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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-31

NEWCASTLE, Pa, March 31.-Early yes
terday morning the Opera House and
three other buildings We're destroyed by
fire. Loss $50, 900, partly covered by in
surance. A high wind was blowing at
the time of the fire and for time
threatened the destruction of the city.
1t is believed that the FIRE was of incen.
diary origin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-31
.BARRETT'S,.
IS BANK STREET.
\ KID GLOVES =

q rand opening of Q, 900 dozen ladies, Mis-
sea- and Gents Kid Gloves in all the new
spring shades at extraordinary low prices
The following are few of the hundreds
Of bargains to be found in this Enormous
Stock
z 5 dox. ladies' 8-button Gloves, opera shades,
23c worth so.
100 doz. 4 and button ladies real Kid
Gloves in every possible shade,
Soc worth $1.00.
ATS doz. 4 and 8 button ladies' real Kid
Gloves, embroidered acks, in tans, browns
states and black,
69c worth $1.25.
% dog. ladies hook lacipg Gloves, en-
broidered backs, colored only,
SOC worth $1.00.
326 dox. ladies' hook lacjng fine quality
real Kid Gloves in all the newest spring
shades and black
CSC worth $1.75.
70 doz. 8 button Undressed Kid Gloves in
in all the latest spring shades,
SOC worth 95.
~ doz. gents fine Kid Gloves, heavy en-
broidered backs,
SOC worth $125.
1875 doz. ladies' hook lacing Kid Gloves,
embroidered backs, in all the new spring
shades, warranted real kid,
Csc worth $3.50.
90 dos. ladies' Biaritz Kid Gloves in blacl
and colored.
$1.10 worth $500.
~ doz. gents Kid Gloves, embroidered
backs, patent fastners,
$1.10 worth $1.75.
% dox. misses real Kid Gloves, hand
some tan shades, button, embroidered
backs,
roc worth $1.25.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-31
WORK OF A FIRE BUG.

Two Barns Burned In TorrinEton
Last Night.
ToRRINGToN, March 31.-At 10 o'clock
last night two barns belonging to E. w.
Hyde were discovered on fire and were
burned to the ground. Two valuable
horses, Two oxen, seven COWS and a
number of carriages were burned. The
barns were some distance apart and
were fred simultaneously.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-31
LAST OF THE SEASON.

Two Men Drowned While Cutting
Ice in West Winsted.
WEST W1NsTED, March 31.-John
Mccarthy aged 2S,and James CORDIALLY,
aged Is, while cutting ice on Toby p md, ,
in Norfolk, Saturday evening, fell
through an air hole and were drowned.
Their bodies were recovered at II o'clock
Saturday night. Mccarthy had been
married only five months.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-31
LOCAL. LIN ES.

Cabbages, squashes and fresh cucum-
bsEs ut Ladd's, South Main street.
TRY PHELAN's SOC Tea. 1t is actually
fine. ~ East Main street, Platt block.
60 to the Union Tea Company, for
good tea, coffee and spices, No 72 South
Main street.
Go and join LAKE, STRoBrL & Coz
new system of Watch clubs, also bring
your repairing to them. Watches regu-
lated free of charge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-31
Card of Thanks.

wish to return my sincere and
heartfelt thanks to the employees of
Smith & Griggs Manufacturing COM
pany for their beautiful floral offering,
and to all others who sympathized with
me during my late bereavement.
Pm MRS RICHARD O'BRIEN.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-31
DcatIt of Thomas Cornell.

KINGSTON, N. Y, March 31.-Thomas
Cornell, one of the oldest railroad and
steamboat men in the State, died yes
terday of pneumonia after few days
illness, He was born al White Plains,
Westchestsr CO unity, in 1914. He was a
self-made man and leaves large
fortune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-31
Again Under Arrest.

New HAVEN, March 31.-Michael
the saloon keeper, was placed
under arrest by United States Marshal
Lovejoy to-day, for selling unstamped
cigars. He was brought before Com
missioner Wright and placed under
bonds of $500 for a hearing next Satur-
day
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-31
NOTHING TO LIVE FOR.

Suicide OF Despondent Danbury Hat
Finiahe
DANBURY. March 31.-John ]. Burke,
aged so years, hat finisher, committed
suicide yesterday morning by taking
laudanum. His body was found on the
White street ball grounds. A letter in
his pocket stated that he had nothing to
live for and had been out of work four
months. A bottle that had contained
laudnanum was found near the body.
Burke's wife had been dead year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-31
Strikers Return to Work.

