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The steamer Central city and the Kxcur-
sion steamer Charles Morgan ~ Coii'~loa
On the Missts>ippi--The Central CITY sunk
HUT Her Crew saved--fRnlc Among tho
Excursionists on tho Morgan.
sr. Loris. Mo-. July "a.
As the excursion boat Charles Morgan
was returning 70 this city from Montc-
sano Springs saturday night, having on
board The Germania Club, three or four
hundred strong, she met with an unplcus-
ant experience which caused scene of
the widest confusion on board, and
might have resulted seriously. The Nor
gan was proceeding swiftly up stream,
and about 500 wards In front Of her was
the steamer Charles r. Chouteau, Ike
wise on her return. AZ Hose
Shoe Bend the Central city, bound for
Memphis, with a cargo Of -four and pro-
ducc, valued at $4,000, under command
OF Captain billiard, attempted 70 pass
between the Chouteau and Morgan, but
In the darkness, Pilot Smith, Of the Nor
gan, did not see the Central City, and
the smaller vessel was struck amidships.
sixteen men were on board, and they
were all rescued by the crew Of tile Nor
gan Just as their boat began to sink.
The cargo OF the Central City Is a total
loss. Al the time 81 the collision, which
might have been more serious. the crowd
on the Morgan were dancing co.
tillion. When the two boats came
together with crash terri
bic scene Of confusion ensucd. Many
rushed franticaily around the decks, yell
Ing and crying. Several ladies' tainted,
and the panic was for q time uncontrol.
liable. Men and women desperately seized
lfe-preservers and strapped them on.
The crew and officers Of the Morgan as
sured the excited crowd that there was
no danger, but they could not be pacinrI,
and for several minutes the shrieks aud
cries made the coolest OF the excur-
sionlsts trcmble. AZ last, when
IL was seen that the Morgan
was not damaged the throng grew
calmcr, but the enjoyment Of the evening
had all been destroyed by the collision,
and everybody was glad 20 get back u
the wharf. Al point above the J,ffcr-
son Barracks the crew ~ the Central
City were provided with boats from the
Morgan and went ut once to look after
the wreck, and the captain and
mate came up on the Morgan Cap
tain billiard says that nc blew
the whist & on his boat, but Pilot
Smith, Of the Morgan, protests that be
did not hear II, and Il was Impossible 10
soc anything few feet away, because
Of the Chouteau being ahead, aud The
night was very dark, heavy clouds cover
ing this section Of the country after sun
set The Captain Of the Central City
lays all the blame az the door u the Nor
gan's officers, and heavy damage suit
will cnsue.
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An Ohio Woman Makes q Vigorous Defense
~ fer Property against Parry 81 Rail
road Surveyor Potent shotgun ArEu-
unsatisfactory aud spells.
WHEELING. W. VA. July IA
A dispatch from Powhattan, o., states
that the preliminary survey for railroad
through that place has been temporarily
suspended by Mrs. Lavina Warren,
through whose premises the line was 70
run. Mrs. Warren, who Is wcli-known
for the alleged killing % her husband,
for which she ha only lately been
pardoned from the Penitcniiary,
was violently opposed 70 the
line going through her premises,
and notified the County Commissioners
that she would shoot any Of the survey
ing party who tre~pasSed on her land
Two days ago the surveyors, accom-
panied by County Surveyor Mitchell and
Hon. j. W. shannon, started the line.
Mrs. Warren procured shotgun and,
As the party reached her fence. took aim
from clump Of bushes at Mr.. shannon,
who was climbing the fence, and fired.
The charge took on the top Of
the gcntlcman's hat. aud he, with the
others Of the party. fled. with Mr.. War
rem ia pursuit. She made for shannon,
and nearing him, fired again. An unseen
ditch upset shannon, and also saved his
life. lie crawicd out, mud up the neck,
and FASTENED 70 Powhattan, where the
rest Of the party had preceded him.
