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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09
FROM ARKANSAS.
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LITTLE Rock, Ark. Oct. 18th, 1871,
Mr.. EDITOR Il haYe just been reading in
The Irder some remarks OF yours, about the
s. ate of temperance. or rather of intemper-
ance, in our beautiful city, and am
glad some one has at last found courage
to speak. But fear your appeal to
the Common Council, or men in high places,
to stay this evil, will be in vain. When, to
my certain knowledge, members of that
august body, not only like drop themselves
but think it fam to induce others-black men
or white-to imbibe enough TO make them
selves ridiculous not only young men of
talent and good ability" but old men with
gray hairs, and families depending on them.
are being drawn into this m8lstrom, Men
who have tried, anG tried again, TO stem
the tide and make themselves new name,
are thrown back and destroyed by those
whose position and money standing, lead
them to defy public opinion and public enter
prise in this direction. That such state OF
things exists on the Sabbath, is disgrace to
any decent community.
The noise of he carousing il those saloons
on Main street reaches the Court House and
even to the Episcopal church on Market
street, destroying all the harmony and sacred
quiet of the day. For over ten years have
watched the human tide that ebbed and
flowed along that street, and on an average
have seen two or three drunken men a day,
staggering in the streets.
Poor Kcnosha The debt could not crush
it, or the fires consume it, but the floods of
liquor that are poured down the threats of
lis citizens, will soon drown the conscience
and intellect of the place God save the
remnant I had the curiosity to ride out to
he Arkansas State Fair, now being held in
this place, just to see how a southern crowd
would compare with our''law abiding north, -
and to my astonishment, saw but one drunk
en- man, and he white, although one third OF
those present were negroes. and the majority
of the other two-thrds, common people, and
betting men at that for the principal fea.
ture of the fair seems to be the races, and al
though the excitement ran high there was nc
disorder (Mem-I do not make prac ice
"f attending races-tbat was an incidental
feature of the case to me- The chief display
was of stock. While riding daily through the
ci'y, l have been looking for repetition 10
he saloons and crowds OF loafers that grace(?
almost every street aud crossing at home
hat don't see them. One reason may be
that the great amount of business going on
occupied the minds and hands of the inhabi-
tants to such an extent that they have no
time to loaf. Idleness is the mot her of vice,
and specially of intemperance. ask with
you Is there no remedy ? see none but in
withholding he license to sell death and de.
Structien Excuse this long letter, and OF
! TO" this reform with qvM. | truly believe
there is honor and law enough in Keuosha &c
save it yet.
Respectfully,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09
SH RIFFS SAL

~ HlIlae OF an execution issued out of the Cir
u our IN and for che uounty Of Kenosha, state
y Wisconsin, in favor OF Norman Clarke and
una! Goods ha' ;c17 and Real Estate of Orrin j.
Ishe Cd c nGaIFing d@G AUGUST Nh 1871, 10 me di
&c, "a anu aellVerGd' have for the want of goods
aHed upon and aken all the right title and inter,
81 Mmca 'hG said defendant Orrin j. Benedict had
On the @7th day of Apdl1Sn, or slnytimc thereaf-
laii OF ec,i"n number eleven Q1), Township one
= "of,9 o. range JWenty-one l2D east, which lies
IorlH ~ me centre OF the kenosha, Rockford &,
ocN Island kali Road in thc town of Bristol in the
.}9'mjy If AenOsha and State off wisconsin. Which
l.f9,%l9 properly shall expose and sell at Pub
ne Conr House in the city Of Kenosha, on Friday,
nc "a day Of November A. d. 1871, at 10 O'Clock
IN thc forenoon of thar day.
Daied Sherih's Oaice Kenosha, Oct 9th, 1871
JOHN LUCAS,
OWN Sheriff Of Kenosha County, Wis
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

Modern Greek fire is a solution OF
phosphorus in bisulphide of carbon.
When this solution is poured upon paper,
rags or shavings, the bisulphide evapor
ates rapidly and leaves the phosphorus in
1t takes fire spontaneously. 1t furnishes
the means OF performing a very pretty
lecture-loom experiment, but,as an incen
diary agent, it is worthless, for the sim
pie reason that 1t does not set fire to even
the thinnest and driest boards. The
phosphorus in burning produces fus
IDLE and non volatile compound, and
this glazes over all objects in its vicinity
and protects them from the action of the
flames
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Circuit Court, Ken0sha County.

