uphoding the principles OF the
republican party are hereby requested to send
delegates Ia the county convention to be held
at the court house in the village of Ithaca. on
Friday February the 18th, 1897, at III o'clock a.
IN. for the purpose of electing fifteen dele
gates to the Republican State Convention TO
be held in the city OF Detroit. on Tuesday,
February 23rd,lS9i for the purpose of nom ma
ting candidates for Justice o. Supreme Court
and Two Regents of the University. Said
county convention will also place in nomipa
ton a candidate for County school Commits
sioner. aud transact such other bueiness as
NAV legally come before II.
The several townships and wards will be
untitled n hnlnnn1ns follows.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05

1t is now time for the republicans to
look into the spring campaign. In
addition to our township ticket we have
Justice of Supreme Court Regent of
the University and County Sch DOL
Commissioner. Every republican should
attend the caucus and then after good
ticket is nominated turn out and elect it.
Remember that Notwithstanding the
conglomeration pitted against us last fall
Gratiot is a republican county and will
show herself as such
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05
A Prominent LAWYER

of Greenville, H., Mr.. G. 4. Cook,
writes, Il have been troubled with bill.
liousness. sick headache, sour stomach.
constipation. etc, for several years. /
sought long and tried many remedies,
but was disappointed until | tried your
Syrup Pepsin. can cheerfully recon-
mend il 10 any suffering from above
complaints. b. 5. Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05
5000. 600. o 200. 900 Descendants.

Every known plant is occasionally
inhabited by it's own peculiar aphis or
plant louise. These curious insects
breed with wonderful rapidity--a
French naturalist proving that a pair
of them will. within ak weeks. pro-
duce five generations. or a grand total
of 5000 .o00. 00o, 900 descendants.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05
EXCURSION RATES To WASHING
TON FOR THE INAUGURA.
TION

On account of the Presidential Inaug-
uration Ceremonies March 4th, the
Ann Arbor r. K. will sell excursion
tickets from all stations to Washington
and return at one fare for the round
trip Tickets will be- sold March LIST,
2nd and Ord, limited for return 60
March Sth. o33-0-w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05

Canadian farmers need not sit up all
night TO learn whether President Me-
Kinley will sign the Republican Pro.
tective Tariff Bill of 1897. II is n fore
gone conclusion that be will do all he eau
to keep their products out of our man kets.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05
Republican Caucus

The republicans of Arcadia Township will
meet in caucus in the village of Alma, on Sat
urday. Feb. 18th. 1897. at two O'Clock p. m. for
the purpose of electing delegates to the county
convention TO be held in Ithaca on Fiday,
Feb 10Th, and for the transaction OF such
other business as may come before the caucus.
BY ORDER COM
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05
PRESBYTERIAN.

Morning subject, The Sunday School
and its Home Glass Department; even.
ing, Why Men are not Saved. All are
cordially invited to both service.
EPISCOPAL.
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany. Holy
Communion 5 40 a. IN. Sunday school
at 3 30 p. III. Evening service : 80 p
IN. Communicates are specially urged
to be present at the morning service.
METHODIST.
Morning subject, The Tears of Jesus
evening, The Divine Magnet. The
revival meetings are still III progress
and great good is being accomplished.
All are cordially invited.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05
War

waged upon the lesser ills We have
often prevented greater troubles. AS IL
weapon against Constipation, Indiges-
ton and Sickheadache. DR.. Caldwelps
Syrup Pepsin leads in importance 10
doses 10 cents. Regular sizes 60c and
SI.OO. OF Il. s. Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05
a BIG OF FER

SIS. SO Worth OF tIn0 Old Vino TOT
$500
The Speer n. J. Wine Co. Of Passaic. y j.,
IS Offering a case OF l3 bottles Chpir" md old
assortment of wine for 500 This offer below
costs only 10 stand two or three m 7uths and
tut ore case - a taWily. rs il is n loss and -
only done TO prove Co IN" finest c0nnois-eur
the high CHI racter and richpt - of these choice
wines pruducei at PHssnic. y j. We have
one of the circulars and list OF the wines
offered with all particulars. Every person
who sends postal card 20 The Specr n. j.
Wine 60 Pdssiac. \. d., may procure one
These wines are superb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05
Religious Notes.
BAPTIST.

Morning subject, The Kings High
way; evening, Christ i'll Gadara All
are cordially welcomed to the services
of the church.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05
sbecp ste,Iipp I'm sco,ia,d

The secptary of Scotland has ap.
pointed committee to inquire into the
alleged prevalence OF sheep stealing In
certain parts of Scotland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05
Notice

l will be at the Office of I. A. Ely on
Saturday of each week until further
notice, for the purpose of receiving
taxes. 935.2w G.. RUSH.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common water glass
with urine and let it stand twenty-four
hours; sediment or settling indicates Il
diseased condition of the kidneys. When
urine stains linen il is a positive evidence
of kidney trouble Too frequent desire
to urinate or pain in the back, is a so con-
vincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out of order.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05
For Sale or Exchange

A pair of runners for carriage or light
wagon. Will sell cheap for cash or
trade for cutter. Inquire at this Office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-05
WHAT TO DO.

There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR. Kilmer' :
Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy
fulfillS every wish in relieving pain in
the back. kidneys, liver, bladder ana
every part of the urinary passages II
corrects inability TO hold urine and
scalding pain in passing it, or bad effects
following use of liquor, wine or beer,
and overcomes that unpleasant necessity
of being compelled 20 get up many times
during the night to uriuatC. The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of Swamp
Root is soon realized II stands the
highest for its wonderful cures Of the
most distressing cases. If You need Il
medicine You should have the best sold
by druggists, price fifty cents and one
dollar. For a sample battle and pam
phlet, both sent free by mail, mention
ALMA RECORD and send your full post
Office address e. DIR. Kilmer q Co .
Binghamton, n Y The proprietors OF
this paper guarantee the commences OF
this offer.