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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-07-19

A DEMOCRATIC leader from New
York tells Il story on Gen. Butler to
illustrate the ease with which he ac-
commodities himself to the circum-
stances when he is fishing for votes.
He says that in the campaign OF 1880,
Ben was billed to speak in his town.
When he arrived he called upon the
narrator, who was the committeeman,
to ascertain the programme. you
are to make two speeches. was the
reply, lone in the afternoon and one
in the evening"" well, what kind
Of speech do you want in the after
noon and what sort of one in the even
ing p demanded the General. ''It is
necessary to get every one of the jury
if possible" The democratic local
magnate informed the distinguished
statesman that his audience in the
afternoon would be principally farm
ers, while III the evening it would be
made up of operatives and mechanics.
''Pll be blessed y he continues, ''if he
didn't go in for hard money and low
tariff in the afternoon and for soft
money and high tariff in the evening.
1t was fellow democrats in the after
noon and fellow greenbackers' in the
evening, winding up with an exhorta-
ton to vote for Hancock"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-07-19

CARE there any more jurymen who
have prejudice against you 2"
whispered the young lawyer. "No
boss, de jury am all right, but wants
you to challenge the jedge. has been
'victed twice before under him, an
maybe he's ginning to have a pre-
JUDGE against me-"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-07-19

THEY do these things better in Mex
leo than in Missouri. A batch of rob-
bers were arrested down in our sister
republic the other day and were taken
out and shot. The officer in charge
reported them as killed while trying to
escape
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-07-19

A Boston lady advertises for a
kind, careful man to look after the
house and be company for hor dog
during her absence in Europe.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-07-19

WANTED-A WJe.--I have lived sol
ltary long enough. | want somebody
to talk at, quarrel with-then kiss and
make up again. Therefore, | am
ready to receive communications from
young ladies and blooming widows of
more than average responsibility, toll
erably tame in disposition, and hair of
any color. As nearly as ] can Judge
of myself, | am not over eighty nor
under twenty-five years of age. am
five feet eight, or eight feet FIVE, |
forget which. l weigh 1876, 3l5 or 53l
pounds, one of the three, but as to
their true arrangement ! am a little
puzzled. Have whole suit of hair,
dyed by nature, and free from dam
druff. Eyes buttermilk brindle, tinged
with pea green. Nose blunt, according
to the Ionic order of architecture, with
atouch OF the Composite, and mouth
between catfish's and an alligator's--
made especially for oratory and large
oysters. Ears palmated, long and
elegantly shaped. Ny whiskers are
combination of dogs hair, moss and
briar-brush-w ell-behaved, fearfully
luxuriant. am sound in limb and on
the negro question. Wear boots No.
9 when corns are troublesome, and can
write poetry by the mile, with double
rhyme on both edges-to read back
ward forward, cross-wise and diagon-
ally. Can play the Jewsharp and bass
drum, and whistle Yankee Doodle in
Spanish. l am very correct in morals,
and tirst-rate at ten-pins have great
regard for the Sabbath and only drink
when invited. Am a domestic animal,
and perfectly docile when towels are
clean and shirt buttons all right. If |
possess a predominating virtue, it is
that of forgiving every enemy whom
deem it hazardous to handle. l saw
my prayers every night, mosquitoes
permitting; as to whether l snore in
my sleep, l want somebody to tell me.
Money is no object, as l never was
troubled with any and never expect to
be, l should like some lady who is
perfectly able to support a husband,
or if she could introduce me to some
family where religious example would
be considered sufficient compensation
for board, it would do just as well.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-07-19

MY son, when the burning eloquence
of love is rolling off your tongue like
rain from a newly-shingled roof, don't
be discouraged if your girl begins to
parley with you. Remember, that in
love, as in war, fort that parleys is
half taken.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-07-19

The reporter wrote it ''Thriving
business" but the compositor knew
more about it and set it up, "Thieving
business" and both are now looking
for position.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-07-19

THE prohibitory liquor law in Iowa
is said to be effectual in small towns,
but dead letter in the cities.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-07-19

UNsELF1sH people are always polite,
because good manners are only the
absence Of selfishness.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-07-19

"THEY say base ball is taking the
place of bull fights in SPAIN" said
Mrs. Crackbone "but I do not think
the flannel shirted pitcher can ever be
as romantic as the gallent cuspidor in
his red jacket"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-07-19
A BIG SHOW
IN FROSTBURG!