81 luminous. The State of Wisconsin TO Mary
BOrzes- '
You are hereby summoned and required to an
-Wer The complaint in this action, which is filed in
he office Of The clerk of the Circuit Court for Kc-
4osha County at his office in the city of Kenosha,
4'd 10 > rye copy Of your answer OH me at my Of
ice Ill he city and county of Kenosha and State of
isco"sin. within twenty days after the service
iereo exclusive of the day of sucf service aud IL
fou fail 10 answer the complaint as aforesaid the
oiuntl1 VIII apply to the Court for the relief de-
"ded in the complaint.
Dated Kenosha, August 10th, A. D. 1871.
MYRON A. BAKER, Kenosha, Wis.,
6W21 Plaintiffs Attorney
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Fl. NJ. BOURNE.
Respectfully,

LECTURE AT SIMMONS HALL SATURDAY
EVENING. MEN AND THEIR WH1Ms-Matil,
da Fletcher will lecture at Simmons Hall,
Saturday Evening. Subject MEN AND THEIR
WHIMs.
We take the following notices from the
Lyceuno Magazine published oy the Lyceum
Bureau, Boston.
Matilda Fletcher recently visited our Capt.
tai and by invitation Of the Assembly, pre-
scented lecture to a large and Intelligent au
dienee. 1t was uniformly pronounced to be
very entertaining and meritOriOus. We be
speak for her wherever she may go, that
courtesy and consideration which her talent,
her noble purpose, and her personal worth
mess mert.-Thad. G.. Pound, Lieut. Coy.
Samuel Pratt, w. P Lynde, Chas G. vii.
liams, VIM. 7. Price David Taylor Nelson
Williams, w. IT Kershaw, Hamilton II. Gray,
and Henry Stephens, Senators.
"Her correct and impressive elocution en-
chained the audience; while the fine images,
vigorous sentiment, and sharp hits of The
lecture elected deep and unfailing attention"
Chicago Republican.
''She is handsome and talented young
lady. Her lecture was received with close at
tention and applause by the audience, and
abOunded in good sense, wit. and earnest
pathos. st Paul Press, MINI.
"Her lecture was replete with logical facts,
good sense, and truths, which had telling
effect upon those present. She is exceeding
ly pleasant and engaging in her manner, and
in personal appearance prepossessing and at
traetive.-Lao0l e'ace Kansas Tribune.
She is an easy, graceful, and elegant
speaker. and thoroughly understands her
subject "-Lockport ~ " Daily Union
The foregoing notices, with others hereto.
fore published, are sufficient to justify the
public in expecting an able, interesting and
logical lecture, from graceful, elegant and
eloquent speaker. Some of our exchanges
of this state compare Matilda Fletcher. as a
ecturer, with Anna Dickinson. We have
heard neither, and have no acquaintance with
either, but shall avail ourself of the opportu.
nifty to hear Matilda Fletcher. And what
we would do in this respect we would recon
mend others to do also. Give an hour and
pay 25 cents to hear Matilda Fletcher's lee
ture on MEN AND THEIR WHIMs
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

ELECTION MISUNDERSTANDING from
the varous'towns in the county come in slow
Iy. We expected some of our subscribers
throughout the county would send in the
vote of their respective towns in time for this
issue.
This city gives Washburn a majority of IS,
and Petit majority of 249. Robinson has a
majority of about 300 over johnson.
Somers gives Washburn 81 majority, and
Petit 65. johnson gets 81 majority over
Robinson.
Pleasant Prairie gives Doolittle & majority
Of 10, and Petit 10. Robinson gets MAORI
ty of 80 over johnson
Salem gives Washburn 81 majority and Pet
tit 90. johnson gets 81 over Robinson.
Bristol gives Johnson 100 to So for Robin
son. Washburn has 1877, Doolittle As.
Paris gives Doolittle SO to ga for Washburn
Robinson has "a and johnson IS.
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j. 2. BRIGGS.

