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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-07-18
New Ordinance.
oRpIsAScE NO. 10, NEW SERIES.

ORDINANCE NO. IL, NEW SERIES.
An ordinance relative 10 the navigation OF Thun-
der Bay River and other navigable waters within
the City OF Alpena, and regulating the action Of
steam tugs and other steam vessels navigating such
waters, in the use OF fuel for generating steam for
such purposes.
WHEREAS, IL is deemed necessary dnd proper by
the Common Council of the City of Alpena, for the
purpose of preserving and regulating the naviga-
ton of Thunder Bay River and other Manageable
waters within the limits of the City of Alpcna and
of preserving the property of the inhabitants of
said city, and of securing the said City of Alpena
and the inhabitants thereof against injuries by fire
Therefore,
SEC 1. It is hereby ordained by the Common
and other steam vessels engaged in the navigation
of Thunder Bay River and other Manageable waters
within the City OF Alpena, shall be, and hereby
required 10 use and burn coal in generating steam
for the purposes of such navigation and all such
steam tugs and other steam vessels are prohibited
from using on burning slabs or other wood material
for the purpose of creating generating steam for
the purposes Of navigation upon said waters.
SIC. 2. Any violation of, or failure 10 comply
with the provisions of this ordinance, shall be pun
ishcd by fine of not less than fifty dollars and not
10 exceed hundred dollars and costs of suit and
by imprisonment in the common jail of the county
OF Alpena for period of time not less than thirty
days and not exceeding three months, or by either
in the discretion of the court; and IL only fine
and costs shall be imposed the court may and shall
make and impose further sentence that the often
der be imprisoned in the common jail of the county
of Alpena until such fine and costs shall be paid,
for period Of time not exceeding three months.
r. NJ. D0NNELLY,
Mayor.
Recorder.
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Council Proceedings.
JOHN S. MCVIcAR,
Secretary

The Common Council of the city of
Alpena met in the Council Room on
Monday evening, July 10th, 1883, and
was called to order at 8 o'clock by the May
or.
PREsENT.-Robert NJ. Donnelly, Mayor
John S. McVicar, Recorder, and Aldermen
Field, Wheeler Beck and Owens.
Journal of session held July 9th, 1888,
read and approved.
PETITIONS
From David Bruneau and II others, for
a sidewalk on the northeast side of Fletch-
err street from Pine to Beech street.
On motion of Alderman Beck the prayer
Of the petitioners was granted and the
Street Commissioner instructed TO notify
property owners along said line to lay their
sidewalks, by vote as follows: Ayes
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-07-18
j. S. McVICAR,
Recorder.

When the organs of secretion become
inactive by reason of n cold or ether
cause, the innammatory material should
be removed and healthy action restored
Ayers Pills accomplish this quickly, safe
ly and surely. Much serious sickness and
suffering might be prevented by promptly
correcting such arrangements which often
develop into settled disease.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-07-18
Board OF Education.

The Board Of Education of the city Of Al
pena met in the Secretarys Office on
Wednesday evening, July 18th, 1883, and
was called to order at $50 o'clock by the
President.
PREsENT-Robert M. Donnelly, Presi-
dent; Us. McYicar, Secretary, and Trustees
Seagc, Potter, Wall, and Campbell
Journal of session held June 10th, Both,
and July 9th, 1888, read and severally APP
proved.
Trustee Gjorud appeared and took his
seat.
The following bills were presented:
Chas. N. Cornell, plans and specifications of
Third ward building $50 SO
Alpena Weekly Argus, printing, etc % 40
Alpena Planning Co., one turned post.......... 90
Michigan Labor Journal, publishing notice" So
On motion of Trustee Campbell, the bills
were allowed and warrants ordered drawn
therefor by vote as follows: Ayes-Seage,
Potter, Wall, Campbell and Gjorud. Nays
None.
From the Superintendent, statistical
report, for the month ending June 22nd,
1888. Accepted and ordered placed on
file.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES.
From the Executive Committee, a report
showing the repairs necessary in each
school building and recommending that the
janitor of the Central building superintend
all repairs recommended, and see that they
are made in due time.
On motion of Mr.. Wall the report of
the committee was accepted and their re-
concentrations concurred in by unanimous
vote.
Moved BY Mr.. Seage, that the resolution
Of July 9th, whereby the tender Of John
Berryhill for the carpenter work Of Third
ward school building was accepted, be re-
considered. Carried by unanimous vote.
BY Mr.. Seage, that the Secretary again
advertise for sealed proposals for the car
penter work of the Third ward school
building. All tenders TO be presented on
or before July 18th, 1885, at o'clock p NJ.
Carried by vote as follows: Ayes-Seage,
Potter, Wall, Campbell and Gjorud. Nays
None.
On motion the Board adjourned to meet
on Wednesday evening, July 18th, 1883, at
7:30 o'clock.
ROBERT. NJ. DONNELLY,
President.
JOHN S. McVIcAR,
Secretary.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-07-18

