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Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-09-09
WeaverviIlo, September 8, 1876.

Lucky AND UNLUCKY.-Without be
ing exactly iatali>t (say, writer) | am
inclined to believe that certain men are
born to a certain fate ; ;he tendency to
which they cannot help, because it Is in
herent in thei" nature, just rs the incli-
nation of the mariners needle is toward
the pole. There is Jones. How that fee
ble-mjndsd individual, with brain no
larger than walnut, coutriveS to make
FIVE thousand year, is perpetual mar
vel to all who know him-to be an idiot.
There is Smith. He is equally pbe
nomonon ; becnu,e, with large share of
natural ability, he is unable, even under
the most favorable circumstances, to earn
two guineas Il week. Everything which
he pats hj- hanG to fails every bud ol
promise Withers at his touch. Whereas
the stupid Jones makes trees grow out of
the arid sand and turns mud and rubbish
into gold. Let me also instance the lucky
individual who also manages, without
any design or furethought, to take the
long lease OF a house whose site i, drstin
ed to be required for railway. Com
ponsaton nurses him everywhere. Ii he
were to settle upon the top OF a hill it
would come to him by means ofa via
duct and il, he were to pitch his tent in
IL valley, it would burow through bowels
OF the earth to lay its godca treasures at
his feet. Let another person be ever 50
cunning in selecting site, and when he
has calculated the chpnee toa certainty,
compensation will pass him bya yard
breadth. The latter class is rs intuitously
lucky as the other is unlucky.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-09-09

JUDGING BY 4 rPEAKANCEs.-A we'll
known conductor on the Chicago Rock
Island and Pacific road went to the de-
pot enc morning recently to take his
train, as usual and an officer Of the road
and An officer Of the law arrested him.
On his shirt front wa, $4,000 diamond
pin, and in his pocket was valuable
gold watch and chain. In his trunks the
officers found $4,000 in Government
bonds. An Eastern bank WAS TELEGRAPH
ed to, and the response was that bail
could be furnished in 100000, if necessa-
ry, as that was the amount deposited to
the conductors credit. This settled, it
was the conductors turn. a lawyer was
called, and he politely informed the otIi
GERS that the diamond pin they had ile-
gally taken had been worn by the con-
ductor twenty years the watch was
Carried by him years before be went into
the employ of the company that the
United States Government bonds they
had taken were the property Of his wife,
as the proceeds Of her share in an estate
a heir, and so was the money in bank,
and the best thing the company could do
would be to restore what they had stolen
and with it $4,000, and no further ques-
tions would be asked. The company ac-
cepted the attorneys TERMS Chicago
tribune.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-09-09
A WISE MAN FROM THE EAST.

The late Sultan. who was very proud
of his feet, had ordered the Captain of
one of his finest vessels, to proceed to
England, in order 10 convey his comph-
merts to Queen Victoria, on some public
occasion-the birth of "a grandchild, most
probably. The Captain was most happy
to obey the command of his sovereign,
only he had not the lainteSl idea OF how
to get TO England. However, he started,
and as long MS he was in the Mediterra-
mean, all went we'll, but rs soon aS he got
out OF sight OF land, he was tguratively,
as well AS literally, all at sea. lie confd.
ed his trouble to the pilot, who advised
him to follow a certain steamer which
was then just before them, and which
was under way for England. The Cap
tain followed the pilots advice, and for
some hours all went we'll, till nighttall,
in fact but the night proving foggy, ho
lost sight of his friendly guide, and was
in despair. Morning dawned, the fog
cleared away, and there in tho horizon
was visible the smoke OF a steamer. The
Turkish captain hastened to bring his
vessel up quite near to the steamer, and
followed patiently and perservingly its
wake. One day passed, then two, then
four, then week, and still no land was
visible.
81 did not know that England was so
far of, " sighed the unhappy Turk.
Finally land appeared-a noble bay-a
vast cIiy. Tho steamships cast anchor,
and the authorities came ON board They
spoke English US was to have been ex-
pected.
What is your business here ?" asked
one OF the officials OF tho captain of the
Turkish tr,gate.
81 came to present the compliments
Of the Sultan to your Queen"
What Queen ?"
"Queen Victoria, Of course-am not
in England"
"In Eugand2 You aro in New
York !"
The unlucky captain, having lost sight
OF the English bound guide during the
first night OF his voyage, had come up
with II steamship en- route to tho United
| States.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-09-09

