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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02
REFERENCE COLUMN.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

EPIsCoPAL.-Rev. J. A. Mock,
Services In Trinity Church, on Washington avenue,
every Sunday morning and evening.
BAPTIST Rev. Il. l.. Little,
Services In Baptist Church, on Third street, every
Sunday morning and evening.
CATHoLIC.-tSt. Bernardsl Rev. 7. ID. Flannery,
Services in Catholic Church every Sunday at 500
A. NJ, 1880 A. N. and vespers 400 r. n.
CArHoLIC.-lSt. Anne'sl Rev. NJ. Letelier.
vespers 400 r. N.
CONGREGATIONAL J. NJ. Lyon,
Services ina Congregational Church, on Second
street, every Sunday morning and evening.
METHoDIsT.-Rev. J. II. Mcintosh,
Services in Meth0nIst Church, on Chisholm street,
every Sunday morning and evening.
PRESBYTERIAN.-Rev. ]. L. Thompson,
Services in Presbyterian Church Washington
avenue, every Sunday morning and evening.
N0RWEGIAN.-Rev. j. A. Wang,
Services in Norwegian Church, every Sunday Al
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Sheriff Denton went to st. Ignace
Sunday night, after Mrs. Evans,
who is charged with larceny. He
found the woman, brought her to town
Monday night, and then embarked
again on the steamer Mackinac, TAX
ing with him Edward Kennedy who
gets 80 days in tie Detroit House of
Correction for disorde!iy conduct.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02
State government.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Governor, Russell A Alger of Detroit.
Lieut. Governor, Archibald Buttars, Of Charlevoix.
Secretary Of State, Harry A. Conant, OF Monros.
state Treasurer, Edward IL. Butler, Of Detroit.
Auditor-General VIM. c. Stevens, OF Ann Arbor.
Comm'r OF Land Office. Minor s. Newell OF Flint.
Attorney General, Moses Taggart, of Kent.
Rupt Public Inst'n, Herschel Il. 0nss, Of Hilsdale
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

A magnificent assortment of solid
silver forks and spoons can be seen at
Reynolds jewelry and watch store,
Second street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. s. H. Davis returned
to town Wednesday last, by steamer
City of Alpena, from a trip to the
Lake Superior region.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

r. Tumim came home Thursday
last by steamer City of Mackinac,
from his trip to the st. Lawrence
river.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Mrs. A. L. Powers arrived home
Sunday night last, by steamer City Of
Mackinac, from her trip to the south
ern part of the State.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Judge Marston, Mr.. Gustin and
several Bay City gentlemen got to
town this morning, by steamer Arun-
dell
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Mrs. l.. G. Newton and Mrs. f. NJ.
Macdonald were passengers on the
City Of Alpena, from Detroit, arriving
last night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Mrs. G. A. Shannon returned home
Saturday morning by steamer City Of
Alpena, from visit to friends in the
southern part of the State.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Mrs. w. E. Rogers and Miss Jennie
Sloan left by steamer City of Alpena,
Wednesday night last, for Port Hur.
on
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

DR.. and Mrs. G. M. Stockwell, Of
Port Huron, came to town Thursday
last BY steamer City of Mackinac, on
q visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Hyde.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

oIrY-oFFIcEhs.
Mayor, Andrew Harshaw.
Recorder, John s. McVicar.
Treasurer. Sylvester Westrope.
Comptroller, James u. Turnbull.
Justices of Peace, Charles D'Aigle, Alex. r. Nc
Donald, and Charles Cook,
City Attorney, Seth l.. Carpenter.
City Marshal Patrick Gibbons.
Chief Engineer Fire Dept, Albert Power.
City Physician, DIR. Dunlop.
HARDER Master, Casper Alpern.
City Surveyor, VIM Mirre.
Pound Master, James 4. Denton.
Board Of Health, A. w. Comstock, Jas j. Potter
Donald McRae.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02
LEGIRLATIyE.

