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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12

A REMARKABLE SIGHT.-For some time
past, through the agency of the mirage
pronounced mirazh), the other shore of
Lake Michigan, some So miles away, has
been distinctly seen. Last Sunday about
noon we were ON the bank of the lake
wishing that we might see something of
the kind, but the lake was perfectly clear
of haze, and we thought we had no stoac,
but suddenly, almost as if by magic, there
arose little black cloud of fog against the
clear blue sky beyond. Gradually extend.
ing in size, it appeared as large as an island
a mile in length would appear at the dis
lance of ten miles, and the cloud appeared
about that far away. While watching this
strange phenomenon it almost instantly
changed its looks from misty cloud to a
distinctly shaped island with sloping banks
covered with trees which extended down to
the waters edge. There was also a road
distinctly visible which wound its course
from the lake up over high hill, the top
of which was covered with trees, resembling
the pine, except where the road was cut
through. On the left was steep bluff,
and on the right the sloping banks referred
to above. There was but very little wind,
and suddenly appeared in view a propeller
going south. She was large and distinctly
seen as she passed in front of the island,
and then a vessel appeared going north, a
three-masted craft going quite slowly. All
this happened in about ten minutes. There
was the island perfectly formed in every
particular, beautiful beyond the power OF
language to describe, which only moment
before had been a cloud of fog. We
thought we must have been sleeping, rub
bed our eyes briskly and found we had
Mdnitotcoc Tribune.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12
A Domestic Mystery Explained.

A Fort Wayne (Ohio) paper relates how
little sunpleasantnesso recently occurred
between gentleman and his wife residing
in that place, which came about thus !:
A gentleman married lady several years
ago whom he had known but short time.
In the family was employed young man
of all work whose services the lady in ques-
ton had engaged. The gentleman made
no objection but lately his suspicious were
aroused that all was not right. On Satur-
day he informed his wife that business re-
quested his presence in Lima, Ohio, that
evening, and he did not think he would re-
turn until Monday. This was only a ruse,
and he returned to his house after dark, in
company with two friends, to whom he had
impaired his suspicious. Judge of their
surprise and the husbands's indignation to
see the lady actually kiss the young man.
To rush into the house and accuse the part
ner of his joys and woes with unfaithful-
ness was but the work of moment. She
received him with perfect composure, not a
muscle of her face movec as she heard bis
upbraidings, but asked if he was through,
and then told him that the young man was
her SOD, the result of her first marriage,
her former husband had died on the scat.
fold, in one of the Eastern States, many
years ago, for heinous crime. The fact
she intecded to keep a secret from her hus-
land and all the world, but she must prove
her innocence. Then, going to the bureau,
she opened the drawer, and gave her hus-
band the certificate of her marriage, the
paper containing her marriage notice, and
also that of the birth of her son, and, last
ly, the paper giving a full account of the
execution of her husband. The husband
fell on his knees and implored her forgive
ness, and the party accompanying him
Withdrew. bfHF Eft
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12

MIsDmEcTED LETTERS. to the
Postmaster Generals Report, not less than
a million letters were mailed last wear, with
out signatures, and misdirected, or so bad
ly directed that the address was tcsally un-
intelhgible. These were destroyed. More
than million and half others-l. III. 686
were restored to their writers by the care
of the dead letter Office. Thus il seems
that at least two and half millions of mis-
takes were made, in an operation which
one would think likely to enlist the suf6-
Gent care of the writer, the addressing of
o letter. These letters contained nearly
$50, 600 in money; bills of exchange.
deeds, checks, &C., to the value of over
SIS, 600, 900; and over 49, coo contained pho
tographs, jewelry, &c.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12
Constitutional Differences

There many constitutions inherently defective
energy derive great benefit from moderate
pure liquor combined with such vegetable medicines
aud extracts the composition of Robacks
Stomach Bitters, and there many situations in
which even the heahest derive additional security
from their occasional use.
If healthy persons exposed to unusual and conn-
ued exerton in confined air. under the heat OF the
sum- or to the influence of depressing watchfnlness b
travelling and change of diet and water if residents
malarious districts the rank river bottoms of the
West and South, there be doubt but a careful
use of RoBACK's STOMACH BITTERs with the food
would surely the of warding off actual disease
They strengthen, aud inygorate aid digestion and
increase the appetite. Sold by al druggists every
yhere
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12
Society and Fashion.

