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The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-08-30

The SILVER DoLLAR.-The course of
events renders it probable that the next
Congress will remonetize the silver dol
lar. Should they do so the event will be
welcomed by traders, mechanics and
farmers all over the country it will dis
appoint comparative few. They who
make money out of the present state of
things will doubtless be loud in their
ciamor against change, for their occu-
patton will be gone. There is, however,
no reason why the interests of the mas
ses should be sacrificed to theirs. With
silver coin made legal tender for debts
of every kind, and with the abolition of
the legal tender system, would come a
demand for it SO great that not only
would the old silver dollar when coined
be at par with gold, but for a considera-
BILE period above it. No one engaged
in legitimate trade could suffer. Being
freed from the pernicious and artificial
protection now thrown around it by the
laws, gold coin would quickly find its
proper place in the financial world.
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IMPORTANCE OF sOHIPKA PASS.

At first glance it would seem that
there is no good reason why the Turks
should sacrifice so many lives to regain
Schipka Pass. But when it is remem-
bered that Osman Pasha is on the west
of the Russians with an army that has
no direct communication with the army
of Mehemet Ali on the east, or with Su-
lehman Pasha On the south, there is ev-
cry reason why the Turks should have
Schipka Pass, and that Suleiman Pashas
army should join that of Osman. A
strong force at Tirnova will keep Niche
met Ali in check, while the reinforced
army at Plevna and Selvi turns again on
Osman. IF the Russian force at Schipka
Pass is enabled to hold it against Sulei-
mans army, the Russians are in excel
lent condition to attack either Osman or
Mehemet. With comparatively few
troops they keep at bay one of the best
corps in the Turkish army, thus enab-
ling them to act more confidently against
either the Turkish army on the east or
west
The Russians hold Shipka and Hahn
koi Passes, and possibly the Tvarditza
Pass, as the Turks make no use of it
The engagement at Eski Djuma left the
Russians in better condition than the
Turks, as the latter have assumed the
aggressive. The Turkish movement on
Gfabova, which was to accomplish the
contemplated junction with Suleiman
Pasha and Mehemet Ali, having failed,
it may be assumed that the Russians are
in that section prepared for attack.
The Turks have attempted to unite
their armies for grand attack. The
Russians have prevented this, and have
sustained their lines at every point. The
Russian army is formed in the lines or
iginally chosen, is in Napoleon's favorite
position, between two hostile armies,
ready to strike at either The army Id
the Dobrudsha has reoccupied and for
titled Kustendji, and the armies in Asia
are showing increased activity. While
the Russian army has been weakened at
no point, the Turkish army remains di-
vided, and one grand division is exhaust
ing itself in an effort to secure a juno
lion. The Turkish campaign cannot
make much progress until the three
grand divisions of the army are ready to
act in concert. The whole character of
the coming struggle depends largely ON
the result of the conflict at Schipka
Pass.
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THE TIMES.

