davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily gazette., 1875-05-19
JEFFERSON HOUSE,
NEW CASTLE. DRLAHARk.
JOHN W. GRAY. PRorxmrol

JOHN W. GRAY. PRorRmroR
This large and beautifully situated house
has been put In the very best repair fof the,
reception OF visitors, who will fnd at II all the
accommodations OF o FIRST-CLASS HOTEL :.
It commands fine Wow OF the Delaware Bay,
and 10 one OF the most pleasant and delightful
The house IL kept in the best style, the ba.
filed with the choicest wines, liquors and
malt drinks, and table supplied with the sub
stantials and luxuries OF the market. Excu
sionists can arrive by boat or rail Partie
who wish to go fishing or boat riding ON the
noble Delaware, can be accommodated with
suitable boats. The patronage Of tho public
L. respectfully solicited
1y22-n J. W. GRAY.
The daily gazette., 1875-05-19
IMMENSE REVENUE FROM PEW
RENTS:

New YoaK, May 1S.-.The sale pews
in DR.. Halls New Presbyterian Church,
Second avenue, commenced last night;
About half the pews were di.posea OF
at an aggregate bonus Of $77, 600; The Idn
news were valued from $500 TO 80, 600,
and the total valuation of the Bog pews
ia $500, 900, sum almost sufficient TO
nav the entire cost ofthe church ediice
and ground.
The daily gazette., 1875-05-19

The Republican convention of Ches;
ter county met yesterday and elected
as delegates to the state convention,G'
r. Hooper, Colonel Speakman, s. ):
Young, General j. r. Dobson and
DR.. Nichols, They were Instructed to
vote for Hartfrant for governor. and
for Colonel C. B McNight, of Berks,
for Treausurer, B. B Strong, OF Tioga
being the second choice.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-06-30

grand. jury of the District of Co.
lumbia, has given bail in the sum
of $4,000 for his appearance fol
trial at the next term of the Grim
iual court. Richard, b. Irving,
who was so long before the ways
and means committee last winter,
will be the principal witness against
King, and as he is now in Europe,
there is no prospect that the case
will be arranged for early trial.
When before the ways and means
committee, Irving testified that he
gave King S275,000 to aid in secur-
ing the passage of the Pacific Mail
subsidy through Congress. King
swore when before the same COM
mittee, that he did not receive a
dollar, directly or indirectly, for
services in connection with the sub
sidy. This forms ground for per-
jury.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-06-30

Acths @ts bss hOtos
Pursuant to adjournment the Boart
of Supervisors of Alpena County met
at the office of the County Clerk
at 10 o'clock A. NJ. and were called IL
order by the Clerk. Roll ealled-Pres'
ent 4:
Supervisors Bedford, Lewis, Ionden,
Phelps, Spratt, and Comptroller Turn
bull.
On motion of Compt. Turnbull sup
ported by Bedford Supervisor James
Lewis was chosen Chairman of the
meeting pro tenn.
On motion of Compt. Turnbull sup
ported by Bedford the reading of the
minutes of the preceding meeting WAS
postponed until the afternoon session
Sundry Bills and accounts were pres
ented and referred 70 the Committee on
ways and means.
On motion of Compt. Turnbull the
Board thereupon adjourned until half
past one o'clock l.. NJ.
Board met pursuant To adjournment
mt half past one o'clock Z. NJ. and were
called TO order by the Chairman. Roll
called-Present
Supervisors. Bedford, Brackinreed,
Lewis, I.ouden, Phelps, Spratt,
White and Comptroller Turnbull.
The minutes of the preceding meet
ing of April 9th and 2sth A. ID. 1915
read and approved.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
To the Hon. the Board Of Supervisors OF
Alpcnd County.
GENTLEMEN-The COMMITTEE to whom
was referred the following accounts res
pectfully report as follows:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-06-30

The Chicago Journal holds out
this flattering bait to the yearpers
after fame: eff some ben
evolent and public-sptrited assassin
will band himself together and kill
few of those horrible little Italian
girls who go around singing "Sil-
yer Threads Among the Gold''
through their noses beneath peo-
Piles windows at dead of night he
will confer an obligation upon a
suffering community which never
can be repaid. When he dies the
people will weep, and plant violets
over his ashes, and build a picket
fence around the sepulchre. In af-
ter years his name will be luminous
with that glamor of glory that now
surrounds the memory of George
Washington; and the story of his
goodness and of Georges little
Ratchet, like two perfumed roses
bound around, as it were, with
garlands of twining myrtle and
dandelion, will be laid upon the
hearts of Chicago's children as up
on an altar"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-06-30