Senator, 10th district, Charles T.. Henry.
District consists OF the counties Of Alpena Alco-
ma. Iosco. Ogemaw and Oscoda.
Population Of district in 1884 was s2,sss.
Representative, Alpena district James A. Case.
District consists Of Alpsna. Montmorency, and
Otsego counties.
Population of district in 1884 was 1870.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Miss Stone came to town Saturday
last on a visit to her brother Robert,
arriving by steamer City of Alpena.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Macmillan, of De-
troit, were visiting at Mr.. and Mrs.
H. e. Hyde's last week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Mrs. E. o. Avery and daughter
returned home Saturday last from
their trip to Detroit and Niagara
Falls.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

H. s. Seage left town Sunday night
by steamer City of Mackinac, on Off
cial business in connection with the
Traders insurance company.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

A new hydrant was placed yester-
day OIL Water street near Keston's
bakery.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Caspar Alpern has built new
sidewalk in front Of his block near
the bridge. 1t makes much needed
Improvement.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02
THEIR TELEPHONE.

The repairing OF fine and complicated
watches snecialty at the new jewelry
store, Opera House block.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Malcolm Mcdonald is putting down
cedar pavement in front of his resi-
dence on Fletcher street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Go to Bostwick's drug store for
homeopathic medicines, as he has q
full assortment.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

There will be select party at Cul
ligan Hall, on Tuesday evening, Sept
9th.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

j. p. Healy u Co. have improved
the appearance of their store building
by applying a good coat of paint.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Brick house on Washington ave.
for sale by w. III. Phelps.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Martin Collins exhibits fine oil
painting in one of the front windows
of Howard & Co.'S drug store. 1t
represents a scene in Marmion.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Mrs. Geo. Gates arrived HON,
Saturday morning, from Ontario.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

A full line Of Humphreys homec
pathic remedies at Bestwick's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

w. H. Phelps has several fine farms
for sale on reasonable and easy terms.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

School books, states, pencils and
tablets, at Wittelshofer's, post-office
building.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Charles Heuber, jr., started last
Thursday morning, for Minneapolis,
leaving OIL steamer Metropolis.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

VALUABLE FARM FOR Substituted in town.
ship Of Long Rapids, Alpena county, Mich, con-
tanning about 200 of good land so under
cultivation. Good buildings, good orchard, good
water and convenient to schools and churches.
Land will be divided to suit purchasers If necessa-
ry. For particulars call on undersigned, on the
premises, or address,
j. w. HALL,
III Long Rapids.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Our stock of wall paper is all new
HOUK a. PERKINS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

The tug Davis brought in nine
hundred weight of fish yesterday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02
PERSONAL.
Arthur Hopper is in town.

F. N. Clark, U. S. fish commits
sioner, was in town Thursday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Mrs. G. M. Slusser started for Port
Huron Sunday last, leaving by steam
err City of Alpena.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Bostwick's drug store is headquar-
tiers for Humphreys and Boesick &
Tapel's homeopathic medicines.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Both German and French spoken
at the dry goods store of Wheeler q
Tompkins.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Fred Yott is at work raising the
residence Of j. 7. Bostwick, on State
street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

County Treasurer Cain, Of Mont
morency, was in town yesterday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02
Deputy u. s. Marshal Wells arriv.

Deputy u. s. Marshal Wells arriv-
ed from Bay City yesterday morning.
He hunted up an official, inquired if
Milo Shannon was in town, and said
he wanted him and had the requisite
documents. He was directed to Milo's
residence. reused him up, told that
individual that Uncle Sam wanted
him to take an excursion on the
Metropolis, and gave him his choice
of going quietly unshackled or being
handcuffed. Milo choose the former
and was taken away to Bay City yes
terday morning. The charge, we be-
lieve. is selling liquor without U. 8.
license. The ways of the transgres-
sors are hard. Milo is also under
bonds to appear for trial at the next
term of the Circuit Court.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Pocket cutlery of the very best,
and an assortment to suit all, at Bost-
wick's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

