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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-11-26
Industrial Brevities.

The Highland (Scotland) A9ricul-
tural society has adopted the following
system of Judging animals at fairs:
Three Judges are 10 be appointed,
whose names are published before
hand, only two acting, however. the
third being in the ring ready TO pass
his opinion in case the other two do
not agree It will bc decided by ballot
which two shall act in each class. The
advocates of this plan claim that "by
this system no exhibitor can tell be-
forehand which two Judges will Judge
particular section, and it will stop
all attempts TO canvass or influence
the Judges beforehand; it will have an
element of fairness which Will COM
mend il to exhibitors, which the pres
cnt system does not always do; and
each Judge will incur more personal
responsibility than when three Judges
act. rs exhibitors and the public will
know on whose shoulders II particular
decision rests.
The commissioner of agriculture
has decided to combine with the ento-
biological division of The bureau a new
branch investigation relating TO eco
homie ornithology. DIR. {. Hart Mer-
liam. a well-known ornithologist, and
Secretary of the American Ornitholo-
Eists' union. has been appointed a
pecial agent to take charge of the
divisional work. DR.. Merriam will
make his headquarters at Sing Sing,
\. Y, until Oct. /, and after that ut
Washington. The scope of the inves-
lpation will cover the entire field of
IL g hir.te an1 anrtptIlf1ra
particularly from the entomologist 5
|tandpoint. The inquiry Will relate
primarily to TIE food habits of birds,
,ut will include also the collection OF
alta bearing on the migration and
Geographical distribution of North
american species.
An eastern farmer says that for the
urpose of making stiff soil friable,
fled coal ashes, where they can be
badly had. are better than sand.
hey are more easily disseminated
Trough the mass, and contain q
mail proportion of mineral salts
likewise, though their merit is primer
bally mechanical. had a patch OF
,lav over trap rock that after rain
took on the consistence of putty.
sould do nothing with it. Vegetable
manure it scorned. and the spade cu'
N it as though il was skim IL
cheese. The place was made the
receptacle Of the winters ashes. Two
years after il was dug up through
mistaken order in the fall. Mex
spring manfred il, and had 1t dug
over. Then planted it, of all thing
in the world, with melons. They
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-11-26
A Great Novel Reader.

An enthusiastic author having mot
an acquaintance upon whose ~
erary taste he placed high estimate,
asked.
Have you read my novel.
The Flight of the Black Bat or
the Place Where the jug was
Found p'"
"Oh, yes"
what do you think of il ?"
"Why, sir. | can frankly say il
is one of the best novels | have ever
read"
Indeed am greatly pleas
ed to hear you say so. You
are great novel reader, are YOU
not ?"
''Oh, no, | have never read but two
and yours was one of them. "-Arkan-
sdw Traveller.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-11-26

The sultan of Turkey is cousin Of
he late emperor of the French. He is
directly descended from Mile. Dabue
de Rivry, who was captured by Algerine
pirates and became the favorite wife OF
the sultan. Sclim, and she was Gre
ole. first cousin to Mile. Tascher de la
Tagerie Empress Josephine.
grandmother of Napoleon III
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-11-26

There is soundness in Jay Gould's
philosophy that men appreciate their
earnings far more than they do gift
He says that ii he should give fifty men
$1,000 each to 90 into business for
themselves one.half would fail and lose
all within five years, and the other
twenty-five would be mad because he
was able to make it SIC, 900 and didn't
do it,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-11-26

Bancroft, the historian. has collected
and classified all the material for his
history up to the war Of the REBEL on
lie has done much literary work since
the death of his wife, however, His
material is so carefully and systemati-
cslly arranged that should he be called
home ere his literary labors are finished
there would be no difficulty in complet-
Jug IT,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-11-26

At the close of the exposition at New
Orleans the duplicates of the govern
ment display and some of the other
curiosities that were given to the Ma
:ional museum were sent to foreign
nations with the compliments of the
Smithsonian Institute. Many went to
France and more TO Japan, which have
been very generocs in their donations
to the United States The other day
Prof Baird received from the National
museum of France in return package
of the most beautiful vases and tapes
tries TO be seen in this country. They
are wonderful works of art. as well as
specimens of the most advanced con-
dition of this class of manufacture Ac-
companying them are specimens Of the
works of the pupils of the tapestry
schools of France, showing the various
stages o. skill attained, and the several
methods of instruction. The specimens
show how the Gobelen tapestries are
made. and will be valuable as well as
a welc me accession to the National
museum
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-11-26

