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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-11-03
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shovel and pan, formed line, and
forthwith escorted the postmaster
to the chapel. Pentecost acknowl-
edged the joke and stood the treat
for the crowd, after which he SOL
emnly tore the wrapper and disclos-
ed report of certain missionary
society. Modestly expressing his
qualification at the honor, and his
unworthiness of it, he moved that
old Thompson, who had the loud
est voice, should read the report
aloud, he, Pentecost, volunteering
to furnish Thompson all necessary
spiritual aid during the continu-
ance of the task. Thompson
promptly signifed his acquiescence,
cleared his throat with glass of
amber-colored liquid and commenc-
ed, the boys meanwhile listening
attentively, and commenting criti-
cally.
"Too much .cussed heavenly
twang," observed one disapprov-
ingly, as one letter largely compos-
ed of spiritual extracts was read.
"Why the deuce didn't he shoot!"
Indignantly demanded another, as
tale of escape from the heathen
pursuers was read.
"Shut up wimmen in q burned
dark room. Well, I'll be burned ~
soliloquized yellow haired Mis-
sourian, as Thompson read an ac-
count Of Zenana. "Reckon they'd
set an internal sight higher by VIM
min eff they wuz in the diggins six
months-hey, fellowsl'
"You bet I" emphatically respon-
ded a majority of those present.
Before the boys became very res
tive Thompson finished the PAM
phlet, including few lines on the
cover, which stated that the society
was greatly in need of funds, and
that contributions might be sent to
the society's financial agent in Bos-
ton. fIt
Thompson gracefully concluded
the services by passing the hat,
with the following result: Two
revolvers, one double-barreled pis-
tol, three knives, one watch, two
rings, (both homemade, valuable
and fearfully ugly,) q pocket ink
stand, silver tobacco box, and
forty or fifty ounces of dust and
nuggets. Boston Bill, who was no
toriously absent-minded, dropped
in pocket comb, but on beine
sternly called to order by ole
Thompson, cursed himself most flu
emily and redeemed his disgracefn
contribution with a gold doubl'
eagle.
The "Webfoot," who was th,
most unlucky man In camp, ha'
been so wrought upon by the tai
of one missionary, who had lost hi
all many times In succession, tha
he alphabetically contributed hi
only shovel, for which he was en-
thusiasticslly cursed and libcrall
treated at the bar, while the shove
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-11-03
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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-11-03

Will locate Pine, Timber and FaImin< Lands.
Pine Lands examined and estimated. Particular
attention paid TO selecting Homesteads. Long
Lake, Alpena, Mich.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-01
THE FLOWER CHARITY.

One of the latest methods of distributing
effective charity is that adopted in many Of
the large cities Of the North and West 1t ID
called the Flower Charity" and has for it's
object the distribution of flowers in the rooms
of the sick and dying poor of the cities.
It certainly is thoughtful and judicious
mode Of cheering the dreary sick room during
the long and weary hours Of protracted i'll.
ness, and breathes of that tender sympathy
which, to the afflicted, is source of so much
consolation and genuine pleasure.
Few there are who when Frustrated upon q
bed of sickness, would not hail with Joy the
appearance of these sweet tokens Of purity
and beauty which by their bright and refresh
ing beauty lend an air of quiet calmness and
religious poesy to the most wretched howell,
where naught save suffering and poverty have
ever made home. Here in our city and
State, where gardens bloom SO beautifully,
and where nature SO freely lavishes her
wealth Of floral beauty, it would be but little
trouble and surely no expense to provide this
simple yet effective pleasure for those who
stand SO sorely IN need OF every expression OF
human sympathy and kindness.
If some of our ladies were to interest them
selves in this matter surely some good might
come of it In other cities where flowers are
not half so plentiful, enough are readily OBJ
tanned to cheer many lowly hut, and bright
ten many an eye already growing dim with
the mist Of approaching death. Our people
are all SO sorely pressed in many matters that
it has often source of regret to them that
they could do SO little to alleviate the suffer
ings OF many around them. Here is afforded
an opportunity of doing much good with
little or no expenditure of money, and We
feel sure it will be but necessary to call the
attention of our ladies to the matter for them
to put the plan in active operation.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-01
THE HON. GARHETT DUNCAN.