First c.ass tailoring done en- short no
ticc by Alex. Naysmith at his residence.
Leave orders at the house or at the print
ing office Of G. A. Naysmith, corner CHS
holm and Third streets. $50
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. II. d. Churchill left
by steamer City of Mackinac Monday
night, for Detroit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Several post-efiices are much need
ed in Green, Wilson and Ossineke
townships.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

f. G. Sewall came to town Sunday
night, by steamer City Of Mackinac.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

All works warranted at the new jewel
ry store, Opera House block.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Sid. Case started for Detroit Mon
day night, by steamer City of Macki-
nae,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Goldsmith, oil
Wayne, are visiting at J. G. Walls.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

T. G. Lester and F. G. Folkerts
came up on the Alpena last night.
from Detroit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

E. 0. Avery returned home Sunday
night by steamer City Of Mackinac,
from Detroit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

DIR. Chase's Receipt Book and the
ARGUS for one year, for $3.50.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02
noAnD OF FDucATIoN
TOWNSHIPS.

F. S. Dewey, Geo. L. Maltz, Hugh Mellen, Ben
janin Wagner, David Bruno. and Joseph Racette
Population Of city in 1884 was o,2io.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

A. A. Harrington returned home
yesterday morning, by steamer Metre
polls.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Social dance at the Exchange hotel
next Monday night. Bill 81.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

FoR sALE.-House and lot on Washington ave-
nue.. House roomy and well located. Enquire at
ARGUS Office,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

BARGAIN.
40 acre farm, FIVE miles from city, for sale cheap.
Enquire at ARGUS Office 73a
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

The Board of Education is to be
in session next Wednesday night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

The city schools will be open for
business next Monday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

The Metropolis is to make one more
trip to Point Lookout, from Bay City.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Mrs. A. N. Spratt came up on the
steamer City of Mackinac, Thursday
morning last.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Paints. oils, varnishes, brushes, etc.
all superior quality, at Bostwick's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

TOWNSHIPS.
Alpena-L. p. Soper. supervisor; Conrad Vessel,
clerk; Walter Gavagan. treasurer, and Joha Rens-
berry, highway commissioner.
Maple Ridge-Geo. Appleford, supervisor; Pat
rick Clarke, clerk Joseph Tunmore, treasurer
Wesley Hinton, highway commissioner.
Long Rapids-Andrew II. Gaffney, supervisor
James Thwaites, clerk; Alonzo Mcbride, treasurer,
and Charles Heating. highway commissioner.
Wilson-Charles II. Wise, SUPERVISOR; George
O. Heron, clerk; Edward Snyder. treasurer, and
Solomon King, highway commissioner.
Green-John II Kelly, supervisor; Levi Richard
sop, clerk Alfred Miller, treasurer, and Henry
Turner, highway commissioner.
Ossineke-Ezekiel Geror, supervisor; Fri H Toll
and, clerk; N. p. Dyer, treasurer, and @. w. Sto-
ell, highway commissioner.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Legal cap paper, with lines mum.
bered, for sale at this office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

September commenced with pleas
ant weather, but shade too chilly.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Disagreeably cold weather the past
week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02
COMMON CouNcIL

Aldermen-S. A. l.. Warner, Chas L. Kimball,
Patrick Culgan, Joseph u. D'Aigle, Alexander
Campbell and Joseph Dsoust.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Metropolitan restaurant, Second
street, for sale or lease. For particu-
lars call on premises.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Meeting of the Common Council
next Monday night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Furnished house to rent. Enquire
at this office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

The Alpena Circuit Court still con-
tinues in session.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

FoR sALE.-Good lot on Washington avenue.
Enquire at the ARGUS Office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Houk & Perkins have nice stock
of wall paper to select from.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02
REAL ESTATE.
so ACRES OF LAND

