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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25
MILK BATH FOR THE FACE.
Peculiarly Effective for Those will
Dark Colored Skins.

Now wash the face well with fresh
milk. scoop It up and dash it over the
face and neck, rubbing in well with
the hands. This is a particularly good
treatment for the faces that are thin
and angular. and II also answers well
for those with dark colored skins
| have heard some women recommend
the application OF orange oil to the
face in hot weather. This is done
by applying orange peel to the face
or allowing orange peel to soak al
night In the water that is to be used
for washing the face with in the morn
ing. To those who like to try an
orange flower cream during the day
to cleanse the face | can recommend
the following: Melt two ounces OF
white wax with four ounces of oil
of sweet almonds and then beat In
drop by drop, four ounces of orange
flower water. This Is both cleans
ing and cooling, and should be used
both morning and evening-New York
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25
Eyes Are Hereditary.

The British Association is asking
the public to cooperate in hunting
down a secret of which some fasci-
mating hints have just been discover
ed. The difficulty of investigation is
no more than noting down the color
Of the eyes of the family. In the light
of science there are only two sorts
of eyes-blue and not blue. Hence
appears a strange law of heredity.
1t is asserted that where both par
'ents have blue eyes, all the children
have blue eyes; where both parents
have brown eyes, all the children
have brown eyes; but it is where the
parents differ that this alleged law of
heredity is most surprising. In this
case brown eyes are said to be domi-
nant, and blue eyes recessive, so that
the children of mixed parents three
of every four will have brown eyes
and one blue.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25

lifting him in her arms, held him
against her breast while he drank.
Something in her touch seemed to in
spire him with a half recognition, for
as she laid him gently back upon the
pillow. shaking and turning 1t over
at the same time. he murmured
"Oh, Louise, my lost star. how dark,
how very dark II is without you!"
Instantly her lips were pressing his.
unheeding the danger and that kiss
was the kiss OF death. But 1t seemed
to be life to him. for he fell at once
into a sweet sleep, during which the
fever passed away and when he
awoke there was reason in his eyes.
who are your" he asked, when he
first saw her with seeing eyes.
II am Mother Anser," she replied.
And the attending physician. who
was present, added: And the person
to whom. under God. you owe your
life more than anybody else
When he awoke again, another
nurse was beside him, and in his deep
thankfulness for this renewed lease of
| life. Mother Anser for a time passed
out of his mind. He grew stronger
day by day, till in fortnight he walk
ed the streets-feebly II is true, but en-
| tirely recovered.
Did you know, Mr.. McCracken, that
old woman who so cleverly nursed you
is down." said one of his clerks, one
morning soon after. Here is her name
in the list. Mother Anser.' that was
it, was it not?"
Yes; oh, my God! What an in
CRATE | am To let business perplexi
ties make me forget her for one mo-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25
kinq Edwards Wealth.

While the king of England is grant
ed about 100000 year by the Brit
ish parliament in what is termed the
civil list, this forms only a fraction
of his majesty's real wealth, as the
king actually owns property valued
at close to s10O.OOO,OOO AS a matter
of fact, the king of England must be
considered as weather. than an
American with two hundred millions
Of money. Moreover. the king has his
money all invested in real estate, and
owns more real estate than any other
single English-speaking individual ex.
cept perhaps William Waldorf Astor
the elder, who owns blocks and blocks
of New York real property, although
he has become a naturalized subject
of the English monarch.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25
DANCE WITH LIVE SNAKES.
An Indian Custom That Is Supposed
to Bring Good Crops.

