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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-25
THOMAS COLLINS.

Thomas Collins was born ON farm in
Rathdangan, county Wicklow, ireland, 40
years ago tomorrow and began work when
old enough to pick mp rraties---attended
school nights | J miles distant-left home
at 16-landed in New York and joined his
brother in Stratford, Ontario--farming
again--thence to Ohio and another farm
moved again and landed in Lexington,
Michigan in 1S65-chopped cordwood-
tired Of il and came to Alpena in 1866
began work on State road for Reid Rich
ardson, who found he had n good man, and
when he wanted warehouse put Tom in
charge Of it-stayed three years-then took
another warehouse on shares--always "sav-
ing" so made money-Democrats elected
him City Treasurer in 1875 - County
Treasurer in 1S76-re-elected 1S7s-ap-
pointed alderman to fill vacancy heaps
Of money out of pine lands-was up for
comptroller in spring Of 1888, but the other
man had most votes-married fall of 1875
we'll liked by those who know him-thinks
Cleveland the right man in the right place.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-25
IL Will Cure Youi

GOLDEN SEAL BITTERS arc the
great blood purifier, liver and kidney rem
edy and life giving principle. perfect
renovator and invigorator of the system
carrying away all poisonous matter and
restoring the blood to healthy condition,
enriching it, refreshing and invigorating
both mind and body. They are easy OF
administration, prompt In their action,
certain in their results, safe and reliable in
all forms of disease. Every moment OF
our lives, every part OF our bodies, is
wearing ont aud il Icing built up anew.
This work is accomplished by the blood.
The blood ir pure makes the entire circuit
of the body every seven minutes. But u
it becomes weak or Initiated and does not
perform its work properly the system is
actually poisoned by the WORKOUT matter
clogging the vital organs instead OF leav-
ing the body. Cleanse the blood when
ever you find its impurities bursting
through the skin in pimples, eruptions,
sores, etc. Keep the liver In order, the
blood pure, health of the system will fol-
low. Take GOLDEN SEAL BITTERS
and no Others. Sold by Field & Gray,
and Seaman & Dafoe.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-25
The Cabinet.

Thomas FRANCIS Bayard, Secretary
of State, was born in Wilmington,
Delaware, October Goth, 1928. He
was admitted to the bar in 1851, and
was made United States District At.
torney in 1853 by President Pierce.
He entered the United States Senate
in 1869 as the successor of his father,
James A. Bayard, and has since been
twice reelected. He has been a
strong member of the Finance and
Judiciary committees, and was one
of the Electoral Commission in 1857.
He was the most prominent rival Of
General Hancock in the Democratic
convention of 1880, and of Mr.. Cleve-
land last year. He is handsome, ac-
tive, and very domestic.
Daniel Manning, Secretary of the
Treasury, was born in Albany, New
York, August 10th, 1881. He grad
uated in the Atlas Office, and was af-
terward successfully foreman, report.
or, editor and part owner of the Argus
of thst city. He made his mark first
in politics in 1874, as Chairman of
the Albany county delegation, and
became the intimate friend and adj
wiser of Governor Tilden during his
term. He has been a member of the
State committee since 1876, and
Chairman since 1881. Since that
year also he has been the leader of
the party in the State. For three
years he has been President of the
National Commercial Bank Of Al
bany, and was for number Of years
Director of the Susquehanna railroad.
He has been twice married, and has
four children.
Colonel William F. Villas, Post
master-G General, was born in Orange
county, Vermont, July 9th, 1910.
His father removed to Wisconsin in
1851. He graduated from the AL
bany, New York, law school in 1860,
and has since practiced law in Madi-
son, Wisconsin. In 1862 he raised n
company in the Twenty-third Wiscon.
sin regiment, was elected Captain, and
promoted to be Colonel. He served
with distinction up to the capture Of
Vicksburg, and then returned to civil
life. He is leading lawyer in Wis
consin, and a Professor of Law in the
State University. He was, when ap-
pointed to the cabinet, a member Of
the Wisconsin Legislature, and in
1884 presided over the Chicago Dem.
ocratic Convention. He has an nc.
complished wife and three children.
Senator L. Q. G. Lamar, Secretary
Of the Interior, was born in Putnam
county, Georgia, September 18th
1925. He removed to Mississippi, in
1s49, returned to Georgia, and was Q
member Of the Legislature there in
1853, removed again to Oxford, Miss
issippi, and was elected to the Thirty
fifth and Thirty-sixth Congresses. HI
resigned in 1860, was member o.
the Mississippi Secession convention
a Colonel of the Nineteenth Mississ
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-25

