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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-03-28
Low Water in the Lakes

mo, the theory about low or
high water on the lakes every seventh
year is erroneous" said Gen. o. M.
Poe, as he unfolded chart showing
the annual curve of the waters OF
Lake Superior. "The range of actu-
al water level of Lake Superior dur
ing the past IL years has been about
3 feet, and the lowest water during
that period was in 1880, when it was
1.3 feet below the mean level for these
years. The water is the highest about
August 10Th. and lowest about April
18th of each year. In Lake Huron
during the past % years the extremes
of high and low water were $50 feet
apart. The water is at present at
low stage, but not as low as it fell in
January, 1878. During the past two
or three weeks the water has stood at
zero, which is mark at the upper
end of the st. Clair flats canal. Some
times it has risen tenth of an inch
above, and fallen the same distance
below, but that is the average, and it
represents 16 feet of water in the ca
nal. A dry season, like last summer,
generally makes low stage of water
unless there is compensating rain
and snow fall during the winter and
spring. have no knowledge wheth-
err the latter occurred or not But it
is more than probable that there will
be the usual rise during the spring
and summer, caused by the release of
the frozen moisture. | do not
think, however, that the rise, when it
does come, will be as high as usual.
l think it probable that 149 feet will
be the greatest depth at which vessels
can safely load this year. Detroit
Journal.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-03-28
AWAY with the War Tariff.

There is no public necessity what
ever for continuing the burdensome
and inequitable war tariff. 1t en-
riches the few at the expense of the
many, and not only does the Govern
ment not need the revenue which it
produces, but that revenue is a posi-
tive inconvenience and danger to the
Government and the country. The
Treasury is glutted to the bursting
point with an annual surplus of more
than s100,000,000, which is the same
as stolen out of the pockets of the
citizens, and which is not only useless
but constitutes a constant temptation
to extravaganza in the shape of the
Blair educational bills, and public
building bills, and river and harbor
bills, and so forth.-New York Com
mercial Advertiser
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-03-28
psmocratic State Convention.

The Democrats OF Michigan will meet in State
Convention at Hartman's hall in the city Of Grand
Rapids, on Thursday, May 10th, 1888, at IL o'clock
noon, for the purpose Of electing delegates TO the
Democratic National Convention, called at 81.
Louis, Missouri, juno 5th 1888 the selection OF a
State Central Committee to serve for the ensuing
two years. and the transaction OF such other busi-
ness as May properly come before IT.
The convention will elect four delegates and
four alternates at large twenty-five district dele
gates two from each Congressional district, TWEEN
ty-two district alternates two members OF the
State Central Committee from each Congressional
district, and chairman ut large.
According 10 the rule adopted by the state Con-
ysnton held at Detroit in 1880 every county is en-
titled to delegate for each 500 votes cast for
Governor at the last general election and one adj
dtional delegate for fraction of not less than $50
votes, but any county is entitled TO at least two
delegates. All delegates must DO residents OF the
counties they represent.
The delegates from each congressional district
will meet in caucus at 10 o'clock A. NJ. on the day
OF the convention and recommend candidates as
follows: Two district delegates, two district al
ternates, tive members OF the State Central Com
mittee one vice president Of the convention, and
one member each for the committees on creden-
tials, permanent organization and order OF bust
ness and resolutions.
All voters who are in accord with the present.
Democratic administration in its effects TO reduce
taxation TO the legitimate wants OF the national
government, economically administered, are in
vted TO participate in the selection Of delegates to
WIS "''-''' I'M. WESTON,
Chairman.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-03-28
Democratic Nominees.

The Democratic nominee for Mayor,
Monroe Klock, is well known in this
city. He is an energetic business man,
and the Democratic party has always
received warm support from him. AS
chairman of the Democratic county
committee, two years ago, he rendered
work that was worthy of the warmest
praise. We believe he will make a
good official and will work ardently
for the best interests of the city, and
he ought to receive tke earnest sup
port of the Democrats of this city.
He is not a seeker after office, and the
nomination for Mayor was the work
of the party, and against his wishes.
Having nominated candidates against
their will, it becomes the duty of
Democrats to see that they are elect
ed. Every man on the Democratic
city ticket can be elected next Mon
day il the Democrats only do their
duty.
VIM. H. Post, the nominee for
Treasurer, has served two terms, of
one year each, and given general sat
isfaction. He is capable, attentive to
duties, and very accommodating.
Chas. D'Aigle is well known, and
has served as justice for three years.
We believe he will poll large vote.
As regards the ward candidates,
they are good men, they did not seek
the nomination, and many of them
would have been glad to have been
allowed to decline the nomination,
but the caucuses would not allow them
to do so. They are entitled to an en-
thusiastic support from their party.
Let every Democrat appoint him.
self a committee of one to see that
the various candidates are properly
supported at the polls next Monday.
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Republican Candidates.