Groups OF three are now formed
by the snake men, each group con-
sisting OF carrier priest, an at
tendant and gatherer. and these
wait their turn In front OF the kisi,
where the snakes are handed to the
carrier priest. Soon all the dancers
are furnished with reptiles, and.
holding the squirming snakes In their
teeth. they dance slowly and with
closed eyes around the plaza.
The carrier priest is followed by
the attendant, who holds snake
whip with which he distracts the
snake and so diverts its attention
from the man who carries IL, and the
gatherer is always ready TO snatch
up the snakes when they are dropped
to the ground
have often noticed rattlesnakes
held closer to the rattles than to the
head. so they could easily run their
heads into the eyes and hair of the
carrier priest. 1t was nervous work
watching them, for ii often appeared
as If nothing could prevent a fatal
strike, but the priests never seemed
to be unnerved or disconnected In the
least. and the programme Is never
changed.
After the plaza has been circled
twice with each snake. 1t is dropped
to the ground. the shock of the fall
the RATHER to coil and shake its rat
ties. Then the gatherer, with a few
strokes of his feather whip, reduces
1t to submission, picks 1t up and
hands IL to one of the antelope men
20 hold.
When all the snakes have been
danced with, each one receiving the
same treatment, the head snake priest
strews meal in circle at one side
of the floor, and the snake priests
all gather around ii. Then at given
| signal, all the snakes are thrown
within the circle, where they are
sprinkled with sacred meal by mum
bers of Hopi maidens.
Then another signal is given, and
/ the snake priests swoop down, graf
up as many snakes as they can carry
and rush down the sides of the steer
mesa to the plains below to release
the snakes in certain sacred places
so that they may carry the prayers
from the living to the dead, and the
ancestors of the Hopi may intercede
for them with the nature gods that
there may be plenty of rain and nc
danger of the crops being destroyed
by drought-The Craftsman.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25

length sleeves, and these will find IA
comfortable mode when biting winds
rage.
No matter what the size of ones
muff, there is more or less exposure of
the wrists and consequent chill with
the three-quarter or half-length sleeve
For warm weather they are ideal, COOL
and also pretty, so they will probably
come in again for next spring and
summer.
The new plum and purple shades
are to be the leading colors for some
weeks to come, but IL will not be long
before they will be common, and some
thing else will take their place In the
wardrobes of the modish world. Many
of the plum shades are well suited to
the average complexion among both
the younger and the older women.
Browns will be worn in all shades.
but 1t is to be hoped that better taste
will be shown in the future than in
the past in adopting the various
shades, for no color is more try
ing when II is not carefully Sc
lected to harmonic with ones color
ing The dominant shade of the hair
should be matched; 1t may be In a
lighter hue, but reddish brown should
be worn with golden or wood-brown
hair. The yellowish browns for golden
brown hair clear, dull wood browns
for lifeless brown hair. and so on
through the list. should be the rule
Becoming as the long skirt is, II
will never gain the sway here that 1t
had abroad. American women are
too active, too various in their pur.
suits, to adopt long sweeping skirts
for day wear, save for reception and
other formal robes. For them the
round skirt just clearing the floor is
the best model OF all. 1t is formal
enough for a handsome reception gown
and informal enough for a walking
costume that may be worn on the
same afternoon to shop in and to at
tend afternoon teas. Young women
prefer them. They do not require
holding up unless one finds the pave.
ment suddenly mussy or one has to
cross a street, or a puddle. The skirt
that sweeps must always be held up
save indoors, and even then If one
chance to enter store. unless one
cares little for neatness.
Short skirts, and decidedly short
ones at that, are the only proper
length for winter walking gowns, that
is for gowns intended for street wear
exclusively, and one may call on ones
friends, when one is walking as well
as when one is driving. No matter
what the latest Partisan decree may
be anent the length of skirts, the
American woman will not give up her
short walking skirt. While long
sleeves will be the proper length for
day wear in both gowns. blouses and
coats the coming winter, most of the
theater blouses have elbow length
sleeves. However, the woman with
thin or ugly arms should adopt the
long sleeve as soon and as completely
J as possible.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25
PLATT A LIFE-sAvER.
Senator's Advice Brought Friend to
See Joy Of Living.

did you ever hear how Senator
Plat saved Ashley w. Coles life?'
asked one of the amen corner regu-
lars.
while Ashley Cole was railroad
commissioner he went to Platts apart
ments and said, Senator. you know
that have been suffering from rheu-
matism in the small of my back for
about i've years. The pain has almost
driven me mad. have suffered tor
lures. / have tried a score OF doc
tors, going from one to the other as
each failed to give me relief Recently
I have thought OF suicide as the only
escape, and / have come TO consult
with you. my closest friend, on that
very subject
"'Suicidel' said Plat STUFF and
nonsense. Before you think seriously
of passing in your checks. why not go
uptown and see the man who has done
such wonders with my crippled legs?'
Cole hadn't much faith in the ex-
pert. but agreed to call on him to sat
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25

