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Zero's Peregrinations.

The Frost King had his own way
nearly all last week and did whatever
he pleased. The mercury was kept a
little above zero during day time, but
at nights it was sent below. The
highest during the week was 80 above
zero. On Thursday night he got in
his best work, causing zero to spread
himself somewhat extensively. Its
first trip was to the top of Bolton q
McRae's three story building and left
its imprint on the governments self
registering thermometer in the shape
of IS degrees below zere. AS it could
do no better there, zero jumped off
the building and lit Oh a Third ward
thermometer, and made it sing to the
tune of 80 degrees below zero. That
is the worst case of polar fever re-
ported, but is excusable as it is no fun
for thermometer to have a cold wave
jump on it from three story build
ing. The cold wave then crossed the
river and ran through the Second
ward. James Potter's thermometer
recorded its fight at % degrees below.
Going up Sixth street to Washington
avenue, it encountered one of those
zephyrs that usually perambulate
down that avenue, and got chilled
considerably, and little above Sixth
street its temperature was 26 degrees
below. A little further up that aven-
ue it got as low as "a, and becoming
disguised it turned towards the bay,
and went into the u. S. fish hatchery
to get warmed. At that place it
arose to 81 degrees below, but on
reaching Chisholm street again it
dropped to 81 degrees below, when be-
tween 1st and 2nd streets. 1t then
went down State street and warmed
up considerably, being but Is degrees
below. At seven o'clock Lewenberg's
thermometer, in front of his store on
Second street, reported zero as II de-
grees below. On the other side of
the street it was 10 degrees below.
One citizen reported his mercury got
as low as Ossineke-12 miles distant
another said his got as far as Geror's,
but there is some doubt about both
the reports. One popularity of zero
that night was his faculty of absorb
ing heat. He would get into cellars
were furnace was in full blast and
freeze apples, etc., close to the furnace.
Hot Goals had not much affect on him,
and it took great delight in closing
water pipes. 1t was probably bribed
by the plumbers. st. Valentines nose
got frozen. Citizens on their way
to their business places the next morn
ing did not linger to exchange greet
ings or discuss business or politics.
They were eager to interview a hot
store, and several complained that
Jack Frost had been a little too fam.
liar in the manner in which he med.
died with their ears and noses. All
the store windows were covered with
his beautiful paintings, and his visit
was the subject of general converse.
ton. The general verdict was that
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city, an esteemed subscriber and resi-
dent of one of the townships, thinks
the ARGUS should take some action in
regard thereto. We think not. The
city desires increased representation,
and the townships appear to object.
This is similar to a dispute between
the members of family, and we don't
believe the county newspapers should
take sides in family disputes. Their
business in such cases, according to
our understanding of the question, is
to give the facts in relation thereto ;
to inform the citizens what changes
are intended, and to invite discussion
on the subject. The ARGUS, in its
first issue after the proposed amend
ments were made public, informed its
readers what the amendment was,
and we will repeat it:
SEC. SO. The Supervisors of each
Ward shall have and exercise within
his ward all the powers, authorities
and functions of Supervisors of town.
ships as now provided or may be
hereafter provided by law except as
herein otherwise provided, and each
of them with the Comptroller, (the
Mayor, the City Attorney and Recor-
der) of said city shall be q member of
the Board of Supervisors of Alpena
county, and as such shall be entitled
to the same compensation and paid in
the same manner rs other members of
said Board.
The Board of Supervisors at pres
ent consists Of four members from the
city and six members from the va
rious townships. If the amendment
should become law the Board of
Supervisors will consist of seven
members from the city and six men,
bers from the various townships. The
last equalization of taxable property
of Alpena county, made by the Board
of Supervisors, at their annual meet
ing last October, was as follows:
Alpena SSd00o
Six townships ozsoVo
City over townships. 81 sos 900
AT a session Of the Legislature held
Feb. 18th, the amendment was intro
duced by Representative James A.
Case. 1t appears on the House Jour-
nal as follows: "Mr. j. A. Case, pre-
vious notice having been given and
leave being granted, introduced House
bill No. 1919, entitled an act to incor-
porate the city of Alpena, approved
March 20. 1871. The bill was read a
first ..and second time by it title,
and referred to the committe on NUM-
cipal corporations"
The columns of the ARGUS are open
for discussion on this subject, and we
would be glad to hear from farmers
and citizens who are interested on
the subject, but we certainly believe
that it would be out of place for us to
take sides on the question.
Representative Cases views on the
subject can be found in communica-
tion in the council proceedings.
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Adulterating.