The Ophelia bonnet is very pretty idea.
A pale, delicate green drapery made of
crystalized tulle forms a scarf fanchon.
Nothing but sea-green leaves and white
water lilies or lake f1owerets are seen be-
hind, trailing in long curls. Plenty of
founces on very light silk and plenty of
Valenciennes, are the newest trimmings.
Flounces are now the rage in Paris. As
many as thirty.six are to be put on muslin
dresses, and moreover the fiOunces are to
be of Valenciennes. Valenciennes is also
fashionable on silk, to the great dismay of
husbands and fathers who have to foot the
bills. Bonnets, however are growing
smaller, if possible.
A new fashion, which was started at
Madame de Rothschild's ball, Paris, is the
adoption of garlands of flowers instead of
microscopic bits of green stuck in false
hair. Natural flowers are preferred, and
these are kept fresh all the evening by quilts
being filed with fresh water and sealed at
both ends. In these the flower stalks battle
their tips. Plaits of hair hide the mechan-
ism, and sometimes false hair is rolled
round the quill, which is secured by hair
pins afterwards.
There promises to be quite revolution
in hats this su mer, the latest innovation
bordering upon the sensational, and remind
ing one of the fashion plates of the days of
Henry Ill. 1t is even now on its way
hither over the ''big pond," from the head
quarters of Dame fashion, Paris, and will
doubtless make its appearance in the course
of two or three weeks. 1t is described as
being smart, coquettis looking headdress,
very suitable to young ladies either for sea-
side or country wear. 1t is made of black
straw, and has a high crown, which is dec
II. Il l.
pouf of white feathers. 1t is ore of those
things impossible to describe in words, be-
cause it is so stylish and at the same time
exceedingly simple. With the exception
of this innovation, there is little that is
new i'm hats this season.
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poetm.
LITTLE WOMAN.

Little womani Busy beei
Pattern Of home industry
Not a moment can she spare
From her all-absorbing care,
Though the cat stands mewing there.
With arched back. and wondering why,
IL can't catch its mistress eye;
For her hearts by duty steeled;
mol potatoes muss be peeled
Though thousand pussies squealed.
SO she sits, sweetly sedate.
Grave as chancellor of state,
II she could be, stern as Fate
Puss, she knows, wants but glance
To be of in Dervish dance,
Tumbling twirling round and round,
Then with sudden backward bound
For its tail, that's never found.
SO she sits and peels away,
Though she longs 20 be at play
Pussy, wait till work is done,
Then You'll have your I'LL Of fun
For our Little Woman, now,
with pursed lips and anxious brow,
Grave ss bishop or as judge,
From her work viii never bulge
I'm It's done. Then up, awayi
She, the gayest Of the gay,
veriest madcsp at her play.
Mothers helpmeetI Fathers toyl
Elder brothers pride and toyl
To the rest-a baby brother
And two sisters-second motherl
Little Woman! Charming sprlIel
Though not, like rich damsel, Digit
In brocade or satin bright,
Or in tissues airy light,
Who coquettishly illnesses
With her affiuence of tresses,
Decked with gauzy daintinesses;
still. adorned with modest care,
And thy wealth of auburn hair,
With bewitching simple grace,
Framing in thy sweet Spring face'
Thou, in poverty's despite,
Spell-boylnd holdest each ones sight,
And thy maiden charms are such
We can never gaze too much.
--Harper's Weekly.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12
A Proper Ending to a Criminal ElOpe.
ment.
From the Detroit Free Press. sOth.


On the Goth day of August last, Mrs E.
L. Cobb, wife of highly respectable gen.
tleman of this city, eloped with a gambler
uamed Albert G.. Harrison. For many
months the husband has had detectives al
most constantly on the track of the pair
but by singular good fortune they managed
to escape recognition, until last week, when
they were arrested at Portsmouth, Ohio, by
the marshal of that town.
The authorities in this city were imme-
diately notified of the fact, requisition
from Governor Grape was obtained, and
officer Bishop started after them. Upon
his arrival at Portsmouth he found the run
Always in Jail, and, as soon thereafter as
practicable, started on the return trip, ar
irving here about twelve o'clock Tuesday
night with the prisoners
1t seems that in May, 1867, Harrison who
is cousin of Mrs Cobb, came to Detroit,
and that shortly afterward they went east
to visit some mutual friends. The lady
subsequently returned alone but it is be-
lieved that during their absence together
the plan of elopement was agreed upon.
At any rate they afterwards met at White
Pigeon, in this state, and proceeded to
Three Rivers, where they were married,
remaining there about five days. Ever
since that time they have led wandering
Jew sort of life, he plying his calling from
city to city, and she following with blind
infatuation as pitiful as it is unaccounable.
While a resident III this city Mrs. Cobb
moved in good society, and she was for
some time organist in one of the city
churches She and her Paramour are now
in confinement at the Station House, but
it is the intention to commence action
against them for adultery at Three Rivers,
whether they will be sent next Monday,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12

