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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02
JUDICIAL.

The Twenty-sixth Judicial circuit consists of the
counties Of Alpena, Presque Isle, Montmorency
and Otsego, and is presided over by Judge Frank
limerick The terms of the court are as follows:
Apona county
Second Tuesday of February.
First Tuesday Of May.
Second Tuesday OF August
Third Tuesday of October
Presque Isle county
Third Tuesday of January.
Third Tuesday OF May.
Second Tuesday of October.
Montmorency county
First Tuesday of February.
First Tuesday Of June
sotsego county
First Tuesday OF March.
Fourth Tuesday OF May.
First Tuesday Of October.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

DeLand's Chemical Baking Powder has
always found an appreciative public.
However there are none so deaf as those
who will not hear and none so deceived as
those who buy any other brand than De.
Lands Chemical Baking Powder, which
is made from Cream Tartar and Soda only.
Please try it. 1t will go farther, make
better pastry, and Is very healthful.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02
ouURou DIRECTORY.

EPISCOPAL-Rev. ]. A Mock. Services IN
Trinity Church, on Washington avenue, every sun
day morning and evening. CT.
BAPTIsT-Rev. Il. l.. Little. Services In soeie-
ty's Church, on Third street, every saboath morn
ing and evening. Al, .
GATHoLIC- IT D. Flannery Services in the
Catholic Church, on Chisholm street, every sunday
AT $50 A. NJ, 1880 A. NJ, and at p. NJ. Nespers-
evening service. Sermon in English at 1880; IN
French at 1880.
CONGREGATIONAL-Re j. NJ. Lyon.
Services in the Society's Church. on Second street.
every sabbath morning and evening.
METHODIST-Rev T. j. Joslin. Services IN
Society's Church. on Dock street, every SaDDath
morning and evening. ,,
NoWEIGIAN EVAN. LUTHERAN-Rev j.
A. Wang Services in tho Society's church every
Sunday, at 1880 A. NJ.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

The examination of Barney Rou-
seau, for the murder of Julius Savage,
took place Thursday and Friday last,
before Justice Henderson, and result
ed in Rousseau being bound over for
trial at the next session of the Circuit
Court, on charge of murder.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02
Population OF county in 1880 was $3.50.


CITY OFFICERS.
Mayor-RoJert NJ. Donnnelly.
Recorser-John S. MoVicar.
Observation-Disclosures Westrope.
Comptroller-AbTam II. Bakley.
Justices of Peace-Wm A. Henderson, Charles
DAigle and Josiah B. Newton.
City Attorneys. l.. Carpenter.
vity Marshal-Sylvester Westrope.
Chief Engineer Fire Dep't-Albert Power.
COMMON COUNCIL.
AldeYmen-F. NJ. Wheeler, j, Il. Field Charles
Brown, Charles Lynch, j. Beck and Peter Owens.
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
II. X. Potter, II. S, Seage, BENJAMIN Wagner,
j. c. Wall, Otto Gjcrud and Alex. Campbell
Population OF city in 1880 was 6,i5S.
TOWNSHIPS.
Alpena--J. A. Case, supervisor; Conrad Vessel
clerk; j. A. Mcdonald, treasurer, and +. Lacomb
highway commissioner.
Maple Ridge--Geo. Appleford, supervisor; james
Shelley, clerk Francis Bowling, treasurer; and
Thomas Mckay, highway commissioner.
Long Rapids-Dayid Il. Martindale, supervisor
VIM. Fox clerk John Butler. treasurer, and Lew
Doughty, highway commissioner.
wilson-Noble NJ. Brackinreed, SUPERVISOR Geo
@. Heron, clerk Cbas. H. Watson, treasurer, and
Patrick O'Toolo, highway commissioner.
Green John Kelly, supervisor; &, w. Flanders,
clerk George Manning treasures. and John Mckay,
highway commissioner.
Ossineke-David Oliver, SUPERVISOR George r.
Zimmerman. Clerk John Ellsworth, treasurer, and
X. IL. Mckillop, highway commissioner.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

Some person having paid his sub
scription to the Cheboygan Demo
crat, causes that paper to clamer for
new bank so the publisher can de-
post his wealth in it.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

