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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1890-03-12

VIII Carleton, the poet, is getting stout.
lives in Brooklyn, and acknowledges 70 five
and-fOrty. HIS success has been sudden. vet.
while TIE critics give him a wide berth. he
sets fancy prices for his verSeie:s, and Ills
fninre wo,'k Is alraa.sx con.rsc.e-i ~.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-12-03
Prize Potatoes.

Nearly 1000 bushels of potatoes
or, to be exact 974 bushels and forty
eight pounds-have been grown on
one acre of land in johnson county,
Wyoming, the past season. This crop
wins the first prize of several hundred
dollars offered by the American Ag-
riculturalist for the largest yield of
potatoes on one exact acre. 1t was
grown OH virgin soil, without manure
or fertilizer, but the land was rich in
potash and the copious irrigation was
of water also rich in saline material.
There were 22,800 hills on one acre,
and 1900 pounds of sets, containing
one, two and three eyes, were planted.
The profit on the crop on this first
prize acre was STA exclusive of $500
in prizes. Another large crop was
that of r. A. Chisholm, of Delnorte,
Col. of S47s bushels on 1000 pounds
of fertilizer. 1t appears from the
forthcoming issue of the American
Agrlculturist, in which the result OF
the contest are to appear, that the
average western potato crop on virgin
soil is hardly up to that under ordin-
airy culture in the east, while intelli-
gent fertilization seems equally profit
able in both sections.-Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-12-03
Statistics of Tornadoes.

The tornado with hardly an excep-
ton, occurs in the afternoon, just af-
ter the hottest part of the day. The
time of greatest frequency is from
$3.50 to 3 o'clock. The tornado season
includes March, April, May, June,
July, August and September, but
storms Of this nature may occur in
any part of the year. The months of
greatest frequency, as determined
from a record of 20S years, are April
May, June and July. The single
month of greatest frequency is May,
April following next in order. The
State In which the greatest number Of
tornadoes has occurred is Missouri,
followed next in order by Kansas and
Georgia. A record Of more than 500
tornadoes and "windfalls" q. e., paths
Of tornadoes through forests in Wis
consip, considerably exceeds the mum.
Der from any other State, but little
weight can be given this comparison
owing to the want of thorough investi-
cation of the subject of windfalls in
other States. From a careful invest.
cation Of the origin of tornadoes and
their geographical distribution, there
is every reason TO believe that these
storms were as frequent and violent
two hundred years ago as now. More
over, there appears to be no cause fol
any unusual change in the annual fire.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-12-03
From the Comptroller. recommending
of the following bills:

On motion of Alderman deChampagne,
the report was received and warrants order
ed drawn for the payment of the same, by
unanimous vote.
From the Police Justice, a report for the
month of November, showing that there
had been arrests made, and that he had
collected and paid into the city treasury
fines to the amount of $l3.
On motion of Alderman Fourier, the re-
port was received, and the Comptroller in
structed to charge the city treasurer with
the same, by unanimous vote.
MISCELLANEOUS.
From the Committee on Streets and Sew
ers, to whom was referred the plat of Dead
mans addition to the city, asking for furth-
err time TO report on the same.
Moved by Alderman Murphy, that the
Comptroller be instructed to advertise in
all the city papers, for all parties owning
lots in Evergreen cemetery, to call at the
Recorders Office and have the same record
ed in the book kept for that purpose. Car
ried by unanimous vote.
Moved by Alderman Comstock, that the
Committee on Ways and Means be instruct
ed to examine the Street Commissioner
books, in regard to sidewalks built by him,
and to report on same at next meeting.
Carried by unanimous vote.
Moved by Alderman Fournier, that the
Street Commissioner be instructed to lay
plank edgeways on the sides Of the Ninth
street bridge, to keep the snow from blow
ing off. Carried by unanimous vote.
Moved by Alderman Fourier, that the
Street Commissioner be instructed to fix
the drain at the Ninth street bridge, pro-
tecting the abutment of said bridge. Car
ried by unanimous vote.
On motion of Alderman deChampagne
the Council adjourned.
MICHAEL OBRIEN,
VIM. A. MCDONALD, Mayor
Recorder.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-12-03

