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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-22
Caucuses and Convention.

The Second and Third ward Demo-
cratic caucuses, for the purpose Of Sc
lecting delegates to attend the Demo-
cratic county convention, were held at
the engine houses in the wards named,
on Friday evening last, when the fol-
lowing delegates were chosen:
Second Ward-C. l.. Lynch, NJ.
O'Brien, w. III. Phelps, j. Berryhill,
Thos. Beryo, VIM. Gavigan, Fred.
Yott, Julius Potvin and Chas. Brown.
Third Ward-J. ID. Mcdonald, An
gus Mcdonald, Geo. Yenerke, j. Man
Mon, w. A. Henderson, j. Beck, p
Owens, j. s. Miller and NJ. Mcdonald.
The First ward caucus was held ut
the Office of w. A. Henderson, on Sat
urday evening, and the delegates chos-
ell were: G. w. Richardson, ]. X.
Lockwood, j. Gavigan, \. w. Ziem,
L. II. Hunt, T. O'Shea, G. Alpern, NJ
Klock, j. II. Plunkett, :. s. Lewen-
berg and j. O'Hara.
COUNTY CONVENTION.
The county convention, for the pur-
pose of selecting eight delegates to at
tend the Democratic judicial conven-
ton, met ut the Council Room, in this
city, at II o'clock on Monday, and was
called to order by Hon. j.. ID. Turnbull,
chairman of the Democratic county
committee, when Hon. j. X. Lockwood
was chosen rs chairman of the conven-
ton, and w. A. Henderson as secre-
tary.
The chairman then appointed as
committee on credentials, {. l.. Lynch,
NJ. Stafford, NJ. Mcdonald, l.. Van
Sipe and S. S. Lewenberg which COM
mittce reported as entitled to seats i'll
the convention as delegates, those men
toned above, together with l.. p.
Soper, Walter Gavigan, p. Egan, L.
Van Sipc and VIM. Smith, from the
township of Alpena, and M. Stafford
F. McGinty, j. Butler, j. Dove and j
Atkinson, from the township of Long
Rapids.
The townships of Green, Ossneke
and Wilson were not represented by
delegates.
After the report Of the committee on
credentials, the convention proceeded
to the election of delegates, by ballot
to attend the Democratic judicial con
vention, when it shall be called, with
the result of selecting delegates us fol
lows: j. X. Lockwood, j. ID. MELON
aid, G. J.. Lynch, G. Alpcrn, Thos
Beryo, j. Beck, Leon Mainville anc
w. III. Pushor.
The convention then adjourned.
The business Of these meetings seem
ed to be transacted in n manner thai
showed conclusively that the Democra
cy of Alpcna county were again be
coming united, and it is to be hoped
that such may be the case. 1t is true
that during the past few years there
has been some dscord in the ranks OF
the party in this county, but il is time
that the party should become united
and not only work for the best inter
ests of Democratic principles in the
coming election, but also for the best
interests of the people of this section
Of the country. Let every Democrat
do his duty, and We feel confident that
the day of triumph is not far in the flu
ture.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-22
Errors Of Youth.

4 GENTLEMAN who suffered for years from
"A NERVOUS Debility, premature decay, aud all
the effects of youthful indiscretion WILL for the sake
of suffering humanity, send free TO all who need IT,
the recipe and direction for making tho simple rcme-
dy by which no cured. Sufferers wishing 10 pro-
At by the advertisers experience can do by nd
dressing in perfect confidence,
5soyi JOHN II. OGDEN, a Cedar ST., New York.
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1t is about time for another big Eu-
ropean fight. The rebellion in Bosnia
and Herzegovina against Austrian rule,
and the Egyptian business may serve
TO fire the train.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-22

Protection robs the farmer and en-
riches the Eastern manufacturer, and
the laborer contributes about 40 per
cent. of his wages to the same par
ties.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-02-22

For Cholera, Cholera Morbus, DiarrhDa
Dysentery, Cramps and Pains in the Stem
ach, there Is nothing equals Bccbc's King
of Pain. Price only 25 cents. Sold by ali
druggists. 540y1.
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PIN PIES.

will mail free the recipe for simple Vegetable
Balm than will remove tan, frccklcs, pimplcs and
blotches, leaving the skin SOFT clear and beautiful
also instructions for producing luxuriant growth of
ing Sc. stamp, BEN. VANDELf & CO., ~ Barclay
81. New York
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DROBATE ORDER.

