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Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1880-03-20
Council PrOceedangs
(OHciaI.)

A regular meeting of the Village
Council was held at the Council rooms
Tuesday evening March. 16, 1880.
PreSent-PreSident Mcdonald, AttOr-
ney Humphrey. Trustees Miner, Gal
lagher, Macarthur, Van Arsdale and
Smyth.
Absent--Trustee Galbraith.
On motion of Trustee Gallagher voted
that the rules governing the last cOun-
Gil be adopted as the rules for the new
council.
Minutes of last meeting, held March
IL, 1880 read and approved.
Moved and voted that committee of
two be appointed to investigate or exam
inc the clerks books, to see if they have
been properly kept, and to confer with
the attorney in regard to what books may
be necessary for the use of the Village
Committee, appointed as follows: Will
liam Macarthur and HI. J. Miner.
On Motion of Trustee Macarthur voted
that H. j. Miner be appointed President
pro tenn. for the ensuing year.
On Motion of Trustee VIM. Macarthur
voted that committee of three be ap-
pointed to take into consideration the
matter of buying safe for the use of
the Village. Committee appointed as fol-
lows: Trustees Gallagher, Van Arsdale
and Smyth.
The bonds of the village constable
were presented, and on motion, voted
that the same be approved and placed on
file.
On motion of Trustee Gallagher voted
| to adjourn.
NORMAN W. LYONS, Clerk.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1880-03-20
Examination for Color Blindness.

Examination for Color Blindness.
A few weeks since we noticed an order
from the Treasury department requiring
the examination of pilots for color
blindness. This order has been so mOdi-
fed, by a recent circular from the de-
partment, as to allow pilots employed at
places remote from marine hospital
station to be examined by any respec-
table resident physician, whose certifi-
cate that such pilot is exempt from the
disease known as cOlOr-blindness. shall
accompany the license and oath of office
of such officer, when sent to any board
of local inspectors for renewal of his
license in the manner provided in rule
AZ, Rules and Regulations. Upon re-
ceipt of certificate, license shall issued
the same as though said examination
had been made by marine hospital
surgeon. This modification is not to be
applied to applicants for original
licenses; they, in all cases, must be ex
amined in the manner provided in cir
cular No. IA. A second visual examina
tiOn will not be required in any case
and inspectors will therefore retain al
certificates upon their permanent files
for reference in cases of applications fol
renewal of licenses.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1880-03-20
Two NIullet Lake Houses.

1t seems to be settled fact that there
are to be two hotels on Mullet lake call
ed the "Mullet Lake House." Smith Bros.
have decided upon that name for their
new hotel, and have advertised it as
such, far and near, so that it would be
impracticable for them to change the
name without considerable trouble and
expense to say nothing of the loss of the
advertising so far done. Herman Kphler,
before he was aware that Smith Bros.
had settled upon the name for their hotel,
had determined upon calling his house
the Mullet Lake House, and has also
advertised it quite extensively in this
state under that name, and is having
sign painted in Detroit, bearing the
name for his house. We think this is to
be regretted but we do not see as either
party is to blame for the matter. The
two houses are situated on the upper
end of the lake and bearing the same
name will be likely to cause some con-
fusion among the travelling public who
may not be familiar with the situation.
In our opinion it would be much better
if the name of one or the other could be
changed, if such was possible without
discOmmOding too greatly the arrange.
ments already made.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1880-03-20
Personal.

John Dodd left for Detroit the first of
the week.
Mrs. DR.. Bowes left ON the stage Mon
day for visit of few weeks with her
friends in the southern part of the state.
B.H. Begole arrived home from Chicago
Tuesday evening. Patrons of Nelson &
Bullen may soon expect a magnificent
line of the latest styles of new goods.
Captain James W. Bennett came over
from Mackinac Saturday and left.On the
stage Sunday morning. He went to get
the tug ]. W. Bennett in readiness for
the seasons business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will C. Whiting are ex-
pected to arrive on the stage this even
ing. We understand they will stop
with Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. BOggs until that
neat little cottage is furnished and in
order.
c. P. Sweet of Kalkaska, publisher OF
the Kalkaskaian, was in the village
Monday looking after the contract fol-
building the ChebOygan and Cross Village
State road. He favored the TRIBUNE
office with call,
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1880-03-20
Farms and Farm Products i'm NIacki.
mac County.

