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 HousEToP SCULPTURE.
Ruskin Said Some Severe filings About
 It-His Denunciation.

Ruskin Said Some Severe filings About
 It-His Denunciation.
 The extensive alterations which are proceeding at the Atheneum club, and which include the addition of story to it's height, have been thought in more than one quarter to be likely to spoil the effect of the beautiful frieze, modelled after the Greek, that runs around the top of the building as orig finally designed, says the London News. There is, however. some misapprehen- sion as to whether this is the club dec- oration which has won the singular fame of being denounced by MT Rus kin, for, in point of fact, it was not the Atheneum at the corner of Pail Mali and Waterloo place that the great art critic had in mind, but "service" club further along Pall Mall. The de- nunciation was made in the second Of Mr. Ruskin's lectures on architecture, delivered in Edinburgh as long as the November of 1853. He was condemn ing as a grievous waste of money the constant habit of putting careful sculp- ture at the tops of the houses, and he went on to say: "A temple of luxury has just been built in London for the Army and Navy club. It cost G4O,o0o' exclusive of purchase of ground. It has upon it an enormous quantity or sculpture, representing the gentlemen of the navy as little boys riding upon dolphins, and the. gentlemen of the army-I couldn't see as what, nor can anybody, for all this sculpture IS put up at the top of the house, where the gutter should be, under the eornice. ! know that this was Greek way or doing things. can't help it; that does not make 1t a wise one. Greeks might be willing to pay for what they couldn't t see, but Scotchmen and EagHsameh shauldn't."
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POMPADOUR'S RtNC4
1t Was Lost Over Century and Hsit
 Ago.

Ago.
 A ring containing an engraved stone was recently offered for sale to the medal department of the National Library, and on close scrutiny, says the London Post. the curator recogntz ed the gem as the famous lost "Tri- nm ph of Fontenoy," left by testament of Mime. de Pompadour to the medal department. The ring had disappeared posed to have been lost forever when chance brought it to the very spot where it would have been had Mme de Pompadour's will been carried out, ThS Triumph of Fontenoy" is one of the first works the engraver Jacques Quay executed for Mme. ee Pom padour. The favorite possessed con siderable skill in painting and engrav- ing on precious stones. She chose Jacques Quay for master, took him to Versailles, and installed him in hes apartments. where he gave her lessons and also executed a series of engray- ings representing the principal events of the reign of Louis XIV. There Is little chance of discovering through what hands the Triumph of Fonte- noy" has passed since 1t disappeared 150 years ago. It has just come from Poland. and precise information can- not, 1t seems. be obtained.
 Curious Rejoicings at A Wedding.
 There have been some curious re- +oicings at a wedding in County Ar nagh. Ireland. The bridegroom was 70 years of age. and the bride was 2S. After the ceremony an admiring crowd ahucked the venerable bridegroom in 1 flax pond and set the hide's clothing m fire. She appears to have suffered most. for her condition Is said to bs r1ticai.
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The Good News Spreads

and our business grows larger, and the prices small CT, every day. People come here from all parts of the city. When ever they need anything in our line, they think of us. We have furnished more cozy homes than we could possibly name. We have done 1t to the owners satis- faction, and we can do the same thing for you.
 BLUFF CITY
 FURNITURE co.
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Arkansas Midland RaiIroad Lauds.

5o,ooo acres of good timber lands for sale 2,ooo acres of cleared lands for sale, along the line of the Arkansas Midland Railroad. Free sites for factories and mills.
 For farms or timber lands, ad- dress,
 G. T. UpDEGRAFF,
 General Freight Agent, Helena, Arkansas
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BULL FIGHT AT BoULooNE.

