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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-23
Fridays Storm.

The storm last Friday will long
be remembered as an unusual event,
certainly not expected this year.
Early in the forenoon snow began
to fall, and continued without ces-
sation until late at night. 1t was
accompanied by a gale from the
northeast, and the wind and snow
combined made disagreeable day.
Although most of the snow melted
as it struck the ground, enough re-
NAMED so that in the evening some
of the people got out their cutters
and had the great novelty of a
a sleigh-ride in the middle of May.
Saturday morning three inches of
heavy snow lay on the ground.
The temperature was not low, and
a very light raise in the mercury
would have converted the snow
storm into rain.
The business firms had consider
able snow to clear off the sidewalks
Saturday morning, and their greet
ings to acquaintance was to wish
them a happy new year or a merry
Christmas.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-23
Vaccination.

At a meeting of the Board of
Health of this city, held Thursday
evening, the following resolution
was passed:
Whereas, 1t appears that small
pox in virulent form, is prevalent
in several places in this state and
other places, and therefore on &C
count of our exposed situation as a
sea port and as resort for pleasure
seekers and others, it is our du-
ty to put the city in the best san
itary condition in our power; there
fore,
Resolved, We deem it necessary
to recommend general vaccination
in accordance with the law of the
state, and that the city physician
be authorized to make a thorough
vaccination of all persons that, in
his judgement, he deems necessary,
and that proper notice be given to
that effect; and further, that the
city council be requested to see that
the sewerage of the city be in the
best possible condition.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-23
The Tenth District.

A Washington dispatch to the
Detroit Free Press, of the 10th, re-
ports Congressman Weadock as
saying: II think the tenth dis
trict is all right, and believe the
Democratic nominee, whoever he is,
will be elected. 1t is not for me to
say whom the Democrats of the
tenth district will nominate for
Congress, but I expect them to elect
the man they nominate, and up to
this writing | have no objections to
their nominating me, that are based
on any degree of doubt as to the
result in that district this fall. l
have sometimes considered the de-
STABILITY of not permitting the use
of my name for a third nomination,
but this has been solely for personal
and professional reasons. | have as
yet reached no final determination
in this matter. | have not hereto
fore sought and do not now seek a
nomination, but at the present time
l can say that if nominated | would
make the race, and if | made it |
would expect to be reelected, as |
expect the nominee Of the conven-
ton will be elected, whoever he be.
What the situation OF my personal
affairs may be, of course | cannot
now say"
The reason why Congressm Wea-
dock gave his opinion was owing
to a report which credited him with
remarking that the chances for the
Democrats carrying this district
next November were unfavorable.
He also denies stating that he had
decided not to be a candidate this
fall.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-23

call; piano solo, by John Mel Donald;
recitation, sour Folks" by Howard
VanAuken; violin solo by Kate
Simmons; piano duet, by Lulu Col
Inns and Florence Brand; solo, by
Elizabeth Richardson; recitation,
by Frank Scott; paper, "Our Club,
its Past and Future" by Fred Olds;
violin solo, by Evin Currier.
There was also a spirited debate
on the subject, "Resolved, That the
United States is under deeper OBJ
legations to her statesmen than to
her warriors" which was decided in
favor. of the affirmative. The affirm
alive side was taken by George Com
fort, Irving Norton and Charles
Ziem, while the negative was ably
argued by Jake Nathan, Maurice
Cooper and Byron Odds.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-23
Maccahees.

The official report from the great
tent shows the number Of members
belonging to the various tents in
this county on the first of this
month to be:
Alpena, 200; Thunder Bay, 265;
Granite, 219; Lehndorff, SO; Cham
plain, 95; Long Rapids, 1902; Greedy,
%; Maple Ridge, %; Ossineke, 25.
As compared with preceding month
there was a loss of seven. The to-
tai was 1,031.
In the state there were 1884 sir
knights on the same date, showing
a gain of 1,275 during the month.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-23
Exports.

