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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-08-16
Question Number Two.

The sexton of IA certain country
church usually makes the most Of an
opportunity and is not above giving
what he describes as "A gentle int" to
the sightSeer.
The other afternoon he had conduct
cd party round the church. and de
spite the casual dropping Of more than
one gentle int" it appeared as II the
sexton was TO 90 unrewarded.
In the porch the leader Of the party
paused a moment. thanked the old sex
ton profuSely and wished him Good
afternoon
81 suppose" be added, you've been
here many years.
Forty" replied the old man, "an
It's a VERY strange thing. as when
ever I'm a-showing a party out O. the
porch they allus asks me ~ lt question,
or" with emphasis the othernv"
Indeed" smiled the visitor. "And
what may the other question be?"
what calls question number two"
replied the sexton calmly. lis jestthls
'Samiwell. is tips allowedY And Saml-
well allus answers, Tips Is allowed g"
"Samiwell" watched the party leave
with a lighter heart and n heavier
pocket.-LondOn Answers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-08-16
The Potato CrOp.

The indications point TO abnormal
prices for potatoes this fall. AT present
the tubers are retailing at 81 90 bushel
4 Alma, aud they are much higher In
the east In New York they are report
cd selling at s. barrel. Unless the
late potato crop turns out much better
than now expected. prices will rule high
during the fall and winter, and the
farmers in this part of the state who
are assured fair average crop, will de-
rive a substantial reward for their labor
in the potato field Canada will\ prob
ably be able to supply some excellent
very large surplus There have been
seasons when potatoes have been inn
ported from Scotland and other parts of
northern Europe, but the possibilities of
those sources of supply are very limited.
All conditions considered, it looks very
much as If the only check upon the ris-
ing tendencies of the potato market
would be the inability or unwillingness
Of many persons who ordinarily use po-
tatoes in large quantities to pay the
prices demanded. When potatoes are
worth more by the barrel than good
-four they are sure 90 be eaten much less
freely than when they sell at ordinary
figures. The bean crop promises well,
and beans will take the place Of pota.
toes in many families. And pork and
beans, properly cooked, are very satisfy
ing TO the appetite when sharpened oy
hunger
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-08-16
FOR LITTLE FOLNS.
Two Why. Of Seeking a Position.

Two ways OF Seek Ing "a Position.
Two boys left home with just money
enough to take them through college,
after which they must depend entirely
upon their own efforts. They attacked
the collegiate problems successfully,
passed the graduation, received their
diplomas from the faculty; also COM
mandatory letters TO a large shipbuild-
ing firm, with which they desired en-
ployment. Ushcred into the waiting
room of the head cf the firm. the first
was given an audience lie presented
his letters.
"Mhat can you do5" asked the man
OF millions.
81 should like some sort of clerkship. "
'Well, sir. | will take your name and
address, and should we have anything
Of the kind open will correspond with
YOU" As he passed out he remarked
to his waiting companion, You can go
In and leave your address"
The other presented himself and pa
pers
"WLat can YOU do;' he was asked
Il can do anything that green hand
can do, sir. was the reply.
The magnate touched a bell, which
called Il superintendent.
'Have you anything.to put a man to
work atE'
1--WE want mau TO sort scrap iron, y
replied the superintendent. And the
college graduate went TO work sorting
scrap iron. one week passed, and the
president, meeting the superintendent,
asked:
How is the new man getting on?"
"Oh." said the boss. "hc did his work
so well and never watched the clock
that put him over the gang
In one year this man had reached the
head OF a department and an advisory
position with the management at a sal
airy represented by four figures. while
his whilom companion was clerk In a
livery stable. washing harnesses and
carriages.-Boston Traveller.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-08-16

The tariff will undoubtedly be the
leading issue in the next campaign. II
the democrats m aiutain their traditional
attitu ie. their demand WI De for free
trade This country has had taste If
dem ,cratlc free trade, and Will not take
kindly O. repetition OF the dose What
the republican position will be has not
yet been clearly d-fued, but IT is likely
long before the time comes for framing
platform enunciations that the repubh-
can theory Will be clearly defined and
plainly sat forth. The principles of
protection TO home industries which
have been so potent in making this
country what Il is industriallv, CONNER
cially aud financially, will nor be aoan.
douad. With protection.as our national
policy W. have advanced TO first place
a. manufacturing people and our pro-
ducts are now found in every market.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-08-16
Fhe Kaiser Waited.

