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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-09-13
Tactics and Strategy.

Should there be war in Europe, il
will be fought under far different condi-
tons than any previous contest upon
record. The breech-loading rifle has
made even more marvellous revolution
than that effected by the use of gunpow-
der. In our civil war the armies fought
with smooth-bore, muzzlc Loading mus
kets, which were destructive only within
range of two hundred yards. Then
the reloading took time; but the breech-
loading rifle will kill at Il thousand yards
and can be discharged with marvellous
rapidity. This renders the bayonct an
obsolete implement of war, and II cbarg-
ing column is now out of the question.
Troops can be no longer used in mass to
hurl against an opposing enemy, Us they
would be killed to the last man before
they could see the faces of their enemies.
Hence the battles of the future will be
between armies distant from each other,
with the troops under cover or protected
by rifle-pits and entertainments. The
spade must accompany the rifle. This
will prolong battles, and armies may be
fighting literally for weeks before n con-
clusion is reached. The strategy rs well
rs the tactics of armies must correspond
with the new conditions, for vast bodies
of men can, by means of our improved
transportation systems, be concentrated
in great numbers upon important points.
Hence we get the curious result of bat
ties long drawn out with comparatively
short and decisive campaigns. All re-
cent European wars have been remark
ably short as well rs decisive. War
hereafter will not be so picturesque, for
gay uniforms are being set aside for
clothing the colors of which will not af-
ford an aim for the distant marksman.
They are also getting rid of military
bands and drum corps, which are useless
when there are no charging columns to
be inspired by martial strains. War
hereafter will be a very mechanical and
scientific business, and these vast changes
are nearly all due to the repeating rifle,
the railroad and the telegraph system.
--Demorescs Monthly.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-09-13
A Dogs Funeral.

Nearly year ago agentleman died in
ailluent circumstances ut KirkwOod, and
left childlcss widow. The husband,
who never enjoyed the proud distinction
of being called father, lavished his sur.
plus affections on fine shepherd dog by
the name of Dash. This canine was
provided for in his masters will by the
setting aside of certain house and lot,
the monthly rent from which was to be
appropriated to .Dash's sole benefit DUR
ing his natural life" In this way the
dog days were comfortably provided
for, and the gentleman wife was named
as Dash's guardian. Shortly after her
husbands death the lady went TO New
York to assuage her grief, but she didn't
take the dog along. In her absence
Dash was taken very sick, and tele-
gram informed her of the animals afflic-
ton. True to the last will and testament
of her late husband, she telegraphed to
employ the most eminent physicians for
Dash's treatment, which was done by q
faithful servant. In few days the wires
informed her Dash was dead. She adj
mitted of no delay, but Immediately
started for st. Louis to conduct the OBJ
sequies and again act rs chief mourner.
Arriving here, costly coffin was pro-
vided and hearse conveyed Dash's re-
mains to Oak Ridge Cemetery. At that
place they were inferred with due
solcmnity at the feet of his dead master
in the presence of the widow, now in
mourning for him. A $500 monument
suitably inscribed, stands at the head Of
the husbands grave, while less pre-
tentious one, costing $3.50, rests at his
feet TO mark the place where Dash lies.
St Louis Globe Democrat.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-09-13
Not Appreciated.

