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Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16
GAMBLING DEN KAIpED.
SIN KsiEhss of the Green Table sessehes
at q Fare Layout


The gambling joiat located in . room
over No. los Monroe-st- has been run
nIng full blast for some time and the
police have been cognizsnt OF the fact.
but did not succeed in gaining sufficient
evidence 10 warrant them in making =
raid until last night, when Lieutenant
Hurley xna . patrolmAn swooped down
upon the den and gathered in six
sports. They were in the midst of a
game Of faro and were taken complete
Iy by surprise, not having time 10 ie-
move chips, money or dealing box. At
the police station the gang were regis
tered as Henry Ellis, T. ii. Whiting, X.
Ellis. III. c. Russell, Geo. Robbins and
George Ellis A complete layout was
secured. There are several other places
doing business which are under sur
VIGILANCE.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

vas ret cenplets 70 the naked eye ne
would hrnk DIS selsseopS int Use. ons
day ns spiea lzdy sad gest.e2sn re.
Ginning 0n : aaossy bans aud ne Isssiea
his telescope upon tEsa. lie daseos-
cred tbal the woman sxs the vile OF
railroad station agent and he sent her .
letter demanding SO, or he would tell
what be saw. The mAa With the lss'y
proved 10 be hsr husband ana Rogers
sas arrested. ssnteace wss deferred
upon m until October q. IN order ~
give hlm time 70 prove has previous
good character.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

The case against Nicholas Pass was
called yesterday in the circuit court,
before Judge Adsit. The defendant is
charged with having Distracted the
Alpine gravel road by unhitchlng his
team and leaving his wagon IN the gate
way. The complaint was made under
an act relating 10 plank roads while the
offense was committed on a gravel road.
On this legal point the judge ordered
the jury 10 return verdict of not
guilty.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16
Stole EVERYTHING IN siGsr.
Entsrpristng sneak Thieves Enter
Church and Remove SllNsrwAre.

Entsrpristng sneak Thieves Enter .
Church and Remove siiverwarc.
Last Tuesday night the members OF
the Fountain-st. Baptist church cele-
brated their annual roll call. As is
usual when such events are given, the
ladies bring their silverware 10 en-
nance the appearance of the tables and
facilitate the serving OF the banquet.
In accordance with the custom large
amount of silverware was used. After
the affair was over those participating
went home leaving their sil, CT to be
called for next day. In gong out one
of the women noticed = couple of sus-
piclous looking characters hanging
about, but did not think seriously of 1t
until she had reached her residence.
She became so worried about the safety
of the goods left IN the church that she
returned and removed Nil but few
pieces to her own house. II Was we'll
she did for when the edifice was opened
next morning not a single knife or fork
remained. The thieves even went so
far as to visit the study Of the pastor
and steal the carpet from the floor.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

Supervisor Walker is of the opinion
that the salary Of the police court
baitf should be entirely betrayed by
the city instead OF ss at present the
county paying half. The law says that
tire Judge shall receive q certain salary
per month, the city paying half and
the county the balance. and provides
that the bsiliff snail be paid in Ike
manner. Mr.. Walker coustfues this TO
mean that the bsilifi shall be paid once
per month. but not that the county
should be liable for any part Of his
salary. His colleagues "are not wild
m
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16
Special sale of misses cloaks.
.VOgt, Herpolsheimer & Co.


A new dress or suit costs from ten to
fifty dollars. But Diamond Dye. i'll
color the last seasons clothes to Look
like new for trifling sum.
There are forty kinds of these dyes.
making any shade desired, but the fast
blacks are especially seryIceable at this
season.
They make colors that will not fade
or crock. and perfect. fast TO washing
with soap.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

Herman Brown. wm. Goodyear. Mi
chaei Kuhn and John sad James How
ard were srraigned yesterday on the
charge Of burglary aud lareeay pre-
ferred by Barnett & Richards. I. w.
strahan and others. Taey waived
reading OF the information and each
pleaded not guilty. The ease OF James
Howard was referred 10 County Agent
Hathaway, the offender beng only 10
years OF age. The others Will be tried
N the superior court today.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

mons. Fehseaisla. Frost. GIL, Gould.
II & vens. nln. Nsaaley. Ladner. Ieppink,
Local.. oIseary. Potter. Plumb, Schei-
merhosn a, snclair. Smith, llrleh. David
walker, Watkins. +. G. Wooda orth.
W 4. Woodwork
Nays- Messrs. Beniamin, Bergin. Col.
son, Hogadone. Proctor. Roberts
Skeels. sralts. Sullivan, ~ Weaker,
Chairman-Io.
I,ae hoard then adjourned.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

