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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-21

On motion the petition from Alma College TO
| tap sewer was granted.
On motion the petition from the Modern
woodmen for street privileges August 20 was
granted.
| ordinance No. IL entitled AN ordinance To
regulate and control the selling OF milk within
| the village OF Alma, Michigan and to license
vendors thereof and to regulate the care OF cows
| from which milk Is sold and for the inspection
| and examination of dairfes and dairy herds and
| OF milk =" was read.
Motion made by Trustee Delavan, supported
| by Trustee Struble, that ordinance No II be
adopted as read.
Motion carried as follows:
Yeas-Trustees Delavan, Demuth, Sanderhod
and struble.
Nays-None.
On motion OF Trustee Delavan supported by
Trustee Sanderhoff, the clerk was instructed to
advertise for sealed bids to construct the Young
Sewer, reserving the right to reject any and all
bids. Bids to be received on or before Septem
Der 8. 1903.
Moved by Trustee Sanderhoff, supported by
Trustee Struble. that the proper notices be is
sued and served ordering new walks on east
side of Pine street. fronting residence property
of Charles Spicer, and on the west side OF
Woodwork street, fronting lot and the north
39ls feet OF lot 4, block 81.
Motion carried.
on motion council adjourned
W W. KINCH, Clerk.
ALMA, MICH, Aug. rs. 1903
Special meeting OF the Common Council OF
the Village of Alma, in Council Chamber on
above date.
Presidents call with clerks affidavit OF SER
vice OF notices on file in clerks Offices.
Present, President Young, Trustees Delavan
Demuth Montigel. Sanderhon and Strube.
Absent, Trustees Pierce.
Moved by Trustee Delavan. supported by
Trustee Strube. that the tax roll be extended
up TO and including the third Monday IN Octo-
Der. Final extension.
Motion carried as follows:
Yeas-Trustees Delavan, Demuth, Montigel,
Sanderhon and Struble
Nays-None.
On motion the petition presented by II. q.
Pulfrey in behalf OF the band for use OF village
hall, was granted.
On motion council adjourned.
q. \. YOUNG, President,
W. W. KINCH, Clerk
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-21

On motion the following claims for rebate for
| the construction OF cement walks were allowed
at footing and the clerk instructed to issue
| orders for same
| ii. j. Vermeuen. Observation-Disclosures. sli sc
L. A. Bivins. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ........ so Sc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-21
FOR SALE. RENT EXCHANGE. ETC.

NOR SALE. House and lot for sale cheap.
Inquire Of DR.. Kelly 23t
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12

For the proprietor of moderate size
suburban place who wants carpet
like lawn without the expense OF
horse drawn or automobile grass cut
ter the bicycle lawn mower has peeh
designed. A velvety stretch or green
grass can only be maintained by ire
auent cropping, and the lawn mower
of the ordinary type has its limitations.
A lawn of even moderate proportions
becomes burden when it must pe
trayersed frequently behind q lawn
mower. The combination or the plcy-
Gle and lawn mower is an ideal one
under such circumstances. Inc prlh-
ciple is much the same as that EN-
ployed in the horse-drawn mower with
the reciprocating blades. The rear
wheels of the combination are geared
to drive the cutting blades, which are
supported on a movable arm, at
point abreast of the front wheel. where
its operation is constantly under the
eve of the operator. The position or
these blades with respect to the ground
is easily raised and lowered at the VIII
I Of the operator for the purpose Oh
overcoming any inequalities in the sur
| face Of the lawn.
BY the use of gearing connecting the
driving wheels with the cutters 1t is
possible to cut greater swain
through the grass than with the ordi-
nary type Of lawn mower, and thus the
lawn can be covered in much less
time and with less exertion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12
Death BY Lightning.

