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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23
Clay Pipe Making i'm Detroit.

Detroit makes pipe that sells al
wholesale for about the fifth of a cent
and at retail for a cent, which is some
what cheaper than meerschaum ever
in Germany. There are three Of
these clay pipe factories in Detroit
America used to get its clay pipes
mostly from Scotland, there being
some large factories in Glasgow but
now all the cent pipes wanted are
made in the United States. AS may
be imagined, the process of making
"clays" is mechanical.
There is no margin for nice orna
mentation on a cent pipe. In the frs
place the clay comes from Wood
bridge, New Jersey, where it costs
$3.50 per ton. The freight then costs
50 a ton, and by the time the clay il
at the factory it is worth SO. So fai
all attempts to find pipe clay nearer
at hand have been unsuccessful. II
any Michigan or Ohio farmer reads
this and thinks he has pipe clay on
his farm let him put a chunk Of it in
the fire. If it burns red it won't do
if it turns white the pipe factories Of
Detroit will be glad to hear from him
and the chances are that his fortune
will be made. 1t is rather curious
that no one has ever tried red clay
pipes. They are used in Turkey and
on the south shore of the Mediter.
ranean, where they certainly know
something about smoking.
There arc six men and two girls
working at the Joseph Campau avenue
factory, Detroit. One man takes the
moist Jumps Of clay and with one
lump in each hand rapidly rolls them
into the shape of club with a spin.
die handle and heavy end. The
dextcrous manner in which he works
with both hands at once would please
Charles Reade, the champion of am
bidexterity. Three men work at
three machines and turn these soft
clubs Of clay into the shape of pipes
with great rapidity. Each man
makes about 2,44O pipes day. They
take the clay club, dip long needle
in n mixture of kerosene and fish oil /;
run the needle into the stem of the
future pipe; rub the clay with the oil
mixture; chuck it into the steel
mold squeeze down lever that
presses out the hollow of the bowl.
When released it is the blue SEM
blance of a clay pipe, and all these
processes together take about second
and n half. Next the pipes are par
TALLY dried and then turned over to n
couple of girls, who give them a sort
of finishing polish. They are next
to dry and are then packed
in earthenware crooks. These crooks
are placed in the furnace and about
$4,000 pipes burnt at once. They
conc out pure white, and are then
packed up in cases holding 2SS pipes,
which are sold for sixty-ive cents.
Put all this information in your
pipe and smoke it.-Detroit Free
Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

"What influence has the moon up
on the tidef' asked the professor
The class wag replied that he didn't
know exactly what influence it had
upon the tied, but that it had a ten
dency to make the united awful spoony
Burlington Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

A poor but pretty girl, who has to
go up Vine street every day, calls the
loafers along that thoroughfarc "Pov-
erty and Want" because they stare
her i'm the face.-Pretzet's Weekly.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

There is something heroic in silent
suffering. Though man with a lay
er Of active and energetic mustard on
his chest rarely thinks of this
Rockland Courier-Gazette.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

at is q wise man who knows his
own business" says the Waterloo
Observer. Yes, and it is u wiser man
who devotes his whole time to attend
ing to it.-New York Graphic.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

There are numerous new styles of
parasols displayed this spring, but all
will be worn just high enough to take
out the eyes of reckless pedestrians.
philadelphia Chronicle.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

"What is the meaning of back
biter?" asked reverend gentleman
during an examination at parochial
school. This was a puzzle. 1t went
down the class until it came to sim
pie little urchin, who said: "P'r'aps
it be a flea. ."-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

All errors spring up in the neigh,
borhoed of some truth they grow
round about it, and for the most part
derive their strength from such con.
tiguity.-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

Henry Schenhals, foreman Henry
King Packing Co., st. Joseph, No.,
uses DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil with
his men for sprains, cuts, bruises, etc.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

Monyosyllabic: Two tramps met
on the highway. One was evidently
lame. The following conversation
ensued: Lame ?" Eyes" "DogT"
"No," "Boot ?" "Yes." IN. Y.
journal.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

A curious husband once asked his
wife: "My dear, what kind of a
stone do you think they will give me
when am gone ?" birthstone,
John," was the aflectionate reply
Ey
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

Some one asks: GLOW long is a
man bridegroom p Not very long.
In a majority Of cases he becomes
"short" before the wedding tour ends.
-Norristown Herald.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

"Now," said the dude as he step.
ped out of the chair after having his
upper lip shaved, "now my mustache
is like the Cincinnati mob" "Why
asked the barber. Because it is
quieted down. The Hoosier.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

The Light of Asia, Forepaugh's
white elephant, he claims is the only
genuine. Of this he has prime OF
Asia evidence.-Bradford Sunday
Mail.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

