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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-05-16
Our Ocean Carrying Trade.

The rapid growth Of the merchant
shipping of the leading maritime powers
of the world, particularly in the line of
iron steamships, snd the contracted con-
dition of the exchange of products be-
tween nations, has caused a depression
in the ocean carrying trade, probably
never before known during the present
generation of business men. The only
hope, therefore, of any decided change
forfthe better in the present unfortunate
condition of the shipping interest will be
in the revival of industry, and conse-
quently the opening of commerce, and n
temporary suspension in ship-building.
And even then, if Americans hope to
compete with Europeans, it will be alb
solutely necessary for our countrymen to
manage their vessels Us cheaply as their
foreign rivals who traverse the great
highway of the worlds oceans and seas
for the supremacy of the carrying trade
in all countries. Vessel property was
never cheaper than it is at the present
time, but nevertheless there is still q
wide margin for economy in its manage
ment.--Bostoa Daily Advertiser.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-05-16
Removing q Turkish Governor.

The old Adam is still strong in the
Turkish disciples of constitutional law.
The other day some inhabitants OF Pog-
noniani came to Constantinople to COM
plain personally to Parliament OF their
governor, Yusuf Ali Bey. On being in
formed that Parliament could not receive
their complaint in that form they de-
parted much disappointed, when, fortu-
nately for them, and unluckily for
Yusuf, they espied him quietly slipping
his mocha in convenient coffee house.
They all marched up to him, and the
el7er OF the party, standing before him,
began to recapitulate all the enormities
he had been guilty of. Having thus ad-
monished him, the whole party then fell
upon him and thrashed him 1lnmerciful-
ly, till the Zaptiehs interfered, and as
surcd the aggressors that their conduct
WAS highly unparliamentary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-05-16
Fishing in China.

The lakes and rivers of China, and es-
pecially of the north, are so abundantly
stocked with fish, that in some places
the men called fish catchers make their
living by actually seizing and drawing
them out with their hands. The man
gSes into the water, and proceeds half
walking half swimming, raising his
arms above his head, and letting them
drop, striking the surface with his
hands. Meanwhile his feet are moving
on. the muddy bottom. Presently ne
stoops with rapid dive and brings up, a
fish in his hand. The striking OF the
surface was intended to frighten the tsh,
which when alarmed sink to the bottom;
then the naked feet feel them among the
mud. and once ielt, the practiced hand
secures them in moment. Catching
fish in this manner is of course trade
in itself, and the plentiful supply 1t I'm.
plies is somewhat explained by the TACT
that even the little ponds OF northern
China swarm with scaly life.
Another curious method employed by
the Chinese is generally practlced ut
night, and depends upon pecular
power which a white screen, stretched
under the water, seems to possess over
the fishes, decoying them to it and MAX
ing them leap. A man, sitting at the
stern of a long narrow boat, steers her
with paddle to the middle of a river.
and there stops. Along the right hand
side of his boat q narrow shees OF white
canvas is stretched; when he leans to
that sile it dips under the surface, and
if it be q moonlit night, CLEANS through
the water. Along the other side OF the
boat net is fastened so as to form
barrier two or three feet high. The
boatman keeps perfectly still. If another
boat passes by, he will not speak. ne IS
only impatient at the slight breaking OF
tho silence. While he keeps thus with
out sound or stir, the fish, attracted oy
the white canvas, approach and leap,
and would so over The narrow boat ana
be free in their native waters on the
other side, but for tie screen OF netting,
which stops them, and throws them
down before the mans feet.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-05-16
A RAILWAY JOURNEY.