From the annual report of the Secre-
tary of State we take the following in re-
gard to farms and farm products of our
neighboring county. Like the returns
from ChebOygan county, which we gave
last week, they are evidently not full,
only one township in the county, Moran,
being returned, so that while credited to
the whole county. they are really only
returns from Moran township.
The total number of acres of improved
land in 1879 was 246. One acre was re-
turned as planted in wheat i'm 1873
yielding IA bushels and ranked "a in the
state as to average yield.
The total number of acres in farms in
1878 was 1,19S, of which 346 acres were
improved and S52 unimproved. There
were 16 farms averaging 74.8S acres.
In 1878 there was one acre planted in
corn, yielding 21 bushels; 80 acres in
oats, yielding AGO bushels; 1850 acres in
peas, producing 189 bushels; 17.25 acres
in potatoes, yielding $50 bushels; III
acres in grass, giving 70 tons of hay.
In May, 1879, there were 25 horses, A.
milch cows, 81 cattle other than milcf
cows, and 10 hogs.
The report gives 2Sbushels of cherries
plums, currants, and berries raised ant
| sold in 1878.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1880-03-20
Navie ation NOtes.

The Keweenaw arrived at Detroit
Monday and is being fitted out.
The st. Paul went into dry-dock at
Detroit Wednesday and expected to start
to day for Tawas.
The steamer Metropolis paid off her
crew at Alpena and went into winter
quarters again, to await the opening of
navigation.
Navigation continues On lake Erie.
The propeller Milwaukee of the N. T.
line left Cleveland the first of the week
for Toledo to load grain for Sarnia.
Capt. Cyrus Sinclair is to to command
the steamer Davidson this season, and
Capt. John Cotton the tug Frank Moffatt
Both of these gentlemen are well known
here. 5sso.s.
The n. T. Co. have chartered the Cana
dian steam barge Tecumseh for the sea.
son, and she will tow two and perhaps
three of their barges between Sarnia and
Chicago. This will relieve the steamers
that tOwed last season, and permit them
to join the boats of the line in the pas
Senger trade.
Considerable anxiety was felt at Bay
City for several days in regard to the
propeller FaxtOn. She left that city
Thursday of last week for Tawas, having
about 25 passengers on board, several o.
whom were ladies, and crew OF ID
Several days passed without any tidings
from her, but last Tuesday a telegr an
was received at Bay City stating tina
she could be seen twelve miles ives
northwest of Sebewaing, between the Lit
| tie Charity and Jerome Islands, fast il
the ice; men could be seen moving OF
her. She had no steam. The bay wa
full of ice.
The tug Lamont foundered on LAX
Michigan last Sunday. and all on bOar'
were lost. She and the tug Gem starte,
to race for a wager of $25 from Pent
water to LudingtOn and return, nOtwith
standing heavy storm was prevailing
| The Gem made the trip in safety, but tin
Lamont had not been seen after shOT
time after they had started. The Ger
and another tug went in search of hel
and found her floating bottom side VI
Those lost were Capt. Lamont, his so
George, 13 years of age. who was actin
as engineer, and Palmer Hill. who wa
as fireman. Capt. Lamont leaves larg
family and Hill wife.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1880-03-20
Condensed NEWS.

Congressman Hurlburt predicts that
Illinois will send uninStructed delegates
to Chicago.
The Wisconsin State Senate has con-
CURED in the assembly resolution provid-
ing for female suffrage.
About 700 men are ont of work at
Chicago in consequence of the chair
and frame workers strike.
Boston has revived the old project of
building ship canal across Cape Cod.
1t was proposed as far back as 1876.
The Canadian government is about to
issue $l50,OO0in 25. 10 and 10 cent pieces
We hope they will keep them at home.
The exodus fever has struck the color
ed people of Kentucky, who are emigrat-
ing to Kansas in large numbers daily.
James Russell Lowell presented his
credentials as United States minister tC
Queen Victoria, Thursday of last week
The German government has granted
a concession for building a canal unit
ing the Baltic sea with the German
| ocean.
1t is believed that the government is
paying about $12,000,0O0 of fraudulent
pensions obtained by the claim agent
thieves.
Contracts for 1920 mail routes have
been concluded by the pOstofice depart
ment, the total amount of awards being
about $8So,000.
The winter has been remarkably Sc
we're in Palestine. At Bethlehem, at th,
end of December, the snow was nearl,
three feet deep.
Reports from various parts of Texa
show that the fruit and corn crop is ma
terially injured, and in many instance
entirely destroyed.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1880-03-20

