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Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-07-02

After the Grand Haven Ce1lectorship.
Washington correspondence Detroit Free
Trees.
A prominent Western Michigan gen
tleman arrived here last night to look
after the Grand Haven COllsetOrship.
His candidate for the place is W. B. Will
son. of MuskegOn. The list of applicants,
as revised by him. is aside from the gem
tleman mentioned: d. o. Watson, Coop
ersyilIs; V. W. Sesley, Grand Haven /;
Thomas HeffrOn, Eastmanville, all Of the
Fifth District, and M. II. Clark, Manis-
tee. Said the p. w. M. G.. to The Free
Press correspondent this evening: Sow
snty-ive per cent of the business tran
saeted ut the Grand Haven Custom
House comes from the Ninth District.
There are only two ports in the Fifth
Con gressional District. We OF the Ninth
District claim that the appointment il
not i'm the proper sense Of term q con-
gressional one. If you will look the
matter up you will learn that the dis.
trict extends from New Buffalo to Che
b0ygan ana includes the Fifth. Ninth,
Tenth and part of the Eleventh districts.
II the argument that the Ninth Congress
sional District Is entitled to the appoint
ment because it transacts thrss-qLarters
of the business, is declared not q good
one, then / will urge further that the
fifth District wants too much. 1t not
only wants the Office of Collector of the
Port, but in addition il wants United
States District Attorney, and United
States Marshal. 1t has already got the
Office OF Collector OF Internal Revenue.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-07-02
PrOi)ate Order.
(t'irst publication June IL, 1885,,
STATE OF MICHIGAN,

STATE OF MICHIGAN, I -.
County Of Cheboygau. 90
Notice is hereby given that by an order of
tho Probate Court for the county of Cheboy-
gan, made on the 9th day OF June, 1885, six
months from that date were allowed for credi-
tors to present their Gains against the estate
OF William Marx late OF se'd county, deceas
ed, and that all creditors of SAID deceased are
required 10 present their claims to said Pro-
bate Court, AT the Probate Office in the village
or Cheboygan, for examinet ton and allowance,
on or before the 9th day o. Dec. A. d., 1885,
and that such claims will be heard on the 2Sth
day OF July next, and on the 9th day of De-
cember, 1856 at ten O'clock In the forenoon OF
each Of those days.
EDWIN Y. PERKINS,
Judge of Probate.
Dated, Cheboygan, June 9th, 1895. 4w.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-07-02
The squandered Millions.

Nashville Letter 10 The Philadelphia MINES
Aman with history was buried here
yesterday. Before the war one OF the
richest. if not the richest planters in
the South was Harry" Hill. He was
known all along the Mississippi and
Ohio Rivers from New Orleans TO Pitts
burg. His plantations extended for
miles along the river and were titled
by thousands of slaves. When he died
his estate was worth about $3,0U0,000.
His only SON inherited the vast wealth.
Like all young mea of that day who had
rich fathers, he was given the benefit Of
European education, and for years
travelled the Continent with q private
tutor. He had been beautifully supplied
with money, but when his fathers death
threw his wealth into his possession hls
extravaganza knew no bounds. The
scion of rich Southerner, he had ear
ried letters which placed him on terms
Of intimacy with the nobility. Few men
Of title could boast a. ampls a fortune
and none could excel him in lavishnass.
It was in the theatrical world, however,
that he attracted most attention. The
leading lights Of the Partisan stage were
eager to claim his friendship, for IL
meant valuable presents. Costly gifts
Of diamonds and jewelry to some favored
artistic were common thing, while his
extravagant dinners ast0nished even tsa
gay French capital. One supper i'll par
ticular, which he gave to the art world
Of Paris, is said to have cost between
$4,000 and $4,000, With Patti and ether
famous singers he was on terms Of fa-
miliarity, and in his later days nothing
gave him more pleasure than 10 recount
anecdotes of his social intercourse with
them. Few men were more competent
in matters of music and art.
Even his colossal fortune could not
stand such drains, and when the war
came il swept away ths remnants. From
n millionaire major. Jimmie Dick Hill
descended to "a dependent on his relativs
for the absolute necessities OF life. In
his wild career Of extravaganza he met
and married an actress, an Italian lady.
The union was not happy one. She
was a Catholic. and about three years
ago instituted proceedings in New York
for separation. The case attracted
great attention at the time, and column
after column Of the daily press was filed
with accounts Of Major Hills romantic
life. He became writer for the papers
particularly those Of sporting proclivi-
ties, His non de plume Climax" in the
Turf, Field and Farm, made him famil-
lar to turfmen all oyer the country.
Nearly two years ago he received one
day telegram stating that a gentle
man had died suddenly aud left him his
his sole heir. This proved to be his old
tutor. on whom he had spent thousands
while In Europe. The bsquest amount
ed to about $4,000 in property in this
country and in England, and placed him
again In comfortable circumstances.
Major Hill was q familiar figure in
the streets of Nashville and was exceed
ingly interesting in conversation. lie
would never express a regret that he
had squandered his millions, but was
exceedingly bitter when speaking OF
friends in his prosperity who had desert
ed him when his money was gone.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-07-02

