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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-02

the cost OF all the machinery s reduced 10 the low
est possible figure. The land on which the works
are situated consists OF about six one-haf acres
and has ample railroad facilities. with coal dump
and TIA 8 towned by this company running in
every rection needful through the property, oh
Waiting entirely the necessity for the OF horses
and carts for any purpose The present capacity OF
the works is about sixty tons Of HorEe- Shoes per
day OF ten hours and the customers of the company
are pr ncIpally wholesale and jobbng iron and
hardwar houses.
Anexamination of the results Of the bu II.
ness Of the company. made by Mr.. stephen
Little, lately First Nice-President of the
Association Of American RaiIwayAccount- X al
ing Onicers. and certified TO by him, shows
that the net profits for the five years end
ing June 30. 1871 were NJ fokloM.;
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-02

See the "News'" election returns ON the
screen opposite Turks Head tonight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-02

See the "News'" elccsion returns on the
screen opposite Turks Head tonight.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-14
The Oldest Family.

In matter Of antiquity Mohammed
must yield precedence to the Chinese phil
osopher, Confucins, who died 40 years
before the Christian era. There Is no
known race tina: can boast of an antiquity
like his On the eccasiou Of the death OF
the Chinese statesman. known in Europe
and America as the Marquis Tssng. we
learned tha. his title of nobility was
due, not to any connection WITH Con-
fucius himself, but TO his descent from
one Of the four chief disciples Ct the
great teacher.
There are, however, very numerous
living descendants of Confucius: and a.
though he has been dead 2 $40 years.
superior rank Is conceded 70 them in
China solely from their relationship 70
him Moreover, when Coufucirs Was
born, $50 B. c., his family was already
among the most ancient CT the empire.
and had recorded history of more than
three centuries- Tradition goes stlu
further back. extending the probable
duration OF the family 20 little less than
a.oco yes-A-Caicax0 TimeA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-14
Symnathy with SUFFERING

Unless there be some sympathy with
suffering there will be nothing done for
its relief, and the ties of human brother
hood will be quickly sundered. If it is
blessing that we are unable to feel the
full force of another's sorrow, it is no
less blessing that we have the capacity
of feeling a part of it. And this capacity
usually needs development rather than
restraint. For few who may grieve
fundamentally for their fancied insensi-
bility there are multitudes who are sadly
deficient in sympathy and never grieve
at all about it. 1t should never be for
gotten that all social happiness, all mu-
tual benefactions and all true benevo-
lence are founded on the presence of
sympathy. Were it not for this we
should be miserable and misery giving
egoists. -New York Ledger.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-14
Pearls In Oysters.

The pearl oyster is valued member of
the family. Some produce pearl for but
tons and ornamentation, and some the
gem. The latter is simply result of
the oysters attempt to protect itself from
some foreign substance. Thus, if
minute grain of sand finds its way into
the shell, the animal will Immediately
envelope it with nacreous of pearly
coating, which if continued results in a
perfect gem. The pearls attached to
the shells are layers of nacre heaped up
to prevent the onward march of a boring
parasite seeking entrance from without
In Ceylon 100000 pearl oysters were
destroyed lately TO produce $4,000 in
pearls.-San Francisco Chronicle.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-14
Expensive Portraits.

The ladies of Gotham are very good to
the gentlemen of this place. They are
presenting them with miniatures of
themselves exquisitely painted on ivory.
Time was when a simple photo, card size,
was good enough for anybody's best fell
low. Then cabinet must be bought
for him, or panel nearly as large as life
and as natural as the camera could make
it. Now it costs twenty-five dollars to
give ones likeness to ones divinity, for
it must be upon the finest of polished
ivory and SO beautifully tinted that none
but real artist can do the work
The most approved ivory likenesses are
no larger than the pictures of George
Washington upon our postage stamps.
And they are designed to be fitted within
a locket which is to be worn upon the
watch chain. twenty-five dollars is the
very cheapest sum for which the ivory
likeness can be obtained. They used to
cost fifty dollars, but an artist who
makes a speciality of them says, "They
cost no more than twenty-five in Lun-
nom" And SO one must pay no more
than that in this country.
Another dainty personal gift is like
ness of ones self painted upon a coffee
cup which is to adorn the bachelor
quarters of ones best love. If painted
by an artist who understands china
painting, the colors do not change in the
firing, and the effect is as lovely as could
be desired.
Still another way of giving ones like
ness to ones best boy is by having it
painted upon the inside of the case of his
watch. This method possesses one ad-
vantage over those previously mentioned,
namely, that of endurance Seasons
may wax and wane. Time may come
and time may go, but as long as the
ticking of that particular watch goes on,
just so long will the dainty, smiling
features look out from the inside of the
golden cover. Nothing can erase it and
nothing can cover it up save another
picture painted over it. And shame be
upon the artist who could be prevailed
upon to do SO ruthless a deed.-New
York World.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-14
General Surprise.

