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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-07-23

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Boys straw hats at 90c store.
Baby carriages cheap at 99c store.
Wool brings from II to 20 cents here.
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\ sidewalk is needed to the cemetery.
Jas. A. Case has charge Of the Pioneer
this week
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There are number OF professional
beggars in town.
Only one dollar Il year-the ARGUS.
Hosiery and handkerchiefs at 09c store.
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n twelve inch tile drain Is being placed
in the upper end OF Old6eld street.
Rev. VanAuken had for his subject
Sunday last the Needs Of Alpena."
C, Mckay, steward Of the propeller
Rhoda Stewart, died ut the hospital Sun
day.
Arthur Heney has purchased the Rock
farm dairy, about two miles from the
city.
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The j. l.. cigars are superior to all 9TH
| ers,
Glassware and crockery cheap at 99c
store.
Chas. Cruel will supcrintend the cook
ing for the Guards al the State encamp.
ment.
James Whalen, John Cole and J. H.
Watson have been granted increase Of
pensions.
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There was a light frost Monday morn
ing but not great deal Of damage has
been reported
The little schooner Emma carried ten
tons Of scrap iron from this port to De-
trolt last week.
Call on Harshaw Il Kimball for your
harvesting tools.
See bargains on 5, 10 and 25 cent count
ers at 99c store.
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AuSable has contracted for having
electric street lights. Twenty street
lamps are to be used.
Weather has been cool during the past
week. Heavy clouds and north winds
were the cause thereof.
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The members of the two tents. X. o.
T. NJ. will enjoy themselves at a Long
Lake picnic, on the Both.
According to reports from farmers, the
hay crop of this county will average one
and half tons TO the acre.
The finest of all kinds of tobaccos in the
market, at j. Levyn's.
New line of ladies pins, ear drops and
| set rings at 9yc store.
Three persons were upset from row
boat last Sunday, at Long Lake, but
managed TO get ashore safe.
The barge Burnside brought cargo
of GOO tons OF coal dust last week for the
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-07-23

Very little business was done at the
Prohibition county convention last Sat-
urday, and no delegates to the State con-
vention were chosen. Arrangements
were made for noted Prohibition speak
ers to be here in September and a repre-
sentative is to be sent to the townships
In a few weeks, to waken enthusiasm in
the Prohibition cause.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-07-23

The water company has just finished
laying new water mains as follow: Sagi-
nav street, four and half blocks; Lock
wood, one block; Ninth, one block; Bald
win, one block; Third, two blocks Camp
bell, one block; Norwegian, one block;
Cavanagh, one block, and Eleventh, one
block. Total, 14t blocks. The city has
now some 80 miles OF water mains.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-07-23

New line of ladies pins, ear drops and
set rings at 9!c store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-07-23
Il. MCDADE
For Sale.

DR.. Mcclure cures all chronic discharges
from the ears.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-07-23
OUR TELEPHONE.

Business notices under this headin g, 10 cents Tel
line for each insertion.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-07-23

According to reports from farmers, the
hay crop of this county will average one
and half tons TO the acre.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-07-23

The paving Of that part of Washington
avenue between First and Second streets,
will not be done until the paving on the
north side Of the river Is completed.
The reason for not doing il after the
Second street pavement was completed
was owing TO the sand on the tile drain
not having packed sufficiently.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-07-23

The finest of all kinds of tobaccos in the
market at J. Levyn's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-07-23

Mrs. Wall and daughter arrived from
Owosso last night, accompanied by Miss
Emma Thayer.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-07-23

The members of the two tents. X. O.
T. NJ. will enjoy themselves at Long
Lake picnic, on the Both.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-07-23

