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Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-09-29
MICHIGAN STATE LAND 0FFTcF

VHIOIIIN FA " NIh II LANU UFFItE. I
LANSING, September 10, 1883. I
NOTICE is hereby given, that the following
~ described AGRICULTURAL College land situ
atein Cheboygan county, forfeited for nom
payment or taxes assessed for the year 1882,
will be offered for sale at public auction at this
Office November s, 1883, at ten O'Clock A. NJ.
unless previously redeemed according TO law.
MINOR s NEWELL,
Commissioner.
No. of Certin-
cate. 21g. nis Of n el4, sec 20, town SO n. 2w
y 7l.swk of me \, sec 20, town SO nr2w
- 81. Lot No. 3, see 20, town 80 n, re- "
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-09-29
NEW FISH MARKET.

A choice stock Of Fresh and Salt Fish con-
stantly on hand at the former meat market OF
Joseph Spooner, on Huron street. II you want
something nice give me call.
Aug 11-3m CHARLES coRLETT,
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-09-29

--Lightning-bugs would be a lively
and suggestive name for telegraph ope
rators. 10 ton CONNER, iGi IN leiH
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-09-29
MICHIGAN STATE LAND OFFICE
LANSINH. Senfannhor 10 LOO, Y

NOTlCE is hereby given that the, following
IN swamplland, situate in Chebovgen comm.
ty heretofore licensed as homesteatfs, which
hand has reverted to the state, will be restored
TO market at this office November 8th 1881 Mt
ten O'Clock A. NJ, and, will be subject To sale
according to the form prescribed by law.
MINORS. NEWELL,
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-31
THE PIG.

No other domestic animal gives as
feed as the pig. When rationed for
the shambles, the experienced eye Of
the feeder can almost measure the ratio
of grain per day. The healthy porker
is so well-regulated machine for the
conversion OF corn into flesh that the
farmer who feeds by a regular system
can generally tell about how much
pork given quantity Of grain will pro-
duce. 1t is comparatively easy, there
fore, as compared with other stock, to
tell just when and to what degree pork
production is profitable. These things,
occupied with the fact that crop of
hogs can be bred, raised and marketed
almost while the feeder is laying his
plans for growing and ripening cattle
and sheep, have rendered hogs more
popular as a market product than any
other class Of domestic animals; and
there are vastly more producers Of hogs
in this country to day than Of cattle
and sheep combined, while it is perhaps
true that three. .fourths OF the meat pro-
duccrs prefer beef to pork as an article
Of food.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-31

+. ID. Curtis writes as follows to the
CoHnI,v Gentleman concerning seed
corn: A friend undertook a few years
ago to improve his corn crop by plant
ing all kinds mixed together. He con-
fessed that this plan was failure, as he
got no improved variety, but a mixed
up lot, just what the offspring would be
from a mongrelsire, illustrating still
further the similarity in the nature
(breeding) of corn and animals. A
great many farmers comfort themselves
with the notion that il they change seed
with some other farmer they are doing
a big thing. This is mistaken idea.
Seed should be improved and taken
from the farm where it is grown, and to
which it has adapted itself. At home
sthe place for improvement. The idea
that the little germ OF seed can carry
the good qualities Of good farm with
it is ridiculous, but II can carry with ].
peculiarities in its nature growth and
maturity acquired in one place, which
will be unsuited to another; hence,
reader, improve the seed on your own
land.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-31
A FRAGMENT.

A little boy and little sled,
Those two.
The little sled was painted red
And blue.
The little boy wore KnickerbockeTs,
And he was sliding "billy cookers"
Poor lad
This boy he scaled the hill, he did,
Way up.
Then down tho hill this boy he slid,
kerslupl
That painted sled, Il struck rock.
That boy 10 just now out Of stock;
Too bad.
They searched tho ground for miles around,
Alas
Before his busted bones they found,
mass.
That twelve or fifteen counties cluttercd,
Where once that boy had "billy guttsred."
oh my!
Now, little boys who 20 10 slide,
Take care.
Remember how this poor boy died,
Beware.
IL you must go slide kerslup,
Walk down the hill and then slide up.
Good by. -BrookiyR Eagle.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-31

bT-They are now telling story about
a Chicago girl who insisted on throwing
her shoe after newly married couple.
The carriage is total wreck, doctor
has the bride and the horse under treat
ment, and large numbers Of men are
searching the ruins for the groom.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-31

