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Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-08-19
Difficulties Attending the Improve
naexlt of Indian River.


nient of Indian River.
The completion in a permanent man
ner of the improvments contemplated in
Indian river, is matter of as much i'm
portance to the county at large. as any
improvement ever commenced i'm the
county. The southern portion of the
county is rapidly filing up with settlers,
who look to this Improvement as means
of securing an easy and expeditions out
let. Last fall serious difficulty, never
before known, presented itself to those
having charge Of the work. A heavy
bar of sand had formed just below the
mouth of the Sturgeon river. Apparent
ly it came all at once. BY this summer
the bar had moved more than one thous-
and feet down stream, leaving fair depth
of water where it was the lowest last
year. Should this keep on, and we can
see no reason why it should not, the nav
igation of Indian river between Mullet
and Burt lakes will be entirely stopped.
There is an estimate to dredge passage
through the bar already there, but it will
do very little good if some means are not
adopted to prevent the sand from COM
ing id again. fThis,esn 61lly be gdenesby
the Construction of dam across the
mouth of the Sturgeon. TO this end the
Local Commissioner and engineer are en-
gagged in perfecting the plan and specifi-
cations for building such dam, and it is
hoped that the state will make sufficient
appropriation to cover the cost of it. 1t
cannot, however, be built unless the own
ers Of the land adjacent to the stream
give release of the ground for that pur-
pose. Negotiations have, we understand,
been opened with the owners of the land.
looking to such release, and we trust
there will be no trouble arise on that
score. With this done and the channel
once opened, we can see no reason why
this portion of the work should not be as
permanent as any other part of it. The
sand coming down the Sturgeon is sup
posed to come from swamp, dozen or
so miles up stream, an opening between
that and the river having been made
some five or six years ago to float out
some logs, and our informant states that
the sand has been flowing out from there
ever since and probably just reached the
mouth of the river last year.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-08-19
The bridge Question

In accordance with call published in
the village papers, quite number of our
citizens gathered at Todd's hall last Sat
urday evening, to take into consideration
the best means of reaching that most de-
sirable result-a new bridge.
The meeting was called to order by the
election Of John McGinn as chairman
and c. S. Ramsay as secretary.
Geo. w. Bell thenstated that the object
of the meeting was to take into consider
alton what, if any, means it was desira-
bic to take to secue the building of a
new bridge; whether II was desirable that
a new bridge should be constructed at
the present time, and whether the pres
ent locality was the best one for it. and
also whether it should be built by the
county, or by the town of Benton. He
stated that his impression was. that the
Board of Supervisors, under the law, had
authority to build hebridge, but that it
was question whether it would not be
to the interest of the town of Benton, to
have the town build it. He Thought
that the present locality was more to the
public interest than any. other. -
w. S. Humphrey read from the ses-
sion laws, the sections relating to the
building of bridges. which showed that
under the general law, it was, at least,
doubtful whether the county could take
any action in the premises. He thought
that this was very properly county af-
fair, and should be constructed by the
county. He did nos doubt but if vote
of the people could be had, it would be
in favor of the county building the
bridge. This could be done by securing
an enabling act from the Legislature.
He then made motion that committee
of three be appointed to investigate the
bridge question and report at a future
meeting. On motion of Mr.. Bell the
committee was made to consist Of five
The chairman appointed the following
persons as the committee: r. Patterson
| Geo. W.EBell, Chas. Bellant, Alex. Nc
Donald and VIM. Macarthur.
There was considerable informal talk
concerning the matter, but rs far as we
could hear, there was but one sentiment
as to the location of the bridge and that
Was in favor of the present site. The
meeting adjourned to meet at the same
| pIapo I'm ono yvanI-
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-08-19
A Pleasant Excursion.

