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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04
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An Instance OF Heredity.

Mabel, aged five. while visiting her
aunt in low, marshy part OF the coun-
try. contracted malaria, and was quite
i'll on reaching home. Not long after.
ward her mother had a chill 81 can't
understand why You should have symp-
toms OF malaria, living on such high
ground" said the doctor. ooh" spoke
up Mabel. II guess mamma must have
Inherited IL from mel"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04
INGENIOUS BOATMEN.
Out I'm Oregon Devise
. Boat which Pulls Itself
Upstream.

In ST. Nicholas Francis Ellington
Leupp describes an ingenious device
by which certain Oregon stone-work-
ers save themselves "a deal of unneces-
sary labor.
Doubtless nearly every boy with a
taste for out-of-door sports, he says.
has made a boat which the wind or
the current would cause to float over
the surface of pond. l have seen
some lads rig up RATS on which they
could themselves ride down a swift
flowing creek; and | knew one, even,
who was clever enough 10 build a
complete little steamboat. He could
light lamp under the little boiler
and the steam would form, and the
piston would work, and the wheels
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04
THE ART OF BREATHING.
sentiaI Principles OF the Phil
osOphy of Respiration.

at may seem strange enough, said
. doctor the other day, "but really
over 90 per cent. of the population do
not know how to breathe. Nature kind
Iy enough adapts herself to imperfect
methods of respiration, as she adapts
herself TO the unnatural quantities of
tea, coffee or alcohol a man floods his
system with during his lifetime, but all
che same she does not approve. Why,
one of the first things an actor or a
singer has TO do is to begin to learn
how 20 breathe before they can learn
how to produce the voice properly. The
first point is to fill the lungs. Very
few people take the trouble TO do that.
As a rule they distend them until the
lungs are about three-quarters full,
and then stop, leaving the base of the
lungs unemployed, and naturally ready
for any mischief, like most idle things
or persons.
IF people would only take the
trouble 20 breathe properly, consump-
ton would no longer be heard of. Why
is exercise so beneficial? Simply be-
cause in running, rowing or cycling
people are obliged 10 fill their lungs
go their utmost capacity 20 breathe
in short, as nature meant them to
breathe. I have frequently recon-
mended those whose business will not
permit of any outdoor exercise TO prac-
tice breathing for an hour n the morn
ing and at night; exercise is not ne
cessity-breathing properly is. How
TO go about il: Watch an infant on its
back IL you want TO see breathing done
as IL ought to be; or il you have got
out OF the habit OF proper respiration,
one of the first points to remember in
learning TO breathe Is to keep your
shoulders down; they are inclined to
go up long before the lungs are filed.
Another part is TO get control over
your lungs; I'LL slowly, lying on your
back IL possible and feeling them fill;
then empty them at will-sometimes
quickly sometimes slowly. Unless the
mind has control OF the muscles which
distend and empty the lungs, then IL
" IL no use trying to breathe. An
hours practice daily will do you mors
good than all the gymnasiums in the
world. Yet, breathing is undoubtedly
lost art, and, IL we are TO remain q
healthy nation, IL must be recovered"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04
CANADIAN WAX PRESS.