+. $. Goodrich, formerly business
man Of this city, now represents one OF
the Florida districts in Congress. Mr..
Goodrich got his position as Congressman
by reason Of the Republican majority In
the Home Of Representatives turning
out the man who received the most votes,
and placing Goodrich in his position.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-07-23

n man named A. Mccain was killed on
the steamer Arundel, at Point Lookout,
last Saturday. He was looking out of
the gang way and his head came in con-
tact with Spite. One ear was taken off,
and his head crushed so badly that he
died about ten minutes after receiving
the blow. The remains were taken to
Tawas and placed on the accommodation
train, and transported TO Milford, Mich
igan, where his wife and three children
live. He was on his way to Port Arthur.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-07-23

James Hamilton, DR.. Secrist and Geo.
knight left for Washington Territory
last night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-07-23

Boys straw hats at 90c store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-07-23

Mrs. G. +. Scheumm, Of Detroit, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Mona.
CHAN.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-07-23

Weather has been cool during the past
week. Heavy clouds and north winds
were the cause thereof.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-07-03
Mortgage Sale.

of the sum of Six Hundred Eleven and Six
teen Hqndredths Dollars. .GS6ll.I6J which
upon o certain notice mortgage, duly exc
cutsd ~, and delivered by John Keller
ing date the 2lst day of November.
A. D. 1887 and, with power of sale therein
contained duly recorded in the office of the
stearns and State of Minnesota, on the sixth
day OF DecemberA. ID. 1851 at O'Clock p. NJ.
in book u: OF mortgages. on pages 474, 475 and
476, no action or proceeding having been in
sLiiuted, at law or otherwise, to recover the
debt secured by said mortgage, or any
part thereof:
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given,
in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute
in such case made and provided, the said
mortgage will be fOreclosed by a sale of the
premises described in and conveyed by said
mortgage, viz: The southwest quarter of the
Gurarter Of tue south west quarter
q section ,, number twenty seven, 81, Of
four, ,124 North of Range No. thirty, 800
west, containing eighty 800 acres more or
less, according 70 the U; s. Government sur
Minnesota with the hereditaments and OPP
purtenances; which sale will be made by the
Sheriff of said Stearns County. at the front
Cloud in said county and State, on the eighth
day of August A. D. 1890 at ten o'clock a. m.
of that day at public vendue, to the high
est bidder tor cash, 10 pay said
debt aud interest, and the taxes, If
any, on said premises, and twenty
fivs dollars attorneys fees as stipulated Ia
and by said mortgage In case of foreclosure,
and the disbursements allowed by law;
subject to redemption at any time within
one year from the day OF sale, as pro iided
by law.
Dated June 10th, A, D. 1890.
THE MINNESOTA LOAN AND TRUST COMPANY,
Mortgage.
neys for Mortgage.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-07-03
fIortgaGo Sa e.


