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Year: 1872

A PATHETIC AFFA1R.-We like to get
hold of really pathetic occurrence, even
if we have to go as far west as Wiscon-
sin for it. A Madison paper tells how
green couple from country town IN
that State made miss of their honey
moon, in this wise: After seeing the
minister, John and his bride, who had
scarcely ever been out of sight of home
before, took the cars for Chicago. They
went to hotel, and leaving her in the
parlor, John went out to view the ruins.
He got lost, and not knowing the name
of his tavern. wandered about disconso-
late AS night came on he was in dis
pair, and after wandering about for a
time, the fear of being arrested as a
vagrant and having to pass the night in
a station, so affected him that he made
his way to the depot, took the eleven
| o'clock train for Milwaukee and the
next day reached home, a bereaved and
disconsolate individual. The girl was
sensible, and after shedding a few tears,
| called for room, retired and enjoyed a
good nights rest. The next day she
waited till the afternoon train and reach
home that night. John had faith that
she would return, and was at the depot
on the lookout. The train stopped, they
rushed into each others arms, and In
the present bliss forgot all the woes Of
the past. John says he might be mar
ried forty times, but he will never go Oh
| anothar xvaddino sstower
Year: 1872

reverie. In the opening proceedings she
took no interest whatever. She sat with her
eyes on the floor, and only lifted them when
her counsel turned to her to make some re-
mark. Her veil was kept down closely over
her lace, and her features were almost entire
ly hidden from the eager curious gaze of the
crowd. Later in the day, when the names of
the jurors were called, she manifested slight
degree of interest; but when, one after an
other, they were excused because they enter
tanned opinions, she seemed to gather from
the circumstance knowledge of how little
sympathy there was in the cold, hard faces
about her. For while she listened, but
soon sank back in her chair, evidently dis
when listening to the questioning of an idiot,
who was on the stand under examination as
to his qualifications to sit on jury; but it
was sickly mournful smile, and passed
away as quickly as it came"
Year: 1872

LAURA FAIR is again undergoing the pho
tographs of the reporters, She is known as
the ''woman in black" and has evidently
made. up her mind to the sad, mournful and
interesting business. GAS she came in,"
says one description of her, ''the crowd made
passage way, through which she walked
with firm step. She was dressed as usual,
in deep black-black silk dress, black hat and
veil and black gloves. Everything was black
except her face, which was as white as
Parian marble. Her golden curls trailed
down through the sombre folds of her veil,
and seemed like rays of sunlight streaming
through blackened cloud. She seated her
self at the lawyers table, and resting her
head on her hand, seemed lost in sad, sad
Year: 1872

Ajury was brought into court in order that
one of their number might be instructed upon
the following point of law: 'If I believe that
the evidence was one way, and the other
eleven believe different, does that justify any
other juryman in knocking me down with a
chair? The judge answered in general
terms. o t N t- a#&
Year: 1872

Louisville husbands are well trained One
ofthem recently submitted to a cowhiding
from his wife at his place of business, and
when she had finished, meekly picked up the
baby and walked home with her.
Year: 1872

Novelty is possible even in so commonplace
thing as murder. Mr.. Smith of Oregon
took several chances in rattle for lady's
watch, but having thrown all but one and be-
ing unlucky, he asked Mr.. Miller to throw
that for him. This throw won the watch,
but as Miller had won it for him, Smith let
him have it to give to his wife. Miller took
the gift to her, and now he has killed Smith
for making his wife presents.
Year: 1872

The poor hydropathists have been treated
to a very cold shower bath. A British sacant
has discovered that cold water is not cure
for rheumatism, for whales have it, who live
in the cold water all the time.
Year: 1872

One of the Mesdames Brigham Young has
been paying visit to Chicago, and they say
that the competitive attention shown her by
divorce lawyers who were anxious to get the
business of the family was something quite
overwhelming,
Year: 1872

A Bloomington, Ind, jeweller advertises
himself by furnishing an item in which it is
stated that a burglar entered his shop with in
tent to steal but retreated screaming 'fire'
terrified by the glare of diamond the size of
a teacup.
Year: 1872

DELAY. The regular issue of our pa
per has been delayed one day by the
aon-arrival of the Portland steamer with
raper which was due here two weeks
ago. We waited in expectation till the
LAST hour and then telegraphed to Olym-
pia for enough for this issue.
Year: 1872

STOCKS LESS ACTIVE, BUT STRONG.


