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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22
Felt That Way Hiinseli.

ga soft answer turncth away
wrath" and so sometimes does n
little good natured raillery. Some
people, be it known, always wake
up in good humor and some in
"middliug" humor. Causeur has a
neighbor who is blessed with o
daughter and son, the latter some
years the younger, a little fellow
who often says bright thing with
out knowing it. The other day his
sister had been enjoying an after
noon nap, and woke up just as
supper was ready. She came to
the table, and having occasion to
reprove her brother for some
breach of table etiquettc-elder
sisters are great sticl<lers for eti-
quette--spoke rather more horshly
than the occasion warranted, In
stead of resenting the reproof, the
boy-looked up and said sympathet-
.ically. "Been asleep, haven't you ]"
"Yes," answered the sister
Thought So" continued he, 81
often feel that way when / wake
up" That boy has learned to
''round the corners" already; he'll
find it useful accomplishment
when he begins his battle with the
world.-Boston Transcript.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

Some of the newspapers publish
a "useful domestic recipe" every
day. The other day in place OF
the recipe, one Of the papers pub
lished tho following notice: ave
sincerely trust that our readers
will forgive us. Yesterday in CIV
ing a recipe for the chilblains we
inadvertently stated that the rem
edy was to he taken internally. 1t
is, on the contrary, for external
use. We hope that Providence
has restrained the hands of our be-
loved subscribers, for every one
who drank of this compound is
dead by this time. We present in
advance our coincidence to the be-
reaved families. boston Courier.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

The worst case of. selfishness on
record is that of a youth who COM
planned because his mother put a
larger mustard plaster on his young.
or brother than she did on him.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

The economical man now pom
ders on the problem of whether it
win be cheaper to buy his wife a
new pair of gloves every day or
two or provide her with an elegant
diamond ring.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

"What brought Grant home =
mysteriously demands Missouri
cotemporary. We didn't follow
the game close, but he might have
got in hard hit to centre field, or
hot liner to the third, badly muf-
fed, or a daisy cutter out TO left
field /; it's enough to get home when
you are on third and have a lively
hitter at the bat.-IIawkeye.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

a lemon never knows what it is
to feel lonely until it is squeezed
out and dropped into the dispens-
ing pail of licensed lemonade
vender. r.-Andrews Bazaar.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

Columbus made the egg stand,
but Italians of less renown have
made the peanut stand.-Philadel-
phia Bulletin.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

There are 5000 corsets pressed
in this city daily. This is merely
q news item.-New Haven Regis
ter. Such jokes should so into
the waist basket.-Cincinnati Com
mercial.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

People speak of going down by
the salt sea to get fresh air.-New
Orleans Picayune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

"Ah," said deaf man, who had
a scolding wife, 'man wants but
little hear, below."-Steubenville
Herald.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

business Cards, one year, one dollar for every
liuG.
Local Notices, ton cents Per line each insertion,
and all notices continued Tor three months or
longer, discount Of % per cont.
r. Advertisements unacCompanied by written or
verbal directions viii be published three months
Advertisements, under contract, ordered out be-
fore expiration OF time, viii be charged full rates.
No paper discontinued until al arrearages are
pnid cxccpt nt the option Of the publisher.
Transient advertisements must be paid in ad-
vance.
~ Terms. CASH, payable quarterly.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

A Pearl street grocer has placed
on exhibition n beet measuring
twenty-five inches in diameter
We dislike to take him down, but
one of Our hotel proprietors lately
pitched into the street beat six
feet high and thirty-eight inches
round the chest.-Albany journal.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

A well meaning man-one who
contemplates digging one.-Free
Press. .at
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

The mill races passes current
w. j. Allen. Ii would be damned
if it didn't.-W. J. Hampton,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

1t is all very well to talk about
"plowing the water" but they of
ten use hose for water.--Boston
Commercial Bulletin. ,r
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

The Chinaman is not the only
All Sin the country.-Yonkers Ga
zette.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

