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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-05-12
GURNsEY & CATURo.
Flint & Pere Marquette R. R.

The shortest quickest, and most reliable route
30 and from Detroit, Tolslo, Cleveland, Ciholn-
matt, Saginaw and Bay City.
GOING EAsr SOUTH ASp VEST.
leave Alpona daily, except Sunday, by Alpena
and Bay City line OF stegmers, az h:0e a. IN.
Leave Bay City at 1907 y. m, 100 a. NJ io'i'
a. m, and 900 p. IN.
East saginaw, 1880 p. m, I:'s a. m, ll2o an,
and $50 ?. m
Flint, 1910 u. m. SIS a. m, l2.37 and 3;55 7. m.
Holly, 5.i1 and 0:S5 a. N leo and 4;35 =. m
ARRIVE ~ Detroit At ;;2j and II IS a. m, and
GEO p. m.
leave plymouth. -:O5 and HOS a. m, J:4j ?. N.
Wayne, 72j and ll.f0 u. m, 500 p. IL,
Monroe, 9;2j u. IN. and 1850 ?. m.
Toledo. 1880 a. N. and 500 =. IN.
Midland, lois a. IA, and 5l5 p. m.
FarwCll, S 80 .. H., and 25N p. IA.
Reed City, G:55 u. m, and 2;25 =. m.
GOiNG NORTH.
roielo, l2l5 p. N. and $50 ?. m.
Monroe, l:l0 p. m. and 0:l5 p. N.
Wayne, 200 a. m, Cos p. IN. AMI lilo p. m.
Detroit, 7;30 a. m, $3.50 and mo y. m.
Holly, lO:i5 a. m, S35 p IN, 1873 p. IN. and AIS
n. m.
Flint, ll:2S a. m, 40, aud s.'i p. N, and ASS =.
m.
East Saginaw, l24s, s:2s and s;is p. m, and
$50 a.
Bay City, lao, 900 and 1915 p. m. aud T2s a.
m.
Midland, $40 p IN, md 9:l0 q. IN.
Farwoll, 1924 p. m, and 1882 a. m.
Reed City, arrive 1870 and 200 ?. m.
FLINT RIVERS DIVISION.
Leave Flint j:25 p. IN. Leave otter Lake '2Oa.fn.
Otisyille, Gle y. IN. Ousvillc, 7:i2 u. m.
Otter Lake arriyc 625. Flint, arrive S:2j y. m.
A. +. FLETCHER,
General Ticket Agent, Alpcna, Mich.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-05-12

Again Cincinnati rejoices; and
the occasion thereof is the state
ment Of an italian newspaper that
Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus, Sena-
tor, nobleman, farmer, warrior and
saviour Of ancient Rome, is to be
commemorated by statue in the
handsomest and most pleasant city
Of the Republic of the Unite;a!
States through the good will Of an
American citizen"
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them. Because he has done this
he is violently attacked, and in
formed by the kitchen organ that
he is not wanted in the Republican
party. The men that organ de-
lights to applaud possess more PHI
able minds and less conscience.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-05-12

The Southern carpet baggers
have an original and a mild sort OF
an aboriginal way of getting Office
Senator Spencer, Of Alabama, is
one of this class, Suspicion has
long been attached to this ex -sutler
and camp follower of the admin
istration, but it remains for q Re-
publican member of the Alabama
Legislature to tell how Spencer
encompassed his election. 1t is
told as follows, in the members own
language: '"Troops were retained
in Alabama before the election on
the requisition Of myself and others,
it having been understood that
Spencer had arranged for troops
to be at the disposal of the revenue
officers. Where intimidation was
necessary these troops, accompani-
ed by United States Marshals, who
had fictitious warrants with citizens
names prominently displayed and
then shown to persons who would
inform them, were paraded in va
rious counties. l shot hole in
my hat and reported that / had
been attacked by Ku-Klux, and /
sent troops as long as l could use
them as POLITICAL machine. Our
purpose was to secure the Legis-
lature at all hazards and elect
Spencer This is undoubtedly
true. 1t was necessary to elect
Spencer at any cost. II the truth
was known, it was the way in which
many a carpet-bagger was elected
last fall, and the Ku-Klux dodge
was used with startling effect. It
is only when these Southern thieves
fall out that we are able to get at
the manner in which the admins
tration maintains itself in the South.
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Commercial Standing OF
business Men.