BRIDGEPORT, March 31.-The rs
weavers employed by the Bridgeport
Elastic Web company who struck seve-
raj weeks ago, because the firm en-
ployed non-union men, returned to work
this morning. The terms offered by the
company were accepted by the strikers
Saturday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-31
Death OF Senator Yale

WALLINaFoRD, March 31.-Ex-Sena-
tor Charles d. Yale died at his home
here yesterday afternoon, after an i'll
ness Of many weeks, at the age of 80
years. He was a life long democrat. He
represented Wallingford in the legisla
ture number of sessions and for three
years acted % senator from the Sixth
district.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-31
Congressman VIII Recover.

WASHINGTON. March 31:-The court
of appeals has decided that Congressman
Cram of texas and Congressman Taintor
of Kentucky, can recover the amount of
their salaries taken by Sllcott, the de-
faulting sergeant at arms.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-31
NOTICE1.

All Kid Gloves purchased here at so
cents and upwards are warranted if tried
On in the store.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-31

Da. O. Y. 6 Fiosr, 1877 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-31

DIR E. A. TowNE. "A Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-31


Doherty said to do anything like the
amount of work necessary to put the
cemetery in proper condition would re-
quire large outlay.
On next Wednesday, April 2, the
Waterbury Baking company will have
in their window an ornamental fruit
cake guaranteed to keep fifteen years,
to be given to the most popular lady in
Waterbury. 1t will be on exhibition for
fifteen days and every one is entitled to
vote free of charge. This paper will
publish the winners name April II.
Thu re is chance, boys.
The stepping Stone" company re-
Gently offered a prize of $50 for the best
the manager of the company announced
that the prize could not be awarded,
three of the criticisms being of equal
merit, and another opportunity will be
offered April 10. The critics whose
articles were accepted were Thomas }.
Campion of the New Haven Register,
who is Waterbury boy R. F. Percy
Yale 80, and Henry L. Schenermon,
Yale go.
The rumor that the course in the
medical school of Yale university is t.
be increased from three to four years, il
denied by several members of til.
faculty, who say that at present the
course is as long and complete as that OF
any medical school in the country and
| that if a graduate wishes to learn NOR.
than is included in the required course
post graduate studies lie open to him
Professor II. E. Smith states that some
time since the state board of health OF
Illinois made the suggestion that all thu
medical schools of the country increase
their courses from three to four years
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-07
Of Interest to the Guards

Captain Hitchcock has mailed tho fol.
lowing notice to the members OF the
Guards:
In accordance with orders from Gen. +.
ID. Newberry, you are ordered TO report
at the Armory, on Friday, May 9th, at s
2. NJ, In full dress State uniform, for our
annual inspection. i trust that every
member Of the company In tho city may
be present. Only sickness should pre-
vent. State clothing must not be taken
home for change, as all State property
must be IN the Armory for the Inspector
to count, on Saturday morning. The Ar
mory will be open every evening this week
and II you arc not posted in the "inspec,
ton of arms" and stacking without bay.
onet," be sure that you get posted. May
9th Is our annual election for officers
On account Of the inspection 1t will prob
ably be necessary to meet and adjourn tc
some future date.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-07
Memorial.

In behalf of the Ladies' Aid Society, o
Trinity church, Alpena, Mich, wo, as
body, would express our sense OF tn,
great loss we have sustained In the sud
den death OF our faithful Pastor, Rev
Thomas II. Reid, which occurred on tn,
night Of April 18th, 1890
WHEREAS, Our beloved Pastor hai
beer called from his self-sacrifcing labori
on earth to his home beyond this state o
pain and anxious care;
RESOLVED, That Wa do feel loving sym
pathy for the bercaved wife, son, and neal
and dear relatives.
RESOLVED, That we will ever keep II
warm remembrance the constant apprc
citation which our late Pastor accorded
us, In our arduous labors as an aid society
giving us his cordial approval and sup.
port In its worthy objects, and we rcalz,
that our loss Is accordingly great.
RESOLVED, That in tho calm and happy
faith In tho Triunc God, which sustained
our Pastor in tho dying hour, we have
bright example OF true christian reliance
and we feel assured that he has now gone
to tho reward OF ono who truly loved
God, and trusted in His constant care
and unfailing goodness.
RESOLVED, That copy of these rcso.
lutions be published in the city papers,
and that the same be conveyed TO tho
mourning relatives.
MRS. w. b. COMSPOCK, President.
MRS. g. ID. BRADFORD, Vice Pres.
MRS. w. =. MAIDEN, Secretary.
MRS. c. W. TRASK, Treasurer.
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Letter From Trinity Vestry

