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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-01-26

Bills allowed as recommended and
warrants ordered drawn for the pay
ment OF the same on motion Of Alder.
man Pack.
On motion Of Alderman Pack the
Council adjourned to meet on Friday
evening January rs, 1881, as 1870 P. NJ.
GEO. A. BCTTERFIELD,
Navor.
A. r. MCDONALD,
Recorder.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-01-26
Council Proceedings.

The Common Council of the city of
Alpena met in the Council Room, on
Monday evening, January "a, 1881, and
was called TO order at 1880 o'clock by the
Mayor.
PREsENT.-G. A. Butterneld, Mayor;
A. r. Mcdonald, Recorder, and Alder
men Campbell, Golling, Collins, Geb-
hardt and Pack.
The committee heretofore appointed
to examine into and report on the amend
ments necessary to be made to the char
ter Of this city at the present session of
the State Legislature, submitted their
report. The report was accepted and
each amendment ordered to be voted on
separately, on motion OF Alderman
Pack
After considerable discussion the pro-
posed amendments were adopted as fol-
lows:
IAN amendment authorizing the
Common Council to order the grading
and paving OF such of the streets Of the
city as the Council by majority vote
may determine, and also providing for
the equitable assessment of property to
pay therefor. Adopted by unanimous
vote.
2.-An amendment requiring q street
commissioner to DO elected by the peo-
pie for one year at each spring election
instead Of appointing him by the Coun-
Gil as heretofore. Adopted by unanim.
Gus vote.
3.-An amendment authorizing the
Council 10 tx salaries OF certain officers
as follows:
Comptroller, per Annun, not to exceed ssoo
Recorder, 600
City Attorney, 200
City Marshal, goo
Street Commissioner 100
Adopted by unanimous vote,
Alderman 0Brlen appeared and took
his seat.
Am amendment dividing the city
into five wards. Adopted by the follow
Ing vote Ayes-Campbell, Collins,
O'Brlen and Pack. Nsys--t'sbhsrdt
and Golliug
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-01-26

5.-An amendment dispensing with
the making of second assessment roll
OF unpaid taxes. Adopted by unanimous
vote.
The following amendment was pro-
posed by Alderman Pack; An amend
ment changing time OF holding the an
nual charter election from the first Mon
day in April 10 the first Monday in
March. The same did not pass by the
following vote: For the amendment
Aldermen Pack and Campbell Against
lt-Aldermeu Collins, Golliug, Geb-
hardt and O'Brien.
On motion of Alderman Pack, II was
resolved that the chair appoint com
mi,tee Of three, one from each ward, to
FIX the boundaries Of the proposed new
wards, and report at next meeting.
The chair appointed as such commit
tee Aldermen Pack, O'Brlen and Collins
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Ways and Means, recommending The
payment OF the following bills:
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05
Lore ia Jans.

Ga q quiet eve In lsafy June when bees
and birds we're all in tune, two lovers
walked beneath the moon. The night was
fair, 50 vas the maid; they walked snd
talked beneath the shade, with sone 10
harm or make aiAid Her name vas Sue
and hi. vas jim. aud he was fat and she
"a. slim: he took to her and she TO him.
Says jim 10 Sue. "By all the snakes that
squirm among the bushes and brakes ! love
you next to buok~hsat cakes" Says Sue
h. Jim. "sinoe you have begun IL ] like
you next to a new bonnet" says Jim to
Sue, "My heart you've busted, but | always
the gals mistru-ted." Says Sue TO Jim, IL
will be true; IL you love me a. ! love you,
no knife can cut our love il two." Says
Jim to Sue, Through thick and thin, for
true love count me in; Ill court no other
girl ag'in.n jim leaned TO sue, SUE leaned
to jim; hi. nose just touched her Jockey
brim, four lips mst-went shem abe m
Aud then - aud lhen-and then-lhenl o,
gals BEWARE Of men in June, aud under
meath the silvery moon, when frogs and
crickets are in tune, lest you get your
names 10 the paper soon.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05
AIlftis fEnnu Afaru.