AS little Mrs. Blifkins was getting
supper the other night she was startled
by the abrupt and unexpected entrance
OF her ncighbor over the way, Miss Par
rot, who was evidently charged with i'll
news.
How long since you seen Mr.. Blif-
kins?" she asked, breathlcssly.
Little Mrs Blifkins dropped the teapot
she was just about to fill, and screamed
convulsively and loudly. -
BE composed" calculated Miss Par
rot, taking off her hat and tanning her
heated face with it. "Try and bear up;
it's dreadful, but other women have
suffered and lived. may as well tell il
and not keep you in suspense. Mr..
Blifkins is dead" "Oh-oh-oh-oh
gracious mercy!' shrieked Mrs. Blifkins
throwing herself into Miss Parrot S
arms. "What have l done to deserve
this, and it was his birthday too, poor,
dear David; you can't mean it, and we
arc so happy
Eyes, do mean it" said Miss Parrot
firmly, 1T is n cruel truth. said, I'll
go and tell his poor wife, for she must
know il sooner or later, he was found
lying dead
"Oh-oh-oh-oh," sobbcd the little wife,
and had such mice supper all ready
for him, tool o. its dreadful and /
can't believe it, won't believe it. Who
saw him, poor, dear DavidP'
- saw him." said Miss Parrot, with a
ordnance of disgust. 1--WE all saw him!
He wasn't the only one, either; there
were dozen of 'em and they were all
hopelessly dead drunk"
Then little Mrs. Blifkins turned on
Miss Parrot like small fury. YOU'RE
nasty, prying old maid" she said vim
dictivcly, "and I'd thank you to go
home and attend to your own affairs.
My David, indeed. It's a pity man
can't keep his own birthday to suit
himself, but prying folks must make
such fuss about it, coming here to
brighten me out of my senses and spoil
my support And Miss Parrot heard the
door slam as she skinned through it on
her way out to inform the neighborhood.
detroit Post and Tribune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-09-13
A Five-Foot Headstone and Ready.
Made Angel.


Some queer charactersp Well. I
should say so. We meet more oddities
In this business than you would believe.
and see q side of human nature that Is
not shown up in any trade that l know
Of"
The remark came from an old marble
cutter, who was busily engaged recently
in chipping out ferocious looking ami
NAL, presumably lamb. on a fat slab Of
snowy marble. The lamb stood out In
relief, and in its unfinished condition
bore a strong resemblance to o hump
backed buffalo in pantaloons.
That stone," said the man, as he
carefully dug out the lamb s eye with the
point of delicate tool, "was ordered by
woman who is character in herself.
Her husband died nearly three years ago.
She came to me last Monday week, and
spent just five hours in giving her order.
l had just finished chiseling out beam
tiful figure of an angel when she came
into the yard. She has a thin, vinegar
ish face, squeaky voice, and pair Of
eyes looking two ways for Sunday"
go Whatl it costr says she, 'to have
aheadstone made for my ole manp He's
been dead goin' on three years now, and
his folks are complainin' because hahn I
had it done before. To tell the truth he
didn't deserve it. He was the ALFRED
est meanest man you ever see. Still,
it's got to be done, and l wish it as cheap
as possible. Now what'll it be with his
name and some words on itp'
"'Well, madame said /, it all de-
ponds on what kind of headstone you
want-the size, the lettering, and the
amount of labor required. / can get up
a very nice stone with q ready-made
angel or an All-Seeing Eye, for about
$50. But If you want first-class angel,
long wings, full robe, and carved out in
the highest style Of art, it will cost a
good deal more. Or if you want nice
lamb lying down or standing up, or
"'Now look here said the woman,
getting angry all of a sudden, who said
anything about lambs or angels or any
such trashp 1 just want what I told
you, something good and cheap
$50 we argued for an hour, until she
finally made up her mind to have foot
stone, with a lamb at the top.
THAT'S only to please his old maid
sisters said she, as sour-like as you
could imagine, for he wasn't any more
like lamb than I'm like lion
"But, pshaw"' continued the maker
of tombstones and epitaphs, "there's
lots more like her, only worse. Some of
them want one thing and some another.
It's little curious, too, how long people
wait before they think of marking the
resting-place of their dead. A year is
probably the shortest time at the out
side. Two years, ordinarily, and some-
times half dozen, before It is thought
of. Then they 60 to the marble cutter and
haggle about the price. The first idea
is to have monument, but usually they
end with five-foot headstone and q
ready-made angel. "-Philadelphia Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-09-13