Congress not being in session,
and there being no danger, there
fore, of interfering with the COM
fort Of Congressman, Washington
is enjoying spasm of morality in
the shape of raid on the gamblers.
One Of the fraternity has actually
been compelled to give bail to ap-
pear before the grand jury, and
If the weather should not become
too warm it is feared that one or
two more will be brought before
that tribunal. .-. .
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-06-30
Tennessee offers good field for

Tennessee offers a good field for
the reform which Postmaster-Gen-
eral Jewell is striving to introduce
into his departments. A colored
mail-carrier at Nashville was re-
moved a few days ago because he
refused to pay $50 to the man who
claimed to have secured the ap-
pointment for him; and it is
openly stated that the whole polit-
ical patronage of the State is in
the hands of ring of four negro
politicians and has been given
them in return for their political
services.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-06-30
The Earthquake.

A letter from. Maracaibo, May
20, gives an account of the earth
quake, May Is. The first shock
leveled every wall in the city, bury
ing in an instant, eight thousand
people out of a population of 10,-
600. Several who were not killed
subsequently died from injuries,
and many were murdered by rob-
bers who plundered in bands. The
shocks continued and fires burned
much property. Those who were
saved fled to the neighboring
country and encamped. When the
news reached Maricaibo two steam
ers were sent with food and cloth
ing to the sufferers by the Ameri-
can Consul and people also a corps
of physicians and a committee to
disburse aid. The Governor sent
soldiers to protect the people. Re-
ports from San Cayatone, Santiago,
Gramalote, Arhoteda, Cucutella
and San Cristabel, all aggregating
population of 10000, confirm
previous accounts of the destruc-
ton Of life and property in those
places. The shock was felt at Bo-
gotta and other places, and in
Maracaibo there have been light
shocks every day since.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-06-30

of the Detroit Safe Company In Com.
pliancc with the above proposition o
their Agt. L. Il. Ma.her. Adopted.
The Bills which were referred back
by the committee on ways and means
for the consideration Of the full Board
were then taken up and disposed of as
follows
Aber and Richardson $l2, allowed,
ThornasWhite $75, allowed by ayes and
nays rs follows Ayes--Bedford. Lewis,
Touden, Phelps, Spratt. White. Turn
bull and Brackinreed. Nays-none.
Thomas White SllS00 allowed at
$l02.50 by ayes and nays as follows:
Aye-Bediord, Lewis, Louden. Phelps,
Spratt, White, Turnbull and Brackin-
reed. Nays-none.
Paul Dane $34.3 ycferred TO Pross Atty
Thomas b. Johnston $l39.52 allowed
by ayes and nays rs follows = Ayes
Lewis, Louden. Spratt, White and Brack-
inreed. Nays-Bedford, Phelps and
Turnbull,
4. l.. Seaman Sl5, allowed at $1,000.
.oin Newton s. allowed.
Moved by Phelps and supported by
Turnbull that the Chairman appoint n
committee Of one to collect the rent of
Court Room from the City Counsel.
Carried.
Thereupon the Chairman appointed
Sup. Il. G.. Spratt rs such committee.
BY Sup. Phelps supported by Turn
bull.
Rcsolpcd-That hereafter no bills be
allowed by this Board at the same ses-
sion they are presented without the
consent OF two thhds of the members
present voting therefore unless the ses-
sion of such board shall continue over
one day after such bills are presen ted.
Carried.
On motion of Sup. Bedford the Board
thcreupn adjourned sine die.
CHAs. n. CORNELL, County Clerk.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-06-30
In a recent decision, the secrets

In a recent decision, the secreta-
ry Of the interior holds that par
ty competent to secure naturaliza-
ton, under the act of 1924, with
out having previously fled decla-
ration Of intention to become a
citizen of the United States, is a
qualified pre-emptor, and after nat
uralization, no other person can
take advantage Of his alienage at
the date Of settlement, no matter
what interest such adverse claimant
had acquired in the land, subse-
quent to such settlement and be-
fore naturalization.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-06-30


