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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-05-13
AS VIEWED FROM THE WEST.

SAN Francisco, Cal, May 3, 1892
Among the leading Democrats of the
Pacific Coastsis John 2. Irish, formerly
editor of the Alta California, and now
Secretary and Treasurer of the Board
of Yosemite Valley and Big Tree
Grove Commissioners.
Mr.. Irish came here from Iowa sew.
eral years ago and Immediately took a
place in the front rank of the Demo-
Gratis of the Pacific Coast. He is one
of the ablest stump speakers in the
Union, and has done excellent service
in all the exciting political campaigns
for the past twenty years. He ran for
Governor of Iowa in the old days,
when it was merely form to fill out a
ticket.
Mr.. Irish keeps himself thoroughly
informed of the condition of public
sentiment on the Pacific Coast. He
does this both by correspondence and
travel, and by his large acquaintance
with men west of Missouri River. He
is everywhere known as staunch
friend of Mr.. Cleveland, and readily
consented to give his views upon the
condition of sentiment here relating to
that gentleman, as we'll as upon the
Silver question as it affects the politics
of the Pacific Coast.
"The States west of the Missouri
River" said Mr.. Irish, "are supposed
to make silver, free silver, silver coined
at the minis, at a~statutory ratio widely
disjointed from the actual ratio with
gold, sole and guiding and control
ling issue in their politics. The Guilt
walton of this supposition in the East
has been the special task of the West
ern wing of Republican Protectionists.
They have held out false lights to lure
the Democracy, and that their imposi-
ton has so nearly succeeded is one OF
the marvels of these days.
"These Western States are squeezed
by protection. Their resources are
drained by it. Their agricultural
greatness has departed. Their crops
year after year, have cost more to pro.
duce than they have brought in the
market at the farm price.
while this was the case, while
wheat was the lowest it has been since
1880, the silver wing of the Protection
Party bruised the defenseless air with
the cutlery that the value of the silver
rupee of India and bushel of wheat
were always interchangeable, and that
therefore low silver produced low
priced wheat. But famine fell
upon the fields of Europe last year and
wheat went up while silver went down.
An enormous aggregate of money
came to US for our food produced sur
plus of 1891, required by the millions
of consumers in Europe. But where is
that money? 1t should have fabricated
trade from ocean to ocean, bat it has
not. Here on the Pacific as yonder on
the Atlantic, and in the vast Mediter,
ranean region between, the mournfu
CRY is the same, depressed business
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-05-13

The advocates of the high tariff tax
alton make their case ridiculous in the
sight of the world when they argue
that enhanced import duties lessons
the prices Of commodities, and in the
next breath claim that the farmers Of
America are benefited by the increased
duties imposed upon agriculture prod
ucts by the Mckinley law.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-05-13

The Bennett Law Democrats, who
followed their political convictions so
far as to support Gov. Hoard in the
political contest of two years ago, must
certainly be disgusted with their late
political bed fellows, the republicans,
who, because of defeat, have turned
tail and deserted the school issue -
under lying principles and all.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-05-13
True in Part.
The Chicago Inter Ocean.

Senator Villas is now and then men
toned as a possible candidate for the
Presidency. But not with his advice
or consent. He is loyal to Cleveland
and not the kind of man play double.
But the plain truth is that he is head
taller than any Democrat mentioned
in the West. Villas was, however, a
too courageous and enthusiastic Union
soldier to meet the Democratic de-
mands of 1892.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-05-13
The Right Kind of a Machine.
The Lacrosse Chronicle.

"The machine" is a stock Republi-
can phrase regarding the Democratic
state convention. As nine out Of
every ten counties in the state instruct
ed the delegates for Cleveland, low
tariff and honest money, this same
machine" will be at the polls doing
intelligent voting next fall.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-05-13

The platform adopted by the Wis
consin democracy, assembled at Mil
waukee last week, is declaration
of principles after The Democrats
own heart. 1t declares for tariff only
for revenue. That is kind Of tariff
reform that needs neither definition
nor explanation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-05-13
FRIDAY, MAY ID, 1892.
Citizens of Wisconsin, stand by the
Democratic state platform! 1t Is a
wholesome document.

