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THE NORTHERN TRIBUNE; CHEBOYGAN, MICH.,-JULY 2, 1885. A Card 1'rom It. preventative Hampton Harbor Springs, June 27. Editor Northern TbibunU. My atUutioo has just been called to an article recently published in your paper reflecting upon my coarse in the . Sumner cooutv matter. I make it a point to pay no attention to newspaper criticism w hen it applies to myself alone, and I therefore will not waste ink in referring to your misrepre soutations as to my course in the reiiis iriciing, iariaer man 10 say mat a staunch Republican, one of Cheboygan's honored citizen, sat at my table and at my request assisted me in arranging the lteprtueBtatiYe and Senatorial dis tricts to aa to best advance the interests of the people of Northern Michigan. The arrangement I worked for was heartily approved by him and every other .honest Kepublic.an who examined it, So much for tiiat matter. Your stat ruents aa to my action in the bill proposing a division of the countv are utterly false ia every particular, I will do you the credit of believing that you do not willfully misrepresent me, but X wish to add tmit if anyone gave . you such information he is a willful and malicious liar. Whoever says I made any pledges in regard to any Cheboygan county matter lies 1 vvnosoever says 1 ever violated as . a ; legislator any Dledge whatsoever I made as a candidate Ilea I Whoever says 1 did all I eould to take from Cheboygan and Fresque Isle coun ties some of their most valuble territory m order to ereate a new county lies. Whoever says I did anything to assist or influence such division lies! una may not be elegant, but it is ex plicit. In the county matter, as in ybnr charter bill, I did precisely what I said from the start I should do. I simply saw that both sides had a fair show. I arranged the hearings on both bills, be fore committees to suit the convenience . of the Cheboygan people. I kept beth 6idB posted by telegraph at my own ex pense. I. told both parties from the start that I should fayor reDorting the bill without recommendation and if so reported would see that both had an on portunity to fight it out on the floor, bat would not vote for it mvself. In my letter of Mareh 2Cth, to Mr. Humphrey referring to the notice I had already giyen him that the bill had been reported without recommendation and made the special order for March 31st. I wrote: "You are aware of the necessity . or looking alter your interests, and as 1 shall insist on maintaining a strictly neutral position 1 will not undertake to oner any suggestions. I have now put the muter where both sides caa have an equal show, and in doing eo have striven to be fair and impartial to all." The meads of the bill attempted to take advantage of the absence of their opponeuts and pass the bill before the day set down for its consideration. I did not consider this square dealiag and opposed me motion to take it up, suc ceeding after speaking twice against immediate consideration, in having it again postponed.' I lmmtdiately tele graphed Humphrey and Perkins what action had bee a taken aa added that my opinion was that the bill would pass me nonse unless the oppositloa looked after it. In a letter of March 27th, Mr. Humphrey acknowledged the receipt of my telegrams and said: "We will try ana attend the matter wnea it comes to further hearing." This was not done. The friends of the bill urged their eourse ably, fairly and courteously, and win ning the respect, confidence and sympa thy of the members they carried their bill through the House. By refusing to vote for the bill 1 virtually voted against it, a refusal to vote having the same ef fect as a egative vote. The fact that my most intimate and friends aud polit ical associates voted for and some against shows that I took no part in the contest. I challenge any man to find a single member whom I influenced or at tempted klo influence. To all inquiries as to my wishes I invariably replied that I would express no opinion aud did not care which way rnj friends voted. That sir was my course in the new county matter. 