From the Lumborman's Gazette.
Our attention has been called
twice within the week TO instances
in this State where harm has arisen
from the unreliable reports pub
lished in regard to business men
nv one of the mercantile agencies.
In one case a mill man had an OPP
portunity to sell $4,000 worth of
lumber at fair figures. Not know
ing the financial condition of the
purchasers, he telegraphed for
special report. The answer came
promptly. One Of the firm was re-
ported worth at least $50, 900 while
another member was reported as
having recently acquired by the
death of relative about Sl5O,OOO,
and that the firm was al tight. On
this report alone our friend sold
the lumber. Two weeks or so after
wards the firm reported to be
worth slS0,DO0, failed and our
lumberman lost nearly $4,000. In
the other case the name Of a prom
inent Michigan lumberman was
omitted from the regular reports,
which gave rise to inquiries and a
rumor was, although in a very lin
tied way, circulated that he was
in exceedingly close quarters and
would probably be compelled to
suecumb within thirty days. Per-
sonal inquiry, however, brought out
the fact that this gentleman had
congratulated himself upon a sue
cessfui winters business, a promis-
ing summers operations, and a
healthy bank account, that he was
without any possible question fin
ancially sound.
While we do not decry CONNER
cial agencies in general, we are of
the opinion, TO draw it mildly, that
in many instances they do more
harm than good. We know Of
several instances where men are
over rated, and any number of men
who are not rated at all who are
worth from $4,000 upwards, and
who are engaged in active business.
Business men, and especially lum-
bermen, are compelled to consult
some source Conformation i'm many
cases before closing salesef lumber.
If these commercial agencies are
worth anything, they ought to be
able to give their patrons reliable
information. Their agents are res
ident in every city or town of any
Importance, and personal pique, or
jealously should not be allowed to
interfere in making up reports as
10 other mems commercial standing,
neither should incompetent men
men of no judgment-be allowed
10 rate men whose success in some
business venture may depend large
y upon what this or that CONNER
,ial report has to say of them. We
IRE convinced that in very many
cases commercial reports are in
injurious, either to one or
other Of the parties interested.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-05-12

The London Times Paris cores
pendent telegraphs that well in
formed people are Of the opinion
that another war is pending be-
tween France and Germany Ger
many is still afraid of France, and
is alarmed at the rapid manter in
which that country has recuparated
from the recent war. Frapce is
prosperous; Germany isfnot.-
France Is growing stron tr each
day; Germany is growin4weakc
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ITO THOSE BUILDING.-Three articles I
Il agree 70 furnish at Lowest Bottom Prices /;
French and American Glass, all sizes, double and
single thick for store fronts, dwellings pictures,
dc all kinds OF Stained and Figured Glnss. 1
also guarantee the best made Snsh in the State.
Glass ready set-French or American-and war
rant safe home AZ my risk, and all kinds of Show
Cases, White Metal and Walnut Send in your
orders. Send for prices.
Il. r. EARL, Al jefferson Ave,
Detroit, Mich.
DATENTs. Have you an invention for which
4 you desire Patent, either in the L. s. or any
FOREIGN ootntryl Thcn send 20 the Mechanics
and INVENTOR Association, the only reliable
Agency in Michigan. 81 West Congress ST.
Detroit.
THos. g. sPRAGUF, President
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-08-19
HoHTa0NERY COUNTY.
Items from the Independence Tribune" on
the Crops