The stock market displayed rather less anma-
tion taking the day all through in comparison with
the earlier activity OF the week, but the specula
ton was decidedly on the bullish side, with the
suit eventually Of general, and in some in
stances, considerable advance in prices The wider
knowledge OF the new issue of greenbacks as pub
lished in the papers In the morning, gave the mar
ket an early sendof the leader in this rise being
Northwestern which advanced to S4l< on the spe-
cial influence of an announcement that an injunc-
tion had been granted By Judge Ingraham


RESTRAINING THE ISSUE OF BONDS
or stock by the directors Of the road until the coh
sent was had of two-thlrds of the stockholders.
The injunction is temporary, but II made perma-
nent will greatly inure to the advantage Of the
'bul' clique, who hold more than enough stock to
prevent such an issue. Indeed the ''corner', upon
the 'shorts' is tightening daily, and the venerable
Mr. Drew is learning how it feels to be subjected to
the painful experience he has so often compelled
others to undergo At this same period OF the day
IT. was also announced that the telegraph COM
panies had raised their tolls about ~ per cent
whcreupon Western Union ran up from 7sA to 79sS
Toward noon there was


A GENERAL RELAPSE


under heavy sales and Northwestern receded to
slN, while Pacific MAIL which had risen to 95X,
fell back to 93K, the decline being assisted by
the engagement OF so large an amount of
specie for export tomorrow. In the az
ternoon there was fresh upward turn, led by
Western Union, which was newly inspired by
statement that the company had applied for an
Injunction restraining their rivals from using an es-
sentia


PIECE OF MECHANISM


in telegraphc equipment, the patent for which had
been bought by and was now exclusively owned by
the Western Union ine The article referred to is the
device on every telegraphers table, with which he
breaks and closes the electric circuit and which.
cannot be dispensed with. Hcreupon western
Union advanced to 79X, while Northwestern re-
covered to s3s. In this closing squirt Of activity
Rock Island and wabash conspicuously shared, the
former because of the logic contained in the in
junction against the new issue of Northwestern,
and the latter by reason OF movement credited to
Mr.. Drew, whose object may be possibly


BALANCING OF LOSSES


on the "bear'' side In Northwestern. Erie was
steady and dull in the absence Of quotations from
London. The new mortgage bonds OF the Central
Railroad to bear interest at seven per cent cur
rency, and not six per cent gold at first contem
plated. This will prove mistake on the part OF
the directors, unless they take proper to
the full value OF thirty-year seven per cent first
mortgage bond on such q road as the New York
Central. II six per cent loan could be negotiated
at par, the seven per cent bonds ought to command
a handsome premium and be a prime investment
In the closing rise referred to Rock Island sold at
11o1s and wabash at 72X.


HIGHEST AND LOWEST PRICES.


The following table shows the highest and lowest
Year: 1872

The following is an abstract Of reports made to
tho Comptroller OF the Currency, showing the con.
diton OF the national banks in the city OF New York
at the close OF business Thursday, the Sd day Of
october, 1879
Year: 1872

To Drive RATS AWAY WITHOUT Pol;
soN-This is followed chiefly in Paris oy
men who make it specialsbuiness', Ihey
take deep, tub with water on the , potion,
and little elevation in the middle like an
island, on which is only place for just one
rat to sit on. The top'is covered and mas q
large balanced valve, opening DOWNWARD
on the middle of this valve piece OF 1r,ea
pork or cheese is fixed, and when arat walks
pn It to eet the cheese. the valve goes down,
drons the rat in the water. and moves paok se.S
in position. A road is made from a rat
hole to the top of the tub, by means OF a
niece of board rubbed with cheese, so as to
make the walk attractive for the rats. In
the course of a single night, some ten or
twenty. or even more rats may 60 down, and
if the island was not there they would be
found most all alive in the morning qnletly
swimming round; but the provision of the
little island, saves the trouble of killing
them, because their egotistic instinct OF
sclf.prcservation causes them to fight tor the
exclusive possession of the island: on Wh,ch'
in the morning the strongest rat is io'lna !, III
solitary possession; all the others being Kill
ed and drown around him.
Year: 1872

this State now in, Or which may hereafter
come into the possession of said financial
agent, or any part or parts thereof; and up
pom the due payment and satisfaction on the
part of said financial agent. of any demands
arising on such settlement or adjustment, to
execute and deliver to him full release
and discharge for all liability to this State
by reason Of any matter or thing done in
the course of such financial agency. That
said financial board shall render statement
of the settlement with the financial agency
to tho comptroller general of the State thir-
ty days prior to- the meeting Of the next
General Assembly.