Tho following Is copy of letter
written by tho vestry OF Trinity church TO
Mrs. T. X. Reid, regarding the death OF
Rev. Reid:
DEAR FRIESu. 1T Is from deep feel.
ing of sorrow, and not through any mere
formnlity that the Vestry OF Trinity
church, Alpena, desire to convey TO you
an expression Of their sincere sympathy
in your sad bereavement. Death has
suddenly come among us and snatched
away one who was very near and dear to
you. While he was yet In tho morning
of life and full Of cherished hopes and
fond ambition, going about among the
sick administering words of comfort and
trying to save others, he lost his own
life; and while we cannot bring him back
nor understand why he was taken away,
yet We can point to that Advise Provi.
dence, to whom he, whose loss we all
mourn, has so often and 80 eloquently
directed us, and in full faith repeat, "Ho
doeth all things we'll"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-07
Wooden Exports.

The number Of lumber crafts that re-
ported at tho custom here last week was
80, of which eleven went to Buffalo, four
TO Tonawanda, four to Cleveland, four TO
Chicago, three to Sandusky, three to Do
troit, two to Toledo, one TO Lorain, and
ono TO Now Baltimore. Buffalo received
4,05o, 900 feet Of lumber and 10000 rail-
way ties; Tonawanda $40, 000f feet Of lum-
Der and 1000 railway ties Cleveland,
1870, 900 feet OF lumber; Chicago, $685.
600 feet of lumber $4,000 posts and H.
600 railway tics Detroit, 100000 feet OF
lumber; Sandusky, 1866 feet OF lum-
Dor; Toledo, $50, 000'feet Of lumber and
10000 railway tics Now Baltimore, $780,
600 Of lumber; Lorain, 100000 feet OF
lumber. Total weeks shipment OF lum-
Der and cedar were: Lumber, 9,722, 600
feet; railway ties, $4,000 cedar posts,
If 600.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-07

indebtedness is not recorded on any O.
the twelve books In which mortgages ar,
recorded. II is tho principal custom nov
with Michigan people who arc posted anc
have money TO lend, to receive decd Of
tho place they receive as security, anc
give the owner land contract. This 4.
done to avoid the payment OF taxes, caus,
ed by foolish law. Capitalists outsido
the State, loan associations, and those
people who are not posted still lend
money and take mortgage as security
Tho two former are not taxed on their
mortgages.
The mortgage books, however, show
that largo amount OF property 10 mort
gagged. We recently examined the books
and found that during tho year 1889, and
three months OF 1890 the mortgages re.
corded amounted to the very large number
OF sS2, and the indebtedness contained In
tho same was $114,144.17. OF tho 2S2
mortgagcs given In only fifteen months,
81 have been discharged, the value of
which was $500
Some OF the mortgages discharged, we
know wero for the purpose Of increasing
the indebtedness and giving what we call
deed mortgage as security.
Some OF the above mortgages were
given to enable persons to secure homes,
some were given for the purpose OF
raising money to mako improvements,
but the most OF the indebtedness was no
doubt caused by misfortune, eickness or
extravaganza.
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Ida Van Cortland and Troupe.

The much esteemed Ida Van Cortland
troupe appeared at the Opera House las
Monday night, being their third season
here. The play was "A Dangerous Wom
an" and it was witnessed by large audi
ence.
With the company were Clarence l.
Holt, great favorite here, and Albert
Tavernier, A. d. Beebe and Adele Durand
all members Of the troupe in past years.
The drama was admirably rendered, and
gave great pleasure to the spectators, al
though most Of them had seen il acted here
by the same troupe before. There are many
sensational scenes in which Miss Van Cort
land fully proved her ability us an actress
Her sudden changes from human tigres:
to real woman are both wonderful and
startling. The work of Mr.. Holt was up tc
his usual excellent standard, and the part,
taken by the rest Of the company were ex
cellent. The new members are worthy &C
tors.
The play last night was "Alay Blossom
The troupe is first class one, they will be
here all this week, and they deserve good
patronage. Prices are reasonable, and they
are sure to pleasantly entertain their pa
irons.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-07