Mrs. Warren has captured the surveying
apparatus, and has them In her possess
session, they not having been called for.
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Two Friends Becosne Involved Ia nm AItera-
cation Resulting Ia the Death ~ sosh--
Each Receives bullet Through the Head
and Heart
DALLAS. Tx. July -.
There was most lamentablc double
tragedy In the National Hotel saturday
night In which two Of the most prom
inent young men d this city evidently
fought duel 70 the death. w II. Beale
and Bowie Strange were found lying dead
in room In the third story o. the hotel.
Strange was partially dressed and Bealc
nearly stripped, showing that they
fought as tSey were about 70 retire
for the night. The pistol q each
was lying by his side. Both ap-
pearcd to be shot through the heart, and
curiously, also through the head The
doors 10 their suite Of rooms were locked,
but were broken open when the pistoi
shots were heard. They were de-
voted friends, but are said 70 have
had hard words shortly before the
tragedy, and one was heard 70 say 70 the
other: ~ Will kill you" The announce
ment Of their death has created pro-
found sensation. A gentleman VINO
roomcd across the hall from them, tcs'i-
fed az the inquest that be heard them
quarrclIng several inmates before The
shooting, and both appeared % be very
angry with each other. Shortly after
wards he heard pistol shots. Rumors
are afioat pointing 70 woman IN the
case, but the inquest gave no clcw ~
such conclusions. So far the bottom
cause d the tragedy ri mystery.
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81 their not being ready we're New York
and New Jersey.
Tho Committee on Platform presented
4 report on the subject Of chairman
OF the NatlonAi Committee, which had
been referred 10 them. The COMMITTEES
reported 4 resolution providing that the
committee shall not be restricted Ia their
choice Of chairman 20 the members ~
the committee, which was unanimously
adopted.
Congressman Morrison was then rec
ognized 70 present the report Of the
COMMITTEE OK PLATFORM
and the accompanying resolutions. lie
began % read aud was listened TO with
great attention, but silence inside Of the
Convention was seriously disturbed by
the shouts from the tsroats of thousands
Ia front Of the building as q bulletin
announced that II was possible ballot
would be reached tonight.
General Butler arose 70 present .
minority report nc the conclusion Of MT
Morrlson's reading.
THE MINORITY REPORT
may be summarized as follows: /. That
no taxes, direct or indirect, can be right
fully imposed upon the people, except 70
meet the expenses Of an economically adj
ministered Government. 2. That the reye-
nue. necessary for the ordinary expenses
Of the Government should be raised BY
customs duties upon imports. 3. That
all materials used In arts and manufact-
ures and the necessities Of life not pro-
duced in this country shall come In free,
and that all articles Of luxury should Be
taxed IS high as possible up 70 the coll
lection point. 1. That In opposing GUS
toms duties the law must De carefully
adjusted to promote American enterprise
and industries, not 70 create monopo-
lies, aud to cherish and foster
American labor. II provides further
that labor has right 10 demand OF the
Government 70 establish tribunals In
which the great controversies arising be-
tween labor and capital, which may lead
to revolution, may be judicially and
Justly determined with the fullest power
to enfoic. their DEGREES, and that labor
has q right TO demand q just share OF the
profits Of its own productions. II views
with alarm the absorption OF pablic lands
BY corporations and individuals, and de-
mlnds Of Congress 70 apply appropriate
remedies with stern hand, 50 that the
lands Of the people may be held by the
many and not by the lew.
THE PLATFORM ADOPTED.
Morrison moved the previous question
on the report and substitute. aud il was
ordered. The vote was then taken by
States on Buffers substitute, and IL was
rejccted-ayes, ~ ~; nays, ia ~
When the vote Of Indiana was being an
nounccd Senator Voorhees, stated that he
wished specially to have his vote record
"a III the ALTERNATIVES The oue<flon RI.
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CHICAGO. ILL.,. July II.