DD-"I have no wealth" she said 81
can give you only my hand and heart. I"
And then he thought IL her heart was as
big as her hand she was indeed wealthy.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-31

nTHow the late Mr.. Methusaleh,
when in his eight hundred and seventy
eighth year, must have enjoyed sitting
down at the corner grocery and lying
about the cold winter of "a B. c.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-31

p0-Society does not demand culture
or orrcfnement. Ignorance and vulgaiity
slip in when creased by wealth.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-03-31

BLESSING g KUHN. Artists.

- Ne Cnnfhes st.s hkofttmoros
Are making their elegant Paris anishedl Cabinet
Photographs 81 ~ per don; Card Size. 81 per dos.
The style and nnlsh of our work is unoxsellei.--
PoFtraiis, Cra5ona, Pereslalns, Miniatures and
every description Of eopying done a reasonable
rates. f0ctT's2.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-07-28
The Best OF All.

Tomorrow the first annual picnic of
Assembly 1924 Knights rof Labor will
occur. The picnic will be held at Argo,
one of the incest and most comfortable
resorts, in which to pleasantly pass a
day, to be found in the state. The COM
mittee havingthe arrangements for the
picnic in hand have spared neither ex-
pense nor pains to make the occasion
enjoyable and one long to be remember
ed by all wha attend There will be
music, dancing, games and all the various
amusements usually employed to make
such day pass pleasantly to all partici-
pants. The ticket committee report an
unusually large number of tickets sold,
and the indications are that this affair
will be greater3than all predecessors this
or last season. f you want to pass day
pleasantly, without being worn out by a
long and dusty ride, don't fail to attend
this grand picnic.
Tickets for the round trip, including
admission to the park, are placed at the
low figure of so cents, so as to allow
everyonelto have holiday and one day
of real pleasure, and fun this summer
Tickets are for sale by members of the
assembly. Gssains will leave the Union
depot at and IT d. m, and 2:S0 p. m.
Returning, will leave the park at 1890
$3.50 and $50 p. m.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-07-28
Late TeIesrams Condensed,

SYRACUSE, July 23.-Eight men entered
the blast furnace at Geddes this afternoon
to construct new lining, when the old
lining fell upon them, killing all instantly.
CHICAGO, July 24.-No attempt has been
made to resume work at the South Chicago
rolling mills, and the 1000 men who made a
demand last week for an increase are idle.
NEW YORK, July 26.-rhe surrender of
the American Rapid Telegraph company to
the strikers is considered an indication that
the strike is nearing an end. There is talk
of a combination being formed by this COM
pany and the Baltimore and Ohio against the
Western Union. There are 166 operators at
work in the American Rapid office, and the
branch offices are all filled. The Western
Union claim they are all right, but the public
complain of their miserable service A citi-
zen of Philadelphia has commenced five
suits against the Western Union for refusing
to transmit messages for him under the or
dinary printed conditions.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-07-28

ceed to the fullest extent of my ability
to do So The unforeseen prolongation of
the inquiry, caused by the numerous OBJ
structions placed in my way by the ring,
has drawn from me nearly the last dollar
I possess in the world, and cannot pro-
ceed much farther without assistance.
So far / have not received a cent from
any source to help me. At the COM
mencement of the investigation / had
no expectation Of being obliged to call
on anyone for aid To-day / need as
sistance. Will you aid me? A small
individual contribution will materially
help and may be the means of greater
benefit to ouriitrade in the future than
we may now s,e able to realize. You all
know me. If my course in life, which
is plain history to YOU all, inspires you
with confidence enough In my unselfsh
purpose then give something to bring
this work to- a successful termination.
Fraternally YOURS, T. FL. MURCH.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-07-28
Delegate to the General Assembly

At a JOINT session of delegates from
the Local Assemblies Knights of Labor
of this city, Mr.. E. P. McPhllomy was
chosen delegate to the General AS
sembly, which meets in Cincinnati in
September. The choice is generally con-
sidered wise one, as Mr.. McPhilomy
is. a member Of long standing and is
thoroughly conversant with the work
ings of the ORDER as every delegate to
this years session of the General AS
sembly should be. A great many ad-
ditions, detractions and alterations of
the work wilt very likely be proposed at
Cincinnati.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-07-28
m COUNCIL.
The Trades Assembly Have an In
teresting Meeting and Do
Good Work.