Two remonstrances, which have been
signed by many citizens, have been sent
to Washington, one TO Senator Mcmillan
and one to Congressman Wheeler, pro-
testing against an increase OF the duty
on tin plate, as provided for by the Nc.
kinlcy tariff bill. Very little tin plate il
made in this country, and in order to
make the manufacture profitable the Nc
Kinley bill proposes to raise the tariff
tax. On one grade, n box containing los
pounds is to have tho tax increased from
Sl.OS to S2.31. On second grade. box
containing GIG pounds Is to have the duty
increased from @2.16 TO S4.7I. Ona third
grade a box Of 2Sx20 tin Is to have the
tax increased from S4.06 to 1894. Tin
plate Is an article OF necessity. Every
family has TO have IL. They ought to be
able to get IL RS cheap rs possible, and
II any changes are made I'm the tariff tho
taxes on tin plato should be lowered.
There was no trouble In getting signcrs
To the circumstances.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-07
IletrOit Markets.

The following market quotations
are copied from the Detroit Free
Press.
Apples, s400 to $500 per Dbl
Butter, IA to 10 per pound.
Live fowls, Sc TO &c per pound.
Live turkeys, 10c to 12c per pound.
Eggs, IL to 10 cents per dozen.
Flour per barrel, S4.25 to 1886
Hay, baied, $500 to $1,000 per ton
Oats per bushel, CSC to SIC.
Onions, 260 to 2.65 per bushcl.
Pork, $3.50 to $l2.75 per Dbl.
Potatoes, As to IS per bushel.
Wheat, $0.ss to S0.05 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.
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For Sale.

The McMaster property on River street
consisting OF the building occupied by his
harness shop, the building back OF Bost
wick's drug store, stock of harness, sadie
ry, blankets, robes, safe, ETC., In fact my
entire stock In trade. Also my land OF
100 acres, 80 acres cleared, one mile from
IIillman. Two so acre pieces OH State
road half u mile from Godfrey postofllce.
The whole will be closed out cheap. ca
or address,
975 WM. McMAsrE Alpena, Mich
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Marriage Licenses.

The marriage licenses issued by tn,
county clerk since our last report
with names and residence, are as fol
lows:
Name and place Of Residence.
3d. uhoinas c; Nelson, city Of Alpena.
$50 John szozepanski, city Of Alpena.
asi. John Iali-ki, city Of Alpena.
Ann Belinski.
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Mortgaged Indebtedness.

Alpena county will compare very favor
ably, we believe, with any county In the
United states, as regards having pros
porous, we'll fed, good clothed and CON-
fortably housed people. And yet even
here, where there Is plenty OF work and
good wages, as compared with other sec.
tons, there Is an immense amount OF In.
dobtednees. a large portion OF the In
the Register OF Deeds, and Is In the shape
oil mortgages bearing mostly ten per cent
on houses, lots and farms.
To getat the exact amount In impossible
because large amount Of the mortgogcd
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-07
German Aid Hnoiety.

The following officers of the German Aid
Society were elected last Sunday
President Louis Kramer.
Vice President-John Richards.
Rec. Sec,-Ernest Boyer.
Cor Sec Charles Noach.
Treasurer-William Woelk.
Standard Bearer-John Leskie.
Rep. Grand Lodge-Charles Houber.
Trustees-Frank Beck. Frank Kramer
and Alfred Lendorff.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-07
Farmers Notice,

Lam still conducting the sale of farm
implements this coming summer. Such az
cord binders, rcapers, moving machines
rakes, plows, harrows, cultivators, sulky
plows, potato planters and dlgers, seeders
stump pullers, tanning mills, Milburn
wagons, Jackson wagons, and all other
kind of farm tools. ONCE on Washington
avenue. Frost's old stand, near Globe ho-
tel.
D72 J. w. HALL
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Council Proceedings.

The Common Council of the city of Al
pena, met in regular session, in the Coun
ell Room, Monday evening, May 9Th, 1890
and was called to order at 7;30 o'clock by
the Mayor.
PREsENT-Michael O'Brien, Mayor
VIM. A. Mcdonald. recorder, and Aldermen
deChampagne and Fourier.
No quorum appearing on motion of AL
derman deChampagne the Council adjourn
ed to meet Monday evening next, May 18th
1890, at 1880 o'clock sharp.
MICHAEL O'BRIEN,
WM. A. MCDONALD, Mayor
Recorder.
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A Card.

