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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01

The train had run into snovdrift
and the engine was butting its head in
vain against a six-foot bank. "For
once the iron horse appears to be beat
en-" remarked fat woman in second
class carriage. "You shouldn't call it
an iron horse" mildly reproved a
solemn-faced man. "Why not ?" asked
the fat woman with some surprise.
Because it's block tin" softly MUIR
INJURED the solemn-faced man, as he
pazed out Of the window and across
the wintry waste with far-away look
in his eye.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01
Tho Blue and Gray.

A native of Texas, who was Con-
federate soldier during the war. tells
the Galveston News what he knows
about the experience Of Northern men
in that State during the last ten or
fifteen years. He says: at does not
now, nor did it ever. matter to the peo-
pie Of this State from what section of
country an immigrant came" He
travelled frequently through the State
during the eleven years following the
war, and saw many settlements started
by Northern men with the most limited
means and the rudest log huts, where
now handsome mansions, fertile farms
and gardens, and large herds Of cattle
are to be seen. Many of these immi-
grants were once Yankee soldiers, but
in these Yankee families there are now
sons-in-law who were once Confederate
soldiers. The sheep and wool interest
in Texas since 1855 has increased over
1000 per cent, and over two-thirds of
this increase has bsen made by men
formerly in the Yankee army. Next
to meeting an old messmate," says the
writer, "the Confederate delights most
in meeting live Yank who fought
him at Malvern Hill, Seven Pines or
Chickamauga. Whole nights have
been spent by the old Yanks and rebs
talking the past over and parting the
best of friends"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01

"This amt your h-houso; my house"
asserted Thompson, emphatically.
After arguing the question with
much earnestness for some time, the
friends decided to leave the matter to
the inmates of the house, and so rang
the bell. A curl-paper decorated head
obtruded itself from an upper window,
and female voice asked:
"Who is therei
Were all here, madam" said
Rogers" IAN would like TO know who
live'n this h-house."
"Mr. Thompson lives here"
Then, madam, won you kin nut
to come down h-here an select Misser
Thompson, for Misser Rogers wants to
90 home"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01

1t has been noticed by shrewd
writer on American manners that q
mechanic in search Of work is "out OF
a job" a clerk in the same predica-
ment is "disengaged," and profes-
sional man is cat leisure" The me.
chanic "gets work." the clerk icon,
meets" himself with some establishment
and the professional man resume.
practice" This rule holds good in
some other things besides employment
When one of the upper ten" has g
high time over night, it 10 said the next
day that he is slightly elevated
The middle society man, under similar
circumstances, was little intoxicat
ed" but the laboring man was "beastly
drunk"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01
Shoot the Hat.

A seventh ward lady has had the
oilcloth taken of the bows to the TOP
of her two-seated phaeton, and is hav'
ing milliner trim it with velvet and
feathers, and she will wear it for bon
net. 1t will look like theater. One
thing we shall insist on, if the ladie;
are going to wear such extraordinary
hats, and that is that window be
placed at the rear, the same IS tor
buggy, so parties sitting back Of them
can look through and see what is going
OH on the stage. There is nothing un
reaso nable about that.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01

Every man is captain of some kind
of boat, and "she" is always better
than any other boat in some way.
"She is hard to beat in gale of wind"
or before the wind" or beating to
uindward," or with the wind on the
BEAM" or "she can sail closer to the
wind" or will carry sail longest" or
"hard to beat in light wind" or
"totes more stock" or is stronger" or
dryer" or digger" or "she is big
little boat" or draws the least water, u
or needs less ballast" or "she is the
newest" or "has the best timbers," or
"steers the best" or "she 10 lucky
boat" or Stands up better" or needs
less sail than any other boat" or "she
is best for fishing" etc. Perhaps "she
comes about better than any other
boat" She is bound to have some
thing about her better than anybody
else's boat.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01
Motto be sneczed NJ.