"HaYe the Proctectionists kept
Faith with the Farmers in Regard to
Home Markets." was the subject Of an
able address delivered by Frank M.
Dyer before the Democratic club of
the State university on Saturday
evening last.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-05-13
4 Good Farm for Sale.

l offer for sale my farm situated in the town of
Kendall, La Fayete county. Farm consists of
225 acres; about one hundred acres under Guilt
walton; balance meadow and pasture VIII sell
at reasonable price and on terms TO suit pur
chaser. JAMES LENAHAN,
March 7. 1892. p. o., Calamine, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-05-13
BenuS' Little Giants

Are the most effectual pills on the
market. Safe, sure and certain. Sold
and warranted by W. 81. Prideaux.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07
The Detroit Journal and the Bath
House.

Mr.. Earle, who has been In the city for
some days past, and who Is now engaged
In writing up this progressive city FOR
the Detroit Journal, had long article
In that paper, last Wednesday, In regard
TO the Dunlop cure. During his inter-
view with DIR. Dunlop he inquired OF that
physician:
doctor, the new sanitarium and bath
house which has just been completed
here is most beautiful structure. Are
you connected In any way with it?"
eyes, i have been appointed medical
superintendent and shall occupy the en-
tire upper fiat"
"What virtue, II any, have the so-called
magnetic waters that flow into this build
ing from the springs beneath it2"
81 think from considerable experience
with 1t that we have In these magnetic
springs the greatest medical water In
America, II not In the whole world, and
the building Is such a magnificent one
and so admirably adapted to the purpose
for which 1t Is intended, that patients
coming here for treatment or to take the
baths cannot help but be greatly benefit
ted II not entirely cured Of such diseases
as chronic rheumatism In all Its forms,
and many other painful affections, and In
diseases Of the nervous system, don't
think these baths have an equal anywhere.
In chronic constipation, too, this water
is far superior to even the famous import
ed waters. find great benefit In these
baths In the treatment Of alcoholism and
norcomia."
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07
Exports of Forest Products.

During the past week there cleared
from this port fifteen vessels, and the
amount Of lumber etc., and the number
OF cargoes shipped to various ports were
as follows:
To Cleveland, o., six cargoes, contain
ing 1850, 900 feet Of lumber and 200, 900
lath; to Michigan City, Ind, two cargoes,
containing 7S0, 900 feet of lumber to Chi
cago, ILL.,, two cargoes, containing $50, 900
feet Of lumber to Detroit, Mich, two
cargoes, containing 10000 feet OF lum-
Der and 1000 cedar posts; to Toledo, o.,
one cargo OF $4,000 feet of lumber; to
Sandusky, o., one cargo OF $4,000 feet
of lumber; to Buffalo N. Y, one cargo
Of 2S0, 900 feet of lnmber.
The total shipment for the week con-
sisted OF 4,710,000 feet Of lumber, 200, 900
lath and 1000 cedar posts.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07
Notice to Consumers of Gas.

The Alpena Gas Co. will supply gas to
its consumers at the following rates: On
and after Sept, LIST, 1892, for Illuminating
purposes, 80 per thousand cubic feet,
per cent discount II paid OH or before the
9th Of the month.
Consumers using gas for illumination
will be furnished gas for fuel purposes at
the net rate If $3.50 per thousand cubic
feet.
20 cents per month will be charged for
rent Of meter whenever the consumption
Is less than 100 cubic feet during the
month.
j. G. WALKER,
1097w4 Secretary.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

due stamps, 235. The total number OF
stamps sold was 28 $40, and their value
was $592.01. The number of postal cards
sold during the same time was 1850.
During the same month there were sold
7,777 stamped envelopes and letter sheets,
and 346 stamped wrappers, the value Of
which was $f76.14.
The entire receipts from the above
sales of stock amounted to $616.54.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07
A FINE HREE-QUARTER :: ::
:: LIFE SIZE CRAYON PORTRAIT

