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, 1877-08-05

The re-opentng OF McVtcker's Theatre, which
occurs tomorrow evening, should mark an
epoch in the dramatic history Of Chicago. We
ao not recall any other theatre In the country
which can boast OF 4 twenty-years' career under
tue same management. McVickers Theatre
Las STARED all the prosperity and all the re-
verses Of Chitpgo. It was built originally Just
IN time to encounter the trials of the panic OF
lS5s, and langufshed and struggled for some
years after during the prevailing depression.
Then the excitement Of war times lifted it out
Of the darkness, as it did many other institu-
lions, and PLACED its owner so well ahead that
&c vas able to tear down the old and buad a
new and more elegant structure. The new
theatre had hardly been completed till the tire
OF ISL swept it away; but McVickcr's Theatre
rent NJ again in better shape than ever, like
the city with which ii was identified. Then
came the panic OF 1878, which tho theatres aud
all amusements have felt more severely during
LIE last year or NO than they did III the time
Immediately succeeding the crash; hut the same
theatre aud same management have held the
even tenor OF their way. During all this
time McVicker's Theatre has been what Is
called ''starn theatre, which is every
*htse symbol Of proyincialism, because
II recognizes 4 dependence upon central
attractions furnished by single actors who have
eafne some distinction elsewhere. But the,
departure from this system is now definitely
announced, and henccforth McVieker's Theatre
VIII be managed mainly with view to giving
ehtaEo carcfully-preDa-ed and well-rounded
performances as whole, producing new plays
aad Selecting actors with reference to the com
ple'eness OF the performance rather than the
tho1sluual attraction Or novelty Of 4 single
= aetoF. Philadelphia has been etnaucipated from,
tae prosinialsm Of the "star u system within
q rear OF two by the Chestnut Street Theatre.
an c0ort Is to be made at the Boston Museum
&a1s year 10 Teturo to the permaneucy OF good
slork performances. It the Chicago public de-
h@e TO hare steady dramatic entertainments Of
Sterling character, and to give them the promi-
nence aud attract!reness they ought to have as
aa element OF me1ropolitanls1l, the new de-
pafture At a1cEichcr's will he received with
nearty appreciation and generous patronage.
IL may take ti,nc to achieve the same degree
Q. excellence as that attained bv one theatre in
Ne" 1ork, and one or two in London OF Paris,
oul 1t Is only by coercing recognition OF Chi
eso as 4 profitable dramatic centre that the
eane enterprise on the part OF managers and
as large m allotment OF good actors can he
secured. AcEickcr's rcopens tomorrow night
VITA sARDou's comedy Of ''SeEaphine,' which
Will tacn be produced for the first time in
America, ard by q company which certainly
s1'es inc promise Of an admirable performance.
, 1877-08-05
ILLINOIS STkTE-TREASURY.
Special Dispolcl, to Ine Tribune.

Total. $3;6, TO 10
There was also paid forNnterest on the State
debt aud loval re.lstered bonds, for which war
rants nave nut yet been issued, the sum OF
S;5y,, ,SSa.77, making the total disbursements
during the month OF July SS56, ,05001.
, 1877-08-05

The power Of tie press is we'll illustrated III
New York Several members OF the National
Guard were discharged by their employers for
absenting themselves from work while engaged
in suppressing the riot Naturally this action
created disturbance, aud. the Htorld having
taken it up. the merchants are inviting their
discharged wo1kuen back and trying to hush
the matter up. This may serve as hint to the
Chicago firms who bounced a pair Of First
Regiment boys:
, 1877-08-05

Pittsburg should be punished in some man.
ncr, and held up to the ezecration Of society for
the cowardly manner in which her citizens be-
haved during the recent riots. Happy thought
Whenever an outside paper spells the name Of
the city without the final 'sh' tho people Of the
Smoky CITY feel much humiIiatcd and very mad.
Let all papers on the side of 1aw and order,
therefore, leave out not only the final "h," but
one of the ITS" and damn the Cowardly City
to everlasting tame as Pitshur1.
, 1877-08-05

The Eoznische Zeitung Of July IS pleasantly
observes in its financial intelligence "In st.
Louis ist cine fnaucielle krisis ausgebrochen.
Drei Sparcassen werdcn geschlossen.' This is
what will make the honest aud frugal German
who intends emigrating to America resolve not
to 20 to St. Louis, where the geschlossen Of
Sparcassenis is 4 matterof daily occurrence, and a
financiellc krisis is ausgeorochcn out all the
time, but rathcr to Chicago, where the banks
stand firm aud the lager isu't all froth
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-19
Common Sense i'm Tree Pruning.

