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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-07-21
" Bic BAIL WAY
LuxurIes of Modern Travel.
S3u1l

The question which to day M st foltibly
presents itself to the prospective traveller is
not by what line cam earliest reach my
destination ~ Qor running parallel with each
other, the competing lines make the same
average time between their Western and
Eastern terminD, but ''By which route can
travel with the greatest degree of comfort
and of freedom from those annoyances hith-
erto considerated inseperable from journey
of athousand miles or more %
The inquiry is easily answered. Seated in
one of the spacious and luxuriously finished
Drawlng-room coaches peculiar to the broad
guage Erie Railway, running without change
from Cincinnati, Cleveland Dunkirk Buffa-
10 and Rochester to New York, the traveller
finds lacking none of the comforts and con.
venlances OF his own home. Roomy seats.
neat Washing and Dressing rooms. parlors
we'll ventilated and cool in summer. warmed
by steam in winter, and illumined bv gas
when night comes, attentive servants and
view OF the grandest of American scenery.
all combine to transform the formerly slow
and tedious journey into an enhancing pan,
Drama, the termination OF which comes only
too quickly to the beholder. At the Company;s
hotels along the line, the traveller aliphts to
refresh the inner man-eating breakfast iD
Ohio, dinner in Pennsylvania, supper la New
York, yet faring sumptnously and with She
same regularity as If at his own hotel or resi-
dence at home.
Sleeping coaches, well lit and ventilated
and with clean, roomy beds, and all the con.
veniences OF the boudoir are attached toeocb
of the three daily Express trains, guarantee.
ing the traveller, delighted with the noyelties
of the daylight, nights rest as untroubled
as if in his own bed at home.
Prompt arrivals are made at all conpsctino
points, ana passengers on arriving in New
York are delivered either down town in the
business center of the city, or up town in the
immediate vicinity of the leading hotels and
the New York and New Haven Railroad.
Tickets via this popular route can be pur-
chased at all Principal Ticket Offices through
out the country.
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mon, Schoffen-6. Noes-Simmons, Nichols,
FrantZ, Coleman-4.
Aid Glover moved the adoption of the
whole OF the Ordinance.
Ayes-Glover, Dresser, Price, Yule, Simon,
Schoffen, e.
Noes-Simmons, Nichols, Frantz, Coleman
and Mayors Motion carried.
On motion of Aid Glover the Mayor and
Finance Committee were instructed to pro-
cure funds.
Aid Glover moved that the Mayor and Har-
Dor Committee be instructed to dispose of the
old boiler.
On motion of Aid Nichols further work on
the Cemetery grounds, excepting work that
can be done by the Sexton, is suspended.
Ayes and Noes called. Ayes-Dresser, Mich
OILS, Price, Frantz, Yule, Simon, Schoffen,-7.
Noes-Glover, Simmons, Coleman,-3.
Leave of absence for about four weeks was
granted to Marshal j. G. Bubble.
Aid. Glover moved to proceed to the cleo
ton of Chief of Police by ballot. The result
OIL the first ballot was as follows: Whole
number of votes cast were 10 of which j. Dun
neback received 3, A. B. Truesdell 4, w. w.
Baker 3.
Result of second ballot. J. Dunneback re-
ceived 4, A. B. Truesdell3, w. w. Baker 8.
Motion to adjourn was lost.
Result of third ballot. Whole number of
votes cast were 8, ofwhich numberJ. Denne-
back received 8, Truesdell a. Baker l, blank 1.
MOIlon TO aQJOurn was lost.
Fourth ballot. Number Of votes cast were
10, of which J. Dunneback received 3, A. B.
Truesdell 4, Baker 5.
Motion to adjourn was lost by the follow
ing vote Ayes-Glover, Price, Simon, Schof-
fen, 4. Noes-Simmons, Dresser. Nichols,
Frantz, Yule, Coleman, s.
Aid. Glover moved to dispense with the
balloting for Chief of Police till next regular
meeting. Ayes. Glover, Price, Simon,
Schoffen. Yule.
Noes Simmons, Dresser, Nichols, Frantz,
Coleman. Motion carried
Aid. Simmons moved tie appoint Harbor
Master by ballot, which motion was carried,
the result of the ballot was as follows !:
whole number of votes cast 10, of which J. P.
Glover received 8, M Simon 1, B. ?. Price1,
J: P Glover was declared appointed Harbor
Master.
On motion of Aid. Dresser the vote upon
suspension of labor on Cemetery Grounds
was reconsidered. f.tt,sr
Question taken on original motion and
lost. to
On motion the Council then adjourned.
f. w. BECkMANN, City Clerk.
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Yesterday the entire force at r. B. Whit
aker & Co.'s Gravel Foundry went to Racine
to start" the magnificent engine recently
built by them fer MitchelPs Wagon Manufac-
tory in that city. Mr.. Mitchell got up a
princely dinner for the occasion, at which
the boys feastad on everything that was
good, and came home feeling that Kenosha
was not. the only place in the State where
generous, whole-souled men live. W. pre-
sumo "Bob'' would have been supremely
happy if he could have come home on tug
boat. k
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HoWE-In Detroit, Mich, July 18th 1870, George
w. Howe, aged 81 years.
sELWAY AT her home in Beaver Head, Mon
tana Territory, June 18th, 1870, Mrs. Eliza Sell
way, relict OF the late James Selway, OF Pleasant
Prairie
Not one is there among Mrs. Selway's acquaint-
ance, but that will deeply mourn her loss. With
an almost total abnegation Of self her whole life
was devoted to the welfare and happiness of her
family Nor did her good deeds end here; the
poor and afflicted ever found in her q kind and
helping friend. With heart OVERLOOKING with
love and kindness for her fellow creatures, Love
thy neighbor as thyself" shone through every deed
of her life. By her many acts of Kindness and de-
votion, she so won and entwined herself around
the hearts of her family and friends that her mem
DRY will ever be cherished with love and tender.
ness. e
She died as she had Independently, quietly.
After illness of only few hours, her pure spirit
winged its way to the realms of light. never, never
more to know sorrow, pain or death !; and clothed
in her matchless purity and love, she beckons her
children from the ''other SIDE" and bids them
meet her in the great hereafter. t
Dear mother, why should our tears IN sorrow flow,
When God recalls His own,
And bids them leave q world OF woe
For an immortal crown sl
Then. let our sorrows cease to dow,
God has recalled His own;
But let OUT hearts, In every woe,
Still say, Thy will be done. .
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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

