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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-19

The financial and business out
look throughout the country is as
suming a much brighter aspect,
and there is stronger confidence
on all sides, which it is believed
will continue from this until the
business machinery of commerce is
again running as usual, and that
now having passed the lowest ebb
of business we will be moving on
smoothly again within the next
sixty DAYS.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-19
BY Means of the Teeth.

The identification of bodies that
have been mutilated beyond recogn-
ition by the usual rules has until
recently been so difficult that every
year hundreds of bodies of heroes
have been consigned to nameless
graves.
But new system of identifica-
ton has been discovered that is as
accurate and unfailing as is the
famous system of measurement en-
ployed by the Paris police in keep
ing track of the criminals of France.
II is Identification by means of the
teeth. 1t was first suggested and
put in practice by New York dem
fist. For years it has been the Gus
tom of all first-class dentists to keep
a complete chart of the teeth Of all
their patients, together with re-
cord of all filings, removals, or
other work done to the masticators.
These charts and records are care
fully filed away and are kept as
long as the patient lives. A COM
parison of several hundred of these
charts recently made in New Y ork
showed that no two of them were
identically alike, and celebrated
artist made the assertion that the
same rule would hold good in TO-
600 cases. The first and most not
ed instance where Identification by
the teeth was made conclusive was
in the case of Norcross, the dyna-
inter, who attempted the life of
Russell Sage, and was blown to
pieces. While a trousers button
furnished the first clew to this iden-
tity, it was not until his teeth were
examined by his dentist that the
identity was recognized by the
young mans parents.
The next time that the system
was brought into prominence was
after the terrible Hotel Royal fire
in New York, in which all of the
victims were burned beyond all
semblance to humanity. While
the charred bodies were lying at the
morgue an old lady called there in
search of her missing daughter.
She was accompanied by her family
dentist and within five minutes the
missing and erring child was found
and fully identified by means Of the
dentists chart. The old lady's ex-
ample was followed by others, and
in this way nearly all Of the victims
of that holocaust were recognized
and claimed by their friends.
The great value of Identification
by this method applies especially to
victims of death by fire. While the
flames will destroy all the tissues
and bones of the body, they will
have no effect whatever Oh the
teeth. They can be subjected to a
heat that will reduce the bones OF
the body to powder and come out
without a crack.
One of the victims of the cold
storage murder was identified Tues
day by his teeth.-Chicago Times.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-19
A Day at Niagara for Twenty Cents.

Niagara, 1.-The crown jewel of our con.
tinent," centuries old, but ever new liz
Its intimate variety, Is one spot that every
American should see; and every reader
OF Demorest's Family Magazine for Au-
gust may see Niagara In all its different
aspects, at every season OF the year,
without the fatigue and expense Of the
journey. Through the charmingly writ
ten and superbly illustrated article "A
Day at Niagara" one may become famili-
ar with every point OF interest In the
vicinity Of the Great Falls; while those
who propose stopping there on their way
to or from the Exposition, may learn how
they may see all to the best advantage,
and with the least expenditure of time
and money. Life at White Sulphur
Springs Is another "outing" article.
This Is also an example of stay-at-home
travel; for after reading the article and
seeing the many Illustrations one feels
as familiar with the place as II 1t were
visited.
"The Diary OF An Athletic Girl, }" Miss
Canarsie's Crinoline," "Story of the Mil
lennium," and "The Madness OF La
Fargo" will be read with pleasure by
all lovers Of good felton,. "a
Feast of Umbrellas" describes a
most charming summer fete; Vacation
Pleasures" furnishes some excellent hints
for entertaining; Society Fads" describes
all the latest foibles OF the butterflies OF
fashion; and all the departments Tor
which this Magazine is noted are full TO
overlooking with good things. There Is
something In it OF interest to every men,
Der of the family. This number Is
fair sample of what is given twelve times
a year for 81. Published by w. Jennings
Demorest, IS East 14th st., New York.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-19
Crop Report, July, 1898.