The number of copyrights issued in
the United States during 1879 was 49,
225.
Ten packages of bologna sausages, OF
the aggregate weight of 1,479 pounds,
to Leipsig, Germany.
The British bark Delharee went ashore
while attempting to cross the Columbia
river bar, Oregon, and will prove total
loss; value of vessel and cargo, $4,000.
The largest single order of silk ever
received in Paterson was sent to mill
i'm that city recently by an eastern firm.
The order called for 100000 worth of
goods.
The lower house of the Kentucky leg
islature voted down a resolution to give
the use of its hail to Henry Ward
Beecher for the purpose of making an
address. r---r
The Connecticut Senate has passed a
bill providing that all jurors shall be 80
years of age and esteemed in their COM
munity as men of good character. ap-
proved integrity, sound judgment and
fair education.
Full telegraphic reports from II west
ern states, publlShed In. the CINCINNATI
Times, show that the wheat crop is gen.
orally in good condition. 1t is estimated
that the yield will be 60 per cent. great
er than that of last year.
The committee on ways and means
have decided to devote next week to sew
eraI questions involving changes in the
tariff laws, upon which hearing have
been held by them, and to hold daily
meetings until they are disposed of.
The curious feature of the tornado at
indianapolis, which we noticed last
week, was that it did not come until after
the storm was over. The stars were
shining brightly, and it was clear wealth
er, when suddenly with roar came the
destructive gale.
i Kansas farmer, having lost his wife,
sent to a Pittsburg friend to pick another.
One was found agreeable, and her photo
| sent. Kansas farmer was pleased, and
she was ordered on next train and mar
ried right away. A day or two since the
Pittsburg friend received letter from
the Kansas man stating that he was so
pleased with his wife that he desired to
reward his friend for securing the prize
for him. InclOsed was deed for fine
tract of land in Kansas, and the mutual
friend has gone out there to settle down,
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1880-03-20
NORTHERN TRIBUNE.
oAaoiaIPaper ofthe Count y and Village
SATURDAY. MARCH 20. 1880.
EUREKA!


The Riack River Improvement Insur.
ed-645 5Shares-$16,1x5o OF the stock
Subscribed
After many months of labor and agita-
tiOn of the subject, we now have the
pleasure of announcing that the success
of the improvement of Black river is as
sured by the subscription of 645 shares.
$l6,125 of the stock, which under the
resolution of the the Board of Control,
will secure the land grant of 1900 acres,
with $1.125 spare. That this was done
at this time we are indebted to the pub
lie spirit of VS. Humphrey, who this
morning stepped forward and i'm behalf
of himself and others subscribed $3,O5O
which made the gross subscriptions ex-
ceed the amount required by the Board,
although not enough to complete the
work. There should be no doubt that
those who are even more interested in
the success of the enterprise than the
ones who have already subscribed, will,
now that the land grant is secured, come
forward and take what stock may be
necessary to complete the work.
The stockholders of the company will
hold meeting at an early day at which
officers will be elected, when the organ
izatiOn of the company will be fully per-
fected in accordance with law. The
Board of Control at its next meeting,t the
31st inst. will be asked to ratify its for
mer proceedings, which will probably be
cOnsumated by entering into formal
contract with the company to complete
the work as proposed. At the meeting OF
the stockholders it will probably be de-
cided just when and upon what plan the
work will be done. We sincerely hope
for the good of the country at large thai
they will decide to complete the wOrl
this season.
That all may fully understand tt
whom they are indebted for the success
of this great enterprise we subjOin th
) list of the stockholders with the amour
| suhScrihad.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1880-03-20
STEALING AN OFFICE.
THAT'S What the Democrats at the Sauit
are Accused of Doing.

are ACcuSeO Ou DOhuS
The Thursday evening after the viii
lage election at the Sault, the News says
the village council met and proceeded
to manufacture President of the vii
lage by means of proceeding unknown
to law or precedent. As stated in an
other column, the candidates for Presi-
dent received the same number of votes.
The law may be little indefinite in re-
gard to the course to be adopted by villages
under such circumstances,b but the cOun-
Gil the majority of whom were Demo
Gratis, appeared to know just what they
were going to do. They decided that
the several candidates should draw lots
to see which was elected, but as the Re-
publican candidate was in Washington,
that seemed such One-sided affair that
the Demscratic candidate re-
fused to draw. The council then
by a peculiar law of their
own proceeded to determine by ballot
who should be President. AS the COun-
Gil stood four to two, the result was not
uncertain. The Democratic candidate
was elected. He declined to qualify at
the time, and what the endwill be remains
to be seen. If we may judge from the
News rendition of the affair, the Sault
is considerably exercised over the mat
ter. The whole affair, as we understand
it, savOrs good deal of $500 law" which
has rendered that place famous (?) fol
many years past.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1880-03-20
Northern Transit Line.

