Local Brevities

  The profits of the Virginia game were $464.05.

   K George Wagner, of S. Main st. on his last hunting trip shot six rabbits and four quail.

    The supreme court has sent for the records in the Schemerhorn case to review the same.

   The council appropriated $150 last evening for the purchase of brick for new crosswalks.

   Mayor Luick has appointed George H. Fischer special policeman at the Athens Theatre without cost to the city.

   Mrs. Shannon, who is cooking for the S. Thayer st. club, stepped on a nail yesterday, which ran well up into her foot.

   City Physician Spitzley reported that in the three months ending Nov. I, he had made 71 visits on 14 people for the city.

   Nelson Marsh, the night operator of the Michigan Central at Delhi expects to leave shortly for the north, where lie has accepted a position. His place will be filled by Frank Leslie, of Geddes.

    The freight traffic of the Ann Arbor car ferries is unprecedented this fall. At the present time there are 3,200 carloads lying on the west side of Lake Michigan, waiting transportation for Frankfort.

    The city is short of money. In the general funds Nov 1, there was an overdraft of $1,160, in the sewer funds another overdraft of $1,859.28, while there was on hand in the pavement funds $3,811.84, which is what is left of the proceeds of the sale of the $13,000 of bonds.

   Francis Anspach will probably not return to this city until spring, as the governor of Montana has requested that all wounded soldiers shall remain at Great Falls so that they may be treated at the hospital at the state's expense. Anspach's heart and lungs are affected.

   The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will take up the subject of "Young Women in the Temperance Field," at the regular meeting Thursday afternoon. Each member is earnestly requested to bring at least one young lady with her, and it is hoped that all "W" daughters will attend with their mothers.

   The case of John George Reichert vs. John Feldkamp et al. for alienation of his wife's affections, which was decided against the plaintiff, will be appealed to the supreme court. The bond was filed this morning. It will be remembered that the divorce case of Catherine Reichert vs. John George Reichert is still in the supreme court.

   The Ann Arbor road has been so much encouraged with the travel on its' sleeping cars that they will be put on again about May 1. The two sleepers will be much improved by having the present ordinary passenger compartments taken out and the entire car put into berths. This will add at least eight more berths to each car. There were nights during the present season when the cars could not accommodate all the passengers. The car ferry route to the upper peninsula has so increased in popularity that it is expected the travel during the coming year will be greater than ever.

            From Wednesday's Daily Argus.

   More help for the lumber yard. A 10-pound boy applied for a job this morning at the house of Chas. Sauer.

    A Japanese wedding and tea party will be given by Japanese students at the Northside church Saturday evening. Admission will be 10 cents.

   Rev. J. H. Crooker will deliver a sermon at the Unitarian church next Sunday evening on the most notable poem of the year, "The Man with the Hoe."

   Germania Lodge, No. 476, D. O. H., has arranged for a turkey raffle Thursday, Nov. 16. Af terit is disposed of, free lunch of sauerkraut, frankfurts, etc. , will be given.

    The interest in the campus well is so great that Contractor Mason estimates that he has some days as high as 500 callers. He expects to be down to a depth of 800 feet by Saturday night.

   The annual meeting for the election of officers of the Homeopathic Hospital Guild will be held November 9 at 3 o'clock p. m. , at the residence of Mrs. Harrison Soule, 708 S. University ave.

    The heavy fog this morning would have gladdened the heart of the oldest inhabitant of the ancient city of London. Local weather wiseacres claim it is an indication of either snow or rain.

   Landlord Hawes, of the St. James, yesterday received a letter from his son Clark in Chicago. The latter is well. . He wrote he was about leaving for a 10 days' business trip to St.Paul and Minneapolis.

   The Ann Fluff Rug Co. yesterday received half a ton of old carpets from Toledo to be made up in their handsome rugs. Messrs. Schlimmer feel very much encouraged with the outlook of their business.

   Yesterday noon C. Burdick, electrician for the university, took from the top of the flagstaff eight photographic views of the campus. The camera was pointed at each of the corners and sides of the campus. He reached the top of the pole by means of the halyards used to hoist the flag.