Foreigners Disg1sted at tbs fsioodshed
 About fortnight ago a bullfght took place at Boulogne in spite of the threat of the national government to enforce the law against such eombats. The exhibition was held at 10 o'clock in the evening under the electric light Several hundred excursionists went in three specially chartered steamers froEs Hastings and Brighton. Persons who beheld the spectacle and who had seen the bullfights at Madrid are of the opinion that 1t was one of the most bloodthirsty combats that they had ever witnessed After having nobly fought for life six bulls were killed by the daring skill of the Spanish and French toreadors. La Laverito killed three bulls with three thrusts and two misses. Robert also killed three after several misses. Three horses were slain in the arena, two of them being frightfully mangled. A picador was also hurt, as one of the bulls gored his horse and pressed him against the bar rier. During the performance panic was started by the swaying of one of
 
 the tiers of seats, and about 5000 men and women elambered over each other toward the narrow exists. Happily the crowd was quieted. When the 8orging Of the horses began, several English women in the crowd tainted, and were removed by their escorts. Before the scene was half over about third Of the spectators had quietly retired. They were mostly foreigners aud open ly expressed their disgust.
 Uov., runeraI service.
 Lewiston (Maine) Spe. Chicago Chronicles: A funeral service by tele- pkone is reported from Somerset county. A citizen of Eustis had died, and his family desired that Elder Jac- quith, of Embden, should officiate, as he was an old sehoolmate of the de- cedent. Owing to bad roads the clergy man was unable to get further than North Newuortland. At the hotel there he met the superintendent of the tele. phone line which connects with the Dead River region, and the latter came to the rescue. The superintendent called up the Eustis station and or- dered an instrument transferred to the house where the funeral was to be held, The clergyman then spoke into the phone and deacon at the house of mourning repeated his words to the people assembled.
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Progress of Americas Commerce.

MT. Mulhall, the distinguished Eng lish statistieian, has this to say about the progress of the trade of the world: "If during the next twenty-five years Great Britain loses her trade as rapid ly as during the quarter of a century from 1870 to 1895, she will have yield ed her primaey as tke greatest of the worlds commercial powers. If in the quarter of a century ending in 1924 the same industrial progress is held by the United States as has marked the closing years of the present century. the United States will lead the world in export trade, with Germany second and Great Britain third" As the progress of the United States is the result of national and individual qualities, it is hard to see why 1t should not go on as rapidly in the future as in the past New York Evening Sun.
 Policemen and spectaolea
 New York Evening Post: An un- usual application has been made to the police board by Patrolman George ". Rogers of the Gates avenue station. Brooklyn, who wants to wear eye glasses. The lids of the policeman's eyes are inflamed, and the strong wind affects his eyes greatly. This is a new question for the board to decide. Some sergeants, captains and other officers use glasses on desk duty, but no pa- trolman has ever worn them on patrol duty. It is hardly thought that if the policeman got into fight he might be dangerously hurt by his glasses being broken. Rogers has been a policeman twelve years. The board has referred his case to the police surgeons, who will examine Rogers and report his condition to the board
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14
: Churches ! Societies.

First Church of Christ, Scientists
Service ii 90 a. N. at w. X. q. Hall,
Adams block. Subject for next Sun
day Reality" All are welcome.
Subject az the Baptist church next
Sunday morning The Bible and the
Christian religion" Evening "A per.
mauent incentive TO the Christian life. f"
All are invited to attend
The subject of the morning sermon at
the Presby terrain church will be God 5
Precious Thoughts" In the evening
the subject will be, "A hypocrite in the
church" All are welcome
ST Johns church-Fourteenth Sun.
day after Trinity. Celebration 7 30 a. m
Morning service 10 80 a. m. Sunday
School l. 30. Evening services 30 p
IN. All are welcome to all services.
By reason of the absence of the pastor,
Rev. h ). Sincleir at general confer.
ence. the services of the NJ. +. church
next Sabbath will be conducted by Rev.
II. + Butler. Every body welcome.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14
In Good Condition.

The Board Of Directors Of the Farm
ers' Mutual Insurance Company met at
the company Office in ST. Johns last
week, and fixed the rate of assessment
for the year ending September 1st at
% mills, or g 10 per thousand, with
a deduction Of eight per cent on all
paid in October, which leaves net as
sessment of only 81 90 per thousand, the
lowest in seven year. Secretary Giffels
reported a total of 80 losses amounting
to about $l1 800 90. There were 30
losses from lightning, but only three
lightning fires. The remainder were
small damages to buildings and live
stock killed. The company now carries
risks on over six million dollars worth
of property and is in better condition
than ever before in its history.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14
ONO EXCLUSION. ocrohER BIRD.