of course, be many short coats, even
Etons, shown in winter costumes. and
the pony cut, SO effective on certain
figures in the coat, not the so-called
jacket model, will be seen in winter
walking and carriage costumes, but
the long coats will be the favored
model. Last winter a few French
models showed long coats and this
winter the fashion will be general. AT
the present moment the three-quarter
coats promise to be the most worn.
The coat coming to within six inches
of the edge of the skirt makes a most
comfortable walking costume, and for
carriage wear trailing gown with a
very long coat deliberately trimmed is
always effective. Velvet and lace
coats with fine cloth gowns are charm.
ing for carriage wear when one is &C.
ing to reception or bridge party.
In sleeves the wrinkled mousque-
taire will be much In evidence, for a
time at least, on new gowns, and the
coats for cold weather will have full.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE.
Newspaper Man Was Casting an An
Choir to Windward.

Although Joseph Pulitzer still keeps
IN active charge OF his great news
paper the New York World. his son.
Ralph Pulitzer. has taken over some
Of the burdens of editorial and bust
ness direction.
There is baby in the Ralph Pulit-
ger family. a small son, who is the
pride Of his grandfather as we'll as of
his father. A short time ago there
was an editorial conference at the
house of Ralph Pulitzer. and John
Slaght. one of the star reporters on
the World, was called to attend.
While waiting to go before the coun-
ell Slaght sat in the hall of the house.
before an open fireplace. The nurse
came in with Pulitzer Third.
Nurse" said Slaght, do you want
to do something for an ambitious,
Woodworking and honest young man."
Sure" the nurse replied.
Well" instructed Slaght, when
that baby begins to talk, you teach
him to say. first thing: 'Slaght;
grand man; great reporter
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25
"He Has Cast Me Out Of His
Thought" She Sadly Mused.

ment. But heaven knows / never
dreamed of this, and | meant every
day to hunt her up; but | am still so
feeble"
He flung himself into his carriage
and ordered the coachman to drive for
life TO the house where he had so
nearly passed from life. Coachee de-
clined to go nearer than the length of
a square from the pest-house, and for
getful of weakness, Mac strobe the
distance till he reached the door. And
there in the very same room where
she had held him back from the gates
of death. lay-not Mother Anser, no;
but oh, God, there lay Louise Selwin.
delirious and raving necessarily for
him.
"Oh. Louise! my lost STAR" cried
Mac. flinglng himself down in an &C.
stacy of grief.
Slowly but surely she recovered.
and at last one day when the white
frost had come, like snowy
winged angel of deliverance, and borne
the plague away, they were quietly
married, and went steaming up on the
bosom of the broad Mississippi to
Visit Mother McCracken.
Leaning over the guards just out
side their stateroom, looking at the
moonlight on the waters like a thou
sand fairies in their wake dancing in
their bridal trail, with voices secured
from the ears of their neighbors by
the ceaseless throbbing of the engine
below, Mac said:
How blest l am, my beautiful star!
To think | dared be blasphemous
enough to believe you frivolous and
heartless. you, my dear angel But
where on earth did you pick up that
outlandish name. Mother Anser?'"
why, you gave IL to me. Don't
you remember? You did not call me
an angel then. but something with
wings, all the same knser is Latin
for goose, you know, and | was dread
fully afraid your scholarly eye would
detect me. too, and that is the rea-
son ran away as soon as you regain
ed consciousness"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25

Even in winter this Ia not to be omit
ted. Better economic on something
else If you think 1t takes too much
coal to counteract the effect of all out
doors.
II there is a smoker in the family,
then should this daily airing be re-
peated after the midday cigar Open
all the windows of the room in which
the smoking was done, also the door
into the vestibule. In this way in
one or two minutes a current of air
will remove all traces of that most
disagreeable odor stale tobacco. which
every woman feels is a reproach to
her housewifely instincts.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25
A Delicate Compliment.

The late President Mckinley was
one of the most amiable men in the
world, and could be equally gallant.
On one occasion a very sweet and at
tractive woman said to him:
Mr.. President, / do wish my hus-
band had such a temper as yours"
Thank YOU" he responded. bowling;
but, really, madam, you ask too
much"
She didn't quite catch the drift of
his reply, and looked IL.
you see," he went on, two such
tempers in the same family would be
a prodigality of sweets"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25
Eagle. Matched by a Hen.

