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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-11-14
REFERENCE COLUMN.

United States Government.
EXECUTIVE.
President Chester A. Arthur. Salary, $4,000.
THE CABINET.
Secretary Of State-F. II. Frelinghuysen, n. j.
Secretary of Treasury-Charles j. Folger, N. Y
Secretary OF War-RObert II, Lincoln, Ill.
Secretary OF Navy-Wm. L. Chandler, N. II.
Secretary of Interior-H Henry NJ Teller, Col.
Postmaster General w. q. Gresham.
Attorney y General niamn H. Brewster, Penn.
Salary of each, 5000.
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
Chief Justice Morrison II. Waite, o. App'd 1874.
ASSOCIATE JUSTICES. APP'D
Samuel f. Miller, Iowa, 1862
stephen ]. Field, Cal 1868
Joseph p. Bradley, N. j., 1870
John NJ. Harlan, KY, 1877
VIM. b. Woods, Ala. 1850
Stanley Matthews, Ohio, 1850
Horace Gray, Mass, 1881
Samuel Blatchford n Y. 1882
Salary, Chief Justice, sl65OO Associate $4,000
Population Of United States in $780, was 50155,7S3
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-11-14

DARN FOR sALE.-sO acres fair buildings,
il good water orchard, only half mile from
Thwaite's school house, Long Rapids For particu-
lars enquire Of j. b. Newton, Minton block. 6j7
TINo RENT.-A good barn with stable room for
Il six horses. Enquire of Il. l., Little. 633
NOR SALE-The south half of northwest quar-
II ter of section ?, town 81 north, range east.
Enquire of Jas Hubert, or at this Office Ga
ENoR SALE.-Good house and lot on Farmer
II street Enquire on the premises OF a. Head,
or at this office. 622
NORTH BRANCH HOTEL Is TO RENT,-or
~ can be bought on easy terras. Enquire OF Geo.
N. Blackburn. 620.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-11-14

1t seems that good material and low
prices tell the story, and the Central Drug
Store is thronged with people to buy
paints, oils, etc.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-11-14

S. L. Carpenter and G. +. Will
liams have formed law co-partner
ship.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-11-14

Mrs. a. w. Comstock returned
home Saturday last, by steamer City
Of Cleveland.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-11-14

The best furnished and best paying bar
Der shop in Alpena, cheap for cash. Good
reasons for selling. For particulars call
Or address &. ii. Luce, Alpcna, Mich.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-11-14

Jay Corson has opened law Office
in town. He is located in the Minton
block.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-11-14

The ARGUS contains four large
pages per week the Detroit Weekly
Free Press contains eight large pages
per week, and the Household four
pages per week, making sixteen pages
per week. This will amount in one
year to
Eight Hundred and Thirty-twO
Pages for Only 1925.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-11-14

Ladies beware OF limitations. The great
popularity Of Balls Health Preserving
Corsets or Balls Corsets with coiled
spring elastic sections has induced certain
unprincipled dealers to palm OF on their
unsuspecting customers q worthless uni.
tatien for the genuine article. We have
begun prosecutions for fraud and damages
against several dealers for this practice
and shall do the same with others as fast
as we get evidence Of this practice. The
genuine article can not be sold at retail for
less than 81 rs, and any one who advertises
or sells for less than that price, 1t Is safe
to presume are Offering fraudulent article
Any lady who purchases one OF the genu-
Inc corsets can return IL after two or three
weeks wear II not satisfied with 1t In
refunded. Chicago Corset Co., Chicago
III
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Mrs. j. G.. Beekman arrived in
town Saturday, by steamer City of
Cleveland.
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THEIR TELEPHONE.

Let everybody remember that 1t is UNI
wise to throw money away; and to save
money on every purchase in the line OF
drugs, medicines, toilet articles, paints,
oils, etc, be sure you call at the Central
Drug Store, Opera House block.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-11-14

f. A. Bishop is expected home this
week. Left Florida last Saturday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-11-14

+. w. Gilchrist returned home by
City of Cleveland, last Saturday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-11-14

l.. A. Tompkins started on trip
to New York, last Wednesday.
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Advertisements Of Ave lines or less inserted in
this column at 15c per week, and Sc for each addi-
tional line III continued for three months or long
Or, % par cent discount from these figures In all
cases cash TO accompany order.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-11-14

Geo. l.. Maltz was disabled with in
flammatory rheumatism last week.
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Council Proceedings.