Warren & Mcdonald have just
completed an engine for Bewick,
Comstock q Co., the cylinder being
16x30 inches, and are now engaged in
constructing an engine for the mill of
w. H. e E. X. Potter, the size of the
cylinder being 20x30 inches.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

Great interest has been taken in
the nominations, and what caucuses
have been held were better attended
than has been usual in the past. If
non-partisan tickets would always
cause the citizens to take such deep
interest in local affairs we should like
to see more of them in the future.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

An exciting foot race took place on
State street Monday last, between a
prominent banker and member of
the bar of this city. The member of
the bar gave the banker about two
yards start for 100 yards race, and
the banker came away out ahead.
Time not given.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

The masons are at work building a
stone foundation under the residence
of F. w. Gilchrist, on Fletcher street.
The building has been raised about
three feet and will be materially i'm
proved. A furnace and gas machine
will be placed in the basement.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

The inquest of Neil Mcdonald,
who committed suicide on the 25th,
took place Wednesday before coroner
Wilkinson. The funeral took place
Thursday. The deceased was about
35 years old, had been in Alpena since
last June, and was a shoemaker by
trade
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

The steam barge Hall has had her
new double cylinder pony engine put
in position. 1t was made at Grip
pens foundry, and is one of the
largest and most powerful pony en-
gines Oh the lakes. A full descrip-
ton was given in this paper some
time ago.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02
Alpena Township Republican Caucus.
w. f.. ROGERS,
Secretary.

The following ticket was nominated
by the Republicans of Alpena town.
ship, at Vessel school house, last
Monday:
Supervisor-James A. Case.
Clerk-Geo. Green.
Treasurer-Wm. Morris.
Highway Commissioner-Wm Ganshaw.
Justice of Peace-Isaac Sellick.
School Inspector-John Rensberry.
Drain Commissioner-Wm Waterbury.
Constables-Wm. Stewart, j. Newton and
Chas. Green.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

At the fish hatchery there are one
hundred and thirty-six Jars full Of
white fish spawn, in first class condi-
ton. The eggs are well developed,
and the movement of the fish inside
the egg can occasionally be seen. In
about week or so, the Matching will
commence.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

The steamer City Of Cleveland is
to be the first boat of the Cleveland,
Detroit and Mackinac line of steam
ers, that will arrive at this port, and
will be here as soon as the ice will
hermit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

John Campbell has rented his trap
net fishery at North Point, to S. H..
Davis, during the coming summer.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

every testimonial we publish of Adam
sons Botanic Cough Balsam is genuine.
We hereby offer reward of five thousand
dollars for evidence proving otherwise in
a single case.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

The Messrs. Churchill will soon
commence the erection of brick Of
flee, with stone foundation, near the
Fletcher House. In size it will be
20x30 feet.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

From present appearances we should
judge that considerable building will
be done in this city the coming sum-
mer.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

The present store building of the
Messrs. Churchill is to be moved, and
Will be located where the mill board
ing house formerly stood. Spiles are
now being driven for the foundation.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02
I.EnIaLATIYE.

Senator 10Th district-Freeman o. Gullifer.
District consists of the counties Of Alpena, Alco-
IA, Cheboygan, Crawford Iosco, Gladwn, Montmo-
reney. Otsego, ogemaw, Pressure Isle, and Roscom-
mon.
Represep tative, Apena dist.-Geo. j. Robinson.
District consists Of Alpeno, Montmorency, and
Presque Isle counties.
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Those marked are Republicans.
state Government.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.

Govornor-Josiah w. Begole, Flint.
Lieut. Governor -Moreau 5. Crosby, Grand kapld'
Secretary of State-Harry A. Conant, Monroe.
State Treasurer-Edward III. Butler, Detroit.
Auditor-G eneral-Wm. c. Stevens, Ann Arbor.
Comm'r of Land ofice-Minor s. Newell, Flint.
Attorney -General-J. J. Van Ripper, buchanan.
Supt. Public Inst'n-V. b. Cochran Marquette.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

Captain Richardson and crew of
men are at work getting the tug Ralph
in readiness for her summers work.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

The steam yacht Romora is all
ready, and will come to Alpena as
soon as navigation is open. 1t is the
intention to place her on the route be.
tween Alpena and Osceda for few
weeks.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

Captain A. Z. Persons will COM
mand the steamer Golden Eagle, and
the boat will clear for down shore
ports as soon as the ice goes out Of
the baY.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02
THEIR TELEPHONE.