The Rev. j. w. Sproull, of the
Sandusky st. Reformed Presbyterian
church, recently preached on "The
Result of the Elections" In the
course of his sermon he said: "The
chief cause for the result of the cleo
tions was the tariff measure. Patriot
ism is right, but men should remem-
Der that we are all citizens of the
great republic of God. feel sorry
and regret that protective tariff
which will give American millionaires
a chance to amass further millions
takes away the bread of hundreds of
poor families in remote parts Of the
earth. The tariff question is not only
an economical but moral question. "
Elk.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-12-03

The National Democrat which was es-
tablished in Washington one year ago by
Edmund Hudson, with the endorsement of
many of the great leaders Of the party, has
entered upon its second year with circu-
lation of 10000 copies each week. This is
perhaps the largest circulation eyer attain
ed by weekly newspaper during the first
year of its existence. The National Dem.
ocrat occupies a field of its own, and one
that too long remained untitled. II gives
complete record of political information,
including the most important speeches that
are delivered by Democratic leaders in
Congress and on the stump. 1t is render.
ing the party an important service, and
should be read by all who wish to keep
fully informed in regard to public affairs,
and who mean to defeat the wicked scheme
of the Republican leaders to secure per-
manent control of,the government, in spite
of the fact that they are, and should re-
main, the minority party in this country.
The Democrat is $3.50 per year, but we
will furnish the ARGUS and Democrat for
one year for only S1,75 per year.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-12-03
Statement of the Bureau of Statistics

A statement prepared by the chief
of the Bureau of Statistics shows that
the exports of merchandise from the
U. S. during the thirteen months
ended October 81 last, aggregated
$S60,676,340 and the imports $751;
1874, 1913, making the excess of exports
over imports 1851 ,107. This shows
an increase over the figures of the
same period ended in 1889 of exports
$62,047, $40; imports SOL ,231, 1888,
and the excess of exports over imports
$10,816,177. The exports of gold
aggregated $780, 1913, against $685.
146,411 in 1889 and of silver $29, 024,-
697, against $37,435,OSO in 1889.
For the same period the gold imports
were SIS. 352, 68S, against 81, 793,362
in 1889, and of silver $23,994,185,
against $19,169,090 in 1889. The
number of immigrants arrived in the
United States at the six principal
ports during the ten months ended
October 81 last was 427 $3.50, against
37S,140 during the same period of
1889. The greatest number of immi-
grants during the present year came
from Great Britain and Ireland. Ger
many, Italy, Austria-Hungary, Swed-
en- and Norway, and Russia in the
order named The greatest increases
of immigration were from Italy and
Austria Hungary.-Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-12-03
Meteorological Report

The meteorological report of the
weather at Alpena city, is as follows
during the week ending Monday,
December LIST, 1890:
Highest temperature, 40 degrees, on 2sth.
Lowest temperature, on the l.
Average temperature, % degrees.
Highest barometric pressure, 1927 inches.
Lowest barometric pressure, 29.65 inches
Total rainfall, 0.20 inches.
Prevailing wind, from the northwest,
Total movement of the wind, 1,50G miles.
Greatest daily rain fall ole inches. on the list.
Highest velocity Of the wind, 81 miles, from the
northwest, on the 30th.
JAMES j. FITZGERALD,
Serg't Signal Corps. U. 3. A.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-12-03
quency Of tornadoes for like period
to come.-September Forum.

The adoption of the principal of
reciprocity" by the party in power
reminds US that it is time to throw
overheard the old absurd idea of which
so many Americans seem to be pos
sessed, and which is by no means cred
liable to their good sense. namely that
the commerce between nations is like
horse trade, where one party tries 10
cheat the other. All civilized nations
make treaties. and enter into CONNER
cial relations with one another, for no
other purpose than that of securing
mutual advantages and greater CON-
forts to each of the contracting parties.
Civilized nations do not assume the
role of highwaymen. We should free
ourselves of the idea that in our trade
with foreign nations we should try to
get the better of them, or that such
trade, on our side, has no other pur-
pose than to make stream of gold
flow into the country. Civilization
leads to friendly rivalry and competi-
ton in the worlds markets. 1t leads
to an exchange of surplus products,
which is for the advantage of all con-
cerned. The trade between two ma
tons is, or should be, like that between
two farmers, one of which has sur
plus of potatoes, and the other sur
plus of fruits. By an exchange Of
their products both are happier and
better situated. Usually we have a
large enough surplus of products to
trade of. The principle of reciproci-
ty is all right. Let us approach peo-
pie having a surplus of things that
we need, with friendly feelings, not in
a horse-trade spirit.-Practical Farm
er.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-12-03
MONEY 1! MONEY F.!
FOUND In TEA.
A New Departure.