That pure, sweet, safe, effective
American distilation of witch hazel
American pine, Canada fir, marigold
and clover blossom, called Sandford''
Radical Cure for Catarrh. A few
doses instantly relieve the most VIC
lent speezing or head cold, stop al
watery discharges from the nose ant
eyes, cure headache, and nervousness
and Danish all danger of fever. Com
plete treatment for one dollar.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01

chronological memoranda, as the best
method for instructing children. The
teacher explains the meaning of the
references, and require, the pupil to
bring to the recitation all the facts
within his reach. For instance: "Nov.
10, 1894, jays treaty with Great Brit.
ain signed" This subject calls for
the meaning of November, = biogrs.
ply Of Jay, and history Of the treaty.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01

once knew of two estimable gentle
men, partners in business, who were
each afflicted with the same falling
they would at times drink more wine
than they had any intention Of drink
ing. One evening they were returning
together to their homes, which were in
the same block. Rogers halted in
front Of a house and said: GOOD
night, Thompson; I'm going to bed"
Where goin' to bed ~ he asked in
surprise.
"Goin' to bed in my h.housc," re
piled Rogers with much dignity.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01

So microscopically perfect is the
Matchmaking machinery now in use
that screws are cut with nearly SOC
threads to the inch-though the finest
used in the watch has $50. These
threads are invisible to the naked eye
and it takes $4,000 Of the screws to
weigh pound, their value being six
pounds Of pure gold.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01
EVENING AT MACKINAM.

The following poem was written By Hon. Henry
Look. In July, 1879. while on Walt to Masiiasvi
o. sad; o, sweet,
About our feet
Tho waters follow and retreat,
while faint and far
The evening star
Cleans DER the harbor's fsanins bar
The twilight falls. the day Is done.
Tho ellis resound the sunset gun,
while eavsrned rocks and fragrant dssbs
Rs-seho sweet Saint Isnsoo bells.
I kiss thee. child with oyes 20 fair,s
The amber light upon thy hair,
For foods below and skies above
Are radiant with the cast OF love.
Come CLOSE, my sweet
Our hearts that meet
Divided far, apart may beat
Yet not 30 far
But Loves bright star
Shall light US. whsrssos'er We are
Eva, daughter Of Mr.. Look.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01

Two children are playing together
in garden. The little sister says tc
her little brother (Which would you
rather be, little bird or little flow
err" The young man, after minutes
reflection, "a little bird-because il
eats"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01

In Arkansas, when couple Of ten
year old boys arc not at homo for sup.
per, their mother looks troubled and
observes "Now where in the world
are them children IF they're out
robbing trains again, I'll take the hide
of O them when they come home.
Consarn them"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01
Mrs. Par,ington Says.

Don't take any Of the quack nos
truns, as they are regimental to the
human cistern, but put your trust In
Hop Bitters. which will cure genera
elapidation, costive habits and al
comic diseases. They saved Isaac
from a severe extract of tripod fever
They are the ne plus unus OF medi'
cines.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01

An acquaintance from the country
having visited some friends, and being
about to depart, presented little boy
one of the family--with half a dol
lar in the presence Of his mother
please is it . good onef" asked the
little fellow. "Of course it TO-" re-
piled the gentleman, surprised. "Why
do you a.kS" Because I'd rather
have a bad one, and then they'll let me
keep it. If ! get good money it goes
into the bank, and I-never get it again.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01
NOTICE.

NOTICE
Notice is hereby given, that. the undersigned, q
Corporation duly organised under the provisions OF
an act entItsd, AN Act to authorize the formation
of CORPORATIONS for the purpose or improving tn,
navigation of rivers" Approved April 9Th, 1869, be-
ing Chapter IS OF the npied Laws Of 1871 Of this
state, and the amendatory thereof have prspai
ed map and plan Of the Upper South Branch Of tht
Thunder Bay ri err navigablo stream OF this state
from the junction OF said South Branch with tn
Main hiyer the west line OF section 81, township
% north Of range east this being the sections oil
said stream the navigation of which II proposes &c
improve by erecting four dams the same; also
by deepening AMI clearing out the channel thereof
aud also, by constructing canals 10 straighten sal
stream better facilitate tbs running and driving
logs timber and other 1oa' abes therein II has ais,
prepared plan for the improvement OF the said
lions OF said stream, which said plans and maps show
and set forth the several points said stream where
improvements are proposed to be made, and the ma
ture and character OF said improvements, and hsvt
submitted said plans and maps 20 the Board OF Con
troll Of the st. Mlrys ship Canal and made applica-
ton TO said Board for their approval thereof, ana
their assent 70 the proposed improvements, which
said plans and map hle at the Office OF
said Board Of Control in the city Of Lansing, for in
-pectiou by al persons interested in the same, and
that sd Board of Control have designated their reg
ulHr meeting 10 be held the last Wednesday Of
February, 1882, AS the time when such application
will be heard.
The ALPExA soUru BRANCH IMPROVEMENTS Co.
4lxus
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01

