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The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1878-03-28
"RAD1x, in one of his recent New York

"RADIx, Tin one of his recent New York
letters, makes good point apropos of lifeingu-
rance Investigations and troubles generally, by
calling attention to the fallacy of judging of the
reliability of companies according to their bulk
Many such institutions seek to dazzle the pub
lie eye by printing their large gross assets in the
heaviest type, and by laying great stress upon
the nominal millions under their control to win
confidence and prevent any close analysis of
the whole statement He points cut the plain,
but often forgotten fact that, even conceding
the equally good quality of tine assets Of
two companies, II is not necessarily the one
with the most millions which is safest for the
policy holder, but the one whose net surplus
bears the largest ratio to its whole property
judged by this sound and searching principle
=" Rsdixh finds the Ena Life Insurance Com
pany, of Hartford, to be ons o. the strongest,
If not the very strongest, institution of the
kind IN the country. With little over twenty
four millions of assets, it has about four and q
quarter millions OF clear surplus. The special
commission appointed by the Legislature of
Connecticut q yesr ago, to investigate all the
Insurance companies of that State, say of the
Eta that it is mot only solvent, but financial
ly sound s-ld nOder the management of officers
and directors of large experience, sound judg-
ment, and unblemished character, and entitled
to &c entire confidence Of policy holders and
the public" Taking the above facts and this
official Endorsement together, it Ia evident that
thus writer's estimate OF the EtnA is one that
can Be everywhere safely indorsed.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1878-03-28
WeIlSs Threat.

J. Madison Wells, of the indicted
Louisiana Returning Board, in recent
conversation, holding up printed copy
of his letter in the New York Times,
said:
"The charm of that letter for me is
that every word it contains is true. I
think l will not have lawyer, but when
my case is called will appear and tell
the Judge and Ogden that they are a
pair of contemplate villains, and tell
the jury that they are set of perjured
scoundrels, and defy them to do their
worst. I published that letter 80 that
my children, in years to come, when
they read the abuse heaped upon me by
this gang, can also read my opinion of
the miserable devils who have been
abusing me-
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1878-03-28

Debility, whether it be inherent, or caused
by overtaxed strength, or protracted illness,
has a most depressing influence upon the mind,
breeding an abject melancholy nearly akin to
despair, and enforcing the abandonment of
cherished projects and high hopes. Happily,
the enfeebled system, even in extreme cases, is
susceptible of IMMIGRATION. 1t is proved by in
controvertible evidence that Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters is an unfailing strengthened
Of the weak. and that, in addition to vitalizing
the physical organization, it establishes regu-
larity among those organs upon whose efficient
discharge of the duties imposed upon them by
nature continued vigor and health depend.
Thousands of instances might be cited to, show
the regenerating influence of this health-giving
agent in cases of debility, liver disease, dys
pepsia, nervous ailments, constipation, inter-
mittent fever, urinary and uterine troubles,
govt and rheumatism, and other maladies-
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1878-03-28
The Popular Loan.

in answer to a House resolution of in
qulry as to the arrangements made for
the subscription of the popular loan,
Secretary Sherman has written letter of
reply, IN which he says all bonds sold
have been disposed of at par, and, to
promote the convenience of subscribers,
the department has made arrangements
with the National Bank of Commerce of
New York, a public depository, where
by currency drafts can be received from
subscribers and collected and converted
into coin for them at current rates on the
day of the transaction, and such collec-
tions and conversions have been made to
the extent of about $50, 900, represent
ing thirty-five subscriptions.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1878-03-28
Decline of New York,s Commerce..

New York city had 900, 900 hotel
guests in 1866. Since that time there has
been a general decrease. In 1876 she
had only 100000, and in 1877 only 81, :
600. The Chamber of Commerce
committee report that New York
is the most expensive of cities in which
to do business, in consequence of bad
city government, enormous taxation.
miserably paved and dirty streets, in
sufficient and expensive terminal facili-
ties, and oppressive railroad discrimina-
tions. The iobbing trade is decreasing
and there is 1dinous competition in
bulky articles. --.. ..ra
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1878-03-28
Novel Use of Paper.

