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A Fight for a Mill Dam.

In the township of Cummings, Oge-
nav county, is dam on Devoe Lake,
claimed to be owned by Henry GAM
BILE and 7. Z. Tarsney, of East Sagi-
nav, while FOLSOM q Arnold, of Bay
City, claim ownership. Gamble and
Tarsney acquired possession, if they
have any, by virtue of n judgement
rendered in their favor in the Ogemaw
Circuit Court and confirmed by the
Supreme Court against Folsom IL
Arnold. John G. Wyman (the AL
pena Champion) and Martin Lille
bridge arc representing the interests
of the East Saginaw parties, while
two men named McKeon and Glover,
with n crew of fourteen men, are re-
presenting the Bay Cityites. Wyman
took out the sluice gate, McKeon and
Glover ordered their men to take
forciblc possession of the dam; Wy
man resisted, threw McKeon off the
dam, and told him he should not take
possession unless by law. Wyman
was arrested, charged with stealing
the sluice gate, but was discharged.
Wyman put another man in charge
of the dam, who was driven into the
woods by McKeon and his men. An
injunction and subpoena in chancery
was served on Wyman, but the end is
not yet.-Free Press.
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Meteorological Report

During the week ending Monday,
April 18th, 1885, the meteorological
report of the weather at Alpena city,
was rs follows:
Highest temperature, SO degrees, on the 9TH.
Lowest temperature, degrees above zero, ON o.
Average temperature, 2s degrees.
Highest barometric pressure, 3O.27i inches.
Lowest barometric pressure, 29.5G3 inches.
Total rain fall 05i inches.
Prevailing wind, from the west.
Total movement of the wind, 1888 miles.
Greatest daily rain fall 0.3l inches, the 18th.
Highest velocity of the wind, 20 miles, from the
west on the sth.
JAMES j. FITZGERALD,
Serg't Signal Corps, U. $. A.
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vi
J. r. Beach, sexton of city cemetery, re-
ported that during past year there had been
SO burials; 81 bodies had been removed
and placed on right lots; six lots and thir-
teen half lots had been sold, and consider
able improvement made in the shape of
buildings, fences etc.
Police Justice reported having paid $40
to the treasurer, from fines, and that the to-
tai amount paid the city treasurer from
fines during the past year, was $30s.
Special committee reported that large
per ccntage of the delinquent personal tax
could be collected by suit, and had decided
to refer the matter of finding out what was
the amount of delinquent taxes due the
city from the county, to the Comptroller.
Certificates for the firemen were ordered
printed.
The old Council having now completed
their business they we're addressed by the
Mayor. He said he was sorry to part with
them; that they had many difficulties to
contend with; that the city was largely in
debt when they commenced; that new
school and many necessary expensive i'm
provements had to be made, which caused
high taxes; that the city was now out of
debt, and concluded with praises for the
Recorder, J. S. Mcvicar, who had done his
duty SO efficiently the past year.
The old Council then disbanded. The
new Aldermen, Charles L. Kimball Joseph
U. DAigle and Joseph Daoust were called
for, sworn in and introduced TO the Council
by their predecessors. The Mayor then
called the new Council to order. The
members are as follows:
First WARDS. A. L. Warner and
Charles L. Kimball. Second Ward-Pat-
rick Culligan and Joseph U. DAigle.
Third ward-AleIander Campbell and
Joseph Daoust.
The Mayor then addressed the Council
as follows:
Gentlemen ofhe Common Council.
In assuming the duties Of my position as
your presiding officer, for another year,
have few remarks and suggestions TO
make, not by way Of dictation, but in a
friendly and advisory spirit. The depres-
sion in business, TO which referred in my
remarks TO the old Council, demands that
we should exercise the most rigid economy
in the management Of the finances of the
city during the ensuing year. At present,
and in the absence Of unforeseen accidents,
l see no reason why the burden of taxa
ton should not this year be materially les
sened. The available resources Of the city,
including the personal tax, now in process
of collection, leaves the city out OF debt.
There are no improvements particularly
pressing. The Fire and Police depart
ments, while among the most efficient of
those Of any city in the State, have no inn
mediate wants beyond the ordinary ex-
penses Of running them. The streets, with
one or two exceptions, are in good condi-
ton, and there is no great reason, in my
Judgment, why the taxes for this depart
ment should not be reduced TO the lowest
possible minimum. II has been claimed,
and perhaps with some truth, that the as
sessed valuation Of the property in this city
works injustice to the poorer and middle
class Of property owners. The onght not to
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Detroit Markets

