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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08
Habits Of the Beaver.

am we'll acquainted with the
habits Of the northern beaver
Several years ago bought up sew
eral hundred acres Of mining lands
near the south shore of Lake Su-
perior, in Ontonagon county, Mich.
On Carp river, small stream that
crossed a part Of my lands, the
beavers had built several dams, and
formed extensive ponds, in which
they built their houses or lodges,
as the Indians call them. These
lodges are built in water several
feet in depth, and the entrance is
several feet under water, but the
floor of the lodge is built at least
two feet above high water mark.
The floor is built solid from the
bottom of the pond, except at the
entrance.
Although the beaver is warmly
clad with long, fine fur, he is very
sensitive to the cold, and rarely, if
ever, leaves the pond or lodge du-
ring the cold weather. He lays in
his winter supply of food, which
mainly consists of the bark of a
certain species of poplar. He
cuts down small trees and cuts
them into short pieces Of one foot,
or little over, in length, and takes
them into the pond, and fastens
one end Of these pieces securely in
the mud at the bottom of the pond.
These pieces Of wood are dragged
up into the lodge as food is needed,
and the bark gnawed off; and,
after being denuded of the bark,
they are by no means thrown away
as useless, but are taken under the
ice, and carefully placed in the
dam to strengthen it.
They built one dam a little be-
low the foot of Carp lake, which
raised the lake thirty inches. The
lake is a small one-about one mile
long and a fourth Of mile wide.
measured the stump OF maple
tree that they had cut down, and
it measured fourteen inches in di-
ameter. There were no less than
eleven dams on the stream, all IN
sight of our buildings, where we
were mining for copper.
The beaver possesses great en-
gineering skill, always building his
dams in the form of an arch, the
crown of the arch being invariably
up stream, giving it strength to re-
sist the pressure of the water
The Indians used to tell Inc many
singular traits of character that
this animal possesses. They build
their dams and lodges of mud,
sticks and stones, compactly and
very strong. / once saw an albino
beaver skin. ! thought, and still
think, that it was the purest white
| ever saw.-T. Garlick in Forest
and Stream.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08

The Boston Globe is of the opin-
ion that a we'll cooked breakfast
will do more toward preserving do
mestic harmony than will seven
notices on the wall, though franz
ed in the most elaborate Of gifted
mouldings. The Globe man made
A center shot that time, and bit
the bulls eve.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08

The New York Times wants to
raise half a million dollars, the in
terest of which shall constitute a
pension for the oldest living Presi-
dent, and will receive subscrip-
tions to that end from twenty-five
cents to $4,000. We haven't any
twenty-five cents to spare, but we
will give some old clothes. All
we'll have to do will be to take 'em
right off our back.-Rockland
Courier.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08
ADVERTISING RATps

Business Cards. one year, one dollar for ever,
line.
Local Notices, ten cents pen line each insertion
and all notices continued for three months or
longer, q discount Of IS per cent.
Advertisements unaccompanied by written -
verbal directions will b, published three month 10
Advertisements, under contract, ordered out be.
fore expiration Of time, will be charged full rates
No paper discontinued until all arrearages are
paid, except nj the option Of the publisher.
Transient advertisements must be paid in Ad =
vance.
10 Terms, CASH, payable quarterly.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08

The Locomotive publishes en-
cravings in each issue showing
how boilers look just after they
have exploded. This doesn't seem
To hit the case at all. What is
needed is a picture showing how a
boiler looks just before it is going
to explode. We could then learn
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08

There is a burden of care in get
ting riches, fear in keeping them,
temptation in using them, guilt in
abusing them, and burden of
account at last to be given up con-
cerning them, and yet foolish peo-
pie sell their souls and sigh to he
rich.-N. O. Picayune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08

Beneath a shady tree they sat,
lie held her hand, she held his hat,
! held my breath and lay right Hat
They kissed, and saw them do IT.
lie held that kissing was no crime,
She held her head up every time.
held my peace and wrote this rhyme,
While they thought no one knew il.
-princetonian
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08

"What do you think OF these
shoes for S4g" said Bob the other
day, as he put one of his pedal
extremities on the table for inspec-
ton. "Very cheap, considering the
size of your foot" was Jacks re-
ply, as his eyes wandered over u
vast garden of sole leather.-Bos-
ton Courier.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08