At 8 O'Clock on the morning Of May 25th,
the Hon. Garnett Duncan departed this life
at Louisville, Kentucky. For some time past
he had been suffering from disease which
was all the time slowly bearing him to DEATH
door, and his demise was not altogether un.
expected by his friends.
The deceased was among the oldest natives
1900. He was the descendant of an old and
respected Virginia family, who were among
the early citizens of Kentucky. Mr.. Duncan
graduated from Yale College in 1921, and
was very shortly after admitted to the bar.
In 1847 he was elected to Congress by the
Wing party. Had it not been for his adher-
ence to this party he would have been chosen
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during
the administration of President Fillmore, who
non,in ated him but failed in securing for him
confirmation by the Democratic Senate.
He was afterwards nominated for the same
position by President Pierce. He was offered
Cabinet position by President Taylor, but
declined.
When Mr.. Duncan returned from Congress
he came to New Orleans, and soon gained q
splendid practice. He will be remembered
by many of our old lawyers and citizens as q
man sans peur ct sans reproche. He succeeded,
while here, in gaining number of friends
and establishing an excellent legal reputa-
ton. He abandoned the practice of his pro-
fession upon the death of his wife, in 1854
and retired to q plantation on the Missis-
sippi River, never again entering the business
walks of life. In 1868 he went to Europe
and, after dividing his time between England
and France for few years, finally made his
home in France.
A short time ago his health began to fail,
and afterwards: his friends, despairing of his
life, persuaded him to return to his old home
in Kentucky.
Mr.. Duncan's life was one remarkable for
the integrity Of character and nobility of pur-
pose which SO eminently characterized it.
He was q chosen friend and honored associate
of such men as Henry Clay, Crittenden, Bibb,
by all of whom his abilities and moral worth
were recognized and respected.
A few days before his death he expressed a
desire to join the church, and was baptized.
At the time of his death he was the oldest
member of the Louisville bar, by all of whom
he was held in great esteem. In his death
Kentucky has lost one of her noblest sons
and the legal profession one Of its most hon
ored members.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-01
STREET.CAR NOTES-A PLEASING
CUSTOM.

People are generally very fond of abusing
the street-car companies and their employees,
but themselves are often guilty of causing
more real annoyance than any of the acts OF
the companies. Gentlemen passengers fire.
quently forget that there is only very limited
space between the seats, and even that is to
be divided among probably twenty people,
and so they ofttimes stretch out their legs
clear across the space between the seats.
When this is done by passengers on both
sides of the car it creates a sort of human
cheueau de friez, which is as effective in an
noying any new arrival as the regular defence
of that name is in discomfting an attacking
enemy. To locker on it is sometimes very
amusing to see portly old gentleman get
into a rather crowded car and labor faithfully
to reach the fare box without being thrown
upon the floor or treading rather heavily upon
somebody's foot.
It is quite pleasing sight to watch q ner-
vous man as he stands at the door revolving
in his mind the different plans that have sug-
gested themselves to him for passing success
fully through the line of pedal extremities
stretched out in such formidable array, while
the sturdy defenders of the pathway look on
with the utmost nonchalance, or kindly sug-
gest to the new arrival that there is seat at
the upper end of the car. In most cases the
victim will smile, bow, and thankfully reply
that he prefers standing.
just as amusing scenes are sometimes
caused BY passenger at the end Of the car
nearest the driver, who desires to get out o.
the car. He will step gracefully over the first
obstruction, then stop, look around carefully,
and finally dart forward in an excited and de-
termined style, step on somebody's foot,
apologize and step on another, then in ar
ranging that little matter step just little
short of the next defense, and stumbling, 60
plunging out Of the car head foremost.
We noticed, the other day, a gentleman
who, being placed in the latter predicament,
reached up, caught hold of the two straps,
and with a little spring leaped over the inter-
vening poles, and reached the door in safety.
He then turned around, and nodded his head
gracefully, as if acknowledging the kindness
Of his felle x-passengers in not getting from
their seats while he was in iransitu.
Now, of course we know that the cars are
provided for the comfort of passengers, but it
should be remembered that it is sort of mu-
tual accommodation affair, and that all should
be satisfied with moderate amount Of COM
fort, and not rob others of all the pleasure of
ride.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-01
N>saee-No orders taken % de Bal1et1n Once
xsiAss Endorsed by the PROPklhIOh
rns New Orleans BULLETIN oAn be had OF the
ssvs agent in Mobile ct the depot on me axIva'
n IA r. n. train.