1t Is stated that the glass of the q ant -
ket weighs sixty pounds.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-11-26

President James NJ Taylor of Vassar
college in an address before the New
York state convention at Poughkeepsie,
said the ;rue idea of education was not
to acquire knowledge merely but to
make the most of ourselves. This Is
what education does for men. and what
it should DO for women. All pastors
know that there are more women in
orr churches than men. and at they
are equally efficient workers. Yet we
ere always talking about educating the
boys. More and more the demand Is
coming for W men to know herself and
TO know how to use her faculties.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-11-26
ALMA RECORD
C. M. FLBMnSc Rd" aud rror.



Prof. " ayland read a paper before
the national prison congress at its an
nual session in Atlanta on "Incor-
.igibles. " That the professor is an ar
for this class of our criminal population
is evident from the closing sentences
Of his very able paper. He said: IL
believe that there is but one cure for
this great and growing evil, and that is
10 be found in the Imprisonment for
life of the criminal once pronounced
''incorrigble If it be asked. how
shall it be ascertained when n criminal
has reached the incorrigible period, it
may be answered that, as some arbi-
trary and, at the same time, not un.
reasonable or inequitable standard
must be selected, we shall do no practi-
cal injustice to the criminal if we pro-
vide that third conviction for felony
should establish his status as ''incor-
rigible,' so far as his relations 10
HuIndn soclety are CouCcIEcu' buI as
all finite tribunals are fallible, and as
cases may arise in which justice may
be wisely tempered with mercy without
imperilling the peace or safety of So
ciety, it may be well provide for the
release or parole of surh prisoners so
confined and lrina tacie incorrigible, as
may have given evidence of genuine
and radical reform.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-11-26

Robert G Ingersoll is attorney for
Charles b. Reynolds. who is under 500
bail at Morristown, n j., charged with
blasphemy. This is the first case of the
kind ever tried under the unrepealed
"blasphemy laws" which are incorpor-
ated in the statutes of New Jersey.
Reynolds was arrested in Boynton, n.
j.. few weeks ago He delivered
lectures against the bible, and after
ward wrote pamphlet called
"blasphcmy.h
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-11-26

JEFF Davis is reported by recent
writer as in better health this fall than
for number of years. His mind is
clear and he is becoming a very spirited
talker, This indicates a change in
marked degree, for, aside from queru-
lous outbursts in the newspapers occa-
sionally, the old man has been inclined
to NOPE and effect an antipathy to So
liability. He is represented as hard at
work on n new book that he expects in
some way or another to accomplish
what his confederacy bayonets didn't
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-15

the eager rcformcrs think that as our
''Citadel boys" fired the first shot Of the
war, it is but poetic justice that they
should receive the first shot Of so. called
reform and so down with the derisive
appelIation Of "dudes" Shame upon
it! Shame upon it
AS VIC recall the names Of the old
corps Of teachers who once made these
schools al honor to the State as a prac-
teal :nstitution-of such men as Hubert.
aud Matthews, and Graham, and Col
cock, and Finley, and Hume, and Leland,
and Brisbane, and Gauthric, and Thomas,
Thompson and Capcrs, why should any
reasonable man suppose that these men
and such rs these would have failed to
make men out of boys committed to
their care
With $4,000 picked up out of her
rivers annually, why should South
Carolina forcgo single duty on the
plea Of poverty? Let all fair men an
swcr.-Registcr.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-15

ment has long ago distributed every
copy of its reports, and is unable to
supply many copies asked for by our
own people. Let the Legislature pub
llsh and have distributed the official re-
ports of State officers, so that all the
people can have access to them, and we
Will always have good and progressive
government. R1cILAND.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-15
Prohibition in North Carolina