IS the north part Of the city, Ms vera
eious reporter reports, young Indy md
II young man get on the steps Of Sun
day evening and enter into a contract
For each shooting star he was TO receive
II kiss. On one Of these interesting occa-
sions half hour passed away and not a
solitary star shot across the sky. But
after II while the cherry lips Of the young
lady parted and she called her young
mans attention to the flying meteors
that were about to escape his obserya-
ton then she got 70 calling his atten-
ton 20 the lightning bugs, and finally got
him down to steady work on the light OF
a lantern man was carrying about the
depot where the trains were switching
Artless girl !-DeS Moin"S Register.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-09-09

NOT EXAcTLY.-We recently mem
toned the remarkable TACT that AN Hi
nois gin bad -heared thirteen sheep in
TWO hours. The sequel OF the story is re-
lated to the Chicago Jou1lat as follows :;
"What do you think OF the gin ?" in
quired our representative Of the farmer
who owned the sheep that were operated
upon. Think !" echoed the old fellow
as he pointed to pen Of the fine wool
sheep. "Je,t you look at them sheep,
will ye, stranger-not an ear or a tau
left t the whole crowd, an then ask me
what | think Of that ere gal, ifyou can -
The reporter viewed with wonder the
mutiluted flock of mutton, and agreed
with the famer that sheep pens were not
exactly the place for the exercise Of wo-
mans rights.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-09-09

AK UNIETENTIOSAL COMPLGMEST.-
Unintentionally perhaps, yet none the
less fofcibly, the democratic platform
pays high compliment to the Republic
can party ITO rebuild and establish in
the hearts Of the whole people the Union
eleven years ago happily rescued from
the dangers Of secession Of states. -
Happily rescued" is well put when we
remember the attitude Of the democratic
party when the danger Of secession men
aced The Nation.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-09-09

SO YOU are going to marry a druggists
clerk ?" remarked Chicago girl to
another on the street cars yesterday Inc
question was asked in an unmlstaNable
tone of derision, and so the fiir one ad-
dressed half alphabetically replied; "Of
course-dont they have all the soda wa
ter they want for nothing y yes
was the gloomy reply; "they IRE all right
in summer but what about next win
ter ?n "Oh," mildly answered the en-
gagged one, ''maybe by that time we'll be
divorced % The interfering friend SEEM
ed satisfied then. Chicago Journal.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-09-09

DURING town meeting last March
the question Of equalization Of school
money was being discussed. One old
gentleman, in the course Of the debate,
exclaimed in great heat: "Why, Mr..
Moderator, the money is not equally di.
vded. In district No. they have sixty
seven dollars and only one scholar-one
bare little girl and no more. Now, sir,
what should be- done in such case ?"
There was pause for a moment, when
chap with pipe in his mouth at the
back Of the room bawled out take
the money and buy her some clothes
Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-09-09
A ROMANCE.

