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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22


A Splendid Number.-The New Peter
son for March is decided improvement
on its predecessors, admirable as they
have been. "Our Women Violinists," by
Frances M. Smith, Is most interesting
paper, accompanied by admirable photo.
gravures of all the celebrated American
women violin-players. Another charm
ing article, profusely illustrated, is
"Some Cities Of Algeria" by Mrs. E. c.
Creighton. An illustrated story, "Isrul
Camperman's Alibi," by Robert c. V.
Meyers, proves that its gifted auther Is
as skilled In humor as he is pathos. "Pa'
lumba's Dowry," by Elizabeth Cavazza,
is one OF those wonderfully realistic
sketches Of Calabrian life which have
made this writer so suddenly famous
"a Freek's Midsummer Nights Dream, v
by Charles Belmont Davis, Is as unique
as 1t is delightful. "Heine and the Mon.
keys Skin," by Thomas Wentworth
Higginson, and "Was That Little Fellow
II" by Minot j. Savage, are among the
gems OF the number. Charles Washing.
ton Coleman, Edward A. Oldham, and
other well-know poets contribute some
of their best work. The success OF The
New Peterson is thoroughly established
and is well deserved. No magazine has
a finer array Of contributors, and in many
1t is better suited to the needs Of the en-
tire household than any periodical In the
country. Terms, two dollars year
Address Peterson Magazine Co., Phila'
delphia.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

Is supposed to have special influence on
the affairs of lovers, but comparatively
few realize how very old the superstition
is. This same man In the moon has for
ages been the god Of love OF the Chinese,
and, IL is believed, slides down to earth
on moonbeam, ties the end OF the lovers
queue to the top Of the fair maiden's
nose, by magical knot, after which
nothing can prevent the union. The mar
rage ceremonies Of this ancient nation
are very curious, and these and many
others are described In very interesting
article on Curious Customs Of Courtship
and Marriage" charmingly illustrated
published In Demorest's Family Magazine
for March. A superbly illustrated pa
per, entitled "In Mulberry Bend and Be-
+, ond," gives very clear idea Of tn.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

lreland's greatest grievance
against England has been her want
of home rule, and the attempt of
England to administer the local af-
fairs of Ireland has been the cause
of many bloody rebellions. A few
days ago Gladstone, the present real
head of the British government, in
troduced a bill in the British Parlia-
ment, which is liable to become a
law, and will give to Ireland local
self government. Under the pro-
visions of the bill, Ireland will be
somewhat in the same position as
Michigan occupies in the United
States. She will have her own
State legislature and her local laws
will be made by her own representa-
tives.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

A prominent Republican has
made the assertion that IF there is
anything that the voters of Mich
igan ought to he ashamed of, it
should be the material contained i'll,
and the doings of the legislatures of
the State for the last four sessions,
including the present one as the
worst and poorest of the four.
They rank for worthlessness about
as follows"
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

