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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-08-18

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"Stop! stop'," he gasps holding
his hand to his side. "Stop! stop |!
Don't eat don't and immediate
" be fell down on the floor.
The young men could not ac-
count for this strange visit. Was
the boy crazyg His bare feet was
covered with mud, his clothing
was torn, and his face and eyes
looked CHASTITY and terror-stricken.
"A Windham sprang toward him.
"What is it, Tom 2" and he pass
redhis arm around him, and ten
derry lifted him mp.
"The broth is poisoned"
poisoned p
-, Every one started to his feet.
1r' eyes," painted Tom. eth make
you sick I! Twas put in purpose
lin so tired-I ran most all
the way. Did | get here in time 2
"Time ~ cried Windham ;
"you're right on the dot my boy.
A minute more and it would have
been all day with us. Fellows,
look here This little chap run
all the way from his house to warn
us against an enemy's meanness.
He las saved us the race +! Here's
hero for you. Look at him"
The young men gathered around
Tom and shook hands with him,
and praised him for his friendship
and true grit. Windham placed
him in a chair, and gave him wa
ter to drink, and bathed his face.
la a few words he told them what
he knew about the drugged soup.
"Men," said Windham, after they
had questioned the boy, and learn
ed his brief story, "little Tom has
paid his debt. He and | are quits
But then we all owe him o good
round reward. He is an orphan
That rogue of an uncle never has
treated him decently, and it won
do now to leave him to his revenge
The man shall be indicted for this
business, and well take care Of the
boy. We can afford to start him
in the world. What say you, shall
we adopt him ?"
"Aye, aye, aye!" burst from al
the crew in chorus. And forum
ately the generous purpose of these
brave youths did not end in boys
play.
Passing over the day of tri-
umph on the lake, that made Wind
ham and his classmates glad
passing over the trial and convic-
ton of the two rascally suffers,
again we see our friend Tom, ten
years older, Senior at st. Cath
crimes, and a member Of the
University crew.
He proved one of the first men
of his class, and is to day studying
hard in his profession. If indus
try and faithfulness deserves re-
ward, the world will yet hear of
him in his chosen calling.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-08-18

An American lady says, don't
marry a man who wears an eye
glass, or tight boots with high
heels, who curls his balr or nous
tache, or puts scent in his whis-
kers, or who bleaches his eye-lids,
who wears four-button gloves, who
takes six and three-quarters, and
tells you so who, if he be dark,
wears n red cravat-if he is fair q
sky blue one-there is no surer
indication of mans character
than his necll-tie-I always look al
that first--who has enamelled Wis
iting cards and a brilliant mona
gram, and who always wears a rose
bud in his button-hole. Don't mar
ry man who keeps bull dogs he
is sure to like them.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-08-18


Mrs. Stanton thinks that If the
women do not accomplish as much
as men there is good reason for it..
They are not dressed to work but
to kill. Men do not appreciate the
beauty of woman's attire. She
SAYS: "Tale a man and pin three
or four table cloths about him,
fastened back with elastic and
Iooped up with ribbons; drag all
his own hair TO the middle OF his
head and tie it tight, and hair-pin
on about five pounds Of other hair
and bow of ribbon. Keep the
front locks on pins all night, and
let them tickle his eyes all day
pinch his waist into o corset, and
give him gloves a size to small, and
shoes ditto, and a hat that viii not
stay on without a torturing elastic,
and a frill to tickle his chin and a
little veil TO blind his eyes when
ever be goes out TO walk, and he
vii. know what a woman's dress is
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-08-18
The Origin OF scxcs.

