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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31
Elephant Training.

New elephants are trained rs fol-
lows: They are first tied between
two trees, and are. rubbed down by
a number of men with long bain-
boos to an accompaniment Of the
most extravagant eulogies of the
animal, sung and shouted at it at
the top of their voices. The animal,
Of course, lashes out furiously at
first; but in a few days it ceases to
act so offensive, or as natives say,
''Shurum lugta hal" 1t becomes
ashamed of itself, and it then stands
with it's trunk curled up shringing
from the men. Ropes are now tied
around its body, and it is mounted
at its picket for several days. 1t is
then taken out for exercise, secured
between two tame elephants. The
ropes still remain round it's body to
enable the mahout to hold on should
the elephant try to shake him of.
A man precedes it with spear to
teach it to halt when ordered to do
so, whilst, as the tame elephants
wheel to the right or left, the ma
hout presses it's neck with his knee,
and taps it OH the head with a small
stick to train it to turn in the re-
quired direction. To teach the ele-
phant to kneel it is taken into water
five feet deep when the sun is hot,
and, upon being pricked on the
back with a pointed stick, it soon
lies down, partly to avoid the pain,
partly from inclination for a bath.
BY taking it into shallow water
daily, it is soon taught to kneel
even on dry land.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31
Eyes of Deep Sea Fish.

The eyes of deep sea fish are va
ried; some have neither eyes nor
sight; others have greatly enlarged
eyeballs, so as to catch the least
glimpse of light. Their eyes tend
either to disappear or to be unusu-
ally efficient; but since no sunlight
can penetrate to any great depth
and it is probably quite dark beyond
a depth of some 200 fathoms, Of
what use can eyes be?
Fish have been captured at a depth
of nearly 1900 fathoms, where
there must be not only absolute
stiffness, but also total darkness,
except for the fact that some of
these deep sea creatures are phos-
phorescent and therefore luminous.
The fact was first ascertained in
the Challenger expedition. Since
then Mr.. Alcock of the Indian Ma
rine Survey has found that some
deep sea crustaceans have similar
power, one large prawn quite light
ing up bucketful of water in
which it was placed. Fish with
large eyes have, therefore, a better
chance of finding food (and mates },
but they cannot wholly depend up
on sight, since some have quite
abandoned all attempts to see.
Some, again, have luminous or
gans Oh their head or body or tail,
which are under their control, so
that they can actually throw light
at pleasure Oh their prey or distin-
guish it in times Of danger. Thus
the angler, among others, attracts
it's prey by means of those colored
lures of phosphorcent lights. 1t
has been well said that these vast
profounds of the deep have become
a sort of almshouse or asylum,
whereunto antiquated forms have
retired and amid the changeless
environment have dwelt for ages
unaltered.'
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31
When War is Declared

Against a mans happiness by his stomach, the
enemy may be pneified and brought speedily and
easily to terms. That potent regulator Of diges-
ton, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, disciplines the
rebellious organ thoroughly. Indigestion arrisss
from weakness Of the stomach, and the food in It,
for want Of the power to digest, decomposes and
acidihes, giving rise to heartburn, aatulence and
pain, besides multitude ofsymptoms both change
full and perplexng. But peace soon reigns when
the great stomachic is resorted to and used with
persistence. Dyspepsia gives rise TO morbid dis
composure of mind. and even sleeplessness and
hypochondria in chronic cases. To the complete
dismissal Of these the Bitters is fully adequate
Liver complaint, constipation, debility rheumatism
and malaria are completely subdued by this genial
medicine.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31
Something that Crowded.