HOY. HENRY y. sEyERENs, JUDI

non. HENRY y. sEvERESs, JUDGE.
The International Trust Company
vs.. The Niles Water Works, ct. AL; de-
cree in foreclosure for $50 ,304.65.
r. f.. Smith, of Otscgo, WAS admitted
TO practice as an attorney.
fhe United states vs.. Henry NJ.
Lard, Indictment for retailing malt
hquor. arraigped and pleaded guilty;
sentence deferred.
The United States ". Mary Adrian.
indictment for retailing liquor; ar
raigned and pleaded not guilty.
The United States W. Albert l.. Chris
tie, indlctmen, for retailing liquor; ar
"a gncd and pleaded not guilty.
The United States vs.. Cyrus Spar
hngs, indictment for counterfeItinx
United States coins; verdict guilty on
second and fourth counts; sentence de-
ferred.
The United States vs.. Eddie Lefiing,
Indictment for taking letters from .
postofiice.
The United States Va. Hugh l..
Hughs, Indictment for passing eoun'
teF4elt coin, on trial.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16
woSo CHIN roos cIrIzrxsHrr
M s.sss TO Crsrs Harvey for . Copy Of
ats Papera

ans Papers-
Seven years ago, before the Chinese
exclusion law went into effect. and
representatives. of the Empire were ell
gible 10 citizenship in the United States.
Wong Chin Foo. an educated Cninsman
a resident OF Grand Rapids. was given
naturalization papers by the circuit
court Of this district. Since Wong Chm
Zoo has been employed on the ststf OF
tbe New York sun. and frequently
visits Canada On nearly every occa-
son he has trouble IN getting back.
His papers have also besn lost once or
twiee. Each time ne sends TO the
county clerk here 90 have new copies
nsde. hf Harvey. yesterday received
. request from Wong Chin Foo. saying
tfsf tnr copy hs DID have MAS now al
Washington.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

Byron Archer, who was arrested on
complaint of Livingston, the Lyon-st.
hotel man, on the charge of obtaining
his board through fraud, was released
from custody yesterday. The prosecu.
tor filed his reasons for not filing infor-
nation against him and the case was
thereupon dismissed.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16
Minor Conrt Notes.

Before Judge Grove yesterday a
judgment was rendered IN the case OF
Thos. II. Porter We. James r. Dennison
for the defendant for costs and at
torney's fees OF SIS.
The police court took lay off yester-
day and joined in with the boosters.
Only three cases were ground through
during the entire day.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16
nucL,.,., arr,c. ..I,..

The best salyo in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers. salt rheum. fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptlons, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
tits guaranteed 10 give perfect satlsfsc-
ton or money refunded. Price % cents
per box. For sale by Peck Bros, drug
glsts. ocrner Monroe and Divson-sts.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16
rsrrrsa aoerss rIs4Ds eeu,s.


charlss A. Rogers Of Crystal Lake,
plesded guilty IA tie Unstes States
court yesterday 10 using the maii for
tlzckuaailiHg purposes. He plan Wa
b. lake = telescope and lie around the
shores ~ crystal Lake and keep hiss eye
cpen fer people who ehanccc 10 De
sIFellsng n that saclnlty. Ii the view
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

To write for the dollar is folly. Let
your work measure your income. not your
income the work Tie most irritating au-
thor Is the one who in her letter obtrusivo-
ly shows that all she wants is to get all
she can" In certain sense this In right.
What Is worth printing is worth paying
for. Get the best prices you can for your
work. That IL always legitimate. Bnt
don't make the price the whole object, the
sum and substance Of your letter to editor
or publisher. Leave something to his
Judgment and sense OF fairness. lie knows
you are not working for love or for the
benefit of your health.
Be paid for your work and do such work
that you will be paid well Strive for q
position where you can command good
prices But don't work. and show In your
work. and In every line Of your letter, first,
last and all the time. that you are onl.
working for the dollar Write what the
public wants. write In q plain popular
style; take care with your work, and tho
dollars will take care of thcmselveA I'd
ward w. Box in Ladies' Home Journal
B,s Misssrt.as.
The scholars in one Of our Sunday
schools were schocked one session re-
Gently by an answer given by one Of the
small boys in the Juvenile department.
The day lessons had been finished. and
the superintendent had been telling the
young members the story Of Adam in
the 0ardsn Of Eden. finishing bic story
with the remark: And 30 Adam was
very happy. Now. can one Of you chill
A,,ar tell what nisfnrtupe hefssil h,rp,~
The small boy above mentioned piped
out. 'rlease. xr, know; he got wifs'
-Providenos Telegram.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