To very many what is known as "hard
times" presents an unsolvable problem.
They cannot understand the reasons of
the long continued depression of trade
and industry, the limited circulation of
money an / the scarcity of employment.
They know by individual experience that
they do not live as well and as easily as
they did ten years ago, but they are at
loss to account for the change of circum-
stances. They see all around them stores
open, and people buying and selling,
residences and warehouses are being
built, the products of agriculture are
growing in the fields, men are bartering
and exchanging their various commodi-
ties, railways and steamers are carrying
passengers over land and sea, people
must eat and drink and be clothed, and,
in short, there appears to be nothing
visible on the face of affairs to explain
why we are driven to economy. Itseems
to the sufferers that the operations and
transactions that usually furnish them
with work and pay are going on, and
still they are either idle or their labor
and profit are more or less restricted
And yet the times are not nearly so bad
as they seem to many gloomy minded
people. There is a great deal of exag-
geration in the cry of dull times, it be-
ing confirmed habit with business men
to magnify their losses and belittle their
gains. Discounting this habit of exag-
geration, we see that our vast popula-
ton is better subsisted than in any other
land, and the prevalent talk of depres-
sion, therefore, is not fully justified. AS
to pauperism, much of it is either that
voluntary mendicancy which looks to
subsistence on aims or is caused by
thriftlessness. 1t is true that individuals
are not getting rich as rapidly as they
were, or fancied that they were, in the
brisk, speculative period which preceded
the great panic but as compared with
the times as they existed before the war,
there is really little to complain of. The
trouble is, we were going too fast and
found it necessary to put on the brakes.
After we have become accustomed to the
pace we shall be all the better for it.
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He FIRES GUN.--Old Mr. Blanchard,
who lives out on West Hill, took down
his sons double barrel gun yesterday
morning and went out into the back ward.
Il have not" he said, Stirred off gun
for thlrty-seven years." and then he
pointed the gun at the barn and fired.
1t does not definitely appear from the
evidence, which made the most noise the
hired man, who Immediately emerged
from the barn, carrying himself along
with both hands, or old Mr.. Blanchard.
lying on his back, between the ash barrel
and the fence, trying to hold his law to
its place, or the stranger on the other
side of the fence, with a brick in each
hand, his hat caved In, and black eve
all over his cheek, calling out to know
what bloodhound, blear-eyed, four-Ieg-
ged, turkey trodden, stumbling cock
eyed, clodhopping idiot hit him with
his gun" Mr. Blanchard has since
been heard to remark that he didn't
want to fire q gun for the next thirty
seven years more.
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MILWAUKEE is conYnlsed to

MILWAUKEE is convulsed to tie very,
center with large sized scandal in the
family of Senator John A. Mitchell, son
of Hon. Alexander Mitchell. They have
lived unhappily for long time, until it
was thought best to part, which they ac-
ordingly did, little child about two
years old going to live with his grand
father. Mrs. Mitchell trying to get pos
session of this child is what laid bare
the whole matter to the public. Pro-
ceeding for divorce have been commenced
and terrible state of affairs is being de-
veloped. Mrs. Mitchell charges her
husband with abusive language and
conduct, and with RIGHTEOUSNESS during
their entire married life, and for the
past two years with habitual and scarce
ly concealed criminal intercourse with a
German girl employed as wet nurse.
On the other hand Mr.. Mitchell claims
his wifehas come to be little better than
a common drunkard her disgraceful
inebriation and unblushing inf
deity to her marriage vows to be the
cause of the whole trouble. A state of
affairs is being laid bare, which it was
hardly supposed could exist in any fami-
ly circle, and proves conclusively that
the wealthy and aristocratic sometimes
auffer worse pangs than those of pow
erty.
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THE ELECTION THIS FALL.