On Long Lake. miles from Alpens, for sale or ex
change for city property. Enquire Of H. g. Beach
or at this Office. 72i
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

The chung up" logs have been
foated out of the South Branch.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

The latest thing in railroads is q
railroad from Alpepa to Cheboygan.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

The Circuit Court took a holiday
Saturday last.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Fine toilet soaps a speciality al
Bostwick's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

The Alpena county fair takes place
on October 7th and 9th.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

COUNTY OFFICERS.
Sherif-James t. Denton.
Under Sherif-Chas. Lynch.
Clerk-M. OBrien.
Treasurer-Andrew j. Simmons.
Prosecuting Attorney-Lemuel @. Dafoe.
Register Of Deeds-John Il. Kelly.
Judge cf Probate-Geo. 8. Lester.
Circuit Court CONFERENCE.-The D'Aigle.
Surveyor William Mirre.
Coroners-Peter Owens and Lewis =. Partridge.
BOARD OF SCHOOL xxAMISKrs
r. S. Dewey, Chairman. Il. l. Little, Secretary.
A. II. Mcdonald.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
BENJAMIN II. Young, from LIST Ward.
John Govrow, from I'd Ward.
Angus G. Mcdonald, from Ord ward.
James ID. Turnbull, from Alpena city.
Loretto p. Soper, from Alpena township
George Appleford from Maple Ridge township
Andrew II. Gaffney, from Long Rapids township.
John II. Kelly, from Green township.
Charles ii. Wise, from Wilson township.
Ezekiel Geror, from Ossineke township.
Population Of county in 1884. 1,,717.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

For limited time will and GREATER BARGAINS
than can be found in a ystoren the State.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02
OUR TELEPHONE.

OUR TELEPHONE.
Prices away down at VOLTS.
Make the county fair success.
Heavy thunder shower Monday.
Alpena Hospital-Chisholm street
The roller skates are getting rest
The Alpena county fair takes place
on October 7th and 9th.
Furnished house to rent. Enquire
at this office.
Disagreeably cold weather the past
week.
The Circuit Court took a holiday
Saturday last.
Legal cap paper, with lines mum.
bered, for sale at this Office.
The Alpena Circuit Court still con.
tinues in session.
Meeting of the Common Council
next Monday night.
The city schools will be open for
business next Monday.
Social dance at the Exchange hotel
next Monday night. Bill 81.
Pocket cutlery of the very best,
and an assortment to suit all, at Bost-
wick's.
The chung up" logs have been
foated out of the South Branch.
The Board of Education is to be
in session next Wednesday night.
Bostwick's drug store is headquar-
tiers for Humphreys and Boesick q
Tapels homeopathic medicines.
September commenced with pleas
ant weather, but shade too chilly.
The latest thing in railroads is q
railroad from Alpena to Cheboygan.
Metropolitan restaurant, Second
street, for sale or lease. For particu-
lars call on premises.
The Metropolis is to make one more
trip to Point Lookout, from Bay City.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

The roller skates are getting a rest.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Prices away down at VOLTS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Heavy thunder shower Monday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Alpena Hospital-Chisholm street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02

Make the county fair a success.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-02
A RARGAIN

j. W. HALL,
Long Rapids.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
The science of shopping,

Science has been defined to be the
best way Of doing a thing. There is a
best way Of shopping. as Of doing
everything else, and at this time of the
year knowledge of it is very useful.
In order 10 practice this science, one
needs to know three things what she
wants to bay (the genuine shoppers
are, Of course, wolnen), what she has
to bus with. and where and how to buy
il. Half the yexation and unsatisfact-
oriness OF sho. ping comes from going
forth with no clear idea OF what is want
cd, no bnsiness-like adaptation Of
means to ends ana no knowledge Of
where to 90. The scientific shopper
makes i list; she limits the cost Of
each article by the number to be
bong and the total sum to be expend-
ed, and She arranges her route 50 rs
not TO retraee her steps and so over
tie same ground a dozen times. She
tells the clerk in q few clear words,
and always pleasantly, whatshe wants,
ana decides with reasonable qnickness
whether what is offered viii suit.
Dawdling is fatal to success in shop
ping. Boston Herald
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
Charles Dickens when at Work.