Cuticurs Remedies are for sale by all druggists
Price Of Cuticura medicinal jelly small boxes, Soc.
large boxes, o. Cuticurz Resolyent, the new blood
purifier 81 per bottle Cutienra Medicinal Toilet Soap
for BARRIERS and large consumers, Soc Principal de-
Depot, WEEKS & POTTER. Boston. N ass
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01

You need no better evidence that a
man is corrupt than to hear him con-
denim all others as corrupt. "Thou
that judgest, does the same thing"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01

"In the night of death hope sees a
star, and listening love can hear the
rustic of a wing."-Bob Ingersoll.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01

Bashfulness may sometimes exclude
pleasure, but seldom opens any avenue
TO sorrow or remorse.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01
>0illMe
DRoBArE NOTICE.

State OF Michigan, Alpens County-ss.
Notice is hereby given that an order Of the Pro-
bate Court Tor the county OF Apena made tine sth
DAY OF November, A. u. 1881, six months from that
late, we're allowed for creditors to present their
claims against the estate OF Mary Ellen Breen late
81 said county deceased and that all creditors Of sand
deceased are required 10 present their claims 10 said
Apena, for examination and allowance on or before
the 9Th day Of May, A. D. 1884, and that such claims
viii be heard before said Court, Wednesday, the
sth day Of February A. d. 1882 and on Monday, the
Sth day OF May A D. 1882 at tan o'clock in the fore
noon OF each Of those days.
Dated, Alpsns, Nov. 6, 4. d. 1851.
GEORGE g. LESTER,
btsws Judge OF Probate
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01
EARS FOR THE MILLION
Foo Choo's BaIsam Of Sharks Oil,

posively Restores tho Hearing and !. tho Only Alb.
solute for deafness known.
This oil Is extracted from peculiar species OF
small White shark, caught IN tho Yellow sea,
known as Caroharadon Rondelctii. Every Chinese
Fisherman knows 10. Its virtues a restorative OF
hearing were discovered by Buddhist Priest about
the wear l41O its cures numerous and many
40 seemingly miraculous that the remedy was offic-
nly proclaimed over the entire Empire. Its use be-
40 universal that for 500 years no deafness
has existed among the Chinese people. Sent, chary-
% prepaid, to any address at 81 per bottle
Only Imported by HAYLoCk a CO.,
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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01

100 Times more efectual
than any other plaster or
electric battery for pain and
weaAness II the lungs, liver,
kidneys and urinary organs,
partial paralysis, rheum stis IN,
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weakness, nervous pains and
weaknesses, malaria and fever
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everywhere.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01

A single dose instantly relieves the most violent
sneezing head colds, clears the head by magic,
stops wateTy discharges tom the and eyes, pre-
vents ringing noises in the head cures nervous head
ache and subdues chills and fever. In chronic ca
urrh IL cleanses the nasal passages Of foul mucus
stores the senses of SMELL taste and hear when If
eced frees the head throat and bronchial tubes VI
offensive matter, sweetens and purites the breath,
stops the cough and arrests the progress Of catah
towards consumption.
One bottle Radical Cue, one boz Catarrhal SOL
vent and one DR.. Ssnford's lphaer In ono package,
of all druggists, for 81. Ask for Sanioids Radical
ure. WEEKS POTTER, Boston.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01

An Ohio teacher recommends the
use Of an almanac, which contains
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-01
HARRIS REMEDY CO. INFO CHEMISTS
Market and 9th Sts. Sr. LOUIS, Mo.

