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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-10-15

Der him when but It boy he night aud
morning brought us our milk, and
supplied not only ourselves but quite
large portion of our then village
with that fluid. Were member also
how after months of hard work and
careful savings, he was about to make
some investment with the savings
which he had very carefully deposit
ed with our then H;llsdale Co. Saw
ings Bank and only awoke one morn
ing to find that said bank was "bust-
ed" and his youthful savings gone.
He missed the money he lost then, but
we doubt not, it proved one of the
best lessons he ever learned. No poor
man need ever be afraid but he will
find in Fisher a warm sympathiser
should he ever chance to put his money
where when he should need it he
should find the ominous words, on a
bank door, "closed." Experience
teaches us many things, but none bet
ter than the knowledge of how to APP
preciate another's misfortunes similar
to one we have suffered. Fishers
early habits of industry, his daily as
sociating with the working men of all
classes, undoubtedly have taught him
the necessities of the working and
laboring classes, and he will be their
friend, and they will find it to their
interests to vote for the man who is
sure to be their best friend and sup
porter. From infancy until his re-
moval to West Bay City, we knew
him, as a young man always reliable
and trustworthy, and never violating
any trust committed to his care.
From the management of his fathers
large farm he went into mercantile
pursuits in which he acquired an en-
viable reputation and more strongly
developed his chief characteristic as
a "pusher." From merchandising to
railroading he went ready adaptable
ty, and as one of the prominent con-
tractors for the grading and building
of our D. II. & L. r. r., he showed
marked ability in the management of
men and a genius for bringing success
out of what many older men believed
to be ruinous Improbable contracts.
His career with us was q continued
success. He has what was the chief
characteristic of our Justly celebrated
four cared crew-the "get there stroke"
Occasional reports from his home in
Bay City assure us of increased success
in all his business undertakings there
and the report of his nomination as
above indicated, only indicate that his
friends there are numerous and pro-
pose to have him work for them for
time, as he certainly will do if he is
From our acquaintancewith mayor
Fisher, we predict that he will be
surely elected, certainly so if the cleo
tors in his district admire, as we be-
lieve they do, a man who has the
"nerve" and "push" and the "pluck"
that we know he possesses. His many
friends in Hillsdale will watch with
anxiety the result of the 4th of No
vember and say to the electors of the
10th district, now that you have an
opportunity to vote for an honest man,
one who will faithfully represent you,
see to it, that no mishap shall happen
to him, and that he is elected, as he
ought to be, by good round MAORI
ty.-Hillsdale Democrat.
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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-10-15
Blaine Approved Boiling.

That there has been revolt among
Republicans against Mr.. Blaine can
not be denied, and certainly Mr..
Blaine can not reasonably find fault
with them for SO doing. A short time
before Cleveland was elected Govern
or of New York, Mr.. Blaine wrote
the following, which was intended to
injure Mr.. Folger, the Republican
candidate:
AUGUSTA, Me-, Oct. %, iss2.- Richard HdrriR0-
tom, Fsq--DEAR STRi II Is with extreme regret
that hnd myself unable 10 fulfil my long-stand-
ing engagement 20 speak I'm Delaware. Some
three weeks since / had severe attack OF
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IN COMMON GOODS,

For the everyday wants of every
day buyers, we have the largest as
sortment to select from, and parties
desiring such goods need look no fur
Their as our prices are always the low
est and our goods the best. Persons
visiting Detroit will find pleasure and
profit in spending an hour or two at
our rooms, and they are always well
come whether wishing to purchase or
not. Seeing is believing and we are
certain that careful examination of
our goods and prices will make us
new friends in every part of the State.
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State Ticket.

