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The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-04-16
Inside of q Coal Mine

Try to imagine yourself at, the foot of
a shaft some 600 feet in depA, great gal
leries Or passages stretching away on ev
cry side to an apparently interminable
length. Even by the light of the furnace
which is burning fercely close to where
you are, you can see but very short
way along those passages and your
imagination conjectures up all of hideous
shapes out of the darkness. You see,
however, that they are very low that
the walls and the wooden props suppor-
ing the roof are covered with curious
white and brown fungs; that the floor is
thick with mud and water, and that at
short interval there are heavy wooden
doors, apparently barring your further
progress, but which as you approach
them, are swung noiselessly aside by some
unseen agency You pass the starle-glo-
ious realization of your childhood S dream
of All Bahia and the Forty Thieves =
where score Of stalls are cut out of the
lighted by single fittering lamp; you
galleries to make way for the long trains
of small wagons or tubs which go swiftly
by you in the darkness, their approach
being heralded by the sons of the lads
who watch over them and at length
reach the actual workings of the pit.
Here you find the sides of the galleries
composed of coal. and instead of the mud
of the wagoDways the ground Is thickly
coated with the dust of the black dia-
mond
Presently you hear the stroke of the
pick-axe and then your eye rests upon
a solitary miner working in the centre of
a small, very small, circle of light cast
by his salty lamp. He hung, it and in the
side of the gallery he has also cut deep
cavity !; close to him is tub which is
waiting to be filled, and when full it will
be taken by one of the lads to the head
of the main wagon-way, where the tubs
are gradually collected until a train has
been formed, which is then dispatched to
the foot of the shaft, there to be hoisted
to the surface. Afterward you see more
hewers at their lonely work, and you are
told that ninety of them are at the present.
moment laboring in the vast silent pit,
the workings of which ramity..for miles
through the earth
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-04-16
A Whole Theatrical Troupe Poisoned
by "Pearl White"

From the SAM Francisco Alta California March 81
There is any amount of excitement
among the attaches of Metropolitan The
after about this time, and the appearance
presented by quite a number OF them is
Is ludrlcrous In the extreme to outsiders.
1t appears that to make up for the
stage the chorus required large amount
OF pearl white for which they closed
contract with druggist on what was
considered very advantageous terms.
The pearl white" or what purported
to be such, was furnised, and all hands
used it dd l,b., some of them rendering
themselve like unto white sepulcheres"
by SO doing. But the powder was hardly
applied, and the powdered particles well
warmed up to their work, before their en-
sued singular itching and burning SEN
sation, and scratching were the order of
the night; livelier tunes were never play
ed lnScotland when oatmeal was cheapest
than were let off by some of the singers as
they lodged behind the wings and dane
ed the grand rigadoon without orches-
trail accompaniment. The powder wore
OH, and with it, in part, went the pain,
but the results theaten to be permanent.
Some of the victims have their necks
more or less distorted, and facial muscles
contracted SO as to give them the most
comlcal appearance, and over thirty of
them have their faces covered more or
less with raw, red, rash-like eruption of
the cuticle, which shows plainly the effect
OF some corrosive poison.
1t Is alleged that the so-called pearl
white was In reality caustic potash, or
some similar substance, probably prepar-
cd for depiliatOrv and there arc rumorS
of numerous suits for damages to be COM
menced Immediately against the unfortu-
i've powder which produced such disas-
trous effects.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-04-16
Tim. O. Howe.

The following sketch accompanies an
engraved likeness of Senator Howe in
the last number of the chronological
Journal
United States Senator Howe is one of
the ablest men of Wisconsin, and one of
the most influential men in the highest
branch Of our American parliament. His
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-04-16
From our Extras,l
RY TELEGRAPH.
HORRIBLE CALAMITY !
STR. SEA BIRD BURNED
Vessel and Cargo
Total loss

The following dispatches were pub
Ished on Thursday and Friday last from
this office in the form of extras. 1t
will be seen they contain very uncertain
intelligence, but taking into consideration
the excited state of mind which must
have existed near the scene of disaster
they are as complete as could be expect
ed:
Special to the Tribune
Milwaukee, April 9, 4 p. N.
The sidewheel steamer Sea Bird
belonging to A. E. Goodrich's Line of
steamers, which left this place last night
for Chicago was burned off Waukegan
last night. Vessel and cargo total loss.
Valued at $4,000 No Insurance. Pre-
vious te discovering the burning steam
er, a heavy explosion was heard upon
the lake, from the direction in which
she was first seen and it is supposed that
fire originated from the explosion of the
boiler. A sail vessel remained in the vi
einity of the burning steamer two hours,
and then departed for Chicago. Between
thirty and forty passengers were on board
RumOr Says all saved
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-04-16
important Sewing Machine Statistics.

