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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-30

Distinguished Republican ex-member
of Congress from Ohio, thus speaks
of his observations in his recent visit
to Europe as member of the Worlds
Fair Board of Invitation:
The first thing when I got to Bre-
men / began to look for pauper
labor. hunted for it in Hamberg,
in SaAony. I secured Berlin for it.
but not one pauper laborer could l
find. There are more loafers in an
American city than there are in all
Germany.
This is true. The "pauper labor
of Europe is not to be found in its
manufacturing cities. That labor is
not employed. in making the dress
goods, the glassware and pottery, the
iron and steel goods and other manu-
features that we keep out of our
markets by heavy taxes to prevent
their competing with. and perhaps
lowering the price of, like articles
made at home. The "pauper labor"
of Europe and of the world is employ
ed in raising the wheat and the
cotton and the other farm products
with which the American farmer has
to compete, not in his own market,
but in the markets of the world.
The wheat-growers of Missouri and
Illinois do not compete among them
selves alone. but with the wheat
growers Of Europe. South America
and Asia. To quote words used by
Mr.. Carlisle in the House
The lately emancipated serfs Of
Russia, the oppressed peasantry of
Hungary, the ryot of India, who
lives on millet and rice and sleeps on
the floor of bamboo hut, all pour
the products Of their labor into the
free markets of Europe to be sold in
competition with the grain from our
Western States and territories.
Moreover, the Western farmer pays
the cost Of carrying his grain to the
European markets, there to receive
the price of it which such compete
ton fixes, and that price so fixed
makes the price at which he sells his
entire crop.
And yet the only man who does
compete with foreign "pauper labor,
and who carries his product, at his
own expense. four or FIVE thousand
miles to sell it in such competition, is
the man who is chiefly taxed, under
our tariff laws, to support manufactur.
ers who refuse to compete, even in
our own markets, with the fabrics
made by the best skilled and best
paid foreign labor,-Congressman
Wilson.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-30

Gov. Campbell, in a speech during
the late campaign in Ohio, said in
regard to the protective tariff tax
robberies: II regret that I have not
time to properly present the indict.
ment Of that overgrown monster
which, masquerading in the garb OF
protection. subsists on the wage.work.
err and the agriculturist. Yearly
farming is growing more Improbable,
our commerce is swept from the seas
and that industry abandoned. Under
protection the splendid palaces OF
protected manufacturers are crown
ing the hills, while imported Huns,
Italians and Bohemians are displac-
ing American citizens. These, who
are sometimes called the rotten rich,
are defying the people and seeking
through venal process to destroy the
reputation, the honor and the estate
of any who may wage war vigorously
in the cause Of the people. We are
rapidly reaching a condition which
was predicted by Abraham Lincoln
when he uttered these words: AS a
result Of the war corporations have
been epthroned, an cru of high prices
will follow, the money power will en-
deavor to prolong its reign until all
wealth is aggregated in the hands of
the few and the republic is lost. To
convince you that that prediction is
being realized, ! cite you to the utter.
ances Of Republican Congressman
(Butterworth) from Ohio, who said
in congress that he could upon the
ten fingers Of his hands count the
men who had added more to their
wealth In the last ten years than had
been added to the wealth Of all the
agriculturists in any state in the
union"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-30
Before the Peoples Court Later,

The United States Supreme Court
is now considering the validity of the
Mckinley Tariff act from a consitu-
tional standpoint, several important
cases brought by leading importers
being under review. The people OF
the United States are only moderate
ly interested in technical fights against
the Mckinley law. The next time
they get chance they may decide to
relieve the Supreme Court of any fur.
Their trouble by means Of the Austria.
liam ballot.-Chicago News.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-30
Crisp on the Tariff.

TO show where Speaker Crsip
stands on the great overshadowing is.
sue by which the Democracy must
stand or fall 10 '92, we quote the fol-
lowing words Of his from the New
York World
"The committee on Ways and
Means haye spent months of restless
days and sleepless nights trying to
find out what will give relief to the
farmers of this country. can sug.
gest a plan of relief in FIVE minutes.
Modify the existing tariff laws; re-
duce taxation permit some reason
able competition in the market; de-
stroy trusts accord equal rights to
all and special privileges to none.
Do these things aud you will help
him. Give the farmer free salt.
That would help a little. You give
II to the fisherman on the coast Of
Maine and on the coast of Massachu.
sets; why not give ito the farmers :
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-30

This League, this Ring of the
Rings and Trust of the Trusts, this
master thief of modern politics, owns
the Federal Government. 1t owns
every Republican leader. The Presi.
dent is it's servant and majority of
the Senate are its attorneys. 1t has
had twenty-three years of plumber,
demanding and receiving about every
six years additional power. In 1883
the popular vote against it was 100,-
600; in 1890 the popular vote against
it was 100000. But what did or
does the Protective League of the 45O
bands Of protected thieves caro- what
the majority of the people against
them may be. 1t owns and holds the
Government. 1t buys the Preside ncy
or the Senate or the Supreme Court,
as may be necessary. In the face OF
the Northern and Western uprising
at the ballot. box. more in contempt
than because any increase was wanted
it ordered an increase in the awful
opportunities for the Trusts to rot
the people, and Mckinley bill, rails
ing the legal "taxes" they might i'm
pose upon and collect from the people
from s1.100,0OO,O0O yearly to over
81 $50. 100000, was passed by its
hired men to show the people their
impotence
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-30
State Tax.