the Committee on Fire Department, to
whom was referred the bill OF Sandy Nc
Dougall, OF $40, as a member of Hose
Company No. /, verbal report stating
that said McDougall's name does not ap-
pear on the Secretary's record OF Hose
Company No. 1, as a member OF said
company, and moved that his bill be dis
allowed. Carried unanimously.
Moved by Alderman Alpern that the
vote on the adoption OF the resolution en-
gaging Judge limerick to rewrite the city
charter, offered at the last meeting. be re-
considered. Carried UNANIMOUSLY.
Resolution as follows, by Alderman
Campbell, supported by Alderman Daoust
ReSolued, That the City Attorney and
Judge limerick be and are hereby author
lied to rewrite the charter OF the city Of
Alpena, and insert such amendments as
suggested by the committee appointed for
that purpose; and also that the Recorder
be instructed to notify Mr.. Blakley, our
member OF the Legislature, OF the action
OF this Council. Judge limerick to be
paid 800 for doing the same.
Lost by vote as follows: Ayes, Bow
den. Nays, Alpern, White, Placie, Craw-
ford, Wilson, Campbell, Manion, Daoust
and Englefield.
BY Alderman Alpern, supported by
Alderman Campbell.
Resolged, That at the present time a
certain number of individuals of this city
have taken upon themselves and asserted
through the Alpena Pioneer, their inten-
ton to amend the charter of the city of
Alpena, and reduce the number of wards
to three that such action Is against the
expressed wish Of this Council and it is
the sense OF this Council that such action
is against and detrimental to the city, and
against the interests Of taxpayers of this
city and that copy Of this resolution be
forwarded to our member OF the Legisla-
ture.
Carried by vote as follows: Ayes, Al
perm, White, Placie, Crawford, Wilson,
Campbell, Manion, Daoust and Engle-
field. Nays, Bowden.
BY Alderman Wilson supported by
Alderman Alpern.
WHEREAS, 1t has been currently report
ed that quite number of water hydrants
are frozen and otherwise defective, render
ing them useless In case of fire, and it ap-
pears that they have been III this condi-
ton for some time; and,
WHEREAS, 1t being very unjust TO the
owners OF property in the vicinity OF these
imperfect hydrants, as they would be al
most helpless in the case of fire and in
order to know just how many hydrants
are In bad condition, that we may be en-
abled to deduct sufficient amount from
the water works bill for fire protection to
cover the length Of time that such
hydrants have and are allowed to remain
In such condition; therefore,
Resolued, That the Chief Engineer be
and is hereby instructed to inspect each
hydrant in the city, and report to this
Council, the number he finds in working
order, and the number that are not.
Carried by unanimous vote.
Moved by Alderman White that the
Recorder be instructed to notify the
Water Co. that the city will hold the
Water Co. responsible for all damage
caused by the MIGRANTS and water mains
being frozen. Carried unanimously.
On motion Of Alderman Placie the
Council adjourned.
ANDREW HARSHAW,
VIM. A. MCDONALD, Mayor.
Recorder.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

The suggestions which Gov.
Hogg, of Texas, makes for the pre-
vention of a resort to mob law are
eminently practical and to the point.
They are in substance: That when
any person, being prisoner under
legal authority in violation of law
and put to death, the country shall
be liable to pay a specified large sum
to the surviving husband, wife,
children and parents of the person
who shall so suffer death; that a
county shall be liable for damages
when any person not being under
legal duress is mobbed by two or
more persons, and the criminals
are not within a specified time in
dicted and prosecuted for their
crime; that each person or corpora
ton shall also be liable for damages
who takes part in or in any way
abets in the mobbing of person;
that a sheriff shall be ineligible to
hold his Office, and providing for
his removal, when prisoner is tax
ell from the Jail or from himself, or
from any officer or lawful authority
in his presence, and is put to death
by mob. To prevent any miscar-
riage of justice through the SYM
pathy of juries, he adds the sugges-
ton that a change of venue be
provided for in all cases of mob
violence.-Free Press.
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Moved by Alderman Daoust that the
report be received and warrants ordered
drawn for the payment or the same. Car
ricd by unanimous vote.
Also, from the chairman of the Com
mittee on Ways and Means, verbal re-
port on the matter Of Spicer's taxes Of
1890 and 1901, stating that said Spicer
had paid his taxes of 1890 and 1891 twice,
amount Of which was ss16.77.
Moved by Alderman White that the
Recorder be instructed to draw an order
In favor Of Mr.. Spicer. In the sum Of $1e.-
"a. the amount ov erpsid. Carried by
unanimous vote.
From Alderman Campbell, chairman Of
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A Good Example.

