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The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-06-10
DEAR TRIBUNE II hope to call at

DEAR TRIBUNE IL hope to call at
your sanctum within a few days, but will
not wait to express few thoughts of
immediate practical interest. This is no
time for fancy Acknowledgements play
ed out, but it is good time for straight
ening lines and perfecting corrections
not through desolate regions, but where
there is already population. I am glad
the citizens of Manitowoc and others
vitality concerned, have finally been
awakened to the importance of r. r.
connection between Appleton and New
London, and a ferry across the lake. In
your columns, last winter, argued that
this would form a line SURPRISING all
others, from Milwaukee and the North
west to the seaboard. LIST the shortest;
I'd the quickest; Sd the handiest 4th
the pleasantest 9th the cheapest 9th
the safest It'll the thriftiest. From,
Manitowoc to Ludingtol is only SO miles
30 miles less than from Milwaukee to
Grand Haven. The r. r. track can
readily be extended from your present
depot to good dockage at the mouth of
the river, ordinarily accessible the year
round, and where every facility can be
secured for a brisk business. Any actrl-
al personal damage from this extension,
should be cheerfully met by the r. r.
Co., or the city, the extension being
manifest public necessity. Let the dam
age be estimated by referees, whose
Judgment shall be final. The Manitowoc
and Ludington line should be in opera
ton and time table reported, within go
days, the whole route should be display
ed in our r. r. guides-clearly mapped
before the public eye. This route must
stand on its merit and 30 it will stand
it will command support. To hasten
it's completion, is to save time and secure
q grand communication. NorthernWis-
consin, long held back, has a bright
future. Its heavy timber, once the dread
of many, has proved mine of veal tn.
Every tree, pine, oak, maple, etc., is
money. Multitudes, after toiling many
years, would gladly exchange their
homesteads in Kansas aud Nebraska for
chance in Northern Wisconsin, a region
thus far peculiarly exempt from drought
or insects OF any other general calamity
"a region of substantial resources-rich
soil, pure water, salubrious climate
Northern Wisconsin, as well as Mime
sofa, needs the Manitowoc and Luding-
ton route, today, and once established,
the stock and bonds of the entire line
will advance, crownihg the enterprise
with final success. On with the work.
nj Fl
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-06-10

THE children of the Eastward School
under the direction of Prof. Viebahn
and his able corps of assistants, INDUCED
in pic mic at Gerpheide's Park on Sat
urday last. Formed in procession and
headed by brass band, they filed thro'
the streets of the city at II 80, present
ing fine appearance. Arrived at the
park, the good things which are always
Forthcoming upon such occasions, were
disposed of, and the remainder of the
day passed in such exercises as suited
the company. Many of the parents and
friends of the children went out in the
afternoon. On the whole the occasion
was most enjoyable one, and the fore
thought of Mr.. Viebahn and his assist
ants cannot but be commended in fur
njshing such healthful recreation for
the children under their charge We
hope to see more pic MICS by that and
other schools this summer.
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WHEN you have canvassed the entire
city for something in the line of staple
or fancy Notwithstanding that is
not kept in stock by the average mer-
chant-we advise you to call at the store
of J. E. Plumb & Bro, corner Eighth
and Buffalo streets, where you will very
likely find what you want. They make
the grocery business speciality, and
find it necessary to keep everything in
that line. By strict attention to bust
ness they have built up a first-class trade
and their prices cannot be discounted
by any one in the city or out of it. A
feature of their business is the keeping
on hand of full line of early fruits and
vegetables, and they are now offering
fine cultivated strawberries at prices
which places them within the reach of
all. We heartily recommend them to
the attention of our readers.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-06-10

NEXT Sunday evening theatrical per-
Torrance will be given in Turner Hall
for the benefit of the sufferers by the
Oshkosh fire. Particulars in advertise
Esent.
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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
MANrrowoc. WIS. inn,

MANrrowoC, Yrs, June z, 1876.
Council met pursuant to adjournment.
Present, Aldermen Bleser, Gelbke, Har-
ris, Johnston, Torrison, Schmidt, Wits,
Knickrehm, Barnes and Prochaska.
The Mayor being absent. the Board
was called to order by the Clerk. On
motion of alderman Johnston, alderman
G. n. Schmidt was chosen President
pro ten.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
The petition of 4. Blank and others
was referred to committee on streets.
The petition of J. Stephan and others
was referred TO committee on sanitary
affairs.
The memorial of the City Marshal
was referred to committee ON sanitary
Attain
The following claims were presented
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Business notices 10 cents per line. When continu-
Oil more than week, half of the above rates for
each subsequent week.
Business cards. five lines less, IS per annum
Sh extra line, ST.
Advance payment required transient advertise
tents,
Advertisements set in double column, 25 per cent
tItra.
Advertisements ordered discontinued before ex-
haion of contract, will be charged according to the
Soye scale All advertisements payable quarterly.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-06-10

