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Year: 1877

The announcement made yesterday
that an. opening display OF
costumes and costume materials
would be made to-day at the
handsome new store of Geo. Lewis and
Sons, at No. 1l6 West Fourth street.
drew one of the finest crowds of ladies'
that ever was seen in store on that
favored street.


Messrs. Lewis have Just furnished
their new quarters, and the complete
ness OF the arrangements, coupled with
the reputation tor thoroughness which
Mr.. George Lewis, The senior partner,
has achieved from his long iden-
titcation with this business, rendered
the opening an occasion OF more than
ordinary interest to the most fashiona-
BILE class of buyers, not only in this city
but throughout this locality, as IL is q
recognized fact that the styles placed
on exhibition by this firm will determine
the modes to be worn within radius of
three hundred miles of Cincinnati.


The display of suits ranging all the
way from those made OF goods at a dol
lar yard, to asuit. for $500, was most
elegant.


The neck wear department is also of the
most elaborate description, and COM
posed as is all the fabrics shown) of the
best material for the price.


An Improvement which can not but be
an acceptable innovation from that in
vogue In all other large establishments.
is that the patrons have no weary stairs
to climb III their search for the article
desired.


The vast assortment is found on one
floor, room of most generous dimen-
sions, and which is lighted most thor
oughly. Another feature which
deserves especial mention is what
is termed the "Evening Room" snug
and tastetully arranged apartment :
lighted with gas for the purpose OF show,
ing the effect of light on the most deli.
cate shades OF silk and other costly
goods.


The proprietors can congratulats
upon the success of their
opening day, enhanced as it was
by the beauty of the weather,
as the house was thronged all day by
ladies, who were almost lost in admira-
tion OF the dazzllng e feet made by ju-
dicious arrangement OF handsome unous.
Year: 1877

The Washington Star on the


Agreement.


National Associated Press to the Star.


WASHINGTON, March 27.-The Even
ing Star says good deal has been said
about certain pledges to Southern Con.
gressmen, made by those supposed to
represent President Hayes, that In the
event ofhis gaining the Presidency he
would recognize the Nichols and Hamp-
ton Governments in South Carolina and
Louisiana. There seems to be doubt
that Foster and Matthews did
make such pledges under such
circumstances to convey the belief that


hey were acting under the authority of
Hayes; but it would appear that these
assurances. in the definite and positive
shape they took, were unauthorized by
Hayes, and he was not made aware Of
he fact that they had been given. At
lhe same time he stands pledged by his
and by his Endorsement of the
S peech of Mr.. Foster to reverse the exist
ing Southern policy. This reversal must
mean the withdrawal of Government
Interference calculated to bolster up
rule and the concession OF
ocal self government in the South. His
own pledges, while not binding him like
the Foster and Matthews pledges to
settle The whole Southern ENHANCEMENT
III twenty-five minutes. do bind him to
practically the same policy, and we have
no doubt he means religiously to carry
them out.
Year: 1877

PoRr LUDLOW, July, 81, 1877.
Ed. ARGUs:--


A few lines from this place may
be little interesting to the readers
of the ARGUS, as this place is very
seldom heard Of The new building
for the new mill is still being put up
as fast as can be under the circum-
stances, and Mr.. Robb, is just the
gentleman that knows how to do it.
The old mill was shut down yester-
day on account of putting up some
Of the frame work on the new mill
building, and there were quite a
number of h" "blue faces" about town,
principally on account of "John
Barley Corn" being used a little too
much the day before, but to day the
mill is running on full time again.
The new schooner that was launched
last week is about ready to ia le in
lumber. There is but one schoon-
er loading here, she will be loaded
tomorrow and ready for sea. There





are two more vessels due here now
from San Francisco. Some of the
young men Of this place have organ
lied what is called the "Port Lud-
low Variety Tfoop'--not for the
purpose Of fighting the lndians-but
for showing their talent on the stage
before the public, Their first APP
pearance was last Saturday night and
it was a grand success. Next Satur-
day night they will play in China
cum and make folks laugh that have
not done 50 for sometime. They will
also make a trip to Port Townsend
shortly, and everybody should go
to see them--they know how to
make lots of fun.


