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The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-05
A Good Hog Story.

From Don Platt's curious article
about Hogs" we take the following
original hog story:
l once witnessed a fight between a
pony and boar, in which both sides ex
hibIted great deal of that natural art
of war to which Mr. Corwin referred as
blessing the many military colonies of
Congress. | had ridden home one after
noon upon my little sturdy Tough Dick,
and, turning him loose in the stable lot,
poured upon the ground sufficient
quantity of corn to serve him as dinner.
Upon this, huge boar, nearly as large
and quite as heavy as the pony, trotted
up, unbidden, to take part in the repast.
Tough Dick, not liking the company
nor the loss of his provender, bit the
hog, who in return threw up his tusk
catching the pony's nostril upon the
sharp point and infficting an ugly little
wound. Quick as thought almost. the
pony wheeled and planted his two ironed
heels upon the boar's side The blow
sounded ike that of a fail, and rolled
the hog over. Nothing daunted, he re-
gained his legs, ana again made for the
little horse. The plucky little creature
was ready for him. and again sent the
hog rolling. This second charge seemed
to give the boar realizing scene of the
Inequality Of such contest. Regaining
his feet again he trotted some PAGES
away. ard stood contemplating his foe
from under his long ears, granting, and
swapping his huge jaws in wrath and dis
gust. Tough Dick, with his ears drawn
back, eyed his antagonist as if expecting
a renewal Of the conflict. After some
Il, ha H.,
Gle about the pony. He kept beyond
the reach of his heels ard would at times
trot /; and all the while Tough Dick kept
This continued for some time, and might
have ended in the hogs retreat, but the
pony was hungry and aggravated at the
interruption Of his meal. In an unhap-
by moment he attempted to take d
mouthful Of corn. The boar, selling the
advantage, rushed in. Escaping the
heels, he charged in under the belly Of
the pony, and would have inflicted an
ugly wound with his tusks, but the force
of his attack carried him beyond the
point of danger, and before he could es-
cape the wicked pony had him by the
car, precisely as dog would have caught
him. The pig squealed dismally, and
began turning SO as 20 DflDS his tuShS
under the throat or jaw of the enemy.
Slowly but steadily he swung around,
| suffering intense torture in the twisting
given by the unhappy ear. Finding the
boar likely to gain his point, the pony
suddenly released the ear. The two had
been pulling with their entire weight
against each other, and the unexpected
release staggered the hog. and, ere he could
recover, well directed kick rolled him
over. [ thought the animal killed, but
he slowly recovered; and rising to his
| feet, staggered away, pausing at times to
shake his ugly head as if wondering how
it all came about
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-05
The School Question.

More and more as the facts are devel-
oped does it become apparent that the
question of the simple reading of the BIZ
one-the real one was and is, the control
Of the public school money by certain re-
ligious bodies. Now, if there is any one
point concerning which the American
people are as of one mind it is to the
value and importance they attach to free
public schools. Political parties may
wage fercest party warfare-Protestant
denominations may fight each other as
only Christian sectarians can fight each
othcr--one section of the country may be
arrayed in its interest against another,
but all unite upon one point-I'hc pub
lie schools are the nurseries Of the Re
pubHc-they must and shall be free. 1t
is the pride OF TIE American people that
they are free, their conviction that, being
free. they are conservators of intelligence
and freedom. 1t will be a sorry day for
that religious denomination, be its name
what it will, that arrays itsalf in hostility
to this American idea. For, though it
will be for long before the American
people become thoroughly aroused to any
sense of danger to Its pet institution, yet,
when once convinced there is danger to
be apprehended from a religious sect,
there would be as terrible a blow dealt
that sect, as in former days we have wit
messed in the history ola powerful secret
society Free Masonry, more powerful
at any time than any reli gious denomina-
ton, went down Ike grass before the
scythe of public opinion. Green Bay
Gazette
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-05
The Public DeSt as it Now Stands.
From the New York. Times, April2.

