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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-22
MILLIONS AT STAKE.

The Back Bone Land Grant Again-Efforts
Being Made to Induce the Secretary of
the Interior to Issue the Remainder OF
the Patents The Matter Likely to Go
Back to Congress.
WASHINGTON. D. c., October 16.-Ar-
guments were made by attorneys repre-
senting the Back Bone Land Grant
before Secretary, Lamar. of the Interior
Department, and Attorney General Gar
land and Assisant Secretary jerks, Sit
ting as board. The Back Bone Land
Grant was conspiracy to obtain from
the United States Land Office tract of
land upon the Mississippi River which
had been forfeited und-r it's original
grant. The grant was assigned after the
time had elapsed, and was claimed after
site side of the river from which the line
carrying the original grant was run.
This fraud was passed upon by the LAM
Office in the closing hours of the last ad-
ministration. Secretary Teller helped ii
through, and extra haste was
employed in the Land Office to
get out the patent for this great
domain. 1t was impossible to complete
it before the Department changed secre-
taries. Steps were taken Immediately
to stop the issuing of patents. Argument
has now been made to induce the Secre-
tary to issue the remainder of the pat.
ents. The decision of the Department
probably will be this: No action will be
taken, but the matter will be referred to
Congress. Secretary Lamar is not dis.
posed to favor the applicants. Unless
Congress next winter takes some ac-
ton to set aside the fraud, the Interior
Department may be compelled to issue
the patents under all the circumstances.
The noticeable thing about the case is
the fact that the claimants for all this
land were represented by a mob of at
torneys, while there was no one present
to act as counsel for the Government in
presenting a counter argument
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-22
Not On the Programme,

BLOOMINGTON, ILL, October 14.-Lass
evening quite sensation occurred upon
the stage of Dunley Theater, in this city.
At the end of the third act of "Viy-
ginius," which was being rendered by the
Fred Warde Company, Miss Mittens Wit
let (Mrs. Henry Aveling), in. the role of
Virginia, dashed before the curtain, and
in q very excited state of mind, an
nounced that she would retire from the
cast. She had been brutally assaulted by
her manager, Robert S. Hudson, who had
struck her behind the scenes. Later she
appeared before the footlights and offered
9 sort of an apology. The plav afterwar6
proceeded.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-22
READING FOR THE YOUNG.
a LITTLE GIRL.
When mamma !,

When mamma was little girl sa
tOr SO they say to mel,
She never used to romp and run,
Nor shout and scream with noisy fun,
Nor climb an apple-tree,
She always kept her hair in curl
When mamma was a little girl.
When mamma was little cir.
lit seems to her, you see),
She never used to tumble down.
Nor break her doh, nor tear her gown,
Nor drink her papa s tea.
''purl,''-
When mamma was a little girl.
But grandma says-it must be true
How fast the seasons o er us whirll
Your mamma, dear, was just like you,
When she was grandma little grill"
Grace II. Coolidge, in st. Nicholas
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-22
A Republican Claim.

WASHINGTON, D. c., October 49, A
private dispatch was received here l, st
night from Cincinnati from Republic
can source which states that the official
figures will show that the Republicans
will have majority in both the
House and Senate, and eighteen
majority on joint ballot; that
that they have elected nine Representa-
tives and four Senators in Hamilton
County, and the Democrats have elected
one Representative. Hoadly carries
Hamilton County by $50 majority, run
ming 1000 ahead of the Legislative
ticket. The Democrats elect four OF
their ticket in Cincinnati.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-22
Tenth Annual Congress of the Episcopal
Church of the United States.


Church of the United States.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, October 15.-The
tenth annual Congress of the Protestant
Episcopal Church of the United States
will be held in this city October goth tc
23d, in Carll's Opera-house. Much in.
terest is felt in this gathering by mem.
bers of the Episcopal Church, and by
Christian people generally. A large num-
Der of distinguished clergymen and lay.
men are to be in attendance, and are to
speak upon the many subjects marked
out for discussion. The Congress is not
a legislative body, being simply an asso-
citation for the voluntary discussion OF
questions looking toward the general
good of the church aud to Christian
progress. The writer's and speakers are
not delegates, but simply church men
high or low, or ritualist, as the case ma
be, having single object in view. Nc
votes on any subject under discussion
are taken.
There will be two sessions of the Con
gress, daily, at 1880 a. m. and at 1880
p. M. and but ten minutes are allowed
to each speaker or writer. No one can
speak twice on the same subject. Bishop
John Williams, of Connecticut, will pre-.
side with Rev. q. d. Wilde, D. D., OF
New York, as General-Secretary. The
list of writer's aud speakers includes
many of the most prominent clergy OF
the Episcopal Church of America
Among the number are six or seven bish
ops, Archdeacons Farrar and Vesey, OF
England, and several gentlemen well
known at the bar, on the bench, in the
army, and in private life.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-22