Always on hand with the finest line OF
drugs and medicines,-The Central Drug
Store, Opera House block.
Don't ask where to 60, but when In
want of drugs, medicines, paints, oils
brushes, toilet articles, etc, call at the
Central Drug Store, Opera House block,
and get the worth OF your money every
time.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

The steamer Pearl is announced to
run the present season between De-
troit and Alpena.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

John Rutledge, who has been visit.
ing friends in this county, returns to
Kansas this week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

w. d. Hitchcock, who had been
out of town nearly all winter, arrived
home last Thursday. He had remain
ed most of the time at Adrian, but
was in Washington short time.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

Mrs. w. M. Taylor was buried Mon
day last. The funeral services were at
the Baptist church.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

At McPhee's camp, Grand Lake,
100000 feet of logs have been got in,
and will be cut at Smiths mill, at
that place.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

The cabin Of the steam barge S. G.
Hall has been remodled and very much
improved. The dining room runs
fore and aft, and the pantry, kitchen
and other rooms are convenient to it.
The wood work is being painted in
ash and black walnut and when var
nished will present a fine appearance.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

AT Busby's camp ON Upper South
Branch, 100000 feet of logs have
been banked.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

Thursday, Friday and Saturday
next are the days appointed for regis
tration in this city. First ward, in
the Recorders Office. Second ward,
in engine house No. 1. Third ward,
in engine house No. 2. The boards
of registration are in session from
eight o'clock in the morning to eight
o'clock in the evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

Miss Lizzie Glenny'is visiting with
friends at Oscoda.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

Policeman Homer Smith, who had
been sick for week, resumed his
duties last Thursday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02
APPOINTED OFFICERS.

Adiutant -General-John Robertson.
Quartermaster-General Shakespeare.
Inspector c eneral--F. S. Hutchinson.
Commissioner Of Insurance-Eugene Pringle.
Commissioner OF Railways VIM. z. lnnes,
Commissioner Of Minerals-E. 7. Swineforth.
Librarian Harriet A. Tenney.
Swamp Land Commissioner-W. ID. Fuller
Population Of State In 1880 was ,636,937.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

Fishermen are getting ready to
commence the usual summer warfare
on the finny tribe.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

About 100000 feet of logs are
banked at Beekman's camp, on the
main river.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

A. N.,Spratt returned home Satur-
day afternoon. He had been on a
trip to various parts of Canada, in
Guiding Quebec.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02
suPREME COURT.
Term Expires.
Dec. 81, 1885

Term Expires.
Thomas NJ. Cooley, Ann Arbor Dec. 81, 1885
ASSOCIATE JUSTICES.
James V. Campbell, Detroit, Dec. 81, 1887
Thomas NJ. Sherwood, Kalamazoo.
John w. Champln, Grand Rapids.
Salary, $4,000.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

Bingham's planning mill is running
full time, and has plenty of business
on hand.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

The tug Fife L. will have new
deck, rail, etc., when she goes into
commission this spring. Captain
Lillis will command her. Her en-
CINE is being thoroughly overhauled.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

j. M. Rush & Co., will soon remove
their saw repairing shop to the build
ing formerly used as an office by
Fletcher, Pack & Co., on Water street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

The steamer Golden Eagle has
been painted and thoroughly over
hauled.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

Benny Morse came to town last
week from Ann Arbor, on visit to
friends.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

The fishing tugs will commence
business as soon as the ice goes out of
the bay.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

The stage arrives at the postofice
with the mail about six o'clock, on an
average. Friday night it did not ar
rive until after eight o'clock.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

LosT.-Jackstrap for pulling up
wires. Finder will receive a liberal
reward by leaving same at Alpena
City Water Co.'S office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

Rev. f. w. Vertican departed Tues
day morning for Port Huron. While
absent from this city, he will attend
the session of the Presbytry at eros
well, in the interests of the Presby
terrain society organized at this city
During his absence Rev. F. N. Bar
low will hold services in the Armory
in place of Mr.. Vertican.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

Travellers will miss the Fletcher
House the coming summer. A hotel
for summer pleasure seekers is very
much needed in Alpena.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

BY Saturday last, the ice in the river
below the bridge had become democrat
lied, and the water was visible at
many places.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02
Indenendent Ticket.

