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The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-08-19
a THRILLING AFFAIR.
Rescuing Child from an Alligator.

From the Handsboro (Sfiss.) Democrat.
Last Saturday, about shutdown, four
miles east of this place. on Biloxi Bay,
occurred scene calculated to send
thrill of horror through every human
heart, and to make even the boldest
tremble with fear. Two little girls,
daughters of Mr.. Elan r. Blackwell,
living on the back Bay of Biloxi, while
bathing IN the bay Immediately III front
of his dwelling, were attacked by an
enormous alligator. The eldest, girl
of about seven years of age, was holding
the youngest, an infant of two years, III
her hands, and was quietly enjoying her
bath, when suddenly her little sister was
snatched from her and borne swiftly
from the shore. Terrified beyond meas
ure, and unable to render any assistance
to her unfortunate sister, the elder girl
uttered a scream, which was quickly
caught by the ear of the father. who
happened accidently to be passing within
thirty or forty yards of the spot where
his daughters were bathing.
Realizing instantly, from the tone of the
voice, that his children were in some
peril. but unable to conjecture its exact
nature, Mr. Blackwell, who is an active
and athletic man, rushed rapidly to
their assistance, and arrived at the spot
Just in time to discover his little daugh-
ter being borne out into the bay by an
alligator. Compromising the scene at
once, and nerved to almost superhuman
effort by the desperate situation of his
child, the agonized father leaped madly
into the water in pursuit of the would
be destroyer of his daughter, which was
then some Is OF 80 yards from shore.
The water, for distance of 40 or so
yards out into the bay FROM the point
where the children were bathing, ranges
in depth from to 2 feet, and then sud
denly attains depth of 40 or so feet,
and both the animal (Which by this time
had discovered the pursuiD and the
father seemed to realize that the deep
water Immediately in front of them once
reached, pursuit and recovery would be
alike impossible both therefore, re-
doubled their efforts, the one to reach
the point, the other to prevent it.
In this struggle, although sinking to
his waist in the soft mud at the bottom
at each bound, the father was successful,
He succeeded in grasping his child by
the arm about 10 feet from deep water.
The alligator, which all the while held
the child's foot in its mouth, perceiving
itself overtaken, and alarmed and con-
fused by the boldness of the assault, re-
leased its hold and made its way rapidly
into the deep water in front of it. The
father, completely exhausted, raised his
child out of the water, and, perceiving
that it still lived, by desperate effort
succeeded in regaining the shore and
depositing the child safely in the arms
of it's mother. The little girl is I'M
hurt, with the exception of a couple of
bruises on its foot, made by the teeth
eff the moster.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-08-19

THE amount of fruit annually sold
in this country is about $40. 900, 600.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-08-19

The IRON TRADE-AMERICA VS.. Eng
LAND.-The London Times concludes an
article, written in a rather alarmed tone.
on the condition of the English iron
trade, in which the increased production
of the United States is fully shown by
statistics, with the remark that 1.-The
developments Of the American iron in
dustries have of late years been both
large aud continuous The American
iron market Is no longer commanded by
our exports, and our iron trade must
bestir if 1t desires still to command other
markets, including the English, in which
it has already found formidable rivals. -
In this connection, 1t is worthy of note
that i'll 1872 we exported 1,477 tons of
pig iron TO Europe, and in 1874 our ex-
ports had grown to 10, 039 tons.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-08-19

A PLUcKY BoY.-A boy 16 years of
age, named Fernan, living in Kedron
township, thirty miles from from Sioux
City, Iowa, while in the woods, after
wood, was bitten in the middle finger
of the left hand by rattlesnake. The
boy with rare presence of mind, hurried
to wagon, where he had left his ak, laid
his finger on the wagon tongue, and de-
hberately chopped it off below the first
Joint. He was over mile from assist
ance, and his plucBy act saved his life.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-08-19

1 SHOULD think that you would be
ashamed to pitch into that little boy"
said a pedestrian yesterday, as he caught
a big bootblack cutting small news
boy. eye would, hey?" sneered the
lad. as he gave his nose wipe. "D'ye
think I'd go for bigger boy and get
all pounded up?''
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-08-19
I.O54, 670 I,s337, l66 s,404 is, zoo

