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Year: 1876

Any one lingering in the passageway at the
Police Court Wednesday might have seen a
lawyer come out OF the door very suddenly, as
if ne had been helped out, and then turn and
shake his fist at the door as it closed behind
him. If the lingerer could have seen through
the door he would have seen Bailif Barton
drawing bis foot back as though he had Just
delivered vigorous kick. The lawyer was
colored one named Oscar Waring, and Bailiff
Barton had found it necessary to clear the
court room of him because he had become
abusive and insulting to Clerk Prince. Clerk
Prince winked at Marshall Eckloff, Marshall
Fcklotf wiDked at Barton, Barton winked to
himself, and the boisterous attorney was
yanked away from the clerk IS desk and hurried
into the passsgeway, as was first said.


Lawyer Waring yesterday had Bailiff Barton
arraiened in the very court at one end of which
he has presided with so much dignity for so
long time. Justice Mills looked wise and
dismissed the case, as it was not shown that
the bailif was malicious at the time or that
be had done any more than his duty.
Year: 1876

The Commissioners of the District of Colum-
hia have addressed a letter to the board of
police, notifying them that the amount of the
appropriation for the pay of police, S15O, 900,
will be placed at their disposal in monthly in
stallments, and that hereafter payment will be
made of both amounts, that due by the Dis
trict and that BY the United States, at one and
the same time.


1t is probable that the police will receive
their pay for July in few days. 1t is not
yet decided whether the Commissioners can
reserve from the amount of the appropriation
funds tor the care OF station-houses and other
incidental expenses. The question will proba-
bly, be submitted 10 the Attorney General for
settlement
Year: 1876

Printing offices with small facilities can
save money BY having their printing done at
the NLTIoylL REPUBLICAN Job Office. Our
unlimited assortment of job type and fast
presses will enable US to allow twenty per cent.
on all orders.
Year: 1876

don't take down their signs in dull times nor
stop advertising.


Small Handbills printed for seventy five cents
per thousand at the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
Job Office.


Business Cards printed for s225 per thou
sand, at the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Job Office.
Year: 1876

A Chinese Solomon.


An unusual case, showing the
fertility of resource and quickness
Of thought of the better classes of
Chinese, is reported by the North
China Herald from Nankin. Dur


ing the Teaping rebellion a married


Chinaman, resident Of that citv.


Joined a regiment which was order


cd for service against the rebels


He did not return at the end of the
struggle, and nothing being heard
of him for several weeks afterward,
his wife, believing herself widow,
listened to the advances of another
man, who professed love for her.
and pressed his suit so ardently
that she consented to join lots with
his. They went before the proper
authorities, were made husband
and wife, and lived together in con-
jugal happiness, as they believed.


at all events, they were happy.
This continued for a year or two.
when the first husband presented
himself, alive and well. and demand
ed the restoration Of his wife.


"Oh, no." said No. 2, "you left
her, remained away for years, no.
body heard of you, she thought
YOU dead and mourned for YOU
We are married now, and here are
the papers,


No. /, not having heard of the
EXAMPLE of Enoch Arden, probably,
still clamored for his wife, and it
was ultimately decided to take the
matter before the Chension. The
Magistrate listened attentively to
both sides of the story, and at first
appeared puzzled what course to
take. The papers produced by the
second husband were legal, but the
first husband was obdurate, and
would not yield. At length the
told them to leave the
wife in his hands for ten days, and
then both were to come back for
his decision. This was agreed to.


About the fifth or sixth day the
Magistrate, in great haste, sent for
the two men, and with a mournful
countenance informed them that the
wife had been suddenly smitten
with an illness which had proved
fatal, and that she was dead and
he asked the first husband whether
be would take away the body and
provide for the funeral. This man
demured, said he wanted living
wife, not n dead one, and should
have nothing more to do with the
Turning to the other, the
Magistrate put the same question
to him, saying that one of them
must remove the body. The man
said he was very poor, but the de-
ceased had been a good wife to
him; they had loved each other
dearly, and cost what it might, he
would raise the money and pay for
the burial.


every WELL" said the Magistrate,
.then here she is,-take her away
with you"


And drawing aside a curtain he
showed the astonished man the wife,
standing and living and in good
health, before them. 1t being clear
hat the first husband really cared
lothing for her, they willingly abid-
ID by the Magistrates method Of
settling the complication.
Year: 1876