Dye them with Diamond Dyes (blaes -
most useful now and make them over,
aud see now while she expeese ls re-
duesd, you will he ~ wels-dTessed IS
your nelghbors."
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16
Yours respectfully.
With Marsl


Simply apply "SwAySE's OINTMENT,
No internal medicine required. Cures
letter, eczema, itch, all eruptions On
the face. hands, nose, etc, leaving the
SKIN clear. white and healthy. LIS
great healing and curative powers are
possessed by no other remedy. Ask
your druggists for SwAySE's OiNr.
NEXT
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

The new store at % Monroe will be
opened by J. D. Seibert 4 Co., Saturday
morning with an exclusive stock of five
and ten cent goods specialties. Call
and see the marvellous array of mer-
chandise and We will give you your
choice of any article in the store for
ten cents.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16
Van Dam aud Pollock Again.

A second warrant was issued from
police court yesterday for the srrest of
Van Dam & Pollock. the hill saloonists,
for violation of the city liquor ordi-
nance. The complaint was made by
Eugene 4. Allen.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16
LAW AND LAWYERS.
Probate Court

CYRUS L. PERKI Ms, JUDGE.
Estate of Daniel II. Hamilton, de-
ceased; Silas X. Bolles was appointed
special administrator.
Estate of Jennie y. Blodgett, de-
ceased; inventory filed.
Estate Of Mary Ann Cuisine, de.
ceased; petition tor probate Of will
filed; hearing November 9.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16
Two Rootbiacks Arrested.

Two bootblacks, Joe Day and Joe
Wall, we're arrested yesterday morning
and locked up by order of Circuit
Court Commissioner Rozema. They
are wanted as witness against Goodyear
and other young burglars.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16
Mary Powers Wins Her Suit.

The cA~B'brought by Mary Powers, OF
this city, against the Thayer Lumber
Company. Of Muskegon, 10 recover
damages on account of the death of her
husband, John Haney, who was killed
in Missaukee county some time ago,
was yesterday decided in favor of the
plaintiff. On the first trial the jury
disagreed. The amount of damages
awarded was 81 ,626.l2 and costs.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

FRED Beunets was neld 10 the present
term of the circuit court yesterday by
Justice Hydorn. He i. implicated in
the larceny Of A. l.. Livingston silver
ware from the North Park fair grounds
and confessed that ne helped to dispose
OF the stolen property Lyman Collier, OF
Ionia-st., was victimized by purchasing
one dozen of the stolen knives and
forks. Bennett. will remain in jail until
his trial ID called.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16
Oysters and CLAIMS

Possibly oysters and CLAIMS cannot
comprehend the cut in prices on our
Ito order Shirts" but men of intelli-
gence can. Only two weeks more.
GRAND RAPIDS Custom SHIRT Co.
McMullen block, 10 and 81 S. Division.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

HON. ALLEN C. ADsrr, JUDGE.
People vs. Nicholas Paas, obstructing
toll road; not guilty by order OF court.
People VS.. Albert Nelshof, informa-
ton for rape, trial IN progress.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

NOV. q. A. RUBLINoAhr, JUDGE.
The CITY OF Grand Rapids We. stephen
we.den, in ehsneery; hearing on order
10 show cause why defendant should
not be psihished for contempt of court,
Geo. w. Reed vs.. Emma A. Reed. in
chsncery; hearing IN open court; de-
cree of divorce granted complainant;
Complainant granted custody OF child !;
grounds. extreme cruelty.
The People vs.. Herman Brown, burg
larry and larceny, waived reading of in
formation and pleaded not guilty.
The People Va. William Goodyear,
burglary and larceny; same as above.
The People W. Michael Kuhn. burg
larry and larceny; same ss above.
The People ". John Howard, burg
larry and larceny; same az above
The People ~. John Howard, burg
larry snel larceny; same ~ above re-
ferred q, county agent
The People vs. Byron Archer, tslse
pretenses; reason for not fling infor-
nation filed; respondent discharged
aud care sism ssed.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

The Boston Globe has published many
lively letters, discussing the possibility
of a womsn's dressing on $40 q wear.
One bright woman hung out her flag
ssy,ng, "Wssr your clothes until they
are worn out, but don't look shabby.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16
Circuit Cours--Part I.