For Goveror,
JOSIAH W. BEGOLE, Of Genesee.
For Observation-Disclosures,
MATHEW IL. MAYNARD, OF Marquette.
For Secretary OF State,
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, OF Kalamazoo
For State Treasurer
JAMES BLAIR, Of Kent
For Auditor-General
GEORGE p. SANFORD, OF Ingham.
For Attorney General,
FRANCIS W. COOK, OF Muskegon.
For Commissioner Of the State Land Office,
JOHN H. DENNIS, Of Barry.
For Superintendent of Public instruction,
DAVID PARSONS, of Wayne.
For Member Of the State Board OF Education,
CHRISTIAN VANDERVEEN, OF Ottawa.
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He concluded his remarks with tn,
following appeal to workingmen:

My friends, / say to you that the whole doc
trine OF protection, so far as workingmen are
concerned, Is q delusiOn and snare. 1t prom
il reaches 10 you what 1t holds as though IL were
gold. but IL turns TO drOss as you touch it with
the fingers OF your hand. 1t Is n siren which
sings a song of sweetness and leads on to de-
struction. 1t is n will o. the wisp which takes
you away from the solid ground into the boys
and quagmlres, and there leaves you struggling
and perishing IL Is mirage that points out
beautiful pastures and refreshing waters that
forever elude your grasp. IL VIII lead you to
the pinnacleS OF the temple and show you the
world, which II is powerless TO bestow upon YOU
WOrkmen, II your employers will not learn this
lesson, YOU, rs employees learn IT, Learn that
this wall must be cut down that you must
world must be open 10 you. Vote this Chinese
wall down. Vote this protection policy down !;
vote this prohibltory tariff down, and then
assure you that better wages and sweeter lives
will come TO you than you have ever seen be-
fore,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-10-15

We nevertheless do not sanction the umpor.
tdtion Of foreign, tabor, or the admission Of
serU6e races, untitled By habits training, re,
fgion, or kindred for absorption into The
great body Of our people, or the citizenship
tohich our ldwS cOJT.-National Demo.
cratic Platform.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-10-15
Democratic County Convention.

The Democratic County Convention will DO held
at the Council Room on Saturday afternoon, Oct,
18TH at o'clock, forsthe purpose Of nominating
candidates for the various county offices, and TO
transact such other business may come before
the convention. Each ward will be entitled TO ~
Delegates, and each township TO delegates.
J. ID. TURNBULL.
Alpena Oct. :, 1854. Chairman.
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For Senator Goth Senatorial District,
JAMES MCNAMARA.
For Representative Alpena District,
GEORGE ]. ROBINSON.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-10-15

malarial fever. aud { have not sUhiricuilN re-
gained my strcngih 90 warrant mr u uticnpt-
ing a public speech. My physician torbids II
positively, and enjons rest and quiet.
have personal reasons Tor coming 10 Dele
ware aside from the good ! might nope 10 40
the Republican cause, and shall not be content
until have had AN opportunity In person 70
thank the good friends I'm your state VINO
have manifested on important occasions their
trust and confidence In me. Ihat Delaware
should sustain the Democratic party seems alto
gether anomalous. Her geographical position
her Industries, her progress IN manulaciuIts,
would All seem TO Any ner Strongly Nun W. inS
Republican administrations have shaped imam
cial and economic policies OF the country Dele
ware has enioyed "A new industrial life, and has
shown a remarkable development in wealth
and productive power. In the very same years
that Delaware has been reaping the richest ad-
yantages OF the protective system she has been
represented in Congress by the enemies Of that
For the remainder of the campaign Republic
cans everywhere should bend their energies TO
securing n majority in the House OF Represen-
tatves Whdteper cause Of Just discoRteHt may er-
isl tUiM STATE nominations uQdry ana uVusuy
GTpSf upOn he party, and whatever means may
be taken 10 resent such igrORgs and repel such IN
digniies, Il is evidently the duty OF All true he,
publicans 10 use every honorable effort To mold
control of the popular branch of Congress. In
that branch Is lodged the power 10 originate
revenue bills, and that carries with IL the incl
dental power OF fostering or disabling the en-
tire Industrial system Of the country. The Re
publicans may be safely trusted 10 do the first
There is serious danger that the Democrats will
do the second. am very truly yours,
JAMES G. BLAINE.
The nomination that Mr.. Blaine
designated as unfair and unjust was
that of Judge Folger, who served as
Secretary of the Treasury under Pres
ident Arthur, and whose death &C.
Cured a short time ago. Judge Fol
ger bears as honorable a character as
any man in the Republican party,
and yet Mr.. Blaine spoke of his NOM
ination as Il wrong and an indignity.
Folger's crime, as Blaine considered
it, was OH account Of being nomin-
ated by the stalwart branch of the
party, and the New York
Republican stalwarts propose to re-
pay Blaine back this fall.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-10-15
For Vice President
THOS. A. HENDRICKS,
Electoral Ticket.

