The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-02-22
THE Balm WAGON.
KENosHA TO JAPAN.
APPRECIATION OF AMERICAN INDUSTRY.

construction of the Balm Wagon. This favor
tie vehicle so well adapted to farming ant
other general purposes is SO well known, tina
we do not propose on the present occasion tt
refer to it in detail, but rather to show thu
interest and Importance attached by distant
nations to agricultural implements of al
sorts manufactured in the United States Az
is generally known the Japanese Government
are fast throwing off that spirit of lcthargit
indifference and intolerant bigotry which VI
| to very recent date has characterized their
nationality and kept them aloof from the
liberal and humanizing influences OF civili-
cation. At their own request commissioner
has been sent from the United States to ex-
anime into the wants and necessities Of distant
Japan, with a view to report upon the
eharacterof the country and select for impor-
tation there, such articles, Implements and
practical machinsts as may be needed for
lis development and scientific progression.
To this end General Horace Capron, late
Commissioner of Agriculture in Washington
was selected by that government to proceed
tnither with magnificent salary and carte
blanche to exercise his own discretion and
AXE out such specim ems as might be required
TO further the objects in view. Immediately
upon General Capron's arrival in Japan, he
discovered that one Of the most essential and
pressing wants was the introduction of a
suitable vehicle for farming and general pur-
poses in lieu of the clumsy old-fashioned two
o~tS in ny0lnci ia nco
Acting upon the impulse of generous precis-
ion and admirable forethought, the General
selected Kenosha as the place and Edward
Balm as the estab lishment from whence this
much needed conveyance should be procured
Accordingly an order was received by Mr.
Balm from the japanese Government in
December last to send out an ordinary Balm
wagon as sample Of American ingenuity
The work was promptly undertaken and last
Thursday afternoon we had the pleasure of
the wagon prior TO it's depart
ure for Japan. The vehicle is simply an
ordinary wagon constructed of the very best
selected stock Of well-seasoned white ash and
hickory The "box' was painted and var
nished, the scroll work being artistically
arranged and bearing on either side an in
scription designating the style OF vehicle and
10 whom consigned. On the hind endboard
the coat of arms of the United States was
displayed in manner which reflected great
credit both for correctness of delineation and
richness of execution. The main parts of the
wagon were vanished so as to show the grain
of the wood and quality of the material EN-
poyed. 1t is supplied with all modern
appliances including one of Johnson's patent
lever locks, and is in every respect credit
t. it's constructors. The whole work has
been performed under the direct and personal
supervision of Mr.. George Yule, the courteous
and experienced foreman of the establish
ment. Mr.. Yule has every reason to be
proud of his workmanship and can enjoy the
pleasing reflection that the sun never sets
upon the results of his appreciated labor.
We understand that Mr.. Balm is likely to re-
ceive an order for one hundred more wagons
tor japan, and thus his successful endeavors
to please will be abundantly compensated in
Il substantial recognition of the world wide
fame of his unrivalled "Bain Wagon"
MARTINo.-The citizens of Kenosha have
been eifectually reused from the apathetic
siumber into which they had fallen with re
gard to amusements by the appearance o.
MARITIME the fsr-tamedC aliforniaIlluslonist and
aptly termed the Champion Ventriloquist
The approach of this extraordinary man was
hcralded by the advent of George FL. Twom
bly, his indefatigable agent and a liberal SUP
ply of printers ink, as the boards and walls
OF our city will testify probably for month
to come. Martino's season was short, LASTING
only three days, but Sim mons Hall wa
LITERALLY crowded on each successive night
IA an illusionist MARITIME is excellent, as
ventriloquist he Is unexcelled. In fgur
Martina is rather tall, in presence command
ing, in manner dignifed. gentlemanly i
action and one of the m ost finished perfol
mers ne have seen. He 10 undoubtedl
such perfect freedom and consummat
skill as are rarely If ever seen on similar o
casons. Miss Gerry Florauce in her secon
Sight seances is really wonderful! and surprise
all who witness her extraordin airy powers
MARITIME has no reason to regret hi
visit to Kenosha and we trus
that when his engagements permit, he vii
accord US the pleasure Of another visit an
make it week instead of three DAYS. w
must remark that at the close of each enter
tainment number and variety OF valuabl
) gifts are dispensed with an open handle
liberality and honorable dealing which ak
cites the deepest interest and inspires tn
most unbounded confidence. MARITIME AM
Gcrty, both come again and min
} bring the rest of tho boys not forgetting th
Advance Agent.