Items from the Independence Tribune" on
the Crops
Mr.. d. c. Rober, OF Onion creek valley,
is entitled to the championship as wheat
raiser-having harvested an average yield
of As bushels per acre.
Mr.. D. II. Coles, of Cheyenne valley,
has left with us samples of broom corn
raised by Mr.. E. P. Welman, measuring 16
it I? He will save 17-foot corn for the GEN.
tennial.
Mr.. A. Callison, living north of this
city, has Just completed his threshing Of
one hundred acres, and has had yield Of
3, lis bushels-an average of over 81 BUSH
els per acre. This males a yield of Z, 430
bushels Of wheat, worth $500 in three
years, from 60, so and 100 acre fields.
1t is noteworthy fact that since the
settled weather of the past week, and now
threshing is progressing, the wheat average
is generally increasing-will be about % or
% bushels-and that the injury done by
rain is comparatively light-rom to 20
per cent. Our farmers are generally very
much encouraged, and are preparing to put
in an increased acreage of wheat.
The Little May" wheat has become
decidedly popular in the past year and is
regarded by many rs the standard. The
advantage claimed is that il ripens early,
and before the dry weather affects the sol,
and yields from twenty to thirty-six bushels
per acre. Wheat raisers cannot be too
careful in preparing the ground, selecting
seed and drilling in. The best care in the
three years past has amply repaid for all
the extra labor.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-08-19
NO ILL WIND.
How the Tickt Brokers are Waxing Rich in
Consequence Of the Railroad War.

How the Tickt Brokers are Waxing Rich in
Consequence Of the Railroad War.
The ticket brokers are reaping the richest
kind Of harvest out of the railroad fight,
and yesterday played it very fine on the
Missouri Pacific, though for that matter it
was perfectly legitimate, being simply a
business transaction netting reasonable
profit. 1t appears that the brokers have
ing into Kansas Ci,y, and who, boarding
trains seine distance from that city, circu-
late about among the through passengers
and by offering 20 substitute a North Mis-
souri, ticket, and all the way from one to
three dollars in cash for the regular st.
Louis coupons secure them by wholesale.
This is undoubtedly good thing for the
traveller, he making the bonus in cash,
just so much gained, as the North Mis-
souri, ticket carries him to st.
Louis all the same, but it is pretty rough on
the Pacific, as the baggage being checked
through she has to carry it TO st. Louis /;
and not only this, but by and by will have
to carry another lot Of passengers and bag
gage on the tickets sold by brokers at re-
duced rates. thus losing the sale OF Just so
many full iares. 1t Is easy enough to see
just where the brokers' fat comes in, for the
st. Louis coupons being originally bought
at full rates, are ,you till rsed, and when
the cut is over and t. fare Oh both roads
back to the old figure, tiey are worth their
iull face subject to the broke usual dis
count. 1t is indeed an i'll w.ld that blows
nobody good.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-08-19
FOR SALE by ALL DRUSGI>TS
IMPORTANT
To the Travelling Pu blic.

Ii is the duty OF all persons before start
ing on journey, {" ascertain hy what route
they can reach their destination with he
least trouble, and if there are two or more
roads leading 10 the same point, TO decide
which is the safest and pleasantest 10 tray
el.
We take pleasure in stating that the CHI
cago Il Northwestern Hallway is the oldest,
and several miles the shOr,es:, between
Omaha and Chicago. Within the past .wO
years the road bed has been put in admi- T.
bile condition, and almost the entire line has
been relaid with steel rails.
The depot in Chicago Essentially located,
and a their trains arrive there thirty MIN
utes in advance of all other lines, pas@CE ~
gers can always be sure OF making eastern
connections. For all points in northern
and northeastern Iowa, you should purchase
tickets via Marshall, Cedar Rapids, or
Clinton. For points in northern Illinois OF
Wisconsin, via Fulton; and If you are GO
ing to Chicago, or east, You should, by all
means, purchase your tickets by the Old
Pioneer Route
The CHICAGO & NoRTHwEsTERN.
You will find on all through trains Pull
man sleepers, new and magnificent day
coaches, and the best smoking and second
class cars now ON any road in the United
States.
Particular information, with maps, time
tables, etc, may be had at any OF the
through ticket offices in the west, or upon
personal or written application.
J. III. MOUNTAIN, Western Travelling
Agent, Omaha, Neb., or to
" II l,.t.r.l .h4--..,..,.r
Agent, Chicago.
frb91-w
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-08-19
Treating the Wrong Disease.