state of Michigan, county of Alpona,--ss
At session of the Probate Court for the county of
Alpeua, holden at the Probate Office, in the city of
Alpcna, ON Monday, the sixth day Of February, in
the year Cno thousand eight hundred and eghty-wo.
Prosent-Ilon q. = Lester Judge of Probate.
In the matter OF the estate of Miranda Emerson,
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition, duly verified, OF
William III. Pushor, praying for the appointment of
j. ID. Turnbull or other suitable person admins
traitor of said estate
Thereupon it il ordered, that Monday, tho sixth
day of March, 1882, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, be
assigned tor the hearing of said petition and that
the heirs at law of said deceased, and all other per-
interested in said estate are required TO appear
at session OF said Court, then 10 DE holden Mt the
Probate Office, in the city of Apena, and show
cause If any there be, why the prayer of the p0t-
toner should not bc granted; And It s further or
dcrcd that said petitioner give notice to the persons
interested in said estate of the tendency of said pc
ttion aud the hearing thereof by causing copy Of
this order 10 DC published in the Alpona Weekly Ar
Gus, a newspaper printed and circulated in said
county of Apen three successive weeks previous to
said day of hearing.
"A True Copy GEORGE $. LESTER,
jlSwl Judge of Probate.
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Council Proceedings.

Tho Common Council of the city OF Al
pena met in the Council Room on Monday
evening" February 30, 1882, and was called {,
order at eight o'clock by the Recorder.
PREsENT--A. K. Mcdonald, Recorder
and Aldermen Gollng, Gebhardt OBrion
and Sheahy.
On motion the reading of The journal o.
last session was dispensed with.
PETITIONS.
John 4. Bostwick, asking permission to
construct drain from the cellar under his
store OH Second street to and into tho sewer
in front of said store. Permission granted.
Robert Holborn and II others, asking that
Beebe Street be opened between Commercial
and Dock street
On motion the prayer of the petitioner
was granted and tho contract for the per-
Torrance of the work let to Valentine Steph-
enson for the sum of ten dollars.
COMMUNICATIONS
From Comptroller, recommending pa y
ment of sundry bills. Referred to Commit
lee on ways ana means.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
Street Commissioner, recommending pay
ment of the following bill;
WIN. Prescott, work on streets, tl is
Bill allowed rs recommended and war
rants ordered drawn for tho payment of the
same.
REPORTS or COMMITTEES.
From Wsys and Means, recommending
payment Of the following bills:
Claim Pay
cd. at.
Peter Owens, sundries so 90 $40 90
+. N. Barlow, insurance, 40 90 40 OO
Bills allowed as recommended and war;
rants ordered drawn for the payment Of the
same.
From special committee on electric light,
stating that the electric light company would
furnish the city with lamps at SO year
each--thc company to furnish every thing.
The committee recommends that the matter
be referred to special committee of three,
one from each ward, with the Mayor in adj
dtion thereto, and that the committee re-
port on the advisability of accepting the
proposition, and also on the number of lamps,
their location, etc.
Report accepted and committee discharged.
The question being on concurring in the
recommendations Of The committee, the same
were concurrcd in, and the following persons
appointed as special committee for the pur-
pose aforesaid: w. l.. Churchill, Mayor,
and Aldermen Golling, Gebhardt and Sheahy.
The special committee heretofore appoint
cd to confer with the Board of Supervisors
of Alpena county, to make arrangements with
a view Of Strengthening Lockwood street, re-
ported that the Board of Supervisors were
willing that sidewalk should he laid ut
Victoria Square as desired by the city, but
that they could not convey any title in fee.
Accepted and ordered placed on file.
On motion of Alderman Sheahy, the Coun-
ell adjourned, to meet ON Monday evening,
February 9th, at 1880 r. NJ.
4. Il. MCDONALD,
Secretary.
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DRoBArE ORDER.

state of Michigan, county of Alpona,-ss
At session of the Probate Court for the county OF
Alpena, holden az the Probate Office in the city OF
Alpopa, on Monday, the sixth day of February, in
the year one thousand eight hundred aud eighty-two
Present Hon. q. :. Lester, Judge OF Probate.
In the matter of the estate OF Clarence Anna M.
Hattie, Charles and Freddie Emerson, minors.
ON reading and fling the petition, duly verified OF
William III. Push0r, praying that himself or Other
suitable person be appointed Guardian or said min
Ors.
Thereupon it il ordered that Monday, the sixth
day OF March 1882 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, be
assigned for the hearing of SAM petition apd that the
heirs at law of said deceased, and all other persons
interested in said estate, are required TO appear ~
session OF said Court then 90 be holden at the Pro
bate Office in the city of Alpena, and show cause, II
any there be- why the prayer of the petitioner should
not be granted And IL is further ordered, that said
petitioner give notice to the persons interested in said
estate, of the pendoncy of said petition, and the
hearing thereof by causing copy of this order to be
published in the Alpona Weekly ARGUS, newspa'
per printed aud circulated in said county of Alpena
three successive weeks previous 20 said day of hear
ing
"A True Copy GEORGES. LESTER,
jiSwl Judge of Probate
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