Taking morphine leaves. in a short
time, the head bare. Many persons
are nearly bald from this cause Nor
phine also loosens the teeth. so that it
is as good for the dentists as for the
capillary artists. -Iaadtanapolis Jour
nal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-22
RELIGIOUS NEWS.

annual Meeting Of the American Board a,
Mtssions-Report of the Secretary Out.
lining the Work of the Society and Some
of Its Results for the Past Quarter of
Century.
BosToN, MASS, October 15.-At yes,
terday's meeting of the American Board
OF Missions, Rev. e. X. Alden, D. D.,
Home Secretary, reported that during
the quarter century Just endedt, he num-
Der of ordained missionaries has de.
creased ten per cent, from 166 in 1866
TO l5l in 1885. During the seventy-five
years OF existence the American Board
has sent out 500 ordained missionaries,
OF whom 32 were physicians, 43 physi
clans unordained, IA other male attend.
ants, making a total of 76S men. Dur.
ing the same period they have sent out
1850 women, 308 of whom were un
married. total force of 1866 This
gives as the annual average for the whole
period, about 25 missionaries and assist.
ant missonaries-l0 men, of whom
We're ordained, and Is women.
Rev. A. G. Clark, ID. D., Senior For.
eign Secretary, made the following re.
port for the twenty-five years just ended ::
VI I66 missionaries on the roll in 1860,
ffty-two still remain and have rendered
an average service of thirty-four years
~-S"ay ulC StdlIcu
served an average of twenty eight years,
though seven of them lived in this coun-
try for years after retiring from the mis-.
sionary field. The remaining thirty -four,
so far as known, are still living, some in
nonored old age, resting from their
tolls, and some actively engaged in the
ministry.
An interesting feature of the foreign
work during the past twenty-five years is
the engagement of work for women. In
1860 there were twenty-five women con-
nected with the different missions. A
few of the wives of missionaries were at
tempting to do something for their sex
but no systematic work had been organ.
lied. Now there are l01 women with the
different missions in charge of forty sem
fnaries or engaged in field work. The
number of young men enjoying the ad.
vantages of higher Christian education
under the immediate care of cultured
women from this country amounts tc
nearly l,700 while probably ter
times as many more are reached
in their homes by missionary ladies.
and by the. large number OF
Bible women working under their super.
vision. In twenty-five years there has
been an advance in churches from los to
292; of church members from $500 tc
over %, 900; of pupils in common schools
from 5000 to $4,000; OF native pastors
from % to l47, not to speak of the
growth of large and efficient body OF
native preachers and teachers, acting as
laborers in the evangelization of their
people.
By a singular coincidence there has
been on the average five fold increase
during the twenty five years in the az.
gregate of results in the following lines
of effort. In the breadth of the field.
counting towns, cities, and islands &C.
tually occupied; in the number of church
members; of pastors, of high schools
seminares and colleges, and in the con-
tributions of native Christians toward
the support of the own institutions.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04

supplies. At that time the water be-
tween the Island and main land was
free from ice, and ,McGill crossed
over in q small boat. He left Alpena
on January 81, on his return; got into
his boat at Bratton's dock and started
for the island. Since that time nothing
has been seen or heard of him.
McGill's wife and friends on Middle
Island became alarmed at his long
absence, but were unable to cross
to the main land until last Friday.
when the ice was strong enough to
allow them to cross to the main land.
Mrs. McGill thought her husband
had been detained in this city by
sickness, but on her arrival was in
formed that he had started for the
island many days before. McGill is
believed to have been upset and
drowned, as the weather was stormy
at the time he attempted to cross
over. On Saturday Capt. Mckenzie
and Peter Coughlin started for North
Point with the intention of examin-
ing the shore from that point to oppo-
site Middle Island, in order to ascer-
tain if any remains of the missing
man or boat could be found. They
returned yesterday, their search be-
ing unsuccessful.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04
He Deserved It.

