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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-16
One of the Most Rascally Clauses in the
McKinley Tariff.

One of the most rascally clauses in
the Mckinley tariff is that relating
to pocket-cutlery, the duty upon
which was increased to 70, 83 and
116 per cent, according to quality.
The duty before Mckinley took it in
hand was 90 per cent. ad valorem,
which is equivalent to the foregoing
percentages. Since the new tariff
went into effect the manufacturers
have held meetings in this city about
once month to put up prices, and
have advanced them about 40 per
cent on some kinds of goods. AL
though they have not organized a
trust, their concerted action has the
same effect on the public. And now
Gan Interested Observer" writes a
very misleading article in Bradstreet's
to justify the advance in the price of
jack knives. Before the passage of
the bill, he tells us, the manufacturers
were selling thousands Of dozens of
these knives at loss of % per cent.
Poor things! Why did they 60 on
year after year increasing their pro-
duction and their Losses That they
did Increase their production is evil
dent.
According 10 their own statement their
production of this kind of knives in 1882
was Of the value off,. 800 100
The imports Including duty were.........., 1857 297
The increase in consumption must
have been as much as 2! per cent.
per annum, or an increase of Is per
cent. in six years 1882 to 1887 in
clusive). Now, the importation of
these goods did not increase, but
slightly declined during this interval.
Therefore the natural increase in con-
must have been supplied by
the domestic manufacturers, and this
increase could not have been less than
100000 per annum in value, or 40
per cent. We are expected to believe
that those distressed manufacturers
went on increasing their product at a
loss of rs per cent. to themselves at
every turnover. A still more re-
fact is that these sufferers,
before the Mckinley bill passed, sold
at So per dozen knife the foreign
equivalent of which cost 1920 to land
in New York, duty paid, and could
not be sold, when all charges we're
paid, at less than $40 per dozen.
And yet they were given a large in.
crease of duty by Mckinley, which
they are using, as the writer in Brad
streets blandly remarks, to'"educate
the consumer to pay little more for
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Detroit Markets.

The following quotations are copied
from the Detroit Free Press:
Apples. s1.75 to s?.25 per bushel.
Butter. i9c to 2sc per pound.
Live fowls, &C to &c per pound.
Live turkeys, 90 to 1oc per pound.
Eggs. 21c to 24c per pound.
Flour per barrel. s47sto $3.50.
Hay baled, $500 to $3.50 per ton.
Oats per bnshel. a2c to 35c.
Onions per bushel, 5000 to 1910.
Pork, SLIPS to $1,000 per Dbl.
Potatoes per bushel, ESQ to SOC.
Wheat. 5000 to s0.s7 per bushel.
The above quotations are mostly of .
wholesale nature. The price at retail
stores is higher.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-16
Weather.

The following will show the tempers-
ture at the cities mentioned below-ob-
servations being taken simultaneously by
U. s. weathers, at o'clock p. NJ. during
the week ending December 18th, 1891
O'CLOCK p. M. OBSERVATION.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-16
ALPENA WEEKLY ARGUS.
Largest Circulation and Best Adver'
Using Medium in Alpena County.
Wednesday. Dec. 16, 1891.

If the 2S.cent man Of the Pioneer
don't want to live in a community
composed of energetic, goahead people,
he has the permission of all to move
out.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-16

Itch on human and horses and all ami
mails cured in 80 minutes by Woolfords
Sanitary Lotion. This never fails. Sold
by E. G. Spens, druggist, Alpene, Mich.
1068me.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-16
Lumber Manufacture-1891.

The following will show the number Of
feet Of lumber manufactured by the city
saw mills during the season of 1891
LUMBER
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-16
The Bearing on 1892.