One day Mr.. Brily, the wicked sailor,
was goin' by old CATERS and he found him
diggin' we'll, and a boy was pullin' up
the rocks in bucket with q winlass. SO
Jack Civ the boy ten cents and said: "You
90 and git sum candy, and lie pull up for
You till you git back" and the boy done
it. Then Jack he puts his bulldog in the
bucket and lets it down, and the dog 4,
jump out in the we'll with CATER, wich
halloed Wild, and the dog too. Then Jack
he cot old Gaherses cat and pitch that
down too, and the dog tackled the cat be-
tween GAfirrses legs, and the cat run il up
CATER like he was a tree, aud all yellin'
like linens, there wasent never such a lite
After a while Jack he let the bucket down
aud hauled old CATER up with the winlas-
lookin' nifty beat and his close tore bad.
Fore CATER GUIDE get his breth Jack sed;
Tell you wot, CATER, II ! hadn't come
along yude had pretty rough time Of il,
| ges, cos that boys gon for other cat"
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

In the old day. the Israsliiies worship
ed golden calf People don't 90 in so en'
psnsive these times. They buy an orches.
ira chair aud worship padded ones.
Even deacon won'tssy grace when he
steps into a railway eating house. lie
knows that |, would be asking to much to
be thankful for anything he will 20, there
A minister breaches on the question
"What l. the Sabbath ~ Around her,
the Sabbath is the day when you lie ia
bed longer in the morning, and vrestl,
with your collar button until it is too lat,
10 20 TO church.
Where do We find the small vices y
Numbered the preacher, and every mem
Der Of his congregation got up and told
him to look for them in the other pews
All except the sexton. who did not exactly
catch on. lie suggested the hardwaI,
store. But that was because be did't know
how TO spell.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05
Paper for Dishes.

The latest application Of paper is the
adoption Of paper plates by some Of the
great restaurants sud cafes in Berlin. The
innovation was first introduced during the
Summer Of last year by the adventurous
landlord Of a much frsqaented open-air
restaurant Every customer who ordered
bread aud butter. rolls, cakes, buns or sim
liar articles, had them served TO him upon
a little paper plate, made Of light papier-
mAehe, adorned with a pretty border in
relief, aud having at the hrst glance a
great similarity to porcelain: Guests,
walters and hosts were all pleased with
the novelty; !, saved the walters many a
deduction from their wages on account Of
breAkages, which the densst aud elsverest
can -careely avoid whea he handles hun-
dred. Of pisoe- q eroekerY during a sin
gle afternoon aud evening, The paper
plate. were so cheap that the landlord did
not care to assert hi. ownership over them,
aud his customers ere allowed to carry
them away, like the seryisttes Of thin pa.
per used Ia 40 many restaurants in lIol.
land. There vas also considerable saving
Of the time los, and the chance Of acci.
dent incurred in the cleansing OF earthen.
ware pottery. The success Of the expert
ment has been 50 marked that the new
species Of rlate is likely to be- introduced
In 10 great number Of restaurants.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

The Chesapeake a Ohio Railroad osnsii.
tute- the great highway 10 the famed
Grsenbrisr White Sulphur SPRING., the
Rockbridge Alum, Old sueei, and numer.
Gus oihrr popular Summer resorts within
the border. OF the virgihias. A. Atriumph
Of engineering skill this road, olsaving iis
way through the heart Of granite noun.
tains, aud spanning weird raSines, grim
gulchs., aud romantic chssms, challenges
enthusiastic encomiums. Nor can We With.
hold our admiration for the genius which
conceived, aud the enterprise which ere.
osted ihi. grand paih~sy amid obstacle.
apPsrrnlly insurmoantable. For scenic
beauty, blending the graceful and pictur.
ssqus With the rugged aud sublime, sIPsri-
snced tourists pronounce this route unsur.
passed, either Ia this country OF in Europe
Thence, emerging from this grand and
majestic SCENERY By graceful driour. =
vision of great beauty, 81 which the eye
never ~earie-, bursts upon the travellers
view. Wandering through landscape Of
tesming loveline--. diversified BY groves
and dalr- aud meadows, % amid peaceful
homes aud sailing Villages, Or along the
banks of stream. which wind their silvery
thread. smong the adjacent bills, psnor-
sniic sisw. are Disclosed, adorned by ma.
tufe ~hsn in her mosi lavish mood. But
susgr L1fbils a uore exfended allu.ian IN
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