Default il,i - : been Eati,, in the pavmeu
of the sum OF I ~" llundr-'l and Forty Dol
lars, lS2iU 90 ~, ., i is q iincd TO he Gue lt
tie DIT" o. &C" upon q c5rtlin Merit
gage. du.N " Il. 4 an" q, jiVcrvd by Marih
iLus y. x i ;.Ml : /" Anna \. kaI,uuI
Glis "i!cj to Joseph I<i:ivr and Herman J
Huskamp as c;eecnt"r> "i tn" estate of Wi
liam Bo,'n"r, 'io,"H>rG, t:,.gIItg date III @
Twenty matt; day a NHrTi1. :. H. -, li.t:
VITA p"".,r t" %tl' ti."."ii en- aIItd, duly
recorded in IT," "sn"r "r Register q
stearns. "n" STATE Of M;:n"~. Ia. ~ tie
i; I; ~ ~, =: {" ,, ,n = 81: is.
p.2" Z:r Wi.:"h >:'iH I'crt ,:;,.r ~ eiy.ll >
sv@uie re pa !..uGl e. ,Hn,y :..',' !Iut:,-l
dollars, 2.l0Oi according to tie conditions
ofone prOmiSOry note due Marcn 10Th, 1892,
bearing interest at the rate of ten per cent
per annum until paid, rayabte ann annqR21 i
bred and Thirty and 50 lA1 Dollars, S2,4U, G9!.
which = secured by said Mort% ige, is not
due at :hn dot" "rthiS publication. III is To
become uHe t:.@l;''''; ::'i - ."',."i u pro-
ceeding hvirG been iuSt.t"t'I. at law or
otherwise. 10 r"ruy,r tn ,.>n' >"cG!"d by
said MortHa"", any pari ,hcreo::
That bv virtue ,iiLr i,,I%.rui <S!,, c5;;imineI
in said Mortgage, pursuant to the >taiuIG in
such case made ANA prov td".t. thH sid -,nTJ-
gage Will be toyrrl0s ed by N.ti" t., the prelu-
Uses described! IN "ni conveyed i'T cid Mort
gage, VIZ: \ 81 tn" H"gIii. ,>l quarter aud
the En.lh Wat: Cf H." S..Gft.,:.<t Quarter
[ne4 ana ~ sc. j. al Of ), ciI,,.! lu!uirr three
twenty-thrce Il23l, NORTH OF range number
thirty-iOur (3i) west containing two hundred
hirty-three and fiity-three hundreths acres
(2S3 3d. 1901 according TO United States Gov
eminent survey thereof, be the same more
or less, in Stearns County ana State of Min
nesota. with the Entertainments and appur-
fences; which sale will be made by the Sh ar
If OF said Siearns County, at the font door
of the Court House, in the City of st. Ciold.
in said County and state. on the 9Th day of
July A. ID. 1890, at 10 O'Clock q. m, of that
day, at public vendue. to the highest bidder
for cash. TO pay said debt ana Interest, and
the taxes If any, on said premises, and sew
entyfi dollars attorneys fees As stipulated
in and by said Mortgage In case of fore
closure. nj the disbursements allowed by
law: subject To redemption at any tine
within one year rom the time of sale, as
provided by law.
Dated Nav 9th \. ID. lSN.
JOSEPH kISAkER aud
HERMAN J. HASkAMP,
Executors of the Estate of
WIN. BONNER, Deceased,
- Mortgages.
ID. w. RUCKART,
Mortgages Attorney,
St Cloud, MINI,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-07-03
THOUSAN S POISONED.

In reent work on Heart Disease, Dr.
Franklin Miles-the noted specialist-gives
many new and startling facts. Thous-
ands of people are slowly poisining
themselves weakening their hearts by
che use of tea, coffee, tobacco and al,
cohol. These are heart whips. causing
it to beat rapidly, thus gradually wear
ing it out, producing shortness OF breath
when exercising, pains in side and
sholder, hungry and faint spell. Finally
swelling of the ankles and sudden death.
For weakened and irritated hearts the
press everywhere highly recommend the
New Heart Cure discovered by DR.. Frank
lin Miles, which is fer sale at ]. B. Perk,
ins.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-07-03

B.P. Hutchinson, Of Chicago, popularity
known as cold IIutcll," frds time in the
midst OF his enormous business to de-
vote considerable time to literature
He is an admircr Of Mr. Lathrop's latest
novel, "would you kill him."
and recently expressed great surprise at
the truthful representation i'll that vol
umn of the method pursued i'll the speu-
lative wheat business. "You got it al
most exactly right" said he to Mr..
Lathrop; "and while l was reading that
part, wondered how in the world you
had learned so much about it. But
when came to the place where you de-
scribed Michigan Avenue and the old
feet of grain ships, Isaid to myself, why
he's been there." Curiousiv enough,
Mr.. Lathrop had never been i'll Chicago
when he wrote the book.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-07-03
OTI%5TFrN lND ANSWER.