There is not family but what possesses some pic
ture of father mother, brother sister, which they
would like to have reproduced in fe-ike and durable
Call at once and see specimen at our store.
To of these Portraits, first you trade $1,000
worth with u.s. and then give any picture of yourself
friends that you wish to have enlarged The frame,
samples of which you will in stores, together
with the glass and mounting will only cost you $275,
they worth from $4 to IS.
These Portraits made by first class artists, and
are guaranteed to be perfect likeness.
Our plan is to give each customer a card, and the
amount of your purchase will be punched out when made
When you have bought goods to the amount of Ten Dol
lars, will have made for you Crayon Portrait of
yourself or friend, FREE.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

The propeller Mary Groh was pulled
from above the bridge to the Gilchrist
lumber wharf In the bay, and two Of f..
w. Gilchrist's steam pumps placed on
board, most of her deck load removed,
and she was then pumped out. The
work was completed last Sunday after
noon, the propeller towed back into the
river and the pumps removed. The pro-
peller capsized In the river Tuesday OF
last week. 1t was an expensive occurance
to the Mary Groh.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07
LIQUOR HART.

The partnership heretofore existing
between Drs. Seaman and Secrist for the
cure of the liquor, opium, and tobacco
habits, has been dissolved by mutual con-
sent.
Drs. Secrist and Mcclure will now take
up the treatment for the cure of the
liquor and morphine Cor opium habits
only. Drs. Secrist and Mcclure will
adopt the Kelley method, as improved
by them, and will guarantee to cure any
patient who may present himself for
treatment, and without injury to health
or detention from business, or the fee Of
fifty $500 dollars will be refunded.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

The steamer II. q. Stewart is chartered
to take cargo Of numbering supplies to
log camps at Spanish river, Georgian Bay,
next Sunday. 1t is probable a number of
camp men will take advantage of the trip
and go on a journey to that place, to pass
the winter months in the health creating
physical athletic sport Of cutting down
pine trees, saving them into log lengths,
and hauling them to the landings. 1t is
healthy work, and not only creates fat on
the ribs, but places fat In the pocket
hook
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

The City tax roll has been returned to
the Comptroller, who will make out q
new one containing list of those who
have not paid their taxes. That list
will be given to the City Treasurer next
week, and four per cent. collection fee
will be added to the amount of the tax
AS compared with previous years, the
amount Of tax paid Is larger up to the
present time.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

For years we fought against the abom-
Unable nuisance Of making a public pas
ture Of the streets of the city, and finally
the city fathers could stand the pressure
no longer, and the streets were, by the
exclusion Of cattle, put to their proper
use, and not as barn yard. Now we
would like to ask how many Of our tax
payers would like to return to the old
pasture method?
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

Joseph Grice, conductor of one of the
log trains running from the Mud Lake
railway region to this city, was run over
by the cars and killed, on Wednesday of
last week. He was assisting the brake
men to set the brakes, and the brake
handle suddenly parted while he was at
work. The unfortunate man was thrown
headlong under the train, and death soon
resulted. The remains were taken to
East Tawas for burial. The deceased is
baggageman of the express for long
time. He was 30 years of age, and had
been married two years. He leaves
wife and one child. The deceased was
insured to the amount Of $4,000.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

The favorite and fast sailing steamer
City of Alpena is to be taken of her
present route about the middle of the
present month and transferred to her
owners. Her place on the route between
Detroit, Alpena and st. Ignace will be
taken the rest Of tho season by tho old
steamer City of Detroit, which Is little
smaller than the City Of Alpena. She
was built in 1878, and has gross tonnage
OF l ,094 tons. The gross tonnage OF the
City of Alpena is ,221.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07
Sale of Postage Stamps.