There is not much doing in the
ship-yard at present, and some of the
carpenters are taking a rest; and so
will |. .. Xxx.
Year: 1877

The proprieiors OF tho brooklyn Theatre, lately
burned intend erecting theatre on the old sitc
The now house will havo seating capacity OF $50
and the stage will DO placoi at tho end OF tho building
where the lobby Tho main entrance will be Oh
johnson street and will be twenty Ave feet widc There
will also be entrance nj the corner OF Washington
and johnson streets. This entrance will lead into
tho main lobby. Tho entrance for tho performers
ami stage hands VIII DO from the wash
,pyton street side, where the entrance to
the burned theatre was located. There will also be
doors leading from the stage and sbody OF tho theatre
through which part of the Audience escape
of nre pane. Besides having ircproof drop cur
tam many new improvements Will be introduced The
building will be commenced IN May and finished about
ScptcuiDcr.
Year: 1877

Remarkable AcrObnttc PerSOrmnaucc OF "


YOunx Lady In HerSircP.


One of the most remarkable exhibit
tions Of somnambulism ever given in this
city took place about one o'clock Satur-
day near the corner of High and Sixth
streets. The principal actor In the serio.
comic drama was an eighteen year-old
miss, named Annie Barton, and she was
first discovered by c. w. Hodges. He
was on his way home when his attention
was attracted by queer-looking object
seated upon the top of grapevine arbor
just over the fence. Stopping, Mr..
Hodges looked at the figure until he
saw it move, when he spoke to it, but
received no answer. At this juncture,
Capt. G. G.. Starkweather, of the Trum-
bull avenue police station, came along
Sixth street on his way home. He was
stopped by Mr.. Hodges, who pointed out
the queer figure, and they were not long
in doubt as to the nature OF the APP
partition. "Its woman" said Capt.
Starkweather, and "she must be asleep"
continued Mr.. Hodges. Arriving at that
conclusion, the men opened the gate,
and, walking to the arbor, called to the
sleeping girl, but received no reply.
Captain Starkweather then began climb


ing up the arbor, at which the giIl
started on lively run, and going the
whole length of the arbor roof, made a
jump, clearing space of about eight
feet, alighting on the roof of woodshed.


This vancouver astonished the men,
WHO awakened Mr.. Thompson and his
family and told them that there was n
sleep-walker upon their woodshed. Soon
Mr.. Thompson and his wife and son
joined Mr.. Hodges and the captain in the
chase. What was their surprise to find
Miss Barton had clambered from the
shed TO the wing, and thence in the apex
of the roof OF the main building, where
she stood quietly leaning against the
chimney. Finally ladder was procured
and young Thompson climbed to the
side of the roof, but, getting there,
found it so covered with snow and ice
that it was impossible for him to reach
the girl. So down he came, and the
ladder was carried TO the front of the
house, where it was put in position with
one end against the roof peak. This
time captain Starkweather took off his
boots and climbed up, The girl stood
quietly until he was within few feet of
her, when she ran down toward the wing,
and sliding went from one roof TO the
other; thence she jumped back to the
grape arbor, and before any of the men
could get to her she jumped to the
ground, and, dashing through n back
gate, ran up High street. The chase
was continued TO the Crawford street
park, where she was captured. Then it
was found that she was completely
dressed, with the exception of hat and
shawl, and that during all of her haz-
ardcus midnight ramble had not received
the slightest injury. She was taken to
the Trumbull avenue police station
until her relatives, being notified, put in
appearance and took her in charge. This
is the second escapade, her friends as
sert, OF the kind in which Miss Barton
has taken part.--Detroh Free Press.
Year: 1877

the trout would have new advantage.
The battle was continued for full twenty
minutes, when the snake managed to get
its tail out of the water and clasped
around the root of one of the willows
mentioned as overhanging the pool. The
battle was then up, for the snake gradually
put coil after coil around the root, with
each one dragging the fish toward the
land. When half its body was coiled it
unloosened its first hold and stretched
the end of its tail out in every direction,
and finding another root, made fast, and
now, using both, dragged the treut out
on the gravel bank. II now had it under
control, and, uncoiling, the snake drag
ged the fish fully ten feet up on the
bank, and suppose would have gorged
him. We killed the snake and replaced
the trout in the water, as VIC thought
that he deserved liberty. He was ap-
parcntly unhurt, and in few moments
darted off. That the water snake OF
California brooks will prey upon the
young of the trout, and also smaller and
less active fishes, have noticed, but
never have seen an attack on fish sc
large or one more hotly contested.
Year: 1877