There appears to be, here and there, a return
to common sense ideas about pruning fruit trees.
We have had all sorts of theories, and much
time has been spent in arguing the question of
Summer, or Spring, or Winter pruning. Now,
broadly speaking, q tree should not be pruned at
all. That is to say, it should be allowed to grow
naturally. The careful pomologist will see
when tree is sending out young branches
which, in progress of time, are likely to inter
fere with each other these are to be taken out
90 early that the term pruning, in its ordinary
sense, does not apply to the operation. Some
folks tear out the middle limbs to let the in,
some cut the roots to promote bearing and the
early ripening of the fruit. Nor is it to be de-
MED that the object is gained in both cases. But
that is not the whole question The purpose is,
ought to be, to grow tree in its greatest per-
fecti0n and to last for its natural life Of course
there is such a thing as aiding nature; it is, in
fact, about all there is in horticulture nedi-
cine but giving good conditions does not by any
means imply amputation either of tree or man.
1t will probably be found, in the long run, that
extra forcing and heroic cutting are alike objec-
tionable Had we time and taste, the rubbing
of of the bud of the likely to he uncouth limb
would suffice for all trimming. Old trees, like
old folks do not readily form new graces, and
are sure to be hurt, when even bad but accus-
toned habits are rudely hew nsway.-Proridence
Journal.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-19

The sorid has mi,judged, mistrnstei nalieDsi you,
And should make haste tn take everything back;
Let the sweet bondage Of brother hosd bind you-
Hash of fraternity-white red and black.
What II your senses than others are dulleri
What II some people more skilled are than you
What if your hide Is trife off colori
Still you 70 our kinsmep. clean, honest, and true
You fight for Quietsess not for Sauguinity. ~
Scaping is only part Of the game.
Black Hills f-you couldn't endure the proximity,
Unless the pale face would pay for the same.
You would rejoice to fire. water banished,
Suter remove his magnificent store.
Into whose till your annuifies vanished sfs
Mosey-and leave you-as nude as Of yore.
To say you re licentious is naught but Islander
Your husbands called most indulgent of men ;
And figures record, with their usual candor,
''Sioux-born in wedloek. nine children in ten
You are fearless Your fortitude stands article
Famed through the Earth. Eos appear not % feed
Though you, perhaps, may have blistered your heel
Doubtless You have mixed some poker with piety-
Cases exceptional evil and rare
Doubtless, cursed by the white man society,
Cleanliness ruled-as q rule-everys here.
Often her pappoose the mother behind doth come,
Furtively casting glance at its head;
Then hopping forward she useth her fine tooth comb
Showing that even the squaw is well-bred.
Neat and industrious lfsase and fhtbead, -
, IthouEAt ySaa hithy md lazy a coon Ia O.
But repenf it-thus-And. under that hesd Z =
Confess that the world Is insane as a loon.
Noble red Martyrs from Kansas to Oregon,
g. Graces that charm and traits that allure;
OF tender feeling and virtue the paragon
Few re pure, m sure, you re.
". 4. Crcgut
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-19
Deaf Man Talks Politics,

One of the oldest and most dlsreputable citi-
zens of San Antonio, Texas, forgot, as was his
cnstom, to pay for "the smile" be bad just taken.
The old gentlemen was little deaf, too The
barkeeper mildly intimated that if he had an ex-
ira quarter about him, it would not be refused
with scOrn in part payment.
"Another extra out, is therep he remarked,
moving toward the door.
"When are You going to pay that fifteen cents,
hey" said the barkeeper in a tone of voice, NOV
ing gently toward him.
. The old gentleman nodded and hallowed back,
ayes, Hayes is in. Eight of the fifteen went for
him." sE O.
The barkeeper sidled up towards him, to get q
square kick, observing rather exctedly, ''Yon are
acting damn badly -'.s.s ~ s.lt'Etf .-fa#
damn Bradley, that's just what say and be
slid out just as the foot went up in the air, and
was visible for q moment over the top of the
swinging doors, while the aforesaid old customer
continued on down the street, with smile on
his face as if the angels were whispering to him
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ffs tif fsfffsf