From the New York Times, April 2.
The Ist of April Schedule Of the Pub
lie debt Of the United States shows fur
Their reduction of nearly six millions of
dollars-say So. 756, 439-since the lst OF
March. The amount of United States
20s, which the present administration,
since the accession to the conduct OF the
government finances, have been able to
purchase and now hold in the sinking
fund is $l06, 229, 30S The net decrease
in the public debt since the 4th Of March,
1866, is 2,90l, $50, the difference be-
tween this sum and the amount held Ill
the sinking fund being made up of a
moderate increase in the circulation OF
fractional currency aud gold notes, and in
the April accumulation OF interest, as
compared with Marca LIST, last year.
The funded gold bearing debt of the
United States is now down to 81. 002, 49,
192. Two years ago We maintained that
Secretary McCulloch ought not to have
suffered the total to exceed two thousand
millions of dollars, but he was so anxious
to get in his currency bearing obligations,
and to hold at all times large currency
balances in the treasury. that when he
left Office the funded gold-bearing stocks
amounted to 50, 107, 133, 35S. The treas
ury is still stronger in gold on hand by
abont seven millions than when Mr.
Boutwell, took charge of the treasury,
AMI nearly as strong in the amount own
ed by the government after providing for
the gold notes In circulation,
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-05
No Adjournment of Elections.

Heretofore all elections have been adj
iourned for one hour, at noon Pursuant
to Chapter Z, General Laws of 1870,
there can be no adjournment whatever
in any city or incorporated village. This
us doubtless to afford. some chance for
those mechanics, manufacturers and la
borers, whose employers may attempt to
prevent their voting by requiring them
to work their full number of hours.
The laws does not reach the whole diff
Guilty. In the larger cities of our State,
many workmen carry their dinners with
them, they working at a distance from
their residences; and they cannot reach
the polls after their days work is done
before the election is over. If the polls
were kept open until 7 p. M, doubtless
every man in the State would haye full
opportunity to vote That reform will
probably follow in due time-Ec.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-05
PROBATE. Nanitowoc County

i County.
III rhe matter of the Guardianship OF the Minor
Her. of " enzel Warnish.
On reatliug and filing tho petition of Wenzel Chou
PEEK Guardian OF SAID Minor, representing among
tber things that the said ward is seized
real estate Nanitowoc Cnrnty. and that it is
sary that the san should be Sold and praying for IL
ce1ise TO sell the same and it appearing the Court
from said petition that il is necessary the support
of the said Ward sell said real estate it is ordered
and d;Ieo ted that the next of kin to said ward, and
all persons interested in said estate appear before me-
on Monday tie 81 day of May A. d. $50, at ten
o clock A. N "a. the Probate Office IN sad Coanty,
then and there TO show cause Of any there be- why
license should be granted for the sale OF said real
estate according TO the prayer of said petition
And it is further ordered that copy of this order
shall lie published for successive weeks prior to
SAID day of hearing in THE MANrowoC TRIBUNE, a
wee ky newspaper printed at Mantowoc in the said
comfy WM w. WALDO, County Judge
Dated at Manitowoc. the LIST day of April, A. D.
1870 5l-4w w-w.w.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-05

The PoPE AND THE FESEANs. The
Irish Republic has long article on the
opposition of the Pope to the Fenian
Brotherhood, but concludes that his
curses or blessings are not of much ac-
count anyhow. 1t closes up as follows:
THE Pope gave his 'henediction' to
insurgent Poland, and to day the country
is lower than ever under the heel OF the
Muscovite. He sent his blessing to JEFF:
farson Davis, and the Southern Confed-
eracy is no more The sweetest prayers
assaulted heaven for blessings on Maxi
milan on his departure for Mexico, he
returned to his paternal palace corpse.
He sent the blessed Christmas rose to
Isabella, and before another Christmas
she was fugitive, cursed by the Span
ish people. He communicated Italy,
and she is free from the Alps to the At
lantic Let him excommunicate Ireland
by bell, book and candle light, for his
benedictiohs bring naught but disaster,
while his hnathamas as surely herald
prosperity and success to their intended
victims.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-05