The hour at which the Convention
adjourned last night, coupled with the
isct that the THERMOMETERS was close onto
the ninctics IN the shade, acted as an
effectual damper on the punctual In
stincts which 80 far have characterized
the Convention. At ten o'clock, the hour
appointed for rcassembing, only twenty
delegates were III their seats and less
than half Of the gallery space was &C.
cupicd.
AZ OVATION TO HENDRICKS.
Shortly after ten O'Clock Hendricks en-
tered the hall. As soon As he was recog-
nizcd the audience arose and gave him
All ovation, the cheering continuing for .
minute or more. He took his seat and
was soon surrounded BY friends aud pc.
lltlcal admirers.
JOHN KELLY RECEIVED WELL.
The ovation which Hendricks received
was equaled by that which welcomed
John Kelly ~ he entered the hall, the au-
diencc giving him three times three.
At 1850, President Villas arrived and
q once called the Convention 10 order.
Rev. Or. Clinton Locke, Of Grace Epis-
copal Church, Chicago, made the opening
prayer, calling upon God 10 direct the
proceedings ~ the Convention.
When the prayer was concluded the
chairman made IN eloquent appeal for
order during the day.
Before the call IL states on the second
ballot was ordered Pennsylvania with
drew the name Of Samuel ,. Randall.
THE ROLL. OF STATES.
All ~ .. m, the roll Of States was
ordercd for the second ballot, on the
| nomination Of candidate for the Prcsi-
| dency
Alabama Bayard n, Mcdonald !,
\ Cleveland 5.
4 Arkansas Cleveland IA.
| California Thurman 10.
4 Colorado--ClcycIand ..
| Observation-Disclosures IL.
l DeIawarc--Bayard y.
1 Florida Bayard 2, Cleveland 9.
Georgia. ayard 10, Cleveland "a.
/ Illinois Hendricks |, Cleveland -,
Bayard 3, Mcdonald |.
When illinois voted one for Hendricks
there was demonstration lasting nearly
half an hour.
Hendricks arose after the demonstra-
ton and Kelly and Tammany crowded
around him. The cheering continued.
There was immense enthusiasm.
During the entire demonstration Hen
bricks appeared 10 be In great state q
agitation, although be smiled and tried
u converse with those around him.
when Illinois was called 70 complete
hcr vote She cast 80 for Cleveland, ant
another demonstration broke out, thi'
time for tile New York Governor. Tn
Convention ,Als once more In an uproar
the Cleveland men endcavoring 70 coun
tcract the effect Of the Hendricks demon
stration.
I, when order was restored tho ballo
proceeded, and after the roll q States
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Prcc~~dIrE~ % the National psnccrnt'-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Cleveland, 70 New
York. Nominated for she frs<isiensy "n
the second 1ialies--Ihena. a. ttenslr'ek-,
81 Gnaiana, Receives Every Vote ~ Inc
Convention for tise second fiace-An
Inspiring scene - the Close % the Con-
vention.
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geants alarms were distributed, and
everything was done 70 preserve order.
DR.. Lorimcr. the distinguished south
Side Baptist minister opened the pro-
ceedines with prayer.
The Committee on Platform reported
that they were not ready 20 submit the
platform, aud would not report Il before
up. IN. Leave 70 sit during the day WAS
granted.
motion 10 admit TO the hall all
Democratic clubs on their badges was
refused.
The Chair ruled that the call OF States
for nominations must now proceed, and
after Il short discussion ON q resolution
Of Mr. Louden providing for the printing
81 the platform, the call or States was
proceeded with.
The business q making nominations
was opened by General y. q. Mansur, Of
Missouri, who seconded the nomination
Of Thurman. Mansur was suffering
from extreme hoarseness and the effort
10 speak loud enough 70 enable $4,000
people to hear was evidently painful
one. lie characterized Thurman as the
Bismarck Of America, amid prolonged
thceItAss aA4 seSS1ueu LIS ntm'he'
ton.
