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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

A Washington dispatch of the
9th say: Special service is discon-
tinued at McSorley, Alpena county,
from Alpena, from November 18th,
and the office discontinued.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

The young men of the Baptist
church had q notable success with
the game supper they served in The
parlors Of the church last Friday
evening. All the luxuries of the
season, venlson, etc., were served in
admirable style, and were much
relished by their many patrons.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

A U. S. flag was hoisted above
the Bean Creek school house, Green
township, last Saturday, and every
school building in that township
has now a national banner.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Miss Martha j. Martin was mar
ried to George F. McRae, at the
residence of the brides parents, at
Long Rapids, last Wednesday, The
Argus tender to the newly married
couple its best wishes for their
future happiness and wishes them
a prosperous voyage through life.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Geo. F. McRae has purchased the
stock of furniture of Walter Bodey
in the McRae block, and will con-
tinue the business. George is well
known in this city and We wish
him SUCCESS.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

The lumber mill of the Messrs
Churchill was closed for the sea-
son last Saturday. The mill wharfs
being full of lumber was the cause
of work at the mill being ended.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

A musical and literary entertain
ment will be given by Beulah
lodge, d. of r. at the l. 0. o. F.
hall, this evening. The program
contains soloes, recitations, remarks,
ETC., and it will be pleasant affair.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Dyer Woodruff was tried at the
Circuit Court last week on a charge
of larceny and found guilty. Last
Monday morning he was sentenced
by Judge Kelley to three years and
six months Imprisonment.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

The Supreme Court has decided
the tax case of the Minor Lumber
Co. against the city of Alpena in
favor of Alpena. Some time ago
the Minor Lumber Co. brought suit
against the City of Alpena to re-
cover several thousand dollars of
taxes they had paid, the claim of
the Company being merely a neglect
of City Treasurer Post and other
officials to comply strictly to the
conditions prescribed by the laws of
Michigan, and on such grounds won
their case at the Alpena Circuit
Court. The city appealed to the
Supreme Court and that body re-
versed the action Of the court. A
new trial may take place, but we
believe the people will win.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Captain Ferguson, of the fish tug
Fisherman, brought in 5000 pounds
of whitefish that were captured on
the shoals north of Thunder Bay
Island last Monday.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Jas. M. johnson has removed his
entire stock of -four, feed, grain,
etc., from Dock street to his store
at the corner of Second and Lock
wood streets.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

There were thirteen deeds record
ed by the Register last week, the
value of which was $3,684.73. Two
of the deeds were issued by the
Auditor General in payment of de-
linuuent taxes.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Two car loads of sulphite paper
pulp were shipped to Detroit, on
City of Mackinac, last Wednesday,
from the factory of Geo. N. Fetch
er & Sons.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

A heavy fog was the cause of the
steamer City of Mackinac being
seven hours late arriving at this
port Saturday. She was heavily
laden with merchandise.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Up to yesterday there were about
100000 white fish eggs in the o
S. fish hatchery at this city. About
100000 are required to make
full stock.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

The ladies of the A. p. A. served
a supper at the society's banqueting
hall, Bolton block, last Monday
evening, and it was remarkable for
its elegance.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Providing the right of way is
obtained it seems sure that AL
ger, Smith & Co. will extend the
Alpena & Northwestern to Thunder
Bay, at r. o. Avery's mill, and
their long timber will be placed in
the water there and made up into
RATS. The short timber will be
sawed in the Avery mill. If the
report is correct, large force of
men will find employment in that
part of the city.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

A miscreant tried to disable the
electric light apparatus last Friday
by cutting gashes in the main
driving belt, with the intention that
the belt would break when the ma
chinery was started. The belt was
not cut enough and did its work all
night-the cuts being discovered in
the morning.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

t. G. Winnett, the general passenger
and freight agent Of the d., B. @. & Al
pena railroad, was In town this week on
business connected with the road.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

The 18th semi-annual appor-
tionment of the primary school
interest fund was made by the state
Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton Thursday, and apportions the
fund at the rate of 10 cents
per child Of school age. The
total amount is $471, 897.45, of
which the county of Alpena re-
ceives S4,183.90, the number of
children in the county being 5,977.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15
town few days during the past week.

Mira. w. L. Churchill, II. r. Morse, A.
w. Comstock and w. A. French arrived
on last evenings train.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15
WANTED

Farm four miles from city, with good
buildings, for sale or exchange for city
property. Apply at ARGUS office.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Rev. John Munday returned from Alma,
Thursday evening, where he had been
attending the Saginaw Valley Convoca-
ton, Of the Episcopal church.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Norman's Illustrated Monthly, eight
pages, rs cents year. Expect to book
10000 subscribers before December 1.
Will you DO one Of them? Send postal
note and address, Norman's illustrated
Monthly, st. Paris, Q.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15
For Sale

House, barn and lot, situated on Sec
ond street, In good neighborhood, only
five minutes walk from business center
of city, for sale at a bargain. Call at
ARGUS Office.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15
Here are Your Letters.