JOSEPH FACKLAM, died at his residence
in Cato, last Monday night of erysiplas,
aged 81 years. Mr.. F. was one of the
early settlers in this county, having 10
Gated in the town of Eaton twenty five
years ago, from whence he removed to
Cato some seven years since. He leaves
wife and seven children, the youngest
of whom is eight years of age His two
eldest sons are in Texas. He was re-
spected by all who knew him, as man
who had fulfilled his mission on earth,
and there are many who will mourn with
his relatives his departure. The funeral
takes place this afternoon.
THERE is no one branch of industry
which contributes SO mach of life, energy
and wealth to town as manufactures.
Without them business is dull, stores
are closed, schools neglected, the pinch
of hard times Is felt in almost every
household, people grr1mble and grow
stupid, and, in fact, we become virtual
ly dead, abandoned and forgotten.
There is no music so charming as the
rattle of machinery, the ring of the ham,
mer and buzz of the saw. They create
industry, fill the savings banks, build
school houses, erect churches and make
prosperous homes. Every citizen should
understand this and labor in and out of
season to make known the advantages
that here abound. =~-s
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The following clainB were reported
back with recommendation that they be
allowed in full:
F.-Pautz, $4.G0 rcpairing streets
j. O'Hara, 1000 surveying
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MUNICIPAL NOTES.

Gov. Tilden, having returned to Saratoga, If
expected take action the charges against Fire Com
missoners Perey and Hatch. As they are acted
upon the Mayor il is understood viii forward charges
against President OF Police Matse and possibly against
his colleagues, Commissioners Dsbecker and Voorhis.
based testimony given by witnesses before the Legs
lative Committee on Crime.
To-day Corporation Counsel Whitney probably will aI
point the heads OF bureaus in his department The Cor
poration Attorney 1t ia stated. is 10 be Col John r. Eel
lows exAssstant Dstrict-Atorney f. D. Gale IL TO De
Attorney the Collection OF Arrears OF Personal Taxes
and William A. Boyd Public Administrator. Ii is
proba that change will be made for the present IL
the office OF the Corporation Counsel George L. IN
drews the Assistant Corporation Counsel Ia SAID 10 be
good lawyer well yclsed in the various acts OF the Legis
ature relating to the city, and II Is stated thar The Cor
pdratiOn Counsel wishes 10 become thoroughly con
versant with business OF the Office before making
changes.
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LOCAL MISCELLANY.
Union OF TELEGRAPH INTERESTS

UNION OF TELEGRAPH INTERESTS.
REPORTED AGREEMENT OF THE WESTERN UNION
AND ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC COMPANIES TO
INCREASE RATES.
There were fresh rumOrs afioat on Wall-st.
Saturday afternoon to the effect that consolidation OF
the Western Union and the Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph
Companies had been consuInmated On inquiry at the
office of the Western Union Company II was learned
that President orion had gone TO Newport X. j.,
where he intended spending Sunday i'll company with
ex-Gov Morgan one of the members OF the Conference
Committee appointed last week Frank Work and H.
Durkee the members of this Committee, went to
Saratoga week. and not expected to return be-
fore to-day tomorrow Dr. Green, President OF
the Western Union stated that he had no knowledge that
any definite arrangement had been made yet
between the Companies for consolidation Of
their interests. The question Of rates. however, was
one he said which Is of great interest to both
of vital interest TO the AG ANA While III ' the
Western Union does not wish to do any business
about t' last last" Winter between New.York and adj
jacent points never should have been made. mo NO
from The Western Union office to the AstYr House
than rs cents II any REDUCTIONS should be made
they should be for long distances The rate from This city
10 Chicago has been reduced from 81 so 10 ST. and there
may be room for still further reduction between these
points. If San Francisco was city ike New-fork
SO that the volume Of business would be very much
increased the Companies could afford TO transmit ten
words that point for 81 In his annual message year
or two ago. President orion spoke of the time when the
Company might be able to have only four tal1n rates
the maximum Of which would be 81 and the minimum
IS cents Al the office of the Atlantic aud Pacific Com
papy no information could he obtained az Mr. Chandler
and Gen Ecert absent from the city, Gen EcGert
not yet having sufficiently recovered TO attend to
business.
II was learned however. that both Companies have
agreed 10 advance rates the prices charged prior
TO Feb IS On that date the rates were reduced 10 70
cents for ten word message from NewYOrk either to
Boston, Albany, Washington d. c. or any intermediate
point. BY the schedule that goes into eject
Today the rates from New-York 40 cents
TO Albany, Troy, Washington, D. c., and Baltimore ;
80 cents TO Boston, Hartford Fan RIVER New,Hayen
Long Branch and 50 cents to Newport. There are G2
points all To which the rates have been increased The
rates for distances greater than Albany Boston, and
Washington remain unchanged.
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FATAL BOATING EXCURSION.
THREE MEN CARRIED OVER The RAILS AT PATER-


