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Evening star., 1881-12-28

Mr.. John Burroughs thus writes in the JAN
uary Century: The English birds are more
domestic and familiar than ours; more directly
and intimately associated with man; not, as a
class, so Withdrawn and lost in the great void
ofthe wild and unreclaimed. England is like a
continent concentrated-all the waste land,
the barren stret ches, the wildernesses left out.
The birds are brought near together and near to
man. Wood birds here are house and garden
birds there. They find good pasturage and pro-
lection everywhere. A land of parks and gar
dens, and hedge-rows, and game preserves, and
climate free from violent extremes, what a
stage for the birds and for enhancing the effect
of their songs! How prolific they are, how
abundant! If our songsters were hunted and
trapped, by brd-fanciers and others. as the lark
and goldfinch, and mavis, etc, are in England,
the race would soon become extinct. Then, as
rule, it is probably true that the British birds,
as class, have more voice than ours have, or
certain qualities that make their songs more
striking and conspicuous. such as greater vi
vacity and strength. They are less bright in
plumage, but more animated in voice. They
are not SO recently out of the woods. and their
strains have not that elusiveness and plantive-
ness that ours have. They sing with more conf
dence and cOpiousness. and as if they too, had
been touched by civilization.
Then they sing more hours in the day. and
more days in the years. This is owing to the
milder and more equable climate. l hear the
skylark singing above the South Downs in Oc-
tober apparently with full spring fervor and de-
light. The wren, the robin and the wOOdlark
sing throughout the winter. and in midsummer
there are, perhaps, three times as many vocal
throats as here. The heat and blaze of our mid
summer sun silence most of our birds. y
On the other hand. there are certain aspects
In which our songsters appear to advantage.
That they surpass the European species in
sweetness tenderness and melody have no
| doubt, and that our mocking-brd, in his native
haunts in the south, surpasses any bird in the
world in Compass, variety and execution is
highly probable. That the total effect of his
strain may be less persuasive than the nocturne
OF the nightingale. is the only question in my
mind about the relative merits of the two song
sters. Bring our birds together. as they are
brought together in England. all o ur shy wood
birds-like the hermit thrush, the veery. the
winter wren, the wood wagta the water wag-
tail. the many warblers, the greenlet. the soil
tary vireO, etc.-become birds of the groves and
orchards, and there would be burst of song
indeed.
Evening star., 1881-12-28
FINANCIAL.

A LII OPERATIONS IN SToCKS BONDS. GRAIN
[A and Provisions conducted on commission
CONTRACTS or Privileges secured nt lhe closest ratsxs
obtainsble from RESPONSIBLE parties.
Stocks Bought and Carried 5 per cent marin
frsCtlou&l Orders executed close 90 the market Ans
one purchaSihg PRIVILEGES through us the
as Marxln in case they show profit.
List Of rates and distances on Puts Calls and Sprcads
sent Free ON application.
j. MICHSLor 4 CO, 4s Brcsd ST., New York
Chicago house, f. A. BEERS co. ll4 Ia sale st.
lT-Im
Evening star., 1881-12-28
PROPOSALS.
DROPOSALS FOR LIVERY,

DROPOSALS FOR LIVERY.
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT PROPERTY, D.C.l
WASHINGTON. December 23d, 1881.
Sealed Proposals. will be received until FRIDAY DE-
CEMBER THIRTIETH, AT TWELVE O'CLOCK NJ.
at the office of Superintendent of Property, room Ii
Morrison Building for the Livery of nine Horses
more or less Proposals limited to stables within con-
venient distance from this Office.
By order of the Commissioners, d. C.
JOHN b. CLARK,
d24-3t Superintendent of Property.
Evening star., 1881-12-28
GARFTELO,S TOMR