An honest chap contentedly lives
on the level, but the confidence
man lives on the "bluff."--New
York News. -,... .,-
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

"Truth is stranger than fiction"
and it takes some people a long
time to feel at home with it.-Bal-
timore Every Saturday yaf.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

1t is only the female sex who
can rip, darn and tear without be-
ing considered profane.-Chroniclo
Herald. . I'D .ti a
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To avoid a miss take always mar
ry NATURALIZATION Indepen-
dent. g
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

A thumb on the hand is worth
two in dogs mouth.-Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

The Lachine Rapids possess con-
siderable life yet, Notwithstanding
they have been "shot" 20 many
times. Canoe account for this p
Boston Transcript. lI
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

A recitation room scene: Pro-
fessor in history to non-attcntive
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22
G. A. SHANNON.


al Gf fl fI
During the present season the boats will run to
and from Alpena as follows:
20 ..l.i PROPELLER ST.. PAUL, i
Leaves Detroit every Saturday evening, arriving
at Alpena Monday morning, and returning leaves
Alpcna every "Wednesday afternoon, arriving at
Detroit Thursday. - 's
STEAMER MARINE CITY,
Leaves Detroit every "Wednesday evening, arriv-
ing ut Alpcna Friday morning, and returning,
leaves Alpena on Sunday.
u" PROPELLER ST. JOSEPH,
Leaves Detroit every Friday evening" arriving
mt fAlpenn Sunday morning, and returning,
leaves Alpena on Tuesday.
STEAMER CLINTON,
Leaves Detroit every Tuesday evening, arriving
at Alpena Thursday morning, and returning
leaves Aipena on saturday. 200
sn. fa.r4g MAIL BOATS. -r~.-
y" STEAMERS DOVE ~ DUNLAP, Il,
Leaves Bay City at 1880 p m, and Alpena at Ga. m.
daily, except Sundays, arriving at Alpena every
morning except Monday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

A Milwaukee girl suffering from
lock Jaw wasIleft alone with a mouse,
by a shrewd physician, and she
contrived to open her mouth enough
to give a yell that made the crock
cry in the china closet rattle
Boston Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

Little Billy has been taken to
see his old uncle, who is so deaf
that he cannot hear q single word
without recourse to his ear trump
ct. Billy watches the movements
of this instrument for some time
with great interest, and then ex-
claims: Mamma, what does un-
Gle Try all the time to play with his
ear for, when he can't make it go"'
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80 Treatment gt Hofac without much Expense:
No fee required from responsible persons until
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Established exclusively for the treatment Of dis
enses resulting from nervous debility, deficiency
of nervous vitality, and all affections of the
Gcnto-U Urinary Organs. The treatment perina n
emily cures mental and physical impairment re-
snlting from over-iaXation Of the brain and neIv-
system. Average duration OF treatment io
days, without hindranee to employment En-
lose two stamps for Treatise on Nervous De
hihty" and information regarding treatment--or
state particulars of case fully. Correspondence
An plnin envelope and confidential. Address Or.
JOHN CLkGG, l5i Larned -. East, DetroiS
Mich. 4iOwl3
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

They were courting.-"What
makes the stars shine so dim to-
nighta" she said softly. "Your
eyes are SO much brighter" he
whispered, pressing her little hand.
They are married now. 81 won
der how many telegraph poles it
would take to reach from here to
the stars" she said musingly.-
"One, if it was long enough" he
growled. "NVhy don't you talk
common sense ~ Rockland Cour-
Ter.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

Professor.-"What is the funda-
mental condition of existence 2"
Student.-"Time." Professor
GLOW do you explain that 2" Stu
dent.-"Vory easily. How can a
person exist if he hasn't the time
for it ?"-Boston Journal.
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Chicago & Lake Huron R. R, Fl,
ue, rcondensed Time e-Tabls.T @ &.