nevertheless
hofw
big show travelling Long before
created
drawn and expended for the qualifications Of
attract the exhibiting
KINGDOM whtewashed
the
and deadly
the public
Now whether the real
best the
lie tat may there display Frburg which
but ALL
development by
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-07-19

IT is reported that Is, 900 homesteads
have been entered in Florida in the
year.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-07-19

AN anxious inquirer asks: "Where
is the best place for saltwater bath
ing7" Cage your conundrum until
after November and then spring it on
Ben Butler. He'll know all about it
then.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-07-19

LoCAL-OPTIoN ELECTION IN TALBOT
CouNTY.-On Wednesday last an cleo
ton held in Chapel district of Talbot
county, the only district in the county
in which liquor is now permitted to be
sold, to determine whether spirituous
liquors shall be sold in said district or a
license granted for the same" The
holding of the election was authorized
by an act of the last Legislature. The
contest was an animated one, aud re-
suited in a majority of 116 out of $40
votes in favor Of license and against
prohibition.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-07-31

Blaine and Logan club meets to night
at the Town Hall.
The Steamer Flora asks $3.50 to take
NJ. e. Sunday school to Cross Village on
an excursion.
The st. Ignacc band, we understand.
gives an excursion from st. Ignacs to
Chsboygan next Saturday.
Mrs. Lura Kelsey, of Bay City, who
has been visiting Mrs. Dan P. McMullen,
left for home this morning.
Pools for Saturdays races will be sold
at the Arcade reading room Friday even.-
ing, also On the grounds Saturday after
noon.
The general opinion in Chsboygan is
that the st. Ignace base ball club is not
very anxious to meet the Diamond club
of Cheboygan, and contest game.
The Saginaw valley on her trip Satur-
day had large party of exeursionists
from Bay City. Many of them enbrac-
ed the opportunity of her brief stay to
take in the attractions of Cheboygan.
The line repaiser came up frem Gray
ling and repaired damage done to the
line by the unterrified in their efforts to
get up that Cleveland and Hendricks
pole in front of ZOrn's saloon last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Scott, of Pontiac,
father and mother of Mr.. G. G. Scott,
clerk Of the Mullet Lake House, arrived
up Tuesday morning and will spcnd
some time at the homo of their son on
Mullet Lake.
According to the state census the pop
ulatien Of this County. with one town to
hear from, is 1l,781, so that it may be
safely said that the population is 1900,
against 1924 in $780, 4 gain in four
years of 5,476, or over SO per cent.
Last week Wm. Spencer the pop
ular landlord of the Spencer
House, received official notice
that patent was allowed for his paper
and twine holder, a full description of
which was given in the TRIBUNE some
time since.
Harry w. Macarthur has leased the
front suite of rooms second floor Of
First National bank building for law
office. He will have the finest office in
Cheboygan. The rooms are large and
airy, well lighted and are provipsd with
fire proof vault.
Hon. H. M. Loud was in Chsboygan
looking after his interests in the Con-
grsssional race. Cheboygan county will
undoubtedly send delegation unpledgsd
to the convention, and expect them, af-
ter full survey Of the ground, to vote
for the man that is best calculated to
meet the requirements Of the hour.
The attendance at the meeting of the
directors of the agricultural society
Saturday afternoon was 80 small that it
was thought best to postpone the meet
ing two weeks. 1t is desired that not
only the directors attend this adjourned
meeting but that all Interested in the
success of the society should be present.
We trust that there may be good at
tendance Saturday, August 9th.
With the prospects of good crops
Throughout the country, the Democratic
chances of success in the coming cam
paign are largely on the decrease. Their
strongest hope Is in adversely. We
would ask the young men who are sooS
| to cast their first vote II they desire to
cast in their lot with a party whose
only hope is in the misfortunss of their
! countrv2
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-07-31
THURSDAY, JULY 81, 1884.
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION

A ccnventian Of the Republicans of Cheboy-
gan County will be held in the Town Hall in
tae village Of ChebOygan, on Friday, August
9th next at o'clock in the after noon, to Sc
be held in Detroit on August 13, and also to
choose delegates to attend the Republican Con-
vedtion of the Tenth Congressional District.
and to transact such other business as NAV
properly come before the convention.
The several Townships will be entitled to the
following delegates;
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-07-31
NORTHERN TRIBUNE,

Entered at the Postofacs at Cheboygan
Mich. ..assecond Glass Matter.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-07-31
LATEST.
The Rockford Ahead.
Would-be Competition
Distanced.