The above gives the temperature
only at II o'clock at night. They
were taken at the same time-the
thermometers being of the same grade.
Each column shows the temperature
at the time stated, at different local
tiles.
The lowest temperature occurs
about two o'clock in the morning, and
the following from reports sent to the
Detroit Free Press will show how low
the mercury was at various parts Of
Michigan, last weck-the thermom-
eters being nearly all the ordinary
ones commonly used. Alpena's re-
cord is that taken by the U. S. wealth
err observer:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-25
Detroit Markets

The following market quotations
are copied from the Detroit Free
Press of March 22nd;
Wheat, 81 to s73 per bushel.
Oats per bushel, 80 to 34
Flour per barrel, 1915 to 1878
Pork, S12.75 to SLABS per Dbl.
Mess beef, $1,000 to s1O.25 per bbl-
Butter, Is to 2S per pound.
Apples, $1.75 to $500 per barrel.
Potatoes, IS to 40 per bushel.
Onions, $3.50 to $275 per barrel.
Hay, baled, $751; to $14 per ton.
The quotations, given by the Free
Press, are mostly of Wholesale ma
ture. The prices at retail stores must
be somewhat higher.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-25
Burdens of the TAXPAYERS.

In the next issue of the ARGUS we
hope to give a detailed statement OF
city finances, from official sources, as
the annual statement of Council, and
the City Treasurer's report will be
made public. For the present week
we submit our own statement. 1t
shows the entire amount Of taxes
levied ON the citizens of this city last
year was an enormous and unreason-
able one. The entire income, if all
the taxes are paid, including direct
taxes, liquor tax, licenses, balances on
hand last spring, etc, is S95,254.3S,
which is equal to $10.94 per head for
every man, woman and child in AL
pena city. The $1S,2S6 tax for State
and county, is just as heavya burden
as $18,2S6 tax for streets or other
local purposes. 1t is raised by a tax
on the real and personal property in
this city, and it has to be paid. 1t
represents that part of the income Of
the city of Alpcna which pays her
share of the county expenses. 1t is
proper to add it to the list, to show
the total taxable burden that the citi-
zens of Alpena city had to bear the past
year. The taxes levied, from all
sources, were as follows:
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Dies MONS, Iowa.

LIES MOINS, IOWA.
Rheumatic Syrup Co.;
Gentlemen-You will please send
me by express, @. o. d., one dozen
bottles of Rheumatic Syrup, as the
druggists here do not keep it. My
brother has been troubled with rheu-
matism for years, and if your Syrup
will do as much for him as 1t has
done for young woman who resides
here, and who for the last four years
has suffered everything but death,
with infammatory rheumatism-hcr
hands and limbs were terribly drawn
out of shape, and they had given up
all hope of her recovery, when an
acquaintance from Syracuse, N. T.,
sent one dozen bottles of Rheumatic
Syrup with a request for her to try it.
She has used ten bottles. and to-day
she is rs free from pain, and as well
at heart as ever she was, and her
hands are coming back to their orig
inal shape and she is able to use her
limbs quite freely. We shall not be-
grudge one thousand dollars if it
cures my brother. am yours truly,
ELI HoYT.
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"Rouxh on Coughs