crooked and unfinished combs. These
are cut out of their frames and melted
up. Where two or three rows of cells
next the top bar are good worker cells,
leave them in the frame as a starter for
the new comb next season. These use
less combs, and all odd bits of wax, may
be melted and purified into nice bright
cakes of commercial beeswaX.
First put them into a rather long,
narrow box, and pour cold water over
them TO clean them as far as possible
of pollen and whatever else the water
will carry off. Chop them fine with a
spade, and scrape 10 one end Of the box,
which has been raised higher'than the
other TO allow the pollen water 10 drain
of. Change the water often for two
or three days until the mass is thor
oughly soaked and washed. Then put
it into cauldron kettle, with enough
water TO float it nicely. The kettle
should be in an arch, which prevents
the fire coming higher up the sides than
the level of the contents, else the wax
may burn at the edges. When the mass
has boiled well for few minutes, press
cut the pure wax.
TO do this you need a bag Of burlap,
such as binder Irvine is shipped in,
about 1Oxls inches, with two loops at
the top TO hold it open 10y when pouring
in the hot wax. The press is made OF
two strong boards. l inch 1X5 feet;
laid one on the other, and strongly
hinged together at one end, the other
ends being trimmed down for handles.
Sharpen a board and drive it into the
ground beside the kettle for the press
TO rest on. and another for the end OF
the lower handle. Let an assistant hold
the bag open while you dip it about
three-fourths full from the surface of
the kettle with dipper, then lay it in
the press with the open end folded UNI
der. Strips of wood three-eight hs-inch
square and one-fourth-inch apart are
nailed across the lower jaw of the press
where the bag rests on it. Under the
pressa tin box about 20 inches each way
has been set TO catch the wax as il runs
out. Press by putting your weight
on the upper lever; shift the bag. and
I'NNf ''AAAs no may bf uil-
Ill the beeswaX IS practically all out
Empty out the refuse which remains in
the bag, refill from the kettle and press
again. Repeat the operation until
nothing remains in the kettle but hot
water. Now wrap the box i'm old quilts
or anything to hold the heat and cause
II TO cool very slowly to allow any
dross which may still remain 10 settle
20 the bottom of the wan. Fit remains
liquid for several hours bcfore forming
cake, the under side will be found
coated with a dark substance, which
should be scraped Oft before selling the
wax.
BE sure 10 choose a still, mild day for
melting up Old combs. With a cold wind
ii is almost impossible to get the wax
/ pressed before ii freezes" all over the
/ press and hangs in icicles in the box
| Farmers Advocate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04
SAVED HER HUSBANDS LIFE.
Countess Ito of Japan Proved Her
Courage I'm Time of
Great Peril.

Count Ito, late prime minister OF
Japan, is exceedingly proud OF his
pretty little wife, and we'll he may be,
for not only is she in every way charm
ing, but 10 her he owes his life. II is
said that number of years ago, when
quite young woman, during a rebel
Lion, Count Ito was hiding from his enc
mics, who, having tracked him TO his
home, sent a band OF "soShis" TO assaS.
sinate him. On hearing his enemies
approaching, and trapped like a rat
In its hole, the count drew his sword,
and prepared 10 die, but the countess
whispered: "Do not die: there is hope
stiA," and, removing the 'hibatchi,"
or fire box, and lifting up the mats and
the plankS beneath, she induced her
husband to conceal himself in the hol-
low space which exists under the floor
of all japanese houses. The murderers
broke into the room just as the fire box
had been replaced and demanded of the
countess their victim. In vain they
threatened and cruelty III treated her,
dragging her about the room by her
long black hair. But IL was OF no avail:
they could not shake her resolute fidel-
ity. Thanks TO her courage, Count Ito
escaped, and has lived to give TO his
country new constitution and become
one OF the greatest statesmen OF mod.
ern Japan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04
AGGY WAS AMUSING.
Filipino Monkey, Although Full of
Franks, Was the Pet OF an
American Regiment.

When my brother returned from the
Philippine islands not long ago. having
seen service in the island Of Negros, he
brought with him pet monkey named
Aguinaldo. In his native land Aggy
was quite an amusing beast. If the
soldiers happened to be in want OF
cocoanuts or mangOes Aggy would will.
ingly go up a cOcoanut or mango tree
and shake down any quantity of fruit
when he would come down and look as
if he was highly pleased at what he had
done. Although Aggy was useful at
times, he was very mischievous. For
instance. he would hunt until he found
some Of the officers best cigars and
then proceed TO chew a small hole out
Of the middle OF each cigar, making
them so they would not draw well. An
other fayorite prank was 70 throw
razors, toothbrushes and the like out
OF the window and then take refuge in
the top OF a cocoanut tree, where he
would stay until the razor owners
wrath had somewhat abated.
He relished spiders and moths. and
would frequently burn his feet or
mouth in attempting TO catch the
moths who were attracted by the light
OF candle. But Aggy did not thrive
in this climate He was sent 10 a man
who took care OF all kinds Of animals,
but in consequence Of the voyage over
and the unsuitableness Of this climate
he died about three weeks after arriv-
ing here.-N. Y. Herald.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04
ROPE WINDING ITSELF AROUND
AXLE.