Doctor-Do you know the handwriting
of these members and members Of
the Bench of Pennsylvania?
Reporter-l do-of several of them, at
least.
Doctor-Are these letters theirs?
Reporter-Unquestionebly.
Doctor-Well. speaking juaicialIv, do
you think I have made out my case?
Reporter all caril One must
be as incredulous as Thomas to question
such proofs as these. One question
more. Do you think you can cure tub
ercular Consumption
Doctor-No; when the lungs a1s hoi-
eycombed with tubercles, the p tent is
beyond mortal aid But per on, suffer
ing from Liver Diseases, Dyspepsia, o.
chronic debility, are often supposed to be
consumptive and all these my remedies
will cure.
Reporter-Do you expect to live many
years longer?
Doctor-Baring casualties, do. ] ou
know our Councilman from the First
Ward, Thomas A Bsrlow, don't you?
Rep0rter-Yes, very well.
Doctor-Be kind enough (handing a
paper) to examine that certificate. 1t Is
his?
Repoter-I recognize the signature.
Doctor-W you will see that he says
his mother has used "Hoofand' Bit
ters'' for thirty years that she has tax
en- no other medicine, and is now seven
ty-nine years of age, and attributes her
excellent health to that preparation.
She continues to take tie Bitters, and
expects to live many years longer, and
so, under Providence, do [.
Rep0rter-I sincerely trust you will.
As they say in Spain, may you live a
thousand years, and your shadow never
be less.
Doctor-It I last tenth of that time,
I think it will be another strong voucher
for the genial properties of my Bitters,
inasmuch as [ take one or two doses
every day.
| Reporte,-I think the whole world
should be supplied with your medicine.
Doctor. (dryly)-I intend they shall.
| Reporte3-Good morning.
Exit Reporter. with a determination,
if he is ever bilious or dyspeptic, &c
make his stomach and liver acquainted
with DR.. Hoohand's remedies.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-05
A VALUABLE RECIPE. "A 81

A VALUABLE RECIPE. "A scientific
man says good, firm cloth, like tweed,
can be made perfectly water proof by the
following process: I'm bucket of soft
water put half a pound Of sugar of lead
and half pound Of powdered alumni;
stir this at intervals until it becomes clear;
then pour it off into another bucket, and
put the garment therein, and let it be
twenty-four hours, and then hang it up
to dry without wringing it." He said a
gentleman clad in garment thus pre-
pared walked nine miles in storm of
rain and wind. such as you rarely see in
the north, and when he slipned off his
overcoat, his under clothes we're as dry
as when he put them on. He claims it
is better than an India rubber coat. The
recipe could be easily tested by our lady
readers, and if found satisfactory, will be
of great value.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-05
LOST AND FOUND.

roof 50 tight. and a hearth so bright,
In the time of the rain and the frost;
And nice soft bed for his weary head
An these are what he has lost.
Neiehhors and friends, to make him amends
When his sky with clouds was crossed,
And the honor trust of the good and just
All! these are what he has lost.
A wife whose love shone rubies above,
When his heart torn and tossed;
And children whose ways reflected his praise
All, these arc what he has lost
A purse without gold, hearth that is Geld.
And heart that aches like wound;
The signs of disgrace in his eyes and face
All these are what he has found.
A mind that Is wrecked by his own neglect,
And a will evil habit has bound;
4 lounge slow to speak. anda hand that is weak
All! these are what he has found
Some ragged clothes; and great red nose,
And the right to be called sot;
L big brown ing and q petwer pint mug
All these are all he has got!
-Alice Cary.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-05
New and Valuable Pamphlet

/ have made a compilation with full and accurate
explanation of such portions of the
HOMESTEAD LAWS
viii instruct any person how TO procure loo acres
of rich farming land for nothing six months before
leaving home the free lands of the West. Also,
article on the
NEW WEST,
that portion of country lying west Of the Missssps
pi, and Northwest giving accurate account of it
area. population, property valuation, manufactures
banks the estimate yield of precious metals number
of voters the yarous productions and yield per
number of under cultivation, value of exports
table of distances, etc. ETC. giving just information
with reference to the Neic West, man in this
country afford TO be without. Will be sent re-
ceipt of % cents. Address,
16-49-3m JOHN T. BLISS.
Attorney at Law, P. o. Box $780, Chicago, III.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-05
SUMMONS.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN,
Circuit Court for Mauitowoc County.

