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The Clifton clarion., 1888-05-16
A Farewell Wall.

It is six months since we took charge of the Bullion, Prof. Lon guemare retiring. During that time we have published this paper from our own way of looking at things and have not:followed the beaten trail of those who have preceded us. We have been told by some that we have issued a good paper considering the de- pressed state of business; and by others that the paper wasn't worth ad-n. showing that people look upon the same thing in different light.
 We have waded around in the yellow mud in search of news. From the man who thought that the paper was not up to the stand ard, we never received an item. It was always nothing new" with him.
 We have sat down to a banquet of a dyspeptic ten-cent pie and then wrote a five-dollar puff on the strength of it We have written straight matter..on live birds and poetry on dead ones; we have written mp the balls and have called them "the most fashionable affairs of the season." when we knew better; have called things by their proper names and got hissed; have called men "Col- onels." Majors" or Captains" when we knew that the rank and file was beyond their deserts, have kept standing ad on Our Glo- rlous Climate" when the rain was falling in torrents; have boosted men for official position when we knew they couldn't fill plough mans share with credit; we have catered to frivolous vanity of the general public until we are tired and disgusted. All these things have we done and many more, but we couldn't stop our energetic citi- zens from immlgrating to Califor- mia and other places, leaving the drones behind them.
 We didn't say when we saluted you with our first issue that Eve had come to stay" and so if we should silently, between two days. fold our horse blankets and steal away, you will not be surprised. Some of you may miss us "when the water runs dry," but you'll find in our departure that the fools have not all been gone, that you will still have sufficient num- Der left among you to blow up your seeming virtues, and to be mum when you water the whisky.
 We have tried to air our politI- cal principles in a feeble sort of a way, but were set down upon in great shape. We feel like going out in the street and yelling for Abe Linco!n-There, you have our politics, we have had our say, and now-silence.-Socorro Bullion.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-05-16

tojudicious mining investment,and
 it would be difficult to find in any of the larger cities, east or west, a prominent and leading business man who is not largely and profit ably interested in mining. These facts are we'll established and so generally prevalent that now, in this stage of mining history, an acknowledgement of repeated or serious loss and failure is such a reflection upon business ability and good judgment, that a man may we'll hesitate before he con- demns himself by such admission.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-05-16
Noticeable Meteorological Phe.
 nOmena.

The meteorological phenomena accompanying the building of rail roads in Mexico are receiving the attention of scientific men in that country. Recent serious damage done by washouts on the northern section of the Mexican Central road was due to waterspouts burst ing on the track, and it is a cur ious fact that waterspouts seem to be attracted by the iron track and telegraph wires. Engineers on the line of the Guadalajara branch of the Mexican Central railway have noted that as fast as the con- struction advances ram follows, and they hold that this is due to the large lot of steel rails on fiat cars which are earned forward as fast as the work of construction permits. The most noticeable fact is that the country is dry in ad- vance of the construction trains, and also behind them for many miles. Rains beat down, as de- scribed, in bucketfuls just where the steel rails are, but only in cir cles few miles in diameter Frank Leslie's
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-11-14

Explosion in coal mine in Clinton,
Pennsylvania, kills is men.
Rev. John s. Foley consecrated
Bishop of Detroit-ceremonies taking
place at Baltimore.
6. A political cyclone unsets De-
mocracy. 80 -
7. Five persons killed at a rail-
road accident near Ellaville, Georgia.
Ferry steamer sunk by collision at
Calcutta aud so persons drowned.
o. A large factory burns at Roch-
ester, New York, FIVE persons killed
by jumping from third story window,
and four fatally injured.
Explosion in coal mine near Pitts
burg, Kansas-160 men were in the
mine at the time aud 80 were killed.
Twenty coal miners drowned by
the flooding ofa mine in Hungary.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-11-14
Council Proceedings.

