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Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1878-06-22

The River and Harbo: bin has finally
passed both Houses o! Congress. We are
of the opinion that it appropriated
money for Insignificant streams that
should never have been made. There
Will be- however, this advantage derived
from the appropriations, the work will
furnish employment to large number
Oh men and ut the same time will make
improvements which will benefit partic-
ular localities. Its question, however.
whether the benefits TO be derived from
many ct the appropriations MADE will be
OF Sufficient importance to justify the
large amount appropriated. These appro.
pr'ations are not confined exclusively to
the south, us has been claimed by some
tut the northern states have received an
preparations which we think Congress
was not justified in making. The i'm
provements contemplated having no ia.
tional Importance and in many cases be-
ing OF but little benefit to the states
themselves, benefitting only the immedi-
ate locality where tile work is to be done.
The harbors Of the great lakes are
works OF national importance. This is
conceded by nearly everybody. These,
and the great rivers of the Country
should be improved so as to accommo-
date TO the best advantage and provide
for the safe navigation of the lakes and
these great natural thoroughfares OF the
nation, and unly appropriations made
where the expenditure will result i'm a
benefit to the. public. The Importance
of the Improvement of the
ChebOygan harbor is well known
anu meets with the approval
OF all interested ia the shipping of the
great lakes. As a harbor of refuge it can
not be excelled, and its Importance to the
shipping Interests is suca us should have
demanded larger appropriation than
The IS QUO provided by the River and
Hsroor bill as. passed. The above amount,
however, will be OF great benefit 10 the
harDor IL properly expended, and we
nope 10 see the contract let and the work
at an early date. 1t has been
loo much the cOstom here of late-apd
this Is not confined to either political par
ty-to tack Oh the bills before Congress
some measure in order that the necessary
demands Of the country. provided tor in
tue oiii' may carry them through, their
advocates knowing that if offered OH
thelr own Leri,s they would not have a
shost oil a chance. of passing. This is
that should be remedied
but, how to remedy it is the question.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1878-06-22

THURSDAY of last week Senator Voor-
hees called up the repeal bill and insist
ell upon its consideration, and the motion
was carried by majority Off. Mr.. Voor
hees tried to secure the passage of an alb
solute repeal bill, such as passed the
House, swooping everything, but this
as prevented. Then all effort was made
to amend the substitute reported from
the Committee on Finance by max
ing greenbacks receivable for customs
after July l, but this was voted down,
and the proposition as finally carried
was the bill as it came from the Finance
Committee, and approved by Secretary
Sherman, providing that hereafter 4 per
cent bonds could be sold forlegal tenders,
and on aud after Oct. first legal tender
should be receivable for custom and all
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1878-06-22

The Joint Resolution providing for an
Investigation into the imprisonment of
Condon- who is confined in a British
prls0nment. has passed the Senate and
House. The prisoner is an American
citizen, and the Interference of the gov
ernment in his benalf will probably lead
to his release.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1878-06-22
Republican Platform


