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The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-09-13
THE FALL TRADE.

The season is sufficiently advanced to
enable business men to contemplate with
some degree of certainty the prospects
for the fall trade; and Judging from the
opinions of leading merchant princes,
aired at length in such papers as the
New York Bulletin, we may safely pre-
dict an increasing activity for some
weeks to come.
The dry goods trade, the condition OF
which is largely an index to that OF
most other wholesale branches, is in
healthier condition than it has been at
any period since the panic. Credits are
sounder, the weak spots have been pref
ty thoroughly weeded out, and if there
is less money making than formerly,
there is compensation in the reflection
that there are also fewer failures. Near
ly all the great staples are doing well,
the merchants interviewed by the Bxlle-
tin say, though market values in such
commodities as sugar and tea are IN po-
sition to admit of improvement. A
gratifying feature is the unusually
large quantity of merchandise that Is
going forward by the coastwise steam
ships to Savannah, Charleston and 9th
er distributing points at the South, de-
monstrahng conclusively the improved
and improving condition of trade in that
section. Confidence there is being re-
stored, and merchants are waking up to
the fact that tempting commercial OPP
portunities are within reach, which
need only TO be sought for i'll order to
be turned to profitable account.
Nor are the signs of increasing trade
with other quarters less encouraging.
What the agents of the great trunk rail
roads have to say as to the increase OF
freight at present, compared with the
business o. previous seasons, is proof
positive that the country is recovering
its commercial energies and again set
ting out on the path of prosperity. The
merchandise that is now being forward
riety andthe movement is to impart fresh
encouragement and hopeful views of the
future to all who are engaged in COM
mercial pursuits. The point of the ex-
IRENE depression, it is now conceded on
all hands, has been successfully turned,
the Bulletin thinks. The bOuntlful
crops of the West and Northwest, with
the ready market for them abroad, have
placed the country merchants in strong
position as purchasers and consumers;
and as stocks of merchandise throughout
the interior are very much reduced, I'M
der the enforced economies which have
been the rule for several past seasons,
the outlook for a satisfactory trade
throughout the autumn is unquestion-
able. The consuming power of the in
dustrial classes is still at minimum,
owing to the unsatisfac tory state of af-
fairs between corporate capital and Ia
Dor in some of the great Middle States,
but the same encouraging influences
which are at work to put new life into
the mercantile interests must necessarily
ere long tell in their favor, also. We
conclude, therefore, that the cheerful
views which the merchants entertain, as
set forth by the reporters, are on the
whole not mora sanguine than, by sur
vey of the whole field, are warranted by
the actual facts
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-09-13
A DECREE OF absolute divorce was gran

A DECREE OF absolute divorce was gran
ted in the County Court Of Milwaukee,
on the 18th inst, of the marriage con-
tract between John l.. Mitchell and his
wife, on the application of Mrs. Mitch
ell. This is understood to indicate a
settlement of the great Milwaukee scan
dial case. A full settlement has taken
place, but the papers in the case, show
ing the terms of the settlement, are not
to be made public.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-09-13

WITH gold at $1.03s, the greenback
dollar is worth 81 cents, and the dis
old State notes, even in time of specie
payments. With our large exports and
the shipments of gold from England,
and the resumption policy of the Treas
ury, the tendency is still downward. 1t
will take but little further decline to
make the greenbacks equivalent to gold.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-09-13

THE ticket nominated by the Repub-
icans at Madison on Tuesday is one Of
the strongest ever presented to the peo-
pie of Wisconsin-strong not only as
regards personal popularity, but in abil-
ity, sterling honesty and all the requis-
ties necessary to administer the affairs
of the State to the best interests of the
people. 1t deserves the support of ev-
cry Republican in the State, at least,
and the Democrats can hardly put up
ticket that will beat it.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-09-13
.anitowoc Mills.
ALL GOODS DELIVERED.
TERMS, CASH.
TRUMAN & MORSE.
First Publication Aug. 0, 1877.]
SUMMONS FOR RELIEF.