The New England Tea company, ll2
Water st, Opera House block, Alpena,
Mich, announces that money DAYS begin
Monday, December LIST, and will continue
until further notice. No more iewelry.
every can of tea sold will contain sum
of money. A few sections, however. will
be reserved, containing watches, diamonds
and jewery, for customers who were una
BILE to purchase on watch and diamond
days. Now is the time; come while YOU
can get these valuable presents. This
company Justly claim that they have Just
as good right 10 give away to their patrons
those useful articles as their competitors
have TO give cheap chromos, glassware, ETC.
The following is a list of the names of the
persons finding valuable presents in their
caddies, so far:
Thos. w. Oliver, State ST., stem wind and
set watch; Mrs. Jno. Bunker, l20 Nor
wegian st. genuine diamond ring; II Will
son, lumberman, S25 in gold; w. NJ.
Mevery, Green township, genuine diamond
ring; Miss Minnie Merrill, Washington
ave., and Miss Mary j. Daust, 2l7 PLANES
ST., each got solid gold rings; G.. F. Per-
kins, county treasurer, genuine diamond
ring; III. Marston, proprietor stage line,
Long Rapids, solid gold hunting case watch
B. Kramer, merchant tailor, Second St.,
genuine diamond ring; John Ash, 515
Oldfeld ST., genuine diamond; Edward
Wooliver, Mill st., open face watch Patrick
Lachener, barber, residence 1921 Dock st.,
solid gold hunting case watch, stem wind
and set; Libbie May Partridge III PLANES
ST., solid gold ring; Chris Schultz, long
shoreman, solid gold hunting case Elgin
watch in ono can and in another ten ii ver
dollars; Edith May Tackabury, ll5 Third
ST., solid gold friendship ring; III. John
son, steamboat cook, paid So for six cans of
tea and found in one can $50 in gold /;
Mile Kramer, First ST., and Mrs. j. j.
Cotherall, River ST., each got solid gold
band rings; ID. Mcdonald, proprietor
Globe hotel, genuine diamond rings, David
Levyn, 81 First ST., solid gold ring Miss
Aggie Gavagan, Washington ave, glove
buttoner; M. G. Mulavey, 21S Fletcher
st., genuine diamond ring; j. w. Graham,
farmer Alpena township, brought in So
club order for six cans of tea and found in
one can $40 in gold Henry Beebe 2lS
Second st., solid gold ring; Alex. Morris,
Alpena township, stem wind and set watch.
Orders by mail from any part of the
United States, will be promptly forwarded
by express on receipt of cash or postoffice
order. Parties getting up club of $40 or
$40 always get valuable souvenir. Terms
Single can, 81; six cans, So; thirteen
cans, $40; twenty-seven cans, 500.
Address,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-12-03

A recent visitor to the agricultural
implement factory of Mr.. A. b. Far
quhar, at York, Penn, found his
shops employed in filling an order of
$4,000 plows for the farmers of the
Argentine Republic. Though a Penn
sylvanian, Mr.. Farquhar is free
trader. Experience and reason have
taught him that protection cripples
his business and Injuries labor. More
over. he favors the encouragement of
production by releasing all products
Of labor from taxation, and basing
taxes to support government upon the
ground-rent value of land. This, he
thinks, would reduce the taxes paid
by the farmers, changing the burdens
to the large cities, where the rental
value of a single building lot is often
greater than that Of an entire agricul-
tural township.
Be this as it may, Mr.. Farquhar
says that by excluding the mestiza
wool of South America from our
market, thus throwing the whole
product upon Europe, the price is
very much depressed, and this is caus-
ing the people of South America to
seek other branches of production.
Hence the immense plains of the Par.
ana river, upon which millions of
cattle and sheep have been pastured
for many years, are being changed
into wheat fields. The discovery that
they will produce large yields led to
his receiving single order for $4,000
plows. Large areas are undergoing
preparations for grain, transportation
on the river by steamers for over
fifteen hundred miles is cheap, and
competition with our western wheat
farms will be much more vigorous
than that of India. The wheat fields
bordering the Parana river are only
fifteen days distant from Liverpool,
with water carriage all the way.
The lesson taught us is this: To
protect our sheep we have shut out
South American wool. This has de-
pressed the price and driven the peo-
pie to wheat-growing. Our wheat
amounts to s400,0O 900 a year; our
wool to s65.00O,0OO. Thirteen cents
extra on a bushel of wheat amounts
to as much as our entire wool clip. BY
our dog-in.the-manager tariff policy
we have driven other nations to pro
ducing wheat instead of wool, thus
killing the goose that may lay ths
golden egg for our farmers. BY thu
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-12-03