Notices were posted Monday an
nouncing opposition to the action of
the joint committees, and condemn
ing them for not calling the party
caucuses and conventions. 1t was
signed MANY Citizens The eau
cuses were called for last night, and
the Independent city convention takes
place this afternoon at the Council
Room. The candidates appointed at
the ward caucuses were as follows
FIRST WARD.
Supervisor-RobertR ayburn.
Alderman-H. G.. Beach.
School Board-F. s. Dewey.
Constable-Homer Smith.
Delegates. =. Healy, Leonard Hold
gins, Edward Kurl, VIM. Henry, A. r..
Mcdonald A. Wilkinson, n. b. Trim, G..
Gunther and +. s. Dewey.
SECOND WARD.
Supervisor-A. j. Simmons.
Alderman-P. Culligan.
School Board-H. II. Mellen.
Constable-F, Bone.
DelegateS-W I'D. uaSsett, w m. GaVlgan,
JAS. Mcnamara, A. l.. Seaman, b. Wagon
er, W. Hildred, JAS Collins, P. Martin, p.
Culligan.
THIRD WARD.
Supervisor-Thos. Doyle.
Alderman-Alex. Campbell.
School Board-David Bruno.
Constable-Richard Martin.
Delegates.-Moses Sharp, John Thomp-
son, John McDougall, John Keston, John
Hansen, John c. Chisholm, Chas. Cook,
Francis John, David Duane.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

Owen Fox has the contract of build
ing Geo. Masters new brick resi-.
dence.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02
COUNTY oFPIolna

Sherif-JnrneS Il. Denton.
Under Sherih-Chas. Lynch.
Clerk-M. O'Brien.
Deputy Clork.--James Mcnamara
Treastirer-Chas. Il. Greedy.
Prosecuting Attorney Geo. III. Sleator.
Register Of Deeds-John Il. Kelly.
Judge Ct PrObnte-Geo. =. Lester.
Circuit Court Com'r-J. b. Newton.
Surveyor William Mirre.
Coroners-A Arthur Wilkinson and Alonzo Z. Per-
sons.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02
Notice.

Water rates are now due. Call at
the Office and settle. All delinquent
water taxpayers will be shut off with
out further notice and the sum of one
dollar will be charged for turning on
the water.
w L. DA1r,a
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

j. Monaghan got back to town Fri
day last, from his business trip to De.
troit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

The mail stage has made 105 trips
to this city during the past winter
The first arrival was on December Sd
1888. The stage arrived every day
except Sunday, since it started, and
not trip has been lost. In that time
between one thousand and fifteen
hundred passengers must have been
carried to or from this city, and with
out any serious accident.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

Phillips camp at Beaver Creek got
l 100000 feet of logs to the landing.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

Douglass Scott arrived home last
Saturday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

Congressman Hatch announces that
a competitive examination will take
place at Bay City, April 18th, at
which time boy is to be selected to
attend the Naval Academy at An
napolis. The prize is open to any
boy between the ages of IA and Is
years, in the Tenth Congressional dis
trict. This city, we understand, will
be represented.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

Mrs. r. Tumin returned home Fri
day, from her business trip east.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

Patrick Gibbons was one Of the
persons who had labor account
against the Prentiss Lumber Co., at
the time of its failure last year. Last
week Mr.. Prentiss sent for Mr.. Glib
bons and paid him the SOB that was
due, and of course Mr.. Gibbons is
well pleased. We should be glad to
report number of similar items.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02
OUR TELEPHONE.

