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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22
A City of Penguins.

During a recent cruise, we went
ashore on a sequestered island to
view what the captain called
penguin city" Sure enough, the
whole island, comprising perhaps
fifty acres, was. laid off in regular
squares, by streets running at right
angles, the lines as straight and
true as surveyor could have
drawn them.
AS is well known, penguins spend
their lives on the water, except dur
ing the breeding season, when they
are obliged to seek the shore. You
will hardly believe me, but it is
nevertheless true, that the birds
not only lay out their city in the
way have described. but pick up
all the loose stones till the Who'll
place is as smooth as a board floor.
Then they take possession in
couples, each pair select a home site
not to build nest, but merely to
pre-empt particular spot Oh the
bare ground.
The hen lays one egg, and only
one, and during the time of incuba-
tion the male bird brings her food
from the sea, or sits on the egg
awhile himself if she wants to go
out and take a swim. But in this
case, as in many Others, virtue is
not ''its own exceedingly great re-
ward" because the lady penguins
grow so fat and sleek under the good
care of their faithful husbands, that
they are more eagerly hunted at
that particular season.
The old birds are too tough and
fishy to be relished by man or beast,
but the tender young matrons are
in great demand, both for their oil
and flesh. Even the eggs have an
oily and fishy flavor, and taste as
hens eggs might if cooked in kero-
sene. The penguin is by no means
a handsome or graceful creature.
He has wings like any other bird,
but they are altogether too short to
fly with, though they may assist
him somewhat in waddling over the
ground. FIX.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22
The Riyes Sisters.

Miss Daisy Rives, the sister of
Amelie Rives-Chanler, is about 16,
being the youngest of Col. Rives'
three daughters, of whom we'll
known French artist who had re-
Gently been visiting at their home,
Castle Hill, said that they were the
most beautiful sisters he had seen.
She greatly resembles her celebrated
sister, being little taller, with her
golden hair and creamy skin, but
her eyes are different, being brown,
while Mrs. Chanler's are wonder
full shade of blue. The other sister,
Miss Gertrude, is smaller, with an
exquisitely symmetrical figure which
looks best in conventional garb,
while Mrs, Chanlcr never looks as
we'll as in the tea gowns and short
waisted gowns of another era, most
of which were designed by herself
when i'll Paris, and executed by
Worth and Felix. While neither
of her sisters possess her literary
genius, they both share her talent
for art, Miss Daisy being especially
gifted in representing animals.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22
The Success of Oratory.

1T makes all the difference in the
world" said the stout, bald gentle
man with the benevolent counten-
ance, show fact or principle or
a truth is communicated by one
person to another. Herein lies the
success of oratory. Of two men
with equal learning one will hold
his audience while the other bores
it upon the same subject. This re-
minds me of little incident in a
western city.
'Three men were standing at the
entrance of hotel. A man came
out and said to them quietly
There's a big smoke OH the second
floor. ] think the building is on
fire. The men ceased their CONVEX
sation a moment, stared at the man
and then resumed.
''In another minute there was a
racket outside and another man in
his shirt sleeves, with bulging eyes,
wide-open mouth, pale face, dishev-
eled hair and frantic manner shot
out of the swinging door like pro-
jectile from cannon.
"'Fire! FIRE.! FIRE!!!
"That was all he said; no more, in
fact, than the quiet-voiced man.
Well, sir, the way those three men
started for their rooms, falling over
one another, scrambling and acting
generally like madmen, was CON-
ical. 1t transpired there was a
small fire, lots of smoke and no dam
ger, but it proves that there is a
great deal in how one expresses
himself to others. w Washington
Star.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22
WHOLE NO. 1924.

would permit a rat to be put to
death. 1t was said that about the
year 1850 the twenty-sixth Baron
Howth was giving a banquet to his
friends, when a rat rushed into the
hall followed by several dogs, and
jumping on the table, sat up before
Lord Howth as if appealing for
protection. He saved its life, and
from that moment it never quilted
him. At last he set out on a for
eign tour accompanied by his broth
er, whopersuaded him toleave the rat
behind. Sitting in hotel at Mar
ceilles, the door suddenly flew open,
and the rat, dripping wet came
crawling in, and went straight to
the fire to dry itself. Lord Howth's
brother, enraged at the intrusion,
seized the poker and dashed out the
rats brains. "You have murdered
me" exclaimed Lord Howth, and in
stantly fell down and expired.
The late Lord Clifden was firmly
persuaded that no luck would ever
befall him on the race-course unless
he wore "A particular necktie; and
MIR. Frank Popham, the owner Of
Wild Dayrell, would run at full
speed, to avoid meeting a hearse.
The eminent naturalist, the late
Frank Buckland, when a surgeon
in the Second Lifeguards, was one
day called to attend to a trooper who
had blown his brains out with a
pistol i'll an outhouse. The man
died, and some time afterwards, q
belief in luck, either good or bad,
prompted Buckland to inquire what
had become of the weapon. The
colonel showed him the frearm
readily, but laughed when Buckland
declared that he thought it would
be best to destroy the fatal weapon.
Nevertheless, only a short time af-
ter Buckland was called to attend to
the colonel's servant, who had at
tempted to kill himself with the
very same pistol.
Another weapon OF ill-omen
was that used by Hugh Miller, the
famous geologist. While having a
bath, he shot himself with it, and
it dropped into the water. 1t was
sent to the gunmaker's to be clean
ed. He took it in his hand, when
it went off and killed him on the
spot.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22
He Got There.

