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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24

Some weeks ago the Longshoresmen
union demanded 80 cents per hour for
work loading vessels. The vessel own
ers did not object. Freights did not rise
as was expected, and owners Of tow
barges found their vessels ran behind al
most every trip. Some change had to
take place. If freights did not go up,
then expenses had to be diminished or
their crafts laid up. The movement was
started by the captain Of the knight Tenn
plar who refused to pay 80 cents an hour.
The longshoresmen ceased to work The
vessel owners here then refused to pay
so cents per hour. A general strike fol-
lowed. The vessel men got what men
they could, and being aided by the equi-
noctial storms, which prevented the YES
sells from leaving port, they had plenty
OF time to load their crafts without the
aid Of the union men. The strike lasted
nearly two weeks, and then the vessel
men and the longshoresmen agreed on
40 cents per hour. During the dispute
there was no disturbance of any kind. a
vessel owner, and one who has no con-
nection with the mills here, states that
the expense Of tow barge from this port
to Cleveland and return, would amount
to about $4,000 at this season of the
year, for lake towing, harbor towing at
each end Of the route, wages of crew, the
unloading, and the extra labor paid here.
The freight on $50, 1000 feet of lumber at
$3.50 per thousand would amount to
1926. In the above expenses no allow
ance is made for insurance, damage to
vessel, commission, and many other ex-
penses that are likely to occur. One
barge was $62 behind on one trip. 1t
was therefore evident that freights had to
go up, or expenses lessened or vessels
laid up.
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Candidates for County Offices.

In a few days more the county con-
ventions will be held, and then it will be
known who are the candidates from
whose ranks the voters will have to Sc
lect the next county officers, and it may
not be out Of place to relate the news in
regard to candidates, as far as we have
been able to learn.
For sheriff there promises to be live
ly contest on both sides. Among the
Democrats we have heard the following
persons talked Of for the important posi-
ton: Frank White, Charles Badour,
A. Z. Westrope, John Mclaughlin, j. E.
Denton, and Walter Gavigan. On the
Republican side there are George Holmes
and w. T. Jones. We are not able to
state who the successful nominees will
be.
For county treasurer, the present in
cumbent, G. F. Perkins, Is on his first
term, and according to the customs OF
the Democratic party, he will be likely
to be renominated. 1t is customary to
give an officer a second nomination when
he has performed the duties Of his first
term in good manner, and Mr.. Perkins
has proved worthy treasurer, and given
satisfaction. We have not heard Of any
Republican spoken Of for the position.
a. j. Simmons Is serving his first term
as county clerk, and as he has been a
good servant Of the people, we believe
he will be renominated. Who the Re-
publican candidate will be is not known
to us.
AS regards the Office of prosecuting
attorney, we are inclined to the belief
that the present Official, James McNa-
mara, will again be nominated by the
Democrats, II he desires the position,
and II he Is, he will be warmly supported
by the Democrats. He has most WORTH
ly performed the duties Of prosecuting
attorney during the past two years. We
have inquired as TO who the Republican
nominee Is likely to be, but could get no
news regarding such.
For register Of deeds, IL Is very pro-
bable, from what we have heard, that the
Republicans will renominate the present
worthy register. We have heard Of no
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24
the past twelve years
New Flour Mill at Work.

The new roller process -four mill Of j
NJ. Johnston was operated for the first
time last Thursday, and since that date
the -four machines have been steadily al
work grinding wheat. For new work II
ran very satisfactorily. We shall have
more to say about 1t in the future after II
has been thoroughly tested, both as re-
CARDS the machinery and the quality of
the -four manufactured. 1t Is great sat-
isfaction to us to know that al improved
-four mill is being operated in this city.
We agitated the question for long time
before such was erected. 1t ought to be
the means OF keeping at home many thou.
sands OF dollars that in the past went to
enrich other places. 1t ought to be also
of immense value to the farmers. We
trust 1t will not be long before there is
no need Of importing flour into Alpena.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24
Lumber Shipments.

