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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-16
J. S. McVIcAR,
Recorder.

The Common Council of the city of Al
pena met in the Council Room, on Monday
evening, April 18th, 1884, and was called to
order Immediately after the adjournment
of the old Council, being at 0 o'clock, by
the retiring Mayor.
The retiring Mayor and Aldermen then
introduced their respective successors, who
having duly qualified took their seats.
The Council then organized as follows:
Mayor-Andrew Harshaw.
Recorder-John S. McVicar.
Aldermen First ward-F. NJ. Wheeler
and Seth A. L. Warner. Second ward
Charles l.. Lynch and Patrick Culligan.
Third ward-Peter Owens and Alex. Camp
bell.
The Mayor then delivered his inaugural
address, making sundry recommendations.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
Ways and Means-Wheeler, Warner and
Culligan.
Streets and Sewers-Owens, Lynch and
Warner.
Fire Department-Culligan, Campbell
and Wheeler.
Ordinances-Campbell, Warner and
Lynch.
Fire Limits-Warner, Lynch and Owens
PETITIONS.
From III. Bebee, asking to be allowed TO
use part of Dock street, in front of his
lot, to deposit building material on.
IL II -
mission be granted Mr. Beebe to use ] of
Dock street adjacent to his lot with the I'M
Outstanding that he is to leave said street
is as good condition as it now is. Carried
by unanimous vote.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
From the Comptroller, recommending
the appointment of Ira Smith to the posi-
ton of sexton of Evergreen cemetery.
On motion of Alderman Lynch the APP
pointment of sexton was laid over until
next meeting.
RESOLUTIONS.
By Alderman Owens,
ResolUed, That the appointment Of officers
w tHC tlouluH NtuI NC ldlu ONtI uIlli
Monday evening, April 2lst, 1884. Car
ried unanimously
BY Alderman Wheeler, supported by
Alderman Lynch,
Resolced That the penal sum in the
bond required of liquor dealers, under the
provisions of Sect. 2,27s, Howell's Ammo
tated Statutes, be and the same is hereby
fixed at five thousand dollars. Also,
ReSoloed, That the penal sum in the bond
required of druggists, under the provisions
of Sect. 2,282 of said statutes, be and the
same is hereby fixed at the sum of three
thousand dollars.
Moved by Alderman Owens, supported
by Alderman Campbell, that the considera-
ton of Alderman Wheeler's resolution be
laid over one week. Lost by vote as fol-
lows: Ayes-Owens and Campbell. Nays
Wheeler, Warner and Lynch.
The question recurring on the passing of
the resolution, after considerable discussion
it was moved by Alderman Lynch, support
ed by Alderman Owens, that the question
Of laying the resolution over one week, be
reconsidered. Carried by vote as follows
Ayes-Lynch, Owens and Campbell. Nays
Wheeler and Warner.
The question then recurring on the mo-
ton to lay the resolution on the table for
one week, the same. was carried by vote as
follows: Ayes-Lynch, Owens and Camp
bell. Nays-Wheeler and Warner.
On motion Of Alderman Warner the coun-
ell adjourned
ANDREW HARSHAW,
Mayor.
JNo. s. McVIcAR,
Recorder.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-16