The election, the coming Fall, is pure
ly a State election; and, while there
may exist in the minds of different mem
bers of the Republican party difference
of opinion in regard to some measures
of national policy, there can exist no
are State interests of sufficient impor-
lance to make it the duty of every Re-
publican to be active in the coming
campaign. The record of the party in
Wisconsin is such as to commend it
to every good and thoughtful
mind; and the election of this year
is of far greater consequence than it is
in ordinary off-year elections. 1t is one
that has much to do with the
future. If the Republican party would
hope to maintain ascendancy in the Ma
ton, it must stand firm in the State
campaigns. Sensible Republicans will
appreciate this, and will work to prevent
the temporary power of the Democrats
in Wisconsin,; they will recognize the
obligation of all members of the party.
to reconcile and harmonic small differ
ences that may exist in regard to meas
ures, and use all honorable means to
achieve a victory. Every Republican
should feel under obligation to strive
for the success of his party. This obi
cation addresses itself to all who can in
auence the resultant they are outside
of the State as well as inside. It adj
dresses itself to Republicans at Wash
ington and Republicans at home, COM
handing them to aid and not embarrass
the good cause, and not to permit any
personal purposes to interfere with pre-
eminent Importance of holding our
ground in Wisconsin It enjoins the
duty of working together for the COM
mon good. There are national questions
upon which Republicans differ. But it
is not necessary to pass upon them one
way or the other. Some of them are
not vital; some are matters of detail;
some can wait. 1t is not half as i'm
talo W o.OAS u pOlub lOT OT dsS5ttlllSU SODl0
matter in dispute as it is to rnite Re-
publicars for success. If we assert vi
tai Republicanism, that is enough. With
out fighting the battle on national ques-
tions, the great interests of the State
which are especially important, are suf-
fcient to inspire our best efforts.
The course which ought to be pursued
is plain. 1t is that course which shall
not insist on non essentials, and upon
which all Republicans can agree to work
together for success. We have the right
to ask that the Administration shall not
cripple Republicans can agree to work
together for success. We have the right
to ask that the Administration shall not
cripple Republicans in this State. We
have the right to ask all Republicans
here to show corresponding considera-
ton. With such spirit we can fight
successful campaign and win lasting
triumph, securing Republican rule in
Wisconsin for many years to COME
State Journal.
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INTEREST,

There are probably few, however IA
miliar with the subject of the rapid in
crease of capital put at interest, who
would not be startled at the statement
that the cost of the outfit of CHRISTOPHER
Columbus in his first voyage of discov-
cry, put at compound interest at per
cent, would by this time have amounted
to more than the entire money value of
this continent, together with the accum
ulations from the industry of all who
have lived upon it. If any doubt this,
let them reckon the amount, estimating
the entire outfit to have cost only the
small sum of five thousand dollars, and
remembering that money doubles, at six
per cent, in little less than twelve
years-or accurately, in eleven years,
ten months and twenty-one days. Allow
ing it to double every twelve years, this
five thousand dollars at interest at six
per cent. since 1892, it will be found,
would have amounted to SIT, S95, 7CO,-
OOO, 900; which, estimating The popula-
ton of the entire continent of America
North and South) to be eighty-five mil
lions, or seventeen million families (av.
eraging five members each), would give
more than million dollars as the DOS
sessions of every one of these. The in
terest upon million dollars at six per
cent. is sixty thousand dollars, which
would now be the princely annual in
come of each of these seventeen million
families from the accommodations up to
this time upon SO small sum as that
named for the outfit of the discoverer.
In Hildreth's History of the United
States, it is stated that Manhattan Is
land-afterward called New Amsterdam,
now the city of New York-was bought
by the Dutch from the Indians for sixty
gullders, or twenty-four dollars ($24),
and this only about two hundred and
fifty years ago, And yet, if the pur-
chasers could have securely placed that
$24 where it would have added to the
principal annually interest at the rate of
per cent, the accumulation would ex-
coed the present market value of all the
real estate of the city and county of New
York. -E1cha,age .
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-08-30