The following will show the amount of
business done at Alpena postofflce In the
sale OF stamps. envelopes, postal cards,
ETC., during the month OF August, 1892:
One cent stamps, 1905; two cent
"a 900; four cent stamps, 105; FIVE cent
stamps, 1885, ten cent stamps, 224; special
delivery stamps, 81; newspaper publish
er's and newsdealer's stamps, 1874; postage
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

j. M. Johnston's building, occupied as
a feed store by 1. Brebner, Is being moved
up to the Masonic block, in order to make
room on the south side thereof for anoth-
or building, which is to be erected at once,
and will be occupied by Mrs. +. II. Bar
low, as dry goods and millinery es-
tablishment.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

A pipe has been connected to the Sui
phur Bath Co. artesian well, extended
to Water street, In rear of the bath house,
and convenient place made where the
public can get the sulphur water to drink.
1t forms sort of public fountain, and
the cost, 800 was paid by the city.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

j. A. Widner received over 5000 rail-
road ties down the river during the past
week. As fast as they were hoated into
his boom, at the railroad wharf, one OF
his steam leaders hoisted them into piles.
The boom will not hold many hundred,
and they have to be piled up until one or
more cargoes have been collected.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

The tug Kate Williams lost part of her
tow of pontoons near South Point the
latter part Of the week, but by the aid of
the tug Frank w. recovered them and
brought the pontoons to this port. Two
Of them needed repairs, and the work was
done at the marine railroad.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

The attraction at the Opera House
Friday, Sept 9th, will be Turner's English
Girls. The Montreal Gazette thus speaks
of them: Despite the fact that the ther-
mometer in the ice-chest yesterday after
noon registered something near the
century mark, large crowd which almost
filled the Theater Royal assembled to
witness the initial performance Of Turner's
English Gaity Girls. The burletta en-
titled "a Parlor Rehearsal" served as the
opening wedge of merriment in which,
amongst other specialties was introduced
skirt dancing by the three Mountain
sisters. Fred Barth as the "Grotesque
Leg Mania comedian" clearly proved
that his limbs are Of the hinge character,
and can be manipulated in the most
mysterious manner. The serpentine
dance by Misses Flemln, Hazel, Rose
Mountain was very cleverly executed.
Miss Minnie Fields vocal selections were
well rendered, and met with merited
applause. The fun ended with the new
burlesque, "Our Merry Female Club"
which served to introduce the whole
company, and gave Messrs. Chas. Dunn
and Fred Barth chance to introduce
their amusing absurdity. On the whole
the company Is a good one.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

Robert Rayburn died at his farm in
Wilson township last Saturday morning.
The deceased was one OF the pioneers Of
Alpena. For many years he was largely
engaged in the numbering business, and has
been elected to Office several times I'm
this city and Wilson township. He was
90 years..of age
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

The Hillman Telegraph reports that
"the Altoona, Alpena and Montmorency
Farmers Mutual Insurance Company is
in excellent. working condition at the
present time. They have paid up all
their losses and are in good shape for
doing business, financially.n
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

Rain fell on ten days during August
1892. The total for the month was 3.44
inches. 1t was exceeded by the August
rains of seven previous years, as follows
August, 1876, was 5.34 inches; August,
1876, was 4.67 inches; August, 1877, was
7.99 inches; August, 1879, was 3.71 inches;
August, 1882, was $50 inches; August,
1885, was 7.18 inches, and August, 1891,
was 7.S0 inches. The smallest rainfall
Of any August, during the past twenty
years, was In 1878, when the fall was only
0.65 of an inch.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07
Cloak and Jacket Department.

The new Cloaks are here. Beyond doubt the best
selected and largest stock shown in Alpena The
handsome styles, many of them controlled by for
this city, together with low cash prices insure to
unusually heavy business in Cloaks, Jackets, etc.
Every garment shown at any other store you will
find here, always of equal better quality, and al
ways at lower price 1t will cost you nothing to look
through stock
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

The Messrs. Churchill are engaged in
deepening the drain across their farm,
between Mud Lake and the river, which
will have a tendency to materially di-
minish the depth Of water In that lake,
and be of untold benefit to land in the
immediate vicinity.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

The male leader of the Salvation Army
marched along the streets at the head Of
his forces, last Saturday evening, wear
ing large white apron. We do not
know the object Of the masquerade, but
we do know that to a casual observer it
looked decidedly foolish.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

