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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04
The Keystone Watch
Case Co. of PHILADELPHIA.

the largest watch case manufactur-
ing concern i'll the world, is now
putting upon the Jas. Boss Filled
and other cases made by it, a bow
(ring) which cannot be twisted or
pulled off the watch.
1t is sure protection against the
pickpocket and the many accidents
that befall watches fitted with the
old-style bow, which is simply held
in by friction and can be twisted off
with the fingers. 1t is called the
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04
THE Jerks" "

The most remarkable manifesto
ton of the great religious move
ment which swept over this country
just before the war Of 1872 was the
physical and nervous disorder known
as "the jerks" The jerks took
their name from the fact that the
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04

Masked Robber (going through
railway train)-Tve got no time to
waste on you! Fork over the rest
of your stuff!
Reluctant Passenger-It's a
shame to take all a mans got. l
tell you right now you're going
back on a pal.
pal, be darned. You're no ral."
mo, but there's an oEshibus
agent at the next station wal 6ng for
this train. Chicago Tribq E.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04

"You have omitted one item, p"
said the departing guest to the land
lord. What's that?" asked mine
host. "The bookkeeper said good
morning to me to-day, and you've
forgotten to charge for ."-Har-
per's Bazaar.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04
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The Household, Chill drens Merry Times department
Pussles, etc.-siving abundant entertainment and
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.. That The Free Press is always fair, courteous
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oonsdssation Of men Of all shades OF opinion.
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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04

Feminine Amenities-Ethel-
"You Tilted him and he proposed to
me. 1t was your own fault, and ]
don't see what you have to be sorry
about" Clarissa-"I'm not sorry
for myself, dear, but for him. y
New York Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04
An Enemy BaMed.

There is an enemy with whom thous~sSs arc,
familiar all their lives, because they born with
a tendency to biousness. With this enemy they
constantly battling with Intellectual weapons
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters will battle il. Mere
purgatives will not reform a dsordered condition
of the liver indicated, not by constipation alone,
but also by sick headaches ycllowness of the skin
and eye balls, nausea, furred tongue and unoasi-
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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04

whats Bilker's grudge against
his son-in-law?" THE boy got
down to the bank and cashed the
check Bilker gave his daughter for
a wedding present before Bilker had
time to stop payment" ."-Harper's
Bazaar.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04

Visiting Jeweler-"I haven't seen
an open-faced watch since came to
Asbury Park" Patrolman-"Yis,
sor. It's ag'in ordhers. Figgers is
not allowed to be Exposed on this
bache. Jewellers Weekly.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04

Mistress-"Pat, where is the
whisky | gave you to clean the
windows with?" Pat-"Sure,
just drank it, ma'am! An
thought if just breathed on the
glass it would be all the same" y
Brandon Bucksaw.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04

There was one lover who once
told the truth. Reference is made
to Adam. When he told Eve
"You are the first woman | ever
loved" he was not assembling
Boston Transcript.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04

"Ah! you flatter me-" lisped a
masher to a pretty girl with whom
he was conversing. mo, | don't, "
was the reply; "you couldn't be any
flatter than you are."-Tid-Bits.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04

At the ball-"What do you mean,
sir, by your insolence?" What in
science are you talking about?'
"Y our insolence, sir, in permitting
my daughter to cast loving glancet
at you."-Tcxas Siftings.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04

Visitor (in Chicago)-"And are
you lost, little man?" Small boy
Yes, ma'am." Visitor-"What
is your mammals name?" Small
boy dunno. I've been away
from home since 10 o'clock this
morning" Judge.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04

Tommy Figg-"Sister's beau
kicked my dog yesterday, but | got
even with him, you bet" Johnny
Briggs-"How?" Imixedquinine
with her face powder. Indiana.
polls Journal.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04

Buckton-"I have noticed funny
thing about men who have been
taken in" Nendick-''What is
it?" Buckton-"They are usually
very much put out."-Truth.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04

Kate-"I really couldn't have re-
fused Jackie proposed so grace
fully May-"No wonder! He
has had lots of practice, you know y
Smith, Gray & Co.'S. Monthly.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04

No charge to florists for this ad-
vice: If you would have your
plants start early put them in spring
beds.-Lowell Courier.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04

BOOSTERS are a good deal like men.
A rooster never gives notice of find
ing a worm until after he has
swallowed it.-Atchison Globe.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04

A delightful text-Ethel-I just
adore that young DR.. Muttonchop
HIS sermon tonight was perfectly
lovely. George-What was The
text? Ethel-"Behold. the Bride.
groom Cometh. ."-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04

He-'If you were not so tall Id
propose to you" She-''lfyou did,
you would see how short ! could
be. ."-Harper's Bazaar.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04
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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04
MICHIGAN CENTRAL
"Ths Niagara Falls Route"
Time Card in Effect.