Tuesdays elections leave a very
large margin for conjecture about the
distribution of the electoral vote of
1892, Neither party can confidently
claim the possession of anything near
the 223 votes necessary to elect a
President.
Under the new apportionment the
twenty States that cast their electoral
votes for Harrison have 249 votes.
But this easy majority in the Electo-
raj College is wiped out when the
following States are ranked as doubt
fil
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Orunkcnness, or the Liquor Habit, Roob
lively Cured by administering DE-.
Ilatncs' Golden Hpeoimc.
IL 10 manufactured a. powder. which can b gfvep
tn glase Of beer, cup Of conee or tea or n foc4
hsrmie:s: and viii effect 2 psrmansn: and .pss1l
an alcoholic wreck II has boon given IN thousan1a
Of cases. and in every instance perfect has fol-
lowed: lt mover Faila. The system once tmpreGnat
Cd with the 6pecict becomes inter fmposstblltty
sor the lapor appetite g s.ist ourss gScrs.sssd.
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SHINGLES.

The number Of shingles manufactured
In 1890 was 33,360,o 900, showing a de-
crease In the manufacture OF shingles
for the present year Of 2,22e,000
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-16

Indiana. ...".."~.io votes
Massachusetts. votes
Michigan votes
New York............ votes
votes
These reduce the available strength
of the States that went Republican in
1883 to 1856 votes. Add to these the
II votes of the new States of Idaho,
North and South Dakota, Washing
ton and Wyoming, and the total is
still so votes short of a majority.
Under the newly established district
system in Michigan its electoral vote
will be divided, but only 6 votes are
claimed by the Republicans. Add to
these the votes of Indiana, Iowa and
Massachusetts and the election would
be a tie. Let the Democrats carry
New York, Indiana and eight districts
in Michigan, and their victory would
be complete.
Let the fact be admitted that Hi
nois, New Hampshire, Rhode Island
and Wisconsin are no longer securely
Republican States, and the problem
becomes still more complicated for
the party that won in 1888.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-16

his goods" This is euphemism for
cheating him under the forms Of law.
New York Evening Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-16

In 1890 the amount OF lath manufac-
tured was 52,54s.00O pieces. The gain
for this year is 954, 900 pieces.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-16
PROCEEDINGS Is TIE HOUSE.

Washington. Jan. 1j.-tfcr IN, journal of Yesterday
had been read Mr. McMllin. Of Tennessee. objected 10
certain statements therein concerning Yesterdays pro
coodng, with reference 70 limiting debate on the Dis
rict Appropriation bill, and moved to amend
Mr.. Cannon moved 10 table tlis motion. and the
yeas and nays demanded and ordered. Iy a
vote Of yeas l2a, nays lG7, the motion tabled and
the journal approved. The House then proceeded TO
the consideration of conference reports public build
ings.
Mr. Dockcry OF Missouri, upon the floor in
criticism Of the policy Of the Republicans in mourning
liabilities which a Democratic House wOad be obliged
IN meet when a message from the senate arrived, au-
nouucng :he passage OF The Financial bill with IRE.
coinage substitute. The reception Of tds message b.
the Democratic side cordial aud ELUSIVE; and
Mr. LAND OF Missouri, expressed The hope that earl
sc,ion would be had upon the measure.
Mr. Dockery stated his earnest willingness to yield
the floor If the bill could be brought up Immediately
hut A. this was impossible he continued his remarks
Tho silver BILL therefore. went upon the Speakers
table.
Tho speaker announced The appointment Of the fol
loving committee to Investigate The silver p9)l-
question: Nc,,ss. Dinglcy Payne. Howcn. Dockery
and oato. NJ Dcclcry said That three weeks ago he
had asked the speaker TO appoint a special commit
Tee and had told MIN that he ict free 10 do hc
colid not accept service the committee, inismucl
rs f. was alleged that Democratic Repre- cativc from
Missouri on this floor interested 10 the pool
he had made a similar statement to Tire speaker yc-
tei,iay he was quite unwiiliu- 10 Zee placed In IL.
position in which he had been placcd-that of IL
vcstigating n question involving his own honor as
Representative Or that Of his Democratic colleagues
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-16
OTHER BUSINESS TROUBLES.
SEVERAL ASSIGNMENTS-A FAILURE OF ChENl
car WoEKS