A Spanish proverb says that
"Men are usually tempted by the
devil, but an idle man positively
tempts the devil"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08

A poet asks: "Have you lived
the songs you sing, love?" If he
sings: eve won't go home till
morning." no doubt he has lived
at least one of them.-Norristown
Herald.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08

81 do not wish your assertions
to pass for truth, madam" "You
can easily prevent it, sir, by re-
poating them yourself"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08

"Our rooms are small" said she,
"but | live in my husband" Eyes"
said her friend, 81 see you live in
Il fat. New York Herald.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08

The tower of Babel is the first
continued story on record.-Mar-
athon Independent.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08

We have two SAILS in this coun-
try-Sal Bernhard and Salvini.
They are both after Sal-ary,--New
York Commercial Advertiser.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08

The actor who forgets his cue
plays a poor game of billiards.
New Orleans Picayune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08

An exchange says that sup in
New Hampshire you can, for $3.50,
purchase barrel of cider with a
yellow dog thrown in." Yes, but
hang it, who wants barrel Of ci-
der into which yellow dog has
been thrown.-Boston Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08

Landlords agents in Ireland
are "men of mark. k."-Norristown
Herald.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08

Said a Galveston school teacher !:
"lf | have ten apples and give
you FIVE, and your big brother five,
what will be left y
"I'll be left" responded the
younger brother, "for he will get
away with all Of them. That's the
kind of Presidential candidate
he is."-Galveston News.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08

Will some one please fit con
umdrum to the following answer :
Zone is an ice pack and the other
is a nice pickle !"--Norristown
Herald.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08

The essence of true nobility is
neglect of self. Let the thought
of self pass in, and the beauty of
n great action is gone, like the
bloom from a soiled flower
Froude.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08
WIT AND HUMOR.

It's hopo that keeps us up,
It's hope that keeps our memories green,
It's hope that keeps our lives sublime,
It's soap that keeps MS clean,
Yonkers Gazette.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08
North h-Western Grand Trunk
R, R.
Formerly Chicago 81 Lake Huron
Condensed Time-Table.

ACCOMMODATION trains leave Lapeer, east, l:oo
p. m, ll:l5 p. m. west, 500 p. m, ll;lo ?. m.
Flint, cast, 100 a. M, $3.50 p M; west, $40 a.
n, 1920 p. m. ., .,,,,
4 through Pullman palace sleeping coach isrun
from Lansing 10 Buffalo on trains passing thnt
uf:17 D. m, and Lapeer at sos p. m.
cHAs. +. rECK, II. FUNNEL, w. L. DAVIS,
CON MANAGER. Supt. Genl. Tkt.Agt.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08

Those who have tried it confess
that large, healthy mustard plas-
ter worn on the back contains
more heat than q heavy overcoat.
Philadelphia Chronicle.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08
WI p. Maiden, u. n.

PHYSICIAN, SURGEON GyN.LCoLoG17T
&c. Late Asst. Surgeon L. $. Army EXnminlnr
Surgeon for [. StpeusiouerS, and All the priurl-
pal Life Insurance Cos. Residence and Office on
Second St., nearly opposite the Union House.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08

Nobody could guess it. "Well,"
she exclaimed, zone of them hop
ped back again" "Who told you
that riddle Z" asked mamma. "No-
body" replied the little one. 81
thunk it up myself"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08

The Grand Master of Calcutta
Got tipsy and fell in the gutta;
lie was found by laokey
Who shouted "Oh, crackey!"
And tutsd him homo on a shutta.
American Queen
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08
Canada Southern Railway

ONLY American Line 7Aro'sm
Candd'd.
The popular routA to Buffalo, Naiara fni,, .,r,ooolh
York Boston, and all points east steel rsl. All
tack no curves, low grade. westnss UuI !, he IA.
Brake and superior equipment nsnnt rains
yoflte line from Michigan Va the wv
eaye Detroit rs follows .n.m
atlantic Express, daily, AN m
pay Express, daily, liam
ToleSs - NAp.' uahyi =, -sas, 80 q m
81 Toni. hp., uslly eNoep' euu""s' i;l0 . IN
Favetfs -. - uS,ly, s.,asv $50 2 m
NSnseinnau Exp, daily, except sunday, "s,s,t,
wagner Palace Cars on All uahs. ua,s y, in
yil wil telegraph for berths etc. TiOk.u an" M -
foTmoton furnished hy .,.u.
W, L. MUIR, NJ. G. ROACH.
Gen. Manager Pass Agent, Oa. Oeu'
T. Z. sNow. G. p a 7. A., Denoll.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08

-Four little hopper toads sat on tree,
Two hoppod off and then there were three
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08
when to get out of the wsy.-New
Haven Register.