A circus train had been smashed
up at the junction, many of their
cages had been broken and their oc-
cupants had had a chance to escape
to the woods and fields. While we
were waiting for the wrecking crew
to clear the derbis away, an old darky
with business look about him ap-
preached the circus manager and
asked:
"Boss, do | git anythin' if Icotch
de giraffee what got away last night?"
mo giraffe got away" was the
reply.
"Wall, | cotched sunthin' ober
on my place dat must have got away
from somebody. My ole woman
done says it's giraffee, but mabbe
it's an elephant.
"Our elephants are all here, but
one of the camels is gone"
"Mabbe it's a camel. | nebber
seed no camel. He hain't got on
wings nor muffin"
docs it look like horse or cow?"
mo sab. My boy Henry says it's
nosceros, but I'ze a leetle suspishus
dat it hain't."
"We have no rhinoceros, but it
may be our sacred bull from India" :"
docs yo'r sacred bull growl like
a dawg an show his teef?"
"No."
"Does he walk around nigger's
cabin an take dog by the neck
an shake the life outer him an
roar an roar?"
mo. 1t must be one of our lions!
You don't mean to say you have
captured lion?"
Cant say, boss. It's sunthin'
dat growls an roars and switches
his tail. Him didn't wanter cum
along, but | jest tied rope around
his neck and made him. He's tied
up to dat tree ober dar, an | reckon
you orter gimme bout two bits fur
my trouble"
About fifty of us went up the
road with the old man, and a quar-
ter of mile away, tied to per-
simmon tree and looking nightly
disgusted, was the biggest lion Of
menagerie.
"Dunno if it's an eleghant or a
noscerous or a giraffee,' said the old
darkey, as he went up and began
loosening the rope, 'but yere he
am, an bein as he killed my dawg,
an bein' as | had to drag him all
de way ober; mebbe yo' will make
1T TO bits.
"Great Scott, man, gasped the
manager as he gave the darkey a
silver dollar, didn't you know that
was a lion, and the fercest one of
the whole lot?"
mo. Nebber dun knowed what
he was. Jest got rope and made
him cum along, an when he growled
and roared | hammered him wild dis
stick. Much obleeged, sab. will
now 60 out an see if ] can't dun
cotch sunthin' wild wings OH IT.
New York Sun.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31

Little Dick-"Papa dosen't have
any fun. He has to go to business
every day"
Little Dot-"That's to get money,
cause he's a provider, mama says"
"A what?"
"A provider."
"Well, if papa is a-provider, I
wonder what mama is?"
II guess she's n divider. Good
News.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31
MONUMENTS & HEADSTONES
Cut Building Stone, Marble and Slate Mantels
and Crates
Prices as low ~ any TO be had In Michigan.
pRoBATE ORDER, FINAL ACCOUNT
Sold by j. Il. Bostwick.
State of Michigan, county of Alpena, $,

Probate Court for said county.
At session of the Probate Court for said coun-
ty held at the Probate Office in said county, on
Tuesday, the ninth day of January, IN the year OF
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety
four.
Present, George NJ. Slusscr, Judge of Probate.
In the matter Of the estate of Margaret Doyle,
deceased
Michael o. 'Brien. administrator of said estate,
into court and represents that he is pre-
pared 10 render his final account as such adminis-
traitor.
Thereupon IL is ordered, that Monday, the 9TH
day Of February next, ut ten o'clock In the fore
noon, be assigned Tor the examining aud allowing
such account, and that the heirs ut law of said de-
ceased, and all other persons interested in said
estate, arc required TO appear at session Of said
court then TO be holden at the Probate Office In the
city OF Alpena IN said county, and show cause, II
any there be, why the said account should not be
allowed.
And IL is further ordered, that said administra-
tor give notice to the persons interested In said
estate, OF the pendency Of said account, and the
hearing thereof, by causing copy of this order 10
be published IN the Alpens Argus, a newspaper
printed anil circulated In said county Of Alpena for
three successive weeks previous TO said dayVf hoar-
Ing. -. - -
IA true copy) GEO. NJ: sLUssER,
ii7ow7 Judge Of Probsts.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31
Fox Block, Chisholm Street.

that effect the southern negroes is
belief that it is dangerous to ap-
proach closely to, or stay long near
a dead body. A colored servant
in Washington, who went to n fun
eral, was asked on her return if she
saw the corpse. She replied:
deed, honey, d'you s'spose I'd
go near enough to take dat mans
breff?"
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31
WHOLE NO. 1173.