Totals, 1,O54,67o 1.asS7 l66 S,40t IS5,aoo
1t viii be seen that the net gain in the
population of the State since 1870 is
1S2, 1885,. or II $40 per cent. The same
rate of increase continued will give the
State q population of nearly a million
and baltimore accurately, 1,451 .O0o
when the next census is taken. 1t is
believed that no other State east of the
Mississippi River will show so large and
wholesome growth.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-08-19

A WILD eyed mali, carrying his hat in
his hand, entered the depot yesterday
and called out to man who was wheel
ing baggage truck along: "Where's
the train % ''What train % 'sAny train
any train My wife isn't ten rods be-
hind, and she's got an axe handle over
her shoulder and sulphur in her eyes. y
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-08-19

The bottom has not dropped out of
everything. We are sure OF it. for we
recently sat down on wood bottomed
chair on which tack was standing ON
its head. We Immediately arose with
renewed confidence in our agility
Boston NIotCs.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-08-19

SIZE OF NAILs.-From the following
table an estimate of quantity and suit
able sizes of nails for any job of work
oa, no
The New York herald., 1875-08-22
FAR ROCKAwAY.
Fan RocKAwAY. August q .

FAR RocKAwAY, August q, 1875.
Far Rockaway has lost none Of B attractions for the
thousands Of invads pleasure seekers who throng
the popular summer resorts by the seaside. Long
Branch, Cape May and Newport have each their par
ticular OF patrons but places Of less celebrity
along shores Of Jersey and Long Island have also
interest at this for the muttudes who seek re-
lief from the exhausng and oppressive heats Of the
great city. In these days Of economy and retrench-
ment the quiet unpretendng resort, though perhaps
literally patronized so populous as at former
seasons has felt the depressing effects OF tho "hard
tines less degree than the federal capital BY tho
Atlantic New jerseys summer centre OF fashion and
wealth Between these two classes the democratic and
the srstocratc, Rockaway occupies middle place or
II leans 70 particular side It's tendency Is do
cidedy 10 the former This year, however u has been
materially affected by the general prostration Of bas
moss, and thore 10 many vacant seat at the once
crowded hotel tables The financial ftringenGy is no
less psrospble "a the number Of vacant bouHsa which
The New York herald., 1875-08-22
MOODY AND SANKEY.

correspondent who signs himself 3D." wants to
know why 10 many popular ministers in this city and
In Brooklyn are opposed to Messrs Moody and sankey
coming and aborng here lie writes that he has read
their remarks with sorrow and regret and thinks that
hot being college machine men and yet having been
successful they worthy of greater praise for the
great work which they have done. "B" thinks every
American ought to Oc proud OF two such counryncn Of
his and they ought u have q respectful hearing
among US The simple unadOrncd Gospel which thcy
preach, our correspondent THINKS. Will do con
vince and convert the than all the rowery Ian
guage OF all our sentimental preachers And what tho
Church wants IS men who not afraid ~ 50 and
preach the Gospel TO tho poor and the neglected masses
And Moody and sankoy have done this and God has
greatly blessed them.
Another correspondent, who signs himself to the
"Manor Bern" writes trOm the land OF wooden nut
megs and steady habits giving ais reasons for the great
success Of the two evangelsts All the reasons that ne
has seen given dOn't answer the problem to his nina
He accounts Tor their because they have used
plain English and mot the people ns though tlerc were
IN the world who knew we'll AZ themselves uiat
twice Two four The evangelsts did not Try 70 n
press upon the English the grandeur or greatness oi
thor American alma mater Our correspondent would,
therefore, have the ministers come before Their eonBo
cations the Sabbath aud speak 10 them IN EVOa heoV
The New York herald., 1875-08-22
NEWPORT.

