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The National tribune., 1882-09-02
DRYING HER HUSBANDS GRAVE.

A Chinaman died soon after his marriage
With a young and lovely woman. As he
was dying his wife was loud in her protesta-
tons of grief and her determination not to
marry again. The husband was not I'M
reasonable; he only asked that if she did
take another spouse she would wait till the
earth upon his grave was dry. lie died and
was buried, and many young and hand
some bachelor of the province of Shatung
were present at his funeral. She listened to
no suitor, for womans heart is tender and
she could not SO soon forget the lost one
Daily she stole to his grave. She wept, but
no tear fell upon the soil; she took good
care of that. At last, after few days,
Chwangstze happened to pass and saw her
tanning not herself but the damp earth
He asked the reason. She told him of her
husbands last request, and begged him to
assist her. She offered him fan to assist
her, and there they sat to fan away the
moisture; the grave was SO long drying.
The National tribune., 1882-09-02
A BABY THAT WEIGHED A POUND.

Mrs. James Stoddard, of Brooklyn, n Y
has an infant three months old that bids fair
to achieve fame as o Lilliputian. When
the child was born its weight was one pound
and since its birth it has gained pound a
month. Mrs. Stoddard, the child's mother,
can nearly encompass four of the child's fin
gers with her wedding ring. The child's
face is less than five inches in diameter, and
its head is covered with a full growth of hair
The arms of the infant are not much larger
than mans index finger, and those who
have seen it declare it to be the smallest
child of its age they ever saw. The child is
healthy and gives promise of astonishing the
world. Mrs. Stoddard is woman of prepos-
sessing appearance and is proud of her lit
tie jewel" which she shows with pleasure to
those who have evinced desire to see it,
Brooklyn Times.
The National tribune., 1882-09-02
FEMININE FANCIES,

The lace tichu SO popular this summer
will be reduced to full ruehe by fall.
Turkey red parasols trimmed with Orien-
tai lace are in great vogue at the seasides.
The wraps adopted by young American
girls abroad are of masculine cut and tailor
finish.
Jackets have from twelve to fifteen
wooden buttons, finely cut in pugs' heads.
down the fronts.
Pompons and ostrich feathers form the
trimmings of the largest number of summer
dress hats.
Broad ribbon sashes are worn by the mil
tron of sixty.
Most evening dresses worn at watering
places are white, pale blue, or shell OF
shrimp pink.
Huge cabbage roses are worn upon the
bonnet, at the top of the parasol, and as cor
sage flowers.
Immense hats of drawn or shirred Grape
null and yelling are worn at European sea-
side resorts.
Pale blue or pale pink muslin dresses dis
pute the majority with sprigged and polka
dotted patterns.
White blouse waists are worn under long,
loose jackets for seaside and mountain
fatigue costumes.
Soutache embroidery is now in most gen
eral use and will doubtless continue to be
during the coming winter.
"Broderie de Palermo" is very popular
tor lingerie trimming. All trousseaus have
many articles bordered with this work
Light ecru canvas boots and shoes, foxed
with yellow leather, are worn for mountain
climbing, and also do duty for lawn tennis
and croquet wear.
Small checked silks are made up in many
lanciful styles, and always in combination
with other fabrics, plain merveilleux being
the usual choice.
White pique waistcoats, with collars roll
ing over the velvet or cloth collar of tailor
made jackets, are much worn by young
girls on the other side.
Large collarettes and shoulder capes of
lace and embroidery are much worm A
new fancy is to decorate them profusely all
around with hoops of satin ribbon.
In the way of fruit garniture elderberries,
in superb coloring, or pale-green grapes,
surrounded with silver-powdered leaves,
meet with the greatest favor
Old gold is still used with nearly every
other hue. Green is also much in vogue.
1t is combined with red satin, just as red
and blue have been for some time past.
Many underwaists for summer use are in
shawl shape in the neck, trimmed with fine
nansouk or batiste draperies to form shlrred
and plated fichus. This waist is very
pretty with open dresses.
Lace Jackets are either tight fitting or
loose, and are lined with light silk in the
color of the lace. They have collarettes and
jabots, and the lace is used very full. Among
the lace are a number of ribbon bows.
The marked features of the present style
of dress are skirts just clearing the ground
all around, paniers of various kinds, ruches
or chicorees, or full ruflles at the bottom of a
plain skirt, and scarfa forming bow of
loops behind.
The National tribune., 1882-09-02
HOW THE COURT WAS TOUCHED,