'It was the right Coarse to take and I should not regret it even if it resulted in burying me politically beyond resurrection. What few honors I have had, have been civea me because I could be relied 011 10 be fair and honest, and I would not deal unjustly by even a sins 10 coQsuiuent who trusted ine lor all the honers aud emoluments in the gift of the people. I shall do what feel to be right, and if people don't like it it is their privilege to express their disapproval in any way they see fit. several hundred of my constituents representing an overwhelming majority of the people in the proposed new county asiteu a cnanee to get a decision from the Legislature. Over a hundred far mers wrote me personal letters asking me to assist the bill. While I felt that I could not do that, in view of the fact that many more of mv constituents on posed it, and I was the representative of coin, 1 assured them that they should fiaYt a fair show and ther crot it. I kaew that thev were neither wealthy nor influential, bat what they owned was just as good to them at though they were millionaires, aad the very fact mat they were weak and unable to hire piofessional lobbyists made it so much the more incumbent upon mo to see mat thev had fair nlav. If aar mm in Cheboygan voted for me believing that I wouid consent to the interests of any one of my constituents being overlooked and aot even tonsidered because he was poor and withoat influence that man made a mistake in voting for me and ha won't do it again. Yours for right, regardless of might, for justice rather than popularity. Chas. S. Hampton. THE FOURTH, Thm Arraug.m.ati Completed and Succchb , Assured. The preparations for the celebration of the coming Fourth of July in Cheboy gan are now abent completed and every thing points toward a most successful celebration aad a large turn out of peo pie from neighboriig towns and villages Our people are making extensive prepa rations for the erowd and all will find excellent accomodations at reasonable prices. The only changes te far decided upon by the committee from the programme as issued will be in the line of march of the procession and the award of medals in the double scull race instead of cash prizes. The following will be the LINE OF MARCH. The proeessien will form at the Town Hall at 9 o'clock andbe ready to move over the following route at 9:30. Up Hu ron street to Court, on Court to Main down Main to Third, on Third, and Fifth to D street, on east side of river, to Fourth, down Fourth to C, up C to Fifth, thence on Fifth and third to Huron, np Huron to Town Hall und disband. DECORATIONS. Business houses and residences, espec ially those aloag .the route of the pro cession, should be decorated as profusly as possible, as there will be a great many strangers here a that day and our town should present a holiday ap pearance. The games and SDorts will be yery in teresting and will take placo on the Dia mond Base Ball club grounds and will commence at 1:30 sharp. The boat rac ing, rope walking and tub raees will take place on the river from the boat landings. The log rolling will take place at the foot of Division street pre vious to the hose race which will occur at 7 p. n. on Main street. Let all interest themselves in carrying out the programme of the Jay and Che boygan's reputation will be established for successful celebrations. A girl to do plain at Duncan store. Wanted. cooking. Enquire I'or Kule. One brood mare with colt by her side For particulars inquira at A. C. Hayden livery stable. Notice, All parties wishing any piledrivio done can be accommodated by Arthur Burns. Enquire nt C. L. Co., office. Ilemeval. A. C. Tornblora. the tailor, has rcraov ed his tailor shop to the LeGault block Third street, where he will bo pleased to meet the public. A. C. tounbloji. Notice! Blank bills, of lading, for lumber shippers for sale at the Tribune job of flee. Lost. Menday June loth bet ween my foundry and machine shop and Vorce & Em bnry s saw mill I lost my pocket book containing papers valuable to me. The finder will receive a suitable reward by leayiug the pocket book at my shop. II. A. Blake, To farmers. Land Plaster by the ton, bbl or bag at W.