The Ohio Excursion over the Ann Ar.
Dor Railroad viii be given on Wednes
day October 3rd, not the 4th, rs enron.
eousiy announced in previous issues OF
this paper.
Excursion tickets good for return un.
til November Bird Will be sold 10 Toledo
ana 10 all stations iii Ohio on the Wheel.
ing and Lake Erie ny, Hooking Ry
Ohio Central Lines, Cincinnati, Hamll.
ton q Dayton Ry. and Detroit and Lima
Northern Ry. Special train will leave
Alma at S 81 a. IN Fare for the round
trip TO Toledo will be 81 80. and TO points
on above railroads in ONO half rate from
Toledo TO destination, but il must be un-
derstood that reduced rate tickets a.
points in Ohio will not be sold on arri
val in Toledo. Through tickets should
be purchased at starting point on Ann
Arbor Railroad. If your local agent is
not supplied with through tickets, have
him check your baggage through and
purchase from agent on train. For
further information address,
w. II. BENNETT, G.. z. A.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14

ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

A seven pound girl arrived at the
home of MIR. and NJ rs Geo. Hulse the
first of the week.
There will be a meeting of the Alma
committee of the Lansing, ST. johns &
st. Louis Electric Railway at w. A.
Bahlke's law office tonight. All inter
ested should be present.
The car house near the union depot,
formerly used for A. w. Wrights prl'
vate car, is being moved onto the Cohoon
farm north of town and will be fitted
up for barn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14
PernuIsite of the Sailors.

1t has been estimated that any crack
steamer leaving New York takes with
IL bouquets worth from $1,000 TO S15,-
600. In few hours the passengers be-
gin TO feel queer and send the flowers
out of their rooms. Then they are col
lected by the stewards, carefully sort
ed over and put into the icehouse, and
when the vessel reaches her English
port they are sold and the profits di-
yided among the MEM. Y. Sun.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14
Looking Forward.

It's winter now, of course" said the
good-natured old man 10 the passenger
on his left in the street car. but I'd
like TO ask if you are goin' fshin next
spring.
yes" was the brief reply.
Expect any luck?'
"No."
Don't expect to catch a single fish,
eh?"
No"
"Nor get bite?"
"No."
Not as much as a nibble?"
"No."
And yet you'll GO a-fshin'2"
Eyes"
SOL I. Gurus, amt it?"
eyes"
81 needn't wish you any luck, for
you won't catch blamed thing"
NO"
jest as big fool as l am"
Eyes"
"And I'm jest as big fool as you
are. S'long."
"Slong. "-Chicago Evening News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14
Sounded Significant.

Miss Matilda Snowflake sat at the
piano and sang: "All l Wants Is Ma
Chicken!"
Zeke Darkleigh. who had paid noe
turnal visit TO Miss Snowhake's papa's
hen roost the week before. squirmed
uneasily in his seat, and finally asked
In anxious tones:
isis dey anything pussonal intend
ed in dat song, Miss Matilda ?"-Balti-
more American.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14
Remedy for Smut In Wheat.
IF I'm he Mich Agricultural College Expert
ment station,l