The man eating tiger is a creature
both cunning and audacious. One de-
scribed by Sir Samuel Baker, which be-
came the victim of practical joke, was
not the typical old and NANCY animal,
but powerful beast of almost unexam-
pied ferocity. 1t was a merciless high
wayman, which infested portion of the
road, and frequently carried off the driv-
ers of bullock carts to feast upon them
in the jungle.
The natives feared to travel with sin
gle cart, and it became the custom to
pass the dreaded spot with several teams
together. This, however, proved vain
precaution. for the tiger seized the driver
of the hindmost cart and made away
with him in spite of the cries Of those
left behind.
At length Mr.. Duff, the superintend-
ent of police, provided two covered carts,
each drawn as usual by two bullocks.
The leading one was fitted with strong
bars of bamboo, which formed an i'm
penetrable cage. In this the driver was
seated, and Mr.. Duff himself sat with his
face toward the rear, prepared to fire
through the bars at the moment Of at
tack.
This would have been an exciting time
for the driver, but that individual was
personated by a dummy stuffed with
straw, which might prove tempting to
the tigers eye but would hardly satisfy
his palate.
Slowly the carts moved along the
dreaded. path. Suddenly there was a
roar and crash in the jungle. A large
tiger bounded forth, seized the dummy
driver and dragged him away. Nothing
could have been better planned, but one
chance, necessary to success, had been
forgotten. No sooner had the tiger
roared and bounded upon the cart than
the bullocks, terrified beyond control,
went full gallop across the country, fol-
lowed by the other team, all in the wild
est panic.
1t was impossible to fire, and after
few seconds of desperate chariot racing
both carts capsized, and lay, with the
animals, in heap on the ground. The
victorious man eater, victim of what he
must have considered practical joke,
was left to dry meal Of straw stuffed
carter, instead of the juicy native he
had expected to get.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-14
FrRELGHT.

Above the glowing embers
hear the backlog sing
The music it remembers
Of some remembered spring;
Back to the branch foYsaken
, Return its jocund choir,
And in the chimney waken
A melody Of fire.
Without, thestorm Is bitter,
The snowfakes fill the night;
Within the embers glitter
And gid the room with light;
And in the fireplace cleaning
The backlog sings away.
And mingles all my dreaming
With birds and bloom and May.
-Woman's Journal.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-14
Round to BE a Success

Charley Sawyer's play is bound to be
a success. %
why are you so sanguine about it''
well, you see, Charley has Just de-
cided not 10 play the leading role
Judge.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-14

The first gun made for the Confeder-
acy is now in the possession of Mrs. H. |.
Miller, of Chattanooga, whose father
made it at Holly Springs, Miss, in 1861.
Ii originally had a ritled barrel, and is
still in good condition.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-14

L. r., POWELL. Priest. @. W. LARTNxR Y. Prss'L
c. z. FRANZ Asst Cashier.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-14

The royal standard of Persia, it is said.
is an apron. Stout old Gao, the Persian
blacksmith, raised revolt that proved
successful, and his leathern apron COW
cred with jewels is still borne at the van
of Persian armies.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-14

The best talking parrot is the gray
bird with scarlet tail that comes from
The Congo. A few Of these have scar
Let breast as well as tail, and are known
rs king birds. They are very rare.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-14

A grain of fine sand would cover one
hundred of the minute scales of the hu-
man skin, and yet each Of these scales in
nurn aAGars from 900 To 500 nnras-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-14
Still Cpimurpyed.