The family were telling riddles
one evening, and the five-year-old
told this:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08

Jones thinks q man is fortunate
who has his will contested after
death only. He says his will has
been contested ever since he mar
ried Mrs. j.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08

The name of the largest city in
America was furnished by Shaks-
peare. He said in a prophetic
mood: 81 Knew Yorick well."-
Andrews Bazaar.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-08
+. II. DYER,

Commission dealer in Pine and Farming Lands.
Pine Lands examined, estimated aud sold on
commission. Alpenu, Mich.
Pine and Farming lands for sale
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-11
TURKEY,

MANCHESTER. Sept lO.-The Guardians coz
respondent at Rssusa telegraphs Wednesday as
follows: At the twelfth hour the Turks have
taken action. To-day Riza Pasha dispatched
five bsttalions from 6outari to effect the ces-
sion of Dulclgno. Rizs Pashs has been latter
iy trying bribery successfully on the more tur-
bulent Soutsrian chiefs. The encouragement
the Porte has hitherto given the Albanisns
must however, still render its real intentions
doubtful. Should the Albanians execute their
threat to oppose the Turkish troops. the Porte
may yet wash its hands of the affair, urging
he impossibility of coercing the Mussnlmans.
came here through Montenegro from Dulcig-
no. and the league committee there informed
me that owing to the influx of fanatics from
the interior, they could not longer guarantee
my safety. The spectacle Of the combined
European feet riding in harbor II magnificent.
The Russian admiral, who returned Tuesday
from trip to Cettinge, saws the Prince OF
Montenegro is not prepared to use force to gain
Dulcigno, because he fears 1t would provoke o
general Albanian invasion of Montenegro. The
Albanians are encamped in the mountains, in
accessible from the sea. and the powers are not
agreed as to landing troops. Altogether, Ad-
miral Seymour's position il unenvlabe, as in
ternational jealousies are but feebly CON-
cealed.
LONDON. Sept. "a dispatch dstsd Con.
atantinople, Friday, says Resa Pasha tele-
graphed early to-day that the Albsnians had
determined to resist. The cabinet Immediate
ly met. It is reported that the 5ultan is much
incensed with the Albanians and is determined
that troops shall employ force.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-11

mounting and having controlled her horse,
the start was made amid the loud cheers of
the assembled multitude, Miss Pinneo slight
ly On the lead. Around the course they
went while the thousands who filled the am
phitheater and lined the fences around the
race course, all held their breath In suspense,
many prophesying that one or the other
would be killed. In this respect they were
doomed to disappointment, for both the
ladies came under the wire almost
neck and neck. Miss Pinneo did not
stop to change horses, but continued on
around the course at laundering pace.
Miss Cook, however, changed horses and was
off again like the wind, coming in ahead. On
the second round, and when near the three
quarter pole, Miss Pinneo felt her saddle
turning and with rare presence of mind, she
checked her horse in time to save herself
from the fate (f not worse) which attended
Miss Jewett in her experience of Tuesday.
As it was she escaped injury, but she lost a
mile in distance before another horss could
reach her. AS soon as the fresh horse had
been obtained. she mounted and passed the
grand stand amid the widest shouts of ap-
plause. Miss Cook did not let the accident
interfere with her running, but kept right
OIL with constantly increasing speed. From
this time on, Miss Cook had it all her own
way. Aside from this there was no incident
to mar the pleasure of the occasion. From
this time on Miss Pinneo seemed to be Ia
boring under feeling of depression, but at
the same time, was plucky enough to keep
her saddle until she completed her eigh-
teenth mile, her competitor having run her
twenty miles, coming in winner in the re-
markable time of 5OA. The following will
give the reader some idea of how the twenty
miles were run, the first column showing the
miles; the second the time made on each
and the third showing the time by seconds
in changing horses, viz:
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-11
OBlIUAKY.
The Late franklin steele-His Sudden
Death-Sketch Of His Life.