The persons nominated as candi-
dates for ward offices, by the Repub-
licans, Monday night, are as follows !:
First ward-Supervisors, one year,
G. b. Greedy, two years, B. r.. Young.
Alderman, John Nicholson. School
Board, F. N. Fletcher. Constable, S.
Carr.
Second ward.--Supervisor, two
years, j. S. MoHat. Alderman, T. G.
McCandlish. School Board, j. f.
Grant one year, and j. j. Potter two
years. Constable, John Smith. The
Democratic nominee for short term
supervisor was endorsed.
Third ward.-Supervisor, one year
j. l.. Mcdonald, two years, T. White.
Alderman, M. Brown. School Board
Clark Crissman. Constable, Jos.
Leskie.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-03-28
Worldly Events-1888.
MARCH.

10. British government introduces
into parliament bill which has local
government in England and Wales
for its object.
Supreme Court Of the U. S. decides
in favor of the Bell telephone patent.
20. Massachusetts, House of Rep
resentatives. by a vote of 100 to 80
passes bill granting women the
right to vote on the question of grant
ing liquor licenses.
Supreme Court of U. S. decides
that State can not prohibit a rail-
road from carrying liquor as freight
into said State.
81. Destructive cyclone does great
damage in Georgia. Severe gale
throughout the Union. Six inches
of snow falls in northern Texas.
%. One hundred and nineteen
persons were killed at the burn
ing of a theatre at Oporto, Portugal.
Five persons killed at Barrie, Penn
sylvania, the axle of freight car
having broken, and five men were
killed near Gravenhurst, Ontario, by
a freight train colliding with snow
pillow.
%. Death of Chief Justice Waite,
of the U. S. Supreme Court, at Wash
ington. Morrison Remich Waite was
born in Lyme, Connecticut, Novem-
Der Goth, 1916. Entered Yale col
lege, at the age of II years and grad
uated in 1887. October, 1888, he
moved to Ohio, and entered law Of
fee, and was admitted to the bar in
1889. In 1S49 he was elected mem
Der of the Ohio district, representing
the Maumee district. In 1850 he
took charge of law Office in Toledo.
In politics he was a Republican, but
was Wing previously. November
1871, President Grant appointed Mr..
Waite one of the three counsels to
represent this country at the interna-
tional tribunal at Geneva, to arbitrate
the question which arose from the
destruction of property by rebel
cruisers, and which resulted in Eng
land paying damages to the amount
of $15,500,000. January Goth, 1874,
he was appointed Chief Justice of the
U. S. court, by President Grant, and
he took the oath of Office March 4th,
1874, since which time, until his
death, he has acted as Chief Justice
in an honorable manner. September
21st, 1910, he was married to Amelia
G. Warner, of Lynn, Connecticut.
He leaves wife, two sons and a
daughter.
"a. Cambridge university boat
crew defeats the Oxford crew by five
boat lengths, on the Thames course.
st. Joseph, Michigan, is damaged
$4,000 by fire.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-03-28

of his occupation, and from the wool
hemp and other products that are en-
ployed in shipbuilding. The cans in
which our fruits are preserved. the
ties that bind together the bales Of
cotton grown by our planters. the
bsgging for our wheat, the salt for
our pork, all these and large mum
Der of other articles are to be free
when this bill shall become law.
Our railroads are TO have cheaper
steel rails; the cost of metals and wood
of which agricultural implements are
made is to be reduced the crockery
and china which furnish forth our TIA
bles are not to bear such burden of
taxation as an unjust discrimina-
ton imposed upon them. Sugar is to
cost somewhat nearer the price that
its abundance demands.
In reducing the rates, our manu-
facturers have been considered in
liberal spirit. The reduction of the
tax on their products is accompanied
by greater reduction of the tax on
the materials from which they are
made. If the consumers are to have
cheaper clothes and blankets. cheaper
dress goods and hats, the manufacture
er is at liberty to buy his wool in the
cheapest market. If the sugar that
sweetens food is to cost less, so is the
raw sugar that is brought here to be
refined.
1t is another illustration of the evi
dence of the sincerity of the Demo
cratic party's promises to wisely light
en- the burdens of taxation. 1t fol-
lows naturally and properly the Pres
den's admirable message and the ut
terances of the Saratoga platform.
The bill is vindication of these dec
arations. 1t is wise attempt to un-
10 and remedy the injustice and the
niquities of the tariff law without do
ng injury to vested rights. No one
IAN be harmed by such law as the
Democrats propose, while the peo-
Die will be benefted.-N. Y. Star.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-03-28
The Handsomest American Vineyard.