The Cheboygan harbor channel is now
so distinctly marked out that there is no
reason for boats not C ming in the river
when they d sire to do so. There are
four barrel buoys in position at the en-
trance of the harbof, two on the starboard
side painted red, and two on the port side
painted black. The two outer buo,s are
anchored on the line of the banks Of the
channel, in water IA feet deep, natural
depth. The inner bloys are placed on the
same line, in water 10 feet deep, sfter pass
ing the buoys. on the starboard bank of
the channel is row of six piles project
lug six or eight feet above the water. Be-
sides these marks there has been put up
ranges, on the tops of which are flags, on
one red and on the other q white flag,
and at night lamps are lighted ON this


range. Crafts coming into the river will
find no difficulty if they follow the course
as shown by the ranges, or by being
guided by the buoys aud piles, leaving
the piles 30 or 40 feet to the st ,rboard.
Year: 1876




1t is we'll known to our citizens that
the telegraph cable across the straits has
been broken for some time. Last week
parties came up on the st. Joe. for the
purpose of repairing the break, but upon
graphing for the cable and getting it up
they discovered that there was about a
half mile of the cable missing. and of
course without the missing portion moth
ing could be done towards repairing it.
1t was necessary to send to New York
for new cable, which will take a week
or two to procure. In the meantime ali
kilograms for the upper peninsula have
to be sent by the way of Chicago. AS
soon as the cable can be had from New
York it will be relaid.
Year: 1876

At last the construction of the Mar
quette e. Mackinaw road is assured. The
readers of the TRIBUNE are aware that
since the failure of the company of east
ern capitalists to close contract for the
building Of the road. the Marquette COM
pany, the original contractors for its con-
struction, have been negotiating with
reference to taking the contract OH the
basis of their original bid (; which propo-
sitiOn has been under consideration on
the part of the State Board for some
weeks past. Last Monday tho Board OF
Control held the adjourned meeting NEIL
toned in the TRIBUNE Of last week, at
which meeting satisfactory adjustment
of the minor difficulties between the in
terested parties was reached, and the
contract WAS awarded to the Marquette
company, and signed by all the mem
bers of the State Board, on the part of
the state, and by Mr.. w. l.. Wetmore,
president of the company, OH behalf Of
the company. Bonds to the amount of
100000 was given for tho complete and
satisfactory performance Of the contract.
1t is understood that the company will
perfect their arrangements for going to
work with rs little delay as possible, and
that every effort will be made to con-
struct it as rapidly as can be done. The
construction will be commenced from
both ends of the line, in accordance with
the requirements of the State Board. We
congratulate the citizens of the northern
portion of the state OH the fact that this
long needed railroad is at last certain
ty, and that the efforts of Chicago par
ties to retard its construction have been
thwarted.


The indications are that the roads III
the southern peninsula will soon be
pushed forward to the straits, and thus
by the completion of these roads in the
upper and lower peninsulas the two Sec
tions of the state will be more closely
united. and the more rapid settlement of
this northern section and consequent de-
velOpment of its resources be greatly
aided.
Year: 1876

Last Tuesday night vessel loaded
with corn in passing through, the straits
on her way down was so badly damaged
by the ice as to cause her to leak badly,
necessitating her procuring the assistance
of steam pump to enable her to 60 on
her trip. She stopped opposite our har-
Dor and was taken liz charge by the
wrecking tug I4eviathan, Wednesday
morning. Had there been dry dock at
this point it would have been of great
advantage TO her, and saved the owners
the expense of the use of the pump and
tow. The name Of the vessel we did
not ascertain.
Year: 1876

Speaking of the prospects for the lum
ber trade in the valley, the Courier says
'There are a large number of buyers il
the market, prices for lumber and shingles
are well sustained, and the prospects art
certainly very encouraging. Tie mills
are starting much later than usual, which
with the large shortage in the stock O.
logs, can but result i'm better times fol-
the lumbermen Of the valley than has
been experienced in some years. The
progress may be slow but it is sure, an(
we believe on the whole will be satisfac
tory.
Year: 1876

travelling through tnlcA anu taiiSiee
wood, hear kissing, rattling sound.