The Trades Assembly met Sunday af-
ternoon at the usual place, the attend
ance being fair. After the minutes of
the previous meeting were read and ap-
proved, credentials from Local Assembly
1424 of Knights of Labor were presented
and the following gentlemen were seated
as additional representatives of that or
ganization: Charles Machette, P. W.
Smith and M. Ford. j..
Reports of various officers were read
and approved. Bills were read and or
dered paid.
A circular from the secretary of the
Federation of Trade and Labor Unions
was read. The circular gives notice that
the third annual session of the Fedora
tion will convene in the city of New
York August 81, and extends an invita-
ton to the Trades Assembly to send a
delegate to the session. On motion a
committee of three was appointed to
take the matter under advisement. The
chair appointed Messrs. Hamiin, Ford
and ]. J. Smith.
A communication from Congressman
Murch, of Maine, was read and on
motion referred to the subordinate So
cieties, with the request that they do all
possible in the matter (The circular
entire appears in another part of this
issue
The subject of the locked-out women
and girls formerly in the employ of
Kimball & Co., of Rochester, New York,
was taken up and discussed at some con-
siderable length. A circular of appeal
from the Knights of Labor of the Ro-
chester district was read, and other in
formation on the subject presented: On
motion the secretary was ordered to con-
fer with the secretaries of the various
societies represented, and request that
they circulate subscri ption papers among
their membership, and that all money
collected be given to the secretary of the
Trades Assembly in time to forward not
later than to-day, Saturday.
The secretary was instructed to write
a letter to the executive board of the
Brotherhood of Telegraphers, extending
sympathy for the wrongs inflicted upon
them, congratulations upon the manly
stand they have taken, and profering
financial aid in the event of it being
needed by the strikers.
The president announced the following
standing committees for the ensuing
term:
Observation-Disclosures, Matthaey, J.
J. Smith. Robertsom O. L. Smith.
Observation-Disclosures, Mullins, Mas
e terson, Laverty, Loomis Smith.
Executive-Merritt, Jemison, Faley,
Gilbert, HOLIDAY.
Insecure Buildings-Ford, Mcknight,
Jacobs, P. W. Smith, Brooks.
Arbitration-Vinot,K Krantz, Machette
Duff, Shissler.
On motion it was decided to take up
one of the important questions of the
day at each meeting and discuss it, for
educational purposes. The land question
was selected as the subject for the next
meeting Adjourned.
THE morning papers of Friday look as
if the operators had shut down on the
The Labor enquirer., 1883-07-28

gresham Murch, the stonecutter con-
gresham from Maine, and fully ex-
plains itself:
WASHINGTON, D. c., June %, 1888.
Brothers IL have undertaken to show
the government of the United States the
folly, injustice and extravaganza in its
construction of the public buildings of
the country, under the system that now
obtains in the office of the supervising
architect Of the treasury, andIto demon
strate that the only just, equitable and
economical method of constructing pub
lie buildings will be for the government
to employ the laborer and mechanic di-
reetly by the day, and thus, while giving
its citizens its protection and patronage,
save to the entire people the vast sums
extorted from them by taxation, which
has gone into the pockets of thievish
contractors and corrupt politicians.
To show this, and to bring about this
result, which necessarily involves the
enforcement of the eight-hour law, it
has devolved upon me to present to the
people of the United States the history
of the astounding and iniquitous frauds
that have been practlced upon them
through ring of dishonest public Off
cials and no less dishonest lot of con-
tractors who have entered into con-
spiracy for that purpose.
I, therefore, on the first of March,
1888, filed with the secretary of the
treasury five charges, with twenty-eight
specifications against James G. Hill,
supervising architect of the treasury, al
leging fraud, corruption, favoritism and
incompetency. From that day to this, I
have devoted my energies night and day,
First-The formation of an honest and
impartial commission to hear and act
upon the evidence to be submitted by
me to sustain my charges. Second
curing conditions from the secretary of
the treasury which were indispensable
to me in carrying out my work. Third
The preparation and submission of evi-
I dence.
In entering upon this work I had no
expectation Of personal reward or the
advancement of my own interest in any
particular. If had met with the CO.
operation and assistance from the treas
ury department which expected and
which was promised me, my work would
have been accomplished this, and at no
great expense to me more than loss Of
time But found myself confronted at
the very outset with the best legal talent
the ring could obtain with its immense
horde of stolen plunder, and the attor-
ney furnished me by the department in
open hostility to me, and not attempt
ing even to disguise his methods. This
state of things compelled me to decline
his services, and necessitated my en-
ploying counsel ON my own account l
was fortunate in this particular in the
engagement of Hon. James Coleman as
! my attorney. On my application to
Hon. John G. New, chairman of the
committee, General W. G. Steinmetz was
requested to examine the work as an ex-
pert and prepare list of fair prices for
the cutting of granite. Through labor
of these gentlemen we have been able
to make headway.
The importance of this investigation
cannot be over-estimated. 1t will ulti-
mately result in the abolition of contract
ork by the United States. L desire to
60 on and complete the work l have
commenced. and am determined to pro-
The Labor enquirer., 1883-07-28