The following interesting statistics gather from
returns made by the several manufacturers of Sewing
machines throughout the United States. The figures
which we present show at glance the wonderful
growth and great Importance of this branch of Amer
lean manufactures. 1t will be observed that one
pany alone has produced ard sold within the year
forty-three thousand machines. 1t is somewhat re-
markabe that during the stagnation in trade
this businass has been but slightly if all affected
But below are tho figures.
Sewing Machines manufactured and sold, as per
quarterly returns for the year ending June 18th 1867
DOUBLE THREAD MACHINES
The Singer Manufacturing Co. 4so53
The Wheeler s. Wilson Man'g Co. IS 056
The Grover 4 Baker Sewing Machine Co. 1894
The Howe Machine Co. 11.053
The Florence Sewing Machine Co 1O53S
The Weed Sewing Machine Co. $685.
The Elliptic Sewing Machine Co. 3.1s5
The lEtna Sewing Machine Co. 1855
The Finkle Lyon Sewing Machine Co. 2,4SS
The Empire Sewing Machine Co. 2121
The Leavtt Sewing Machine Co. 1o51
Total double thread machines ISL 1855
SINGLE THREAD MACHINES.
The Wilcox L Gibbs Sowing Machine Co. IA 152
The Shaw Clark Sewing Machine Co. 2,692
The Goodspeed & Wyman Sewing nachiue Co. 1926
Total single thread machines 1870
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-04-16

integrity, frmness and foresight have Civ
ZEN him great weight with the people.
As Michael Angelo carved his own char
acter into beautiful symmetry while he was
making images for the people of Rome,
so Senator Howe has sculptured himself
into shape by his uncompromising cour-
age and unyielding honesty Hence he
will stand fairer in the future than some
who have been temporarily raised into
power by favoritism to be hurled to the
dust again by that inconoclast, the peo-
pie.
Mr.. Howe is about fifty-two years of
age, and more than half of his life has
been spent in Wisconsin. /. He was born
in Livermore, Oxford Co., Maine, Feb.
It'll, 1916, and graduated from Bowdoin
College. After studying law, he COM
Readfeld. In 1915 he removed to Green
Bay, Wisconsin, where he practised law
in the leading courts. He was elected
1855. In 1861 the Wisconsin Legisla-
Six years of service In the Senate Cham
Der has proved his devotion to the best
Interests OF his constituents, and added
vastly to his reputation as statesman OF
the highest order. He has many of the
peculiar traits of character SO marked in
the lamented Lincoln. Like him he is
deliberate In forming his judgement, and
hrm IN his CONVICTIONS and like him, he
Is noted for his power of augmentation
and clearness OF vision. He seems to
stand on a political Pisgah, which COM
mands view Of the promised land. He
is rather slow of speech and unimpulsive
save at times when his earnestness kin
dies into enthusiasm. When he pours
out all as plain as downright Shipper or
as old Montague. With western au-
dlence he has more power than some ora
tors OF greater pretension, because he
speaks to the heart as well as to the ear
and brain. His political life is a lesson
of political virtue. He does not say one
thing and do another. He does not make
promises to the public which he does not
redeem in the council chamber of the
state. He has political conscience,
hence his opponents honor him and his
friends never fail to trust him. He is
to the State Of Wisconsin what MIR.
Lincoln was to the State of Illinois, and
Is known as the honest politician. While
some would-be statesman-ike Penelope
in her task with her lovers-unwind at
night what they have woven during the
day, he is always trustworthy, and one
knows where to find him, and how he
will deport himself There is not power
enough in Congress to change his purpose
when his judgment and conscience have
decided IN favor or against a great nation
al issue; and there certainly is not money
enough In the treasury to purchase his
vote. 1t is not overpraise to say that he
is truly an honest, faithful, discreet rep
resentative of the vast constituency
which delight to do HIM honor.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-04-16

