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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

At least one thousand persons must
have been at the fair grounds Sunday
afternoon, to see Sells circus unload
ed from the cars. A disagreeable
rain also arrived and remained dur
ing the evening. The citizens and
circus people thought they had as
good a right to be there as the rain,
so they remained Hundreds of the
people had umbrellas, and the view
presented by the large number of UNI
brellas was novel one. Hundreds
of men, women and children had
neither umbrellas or rubber coats, but
they remained several hours, regard
less of the wet, and viewed the work
of unloading the vans and animals Of
the circus. The two train Of cars
were unloaded in remarkably short
time. 1t was lively and interesting
scene, and if the weather had been
pleasant, would have been witnessed
by probably half the people of the
city.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

The remains of Mrs. Trippler were
brought to town Saturday, from De-
troit, at which place she died last
Thursday. Six members of the
Knights of Pythias lodge, escorted the
remains from the steamer to the
hearse. The funeral took place Sat
urday, and was largely attended.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

The propeller Garden City arrived
here Thursday, having made round
trip to Cleveland in only FIVE days.
She towed four lumber barges both
ways, and the propeller and tow car
ried over one and half million feet
of lumber. This is the best record
for a tow that we know of.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Patrick Reynolds, who has been in
town some time, for treatment, was
carried aboard the steamer City OF
Mackinac, Friday, and goes to Port
Huron. While here he was looked
after by the Altoona lodge, I. o. o. F.,
of which he was member.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Horace Bailey left on steamer AL.
pena, Wednesday night, for Detroit
He was accompanied by DIR. Ziegen.
fuss, and goes for treatment. The
doctor returned Sunday night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30
j u m ID If

Our buyer has lately been in the market for bargains,
and owing to the backward and large Auction
sales held in New York, has purchased very large
We will sell them during the month of JUNE, sharing
our profits with Customers. Every day during Juno
we will offer
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

The barge Banner, which loaded
ties for J. A. Widner, at the railroad
wharf last week, had deck load %
ties high.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

The best remedy as a spring tonic,
for horses and cattle of all kinds, is
Bostwick's condition powders. 20
cents per pound.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Pure drugs and medicines, and all
the best and leading patent medicines
now manufactured, always on hand
at Bostwick's, sign of the red mortar.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Go to Bostwick's drug store for
homeopathic medicines, as he has a
full assortment.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Duncan McRae loaded the schoon-
ers Mary Hattie and Ford with cedar
posts and trap net stakes last week,
for Lake Erie ports.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

E. A. Tulian and G. Fox, of the
fish hatchery, arrived home Wednes.
day, from their fish planting trip to
Lake Michigan, and left last Sunday
for Northville-their seasons work
at the hatchery here being done.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

The best and cheapest condition
powders is Bostwick's. 20 cents per
pound.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Bostwick's drug store is headquar-
tiers for Humphreys and Boericke q
Tafel's homeopathic medicines.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Bird, from Cen.
trail America, are visiting friends in
town. Mrs. Bird is niece of Mrs. j
III. Ansell. Mr.. Bird starts this even.
ing on trip to California while his
wife will remain in Alpena,-and he
expects to return soon and make this
city his future home.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30
r. M. DONNELLY.
tAttt Nal nj DAott NJ -

Regimental Headquarters I'd Regt.,
Flint, NJ ich. May 26th, 1888.
Respectfully forwarded, approved, with the
take effect the last day of camp this year, as
there is n prospect OF 1t. Col. Donnelly being
able to be with us during this years camp.
signed approves the above, for while the Reg-
ment and State Militia lose one of its best,
most earnest, careful and efficient officers, he
loses warm personal friend, hearty sup
porter In all measures for the welfare of the
"Old Third" and genial companion whose
presence will be missed not only by him but by
G., BROWN,
Col. Comdg. Regt.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

John Chapliske had his hand las
cerated by the slab saw in the Mason
mill, Monday forenoon.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

When suffering from severe cold,
try Bostwick's Compound Cough
Syrup. Sure cure.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

The following regimental order
was issued by Col. Brown, of the Sd
regiment, in reply to the resignation
of Col. Donnelly, copy of which is
also given.
ALPENA, MICH, MAY q, 1855.
Col. c. s. BROWN.
OF Lieutenant Colonel of the Third Regiment,
M. 3. T., to take effect July list next on account
OF removal from the State. l desire to express
stall. aud to the Line officers and comrades of
the "Old Third, - for the Kindness and uniform
courtesy with which have been treated during
the State service. / sincerely regret that the
demands of business call me from you, and |
shall always hold you In the kindest remem-
brance.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