Accommodation trains leave Pint, East, 1910
~ m, 9siO p. I'd. Dapeer, East, 1;l0 p. m, ii;l2
D. ms Lapeer, West, 1886 a. m, 3:1o 2. m.
Through coaches are run between Port Huron
and East Saginaw and Bay City without change.
CHAs. B. PECK, III. FUNNEL w II. DAVIS,
Recover. supt. Genl Tkt.Agt.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22
GOING NORTH.
GOING SOUTH.

tFlag stations.
All trains daily except Sundays.
Night express in both directions has Wagner
sleeping car attached TO and from Saginaw and
Raw City and Detroit. ..-r
3. H. GALLAWAY, = @. +. BARRON,
- - Gen'l supt.- ~ Gen'l Pass. Agt.
w. W, HEAFFORD, Travelling Agent
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

You never know that the coun-
try is on the verge of ruin until
it becomes necessary to choose new
officers.-New Orlenns PicaYune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

senior; "Mr. -, how long did
tho the thirty years war last 2
N. A. S.: "About sixteen years !
think, sir Applause on the part
of attentive seniors.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

The pros and cons of man
uscript are carefully considered by
the man who conscientiously cons
the prose.-Hackensack Republi-
can. s.F,.y.E ffer,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

"Mother VERY sweetly) to child
rem who have Just had distribu-
tion of candy-"What do children
say when they get candy!' Cho-
rus-"More !"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

During the present season the boats will run to
and from Alpena as follows:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22
Michigan Central Railroad.
mAcKgsAw DIVISION.

All trains daily except sundays.
G.. B. BUSH, 4rF IL. b. IsEDYARD,
Div. Supt., Bay City. 0en1 Man'r, Detroit.
HENRY e, WENTWORTH,
Gnn1 Pn.s'r md Tieket Agent Chicnro.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

All trains daily except sunday.
{. Is. BUSH IT. B. LEDGAED,
Div. Supt., Bay City. Gen1 Man, Detroit.
r. c. BROWN, Asst Ccuy Supt., jackson.
HENRY G.. WENTWORTH,
Genl Pass'r ana Ticket Agent, Detroit.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27
DREADFUL BOILER EXPLOSION.
Safety Valve Screwed Down Because the Gauge
Would Not WOrk-The Killed and Wounded.

San Francisco, February PA Stockton dis
patch says. A terrible explosion occurred at half
past Q o'clock to day at the head Of Stockton
Slough, on Edwards street. A crowd of more than
two hundred people assembled to witness the
trial Of new propeller pump, sci in the slough
and run by a threshing engine. Those who stood
near were prostrated. The boiler Of the engine
was blown a distance Of 150 feet through the
crowd The dead lay prOslrated in every direo'
ten, some falling into the slough through the
bridge. Ten or twelve bodies lay In one heap at
the north west corner of the bridge; others were
blown from fifty to one hundred feet. The heads
Of some were blown TO pieces; others were blown
to to the ground with such force as 10 break every
bone IN their bodies with faces hands and their
whole persons steamed IN dirt, and smoke, and
clnders. The wounded were promptly cared for,
and the dead left undisturbed until the excite
ment had subslded, when they were removed To
the CorOners Office.
The explosion was the result of carelessness on
the part Of tne engineer, The steam gauge re-
fused 10 work, and after the engineer had Nt'
tempted TO fix II and failed he screwed down the
safety.valve and went on with the work. The ex-
plosiOn occurred about fifteen minutes after
ward.
Killed.. N. fitzpatrick, merchant John Url.
ell, James Curry, blacksmith; George W. Foliz,
carpenter Millard Folsom, William Allen, sport
ing man. Michael Crowell, H. B. Bishop, Jr.,
student; Robert l.. johnson, James CosgrOVe, Ia
borer; Charles CreanOr, W. c. Taylor, B. s, CLOVIS,
farmer; Fo Fee, Chinaman; Thomas Sedgewick,
j. f. Avery, engineer IN charge of the engine.
The wounded number twenty six, three or four
of whom are not likely to recover Many were
blown considerable distance and escaped unin'
jured. The body of the engine, weighing two
thousand five hundred pounds was blown over
the telegraph wires and landed on the plaza.
Men are still engaged In dragging the slough In
hopes OF the recovery of bodies supposed to have
been thrown In the slough by the explosion. The
flags thrown TO the breeze in honor OF the mem.
ory of Washington were lowered at half-mast af'
ter the explosion
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27