We copy from the Clam Lake News
the following little sketch of the return
trip of the Crusader from Traverse City
to Petoskey, which shows that our dele
.gation made friends during the trip:
sAfter the Senatorial convention at
Traverse City, Tuesday evening, the edi-
tor OF the News accepted an Invitation
to accompany the Cheboygan delegation
and friends on their return trip as far as
Petoskey. The Cheboygan delegation
had at their disposal. the wrecking steam
,er Crusader, which is a fast sailer, being
capable of making IL miles per hour,
making the trip pleasant one. We left
Traverse City about 6 p. A., touching at
Norwood, and put ;up for the night at
Charleyoix and Pine Lake, and regretted
very much not being able to- see our
friend Smith, of the Sentinel. At 5
o'clock the next morning we left for Pc
toskey, where we babe our lChebOygan
friends adleu, with many pleasing re-
membranes of their courtesy, and with
the opinion firmly established that if
Cheboygan is as enterprising as its citi-
zens are social, it is bound to be one of
the most important places in northern
Michigan.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-08-19
A New Church.

Our Catholic friends Iwho reside out
near Black lake, under the direction of
Father DeCcuninck. have a new church
in the process of construction. In size it
is to be 40 by 80 feet. This will be a
great convenience to the residents of that
part of the county. Living so far away,
it is matter of much time and trouble
for them to come to the village to attend
church. We believe the ground upon
which the church is to be built, was do
mated for that purpose by W. S. Hum
phrey. We are glad to note this improve
mcnt
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-08-19
A New Tin shop.

The business of Cheboygan is increas-
ing slowly Notwithstanding the hard
times. Capt. John r. Clark, of South
Bend, Ind, has just moved here, and is
making his arrangements to open a first
class tin shop in the Woods building,
near the bridge. The South Bend Reg
lister, upon his leaving there, gave him
the following s'send off,"
Capt. John r. Clark has gone to Che
boygan for the purpose of opening tin
shop on his own hook. The Captain is
one of the best timers in the country.
and we hope the Cheboyganites will give
him the encouragement and patronage
his merits as man and workman enti5le
him to.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-08-19
Court Prospects.

Advices from Judge Goodwin received
yesterday, report him somewhat i'm
proved in health, but not as yet able to
hold court, and with but little prospect
for being able for some time yet. At his
request, We understand. telegram has
been sent to Judge Green, of Saginaw,
to see if he cannot come an1 hold court
here. If he cannot come the prospects
of court here are not very fiattering.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-08-19
Seized.

The schooner Cambria, which loaded
here a few weeks since with timber for
Europe, was seized ON her arrival at Mon
treal by the Canadian customs depart
ment. The claim was that she changed
her rig and received in part a new outfit at
Detroit, which she had failed to pay
duty on. Her owner, Mr.. Schulenburg,
gave the necessary bonds and the vessel
passed on her way. She is no doubt on
the Atlantic now.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-08-19
Sharp Beats Sharp-Saint Peter Err
unphs.


AS time spins on and causes all things
TO change, but truth, which alone is inn
mutahle and eternal; we have individ-
uals amongst us, who void OF truth veri-
fy those changes in their own persons.
They decorate themselves with the names
of the blessed apostles, but with few of
their vii tues. a Saint Peter of these
latter days, better known as a dealer in
fine wool than as a fisherman, finding no
sale for his clip in Cheboygan, went to
find apostle Thomas, with few of the
qualities of his namesake, except
that of uEbelief, saying as follows:
Brother Tom; hearing that you are
going to Detroit to buy few acres of
pine land to make fortune on it next
winter, and rs L have clip of twenty
five pounds of extra wool to sell in De
troit, don't you Know, trusting in your
fecundity, of some plan to get to Detroit
and back at the expense Of some donkey,
whose oats we shall eat, not speaking, of
the drinks which we surely shall have?"
''Yes, brother Peter" cried out brother
Thomas, ''let us go up street and see the
synagogue, and if apostles John and
Andrew approve of the old time honored
custom established by those whose names,
L venture to say we bear not in vain,
there shall be a collection to go and see
the High Priest" y
..'That is it. Right! Right. Brother.
Tom now we have it.. Come, come, let
us go!'' - ~. '''a''''" " Il
The synagogue was convoked, the col
lection proposed, and the plan that it was
expedient That one should die, discussed,
and after the whole subject had beea
thoroughly debated, it was unanimously
carried, that'thirty dollars. as in days of
.yore, should be raised and handed over
to the purse carrier Of old, now called
apostle Peter, with this injunction to the
High Priest ut is good that one should
be sacrificed for the iniquity of the
many"
Now the messengers having shaken
hands and received the kiss of peace and
the blessings OF apostles John and An
drew, they departed joyously in peace for
Jerusalem. Having acquainted the High
Priest of their important message, and
that they were the apostolic nuncios of
the craft of Cheboygan; they We're polite
ly answered: go, and tell the brothers
of the craft of Cheboygan to mind their
own business, we, here, know ours, and
as to you. blessed nuncios very reverend
messengers of apostolic names reeede
from these steps, and the Sooner you are
OIL the street the safer for you; farewe,lI''
by jabers. J" said apostle Peter, scratch
ing his head. "Apostle Tom, now L
know what p and L stand ior.''
do you, Pete p says Tom.
Surely though, do! p stands for
picture, and L for tableau. How true it
is. Representatives we are, realities we
are not"
"And, thunder !" said apostle Tom, to
apostle Peter, swhat do you say about
apostles John and Andrew?'
Faith, don't you know? The initials
of their names stand for their characters.
Did we not ride them as / told you?"
swell, we did," said Tom, "but look
out that the animal may not kick
~ -.
first one | ever rode, look out yourself,
when l am tired of the donkey, may
r-r-ride YOU DETROITENsIs.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-08-19
A Friendly Contest Between Tugs.