''Have you black llama lace?"
she inquired, stopping at the linen
counter.
Nom, we don't keep lace at this
counter, but | have some new DAM
ask linen"
"Sir, you are impertinept. | did
not ask to see damask-"
"Excuse me, ma'am. You should
not have stopped to ask questions
at the linen counter. | thought
you looked like a lady of taste and
elegance and would want to inspect
our new royal damask imported lin
ems; Mrs. Col. Jones just ordered
dozen patterns"
Him! it dosen't cost anything to
look at them. Dear me what
beautiful finish! You may dupli-
cate Mrs. Jones order. I'm not
going"-sotto voice-"to let that
old cat get ahead of me-"
"That's what | call a clear case of
bulldozing," said a fellow clerk, as
the customer walked away.
"Oh, that's all right" responded
the other, 'any fellow can sell a
customer the goods that she wants,
but it takes an all-fired smart sales
man to sell her what she dosen't
want. Elk.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

This has probably been facilitated
by the love which all the Rives girls
have for horses, and the magnificent
specimens of blooded stock they
have on the plantation. They are
all fine horsewomen, and there is
not an unbroken colt in the yard
which does not whinny with delight
and become as gentle as a lamb at
the approach of Miss Gertrude.
Despite her dainty appearance, she
has the strength of man and the
skill of practiced whip, either to
leap five-barred gate or to drive
four horses, if need be.-Washing-
ton Post.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22
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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

Jack Billings-'Do your think it
right for fellow to kiss girl
suddenly, without warning?"
May Cooings-'No; do not"
Jack Billings-"Neither do l.
But how is he going to warn herP"
May Cooings-'I don't know of
any better way than to ask some
question like yours just now
Puck.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22
IL is Strange

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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

Little Sally had very much enjoy
ed the celebration of her birthday
anniversary. I'm awfully sorry
for you," she said to her older-very
much older-sister. "Why?" BE
cause you never have birthdays any
more" ."-Washington Star.
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The winter girl has one satisfac-
tion-it's chappy weather.-Phila-
delphia Record.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

Fresh sailor (doing duty on the
lookout for the first time)-Hello,
Officer ION the bridge)-What is
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

Daughter-"Our iceman is dead,
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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

The man who thaws out dyna-
mite is being heard from. There is
generally but one report.-Baltl-
more American.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

"You wish me to be your wife3
Why, I've known you only fifteen
minutes!' "That is true, madam
but ] wished to give one lady the
opportunity of saying with truth;
This is 50 sudden!"--New Work.
Press.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

Mr., Pepper didn't believe
there was a dry eye in the house
when the curtain went down on the
third act" Mrs. Pepper-"No'
but there seemed to be the usual
number of dry throats. Chicago
Jnter-Ocean.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

you've been in my mind all day,
Miss Angie" he cooed sweetly.
"Great mercyw groaned the girl in
agony, "can it be that ] am as small
as that ?"-Sunny South.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

"Did Mr.. Cumso seem annoyed at
your calling with his bill?" asked
Mr.. Gaskett Of his new callector,
mo. sir" replied the young man
son the contrary, he asked me tc
call again. ."-Harper's Bazaar,
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

Ella-"What makes you think he
loves you? Did he say SOP" Ida
mo, but he hugged ME. That is a
roundabout way of letting me know
II "-Brooklyn Life.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

Nails should be sold at auction,
They 90 well under the hammer
Picayune.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

Although manufacturers Of
spoons do not enjoy very high
rank as writer's, the majority of
them have produced a great many
stirring articles.-Troy Press.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

Friend-How is it you don't doc
tor yourself instead of having that
young DIR. Gravely? Eminent but
Mean Physician can't afford it.
Ny charges are so visit, while
DR.. Graveiy ouly charges S1.--Puck.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

Crummer-"What are. you. burn
ing there?' Gilleland-"A bundle
of old love-letters." CrHmmer-
"That Is wise. 1t is better to burn
them than to have them roast you
some tins in future. Truth.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

Penelope-"You wouldn't marry
girl for her money, would you?'
Jack Dashing-"No-but | could
not let a girl suffer merely because
she was rich. New Y ork Herald
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

