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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

DIR. Goyette's great French anti-billious
worm remedy banishes all worms except
the tape worm, without the aid of Other
medicines. Acting as mild cathartic, they
cleanse the stomach, giving tone and vigoi
to the system. For sale by Field & Gray
730W6*
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19
League Games.

The following will show the num-
Der of games played, won, lost and
to play by the clubs comprising the
League, up to and including August
18th, 1886:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Chas. Thorne, steward of the steam
err Flora, has been rendered the posi-
ton of steward OH the Athabaska, OF
Beaty's line.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

At the Alpena Circuit Court last
week, Tom Moore was tried and found
guilty of keeping a house of i'll fame
and was sentenced to six months i'm
prisonment in the Ionia House of
Correction. Frank Haskin, charged
with forgery, pleaded guilty. Sen
tence suspended until October.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19
WANTED.

Sealed Proposals, by the city Of Alpena, for
matchmaking Dock street, according to plans and
specifications on file In the oicc Of the City Recor-
der. The Council reserves the right TO accept or
reject any OF all bids. Proposals 10 be presented
on or before 7;so o'clock, September 5th, 1855, "a
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

VIM. Donovan left town Monday
morning, having been here on a visit
to his brother, John Donovan.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. j. Robinson ar
rived home last night by steamer City
of Alpena, from Detroit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Mrs. P. j. Monaghan and children
left on steamer City Of Alpena last
Wednesday night, on their return to
Detroit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19
Mail Steamers.

The line consists Of the steamers Arnnden ano
pona every afternoon at 1:so o'clock, except sun.
days, an arrive at Alpena every morning eAGep1
Monday. Leave Alpena every morning ior D"'
City except Sunday morning, a. six O'CLOCK
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Mrs. G. Golling and children re-
turned home Sunday night from their
trip to Detroit, by steamer City Of
Mackinac.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

James Fensom started this morning
for Algonac, where he will erect a
planning mill for +. @. Folkerts.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

The balance of tie Lewenberg
stock to be sold at cost for the next
sixty days only, at the new jewelry
store, Opera House block.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

VIM. Boggs, Of Cheboygan, called
at this Office last Monday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Bargains in tin and glass ware at
so cent store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Potter re
turned home Friday from their TRIP
to Lake Superior.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19
Coal-Winter-Coal.

We have just received large in.
voice of stove coal, all sizes, which
we will deliver on ground floor until
Oct. 1st, at $3.50 per ton, cash. Send
in orders early.
731 Nj. N. BEDFORD e. Co.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

See our 5 and 10 cent counters
80 cent store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19
Ice I Ice !

If you want pure bay ice for the season
apply to J. Keston q Son, at the Eagle
Bakery. ho-"4
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

FoR SALE.-House and lot on Washington ave.
nue.. House roomy and well located Enquire ut
Anaus office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19
Athena Mail Routes.

A1PrEA AND DErRoIr.-Leaves Alpena city every
morning, except sunday. Arrives every evening
except sunday. ,.. AIn.na
oitv AZ 2 O'Clock on TUESDAY, Thursday and Satur,
day mornings Arrives Monday "Wednesday anu
Friday afternoons This route takes IN tne Pos oa
offices al Orchard Hill Long Rapids, dodIIey anu
Hillman-the two latter in Montmorency county,
ALPEsA AND RoGERs CIrY.'-Leayes every p W..
nesday morning. Arrives on Iuesoay' poiVon
post-ofice is on this route .,.
AIpENA AND PREsoUE LE-Leaves every eatur-
day. Postofhces en- the route are Bell and fresque
Isle.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Hard wood, stove length, $3.50 a
cord, at w. H. Phelps.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Mrs. w. w. Wilson and children,
of Detroit, came to town last Thurs.
day. by steamer City of Mackinac, on
a visit to friends.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

The Saginaw strike has proved
beneficial to the lumbcrmen in this
city.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Miss Jennie Dixon returned home
Thursday last, from her visit to
friends in Ontario.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