soever will lei him come and take OF the water Of
life freely" pull again al the rope, and another
bucket comes up, II is this promise: weeping
may endure for night, but JOY cometh In the
morning" l lay hold Of the rope again, and
pull away with all my strength, and the bucket
comes up bright, and beautiful and cool, Here Is
the promise "COme unto me all ye who are
weary and heavy laden, and will give you rest.
The astrologers used TO cheat the people with
the idea that they could tell from the position Of
the stars what would occur In the future, and II
cluster Of stars stood in one relation, why that
would be prophecy Of evil II another cluster
Of stars stood In a different relation, that would
be prophecy Of good What superstition But
mere is new sstrology, in which | put all my
faith, By looking up to the star OF Jacob, the
morning star Of the Redeemer, l can make this
prophecy In regard 10 those who putt heir trust In
Cod "All things work together for good for those
who love God" | read 1t out on the sky, read
II out In the Bible read ii out IN all things "Al
thing work together for good 10 those who love
God" Do you love Him? Have you seen the
Nyctenthes2 Il is beautiful flower but II gives
very little fragrance until after sunset Then II
p0urb It's richness on the air. And this grace OF
the Gospel that cOvenanted to you this morning,
while II may be very sweet during the day OtprOs-
perity, II pOuis forth its richest aroma after sun
down. When you come to go out Of this world
will II be desert march or will 1t be a fountain
for your sOuY
A Christian Hindoo was dying, and his heather
comrades came around him aud tried TO comfort
him by reading some of the pages Of their theolo.
gy, but he waved his hand as much as 70 say II
don't want to hear it, Then they called in a
heather priest and he said, 'If you will only re-
cite the muntra 1t will deliver you from hell" he
waved his hand as much as to say, II don't want
to hear that" Then they say, Gall on Jugger.
naut, He shook his head'as much as to say, III
can't do that" Then they thought, perhaps he
was too weary TO speak, and they said, Now, II
you can't say Juggernaut,' think Of that god He
shook his head again, as much as TO say, mo, no,
no." Then they bent down to his pillow and said
"In what will you truslY' His face lighted up
with the very gories of the celestial sphere as he
cried out, ralying all his dying energies, "Jesus
sin and uncleanness. l will tell you the whole
story in two or three sentences: Pardon for all
sin comfort for all trouble light for all dark
ness, and every wilderness has well in II.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27
OHIO OIL REPORT.

Columbus, Feb. 10. Mr.. r. w. Green, the State
inspector Of Oils, to-day filed his report in the
Governor's once. The following facts and figures
show something of the state Of affairs IN the oil
line. The total number of barrels inspected was
lO058l, or this number 98,4Ol barrels were ap.
proved and 2,130 were rejected After deducting
this number that was rejected and the 5.2l3 bar
rels that were in tanks 2S 1888 barrels remained for
consumption in the State
Ofthis amount 81 9A barrels were inspected at
Clevelsnd, 2 365 at Gallon, 2l4 at Youngstown, g.,
03S at Toledo 107 at Lebanon, 5565 at Steuben-
vile, 8677 at Cincinnati $40 at Leavittsburg, etc
The amount Of fees received for the inspection
was 1880. OF the oil manufactured at Cleveland,
SO, 19t barrels we're approved, and 6Sl rejected at
Marietta, 99i3 barrels were approved, and b9S re-
jected at Smiths Ferry, 5,l5l barrels were ap,
proved, and 81 rejected a! McConnellsyille, GAL
barrels were approved; at Parkersburg, 1882 bar
rels were approved, and $50 rejected. Or this oil
sl0a barrels were manufactured IN Ohio. 1888 aI|
in Pennsylvania, and 1904 in West Virginia The
net receipts for the State inspection were SlO69 26
The remainder Of the report consists of recon-.
mendatious as to the use OF the oils, the standard
of the various rehueries, together with reports
from the various re6neries.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27
FATAL PLAY.

