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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-11-18
Yours respectfully,


u. BEAUDOIN,
Street Commissioner.
oh motion OF Alderman Campbell, the
report was accepted and ordered placed on
ME, by unanimous vote.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The liquor bonds of Charles Travis os
principal, with John j. Cathro and Edward
Hutton as sureties, and the liquor bond of
John Coppinger as principal with Frank
Beck and VIM. Oldenburg as sureties, was
presented
On motion of Alderman Alpern, the
Council took a recess of 5 minutes. MS q
committee of the whole, to examine the
same, AT the expiration of the time the
Council was called order, quorum present.
From the committee of the whole, recon-.
mending that the bond of John Coppinper
be approved of, and that the bond of Chas.
Travis be disapproved of.
On motion Of Alderman Fourier, the re-.
port OF the committee was accepted, approx
ed of and recommendations concurred in.
by vote as follows: Ayes-Alpern, Four
nler, Pack, Bowden, Campbell, Daoust and
Englefield. Nays-Placie, Guyott, Craw-
ford and Murphy.
Moved by Alderman Pack, that the Board
OF Health be instructed and empowered to
employ a veterinary surgeon to go around
and examine all the barns and stables in
the city for glandered horses. Carried by
vote as follows Ayes-Alpern, Pack,
Fourier, Bowden, Placie, Crawford, MUIR
ply, Campbell, Daoust and Englefeld.
Nays-Guyott.
Moved by Alderman Fourier, that the
City Marshal be instructed to remove four
Of the patrolmen from the police force.
Lost by vote as follows; Ayes-Fournier,
Pack, Bowden and Murphy. Nays-Al-
perm, Placie, Guyott, Crawford, Campbell,
Daoust and Englefeld.
Moved by Alderman Campbell, that the
Street Commissioner be instructed to set up
the scales in the market, on either brick or
stone foundation, whichever in his iudg-
ment he deems best. Carried by unani-
nous vote.
On motion of Alderman Murphy, the
Council took recess of 10 minutes to make
a report for paving to be done during the
summer of 1892. At expiration of time,
Council called to order, quorum present.
To The Mayor and Aldermen Of the City Of
Alpena:
GENTLEMEN-Your Committee on Streets
and Sewers beg leave to submit the follow
ing estimate of the paving for the year 1892;
First ward-Three blocks on State and
First streets
Second ward-From Chisholm street to
Washington avenue, on Third street and
from Second to Fifth, on Lockwood street.
Third ward-Fifh street, from Chisholm
street TO Washington avenue. River street
from Eighth to Ninth, and Eighth street,
from River to Chisholm streets.
Fifth WARDEN Miller street, from Mills
street to Long Lake avenue. On Merchant
street. from Fletcher to Miller streets.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
JOHN j. MURPHY.
AUGURE FOURNIER.
Committee on Streets and Sewers.
On motion of Alderman Alpern, the re-
port was laid on the table, by vote as fol.
lows Ayes-Alpern, Pack, Bowden, Pla-
Gle, Guyott, Crawford, Campbell, Daoust
and Englefeld. Nays-Fournier and MUIR
ply.
On motion of Alderman Fournier the
Council adjourned.
MICHAEL OBRIEN,
w. A. McDoNALD, Mayor.
Recorder.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-11-18
Detroit Markets.

The following quotations are copied
from the Detroit Free Press:
Apples, 81. 90 to $500 per bushel.
Butter, 1sc to 30c per pound.
Live fowls, &c to Sc per pound.
Live turkeys, Sc to loc per pound.
Eggs, zoe to 22c per pound.
Flourper barrel, sL75t to $3.50.
Hay baled, Si1.00 10 $500 per ton.
Oats per bushel, 33c to 35c.
Onions per bushel, 5000 to 500.
Pork, 1918 to Sl3.25 per Dbl.
Potatoes per bushel, 200 to soc.
Wheat, 5000 to 5000 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, 1891-11-18
w GATHER.