Twenty lumber crafts cleared from this
port last week. The number OF cargoes,
and the amount OF lumber, ETC., shipped
to various ports was as follows;
To Cleveland, Ohio, four cargoes, con-
tanning 1 ,340, 900 feet Of lumber; to Buffa-
10, New York, three cargoes, containing
LAO, 900 feet Of lumber; to Detroit, t.
040, 900 feet Of lumber; to Sandusky,
Ohio, three cargoes, containing 900, 1000
feet Of lumber; to Tonawanda, New Y ork,
three cargoes, containing 5000 feet of
lumber and 5000 railway ties; to Chica-
60, Illinois, 300, 900 feet of lumber to
Ashtabula, Ohio, $50, 900 feet of lumber +;
to Toledo, Ohio, 10000 feet of lumber.
TotaLshipments for the week were g.
22O, 900 feet OF lumber and 5000 railway
ties.
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large family, paid more tariff taxes than
did a millionaire bachelor. He also fully
illustrated the inequalities OF the present
tariff laws, and showed how the necessa-
ries of life were made TO bear the heavi-
est burdens, while luxuries were free or
had light tax. He gave instances as to
how the present system had brought 80
much hardship and suffering to the farm
ers.
Both the Democratic and Republican
parties were vigorously reprimanded for
their actions. He commenced first on
the Democrats and pictured them out as
terrible set OF beings ruled by the liq-
uor interests, and tried TO convey the I'M
preston that the Democrats were work.
ing solely for the perpetuation OF the liq-
uor power. The manner In which he as
sailed the Democrats and the sarcasm no
used, caused shouts OF laughter to como
from the Republicans, and with smiles on
their faces they would look at Democrats
in order TO enjoy the way their political
enemies were being roasted by ST. Johns
eloquence. The Democrats took the as
sault good naturally, but before many
minutes elapsed they had their revenge
on the Republicans, for after the orator
had concluded his arraignment of the
|
Republicans were put together in bag
and then shook out on the floor, that no
person could tell which were Democrats
or whicA were Republicans. "You could
tell them by their breath once" he said,
"but you can not now" He then pro-
ceeded to chastise the Republicans, and
before he had finished, all the Republic
cans had taken the smile off their faces
and slowed it out Of sight. 1t was the
Democrats chance to smile.
st. John was extremely bitter against
President Harrison and Vice-President
Morton for giving encouragement to the
liquor business. The latter maintained
liquor bar in his Washington hotel.
He said the vice-president was worth
some $50, 900, 900, and sarcastically stated
that with reasonable economy he (Mor-
tom ought to be able to get along with
that sum without engaging in the bust
ness OF selling liquor. He thought the
President and Vice-P President OF the Unit
ed States ought to show enough respect
to the Christian sentiment Of the people
to abstain from encouraging the liquor In
terests by their personal example.
st. Johns expressed opinion OF the
Democracy showed he knew but little
about the party.
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Resolutions.

The following resolutions were adopt
cd by Beulah lodge No. 81, /. o. o. F.:
WHEREAS This lodge has met with the
loss OF one OF It's founders and most efIi-
cient workers, and, whereas we desire TO
publically testify to his manifold virtues,
his true, genial and earnest manhood,
therefore,
RESOLVED, That In the death of broth
er j. j. Kneal, this lodge has met with a
great and irreparable. loss, and must
mourn most valuable member, an earn
est and enthusiastic co-laborer, staunch
and unHinching friend Of all good, and a
thoroughly true man.
RESOLVED, That we extend to the be-
reaved widow, family, and friends of our
departed brother, our most heartfelt con-
dolence, with the assurance that we will
emulate his virtues and revere his memo
ry.
RESOLVED, That copy of these reso-
luton be presented to his widow as q
mark OF our respect and love for one whom
we shall always remember and cherish
with affection.
RESOLVED, That our charter be draped
in mourning for the period OF thirty days
and that copy OF these resolutions be
entered on the minutes, and that they be
published In the Alpena Argus.
FANNY Buck.
EVA FoCRLER.
VI. McGREGoR.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24

Last Saturday the barge Genessee Chief
waterlogged while in Lake Huron, and
was abandoned by her crew about ten
miles off Thunder Bay Island. The crew
took to their yawl boat, and after long
and dangerous row, they landed on the
island. Captain Persons Immediately
dispatched his little steamboat to this
city, and the tug Fife l.. was chartered
to cruise after the abandoned barge and
see II she could be rescued and lowed
here. The tug left near the close of the
afternoon, and on arrival at the island,
took the Thunder Bay Island life saving
crew in tow and went after the barge.
The waterlogged craft was found about
90 miles off the island and was brought
here Sunday afternoon. She had been
loaded with lumber and cedar. Most Of
the deck load was washed overheard.
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Claarances-I8aO.