Slasher-I hear til Jawhns has taken
\ wife from the waShtub.
Stabber-That is not so; she is there
ket.-Ram's Horn.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-05-20

show displays were much gratifed by the
exhibition given by the Amazons during
their we'll executed march with fancy
manuevres. The same night. what we
term a coopers chorus, was rendered so
we'll that II was encored. II consisted
In several Of the actors, who represented
coopers, hammering hoops on barrels,
and the noise they made blended charm
ingly with the orchestra music. Frank
Deshon also gave much pleasure with his
topical songs.
The troupe was the means Of giving the
citizens week Of pleasant enjoyment.
Their groupings on the stage formed
many beautiful tabloaux. The music
was good. Much Of the singing was very
harmonious.
or course no one can reasonably ex-
poet troupe to come here with every
part filled with star Of tho FIRST magni-
tude. In the Deshon troupe there were
two good actors, while number Of others
did their parts oreditably. The prices
were reasonable. Mr.. Deshon is good
operate comedian, and the citizens are
indebted to him for many hearty laugh.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-05-20
Real Estate Sales.

The following is list Of real estate
sales recorded during the past week, fur
nished at the abstract offlce Of O'Brien
& Sleator:
Jas. Napier to Monroe Klock. 1915. 70,
W of n W 8. 80, y; Sc Of 10, I OF
n Q 10, 80, 8, Wilson township.
G. N. Fletcher to Andrew Hansen, $50,
Q ! Of WHY ! Of lots II, 10, block %, Mer
cant street.
G. N. Fletcher to Harriet Pake, $500,
lot 8, block %, River street.
Thos Collins to Lewis and Efie Pake,
$500, o Of W 80, 81, 9, Green township.
O'Brien & Sleator to Emil Leidtke, 81,
lots 1, Q, block 80, Dock street.
J. II. Brab ct al to Monroe Klock, $75,
n W Of 80, 82, z, Maple Ridge township.
Elhanan Cook and Thos. Robson to s..
A. Dawson, $50, 8 Of 8 W 90, 81, Z, Will
son township.
Edward Steele to Peter Revere, 5000,
n Of 81, 80, s, Alpena township.
Philip Meyer to s. A. Dawson, 81, 900,
s Of II @, and 10 acres of side Of n OF
"a, 30, 6, Wilson township, excepting
8 rods in width and IS rods and W.
Minor Lumber Co. to Carl Behling,
$3.50, lot 8, block 80, Tawas street.
G. N. Fletcher to Geo Tormie, $40, !
lot 8, block so, Minor street.
Kate Lockwood Squires to Albert Pack
n W Of W, and lot Of II, and lot l Of
90, 81, 0, Alpena township.
Alice H. Root to Donald Leroy. 81,
lot 6, block II, Chisholm street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-05-20
Exports.

During last week 20 steamers and ves-
sells cleared from this port, with lumber
and other forest products. The number
of cargoes and amount sent to various
ports was as follows;
To Toledo, o. seven cargoes, containing
2,283 900 feet OF lumber to Buffalo, N.
Y, six cargoes, containing 1,779,000 feet
Of lumber and 90, 900 cedar railway ties I;
to Chicago, ILL.,, three cargoes, containing
626, 900 feet of lumber and 1900 cedar
posts to Cleveland, o. three cargoes, con-
tanning 100000 feet of lumber and
1900 cedar posts to Detroit, Mich,
800, 900 feet Of lumber; to Fremont, o.,
1870, 900 feet Of lumber; to Lorain, o.,
400, 900 feet Of lumber; to Black Rock, o.
500, 900 feet of lumber; to Ashtabula, o.,
400, 900; to Tonawanda, N. Y, 900, ZOO
feet OF lumber; to Huron, o., 5000 cedar
grape posts and 800 tamarack pound net
stakes.
The total shipments for the week were
as follows Lumber, 7,758,000 cedar
railway ties, $4,000 cedar posts, 80, 900.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-05-20
Deshon Opera Company.