loads up and down the newly and
rudely constructed railways of Eng
land, the county roads were for the
most part crossed at grade, and the
engine-driver had no way of giving
warning of his approach, except by
blowing a tin horn. This horn, as
may be imagined, was far from be-
ing a sufficient warming. One day,
in the year 1888, a farmer Of Thorn
ton was crossing the railway tracks
on one of the country roads, with
a great load of eggs and butter.
Just as he came out upon the track,
a train approached. The engineer
blew his tin horn Justify, but the
farmer did not hear it. Eighty
dozen of eggs and fifty pounds of
butter were smashed into an indis-
tinguishable, unpleasant mass, and
mingled with the kindling wood to
which the wagon was reduced. The
railway company had to pay the
farmer the value of his fifty pounds
of butter, his 900 eggs, his horse
and his wagon.
1t was regarded as a very serious
matter, and straightway a director
of the company, Ashlen Bagster by
name, went to Alton Grange, where
George Stephenson lived, to see if
he could not invent something that
would give a warning most likely
to be heard. Stephenson went to
work and the next day had IA contri-
vance which, when attached to the
engine boiler, and the steam turned
on, gave n shrill, discordant sound.
The railway directors, greatly de-
lighted, ordered similar contrivan.
ces attached to all the locomotives
and from that day to this, the voice
of the locomotive whistle has never
been silent.-Cardiff Mail.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31
For Over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions Of
mothers for their children while teething,
with perfect success. 1t soothes tho child
softens the gums, allays all pain, cures
wind collie, and Is the best remedy for
Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve the poor little
sufferer Immediately. Sold by Druggists
In every part Of tho world. Twenty five
cents bottle. Be sure and ask for "NIrs
Winslows Soothing Syrup" and take no
other kind. 113sy1
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31
She Knew.

Yabsley-What time did you get
home last night?
Mudge--I haven't the least idea.
Lushforth can tell you. He went
home the same time / did.
Yabsley--I don't see why he should
know. He was about as demoraliz-
ed as you were.
Mudge-More so. But he has
wife.-Indianapolis Journal.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31
A Surgical Operation

For the cure of Piles is always painful,
often dangerous and useless, and invari-
ably expensive; on the other hand there is
a new. certain cure, perfectly painless,
gives instant relief and permanent cure
and costs but tri1e. 1t is the Pyramid
Pile Cure. It Is more certain cure than
o surgical operation, without any Of the
intense pain, expense and danger of an
operation. Any druggist will get ~ for
you.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31
Disobliging.

John" said Mrs. Trimmies,
there's burglar in the house."
as there 2"
"Yes. Oh, John, | do believe it's
Jack the Slasher."
"Of course you do. And ! sup
pose you want me to go down and
see him and come back and tell you
how be looks and all about him.
I'm not going to do it. I've got
something to do beside gratifying
your idle curiosity"
"And John turned over and went
to Sleep Washing ton Star.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31
II Is Strange

That people suffering from Piles will
endure them for years or submit to dan
gerous, painful, cruel and expensive
surgical operations. when oil the time
there is painless, certain, lasting cure,
which gives instant relief and costs but a
trife. 1t is called the Pyramid Pile Cure
and can be found at all drug stores. Any
druggist will get 1t for you if you ask
him
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31

He-"What about these new
neighbors you called on to-day?'
She-"Well, they said they had
come to the village to avoid society
and begged me to call often. -
.Judpe.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31

"Was she what you would call a
fine singer?" Il don't know
Didn't you hear her." Yes, but
| didn't think to ask Tom what the
price of the ticket was. .'--Chicago
Inter Ocean.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31

GLORIOUS! Old fellow, so her
father said yes when you asked
him?" "Yes." "How did you put
the question ?" asked him if he
had any objection to me. Chicago
Inter Ocean.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31

"Whas does Tennyson mean about
the after-dinner talk across the wal
nuts and the wine? We don't have
walnuts in the after-dinner talk.
1--WE have chestnuts. though. "
Truth.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31
The Locomotive Whistle.