THE Democratic press Is drumming
the tune that the war 10 over, that the
South was glad that 1t was whipped,
that the Southern people are as loyal to
the Union, as those of the North, that to
say anything about the condition of the
negro is to wave the bloody shirt. and so
on. The Ohio Republican platform takes
es the tras and patriotic ground that
the attempt to disfranshiss class OF
voters is matter Of public concern. 1t
pledges the Republicans Of Ohio to q pol
icy that will protect their rights.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-07-02

The Detroit Free Press says: ut is
figured that 1t will take 394 years to fill
all the offices with Democrats, taking
the changes thus far as basis. We
presume most of the party are bound to
wait" Tits is not very encouraging to
the hungry hordos.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-07-02

AT the Cheyenne Agency the Indians
are drilling preparatory to all outbreak.
have sent spies in all directions, and
picket their ponies every night. The
whites and soldiers at the agency fear
they will be massacred. Five companies
Of cavalry passed through Wichita, Kan.
Friday, for Fort Reno.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-07-02

ACCORDING to the Washington CORES
pendent of the New York Tribune all is
not harmonious ia those states having
Democratic Senators. The Senators be-
come jealous of teach others influence and
the consequence is they are moro bitter
opponents than where they differ polit-
ieally and as consequence much ill
feeling in the party is being generated.
Here in Michigan the Democrats are not
troubled that way. Boss Don Dickinson
is supreme. 1t is true there is some
hard feeling on the part of Democratic
Congressman on account Of their in
fluense counting for nOught, but mem
bers Of the lower branch are small fry
and do not receive much consideration
from the powers that DO.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-07-02
CBEEOYGAN, MICH, JULY 2, 1895.

THE Clerk of the House Of Rspresen-
tatives says that there will not be more
than four contested election cases be-
fore the next Congress, the smallest
number for forty years.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-07-02
For Sale Cheap.

A frs. class, large size, fire proof safe with
burglar proof chest. Enquire at First Nation
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Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-07-02

ACCORDING to q New York Sun Wash
ington correspondent, all is not harmony
In the cabinet, and the President is
troubled. He is not at one with the
Secretary Of State. and the differences
that have arisen will not be mitIgated
by time or Oblitsrated In the progress Of
tho administration. Mr.. Bayard's course
in regard to appointments and the gen
eral spirit in which he has conducted
the department have boon great dis
appointment to the President and some
other members of the cabinet, Mr..
Bayard, they say, has proved eapricious
and uncertain; his course has not been
guided by any fixed policy or logical
purpose, and he is declared to be the one
dissentient and permanently inharmOn-
ious element In the administration. The
objections to Mr.. Bayard are cumulative
and no degree of patience, lsniency or
ingenious explanation can conceal either
the present drift or ultimate result.
That result is that Mr.. Bayard will
presently leave the cabinet. The Presi-
dent Is kindly disposed and by nature a
very tolerant man, but in respect to
what he regards as unjustifable Obsta-
cles he knows no amenities whatever.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-07-02

Is. Cooper would especially recon-
mend to the ladies' Acker's Dyspepsia
Tablets. AS a laxative they have no
equal. They are guaranteed to cure
Chronic Constipation, Dyspepsia, and all
disease arising from a deranged stom-
ach, With free use of the Tablets
Sick headache Is impossible.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-07-02

GENERAL GRANT informed Mr.. Douglas
Friday evening that it was the best Gay
he had had since he went to Mount Nc
Gregor. The patient has been present
ed with new vehicle, In which the col
ored attendant can wheel him to any
point desired in the immediate vicinity.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-07-02