He--"Do you love me, darling?'
She-"Sometimes | think | do; ant
then again when you have that
hideous, baggy new overcoat on,
doubt the strength of my affec.
ton ."-Tid-Bits.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

"Young man," said the judge
sternly, your face is familiar.
Have you ever been in this court
before9" "No, sir,' replied the
young man, "l'm "a faro dealer. v
Pittsburg Dispatch.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

He philosophical )-"Do you ap-
prove of going to the theater?'
She (practical)-"Oh, thank you
Any night you like. Chicago
News.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

Fresh sailor-I dunno.
Oflicer-Well, what do you see?
Fresh sailor see a red and q
green light, and | think it must be
drug store.-Judge.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

A man never realizes how much
furniture he owns until he tries to
walk rapidly through his house in
the dark.-Etoile Beige.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

Dullpate-I find it very hard
work to collect my thoughts. Maud
Papa says it's always difficult to
collect small ounts.-Inter-Ocean.
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0. |. PARTRIDGE.
Real Estate Agent

Rooms 4, 5, Dawson Block.
WIN take chargeof estates for residents and non.
residents collect rents pay taxes, place insurance
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Office hours-10 to 12A. NJ, A to 6P.M.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

Bessie-"He was very imprudent'
He put his arm around me twice" "
Jessie-"Humph! He must have
had n very long arm."-Puck.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22
MICHIGAN CENTRAL
"Ths Niagara Falls Route"
Time Card in EEeet

sDaily. Daily except Sunday. Carrying
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Parlor car on day trains and sleeping oars on
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The direct line to Niagara Falls, Buffalo, New
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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22
HUMOROUS.

ALL
HUMOROUS.
Nails should be sold at auction
They go well under the hammer
Picayune.
The winter girl has one satisfac
tion-it's chappy weather.-Phila
delphia Record.
Daughter-"Our iceman is dead
papa" Father-"What an awfu
change it will be for him. Judge
The man who thaws out dyna
mite is being heard from. There Ii
generally but one report.-Baltl'
more American.
A man never realizes how mucl
furniture he owns until he tries tC
walk rapidly through his house IL
the dark.-Etoile Beige.
Bessie-"He was very imprudent
He put his arm around me twice
Jessie-"Humph! He must have
had very long arm. Puck.
---- --------------------
Dullpate-I find it very hare
work to collect my thoughts. Mauo
Papa says it's always difficult tt
collect small amounts.-Inter-Ocea
He philosophical )-"Do you ap'
prove of going to the theater?'
She (practical)-"Oh thank you
Any night you like."-Chicagc
News.
Ella-"What makes you think he
loves you? Did he say SOP" Ida
mo, but he hugged me. That is
roundabout way of letting me know
it. Brooklyn Life.
you've been in my mind all day
Miss Angie" he cooed sweetly
"Great mercy" groaned the girl IN
agony, "can it be that ] am as small
as that?"-Sunny South.
Although manufacturers OF
spoons do not enjoy a very higl
rank as writer's, the majority O.
them have produced great man.
stirring articles.-Troy Press.
Penelope-"You wouldn't MARI,
"A girl for her money, would you?'
Jack Dashing-"No-but | coulC
not let a girl suffer merely becaus'
she was rich. New York Herald
He--"Do you love me, darling?'
She-"Sometimes | think | do; an,
then again when you have tina
hideous, baggy new overcoat on,
doubt the strength of my affec
ton" ."-Tid-Bits.
"Young man," said the judg
sternly, your face is familiar
Have you ever been in this cour
before9" mo, SIR replied tn
young man, I'm Il faro dealer. -
Pittsburg Dispatch.
did Mr.. Cumso seem annoyed "a
your calling with his bill?" aske'
Mr.. Gaskett of his new callectol
mo. sir" replied the young man
son the contrary, he asked me t.
call again .'-Harper's Bazaar.
Crummer-"What are. you, burn
ing th.re?" Gilleland-"A bundl
of old love-letters." CrHmmer-
"That is wise. 1t is better to burr
them than to have them roast yo
some tims in future. Truth.
Friend-How is it you don't doc
tor yourself instead of having tina
young DIR. Gravely? Eminent bu
Mean Physician can't afford il
Ny charges are SO visit, Will
DR.. Graveiy ouly charges s1.-Pucl
"You wish me to be your wife
Why, I've known you only fiftee
minutesw "That is true, madam
but ] wished to give one lady tn
opportunity of saying with truth
This is so sudden" New Sor
Press.
Mr.. Pepper didn't believ
there was a dry eye in the hous
when the curtain went down on th
third act" Mrs. Pepper-"Nc
but there seemed to be the usui
number of dry throats. .'-Chicag
Jnter-O Ocean.
Little Sally had very much enjo,
ed the celebration of her birthda
anniversary. I'm awfully sorr
for you," she said to her older-ver
much older-sister. "Why?" "B