Sec. g. That this act shall take effect im-
mediately after its passage.


Approved March l3, 1872.
Year: 1872

An Act relating to the Financial Agent Of


the State of South Carolina i'll the city OF


New York.


Section |. BE it enacted by the Senate
and House of Representatives of the State
Of South Carolina. now met and sitting in
General Assembly, and the authority Of the
same. =.


That the financial board of this State Is
hereby authorized and required forthwith to
adjust and settle the claims, demands ,;t ano
oncc relating the financial agent Oh 'nls m
State in the city Of New York, and 70 re-
ceivc any balance which on adjustment may
found to he owing to this State by the sa'o
financial agent, or for which said hnancla
agent may be or become liable to THIS State
also foc al! property Or effects belonging. tf
Year: 1872

An Indiana man, made uncomfortable by
some sand that had got under the piece Of
scalp which the Indians left him when they
stood him on his head fifteen years ago, has
been relieved by surgical operation
Year: 1872

WHEN the skilfu1 surgeons from the
operating rooms raise their voices against
high-heeled boots, it is time for young la
dies to pause and listen. At this period
they can choose between high. heels and the
operating knife. In short time 1t maybe
the latter or permanent lameness.
Year: 1872

Coon MAN We like to see a man keep
his family posted on current affairs like the
man at Terre Haute, who gently reclines on
the grass in the rear OF the house, and
reads the newspapers aloud to his wife,
while she prepares the wood for the cook
irg stove.
Year: 1872

The Inconvenience of building a city
on side bill are illustrated in this melan-
chely incident, related in Western paper:
"An individual at work in the cellar Of a
house in Kansas City, the other day, tell
out and was dashed on the roofs of the two
story buildings at the foot of the hill"
Year: 1872

HRridgeport man spent three quarters
Of an hour the other evening in trying to
pick up piece of moonshine from his
doorstep, which lie fondly faneied to be a
newspaper. His afflicted wife finally came
out, brought him to consciousness by the
aid Of a loose fence picket, and steadied
his tottering steps into the house.
Year: 1872

An inquiring man thrust his fingers in.
to horses mouth to see how many teeth
he had The horse closed his mouth to
see how many fingers the man had. The
curiosity of each was fully satisfied.
Year: 1872

Walker, Michigan, is sunk in the deep
est grief A barn burned down, and ow-
ing to the scarcity of water, the people
were obliged to waste forty barrels of cider
in extinguishing the flames.
Year: 1872

ened, falling hair checked, and bald
ness often, though not always, cured
by its use. Nothing can restore the
hair where the follicles are destroyed,
or the glands atrophied and decayed.
But such as remain can be saved for
usefulness by this application. Instead
of fouliag the hair with a pasty sedi-
ment, it will keepit clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling off, and
consequently prevent badness. Free
from those deleterious substances which
make some preparations dangerous and


linrious to the hair, the Vigor can


y benefit but not harm it. If wanted


,rrely for a
Year: 1872

RAILROAD excitement rams high along the
proposed line via Mihn, Highland, &c.
Meetings are being he'd in almost every
school district in two or three Of the Grant
county towns and in the western part of Lin.
den and southern part Of Highland in this
county. strong effort is being made to
raise 100000 in accordance with Mr.. Cobb's
proposition, and many people seem confident
Of success Within month no doubt it will
be asccrtaned whether the desired amount
can be raised along the proposed line or not
Year: 1872

lf any readers of the TRIBUNE go to the
ancient village of Linden (alias Peddler'
Creek and fail to call on Ingram at the Union
Hotel, they will do as foolish a thing AS to 20
to France and not see Paris. We are led to
and been entertained by Ingram and his wor-
thy "better half, few days ago.