Yesterday, between 10 and II a. m, three
yonng men went to boath0use in Paterson, near the
bridge which crosses the Passaic River few hundred
feet above the falls and hired small Through
some Encouragement, they about TO take their
seats the boat started before the could be
placed in position and being caught in the current,
which is now unusually swift, they were car.
ried rapidly along the stream toward the
falls To the CONSERVATION Of the bystanders,
they made no apparent effort TO their lives.
short distance below the West Paterson bridge IL q
dam II OF Is feet In hight. over this dam the boat and
its three occupants plunged and at this ns ant ii
Obseryed that they were either thrown Jumped
from the boat. The seen for moment In the
flood, but were carried almost Immediately the
main fall, which is 20 feet high
The names of the drowned men were James Grogan Of
T0towa-ave, West Paterson, John Norton and William
lee GrOgan was the foreman Of the PheDix SILK Works
on Mllst and leaves wife and three children. The
others were single men. Up TO late hour yesterday
none of the bodies had been recovered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-16
TIE MERRICK CAMP.MEET[NG.

The camp-meeting which began on Tuesday
last ON the grounds Of the Long Island Camp-meetn
Association at Merrsk had its largest attendance thus
yesterday, the only day, excepting Friday when the
exercises have not been interrupted by rain The number
Of persons the grounds yesterday was estimated at
from 5000 to 10000. All the cottages erected BY
the Association this occupied, ndalthough
there are many tents ss in former years the num-
attendants for the is larger than be
foye comprising about 20 families.
Among the clorgymen who are or have been In attend
the Rev. Mcssrs. L. Baker, Isaac Remson. T. D.
Littlewood, L. Ruslnnore. j. simmons G: Is. Ford, :.
kristeer, NJ. Terry, +. w. vape u. NJ. Adams, X. +.
HuishaIt, W. b. Clark, c. c. Lascy 6. W. Powell, C.,
Codhig A. j. Wallace G. H. House, J. Start, C. X True,
". sNAllister, L. " Johnson, j. o. Worth, Robinson
yesterday was delivered In The forenoon ny the
Rev b. III. Plat OF the DE Kab Avenue Methodist Epis-
copal Church, In Brooklyn, who took for his text
Corinthians, XIV, 81: But thanks be 70 God which
giveth MS the victory" Ii was listened ~ by very
large audience many Of whom NJ s close came forward
for prayers. The Rev W b. Osborn Of Atlanta. On,
preached IN tho afternoon. aud the Rev. W. e. Steel IN
the evening.
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SPURIOUS FIFTY-CENT CURRENCY.
ARREST OF AN ALLEGED COUSTERFEITER i