live in small country parish of 1874
inhabitants, and our parish register dates
from 1880. A young American gentle
man came to my friend the Rector, and
said that it had only come to his knowl-
edge two days previous that it was from
this village that his fathers grandfather
emigrated TO America about the year
1850, and there laid the foundation for the
present wealth Of his descendants The
gentleman. with party of fourteen, had
boen fifteen months away from New
York, visiting the chief places of the
Continent, the Holy Land Egypt, ETC.,
and ending up with the principal sights
in England and Scotland and they were
to embark from Liverpool on the follow
ing morning. He had travelled especi-
ally to this little village. Would the
Rector be good enough TO refer to the
parish registers and see if his ancestors
were therein mentionedp The Rector
did so-thc ancestors were there found
in regular descent, from the very begin
ming of the register-and the gentleman,
in less than two hours time, was set up
with a pedigree dating back two and
half centuries, which he said he should
have drawn up in heraldic fashion, and
which doubtless now adorns some room
in his American home. 1t was evident
that the ancestors were of the humblest
class, as in another book mention of
"Goody' - was frequently made as
being the recipient of a tenpenny char
ity. But the surname happens to cor
respond with one in the English Baronet-
age, and while the Rector was TRANSCRIPT
ing the numerous registers the American
gentleman was busy copying from De-
brett the coat of arms Of the Baronet in
question, bloody hand and all. Iregret to
add that the Rector never received six
pence for his trouble. though he might
have charged heavy sum in fees; but
he was restoring his church. and he left
1t to the American gentleman to give
some donation for that purpose, either
in money or in the form of a stained
glass window or other memorial to his
ancestors. -Notes and Queries.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-09-13
The Alpena City Hospital.

The undersigned would announce
to the citizens of Alpena and vicinity,
that they have opened an Hospital
for the treatment of all Surgical aud
other diseases.
This new enterprise meets want
that has long been felt in this COM
munity, where large number of I'M
married men, sick or wounded, away
from home, will find all the comforts
of warm rooms, good, clean beds,
proper food, good nursing, careful
attention and skilful treatment of ex-
perienced Physicians and Surgeons.
The Hospital is managed on the
Cooperative plan, at present. Those
wishing to receive its benefits pay
from $3 to So per year in advance
and if taken sick or injured any time
during the year, they will be taken
care of, boarded and treated without
any further charge.
The rates charged are so moder-
ate, compared with the benefits re-
ceived, that this Hospital must COM
mend itself to the public as soon as
it shall be thoroughly understood.
Arrangements are made that one
of the Doctors will he on duty night
and day, when required by one or
more patients.
DR.. Maiden's great experience as q
Surgeon during our late war, the
last year of which he had charge of O
large Military Hospital, together
with over twenty years practice,
cannot be questioned in its success.
DR.. Newton, although younger,
has had large Hospital experience,
and has particularly devoted good
portion of his time to the study Of
diseases of the Eye and Ear.
We would respectfully solicit the
earnest support of this enterprise,
especially by those whom it is most
intended to benefit.
w. p. MAIDEN, Nj. d.
L. G. NEWTON, M. d.
w. VANVooRHEEs, Agt.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-09-13
Very Much Exercised.

Walker Mckee is fashionable young
man who is very much in debt and who
is also in poor health. He went to con-
suit with doctor on the subject. The
doctorfelt his pulse, looked at his tongue,
and said:
You need exercise. II you were to
walk down Austin Avenue from the Cap
itol to the bridge over the Colorado
just before dinner every day you would
feel better"
"If tried that would get too much
exercise, and / wouldn't feel any better
for il, either. All my creditors do bust
ness on that street, and some ofthem arc
laying for me with clubs, right now"
- 7craS SUfings.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-09-13
TO CONSUMPTIEVS.