The following vessels and steamers
cleared from this port last week with
exports as follows:
Schooner Mci,rier, 10000 lumber, Detroit
Schooner Gebhardt, 100000 lumber, Buffalo.
Schooner City Of sheboygan, 100000 lumber, Chi
cago.
Schooner West, 100000 lumber, Detroit.
Barge Dakota, $4,000 lumber, Detroit.
Propeller westford, 100000 lumber, Buffalo.
Barge Garrett Smith, Si0,o 900 lumber, sandusky.
Propeller Garden City, 100000 lumber, Cleveland.
Barge Russian, $4,000 lumber, Cleveland.
Barge Lady Franklin, $50, 900 lumber, Buffalo
Barge Monitor, $4,000 lumber, Ashtabula.
Barge Bredon, 100000 lumber, Tonawanda.
Barge Lathrop, $4,000 lumber, Cleveland.
Barge Light Guard, $50, 900 lumber. Sandusky.
Schooner Clinton, 800, 900 lumber, sandusky.
Barge Richards, 100000 lumber, Detroit
Barge Potter. 100000 lumber, Cleveland
Propeller Chamberlin, 26O, 900 lumber, Tonawanda.
knight Templar, 100000 lumber, Toledo.
Propeller r. Stewart, 5000 ties, Tonawanda.
The total shipment of lumber, etc.
since the commencement of naviga-
ton, for 1890, is as follows, by vessels
that reported at the custom house at
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Ex.Gov. st. John.

Ex-Gov. st. John, of Kansas, lectured
at the Opera House Friday night for the
benefit of the Prohibition cause, and was
attentively listened to by very large
audience. He was exceedingly enter
tanning, and as q political orator, proved
himself equal to any one who has address
cd an audience in this city. AS a talker
he is not only entertaining, but is elo-
quent, has great power Of sarcasm and
considerable humor. The fact that he
retained his large audience to the end OF
his speech is proof enough Of his ability
to entertain. The gallery was well filed
with men, who do not remain long at po-
litical speeches unless they are kept in
terested, and st. John kept them as lis
teners to the last Of his remarks. The
speaker made good argument for his
side of the political question, and II per-
son could not agree with him in his logic,
he could not help but enjoy the speakers
remarks. His statement that a Christian
man can not vote a Democratic or Republi-
can ticket this fall and be conscienti-
Gus, will not be agreed with by null
titudes of thinkers who are just as
we'll qualified to reason on the great po-
litical questions as St John is. The
speaker had reference to the fact that
other parties believed that license was
the best known method at present Of
managing the cursed liquor traffic. Mr..
st. John advocates Prohibition, and 9TH
or men, equally as intelligent, not only be-
lieve, but know that prohibition means
free liquor.
The speaker was strongly in favor Of
tariff reform. The tariff tax he said was
wrong in principle. It imposed tax on
what was consumed and not on what a
person possessed. It's burden was not
laid with equality. A poor man paid as
much tax on dollars worth OF sugar as
did o millionaire. The poor man, with a
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24
Meteorological Report

The meteorological report of the
weather at Alpena city, is as follows
during the week ending Monday,
September 22d, 1890:
Highest temperature, &C degrees, on 18th.
Lowest temperature, Il on the goth.
Average temperature, So degrees.
Highest barometric pressure, 30.26 inches.
Lowest barometric pressure, 1851 inches.
Total rainfall, O.3s inches.
Prevailing wind, from the south.
Total movement Of the wind, 1881 miles.
Greatest daily rain fall OLE inches. the goth.
Highest velocity Of the wind, &c miles, from the
south, on the 18th.
JAMES ]. FITZGERALD,
Serg't Signal Corps, U. 3. A.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24

The Cheboygan Democrat says: 1.-THE
Alpenaites swear that their town is BOOM
ing, but the scores OF vacant stores tell
another tale" We can not understand
what object the Democrat had In publish
ing such lie in regard to this city,
There are in the city over seventy brick
stores, and Of this number, by actual
count this week, there are only four va
cant, Of which three are in places so sit
uated as to make them of no value to re-
tailers. At present seven more brick
stores are being erected. In addition to
the brick stores there are a number of
wooden stores in the business part Of the
city that are occupied. We decidedly
protest against such willful misrepresen-
tationS
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24
New Loan Company.