The Rev. FIR. Letellier will accept
our thanks for favors received.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Paints, oils, varnishes, brushes, etc.
all superior quality, at Bostwick's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19
Clearances


The following steamers and vessels
cleared from this port the past week;
August 10th.
Steamer Arundel, 47th trip, Bay City.
Steamer Atlantic, st. Ignaee.
Steamer City Of Mackinac, 2sth trip, Detroit.
Propeller westford, 100000 lumber, Chicago.
Barge Monitor. $50 900 lumber. Chicago.
Barge Lady Franklin, $4,000 lumber, Chicago.
Schooner Ida Keith, 100000 lumber, Chicago.
Schooner Two Fannies, $50, 900 lumber, Chicago.
Schooner Tibbcts, 10000 lumber, vermillion.
August 18th.
Steamer Metropolis, 4Srd trip, Bay City.
Steamer City of Alpena, st. Ignace.
August 18th.
Steamer Arundel, 4sth trip, Bay City.
Steamer Atlantic 10th trip, Detroit.
Steamer City Of Alpena. slst trip, Detroit.
Barge Harmon, 1900 cedar posts, Buffalo.
Schooner Banner 10000 lumber, Buffalo.
Schooner Provost, 5000 lumber. Huron.
Propeller Garden City, 245.ooo lumber Cleveland.
Barge Lathrop. 100000 lumber, 475,oOO iath and
100000 shingles, sandusly.
August 18th.
Steamer Metropolis. 4ith trip, Bay City.
Steamer City of Mackinac. st. Ignace.
Steamer Flora, St. Ignace.
Schooner Crcsswait. 100000 lumber, Buffalo.
Barge Hinckley, 100000 lumber. Cleveland.
Barge Russian, 423. 900 lumber, Cleveland.
Schooner Higge, 1000 railway ties and 800 tee-
graph poles, Chicago.
Barge wend the Wave, 100000 lumber, 100000
shingles and 1000 lath, Sandusky.
Barge Light Guard, $50, 900 lumber Detroit.
August 14th.
Steamer Arundel, 10th trip. Bay City.
Steamer City Of Mackinac, 5oth trip, Detroit.
Schooner Case, 27i,0oo lumber, and 100000 lath
Sandusky.
Schooner Lottie Wolf, 100000 lumber, Chicago.
August 18th.
Steamer Metropolis. 45th trip, Bay City.
Steamer City of Alpena, st. Ignace.
Steamer Flora, 10th trip Detroit.
Propeller Mackinsw, 100000 lath and 100000
shingles, Cleveland.
Schooner Goodell, 25o, 900 lumber, Toledo.
August 10th.
Steamer City of Alpena, 32nd trip, Detroit.
Steamer City of Mackinac, st. Ignace.
The total number of departures during the week
80, of which 81 reported at the Alpena custom
house.
The lumber shipped on the above YES
sells went to the following ports:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

John Campbell has four trap nets
in position at his fishery at North
Point.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Captain Persons, of the Thunder
Bay Life Saving Station, was in town
the early part of the week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

All works warranted at the new jewel
nv store, Opera House block.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19
O'CLOCK A. NJ. OBSERVATION.

The lowest temperature at various
sections of the country was as follows
during the week ending August 10Th,
1SS5-Saturday excepted-the six
observations being taken at eleven
o'clock p. NJ, by the U. S. weather
observers
II O'CLOCK p. NJ. OBSERVATION.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Patrick Gavigan, son of John
Gavagan, has received the appoint
ment Of cadet to the Maryland mill
tary academy, and will soon leave for
that place to begin his studies. May
or Harshaw had the appointment at
bis disposal.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Geo. N. Blackburn has built q fine
sidewalk of plancd plank in front of
his stores on Second street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

One hundred and forty bushels OF
huckleberrics were shipped on the
steamer City of Alpena last Wednes,
day, from this port. for Detroit and
other places.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Frank Kneale, Kenneth Mclean
Miss Mary Mclean, Miss Lottie
Phelps, Miss Carrie Potter, Miss Tina
Mclean and Miss Flora Mclean
we're enjoying camp life at Long Lake
last weak.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Pocket cutlery of the very best,
and an assortment 10 suit all, at Bost-
wick's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