The Late franklin Steele-His Sudden
Death-Sketch Of His Life.
As announced in yesterdays GLOBE. the
stroke of paralysis, which befel Hon. Franklin
Steele, at Minneapolis, Thursday forenoon,
proved fatal. Consciousness was never restored
and between and 2 o'clock Friday morning
he expired.
Mr.. Steele was son of Gen. James Steele,
of revolutionary memory, and was born NAV
IL, 1914. He oame to Minnesota about 1870
and engaged in milling on the St. Croix. The
next year he was chosen sutler at Fort Smell
ling, Q position which be held for a consider
able time. In lS43 he married Annie e. Bar
ney, of Baltimore. He leaves eight chill
dren, two sons and six daughters. His eldest
daughter married Commodore Morris, the gal.
liant commander of the Cumberland. Another
daughter married Commodore Wiltse, q. 8. n,
and another Lieut.. McOauley, o. 8. marine
corps. HIS eldest son is in business in Min.
neapolis. Mr.. Steele was brother of DR..
Steele of this city, also of Mrs. Gen. B.
W. johnson, Mrs. DR.. Potts and the
late wife of Gen. q. q. Sibley.
tngton city. though much of his time has been
passed in this State, where his principal inter.
ests are located. On the sdmission of the
State to the Union his friebds urged him for
the United States Senate. bat Gen. Shields de-
fested him in caucus by one vote. He has
always taken an active interest in the affairs
of our State. Scarcely church or
school house in this part of the
State has been erected without material assist.
ance from him. In all public enterprises he
was leading spirit and gave to each largely.
man of pleasing address who made friends,
he had few If any enemies. He leaves large
estate valued at several millions, lo,ated in St.
Paul aud Minneapolis principally, though he
owns lands in almost every ooun, , in the State.
The funeral will be delayed until his family
arrives, the only member present With him be.
ing the son, who resides at Minneapolis.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-11
PERSONAL.

General Manager Sargent. of the Northern
Pacific railroad, started yesterday for the end
Of the track, beyond the Missouri. he will
probably be accompanied from Bismarck, ON
bis return. by Hon. Carl 6ohurz. secretary of
the interior, who left Fort Keosh Tor St. Paul
Tuesday last. .
Mr.. Frank B. Clarke general traffic mana
ger Of the Ht. Paul 4 Omaha line. returned
yesterday from attending meeting If the di-
rectors' executive cammittee. and will be fol.
lowed homo to day by superintendent Winter.
who will be accomp panied by President Porter
and dire ctors Flower, Bishop and Brswster.
from New York.
Tuesdays GLOBE stated that z. L. Davis and
wife, of Ellsworth. Wis. were ct the Mer-
chants Il is due Mr.. Dayis to say that the
addition of land wife," w4s an error OF the re-
porter. there being no such addends on the
hotel register. Mr.. O. O. Davis and wife. Of
New York, were registered the same day. and
the addition to Mr.. e l.. Davis' registry grew
ont Of the mingling Of the two arrivals,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-11
SANDY DUNNELl.
Some Strong Charges Brought Agoinsi
Him.
Albert Lea Standard-Rep.l

Some Strong Charges Brought Ag0insi
HIM.
ALBERT Lea Standard-Rep.l
Tho chief criticism which the noisy sd-
herents of Mr.. Ward advance against Dunneu
IL that they do not like bis political methods"
They animsdvert strongly not only ON his
course or System of controlling the district in
his interest by obtaining appointment for
those who are expected to support hin, but
several terms. and ought to give place to new
man.-EntHprSss
Not 90. We charge that he voted for
back pay, denied his vote and took the
money.
We charge that he has uniformly voted
with the monopolists In Congress, and
against free trade.
We charge that he "borrowed'' $500 Of
school book publishing house when about to
decide upon series Of school books to be
used In this State, and decided In favor Of
the books published by this house.
We charge that he has lately paid $500 to
regain possession Of letters written by him
to federal of1ceholder.
We charge that he was cognizant OF the
forgery of credentials for bogus delega-
ton from this county.
We charge that be keeps man In the best
Office In his gift who has stolen the pay of
his deputis5e ito pay Dunnell's campaign
expenses"
We charge that he authorized A. E. Meigs,
late postmaster at Austin, to pay out money
for his benefit on the promise that he would
pay it back, which he failed TO do.
We charge that be requires Of federal of
ace-holders In this district that they spend
their time and money in carrying caucusss
and conventions for him.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-11
SUMMARY 2:4 CLASS.
Time 2:2711, 2:22A, 2:2216.
THE TWENTY MILE RACE.