from the Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
Inc following extract from letter written by
iady OF this city in Cleveland, in reference to
the restlng-place of our martyred President,
will be read with interest:
SO long time has elapsed since the obse-.
quies that many strangers visiting Cleveland
are surprised to learn that a detachment of
Z ohited States infantry are still detailed to
watch the vault wherein lie the remains of our
hohored President. Night and day can be
heard the measured tramp. tramp of the sentry
on dnty; and 1t is intended to continue this
watchfulness until the body is deposited in the
ground. Through the grated door of the vault
can be seen the elegant casket given by the Ma
sonic brethren. Covered with beautiful flowers
kept fresh by loving hands, it is still visited
daily by hundreds Of people, many
blossoms as mementOes. Near the
vault is the shelter-hOuse. and on the other side
of the lake the white tents of the soldiers are
pitched. At the base of the hill upon which the
monument Is 20 be placed, a glass-hOuse is erect
ed, lnclosing the funeral-car. still trimmed with
lmmortelles, and the trappings of woe An aged
couple. who had been gazing with tear-dimmed
eyes upon the casket, approached the guard and
asked II they might not be permitted to have a
lew howers from off the coffin. He told them that
ne could not open the vault. They were much
disappointed, and said that they were from the
distant south. had always been rebels. but that
the death of Garfield had changed their feelings.
and that they had journeyed far for the privilege
of standing by his tomb. Just then the ladies
who were to change the flowers arrived, and no
ticing the disappointed look upon the faces of
the aged couple, asked if they could do anything
for them. They replied: We crave but a few
blossoms to carry away with u.s. The ladies
picked out few of the choicest of the flowers
tWined together prettily, and presented them to
the pleading pair, who departed sadly but pleased
with the memento. which will always keep green
IN their hearts the memory of the noble and
beloved Garfield"
Evening star., 1881-12-28
ABACK.HANDED SPELLER.
The Curious Faculty of a Young New
Mexican COmpOsitOr.

The Curious Faculty of a Young New
Mexican COmpOsitOr.
From the Santa Fe New Mexican.
Santa Fe has a young man with mind which
has faculty that is rarely to be found, if, in
deed, it can ever be discovered elsewhere. The
gentleman In question is Hugh McKeyitt, a
printer. working over at Military headquarters.
He Is a rapid type setter and a thoroughly good
workman, SO that he is not dependent on any
side business for good living, and as a cOnse-
quence has never said anything about his SPELL
ing capacity. which is the subject of this item
Mckevitt is a left-handed speller and defes any
one to put at him q word which he cannot
spell backward as rapidly as the best and
quickest speller could give it in the usual way
The other day the reporter fell in with him
when he was in mood more communicative
than usual and had occasion to try him. In
comprehensibity was not a marker for him. As
soon as the word was pronounced Nc said Eff
teen letters" and went at it backward so fast
that his hearers were unable to tell whether he
was right or wrong. ''You see" said fellow
printer 'he can tell the number of letters in
any word without moments hesitation. as well
as he can spell it backward. and not only that.
but you can give him a whole sentence. and he
viii tell you at once how many letters there are
In lt, and go right on and spell through the
whole thing backward faster than most people
could spell it the other way"
This thing was tried time and time again, and
no word or series OF words could be hit upon
which were not rendered as indicated above
Of course. there are words in the English Ian
guage which McKeyitt has never heard of
just as is the case with almost every other
man. but he Is what would be called
fine speller, ''Tight-handed. as he SAYS and is
familiar with the language. and any word
which he has heard and can spell at all he can
spell backward with astounding rapdty. The
strangest part about the whole thing is that Nc
kevitt has never practiced or studied spelling
backward a day in his life. He says he does not
know how he ever acquired the ability to do it,
but that as soon as he hears OF sees a word
even if he has never thought of it before.
which, of course, is the case with large ma
j0rity of words. he knows Immediately how
many letters there are in it and how to spell it
backward or in the regular way. 1t is so, too,
with sentences. He knows at once how many
words and letters in any sentence that NAV be
suggested, and states the numbers promptly as
soon as the words are uttered. Mckevtt can
also distribute type backward as fast as for
ward. In the left-handed spelling there is no
theory of sound to aid him, and in very many
instances the letters spell nothing at all and
cannot be pronounced, SO that there is no ac-
count for his ability to spell in that way except
to conclude that it is the result Of a gift-a pc
culiar faculty of remarkably quick mind.
There is no peculiar advantage in all this as
far as can be discovered. but it is curiosity and
rare one, and if anybody thinks it isn't hard
to do let him try to acquire it.
Evening star., 1881-12-28
N4 ISS MAR1 h. SCHKEINEK,
TEACHER OF ELOCUTION,
n1-2m No. 1912 l. street northwest

SPENCERIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE. CORNER
~ Ninth and streets northwest occupies it's new and
attractive hall in the handsome edce known throughout
the United States as LINCOLN HALF. Bull DING Day
ana Evening Sessions for Ladies and Gentlemen Sons
and daughters educated for real life Students re
celved fhroashout the year. pamphlet, containing
eloquent address TO the students elements Of
Success. by James A. Garfield; also full information
concerning the College, will be sent free applica-
hon by mail may 10 obtained at the College Office
HENRY c: SPENCER, Principal. MRS. SARA A.
SPENCER, Vice PRINCIPAL o27
Evening star., 1881-12-28

NEW YORK
LACKAwANNA
WESTERN
RAILWAY COMPANY
FIRST MORTGAGE
SIX PER CENT
BONDS OF 1921
INTEREST PAYABLE SFMI-ANNITAIIy Upon
THE FIRST DAYS OF JANUARY AND July
The road forms with the Delaware Iackawanna and
western Railroad direct 1rou,-h hne from
NEW YORK To BUFFALO.
The Mortgage is 6rst lien upon the equipment q
well ss upon the Road For sale by
L. j. c. H. SMITH
STOCK BROKERS,
ds-1m 81 Wall Street New York
Evening star., 1881-12-28
{" behind Her FAM

it to her solicitor to restrain him!
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26

Greenbaum & Epstcyn held their
grand formal opening at their new
store in the Comstock block, last even
ing, TUESDAY, Oct. 2jth.) The firm OF
Greenbaum d Epysteyn has already
become too favorably known in this
vicinity TO need any extended notice at
our hands, and we therefore speak of
the opening last evening merely in a
general way. 1t will be remembered
that these gentlemen some time since
rented the large double stores in the
Comstock block; and for the past
three weeks they have been moving to
their new location and making prepar-
atoms for n formal opening, which
came off last evening. The display of
ready made clothing of all sizes, quail
tiles and prices, to suit all, was truly
gorgeous TO behold, while the goods
exhibited in the furnishing goods de-
partment was as magnificent as it was
large and complete And in fact, to
be brief, their general display of goods
was the grandest ever witnessed in any
clothing house in the northern portion
of Michigan. The formal reception
continued from 1870 o'clock to 10
last evening, during which time no
goods sold.
1t had been the intention to have the
Guards Band present, but it was not
until after seven o'clock that Messrs.
Greenbaum & Epsteyn were informed
that the Band could not attend; but
we know not for what reason they failed
to meet their engagement, and the
gentlemen were much disappointed, as
they had arranged everything with the
expectation of having the Band furnish
music for the occasion. But, notwith-
standing the drawback, there were q
good many people present at the re-
ception.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26
Oct "a, 1881.

On Saturday night last some one en-
tered the residence of +. b. Holmes,
it is supposed for the purpose of bur-
glary, but being alarmed at the awak-
ening of Mrs. Holmes, they made good
their escape. 1t is generally supposed
that there is gang of these villains
about Alpena, and that it is the same
parties who recently entered the store
Of Tompkins q Folkerts. and also bur-
glarized the barber shop of Robert
Mooney. We should think it about
time that detectives were set at work to
ferrit out these parties and bring them
to justice. These attempted burglar
les are becoming too frequent to be
pleasant, and we know of several own
ers of never failing Winchester rifles
who propose to do their best toward
marking the villains who will bur-
glarously attempt to enter their re-
sidences, and we do not know but
they would be committing acts in de-
tense of the better class of people.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26

On Wednesday and Thursday Of
last week Mrs. r. Tumim held her reg
ular opening of fall and winter dress
goods and millinery. Mrs. Tumim has
recently returned from the eastern
markets, where she selected a lerge
and elegant stock Of silks, beaver
cloths, shawls, cloaks, sacks, dolmans,
and large variety of trimmings, ETC.,
which cannot fail to elicit the admira-
ton Of the ladies of this city. Her
stock of millinery goods which were
selected in the eastern markets with
every care, and with special attention
as to the requirements of Alpena, is
large and complete in every particular,
and was arranged in manner that
showed to all admirers that the dis
play was arranged by those experienced
in the art. In the dry goods depart
ment, everything in this line that the
heart could wish seemed TO be on hand
and displayed to good advantage, show
ing an extensive selection of all the
better grades of dry goods and dress
goods. During both days of the open
ing the weather was very stormy, but
nevertheless there was large number
of visitors, and all were fully repaid
for their visits.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26
Re.Oneued.