As near as may be determined, 7l3
persons were killed in the United
States in 1900, and between 700 and
800 are probably killed each year.
East of the Tooth meridian thunder
storms occur all over the country, but
west of it, except in the Rocky Noun
tains, the frequency Of storms dimin-
ishes, until on the Pacific Coast there
are practically none.
The greatest number of storms occur
in Florida, in the Middle Mississippi
Valley and the Middle Missouri Val
ley. The average number Of storms
in each in 1900 was forty-five, thirty
five and thirty, respectively. The great
est number Of deaths in any single
State QS96-19OO) was 1S6-in Pennsyl-
yania. Ohio came next with 135, In
diana, Illinois and New York having
1914 each. AS to city and country, the
more dense the population the less the
rate per 100000 of population. due
of course, to the fact that the territory
of the country is far greater than that
of the city.
Besides this, the metal roofs, tele
| graph wires, ETC., of cities serve as con
| ductors. Lightning rods, as usually
nut I'D. are Of no use. A tin roof witt
gutter spouts leading into the grount
is much more effective. Barns witt
green hay seem to invite lightning
American Medicine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12
TuNNELlNo THE HUDSON.
The Idea 10 by No Means One OF Re-
cent Birth.

CCUk oU1s
The idea OF tunneling the Hudson Is
by no means of recent birth. Several
attempts In this direction have been
made since 1874, when the hrst com
pany to- undertake the construction Oh
a sub.Hudson tunnel came into being
Little progress had been made, now
ever. when, through an accident to the
door OF an air-lock at q critical mo-
ment, the tunnel was flooded ana u
number of laborers were drowned
The water was pumped out and WORK
resumed, but a bad leak once more
caused q long delay. BY this time
something had been accomplished In
both tunnels. but the company had
now come to the end of its financial
resources, and was obliged to order q
permanent cessation OF work. the
years passed, and eventually an Eng
lish syndicate undertook to complete
the tunnel In their turn they found
the task beyond their powers.
Finally Mr.. Jacobs declared his
willingness to begin where the others
defeated, had withdrawn. He and his
associates are now satisfied that they
have solved the most difficult problem
likely to arise In this or future SUD-
aqueous tunnel work. They have as
suredly proved that air, II properly re-
inforced, will serve to stem the most
powerful Of torrents and the demon
stration OF this must be said to mark
milestone in the march of engineering
science-From H. Addington Bruces
Fighting the Hudson" in the Century
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12

In Abyssinia one method of doing the
hair that is adopted by warriors Is to
stroll into the market place. buy
pound of butter and, putting it upon
the top of the hair. stand still while the
sun arranges things. When the hair
is thus dressed with melted butter the
Abyssinian knows that fate cannot Tor
will not) touch him-he is 4 picture OF
we'll dressed elegance done in oils. An
other style is to tress the hair ana
every tress means something. Ayoung
warrior with head Of hair untressed
is of no account; he has not yet killed
man. When, however, he has done
so all his hair is shaved off except
enough to make one tress. which is OF
the same significance as a notch on a
pistol stock. After that every man he
kills entities him to add another tress.
until as conquering hero Of 100
tresses lie is formidable man to try
conclusions with. ,'-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12
An EnoIIsh Toistoy Colony.

About five years ago a number OF
persons, tired of modern civilization.
founded a Tolstoy colony at White
way, near Stroud Some interesting
particulars Of the venture are given
In the Anglo-Russian. The rules OF
the society-that no animal flesh must
be consumed, no money used for the
buying or selling Of commodities,
which must be exchanged. that all
manufactured articles and imported
food must be discarded, that true mar
riage was the result only of true love
and needed no reconnaissance been
observed by the Is members OF the
community now on the settlement,
Many have found the strict living too
much for them and have left. Sew.
eral cottages have been added to the
original house. all Of which have been
built by the settlers themselves. The
health of the colony remains excel.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12
Wears $1,000 Worth Of Skins.

Charles w. Condor of Lenox, Ia, be-
gan a peculiar lawsuit in st. Joseph
Mo-, resently. He had contract win
John w. Mallott for the payment OF
$1,000 for skin that was taken from
him and grated upon Mallott. and
says he will bring suit on the contract
Mallott was a railroad engine driver
five years ago, and was seriously in
iured in an accident. II was neces'
sary to graft skin upon the wound
Condor agreed to submit himself to
the physicians and permit them to use
from him such skin as was necessary
upon contract with Mallott for the
payment of $1,000.
TIE skin was taken from Condor
and grated upon Mallott, who recov'
cred rapidly and was paid $4,000 by the
railroad company, losing most OF the
money later in business venture.
Condor is now here to bring suit
against the man who Is wearing $1,000
worth of his skin.-New York Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12
None Too Good for Him.