The following will show the tempera-
ture at the cities mentioned below-ob-
servations being taken simultaneously by
U. S. weathers, at o'clock p. NJ, during
the week ending November 10Th, 1901:
O'CLOCK p. NJ. OBSERVATION.
Day observation was taken, 10 IL IL IS 1.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-11-18
free from lime, alum, and all extraneous substances,
and ABSOLUTELY PURE 1t is in every way
superior to every similar preparation. WITNESS ::

find the Royal Baking Powder far superior to the
others. It is pure, contains none but wholesome in
gradients is Of 73 per cent. greater strength.
FIX VALApE NJ D.,
Public Analyst, Dominion Of Canada.
The Royal Baking Powder is perfectly heathful, and
free from every deleterious substances purest quality
and highest in strength Of any baking powder Of which
have knowledge
VIM. McMuRTRIE, E M, Phi. D.,
Late Chief Chemist Agricultural Department.
The Royal Baking Powder is absolutely pure. II
is undoubtedly the purest and most reliable baking
powder offered to the public.
HENRY A. MOTT, Phi. D.,
Late Chemist for u. S. Government.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-11-18

On motion of alderman Campbell, the
report was accepted and recommendations
concurred in, and warrants ordered drawn
ior the payment of the same, by unanimous
vote.
10 me honorable The Common Council of
me city Of Alpena: -"
uLSSTLEMEN-I beg leave to report the
cost OF materials and labor Of the market
the following bills. "''
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-11-18

The United States Government tests Chemical Di-
vision, Agricultural Department. show Royal Baking
Powder cream Of tartar powder superior to all others
in leavenng strength See BULLETIN -, AG. DEP,
p. 500.
| find the Royal Baking Powder superior to all the
others in every respect II is purest and strongest
WALTER S. HArNEs, M. D.,
Prof. Chemistry Rush Medical College,
Consulting Chemist Chicago Board Of Health, etc.
have found the constituents OF Royal Baking Pow
der to be of high degree Of purity free from adul
teration admixture Of deleterious substances.
J. w. MALLET, Phi. D., F. r. S.,
Prof Of Chemistry, University Of Virginia.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1891-08-15
DIAsoLlCAL CASE OF ROBBERY.
The Victim Hanged Three Times to Fore
Him to Yield His Wealth

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Aug. l5.-In Win.
ston county, Alabama, Wednesday night
band of four masked men broke into the
residence of Colonel John Coyle, prom
inent citizen, and dragging him from his
bed to the back yard, covered him with
pistols, and demanded the hiding place
of his money. He refused to tell them,
aud they strung him up to tree. When
half dead he was taken down, but still re.
fused to comply with their demand
Recognized Two Neighbors.
The hanging was repeated until after
the third time, when he was taken down
UNCONSCIOUS. When he revived the rob.
bers again made their demand, but Coyle
refused. They were in the act of hanging
him again, when he consented to lead
them to the spot where his money was
hidden. They got $500 and fed. a posse
is in pursuit. Coyle says he recognized
two of his former neighbors.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1891-08-15
BURIAL OF JAS. RUSSELL LOWELL
The Poet and Diplomat Sleeps in til
Bosom of Mother Earth

The Poet and Diplomat Sleeps in the
Bosom of Mother Earth.
Boston, Aug 15.-The last scene in the
earthly career of Americas great poet and
statesman James Russell Lowell occurred
yesterday at Elmwood, the place of his
birth and the scene of his early and most
famous literary labors. Promptly at ll:30
O'Clock the casket, which was simple in
the extreme. was placed in the hearse,
which was followed by three carriages,
the first tive containing Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Burnett, the poets daughter and
her husband, the two children and nurse,
while in the last carriage were the domes-
tics of the family, who have been in the
household for years.
Bishop-Elect Brooks Oficiates.
The funeral cortege passed from the
grounds into Elmwood and thence
through Brattle, Mason, Gordon, and
Peabody streets to Appleton chapel
which long before had been filled wit h
representatives of all classes The inter-
ment was made in the family lot at Mt.
Auburn, whittier large funeral cortege
accompanied the remains, after the
services at Appleton chapel, which were
conducted by BishopElect Brooks and
Dean Lawrence, of the Cambridge Epis-
cOpal Theological school
Rock Island daily Argus., 1891-08-15
kidnappinS In Moline