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Field, Wheeler, Beck and Owens. Nays
None.
Sundry other petitions were presented
and referred 70 the Committee ON Streets
and Sewers.
REroRrs or OFFICERS.
From the tompiroIleb recommending
payment OF snndry bills. Referred to
Committee on Ways and Means.
The bill Of VIM. Mirre, City Surveyor
for 1892 was presented, and ON motion OF
Alderman Wheeler, allowed and warrant
ordered drawn for the payment of thereof
by vote as follows; Ayes-Field, Wheeler,
Beck and Owens. Nays-None.
REPORTS or COMMITTEES
Ways and Means, recommending pay
ment of the following bills:
W d Hitchcock, freight on tio.............siaO Of
Alpena Planning Co, plugs for sewers, ........ %
Thomas Furguson, special police........."..,. 90
WIN Iodd, W
VIM Hunt, burying fish oftalD.........-...... . 90
Moved by Alderman Owens that the re-
port be accepted and warrants ordered
drawn for the several amounts. Carried by
vote as follows Ayes-Field, Wheeler,
Beck and Owens. Nays-None.
TO tie Hon. Tie Common Council city Of
Alpena.
Your committee to whom was referred
the Recorders report for quarter ending
June Both, 1888, have examined the same
and found IL correct, and that he has col
lected and paid over TO the City Treasurer
the sum of $23800.
Respectfully,
f. M. WHEELER,
Chairman Com. OH Ways and Means.
On motion Of Alderman Field the re-
port was accepted and ordered placed on
file.
From special committee on vacating the
alley in block No. ., Potiers addition, ask
ing for further time. Granted. =.
By Alderman Wheeler,
Resolved, That the Street Commissioner
be instructed to have the sewers on Second
street and Washington avenue cleaned at
once, and that he clean them once a month
until the LIST Of October next. Carried by
vote as follows: Ayes-Field, Wheeler, !
Beck and Owens. Nays-None.
The bond of Sylvester Westrope, City
Treasurer, with Patrick C,lligan and
Thomas Collins as sureties. in the sum Of
100000, was approved by vote as follows
Ayes-Field, Wheeler, Beck and Owens.
BY Alderman Owens, that the Recorder
DC instructed to notify the Board of Health
o file complaints with the Police Justice
against all parties depositing ohal, ETC.,
my where within the city limits. Carried
BY Alderman Field, that committee of
hree be appointed to confer with the City
Attorney in reference to licensing Brands
heatre. Carried.
The Mayor appointed as such committee
Aldermen Field, Owens and Beck.
BY Alderman Owens, that the Street
be instructed to repair
'econd street bridge at once. Carried by
he following vote: Ayes-Field, Wheeler,
Seek and Owens. Nays-None.
BY Alderman Field, that the City Mar
hal be authorized to procure one good man
nd appoint him as special policeman, SUBJ
ect the to approval of the Council. Carried
y vote as follows: Ayes-Field, Wheeler,
seek and Owens Nays-None.
On motion the Council adjourned.
II. NJ. DONNELLY,
MnYor.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1883-12-27

enormous size among the old women's
possessions. These were strapped on
his feet by leather thongs, and a bit OF
old sheepskin was tied around the pOny's
body. Thus accoutered and mounted,
shivering in his drawers under his single
blanket. the captain and fag-bearer
turned his face homeward. At the first
friends house he reached he stopped
and begged for food. Some dried meat
was given to him, and a stool on the
porch offered to him. 1t was the house
of dear friend, and the friends sister
was his sweetheart. As he sat there
eating his meat the women eyed him
curiously. One said to the other, How
much he looks like Antonio =
''AtIast the sweetheart, coming nearer,
asked him if he were amy relation of
Don AntOnio?'
4" No he said.
''Just at that moment his friend rode
up, gave one glance at the pitiful beggar
sitting OF his porch, shouted his name,
dashed toward him, and seized him in
his arms. Then was great laughing
and half weeping, for it had been ru-
mored that he had been taken prisoner
by the Americans.
''From this friend he received a well
come gift of a pair of trowsers, many
inches too short for his legs. At the
next house his friend was as much too
tall, and his second pair of gift trowsers
had to be rolled up in thick folds around
his ankles.
"FinalIy, he reached Los Angeles in
safety. Hating in a grove outside the
town, he waited till twilight before en-
tering. Having disguised himself in the
rags which he had worn from the Indian
village, he rode boldly up to the porch
of his fathers house, and in an impudent
tone called for brandy. The terrified
women began to scream; but his young.
est sister, fixing one piercing glance on
his face, laughed out gladly, and cried:
" You can't fool me, you are Anto-
MO. '"-The Century for December.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1883-12-27