A close Gao laden with luggage drove up
to Euston station, England, in time for the
7:3O A. NJ. train for the north. While the
porters surrounded the boxes, the occu-
pants of the cab passed straight through on
to the platform, looking rather nervously
about them. They were two---a very pretty
girl in most fascinating travelling costume
Of blue serge and fur, and an elderly
woman, who, from her appearance, might
have been her nurse.
"Sit here, and don't move, Miss Edith,
while l take your ticket; now, mind you
don't stir" and she deposited her ON a
bench.
care you the young lady as has ordered
a through carriage reserved?" asked a
guard, with official abruptness.
eyes"
"Then come along Of me, miss"
"No, no; must watt" and Edith. who
was quite unused to travelling, grasped her
bag and did not move. The guard looked
astcnished, but only shrugged his shoulders
and walked of. Presently he came back.
you'll be late, miss" he said, not en-
couragingly. "Train'll be off in another
minute" Edith looked at him in despair
Should she leave her post? Would J.n-
kins never come back? A loud aggressive
ell began to ring. Edith started up; she
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-05-16
The War in Europe...Our Map.

The conflict between the Russian and
the Turk has commenced, and the whole
civilized world watches the bitter death
grapple with intense interest. In order
to give our readers comprehensive idea
of the ground on which the stand of the
Turk is to be made, we have secured a
map of the scene of action from the
New York Tribune, and are confident it
will repay close study. The Russian
headquarters have been at Kischeneff,
while the Turkish forces have been
concentrated along the right bank of the
Danube, at Rustchuk, Silistria, and
other points. The boundary lines sep
arating Russia from Turkey, before and
after the Crimean war, are also indicated.
The Turkish defences are in q noun
famous country, and the coast is guard
ed by Turkish gunboats, SO that it will
be no easy matter for the Russians to
enter the enemy's country.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-05-16

Persons having anything peculiar on
hahd in the wayof proverbs are earnestly
invited by NJ. c. Mayreder to send them
to him at his address, "Heiligrnkreuzer-
hoff. Vienna" He is making a gran;i
collection for some unnamed purpose.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-05-16

Some wretched admirer OF silence in.
sists that loquacious speaker is like
river-greatest at the mouth.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03
ORDINANCE No. 80.


AN ORDINANCE, to establish fire limits in the
city IF Aipend:
II is hereby ordained by the Common Council
of the city of Alpena, as follows:
SEC. l. The following described territory shall
constitute and be known as the fire limits OF the
city of Alpena: Commencing at "a point IN the
center Of Thunder Bay river opposite "A line be-
tween lots and 81 in block 8; thence along be-
tween said lots and 81 10 Third street; thence
along the southeast line of Third street TO the
northeast line of Chisholm street; thence
south-easterly along the northeast line OF Chish-
olm street 10 the northwest line OF First street
thence north-casterly along the line OF First
street TO the centre Of Thunder BAY river
thence up the center of Thunder Bay river to the
place of beginning.
Also that territory lying within one hundred
and thirty-two 1872 feet on both sides OF Dock
street, on the north side of Thunder Bay river,
that lies between said river and Fletcher street.
SEC. .. No person shall hereafter without the
written permission of the Common Council, erect,
repair or place any building, or any part OF a
building on any of the lots, streets, alleys OF HIM
its within snid described territory, unless the
same shall be constructed of stone, brick OF iron,
and the roofs covered with slate. tile, gravel.
metal or composition, and cornices OF stone brick,
metal or wood and If of wood then the same shall
be painted with three coats Of paint and heavily
sanded the cutters shall be Of metal, and in all
buildings erected Of stone brick, OF iron IN blocks
of two or more buildings, within said fire limits,
there shall be erected partition walls OF stone or
brick nj least one foot in thickness, where such
building il over two stories IN height, and not
less than eight inches IN thickness, when such
building is two stories or less in height; and all
partitions and side walls shall extend at least
twenty inches above the roof
see 3. Any violation of or failure 70 comply
with the provisions of this ordinance shall be
punished by fine not 10 exceed three hundred
dollars lt3OOO0l and costs, or by Imprisonment IN
the county Jail Detroit House OF Correction for
a period not TO exceed six 49, months, or both,
such fine and Imprisonment IN the discretion Of
the courts.
SIC. a. All ordinances and amendments Of or
dinances heretofore passed, establishing IRE lin
its in the city OF Apena, are hereby repealed.
sEc s. This ordinance shall be published for
two weeks successfully in the ALrESA AReus. a
weekly newspaper published IN the city OF Alpena,
aud shall take effect and after the first day OF
January, A. ID. 1877.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03
New Years Calls.