The Common Council of the city of
Alpena met in the Council Room on Tnes-
day evening, November 9th, 1883, and was
called to order at 7:30 o'clock by the Mayor.
PREsENT.-Robert M. Donnelly, Mayor,
John S. McVicar, Recorder, and Aldermen
Field, Lynch, Brown, Beck and Owens.
Journal of session held Oct. 1lth, and
Nov. 9th, 1888, read and approved.
PETITIONS.
From Sophia Melliew asking to be al
lowed to build shop on the left hand side
of Dock street at the bridge. Referred to
the Committee on Streets and Sewers.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
To Me Hon. tie Mayor and Common COM
eli Of the City Of Alpena::
Gentlemen-I most respectfully recon-
A (.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-11-14

Two houses pleasantly located, to
rent. Enquire at this office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-11-14

Large heating stove for sale. En-
quire of Prof Cheesbro.
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For Sale.

Store is thronged with people to buy
paints, oils, etc.
For Sale.
The best furnished and best paying bar
Der shop in Alpena, cheap for cash. Good
reasons for selling. For particulars call
or address g. II. Luce, Alpcna, Mich.
A few gentlemen can be accommodated
with board, with a quiet family. Enquire
at this Office.
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OUR TELEPHONE.
Plenty Of rain last week.
Two runaway teams last Saturday.
Ernest Beekman was in town last
Sunday.
House to rent. Enquire of f. S.
Dewey. $50
+. o. Avery's saw mill shut down
last Friday.
Large heating stove for sale. En-
quire of Prof. Cheesbro.
Two houses pleasantly located, to
rent. Enquire at this Office.
l.. A. Tompkins started on a trip
to New York, last Wednesday.
+. w. Gilchrist returned home by
City of Cleveland, last Saturday.
Geo. l.. Maltz was disabled with in
flammatory rheumatism last week.
f. A. Bishop is expected home this
week. Left Florida last Saturday.
S. L. Carpenter and c. +. Will
liams have formed law co-partner
ship.
Jay Corson has opened law Office
in town. He is located in the Minton
block.
Mrs. j. G.. Beekman arrived in
town Saturday, by steamer City of
Cleveland.
Mrs. A. w. Comstock returned
home Saturday last, by steamer City
Of Cleveland.
Mrs. ID. McRac is in Detroit, hav.
ing left town by steamer Mackinac
last Saturday.
Miss Bingham got back to Alpena,
Saturday last, from her visit to friends
at Sand Beach.
The single mill of w. II. & +. X.
Potter finished its seasons work last
Saturday night.
Thos. Collins was passenger OH
the steamer City of Cleveland, arriv-
ing Saturday last.
The squall last Sunday caused the
steamer City of Cleveland to part one
of her lines, at the Davis wharf.
Gloves, mittens, buffalo robes, blan-
kets and general lumberman's sup
plies, at Ed. Hutton's.
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A fire occurred close to the Gil
christ mill last Wednesday night. 1t
was soon extinguished. Damages
light
An entertainment will be given at
the Vessel school house, by Trinity
Mission, on Friday evening next, the
10th.
Cheboygan has got fan brigade.
There is one at this city every sum-
mer. Don't need them in the winter
season.
Albert Mitchell, of Ontario, is in
town visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. S. III.
Pangborn, having come to town Sat
urday last.
A frame of a house, on Mirre street,
that had been erected by James John
ston, was blown down by the squat
last Sunday.
f. N. Clark, U. S. fish commission
er came to town last Saturday, on bust
ness connected with the u. S. fish
hatchery at this city.
Last Sunday afternoon there was
considerable weather-thunder, rain,
a wind squat, and snow-storm &C.
curing, and all within an hours time.
The ladies Of Trinity Parish will
give Jeopardy at the Rectory on
Tuesday evening, Nov. 10th. Supper
80 cents. A cordial invitation to all.
j. Mckay, Of the firm of McCaf-
feny q Mckay, has had 80 years ex-
perience rs n cutter in the leading
tailoring establishments of this and
New York State, and the firm can
guarantee you fit, with perfect setis-
faction as regards make. In cleaning
and repairing competition is defed.
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+. o. Avery's saw mill shut down
last Friday.
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OUR TELEPHONE.