Niels E. Thompson, Plaintiff,
Carl Schmidtman and Henrietta Schmidtman, his
wife, Frederik Molle Jean Maurice Crettan and John
Crettan, Defendants
The State of Wisconsin to the above named I'eier-
dants Won are hereby summoned and required to an
the complaint of Niels 4. Thompson, the plain
tiff in this action, copy of which is herein served
upon YOU and You required to copy of your
answer TO the said complaint the subscribers at
their Office. in the city OF Green Bay Brown County.
Wisconsin, within 20 days after the service of this
summons on you, exclusive of the day of such ser
vice; ard if yon fail to answer the said complaint
within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action
will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the
said complaint.
Witness the Hon. Campbell Mclean, Judge of
said Court. at Manitowoc, in said County, on this
10th day of February in the year 1870
- The complaint in the above entitled action filed
in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for
Manitowoc, March 10th 1870.
I6-49-6t-idm E. H. ELLIS & HASTINGS.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-05
The following recipe,

The following recipe, from the Lon
don Lancet, will really cure the most
maddening toothache: One drachme of
collodion, added to two drachms of Cal
vert s carbolic acid. 4 gelatinous mass
is precipitated, small portion of which,
inserted in the cavity of an aching tooth,
invariably gives immediate relief. OBJ
serve this. for the teeth only, not for the
ear.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-05

Efforts are being made in India to
put stop TO the ancient custom of de-
stroying female infants, and bill for this
purpose IS now before the Council in Cal
cutta. So general had the practice be-
some tat In one native community of ten
thousand not one girl was to be found.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-05

"A Confederate medical Office has es-
tinated that the whole number Of rebels
killed during the war was 53,773. and
including those who died by disease. the
number lost was 100000. He saws the
whole available force of the Confederates
was 600, 900.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-05
Over Five Hundred Dealers

in various parts of the land have unreservedly
dorsed them They are in upon numerous lines
of Railway including the G,aiOn Pacific and the
PeRayssY 2yassia central. and officers of these
roads, with other prominent II. r. officials, endorse
them as the Watches tor the use of II. Il. employees
and travellers yet introduced.
The following presented specimens of these
testimonials:
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-05
TESTIMONIAL.

UNION PACIFIC R.B. OFFICE OF GRS'L SUP'T.
.9aAHA, Dec fG, 1869,
Hon. T. VI. AVERY, President National Watch Co,
Chicago, ILL.,:
Dear &r:--During the month that have carried
one of your s'B W Raymond Watches it has not
failed to keep the time with much accuracy to
leave nothing to desire in this regard For accuracy
in time-kecping, beauty of movement aud finish, your
Watches challenge my admiration. and arouse my
pride American, and am confident that in all
respects they viii compete successfully in the mark
cts the world with similar manufacturers OF Older
nations. They need only to be known to be appre
tad
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-05
patent DUST EXeLDDER.

constructed as to enclose the works. and form
protection against dust enabling the re-
main in order without cleaning double the time that
Watch Will ordinarily run without this protection
The Company feel conideut, after having had their
Watches three years in market and selling many
thousands of them in al parts of lhe country. thar
the Ess:sn Watches are r.le ieat slime
keepers Z,o.V offered to 4,ee Americas,
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-05

FIHE undersigned offers his services to the comm.
i nifty for putting under stills and otherwise
repair and move buildins. Having superior facilities
for moving Houses,-can assure all ia need Of my
service that any business entrusted to my will
receive prompt attention, and be performed in .
warranted to give suil fatisfaction Enquire OF
the undersigned OIL Fourth St, North Side.
2pt2 !. OoN1
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Yours most respectfully,
C G.. HAMMOND, GenI Sup't.

C G.. HAMMOND, GenI sup't.
OFFICE OF THE HUDSON RIVER RAIL RoAD.l
Genl Supt New York, Jan. II, 1870. !
Il. NJ. AVERY, Esq, President National Watch Co
DcGr &r:-The Watch made by your Company
which I have carried the past two months, has kept
excellent time. | have carried it frequently
giDes, and haze been the road with it almost daily
During this time it has uniformly with stand
ard clock. Truly yours.
j. NJ. TOUCEY, Gen'I Sup't.
The following dealers also in various parts of the
country, have certified that they consider the Elgin
Watches to be all that the Company have advertised
them. better finished, couect ard durable,
than any in market of similar price and that they
have great confidence in recommending them TO the
public on account of their general merit.
Wheeler, Parsoas&Co., NYE Jaceard E Co, Sr.louis
Warren, SPad0ne & Co. :, 4 E,,Csittandea&Co. Cayd
Middleton Bro. q Burt,
! B Rynner, Morse, fed1!n q hamilton.
Henry 'GinusI, Chicago:
$o9tt BafTcg & Co., Pitis5'hH NJ BaI4aI7 {. c. San
Dahme & Co.. Cincinnati Koch e. UTyfus, H. 0Gcc.s
Jenkins & Hatch " And over 400 cthoTs.
c. liele5lsh, Cincinnati,
Various grades and prices made TO suit different
tastes.
Nomoverents retailed blythe Comply.
Ea-Car on your Jeweler and ask 70 see the Elgiu
Watches.
Business Office and salesro5n National Watch Coal-
pany.
i5-it1y z5G &, "a r.s..1c st.. cz.sec.so.
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~ y--STATE OE WdSt0C-
] ..i.a sas.isNsTNa County IS.

