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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-04

deck, at the place where the rudder
post comes through. In this plate a
hole is cut the size Of the rudder post
Parallel with the rudder post hole
and short distance from it, a deer
grove is cut in the upper side Of the
plate. Another iron casting is fasten.
ed around the rudder post, and on the
under side of this plate is a tongue
made to fit in the circular grove OF
the plate fastened to the main deck.
The main deck plate, therefore, holds
the weight Of the rudder, and the
grove and tongue serve not only to
keep the rudder in position, but also
allow the rudder post TO turn either
to port or starboard, as it is needed
If the shoe breaks, these iron sup
ports will yet hold up the rudder and
keep it in position, and thus enable
the vessel to reach port. In the old
style, where the shoe is necessary, if
the shoe should get broken, the rud-
der generally unships, and the vessel
is at the mercy of the waves. This
shoe is always many feet under water
when the vessel is aAoat, and conse-
quently the boat officers can not fix
any break without dry-docking their
vessel. Many vessels have been lost
by rudders unshipping, and the ina
bility of sailors to fix them while at
sea. With Captain Richardson's pat
ent, the main support of the rudder
is above water, where it can easily be
and repaired if necessary.
1t is simple, inexpensive, and yet an
invaluable device for securing the
rudder, and will, we believe, make
marine navigation still more safe, by
removing one of the weakest points
IF a vessel. A u. S. marine official,
who had inspected the rudder support,
,aid it was wonder some one had
not discovered it before, it was SO
simple and yet SO practical. We be-
ieve Uncle Sam will yet insist on all
boats being fitted with the
support.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-04

length of it. have used every rem
edy ! could hear Of for rheumatism
and sault rheum, but found nothing
to relieve me of pain have been SO
could not lie in bed at night. l COM
menced taking Rheumatic Syrup
have taken two bottles it has stopped
all pain; | can now get my regular
sleep; the sault rheum has nearly all
disappeared in fact, am feeling bet
ter this spring, since | commenced
taking your Syrup, than have for
years before. The Rheumatic is truly
a great blood purifier and a sure cure
for rheumatism, for have improved
every day since | commenced il use
until now am well man.
NEsoN MOORE.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-04
Wednesday, June 4, 1884.
Democratic State Convention.

The Democratic state Convention 70 select 4
state Central Committee and 10 appoint oelesat.es
Chicago on the sth day Of July next, 70 nominate
candidates for President and ee-Pfesdent Will be
held at Whites Grand Opera House IN the city OF
at ~ o'clock noon.
An voters OF this State irrespective Of past party
association and differences, who can unite with US
economical administration of government ana all
who favor a reduction of tariff taxation, and re-
form Of our tariff laws, cordially invited 70 par
ticipate in sending delegates TO this convention.
Each county is entitled 20 one delegate for each
Ave hundred votes cast for Governor at the last
general election and one for every fraction OF not
less than two hundred and fifty votes. Every or
gained county is entitled 10 at least two delegates,
and under the rule adopted a delegate must be a
resident Of the county he represents rs
Chairman.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-04

