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cause Of their poverty or misfortune,
to invalidate any Of the provisions OF
the preceding section, shall be deemed
guilty of misdemeanor, and, upon
conviction thereof, shall be fined not
less than five dollars, nor more than
fifty dollars, for each onense, and it
shall be the duty of the Prosecuting At
torney of the county in which such Of
tense was committed, upon receiving
complaint, to prosecute all such cases
in the name of the people of the
State of Michigan, before any justice
of the peace or other competent court
of jurisdiction.
SECTION 4. All fines collected for
violation of this act shall be turned
over to the school board or board of
education of the city or township
wherein such fine may he collected,
and the same shall by them be dis
bursed for and in benefit of the
public schools.
SECTION 5. Nothing in this act
shall be constructed to apply to do
mestic or farm laborcrs, unless espec-
tally agreed upon.
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The Ten Hour Law.

Following is the law passed by the
Legislature at the last session making
ten hours a days work. 1t was
known as the Barry bill:
SECTION /. The people of the
State Of Michigan enact, That in all
factories, workshops, salt blocks, saw
mills, logging or lumber camps, booms
or drives, mines or other places used
for mechanical, manufacturing or other
purposes within the State of Michi-
gan, where men or women are
employed, the hours of labor for such
employees shall not exceed ten hours
per day, the same to constitute legal
days work, and any proprietor, stock
holder, manager, clerk, foremen or
other employers of labor, who shall
require any person or persons in their
employ to perform more than ten
hours per day, they shall be compelled
to pay such employees for all overtime
or extra hours at the regular per diem
rate.
SECTION 2. That in all contracts,
engagements or agreements to labor
in any mechanical, manufacturing, or
other labor calling, where such con-
tracts or agreements are silent, or no
express conditions specified, ten hours
shall constitute days work. and the
contract or agreement shall be SO con-
strued.
SECTION 3. Any individual, agent,
firm, corporation, or other employers
of labor, who shall take any advan-
tage Of any person or persons in their
employ, or seeking employment, be-
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The Saginaw Strike.

There has no material change taken
place in the strike of mill hands in
the Saginaw Valley. But few mills
have started, and most of those in
operation arc either running on the
eleven hour system or else at ten
hours with reduction in the wages
of the men who received over $3.50
per day. Both the mill owners and
mill men seem determined not to give
in. The following will show the
wages paid in the Saginaw Lumber q
Salt company mill, previous to the
strike:
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Lake Shore Trotting Association
Races at Alpena.

The races given by the trotting as
ISOLATION at their race course in this
city on Wednesday and Thursday,
July Goth and S0th, proved very in
teresting to those who witnessed them,
and had bet on the winning horses.
The weather both days was very
warm and the trotters raised clouds
Of dust on the track as they raced
around. The attendance was fair, but
not enough paid to make the affair a
financial success. Lots of men and
boys got over the fences. The entire
receipts of both days was s40S.50, and
the association is out of pocket at
least 5000. Under the grand stand,
beer, soft drinks and cigars were sold
extensively. The judges the first
day were w. l.. Churchill, r. NJ.
Dsnnelly and Thomas White, and
the races for that day were as follows !:
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Sol Smith Russell as Felix Nc
Kusick."

