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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-08-25
THECOUNTY COURTS.
What they Cost-How She Evil
can be Remedied.

CAkA w AhSAASNAS<
Preston County Journal.
The fact that the County Court system
in vogue in this State is an expensive
farce and monstrous humbug, Is plainly
apparent to every intelligent citizen. 1t
has not only fallen into disfavor in Re-
publican counties, but denunciation Of II
Is we'll nigh universal. Every one OF
our exchanges, II we except such benight-
ed papers as the Phillippi PaindeaIer,
are opposed to II. Even as stronga par
titan paper as the Parkersburg Enquirer
passes no eulogium upon the ancient
humbug, It's child OF the Democracy
which has lost favor with its parents, and
on every hand almost 1t meets with
frowns and expressions Of burning con-
tempt. While an enemy to the tax pay
er, Il Is boon to the lUwyer. It is not
only GENEROUSLY expensive and q tedious
bore, but IL Is a positive dead weight to
the prosperity Of the State.
The principle upon which Il Is found
ed, that Of mixing up the judiciary, legis-
latiye and executive business In one
body, should have been objection enough
to have Overwhelmingly defeated il even
II It could have been shown that 1t was
cheaper than the manner Of transacting
business under the old regime. The econo.
my that We were told,preyious to the adop
ton Of the new constitution, that lay hid.
den away in the fungus, has not yet been
coaxed, even by the most skillful manip-
ulators, to materialize itselt,-it positiy-
ely refuses to become tangible. The last
session Of our County Court was in ses-
sion seventeen days, and here is table
which shows It's approximate cost:
n. Alan, ni cnnrt Inr II hnra NJ Sin r,or
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-08-25
ON SUNDAY NEXT,

As follows: leaving here at $50 A. NJ, / and P.
n, BelIaire o A. ", 1850 and S:3OP ". Returning
leave Moundsyllle lt 1890 A. NJ, 65e and $50 p. ~
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-08-25
NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs

STRAYED-0N WEDNESDAY M0RNIEG, a
- New FoundAnd Pup; bllek, With VINE sp9t
on breast A suitable reward VII DO PAID los hlS
return 10 22iI ChaplIne street. u AUD
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-02-05
NORTHERN TRIBUNE:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY5, 1915.


1t is well known to most of our read
ers that the entire line Of the Northern
Transportation Company's boats are to
be sold at receivers sale during the pre-
sent winter; some of them already being
sold. 1t Is generally understood that
Mr.. Philo Chamberlain, the former man
ager of the company, will bid them in,
it being his intention to sell them again
as soon as possible at paying rates. and
put the money into Vessels of larger class,
or as large as can be run through the
eWelland Canal in its enlarged form to
advantage. There is no getting around
the fact that the time for making money
by these boats, by carrying freight and
passengers, is about over. No better sea-
going propelIers can be found on the
lakes. They are in good order, staunch,
speedy and powerful. but they are small,
and can carry only small loads, while the
expense Of running them will nearly
equal that of running the larger class of
vessels belonging to the Union and
Western transportation lines. For tow
ing they would ;be unexcelled. 1t has
been stated that Mr.. Chamberlain has al
ready made inquiries concerning the cost
of larger class of vessels, including ma
chinery, and that these inquiries have
been based mainly upon vessels the size
of the Portage, of the Union Line, which
would be about the full capacity of the
Welland Canal when completed. These
statements have not the authority of his
word, however, but are '.going the
rounds among the class of marine men
who claim to be we'll Informed.
If this plan is followed out we may
not see much Of these boats here the
coming year, which will be regretted. by
all interested in lake navigation. How.
ever, it probably will not be long before
their places will be supplied with other
and larger crafts. lelJ
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-02-05

Although not positively arranged at
the time We 60 to press, enough is known
to make it nearly certain that there will
be g citizens purse" Of 500 to be con-
tended for in q 6 free for all " race on
Friday, the winner to take the purse.
Saturday there will be probably $3.50 to
be divided betweenthe first and second
horse. 500 to the first and $50 to the
second. III. o. Rose, Esq, of Petoskey,
ana Major G. j. Dickey, CT Mackinaw,
have been agreed upon as two Of judge,
the third one not yet being decided upon.
The winner of the ''citizens purse - of
course will be barred out of the Satur-
days races. sr o..5 ;, .'sv
We understand that the stage will
bring passengers through from Petoskey
and Little Traverse for half fare, and
quite number have signified their in
tention Of being present.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-02-05
Railroad RumOrs.

