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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-10-15
Eleven Dead or Dying.

sHAMoKIN, Pa, 0ot II. The number OF
men killed and injured in the explosion OF
gas in Sterling Run oolliery ID eleven. OF
these FIVE are dead and the others were &c
badly burned and mutilated that there ars
small hopes of the recovery of any of them.
Tho last of them was brought to the surface
this morning.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-10-15
An Ola Landmark for Barracks.

AMSTERDAM, Oct IA. Gen. Booth, of the
Salvation army, has bought the old house
In Holland, which, over two centuries ago.
WAS occupied by Admiral de Ruyter, who
figured in the great contest for naval su-
premacy between Great Britain and the
Dutch. Gen. Booth proposes to use the
house as barracks for the Salvation army.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-10-15
SHE SAILED AWAY.
Despite tho Fact That She Had Beep
Seized by officers.

Seized by Officers.
VICTORIA. u. c., Oct 1.-THE sealing
schooner Sea Lion has arrived here from
Sand Harbor, and reports that she put int o
the latter harbor 70 repair ON sept. %, hav-
ing on board 800 skins, and was about TO
leave port three days later, when she WAS
seized by United States Collector Bullock,
ON dispatches from Ounalnska. the eolieo-
tor stating fresh ordors compelled him TO
take possession or any schooner that had
been at the port in tho spting when tho
steamer Coquitlau was seized. Deputy
Mar shall Todd WAS placed in charge of the
Sea Lion. but was put ashore at night,
aud the schooner put on sail and escaped.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-10-15
Discussed the ca,,ta, ousst,on

BOHEMIAN, Oct. 4.-[Special. IA mass
meeting was held this evening in the opera
house to discuss the capital question
Speeches were made by number of promi-
nent men and mach enthusiasm prevailed.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-10-15
A Crazy school Hoard.

DErRoIr. Oct. li.-Ths board Of eduea-
sion has adopted a resolution declaring that
hereafter no person shall be eligible TO
teach in tho public schools of the city who
has not acquired his or her entire education
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-10-15

WASHINGTON. Oct. H.-Caps. Orlando II.
Ross WAS here yesterday. lie ia a native of
Bethel. o., SCI we'd in the army during tho
war. was cousin of Gen. Grant. and a
member of his staff and the last survivor,
it Is said, of that body.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-10-15
Hobnohhed with nlnIne.

WHITE PLAINS, N. Y, Dot. H.-Promi-
nent republicans, including Clarkson,
Bliss. Manley. Carter aud MeComas, who
were invited to meet Blaine at dinner al
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-10-15
THE ROACH (
or WINTER

Is heralded by no uncer-
tain signs. One of the most
irnportantfeatures of Men s
Wear for this season is the
judiclous selection of prop
er underclothing.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-02-17

ors of Tooley street presented Il petit
ton to Parliament beginning, 1--WE,
the people of England" They were
merely prototypes of the protection
lists who make their demands of
Congress in the name of American
labor.
If we find it hard to believe that
so small number of people should
practically rule all the rest, and ex-
ercise the prerogative of taxing them,
we must recall their perfect organ
ization, their vigilance, the immense
capital they control, and the grow
ing power of the corporation and
the trust in modern times. A small
standing army, perfect in discipline
and unlimited in resources and
equipment, can generally overmatch
a people unorganized, scattered and
sleeping upon their rights. But
what shall we say when men like
Major Mckinley boastfully claim
they who fight for the score thou
sand protected capitalists ''serve the
interests of America" while we who
fight for the sixty and more million
Taxpayers 'serve the interests of
Europe? William L. Wilson.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-02-17
Where Do You Get Your Coali