The 81. L." cigar is the best cigar
made. No wonder it is a favorite.
Try the brand.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

The Comstock single mill manu-
featured over 100000 shingles per
day last week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

M. N. Bedford & Co. received some
500 tons of soft and hard coal last
week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

We call attention to the new "ad"
of Ash &Cole, who have recently
opened hardware store on Water
street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Ifyou desire a fragant and agreeable
smoke, get 81. L." cigar.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Meeting of the Common Council
next Monday night, at the Council
Room.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

John Reynolds has charge of the
Office of M. N. Bedford & Co.'S steam
boat warehouse.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Miss Lille Aris was visiting with
friends at Huntsville, last week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Geo. Plude, of Ossineke, has had
his pension increased.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

A freezing machine has been plac-
ed in the brewery of j. Beck Il Co.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

1t is probable that the business
places will be closed this afternoon.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30
PERSONAL.

S. III, Davis returned to Detroit
this week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

c. o. Rice, school house plan sc
W. Il. Rogers, rent of Sd ward school IS 0t
j. Marsh, labor 81
A. Bowie. W
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Ladies collars, cuffs, belts. gloves
hosiery, fans and parasols, SOC store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

G. S. Ramsay, of the Cheboygan
Tribune, was passenger on the AL
pena, Sunday, to attend the State
editors's convention at Detroit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

r S. A. l.. Warner returned from his
n trip south, Friday night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Wanted-A competent girl for gen.
eral homework, one who understands
cooking. Mrs. j. A. Widner, Sd street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

F. N. Clark. of the u. S. fish com
mission, returned to Worthwhile, We'd
nesday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

The city received several car loads
Of tile by Detroit steamers last week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Mrs. j. Reynolds came to town
Thursday, from Bay City, by steamer
Arundel.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Walter Kellogg went to Detroit
this week to pass few days.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

e Harry Morse left on Sundays
n steamer, for Ann Arbor.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

A. Damn left for Marine City, Sat-
urday, on account of the serious i'll
ness of his daughter at that place.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Rogers took a
trip to Oscoda, Thursday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Mrs. G. b. Greedy left on steamer
Alpena, Sunday, for Detroit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Pasturing for horses at the Pulford
farm, 90 cents per week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Carl Hopper left on his return to
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Thursday last.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

The Mystic base ball club, of this
city, endeavored to form a shore
league, comprising clubs from Alpe-
ma, Oscoda and Tawas. At one time
it was believed that they would be
successful, but lately, it seems as if
the shore league would not be FORM
ed. This, however. is not the fault Of
the Mystic club, and seems to be be-
cause clubs can not be organized at
Oscoda and Tawas. The victories of
the Mystics over the Tawas club last
year, should not discourage the Tawas
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

G. w. Richardson was among the
passengers who landed off the steam
er Alpena, Saturday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Mrs. L. G. Dafoe took passage on
the express, Monday, for Fenton-
her father being seriously ill.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Alex Mckay is building house
on futile street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Leave orders for bottled milk at
MnllerMeiss q Co.'S store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

G. l.. Maltz, H. H. Trippler and
j. j. Alger were among the passen-
gers who left on steamer Mackinac
Monday night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

f. w. Fletcher arrived home Sun
day night, from New York trip.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

F. w. Gilchrist returned by steam
er Mackinac, from Detroit, Sunday
night last.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

The Guards were drilling on the
streets, Friday night last
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Miss Grant, of Ontario, is visiting
with Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. Mcdonald.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Buying in quantity for Four Stores in place of one
it is not surprising that afford to sell goods
at the prices paid by others and yet make profit We
give customers the benefit of buying for cash and at
the right time, and June Bargains will be greater
than any known
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Good house to rent Enquire at
ARGUS Office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Children's straw hats cheap, at 99c
store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Mr.. and Mrs. E. o. Avery return
ed home Friday night, from Detroit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Walter Richardson and wife came
to town Saturday, to attend the fun
eral of their father.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Hammocks and croquet sets, at 900
store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

