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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-02-01

married now ten years. A little pro-
cession of lads and lassies 60 tripping
about the old farmhouse, like minia.
ture copies of their blue-eyed mother
Jack has forsaken the field of fc-
ton for those of agricultural reform
and they are very happy. They have
all grown to love their free, healthy
home life, where Bernardina reigns
the Joyful mother of children" In
her, Jack still retains unlimited faith
and love-happy Bernardina
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-02-01
ALPENA WEEKLY ARGUS.
MISCELLANEOUS.
VIOLETS.

Gather the sweet wild violsts
That grow by the silvery stream
Gather them while the dew drops wet
Glisten like tears upon tho green
or the heart shaped leaves, fold on fold,
That nearly hide the modest face
OF violsts blue, white, and gold.
Fashioned with such exquisite grace.
Their tinted ealyx-hled with sweet,
Fresh odors from the fragrant earth,
And cool damp mosses at their feet,
That almost hide their place Of birth;
Flown faces, so like human mould,
Dearest Of all the fow'rs Of May,
with vioets blue, white. and gold,
Cover the graves where heroes lay.
Wet their petals with tears Of thine,
Zen though your dead sleep far away,
Trusting God, in his own good time,
To plant the violets where they lay.
And may the rootlets pierce the mould,
And gather strength nom lasting wells,
To keep the blue, and white and gold,
And give them lives Of immortelies.
Sweet bird ehoirs sing DER unknown graves,
while angels wings are hov'ring near;
And bressss soft, in ripping waves.
Bring perfume on tho atmosphere.
Perehsnce, the angels tears do fall,
And CLEAN like crystals whore they lay
On nameless graves; God marks them all
And cares for them-"Memorial Day"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-02-01
Bucklen,s Arnica SaIye.

The best salvc in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
Is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by Field & Gray, drug
glsts. S41y1.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-02-01

We have used KIToHEL's LINIMENT for
Bruises and Calls and can cheerfnlly say
1t Is the best we ever used 1t will do all
you Recommend it to do. 1t is very val
liable llniment FLETCHER, PACK Il Co.
For sale by Field q Gray. S50m0*
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-02-01
The latest SUNRISE.

Surprise Eminent cures rheumatism,
neuralgia, Group and sprans. At drug.
gists. Surprise Medicine Co., Sandusky,
D. S14y1
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-02-01

Mr.. NJ. Shoemaker, Vice President,
Northern National Bank, Toledo, o., hav-
ing suffered from rheumatism, says Sur
prise Liniment is the best he has ever used.
Try 1t. At druggists. S14y1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-20
The Duration of Dreams.

THE EVENTS OF A LIFETIME CROWDED INTO A
SINGLE MOMENT.
From the London Globe.
The question of the duration of dreams has
recently been discussed in Germany, among
others by DR.. F. Scholz, who has given some
striking examples from his own experience and
observation. 1t is not possible to give a def
mite answer, and probably enough dreams vary
very much in point of duration. Just as they
vary in force and vividness. At one time the
figures of dream. whether they emerge from
the horn or the ivory gate, are as real as life;
the sorrow is even more intense, the happiness
more realistic. At another time they seem to
live only in pale moonlight, and we watch
the scenes rather than participate in them. 1t
Is very certain, however, that the majority of
dreams are only of momentary duration. though
extended occasionally to the length of a min
ute.
In proof Of this Dr. Scholz tells the follow
ing story from his experience: After Excess
slve bodily fatigue and a day of mental strain.
of a not disagreeale kind. / betook myself to
bed after had wound my watch and placed it
on the night table. Then lay down beside a
burning lamp. Soon found myself ON the
high sea on board a well-known ship. / was
again young and stood on the lookout. heard
the roar of the water, and golden clouds hoated
around me. How long I stood SO l did not
know, but it seemed very long time. Then
the scene changed. was in the country and
my long-dead parents came to greet me; they
took me to the church, where the loud organ
sounded. l was delighted, but at the same
time wondered to see my wife and children
there. The priest mounted the pulpit and
preached. but 1 did not understand what he
said for the sound of the organ, which con-
tinued to play. took my son by the hand
and with him assembled the church tower, but
again the scene was changed Instead of be-
ing near my son, l stood near an early-known
but long dead offcer-I ought to explain that
was an army surgeon during the maneuvers
was wondering why the major should look
80 young, when quite close in my ears a can
non sounded. Terrified, / was hurrying of.
when woke up and noticed that the supposed
cannon shot had its cause in the opening of
the bedroom door through some one entering.
1t was as if had lived an eternity in my dream,
but when looked at my watch saw that since
had fallen asleep not more than one minute
had elapsed-a much shorter time than it takes
to relate the occurrence"
DR.. Schoiz has collected many other exam
pies of a similar kind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-20
Manners.