RALEIGH. NC, June Local probiti.
tion elections were help to-day at many
points in the State. There was much
excitement. but the election passed off
quietly. The prohibitionists carried the
day at Raleigh by sixty majority and
also at the following places Oxford,
Kinston, Henderson, Warrcnrton
Louisburg. Winston, Salem Apex,
Beaufort Township and Seaboard.
The anti-prohibitionists carried the
elections ut Charlotte Durham Frank
linton. Rcidsville, Holly Springs. More
head City, Ashcville, Goldsboro and
Littleton. The elections were upon
the question Of "license" or mo license'
for the sale Of spirituous liquors and
goes into effect at once where prohibi-
ton was carried.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-15

Dent suppose if you have that pain through
the right side and shoulder blade, that yellow
ness Of skin and whites of the eyes, and
urred appearance Of the tongue, that these
indications are of little account, or will depart
by themselves much better take DIR. j. II.
McLean's Homeopathic Liver and Kidney
Pellets and remedy the trouble. 25c. per vial.
for sale by all druggists.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-15
VAsMER.
Summer at the Palmetto Saloon.

Thomas McGettigan. Proprietor can
not enumerate his stock, but can say
that he has got everything kept in a
first class Saloon. Pure Malt Whiskey,
Beer at cents glass, Milk Punch a
speciality, and everything Ice cold.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-15

Many of the blotches, pimples, and other
affections of the skin are caused by the efforts
of the system to cast off Impurities, which
owing to the inaotion of the liver and kidneys.
remain in the system. DIR. H. McLeaL'a
Liver and Kidney Balm is the dest remedy.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-15

When the liver and kidneys arc disordered
the bowels become inactive retain the badly
digested food from the stomach, and absorb
deleterious matter, which thus poisoning the
Use Dr.. J. II. McLean,s Liver and Kiduey
Balm.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-15

Frequently protraoted constipation causes \
Inflammation Of the bowel; aa aremedy and
regulator, ues DIR. j. Fl. Mclean Liver and
Kidney Balm. 4 81 ass
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-15

Supervision by teachers only. The
law should prohibit the Office OF super
intcndent being held by any one who
has not regularly entered the teachers
rank.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-15
THE STREAM OF BLOOD

which had flowed all over my face
When | reached the outside world again
| was absolutely appalled, by the extent
of the damage. Just ahead Of me were
the mail and baggage trains smashed
literally to pieces. The first-class passcn-
ger coach, which was Immediately behind
us, had toppled over with tremendous
force and was lying half ON it's side Just
to tho right. Behind that was the one OF
the two sleepers which had fallen after
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-15

one. In answer to the question as to the
cause Of the disaster and the manner in
which it had occurred, he said 81
don't know how am alive to tell about
my escape, and even now nearly every
body is disagreed as to
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12

Z, at five pairs of Peoria black birds
distance fifteen yards, Mr.. Donnelly
scored z and tied for third prize. Oh
the first tie shoot Colonel Donnelly
secured three birds and in the second
tic shoot got the four birds and won
third prize. In the citizens match
Messrs. Donnelly and Howard each
scored 7, and in the tie shoots Don
nelly and Cotter again tied and divid-
ed fourth prize.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12

The following from the Council
proceedings of last week contained
one word too many. The word to be
rejected is exclusive" and its re-
moval makes considerable of change
in the motion:
Moved by Alderman Campbell, that Jas
Shell be granted the exclusive privilege OF
running a street sprinkler on the paved
streets. The kind of sprinkler used to be
approved of by the Street Commissioner
and Common Council. Carried by unani.
nous vote.
The Council gave James Shell the
right to make war on the dust with a
sprinkler if he wanted to, but did not
give him the exclusive right.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12

City Marshal Sylvester Westrope
took possession of his Office last We'd
nesday. He ceryed as marshal dur
ing the year 1884, and proved a very
efficient officer. The position Is one
that gives more blame than praise,
but we believe that the marshal who
does his duty will have the most
friends In the end, and his friends will
be among the friends Of law and order.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12

Prof Bailey leotured on astronomy
at the Opera House last Friday night
for the benefit Of the High School
The lecture was interesting and in.
structive and was illustrated by q
large globe called cosmosphere. A
part, not in the program, was the ap-
pearance of Smith Brown on the
stage, in new Mackinac driving cos.
tune. He had got on the stage by
mistake, going in at the wrong en-.
trance and his examination of the cos.
mosphere caused q sensation among
the many spectators. He examined
the globe on the north, west, east and
south sides but did not appear to un.
derstand the manner in which the
stars were laid out. Mr.. Maltz final
ly saw that Brown left the stage,
We believe 1t Is Browns first APP
pearance on the stage.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12
Notice.