Te ahe Wsrking CIaas.-we are prepared to
furnish al classes with constant employment st home
the whole Of the time for their spsre moments Bust
sily from 50 cents to IS per evening and proper
ona by devoting their whole time the bv.nesa
Boys and girls nearly much That all who
this notice may send their address and tst the bas
make this unparalleled oer To such are not
he q writing Fun particulars sanples worth several
dollars to commence work and copy Of Hone sd
tions al sent free BY mail ReaAsr II yss want parma
nsnt profitable work. address. GEoRGR SnxsoS 4 Co,
Pertlsnd Maine. octls
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VECETINE.

vEGErISE thoroughly eradicates every kind Of humor
and the entire system to healthy condition.
srIS nsst"r ~ the Metbod,t Epi,eous Cburcb HyS
Park and at present settled in Lowell must convince
every reads this letter Of the wonderful curative
qualities Of Vegetne thorough cleanser and purid
Of the blood:
HYDE PARK. Mass, Feb. Is, 1876.
through the depicting effects Of dyspepsia. nearly year
later attacked by typhoid fever in Its worst form
it settled in back and took the form of large deep
seated abscess which fifteen months in gathering
had two surgical operations by the best skill in the
State but received permanent cure. suffered great
pain at times and constantly weakened by profuse
discharge also lost small pieces of bone At different
times. - -
when friend commended me to 60 to your Office ana
talk with you of the virtue Of Vegetne did and By
your kindness passed through your mandatory notn
the Ingredients by which remedy Is produced
By what saw and heard gained some confidence il
Vesetne.
oommenced taking it after but felt worse from
fitting me in other respects Yet did the results
desired till had taken it faithfully for little NOR
and for nine months have enjoyed the best Of health
have in that time gained twenty-five pounds OF hesh
er more able to perform labor than now
During the past few weeks had scrofalous swelling
large my ast gather another part Of my BODY
took yegetine faithfully, and t removed t level with
the surface month think shoald have been cured
Of my main trouble il had taken larger doses
your patrons troubled with scrofula kidney dis.
that takes time to chronic dseas
and il they will patiently take vsgetine il will in ny
With great obligations, am,
Yours very truly w.xcr,r,n
Pastor Of the N. Z. Church.
Prepared by B. R STEVENS, Boston, Mass.
vegetine is Sold by All Druggists.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-19

On the subject of freezing out grassheppers .
dsiiia: HTwo years ago, Messrs. Flanders,
T Wadswortb, and others, Matched out hOppers
bere in their offices by the stoves, and when
tbey were about one-fourth OF an inch long, put
them ont ON the sidewalk and subjected them to
fifteen and eighteen degrees below zero mnen
taken In, next day, they were as good ~ new
and triae hungrier."
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-19

WHEN the head of the family comes home at a
the top of the piano, aud while gently tinkling
the keys with his major toe murmurs something
about the annoyance of squeaking bed, it is en-
tirely safe to draw cOuclusiOns.-W Orcester Press
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-19

The Danbury public will be gratifed to learn
that the man who offers ouly one finger when
shaking hands slipped down in front of the post:
office Sunday morning, and seriously injured
Unsatisfactory Necs.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-19

A PRINTER, being asked to give his opinion OF
salvation as expounded by Mr.. Moody, astonish-
ed his interlocutor by the reply that when q
man became converted be was marked 'saive'
and placed on heavens standing galley" for fu-
ture use but when man died without know
ing God, he was ''pied," thrown into the she'll
box" by the devil" and melted over.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-19

NAPOLEON the First was perfectly satisfied il
he had raw onions and crusts to eat but q Sec
ond lieutenant in the United States army in these
days wants four kinds of soup and perpetual
peace.-Detroif Free Press.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-19

MAMMA-"What is the baby crying about,
MaggieT MagSe-"I don't know, mamma"
Mamma-"And what are you looking SO indig-
nant about:" Maggie-"Tbat nasty dogs been
and took and eat my sponge cake" Mamma
"Why, saw you eating sponge cake just min
ute ago" Maggie-"O, that was baby's"
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DR., c, MclANE'S
PILLS.