The following market quotations
are copied from the Detroit Free
Press of April 18th, 1885:
Wheat, 07 to 9S per bushcl.
Oats per bushel, 80 to 3S.
Flour per barrel, $500 to 5000
Pork, S12.50 to SLABS per Dbl.
Mess beef, $1,000 to $1O.25 per Dbl.
Butter, Is to 20 per pound.
Apples, $1.75 to $500 per barrel.
Potatoes, 40 to As per bushel.
Onions, $3.50 to $2.75 per barrel.
Hay, baled, $140O to Sl4.5O per ton.
The quotations, given by the Free
Press, are mostly of Wholesale ma
ture. The prices at retail stores must
be somewhat higher.
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ALPENA WEEKLY ARGUS.
Wednesday, april 10, 1885.
State Election.

Full returns of the votes cast in
Michigan at the State election on the
9th, have not yet been received, but
enough is known to show that Allan
B. Morse, the Fusion candidate, will
have a majority of over $4,000. Any
Republican can not carry Michigan
now.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-04-15

The great popular remedy of the day
for coughs, colds, asthma, and all lung
difficulties, is Adamson's Botanic Balsam.
inexpensive, reliable, pleasant to take,
cures as by magic, and gives universal
satisfaction. A trial is the best tcstimon-
ial. Price 35 cents. Trial size, 10 cents.
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80 Years Experience.

An old nurse of 80 years experience
says that she has never used n wine
that has had such pleasing effect on
her patients as that made by Mr..
Alfred Speer of Passaic, N. j. 1t is a
pure article and people have conf
dence in it. Ask your druggist for it
and take no other. For sale by j. T.
BOstwick.
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Board of Education.

The Board of Education of the city of
Alpena, met in regular session in the Sec
retary's Office, on Wednesday evening,
April 9Th, 1885, and was called to order at
s o'clock by the President.
PPEsENT:-Andrew Harshaw, President /;
Jno. S. McVicar, Secretary, and Trustees
Dewey, Maltz, Mellen and Racette.
Journal of session held March 25th, 1885,
read and approved.
The President announced the following
standing committees for the ensuing year.
Executive Committee president, (under
the rules Dewey, Mellen and Bruno.
Finance Committee-Maltz, Wagner and
Racette.
Committee on Schools-Wagoner Mellen
and Maltz.
Committee on Examination-Dewey, Ra-
cctte and Superintendent.
Committee on Library-Bruno, Maltz
and Mellen.
TREASURER.
A ballot was taken for the election of
Treasurer; the result was as follows: Geo.
L. Maltz, 3; F. S. Dewey, 1.
Moved by Mr.. Mellen supported by Mr..
Dewey, that Geo. L. Maltz be elected treas
urer for the ensuing year. Carried by
unanimous vote.
On motion of Mr.. Dewey the Treasurer
was instructed to execute bond in the
usual form to the district in the penal sum
of thirty thousand dollars, with sufficient
surcties to be approved by the Board.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
From the Superintendent, statistical re-
port of the public schools for the month
ending March Goth, 1885. Accepted and
ordered placed on file.
From the same, presenting the applica-
ton of Miss Elizabeth Lee for the position
Of teacher in the schools. Accepted and
placed on file for future reference.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
From the Finance Committee, a verbal
report recommending the payment of the
folloviuO hills.
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tee Trustees Dewey, Maltz, Mellen and RAJ
cette.
On motion of Trustee Mellen the Board
adjourned to meet on Wednesday evening,
April 22nd, 1885, at 1880 o'clock.
ANDREW IiARSHAW,
JNo. s. McVIcAR, President
Secretary.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-04-15

Read all the advertisements OF
spring medicines, and then take Ayers
Sarsaparilla, the best blood purifier.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-04-15