Do you know? Were you ever In a
coal mine? Can you imagine what ono
looks like Or what kind OF folks the
miners are Or how their families live
After you have read that splendid paper
in the March number OF Demorest's Fam
lily Magazine, Through the Coal Country
with Camera" and studied the twenty
odd fine pictures which illustrate It, every
piece OF coal you see will be invested with
new interest and when you read about
'strikes" among the miners, you will bet
ter appreciate their true Significance.
Photographs were taken specially for this
article, and have been reproduced In SUI
perb style. German Without Master"
by Prof. A. de Rougemonto OF Chautauqua
University, will be OF incalculable value
to those who wish to study that useful
language; "The Home OF Specialist"
furnishes excellent ideas about economic
Ing space, and achieving artistic results
without great expenditure OF money;
and ''liow to Ivorize Plaster Casts" tells
how TO make those pretty ornaments look
liko ivory. Next Summers Garden Ia
III good season, so that the garden may
be planed properly, and profusion OF
flowers ensured all through the summer;
Training Husband" will amuse every
body; and there are other splendid stor-
les, and all the excellent departments for
which this magazine Is noted, are replete
with seasonable things. The subscrip-
ton price to this ideal Family Magazine
is only SO a year. Published by w. Jen-
nings Demorest, Is L. 14th street, New
York
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-02-17
Killmaster Oil Well.

The Harrlsvllle Review has the follow
ing to say in regard to what is being done
towards drilling the artesian we'll at XIII.
master:
Drilling in the rock Is progressing rap
idly. The drillers got the inch casing
In shape last Saturday and began drilling
Monday in the rock. We can expect to
hear from gas, oil or China shortly. The
taking out Of the ca inch pipe and putting
in OF the 6-inch, was very difficult un-
dertaking and one that Is seldom perform
ed. 1t was necessary to send to Lima,
o., and get Lucas spear, IN instrument
Of which only six are In use In the U. g.,
and which are only obtained at an ex-
pense Of 300 per day. This spear is run
down to the bottom OF the casing, hook
ed on and the casing pulled. TWAS found
that the casing was driven together, or
telescoped for five feet. When the cas-
ing had been pulled three feet they en-.
countered the gas vein which had been
shut, the same one In which the heavy
flow was struck at first, and the volume
Of gas was so strong that it was necessa-
ry to put out all the fire in the derrick.
They succeeded in getting out the casing
and proceeded to drive the eight inch cas-
Saturday night and beginning on the rock
drilling Monday. The work of drilling
will be rapid unless they strike water
vein, in which case it will be necessary TO
put in 81 inch casing, which they have
on hand. The drillers say that the rock
drilled into Is oil bearing rock and are
quite sanguine as o striking oil.
A Killmaster correspondent OF the Bay
City Press speaks as follows on the same
subject:
"The prospectors for gas and oil at this
point after drilling some distance below
the surface, found that IL would be neces-
sary to remove the 81 inch casing down
to the rock, ESQ feet, and replace Il with
an inch casing. This they have sue
ceeded in doing, and now have casing OF
the larger diameter through the drift In
first class order. Drilling Is now pro-
crossing at the rate OF so feet day, so
that the result Of the first experiment
will be known in two or three weeks, II
no further delay Is occasioned. In pull
ing up the O. inch casing, vein Of gas,
struck at depth Of $50 feet, was expos
ed and rushed out the unprotected hole
in such volume that the fires In tho boiler
had to be extinguished as precaution
against accident. The drillers are exper-
fenced men and say that the indications
for gas and oil In the rock are more fav-
orable than any other new territory In
which they have ever operated. The vein
struck In the drift before the rock was
reached Is pronounced true petroleum
gas"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-02-17
Michigan Complimented.

The last Bulletin of the Tennes-
see State Board of Health, Jan,
1892 speaking of Michigan, says:
This @to:e with Massachusetts,,
may Justly claim leading position
in the public health movement
The people support their State
Board of HEALTH" which carries on
the work under the long-continued
guidance of one who is perhaps the
most eminent sanitary authorities in
the western world"
"A notable feature in the program
of this Board has long been of san
itary conventions from time to time,
in different parts of the State, small
towns not being overlooked. -
Speaking of recent one: THE
proceedings fill ii closely printed oc-
tavo pamphlet of forty-three pages,
and discussions of the point in which
the parties requesting the conven-
ton are directly interested, read and
conducted not mainly by the officers
and members of the State Board of
Health, but quite as much by intel
gent and cultivated citizens of Ne
gaunee.
Michigan, the University State
of the Northwest, is no less distin-
guished as a model for sanitary re-
form in all that vast region. Ten
nessee, the University State of the
South, should not lag behind Mich
igan in sanitation. Especially
should those cities and towns which
are the seat of crowded institutions
of learning, patronized by the peo-
pie of many States, take the lead in
this grand field of popular educa-
ton"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-02-17
Twice-a- Week for One Dollar Year