The conviction of the Panama
swindlers is good news to the friends
of honest government everywhere.
1t shows that the French Republic
has in it the elements of perma-
nency, and it encouraged the peo-
pie of the United States to hope
that they may yet be able to bring
to justice some of the scoundrels
who think that high position is a
sufficient warrant for any crime they
may find to their advantage.
1t has been many years since we
have been able to make such an ex-
ample as the French are making
now. Without doubt the public
life of Washington is fully as
corrupt as that of Paris. If the
men who enter our Senate are not
millionaires at the start, some of
them are only too apt to become
millionaires before their retirement.
This may not be done by actual
theft from the Treasury or by ac-
tual bribe-taking, but the methods
by which some of our public men
enrich themselves are often worse
than theft or bribe-taking. 1t can
not have been forgotten that when
the Sherman law was passed, in
spite Of the strong protests against
it as measure of dishonest specu-
lation, it was found that members
of both the House and Senate had
put money into speculative pools
the profits from which depended on
the passage Of the bill. This was
worse crime against the people than
that committed by De Lesseps, but
instead of being in the penitentiary,
where they deserve to be, most of
these Senators and Congressman
are still in Congress ready to lend
their influence for fresh infamies.
The means used to procure the
passage of the Sherman act are a
fair sample of methods used to con-
troll legislation in the interest of
spectators or of capitalists who
wish to force from the people great
er privileges for themselves at the
expense Of public right. Yet it
seems impossible to secure the con-
viction of the guilty. They form a
close corporation, and if a member
of the House or Senate is in danger
of being detected they can be re-
lied upon to rally to his support
and shut off investigation in the ex-
pectation of return Of the favor
should occasion require 1T.
The demoralizing effect of this
continued immunity in doubtful
practices is seen in the large vote
cast in the Senate in favor of
surrendering the political fugi-
tives demanded by the Russian
despot. Such vote would never
have been possible in the days when
the character of the Senate was
above suspicion, but it is hardly
surprising as that body is at present
constituted.
Nothing would do more to re-
store public confidence in the
stability of republican institutions
than action in America similar to
that France has taken. If we could
once get the stripes of convict on
rascal regardless of the fact that
he had committed his crimes as a
high public official, we could hope
to perpetuate government of, for
and by the people.-St. Louis Re-
,,,,Ll.o
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Council Proceedings.

The Common Council of the city Of
Alpena, met In regular session, at the
Council Room, February Goth, 1893, and
was called to order at 7;3O o'clock, p. NJ,
by the Mayor.
Present, Andrew Harshaw, Mayor !;
VIM. A. Mcdonald, Recorder, and Alder
men Alpern, White, Placie, Bowden,
Crawford, Wilson, Campbell, Manion,
Daoust and Englefeld.
journal of previous session read and
approved.
COMMUNICATIONS.
From Mrs. A. Leins, stating that the
hydrant on the corner OF Twelfth and
Chisholm streets, Is frozen and the water
main for some distance this side OF said
hydrant is frozen, and asking that some
action be taken in the matter.
On motion Of Alderman Wilson, the
matter was referred to the Committee on
Fire Department, to look into and report
on the same at next meeting, by unani-
nous vote.
From the City Attorney, who was at
the last meeting Of the Council instructed
to draft an enabling act to be presented
to the legislature, empowering the city to
issue bonds In the sum OF $4,000, for
the purpose Of building and maintaining
it's own water works, presenting the fol-
lowing
/ A 90 &bo al -
raise money for the purchase Of, or the
erection and maintenance Of, Water
Works.
Section 1. The People of the State OF
Michigan enact, That for the purpose Of
purchasing, establishing, erecting and
maintaining water works for the use Of
the city of Alpena, and tho inhabitants
thereof, the Common Council OF said city
is hereby authorized to submit to the tax
paying electors of said city, at any special
city election, proposition to raise a sum
of money, not exceeding one hundred and
fifty thousand dollars, by loan at a rate
of interest not exceeding four per cent.
per annum, to be voted upon by them by
ballot, In the manner provided for by act
number 178 OF the session laws of 1873.
Sec. 2. II such proposition shall be
approved by majority vote Of SAID. elect
ors, present and voting, the Common
Council OF said city may, at any time
thereafter, make such loan or so much
thereof as may be considered necessary,
and issue the bonds of SAIL CITY for the
payment thereof, with the, interest: said
bonds to mature within twenty wears from
the date thereof.
Sec. g. That all the proceedings In the
matter of the purchas q OF property there
for, and OF building and maintaining said
water works, not herein provided for,
shall be In accord lnce with and in con-
formity to the provisions of said act
number 17S OF t. @ session laws OF 1873.
Moved by Al derman Alpern that the en-
abling act be approved Of by the Council,
and the May Or and Recorder be instruct
ed to forws I'd copy Of the same to our
Senator M d Representative at Lansing
Hons. i. d. Turnbull and A. II. Blakley.
Carried by unanimous vote.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES.
From the Committee on Ways and
Means recommending the payment Of the
| foI10svin0 hjIIa.
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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. prompt and
permanent cure. The following letters
speak for themselves:
Mrs Mary G. Tyler, of Heppner, Ore,
writes: One pkg. of Pyramid Pile Cure
entirely cured me of piles from which l
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
ff painless cure uId Sr every iTTm S Pfs
will get it for you if you ask him.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

