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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-01-13
Whole No. l27.
Edgings.

None but a fool is always right.
We should have more music if
all men were in tune.
Hope lives forever, but her child
rem die one by one.
Honest, plain words best pierce
the ear of grief.
Never turn a blessing around to
see whether there is dark side to
it.
He who makes an idol of his in
terests, makes q martyr of his in
tegrity.
Silence is the safest course for
any man to adopt who distrusts
himself.
Do not neglect doing a thing i'm
mediately good for fear Of remote
evil.
Some men, like pictures, are bet
ter for corner than full light.
Look out for the best aspects of
a man as you do for views in the
country.
Avoid a contest if possible, for
you can never be sure how a con-
test will end.
The last act of baseness-the
tasting of joys that were wrung
from crushed hearts.
A man may be great by chance,
but never wise and good without
taking pains for it.
I've never any pity for conceited
people, because / think they carry
their comfort about with them.
1t always seemed to me a sort o
clever stupidity only to have one
sort of talent-almost like carrier
pigeon.
If there is past in which men
have done i'll, let them have hope
for there is future in which they
may do well.
Great minds, like Heaven, are
pleased in doing good, though the
ungrateful subjects of their favor:
are barren in return.
Difficulties are placed in our way
that we may overcome them, an(
pass through conflicts to victories
and through victories to triumphs
The worst of all hobbies are thos,
that people think they can get mon
ey at. They shoot their money out
like corn out Of sack then.
The world isn't made of pen, ink
and paper; if you're to get on in
the world, young man, you must
know what the worlds made of.
Since the generality of persons
act from impulse much more than
from principle, men are neither so
good nor so bad as we are apt to
think them.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-01-13

woods is this: A hole is dug at the
foot of the fire, filed around with
hot Goals and covered with hot ash
es, where it remains from 8 o'clock
p. m, until breakfast the following
morning-about fourteen or fifteen
hours. There are probably more
beans eaten in Maine than in the
whole State Of New York.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-01-13
Have You Ever Seen Jones

1t was only two days ago Jones
was injudiciously "full." Being
painfully aware of his inedriety, ht
endeavored to conceal it from the
public by buttoning his coat uI
very closely, imparting an abnor.
NAL stiffness to his knees, and trip
ping over his own heel. He stalk
ed up to street car, walked brisk
ly in just as the horses started for
ward--and instantly tumbled out
again backward, without unbend-
ing a muscle. Straightway he re-
covered the upright, splashing with
mud, and re-entered, seating him
self beside an acquaintance, max
ing no signs of his mishap. Pres
emily ne turned to this individual
and queried:
"Klizshn Z"
"No."
He considered a moment, and
then again asked:
"Offthetrack 2"
"No."
More rehection-sleepily then:
"Runoveraprespice!"
"No."
"Sploshn 2"
"No."
Somnolent cogitation.
"Any acc'd'nt?"
"Not any at ALL"
He took this piece of informa-
ton into his intellectual NAV, and,
it, concluded that he
must be very drunk indeed. Anx-
ious to cover up the disgraceful
fact and turn the matter off re-
specially, he shortly turned again
with the bland observation:
"Well, if I'd anone that, | wood
ena got out"
He blinked off into an uncon-
scious state in little while, then
"woke up" with his eyes very wide
open, to show everybody that he'd
only been thinking. He rode on
about mile beyond his street, and
was finally taken home in hack.
Have you ever seen Jonesl
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-01-13

Thirty-five years ago Thomas II.
Benton, "Old Bullion" as he was
called, says the Boston Journal, de-
livered a speech upon finances in
the United States Senate, in the
course of which he made some re-
marks which sound very much like
the utterances of to-day. One
passage is as follows: "One of the
highest functions of money is to
measure values. That is function
which paper cannot perform. The
measure of values must itself pos
sess intrinsic value, and must itself
he free from sudden and material
variations of value. 1t must have
a uniform and a universal value.
AS well might you attempt to make
a measure of lengths out of that
which has no length; a measure of
weight out of that which has no
weight; a measure of quantities
out of that which has no capacity
to hold any quantity, as to endeav-
or to make a measure out of that
which has no intrinsic value. The
precious metals can alone consti-
tute q measure of values; paper
money can measure the value of
nothing, not even of itself; its own
value is eternally measured by its
its convertibility-in-
to specie"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-01-13