The Boston Globe thinks that
it is quite time to put stop to
the absurd story about the "hag-
Cling. over the bills for entertain
ing the President and his party at
the time of the Lexington and
Concord centennial. 1t says: "We
never heard that there was any
'baggling over these bills. The
Revere House bill was published
as q matter Of news, and some
newspaper made remarks about its
dimensions. Then the Temperance
Alliance happened to have a meet
ing before the matter was forgotten
and made a ridiculous hullabaloo
about certain items of wine and
cigars. But most of the talk was
done outside of Boston and out
side of Massachusetts,, one or two
New York papers taking it as the
theme of their ready satire and
their exuberant humor, which is
always on the lookout for some
thing to expend itself upon. So
far as we ever heard, all these bills
were paid cheerfully and without
questions; but we cannot keep the
Temperance Alliance, the New
York papers and other gossifs
from talking. The President is
getting sensitive.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-06-30

The great grievance of the
Republican journals of Ohio against
Sam Cary, the Democratic candi-
date for observation-disclosures, is
that he is temperance man. They
give long extracts from his tenn
perance addresses accompanied
with such comments that any one
would think it crime to make q
temperance speech.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-06-30

If there was any necessity that
Sherman should say anything
about Grants intemperance it was
very kind to say that he didn't
"believe Grant was ever drunk
when there was any fighting to be
DONE" But if there was no necessi-
ty the statement was highly dis
respectful in its intimation as to
Grants condition when there was
no fighting to be done.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-06-30

sponsible for it. If the day OF
specie payment has been postponed
too long the fault is with the Re-
publican party. Democrats have
not had control of the treasury.
This attempt to saddle upon
Democrats the sins of commission
and commission of the Republican
party will not succeed. II is an
old game, but the monster cannot
be covered up with this sort OF
deception.
If anybody is responsible for in
flation it is the Republican party.
They have increased the bank
note circulation forty-eight millions
since 1867. In criticising and con-
demning imitation, the Republicans
condemn themselves. They have
done the whole work, and have had
the power to do just what they
pleased.
Why has the resumption of
specie payment been delayed 3
Are Democrats responsible for the
continuance of the premium on
goldl Judging from the tone of
Republican journals on this sub
ject one would think that the Re-
publican party had been out of
power for years Such presump-
tion and impertinence is unparal-
leled |!
The war ended ten years ago,
and still we are as far from specie
as ever. Why is this so 7
For a long period of time gold was
held at from eight to ten cents
premium. The business condition
of the country was favorable to
the resumption of specie payments,
and that great object could have
been accomplished with compare
lively little arrangement to the
trade and commerce of the country. |
But the Republican managers
would not allow the step to be TAX
IN then. 1t would interfere with
he plans of Jay Cooke and other
spectators. There were unfinish-
obs on the programme that must
De carried out, and hence the favor
lble day was lost.
The Republican party originated
he policy of imitation.
The Republican party has con-
inued the imitation policy and the
circulation of paper money.
The Republican party has had
.bsolute control of the currency for
fifteen years.
The Republican party in con-
rol of the nation could have re-
umcd specie payments at any time
7ithin the past six or eight years.
f it is hard money party, as it
ow makes pretensions, why did it
clay resumption9 The people
'ere ready for it long ago.
The Democratic party does not
roposc to take upon its shoulders
ne crimes and blunders of the adj
Illustration. The game of ar !
aigning the Democrats for the sins
the Republicans will not work.
he people are getting ready to !
X the stigma of condemnation
here il belonCs.-ID0ny 1ro,,e
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-06-30

- 49,
Some of the Republican papers
talk about imitation, paper money
and premiums on gold, just as
though the Democratic party was
responsible for the system which
brought about this state of things.
The impudence Of this sort of talk
is refreshing.
The Republicans have had con-
troll OF the national government
for fifteen years, and have done
with the treasury whatever they
pleased. They have increased the
volumn Of currency at their pleas
ure, or have contracted IL for like
reasons. II the present inflated
condition Of the currency is a
great and browning evil, then tho
Republican party is entirely re-
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-06-30