A woman OF high social distinction
In America was presented to the kaiser
at some dinner that was not attended
with royal state. She was talking TO
him when she was offered a famous
German salad. 1t was handed on her
which put her in a predlcament. She
did not dare turn her face from the
emperor to help herself to the salad.
The situation was too much for her
The emperor. seeing the condition at II
glance, looked at her for an instant and
laughed as he said, "a kaiser can wait.
but n salad cannot"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-08-16
Question Answered .

Yes, August Flower still has the larg.
est sale of any medicine in the civilized
world. Your mothers and grandmoth.
ers' never thought of using anything
else for Indigestion or biliousness
Doctors were scarce, and they seldom
heard Of appendicitis, nervous prostra-
ton or heart failure, etc They used
august Flower 10 clean out the system
and stop fermentation of undigested
food, regulate the action of the liver,
stimulate the nervou and organic
action of the system, and that is all
they took when feeling dull and bad
with headaches and other aches You
only need a few doses of Green's Aug.
ust Flower, in liquid form, to make YOU
satisfied there is nothing serious the
matter with you. Get Green's Prize
Almanac.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-08-16
As a Foo'

The west Ia general ana the farm
ing states IN particular, have been max
lug so much money since 1896, aud
storing away 81 much surplus wealth.,
that II would uot D. surprising If they
not only did NOT borrow money from
the east to move the. crops, buF and
not even call upon the east for rs own
money lent there having so much OF 1t
that they could leave The money sent
east on loans where it is and yet move
the crops with the surplus money stlll
held in the west The Grange of cOndl.
tiOns IL illustrated by something which
was said in conversation last year by IN
eastern banker who IN former tim :
furnished enormous sums OF eastern
money to the west TO move the crops.
where we had fifteen millions lent out
west four years ago" he said, lat a
high interest for the purpose 81 aiding
the crop movement, we cant place "A
million today At very low interest The
west has gnt more money than II needs
and more than II knows what Ia 40
with That was year ago Since
that time the farmers have added 10
their wealth by the heavy profits of their
crops marketed last fall and winter,
The western banks have increased their
deposits enormously aud money has
literally gone begging for borrowers III
the west AZ four per cent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-08-16
Champion schaener,. Change.

f. Carroll Schaeffer amateur cham
plon swimmer. will hereafter wear the
cOlors and compete for the National
Swimming association of Philadelphia
.Schaefrer formerly competed for the
New York Athletic club. but the new
A. a. T. rules. prohibiting all but un
dergraduates competing for organiza
tions outside OF the territory wherein
the contestant resides. makes II neces-
sary for Schaeffer TO elect TO swim for
a club In the Atlantic division OF the
A A. L..
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-08-16

GALA DAY AT THE MICHIGAN AGRICUL-
TURAL COLLEGE
On Wednesday, August 2lst, the
Grand Trunk Railway system, will give
their annual excursion to the Michigan
Agricultural College, Lansing, at very
low rates Territory will be on ID. 81 NJ.
division, Detroit to st. Johns on the g..
I. w division, Port Huron to Cassopolis
and all stations on O. S. a. NJ. division.
Cars will run direct to and from College
grounds For information. rates. etc. i,
see small posters or inquire Of agents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-08-16
PANTHelsM.

This + thy brother this poor silver "a.
Close O. the surface, otins boo h- dish'
Thy flesh, thy beating t.lrD. .uy ,.tv lie;
All this. ! say, art t.ou, -aiu-t thy wish
Thou may Il not turn awiH 40 shalt allow
Tho truth, nor shalt t.ou da a. question how.
There Is but one rrclt heart m nature % ating
And this is thy heart this say, art thou.
In al thy power aud an ths pcitu"-s
With tli. AMI that poor So ~ pu posse, this
And that hi-h olimh.n- fancy aud heart
Caught into hDayen or cast in the abyss.
Thou art the same with AN The httlt earth.
A DO 'e part. and -,miarn oi trth
sUa.l tell thee AMI thine 7p uuc-, oi soul
VIVA, fear D. death aui n'at q lit. is worth
The Poems ot railt llsury Shage."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-08-16
.R.cord nreeaIpu Roncb.

Captain Tough. the old time Kansas
horseman. who sold Smuggler. 2:15h.
TO Colonel II S Russell Of Boston. has
bought OF the Union Pacific Railroad
company a ranch OF 10000 acres In
Cove county, Kan. II Is said that he In
tends 10 make II the biggest and best
appointed horse breeding ranch In the
limited Sts'As
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-08-16
The OatI,.