Shamokin comes TO the front with
an entirely original story. Two young
eagles were Matched out under a hen
Two months ago Roman Ukleski, OF
Shamokin. received from his brother
In Germany two eagles eggs. He
placed them under hen and awaited
results. The other night the eggs
having ripened, bore forth fruit and
two little eagles are being cared fol
by the proud mother hen. There will
be further doings when the lords oi
the air attain the full growth.-Phila
delphia Record.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25
Alcohol al Fuel.

Use of fuel In submarine boats, or
other hazardous places and the supe.
rior safety of alcohol must lead to its
ultimate adoption. II a can OF gaso-
line is left open near a flame. II is
likely to explode by the ignition of
its vapor. This could never occur
with alcohol. Then, again, water is
useless to quench burning gasoline.
serving to spread the fire by floating
the burning liquid. Alcohol can never
present this danger. for II mixes with
water In all proportions, and In so
doing becomes noninflammable
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25

The American woman fortunately
is independent enough to choose her
costumes for constant wear with a
thought for comfort, and any fashion
which does not so contribute to her
happiness has small chance Of sue
cess. By costumes for constant wear,
day gowns and walking and carriage
costume are referred to. Evening
gowns are a different matter. for APP
pearance rather than comfort is
sought in such robes. and what is
comfort compared with a striking
toilette that need be endured for a
few hours only at time. There will,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25

isfy his old friend, the senator.
Rheumatism, eh?' said the expert,
as he examined Coles back. I guess
not. Just lean over this chair
Cole complied. The expert struck
him powerful blow on the back and
commanded him to straighten up.
How Is the pain?' he asked.
It's gone said Cole with a shout
of Joy.
1T was merely a dislocated muscle
and Cole did not commit suicide."--
New York American.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25

terry for more than so years, and he
had absolute command of 33 ancient
and modern languages. an unprece
denied intellectual achievement
The celebrated Giuseppe Mezzofanti
who died in 1S49, was reputed to be
able to speak SO languages, while Mr.
Jeremiah Curtin, who died last year
at Milwaukee. Wis, is said to have
known 20 tongues.
A good many OF these languages
however, were merely dialects or mod
ifications of other root languages.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25
View point

Mrs. Crawford-I don't see how you
can say that woman on the first floor
has lovely voice. / think 1t is just
awful.
Mrs. Crabshaw-But, my dear, you
can hear everything she says up the
airshaft.-Puck.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25
His Happv Release

Poor John! He was kind and for
bearing husband sobbed the widow
on her return from the funeral.
Yes" said a sympathizing neighbor,
but It's all for the best. You must
try to comfort yourself, my dear, with
the thought that your husband is at
peace at last. Bits.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25
DoubIy Sure.

Smith" said the grocer. severely.
did you charge Mr.. Jay for that
basket of peaches?"
Yes. sir" the clerk replied; Il
think did. SIR"
We'll, charge him again." said the
other. You can't be too sure Of
thing Of that kind"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25
Wrono Steer.

THE doctor told me | was eating
too much"
Well, what is there about that to
get angry about?"
Come down to our boarding house
and take dinner II you wish to find
out. Houston Post.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25
Gave Him the Laugh.

"You no longer call upon Miss Lot
IA Colder"
NO l abominate her. She has
such a vulgar laugh.
IL never noticed It."
you would II you had been around
the evening ! proposed to her."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25
We OUGHT to Fear Envy

We ought to fear envy. by which
the devil deceived the FIRST man. as Il
Is written, Christ was crucified
through envy. therefore he that en-
vieth his neighbor crucifeth Christ
The Venerable Bede (672-735.).
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25
Greatest Linquist.

Father Erasmus Herring. the worlds
greatest linguist, died at Landeshui
monastery recently at the age of 20.
He had been a monk in the monas
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25

Even the pessimist will admit that.
II 1t we're not for the sunny days, we
couNln't truly appreciate the cloudy
ones.-Puck.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25
Tho.e cirls.