Chimney pots are made of paper in
Breslau. Before the paper pulp is
nodded and compressed into the re-
quired shape, il is treated with boracic.
acid or tungstate of soda to render it
non-infiammable. In this condition it
is not only suitable for fiues. out for
roofing and non-conducting covering of
steam-pipes. Paper made from the
California cactus has been converted in
to clothing which can also be rendered
ncomhustible. AS the cactus grows
abundantly in many of our Western
States and Territories on arid soil where
nothing else can be cultivated, it is pro-
posed to use it on large scale for the
manufacture OF paper, and to use the
product for car-wheeis, boats, roofing,
pals, and many other purposes.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1878-03-28
TEE LITTLE FOLKS.
Magic Music.

Mamma, mamma, we've had enough
OF Button, Button and Blind-mans Buff
All! please viii you put your work away,
And tell of something new to play 2"
'' Well; all go out Of the room" she cried,
and when my handkerchief I shall hide,
You must by magical music trace
Your way to its secret hiding place.
90 Thus. when the piano soft and low
/ touch, you're far from the spot you know,
But when shall strike it loud and clear,
Then look you wenl-you are somewhere near
Silence reigns; then melody sweet
Blends with the patter of dancing feet.
And mann. a laughed, she softly played,
To see the havoc her children made.
Behind the ottoman, sofa, stand,
In every Granny there goes hand;
Under the papers, mats and books,
On all the brackets, in all the hooks,
TIL, happening in the corner, where
Papa sits in his easy-chair,
The music falls with sudden crash,
And at him the wild young vandals dash.
They sack his pockets they roll him about,
They turn his dressing gown inside out,
And, when they have searched him through and
through,
lis found, tits found, in the toe of his shoe.
Julia ". Dana, IN Companion.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1878-03-28
:. KNow1EDeE is power" and we pub

lish this to inform you that if you wish a sure
and certain remedy for Heart Disease, Nervous
ness, Sleepless Nights and General Debility,
caused by an over exertion of the system, at
tended with sluggish action OF the Heart, we
convey to you the knowledge that you can ex-
ert the Poaoer to relieve yourself by ..sng DR..
Graves HEART REGULATOR, g grand prep
to F. E. INGALLS,, Concord, N. e., for a
pamphlet of testimonials, and read the good it
has done others. Among the many forms of
Heart Disease are Palpitation, Enlargement.
the Heart, Trembling all over and about the
Heart, Ossiication or Bony Formation Of the
Heart Rheumatism, General Debility and Sink
ing of the Spirits.
DR.. Graves HEART REGULATOR is for sale
by druggists at SO cents and 81 per bottle.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1878-03-28
The Sewers.

The Chicago Inter Ocean, in recent
issue, says; 1--WE have reports from In
diana, Ohio, Michigan, Missouri. Kan
sas, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Wis
consin, and from Illinois. All unite
with one voice IN saying: Prospects
for winter wheat never better Large
sowings of spring wheat sre expected.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1878-03-28
A Campaign SANDER.

When Dr. R. v Pierce WAS a candidate for
State Senator his political opponents published
pretended analysis of his popular medicines,
hoping thereby to prejudice the people against
him. His election by an overwhelming maj orl-
ty severely rebuked his traducers, who sought
to impeach his business integrity. No notice
would have been taken of these campaign lies
were it not that some of his enemies (and every
successful business man has his full quota of
envious rivals) are republishing these bogus
analyses. Numerous and most absurd formu-
las have been published, purporting to come
from high authority and it is significant fact
that no two have been at al alike-conc.usivey
proving the dishonesty of their authors.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1878-03-28

The mild winter has given opportunity
for outside labor, and all work is well
advanced and ready for spring. Great
complaint continues on account of bad
roads, which prevent the moving of
grain in wagons. The frost is all out of
the ground in Iowa, and spring wheat
sowing commenced a week ago. Ne
braska also reports a large number of
farmers sowing spring wheat.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1878-03-28
Ealla Fcnnnn,v

Is it true economy to use cheap. adulterated
baking powder, which is highly injurious to
health, merely because it is cheap? Common
sense and experience say mol DooLEYs
YEAST POWDER, which has been well known
1or twenty years as an absolutely pure, whole
some, and In every respect reliable article, is
within the reach of all those who practice true
economy in this respect
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1878-03-28

CAPT. CRAPo, of New Bedford, Mass,
says that he is ready to cross the Atlantic
again in boat six feet shorter than the
dory he used last summer, if any one viii
guarantee to him So. 900.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1878-03-28
CHEW
The Celebrated
"MATCHLEss"
Wood Tag Plug
TOBACCO.
THE PIONEER TOBACCO COMPANY,
New York. Boston and Chicago.
TO CONSERVATIVES.