As we have previously stated, the
Pioneer manager, who has very little
regard for the truth Of his statements
has been making a vain effort tc
create a feeling of dissatisfaction
among tax payers, by telling his
readers that the State tax in Alpena
county was "double the amount il
was last year." For instance
Estate taxes doubled in this county
by Democratic State administra-
tion."-Pioneer, Oct. so.
Now. will that would-be a Republi-
can manager of the Pioneer come out
square footed and tell his readers
that in making the above statement
he uttered an outrageous falsehoodf
If the facts were in accordance with
his assertion, the State tax in this
county this year would be s13,486 80,
whereas the truth is the State tax for
Alpena county for 1891 is S7.666 AZ,
being 1929 80 more than in 1890, so
that in this little item there is false
hood of s5,S19.S6 to be charged up to
the dishonest statement Of the Pioneer
Of Oct 80,
And again we quote his own langu-
age;
"Alpena county's State tax is
doubled this year by a Democratic
State administration. Pioneer, Nov.
6.
The same falsehood, nearly $4,000
of wilful, wanton, malicious lie. in
an effort to discourage and dishearten
taxpayers, and tendency to frighten
all enterprises that might be looking
IN this direction with view of locat-
ing in our midst.
Pioneer of Nov. 10: "and
yet State taxes haye been doubled
bye Democratic State administration. "
Then on Nov. 20, the same Demo.
cratic editor of the Republican Pho.
ueer, the 2S-cent grumbler, gives his
readers the following;
1.-THE State tax for Alpena county
this year amounts to s7,666.46, tho
highest tax ever levied in this county,
and $4,000 mere than last year."
Here il will be seen that this o.
cent bowler has come down from his
high horse Of double" and calls it
$4,000 more" still uttering a false.
hood to the amount Of s2,076.7O.
Pioneer of Nov. II: estate taxes
are due next week. When you notice
that your tax is double what it was
last year, don't curse the poor treasur-
err"
In the above extract it will be seen
that this mighty good and pure
wielder of the editorial quill of the
Pioneer has again mounted to his
double" position, and tells once more
his S5.S19.86 falsehood. And he is
still in the "double business in his is.
sue of Dec. 4, where he says:
"When you .'ay your taxes this fall
just look ut your State tax. You will
find it double what it was last year."
Now Mr.. Pioneer, we have given
you some figures to digest, and we
would suggest that in all fairness to
the people of this county who pay tax
es, you come out square-toed, and tell
your readers that the plain facts and
figures show that, with hope Of
making political capital, you have
lied most outrageously about the
State taxes of Alpena county. Tell
them also, that when you said "the
county has not the wealth she had
five or ten years ago. that you don't
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-30
Steve Elkins is a dirtier maj

Steve Elkins is a dirtier man in
every respect, morally, politically and
personally than Dan Soper knows
how to be; but he has just been con-
frmed as Secretary Of War, and the
Republican papers are not bowling
about it. Instead of exposing their
own dirty linen, they fold it up with
care and save it in their best bureaus
-Ypsilanti Sentinel.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-30

consume the surplus products of a
single good agricultural county in
Missouri; and one more great and
greedy pauper industry to be fed,
pampered and supported. according to
its own demands, from the hard and
honest earnings of the taxpayers OF
the country.-William l.. Wilson.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-30
A reciprocity organ says that "fo

A reciprocity organ says that "for-
eign consumers are to have cheaper
food" as the result of Mr.. Blaine's
saving free trade clause to the Mo-
Kinley act. Thanks for this admis
sion that the tariff is tax paid by
the consumer. and that removing il
makes the taxed article cheaper.
What's the matter with extending
this boon to Americans New York
World.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-30

know anything about what the
county was worth at that time.
1t is just such grumbling and
growing as has appeared in the
Pioneer, without foundation, that
tend to create a distrust and dissatis-
fed feeling among business people,
and make capital loath to invest in
enterprises calculated to build up a
community.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-30

Our Republican friends are con-
stantly asserting that the tariff does
not add anything to the price of do
nestle commodities that are protect
ed" If such is the case why did
they give bounty to sugar growers
to compensate them for the duty they
took off sugar 7-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-30
Catarrh in Colorado.