BROOKLYN.
An alleged cOunterfeiter, who described him
self as william Wolf Of Philadelphia, arrested by
United States Chief Deputy Marshal B. W. DeClue, about
y. H., yesterday, in Frank Masseys Hotel, on South
Eighihs;. near Frst-st, Brooklyn, f. ID. Deputy
DeClue, who had been informed that well-lre,scd
stranger had passing spurious ff,ycent fractional
currency n several saloons In the neighborhood Of
the Hall. traced him from place TO place
and finally captured him by surprise at his
boardipg-place. Five new counterfeit stamps were
found in the prisoners pocket-book; but
while the Deputy was searching his trunk, Wolf managed
to get poss aston OF small package supposed TO contain
spurious currency which Ne threw down closet beyond
recovery Wolf frat said that he got the money from
Massey but the latter stouty the assertion the
accused said he got 1t from German saoOnsceper
which also cOntradcted Then he tried TO bride his
custodian, saying that he the keeper OF three dsor
dery houses In Philadelphia and could afford to psy lib
orally for s release The Deputy however rejected his
offers and took him to the Raymond Street Jail, where
he locked up TO await 8rraignment before United
States Commissioner Winslow to-day Wolf was once ar
rested for keeping place for receiving stolen goods but
was not convicted
Tho captured counterfeis well executed that ii
is very difficult to distinguish them from the genuine
rency IT ia said that they only be detected by hold
between the and strong light, when IL is
discovered that there silk bers such
the genuine stamps though there IL external im
taton OF tine fiber made in printing the currency
circulated in NewYOrk Brooklyn, and other large cts.
Deputy DeClue IN consultation with Police Capt
WOgiOm of the Fifth Precinct last night, and II IL
pectcd that additional arrests will speedily ensue.
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THE EMIGRATION INVESTIGATION:
,ernard CasserlY again appeased before tht

legislative Committee on Emigration Affairs on satur-
day. He continued his history OF the Commission and
criticised at length the administration Of the different
Commissions He thought the troubles began when po-
litieal feeling entered into the administration OF the
Board Before 1859 the institution had given mortgages
amounting to 100000, and had received the sum OF
from the State for the payment Of their deficit
OF this only $4,000 was paid back Mr. Casserly
thought II probable that he had said he would break up
tbs present Commission He did not know that money
had beer used last Winter influence legislation In The
matter of bead money but he had heard that money was
used In the year 1874 The appointment OF his sue
cessOr Mr. Webster entirely political matter The
rest Of the testimony merely repetition OF what he
had Owen Friday. The Committee WI meet ct 1880
o. u. to-day.
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THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHAT HAS BEEN DONE IN THE PAST TWO YEARS

WHAT HAS BEEN DONE IN THE PAST TWO YEARS
PRESENT CONDITION AND SYSTEM.
The Fire Department, since its reorganiza-
ton in 1867 has increased its to consider
able extent II comprises AZ engine companies IL
hook and ladder companies chemical engine compa-
Mes and the fire steamer VIM +. Havemsyer, making
total Of 81 companies and aggregate force of 734
officers and The following table shows that the
Der OF fires from May 1873 to June 80 1873 has been
greater than any similar period since the organization
Of the paid department, requiring corresponding in
Of work by the force while the estimated cs of
10 mi 1e.s
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Esmated losses Same pefod sJrSJl
The record Of indictments and convictions for
and perjury shows that, during the past two years A.
persons have been indicted Of whom 16 convicted
/ was acquitted, used witnesses died
in prison, are not TO be found, sent 10 the
Luratic Asylum, in the jury disagreed. and II
on bail and not yet tried. The Teuth Battalion
has been organized to all the territory which on
Jan. 1874 became annexed TO the city. II consists OF
eight companies. The Ninth Battalion, covering that
part OF the city lying between Ffy-ninthst and the
Westchester District, was rcorganizcd and made TO
consist entirely Of full-paid companies Five
companies have also been organized. The fire
steamer william +. Haveneyer has been constructed.
Several engines trucks aud tenders have been sup
piled the Department and engine houses repair
Shops and other buildings have been erected. The fire
alarm telegraph has been put in good working order;
LIZA poles have been set, and 200 miles Of new
wire have been placed in position
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FORGED TELEGRAPHIC DISPATCHES.