Election next Monday.
Men are hiring out for the drive.
Easter Sunday comes on the 18th
inst.
A. w. Comstock is expected home
tonight.
The fishing tug Grayling has been
painted.
A public market place is needed in
this city.
Considerable perch are being caught
in the bay.
A. j. Lawson returned home We'd
nesday last.
Cash paid for odd or old coins, at
Field q Gray's. 657-w4
The drive is the next thing on the
business program.
Lots of men have left town the
past week by stage.
John Smidt has erected a new resi-
dence on Lake street.
Frank Roulow is erecting a store
building on Dock street.
Captain Shaver will command the
steam barge Garden City.
DIR. Shelton is erecting house on
his farm near Mud Lake.
DIR. Gallagher, dentist, over store
of Klock, Donnelly Il Co.
Mrs. r. Tumin returned home Fri
day, from her business trip east.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02
REFERENCE COLUMN

,,,., s... .,o....u,nent
Ch'oV s""'os
EXECUTIVE.
President Chester A. Arthur. Salary, $4,000.
-. ..,,,,,,r
rhN OApiNNt
Secretary of State-F L. Frehnghuysen, NJ;
Secretary OF Treasury-Charles j. Folger, N l.
Secretary of War-Robert 1, Lihe9,,n, ~
secIetary os Tntayy,or /" Henry l NJ Teller Col
Secteoss{ e. u flonerai w % Gresham
Avtornev General BENJAMIN III. Brewster, Penn.
Salary of each, $4,000.
srenr,,p oouRr OF THE UNITED STATES,
sUfNH"h VO0"i " - ~ 80, ,s7,
Chief Justice Norris'n W. ""'''i ~ 'Ff -
ASSOCIATE JUSTICES arr
Samuel f. Miller, Iowa, ls6.
Stenhen j. Field, Cal. ls6,
Joseph p. Bradley, N. j., ls7e
49, AZ HARLAN XIV 1871
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

DIR. Gallagher, dentist, over store
of Klock, Donnelly Il Co.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

DIR. Shelton is erecting a house on
his farm near Mud Lake.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

A great improvement has been
made to the Davis warehouse. The
part that was wrecked by fire last fall
has been rebuilt to the same height
as the shed, and nearly all the room
has been added to the shed, making
one very large room. The waiting
room has been enlarged, and an
iron roof is to cover the whole build
ing. The steamers City of Cleveland
and City of Mackinac will land there.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

On Thursday, Friday and Saturday
next, the members of st. Bernard's
congregation will give banquet and
oyster supper, at their school room on
Chisholm street. The proceeds are to
aid in constructing their new stone
church, which is to be completed by
November LIST. A gold headed cane
is to be voted to the most popular gen.
tleman in the city, and an elegant
gold watch to the most popular lady.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-02

Captain Shaver will command the
steam barge Garden City.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-17
TBEJEANNEVTa INQUIRY.
THE THRICE TOLD TRAGIC TALE


Washington, DC, April 10 Before
the Jeanette committee today, S
man Ninderman of Belongs boats
crew related The circumstances of his
leaving ID Longs party in the Lena
D.ila. Witless -ai , G Ii IS. asked per.
mission of DeLong to go ahead
with witness, but was refused.
A number of members of Belongs
party wanted TO go ahead with wit
ness and Norres. Those who We're in
as good physical condition as witness
would have probably gotten through
to n place of safety if they had taken
the same course aud chances. Mel
VILE told witness that the officers had
poison with them to kill themselves
when all hope was abandoned.
Witness said he was present when the
bodies were discovered. 1t was evil
dent from the appearance OF DR.. Am
bler's body that before he died he had
bitten into his left hand and sucked
his own blood. His hand WAS at his
mouth and bore wounds FROM his teeth.
rhe fingers and toes of some of the
other dead men had apparently been
burned OIL Witness thought they
must have fallen into the fire while
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too close To 1t aud afterwards been too
weak to get away.
Fireman Bartlett was recalled and
testified that Melville told him o. one
occasion that all the officers had. doses
of poison prepared by a doctor
TO he taken in the last extremity.
Witness knew there had been trouble
between NewcOmb and Lieutenant
Danenhower. On one occasion dur.
ing the retreat he had seen Lieutenant
Danenhower assault Newcomb. throw
him down in the bottom of Il boat and
choke him.
McAdoo-If strict discipline had
been retained in Belongs party, or
the men allowed to save them selves,
do you think the result would nave
been different?
Answer-Yes, sir, / do; | think
some OF them would have got through.
Adjourned.