A SINGULAR WEDDING. "A Paris jour
nal, La Liberte tells the following story
An amusing thing happened the other
day in the Commune of H, on the
frontier of the provinces of Liege and
Luxembourgh. A certain well TODD
Monsieur D. fell so violently in love
with his maid of all work that he deter
mined to make her his wife. The par
ish priest was therefore called upon to
publish the banns, and after the legal
delays D. and his maid servant were
married, both according to the civil and
religious rltes,a sand ceremonies. Eight days
elasped, the happy pair were enjoying
all the delights of the honeymoon, when
late in the evening the priest rushed In
the priest rushed in, declared he had just
discovered they were blood relations and
that their marriage was consequently null
for want of dispersion.
The couple, Of course, burst out laugh
ing, protesting that what was done could
not be undone. His reverence was mex
orable ordered them to separate, and IN
fact divorced them until the dlspen-
sation could be procured. Meanwhile
the shepherd kept strict watch over
his erring sheep, and they were compelled
to be content with the signs and caresses
of mere courtship.
When the dispensation arrived D =
and his dulcinea CHANGED to be at neigh
boring cabaret, drinking to their coming
second wedding. the priest run tri-
umphantly in without losing a moment
a neighboring aid was summoned a few
prayers were murmured, nuptlal benedlc-
ton given, and this time the pair were
welded strictly according to the rules OF
the Church, in a carbaret, standing over
stove, with couple Of glasses OF
cognac in their hands. After the GER
emory the cure Of course, took his petl1
uerre and equally, of course, claimed five
! francs as a fee for the dispensation.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-04-16

STEEL RAILs,-The New Haven Rail
road Company intend shortly laying down
about four thousand tons of steel rails
upon their road, in places where the iron
rails need to be taken up.
Steel rails, though they cost consider
ably more than iron rails. are far cheaper
in the end, through their strength, firm
ness, and slight liability to be rendered
brittle by cold and several roads through
out the Union have already many miles
Of track laid with them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-08

The VISIT Of the medical fraternity 20 this
city has been pleasant one, we believe, to all
Conoerned-guests and hosts. A more intelli-
gent, genial body of men has never met in
Washington, and the impression they have
left on the minds of our citizens is naturally
an exceedingly favorable one. We trust they
have had occasion to form a good opinion of
Us; and doubt not they have. as pains have
been taken by our municipality and the eiti-
zeEs generally 10 make their stay with US
agreeable. Hereafter the Association Will meet
m this city every alternate year. and the op-
POrtunity will thus be afforded to renew the
acquaintance now so pleasantly formed. The
capital Of the nation offers so many attractions
tor visitors that 1t seems 10 be the proper point
Tor meeting place of all national associations.
bodies. and orders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-08

la BELLE HELESE.-The National Theatre
last night was filled with large and fashion
able audience, drawn thither by the reputa
ton Of OF D bach's spirited burIesque on Grand
cieIa' founded on the ancient story of Paris
a-d HeieH's love, that preceded the construc-
non OF The wooden horse and the dewnfau of
Troy Inc subject IN itself seems to have baen
NDCSeh A. burieSqUe on those which ba 90
often been taken for the illustration of the semi
y ehtaI school OF Italian Opera during tho las,
4Olty wears, wherein the themes have of,anar
be-h coarse than delicate, though treated rather
'aIh'iiy 80 as not 70 offend public taste In
La b"ie Helene we laugh at the rambling
march OF events ard the cOmic1I situatiorS7
while We are drawn from the close conts,,o ola.
uOn OF the incidents by listening TO some fine
II elOdirs, grand chcTusses and excelIsn,
CfChesirai combinations. Many of the solos
are deiIeio ~ BsCTcSGgr, and the arranpemep, =,
ne concert, 4 music shows the hand of a master
ne ARTISTS la night Were in the best possible,
VEN TOT giving effect 10 the composition Mile
lCstee more tbsn fulfilled pu bile expactatiop
- The central figure ia the shifting scenes 81
This new and ludicrous version of an old
story which were SUCCESSFULLY presented
ne chorus and orchestra We're prompt and
~hettiEe, and a serious of stage pictures were
presented of remarkable perfection and brill
nancy. Inc audience was well pleased by the
r - OF me performance. and il is likely
tna' me TWO nnal representations of this and
to-inorrow evening viii draw immense houses
= they VIII De the last opportunities for mis-
season a least. of witnessing GA PeIIa
Helene n Grand Duchess matinee is to-ha
given on tomorrow afternoon. and the season
VIII close with the fiDal representation of the
lives o. Paris and Helen on SATURDAY evening
Hr. Ba,eman's company will anne,r a. ~,
Academy OF Music IN PhiIadelphia next NJ
Gay night. -''0"-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-08