Tie failure Of James Cha.kcl. proprietor OF the
Cha<Lel Chemical Works. doing business under tlc
tvic ~ lanes ChasAcl i Co, Manufacturer oi e'-
ertial oils Aavoring extracts. etc. at No la Ieari
- W.. q, surprise 10 the trade, rs II was generally
.rnnosed tha; he was doing a Large and profitable
,,,sin,es which hc started in 177- Deputy sheriff
rr,cy la, closed his place of business at No. Ia
c,rl st. under executions for $li.79d. the greater
NOR, NJ which was to relatives. Mr. Chashel lived
81 p,-,k,kill where he had fine property when
originally cost il H. said. SojO0O. Milton ;. Gutter
man Of 40 80 Broadway. attorney for Mr. Chlshel'
aid YESTERDAY that he could not say exactly what tho
liabilities wsrc but hr thought they would amount 10
abnu; $4,000 which included the mortgages OF
si0 800 on the Pcckskill property This real estate
was the principal asset. The other assets were Ms
,ocl, in trade probably worth 100000 and ou;'tand
ing accounts. Tight money prevented him from meet
ing obligations coming due.
Deputy sheriff Carrahcr has taken possession oil tlo
store Of Sonwcne n Co.. manufacturers OF mirrors at
40 30 Canal-st under two executions agSresatlng
- 10 one In favor % Leopold Pncus for Gi,52O ana
me other in favor Of Francis Never for S2109 Tho
firm i, composed Of Adolph sonwcnc and VI. H. Julian
and va, formed in 1-o3
U,lon r. Cone Wholesale dealer In groceries canned
GOOD, and fruits at No.. - and - Park Place, made
an assignment Yesterday to Thomas K. Cone. without
nr,ferncc tn, assi.n0r Is oi the oldest dealers
in that Inc having been in business upward Of Nifty
years, lie said yesterday that nj, assignment had
ucrn caused hy inability 10 collect from people who
showed liabilities Of abodt rJOoUO; nominal assets
-i,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-16
BUSINESS IN TIE SENATE.

Washington, Jan. 1J-Am0ng the petitions presented
and referred in the Senate to-day was one by MI
Evarts from the Republican Club Of New-forh' IN
favor Of the Election bill and from the Manhattan
club OF New York. adverse thereto
Mr.. Dawes from the Committee on Indian Affairs
reported resolution (Which referred to the TOM
nittce on Cor;ingent Expenses directing an inquiry
into the condition OF Indians In North ana SOUTH
Dakota Montana and elsewhere; the causes leading to
rho occupatlon of Indian reservations by the troops
whether treaties with the Indians have been fulhlIed
concerning arms and munitions of war In possession oil
the Indians: what steps are needed 10 dlSarm t''il
and whether the and control OF INDIANS INls j"
tribal relations should be transferred to any ohor u
partment III the Government
Mr.. henderson intrpduced bill to establish
branch mint at Omaha, Ncb. and Mr.. McCohheh one
for a mint at Boise City, Idaho
Mr. Sanders offered a resolution, which was agreed
TO- directing the secretary Of the Interior 10 INQUIRE
into the claims OF settlers within the BOUNDS OIL tnc
Yellowstone Park on March l, lo'-'
a, motion OF Mr. German the House bill 10 revise
he wages OF certain employees in the Government frhV
ing Office was taken from the cacndar ana cohsidercu
rho Committee on Printing had reported substitute
allowing 20 per cent additional pay for night WORK.
Mr. German explained the difference between the HOUSE,
bill and the substitute and expressed his preference
for the former.
MIR henderson. chairman OF the C0mmlttee vi
Printing. expressed his surprise at the position taken
Inv Mr.. German The House bill. he said proposed 10
res ore the wages paid 10 printers bOOkpIhue a'i.
prc,srncn to the rate If fiy cents an hour. or from -
o 30 per cent the present rate The present pa!
YEA, by Inc thousand ems lie hoped that the senate
substitute would be agreed To. $500,
Mr. Cullom advocated the cause OF the printers ana
submitted the points Of the non permanency oi thet
employment compared with those WorhlhS III pr
vatc cstaIs hmcnts aud of their having TO 90 nome 10
vote The matte was not uI'po'tu Vi "''ci "'o -''
tfonI -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-16
cOYDEMyIyG MAYOR cHArrN,s Acrroy