The following is the un solicited ex'
iu> son 3.a Traveller who has just re-
t"rrcd lrom n trip over THE Burling-
t"a":
What road III Ii the great Northwest
IS smooLhc@t, pIeasantcst, and best,
with every sweetest comfort blest?
"Thc Burlington"
What road has engines strong and fleet,
Recommendations most complete,
iJnpIoyys alI polite and neat:
The Burlington
What road that ever strives to please
f. patrons all. consult their case,
md 10 their safety always sees:
The Burlington"
So when your summer tour YOU make,
70 mountain, to seaside, falls, Or lake,
Iour own good sense will bid you-take
The Burlington"
For full inlormation about the line,
write to VI. &c. Kenyon, Gen. Pass.
Agent, ST. 7 aul, Mimi.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-07-03
We Caution All Against Them.

The unprecedented success and merit
of Ely's Cream balm-a real cure for ca
tarrh, hay fever and cold in the head
has induced many adventures to place
catarrh medicines dearing some resem-
blance in appearance. style or name upon
the market, in order to trade upon the
of Ely's Cream Balm. Don't
be deceived. Buy only Ely's Cream Balm.
Many in yovr immediate locality will
testify In highest commentator of it.
\ particle is applied into each nostril;
no pain; agreeable to use. Price SO cents.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-07-03

"Count that day lost whose slow
descending sun
Views from thy hand no worthy &C
ton dOnc"
For renoyating the system, eliminiat
ing all poisons from the blood, whether #
scrofulous or malarial origin, S. S. S. has
won the name of Golden Liquid TO
women it imparts freshness ofcompleXion,
beauty of form and elasticity OF step.
This is the long record of a purely vcgc-
table remedy whose fame is widespread
over two continents; which lla, retained
it's popularity for over half a century its
demand increasing at home, and orders
coming for it where the English tongue
is never spoken. This speaks volumes
for it's efficacy.
Swit's Specific IS. S. S. is not most
rum of a brief days existence, such as
spring up like the mushroom, but thous-
ands of testimonials from men. women
and even reputable physicians attest its
keep it at the front. What convining
evidence farther can the afflicted world
demand?
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free.
SWIFT SPECIFIC Co. Atlanta, Ga.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-07-03
GONE FOR GOOD.

1t is to be hoped that the barbarous
hustle has gone for good, BUTT is certain
the great discovery of DR.. Franklin Miles
has come to stay and alleviate human
suffering. This wonderful nerve food and
medicine builds up WORKOUT system,
cures fits, spasms, headache, nervous
prostration, dizziness. sleeplessness
monthly pains, sexual trouble. etc. Mrs
John 1. Miller, of Valparaiso, Ind. and ].
D. Taylor, of Logansport, Ind, gained
2Opounds a month while takingit. Finely
illustrated treats on NERVOUS Disease"
and sample bottle of the Nervine, free
at ]. B. Perkins.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-07-03
Dissolution Notice

The partnership heretofore existing I'M
der the firm name OF Bennett & Tayior. as
butchers and dealers in meats, vegetables
etc.,l this day dissolved by mutual consent
Charles II. Bennett withdrawing from the
firm. The surviving partner, who will con
duct the business hencefOrth, has assumed
all liabilities, and will collect all outstand-
ing accounts. Signed,
CHAS. H BENNETT.
STUART TAYLOR
Sank Centre, Mimi, June I, 1890,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-07-03

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SIa TIIri -, ,-: .'% IL; ','t' ~, 80 an, ="
believing also that observation-disclosures
'S 4 u. @,'S'uiI' nag III slaie"H. n:~."h-
u.. .rtAc Other OF tn" ,.-.-. .,...':,.,
o carnations, and LclclI"I,-rl@,r thu,
. ~ 'v'"b..tua' party IS >ui v",t.Id Il"
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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-07-03
MELRUSE.