The Common Council Of the city Of Al
pena, met in regular session, at the Council
Room, Monday evening, Nov. 9TH, 1888,
and was called to order ut 7:30 o'clock by
the Recorder.
PREsENT-Wm. a. Mcdonald, Recorder,
and Aldermen Masters Gibson, Desardins,
Brown and Campbell.
Journal of sessions held Oct. 1st 18th
and 22d, 1888, read and approved. .it
COMMUNICATIONS.
From the Board of Supervisors Of the
county OF Alpena, referring resolution
passed by them at the last session asking
the Council to find some other place for the
pound as they were contemplating the grad
ing Of the Jail square, and also asking the
Council to pass an ordinance prohibiting
the running at large of horses, cattle, swine
etc.
Moved by Alderman Campbell that the
communication be received and laid on the
table for the present. Carried by unani-
nous vote. 90
Also from the Board of Supervisors re-
fering a communication to the Council OF
j. Gebhardt applying for the appointment
of Inspector Of the standard, weights and
measures, as it was matter for the Com
mon Council. Laid on the table until next
meeting.
PETITIONS.
From |. +. Clark and others, petition
asking the Council to order sidewalk built
on the southwesterly side of Lewis street,
side of Jas. Walkers property.
Moved by Alderman Gibson that the
Street Commissioner be instructed to order
said walk built at once. Carried by unani-
nous vote.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
From the Comptroller recommending
the nayment of the follnxinr hills
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-11-14
Is Gen. Alger Suddenly Converted to
Tariff Reform?

For months past Gen. Alger has
been addressing audiences in various
parts of the State, and has done his
best to convince the people that pro-
tective system of heavy taxes is the
best for the people. He, in connec-
ton with all the other Republican or
ators, and their papers, have denounc-
ed the Democratic party for attempt
ing to revise the tariff On that ques-
ton the people voted and the MAORI
ty of electoral votes have been given to
the Republicans because they favored
protection. The people have there
fore decided against a revision of the
tariff, and have declared that the pro-
tective tariff taxes shall not be reduc-
ed. The question is settled, in the
judgment of the people, for the next
two years, and if the election of Har-
rison and a Republican Congress
means anything It means that the tar
ihf is not to be meddled with.
The election was hardly over, and
the votes were not all canvassed, and
the Republicans had not finished cele-
brating their victory, before Gen. AL
ger makes a public statement in d.
rect opposition to what he said during
the campaign. He declares that the
Democratic principle of tariff revis-
sion must be done, and below will be
found the views he expressed, as pub
lished by the Detroit Journal, Re-
publican paper, on November 9Th
two days after election;
with a Republican president, SEN
ate and house, the party cannot escape
any responsibility for the manner in
which the government is conducted"
said Gen. Alger this morning. "The
party is entirely willing to assume
this responsibility, and | am of opinion
that one of its first duties will be to
revise the tariff. Under the Repub-
lican system Of protection the country
has prospered and the people were not
willing that the Democrats should do
any reforming in that direction. The
people would rather have the Unequal
tiles and incongruities of the tariff re-
moved or amended by the party who
initiated or framed it. am in favor
of thorough revision, commencing
at the first article on the list and go
ing straight through to the end"
Now Gen. Alger was either wrong
when he argued in favor Of protection
during the campaign, or else he is
wrong after election when he SAYS he
is ain favorof thorough revision COM
mencing at the first article on the list
and going straight through to the end"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-11-14

Timber cutting on Drummond Is
land, Spanish River and other points
on Georgian Bay waters will assume
large proportions this winter The
output next season will approximate
closely 150,OOO,OOO feet, all of which
will be brought to Michigan mills.
The fact is, that irrespective of any
tariff action, the work of importing
Canadian timber to supply the Michi-
gan mill continues to grow year by
year. The real opposition to this
means for supply comes from interest
ed holders of Michigan pine, who are
seeking to "bull" the market by hold
ing on to the timber in their posses
sion for raise. These men natural.
ly look upon any effort to obtain sup
ply elsewhere as extremely unpatriot-
ic, and when questioned they are pref
ty sure to be found in favor of pro-
lection. 1t all depends upon whose
OK is gored. IF the man owns pine
lands he is against the removal of the
tariff first, last and for all time. If
he owns a mill he wants logs and thus
becomes a tariff reformer. 1t is real
ly wonderful how these interests affect
politics in Michigan. Nevertheless
Canadian saw logs are going into
Yankee lumber fast.-Timberman.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-11-14