When a man milks COW, he
should not attempt to smoke CT
gar at the same time. A young
man out in the country tried it
and got along we'll enough until
he lowered his head and toched the
cows flank with the weed. The
next instant, himself and cigar
were dreadfully "put out" The
COW introduced about two tons
wheight into one of her hind legs,
and passed it under the mixers
left jaw. When he ceased whirling
around, and myriads of stars had
disappeared, he said farming was
the hardest work a man could put
his hand to.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-01-13

A musician, George Sharp,
had his name on his door-plate
thus sc. Sharp" A wag of q paint
er, who knew something Of music.
early one morning made the follow
ing undeniable and significant sd-
dition ais A fat"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-01-13

These are the refreshing western
style of personals: "Mr. Wagner
found fault with the beef at a hotel,
and the coroner made 50 on him."
"Peter Ink, citizen Of Ohio, was
blotted out the other day, aged 75.-
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-01-13

The late John Stewart Mill used
to read Greek when he was three
years old, but there are thousands
of Americans unknown to fame
who could read Greek as well at
three as they could at forty.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-01-13

Colored citizens of the South
don't say "Shoo Fly" when an in
sect troubles them now-"Gwoffum-
dab" is the mysterious word.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-01-13
FIRE DEPARTMENT.

FIRE DEPARTMENT.
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Fire Association of Philadelphia, Pa, 2,50O, 900
German American Ins. Co., New York, l,5OO,0O0
German Ins. Co., Erie, Pa, 10000
Allemannia Ins. Co., Pittsburgh, Pa, 100000
Penn Ins. Co, Philadelphia Pa, 100000
LIFE.
New England Mutual Ins. Co., Boston,
All Life Policies Nom -Forfeitable by
Mass. law, 10000, 900
ACCIDENT.
Travellers Ins. Co. of Hartford, issues
general accident policies against any
kind Of accidents happening any where, a., 500 900
Railway passengers Ins. Co. issues nc
cident tickets 5000 for Csc per day. 100000
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usiness Cards, one year, one dollar for every

Business Cards, one year, one dollar for every
line.
Local Notices, ten cents per line each insertion.
and all notices continued for three months or
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Advertisements unaccompaned by written or
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Advertisements, under contract, ordered out be-
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No paper discontinued until all arrearages ars
paid, except at the option or the publisher
Transient advertisements must be paid in ad-
vance.
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Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-06-23
For California.

Last week, the Rev. Philip Tuggle,
Of the North Mississippi Conference,
with his son-in-law and daughter,
Major c. c. Clay and wife, and his
brother, Thomas r.. Tuggle, left Mem
phis on visit to California. They in
tend to return in seven or eli light weeks.
If the country should meet their ex-
pectations, it is. possible that after
awhile they will remove to it. We adj
wise our.brethren of the Pacific Coast
to use their best efforts to captivate
them. We would dislike very much
to lose them, but if we must, we
would be glad for California to gain
them. A most valuable acquisition,
Brother Philip Tuggle would be to the
Pacific Conference, and if he should
conclude to transfer, it is quite likely
he would carry with him preachers
enough to do the work of II district, if
not of small annual Conference
such great confidence do his brethren
repOse in his Judgment. We wish for
the company ii pleasant journey and a
safe return.
Others there were in the company
Major NJ. j. Wicks and family, who,
we regret to learn, have left our city
with a view of making their home in
California. In Major Wicks, a we'll
known banker, and late President of
the Memphis and Charleston Railroad,
we lose one of our best citizens, gen.
tleman of high character aud many
virtues--the honored head of an eX-
cellent family, all of whom we COM
mend most cordially to our brethren
in California.
Monday next, Captain George w.
Gift and family will take their depar-
ture for the Golden State. They will
leave with the regrets of a host of
friends, who, at the same time, wish
for them all the success and prosperity
anticipated by them, and much more
if possible. Our readers who have so
often been favored with the produce
tions of Captain Gifts pen will be
pleased to learn that he promises to
send occasional correspondence after
reaching his new home. His address
will be Vallejo, California.
We clip the above from the Western
Methodist, Memphis, Tenn, June
18th. We understand all the parties
named are bound to Southern Califor.
MIA, and should they be pleased with
our section will draw after them hun.
dreds of others. We hope that oul
citizens will do everything possible tC
induce these gentlemen to become
of us.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-06-23
Pa ific Coast Items.