CURE FOR CRoup.-Use DIR. Thom-
as Eclectric Oil. 1t is the best rene
dy for all sudden attacks of colds,
pain and Inflammation, and injuries.
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Moved by Mr.. Campbell that the report
of the Finance Committee be accepted and
warrants ordered drawn for the several
bills as recommended. Ayes-Seage,
Potter, Wall, Wagner, Campbell and
Gjorud. Nays-None.
From committee appointed to obtain the
refusal of lots for school purposes in First
ward, a report inclosing proposals for fur
nishing three different sites.
On motion of Mr.. Campbell the same
was laid ON the table, by unanimous vote.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
From the Superintendent as follows;
To The Hon the Board Of Education Of the
city Of Alpena:
GENTLEMEN.-The following is the sta
stistical report of the public schools for
the month ending March 2lst, 1884:
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Moved by Alderman Lynch that the re-
port of the Comptroller be accepted and
warrants ordered drawn for the several
bills as recommended. Carried by vote as
follows: Ayes-Field, Wheeler, Lynch,
Brown, Beck and Owens. Nays-None.
From S. Westrope, acting Street Com
missioner, recommending payment Of the
following bills:
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Moved by Alderman Owens that the re-
port of s. Westrope be accepted and war
rants ordered drawn for the several bills as
recommended. Carried by vote as follows;
Aycs-Field, Wheeler, Lynch, Brown,
Beck and Owens. Nays-None.
From the Chief Engineer, summary
report for the past year, and also recon-
mending payment of the following bills;
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Board OF Education.

The Board Of Education of the city of AL
pena met In regular session in the Secreta-
RVS Office, on Wednesday evening" April
9th, 1884, and was called to order at 500
o'clock by the President.
PREsENT.-Robert NJ. Donnelly, Presi-
dent; John s. McVicar, Secretary, and
Trustees Potter, Wall, Wagner, Campbell
and Gjorud
Journal of session held March 18th, 1884,
read and approved.
Trustee Seage appeared and took his
scat.
COMMUNICATIONS.
From Miss Mary Dowgidan, Ann Arbor,
applying for teachers position. Referred
to Examination Committee
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
From Finance Committee, recommend
ing payment of the following bills:
Potter Bros. Co.. sundries .................s55 5s
Bostwck, supplies. ..........u.....,......2 20 10
Manning, cutting wood. so
Anueisoh 20
Barlow Co., insurance 30 90
Luce Son, insurance ..."................106 90
Soage Kelley, insurance. 90
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Moved by Alderman Beck that the re-
port Of Chief Engineer be accepted and
warrants ordered drawn for the several bills
as recommended. Carried by vote as fol-
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lows Ayes-Field, Wheeler, Lynch,
Brown, Beck and Owens. Nays-None.
From the Police Justice, statistical re-
port for the month ending April Nth, 1884,
showing that there had been 10 persons ar
raigned before him, Of whom he had col
lected and paid into the city treasury fines
to the amount of sos.
Moved by Alderman Field that the
Police Justices report be accepted and
placed on file and the City Treasurer charg-
ed with the sum of SOS. Carried unanim-
ously.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
From Ways and Means recommending
payment OF the following bills:

Moved by Alderman Field that the re-
port of the committee be accepted and war
rants ordered drawn for the several bills as
recommended. Carried by vote as follows
Field, Wheeler, Lynch, Brown, Beck and
Owens. Nays-None.
There being no further business before
the Council, the retiring Mayor addressed
the Council, after which the Council adj
journed.
R. NJ. DONNELY,
Mayor,
J. S. McVIcAR,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-07-07
Bad Outlook for Poor Men III Oregon

CASTOR, Oregon. June 2l.--Can you
not do something To stay the tide Of
Immigration that Is pouring into Ore
GoD? What with last years shor!
crops, the adjustment OF business 10
the cssb system, and the retirement of
capital by the bankers To force the re-
peal of the mortgage tax law, 1t
j. very hard times In Oregon.
Thousauds are roaming over
the country with blankets on
their backs hunting work, which they
cannot find. Many of them go back
East and curse this. country aud the
papers that give such glowing ac-
counts of the country and the oppor-
tunities to be found here. This west
orn part OF the state 10 no place for
poor men TO come now, as there il no
work To he had, and no land " be
taken up that IL worth having. Men
with money to buy land or invest in
some kind Of business can do well
here, or capital can find safe and prof
table investment in loans. But to
the poor man | would say, "Don't
come to Oregon this year"
l.. A. JORDAN.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-07-07
AN EDITORIAL rIr.SoR.rAr.
Jones Says Dana Wants TO be President
DANA Says Jones Doesn't Know.