Jon PRINTING. now possess facilities TO
znable Us to execute every description OF
commercial, railroad and steamboat pr1ntns'
Awyers' briefs, blanks and other legal docu-
pents, on the shortest notice, in the best
ytyls, and at the most reasonable rates. We
I'll, guarantee full satisfaction to those of our
friends who favor us with their orders.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-01

We unintentionally made an error in regard
10 the picnic excursion of last Friday on the
Oriole. The gentleman was Capt. w. @. Err
win at whose house and grove the party were
no Hospitality entertained. We also forgot to
mention our kind but rather retired young
friend, Mr.. John Estopanal, clerk of the
Oriole, who did all in his power to make it
pleasant for the party.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-01

The cab horses on st. Charles street, in
hont of the st. Charles Hotel, are of the opin-
ion that fy-time has arrived, and Col. Bob
mys he believes them.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-01

Carondelet street will soon be as deserted
as o country lane. The big fish have all
gone or are just about going, and stocks will
have a rest until next fall.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-01

Clara Morris made failure Of Mrs. Mac
beth's part and DOM Piatt has moaned Of
INTO decline-drinks excepted.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-01

A good place to stop in and read the news
sor very small consideration oldthwaites,
90 Canal street. Ask for Staub.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-01

Hon. Effingham Lawrence proposes giving o
lecture soon. Subject: Tho Dignity Of
Labor"
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-01

To-day is the big day at the rife contest at
the Magnolia Garden. Let every body who
knows gun from flag staff attend.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-01

The day may be made for enjoyable by call
ing on Eyricb, and getting some excellent
readinglmatter 100 Canal street, is the place.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-01

In its comments on Sherman's Memoirs,
the Bee suggests that the Generals campaign
shrough Georgia to the sea would have had Q
different issue if our Gov. Allen had been
commander of the Georgia militia instead Of
Gov Brown
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-01

It only takes thirty-six hours now to run up
TO the Hot Springs in Arkansas, and the flight
II cripples thither is something remarkable
They all come back looking as good al new
and twice as lively.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-01

New State bonds sold yesterday showed the
facilitating effects of the weather-sales were
made at 535.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-01

cat Berlin, says Tame, music is listened
to in silence like that Of church; in Paris
it is laughed at"
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-01

One Of the most novel and elegant enter
aainmens ever arranged for the pleasure
loving people of our city is that denominated
ahe Congress of Nations. which takes place
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings,
1t ST. Patrick's Hall. Great preparations
have been made, and the occasion will doubt
less attract immense attendance. Go early
II you want good seats.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-01

Says the Detroit Free Press eff Grant
really can not get rid of his Secretary of the
Interior, why can't he improve him by the
TRANSMISSION process that helped Frank Blair
SO much? A few ounces of good, honest
incorruptible blood would make another man
of Delano."
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-01

Az REvom. evening train OF the
Jackson Railroad last evening carried away
companies tx" and &c" of the 18th D. s. in
hntry. They go to Holly Springs for the
summer, we believe, unless their services
should be required on the border. or in awning
some other recalcitrant State into submission
10 the illegal and unjustifable mandates of
The central government Lieuts. ]. 8. Bishop,
Z. L. Flescher and J. H. H. Peshine, of the
18th, accompanied the command, and it
affords us pleasure to acknowledge the courte-
" Of card containing their parting compli-
ments.
We trust the time will never again come
when they shall see the United States army SO
degraded and misused as it has been in Lous-
lana ~ being used as strikers for party, and
believe that when in the near future the
country is under the control Of . party which
will respect the Constitution and impartially
administer the laws, the army will be re-
sarded once more as the protector and de-
fender, rstaer than ruthless despoiler OF the
peoples liberties.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-01
Jacob OFT,

GA r p E N T E r.
$50 Magazine Street, Corner Calliope,
II prepared to execute all orders in the Oar.
peater and Building line, with promptness, neat.
ness and dispatch. Oisterns made and repaired
nj n2dp
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-01