JONATHAN W. FLANDERS, OF st, Joseph.
VIM. h. MORAN, of Wayne.
WILDMAN MILLS, of Sanilac.
HIRAM o. ROSE, OF Petoskey.
HERMAN G0ESCHEL, OF Saginaw.
ALFRED l.. WILLARD, Of Lenswee.
ANDREW HARSHAW, Of Alpena.
WILLIAM ID. THOMPSON, Of Jackson.
FREDERICK d. CARNAHAN, Of Ingham.
ALEXANDER +. KELSEY, OF Ionia.
AARON S. DYCKMAN, OF Van Buren,.
JOHN r. SAVIDGE, OF Antrim.
JOHN J. WATKINS, OF Lapeer.
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Nj. l.. Blair. Alderman 9th ward,
Scranton, Pa, stated Nov. 8, 'SS
He had used DR.. Thomas Eclectric
Oil for sprains, burns, cuts. and rbeu-
matism.
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Republican County Convention.

The Republican county convention
met last Saturday. The convention
was well attended. James A. Case
was chosen chairman and JAS. j. Pot
ter, secretary.
The vote for candidate for sheriff
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-10-15

Mr.. Fockler was declared the unani-
nous choice for candidate for sheriff.
For county clerk, j. G. Beekman
was nominated but declined. The
first ballot stood, Beckman, 26; I'D.
Sheahy, 2; and the rest of the 80 votes
divided among ten or twelve persons.
The chairman jocularly stated that
a motion would be in order for
candidates who had voted for them
selves to withdraw. 49,
After all the rest of the candidates
had been nominated, Frank ID. Spratt
was nominated unanimously for the
office of county clerk. A letter was
read in which he had declined the
Prohibition nomination for sheriff.
The balloting for candidate for
Troosuror ,,ova the follovinp result.
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Congressional.
Legislative Ticket.

For member OF Congress, Tenth District.
SPENCER o. FISHER.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-10-15

To cure any scrofulous disease OF
humor, try Ayers Sarsaparilla. II
cleanses the blood Of all impurities.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-10-15
Teachers Examination.

A public examination OF teachers will be held by
the Board OF School Examiners of Alpena county,
Oct 31st and Nov. LIST next, commencing at 10
o'clock An, in the lecture rooms of the First Bap-
fist church, Apena.
Teachers will bear in mind TINT in addition TO
the subjects usually considered, the late changes in
school law require applicants for certificates 10
be examined in Physiology, with special reference
10 the elects of alcoholic stmuants and narcotics
upon the human system.
T.. T.. LITTLE,
6si @ Secretary of the Board.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-10-15
Concerning cheap wheat he spoke
as follows

What do propose to do? What have tried
to do in the Congress OF the United States to
save the foreign market to the farmer?
would first break down this high protective tar
i'll for revenue only break down our walls so
you can go abroad with your wheat, and sell IL
to all the countries OF the world. Then, by
making reciprocity treaties with Canada, and
Mexico, and South America, and Germany, and
France the farmers of this country can have
market for their grain by this policy you will
have three or four hundred millions of people
taking your grain who don't buy a bushe1 Of II
something of this sort be brought around, YOU
will be selling your wheat at less than 30 cents
u bushel, rs predicted year ago.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-10-15

