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THE OIL COMPANY CONSPIRACY SUIT.

BUFFALO, Feb. 16 tSpecidD.--In the civil suit
conspiracy brought by the Buffalo Lubricatng Oil
Company against the Standard the appeal Of the stand
from the General Term decision has been dismissed
with Judge Haght ordered that the Lubricatng
Company have execution drawn in its behalf The
case has hOtly contested The Lubricallng Com.
pany asked $4,000 damages, and the trial jury gave
them $4,000 The plaintiffs asserted that the Standard
hired away trusted and paid them So TO con-
certain apparatus that explosion would occur
and lie works would burned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-17
PLAYING 'PossUM wIrH THE DETECTIVES

BUFFALO, Feb. 1G Especial. ab.-Judge King
this afternoon committed william j. Abbott for further
examination on charge OF embezzling funds while
acting agent for stephen MOrehouse Co.. wholesale
grocers, New-YOrk. The amount involved Is about
S5 600 and Abbotts alleged method to double the
orders OF small dealers abstract the OF goods for
himself and compel them to pay the whole bill rather
than he sued over twenty-five grocers among the
cOmpainants When arrested Abbott said that he was
sick and played "possum with tho detectives twenty
four hours before the police examined him and
told the officers he was foOLng.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-17
sHoE.MAKERs on STRIKE.

BEVERLY, Mass, Feb. 1G.-The shoe manu-
facturers here have for days been considering de-
mand for advance averaging 80 per cent In wages
This afternoon the 200 employees at Wallis. Kilham
Brays shop struck, although the firm had offered 10
arbrae. This action Will probably occasion general
shutdown.
MANCHESTER, ". H., Feb. 16.-ErOm 1900 TO 1000
Amoskeag strikers gathered the gate OF the imory
MIL this and attempted TO prevent the operatives
from going 20 work, and greeted the Overseers with
jeers. Some OF the afraid 10 enter the mill,
but the majority OF the operatives went In.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-17
A REPLY TO THE PREMIER.
LORD DE vEscI ON THE IRISH QUESTION.
RESULTS OF THE PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS
MEETING OF THE DUBLIN LEAGUE

RESULTS OF THE PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIoNs-
MEETING OF THE DUBLIN LEAGUE.
LONDON, Feb. 16.-Lord De Vesci, in reply
to Mr. Gladstones communication in relation to tho
wants and wishes Of the Irish people. says
he considers that the late Parliamentary elections
were fought on the land plank rather than on
tho question Of selfgovernment He expresses the
opinion that the idea OF selfgovernment will vanish
when the land question Is settled. The Loyalists, he
says share In the Liberal desire assimate the law
systems OF Ireland and England. Lord De Vesci evil
dently leans toward coercion In a modified form.
The Lord Mayor gave a banquet this evening which
was attended by 600 tradesmen and by Messrs Heay,
OBrien, Dillon and other members Of Parliament APP
proprate toasts were proposed and cordially drunk
number OF addresses made in which the speak
ers expressed the belief that homerue would soon be
granted to ireland.
LONDON, Feb. 17.-The Daily Nees says:
statements will be made in both houses Of Para-
ment tomorrow respecting the Balkan policy OF tho
Government
"Mr. Gladstone will not DO able to give detailed
statement OF the Governments Irish policy until later
In the session.
Mr.. Gladstone will have interview with the Queen
to-day IN relation to the meeting Of Parliament"
DUBLIN. Feb. 16-John Dillon presided at tEe
meeting OF the Dublin branch of the National
League held In this city to-day and made several import
ant declarations In his address Among other things
Mr. Dillon said I'VE on the of achevinga
national Parliament for Ireland. We will only accept
the completest form of home rule. When have that
then and the other Irish extremists will Join hands with
Englishmen."
Mr.. Farrell, Of Colorado who present, promised
the League a continuance of the help from America,
provided MI. Parnelrs programme was adhered to.
Three hundred and ffy-nine Presbyterian congrega-
tions in Ireland. numbering 32S, 100 persons, have
adopted resolutions denOuncng the project OF establish
ing home rule in the country
The Freemdn's Journal takes gloomy view of Lord
with the leading mon OF that city on the Irish question:
IL predicts that his visit will be attended with aud
blOOdshed.
Mr. Gadstones letter OF February IL to Lord de Vcsct
Is disappointment to the Irish press The letter IL
generally interpreted attempt the part OF Mr..
Gladstone to gain time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-17
SIXTY YEARS OF MARRIED LIFE.

