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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1873-03-20
MILES OF CATTLE .

The Prairie Farmer gives a Sc
rles Of computations to illustrate
the enormous quantity of live stock
that has passed through the Union
Stock Yards of Chicago since they
were opened on the 18th of Decem-
Der, 1866. We have not verified
the accuracy of the calculations, but
give them as curiosities: a
From that day until the 3lst
of last October, the estimated gross
weight in pounds of the live stock
received was 6.28I,862, 651 pounds,
or upW ard Of 3, 140l93O tons.
ut is very frequently the case
that cattle are sold two or three times
over in the va DIS before they are fin
ally shipped East. Each sale must
be attended by separate weighing.
and it is estimated that, in order to
reach t g true figures that from first
to last the Scales have been called
upon 10 record, fifty per cent may be
added to the weight of the cattle act
ually received This would in
crease the above figures to 1888. :
l34, l5l pounds, or upward of 3,
.9l9, O68 tons, and that is just the
amount of work the scales at the
stock yards were called upon to do,
and did do effectively from the 10Th
of December, 1865, to the 3lst OF
October, 1872.
''Suppose, that the entire number
of 3, 1883 head of cattle, l2,458,-
1888 hogs, and 1,926,l24 sheep We're
brought to the city in one monster
train. Allowing Is head of cattle,
SO hogs, and 80 sheep respec lively
to constitute car load. it would take
A72.9l9 cars to accommodate the
cat l0, 226,521 cars to contain the
hogs, 81, 4O1 cars to give The sheep
the barest kind of standing-room.
This would make train OF APO, 84I
cars, of total length of 1925, $50
feet, or over 1891 miles. lhirty-
tiIe cars constitute a full train for a
single locomotive, so that with the
ordinary complement of engines,
our mammoth stock train would be
precede by l19 miles of them.
Suppose, however, that the
quadrupeds preferred to walk, they
would form procession, if they
walked in single file, 1892, 0O6
feet, or l7,608 miles in length.
They would form a solid phalanx
extending from New York TO San
francisco, along the lines of the
Michigan Central, Northwestern and
Pacific railroads. distance of 1924
mies-tive abreast, and then have
enough left over to form single COL
umn 1888 miles long. If any en-
terprislng engineers would bore a
tunnel through the centre of the
earth, and send these 1868 miles
of live stock through it, in solid
ranks, two abreast, when the time
came for the last pair to enter the
hole on this side, the first pair
would be 8O4 miles away from the
other end of the tunnel"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1873-03-20

WE read in a newspaper letter
from Scotland of mode in use there
for dlsposing of pamphlets, maya
zines, newspapers, ETC., which passen
gers on trains had read, which letter
contained valuable suggestion. A
drop box is placed .conspicuously in
the railway station houses labeled,
"for the inmates of such an instit-
tuition, and in these travellers can
drop the journals or magazines they
are through with. In this way
large quantities Of reading matter
are collected daily and turned to
very valuable use, - QeSeZand
| Herald,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1873-03-20

