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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
Du ChniIIu's Vain Hunt.

Paul Du Chaillu was the most gal
hnt of bachelors and always openly
confessed that he was quite unable TO
resist the wilcs of the fair sex, SO much
30 that he had never been able 10
choose between them. On one occasion
when he was 1.-The lion" at reception
given by some intimate friends in New
York the hostess in presenting him TO
one of her guests said:
Let me present you 10 Mrs. -.
You must know her, Paul. because she
has just written book"
"A book. madam he exclaimed
Then. indeed, am / most delighted TO
meet her. l once made a book myself
But what is the title Of your bookT'
The name of il is What one Wom-
an Thinks. was the smiling response
"Ah, indeed, and most interesting,
What one Woman Thinks" repeated
the great explorer. And then, with n
simulated excitement, he added hastily:
But where can | procure n copy OF
II? / must have il at once-immediate-
ly. All my life | have been trying IN
vain 10 find out what women think, AMI
if before | die | shall succeed in find
ing out just what one woman thinks
shall then indeed die content. New
York Times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
Ether yibrnfions

The effect OF movements in the ether
depends upon the rapidity of the vibra-
tOns producing them. The unit of
measurement for short waves in the
ether is the bicron, which is about one
twenty-five millionth of an inch. Waves
measuring $50 to SO bicrons affect our
sense OF sight, the former number Civ
Ing violet and the latter red color The
invisible rays. to which the actinic and
Roentgen rays belong, are shorter and
have been measured as short as 100
bicrons. Ether waves longer than
those giving light give the feeling Of
warmth. The longest heat waves are
eight times the length of those of the
red rays, or one three hundred and IF
tieth Of an inch.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
A Daring Eskimo Lover.

a young Eskimo had secretly courted
the daughter Of an enemy. The huts
OF the lovers were not far removed,
but one night the terrific cold ripped a
great crevasSe in the ice, and the young
mans house was left isolated. A gorge
100 feet deep and twenty feet wide
separated IL from the igloo. or hut.
containing his sweetheart, but there
was a narrow bridge OF ice left across
the crevasse, and this, the young man
found. would bear his weight. Eski-
mos sleep in bags. The lover decided
that he would that night cross the Ice
bridge, steal the maiden he loved, bear
her to his hut and then break down the
bridge SO that he and she together
might enjoy their honeymoon unmo-
Tested. He planned very SUCCESSFULLY
He crept In the dead OF night into his
enemy's hut. he snatched up the maid
en- in her sack without awaking any
one, he bore her over the ice bridge
safely. and then he opened the sack TO
embrace his bride; but. beholding its
contents, he gave loud cry. 1t was
not the maiden. but her father, that he
had stolen
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
MeneIek and the Missionary.

A story is told Of an attempt made By
Swedish missionary TO obtain a foot.
hold in Abyssinia No sooner had he
begun to preach than he was brought
before King Menelek, who asked him
why he had left his home I'm Scandi-
navia I'm order to come 10 Abyssinia
The missionary promptly replied that
he had come TO convert the Abyssinian
Jews. Are there no Jews in your
country asked Menelek. The mis-
sionary admitted that there were
few. "And in all the countries that
you have passed through did you find
no Jews or heathens? the king con-
tnued Jews and heathens," the mis-
sionary admitted. ARE plentiful"
Thea" said Menelek, carry this -man
beyond the frontier and let him not
return until he has converted all the
Jews and heather which lie between
his country and mine"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14

What threatened to be one Of the
worst disasters in the history OF ship
ping was the burning OF the Ocean
Monarch. The fire was discovered I'm
her fore hold an hour or two only after
she left the Mersey. There was n
strong breeze, and she was headed for
the Welsh coast.
by some unlucky accident an anchor
was dropped. and the big ship was
brought UP all standing head TO the
wind. The flames came roaring aft,
whore COO passengers and crew were
crowded.
Brazilian frigate, yacht and
pilot boat We're near, but they only at
tempted 10 pick up those Who jumped
mud swan. suddenly up came an
American clipper and rounded into the
wind barely 200 yards away In her
first boat WAS Frederick Jerome, only
~ able seaman. but one Of the bravest
bcGmen that ever lived. In fash his
boat was alongside the burning ship.
and he climbed on deck amid the
scorch and smother. There lac stayed
until the last soul Of GOO was saved.
His clothes were on fire seven separate
times. aud he was scorched almost be
yond recognition. Ills only reward
was the medal Of the American HUI
name society.-Pearson's
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
Want No Union Soldiers.