Eli Fimbley and wife, of Moline, sep
arsted some months ago since which time
the 5-yesr-old daughter. Jessie, has re-
msined with the mother. This morning
the fa,her in company with Attorney ].
NJ. Beardsley, of this city, went TO the
residence of Mrs. Fim5ley and seized the
child and attempted to carry it off. Of
ticer Kearney hearing the screams of the
mother pursued the father secured the
child, and this afternoon Fimbley is being
tried for abduction.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1891-08-15
The Western Association ColIap.e,

MILWAUKEE, Aug 15.-President Gill
lette, of the Milwaukee Base Ball
association. received dispatch from
Cincinnati yesterday afternoon stating
that Louisville, st. Louis, Wash
ington, Boston, and Baltimore have as
sented to the proposed transfer of the
Cincinnati American association team to
Milwaukee. This move of Milwaukee
without doubt mean the collapse of the
Western association. King Kelly, of
the Cincinnati club has returned to the
National league
Rock Island daily Argus., 1891-08-15
sr.LL ANoTsER JESSE JAMES.
He Gets Even with n Faro Bank with the
Help of a Revolver.


DAYTON, o., Aug. ia boldly con-
ceived robbery, which has touch of the
Jesse James method, occurred here about
the noon hour yesterday. Sam Wagner
and son keep palatial saloon with gam
bling rooms upstairs at 10 South Main
street, During the past three days a
stranger, who claimed Chattanooga,
Tenn; as his home, has been here playing
faro bank, and lost large sum of money.
Early yesterday morning the stranger
went broke and begged for loan. Sam
Wagner, Sr., accommodated him and the
stranger signed "E E Poleng" to a re-
ceipt. Poleng went ont and lost $40
against another faro bank. With the re-
mainder be bought himself double ac-
tion revolver.
Walked or with the Roll.
At noon Poleng entered Wagner's gam
bling rooms. Steve and Bill Lecompte,
well known gamblers, and s. Wagner,
Sr., were the only occupants of the room.
Pulling out his revolver Poleng ordered
Wagner to hand over the bank roll. Il
will kiln two Of you and then shoot my
self" grimly said the robber. The roll,
amounting to S196, was handed out, and
Poleng coolly made his escape, present
ing his revolver at several persons who
ctempted to detain him. No trace of him
has yet been found.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1891-08-15
Low Fares for Odd Fellows.

ST LOUIS, Aug. 15.-B. Woodward,
president of the transportation commits.
sion in charge of the arrangements for
bringing the delegates to the sovereign
grand lodge of the Independent Order OF
Odd Fellows, commencing iu this city
Sept. p, announces that he has com.
pleted arrangements with all railroads
centering at this point to transport all
members of the order wishing to visit St.
Louis on this occasion for one fare for
the round trip, good to return as late as
Sept. IS.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1891-08-15
HE SERVED THE PAPERS.
Ex-senator ingalls, Son a Man of Actio
When Necessary.

." men &NcCcsSdrNs
ATCHIsoN, Kan, Aug. 15-Ellsworth h
ingalls,, young attorney of this city, the
eldest son of ex-senator John J. Ingalls,,
Thursday had a personal encounter with
DR.. Wood, the millionaire president of
the National Bank of Commerce of Kansas
City. ingalls, went into Woods bank to
serve some papers pertaining to the How
ell Lumber company's failure Wood
read the papers over carefully and then
informed Ingalls, that he not only refused
to accept such service, but that Ingalls,
should not leave them in the Office or any
where in the building
Tackled the Wrong Man.
Wood seized the papers and crowded
them into his visitors pocket, and at the
same time attempted to push him out of
the door. This act of violence aroused In
gals ire. He turned upon Wood, and
seizing him by the coat collar shook
him around the room as terrier would a
rat. Having done this Ingalls, jammed
the papers into Woods pockets and de-
partad
Rock Island daily Argus., 1891-08-15
The Detroit Rowing Regatta.