STATE OF wISCONsIN-INC CIRCUIT COURT
MANTTOWOC COUNTY.
BERTHA A. JACOBS, Plf.
versus Summons for
HERBERT i. P. JACOBS, Deft relief.
To The dboUe named DEPENDENT
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint in this action, a copy of
which is herewith served upon you, and to serve
a copy of your answer to said complaint, on the
subscriber at his office in the city and county
of Mamtowoc, Wis, within twenty days after
the service hereof upon you exclusive of the day
of such service and if you fail to answer the
said complaint within the time aforesaid, the
plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court
for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Dated at Manitowoc, Wis, this I'd day of
August 1877. J. D. MARKHAM,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
To the above named DEPENDENT
Please 10 take notice that the summons and
complaint in the above entitled action was
duly filed in the office of the Clerk of saidCourt
at the city and county of Manitowoc, Wis, ON
the Sd day of August, 1877.
Dated August 2, 1877. j. d. MARKHAM,
9aug6W Plaintiffs Attorney
Manitowoc, Wis.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-09-13

THE Grand Rapids Times says:
Thursday, while Henry F. McCormic,
of the town of Grand Rapids, was split
ting an oak log, he came across q cavity,
in which he discovered the head of a
frog EMBEDDED in the wood. The frog
appeared quite lively upon his sudden
exposure to the sunlight, and Mr.. Nc
Cormic took especial pains to chip away
the wood between the balance of his
frogship and daylight, when he discov-
cred that the frog had had been partially
swallowed by snake of some two feet
IN length, and, what is more singular,
the snake was petrifed. and that portion
of frog inside the reptile was also petri-
fiedalthough the protruding portion was
lively and vigorous. However mir acu-
lous this may seem, it is vouched f.. by
some of the best men in the county.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-09-13

DEMOCRATIC REEoRM" has had
another illustration, this time in San
Francisco, where two clerks of election
have been arrested for changing election
returns in favor of Democratic csandi-
dates. This is the way Democratic re-
form" victories are not subsequently
won.
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MEN.

Apply to editor of this newspaper for
half membership lat dfscOunD In Ray
lies Great Mercantile College. Keokuk
Iowa, ON the Mississippi. Bookkeeo-
ers. Penmen, Reporters. Operators
and Teachers thoroughly fitted. DO
not fall to address Prof. Miller, Keo-
kuk, Iowa.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-09-13
A RARE CHANCE
TO
PURCHASE CITY PROPERTY
CHEAPT

The following is the description, viz;
Lot 2. Block IVA, Corner of m ain and
Commercial Streets.
T. Ia Lot H. Block I66, adjoining Villas
Barnes corner lot. 2JxIl0 feet.
w l-2 Lot II. Block les, with three-story
Store Building thereOE-lOwer story brick, two
upper stories frame. Store 25x70 feet, lot
25xII0 feet. Fronts on York Street.
Lots l6 and IL, Block A, corner St Clair
and Ninth Streets, with Homestead, Cist-
ern, Wei. Barn, Fruit and Shade Trees.
A very desirable home.
This property is as well located any in the
city, three of the lots being in the business
center. and the two homestead lots being in the
most desirable part of the city tor residence.
The property will be sold without regard to
cost or present value. Purchasers viii please
call address M. MAHONEY.
NAV 17-6ru ManitOwOc. Wis.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-09-13

FORTY THOUSAND SHIRTS, on each OF
which is printed extracts from the Ko-
ran in blue characters, are being manu-
featured in Paris for the Turkish SOL
d1ers. During the heat of the day the
weary warrior can take off his shirt and
sit in the shade and read.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-09-13

THE election in Maine on Tuesday
resulted in the election of Gov. Connor,
Republican, by majority of from 1000
to 5000. The legislature is overwhelm-
ingly Republican. Maine is s'solid.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-09-13

A DISPATCH from the health officer of
Fernandina, Fla, to the health officer of
Savann alb. Ga, acknowledges that the
sickness in that city is yellow fever. All
vessles and trains from that city will be
Quarantined
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-09-13

THE Cincinnati Enquirer is afflicted
with painful impression that the work
ingmen of Ohio are about to make a
mistake and vote the Republican ticket.
It wants them to vote the Democratic
ticket or none at all
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-09-13

A SPECIAL to the Chicago Sunday
Times states that A. G. Botkin and
William Stapleton, recently of the Sen
ti'aet are negotiating for the purchase of
the Milwaukee NeaUs.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-09-13
Cheap Guns for the People.