The oath was originally an appeal to
divine authority to ratify an assertion.
The old Greek gods swore by the Styx,
and Jehovah Is represented in the early
books Of the Bible as swearing by him.
self, there being none higher. The form
OF an oath among the Hebrews was
"By the God OF Abraham" God do SO
unto me" and "God knoweth."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-08-16

Mr. BRYAN Is energeucaly engaged IN
the task Of promoting fusion between
the Populist, ID mocratic and Free Silver
Republican parties of.the state of Neb-
raska Whatever opinions may be held
as 10 the future Of the Democratic party
generally. it Is more than evident that
Mr. Bryan is not recoguiz d TO any .ap.
preciLble extent
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-08-16

From all accounts the drought that
cut the corn crop down one-third has
produced the largest wheat crop on
record Further, as wheat has failed
elsewhere in the world. this large crop
will bring big prices.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-08-16

If it IL true. "a it seems 10 be, that
Britain will withdraw 10000 men from
South Africa TO the northern frontier of
Iudis. what does il mean! That the
Boer war is noarly over, or that there is
truth in the talk of European interven-
ton al least
Evening journal., 1901-03-12
THE LITERARY WORLD

Soribners Magazine for April viii
be q Spring number with n special
cover I'm cOl0rs and illustrations in
color by a new method. twill contain
six short st0rles-articles by John
Fox. Jr., Walter A. Wyckoff, Mrs. Gil
bert, and others; and the pictures will
represent the best work of such art
lists as pe.TottO, Steele. Christy.
Weeks and McCarter John Fox. Jr.
has made a study OF "The Southern
MCuntaineer' ever since he left cCl-
lege, and he mas spent part of every
year among thgm. He will contribute
TO the April and May numbers of
.Scribner's an interesting slSttch Of
these strange people which will be n
contribution to history and sociology.
The mountaineer in fiction has become
a familiar character. but the noun
taincer as a real factor in the politics
of Tennessee and kentucky is little
known. These articles win be illus
Itrated from the fine collection Of pho
tog-aphs which has been made IN the
past fifteen years by r. c. Ballard
ThurE.cn, Of Louisville. Ky
Evening journal., 1901-03-12
AMONG THE PLAYERS

Children who are to take part In the
entertainment of The Brownies, and
their little friends who are not, ami
all their grOwn-up relatives and frtsadj
are eVincing the liveliest sort Of in1sr-
est in the affair, which is to be PRE-
sented in the Opera House on Friday
and Saturday evenings and Saturday
afternoon. The production is under
the personal supervision of II. L.
Bruyere, of New York. The program
will be as follows:
Act Opening chorus, 1--WE Are the
Fairies That Yon Read About" chorus,
Flowers. Pretty Flowers" solo and
chorus, I'm Queen of the Fairies; "
sighting of the Brownies gigantic bal
LOOM retreat of Fairies to arrange
toilet; entrance of Prince Aldebaran
and Brownies; chorus of Brownies;
song by the Aesthetic Fairy and the
Brownie Dude; Italian organ grinder
and performing bear; discovery Of the
Evening journal., 1901-03-12
Low Ralea west and Norahwest

Every Tuesday until Apgil 80. the
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Rail-
way viii sell one-day second-cass
tickets at the following very low rates:
70 Montana points. ts...........$ $500
10 North Pacific Coast points. . 5000
To California ................. 5000
These tickets will be good on al
trains, and purchasers will have choice
of six routes ard eight trains via St.
Paul and two routes and three trains
via Missouri river each Tuesday. The
route OF the Famous Pioneer Limited
trains and the u. S. Government Fast
Mail trains.
All Ticket Agents sell tickets via the
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul Rail
way. or for further Information ad-
dress Edmund Janeway, Travelling
Passenger Agent AZ South Third
Street, Philadelphia. IA.
Evening journal., 1901-03-12
:R OF POLICIES in FORCE, OVER 1000

THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
OnIce Oftihc Insurance Comm RsOner.
Mr. Peter A Hory Secy Of Economic Insurance Co
the requmon OF this department and al the necessary certificates for
close you certificate of authority to company Yours truly,
GEORGE w MARSHALL
Insurance Commissioner
Evening journal., 1901-03-12

again; song Of the Fairies, "A Per-
iumed FAM" grand victory for the he
roic Brownies; capture and banish-
ment of the enemy; the Fairy Queen
also sttrrenders to the Brownie Prince:
chorus, "Hurrahi Iiurrahr'
Evening journal., 1901-03-12