THE morning papers of Friday look as
if the, operators had shut down on the
press association, and they are squealing
editorially like a stuck pig.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-07-28
Worthx OF Aid.

The following circular has been re-
ceived at this Office. It is from Con-
gresham Murch, the stonecutter con-
gresham from Maine, and fully ex-
plains itself:
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-27
Ihe eInJudielous Uso OF Paris Groen.

Farmers should remember, that
this is Il poison that is as dan
gerous to man and animals as to in
sccts, and that too great caution can.
not be observed in its use. And first.
it should be known that an almost in
1nlteslmal amount. if eaten by an in.
sect, Will cause death IN few hours.
When using tho poison upon potatoes
vines, or upon fruit trees, the aim
should be to make the green 60 over
as much ground as it will effectually
cover. We have known Of several po-
tato fields being badly injured the pre-
sent season, by too free use Of the dust
upon the leaves. a leaf killed by tho
green is as useless to the plant as one
eaten by the bug. We have generally
applied the poison dry, and mixed with
very fine plaster Of paris Of the rate Of
one part i'll weight to 100 parts Of tho
plaster, and then without making u
very heavy application, the beetles have
been thoroughly cleaned out. 1t is only
necessary to have the poison remain Oh
the leaves two days to destroy all that
parCake Of it. Later hatchings may
require subsequent applications. As
the insects are found upon the tender
est leaves, those which grew last, there
is no necessity for dusting over tho
whole of a large hill Of vines, but u
little poison shaken into the central
portion OF tho stems will be quite rs ef-
fectual. If one has large field to
treat, it Will be we'll to cover the mouth
and nose with q thin cloth wet in cold
wal er, while doing the work, and spe-
! clal caution should be taken against
getting particle Of the dust into any
flesh wound or sores on the hands, feet
or face. The past season we have ap-
piled tho poison in water, through q
small sprinkler, which worked better
than anything else previously tried.
One teaspoonful of the pure green in
two and a-half to three gallons Of wa
ter, was found sufficiently powerful to
destroy all the weevils within two or
three days after the application.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-27
The Hobbor's Cave.