A few days since there was a trial OF
speed between two rival tugs on Lake
Huron, in which the contestants were the
Sweepstakes and the A. j. Smith. AS
both tugs are quite well known to many
OF our people, we give the account as
given in the Detroit Post: ''The Sweep
stakes and the A. j. Smith both had
tows up, and on going outside the Smith
blew off steam at her rival, and her cap
tain, in short, put Il chip on his shoulder.
The Sweepstakes was not in shape TORE
ply, as she had just blown out joint. but
after coming to the dock at Port Huron
and getting in shape again prepared to
give the Smith brush. An opportunity
soon presented itself, when the two start
ed for Lake Huron, the Smith a little
ahead. The lake was soon reached, when
it was demonstrated that the Smith was
not as fast as her captain thought. The
Sweepstakes ran completely around her,
footing her whistle and blowing off
steam."
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-08-19
Accident.

A singular accident occurred yesterday
morning at Mrs. Geary's residence, near
Nelson's mill. One of her children was
engaged in cutting some string, when the
knife slipped, and as he was cutting from
him, it struck one of the younger
children, which was standing by, in the
face, cutting a cash from the cheek hone
down, completely severing the lip. DIR.
Gerow was called, and dressed the
wound. The injury is net a serious one
,
but it will be apt to leave its marks for a
long time. The little boy was about five
years Of age.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-08-19

- Train No. 2 leaves Petoskey daily except Sat-
urfay. All other trains runs daily except Sunday
Nos. 1, 2, 8 and 6 make direct connection at Fort
Wayne with Fast express trains of the p, w q
@ Ry, tn and from Pittsburg, Harrisburg. Balti-
.mere Washington, Philadelphia and New York
Nos. 2 and SNAKE connection at Fort Wayne with
express trains Toledo, Wabash & Western rail-
road, to and from Quincy st. Louis, Kansas City,
and all points in the southwest. - sf7r7.,ft I tf
Nos, 4 and s make direct connection at Kalama-
ZOO with Michigan Central r Il. to and from Chi
10. connects at d & M Junction with ID & Nj
railroad, aud at Grand Rapids with n c. K r for
Detroit and all points east. f...g 80 =, I
Nos and connect at Richmond with Pittsburg,
Cincinnati q st Louis railroad for indianapolis,
louisville, st Louisand all points southwest.
Nos. and have through sleeping and chair cars
between Cincinnati and Petoskey, connecting there
with steamer Music for Mackinaw.
5 ~. - j. HI. PAGE,
Gen. Pass. and Ticket Agent.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-08-19
The President Signs the River and
-a4 EHarbOr Bill. 4r