1t would be pleasant to believe,
as the people of Philadelphia evil
IDENTIFY wish the public to do, that
the hotels in that city have been
moved by patriotism, and a dread
Of criticism in fixing their prices
for next year at tolerably reason
able figures. A suspicion is abroad
however, that the chief incentive
was the readiness Of hotels in the
neighboring towns to entertain the
city guests at q moderate charge.
However the change was brought
about IL was a good thing, both for
hotel keepers and tho travelling
public. ~ a "a
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-06-30

The Philadelphians deceive them
selves if they think Queen Victoria
will visit their city during the
centennial. Thanks to the cable
the contemplated increase in hotel
charges during the show is as well
known in Greeat Britain as it is
here.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-06-30

The New York Police Board ex-
cells in the art of putting things
mildly. Patrolmen who have COM
mitted perjury in testifying so as to
screen delinquent brethren, are
charged with being equity of con-
duct unbecoming officers"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-06-30
Respectfully &c.
NJ. N. Bedford
Thos @: spratt Committee


On motion of Sup. Louden supported
by White the report of the committe,
was accepted and the Committee dis
charged.
The committee to whom was referred
the matter Of making an inventory oil
the County property In the County
Jail having made report to which was
appended an inventory If said property
On motion OF Sup. White supported
by Bedford the report of the committee
was accepted and the committee dis
charged, and the report and inventory
ordered to be placed on file.
The Committee appointed to inquire
into the expense of binding the assess
ment rolls now remaining in the Treas
urers Office made n verbal report that
they had inquired rs to the expense OF
binding laid rolls and found that 81 90
per vol. was the lowest price that they
conid be Substantially bound for.
On motion Of Sup. White supported
by Lewis the report OF the committee
was accepted and the committee dis
charged. ri aer ,-
On motion OF Compt. Turnbull sup
ported by White the Treasurer was in
structed to have the several assessment
FOttS iOW OIL HE Ia lis OhttC bOubt Nv
cost not TO exceed ten shillings per
vol.
The Committee appointed to perfect
the lease Of Court Room and County
offices asked further time In which to
report. al .ft. sf f.l ta
On motion Of Compt. Turnbull sup
ported by White further time was
granted. rr rrf mel
The Detroit Safe Company by their
Agent ZIP. Mather made the follow
ing proposition to the Board. The De-
troif Safe Company will furnish the
County Of Alpena with two fire proof
safes, packed ready for shipment and
delivered on the dock In Detroit, name
ly one No. Is Safe for 1876, and one
No IA Safe for 1925, and. take In pay
ment therefor County warrants dated
mt shipment of safes and due March 1st
1876 with interest att per cent,said safes
TO be shipped within thirty days from
date Of order. =. .-....1
By sup. spsatt supported by White
Iicsolped- That the County Clerk isl
hereby instructed to order two fire
proof safes Nos. IA and - for the Re-
gister of deeds and county Clerks Office
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-06-30
rpRoRATE: oRDER.-stnte Of Michirn,

OttDEhs-Otute OF nllcnRun
n County of Alpcna, 80.
At session of the Probate Court, for the Coun-
ty of Alpena, holden ut the Probate Office, in the
city of Alpena, on Monday, the seventh day of
June, in the year one thousand eight hundred and
seventy-fivo.
Present, Obed Smith, Judge Of Probate. tlL
In the matter of the estate Of Edward VAIL de-
ceased. ..-Y-fL eU,fl. y
On reading and filing the petition duly verified,
of Henry Bolton, administrator of said estate,
praying for license TO sell the read estate Of said
Edward Van, for the purpose of paying the debts
of said estate.
Thercupon it is ordered, that Monday, the second
day of August, Mt ten o'clock in the forenoon be
assigned for the hearing of said petition and that
tho leJl heirs nj law of said deceased and all 9TH
CT persons interested In said estate, are required
TO appear Mt session of said court, then to be
holden Mt the Probate Office in The city of Apcna,
and show cause, il any there be, why the prayer
Of the petitioner should not be granted And il
Is further ordered that said petioner, Henry Boz
ton give notice to the persons interested In said
tate, Of the tendency of said petition, and the
heau.ng thereof, by causing copy Of this order to
be publibh he'd in the Athena WEEKLY ARGUS, a
newspaper l,.inted and circulated in said county
of Alpcnn, siS successive weeks, and also by
causing the same to be personally served ut least
ten days previous TO said day Of hearing, upon
the heirs at law, il they be focnd in said county
20lw6 OBED SMITH,
Judge Of Probate
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-06-30
Thos. G.. Sprati)
James B. Whitley Committee
M. N. Bedford.\