The following are the appointments
to the N. T. company's steamers for the
season of 1880:
CITY of Concord Captain, II. Brown;
engineer, 4. KnOwltOn; steward, w.
Briggs. ~
Champlain-Captain, H. H. Williams;
engineer, j. Cunningham; steward,
Robert Paine.
Granite StateICaptain, ]. COnnors;
engineer, d. Burns; steward, w. NOrrie.
Garden City-Captain, A. Shaver; en-
gineer, Levi Bowen; steward, A. P. Idler.
Lowell Captain, w. ROllO; engineer,
Thomas Mooney; steward, F. COllett.
Lawrence Captain, Chas. Ely; engi-
geer, d. Doyle; steward, T. Walsh.
Milwaukee Captain, Ira Bishop; engi-
neer, ID. GraveH3 steward, A. Ward.
Maine-Captain, W. II. Weaver; engi-
neer, j. Raney; steward, r. Gloss.
Nashua-Captain, L. w. Baily; engi.
neer, j. TOmlinsOn; steward, w. Cheese
man.
| Oswegatchie Captain, w. S. Shay; en-.
gineer, B. WalrOth; steward, F. McQuil
Ian.
st. Albans-Captain, j. Knapp; engi
neer, Robert Walsh; steward, E. Bassett
City of New YOrk-Captain, Ii. Den
ner; engineer, P. Coleman; steward, Ed
Woods.
Empire-nOt appointed.
Barges-O. j. Hale, Capt. L. Tracy; HI
f. Church, Capt. ii. MOrey; A. c. Keat
ing, Capt. Geo. Cochran.
Two of these boats will ply between
Toledo and Sarnia (also in connection
with the Grand Trunk, but which tive
are not yet determined upon. The boats
now running between Chicago, Milwau
kee and Ludington will take their places
on the Chicago and Sarnia line as sOOI
as the straits are open.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1880-03-20
On Saturday the 14th of February the

On Saturday the 14th of February the
mail carriers from Mackinac while cross
ing the straits saw chair, dust pan and
broom floating in the ice. 1t is thought
probable that it was portion of the
furniture of the Odell family, lost on
Lake Michigan the latter part of January
while attempting to go from Beaver
island to Little Traverse. The carriers
never mentioned the fact until the first
of this week. If they had done SO it is
possible, should the suppOsitiOn that il
was a part of their household effects bt
correct, that a search might have dis
covered the bodies of some of the ill
fated family.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1880-03-20
A Close Contest.

The village of Sault Ste. Marie held its
first election under its new charter, on
Tuesday. the I'd inst, with straight party
lines drawn. The contest was an eX-
ceedingly close ene, there being tie up
ON President, each candidate receiving,
1872 votes. The balance of the ticket was
mixed, the majorities running from to
20. The Democrats elected four out OF
the six trustees, clerk, treasurer, assess
or and constable. The Republicans elect.
ed two trustees and street commissioner
The Republican candidate for President
Hon. H. W. Seymour, was absent ON Wis.
it to Washington. looking after the rail.
road interests of the Sault, or he would
doubtless have been elected by a hand
some majority.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1880-03-20
The Peoples Line.

The managers of the Peoples line of
steamers, on the shore route, composed
of the steamers ST. Paul. Marine City
and Pearl, have arranged the time table
for the season, and will havea boat leave
Detroit for Cheboygan and Mackinac
every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
evenings. The Marine City will run to
Toledo, the Pearl to Sandusky and the
st. Paul to Cleveland. They will touch
at all st. Clair River ports, including
Port Austin and Tawas. The above boats
are i'm splendid condition, and will begin
their regular trips as soon as navigation
opens, leaving Ashley g. Mitchelrs
wharf, foot of GriswOld street, Detroit.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1880-03-20