Owosso, Mich, Aug 11.-William
Green, a local painter and decorator,
has been given his choice by the paint
ers' union of Owosso. He must either
stay out of Company II. Third infan-
try, NJ. N. G., or starve. He has de.
cided TO stay out Green is a member
Of the union and recently declared his
intention of going into the company.
Members Of the union talked the thing
over and arrived at the conclusion that
if he did so he would be dropped from
membership. boycotted and forced to
leave town If they could compass IT,
Green has notified the man who had
received his application that he did
not dare brave the union, and the ap.
plication will not be handed TO the
company.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
A 6RUES0ME DISCOVERY.
Owosso Farmer Found Sody Of Man
In the Woods.

Owosso, Mich. Aug 11.-Jay Sidney
a young farmer, southeast of this city
made gruesome find Monday while
drawing oats from a field He saw a
man on the edge OF the woods. lying
against q tree. Investigation proved
the man 10 be dead. A bottle of laud.
anum beside the man explained the
cause OF death.
The mans face was so badly eaten
by worms that the features could not
be distinguished. He was about as
years old. of medium height and
weight, dressed in very good clothes.
He wore light Fedora hat. soft shirt.
blue with small red and white stripes.
light striped coat and vest, dark brown
trousers and tan shoes. In his pockets
were found 90 cents, an openfaced
silver watch with the trademark. Fin.
land Watch Co, Riverside, n. j." and
a small comb and looking glass.
The body Of the man rested on a
copy of the Detroit Journal of July %.
1902, and il is believed he died soon
after that date, judging from the APP
pearance of the body There was
nothing on or about him TO show his
identity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
HairdressIng In Japan.

Hairdressing is an elaborate study
in Japan, where the style of the Golf
fure generally indicates the position
and age of the lady. Thus girls OF
eight or nine wear their hair in n bow
at the back bound round with red Grape,
the front left bare except for two locks
dangling at the side, and the mar
riageable damsels comb their tresses
high In front and arrange them Ell
Their in the shape of n butterfly or a
half opened fan. A widow looking out
for n second spouse twists her locks
round long shell hairpin placed hori-
zontally across the back of the head,
while she who vows TO remain faithful
TO the dear departed cuts her hair
short and combs it plainly back with
out any parting.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
Comets and Women.

The analogy between comets and wo-
men once formed the subject of the
following peroration from an evening
contemporary: Comets doubtless an
swer some wise and good purpose in
the creation; so do women. Comets
are incomprehensible beautiful ana &c
centric; 80 are women Comets shine
with peculiar splendor. but at night are
most brilliant: SO are women. Comets
are enveloped with lucid nebula
through which their forms are visible:
so are those of women in their light
and elegant attire. Comets confound
the most learned when they attempt
to ascertain their nature: SO do women.
Comets equally excite the admiration
OF the philosopher and of the clod OF
the valley; so do women Comets and
women are therefore closely analogous.
but, the nature OF each being inscruta-
bic, all that remains for us to do is To
view with admiration the one and to
love the other to alteration. &c olden
Penny.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
Cure For the Talking Habit.

One part horse sense and two parts
OF manly determination to keep still.
Mix well with an unlimited amount OF
the best quabty1of thought. 1t is impos-
sible fora woman to talk all the time
without saying lot Of things that she
shouldn't or without proving jolly
bore to everybody about her. This tat
Ting habit is not confined entirely TO
women, though. Some men have the
affiiction terribly. Sometimes it's
wheat, sometimes It's chess, some
times It's baseball. A steady diet Of
one kind conversation is always tire
some. Take q nibble OF this and q
nibble of that, and your chatter will be
more interesting. particularly IL there
are plenty of rests between nibbles.
Talking improves when there's silence
by way of contrast-Philadelph In
duirer
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
Big Mining Deal.