Newspaper readers will readily recall the
sensation created two years ago by the
elopement and marriage Of a daughter Of
eI-Gov. Hubbard, Of Connecticut, with a
coschmsn named Shepard. Il has, since
that time, been reported that the couple
were living in pinching poverty, but this
statement IL not true. Soon after the mar
rage they went to board with shepard.
brother in Hartford. Mrs. Shepard occs-
sionally visited her fathers house to see
her mother and sisters, bat the presence Of
her husband IN the home Of her father wa
strictly forbidden. Shepard has wealthy
uncle living in Middleton, Conn. who
became interested in Shepard after the
elopement. The uncle was somewhat
nettled by insinuations that Shepard was
not good enough for the young lady, aud
TO show that bis sympathy was practical,
made tender Of pecuniary assistance. He
made deposit Of the necessary amount Of
money, and Shepard was enabled to pur-
chase an interest in a well-established
livery business in New Haven. Not only
is the former coachman doing well in bust
mess, but he Is conducting himself 10
manly manner in other ways, and his wife
is reported to be very happy. She is seen
frequently driving in her phaeton, and, it
is understood, is kindly received by many
Of her old friends in New Haven. Once in
a while she goes to Hartford, and is noticed
as being in perfect health and looking
Prettier than ever. She keeps up a thor
ougbly stylish appearance, and has msney
enough from her husband 10 warrant il, all
Of which proves that she is not "hving in
poverty" as thousands Of people all over
the country who have become interested
in her welfare will be happy to learn
indianapolis Journal.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

When Lincoln was practieing in the old
SAngsmon Court-house, a tall, slim lawyer,
noted for wearing very short coat, slid
along on the seat TO be nearer the advo-
cate addressing the jury. A protruding
nail tore the seat Of the l,wyer's pahta-
looms. Obliged 10 follow his opponent
Immediately, there was no time to sew up
the rent in the garment. A legal wag pres
ent wrote a subscription paper: ave, the
undersigned, agree to pay the sums set OPP
posite to our several names for the purpose
Of purchasing Brother Brown a new pair
Of pantaloons." Several Of the lawyer.
put down sums ranging from fifty cents To
ten cents. The paper was presented TO
Lincoln, who sat opposite the rear Of tn,
advocate, who bending over in gestieula
ting, made quite an exposure. Lincoln
took out his pencil, and wrote upon the pa
per- III have nothing TO contribute TO the
end in view. ~ Intsr-Ocean.
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The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

Prof. W. Matthew Williams says: 81
have taught many to swim, and my first
lesson is on balancing the body. The cas-
lest formula for attaining this power ia to
keep the hands down and look at the sky,
while the chest is expanded as much As
possible by throwing the shoulders well
back, In military attitude. Any man or
woman Of ordinary specific gravity who
can do this can noat and breathe, but to
do it, simply as il is, requires practice OF
training-physicsl training Of the muscles
aud cerebral training in order to SECURE
that command OF all the faculties without
which there can be no treading Of water
or other device for keeping the mouth
and nostrils in the air."
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05
"HsWEIrE' LoSgIyGs.

n usre 4 railroad brakeman
"a boiler the sisiieus % plain
That the man Who Wa going 10 Tes~
would 20 clear through TO Maine
"a open the door Of the smotins.cs
Aud ia give such mighty roaf
That the pa.senger bach In the slseref
wouii al fall cut on the hcof,
Tor 4 eoaiinr aasrd tenor voice.
Aud couldn't aaord 10 srest
To- the sveet, .on tones u tbs A.olisn bafps
Doc sis,sn dollars ~est
IfI vefs q hsx,agc. master
"a rattle the trunks shout
"a stand them up 10 . corner
Aud IA tear their bouels out.
/ wouid pull the handle. out BY the roots
1 uouid kick thsiF corners 10,
Aud sires their stufins al around the car
Aud make then lank aud thin.
for oouidnt Afford 10 ussf Ma glove.
nor pot IN pad. 90 nay feet,
Nof 10 handle thing gently, uhsn all ny pay
iusi tspl ne Ia bread aud meat
Ifi rers railroad conductor.
A. throush the traia 10 80.
"a have iof every question they asked
This snsvct al rcsdyi "Dou't tnow.
"a miss caunc, iions ior lots Of men,
"a fuu ians passengers past
"a Ten them twas eight. uhsn knee 'tsss ten.
Aai IA swear their watches we're last.
Fos { oouliat aaord 10 be- civil
when tneu every mau 10 the load
woaii Look Al my watch aud rios aud say,
"ns stole them ihings from the rvai "
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nov SIR Waife-- Raleigh NET ME
Doomt.