"when your American millionaire
wants anything he wants the best,
observed an Englishman, who was
Queens messenger" in Victoria $
reign. Hes willing to pay we'll for
it, too
81 know this from an experience
once had in Constantinople. After my
signature on the hotel register add
ed for reasons Of my own. Queens
courier
1.-The next day was surprised to
receive card bearing the name OF
a well.known wealthy American. l
couldn't remember the gentleman, but,
thinking that I'd probably met him on
a steamer or on a train somewhere, l
told the servant to show him up.
"A few minutes later short. fat
man, who conveyed the general effect
OF too much diamond stud and watch
chain, was ushered in.
81 rose to meet him.
How are your he started on In a
businesslike voice. You're the
Queens courier. amt you? Well, now,
I'll tell you. I'm here with my fam
ily-been tourin' Turkey. y know
and our cCMriers left us. Now
know you've got pretty comfortable
job with the queen. but l don't care
how much it is. II you'll come with
us. we'll give you darn sight more'n
she's payin'. What dyer say?
New York Sun.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12
WORDS OF WISDOM;


Everything that can live can do some
thing.
In the conflict of life it is the steady
aim which tells.
Reticence and dignity earn the repu-
tation for wisdom in many instancea.
Were it not for the clouds people
would be unable to appreciate sun
shine.
More precious than jewels is the
praise which the recipient feels is not
entirely undeserved.
It is we'll to put the best side out, in
social or business transactions, just as
in making over an old dress.
1t is well, when conversing, to leave
any detail which one does not fully
understand to the intelligence Of ones
listener. te,'
Robbing Peter to pay Paul seems TO
be the principle on which some persons,
who would like to be considered gen.
erous, work.
The snob thinks most of the treat
ment he receives from the world; the
gentleman thinks first how he snail
act courteously to others.
We become heavenly minded by liv'
ing to make others happy. If 1t Is the
aim and work of your life to be
blessing to others, you are living al
ready the heavenly life.-E. H. Sears.
Kindness, gentleness, considerations
for all with whom our earthly lot Is
cast-these for the practice ground for
the ultimate satisfactions of the com
munion of saints in heaven.-I. o. Il.
Kindness has two parts. first, I'M
willingness to cause needless pain
either of body or of mind; this is tine
negative part. Second, wish and enor'
to add to the sum Of joy; this Is tue
positive part. V. Blake.
When either man or woman
complains that the partner OF theil
lows and woes has not been improved
by married life one cannot but wonder
il the complainer's attitude Is identica
with that of courtship days.
sayest thou to the OK, "Plow my field
and will intercede with Zeus to show
thee fayor?" Then he will answer
thee saying: "If thou hadst no heie
to plow, what concern wouldst thot
have for me? And indeed thy inter
cession is useless, for Zeus knew mn
before l came into thy hand, and IRON
him I received my strength."-Chirol
the Centaur.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12
A Scientific Proposal.

When Lord Kelvin was on his
schooner yacht Lalla Rookh in West
Indian waters he got up system OF
simplifying the methods Of signals at
sea. He asked Miss Crum. whom he
greatly admired, and who was the
daughter Of his host, II she under
stood his code. She said she did. "lt
sent you signal from my yacht" he
asked, do you think you could read
it and answer"
well, l would try" she responded.
The signal was sent, and she did sue
coed in making 1t out and transmitting
the reply The question was. Evil
you marry me?" and the answer was
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12
ways the best policy to agree with
A riminta Maude,