The schooner Chapel has complet'
ed her outfit and cleared for Bay
City. She is now ready for another
squall.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Geo. Prentiss left town last Friday
by steamer City of Mackinac.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

A social dance is to take place at
the Exchange Hotel on Friday even
ing, August 21st. Bill, including
supper, 81.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

A new sidewalk has been placed in
front of the Johnrowe block on Second
street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Prof. Simonds and the pupils of his
music class gave a very pleasant mu-
steal concert at the Opera House last
Thursday evening. The various pieces
were well rendered. They were assisted
by Mrs. Simonds, G. A. Howard, F.
Donaldson and r. Arts. Mrs. Simonds
sang Coming thro' the Rye" on an
encore. The programe was as follows
On Blooming Reimbursement waltz. Rive-King
Miss Cora Maltz, Mr.. j. A. simonds.
sonatine, In c. huhiau
Miss Florence Wall.
Album Leaf. Kirchner
Miss Efie Brebner.
Katie strang. Wallace
Golden Locks-waltz. Bohm
Misses Winnie Comstock and Alta Dewey.
Dreams Of Childhood-volin. Cook
Fay Donaldson.
Rondo. On. so. Lichner
Miss Alta Dewey.
Wen Meet Again, OPP. rs. Iichner
Miss Winnie Comstock.
Ohe Mama Dreams Of Love. Tosti
Mrs. j. II. Simonds.
Miss Ida Potter
Etudc Characteristic, on o. wolenhaupt
Miss Agnes Ripley.
Der Freiscbutz Albert
Misses Ida Potter, Efie Brsbner, Mr.. simonds
The Brook. rape
Mr. J, II. Simonds.
Miserere, from II Tro,atore, verdi
Miss Cora Matz and Mr.. Simonds
Staccato Polka. Mulder
Mrs j. II. simonds.
Wedding March. Mendelssohn
Misses Cora Maltz and Agnes Ripley,
Messrs. Donaldson, Howard and Arts.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

The Western Michigan Agricul-
tural and Industrial Society will &C.
cept our thanks for a complimentary
to their fair, which is to be held at
Grand Rapids, on September 21st,
22d, 33d, oath and 25th.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

r. ID. Taylor and r. Rayburn
came home Saturday last by steamer
City of Alpena.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

A little thunder and some showers
of rain visited this city last Thursday
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Our stock of wall paper is all new.
HoUK ~ PERKINS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Call and examine our new stock o
wall paper.
HoUK & PERKINS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Mrs. Colburn, of Frankfort, Mich,
sister of Mrs. J. w. Fitzgerald, is
visiting in town.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

w. II. Phelps has several fine farms
for sale on reasonable and easy terms.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

The steamer Cityof Alpena had a
passenger list of 275 on her trip up
last Saturday, up to her arrival here.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19
REAL ESTATE.
so ACRES OF LAND

On Long Lake, miles from Alpens, for sale or ex-
change for city property. Enquire Of II. g. Beach,
or nj this Office. 72l
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

For sALE.--Good lot on Washington avenue.
Enquire at the ARGUS Office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

WANTED.-Girl for general work
family of three. Mrs. T. G. Lester,
First street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Fitzgerald re.
turned home last week from their trip
to Bay City.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Legal cap paper, with lines num'
bered. for sale at this Office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Comstock's mill shut down Satur
day. for want OF logs.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Houk q Perkins have nice stock
of wall paper to select from.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Some parties have got down SO low
AZ TO steal house plants.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Large house, in good location, to
rent. Enquire at this office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Table and pocket cutlery cheap at
99c store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

A child of Mr.. and Mrs. Owens
was buried last Sunday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Furnished house to rent. Enquire
at this office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19
PERSONAL.

