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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28
Scared off the Book Agent.

This is the story of the enterpris-
ing clearinghouse keeper and the
book agent. Pleasing her boarders
and dealing promptly with her
landlord, she had added to her
humble beginning one house, an
other and another, until the board
ing-house had spread itself through
four brown stone houses of Brook
Ign street. These the owners had
obligingly thrown into one, al
though they kept toward the street
the deceptive appearance of four
separate private houses. In the
morning it was the clearinghouse
keepers custom to go through the
establishment, like a prince max
ing the tour of his dominions, to
see that all was well in every part.
One morning she was by the door
of the house No. l when the book
agent rang the bell. Accordingly
she opened the door herself.
"Can | show you some books?'
the book agent asked.
Not any to-day" the boarding
house keeper replied, and shut the
door.
Proceeding on her journey she
had arrived at the hall of the next
house when the bell rang. She op.
ened it. 1t was the book agent
He seemed to loose himself for q
moment, then asked:
''Can | show you any booksl"
Not any to-day" promptly an
swered the clearinghouse keeper,
and with bewildered look on his face
the man turned away. The board
ing-house keeper passed through to
the third house and in time again
to answer the bell. 1t was the
book agent The man staggered
back, gazed wildly, put his hand to
his brow and stammered out his
inquiry. The clearinghouse keep
er answered as before, then shut
the door and went on to the fourth
house. The book agent was COM
ing up the steps. His hand was
scarcely on the bell when she OPEN
ed the door. The man gave one
glance, turned pale, and fled across
the street. He though himself
hoodooed and skipped all the other
houses on the block.--New York
Evening Sun.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

leisure to feel and time to reflect,
and, on rare occasions, even TO act.
On the first attempt of one of the
adherents Of the Spanish monarch
to assassinate William, Prince of
Orange, the ball passed through
the bones of his face and brought
him to the ground. In the instant
which produced inconsistencies,
however, he was able to form the
notion that the ceiling of the room
had fallen in and crushed him.
The cannon ball which plunged
through the head and tore out the
brain of Charles XII. did not pre-
vent him from Selling his sword
hilt. The idea of attact and the
necessity for defense were impressed
upon his mind by a blow which we
would naturally suppose TO have
been too tremendous and instanta-
neous to leave the least interval for
thought. Another question in
this connection is that of probable
pain. Although numerous instan-
ces can be cited in support of the
view that the mind acts in case of
so-called instant death, it by no
means follows that the infection of
a fatal blow is attended by the
least semblance of pain or single
pang of fear or regret. Unless
death results Immediately, however,
the pain may be as varied as that
Of the injuries. Philadelphia Rec
ord.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

state before death ensued, would
slowly smother to death, and the
thought added horror to my stu
alton. had read of graves being
opened where people had been bur-
led alive, and how they had torn
their flesh with their nails and
turned over in their collins in a
mad struggle for air. | wondered
if there was any way by which
could quickly destroy myself when
nature asserted its sway. Every
hour seemed to ne as days. 1t was
Tuesday when ! was buried, and |
fancied | could hear the Sunday
chimes of the church which stood a
few yards distant. | wondered who
my neighbor was on my right and
who on my left, and if they, too,
We're buried alive. | wondered if
there really was such a thinggas
death, or if | was doomed to lie con-
scious in that prison forever.
Suddenly felt a muscle twitch.
1t is coming now, | thought. A
minute more and | will be strug-
Cling for breath. | felt faint
futter at the heart. | gave II lit
tie gasp, and the air seemed freigh-
ted with lead. | tried to breathe,
but it was like drawing fetid wat
er into my lungs. ! had resolved not
to move muscle, to die with my
hands folded OH my breast, so that
if my body was ever taken up my
friends would not suspect the aw-
full truth, but could not lie still.
The struggle began, and ] fought
in my narrow prison house as man
only fights for life. Horrible as
it was, | seemed to hear my wife's
voice ringing in my ears. 1t was a
cry of agony. tried to answer it.,
but could not.
"A succession Of thunder peals
shook my prison house. II was the
heavy blows of axes breaking open
the box which contained the coffin.
A moment later was lying on the
churchyard sward in my wife's
arms. After my interment she
conceived the notion that | had
been buried alive, and, to quiet her
fears, the grave was opened. |
went into the grave young man,
and came out aged, as you see me
now"
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specimen Cases.