From the Boston Gazette.
There are two extremes into which people
are apt TO fall with regard TO the subject of
manners Some are utterly indifferent to them,
and deem them unworthy Of attention. Look
beneath the surface, they say, to the roots Of
character; pay no attention TO outward appear
ance, to voice or gesture, tone or manners;
they may be all deceptive, and they must be all
superficial; il is what is said or done, not how
it is said or done, that is alone deserving Of
notice. On the other hand, there are some to
whom manner is everything. Each new &C.
quaintance has 10 pass the ordeal Of their criti-
clsm. Is he polished, courteous, graceful,
dignified? Then they are ready 10 receive him
with open arms. Is he rough, crude, awkward
or shy? Then they care not TO examine the
kernel that may be hidden under so unattractive
a she'll Both these views are imperfect and
mistaken, though each contains enough Of truth
TO make il plausible. To depreciste or ignore
fine manners is essentially absurd Their charm
is irresistable, even TO those who fancy them
selves proof against them. Yet il is not 90
much in themselves or for their own sake that
they delight us as in the promise Of something
better and deeper. They are signs or symbols
of character, feelings, affections, thoughts; and
il is to this that they owe their value and their
charm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-20
The Housewives Eye.
From the New York Graphic.

rrOIu the view lOrk 0rapnc
The utmost care on the part Of the housewife
is the price paid for the health of the family.
We have all heard the story Of the father Of
the German bride who gave his daughter q
golden casket, with the injunction not to pass
it to any other hands, for it held charm
which, in her keeping, would be of inestimabls
value to her as the mistress Of q house. Not
only was she to have the entire care of it, but
she was to take it every morning to the cellar,
the kitchen and the stable, and to remain with
it in each place for three minutes. After the
lapse of three years the father was to send the
key, that the secret Of the talisman might be
discovered. Directions were followed, the key
sent and the casket opened, when it was found
to contain an old parchment, upon which was
written: The eye Of the mistress is worth Q
hundred pairs Of servants hands," The wise
father knew that q practice Of inspection, fol-
lowed fsithfully for Q period of three years,
with such results as We may reasonably believe
followed, would be perpetuated-that the
casket and hidden charm would have accom-
plished their mission.
Into the hands Of every housewife IL COM
mitted o casket far more precious than the re.
suit of any jewellers skill. Unseen thieves are
continually lurking about that threaten its
safety never 90 numerous a. in early winter
The cssket il the health of the family; the
danger that threatens IL, disease. Its preserve
ton depends ON watchfulness born Of love.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-20
After Fun and He Got It.
From the Boston Traveller.

From the Boston Traveler
Great amusement has been caused in London
by the arrest Of little Sir George Arthur on sus-
picion Of being the Whitechapel murderer.
Sir George is young baronet holding capt
aincy in the regiment Of royal horse guards,
and ID member Of most Of the leading clubs
in town. He il also well-known amateur
actor, and was great friend Of the late Prince
Leopold, duke Of Albany. He put ON an old
shooting coat, SLOUGH hat and went down to
Whitechapel for little fun. He got it. It
Occurred to two policemen cen that ST. George an,
the murderer. They collared him. He pro-
tested, expostulated, and threatened them with
the vengeance Of royal wrath, but In vain.
Finally, . chance was given him to send to o
fashionable West End club to prove his iden-
tity, and he was released with profuss apollo
giles for the mistake. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-20
FOR DEFENSE OF THE COAST.
Proposals for the Construction Of an
Arm0red Vessel Invited.