A Washington dispatch says among
the new civil service schemes which will
be formerly presented to Congress in a
bill Is one which embraces the princi-
pies: First, fair apportionment.. of all
civil offices not otherwise provided for
by the Constitution and laws among the
Congressional districts of the several
States; second, open local and compel
I've examinations to fill vacancies to be
held IN the districts, the quotas of which
are not full; third, careful regulations to
secure the examination of none but
worthy and competent parsons; fourth,
the appointment of a commission to
to supervise regulations governing ap.
pointments to the civil service.
THE Army and Navy Joau7aalpublishes
story asserting that Osman Pasha. the
Turkish General who won the battle of
Plevna, is none other than the celebra.
ted fugitive from French prisons.
Marshal Bazaine. How the secret leak
ed out is unknown, but it is believed in
England. The character of his fightin
at Plevna, a..stubborn, defensive battle ia
curiously like the..first day at Gravellotte,
though the difference of force on the
enemies side led him to happier issue.
A WASHINGTON dispatch says it is now
expected that the vacancy upon the Su-
preme Court Bench will be filed in Oc-
tober. There are nine candidates from
the South. Some of the officials about
the Supreme Court who have observed
the matter closely say that if the candi-
date IS nominated outside of the Judi
clal district in which Judge Davies iiyed.
the Senate would not be likely to con-
firm him.
UNDER two years of administration
the state treasury has waxed full. Which
is why the Peoples Reform party (Which
has done some effective work in denle-
ting the treasury has rev1ved.-Se,ti-
mel.
TAKING the productions of the great
Northwest all together, wheat, corn. oats.
potatoes, hogs, cattle, ETC., and the far
mers will this year receive at least go per
cent. more for their crops than they did
last year. The good time coming is
near at hand.
In the east the indications of an early
1aii trade are apparent in wholesale
business quarters, the stock accumula-
ted exceeding that of previous wears.
Leading jobbers express belief that
prospects are bright for an early brisk
Fall trade.
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REwARDING MERrT.-"And Won are
at school now, are you?" was the ques-
tlon OF countryman to little nephew,
who short time before had commenced
his education. 'And do you like the
school, man q"
Yes, whispered the boy.
That right; you'll be brave scholar
LII warrant. How far are you in your
class, my little student l''
Next to the head"
Next to the head, say you'll Come,
now, you deserve something for that. ="
said his friend, thrusting dollar into
the hand of the delightful urchin, ssand
how many are in your class ?"
81 and little girl
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A NEWLY invented diving apparatus
was exhibited last week. It is made en-
| tirely of metal, with universal Joints,
and covers the entire body. 1t is con-
structed with view to resist the great
pressure of the water in diving. The
experiment was the first one made in
public and proved q success. The d.
yer, Barney McGordon, was under forty
eight feet of water for about one hour
and experienced no trouble whatever,
except that the suit leaked little at
the joints. The air tubes worked adj
mirably, SO that the diver was able to
walk about in the water, lie down
or place himself in any natural position.
A telephone was connected with the
apparatus and the diver talked freely
with the persons on the tug, and heard
what was said to him.
A CASE of sleep of the Rip Van Wink
lie order is reported to us on good au-
thority this afternoon, as occurring on
Jackson street in lower town. The
slumberer is a woman named Henrietta
Pheian, and it is said that she dozed off
last Monday, exhibiting no signs of
wakefulness until Thursday noon.
Since that time she has recovered her
sight and is restless, but speaks but lit
tie, barely eating enough to sustain
life. Some have an idea that the woman
took poison, as during the sleep her
body changed to various colors and
shades, black, blue, red and white pre-
dominating.-Foaad du Lac Common
aOealth.
On Saturday last gold opened and clos
ed at 104, and at one time during the
day was as low as 1O3 7-8 Thus, while
we are reading long articles in the ex-
changes proving conclusively that re-
sumption cannot be reached by the date
now fixed, we are moving towards it at
rate that will land us considerably in
advance of the schedule time, so to
speak. The fact is that the immense
crop just harvested is more efficient
factor in this business than all of the
editorials and most of the legislation
that we have had from the beginning
Sentinel.
THE Chicago Times has a review of
the fall trade, which shows that business
in nearly every line in Chicago is more
active than at any time since the panic.
There is an unprecedented rush in the
chief staples, and general revival of
trade in the Northwest is apparently
near at hand.
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SENATOR MoRToN.-There is much
anxiety throughout the country in re-
gard to tie condition of Senator Morton,
of Indiana. While he has been bitter
~ opposed as politician, all admit his
greas ability, and would deeply lament
his death, at time when the country
needs the services CT its ablest and most
experienced statesman, like in the pres
emit. His case at last accounts, was
more hopeful, but it is no doubt criti-
cal. 1t is sal l the Senator belongs to
. paralytic flmily; his father and uncle
died of paralysis; an aunt is lying Ii
with it now, and brother has been
more or less affected.
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CAPT. EADs, engineer of the Missls-
slppi letty scheme, has prepared plans
for bridging the Bosphorus, thus con-
Meeting Pera with the Asiatic shore.
The bridge is to be 5000 feet long, en-
ureiy of iron, granite piers, with road
way 12o feet above the water surface.
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First Publication June Z. 18TH
Sheriff's Sale on Execution.
COURT.