appointed to appraise the property claim
ed now by the owners of the buildings,
who shall have the privilege of purchase
at the assessed price. Any claimant
failing to pay the assessed price shall
have the privilege OF removing his i'm
provement. The commission shall fix
the amount of land to be purchased by
each claimant, after having properly
plated the ground for Juitable arrange
ment of streets and alleys. The lands
appraised and not taken by claimants
shall be sold at auction, at not less than
the appraised price. The springs will be
under the control of the department of
the interior, and all taxes for the use Of
the water shall go to that depart
ment, under the direction Of superin-
tendent.


All this means new day for the Hot
Springs of Arkansas. Already the hotels
there are improving, and you can land
at the village by rail, twenty-three hours
from st. Louis Cincinnati Commercial.
Year: 1877

Postmaster Key is enduring the innic-
ton of hot rivalry between various firms
to supply the department with postage
stamps, OF which 7O0,O0o0O0 are used every
year is this country.


The treasurer of the United States can
now supply silver coin in reasonable amounts
to bankers and others IN exchange for legal
tenders, fractional currency or national
bank notes, the expressage both ways to be
paid by the party sending the notes. This
notice is intended particularly for the south.
Year: 1877

Dy TOO Mucn Bau Wntshy.


While il is true that there is no
absolute cure ior dipsomania or the dis
eased appetite for ardent spirits, save in
the dipsomaniac' strength to resis.
temptation, there are valuable assistants
10 his physical weaknesses in tho form of
animal and vegetable stimuants, which
he should not despise in fighting the bat
tie against the insidious foe. All who
have been sufferers from the diseased pas
sion for liquor bear testimonysto the TACT
that the craving for alcholic stimulants
is invariably preceded by depression of
the nervous system that is actually in.
supportable, accompanied almost invari-
ably with distate for solid food. What a
Tan is to resort to at this period of his
nilment is most important question.
Ammonia in small doses, taken every
thirty minutes has been recommended /:
but ammonia is not nourishment, nor
will it restore the desire for food. 1t is
the testimony Of many who have tried il
under the circumstances stated that ex-
tract of beef, made palatable with celery
salt and moderate quantity OF black or
red pepper, will afford the required
stimulus, with no bad effects, and at the
same time aid in restoring the tone OF
the stomach. Quassia, calisaya, and
iron should all be brought to assist in
toning up the system and aiding the
digestive and nervous functions, but for
diet nutriment, which will certainly he
az once digestcd and assimilated, there
is nothing to compare to the beef extiact.
It is nothing but solution of Liebig's
extract of beet with celery salt, taken
in hot soda water. ~.
Year: 1877

of April. The claim against Sweeney is that
he is liable in the same way that Tweed was
rendered liable in the suit that was recently
tried against him in which there was ver>
dit for the people of 100000.
Year: 1877

THERE is Il man on West Hill who
hasn't a solitary hair on his head, and
his wife makes him sit in the blue glass
rays five hours day. She says if Pleas
anton isn't the wors. liar in the universe,
she is going to have something to catch
hold OF the next time that man of hers
comes home at o'clock in the morning
from Presidential torchlight process
sion
Year: 1877

NOTHING can be sillier than for a
civilian to fixoff-hand an arbitrary limit
to the number of the army and declare
that it shall not be exceeded. Gen. Nc
Clellan, whose opinions on the subject
are entitled to particular respect, and
who is probably as impartial as any ex-
perienced soldier who knows what
work is required of the army can be
expected to be, holds that our present
army ought to be about doubled, in the
interests of true economy as well as of
its own etiiciency.IN. Y. World.
Year: 1877

REPoRTs are contradictory concern
ing the condition of Senator Morton.
From one source we are informed that
a partial recovery is all that the most
sanguine of his friends now anticipate.
Another report is to the effect that his
mental vigor is nnimpaired, and that
his physicians have strong hopes that
his physical condition will be so
much improved in few months trat he
can again take part in the management
of public affairs.
Year: 1877