Proposals were to-day invited by the Secre-
tary of the Navy for the construction, by con-
tract. OF an armored coast-defense vessel of
about 1000 tons displacement, complete, ex-
elusive of armament. Bids will be opened at
the Navy department at noon, on the Goth Of
February. 1889. The vessel is to be built in
accordance with the Conditions and limitations
prescribed in the act of Congress approved
March 8, 1887, making appropriations for the
naval service, including this vessel, under the
provisions relating to the construction of
naval structures to be used for coast and har-
Dor Defense" The material used in the con-
struction OF the vessel is to be of American pro-
duction and furnished and manufactured in the
United States. The armor, armor-bolts and
their accessories are to be fun ished by the
government, and the contractor is to place,
nx aud secure the armor to the vessel.
PLANS OF THE PROPOSED WAR SHIP.
The vessel Is to be constructed according to
plans and specifications provided or adopted
by the Secretary of the Navy. Plans and speci-
fcations forms Of proposals and general forms
OF contract will be prepared by the depart
ment and may be examined on and after De-
cember g. The vessel must be completed
within three years from the date of the execu-
ton OF the contract, and payments will be
made in ten equal installments, as the work
progresses, upon bills duly certified, from
which ten per cent will be reserved to be paid
on the full and final completion of the con-
trcct Proposals will be received from every
American ship-builder and other person who
shall show to the satisfaction of the Secretary
that within three months from the date of the
contract he will be possessed of the necessary
plant for the performance of the work in the
United States which he shall offer to undertake
Evidence of this must accompany the pro-
posals or be submitted in advance.
PROPOSALS ARE DIVIDED INTO THREE CLASSES
as follows: For the construction of the vessel
and machinery in accordance with plans, &C.,
provided by the Secretary; for the construc-
ton OF the vessel and machinery according to
these plans, with such notifications or changes
as may be proposed by the bidder; or for the
construction of the vessel according to plans,
DC, provided by the Secretary, the contractor
to put in engines. boilers, and appurtenances
OF any design he may consider more suitable.
not to exceed in weight or space occupied that
allotted by the departments plans. Each pro-
posal must be accompanied by cash deposit
or certified check of not less than per cent of
the amount bid, to become the property of the
United States in case the successful bidder
shall fail to enter into the requisite contract and
to furnish the requisite security upon accept
ance. The Secretary reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-20
Mounting an Elephant.

From the 81 Louis 6loDe-DemOcrat-
Mr.. Barnes, in his India and Tiger-Hunt-
ing" gives description Of his selection Of an
elephant, and his first experience in riding it.
He was offered his choice Of half dozen, and
at once picked out a big fellow, nearly 10 feet
high. Its name was Roghanath Guj, and as
Mr.. Barnes says, it bore an excellent character
for both courage and gentleness. 1t had already
killed two men, to be sure, but that was hardly
the animals fault, as they had approached il
carelessly when it was furious. I began by
feeding him with bread and sugar, whilst the
keeper was explaining to me the animals man
ners and customs. Though ever ready to obey
orders he much disliked having to kneel. An
elephants elbows are tender, and it sometimes
gets diseased joint from being made con-
stantly to assume this posture on all sorts of
ground, to enable people to mount began,
therefore, by getting up into the orthodox
style, which was as follows:
On standing before him, and indicating that
you wished to mount, he would lower himself
by advancing both Of his front legs; you then
took hold of his lips at the root Of the tusks,
and placed foot on the tip of each. He then
rose to his full height, and tossed up his head
as high as his short neck would allow, and so
enabled you to slide between his ears. To let
me dismount he would half stoop on one hind
leg and raise the other outward. On this ex-
tended limb 1 would slip by means of his tail,
and from thence to the ground, which was an
easy btcp. Az w hAl tulb Win an elepudQt ~
the first interview was, naturally, rather risky,
but, as our acquaintance was 70 be short, I
thought 1t advisable to pass o vote of conf
dence at once. ! wished my first ride to be O
pleasure to all concerned, especially to Rog-
Klamath Guj, as il was his first experience with
an enlightened European mahout
The native driver, from want of thought,
kept up constant drumming on the beasts
head with the goad,' or ''ankus;' there
fore hoped not to use it at all Such an inn
provement all ct once, however, proved more
than the elephantine mind could grasp. He
began really TO enjoy himself, going his own
way more than mine, till ut last he marched
straight into an immense forest tree OF the
banyan species and began to browse. He
seized the boughs above his head, and, tugging
violently at them, brought them down upon
my devoted skull This was too much.
raised the ankus, and brought il down with
a blow that brought the blood This had the
desired effect, and he ct once bundled on by
the road he knew wanted him to 60. He
merely took with him branch about the size
Of small apple tree TO discuss e. be went
along. From this moment We were friends,
and do not think ever had 10 NE the hook
again % e. to bring blood; generally II Was sum-
Client 10 tap him with my fingers 10 get him 10
do what wantsd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-20
Shoe Powder.