ALPENA, May LIST.
AS it is my intention to leave the
city in 80 days, / would like to meet
all my old customers and friends de-
string boots and shoes.
WIN. WILLIE,
AT Franks q McGregor's, Creighton's
old stand, sign, Golden Boot.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12
Alpena Guards.
G. S. MAIDEN, Sec.

AT an election held by the Alpena
Guards at their Armory, on Monday
night, the following officers were elect.
ed
Captain-Frank G.. Holmes.
First Lieutenant-Thomas +. Oliver.
Second Lieutenant-Wm. ID. Hitchcock
LIST sergeant-William Broadwell.
End sergeant-Geo. M. Furbush.
3rd ergeant-Crosby Guerrier.
4th sergeant-Ernest Dust.
9th sergeant-James Devereaux.
Corporals- Dawson, Jas. Morrow,
Chas. Baker, Geo. ii. Holmes, Rennie Nc
Donald, Fred Kimball, Geo. Fowler and
Harry Clark. :.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12

The cedar fleet last week took away
from this port nearly 10000 railway
ties, posts and telegraph poles, fo'
Chicago. The cedar was for j. A.
Widner, and the vessels were loaded
by Bolton & McRae, Folkcrts IL Nc.
Phee and J. A. Widner.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12

Messrs. Donnelly and Howard, of
the Alpena Gun Club, who attended
the tournament of the State Trap
Shooters associations, at East Sagi-
nav, the latter part Of last week, did
some creditable shooting. For con-
testants they had many of the best
shots in the State. In the first match,
on Wednesday, at ten clay birds; r.
M. Donnelly scored 0 and Chas.
Howard scored z. There were SO
entrees and the birds were thrown
from traps behind screep. Three
made scores Of 10; six scored O.; six
scored 8; seven scored and the bal
ance made scores of from 3 to 6. In
the club shoot Mr.. Howard shot with
the East Saginaw club and scored 10
out Of possible 20. In match No.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12
JUDICIAL.

JUDICIAL.
The Twenty judicial circuit consists Of the
counties Of Alpena, Presque Isle, Montmorency
and Otsego, and is presided over by Judge Frank
limerick The terms of the court are as follows:
Alpena county
Second Tuesday Of February.
First Tuesday of May.
Second Tuesday OF August
First Tuesday of November.
Montmorency county
Third Tuesday of May.
Third Tuesday Of September
0tsego county
Third Tuesday OF January.
Third Tuesday OF June
Third Tuesday of October.
Presque Isle county
Second Tuesday Of January.
Second Tuesday of June.
Second Tuesday of October.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12
l.. r. G.

The regular monthly meeting of
Lockwood Relief Corps will be held
in the usual place on Friday after
noon of this week, May 14th. at $50
o'clock. A full attendance is request
cd by the president, as matters of
great Importance will come before the
Corps.
G.. MAIDEN. Sec.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12

1t took % hours time to bring the
mail from Black River to this city
last Thursday. Fhe distance Is about
20 miles, About a mile an hour. If
there is any other mall route in this
country that has slower record, we
would like to hear from it.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12
Big stock new goods at 5 Cent store.

The mail boats bring considerable
fresh meat to town every morning they
arrive, but the riot in Chicago made
it rather difficult for the shippers to
get meat enough to fill the contracts
last week. On Friday last they had
to skirmish about Saginaw for sup
ply, as none could be had from Chica-
go, OH account of the riot.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12

A shipment of young white fish
from the Alpena hatchery, was placed
on the steamer Flora last Friday
night, and on Saturday, she stopped on
Hammond's Bay and the many thou
sand young fish were dumped into the
waters.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12

The strike at Detroit considerably
delayed the steamer Flora an her trip
up last week. Her deck hands had
joined the strikers, and what men she
got were inexperienced at the business
of loading and unloading freight.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12

G. Alpern has one trap net in posi-
ton at his North Point fishery and
by the end of this week. if weather is
favorable, he will have five or six trap
nets set.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12
REFERENCE COLUMN.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