From Wsys and Means, recommending
payment Of the following bills
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W. VAN VOORHEES,, Agt.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-04

European Markets.
By Telegraph.)
LONDON, Jan. 3-American securities = United
States bonds. As, 1904.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 3-12.3OP. Motion market
in moderate inquiry; Upands 6ssd; Orleans 5S4 q;
sales 10, 90 bales speculation ana export l,oooiu-
lures dull.
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NEW YORK.
A Pleasant Job.

PHEASANT JOD.
NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-Thirteen Treasury
officials to-day began counting at the sub-treas-
ury 800 tons of silver, amounting to about
$26, 900. 900, of which $16,000,000 are in silver
dollars and the rest in subsidiary coin, beside
S57, 100000 in gold and S., 100000 in United
States notes and silver certificates 1t is
thought their labor will last three weeks.
Sale of Pews in Plymouth Church.
The annual sale of pewsin Plymouth church,
Brooklyn, was held tonight. All pews worth
paying premiums for were Sold The total
rental is ,033. Chairs brought 1904 and
premiums $25, 492, making in all $30, 329.
Brooklyn Aldermen to be Arrested.
Justice Gilbert in the Supreme Court of
Kings county to-day granted an order of arrest
against the seventeen aldermen who on Satur-
day last placed themselves in contempt of
court by overriding veto of Mayor Howell of
their resolution granting certain rights to the
Brooklyn Elevated Railroad Company. The
offending aldermen will doubtless be arraigned
this afternoon.
No Organization Of the Legislature.
ALBANY, Jan. 3.--Neither branch of the
Legislature was organized by the Democrats
to-day. 1t is thought that an amicable settle
ment will be arranged this afternoon and that
when both branches meet tomorrow they will
be organized by the Democrats. Lieut. Gov.
Hoskins made brief address on opening the
Senate, and made a feeling allusion to the
death of President Garfield. An ant.-monop-
DIV resolution was adopted in the Senate. The
Senate adjourned till Wednesday.
LATER,
Since the adjournment of the Senate there
have been no signs of a break in the deadlock
in either house. Tammany representatives
and their friends still hold defiant attitude.
They regard the adoption of the anti-monopoly
resolution as victory and say the Senate is
now pledged to anti-monopoly legislation, as
it's committees are ordered to be appointed
with that object in veiw.
The Democratic Assembly caucus this eve
ming nominated officers for the remaining AS
sembly positions. TamMany representatives ex-
press as strong determination as ever to stand
out against the nominations, and there is no
indication of harmony as yet.
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WASHINGTON.
The Presidents Private Secretary Re-
signs.

The Presidents Private Secretary Re-
signs.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3,-The President has
accepted the resignation of J. Stanley Brown
as his privated secretary and the position will
probably be formally rendered to f.. ]. Phil
lips of New York. In the event OF Phillip
declination it is thought the position will go to
Mr.. Reed, who was stenographer to Gen. Ar
thur while he was Vice President.
The New Postmaster General.
Ex-senator Howe expects to take the oath of
Office as Postmaster General and enter upon
the discharge of his duties about Thursday
next.
Only routine business was considered at the
Cabinet meeting to-day. All the members
were present Mr.. James represented the
Post Office for the last time and Attorney
General Brewster represented the Department
of Justice for the first time.
The Contingent Fund investigation.
The Senate contingent fund investigating
committee reassembled to-day. The first wit
ness was J. W. Vail, special agent in the
Treasury department and formerly editor OF
the Washington World which favored Secre-
tary Sherman's candidacy for the Presidency
in 1880. Vail was examined relative to an al
legation that the type from which this paper
was printed had been furnished from the gov
eminent printing Office
w. p Brown, foreman of the Treasury de-
partment cabinet workshop, was examined
and presented memoranda to the committee
in which it is said he gave the date, time occu-
pied and character of the work done by him
upon Secretary Sherman's new house and sta
bic, and also showing that the work or some
of it had been charged to different bureaus in
the department.
Contested Election Cases.
Testimony in the following contested cleo
ton cases has been prepared and sent to the
printer by the clerk of the House committee
on elections: Gillette VS.. Herndon, Stroback
vs. Herbert, NELSON VS.. Oates, Smith vs.. Shell
ley, sBisbee vs. Finley, Anderson VS.. Reed,
Buchanan vs. Manning, Lynch VS.. Chalmers,
Lee VS.. Richardson, Mockey VS.. C'Connor and
Smals VS.. Tillman. The papers in the case of
Lowe VS.. Wheeler will be ready for the printer
tomorrow.
Notes.
Senator David Davis is ill with a severe sore
throat, the result of cold coutrac ted at the
Presidents New Years reception His ply
stefan has advised him to remain in doors for
several days.
A gentleman in this city said tonight that he
had it from EXCELLENT authority tnat Ex-Sena-
tor Sargent of California is to succeed Secre-
tary KirkWood
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philadelphia Press.l
plain Mr.. blaine of Maine.