Many times Women call upon their fam
lily physicians, one with dyspepsia, another
with palpitation, another with trouble Of
the breast, another with pain here and
there, and in this way they all present alike
TO themselves and their easy-going and in
different doctors separate and distinct dis
eases, for which he prescribes his pills and
potions, assuming them to be such, when in
reality, they are ali symptoms caused by
some uterine disorder and while they are
thus only able perhaps to palliate for a
,ime, they are ignorant of the cause, and en-
courage their practice until large bills are
made, when the suffering patients are no
better in the end, but probably worse for the
for the delay, treatment, and other compli-
cations, made and which q proper medicine
directed to the cause would have entirely
removed, thereby instituting health and
comfort instead Of prolonged misery.
From Mis- LoRINDA E. St. CLAIR, Shade,
Athens Co., O., Oct 14th 1872;
"R. V. Pierce Buffalo n. Y.-Your Fa-
vorite Prescription is working almost like
q miracle on me. l am better already than
have been for over two years.
From ELLA A. SCHAFER, Zanesvill, Ind,
August 3,lS12.
"Dr. Pierce-I received the Medicsne you
sent me ahd began using it immediately.
As result of the treatment feel better
than have for three years."
From Ms. JoHS L. HAM1Ix, Odell, Ill.
March 19, 1872:
@Dr. Pierce-The Favorite Prscriptiou
=. done ne seed. Which Isn thaskf.l
a =. -
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-08-19
NEhNNUS NE.:,..iil

depressed, irritable state ef mind ;
weak, ne:ycus, exhausted .r,iiag ;
no energy or animstioa confused H-ad, I,
wesL memory, "ftcn with d' biiitating I,
inno.un,ar3 discharges, The cuaoe-
Guenoe Of excesses, mental overwork or
indiscretions. This AERPous 1LBI: =.
I. finus a sOrcr..gG enre in nUN.
rHEsYS' 'EJNEOpATH,C spectre,
No. eS. 1t tones up the system, arrests
discharges, dispels the mental gloom and
despondency, and rejuvena;es the entire
system. 1t is perfectly harmless and al
ways efficient. Price, s.. ior package Of
five boxes and large - vial OF powder,
which is important in old, serious cases
or 81 per single box. Sold 10y ALL Drug
gists, OF sent by mail on receipt OF price.
Address Humphreys Specific Homeopathic
Medicine Co, Nc. So broadway, \. Y.
Theo. ESers,iorf, Robert Parham, Agents,
Leavenwurh, Kansas. aprli-eod&w
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-08-19
ROall Notice,