Stella-He threatened to do some
thing rash when / refused him.
Bella-Ah, then he proposed again
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25
Speed the Dav.

He that rocks boat and survives
will blow into q loaded gun some day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25
Fresh Air.

Each room should be flooded with
fresh air and sunshine once daily.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25

A terrible plague was visiting the
City of NJ where Mac had made
his new home.
Louise, who had mourned her folly
after she had heard Of his removal, so
far beyond any hope of regaining him,
till she had finally accepted the fact
with all the philosophy she could sum-
mon, heard this news with alarm. Her
nature, far from being frivolous, was
one of unusual strength.
IL will go to M" she exclaimed
Ito herself "They need never know
till it is over but | must be within
call IL he should be sick. For oh, l
drove him there! / drove him therel"
And to NJ she went knowing
, full we'll that the way would close be-
I hind her back and prevent her return
from the plague-stricken city. She
soon ascertained the respective num-
) bers OF his residence and place of
business, and every day disguised as
a STOPPING old woman. was lowering
near when he passed from one to
the other, and II by chance she missed
4 him would make immediate inquiry
till satisfied of his welfare.
At last one morning, when he failed
to appear, her heart stood still as the
porter gave her the alarming intelli-
gence of his illness. She fairly flew
to the house where he had been tate-
upon being promptly turn"'
from his boarding plac
; infection. IL was
provised into a hosp
Client nurses and
fort of all kinds.
attend him found
She gave her
ser, and nobof
erstwhile bri
that was hi
ure hobblir
The bis
!. scorchin~
I Louise
loved
brow.
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The Washington times., 1907-08-26
BEAR CROP GOOD,
FARMER ARRESTED
Kills Bruin Out of Season,
Fined $50, and Appeals
Case.

BLOssBURG. Pa, Aug. 2s-Whiie the
blackberry crop. the corn crop, the
buclwheat crop, and some others point
10 small yield this year, the bear
crop Is looking UP.
Daniel Llnck. capitalist. lumber man,
and farmer, Of NautoO, TiOga county
mighty hunter, was assessed 500 by a
local justice OF the peace for killing a
bear out of season.
Mr.. LInck has had sheep KILLED and
other depredations committed by some
wild animals. and the tracks Indicated
that IL was the work of bear. He
was out IN the woods and discovered the
alleged cause OF his troubles, went 10
the house and got one OF his numerous
rifles. and dispatched the bear on the
| spot.
! jealous officer heard the tidings
and issued a warrant. Mr.. Linek has
appealed his case 20 the county court al
! Wellsboro. II the bear was the of
/ fender. under the law he had a right
/ TO kin IL out OF season.
The Washington times., 1907-08-26
SHIP ON FIRE,
DYNAAITELOADED
Courage and Bravery OF
Men Prevent Maritime
Disaster.

SEATTLE. Aus. 26-With enough
dynamite. powder. and old explosives
in her hold to blow up the Rock OF
Gibraltar. fiTe-whippod and famed oy
gales of hurricane force, the steamship
Eureka, Captain Golightly, on her yoy-
age from San Francisco TO this port,
but for the heroic night Of the crew
would have been blown up and every
soul on board lost.
The Eureka left San Francisco on
August Is with a cargo OF 500 TONS in
Guiding $50 tons Of powder, 200 tons OF
gasolene, a large quantity Of oil, and
dfty-six earboys of nitric acid. When
of Nendicino Head about 2 O'Clock on
the morning OF the 18th, the gale was
Moving fifty miles an hour and the snip
rolling heavily. a CaTboy Of the acid,
which was dashed on the upper deck,
broke loose from its moorings ana
smashed.
and instantly ignited it. Like hash
the roues binding the carboys were eat
en- away by the flames and the entire
cargo of acid was aside ana aiame on
All bands were summoned. the life
and death fight began. Man AFTER mar
. fell upon the slippery deck anu "a
though at times nearly overcome woulu
VIXEN revived, rise and light the flames
Their clothing took fire and Mate vii
liam Reed had his legs badly burned
They kept their struggle up unLl tht
flames were extinguished. 49,. - 80
Captafn GoIightly asserts that no YES
sci was ever in greater peril ana ina
ovl,y the courage and bravery or hli
r1en prevented an awful disaster.