The SERVICES AT THE ACADEMY OF Music.
The religious services held at the Academy OF
Music on Sunday night, were participated in
by one of the largest congregations that has
ever assembled in our city.
The exercises were conducted by the Rev.
John Matthews, who delivered an eloquent,
very instructive and entertaining sermon. his
asxt being from the Acts of the Apostles, 18th
shapter, 3Oth and 3lst verses.
There was choir Of one hundred singers,
and during the exercises number Of hymns
we're sung, the congregation joining.
These services will be continued during
ne summer months.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-01

Now WE KNOW IT.-A friend Of ours claims
10 have on Sunday discovered the improve
nent made in our City Park by the commits
sioners He says that the several years and
The small amount of money invested BY tax
payers, have succeeded in embellishing the
antrance to the pasture-we mean the Park
With neat plain sign-board. bearing tho re-
frsshing information that the enclosure is the
GTrY PARK.
That satisfies us-all we wanted TO
know was that something had been
done, and as it has Ibeen satisfactorily
proven to us that the Park has not been en-
hrely neglected, we feel kindlier towards the
commissioners.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-01

Flrenaen's and Citizens European
EXCURSION.
A first class steamship will leave this port or
about the 25th of june for Liverpool direct and will
leave Liverpool on the 18th of September. Fare
the and back, $50, with privilege of saloon.
Parties desiring to join this Excursion will please
leave their names at the following places, COM
municate with
The FIREMEN'S INSURANCE COMPANY,
corner Camp and Gravier streets.
WILLIAM SWAN corner Marigny and Levee
streets.
P.LUCAS, 50 Chartres street.
FRENCH CO., 1913 Gravier street.
my25 At
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1875-09-18
tFrom Fridays Daily. !

COUNTY STATIsTICs.-T following
statement regarding tho agricultural
product of tho county for the fiscal
ycnr, together with the amount of stock
md permanent improvements in the way
of mills and furnaces, is from the books
OF Assessor +. ii. Grisworld:
Lire Sock.-Horscs, 5,733; Mules,
500; Oxen, G32; Milch Cows, 1,G73;
Stock Cattlc, 81, 23S; Sheep, l2,2lG;
Hogs, aG0; total, 5G,0i1 hcnd.
agricultural Products. barley. 1I2,-
363 bushels; Oats, Is, 800 bushels;
Wheat, G,7S5 bushels; Potatoes, 3D.
223 bushels; totnl, 2iS,S72 bushels;
also 0,S33 tons of hny.
.Nit', Hc.--Numbcr Of Quartz Mills,
8: No. Stamps. 80; No. Furnaces, B.;
No. Grist Mills, /, with 2 run OF stone.
RdiirO@d,. No. Companies, 2; No.
miles Of Track, 2771l.
The GEM.-Tlc old Narrow Gauge
Enloon. opposite the Depot Hotel, which
hHs just been enlarged and rCfittcd
throughout, flung ont an invitation to
the thirsty this morning, under tho
sign Of tho "Gcm," V. G. bartlett. pro-
prictnr, who assures the public, through
mn advertisement in another column,
that tho best Of wines, liquors aud CT
gnrs will always bo kept for sale,
aud his business now IL to sell
them.
"0NE OF the most curious things, I"
rcmnrks the Rcrciiic, "cOnmcctcd with
tho atmosphere Of Austin IL tho remark
able shrinkHgo which cnrd-wUod under
goes IL loft exposed to tho night mir. "
Tho Rnmc phenomena il observable I'm
this latitude, moro particularly M the
nights become elongated.
II. II. BERNARD, ut tho Corner SN-
loon, Inns just received, direct from st.
Louis, mn invoice, Of that justly
celebrated extract OF rye, "Old Ken
lucky Favoritc." II Is tho real Demo
cratic article. but would create no diH-
turbanco in tho interior department OF
the rankcst Radical.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1875-09-18
tFrom Wednesdays DniIy. ]