Mr.. Alfred Speer, of Passaic, N. j., has
been long and favorably known as the pi-
oneer Grape grower Of America. His
Vineyards at Passaic, N. j., are the hand
soonest in the country and contain over
300 miles OF wire stretched on posts, and
over two miles OF carriage drives under
grape arbors. At the season of the year
when the grapes are being gathered for
the press, IL will repay one for visit.
Mr.. Speer's Wines are used in the leading
hospitals of the country, Can be had at
all druggists.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-03-28

Experience has demonstrated that Ely s
Cream Balm is the best catarrh remedy
in use. My daughter, who is a sufferer
from that miserable disease, is much bet
ter from the use OF one bottle. DR.. II. A..
Schouten, druggist, 1853 So. Division ST.,
Grand Rapids, Mich.
For twenty years l have suffered from
catarrh. purchased Ely's Cream Balm
of j. Dawson & Son, which has so effectu-
ally cured my headache that / feel alto
gether like new man. have recon-
mended it to many with like good results.
M. M. Rec. ID. ID. s., Rochester Ind.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-03-28
10 O'CLOCK p. NJ. OBSERVATION
Detroit Markets.

The following market quotations
are copied from the Detroit Free
Press.
Apples, $500 to 1926 per barrel.
Butter, II to "a per pound.
Dressed hogs, 5000 to 1925 per cwt.
Dressed chickens, 12lc to l3c per pound.
Dressed turkeys, lac to 15c per pound.
Eggs, 10 cents per dozen.
Flour per barrel, $425 to $500
Hay, baled, $500 to $14.00 per ton.
Car lots No. 1 timothy, Sl1.00 to $l2 90.
Mess beef, 800 to IS so per Dbl.
Oats per bushel, - to 35.
Onions, 1926 to 1915 per barrel.
Pork, $14.50 to $l6.25 per Dbl.
Potatoes, per bushel, 85 to 90.
Wheat, $0.s2 to 1884 per bushel.
The quotations, given by the Free
Press, are mostly of a wholesale ma
ture. The prices at retail stores must
be somewhat higher.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-03-28
A Sound Legal Opinion.

E. cambridge Munday, Esq, County
Atty, Clay Co Texas, says "Have used
Electric Bitters with most happy results
My brother also was low with Malarial
Fever and Jaundlcc, but was cured by
timely use OF this medicine. Am satisfied
Electric Bitters saved his life"
Mr.. ID. l.. Wilcoxson, OF Horse Cave,
KY, adds little testimony, saying: He
positively believes he would have died,
had it not been for Electric Bitters.
This great remedy will ward of, as well
as cure all Malarial Diseases, and for all
Kidney, Liver and Stomach disorders
stands unrivaled. Price SOC, and 81, at
Field & Gray's. 6
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-03-28

The Republicans of Alpena town
ship have nominated the following
ticket: Supervisor, David Kidrick ;
clerk, VIM. Morris treasurer, w. G..
Brown; highway commissioner, Geo.
Green justice, David Morris, and
four ex-supervisors for constables-
Case, White, Soper and Morris.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-03-28

The Superintendent presented his
statistical report, and also reported
that Mrs. Macauley had resigned her
position as teacher of the Lockwood
school.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-03-28
HERE !!

james G.. Blaine may never be Presi-
dent of the United States, but notwith-
standing, nevertheless, we are head.quar-
tiers for the finest line of sewing machines
eyer offered TO the public. See the Oscil-
lator, the king Of all machines. See our
new High Arm, Vibrating Shuttle, Self
Threading, very quiet and rapid machine.
1t Is dandy and a new invention for
1888. Sec the New Singer Automatic
Single Thread. She is daisy. 1t will
be for your interest To call before you buy
and see 8 different kind of Singers with
over different styles. You will be able
to make selection that will suit you bet
ter than ii you bought the first one you
saw. The Singer is the only machine hold
ing perfect stitch, and that never drops
q stitch
Small payments of $500 and $500
monthly.
Prices $35, $40, $40. $50, 55, 60, s. and
$500 All our customers used honora-
bly,.
THE SINGER MFG Co.
j. X. PARKER, Agent,
S66m3 Trippler's Shoe House.
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Alpena Township Democratic Caucus.