the people in those States say an un-
necessary tax is an unjust one.
Californians favor an unjust tariff
tax, and give 5000 majority for con-
tinuance of it. The other Pacific
States say amen for the same system,
by majorities of from two to eight
thousand. eeAA
Illinois still worships the god Of
tax. Her offering is $4,000. Wis
consin and Minnesota are also of the
same tax faith. Tt
Indiana is nearly divided on the
subject, but the tax worshipers are 2.
900 the most.
Colorado's offering at the tax altar
is $4,000 majority.
Vermont presents $4,000 majority
to the high tax temple.
In Iowa, half the people and 10000
besides. believe man can be made
richer by taxing him heavily.
Nebraska says she loves the god of
tax and sends in majority of $4,000.
Minnesota people are so fond of
high taxes that they give $4,000 ma
jority in favor of the system.
Kansas loves so well the high tariff
taxes she pays, that a majority of TO-
900 has been sent to the high priest
of tax, on 40 per cent. taxed tin
plate.
Massachusetts, erects 80, 900 major
ity monument. taxed AZ per cent, in
favor Of Protection.
New Hampshire has 1928 people
who worship the tax god, and 43,444
people who ask for relief from burden
some and unnecessary taxes.
Pennsylvania, by majority of 70,
779, is entitled to be high priest of
the tax system.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-11-14
.VARIETY STORED
DOCK STREET.

' Headquarters for Crock
cry, Glassware, Lamp Goods
and Fruit Jars. Also in
stock, Velocipedes, Express
Wagons, Hammocks, Gro
quet Sets, Bird Cages, Tin
ware, Table and Pocket Cut
lery, Towels, Toweling, Oil
Cloths, Corsets, Laces, Hos
iery, Gloves, Notions, and
New Goods added every
week. We invite COMPARE
son of stock and prices.
LANGwORTHY e. HISER.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-11-14
Worldly Events 1888.
NOVEMBER.

2. Tbreshing machine boiler ex-
plodes at Reading, Pennsylvania, and
five persons killed.
2. Eighty coal miners killed by
an explosion in coal mine in France.
4. Steamer Saxmundham and bark
Nor collide and sink off Cowcs, Eng
land-22 lives lost.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-11-14
Detroit Markets.


The following market quotations
are copied from the Detroit Free
Press.
Apples, new, 81 .25 to $l.75 per Dbl.
Butter, 10 to 90 per pound.
Live chickens, &c TO SC per pound.
Live turkeys, &c per pound.
Eggs, 20 to % cents per dozen.
Flour per barrel, 5000 to $3.50
Hay, baled, 1880 to $15 per ton.
Car lots No. l timothy, S12 to $1S.
Mess beef, $3.50 to So. 90 per Dbl.
Oats per bushel, &c to CSC.
Onions, southern, 81 so to 81 IS per Dbl
Pork, $685. to 1875 per Dbl
Potatoes, new, 80 to 40 per bushel.
Wheat, 81. OF to Si.12 per bushel.
Wool "a to %.
The quotations, given by the Ere,
Press, are mostly of a wholesale ma
ture. The prices at retail stores mus
be somewhat higher.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-11-14

My son has been afflicted with nasal ca
,arrh since quite young. was induced
to try Ely's Cream Balm, and before he
had used one bottle that disagreeable ca
tarrhal smell had all left him. He APP
pears as we'll as any one. IL Is the best
catarrh remedy In the market.--J. 9.
Olmsted, Arcola, iii.
Mr.. A. Nichols suffered from catarrh
for years. He purchased bottle OF Elys
Cream balm OF us. He Is now cured, and
says you cannot recommend II too highly.
-Evcrs Bros, druggists, independence,
Iowa.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-11-14

English SPAWN Liniment removes all
Hard, Soft. or Calloused Lumps and Blem-
ishes from horses. Blood SPAWN, Curbs,
Splints, Sweeney, Ring-bone, Stiles,
Spralns, all Swollen Threats, Coughs, etc.
Saves $50 by use OF one bottle. Warrant
ed. Sold by ii. Beebe, druggist, Alpena
Mich. 000y1
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-11-14