This eminent and successful come
dian who will appear at the Opera
House next Monday and Tuesday,
August 10th and 18th, in his remark
ably successful new comedy, "Felix
McKusick," is as welcome as the
spring-time, and quite as inspiratng.
There is a breeziness, and pure,
clean, wholesome fun permeating the
play and ripping through every line
and bit of business in it that are de-
lightfully refreshing. The play itself
is very interesting and if played by
an ordinary company would please.
But when acted by comical Sol Rus
sell and company of comedians es-
pecially selected for the droll charac-
tiers and mirth-provoking lines laid
down to them, the fun never ends
from the first to the last scene. Mr..
Russell's Felix McKusick" will long
retain possession of the stage, it being
a bright and airy creation and so full
of humor. No small portion of the
amusement of the performance is due
to the specialtes and songs which he
introduces so naturally and cleverly
into the piece. His repertoire con-
sists of the following new songs and
specialties: "Oh you girls" ale is
not as rich as he used to be- "The
Amateur Yachtsman," "The School
Boy" dads Dinner Pail" "The
jolly Good Laugh" etc. The COM
pany is an exceedingly strong one.
The costumes are magnificent, scenery
beautiful and the music superb.
"Felix McKusick" is the great musi-
cal and comic success of the day.
Reserved seats for sale at Wittelshof-
er's OH Thursday morning.
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TREAsURER'S NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that tho undersigned,
Treasurer Of the city Of Alpena, will receive the
tax roll for general city and highway taxes for the
year 1885, Tuesday, July 18th, and the same will
be retained by him for forty days thereafter that
during the first twenty days of said forty days. SAID
Treasurer will receive all taxes assessed thereon
without the addition of any commission per
centage for collection that during the remaining
twenty days of said forty days, persons paying
taxes will be charged one per cent. additional on
their assessments; and that after the expiration Of
said forty days, said roll will be returned to the
Comptroller Of said city, who will TO be made
out a copy Of as much of said assessment roll as
shall be due aud unpaid, adding thereon such per-
centage rs shall have been fixed by the Common
Council for the collection of such taxes assess-
ments not exceeding four per cent, and that with
in ten days thereafter the said Treasurer will
ceve said mentioned ROLL and proceed TO collect and
receive taxes thereon assessed to the last Sstur
day in October next.
Notice is further given that the said Treasurer is
not required by law TO call upon the persons assess
ed upon such roll, or demand the payment of such
taxes.
S. wESTRoPE,
City Treasurer.
Office in Culligan block, corner OF second and
Chisholm streets.
Dated, July Is, 1885. 7,7w6
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SECOND DAYS RACES.

SECOND DAY RACES.
During the afternoon of the 30th
several of the mills shut down so as
to allow the men to enjoy the races if
they saw fit. BY the time the races
commenced the grand stand was
about two-thirds full then there
we're considerable people on each side
of the track near the finish. The
number of carriages present were
numerous. Outside the grounds a
sort of private grand stand was occu-
pied by number of persons who wit
messed, the races free. The first race
was that of the
Two-FIFTY CLASS.
First heat-Five scores we're made
before "Go" was given. Frank T.
got lead and kept 1t easily the entire
race. Second heat-Frank T. again
got ahead easily, but on the home
stretch he suddenly slackened, and
Roberts took lead and won the heat.
The driver of Frank T. was called for
and requested to give reason for his
sudden stoppage, when victory was in
his grasp. He said his horse choked
down, and he was obliged to check so
as not to injure the horse. Third
heat-Frank II. did not try to win
the heat, but trotted leisurely around
the track. Eva ii. fouled with an
other horse, and was ordered off the
track. She came in second, with
Roberts the winner of the heat. Eva
HIS. driver pleaded not to be sent of
the track said he could not help the
fouling, and asked to be set back To
fourth place. Tire judges appeared
agreeable, but the association rules
would not allow, and Eva II. trotted
no more, in that race. Two scores
were made. Fourth heat--The Judges
ordered new driver for Frank T., as
they did not like the actions Of her
Jockey in the second and third heats.
The fourth heat was closely contested
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by Roberts and Frank T. Sometimes
one was ahead and sometimes the
other. On the home stretch Frank
I. shot ahead and gained the lead,
winning the heat 1t appears since
that the reason given by the driver OF
Frank T. was the right one. The af-
fair, however, looked suspicious
Fifth hcat-Frank T. got the lead
and maintained it for about three
quarters of a mile, when Roberts got
the lead and won the heat and race.
The summary of the race is as fol.
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Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1885.