Daily. Daily except Sunday. Parlor car on
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The direct line to Niagara Falls, Buffalo, New
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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04

Minister-"So you go to school
do you, Bobby?" Bobby-"Yes
sir" Minister-"Let me hear you
spellkitten." Bobby-"l'm getting
to be too big a boy to spell kitten,
sir. Try me on cat. ."-Tid-Bits.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04
HUMOROUS.

The turkey is a very knowing
bird, but it appears he can be stuff
ed.-Yonkers Statesman.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04

The admiring young reporter
tried to say Miss Blynkins looked
lovely at the ball last evening"" but
the three o'clock-in-the-morning
compositor set it up lonely" and
dashed the young reporters hopes
forever.--New York Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04
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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1893-01-04
0. |. PARTRIDGE.
Real Estate Agent
Rooms 4, 5, Dawson Block.

Win take eharge.of estates for residents and non.
residents collect rents, pay taxes, place insurance
obtain abstracts OF title, etc.
Office hours-10 TO 12A. M, 4 to 6P.M.
Evening journal., 1893-10-26

J. Truss Challenger returned yester.
day from Camden, n j where he has
been attending the wedding Of an old
friend
Visitors 20 Philadelphia last II ight
were badly disappointed when they
found that the midnight Delaware road
train was two hours late and that when
they had reached Wilmington the New
Castle accommodation had gone
Colonel Boyd aud Jeweler Hani
started out together yesterday on a
cunning expedition. just when their
luck was beginning they lost each
other and when twilight came upon
them the colonel was shooting snipe
below Fort Delaware while the watch
maker had gotten oinch on plover
around ST. Georges
DR.. Joshua Ellegood, Of Laurel, paid a
flying visit to DR.. J.. j. Black last even
ing.
Ex Mayor Austin Harrington, Of vii.
mington, was In this city last evening,
the guest OF John II Rodney.
Magistrate Julian ID Jauvier seems TO be
in the lead for the Board of Trustees OF
the New Castle Common at next Satur
days election
Mrs 5 j. Robinson. Of Wilmington, Is
visiting Mrs. j. B Manlove
Mrs. Lucinda Hazard is a guest at the
M. Z. parsonage
p. j. Ahern attended the meeting OF
the Great Council Of Red Men in VII
mington last night.
Evening journal., 1893-10-26
STORIES OF The DAY.


IL was an hour before the train was
due. Ia the waiting room Of the coy
little station sat some dozen people,
among them two women with yonug
babies Each stealthily observed the
other and her baby. Soon the glancss
became friendly ones, and then one ven
tured remark about the others little
one
II was well received and thereupon
they entered into an animated discussion
of the charms of those two atoms of
humanity, general and individual Their
age, beauty and brightness was com
mented upon, aud presently each proud
mother tested the weight of her neigh
boris offspring. At this the youngsters
howled In concert, aud girl who had
been sitting near reading the EvENING
JOURNAL, clutched the paper nervously
aud walked hastily across the room and
out on the platform
To two motherly looking old women
the time flew ON anything but eaden
wings They talked about their chill
dren, their chickens, their "upwork" and
their cows They recalled Incidents that
had happened long years ago, hut the
telling of which was TO them an und wing
source of pleasure.
Presently one Of them exclaimed,
"Now. just look at that girl carrying on
1 with that man In ny young days
/ to be sure. there stood the girl at Ga,
window, flirting with her attending cava-
lier with open enjoyment Utterly re-
CARELESS Of the lockers on, she made eyes
very pretty eyes, too-at him until b,
was reduced to a stateof joyous imbscil
ity.
Just outside the door sat a man will
/ long white whiskers, expounding the
mysteries of the silver question to q lit
tie circle Of admiring listeners II tel
you, cir, said he, With strengthening oil
his bent form aud fash Of his eyes
! 81 tell You we must have repeal, and un
| conditional repeal at that
David B Hill, the greatest msu in
the Senate next to our own George Gray
says that unconditional repeal is IN,
only thing that will save the country
Bat even then it will be long time be
fore we recover from the present de
PRESTON and confidence be restored.
say, II is burning shame that"
But just then the train rounded tn,
curve with a shrek and what the speake
considered a burning shame was foreve
lost TO the ears Of the EVENING JOURNAL
| reporter
Evening journal., 1893-10-26

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
nches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
luced, pleasing to the taste and ae-
,eptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
iealthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KK NEW YO6x, N.Y.
Evening journal., 1893-10-26
His Definition Rendr.