Plenty of rain last week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-22
THE" AD0N4I SHoM0" IN MASSACHUSETTS,.
Prom The Springfield RrBWbitean


The "Adonai ShomO,r the well-known Com
munstic Society located just beyond the Athol line on
the road e. ershan are rejoicing over Two recent ae
ranks have decated by death and desertion. and
they nail the arrivals parking the beginning or
better days The society was Organized by one il"wland
nearly thirty years ago Howlahd and the late Austin
Ellinwo0d we've almost rival traders OF the numerous
local MileriteS and dually Rowland claimed To 30
prophet and started the Communist society After living
for years in the house of one Of tc members IN
now owned by the community.
o. peculiar tenets OF the new alrh was that he
members tn society would never die and though their
faith In this somewhat shaken BY ne death OF low
land himself they the belief Ill Fuller the sue
OF the hISt prophet was TAKEN away ne vas Ol-
lowed by Two other leading characters They now
only Say that theN nope 70 Vei IN eosgln.G oi , e
accumulation OF property folio ing their thrifty haGits
and means brought by new aiherens, tuey apphei
ming The Lord Is There ana were incorporated IN
1876 and amer ard their great uiu' began.
Hearing O extensive property ~ the connunlty-one
said To have brought f6O,OOO-tw0 adyehtur
ers named John Howe aud Alfred Gu,ser got INTO the
fold and gained great influence over Fuller and the Lead
ing women Howe pLeunds 10 oe Jesus OhrsI ioSe
led them Into all OF eNaVagances causing them 70
IN some o. tho women his nsir-sses aud raising such
confusion that the law was INV OAed by the town aa'not
ties and Howe Imprisoned
The Fullenes returned 10 their Old ways out the TASTE
of the world ich they had received under Howe led
them rid of their odfashioned house turntu ma
antquated clothing ana 10 rent Dotn Dulunis anu PEI
according e. n0ern notions Ihe WORK Is just being
chapel with stained door has Deen built and some % new
chaucr SETS including fine carpets have been put IN
lnt large 'lDhlg IOpL, Win
silver service, makes the visitor forget that he Is not
In the dining hall II quiet hotel while the tOOthsome
baked beans the delicate bread and the dessert OF pie,
fruit and woul cause 70 regret the absence 0f
beef aud pork hut htte. furnace and bath room
are Just being arranged, and Will Dc indeed strange f
there are plenty Of people without homes who would
be glad To lind resting place with the Ad0na shomo,
even though OF internal quarTels ana scratchngs
should reach their through the neghDors. s. Tho
Lord says President Richards. told us to get the house
ready aud now We pect nued' ANY persons
who wish admitted, the sole condition being
the putting newcomers property. II any he has.
into the comnon stock All the business operations are
carried on In aD economical aud thrifty way, and casual
observer is fayOraby impressed with the management
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-22

Tie velvet bonnet match is very large with roor-
redbreast perehed amid many planes
Charming evening toettes made of Etruscan goid
satin black Escural lace. Tue short round SKIRT mas
bias folds of the satin the foot with two black lace
honccs above. and the low drapery is alternately OF
scarfs of lace and satin. The pointed high corsage Is OF
net lace placed satin, and the sleeves above ale Will
ont lining.
graceful costume of gray tOs dc bison is Frightened
by brick velvet employed ~ an officers collar
polluted gc and wide wristbands. Tie gray basque Is
away the throat down the front TO show the
vest, and bands of gray Russian embroidery edge tile
The lower skirt covered to the knees with this
outline embroidery IN gray shades, and is edged with
red velvet peating. The deep apron and the paned
drapty plain gray tOe de bison The gray elt ROUND
hat has rel velvet band and group OF gray doves near
the front.
Wooden ornaments for dresses and cioaS are nale OF
white holly that initiates old ivory and are finely Gov
cred. consists Of buckles brooch for the drpery,
and buttons OF two sizes Tor the basque and coat.
shot ans Of many dark shades novel materials for
afternoon toietcs Loops leaves and blossoms made or
velvet AMI chenille the trimming to which leather
and copper co0red laces added Figured shot satin
Is used for the bodice with blouse vest Of plain satin
The plated skirt Is plain and the figured oyerskir ia
plated all around and open down one side S entire
length and bOrdered with chenille ana velvet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-22
4 COYDrcr0KS POINT or VTEW.

