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Judicial Conventions.

We coHdensc the report Of the Har-
risyiIIe Review Of the Judicial couycu-
tious held in that village Oh Wedne,-
day Of last week:
The Democratic convention was call
ed 10 order by a. r. Mcdonald chair
man Of the judiciary Committee, when
Robert White was chosen a. Chairman.
and 3. P. Cowley a. secretary. 4 con-
mit,ee on credentials was appointed,
which reported Henry Beebc, ". II.
Phelps and j. D. Sheahy Of Alpeaa.
b. +. Cowley Of Altoona, aud Robert
White, :. Vaughn and y. Y. Dlnuy oi
Iosco, entitled to seats in the couyeu-
ton. Also, minority report, which
reported the AlPena delegation to be
:. L. Carpenter, J. K. Lockwood, c.
w. Richardson and Thos. Collins Of
Alpena, and r. y. Marble as proxy
from Oscoda. The majority report was
accepted. B. ?. Crowley resigned as
secretary, and withdrew from the con-
vention, when j. d. Sheahy was
chosen as secretary. After some little
time an informal ballot was taken
which resulted in ) votes being cast for
j. B. Tuttle as candidate for Circuit
Judge, one vote being q blank. The
nomination was then declared unanim-
ous. The chair then appointed Ju-
dicial Committee as follows: w. II.
johnson, Alpena; S. Vaughn, Iosco f;
A. K. Patello, Oscoda, and /. K. Dorr,
Altoona, and the convention then adj
journed.
Immediately after the above adjourn
ment, the straight Democrats from Al
pena and the delegations from Altoona
and Oscoda met in convention, when
A. K. Mcdonald was chosen as chair
man, and after some remarks by Hon.
S. l.. Carpenter and others, the con-
vention endorsed the nomination of
Hon. Il. u. Roberts, of Harrisville, as
candidate for the office of Circuit
Judge. On invitation, the Republican
convention, then in session in another
room in Court House, joined with the
straight Democrats in a joint conven-
ton.
The Republican convention was in
session during the same time as the
ones above spoken of, and nominated
Hon. Il. u. Roberts. Mr.. Roberts was
brought before the joint convention,
and after few remarks the meeting
adjourned.
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The restoration 10 health Of our
child We considered very uncertain.
When two weeks old she caugh:
cold; until Is months old she was not
able TO breath through her nostrils,
became emaciated, was a puny child.
Upon using Ely's Cream Balm her
difficulty is removed; she breaths
freely and naturally. The neighbors
consider it a wonderful restoration.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Smith, Owego. y.
Y. nj
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Resolutions Of Respect, Adopted by Al.
pena Lodge No. 40, /. o. o. F., on
the Death Of William Nugent.

WHEREAS. II has pleased the Almighty
Ruler Of the Universe in His wisdom, TO re-
move from our midst, our well beloved
brother, William Nugent, and
WHEREAS, Although gone from among
US, be is not forgotten, and those with
whom he associated will ever remember his
kind and welcome manner, and will think
Of him and cherish his memory when Others
have forgotten aim. Therefore,
Res0lred, Tia: in the death OF our below
ed brother, Vim. Nugent, this fraternity,
and the public have lost a good and up
right citizen, one who regulated his life by
the principles Of Friendship, Love and Truth.
and was ever found doing something &C.
cording TO his ability, for The good of his
fellow men; that his wife has lost a tender
and loving husband, and his children kind
and affectionate father.
Reeolced, That this Lodge tender to the
afflicted family of our deceased brother, its
sincere sympathy in this dispensation OF
Providence, and assure them that we share
in this their great loss and affection.
ResOlCed, That the Secretary be instruct
ed to furnish a copy Of these resolutions,
under seal Of this Lodge, 10 the family of
the deceased, and to the city papers for pub.
lication.
j. {. FocKLER,
A. HARsHAw,
A. c. TEFFT,
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GOdcy's Lady's Book for April

Is on our table. The steel plate is a beau
tiful picture from SCOTS Monastery, and
one Of the very best Of the popular series
which have enriched this magazine for sew
eral years In the literary department are
given complete novel, Of intense interest
entitled "Sacrihce," and number OF short
stories poems and sketches In the fashion
department are elegantly colored full length
figures, numerous illustrations OF dress for
women and children, and the work depart
ment is repete with useful instructions,
supplemented with engravings upon various
matters of interest 10 housekeepers The
array OF recipes and the fun for children arc
still kept up with old-time care. 1t seems
to us that the money spent for years sub
scriptlon to the Ladys Book is one OF those
safe investments that can never bring re-,
grets. Any OF our readers who do not take
the Lady's Book can be supplied promptly
by leaving their orders at this Office. We
will furnish our own paper and the Lady's
Book for the low price of S275 per annum.
The publishers agree to start Q subscrip-
ton with any month you may select.
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independent.