President Delaware Clark. Of the
Board of Trustees of the Poor, has a
precocious 8 year old son Of whom he
Is proud Mr.. Clark lives on farm
near Newark. Recently ons of his
negro farm hands went out hunting for
raccoons. The chase being at night he
soon ran afoul Of barbe l-wire fence
and cut a big cash in his forehead,
Next morning Mr. Clark's little boy
saw the negro walking around with his
head bandaged
How did you hurt your head, Billg"
"Huntin' coons, chile. Don bit down
in de woods dsr las night But go
long chile, you don know what huntin'
coons means
Eyes do, Bill. Huntin' coous is
huntln niggers.
Evening journal., 1893-10-26

onomous by associa-
SYN. ton. We have worked
by careful buying and
for cash, coupled with fair deal
ing, to make Sixth and Market
and "good value" 7 he build
ing is filled with good-and
good only-goods for fall wear.
Whether it is Clothing, Tailor
ing, Furnishings, Hats or Shoes
you will find us ready and anx-
lous to show you our lines.
We are prepared to fit out
complete any sized man OF boy
starting at 4 years. The
prices of our outfits, OF
parts of them, are no more and
often less than you must pay
for ordinary goods. You will
realize that best, however, by
an examination.
We want every article which
goes from this place to be
a credit to us and to you. If
it is not it is wrong, and we
would thank you to bring it
back.
Evening journal., 1893-10-26
Leaking a Hundred strokes an Hour.

The schooner Lewis X. Cottingham,
Captain Doughty, of and from Philadel.
phia, with coal, for Galveston, Tex, re.
turned TO the Delaware Breakwater yes
terday morning In q disabled condition.
On October 10, OIL Hatteras, the Getting.
ham encountered heavy gale from
northeast to south, with heavy seas.
She sprung her rudder stock lost her
mainsail and jb, split other sails and
sprung her main BOOM The vessel was
leaking 100 strokes per hour last night
Evening journal., 1893-10-26
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

$50 the ouga cement between Miss chicago
and her Detroit lover r. OFF" Eyes. She was
TOO sensitive. A woman ran a baby cab over
her foot. and when she told George about 10
De as ed her II 10 upset the cah."-Detroit
Free Press.
DO not put of taking a medicine. Numer-
o1s little ailments, 10 neglected, will soon
break up the system. Take Hoods Sarsapa-
appetite.
Hoods pills cure constipation by restor-
Ing the peristaltic action OF the alimentary
canal.
The largest expense OF married life Is fire.
quently caused by the little ones.-Lowen
Courier.
Lord Dunraven must have arrived at the
conclusion by this time that yacht-racing In
America ia a stern reality.-Yonkers States
man.
Evening journal., 1893-10-26

With the work Of placing the cap on
the new jail sewer on the inside Of the
jail yard, Contractor r X Morrison
yesterday. completed his contract aud
Just succeeded in doing the work within
the allotted time There are yet some
finishing touches TO be put on the mo tn
Of the sewer at the Delaware street
wharf and then the new sewer will be
turned over to the jail commissioners
aud Mr. Morrison will get his 81, $50 for
doing the work
Evening journal., 1893-10-26

Third street bridge to Eden Park or
Garasche's lane, opens up new way Of
travel from Wilmington to this city
Athletic young men who miss their trains
OF desire 10 take an autumnal after
noon walk. now ride over the new line to
it's terminus and then start out on foot
for the remaining few miles of good road
to New Castle The journey can be easily
made IN less than an hour and affords
chances for splendid exercise.
Evening journal., 1893-10-26

The Spanish steamship Murciano is
still hard aud fast on the coast of Vir-
giuia. The westerly winds have driven
down the tides, and it will be neces sary
to discharge part Of her cargo before she
win float The tug Asa Hughes left the
Delaware Breakwaier yesterday with a
surfboat and wreckers TO save the IN.
fortunate vessel
Evening journal., 1893-10-26

Clarence tBsebe has been appointed
postmaster a. the historic old town Of
Lewes. The appointment is owing to
the recent death OF Postmaster Book
hammer.
Evening journal., 1893-10-26
Wa. Not SUM, In the nav.