Moved by Mr.. Mellen that the report of
the Finance Committee be accepted and
warrants ordered drawn for the payment of
the several bills as recommended. Carried
by vote as follows Ayes-Dewey, Wagon
err Mellcn and Bruno. Nays-None
To tic Honorable the Board Of Education
ofMe city Of Apena:'
GENTLEMEN.-You Committee on Ex-
animation beg leave to report that Miss
Alice Hedges and Miss Jessie Lyon have
passed examinations emitting them to Bird
grade primary certificates and would rec
ommend that such certificates be granted
them. We would further recommend that
their temporary appointments rs primary
teachers be made permanent. Respectfully,
+. s. DEWEY,
J. w. SMITH,
HUGH r MELLEN.
Moved by Mr.. Bruno that the report of
the Committee be accepted and their recon-
mendations concurred in. Carried unan-
imously.
Moved by Mr. Dewey that warrant he
ordered drawn in favor of d. Appleton &
Co., for the sum of six dollars to pay
for the last number Of Appleton's encyclo-
pedia. Carried by vote as follows: Ayes
Dewey, Wagner, Mellen and Bruno.
Nays--None.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The President called the attention of the
Board to the State laws in regard to fire es-
capes.
Moved by Mr.. Mellen that the matter Of
fire escapes and building two storm houses
at the Central building be referred to a
special committee appointed by the chair,
and that they have power to act. Carried
by unanimous vote.
The President appointed as committee
Trustees Mellen, Dewey and Bruno.
Moved by Mr.. Wagner that the Execu-
tive Committee be and are hereby instruct
ed to purchase three suitable globes for the
use of the schools, and also suitable school
bell for the Third ward school. Carried by
unanimous vote.
On motion of Trustee Bruno the Board
adjourned.
A. HARSHAW,
JNo. S. McVIoAR, President.
Secretary.
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Frank Hurd.
Frank Hurd, of Ohio, in a recent
sneech. said regarding wool:

You know that stood alone among the men,
bers from this state I'm voting against an in
crease Of the duties on wool. / did IL chiefly
because did not believe that, rs representa-
tive of the people OF this district ought to
make WOODEN clothes dearer to the laborlng
classes, when already they were from 40 TO 80
per cent higher than they ought to be. I'D
growers or farmers Of Sandusky county. said
that the great masses of the people ought not to
be taxed any further for this great interest OF
bounty TO these men, II il was necessary, out Of
the public treasury, which would come from the
more general system OF taxation than this but
7 was not willing that the laboring classes
should pay this increase in order to put some
money into thepOckets OF the men who happen
ed to be in the business OF raising sheep.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-10-15

A delegate asked if the Republican
party was going to endorse Prohibi-
ton candidate, party which was
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-10-15
Board of Education.

The Board of Education of the city O
Alpena, met in regular session in the Score
tary's Office on Wednesday evening, Oct.
Sth, 1884, and was called to order at 500
by the President.
PRESENT Andrew Harshaw, President
John S. McVicar, Secretary; and Trustees
Dewey, Wagner, Mellen and Bruno.
Journal Of session held September 10th,
1884, and approved.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
From the Superintendent, statistical re-
port of the public schools for the month
ending Sept Goth, 1884.
Accepted and ordered placed on file.
From the Secretary the two reports call
ed for by resolution at last meeting. Ac.
copied and ordered placed on file.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
To the Hon. the Board Of Education Of The
city Of Alpena.
GENTLEMEN.-You Finance Committee
would most respectfully recommend tho
pavment of the following bills:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-10-15

Mr.. Knight was declared the unani-
nous choice Of the convention.
The convention expressed itself on
the Prosecuting Attorney Office as
follows:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-10-15
IN MEDIUM GOODS,

We have also large line suited to
all wants and prices, lower than ever
before.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-10-15

The most varied and complete as
sortment ever offered in Michigan.
We have enlarged and re-arranged
our Immense Warerooms to meet the
wants of an increasing trade and can
now offer purchasers BETTER sELEc-
TIoNs and LOWER PRICES than ever
before.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-10-15
In Fine Work

We show the latest designs and the
richest material and can always sup
ply such goods from stock on demand
or made up to order in styles unsur-
passed anywhere.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-02
ELECTRICITY in a Georgia Man.