When locomotives were first built,
and began to trundle their small
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31

Did you sleep on the. wedding
cake last night?" He-"No.' y
"Why didn't you?" He-"I-er--
| ate a bite of it before | went to
bed."-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31

isn't Baggs one of the first set
tlers?" mo; hasn't settled in six
months. Atlanta Constitution.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31

He-"Do you believe in love at
first sight?" She--"Thls is so sud-
den.n=Yonkers Statesman.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31

Times are so hard that even Jack
Frost dosen't seem to have a bite
left.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31

Doctor-"Your case is serious
You need change. If you don't
want to break down you must take
a perfect rest" Patient-"But Tn
an employe of a government office!
Doctor-"Then try hard work fol
a time" Chicago Record.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31

Blass--"Which goes to prove
then, that you didn't become engaged
to any of those girls during the
Christmas vacation"
Bahrah-"No, but | got the re-
fusal of several. Wrinkle.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31
MICHIGAN CENTRAL
"The Niagara Falls Route"
Time Card in Effect.

Daily. All other trains Daily except Sunday.
Parior car on day trains and sleeping ours on
The direct line 10 Niagara Falls, Buhilo, New
York. Boston, Detroit, Toledo, chicago, ana III
points in the United states and Canada i, CO..
and Canada.
WHITING, Ticket Agent.
o.w. RUGGLEs. @. p. a r Agt.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31

A local dealer advertises "a new
stock of walking-sticks for gentle
men with carved wooden heads. v
PHILADELPHIA Record.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31

Mrs. Benedict-"You don't think
so much of me, Charles, as you
used to before we were married"
Mr.. B.-"Of course not, Carrie.
You and l, you know, are one now,
and it would be egotistical to think
too much of ones SELF Boston
Transcript.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31

"I'dthrash, that fellow, only for one
thing" "What's that?" "Well,
he's six feet four, while I'm only
four feet six."-New York Journal.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31
HUMOROUS.

My head is in a frightful whirl
Since this dilemma caught me;
l either must give up my girl.
Or wear the tie she bought me.
philadelphia Record
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31

Clara Have you seen Mr.. Cal
loway's latest suit? | think it is
awful" Maude-"I don't agree
with you. The other night when
he called | was completely wrapped
up in it."-Clothier and Furnisher.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31

The average waist of woman,
woman's journal asserts, has in
creased from nineteen inches to
twenty-four inches within five years,
1t looks elusive, but there are men
who will endeavor to get round it.
Philadelphia Ledger.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31

Figg-"I'll let you know I'm not
the fool you think" Fogg-"Pos-
sibly not; which one are youP"-
Boston Transcript.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31

jackson tells me the last thing
he wrote was accepted. Do you
know what it was?' "Yes, his
resignation. Chicago Inter Ocean.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31

Marie-"He proposed the third
time we met"
Maudie-"I knew that he could
not have known you long."-Ex.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31

Mr.. Dinwiddie-"I see that Mrs,
Gladstone has written an article on
children, in which she says they
need change" Mrs. Dinwiddie-
Don't ] know that? Don't they
come to me two or three times a
day and ask for nickel or dime?'
-Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31
HU M PH r EYS'

This PRECIOUS OINTMENT Is the
triumph Of Scientific Medicine.
Nothing has ever been produced to
equal or compare with it as a CURATIVE
and HEALING APPLICATION. 1t has been
used4o years and always affords relief
and always gives satisfaction.
Cures PILES or IIEMoRRHoIDs External
or Internal, Blind or Bleeding-I Itching and
Burning; Cracks or Fissures; Fistua in Ano;
Worms of the kectum. The relief is imme-
diate-the cure certain,
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31

Mrs. Blank-Do you remember
dear, that, before we were married,
you always offered me your left arm?
Mr.. Blank-Yes; | wanted to
have my right hand free. You see,
| had a lovers fear that some one
would try to take you away from
me, and always kept it in readiness
for defense.
"How sweet! But how is it that
now you generally offer me your
right armP"
"Well, | am not SO afraid as
was."
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31