NEW York, July 2.-George Jones
of the New York Times in an inter-
view to-day stated that he expected to
sail for Europe tomorrow, to he fsent
about two months, and that during his
absence his paper would be conducted
as an anti-Blaine sheet. "Should
Cleveland obtain the Democratic non-
inatio3," says Jones, "my paper will
support him, as regard HIM "a good
candidate, and IL is my firm belief that
he can be elected Concluding, Mr..
Jones referred to the talk about nomi-
mating Mr.. Dana of the Sun. lie said
that Mr.. Dana would of course like to
obtain the nomination, and for that
reason was opposed to Cleveland, who
he Dana no doubt believed was the
strongest candidate that could be found.
In a later edition of the Commercial
Mr.. Dana replies to the statement Of
Mr.. Jones in relation to his tDana's)
aspirations for the pres idency. Mr..
Dana states that Mr.. Jones has no au-
thority for his remarks concerning
him; that he is not in the
least dissatisfied with his pres
ent mode of life; that he enjoys
position of his own and the peoples
choice, and has constantly declined all
suggestions looking toward making an
effort for the nomination by the Dem
ocrats. In conclusion, Mr.. Dana stated
that while 1t would be uncandid for
any man to say he would not be proud
to be president, he had used his efforts
to discourage talk connecting his name
with that or any other public Office.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-07-07
a NORTHERN VIEW.


Marlboro Mass AIrrnr-Journa4.
No change less that five cents.
No MONDAY morning dailiea Sum
DIV morning instead.
Unfenced ways-cOws and sheep
oftea upon the track.
Scarcity of fruits at hotels, even In
strawberry and cherry sections.
General excellence Of meals Mt rail-
WAY dining-roOms
Tine immense piles of wheat straw
left In the field after threshing.
The millions Of acres Of state ana
government land nor yet entered.
The snuil-dipping woman on the cars
with their snuff sticks held Ia cigar
cite
Whole families chewing gum vigor-
ously.
Pigs In everybOdy's mess.
Muddy waters OF the rivers.
Large number of black fi-hermen.
Black women hoeiDg fields.
Single COW teams.
The immense farms with small
barns aud houses.
Number Of log houses without win
dOws.
Chimneys outside the houses
Separate cook houses.
Wash tubs gathered about springs.
Stump land.
Cheapness Of wood.
GirdliDg trees instead Of cutting
them down.
Lack Of roomy freight houses most
Of the freight being left out doors.
Small cane seat chairs Of uniform
pattern eyeryw here.
Nermin nuisances.
Rough roads.
Lack Of neatnsss and order.
unbounded hospitality.
immensely Of America.
Remarkable earthworks and national
cemeteries.
Enormous rise Of land where North
ern emigation has been secured.
Atlanta iseminently city Of elegant
Residences and wealthy men.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-07-07
How Editors Have Died.

Gen. Webb may be said to have died
of old age, but a different and sadder
story is To be told OF most of the lead
ing journalists who passed away before
him. Raymond, one of the strongest
and most versatile, died in
manner that has never been
made known. He was brought dying
to his home late at night, but not
from his office, and found dead next
morning. Many surmises as to the
circumstances of his death were put
forth, but the whole story has not yet
been told. Greeley passed from the
excitement of a disastrous presiden-
tial campaign toa private asylum, and
ended his days in agony, one of the
brightest intellects of the age being
an utter wreck. The manner Of his
death was the saddest of all. James
Brooks sank under the Credit Mobilier
expose, though il was not believed
that he had any actual part in the
work of the swiudlers. A serious ill
ness seized him and he went down rap
idly. Bryant, in old age, died OF
something like conclusion of the
brain, caused by II fall
the day he attended the unwilling
of the Mazzini monument in Central
park. lie did not rally from the time
the injury was received till his eyes
were closed for the last time. Hugh
Hastings, who made some repute IA q
journalist, was taking drive at Long
Branch last summer, when he was
thrown from his carriage and sc
injured that death ensued af
ter a couple of weeks Of
poignant suffering. Not long after
ward the body OF the widely known
DIR. Wood, of the Sun, was taken out
of the North river, aud there wat
strong suspicion that he had met with
foul play. l also recall the case of pool
Henry Clapp, editor of the Leader in il
brilliant days, who died at blackwell,
Island, poor as IA church mouse aut
almost without friend, The giffec
and eenialGeu. Halpine( Mill so Reilly
passed out of lite 10y The powe
of chioroform, which he was ia TIA,
habit of using To soOthe his excited
nerves after steam pressure work. HE
death was accidental, but its manner
was sad, all the sane. This is Il rather
gruesume chapter TO write, hut tbs
facts seem worth grouping to show tho
singular fatality " hereby 50 many
New York journalists have passef
away. The old stock IL nov nearly nj
gone and the new differs from it VerS
much.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-07-07