1t Is no easy thing to dress harsh,
coarse hair so as to make 1t look grace
full or becoming. By the use Of Ayers
Hair Vigor, this difficulty is removed, and
the hair made to assume any style or ar
rangement that may be desired. Give
the Vigor trial
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

There will be five days given to
the state teachers institute in
Presque Isle county, in December,
commencing on Monday, the 18th.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

A meeting of school officials,
teachers and citizens of Alpena,
Altoona, Presque Isle and Iosco
counties takes place at Huntsville
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

E. o. Avery sold one Of his fine
Jersey cows to an outside party,
and shipped her on the City of
Mackinac last Wednesday evening.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

The Excelsior Co. shipped two
car loads of excelsior last Wednes-
day-one to Toledo and one to De-
trOit.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

The fall Of the year is trying season
for elderly people. The many cheerless,
dark. dismal days act depressingly, not
to say injuriously, on both old and young.
Now Is the time to re-enforse the vital
energies with Ayers Sarsaparilla-the
best Of all blood medicines.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Only two passenger steamers are
running to this port the present
week-the City of Mackinac and
Pilor;m-both from Detroit.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Eighty acres Of land we'll timbered with
hemlock and hardwood, for sale. En-
quire at this Office.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

The repairs to the Alpine block
have been completed, and q new
coat of paint has greatly improved
the appearance of the block.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Fred Golling has returned home from
the State Agricultural College, to pass the
HOLIDAYS.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

About 100000 white fish eggs
were received from North Point,
Saturday, for the government hatch
ery.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

A car load of sulphite paper pulp
was shipped to Batavia, ILL.,, last
Saturday, by Geo. N. Fletcher &
Sons.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Should know that the Pyramid Pile euro
will promptly and effectually remove
every trace OF them. Any druggist viii
get Il for you.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15
Guilty Of Manslaughter

The case of the people VS.. Wei.
lington Scrimshaw, on charge OF
murder, occupied the attention OF
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Seventy tons of freight were
brought to this port Sunday by the
steamer City of Mackinaw, inolud-
ing $50 barrels Of pork.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

The Alpena & Northwestern rail-
way will soon be operated. The
rails were laid as far as Posen the
early part Of this week.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Geo. N. Fletcher paid visit to town
last week, arriving from Detroit Wednes-
day evening.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

The work of saving lumber at
the mill of G.. N. Fletcher & Sons
came to an end last Wednesday,
for the season of 1893.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Superintendent Z. A. Tulian
shipped a case of trout eggs to
Worthwhile last Wednesday, and an
other case Sunday.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

d. d. Hanover has placed an at
tractive sign in front of his place
of business, in the shape of a horse
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

The amount of deer sent to town
by hunters is not very large to date
as compared with past years.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Mrs. G. f. Gray and daughter arrived
home Saturday on the Detroit steamer.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

s. Greenbaum, who had been to De-
troit, arrived home last Saturday.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Good young horse for sale cheap. 1901
pounds. Would take good new milcl
COW in part payment. Apply Trinity Rec
tory, First Street.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

A stimulant is often needed to nurish
and strengthen the roots and to keep the
hair natural color. Halls hair Renew
er Is the best tonic for the hair.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Big tablets, small tablets, soft pape
tablets, hard paper tablets, all kinds o
tablets at Field q Co.'S.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Mr.. and Mrs. +. w. Gilchrist left town
yesterday morning for Detroit.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Mrs. d. Mckenzie, of Middle island,
has gone to Battle Creek, to attend the
Santarium, leaving town Monday morn.
inQ
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Captain q. ID. Brooks returned home
from st. Clair, Thursday evening.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

The following lumber mills were
in operation Monday: Comstock
Brothers, Huron Lumber Co., i. W..
Gilchrist and Minor Lumber Go,
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

j. d. Hawks, manager of the d., B. @.
q A. railroad, was registered at the
Churchill, Wednesday last.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

A. II. Briggs left town Monday, for
Roscommon.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Some twenty horses and cows
were brought to town on the City
Of Mackinac Saturday.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Superintendent G. w. Luce, of the D.,
b. G. q Alpena railroad, was In town
Wednesday.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

q. Il. Warren, formerly in business at
this city, but now Of Owosso, was In town
q few DAYS last week.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

II. g. Obeneau, OF the firm Of Obeneau
& Johnson, lumber inspectors, was in
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Try Fields Witch Hazel for the toilet
and bath. j. L. Field d Co.'S. Druggist.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Chamois vests and lung protectors
just the thing for cold weather-at j. Z.
Field Il Co.'S.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15
PERSONAL.