The founders of Alpena made one
bad blunder when they neglected to
reserve spaces for park and for a
public market place. 1t is not to late
yet to redeem the error They owe
that much to the people.
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ONE MILE RUNNING RACE


-Four horses competed for the prizes
in tho running race. Three scores
were made on first heat before "Go"
was shouted Fanny Gaines soon
took lead and kept it easily. Gentle
Annie got bad start and after run
ming few hundred yards bolted and
did not finish the mile. Lady Van
and Jessie made lively contest for
second place, but Jessie was too
fleet for Lady Van and forced her to
take third place The second heat
was holly contested. A new driver
was produced for Gentle Annie, but
she was ruled out rs she did not run
the first mile. The other three horses
made a lively race and were close
together when they passed the half
mile post. Fanny Gaines then took
the lead and came under the wire the
winner of the race, Il short distance
ahead. This race caused consider
able enthusiasm. The following is
summary of the race:
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Weather.

The following will show the tenn.
perature at seven o'clock in the morn
ings of the week ending August 4th
1885, at the places named, and is
copied from the reports telegraphed
to this city by the U. S. Signal Ser
vice:
o,o,o o,, 4. -, on,,,y.m,o,,
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Wood delivered at their doors, and
ice during the summer, and free house
rent; free when mill is not running.
The average for the entire force, per
man. is 81 80 per day.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

The lowest temperature at various
sections of the country was as follows
during the week ending August End,
1SS5-Saturday excepted-the six
observations being taken at eleven
o'clock PM, by the U. S. weather
observers:
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Hay for fire team No 1, $i4.Oo per ton, t13
MoyoJ hy Aldermon Chilean that a


Moved by Alderman Culligsn that the
report be accepted and warrants ordered
drawn for the payment Of the several bills
rs recommended. Carried by vote as fol-
lows: Ayes-Warner, Kimball, Culligan,
Campbell and Daoust. Nays-None.
From Police Justice, Chas. D'Aigle, n
report for the month Of July, showing that
there had been but five arrests made, Of
which one was sent to the House Of Correc-
ton and four paid fines to tho amount Of
$3.50, into the City Treasury.
On motion Of Alderman Warner the re-
port was accepted and placed on file and
the Comptroller instructed to charge the
City Treasurer with the sum Of $3.50.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
From the Committee on Streets and
Sewers, verbal report recommending that
the box drain from the foot Of Long Lake
avenue to the river, be rebuilt by contract
work.
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FREE FOR ALL.
On tho fourth score the contest
ants in the free for all race were
given the word ego" Midnight had
the pole, Huron Boy second, and the
Belle of Shelby third. Before 100
yards had been travelled the Belle of
Shelby took the lead and won the
heat easily, with Huron Boy second
and Midnight well astern. The next
two heats were raced in the same I'M
interesting way. The summary of
the race is as follows:
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From A. II. Davis, formerly editor OF
Chronicle, Pennington, Me. al have used
your Adamson's Botanic Balsam, and
unhesitatingly pronounce II superior TO
any medicine OF the kind ever saw. 1t
Is simply invaluable as household rem
edy for coughs, colds and sore Threats. l
would not be without It."
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Council Proceedings.

The Common Council of the City Of AL
pena met in regular session, in the Council
Room, on Monday evening August Sd, and
was called to order at 8 o'clock by the
Mayor.
PREsENT-Andrew Harshaw, Mayor
John 5. McVicar, Recorder, and Aldermen
Warner, Kimball, Culligan, Campbell and
Daoust.
Journal of session held July Goth, 1885,
read and approved.
PETITIONS.
Two petitions were presented and referred
to the Committee on Streets and Sewers.
pEpOpTz oI oEErCEpg
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Moved by Alderman Kimball that the
report be accepted and warrants ordered
drawn for the payment of the several bills
as recommended. Carried by vote as fol-
lows: Ayes-Warner, Culligan, Campbell
and Daoust. Nays-None.
From the Comptroller, report showing
the condition Of the different funds up to
August 3rd, 1885, as follows:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-05

Kidney troubles manifest themselves in
a variety OF ways. Prompt action Is nee
essary to prevent them from resulting
seriously. MIR. Il. Baily, Of Chillicothe,
o., writes: ~ have at times been afflicted
by rain In my back which l suppose
originated from an affection OF the kidneys.
When had the last attack used Mish-
lers Herb Bitters and was relieved.
think II Is an excellent tonic.
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The Fountain OF Youth.