   A represenative of the Argus stepped into A. J, Sawyer's office this morning and noticed a large sized photograph of three men who had all the appearances of being Boer generals from the looks of their caps and pipe. Inquiry developed the fact that they were Judge Paddock, Dr. Downer and A. J. Sawyer. The picture was taken 30 years ago. 

  They were not all students who were involved in the Halloween pranks. Otis Randall, George Hopkins, George Curtis and Frank Curtis dumped the peddling wagon belonging to Ambrose Lamb, of the Northside, into the Huron river.The boys were arrested. George Curtis, being only 12 years old, was allowed to go on suspended sentence. It cost the others $6.95 altogether.

   One of the property owners along the line of the proposed extension of W . Ann st. said to the Argus: "If the D. Y. & A. A. trolley road will extend its line on W. Ann st., we will give the company a lot to build a car barn. By the bye I hope the Daily Argus will continue to urge the raising of the Ann Arbor road's tracks. It will be a great help to property and it will also be a benefit to the road."

              From Thursday's Daily Argus.

    The Ann Arbor Chicory Co. yesterday received a carload of roots from Milan.

   Bishop Thoburn speaks in the Wesleyan Guild course at the M. E. church next Sunday evening.

   The cars on the D., Y. & A. A. were delayed half an hour yesterday afternoon by the breaking of a trolley wire between here and Ypsilanti.

    Hon. Orlando M. Barnes is dying at his home in Lansing. He was one of the earliest graduates of the University having taken his degree in1850.

    At the meeting of the Elks last night, Oscar Burkhardt was elected corresponding and recording secretary. Dean Seabolt has resigned the position of exalted ruler, on account of business engagements.

    With ex-Sheriff Judson and Editor Moran out of politics, what is to hinder Editor Helber wearing the double mantle of Washtenaw county's republican leadership? --- Courier. Will the mantle be large enough?

    Marriage licenses issued : John E. Skekell, of Jackson, and Charlotte O. Stowe, of Ann Arbor; E. G. Staebler and May M. Brinker, of Ann Arbor ; Francis C. King and Lydia A. Brown, of Superior.

   Seth E Sheldon was appointed administrator in the estate of Daniel S. Tilden today. Before his death Mr. Tilden deeded to his wife the real estate, but there is $5,000 cash deposit that will have to be admininistered.

   Seth C. Randall has secured a lease of the offices in the. opera house block which have been occupied for some time past by the firm-of Randall & Jones. He will continue his practice and will be glad , to see any of his friends.

   The Keystone Club held its annual election last evening and the following officers were selected: President, George V. Goodrich; secretary and treasurer, C. E. Hiscock. Edward V. Hangsterfer and Dr. Clark were! elected to membership.

   Prof. M. E. Cooley will leave tomorrow for Coldwater. He has been engaged to draw the plans and superintend putting in the heating plant in the state school for children. The plans will involve the putting in of tunnels like those on the campus.

   Will Stimson has a dog with the murder of 15 cats chalked up against him. Some time ago he set in to finish up the pet cat in the store. He was whipped soundly for it, and now that cat has neither respect for nor fear of him, but will box his ears and scratch his nose with impunity. The dog shuts his eyes, lays back his ears and slinks off in utter disgrace. -- Couirer.

   William L. Briggs, one of Milan's representatives in the Philippines, formerly of Co. L, First Montana Regiment Volunteers, arrived at his home in Milan on the Wabash evening train from the west last night. He was met by about 200 people. His regiment was recently mustered out at San Francisco. He reports Harry Younglove, another Milan boy of his company, as working on the Southern Pacific railroad.

   The lecture course in the Webtser Congregational church will be opened Nov. 17, by W., W. Wedemeyer, who will speak on Abraham Lincoln. He will be followed by Judge H. Wirt Newkirk, Dec. 15; C. E. entertainment, Dec. 29 ; H. M. Carmondy, Jan. 12; Judge W. D. Harriman, Jan. 26; H. W. Hicks, Feb. 15; Noa Aluli, May 16.