would revolve, just as in a big vessel
that carries passengers and freight.
The trouble with al these toy boats,
however, is that they will go only one
way. Having made their trip, they
have TO be toilsomely dragged back by
hand to be started again in the same
direction.
While travelling in Oregon, some
time ago, | discovered a boat which
seemed to me the most ingenious
thing of its kind | had ever seen. 1t
was built by some stoneworkers TO
convey their stone from the quarry
well up toward the head of a small
river, down TO the mouth. The stream
Is everywhere so shallow that 1T can
be forded without danger; but it Is
broken at intervals by stretches OF
rapids, or "riffles," as they are called
in that neighborhood, often extending
as far as $50 feet. The men built
fat-bOttomed boat, which they loaded
with stone, and il carried its cargo
down the stream admirably. But then
arose the problem, how to get 1T back
when il had been emptied. 1t was too
heavy to haul up the stream by hand.
Where the water was comparatively
smooth there was no trouble, because
one man could ride on the scow and
make his way along with paddle
and n pole: but the difficulty was to
get it up the rapids. The best of
boatmen could not hope to propel it
against so powerful current, and up
hill at that.
How do you suppose they accom-
plished the task, finally?
BY making the boat work its own
passage.
They made two large paddle-whecls,
which they placed one on each side of
the scow, and joined them 10y thin
but strong piece Of wood in the shape
of cylinder. This turned with the
wheels, and served the double pur-
pose of an axle and a windlass. Each
end Of the cylinder. near where il
Joined the wheels, played in a socket
somewhat like the row-lock used with
an oar. only stationary, and mounted
on the top of triangular truss. To
the cylInuer was fastened rope
about POO feet long. When the boat
reached the bottom of rapid, ii
would be made fast 10 the shore.
Then the man in charge of the boat
would ford the stream ana mount the
opposite bank, taking with him the
rope in a coil, and paying it gradually
out as he walked, so as TO keep il al
ways taut. At the head of the rapid,
or trifle beyond, he would fasten the
further end of the rope TO tree. The
moorings OF the boat would be loosed,
and the current left TO do the rest
without assistance. The paddle
wheels. unable TO resist the force OF
the water flowing against their sunk
en- blades, would slowly revolve. and,
Of course, every revolution OF the
wheels would cause the rope TO wind
itself around the axle. With each
turn OF the rope the boat would neces-
sarily be drawn forward and up the
stream; so, by the effect OF the con-
tinued winding. it would gradually
rise and rise till il reached the place
where the current ceased 10 exert so
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04

much power. There il would be made
fast again, until the rope could be dis
engaged from the cylinder and coiled,
ready for use when needed. Then the
man would cut loose, seize his paddle
or pole, and work away till the next
rapid was reached, when he would
start off with his rope and repeat the
operation described above.
This process is wearisome with q
heavy stone-boat but il struck me, as
| watched IL, that bright boy could
adapt il TO a toy scow and get a deal
OF amusement out OF il. II the expert.
ment did nothing more, 10 would at
least he lesson in the art which
every mechanic must lesrn-of max.
ing the forces OF nature his servants,
and compelling them TO do for him
what would otherwise require a good
deal OF labor at his hands.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04
THE PIG IN HARNESS.

drives about the town. He has o
trained pig and bitches Al up TO 8
small wagon built to order for the
animal. Many little boys have goat
carts. but pig cart is certainly a
novelty. The pig makes fine horse,
and seems to enjoy the proud dstinc.
ton of trotting around the town with
his young master in the cart behind
him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04
a Gift to Give.

1t is often difficult to decide what to
get your friends for holiday gifts. Here
is a suggestion:
Good morning, Jennie, have
brought YOU nice present" said Ger
trude, as she handed her friend neat.
ly wrapped package.
The pale, weak looking girl, who was
slowly recovering from severe illness,
opened the bundle and held up large
bottle OF clear rich medicine.
Hoods Sarsaparilla, she exclaimed.
81 have been reading about it today and
wished had bottle"
On New Years Day Jennie was able
to be out on the street, and to her
friends who remarked how we'll she was
looking she simply said, Hoods Ssr.
saparilla." and every one Of them knew
it was this great medicine that had
given back her health.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04
A Postmaster's View of il.
Bloomingdale, Ind. Feb. 90, 49,

Bloomingdale, Ind, Feb. &c, 1893.
Pepsin Syrup Co.
Gentlemen After having given DIR.
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin fair trial In
my family, l unhesitatinRly pronouncs
10 "A great boon 10 all suffering from in
digestion, constipation and dyspepsia iu
all their forms with all their train OF
evil consequences. i have fought dys-
pepsia and constipation Of a severe char
acter for 25 years, have employed the
most skilled physicians that l could
reach, have spent hundreds OF doIlars
and now / find more relief in this pleas
ant remedy than have found in any
thing else. To all persons OF sCdentary
occupations in life. wish 10 say bay it
and use It, have spent 10 years at the
postmaster's cesk. averaging Il hours
per day, ard know now If had had this
remedy years ago it would have saved
me much suffering Respectfully yours
w NJ MCCOY, l.. NJ,
BloOmiDgdale, Ind.
Sharrar IL Mulholland
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04
$1,000 Worth of Good.