Gov. PENNINGTON, of Dakota, is on
the anxious seat for reappointment, his
tenure of Office expiring in few days.
The fact that there are so many
patriotic applicants anxious to serve
Uncle Sam in the capacity of Terri
torial Governor, even if they only run
things as briefly and with no more dig
nifty than the famous Don Quixote,
may result in change of the Dakota
administrative department
Year: 1877

New York, Oct. 26.-Trial judgment
was given by the general term of
the Supreme court yesterday in the
case of Kent VS.. the Quicksilver Min
ing Co. The full bench upholds the
preferred stock and declares its holders
to be entitled to receive out of the net
earnings of the company seven per cent
interest since the first of May, 1870.
Judgment was also given to enjoin the
company and its directors from doing
or procuring any act to be done which
in anywise interferes with the rights of
the preferred stockholder.
Year: 1877

There are those who sincerely doubt the
wisdom of the plan of counting the electoral


vote submitted to the two Houses of Con-


gress by their committees. The friends of


the proposed measure while regretting that


objections should be made will feel no desire


to dispute the honesty OF those entertaining


them. For they are generally entertained in


no captious spirit. The men who fear that


the scheme will not work well in practice


however admirable it be in theory, are dis


posed to recognize the fact that it is accepta-


BILE to the people and they will not press their


objections. They realize that the business


interests of the country, naturally timid, are


heartily in favor of some sort of speedy set


tlement and little disposed to closely examine


or criticse the method adopted to reach so


desirable result. People are wearied of tie


long contest and apprehensive of evil to come
from conflict between the two Houses, and


they will insist, perhaps unreasonably, upon


the proposed plan. They will not stop to ex.
anime il and see if will really work quick
settlement. They will not stop to inquire
how the odd man of the tribunal is to be


chosen. They insist that the experiment


shall be tried. The remedy may not be eff


cacious, but it is better than no attempt at


remedy. Sugar and water and bread pills
are not dsease-destroyers, bnt they amuse
patient and tranquilize his mind.


There are other objectors, Republicans,


who firmly believe that Gov. Hayes has been
elected President, that it is wrong to concede


that any doubt exists, and that by far ths


greater portion of the compromise has been


made by the Republican party. That the
Republicans have yielded much more than
their opponents is true. Itwas to be expected,
for the Republican party has always been
capable of much greater sacrifice than its
opponents when patriotism has demanded
sacrifice. Now, as in the past, it subordin-
ates its ambition to the good OF the country.
As much sacrifice is due of right from the
Democratic party, but it is not expected for
''it is not in the nature of the animal"


There is still a third class of objectors made
up of men who have doubts as to the consti-


tutionality of the compromise. These men


are too apt to subordinate the end to the


means, to act tas though the country was made
for the constitution, instead of the constitu-
tion for the country. They hesita.ed to save


the Union in 1861, because they feared the
| salvation would be unconstitutional. The


same regard for technicalties impedes their
| action now.
Year: 1877

THE Louisiana idea of government seems
to be that the crowd which first obtains pos
session Of the police station house is entitled
to be recognized as the administration of the
State. This method Of settling disputed cleo
tions has its advantages, but unfortunately
they are like the handle of jug-all on one
side. In case the capture of the station
house is effected from without, it is apt to be
accomplished by Democrats who flock there
from force of habit; and if it is effected from
within, it is certain to fall into Democratic
occupation. Could not Gov. Nichols show
some fairer title to the office which he claims ?
Year: 1877

OUR New York letter is printed to-day in
advance OF its usual date of publication. The
importance of the subject of which it treats,
and the deep interest felt in that subject, are
reasons for departing from custom. The
careful attention OF our readers is called to
'ne letter, which sets forth some objections
wnich have doubtless occurred to many who
nave considered the electoral compromise
Year: 1877

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address of the writer In
all cases indispensable, not necessarily tor publication
but as guaranty Of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or reserve eommu-
uications that are not used.
Year: 1877

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate countersigned by Stanley t.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials Of every person claiming to represent
Journal
Year: 1877