was cured of Deafness and Catarrh by simple
remedy ana will send the receipt free.
5I-iw MRS. VI. c. LEGG.1Tr Hoboken, n. J.
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Spring Trade.

The Company also call the attention of Watch buy
to the fact that the Elgin Watches offered
have adde' Improvement all Others in new
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-03-12
| SPLENDID PRIZE FOR TIE LADIES !
The finest most pleasing, and costly engrav-
ing ever published in America, to be presented
as premium to each eubsci iber to
DEMoRESTs MONTHLY,

a magazine of practical utility in the house, a
mirror of the fashions, and literary cOnser-
vator of surprising interest and artistic excel
ence acknowledged to be the III ,dern pprlor
magazine of America
The engraving, 2Sx32 inches, is from the or
iginn painting, entitled, 'Ihe Picnic on the
Fourth Of July
The painting took whole year, and is con
sidered the finest Of the entire ist Of nunel ous
populor productions by Lilli- N. Spencer The
engraving was the labor Of four years, by
three eminent aitsts--John Rodgers, Samuel
llalpin, and Samuel llollyer; The last named
having been induced to come from Europe to
finish it. The engrayers have ably seconded
the successful labors ofthe painter. None but
artists can fully appreciate the skill and labor
lavished on this engraving The general ef-
tect is very fine and impressive, md the deli
rate finish 10 the heads will bear the most mi
mute inspection. The union Of line and stipp'e
is executed with unusual ability, and their
skilul combination has greatly contributed to
the success OF the cngraygrs iii this unslrpass-
ed proof Of their genius.
ThelWork on the engraving alone cost over
seven thous and dollars, besides the cost Of the
copyright, and is Hckrow edged by competent
judges The most elatoratoly finished large work
Of art evor engraved in America.
Fine copies Of this magnificent picture. on
heavy plate paper, worth SO cacl, are to be
given as Al pIcmiun to each subscriber to
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-03-12
STiLL AHLAD !
OUR GREAT
BOSTON DOLLAR STOREt

we want good reliable agents in every part
OF inc country. by employing your spare time
TO FORM ciubs and sending us your orders YOU
can obtain the most liberal commissions. eitbor
in cash or merchandise, and all goods sent bv
us will be as represented, and we guarantee
satisfaction to every one dealing at our house
Agents should collect ten cents from every
customer, and forward to us in advance. far
descriptive checks ofthe goods we sell
The. holders Of the checks have the privilege
Of either purchasing the article thereon de.
crbed, or Of exchanging Tor any article men.
toned on our cata ogue, numbering over 500
different articles, not one Of which eau be pur-
chased in the usual way for the same money.
The advantages Of first sending the cheeks
are these We are constantly buying small
lots of very valuable goods, which are not On
our catalogues, and for which we issue checis
until all are sold; besides, in every, club, We
will put checks for watches, quilts, blankets.
dress patterns, or some other article of ecsal
daiue.
We do NOT offer a single article of nerchan
vuse that can be sold By regular dealers at our
price We do not ask you to buy goods from,
is unless we can sell them cheaper than Won
can obtain them in any othor.--whne the
greater palt Of cur goods are Sold at about
ONE HALE THE REGULAR RATES.
Our stock consists in part Of the follovin
goods -
Shawls, Blankets. oiilts, Cottons. Giughsns,
Dress Goods Table Linen owcls. Rosie
~, Gloves, Skirts, Corsels. Silver
hldted WaIo, spoons plated Ca
Nickel yer, Dessert Forks,
Five bottle Tl4tei Cas-
tors Brittania ware,
Glass ware, Ia