The estimate herein made of the
1893 wheat crop it based on the
number of acres in wheat in May
as shown by the returns of super
visors, and the average yield per
acre as shown by more than 1900
estimates received from our regular
crop correspondents and supervisors.
The estimates of yield per acre have
been made while the crop was yet
all standing and are of course sub
ject to revision.
The area in wheat in Michigan
this year, as shown by the returns
of supervisor of this Office, is ,57S,-
252 acres.
Multiplying the acres in each
county by the estimated yield per
acre in the same county and footing
the products, gives 20,S95,374 BUSH
els as the probable total yield in the
State. This is an average per acre
of 1900 bushels in the southern
counties, l4.1S in the central coun-
ties, and 1858 in the northern
counties. The average for the State
is 1924 bushels.
The total number of bushels of
wheat report marketed by farmers
in June is Isl ,001. The total num-
Der of bushels reported marketed in
the eleven months, August-June,
is $780, 400. This is 2,304,814
bushels less than reported market
ed in the same months last year.
The unfavorable weather in May
not only delayed corn planting but
caused reduction Of acreage. The
area planted in the southern coun-
ties is estimated at 81 per cent, in
the central, 80 per cent, and in the
northern, 80 per cent of full aver
age. In condition the crop is from
five to fourteen per cent below an
average, but in the southern coun-
ties it is % per cent, and in the
central, Is per cent better condi-
ton than one year ago. Oats are
doing we'll. With favorable wealth
err until harvest nearly full aver
age crop may be expected.
Compared with an average there
is loss of from two to three per
cent in the area planted to potatoes
in the southern and central coun-
ties, and a gain of three per cent in
the northern counties. In condi-
ton the crop in the southern coun-
ties is 70 per cent, or IL per cent
higher than on July 1, last year.
In the central counties the condi-
ton is 81, and in the northern 02.
Meadows and pastures, and clover
sowed this year, are, i'm the south
ern and central counties, in fine
condition. In the northern coun-
ties the weather has been less fav-
orable and the condition is from
20 to 20 per cent below an average.
Apples in the southern counties
now promise about one-third, in the
central two-fifths, and i'm the north
ern, two-thirds of an average crop.
Since June 1. this crop has declined
% per cent in the southern and
central counties, and 16 per cent in
the northern counties. Peaches
promise in the southern counties
and the State, SO per cent Of an
average crop. The figures for the
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-19
: A New Certain Cure for Piles,

We do not intend to indorsc any except
articles of genuine merit; we therefore
take pleasure In recommending to suffer
ers from Piles in any form. a prompt ar'
permanent cure. The following letter
speak for themselves:
Mrs. Mary G. Tyler, Of Heppncr, Orc,
writes: One pkg. of Pyramid Pile Cure
entirely cured me of piles from which |
have suffered for years, and l have never
had the slightest return of them since.
Mr.. +. O'Brien, Rock Bluffs, Neb.
says: The pkg. of Pyramid Pile Cure
entirely removed every trace of itching
piles. cannot thank you enough for it.
The Pyramid Pile Cure is a new, GER
tain, painless cure for every form of piles.
1t is safe, sure and cheap. Any druggist
will get 1t for you If you ask him.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-19
The Summer Tours

OF the Michigan Central, "The Niagara
Falls Route" are unrivaled In their varie-
ty, plcturesqueness and comfort, embrace
ing the best routes to Mackinaw Island
and Michigan Resorts, Niagara Falls
Thousand Islands and the st. Lawrence
River, the Adirondacks, Green and White
Mountains, Canadian Lakes and the
New England Sea Coast.
A copy will be sent upon application
to Jas. Whiting, Ticket Agent, Bay City
Mich. 1137w(
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-19

that the net increase to the rolls
during the past fiscal year will be
but 1923, against l09,90S, or a
difference of 108,280 less increase
for the fiscal year 1903.
This statement is made as re-
futation of a statement that not a
single pension certificate has been
issued under the dependent pension
law since the present administration
came into power.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-19

Ely's Cream Balm is especially adapted
as a remedy for catarrh which Is aggra-
waited by alkaline dust and dry winds.
A. Hover, Druggist Denver.
My catarrh was very bad. For thirty
years have been troubled with it--have
tried number of remedies without re-
lief. A druggist advised Ely's Cream
Balm. have used one bottle and
can say feel like new man. make
this voluntary statement that others may
know Of the Bslm.-J. w. Mathewson,
Lawyer), Pawtucket, r. !,
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-19
Detroit Markets.