APOPIEXY.-Dr Agnew's Cure for
the Heart Is effective in apoplectic
symptoms. If you have unpleasant
dizziness, lightness or sudden rush of
blood TO the head, take precautions
against recurrence. This great rem
edy will remove the cause. The press
OF the land has daily list. Of sudden
deaths which would not be chronicled
II Dr. Agnew's Cure fer the Heart
were used.-74.
Sold by Miller Drug Co.. 402 Market
and n. B. Danforth Market and Sec
ond streets.
Evening journal., 1901-03-12
THE STATE OF DELAWARE,
Insurance Department.
MILFORD, D 1laWare, Mar


Company, located at
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WHEREAS
8
WHEREAS
tho
service of
NOW THEREFORE,, l. Of
Assembly
said Wilmington
piled With the to
the business Life establish
quiromenu 1
m THIS cEtlECATE or AUTHORITY granted however
don that shall be
missioner for any violation by the said gg,
agents, OF the laws OF he
- IN WITNESS WHEREOF have my
t 50 and this o March,
GEORGE w.
Conn o the Statoo of Delaware
Evening journal., 1901-03-12

From the shipyard OF the pusey
and Jones Company on Saturday alter
noon the steel gun lighter Rocket. built
for the United States government, was
launched.
Evening journal., 1901-03-12

On Monday night the devil makes
his appearance here. He's not the usual
devil one is accustomed to hearing
and reading Of. On the contrary. he's
a good-natured comedy devil. and is
responsible for an the fun and the
Evening journal., 1901-03-12

When Policy ECONOMIC INSURANCE COMPANY
GAS GOOD AS WHEAT" and available its full face value though
holder CASH IN BANK, to
qubbing about the claims against THE ECONOnIC IN
SuRANCE COMPANY.
THE ECONOMIC
andre
ANCE The financial Of the Company and tsibl policy connection
its and directors familiar DEIAWARzAN, and
sufficient the integrity and stability the Company
Evening journal., 1901-03-12

S. RodmCnd Smith and William G.
Mahaffy will begin at once 10 bulk
head the Cherry Island river front.
Evening journal., 1901-03-12

lost Brownie twins; Mother Goose ce-
lebrities; solo, "Star, VIII Love You
Forever" rally Of the Brownie hosts
Act columbian drill; Bango
Wango chorus; Hey-Ho-Hey drill; a
good night chorus, followed by imita-
tion OF Kangaroo dance, led by a
kangaroo.
Act. 3.-Brownie chorus; preparation
for war upon the insects; song by Fair
les, "In q Big, Big Town" fearful
skirmish with tie powerful enemy;
flight Of the vanquished Brownies;
council Of war; Uncle Sam, disguised,
gees to the ensmy's camp; return of
Uncle Sam with thrilling news quar-
tet. Vision" song, "Mending the
Nets" the Brownies of to battle
Evening journal., 1901-03-12

Again this week Manager Dock
stader of DOckstader's Theatre. pre-
sents a most excellent bill to his pa
irons. and at each performance yes
terday the house was crowded. The
liners are Gypzene and Roman, in
an electrical sketch entitled THE De-
mon and the Fairy" The turn is in
the nature Of an electrical pantomlme,
and introduces many novel features.
Little May Hoey, in econ songs, was
warmly received. as she is an especial
favorite in Wilmington. Dick and Ida
Kummins did a laughable bit Of com
edy; Nelson, Mailedge and Tenbrool1e.
Wayne and LAMAR, thinner, the Jug
gler, and Mr. and Mrs. John T. Chick
contribute many pleasing features to
the program.
Evening journal., 1901-03-12

mirth-provoking scenes in the newest
musical comedy. "The Frolics of Sa-
tan" So all who like good, pure and
wholesome comedy should not miss the
attraction. The company is an excel
lent one, and is headed by Edwin F.
Clarke.
Evening journal., 1901-03-12