Unsolicited testimony to the Ef1cacy OF
Prot. Harris Pastiies, taken from Let.
ters received from Patrons:
National Republican., 1882-03-03

Mr.. KRssou, from the Committee on Ways and
Means, reported bill admitting free of duty Ger.
tain steam. plow machinery belonging to NJ. C.
Fisher, of California. Referred to the Committee
of the Whole
There was good deal of confusion in the House,
owing TO the fact that number of members were
demanding the recognition OF the Speaker, but Mr.,
Aiken declared his intention Of objecting TO every
thing until order was restored.
Mr.. Harris, chairman of the Committee on Naval
Affairs, reported bill authorizing tho construc-
ton ofyesses of war for the navy. Printed and
rccommitted.
Mr.. Berry from the Committee on Mines and
Mining, reported the bill to exclude the public
lands of Alabama from the operation of the laws
relating TO mineral lands Committee Of the
Whole.
Mr.. Jacobs, from the Committee on Elections,
reported Il resolution dismissing the contested
election case of Mcdowell VS.. George, from the
State of Oregon. Adopted.
The Speaker laid before the House Commun-
cation from the Secretary of the Treasury trans
mitting letter from the director of the Mint
stating that from March, 1878, to December 1851,
the average monthly cost of silver bullion pur-
chased by the Treasury was S2,0G7 40 and the
average amount of coinage, S2,29OSgl. Referred.
| The morning hour having been dispensed with,
the House (nt 12A5) went into the Committee ofthe
Whole (lr. Rice, of Massachusetts,, in the chair
on the consular and diplomatic appropriation bill
which npprOpriates 81 lbs, ,530-being $4,000 less
than was appropriated last year. and $4,000 less
than the estimates. After lengthy debate on the
ton.
Mr.. Beach introduced n bill to authorize o re.
tired list for non commissioned army officers who
have served for forty years. Referred.
Senate amendments to the pOst-route bill were
concurred in, and then (at 1900 the House ad
iourned,
National Republican., 1882-03-03
The Eastern North Carolina DIstrIct.

IL u necessary 10 nave the laws vigorously en-
forced in the South, that free ballot and fair
count shall be secured This important duty de-
wolves upon the Department of Justice. But this
cannot be done unless the material to be used for
prosecuting officers Is Of the very best In the
Eastern District of North Carolina the frauds COM
mitted In the balOt-boX in 1880 defeated the lie.
publican State ticket and two members of Con.
gress, aud, from the best information to be oh.
tained, the present district attorney has only in.
stituted prosecutions In one or two cases. This
shows clearly want of sympathy with the de-
lcated patty or the proper capacity
ncumbeuts time is about to expire. The Stall
wart Republicans of that district are anxious to
have eX.COngressman d, II, Russell appointed TO
the position. He is the abest lawyer In North
Carolina was made Judge in 1865, when but
twenty two years Of age; served six years with
great ability and satisfaction TO the people, and
was elected ~ Congress In 1875. He Ia considered
one Of the most aggressive, bold, and progressive
in the South. His appointment will be sufficient
notice 10 the Southern Bourbon bull .dozer to
guarantee u free vote and fair count in the future
In the Eastern District
National Republican., 1882-03-03

There Is no surcr barometer of gamblers luck
than the daintiness Of his appetite. when every
thing is running his way he disdoins the bill of
iare and orders the "bcst in the house" which
also includes the cellar He has the fastidious
taste aud fault finding faculty oTtho most elegant
opicuro. While fortune turns IN for him upon the
green table everything must be served up to
turn for him on the table. cloth But lot the tickle
Jade desert him, and he will change his restaurant
In twenty four hours lie will 20 to some eating
house whero ne can rci sot,nrc nco fnr less than
tip his late waiter would dCspise. Here he picks
up the bill Of fare with nm attempt to be bored
with the necessity OF making choice. lie will
CASUAL ly murmur over the names of the higher
priced dishes, dismssing each with lordly "I
don't feel just right for that tonight" and
finally orders " coffee and sinkcrs" price ten
CCnts.-Chic1g9 Herald
National Republican., 1882-03-03
TWILIGHT FAECIEs.

only q f,w and foolish rhymes,
Reminders Of those far, ialr times,
When hOpO and heart were young
When life was all melody,
Whose sweetest notes were yet unsung;
But now It's mOurnml threnody
Falls faltering from the tongue.
SIT alone at tho phantom hour,
When the weird night begins TO lower
And the darkness Is pcOped again
Aud the stiffness indsa voice,
Aud there move before me women and men,
Who once did live and rejoice.
The unseen with the living blends
And cOuntonancos Of familiar friends
Now come and disappear
LIKE faces out Of MIST
Again feel the son touch near
OfChildish hands I've kissed
O sossam6T threads Of feeling,
What mysteries arc 80 yereyealingG
The fllamants Of the brain
Stretch hlther and thlthGT,
Heresi wOOfOf Joy, there web Of pain,
That ends for us IN mOrtals-whitherY
-Fbr me ReDubltooVl. by mary RoDIsS Ma1cy
National Republican., 1882-03-03
sIndrnn stoIidi, AMnltlnr IIi. nnnm.