The advertiser having been permanently cured
that dread disease, consumption, by simple rene
the means Of cure. To all who desire t. he will send
copy Of tho prescription used, free of charge,)
with the directions for preparing and using the same,
which they will find q sure cure for coughs and
colds, consumption, asthma. bronchitis, &c.
Parties wishing the prescription, will please ad-
dress, Rev. u. A. WILSON, 1871 Penn. ST., Will
liamsburgh, Ny. 5i9y1
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-09-13

Oscar Wilde felt i'll upon his arrival
in Leadville, the change from low to
high altitude being too much for him.
Mr.. Wilde saysthat he doesn't like Den
yer, because the young men in the streets
called out to him rs he was riding by:
Oscar! Oscar, deah! put out your head
and let US sec you. "-Denrcr Tribune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-09-13

The subscription for the benefit Of
Mrs. Jesse James will probably he u
pleasant thing The people of Missouri
will carry this affair through unaided,
strangers who formerly passed through
the State having subscribed long enough
for the support OF the family.-Comier'
Journal.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-09-13

A Cincinnati body-cmbalming firm
offers Mrs. Samucls $40, 900 for the body
of her SIN. the outlaw Jesse James, with
share in The proceeds of the exhibition,
which they estimated al 800, 000.--
Boston POSI-
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-09-13

The State of Illinois is named from
its principal river, the Illinois. The
river is named from the confcderacy of
Indian Tribes called the Illinois confed-
eracy, which has its seat in the central
part of the State. Gallatin gives the def
inition of the word Illinois, ''real men,"
superior men," from the Delaware
word Leno, Leni. Illin, Illini, as it is
variously written. The termination
"oisn is that by which the French soft
ened the local infection when they
adopted an Indian word. Chicago Ne,os.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-09-13

An Austin teacher was instructing
bis class in natural history. ITO what
class of birds does the hawk belong"
he asked. "To the birds of prey" was
the reply. 'And TO what class does
quail belong?" There was pause.
The teacher repeated the question.
"Where does the quail belongP" ION
loast,n yelled the hungry boy at the foot
of the class. - Tcras SyttagS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-09-13
The Little Shoes Did IL.

a young man who had been reclaimed
from the vice of intcmperance was called
upon TO tell how he was led To give up
drinking. He arose, but looked for q
moment very confused. All he could
say was: The little shoes they did it?"
With thick voice; rs if his heart was i'm
his throat he kept repeating this There
was stare of .pcrpleXity on every face,
and at length some thoughtless young
people began to litter The man, in all
his embarrassment heard the sound, and
rallied at once. The light came into his
eyes with flash; he drew himself up,
and the choking went from his throat,
"Yes, friends, he said, in voice that
cut its way as clear as deep-toned bell,
whatever YOU may think of it I've told
you the truth--the little shoes did it.
was brute and fool; strong drink had
made me both, and starved me into the
bargain. suffered deserved to suffer
but did not suffer alone--no man does
who has wife and children-for the
women get the worst share. But l am
no speaker to enlarge on that; I'll stick
to the little shoes saw one night when
was all but done for-the saloon-keepers
child holding out her feet to look at her
fine, new shoes. 1t was simple thing,
but my friends, no fist ever struck me
such blow as those little new shoes.
They kicked reason into me. What
reason had to clothe others with fincries
and provide not even coarse clothing for
my own, but let them go barep And
there outside was my shivcring wife, and
blue chilled child, on bitter cold
Christmas eve. took hold of my little
one with grip, and saw her feet! Men!
fathers! if the little shoes smote me,
how must the feet have smote me?
put them cold rs ice, to my breast, and
they pierced me through. Yes, the lit
tie feet walked right into my heart, and
away walked my selfishness. had n
tri1e of money left; | bought a loaf of
bread and then pair of shoes. | never
tasted anything but q bit Of bread all the
next day; and went TO work like mad
on Monday, and from that day / have
spent no more money Mt the public house.
That's all have got to say--it was the
little shoes that did it. Hartford Times.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-09-13
TREASURER'S NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned
Treasurer of the City of Alpena, will receive the
tax roll for general city and highway taxes, for the
year 1882, Saturday, July 18th, and the same will
be retained by him tor forty days thereafter that
during the first twenty days of said forty days. said
Treasurer will receive all taxes assessed thereon
without the addition Of any commission or per
centage for collection that during the remaining
twenty days Of said forty days, persons paying
taxes will be charged one per cent. additional on
their assessments and that after the expiration OF
said forty days, said roll will be returned to the
Comptroller of said city, who will cause to be made
out q copy of as much Of said assessment roll as
shall be due and unpaid, adding thereon such per-
centage as shall have been fixed by tho Common
Council for the Election of such taxes or assess
mcnts, not exceeding four per cent, and that with
in ten days thereafter tho said Treasurer will re-
ceive said mentioned roll and proceed TO collect and
receive taxes thereon assessed up to the last satur-
day in October next.
Notice is further given that the said Treasurer
is not equired by law TO call upon the persons as
sessed upon such roll or demand the payment of
such taxes.
s. wEsTROPE,
City Treasurer.
Office in store in Alpine block, corner of Second
and Chisholm streets.
Dated, July Is, 1882.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-09-13
A New Book on a New Subject !
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The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-01-12
Live Stock.