The CharlevOix Sentinel says that ru-
NOR is current that the Jackson Lansing
and Saginaw r. r. Co. have their eye up.
on Cheboygan, via Burt lake as termi-
nus for their road. Thd idea seems to
have sprung from desire TO compete
with the Grand Rapids and Indiana Com
panYin the camp meeting travel-the
Cheboygan, internal navigation improve
ment bringing Burt lake in direct line
OF travel with PetOskey. That the camp
meeting location had any thing to do
with this rumor getting into circulation
we have some doubt. Had the Jackson
Lansing and Saginaw company taken
sufficient interest in the matter it is prob
able that the camp meeting might have
been located upon Burt lake. Whenever
the road is pushed forward We have no
boubt about Cheboygan being the termi-
nus, although it may stop. for period
when it strikes the lakes. However TAX
ing this rumor in connection with one
which comes from Marquette, and men.
toned by our Mackinaw correspondent,
it may be that the Michigan Central
company will take the matter in h md
and push the road through to this place
and Mackinaw City, and the Upper Pen
insular road to Marquette. We certainly
hope that these may not be idle rumors.
Work has been commenced upon the
repairs Of the tug Bismarck.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-02-05
Advance in Lumber.

During the past two weeks under the
influence of the lack of snow in the Sagi-
nav region, lumber has taken little
start upward at Saginaw and Bay City.
At the close of the season the lnarket
stood So, SO and $50 for culls, common
and uppers. Within a few days, sales of
upwards of 100000 feet were made at
Saginaw at $3.50, $ll and $32, and some
holders have refused that price. This is
little encouraging. What effect the
late fall OF snow and cold weather will
have upon toe market is hard to tell, al
though many think it will cause it to re-
turn to the oil prices,
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-02-05


LUMBERING AT iALPENAs-L wee Il
was the first that the lumbermen of AL
pena- had snow enough to. do any haul
ing. The result was that the townspep-
pie are complaining that it6is difficult
to find horses enough to keep the own
supplied with wood Itsis thought that
thirty or forty days Of sleighing will Sc
cure the log croplin that vicinity. IsQ ST =
Mr.. Churchill of Alpena., informs the
Pioneer that his skidways were piled full
of logs, but that he, had banked none un.
til'last week. when the snow acameoi If
the snow holds good, he will bank loo. 600
per day until he has stock ofs6 6000, 600.
He commenced work with the jptenlion
of cutting 5000, 900 but the weather dis
eouraged the workmen and they Jagged,
now he will be satisfied with the former
figure. This may be considered a fair
sample Of Alpena logging business.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-02-05
st. Mary's Falls Canal.

The report Of Major General G. Welt
Eel, i'm charge of the improvements of
rivers and lake harbors in this region,
for 1875, has been submitted to Congress.
1t explains i'm detail the work done dur
ing the year. We have already given a
report concerning this harbor, from adj,
vance reports. We now give condensed
statement showing the amount done and
the condition OF the work at Sau.t, st.
Marie.
s During the year Messrs. Barker & VIII
liams completed their contracts and final
payments were made thereon. Messrs.
Boyle & Roach have been engaged under
their contract in excavating the lock pit
for the new locks and placing the lock
floor, and this was nearly completed. A
contract was, entered into for the face
stone and the masonry work and backing
stone OF the new locks. The pier OH the
north. side of the canal next to the old
locks was completed, and contract has
been entered into for about 500 feet of
the proposed pier on the south side of
the entrance to the enlarged canal. which
is to serve us dock for landing the large
amount of material which will be requir-
ed i'm the construction of the new locks.
Z The amount expended during the last
fiscal year was $l7s,O25.9O. Since the
beginning of the work OH the new locks
$SS5,00O have been appropriated for the
improvement of the st. Mary's River and
the canal. Of this amount about $685., 900
have been diverted for the Improvement
of the river and enlargement and i'm
prOvement of the old canal. There re-
mains $3eO,OOO to be appropriated i'm Or
der to come up to the original estimate.
Of this sum Gen. Weitzel recommends
that 100000 be appropriated for the fis-
cal year ending June 80, 1877. He thinks
this sum will be very nearly, if not quite,
sufficient for the entire completion Of the
work. All the money now available is
needed to make payments ON contracts.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-02-05
Another Gone Where the Woodbine
Txfnetb. fs a 60 -