Aristophanes, the funny man of
classic Greece, gives the following
myth:
"Oncc upon time man had
three sexes and a double nature !;
besides this he was perfectly round,
and had four hands and four feet,
one head with two faces looking
opposite ways, set on a single neck.
When these creatures pleased they
could walk as we do now, but if
they wanted to go faster they
would roll over with all their four
legs in the air, like tumbler turn
ing summersaults; and their pride
and strength were such that they
warred upon the gods. Jupiter re-
sented their insolence, but hardly
liked to kill them with thundere
bolts, as the gods would then loose
their sacrifices. At last he hit up
on a plan.
II will cut them in NO." he said,
$50 that they SHAH walk on two
legs instead Of four. They will
then be Only/half as insolent, but
twice as Thumerous, and we shall
get twice as many sacrifices"
This was done, and the two
hafves are continually going about
for one another. If we
mortals (says Aristophanes with
comic air of apprehension are
not obedient to the gods, there is
danger that we shall be split up
again, and shall have to go about
in basso- relieve, like those figures
with only half a nose which you
see sculptured on our columns"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-08-18

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STYLE Cloths Nesting work to be had in the market
fact TO
andc mp a
Call yourself
KNIGHT.
Packs Blocks Street.. 80
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-11-03
Marking Down Stockings.

The Nashua, n. H., Telegraph tells
story of two rival stOrekeepers In
that town who recently run each
other" on stockings. The first trader
marked down the specimens at the
door, and after his rival had passed
and noted the change, resumed the
former prices. The trick was repeated
every morning for week or more.
The second trader was not to be IN
dersold. Upon arriving at his store he
each morning marked his stock few
cents under his rival. AT the end of
the week the second trader was selling
stockings that cost at wholesale TWEEN
ty-five cents for five cents. This was
tt first traders opportunity. He ems
gagged the services of several girls and
boys, and before the second trader was
aware of the fact, his whole stock Of
stockings had been transferred to the
counter of his rival at five ceats per
pair and were being sold by him az "a
F" bankrupt lot-at great sacrificed
and yet at profit. ...r ... a.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-11-03
Resignation of Commissioner Smith
Gen. CoWan to Remain.

Special Dispatch 10 the Cincinnati Gazette.
WAsHINGTON, Oct. 24.--The resig-
nation of Indian Commissioner Smith
was virtually in the hands of Secretary
Chandler before he left for the West.
General COwan has been informed
that his continuance as Assistant Sec
rotary is desired, aud his friends say
he will remain. 1t is we'll known here
that for long time previous to the re-
tirement of DelanO General Cowan
was not in accord with him in matters
that have been 90 widely criticised of
late.
The statement put in circulation that
General Brstow and Mr.. Jewell had
made active opposition to the nomina-
ton of Chandler has no truthful
foundation, and the same il true of the
report that he threatened TO dismiss all
clerks who had failed to contribute to
the election fund. For the present no
other changes than that of Commits
sioner Smith are expected among
bureau officers, but after the
annual reports have been submitted it
is believed some prominent changes
will be announced.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-11-03
SUNDRY FUNERALS ON THE
TAPiS. @

The trouble between the "hard"
and soft" money Democrats is loom.
ing up with purtentious forebodings.
Sometime ago, it was understood that
Sam Randalrs chances for election to
tile Speakership Of the next House of
Representatives were excellent. He
is q hard.money man and the Nash.
vile American says his "claims"
"have about dwindled down to moth.
ing" The same story is now being
circulated as to Mr.. Kerr, of Indiana,
and it is said, as a consequence there.
of, "all the Democratic softs among
the Western Congressman have with
drawn their support. The funeral of
the "rag.baby" in Ohio is to be fol-
lowed by the political funeral of sew
eral veteran Democratic politicians.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-11-03

Chattanooga Station, Geo ID French.
south Chattanooga, J w Smith.
Lookout Mission, w s Jordan.
Cleveland station, n II Atkins.
Cleveland circuit, NJ ID THOMPSON
Charleston station, X G. Atkins. IA.
Benton circuit, A Brooks.
Ooltewah circuit, ] II Bilderbsck.
Hamilton circuit, ID II Dickey.
Benton circuit, NJ + Swain.
J. Atkins, ST., Book Agent.
Sequatchie District, $ X Wheeler,
Presiding Elder.
Jasper station, # K Handy.
Jasper circuit, 4 p barr.
Pikeville circnit, J II PARROT,
Washingtor circuit, @ w Renfro.
Kingston circuit, l. l. II Carlock.
jamestown circuit, J V Brown.
Crossville circuit, G Shelley.
Spencer Mission, e. NJ James.
Shiloh circuit, II M Standifer.
Gray City, Cash.
Summerfield circuit, X Only.
Asheville District, A Frazier, Pre-
siding Elder.
Asbeville station, T. T. Hoss
Weaverville circuit, ] II Robinson
Sulphur Spring circuit, William
Mitchell.
Brevard circuit, : s Grant.
Hendersonville circuit, II A HutseH
Catawba circuit, VIM ID LYDIA.
GAINESVILLE circuit. Ayers kincaid.
Baskerville circuit, J A Virgins.
Marshall circuit, J Reynolds.
franklin District, J w Bowman,
Presiding Elder,
franklin circuit, l. X Haynes.
Waynesville circuit, w NJ Kerr.
Haysville circuit, j Sensabaugh.
Dncktown station, w J Phillips
Murphy circuit, l. II Boyle.
Cashiers Valley circuit,C b Fugate.
Echota Mission, J r Long.
Knoxville District, G Long, Presid-
ing Elder. I'D.
Knoxville, Church-stIeet, s Bur
nett.
Knoxville, Broad-street, w w Bays.
Knoxville, City Mission, w u
Bates.
Maryville circuit, J G Runnion.
Knox and Lenoir circuit,J r Payne.
Clinton circuit, J M Marshall.
MaynaTdville circuit, f. l. Barrett.
Jacksboro circuit, + Richardson.
cambridge citation, w G Garden.
Strawberry Plains circuit, q q
Salyer. te
SeVierville circuit, J ii Hoskins.
Conference adjourned with benediC-
ton by the Bishop. .... FL.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-11-03
Names of Counties.

In looking over an official list Of the
counties in the United States, says an ex-
change, some interesting facts are develop
ed. There are in all l44l counties. Tho
letter most largely represented in the nam
ing of these counties is s the next M. and
the next 9. More counties are named
after Washington than any other President
of the United States, the number being %
The names of the other Presidents as rep
resented by counties occur as follows; JET
ferson, q, jackson, 81 Madison, 10,
Monroe Is; Lincoln, IL; Grant and Polk,
IL each; johnson, IL; Harrison, 8;
Adams 8; Taylor, 7; Van Buren,, 4
Pierce, a; Buchanan, 8 and Tyler, 2 each.
In many cases, however, in the above list,
counties we're not named after the Presi-
dents, but the selection of q name was in
huenced by local consideration. There are
~ counties named after Franklin, 10 after
Oolfax, IL after Marion, 2 after Fremont, 9
after Greedy, after Hendricks 8 after Ben
ton and Boone. 9 after Cass. Marshall and
Putnam. IA after Carroll, IL after Douglas,
and IS after Montgomery. Tho names OF
almost all of the revolutionary heroes, OK
cept Arnold, are represented in the list
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-11-03
STATE BANKS WANTED.

We give the Nashville American
credit for frankness occasionally,
even if we can not commend the wis
dom of its views. Discussing the
concentration of the currency of the
country at New York it says:
The only certain preventive is for each
State 70 have a limited local currency.
Then, however much the general crcula-
ton may be temporarily disturbed, there
will always be in each member of the body
polite a sufficient local circulation to pre-
vent congestion or apoplexy.
Then We are to understand plainly
what we have suspected and charged
before, and that in, that the Demo
cratic rag money organs, are in favor
of abolishing the national currency
and substituting in its stead, the old
ante bellum system of State banks.
The object is, to provide a currency
which circulates only in the immedi-
ate locality in which it is issued. To
carry out this principle to its legiti-
mate conclusion, let us have, not only
a State bank, but bank in each coun.
ty Of the State, whose issues will not
circulate, outside Of the counties in
which they are issued. Then we can
keep our money at home upon the
same principle that Petroleum V.
Nasby's issues would not buy whisky
outside of Bascoms Confederate Y
Roads grocery. This is beautiful
system, and our farmers who have had
experience with the issues of IRE.
sponsible banks before the war. well
know how to appreciate it. Let the
Democrats come out and avow their
honest sentiments, favoring this rag
money" system, and as we said of the
American we will commend their
frankness if We can not their wisdom.
How do our Democratic cotempora.
ries of Knoxville stand on this ques-
ton?
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-11-03

The Senatorial canvass in Ken
tlcky is getting slightly more inter-
esting. The latest aspirant in the
field Is Judge Caldwell, a popular
lawyer, of Louisville, The noisy, con.
ceited James b. Beck thought some
time ago that he'would walk over the
track without opposition. He is vain
enough to suppose that he carries the
party in his breeches.pocket. but he
may find out better, though at present
We confess that his chances appear to
be pretty fair. If his party all over
the country placed the same estimate
upon him which he modestly places
upon himself, he would be the next
candidate for the Presidency.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-11-03

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Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-11-03

THE Democrats having suffered de-
feat and disappointment in Ohio have
stopped bowling about rag-money,
and have resumed their former occu-
patton, to wit: predicting changes in
the Cabinet. They say that Bristow,
jewell and Pierrepont have determin.
ed to retire because of the appoint.
ment of Mr.. Chandler. 1t would be
a very interesting fact were it not
entirely wanting in truth.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-11-03

A STORY is now going the rounds,
TO the effect that John II. Morgan, the
daring Confederate guerrilla chief,
has just died in Oregon from the eff
fects Of wound received at Greene
vile, Tennessee. The story is that
be was wounded, fell from his horse,
but made his escape and reached
Oregon, where he changed his name
20 John Pendleton, and has since lived
with his mother, near the Upper Cas-.
cade in that State. The story goes
on to say that about a year and half
ago, the bullet which pierced his
lungs in Tennessee was extricated,
but finally caused his death. This is
very interesting story, but we pre-
sumo will find few believers, especial
ly in this locality.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-11-03

THERE was one feature of the
Grange movement which commended
itself TO everybody, we mean the pro.
visions for settling controversies by
arbitration, thus avoiding litigation in
the courts. There are entirely too
many frivolous cases on the dockets
Of our courts, and IL the Patrons Of
Husbandry have or will do anything
TO decrease the number they are enti-
tied to the thanks Of all good citizens.
1t seems as If there is for some people,
a fascination in lawsuits, and they
manage TO always have one or two on
hand.We are not sufficiently posted in
other communities to know, but it has
appeared to us that Tennesseeans are
unusually fond Of lawsuits. They 90
into the courts on the slightest prov.
ocation, and spend hundreds of dol.
lars in paying lawyers and the costs
of suits that ought to be expended on
their farms, on their business. 1t
does not speak well for us, and we
beseech our readers to work for a re.
form in this particular. Too much
time and money is wasted in improGt-
able contentious.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-11-03

THE editor of the Press and Her.
aid thinks that should the Demo.
Gratis abandon the Ohio and Pennsyl-
vania position, the shrewd Radical
leaders will make haste to occupy it"
viii he tell his readers what he and
his paper will do when such an emer.
gency arises? Will he remain on the
the platform with these ''shrewd Rad
zeal leaders" should they take that
position OF will he slide down and
crawl up where the ''swallow-tailed"
Democrats Of New York now stand?
The quotation from the Press and
Herald shows that the editor thinks
what he says is possibility, and it is
pertinent to inquire what he is going
to do about it. lie has the floor.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-11-03

A STnoSG fight is being made in
New York against the Tammany or
ganization, with fair hope of effect
ing its overthrow at the coming cleo.
ton. 1t is the most corrupt political
organization on earth, and with the
material with which it deals, its bra
zen corruption has been its strength.
Through its influence Boss Tweed
was kept in position when it was
known that he was a thief, and there
by he robbed the tax payers of mil
lions. 1t controls the Democratic
party in New York and the idea of
such q party, controlled by such influ-
ences, effecting genuine reforms, is as
absurd as anything can possibly be.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-11-03
An Aggressive Policy Against the
Mormons.
special Dispatch 70 the Evening Post.I

Especial Dispatch 70 the Evening Postl
w AsHINGTON, Oct 26.-As a result
OF the Presidents visit to Utah during
the early part of this month, a more
determined policy in regard TO the
treatment Of the Mormon question
will shortly be begun. The President
Is reported as very de ided In the
opinion that the Mormons should be
treated as persons who Intentionally
disregard the laws of the country aud
be made to obey them the same as
other citizens.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-11-03
The California Wine Crop.
lsanta Rosa Democrat

The production of the State this year will
be at least 5000, 900 gallons, divided about
as follows; Sonoms, 1000, 900; Los An
geles 800 900; Solano, nearly 10000;
Napa, 700, 600; FL Dorado, 5000; Yolo'
10000; Auburn, 100000: Yuba, Sscrs,
mento and Marysville, l,2O0,OOO; Coiuss.
5000 Santa CLARA, 500,00O Santa Bar.
bara, Ventura, San Bernsrdino, San Lula
Obispo, Monterey, Theama, Lakea and other
making the total above given. Sonoma IA
the largest wine producing county in the
State having last year, for the first time,
exceeded the product of Los Angeles In
th next few years larger number ofvines
will come into bearing, Increasing the
present production almost one half The
vintage is two weeks sooner than last year
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-11-03

We confess that in more than few
instances, have our sympathies been
aroused when seeing the poor deluded
wretches whose names adorn the
docket of our Federal Court, charged
with Illicit distilling, brought before
the court by the score and suffering
the penalties provided by the law for
its violation. Most of them have car.
ried on their business on a small
scale, and their offcnses have been of
a petty character. But they have
clearly violated the law, for which
they must suffer. We say notwith-
standing all this, however, that
our sympathies have been aroused for
them, and we have heartily wished,
that for their own sakes and the sake
of the country, they would find some
more honorable means of earning a
livelihood.
But for the great whisky manufac-
turers of the northwest, who have car.
ried on their business in violation of
law, and by corrupting officers of the
Government, We have not the slightest
sympathy, and it is with satisfaction
that we note their vigorous prosecu.
ton by Secretary Bristow, and his
subordinates. Some of them have
made princely fortunes by their dis.
honesty, and now it is simple justice
that they should suffer the extreme
penalties Of the law. Hence we feel
some pleasure in seeing them surren-
der their ill-gotten gains-their
houses, lands and money. Some of
them will land in the penitentiary and
will there learn by sad experience,
that after all, honesty is the best
policy"
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-11-03
THE NEXT IOWA SENATOR.
Gen. BeIknap the Leading Candidate
for the Honor.
by TELEGRAPH to the Tribune !

TD3 ItIbBTaNl 20 Inc Tribune
WASHINGTON, Oct. ga we'll
known politician, who has held high
office, arrived to-day from Iowa. He
reports that Gen. Belknap IL probably
the most prominent candidate for the
Senate that his friends have much
the best organization, and that it is un
derstoood in the State that the Presi
dent is for him. He has besides lar o
number of influential friends in the
State. Other strong candidates are Mr..
Price, Mr.. McCrary, and Gov. Kirk
wood. Ex-senator Harlan, though
not formally announced as a candidate,
already has a very considerable
strength, and his friends will probably
insist upon the open use OF his name
within short time.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-11-03

IN Dr.. MUNsEY's lecture at the
Board Of Trade Rooms on Monday
evening, he advanced one thought, not
pew to us, but nevertheless forcible
and true. The substance was, that
there are only few steps between
idleness and intemperance. We have
seen it exemplifed so often, all of us,
that no words are necessary to de-
monstrate its truth. The same thing
may be said of every other vice. Idle
ness is the mother of crime. The old
adage, IAN idle brain is the devils
workshop" is a true one. Idleness
should be regarded by society as a
pernicious thing, not 70 be tolerated.
Nothing in the shape Of law would
exercise q better influence than a
statute, vigorously enforced, for the
punishment Of young men who 90
without some kind of employment.
We have expressed our opinion more
than once, of those young men who
sit on the street corners or in bar
rooms, and whittle sticks with their
pen-knivcs and talk politics from
January to December, depending
upon the exertions of their fathers or
mothers for their living. The best
thing to correct this evil is healthy
public sentiment that would make
such fellows so odious and so infa-
nous, that they would be forced to 20
to work or leave the country.