The following is the platform adopted
BY the Republican, State Convention h, Ii
at Detroit Thursday of last week:
The Republicans of Michigan, after D
Yeas Of control OF the state government
M all It's departrpents. invite the mosr
rgid scrutiny Into the manner In which
their great responsibilities have been di ;.
charged, aud We point with satisfaction
.iid PRIDE 10 that faithful regard which
has seeh eripced by the state admins
iraf'on Tor the happiness and security OF
our citizens. the prosperity of the COM
monweaitii a,,'i the lnaiIIienancc OF the
lriblic faith.
Rcsoiced That while We entertain IN
sis1eislsed .a.li.sliat il H. honest ind
cut of mankind the past record OF tie
kelsibllcal, n<xt3E 49, f,snj-h, both in
lis pat 40 nptleyemtuts, some OF
The mos iIIusr g. RS in our national
his!efE &s h|ed g tks fa1qre an unfai-
'.eripg n tLlsii' js<s 4al humane
.pr,,.e.Pks " 81 y tIlaes pl| public
we reefknize snol & the Sod obi "a
lions 6fS Gorest liieEr founded BIZ these
principles tie dvsy OF eeslrinyto all It's
citizens ffeeslld pnffammeled exercise
every man and w,n,,n ,r, - P. ..','
claims ,,Il,.y,,,,c.. in H.. no ION IL
suil of Am I,1,,..r lie. d., pu'-
means within i,s r,..',.,.
49,, -
fellow -ei,izeEs Oh the uiinIistakable evi
deuce apparent in sUt ma,ty. tlifectjd,.s
that the buSiiless. Interests - The cotinir !.
aHe fespssiinS 4om the iosS Le;ptt SOU
snec,1iations and S,n"s 49, auu ye
fhis ro,,av.rv - 49, euat
the rts,,,u,,,;o ~ So ~. - -. ~
happiIy within ~ ~ :,
De ACCOMMODATED u,,t5s.,, ",s.s. 81 -.
industry or ,.o,n,n.,cs - IL s ....:'.;..f
ms in etbar t,,.,Ft..,. ~, 4. Ill ~
"a r,.o n,,.i, - S...s*,1S ~, ~ ,9sYvStst
the ti,n,. IS s,a,,I;tr ,s.o.. .,,s.;a.s: III ~
confidence alloui;,g'i a,t,,r., T.. =.
trade Il, a,,,,n,e 49, !, - : VI
ton: and that in como,on viii, ~ -
intelligence. of ,If,,,r,;..s w.. .": 49, ~
,he early adiofr,,,e,, ot 80 49, .'i
the respite il will afior,, from, re.
and mischevious ,a,,ern.s ,t ;r,,Sra,,, I'.r'
isIatots. made. form, l.,lJ,. I,r ,h', -,
ism OF a caucus. - 'A' uo'po'-
w. d,.
uoo"co I'pudiatioh In every
1 rW. alln Lepu-Iaoors ht every disguise.
tne pnSnteu iaith OF eqin-
.,I ~, - ;vi9u.'s upon all lis members,
, ,;a. ZIG i"npis W iuil'i PaOilc O0llga
private honor; and we insist thai The
debts OF the nation shall be paid with
The same fairness and Integrity with
which AN honest man :. eks IA, nav his in
diridual liaLllilies.
We assert that no -nrosne-itv o,, ba
real or durable that * to,,i,,,,.,J n, a.,i-
iious sr,,,dar,: tllat The y,I,,e of na,,ar
currency. whether issue,l Inv rov,.r,, mn
or by banks. IS derived from, is ..nrnn.;.,.
tn r,avn and ,n.. ,r..,I;t III, p,.;sa :.
wort1. thar the fulI brnetits y, sn,.h o,r -
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1878-06-22

THE Secretary of War, in response to
the requestOf Gov. Hartrautt, of Penn
sylvania. has ordered the shipment of a
quantity of arms for distribution among
the National Guards of that state. which
is now being organized, drilled and
equipped for service against any riotouS
demonstrations that may be made in the
large cities or the mining districts. Gov.
Hartrauft. i'm his recent Interview with
the President, fully explained the situa-
ton Of affairs in Pennsylvania, and ex
pressed his ability to cope with any lille
gal or riotous demonstration within the
borders of bis state without aid from thu
military forces of the United States. The
authorities OF other states are now in cor
respondence with the Government on
the same subject.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1878-06-22

The Toronto Globe, the leading paper
of Canada, In an editorial upon the pro-
ceedings OF the Potter committee. sums
up by saying that unless the Democrats
have better evidence than that of Ander-
son "the likelihood is that the investiga-
ton will suffer sudden COLLAPSED" The
Globe is certainly unprejlldiced. and its
judgment is valuable.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1878-06-22

other duties. This was passed by an ov-
erwhe'ming vote. The only Senators
voting against it were the two Senators
from Massachusetts, two from New
Hampshire, two from South Carolina,
and one a piece from Delaware, Connec-
ticut. New York, Mississippi, New Jer-
sey, Vermont, and Colorado. This will
now go to tho House, and will undoubt-
eddy be passed.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1878-06-22

THE schooner Eothen, fitted out for
the expedition that is to 60 in search of
SIR John Franklin's papers, is ready to
sail. Captain James +. Barry will be i'm
command, and Esquimaux Joe will be
one OF the party. The expedition will
aim 10 reach the point i'm the interior
where the Esquimaux report that Frank
lin deposited his papers.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1878-06-22

The great tornado which swept
through Georgia last week did great
damage. Several lives were lost. and
many persons wounded. Hailstones AS
large as hens eggs fell with such force
as TO break through the roofs of houses.
The hail fell in such quantities as to lay
upon the ground for hours. Such storm
was novelty for Georgia one TO be
appreciated.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1878-06-22