E1Sss OOohi VINO lCoNnhDs
There lived in Georgia, says the Louisville
Courier-JOur7sdI a circuit judge by the name
of Brown a man Of ability, of inflexible in
tegrity and beloved and respected by all the
legal profession. But he had cne fault. His
social qualities would lead him. despite his
Judgment, into occasional excuses. In trav-
cling the circuit it was his habit, the night
before opening court, to get comfortably
corned." In a certain county town, one day,
a tough citizen was arraigned on q charge of
stealing After the clerk had read the in
dictment to him he put the question:
Guilty or not guilty?"
"Guilty, but drunk" answered the pris-
oner.
whats that plea ?" exclaimed the Judge,
who was half doing on the bench.
"He pleads guilty, but says he was drunk, :"
replied the clerk.
What's the charge against the man?"
"He is indicted for grand larceny"
"What's the case?"
MAY it please your Honor" said the
Prosecuting Attorney, "the man is regu-
IdiIy lHoicteu IoT SCedlinS large sum from
the Columbus Hotel"
I" He is, heye and he Pleads
He pleads guilty, but drunk!"
The Judge was now fully aroused.
Guilty, but drunk! That is a most ex-
traordinary plea. Young man, you are GER
tain you were drunk?"
eyes, sir"
"Where did you get your liquor?"
"At Sterritt's."
Mr.. Prosecutor" said the Judge, g do the
favor to enter nolle prosequi in that mans
case. That liquor of Sterritts is mean
enough to make a man do anything dirty.
The Court got drunk on it the other night and
stole all Of SterriH's spoons! Release the
prisoner, Mr. Sheriff; / adjourn the COURT
The National tribune., 1882-09-02

ingn me, and / looked over the list myself
But he wasn't. There they were in cold
type, looking me unblushingly in the face
As we strolled out into the street again, Mr..
Tompkins said WASN'T right when | said
that London was a glittering fraud? Isn't
it daisy? Don't she beat any swindle you
ever ran against? Amt she a regular brace
game from the word go?"
But MI Tompkins was becoming incoher-
ent. l took him home and put him to bed.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-09-14

William J. Coughlin, of SomeryiIle
Mass, says; '1n the fall of 1876 l wss
taken with BLEEDING OF THE LUNGS, fol.
lowed by severe cough. l lost my ap-
petite and flesh and was confined TO my
bed. In 1877 was admitted to the Hos
pital. The doctors said had hole in my
lung as big as half dollar At one time
a report was around that / was dead.
was dead. / gave up hope, but q friend
told me Of DIR. WILLIAM HALLS BAL.
SAM FOR THE LUNGS. / got bottle
when to my surprise, i commenced to feel
better and to-day | feel better than for
three years past.
write this hoping every one afflicted
with Diseased Lungs will take DIR. Will.
LIAM HALLS BALSAM, and be con.
WINGED that CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED. ]
can positively say it has done more good
than all the other medicines / have taken
since my sickness. 30*l-3
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-09-14
Various Causes

Advancing years, care, sickness, disap-
pontment, and hereditary predisposi-
tion-all operate TO turn the hair gray,
and either of them inclines 1t to shed
prematurcly. AYERS HAIR VIGoR will
restore faded or graz light or red hair
TO q rich brown or G~cp black, as may
be desired. 1t softens and cleanses the
scalp, giving 1t healthy action. 1t
removes and cures dandruf and humors.
BY its use falling hair Is checked, and
. new growth will be produced in all
cases where the follicles are not de-
stroyed or the glands dccayed. Its
effects are beautifully shown on brashy.
weak, or sickly hair, on which few
applications will produce the gloss and
freshness of youth. Harmless and sure
in its results, it Is Incompatible as
a dressing, and Is especially valued
for the soft lustre and richness of tone
II imparts.
Ayers HAIR VIGoR Is colorless;
contains neither oil nor dye; and will
not soil or color white cambria; yet
1t lasts long on the hair, and keeps
1t fresh and vigorous, impartins an
agreeable perfume.
For sale by all druggists.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-09-14

Turner'S grove passed Of verr pleasantly
Mr. Mott pastor 9, the NJ L., church ia
shathan and the pastor here did mosi Of
thu fpaAilag, The iro exchanged laai
Sunday Ana the shushAn pastor preached
VERY effective discourse which vii long
he remembered by scme u those pFoaent
WIN. J. Hamilton and family recently
rlsilea John Duell 81 Hebron aad learned
something o. the potato crop o. that
region. Mr.. Daell plants from 20 10 10
Acres each year aud many oihi' neighbors
plant even more The varieties raised are
mostly Rose, Hebron Beauties and Bar.
banks seeding by many tie Rose is
still considered the best. all things consid.
cred. The dry weather this year will
make light crop and the general opinion
is that the price viii be high, which is q
rare thing two years 10 succession. Many
fields there will not yield more than half a
crop,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-09-14
On Thirty d.. .rrinI