VIM. Barrett went to Detroit last
Wednesday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Combs, brushes, toilet soaps and
perfumery at 99c store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Mcdonald ar
rived home Thursday last, by steamer
City of Mackinac, frem their visit to
friends in Ontario.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Mrs. r. Bowring, of Detroit, came
to town last Thursday, by steamer
City of Mackinac, on visit to her
sister, Mrs. J. G. Comfort.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Mrs. w. III. johnson returned home
Saturday last, by steamer City of AL
pena.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

d. Shannon, of Bay City, brother
of G. A. Shannon, Of this city, who
has been visiting friends in town, re.
turned home Monday morning.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

The Alpena county fair takes place
on October 7th and 9Th.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

B. Wolff started last Wednesday
night on a trip to the eastern States.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

A fine line of fishing tackle al
Bostwick's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Mrs. E. o. Avery and daughter
Ruth. started for Detroit Monday
night last by steamer City of Mack.
nae, and will extend their trip as far
rs the Niagara Falls.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19
Club List.

Parties desiring to save meney can
take advantage of the following club
list at this Office, for journals for
1884:
ARGUS and Weekly Free Press, 80 25
ARGUS and Godey's Lady's Book, 800
ARGUS and Demorest's Monthly, 800
ARGUS and American Agriculturist Q 80
ARGUS and Scientific American, 400
ARGUS and American Farmer, az
ARGUS and Atlantic Monthly 450
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

j. G.. Black, F. Hughes, Miss Efie
Black and Miss Lizzie Black, Of
Strathroy, Ontario, who have been
visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Nc
Vicar, returned home this week,
leaving on steamer City Of Mackinac,
last Monday night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Accordions and harmonious cheap
at 90 cent store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Warm rain Monday last.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Mr.. S. Kline and Mrs. d. Gundling,
of Wheeling, West Virginia, who
we're visiting with Mr.. and Mrs.
Wittelshofer's, left town Wednesday
night last, on their return home.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

L. G. Sewall, Of Detroit, was il
town last Monday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Prices away down at VOLTS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Circuit Court is in session.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

Alpena Hospital-Chisholm street
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19

For limited time will give you and GREATER BARGAINS
than can be found any in the State
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-19
OUR TELEPHONE.


Warm rain Monday last.
Circuit Court is in session.
Prices away down at VOLTS.
Alpena Hospital-Chisholm street.
The Alpena county fair takes place
on October 18th and 9Th.
Furnished house to rent. Enquire
at this office.
Table and pocket cutlery cheap ut
99c store.
Some parties have got down SO low
AZ TO steal house plants.
A child of Mr.. and Mrs. Owens
was buried last Sunday.
Legal cap paper, with lines num-
,bered, for sale at this office.
Comstock's mill shut down Satur-
day, for want Of logs.
A little thunder aud some showers
of rain visited this city last Thursday.
Pocket cutlery of the very best,
and an assortment 10 suit all, at Bost-
wick's.
One hundred and forty bushels of
huckleberries were shipped on the
steamer City of Alpena last Wednes,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-12-18
- yoB4c"o cRewgRxx

A. viii be seen by notice published
elsewhere IN orr columns. the farmer.
and planters OF thi- county are rem .t.d
to atton an adjoarn i mertiug nrtar
buyers aud sell.,s q Mtrylau. Tob,cea.
to b. held in Baltimore Janu,ry I2,1.
1886, for the purpose Of discussing de.
sirab.e Improvements aud amendment.
t. the present Tobacco Inspection Iaw.
We have been informed TINT an Informal
meeting Of the buyers aud seller. W..
held in Baltimore on the 7th for a SINH
lar purpose but the meeting concluded
that the planters ought to be consulted
On the subject, hence passed unanimous
ly a resolution inviting the planter. to
meet them At the adjourned r.eetne Ia
be hell in Jinuary next as before stated
1t is well known that repeatel efor ,
been or f- 10 al olsh or TO mo.
the existing Tobacco Inspection law I'll
Of which have failed for the retssu t.t
there was no concert Of action among
tae planters themselves nor am ii,
the planters aud buyers And for the
further reason that tue politicians have
not been educated up to the idea to let
% the aronage the system furnishes To
them and their supporters The same
trouble existing to-1ay. we understand
no attempt will be made to abolish tac
system, but it is tie wish Of ma pr
so' inter -stcd in the growth anl ,a.e Il
this valuable product to so am,nl the
mode Of inspection as will in Il measure
remedy the evils complained Of in the
European market, at the same time MT
diminish the patronage the system flr
uishcs the politicians To ascertain
wlrat amendment will be necessary IS
the oil cct Of the proposed adjourned
meeting. 1t is unquestionably tru,
that some modification Of the system is
necessary and if the buyers an planters
act unitcdly and can agree upon a plan
by which the desired eud can be sub
served, without interfering with the
right C) f the politicians, the LegisIa-
ture will doubtless make the needed al
tcrations We therefore urge upon our
farmers to take such steps as are noccs-
sary to effect an organization to send
delegates to attend the proposed meeting.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-12-18
Death Of ROBERT TOOMBS