!. A,
7---
HUMOROUS.
My head is in frightful whirl
Since this dilemma caught me;
! either must give up my girl.
Or wear the tie she bought me.
Philadelphia Record
He-"Do you believe in love a
first sight?" She-"Thls is so sud
den."-Yonkers Statesman.
Times are so hard that even JAG
Frost dosen't seem to have IA bit
left.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
isn't Baggs one of the first SET
tlers?" mo; hasn't settled in 81
months. Atlanta Constitution.
A local dealer advertises "a lie,
stock of walking-sticks for gentle
men with carved wooden heads. y
Philadelphia Record.
Figg-"I'll let you know I'm nc
the fool you think" Fogg-"Po:
sibly not; which one are youP"-
Boston Transcript.
Marie-"He proposed the thir
time we met"
Maudie-"I knew that he coul
not have known you long."-Ex.
jackson tells me the last thin
he wrote was accepted. Do yo
know what it WASP" Yes, hi
resignation. Chicago Inter Oceal
I'dthrash,that fellow, only for on
thingm whats that?" "Wel
he's six feet four, while I'm onl
four feet SIX" New York Journa
did you sleep on the. wedding
cake last night?" He-"No.
"Why didn't you?" He-"l-er-
| ate bite of it before went t.
bed" Chicago Inter Ocean.
GLORIOUS. Old fellow, so he
father said yes when you aske'
himP" "Yes." "How did you pu
the question? ?" asked him if h
had any objection to me. ."-Chicag'
Inter Ocean.
------------------- ----------------
"Was she what you would call
fine singer?" II don't know.
Didn't you hear her." " es, but
| didn't think to ask Tom what th'
price of the ticket was .'--ChicagC
Inter Ocean.
He-"What about these new
neighbors you called on to-day?'
She-"Well, they said they hat
come to the village to avoid society
and begged me to call often. y
Judge.
"Whas does Tennyson mean about
the after-dinner talk across the wal
nuts and the wine? We don't have
walnuts in the after-dinner talk
1--WE have chestnuts. though. "
Truth.
Blase-"Which goes to prove
then, that you didn't become engaged
to any of those girls during the
Christmas vacation" :"
Bahrah-"No, but got the re-
fusal of several. Wrinkle.
Clara-"Have you seen Mr.. Cal
loway's latest suit? | think it il
awful" Maude-"I don't agree
with you. The other night when
he called | was completely wrapped
up in it. ."-Clothier and Furnisher
The average waist of woman,
woman's journal asserts, has in
creased from nineteen inches tC
twenty-four inches within five years
1t looks elusive, but there are mer
who will endeavor to get round it
philadelphia Ledger.
Doctor-"Your case is serious
You need change. If you don
want to break down you must TAX,
a perfect rest" Patient-"But Tn
an employe of government office!
Doctor-"Then try hard work fo
a time. Chicago Record.
Mrs. Benedict-"You don't thinl
so much of me, Charles, as yo,
used to before we were married.
Mr.. B.-"Of course not, Carrie
You and l, you know, are one now
and it would be egotistical to thinl
too much of ones SELF Bostol
Transcript.
Mr.. Dinwiddie-"I see that Mrs
Gladstone has written an article OF
children, in which she says the,
need change" Mrs. Dinwiddie-
Don't ! know that? Don't the
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-01-31
Detroit, Bay CITY & AIpena R.R'

Nail and Aeeom- Mail and Accom-
E.nress modation Express. mediation.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-11-10
ACTIVITY IN WOOL.
The Evects of the New Tariff BfR Becen.
ing Apparent.

ing Apparent.
So icing as raw wool was subjected to
heavy duties the finest Australian and
Andean fieeoes found their way N but
small quantities to this market. These
choice varieties of wool were sent TO the
great marts of London and Antwerp,
where they were bought up by English,
French and German manufacturers, who
paid no duty upon them. But, notwith-
standing the heavy duties, the imports of
wool into the United States during the
fiscal year ended June 80, 1898, exceeded
100, 600, 600 pounds, most of it, however,
of low grade for the manufacture of
carpets.
With the repeal of the duties Amer
ioan manufacturers now enjoy equal adj
vantages with their European compets
itors. All the markets of the world are
open TO them for the first time fer the
choice of their raw materials. In con-
sequence of the change Of policy there
will be an increased demand for both
domestic and foreign woods. and solne
varieties of American wool, which also
have their peculiar excellence, will soon
be sought for in European markets
Already there are numerous signs Of
increased activity in American wooden
mills, and it depends upon the manu-
faeturers themselves what use they
shall make Of their newly acquired
freedom. But as the suspicious effects
of the change shall become more mani.
fest neither the manufacturers, sheep
growers nor consumers will sigh for a
reaction to McKinleyism. -Philadel-
phia Record.