Rome (Ga. Bulletin.
Speaking of the wonderful Lula Hurst and
her wonderful magnetic powers. y remarked a
prominent citizen at the telephone office the
other day, Il, myself, can do a little in the same
line"
"You can?7 came the astonished reply from the
assembled boys.
eyes, that l can. I have so cultivated the
electricity in my hands and arms that I have
got it down to a science. 1t has so wonderful an
effect on my ear that l can do most marvellous
things"
SHOW us what you can do" asked a seeker
after the wonderful.
"AIl right. Now one of You, or more, take
a pencil or stick and beat time on the table to
the first tune you think of, while | rest my hand
vpon this edge o 'the table. I'll in this way guar
antee TO tell you what you are playing"
Several aspirants for notoriety at once placed
themselves in position. beating time faithfully
on the designated article of furniture.
Several moments passed, and the electro mag
netic-improved- voltaic belt Roman remained as
it were in deep and profound thought.
The amateur musicians beat time as though
their lives depended upon it, or, perhaps, under
the influence of magnetism"
At length, becoming impatient, one of the
boys inquired:
SWell, can you tell what I am playing2"
why yes; l think you are playing the -
fool about as we'll us | ever saw it executed was
the reply of the magician.
The other performers Immediately suspended
operations as though the sticks they held were
bits of redhot iron, and began earthly eXamin-
ing the ceiling and floor. We will state positive
ly, however, that no slightest doubt Of the afore-
said citizens boosted power fingers in the minds
of those magnetic pupils. The lesson didn't
Hurst any of them, as we can learn, but they
don't want any more.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-02
Two Celebrated Dogs.
-"
Frank Leslie's Weekly.

Frank Leslie's Weekly.
Scamp and ''Thora" represent the highest
type of those peculiar and intelligent dogs, the
Dachshund, or badger dog. Although strangers
in this country they can trace their ancestors
back to the time of Ptolemy, and some of the
tombs excavated recently in Egypt have repre-
sensations of these dogs carved upon them.
They are used extensively for hunting in Austria
and Germany, while almost every peasant in the
Tyrol considers himself on the road to social
recognition if he possesses a "Tekel," or the
larger breed of these dogs, the smaller ones being
used by the royal family and nobility, which
makes the spiel dachshund, or smaller breed, a
very difficult animal for the outsider TO procure.
Twice a year the Emperors of Austria and Ger
many have a grand hunt with these dogs, whose
methods of getting their game is rather peculiar.
They are used for hunting badgers principally,
but can be trained for any ground game. They
are taken out into the woods and let loose, when,
instead of keeping in pack like fox hounds, they
scatter off to find their game. AS soon as a
hole is found they set up a peculiar baying
which Immediately brings up the hunters and
rest of the pack. Then the dogs are held while
search is made for the other enhance to the home
of the badger. That found, a pair of dogs are
held there, while the best fighter is sent into the
hole. The badger, being a plucky animal, gem
orally shows fight, and when he is brought out
by the dog is generally well used up, Some
times the badger runs, in which case he is caught
by the dogs at the entrance, 1t seldom happens
that the dog is killed. but in such cases the other
dogs show no reluctance to go in and finish the
fight.
The pair shown in our illustration have just
been imported by the well-known traveller and
special correspondent, Mr.. William Lee Howard,
whose travelling companions they have been
since they were six weeks old. Scamp the
male, is the pure yellow breed from Poland, and
has had great difficulty in getting accustomed to
the exasperating climate of New England, he
having taken up his abode in Hartford, Conn.
"Thora, " the female, is from the royal kennels
of Hanover, she having been presented to Mr..