The following petition, addressed to
Hon. j. B. futile, signed by "a citi-
zens of Iosco county, and dated March
9TH, has been published:
1--WE, the undersigned citizens of
Iosco county, being fully satisfied with
your official record, and having con-
tidence in your integrity and ability,
hereby request you to become an in
candidate for the office of
Circuit Judge Of the 23d judicial cir.
cult, believing that the best interests of
the people will thereby be subserved /;
and, should you consent to do 60, we
pledge you our earnest support with
out regard TO political affiliations"
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Bills allowed as recommended and war
rants ordered drawn for the payment OF
the same, on motion OF Alderman Goling.
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS.
By Alderman Golling that the Recorder
notify all city officers TO report to this
Council at is next meeting Motion car
ried.
On motion OF Alderman Campbell, the
Council adjourned TO meet on Monday
March IS, at pm
On motion OF Alderman Gehhardt the
Council adjourned
GEO. A. BCTTERFIELD,
Mayor.
A. r MCDONALD,
Recorder
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emancipation Of 100000 serfs. II
1866 an attempt was made on his lif,
by an insane person, ard from that
time his public policy was reversed, be
ing tyranical, harsh and arbitrary IN
the extreme. The police we're given
enormous power, which wa used mer.
cilessly, and every possible effort wa-
made TO crush out freedom Of opinion
and the natural rights Of man. 1. /.
said that at least 100000 persons, male
and female, have been either executed,
imprisoned to rot in horrible dungeons.
or transferred 70 the fearful mines If
Siberia, where 50 many are cutombod
for life, and merely for giving utter
ance to their ideas Of the government
Of the country they had helped &, sup
port.
The Nihilists. despairing Of any re-
forms being made during The lifetime
Of the emperor, resolved oa his death.
and this, after repeated attempts, was
accomplished. The desire Of the Nj
hilists is q constitution, freedom Of
speech and freedom Of the press.
The second attempt on his life was
at Paris, France, on June 9Th, 1867.
He was riding in a carriage with En-
peror Napoleon, and was shot at by a
Pole, but was not injured.
The third attempt was December 1st,
1873. The Nihilists blew up a rail
road train in which the emperor wa
supposed to be, q mine having been
placed under the track. Unknown %
the conspirators, the emperor had
changed the position Of the trains, hav-
ing his baggage train come behind in
stead Of ahead as was published.
The fourth attempt was April l4,h,
1879 He was fired at while taking
his usual morning walk, but was not
injured.
The fifth attempt was February 18th.
1880. His dining room was blown up.
and but for an unexpected delay,
which made the emperor later than
usual, he, and those who dined with
hin, would have been blown up. Tn
Der the dining room was the guard
room, and the mine was under the
guard room. Of the guards who were
n the guard room, eight were killed |
and forty-fve wounded.
The late emperor Alexander II ha.
been succeeded BY his son who is known /
a. Alexander III. This wife Is Dag
mar, daughter Of the King Of Denmark. .
and sister 70 the Princes Of Wales. and I.
he King Of Greece. He his thirty
i've years Of age.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN. q,
OFFICE OF rsE sHIRIFF or ALPESA CoUETr,
Alpeua, March 2 ISL J
To the Hle-,or, Of Alpsna County:
You are hereby notified that 81 the Election 20 he
held on The first Monday Of April, a u. 1881 IN tho
state Of Michigan, the following amendment 10 the
Constitution IL 70 te submitted the people for their
adoption or rejection: An amendment L. Section II
Of Article o relative 20 Clerks Of the Circuit and SUI
Prene Court provided FOR BY Joint Resolution OF tae
Legislature Of 1881
The section as arnsndsd reads - fellows:
SECTION y. The Clerk % each county Organized
Tor judicial purposes shall Ia the Clerk OF the CIRCUIT
Sourt Of such county The supreme Court shall
have power 20 spPcn; a Clerk for such supreme
Court.
DOUGLASS SCOTT
~. Sheriff Of Alpena County
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Election Notice.
STATE or MICHIGAN.
OTTIcL or SECRETARY or STATE.