The following quotations are copied
from the Detroit Free Press;
Apples, $3.50 to 1928 per bushel.
Butter, i5e to zoe per pound
Live fowls, Sc to DC per pound.
Live turkeys. i0c to lie per pound.
Eggs, l5c to ilc per dozen.
Flourper barrel, $500 to $3.50.
Hay baled, $500 to $3.50 per ton.
Oats per bushel. sic to 35c.
Onions per bushel, 100 to si.9O.
Pork s2O.25 to s2lOO per Dbl.
Potatoes per bushel, G5o 10 zoe.
Wheat, So.G2 to $3.50 per bushel.
The above quotations are mostly of a
wholesale nature. The price at retail
stores is higher
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See What

The well-known manager of excursions
to Washington, California, and the White
Mountains, |. A. Whitcomb, says: | have
never had anything do me so much good
as your Sulphur Bltters. 1t is the best
spring medicine l ever used. would
advise all who suffer from biliousness
and dyspepsia to use Sulphur Bitters,
for know they cured me.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-19
Wednesday, July 10, 1898.

Already the action of President
Cleveland in calling an early session
of Congress is bearing good fruit
A feeling of at least moderate Sc
curity has taken the place OF the
uncertainty which was prevalent a
week ago.-Hillsdale Democrat.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-19
BE Your Own Doctor

IL won't cost you one half as much.
Do not delay. Send three 2-cent
stamps for postage, and we will send
you DIR. Kafmanns great work, fine
colored plates from life, on disease, It's
causes and home cure. Address A. p.
Ordway a Co, Boston, Mass.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-19
Ask No Svmnathv

OF your friends II you are aware of the
mode OF applying and the bonafide guar
antee we give with each package of Hills
Pile Pomade, and you will not give it a
trial. Price 800, six packages $500
BY mail. Try IL tonight.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-19
Marriage Licenses.

Tho marriage licenses issued by the
county clerk, since our last report, with
name and residence, are as follows:
1873. Anthony Glinieck. city Of Alpena.
Sadie Kanecka, city OF Alpena.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-19

On motion of Alderman Daoust the
report of the committee was accepted
and warrants ordered drawn for the pay
ment OF the several amounts as recon-
mended, by unanimous vote.
To the Hon. the Common Council Of The
City Of Alpena:
GENTLEMEN-Your committee appoint
ed to look into the matter of having two
telephones located so closely together as
the Alpern and Ziegenfuss telephones,
would most respectfully recommend that
the telephone at Casper Alpen's residence
be moved up to w. F. Weolk's residence,
No. ia Mirre street.
Yours respectfully,
JAS. BowDEN,
+. A. ELLIS,
FRANK BECK.
Moved by Alderman White that the re-
port Of the committee be received and
their recommendations concured in.
Moved by Alderman A. Campbell as an
amendment, that the matter be referred
to the Committee on Fire Department
and Chief Engineer. Carried by vote as
follows: Ayes, Blakley, Holiness. Wix-
son, Manion, Crawford, A. Campbell,
Daoust and Beck. Nays, White, Ellis,
Bowden and ID. A. Campbell.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Moved by Alderman Wilson that the
petition presented at the last meeting
asking for an extension of the sewers on
Mills street, from Norwegian to Alfred
streets, be granted. Carried by vote as
follows; Ayes, Blakley, Holmes, ID. A.
Campbell, Wilson, Crawford, Manion,
A. Campbell, Daoust and Beck. Nays,
White, Ellis and Bowden.
Moved by Alderman A. Campbell that
the matter Of extending Miller street be
taxed from the table. Carried by vote
as follows: Ayes, Blakley, Holmes
Ellis, Bowden, d. A. Campbell, Wilson
Crawford, Manion, A. Campbell, Daous'
and Beck. Nays, White.
Moved by Alderman A. Campbell tina
the proposition of the Morse Mfg. Co.
submitted some time ago, in reference t.
the extension Of Miller street, be accept
ed, providing the city can make proper
arrangements with the X. r. Co. to ge
crossing over their tract. Carried b.
vote as follows: Ayes, Blakley. ID. A
Campbell, Wilson, Crawford, Manion, A
Campbell and Beck. Nays, Holmes
White, Ellis, Bowden and Daoust.
Moved by Alderman Ellis that the
Comptroller be instructed to advertise
for sealed proposals for doing the cit.
printing. Carried by vote as follows
Ayes, Blakley, Holmes, White, Ellis
Bowden. ID. A. Campbell and A. Camp
bell. Nays, Wilson, Crawford, Manion
Daoust and Beck.
Moved by Alderman Ellis that the
Street Commissioner be instructed tc
notify Mr.. John Gavagan to remove all
obstruction he has on Sable street.
Carried by unanimous vote.
On motion of Alderman Blakley the
Council adjourned.
VIM. A. MCDONALD,
Recorder.
ANDREW HARSHAW,
Marnr
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-19