Apena County-0fcal ote-Eecion April 6th 1885
The County the Office of County Clerk
o'Bren yesterday.
The election Apena county concerned
from the shows the received by
the candidates Justice Of the Supreme Court and for Regents of tho
University n Apena county, is as follows;
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Moved by Mr.. Dewey that the report be
accepted and warrants ordered drawn for
the payment Of the several bills as recon-
mended. Carried by vote as follows: Ayes
Dewey, Maltz, Mellen and Racette. Nays
None.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Moved by Mr.. Maltz that the Secretary
and President be and are hereby instructed
to issue warrant in favor Of the Treasurer
for the sum Of one thousand five hundred
dollars to defray the expenses Of the schools
for the months Of April and May. Car
ried by vote as follows: Ayes-Dewey,
Maltz, Mellen and Racettc. Nays-None.
In pursuance Of notice given at last reg
ular meeting the amendment to sec. o, part
Q, was presented. No action taken.
Moved by Mr.. Dewey that a committee
be appointed by the chair to take into con-
sideration the advisability OF making APP
preparations for heating and ventilating
the Central Building. Said committee to
report at next meeting. Carried by unan-
imous vote.
The President appointed as such commit
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Ask for Trough on Coughs" for coughs,
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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-11-28
MISCELLANEOUS.

Water-pipes of paper have been satisfactorily
tested by DIR. D. Lewis, pipe 1000 feet long and
two inches in diameter having been used for sew
eral years without leaking or imparting taste to
the water. Wound into pipe form and soaked in
tar, the paper becomes nearly as hard and strong
as iron.
King Oscar of Sweden has notified the Paris
Academy of Sciences of his intention to offer q
prize of $500 francs, with gold medal valued at
1000 francs, to the author of the most important
contribution to mathematical scince, the award to
be made on the Kings sixtieth birthday, Jan. 81,
1889.
The temperature of the Gulf Stream has been
found by Capt. Pillsbury to range from AZ to 81
degrees. The greatest velocity at the surface is
frequent and great.
An attempt is being made to increase the num-
Der of plants grown in Iceland. Barley, whose
cultivation there was long ago abandoned, has
been reintroduced, and at Reikjavik a botanic
garden has been established, in which the seeds
of 3S2 kinds of plants from near Christiania have
been planted.
paper on Tying machines lately read before
the Royal Society of New South Wales was illus
trated with sixteen self supporting models, vary
ing in weight from three-fousths of an ounce to
three ounces.
French authority asserts that the complaint
known as ebay fever supposed to be of quite
recent origin, can be traced as far back as the
sixteenth century.
A school of aerostatics is to be established in
France, especial attention to be givin to teaching
the use of the balloon in military operations.
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Western Maryland Railroad.

On and after Sunday, Nov. %, 1885, Passenger
Trains will leave Hillen Station daily, as follows
800 A. M.-Fast Mail for Shenandoah Valley
and Southern and Southwestern points. Also,
Glyndon, Westminster, New Windsor, Union
Bridge, Rocky Ridge, Mechanicstown, Blue Ridge,
Blue Mountain, HagerstOwn, and except Sunday,
Emmittsburg, Frederick, Chambersburg, Waynes-
boro and points on B. & C. V. r. r.
1925 P. M--Southern Express for points on
Shenandoah Valley, Norfolk aDd Western, East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia railroads and
connections; also Glyndon, Westminster, New
Windsor, Union Bridge, Mechancstown, Blue
Ridge, Hagerstown, and except Sunday Frederick
Through carr and Martinsburg.
DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY.
500 A. M.-Accom. for Hanover, Frederick,
Emmittsburg, Waynesboro, Chambersburg, Ship
pensburg, Hagerstown, Williamsport and inter-
mediate stations. Also Mines and points north
on S. V. r. R.
9.55 A. M.-Accom. for Union Bridge and in
termediate stations. Also Hanover, Gettysburg
and points on H. j., H. G. R. R., Through cars,
Mt. Holly Springs and Carlisle, Pa
2.20 P. M.-Accommodation for Glyndon (Reis-
terstown.)
400 P. M.-Express for Arlington, Mt. Hope,
PikesvilIe, Owingss Mills, St. Georges, Glyndon,
Glenn Falls, Finksburg, Patapsco, Westminster,
Medford, New Windsor, Linwood, Union Bridge
and principal stations west. Also Hanover, Get
tysburg and stations on H. j., H. & G. R, r.,
Through cars Frederick, Through carr Emmitts-
burg, Waynesboro, Chambersburg, Shippensburg,
points on Shenandoah Valley Railroad and con-
nections.
5.15P. M.-Accommodation for Glyndon.
6.25 P. M.-Accommodation for Union Bridge.
SUNDAYS ONLY.
9I5 A. M-Accommodation for Union Bridge
220 P. M.-Accommodation for Union Bridge
and Hanover.
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Philadelphia, Wilmington &
Baltimore Railroad,
COMMENCING JULY I6. lS85.