"Now Mr.. Muffy, you are charged
with violating one of the ordinances
of this incorporated city," and his
honor looked very stern at the cul-
prit.
"But, please your Honor" says
Muffy, II didn't know the city was in.
corporated."
"You didn't, ell I" inquired his
Honor. GLOW long have you lived
in Alpena Z"
"About six years, your Honor"
"And, after living in this enterpris-
ing town six years, you have no knowl-
edge Of the history of Alpena?" and
his Honor looked at the victim in
amazement.
"No, your Honor"
"Well," remarked his Honor as he
shipped new supply of stern inAexi-
bility, 81 can not overlook such de-
plorable ignorance, when history of
our beloved town from the commence
ment to 1876 can be obtained at the
ARGUS office for only a nickel-a pal
try five cents, and shall fine you ten
dollars and costs for getting drunk,
and ten dollars additional for your
ignorance of the history of the place
you live in. The court further orders
that you be imprisoned at hard labor
until you have posted yourself on the
history of Alpena."
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04
Holsteins,

The persons who have attended the
various county fairs have noticed, no
doubt, the great improvements that
have. been made in the exhibit of
cattle, at each succeeding fair. Far
mers, and those persons interested in
the advancement Of the agricultural
interests of the county, have year by
year made additions to their stock of
cattle. Durhams, Jerseys, and Hol-
stems have been introduced, and be-
fore many years have passed, Alpena
county will be well stocked with
blooded cattle.
At the last fair notable exhibit
was made by the Messrs. w. H. q
E. X. Potter, of several full blooded
Holstein cattle. and the exhibit at
tracted much attention. These cattle
are large, good mixers, and there is
no doubt about their pedigree. They
are easily kept, not requiring any
more feed than the small cattle of no
breed. They are gentle, and are said
to be unexcelled as dairy cattle. An
Holstein COW is Of course worth many
times as much as an ordinary COW,
and yet it costs no more to feed and
take care of her. The same outlay
of capital and labor that is required
to raise an ordinary COW will raise a
COW of improved breed. An ordinary
COW is worth from $40 to $50, while a
full blooded COW is worth from 800
to $500. 1t is therefore evident that
the person who raises improved stock
receives more return for his labor and
capital, than does the person who
raises ordinary cattle. Of course the
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

EPIsCOPAL-Rev. j. A Mock. Services in
Trinity Church, on Washington avenue, every Sum
day morning and evening.
BAPrisf-Rev Il. l.. Little. Services in Socie-
tvs Church, on Third street, every Sunday morn
ing and evening
CArHOLIC-Rev.TD. Flannery. Services In the
Catholic Church, on Chisholm street, every Sunday
at $50 A. NJ, 1880 A. NJ, and at p. n, Yespers-
evening service Sermon in English at 1880 IN
GREGATIoNAL-Rev J. NJ. Lyon. Ser
vices in the Society's Church, on Second street,
every Sunday morning and evening. ,-,.
society's Church, on Chisholm street. every sunday
morning and evening. -
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN, - Rev. !. l.
Thompson Services in the Societya Church
Washington Avenue, every Sunday at 1880 A. NJ,
and 700 p. NJ. .~, ~
NORWEGIAN EVAN. LUTHERAN-h '.
A. Wang Services in the Socetyls .ohurch every
Sunday, at 1890 A. NJ. tr y E
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04
Brick Block Burned.

The brick block ON Dock street,
owned by Peter Owens and j. S. Miller,
was burned about two o'clock this
morning. Mr.. Owens family had a
narrow escape from being smothered.
His household effects were destroyed.
The total loss must be over $4,000.
Mr.. Owens had $4,000 insurance on
his store and contents.
Mr.. Miller has $4,000 insurance on
his two stores and contents, in compa-
MES of which Seage & Kelley are
agents.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04
Detroit Markets

The following market quotations
are copied from the Detroit Free
Press of February End:
Wheat, S5 to SO per bushel.
Oats per bushel, 81 to 33.
Flour per barrel, 1915 to 1915
Pork, $1275 to SLABS per Dbl.
Mess beef, $1,000 to s1O.25 per Dbl.
Butter, IS to % per pound.
Apples, $3.50 to $1.75 per barrel.
Potatoes, 80 to 35 per bushel.
Onions, $1.45 to $1.75 per barrel.
Hay, baled, $13.5O 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, 1885-02-04