again; song Of the Fairies, "A Per-
fumed FAM" grand victory for the he
rolc Brownies; capture and banish-
ment OF the enemy: the Fairy Queen
also suurenders to the Brownie Prince;
chorus, "Hurrahl Hurrahi"
In Shore Acres its author, James
A. Herne. has demonstrated that the
villain and fallen woman need not be
introduced in plays TO make them sue
cessful. In this pastoral comedy-drsma
both these characters have been dis
pensed with and the result is gratify-
ing, as all will admit who have had the
pleasure OF witnessing this ideal play.
shore Acres is underlined for a
nights engagement at the Opera House
on March 2S.
The names of Primrose and Dock
stader are synonymous with all that is
bright, funny, original and entertain
ing In minstrelsy. Both are compare
lively young men In years, but they
are old in experience. They know
what pleases. They are never satisfied
with good enough" they want to
hear their patrons say, better than
anything that was ever on the stage"
That's what adds to their prestige and
cOrrespOndingly to their fortune In
the coming visit of this minstrel com
binat.on, that will appear at the Grand
Opera House tonight the public is as
sured Of seeing the many things that
VIII delight and surprise them. Aside
from the funny things that abound, the
SCENE accessories are something that
will attract. They are really out Of
the ordinary The curtain ascends on
one Of the prettiest frst-part scenes
that was ever presented by any min
strel show. 1t must be seen to be ap-
preciated. Many thousands of dollars
were spent in its naturalization. 1t is
not made up Of cheap tinsel and gilt
tering gewgaws, but is in every detail
rich, elegant and beautiful beyond the
power of the pen to describe. The
singing is true and highly artistic. the
several voices blending with a har-
m0ny that stirs the soul Two funny
end men, Neil OBrien and Larry
D0c-ey, are not only impressively
ioriginal, but are fine vocalists. O'Brien
/ is the personifcation of all that is
original and laughable, both in speech
and song. while Dooleys work is of the
kind that unconsciously awakens APP
,plause.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-03-21
Mrs. Chase,s Good Record.

Mrs. Clara Chase of South Kingston,
r. L., only %, is the mother of Is chill
dren. When SCHOOL, Census Enumera-
tor Joseph T. Northrup went around
his district, he secured the extraordi-
nary enrolment at the Chase home
stead, and incidentally he expressed
his surprise at the youthfulness Of the
mother of the 10 babies. Then he was
shown the children Of the family, there
being in the group a couple of sets OF
twins. Enumeration Northrup vas also
told that the husband and father of the
interesting family was only %, just a
year the junior of his wife. About half
the children are of school age.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-03-21
where the Inventors Live.

Patent Office reports at Washington
show that in proportion to population
the District Of Columbia is now in the
lead with regard to inventiveness. Odd
ly enough Colorado next while
Connecticut holds third place. New
York is seventh in the list. 1t Is easy
to explain the primacy of the District
of Columbia, because many applicants
for patents take up homes In the ma
tional capital in order to watch closely
and constantly their interests in the
patent Office. But it is astonishing that
Colorado should hold a higher place in
the roll of inventors than any state in
New England, so renowned for Yankee
shrewdness in the finding out of new
things.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-03-21

otaITn, ana DSlnS no"
Solid and well, the ques-
ton often put to me is,
what cured you?' In an
swer I feel it my duty to
state that Swift's Specific
Is the medicine. I am
such a true believer in the
efficacy of Swift's Specific
that l can honestly and
conscientiously re m
mend it to any one suffer
ing from Catarrh. Have
recommended it to many,
and am happy to say that
those whom I have Undue
ed to use it can bear me OF
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-03-21
B1oodhounds For Railway Service

B~loodhounds are now a part of the
equipment Of the Oregon Short line.
The hounds will be kept at certain sta
tons in Utah, Wyoming and Idaho,
where their preseace. is thought to be
most needed, the character of b oun
try and the small number of inhabit-
ants afording excellent opportunities
for the operations of train robbers
The moment that word of a train rob-
berry reaches the railroad officials a
special engine and car containing a
pack of hounds will be SEM to he
scene at full speed and with absolute
right Of way. The bloodhound special
will stop at nothing until it arrives at
the spot where the bandits were last
seen. Experienced men in charge Of
the dogs will put them on the trail
Denver Post.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-03-21

A pow RI i 9 CINE cannot be run
with = weag hni'eH, and We can't keep
up the strain of an active life with a
weak stomach: n9ither cap we stop the
human machine 10 make repairs If
the stomach cannot digest enough food
10 keep thu boGy strong, such a preDar-
alton as Kodo Dyspepsia Cure should
he used 1t digests what o eat and
1t simply can't help but do you good
]. Il Hill & Son.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-03-21
Relief i'm Six Hours

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by New
Great South American Kinney Cure"
It is a great su prise on account III It's
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
In bladder. kidneys and back. IN male
Or fem ale. Relieves ~~etanttea Of water
almost Immediately. If you NAnt quick
relief @a4 cure his Is tie remedy. Sold
by M. f. Robinson &c Bro. Drugp1ats
Go dahcro. q. O..
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-03-21
Important Exneriments.

Professor Fleming of London univer-
sfty is now conducting important ex-
periments in connection with the trans
mission of electrical energy. 1t is said
that the professor has discovered
means by which power can be distrib-
uted withou: wires by utilizing ether.