These Pills are not recommended as
remedy for call the ills that flesh is
beir to" but in affections of the Liver,
andin all Bilious Complaints, Dyspepsia
and Sick Headache, or diseases of that
character, they stand without rival.
AGUE AND FEVER.
No better cathartic can be used pre-
paratory to, or after taking Quinine.
As a simple purgative they are I'M
equaled.
BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.
The genuine are never sugar coated.
Each box has red wax seal on the
lid, with the impression Dr.. M'LANEs
LIVER PILLS. .........
Each wrapper bears the signatures of
C.. MCLANE and FLEMING Bros.
Sold by all respectable druggists and
country storekeepers generally.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-19

Now turn yonr carpets the other side up. Not
that it makes any particular difference, but the
women folks have got to have a little fun.-Fal
ton Times.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-19

SE'ENTEEN mules ha' been shippit fra Ken
tucky to Glasgow, whaur they will work in
drays. Just imagine q sober, stern-visaged Scot,
a descendant of the original Covenanters, get
ting all the predestinatiOn, regeneration, sancti-
catoD, election, total depravity, and grace lift
ed out Of him higher than kite the first time
he tries to make a Kentucky mule 60 where he
doesn't want to. There will be awful, sinful,
heaven daring times light upon Glasgow when
these uncanny mules begin to leuch the little
dingleh down the lupe.-Barlington Hapkeye.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-19

CONFESSIONS often put in queer things "to fill
out a column" Hero is the latest: "Does not
young mothers heart leap 4th with joy when she
beholds her darling babes 1st 2th.n
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-19

MEMS collars are going to be worn low thi,
season, and laundresses will no longer have any
difficulty in deciding into which end of shirt t.
put the STRAIGHTFORWARD Bulletin
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-19

BIBLICAL scholars will be pleased to learn tina
the Vanderbilt heirs have unanimously resolves
to stand b. the old Observation-Disclosures Trass
cript
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-19

WE know of a certain young man who is very
clever, nice, good dispositioned, thick headed
sort of a fellow, but who is the butt of all the
in the neighborhood. The most brilliant thing
he ever said, was when some of the fair teasers
questioned him one day, with regard to his pow
er of memory. show far back in your lifetime
can you remember, Frank 2" 80, l can remem-
Der the day l was born" was the reply. ''The
day you was bOrn!" exclaimed one of the ladies'
of the party. "Why, Frank, what can you re-
member on that dayi" 30, 1 remember very
distinctly, that on the day was born, l sat on
little stool in the corner of the fireplace, and
cried for fear was o girl.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-19

''Go ont, young man; she's not here!" said .
Pennsylvania preacher last Sunday, in the midst
Of his sermon, to youth whom he saw standing
hestatingly in the doorway.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-19

Now begin to plant croquet hoops, sew John
ny's summer trousers, and set out your grand
mother on the south porch.
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SIX year old: Mamma, what are twins mad
forf Precocious older brother, quickly: IS
that cannibals may eat philopenas." -
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Joseph went to wOrkibus fOrthwithibus!

An ALABAMA JURY's ASTONISHING VERDICT
A jury in Alabama had been impaneled in the
case of Mr.. johnson, charged with killing his
wife. The evidence was positive and conclusive,
leaving no doubt of his speedy conviction. To
the amazement of all, the jury, after short alb
sence, returned a verdict: Guilty of horse steal
ing" The Judge, astonished, asked an explana-
ton, stating that the indictment was not for
horse stealing, but manslsughter.- The foreman,
with his hand upon a huge law book, and with
an amusingly dignfed air, informed the court
that "it was not a case of manslaughter, but wO-
manslaughter, for which the law made no pro-
vision; but being satisfied the man deserved to
be hanged, they had brought in verdict of
horse stealing, which, in that County, would be
snre to swing him."-Danbury Reporter.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-19

HOPE, for season, blow her nose and booted
And freedom shrieked As Mary Walker scooted.
-GrapAic.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-19

THAT'S THE INTENTIoN."-Mke had never
been inside o Roman Catholic church, though Of
ten urged by Pat to "try it," At length cariosi-
ty overcame Mikes scruples, aud he accompanied
his friend to high mass at the cathedral. The
gorgeous robes of the priests, the burning in
cense, the altar decorations, Latin prayers, ETC.,
ETC., filled Michael with smazement. He sat in
perfect silence for some time, he was 80 COM
pletely dumbfounded. Atlength he turned to his
friend, who was seriously engaged in his devo-
tions, and whispered, "Pat, this beats the ould
dwell" "That's the intintion," says Pat, and
went on crossing himself as devoutly as before.
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SAFE and SURE.

Mr.. II. R. STEVENS:
In 1872 your Vegetine was recommended to me. and
Welding Of friend consented TO try
it. At the time was suffering from general debility and
nervous prostraons superndnced By overwork and ir
regular habts- Its wonderful strengthening and
tive properties seemed TO affect my debitated syste
from the first Dose and under its persistent use rapid
recovered gaining than usual health and good feel
ing Since then have hesitatsd to give vesetine
most unqualified Endorsement being SAFE sure and
wasted system to life and energy yesetins il the
only medicine and rs long As live never expect
to lind . better. Yours truly
WI. CLARK,
100 Monterey Street, Allegheny, Pa
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SYMPTOMS OF WORMS.