A New Jersey baker has been ar
rested for embezzling six eggs. His
friends were very much surprised to
learn that he was on that lay.-Cour-
ier Journal.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

We wrote that call the windows in
certain dusty village looked as if
they needed washing" The printers
set it up call the widows" A score
or more of letters came in haste,
"stop my paper."--Nashville World.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

81 notice." said one Austin lady to
another, chat at our social gather
ings you are the last one to leave"
81 know it," was the reply, but !
have an object in view."
"What is it 7"
81 want to prevent the rest of you
from slandering me-"
"Oh, you mean thing; you never
like to sec your friends enjoy them
selves. ."-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

A New York man who was mar.
ried in the morning was a maniac be-
fore night. Don't get married in the
morning. 1t gives the brides moth
er a whole day to talk to you.-
Philadelphia Call.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

A person was boasting that he had
never spoken the truth. "Then,
added another, "you have now done
it for the first time. '-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

Sleep is very healthful. There is
nobody who knows this better than
the hired girl, especially in the morn
ing.-Rockland Courier.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

The receipts of the friction match
manufacturer are gross, but the man
who sells the matches is generally
grocer.-Lowell Courier.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23
Vic ks Floral Guide

For 1854 IL an Elegant Book OF 100 Pages, 3Col
ored Plates OF Flowers and Vegetables, and more
than 1000 Illustrat ions Of the choicest flowers
plants and vegetables, and directions for growing
1t is handsome enough for tho center table hoi
day present Send on your name and post Office
address, with 10 cents and l will send you copy
postage paid. This is not quarter Of its cost. II
is printed in both English and German. IL you
afterwards order seeds deduct the 10 cts. Vick's
Seeds are the Best I'm the World! The
Floral Guide will tell how to get and grow them.
Vick's Flower and Vegetable Garden, 175 pages
colored Plates, 500 engravings. For 80 cents in
paper covers; s100 in elegant cloth. In German OF
English.
Vicks Illustrated Monthly Magazine-32 pages
n colored plate in every number and many fine en-
cravings Price Sl2j year; five copies for $500
Specimen numbers sent for 10 cents trial copies
for Is cents.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

Erastus Clone had an addition to
his family the other day and called
him Sy.-Quincy Smile.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23
1884.
FURNITURE!
DRAPER!ES!
LACE CURTAINS
The most varied and complete as
Sortment ever offered in Michigan.

The most varied and complete as
sortment ever offered in Michigan.
We have enlarged and rearranged
our immense warerooms to meet the
wants of an increasing trade, and can
now offer purchasers better selection
and lower prices than ever before
In fine work we show the latest de.
signs and the richest material, and can
always supply such goods from stock
on demand, or made up to special or
der in style unsurpassed anywhere.
In medium goods we have also a
larger line suited to all wants and at
prices lower than ever before.
In common goods for the every day
wants of every day buyers, we have
the largest assortment to select from,
and parties desiring such goods, need
look no further, as our prices are al
ways the lowest and our goods the
best.
Persons visiting Detroit will find
pleasure and profit in spending an
hour or two at our rooms, and they
are always welcome whether wishing
to purchase or not.
Seeing is believing, and we are cer-
tain that a careful examination of our
goods and prices will make us new
friends in every part of the State.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

Cincinnati's motto-Be sure you
are riot, then go ahead.-Merchant
Traveller.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

m nT n for the working class. Send 10 cents
HHu for postage and we will mail you free
nvUUluua royal valuable box OF sample goods
VAOthat will put you in the way Of maxi
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We will start you You can work all the time or
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We will send 81 to pay for the trouble Of wrtingus
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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

Mother.-Now, Nellie, tell me who
this gentleman is? Nellie.-That
amt no gentleman-that's Pax.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

Drawing room cars morning and evening trans
between Bay city and Detroit, extra charges oni!
Night express east runs Sunday night instead OF
Saturday All other trains daily except sunday
SANFORD KELLER, sup't
w. ID. HlTCuCOCk,
Ticket Agent, Alpena, Mich.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

The first thing that the Puritans
did here was to fall upon their knees
the next was to fall upon the abor-
igines. York Dial.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

"Have you seen George lately,
Charley ?" "No; l loaned him five
dollars rs much as three weeks ago.
Lowell Citizen.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23
WIT AND HUMOR.