Thomas G. Powell, Of Ohio, took the
platform to nominate lioadley. lie did
not get even ripple Of applause.
RANDALL NOMINATED.
Ex-senator Wallace, In presenting
Randall's name, was applauded again
and again, and at once plunged into an
eloquent speech, the best yet heard on
the floor and the most warmly received.
The clerk announced the names OF can
dIdates as follows: Thomas T. Bayard,
Joseph Il. Mcdonald, John g. Carlisle,
Grover Cleveland. Allan q. Thurman, s.
J. Randall, George Hoadly-
motion TO adjourn prevailed, and
at2;25 the big hall was emptied amid the
playing Of bands, the shouting Of the
multitude and the gayest commotion.
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CHICAGO ILr... July 10.
The Convention was called 10 nrder q
precisely I A .05 .. m. when nearly all the
delegates were In their seats. The scene
was the liveliest 81 any that has been W.T.
messed - far. The galleries were full
and there WAS confusion everywhere. A
large iorce 81 police and assistant SER
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At COZ D. m. the call Of the States be-
gan o. the question Of suspcnding the
order Of business and 70 decide whether
the Convention should take recess or adj
iourn A vote on recess being taken by
call Of the roll Of States. II was carried
10 adjourn Till 10 :3O 4. m. tomorrow
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-09-17
IL Will Curc YOu!

GOLDEN SEAL BlTTERS are the
great blood purifier, liver and kidney rem
edy and life giving principle, perfect
renovator and invigorator OF the system
carrying away all poisonous matter and
restoring the blood to healthy condition,
enriching it, refreshing and invigorating
both mind and body. They arc easy OF
administration, prompt in their action,
certain in their results, safe and reliable in
all forms of disease. Every moment OF
our lives, every part of our bodies, is
wearing out aud IL being built up anew.
This work is accomplished by the blood.
The blood If pure makes the entire circuit
of the body every seven minutes. But II
il becomes weak or vitiatcd and does not
perform its work properly the system is
actually poisoned by the WORKOUT matter
clogging the vital organs instead of lcav-
ing the body. Cleanse the blood when
ever you find its impurities bursting
through the skin in pimples, cruptions,
sores, etc. Keep the liver in order, the
blood pure, health of the system will fol-.
low. Take GOLDEN SEAL BITTERS
and no others. Sold by Field & Gray,
and Seaman d Dafoe.
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Meteorological Report.

During the week ending Monday,
sept. 10Th, 1884, the meteorological
report of the weather at Alpena city,
was as follows:
Highest temperature, 90 degrees, on the 9TH.
Lowest temperature, 81 degrees, ON the lith.
Average temperature, co., degrees.
Highest barometric pressure, 3O.509 inches.
Lowest barometric pressure, 29.7o5 inches.
Total rain fall, 1867 inches.
Prevailing wind, from the northwest.
Highest velocity of the wind, IS miles, from tho
west on the 10th.
Total movement OF the wind during the week,
iii3 miles.
Greatest daily rainfall i.6l inches, on tho 10th.
4. I, JAMES J. FITZGERALD,
Serg't Signal Corps, U. s. A.
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Of great sums OF money In the purchase
OF voters. The purchasable vote will &c
almost en- massc TO the Republican side
/ Here in Baine'S own city, out of total
vote of 1900 there are about 400 that can
be bought. The price per head ranges all
the way from ~ TO $50. Most of them
20 at $40. The Democrats are poorly or
gained, and will do well IL they poll their
strict party vote.
The result in Maine can not be
fairly judged by the majority. The
total vote they received should be COM
pared with their total vote at the
State elections in proceeding Presi-
Dental years. At the last election
the Republicans exerted themselves
to their utmost to get ont n full vote.