Dyspepsia is the prevailing malady OF
civilized life. A weak dyspeptic stomach
acts very slowly or not at all on many
kinds of food, gases are extrlcated, acids
are formed and become a source of pain
and disease until discharged. To be dys-
peptic Is to be miserable, hopeless, depress-
ed, confused In mind, forgetful, irresolute,
drowsy, weak, languid and useless. II
destroys the teeth, complexion, strength,
peace of mind and bodily-esse. 1t pro-
duces headache, pain in shoulders, coughs,
tightness of chest, dizziness, sour erupta-
tions of stomach, bad taste In mouth,
bilious attacks, palpltation OF heart, In
hammatlon of lungs, pain in the region OF
the kidneys, and n hundred other painful
symptoms. Dyspepsia invariably yields
to the vegetable remedies In GOLDEN
SEAL BITTERS, the great purifier of the
blood and restorer OF health. In these
complaints II has no equal, and one bot
tie will prove better guarantee of its
merits than II lengthy advertisement We
warrant GOLDEN SEAL BITTERS
Take no others. Sold by Field Il Gray
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THREE MINUTE CLASS.
rimc-2:501 3:0n. o.hQ2

The twO-forty class was a holly
contested race, and showed some fine
trotting by Midnight, the only local
horse entered in the races:
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Bad drainage causes much sickness.
Bad blood and improper action of the
liver and kidneys is bad drainage to
the human system, which Burdock
Blood Bitters will remedy.
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II O'CLOCK p. NJ. OBSERVATION.
The Handsomest American Vineyard.

Mr.. Alfred Speer, of Passaic, N. j.,
has been long and favorably known
as the pioneer grape grower of Amer
lea. His vineyards at Passaic, N. j.,
are the handsomest in the country,
and contain 275 miles Of wire stretch
ed OH posts. AT the season of the
year when the grapes are being gath
cred for the press, it will repay one
for visit Mr.. Speer's wines are used
in the leading hospitals of the country.
You can get it at druggists. For sale
by j. T. Bostwick.
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CITIZENS RACE.

NlllLtNS RAVE.
A private race got up by L. O..
Avery and T. III. Lester was the next
on the program. Each gentleman
drove his own trotter and consequent
ly there was no jockeying, but each
did his best. Maud got a little the
start in the first heat. Little Mac
broke several times. Maud was
ahead at the half mile post and came
in first at the end Of the mile, being
about two lengths ahead. Maud was
entitled to the pole, but Mr.. Avery
allowed Little Mae to take the first
place. Little Mac got the best start.
At the three-quartcr post Maud broke
n little and lost several lengths.
Soon after Little Mae broke and
Maud got the lead near the home
stretch and came under the wire a
length or so ahead, the winner of the
race. The record is as follows:
Maud ...........................l
Little ..........................."2
Time-3:00; 800.
PACING RACE.
In the first heat Silver King got
the lead and maintained it the entire
heat. Honest Mike broke several
times. In the second heat Honest
Mike lead for about half mile
and was then passed by Silver King
who won the heat. A new driver
was provided for Honest Mike in the
third heat. He led for half a mile.
Silver King then got abreast of him
but breaking he lost ground and
Honest Mike succeeded in getting
under the wire short distance ahead.
BY this time it was near dark but
it was necessary to run two more
heats to decide the race, and Honest
Mike proved the victor. Their re-
cord is as follows:
Honest Mlke..................."2 l
Silver King. ....u......-.....1 2 2 2
Time-2:4S9; 2:47l 2:49. 3. =
IT, 49,. Al .ooooJ To-, ,aro y
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G. l.. KIMBALL.
ALEX. CAMPBELL,
ALEX. DAOUST,
TnnN