whole body, under the conditions Of health
and enjoyment. It cultivates handsome
carriage of the person 1--WE do not allude to
the attitude of mana field,) gives to the
arm all the flexibility and strength which
can be derived from billiards or from the
foils and with manly emulation it unites
generous party spirit, which teaches men
TO stand by ''their side" as they ought ever
to do. The eleven of England should be
welcomed for the honor of the fair and joy
Gus spirit they represent.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12
NEW YORK MARKET.

NEW YORK. June 3.-CorToN-A shade firmer at
Sic for Middling Uplands. FLoUR-More doing;
S7.25@800 for Superfne State and Western; So is
ola. rs for Round Hoop Ohio. WHEAT-Quiet and
in bdyer's favor; No. Spring at $2.10. RYE
new Mixed Western, ahoat-the latter for very
choice. BARLEY-Quiet. OATs-Unchanged; sS5z
for Western, in store; S4ls for do afoat PoRK-
Dull and unchanged; 27.75@27.85 for New Mess;
s27 37@27.50 for Old Mess. BEEF-Quiet. Cur
MEATs-Dull Landowner; 17H@18Ho for
Steam; 18k9183 for Kettle Rendered PETRoLEUM
Crude 13c; Refined 281s@29
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12
STARVED TO DrArH-we mentioned last

STARVED TO DEATH.--We mentioned last
fall that Mr.. E. Perry, brother of Mr.. AL
fred Perry, of Montreal, was left behind on
one of the islands of Lake Superior, to at
tend to the lighthouse there. The supply
of provisions left with him was small, and
the steamer was to return, but could not
do so ON account of winter setting in with
severity. Capt. Charles Perry went u this
spring to ascertain his fate, and found his
remains. All the information received on
the subject is the following telegram from
Colhngwood: A Aa
Poor Ned is dead. / got his body.
Make preparations for funeral"
The deceased leaves wife and family at
Brockville, where he will be buried.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12

THE recent tornado brought from the
West Indies and deposited in the orchard
of Major Chapman, near Muscatine, Iowa,
several stocks of ground cherries, with
green leaves, yellow pods, ripe fruit, at
least four months in advance of the lati-
tude of Muscatine. Such circumstance is
not unprecedented, but it is unusual.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12
NERVOUS DnBIEITY.

w low spirits, depression, involuntary
emissions, loss of semen, sperrnatorrhG.a, loss
of power, dizzy head, loss of memory, and
threatened impotence and inibecility, find n
sovereign cure i'm HUNPIIR EY'S HOMEO-
PATHIC SPECIFIC, NO. TySlsNTY-EIGHT
Composed of the valuable, mild ind potent Cura
tves they strike at at the root of The matter tone
up the te arrest the discharges, and mpart ygor
and ener ~ life and vitality to the entire man. They
have cur thousands of Price &c package OF
six oxes and vial or 81 per single box. Sold by Drug
eists, and sent by mail receipts of rice- Address,
HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MED
ICINE Co, So Broadway. New fors- marSl Sm
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12
CINCINNATT MARKET.

CINCINNATI, june 3.-FLoUR AND wHEAr-Afaxkat
very dull. and prices nominal. CoRN-Market dulI
at 8oc. OATs-Dull at T5a79c. RYF-Unchan1ed
CorToS-Held at 2ec. PROvIsIoNs-Duli and moth
ing doing; prices nominal. Mess Pork held at so7
70; Bulk Meats 1aL4al3zc. Bacon I3I.aI5E
a16z an 1870. LAaD-At 1Ts<c. ALI Others AMI
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12
sT- LnTIIs nIARKET.