f. I
How long the trouble had been brew
ing we have been unable to learn. % S :
Neither could We learn what was the
first cause of the trouble, but it all came
to head ut Burns. ,ss sssi, !, s, !.
One day he went in there and found
his enemy before him. High words
passed between them, until at last. to
properly emphasize them, they pulled off
their coats. - n,... - go =
Then Burns said, @Not any in here,
boys; if you want to fight .glt,' y and he
significantly pointed through The door
into the open air. gaE - aaea
They went, and he got the worst of it.
Then he sought Justice at the court of
Esquire Sutton. -. 80 -
The next time they met it was before
that dignitary.
This was to be fight of different
kind, and from which both could come
without their eyes being dressed in
mourning.
A jury, consisting of six s'good honest
men and true," was called, and fearing a
committal for contempt they came.
The case was adjourned to- future
day.
That day came, but the attorney for
the plaintiff and an important witness
were absent.
The case was again adjourned to flu
ture day. 49,
That day came and some one had the
headache.
The case was adjourned to future day.
That day came, the plaintiff came, the
witness came, the jury came, the lawyers
came, but the prisoner having become
weary of waiting for the majesty of the
law to deside his case, had fed. n
There is no tire i'm the office of Justice
Sutton now. Silence reigns supreme
within its walls. Indignation is stamped
on the visage of the squire. The jury
have returned to their daily labors, and
the Sheriff is looking for his prisoner.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-02-05
Death of VIM. Smith.

A telegram from Chas. r. Smith an
nOunced the death Of his father, VIM.
Smith. Friday morning. 1t will be re-
membered that Mr.. Smith was in very
poor health during the entire summer.
He returned to his home in Westfield N,
Y, going Oh tine last trip of the st. Joe.
Since that time he has been in steadily
declining health, and his death daily ex-
pected for some weeks. Mr.. Smith had
large property interests here, both indi-
vidually and as a member of the firm of
Macarthur, Smith g. Co. the management
of which will now probably deyolve upon
his son Chas. r. Smith. t
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-02-05
Miscellaneous Matters. efs
Six horse thieves have been elevated
i'm Kansas. .-------

-. E,iil-,.s .af5 u-ce y g ofe gssi1 -
Six horse thieves have been elevated:
i'm Kansas.
The Ohio River is on the. rampage, and
much damage has been done 10 property.
/. Peter Nelson, a Swede, living at Rapids
City. H., was axed to death, by his de-
voted wife, Friday, "a sd gfg s7ssrr 4
The Democratic National Executive
Committee have resolved to begin an
early and active campaign. 1a--'li q
II. N. F. Lewis.editor of the Western
Rural: at Chicago, has been sued for Ii
bel. In default of $4,000 bail has gone
to Jail.
j. L. Termer, Of Terry, ILL.,, has con-,
fessed to having been one of the gang
who robbed the Quincy bank year ago
of S404,000. a9,iR fai1 9o - ~ n
You can swear all you want to now in
Ohio. The bill making profanity pun.
ishable by fine of $50 has failed to pass
the Legislature.
: q f.sfT -.r- n q 4 Il
Speaker Kerr announces that Indiana
will certainly put up Hendricks as fit
candidate for the Presidency. and strong
ly urge him upon the convention. \,
Alfred Reddick, of Nashville, kill sd
himself OH account of a haison with a
woman old enough to be his mother, and
the jury say She is to blame for his death
The Secretary of War desires that all
battle reports, correspondence, etc., re-
lating to the late w:.r, now in the hands
of eX-officers, should be sent to him to be
copied and inserted in the forthcoming
history of the war. ss40les g.lBlssaoous r
Z The robbery of the Northumberland,
Mass. bank is one of the most startling
bits of news OF. the day. The robbers en-
tered the house of Mr.. Whittlesey, cash
ier of the bank, and bound and gagged
him and his family and Eep. them under
guard for seven hours. 1t took four keys
to open all of the locks, only one of which
Whittlesey had in his possession. With
that they opened the bond vault and got
about $4,000 in bonds, unsigned bills,
ETC.. They reloekcd the vault and took
the key, thus giving themselves twenty
four hours in which to get away and ne
gotiate the bonds. They did not get
much money, not taking the pains to open
a small box in the vault, which had $780,
coo in money in it and S25sOoO in bonds.
Among the securities stolen were $4,000
in Jackson, Lansing and Saginaw bonds,
and $1,000 i'm Detroit, Lansing and Lake
Michigan bonds. Most of the loss falls
on private individuals, only $4,000 be-
longing to the bank. No clue to- the rob :
/! bers yeti -sa- e.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-02-05