DETROIT, Aug l5.-The Northwestern
Rowing association began its regatta yes
terday. The races were well contested.
Edward Durnan, of. Toronto, won the
singles in 1912. The first heat of the four
oars was won by the Westerns, of St.
Louis, in 9:55, and the second heat by the
Wyandottes in 9:46. The latter also won
the third heat in 9:O51s The Modoc club
won the pair oars in 1925. The Owash-
tanoRgs had walkover for the dou BILE
sculls; time, 1928 In the four-oared gig
race the Wolverines won; time. Gas
Rock Island daily Argus., 1891-08-15

where they spent q few hours visiting
different points of interest. and returning
on 6. special train over the c., NJ. s. ST
P, at $50 o'clock.
Krel & Math take the lead in turning ou
the finest. purest and best in the three
cities. Try them when you want some
| thing nice in cream.
Nels Willedsen has opened new sam
pie room at 1431 Sixth avenue. where he
will hereafter dispense all kinds of re,
freshing drinks and will be pleased to SET
all his old friends and many new ones.
Mrs E Normoyle, of Rural. and Mrs.
Mary A. Garry, of this CITY. left this
morning for New York city. and in few
days will sail for Ireland. where they will
spend few months visiting in their girl.
hood homes.
The tri-cities were to large extent
wrapped in utter darkness last evening
owing to the havoc the lightning played
the night before with the plant Of the
Merchants Electric Light company in
Moline.
All those who 60 to the Watch tower
tomorrow should not fail to hear the
celebrated laughing solo by George W.
johnson in the phonoersph, also a cornet
solo by Levy the champion of the world,
and full selection of the United States
Marine bands pieces as played at Wash
ington. Phonograph at tower pavilion.
A normal school department will be
added this fail to Augus.sna College
and Theological e-minary. Tie a.-i..
object of this department will be to pre-
pare teachers for high schools. The in.
stitution will then contain an academic
department, classical and scientific COL
legiaie department, a commercial college,
conservatory of music, normal school
and theological seminary.
You cannot afford to miss the oppor.
tunity tomorrow afforded by the two
leading singing societies. the Arion and
Davenport Msennerchor. assisted by
Strasser's Celebrated Union band at
Schuetzen park in Davenport. The selec-
tions. vocal and instrumental. are of the
highest order A great ball will be in
augurated after the concert. Admission
to the park 25 cents; children under 10
years, free.
Every character in Little Trixie," the
jolly comedy success of five seasons past,
is taken by a thoroughly competent ar
tist Miss Kittie DeLsrme impersonates
the romping, bright spirited. witty Trixie,
while Lloyd Neal successfully Character
ICES the eccentric old gentleman. Socrates
Winterpippiu. Tony West, as Pete, the
coon, will drive the blues from the most
detected and unhappy bosom. The
specislties are of high order, pleasing
to the most fastidious person. The piece
is inEerspersed with numerous songs,
dances, sketches. trios, duets. qusrtettes,
banjo and other solos, etc Harpers
theatre tonight.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1891-08-15
On the Chicago Race Courses.

CHICAGO, Aug. 15-The winning horses
at Hawthorne yesterday were: Mill, ..
mile, 1:04; Carus, Is miles, 1:5s; Dun
garven, u miles, ZIG; Maud B., q mile
lii; Ethel, 3s mile. 1:29
At Garfield park: Blue Maid 61s fur
longs, 1:22; Orlie, q mile, 1:O1; Alaha
l l-l6 miles, l:41$4; Redina, IS mile, l:025.
Neva c., / mile, 1:4215; Robin Hood ant
Ben Cox ran dead heat in the second
race, l mile. In the un-off Cox was
pulled, and with the owner and jockey rulet
off; all bets were declared. off, and the
race given to San Saba; time, las aud
1:413x
Rock Island daily Argus., 1891-08-15
CURIOUS FATALITY.
Man Killed While Asleep by a
Meteor.
A HORRIBLE SIGHT FOR NEIGHBoRs