1t is the warning of the deadly rattle
snake. look towards the sound, and
behold he is coiled, with head erect, al
ready for the deadly spring. l move
aside i'm time to avoid his deadly
fangs. He slowly uncoils himself. and
see sight. than which there is nothing
more disgusting-a death-tlealing, crawl
ing thing, as it moves away, cowardlike
along upon the ground until, at last, il
finds a hiding place to shelter its COW
ardly body from the walking-stfck | have
in my hand. see him no more, but he
gave me fair warning that danger was
near, and move on.


Travelling along the tangled maze OF
life's journey, receive an anonymous
letter. 1t is written in the most friendly
language, yet the writer is my most
deadly enemy. He calls me his friend
and advises me as friend; yet the
bite of the rattlesnake is not more venO-
nous than are the words of this hidden
coward. He dare not meet me face to
face and say what he wishes me to know
but he hides himself under the name Of
your friend,' and a disguised hand
writing covers all.


The furnished wolf utters his dismal
howl, his warning cry, us expecting soOu
to satiate his hunger upon the life blood
which now flows through the veins ol
the deer he is pursuing to death. Beast:
and reptiles never attack without giving
warning cry. The anonymous letter
writer is too cowarily to raise himself
to level with beasts or reptiles. In
stead, he remains hidden. He is where
you can never find him, and there ht
remains, only to throw his poisoned ar
row to pierce you until your heart shal
bleed with sorrow. or with fear, ant
trembling, you say, ''Oh where shall
flee from this mine enemy?'


The anonymous letter-writer-wha'
language is there that can express the
contempt, the utter loathing, the terrible
disgust that all men should have of 81
foul field.. He is too mean too live
move or have being.


The rattlesnake is an angel compared
to him, and | would sooner be incarcer
ated i'm his den with thousands of then
closely encompassing me with their colo
Shiny forms. than undertake to with
stand the silent thruSts Of that misera
BILE, low, degraded wretch, the anoDy.
nous letter-writer.


Human society, polite society, and foI
aught l know, you and /, kind reader
daily tolerate him, but we know it not
tor he is too cOwardly to tell his name
He is so mean that he knows it himself
and will not look you in the face; but
instead away of, and you invOluntarily
are impressed with feelings that an enemy
is in your presence.


SO he remains hidden within himself
you nor no living mortal cannot find
him Do not look for him, it will be nc
use. He is too much coward, and ever
will be. You will receive his letter, his
poisoned fangs pierce your flesh, and
you cannot avoid it, for you do not know
when it comes.
Year: 1876

We learn from the Petoskcy Democrat
Of last week, that Mr.. Crysler was daily
expecting the arrival of his new boat, the
w. w. Wright, which is to run between
that place and Little Traverse. She is a
much larger boat than has heretofore
been employed between those two
places. and is capable of carrying 200
passengers at one trip. This will be
quite an acquisition to our neighboring
towns, and we hope may prove a success
full venture for the proprietor.
Year: 1876

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Kelley have been
to considerable expense in furnishing and
fitting up their tOnsorial parlors, and
claim to have as nice room as is to be
met with in any town, and hope by po-
lite attention and good work to merit a
portion of the patronage of our citizens.
Year: 1876

The following is the text of Minister Wash
burne's lett ar in reply to suggestion that he
permit his name to be used as a candidate for
the Presidency:


have duly received your letter of the 18th
ultlmo, and l need not say how deeply 1 am
touched by its kind and generous spirit.
must confess that have lingering affection
for all those brave men land you were the
chiefest among them) with whom L was asso-
ciated, who fought that magnificent anti-Le
compton fight. Those were times that brought
all true and loyal men together in a common
sympathy, and which nerved the country up to
the level of that tremendous epoch which pre-
ceded the rebellion.


l duly received the copy of the newspaper
to which you refer, and L feel grateful for the
kind feeling which dictated the article but
can only repeat what | have said to others in
that connection, if not to you. L am not vain
figure seriously in that direction. No party
would ever undertake to carry o candidate with
such old fashioned notions as 1 have, aud
whose record is loaded down in opposition to all
the great interests that control political con-
ventlons. While L receive many letters of the
same kind tone as yo1rs am so impressed
with what have here written, that | decline
all action in the way OF candidature; and, in
the end, when the convention comes off and
my name is never mentioned you and other
friends will say that have been wise