The Local Commissioner Of the inland
navigation is in the frequent receipt of
letters of inquiry from contractors re-
garding the work to be done. The proper
blanks and all possible information is
furnished 1t sfto be hoped that salts
factory proposals will be made so that
the work can be proceeded with at once.
Mrs. Strohn received letter from her
husband Tuesday, in which he stated that
the day the letter was written he had
sat upon the banks of river and caught
a fine string Of fish. We have had a
mild winter, but nothing to compare
with that. II
We know ola couple of young ladies
of this village who have been taking ad-
vantage of their Leap Year privileges,
and been out calling on the gentlemen.
We suppose they Hwill, in the natural
course of such matters, soon be popping
the question"
The track upon the ice which was used
OH Thursday for practice was demoral-
lied on Friday morning. A large crlck
was what rendered it unfit for use. A
track will now be established OH Duncan
Bay, where the ice is in excellent condi-
| ton.
| "Wednesday morning was the coldest of
| the season thus far. The thermometer
ranged from sixteen to twenty-five de-
grees. below zero, according to location.
Probably the first named figure would
be about the correct record. 4
Several parties came across the ice
from Mackinaw on Monday. ! One of
them remarked after reaching this place,
that he would not undertake the trip
again for the whole of the state of Mich
igan. e.s.a., fero-r
The skating rink is not yet open for
business. The explanation given by
Capt. Foster for this delay is that the rise
anu fall of the tide prevents the ice from
freezing evenly. A few more cold DAYS
will probably make it all right.
E. Perry, of Saginaw, was in the vii
lage Thursday OH his return from the
Sault, where he had been to close out his
numbering operations.
Angus Mckay has sold his Main.street
property upon which is located the
building known as the " Do Drop In,n to
/. s. Huckins.
-Messrs. Voree g. Howell expect to get
out about 100000 feet of logs to supply
their shinglc mill the coming season.
A party of previously unsupported
Chicagoians have been indicted by the
whisky grand jury. .s sss. g.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-02-05
Tho Races.

1t has at last been decided that the
long expected races will take place next
week Friday and Saturday. The event
will no doubt be an interesting one, one
which will call together all the people of
the village and the surrouning country.
1t is expected that Mac!linaw will be over
in full force. In addition to the attrac-
ton of the race, we understand that there
will be ball at the Benton House Fri
day evening. ~
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-02-05
Railroad Project.

The railroad project from Kalkaska to
Elk Rapids seems to be strengthening.
The Charlevoix Sentinel says that the
railroat company announces that the
scheme only needs the proper encourage
ment from the people of Elk Rapids to
make it certainty. 1t is to be narrow
gauge track, and the bodies of cars are to
be transferred from one set Of trucks to
another by means of an immense crane,
to be located at the junction.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-02-05
In Court.

The partnership difficulties which we
mentioned last week have taken the course
then indicated, a criminal prosecution in
which the Junior of the firm is under lis
own ieeognizance to appear and answer
Il complaint for larceny preferred by the
senior. just what developments the
trial will bring out is hard 10 tell, as
there are many conflicting numors afoat.
1t is to be regretted that troubles between
two citizens should lead to such unpleas-
ant results.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-02-05

ENLARGED.-TheP Petoskey Democrat
has been enlarged to,a, seven column pa
per, the size of the TRIBUNE. The Dem
ocrat is a good local paper and seesns to
receive the support it deserves from the
citizens of Petoskey. We are glad to
note this evidence of lts prosperity, !.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-02-05

For SAbE.-We understand that the
ladies sewing society of the Congrega-
tional church have on hand and for sale
four quilts of their manufacture, They
are good and serviceable and will be sold
low. We presume that all information
concerning them can be cbtaineI of Mrs.
Spilier.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-02-05

1t is rumored that the people of Macki-
nav intend getting up some races the
week following the ones here. We
trust the rumor may be correct.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-02-05