NEwBURG, Feb. 16 (SpecioD. jefferson Roe
formerly OF the firm of Roe Starr Newburg, and his
wife celebrated to-day the sixtieh anniversary OF their
wedding. Mr. about eighty-two and his wife is
little younger Among the friends present was Mrs.
Lock wood, ninetytwo Tonight AN anniversary
supper by friends Children grandchildren aud
" grandchildren.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-17
ELECTION REFORM ~ OHIO.

COLUMBUs Ohio, Feb. 16 (SpecidD. AN i'm
potant step In election taken to-day by the
passage of tho Pugsoy b providing election boards for
cities similar to those In New-YOrk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-17
SILK wEAvERs on STRIKE.

There is a general movement among the silk
in Paterson, n. j. for higher wages. Last
urday the hands employed by Mr.. Cardinal, a manu-
facturer I'm Water.s asked for an advance OF per
cent The proprietor told thcm he would give them
answer to-day. lie od not Wait long. bu: yesterday
posted notice at the mill declining 10 gr.nt the
The pOwer-OOm wcayers numbering about thirty then
left work and went on strike.
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opTOJDp Op TAvFS A. DPLiND.

BosToN, Feb. 16.-James A. Deland of New
York. ago thirty yavs superintendent Of tho Boston Art
Club shot himself tho clubroom this morning, dying
Instantly No cause be assigned for his rash act
lie leaves O widow aud seven children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-17
FALL OF A BUILDING IN LIVERPOOL

LIVERPOOL, Feb. 16.-A portion OF the
shpperies Exhibition Building in process OF construction
In this city fell to-day while several score OF workmeh
were engaged upon It. Most OF the mon nave peeh 70
covered from the wreck eighteen OF them with broken
lcgs or arms These have been cent 10 tue nospitas
is Known that several were killed by the accdsnt
n,,.i ai, hnrlen the doOrlS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-17

RESOL UTIONS OF FOURTH GLASS POSTMA STERS
CHICAGO, Feb. 16.-At the session Of the
Postmnters National Convention this afternoon 1t was
resolved to prepare memorial Congress specifying
irregularities in the present postal law affecting
salaries and compensation and asking suitable legsla
tion looking 10 relief The committee monry orders
recommend that the letter OF advice be abolished
cumbersome and that the OF the payce and re-
mitter be written the face OF the order and copy
tered on stub after the style OF the present postal note
Tho committee also recommended that the fees charged
on Issuing money orders be reduced.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-17

office, have disappeared and said to have fed TO
escape trial and punishment. Both have resigned.
Another warrant for their arrest aud for Neuforth,
the other director. issued this morning charging
that they made ont vouchers for $1,000 for job OF roof
Ing that cost 500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-17
ELECTIONS IN SYRACUSE.

SYRACUSE, Feb. 16.-Willis b. Burns, Re
publican, was to-day elected Mayor ot ths
,ity for term OF two years over 'ho
,resent incumbent, Thomas Ryan, Democrat, by ma
ority OF 1909. Tie Board Of Aldermen stands sx he
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TO ATTACK THE GREEK FLEET.

TERRANEAN SQUADRON.
LONDON, Feb. 16.-Ike Daily Ners has the
following: We understand that upon the arrival
OF the two men-of-war sent to reinforce the British
Mediterranean feet forward operations will be taken
with the view OF disabling the Greek feet. In tho
present temper OF the Greek Nation there 10 little doubt
the Greek Admiral Will iorcbly contemplated
AFT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-17
MR.. wATTERSON BETTER.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 16.-Mr. Watterson
tonight somewhat better. though he restless
during the afternoon 1t will bo several days days be-
fore the crisis is past.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-17

SIXTY MEN AND TTEyTY WOnEN Arrested
Police Captain Meakim, OF the Fourteenth
Precinct, made o raid on billy" Maddcru's place. No.
27O Bowery. with lhirty-aye men. late last
nigat Sixty men and twenty women were taken prs-
uurrs They were marched oil to The station LoUso TWO
10y tvo aud there they were locked up for the night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-17

NAMED TO SCCOEED CONGRESSMAN RANKIN.
SuEBoYGAN Wiss Feb 16.--At the Repub-
hcan Congressional Convention last evening, Charles
Lulipg of Mnntiwoc was nominated az tho candidate
for tho Congressional vacancy caused by tue deatL of
Joseph Rankln.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-17
ZOE or CITY OFFICIALS.