Some of the quiet homes in and
around the village Of North Tarrytown,
in Westchester county, New York, have
been disturbed IN the last few months
by burglars, The property taken has
not been always Of great value, but the
losses nevertheless have been felt. The
villagers and the local polios have made
efforts to find the criminals, but the
search has heretofore been fruitless. It
has especially puzzled the police to con.
lecture how the goods have been carried
OFT without attracting the attention of
the neighbors. Messrs. Thayer, Leg
gett, Mason, and others whose homes
have been entered have been especially
active in seeking the thieYes. The In.
formation that had been sought in vain.
however, by the oonstables and deputy
sherts, was obtained on Monday, Aug.
10th, i'll an unexpected and romantic
manner by two citizens of North Tarry-
town. Mr.. Van Tassel and q friend
wero strolling through the Saoha woods
In the afternoon when their attention
was attracted by the mysterious move.
ments OF stranger at little distance,
They could scarcely determine whether
he was developing recently
gold mine, searching for a mineral
spring, sinking we'll, or digging last
resting place for himself.
Their thoughts were rudely disturb.
ed, however, by tho mysterious being in
whose movements they were taking 80
keen an interest. The stranger, hap
pening to see the two men, resented the
intrusion, and seizing rifle which lay
conveniently near, suggested the advis-
ability Of being left to the solitude he
so much desired. Mr.. Van Tassel and
his friend not being at that time in Ri
argumentive mood, agreed to the propo-
sition of the genial stranger. They
strolled in another direction until they
secured tho aid of some of their towns.
men, aud then the party returned to the
neighborhood where the digging
warrior had been seen. The
man had disappeared, but the inquisi.
tive villagers proceeded to examine the
ground in the vicinity, and they were
soon rewarded by the discovery of a
piece of natural scenery hitherto un-
known to the oldest inhabltant. This
was cave which had been concealed IL
boards covered with earth so as not to
he noticed from the path. The boards
were taken of and the aoqulsitive dlspo-
sltlon OF the stranger became manifest.
lie had secured boots and shoes, cloth.
ing, and provisions enough for many
peoples needs. The property which
the stranger had taken suoh pains to
acquire and preserve was taken by the
villagers to the Office of Justice Ken
dali, the local magistrate, where they
owners. WHO u win probably receive them
unless the man with the rifle should put
in further claims for their possession
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-27
A Crookory Rat.

About 8 o'clock, man smoking plug
tobacco in an old clay pipe, walked out
Of Michigan avenue saloon, Detroit,
with rat in trap. lie looked neither
to the right or the left until he had
reached the middle Of the street. Then
he placed the trap on the ground and
Whistled for his dog. If he had a dog,
the animal did not respond, but the
public did. In less than two minutes
thirty men were rushing to the spot.
"Hil theret Don't let him out till
get my dog" shouted one.
'Uold onl Wait for the dogsl" yelled
half a dozen voices at once.
Keep cool and form circlel" COM
manded a policeman, as he took fir
mer grip of his baton.
The man with the trap spread large
handkerchief over it and waited. He
was not bit excited. On the contrary
he was as placid as chip sailing in the
Wash-diSh.
"Whar' did ye ketch him2" inquired
newsboy.
The placid man did not degn to reply.
"What'll ye take fur him2n asked
another, but his inquiry was treated
with the same silent contempt.
| AhSA Aoul VI hfC AACll ChlA0
up with dogs under their arms, and ton
or fifteen dogs on foot followed behind.
There was fight between. bulldog
and a Newfoundland, and there would
have been a row between owners had
not second policeman appeared. Or
der was finally restored. The dogs
we're arranged in circle and lIeld by
their collars, and the placid man slowly
knocked the ashes from his pipe, looked
carefully around, and then raised the
trap and shook tho rat out. All the
dogs made rush, but in ten seconds
each and every canine walked off on his
ear and seemed to be hurt In his feel.
ings. A boy stepped forward and held
the rat up to view.
"It's crockery ratI" he yelled as
he whirled it around.
| eyes, 1t vhas o GROCERY radt, und he
cost me den cents!'' calmly replied the
placid man as he walked off with his
trap.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-09-27
Hair Dressing in Japan.

The following details with regard
to the Embarrassing Of Japanese ladies
may he Of interest in these days, and
may help to elucidate Iuoh Of the
mystery which always surrounds the
meaning Of Japanese picture. In
Japan a girl at the age Of nine wears
her hair tied up in q red scarf bound
around the back Of her head; the fore
head is left bare, with the exception Of
a couple Of locks, one on each side.
When she is Of a marriageable age she
combs her hair forward, and makes 1t
up into the shape Of a fan or butterfly.
and at the same time decOrates 1t with
silver cord and balls Of varied colors.
This means everything, and is fully
understood by the young men Of Japan.
A widow who wishes for second hus-
band putsa tortoise.shell pin horizontal
ly at tho back Of her head and twists her
hair around it, while an unconsolable
widow cuts her hair short and goes In
tor no adornment Of any sort. These
last are very rare. BY these simple
means much confusion Is avoided. A
glance around a ballroom suffices to
tell the age and status Of every lady In
the place, and great deal might be
said for the introduction Of such q Gus.
tom into this country.