REGULAR MEETING, July 18TH, 1870.
Present-Mayor Petit, Aldermen Dresser,
Yule, Frantz, Glover, Simmons, Coleman,
Nichols, Price, Simon, Schoffen.
Minutes of last meeting were read and APP
proved.
The petition of Sohn Benedict and others
to open Street and Alley in Block 2 and 3
from Pearl to Garden streets was referred to
Com. on Streets and Alleys.
The petition of M. Weyer and others asking
to remove culvert on Grant street, I'd Ward,
was also referred to Com. On Streets and AL
leys.
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Literary.

!
BALLoU's MONTHLY MAGAZINE FOR Az.
GUsT.-Prompt to time comes Ballou's Mag
azine for August, freighted with remarkable
store of good things in the shape Of reading
matter. The opening article is an Illustrated
chapter on billiards, and then follows pic
lures of Havana, and several engravings OF
interest to the general reader. Among the
stories are two sea-yarns of the first quality,
several for lady readers, two for children,
and tales of adventure and daring that all
must like On the whole, Ballou's Magazine
is about the best and cheapest magazine to
be found in this or any other country, for it
is only 81 SO per year, or Is cents single copy.
and is for sale at every periodical store in the
United States. Address Themes d Talbot,
Boston, Mass.
GoDEY's LADY's BOOK for August presents
an attractive and varied table of contents
The handsome steel plate engraving in this
number is entitled "Going Home, and repre-
sents the return home of farmer and his
family after days work in the fields. The
literary matter is fully up to the standard,
and the fashion plates are magnificent. a
very pretty song entitled "Sitting in the
Porch, is given in this number. This is the
forty first year of Godey's usefulness, and
the magazine continues to grow better and
better. Philadelphia Louis A Cooley.
ARTHUR's HOME MAGAZINE TOR AUGUST
Among the Ladies Magazines, this is fast tax
ing the lead, not only for the higher charac
ter of its reading, but for the beauty of it's
illustrations. and the fulness and variety Of
its fashion and needlework departments.
Miss Townsend's new story, I" JdcQuel6ne,"
increases in interest with every number ;
while the admirable series of articles on
" Woman's Work and Woman's Wages"
show breadth and common sense in their
treatment of difficult subject, worthy OF all
praise. T. s. Arthur 81 Sons, Philadelphia,
the publishers of this elegant periodical, are
untiriDg in their efforts to make it the leading
Lady's Magazine of the country. Price, So
a year.
THE CHILDREN HOUR, published by T. S.
Arthur & Sons, of Philadelphia, comes to our
table for Augusta as pure. and fresh, and beau
tiful as ever. To our readers we would say,
take as many magazines for your children as
you can afford but whether you take one or
five, be sure that you let them have 6 The
ChSldrea's Hour" The price is only 81 rs a
year, and your children should have it if it
cost twice as much.
T1LToN's JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE FOR
JULY-This splendid and valuable monthly
publication has reached US, and contains as
usual many articles, hints and suggestions of
interest to horticulturists, gardeners and for
ists 1t is illustrated, and gives advice in re-
gard to raising grapes, culture of pears. the
propagation of shrubs, canning of fruit, prun-
ing tomatoes, how to dispose of the currant
worm, and an interesting sketch entitled
+" The Gardens of America" together with a
chapter on Greenhouses. Boston: j. E. Til
ton q Co.
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FL HoRRIBLE.-Just as we are going to press
We learn that party of scaly young
men, shalt seas over," early yester-
day morning overlook family of five by the
name of Cisco short distance southeast of
this city, who were emigrating south from
somewhere in the vicinity of Green Bay, and
literally pounded the whole family to death
Upon realizing the extent of their diabolical
crime, they very coolly went to work and
cut the bodies up, packed them in boxes, and
shipped them south by the accommodation
train this morning. We have not yet
learned the names of the fiends, who are still
at liberty.
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Special Notices.