Z. X. Potter returned homo to Detrait,
Friday
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Mrs. NJ. Klock returned to Detroit,
SATURDAY..
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Thomas Collins returned home Friday
evening from a trip outside.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15
anffara,a fropn pIlaa

Valuable farm land to exchange for city
property. Enquire at ARGUS office.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

W. B. Tabor returned homo on Friday
evenings train.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

M 3 e. Levyn went to Detroit last
Wednesday to visit friends.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

j. Z. Field & Co. have an elegant line
Of perfumes and toilet articles.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Mission services at Trinity church
this week.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

/. Kositchek returned Friday from q
trip outside.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Clas. Schultz arrived from St. Clair the
earl part of last week.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

The series of social parties to be
given by the Boston Club of AL
pena Commandery, Knights Temp
lar, will be as follows: Calico par
ty, Thanksgiving evening, Nov.
30th; New Years reception, Mon
day evening, Jan. LIST, 1894; assemb-
ly, Thursday evening, Jan. 18th,
1894; masquerade, Tuesday even
ing, Feb. 9Th, 1894; Easter party,
March 9th, 1894. The parties
given by the Boston Club last win
ter were among the social events Of
the season, and were well attended.
They were delightful socials, and
the five to be given the coming
winter will be equally as attractive.
They will be given in the Masonic
parlors. The elegant invitations
have been issued.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Mrs. g. w. Johnson, who has been
visiting friends in the southern part OF
the state, arrived home Friday evening.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Sufficient snow fell Monday
night to whiten the ground.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Old papers 8 cents per dozen at the
ARGUS Office.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

The Circuit Court adjourned las
Monday until tomorrow.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Miss L. Langworthy, who had been
visiting friends at Tawas, arrived home
Saturday.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15
Governor J. II. Rich has issued q

Governor J. II. Rich has issued
proclamation appointing Thursday,
November Both, as a day for Thanks
giving. In his proclamation he
says: 'In the preparation of these
joyous family gatherings, around
the table supplied with the luxuries
of all chimes, do not fail to remem-
Der in substantial manner the
needy, sick and afflicted, that they,
too, may have reasons for Thanks
giving. Let the day be so observed
that all may have cause for Thank
fulness, those who have abundance,
for that abundance and the privileges
Of aiding those who want; and
those who wait for its generous
giving"
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Mrs. Ebling, Of Oscoda, who has been
visiting with Miss Hattie White, returned
home last Friday.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15
THEIR TELEPHONE.

Notices inserted under this heading, cents per
line for each insertion.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

1t is the intention to place the
steamer City of Mackinac in winter
quarters next week.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

David Mulvena will get out cedar
on the Oqueoc this winter.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Rev. r. E. McDuff arrived Monday TO
ofllciate at Trinity church during the
mission services.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

The Churchill will give the usua
Thanksgiving game dinner followed
by social dance.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

G. r. Nicholson, who has been at
Cleveland the past summer, returned
home Friday evening.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

The first OF the five entertain
ments of the Y. M. G. A. course
will be given at the Baptist church
on the evening of the 18th, next
Saturday. The attraction is the
Mozart Symphony Club, and con-
sists of the following: Otto Lund,
violin soloist; Theo. Hoch, cornet;
Richard Stoelzer, viola; A. G. Mora,
flute; Mario Blodeck, violoncello;
Miss Cecilia Braems, soprano. The
company comes highly endorsed by
the press and there is no doubt in
regard to their ability to highly
entertain their audience.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15
OUR TELEPHONE.

Business notices under this heading, 10 cents Per
line for each insertion.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

The steamer City of Mackinac
took from this port last Sunday the
following freight, in addition to
beer kegs, venison and miscellane-
Gus articles: One car load of hem
lock bark extract for New York
City, one car load of paper pulp for
Detroit, one car load of hemlock
bark extract for st. Louis, one car
load of excelsior for Cleveland, one
car load of paper pulp for Ohio,
and a large amount Of fresh fish,
making about 100 tons Of exports.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Bannerman's Phenyle, chloride Of lime,
copperas In any quantity, at Field q Cos.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

The mill of Albert Pack was
closed for the season last Wednes-
day.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Regular meeting of the Common
Council next Monday evening.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15
Marriage Licenses.