perfect application Of 9I #It| s.
Or. SAGE'S CATARRH REMEDY.
It is the only form Of Instrument yet invented
with which fluid medicine can be carried hiQh up
and perfectly applied to all parts of the affected
nasal passages, and the chambers or cavities COM
1nunicatiag Herewith, in which sores and ulcers
frequently exist, and from which the catarrhal
discharge generally proceeds. The want of sue
cess in treating Catarrh heretofore has arisen
largely fl ON the tnpossibility of applying RENE
dies to these CAVITIES and chambers by any Of the
ordinary methods. This obstacle in the way of
efectlny cures is entirely oycroome by the inven-
ton Of the Douche. In using this instrument,
the Fluid is carried by Its own weight, Go snufing
IN FIJI gPenty o o 'e sream to the highea
portion Of the nasal passages, passes into and
thoroughly cleanses all the tubes and chambers
connected herewith, and flows out of theopposits
nostri!. Its use is pleasant, and simple that o
child can understand it. Full and explicit
directions accompany each instrument
When used with this instrument, DR.. Sage's
Catarrh nemedy cures recent attacks or SsCOId
iFa the EHeads9 by few applications.
Symptoms of Catarrh; frequent head
ache, discharge falling into the throat, sometimes
profuse, watery, thick Tnucus. purulent, offensive
&c In others dryness, dry, y7atery, weak or
infaned eyes, stopping up or obsti uction Of
nasal passages, ringing in ears, deafness, hawk
ing and coughing to clear throat, ulcerations
scabs from ulcers. voice altered, nasal twang
offensive breath, impaired or total deprivation Of
sense Of smell and taste, dizziness, mental de-
preston, loss Of appetite, indigestion, enlarged
tonsils, tickling cough, DC. Only few of these
symptoms are likely to be present in any case ct
one time.
Esr. Sagess CatarrHl Remedy when
used with DE- Pierce's Nasal DoucEae,
and accompanied with the constitutional treat
l4scat which is recommended in the pamphlet that
wraps each bottle of the Remedy is a perfect
specific for this loathsome disease, and the pro-
pIictor offers, in good faith, $500 reward for
4 case he can not cure. i he Remedy Is mild and
pleasant to use, containing no strong or caustic
drugs or poisOns. The Catarrh Rcmedy is sofa
ut 50 cents, Douche at co cents, by all Drug.
gigcss or either will be mailed By proprietor on
receipt of 60 cents. @lI1 -
u. ". PIERCE, w. d.,
Sole Proprietor.
.. E.-. BUFFALO, n. Y.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1873-03-20
ELEPHANT-RIDING IN CAM.
BODIA.

From Se-su-pon to Siam-rap, the re-
naming part of our journey, we are
TO have elephants.
Consequently, next morning, three
huge, unwieldly-looking animals are
brought into the yard, in front of the
Governors residence, saddled and
ready for us to mount. How shall we
ever reach that high seat on the ami
MAILS back?
The largest elephant was full eight
feet high; and the howdah, which
was seven feet high, being perched
on his back, added to his gigantic
size, an laltogether looked like nov
ell way to travel. The howdah is
shaped like the t p of a buggy. The
seat IS about four feet long and eigh-
teen inches wlde,and is placed across
the animals back. The cover is
made of light woven basket-work,
under which are laid large leaves on
lining of cloth. This covering is a
complete protection from the rain and
sun.
GLOW shall we mount ?" The ques-
ton was soon solved. Two men take
hold OF a short stick,o at each end,
holdlng,lt in horizontal position, two
feet from. the ground. The person
wishing to mount puts his foot upon
the stuck, and as they lift, he is en-
abled to take hold of the howdah, and
thus raise himself to the animals
neck, and is soon seated. The driver
is seated on the elephants neck, with
an iron hook in his hand, by which
he controls the huge beast.
1t is interesting to observe how
knowingly the elephant inclines his
body little to one side, or turns out
of his track and slackens his pace.
that the howdah may escape the
branches of trees which he is passing.
Soon we come to place where the
low branches meet and form low
matted arch over the road. GLOW
now? Can we pass without taking
down these top-heayy-looking how
dahs ?" l watched with interest the
operation. The elephant went into
the passage, till!the driver, seated on
his neck, could take hold of the
oranches,and cut them with his large
knife IAN Indispensable weapon, al
ways carried by his side), and thus
with the aid of the knife and the ele-
plants trunk they were soon able to
pass. AS the second elephant was
passing,the top of the howdah caught
on the limb Of a tree, when the dri-
yer struck him on the head with his
iron hook and made him roar. The
elephant then crouched little and
thus cleared the branches or
Monthly. 500.
pc - a .a5o4 a.
PETROLEUM FOR BooTs.-Dr. Van
der Weyde tells us petroleum is de-
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1873-03-20

the Hon. VIM. Meredith, of this city,
who is at present the presiding officer
of the Convention for the Revision
of the State Constitution, which is
now in session.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1873-03-20
THE CHRISTIAN GRAoEs is a large and ele

THE CHRISTIAN GRACES is a large and ele-
CANT line and stippe steel engravi 21x27 inches.
The grouping and pose of the figures are grace
ful beyond description, and the faces of such
rare and heavenly beauty that it seems as if the
artist must have seen them IL vision" This
Flngularly attractive and lovely picture has been
PREPARED hy the publishers of ''ARTHUR's ILLUS
subscriber for 1878, and we have Just made ar
engagements With them to club The TELEGRAPH with
their Magazine and SO get the picture for our new
Subscribers. t3E.' SIS -
For $3.50 in advance we will send the TELE-
GRAPH and 'AETHUR's ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGA-
ZINE for year, with the picture free. An ad-
dtionai CT arge OF so cents will be made to those
who have the TELEGRAPH delivered by carrier.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1873-03-20