TIE TWENTY MILE RACE.
Immediately after the fourth heat of the
2:40 class, the race horses to be rode by Miss
Cook and Miss Pinneo were brought upon
the track and marched In front of the grand
stand, and in short time thereafter closed
hack drove down the track to the Judges
stand, in which were seated the two young
ladies who were to contest for the great
prize in the twenty mile race. Their ap-
pearance was the signal for grand outburst
of applase from the assembled thousands,
most of whom had visited the grounds for
no other purpose than to see this exciting
race. They arrived on the grounds
at 3:2O P. M, and shortly
thereafter they made their appearance on the
track mounted on thoroughbred horses.
Miss Cook was attired in riding habit of
black alpaca and Miss Pinneo wore short
dress of black velvet. Miss Cook wore
veil of bright blae color wrapped about her
head, which could be plainly seen on any
portion of the track. Both appeared smil-
ing and self possessed and each looked as
though she was confident of winning the
race. After some delay the horses started,
when the spirited animal which Miss Cook
rode, In passing the entrance. bolted in the
crowd and against the fence, cutting deep
cash in his breast which bled freely. See-
ing the accident on the start, Miss Pinneo
took no advantage of it but returned to the
starting point, and Miss Cook, without dis.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-11
GENERAL FOREIGN.

LONDON. Sept. 1O.-A violent storm occurred
In Paris Wednesday. The Cathedral OF Notre
Dame and the ruins Of the palace Dethermea.
built in the fourth century, were struok by
lightning. Dolly few stones were dislodged.
LONDON, Sept. l0.-The ateamer Fii,ia, which
sailed from ban burg Wednesday, for New
York, took $500 0O0 in gold.
PARIS. Sept. 10.-The National denies that
ihere il any difference in the cabinet in regard
to the bill on associations or execution of the
religions deorees which IL believes will bs short
ly carried into effect.
ROME. Sept. 1U.-A stream of lava il issuing
from Mount Vesuvius near tho new railway 10
he crater. Some imprudent visitors have
been injured.
LONDON. Sept. 1l.-An Athens dispatch
ssys the Porie's reply rslstive TO the Greek
frontier will be presented Saturday. Is de-
clares that 1t Ia impossible to accept the pro-
poeals of the powers and begs them in the name
of Justice to allow negotiations to be reopened.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-11
GREAT BR1TA1N.
THR afAaAM MINE p1sAsrEs.

ALL oAa<AA<n 4&HE UlaA6IkA
LONDON, Sept. l0.-Ths explo ion in the
Seahsm mine makes seventy.six widows and
284 orphans. The large majority of
the victims were single men. At 3 o olook this
morning tho first victims of the disaster wers
brought mp from the mines. Before all the
bodies could be removed fire broke out and
was not extinguished until O'Clock. One
hundred aud thirty Is the loves. estimate Of
the dead, and it Is estimated that there were
lG0 horses in the mine. The bodies of twelve
men brought up were badly disfsured. There
are eleven more bodies near the pit shaft. Il
will be Some time before the other bodies can
be recover asd some may never be found. as
they are buried under the debris. Anoiher
fire began 10 number three shaft at the venii.
lsting furnace. This will delay explorations.
From an account published il appears that
1872 men and bCys are missing. The la est Off
eiai statement places the number Of killed at
LAT. A broken Davy safety lamp has been
brouaht mp from the main seam, and it Is be-
Heved will throw some light on the origin Of
the disaster.
LONDON, Sept. 11.-Thirty corpaes have been
recovered from the Seaham pit up to o'clock
last evening, when search was suspended for
the night in consequence Of the accumulation
Of Raa.