One has no idea of the many tricks that are
reanrted order 10 beat the company out OF paty
nickel For instance we will leave down town III me
evening with such heavy load that the Is several
blocks the north side Of the RIVER before tue conductor
th faT th"rc when the ear md started from the south
side terminus this platform had been so ned mat u was
pctor sing. out Fares please there only halfa
dozen remaining Another dodge is % get on tue car from
the front platform the time reaches the bridge
and the conductor has reached the rear end IN cochS
This class Of beats OF en- he frqpt door ana sep s
driver Frequently these parties VIII INSIST on brlnS
asked that they have paid hlr fares ana a. Ile Tue
conductor l. In such doubt that thew receive the benefit
Pint 81 colrr I'm these schemes + the company that
suffers continued the conductor and pepptc tlink u
~ c,.,s he servant Is lust ~ Indignant tricks
the CORPORATION giving him employ Bdf they don't
| stop with attempts to dafrmd tnr comp'ny-ihe con
,uftor frequently suffers 10 their hands had an IN
sfgncc in coming down the othcrn2ht Anoid Gentleman
no that's not the word for such thing h-who l.
worth cool 100000, got on my car II was iASl wei
crowded The OLD man ~ next TO We'll Known 4tt3I
new when / collected my fare hc handed me - hu
gave him the rNac, change c"u4J.ng II lWi't' as
always do, To prevent a mistake. Iuen c"i,ct'H tl
other frr and was about 10 20 oicE To thT f'd p'o'n
When the old man stopped me.
60 Here, conductor, syS ne, am an Ola iHa, ail
can't Sec very good can't MAKE ont tAe HSl change
~ nv. ynu The right Change am SUR said
Wen, count this for your-eiL san me- l'I Il III"
- s r"Infcd n over and sure enough the old man
VA. apparently right. said something about 1t being
.ranlc and about that time tie OLD fellow clustered up
conductor, o. cheat people, and ntimaed That he would
zoe r.t nm. matter went 20 headquarters. Well, poor
man with family Ms hands can't always ito a. ne
ir,-s even Ina this lnn OF the free. and was abOut 10
k,u MIN over auot hcr quarter when thc attorney, who
,ftsrvyas remembered had been ndS'tins around IN
/ easily all the time, said:
Don't You do anything Of the kind The old man is
living and he knows H. lie has slipped thar plece OF
money ON the aeat beneath him and he knows it,
AZ first the old man disposed To resent these
plan-suokcn words, but the lawyer Wa determined, ah
Tbrcs1nc more courageous when found had friend
Sn we induced the old 20 get up. ana teTt sure
enough was the MISSING coin. The old wretch made a
vain effort 10 show surprise and was anxious To suo9h
matters over neither the lawyer nor myself was d
lo.rl To disguise contempt for him, ana at the next
Itr,,t hc nllhtcd from the Gu several occasions
since tou he has been about 10 get on my ear nut nu SEQ
| iug me would sneak away and wait ior another
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-22
FASHION NOTES.

Very short jauny jackets Of Ribbed cloth are fastened
tightly over the figure ana with vest. II the
basqucs arc cut much longer they usually continued
very nearly down 10 the hem or the skirt.
The Frou Frou cloak a DIES gn after Sarah BE rn-
hardt and is both gaccful aud eccentric II is cut Ike
the rcdngoe at the back with n bali adjusted front
edged with fur down each side The high collar IL OF fur
and a silver clasp fastens II.
The new sleeves full AT the top and very
close below the elbow their beauty is increased by
making them long and pushing the upper part far above
the arnhOes OF the dress.
Pekin velvet with chocolate ground and red satin
stripes Is used for the gathered and full skirt of Gle
rant costumes that completed by long ptisse OF
plain brown velvet
New tunics are festooned side along the hips
while the opposte side falls in straight folds 20 the edge
Of the skirt Bands of brocaed velvet cross the straight
side of camels hair tunies arranged In this style.
taber Of embossed velvet forms part Of plain velvet
skirts that are otherwise untrmmed except with fur
border or two saggng puns around the foot. short
ocey basque velvet has pus and pastron OF the
unbiased velvet and the long dapery Of the back Is Of
plain velvet folded IN wide paits, or arranged IN bu-
tery bow that Is hooked above the end OF the basque
Coored gupure aces for trimming dresses and NANTES
arr male OF the finest silk cord with the pattern outlined
IN gold silver or the copper thread high collar
and wide wristbands OF this lace arranged on velvet
10 wear with silk dress VI the color OF the velvet
beautiful costume for a young brunette Is OF brick
rcd Ottoman silk and velvet. The siK basque has a
btanso vest of velvet the fall silk drapery Is made
very short y eFosssay wrinkles held each hip hy vel
t rosettes The lower skirt il mainly Of velvet Int
opens toward the front over pulled drapery OIL tue s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-22
Il NOTEWORTHY SrEY0GRAPHER.
from The Washington Post.