Double Shot Gups from 81 to $50. Brsseh Load,
ing Shot Guns. from S25 TO $50. Single Shot Guns
ali kinds. Sc to SIS Rifles, Muxzie and Breech
Loading, Single and Repeating 1e and - shootsrs
Revolyers, S, 8 and shooters. 80 to $40.
Goods sent by Express C. o. D., with privilege to
examine. Price list free. Address,
GREAT WESTERN GUH WORKS, PittsburRA
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-09-13

THE Taylor County News is RESPONSE
BILE fer the statement that q petroleum
well has been struck near Medford.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-09-13
TAKEN UP

Came to the premises of the undersigned, re-
siding one-fourth mile south of the Calumet
Read in the town of Cato, one large white hog
The owner is requested to prove property, pay
charges and take the same away
TORGEN THORSON.
September 5, 1871
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rebuke to the New York Sun is highly
commended by all who know him. No
one upon the Supreme bench is more
entitled than he to the highest honor for
purity and probity of character not only
as citizen but as officer, and we are glad
he has seen fit to reply to the utterly
wanton and inexcusable attacks of the
Sun.
The Supreme Court has always divid-
ed upon political questions and the
judges who rendered opinions upon the
bred Scott case before the war, had
their counterparts in the highest Courts
of England as far back as history gives
US full accounts of trials.
SECRETARY EvARTS
has promised to increase our foreign
trade and to restore our commerce to its
former power and proportions. Under
this assertion of his strong influence
Is at work to secure reciprocity with
Canada and to remove all present re-
ssrictons upon trade with that country.
JuNIus.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1877-03-23
Initiating a gritisaer.

In an article ON the divorce of Miss Neil
son. the actress, from her husband, Philip
Lee. the N. Y. World tells this amusing
story of the defendant
Lee arrived here Britisher of the most
ultra type he knew little or nothing Of
America, and was ready to receive impress
sions. He was acquainted with Sothern,
and Sothern was ready to give him impress
sions. AS soon as he arrived, all manner of
stories concerning the customs of the
country were poured into his astonished
ears, and shortly afterward, ,Sothern invited
him to dinner where he should meet ''some
of Americas most distinguished men,
Sothern presided, next to him sat Lee, and
on the other side sat w. j. Florence.
There was present also Dan Bryant, who
was introduced as 8. Mr.. Bryant, the poet;"
Nelse Seymour, who passed for Mr.. Whit
tier, and a number of others, equally nota-
Bile as authors and poets. Mr.. Sothern's
guests, except Lee, were duly informed Of
the designs of thci. host-designs which
were faithfully executed. In the middle of
dinner Florence reached out to take Soth-
ern's salt-cllar. Sothern instantly pulled a
six-shooter and, pointing it at Florence,
ordered him 8. to put that salt-cellar back. !"
Florence, with an oath, drew bowie-knife
aud jumped up. Then the gas went out,
four or five pistol shots were fired, the
party broke up, and Lee was found by the
waiters-under the table unhurt, but ready
to return to England forthwith.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1877-03-23
The Painless Death.

In recent holiday lecture at the Royal
Institution. Prof. Tyndall. speaking Of the
painless death by electricity. remarked
tll.t Franklin was twice struck senseless
by the shock. He afterward sent the dis
charge of two large jars through six robust
men, who fell to the ground and got mp
again without knowing what had happened,
neither hearing nor feeling the discharge ;
and Priestley, too, who made many valu-
able contributions TO electricity, received
the charge of two jars, but did not find it
painful. Prof. Tyndall said this experience
agreed with his own, that in the theater
of .tlle Royal Institution, and in the pres
ence of an audience, be once received the
discharge of q battery of fifteen Leyden
Jars. Unlike Franklin's six mon, he did
not fall, but like them, be felt nothing
he was simply extingnislled for sensible
interval. This may be regarded as an
experimental proof that people killed by
lightning suffer no pain. Now, the meas
ured velocity Of electricity is many thou
sand times greater than the measured
velocity of sensation in the nerves. Hencs
the electrical concnss;on reaches the center
orIiss without any possible announcement
By theeyeor carer sense Of feeling. Thers
isabundant evidence that death BY riff
ball trasersing the brain IL for the sans
reason entirely without consciousness O
pain. 4 rife bali. however, is ) tortois'
compared with the electric fash.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1877-03-23
Rubber Boots.