ways tue pest P~hSy =" "6.~S
Ariminta Maude.
Her milking arrangement is put In
Just the most inconvenient locality In
the. worldv said Purdy. impatiently.
Now, II ever build a COW I'll have II
where II Is easier OF access, and III
patent It! by lingo, l will"
After a little more discussion on the
subject, which would not interest the
reader, we placed the pail under the
place where the milk was supposed to
be. and Purdy squatted on one side OF
the animal, and I squatted on the
other.
We seized each a couple Of teats and
gave squeeze. A stream OF milk
about the size of knitting needle hit
me square in the left eye, and another
one hit Mrs. Potts on the ornamented
skirt Of her new cashmere dress, bur
Purdy was more fortunate and hit the
edge of the milk pail.
"Ain't 1t jollyf' said he, pausing to
wipe the perspiration from his fore
head, and just then, whisk came thai
cows tail right across his eyes, and he
went over backward and the cow
stepped forward and planted one foot
III TIE pail and the other OH my left
great toe where there Is corn about
twice the size Of the toe itself
"Thunderation" cried Purdy; "who
was that struck me?'
as the milk spilled?" asked Mrs
Purdy.
1t was spilled, and the pail was dirty.
Mrs Purdy took it into the house, and
washed 1t, and we began anew
"You hold her tail, Marier," said
Purdy. II don't run no risks of that
kind again, now l tell ye."
"Im afraid" said Mrs. Purdy.
"Ill help you" said Mrs. Potts,
brayely, and as we squatted again the
two women laid hold of that tail.
You should have seen the result!
That cow dropped the hay she was
masticating, and did her level best to
stand ON her head. Her heels went up
fully six feet in the air. and Mrs. Purdy
was flung down the trap door into the
barn cellar, while Mrs. Potts, after
turning two swift somersaults, brought
I'D under the feet of Purdy's aston
ished horse, in the next stall.
found myself in the crib, hugging
the milk pail to my breast; and Purdy,
at the first charge, retreated to the hay
NOW where an hour afterward we dug
him out. very much scared, but no
bones broken.
The COW went down street, and de-
youred the stock in trade of an apple
woman, and was finally brought back
by policeman, who asked five dollars
for the job.
Purdy begged him to take the COW
for his pay, but the policeman indig-
nantly refused. He wasn't in the milk
line himself
Next day the COW was advertised FOR
sale. and Mrs. Purdy and Mrs. POTTS
kept their beds, with strong smell OF
camphor pervading the house.
used arnica.
The COW was sold for forty dollars
and the Purdy cherub is being brought
up on city milk, but If you want TO
hear profanity just you say Cow" 10
Purdy.-New York Weekly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12
italian Women Here.

In 80 years 1,391,076 Italians have
come to this country. The immigra-
ton has a very peculiar character.
Until 1890 the percentage of women
was less than 10, but now it has in
creased to 80. This indicates that the
immigration has marked tendency to
become permanent. Thirty percent or
more of Italian adults who have been
in this country 10 years went back at
least once to Italy, and so percent OF
these came to this country again,
bringing their families with them.
During the time in which the family Is
not here the man sends money weekly
to Italy.-New York World.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12
Goatsklns in America.

A new industry is offering itself to
the farmers and manufacturers OF the
United States. The fact that $685.
100000 worth of goatskins are now
annually imported into the United
States, and that her enterprising man.
ufacturers are now obliged to send
halfway around the world for large
share of them, suggests that the
farmers of the country have a great
opportunity to put large share OF
this sum into their own pockets, and
that the entire sum may be divided
between our producers and manufac-
turers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12
Desfness Cannot he Cured

BY neutrality-suspicious. as they cannot reachthe
diseased portion OF the ear. There is only ons
way to cure deafness, and that is by constt-
tutional remedies. Deafness Is caused by an
infiamed condition OF the mucous lining o.
named Won have rumbling sound orimper-
feet hearing, and when It is entirely closed
Deafness is the result, and unless the infiam-
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition, bearing will
be destroyed forever. Nine cases out OF ten
are caused by catarrb ,wbichis nothing but an
inflamed condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness caused by catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send Tor
circulars fres. FL. CHENEY &c., Toledo. U
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the bes'.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12
Great Profits in Begging.