TO persons owning burial lots In Ever
green Cemetery, would say that l AIN
now prepared to devote my time to rails
ing and identifying the same at reasona'
BILE rates. also have the agency for fur
nishing tombstones and monuments from
the celebrated Port Huron works OF PhilC
Truesdell, which are better and cheaper
than from any other works-in the State.
. Soliciting your work, remain,
J. II. BEACH.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-07

The big circular saw, at tho Morse mill,
struck piece of iron that was imbedded
In a log, last Monday. The saw was
broken In numerous pieces and sent fly
ing about tho mill. No person was in
jured. The saw frame was also broken.
The iron is supposed to have boon the
point OF a peove.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-07

Decisions were rendered by the Su.
prcmc Court, last week, in regard to AL
pcna cases as follows: Rayburn W. Com
stock, for ~ 100, affirmed. Rayburn We.
Comstock, for : 800, reversed. W. II
Johnson W. Fisher, Wilson & Co., affirm
ell koel"g W.. Phelps, affirmed. Jos.
Gully w.. Walkcen, reversed.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-07

Mrs. j. Il. Treaster, Of Long Lake,
died last Friday, of consumption, aged
% years Tho funeral took place Sunday
In this city. Mr.. Treaster desires tn re-
turn his sincere thanks 10 his friends for
kind services rendered during the Illness
and death OF his wife.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-07

During the past week Fletcher 4 Som
shipped paper pulp ~ follows; To Frank
lin, Ohio, $4,000 pounds; TO Ticondcra
40, New York, $4,000 po unds to Rock
ton, Illinois, $4,000 pounds; to Ypsilanti
Michigan, 10000 pounds; to Cleveland
Ohio, 80, 900 hounds
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-07

Last Monday the officials of the post
Office, and tho railway mail clerks here,
commenced tho work of counting the
number OF letters, papers and packages
mailed at this city. The same work will
be done all over the country, and is for
the purpose OF showing the number OF
pieces Of mail matter handled by tho post
office department
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-07

The Supreme Court, few days ago,
decided that tho liquor law, passed by the
late State Legislature, Is unconstitution-
al. The decision makos tho law of 1887
tho one under which liquor mon will be
controlled, aud the license will DO $500
for selling spurious liquore, and $500 for
spllinu malt liquors.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-07

a great improvement has been made to
the Court House grounds by planting a
large number OF trees therein II was a
much needed Improvement, and when
those trees have attained fair growth
and are In leaf, they will convert into a
pleasant place what has been in the past
bleak and dreary baroness. Not only
have trees been planted around the
grounds, but great many were planted
inside, around the building. The SUI
pervisors deserve thanks for the work
they have done.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-07

The suit Of the city vs. DR.. Wilkinson
for the purpose of obtaining right OF
way through his land, from Third street
TO Mud Lake, and to fix the damages, was
tried at Court Honse the latter part OF
the week. The jury disagreed. Ten OF
the jury are said to be in favor OF paying
near $500. Tho other two desired about
II 900.
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No Council Meeting .

On account OF quorum OF Aldermen
not being present there was no business
transacted at the session Monday night
last Tho meeting was adjourned one
week. At the next session II Is probable
that tho street railway ordinance will be
passed.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-07

The gang at the Churchill mill has n
great appetite for saw logs and large
amount passes daily through its iron jaws.
Saturday afternoon we timed II while II
was being fed with four small cants, each
sixteen feet long. The gang saws went
through those sixteen feet Of logs In Just
one minute and three seconds. In other
words four sixteen feet logs We're sawed
into inch boards in sixtythree seconds.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-07

The case of tho people VS.. Sylvester
Cease, was argued before the Supreme
Court, Thursday. The man was tried at
the last session Of the Circuit Court here
for fornication, found guilty, and sentenc-
ed to Is years in State prison. The plea
on which his attorneys seek to obtain his
release Is that no should have been charg-
ed with adultery, and not fornicatlon.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-07

J. Frank McGuire, M. ID. o. ct. A. Chiv
eye, ear, nose and throat specialist Grad
uate of the New York Ophthalmic college
and hospital, the only college in the world
that can issue a legalized diploma for spe-
cial study on the eye. ear and throat.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-05-07

The Churchill mill has manufactured
as high as 100000 feet Of lumber per day,
which Is considered good work for a new
mill, with the very small logs that wero
sawed. The band saw will do some
lively work when IL has been operated a
little more, and is liable to rival tho cir.