According to n government report
on the consumption Of forest supplies
by railroads, about 100000 ties
are annually needed for new construc-
ton and renewals by the roads of the
United States, which is equivalent to
about 365, 100000 cubic feet of raw
material. The various woods are es-
timated to be used in about the follow
ing proportions: Oak, 100000 /;
chestnut, 100000; pine, 12,5OO,OO0 ;
red, white and California cedar, 5,000,-
600; hemlock and tamarack, $780,
600; cypress. 100000; redwood,
100000; other kinds, 100000.
Thus oak furnishes about 60 per cent.
of the supply, and not only from
choice trees mainly, but from the
young growth which may make one
tie to the tree or one to the cut. For
bridge and treste work 60,000000
feet of sawed material may be added
to the requirements, so that a total of
500, 900, 900 cubic feet of wood in the
shape of round timber for railroad
purposes seems to be & reasonable es-
innate of the annual consumption.
This requires the quilting of the best
timber from probably more than
/ 100000 acres Of natural forest land,
and to furnish this amount continual
ly it is calculated that not less than
from 100000 to 100000 acres
of well-managed forest would be re-
quired, or with the present absence of
management the area to be reserved
for the purpose would have TO exceed
so, 600, 900 acres, or more than 10 per
cent. o the present forest area of the
country.-Northwestern Lumberman.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-12-03
A Hard Corner,

The age Of 80 is hard corner for woman
to turn, and 35 is still harder. She feels
that she is fast leaving her youth behind
her. But there is no reason why woman
should be faded and passe at 80, or even at
as The chief cause of the early fading OF
American women is found in the fact that
many of them suffer from some form Of fe.
male weakness or disease which robs the
face of its bloom. draws dark circles about
the eyes, brings early wrinkles and sallow.
ness. and stamps the face and figure with
signs of ill-hcalth. DIR. Piercc's Favorite
Prescription will cure all these troubles
will bring back the lost bloom, and remove
the pains and ailments which make women
grow old before their time. Guaranteed to
give satisfaction in every case, or price Isl
refunded
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-12-03
Marriage Licenses.

The marriage licenses issued by the
county clerk since our last report,
with names and residence, are as fol-
lows;
Emma Brandt,
Mrs Il. Dow,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-12-03
Weather.

The following will show the tenn
perature at the cities mentioned below
observations being taken simulta-
neously by u. S. weather observers,
at 8 o'clock P. NJ, during the week
ending November 30th, 1920:
O'CLOCK P. NJ. OBSERVATION.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-12-03

English SPAWN Llnlment removes ali
hard, soft or calloused Jumps and bem.
ishes from horses, blood spavins, curbs.
splints, sweeny, ring bone, stiles, spralns
all swollen Threats, coughs, etc. Save
$50 by use Of one bottle. Warranted the
most wonderful blemish cure ever known.
Sold by Edward @. Spense, druggist. Alpe
ma. 1.003y1
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-12-03

If protective tariff tax is imposed
for the benefit of manufacturers, it is
done SO to as allow them to get larger
prices, and thus becomes a taxable
burden OH those who have to buy the
protected goods.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-12-03

Itch on human and horses and all ami.
mails cured In 30 minutes by Woolfords
Sanitary Lotion: This never fails. Sold
by Edward q. Spens, druggist, Alpena.
100amg
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-12-03
Council Proceedings.