ST.. LOUIS June 3-FLoUR-Unchanged WHEAT
Declined sc for Fall and 10c for Spring Cons
little stronger, but slow, at 66@67. Sales OF Iei-
low at so@e1. OATs-Unchanged at 1880. RYE
Firmer at Sl.72K@1.76. PRovIsIoNs-very dull
PoRx--At $500 BAcoS-Unchanged Shoulders
at l3k; clear sides at IL. LARp-Notbing doing.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12
CHICAGO NIARKET

CHICAGO. June 3.-Flour firmly held and bioher
since thu advance in wheat. Wheat demand active
at full prices; No $685. Corn in good de-
mand, fair prices and hrm-S7a87l4. Oats firm
64Isa64A. Receipts, wheat n. 900 bus. Shipments
5000. Corn l0l 900 bus shipments 70 600 bus Oats
40 600 bus, shipments rs Oo0
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12
HoLLowAY's PrL1s-Indieestion. Stomach

HoLLowAY's PILLs-Indigestio Stomach
and Liver Complaints. These medicines will cure the
most confirmed of dyspepsia and disorders Of the
stomach and liver. They have restored suffering
dyspeptes to actual and permanent health than all the
other ephemera specifics united They have stood
the test of fifty years experience They increase the
appetite invigorate the stomach and purity the liver
sick and nervous headaches they stand unrivalled.
Sold by all druggists.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12

ATTEMPT TO ENTER THE SLEEPING APART
MENTs OF Miss OYoUsH kEE SAN.-On Sat-
urday evening last, the celebrated Mikado
japanese troupe performed IN Darts Hall,
before large audience, and Miss Oyoush
Kee San, aged Is years, the wonderful fe-
male gymnast (the first who ever visited
this country attracted great admiration by
her exceedingly graceful movements and
manners, and her beautifully developed
person. The troupe stopped at the Rod
man House, and Miss Oyoush Kee San oc-
cupied sleeping apartment adjoining the
one occupied by her father and mother,
door opening between the two. From her
room there was also an opening, for light
and ventilation, into hall at the rear of
the rooms occupied by her parents and
herself little before three o'clock Sun
day morning, there was an alarm in the
house, and an exciting scene followed,
which will be long remembered by those
connected with it, or who witnessed it. It
seems that some villain had either gained
an entrance to Miss Oyoush Kee Sans
sleeping apartment, or attempted to do SO,
through the ventilator spoken of; the young
lady is not sure whether he was in the
room, or Just coming in through the open
ing spoken of. She started slightly, when
he pointed a pistol at her head, making
the sound OF ''huSh-Bh-Sh-Sh, but she
didn't '.hush-sh-sh-sh" bit; on the con-
trary, she made so much noise that her
father came Immediately to her aid, saw a
young man retreating through the ventila-
tor, sprang up after him, saw him get down
by means of chair, and run into the room
at the south end of the hall, on the west
side. The old gentleman then ran out of
his ROOM and around to the door of the
room where he saw the young man disap-
pear, but found it fastened. He raised an
alarm, and putting his head out of the open
window at the end of the hall saw the fell
low getting down from the roof of the
.'ladies walk" The Japs were soon on
hand in force, and armed, determined to
burst the door of the room and follow the
fellow, and were only prevented by an ar
ray of s'colts" in the hands of other parties.
Mr.. Marshall, one of the proprietors of the
troupe, was called, but he was unable to
appease their wrath. At last the police
were called, and, with liberal promises of
making the matter all right in the morning
and bringing the offender to justice, the
enraged Japs were persuaded to return to
their rooms. During the melee Miss
Oyoush Kee San dressed and came out into
the hall, standing there quiet but exceed
ingly interested spectator.-Rock Island
I'm Ar1us.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12

The suit against the Prince of Wales, in
stituted by the father of young lady in
Frankfort, o. NJ, has recently been with
drawn. The papa has added very largely
to the amount of money to his credit in the
bank.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12
Two Prisoners Escape from Joliet PEN
itentiary I'm Wooden BOxes--One Shot
--BOth Captured.

IF.om the Joliet (nl.l Signal, May &c
On last Friday, two convicts made sim
gular attempt to escape from the Peniten-
tiary. They were at work in the boot and
shoe mandatory of Mr.. f. Mack, and the
foreman, Mr.. Butler, being unwel, laid
down in his office moment to rest, dur
ing which time-not over len minutes
these two eonvicts, assisted by some of
their fellow prisoners, were boxed up and
placed upon the wagon with number of
other boxes filled with boots and shoes, to
be brought to the city. On that day Mr..
Mack happened to dive the load himself
When he had left the prison and reached
the open prairie, his strange freight came
forth from their boxes with large knives in
their hands and told him if he attempted
an arrest or gave an alarm they would
take his life. As soon as they had left the
wagon, he turned and drove rapidly TO the
residence of Mr.. William O'Brain. one of
the guards of the prison, who, fortunately,
happened to be at home. In company
with Mr. O'Brian, Mr.. Mack then pursued
the convicts, and soon captured one of
them. The other still continued to run
and threatened to kill any one who should
attempt his arrest, when he came near Mr..
Albert Stevens, young man about IL
years old, who was practi, ing with re-
volver. Mr.. O'Brian requested him to
shoot the ferocious convict, which he did,
wounding him in the shoulder, SO that he
was easily captured. They were both re-
turned TO their quarters in the prison.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12
TINE Rrsr Asn OR1a1N.I Tourn az Ino