In the same connection we may mention
that Quleush IL Kneal, the blacksmilhs of
Linden, are still driving a lively business and
daily spreading their reputation as two Of the
best mechanics in the west
Year: 1872

TIE Second Adyentists have been lsboring
at Hazel Green for several weeks past TO con
vince the 'Greenies' of the coming of Him
who spake Forgive them Heavenly Father
for they know not what they do"
Year: 1872

California has lately enjoyed a.sensation
little outside of the general run. 1t ap.
pears that recently a book-keeper ola large
-four mill Of that city was in the habit Of
giving "good day." to an individual who
often passed the mills. One day, after
conversation the unknown mau requested
the book-keeper's company at dinner =
The offer was not refused and both enjoy
ed sumpluous repast, during which sun
dry BOTTLES champagne were disposed Of
This performance is the last the book-keep.
er recollects until the following morning,
when be found himself on board an ont
ward bound ship. He was Of course con-
6ued and when he had partially collected
bis senses, he demanded an explanation
from the mate aud afterward from the cap
tain, the latter officer produced papers Of
agreement sigued by the book keeper TO
make voyage in The ship as common
sailor. The young man could not deny
tho signature, though he satisfied himself
that he had been unconscious when it wos
obtained. As SIS had been paid by the
ships company for that signature the un,
fortunate young man was compelled to pro-
duce an equal amount before he was per.
mitted to depart This we conceive to
have been one Of the boldest cases of
"shauhaeiug" from civilized port that
We have record Of. The case is being
worked up by detectives, and if the rascal
who abducted the young man is caught be
will find that oil is not lovely in vlllaluy.
Bulletin.
Year: 1872

A jersey paper tells very interesting
story Of a little boy in that State. He was
climbing an apple tree, and when upon
the topmost limb he slipped and fell to the
ground. He was picked up and carried to
the house 10 an iusensiblc condition. AZ
Ter watching by his bedside through many
weary hours, his mother perceived signs
Of returning consciousness. Leaning ov-
er him she asked it there was anything she
could do for him, now that be began to
feel better? Should she bathe bis forehead
or change his pillow, or fan him? Open
ing bis eyes languidly, and looking at her
the little sufferer said: II want a pair Of
pants with pocko. behind" 1t is need,
less to say that be got them without unua.
cessary delay.
Year: 1872

All legal advertisements must be paid Tor
before the Proof of Publication can be obtained
Plaintiffs are required by law to pay the cost
Of Orders Of Publication before the Proof OF
Publication is ISSUED.
Year: 1872

A WouLD-BEs PARRIcDE eFonED.-
From gentleman residing in Healds-
burg, Cal, we have obtained the par
ticulars of an atrocious plot laid by, the
son Of a wealthy gentleman of that
place to kill his father for the purpose
of obtaining his property. It seems
that the son, a young man of about
twenty-one, would fall heir to-quite a
considerable property upon, the death
of his father. Tired of waiting for
this event to occur by natural means,
the horrid thought presented itself to
him to bring about by violence the end
which he so ardently desired. He ar
ranged the following plan: He pro-
cured for his accomplice lad about
eighteen years old, who was to do the
deed during the absence of the son. A
pistol was procured and rloded by the
latter, and given to the younger.
What arrangements had been made b.
tween them e 70 eonnpensskian We ars
nOf informed. The deed was to havs
been performed two or three nights ago
but just previous to the fatal oct, the
Year: 1872

: An EXPERIENCE NOT WORTH REPEAT
1xG.-7Az young blacksmith of Fert
Smith, Ark, named Engelebert Shuber,
not long since discovereda a canoe lodged
on q drift-pile in the Arkansas River,
and resolved to secure it. For this
purpose he tied two logs together with
grapevines, and pushed out into the
stream, which atthat point Is very deep
and rapid. About seventy-hve yards
from the shore his craft encountered
one of those huge wayfaring logs so
common in western streams, and was
driven to peices by the shock. Shuber.
as his only chance, leaped' upon the
slippery log, and clung for his life.
A companion who saw him start out
went back to town for help, but when
it arrived it was nearly dark and a nor
'thern hurricane had set in, dashing the
icy waves over the log which was the
young mans salvation, and though his
friends attempted to reach him every
scow and fatboat which was put out
swamped at once, and they were obliged
to leave him to the almost certain fate
Of lingering and painful death. All
that night he remained upon the ICY
coated log exposed to the gale, washed


a
a solid armor of ice, and tumbled about
by the currents of the river. The next
morning it was reported in town that
he was seen on the log stiff in death /.
When they reached him however. he
was still alive, but with his face and
limbs fearfully frozen. He had been
eighteen hours upon the log.-l En-
chance.
Year: 1872