Fem he Mich. Agricultural College Expert
ment station,l
F0rmdlin 7redtnent.-Take one pound or
pint of Formalin-the druggists may
call il 40 per cent. Formaldehyde-an
stir it into 30 gallons of water This
/ quantity will treat 90 or 60 bushels OF
wheat. Ii smaller quantity is re-
quired less amounts may be used, by
keeping the same proportions, which are
practically an ounce of formalin 10 three
gallons OF water. The cost Of formahn
ia small quantities is about five cents an
ounce
Sweep clean place on the barn floor
and sprinkle well with the formalin
solution. Put the seed wheat on this
sprinkled area and sprinkle or spray the
wheat with the formalin solution and
shovel it over until every kernel is
thoroughly wet. Do not be satisfied
with simply dampening the grain but
apply the solution until every kernel Is
vislbiy coated with water. Allowing 1t
IL stand III compact pile couple OF
hours lnsures the more complete action
of the formalin Ii the grain is to be
sown broadcast By hand at once it need
not be thoroughly dried before sowing.
But ii II Is TO be kepI long before SOW
ing, or is 10 be sOwn with grain drill,
Il certain degree of caution, which every
tarmer will understand. must be excl
clsed 10 dry II thoroughly so that 1t Will
not sprout ANA spoil nor be too wet 10
work well lii the grain drill. IN drying
the gram and handling 1t afterward care
should be taken TO Wet the floor, utensils,
bags, ETC., with formalin solution so as
TO Kill every trace OF the smut on the
things with which the treated seed Is 10
come in contract.
The above treatment is inexpensive
and simple 10 apply. We have never
heard of "a case where 1t has failed 10
work
Hot Wafer Iitafbeat.-The following
treatment has been used for years, and
If carefully applied is practically sure.
1t Is, however, more cumbersome and
laborious than the formslin method
though the expense fox material may be
little less.
Soak the seed wheat for ten minutes
in water at 1873 degrees +. Use tested
thermometer only. Provide two vessels
large enough TO hold twenty gallons
each, if possible. One should contain
warm water about l20 degrees F., the
other scalding water at 1873 degree. In
to the first vessel plunge the seed wheat
in burlap sack or wire basket. Keep
1t there until warm, then plunge into the
second vessel. lifting 1t out occasionally
and shifting 1t about III the scaldlng
water until every kernel has been ex-
posed 10 the temperature. Remove from
the second vessel, at the end of ten min
utes, and cool Immediately, either by
spreading on clean floor III "A thin layer
or pluuging into barrel of cold water
Dry and SOW, or SOW broadcast at once.
Seed once treated successfully by
either Of the above methods viii grow
emu free grain for a number OF years
Ia fact, if every farmer in the state
would treat MS seed wheat carefully
this fan and keep smutted wheat from
coming into the state there is 40 reason
why We should ever be troubled again
with tins pest.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14
Acard.

We, the undersigned. do hereby agree
to refund the money on 50-cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar If
II fails TO cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee a 25-cent bottle TO prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
SHARRAR " MULHOLLAND, Alma.
BIvINs q RHODES, Alma.
10S0-yr FRED HUDSON, Riverdale
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14
Can You Tell When

You have constant headaches, are nerv-
Gus and sleepless at night and feel tired
in the morning? Your blood isn't
carrying the right materials to your
nerves and other organs. Begiu taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great blood en-
richer, and you will soon realize a
change. You will feel better and
stronger, will relish your food and en-.
JOY refreshing sleep.
Nausea, Indigestion are cured by
Hoods Pills.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14
strictly Propcr.

Mistress saw two policemen sit
ting in The kitchen with you last night,
Bridget.
Bridget-Well, ma'am, yez wouldn't
how an unmarried lady be sittin' with
only wan policeman, would yez? The
other wan wuz a chaperon.-Tit-Bits.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14

Beautiful Alma on the banks OF the Pine,
with many spires and College so grand;
No fairer town on the Thames or Rhine
The fairest OF towns il cur fair land.
A city of works an American town.
Though youthful. a ri mt In powers,
Sitting m place-a well -tituug Crown
Were proud OF this city OF yours.
Twice have you had this club, cur kindliest
friet ds.
You've praised our worth end reuowr:
You know The way that our iaVors tend;
We love aud admire our own
Your beautiful children, whom we cha1ce
10 meet
Show plainly your splendid race:
Their steps are us Tree as fhD deer is Nr't,
With ease of Gctiou and -.tt of grace.
Your youths aud msiteus their studies
pursue.
With teacher, of fame and r'u1Nu;
Nuh .Outh, so brave and Wt!9.u- tr4c
Christian yrAccs wr-t rule the TOWN.
People of thutg htre-Ic, herr, Zoo ,l,, dell,
Liv, among ITS beautiful, toNers;
Not hale OF thr ,iit.. can tDt
on this wonderful city OF yours.
You buy our b,cts; cell tons or sweet
And butter fD -L.t muoc every Gay:
Your stree O Urc brisk aud Fcis L'lt,
a model Town We al. must sty
Most delightful visits for our club,
~ Wc l4Fc looked lpon your towers,
And while admitting th'- thriving hub.
You We mado the cry seem like ours.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14
An American Generals Chinese Nan

Gen. Fitzhugh Lee received much at.
tention during his recent visit to the
United States. He had stories 10 tell,
and one of them concerned his name
1t was after he had gone 10 Cuba, and
the manipulators of the telephone were
not very familiar with his name and
reputation.
What name is that?" asked one OBJ
orator.
"Lee-Fitzhugh Lee" was the re-
spouse.
spell it, please"
"F-i-t-z-h-u-g-h Lee"
THANK you. Plague take these
Chinamen!"-Saturday Evening Post.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14
\ Happy Day.