COUNTY CLERE' SGFi ICE,
LEAvEswoETH, KAN, August ,, ls's.j
InAv1sWoEIn COUNTY.
NOTICE is hereby given, thst at regular
~ meeting OF the ROaId ei County Commissions
ers b.sun and held at the Court House in the City
OF Leavsn worth, in saii County and STATE, on the
second day Of August, a. ~. 1873, %. r. johnson
and Others, Of High Prairie Township, house
holders Of laid County, presented and led a p
titon, ss.iug said Commissioners fOs Z e appoint
ment Of Vie sers, 10 view, survey, change and re-
locate 30 much Of the LecomptOn Toai, as ruHs
through the ve.t half of section ., toEnsnip 2,
raoge22, commencing at point Ei.eIe saii ioa1
leaves the north AMI south nat Of s.ct.on !ihe Of
said seciion thence in soGthEesteT!y direc ion,
10 point where said road crosse the east HHe Of
Of section 5, same tswn and range. The OF Jet
being to make said road straight practicable
aud also, that 50 much Of the Old rp.l may De
ehAngei, he ordered v4cz'sd.
The prayer oi the petitioners was g-anteJ, AID
3. Il. Moore, Thomas Rubbie ani mas Eitingcrs
were appointed yiexers, 10 meet 81 the house Gf
o. +. johnson, In High Prairie Township, on the
frst day Of -eltetnb r, ls7J, at 10 q Cock A. NJ
or in case Of failure 70 the DAY iasiznatsd,
then on the following d1T, and v=lc-Cd 10 viex
said road, and We To all part x colcernei, q
hezTing-
By order Of the Eoarl.
D. DIE7EED0gF.
augs-d-It-~-2; County C.eTk.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-08-19
ANOTHER STATEMENT.

President Hays, Of the Missouri. Pacific r. r.,
Has Given His Version Of the Cause Of the
Fight.
President Hays, of the Missouri Pacific,
has been interviewed by st. Louis Dis
patch reporter, and the following is the gist
Of Mr.. Hays review OF the whole story of
the war from the Missouri Pacific stand
point. The Dispatch, after stating in brief
the situation OF things. thus comes direct to
tine presidents remarks, which are here
given in full as another interesting chapter
in the history OF the big fight ::
According to this version OF the affair,
the X. c. Il n. road entered, clandestinelv,
into contract with the Kansas Pacific
Company by the terms of which the la:-
ter road would transport sleeping coaches
of the former through to Denver. Tbs
contract was entered into by the X.
c. * \. Company while relations OF the
most amicable kind existed between it and
the Missouri Pacific. The two competing
lines had adjusted all causes OF difference,
and business was conducted on basis en-
tirely Just and satisfactory TO both. Ey
the rules of the agreement which affected
this amicable understanding, each COM =
nv was to be consulted by the other befo :
eDforing into any arrangements which
would affect the interests or business of
both. The first intimation the Missouri
Pacific officials had of the contract be-
tween the X. C. & \. and X. p. roads, was
street rumor. To this, however, they
paid no attention, but subsequently asked
that the contract be annulled by
the 18th of July. No reply WIS received
20 this communication, but on q e 18th c!
July, instead of the obnoxious contract be,
ing annulled, all tickets Of the Missouri Pa
ciic were excluded from sale at station,
along the line OF the Kansas Pacific roal,
and returned to the general ticket Office ii
this city. The officers of the Missouri Paci
fic then began in self-defense TO make Coz
tracts for The shipment OF freight at reduce
rates. These were what is known as 'tiDlt
contracts" extended to any date the shipper
chose Agents were dispatched along tbs
road, and directed to make as many con
t-acfs as possible.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-08-19
ONE HUNDRED DAYS
Have Elapsed Since Colonel Anthony VA
WauudAd.

Rave Elapsed Since Colonel Anthony vas
Wounded.
This is the hundredth day since Colonel
Anthony was wounded. Yesterday, for the
first time, he was strong enough to dress
himself and walk out upon the front piazza
of his residence, and breathe the pure,
and fresh air once again. The
compression of the subclavian artery has
now been continued nearly seven weeks
with only three intervals Of two days each.
1t will be kept up during the present week,
when it is hoped that work can be partially
dispensed with. The compression, during
the day, is maintained by the Colonel him
sell, assisted by members OF his family.
At night a relay of two persons is requir-
ed, who alternate hourly in the work. Dur
ring the past week Dr. Sinks has prescribed
a more liberal diet, the result of which is
that the Colonel has gained strength very
rapidly. He can walk without assistance,
and hopes to be out within a week, but VIII
not be able to do hard work for some time
to come. The decrease in The size of the
tumor has been tediously slow, but neyer-
theless it seems to have been correspond
ingly sure.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-08-19
A rL0ATER
4 Body Found Floating Down the River,
but Fails Being Secured.