fully Mangled-Portions of the Stone
Found Under the Floor-TerribIe Ef-
feet of the Explosion of Ia.ooo Pounds
of Powder-Thres Lives Lost and Man
gled Remains Scattered Around.
BEGHAMToN, n Y, Aug, ia
strange story OF death and destruction
comes from Devils Hole" small ham
let located in Elk county, Pa. where
Thomas Lucas was instantly killed by a
falling star. Lucas was a resident of Chi
csgo, where, until few years ago, he con.
/, Quoted a small cigar stand. Business be-
coming poor, and beset with financial
difficulties, Lucas decided to come east
and mend his fortune. Having relatives
in Pennsylvania, with his wife and little
child he drifted to Devils Hole, " where
he leased small piece of property. intend
ing TO enlarge his possessions as fortune
favored him. But misfortunes never
come singly, and two months ago, after a
short illness his wife died. leaving him
alone with his little daughter
Awakened by a Loud Crash.
The evening of Monday. Aug 10, will
be long remembered in northern Pennsyl-
vania and southern New York as the oc-
casion of brilliant metoric display.
About = o'clock on the morning of Aug
II neighbor residing near Lucas was
aroused by the little girl, who said there
was something wrong with her papa. She
was awakened by loud crash, and
bright light for an instant filled her room.
followed by an overpowering odor of burn
ing cloth She called to her father, but
received no reply. She became frightened
and fastened to the neighbor's. \ party
at once repaired to the Lucas homestead,
where fearful sight met their gaze
Mangled Form of the Father.
Directly over the bed occupied by Lucas
was large hole in the ceiling. while plas-
tering was scattered in all directions. On
the bed lay the mangled form of Lucas
His head had been partially torn of. On
the blood.stained pillow lay one eve and
several teeth, while blood and brains be
smeared the head board Adjoining was
large hole burnt through the bed cloth
ing and piercing the floor. As there was
no cellar to the house the floor boards
were removed
A Meteoric Rock Found.
Imbedded in the earth was found large
piece of rock weighing fully twenty-five
pounds, which was yet warm. This con.
tirmed the belief that the house had been
struck by a portion of an exploded me-
teor. The odor of burned cloth origin
ated from the scorche ed bed clothing, and
singed feathers. The remains Of the I'M
fortunate individual have been inferred in
tAe village cemetery, pending the action
of Chicago relatives, while the little girl
Is being cared for by neighbor
Rock Island daily Argus., 1891-08-15
A Meteoric Rock Found.
TERRIBLE EXPLOSION OF POWDER.
Magazine Containing 14.OOO Pounds
Goes Up-Three Men Killed.

Magazine Containing 14.OOO Pounds
Goes Up-Three Men Killed.
CATLETTsBURG, Ky, Aug. 15.-Yester-
day morning terrible explosion of IA, 600
pounds of powder occurred in the Central
City powder factory. in which three men
are known TO have been killed and several
badly injured. The whistle had not
sounded which calls the men TO work,
when suddenly a mighty shock was felt by
those in the vicinity of the mill. A cloud
of smoke was seen to rise from the spot
where the magazine stood which dark
ened the sun SO that none could see what
was going on, and amid the gloom, the
nose of falling timber and broken iron
could be heard in all directions.
One Mans Remains Picked Up.
As soon as the deadly shower of debris
had ceased the survivors started to hunt
for the wounded. Portions of the remains
of man named Bates We're found some
distance from the wreck. He was known
tn have been in the building at the time
of the accident. Timothy Cooney is miss
ing and is supposed to be killed. 4 mans
leg was found in the afternoon which leads
to the belief that a third man is killed.
George Wells, of Guyandotte, was so
badly injured that he died at II o'clock.
Searching for Other Victims.
Searching parties are busy in the neigh
borhood, and it is feared that others NAV
yet be found who were not known to
have been on the ground. The magazine
was carried away entirely, with the ex-
ception Of some heavy pieces of machin-
cry. Another large building was badly
shattered aid it is feared that fire may
yet reach'the powder stored there. The
loss to the company will be about s25, 600
The damages will be repaired at once
Rock Island daily Argus., 1891-08-15
Social Events.