M, n. Bedf0rd.)
On motion of Sup. Louden supported
by Lewis the report OF the committee
was accepted and adopted by the follow.
ing vote:
Aye-Bedford, Lewis, Iouden, Phelps
Spratt, White, and Brackinreed.
Nays--Turnbull.
To The Board Of Supervisor Of Alpcnd Co.
GENTLEMEN Your committee APP
pointed to consider the expediency OF
proeuringa site and erecting thereon
suitable building for court room and
county offices the probable expense of
the sum not to exceed $4,000, would
respectfully report that they have had
the matter under consideration and i'm
the opinion Of yonr Committee suita
BILE building for County Offices and
Court Room cannot be built for the
amount specified and IL is the opinion
of your committee that the rooms ut
present occupied with the addition of
two more safes will be all that the
County will require for some time to
come,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-06-30
AMERICAN WASH BLUE.

FOr LnUhUry Hfhd HOttsehOIu Use,
MANUFACTURED AT THE
American llItramarine Works, Newark, n. j.
Our Wash Hue is the best in the world. II
does not streak, contains nothing injurious to
health or fabric, and is used by all the large
laundrics account of its pleasing efiSct and
cheapness. Superior for withdrawing. fut
up in packages convenient for family use. Price
10 cents each. For sale by grocers every where.
Always ask for the AMERICAN WASH BLUE,
il you want the Cheapest and best
AMERICAN ULTRAMARINE WORKS.
Office, - William street, New York.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-06-30

Bill King, Of Minnesota, who
was indicted for perjury 10y tho
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-06-30
AlPENA WEEK. Y ARGUS.
Wednesday, JSose 80, 1875.
supervisors Report.

OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK, J
Alpena, Alpena Co. Mich. I
lime 18th A D.. 1878.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-06-30

Persons answering any OF these ADVERTISEMENTS
will please state where they saw the SAME.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-04-15

AccoRDiNG to report there are some
sincere christians in Milwaukee. At the
annual meeting in that city last week of
the Northwestern Branch of the Wo-
mans Presbyterian Board of Foreign Mis-
sions, in response to an appeal for con-
tributions toward Centennial Memoir
ial Mission Fund, lady passed up a
gold ring. This little episode was the
spark to kindle fame Of religious and
charitable fervor among the LADIES pres
ent. Purses were emptied in a twink
ling, and perfect bonanza of rings,
brooches, earrings, and jewelry of ali
sorts were hastily taken from the persons
of the wearers and sent to the platform
The excitement did not stop there
Among the articles pledged were num-
erous valuable dresses, to be sold for
the benefit of the glorious cause. The
heather In his blindness who could re-
sist means of grace contributed from
such a source deserves to die in igno-
rance of the Christianity which these
self-denying ladies practice as well as
preach.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-04-15
Belo1t is now iubilant over the discov

Belo1t is now jubilant over the discov-
cry of wonderful medicine qualities in
some beautiful springs, located miles
west of the Post Office. Ten gallons of
the water was sent to the chemist of Column
bia College, New York, a few weeks ago,
for analysis, and returns just received
show that they are more valuable than
any hitherto discovered in Wisconsin, or
Northern Illinois. Steps have already
been taken for improving the property
where the springs are located, and MAX
ing it attractive to visitors
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-04-15

O'SHEA, the wife murderer, was hang
ed at st. Louis last Friday. The Grim
inal, convicted by the testimony of his
own son (who was an eyewitness of the
horrible butchery of his mother), stood
upon the scaffold and deliberately
denied the justice of his sentence,
at the same time pointing out per-
sons In the crowd who had given cir
c1mstantial evidence in the case, whom
he branded as liars and periurers. The
murderer's TRADE was largely devoted to
a defense Of the fiendish deed, the gist
OF his argument being that, If he had
any numbering to do in his own family.
it was matter with which the public
had no right to NEEDLE. There is down
right satisfaction in knowing that this
wretch was actually hung, and that his
son, who HAD been the principal witness
against him, walked Is miles for the
pleasure of seeing the job done.