Mr.. Alfred Speer of Passiac, N. j.,
having noted the want Of strictly
pure and frst-class wine, has for the
past % years devoted his time and
immense capital to raising the Oporto
Grape, with the view to supplying this
want, that he has been eminently sue
cessful, the endorsements which his
Port Grape Wine has received will
testify. For sale by j. Il. 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, Feb.
II, 1885, and was called to order at eight
o'clock, by f. X. Potter, President pro tenn.
PREsENT.-John s. McVicar, Secretary,
and Trustees Potter, Dewey, Wagner and
Gjorud.
Journal of session held January 18th,
1884, read and approved.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
From the superintendent, statistical re-
port of the public schools for the month
ending January Goth, 1885. Accepted and
ordered placed on file.
To tho Hon. the Board Of Education, Of the
city Of Alpena.
Gentlemen would respectfully report
that Miss May Collins has been appointed
as session room teacher in the lockwood
school to FIJI the temporary vacancy caused
by the illness of Miss Melissa Collins, and
that Miss Ida E. Spratt has been appointed
to the principalship of the Lockwood school
until such time as Miss Melissa Collins may
be able to resume her duties. Respectfully
j. w. SMITH,
Supt. Schools.
Moved by Mr.. Dewey that the report be
accepted and that the actions of the Superin-
tendent be concurred in. Carried by unan-
imous vote.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
From Mr.. Dewey, Chairman Of the Exc
cutive Committee, verbal report stating
that they had built the fire escapes at the
Central building in accordance with the
resolution offered by Mr.. Potter at last
meeting. Also having had the bell put in
the Obed Smith school building as per reso-
luton of instructions passed at last meeting.
Report accepted and actions concurred in.
From the Finance Committee recon-
mending the payment the following bills
wittelshofer, school pplies~.....o""..sio s.
Potter Bros Co, sundries 81
II Davis 4 Go. tons Of coal~".-...-....... IL 90
John biault, labor 20 90
9regoire bault AZ %
Joseph Msrtee, labor 20 90
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-Potter, Dewey, Wagner and Gjorud,
Nays-None.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Moved by Mr.. Gjorud that the Commit
tee on Schools be and are hereby instructed
to revise the Course Of Instructions. Car
ried by unanimous vote.
On motion OF Trustee Wagner, the Board
adjourned.
L. X. POTTER,
JSo. s. McVIcAR. President pro tenn
] Secretary.
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IL cures fever and ague. This will be
glad news TO the thousands of sufferers
nom these distressing maladles, operating
with greater certainty than qulnine.
Mlshlcr's Herb Blttcrs does not leave be-
hind II any of the unpleasant and even
dangerous consequences which frequently
follow the use of that long considered
specific for diseases of the malarlal order.
DR.. w. H. Frank, OF Chestcryille, Mo-,
used IL with great success In the case of u
patient who was thought TO be beyond
rura
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March Blizzard.

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Justice of the Peace.