Eighty acres Of land well timbered with
hemlock and hardwood, for sale. En-
auire at this Office.
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Ed Mcdonald,
FIorouce CroWIcv

Also recommending that several bills
be referred TO the Committee on Ways
and Means.
Moved by Alderman A. Campbell that
the report Of the Comptroller be received
and recommendations concurred In, and
warrants ordered drawn for the payment
OF the several amounts as recommended.
Carried by unanimous vote.
To Me Hon. Common Council of he city Of
Alpend:
Whereas, Mr.. Frank Hoff-
man has been n faithful servant OF this
city, as driver of No. |. Hose cart, for the
past ten years, would most respectfully
recommend that he be granted vacation
OF twenty days, without loss OF time, to
enable him to visit the Worlds Fair.
Very respectfully,
WILLIAM STERLING,
Chief of A. +. ID.
Moved by Alderman A. Campbell that
the request be granted. Carried by un-
animous vote.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES.
From the Committee on Ways and
Means, recommending the payment Of the
following bills
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-19
Council Proceedings.

The Common Council of the city of AL
pena met In regular session, I'm the
Council Room, OH July IL, 1898, and
was called to order at 7:3O o'clock, T. NJ.
by the Mayor.
Present, Andrew Harshaw, Mayor
VIM. A. Mcdonald, Recorder, and Alder
men Blakley, Holmes, White, Ellis
Bowden, ID. A. Campbell, Wilson, Craw.
ford, Manion, A. Campbell, Daoust ant
Beck.
Journal Of session held July 3D. read
and approved.
COMMUNICATIONS.
To Tie Hon. Common Council Of Me CITY o.
Alpena.
GENTLEMEN-The directors of the AL
pena City Water Co. met at their Office
July 18th, 1893, and unanimously passed
the following resolution:
THAT directors j. ID. Turnbull, w. IL
johnson and +. w. Fletcher be appointed
as committee to confer with the city
about their buying tic Water Works"
Respectfully yours,
ALPENA Cry WATER Co.
Pr. w. +. HAZEL.
Moved by Alderman Blakley that the
communication Of the Water Co. be receiv.
cd and filed. Carried by unanimous vote.
REPORT OF OFFICERS.
From the Comptroller recommending
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-07-19

central counties are 81, and for the
northern, IA.
JOHN w. JocHIM,
Secretary of State.
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A MINNEAPOLIS MIRACLE.
The Remarkable Cure of ]. B. White
Of This City.

A Cripple for Two Years, Pronounced
Incurable by Physicians and Given
up by His Friends to Die-How
He Obtained Relief and Be-
came a Well Man-His
Daughters Marvellous
anA
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DR.. A. Letourneau,
lao WASHINGTON AVE,
PRoBATE NOTICE FOR HEARING CLAIMS

between Episcopal Church and Cen
tennial Block.
DRoBATE NOTICE FOR HEARING CLAIMS
State of Michigan, County of Alpena S.
Notice is hereby given, that by an order of the
Probate Court for the county of Apena, made on
the tenth day of July, A. ID. 1898. six months from
that date were allowed for creditors TO present
their claims against the estate of Margaret Doyle
late of said county deceased and that all creditors
Of said deceased required TO present their
claims 10 said Probate Court, at the Probate
office, in the City and County of Alpena for ex-
animation and allowance, on or before the tenth
day of January next, and that such claims will
be heard before said Court on Monday the If
teenth day Of October and ON Monday. the eighth
day of January next, at ten o'clock in the fore
noon of each of those days.
Dated Alpena, Mich, July 10, A. ID. 1898.
GEO. NJ. SLUSSER,
lli5w5 Judge of Probate.
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ALPENX ARGUS.

Largest Circulation and Best Adver'
Using Medium in Alpena County.
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From the Committee on Ways and
Means, recommending the payment Of the
following bills.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-08
JOSEPH JEFFERSON.
Character and Work Of Americas
Greatest Comedian.
Early Struggles Succeeded by Unparalleled
Triumphs -Versatiiity Which Seems
Marvelous-Tho Actors Famous
ROles-IIis Later Years.
(Special letter.