VIZ ARE IN RECEIPT of numerous communI-
cations inquiring as 10 the probability of any
action being taken by the lower Board of the
City Councils to provide more polling places
at The coming election; and Judging by the tone
Of these communications there is a good deal of
t'sling IN the comm unity upon the question.
We regret not 10 b. able to give any assurances
that the matter Will be- remedied nut We know
that influential Republicans hay stated very
poInttdly TO members Of the Council Commit
tee th' II convictions of the impolicy as well as
the rasoahty of undertaking to restrict the vot
ing accommodations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-08

THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL GENERA. Cow
FEEEsCE.-In the Methodist Episcopal DON
ference IN Chicago, yesterday, the quadreuniaI
report OF the general missionary committee.
was read, showing the aggregate CONTRIBUTIONS
20 amount % s2,5lI.43S59. This amount was
appropriated a follows: Liberia, S55,S6j; South
america. Ss.5-t; China. SsI.72S2i: India
~2l- -, Bul.aTia, s2s2, 4Is; Mexico and Cen
trSl America, SIT OOsi; foreign population in the
nited States. S3Sa,j25; Indian missions
$500 o.; America domestic missions, 81. Isa,
20: missions Of th third class including mis-
sions in the Southern territory, Si23,ei6 10:
mlrcfiians Gus, 80 2,e24.S7. The order Of the
cay wss then lakelI up, being the report Of the
spreia1 COMMITTEES On the reception Of Southern
os'egaies, which Is also the special order for
To-day "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-08
As OTHERS SEE Us.

1. Il a fixed article of belief in the creed of
every patriotic American that the British
writer comes 10 our shores with his pen
dipped in gall, and with a greedy disposition
10 find material for piquant showing up of
cur faults and peculIariues. such as will make
= book saleable. Mr. Anthony Trollope, who
In row an attentive lOOker-On at scenes in
Washington, has shown himself in his hereto
tore book on this country an exceedingly fair
minded observer, but if he were inclined to
make an uncomphmentary pen-pOrtrait of
u, we have certainly posed ourselves during
has present visit to invite such n picture
Scarcely had he composed himself to a seat in
the diplomatic gallery when Messrs. Butler
and Nelson began to handy epithets. He heard
Messrs. EvaTts and Bingham exchange the
imperative compliments OF the season. On
Friday the debate at the other end of the Cap
15cl served TO give him specimen of House
manners. On Saturday the House, as if for
the express benefit of =. the chiel amang us
takin notes" surpassed its astounding display
Of The previous day. We suppose Congress in
Its whole history has never displayed sucr VII
Imperative wrath, such catawampous, duIub-
laundering overflow Of objurgation a in the
great Donnelly -washburne quarrel. On Mon
day our proud national bird again disported
Tor the benefit of Mr.. Trollope. The Britisher
must not BE- left 10 suppose that the House could
exhaust its slang whaDging resources in a
single session. On Tuesday again. aud again
on Wednesday and Thursday, members in
dulged in sufficient reviling TO show our Wis
itOr the exceeding fertility of the soil.
He has thus, in the short time that he has
been in Washington, heard honorable members
call each other by every uneomplimentary
name known to the English language, enriched
by some choice indigenous epithets which will
have the merit Of freshness TO his ear Should
he write as he sees and hears, will we own up
TO II rs true picture, or denounce ii as a
CaTicaturel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-08