Tie sheen men of MendocinO are
busily engaged In shipping their
wool.
Harvesting along the Calaveras is
expected to commence some time this
week.
The orchardistS of Yuba county
are now shipping large QUANTITIES. o.
apricots.
A petition is being circulated for a
mail service between uGiah and Men
locino city.
The people of Grays IN, Stanislaus
county, are preparing for celebration
on the Fourth.
At Modesto, Stanislaus county, on
Monday last, the thermometer reached
1852 in the shade.
Numbers of dead fish are floating on
Clear Lake, probably killed 10y the
high temperature of the water.
The new banking corporation for
Healdsburg has been organized, and
will commence business on the LIST of
July.
The Ukiah (Mendocino) Dispatch
says that the crops on the coast are
looking well.
There are grain-fields in Mussel
Slough, Tulare county, says the Visa
liza Delta, that will tie over an average
sized horses back.
Graham & McCray have secured the
contract for carrying the mail between
Cloverdale and Upper Lake for four
van pc M ~, M a N al M, Ttlly dth
1t is stated that stay of execution
has been granted in the case of f. p.
WEIGH, sentenced to be hanged on the
9th of July in Inyo county.
Pete ST. Mary had preliminary
jury trial recently, in Modesto, for
shooting Sam Dorm and was acquit-
ted. Dorn's wound will not necessa-
rily prove fatal.
The contract for carrying the mails
between Middletown, Lake county,
and Uncle Sam has been awarded to
Silas Broadwell for $3.50 per annum.
The ten acres of hops planted by
Johnson & Allen on Alderson's farm,
near Healdsburg, look very promis-
ing, and will bear some hops this, the
first year.
The West Coast Star says: "Mendo-
elmo City wants wheelwright, tin
smith, and matchmaker; also ma
who understands making and burning
brick"
Articles of incorporation of the Oak
land Land Association were filed in the
office of the Secretary of State Friday;
capital stock $3.50, 900, in shares of 500
each.
The Stockton hdependentannounc
that more Improvements of per-
manent nature are now being made In
Stockton than during any previous
season for several years.
The mill of the Nevada and Califor-
MIA Lumber Company donkey &
SMITH on Prosser Creek. is running
night and day and turning out sixty
thousand feet of lumber every twenty
four hours.
The first new barley of the season
for Santa Cruz county was received at
the Watsonyille Mills, June 10th. 1t
was raised OH the land of David Jacks,
about sixteen miles below Salinas
City.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-06-23
CLOSING Of Green Meadows School.

The public school of Green Mead
ows closed on Friday last, having
been in session for five months. Aver.
age daily attendance, 40. Percentage
Of attendance on average number be-
longing, 95. The pupils have studied
hard, as has been shown by the exam
nations which they have passed in
the various branches. All grades are
represented in the school from the
primary to the advanced. In the af-
ternoon some select pieces were read
ny Misses Hattie Juden, Emma Pierce,
Serenal McClain and Estella Thomas
Declamation-Will Farris. Also the
School Offering, a paper composed by
The pupils, edited and read in able
manner by Miss Fannie Juden. AT
the commencement of the term Mr..
Dunsmoor offered prizes for the most
improvement in penmansiiip, one for
each grade. Also two for department,
the latter to be decided by the school
with written ballot. At the voting a
lively time ensued, reminding us of n
general election. Two pupils were
named, and James Durrell was de-
clared entitled to the first, and Susie
Douglass to the second prize. Prizes
awarded are as follows: First prize,
department, splendid chrome, 1Sx24-
James Durrell. Second prize, deport-
ment, writing desk-Susie Douglass.
First grade in penmanship, gold pen
and holder-Lizzie Russell. Second
grade, pair enameled bracelet-Se-
rena McClain. Third grade, writing
desk-Master Fred. Stump. Also
three coin prizes to Masters Alexan-
der Nelson, Thomas McClain and
Fred. Stump. After Mr.. Dunsmoor
had made some remarks to the school
thanking them for their kindness to
him throughout the term, Mr.. H. c.
Thomas stepped forward and COM
pletely surprised the teacher by pre-
senting him with fine copy of Ten
nyson's Poems, as token of love from
the pupils. But the good things were
to end here. After shaking hands
and bidding each pupil good bye, Mr..
Dunsmoor came home, and in the
evening was again made happy by
having his house completely filled by
genuine surprise party, composed of
the pupils, who had come eight miles
to surprise their teacher, and have a
good time. They had it until 2 A. NJ,
when they departed for their several
homes, all being in jolly mood.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-06-23
FOR RENT.