During the years spent at Tavistock
House one OF his daughters was, Tor a
time, great invalid, and after n worse
attack of illness than usual her father
suggested that she should be carried as
far as the study, and lie on the sofa
there, while he was at work. This was
Of course considered an immense priYi-
lege, and even if she had not felt as
weak and i'll as she did, she would
have been DO nd TO remain as still and
quiet as possible. For some time there
was no sound to be heard in the room
but the rapid working Of the pen, when
suddenly he jumped up, went to the
looking glass. rushed back to his writ
ing table and iotted down few words;
back to the glass again, this time talk
ing to his own reflection, or rather to
The simulated expression he saw there,
aud was trying to catch before draw
ing it in words, then back again to his
writing. After little he got up again.
and stood with his back to the glass,
talking softly and rayidly for long
time, then looking at his daughter, but
certainly never seeing her, then once
more back TO his table, and to steady
writing until luncheon time. Il was a
curious experience, and a wonderful
thing to see him throwing himself so
entirely out Of himself aud into the
character he was writing about. His
daughter has very seldom mentioned
this incident, feeling as if it would be
almost breach OF confidence to do so.
But in these "reminiscences of her
father, she considers it only right that
this experience should be mentioned,
showing as it does his characteristic
earnestness anu method Of work.
Often, after hard mornings writing,
when he had been alone with his family
and no visitors in the house, he has
come into luncheon and gone through
the meal without uttering q word, and
then has gone back again to the work
in which he was so completely alb
sorbed. Then again. there have been
mes when his nerves have been strung
up to such a pitch that any sudden
noise. such as the dropping Of spoon,
or the cattcr of plate, seemed to
cause him real agony. lie never could
bear tho least noise when he was writ
ing. and waged a fierce war against all
organ grinders. bands, We. The Corn
atI Ndglfzt2e.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-03-05
The Power of Arstrn ction.

According to one OF his friends,
Victor Hugo wrote .Notre Dame" dur
ing the Revolution of 1880, while bullets
were whistling across his garden and
barbados We're being erected almost
at his door. "He shut himself up in
one room, locking up his clothes lest
they should tempt Linn to 90 into the
streets, and spent he whole OF that
Winter wrapped up IN big gray conn
forter writing against time to complete
his work by the lst Of February, 1881.
The author of work on French politi-
cal leaders tell4 us that Victor Hugo
wrote that terribly pathetic drama lie
Roi ) Amusc, during the instruction.
The first act was written in four DAYS.
As he lived near the Iulcries Garden
he was accustomed to walk there under
Tho trees, and to compose his verses as
be walked. One day when hard at
work or a mouologue, he was inter-
rupted by riot, whose angry waves
penetrated almost to his peaceful re-
treat and compelled him TO take refuge
in neighboring arcade. The tide of
battle followed him, and the poet, for
getting his verses, had to get behind
some columns for protection. Mrs.
Someryillo had, to some extent, the
same power of concentration, and be-
came SO absorbed in her task as to be
unconscious of what was going on
around her. DIR. Somcrville told Har-
riet Martineau that he once laid a
wager with a friend that he would
abuse Mrs. Somervillc in a loud voice
to her face and she would take no
notices, and he did so. Sitting close to
her he confided to his friend the most
injurious things that she rouged, that
she wore a wig, and other such non.
sense, uttered in a very loud voice.
Her daughters were in roar of laugh
ter, while the slandered lady sat placid
y writing. AT last her husband made
dead pause after her name, on which
she looked up with an innocent, "Did
YOU speak to mcP"-AH the Kca
Round.