When the government desired to bor-
row large sum of money from the i'm
mensely wealthy miser, Foscue, he re-
fused the loan on the plea of poverty.
Fearing, however, that some of bis
neighbors, among whom he was very
unpopular, would report his immense
wealth to the government, he applied his
ingenuity to discover some effectual way
of hiding his gold, should they institute
n search to ascertain the truth OF false
hood of his plea. With great care and
secrecy he dug deep cave i'll his collar;
to this receptacle for his treasure he de-
seconded by ladder, and to the trap
door he attached spring lock, f" that
on shutting it would fastcn of itself.
By-and-byc the miser Disappeared; in
quirics we're made; tho house searched;
woods explored, and the ponds were
dragged, but no Foscue could they find;
and gossips began to conclude that the
miser had fed with his gold to some part
where, unknown, he could be free from
the hands Of the government. Some
time passed on; the house in which he
had lived was sold, and workmen were
busily engaged in its repair. In the
progress of their work they met with the
door of the secret cave, with the key in
the lock outside. They drew back the
doo:, and descended with light. The
first object upon which the lamp reflect
ed was the CHASTITY body of Foscue, the
miHer, and scattered about him were
heavy bags of gold and ponderous chests
of untold treasure; candlestick lay be-
side him on the floor. The worshiper of
mammon had gone into his cave to pay
his devoirs to his golden god, and be-
came sacrifice to his devotion.
Year: 1877

The British consul at Nicolaieff, South
Russia, reports to the foreign office the
discovery of new hair restorer. He
says: In the summer my attention was
drawn to several cases of sudden bald
ness of bullocks, COWS and oxen and the
loss of tails and names among horses.
A former servant of mine, prematurely
bald, whose duty it was to trim my
lamps, had habit of wiping his petro-
-besmeared hands in the scanty
locks which remained to him, and after
three months of lamp trimming expert
ence his dirty habit procured for him q
much finer head of black glossy hair
than he ever possessed before in his
recollection. subsequently tried the
remedy on two retriever spaniels that
had become suddenly bald, with Won
derful success. My experience induced
me to suggest it to the owner of several
black cattle and horses affected as above
stated, and while it stayed the spread Of
the disease among animals in the same
sheds and stables, it effected quick and
radical cure on the animals attacked.
The petroleum should be of the most
refined American qualities, rubbed in
vigorously and quickly with the palm Of
the hand, and applied at intervals of
three days, six or seven times in all, ex-
cept in the case of horses tails and
names, when more applications may be
ranuisita
Year: 1877

Next to the Calumet. conglomerate
stands the Pewabic lode as yielder of
copper. The noticeable mines operating
on this deposit to any extent now are the
Quincy and Franklin. The progress OF
the former has been marked by series
of prosperous years, and in 1876 its pro-
duct was the largest ever obtained in any
twelve months before. The Quincy is
now the deepest mine worked ON the
lake, and it's lode at the lowest point
wrought is rs rich as it ever was in its
upper levels.


The Franklin, Notwithstanding the
mine was badly disabled two years ago
from the treatment it received at tho
hands of the tributers, who for some
time had operated it, afforded more cop
per in 1876 then it ever did before. Com
paratively speaking, this mine is shall
low, and it has o good stretch Of lode.
The success of the industry since it's re-
vival shows that the portion of the
Pcwabic deposit it is working is capable
of being mined proftably under judi
cious management. Barring unforeseen
accidents and drawbacks, the coming
twelve months the Franklin will do bet
ter than it did in 1876, and with the
large amount of virgin ground there is
economically available for years-the
mine, as long as it is kept on the right
track, is a permanencT-onc of the
solid industries of the district.


The company, owing to the 'tattcred
and torn condition the underground and
surface of the mine were left in by the
tributers, has been obliged to expend
large sums of money in repairs, etc.
The working plant above and below is
in frst-class shape The Franklin mill
is now one of tho best on tho lake. With
copper at anything like fair figure dur
ing the next year, the results of the mine
in 1877 will no doubt meet the approba-
ton of it's stockholders, as we'll as those
who have heart i'll the progressive de-
velopment of the mining interest of this
district. .-Portage Lake Mining Ga
zcttc.