eight minutes Milan Cathedral,
355; the Shoemadoo pagoda at Pegu,
361; st. Paul's, 365; Hotel de Vile,
Brussels, $40; Lubbock Cathedral, 395.
Here we are, Antwerp Cathedral, 4O2;
Washington monument at present, 40. y
cob! oh ~ exclaimed the young
ladies, springing off the car and getting
at once in the way of the workmen.
The views were, indeed, novel and
grand. The peculiarly of the outlook
as compared with others from similar
height at once became apparent, and i'm
pressed every visitor. This is the entire
absence of anything to break the preci-
pice that falls in one sheer plunge to the
ground. It is a test of the nerves to
look down over the edge, and we were
all thankful for the wide net rugged
around the sides.
All were admiring the scene when the
admiring exclamations were broken in
upon by the calm voice of the Professor:
"There are still higher towers he
said, ''such as the chimney of the
chemical works at Glasgow and the
great pyramid, each $50 feet; st. Peters,
455; and the Cologne Cathedral, 511." ]"
'Indeed !'' exclaimed the young
ladies, but their attention was now dis
tracted by the beauties of nature and
the statistics fell on deaf ears. They
therefore turned their backs on the
mathematician and let the frivolous
young men point out the various objects
of interest while he retired from the
edge and interrupted the busy superin-
tendent to ascertain the distance of the
horizon and the pressure of the monu-
ment per square foot on the base.
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To Cook a Turkey.

The first thing to do is to draw the
turkey. The pleasantest way to draw
turkey is at a rattle. 1t must then be
denuded of its outward covering and
stuffed with nicely-seasoned bread
crumbs. The amount of stufing needed
depends entirely upon the size of the
family. If the turkey is very small and
the family very large, be exceedingly
liberal with the bread crumbs, or there
may not be enough to go around. Next
get some strong twine and tie up the
legs and wings of the animal in very
much the same way as committees OF IN
vestigation tie up spiritual mediums.
Put it in the pan with little water-not
enough to float the turkey, but only
enough to nicely battle it. Have hot
oven. This is absolutely essential, even
! if YOU have to borrow another bucket OF
coal from the newcomers next door.
Put the turkey in and every now and
then have it we'll basted. Do not send
your husband to do this. That expert
ment was tried once, and the turkey
came to the table looking like board
ing-house quilt. Where the dumb fcl-
low GOT the needle and thread is not
known. The time turkey should re-
main in an oven depends upon its age
1888 fowl are soon cooked; those Of
ITS take longer.
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Peter COOper's Sympathy.

Mrs. Susan N. Carter, the head of the
Woman's Art School of the Cooper In
stitute, contributes an anecdOtal paper
to the December Century, in which she
says of Mr.. COoper's aims: "'All want,
he said, SIS, that these poor women shall
earn decent and respectable livings, and
especially that they shall be kept from
marrying bad husbands
"This subject of unhappy marriages
seemed to be very prominent one in
Mr.. Cooper's mind. That women were
often imposed upon, were ilI-used and
broken down, he had lively conviction;
and all his chivalry and sense of fatherly
protection were enlisted to save them,
so far as he could, from these ordinary
misfortunes. While the world is now
occupied with the question of what
women can be taught, their higher ed
ucation,' and many kindred subjects,
Mr. Cooper's acute genius discovered, as
by intuition, many years ago, the rela-
ton of women of the middle class to So
saw that many of them could not marry,
and he realized what must be the forlorn
position of n number of elderly daugh-
ters of poor man. He had noted the
dangerous likelihood of giddy, ignorant
young girls marrying anybody for a
home, even if the men they married
were dissipated or inefficient; and he had
the tenderest pity for poor widows or
deserted wives. He talked many times,
and at great length, on these subjects,
and all circumstances and any sort OF
incident brought up this desire of his
heart, to help women to be happy, in
dependent and virtuous.
zone of the last times he was at the
school, and while celebrated New York
clergyman was giving a course of Lenten
lectures to women, Mr.. Cooper, with
his face all animated with his feeling
about it, said: Or. - is of the wealthy
class, aud he has been used to deal will
wealthy women. The world does not
look like the same place to him that il
does to me. If he could be in my place
! for q month, and read the letters | ge
from poor and suffering women, he
would think that it would he best tC
have them taught anything which they
could learn to enable them to lessen al
this trouble.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1883-12-27
An Orange Grower.