STRAYED OR STOLEN.-From the residence
of John Beand, on the Howell road, half a
mile south of Root river, one six year old
sorre mare, with two white hind feet and
white spot in her face one five year old
mare between sOrrel and cream with black
name and tail, white spot In her face. olack
feet, and black stripe the length OF her
back one yearlng mare colt. light bay. The
finder will be literally rewarded by deliver
ing them, or writing to the subscriber at Cal
edonia Centre, Racine County, Wisconsin
3w94 JOHN BELAND.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

The Newport Ne,os tells of an old gen
tleman who stepped into Il tailoring es-
tablshment in that city and gave an
order for suit IF clothes, and while in the
store a member OF the firm produced a
similarorder in writing, from the same
party, given just fifty years ago, which
was filled at the time. The price then
paid was 500, while the one now charged
is $40 though the new suit is to be no
better than the old one.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

The annual report of the Massachusetts
Life Insurance Commissioner closes with
this reference to The Chicago fire
While the terrible confagration OF
October, 1871, is still raging in Chicago,
anxious inquiries arc being made at this
department relative to its probable effect
upon the standing not only fire, but Of
lie companies also. Seventeen life com
panies appear % have $8,7l4, 959 invested
in that i'll tated city-vIz In city and
county securities, $l70750, and in luans
on mortgages of real estate, $8,544,208,
the value of lands mortgaged being $40,
853,250, and buildings, $4,5S4,250 The
land itself is deemed ample security for
The entire amount leaned.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

It was election day, and Grimes, having a.
sisted on the occasion By dcp"siting his VOC
and absorbing as much liquid rye as he could
walk under, started with two of his neiga
bors, who were in the same state Of elevation
TO make his way home They had to cross IA
creek by ot-bridge constructed of singh
log and without any hand rail. Under ordi
nary circumstances this was easy enough; blu.
these were extraordinary circumstances
However, the creek must be crossed. Grimes
turn came, and making bold start he sue
Ceeded in getting one-third Of the way over
when a loud splash announced that he was
overheard. Emerging from the water, whIct
was about up to his breast, he quietly SAID
as ii his course was the result of mature de
liberation, 81 guess iii wade"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

| To PREVENT BOILER EXPLOSIONS. -
The record Of English patents show one
designed to prevent explosions Of steam
boilers. which at this time, when public
attertion is called 10 that subject by the
WestfielG horror, may be worth notice
! This improved means of preventing eX
blossoms consists III providing a hole in
the upper part Of the boiler, and cover
lug the same with material (lndla rub
Der for example, Of sufficient strength to
withstand ordinary pressure, but which
will give way and allow OF the escape OF
steam under excessive pressure. The
India rubber is clamped to the boiled by
Hanged tube formed for the purpose
Abernethy being called to patient
who tancied himself very III, toio him
ingeniously what he thnnght,and declined
prescribing, thinking it unnecessary.
Now you are here said the patient, Il
shall be obliged TO you, Mr.. Abernethy,it
you will tell me how must live-what |
NAV eat, and wha6 not" My directions
as to that point" said the physician, who
abominated that sort Of question, "wlll
be few and simple. You may not eat the
poker, shovel or tongS, for they are hard
of digestion nor the bellows because
they are windy; but anything else you
please"
The Yale cabinet has met with seri
Gus loss. A toad found in rock in
Litchfeld, but which died soon after, was
put in bottle Of alcohol, and sent to the
College. Some one on the road found
the bottle, drank the alcohol, and threw
the toad away. A Ieward of 800 is of
fered for the toad.
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List OF Letters


MoORE-REYNOLDS On the 1st of Nov, inst,
a: the home ofthe brides paren ts in Randall, b!
the Rev R. r. Snow, of Wilmot, Mr.. Allen
Moore. formerly of Prince Edwards Island
British America. now ofWilmot, Wis, and Mis-
Mary l.. Reynolds, Of the former place.
WITLIAMS-WHEELER - Also by the same, at
the congregational Pars onag e in Wilmot. on the
10th day OF August. Mr.. Andrew williams and
Miss Mary E wheeler, both OF McHenrv, Illinois
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