Moved by Alderman Masters that the re.
port be accepted and warrants ordered
drawn for the payment Of the several bills
as recommended. Carried by vote as fol
lows: Ayes-Masters, Gibson, Desjardins
Brown and Campbell. Nays-None.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
To the Hon. the Common Council Of the CITY d
Aipend:
GENTLEMEN.-Your Committee on Ways
and Means report upon the Water Co. bill
as follows We would recommend that one
half of the bill be allowed at present
Amount of bill S42l666
DAMAS DESJARDINS,
ALEX. CAMPBELL.
Moved by Alderman Campbell that the
report of the committee be accepted and
recommendations concurrcd in. Carried by
vote as follows: Ayes-Gibson, Dcsjardins,
and Campbell. Nays-Masters and Brown.
Moved by Alderman Campbell that the
Mar shall he instructed to not allow the
children Of the ungraded school to use the
water closet in the police station aud to no.
tify the Board Of Education to find more
suitable place for said children. Carried
by unanimous vote.
Moved by Alderman Campbell that the
Street Commissioner be instructed to lay a
sidewalk on the southwesterly side Of Sable
street, between 9TH and 9th streets, and the
Comptroller instructed to charge the same
to the property. Carried unanimously.
On motion of Alderman Campbell the
Council adjourned.
WIN. A. MCDONALD,
Recorder.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-11-14

The Agricultural States Vote to Continue
the Burdensome Tariff Taxes for -Four
Years More.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-11-14

No~,k triHs with any Throat OF
INV y Lung Disease. II you have
Cough or Cold, or the children are
threatened with Group or Whooping Cough,
use Acker's English Remedy and prevent
further trouble. Il IL . positive cure
and We guarantee II. Price 10 and 600
Sold by n. Beebe.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-11-14

Itch, Mango and Scratchs on human or
animals cured In 30 minutes by Wood
fords Sanitary Lotion. This never fails
Sold by ii. Beebe. druggist, Alpena. Mich
900m6
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-11-14
We're at it Again this Week,

With the greatest Ticket of win
ming items ever presented to the
Public. Right, Bright, Sparkling
Bargains that advertise and make
our house popular.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-11-14
WE vONSON

Is warranted, is because II is the best
Blood Preparation known. II will posi-
lively cure all Blood Diseases, purifies the
whole system, and thoroughly builds up the
constitution. Remember, we guarantee It.
H. Beebe.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-11-14
Lands for Sale.

Lands for Sale.
List OF lands for sale at w. K. Rogers
real estate and collection Office.
Lot 10, block ~, Htchoock's addition.
Is, IA and is, block q Heuber's addition.
liz, 3, 49, 9, and 8, block 8, Heuber's addi'n.
rn,,. ~ Sd III L. u H. T,t. IL 49, y: i ~
Lots and TO- block II, Tuttle's addition.
Lot 2, block II, on Washington avenue
sc u OF e "a, section II.
sw Of ne 4 section II.
swE ofsw section IL.
ne ofn section IA.
Sc u ofsw u, section IL.
mel ofsw "a, section II.
ne ofne section II, all in 81 n,rse.
e 4 Of nle 4 Of n u, sec. 81, t5,rise, ST. Clair.
n Of . 9. section 20, "a, Florida.
ne u Of u, section I. Z ~, se.
sfnw, section 4, I aI,se
sx ofn1L, section %, san,r.w.
Sc ofnwM Vanderbilt
wof.w andsw ofnwD sections.
~ ofsw and W u Of n e 4, section q.
All six in 3r5.
n eff u and Il ofset4 section 10, also lots I, 2,
en ofne section 81, a2n.rae.
4 ofn e q, section 20, I 80 n,r6e.
Call and see me. Good cedar and farm
ing lands. Prices low. Business boom.
ing. Call carly.
W. z. ROGERS.
ONCE in Johnson block, opposite water
company's ofhce. S97
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-11-14
Carpets, Carpets.

200 Rolls of Carpets of all the lat
est Patterns, and Prices to suit
everybody. We have the largest
line of
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-11-14

Moved by Alderman Campbell that the
report be accepted and recommendations
concurred in, and warrants ordered drawn
for the payment of the several bills as rec
commended. Carried by vote MS follows
Ayes--Masters, Gibson, Desjardins,
Brown and Campbell. Nays-None,
Moved by Alderman Campbell that the
Comptroller be instructed to present the
bill Of the Industrial Works for layi sew
er from basement of the Minton block to
connect to the Second street sewer, to Mrs.
Minton for collection, amount Of bill, $50.
Carried by unanimous vote.
From the Chief Engineer, recommending
the PAYMENT of the following bills:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-11-14
We HEAD THE PROCESSION

With line of seasonable bargains
which cannot be duplicated else
where, and invite you all to come
and inspect the novelties OF the
season. Our new stock has been
carefully selected, to meet your
wants. Each and every article is
marked to lowest living prices.
Come in and we shall convince you
that we are in the lead.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-11-14
MILLINERY.