One of the most frequent habitues of
Fitth Avenue is an old Polish Count who
has taken his daily stroll there for over
twenty years. His story is as strange a>
any that the novelists invent. Twenty
eight years ago be was cast into prison
for taking part in the Polish in>urrection.
He was betrothed to a Young woman, and
she visited him frequently in prison and
cheercd him with hopes ofspeedy release.
Finally she proposed measure that
would insure his freedom. Money would
be necessary, great deal OF it. He pos
se>sed considerable wealth, but owing to
his situation could not command.it. She
suggested that il it were in her hands she
could use it to get him out Of prison.
They would then leave the country to
gethcr marry, and be happy, His faith
in her devotion was strong. The proper
ty that was his became hers. Her iutlu-
ential friends were ut work, she said, and
he would be released very soon. One day
her usual visit was not made. Another
day passed, and another, and she did not
come.
a week passed, and the lonely prisoner
then learned that he had been deceived.
Iii, beautiful intended bride had turned
his property into cash and eloped with a
man whom he had always regarded as a
friend. A year altcrward his prison
doors opened, and he walked forth to
freedom. a few briet inquiries satisfied
him that the woman and her accompli-
ce- had made their way across the ocean.
He determined to follow them, and came
to New York. 1t was months before he
got any trace Of them. He then learned
that they had gone westward, and went
10 st. Louis in pursuit. They had gone
to New Orleans he followed them. Fol
over year he continued the chase, visit
ing IN turn almost every city in the Unit.
ed States, but never Ovcrtak ng them -
Al la,t he returned to New York, and in
less than week met them face to face il
Broadway. He upbraided the woman
and herceIy threatened the man. The
up-hot Of all was a proposal from the lat
ter that SO shocked the Count that h,
turned away speechless. Said the scoun
drel, in substance Take her now anc
marry her ii you wish to- | don't want
her any longer" The Count never saw
them again. Two years later he heard
of the woman's death by suicide, aud he
procured It decent burial for the body
What became Of her companion he neilh-
er knew nor cared. -BaVitio courier.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-09-09
Tnr most laborious jurors in any "a

The most laborious jurors in any .de-
partment OF The Centennial are those on
native and foreign wines. They have
"sampled" eight thousand kinds, it is
said, during the hundred days since the
Exposition opened. That foots up eighty
per day, ten per hour of eight hours
work, one drink every six minutes, and
the drinks last five minutes each. One
minute only is left for getting breath for
the next drink.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-09-09

GILES SrRIGGNs, Of Washington kiss
ed his vile tt fearful good bye, and told
her that he was obliged to 60 over to
Baltimore upon pressing business and
should not return until next day. Pop
sy Wop.y" said he, tenderly, as he
checked his wife under the chin, do not
be too lonely in huhby's absence. |
would not leave you did not cruel bust
ness take me away from YOU" The
scene now shifts to the Schuetleniest-
time, Il O'Clock in the evening. a long
table under shady tree, Illuminated
with Chinese lanterns, is disclosed The
pcrGdiou. Spriggns is seen swigging
beer with beautiful blonde, who looks
loudly up at Spriggins as he says: "No,
l mover was married. For years have
roamed alone in the world, and never
knew what it was to love until --" Here
he raised his eyes suddenly and discover
ed his wife seated opposite, one hand
resting ,enderly in the embrace Of a
weak eyed clerk who played the clario-
net in the still watches Of the night, next
door to Spriggins' house. Mrs. Sprig-
gins was just taking hcr tenth glass of
beer and saying: "Really, fought not
to listen to these words from you," in ac-
cents that plainly said : $50 on with the
next chapter" when Spriegins raised a
beer glass and charged. On Wednesday
after all the costs in Court had been pad,
Mr.. and Mrs. Spriggins wisely conclud-
ed that the next time they wanted to go
to the Schuetzcnle-t they would go to.
gether.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-09-09

A PROFITABLE BEAsT.-Mr Charles
Jamrach, the famous London dealer IN
wild beasts, has'been doing a good stroke
Of business with one OF bis elrphants.-
When the dnmatilation ofJnle, Verre's
Round the World in Eighty Days ="
was brought out at the Porte st. Martin
Theater, in Paris, the manager, NJ. Lar
ochele, applied to Jamrach Tor an ele-
phant to figure in the Indian scenes. A
small one was offered Tor E2l0, or on hire
at G. "A night. Mr.. Larochelle declined
to purchase, fearing that the elephant
might be "whte one to him when the
play had run its course, and agreed to
pay the e per dicm or rather per noe
tenn. But il would have been better for
him to have bought the beast outright,
for the play had run Of 400 nights so
that Jamrach received eSO0 for the hire
OF the elephant, and still has him t. sell
at about the same figure as a well-bred
weight carrier. He "trumpets with
quite Partisan accent, and always has a
glass OF ubSiithc before dinner.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-09-09
TRINITY COUNTY.
OFFICIAL DsRECTORY;
COURT TERMS

District sOmrt-Second Monday in April,
August and December
County COurt-First Monday in anu
ary, March, May, July, September and NO
vember.
Probate COurt-(Same as County Court)
=, Hoard Of SuperVisOrs--Fir Monday
february, May, August and November.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-09-09
Tfcehlg Cyjnjty 9uurnal.
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Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-09-09