James G. Blaine still continues to make the
lives some men miserable, including the editor
of one of the Washington issues of the ring
organ, morning, evening and weekly. Mr.
Blaine is not in office. He is not only private
citizen, but he has severed his connection with
the party organization in his own State and
has no share in party management. He is,
after over twenty years of public service, of
which six months only were in an office held
By appointment, and in which he has had as
his colleagues the Members of the Legislature
of Maine, of the National House, the Federal
Senate and the American Cabinet, plain Mr..
Blaine: and of his own choice he has for col
leagues the general body of his fellow citizens.
The place satisfies him. It satisfies us-for the
present 1t does not call for remark, nor for
defense, nor abuse IF, like jackson in 1874,
after holding the round of offices up to Presi-
dent, and being desired for the Presidency by
the great body of his party, he prefers pri-
waite station, and chooses to retire from public
life, the men who hate him and bounded
him while he was in office would be wise not
to go on yelling around his doorstep and peek
ing through his keyhole to see what he is up
to- AS they did around Jackson's, by the way.
Unfortunately, the shadow Mr.. Blaine cast
on the past-and on the future-keeps such
men at work all day inventing lies, and up all
night printing them. This does not hurt MI.
Blaine If anybody really wants to see Blaine
a candidate in the next Republican National
Convention, with a vote like census returns,
all majority, the easy way is to let this pea
shooting go on. 1t may be bad for harmony
and peace within the party, and all that sort of
thing; but it will not be bad for Mr.. Blaine.
Pea-shooting may be annoying, but in the long
run its only result is to make nuisance of the
pea-shooter. Meanwhile, Mr.. Blaine Can af-
ford to wait and watch. 1t is one of the priv
ileges of being in majority.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Second Meeting of Dartmouth Alumni
MANCHESTER, Jan. 3.-The resident alumni
of Dartmouth College held their second annual
meeting at the City Hotel this evening Hou.
Moody Currier, class of 1884, was elected presi-
dent vice Hon. Ira A. Eastman, deceased;
vice presidents, Hon. Daniel CLARK, United
States district judge, Hon. L. D. Stevens; sec
rotary, John Foster, ESQ.,; treasurer, waiter
Parker: executive committee, Samuel ID. Lord,
Joseph w. Fellows, Arthur u. Clark. a
splendid banquet was served by George X.
Hastings of the City Hotel, sixty seats being
served. Among those present were q. w (:
Stanley, Lewis w. Clark, Isaac w. Smith OF
the superior court, Daniel Clark OF the United
States district court, President Bartlett and
Professors Ruggles of Dartmouth faculty.
Messrs Spaulding, Stanley and DAVIS OF the
BIO I'd of trustees, ex-Govs. Smith, Weston and
Head. and Col. John III. George OF Boston.
Shortly after dinner speeches were made by
President. Bartlett. Rev. DR.. j. G. Davis, ex-
Gov. Smyth, Prof. Lord, Col. j. h. George,
ex- Gov. Head L. D. Stevens, VIM. Spring OF
Lebanon, s. D. Lord and others. There are
seventy-one resident membeis.
The Supreme Court.
The January term of the supreme court met
this morning Judge Lewis w. Clark presiding.
The grand jury will probably be engaged three
DAYS with the criminal cases, of which there
are nearly 200 mostly for Manchester for vio-
lations of the liquor laws. A large number OF
equity cases and divorce suits are being heard
by the court until the grand jury is ready to
report
Manchester's Municipal Affairs.
At the meeting of the city government to,
night the old police force were elected through
out excepting the city marshal.
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FIGHT FOR LIFE.
Desperate Attempt of Murderers to
Escape from Jail.