slums Of New York; and TO read tho pro-
fusely Illustrated articles on Japanese
Industries and Occupations" is almost
equal to trip to japan. II you are In.
terested in knowing about a fashionable
theater-party, Lenten luncheon, ladies'
literary clubs, a grand musicale, and 9TH
er .Lenten entertainments, you should
read "a Debutante's Winter in New
York;" there are a number OF charming
stories, good poems, Madame La Mode
discourses of the latest 'Society Fads,"
there are innumerable illustrations, in
Guiding water-color of "A Viking Ship"
and all the departments are full to over
flowing of good things. Demorest's is
the ideal family" magazine, and every
number isequally interesting. Published
for 20 cents a copy, or SO year, by w.
Jennings Demorest, Is f. 14th St., New
York.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

English SPAWN Liniment removes all
hard, soft or calloused Jumps and blem-
ishes from horses. Blood SPAWN curbs,
splints, sweeney, ring-bone, stiles,
sprains, all swollen throats, coughs, etc.
Save $50 by use of one bottle. Warrant
ed the most wonderful blemish cure ever
known. Sold by John T. Bostwick, drug
gist, Alpena, Mich. 1093y1
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22
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How would you like to make in six
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Write for particulars, if you mean
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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

The effect on the worlds trade of the
adoption by the United States of policy
Of radical tariff reduction, is the subject
OF an article in the March Forum, by q
well known English writer on trade SUBJ
jects, Mr.. George w. Medley.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22
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Itch on human and horses and all ami
mails cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion. This never fails. Sold
by John T. Bostwick, druggist, Alpena,
Mich 1O93y1
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-02-22

From the Committee on Ways and
Means recommending the payment Of the
fOI1OSvin0 hiIIa.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1893-03-12
HAAIFEs1AeleA

I'm prueba dc Unparalleled, atendiendo
consideracones de alta fraternal politica; guar
dando 6delidad 10 mandado por nuestra Cons
tituci6n, y respeto acatamento 4 10 acordado
por el Centro Directive del Partdo, tnsertamos
continuation ia siguiente qae nos dirige nuestro
distinguido amigo don Pedro Santlsteban Cha
varri, diciendo como 81, y lamentandolo nosotros:
ola llamarada de Adjuntas anuncia el volcAn
shoguemeslo por conveniencla de todos. ..."
Sr. Director del Bolcttn Mereanttl.
Muy senior mio do mi consideracfon: He
leido en- vsrios peri6dicos de la Colectlvldad un
manifesto dirigido Gal Partido" por el Comitt
Central ocupandose dc mi pobre personalidad-
No sere 20 quien juzgue los que 10 han FIR
mado; que los iuxgue prmero conciencia J des
puSs la Colectividad que pertenecenos todos.
Entire el partido que dlrigia 81 Excmo. Sr
Marques de la Esperanza "a. Q. g. e) y el de hoy
la diferencia es tan grands, tan lnmensa, que nc
puede ser mas.
Era aquel un Partido grande, de ideas Am
plias generosas en- que cablan muchos hombres
de saber y de posicion, que POGO POGO hernot
vlsto desertar de nuestras flas y 10 han del ado
reducido tai extreme, que son pocos, los que ca
ben dentro de 81.
La llamarada de Adjuntas anuncia el volcan
ahoguemoslo por convenience de todos, antes
que saga { Ia superfcie, quedemos arrollados
en- su lava 8 asfxados en- ell humo sofocante que
necesariamente ha de arroiar.
De V. alto. y 8. 8. Q. B. 8. NJ
Pedro Santsstsbam Chavarr'.
Puerto-Rico, Mario IL de 1898.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1893-03-12

81 otra ven se le ocurre don Francisco que
~ volssr ser dsputado, que le pida el acta los
de Ciales, pues por muy cara experiencia sabe,
que los de Utuado no pueden dsrle 10 que ofrecen.
va sabe el estimsble amigo que el cabaAero
de este pueblo, que no he mucho tempo le ofre-
cisra el acta, no airve mas que como ayudsute de
campo del Cancillsr de hierro, rspartidor de
sus cartas.
En- Utuado ha presenciado su derrota moral
y material don francisco Martin Sanchez y don
Juan Francisco Gasc6n ha obtenido las simpatfas
de todos. FL primero ha tenido lis votos, y el
segundo 1872. Los esento treinta dos votos del
nor Gascon, los han conquistado las simpatias, y
Ia mitad de los oIENTo OUNCE del sehor Martin
Sanchez, han sido arrsstrados por corrientes des
conocidss
Miguel Rozds Sdsnz.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1893-03-12
En- EL kTENEO