The true delineator of dramatic
characters must learn sooner or later
that strong contrasts are the effects
which arouse enthusiasm in an audi
encc. It was to the deep impression
this thought made upon the mind of
Joseph jefferson that the world is
indebted for one of the greatest char
actors over enacted on the stage; and
although not wholly, but in 4 great
measure, to that same impression rs
i. that famous comedian indebted for tho
crown of glory which he SO dcservcd1y
wears. Joseph jefferson would with
ont doubt have become q great and
famed actor in any case, but his
stumbling, almost accidentally, upon
the character Of Rip Van Wrinkle was
certainly a powerful auxiliary to the
success he attained.
Joseph jefferson was nearly thirty
wears of age before he secured any pub
lie recognition. This was in 1858 at
Laura Kcene's theater in New York
city, as Asa Trcnchard in Tom Taylor s
play of "Our American Cousin" He
made great hit and for the first time in
| his stage career enjoyed the Plcasura-
BILE sensation OF seeing his audience
moved on the instant from laughter to
tears. 1t gave him sense of power
which his dramatic Instincts warned
him to cultivate. In the summer OF
! 1850 the actor went to q farm in Para
l disc valley III AcA AAS O
! cation. He was in fever of unrest
| because he was not able to find just the
| Character he wanted. While at this
! farm one rainy day, lying in the loft OF
| the barn. on the hay. he was reading
| 1.-THE Life and Letters OF Washington
Irving.'' Suddenly the remembrance
| of the '.SEctch Book came to him a nd
! from that his mind turned to the qualn,
character of Rip Van Wrinkle.
He went to the house and got the
book and began reading the story. The
| result was his gathering up such ma
tcrial rs he could from three previous
demonstrations and by adding some
ideas and situations of his own. HI
produced play which was both salts
factory and disappointing to the
author. 1t was not until some years
| later, when in London, that Dior
Boucicault revised the work, making
the representation as the public
| knows it to-day.
Mr. Jefferson's Rip Van Wrinkle mus
always stand, not only as one of tn
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-08

r;ed, and from my unseen post watched
her every movement until my black
servant, with the remark: ''Massa, dem
llere griddlc cakes is all gettin' spilled"
aroused me from my reverie.
However, that was not the last time
I saw her. She sat a great deal in that
conservatory, the most blooming rose it
ever nourished within its glass walls.
She sewed there and read books there,
as well as ate there. 1 saw her concoct
dainty buildings for one, and pies
which lasted her four days, and I was
as sure Providence intended her for me
as though I had asked an oracle and
been told so.
With an opera glass I could read the
very pages of the book she read, and all
the while she had no idea that my eye
was on her. At last took a step-a bold
one for me. 1 bought Il book-the las,
new one of an authoress she had secnlc<
interested inland left it at her door
with this on the fly-leaf:
DEAF: MADAM: You wcrc so much inter
ested in thst book OF Mrs Edwards that
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time on December 20, 1867. to Miss
Sarah Warren, a relative OF William
Warren, the comedian. He has ever
been liberal in the extreme to his breth-
rem in the profession. giving time and
money whenevcr he was called upon
1t was Joseph jefferson who first prof
fcred his assistance to the family OF
George Holland after the death of that
genial comedian.
was Mr.. jefferson who went with
the son of the dead actor, at Mrs Ho1-
lands request, to the pastor of her
church to ask him to hold the funeral
services in his church, but who refused
upon learning the profession the de-
ceased had followed. 1t was to Joseph
jefferson this minister of the Gospel
said that though he could not hold the
funeral services of an actor in his
; church there was "a little church
AROUND the corner where the funeral
| services could possibly be held. In re-
| lating the event MIR. jefferson d1d
! not appear to care about the slight
| yes, insult-to himself a member of
| the deposed profession, though there is
| no doubt he did feel it keen1y, but it
cut him to the quick to have his dead
| friends son hear such a slight put upon
| his father. Mr.. jefferson was probably
| never much incensed in his life as he
| was at that I'm feeling minister.
Joseph jefferson is in these days rest
| ing upon the 1aure1s he has SO we'll
| earned. He confines himself to two
or three of his favoritc characters.
mainly rip Van Winl<le'' and Bob
Acres.' and it is hardly probable he Will
| ever again essay any new role.
He is not perhaps too old, for though
he is es years of age his health and
general physical condition are excel
lent. He does not spend SO much OF
his spare time at his plantation in
Louisiana as formerly. He is inter
ested in politics and is a warm personal
friend of Grover Cleveland. Although
a man of much iberality, he was never
like his father or his GRANDPA Their, i'm
provident, and is now worth about
S5oO,0 900. The last new venture he en-
tered into was with the late BILLY
Florence, when they organized a com
binatlon to produce a line of the old
time comedies. The venture was high
ly successful, from both a financial and
artistic point of view, and was In oper