DR. Little, of Sank Centre was in our
village ON Friday last, on business.
Miss Hester Brown OF Minneapolis is
here this week on visit to Maj. Clark's
family, the Mujor being her uncle.
Bills were posted, this week, announ-
ci"p The Fourth of July celebration at
th.& place, This would appear a little
l"tc 10 @ut into The field, yet we hope it
viii answer every purpose and that it
will Hrj iutcrlcrlcrc with the general out
/. n. Parsons went to Wisconsin on
n, aAay, 10 enjoy his annual vacation OF
Z monyt.
!, d. Jones Of Fergus Falls has assumed
charge of The Great Northern station at
THIS place, during the absence of c. M.
Persons
kubc Rithmoud and wife of Fergus
Fails peat several days here this week
visiting his brother Eds family.
{. ID. Lamb returned from N. D. last
week to spend the Fourth with his family.
jill. Scale and vile of Little Falls
spent a day or two in this village, this
week, visiting old friends and Mrs. Scales
brother, Perry Lindburg.
The bank of MelrOse will open up a
branch bank at Browersville i'll a short
time, as most of the necessary arrange
menis are already complete. Henry
Then wilI-takc charge of the business.
\ "rlnd tee cream sociable and lawn
party was held ut r. f. Wright's resi-
,lencc on Thursday evening. The
grounds wcrc superbly lighted by a
%oodiy Number Of japanese lanterns, SO
arranged rs to cast lurid and gorgeous
LIGHT over the whole scene. A large par
- v2~ IN attendance and all speak
mighty % luy cnj0vabilty of the occasion.
the Kind host and generous hostes made
.h.yy@lt ono which would be hard to
count aud impossible to surpass.
!. +. Nirl, the Sank Centre photog-
roi?trr. s,,cn. three days in this place, in
his rooms. daring lie week and was kept
aiuH .at,:. hr.g pIring his artistic skill
I'D J.. "rn,r.l s"5;sfnction' Of all those
,vln ..' ou h;,u.
IT,. Va. N.v,n went from this place
4, Sa'. Rapids on Thursday. The
,i.r.l-: ..-.4, several days at this place
.lH N., n..,. Very busy extracting and
T.. {. ii. i.m"nI went to Fergus Falls
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-07-03

Halls Hair Remover eradicates and
prevents the formation of dandruff,
thickens the growth, and beauties the
hair as no other preparation will do.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-07-03

EnrgnAlcAy coy>~v c'HN-.>.

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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-07-03

Hoods SarsaparilIia possesses curative
powers exclusively it own, and which
make it peculiar TO itself.' Be sure to
get Hoods.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-12-27
Bali of scan dinavian Society.

Considering the storm the ninth annual
Christmas ball of the Scandinavian
Society Norden was well attended, aud it
was voted a success by all. 1t took place
as usual in Cooper Hall. which was
prestily decorated for the occasion. Pro
fessor Stones music was excellent, and a
gay party danced merrily until four O'Clock
this morning. The grand march was led
by Mr.. August Strand with Miss Ella
Swenson. As floor manager Mr.. Strand
was assisted Dy Mr.. Edward Dickson,
who marched with Miss Annie johnson.
OF the other members OF the Floor Com
mittee Mr.. A. Skantze was with Miss
Skantze and Treasurer f. A. Anderson
with Mrs. Anderson. President +.
j. kJellman, as chairman, of
the Reception Committee was with Mrs.
KjelIman. Others present included Nj.
C. W. Berger, Miss Sardin, Mr.. and Mrs.
G, Swenson, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Natter
man, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Tomson, Mr.. and
Mrs. n. A. Anderson, Mr.. A. Lindgren,
Miss Holmstead. Mr.. V. Peterson,
Miss Peterson. Mr.. and Mrs.
o. Olson, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Nielsen. Mr..
6. Beckmon, Mr.. Albert Nelson, Mr.. j..
Abramson. Mr.. and Mrs. A. Beckman,
MIR. and Mrs. G. f. Zaehan, Mr. and Mrs.
A. j. Sandin and Mr.. aud Mrs. C. Gull
berry. A splendid supper was served oy
Proprietor A. A Newman.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-12-27