a WONDERFUL MIcRoscoPE.-Rev. Daniel
Wise, D. D., editor of the New York Sunday
School Advocate, thus speaks of the cele-
brated Craig Microscopic
'tIts simplicity, cbeapness and great mag
nifying power struck me with surprise. Then
was examining fly's eye by its aid. and
was struck with wonder at the skill and pow
er of the Creator which is displayed in its
structure. When I saw statementin an ad-
vertisement that the Craig Microscope mag
nifed one hundred diameters, and could be
bought for $2.75, thought it was one of the
humbugs of the hour, for had paid $40 for
microscope not long before. But now I
find it to be really valuable instrument
which l should like to see introduced into
the families of our readers in place of the
manifold useless toys which please for an
hour and are then destroyed. This micros-
cope would both amuse and instruct them
and | advise every boy and girl who wishes
to know the wonders which lie in little things
to save his money until he has SO rs which
VIII pay for the microscope and the postage
when sent by mail.''
AS holiday gift this microscope is unsur-
passed, being ornamental, instructive amrs.
ing and cheap, and never looses it's interes =.
Agents and dealers supplied on liberal terms.
A sample will be mailed, post paid, to any
address for $2.75, by E. II. Ross, S13 Locust
St., st. Louis, Mo. Read advertisement in
another column. 3m1
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The TRIcHINA SPIRALIs OR Pork WORM
Perhaps it isnot generally known that the
much talked of trichiaa spiralis, or pork worm,
was first discovered in America by DR.. f. C.
Kendall, of Philadelphia, Pa, with that
American instrument known as the Craig
Microscope, costing only $275, after repeat
ed efforts to discover the worm with an i'm
ported microscope, costing $55' "of feebler
power and less reliable This fact DR.. Ken
dali stands ready to prove at any time. The
CRAIG Microscope in neat box with full
directions is mailed anywhere for S2.75, by
E. ii. Ross, 313 Locust St., St Louis, Mo.
Read the advertisement in this paper. 3ml
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-07-21

Capron & Stevens Self Raising Flour is
manufactured from pure Winter Wheat, and
one of the oldest and most reliable Baking
Powders in the eastern states, is chemically
pure, and bolted in the flour when ground
This Self Raising Flour is not intended for
biscuit alone, but for cakes and pastry of
every description. Give it one trial follow
directions, and if it does not give perfect
satisfaction your money will be cheerfully
refunded, as every pound is warranted. Sold
only by Capron & Stevens. Call and get
sample. 2w7
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-07-21

A heavy black cloud spreading over our
city last Tuesday frightened our merchants
into folding up their awnings, shutting doors.
windows, etc. The cloud foated away to
the south, and our devil, who is base ball
list, expresses the opinion that it is suit of
mourning ordered by Chicago on account of
the many defeats of its favorite "White
Stockings - this season.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-07-21