'Rough on Coughs"
Ask for Trough on Coughs" for coughs
colds, soar throat, hoarseness. Troches
15c, liquid, 25c.
''Rough on Rats.
clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies, ants
bcg-bugs, skunks, chipmunks,gophcrs. 15c
Druggists.
Heart Pains.
Palpitation, dropsical swellings, dizzl
ness, Indigestion, headache, sleepessnes,
cured by "Wclls' Health Remover
"Rough on Corns."
Ask for Wells Trough on Corns," 15c
Quick, complete cure. Hard or soft corns
warts, bunions.
''Rough on PAIN Poroused Plaster;
Strengthening improved, the best for
backache, pains i'm chest or side, rheuma.
tism.
Thin People.
"Wells Health Remover" restores health
and vigor, cures dyspepsia, headache, nerv.
BUSINESS, debility. 81.
whooping Cough,
and the many throat affections OF children
promptly, pleasantly and safely relieved
by Trough on Coughs" Troches, 15c.;
Balsam, 25c.
Mothers.
II You are failing, broken, worn out and
nervous, use"Well's Health Remover" 81
Druggists.
Life Preserver.
If you are losing your grip ON life, try
"WelPs Health Remover" Goes direct
to weak spots.
''Rough on Toothache."
Instant relief for neuralgia, toothachc
faceache. Ask for Trough on T0othache.'
Is and 25 cents.
Pretty Women.
Ladies who would retain freshness and
vivacity don't fail TO try "WelPs Health
Remover"
Catarrhal Throat Affections,
Hacking, irritating coughs, colds, sore
throat, cured by Trough on Coughs
Troches, 15c; Liquid, 25c.
trough on Itch"
Trough on Itch" cures humors, erup-
tons, ringworm, letter, salt rheum, frost.
ed feet, chilblains.
The Hope ofthe Nation.
Children, slow In development, puny
scrawnx and delicate, use "WelPs Health
Remover"
Wide Awake
three or four hours every night coughing
get immediate relief and sound rest by us
ing Wells Trough on Coughs" Troches,
15c.; Balsam, 25c.
''Rough on Pain" Porouscd Plaster;
Strengthening, improved, the best for
backache, pains In chest or side, rheuma-
tism, neuralgia. 672y1
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-25
Weather.

The lowest temperature at various
sections of the country was rs follows
during the week ending March 22nd,
1SS5-Saturday cxcepted-thc six
observations being taken at eleven
o'clock p. NJ, by the U. S. weather
observers:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-25
Peterson's Magazine for April comes

Peterson's Magazine for April comes
to us with lovely steel-engraving of
"Adeline," one of Tennyson's hero
ines beautiful, double-size, steel,
colored fashisn-plate; and half a
hundred other illustrations for stories,
workable, fashions, ETC., etc. The
stories-though Peterson" is cele-
brated for good stories-are better
than ever. Certainly every woman
of refinement ought 10 have this mag
azine, for it is emphatically the lady's
book and the terms are but two dol
lars year, with great deductions to
clubs. Specimens are sent gratis, if
written for, to those wishing to get up
clubs. Address Chas. j. Peterson,
3O6 Chestnut ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-25

OF large number of preparations, Ely's
Cream Balm gives the most relief can
recommend II for catarrh, cold In the head
or hay fever. S. b. Lewis, Principal Grad
ed School, Clinton, Wis.
l used part Of the bottles Of Ely's Cream
Balm and can say am entirely cured OF
catarrh-Charlcs Beisel, Co. X, 18th In
fantry, Fort Custer, M. II.
l find Ely's Cream Balm good for catarrh
of long standing.-M. N. Laslcy, 1884
West Chestnut ST., Louisville, Ky.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-25
Wednesday, March %, 1885.
Fusion Nominations.
Fusion Convention.

Notice is hereby given that the
Fusion city convention for the city of
Alpena, will be held at the Council
room, on Thursday afternoon, April
I'd, at 2 o'clock, for the purpose of
putting in nomination candidates for
Mayor, Comptroller, City Recorder,
City Treasurer, and two Justices Of
the Peace. Each Ward will be en-
titled to 20 delegates.
By ORDER OF Cry COMMITTEE.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-25
Reputation of q Wine.

Dropsical and rheumatic persons
find the use of Speer's Port Grape
Wine of New Jersey. of incalculable
benefit. Its purity and valuable prop
critics have given it wide reputa-
ton among physicians throughout
this country and Europe. 1t is ex-
cellent for debilited females, and used
by the best families in New York and
Washington as an evening family
wine. For sale, by j. L. Bostwick.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-25

Affections of the throat are liable to
strike persons at any time OF the year, but
especially at this season Is extra caution
necessary In guarding against diseases OF
this character. Mishler's Herb Bitters Is
the sovereign remedy for all bronchial az
fections. A. Harshbergy, OF Chceseboro
and Harshbcrgy, Prairie City, Ill, writes
"Nrs. Harshbergy suffered from bronchitis,
and has used three bottles Of Mishler's
Herb Bltters with the most desirable re-
suits. Send me one dozen bottles"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-25

field officers in the State-tactics all at
tongues end-good horseman and boys of
the Third all like him-has a pleasant
home and nice family--is feet "a inches
tall----weighs 100 pounds----smokes, but
doesn't drink anything stronger than cof-
fee---church occasionally.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS.

ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS.
PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA. March lsth.-Heavy
snow storm through Virginia and North Carolina
from six TO ten inches Of snow fell
CHARLEsTowx, Souri, CARoLrSA.-Twelye in
ches Of snow fell this morning at spartansburg.
During the early part Of last week the thermom-
sters In Canada ranged from to IS below zero.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-25

"Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam,
prepared BY v. w, Klnsman & Co.. OF Au-
gusta, Me Is q remedy which has acquIr-
ed great reputation, and having won
dsrfui sale. Gentlemen and ladies Of frst-
rate reputation, who have used 1t In their
families, speak TO ms In enthusiastic praise
Of Il. W. n. Simpson, Belfast.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-25

The secret art of beauty lies not in
cosmetics, but only in pure blood and
healthy action of tho vital organs, to
be obtained by Burdock Blood Bit
tpra
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-25

Ayers Cherry PICTORIAL is adapted
to every age and either sex. Being
very palatable, the youngest children
take it readily.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-25
COLONEL n. NJ. DoNNELLy.

COLONEL n. NJ. DoNNELLY.
The subject of this sketch was born in
Concord, Franklin county, Pennsylvania,
December 1845-father Methodist minis
ter-came to Michigan in 1S56-madc
halt at Morenci--attendcd school until 18-
then went to the Keystone State again,
teaching school there two years--caught
the ego west, young man" fever-joined
regular army-west to Arizona-woundcd
--discharged-back to Pcnnsylvania-in
1868 married farmers daughter-tried
tilling the soil for livelihood-didn't like
it-not right build to pick up potatoes
west again-frst saw Alpena 1S72-hard-
waro firm needed bookkecper-took him in
-staid three ycars-wanted change, so
took charge Of lumber company's books
nice place for three years more-187S tried
grocery business-big advertiser---large
tradc-made money-Republicans elected
him City Treasurer in 1SS0-tried IL again
1881, but Democrats put their man in
elected Alderman 18S2-good one-Mayor
next year-also President and Treasurer
school board-one Of the charter members
Alpena Gusrds-promoted rapidly from
Sergeant 10 Csptsin-commanded company
three years--one Of the best drilled COM
panies in the State--promotcd to Major In
l8S2-sold grocery business out same year,
losing moncy--into the clothing trade 1883
big sicre--good business--made Lieutsn-
ante Colonel same year--one OF the Bet
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-25

The receipts of the city and town
ships, from all sources, for the past
year, are equal to 1914 for every
man, woman and child in the county.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-25

This leaves about $4,000 with
which to pay the expenses of the city
schools for the balance of the school
year, which ends in June to pay the
large amount of accounts that the
council will have to settle at the first
meeting in April ; to pay interest on
city orders issued by Council, and
then there will be the rejected tax
and other matters. The City Treasur-
er's report will probably show some
receipts that are not included in our
statement, such rs fines, delinquent
taxes paid, etc.
Now let us look at the amount Of
taxes levied on property, real and
personal, in Alpena city and townships
Of Alpena, Maple Ridge, Long Rap
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-25

We believe that nearly every dol
lar of the sos, 254.3S will be used up,
or in case some Of the taxes have not
been paid, there will be outstanding
orders drawn against them. If such
should prove to be the case, then the
city of Alpona, in order to pay the
expenses Of the Common Council, the
city Board of Education, and the
city's share of county expenses, had
to contribute a sum equal to S10.34
for every man, woman and child in
the city, and it is no wonder that there
is deep indignation among the tax
payers, who believe that the expenses
of the city for the three objects nam
ed, can and must be made lighter.
The taxes of last year would purchase
about 10000 barrels of flour.
In regard to the Supervisors, it is
but just to state that their appropria-
tions for 1884 were 81 ,482.69 less
than those of the preceding year.
Now, let us look at the various ex-
penses. The account, according to
our reckoning. is as follows, up to and
including the council meeting Of
March ID:
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What the News Has to Say About
Three Alpena Citizens.

The Detroit News recently publish
ed short accounts Of the lives Of three
citizens of Alpena, and as given by
the News are as follows:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-25

Constantly on hand at the popular
grocery and provision house Of John
rowe & Grant, Dawson block, corner
Second and Chisholm streets. They
keep no
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-25

With a family, either large or small,
and suitable for rich or poor, old or
young, can be
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-25
DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF TIL
Athena National Bank,

AZ AIpena, In the State OF Michigan,
At the close of Business, March 10, 1885.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-29
The bay in Montreal.