A %pessiinist to ~depreeiate our new
navy, in which every American takes
so much pride, has arisen in the per-
son of Henry George, Jr., who, in an
article in BetfoTd's Magazine for jan
nary. asks "How long will our navy
be effective?n Mr.. George takes for
his text an extract from a recent
speech of Admiral Porter before the
Naval Institute, in which the Admiral
says:-"Not one of the new vessels
hitherto planned or built is fit for war
purposes in times of hostilities."
Then he proceeds, to his own satisfac-
ton. at least. to show that our pres
ent beautiful squadron of evolution
that cannot evolute," to quote from
Admiral Porter again, will be worth
less in a few years.
Frederick T. Jones discusses the
interest and usury laws. and Charles
Gayarre writes interestingly OF 1.-THE
Women Of Louisiana "a Sexagen-
arian' discourses upon the Fine Art
of Walking and DR.. Felix S. Oswald
talks about several matters 10 popu-
lar science. The numbers contains a
complete novel by Celia Logan en-
titled 'Sarzn which is a fascinating
story of the stage. In addition to this
there r several poems and shorter
stories by popular writers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-12-27
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
Harper's Magazine for January.

Harper's Magazine for January.
In Harper's Magazine for January,
Charles Dudley Warner. in a paper Of
great practical value, describes THE
Outlook in Southern California"
Many Illustrations of scenery and in
teresting objects in the fruit growing
regions Of California accompany the
paper. The very popular series of
articles on South America is resumed
by Mr.. Child in this number, giving
his Impressions of Peru" This
paper is also pr0fusely illustrated. +.
Anstey contributes an article on
London Music Halls which
Is illustrated from a number
OF drawings by Joseph Pennell.
In Another Chapter of My
Memoirs" Mr.. De Blowitz tell how he
became a Journalist, and relates some
interesting "reminiscences of the
Franco russian War and the days of
the Paris Commune. The chief place
in fiction Is given to the opening
chapters OF Charles Egbert Craddock's
new novel, I'm the Stranger Peo-
ple's' Country which is illustrated
by w. 4. Smedley. AT the Casa
Napoleon is a story of life in the
Spanish quarter of New York city,
written by Thomas A. Janvier. and
illustrated by Smedley. "a Modern
Legend is a beautiful short story by
Vida ID. Scudder. Saint Anthony
a Christmas Eve Ballad" by Mrs. f.
w. Latimer. is accompanied by
three striking illustrations from
drawings by G. s. Reinhart. Other
poems are contributed by Richard E.
Burton. Julian Hawthorne, Charles
IL. Crandall, Mamie Mayo Fitzhugh
and Archibald Lampman. The usual
variety of subjects is discussed in the
editorial departments. George Will
lam Curtis discourses upon
and upon the ethics of club life, and
comments upon the progress of opin-
ion concerning the development of
the female mind" William Dean
Howells reviews some new books, and
makes a few remarks on the difficulty
OF keeping enemies. Charles Dudley
Warner gives expression to a train of
thought suggested by the recurrence
of "the time of year for reforming the
world"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-12-27

Mr.. ]. Sullivan, who has charge Of the Phila
delphia department Of the Adams Express Com
pany, and his assistant, Mr.. James Pagan, have
proved themselves efficient officers during the
great holiday rush. 1t has not proved much of
a holiday to these gentlemen. as they have
worked right along from six a. m. to one p. IN.
Miss Lillian Meyers, No. so Wayne street. was
the winner of the handsome Shakspeare's works
offered by the Forensic Society for the most
popular young lady in the High school.
major oTooleT is the name Justice Thomp-
son. of Oakland avenue, has for his small black
poodle. Major has a very funny trick of col
Letting the fees from the various clients and
laying them in his masters hand. He then
turns and wags his tail and banks for more.