The "Twice-a'week" edition OF the st.
Louis Republic is unquestionably the best
and cheapest National news journal pub
lished in the United States. 1t Is issued
on Tuesday and Friday OF every week,
making it in effect semi-weekly for only
one dollar year. During the four win
ter months each issue contains eight
pages, making sixteen pages a week, and
no weeks issue during the year Is less
than fourteen pages Of seven columns
each. Five separate editions are printed,
one each for Missouri, Illinois, Texas,
Arkansas and Kansas, and general edi-
ton for other States, containing nothing
but details Of important events, OF inter-
est everywhere. The Republic Is the
leading Democratic paper Of the country,
and has Special Tariff Department, edit
cd by Hon. w. L. Wilson, M. c., with
contributions from other distinguished
Democratic leaders. 1t will be indispens-
able during the great political campaign
Of 1892. Remember the price, only 81
year for two papers every week. SAM
pie copies will be sent free on applica-
ton. Address, The Republic, st. Louis,
Mo
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-02-17
Taxing Necessities.

In the United States Senate re-
Gently, Senator Vance, of North Car
Dina said:
| rise simply to express my UNI
qualified admiration for the consist
ency of the authors of this bill in
maintaining the highest rates of du-
ty upon the cheapest articles, and
the lowest rates Of duty upon the
high-priced articles. That is sys-
tenn which has some foundation, |
suppose, and it is pursued with a
persistency and consistency which is
entitled to the admiration of the
world, and hope will receive it.
Here are knives costing 9 cents.
and the duty on them is 100 per
cent. On a knife costing al cents
the duty is $50 per cent; on a knife
costing "a cents per dozen which
is about 6 cents apiece-the duty is
100 per cent; on knife costing
$1.5S 1 dozen the duty is 113 per
cent; OH knife costing S3 per doz-
EN- the duty is 1T per cent; on a
knife costing s. per dozen the duty
is100 per cent; on a knife costing
So per dozen the duty is 90 per cent;
on knife costing 81 per dozen the
duty is SO per cent; OH a knife cost
ing IS per dozen the duty is rs per
cent; on knife casting SO per doz-
EN- the duty is " per cent; on a
knife costing so per dozen the duty
if 20 per cent.
So you see, sir, that boy who has
only 5 cents to buy a knife has no
business being poor, be ought to
have a dollar; and a man having
plenty of money in his pocket to buy
knife costing $40 per dozen. is let
off cheap by the government, in con-
sideration of the success he has had
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-02-17

The dispatches about the import
alton of arms, says the New York
Times, into Louisiana, for use at the
coming election, show people out
side of the State what a tremendous
struggle the opponents of the lot
terry have had to carry on. The
greatest credit is due them for car
rying it on in the face of great
temptations, and solely in the inter
est of good morals and the credit of
the State, for personal ambition
seems to have played very small
part in the opposition. Consider
ing that Louisiana is a comparative
ly small State, and comparatively
poor State, the brides offered to the
Commonwealth and to the individu-
al taxpayers were enormous, and
it is no wonder that so many men
against whom personal corruption
is not charged should have succomb-
ed to them. The importation of
deadly weapons shows the earnest
ness of the contest and the despera-
ton to which the lottery people
were reduced. We see no reason for
the distrust which is freely express
ed of the sincerity of the lottery
company in agreeing to give up the
fight and withdraw from, business,
now that the Supreme Court has de-
cided against them. 1t most be
borne in mind that the leaders of
the lottery have become enormously
rich, and that in consequence they
have other interests that require pro-
lection by law. A very rich man is
always "A conservative, and he simp-
ly cannot afford to be an outlaw
Rather than become one, he will
consent to abandon the industry by
which he has amassed fortune, of
which large part has been invest
ed in other and more lawful enter
prises. That is what Mr.. Morris
appears to have done. IF, as some
suspect, he means to set the lottery
going again when the public indig-
nation has subsidized, he has done a
very impolitic thing and put HIM
self needlessly at a disadvantage by
protesting to have given up the fight.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-02-17
To Music Lovers,