COMMENCING JULY 16, 1885.
FROM PRESIDENT STREET STATION.
6.25 A. M.-Mail for Philadelphia.
1855 A. M.-Philadephia Express, connecting
for New York.
sos P. M.-0xford Accommodation.
STARTING FROM UNION STATION:
1.S5 P. M.-Philadelphia Express, connecting
for New York.
$40 A. M.-Mail for Philadelphia.
$40 A. M.-PhiIadelphia Express, connecting at
Philadelphia for New York.
9.4O A. M.-Philadelphia and New York.
10.43 A. Unlimited Parlor Car Train for Phil
adelphia and New York.
1910 P. M.-Philadelphia and New York.
2.15 P. M.-Port Deposit Accommodation.
$40 P. M.-Boston, New York and Philadelphia
Through Sleepers to Boston.
4.5O P. M.-Philadelphia and New York.
sos P. M.-Congressional Exp. for Philadelphia
and New York.
5.15 P. M.-0xford Accommodation.
7.35 P. Philadelphia Accommodation.
l1.35 P. M.-Night Express for Philadelphia and
New York
SUNDAY TRAINS.
1.35 A. M.-PhiladeIphia Express, connecting
for New York.
900 A. M.-Perryville Accommodation.
$40 A. M.-For Philadelphia and New York.
$40 P. M.-Philadelphia and New York.
Through sleepers to Boston.
sos P. M.-Congressional Exp. for Philadelphia,
and New York.
1875 P. M.-Phladelphia Accommodation.
1.35 P. M.-Philadelphia and New York.
FROM CALVERT STREET STATION.
2.lO P. M.-POrt Deposit Accommodation.
$40 P. M.-0xford Accommodation.
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Correspondence Baltimore County Union.
SCIENTIFIC MISCELLANY.
A NEW INSTRUMENT.

new scientific apparatus for measuring dis
tanees-the "teletopometer"- been devised
by Prof. Cerebotani of Verona, and is being ex-
hibited in London. Its principle is that known
to surveyors as "trangulation" but the essential
base-ne is so shortened as to be contained in the
instrument itself, while set of tables enables the
observer to read off quite accurately the distance
or height Of any object in view without trigono-
metrical calculation.
LONGEVITY OF ANTS.
1t has been generally supposed that ants survive
but single season, and one interesting result of
Sir John Lubbock's study of the creatures is the
finding of unexpected longevity among them. Sir
John has kept workers of LasiUs niger and Far
mica fasca for seven years, while two queens of
the latter species must be nearly twelve years
old, and he hopes to keep them in good health for
a considerable time longer.
THE VALUE OF THEORY.
"Davy," said Sir Lyon Playfair in his late pres
idential address to the British Association for the
Advancement of Science, described hypothesis
as the mere scafoling of science, useful to build
up true knowledge, but capable of being put up
or taken down at pleasure. Undoubtedly theory
is only temporary, and the reason is, as Bacon
has sad that the man Of science 'loveth truth more
than theory The changing theories which the
world despises the leaves of the tree of science
drawing nutriment to the parent stems, and en-
aiding it to put forth new branches and to pro-
duce fruit and though the leaves fall and decay,
the very products of decay nourish the roots of
the tree and reappearin the new leaves or theories
which succeed. When the questioning of Nature
by intelligent experiment has raised system of
science, then those men who desire to apply it to
Observation-Disclosures proceed by the same methods
to make rapid progress in the arts.''
WHY ARE FISHES LUMINOUS?
Phosphorescence is observed in great variety
of marine animals, but prof. W. c. Mcintosh re-
10 olrni