THE OCEAN HOUSE, at San Pedro, CON
l. tanning IL looms, together with out
bu ldings, bathing establishment, etc., all In
good order. The Ocean House Is located i'm.
mediatey on the beach, and is the most de-
81 able summer resort I'm Southern California
For particulars apply to A. w. Timms, on
the premises, or n. W. Potts, at the Clerks
Office. A WyTIMMS.
l32w-2
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-06-23
San Fernando.

We took flying trip to San Fer
nando yesterday, and were not little
surprised at the promising appearance
of the new town. The water-ditch
has been completed, and to-day we
suppose that San Fernando has her
regular supply of spring water fresh
from the mountains. Twelve dwell
ing houses are in course of erection,
and it is expected that twenty-five or
thirty more families will be domicled
there in the course of month. Wells,
Fargo & Co. have an express Office in
the place, and Postoffice has also
been established. Nadeau hasa steam
engine at his corral and appliances for
grinding feed. There are three stores
very we'll filled with general mer-
chandise and drug store will shortly
be built and stocked by DR.. Gelsich of
our place. A laundry and barber shop
is in operation, conducted by Prof.
Flyers. There is an excellent opening
in the town for Il good brick-maker.
Senator Maclay will agree to furnish
ground, water, wood, and the neces-
sary machinery for the purpose, and
will moreover take SO, 600 brick for his
own use. They have as yet no regu-
larly established physician in the
place, but DR.. Lyforl makes semi
weekly trips from Los Angeles and
attends to the occasional ailments of
the people. The town is an uncom-
monty lively one for a youngster. 1t
is expected that an excursion train
will be run there next Sunday, and
our citizens can go and note the inn
provements for themselves.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-06-23
A correspondent writing from Rome

A correspondent writing from home
to the Louisville Courier-Journal says:
cat an evening reception observed
a man who had neglected both broad
cloth and gloves, his hat hung over his
forehead, and his thin boots had no
polish. That's Joaquin Miller said
my partner, 'he is living down in the
Theater of Marsellus, among the old
iron and scrap shops, studying the
people, and neglecting the form and
ceremony which society imposes upon
all but its pet lions.' Twas seated with
him later, when he was invited by
lady to dance. He declined with the
excuse that he retired from the carpet
since he got bullet in his leg. per
haps Mr.. Miller would give us the war
dance suggested gentleman near.
'Oh do, Mr.. Miller pleaded several
ladies, all at the same time. well,
now said he, 'itwas only two or three
evenings ago when, after being
begged an hour and half, agreed to
try the war dance, but l scarcely be-
gun preliminaries when the ladies OBJ
ected, and of course had to give up
why, Mr.. Miller, what did you do p
Naturally 1 wanted to dance it in
costume, but hadn't gone any further
than taking off coat and vest when the
people objected as I told y'u.'"
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-06-23

A letter from Cherry valley, Napa
county. to the Vallejo Chronicle, under
date OF the 18th instant, says: THE
grain in this locality looks very we'll;
it will be ripe enough to commence
threshing in about two weeks. There
has been no north wind to amount to
anything here this year. The fruit
trees are loaded with fruit.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-06-23

The boys will play their wicked
FRANKS on the poor dumb animals.
That big yellow dog with the baleful
glare in his eye, and the unnatural
crook in his tail was the subject last
night. He came down Spring street
at a lightning speed, playing the An
vii Chorus on a tin can which he car
ried behind him, and putting in an ac-
compartment of yeIps truly heart
rending. What mischief Satan can't
devise he lets out to the youngsters.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-06-23