MONTREAL, Jan. 2s.-The storm was fierce
to-day. 1t was intensely cold, the mercury
falling to 10 and I2 degrees below zero. The
streets were very quiet and lacked the ami
nation which has marked the past two days.
Several ,oboggau:ng bills, however, despite
the binding sRov were much in use. The
ice palace was inaugurated this evening in
the presence OF an immense multitude.
There we're nearly 2. 600 STOW shoers on Do
niuion square and these took part in the at
tack The scene vas grand one, the dis
charge Of rockets and fireworks being kept
up for about thirty minutes After the at
tack The snow shoe clubs tramped across the
mountain The line was nearly : mile long.
On the return % the clubs TO the city con
cert was given by the SNOW shoers in QUEENS
hall The governor general and suite left By
tue Canada s Atlantic railway for Ottawa a.
ten tonight
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-29

lowest point of the day. In May there was
fair trading at prices ranging from S6.45@
6.57H, closing at S6.45. A friendly tip
given to market reporters on 'change to-day
was to the effect that packers got over bear
ing provisions month ago. They have their
houses filled with the product, and of course
are now interested in higher prices. The
point is that May pork will not stop until SIS
is touched
At the stock yards the receipts of all de-
scriptions of stock were light and for the
week so far considerably below the CORE
spending time last week. The best sorts of
fat cattle were quoted shade higher, but
medium and common remain at the low
prices of the past week. There was scarcely
a sufficient number of hogs to go around and
one or two of the packing firms dropped out,
several others had to get along with less
number than usual Prices in general way
underwent little or no change. Fancy as
sorted heavy did not sell quite as hign as yes
terday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-29

4th of March. This motion was the subject
of q long debate. Senators Bayard and
Salisbury, and others upon the Democratic
side, spoke in favor of the motion, and Sen
ators Morgan, Lapham, Conger and Miller,
of California, opposed it. a motion to adj
journ was made ct ) O'Clock aud defeated.
At p. IN. the question of postponement was
put to vote, and half an hour was con-
sumed ia the efforts to secure quorum.
Absentees were sent for, but pending the
vote another motion to adjourn was made at
7:30 and carried.
THE GIANT RETIREMENT BILLS.
Gen. Sloeum. speaking to-day of the pros
pee. Of getting Gen. Grant upon the retired
list of the army, said there were pending
two bills which had that object in view. The
| first, which mentions Gen. Grant by name,
passed the senate with only one dissenting
vote. The second, which was so framed as
to avoid the difficulty expressed in the veto
of the Fiz John Porter bill, passed the senate
while Gen. Slocum, under instructions from
the military committee of the house, was
awaiting an opportunity 20 bring the first
bill before that body. ''Some friends Of
Gen. Grant," said Representa- Slocum,
| Ndutcu iue 10 GILL oSCOi0 Oii iuSltdu
of the first, which, of course, could not do,
as was acting under instructions from my
committee The house committee then
took up the two bills and discussed
them fully, and the question was whether
the instructions which already had been
given me should be changed and should be
instructed to bring up the second bill or not.
Every Democrat on the committee and one
half Of the Republicans present voted not to
| change the instructions but have me call up
| the original bill, that was prepared TO do
week ago to-day, and should have called it
up, and think it would have passed, had it
not been for the dilatory motions which were
made and sustained by both the Democrats
| and Republicans. I am told there is move
ment on foot to call up the second bill, by
Mr.. Randall if he can get the floor. The
difficulty is in getting the floor, and o sus-
pension of the rules, which requires a two
thirds vote. The whole question is simply
whether congress shall deyiate from
its usual course in this bill in order to COM
| ply with the presidents views, or whether it
should pass the bill in the form it has always
been in the habit of doing. The question is
whether the Democrats are going to deviate
| from the custom of congress in order to ac-
commodate themselves to the presidents OBJ
| lection, DOR whether they will pass the bill in
the usual form. My preference is de-
cidedly for the bill in the usual form, but
will support either bill, The good feeling
of the house committee toward Gen.
Grant is shown by the fact that
it instructed me to bring UP the first bill
before the second was ever introduced or
thought of. This showsthe committee to be
earnestly in favor of retiring Gen. Grant,
| and the present muddle is no trick to defeat
the measure, as many people seem 10 think"