Asthma is spasmotic affection of the
bronchial tubes. which are covered with
a dry, glutinOus phlegm. Browns
Bronchial TrOches" are offered with the
fullest confidence i'm their efficacy as an
eXpectOrant, and will Oftimes give i'm
mediate relief. 20mar-2w
Loss of appetite means the loss of
nearly everything else. 1t can be cured
by Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic. Always buy it.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1880-03-20
The Chippewa County News, by math-

The Chippewa County News, by math-
ematical calculation which is doubtless
as correct as the annual census of st.
Louis, taken by the newspapers of that
city after the publication of the city
directory, estimates the Sault village to
have a population of 1900. This was
how they did it. At the late village elec-
tiOn there was 264 votes pOlled. Then
the News thinks there were 36 persons
who did not vote. This would make 800
voters. At five inhabitants to each voter,
that's the basis upon which ST. Louis is
larger than Chicago. Sault Ste. Marie
has 1,500 inhabitants. We are surprised
at editor Steeres recklessness. The
census man will be around in couple
of months, and what fall there will be-
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1880-03-20
Cross Village State Road Bids.

In accordance with the provisions of
the advertisement, last Monday after
noon Local Commissioner R. Robinson
opened the second lot of proposals for
the construction of the ChebOygan and
Cross Village state road. The hour set
was two o'clock, and at that time most
of the bidders, and few interested spec
tatOrs, were on hand. The opening was
delayed until nearly three, under the eX-
pectatiOn of another bid which, it was
understood, was coming in, but it did
not. The proposals were then opened
and were as follows:
W. B. Ellis, whole road. ........ ..S12, ,494 rs
Elias NJ. Peck, whole road. ......... L, ,220 90
c. P. Sweet, whole road. .......... $4,000 90
M. W. Horne, whole road. ......... IL, ,285 90
NJ. W. Horne, first five miles. ....... $500 90
Some time later James McAlister
brought in a bid for the last d miles at
$2,240O0, which was. accepted by Com
missioner Robinson, he being satisfied
that it was made out before the opening
of the other bids, and will be sent to the
Board of Control with the rest for the
final action. The lowest bid was c. P
Sweet, of Kalkaska, which will probably
be accepted by the Board, although $2,OGt
higher than the one thrown out at the
previous letting for some slight infOr'
lmality.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1880-03-20
The tug Bismarck is being overhauled

The tug Bismarck is being overhauled
and put in condition for the seasons
work. Capt. Riley and Chas. Adams,
engineer, are both busy at work on her.
She was not in as bad a condition as was
supposed. The leaking which occasion
ed SO much troubled last season was
occasioned by the lack of little oakum
in some of her seams. She is to have a
new boiler sometime early in the sea-
son,
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1880-03-20
One of the parties who have been look

One of the parties who have been look
ing over the lands of the D., NJ. & NJ. R..
R. Co., on the north shore, returned to
this village Tuesday night, the snow be-
ing so deep that that they could not pros
ecute the work. This party consisted of
Messrs. Earl, Turner and Page, of this
village. They report there has not been
was anticipated. They left Prentiss Bay
Monday morning and came home by way
of Point st. Ignace, and state that the
crossing from the Point to Mackinac
City was not overly safe. The other par
ty of land lockers, when last heard from,
was in the burnt land region. The snow
is much deeper on the north shore than
it is here, being 81 or feet deep.
Wednesday night of last week Is inches
of snow fell.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1880-03-20
Increased Revenue Receipts.

A special telegram to the Post and
Tribune states that the customs receipts
for the first fifteen days i'm March were
100000, or $3,5OOOO0 greater than the
corresponding days last year, while the
internal revenue receipts during the 10
DAYS named were over 100000 greater
than for the same time last year. The
entire receipts for Is days were $13,5OO,-
OC0, while the expenditures were only
81, 4,250,OOO, leaving surplus of over So
25OCC0 the first half of the month. This
is most extraordinary showing; and, if
the receipts keep up during the month,
the reduction of the public debt during
March will amount to $18,OO0,OOO or $19,-
COO,OO0. But it is scarcely probable, as
the deficiency bill which is now pending
in the house will take $1,250OO0 out OF
the treasury as soon as it is passed, and
on the first of April, $6,C0O,00O in inter
est on the per cent. loan will be due
The secretary will have at least $4,000,
OC0 to invest in 6 per cent. bonds this
month, however, and will continue tt
make purchases at the rate of $2,OO0,OO(
week or thereabOuts.