Ever brought to Alpena, of New
est Patterns; Hats from the east
ern markets.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-11-14

Don't buy in our line elsewhere
before examining our prices. No
trouble to show Goods. Don't for
get the place.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-11-14

Undeveloped teeth can DO enlarged to their
proper size and made to appear perfect Old roots
can have artificial crowns attached TO them and
when made 10 antagonize become as useful as
ever Large and conspicuous gold filings can
have porcelain sections placed over them and thus
hide their glsring appearance. Devitallzed teeth
hat have become discolored can have an artificial
coat Of enamel placed over them and be 80 thor
oughly renewed In appearance that the art Is con-
eealcd
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-11-14
C|oaks and Jackets.

We are showing the largest and
cheapest line ever shown in AL
pena.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.

Mr.. Sherman introduced bill in the SEN
ate to pay the soldiers Of the late war, who
were promoted while serving their terms of
enlistment, the bounty they would have been
entitled to had they not been promoted.
The senate confirmed the nominations of
Thomas Burke to be chief justice of Wash
ington Territory, and Orrin B. Hallam,
deputy first auditor of the treasury, and all
OF the army and navy promotions sent to the
senate at this session except the six staff APP
pointments.
Senior Don Francisco Lainfiesta, Guate-
maian minister at Washington, delivered to
tie president letters accrediting him as the
minister of the governments of Salvador and
Honduras
Secretary Whitney has ordered the frig-
ate Richmond TO proceed to Montevideo for
service as flagship Of the south Atlantic
squadron.
The secretary of the navy has invited pro-
posaIs for the construction of a new armored
coast defence vessel of about 1000 tons dis
placement, The contractor is to complete it
within three years.
There will be no more hearings on the
tariff by the senate finance committee They
propose to close up their business now as
rapidly as possible.
The postmaster-gene has appointed
George Haddock postmaster at Centreville,
K. l., and NJ. II. Jandro at Sandsfeld, Mass.
Amasa c. Paul, administrator of the es-
tate OF Edward G. Paul, has entered suit
against Senator Shelby M. Cullom for $10,-
900 damages, the suit growing out of the
death of Prof. Paul, who was ridden over by
james Chase, negro in the employ of Sena-
tor Culom.
The president sent message to the house
of representatives vetoing the bill giving c.
b. Wilson, postmaster at Buena Vista, Col,
warded by him to the deposit office at Den
yer and lost in transmission.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27
PROMINENT PEOPLE.
WHITTIER is just eighty-one years old.

WHITTIER is just eighty one years old.
JEFFERSON DAVIS has become quite feeble.
MRS. HARRISON is an enthusiastic china
painter.
RoRERT GARRETT, the erratia millionaire,
is improving in health.
EMPEROR WILLIAM has every leading pa
per dissected for him daily
THE Ameer of Afghanistan, intends to pay
visit to England next year.
MRS. DoN CAMERON is one of the most at
tractive matrons in Washington.
THE Queen of Portugal is known among
her subjects by the title of CANCEL of Pity"
THE Duke of Cambridge has completed his
fifty first year of service In the British
army.
DUNsMUIR, the coal king of British Co
lumbia, has an income of from $1,000 to
$1,000 day.
THE Crown Prince of Greece will be mar
ried to Emperor Williams sister Sophia the
first week of May.
CHEF JUDGE HANNAH, of the Parnell
Commission and the chief defendant in the
case are vegetarians.
MRS BONANZA MAcKAY will, under the
new French law, pay one Of the largest in
come taxes in France.
GENERAL SPINNER. whose autograph on
our greenbacks is famous, is threatened
with death from a cancer
EDMUND CLARENCE STEDaAN, the Amer
lean banker poet, is small, wiry, active and
alert, with remarkably bright ewes.