A woman was arraigned for begging
and vagrancy, in the Essex Market
Police Court in New York, few weeks
ago. who had among her belongings
heavy bundle tied in large colorea
handkerchief, in which were fouhu
over $40 in pennies and other smai'
coin. the whole mass weighing more
than fifteen pounds. This. according
to the woman's own story, she had col
lected in two weeks, seated on the curD
Mt n certain corner on the Bowery with
q plate in her lap.
And still more interesting was the
disclosure made by bank book OF u
savings banks in Syracuse, N. L., ia
her possession, showing an account 10
the woman's credit Of over $1,000.
1t appeared also that the woman had
three grown up children, living In syria.
cuse. who were able to care for her.
Yet SO woebegone and poverty stricken
did the woman appear when arraigned
in court that not until her hoardings
were disclosed would even a police
court shyster take up her case.-Les-
lies Weekly.
How many young fellows take beau
tv In preference to common sense?
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12

unable to walk at al. and every Make
shift tried and all the medicine took
had not the slightest effect. My back
continued to grow weaker until be-
gan taking Doan's Kidney Pills. ana
must say | was more than surprised
and gratified to notice the back ache
disappearing gradually until 1t many
stepped"
Doan's Kidney Pills sold by all
dealers or mailed on receipt OF price,
s, cents per box. Foster-Milburn Co.
Buffalo, n. y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12
yRseltne,

Everybody knows the great value or
this remedy in the household, but
everybody does not know that the imita'
tions of it, which some second.class drug
gists dshonorably palm off on their Gus.
toners, have little or no value. What
should be understood by the public is, that
it is not mere question OF comparative
value between "Vaseline" and the imita-
tons, but that the limitations do not effect
the wonderful healing results of the world.
renowned "Vaseline," and that they arc
not the same thing nor made in the same
way. Besides this, many of the limitations
are harmful irritant and not safe to use,
while Vaseline is perfectly harmless.
Perfect safety, therefore, lies in buying
only original bottles and other packages
put up by the Chesebrough Manufact'g Co..
Attention is called to their Capsicum Vase
line advertised in another column.
President Dias says that Mexico needs
thousands of Chinese to work in her
p,ipoc and IN ,lo pf finpc
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12
He MIGHT Forget.

Sweets-See Marston hurrying home
with all his might. So eager to see
his wife again! How he must love
her!
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS he has thought
of something mean to say to her. and
is afraid he may forget it.-Boston
TRANSCRIPT,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12
r.. cir of ,5skinr Friend.

Blessed is the man who has the gift
=. making friends. for it is one OF
Gods best gifts. 1t involves many
things, but above all is the power OF
going out of ones self and seeing ana
approaching whatever is noble and
lovable in another man.-Thomas
Hughes
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12

France has just ordered the cOnstruc.
ton Of six submarines Of a new type
that devised by Naval Engineer Man
gas. They will be the largest yet built
as when submerged they will have a
displacement of 45O tons. The con
tract calls for twelve knots an hour
under water.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12
Death Too Expensive.

It is a significant fact that with the
phenomenal increase In the price Of
coffins has come a marked decrease
of mortality among local Chinese. The
natives just simply cannot afford to die
Mt the present undertaking rates. and
that's all there is to it.-Shanghai
Times,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12

Germany, according to statements. is the
country consuming the most potatoes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12

FITSnermanentIv cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first DAVIS use OF DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. S2tral bottle and treatisetree
Dr.R.H. KLINE, Ltd, 931 Arch st., Phila., Pr.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12

IsmsureP iso's Cure for Consumption saved
BINS. Maple ST., Norwich, NY, Feb. II, 1900.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12

II you want creamery prices do as the
crean,eries do, use JUNE TINT BUTTER
COLOR
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12

New Orleans and Galveston now export
more wheat than New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12

The United States will sell about $l0.'
900 900 worth of fruits to Europe this
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12

Beds are not popular in Venezuela.
Nine persons out of ten sleep in ham,
mocks. NE50
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12

Mrs winslow g Soothing Syrup for children
tsetbing. soften the gums, reduces inham ma
ton, aliays pain, cures wind collie. 25c. bottle
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12
Now Submarines For France

The circulation of American newspapers
is 5000, OOO, 900 copies year.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-12-12

says: "A Sc
we're cold set
tied In my
kidneys and
developed so
quickly that
Twas obliged.
to lay Oft
work on ac-
count OF Tue
ichingin my
back Il II Il
sides. For n
time l was