The Common Council of the city of Al
pena, met in regular session. in the Council
Room. Monday evening, Dec. LIST, 1890
and was called to order at 1880 o'clock by
the Mayor.
PREsENT-Michael OBrien, Mayor
VIM. A. Mcdonald, recorder, and Aldermen
Comstock, deChampagne, Fournier, Beck
and Murphy.
Journal of previous session read and APP
proved.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-12-03

born all the worry and pain that catarrh
can innlct testify to radical cures wrought
by Ely's Cream Balm.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-12-03

time South American reciprocity, a
laBlaine, is brought about, it will not
be worth fig TO our farmers.-Jack-
son PATRON.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-12-03

Democrat, 331, 1887; Republican,
1921, 800; Prohibition. 22,306. Dem
ocratic plurality, 9,S47. The Legisla-
ture consists of 101 Democrats, 100
Republicans, and thee farmers ALI
ance.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-12-03

The official count of the vote cast
in Illinois, on November 4th, is as fol-
lows:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1890-01-18
Tho Quickest Time Ever Made by
IL. the Louisville and Nashville II, Il. &.

EDw. /. ROSE & Co., I.
n I'll IS Twelfth street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1890-01-18
III ANEW. DEPARTURE 1 \ 4.
IN !, Church IlArrangrmentsI at the fonttl

IHl
In Church rangsments ,at tho fouttl,
~ " Street Church. n s = n
The Fourth Street NJ. L, Church has
gone back to the plan Of olden times aud
declared It's seats free To- all, rich and
poor alike. sEi
The plan Of renting pews In houses Of
worship Is being abandoned by many
leading churches In different parts OF
the country, as "a plan which I makes a
distinction between rich and poor, Is not
in harmony with the Esprit OF the
Gospel. In the State OF New York, the
Protestant Episcopal church Is adopting
free seats In many leading congregations.
Methodists arc returning TO II In many
parts OF the country. M X. y, "
In the Fourth Street Church, the mat
ter has been under consideration FOL
some time. Recently n circular letter
was addressed TO 1.-THE members, OF the
church, asking their preference in! the
matter. So large number, were strongly
In iavor, OF II, and so few expressed any
objection TO 1t, that the Official BoArt
has felt justified in announcing tint
the seats will henceiorth DO free to oil
irrespective Of what the individual u
able TO pay, So that n person who Il
able to pay but two cents a week, ha'
Just rs good right 10 IN eligible seat III
tho one who Is able to pay two dollars {
week. The claim can no longer bl
made, that the rich can have desirable
seats, while tho very poor eau have nt
right to seat. The invitation Is TO all
therefore, who have no church home
.lIo, every one that thirsteth come yt
to the waters and he that, hath nj
money come-without money and with
out price, I !, -, Y !. ia !. Z Is ;'5
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1890-01-18
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Strangers In the City md Wheeling People
:. :. n Abroad. asitl
Mr.. Nicholas Schultz is able to DO out
again after being confined to his house
for two weeks with threatened attack
Of pneumonia. III;
Mrs. Charles Osborn and daughter, Of
Brooklyn, arc guests at the residence oil
Mrs. Osborn's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Hammond, OF the Island.
Mr.. w. w: Whitmyer, a popular mem.
Der Of the Registers staff, who has been
confined to his room for week with n
bad attack, OF the prevalent disease, lie
again able to BIO about.
Mr.. Frederic Mason, of Maine, has
arrived in this city and taken the posi-.
ton OF news editor on the Register, staff.
Mr.. Mason has been working for some
time past on the Standard at Beddiford.
Mrs. NJ. Stevens Fart and Mrs. Charles
Burdett Hart will be Sat Home again
this afternoon and evening to Their
friends. The hours are from a TO Z
and from to 0, and no cards arc issued
Mr.. Cranmer, Caldwell is lying serious
ly i'll with typhoid fever at the residence
OF his grandfather, Judge G. L. Cranmer
Hopes are still entertained for his re-
covery, although his condition is very
critical. Sl,i Il n
\ Among those registered at the Mcclure
yesterday were the following named
West Virginians: sW.4 H. Gillespie, oil
Sistersville = Joel sBeckwith, $of Eliza.
beth, Writ county, and s. W.SAugustus,
OF Clarksburg, 4 z. y 2. Il ~ n.