EPIsCoPAL.-Rcv. J. A. Mock,
Services In Trinity Church, on Washington avenue,
every sunday morning and evening
BAPTIST Rev. e. l.. Little,
Services In Baptist Church, on Third street, every
Sunday morning and evening
CATHoLIC.-lSt, Bernardsl Rev. T. d. Flannery,
Services in Catholic Church every Sunday at 500
A. NJ, 1880 A. NJ and yespcrs 400 p. NJ.
CATHOLIC.-lSt Anne'sl Rev. NJ. Letelier,
Services every Sunday at 500 A. NJ, 1000 A. H., and
Vespers 400 p. NJ.
GREGATIONAL.-Rev H. H. Van Auken.
Services In Congregational Church, on Second
street, every Sunday morning aud evening.
METHODIST.-Rev j. II. Mcintosh,
Services in Methonist Church. on Chisholm street,
every Sunday morning and evening.
PRESBYTERIAN.-Rev j. L. Thompson,
Services in Presbyterian Church on Washington
avenue, every Sunday morning and evening.
NoRWEGIAN.-Rev. J. A. Wang,
Services in Norwegian Church, every Sunday at
1880 A. NJ.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12

The drive on the North Branch is
reported to be progressing finely and
many logs have been run out. Some
fears are entertained that the entire
drive will not be got down and that
many of the logs will be hung up.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12

Mrs. r. Tumim will leave town to.
night for New York and the eastern
markets, and will bring back with her
large assortment Of the latest styles
in Millinery and dress goods.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12

The Richardson water mill COM
menced operations last Thursday.
Most of the logs for that mill are in
the North Branch, and if that drive
should prove unsuccessful, the mill
will be somewhat short of logs.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12

VAN, DLr FARM ron sALr.-situated in town.
,.hin Of Ion,, Rapids, Apena county, Mich, con-
tanning about 200 of good land so acres under
cultivation. Good buildings, good orchard, good
water. and convenient to schools and churches.
I,nd will be divided 10 suit purchasers, if necessa
ry. For particulars call on undersigned, on the
premises or address, u,,
III Long Rapids.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12

Frank Eyster was escorted back to
town last Wednesday night, from Ia
was, by deputy sheriff Post. The
man had jumped board bill. Jury
disagreed.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12

Nearly one hundred cans of young
white fish were shipped on the steamer
Golden Eagle, Thursday morning,
and were planted at various places in
the lake off Harrisville and Oscoda.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12

The Alpena Guards will soon be
armed with the improved Springfield
rifle. The company is good one and
deserves first class outfit. Some of
these days to come it will have an
armory of its own.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12

Colonel r. M. Donnelly and Chas.
Howard returned this week from their
trip to Saginaw, at which place they
took part in the shooting matches of
the State Trap Shooting association.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12
Wild Cherry and Tar.

Every body knows the virtues of Wild
Cherry and Tar as relief and cure for
any elections of the throat and lungs
Combined with these two ingredients are
a few simple healing remedies in the COM
position of DR.. Bosanko's Cough and Lung
Syrup making it just the article you
should always have in the house, for
coughs, colds, cronp and bronchitis. Price
30 cents and $l.00. Samples FREQ. Sold
by Houk & Perkins and ii. Beebe.
eow723y1
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12

CITY OFFICERS.
Mayor Charles w Richardson.
Recorder John S. MoVicar.
Treasurer. William II. Post.
Comptroller, James ID. Turnbull.
Justices of Peace Charles D'Aigle, Alley II. Nc
Donald, and Charles Cook,
City Attorney Judson ID. Holmes.
City Marshal, Sylvester Westrope.
Street Commissioner. Rephirim Beaudoin.
Chief Engineer Fire Dept, Albert l.. Power.
City Physician, DR. Dunlop.
HARDER Master, Casper Alpern.
City Surveyor, VIM. Blirre.
Pound Master, James L. Denton.
Board of Health, j. II. Beach, Daniel Cunning and
Joseph Renki.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-05-12

The surveyors of the railroad to
this city were reported to be in the
vicinity of Hubbard Lake last week,
looking up a route for the long ex-
pected messenger of civilization.