A letter in the Boston Transcript
says As luck would have it, during
the war the Yankee found his way to
Florida, saw the possibilities, and after
the war was over returned to Florida
and set himself to work to solve the
problem of making some money out of
the wild orange groves. He cut all the
trees in the sour groves that were not
wanted, and budded the stock with
sweet fruit, which plan proved a sue
cess, fruit appearing in from three to
four years. He quickly perceived the
value of this and other fruits which need
tropical sun, and set the boom agoing
that has already attained immense pro-
portions and is increasing annually.
The orange may be called the staple
product of Florida, so generally is it
cultivated. Almost every enterprising
planter has his grove, which IS very
tenderly cared for, as on this he expects
to depend for a good income when 1t
gets into bearing. Many groves are
owned by non-residents, merchants,
clerks. and even by mechanics who can
not afford to spend all their time wait
ing on an orange grove. Such persons
hire their work done for small sum,
especially where they have not enough
money to go and do all they want to do,
such as build house, etc. The grove
is cared for by some of the residents.
The orange tree is a very prolific bearer,
seldom having an off yea. Fifteen
thousand oranges have J. en- picked
from single tree il one se1.sOn. This
is very extra, however. The prosperity
which Florida is enjoying is due largely
to the push and enterprise of the
| Yankee. We have said enough about
the orange tree for the present. We
can tell you much about other trees,
and what they will do in Florida, such
rs the peach tree (Which ripens its
fruit in early May, also the La Conte
pear, japanese persimmon, strawberry,
and other trees, grapes, figs, etc, but we
fear we have already trespassed toe
much upon your valuable space, though
You would be astonished if yOu knew
how many there are who look eagerly
for information on Florida. 1t has been
our pleasure to already have posted
many, and advised many to stay at
at home, their funds being too small.
HOLLAND Holland, i'll the last three
centuries, has recovered from the sea at
least 90, 600 acres. The lake of Harlem
became terra frma between 1910 anj
1852, and the TuyCrr Zae Is III process O
transformation into 500, GO0 valuahl,
acres Holland has now 40, 600 oXer
and COWS, and her present output o
nhnocn 10 nstimntnl as worth g 600 ONO
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1883-12-27
Improving Farm Homes and Grounds

The immediate surroundings of farm
ers' homes generally are far from being
as attractive in appearance as they can
easily be made. Indeed the rural front
wards are, as a rule, much less beautiful
and interesting than those of people in
the same general circumstances in towns
and cities. In the latter, lawns are well
cared for, and choice ornamental trees,
shrubs, and flowers are much oftener
met with than about country homes.
There is no valid reason for this. Such
embellishments are not more easily ac-
quired in the city, but just the reverse.
The farmer has teams, implements and
manures for putting the house grounds
in the best condition for ornamental
treatment; labor is quite as cheap as in
town, while sodding lawn costs far less
in the country. Trees and plants are
as cheap to the farmer as to any one,
While in many places some of the best
kinds for ornament can be had from the
woods for the digging.
There may be points in which life on
the farm lacks the attractions common
to town life, but in charming home
grounds the farmer is certainly to
blame if the city dweller excels him. 1t
is often wondered why country life has
not charms sufficient to hold the boys to
the farm, and that they grow up longing
sor tho city IF moro attention were
given to making their home surround
ings more cheerful and attractive for the
sons and others of the family, there
would be less heard of this trouble.
And in all such work every proper effort
is sure to be seconded by the wife; while
nothing is more natural than for the
children to be enthusiastic helpers in
this work. Such improvements of course
require some outlay, but this can hardly
prove otherwise than a good investment.
Every dollar judiciously spent in this
way will soon be returned many fold in
the increased valuation of any place,
should it be desirable to sell, to say
nothing of the greater happiness and
| love of home that will thus be inspired.
Now that long evenings are at hand,
this subject should receive due con
sideration. >lans may be drawn up for
an improved arrangement of walks,
drives, flower beds. shrubbery, borders
and other matters. Every detail Of these
can be decided upon, and entered upon
a map, long before winter is over, SO
that when spring opens the work can go
on intelligently and to the best advan-
tage.-American AgricultWrist.