Anoche tuvo lugar la conferences anuncisds
por el amigo y compafero Salvador Brau sobre
los estudios hstoricos que con tanto sxito vlene
practicando, en- 10 que hace relaci6n nuestro
Puerto Rico. La dlssrtaci6n critca Que nos e.
y6 anoche para rectifcar algunss fechas que CO,
rren equivooadas en- ibros de texto y sirviendo
de ensehanza en- nuestras escuelas, justlica Ia
ssiduidad de Brau, su constancia para desentra.
mar antiguas cr6nicas el buen m9todo compro
batorio que ha sabido adoptar para poner en- evi.
dencia el error. Asi SO escribe hoy Ia critica
historical. Ell documento al lado de la afrmacion.
Aprendlmos anoche con nosotros tai vez
In mayor parte de los concurrentes, que Juan Pom
CO nunca habito 10 actual Ciudad de San Juan
81 edifcio llamado Casa blanca, que el vulgo ha
tenido aqui siempre como construido por ell va
lente descubridor de la Florida, fus evantado
mucho despues de su maerte, por su hijo don
Luis. FL Conquistador de Puerto. Rico fund6
Caparra alli vivi6 hssta gu embarque para Ia
Florida oponiendose slempre Ia traslacion de Ia
Ciudad Ia Islsta Mayor donde vivimos tan apre,
tados, gracas al informe favorable de los frailes
Geronlmos.
Samos muy compacidos del Ateneo La
noche lluviosa desapacible, impidi6 que la con
currencla fuerA mas nutrida.
Esperamos la continuation de la conferen
cia, que tendr2 luhar en- el pr6ximo szbado, y en-
tire tsnto enviamos nuestra felicitac6n al laborio
90 confersncisnte.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1893-03-12

Ante el peJg. de que invada de nuevo los
Estados Undos ell mirlnaque tan antiestetico 1
la Vista tan enclose para los que acompafsn
as dalnas que 10 usan y para elias mismas az6-
sirado en- la Legislature del Estado de Nueva
York el dputado democratic Mr. Frank D. Smith,
como han alzado otros diputados en- Iowa,
Kentucky, Wisconsin, proponiendo con toda for
maidad la sguente proposition de ley:
Constderando, que la prensa pdblica hace
saber que va introduclrse en- este pals la moda
del mirlhaque, que este traerfa muchas moles-
tIas e inconvenientes al trafco pdblico, y los
concursos de personas, especialmente en- las ige-
sias teatros con objeto de economizar el es-
Dacio adicional que hara necesaria la Exposition
lie Chicago; Sc dispone: que sera illegal el dar,
vender, prestar sumiuistrar cualquiers perso--
na en- cualquler forma en- el Estado de Nueva-
York, Ia prenda conocda por Ell nombre de NIL
;1haque, prohibiendose asf mismo ell uso de la
misma" Este proyecto de ley califca de delito
toda transgresi6n del msmo, senala penas para
los que fa!ten sus disposiclones.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1893-03-12
Dice un peri6dlcO de Nueva York:

Ell asilo dc enaienados del condado de Do.
YER, New Hampshire Estsdos Unidos) sito cua
tro millas de aquella capital, Sc incendi6 anoche
perdiendo la vida On esta catastrofe 10 me- NO,
cuarenta cuatro personas. Al pasar William
Cherry las 10 de IL noche su ronds, observe
que habia fuego en- Ia zelda de una de las locata
rias, di6 la sefial de alarma. Ell portero, que
vive ell edifclo con gu fsmills, abrio Immediate
mente las puertas de las cincuenta y cuatro eel
das que en- el hay, inss6 los locos que sale
ran, marchandose 81 CON su mujer dos hi
ios todos en- ropas do noche. De los cuarenta y
ocho infelices snsjenados solo cuatro escaparon,
siendo indescriptible Ia escena que allf tuvo lu
gar Una fuerte tempestad de nieve que reinabs
al m1smo tempo que ell fuego coasumaba su des
tructora obra, impdiS que Ell aparato contra incen
dios pudiera funcionar"