And now my dear good friend, putting aside
al idea of my becoming a candidate for the
Presidency under any circumstances, and simp
ly regarding ne as your old associate and friend
believe that shall always be &c. &c.


e. B. WAsHBURNE.
Year: 1876

SOME Philadelphia professors have been
examining Mr.. Edison's "new force' and
have come to the conclusion that the sparks
obtained from the induction coil indicate
form of electrical discharge in which the
direct and reverse currents so rapidly succeed
each other that there is no chance for polarity
to be shown, and hence the presence of cleo
tricity is not revealed by the usual tests. So
they look upon the "new force" as simply
new phase of electricity, which they hope
may be made of great service in telegraphy.
Year: 1876

WITH an annual product of upwards of
eighty millions of dollars of the precious met
ais in this country there seems to be no valid
excuse for delaying resumption or for much
onger continuing in use vaccillating and
irredeemabe currency.
Year: 1876

We do not read anonymous letters and commun-
cations. The and address of the writer are in
ell Indispensable not necessarily publication
but as guaranty of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or reserve eommu-
nications that are not used.
Year: 1876

Any party in want of Office Desks
OF any style we are now prepared to
furnish them at manufacturers whole
sale prices. We will sell a splendid
Roll Top Desk with the entire system
of drawers opened and closed by one
lock, on the combination principle
Price $4,000 Retail price $13O 90.
About the first of Feb, we shall be
prepared to furnish all styles of Show
Gases at manufacturers prices; 25 per
cent. lower than they have ever been
offered in this city.
Year: 1876

TRY Ir.-The cure for a cold in the head
published in this paper yesterday, was
read by one of our subscribers and the
prescription got at E. Bringhurst &
Co.'S, and Immediately tried He called
on US this morning to say that it acted
like a charm, and that it relieved him. of
a terrible cold in the head that had al
most blinded his eyes OF times. We re-
publish the prescristion to-day.
Year: 1876




Says the Ashville On. CO. Pioneer.
On Monday night of last week num-
ber of men met at a house on North Tow
river. Mitchell county, for the purpose
OF general spree. AS usual in such
cases, a quarrel ensued, and in fight
between young man named Davis and
a drunken companion named Tooley, the
former was stabbed in the abdomen, and
portions of the entrails protruded from
the wound. In this condition he was
placed in blanket, pole run through
a loop in the same, and the ends shoul-
dered by two men, who attempted to
carry him where he could get surgical
aid. Their path led along the side of a
rugged mountain, and they had borne
him some distance when the knot through
which the pole ran loosened, and the
wounded man was thrown down the
mountain, his intestines catching on
bushes and winding around him as he
rolled down its precipitous side. He
was alive when picked up, and his friends
carried him to house In the neighbor-
hood. We are informed that an old
midwife was called in to attend him.
She pushed back the entrails and sewed
up the oriice with packthread. Later
in the day DIR. Dugger arrived, who
gave it as his opinion that the operation
had not been properly done-that Davis
"paunch was not in the right position,
and that some of the minor entrails were
missing. This he ascertained by giving
the patient several heavy shakes; he said
"the sound was too hollow" At his
order the man was again ripped open,
while parties were sent in search of the
missing entrails. They found several of
these indispensables to the progress of
digestion, and, hurrying back to the
house, handed them to the M. ID. AS
theJ were very dirty, he rinsed them in
cold water, sprinkled little salt over
them as a preservative, and then put
them in the patient. The wound was re-
sewed, and when our informant left it
was thought that Davis would recover.
If he does, life insurance policy would
be the greatest extravaganza he could
indulge in.
Year: 1876

lBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE.l


WASHINGTON, Oct 16.-There has been con-
,derable discussion Of late regard to the possible
course Of the counting Of electoral votes on the second
wednesday OF February next in case the Presldehai
election should be very close and turn upon the counting
or rejection OF the vote of single state Democrats
here have asserted that in the election OF Gov
Hayes Shouts turn upon accepting the vote OF south
Carolina the House would object and under the twenty
second iOint rule, which provides that either
House persists in obectng to receive tue No'e
OF apy state it shall not be received they
,ropld prevent its being counted and thus
defeat the election Of Hayes Several similar cases have
formed the subject Of discussion here II Is however
fact though not generally known, that thus far the
xLIvth Congress has not adopted any JOINT rules Each
Ccnress enacts its rules The practice has been AZ
tb openng Of the session To pass resolutions adopting
the rules Of the previous Congress- and generally such