FRoM Bull RUS.-A. Ynn Week, who
il just in from the northern part OF the
county, has kindly furnished III the fol-
lowing items from that section: Work
upon the Blue Jacket mill is progress
ing NJ rapidly M il il possible to drive
it, and it il now almost certain that il
will he ready TO commence crushing ore
by the first Of October. A body Of very
fine ore has recently been struck in the
Compnny's mine, which far exceeds in
richness anything heretofore developed
in their works, which fact occasions a
further elevation Of That confidence in
tho value OF their property, by tho Com
Paiiy, which has been gradually engcn-
dcrcd by tho steady improvement OBJ
served as the work OF exploration has
advanced In tho mine. Messrs. Prinplc
& Dnwlcy-who are personally supcrin-
tending tho work-havO the Bruckncr
furnaces about rcndy for work, and We
shnll soon expect the mill 10 give good
account Of itself. Tho rnnchcrs in the
vicinity have just finished harvesting,
md the crops throughout are the best
ever produced in that section. The
hurley Is very heavy and OF excellent
quality. Timothy, which hns been
sown In several places, more M IN cx-
pertinent than with view OF being re-
III
splcndidly and yielded abundnntly.
The soil In Hull Run and Duck Valleys
is highly productive and notwithstand-
ing tho elevation iB so admirably pro.
tcctcd tint tho crops are moro certain
than In those Of many moro favored To-
cnlitiCB.
SUICIDE At CoRHUCorTA.-A man
named ". Parish, who has been en-.
ployel by tho Leopard Company, about
tho work upon tho new mill ut Deep
Creek. committed suicide, Monday, by
cutting hia tllront with m old cnsc
knife. When found the head was
nrnrly severed from the body. The
reason which lend to the commission Of
the horrible net is unknown. All that
va have ohtnincd in relation to tlcccase,l
is that no wan about 40 years Of ngc
and n nntivc Of Kentucky.
FRESH OYsrEns.--Gcorgo Pfciftcr, of
Tho Corner Restaurant, ~ IN constant
receipt, by express from tho Bay, of
those luscious Eastern Trangplnntcd
Oysters. George in m ndcpi in the art
Of serving up bivnlvcs in any md every
style, md will, upon application--it
being accompanied by an ADEQUATE
amount OF Hmnlgnm.--t dish them on,
promptly, gracefully and in any shapc
desired by customers.
fREtdur ron ConNUCorIA.-Mcgs
Russell & Bradley loaded two largo
teams with freight for Cornucopia, last
evening.
Mu@Rs. RErSnARr & Go. hnvo about
completed tho attentions and improve
ncnts In the interior Of their store.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1875-09-18
SUMMONS.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ETIT
! Ninth judicial District OF the
Stnfe OF Nevada, In and fur the
County of Elko.
Andrus d. Ayros. Plaintiff. against Minnie
AyrcH. defendant .... ..s r....
ActICn brought In tho District Court Of tho
NuthJudIclal District Of the State OF Sevadi
In aud for tho Com ~ Of Elkn. and tho com.
plant filed in the Office Of the Clerk VI said Dis
trict Court
Tho State Of Nevada sends greeting To NlIn-
ME AyTes. Defendant. ~ '.
You are hereby required 10 appear IN an &C.
tion brought against you by the aboYe-naIned
PlalutiE In the District Court Of tho SInth JuiE.
ciai District OF the State az Nevaili, In and for
the county Of ElkO, and 10 answer the com.
Ilatnt hlcd therein. within ten dlystcxclusivo
OF tho day Of BCrvIccl after the service on you
OF this summOns-if served within this county;
trict, within twenty days: otherwise within forty
cnys-or Judgment by default will DO taken
against you. according to the prayer Of said
complaint.
Tho slid action Ia brought 10 obtain a Iudr.
mcnt OF this Court dlEGulving the honda Of
matriinony now existing between plaintiff and
Defendant on the ground CT wiilfnl drscrtton,
Ms VIII more fully appear by the complaint new
on hlc III my office. reference being had thereto
And you arc hereby notified that II yOu fall
TO appear and answer tina complaint a. alNrve
required tile said plaintiff Will apply to the
Court for Tho relief th errin demanded
H. 81 Given under my baud ani tho seal Of
The District Court Of the Ninth Judicial District
OF The State Of Nevada, County Of Elko this
10Th clay OF June, In tho year CT our Lord ono
hGuGaud eight hundred aud SeYenty-1vc.
,oo o.E. GREEN. Clerk.