on '"e morning OF ha'e'ghs execution
ms keeper brought aouP OF sAet 70 him'
ana inquired how he "" pleased WIN u,
AS ven " he who drAns OF ~ uiles
poNl - ne fVde 70 iYourh' ahsNeteu Wv
knight, and said Il was a good drink, u q
man might but larry by Il.
"Prithee, never fear, Ceeston," cried he
TO bis old friend, Sir Hugh, Who was re-
pulsed from the scsiold BY the Sheriff, 81
shall have a place |"
A man, bald from extreme age, pressed
forward Ito see him" he aid, "snd pray
God for him"
Raleigh took a richly.smbroidered cap
from his head, and, placing Il on tina, Of
the old man, said
Take this, good friend, to remember
me, for you have more need Of !. than l."
Farewell, my Lords vas hi' eheeHnl
parting reply 10 eourtly group who al.
ieotionsielI took their leave OF him u
have long journey bsfore me, and must
cen say good-bY.'
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

Guitesu has received the following
cheerful letter from Attica, Ind: "Old
GuiteoG You old sinking rebel thief
You are too emery to live, and you are sen
fenced for term Of years to the peniten.
tiary. When your term expires and you
remain in this country twenty-four hours
after, ! or some Of my pards will get the
drop on you, and don't you forget il. You
dirty, lousy, lying rebel traitor; hanging /.
too good for you, you dirty cuss. We will
keep you spotted, you sinking pup. You
damned old mildswed assassin. You
ought to be buried alive and let rot. You
savage crnnibal dog. Yours till death
EE-Union Soldier.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

A Wsllingford grocer was troubled with
persons coming into his store and eating
two or three Of the incest berries in bask-
ct. One morning he prepared basket Of
berries, sprinkled them we'll with red pep
pei. lie placed them in a conspicuous
place on his counter. and did dot have to
wait long for his victim. Franz L. Stiles
came in and remarked, "Why, you have
some fine berries this morning." and step
ped up and picked out the finest berry in
the basket. lie took it all in his mouth
and for the next five minutes it vas Diff
cult to tell whether Frank was a man or &
maniac. The cure was edectual. aud Frank
troubles berries no more New Haven
/ Palladium.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

No man can do a good job Of work
preach good sermon, try Law -suit we'll
Doctor a patient, or write q good ariiels
when he feel. miserable and dull, with
sluggish brain aud unsteady nerves, and
none should make the attempt in such !
condition when il can be 80 easily and
chsaply removed by little Hop Bitisrs-
Il Albany Times. .
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

Warner opened a dancing school a
Msnomonee, Wis, aud slso gave lessons
on the guitar. He regarded his employ
ment as sentimental, and largely depend
ent for success upon the personal impress
sion which he made on his female pupils,
Therefore he deemed it necessary to be
thought bachelor. He had young wife
whom he introduced as his sister. But the
deception, though pecuniary success, re
suited in disaster. The girls became
ensnored of their teacher, aud his jealous
wife finally shot him.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

BLAIS ON BEcK.-A crowd OF genIlsme n
few days since were sitting in front of a
hotel in our city conversing with Senators
George aud Lamar. Some one inquired;
"who do YOU gentlemen think is the
ablest Democratic United States Senator ~
"That is hard to decide" said Lamar, "but
! will tell you ~hat Blain once remarked
to ms; We over here consider Beck the
hardest hitter and the strongest dsbaier
you have got on your side Of the cham
her," Gen. George said; There is a
good deal Of truth in this. ! was struck
with Becks poser as speaker. What he
says ia always strong aud never foolish.
Lamar further coneurred with Gen. Georg'
in his estimation Of the Ken lucky Senator
-lOxford Falcon.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

Oar barometer is simply rich, kitchen
swill barrel. The contents Of our swill
barrel are the kitchen slops and milk We
noticed years ago that at times the contents
had a peculiar way Of foaming. After
close observation for while We discover.
ed that this action always preceded rain
and since that We have adopted the swill
barrel as a barometer. and have found Il q
certain indication Of rain. We cut gras'
and regulate much farm work by it,
Marshalltown CIs.) Times Republican.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