STATEMENTS prepared at the informal
Revenue Department show that during
the past eight years there was collected
from Internal Revenue $1005.531 SOP, at
total cost of $37,3l5,S72, or 3 6S-lC0 per
cent. Not cent of this large sum was
lost, but YVES paid into the Treasury and
properly accounted for. A prominent
Democratic Congressman recently re-
marked to one of the Internal Revenue
Department that he was In no hurry to
obtain a change in the cOlleetorship of
his district because he did not want to
make mistake and have man appoint
cd who might within a short time be-
come defaulter for 81 GOO or perhaps
tor larger amount. IL want to be sure
Of my man." said the Congressman,
'and not make the blunder Of getting an
untrustworthy man who might disgrace
the party and bring discrsdit upon me-"
The Congressman was Samuel j. Ran
dali, of Pennsylvania.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-07-02

$ DEMOCRATIC applicants for Office are
thoroughly disguised with Washington.
In addition 20 disappointment or defer
red hopes the weather has been SO I'M
comfortably hot that they are in sweat
all the time, and are inclined to de-
nounce everything, including the adj
ministratiOn.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-07-02

AT the present time there are fifty-four
vacancies among the officers of the
army, thirty. nine Of which are expected
to be filled by the recent graduates of
West Point as soon as Secretary Endieott
returns to Washington. Six nOn-com-
missioned officers have also passed the
examining boards and will be appoint
ed, leaving nine vacancies.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1885-07-02

TIE Commissioner Of tho General
Land Office has directed registers
and receivers Mt district land offices
not to furnish blank forms fer
homestead applications except upon per
sonal application by actual entrymen.
An abuse has grown up in the local land
Offices through the indiscriminate dis
tribution Of these blanks in quantities
to attorneys.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-20
Nashotah Seminary.

Rev. Il. +. Sweet, of Trinity church,
returned this morning from Milwaukee,
where he went to attend the trustees
meeting of the Nashotah Theologi cal
seminary. The principal business was
the election of president, which re-
suited in the choice of Rev. Dir.
Nicholson. of Philadelphia. The
position Is one of honorary rather
than pocuniary consideration, the salary
at present being $1,000 a year.
He is at present and has beer since
1873 the rector of ST, Marks church at
Philadelphia. He is very popular, and
his sermons arc attended some times by
more than 5000 people. He is As years
of age, and native of Maryland, and
was elected bishop of Indiana in 1888, but
he declined. Bishop Wells notified DR..
Nicholson by telegraph of his election,
but does not expect reply for several
days to come for the reason that the rev
erend gentleman. in all probability, will
ask time to consider.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-20
Our Colored Brethren.

There was an extremely enjoyable affair
at Turner hall last evening 1t was a
concert and festival given under the aus
pices, and for the benefit of the Golden
Leaf society of Rock Island, and partic-
pated in by the musical talent of the
African population of Davenport and
Rock Island. The program opened with
a chorus by the club, entitled, Happy
Greeting" This was followed by decla>
nation on the Equality of Man. by Miss
Berthe Marshall Then came solo by Miss
l.. Harding, milwaukee Fire after
which Abraham Dawson gave IA recita-
ton on John Darrells Dream" A solo
by Miss Alice Lawrence followed, 'lf
You were only Here Then came Il reco
itation, sort of churade. entitled,
cover the Hills to the Poor House. in
which characters were taken by Miss
Sarah Pearson, Miss NJ. Marshall, Mr.. G.
Toliver. Mr.. II. Pitts, and Miss NJ. Sar-
gent. A recess was taken, and
part second opened up with an
instrumental solo, "Frolic of the Frogs,
by Misses Harding and Sargent, followed
by a recitation, THE War Horse Boy,
Billlee," Miss l.. Harding; guitar solo,
forbidden Fruit" Mr.. ii. Marshall; Sc
lect reading, Angels of Buena VISTA .
Mrs, NJ. Il. Pitts, and solo, Long,
Long Weary Day." by Mrs II, Venerable.
The exercises closed with charade, 'Re>
finement," in which Miss NJ. Marshall,
Miss A. Lawrence, of Davenport Mr.. A.
Dawson and Mr.. G. Thompson, of Dsv-
export, participated Miss l.. Harding
was the planoist of the evening. Bleucr' ;
orchestra furnished delightful music.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-20
4 FAMILY FEUb.
Row on Flat HoDt---A Dissatisfied
Wife Pushes Her Husband into
Rock River.