On Monday next Mr.. 7. ID. Maloney
will open q writing school at the Law
Tor Institute, with two sessions daily,
from 8 A. NJ. to Il NJ. and during the
evening from till 10. The school is
designed for the instruction of all who
wish to learn to write or to improve
their present style of writing and will
accommodate pupils of all ages and
stages, from seven years old upwards.
Prizes will be given at the end of each
week, and at the close of the term to
the most deserving, consisting of
beautiful specimens of ornamental PEN
drawing, suitable for framing, and at
the close of the term q fine gold pen,
with case and holder, will be awarded
to the pupil making the most i'm
prOvement.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-06-23

The Fabbr Troupe treated the peo-
pie of Bakersfield with an evenings
entertainment last week. The Courier
concludes a halt-column article Oh the
subject as follows: 1.-THE distinguished
trio were evidently astonished as we'll
as pleased at the extent and apprecia-
tive character Of the audience. The
Professor, i'll returning his acknowl-
edgments, which were profuse and ev-
identity heartfelt, said that never be-
fore in the course Of their professional
career, had they met with a more flat
tering reception. This speaks well for
the improvement that is taking place
in our society, and while gratifying to
us in every sense, is specially so in
that our estimate of the nature of it's
tastes has proved correct. They pro-
ceeded on their journey next day to
San Francisco. They are highly
pleased with the southern part of the
State, and propose to return to Los
Angeles in the Fall.n
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-06-23

Mr.. Goldman, in his recent work on
Utah, says: II was astonished to hear
polygapy advocated by ladies Of edu-
cation and refinement; among them a
school teacher, who strongly favored
it, perhaps because she was no longer
young. At hotel where I was stay
ing, met a young married lady of one
of the first families of Salt Lake. Two
of her intimate friends were with her.
One day, when they were out Of the
room. she asked me, What do you
think of A--?' She is charming
girl I replied. Indeed she Isl ex-
claimed Mrs. B., Il do wish B. (her
husbandD would marry her; l should
so like to have her with me all the
time y"
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-06-23

Mrs. Helen Marble, the well-known
actress and vocalist who recently
spent few weeks in this city, has
been visited with painful affliction.
Shortly after returning to San Fran
cisco she was stricken with paralysis,
losing the power of speech and the use
at her arms. A week ago she was re-
moved from the city to the residence
of Mr.. G. b. DEMO in Vallejo. AT last
accounts she was able to utter a few
monosyllables and had slight control
over the limbs affected. Her physi-
clans entertain hopes of permanent
recovery, though complete health cam
not be hoped for under several months.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-06-23
Special Notices.

Ba- The tide ofimmigration is steadily set.
ing in, and the first thing eastern people dc
is to throw away their New York Hats and buy
a new one of DESMOND. They say there is nc
comparison between the two. 21ao
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-06-23

Agency Liverpool and London and
Globe Insurance Company Assets, s2l ,OOO,-
600. Agency State investment Insurance
Compan. Fire and Marine. Assets, $3.50, 900,
at BrodricA's Book Store. near the Postoffice.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-06-23
IsIPIFAX.

This remarkable curative herbal
preparation is entirely unlike and greatly
superior to any other recuperant ever dis
covered.
1t strengthens the living vital nervauric
principle, and gives energy to the muscles,
nerves. flaments, membranes, and all tissues
of the internal organs.
condition; the cuticle plant; the pores open;
and brings the blood to the surface; thereby
mailing the system to counteract these banes
full atmospheric influences.
PIPIFAX-Passes through the blood, car
res Off by PRECIPITATION and other excretions
the eGete and injurious materials Of the body.
1t is soothing, Alternative and decorative. Used
methodically and nationally, aided by suita-
BILE diet, it produces most important changes
in the system, contributing t, the reconstruc-
ton Of tissues, and removes vitiated matter
which has become not only useless but inju-
rious. No other article has ever been intro
duced which combines in such an extraordl-
nary degree the principles Of an efficient anti
bilious agent and tonic. Try 1t and be con-
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