8. II. Clifford, New Cassel, Wts., vae
troubled with Neuralgia and Rheumatisa,
hts Stomach was dlsordered, his Liver was
affected to al alarming degree, appettts
fell away, and he was terribly reduced IN
flesh and strength. Three bottles OF
Electric Bitters cured him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, H., had
q running sore on his leg Of eight years
standing. Used three bottles OF Electric
Bitters and seven boxes OF Bucklcn's
Arnica Salve, and his leg IL sound and
well. John Speaker, Catawba, o., had
five large Fever sores on his leg, doctors
said he was incurable. One bottle Elec'
sric Bitters and one box Bucklen's Arnics
Salve CURED him entirely. Sold by J. E.
Field Il Co.'S. Drug store. 3
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28
ORDER.

State of Michigan, county Of Alpena, ss.
Probate Court for said county.
AT session Of the Probate Court for said ooun-
ty, held at the Probate Office In the city OF Apena,
ON the 9th day OF June, in the year one thou
sand eight hundred and ninety-th
Present. Hon. George NJ. slusser, Judge Of Pro-
bate.
In the matter OF the estate of Margaret Motfat.
deceased.
On reading and hlipg tho petition, duly verified,
of James Collins, administrator OF the estate OF
Margaret Motfat deceased, praying for license to
sell the real estate OF said Margaret Mofat, deceas-
ed, TO pay the debts OF said deceased.
rhereupon IL Is ordered, that Thursday, the Goth
day Of June 1898 next at ten o'clock in the forenoon,
be assigned for the hearing of said petition, and
that the heirs at law Of said deceased, and all
other persons interested IN said estate, requir
ed to appear at session Of said Court then to be
holden in the Probate office in the city of Alpena,
in said county, and show cause, II any there be,
why the prayer of the petitioner should not be
granted: And II Is further ordered, that said pc
ttioner give notice 10 the heirs al law and all per-
interested in said estate, OF the tendency of
said petition. and the hearing thereof by causing
a copy of this order to be published Ina the Alpcna
Argus, newspaper printed and circulated in said
county, three successive weeks previous 10 aid day
of hearinY.
A true cOpyl GEO III. sLuSSER
ll33wi Judg" Oi Probate.
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Now Try This.

II will cost you nothing and will sursly
do you good, IL you have a Cough, Gold
or any trouble with Throat, Chest o.
Lungs. Dr.. Kings New Discovery 70.
Consumption, Coughs and Colds IL guar.
anteed TO give relief, or money will be
paid back. Sufferers from La Grippe
found 1t just the thing and under it, uss
had speedy aud perfect recovery. TSy
a sample bottle at our expense and Learn
Tor yourself just how good thing Il u.
Trial bottle free at j. E. Field B Cos
Drug Store. Large size 500. and o1.0o.
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How 1t Feels to be Buried.

I'll wager the wine there is not
a gentleman present who can
guess within ten years of my age"
said Calvin S. Freeman, who sat
talking with some fellow travelling
men. The guesses ran all the way
from As to IS.
81 am just 81 years old" said Mr..
Freeman. II grew old III day.
/ have passed through the most
terrible ordeal to which a mortal
was ever subjected was buried
alive and lay in the grave, with six
feet of earth on top of me, for
nearly three hours. That was at
Edinburgh. Scotland, nearly nine
years ago. was born in that city.
AT the age of twenty four | mar
ried a girl who had been my play
mate in childhood. A year later
was taken sick. and after an illness
of but two days, was pronounced
dead, and preparations were made
for my burial.
I'll was as conscious as ut this
moment, but unable to speak or
move muscle. A great weight
seemed to lie on my chest and eye
lids. All that night and until 10
O'Clock next day ] lay with a cloth
over my face, listening to the pre-
parations for my interment. At
that hour ! was placed in my coffin,
the funeral services were read, and
| was consigned to the grave.
There was no sitting sensation, for
I had ceased to breath, but the
black loneliness of those hours
haunts me day and night. | felt that
| would come out Of the trance
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28
Lord Tennyson as a Carpet Cleaner.