From the Leeds Mercury.
Talking of shoes pinching reminds me, by the
most natural sequence in the world, that val
liable discovery has been made for the benefit
of those people, such as policemen, postmen
and others who are on their feet great deal,
and are consequently troubled with chafed,
sore or blistered feet, no matter how comforta-
bly, their shoes may fit A powder which is
used in the German army for sitting into the
shoes and stockings Of the foot soldiers is called
''fusstrenpulver," and consists of three parts
salicylic acid, ten parts starch and eighty.seven
parts pulverized soapstone. This mixture
keeps the feet dry, prevents chatting, and rap
idly heals sore spots. Finely pulverized soap
stone alone is also very good, though not SO
rapidly effective as the powder have de-
scribed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-20
From the Boston Gazette.

From the Boston OAzette-
Given . genuine taste for reading, . maa
can seldom be really unhappy. Place st his
command good books, and you place him n
contact with the best society in every period Of
history-with the wisest, the vittiest, the ten-
derest, the bravest, and purest characters that
have adorned humanity. You make him . dem
izen Of all nations contemporary Of al sgse.
The world has been created for hn-
hardly possible but that chsrss>ef should AXE
q higher and better tons from the constans
habit Of associating il tsou{he Nth . class "
age Of humanity. Il = moraF impossible eet
that manner should taks . e. - good-breee-
ing and civilisssion hen hs<1 eons!ahay b.
fore ones eyes the NY - 80 - sese4so4
and the best-informed nen have 2Ano4 -
conducted thsmsslvss IN - hasesuse -
eaoh other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-20
MADE BY ACCIDENT.
The Curious Way Certain Important
Processes Were Suggested.
From London It'd Bits.

From London It'd Bits.
Valuable discoveries have been made, and
valuable inventions suggested, by the veriest
accidents. An alchemist, while seeking to dis
cover a mixture of earths that would make the
most durable crucibles, one day found that he
had made porcelain. The power of lenses. as
applied to the telescope, was discovered by q
watchmaker's apprentice. While holding spec
tacle-glasses between his thumb and finger he
was startled at the suddenly enlarged appear
ance of a neighboring church spire. The art Of
etching upon glass was discovered by Nurem-
berg glass cutter. By accident few drops of
aqua FORTS fell upon his spectacles. He noticed
that the glass became corroded and softened
where the acid had touched it. That was hint
enough. He drew figures upon glass with var
nish. applied the corroding fluid, then cut away
the glass around the drawing. When the var
nish was removed the figures appeared raised
upon dark ground.
Mezzotinto owed its invention to the simple
accident of the gun-barrel of a sentry becoming
rusted with dew. The swaying to and fro of a
chandelier in a cathedral suggested to Galileo
the application of the pendulum. The art of
hthographing was perfected through sug-
gestions made by accident. A poor musician
was curious to know whether music could not
be etched upon stone as well as upon "copper"
After he had prepared his slab his mother
asked him to make q memorandum Of such
clotnes as sne proposed 10 send away to be
washed. Not having pen, ink and paper con-
venient, he wrote the list on the stone 9th the
etching preparation, intending to make copy
OF it at leisure. A few days later when about
to clean the stone, he wondered what effect
aqua FORTS would have upon it. He applied
the acid, and in q few minutes saw the writing
standing out in relief. The next step necessary
was simply to ink the stone and take of an
impression.
The shop of q Dublin tobacconist by the
name Of Lundyfoot was destroyed by fire.
While he was gazing dolefully into the smold-
ering ruins he noticed that his poorer neigh
bors were gathering the snuff from the can
listers. He tested the snuff for himself and
discovered that the fire had largely improved
Its pungency and aroma. It was hint worth
profiting by. He secured another shop, built
a lot Of ovens, subjected the snuff to q heating
process, gave the brand particular name, and
in few years became rich through an acct
dent which he at first thought had completely
ruined him. The process Of whitening sugar
was discovered in Q curious way. hen that
had gone through clay puddle went with her
muddy feet into q sugar house. She left her
tracks on a pile Of sugar. 1t was noticed that
wherever her tracks were the sugar was
whitened. Experiments were instituted, and
the result was that wet clay came to be used
in refining sugar. The origin of ue-tinted
paper came about by q mere slip of the hand.
The wife Of William East, an English paper
maker, accidentally let blue bag fall into one
OF the vats Of pulp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-20

From the Philadelphis Record.
Mrs. westend-"Didyo you zee the artist whist
Ter while in England?"
Mr.. Lakeside COT Chicago indeed;
heard her whistle"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-20