The Alpena branch Of the North Amer
lean Loan and Building Company was or
ganized last Friday. The officers are as
follows
President-J. &. Walker.
Vice President-James Collins.
Secretary-Jos. Gerioux.
Treasurer-M. N. Bedford
Attorney-W. T.. Depew.
Directors. G. Walker, NJ. N. Bed
ford, q. ID. Bradford, w. T.. Depew, q.
III. Townsend, J. Gerioux, +. A. Rice, G.
o. Rice, DR.. Cameron, VIM. HAZEL, j. A.
Corbin and James Collins.
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Alnspa Rsprsssntat,ye Convention.

The Alpena Democratic Representative
convention will DO held In the Council
Room, Saturday afternoon, September
27th, 1890, at 2 o'clock, for the purpose
OF placing In nomination candidate for
Representative TO State Legislature.
Each county In the district Is allowed del
egates as follows: Alpena o, Montmo-
rency 2, Otsego 2.
s. WEsTRoPE,
Chairman
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24
Marriage Licenses.

The marriage licenses issued by the
county clerk since our last report
with names and residence, are as fol
lows:
Name and place Of Residence.
AS. Stanley Dxiesinski, city Of Alpena.
Balbena Gogulak,
H6. Frank stoppa, city of Alpena.
Teresa Hewett, I"
AL. william Il Tucker, city of Alpena,
AS. Casper Kapela, city of Alpena.
Luella Gabrynski,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24

Some fellow, who from the tones Of his
voice, appeared to be overloaded with liq-
uor that did not agree with him, loudly
serenaded the citizens on Second street,
between River and Chisholm streets,
about 1890 o'clock Wednesday night.
He was using one Of the saloons as mu-
sic hall at the time. AS vocalist he
was not success, except as regarded the
loudness OF his voice. In that respect he
WAS n regular tornado
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24

The Canadian propeller Cuba, laden
with cargo Of wheat, pork and meal,
ran on Black River island reef early
Saturday morning. She was on her way
to Montreal from Chicago. She went on
hard enough to raise her Il feet aft and
one foot forward. The tug Buffalo with
lighter went to her rescue, and after
some 90 tons Of rolling freight had been
removed, the Cuba was pulled off the
reef apparently uninjured. Captain Rich
ardson, Of the Buffalo, speaks very high
ly of the assistance rendered by the
Sturgeon Point life saving crew. The
tug Ralph also went there.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24

The bids for erecting the new Central
school building were six in number, and
that OF F. A. Wilson, Of this city, for
$33, 644.S6 was the lowest. The contract
was let to Mr.. Wilson last Friday, but
certain changes were made In the plans
which reduced the contract price to $751;
800. The other expenses not included in
Mr.. Wilson's contract, such as heating,
ventllating ETC., will make the entire
cost OF the school nearly $4,000. Mr..
Wilson is a competent and reliable
builder, and we are glad that all Alpena
citizen has the work Of erecting the
Central school.
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Senatorial Convention.
s. WEsTRoPE,
Chairman

The Democratic Senatorial convention
for the Goth district, will be held Thurs
day afternoon, September Goth, 1890, at
Au Sable, for the purpose OF placing In
nomination candidate for the office OF
State senator. Each county in the dis
trict is allowed delegates as follows: Al
pena 6, Altoona 2, Iosco z, Ogemaw 2, Os-
coda 2.
A. w. CoMsTocK,
Chairman.
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Notice.

The annual meeting OF the stockhold-
ers Of the Alpena City Water Co. will be
held at the Office Of the company, In the
city of Alpena, on Tuesday, October 18th,
1890, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, for the election
Of directors, and the transaction OF such
other business OF the company as may be
thought proper.
w. II. JOHNSON,
+. w. GILouRIsT, President.
Secretary.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24

The paper pulp shipments last week
from the factory of Fletcher 4 Sons, con-
sisted OF $4,000 pounds to Marienette,
Wisconsin, and $4,000 pounds to Detroit,
Michigan. Total shipment for the week,
AZ. 600 pounds.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24

The case of the People vs.. Partridge is
not likely to be tried at the present ad-
journed term OF the Circuit Court. The
result of the case depends upon the age
Of the girl In the suit. Evidence In re-
gard to her is being taken in Pennsylva-
mia, and it is thought 1t will not be receiv-
ed in time for the present term Of court,
in which case tho trial will probably take
Mace I'm November.
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Revised Census.