The following candidates were nom
mated by the Democrats of Alpena
township, at their caucus held at the
Vessel school house, Saturday after
noon {:
Supervisor-Leon Mainville.
Clerk-Conrad VESSEL.
Treasurer-Frank A. Lacomb.
Highway Commiss 'ner-Chas. r. Taylor.
Justice-William Monaghan.
School Inspector-John Kadau.
Constables-Leon Bodwin, William
Smith, Charles Panier and Henry Van Sipe
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-03-28
Marriage Licenses

The marriage licenses issued by the
county clerk since our last report,
with names, residence, date Of license,
and ages, are as follows:
Name. Residence. Date. Age.
20. VIM. .. Kinsel, City, March saith, n
Lizzie II. seaksr, Detroit. 70
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-03-28

English SPAWN Linlment removes all
Hard, Soft, or Calloused Jumps and
Blemishes from horses, Blood SPAWN,
Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Stiles, sore or
swollen throat. coughs, etc. Save $50 by
use Of one bottle. Sold by III. Beebe,
druggist, Alpena, Mich. S45m6.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-03-28
Weather,

The following will show the tenn
perature at the cities mentioned below
--observations being taken simulta-
Reously by u. S. weather observers,
at 10 o'clock p. NJ, during the week
ending March 25th, 1888:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-03-28

Itch, Mango, and scratches of every
kind on human or animals cured in 80
minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion.
This never fails. Sold by ii. Beebe, drug
gist Alpena, Mich. S45m6.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-03-28
Republican Delegates.

ed at the Republican ward caucusses
to attend their city convention:
First ward.-F. w. Fletcher, A. L. Power, G. T..
Williams, J. NJ. Johnston, ]. Nicholson, y. q.
Holmes, Q. ". Trask, Y. limerick, J. II. Anseil }.
N. Kelley, II. Morse, j. J. Patterson, b. A. l..
Warner, q. b. Greedy and A. Buchanan.
Second ward.-T. q. McCandlisb, w. Il. Rogers,
j. j. Potter, j. Fourier, VIM. Dixon, J. ID. Pot
ter, p. Wise, l.. Champagne, T. Ferguson, J. 8.
Mefat, J. r. Grant, j. Britton, Il. Hutton, j. Nu-
gent, o. L. Partridge.
Third ward.-E. o. Avery, q. Howes, j. l.. Me-
Donald, Herman Buchholz. Otto Gjei nd, Chester
Deming, Geo. Robinson, r. Holborn. J. Myers, 1.
E. Clark, Peter Thompson, r.. Martin, Y. Crissmsn,
q. Preor, J. Campbell.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-03-28
CARPETS !
Cheaper than Ever

The largest assortment of
Carpets ever shown in this
place. A complete city as
sortment. We can afford
to give you the best value
for your money. Every
thing in the Carpet trade
cheaper than the cheapest
and in the very latest de-
signs.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-03-28
Democratic Ward Nominations.

The First ward Democratic caucus
was held in Culligan Hall, Saturday
evening. There were no candidates
for office, or any one seeking office,
and the caucus proceeded to name the
persons who were to represent the
party on the ticket. After a person
was nominated he was not allowed to
decline. Some of the nominees were
not present at the caucus. The ticket
nominated is as follows:
FIRST WARD.
Supervisor-Jos. B. Comstock, ! year.
Supervisor-W. l.. Churchill, 2 years.
Alderman-John w. Gibson.
Board of Education-Geo j. Robinson.
Constable-Edward A. Ruell.
The Second ward caucus at Coun-
Gil room, at the same time, was well
attended. There was but little strife
for Office, and a ward ticket nominal
ed as follows:
SECOND WARD.
Supervisory. Zezerski, year.
Supervisor-John Kunath, 2 years.
Alderman-Jacob Gebhardt.
Board of Education-J. b. Surprise, y'r.
Board of Education-J. G. Wall yrs.
Constable-Thomas Hasel.
The Third ward Democrats held
their caucus in engine house No. 2,
the same evening, and nominated the
following ticket
THIRD WARD.
Supervisor. Z. Chisholm, year.
Supervisor--W. III. Phelps, years.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Campbell.
Board of Education-David Bruneau.
Constable-Charles Dewar.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-03-28

We have a good Ingram
Carpet at 25cts. Linoleums,
Cocoa Mats, Rubber Mats,
Velvet Rugs, Smyrna Rugs,
Kensington Art Squares,
Carpet Sweepers, Felt Pa
pers, Stair Rods, Stair Pads,
Stair Carpet, etc.
Remember the place.
GEO. n. WARREN,
343 Dock ST., A1pena.
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THIRD WARD.