!. J. McElhOne the chief Of the official ste
nogaphers Of the House. has been IN the service OF that
pert stenOgrapher when boy. When he eight
cen years old be was reporting the official debates.
official work for Congress six months earlier than McEl
hone. Both are from Philadelphia: McElhone Is very
tall straight vigorous, young-lOOkng He has more
the air of dashing soldier than that Of civilian HIS
eyes clear and resolute, his nose straight while ms
of ygor and energy He is very cultivated man
public affairs McElhODe 1t is strange that none OF the
younger photographers OF Washin ton who are lookn
Forward to III the places of the Official raphers Of
Congress doing something to qualify themselves
for the work The average stenOgapher looks only 10
the mechanical part OF his work, without thought OF
how necessary 10 his final success Is the possession OF
thoroughly broad and comprehensive education.
MrMcElhone explained to the other day his method
reporter. He pays no attention TO the mechanc
part OF his work He writes the Ptman system In re
simplest forms. When he ia reporting speaker he
follows his every sentence, criticism II and taking III
fully It's sense while his hand follows his tnonGt hKe
he has never yet met speaker who can tax 100 IaSt JOE
he can then only will McEIhone be at a loss He says
that in the last House the three hardest men 10 report
Thompson. Of Iowa. Blackburn, Of Kentucky and
Ranney, OF Massachusetts,
The hardest piece OF reporting by MeElhone
was during the exciting ncens OF the counting in OF
New-York, immOrtalized himself by jumping upon his
desk perfect Bea appeared to have been let loose TO
parenty talking at must have seemed almost an
inpOssibty. IN less than a second McElhone saw that
He seized his notebook and dashed right
the Of the excitement. The voice Of every
Member familiar TO him. without turning his head
be amid the widest confusion, and eanght
with rigid accuracy the words OF the most distant speak
err He very nervous the RESULT because any
Member ut that time had by chance been omitted from
the page history Of that day, McElhOne would have
been the subject many W. None or the Members
believed that he had able them all. yet when
his report In The RecDrl xt day, had
single word OF fanlt 10 find In fact IL Is the only per
feet picture Of that exciting period IL of the
greatest OF stcnOgrphc reporting done In Con
-r.aa NJ hat mi 10 hlflpu
perspraton from head 10 foot, aud weak as II he
had b,cu n "A ten-Infle match
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-22

but in while manage to fad pretty story, or
something funny"
" Whose books do You read p
get all my books from papa's library"
Yes aud the young man carefully suppressed a
mile. What nave you been reading lately y
Indeed; by " HON ~
al forget who wrote it. It is French story called
Bebe.'
"Ah. yes by Ouida."
That's IT, IL is translated from the French by MOnseer
Ouda But. said She fortunately for him changing the
conversation. didn't see you nj the party week
II you in town, how could you resist such ne Op
pOrtnnity for dancing -
Here they joined by n young man, evidently a
great friend OF the buds. for she addressed him thus
Familiarity:
~Oh. George; glad to you. believe IT is a
whole day since saw you last"
The young answered with equal familiarity, call
ing her Polly. and the stranger moved away inwardly
rejecting that Buffalo people knew each other very we'll
When he had disappeared the girl exclaimed I'm 80
glad YOU up such a stupid thing that man Isl
He talks about the Outlmdish things. BY the by
have You learned the step to the retlOwa There
Title and MOie and Fannie and Tecnie Let's ga In
the upper hail. where one Will bother us, anu nave
good time all by ourselves"
so these sophomore spirits excluded themselves from
the marung influence of their elders and the last the
stranger OF his young and pretty acquaintance se
interchauging ideas lqfery were they ideas-and
was IL interchange u with her equally pretty ana
equally informed companions.
Certainly il can't he said that young people have no
conversations: that their conversation IL not impress
sve amusing. The stranger above mentioned would
deny any nsnuatlOn about the young girl he con
ycTscd WITH She made such impression by her con
Versat that he will probably never forget hef ana as
aInsement IL is seldom that much solid amusement
the minutes in which the young woman favored him
with her society.