Tennyson appeared once in the
new character of carpet cleaner.
Calling on some friends and finding
them absent, he wrote them a polite
note but had the misfortune to
overturn the ink-bottle upon the
beautiful white Persian carpet.
Frantic, he appealed for help to the
servant. She suddenly recollecting
that new milk will remove ink
when wet, sized can of the creamy
liquid which happened to have been
just left by the milkman. She up
set the can on the large black pool,
and set about rubbing and scrub
bing the stain. Down went Ten
nyson on his hands and knees, rub
ding and scrubbing also, in an
agony of suspense lest his friends
should return, which he afterwards
said reached the intimate. Every
trace of ink was removed, and the
servant was rewarded with a Eve
shilling piece and the poets "God
bless you"
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28
Is Death Ever Instant Z"

1t is questionable if such phe-
nomenon as instant death is known
to the scientist and investigator.
Physicians and surgeons tell us
that death by gunshot wound is
the easiest mode of terminating
life; yet, rapid as such a mode of
taking off must be, the body has
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28
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Bucklen's Arnica Salva.

The Best Salve in tho world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains.
Corns, and oil Skin Eruptlons, and posi-.
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. Il
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction.
or money refunded. Price 25 cents Del
box. For sale by J, r. Field & Co.
1l04yi
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28
XRGUS
MISCELLANEOUS.

Heaven.
The lesson hour was nearly past
When I asked OF my scholars seven;
"Now tell me, each one, please, IN turn.
What sort Of place is heaven"
"oh, meadows, flowers, and lovely treesl"
Cried poor little North street Kitty;
While Dorothy. fresh from the country lanes,
Was sure twas ~ great big city,
Hessy, II seemed, had never thought
OF the home beyond the river
She simply took each perfect gift,
And trusted the loving Giver
Then up spoke Edith. tall and fair
Her voice was clear and ringing.
And led the Easter anthem chioi;
"In heaven they're always singing"
10 Esther, clad IN richest turs,
"'rwasa place for outdoor playing"
But Bridget drew her thin shawl close,
For warmth and food" she was praying.
The desk bell rang. But one child left,
My sober. thoughtful Flory;
"why, heaven just seems 20 me place
A place, where you're never sorry"
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Employer--We want a man who
is willing to work and knows the
city.
Raggles the tramp soto voce)-,
Well, | guess ] ought to fill the
bill. ] know the city like book,
and I've been working it for the
past two weeks.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Maude--"They tell me you have
broken with Mr.. Sosop" Made3ine
no one spoke either good
or bad of him; everybody SAID, 'Oh,
he's we'll enough and after think
ing the matter over | concluded
that it was best to let we'll enough
alone. Boston Transcript.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Two cents per week is The
price of the Argus on year
ly subscriptions.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28
,TRRAsURER's NOTICE.

yTRRASURER'S NOTICE.
Noiice is hereby given that the unaei sign, d,
Treasurer OF the city of Alpena viii receive the tax
roll for general city and highway taxes for the year
1888, Monday, July 10th, and the came will be
tanned by him during July and August that dur
ing July said Treasurer will receive all taxes as
sessed thereon without the addition OF any COM
mission percentage for collection F; that during
August, persons paying taxes will be charged one
per cent additional on their assessment and that
after the expiration OF said time said roll will be
returned To the Comptroller of said city, who will
cause 10 be made out copy of rs much OF said as
sessment roll as shall be due and unpaid, adding
thereon such percentage as shall have been fixed
by the Common Council for the collection of such
taxes assessments, not exceeding four per cent,
and that within ten DAYS thereafter the said Treas
urer will receive said metioned roll, and proceed TO
collect and receive taxes thereon assessed, up TO
ths last Saturday in October next.
Notice is further given that the said Treasurer Is
not required by law 10 call upon the persons as
sessed upon SAID roll, or demand the payment OF
such taxes.
JAS. II. KERR,
l0s0w6 City Treasurer.
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ANGWORTHY & HISER.