Salem, Ind, Feb. 22-one Of the most singular
deaths on record occurred here q few days ago,
A bog by the name of Linsey, aged H. had been
attending the Salem high school for the past year
or so, Last Monday he and some other pupils
during the noon recess, were playing school in
the room to which they belonged. The teacher
of that department was present. boy by name
of McClain was acting as teacher. They became
rather noisy, and the teacher directed them to he
seated. Linsey sat down, and as he did so Nc
CLAIM went to hit him over the head with a ruler
The boy threw up his right arm to ward off the
blow, and the ruler hit the wrist Just on the out
side Of the forearm. He complained of nothing
until q couple Of days after, when he said he did
not wish to go to school, as his hand hurt him 50
that be could not write. In the evening he went
to bed, but when he awOke he was not in his
right mind, and remsiIed 80 until he died. A
post t-mortem examination showed that the hand
and arm, both above and below the place where
the ruler hit, was black, and that modification
had et in. All remedies were of no avail The
modification extended 10 the stomach and bow
els with great rapidity, until death relieved him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27
GENERAL BARLOW AND MIR.
CHANDLER.

Washington, Feb. 19-William Esau Chandler
gave the Potter Committee to-day the benefit Of
his views upon the subj ct Of moral obligations
from legal not political standpeint. He accus
ed General Barlow Of having betrayed the conf.
dence of his Republican associates In Florida in
1876. When pressed by Mr.. stenger, Chandler
said that the betrayal of confidence consisted in
General Barlow's telling Mr.. Cowgirl, a Republi.
can member of the Returning Board, that he be.
lieved that Mr.. Tilden was hOnorably elected,
half an hour before he told 5earns, the Republi.
can Governor of the State the same thing Mr..
Chandler owned that he used an argument PIE
pared by General Barlow some days after he
learned Barlow believed the State ought To be
counted for the Tilden electors, Mr., Barlow made
a brief explanation after the telegraphic tramp
had concluded. He said that he informed NOyes
and Chandler that he would not sum up the cases
for the Republicans before the board. He did not
believe all the points taken by the Republicans
were right. The paper which he prepared point
ed out the inconsistency Of many arguments ad.
vaneed by the Democrats and gave the general
principles OF law on which the cases should be
decided, leaving tina facts to he passed upon by
the board General Barlow will not urge those
portions Of the Republi an case which he believ-
ed to be wrong and he did all he could to induce
DR.. Cowgirl to couat the vote Of the State as he
Barlow thought fairly, thruthfull and honestly.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27
AFRICA.

Cape Town. Feb, 15,-The latest information
from Msretzburg states the total loss on the at
tack on Colonel Glyn's camp on the 92d Of Janua-
~ Is now estimated at only from $50 to 800 whites.
Colonel Woods column has been victorious in all
its encounters with the enemy. Colonel Pearson
still occupies an intrenched position at Ekowe.
Lord Chelmsford and the Headquarters Staff In
tend making an effrt to join Colonel Pearson,
Reinforeements of British troops have arrived at
Help Makaar. Getty wayo is reported discouraged,
the fearful panic among his finest troops having
counteracted the effect Of their victory. Every
confidence is now felt by the public In prompt re
paration for the recent disaster. The Native Con-
tingent has been forcibly disarmed and disband-
ed. Col. Pearson, with 1000 British troops is in-
trenched at Ekowe, thirty miles within the enc
my's territory His communications have been
interrupted for some days. The bush surrounding
the post is infested with Zulus, but Colonel Pear
sJn has two months provisions,