The Postmaster General intends to acvo-
cate in his coming report the adoption OF the
postal telegraph system, which has been
so successful in Great Britain. For twenty
five cents message can be sent to any part
of The country. The rates to the press can
be largely reduced. The proposition will be
to establish stations at all post offices whose
annual receipts exceed $500. That the sys-
tenn will eventually pay both the people and
the government, does not admit of any
doubt.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

A small shooting ARRAY occurred in one OF
the " dives" on Main street last Sunday eve
ming. A customer had the proprietor "in
chancery," when the proprietor jerked out o
pistol and fred at the ceiling. No one hurt
-snynral scared
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

Some of our lake craft will go into winter
quarters above Main street bridge this ts1'
if the mud hasn't settled back into the cham
mel so much as to prevent their getting
through.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

A female went to the polls in New York
citv last Tuesday and cast her vote with
the 1est of the men, That's nOthing-'Lize
Bailey has voted in this city at several cleo
tiOne past.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

The country round about Ripon was cover
ed wi h snow to the depth Of four inches on
Tuesday of last week. We had few snow
fakes in this vicinity last Sunday evening.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

A few days since a man and woman We're
seen to enter the City Hotel in this city, and
only one came out again. minister made
them one. By the way, that kind of thing is
getting to he frequent occurrence at that
place.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

The fair and festival given by the young
ladies of ST. Marks Catholic Church last
Tuesday, Wednesday ,andsThursday evenings,
netted $500. The proceeds are to be applied
toward building a Catholic school.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

Durant, Van Arsdale 81 Co, have reopened
at the Old Foundry renewed, and are cast
ing $50 set Of Thimble Skelns per day. They
will continue there till they rebuild their
Foundry at Chicago, which was destroyed at
The Great Fire on the 9:h of October
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

A man burglariously inclined. tried to en-
ter some dwellings on Grand street last Sat,
urday afternoon, but was finally lndnced to
take up his quarters in the Jail, where he re
NAMED over Sunday.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

A passenger on the up train, Tuesday
morning, remarked that BANS Wagon'men
were mighty lazy set-he had been up and
down the road several times and saw some Of
them loading a couple of cars. and they
hadn't got them loaded yet. We presume
the person who was so observant would see
the same thing the year round if he Travelled
over the road every day-they are loading
and sending off car loads nearly every day.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

The usual election bonfire was lighted on
Market square by the youngsters, and barre :
and dry goods boxes we've confScated where
ever found.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

George Hale was elected Alderman in the
first ward in this city last Tuesday. to Ill
vacancy caused by the resignation of Alder
man Grant.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

A Chicago Justice OF the Peace came near
getting into trouble in this city short time
since. He was arrested for being disorderly
anG Just missed spending night in our city
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

The election last Tuesday was carried
through with about as little fourlshlng OF
trumpets as the law allows in such cases
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

One Of the Chicago BARRIERS who was en-
tirely cleaned cut" by the fire has been
secured by Adam at the Diamond shop
He is a first class man.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

j. NJ. Stebbips was elected Justice OF the
Peace, to fill vacancy, by majority OF ABOUT
10 Four candidates in the field
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

Prof Olker's brass band serenaded Hon.
IT Petit at his residence last evening
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

Some of our sidewalks need looking after
by the Street Commissioner.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

A dampener in the shape OF cold ram WIS
tied this section last Monday afternoon ana
evening
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

Look out for burgl ars about this season Of
the year.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

IRISH BULLs--It was an freshman VIII
wanted to find a place where there was
no death, that he might 60 and emo IN
days there. It was an Irish editor thai
exclaimed, when speaking of the wrongs
of Ireland, "Hcr cup Of misery has been
for ages overlooking and is not yet full
It was an Irish newspaper that said OF
Robespierrc that che left no children be
hind him except a brother who was killed
at the same time" It was an Irish coro
ner who, when asked how he accounted
for an extraordinary mortality in Linn
serick, replied sadly, II cannot tell
There are people dying this year thai
nsver died before" It was an Irish
hand bill fhat announced with boundles>
lrbcrality, IN reference to a great polit
ical demonstration in the rotunda, that
"iadies, without distinction Of sex
would be welcome"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