There is a possibility that the eel
ebrated McGibeny Family will spend
July and August in Huntsville recre-
ating and undergoing extensive must
cal instruction at the hands of some
of the best tutors in the country.
Such at least were the intentions of
the Family as expressed by Mr.. Nc
Gibeny personally to the editor of the
Review Wednesday morning. He
says that each year the children are,
for several weeks during the summer
period, placed under instruction of
the ablest professors in vocal and in
strumental music that can be secured,
such instruction being given daily,
though not in a manner to become
tiresome to the children, or interfere
materially with their recreative sports.
He thinks that Harrisville, from its
high elevation and invigorating lake
breezes, is about as healthful n town
as he could find for the Family, and
Agricultural Hall would serve as an
excellent place for the musical
school" and also roller skating rink
for the children. We believe our peo-
pie generally will be glad to welcome
this noted family in Harrisville for as
long stay as they may wish to make,
and also will endeavor to make it
pleasant for them while they remain.
We hope they will come.-Harrisville
Review.
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After considerable discussion the Comp
troller was instructed to see that every dog
in the city was assessed against its owner
as provided by the charter.
Two assistant census enumeralors were
appointed to act as enumerators, being
Adam Ludewig and Joseph Lusky.
The lot owner ON River street who had
not built his sidewalk was ordered to dc
80 at once.
City Treasurer was ordered to file hi,
bonds Immediately.
The guardians of the city then engaged
in another wrestle over the introduction OF
legal weights and measures, but no action
was taken. Alderman Warner thought the
only result of passing such an act would
be the expenses of another city official,
and the true remedy was for the citizen to re-
move his patronage from the merchant who
did not give just weight and measure. The
appointment of a weights and measures i'm
spector would not make dishonest mer-
chant honest. Mayor Hsrshsw stated that
he agreed with Alderman Warner on the
subject.
Fire department committee was instruct
ed to consult with the Chief Engineer and
sec if the expenses of the fire department
could not be reduced, without impairing its
efficiency. The subject got the usual dis
cussion, after which verbal fight took
place about sewers between the Second and
Third ward Aldermen, in which the Third
ward Aldermen came off victorious, being
reinforced by the First ward Aldermen.
Alderman Lynch fought nobly for his ward
but could not prevail against overwhelming
numbers. He wanted work to be COM
menced on the 9TH street drain, and Owens
and Campbell wanted the work on Dock
street drain begun. Warner and Wheeler
did not appear to favor more expense, so
they voted for the drain that had already
been ordered
The discussion brought out the fact that
there was only about 200 feet of "a inch
tile on hand, but shipment was expected
every day. At a previous session it was
stated that there was enough of such tile
on hand for the Dock street drain, but some
of it had been used in the End street sewer.
1t appears the amount on hand was not as
large as was believed to be.
But few spectators now remained in the
room. As the hour hand drew near eleven
o'clock the city attorney, street commission
en- police justice and most of the spectators
got tired and left, and the Council was
somewhat like Sir John Moore, being left
alone in their glory.
The report of Ordinance committee
against the dray ordinance was taken from
the table, but Council refused to concur
with them.
Three of the spectators now left.
A motion to adjourn was lost, but spec
tator concluded it was carried as far as he
was concerned, and he lit out.
Another motion to adjourn was lost
Alderman Warner then asked permission |
Of Council to introduce at next meeting an
ordinance in regard to where drays shall be
ocated. Granted.
At seventeen minutes past eleven o'clock
?. NJ, the Council adjourned for two weeks.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-04
Matching Chickens by Steam.

Science and invention will not even
let the hens alone, and they are to be
deprived of their monopoly of raising
spring chickens. One of these patent
chicken hatchers has lately been in.
troduced into this county by Duane
Butterfeld. 1t is located in Alpena
township, about three miles from this
city, on the Case road. 1t has ca
pacity for Matching about 800 chicken.
in about twenty days. The eggs are
placed in trays, there being two tiers
in the Butterfeld machine. AT one
end of the box in which the eggs are
placed, is small iron boiler, under
which is lamp. A pipe leads from
the boiler and extends to the inside Of
the hatcher. An even temperature Of
102 degrees is needed to hatch the
eggs. On top Of the hatcher is a
battery and clockwork machinery,
This battery and clockwork regulates
the lamp SO as to keep up an even
temperature. When the temperature
gets too high, the lamp wick is turned
down by the machinery and sort Of
door opens at the top of the hatcher.
When the temperature inside the
hatcher gets below 1O2 degrees, the
door closes on top, the lamp wick is
turned up and the requisite heat main
tanned. All this work of regulating
the heat is done by the aid of an electri-
cal machine, no assistance being need
ed from man except to see that the
machine is in proper running order.
The heat is derived from steam in the
pipes. The eggs are turned at certain
intervals. When the young chicken
breaks its way out Of the shell, it is
kept in the hatcher until it is thor
oughly dry, and then it is removed to
to another apartment, also heated by
steam. This second place acts as a
sort of mother hen to keep the newly
Matched chickens warm. AS soon as
they are strong enough they are allow
ed to run about the yard. At the
time Of our visit nearly a hundred
chickens had been Matched. Those
that were at large appeared as lively
and vigorous as if Matched by the old
way. The machine cost about $3.50,
and we know of no reason why it will
not prove successful speculation,
and "spring" chickens can be produced
at any time. AS one person remark
ed as he observed the machine "The
next thing got up will be machine
into one end Of which you place the
eggs, and they will come out at the
other end either in the shape Of full
grown pullets, or else as chicken pot
pie" The hatchery is well worth a
visit
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-04
CheesbrO,s Musical Dials.