According to arrangements which
were made for the occasion, there
were a goodly humber Of callers
out on New Years day, and the
day was all that could be expected
or de.ired-the weather being mild,
the sleighing good, and q clear sky
for the greater part Of the day
There were hosts Of tho ladies Of
the city who received calls, either
at their own residence or with some
friends, and thus assisted in making
the day one long to be remembered
by themselves and their calling
friends.
Calling commenced at about
twelve o'clock, and one could see
the gay and happy parties as they
traversed the different streets and
called at the many places where
they kept open house, and as they
came from the entertaining society
of their lady friends it was plain
to perceive from the expression Of
their countenances that they were
enjoying themselves in the most
approved and pleasing manner, to
say nothing Of the good things
they succeeded in furnishing"
according to their excellent capaci-
ty for "stowing away" the proffer-
ed repasts.
To attempt to mention each and
every one who kept open house
would be too great task for our
confused ideas at this time, but
suffice it to say that they were so
numerous that the callers ut many
places were compelled to say "no
thank you," *hen requested to
partake Of the refreshments that
at most any. time would appear so
tempting that it was with much
difficulty that they could refrain
from indulging too freely-aDd
thus lay themselves liable to a
sleepless night and headache next
day.
It was not until late hour that
the calling ceased, and even then it
was impossible for callers to go the
entire rounds, as the task was too
great. But, upon the whole, it
was day spent in q most pleas
ing manner, aud duly enjoyed by
sll,-the festivities Of which we
hope to see repeated at many q
New Year in the future, as 1t doubt
less will be, with callers more
numerous each season.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03
Profitable Employment. Per-
manent BUSINESS.

Read the large double-column adver-
tisement OF Kennedy & Co., in this pa
per. Read 1t all. Study and accept the
offer. The advertisers are worthy OF
confidence, and their assertions can be
relied on. Parties renting money can
be fully assured that they will receive
just what is promised. The liberallty
and enterprise of iessrs. Kennedy u Co
are shown by the fact that they give TO
each agent coin silver hunting case
watch. We have seen and examined
this watch and are able to say that 1t is
every way equal to bat Is claimed for
II. They want an agent in this county
some lucky reader of this paper will get
it. The remedy they oaer is popular,
the PROFITS large, the business all your
own. Ii you do not wish another TO
bear away the prize, answer this adver-
tisement at once, aud remit fer sample
dozen, and you will thank US for advising
you, aud thus giving you business as
long as you live-permanent, profitable,
honorable, pleasant. Who could ask
more?
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03

"The New York Saturday Journal is
now the leading literary paper Of New
York" a verdict we can cheerfully ell
dorse. 1t adds to its attractions by be-
slowing OIL all subscribers for four
months (ope dollar an exquisite oleo-
graph chrome. Look at Me Mamma"
a companion piece to Fast Asleep" and
wide Awake" only more beautiful and
valuable than they. This telegraph we
have received, and regard it ~ one OF
the hest chromos ever presented as n
premium by any weekly psper-a very
charming picture indeed-an ornament
to any room.
We will receive and forward all sub
scriptons for the Saturday Journal, or
will club it with our own paper, furnish
the Journal for four months and the
chrome, with our own paper, for the
sum of 1915. The publishers price for
the Saturday Journal alone Is $500 a
year, 81 90 for four months.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03

kPisCOPAI-Rev w. w. Rafter. Services in
Trinity Church, on First street. every Sunday
nsruins and evening.
bAPTIST-Rev. w. G. Learned. Services in
sseiety's Church, on Third street, every Sabbath
nsruing and evening.
CATHoLIC-Fsther Van Chimp. Services in
ths Catholic Church, on Chisholm street, every
Sundays At $50 A. NJ, 1870 A. NJ, and nt r. ~.
Vespers-evenfng service. Sermon in English at
tNM; in French at 1880.
CoNGRE6ATIoNAI@-Rs A. r. Allen. Ser-
vices IN the Society's Church, on Second street,
every Sabbath morning aud evening.
NETHODIST-Rev Ii. &. Northrup. Services
In soeietys Church, ON Dock street, every Sabbath
morning and evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03

While q number OF the Young
people were out on the bay skating
on Monday, two Of the boys found
themselves enjoying the comforts
OF q cool bath to commence the
year with. One Of the youths,
knowing that he needed little as
sistance, called to his "chum" to
bring him a chew OF tobacco. No
lives lost.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03
The Great Household Remedy.