resolution passes a matter OF course Al the last
session however the House adopted the rules the SEN
ate failed TO concur and consideration OF the subject


went over under an objection TO present consideration
nv senator Edmuuds. As final result the session closed


without adopting joint rules and the twenty second rue
ten with the rest This left the joint convention for
eouptn the electoral without rules other than
the constitutional provision for its meeting and the open
ING NJ the votes by the President Of the Senate and the
counting Of the same.
Year: 1876

GRAFTING HISrs.-AbOut this time as
the old almanacs have it, lookout for hints
on grating; but with all the good advice
aud plain directions given by the various
papers, there are yet many people who de-
clare they never have any luck ia perform
ing this operation. | once knew an old
CRATER who declared "a scion must be hut
cry before il will grow" which in plain
language simply means that scion laid
away for short time is surer to grow than
one cut fresh from the tree. This theory
IS not confined to the old CRATER alluded TO
above, but has received credeGce among
many skilled houiculturists of the present
time. Certain it is that scion like cut
ting is not injured oy being cut from the
tree prematurely, and laid away with pro-
per care until needed. Some prefer graft
ing very early; / do not. Just previous to
actual growth is the time | select for per-
forming the operation, but like my scions
cut early and preserved in damp soil or
moss, the latter preferred. Be careful to
have the bark on the scion and stock TO ft
accurately. tie tightly, wax thoroughly.
and there is very little risk about the WORK.
-.Correspondence n. Y. Tribune.
Year: 1876

The Lewiston Journal says that sweet
corn may be dried and kcp. as long as de-.
sired. The following Is the method as de-
scribed by an exchange: The corn is gath
cred at the most suitable state for boiling.
not too old nor too green; thin slice is
taken of all around the ear with sharp
knife. taking of as little as possible, ye
cutting the top off from every kernel. Then
with the back of the knife the ears are
scraped. taking out all the inside OF the
Kernels and leaving the skins ana bulls on
the cobs. The milky mass is then spread
on plates. aud dried in quick oven, but
not so quick as to scorch it. After it is
nearly dried, it is put into thin muslin bags
and hung up around the stove until thor
oughly dry.
Year: 1876

MEAT LoAF.-Chop fine whatever cold
meat you may have. fat and lean together,
add pepper, salt and finely chopped onion
two slices ofbread which have been soaked
in milk, and one egg; mix well together
and bake in form. This makes an admira-
BILE tea or breakfast dish.
Year: 1876

ground would right about face, and with q
look OF disgust would proceed homeward.
Your reporter interviewed a friend Of
Gloriana's grandmother, who had heard her
opinion OF the whole matter, which was
given somewhat after the following manner:


81 couldn't help wondering what was the
matter with that gal Gloriana. She would
start to the depot for to 60 off every day,
and when she came back and started up
stairs she would walk as. stiff as ef she had
the rheumatic. followed her yesterday,
and when she got up to her room she on
hitched q regular old-fashioned mountain
wagon-kiver, hoop-poles and all, which she
had hooked on behind her, and as she did
SO she jumped around as spry as canary
bird. She called it. her pull-baek, and |
hoisted it out the window. Ell | hadn't
done this that gal never would have been
able to step on the cars. PuH-backs have
been discarded in Manchester as o part OF
attire.
Year: 1876

Work Delayed.-The bridge across the
canal at the foot of Hull street has been
condemned by the City Engineer as being
unsafe for persons to cross for over month,
and the contract for building new one has
been awarded; but as yet not single thing
has been done towards repairing it. There
is private bridge near by which is used,
but the owners, while they were willing the
city should have the use OF it for short
time, are getting tired Of this long delay.
The City Engineer should see that the
bridge Is repaired at once.
Year: 1876

REMOVAL OF JAILBIRDs.-The female pris-
oners who have heretofore been confined in
the Henrico county Jail were on yesterday
evening at 6 o'clock escorted by squad OF
police to quarters which have lately been
Constructed for them in the city Jail. They
were followed all along the route by large
and curious crowd OF negroes.