The shipments of lumber and
cedar last week, by vessels that re-
ported at the custom house, were as
follows:
Two cargoes of $4,000 railway
ties, to Chicago, ILL.,; one cargo Of
10000 feet of lumber to Fremont,
o.; one cargo of $4,000 feet of
lumber, to Detroit, Mich; one car
60 Of 100000 feet of lumber, to
Ashtabula, o.; one cargo of $780,
600 feet of lumber, to Toledo, O.;
one cargo Of $4,000 feet of lumbe
to Buffalo, N. Y, and one cargo of
100000 feet of lumber, to Erie, Pa.
The total shipments during the
week amounted to 100000 feet of
lumber and $4,000 railway ties.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-23
TESTIMONIALS.

had very lame back. For three weeks was
so L could not do any work. took great
many medicines internally and had plasters
applied to my back but found no relief. Hay-
ing heard OF the wonderful cure your Kidney
Capsules had performed for Joseph Reinke,
bought one box, tried them and was more than
pleased with the result. They completely cur
ed me In three days, and have never been
troubled with lame back since, and my back Is
as strong as IL ever was. j. X. MCDONALD.
For the past ten years have been constant
sufferer from pain In the back and heart trou-
Die, and, although tried q great many rene
dies and doctors, could get no relief In the
summer OF 1892, obtained box of Deadman's
Kidney Capsules and began taken them At the
end OF the first week l felt much better, and
could even venture to stoop without dread OF
that awful stitch in the back In about four
weeks stopped taking the capsules, feeling
that was completely cured.
After suffering from a lame back for four
years, your Kidney Capsules completely cured
me. GEO. g, SPEECHLEY.
wish to testify to the good of Deadman's
Kidney Capsules; they work promptly and Of
T.. A. WESTROPE.
This is to certify that l had lame back for
three years, and tried all kinds OF plasters
and cold hip baths, and medicines from differ
ent doctors, and got no relief until one day 1
Thought would try some of DIR. Deadman's
Kidney Pills, and 10 helped me at once. l have
given away over 81 worth of Pills to different
people, and II has cured them all. cannot
say too much In praise of DIR. Deadmans Pills
Tor lame back. R0BT. STEVENS.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-23
Detroit Markets.

The following quotations are copied
from the Detroit Free Press:
Apples. t2.75 to $500 per barrel.
Butter. iSc to tic per pound.
Fowls, DC to iOc per pound.
Turkeys, i0c to lie per pound.
Eggs, l0c TO lie per dozen.
Flour per barrel, $500 to 1925.
Hay baled. $1,000 to si1.0O per ton.
Oats per bushel. sec 10 3sc.
Onions per bushel, si.25 to s2.25.
Pork, $1,000 to SLABS per Dbl.
Potatoes per bushel, S065 TO 1910.
Wheat, sO.52 to sO.56 per bushel.
The above quotations are mostly OF a
wholesale nature. The price at retail
stores Is higher.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-23
Council Proceedings.

The Common Council Of the city Of
Alpena met In regular session In
the Council Room, on May 21st, 1894
and was called to order at 7:30 o'clock, p
M. by the Recorder.
Present, VIM. A. Mcdonald, Recorder
and Aldermen Holmes, Blakley, Ellis,
Scott, d. A. Campbell. Pamerleau, Cable,
Christian, A. Campbell, Manion, Beck
and Irving.
Journal OF previous session read and
approved.
COMMUNICATIONS.
To the Mayor and Common Council, Alpena, Mich.
GENTLEMEs-If you cannot buy sewer pipe for
city use for lower figure than the following, we
would be glad to furnish in car load lots delivered
at Alpena, for rs per cent from list price, no al
lowance for breakage, or we will allow you 821x
per cent from list price on boat at Cleveland, Ohio
This is oil first quality standard Akron pipe.
Trusting this will receive your consideration we
are, Yours respectfully,
On motion OF Alderman Ellis the COM
munication was received and filed.
To the Honorable Mayor and Common Council of
Gentlemen-I am informed that your honorable
body has appointed me TO the office Of City Sur
veyor. have not sought the appointment, neither
did desire It, as the demands on my time at pres
ent require almost my full attention. yet am will
ministration of our city affairs
will agree to take charge of the work until
such time as find that cannot give II the atten-
ton IL requires, or until different arrangements
can be made. Yours respectfully.
WIN. II. LEROY.
On motion Of Alderman Scott the COM
munication Of Mr.. Leroy was received
and placed on file, by unanimous vote.
To the Mayor and Common Council.
Gentlemen-Owing ~ the fact that smallpox has
hcCO in Mi In bis nfrv
in which we are in direct Communication with,
and after giving the matter Of vaccination due
consideration, have deemed it advisable to order
general vaccination, and trust that your honor
able body will not consider that we have been
hasty In this matter as we have been criticised for
not ordering the same before, and your Board Of
Health would ask your honorable body TO coop
crate yith us, that the vaccination may be done
with dispatch, that we may be better prepared to
most sure TO do.
Sec. 8, Of ordinance 20. says, said Board Of
Health shall have power and IL shall be their duty
TO take such measures as they shall deem eectual,
20 prevent the entrance OF any pesential diseases
within the city, and In accordance with the
herein described section, we have taken the step,
thinking IL was 70 the best interests Of the citizens
Of Aip'n'' Yours truly IRA SMITH,
President Board Of Health.
Moved by Alderman ID. A. Campbell
that the communication Of the Board OF
Health be laid on the table until next
meeting. Carried by unanimous vote.
PETITIONS.
Several petitions asking for sidewalks,
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-23
While tbe storm of last week Wa