The officers Of the nj. T.. Ladies
Aid Society, elected last Wednesday
evening, are as follows
President-Mrs j. Hiser.
1st Vice-Pres.-Mrs. T. C. Lester.
I'd Vice-Pres.-Mrs. G. r. Howes.
Secretary-Miss M. Richards.
Treasurer-Mrs. f. A. Bray.
Directors-Mrs. G.. r. Howes, Mrs. ii.
McKinn, Mrs. j. M. Crawford and Miss II
Nef.
The next session Of the society
takes place tomorrow afternoon.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Rev. F. N. Barlow and lady arriv.
ed in town Saturday, from Harris
vile, and will remain during Memo
rial Day.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Mrs. w. III. Post and daughter are
visiting with friends at Memphis,
Michigan.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Some time in February or March house con
tanning some poor people up along the Com
stock branch. was burned and IL Is claimed
was burned by one of our engines
knew nothing about the matter until the
case came for trial, and know nothing of the
merits OF the case. At the same time the facts
remain that the homes are burned and the oc
cupants had their household effects destroyed
I am informed that in making up the ac
count, these people proved q loss Of property
therefore enclose you my check for $780, and
ask you to pay to the people direct who sus
tanned the loss. This has nothing to do with
the suit. AS / said before l have no know
ledge OF the merits OF Ii.
r. A, AIGER
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Miss Lunn, who has been visiting
with Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Greedy, left
town Sunday on her return to Boston.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

A second plant of young white fish
was made in Long Lake last Thurs
day. The plant consisted of what
we're left in the hatchery tanks, and
not being enough for regular ship
ment to distant point, were turned
over to Henry Bolton who took them
to Long Lake. Altogether, over 8
million white fish have been placed
in Long Lake this spring, and if they
mature, will be Of immense benefit to
the fish commission as it will enable
them to obtain supply of eggs to
help stock their hatcheries.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30
OUR TELEPHONE.

Business notices under this headin 10 cents FER
line for each insertion.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

o. L. Partridge received a large
safe Saturday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

The Opera House was crowded to
suffocation last night by the Eckert.
Robinson Combination. The play,
Checkerd Lives, was ably presented.
Miss Eckert again showed herself to
be an actress of rare power and versi-
tally. Mr.. Robinson as Jingle, a
Lawyers Clerk, presented bit of re-
markably fine character acting. His
drunken scenes we're so true to nature
that it caused remarks in the audience,
"he's been there BEFORE" although he
never touches liquor. In the third
act Mr.. Robinson was simply grand.
His wonderful struggle against the
temptation to drink was magnificent
and elected rounds of applause, be.
coming an ovation when he said, mo
sir, l won't" No greater temperance
lecture was ever delivered to an Ad-
rian audience. The company in sup
port was very good.-Adrian Times.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

One dollar pays for the ARGUS for
one year.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30
Clearances
= Oah1
Secretary.

The following steamers and vessels
cleared during the past week from
this port:
Banner, 10000 railway ties, Cleveland.
Barge Wyandotte, $4,000 ties, Chicago.
Barge Golden Rule, $4,000 ties.
Barge Lady Franklin, $4,000 lumber, Buffalo.
Barge Monitor, $50, 900 lumber, Tonawanda.
Barge Lone Star, SAC, 900 lumber, sandusky.
Propeller Westford, SOC, 900 lumber, Buffalo.
Schooner Luh, $4,000 lumber Chicago.
Schooner Muir 900 lumber, Chicago.
Schooner American, 2so, 900 lumber, Chicago.
Schooner Madura, 800, 900 lumber, Chicago.
Barge Casey, $50, 900 lumber, Cleveland.
Barge Maize, 1000 lumber, Toledo.
Schooner Halstead $4,000 ties, Detroit.
Schooner Adventure, l65, 900 Detroit.
Propeller Abercorn, 275,o0o lumber. Toledo.
Barge Gen. Chief. S00,o 900 lumber, Buffalo.
Propeller Missouri, 100000 lumber, Chicago.
Barge johnson. $50, 900 lumber, Buffalo.
Barge Smith, $40, 900 lumber. Buffalo.
Schooner Mary Hattie, 6,ooe grape vine poles and
400 trap net stakes, Huron.
Propeller Garden City, 10000 lumber, SOC, 900
shingles, 100000 lath, 1000 posts, Cleve'nd,
Barge Blood, $4,000 lumber, Buffalo.
Schooner Bissell, 375, 900 lumber, Cleveland.
Schooner sippican, 1eo,o 900 lumber, New Baltimore
The total shipments Of lumber, ETC.,
during the past week, are as follows :
Lumber, ZOO
100000
lOO,ooo
Railway ties 10000
CEDAR posts o,ooo
The total shipments of lumber,
lath, and cedar posts, shingles, etc,
from the commencement of naviga-
ton, is as follows:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Mrs. j. L. McCauley arrived home
Saturday night, from visit with her
sister in the southern part of the
State.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

The following is a copy of the
letter sent some time ago to Geo. L.
Maltz by Gen. Alger, and speaks for
itself. 1t is the kind of letter we
like To publish
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

See $3.50 baby carriages, 99c store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-30

Decoration day to-day.
Fine line of box paper, 99c store.
Baby carriages cheap, at csc store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03
Grand RAPIDS.