DISAPPEARANCE or CITY OFFICIALS
CINCINNATI, Feb. 1G.--Martin Brockuan and
Pred Hermann City Inhrmary Directors. who have been
held 10 answer 10 The Grand Jury for nalfessance Ia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-17
OPERATIVES HEIRS TO MILLIONS

NEw-HAvEN, Feb. 16 (SpeciaD. Nancy
Bears. Luman Loveland, and David and Olive Blythe,
operatives iD a MILL are said to be the heirs to tho
81 900 Thomas Blythe recently left a his death IN
San Francisco The latter was n Porty-nino
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-17
RIOTERS QUIET IN PAsPEBIAC, QUEBEC.

CAMPBELLToN, n. b., Feb. 16.-All was
quiet Paspebiac this morning. The rioters, hav ng
paged the TO their satisfaction returned 10
their with loads OF provisions They have all they
require for their needs aud Is likely that they
will remain quet for while It s feared however. thss
the success tho Plspebac mob In pundsring yeste
day Will induce others % come from The neshborus
Parishes where the distress greater than at Paspe
bac and II not improbable that there may be another
outbreak Tho mob yesterday did not obtain any Of the
quor which Is stored in the Government warehouses
Tie rioters AFRAID TO attack Government properly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-17

LONDON, Feb. 16.-The Liberal Association
OF Chelsea. the constituency OF Sir Charles Dixie, has
discussed tho advsabity OF pornttiny him to continue
as Parliamentary representative OF the district In view
OF tile Crawford scandal aud has decided 10 leave him
undisurbed In his position.
The Pail Mall Gazette summons Sir Charles Dixie TO re-
sign forthwith.
Sir Charles Dixie is going 10 the south Of Franco
where, 1t is said, he will sojourn six months
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-12-29

On the 10Th, Earl H., the infant
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Beekma n
formerly of this city, but now of MAJ
quette, departed from this world 81
sin and sorrow. The Marquette Jour
nal of the 25th, says:
"1he loss is terrible blow to the
parents, it being their first and only
child. Mr.. Beekman is the night
foreman of this paper, standing high
in the respect of all acquainted with
him, and it was with heartfelt sympa-
thy and sorrow that his associates on
the paper learned of his loss. The
child was about eight months old, and
was regarded by every one as very
bright and winsome.
"At 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon
the last sad rites were held over the
remains, in the presence Of the afflict-
ed parents and a large number of
friends. The ceremony was conduct
ed by Rev. DR.. Bonar, of the Presby-
terrain church, E. A. Allen and Mrs.
E. L. Bailey leading the singing.
The little child lay in a casket of
snowy purity, surrounded by beautiful
flowers, offerings Of loving hearts, the
flowers themselves not being fairer
or purer than the little one so deeply
mourned, and who now sleeps beneath
the SHOWS, awaiting the resurrection
morn"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-12-29
Communication.

Editor Of Argus
We desire to say few words to the
citizens of Alpena county, on the pro-
posed change in the city charter, rel
alive to the city having greater rep
resentation on the Board Of Supervis-
ors. "Fair play" is the motive that
prompted the committee to recon.
mend the Mayor, Recorder and City
Treasurer as ex-officio members of the
Board of Supervisors. There are two
,ceU defined and. soeN established pri'a-
ciples that anderlie a Republican form
of government. First mo taxation
,cithout representation" second, "dl
representation should be in proportion
TO the population represented" 1t is
to carry out the spirit of these great fun
damental principles, that we have rec
commended this change. Let us see
how the city, and the several town
ships will compare in population,
taxable property, and amount of
county taxes, paid by the city and
townships.
Population city, 1884, ,210
Population townships, 1884, ......3,5 07
Assessed valuation as equalized by
Board of Supervisors 1886, city of Al
pena assessed valuation $2,400,000,
townships in Alpena Co. assessed val
nation $4,000.
County tax as apportioned by Board
of Supervisors, 1886.
City, county tax........ .........S14, S76
Townships, county tax...........$4, 1852
Thus it will be seen, that the city
has nearly three times as many inhab-
itants as the rest of the county, has
more than three times the amount of
taxable property, and pays more than
three times the amount of county taxes,
and is justly entitled to three times as
many representatives on the Board of
Supervisors. But the proposed change
in the city charter does not ask quite
80 large representation. All we ask
is that the city have nine representa-
tives on the board. The townships
now have six, and some of the town
ships are already agitating subdivi-
sion, and organization of new town.
ships, which, if accomplished, will in
crease their representation. In view
Of the above facts we cannot see how
any unbiased, or fair minded citizen,
either of the city or county, could OBJ
ject to the change. The committee
in their recommendations, ask for
nothing but what they would be will
ing to accord to the townships, under
similar conditions.
n A. HARsHAw
Thairman Committee on revision of City Charter,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-12-29