We will send DIR. Dyes Celebrated Elec.
r-Voltaie Belts and other Electric appli.
ances Of tial for thirty days to young
men and order persons who are afflicted
with Nervous Debility. Lost Vitality, etc
guaranteeing speedy relief and complete
restoration Of yigor aud manhood Also
for Rhumatism. Neuralgia. Paralysis,
Live and Kidney difficulties, Ruptures.
and many other diseases. Illustrated pam.
phlet sent free. Address Violate Bolt Co,
Marshall, Mich. 25lysi
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-09-14

Read all the advertisements OF Spring
medicines, and then use AYERS sARsA.
PARII.A, which contains more real cnra-
tive virtues than all the others combined.
II radically cures all diseases Of the
blood, and is the best Alternative. tonic
diuretic and blood purifier ever produced.
Sold by all druggists. Ask for AYERS
SARsPARILLA. and do not be persuaded
to take any other. Price, sl;six bottles
for IS
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-09-14
yi.ihle ImproN.ment.

Mr. Noah Bates, Elmira, N. Y, writes
about four yeers ago had an attack Of
bilious fever, and never fully recovered.
My digestive organs were weakened and
would be completely prostrated for days.
After using two BOTTLES OF your BuRDocK
Blood BITTERs the improvement was so
visible that | was astonished. can now,
though 81 years OF age, do a fair and rea.
sonable days work" Price Sl.00.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-09-14

How often persons have been annoyed
by burrs clinging to their dress or cloth.
ing, and how seldom have they. when
cleaning them, given thought that Bur.
dock Root is the most valuable blood
cleanser and purifier known. and is sold
by every druggist under the name of BuR
DOCK BLOOD BITTERs. Price 81 90.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-09-14
For sale by all druggists.

Parents who allow their children Ia
grow up with scrotulous humors bursting
from every pore are guilty of a great wrong.
Think Of them pointed out as branded
with loathsome disease, and you will
readily procure them the Cuticnra Rene
dies.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-09-14

The desire for stimulants is becoming g
monstrous evil and how to overcome it is
serious question with reformers. Park
er's Ginger Tonic fairly solves the difficult
problem, 1t invigorates body and mind
without intoxicating, and has brought
health and happiners to many desolate
homes. - Enquirer. See other column.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-09-14
wi.,.r. B.issm Of VIVA oh.rry

cures Coghs, Colds. Bronchitis, whoop.
ing Cough. Group. Influenza, Consumpt-
ION, and all diseases Of the Throat, Lungs
and Chest. 20 cents and 81 bottle.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-09-14
Choice Extracts from Druggists

ave know the value Of malt, hops
quinine bark and asparagus composing
Malt Bitters,
BEST kidney medicine on our shelves.
"Our lady customers highly praise them.
physicians prescribe them in this town.
"The largest bottle and best medicine"
Our best people take Malt Bitters.
sure cure for chills and liver diseases.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-09-14

We call the attention Of our lady read
ers to the advertisement in our columns Of
James Pyle's Pearline, for laundry and
kitchen purposes. An article so popular
and widely Giro alated, must possess merits
that commend it TO the favor of house
keepers.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-09-14

Miss Genella Convey, our school super
intendeht IL attending the Normal school
At Castleton.
Clark Hamilton, our newly elected
representative, is visiting friends in Pair
Haven.
WIN. Bridenbecker and wife Of Syn-
euse are visiting relatives At the late Fesi-
dence Of Gilbert Hamilton
The picnic Of the Sabbath school in
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-09-14
Peruvian syrup

cures Dyspepsia. General Debility, Liver
Complaint, Boils, Hnmors, Chronie Diar.
rhss Feryous Affections. Female Com.
plants. and sil diseases originating in a
dab state OF the blood. 2sly
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-09-14

G. c. Jacobs rs Folsom Street, Buffalo,
writes that for eight long years he had
tried every known remedy to cure him Of
piles, also had been treated ty physicians
without success, when he was ultimately
cured by THOMAS EoLRcRIc On.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-09-14
Entirely Satisfactory,

Ladies wishing perfume that combines
novelty, delicacy and richness, find
Floreston Cologne, entirely satisfactory.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-09-14