Gen Robert Toombs died in Wash
ington, Ga, on Tuesday evening last
after an illness Of several months. HI
had been unconscious for several days
and passed away quietly and painles,ly
surrounded by his family and friend. r
The funeral took place on Thursday
The death of Gen Toombs remove,
the last member but one Of the origina
Confederate Cabinet His ancestor,
were English royalists, who left The
mother county soon after the downfall
Of Charles | and settled in Virginia -
lie had private tutor until he was Is,
when he was sent to the University Of
Georgia, then Franklin College. Some
+ trouble with the faculty .cuusr s.sS -
leave there, and he went to he Union
College at Schenectady, n. Y, where
he graduated aC the age of Is. He
then udied law at the University of
Virginia, and returning home was ad-
mitted to the bar before he was p He
achie,ed immediate success il bis pre-
fession, from which he derived large
income. He served in the Creek Indian
war of 1886 as a captain Of volunteers
under Gen Scott His political career
began with his election to the Georgia
Legislature in 1887 His membership
in that body lasted continuously, with
the exception Of the year 1911, until
1915. While in the Legislature he was
elected to Congress, where he remained
eight years. In 1855 he was elected to
the United States ami re elect
ed in 1859, anil retired only when the
states seeded He was Offered the Ser
rctaryship Of the Treasury BY President
Fillmore and the Secrctarysbip of War
/ by President Taylor, aud declined both.
Jefferson Davis, on being elected Presi-
dent of the Coufederacy, appointed Gen.
roombs Secretary of State lie at frsi
declined, but on being urged to recon
silcr he did 50, fearing, as he has Sine.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-12-18
FLYING NJ schi. es


The study Of the flight Of birds and
insects has Of late years received great
AIM ~ attention and il general way
Tia motions Of the wings are fiirly well
nm ier.toni. We could probably very
closely initiate these motions, but the
,gcsiion at once arises, in DONG 50,
would we he applying or powers in the
most effective way! While somewhat
niIar. the movement anl constru IL n
IF the wings o. nying creaiur vary
considerably. What is best f'r tcayy
boiy with short wings is by no means
best for a light holy with long wings;
NOR does sea birl. constantly on the
wings, but perhaps not rapid flyer, fly
in the same way as a pigeon or hum
ming bird. aud, IN any particular case,
/ does mt necessarily follow that nature
has provide the most efficient apparatus;
Mr. in other words. that the power the
Lrl possesses could not be utilized more
effectively Nature cannot always be
tru.tel We can stu ly and understand
her laws. but She docs not pretend to
.pply them on economical principles -
Fash and marine animals swim in a great
variety of ways, they have all sorts of
arrangements, but there can
be 10 doubt that screw propeller is
vastly more efficient than any Of them;
mi why should we try to copy the mo-
ion. Of birds wing any more than
those Of ish's tail? Thesmotions are
very complicated in any case, and our
machines, Initiating them, would be COM
nick and liable to get out of order. And
one cannot help thinking that we are
about as likely to make a steam road
wagon by initiating the action Of horse
as we are to make Practical flying
machine by copying the motions of
bird The desired results can probably
be obtained in much mere simple and
f.ctiyo way