The President has signed the river
and harbor bill and consequently it has
become law. In returning it to the
House, he accompanied it with the fol-
lowing message.
In aflixing my, signature to the river
and harbor appropriation bill, No, 1922, |
deem it my duty to announce to the
House of Representatives my objection to
some of the features of the bill and rea-
sons for it, If it were obligatory upou
the executive to expend all the money
appropriated by Congress. L should
return the river and harbor bill with my
objections, notwithstanding the great in
convenience to the public interest result
ing therefrom. Many appropriations
are made for work of a purely private Or
local interest, in no sense national. can
not give my sanction to these, and will
no public money shall be expended upon
them. There is very great, necessity for
economy of the expenditures ut this time
growing out of loss Of revenue likely to
arise from the deficiency of the appropri-
ations TO insure thorough collection of
the same. The reduction OF revenue
districts, diminution of special agents,
| and the total abolition of supervision
may result in great falling of OF the
revenues. 1t may be question to con-
| slider whether any expenditures can be
well authorized under river and harbor
appropriation bills further than to pro-
| tect work already done and paid for. I'm
| der no circumstances will allow expen-
ditures not clearly national.
U. S. GRANT.
Whether the Presidents objections have
any reference to the appropriations for
lake regions or not, we cannot tell. We
have before expressed our opinion of the
results of a system of economy which re-
tards improvements which have tend
ency TO cheaper transpoi tltion between
the two great producing and consuming
portions of our country. Such a course
may be called economy, but it is not. II
may be present saving of money, but
the future will show that it is eXtravi-
gance. We do not think it possible thai
the President has any reference 10 the
great national thoroughfare of the great
lakes.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-11-19
oDoNoVAN ROSA ON TIE FEn1ANRA1D

The leaders of the Fenian aad other
Irish revolutionary organizations in this
city," said O'Donovan Rosa yesterday
when asked about the Fenian alarm on the
Canada border, "are very reticent when
approached for information in regard to the
truthfulness of the rumor that q raid on
Canada is contemplated. There seems to
be much mystery connected with the move
meuts of the Irish revolutionary bodies at
present, ald neither the leaders of the old
Fenian equalization, which is now under
the control OF Colonel John O. Mahony, nor
the prominent mem eTs of:the Clan-pa Gael
Society, which Is very strong organizA-
ton, are Inclined co develop their future
plans. These two organic atone of Irish
men, although not united in policy, ere a
unit when the matter of striking Eogland
in her most vulnerable point is brought in
question. You see there is' every probabl
ity of war between Russia and Turkey,
in which England must necessarily take
part. This consideration has had the effect
of uniting all the Irish elements in America,
aud the contemplated raid on Canada"
At this point Mr.. O'Donovan turned to an
other subject, not to co mmit himself. The
reporter asked, "What disposition would
you make of the fskirmish fund.- in case of
an invasion of Canada ~
"Na bokelish," said he; Go you see
those checks 2"
eyes"
Well. sir, they call for SIS, 600 received
within the pact week, and have been con
tributed by the best lriehmen in the coun-
try, and not little sum has come from
patriotic " Americans"
We'll" said the reporter, " what do you
think of this rumOred invasion of Canada
do you think there is any truth in the re
portf'
81 do not ish to be ride with you, and
do not wish to give you an impolite an
swer, but tell you this, that there are $50
600 armed men in America ready to go TO
Canada or elsewhere 3"-Nelc York World,
| Nor. 1911
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-11-19
CATHOLIC INDIAN MISSIONARY 1850
CLIFTON


Under date of Nov. 9TH, the Washington
correspondent of the Baltimore Mirror
writes:
The regular monthly meeting of the
Ladies Catholic Indian Missionary Associa-
ton of this city was held yesterday after
noon at Carroll Hall, aud considerable in
terest was manifested in the proceedings,
and most encouraging accounts received
of the progress of the work throughout the
country, of which a detailed account will
be given at the next monthly meeting. The
Very Rev. j. B. A. Brouillet, Director
General of all the Associations in the United
States, reported that branches of the or
ganiZation had been established in twelve
dioceses, with the privilege of extending
them to as many more, by which practical
means will be provided for the spiritual
wants of our Catholic Indians. The annual
subscription of Archbishop Bayley (S2OO)
was received in advance far the coming
year. Recently Mr.. Mark Daley, who died
at Waukegau, Illinois, having heard acct
dentally of the benevolent objects of the
association, beQueathed for it's benefit
81 QUO, of which it will come in possession
IN a few weeks. The receipts at the meet
ing amounted to $40, and the amount thus
far received from the membership of the
association, during the first year ofits exis-
teace, is $3, Ia 90, with as much moro in
the form of contributions which will be
speedily realized.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-11-19