Several hundred citizens assembled
at the rink on Christmas night, to see
the fun and enjoy themselves. The
stock of roller skates was soon taken,
and hundreds had to 60 skateless.
At the rink there is about 200 pairs
of skates, beside a large number of
private skates, so that there must
have been at least $50 skaters on the
floor. One individual was heard to
offer fifty cents for the use of pair
of skates. AS the electric lights were
not in operation, the rink was lighted
as well as possible by lamps, but the
duskiness somewhat improved the ap-
pearance Of the hugh Christmas tree
that was set up in the center of the
floor. Around this tree whirled the
hundreds Of skaters. forming a NOV
ing picture well worth witnessing.
After the skaters had enjoyed them
selves over an hour, the gong was
sounded for them to clear the floor, ms
Sonta Claus and his assistants were
going to dispense the presents. The
drawing for the barrel of -four first
took place. Numbered tickets, to
correspond with those in possession of
the audience. were placed in a hat
and well shaken up. Fifty tickets
were then drawn out,-the next one
was to draw the barrel of -four. It
proved to be number 800, and Otto
Kaulbarsch was the fortunate person
who had the corresponding number,
thus winning the -four. The next in
order was to dispense the presents on
the tree. At first the number on the
presents were called, and the gifts
handed to those who had the same
number on the ticket. After a while
the youngsters began to crowd up to
the tree, and before long the tree was
and the boys then helped
themselves. For few minutes there
was considerable fun and any amount
Of scrambllng for the presents. When
the tree had been plucked bare of
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-12-29
School Entertainment.

A very pleasant entertainment was
given by the school children at the
Opera House last Thursday night
The program was as follows;
Quartstte, The Bugle Horn.
Mrs. Comstock, Miss Dafoe and Msssrs. Nichol'
son and Hawkins
Grafton, The Genius Of Industry,
viii Doane.
Recitation, High Tide the Coast Of Lincolnsh'e,
Alta Dewey.
Operetta, Wen Have to Mortgage the Farm,
High school students,
Recitation, The Charge Of the Light Brigade,
Seventh grade.
Recitation, Native Tent
Solo, with cornet obigato, Ship Alloy,
Miss Small and Mr.. easier.
Reading Of the Mirror,
Eva Beekman and Arthur Potter.
Instrumental. waltz. Mis- Potter
Recitation, Horatious at the Bridge,
Mae Cole.
Duet, Dost Thou Love Me, Sister Ruth,
Alta Dewey and Carl Golling.
Grafton, Difficulties, Vim Cole
Recitation, Dot Settin' Hen. Ann POI twood
Duet. Love Shall Guide Thee,
Miss Small and Miss spratt
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-12-29
Edward Morrise Killed.

News was brought to town Monday
that Edward Morrise had been killed
by Louis Buchner, at Long Rapids,
the evening previous. The story as
related to us is as follows; Mr.,
Buohner's daughter was recently mar
ried, and the young men Of the neigh
iDorhood, with some men from camp,
commenced a charivari, which was
kept up for several nights. Sunday
night the mob went to Mr.. Buchner's
farm house. and, one account says,
forced the door open. Mr.. Buchner
armed himself with club, and at
tackled the men. Morrise was struck
on the head and knocked down. The
blow caused conclusion Of the brain,
and death soon followed.
Another report says that Mr.. Buch-
ner did not strike Morrise with club,
but that the man slipped and fell and
conclusion Of the brain was caused
by his head striking on the ice.
Another account says: The mob
went to Mr.. Buchner's residence, halt
ed in the road, sent two of their num-
Der into Buchner's premises to de-
mand money. The two men, one Of
whom was Edward Morrise, raped
on the door. Mr.. Buchner opened
the door and asked what they wanted.
They told him if he would give them
IS to get beer, they would leave him
in quiet. Mr.. Buchner is said to have
then got a club and went for the in
rFuders, hitting both the men, but
iniicting injury only on Morrise.
To get at the real facts is not pos
.siblc. at time of writing, rs the par
tics Interested refuge to state their
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-12-29
Funeral of Rev. Donnelly.