Every voter who could be got to the
polls was brought; every voter who
was for sale was purchased. In fact
every thing possible was done by the
Republicans to get large vote. Now
compare the Republican vote this
year with the vote cast at State cleo
tions in other presidential years. The
figures are copied from the New York
Sun:
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Marine learances.

The following steamers and vessel.
cleared from this port during the pas
week: '''
September sth. .-'.
Steamer Metropolis 5oth trip, Bay City.
Steamer City Of Mackinac, 37th trip, Detroit.
steamer Atlantic, 81. Ignace.
Schooner Monitor, $4,000 lumber, Cleveland.
Schooner Bissel. 100000 lumber, Tonawanda.
st. barge r. Stewart, 2so, 900 lumber, sandusky.
September 9th 'i'-I..
Steamer Arundel, 5sth trip, Bay City
Steamer City of Cleveland, st. Ignace.
Barge Sonora, $40. 900 lumber, sandusky.
Barge Stewart, 100000 lumber, Toledo.
September 10th.
Steamer Metropolis, Goth TIP, Bay City.
Steamer Atlantic, DIST trip, Detroit,
Steamer City of Cleveland, 43rd trip, Detroit.
Barge Light Guard, 100000 lumber, Buffalo.
September 18th.
Steamer Arundel, 59th trip, Bay City,
Steamer City of Mackinac, 81. Ignace.
Steamer Flora, st. Ignace.
September 18th.
Steamer Metropolis, 6ist trip, Bay City.
Steamer City Of Mackinac, Ssth trip, Detroit.
Barge Harmon, $780, 900 lumber, Buffalo.
Steam barge Hail. 10000 lumber, and $4,000
shingles. Buffalo. ID. ,.
Schooner Goodman, 100000 lumber. Chicago.
Barge Russian, $40 900 lumber, Tonawanda.
Schooner Smith and Post, 230 900 lumber, Detroit.
September 18th.
Steamer Arundel, 6Oth trip, Bay City.
Steamer City Of Cleveland. st. Ignnce.
Steamer Flora, Gard trip, Detroit
Barge waverly, 10000 lumber. Cleveland
September 1Nh.
steamcr City Of Cleveland, iith trip, Detroit.
Steamer City Of Mackinac, So. Ignace.
The lumber shipped went to the fol-
lowing ports:
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by UNANIMOUS vote.
MISCELLANEOUS.


Moved by Mr.. Dewey that Mrs. 4. Scarf
be appointed japitor Of the Baldwin street
school at n salary of $500 per month. Car
ricd by vote as follows; Ayes Potter,
Dewey, Gjorud aud Bruno
By Mr.. Dewey supported by Mr. Bruno.
RcSoicod, That the secretary be instruct
cd Ia have the Baldwin street school insur-
cd for tho sum of ~ 900 ~ follows $500
on building and 200 on furniture also the
new addition To the Second ward school for
5000 M follows: $500 ON building and
500 on furniture, each Of the above to be
placed for term of three years Carried
by vote rs follows Ayos--Pottcr, Dewey,
Giorud aud Bruno. Nsys-Nonc.
Moved by Mr.. Potter, supported by Mr..
Bruno that tho Executive Committee be in
structed TO purchase stove and wood for
Baldwin street school. Carried by vote as
follows; Aycs-Potter Dewey, Gjorud
and Bruno.
Moved by Mr.. Potter, supported by Mr..
Dewey, that the secretary be instructed to
have list drawn off of all the insurance
on the different school buildings and also
the furniture in each room and report to
the Board at its next regular meeting.
Carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Dewey that the secretary
be instructed 10 furnish statement to this
Board at the next regular meeting of the
condition of each fund in the treasury at
that time Carried by unanimous vote.
Moved by Mr.. Potter, supported by Mr..
Dewey, that G. n. Cornell be allowed -
days from this date to complete his con-
tract on the Baldwin street school, as re-
quested by him. Carried by unanimous
vote.
On mutton the Board adjourned.