For % years have been afflicted with
catarrh so that | have been confined to
my room for two months ut time.
tried all the humbugs in hopes of relief
but with no success until | met with an
old friend who had used Ely's Cream Balm
and advised me to try it. procured a
bottle and from the first application
found relief. w. &. Mathews, Justice oil
the Peace, Shenandoah, Iowa.
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AZURE AND RELIABLE MEDICINE.
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General Gordon, who is reported
to have been killed at Khartoom, had
no British soldiers under his COM
mand. His troops consisted of ne
groes and Africans.
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The electoral vote was counted by
Congress last Wednesday. Cleveland
and Hendricks received 219 votes
and Blaine and Logan each got 1872.
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Thursday night was the coolest of the
season, and he penetrated to many
rooms and cellars where he had pre-
viously been a stranger, and where his
presence was not wanted.
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For the removal of dandruf, and
for curing humors of the scalp, moth
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CYCLONE.

follows:
CYCLONE.
A name suggested by Piddington
in East India, about forty years ago,
to apply to the violent storms of the
Bay of Bengal and other tropical re-
gions; synonymous with typhoon Of
the China Seas and hurricane Of the
West Indies. A broad storm, from
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terized by broad cloud disc, from
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inward blowing winds Of destructive
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calm space (ten or fifteen miles in
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pheric pressure near the storm centre.
Cyclones have progressive motion,
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the passing changes of the weather
they bring. The broad storms, often
of but moderate violence, accompan-
led by heavy wide spreading sheet
Of cloud with rain or snow, bring
warm weather in their front half and
cold in their rear, which frequently
covers q considerable number of our
States at once, exhibit nearly all the
physical peculiarites of cyclones, al
though this name is not yet generally
applied to them by all meteorologists.
In our country such cyclonic storms
never leave a narrow path Of destruc-
tive action along the track of their
central passage, but they are rather
beneficial than otherwise, as they
bring the greater share Of our rains.
AS a whole, these cyclonic storms
travel across our country, from west
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thirty miles an hour, the same storm
often endures for a week and its path
may be followed for several thousand
miles.
ToRNADoEs.
Tornadoes are violent local storms
which appear from records made by
the numerous volunteer tornado re-
porters in cooperation with the Signal
Service, to be generated only in certain
parts of the broad relatively harmless
cyclonic storm. Tornadoes are mark
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ly associated with thunder storms and
'"'.' gales or squalls of violent straight
winds. The name tornado has
'sed as here indicated since the
Srt of this century in this
nd in Europe. It's replace
Yclone is very recent and
cQided in order to prevent
. 8ea,Sv.-
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"ROugh ON Coughs..
"ROugh on Rats.

Ask for "Rough on Coughs" for coughs
colds, soar throat, hoarseness. Troches
15c, liquid 25c.
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Teachers Examination.

The Board of School Examiners of this county,
will hold the regular spring examination March
9th and 2sth, 1885, in the lecture room of the
Baptist church, Alpena, commencing on Friday at
10 o'clock, A. NJ. All teachers expecting to need
certificates from the Board should not fail 10 be
present IL is the desire of the Board 10 avoid, as
FAR as possible, the necessity Of special examins-
tons,
L. L. LITTLE,
7o6wG Secretary.
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Cyclones and Tornadoes.

General Hazen, chief Of the L. S.
signal service, defines the difference
between a cyclone and tornado as
follows:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-18
MAN

With a family, either large or small,
and suitable for rich or poor, old or
young, can be
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11ttett

.9tpsde IN ipsl6eu asnaue 9sit
uno Tauerbditieielt perIanet
luiro. geriauit In 0dupts uno
fltintren Stdetsn bon nusitIlebs
li6cn gIgenttn her 6ompagnie
(Ieitsretn Snipelltrtn), ipslte
. ollie Oarantis letter.
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Nss wi r Cd
Plug Tobacco.

Sold by all groccrs and tobacco dealers
Noted Tor It's excellent chew, delicious
nuVor ana cheesy cut. This tobacco is
ln9nuiactured Of finest leaf, purest sweet
SSnlng Everybody clews NIMROD.p
send Tor sample.
49,. 5. w. VEsABLE & Co,
80 Petersberrr Va
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IIeart Pains.

Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies, ants
beg-bugs, skunks, chipmunks,gophers. 15c
DruOuists
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FOUND

Constantly on hand at the popular
grocery and provision house of John
rowe q Grant, Dawson block, corner
Second and Chisholm streets. They
keep no
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Ne proposed amend
:. which provides
u Npembcrs Of the
. from Alpena
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-18

Complete stock of all the staple arti-
cles and goods usually kept in gro
Gerry house, and needed by every
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And stale stock, but their goods will
be found always fresh. and of the
very best, while their prices are
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SIDEWALK NOTES.
Picnic and lunch baskets at Erbs.

Picnic and lunch baskets at Erbs.
Burt n Near shoes at Leon Kahn's.
Straw hats at cost at Leon Kahn's,
orr's buggles are selling fast, 72l
Main street.
He-No tea at b. o. Weller & Go. "a.
Elm and HARDWOOD.
A genuine hand turn ladies button
boot at $3.50 at Leon Kahn's.
Ladies, misses and childrens spring
heel slippers at Leon Kahn's.
S2S Main street. All kinds OF fruits
and vegetables at A. Il. Bouohe's.
Orr, 72i Main street, can't DO beat on
buggies, blackboard or road carts.
Boucho keeps all kinds OF cigars and
tobacco. Try his nickle Tiger cigar.
Ladies' don't miss tho sale OF hats
e and bonnets tomorrow at Bauman's
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute. German Corn Remover Kill
corns and bunions.
Immense stock OF wall paper, tho
latest designs and colors, are being re
ceived by Hamilton q Young.
One OF the incest presents for you,
wife Is q phmton or buggy. II dom
cost much. Orr win sell thom low, IA
Main street.
b. o. Weller & Co., "Cash Grocers,
corner Elm and Harwood streets, ar,
sole proprietors OF the Golden Dril
Java coffee.
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.rhs Easiest In tho Morldp

Office Southwest Passenger Agent Wanda
liza Line Il PENNEY lvania Route, Dallas,
Texas, July !, 1885, To all Coupon Ticket
Agents in Texas and Arkansas.
GENTLEMEN:-ln selling the round
trip excursion tickets to Pittsburg
(Which are good 10 return until Octo-
Der 81 by the Vandalis Line you are
hereby authoijzed to say to passengers
that we run three solid trains daily
each way between st. Louis and Pitts
burg; that these excursion tickets are
good on all trains and that "No EXTRA
FARE is CHARGED ON OUR FAMOUS
LIMITED EXPRESS TO pITrsBURG PAS
sENGERs" on these or any other tick
cts,
limo from st. Louis TO Pittsburg by
the Limited is only 20 hours.
Time from st. Louis to New York,
81 hours, with three daily trains each
way. Very Respectfully,
GEO. A. KNIGHT,
Southwestern Passenger Agent.
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,l~.sols. black and coior'"
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LAMPAsAs SPRINGS

Great Health and Pleasure Resort,
This place has justly earned the
moicurisl, rheumatic, cutaneous and
kidney diseases they are the most GER
tain auxiliary and specific known.
The hotels are conceG ed to be tho best
In the country. The San Geronimo,
centrally and delightfully."- located
corner Fifth and Main streets, is one
of the most comfortable, elegantly
furnished and best ventilated houses
in the State, whicn with its excellent
cuisine and moderate rate of 81 per
day and special rate to parties by the
week ar month mako the San GerOn-
imO great favorite. Two s0mple
rooms on tho first floor, % feet square
each-best in the State.
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A Great Discovery

Mr.. VIM. Thomas, of Nowton, Ia,
says: "My wife has been seriously af-
iected with q cough for twenty. five
years, and this spring moro severely
thau ever before. She had used many
remedies without relief, and being
urged TO try DR.. Kings Now Discovery,
did so, with most gratifying results.
The first absolutely cured her. She
has not had so good health for thirty
years." s;5is.Sss
drug store. Large size $l.00.
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TTnTTW. y = WIFI VI T TTTWTTIIN
6iSueL Nposi.ion, The entry
ygpeE Ators will DO opened
,-.SSI sS30sed November 0, thus
n-.2sSNSs< 70 time for exhibitors to
SSSoS . 'Sot<Sng In order before the
W. ~ opens New Orlenus