To KEEP KNIVES FROM RUsTING.-Scouf
them on a board, crosSwlse. with some dr5
brick after having wiped them perfectly, dry
and put them away without wiping on the
brick dust.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

They bury up matrimonial ssmatters in
Il lively way in Indiana. There was the
Rev. Brother Brock, of Upton. He
buried his wife, engaged himself to three
women, married one of them, was sued
for breach Of promise by one Of the
others, got Il divorce from the one he
married and married the oDe who sued
him for the breach of promise, was tried
by an Ecclesiastical Council and sus
pended from Conference, "then went and
joined the Canpbellite Church, and he
and his third wife were both baptized
ana all of this he did within five months
1t would no be irreverent to call Brother
Brock living oyster Exchange.
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Chicago g. North Western b NJ
TIME TABLE
DEPART

Malls Close.
Fortbe South and East, z 3O,A.M. 1-55:4 50
g North, III ll-Eo a." .o-f',
West. 40
Post Office open from a. m. to p H. SIM
DAYS from ID to 1 O'Clock. noon.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

Remember Matilda Fletchers lecture at
Simmons Hall Saturday Evening. Remem
bear the subject of the lecture MEN AND
THEIR WnIMs. Remember too that Matilda
Fletcher is said to be young, handsome and
graceful, and delivers her lecture, pungent
witty and full of happy hits, in such a way
as not to offend the most prejudiced, and il
sure to yin all who have the least claim to
candor.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-11-09

Reported majorities in KeL osha County
Washburn, 1876.
Petit, 60.
Robinson, for Assembly 343.
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BANGING,
Mental CaIisthenics, Etiquette

II NOttO
en- r. DEUCHAR of Chicago having to make a.
81 professional WISH % Racine College and
>ampcr Hall on Monday of each week, begs leave
Say - he ladies Of tIenosha that he will take
e iiber.y call o, them on Tuesday next to So
nclj their patronage in forming
PRIVATE sg4A SSES,
Nhen nc will teach all the new Dances, also De
poFMeHt rO,e left at Kemper Hall, addressed
o "f: D., would be attended to at once. Those
VINO form class among themselves of not fewer
ll@h .seyeh'ee pupils, will get hours to suit. Mr.
D. VIII leave his circular with each, 81
New-York tribune., 1871-06-30
TuuRsDAY. June 2o-P. VI


Excessive dullness characterizes the stock
market and this has been true of ths street since the
grand collapse in Rock Island, lin which tho engineer
was most emphaticaly hoist by his petard" The
bulls endeayor to consolation ont OF the fact that
the Rock Island smash OF Is per cent has not more ser
ousy affected prices Of other leading stocks; but
their attempts be oy the present aspects and
future prospects of the market hardly be regarded
as successful for whatever they say, they really
are not Jolly. The bears assume grave and dignlhed
bearing, as well-manpered bears always should They
shake their heads omuosy, look excessively wise, and
while they are careful not TO go short too long, or
too strong say that we shall what we shall see,
an observation which, in the present state OF the mar
ket may be venured with reasonable safety The mar
ket to-day opened weak, but subsequently became
steady with very slight Improvement in quotations.
the result probably of the especial efforts OF the Dun
cljaues in the purchase Rock Island, Lake Shore, N
Y Central Reading and Ohio and Mississippi, for a
rally but their exertions in this direction hardly ere
ated ripple upon the of dulness The largest deal
ngs after the stocks already mentioned were IN North
West and St. Pauls Hannibal and 81. J0sephs were
moved up a little late in the afternoon the Common
rising q and the Preferred about per cent Pachc
Mail also presented more irmness, while Western Union
Telegraph was quiet The coal stocks dull and ex
press shares triae lower Adams. The following
table shows the highest and lowest prices paid for active
stocks to-day