A. HARSHAW,
FRANK l.. WEAN, President.
Secretary pro TEN.
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Detroit Markets.

The following market quotations
are copied from the Detroit Free
Press of September 10th;
Wheat, 70 to ISL per buslcl. ''.'
Oats per bushel, 90 TO 30i. "a aa.a
Flour per barrel, 81 TO 1925 "a.
Pork, Si7 to $40 per Dbl.
Mess beef, slO.75 to 81 per bbl
Butter, 10 TO rs per pound.
Apples, $1.s5 to sl.i5 per barrel.
Potatoes, S100to S195 per Dbl.
Sugar, 81 to per pound.
The quotations, given by the Free
Press, are mostly of Wholesale ma
ture. The prices at retail stores must
be somewhat higher.
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in 1850 the Democrats did not put up party
ticket but Joined with the Greensaekers IN fusion
| and carried the State by majority OF 1872 The
total vote cast was li7,si5.
1t will thus be seen that the extra
ordinary efforts of the Republicans,
aided as they were by the Prohibi-
tionists and Greenbackers, only re-
suited in an increase of 1912 over
their vote in 1876.
The highest Democratic vote ever
cast in Maine was in September, 1876,
and amounted to G0,l23. At that
time they were assisted by the nation
al Democratic committee and were
thoroughly organized. This year, with
only local effort, they cast 5000,
being only 1888 less than the high
est vote they ever cast, while the
total vote cast by all the parties was
7 ,409 less than the total vote cast in
1880.
Next November the Republicans
will have to fight another battle when
the presidential vote is cast and under
far different circumstances. The Pro-
hibitionists will not be apt to aid
them, as Blaine refused to vote for the
prohibition amendment. The indie
pendent Republicans who supported
their State ticket, will not vote for
Blaine. The Grcenbackers will be
apt to vote for Butler, and finally the
Republicans, at the November cleo
tons, will not be able to concentrate
their power and money in Maine
they have too many doubtful States
to look after. Hurrah for Grover
Cleveland and the 5000 true Dem
ocrats Of Maine.
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Senatorial Convention.

Notice is hereby given that the Democratic Sena-
torial Convention for Goth senatorial district OF
Michigan will assemble at the Town Hall in the
village OF Cheboygan on Thursday, October Cd, at
o'clock J. NJ. for the purpose of placing in nOmi-
nation candidate for senator of 10Th senatorial dis
trict. Basis of representation; Alpena 1, Altoona
., prcsquc Isle ?, Montmorency ., Otsego ., Craw-
ford ., 1osco 5, Roscommon ., Gladwn ,, Ogemaw
>, Cheboygan s. No delegate will be entitled TO a
seat in said convention who does not reside in the
county he represents.
J. u. TURNBULL.
Alpcna, Sept 10, 1851. Chairman.
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Prohibition County Convention.

The county convention Of the AL
pena Prohibition party will be held in
the Council Room, on Saturday, Sept.
10th, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon,
for the purpose Of nominating county
officers, and TO transact such other
business as may come before the meet
ing. Each ward of Alpena city will
be entitled to seven delegates, and
each township in the county to three
delegates.
JOHN KEsTEN,
Chairman County Committee.
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Beechcr's Bad Head.

For two months in the year Henry Ward
Beccher can't preach. In August aud Sep
TENDER he takes his vacation and endures
the onset of the. hay fever. A man with
hay fever isn't accountable for his actions.
He Is frantic with snulllng, sneezing aud
headache. Every nerve in his skull thrills
with distress, and his head Is fountain
of tears He lives only TO fly from seaside
to mountain-top in search of relief. This
form of catarrh (hay fever. Ely's Cream
Balm will cure. Placed In the nostrils 1t
pcnetrates and soothes the affected parts
at once, restores the impaired senses and
creates healthy secretions. You cannot
run away from hay fever, but you can
drive it from you by using Ely's Cream
Balm.