&A.MeArthur'siloclr. Lumber luipectors. You will find blank inspection bills and bills of lading in stock at the Trti bune job office. Lr.iul lor Sale. Twenty-Jive acres of choice hardwood land for sale ou reasonable terms. The land is situated on the Chbiygan and CroB9 Village state road, six miles rrom Cliewoyjjan, K. (EJilAKTT, 2t .Cheboygau, Mich. WORDS OF wisdg:j. Furnished rooms to rent. Charges reasonable. Apply at the residence ef L. Backus, Division street. mzstnl Order your fourth of July printing, at the Tribune steam printing office. Rindskoff Brothers are in receiDt of their stock of straw hats. The line is full and complete, comprising the latest styles for men, youths and boys, all for sale at low figures. No flies or musoaltos if vou use wired doors and window screens made to fit any opening, at Adam's plaining mill. Ladies call and see the elegant line of calling cards at the Tribune job office. Dr's. Hill & Mason wish to inform the farmers that they will take produce as payment for Dental work, thev extract teeth without pain. Office opposite Ben net block, Main street, Cheboygan. Four feet hard wood for sale at W. & A. McArthur's dock at $2 75 per cord and eighteen inch wood at $1 50 per cord. For flour, fine meal: coarse meal. bras. middlings and corn, call at W. S. Smith's store, near John F. McDonald's store. Order your job work at the Tribune steam printing office. Unequalled facil ities for the execution ot all kinds of printing. Inspection bills for lumber inspectors always on hand at the Tribune job office. Notice. My wife, Eliza (Jeary. bavin.? left my bed nni ward without just cause, 1 hereby give notice that 1 will not bo responsible for any debts of her contracting. 8t Wm. Geary. Notice. Mrs. Mary Sutton clahnincr to lie Mrs. Hyde has been contracting debts in my name representing to be my wife, I hereby give notice that 1 will not be responsible for any debt fit her contracting as sb has no clainu upon me. Patrick llvoii. For Sale. The undersigned have about $2,000 in Swamp Land Script for sale at favorable fig ures. Parties desiring to purchase Script would find it to their interests to address us at Cheboygan, Michigan. tf Oifford Brothers. v Store for Kent. Fine store room, corner Third and Water streets, for rent The location is a good cne for any kind of business. For particulars en quire or tue undersigned nt Jim grocery near tne bridge. 1 I. is. deUOWIN, 271 r iAL -:- AMOUNCEf That will Please the People. 1ST falsi He if tie Stasia ! AT L.; vji. th Ut9o TWO LOTS AND HOUSES FOB. SilX.23, At a Bargain. Peter H. McOann Offers his two-story frame dwelling on the East side of the River for sale; situate on lots 13 and II, block 12, on D street. This property ca:i be bought AT HALF VALUE. There is also a BARN on premises; Also a good Lumber Wagon, ALMOST NEW, can ba had at a bargain. For particulars apply en premises. Cheboygan, May 23d, 1S85. Remember the grand ball to-morrow evening at the Opera House under the ansplees of the Fire Department. Turn oat and give the boys a good benefit. A good time and a good object should draw a crowd. IT IS NOW OPEN ! Something New for Cheboygan. G. W. BUNKER & CO. Take pleasure in announcing that their vJ FFl fiSk revs tsma lUJ&Jif, 200 Fine All Wool Worsted Suits, in Black, Blue and Brown, at $7.50. Fifteen dif ferent styles to select from. Not a suit among the lot worth less than $15. 200 Fine all wool Cassimere Suits; all the latest styles at $6.75. THESE GOODS WERE BOUGHT AT FORCED SALE and have been sold for double the money early in the season. 500 Hand Braided Mackinaw Straw Hats, all styles and colors, at 50 cents each, worth from $1 to $1.50. 500 Men's Working Shirts at 25 cents each. Best Knit Socks 3 pairs for 25 cents. The Best 75c. Working Pants in the city. Overalls at 25 cents a pair. Undershirts and Drawers at 20 cents. MEWO IS now open to the pnblic. It is the onlv exclusive CroeWv Stnro in . r, t V ----- noDoygan, ana we propose to carrj a lull stock at all times and ' quote bottom prices. We are showing elegant goods in English and French China, Wilkinson's Lustre Hand, Old Hall English Decorated. T. & R- Bootes' English Scnii-Porcchiin. Johnson Bros. Porcelain White Granite, French Gold Hand China, American China, and in fact everything usuallv found in a first-class crockery store. 2U1 tllO ZaatOSt XToVOltlQS in. Classwarn T Tumblers for all purposes, Goblets, Etc. An endless variety of BS5 JELLY TUMBLERS AND FRUIT JARS ! Come and see us beiore investing in these goods elsewhere. A NICE LINE OF LAMP GOODS. ARTISTS' MATEIMAi.fi Trrn tSTTae nubile are most cerdiallv invited to rail and f Ws will ba pleased to show our foods to one aad all and give prices. G. W. BUNKER & CO., Weed Building, first door South of Grand Central. COME E..IR.X-i" If you wish the choice of these Great Betxga,i3as I WERTHEIMEE BROS. ONE PRICE CLOTHIERS, Main St., Opposite A. P. Newton's. &&Store open until 10:30 P. M.