STATE or MICHIGAN, /
OTTIcL OF SEcELEAEV or STATE !
LASsIS6, MARCH -, 1851. J
To the sheriff Of tie County Of Alpens.
SIR:-lou are hsreby notified tina, 40 the Election
% Dc held on the nrst Monday OF April 4. D. ISL IA
me state OF Michigan, the following udment "a
ne Constitution 10 70 be submitted the people f0l
ther adoption or rejection: An amendment 70 Sec
ion - OF Article relative 70 Clerks OF the Circuit
ant sgprems Court, provided for by Joint Resolution
OF the Legislature Of ISL.
The section as amended reads as follows
sEcTioS II. The Clerk OF each county organic
Tor Jutcia purposes sh, De the Clerk Of the Circu.
Court OF such county. The supreme Court shall
nave power 20 appoint Clerk tor such supreme
Oourt
Ia testimony whereof, have hereunto SET ny hand
aud athKed the Great Seal Of the state OF Nchigan
al Lansing, the day and year first above written
DANIEL F. BRIGGS,
IL Dep. Secretary Of state
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FRASER HOUSE,
a vASLECsEy.
BAY CHI, Marc 18th, 1851.
6. A. VAN DECSEN,

By the aid Of 4 repudiator the Re
publicans have succeeded in capturing
the |. :. Senate. On q party division
the Republicans and their repudiator
ally cast as many votes as can the
Democrats and their independent ally.
This gives Vice-President Arthur the
casting vote.
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Assassination Of the Emperor Of Rus.
STA.

On the 18th, as the Emperor Of Rus
STA was passing through one of the
streets of St. Petersburg, a glass bomb
filed with nitro-glycerine was thrown
under his carriage by person stand
ing at the side Of the street. The ex-
plosion Of the terrible missile tore of
the back end Of the carriage. The
emperor, uninjured, then got out, but
just as he stepped on the street, another
bystander threw a second bomb which
exploded near the emperor, tearing his
legs to pieces and killing or wounding
about twenty persons. The emperor
was Immediately removed to his palace
but soon after died. This is the sixth
attempt on the life Of the emperor since
bis accession TO the throne of Russia.
The assassination was done by the Or
der of the Nihilist revolutionary So
ciety.
The late emperor was born in 1918
and assembled the throne Of Russia in
1856. At first bis rule was liberal and
progressive. one Of his acts being the
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The bin amending the charter of the
city Of Alpena 30 that the city charter
election could take place on the first
Monday Of March instead Of the first
Monday Of April, as well Is providing
for five wards and other changes, has
been laid on the table by the State
--rntn-
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OFFICE OF THE SHERIrr or ALrrs. 10
ALDEN. Mrrrr r. % ,rrr

OySIcS OF THE SHERIFF or ALPEgA Co,
ALPEsA, Mich, FED. "a 1881
TO the Electors Of Alpena County;
iou are hereby notified that at tho election 20 bo
held on the first Monday of April. lssi in Tho s,oto
viz: ~ W W eieoteu,
~, A Justice OF the supreme Court in place Of Isaac
81, 1881. ~P"' De'ei'iOer
Also two Regents Of the University in place Of Ed.
office will expire December 81, 1881 '''' "
Also Circuit Judge for the Twenty-third Judicial
circuit TO which your county is attached in nace az
December 81, 1881. "'' eAP're
Inc following amendment TO the Constitution n.
also TO be submitted 20 the people for their adonton
or rejection: ''''' "uoP'ioh
An amendment to Section r. of Article ~. relative
70 penal fines, provided for by Joint Resolution NJ
80, OF tie Legislature Of 1879 N'o'
,oo DOUGLASS SCOTT.
Wv Sheriff Of Alpena County.
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Election Notice.
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
OTEicr OF TIE SECRETARY OF STATE.

O'Hicr OF TIE SECRETARY OF STATE,
Lansing, Feb. 18th, ISL.
TO the Sheriff Of the county Of Alpena:
HT:-IOu are hereby notified that nj tho election
20 DC held on the first Monday Ia April ISL in the
1ta,e Of Michigan, the following officers are 10 DO
elected, viz: - "
Justice Of tn. supreme Court in place of Isaac
81, 1851. ''i
Also Two REGENTS Of the University IN the place of
1910 ss =, aIker and Andrew Clinic, whose terms
Also, Circuit Judge for the Twenty-thrd judicial
ucult 70 hlch your county is attached in place OF
December 81 1891. P''
The following amendment TO the Constitution !.
or rejection: F'''"
An Amendment 70 Section II Of Article 10, relative
20 pthaI hnes provided for By Joint Resolution No
-, OF the Legislature of 1879
IN testimony whereof, / have hereunto set my
mana and affixed the Great Seal Of the State of Mich
issn, 1t Lansing, the day and year above written
DANIEL Y. BRIGGS
Deputy Secretary of State
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$. II. PANGBORN,
WIN. II. SANBORN,
JOHN Il. HAYES,
Yours Respectfully