Desperate Attempt Of Murderers to
Escape from Jail.
GRAHAM, Texas, Jan. 3.-The three Nc
Donald boys, murderers OF a man named Mar
tin at Belknap, made desperate effort to
escape from jail yesterday, which resulted in
their death and the death of Deputy Sheriff
Besides, beside seriously wounding several
other people. About 10 o'clock in the morn
ing the Mcdonald boys were led from the
steel cage to the calaboose and with Jim Boone
and jack Baldwin, two other prisoners were
given their breakfast by two deputies. One
deputy was testing the cage while it was
empty and another deputy, Davis Melton,
stood in the doorway of a wooden cell opening
from the calaboose to the steel cage. He had
3 pistol in each hand keeping watch and pre-
sently put both revolvers in one hand to get
match from his pocket. when the McDonalds
sprang upon him suddenly and disarmed him. In
the struggle Melton was shot in the hand. His
cries brought Murfee, another deputy, from
the cage but on entering the calaboose he was
shot and instantly killed by the prisoner. The
prisoners then made hole through the floor
to room below and taking Melton began their
escape. A bloodhound watches the Jail but
by a detour they avoided him and took their
flight in southery direction. BY this time
the whole city was excited and citizens had
gathered all together and followed the fleeing
prisoners Later they placed their hostage,
Davis, behind them and threatened to shoot
him dead if they were fred on. Thus the
murderers proceeded some three hundred
yards where one citizen deliberately took aim
and firing mortally wounded one OF the fugi-
tives who fell. Deputy Melton seized the OPP
portunity and broke loose and ran. A general
fusilade was now exchanged between the citi-
zens and the ESCAPING prisoners. The latter
entrenched themselves in the weeds and
stumps and the battle ragged for some time.
When the shooting ceased the three Nc
Donads were dead. Melton was shot three
times an old man named Wood wounded in
the thigh and man named Jay had the bone
of his leg shattered. Baldwin and Boone
took no part in the shooting and were re-
captured. Graham was scene of terrible ex-
element during the bloody ARRAY.
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FOREIGN.
Affairs in Egypt.

AFFAIRS III GSypIs
LONDON, Jan. 3.-Ahabe Bey sends to the
Times a long statement of the aims of the Ma
tional party in Egypt. He says it is loyal to
the Sultan and Khedive but is determined to
oppose any attempt of either to despotc au-
thority; It hopes to gradually redeem the coun-
try from the hands Of its creditors and desires
that the army may be strengthened so as to
protect the Assembly in obtaining fair meas
ure of popular rights.
Italy's Internal Order.
The Rome Opinione says that King Hum
bert when receiving New Year congratulations
of Senators and members of the Chamber of
Deputies said with evident allusion to Bis
marck's reported designs on behalf of the
Vatican, that Italy was resolved to respect all
governments and had no reason to believe that
any one had been wanting in respect to her,
but it was well to make known that she was
firmly decided not to admit of the slightest dis
cussion of certain questions touching internal
order The King also dwelt upon the neces-
sity of the completion of the military organ
ization. The Kings words produced great
impression.
Dissatisfaction of the Landlords with the
Land Act.
The following are resolutions to be passed at
a meeting of the more moderate section of the
landlords in Dublin today, at which it is ex-
pected the Duke of Abercorn will preside to
criticise the Land Court decisions:
"This meeting sees with alarm that the
Land act is being administered in manner at
variance with the pledge that it would not di-
minish the value or disturb the foundation of
property, and contrary 10 the assurances on
the faith of which Parliament was advised not
to provide for compensations to landlords
That the antecedents of many of the assistant
Commissioners do not insure the impartial
judicial exercise of their functions
That the Commissioners have determined
rents after a cursory examination of lands, and
that they have been indiscriminately reducing
rents.
That if appeals from decisions Of Assistant
Commissioners result in the sancticning of
those decisions the Legislature should provide
compensation for those land owners whose
property will be thereby upjustly diminished.
That petition embodying the views of this
meeting be presented to the Queen
The Daily News states that it is estimated
that fourth of the Irish tenants who need pro-
lection have come under the operation Of the
Land Act, and that competent persons believe
the whole question will be settled in two
years.
Foreign Notes.
Patrick Hart, a returned Irish-American,
has been arrested at Carrigtohill under the
coercion act.
Mr. Morton, United States Minister to
France, held his first reception in Paris yester-
day.