A sleepy head is often possessed of
n nod idea.-New York Journal.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

Ode to departed war correspon-
dent-"Gone where the carbine twin
eth. New York Commercial Ad-
yertiser.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

The dancing skeleton at the Dime
Museum is not an allusion. 1t is a
bony-fed thing.-New Orleans Picay-
une.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

Things have come to such a pass,
remarks the Philadelphia Call, that
even the milk of human kindness is
badly adulterated.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23

A sleepy head is often possessed Of
nod idea.-New York Journal.
Cincinnati's motto-Be sure you
are riot, then go ahead.-Merchant
Traveller.
Erastus Clone had an addition to
his family the other day and called
him Sy.-Quincy Smile.
Mother.-Now, Nellie, tell me who
this gentleman is2 Nellie.-That
amt no gentleman-that's Pax.
The dancing skeleton at the Dime
Museum is not an allusion. 1t is 6
bony-fed thing.-New Orleans Picay
une.
|
Ode to departed war correspon
dent-"Gone where the carbine twin
eth. New York Commercial Ad
vertiser.
Things have come to such pass
remarks the Philadelphia Call, tha
even the milk of human kindness il
badly adulterated.
"Have you seen George lately
Charley ?" "No; loaned him fv,
dollars rs much as three weeks ago.
Lowell Citizen.
The first thing that the Puritan.
did here was to fall upon their knees
the next was to fall upon the abor
igines.-New York Dial.
The receipts of the friction mattel
manufacturer are gross, but the mai
who sells the matches is generally
grocer.-Lowell Courier.
Sleep is very healthful. There i,
nobody who knows this better than
the hired girl, especially in the morn
ing.-Rockland Courier.
A person was boasting that he haC
never spoken the truth. "Then,
added another, "you have now done
it for the first time. ."-Ex.
The Light of Asia, Forepaugh',
white elephant, he claims is the only
genuine. OF this he has prime o
Asia evidence.-Bradford Sunday
Mail.
A New Jersey baker has been ar
rested for embezzling six eggs. Hi,
friends were very much surprised tC
learn that he was on that lay.-Cour,
ier Journal.
Some one asks: GLOW long is &
man bridegroom Not very long
In majority Of cases he become,
"short" before the wedding tour ends
-Norristown Herald.
There is something heroic in silent
suffering. Though a man with lay
er of active and energetic mustard on
his chest rarely thinks of this
Rockland Courier-G Gazette.
There are numerous new styles OF
parasols displayed this spring, but all
will be worn just high enough to take
out the eyes of reckless pedestrians
Philadelphia Chronicle.
at is wise man who knows his
own business says the Waterloo
nI. "a
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23
Flint & Pere Marquette R. R

The shortest, quickest and most reliable route to
and from Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland Clnelnhati'
Saginaw and Bay City.
GOING EAST, SOUTH AND WEST
Leave Alpena daily, except Sunday Dy Alpeha
and Oscoda line of stages at a. M
ooIHG soUTH-EAsr.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-07
BASE BALL MATTERS.

'Mardi- Gras" Veatch will pitch for the Evans
vile club this season.
The members of the indianapolis club are
showing up admirably in practice.
Jimmy" Donnelly who played here last sea
son, has been released from his contract with the
Minneapolis club.
Andrews, of this city, has gone to Louisville
to play with the association club there. He is a
promising young player.
The Indianapolis club will play their first
game rext Saturday, with the reserve team of
the St Louis club and the two clubs will meet
here again next Monday
In the preliminary games on Saturday the
New York League club defeated the Metropoli-
tans to 3, the Columbus the Cincinnati reserves
4 to B. and the Cincinnati Unions dan OLearys
team the reserves 81 to TO-
The Seventh street grounds have been entirely
plowed up and regarded the diamond being
sodded as during last year. The grand stand
has been put in shape, and other needed repairs
made. The work will be completed to-day
The Evansville club, very promising Or
ganizaton, defeated the Louisville association
team yesterday by score of II to 8. Veatch of
this city pitched for the winners The Cincin-
naJi Union club defeated the reserve club IL to
B. and Manager O'Leary distinguished himself
by his hard batting and fine fielding. The Union
club has an excellent man III him.
John Brennan, one of the American Associa-
ton umpires, has returned from a meeting of
the umpires at Columbus, o. for the purpose of
making a uniform construction of the rules. 1t
seems that they rather exceeded their authority
in constituting the rule providing that batter
hit by pitched ball should be entitled to his
base so that the penalty should be fine of SIS or
$40 imposed upon the pitcher.
The Dayton management have finally picked
out the following men to open the season with:
W. G. Blogg captain catcher and baseman, Nor
folk, Va; Charles Bohn, pitcher and fielder,
Cleveland, o.; Joseph Deistel, first base and
pitcher, Fort Monroe, Va; James Collins, second
base and catcher, Louisville, KY; Jesse NJ
Price, third base and short-stop, Hampton, Va
Harry Zell. left field and pitcher, Dayton; w. j.
Prince, short-stop and baseman, Cincinnati
Hugh Beaman, middle field and catcher, Day
ton; Daniel F. Ryan, third base and catcher
Fort Monroe, Va; Richard Noonan pitcher and
fielder Erie Pa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-07
DOUBLE WIDTH ENGLISH
CARP E1S.