Miss Ida Mortimer and Miss Flera Camp
bell, having re-opensd their dress making
rooms, opposite the Alpena House, would
most respectfully solicit orders from the
ladies OF Alpena for any work In their line
Dress and Cloak-making and all kinds of
'amily sewing executed in the best style
and at reasonable prices. Don't forget the
place, at the residence of Mrs T. Duncan.
opposite Alpena House 532
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26
cnURon DIRECTORY.

EPISCOPAL-Rov. j. a. Mock. Services in Trim
ity Church, Washington avenue, every sunday
morning ani evening.
BAPrsI-i,ev q. l.. Little Services in socety't
Church, on rhrd street, every Sabbath morning and
evening
CA tiOLlC-Rcv. Il. r. DOMAIN. Services in the
Catholic Church on Chisholm street, overy sunday
at $50 A.. 81, 1899 A. NJ aud ~ p II. vespers-
evening service sermon in English Mt 1880; in
French 40 1880
CONGREGArfON Al,--Rev. A. w. Westgato.
Services In the Ociutyg Church Second street,
cry sabbath morning aud evening.
MErHOnlSr-Rev. +. y. Riddick. Services in
society's Churen. on Dock street, every Sabbath
morning and evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26

The undersigned, on behalf of the
people of Huron county who were suf-
ferers by the recent disastrous fires in
that locality, desires to return thanks
to the people of Alpena, for the liberal
contributions they have made and the
cordial and courteous treatment he, as
agent for a portion of the burnt dis
trict, has received at their hands, while
sojourning here for the purpose of pur-
chasing lumber and other supplies.
HENRY NEAL.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26
FrOu FrO,l,

On Monday evening the Florence
Gillette Company appeared at the
Opera House in this city in the rendi-
ton of the celebrated play entitled
"Frou Frou," to a full house. In con-
sequence Of the steamer Saginaw, OH
which the troupe arrived, not reaching
this port till seven o'clock. the troupe
was obliged to 90 directly from the
boat to the hall, thus giving no oppor-
tunity for rehearsal, and only an hour
in which to arrange costumes and ward.
robe for the play. However, notwith-
standing these embarrassing circum-
stances, the rendition Of the play was
excellent, and ELECTED praise from the
large and appreciative audience. Flor
ence Gillette and Alfred Hastings, who
took the leading characters in the play,
performed their parts in an admirable
manner, while the balance of the troupe
were not found wanting in a single
particular. Want Of space prevents
us giving an extended notice, but suf-
flee it to say that the troupe through
out is an excellent one, and deserves
full houses during their stay in the
city. Last night they gave that beau
tiful play, "Ingomar, the Barbarian, T."
in an admirably good style. Tonight
the company will play Camille, or the
fate of Coquette, which will be rem
dered in accordance with the original
play as written by Alexander Dumas,
and as played by Sara Bernhardt,
which is different from anything ever
given in this city; and the costumes
cannot be excelled by any company in
America.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26
and will admit of teams hauling heavy

and will admit Of teams hauling heavy
loads.
Mr.. Frank Nagle returned from
Cheboygan Wednesday with a crew Of
men, and will at once commence lum-
bering operations. He expects to get
out about 100000 feet of round lum-
Der for Geo. ID. Prentiss of Alpena.
The question of who is sheriff of
Presque Isle county is at last decided.
John Sherburne, after a long fight, has
finally, through the Supreme Court of
the State of Michigan, been duly ac-
knowledged as sheriff and his bonds
having been accepted by the Board of
Supervisors, he has entered upon the
discharge of the duties of the office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26

Can some of the up-shore papers
get a mite of information from some
source from which to write up column
railroad article? We have nearly lost
track of the matter.-Tawas Gazette
Don't rail OH so. We would like to
tie to something of that kind, but we'll
be switched if we can.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26
a,ntarrly.

Relief in five minutes in every case
gratifying, wholesome relief beyond a
money value. Cure begins from first
application, and is rapid, radical and
permanent. Choking, putrid mucous
dislodged, membrane cleansed and
healed, breath restored. Complete
treatment for 81. Ask for Sanford's
Radical Cure.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26
For Sale.