HON. VIM. Y. GROVE. JUDGE.
Thos. III. Porter VS.. James II. Deni-
son, assumpsit; judgment for defend
ant for costs and SIS attorneys fee.
Fred J. Nichols vs.. Henry b. Hatch
trespass on the case.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

Mas. WNsIows sooFuIxa syRrp has been used
for children teefhing. IL soQtbes the ehlid,
soffers the gums. siisys All pain. cures Wind
collie, and II the best remedy for disfrhooA-
Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

Clipped from Canada "preshyterisn"
under Signature OF L. Blscketi ROBIN
son, proprietor: | wac cured OF Oft
recurring bilious headaches 10y Burdoek
Blood Bitters.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

Special sale OF m sses' eloaks-
Ne'gt. Herpolsheimer a Co.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

Special sale Of misses' cloaks.
Voigt, Herpolsheimer & Co.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

There IL nothing like Dir. Thomas
Electro Oh 20 quickly cure cold OF
relieve hosrseness. Written by Mrs.
NJ. J. Fellows, Burr Oak, -. Joseph
Co Mich
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16
Bass al Rliyan & Allvn,s.

Special sale of misses cloaks.
Noigt, Herpolsheimer x Co.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16
Miss Flora A. Jones, South Bend. Ind.

Opera glasses and field glasses at A
Preusser.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

See Adams 4 Coz fine window dis
play today of tlne imported mourning
bonnets and toques-
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

Nething makes home 30 bright, com
Portable and healthfal - ''GariAnd'
stove of Range.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16
B,s Misfevtsns.
hclars in one Of our


The Beet Place 20 Hama
SWELL Nimrod, how 10 sportf"
Lively"
Where sss siss fatssst birds TO be found
aovf'
In the narkets-ss usual "-Harpsrs
HaxaY.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

Peckham's Group Remedy cures
whooping cough.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16
Special sale of misses cloaks.
Voigt, Herpolsheimer 4 Co.


route to Chicago is the Chicago 4 West
Michigan Railway. We Will sell round
trip tickets ON October 18th and 20ta,
good & return October 10Th and 10th
respectively for S5.C5, on account OF
the exposition. Gro. De HAVEN,
Gen. Pass. Agt.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16
Game at Bliven & Allyn's.

Lily white Flour
Is made from the choicest wheat.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

Every sack of LILY WHITE FLOUR
has picture of our mill. None genuine
without IT. VALLEY CITY MIXING Co.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

Fur garments of all kinds; complete
stock. Miner Il Miller, ~ Monroe.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

Miss Flora A. Jones, South Bend, Ind.
Purchased bottle of your Bushes"
of Arend, Cor. of Fifth-ave. and Madi-
eon-st. find It delightful. VIII gladly
recommend it TO others.
Yours respectfully.
Fred NJ. Roberts.
With Marshall Field & Co., Chicago, Ill.
Mr.. Roberts is not the only one who
finds BLUSH of Roses" delightful, as
many ladies and gentlemen can testify,
who have purchased it from White &
White.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16
Goldfish st Bliven & Allyn's.
Game at Dettenthaler's.

Everything in seal garments at Miner
& Mlller's.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

Special sale of misses cloaks.
VoIgt, Herpolsheimer & Co.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

Makes finest pastry. bread or biscuit
The best ls most satisfactory.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16
Choice venison At Dettenthaler's

Oysters at Bliven e. Allyn's.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16
VIII Omen Saturday.