Nothing about our business pleases us
more than to be able to farther the in
tsrests of our patrons, hence it gratifies
us to inform you that we have just re-
ceived special communication from
the Rockford watch company, placing
as in a position where we can give you
their superior watches at prices by all
odds the best and cheapest goods in the
market. Should you intend investing
in that line, don't neglect your interests
but buy the Rockford watch of
Yours truly
A. l., FEXER,
Sole Agent.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-07-31
THE CITY.

Dated July 28, 1884.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-11-04
DAILY pOST-lNTElIIGfHcER.


Electors Of King County The time
for action has arrived. Al the close Of
. long campaign. during which tbs
posr-Ixrxz1aoxscxz has, with its best
energy and ability. ehsmpioned your In
terests in this great conflict between
the people and powerful and unscra-
pusous railroad corporation We place
the cause Of justice and squaiisy before
the law, in your strong. and, We truss'
united hands. II yoa do your dnsy u
a. full AdsIits 10 yourselves as We have
iabored for you. there 10 no doubt thai
victory win crown your righteous
Efforts. sand By your advosatss sns-
tain your friends; abide BY your con
victions. We have done our dufy.
Fsi, not to do yours a. faithfully.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-11-04

Charles 8. Voorhees,. the Democratic
candidate for Delegate TO Congress, -
the outspoken advocate Of What the rAii-
road organs snssrineIy have called aths
Seattle idea towit: prompt and abso-
late forfeiture Of the unearnsd iasd
grant 70 the Northern Pacific Railroad
Company. The platform upon which
be stands demands such action OF Con-
eress. There Il no other Issue in this
canvass between Voorhees, and ARM
strong. The latter represents hateful
and totally impracticabIs compromise.
Il i the duty Of svsry man and woman
in King county who signed petitions
for forfeitnrs Last spring. or synph-
thixcd sherswith, TO vote for the man
who represents their demands. That
man IL Charles 8. Voorhees,. Be not de-
csiyed. A vote for Armstrong today ID
q declaration that ycu have changed
front, that you have been converted, Oh
else that you are afraid Of the party
vhip. No conscientious, honorable man
or woman can afford TO rest under such
q stigma.
There 10 selfish view 10 take Of this
matter. Seattle has been and 10 the
head and front of the forfeiture fight in
this Territory. This IL 30 because. first,
her eitizens have been more active and
energetic than any like number Of peo-
pie In this Territory In presenting the
facts and urging action by Congress-
and. second. because this is the most
populous city and county therein. II
Mr.. Voorhees, IL elected he will be under
peculiar obligations 10 those who have
made his success possibls by adherinR
20 conviction, even at the sacrihce Of
party ties. II he Is elected. which now
sssus almost certain, II will be because
the citizens OF Seattle and King osxnsy
have with a nnanimity that betokens
the depth Of their sincerity upon the
forfeiture question, stood by him In the
canvass and supported him at the pslls.
He viii be grateful for such support.
lie would be beneath contempt should
he fail 10 recognize such fidelity. The
people Of Washington Territory need a
friend at Washington; 80 do the people
of Seattle. We have arrayed against
us In the Hobbies. and even In ths halls
Of Congress, the representatives, agents
and corruptionists OF huge corpora
ton, which Is ssraining every nerve TO
fetter Individual enterprise and place
shackles upon our development and
prosperity as a city. From sheer self
interest, In sheer self defense, the pee
pie of Seattle and King county should
give to Mr.. Voorhees, support practi-
caliy unanimous. II would be easy to
accumulate reasons for so doing. II
must occur to every intelligent man and
woman that IL 10 better TO have friend
At court than an enewy. We have one
powerful enemy there nov. II lie mad
ness TO send another. Let Us counter
act 30 far "a possible the power of the
Northern Pacific in Congress by send
ing from this Territory an able, active
and fully accredited agent of the people.
such Is Voorhees,. he will not betray
our interests. He will be our champion.
Moreover. he IL going 20 b elected.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-11-04
sxEviTsEs.
saa II Harshhero,s nav aid.