The U. S. census bureau have submit
ted corrected figures Of the population Of
Alpena city and county. The revised list
places the population Of the city and
townships combined at 15,525-a gain Of
6, 1856 as compared with the census Of 1880.
The population Of the city alone is CIV
en- at II ,22S--a gain of 5,075 In ten years.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24

The liquor licenses issued by county
treasurer Perkins during the past week
we're as follows: J. u. Mcdonald, Dan
McDougald, Dane q Gully, A. c. Nc
Donald and J. Murphy. The total num-
Der Of liquor dealers who have paid their
licenses is thirty-eight.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24

william Sanborn, of Long Rapids, fell
from the top Of a building he was working
= last Saturday, and landed on the end
of pevee II entered his groin about a
foot making dangerous wound. He
was also seriously injured In the back by
log rolling over him at tho same time.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24

Judging from remarks we have heard,
we must state that II. o. Wills has not
left a very pleasant memory of his visit
here. He made mistatements in regard
to this city, and his remarks are not APP
propriate for refined audiences to listen
to
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24

We wonder why the gates at the north
side Of the Second street bridge are not
used? II they are out of repair they
should be made servicable. They are OF
no use pointing to the sky, as they have
done for some time past.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24

The steamer Ruby ran into port Friday
to avoid the gale that was bowling from
the northward. She had on board the
plant for fog signal station that is to be
erected in the Lake Superior region.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24

William McMaster, formerly in the har-
ness business in this city, has arrived safe
ly at his new home in Scotland. Mr.. Nc
Master was one Of the pioneers Of Alpena,
and we wish him prosperity and many
happy years in his new home.
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Nntlce-

The annual meeting Of the First Con-
gregational society will be held in the
chapel Of the Congregational church, on
Monday evening, September Goth, 1890,
at 1880 o'clock. Every member Of the
society is earnestly requested to be pres
ent.
o. L. PARTRIDGE,
Secretary.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24

DIR. Cunningham, Of the Echo, and F..
E. Clough, were in Detroit the latter
part Of the week. The latter returned
Sunday night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24

Thunder Bay tent, No. 254, will give a
social dance at the rink on the night OF
October ID. The proceeds are for the
benefit of the poor and needy members.
Bill only 80 cents.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24

The railroad company have placed a
three inch hemlock plank covering on
their wharf above the Second street
bridge. It was needed, as there were more
holes than plank about 1t previously.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24

cd to 10 years in State prison. He was
taken to the prison by Sheriff Murphy,
leaving on the steamer City o, Alpena
last Sunday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24

\ boiler weighing about 12 tons was
taken to the Ansell Spool factory the
early part of last week by Z. II. Furbush,
and will supply the necessary steam
power.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24

Miss Kate Moore, who has been visit
ing friends in Duluth, arrived in towr
Friday, to assume her position as organ
list OF Trinity church.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24

The dance to DO given by the Alpena
Guards at the rink, will take place to-
morrow evening Bill only fifty cents.
Everybody cordially invited.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24

The conference Of the Presbyterian
churches, OF the Saginaw district, was
held In this city last week. Considerable
business in regard to the society was
transacted.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24

q Frank Mcclure, NJ. d., o. ct A.
mr., graduate of the New York oph-
halmia college, for the eye, ear, nose and
uroat, makes u special study OF the dis
ehses Of the eye, ear, nose and throat. 0Sl.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-09-24
Farmers Notice.

am still conducting the sale of farm
implements this coming summer. Such as
cord binders, reapers, moving machines
rakes, plows, harrows, cultivators, sulky
plows, potato planters and digers, seeders,
stump pullers, tanning mills, Milburn
wagons, Jackson wagons, and all other
kind of farm tools Office on Washington
(avenue, Frosts old stand, near Globe ho-
(tel.
or j. w. HALL