The Deshon Opera Company concluded
q very successful week at the Opera
House last Saturday. There were good
houses every night.except the first one.
The company, In general, gave great
satisfaction, and afforded the citizens
much pleasure. The various dramas were
well rendered, tho costumes beautiful,
the acting Of Frank Deshon and Claude
Amsden very praiseworthy, the chorus
singing was meritorious, and several Of
the solos we'll rendered. The music by
Tom Dagnall was Of high order. The
operas best rendered, In our opinion, were
la Mascotte," and THE Beggar Stu
dent" In "the Chimes Of Normandy"
Frank Deshon, rs "Gaspard," did as
heavy acting as was ever witnessed In
the Opera House, and he was enthusiastic
cally called before the curtain by the de-
lighted audience, and while there was
presented with an umbrella by many Of
Of his friends In Alpena. The presenta-
ton remarks were made by DIR. Cunning
ham.
The operas presented were as follows
Monday night, ia Msscotte;" Tuesday,
"Erminie !" Wednesday, '"Boccaccio !"
Thursday, 1.-THE Bcggar Student !" Fri.
day, "The Bohemian Girl !" Saturday,
'The Chimes Of Normandy" For mat
inees BILLY Taylor" was rendered on
and "Erninie" on Saturday
On Wednesday night the lovers Of leg
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-05-20

Again tho w. r. g. with loving hearts,
will Join their brothers, the members OF
the Grand Army, In observance OF Memoir
ial Day, May Both, 1901, as sacred privl-
lege to do honor to their patriot dead,
and to scatter fresh flowers upon their
unforgotten graves. All are invited to
contribute flowers for this purpose, ac-
oording as they may DO able. many or
few, and to send them to No. ia West
Chisholm street, from Friday morning,
May 29th, to Saturday noon, the Both.
CLY S. MAIDEN
President w. r. G.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-05-20
The new engine Of the Electric Light
company was set In motion last Wednes-

The new engine Of the Electric Light
company was set In motion last Wednes-
day for the fret time, and the incandes-
cent electric light machinery has since
that date been run by steam instead Of
water power, which were used since the
works was first operated. The engine
and boilers adjoin the electrical machine
house at the Morse mill. The engine is
beauty, and has 225 horse power. It is
run at speed Of 200 revolutions per
minute. The cylinder is 14x2O. There
are two large boilers, tho size OF which
are little over 8x12 feet. Only one
boiler is used, the other being for use In
case Of accident, or when 1t is necessary
to clean the boiler which has been used.
The company have now two Brush
electrical arc machines and one of the
Thompson Houston incandescent electri-
cal machines. Next year tho company
will put In the necessary electrical ap-
paratus to supply power for running the
machinery Of factories and such other
places OF business as need power.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-05-20
Boar d of Education.

The Board was in session at the Re.
corder's Office last Wednesday night, with
the following members present: NJ.
O'Brien, president; w. A. Mcdonald,
secretary, and members Bradford, Nal
10y, Muellerweiss, and Bedford.
Miss Emily Oliver applied for the posi-
ton Of librarian Of the public library, pro-
vided the library was moved to the new
Central school building.
Bills to the amount of $l5.41 we're al
lowed.
The Superintendent reported "that in
all the first primary rooms there are more
pupils than seats, and that in several
buildings pupils had been placed on half
time"
L. s. Norton was re-engaged as super
intendent OF the schools for tho ensuing
year.
The salaries Of teachers were fixed as
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-05-20

In regard to the theatre troupe which
will be at the Opera House tonight and
tomorrow night, Mr.. Deshon, at the Sat
urday night entertainment, gave 1t fat
tering recommend us maker Of fun. He
had been in the same troupe with one OF
the proprietors for two years and could
thus speak from personal knowledge.
The "Crazy Lot" comes very highly rec-
ommended. The prospect Of abundant
uproarous fun on those two nights is
great. Laugh and be healthy.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-05-20

The Guards have pleasant custom OF
celebrating their anniversary by social
ball, to which they have always extended
a cordial invitation to their friends. Their
18th anniversary takes place June Sd, and
the event will be celebrated by ball at
the rink, Wednesday night, June 3D.. The
bill is only 80 cents, and the citizens are
all invited to be present.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-05-20

r. B. Scott, well known citizen, died
last week. The funeral took place last
Sunday, the services being held In Trinity
church, Rev. John Munday officiating.
The remains were escorted to the grave
by the l. o. o. f., and the A. o. U. W.,
both OF which societies the deoease was q
member. The funeral procession was
large ono.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-05-20
Farmers Improve Your Stock.