Furnished by Sanford Johnson. Dealerl
The cattle market, while it may not
he quoted active in it's fullest sense, Is
very strong, with an upward tendency
There does not seem to he a surplus of
stock III this section, and prices, on yer!
light and irregular receipts, are firm
and tending upward. Contracts for
future deliveries can readily be made,
and both buyers and sellers are anxious
for transactions.
Hogs are heavy, in no demand at
decline and no offerings.
Sheep are out of the markent. We
quote:
Beeves. choice gross cwD. 5 20
Cows, fat q" =. ZUU
Cows and calves, stockers, hid 2O.OD 40
warnings, stockers, per head S.WO9 l0Oo
Calves, spring delivery o-UOee o'oo
Hogs, porkers, (gross,per lbJ.. 10
Sheep, muttons, z-z0
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-01-12
Grain, Wool, Etc.

Wheat Mediterranean, S1.4O; spring,
Slip; Nicaragua, Soc to S1.O0, mostly
milling stock
Oats-But little doing; there is some
stock on hand, and small lots bring 10
to 47c for shipping and retail trade.
Corn-New, in ear, very poor at 80 to
Zoe, and slow sale: good old, Zoe to 5 l.,
shelled, S110 to S1.15 and in good de
mand.
Bran-Per hundred, S140.
Cotton Seed-At the works, 1215cp per
busheI, or $50 per ton.
Wool-None offering; fall fine, 22c;
medium, Die; Mexican improved, ID to
1Sc: Mexican, he; bury, he.
Hides-For good, 1212 to he; but little
doing.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-01-12
FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
Yesterdays Quotations and
state of Trade--hiceila
Gus Commercial Matters.
COM N ERCIAL.

EXAMINER OFFICE. January IL
But little business, comparatively speak
ing. was transacted yesterday in retail
! circles, owing to the aim st complete
blockade of roads. The jobbing trade
however, still holds its own.
The New Orleans Times Democrat
says that while the realization that the
bulk crop is in, and owing to the drop,
ping off of receipts, both sugar and
molasses are well maintained, and are
gradually growing stronger in the deslr-
able grades.
1t appears that the revenue derived
from the tariff on imports of sugar and
molasses, for the fiscal year, was about
one-quarter of the entire receipts from
customs. The receipts form all sources
were S191 500, 760. The receipts from
sugar amounted to but S771,021 less
than those from wool and its manufac-
lures, and those from iron and steel and
their manufactures combined.
The present assessed valuation of
property in Texas is said to be 1868, OO0,-
coo, an increase of S40,00O,000 since the
assessment of 1880.
The supreme court of the United
States has decided that the capital Of
American banks invested in foreign
countries can be taxed by the United
States.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-01-12

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