At largely attended meeting of the Union League
Club Of Brooklyn at the house. Bedford.ay and
Dean st., last evening the committee on munlclp,l
affairs reported the following resolution which was
unanimously adopted:
1t having been suggested TO us the Standing fam
mite on Municipal Affairs OF Union League of n,oou
Ign. by the Executive COMMITTEE thereof that SOM. >,,r
sion o. opinion should be by the member, of mis- ~
upon thr secret manner IN which the negotiations or
'ohuu'Iru ara the contract to purchase the Watervok IN
the i"cnty-siNth Ward by the Mayor Co.tro,cr am, ,
Tor oil this city Tor Sl2oOO00. 60 hereby recommend
uat TINS cub condemn The action, of scb on,
ana approve OF ana cen mend the course nursnoa -,
"nA" %eR''F 4" ""'""'ng his action anu procuring AN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-16
OBSTRUCTION By HOUSE DEMOCRATS.
NO EXCUSE FOR REPUBLICAN ABsENTEbS-
GENERAL, BROWNIES EXAMPLE.

Washington, Jan Il (Spccia)-NO progress was
mad, with the District Of Columbia Appropriation bin
I'm the House to-day owing to the obstructive tactics
~ the Democrats who for the first time since the be
ginning Of the session boldly showed their hand They
wasted time openly and wantOnly without the shadow
O. an excuse it, far tie business before tho
House was concerned II may he that they arc
anxious TO force the calling Of spring session OF the
LID Congress- and there is no. doubt that they are
willing TO do so il they think ii necessary In order
10 defeat the enactment Of law To insure fair 81 C.
tons and honest returns OF Representatives in Congress
II they are permitted 10 do this it VIII be because
Republican representatives, persist in neglectng their
duty The Republicans have majority Of eighteen
I'm the House. bat time since the session began
have they had a quorum in attendance The Rcpub
Hcan alsentees are playing into the hands OF the
minority in the House just completely a. are certain
SO called Republicans IN the Senate, bat With less man
Illness There + absolutely excuse for Republican
ahscnteeism at this time The example OF General
Browne Of Indiana, of the Republican veterans OF
the Housc, is commented the serious attention OF
the men who neglect their sworn duty and the response
billt!es winch they voluIiaily assumed, with the ap
prOva Of the Of their respective districts. lie
has been confirmed invalid for several years and de-
clined a denomination last year on account Of the
precarious condition OF his health but he is in Washing
ton usual and ready 70 vote ~ help 10 make i
quorum Whenever his presence Is needed. lie Is d
faithful Representative.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-16

f,om Missouri His judgment to his proper course
had been forfeited by the opinion of his friends.
Therefore with great respect to the Speaker he asked
n he excused from the duty that had been placed upon
him. lie would like the speaker to corroboHte thiS
statement as TO his decllnaton.
The speaker gave hearty OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
however. that he had not understood the gentleman
% decline on account OF any personal feeling. The
chair therefore would submit the question OF excusing
the Gentleman to the House.
Mr. pockery having been excused, the speaker ap-
pointed Mr. Peel. OF Arkansas. TO fill the vacancy.
TIE House then went into Committee OF the Wholo
Mr. burrows OF Michigan. I'm the chair on tne Dstrct
~ columbia Appropriation BILL and was addressed Dy
lir Clements. OF George, in general compensation Oh
is provisions, but in special criticism 0f several Vi
it, Textures , ..o commit
Al the close OF Mr.. Clcmcnts's remarks the commit
tec rose aTI1 the House adjourned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-16
1HE WEAIHER REPORT.
FORECAST TILL s p. NJ. FRIDAY.