The gum used is imported directly from
Africa, South America and Central Amer
lea, that from Central America being the
best, while the Africa gum is the poorest.
The raw gum, which is nearly white, is
ground several times between immense
tiuted iron rollers, after which it passes
through the composition room, which pro-
cess is secret, but when it comes out the
gum has the black appearance of common
rubber. The next process is that of pass
ing the rubber between chilled iron cylin-
ders, of many tons weight, which are kept
very hot and very smooth. A part of the
ru ubber intended for uppers, is here spread
upon and fastened to long sheets of cloth.
The heels and taps are stamped out of
sheets of the rubber of the required thick
ness. The rubber cloth is now carried to
the cutters room, where it is cut out and
sent to the boot makers. The boots are
made by men, the shoes or ordinary rub
bers by girls, while the overshoes are made
by either. One man will make twelve or
fourteen pairs Of boots in a day, and get
~ cents pair. An active girl VIII IniIns
from 25 to 80 pairs of rubbers. After the
bootmaker is through they are placed in an
oven, where for II hours they are subject
ed to Temperature of 900 degrees. They
are then ready to box and ship In one
factory about four thousand pairs of boots,
and overshoes are turned out
daily. @~: ~
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Novelties IN Trimmings.

A novelty In trimming, which is likely to
prove very useful to o'dressmakers, is galloon
beaded in two shades of beads, called the
''mordore,'' and "clair de lune." The
"mordore beades sparkle like fire the
"clair de lune' beads have steel-white
effect. The blending of these shades is
most beautiful. A black velvet princess
cut dress can be trimmed with this galloon
combined with Chantilly lace, and loops OF
ribbon in the shades of the beads.
The form of ribbonbow has been slight
" altered. The loops are arranged IN
cockades, or in the form of Maltese cross.
In both cases very narrow ribbon is used.
The cockade is rosette with little fullness
and two or three falling ends. The Mai
tese cross is composed of a number of long
loops crossing each other in various ways /;
the lower ones are the longest, in imitation
of the lower part of the cross. The bow
last described is placed down the front OF
the polonaise, upon the shoulders, ON the
lower part of the sleeves, on the pocket, and
over the flaps of the "habit." The COCK
ado can only be placed alone upon the side
Of fichu, upon the waist, or on tie side OF
pocket.
There are prospects of shirred sleeves
coming into use again. They will be plain
frou, the wrist up to the elbow, then come
some shirrs, and the upper part OF the
leeys will consist of putiins- The prln-
cess dress is still greatly varied III trim-
m,np. and tile greatest addition to it yet
mad. il the extra train. This train is ar
ranged in several ways. One of the pret-
tiest trimmings consists OF II hnnoer %
small flounces, about an inch Deep ana
closely ruched. For instance, black vel
vet dress may be made with a goid-colored
satin train. with nine aounces OF this kino
trimmed with lace, with gold worked H.
The front of the waist opens, showing
Golden. .colored brocart Louis XIV. Vest
trimmed with the same lace, slightly
ruched. The lower part OF the sleeves ai'
of brocart and the upper part ol oiaek vei
vet. trimmed with two pufhngs.
| York Times.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1877-03-23
Colonel Sellers and His wife.

The Washington correspondent of the
Cincinnati Commercial writes of john T.
Raymond and his wife: "Mrs. Raymond
is a Georgian by birth, and Catholic.
She is the daughter of an old artillery
officer, who resigned and went South,
where he distinguished himself, and for
the Lost Cause" gave his life. Fer
brother and two cousins graduated at
West Point, and carried away by the fever
of the hour followed uncle and father, and
were left ON the battlefield. She is most
fascinating and highly cultivated woman,
very handsome on the stage, but much
more charming and elegant in the drawing
room. She possesses, in an eminent de-
gree, that saUosr giUre, graceful languor
and genial courtesy, SO characteristic of
the Southern women. She is a great
favorite in New York society and in
dramatic circles, and devoted to her hus-
band, of whose success she is justly proud.
Raymond himself is jus. as much Sellers
in many of his ways off as on the stage.
He has slight, boyish figure and q youth
full unbearded face is most agreeable
addition to any social circle SO fortunate to
welcome him as guest; is to his wife OF
good husbands the best surrounds her
with every luxury money can buy and
shields hcr from every care against which
lovi NO kindness can guard. =
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1877-03-23
A Conscientious jury.