Through an arrest made at Milan this
morning, was brought to light the parlic-
ulars of one of the most peculiar freaks
of domestic infelicity that has been heard
OF for some time. There arrived in Milan
at an early hour this morning, n man by
the name of Barker. He went before
Squire Dickson and swore out a warrant
for the arrest of II party which he said
would arrive there during the course of
the day. He stated his case thus: That
II few days ago, n family party composed
of five men, two women and two children
left their homo in Sterling Tor the purpose
of floating down Rock river to its mouth
and taencc down the Mississippi to
warmer climate. He said that when they
which all became concerned. A general
row ensued. during which his wife
pushed him off the boat into the river
He swan ashore and managed to catch
train to Rock Island, and thus reached
Milan in advance of the flat boat party,
which, however arrived there this morn
ing, aud the entire gang was promptly
placed under arrest.
The case was heard in Justice Dick
sons court, and settlement was finally cf-
fectcd tie couple between which the un>
pleasantness had arisen mutually agree
ing to separate forever. The wife said
she was tired of her husband; she had
taken him for better or worse, and found
him worse. She seemed to entertain no
feeling of regret over her action in push
ing her husband in the river, and APP
peared to he surprised to find that he was
not drowned. The party is in camp near
Milan, and will proceed down the river
in a few days, the husband padding his
own canoe.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-20
NEW PGSTMASTERS.
W. &. Humphrey Selected at Edging.
ton in Place Of II. T.. StOddard.

Among the appointments of fourth
class postmasters made by the postmaster
general yesterday. were three in Rock
Island county-Joseph j. Garnet, at
Port Byron, Frederick Freeburg. at Coal
Valley, and w. G. Humphrey, at
Edgington. The appointmehtof Messrs
Garnett and Freeburg has been
expected for some time. but the
selection of Mr.. Humphrey at Edg-
and consequently great surprise to
everybody, including Mr. Humphreys
friends, who supposed the question of
ington was entirely unlocked for,
who would be the next postmaster at
Edgtngton was settled at the election
held there last month for that purpose.
An election was called on the 18th of
October over Congressman Necces sig
nature, to select candidate for postmas-
ter Mt EdgingtOn. The election was held
in conformity with the requirements Of
the call. resulting in A votes for Mr.
Stoddard and 81 for Mr. Humphrey
nearly II majority of , to 1 for the former
gentleman, Tie tally sheets We're sent
to Mr. Neece, certified to by The judges
of the election, and it was confidently
expected that Mr.. Stoddard was virtually
the next postmaster of + lgington.
Nothing remained for Mr. Niece but
to recommend Stoddard He, himself,
called the election in order to determine
who the people wanted for the place.
But now comes the news of Humphrey :
| appointment.
The ARGUS. receiving many inquiries
regarding the authenticity of the news,
tecgraphcd to Mr.. Ncccc ut Macomb this
morning for information. This afternoon
a reply was received that Humphrey had
been recommended by him. The only
satisfactory solution of the affair at this
writing is that Mr.. Stoddard withdrew II
his opponents favor, after he (Stoddarl)
had received the Endorsement of the pco>
pie of Edgington township, alt hongh hi,
friends claim that he has not.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-20
At " ar.

The townships of Hanna and Colona,
in Henry county, are at war over the 10
cation of a wagon road. 1t seems that
the road follows the township line until
it reaches Green River, where it turns In.
to Colona township to cross the river.
This arrangement compels Colona towns
ship to keep the bridge in repair, while
Hanna township derives as much benefit
of the road and bridge as Colona. This
being the case, Colona tried to enter an
agreement with Hanna to share the ex>
pense of the bridge, but Hanna couldn't
see it :" And now Colona has brought a
law suit and is trying to have the road
closed. The case was brought up for a
hearing last Tuesday, but a continuance
was granted until the first Tuesday in
December The matter has created a
great deal of enmity between the resi-,
dents of the two townships and much in>
terest is manifested in its probable out
come. There is fair prospect that the
case will be settled by agreement, which
would be the wisest course to pursue.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-20