1t is with great pleasure that we
announce to the public the issuing of
the first publication of these wonder
full instructive mediums of musical
information. Mr.. Cheesbro is too well
known here as successful teacher
and musician to need one word of
praise from us, and judging from let
tiers which came into our possession
to print from, from many of the most
noted musical men of this country, it
is evident that Mr.. Cheesbro holds an
enviable position in the estimation of
these gentlemen. We have printed
nearly eight thousand dials, from fine
plates madein Philadelphia. The work
done on them will, we think, fully up
hold the good name this Office has the
honor of enjoying as practical printers.
We arc sorry to say we are not per-
sonally sufficiently posted in musical
lore to entirely appreciate the con-
tents of this work, but conclude they
must be very fine indeed, when such
wsll-known musical authorities in our
own State, as Prof Hahn, of the mus
ical conservation in Detroit, Prot.
Pease, of the State Normal school, of
Ypsilanti, and Profs. Bachelor, Cole,
Nicolai, Vet, Drake, Gilchrist and
others of Detroit, besides a host of
letters from musicians in various parts
of the country and in Canada, endorse
them. Oliver Ditson, of Boston, says
the dials are the best thing of their
kind that ever entered his office. 1t
may not be out of place to give the
closing remarks from Prof Roney, of
East Saginaw, who is careful, thor
ough and conscientious teacher and
writer. He says, / will also add the
following, which you are at liberty to
use as you see fit: "You are entitled
to medal for having condensed so
much valuable musical information
in such small compass, and in such
an ingenious and systematic, clear
and concise manner for ocular demons
tration. The musical dials will prove
a valuable assistant to every wide
awake teacher, and / heartily recon-
mend them" Prof Roney is now us
ing the dials in his classes: Prof.
McChesney, superintendent of must
cal instruction in the public schools
of Detroit, is delighted with them,
and says: "The dials will prove to be
Of the greatest assistance to teacher
and pupil alike, and they will save
their cost in three or four lessons"
We must now stop, although we have
sufficient matter as the foregoing to
fill one page Of the ARGUS.
Prof Cheesbro will make flying
visit to the musical institutions of the
State, in order to introduce his dials
before the summer vacation begins.
We know that we have abundant
company when we wish him all the
success possible. The dials will be
placed on sale to-day at Mr.. Wittel.
shofer's.
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Democratic National Convention.

The National Democratic Committee having met
in the city Of Washington, on the 22d OF February
1854 has appointed Tuesday, the eighth OF July
next at noon, as the time, and chosen the city OF
Chicago as the place Of holding the National Dem
ocratio Convention.
Each State is entitled 10 Observation-Disclosures
eoual 10 double the number of its Senators and
Representatives Of the Congress OF tho United
States The Democrats of each organized Terri
tory and the District Of Columbia, are invited TO
send two delegates subject 10 the decision Of Con-
yention as to their admission All Democratic con-
sentative citizens of the United States, irrespective
Of past political associations and differences who
can unite with us in the effort for pure, econ
omical and constitutional government, are cordial
" invited to join in sending delegates TO the Con-
yention. -
WIN. II. BARNUM,
Chairman
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-04
A Valuable Invention.

The steamer Flora took with her
last Saturday the castings for support
ing her rudder, which was recently
invented by Captain'C Charles A. Rich
ardson, of the tug Ralph, and has
been patented by him. BY using
Captain Richardson's patent, it is
claimed that there is no danger Of a
rudder being unshipped in case the
shoe should be broken. The patent
is as follows. An iron plate is fas-
tened to the upper side Of the main
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-04
Marine-Clearances.