THE New Laredo column of Lerdoists
In Mexico seems TO have been roughly
handled at Los Ladrones, but this mis-
fortune does not necessarily make the
revolution 4 failure. General De>s seems
to have his army well in hand, however.
and. ms his soldiers have beer well fed
ahd well paid, there is not likely to be
any serious detection. If there is not.
General Escobedo is simply in tight
place.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1878-06-22


, SECRETARY SHERMAN has a good word
from ms home county in Ohio. The Re-
puhlicans OF Richiand county, where he
resides. met in convention last week and
passed q series of resolutions warmly re-
senting the Democratic attack upon Mr.
Sherman. After speaking of him as their
neigh Dor and townsnan, testif, ing to
Ibis purity in private'life, his probity in
public affairs. his devotion to the country
Ia war and in peace, his pre-eminent
ability through which the finances of
the country have reached certainty and
solidity. the, resolutions denounce all
defame his character, and de-
clare that those who know him best "re-
sent any and all insinuatiOns against his
strict integrity and perfect rectitude i'm
all his relations Of life."
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1878-06-22

TIE New Orleans Democrat nerer
c"uid understand why Alexander 81.
stephens has received encouragement
from the people of the Eighth Congses-
sional district OF Georgia to continue his
eccentric political course in Congress and
adds: '.fhe voters of that district elect
h,m term ,fter term. aud grant him the
privilege & acting just as he sees fit,
without regard to their views and ideas"
T'he Democrat feels that all this is about
to end and is giad.of it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-01
travelling in Japan

4 long ride ON japanese pack horse
is an epoch in the life of any traveller.
As the animals are snod with straw. and
as the roads are very rough, they never at
tempt anything beyodd wax even with
the most violent inducement. The travel
er is perched high up on a pillion, in
sort of valley, the sides of which are
composed of his luggage, spare hats,
shoes, girths, and straps rolled into bun
dies; his legs are doubled up so that his
knees touch his chin, and the sensation
is like that of being on the back of
camel. Thus placed he must perform
his journey, or as an alternative he may
be driven on the Kago, or litter. This
may either be basket slung on q pile,
or regular box with doors aud sliding
shutters. The littefs of men of rank,
such as once were frequent enough in the
streets of Yedo, but which have gone the
way of so many remnants of old Japan,
were often small rooms gorgeously deco
rated and painted, and requiring score
of coolies to carry them; but the filters
which the ordinary traveller must use are
of the basket type, and as provocants OF
suffering and misery are second only to
the pacK-lOTSe.
To the native, whose normal position
when not standing or sleeping is squat
ting on the heels of his feet, contine-
ment of several hours in Kago, with
scarcely change of position, is no hard
ship; but to the European the agony of
sitting crainped up III the space of an
armchair, with legs eurled up, tucked in
or huddled together, Tor an indefinite
period, must be actually suffered to be
appreciated. Temporary relief may be
obtained by sitting with the legs hanging
over the sides; but in this case they eth
Ell grase the ground or come in contact
with the huge bolders with which the
road is Uttered by stretching them out
in front when they kick against the
coolie; or by stopping altogether an
walking, which means loss of time, but
which is the only efficacious method of
escaping the pains of cramp. Tue Kago
is, however, much more rapid than the
pack horse, and far more economical
The coolies are we'll trained, sure-footed
stalwart fellows-as a rule, four to lit
ter covering easily their five or six miles
an hour, and resting but rarely. The
motion, however, is very unpleasant, and
is apt, like that of swing to make the
unaccustomed traveller feel sick.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-01
Mexican BORDER Outrages.

A Galveston Net0s special from Antonio
says Official information from the border
says the Mexican government is organizing
the inhabitants, both Indian and Mexicans, JIM
20 companies to operate against tile Ameri'
cans. The most notorious characters on the
border hold commissions from the Mexican
government. Orioles, a notorious raider is In
command of a company at the new town on
the Mexican side above Pedras Negras. Kick.
apoO Indians have been enrolled to delepd
the town of Serragossa against Mckenzie
should he follow raiders across the Rio
GFande to that place. There is almost ces.
sation of friendly relation between American
and Mexican officers. The PaTpeHuS, a Mexir
can paper at Pedras Negras, announces that
Col Nuncio has an ample force to destroy the
Grengos. There has been no modification Of
orders given regarding following raids INTO
Mexico.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-01
THE MURDERED GIRL
BE Careful What You Fill Up With