A jury in Alabama had been empaneled
in the case of ATr. johnson, charged with
killing his wife. The evidence was posi-
tive and conclusive, leaving no doubt of
his conviction. To the amazement Of all,
the jury, after a short absence. returned ?
verdict Guilty Of horse-stealing. The
Judge. astonishcd, asked an explanation,
stating that the indictment was not for
horse stealing, but manslaughter. The
foreman, with his hand upon huge law
book, and with an amusingly dignIied air.
informed the court that lit was not case
Of manslaughter, but wonlanslaughte for
which the Law made no provision; but
being satisfied the man deserved to be
hung they had brought in > verdict OF
horse-stealinG, which, in that county, would
be sure to ssing him.' Daab,.rg Y. g,
Reporter.
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A c.qs Of Hsseii.ary Badness in an Entire
Family.

The Dubuque Telegraph tells the follow
ing: Over in Harrison township, Grant
county, Wisconsin, few miles from
Platteyile, reside family who have been
singularly afflicted, and whose story, SO
far as we have been able to learn, has
never been given to the public. Some
twenty years ago VIM. steinhoff, with
young wife came from Germany and settled
near Platteville. @ si-
4 year or two afterward son was born
to them, but much to their sorrow the
child was perfectly bald. Months passed
away but the boys head remained without
vestige of hair. The parents feared that
their child would continue bald and were
much grieved at the thought. .,
Finally they wrote to friends in Germany,
narrating the singular circumstances. An
answer was returned, stating that several
of the ancestors of one OF the parents had
been afflicted in similar manner, but that
their hair had grown out before they
reached maturity.
This gave the parents some hope that
their child's badness would not be per-
manent. Since then eleven children have
been born to them, ten of whom are still
living. They now have eleven children,
five of whom, three girls and two boys, are
perfectly bald. The Oldest is now a grown
man, and his singular affection is great
annoyance to him.
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Ages Of Prominent Men.

Rutherford B. Hayes win be 55 years old
Oct. a, 1877.
William A. Wheeler is now in his 9th
year.
Samuel j, Tilden 10 in his Gath year.
Thomas A. Hendricks will be So Sept.
II. 1877.
Ulysses S. Grant will be 90 on April q,
1877.
Thomas w. Ferry, ex-President pro
tenn of the American Senate, will be DO ON
June 1st, 1877.
Simon Cameron will be rs on March 9Th,
1877.
Hamilton Fish win be 60 on August Sd,
1877.
william NJ. Evarts is 50 this month, Feb
ruary, 1877. !.
oliver Perry Morton viii be 81 August Z.
1877.
George F. Edmunds was 40 February
IA, 1877.
Frederick r. Frelinghuysen win be &C
August 4, 1877.
Allen O. Thurman win be "a November
1s, 1877.
Thomas +. Bsyard win Be- 70 next octo
har
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The Old Bachelors Latter End.

Let MS glance at the latter scenes. Even
he has his day. When people find that he
will not marry, and that he is getting on
in years, they gradually "drop him." He
ceases to be asked to parties, and naughty
beauties turn mp their noses when he sup
plicates for their favor. He may not lose
caste at the same time that the bloom Of
youth is robbed from him, but when he
begins to enter upon the regions Of the
sere and yellow leaf his fatterers drop
away. lie sees younger rivals upon his
heels, and has to make room for them.
The old ties that rendered life dear to him
snap, one by one, and none form to take
their place. Not being engaged in any
work of usefulness, he has to fly to his
club for companionship, and he has no
difficulty in discovering that the " friends
whom he makes there do not care straw
about him. People feel that he is in some
respects, social failure, and they feel,
further, that it is his own fault. They
laugh at him because he is vain and selfish
and continues to banker after admiration
they hold his little foibles up to ridicule ;
they use him when it suits them, and for
sake him when it suits them. Perhaps
there is no man more hopelessly alone iE
the world than tile gallant bachelor who
has outlived the pleasures Of youth and
turned fifty.