The undersigned being DESTROYS of clos.
ing out her business in AIpcna before Janu.
airy l. 1852, Is now Offering for sale her en-.
tire stock Of merchant tailoring, either
piece goods or made TO order, at prices low.
er than the lowest. All occouAts now
outstanding must be settled before the
above time.
oooWo A. j. COHEN
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26
Ladies DoNGoLA Walking Boots a
Aiken & Co.'S.

Mr.. and Mrs. II. Prescott, of Sand
Beach, Michigan, father and moth.
er of Mrs. George w. Gordon, Mrs
Samuel H. Pangburn and Mrs. John
j. Kneal, of this city, arrived in town
last Thursday by steamer Pearl, on q
visit to their children. Mr.. and Mrs.
Prescott have been for many years res
idents of Sanilac county, and have
seen that section of the State swept by
more than one destructive fire. Short
ly before they left Huron county they
celebrated their golden wedding, on
which occasion Mr.. Prescott was pre-
scented with valuable gold-headed
cane. They will remain in Alpena
this winter.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26

The effects after taking Adamson's
Botanic Balsam are n soothing ana
contf ollipg influence over any cough
or Geld. promoting rest, allaying the
tickling sensation in the throat, and
causing n healthy expectoration.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26
Death to rats and vermin, Parsons
Exterminator.

For a short time only trial subscribers
are being taken for The Echo, the weekly
edition OF The Detroit Evening News, at
nominal rates. ANY one can have copy
three months for the trifllng sum OF ten
cents. Nothing cheaper In the way OF
newspaper was ever known.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26

Prof. Warman, late teacher of clio.
cution in Detroit, who gave an enter
tainment at the Opera House last Sat
urday evening, has organized u class
in this city and gave the first lesson
last evening at the central school build
ing. His terms are So for ten lessons,
given on alternate evenings. The
Professor contemplates giving another
entertainment at the Opera House at
some day not far in the future, due
notice Of which will be given.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26

A young man named VIM. Kennedy,
aged sixteen years, had the index finger
of his right hand badly crushed in the
cog wheel Of q cutting box, at c. w.
Richardson's mill stables, Sunday even
ing, while preparing feed for the horses.
DIR. Maiden amputated the finger.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26
THAT MUSICAL WONDER!
THEIR TELEPHONE.
3EOQ Reward.

Lost, large mares, one dapple gray, and
one black mnr'; were lost IN June and were
both with foul Grey mare has scar on left
rump. Black mare has two hog spavins.
One hundred dollars reward will be paid
for their recovery.
033 &. Il MASON.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26

Capt. P. II. Mcclure of the Thun-
der Bay Island lighthouse will please
once more accept our hearty thanks for
a fine turkey, which he intends for
our Thanksgiving dinner.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26

Turnbull & Mcdonald, attorneys,
have dissolved partnership, and A. r.
Mcdonald has fitted up an office in the
Mcdonald block, corner of Second and
River streets.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26
Pressure Isle County.

From the Prcsquc Isle Advance.
State road contractor McBnin has
repaired the western end of the Little
Traverse and Presquc Isle Harbor
State road 20 that il is in good shape,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26

We understand that the body Of Miss
George Harrison, one Of the unfortun-
ate party drowned at Presque Isle some
time since, was found at Adams Point,
one daV last week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26

Y. c. Burnham, w. A. Henderson
and Robert Harris recently went on a
deer hunting expedition to Turtle Lake
and succeeded in killing six deer-one
of which weighed about two hundred
pounds.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26

On account of there being SO much
rain of late, and there being such Q
large quantity of water on the ground
i'll the woods, hunters are not having
the best Of luck in hunting deer.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26
NOTICE.

All parties indebted tothe firm of A. An.
spach " Co., will please calleand settle
with the assignee Mt once, and save further
expense.
Louis GREENrHAI,
5Oi Assignee.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26

The Tawas Gazette says, and says
truly: about the only kind of adj
vertising that avails nothing. is an adj
vertisement for wood and potatoes on
subscription. "
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26

Owing to the rise of water in the
river, the Boom Company has exper-
fenced considerable difficulty in sorting
logs, and the consequence has been
that the sawmills Of Bewick, Comstock
~ Co., and j. S. Minor have been OBJ
liged to Temporarily shut down for want
of logs. Many of the other mills are
somewhat short of logs on account of
the same cause.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-10-26

Henry Beebe has erected neat little
building next to the Owens block, on
Dock street, which is to be occupied by
Robt. Holborn as shoe shop.