NEWPORT, r l., August 21, 1875
Newport Is just busy place, socially and other
wise To use oft-heard remark the weather for
the past two weeks has been 'wretched" and in
has retarded many of the contemplated
iainments from being given until later period Tho
seath Of C. G. Cray here last week has also caused
Of the coragers put Off their receptions until
next week. Mr.. Gray universally respected here
and his death has left vacancy in the social world
which 1t will be a difficult task TO FILL
The frequent rains have made the driving In Bellevue
and other fashionable drives exceedingly muddy
and the turnouts have not been numerous Of late
On Thursday, at Southwick's Grove, picnic on an
elaborate scale gotten up by New York gentle
man. and the display OF carriages that place
which any watering place In the country might DO
proud Of
PREsiDBsT GRANT
During the past week President Grant has visited
'TAtte Rhody although being close to Newport
- wss prevailed upon TO give US the cold shoulder lie
Sas IN Bristol Two days, and he speat portion Of
Thursday Block Island where be caught several blue
esh To Block Island no accom- panied by Senator
D. Anthony and General A h. Burnside, and others
Of iesssr note.
KpwARD THORNTON.
To make up sor the Presidents oss Newport has had
Sir Edward Thornton, the English Minister within her
borders the guest Of Mr. Lew p. Morton, the eminent
New YORK banker. On Tuesday evening Mr. Morton
will give grand ball Fair Lawn"--as his
ner resdence on Bellevue avenue Is sppro-
prtaiely terrned--in honor OF his distinguished
quest Five hundred Invitations have been
Issued, and the affair promises 70 be on an
elaborate scale and It will be attended by the prominent
cotAgers and others who arc spending the summer
here The grounds vill be Illuminated and the music
viii DO furnsned by Lander's orchestra Of New York.
The French Minister NJ Berholdi and others Of the
diplomatic corps will be present
vILLAs
Even IN these dull times several villas are being
rected here but which, however, will not be com
pcted for occupancy before year Among
hose which being put up Is ono for W. Watts Sher
man. OF Duncan Sherman a Co., New York II Is
located on the cliffs, In the Of that owned by
Nathan Matthew'S Of Boston, and will cost handsome
min before II Is cOnp pletcd Another is for Miss Wool
pey better known ''Susan Cordge," the authorcss
90 Rhode Island avenue, and another on Beach View
avenue for H. W. willard, Of Chicago who has spent
several seasons here
TnK NAVY.
The Tinted States fgatc Constellation and the United
STATES sloop Powhatan ~ anchor In the outer
h.gDor The torpedo boat Alarm is a the government
siAtton on Goat Island aud uo1t week said some in
tc.ytH. a.psrurEta will bo mede with torpeooes DO
tss kd,a1I FGJIAf and Secretary Robosan- which are
The New York herald., 1875-08-22

always attract considerable attention through
the country. Tho torpedo station socially and other
wise, Is quito Al item tor Newport. The class remain
six months, and then give way 10 others and they
under the tuition OF Of the hest nstruc-
tors 10 the country. Communication with the
shore S made hy steam launch which
during ihs day runs every half hour and every hour
until ten O'Clock IA the evening DURING the night,
however, the fires are kept "banked" IN order to
over TO town IN case a physician Is needed The com
mandant Captain X. Randolph Breeze the officers and
the instructors reside the island IN the government
cottages, which very tastoully built Tho location
Is an excellent one and the government is fortunate
owning this valuable piece Of property For good and
sufficient reasons 10 spectators allowed TO land
ccpt urgent business, and thus the Of the
torpedo and lis manufacture Is kept where II righny
belongs This is good idea and which Is gously
carried out
The New York herald., 1875-08-22
MINISTERIAL MOVEMENTS.
EPIscoPALIAN,

EPTscoPALIAx
Tho Rov. William d. Walker, formerly Of this city,
has soceptod tho rSetorship Of Christ church. HorR
mer, ". X
The Rev James A. Hubinsbn has aneoulcd an election
The New York herald., 1875-08-22

Saxon leaving some or their dignity az they have any
at home, and Ia few weeks he predicts great ehanSs
IN tho churches and people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-07-28
nmIp liraatbrt Somual.
4 INITIATED STAMP.