The advertiser, having been permanently cured OF
that dread disease, Consumption by simple remedy Is
make known to his feIIowsuerers the
of To all who desire it. he will send of tie
prescription used of charged with the directions
fer preparing same, which they viii ind
euRx Cur for CoNsUMPrIoS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS,
&c
Parties hing prescription viii please address
REV. EDWARD A WILSON,
1o4 Penn Street. WILLIAMSBURG, N Y
The Greatest Discover of the Age is DE-
Tobias celebrated Venetian Liumetf 30 before
the public DiarrheA, Dysentery.
Colo and Spass taken internally and Group, Chronic
Rheumatism Sore Threats. Cuts, Bruises, Old Sores,
and Pains in the Limbs, Back and Chest, externally
1t has never failed No family viii be without It
after once giving 1t TRIAL Price 40 cents DR.
TOBIAS. VENETIAN HORSE LEIMENT, IN Pint
Bottles One DoIlAx is warranted superior TO any
oshe- or No PAY the OF Colo, C1ts Bruises
Old Sores, Sold by al Druggists DepcN1O Pax
Pince, New York
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1878-03-28
L. A. T. ASHMUN g. co.
Boston, Mass.

In order to satisfy our RELIABILITY s
ma or goos received hearty ~ ts
p1oisners Of the Weekly Globe
ana tne eeky San. Of New York a Cu TN o,}
ana snow your friends as IL viii appear exats
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1878-03-28

WE notice that agricultural newspa-
pers all over the country are now exposing the
worthlessness of the large packages of horse
and cattle powders. We put the ball in mo-
ten and claim the credit of it. Sheridans
Powders absolutely pure and the only
kind worth having.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1878-03-28
Glad Tidings to rheumatic sufferers

The great internal remedy of DIR. Herndon,
the Gypsey's Gift, but lately introduced in Chi
cago. is all that is claimed for it. true specific
for rheumatism, acting through the blood, and
bottle sufficient Try it-and prove it
THERE are probably hundred or
more persons in this and neighboring towns
who daily suffer from the distressing effects of
kidney troubles, who do not know that John
soas Anodyne Liniment is almost certain
cure. In severe cases, great relief may be OF
tanned, if not perfect cure.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1878-03-28

MorHEEsl Mothers Mothers y Don't
fail to procure Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for all diseases incident to the period OF teeth
ing in children Itrelieves the child from pain,
cures wind collie, regulates the bowels, AID, by
giving relief and health to the child gives rest to
the mother. Its an old and weli-tried remedy.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1878-03-28
EIT is A HUMRUG,

tested for FveT Ton Wagon Scale. Freight prepaid
Price $50 For free Lthograph and Price List address
JONES OF BINGHAMTON BnShamton N Y
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1878-03-28

To the sumptive.-XFiIbor's COMPOUND
OF COP LIVER on. LIME without possessing the
very nauseang flavor of the article heretofore used
is endowed by the phosphate of lime with healing
property which renders the oil doubly efcacious Re-
marabe testimonials it's efficacy shown to those who
desire to them. A b. WILBoR, Chemist. Boston
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-10-02