A boy returned from school, one day
with report that his scholarship hac
fallen below the usual average. ''Well,
said his father, ''you'*e fallen behind
this month; have youl" Yes, SIR
aHow did that lfapbenG" Don't know,
sir" The mother knew, if Ills son did
not. He had observed anum Ger of cheap
novels scattered about the house, but he
had not thought it worth while TO say
anything until a fitting opportunity
should Offer itself. A basket of apples
stood upon the floor, and he said :
empty those apples, and take the bas-
ket and bring it TO me half full of chips.
And now" he continued, put those ap-
pies back in the basket" When halt
The apples were replaced, the son said
Father, they roll off. can'tput in any
IN ore.'' PUT them in, / tell YOU"
"BBt, father, / can't put them in
"Pht them inl No; of course you can't
put them in. Do you expect TO fill. a
basket halt full of chips and Il en- fill it
with apples? You said you didn't know
why you fell behind at school, and will
tell you. Your mind is like that basket;
it will not hold much more than SO much
and here yotl have been the past month
filing Il up with rubbish worthless,
cheap novels The bow turned on his
heel, and whistler, and said "Whew! /
see the point"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-01
An OId.FashOned Tramp.

Thirty or forty or more years ago
almost every locality had its regu-
lar tramp. He was not the lazy, repul-
sive, slouching reptile that now i.1fests
the highways, and prowls about farm
houses d terror TO the unprotected, but a
harmless half simple being that made him
self general fav ,rite by his helpfulness
and the amusement afforded by his &C.
centric afays Such one was old Tony,
we'll remembered by old residents of
Chatham and Lebanon, in this country.
He was Swiss by birth, who had been
conscripted In the army of Napoleon L.,
and was with him in the campaign in
Egypt How be came TO this country we
never learned. We well remember his
story IF hott he was torn Away from his
family, of his experience ard suffering as
soldier When enlivened by a little
sschnapps" from the black bottle, he
would go through the drill Of arms with
his long staff, and generally wound up
with song whose chorus was. "Schnap-
pooter, schnappeter, schnappoti'
Tony was a small, irregular shaped
man, with sun-faded hair, milky blue
ewes, prominent nose and glowing COM
plexion, kept bright by frequent appll-
cations of biS favorite scnnapps. His
speciality was to distribute the mails to
residents n tlile or two distant from the
post office, and to execute any little err
rands ,intrusted to him. Bread and but
termilk were bis staple fare, which was
never begrudged. He always made him
self welcome, did mo- trespass on time
or hospitality, and was regular institu-
ton of the locality. In winter he hiber-
mated at the county poorhouse and came
out regularly when the first bluebird APP
peared. He lived to a good old age,
seventy or more, and was greatly missed
and regretted when death ended his pill
griinage--Hudson Republican.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-01
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Foreign Crops ana Markets.

The Mark Lane Express says: Crops
are ripening rayidly under the brilliant sun
shine. A continuance of such weather as we
are now experiencing will go far to repair
injury by prolonged floods in May, except
where rain is needed But to Judge from the
ABLY filed wheat heads which are to be seen
in many parts of the country, the yield in
these districts will scarcely come up to the
average. Wheat cutting may be expected TO
commence this week in the early districts,
provided the weather continues seasonabfe
The barley fields present bleached and an
healthy appearance. Agricultural reports
from Scotland are satisfactory Barley and
oats have improved, and turnips have thriven
on the poorest soil. Potatoes generally are
good, except in Ireland, where disease ma2e
sad inrOad on what promised to be a heavy
crop. The country markets and Mark Lane
have been scantily supplied with wheat, but
the continuance of bright weather caused a
mght relapse. Foreign barley maintained It's
currencies, but trade has not been over
weighted with imports, as Fridays return was
nder $4,000 quarters Millers supplied their
wants so freely during the previous week that
the decreased demand for consumption has
been barely sufficient to support the late i'm
proyemeut. Nevertheless, sellers are 10th 10
accept the production, in view of the decreased
quantity of wheat on passage, and the posi-
bility that American crop reports are exag-
gerated, so that the weeks transactions were
not large, although the continental demand
still affords some support to prices. With
small arrivals at ports of call the floating car.
20 trade was quiet, but the continental de-
mand continued and values were fairly sup
ported. Maize dull and rather lower. Barley
unchanged. Sales of English wheat noted
last were 32,5O2 quarters at 35s. Sd, against
21,782 quarters at 63s. in the previous year.
Imports into the kingdom for the week end
ng July 18th, were 1,416O6S cwts. wheat and
9 $50 cwts flour.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-01
Slurs OH Womoa.