Inc ioiloWinS stednneTs anu Nesseis
cleared from this port during the past
week
May Goth.
Steamer Metropolis, 10th hip, Bay City
Steamer Atlantic, 81. Ignacc.
Steamer City Of Mackinac, It'll trip, Detroit.
Steamer Pearl, i3th trip, Detroit.
Barge Lady franklin, $4,000 lumber, Buffalo.
Barge Monitor, $40, 900 lumber, Erie.
Schooner Hattie Wells, 100000 lumber, Toledo.
Steam barge wcstford, $4,000 lumber, Buffalo.
May 9th.
Steamer Arundel, 18th trip, Bay City
Steamer City Of Cleveland, st. Ignace.
Steam barge Han, 10000 lumber, Tonawanda.
Barge Harmon, 100000 lumber, and 100000
shingles, Tonswanda.
Barge Light Guard, $4,000 lumber, Buffalo.
barge Russian, eosoco lumber, and soo,ooo
shingles, Buffalo.
May 18th
Steamer Atlantic, It'll "trip, Detroit.
Steamer City OF Cleveland, 18th trip, Detroit
ST. barge Garden City, 10000 lumber, Cleveland
Barge HInckley, $4,000 lumber, Cleveland.
Barge Lathrpp, $4,000 lumber, Cleveland
Barge wend the Wave, 1000 lumber, sandusky,
May 18th.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-04
One Of the Worst Cases OF Sault Rhcum
Cured BY Rheumatic Syrup.

WoLcory, n. Y, May p, 's2.
Rheumatic Syrup Co.
Gents-I take this opportunity TO
express my thanks for what your
Syrup is doing for me. ] have been
troubled with rheumatism for years,
and sault rheum has been nearly all
over my body, but for the last few
years has settled in my right arm,
my arm being broken out the entire
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-04

Steamer Arundel, iith trip, Bay City.
Steamer City Of Mackinac, st. Ignsce.
Steamer Pearl, iith trip Detroit
Steamer Flora, 81. Ignaoe.
Barge COTE, 10000 lumber sandusky.
Schooner Mead, 5000 posts, Chicago.
Steam barge cowie, 10000 lumber. Cleveland.
May 30th.
Steamer Metropolis 18th trip. Bay City
Steamer City of Mackinae sth trip. Detroit.
Schooner Maize, 100000 lumber, Toledo
Schooner Casey, $4,000 lumber, sandusky.
May 3lst
Steamer Arundel, 10th trip, Bay City.
Steamer City Of Cleveland. 81. Ignace.
Steamer Flora, sth trip, Detroit
st. barge Rhoda Stewart, 30o, 900 lumber, Toledo
Barge waverly, $4,000 lumber. Detroit
June LIST.
Steamer Pearl, st. lgnace.
Steamer City Of Cleveland, iith trip, Detroit.
Steamer City Of Mackinac, 81. Ignace.
Barge Stewart, 100000 lumber, Toledo.
Schooner Minnie Davis 1874, 900 Detroit.
Barge Tyson, $4,000 lumber, Toledo.
Barge Sonora, $50, 900 lumber, Toledo
Schooner Consuelo, 400 posts, Buffalo.
The lumber shipped went to the fol-
lowing Dorts:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-04
The Great American Chorus,

Sncezlng, snufing and coughing This
is the music all over the land just now.
And will be until June. 1--WE got such
an awful cold in my head" Cure II with
Ely's Cream Balm or It may end in the
toughest form Of Catarrh. Maybe you
have catarrh now. Nothing is more nau-
seous and dreadful. This remedy masters
1t as no other ever did. Not snuff not
liquid. Applied by the finger to the
nostrils. Pleasant, certain, radical.
Kearney says the Chinese must 20 but
before they go, we wish TO inform them
and everybody else that Adamson's Bo-
tanic Balsam continues TO win the day in
curing coughs, colds and all difficult
breathing. Price 35 and - cents. Trial
bottles 10 cents.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-04
Council Proceedings.

About six persons we're present when
Council was called to order at Sis o'clock,
Monday night, June I'd, 1884 Council all
present except Alderman Wheeler, who APP
pcared soon after.
PETITIONS.
j. Beck & Co. asked permission TO lay a
drain from their brewery TO Second street
drain. Granted.
COMMUNICATIONS.
G. w. Shoemaker, surveyor, stated by
letter that he was out Of a job, and desired
TO know il Council had any streets TO be
surveyed In order to hurry up the Coun.
Gil, he stated he was making arrangements
10 survey in Kansas. The communication
was ordered filed.
The Mayor drew attention to the condi.
ton of the streets that they needed an
other coating Of saw-dust, and that tho
Minor Lumber Co. and Butterfeld & Crabl,
would supply the necessary pulverizet
plank. The discussion brought out III,
fact that the sawdust would be placed or
the streets free Of charge, up TO reason
able distance from the said mills. Tn,
matter was referred to the street committee
Also, that j. NJ. Twiss had taken out last
year resident auctioneers license, had
left town, but had returned this year and
was selling goods on said license Council
revoked the license
HILLS.
Comptroller recommended payment o
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-04
Democratic County Convention.