Phosphorus and Casaya. known Caswell Mack Co "a
Ferro Phosphorated Elixir of Calisaya Bark The iron
restores color to the blood the phosphorus waste
OF the nerve TISSUE and the Calisaya gives natural
healthfu tone to the digestive organs thereby curing
dyspepsia IN its various forms, wakefuness general
debility and depression Of spirits Manufactured only
bg CASWELL- HAZARD Co, New York Sold by
all druggists I,avI-aovy
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12
BUFFALO MARKET.

BUFFALO, June 3.-FIoUR-DnlI WHEAr-Asl
ing 81. 90 for No. Milwaukee Spring CoRs-Bef
ter. at 9T@ 9se for Western. OATs-Quiet; Use for
Western.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12

ONCE AND FOREVER -Account for the
fascination you please the fact cannot be denied that
whoever has once used PHALOHS "ELOB DE MAYO"
becomes indifferent to every other perfume In
parison with il, all other floral odors fiat and
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12

DYSPEPSIA. know of no remedy
equal TO GOES DYSPEPSIA CURE for this trouble. Ii
enables the patient take any wholesome food, stops
distress after eating taken, and perfect
regulator OF the stomach
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12
Death of an English Diver.

For some days past, says the London
Daily News of May 9Th, Derby and the
neighborhood has been placarded with
startling announcements that Mr.. Worth
ington, the 'Star Diver of the World,o
would exhibit on the river Derwent, at
Derby, yesterday afternoon, and two
following days. Among other facts he
was announced to jump from height OF
one hundred and twenty feet into the river.
The entertainment was announced to com.
mence at 2.20, in a field on the banks OF
the Derwent, between Derby and Durley
Grove. The performer, a young man OF
twenty-five or twenty-three years OF age,
appeared on the ground at the appointed
time, dressed in bathing costume, and
commenced performing series OF feats I'M
der the water, including drinking MIX
from bottle, peeling and eating an orange,
blowing a trumpet, etc. He also threw a
lad into the wafer and rescued him. The
exhibition was to close with the high leap
into the water, and WOrthington assembled
the scaffold about quarter past four O'Clock.
After remaining some minutes In making
the necessary preparations, he put himself
into position for diving, and jumped into
the river In his Progress downward, he
made three evoluiiOns of his body, and
medical man on the bank remarked to
some of the bystanders that he was dead
man. worthington fell heavily on the top
Of the water, on his side, and at once sank
to the bottom of the river. The people
seemed to expect that he would rise to the
surface, as was his custom, and some min
utes elapsed before any efforts were made
to recover the body. At last MIR. Smith. of
Little Eaton, Owed into the water, and
after several unsuccessful efforts, succeed
ed in bringing the lieless body of Worthing-
ton to the surface. Four medical men,
Drs. Topham, Jameson, FAINT and life,
who had been witnessing his performances,
promptly attended him on his being brought
TO the bank in boat, and every means
were used TO resusitate him, but without
success, as life was extinct. tie opinion
being that he died from conclusion while
diving. There was large attendance,
both of ladies and gentlemen, and the exc
element was of the most intense descrip-
ton, indeed caused quite gloom in the
town. The body wa taken into the tent
used by the deceased for the purpose of
dressing, and was shortly afterwards re-
moved to his lodgings. His mother and
two brothers were present, and were the
painful spectators of his untimely death.
Great praise is due Mr.. Smith for his exer-
tions to find the body. The height of the
jump was about ninety feet.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-12
GIFT JEwFLRY swTNpLERs.

There is one class of swindlers, however,
whose business ought to be broken up at
once. Some of the gift jewelry shops
which occupy easements on many of our
business streets are owned by gamblers and
sharpers 1t is q disgrace to the city that
these places are allowed to continue their
dishonest business.