See II. Hershberg's new ad.
IL will he well for all persons today to
vote In their own wards, 30 as to save
labor and confusion.
Ballard 4 Hatfield received q large
shipment of WILDLY Island ami Dun
geness potatoes yesterday.
Purser Irving, of the steamer North
Pacific, has been appointed agent In
Victoria of the N. 4. and o. Il. d N.
companies.
Steamers Zephyr and Messenger have
made a change in the hour of their de-
parture from Olympia leaving here
after at 8 instead of 7:30.
At the Tacoma school election last
Saturday 34S votes were polled. w. j.
Meade was elected Clerk, and Stuart
Rice and VIM. Christie Directors.
burglars broke through the basement
under the Star Clothing House Sunday
night, but were discovered before an en-
trance was made TO the store above.
The new society, partially organized
here last Saturday night, was called
"St. Georges Benevolent Society OF
Seattle" Another meeting will be held
next saturday night.
Up to last night there had been 300, GOO
election tickets struck of in the two
local job offices for the election in King
county today, or 20 tickets for every
man, woman and child in the county.
The Republicans will have eleven
wagons today for the conveyance OF
voters to the polls. They viii go any
a M AM rUxp an IN eEhnra xutt -
no excuse for voters staying at home
today.
The Coionfst says the Pacific Coast
Steamship Company have re-chartered
the favorite steamship Mexico, Captain
Huntington, far another term, and that
vessel will be continued ON the Victoria
San Francisco route.
Pateats are being issued to the In.
dams on Puyallup Reservation for the
lands occupied by them rs homes for
thirty years past. This is u proper act,
but one that should have been per.
formed a score or more years ago.
In the matter of the collision between
the steamships Wellington and Queen
of this Pacific, of Victoria harbor on
the 9th of October, the nautical men to
whom the case was referred have de-
cided that the Wellington vas to blame
for backing when she should have gone
ahead.
The steamboat men ON the Sound
should all be given opportunities to vote
their political convictions. No politi-
cal restraint should be put upon any
man on these boats, and If any Is at
tempted We will make il intensely dis
agreeable for the captain or other per
son attempting It. Every ballot today
should DO deposited freely and fairly,
as the law contemplates.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-11-04
RAILReAD CoMrIImENrs.

DIN the people. ~ William II. Van.
derbilt.
Seattle hoodlums. bunch Grass
Belts.
seattle's lousy Transfers. Seattle
Chyomicie.
King county esanks." - Railroad
Delegates.
miners at Newcastle, laborers at
Renton, what care they about the for
fixture issue. Day laborers as they are.
they have no interest In the coming Of
the road. aud ye, we are told tAsir cry
to forfeiture. Seattle chroniele.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-11-04
FOREIGN.

aInrsntng 8uwers Abeua Gsrdea.
Loxpom. Nov. 3 THE Tsm<s considers
tie news reported from Cairo 70 the
Paris Hernfng Esns. - the effect that
Kharfoum hiss fallen into the hands OF
tie rebels and Gordon taken pr1Bc0es
~ exfrenely d01btfuI- This vieu. IS
thinks. especially reasonable IN the alb
sencs Of advices On the subject from
Woiseiey- The Tsns<s traces she report
20 the Beshshirs EagpfiaA, . dubious
French organ, which nas have given .
Europeanixed version Of the Arab
rumorx which recently gained some
currency ia Cairo. Earl Granville az
sured the Associated Press today thai
the government had received no coufir-
matioz nswA Up 10 noon nothing had
been receissd at the government once
In regard thereto. A dispatch today
from DouQoia to Reuter's Telegram
Company makes no mention Of the re-
ported fail Of Khartoum. Is says. how
ever, thai M8hdi st last accounts Was
collecting his forces around Khartoum.
and had summoned Gordon to sarren-
der. The trcors Of Mahai had inter
eeptsd two messengers dispatched By
tbs British 20 Khart0um- The same
0tEV3&0M MG0&Ax00 . E8&A9 k14A1 ~ At<SSs1
was at BerbeT, and that rebels had pos
session Of the wells Of the caravan
route between Dsbbeh and khartoum-
After the creps are harvested Mahdfs
forces viii be largely increased.
Musiny.
IaMA, Nov. 3.-Cacase's infantry bat
talon at Cuzca nsutinied recently. The
uprising was suppressed by cavalry.
Five officers and thirty soldiers we're
Renfan Catch.
DuBIIx, Nov. a.-Frederick J. Alien,
Vice President Of the Young Ireland
Society, was arrested last night I'm q
charge Of treason and felony. He was
brought into court today and aFraigned.
He was remanded today to await trial.
The evidence produced shows be wrote
o lsttcr to the headquarters Of the Fe-
mans in Paris. containing an account
Of receipts Of cash for Feniau purposes
and the account of avengers expenses.
Among the avengers names were Joe
MuIIetf and Patrick Malloy. The let
tiers likewise detailed the quantity Of
arms belonging 20 the various Fenian
centers In ireland, and the number Of
men comprising them. At Kinney. IL ID
said there are 332 members; at Dublin,
GO, and at Lowth 503.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-11-04