While the storm of last week was
severe and disagreeable, it was not
as Obstructive as in many other parts
of the country. In the southern
part of the state damaging hail
storms, floods and snow occurred.
In Illinois snow fell in many places
and frost has done a great amount
of damage. The floods in Pennsyl-
vania have caused extensive losses.
On the great lakes many vessels
have been wrecked and at least
twenty men drowned. Alpena has
been very fortunate as compared
with many places much farther
south.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-23
Facts Worth Knowing.

In all diseases OF the nasal mucous
membrane the remedy used must be nom
irritating. Nothing satisfactory can be
accomplished with douches, snuffs, pow
ders or astringents, because they are ir-
ritating, do not thoroughly reach the
affected surfaces and should be abandoned
as worse than failures. A multitude of
persons who have for years borne all the
worry and pain that catarrh can infict,
testify to radical and permanent cures
wrought by Ely's Cream Balm. Your
druggist has it.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-23
Have You Back Ache?
DEADMAN'S
Kidney Capsules
Will Cure You.

Back ache means the kidneys are In
trouble. Deadman's Kidney Capsules
give prompt relief.
Seventy-flve per cent. Of diseases are
first caused by disordered kidneys. You
might as well try TO have healthy city
without sewerage as good health when
the kidneys are clogged, they are the
scavengers of the system. Delay Is dam
gerous, neglected kidney troubles result
In bad blood, dyspepsia, liver complaint,
and the most dangerous of all Brights
disease, diabetes and dropsy.
The above disease cannot exist where
Deadman's Kidney Capsules are used.
Sold by j. +. Field q Co.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-23
The Worlds Fair Portfolio,

Part IL, Is out. 1t contains fifteen fine,
large half-tone plates of Niagara Falls
and other Gems of American Scenery.
Price, ten cents,-no coupons. Don't
miss 1t. It Is SO cheap because the Mich
igan Central, "The Niagara Fails Route"
wants everybody to know something Of
Niagara's marvellous beauty. Frank j.
Bramhall, Advt. Agent, 400 Monadnock
Block, Chicago.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-23
DROBATE ORDER.

State Of Michigan County Of Alpenn, IS.
At session of the Probate Court for said coun-
ty, held at the Probate office in the city Of Alpena
on the 18th day Of May. in the year one thousand
eight hundred and ninety-four.
Present, Geo. NJ. Slusser, Judge Of Probate.
In the matter Of the estate Of John b. Marteli,
deceased.
On reading and fling the petition, duly verified,
OF Matilda Clouter, one Of the legatees named in
the last will and testament of said deceased pray
ing for the appointment Of an administrator de
bonis non, with the will annexed account OF the
death Of Maggie Martell, executrix of the will Of
said John b. Martell.
Thereupon it is ordered, that Monday, the 9TH
day Of June next, at ten o'clock In the forenoon,
be assigned for the hearing of said petition, and
that the heirs-ataw of said deceased and all other
persons interested In said estate are required TO
appear at session OF said court then TO be holden
In the Probate Office in the city Of Alpena, and
show cause, II any there be, why the prayer Of the
petitioner should not be granted
And II is further ordered, that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in said estate
OF the pendency of said petition, and the hearing
thereof, by causing copy of this order to be pub
nshed in the Alpena Argus, a newspaper printed
and circulated in said county, three successive
weeks previous TO said day of hearing.
"a true copyJ GEO. M. SLUSSER
i'oWs Judge Of Probate.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-23
Junior Debating Club Entertainment.