OF the Democrats are we'll founded But on
the popular vote, and for the state candi-
dates, there is hardly any doubt but the Re-
publicans will be laid out cold and with
little hope Of resurrection. In the present
House the Republicans have twelve mcm-
bcrs and the Democrats eight
In Indiana. the outlook for the Democrats
is better than for the Rci>lblcans both in
the direct trial of strength and the Indirect
contest in which the Giccnhackcrs will
figure. The strength OF the third party is
pretty we'll ascertaincd in Indiana. and
its organization and influence in different
counties are known with more cxactncss
than In any other Western State. BY
shameful gerrymandcr the Republicans
have nine out Of thirteen members Of the
House and they have been able to hold the
Legislature in the same way against pop
ular majority of over 5000 for the Demo-
Gratis. Of the present nine Republican dis
tricts. the net majority in the Fourth was
GIL and in the Sixth 27G. The Fifth. Seventh,
Eighth, Tenth, and Eleventh had majortics
ranging from 1000 to 1900, and the Thir-
tecnth had APIS. The Ninth. i'm which Vcne-
zuclan ORTIZ Is u candidate, had plurality
OF Liza, but with the Independent vote added
the Republicans there were in minority
Of 1885.
II will hc seen from these figures that if
the Grecnbackers draw any strength from
the Republicans, or combine with tho Dem
Gratis, in seven or eight Of these districts,
the probability is that the Democrats will
elect majority OF the Congressional dele
Cation, without counting the prospect Of
HOLMAN beating BROWNE in the Fifth with
out any outside aid The Legislature is
more doubtful, and the Grcenbackcrs have
fair chance of holding the balance OF
power. This would be much better II some
Of their leaders had not sold out heretofore
and especially in 1876. when HARRINGTON
was forced into the field for the Governor
ship as tender to the Republican candi-
date.
As between the Democrats ard the Re-
publicuns, the current runs strongl against
the latter this year, which of course is OF
Importance to the former and practically
gains them thousands of doubtful votes
But all the energy and the enthusiasm Of
the campaign are ON the side Of the new
movement, aud the very fact that it, posi-
tive strength is an unknown quantity is an
element ~ attraction. Its numbers may hc
exaggerated, but the zeal Of the converts
stimulated 10y the hard times, is an example
worthy Of better cause.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-10-02
Roscoe ConkIing's Chances for the Pres.
idcncy.

Roscoe CoNkL1NG is a Republican Soma
tor from the state Of New York A Rcpub-
lean national Administration recently
aimed at him the hardest blow il was capa-
bic Of striking. The principal customs Off
GERS at the most important port in the coun-
try were removed. not because thcy were not
competent and faithful and acceptable to
the mercantile community. but because they
were friendly to senator CoNKLING.
The blow fell harmless When Mr. CoNK-
LING had just been placed under the ban of
an Administration which he had sigiuly
helped to put into Office. state Convention
was called. At that Convention the Admin
istratl0n with all its patronage was power
less, and Mr.. CoNKLING. without patronage,
was all powerful. These facts lit him into
most imposing position IN his party aud
before the country. He il very likely to be
reelected 10 the United States Senate and
not unlikely to bc the next Republican can
didate for President State pride has some
influence in Presidential election, and it is
not at all certain that Mr.. CoNKLING could
not carry the State of New York agains, Il
weak Democratic candidate
Mr.. CoNKLING has shown rare talent at
leadership. The Republicans at their state
Convention acted as IA unit; while the Demo
Gratis were rent asundcr by petty and pas
eionatc internal strics.
Mr.. CoNKLING was the principal author Of
the Electoral Commission BILL the most
nagrant. the most injurious nfraction of
the Constitution ever perpotratod by peace
ful means. This would have sunk him, like
milestone tied to his neck, forever out OF
sight, had not the Democratic majority in
their State Convention. blind and mad with
passion, thrown away this overwhelming
advantage against MI. CONKLINu. and by
their silent acquiescence in the overthrow
u the Constitution sunk themselves to the
bame level with the first principal in that
ttrocious political crime.
just as things stand and appear to-day.
no other citizen OF New York has so good a
chance for the Presidency as Mr.. Roscoe
CoNKLISG; and rs between him and Gen.
GRANT we think the chances are in Mr..
UoNKLISG's favor. The Republicans talk
GRANT very loud now. but when it comes to
actually placing candidate in the field
CokkLING will be seen To have all the ad-
vantages of GRANT and fewer drawbacks
GRANT was concerned in the Electoral
Commission hill a. well a. CoNKLING
CoNKLlNG would not have to encounter
die powerful influence of tho traditional
lceling against Il third term, nor the effect
Di the Infamous association with BABcOCK
uAsEy, and robson
CoNKLING would be moro likely to carry
Me State of New York than GRANT.
On the whole, it must be admitted that
CoNKLING towers up among his rival r.
publican candidates for the White House at
present, like SAUL among his brethren
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-10-02
The DnY of Iilnnh.