William Sindram sat in the corridor Of the
Tomhs prison yesterday closely watched by his
guards. lie received all who were allowed to
speak TO him with courtesy. His broken. hearted
mother called upon him in the afternoon. At the
time Commissioner Brennan was talking cheerily
to him, The heart.br mother left the sun.
porting arm of 4 gentleman who accompanied her,
aud throwing her arms around her sons neck,
broke forth in such an outburst Of grief TINT all
who witnessed 1t were greatly affected Sindram
tried to cheer his mother, but failed, Commits
siunCr Brennan mOtlOncd the guards away, and
LETT the poor woman alone with her son. The
Rev Dr. Morgan called upon gindram, and was
respectfully received, but Sindram's rejection Of
orthodox views OF human destiny Is unshakable.-
Ncn York SIM nEa,rrnLn
National Republican., 1882-03-03
A Cnrd r,nn, W.. E,eIctI,.

To the Editor Of TIM RErUBLtCASi
II was announced in your issue Of the 2Sth that
suit has been brought by District Attorney Cork
hill against myself aud bondsmen to recover
S2,7O Of public money advanced TO me from the
Treasury, fOt which amount have failed TO nc
count Now, in noticing this Calumny desire to
say that for more than forty years / have been n
discussing officer of the Government; that for the
greater portion of that time millions of dollars
were advanced to me from the Treasury upon no
ether bond than my long-tried aud we'll -cstab-
ltshed personal integrity, every cent of which has
up 10 this date been faithfully accounted for and
to add. that any allegation to the contrary Is un-
mitigalediy aud cruelty false, no matter from
what source such allegation may emanatc.
JAMES FNELETH
National Republican., 1882-03-03

A colorod Janior Of Philadelphia. named Joseph
w. H. Cathcart, has a curious library, which may
eventually prove useful to historians For twenty
five years no has assiduousy collected In scrap.
books Whatever especially struck his fancy in the
newspaper press, until now lie has one hundred
large volumes, which ho regards with affcctiOnato
pride. Three of these are devoted to "China aud
Japan" incidents in the Life of Jefferson Davis
I'LL two volumes The Freedmens Bureau" aud
slavery claim each five volumes. One of the
most interesting collections is Poetry of the Re-
belliOn," which contains about thousand war;
SONGS.
National Republican., 1882-03-03

\ gentleman in Warren, II. l., who has some
times assisted In the transmission of messages by
telephone, owns a beautiful pet dog named Pat
The dog, having lost sight of his master, went t
tho telephone ollico in search of him, and th'
operator understanding the object OF Pats visit
called for his master at place he thought hC
might be, aud informed him that Pat was looking
for him, and was Immediately answered, and
placing the instrument to the dogs ear, he at onct
evidently recognized his masters voice, and started
for tho door, greatly excited, and asked In dogi
language to he let out that he might 80 in pursuit
of him. = prpnllienr. Jynrnnl.
National Republican., 1882-03-03

THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN, with its
large amount Of varied and interesting
reading matter, is now out, and can be
obtained at the business office, in wrap
pers, ready for mailing, 1t contains
complete record of the doings of Congress
and the various Departments, personal
and social events at the National Capital
besides large amount of selected matter
of special interest to the agriculturalist,
TO the household, and to the general
reader.
National Republican., 1882-03-03
,IichIgnn's Acknowledgement.

The following letter has been received by Captain
Tyler, the treasurer of the Michigan relief fund
in this city, acknowledging the donations from the
Capital:
DEAR SIN; Your esteemed favor Of the ed with
enclosure ofdTaft for s2O6BJ for Michigan sufferers
has been received. Please convey to the generous
donors, through u.s. the heartfelt thanks Of the SUI.
iprers We are now aiding individual cases among
the sufferers with cash assistance the reports OF
our agents. our donation supplies have been all
sent to them The Legislature Of our state IL now In
session, and II is TO be hoped that they will make an
appropriation sufficient TO carry them over the
winter. A. Our committee wish to he kindly
remembered TO Hon. o. D. Conger, member of the
state Relief Commission. Yours very truly,
NJ. II. ALLARDT, Secretary. =