Persons afflicted with nausea and vomit.
ing in the morning. should take Wheat
Bitters.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-09-14

we thoughi Pern news o. last week
looked lonesome.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-09-14

rsossfaa q rey marriage oeftisosifi
sna he good wish vas expressed thsi sfifi
Ipo4hu " yesn ths ctisrashie coprles
esea with whiiesea Locals raaghi siiil ~
'oun6 Ia ihs ezlaymesi a ia.s.r raEtl aaHsi
hasirs hosDs On lie mpuniaAn1s Far
The Trgy Tl@s q Tses1ay sAys
''ops q The permsneti rcsslIs 81 shr hlcs-
sol charity q The tfosh alr iuna was tapwh
yesterday, when yoaaE LADY e.ghseea
Years CID aa.sed spoS Alatrnaa TapPsa 10
iaifodsos bsssslf As one 81 thc irosh sif
bensAcsarics. who bad go1e 70 Manchcs.
tsf sso % throe years before, Sac aas
taken into The family ia Congregations
elersymtn 1t Manchester ard her fort
nirhls stay aas pulaAlly 50 pleasing that
she haa sieos been member a The bonse.
holi She - now siadsai 81 the ssmina
- ii Manchester, aaA was returning yos
ierisy, yoang lady q rvaaea msHacA.
10 visit Der former home 10 New York
With her vas = sister who had been visit.
Ing her happy relative a; Manchester
Scores Of the fresh sir children could iind
homes With their hosts Of samuer font
night Il their parents we're willing 10 give
then up.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-01-27
TRICHINE.

The family of John Won Degest, who
resides on the bluff Immediately south of
Moline has been afflicted trichina, as every
indication of the presence of that parasel
has been discovered.
1t is stated that about one month ago a
hog was killed by Mr. Won DECEIT and a
portion of the meat was converted into
sausage. The sausage was smoked, and
without further preparation was eaten by
the family which consists of the man, wife
and four children, the youngest child being
under one year of age. The father, mother
and the three elder children all of whom
indulged in the raw sausage have been
taken sick, and their indisposition has
every symptoms OF trichine.
DR. Bernhard of this city is attending
the family. He reports the man in bad
condition while one of the little girls is
also very sick. The remaining members
of the family are not as yet seriously
affected. The youngest child is the only
one of the family not afflicted.
Dr. Piper of Moline made an exanina-
ton of the sausage and found the exist
ence of the trichin@ germs, which were
encysted IN the pork. It is feared that all
the members of the afflicted family win not
recover
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-01-27

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION weak
exhausted feeling, no energy or courage;
the result of MENTAL ovER-woRK. INDIs-
cRETIoEs OR ExcEssEs, or some drain upon
the system, is always cured by HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. 90. 1t tones
up and invigorates the system, dispels the
gloom and dependency, imparts strength
and energy, stops the drain and rejuven-
ates the entire man. Been used twenty
years with perfect success by thousands
Sold by dealers. Price, 81 90 per single
vial, or $500 per package of five vials and
$2.00 vial of powder. Sent by mail on re-
ceipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMPANY, 100
Fulton Street, N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-01-27
BREvlTIEs.

Go to G. Fl. Speaker for hard coal and
hard wood
Several cows were seen on the street yes
terfay.
The supervisors met in special session
| this morning
The benefit concert at Moline Wednes
day night cleared 1926.
The Arion society will give concert at
Turner hall next Sunday evening,
The Mascotte Dancing club will give a
party ut Killers hall this evening.
The prisoners have been returned to the
Jail which has been partially repaired.
The ice merchants are fearful that cold
weather win not again visit this locality
The murder trial of W Heilwagon viii
probably be given to the jury Saturday
evening.
The masquerade at Moline, for the benefit
of the smallpox sufferers, takes place this
evening
The sheriff's residence is temporarily To-
Gated over Ritter's store, opposite the Jail
building.
The river is again free from floating ice,
and the ferry boat makes her trips with
regularity.
The two year-old daughter of George
Brooks, of Moline, has been taken down
with smallpox.
A surprise party was rendered Miss
Emma Lamont last Wednesday, on the oc-
casion of her birthday.
A. Seville, of thisscity, entertained quite
number of his gentlemen friends at his
residence yesterday evening.
The committee on arrangements for the
annual ball of the Rodman Rifles win
meet this evening at the Armory.
The Moline Methodists are holding
series of meetings at their church, which
have attracted good congregations.
A select party was given at the residence
of H. White, at Moline, last Wednesday
evening, in h62or of Miss Nellie Curtis.
The lodge of the afs..orican Legion of
Honor in Moline has not been esiisbanded,
although such report was in circulation.
The revivalists of Moline have completed
their labors and depart for the east. Their
meetings are said to have been very sue
cessful
The residence of DIR. Sickels, OF Moline,
was discovered to be ON fire Thursday
night. The flames were extinguished, be-
fore any damage had been caused.
A very pleasant supper was given last
evening by Edgar Glenn, at the residence
of his parents. The guests numbered
twelve and were of the sterner sex.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-01-27