Bay City, Mich. Aug. 1.-THE
Handy Bros Mining Co. has sold its
entire property, consisting of two coal
mines with an output of 1900 tons
daily leases on $4,000 acres of coal
lands and the Huron G. Western rail.
road, line II miles long, connecting
the mines with all railroads entering
Bay City, to the Saginaw Coal Co.,
and parties affiliated with the latter
concern. The deal approximates $500.
900. The new owners will take pos
session next Saturday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
Jealousy Prompted Murder.

Philadelphia. July 2S.-Because he
thought Matteo Aieto was paying toe
much attention TO his wife. Michael
Davati Monday afternoon stabbed and
killed Aieto while the latter was in his
room at Davati's boarding house
Davati had heard OF the alleged atten.
tons of Aieto and resolved to kill him
while he slept. When he entered Ale
to's room he found him awake. The
men Quarreled and Davati plunged a
stilleto into Aietos body killing him
almost instantly. Davati was arrested
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
The Word "4agxinx.''

The word "ragging" is more common
In England than in this country, even
If the custom is not. An English paper
asserts that rag is not u slang word
but is a real old verb. also TO be found
In use among Icelanders, meaning TO
banter or irritate. In Lincolnshire and
doubtless other counties to provoke a
boy is called getting his rag out"
"Bullyrag" is an elaboration OF the ele-
mentary term, and here also the mean
ing is clear. A ragamuffin originally
meant a kind Of demon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
Carlyle and His Home.

When the great writer Carlyle was
engaged to Miss Welsh the latter in
duced her mother TO consent that Car
lyle should live with both of them and
share the advantage OF an established
house and income. But Carlyle an
swered Miss Welsh's proposal by say
ing that two households could not live
as II they were one and that he would
never have any right enjoyment Of his
wife's company till she was "all his
own" adding that the moment he was
master Of a house the first use he
would make OF it would be to slam the
door against nauseous intruders.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
The Antiquity of the Ballet.

Strictly defined, the ballet is properly
a theatrical exhibition of the art OF
dancing in its highest perfection, com
plying generally with the rules OF the
drama as to its composition and form.
1t was in existence in Italy as far back
as A. ID. 1900, the court of Turin in that
day making especial use OF II and the
royal family and mobiles taking part in
II. The ballet was first introduced in
France in the reign of Louis Kill, and
both that monarch and Louis XIV. oc-
tasionally took part in its dances.
In It's earliest presentation the ballet
appeared deXterously in combination
with the other theatrical acts and Is
said TO have completed the chaotic
medley exhibited In these spectacles
which were at once neurological, allie
gorical, fantastic, warlike and paste
raj" The reader will not be slow TO
observe that its development in the
present day has not apparently lost
sight Of these conditions.
About the year 100 women made
their first appearance in the ballet.
which up TO that time had been per
formed exclusively by men, as was the
case also with plays and operas, but no
woman ballet dancer OF any note APP
Seared until 1900.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
Medical Periln.

In Baluchistan when n physician
gives dose he is expected TO partake
of similar one himself as guarantee
of HIS good faith. Should the patient
die under his hands the relatives, though
they rarely exercise it. have the right
Of putting him TO death unless a spe-
cial agreement has been made freeing
him from all responsibility as to conse-
quences, while if they should decide
upon immolating him he is fully ex-
pected to yield to his fate like man.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
ESiled Films ArrlvIno.

Calumet Mich, Aug. 11.-Several
prominent Firms are expected to arrive
IN the copper country shortly from
Finland. Recently the car of Russia
banished some prominent and highly
respected citizens of the duchy from
the empire, and the greater number
OF them will come to the United States,
ERGO, one of the best known literary
men OF Finland and formerly editor
OF Helsingfor's daily paper, has arrived
IN Calumet. He was exiled from his
native land.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
Drowned While Drunk.

Marshall. Mich, Aug. 1.-THE body
OF Joe Gaines, aged As, a well-known
brick mason. was found under the
bridge in Talmadge's creek. two miles
southwest of here by Roy Wright, who
was in search Of strayed horse. 1t is
believed that Gaines sat on the bridge
while in state of intoxication. went
10 sleep, fell into the creek and was
drowned. The water was only two
feet deep
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
JULY LITTLE COOL
Crop Report States Growth OF
Crops Slightly Impeded.
WHEAT DID FAIRLY WELL
Most of the Yield Secured In Good
Condition-Even Chances on Corn
Crop Large Yield Of Potatoes
Looked For.