10 further proof of the infamous bigotry
of some of the Yankees of Chicago, We
extract the following from an editorial in
the Western Catholic of the 4th:
Nearly ten years ago, n young Irishman
named james GuiDan went In the employ
of Wells g. Faulkner, wholsa'e grocers Nos.
81 and 63 South Water street.
His intelligence and integrity qsickly
won the confidence of the firm, and during
the long period Damed, they have trusted
him with the keys of their large establish
msnt, knowing that, being Catholic and
Irish, they could rely upon his fidelity.
James Guipan, now a full grown man,
was summoned to serve upon the jury to
to try Alexander Sullivan for the Hanford
homicide, and being acceptable to both
prosecution a1d defence, became one of the
twelve who, under their solemn oaths,
were required to examine tbs evidence for
and against Mr. Sullivan, and to reach
verdict in accordance with the facts and
the law. The public are familiar with the
reault.
Upon the evidence, and in
perfect accordance with the law, eleven
Jurors, of whom James Guinsn was one,
voted for acouittal. When James Guinan
returned to the store of Wells & Falkner,
they informed him that they had n o further
need of his services, because he had not
voted for conviction. This firm made DO
duty, like an honest man, according to bis
conscience. GuiDan never saw Sullivan
before the trial, it was not professed that
nationality, or religion, had Influenced his
reason. Mathews, an American Protestant.
Chadwick, an Englishman, Won LaHge a
German architect, Rose, a Scotch Protestant,
Gruber, German Protestant, Kiefer, a
Frenchman, Hume, an American Protest.
ant, McKibben, an American Protest.
ant, Peck, an American Protestant,
Dobkee, a German, all voted precisely
as G uinan did. Nor did Wells & Faulkner
pretend that they had been sworn to listen
to the evidences, CT to reach verdict in ac-
cordance with the law and the facts. But
they had their pr' JUDGES in the c&se,-and
because their honest, faithful and capable
employe of ten years trust, had voted in
accordance with his oath and the law and
the facts, and not according to their preju-
dices, they dismissed him.
Let us rot talk of the penal days in Ire
land, hereafter, nor speak of negro slavery
in the South. In Chicago, Yankee firm
imagines that it owns not merely the poll
tical ballot of an employe, but his oath in
the jury-box. This subject ia 80 important,
and the infamous conduct of Wells g.
Faulkner is 30 frsught with danger to jus
tice that we shall call attention to 1t again.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-11-19
Mr.. E. II. ADAMS NEW sToRE.-However

Mr.. E. II. ADAMS NEW SToRE.-However
nigh might have been the expectations Of Mr.
Adams friends based upon his large experience in the
dry goods business he has, in the management of his
new store, s96 Magazine street, moro than fulfilled
thom His style Of doing business is satisfactory
that his customers, pleased moro and more at each
vist take special delight in informing their enes Of
the advantages of dealing at his store In the frat
place Mr.; Adams has cid stock TO work off below
cost under the speciOuS Of bargains all his goods
beinp perfectly fresh Then the price OF each
artoa IA marked in plain figures and those the lowest
20 that each one can tell for himself exactly what
thing is worth Again the clerks all polite to ereT
one no dIntinctiOn being made between the rich and
Door The lady who wishes five cent calico receives
az courteous attention as the one who wants - SILK
Mr. Adnms as will be by his advertisement on the
9Th page has large stock of the most desirable and
goods prices OF some of which are given
and he is constantly receiving fresh consignment
Drop in nd examine for yourselves, ladies'