We took stroll through Gideon .Trues-
dell's new Touring mill one day last week.
Workmen are busy putting iii the stones and
machinery of the newest and most approved
pattern, and it will not be long before the
mill will be in full operation. The building
is four stories high with basement, has three
sets of stones, and will cost when completed
about $40. 900.
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10000 MoRE.-The appropriation bill has
finally passed, and Manitowoc will now get
the $4,000 for the completion of her harbor.
When that amount has been expended,
our already splendid harbor will be
improved to such an extent that it
will far surpass any other on Lake
Michigan Who disputes this state
ment ?-Nan;toDoc Tribune.
Next to Kenosha, we believe Chicago
has the best harbor on the Lake. Mani
towoc will have to be contented to rank
as third best
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arrivals and clearances at this port for the
week ending July 10th


ARRIVED.
Sch Hope, Muskegan, As m lumber.
Tug Margaret, Racine, hardware.
Sch Contest, Holland, SO m lumber 10 C wood
81 bark.
Minnie Doak, Pent Water, so m shingles.
Kate Robinson, Buffalo, 425 tons coal.
Wescott, Muskkegan, sc slabs;
Senator, Kingston, Canada, 400 tons pig
Leo, Gr Haven, 90 m lumber
Evelyn, Holland, 25 m lumber, Is slabs.
Contest. s. 63 wood.
Pride, Muskegan, 65 m lumber, 40 hides,
so empty crooks.
Hope, Muskegan, As m lumber.
Restless, Manitowoc. 46 C wood.
Luddington, Fish Creek, 100 wood, 20 C
slabs, so m lumber.
Wescott, Muskegan, So m lumber.
Petrol, Ahnepee, light.
CLEARED.
Tug Margaret, Racine, light.
Sch Hope, .Muskegan, 215 tons hay, $50 blu
oats, tons feed, ton meal Is blu
corn, 2 bbls crackers, 200 lbs butter, 25
bu potatoes
Contest, Holland, wagons,
Minnie Doak, Pent Water, light.
Pride, Muskegan, 316 lbs butter, / Dbl eggs.
Kate Robinson, Milwaukee, light.
Wescott, Muskegan,
Leo, CIR. Haven, :"
E Evelyn, Holland,
4 Pride, Muskagan, 15s Blu oats, 975 lbs but
ter, 100 lbs cheese.
Contest, Squires Pier, light.
Hope, Muskegan. $50 bu oats, AZ tons
hay. 500 lbs butter, 1000 lbs bran, 2 cheese,
SO blu potatoes.
Restless, Yorkville, light.
Luddington, Fish Creek, 20 pkgs H. II
goods, 800 brick.
Petrol, Ahnepee, so Blu oats, 2 tons feed,
2wagons.
Wescott, Muskegan, light.
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THE.CRAIG MICROSCOPE This Microscope
is simplifed and adapted to popular as well
as scientific use. A new optical wonder
This is the only Instrument of high power
which requires no focal adjustment, and
therefore can be readily used by any one, even
by little children. Costing only Two Dollars
and Seventy.fve Cents, by mail, postpaid,
it is within the reach of all in the communi-
ty, and should be on the table of every
Practitioner. Read advertisement in this
paper. SmI
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-07-21

Our senior base ball club have funny hab-
it of changing the name of their organization
every time they are beaten, which has been
done so often that they have exhausted the
category of club names. At present we be-
Iieve they are club without name.
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We have received from the publishers,
Messrs. Redpath & Fall, of Boston, "The Ly-
ceum," being complete list of lecturers,
readers, and musicians, for the season Of 1870
II, and containing short editorial sketches of
each. 1t is designed for circulation among
literary associations throughout the country.
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The match game of base ball played be
tween the "Actives" of Racine and the
" Athletics" of this city, last Saturday, re.
suited in the defeat of the latter-as usual
The Athletics" did some splendid mufing
At the close of the game the score stood As
to Is. -
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MOWER AND REAPER TRIAL.-A grand
Mower and Reaper trial will come off on the
farm of Mr.. Holt, in Pleasant Prairie, next
Saturday, the 23d. The Williams Mower and
Reaper Co., of which Mr. j. d. Esmond is the
agent, have combined machine which they
will enter against auy single Mower or Reap
er, or any combined machine. All mower
and reaper men are cordially invited to be
present and witness the test between the nu-
merous machines.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-07-21