THE HEATED Term. Before 8 O'Clock
thousands OF persons in the Five Points
quarter had gone out into the open streets
to remain until morning, All along Bax-
ter and the adjacent streets the inner
edges Of the sidewalks were lined with
blankets and hedtcks, upon which half
made children We're sleeping SO close to-
gether that it was impossible to step be-
tween them. They almost laid over one
another, entirely without covering, and
in many cases "A cellar door, or even the
stone tagging alone, for bed. In one
place eight children were asleep ION a
patch of wooden pavement six feet long
by three wide, and babes scarcely six
months old, with naked limbs, lay ex-
posed TO the sky on pieces Of blankets
thrown over cellar doors.
An hour later it was curious to see the
women and girl, sitting on the curb,tones
aud making their toilet for the night by
twisting up their hair and throwing Il
shawl around them. One after another
they laid down in the open air, besides
the chIdlen and regardless OF the noisy
throng that almost jostled them in pass
ing, to all appearance, dropped comtorta-
bly, asleep. Gradually the noise in the
streets acG out. A bevy Of young girls
who had been singing The Star Span
gIed 4" and other patriotic airs fell asleep
one after the other on cellar door, and
the sounds OF shouting and laughter ceas-
ed.
The men pulled of their boots, while
some placed bed on the sidewalk to sleep
on, others laid down on the stones or
board-, and a few braced themselves up
in the corners of the doors to act as SEN
tinels over the sleepers.
$50 they sleep every night" said a
policeman, "and we don't disturb them.
They couldn't stand the heat in doors-it
would kill them. ."-Ncl0 York sun.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-09-09

BRAINs.-" were in California"
said young fop, in company, the other
evening, "instead Of working in the
mines, | would waylay some miner with
"a bag Of gold, knock out his brains, gath
er up the gold, and run" . think you
would do better to gather up the brains,"
quietly responded young lady. "a
man should always secure what he ia
most in need Of"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1876-09-09
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The Cincinnati Commercial reports that
the Israelites of that city who have hereto
fore voted the Republican ticket, went over
to the Democrats almost solidlv, because
they believe that Cincinnati must look
out for Southern trade" Put into other
words, that is saying that these Israelites
voted the Democratic ticket because they
believe that the election of Democratic
president will restore prosperity to the
south and revive its business, while the
continuation in power Of the Republicans
will be deadly blow to both. And that
is the true view, aud it would be well for
the country if it influenced all Independent
voters in the same way. The Jews are
far seeing business men, and can tell as
clearly as any class what is favorable to
the commercial interests of the country,
and what is destructive; and they show
their conviction that what is needed to
revive our Frustrated industries is the
election Of Tildeu and the Inauguration of
thorough reform
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-20
Gov. Hendricks Home.

In 1872 Mr.. Hendricks had majority
of $50 in his own (Shelbyl county. In the
recent election Mr.. Williams's majority was
1874. gain over Mr.. Hendricks majority
Of ia. In the town Of Shelbyville the
Republican majority in 1872 was 80. In
the recent election the city was carried for
Mr.. Williams by majority Of l54-a gain
of 1S4 over 1872 This is the result in
Mr.. Hendricks's own city and county.
The county has always been Democratic
and the city Republican. Now both are
overwhelmingly Democratic, and in the
November election will give Tllden and
Hendricks round 1000 majority, This is
the feeling concerning Mr.. Hendricks in
his own home.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-20
The Baron"

+ Osterberg sailed for Europe several
days agoA It is very dangerous to cross
the Atlaotic, aud now when we think
about it. we begin to feel sorry that Oster-
berg eyer venturcd over.-Diron San.
Herman Osterberg has started for sail
over the dark blue sea. with probably no
intention OF returning to this country
Immediately, for now that his railroad is
sold he has no ties" to bind him here:
and therefore he makes tracks for Eus-
ope. The Rock island ARGUS is of the
cheerful thought that he never intended te
build the Rock River Valley railroad, aud
that the people up this way were very
thoroughly duped. -Diron Telegraph.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-20