r.
Committee.
On motion Of Supervisor Ferguson the report was
accepted and warrants ordered drawn for the several
amounts.
On motion Of Supervisor Ferguson, the bill Of =. s
Goodrich was laid over for full Board
The Committee on Court House reported as follows:
10 @e Honorable he Board Of Suppvisors Of <lpena
County, Hitch.
1EETLEMEN = Your Building Committee would
most respectfully report that In acoorianee with the
resolution OF your honorable body adopted the 9th
uhy Oh January, 1881 they advertised for plans and
sPecnoauons Tor court house; that there has been
peseted 70 your committee three plans without any
sPeelcatlons, and ono plan with specification all Of
"H,ch are hereby submitted 20 your honorable body.
houI committee would further report that they
have carefully compared the various nians submittcd
tnat tney caused careful estimate Of the detailed
eose oI each plan 70 DO made, with the recommends
"on mat the bill Tor the same be allowed
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To the above Judge futile replies as

To the above Judge futile replies as
follovs'
ALrESA, March &c, Issi
At the request Of the foregoing
petitioners and many others from
other localities, hereby present my
self a. an independent candidate for
reelection 20 the Office of Circuit
Judge.
j. b. FUTILE.
This place. Judge Tuttle in the field
"a. an independent candidate for the
otiicc Of Circuit Judge for this district.
and leave- him bound by no political
party ties He stands on his own
merits, without regard TO any party
nomination or party prejudices.
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You have tried Carriers Little Liver Pills
and were pleased with them. They stimu.
ulate the liver, regulate the bowels and i'm.
prove the complexion.
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To the Electors % the Third ward city % A.pena.
Notice u hereby given that the Board Of hegistI@-
ton for the Third ard, Of the city o. Arena viii
o n session az Engine House No . IN sail ard BE-
tween the hours OF o'clock a. u and o'clock g. N.
on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March Jist April
Isl and ID lssi, for the purpose OF correcting and
completing the list % qualified voters IN SAID ward.
THOMAS COLLINS.
ID. ". CAMPBELL.
A. p. MCDONALD,
Recorder.
Alpena March g, ISL
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Board Of Supervisors.
A. r MCDONALD,
Rncnrdnr
OFFICE OF COUNTY CLEEK,
ALPEsA, ALPrSA Co., Mich,

ALPEEA ALPEFA Co., MICH, \
March Is, A ID. 1881.
Pursuant TO adjournment the Board Of Supervisors
If Alpena county met at the Office Of tho County
Clerk on Tuesday, March is, 1884, at 10 o'clock a. IN
and was called to order By the Clerk
On motion Jas. A. Case was appointed chairman
pro TEN.
Roll cailed.-Preseni Supervisors Ferguson, Green,
Hayes, Pangborn, sanborn, and the Chairman pro
TEN.
Committee on Claims and Accounts.
Committee on Claims and Accounts reported os fol-
lows
10 The honorable he Board Of Supervisor, ~ Aipena
County, Mich.
GENTLEMEN Your Committee on Claims and Ac-
counts, to whom referred the following bills,
have carefully examined the same and beg leave 10
report as follows.
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J. b. FUTILE.
From Bay City.

and which was unsolicited, was re-
csived a day or TWO since, and speaks
for itself:
FRASER HOUSE,
7. A. yANIECsEs.
BAY CITT MarlA 18th, 1851.
JsiCs T4gs.
DEAR SIE-YCu have some friends In
A.rena who are investigating your last
stay al my house, and nv clerks have been
asked % give testimony that you were
drunk while here. Now, my dear fellow,
u any letter from me will set you az rights
before the public, shall grant II with a
good cheer / have no hesitation in saying
the report is false. l saw and had a long
talk with YOU Sunday evening and am sat.
ished you he'd not drank anything l also
saw YOU Monday morning while paying
your bin. I! you had drank anything In.
toXicatiug surely did not discern It, and
think can tell drunken man without
much difficulty.
Kindly yours,
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that others might be cured, and do
not regret the time given to answer
ing enquiries.-Hon. William Taylor,
Boston. IN
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Comptroller, recommending payment o,
ne following bills:
Frank Bone. . day, work IL. March, eco
Fred sierra ~
John Latorze' IS
Bills allowed y recommended and war
rants ordered drawn for the payment Of the
.ue. on motion o. Alderman Gebhardt.
From =. Gibbons, Ci:y Marshal, stating
,Ha' BE- had appointed Archibald d. Nc
Donald as night police for Third ward.
appointment cOncurred in by unanimous
vote
Alderman Campbell appeared and took
us seat.
urpppTs or cr,rurT-rrra
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When publicly testified that had
been cured of terrible skin humor
by the Cnticura Remedies, l did 80
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Council Proceedings.