Sunday morning, reporter OF the St. Joe
Herald and Mr.. NJ. 3. Stroud got a skiff
from Uncle Fisher, at the foot Of Black
snake, purposing to alight on the point Of
the sand-bar opposite Prospect Hill.
They found it hard rowing, but made the
bar VIII difficulty. Alter leaving the bar,
they followed it up to the point, in
sill water, and ten rade across the
rapid current for Cottonwood Point.
When near the middle of the current
they saw an object being rap.dly carried
down by the water, we'll on the other
side of the current. Its resemblance to a
human body induced them to follow it,
which they did, but did not come up with
it until some distance below the point they
were seeking. The current was whirling
in eddies and pools along this place, and
they could not get near enough TO it TO Sc
cure it, as the water rushing by the boat
would always throw it under out Of sight.
They touched it with an oar, once, and
found it to be a body, apparently that Of a
small map or we'll grown boy, and in an ad-
yanced stage Of decomposition. Clothing
was still about the body. Nothing could
be told from the face, which was seen once
or twice, but the hair was dark, though
filled with sand, After following it some
distance, and failing to secure it, they aban-
doned it and landed, and after good rest,
they pulled up against the current to the
Point, and went on their journey.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-08-19
COUNTY CROPS.
Every Township in Leavenw0rth
County Sends Forth Glad
Tidings,
To the Effect that All Things are
Growing Fine'y, AMI in a
Good Condition.

Advices and reports from all parts OF
Leavenworth county indicate that there il
every prospect for having good crops,
enough ior home consumption and plenty
to ship to the East.
Will be the main hold of the farmers in
this county for the coming season, the crop
being magnificent one, and the yield ex-
traordinarily large. In every township,
even in those where the grasshoppers were
the most destructive, this crop will be one
of the largest, if not the very largest, Of
any ever grown in this county since farm
ing first began.
THE oAT CROP
Is not exactly failure, but nothing can be
made from it. Enough will be left for
seed, but there will be very little 20 sell.
The rsvages OF the grasshoppers are the
cause Of the slnallness Of the yield.
THE WHEAT CEoP
is very good, that grown in Salt Creek Val
ley and in the southern part OF the county
having been estimated at about one-half
the usual yield.
has been sown rather sparingly, and that
which has been own will be used for pas
tUrage in the coming spring.
THE POTATO YIELD
will be a very large one. The Irish potato
crop will be unusually heavy, while that Of
the sweet potato, although not SO lai se,
will be somewhat above the average. The
weather, so far, has been extremely favora-
bic for this crop.
TIE FRUIT CROP
cannot be said to be a very encouraging
one. The peach yield will he comparative
ly failure, as contrasted with the number
of bushels Leavenworth county usually
brings forth. OF apples about one-fourth OF
crop Is expected, which
Is something to lie proud
OF, as at one time it was thought that this
fruit would be an entire failure. The
other small fruits were generally eaten up,
with the exception Of those gown in the
southern part of the county, which prom
ise a good yield, and which will be sulfi-
cient to supply this market.
GARDEN yEGETAEL
are coming out finely, as a glance at the
stands of the hucksters upon the market,
will abundantly testify. CaDbages, cucum-
hers and late melons are perfect Succe:
and have yielded an extra good crop.
THE GRAssFs.
All OF the grasses grown are in a good
condition and promise a plentiful yield.
Hungarian, millet and p-airie grass will
produce abundantly, and will no doubt
serve 40 lower the prices in this market.
The wild grasses of The prairies are grow ng
luxuriantly.
TWILL BE ST
b: this statement as given above, that The
condition OF afirs in this county are not so
bad as portrayed by tle chronic croakers.
From all OF the eleven TOW lsbips in Leav-
enworih county, came encouraging reports,
and the probabilities are that this county
will ship as much the coming fall as she
has ever done in any previous seeson.