The members Of the Junior De-
batting Club gave an interesting ell
tertainment in the High School
room last Wednesday evening,
which was attended by over one
hundred people. Theprogram COM
prised achorus," Greeting Song;" roll
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-23

The vast facilities Of the j. G. Aver Co.,
Of Lowell, Mass, enable them to place
The Superior Observation-Disclosures Sar-
saparilla-within easy reach Of the poor
est invalid. Don't be induced to take
'cheap" substitute. Always remember
that the best Is the cheapest.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-23

In all cases where q mild but effective
aperient Is needed, Ayers Pills are the
best. They improve the appetite, restore
healthy action, promote digestion, and
regulate every function. No pill is In
greater demand, or more highly recon-
mended by the profession.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-23
Here are Your Letters.

The following is list Of letters at the
postoffice uncalled for, and II not claimed
soon will be sent to the dead letter office
Alexander Will Lefeboro Jos
Cook Jas G Semen Mary
Herbert Clara Shannon John
Hohenstein Benz Storcbt II II
.Jonson Melissa
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-23

Buckingham's Dye for the whiskers is
the best, hardest, safest, surest, cleanest,
most economical and satisfactory dye
ever invented. 1t Is the gentlemen's fav-
orita
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-23

Largest Circulation and Best Adver'
Using Medium in Alpena County.
Wednesday, May. %, 1894.

Coldwater Sun: The Republic
can majority in Michigan is still
growing. The first election" re-
port from the state department in
Lansing showed a majority in favor
Deputy Secretary Lindholm of
nearly 500. A more careful can
yass found it had increased to ST.
200, and now comes the official
count, and it shows a clean majority
of 1923. OF truth the Demo-
Gratis are not in it this year.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-23
Clearances- 1894.

The following vessels cleared from this
port during last week, with cargoes OF
lumber and other forest products:
Schooner Kelley, 5000 railway ties, Chicago.
Propeller sachem, 10000 railway ties, Chicago.
Propeller jerks, 10000 lumber, Fremont.
Barge Monitor, 900 lumber, Detroit.
Schooner schupe, 100000 lumber, Ashtabula.
Propeller westford 100000 lumber, Toledo.
Propeller Kendall, $50, Don lumber, Buffalo.
Schooner savidgc, 1000 lumber, Erie
The total amount Of lumber, shingles,
lath, cedar posts, railway ties, etc.,
shipped from this port since the opening
OF navigation, in 1894, by vessels that re-
ported at the Alpena custom house, is:
oo5VOO
oninBlcs
2.ases, ~ OOO
halfway ..IJZ fOO
geoar Posos, oOO
Ieegrapn poles 2OO
roma net
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-05-23

Moved by Alderman d. A. Campbell
that the report OF the City Attorney be
received and his recommendations con-
CURED in and warrant OF $3.50 ordered
drawn In favor OF Mr.. Law. Carried by
vote as follows: Ayes, Holmes, Blakley,
Ellis, Scott, ID. A. Campbell, Parlerleau,
Cable, Christian, Manion, Beck and Irv-
ing. Nays, A. Campbell.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-23
AVIRGfNIa Bor ~ PAKIs,
LIFE Among the Americans I'm That Gay
Capital : Dinner

PARIS. De.. b. IHar' ar' H'.''
many American t'r'd n'- Iu IaIl7, o'-
sides tuc continual -.r.am %. to.rt-t-
lt auNUn. doubts th... a. b" has io "'
lis 90 walk aIon- one ODD. lh' primo !''
avenues and notice me number of amer
lctu Uae0 display 'b. II .. iH hol 'if
branch houses, or On" -.-n- intended pdf-
uculiry for American eyes, rn.u AS
"Bois-ons Americans. or even tH" PLAIN
words American Bar And should you.
by any chance. be unable to go ont ,'
look for such signs. Just call the "l.' .f
dor here YOU always have ono within
cllD ami say to Hlm simply "Grog Amor
icaiu.' Without the slightest h'7t.fI ''H
he VIII get you brew chat W.I mHh.
YOU THINKS of home and your lat nti
-olF
or course these minor evidences or t'7
influence OFF our COUNTRY ''i'' ''' -.'.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-23