When man dies suddenly, without having
guide 10 the law, ssthe coroner has to be called
in and an inquest held to ascertain the cause Of
death. But" adds the writer, "when he dies
after having been attended by q doctor, then
everybody knows Why he died, and IN inquest
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MONEY TO LoAN-wE HAVE AT OUR DIS:
ssa, Ts s.s
's d@o03t FITCH 4 fSf ps e BROWN oNs, NV
unencumbered real estate in Washington, D. c.: con-
mission; address r o Boz 81, Seorsssown. B. b. & S0
Address PSNcfPaLn s Star oos VIII 0e dso9
MoNEY TO LOAN ON. REAL ESTATE sR-
is asa. VIM VI M MFT + 4, 2. ~,
WAANS.TIEID,assls,ooo FOR THREE or FIVE
1 asss and 10th 'S sssSs
7 ,oANs-MoNEY TO LOAN IN SUNS TO SUIT.
dl9-1m Atlantic Building.
MONEY TO LOAN AT FIVE PER CENT ON AP
ssey Real E' TYIEs KUI hs eGSn's
-" $4,000; AZ ooo
GEO A. JORDAN,
a,s-,u Successor to Whitaker = Jordan.
S. 600 EoB , YEARS AT PER CENT ON
a,s',v CHARLES W 81! HA ! ? w.
WI security in sums to suit; charges nominal.
dI5-1m go + st. NV
Mooney TO LOAN ON APPROVED REAL Es-
dis:im JOHN SHERMAN co. 14o7 Est
MONEY TO LOAN AT Low RATES ON LOCAL
Bonds, stocks, &c s''0 A- FRANK f. PEI6TzE,
d11-2w 1873 street.
MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE IN SUMS
security is good o. G. GREEN. 363 7th st. NV
On approved real estate security,
MONEY TO LOAN : $4,000, $4,000 IS 600,
IN n slS09 and other sums to suit ALFkED Il
14th ST. and X. I. ave. d6-1m
MONEY ADVANCED TO BUY HOMES or TO
Tacs cneeed il Tie event Of deatS easy monthly
payments; little more than rent Will buy . home.
'1 20 sd III eas
REL hsTA yISJ IN Y s y nSX;nv
SIX PER s GEE1 Al fs 4 Il f2S QUARTERLY
SMALL PREMIUM CHANGED
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1900 ON REAL ESTATE.
800 Inesl THos E. wAGGAMAN
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rlty mere WM. 4. HOL1LMAN, Attorney,
n24-lm 1921 + st. NV
MONEY TO LOAN IN AMOUNTS TO SUIT AT
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E2l-3m GEO. W. LINKINS 10th and II sts
MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE AND
ia 5S.4am JAS F. BROWN. Sssi 81 Fsssss
MONEY LOANED, IN SUMS TO SUIT, FOR 5.
V1 10, 10 or 20 years. Easy payments. In the
event OF death lean Is Cancelled without further pay
nls and property turned over free OF ncun.brsn
OF Pnlladelphia is the best devised enable
ties to their homes for the ordinary cost of rent
Cal! Tor a circular and full explanation.
se2s-6m +. II. SMITH son, Agents, 1929 st.
MONEY TO LOAN
VI. IN SUMS FROM $500 UPWARD,
Al THE Low EST RATES OF INTEREST
AND COMMISSION
ON
REAL ESTATE IN THIS DISTRICT
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MONEY TO LOAN
M In sums to suit at lowest rates approved real
estate security. FITCH FOX q BROWN,
90 1427 Pennsylya ave-
MONEY TO LOAN
VA AT LOWEST RATES OF INTEREST
ON REAL ESTATE SECURITY.
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SEQ 1924 ST. NV
MONEY TO LOAN s on F ZEAL ESTATE AT Low;
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SAA CASES OF RUBBERS TO BE GIVEN AWAY
eOV With every 81 so shoe sale you can uet \ pair
o. Mems Ladies, or Misses Rubbers gratis. DOUBLE
COMBINATION, 18th st. s.e dI7-(St
noN,r MISS YOUR CHANCE TO GET A GOOD
~ kefiAbie Storm Coat at g. SO, at the
LYNDON AND LIVERPOOL CLOTHING co,
no-9m 7th and q sta.
fvxn a.As SoaS SUIT OR OyERCoAT YOU WILL
LYNDON AND LLvkkrVOL CLOIHika 90,
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BOTH ARE SILENT, But IT rs BELIEVED QUAY
GOT WHAT RE wANrED-wANAMAKRR SAID TO
BE SELECTED FOR THE cABINEr-sHERMAN TO
BE SECRETARY OF STATE.