Special sale of misses cloaks.
Voigt, Herpolsheimer & Co.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

Special sale IL misses cloaks.
Voigt, Herpolsheime. d Co.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

Piso's Remedy Tor csiarrh gives I'M
mediate relief. alisys inflammation, re-
stores taste and smell, heals the sores
and cures the disease.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

Go TO Chicago via the c. 4 W. ~.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-16

Garfield Tea Is peculiarly adapted to
persons Of sedentafy habits, as IFS action
Is mid, nct drostlc or consllpaLng.
leaving no after ill-efects.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-07-15

Kill more people than is known. Par
ticularly is this the case in instances where
the constitution is delicate, and among
our immigrant population seeking new
homes in those portions OF the west, and
where malarial and typhoid fevers prevail
at certain seasons of the year. The best
preparative for q change OF climate, or OF
diet and water which that change necessi-
tates, is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
which not only fortifes the system against
malaria, a variable temperature, damp
and the debilitating effects Of tropical heat,
but Is also the leading remedy for consti-
patton, dyspepsia, liver complaint, bodi-
ly troubles specially apt to attack emf
grants and visitors TO regions near the
equator, mariners and tourists. Wheth-
or used as a safeguard by sea voyagers,
travellers by land, minors, or Of agricult-
uralists in newly populated districts, this
fine specific has elected the most favora-
bic testimony.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-07-15

this emergency Z" demanded the
major, as he jumped up.
"Sit down, major, please sit down
Porter has evidently got it all wrong,
or was actuated by sectional malice.
Please give me the particulars"
But ho went away, and / did not
see him again until next morning.
Then he came to me just as we were
passing an island and said:
81 had one Of the hottest fights of
the war Oh that island. l had two
regiments of cavalry under me, and
we whipped Yankee gunboat fair
and square and captured her."
Indeed! Well, you hustled
around a good deal. You were a
commodore, commander, general
of infantry and general of cavalry"
"Sah, my friend the chief clerk, is
now in his Office !"
"But | don't want to see him.
Your word is good enough for me. l
suppose you ran the confederate ram
Arkansas ?"
"I built her, sah."
"You did ?"
eyes, sah-built her and command.
ed her."
"Where was she built"
"Up the White River, sah."
"And where was her first fight! 7"
"At Baton Rouge, sab. l sunk
three Yankee gunboats thar"
"Why, that's curious. Porter says
that the Ark
"Sah %
"Porter says that the Arkansas was
built at Yazoo City"
"Sah !"
"And that her first fight occurred
as she came down the stream and con.
tinued on to Vicksburg."
"My card, sab My friend, the
chief clerk, will act for me in this
matter"
"Yes, l know, but it's curious how
Porter could be so mistaken"
"Mistah Porter - Mr.. Porter
Nevah heard of the person befo, sab.
Army contractor, probably"
"He says the Arkansas was com.
manded by Lieut.. Brown, of the old
navy"
"Ah, he does. Is your friend Mis-.
tab Porter on this boat ?"
"No."
"Will he meet us at New Orleans 7"
"No."
"Then, sab, l will again recommend
you to my friend, the chief clerk, who
will be pleased to arrange all details.
You have questioned my veracity,
sab ~
"Oh! No, no, no; how could Ir
"See my friend, sab, and the sooner
it's over the better"
l went in and saw the chief clerk
and told him that had been challeng-
ed to fight duel by his friend.
"Tell him to go to grass" he replied.
"But he-he-"
"He wasn't five years old when the
war broke out. Biggest liar in Amer
lea. The only thing you need be
afraid of is lending him s5."
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-07-15

Shooting, as a sport, has ridicul-
Gus as we'll as cruel side. A man
entering country railroad station
saw another man standing with gun
under his arm, evidently relating a
hunting experience to two other hunt
ers.
81 fred" said the man with the
gun, "and the animal fell plump to
the ground but he was only wound
ed, and started up. l pursued him
with the relentlessness of red Indian,
and with the dubbed butt of my gun
I finished himv
What sort of a beast was this ?"
asked the newcomer.
"a chipm unk," said the man with
a gun.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-07-15

Gam l as dear to you as ever,
George 2" asked the wife, caressingly.
"My love-" answered George, can
didly, "since you took to tailor-made
clothes you grow dearer and dearer
every day."-New York Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-07-15

He-How chilly it is tonight. l
could hug up to a stove | feel so cold.
Shells that so Why I'm so warm
| feel just like stove.-Boston Her.
aid.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-07-15

Maud hate to think that you'd
throw yourself at Fred.
Mamie-Why not? He's good
catch.-Brooklyn Life.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-07-15

"Did they give you anything at the
farm house ?" asked Pete, the tramp.
eyes. Pair O. boots"
"Whatcher done with 'em ?"
81 left them where they were. On
the farmers feet."-New York Her.
aid.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-07-15

The ladies' man is so called be.
cause he usually isn't good for any
thing else.-Somerville Journal.