Lansing, Mich, Aug. 1.-THE Off.
cial crop report for August, which was
issued by Secretary of State Warner
last evening. says that during the last
three weeks of July the temperature
varied from one to six degrees below
the normal. The precipitation for the
month was above the normal. Show.
ers were frequent and well distributed,
yet no serious damage resulted &c
growing crops or those being harvest
ed. Most farmers had ample time in
which 10 secure hay and grain. All
spring crops have done fairly well, al.
though their growth would have been
more rapid had the weather been
warmer
The season has been fairly favorable
for wheat. II was too cold and dry
in some counties early in the spring
for the crop, but it recovered largely
later on. There were some signs of
Hessian fly, but conditions were un.
sects. The weather was not so wet
as last year, so that most of the wheat
was secured in good condition. The
quality is also good, only small part
of it being unfit for Touring purposes.
The average estimated yield OF wheat
for the state is seventeen bushels.
The condition of corn improved
Tnl
indications, there will be some corn
that will make only fodder On the
other hand, there are some fields that,
with favorable weather, will make an
average crop. In some counties where
corn was planted on warm soil il has
made large growth and will no doubt
yield well The condition for the state
is &c per cent
In some localities oats made a large
growth. while in other counties the
condition has not been up TO the av-
erage. II the crop can be secured in
good shape both the yield and quality
will compare favorably with former
years The estimated average yield
per acre is thirty-two bushels for the
state.
Thus far the season has been better
than the average for potatoes So far
they have not suffered from dry
weather If present conditions pre-
vail until the crop ripens naturally the
yield will be large The condition of |
potatoes for the state is SO per cent.
The condition of beens varies !
throughout the state Where it has |
been possible to cultivate properly the
crop is in good condition. However,
many fields are weedy, but may yield |
better than is expected The condi- |
ton of this crop is sc per cent for the
state.
At the present time the condition OF
sugar beets is very favorable On
heavy soil the stand was not perfect.
but OF late the growth has been rapid.
The ground is so nearly covered with
leaves now that it is doubtful il the
crop will suffer on account of dry
weather this year The condition for
the state is 90 per cent
The condition OF clover as compared
with the average is 50 per cent: pas
lures, SO per cent
The prospect for apples is very fair
at rpesent Frequent showers have
been favorable for growth of this crop.
The peach crop is light in many
Only in the most favorable
ocalities is the crop fair one
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
Too Much Argument

Oars a good deal in argument, but it
can also be overdone. As long as
Uncle Moses believed in sulphur and
birthstone he let my cabbages strictly
alone. When l had argyed him into
believin' dat no SIGH place existed he
cleaned out my truck patch in one
night.-Detroit Free Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14

She-Yes, you men have what you
call friends, but your friendship is so
superficial, so calculating. so watery-
He-Oh! But don't you remember
David and Jonathan. Damon and
Pythias, Goethe and Schiller
yes; but you never brush each
others hair, nor show each other your
new hats, nor discuss what is best for
baby's throat. nor how TO make up an
old frock, nor anything"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
Gov. Bliss Honors ReouisItion

Lansing, Mich. Aug. 11.-Governor
Bliss has honored the requisition OF
the governor of Wisconsin for John
Whitecroft, who is wanted in Brown
county, that state, for assault with
Intent to murder 1t is charged that
Whtecroft shot and seriously wound.
ed an officer who was trying to ar
rest him for an alleged burglary. The
accused is under arrest at Flint.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14

Mamma-Oh, you bad boy Where
have you been all this time? Don't you
think you should be ashamed to worry
your mother s0i
The Boy-Well, ma, I'm willin' to be
ashamed that | worried you II you'll
promise not to tell pa anything that IL
worry me.-Boston Journal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
Thirteen Killed.

London, July 2S.-Thirteen persons
have been killed and a score injured
IT. railway accident at Glasgow
where an excursion train from the Isle
OF Man crashed into the buffers at the
station. Two cars were telescoped in
the crash. Among the killed were the
members of one entire family.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14

Spoart-You say he follows the race
horses. He looks prosperous.
Nervitt-Yes; the race horses keep
him busy.
oart-Bookmaker?
Nervitt-No; Philadel-
phia Ledger.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
willing He should Smoke.