The City Attorney presented an ordi-
nance which specified the duties Of the
Comptroller in the future. The principal
part was in reference to buying the supplies
needed by the city, and keeping the Coun-
ell posted as to the condition of the city
finances. The ordinance was read and is
to be acted on at the next meeting Of the
Council.
The special committee, on Charter amend
ments, consisting Of the Mayor, City Attor-
ncy, Aldermen Holmes, Culligan, Campbell
and Messrs. +. s. Dewey, r. NJ. Donnelly,
ley, reported in favor of amending charter
so that supervisors Of wards would have
the same power as those of townships, max
ing them the assessors, and that the Mayor,
Recorder and City Attorney we're to be
members Of the Board of Supervisors, and
also the city Board of Review. The amend
ments were accepted by the Council and
Representative Case was requested to try
and have the same ratified BY the Legisla-
ture.
Police Justice Mcdonald reported bust.
ness during January rs follows: Number
of arrests made, 8; discharged, 2; suspend
ed, l committed, 2; fines paid, 81.
Ex-Treasurer Greedy reported he had paid
the City Treasurer, $2s237.
The sexton asked TO be paid $40 for keep
ing cemetery streets clear Of snow this win
ter.
Alderman Holmes wanted to know who
ordered the work done. Comptroller said
he did. Alderman Warner thought the
charge reasonable, but objected to paying
for the work until it was done. The sex
ton was allowed $40.
The liquor bond Of Samuel Watson end
John Il. Kelly, with p. McDade and w. T.
Jones as sureties, was approved.
Council adjourned
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04
Ice, Ice, Ice.

Having purchased the Davis ice
business, l would announce to the
public that / have erected large ice
houses on the bay, and will next sea-
son be prepared to furnish the citizens
with pure bay ice, at the lowest prices.
I am also prepared to fill all ice hous-
es for those who desire, as cheap as
the cheapest, and in first class man.
ner. Drop me card in post Office.
MOSES CHABANEAU.
coo
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04

, have been afflicted with catarrh for 20
years in the left nostril. 1t had become
chronic. and there was constant dropping
of mucuous matter from the roof OF my
mouth. 1t extended to my throat, caus-
ing ,hoarseness and great difficulty In
speaking, indeed for years was not able
TO speak more than thirty minutes. and Of
ten this with great difficulty. also. to a
great extent, lost the sense OF hearing In
the left ear, and OF taste. BY the use OF.
few bottles of Ely's Cream Balm have
received more relief than from all other
remedies beside. All dropping Of mucous
has ceased and my voice and hearing are
greatly improved and will no doubt be
entirely cured. Jas. w. Dawson, Attor-
ney at Law, Monmouth, Warren Co, Ill.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04

In the lumber woods about foot
of snow was reported, on a level, last
week. In the Nine Mile Point region
the snow was over a foot deep. Last
Saturdays snow storm increased the
depth at least six inches.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04

Mrs. w. II. Willie, the adopted
daughter Of Mrs. j. r. Beach, who
went to Colorado last October on ac-
count of poor health, and also to
visit friends, writes home that she
has improved wonderfully in health,
and has not had the least symptom
of asthma since her arrival there, and
she has gained about 16 pounds in
weight.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04

An inquest was held by Coroner
Partridge last Wednesday over the
remains of Samuel Brown. A verdict
was rendered of accidental shooting.
The inquest was held at the residence
of I. Kramer, in the King settlement.
The jury consisted of S. King, ]. H.
Wyman, D. B. Wright, D. A. Vanet-
ter, z. P. Manion, and I. Kramer.
The deceased was % years old.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04

A. Johnrowe, of the firm of John
rowe e. Grant, brought an injured
man from a lumber camp near Hub
bard Lake, to the mans home in this
city, in three hours, one day last
week. with his team.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04

Our thanks are due to county
clerk O'Brien for a pamphlet con-
tanning report of the proceedings OF
the Board Of Supervisors at their an
nual meeting last October. 1t is USE
full for reference.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04

The Messrs. Potter have 40 acres of
land cleared and free from stumps, at
their farm, about two miles from the
business part of the city. Men are now
at work cutting the timber off large
tract adjoining, which will be put in
to grass.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04

! The Journal man promises to give
us some more Of his profane wharf.
rat language next week, and we hspe
he won't forget to wind it up with n
notice of tho history of Alpena county
only nickel--at the ARGUS Office,
where job work is neatly done at liv-
ing prices. The ARGUS is only s1.5o
per year.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04
JUDICIAL.