Even where a physician Is depended
on in case of sickness, II is always
well to have at hand u simple and enec-
tive remedy adapted TO the widest range
of diseases. Especially 10 this true Of
pains, aches and sudden attacks of acute
disease. For these and for a surprising
number of malignant and fatal COM
plants DIR. RadcliTs Seven Seals or
Golden Wonder never fails when used In
time. With this great household rem
edy you may in fact dispense with the
ordinary visits of your physician reser-
wing his attendance for cases OF emer-
gency only. The proprietor of this
medicine has thousands OF certificates
attesting its efficacy in diseases of al
most every description, acute and chron-
ic. Jan
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03

pie, determined upon having one
evenings enjoyment. and as the
childish shouts Of merriment rang
through the rooms, it must have
stirred old memories In the minds
OF parents, as visions of their own
childish merrimsnt fitted through
their minds.
The tables were filled with
tempting Injuries, and as soon as
one group had satisfied their APP
petites, another occupied their
places, and this state of things con-
tinued until all present had salts
Ged their hunger. Mrs. Rafter,
Mrs. Comstock, Miss Crowell, and
other ladies' presided at the piano,
and favored those who were mu-
sically inclined with many choice
pieces Of music, which were much
appreciated, especially the vocal
accomplishments as given by Mrs.
Rafter, Miss Crowell, and Miss
Kelly. While Mrs. Rafter was
singing and playing, the piano was
the centre of attraction about
which the young folks gathered,
and as soon IS one piece was finish
ed, the children would beg for
another lively song, which request
was cheerfully granted.
The children seemed to be ex-
pecting some one, for every time
the door-bell would ring, voices
would shout out "here he comes"
but the expected one failed to put
in an appearance. The anxiety for
the stranger was so great that a
change of programme was necess-
airy, AMI so Santa Claus was hast
lily rugged out and soon made his
appearance with large number of
stocking shaped bags filed with
candies, ETC., which he proceeded
to dispense to the Sunday School
children and their teachers.
After Santa Claus had presented
his offerings, the company contin-
ued their socialities-the elder ones
in conversation, the children in
amusements, and the music lovers
in songs and piano music, until the
children were tired and sleepy, and
then the guests gradually said their
good byes and retired, every one
apparently well pleased with their
evenings entertainment.
We noticed one little girl, seated
in o ner, looking lovingly and
longingly at her stocking full OF
sweet things. She evidently want
ed to break into the package but
some restraint impslled her not to,
but the candies looked so tempting
through the meshes Of the bag, that
she could not resist the temptation
to press it to her lips and taste the
sweets contained therein. 1t made
a pretty picture to see thee little
one cycling the treasure and argu-
ing the question Of open or not
open, and finally decide on the
compromise Of taste through the
bag.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03
Young Folks Monthly.

The Young Folks Monthly, published
by Milton George, Chicago, Illinois, Is a
splendid work for the young members OF
the household. 1t consists OF thirty-two
pages of three columns each. 1t is en-
closed in neat paper cover and is IL
Illustrated. The articles treat OF adyen-
lures, biographies, travels, natural his
tory, stories, fun, puzzles, ETC., etc. The
Center Table, where the editor and a
number of the youthful subscribers hold
their notify conversations, by means OF
letters, is q very interesting and useful
department. Each number is complete
in ITSELF and is just what should be in
every family circle, as 1t not only fur
nishes amusement and mental recrea-
ton, but give, interesting and useful
facts about things that should be known
Price I'll per year, postage prepaid.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03
The Man without a Country.