Two little London girls who had been
sent 10y the kindness of the wears wife
to have "a happy day in the country"
narratiug their experiences on their re-
turn said: "Oh, yes, mum. We did
ave a Apply day We see two pigs
killed and a gentleman buried. Troy
IimNs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14
TAPE W0R N
EXCURSIONS
VIA THE
pERE MARQUETTE

SUNDAY, SEPT. % LAST one THIS YEAR TO
GRAND RAPIDS
Train will leave Alma at 90 q m.
Returning leave Grand Rapids 90
p. N. Rate $3.50. Last chance tor a
Sunday outing III the Valley City.
STATE FAIR AT GRAND RAPIDS.
Sept. 2lth 10 2s'h, inclusive, Pere
VI rquette agents at ali stations III Mich.
Ipan will sell tickets TO Grand Rapids
and return, on account oi State Fair, at
one way rare plus 30 cents for admission
TO the Fair Children under II hnlf rate.
Return limit OF ali tickets Sep G9th.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14
To the Deaf.

\ rich lady cured OF her Deafness and Noise.
in the Head by pr. NchOlsou's Artificial Err
Drums. gave $4,000 10 his Institute, 80 that deaf
have hem free Address No. 1916 The Nichol-
son Institute, $50 Zig IN Avenue, New York
L s. y. lll5-lyr
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14

TQVUN I-A remedy for tins awful discs Ste
hO Ill N ha, al last been discovered. amp
We desire every suii.r 10 nave thc benefits 10
this discovery send : 10 y RAY Co, CHICAGO,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14
Remainder of 1900
for 25c....

The RECORD makes a rate to new
subscribers, which Will take effect
this week, that should attract the
attention of all residents of Gratiot
county who are deslrious of OBJ
tanning a clean and IT liable news
paper, containing all the home
and county news, together with
great deal OF interesting state and
national news, at low price,
Twenty-Five Cents pays for the
RECORD until Jan. /, 1901 Send
in your subscriptions and get the
RECORD during the great cam
paign of 1900.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14
A Pleasant MeeIing.

The Pine River Farmers Club met
with Mr.. and Mrs. J.W. Holmes at their
home in Alma on Tuesday of last week
and enjoyed a very pleasant time. The
program consisted of singing, praying.
address Of welcome and response along
with miscellaneous matters, among
which was the excellent dinner.
Mrs. Frear read AN article on when
to work and W hen 10 sleep but when
questioned closely, this lady admitted
that she wanted her work done before
sleeping. which dio not agree correctly
with the article read.
Mrs. Clark read an article on House
keeping Made Easy as other Arts.
She put much stress upon convenient
kitchen.
The discussion of the question Should
our Present Road System be Changed p
was participated in by several Mr.. Ely
said he knew Of road districts where the
work went undone The general opinion
was that our present method was unfair
OIL account OF the difference OF ability
and execution Of pathmasters and other
individuals. Messrs. Curtis, Frear and
Davenport were in favor of working
roads where taxed or limiting the power
of commissioners.
frankie Frear gave a recitation that
was received with much applause.
A poem entitled "How a Member
May Feel.on Going Home from the Club
was well received.
The next meeting of the club will be
held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis.
The following original poem was read
by a member of the club and the author
was kindly thanked in behalf of the
citizens Of Alma by Mr.. Ely:
WHAT AN OUTSIDER THINKS
OF ALMA
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14

DOR RENT.-Good house on Water-st. north
IL Inquire AT this Office or of Frank Perry
1ilbtf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14
FOR SALE, RENT, EXCHANGE, ETC.

re- Notices under this head will be charged for
at the rate Of five cents per line. No charge
less than Is cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14

L1OR sALE:-A splendid farm and also n large
II lot OF timothy hay. NJ. c. DALLAS, Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14

INOR RENT.-Eooms for rent in the McCarty
A. building west OF the Adams block. Inquire
OF John DduGam. Mrs. VI. j. MCCAkIY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14

EOJ MA young Misses Jacket on the road
IL between Ina and ~. Louis. Owner can
have the same ~ payin for this notice