Stephen Cunningham, who resides on
Sixth avenue between Fourteenth and
Fifteenth streets, is much prosecuted
soul. The source Of all his torment is
his wife Margaret. who proposes to rule
the roOst, or ''bust." SO far she has
done about as she pleased, going so far
as to forbid her liege lord from entering
his house on the penalty of death, The
household furniture has not even escaped
her wrath, some articles beng badly
broken. Cunningham has secured some
consolation ont of a peace warrant, how
ever, which compes the demonstrativc
Margaret to keep in subjugatlon six
months or pay $500 forfeit to Magistrate
Bennett.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-20
C. G KIN ELL.
BASB A D. COMO Ri

Are what the human race has been
seeking since the days when the flaming
sword in the hands of an angel, turned Il
rather thinly clad lady and gentleman out
of a home that was n perfect paradise, IN :
to the cold, uncharitable world. To hunt
up n boarding house was Mr.. and Mrs.
Adams first undertaking. They bought
Rock Island paper and sat down on the
watch tower under fig tree to read the
stale adds, and talk over the prospects OF
the election. Not u house was for rent
no nicely furnished front room for zen
tleman and wife; nothing even to be had,
not even stick of furniture (Tor that
was before the sound of the hHeN, no
body had diedD so they and their children
commenced looking elsewhere. The old
folks were never able to find anything
like the old home, sweet home, their ac-
cident deprived them Of
However, several years after this event,
lot of their distant relatives went west
to grow up with the country, and they
built up thriving cities all over tie pair
les and along the banks of the great
river Now sec how these descendants
are progressing. Motors run at larGc ON
our streets to scare off trade and horses.
Then think of
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-20
THE SANE OLD STORY.
4 F0rCible Illustration OF AN u III Adage
About Fool and His Money, Etc.

This world is tull of rascals; and equally
as full, it appears, of fools for them to
practice their well laid schemes upon
That "a fool and his money are soon
parted is every day more forcibly illus
tratcd. This morning George c. Woo Is,
of oxford Mills, Iowa, arrived in the city
from Southern Illinois Some time ago
he moved there, but not being satisfied
with the locality, determined to move
back to Iowa. With his two little girls
he had gotten this far. his wife having
preceded Kim few days ago. lie las
waiting in the Peoria depot until time to
go to Davenport 10 transfer, when
he was approached by a stranger who
asked him where he was going, Wood
told bin, and was informed by the new
acquaintance that that was his destna-
ton too. After converting n few min>
utcs the stranger left, stating that he
wonld meet him again on the train. At
II o'clock the stranger came back and
told Wood that he had everything in
readiness to 90 over the river. IL have
got considerable baggage said he land
it will take three wagons to convey it to
Davenport. II you will come down and
help me load it, your trunk can go over
free of charge Wood thought he had
met bully friepd and they started down
town together. They reached the corner
near The postolicc, when the stranger
said, pointing up the alley, chose
are my goods IN the rear of
the postoilice; Just wait here until
| 90 III and pay the charges. He was
turned. II find said he, "that have
got no change. This check--displaying
bank check the least have. If you
will lend me few dollars until we get TO
Davenport, will get that check cashcd
and pay you. In the meantime you may
hold the check. Wood checrfully
complied. With this the stranger
disappeared. Woods waited for some
time, and seeing gentleman coming on
of the poStoilcc, showed him the check .
The gentleman was Dr. S. G.. Plnmmcr
and he read the check thus:
! DAVENPORT, Iowa. Nov. %, 1885.
Citizens National bank pay to VIM. ID
Bristol one hundred and fifty dollars,
$50. SAMI MORGAN ~ Go.
"Whcrc did you get this" said tho
doctor
II loaned man IS on it,
Did You know him."
"N0; he was stranger.
"The check is bogus, you have been
beaten out OF that amount"
Even then, the ignorant traveller wa
disposed to believe that the check was
| good, so he went in and asked Postmaster
HAYES if anybody had asked for any bag
gage. The surprised postmaster did no
| give the applicant an encouraging an
swer, and he then put the matter in Office
Brennans hands, but it was too late, fol
Mr.. Confidence Man had flown. Now
| Woods declares that he would not trus
his brother. He is without funds to pa.
his and his childrcns' fare home. lii
describes the stranger who tlecced him a:
young man, neatly and stylislhy dressed
and wearing n thin mustache and sid
| whiskcrs.