Referring 10 the election in Oregon
today 10 was stated inadvertently In
Sundays issue that Legislature would
be elected. This is erroneous. The
contest In Oregon is for Presidential
Electors, the Legislature having already
bsen chosen. IL is Republican, and will
choose Senator TO succeed James IL.
Slater. whose serm will expire March 4.
at the close OF the next session Of Con.
gxraaa
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-11-04

PRoPsRLy SSUBRED. The people OF
Vancouver, like those Of Seattle, evil
IDENTIFY thought the coming of Mrs. Dan.
iway TO instruct them in politics an un.
warranted impertinence, and they
snubbed her accordingly. The Tads.
rsHdsnt gives the account following of
her reception Mrs. A. 8. Duniway
came here Monday evening 10 speak in
behalf OF the Republican ticket, but
there was no one at the boat TO receive
her except one nice little girl. whose
mother entertained the distinguished
advocate of woman suffrage
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-11-04

Vots 10 restore 10 she people their
landed psirimony. IL has been secured
by the blood Of your forefathers, pur.
chased with the treasure OF yoar gov.
eminent, wrung from tyEanis at the
muzxles of cannons and muskets. /,
belongs 10 the whole people. Demand
It's restoration 10 the public domain.
Vote for Voorhees,. he represents your
best interests in this contest
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-11-04

No compromise with wrong. Stand
mp Tor your rights against the insOlence
and tyranny Of corporate snisrule. Con-
denim and spun with yoar ballots the
interference Of the Nershsrn Pacific
Railroad Company with political con-
ventions and the elective franchise.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-11-04
VOORHEES, for Congress.

HoRsE Can SrABLE.-work was begun
yesterday at the corner Of Second and
Pike streets. on the construction Of q
large stable for the Seattle Street Rail-
way Company, Il will be 80 by rs feet,
aud story and half high. A shop for
the repair and bui.ding of cars will also
be erected. The Recommendations are
10 be for - horses and . cars. The site
b at the point where the rosd forks, one
branch eoinR TO Belltown and the other
20 Lake Union.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-11-04

SEND Is THE NEws.-The PosT- INTEL.
LloxScER wants news of tho election at
the earliest possible moment, and So
licits the same Of all friends throughout
the Territory. We want the straight
vote. aud no gaesses. send by the FIRST
and quickest means of conveyance. The
pablia want the news. whether il be
good or bad, and this paper will be the
medium of eonveyine IL IN them.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-11-04

kEDucrsoS N PRIcx or MECHANICAL
DEsxlsrEs. rented the iahorn.
tory Of DIR. Case, Room 3, Yeslsr- Ieary
building ann prepared 10 furnish ME
ssy e<sf sets Of teeth on suicanite. q
toliowss Full upper or iowex sets els.
All other mechsnlcai vork at came
ratio. satisfaction guaranteed.
nov t-u H. q. SznUnxa
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-11-04

Whi you. men and wonea OF King
county. repudiate ye1r avowsd opinions
by voting for Armstrong ? Win yoa no,
rather dsasaaa Of Congress thai for
which yoo have pe,isioned Ifs., vote
for VOORHEES,. His platform is sound
IL has no rotten timbers.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-11-04

Be not deceived. A vote for Arm.
strong means railroad supremacy in the
politics and governments Of this Terri.
tory. A vote Tor Voorhees, means free
lands, free speech and free ballot.