he said that there has been nm overpro-
dtlction of silver in the recent past bce
us see. The value of all the soiu ~
Guced in the world for i've hundren 49, ~
from 1850 TO 1880. was $i.2p.VO,Wo. anu oi
the silver 81, 435, 5000. OF this the Inltel
states produced. OF gold Sl.4O,VoVo, ana
OF silver S4D,0O000D so that OF TINS SViu
the Unitel Statcs PRODUCER dpuut 1hc rs ~ va
nearly all since the gold discovery IN
California I'm 1919, while OF the SILVER me
United States produced Cnly about one
nineteenth. The worlds productloh OF
gold in 1890 was $ll6.0S90J; OF whlch lne
United States produced S28io,WJ, Merry
one-third of all and OF silver. $lJo'b'i.-Si.
Of which the United states produces
so. 49,. 90, or nearly one-halt OF All. nc
excess of the worlds production OF IoV
was only about Sy,0C0.WJ while the excess
OF the worlds production OF silver down
to 1880 was about S2D.w0W1. Inc goo
produced i'm the United states from Io2
10 lS9U. inclusive. was or the NdIuc ot
81 80 li0,00J. and The silver OF the saIuc 81
$1G$3.~0 or u i.ttle less than hdii tnc Nhl-
ne OF the gold pToducCt Fer tie Ten N'dfS
from - 10 50. the average annual pi"-
duct OF gold was %L5O,DO, and OF silNtr
5000; tor the ten years from - TO -
il was OF gold SN.30gOj3 and Of silver
%9,H2,226, ana FOR the eight years from
y. to 80 1t was OF gold So. 1900, ard OF
silver SJ,61iiJ); but the value Of the
average annual product Of each for the
forty-two years from 1919 10 $500 was of
gold SG,742li2. Of silver SElTC.257. near
~ twice as much gold during the series of
years as of silver.
80 H. is evident chat tho oVorproductiou
theory Is not based upon facts and can
not account for the depreciation i'm value
Of silver. We must look to other facts
tor the cause, and inasmuCh AS is de-
probation commenced soon after 10 Was
denied admission to the minis ON tho
same terms as gold, we cannot refuse TO
recognize IN this hostile legislation In the
United states and i'm Europe the chief
If not the sole, cause of its depreciation
as bullion.
And is there any reason for the opin
ion that If this hostile legislation had
been applied to gold Instead Of silver the
former would not now be farinT the same
fate that silver Is as bullion Deny 10
gold free coinage and its legal tender ca
pacity, take from IL its uses as money,
let il he reduced TO the same stat" "s
silver has been. and all the probabilities
are that IL would sink I'm value just 9-
silver has done. For is 10 not true that
the other uses Of gold are more con-
tracted ard limited than such uses for
silver are2 And If so. must IL not b"
true or probable that 10 owes its present
prCciOusness as bullion TO its receiyabhty
as money i'm an the countries Of Europe
as well as i'm the United states and
that II does stand I'm need of such ro-
ceiyabiity m order 10 maintain It's pres
end condition
Respectfully,
LIAM 3. PETIT.
December Il INyt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-23

the functions OF money. then II must be
money which the creditor II willing 20
take; In which case its legal tender quail
ity had Just as we'll be at home as to be
I'm the money. When MIR. Petit gets this
idea into his mind. he will sec how pre-
posterous the free silver and all other
fiat money ideas are. He viii never sec
them in their fun absurdity until he
learns this great truth.
We answer MIR. Petit that gold would
remain very nearly II not quite. as val
liable as It. is IL all the nations Of the
world should demonetize IL, and we ques-
ton II silver's value would be much en-
hanced II all the nations OF the world de-
termlncd 10 make It the sole money
metal. Laws cannot control the pas
sions and desires of men. Men want go'n
as their standard Of value ana mcdluih
OF exchange. and they do not want Sill
yer. II all nations were TO make the com
pact which Mr. Petit suggests, the
commerce NJ the world would still fnd
n way TO base its transactions on goid'
and II would ignore silver, In spite OF all
the laws that might be made.
Mr.. Petit may reason as he pleases
about the comparative production OF go"
and silver. but he overlooks and ignores
the fact that men want gold more thah
they want silver. A very small pumpkin
crop will overstock the market, while II
is hardly possible to produce enough
luscious peaches.