Moved by Alderman Culligan That the
report be accepted and placed on file and
the recommendations of the committee con-
Cured in. Carried by unanimous vote.
The Mayor appointed as such committee
Aldermen Kimball, Culligan and Campbell
From the special committee appointed to
approve of the contract and bond of f. s.
Dewey, presenting the same for the APP
prevail of the Council.
Moved by Alderman Campbell that the
same be approved and that the Comptroller
and said committee be instructed to sign
and file the same. Carried by unanimous
vote.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Moved by Alderman Kimball that the
Recorder be and is hereby instructed to
notify the Telephone Co. to move the fire
alarm station from S. Westropes to the
residence Of VIM. Todd, assistant chief of
the Alpena +. d. Carried unanimously.
Moved by Alderman Kimhall that the
Comptroller be and is hereby instructed to
purchase six police belts for the use of the
police department. Carried by vote as fol-
lows: Ayes-Warner, Kimball, Culligan,
Campbell and Daoust. Nays-None.
On motion of Alderman Daoust the Coun-
ell adjourned.
A. HARSHAW,
J. S. McVIcAR, Mayor.
Recorder.
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On motion of Alderman Campbell the
report was accepted and ordered placed on
file
From the Chief Engineer, recommend
ing payment of the following bills
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FREE FOR ALL.

le-2:59li 3:l4l; 8:l4l 2:5Ol ; 9:l4i
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-06
Nevada.

The management of the Exposition rink
popular concerts announces IN another
column the second concert of the series,
which promises to Guido the Gilmore con-
cert, if possible. 1t will contain the divine
Nevada and her grand concert company.
consisting, besides herself, of Mons. Ed
mond Vergnet. an electric tenor from the
Grand opera, Paris. Signor Carlo Butt.
baritone. from the Grand opera of La Scala
Milan. Signor Luigi Casati. solo violinist
professor at the conservatoire, st. Peters
burg. Mons. Gustave Lewita. court pianist
to his royal highness. the Grand Duke of
Baden, Signor Carano solo flutst and
Signor Paolo Gloria. the distinguished
Italian composer musical director and con-
ductor The program will embrace several
operate selections, and a scene from the
opera of ''Lakme.' which was written for
Nevada, and in which she made her Paris
debut. The seats of subscribers {already
reserved) can be secured at the Exposit on
rink on Monday, the 14th, and all who
failed to become subscribers at the first
concert can do so now. and secure seats
next to the original subscribers. and before
the box-office opens to the general public.
The concert will be the most brilliant ever
given in st. Paul. Nevada is the only
great singer now in America. Patti. Gerster
and Nilsson all remaining in Europe tn S
season. Nevada is on her return from San
Francisco, where she has achieved the
greatest musical and financial success ever
achieved by concert COMPANY. The San
Francisco papers are full of the details. Her
concert in st. Paul will occur on Tuesday
evening. Dec. %.
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The Museums.

The Seventh street museum will have a
banner week in the way of attractions,
commencing this afternoon. Chief among
the curiosites are j. NJ. Wilson. the expan-
sionist, known to fame as the human bal
Icon: the human pin-cushion. born without
feeling and scintillating with needles; Anna
Leak. the armless lady: the Albino lady;
Cappa's trained-goat paradox, which is said
to be very entertaining, and the wonderful
Vienna nastodon midget. Lena Moritz.
The stage entertainment will be particularly
novel and interesting, headed by the noted
mesmerist, johnson, who will perform some
wonderful feats; the four Ramirez trouba-
dours: Charles o. and Gertie Seaman, re-
fined specialists. and host of others. The
program will run the entire week.
A novel and at the same time remarkably
strong show is offered by Manager Gore at
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The Olympic.

The Lily Clay and Gayety Double Con-
soldated Burlesque company, of ladies only,
will commence weeks engagement at the
Olympic theater. commencing tomorrow,
Monday. The company consists of thirty
five ladies', including the ladies' famous
orchestra, and will present the original
London and Paris hit, the sensational bur-
Iesaue of the New Adamless Eden with its
thirty-iive pretty girls and scenic effects
and wardrobe Not solitary Adam dis
plays his dudish wisdom in this bower of
loveliness. The orchestra with the COM
pany comprises twelve lady musicians,
and is said to equal many male orchestras
of the country