We have for sale at the Churchill farm,
two thoroughbred Jersey Bull calves, four
weeks old, from registered COWS, costing 81 so
each. Will sell these calves for $40 each,
If taken at once. Have also some very fine
heifer calves, yearlings and two-year-old,
that We will sell right. Also several choice
family cows. We have a registered Jersey
bull for service. Also registered York
shire boar. 50 grade Yorkshire pigs for
sale, six weeks old. Parties wishing partic-
ulars concerning this stock, please call on
or write w. II. Parsons, manager Churchill
farm, Alpena; Lock box 4S1. Visitors al
ways welcome. l032w2*
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-05-20
Marriage Licenses

The marriage licenses issued by the
county clerk since our last report,
with names and residence, are as fol-
lows:
Names and Residences.
s71. Albert Duggan, Alpena.
Sarah Towel,
ssS. Es1 ;,7, Hs s.;s Wilson township.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-05-20
Circuit Court Work.

The cases disposed of at the session OF
the Circuit Court last week were as fol-
lows
J. +. Eales vs.. Mclaughlin and Myers.
Verdict for plaintiff Of three cents.
M. M. Eaton VS.. Fitzgerald and others.
Verdict for defendants.
Charles Jones vs. Comstock Brothers.
Verdict for plaintiff of $51.22.
William Mulvena vs.. Folkerts & Nc
Phee. Verdict Of &45 for plaintiff.
Paul Gunther W. Henry Cordas. ver-
dict Of e67.l2 for plaintiff.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-05-20

There seems to be a disposition among
some of the members Of the Board Of Ed
ucation to raise the salary of the Super
intendent. At present he receives 81 900
per year. We believe we represent the
majority Of the citizens when we protest
against increasing the salary. Ifanything
is done in the matter the salary should
be decreased to $1,000. We consider
that amount good compensation for the
aarvicaa
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-05-20

Dewey & Widner shipped their paving
outfit to Toledo this week, atwhioh place
they have $4,000 contract for street
paving. The firm will take with them q
number Of Alpena citizens to act as fore
men.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-05-20

The Churchill farm seems to be doing
something In the pig raising line. They
now have SOW with litter Of IS pigs,
which makes 43 pigs she has produced
within year; 10 last May, 10 In October,
and 10 this month.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-05-20

The weather department tried hard to
produce rain storm last Friday, but was
80 unused to the rain business this year,
that after sending light sprinkle over
this vicinity, the rain department went
on strike for rest, being wearied with
the unusual labor.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-05-20

"a Crazy Lot" was presented last even
ing'to fair sized audience. Tho parts
were all we'll taken. Senorita Gautier is
very graceful and delighted the audience
with her dancing. Sol Aiken's eccentric
tiles were highly appreciated, while Jas.
r. Adams as Bobby, and Humpty Dump
ty, convulsed all beholders. The play
throughout abounds in plenty Of fun
Owego Daily Record.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-05-20

During the latter part of next month
the ladies Of Trinity church will give
notable entertainment In the rink, known
as the Trades Carnival and Kirmis."
Dances Of all nations will be represented,
and there is no doubt but IL will prove
very interesting TO spectators. There
will be many other interesting sights.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-05-20

James Raynor, who has been foreman
Of the Fletcher paper pulp factory for
some years past, is now manager, in place
Of Allan Fletcher, who has left Alpena
and gone to Boston. Mr.. Raynorisa first
class practical paper pulp maker, and full
ly understands the business. We doubt
II there is paper pulp factory in the
country, Of the same size as the one in
this city, which can show as good rec
ord during the past two years, as regards
the amount Of paper pulp manufactured.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-05-20

1t appears certain that the railroad to
this city will be extended to Cheboygan
during the coming summer. This road
will run through the back part of Pressure
Isle county and open up large tract Of
farming and timber lands.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-05-20

We call attention. to the Churchill laun-
dry lad" In another column. The loca-
ton Of several branches will there be
found. The Churchill laundry Is first
class in every respect, and has the latest
washing machinery for doing laundry
work quickly and well.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-05-20

The immense pile Of cedar railway ties
that was heaped on the railroad wharf
last winter, by ]. A. Widner, has been
shipped. Several thousand posts yet re-
main to be shipped. The demand for
posts does not appear to be very great at
present.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-05-20

II that young gentleman, ]. II. Adams,
who does such clever act on the stills
In "a Crazy Lot" does not break his
neck or legs some night, 1t will surprise
me. His performance is one Of the most
nerve destroying things ever saw
Florence in Sunday Press, Pittsburgh, Pa.