Washington, Jan. l5.-For Maine New.Hampshire sns
erly.
For Massachusetts,, Rhode Island and connecticut Nv
cleasng coudincss; light during the EVENING"
colder Friday night winds shifting q northerly
For Eastern New.York, Eastern Pennsylvania ana Ae"'
jersey increasing coudincss with light SHOWS during NV
evening soutlcry Winds becoming variable. colder Fih
day night.
For the District Of Columbia. Delaware, Maryland ana
Virginia, light rain; winds shifting 70 nortne's'e'"'
slight changes IN temperature.
For North Carolina ard South Carolina, thfeSehhs
weather and rain easterly winds; slightly cooler ~
western, stationary temperature IN eastern potion
For Eastern Florida rain In northern, fair In soathera
portion slight changes in temperature; southeise"
winds
For Georgia, rain; easterly winds; stationary tens
peiature.
For Western Florida. local rains; winds shifting "
northerly; stationary ter'pcfatuIe'
peraturo In southern portion the temperature Will ran ~
degrees in northern portion. A., ~.
For Mississippi local rains clearing during the u''s
noIthcry winds slight changes In temperature ,,.
For West Virginia. showers; slightly colder WINS
For Wes,rl York. Western Pennsylvania and onie.
light local SHOWS colder winds shifting 10 northery ~
temperature will fall 10 degrees except IN Southern UNIV
For Indiana fair except light local In southern
portion colder; winds snlftnc to nOuhetlY. .,har,y
For Lower Michigan light local SHOWS nvs aaS n
winds colder; the temperature viii fsu 10 des''o'
For IlhS!s generally fair except local rains In eAsrs
So thern portion Sider noythsasery , wnaS INC
For Ntrth Dakota. ltcal SHOWS; souheasieF!y "'a"'
warner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-16
THE BILL TO Be PUSHED TO A PA"SA0E"
DELAY IN THE HOUSE NAY BE
MORE PRONOUNCED THAN EVER.


MORE PRONOUNCED THAN EVER
u.shircton Ian 15.-"The Post" will say to-mor
o,r in speaking Of the consideration OF the hiecuch
tu hv the senate, that the determination mas peeh
coached 70 pass the bill If possible, and every elorV
win he made 10 reach this end. II CONTINUOUS S.
.tons avail nothing that paper, "the cIosnic
,.,ic will he brought forward and the friends Oh 'ie
iii, believe That they have sufficient strength 10 pas
both the rule and the measure. II Is certain tl' "c
Democratic senators yesterday for almost tle hf7'
time since the beginning OF the session. dsPaEe d
sirnfcant lack Of confidence In the ultimate succe's
=. +bcr prolonged fight II is not true that the Flee
.ion hill will today be antagonized by any O'Her
measure brought forward by Republican senator u
can he stated positively that senator Paddock does not
a. has been stated. intend 70 call up his Pure tood
hill TODAY The Democrats in the House are fully
aIvc 10 the gravity Of the situation and share the
feeling OF the Democratic senators that the bill Will
mass tho Senate. The policy OF delay in the Honse
will be more pronounced than ever The District Of
Columbia Appropriation bill, now under consideration
will receive an amount of attention that may De
gratifying TO local pride, but Will not have IT'S origin IN
any concern for local Interests. everything III we
House will now be DELAYED by tho Democrats on the
least possible excuse, while the Republicans are al
ready beginning TO concern themselves about the
presence OF "a quorum OF their own members
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-16
FOR AYNEXED DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS

The Citizens Local Improvement party of the An
neXcd District held welaitendcd meeting last night
at the scn0rer club. one hundred and sixty third st.
and Third ave. The subject Of Improvements In the
district discu. sed by Commas Oner Louis j. Hentz
,Iohu II. knoerpcl, VI. p. Breen, Mr.. Emra Mr..
Boe.mer and others. ON motion of Mr. Hcntz a
committee Of seven was appointed. TO whom all laws
relating 10 the district and all suggestions regarding
them should be Submitted for Investigation. The
committee consists of John Osborne IT,. William J.
NcCrea, L. \. Acker. /. Bochmer, IT., VI. Z. Breen
John NJ Emia ana John Mcllahon. committee
composed Of VI. T.. Bpen, F. BOchmer jr j. Hugh
O'Neil, c. +. Randolph and William H. schott was an.
pointed 10 nominate permanent officers be voted for
ut the next meeting 10 be held in March
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-16
THE WESTINGHOUSE CONCERNS.
RI-SIyEsS MEN OF PITTSBURG WILL NOT
ADVANCE HELP.
EXPECTING \ RECEIVER FOR THE ELECTRIC
CoMPANY-wHN MR.. WESTINGHOUSE SAYS.

EXPECTING \ RECEIVER FOR THE ELECTRIC
coNpANY-wIIAT Mr.. WESTINGHOUSE SAYS.
pit,srurc Ian. 15.-Thc announcement this morn
Inc that the Advisory Board appointed by bankers ana
husuc- men of thi, city 10 look into the NesuhEou9o
Interests with a view Of canng the various concerns
I'm need Of assistance 100000 to carry them through
their present financial dinicuitcs. had returned 'no
rhccl Informing the subscribers that it would not De
advisable 10 u.e any Of the fund. occasioncd no sur
prse as tho action had been expected FOR sevei"A
dovs Tho result was there no material decline
in tho stocks today. Financicrs and stochholdera
NOW favor the appointment Of receiver for IN" West
lnehouee Electric Company, and an application u
court looking 10 that end Is expected IL J. 7u''u
that NJ Westinghouse is now In New orK ai'fr Iu'
and II successful I'm raising the necessary amount '
will Ic able ~ weather the storm. II Is ShId Mr
Westinghouse teleSraphcd rom Newton" "''' '''''
matters there are rosy.
ras generally b,l leved that there were two reasons
which led the Advisory Committee 10 return the money
IN III, subscribers being that the resolution uhucr
which the committee l. acting entalled upon IL tho
,-r,p cement for the extension Of all the Grains Oh
,en,ral credltors-somcthiug which world le'd 70
,,co,, ~ hard work and for which the members did
no. I,ov- time. tho other reason was. that the com
,ri,,ce conh not usc the money without practically
assuming tho direction Of the business OF tho ''mpof
which r. did not care to do. Tho capital stock Oh the
com,,py is $4,000 OOO and the par value OF the STOCK
$50 /, Is now selling AZ 81
Two suits were entered AGAINST the WestnghouSo
Electric Company this afternoon for small amounts
Ono was by the Keystone Bank. OF Erie fehh'' lot
- OOO and the other by Park Brothers 'o' s'eei
manufacturers Of this city, for $500
Paul d. Cravath. Of the hrm of Cravath Houston
couns.l for George Westinghouse. IT,. denied yc'cuS
that Mr.. Westinghouse ~, in danger oil making "''
,.tgpmcnt. lie explained that Mr.. Westinghouse
had come here IN the effort to float preferred stock,
and had been largely ~uccc, ful, % that he was al
right Mr. Crivath said that apparently the functions
~ the committee had come TO an end, OF u. 9% vi
choice Int most IL the money subscriber """u NC
obtaincd from other souicc-. ., 81
MR. Westinghouse could not be seen yesterday ~
toru1pp but referred Inquiries to III, counsel IL w,
la AZ tine Wind or Hotel last night that ne had lcll
The hotel announcing hi, intention OF returning 10
rIit- burg on the midnight trtin