Express company of S97,-
900 by boarding the train, throwing
the messenger from the ear, opening
the safes and deliberately sppropriat-
ing their contents. This case was
given TO Mr.. Pinkerton, and Simon
and Bill Reno were arrested by him at
indianapolis. Frank Reno and
Charles Anderson He'd TO Canada, We're
pursued to Windsor, Ontario, and ex-
traditedafter a. long siege of more than
three months. During the trial which
followed another portion of the gang,
for the purpose of screening the pris-
oners and throwing suspicioa from
them, attempted another express
robbery, but of this Mr.. Pinker-
ton was fully advised and
prepared tor them. After one OF the
men had been shot the rest Were cap
tured, but before awaiting the aclio I.
of the law the indignant and outraged
populace of the county took them out
the Jail. When Frank Reno and
Charles Reno were returned b. the
United States they Were thrown into
Jail NJ New Albany, Ind, In company
with Simeon and Bill Reno. About
three weeks after their arrival there
100 masked men marched to the jail,
having come in on the north. bound
train, overpowered the sheriff and
iailer and hung the three Senos
and Anderson, and that ended
the bandit,i in Southern Indiana,
A. MAN WITHOUT FEAR.
Allan Pinkerton was man who
knew no fear, and numerous are the
exploits In which he took his life in
his own hands. On one occasion In
Detroit he was so severely handled by
his adversaries that his life was de-
SPARED of. a partial lnmen-ss re-
manned TO the last as the result of the
bloody encounter. He was IA man who
| detected at once what qualities there
were in a person that came under hia
| observation. \ striking illustration OF
this fact Ia the career of McParian, the
great detective In the Molly Ma
guire cases Mcparlan was a coach
man In the employ % a merchant vino
resides in Chicago. The stables OF
! this gentleman Joined those of Pinker-
| ton on Monroe street and 1.-THE old
| man." then deeply involved la the
study of the Molly Mcguire cases,
came Ia tue conclusion that Mae
was his man. He engaged him tat a
high SALARY, insIrucied him personally
for hours every day, and finally turned
him over TO the Philadelphia agency,
whith had the apecipl management Of
this great case,
Mr. PiulSertOn was the author OF
fifteen volumes OF detective expert
euce-. lie has left several volumes la
manuscript. He never could toe in
uuced To operate ia u divorce case oI
| where family matters were in dispute
He leaves IA widow, Mts Joan Pmkor'
ton, the devoted vie who followed hci
| young husband la his voluntary exile
10 America, and who has been his con
stauJ companion and wise cuuuselol
| through tie many yeor- and changing
! fortunes OF thcir welded life. II
them were born eight children, only
two &C whom are living, William ~.
| the eldest, IN charge OF the Chicugc
oilice ana the Western division, Will,
| Robert a. Is the general tuperin'
tendent and has immediate charge d
| the Eastern Offices.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-07-07