During the latter DAYS OF the session vi
Congress an old gentleman visited Wash
inc,on to arrange some matters in rela-
ton 70 a patent. One day while vlsltln g
the capitol he made the acquaintance OF
QUO OF the employees. who showed him
much attention, and devoted several hours
TO conducting him through that stupen-
,lous edifice aud directing his attentions.
The old gentleman was completely capt.
waited by the young man, and iormea ior
him the hiohes, attachment Congress
adjourned and the Young man returned TO
his home in Ohio; but the old gentleman
remained in the city few days, and then
visited baltimore. While there he was
taken i'll and Immediately fastened back
70 washington. Growing worse, he re-
solved 10 make his will, aud having none
hut yery distant and unknown relatives he
determined to bestow his wealth upon the
vounp man for whom he had formed so
great an attachment. Desiring his pres
ence, and having his address, ne wrote e a
few lines, giving information OF his healtn,
and requesting visit from nm "i'ho.'I
delay, as he had gratifying surprise Ill
store for him.
The letter was inclosed ana siamPea
with postage stamp, the only one ne mao,
which was slightly torn III separating
from the pocket-book, to which II uhloF,
tunately adhered An acquaintance ana
daily visitor was employed to mai the let,
ter, who called the attention oil the Ola
gentleman to the rigid adherence OF the
postal department to its own rules IN re,
iation to mutilated stamps: but he wonld
not listen to the suggestion, saying the
stamp was genuine, had not been used;
and was as good as ever, and he would
not waste its value. The stamp was ac-
cordingly used, and the letter duly mailed.
Now comes the sequel. The letter was
detained for postage. solely on account OF
the trihing mutilation referred TO- anu the
party TO whom it was addressed was, IN
about four days, notified OF the detentloh'
which notice was received SIX days from
the mailing of the letter with the torn
stamp. The following day the young
man left his home. and, deeming the with
held OF no particular consequence. with
out carving the post Office notice or pay
ing any attention to it. Ten days subse.
oueptly he arrived in Washington, and
then required to his memory the detained
letter, and he wrote home for the post Oh
fee notification. On its arrival he pro-
cured the letter. and in much excitement
of mind fastened to the hotel OF the old
gentleman. Alas! when he arrived he
learned that the old gentleman, not hear
ing from or receiving the wished for visit,
had first felt hurt. then sighted, and final
" indignant, and in that frame OF mind
had made will in favor of a poor old Ia
DIV in his native state, who had once done
him an act of kindness. This was told
him by the lawyer who prepared the WILL
and who was the party that mailed the let
ter The old gentlemans wealth amount
ed to s53, Walminqtou (Del) Com
msrcial, Jaue Path.
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STATE OF MAINE.

AROOSTOOK SS.-Court of County Commission
ers, July Term. 1915.
On the foregoing petition, Ordc"efi, that noiice
be given that the Comms sioners MA incot ON Tues
day, Sep. Is, ls;5 at 8 a. NJ. at Woods station ia
No. Range g. aud thence proceed to view the
route mentioned in said petition, and Immediately
afterwards hear the parties and their Witnesses,
there or at come convenient place in the vicinity,
and take such action In the premises they judge
proper. Said notice to be given by serving an at
tested copy of the petition and this o. der upon the
CLERK OF ssd Bancroft, and by posting up like cop
les in three public places in said plantation and by
publishing the same three successive week, in the
Presque Isle SInrise, a paper published at Pressure
Ise in said county, and six successive weeks In line
kcnnebec Joarnai, the State paper, the publ.
DAYS before said meeting, that all parties nter SEED
may attend and be heard if they fit The own
ers of said Il. n hip being unknown.
Attest = RANSOM NORTON, CLERK.
A true copy VI petition and order.
A test - RANSOM NORTON, Clerk.
gw3I
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Farm for Sale.

CITu AIED in Sidney, on Reynolds Hill, $50
- called,) 81 miles from Augusta, and IL miles
from Bacon's Corner. Said farm contains A. acres
of land good wood lot, and good orchard, all graft
cd, and number OF Young trees beginning to bear.
Crab Apple, Pear aud Damson trees, good story
and ha.f mouse, We'll in the house. and one at the
barn. Crops will be sold with place. and farming
tools II desired. For further particulars inquire on
the premises OF
REUBEN WING.
Centre Sidney Maine 3m2s
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SALEM LEAD COMPANY.

Warranted PVRE WHITE LEAD.-Weli.
known throughout New England as the WHlTEST
FINEST, and BEST.
LEAD TAPE, 5.S H. wide, on reels for Curtain
Sticks
LEAD RIBBON, from IL to inches wide,
on reels for Builders.
LEAD PIPE. of any size or thickness.
AT lowest market prices for goods ofequal quality
FRANCIS BROWN, Treasurer, Salem, Mass.
iulyl3-t &w3m
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STATE OF MAINE.

AROOSTOOK SS;-Court Of County Commission
ers,. July. 1875.
On the foregoing petition, ORDERED, That notice
be given that the Commissioners will meet on
Thursday, September %, 1919, at A NJ, at Mill
more's hotel In No. Range 5, and thence proceed TO
view the routes mentioned in said petition, and
Immediately afterwards hear the parties and their
witnesses, there at some convenient place in the
vicinity and take such further action in the prem
ises as they judge proper. Said notice to be given
by publ hing the pc iton and this order
three successive weeks in the Presque Isle Sunrise
spaper Published at Presqne Isle in said coun-
ty, and six successive weeks in the Kennebec Jour-
nal, the State paper the last publication to b; at
least thirty days before said meeting, that all par
lies interested may attend and be heard il they
see lit. The owners of said townships being UNI
known.
Attest: RANSOM NORTON, Clerk.
true copy OF petition and order.
6w30 Attest: RANSOM NORTON, Clerk.
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leQaI advertisements.

To the Honorable County Commissioners Of Aroos
tool.
The inhabitants of Oxbow, Masardis and vicinity
respectfully request you to accept, alter, or lay
out, as may be necessary, road leading through
No. g. Range 5, to No. q, Range q, and through set
Element. &C. LlBbEf ana 10 ouefs.
July, 1873,
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from % I 30 T. Vt, Saturday Evenings. rom 20
$50 O'Clock.
Deposits of any amountreceived from one dollar
upwards and interest payable twice n year, Feb
and Aug Interest not drawn out Is added to the
deposit, thus making COMPOUND INTEREST.
Interest begins on the first day OF each month
Money deposited on or before the tenth ddV ofeach
month, will draw interest from the drst day OF the
same month.
AS-undcr the existing law o! this ate, all de-
posts in Savings Banks, are exempt from munich
pat taeGtioa, and the rate OF interest limited to
six per cent. per annnm payable semi-annnally
No returns OF names of depoSitors are required
to be made TO State or town authorities a"d all &C
counts held by this Bank to be strictly pirate
and CONFIDENTIAL.
Married women and persons under age can de
post money in their own names, 80 that 1t can be
drawn only by themselves, or ON their order.
Especial advantages Afforded to Executors
Guardians Trustees, and others having in charge
Trust FUND.-.
"M. Il. SMITH, Treasurer.
AuFil o, 1873. txWtf
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DYSPEPSIA,

Fiatulcucy, Sluggish Digestion, want Of Tone aud
Activity in the stomach and Bowels, Oppression
amer Eating, are sure to be relieved by "A single
dose taken after each meal. n great want exists
Tn
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The Lives Insured by the Society carefully
selected in different parts Of North America and
Europe, furnishing, by this broad Ged of opera.
tons, All additional and exceptional safety TO the
Policy holders. The assurances are made only Gu
the Mutual Principle. The Surplus Premiums aIe
returned annually 10 the lsured.
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We respectfully petition You to discontinue those
parts OF the West AroOstook road n the North half
of A. and South half of No. Range that run over
the hills called the Three Mile Hill, the Four-Mile
Hill, and the Molunkus Hill, round which new
roads were built by Joseph LiDbey, on contract, IN
1873: meaning those three portions of the old West
-Aro0stook road between the terminating points Of
the three new roads laid out by the County Com
missioner5 of Aroosook county in 1872, and b Iilt
by Libbey in 1873; those portions OF the SAID old
road that are endered unnecessary and duplicate
roads by the building of the new roads
HENRY NJ. PRENTiSS and b others.
April 20, ISIS.
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RESTORATIVE STIMULANT,

Free from serious objections, yet palatable, even
inviting to the sensitive palate, which will create
no morbid appt tte for itself and operate rs an as.
sistant to digestion, as well as perform the iunc'
lions OF q stmuiaDt. Such We confidently believe
is to be found in
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CHOLERA M0RBUS.

Cramps, Pains, Diarrhea and Dysentery, are III,
stantly relieved by it. 1t wil render an attack OF
Cholera Morbus Impossible, ii taken when ihe
-, . tl,a,,, oil
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CRAMPS AND PAINS

Whether produced by indigestion, improper TODD
change OF water diet TOO free indulgence IN ice
water exposure to sudden changes OF temperature,
to a gallon OF