l used Ely's Cream Balm for dry CO.
tarrh. II proved cure.-B. F. Weeks,
Denver.
Ely's Cream Balm Is especially adapted
as remedy for catarrh which is aggra-
waited by alkaline dust and dry Winds
w. A. Hover, druggist, Denver.
/ can recommend Ely's Cream Balm to
all sufferers from dry catarrh from per-
sonal experience. Michael Herr, pharm.
acist, Denver.
Ely's Cream Balm has cured many cas-
90 Of catarrh. 1t is In constant demand.
Geo. w. Hoyt, pharmacist, Cheyenne,
WV.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-30

Give him free bagging. in which the
farmer Of the west sacks his corn and
with which the farmer in the south
wraps his cotton. Give him free iron
ties, with which in the south he binds
his cotton bales and with which in
the west he baleS his hay. Give him
some reduction on his hats. on his
wooden cloths, and on his cotton
goods. In that way, and in that way
only. you benefit the great mass of
the farmers of the south and west.
You con not increase the price of
their products by protective-tariff
duties, but you can decrease to them
the cost of production and living by
reducing the tariff on those articles
used to make their crops and on those
articles of necessity which all families
must use. Any further information
that may be desired, will be found in
my speeches. "-"Charles F. Crisp"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-30

It would be awkward if, after the
President shall have issued his procla-
nation imposing tariff duties on hides,
tea, sugar and coffee from unrecipro-
cal countries, the Supreme Court
should decide that the clause of the
tariff act authorizing such action was
Observation-Disclosures Rec
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-30

But for our Ubiquitous tariff and
navigation laws New England enter
prise would have a fine feet Of fast
steamers in the place of Norwegian
hulks that are now seen along the
wharves. Boston Globe.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-30
Weather.

The following will show the tempera-
ture at the cities mentioned below-ob-
servations being taken simultaneously by
U. 8. weathers. at 8 o'clock p. NJ, during
the week ending December 97th, 1891;
O'CLOCK p. NJ. OBSERVATION.
Day obsaryation taksn a.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-30
Detroit Markete.

The following quotations are copied
from the Detroit Free Press
Apples. 9i.Io to s:.25 per bushei.
Butter. 10c to 2ec per pound.
Live fowls. &c to Sc per pound.
Live turkeys, DC to 10c per pound
Eggs. 1sc to $50 per pound.
Flour per barrel, s475to $3.50
Hay baled. $3.50 to s14.o0 per ton.
Oats per bushel. 3sc to a5c.
Onions per bushel, 30. 80 to 1910.
Pork. sii.25 to $500 per Dbl.
Potatoes per bushel, 25c to SOC.
Wheat. 5000 to eo.05 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, 1891-12-30

English SPAWN Liniment removes all
hard, soft or calloused Jumps and blem-
ishes from horses, blood spavins, curbs,
splints, sweeney, ring-bone, stiles, all
swollen threats, coughs, sprains, etc.
Save $50 by use Of one bottle. Warrant.
cd the most wonderful blemish cure ever
known. Sold by E. G. Spens, druggist,
Apena, Mich. 1O5Sme
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-30
Wednesday. Dec. 80, 1891.

Chairman Clarkson would be glad
to shift the issue from tariff reform,
without doubt. But until tariff taxes
are lifted from our industries this will
remain the issue.-Boston Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-30
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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-30

Itch on human and horses and all AMI
mails cured In 30 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion. This never fails. Sold
by Z. G. Spens, druggist, Alpena, Mich.
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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-12-30

It means that for the next 10 days (sale ending Dec
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-08
Nf1}!ilslGZE5gle
THE BROOK

LITTLE gwectheaxt. you've forgotten
How ybu played for me one night
Twas the sweet old Brook of Tennyson-your
eyes were shining bright,
And the lamplight softly fell upon the splendor
OF your hair
Your checks aglow-the sunset clouds
Were not so passing fair.
heard the sweet, low, pebbly
Sound OF waters ripping free;
The murmuring trees. the whispering grass
and drone Of drowsy bee.
1t was softly singing summer in some shady
woodland nook,
And my soul began to pulsate
With the rhythm of the Brook.
seemed to see your laughing face
At the bottom Of the stream
a wav ring, feeting water nymph from some
Greek poets dream,
And your blue eyes seemed to beckon and then
laugh In elfsh glee
On that dear old winter evening
When you played the Brook for me.
Little sweetheart, you've forgotten.
But the tinkle of that tune
Is still ringidg in my mem'ry like soft bird
songs heard in June.
And the love that came that evening with that
rippling little river,
Though years may come and years may go.
WIN still go on foreverl"
Thomas l.. Wood in Detroit Free Press.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-08
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