- The details of the war in Paraguay are
quite horrible. The number killed on board
the Brazilian squadron at Hamaita was un
usually large, and in one instance a boarding
party were deluged with hot water from a
monitor. 1t is worthy OF note that three Bra
zilIan iron-clads English built survived for
forty minutes the combined fire of one
hundred and eighty guns, half Of the time
within pistOl-shOt range.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-08

CONSIDERABLE DOUBT Is thrown upon the
story that beautiful daughter of Gen. Mower
had been outraged by a negro soldier on Shin
Island, and the soldier privately murd red by
the father, from the fact that General Mower is
not married, and has never had a daughter
With these little drawbacks the story Will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-08

~The National INDUSTRIAL Adr0ea,, il the
name of a new weekly paper started here. The
hrst number, just out, is neatly printed. and
contains considerable matter of interes. to the
moTking people in this District and else
where
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-08

A SEAsoNABLE COSUYDRUN-why is a
fond lover lik- locust tree! Because he Is
late in leaving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-08
SUBJECT
"ELoQUENCE AND ORATORS"

Tickets so cents; Reserved Seats so cts extra
cts and reserved seats for sale at Metzerotts
Music Store.
Doors at 90 O'Clock: commence n a
my At ,Th,&F
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-08
GRAND FAIR

VA GRAND FAIR
FOR rHE BENEPIroF
COLUMBIA HOSPITAL FOB WOMEN,
AT
ODD FELLOWS HALL,
seventh street, between ID and streets Gem
Benc1ng WEDNESDAY, April 29th, and endin g
Season tickets. 81; single admission, Is cents;
children. 10 cents. Tickets tor sale at the Book
Store OF Messrs. Philip Il solomon.
he superb Band Of the 44th U. 8. Infantry will
be IN ate ndsDce each evening.
The ladies engaged in this fair have taken es-
pecial care 10 procure useful articles, as well as
orr amental; and every article will be marked at a
price as low as IL could be purchased for at any
respectable store
No rafting or lotteries will be permitted
The Fair will DO opened ut p m. on Wednesday
nc 1t and at IL m each day afterwards. The ladies
win provide Lunch each day from IL to 2.
ap "a mayD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-08

The VIRGINIA CONSERVATIVE CONVENTION
net IN Richmond yesterday. Sixty three coun =
tiss were represented Hon. John H. Bald win
of Augusta was elected President la his az
dress be said the Convention was assembled 10
Try and save the life OF Virginia By the dsf.at
Of a Constitution which was calling dis :
grace. The Convention last night adopted a
7, solution that candidates b. SelecreG who are
true 70 the Constitution of the United Sta,es
with the honor Of Virginia, and without
refertnce 10 their ability TO take the iron clad
oath; also, authorizing the appointment Of
delegates &c. the National Democratic Conyen-
tiOn. Several names were then put in nomi-
Eapon- tss iading A. II. VI. Stuart, Robert L
J WitAeTs and others, Without balloIting, the
Convention adjourned TIL to-day. - I. q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-08

! - TIE Keckiey book is said 70 have set
Mrs. Lincoln at work on a genuine sreyela-
tlon.s lCE rf. - 80 80
~ The yaDderburg I'm 4 rfround Railroad
bi I. for New York City, failed in the State
Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-08

IN THE SECOND WARD,
AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER 13ruAND
SHEETS,
ON TUESDAY, THE 18TH INSTANT,
FROM TO Z O'CLOCK, PM
for the purpose of receiving and recording their
Wards
The act Of Congress entitled +" An act to regulate
the elective franchise in the Tistrict of Columbia
provides that each and every male person, exec pit
ing paupers and persons under guardianship, of
the age Of twenty one years aud upwards, who has
not been convicted of any infamous crime or of
feBCe, and excepting persons who have voluntarily
given aid and comfort to the rebels in the late re-
bellion and who shall have been born or natural
lied in the United States, ana mo shall have re-
sided in the said District for the period of one year
and three months in the ward election precinct
IN Shich he shall offer to vote next preceding any
election tn eTein shall be entitled 10 the elective
franchise. md sh All be deemed an elector anh en-
titled to vote at any election in said city without
any distinction Oh account of color race
II is very desirable that all naturalized citizens
bring their naturalization papers with them, in
order to avoid cavi as to their right to register
my I'd q v MOVES, Secretary.
Intel. Chron., Kep