In Desmoines. Iowa, there is a convicted
Republican thief uamed Isaac Brandt, who
formerly held some state Office but who is
now leading manager for the Republican,
party, and the Desmoines Leader, of the
18th inst, allu1es to him thusly:
The Hon. Isaac Brandt, being temper
ally absent from the city and unable TO
give his personal attention to radical poll
tics. Mr.. Squire Smith has returned from
the penitentiary and has taken the Hon,
Isaac discarded mantle, and is doing as
well as could be expected in the good
work, and considering the fact that he has
been in durance vile for some months, the
work is extra well DONE 1t is to be hoped
however, that Mr.. Brandt will relieve his
deputy before the campaign is too fal
gone.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-20

Hon. Charles Durham, Democratic can
didate for congress in this district, takes
the stump ia Lee county next week. He
will continue to speak at the principal
points 10 The district up to election. Gen
ese0 Republic, 10th.
Hon. Charles Durham, Democ. :
nominee for congress- for this district, will
speak at the Court House in this city next
Tuesday evening. Delegations from all
surrounding towns are invited aud expect.
cd. Torch-light procession; fireworks,
aud a grand display generally. Those who
heard Gen. Henderson are especially in
vited to cone aud hear Mr.. Durham and
then to draw their own conclusions between
the issues of the two parties and the can.
didates placed in nomination to represent
them,-Di1oa San.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-20

Lew Steward has lived 10 Kendall coun
ty nearly 40 years and never had law
suit. He employs yearly some 40 farmers
to cultivate his land on shares, and never
had a written contract with one, and never
was cheated. Court sets three times per
year in that county. If Lew Steward was
one half as wicked man as Granny Shu
man tries to make him out, certainly some
of his honest neighbors would succeed in
bringing him to justice.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-20
DISTRICT.

For Congress:
CHARLES DUNHAM, OF Henry County.
For member of the State Board Of Equalization
JAMES f. MALLETT Of Bureau County.
For Representative:
r. NJ. GRENELL, Of Rock Island County.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-20
DEMOCRATIC REFORM TICKET.
FOh FhksIDENT,
SAMUEL J. rrLpEN, OF NewlYork.

FOR PRESIDENT,
SAMUEL J. TrLDEN, OF NewlYork
ron ucE.PREsIDEST,
THOMAS A. HEADRICKs, of Indiana.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS. S.
AT LARGE:
WILLIAM II. CooLnAUen, OF Cook County.
WILLIAM J. ALLEN, OF jackson County.
Br DISTRICTS
ist-THoMAs HoYNE, 10TH. w. DAVIDSON,
Nd IS y. HAYES, 1tth-W. q. EwINe,
Sd -ARNo Voss, 12th-CHAs. A. KEYEs,
4th -THos. b. CoULTER, 13th-C. A. ROBERTS,
bth-W. O. GREEN, 14th-0. b F1oKLIN,
6th-lAs. \. EoKELs, 18Th h. N. BISHOP
7rh-GEo. b. MARTIN, 10TH. j. PHILLIPS,
Sth H w. BULLOCK, 11th-C. A. WALKER,
eth. W. JAMES, 1Sth-J. p. JOHNSON,
10TH. M. CREBs
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-20

Gov. Tilden is in fine health and spirits,
takes his daily horseback exercise. and
maintains an equal mind amid the turmoil
of the presidential campaign. He never
was in better trim to carry out his plans of
reform than now, when We all hope to
transfer his industry and knowledge in that
direction, his executive ability and his
courageous purpose, from Albany to the
greater Geld of Washington. N y San.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-20

Lew. Steward, the farmer candidate for
Governor, has by his own personal indus
try accumulated money 1t isn't boarded
in U. s. bonds to avoid taxes, nor yet in
Harper & Smiths whisky speculations,
but is invested in puolic enterprises that
have and do employ thousands of indus
trious working people.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-20
COUNTY.

For Sheriff WIN. II. LUNDY.
Fer Coroner-F. q. BOkMAN.
For Circuit Clerk-W. II. FAIRCL0UGH.
For states Attorney-P. O'MARA.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-20

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