OF all evils prevalent among young
men; we know of zone more blighting in
ite moral effects than to speak il ntly OF
the virtues Of women. Nor is there any
thing in which young men are so thor
oughly mistaken as the low estimate
they form as TO the integrity OF woman.
Not of their own mothers and sisters, but
of others, who they forget, are somebody
eIse's mothers and sisters. As rule. nc
person who surrenders to this debasing
habit is to be trusted with an enterprise
requiring integrity of character. Plain
words should be spoken on this point, for
The evil is general one, and deep-rooted.
IF young men are sometimes thrown into
the society Of thoughtless or depraYed
women. they have no more right to
measure all other women by what they
see of these, than they have to estimate
the character of honest and respectable
citizens by the developments OF crime IN
our police courts Let our young men
remember that their chief happiness In
life depends upon their utter faith IN
women. No worldly wisdom. no misan-
thropic philosophy, no generalization, can
cover or weaken truth. 1t stands like
the record of Itself it is nothing less
than this-and should putan everlasting
seal upon lips that are wont TO speak
slightingly Of women
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-01

fitst-class passenger car. Tie conductor
saw the supposed dog, and was let into
the plot. He. sent Malley back for the
dog. The bgggage-master rushed to the
raar Of the car where the dog" was, and
he demanded possession OF him. A long
and heated argument ensued between
Malley and the owners of the dog"
which resulted in an invitation on the
past of the latter to take him out il you
want him" Amid the suppressed merri-
rent of the passengers, Malley got down
-, all fours and said to the "dog':
"Come, doggie good boy; come,
l,ovr But the dog didn't come.
with sudden jerk Malley grabbed
tie dog and held him up. A roaf
fSon the passengers heralded his exit,
which was made suddenly and uncere-
moniously, after he had flung the toy
down in a heap in the aisle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-01

When the census-taker raped tie at
door of certain cottage the other Jay,
and wondered if the women would Sc the
dog on him or dose him with dish-wter,
great disappointment awaited i'm.
She opened the door softly, snuffed. the
air to see if he smelled of lightning nds,
and threw it open for him to enter
MADAM, am making a canvass OF
the city, he began.
"Ahi Sit down. she replied, and as
he began opening his book, she continued !:
There are Eve of us in the family, and
we paid one hundred dollars down on
this place. MY husbands name is Peter,
his age is forty two, and he came from a
mean family. His father was always
having lawsuits about dogs, and his
mother was the greatest gossip IN Elmira.
Have you got that dotFnen
He grilnted assent, and she continued !:
MY name is Alvina Sarah, and / was
born in
81 do not care to know where you were
bern, madam he interrupted.
"Weli, j care!' she exclaimed; s'it
makes great deal of difference whether
was born in Africa or Boston, and
want it put down. AS | was saying,
was born in Boston, in 1888. Put down
that | came of a good family"
MADAM, you don't understand
you"
don't understand that came of a
good family? I'd like TO know of a Bos-
ton family which carried their noses
higher than the Rogerses Put down
~ "a. .t,a, =, ~ NoVt.,a,, no..
"You have three children, MADAME
II havh't any such tang, sirl Put
down that my mother was killed by an
explosion in a quarry. Her and father
were-n ~ vi
''How many children have YOU, mad
amp
effave you got mother DOWN.
"No, madam. You see am taking the
census of the city,
"Well, she said, giving him danger
Gus look, 81 had the typhoid fever at the
age of fifteen, and for weeks and weeks /
hung Oh the edge of the grave. I bore
up as well as / was aole, and
Five in the family-how many chill
drent" he suddenly asked
''Put down that bore upr' she COM
manded. "And that one night when the
watchers we're asleep ! Grept out of bed
and took drink Of"
"This is foreign to the subject, madam
How old are your children2"
Haven't you put down that hung on
the edge of the grave2"
mo, madam"
"Aren't you going tor
mo, madam. You see, | am simply
taking the census. l desire to acer-
tain"
You can't ascertain. it here. sir p she
snapped. 'tf my sickness, which cost
over two hundred dollars, isn't good
en- ough to go in the book, then you don't
get a line here's
"Lct me ask YOU
mo use asking for any of our phbto-
gaphs, sir! If you get 'ern anywhere,
and pitt our pictures in that book, we'll
make it not for you Good-day. Sir
good day.
He stood on the step, signing, and she
called through the door.
my grandfather wa also bitten to
death by an alligator, but ] won't give
you any of the particulars! You want to
walkr
He passed on, sorrowfully wondering
il the next woman's mother was blown
off a bridge or carried down the river on
hay-stsek