The Twenty-sixth Judicial circuit consists OF the
counties Of Alpena, Presque Isle, Montmorenoy
and 0tscgo, and is presided over by Judge Frank
limerick. The terms Of the court are follows:
Alpena 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. 50.
Montmorency county
First Tuesday Of February.
First Tuesday Of June.
otsego county F-...r.. cen
First Tuesday OF March.
Fourth Tuesday Of May.
First Tuesday Of October. r. ,,r.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04
APPOINTED OFFICERS,

State Military Board, Henry NJ. Dufneld, Of De-
troit, Charles Y, Osburn, OF Marquette. ~
Adjutsnt-C General, John Robertson, Of Detroit.
Inspector General, James II. Kidd, Of 1onia.
QuartermAster-Gen, George A. Hart, Of Manisteo.
Com. Of Railroads, w. Mcpherson, Of Howell
Com Mineral Statist's G. L. Wright, OF Marquette.
Warden State Prison, Hiram Y. Hatch, of Jackson.
Warden Of Ionia House Of Correction, Erwin C.
Watkins OF Kent
Population Of State in 1884 was l,o5o,s25
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04

: The Journal says it can make
money doing the county work for %
per cent discount. If. it is correct,
thenit defrauds its regular patrons
Just % per cent.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04

The earliest arrival of steamboat
at Alpena was on March 9th, in the
year 1880, when the Paxton came
from Bay City. In 1882. the hooker
Imperial arrived also March 9th, from
Port Sanilac.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04

Blank books Of all kinds at the
ARGUS office. Promissory note books,
receipts books, order books, camp or
der books. ALWAYS on hand.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Potter left
town last Monday, and will be absent
several weeks. Before their return,
they will probably visit California
and the New Orleans exposition.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04

The remains of Samuel Brown,
who accidentally shot himself in the
woods. the early part of last week,
were taken from town last Thursday
by his brother. The body was taken
to the home of the deceased, near
Sarnia. for burial.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04

Mayor-Andrew Harshaw.
Recorser-John S. McVicar.
Treasurer-James NJ. Rice.
Comptroller-Abram X. Blakley.
Justices Of Peace-Aler. r. Mcdonald, Charles
D'Aigle and Josiah b. Newton.
City Attorney. ID. Turnbull,
City Marshal-Pntrick Gibbons.
Chief Engineer Fire Dep't-Albcrt Power.
City Physcian.--Dr Dunlop.
HARDER Master.---Patrick Gibbons
City Surveyor.---Wm. Diirre. .- -..- .-es
Pound Master. james T.. Denton.
Board of Health---Jacob II. Beach, Jacob Cob
hardt and John G. Chisholm.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04

From Lieut.. John Osborn, OF the firm
of Evans, Webster & Co., Boston. 1.-TWO
bottles OF Adamson's Botanic Balsam ef.
fected cure in Liy famIIy that four skill.
full physicians failed to do" Sold by
druggists and dealers at 95 cents.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04

Alpena-L. P. soper. supervisor; Conrad Vessel,
clerk; J. A. Nc Donald, treasurer, and Y. Laoomb
highway commissioner.
Maple Ridge-Geo. Appleford, supervisor; james
Shelley. clerk: Francis Bowling, treasurer; and
Simon King, highway commissioner,
Long Rapids-Andrew H Ganney,i supervisor !;
VIM. II. Fox, clerk; Alonxo Mcbride treasurer.
and stinson b. Potter, highway commissioner.
Wilson-Charles III. WISE SUPERVISOR George C.
@. Heron, clerk; Edward Snyder, treasurer, and
Solomon King, highway commissioner.
Green-John II. Kelly, supervisor S.w Flanders,
clerk George Manning treasurer, and John Mckay,
highway commissioner.
ossineko-J. L. Sanborn, supervisor; 30 Fri II,
Toland, clerk John Ellsworth, treasurer, and
Isaac Lecuyer, highway commissioner.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-04

Rensberry Il HARDWOOD now run a
stage between Alpena and Hillman,
and will leave Alpena every Wednes-
day and SATURDAY..