MEMPHIS, Tenn July 6-LGst
night about midnight at a low den
known rs "Hilbarns" in Chelsea, Il
suburb of this city, dance was going
on in which the participants were me-
gro roughs and prostitutes, and while
one negro was dancing with negress,
another negro became envioes and
picking up Il base ball bat knocked the
until he died. The woman also was
Knocked senseless. The other dancers
interfered aud the murderer
escaped. Albert Chester Is the name
of the murderer; George Eliiaa of the
victim. Chester made his escape but
the police are confident of capturing
him,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-07-07

widows OF deceased soldiers from IS TO
$40 a month.
Mr.. Turner of Kentucky objected,
and the house then at @ O'clock took a
recess until Z.
After recess Mr.. Randall presented a
conference report on the deficiency
bill. AS agreed to il appropriates
Sc. 996, 6l6, being S27i, $40 in excess of
the amount carried by the bill MS IL
passed the house. Mr.. Randall said
the senate appropriatedSl $3.50, COO for sal
aries and expenses of agents of the in
.ernsl revenue office. The conference
agreed to fix the amount at $50, 900.
Another amendment appropri.
ated S4il5 10 pay certain
claims of the states of Califor-
mia, Oregon and Nevada, growing
out of the act of 1881, levying so, 600.
600 tax on the several states of the
Union. The house conferences receded
from its disagreernents and the senate
receded from its amendment appro-
priating So, $50 to reimburse the amount
paid for the expenses of the commits
sion appointed to go to Louisiana in
1877. The senate also receded from its
amendment fer paying the claims
growing out Of the Improvement of
the Fox and Wisconsin rivers,
the am@dments making appropria-
tioDs to pay the Harlan & Holdings
worth company, VIM. Cramp & Sons
and John Roach for the care of the
double turreted monitors were stricken
from the bill. The senate had in :
creased to 500 GOO the appropriation for
the fees OF district attorneys. The
amount fixed upon by conference was
$4,000. The appropriation for
the fees of marshals was
fixed at $4,000 and increased
$4,000 over the amount originally
provided for In the house bill. A clause
had been put upon the house bill APP
propriating So ,666 in payment of SEN
ators' clerks. There was some objec-
ton to yielding To the senate on the
item of senators clerks, but the report
was agreed to without "a division.
Mr.. Randall then submitted dis
agreeing conference report on the
appropriation bill, and it was agreed
to. No further conference was asked
for.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-07-07
Ron nntler,s Ynchi.

The famous America, owned by Gen.
Butler il stili hauled up ut the navy
yard Charleston. aud is likely not to
90 into commission thisYtar. She las
been nyerhGnled and made retdy fnt
the water, but the general is So busy
with his law practice and politics that
he has come 10 the conclusion that be
viii not have time tocruise IN her This
year. He has placed Bis pet at the
service of his son, Paul, whu, however,
finds his business ~ Lowell so
engrossing that he also has come
10 the conclusion that he has not time
70 devote to sailing this year. Capt.
Jim Reed, who hos sailed the America
most OF the tine she has been owned
by Gen. Butlsr, Is now devoting his
whole time to his pilotLoat and its
business. However, should Gen. Bat
ler decide To so Oh cruise, Capt. Reed
VIII look after the America. Among
yEchtmen Of late there has been sorae
talk Of getting up q race with the
America, AZ IL has been understood
that Gen. Butler has II standing bet oi
5000 for any boat that cares 10 stand
up against her in outside heavy racing,
AS matters now look. il j. very likely
that the America will not be seen on
the briny waves during the pres nj
season.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-07-07
ArExAN KILLED.