The Common Council o. the city OF A..
r~na met IN the Council Room, on Monday
evening March DIST ISL, and was called
% order ~ : O'Clock By the Mayor
PRS EST.-Gso. a Butterneld. Mayor
Alexander r. Mcdonald Recorder. and
Aldermen Collins, Go,liug, Gerhard: and
o Br.eu.
Journal % session held Marin 9Th, 1881
rad and approved
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IN motion q Supervisor Green The Board adjourn
ed ua;i Saturday Mare e. 1851 al 10 O'Clock a. n
JAS a. CASE.
MICHAEL O'BGIES, Chairman pro ten.
Clerk
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Supervisor Grssn.
BY supervisor Paag5oEa, snl supported.
Rsio'rsG, That ths Board aecep. ard adopt tas
plans snt spsca-atio-s f1r oourt house designed and
prepared l.! -la1. y. l-rncl, architect subject %
the changes % b mad u tie specifications - recon-
nen1ed By tae repor- OF the building committee Of
tbs Board ant also sub.ec. 20 any minor changes
EHtA tais Be Ard may dem eEpedient % make said
plans and sfecLc1tl0ls % e accepted and adopted
oy ths Board Epor tls following conditions, the
same 20 b asseltet All -a-rlel % ~ said Cornell
to-Et Iais Board % aIve tie night % said plans
ana sIecl-t1as Tor ne purpose Of advertising tor
bids a1d prCpc-s for :1e building and construction
o. SAD COURT house In rl-1glalce with SAID plans and
sIcl1-atd1s i this Board shall a.cept q any bid
or propose. vach may b presented 20 build and con-
srct sid oogrt hOuss 10 lcoor6ance With said plans
and spct cations aud enter into contract Hereunder,
,hea said plans and Specifications 20 become the prop
cry q tbs Board snt they Pay sud C0ras therefor
inc sun o. Two Pc. c1t. uron The contract price Of
SAD ouildi1s But u 70 bids or proposals TO con-
strc- end bl1 said court house N accJ!1auce with
s4it plans an specf --.11s which faay Be received
y this b0ar-, shall p by this Board accented and
contract made thereur-sT, then the said plans and
sptilcatio1s 20 b. retained 20 said Cornell, and lie
shall have no -.aIn upon or against this Board for
payment ot tie same n for any use this Board nav
insEe o. - same Tor the plrpcsl o. atvcrtsin; for
R,rslr.a. IL: tbs Clerk q this Board BE- and !.
hereby auth -zed AZ In-Tu-;et % advertise IN the
Detroit Daily Eree Press and the Aipena Reporter
Tor e4e1 pEoPo:als frr persons willing % contract
Tor the erection and obstruction and completion of
o9Irf Aol o. tAis county n strlc. conformity with
fass-1 % ass TEL
tsc-, adopted -y this B7s-i said proposals % en-
1ra'e the Furnishings, al materials, and DO All work
y sv-ry de- -1-.on required 20 complete the same
Proposals % d Eeceiva. up % The frs. day Of April
l-i % b. a--rrsset 90 the Chairman q The Board
% -ulervscIs e Alfena county, aud 20 be accom-
panied hy god an Sufficient bond IN tie SUN OF
three thoussn- dollars, conitio1ed that the party
making ths proposal, % the same D. accepted by this
b51F1 VIII enter tn-J contract % con truc- aid
court h01sa E a.c0rt incc with SAID plans and speci-
tca,loCs and The amount ~ said bids or prJposss
This Board, rsscrvlls lie Tgh; % reject any and al
proposals presented.
The foregoing resolution adopted b the Super
visors al voting aye
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COMMUNICATIONS
REPoRTs OF OFFICERS.

Comptroller, recommending the payInen.
~ ,lutry bills. Referred 20 the Committee
On Ways and Means.