The February number OF Brainard's
Musical World contains besides large
amount OF interesting reading matter,
three new piano pieces LA Fontalne,"
beautiful composition by Oh. Bohm, re-
vised by Emil Liebling; "Melusine,"
Valse by F. A. Reissiger, and "Carna-
tion," charming piece by II. Llchner,
also an exquisite new song by Richard
Ferber, my Loves Dear Eyes" Mailed
for Is cents In stamps.
The Musicians Guide (new edition for
1892 contains, besides 212 pages OF mus
ical information, biographies OF $50 musi-
clans, with 25 portraits, Teachers
Guide" and other valuable features, three
new songs, "My Kathleens Coming Back, /"
"Last Night" and THAT Is Love-" and
two piano pieces, Sounds from the Ball
Room" and "Stolen Kisses"-Gavotte.
Mailed for eight two-cent stamps, or the
World and Guide, containing the above
nine song and pieces, mailed for twelve
two-cent stamps. Address, The s. Brain.
ards Sons Co., Chicago, Ill.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-02-17
Free Wool.

In spite of the benefciaries and
fanatics of McKinleyism, free wool
will open foreign markets for Amer
lean WOODEN fabrics, lessen foreign
competition in the home market,
increase opportunities for employ
ment, develope trade with remote
countries, diminish the cost of 10th
ing and improve its quality, dis
courage the production of shoddy,
and promote the comfort and health
of the whole people.--Phil. Record.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-02-17
Who Own the Taxing Power in This
Country?

| attempted, in my last paper, to
arrive at something like a definite
answer to this important question.
If the results thereon reached are
even approximately correct, they
will repay further study and further
effort to unfold their full meaning.
Let me repeat. We saw that, ac-
cording to the careful investigation
of Mr.. Edward Atkinson, using the
census of 1880 in the absence of
more recent figures, the population
of the United States engaged in
gainful employments was II, 100000;
that in their relation to the tariff
they were distributed as follows:
Number engaged in producing things
which in some measure might be
competed with by foreign product
imported INTO our country, 1900
900; number engaged in producing
our surplus products, chiefly agri-
cultural, which depend exclusively
OH a foreign market for their sale,
! $780, 900; and lastly, those subject
to no direct influence from the tar
if except as consumers, 100000.
This classification, let me say, is
not mere guess, nor is it reached
by any difficult or mysterious meth
DDS of computation, but by process
ses submitted to the judgment and
verification of all.
The census schedules give not
the number engaged in the separate
occupations and industries, but the
value of the annual product in these
latter. When we know the value
of our agricultural export as COM
pared with our total agricultural
product, we can easily ascertain the
number Of laborers employed in pro-
ducing that export as compared with
the number required to produce our
total product.
1t thus appears that the number
of laborers dependent for their sup
port on the sale Of their product in
foreign markets is one-third more
than the number fully or partially
protected" by the tariff, or in the
proportion of 10 to IL.
Dropping now for moment, in
the interest Of brevity and clearness,
the millions, and treating the above
figures as if they were IL, 10 and
l46, respectively, it further appears
that for the purpose of protecting
IL American laborers and securing
them wages at the current market
rates in the country we impose heavy
taxes upon 146 other American la
borers, and in addition seek to de-
prive IS more American laborers-
who are likewise heavily taxed-of
the only market they can have for
the products Of their labor.
Is there any way by which the
making Of good wages for IL men
will draw after it good wages for the
Others, or any device by which tax
ing the 148 and 10 to make wages
for the IL can increase the wages or
otherwise inure to the benefit of the
10 and the 146p And by what
right does the man or the party that
favors such taxation arrogate to
himself or itself the claim Of pro-
tecting American laborp Are not
the 10 and the 146 American labor
ers as well as the 12p
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-02-17

A political party that really has
anything of Importance to advocate,
any reforms worth mentioning to
bring about, any doctorines to pro-
mitigate, does not hunt around for
other alleged organizations to make
combinations with. --Clev'l'nd W'rld.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-02-17

On motion of Alderman Alpern, the re-
port was accepted and warrants ordered
drawn for the payment Of the several bills
as recommended, by unanimous vote.
MISCELLANEOUS.
From Mrs. Duncan, asking that her taxes
for the year 1891 be RENTED, amount Of
same S2s.50.
On motion of Alderman Alpern, the same
was laid on the table, by unanimous vote.
The special committee appointed to look
up the claim Of J. M. Fournier, asked for
further time to report. Time granted.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-02-17
Council Proceedings.