DARK CLOTHES AND DIsEAsE.-lt may
not, perhaps, be generally known that a
man wearing dark clothes is more liable
to infection from contagious disease than
he who wears light-colored garments, be-
cause particles which emanate from dis.
eased or decsying bodies are much more
readily absorbed by dark than by light
fabrics This is easy Of proof. Expose a
light and dark coat to the fumes Of tobsc-
co for a 1--WE minutes, and il will be found
that the dark one smells stronger than the
other Of tobacco smoke, and It will retain
the odor longer.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

The following drink for relieving sick
ness Of the stomach is said to be very pal
atable and agreeable; Beat up one egl
very we'll, say Cor twenty minutes, ther
add fresh milk one pint, water one pint
sugar to make it palatable; boil, and get !
cool; drink when cold. II il become
cnrls and whey il is useless.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

To cure bunions, use pulverized salt.
peter and sweet oil. Obtain at a drug
gist's or cents worth Of saltpeter; put
into a bottle with sufficient olive oil Il
dissolve it; shake up we'll, and rub the in
famed joints night and morning, and NOR
frequently If painful.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

A resident population Of about 10000
Chinese, a aourishing colony Of lepers
and a dozen or so Of volcanoes in active
operation, are a few Of the attraction,
offered purchasers by that Royal real
estate agent, King Kslakaus.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

There is a good deal OF gush over q
driver on one Of the street cars in Kansas
City who was formerly a lawyer. This is
all wrong. II the man is trying to dc
right now, why bring up his past life
against him?
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

at is no Use" says the respondent dys-
pepsie. But is Of use. Your suierings
can be relieved; thousands have been cured
and you can also, Broken down, despond-
ing victims Of dyspepsia, liver complaint,
fever and ague, rheumatism, nervous de-
bility or premature decay, will ind in
Simmons Liver Regulator, prepared by
J. II. Zeilin Il Co, a vegetable specific
which reaehe. the source Of the trouble
and effects an absolute and permanent
cure. II regulates the liver, dispels de-
spondencss and restores health.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

]. +. Errig attempted to commit suicide
in Philadelphia because his wife scoldsd
him. II all married men were as sensi-
tive and would follow his example the
country would soon be depopulsted.-
ISouth Kentuckian.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

Seaside plsasanlries; "Oh, isn't-this-
delightful p says Angelina to Eyelina-
IL think surf bathing ID so splendid" aud
then she seooped up half pint u water
in her shapely hands aud doused il in her
companions face. "lOu-msan, hateful
thing. II you ever do that again" and
the war would have continued but Tor the
advent Of two noble knights, who escorted
the ladies far out where the breakers uers
rolling beautifully.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

Az Thomis Mc(ilAsson, Of Dover Pla ins
Was standing on barrel with a pot Of
green paint in one hand aud brush in
the other, the head gave way aud he drop.
ped into the barrel lie was at the top Of
a long, steep hill, and when he fell into
the barrel il upset aud rolled down the hill
with McGlas.on inside. lie tried TO eK'
tricaie himself, but prOlruding nails had
fastened into his clothes and prevented hiu
50 doing. McGlasson had TO be carried
home, he was 80 dil1y. The green paint
had besmeared him FROM head to foot
New York sun.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

At a recent bsPlismal service ia the
Washington street church, Beverly, Mass,
the water made use Of had been brought
from the River jordan.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

What q delightful thing rest is The
bed has become place Of luxury to me.
| would not exchange it for all the thrones
in the world.-[ Napoleon.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

Il takes 800 full.blown roses to make a
tablespoonful Of perfume, while ten cents
worth Of cooked onions will scent whole
neighb0rhO0d.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

The New York Legislature. like the mill
Of the gods, in grinding Senators, grinds
slowly and exceeding SMALL Breekin-
ridge News.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

The best receipt for going through life
happily Is to feel that everybody, no mat
ter how rich or how poor, needs all thu
kindness he can get from others.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-08-05

Why is paper money more valuable than
coin? Because you double it when you
put it 10 your pocket, and when you take
L out you always find L in creases.