Executive Committee Board of &c
ton.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Fred Golling has returned home from
the State Agricultural College, to pass the
holidays.
Geo. N. Fletcher paid visit to town
last week, arriving from Detroit Wednes-
day evening.
Superintendent G. w. Luce, OF the D.,
b. G. q Alpena railroad, was In town
Wednesday.
Miss l.. Langworthy, who had been
visiting friends at Tawas, arrived homo
Saturday.
Rev. r. L. McDuff arrived Monday to
oGlciate at Trinity church during the
mission services.
G. II. Nicholson, who has been at
Cleveland the past summer, returned
home Friday evening.
Mrs. Ebling, OF Oscoda, who has been
visiting with Miss Hattie White, returned
home last Friday.
W. IL Vuiioh, lOiiucriy III uuelleSS III
this city, but now of Owosso, was In town
a few days last week.
j. d. Hawks, manager OF the D., B. G.
& A. railroad, was registered at the
Churchill, Wednesday last.
Mrs. @. w. johnson, who has been
visiting friends In the southern part Of
the state, arrived home Friday evening.
Mrs. d. Mckenzie, Of Middle island,
has gone to Battle Creek, to attend the
Santarium, leaving town Monday MORN
ing.
Rev. John Munday returned from Alma,
Thursday evening, where he had been
attending the Saginaw Valley Convoca-
ton, Of the Episcopal church.
II. G.. Obeneau, OF the firm Of Obeneau
d Johnson, lumber inspectors, was in
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-11-15

Business notices under this heading, 10 cents pei
line for each insertion.
Old papers 5 cents per dozen at the
ARGUS Office.
Mission services at Trinity church
this week.
The Circuit Court adjourned last
Monday until tomorrow.
David Mulvena will get out cedar
on the Oqueoc this winter.
Sufficient snow fell Monday
night to whiten the ground.
Bannerman's Phenyle, chloride of lime,
copperas in any quantity, at Field d Cos.
Regular meeting of the Common
Council next Monday evening.
The mill of Albert Pack was
closed for the season last Wednes-
day.
The Churchill will give the usual
Thanksgiving game dinner followed
by a social dance.
1t is the intention to place the
steamer City of Mackinac in winter
quarters next week.
j. E. Field & Co. have an elegant line
Of perfumes and toilet articles.
Some twenty horses and cows
were brought to town on the City
of Mackinac Saturday.
The amount of deer sent to town
L lo..o-o L., Il I,Io
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-01
Odd Things About Money.

There are 19,9O0,0Oe old copper pen
MES somewhere. Nobody knows what has
become of them, except that once 10
while a single specimen turns up in change
A few years ago 4,500,0a0 bronze two
cent pieces were set aacat. Three millions
of them are still outstanding Three mi-
lion three cent nickel pieces are scattered
over the United States, but it is very
rarely that one is seen.
OfSOO,0O0 half-cents, which correspond
iu value to English farthings, not one has
been returned to the government for re-
coinage or is held by the treasury. Con
gress appropriates from 100000 to
s15O,OOO yearly for recoining the uncur-
rent silver coins now ip possession Of the
treasury. These are mostly half-dollars,
and are not circulated, because there is no.
demand for them.
Not long ago the stock of them amoant-
ed to s26,OOO,OOO, but it is only about half
that now. The money set aside for recoin-
ing is not intended to pay for the cost Of
minting, but is required to reimburse the
treasurer Of the United States, on account
Of the loss of weight which silver pieces
have suffered by abrasion. This loss
amounts to $50 on every 81 900, and it
has to be made good, ia order to set the
treasurers accounts straight.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-01

dead. My bullet had entered in the cen
ter of his chest and passed out on the
right side of the spine about half way
down the back
"Fhe pain of my wound kept me from
fainting, and as soon as | got my breath
managed to drag myself from under him.
Thank heavens, his great teeth had not
crushed my thigh bone, but was loosing
a great deal of blood, ana had it not been
for the timely arrival of Tom, with whose
aid got the handkerchief off my wrist
and tied it round my leg, twisting it tight
with stick, | think | should have bled
to death.
"Well, it was inst reward for my folly
in trying to tackle family of lions single
handed. The odds were too long. have
been lame ever since and shall be till nv
dying day. In the month of March the
wound always troubles ME a great deal, and
every three years it breaks out raw.
need scarcely add that | never traded the
lot of worry at Sikukuni's. Another man
got ia German made e5O0 out of
it after paying expenses. spent the next
month on the broad of my back, and was
cripple for six months after that. And
now Eve told you the yarn, so will have
drop of Hollands and 90 to bed,