The funeral of the late Rev. Wns
Donnelly took place Vast Friday.
The procession consisted of the Ger.
mania Band, the l. o. o. F.. the Ma.
sonic lodge, and the Alpena Com.
mandery, Knights Templar, on foot
followed by the hearse and the rel
atives and friends in carriages. The
societies were about one hundred
strong. The procession marched from
the residence of deceased, in Third
ward, to the Methodist church, where
the funeral services were held, after
which the procession marched to the
city cemetery. The remains were in
charge of the Knights Templar.
Rev. VIM. Donnelly was born in
1907, and was 70 years Of age, being
one of the oldest ministers of the M.
E. church in this State. His first
regular field of labor was at Rome,
Michigan, since which he has been
stationed at Morenci, Ridgeway, Man
chester, Memphis, Tawas and Alpena.
For several years past he has been
resident of this city, but has not
been on regular active duty as a min
lister, having been placed on the re-
tired list some years ago. He was
esteemed by every one who knew him,
and leaves hosts of friends. He
fought good fight for the improve
ment Of his fellow men, he won a
glorious victory and his record is that
Of a man in whose favor too much
can not be said. His whole life was
devoted to advancement of humanity,
and no man can erect nobler monu-
ment. e
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sion, there being present the Mayor
Recorder. and trustees Potter, Sim.
mons, Racette and Bruneau.
The Board allowed the following
bills:
p. J. Phillips, labor. sa5 %
Hawley Fitzgerald, supplies, "a
Comstock Brothers. supplies. 9 %
O. Mclean, labor, %
Bids for furnishing 200 cords OF
beech and maple body wood were re-
ceived from seven different persons, at
prices ranging from $3.50 to SO per
cord, and the contract was awarded
to R. P. Atkinson. at $3.50 per cord.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-12-29

There was about 400 people pre-
sent at the Third ward Sunday school
Christmas tree festivities last Mon.
day night, and every one present en-
ioyed themselves greatly. There we're
lots of presents for the scholars, and
there was a cantata and singing
speaking, etc. A prize had been of.
fered to the scholar who would bring
in the largest number Of new scholars
from July until Christmas-the prize
to be worth not less than five dollars
also prize Of one dollar each to the
scholars that attended every Sunday
from July to Christmas. Miss May
HUM received the prize for bringing
in the most scholars, a IS bill. David
Duane, Jr., Emma Noach and Mer-
tie Myers each received one dollar as
the prize for attending every Sunday,
Through some error George Lang
worthy was omitted as one of the
scholars who attended every Sunday,
but will receive his reward.
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Distribution to Commence

Every Person purchasing DRY GOODS to the
amount of FIVE DOLLARS or over, will be presented
ee OF charge handsome Oil Painting on Canvass size
i4xzz ches which we guarantee is worth to buy at any
Art store more money than you pay for your Dry Goods
WV hemember this Picture is, as represented Genuine
Work of Art produced by hand at considerable
and to show that what we say we will give TO
any charitable institution in this CITY,
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views Just previous to trial.

views just previous to trial.
The inquest takes place this after
noon before Coroner Partridge, and
the facts will then probably be
brought to light.
Mr.. Buchner is farmer of good
reputation. He is in town but not
under arrest.
The man Morrise was working at
one of the camps, and went to Long
Rapids to pass the holidays and have
q celebration.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-12-29

A collision occurred on Washing
ton avenue, Saturday night last, be
tween a livery rig and Mr.. widner''
team. One team was going up the
avenue and the other down, and did
not see what was ahead until too late
to avoid the horses collidipg. Con
siderable damage vas done, the occu'
pants were thrown from the livery
rig. and one lady had her face cut
and hand lasceratsd, while Mr.. Wild
ner's horse received wound In the
breast. about seven inches deep, from
Al l..<-~.., oL~A
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-12-29

The Pioneer, last week, gave par
tial report Of the lumber cut by the
Alpcna mills, and complains of its in.
ability to get the reports. IF it had
looked at its copy Of the ARGUS two
weeks ago. it would have found the
report Of the lumber industries Of Al
pena. in full.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-12-29

The Mulvaney Brothers have dis
posed Of their small camp, on Turtle
Lake. and Jas. Schell now has charge
At their Hubbard Lake camp, thu
Mulvaney Brothers have about 4, 900,
900 feet on skids, and are probably
now engaged in hauling.