SYMPTOMS OF WORMS.
THE countenanoe is pale and leaden-
colored, with occasional fushes, or
a circumscribed spot on one or both
cheeks; the eyes become dull; the pupils
dilate; an azure semicircle runs along
the lower eye-lid the nose is irritated,
swells, and sometimes bleeds; SWELL
ing of the upper lip; occasional head
ache, with humming or throbbing of
the ears; an unusual secretion of saliva;
Shiny or furred tongue; breath very
foul, particularly in the morning; ap-
petite variable, sometimes voracious,
witha gnawing sensation ofthe stomach,
at Others, entirely gone fleeting pains
in the stomach occasional nausea and
vomiting violent pains throughout the
abdomen; bowels irregular, at times
costive stools Shiny; not unfrequently
tinged with blood belly swollen and
hard urine turbid; respiration occa-
sionally difficult, and accompanied by
hiccough; cough sometimes dry and
convulsive; uneasy and disturbed sleep,
with grinding of the teeth; temper
variable, but generally irritable, &c,
Whenever the above symptoms
are found to exist,
DR.. C. McLANE'S vERMIFUGE
Will certainly effect cure.
IT DOES NOT CONTAIN MERCURY
in any form; it is an innocent prepa-
ration, not capable Of doing tile slightest
injury to the most tender infant.
The genuine DIR. McLANE's VERMI-
FucE bears the signatures ofC. McLANE
and FLEMING Bros. on the wrapper.
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Prepared by 4. R STEVENS, Boston, Mass
vegetine is Sold by All Druggists.

ANN Can't be made by every agent every month in
Vuuu the business furnish. but those willing to
,ASs6 work easily dozen dollars day right
SVVV in their own localities. Have room to ex
plain here Business pleasant and honorable Women,
and boys and giris do well men. We will furnish
anything else We will bear expense Of starting you.
Particulars free Write and Farmers and mechan-
lea their an daughfer and an Glasses in need
paying work at home shoald write to and learn all
about the work at Now is the time Don't delay.
Address TRUE Co., Augusta, Maine 19oct
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Che fun pfT the Thirg.
~ M.Rr-S r.EQ-H.s r.rr.R.

TO SITTING BULL, sHACKNASTY JAMES
AND OTHERS.
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DIR. BUTTS DISPENSARY.

>A1 -. MONT1g-Agsu6 vasseA SkSfy.
Vvh1 vWhsre. Bssinsss ksaoeah1o and Arst
0kiJveia,1 R R5,sf,i,ss t ssrs ~ nSssss
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-03-01

VEGETABLE Pulmonary Balsam, the great New
England cure for coughs, colds and consump-
ton. Cutler Bros. q Co.'s, Boston, only genuine.
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An African EnOch Arden.

Last evening as Mr.. James Coffee, an
unemployed colored waiter, was seated
in the bosom of his family, RECALLING him
self with his favorite dish of fried foun-
ders and hard boiled egg, a sudden rap
was heard at the outer door. Request
ing Mrs. Coffee, his buxom helpmate, to
attend the summons, the door was no
sooner opened than grand snufling en-
sued, and the smacking of an enormous
pair of lips was heard. "Dinah, don't
you know me?" exclaimed the new
conner, again indulging in osculatory re-
freshment. eco long, you sassy Mig
ger!' screamed Mrs Coffee. whats
all dis ?" cried Mr.. Coffee, dropping bit
of founder and springing to his feet.
"Don't you know yah own husband ?"
cried the stranger. "What, Jim John
SOM" "Dat is me p "Whar's yer
stificate 2" inquired the astonished host.
ooh, I lost dat in the sea-" EDO you
recognize him for your fuss husband,
Dinah ?" inquired Mr.. Coffee. "Never
seed his ugly jaws fore in my life p re-
piled Mrs. Coffee. And thereupon old
Coffee event for him, +" and in another
minute the stranger was footing it up
Railroad avenue in manner that filled
all the cats and dogs for blocks around
with amazement. Mrs. Coffee lost her
first partner at sea, but she says her
present sole man. is all her fancy
painted him. -Nea0ark CIV. ~ Register.