A II. Thurness of Wills Creek Goal
Co., Buffalo. O, writes Il have been
afflicted with kidney and bladder trouble
for years, passing gravel or stones, with
excruciating pain. Other medicines only
gave relief After taking Foley Kidney
Cure the result was surprising A few
doses started the brick dust, like fine
stones, etc., and now | have no pain
across my kidneys and feel like new
man Foley's Kidney Cure has done
me $1,000 worth Of good Sharrar 81
Mulholland
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fill
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
II they are sick or out
Of order, they fail to do
their work.
Pains, aches and rheu-
matlsm come from ex-
cess Of uric acid in the
blood, due 10 neglected
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04

No one can reasonably hope for good
health unless his bowels move one each
day When this is not attended to, dis
orders. Of the stomach arise, biliousness,
headache, dyspepsia and piles soon follow
If you wish to avoid these ailments
keep your bowels regular by taking
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tab
let's when required. They are so easy TO
take and mild and gentle in effect. For
sale by Bivins IL Rhodes, druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04
ERtnI RUNAWAY.

Flint, Mich. Dec. 2s.--In a runaway
accident here DR. George W. Rowland
was killed and &. II. Quigley, prom
inent business man, fatally injured
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04
Over a Hundred Drowned

London, Dec. PA dispatch say.
that the japanese training ship Tsukis-
hima Maru was lost with all hands,
numbering l2l. near Namadzu, Japan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04

Gold and cough cures are numerous,
bnt the one that leads all others in
merit, IS Foley's Honey and Tar. which
is in great demand these days. Sharrar
& Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04
WEAPON FOR OFFICERS.
Mexican Inventor Thinks His Combi.
nation sword and Revolver Fills
Long-FeIt Want.

Here we illustrate a combination
sword and pistol recently patented in
England by b. Reyes, of Monterey,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04
Over-WOrk WeakenS
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04
BOYS FUNNY TURNOUT.
Illinois Youngster Drives q Trained
Pig Hitched tn Trap BuiIt
for the Purpose.

Here is the picture of "A funny little
turnout in which a little boy. a son
of John Wraight. OF Ashford, Ill,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04

klOllCy NOuCICs
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble. because the heart is
over-working in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
II used 10 be considered that only urinary
troubles were 10 be traced to the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ming in kidney trouble.
II you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doc,oring your kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of Or. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy is
soon realized. II stands the highest for its
wonderful cures ofthe most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits EFC
by all druggists in fifty <s-Tr-y5s u
cent and one-dollar siz- III Il
es. You may have a ~ s. ELY ss ss9
sample bottle by mail Home Of svamp-Ro
free. also pamphlet telling you how TO find
out if you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Or. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, N. 7.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04
Sharrar IL Mulholland.

Bad d,ice j. often fatal to the al
wiser.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04

No less than i've systems Of law ex
iSt ia Germany.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04

cease u be depressed by learning
slowly If am to learn forever
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04

If you are in a hurry avoid the train
" thnnpht
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-04

would revolve, just as in a big vessel
that carries passengers and freight.
The trouble with al these toy boats,
however, is that they will go only one
way. Having made their trip, they
have to be toilsomely dragged back by
hand to be started again in the same
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-26
FUNERAL OF COLI ANDERSON.
Last Rites to Be Performed Tomorrow
Morning.