Before fitting out your table with
new dishes, come and look over our
line. We will be sure to please
you with our large assortment of fancy
and plain ware, also toilet sets IN
many and beautiful designs.
japanese baskets in all sizes, work
baskets, lunch baskets in all kinds
for use or ornament.
Pins 1c paper. Thread 10c d..
Laces in cotton and linen torchon,
fine orientals, valencienn, in new and
pretty patterns.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28
The Pyramid pile Cure

Is now discovery for the prompt, per.
manent cure of Piles in every form.
Every druggist has 1t.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28
Furniture
AND
Curtains,

Parlor Suites, Chamber Sets, Iron and
Brass Beds, Folding Beds, Dressers,
Chifioniers, Onyx Tables, Parlor Ia
bles, Cabinets, Side Boards, Silver
Cases, Dining Chairs, Desks, Book
Cases, Combination Cases.
Particular attention is called to
their most magnificent stock of Brass
and Iron Beds. Every housekeeper
appreciates the advantages to be gain
ed in using these beds
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-06-28

Don't SEaD ANY TAGS BEFORE JANUARY I, 1890.
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IOsOw6
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-03-25

A COOP REcoRD.-We have on our
table the 5Sth annual report of the
@. V. r. r. Co., for the year ending
Dec. 31st, 1892. The earnings of
the main line were S845,O73.84, ex-
penses $6O3,6l2.97, making a net
earning of $241, 46O.87, out of which
were paid interest on bonds, taxes,
expenses of construction and real
estate, and dividend of 8 per cent.
The gross earnings per mile were
$l,280.70 and net earnings so, 937.4S.
Among the chiefimprovements were
the erection of a grain elevator at
Shippensburg, coal wharf at Powell's
Bend, repairing shops at Chambers
burg, new span in the Potomac
River bridge and an enormous
amount of new trackage. Passen-
gers carried on main line reach the
number of S41, 800, an increase of
1888. The general good condition
of roadway and tracks has been full
ly maintained, and all the property
and equipment of the Company kept
in good condition and repair. The
report is complete in every respect
and makes a fine showing of the
business of the company.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-03-25
END OF VILENESS.

Squire Abingdon Baird, the Eng
fish millionaire, who came to this
country, and backed Mitchell for his
fight with Corbett, died in New Or
leans, on last Saturday. His death
was the result of a continuous de-
bsuch. Libertine, debauchee, sport
and thorough vileness, he exhausted
every attribute of responsibility by
keeping mistresses and associating
with the dregs Of humanity until ma
ture itself revolted and cast away
his worthless carcass in a strange
land
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-03-25
A Session in September.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-Presi-
dent Cleveland will call an extra
session of Congress about the first
of Sept. next. This comes from the
best authority. The President has
been talking the matter over with
ex-Speaker Crisp and Mr.. Springer,
Chairman of the Ways and Means
Committee in the last House, and
with other leaders, and has, we are
informed, announced to them that
this is his conclusion. The session
will be called for not later than Sept.
l, and may be called for an earlier
date.
President Cleveland's object in
calling an extra session is to give
plenty of time to Congress to deal
with the tariff and financial questions.
He expects Congress to repeal the
Mckinley law and substitute for it
q Democratic measure which will full
fill the pledges of the party as made
in the platform adopted at Chicago,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-03-25
HEDGEsvILLE.

Rev. G. M. Yost will occupy the
parsonage of the M. E. Church, To-
Gated near Town Spring.
Mr.. Lee Linghamfelter has enter
ed upon his duties as drummer for a
tin and queensware house in Balti-
more.
Mr.. David Miller who purchased
the farm of Mrs. Henry Hull, in B.
G. Valley, is moving his personal eff
fects at this writing.
The venerable Jacob Hull, after
weathering q severe attack of sick
ness has regained much of his wont
ed strength and vigor.
The candidates for the Post office
in the Rip Van Wlnkle village wax
strong IN their efforts -..as the
time of selection approaches.
Owing to the resignation of d.
Wandling as postmaster at North
Mountain, Mr.. B. Kilmer has taken
charge of the office and effects until
appointment is made.
Mr.. Lee Linghamfelter has dispos-
ed of his stock of confectionery
store fixtures, etc., to J. 7. Slaugh-
ter, who has replenished the store
room and is now ready to furnish the
public with everything in this line,
at rock bottom prices.
REPORTER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-03-25
Senator's Sons Remembered.