The Alpena Democratic county convention viii
be held at the Council Room on Saturday after
noon June 18th, 1854, at o'clock, for The purpose
Of electing three delegates TO attend the Demo-
cratic State Convention.
All persons in favor of reform Of national affairs
a pure and economical government and a reduction
Of the war taxes cordially invited TO partici-
pate in eleoting the delegates, -
JAMES ID. TURNBULL,
Chairman County Committee.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-04

BEWARE OF FRAUDs.-Be sure you
get the genuine DIR. Thomas Eclectric
Oil. Ii cures colds, Group, asthma,
deafness and rheumatism.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-04

Benjamin +. Butler has been nomi-
mated as candidate for President, by
the Greenback and Autobiography
parties.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-04

The Greenback party has declared
that the paper money question is of
more Importance than the reduction
of the heavy war tariff taxes.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-04
Hotel Arrivals.


During the past week the arrivals at tn,
hotels were as follows;
ALrENA HOUSE.
q. A. HOLSTER, Rochester, N. Y.
T. j. Hogan, Detour.
A. Allen, Boston.
w. II. Davis 81. Clair.
c. C. NcGregor Port sanilac
II. X. Nicholson, New York.
DIR. w. II. GUN. @. T.. Gumbinsky. A. A. Billiard
L. b. Myrick, II. II. Momley, Detroit.
ii. Diltman, Grand Rapids
l.. b. Wheeler, I. ID. Carleton. Port Huron, Mich
NJ. Sheppard, Norwich, Ontario.
X. II. wetmore, T. W o'Brien, New York
A. p. Lovejoy Columbus, Ohio.
A. Rose, Bay City.
W Lurkc, East Saginaw.
CENTRAL HOTEL.
L. Walker, East Saginaw.
H. L. Gardiner, Battle Greek
q. b. Weston, Jackson.
l. jameson, Detroit,
p. X. Franks, Mackinsc.
j. wilson. Presquc Isle.
j. Kelly, Detroit
j. Engel, Bay City
L. Wilson, Ludington.
+. Wilson, East saginaw
]. c. Rowland, Toledo.
II. r. Potts, Detroit.
L. Hull. Harrisville
]. Wright, Flint.
j. Reid and G. H. McEvoy, Detroit
GoLLIsd HOUSE,
c. c. Bisben, X. Schroeder, Toledo.
A. b. Illoway, Allegheny
J. Zimmerman, Flint
II. Fuller. Richmond.
j. Connolly, Marquette.
W. e. MaeKenns, N. J. Redmsn, New York.
]. Homberger, J. Il. Wilcox, Bay City.
H. Drcerschmid, T. Gerber, l.. b. Gordon, J. F
winkler, East Saginaw
L. Jones, J. C. Pyees, Z. A. Busbee, l. Springer,
T L. Harvey Chicago
VIM. Connor, Rochester, n.
G. W. Mana, Milwaukee
G. N. Ryan, sandusky
IL. d. Cary, Buffalo.
]. b. Tuttle East Tawas.
T. c. vanHoobrant, Groverville, n. Y.
g. C. Chapman, Cedar Springs.
C. A. Hurd, Buffalo.
4. Hudson, Flint.
H. Flomell Kalamazoo.
I. A. Manchester, Boston
w Cening, T. Bart, II. d. Brccso, NJ {, kuyett
c. l.. Boumme, c. c. Edwards, IL. L. Kendrick, r.
b. Moore, q. II. Berlin, ID. Noe. J. Reid q. b. Me-
Evoy, J. Robinson, s. Heyman, Detroit, Mich.
Aida Lawrence, Eva Earle, Mrs Lawrence,
Mamie Ponsonby, r. French. j. Z. Lester, G, st.
Martin, r. Hickman 1. Springer and J p. Railing
Of the Lawrence troupe.