The funeral Of the late Colonel Alexander
D. Anderson, who sought death in the river
below Mount Vernon Sunday, after suffer-
ing much physical pain, incident to his ILL.,
ness, and whose body was recovered yes
terday, will take place at 10 o'clock to-
morrow morning from his late residence,
No. 300 street northwest. The interment,
which will be private. will take place at Oak
Hill cemetery. Services over the body will
be conducted by the Rev. A. s. Fiske, pas
tor Of the Gunton-Tempie Memorial Pres
byterian Church.
The body of Colonel Anderson reached
here yesterday afternoon on the police
boat Vigilant, arriving about 4 o'clock. A
son Of the deceased was at the wharf when
the boat arrived. Undertaken j. William
Lee took charge of the remains and re-
moved them to the family home. In the
pockets of the dead mans clothing the po-
lice found number Of newspaper clippings.
Some Of them told of Colonel Anderson
connection with the worlds fair and naval
review, while others referred to numerous
financial schemes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-26

Specials for Boys.
40 - q ~ for Boys Atwood Oxford
49,. Nv Gray cheviot Raglan Over
wv 6 " coats, with yoke back and
front, vertical slash peck
cts and raglan cuffs. Full cut-extra long.
Z $500 for $3S9.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-26
THANKSGIVING NeckWear.

: Ladies' New Black Liberty
Chiffon Ruches, with full ac-
Gordon pleated ends. Worth
$1.50. Offered as
a special tomorrow no.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-26
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
RESIGNATION OF REV. FRANK H.
BARTON ACCEPTED BY vEsTRY.
Action Taken With Reluctance-NC
Steps Toward Selecting Success
sOr-General News.

1t is understood that the vestry of St.
Johns Church, at its meeting Sunday, &C
cepted the resignation Of Rev. Frank H.
Barton, mention Of which was published in
The Star yesterday. The resignation was
accepted with deep regret. Had 1t been
possible to vote against accepting the Ves-
trymen would have done SO, but Mr.. Bar
ton left them no alternative. A letter &C
cepting the resignation was drafted and
forwarded to the pastor, announcing the
regret of the board at losing his services
and expressing appreciation OF the good
done by him while. at the head of the
church. This letter was received by Rev.
Mr.. Barton yesterday. Nothing has as yet
been done regarding the selection of Mr..
Bartons successor, the vestry meeting
being devoted entirely to discussing his let
ter of resignation.
Social Function.
An elaborate matinee euchre was given
yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Charles Stohl-
man at her home, 1925 n street, to a lin
tied number of friends.dThere were five
tables, andsplaying commenced at o'clock.
continuing for several hours, luncheon
being served at the close. Handsome prizes,
the handiwork Of tase hostess. were given
to the lucky leaders, Those present were
Mrs. Bechtel. Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Cammack.
Mrs. Grant Fugitt; :Mrs. Gilmore. Mrs.
Jacobsen. Mrs Miller. Mrs. MCGOWAN, Mrs.
Lynch, Mrs. Charles, Mrs Keliher. Mrs.
Shekell, Mrs. J. IStohlman. Mrs. Hunt,
Mrs. Sutliffe, Mrs. Zehisand the Misses
Britt, Wissner, O'Dpnoflue and Mallon.
Briefs.
Mr.. Chris. Hager OF 1882 32d street left
this morning for Baltimore. where he will
embark on the steamer Gera tomorrow at
ternoon at 2 o'clock for trip to Germany
and the continent calculating to spend
three months abroad.
A permit has been given the Washington
Traction and Electric Company to burn oil
! for the purpose Of thawing out switches
whenever the temperature OF the weather
| Is such as to prevent their proper opera.
| ton. The quantity of the oil to be burned
| Is to be limited, according to the terms OF
| the permit.
NJ. A, Gillian has begun the erection OF
a two-story and attic frame dwelling II
| Cleveland Park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-26
MRS. MCFARLAND BETTER.
Her Husband Returns Home Fro
Lakewood, N. j., Today.

Lakewood, N. j., Today.
Commissioner Macfarland returned this
morning from Lakewood, N. j., where he
left Mrs. mcfarland slowly improving at
the sanatorium. Her sister, Mrs. Strong,
and her trained nurse, Miss Fowler, are
with her. 1t is believed that she will re-
cover so steadily as to return home for
Christmas In spite of her weak condition
Mrs. Macfarland's comfort in the hospital
ambulance, which took her to the train, and
the private car loaned by friend, which
took her to Lakewood, made the Journey a
benefit rather than an injury, and she be-
gan to improve from the time she left
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-26
want. I. Reconsiaerat,on.

Mrs. Iinnie NJ. Bourne Of 2027 Hillyer
place has written to the District Commits
sioners asking for q RECOMMENDATION Of her
protests against paying assessments for
water mains on both AUDITING street fronts
Of . corner lot owned BY her In Takoma