No. so of the Lakeside Library con-
tains the above splendid story by F.. D..
Hale; "They Saw Great Light" by the
same author; Familiar Quotations HUI
morously Illustrated" by f. II. Sey-
mour; "A Dream.Love," by II. s. Clark ;
"The Sackful OF Sovereigns; "The Par
sons Pupil" by S. j. McKenna; "Our
Two Squires," ETC., etc. This excellent
number is profusely illustrated with
over fifty engravings. Price, only 10
cents; by mail, 10 cents. Sold by all
newsdealers. or sent postpaid by Don
nelly, Lloyd q Co., publishers Chicago.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03
Trinity sunday school Social.

Trinity sunday school Social.
There is no mirth like that Of
children. II is joy pure and I'M
tinged with care or trouble, and it
is almost impossible for men and
women to be unsusceptible Of Its
cheering influence. The youthful
minds are too full for silent pleas
ure, such as is common to grown
up persons, and, therefore, their
Joys are manifested by boisterous
shoutings, gleeful laughter, and up
roarous merriments.
Snch was the state Of affairs at
Trinity Rectory, last Thursday even
ing, when the Sunday School child
rem, with their parents and friends,
assembled to have their usual
Christmas jubilee. The Rec,ory.
which was turned over TO the
guests, was filed with happy peo-
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03

Holloways Ointment.-Erysipelas and
ali infammatory diseases yield to dill
gent use OF this powerful preparation.
In the foot, hand aud neck, their APP
proach should be checked at once--if
supperation ensues, danger is imminent,
and the knife cannot be employed with
out jeopardizing life. This ointment
will remove the disorder, without cut
ting, pain or peril. 25 cents per box or
not.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03

s. 4. Hitchcock has opened a
real estate office, with J. X. Lock
wood as manager, in the new brick
block at the corner of First street
and Washington avenue. Real es-
tate bought and sold. The office
is fitted up in q neat and conven-
lent manner.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03

A Second ward man washed his
feet last Sunday, and he is not able
to be out yet, as it made him so
top heavy that he is obliged to re-
main at hons for few day, learn
ing to balance himself.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03

What is the matter with the
City Treasurer that he does not
pay over to the Treasurer OF the
school district the moneys belong
ing to said district, as requested 10y
the Board of Education !
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03

Joints and muscles, stiff and painful
with rheumatism and govt, are prompt
" relieved by Glenns Sulphur Soap
Local diseases of the skin and defects OF
the complexion are also remedied by this
standard article. Depot Crittenton's No.
z, Sixth avenue, n. Y. Hills hair and
whisker dye, black or brown, 80 cts. 2s4.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03

Last Sunday morning, Hon. r.
J. Kelley, Representative in the
State Legislative from this district,
started for Lansing to attend the
present session Of the Legislature.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03

Chas. N. Cornell has fitted up a
suit of rooms in the Hitchcock
block, where he intends to devote
his time to architectural work.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03

Four inches more OF snow was
sprea over the vast extent OF this
section of the country New Years
night and yesterday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03

SUGAR CURED WHITE FIsH.-Flny
packages of the very finest white fish,
sugar cured, expressly for family use,
now on hand and for sale by e. Alpern.
If you fail to secure package, you GER
talnly loose fine opportunity. Call
early, and be safe. 216
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03

Notwithstanding the Presidential
middle, II is an undenlable fact that you
can save money by purchasing your
boots, shoes, groceries, provisions, ETC.,
at the cash store of Folkerts g. Butter
field.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03

A small boy came rushing into
the Office yesterday, and excitedly
exclaimed: 81 g-got an i-item for
you, but f-forgot it,"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03

All kinds of wooden and worsted goods
at greatly reduced prices at Anspach's
double store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03

1t has been decided to give one
more week vacation Of our schools,
and they will commence again next
Monday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03

You will save money by calling at
Rosenthal's to buy your dry goods, dress
goods, etc.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03

Yesterday morning, II. M. Luce
started for San Francisco, where
he intends to take up his abode in
the future.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-01-03

VIM. Carney has commenced
running a stage line for passengers
and freight between this city and
Otsego Lake. The stage leaves the
Union House every Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday morning, and
returns the next day, making con-
nections at Otsego Lake with the
train. on the J. L. & S. extension
railroad. The trip is made from
here to the railroad in twelve hours.
The read on the route is reported
in good condition.