We open to-day inspection and sale the first shipment
of extensive purchases made by Of DOUBLEWIDTH
ENGLISH CARPETS from the celebrated manufacturing
house of Crossey Sons London England These goods
directly imported by taken out Of bond at the In
danapos Cusomhouse Saturday. and consist of Velvet
Body Brussels and Tapestry Brussels fabrics of the newest
and desirable designs and patterns They shown in
this city exclusively by Their double width makes them
highly esteemed because Of the consequent reduction in the
number of in the carpets when fitted to the floor We
beg remind the public that the Agents in this city for
the English Kidderminster Carpets which we show in the
richest variety of patterns Our prices will be found COM
pariso compare favorby with the lowest prices for like
qualities quoted anywhere else in this market
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-07

CALL ana see the new goods at King & Elders.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-07
BUY the popular 81 shirt, at Parkers
Change of Time.
BY THE WABASH, ST. LOUIS 6 PACIFIC RAILWAY
TWO THROUGH TRAINS INDIANAPOLIS TO MIcHI-
GAN CITY.

On and after Monday Apri! I, the Wabash
will run two trains ~ between Indianapolis
and Michigan City, as follows:
Train No. Sc will leave indianapolis at 7:15 A.
M, arriving at Michigan City at 2;5O P. NJ.
No "a will leave Indianapolis at 2:15 P. NJ. ar
irving at Michigan City at $50 P. NJ
Returning, trains will leave Michigan City as
follows:
No % leaves Michigan City at 445 A. NJ, ar
irving at indianapolis at 1:30 A. NJ.
No 81 leaves Michigan City at Ills P. NJ, ar
irving at indianapolis at $50 P. NJ.
All trains making close connection with main
line trains east and west at Peru For further in
formation call at District Passenger and Ticket
Office, No 40 West Washington street
r. c. DENNY D. P A.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-07
Accused of Hog Stealing.

John Moore, living Prospect street, was ar
rested, on Saturday afternoon, on charge of
grand larceny. He is suspected of being con
cerned in the theft of nine hogs stolen from a
man named Wolfe, living near Brightwood on
Friday night. Eight of the hogs were recovered
by Captain Colbert and Sergeant O'Donnell.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-07
Paint UpI Paint Uni

And use the Cleveland Enamel Paint We
will guaranty it cheaper handsomer and more
durable than the best white lead you can buy.
Will warrant every gallon of it. Give it trial
and you will use no other Ask your merchant
for the Enamel Paints, made at Cleveland. O.,
or send to us for color-cards and prices.
Hn.DEBRAND d FUGATE,
No 30 South Meridian street
Agents Howe Scale Company.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-07
PETTIs, BAssETT & Co.
Habeas Corpus Proceedings.

On Saturday Belle Wilson instituted habeas
corpus proceedings in the Superior Court
against Jennie Reed Potter and Mary Reed, to
recover possession of her adopted child, Estella
Wilson, whom she has supported since infancy
and claims therefore, to be its legal protector.
The little girl was taken away by the defendants
last week. The writ was issued by Judge
Walker, and made returnable to morrow morn
ing
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-01-26
TEE MEYIChE TREATY.

There was an expression o! geuCi6, fnf
prise throughout the country, CoCplCl"|b
no liulc Indignation over the announce
ment last Saturday that the L. : Senate
had rejected the Mexican treaty, as II /:
called the treaty which was negotiated
with Mexico over ayear ago by Gem
mission headed by Gen Grant, and winch
would havc doubled the trade between The
two countries TO the advantage OF both. II
was rejected by one vote, and motion to
reconsider IS penuing. 1t has been fought
from the beginning by the sugar and 10.
bacco lObbles, who think that all other
commerCial Interests Of the country ought
to be sacrificed for their benefit.
The treaty, which was to have continued
III force 6 years proposed To admit free OF
duty few raw products from Mexico, all
Of which, however, except hemp, certain
grades OF sugar and leaf tobacco are alrea
dy on the tree list. Mexico, on the other
hand, was to receive from us, duty tree n
grea, variety Of articles, including asricul-
tural implements, machinery Of various
kinds, cars, carriages, stovos, glass, tools
and the like.
If thus treaty IL ultimately rejected there
Will be renewed cause for regret that the
senate, in acting upon u matter OF such
great pubic interest, is allowed to sit with
closed doors, 50 that 1t will be impossible
to single ont and mark those responsible
for what Will be ll,llc short Of 3 great rUb.
lie wrong.