How many housewives are there who have
experienced the difficulty of obtaining good
vinegar. Read the advertisement of w. III.
Bishop in this paper. 3mI
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! Charles Ferry, discharged soldier, com
mitted suicide in the Racine Jail last Sunday
night, by hanging himself with sheet from
the grating of his cell.
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The picnic given by the band in the grove
west of the railroad bridge last Sunday was
we'll patronized, and everyone seemed to en-
joy themselves till late in the afternoon,
when the rain interfered, and drove the most
of the pic-nlcers home
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GREEN CoRN.-The first green corn Of the
season was laid on our table last Thursday
afternoon, by Mr.. Lafayette Cook, Of Somers.
The ears were full and large. Mr.. Cook will
please accept the thanks of Eye Local"
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a farmer near Palmyra, No., on Wednes-
day, found party Of mowers foraging on
his grain and expostulated with them, when
one of them struck him with yoke, frac-
turing the skull, and producing wound
that will probably prove fatal.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-07-21

A prophet in this city says that France will
"walk right away" with Prussia when hostil-
tiles are once commenced. His prophecies
are not safe to bet on-he prophesied when
the rebellion broke out that the south would
soon conquer the north.
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Henry Walker, of this city, last Tuesday
inflicted upon us pail of fine cherries, fol-
which he has our sweetest thanks.
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:" Or motion of of Aid Nichols the following
it bills were allowed under suspension of rules :

On motion of Aid Glover one quarters sal
airy was allowed to City Clerk.
On motion of Aid Frantz the Marshal was
allowed one quarters salary.
On motion of Aid Yule the Assessor was
allowed the amount of his salary. X.
On motion of Aid Price VIM. Burt was al
lowed $50 on his bill, and the balance of bill
of $50 referred to Com on Fire Department
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-07-21

Corn and potatoes in this county are in
first rate ondition-farners say they were
never better. Wheat, oats and barley, will
fall considerably below the average yield.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-07-21

Some Ruthless cuss connected with the
Lawrence (Kansas) Tribune thinks to tantal-
lie us by telling Of a small radish only twelve
inches long and four inches in diameter
about the size of our ordinary string beans
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of Bliss Pop quite an item in the business
of the saloons and groceries in this CITY, We
notice some of our citizens have occasion to
"pop up" quite often.
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LILLIPUTIANs.- Commodor Foote and sis
ter, with several others gave two fine enter
tainments at Simmons Hall last Tuesday
afternoon and evening. The Commodore has
been before the public for some time, and is
pretty well known. His sister, the &c Fairy
Queen" is the minutest specimen of human
ity we have ever seen, is very intelligent and
sady-like. and is an immense favorite with
the ladies and children. Together, they gave
some laughable burlesques, songs, dances,
etc., assisted. by Miss Nestel, pianist, Mr..
Clifford, violinist, and others. The entertain
ments were of first-rate order, and were
we'll patronized by our citizens.
During the evening entertainment some
young rowdies on the street near the Hall
door started the cry of fire, "just for fun,'
causing somewhat of panic among the ~u-
dience, which was soon quieted however.
Charles Forbes, one of the best advertising
agents in the country, joined the party at
this place and will pilot them around Wiscon-
sin and Illinois,
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Hon. M. H. Carpenters speech on the Nat
uralization Laws, delivered in the Senate or
the 4th inst, may be found on the inside oil
this issue. Tbs speech is short and to the
point, and will interest the reader.
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A SCIENTIFIC WoNDEg.-T Craig Micro
scope adapted to popular and scientific use.
Read the advertisement. Price, So. rs. 3mI
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Wallace Mygatt sells some fine furniture
on Market Square at one o'clock p. M, next
Saturday. Among other things, fine knit
ting machine will be sold.
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Joseph Mcdonald. living in Brighton, los
a two year old colt by lightning early las
Thursday morning.
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Fresh Eggs and Yellow Butter can always
be had. Read the advertisement g Greatest
Work of the Age" in this paper. 3m1
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BILLS REFERRED.

On motion Of Aid Glover the report of the
Treasurer was referred to the Finance Com.
to report at next regular meeting.
The question of passing Ordinance No. GA,
laid over from last regular meeting, was then
taken up, and reading of the said Ordinance
asked. The Ordinance was then read as fol-
lows: