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The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-06-22
SURGEONS IN HARNESS.
from the Albany Times. ]

l.
Mr.. Robert L. Pell, residing near West
| Park on the Hudson, has made an ex-
pertinent in utilizing sturgeon. from
which he extracted much entertainment
for himself and visitors. Having caught
a fine fish of the kind, nine feet long, 1t
| occurred to him that it would be sufli-
| GENTLY powerful to draw boat with Mt
least one man. The fish WAS therefore
| secured until a leather and rope harness
could be attached to his body ill a way
| which prevented it's slipping back of the
| fins. The fish was placed in an artificial
lake, about a quarter of mile long on
the grounds of Mr.. Pell.
In order to obtain the services of the
sturgeon when needed a pair of rope
reins eighteen feet long were attached to
the harness, and these were fastened to
large cork float, which swan upon
the water. A boat five and half feet
long and two and half feet wide was
then constructed. It could contain but
one man, and in that Mr.. Pell took his
seat, and attached the chain at the bow
to the floating cork. The sturgeon soon
began to move, and the moment that he
found that further impedinent existed
to his movements, he shot frantically
ahead. The boat swayed to and fro, and
the spray dashing furiously from the
prov, flew in every direction. Frequent
ly the gunwale was an inch OF two be-
low the waters edge, but such was the
rapidity of motion that the water had
not time to overflow it. The lake being
but seventeen feet deep and the reins
eighteen feet long, there was no posi-
bility of being pulled under the water
by the diving of the fish, and the career
of the boat was uninterrupted. The
sturgeon kept near the sides OF the lake,
and swan four times around without
stacking his pace. He then rose to the
surface, rolled on his back, and exposed
his white stomach to the sunshine, as If
to say, 81 have swan long enough, and
I am not going any further"
Mr.. Pen, satisfied with his expert
ence, then detached the boat from the
float and landed. The fish soon again
disappeared. At each subsequent sail,
| whether Mr.. Pel or any one else, the
| fish would rush regularly four times
| around the lake and no more. He
would then, as at first, regularly roll
| over on his back and rest
A neighbor of Mr.. Pell caught large
sturgeon, and initiated his experiment
| in the river. Matters worked we'll for a
few moments, but it suddenly occurred
to the sturgeon to dive. This. the river
| being deep, he could easily 90. To the
dismay of his owner, under went the
cork float, and violent jerk at the PROV
of the boat was a warning to jump into
the stream. The boat went down and
was lost to sight for several minutes.
That was the beginning and end of har-
Messing sturgeon as river pastime.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-06-22

MANY families owe their prosperity
fully as much to the fact of female
management as to the knowledge and
activity of the father. The managing
woman is pearl among women; she is
one of the prizes in the great lottery of
life, and the man who draws her may re-
joice for the rest of his days. Better
than riches, she is a fortune in herself,
a gold mine never failing in its yield.
The woman who is able to systematic
and carry on smoothly the work of an
ordinary family, illustrates higher sagac-
ity than is called for by seven-tenths of
the tasks done by men. Men take one
trade and work at it; mothers and
house-keeper's work requires touch
hours and his definite tasks; a woman
has work at all hours and an incessant
confusion of tasks; his work brings the
money, but does not so tax the head,
heart and hands, as women's work does
Every wife should know her husbands
income. That knowledge should be the
guide of her conduct. A clear under
standing respecting domestic expenses
is necessary to the peace of every dwell
ing. If it be little, better is plain
dinner where love is, than an over
loaded stomach, and hatred Herewith.
If it be ample, let it be enjoyed with all
thankfulness. When the wife, seeing
her duty, has made up her mind to
this, she will brighten her home with
smiles which make a region of perpetual
sunshine. A saving woman at the head
of family is the very best savings-bank
yet established, one that receives depos-
its daily and hourly, with no costly
machinery to manage it. The idea of
saving is a pleasant one, and if the
women would imbibe it at once and
adhere to it, before they are aware of it
they would lay the foundation for
competent security for a stormy time
and rainy day, but it is an excess in
saying when we deprive ourselves of
everything that will make us comfort
able, our surroundings convenient and
pleasant.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-06-22
LINOOLN'S LEGAL POW
Frs.

MIR. Leonard Sweet, of Chicago, gave
thi, estimate Of President Lincoln's
legal powers : GAS trial lawyer he had
few equals and no superiors. He was as
hard a man to beat in closely contested
case as I have ever met. He was wise
In knowing what to attempt and what to
let alone. He was fair to the court, the
jury, and his adversary, but candor COM
pels me to say that he by practice learn
ed there was power in this. He was
candid and he was fair, but he knew
how to make just the most of this. As
he entered the trial, where most lawyers
object, he would say he 'reckoned' it
would be fair to let this in or that, and
sometimes, when his adversary could
not prove what Mr.. Lincoln knew to be
the truth, he would say he 'reckoned' it
would be fair to admit the truth to be
50 and SO. When he did object to the
court, after he heard his objection an
swered, he would often say; well, I
recken I must be wrong Now about
the time he had practiced this three
quarters through the case, if his adver-
sary didn't understand him, he would
wake up in few minutes. finding that
he had feared the Greek too late, and
wake up to find himself beat. He was
wise as serpent in the trial of a cause,
but l tell you have got too many scars
from his blows to certify that he was
harmless as dove. When the whole
thing is unravelled the adversary begins
to see that what he was SO bindly giving
away was simply what he couldn't get
and keep. By giving away six points
and carrying the seventh he carried his
case, and, the whole case hanging on the
seventh, he traded everything off which
would give him the least aid in carrying
that,
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-06-22
VERY durable and neat mats for floor

VERY durable and neat mats for floors
can be made from old coffee sacks. A
piece of the bagging of suitable size is
bound with some dark fabric and secured
to frame of four laths. By means of
hook of wood or iron, like an enlarged
crochet needle, carpet rags are carried
through the material so as to skip every
other thread and to leave loops half an
inch long, the ends, of course, being
fastened. Old red flannel can be used
to make tasteful borders.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-06-22

MAMMOTH Ox.-The mammoth OK
owned by ". Humerich, of Carliels, Pa.,
known as the ''Seitz Steer" passed
through Harrisburg on Thursday last
for the Centennial. The animal was
loaded on gondola surrounded by a
frame or guard, which was carefully
padded to prevent injury to the gigan-
tic brute. The OK weighs nearly $500
lbs, is beautiful roam in color. and
measures four feet across the back. It
viii be exhibi 9 under tent during the
Centennial.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-06-22
Centaur
Lininl G nts.

So nearly perfect the recipes of these wonderful
pain soothing and healing Centaur Liniments, that
confidently say they will Alternate any pain
arising from flesh, bone muscle derangeme
We do not pretend that they will mend broken leg
ertermiaate boiS but in such they will
reduce the inflammation and stop the pain. Nor can
we guarantee the proper results where the body is
poisoned by achfshey. Temperance Is necessary
a proper physical, mental condition.
THE WHITE CENTAUR LISIMENT is particularly
adapted to all cases of Rhneraatisna, Lum5ago Neu-
raga, Erysipelas, Itch, prains, Chillblians, Cuts
Bruises stngs Poisons, scalds Sciatica, Weak Back
Pains in the side, Wounds, Weeping Shows. Burns,
Frosted Feet, Palsy Ear ache, Toothache Head ache,
Ulcers Old Sores Broken Breasts, Sore Nipples, Sore
Threat, Group, Dipthcria,. etc. The most of these
complaints the Centaur Liniment will cure; all of
them it will benefit. 1t will entract Tie poison from
a The following is but a sample of thous-
and similar testimonials
"ANfIocH, ILL.,, Dec. /, 1874.
"My wife has, for n long time, been terrible sui.
clans and many remedies. The only thing which has
given her relief Is Centaur Liniment am rejoiced
W. II. RING, Postmaster"
It is undisputable fact that the Centaur Lini-
ments are performing neper before Effected by
any preparation in existence,-like CHRONIC Rheuma-
tism Of thirty gears standing. Strengthening fingers
and joints which had been stiff for six years. taking
the soreness from burns, &c.
One dollar or even fifty cents, invested in CeHtaur
Llnment will be within reach tohen accident oc-
ours, and will do more good than any amount of
money paid for medical attendance. When physic-
ians called they freqcently this Lnment,
and of course charge several prices for it.
The Yellow Centaur Liniment
is adapted to the tough skim muscles and flesh of the
animal creation. Its effects upon of
SPAWN, sweeny. Windmill, Big Head and Poll Evil,
are little less than marvellous.
Messrs. J. Mcclure & Co., Druggists, corner Elm
and Front Streets, Cincinnati, O., say:
"In our neighborhood a number of transfers are
perior to anything they have used. We sell
high four to five dozen bottles per month to
of horses and mules
We have volumes Of testimonials describing
of Sprains, Kicks, Calls, Poll-Evil Big Head, and
Founders, which are little less than marvels.
No owner of an animal afford to be without
bottle of Centaur Liniment, which any day may
prove worth twenty times its cost
Sold everywhere, but prepared only at the
Laboratory of J. B. Rose g. Co.,
46 DEFY STREET, NEW YORK.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-06-22

Waters new Scale Pianos have peculiar merits
N ]. Tribune.
The tone Of the Waters Piano is rich, mellow and
sonOrous- They possess great volume ofsound and
the continuation OF sound singing power is of
their most marked feafures-Nelo York Times.
Waters Concerto Organ Is voiced to have
tone like full rich alto voice. Tt is especially hu
man in its tone, powerful yet SWEETHEART Nsao
Torlsr. Jane. rely.
The New York herald., 1876-12-04
THE GREELEY MONUMENT.

IT WILL BE UNVEILED TO-DAY-PROGRAMMME
OF THE CEREMONIES.
At one O'Clock this afternoon the bust Of Horace
by Thurlow Weed, the chairman Of the Monument
Board IN the presence OF number OF dstingu gushed
personages The memory Of the great journalist is
still green and it is expected that many who knew him
in life and the thousands who admired and revcred his
eminent qualities OF mind and heart will assemble 30
do him honor. Considerable time has passed since tho
initiative steps were taken to erect suitable
ment 10 Horace Greeley, and the board OF trustees
to which the undertaking was ntrusted has
some difficulties in carrying out their designs As
soon, however their plans matured and pub
lshcd contributions the fund began to accumulate
rapidly. and they have been able TO erect
monument beftting the dead above
the spot where his remains lie buried.
The monument consists OF a large bust resting upon
an elegant PEDESTAL and 1t is said to have cost
$4,000.
The committee which mas the unveiling ceremonies
In charge has issued invitations to prominent CITIZENS
distinguished gentlemen has been promised. Arrange
mcnts have been made to properly distribute tho
crowd and SO dispose them that tho speeches to be
delivered may be audible 10 al! and the ceremonies be
MONIES has been prepared, which will in all prob.
ability be strictly followed. Mr. Greeley's
old pastor, Rev. Dr. +. H. Chaplin Will
opon the exercises BY. prayer Then will
follow the presentation, which is to be pronounced by
W. H. Bodwell, OF typographical Union No g. An
Grafton will then be delivered by Bayard Taylor and
poem Will be read by Edmund Clarence Stcdman. To
Tnurlow Weed has been intrusted the unvcng OF the
monument, and it is likely that the old familiar
features which art has reproduced In marble will be
OF Greeley's old townsmen and by all who hold his
genius IN honor and his character IN esteem.
The New York herald., 1876-12-04
SAFEGUARDS OF CIVILIZATION.
LECTURE BY HON. RICHARD o'GoRMAN AT

LECTURE by HON. RICHARD o'GoRMAN AT
sTEISwAY HALL.
Hon. Richard o'Gormau lecturcd last night at Stein.
way Hall, under the auspices of the ST. Vincent do
Paul Society Of tho Church OF the Sacred Heart In
view of fame OF the lecturer and the charitable OBJ
jcct OF the cause, Mr. OGorman greeted by large
aud apprccative audience. Several Catholic clergy
men occupied scats on the. platform. Mr. O'Gornan
began his lecture, ''Tbc Safeguards Of Civilization -
by stating that he thought to speak subject which
may become OF great interest of civilization Atthat
moment Europe threatened with war. Over all
the nations lhcre anxiety and alarm. Here in
America though rotitical complications had recently
disturbed the cau and prosperity of the nation wo
still safe. Many OF his hearers, no doubt. had
visited the great Exhibition at Philadelphia What
wonderful display ~ was! IL seemed every nation
in the world mad come INTO the market and asked
mankind to look upon IT'S wares. Everything that
human ingenuity could give TO help the human race in
peace or war was there He the lecturer, viewed
these mafvcls OF human skill with and wonder.
But, perhaps, the most notable occurrence, which
attracted his attention and mude the most lasting
aud pleasant impression, the singing OF q
noble hymn by number OF young BOYS.
Which had civilizng influence hearts and pas-
SONS OF that vast asscmDage and was more cectv vc
perhaps, in awakening pleasurablc and noble emo
lions than the grand display Of human ingenuity and
skill which was so lavishy strcwn around The lecturer
civilization. Civilization resides in the souls
and hearts oil men. IL makes its home
IN tNc Tree ncarls OF " lfcc people. Wherever the
spirit OF liberty prcsie wherever the Christian faith
abounds there civilization gains its highest hopora
Religion, education and liberty may be said const-
tu,c civilization. In Europe the standard oil war is
uniurlcd. Ask The people who governed by
hereditary monarchy or dcspotic sway what II
is recommends these forms OF government to
their respect and maintenance, and they will
likely answer that they content to be gov
crned after tho timc-honored custom OF their
nation. The few safeguards to tho odicum OF liberty
which they enjoy might be hazardcd destroyed by
the questionable experiment OF revolution. They Will
speak their accumulated wealth. the fruit OF ages
labor, OF their disciplined armies their strong
government to protect them at home, and II their
rights invaded by foreign natlcu,
their form OF government they claim, Will de-
mapd aud enforce justice at any sacrifice
OF blood But these artificial barriers arc
utterly vain ana feeble dciences once nation be-
comes rcsvc under the iron heel OF OPT rcssior.
Armies quickly disappear before the irresistible might
OF a peoples vlrluous indignation. Tho only strong
and permanent government is that which depends on
wise ana kindly care. A government that deals ous
equal laws with equal hand to every citizen OF every
cas and tn roughou the lana. IL may be said
that the diffusion OF knowledge Is tho safeguard OF
ell
The New York herald., 1876-12-04
ANOTHER NEWARK HOMICIDE.

DEATH OF PHILIP MASSoN-TEIRIBLE FRUITS
OF DRUNKEN FRENZY.
The criminal calendar OF Newark for the centennial
year marked with moro crimsoned pages than that
any calendar tho establishment there of the
County Court In midsummer the whole country was
startled and shocked with the terrible fhiehorn
tragedy. Next came the Brock murder, tho outcome
OF which is two wretchcd men now under sentence Of
death in the Essex County Jail. Finally, yesterday,
there added the list OF shocking homcidcs an
other by the death Of man who wounded
month ago.
Early the morning OF Saturday, November T.
party OF men drinking beer In the saloon OF Mr.
Hart, corner OF Hamburger piaco and Barbara street.
The night before there had been n grand democratic
torchiigh parade Among those partici pating
the Schak Guards. These were enjoying themselves
bar was man named George Steckcrt Steckcrt was
considerably prmed with liquor and was
ana and failed to pay Tor them Upon asking for more
the proprietor refused, say ng that he could have
no more liquor there until no paid up some 81 he
owed over year. This maddcned Steckcrt, and he
became SO dcmonstrative that it was deemed ncces-
sary TO drive him from the place The noise attracted
two ncphews OF Steckort, members oil the guards
inside. These, knowing their uncc's Troublesome
nature, lett their companions and helped to ccct tho
uncle He was thrust ON tho sidewalk THIS was
about halfpast one o'clock In tho morning. Stcckert
continued TO create disturbance In the street.
Some Of the guards got ready TO 60 home. They
however, they had no fears and started Scarcely had
OF these, Charles Weber and Louis Obcre, struck
the street before Stcckert AIDE desperate attack
them with knife. This brought crowd from the
saloon, ana In an attempt TO ovcrpower
Stcckert, Philip and jacob Mason, brothers.
set upon by him. Philip Mason
TERRIBLY Up
Steckcrt's knife gashcd open abdomen that
tho intcstincs protruded The was otherwise
shockingly lacerated. Finally SteaKert was beaten
down by the guards and handed to the police.
Philip, Mason ana tho other wounded men were
cared for Philip was the most dangerously injured
His powerful constitution enabled him 10 hold out
but he died at tour O'Clock yesterday morning. Dr.
Ward. the County Physician, held posl-mortcm OK
animation and found that the immediate cause OF
death was the poisoning Of the blood by the matter
from the wounds, the inner membrane having healed
A week ago Masson's antc-mortcm statement was
takon In II he declared and identified Steckert 70 be
his assailant; to havo known HIM twelve years and
never TO have had word OF trouble with him.
Stcckert is now IN tho County jail. Coroncrs in
qucst will be held to-day Weber mad 10 take to mis-
bed yesterday, ana may d'o Massons throe children
down with diphshera His family are IN sore dis
uesA
The New York herald., 1876-12-04
AMERICAN TEMPERANCE UNION.

The announcement that Professor Chandler, Prcs-
dent of the Board OF Health, would deliver ADDRESS
at the regular Sunday afternoon meeting Of the Amer
can Temperance Union, had the effect OF attracting
very large audience to Steinway Hail. Tho body Of
the hall was fairly filled and number OF persons oc-
cupied the galleries The exercises begun with
an organ voluntary by Professor j. A. Fowler fol-
lowed by prayer by the Rev. Robert s. Macarthur of
the Calvary Baptist church. and singing by the choir
IRON the Moody and Sankey collection. in which the
congregation heartily Joined.
AT tho conclusion OF the exercises tho President,
Mr.. Gibbs, read letter from Professor Chandler
which said that "Mr. Chandler regrets that he Is
prevented by illness from Keeping his appoint
ment this afternoon, but will do Sunday after
II his health permits
Mr.. Gibbs stated that hereafter tho Sunday after
noon meetings would DO held at Cooper institute in
the large hail. and DR.. T. s. Lambert and others ad-
dressed tho assemblage
The New York herald., 1876-12-04

victory that overcometh the world. our faith.
He said that the struggle between good and evil right
and wrong truth and error, began before the world
was and win continue TO the end At the close
OF the sermon the preacher said II was his duty to
ask them 10 give a small portion OF their means 10
carry on the grand work being done by Catholic mis-
slonares. The field great Not alone are there OPP
portunlies presented Tor works in India China aud
Japan but In this great city God asked them to
keen the faith and the redncst should be needed.
The New York herald., 1876-12-04

Of tho Centennial Board Of Finance stockhoder
but American Citizen that II would be tumsting
spectacle for this insist that the
fraction given by sin the total outlay Of many millions
OF the Exhibition IL should be the first TO be repaid
for its outlay from the hall dollars of the adults and
the school children collected al
the The question is of legal ntsrpretaton and
well administered prudent would
pay money under like circumstances without judcia
direction
holders subscribed their without expectation OF
This may be in respect and not
others and they have differed their intentions
and Judgment the members OF Congress whom
referred differed in their views the order of
ofthe appropriation But whether they did did not
their patriotic subscriptions have "a
know that this would in the affect the justice Of
II payment could possibly be made from tho first
receipts The soldier who volunteers In
aeence OF his from purely patriotic motives taking
his life In his hands with possibility OF returning
from battle certainly less entitled TO reward than he
who selfish and braves the perils OF with
The New York herald., 1876-12-04
SCHOOL SANITARY REFORM.

AT the meeting of tho McdicoIcgal Society, on
Wednesday next, legislation to promote sanitary re-
form in schools Will be discussed. Among the most
important is a modification OF the Compulsory Educa
cation law, making IL a condition OF lis enforcement
that school boards will be required to provide suIl
Gent room TO place tho schools in proper sanitary
condition; that short sessions in primary schools and
medical supervision be made obligatory. Eminent
speakers Interested school sanitation Will take part
the discussion.
The New York herald., 1876-12-04
A LONDON INSPECTORS VISIT.

Inspector Hagan, OF scotland Yard, London made
an informal call on Inspector McDcrmott at Polico
Headquarters last evening. Mr.. Hagan has been on
duty for the English government at tho Centennial
Exhibition during its existence, and has since lis
close visited several Of our cites He expressed him
much edhcd by The system In force during tho
Exposition, and added that he had seen only abons
seven persons under tho influence OF liquor the
fair grounds Mr. Hsgan returns to London next
week.
The New York herald., 1876-12-04
PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH.

The Church OF ST. Vincent dc Paul was dcnscly
crowded last evening" the occasion being the annual
sermon by the Rev. John Trcanor 5. j., of Fordham
College, behalf Of tho ASSOCIATION for tho Propaga
ton Of tho Faith Tho reverend gentleman selected
for his text 1 John. Z. L In part--sAnd tAis " the
The New York herald., 1876-12-04
GEORGE WILKES.
Born August 10, 1901.
Died November 80, 1915.
Aged 70 wears. 3 months 90 dava

After the casket was placed trcstle In the con-
tire OF the chancc and tho usual religious mlnis,ra
lions bad progressed In part the Rcv. Mr. Cook sung
the anthem, II Know that my Rcdeemer llveth. .
with fine effect his being distinctly audible n all
parts of the church The floral gifts were OF beautiful
dcsigu-wrceths crosses, &c. in palm leaves, ivy.
punches oil wheat and tuucroses
Among tho pallbcarers we're N. p. Hossick, Alexan-
der Hamilton, Philip Hamilton. Pougnkccpsie; Chief
Justice DAILY, Common Pleas Hamilton Morton, Eu-
gene Duultn, William Kembie; and tho amily phys,-
clans In attendance Drs. Nostrand Flint Boecrt
and Dubois numerous cortehe accom- panied the
remains Jamaica, L. L. where they were dc cposited
in Governor Kings family vault y
The New York herald., 1876-12-04
A WRESTLING MATCH.

BY request OF alarge number OF prominent sporting
gentlemen the great wrestling match for $500 purse
between Colonel Mclaughlin, OF Detroit, and Charles
murphy, Of this city, which arranged take place
at Turn Hall Wednesday, has been changed TO next
Thursday at Harry H's Variety Theatre, East Hous.
ton street Odds OF 2 to are being wagorcd thas
Mclaughlin will win.