The sloop Climay. supposed to have
been lost In the Delaware bay, passed
New Castle yesterday on her way to
Chester, where she Is owned
Evening journal., 1893-10-26

Get free sample of famous New York
batter cake at Gardeners, southwest
corner Seventh and Shipley streets.
Evening journal., 1893-10-26
SUMMARY OF EARLY NEWS.

n iiied Herself In Fla 81 Patriotic En-
thusIasm-- United states Admiral De-
taohed From Command for salutlng
the Rebel Admiral.
The enthusiasm over the visit Of the
Russians was so great In France that
woman attired In clothes made Of
French and Russians flags deliberately
killed herself as a patriotic sacrifice.
freight wreck on the Pennsylvania
railroad near Lawrence. n j., resulted
In TIE death of three tramps The
Chicago express ran into the wreck and
several persons were injured, one
seriously.
On learning that Rear Admiral Stan.
ton, commanding the United States feet
In Brazilian waters, had saluted the
rebel admiral. Secretary Herbert ordered
him detached from his command and the
squadron was turned over TO Captain
Picking.
Residents Of Potterstown are excited
over recent robberies posse was
organized and two burglars were sur
prised and shot at. One was badly
wounded aud captured, the other es
capped.
The body Of John Novack was found
hanging TO a sapling near Hazleton. II
is believed he was killed by members OF
the Malta Society.
Behring sea poachers captured 80, 0OC
seals during the last season and de-
stroyed 80, 200 others
The Bramble Club has made all ar
rangements for the celebration of the
two hundred and eleventh anniversary OF
the landing of William Penn and the
opening of Penn Treaty Park.
Il was announced at Chicago that the
Philadelphia Traction Company had SO
cured control OF the Lake Street Elevated
Road of Chicago
Evening journal., 1893-10-26

Go to Wilmington Photograph Com
pany, 8lli Market St, 80 cents per dozen
Evening journal., 1893-10-26

Behring sea poachers captured 30, 90
seals during the last season and de
stroyed 10000 others
Evening journal., 1893-10-26

The body Of John Novack was foun,
hanging TO a sapling near Hazleton. i
is believed he was killed by members o
the Malta Society.
Evening journal., 1893-10-26

New Route From Wilmington.
The new line Of railway which was put
into operation yesterday by the vii.
mington City Railway Company, from
Evening journal., 1893-10-26
FAD CHOLERA ABOARD
Steamship Annie, From an
Infected Port, at Reedy Island.
NEW JAIL SEWER COMPLETED.

Contractor Morrison Finishes To-day by
Putting on the Cap at the JAIN End-A
New way TO Come From Wilmington.
Henry whey Finds Ont what II Is to
Have Friend Indeed.
Evening journal., 1893-10-26
Wiley and HIS Friends Indeed.


Right prisoners. who had been sen
fenced 20 short periods Of Imprisonment
a. the last term Of court, were released
from jan last night. their terms OF i'm
prisonment having expired This has
brought the number OF prisoners now in
jail down 70 40, a good round number
for beginning the winter. The Jail Is ia
remarkably good condition considering
the rnsh that has been on there all sum
mer. when the number Of incarcerated
beings never fell below 200 Both Jail
aud aimshouse will begin the winter
with fE0 iometes
Evening journal., 1893-10-26

The Bramble Club has made all ar
rangements for the celebration of the
two hundred and eleventh anniversary Of
the landing of William Penn and the
opening of Penn Treaty Park.
Evening journal., 1893-10-26

It was announced at Chicago that the
Philadelphia Traction Company had Sc
cured control OF the Lake Street Elevated
Road Of Chicago
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-07-01
Glass Jars for Tlnned Goods.

So many injuries 10 health have hap
pened, and are constantly happening
from the eating OF timed meats and
fish that some Of the great Canadian
and American companies have decided
20 substitute glass jars for tins hith-
crto used. The wisdom Of this decision
Is questionable. seeing that a new
danger is substituted for an old one in
the form OF liability to injury from
Clipped pieces OF glass. as proved by
the use 81 glass jars for jams, Would
not stoneware prove more suitable for
all such purposes?