The Misses Gilmore entertained the
Avon club at their home on Second ave.
nue. last evening A large number were
present. refreshments were serverd, and
the evening pleasantly spent il dancing
and social amusements. Prof. Otto's
orchestra furnished the music.
Following are those present:
Misses
Clara Gilmore Bessie Gilmore
Aggie Gilmore Irene Rosepfield
Josephine Hawes Florence Dart
Tlllle Hass Grace Kahlke
Messrs-
Harry Gilmore Tu'1v White
Fred Loeb All Van Patten
Fay Harper Oscar Schmidt
Louis Rosenheld Will Walker
George Champion Samuel Darrah
W McFarlane Smith
wDart
Marvin Beardsley gave a novel enter.
tainment in the way of fish supper to a
number of his friends at the camp on
Vandruff's island last evening. About
30 couple were present, dancing was
INDUCED IN and q royal time had by ev-
eryone present.
Miss Maggie Ohlweiler gave a very
pleasant party to her young friends at her
home on Fourth avenue last evening A
large number were present and the even
ing was enjoyably spent by all.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1891-08-15

CHICAGO, Aug. 15.-The Inter-Ocean has
a special from New York to the effect that
the reason Jay Gould took his western
trip is that at meeting of general mana
gers at Windsor hotel, New York, a few
weeks ago he tainted and had to be ear
ried from the meeting. The matter was
kept secret until now, when it leaked
IN
Rock Island daily Argus., 1891-08-15
He Can BE Well Shared

COLUMBUS, O., Aug 15.-John E. Val
entine, alias ~Stiffy Jack, noted bank
robber, is dying in state prison here of
consumption. One Of his big pieces of
work is said to be the robbery of the
Ocean bank in New York in 1886.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1891-08-15
The Grand Army.Adjusant General.

ALBANY, Aug 15.-Captain John Pal
mer, commander-in-c chief of the Grand
Army Of the Republic, has selected as ad-
jutant general Colonel Phisterer, a-ting
assistant adjutant general Of the state of
New York
Rock Island daily Argus., 1891-08-15
Cincinnati Furniture Factory Burned

CINCINNATI. Aug. i5-The furniture
factory of Stille & Duhlmeier on the cor
ner Of Wade street and Dalton avenue
was completely destroyed by fire last
evening. The loss will probably exceed
100000 Insured
Rock Island daily Argus., 1891-08-15

For beauty, for comfort. for improve.
ment of the complexion, use orly Poz
zoni's Powder; there is nothing equal to
il
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-08-23
New Suits.

The following instruments were filed to-day with District Clerk Emanuel;
 Martin Costello vs. Amelie Toquet ct al, claim and delivery.
 Juan Pedro Camou vs. Frank Val enzuela; quieting title to San Rafael del Valle grant.
 Juan Pedro Camou vs. Ramon Es- calanie; same.
 Juan Pefro Camou Ss. simon r. Galien; same. Juan Pedro Canon vs. H W. Has selgren; same.
 Juan Pedro Camou vs k. B. Clark !; two suits; same. Juan Pedro CamOu vs. James Wolf; same.
 Juan Pedro Camou vs. Leyi Scran- ton; san e.
 Juan Pedro Camou vs. Hilaria Com ez; same.
 Juan Pedro Camou vs- W. c. Green ; same. Suan Pedro CamOu ys. J. Y. Eickers and B. A Packard same.
 Juan Pedro Camou ys. Cornelius i Harrington same. Juan Pedro Camou vs. Wm. F. ! Banning, same. Juan Pedro Camou vs. Starks Sar- dam and Chas G, Johnston same.
 Juan Pedro Cauou vs. Joseph Hoef- i Ter; same.