Horror on horror accumulatcs.
few weeks ago an almost Incredible ac-
count came from California Of n conspiracy
TO murder which had been entered into 10y
the Public Administrator and others. The
victims were rich and were supposed to be
without heirs. The business OF the Public
Administrator was duh. To increase it he
determined to have some persons killed on
whose estates he would adminstcrl Such
a wretch il too Internal i'm his nature to bc a
ft associate even for wolves and hycnas
let alone human beings.
And now from New England Statc-onc
~ our contiguous ncighbors, Connecticut
we have an authenticated account Of the de-
libcrate, prcmcditatcd murder Of n man, by
one Of his prulesscd friends for the bcggar-
~ gain 81 the price his corpse would bring
for dissection Worst Of ALL woman
helped to plan and pcrpctratc the crimc
Verify there was some spot for reform In
the immediate vicinity Of Moody which his
preaching does not seem to- have reached
Tho reality far surpasscs all imaginary
crimes.
Perhaps MARY SrANNARD was murdered
with the intention OF selling her body-but
that explanation will not apply to the case
Of Mrs BILLINGS.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-10-02

As the day Of the elections in Ohio Iudi-
ana, and Iowa draws near, which will Of
course affect the majority in the next House
Of Representatives, and may nearly deter
mine the control both the old parties are ON
Ihe anxious seat A. to tSc extent Of the
Vote to be cast by the new clement.
Generally speaking, the Grecnbackcre
Nationals, and WOrkingmcn's organization
stand nearer Ia the Democrats and can more
readily affiliate with them than with the Re-
publcans though there are localities in
which they have united with the latter 1t
may be said, however, that the outsiders by
whatever name they may be known, are most
damaging 10 the party in power IN any
State, simply because the detection that
may occur 10 either is most likely to come
from the majority in numbers and 10 be
Joined by the minority, as the Grcenbackcrs
were in Maine This policyi. likely to bee re-
peated in Iowa, which gave the Repub-
leans sixty thousand majority in 1876. and
has heretofore hardly been shaken by the
passing storms, and which even the tidal
wave Of 1874 did not reach. The Republicans
Of that state are now seriously alarmed.
There are ninc Congress districts all Of
which In ordinary times would give them
assured ma or!tic7 ranging from over eleven
thousand down TO thirteen hundred Sen
atOr k1RKwoOD anticipates loss Of four
members, and this, if realized. would shake
tho foundations IN Iowa rs badly as they
were shattered at the other end Of the line
In Maine When the Republican leaders adj
nit the probability OF such break up in the
Congressional dclrgatiOn their internal con-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-10-02

How Once Wealthy Merchant Manages 20
ESist on that sum-One Meal Day.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-.SW: read
with much interest in last sundays SUN the
article on cheap living In New York" and the
letter 81 the ox-tramp. Cheap living is ob,aina-
hle in our city, and thank God IL is So rs other
wise many genuine cases of starvation would
bee ret rtcd here daily. can corroboratc. from
actual experience. Mr.. Barthoirs statements.
l. too, have known what II was To be a homeless
wanderer in the great city. earnestly seeking %
make an honest living. and determined To- die
rather than make one otherwise.
| have boon an active. steady worker since
loft school. whore was the recipient Of a thor
ough English French. md classical education.
BY dint Of hard work ana close application To-
business | worked NJ a largo trade. ana was IN
iltk the PRINCIPAL OF a ilrm the profits ~ which
HmSuuied To many thousands yearly But i'm
common with tn usands ON this continent. |
Ind revcrscs. Property and business were
quickly swept away. Ny life for some time has
Teen close struggle with death in the attempt
~ earn sufficient for my daily wants. and so lar
J am thankiu, t. be able TO say that not one day
has passed in which had not at least one meal.
u',i hhNr S'lt nHl 81 doors a any t!m",
eag"~ly scan the daily pau"r-. and reply tO
a., TX, LII nu' ~ lnt Mtnnm su'I's1
the irart sick. Some weeks since | obtained
the chan o o. solicit orders for articles of prime
nere-s - IN on rs and WAREHOUSES;, ana am
still drvotmg the lny 10 IT,. Many ON whom !
call say politely that they are not IN uecd of the
articles others refer me to the notice Of Pod
i'm The Snnth AMI Wnst nr'. l'nh M. ,al ii.,s
themselves. A. poverty tends 10 make "A man
very mock. never remind them az tnle fact.
average only - weekly az til- trAd" ~ the
my room co- tini. 81 % u w.. and srNrn M ais
per week, 3a crut~ the balance E1iur for b i~f.
my sol" drink j. water rs r"ii"' ANA tca prc t,,
expensive. SHOULD my r"reUt~ eNre.l the
r, .',, amount / t.nd &c. smrlns. Where
"a liur NnN. uul ln man need starry. here who