Supervisor. Z. Chisholm, year.
Supervisor-W. III. Phelps, 2 years.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Campbell.
Board of Education-David Bruneau.
Constable-Charles Dewar.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-03-28
Board of Education.

The bills allowed at the session of
the goth, are as follows:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-06-24
Items.

THE saloons pay no revenue, the tai
or license levied on them is gathered
from the helpless families of their vic
TINS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-06-24
Red-Headed Girls and White
Horses.

AOA COCs
The popular jest about the necessary
contiguity of red-headed girls and white
herses is by no means modern, though
In Its recent revival it has swept over
the country as novelty. Some of US
remember that our grandfathers used
Joeularly to assert it to the wondering
ears of youth as a well-attested fact.
In all' likelihood the saying took its
origin in the old English game called
sometimes the game of the road" but
more often ups and downs" which is
still faVorite among children and
travelling statesmen in Great Bri ain.
One party takes the sup" side OF the
street or road, and the other the
"down," counting one for every ordin-
airy object, and five for white horse "a
piebald counting as White) until Ger
tain number agreed upon carries of the
victory, but red-headed woman or
donkey wins the game at once
Another explanat ton refers the phrase
to North of Ireland superstition that
the sight of red-headed girl brings III
luck to the beholder unless he retraces
his steps to the starting point; but if he
sees white horse at any point on his
backward progress, the spell is ipso facto
| averted. In the midland counties of
England, on the other hand, it is ill
luck to meet white horse without
splitting att In Wexford an odd cure
for whooping cough is suggested by cur
rent superstition. The patient trudges
| along the road until he meets piebald
horse, and shouts out to the rider:
Hello, man on the piebald horse, what
is good for the whooping cough ?" and
no matter how absurd the remedy sug-
gested, he will certainly be cured. In
Scotland, to dream of a white horse
foretells the coming of letter.
The prejudice against red hair is as
widespread and deep rooted as it is I'm
accountable. Tradition assigns reddish
hair TO both Absalom and Judas. Thus
Rosalind complaining of her hus-
bands tardiness) pettishly exclaims;
His own hair is of assembling colorl''
and is answered by Celia: Somewhat
browner than Judas" Marston, also,
in his "Insatiate Countess" says: II
never thought by his red beard he
would prove Jddas; here ana l bought
and Sold"
But Leonardo da Vinci. it may be
noted in passing, paints Judas with
black hair in fresco, The Last Judg-
| ment."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-06-24
LEGAL NOTICES
ADMINISTRATIVE SALE
OF Real Estate

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT IN
~ pursuance of an order of the Probate
Court OF the County of Salt Lake, Territory
OF Utah, made on the 4th day of May, A. d.
1888, In the matter of the estate of Carlos n,
G1llett, deceased, the undersigned, the ad-
m1ntstratrix of said estate, will sell at pri-
vate sale, to the highest bidder, for cash,
and subject to confirmation by said Probate
Court, on Thursday, the 18th day of June,
A D. 1855. at II 0 clock m at the Office Of
s. W. Darke, ITO Main Street, Salt Lake City,
in the County of Salt Lake. all the right,
title, interest and estate Of the said Carlos
n. Gillett. at the time of his death, and also
all the right title and interest that the said
estate has, by operation of law or otherwise,
acquired other than or in addition to that
of the said intestate, at the time of his death,
in and to that certain lot, piece or parcel OF
land, situate, lying and being in Salt Lake
City, Salt Lake County, Utah Territory, and
bounded and particularly described as fol-
lows, to wit: Commencing at the northeast
corner of Lot seven ~ in Block twenty
three (23), Plot ''B'' ofSalt Lake City Survey
feet, thence south ten (10( rods, thence east
forty-seyen (47) feet, thence north ten Q0l
rods to the place of beginning.
Bids or offers may be made at any time
after the first publication of this notice, and
before the making of the sale. Bids must be
in writing and left at the Office of S. w
Darke, 10 Main Street, Salt Lake City, or
delivered to the undersigned personally at
her residence. No. 456 E., Fifth South Street.
Terms and conditions of sale: Cash on
confirmation of sale by said Probate Court.
Deed at expense of purchaser.
CELESTIA A. GILLETT,
ADMINISTRATIVE of the estate of Carlos N
Gillett, deceased.
s. W. DARKE, Atty for Administrative.