DODGE Cry, KAN, July 6.-K. b.
Shoate Of Goliad, Tex, was killed at .
o'clock this morning in quarrel with
Dave st. Clair, gambler. The latter
was arrested and lodged In jail.
Shoate Ia q member Of the cattle firm
of Borne & Shoate, who have 900 head
of cattle on this market. The excite
ment among the cow men Is intense,
and the lynching of ST. Clair Is
threatened. The sheriff has placed a
special guard at the jail to protect the
prisoner.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-07-07
punGLAns 5AmED-RonnEns KIlLlu

LAREDO July 6.-This morning
two MeNicans We're i,dlei on charge
OF burglary, having stolen part OF q
carload of merchandise from the In
ternationel depot.
y dispatch from Olxaca, Mexico,
gives an account of an attempt of two
robbers TO murder aud roo man who
has been blind from birth. One OF the
robbers was killed and the other
wounded.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-07-07
IN CONGRESS.
SENATE.


tied a conference report on the
civil bill. All differences were
ed adjusted except those relating
legislation providing for the
nsation of United States mar
and district attorneys by sala-
stead of fees, AS heretofore. On
Mr.. Allison moved that the SEN
Fther insist. Agreed to, but no
r conference was asked for.
Allison submitted n confere nee
on the consular and diplomatic
lnouncing that the conferences
till unable 10 agree to the $3.50
lendment, that being the one re-
to the Nicaragua bill, in
Pc from Sl50,00O to $500, 900
amendments appropriated for
rection of public buildings.
FnHte further insisted Oh the re-
hg amendment to the consular
plonlatic bill and ordered an
conference.
esenge WINS received from the
announcing lis agreement to
nitrence report on the fortifca.
SfiN&lud tia. Inc speaker Lad
thehnl.
presid"nt of the senate mt once.
need bis own signature
essape FROM the houseAnnOunced
adjustment of the sundry civil
q recession of the house from It's
cement 90 ths clauses relating TO
mpen Of United Sfute7 al
b and mar.hals, but With
y rsdGciioLs IN the amounts APP
aled BY the senate for the fzes Of
uiiices
senaie conferences submitted
report cuucurrinl IN these propos-
luctiors The report was agreed
the biil WIS finally dis, o-ed of.
mate then at I:i5 a. m. Sunday
reces ill 3 p, III,
o'clork the senate was again
10 orGGr, and at $3.50 went into
i've sesslon, ana when the doors
led look recesses az intervals
! pm.
rtIy after 8 o'clock Mr.. Hin
tied Il conference report
ueiiciency bili, which showed
other things ,hat it had receded
Us disagrterisut rs to the COM
ion of seLatUIs' clerks, and tina.
uer al Sagreemeuts in the hill he
sAd by mutual concession. The
was agreed TO and the senate
box q recess until $50 p. III.
HOUSE.
dIrnsroN. Julv G-NTr Ham
logtG the huuse recsde rom ,ts
cement To tbe one item stilI re.
ny Ia controversy In the lepi.la.
lost "a Ia - and house fnrthar
RI on'its disngreemenf
sRant, all submitted n conference
Son the fortiGratlon bill which
reed 10. II approprlates 81. 600
ru1 increase OF SI5O OD of me
81 .s carried Nv ina Iii
Ioriainallv naSssd tho bonse
Thou. IA m mo bou.e is aos;n
NJ tin3e ON the hJexican nan.1nns
lile awaitiny n rennrt o. 1he
,icIT hill
ooajsrence comm;,tea rono,ted
rindf civil hiIl ,,,I .ba h,,,,sa
RI II tho renort All he esn-
ND, &c nts were agreed IN In ,hs
xcert,,ose which rsfsrrsd
61115,n os.d nhnnaa rran, ~ a., ~
1S* system for nonnnnsatino
J{3S ,es court of,,c,ais '--'' Q
Rvnn nooysd ,hs ho,sa to
y {rSn, lie di.saroe,,e,t ~ tha
{n eontrorass s s 80 " ,Sa.
y r., IA a ,.,.n 80 -, e ,ns ~ ~
$500 80 en" *. rom 'he ai ae ~
49, ''ei ioi o'uf. oiiici'''s'
l1 :. ,...,, a,
e., rom .iie cohleIellce coli-
Il s;zS ne uip'onlatlc anu consulai
~ o,h, Iepoiieu q continued