ANY objections TO my smoking
here?" asked the Extensively cheerful
man as the vessel gave another disqui-
citing lurch.
None" replied the pale chap in the
steamer chair, "here-or hereafterv'-
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
The Safe Side

You'll be sorry some day that you
didn't get married II you don't"
"Well, I'd rather not be married and
be sorry l wasn't than to be married
and be sorry I was"-San Francisco
Was.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14

Mrs. Closehst-Oh, do give me a new
bonnet, my dearl 1t will set all my
friends talking.
Mr.. Closehst-If you're after notori-
ETY. why don't you get the old one
made over? That will make your
friends talk twice as much.-Judge.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
Chicken Foot Luck

do you think that there is luck in
4 rabbits foot?"
Not as much as dar is In a chickens
foot" answered Mr.. Erastus Pinkley,
provided de res er de animal is at
tached. Washington Star.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agre,
to refund the money on a 50.cent bottle
of Green's Warranted Syrnp Of Tariff 1,
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
SHARRARtS MULHoLLAND, Alma.
BIvINs g. RHODES, Alma.
FRED HUDSON, Riverdale.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
Killed Her Brother

Hattlesburg, Miss, July 2s--Mhs.
Prince Odum shot and killed her
brother. John Rich. at Richton, near
here. Five shots were fired, four TAX
Ing effect The tragedy grew out OF An
old family feud.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
Mans Fearful Mechanism.

Every time a man eats he has TO mas
dcate, insalivate, chymify, chylify and
snnguify. No wonder his system is out
OF order so often.-St. Louis Post-Dis-
patch.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
brave Man

Ethel-Do you really think the lieu
eenant will propose to Bethf
Edith-Oh, yes. He has several med
ais for bravery. you know.-Puck.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14

He who brings ridicule to bear
against truth finds In his hand a blade
without hilt.-Landor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
Grand Trunk R'y System.
No II

All trains except Sunday.
{. G.. ROBINSON, Agent,
OwoSSo, Mich.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-28

4, and X Pennsylvania Equjpmen-
ius'' SlO'OOOOOO OF the PennsvlvanT,
oteei Car Trust. being Series a. ~
n, ana $o9O,OOO OF the Pennsylvani mia
s equipment Trust. all bearing in.
teIest AT the rate OF 31h per cent nor
annum. There will thus be furnished fo-
me pennsylvania Railroad Comnanv
4.OOo ooX cars, 1850 long gondolas 3 o0a
steel gondOlas. for the Pennsvlvsnfs
company. 1900 steel gondoias. 100 steel
undertrame long gondolas 500 steel far
cars, 900 refrigerator cars, for the Pitts
ourg, Cincinnati. Chicago. and St Iou,.
halfway Company 300 steel RondoIas 400
steel underfreme long gondoIas; for the
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway Com
pany 80 refrigerator cars: for the Gin
cinnatf and Muskingum Valley Railroad
Company 200 steel sondolas: an aggre-
gate OF 1855 cars The exceptional de-
mand for equipment referred TO in the
last annual report continued throughout
the year. and II was necessary to ar
range for the building OF y 900 addition
al cars for the lines Of your systems. the
greater portion Of which viii represent
an increase in your regular equipment
East and West OF Pittsburgh.
The outstanding certificates of Series
A. B, &C" and p OF the Penn
sylvania Rolling Stock Trust having ma
tured during the year. were paid and
cancelled. These series covered 4. 500 box.
"a long gondola 1000 hopper gondola
s2a ll5 steel gondoIa cars in service on
the Pennsylvania Railroad. representing
in all 1868 cars and total cost OF 81
eee. 006. These cars have therefore now
become the property OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company.
The total number or Car Trvst ears
now IN service Is 1856. and the Car
Trust certificates outstanding December
31st 1902, aggregate S31 $50 900.
The number Of tons OF freight moved
on the four grand divisions east Of Pitts
burgh and Erie in 1902 was 1913 .94f ISL.
an increase OF II. 697 .36S, or 9.5T per cent;
the number Of passengers was "a. 2S7 Coz
an increase OF 3.5ss.414. or 7.6s per cent,
as compared with 1901
The other Railroad Companies east OF
and Erie in which your Com
pany is interested show satisfactory re-
suits. Detailed statements OF their oper-
atoms will be found in their respective
annual reports. as we'll as in the full
report OF your Company.