The weather is very fine at present, and
you will see the young fellows on the road
with their kids on for styles.
John Poundstone is starting in the cattle
business-the stock is Jersey.
f. G. Snedaker is moving to Grand
Ridge.
Mr.. Morris Maggie is buying fine car.
load of horses to take to Iowa.
JIG. Davis is the coming assessor this
spring. -,
Mr.. David Poundstone will be the next
supervisor, and the republicans will be
chattering their teeth like wet hen, and
the Marseilles papers will not have the
chance to crow as last spring. Dave Is a
good democrat, and the republicans will
not nominate candidate and MIR. Pound
stone will have large majority, and the
town will be better pleased. The repu6ll-
cans have a set back this fall, and then
YOU will see Cleveland our president and
Blaine will crawl back like the hedgehog
and stay-not six weeks but six years
CYCLONE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03

The first act passed by Congress after
that to put the constitution In force was an
act for a tariff. -Repubttcan.
Now in point of fact that is true, but
the inference that the Republican would
draw, that 1t was protective tariff as now
underatood, is not true, as the debates OF
Congress clearly prove. 1t was one fol
revenue, and not one single item of the
less than so taved, was taxed as high as &c
per cent The average per cent being 81
per cent.
But grant that it was protective tariff
what commentary 1t is on American
system" that while s19 was deemed am
pie to protect Americans in 1889 1t now
takes about As per cent ad oalorem, and YET
fails to do the same work!
Then the sharpest protectionists pleade d
the imposition of the tax as aside from
revenue requirements) a temporary expe
dient only. Hamilton himself admitted
the force of the free trade argument bu
thought because other nations restricted
trade the United States ought to do so t.
as long as they did. The argument of i'm
mediate expediency more than positive
assertion of an economic truth, wa!
the potential force of Hamilton's re-
port on the subject. The adoption Of pro
lection as national policy came later
However it does not make a protective
system any more desirable that 1t may have
been agreed to by "the fathers"
But Mr.. 20" says that the present system
Is not taxation" neither is 1t unjust"
What is a protective duty? The bes
definition is that given by the leading
protectionist journal of America, the
Philadelphia american, towit: "A protec
tive duty is one having for its object thu
diversion of part Of the capital and labo
of the people out of the channels il
which it would run otherwise, int
channels farored or created by Ido' Ii
other words, into Industries that the tariff
protects by raising the price OF products
by barring out foreign products of thu
same kind at lower price. 1t canno
protect unless it does so act as Lar. rh'
government says 1t does not want the reve.
nue. but tile manufacturer can collect 1t. l
not this tax? If not, what Is 1t? Tha
duty is paid to some one by some one-i
must be or there is no protection. II ma,
be called TAX" or an import" but 1t is
tax Just the same, though the government
may never get cent of it. And is it no
unjust to take from the many to give to tn
| few?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03
pert went back greatly disguised. st.tip,

pert went back greatly disguised, stating
that 1t was but very poor quality of low
pressure marsh gas, common everywhere.
This report of the Joliet expert lie.
however, contradicted by the Morris Her.
aid reporter who visited the WELL who of
course finds 1t rich rock gas $50 land
that capital only Is needed to make that
region the wonder of the country" The
Morris man says: Mr.. Carter, who is a
trustworthy man says "that they oftimes
utilize the gas for the purpose of lighting
up the barn yard OF dark night, and by
the brilliant light thus afforded they are
enabled to 60 about their chores as readily
as If 1t was the brightest moonlight night.
Gas was encountered in this well Feb. 5,
1867. A hired man, Alex. Lee, while pass.
ing the well with lighted lantern was
suddenly enveloped in flame-above him
and around him all was one vast body of
flame it lasted but an instant when II was
gone save huge volume of fame that
was being vomited up through the well /;
the people became alarmed; neighbors
saw the fire and came for miles around to
assist in extinguishing it; on reaching the
scene they were dumfounded and many
were confident the millennium had come,
but the mystery was solved in few days
and nothing more was thought of II until
the wells recently discovered in Ohio and
Indiana have become so prominent. A
we'll on Andrew Johnson's farm, three
quarters of a milo west of the Center, is so
fnll of gas as to make 1t decidedly uncom-
Portable for the more timid people of his
household. At times the water in the we'll
will seethe, size, plunge, boil and splash
amidst an awful roar AS to make the distur-
bance anything but inviting. A we'll In
the northeast corner of the township one
near the southwest corner, and numerous
others denote the presence of gas" This
observer concludes that there is natural
gas there in UNLIMITED quantities."