WASHINGTON, March 19.-The an
nouncement of the senate committee
clerks shows the Democratic Sena-
tors are not forgetful of their sons.
The son of Senator Pugh is made
clerk of the committee on naval af-
fairs; the son of Senator Morgan is
clerk of the committee on foreign
relations; the son of Senator Vance
is clerk of the committee of priv
leges and elections; the son of Sena-
tor PETER is clerk of the committee
to examine the several branches OF
the civil service, of which Senator
PETER is chairman; the son Of Sena-
tor voorhees, is chief clerk of the i'm.
portant committee of finance, OF
which Senator voorhees, is chairman
and the son of the vice-president is
private secretary to his father.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-03-25
GERARDSTowN.
REPORTER

From the Times
We are glad to hear that Mrs. A.
r. Porter has about recovered from
her recent indisposition.
The members of the Guild are re-
hearsing for grand musical enter
tainment, to be held some time soon.
Mr.. VIM. S. Miller returned last
Saturday from delightful visit to
his daughter, Mrs. Winn, at Sumter,
S. G.
A number Of children in the vii
lage have been wrestling with the
humps, but we believe all are gett-
ing along well.
We are glad that Rev. c. J. Price
has been returned to this circuit. AT
his next appointment here, March
26th, he will begin a series of Ser
mons to Young Men.
T. G. Melacle has begun work on
a new dwelling. house on his lot adj
joining the Presbyterian manse prop
erty, and hopes to have it ready for
occupancy by April LIST.
Miss Page Gold and Mrs. Smith
went to Winchester last Tuesday to
meet their cousin, Thos. D. Spindle
Esq, of Denver, who was on brief
visit to his boyhood's home there.
The Choir Corner of the new Pres.
byterian church of this place has
been furnished with a dozen nice
chairs, the gift of Prof. D. Gold Mil
Ter, the liberal hearted and accom-
plished leader and organist.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-03-25
READ THIS !!
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE TO BE
GIVEN AWAY!

From March 10th to April 10th,
1898, The Biscayne Bay Co. will
absolutely give to any applicant of
good character, one Building Lot in
the new town, Biscayne City," on
beautiful Biscayne Bay, East coast
of South Florida, the company hav-
ing decided tor the more rapid de-
velopment of their property, to give
away alternate lot ON the beautiful
boulevards of that new city, WITH
OUT CONSIDERATION. Write at once
to Biscayne Bay Co., Tampa, Fla,
and make your application for lot.
These lots are valuable now and I'M
doubtedly will rapidly be enhanced !.
Where can you find a better invest
ment Zone that costs you nothing,
and by which you gain lot in the
midst of the most fertile and pro
ductive region on the continent
and the best spot in the world to
build winter home. 3-l1 At.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-03-25
PARTY oBLIGATLoNs.

The stumpers and the leaders OF
the Democratic party made numer-
Gus promises in the last campaign
and the people are expecting full
realization of their obligation. They
promised
To destroy trusts.
To reduce taxation.
To purge the pension list.
To cut down expenditures.
To maintain a strong navy.
To repeal the Mckinley law.
To extend the civil service law.
To restore the State bank system.
To repeal the silver purchase law.
To knock out "the sham reciproci-
ty."
To pursue a vigorous foreign pol
icy.
To reform all abuses in govern
ment.
Toe the mark now or forever, and
hereafter hold your peace.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-03-25
The Famous Case of Shaw vs.. the West
Virginia Central Company.

BALTIMORE, ND, March I'll
Judge Dennis handed down his opin-
ion this afternoon in the case of
Alexander Shaw against the West
Virginia Central & Pittsburg Rail
way company, the Piedmont & Cum
berland Railroad, Henry G. Davis,
and Stephen B. Elkins, in which he
dismissed the bill and dissolved the
temporary injunction.
This case has been in court for
three years and has attracted wide
attention because OF the prominence
of the parties thereto and the charges
of misconduct involved. The decis-
ion completely exonerates ex-Sena-
tor Davis and ex-Secretary Elkins
from any wrong-doing and the court
can find nothing in the manag ement
of the road to criticize.