should be stopped Neglect frequently results in
an IEoURABLE LUNG DISEASE Oh CoNsUMprror
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRocHEs do not dis
order the stomach like cough syrups and basanss
but ACT DIRECTLY ON THE INFIAMED pARrs al
laying irrtsfiou. give relief in AsrExA, BEoscHr-
IT'S couaHs. CATARRn. and the TRRoAT TEoupr1s
which sEaRRs AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS are subject
to. Bor thirty years Browns Bronchial Troches
have been recommended by physicians, and always
give perfect satisfaction. Having been tested by
wide and constant use for nearly an entire xener-
alton, thsy have attained Hell-merited rank amons
the few staple remedies Of the age. Sold at a5cts
hox everywhere. dtteAwenw
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-01-27
LOCAL ITEMS.
Report Of the River Improve
ment Commission.
A Genuine Case of Trichina
Discovered.
Arion Concert and Late City
News.
RIyER REpoRT.

Captain Mckenzie, in charge OF the the
River and Harbor improvement for the Up
per Mississippi in the head quarters at this
city has just completed his report OF the
work performed during the past season.
From the report it is learned that during
the past season the government steamer,
General Barnard, removed $50 ,snags. A.
7O5 leaning and impending trees besides an
immense amount of other work. She ran
6,454 miles. At Gregory's Landing the
dam begun in 1880 was nearly completed.
At Canton the dams across the Canton and
Smeot chutes were raised and strengthen
ed. At Alexandria, Mo-, a wlg-dam was
completed below the mouth of the Dss
NToines river, which is to be levid.
The removal of bars at the upper end of
Hannibal and steamboat landings was COM
pleted rnd considerable work was done by
means of the dredge at the lower bar. A
long wig dam has been constructed opposite
Hannibal and dixie 1000 feet long extern
ding from the Illinois shore opposite Loui-
siana has been nearly finished for the pur-
pose of holding the current on the Missouri
shore to prevent the accumulation of sedi-
ment along the city front. AS safe mea-
sure of navigation, Captain Mckenzie re-
commends that sheer booms be constructed
at each and every bridge that spans the
Mississippi, that boats may pass in safety
through the draws without danger of life
and property, though for this improvement
no general plan has yet been agreed upon
or adopted. The necessity of light upon
certain sheer-drains along the river is
strongly urged as precaution of much
necessity. New barges and boats are in
process of construction for next seasons
work, and in the matter of river improve
ment new era has dawned upon the west
ern world,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-01-27

invited to give his views on the best plan
to be pursued in repairing the building.
lie stated that new roof would have to
be placed on the building, and also some
new iron girders over the cells. He had
made no estimate of the probable cost of
the proposed repairs. The walls of the
building were still in good condition.
On motion, S. J. Collins was instructed
to make an examination of the Jail building,
and present figures for the cost of the re-
pairs, to report specifications at an early
hour. Ats o'clock the board adjourned
until o'clock, when the report was made.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-01-27

Fine first concert to be given by the Arion
singing society of this city, win occur Sun
day evening at Turner hall. The com
mittee on arrangements includes John
Bliss, Emil Evers-and John Westphal
The programme of the exercises is as
follows:
l. OSERTURE-"Das goldene vliess''
BLEUERs ORCHESTRA.
?. ''Wie hab' ich sic geliebtr. Mohring
"ARIoN'' CHORUS.
3. EITHER DUErT-"Vom sussen Liebesmunde, -
Carl Umlauf.
MISS woLTMAN AND ]. RUSS
4. PIANO SoLo-"Flusternde winde,''
Wollenhaupt
N. RUNGE.
5. DUETT-"Abschied der schwalben,'
SECOND PART.
j RUSS AND E. JACOBSEN.
l. orzRTuRE-"B elagerung Won Paris,
w. 8. Ripley.
BLEUER's ORCHESTRA.
sARroE'' CHORUS.
8. ETHER SoLo-"Baccacio Marsch," F. Suppe.
@. BECK
q. OyRRTURE-'sW il1kommen, e. VI. Catlin.
BLEUEE's ORCHESTRA.
s. .Auf der Yacht Scene ans dem Soldatenle-
ben, .Dichtung Won B. Lindenberg.
CHORUS AND SOLO ''ARIoE.r
After the concert dancing will be en-
joyed.