One 80 horse power steel boiler with 40
feet Of stack. fire front crate bars, Injector
and all necessary fixtures. The above Is
first class and practically new, made by
the Lansing Iron and Engine Works, and
Is now situated at the Squaw Bay mill OPP
Grated by ID. ID. Oliver. Inquire OF Alpe,
ma Industrial Works. Terms easy. lO2O
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

Lam still conducting the sale OF farm
implements of all descriptions. 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 oil other
kind of farm tools Office on Washington
avenue, Frost's old stand, near Globe ho-
tel.
972 j. w. HALL
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

The shipments of sulphite paper pulp
last week from the Fletcher factory were
as follows: To Detroit, Mich, %, 200
pounds to Batavia, H., $4,000 pounds
to Silvermere Falls, Me-, 10000 pounds;
to Denver, Col, 1000 pounds. The to-
tai shipment for the week amounted to
1888, 900 pounds.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

Milo Eastman, who recently resigned
the important position of Superintendent
of the railway from this city to Alger, was
very popular with the men employed on
the route, and the feeling of respect en-
tertained for him by the employees is
shown in the following copied from the
Tawas Gazette: MR. Eastman retires
gracefully, and with the warmest feeling,
especially on the part Of the railroad en-
ployes, who showed their esteem for him
by meeting in body last evening and
marching to his beautiful home on corner
Of State and Church streets, and through
Rev. A. G. Kay presented the gen.
tleman with a costly gold watch.
MIR. Eastman responded feelingly. The
road has been greatly built up and popu-
larized by Mr.. Eastman's connection with
it during the past nine or ten years."
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

j. nj. Dafoe's photo rooms, which were
completely ruined by fire last Wednesday
morning, will be rebuilt as soon as pos
sible. Mr.. Dafoe estimates his loss at
$4,000. He had $4,000 insurance. The
building was owned by Lawrence Doyle,
and the damage is estimated at $4,000.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07
Marriage Licenses.

The marriage licenses issued by the
county clerk, since our last report, with
name and residence, are as follows
7i3. Paul Lucas, township of Long Rapids.
Agnes King, Wilson.
HH Oscar Carpenter, City Of Alpena.
Catherine Edwards,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

The rush of tourists greatly decreased
during the past week. On Etheir down
trips the steamers had full loads, mostly
comprising tourists returning home. In
few days more there will be no difficult
ty I'm securing all the state rooms needed
on the steamers City Of Alpena and City
OF Mackinac. The cold wave Of last
week was the cause of the decrease in the
tourist travel up the lake.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

degrees nineteen days, between 80 and 90
degrees on six days, and above 30 degrees
on one day. During the same month the
lowest temperature was below 90 degrees
on five days, between 90 and 90 degrees
on seventeen days, and between 60 and
20 degrees on eight days.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

The Detroit 4 Cleveland Steam Navi-
cation Company offer round trip tickets
from this city to Washington, ID. g., and
return, for only $500. The tickets are
good from September 18th to October 10th
inclusive. This gives good opportunity
to those who desire TO see the national
encampment Of the q. A. r. at Washing
ton. The purchaser OF a ticket has the
privilege Of stopping off at Baltimore.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

During the past week the railroad COM
pany has had a train at work hauling
logs for the Messrs. Fletcher, from their
pineries in the Mud Lake railway region.
One train load per day was brought to
this city,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

The new excelsior machine recently
manufactured by L. T. Kline, has been
set up in the Excelsior Works, and gives
every indication Of doing good work. 1t
sior and does it rapidly. It has yet to
stand the test of being steadily operated
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

We have been securing the eastern markets during
the past three weeks preparing for the largest business
this fall and winter in the history of AL pena You may
expect an unusually large stock of the very choicest
chandise, at prices that other store duplicate.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-07

Joseph Giroux is engaging men to
work on a railroad In Wisconsin, and
last Sunday evening shipped 80 men on
the steamer City OF Mackinac, for Iron
Mountain. The pay offered Is So per day.