The Common Council Of the city Of AL
pena, met in regular session, in the Council
Room, February 10Th, 1892, and was called
to order at 1880 o'clock by the Mayor.
PREsENT-Michael O'Brien, Mayor;
VIM. A. Mcdonald, recorder, and Aldermen
Denton, Alpern, Fournier, Pack, Bowden,
Placie, Guyott, Crawford, Murphy, Camp
bell, Daoust and Englefeld.
Journal Of previous session read and APP
proved.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-02-17
Detroit Markets.

The following quotations are copied
from the Detroit Free Press
Apples. $3.50 to s.. 25 per bushel.
Butter, lsc to &c per pound.
Live fowls, &c to 10c per pound.
Live turkeys, 12c to l3c per pound.
Eggs, l7c to 2Ic per dozen.
Flour per barrel, $3.50 to s5.25.
Hay baled, si2. 90 to $3.50 per ton.
Oats per bushel, 32c to SAC.
Onions per bushel, 5000 to 500.
Pork, si2.0O to $3.50 per Dbl.
Potatoes per bushel, 25c to SIC.
Wheat, S0o3 to s0.o5 per bushel
The above quotations are mostly OF Q
wholesale nature. The price ut retail
stores Is higher.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-02-17

in life in enabling him to buy high
priced goods. This schedule illus
trates the glorious principles of
American Legislation very thorough
ly and effectually.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-02-17
Net!neSCIaV. FEB. II, 1892.

Now that we are to have peace
with Chill, and the other South
American republics, let us by all
means form closer trade relations by
taking the duty off wool.-Proyi-
dence Journal.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-02-17
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

Moved by Alderman Fournier, that the
report of the Committee on Streets and Sew
ers, that was laid on the table some time
ago, in regard to paving, be taken from the
table. Carried by vote as follows: Ayes
Denton. Fourier, Pack, Bowden, Placie,
Guyott, Crawford, Murphy, Campbell,
Daoust and Englefeld. Nays-Alpern.
The following is said report:
To The Mayor and Aldermen Of the City Of
Alpsna:
GENTLEMEN-Your Committee on Streets
and Sewers beg leave to submit the follow
ing estimates 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. From
Second TO Fifth on Lockwood street.
Third wsrd-Fifth street, from Chisholm
street to Washington avenue Riy(r street
from Eighth to Ninth, and Eighth street
from River to Chisholm streets.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-02-17
Weather.

The following will show tho tempera.
ture at the cities mentioned below-ob-
servations being taken simultaneously by
U. s. weathers, at 8 o'clock P. NJ. during
the week ending February IA, 1892:
O'CLOCK P. NJ. OBSERVATION.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-02-17

Allow me to add my tribute to the eff
cacy Of Ely's Cream Balm. was suffer-
ing from severe attack OF influenza and
catarrh and was induced to try your rem
edy. The result was marvellous. Icould
hardly articulate, and In less than twen-
ty-four hours the catarrhal symptoms and
my hoarseness disappeared and l was able
to sing heavy role in Grand Opera with
voice unimpaired. Istrongly recommend
IL TO all singers. -Wm. ii. Hamiltln, lead
ing basso Of the G. ID. Hess Grand Opera
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-02-17

English SPAWN Liniment removes all
hard, soft or calloused Jumps and blem-
ishes from horses, blood spavins, curbe,
splints, sweeney, ring-bone, stiles, all
swollen threats, coughs, sprains, etc.
Save $50 by use OF one bottle. Warrant
ed the most wonderful blemish cure ever
known. Sold by E. G. Spens, druggist,
Alpena, Mich. 105sm8
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-02-17

On motion of Alderman Fourier the
Council adjourned.
MICHAEL O'BRIEN,
WIN. A. MCDONALD, Mayor.
Recorder.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-02-17
A New Tomato,

The 'wcll-known seed growers, L. L.
May g. Co., of st. Paul, Mimi, who make
speciality of Northern grown seeds, are
introducing grand Tomato this season.
and making such liberal offer that no
one should fail to take advantage OF II.
The Tomato is an extra early variety, and
of such strong habit that It requires no
stalking, even when laden with fruit. See
their offer in this issue.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-02-17
Club List.

Parties desiring to save money can
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1890.