This for the year. ending January 1st.
Religion. temperance and the school

Religion, temperance and the schools
are all seemingly in prosperous condi-
tions with us. The last mentioned under
the supervision of Prof Blanchard, with
an able corps of assistants, are certainly a
credit to the Island.
There is we'll authenticated story of
some one being drowned between here
and CheboSgan by breaking through the
ice. Footsteps were discovered leading
into a hole i'm the ice, but none away
from said hole. Who was it?
There is reliable rumor that the
Michigan Central Railroad Interests have
taken the Marquette and Mackinaw r. r.
in hand aud will have it completed by
Jan. 1st 1873. So mote it be.
CENTENNIAL.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-02-05

Money Order Business-Man Drowned.
's,r sti Rail Road Prospects. etc.


MACKINAw, Jan. 31.-Mackinaw still
on her legs, though badly detfioraiizetl.
Blaine and Hill leave us much in doubt
whether We are living in 1876 or 1861, in
consequence Of which doubt, We are un-
decided whether to pack our knapsack,
or our carpet-bag. When a conclusion
is arrived at we will be found on hand
in either direction, and taking Cheboy-
gan on our route, we shall expect liber-
al reinforcement, Republican of course.)
We are i'm the midst of an unusually DUH
season. but are strong in the anticipation
of better times coming. dfe4 osia asl
We are rejoiced to learn of the success
ful project to deepen connection between
your inland lakes, and hope some enter
prising party will put a pair of twelve
mile boats between this and the head of
your inland navigation. -
The health of the island is good. But
very little ice about us and not much
snow. enclose statement of the money
order business of our post Office. In COM
ing to the front according to challenge in
your issue of Jan. 29th, you will please
allow us to step to the front and challenge
any town of the state Of our population,
5000. e5
O,ders issued. ,25 l6
Fees on same %
Total, ,455 IL
Orders paid.. $50 05
Orders repaid, ,......... S5sss
| r f- p .,.-.Hr.t - .-sfl1tf
Tt,tal. -. ..:,. 80. 81 5oS Al
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-02-05

3 refeHiwag i Lost. -usla9 @i1GiJNF
In the township of Grant, between
the school house and Nelson's boarding
house, a small waterproof cape, lined
with red flannel. The finder will confer
favor, by leaving the same at. the TRIB-,
UNE Office or at Nelson's boarding bouse.
"a, a-r- -!eiTy7 81 ---7.TT-D AZ asGf !.
There is said to be ayoung girl in town
under the charge of one of our physi--
clans who is confidant that she has some
kind of live animal in her stomach.
She is terrible sufferer, as she feels the
animals movements distinctly, it some
times coming up into heI, throat, almost
choking her. .ea,,;sre,o -
A large sized fracas occurred last even
ing i'm front of Connors' saloon, i'm which
there were numerous participants. Nc
ore received any serious damage, al
though danger seemed imminent fol
awhile. avsa slI-,reeS "a .gls'q,sa
+ Home. b. Fenten of Mackinaw, ar
rived in town last evening OIL the stag9
He has been outside since the close o.
navigation and is now on his way home.
q Subscription papers for a "citizens
purse for the trottingi match next weel,
were i'm order yesterday, They'were be;
ing literally signed.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-02-05

Work has been commenced upon the
repairs of the tug Bismarck.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-02-05
.aHUGlaT KaHaTH0K

.Tszgss pnzya.Isa5 10 zs...x .s<l-so :.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-02-05

--Messrs. Voree g. Howell expect to get
out about 100000 feet of logs to supply
their shingle mill the coming season.
A party of previously unsuspected
Chicagoians have been indicted by the
whisky grand jury. .s.s %. .s..r
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-04-14

On A HIGH.- We refer to the Wapsie,
which was yesterday, bigger and deeper
and muddier than it has been for six or
seven years past 1t was already at a
stable stage when the copious rains of
this week came and set it on rampage
No serious damage has resulted in this
vicinity. The approaches to the Main
street bridge, on both sides Of the river
were undermined, causing dangerous and
unsightly holes, into one of which an
omnibus horse stepped this morning, but
without injury. The water came into
Frank Megow's foundry, and also mum
dated the lower floors of the small houses
north of Gressler's corner, on the west
side. At present writing the river Is fall
ing slowly.