Ralph Waldo Emerson ted
Il great truth when he said the
farmer had, confded to him,
the gravest of all trusts. In
the gigantic household of ma
ture lie stands at the door of the
bread-rOom and weighs to each
his loaf. Tie glory of the far
mer is that, in the division of
labor, it is his part to create
All trade rests at last on his
primitive authority. He stands
close to nature; he obtains from
the earth the bread and the
meat. The food which was not
he causes to be- The first far
mer was the first man. Men do
not like hard work, but every
one has an exceptional respect
for tillage, and Il feeling that
this is the original calling of
his race, that he himself is only
excused from it by some cir
cumstances which made him
delegate it for time to other
hands. If he had not soIue
skill which recommends him
to the farmer, some product for
which the farmer gives him
corn, he must himself return
into his due place among the
planters. And the profession
has in all eyes its ancient charm
as standing nearest to God, the
! first cause. Then the beauty
of nature, the tranquility and
innocence of the countryman,
his independence, and his pleas
ing arts-the care of bees, of
poultry; of sheep, of cows, the
dairy, the care Ofhay, of fruits,
of orchards and forests, and the
reaction of these on the work.
man in giving him a strength
and palm dignity, like the face
and manners of natare--all men
acknowledge. All men keep
the farm in reserve as an asy-
lum, where, i'll case of mis-.
chance, to hide their poverty,
or a solitude ifthey do not sue
ceed in society.


Mobile Register.
Year: 1872

BEHIND THE CURTAIN.-The
following, from the Picayune, re-
quireS no comment:


Saturday, the Governor and his
lictOrS, or part Of them, held a
caucus. His excellency made a
speech, not unlike speeches found
in Milton's Paradise Lost. He
told his friends that he would in-
form them what amendments to
propose to the corrupt bills of
which the people complain; that
his late message was "all a blind"
they must 60 for mock reform
not for any measure that would
decrease his power or influence.
Privately he went about among
the most truSty, ani told them
that they understood him. lie
told them that in a few days their
laborS would be over and that they
would have no trouble about the
matter.


Carr proposed to put the regis
tration bill as amended through
the House to its third reading,
and there let it die. But it is nC
improvement on the old bill which
it is proposed TO amend. War
moth told his men that after the
Legislature adjourned he would
tell the people that lie tried his
best to have reform bills passed
but that he could not control the
Legislature. The same old farce
so oft repeated. The people un
derstand this business perfectly
Year: 1872

Speaking of theoretical farming,
Josh Billings says he once knew a
man who wouldn't even set a gate
post without having the ground
analysed to see if it possessed the
proper ingredients for post holes.
Year: 1872

Tnn school for deaf and dumb pu-
pils is cited as illustrative Of the mute
ability Of humanity.


From grave to gay is not such a great
transmission after ALL In both moods
a man may be equally amusing,
Year: 1872

CAUSE OF TILE DELAY OF THE CHESAPEAKE
AND Ono TRAIN YESTERDAY EvESNG.-The
eastward-boupd mail train on the Ches1-


peake and Ohio railroad, due here at o:39
Yesterday afternoon, did not reach the city
until after 8 O'Clock. The delay was occa-
stoned ten miles west Of Coyngton. AT that
point about two hundred and fifty cords of
wood were burned, and, 1t is supposed, By
stragglers who were coming in from the
west. The fire was communicated to the
ties, and about four hundred feet Of the track
thus rendered unsafe for the passage OF the
train until it could be relaid and new ties
substituted.


a large force Of hands were promptly set
to work and much Of the lost time made up
between Covington and Richmond. No
blame is attached to any of the employee;
of the company, and no accident occurred
from ,he temporary injury to the railroad.
Year: 1872

The publishers Of the Religious Herald announce
that they will publish SIXTEEN THOUSAND Of their
next weeks issue; and add " The business men OF
Baltimore, Richmond, aud the South should re-
member that they can reach eight times US many
readers through the Herald as In o paper Of the
ordinary circulation"


Considering lis immense circulation and Its mode
rate charges those who would reach the eye of the
public should acnd their cards to the Herald Office
Ills Min street.