TWO UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN MONEY
on FALSE PRETENsES
Two attempts were made on Saturday to OBJ
tain money from banks IN this city by of forged
elegraphc dsl atches and bills purporng TO come from
business houses here Early in the day E. H. Perkins,
cashier OF the Importers and Traders Bank received
the following Dispatch
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N Y, Aug. 13, 1875.
am Indebted to Haskell of Maiden-lane for some dia-
monds Have informed him to send bill TO you Please
wit viii not exceed 81, 900. JAMES BUELL..
MI Buell. President of the Bank, in Saratoga, but
Mr. Perkins knew he was not in the habit OF buying
jcyey and he therefore suspected that something was
wrong Not long after the receipt Of the dispatch
young man entered the bank with bill which he said
came from Henry C. Haskell ajeweer, Of No. 20 Maiden
lane and which called for 81 $50, for the following
articles solitaire diamond, 800; set OF diamond
earrings $3.50; watch, set with diamonds, and Chain,
$500 The young was arrested, ana While on the way
to Mr. Haskes store confessed that he believed the bill
to be forgery but all he really knew about 1t was that
he had been offered S35 by stranger who was to meet
him near the bank be would get the money. At the
Tophs Police Court in the afternoon, he gave his name
as John Benson and stated that he was printer with
ont home but that he not guilty Of forgery He
was committed by Justice Duffy for examination.
The other case bears 50 much similarity to the
described that little doubt felt that the two attempts
had been directed by the same persons. Ferdinand
Blenkipborn Assistant Cashier Of the Third National
Bank, received dispatch Saturday morning in almost
the same words tnat given above, Durporng to be
from C. n Jordan Cashier of the Bank at Long Branch,
in reference to "A bill due Coe Stevens. Mr. Jordan was
Long Island. The case was put INTO the hands OF
tive Doyle of the First Precinct little before p ~
young presented bill Ut the bank Tor $3.50 In TINS
case the items solitaire diamond ring, 800
pair OF ladys earrings $500 gold locEet and chan
$780, The bill made out on regular bill VI
Coe, Adams Il Stevens Of No. Maden-lane. When
arrested, the young man told similar story 70 that
given by Benson, about having presented the Dill Tor
man who ~ meet him on the corner Of the
street. but upon close questioning his state,
ments became confused and when searched
two bills Of similar items and amounts found
his person. The prisoner gave his name Ms Martin
Brennan and said his residence at No. 50 Charlton
st He was aragned before Justice Dny at the TOmbs
Police Court aud remanded " the Central Oice until TO-
day.
TIE nEEAHITING RIRRQH CLERK
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PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

81 Nicholas Ho,el-Senator William A. Wallace OF
rsnnsyivania Thaddens g Pound Of W,sconsn amg
aira Yano Centennial Commissioner f:r Japan
Raroad Company ArenW Hotet.Gsn Anson stag,r
iiams College Hotet-George s. Bangs SuPeri
tendent the Railway Postal Service Aoet aks r
fron tennessee the biographical Congress AT Pas
York HofsI-Proi John Forsyth OF West Point 81 Den"
HatSl-Capt Hamilton Perry VI the steamship Adriauc.
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Oyer and Terminer in Jersey city for WIT OF habess
corpus 70 secure their clients release the ouAd that
the evidence elected ct the Coroncr jury did not crm
nate him, but simply proved that Mary Faon died
June 10, from taking Paris green. Yesterday Judge
Knapp refused the application saying that the evidence
in his opinion was sufficient TO warrant the prisoners do
teutjou and trial. The decision was announced In
the case OF William Dempsey, the Hob0kcn baker, await
ing trial on charge Of beating James Buttorly on Nev
Years Eve, that he died.
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FAILURE OF CRIMINALS TO ESCAPE TRIAL
Several weeks ago the counsel fer John
Moran made application In the Hudson County Court OF
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HOME NEWS.

YEsTERDAY, AT HuDNUTs IN
BROADWAY
o. n. 7e' Nom. SO. a. s2' Midr 1ss TO-
AyeYsxe, 1859. Same day, 1874, 725
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TIE DEFAULTiEG RIBBON CLERK.
Nothing new has occurred with regard to G.
A. Church. the defsung manager Of the ribbon depart
ment Of z. o. Jaffray Co. Up TO Saturday night no
trace of Church had been found The firm exceed
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iney reticent on the subject but 10 said that they c
confident o. securing the defaulter and WI 'asc "ad
that they have privately offered large reward W the de
tectyes who have the matter In hanG
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STApIFroS.-Oliccr McCluskcy on Saturday ar
rested young VINO was taken 70 Police Headquariei
where he gave his name Michael McSherry lie was
hara.d by John Simonson Hope ave. Clifton with
tomrt uigary McsheTry arralened before
Jnstcr Kane Clifton where hc his James DE
gan The Justice sent the prisoner to the county JAN to await
further examination.
WEsrFIID-The Temperance Alliance are taking active
measures suppress the sa OF intoxicating liquors IN si
They alege that the liquor sacons are kept open Oh
Sundays contrary to law
FACroaYvfLLETbe Neptune Boat Club have gone TO sara
oga and will take part III the races which occur Aug "a 20
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