STATE OF WISCONSIN-CIRCUIT COURT.
MANITOWOC COUNTY.
CAROLINE w. WILKE,
Plaintiff,
Against
G OTTFREID WILKE,
Defendant.
BY virtue of an execution issued out of the
Circuit Court for ManitowOc County, in the
above entitled action, and to me directed and
delivered, have levied on all the right, title
and interest which the defendant, Gottfreid
Wiike. had in and to the southeast quarter of
the southwest quarter and the southwest quar-
ter of the northeast quarter of section No. two
C9 in township No. seventeen 40 range No.
twenty-one CID east, situated in the County of
MantOwoc and State of Wisconsin, on the 18th
day of March, 1874, or has since acquired there
to. which right, title and interest shall expose
for sale and sell at public auction the highest
bidder, at the Sheriff Office in the Court House
in the city of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, on SatuT-
day the 21st day of July. A. d. 1877 at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon of that day.
Dated Sheriffs Office, Mauitowoc, Wis, June
9TH. 1877. p. MULHOLLAND,
j. ID. MARKHAM, Sheriff or Man Co.
Plaintiffs Attorney Tjune 1t
SHERIFFS OFFICE,
MANITOwoC, WIS.,, July q, 1877.
The above sale is adjourned until July 28th,
1877, at the same hour and place.
P. MULHOLLAND,
Sheriff of Manitowoc County.
SHERIFFS OFFICE,
MAITOwOC, WIS, July %, 1877.
The above sale is adjourned until September
3, 1877, at the same hour and place.
p. MULHOLLAND,
Sheriff of Manitowoc County.
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The latest advices from the seat of
war in the East are to the effect that a
terrible battle has been fought at Schipa
Pass in which both sides claim to have
gained victory.
TIE stove foundry of Brand & Co,
on the West Side, Milwaukee, was dam
aged By fire On FRIDAY, to the extent of
$4,000.
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Cheap Guns for the People.

Double Shot Guns, from g. 10 $50. srsseh Lead
ing Shot Guns ffou teb 60 $3.50. sipgis Ehos auas.
all kinds. 81 TO t2a. Rises. Maasis sad nrssth
Loading Single and Repeating, z. IL ssd ~ sheetsrs
RevoIvers. &. g and shooters, ~ SO TO tao.
Goods sent by E.Pre.s q ., d. With psivii,~s -
examine. Price iIss nee Address.
GREAT WESTERN GUN WORKS, PissshrfsA
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REPUBLICAN, STATE CONVENTION.

MADISON, Wis July 81, 1877
A State Convention representing the Republican
Party of Wisconsin, is hereby called to meet at the
Capitol, in Madison, at IL O'Clock NJ, on
Tuesday, September H, 1877,
for the purpose OF placing in nomination candidates
for election for State officers be supported by the
party at the next general election and transact
such other business may be deemed appropriate.
Each Senate and Assembly District will be entitled
to two delegates in the Convention.
E. W. KEYES, Chairman.
J.T. MOAK, Secretary.
FRANK LELAND,
ROBERT II. BAKER,
FRANCIS CAMBELL,
j. MILLER,
HENRY C. PAYNE,
SIS BARNEY,
&c. McFETRIDGE.
GEORGE MARsE,
JAMES III. FOSTER,
HoBE s. SAcKETT,
GILBERT E. PORTER,
C. B. SoLBERG,
A. L. Pound,
o. A. ELLIS.
Republican State Central Committee.
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