PETROLEUM FOR BooTs.-Dr. Van
der Weyde tells us petroleum is de-
cldedly very injurious to leather; it
shrinks the leather, SO that boots
dressed with it become finally so
small that you can no more wear
them. Leather pump valves can not
be used for petroleum pumps, as they
become SO shriveled up as soon not to
ut any more, and cause the pumps to
leak. His advice is to dress boots
with castor oil. If the manufactur-
ers soaked only the pegs in petroleum
before putting them in, he thinks it
might be beneficial.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-20
The steamship POneranis.

IT was anuuuuoed by cable Tuesday last
that tbs new steamship Pnnerauia, of the
Hamburg American lin sailed from South
amptn Saturday. 1hi' company, whose
steamers run between Germany, EQglaui
ana New York. with branch lines t. s uJh
America. Cuba and New Orleans, has,
within the past few gears. cd led man. he
vessels to Tvs already fin hret. Tha follow
ing thirteen vessels at prt sent comprise the
lin5: Alemania. Bavaria, Borussa, Cii..-
Siasia. Thuringia. Fundalis, West Dhaia
and Pomerania. This last steamer was CON
-iructed by Meesrs. Cairo s. Co the ceh
bratei Clyde ship builders, who nave bui
all the vessels OF ths line The dimensions
ii ID" Pomerania are: Length over all, 800
fact; bre adth Of beam 10 feei: depth # hold,
81 feet; tonnage. 500. She is ted with Ii
tho ne west scientllc appliances tor tie
safety OF the vessel and the comfort % pas
sengeis. ead is COMMANDED by Captain
Irautuian, tbs com mluodUre of the liIe. On
her ii.el tIlp she made upward ot thirteen
and :: hAt. ,,n0ts per hcuc. IhCEe are now in
course Q. Construction at the yar.i If Nessrs.
Card & Go. six new steamers, pJany OF
summer Il lS14, SO as to enable the com
pa Y 10 she extra sai,iugs 20 accommodate
passengers during the busy season. These
NJ be named the Alsa:la, FraDconia, Ger
DhGia, Lo'haringia. Rhenania and SueVia.
They vii be built in the same substantial
manner, aud fitted up with that good taste
W bich las made the vessels Of this company
popular with travellers.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-20
LOUISIANA JOCKEY CLUB.
sale of Pools.


The first race, the Howard stake, TO,
two year Olds, has twenty-six nominations
but of this number We may safely assume
that not more than ter will start. Pool
selling last evening was somewhat brisker
than usual, the continued fine weather civ.
ing promise of a glorious days sport to-
morrow. Although the amount of money
staked on the results may seem small, COM
pared with former meetings. that fact
must not be taken rs any proof of q lack OF
interest on the part of the public. We give
the following figures OF pool sales of the
first race, as showing the relative esti
mates in which the various coursers are
held
Cottriil's entries EBay Rum, Planter and
Bonaventure), $500; jennings entries
Larry Hart and Ballankeel), Sl75; Abner
Turner's entry (Parylee) SAP: w. II. Con
ner's entry (Stampede), $i2; the field, $40.
For the second race, the consolation
purse, one mile dash for beaten horses, the
sales showed:
Western Star, $50; Quartermaster, So:
Walsh's entries. $40; Tom Leathers, $35;
Falmouth, $50; Florine, $50; field, $50
For the third race, four mile heats for all
ages. there are four entries-Tom Aiken,
Fred Bonnabel, Darlington and Silent
Friend. In the pools Silent Friend was a
decided favorite at 5000 to $50 against the
field.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-20
Ex hibifiOn ct LaharDe school,

| The rear of the seventh ward was treated
| to a sensation last evening, which will be
remembered by both parents and children
for long time. The occasion was an exbi-
bition of the pupils at Laharpe School. The
object was to complete the payments for a
school organ, and the schoolhouse was
| crowded. Miss S. A. Smith, the patient,
| earnest and indefatigable principal, aided
by her talented assistants, had arranged a
programme wherein the little scholars
showed to the best advantage, and addi'
tional zesb was given to the entertainment
by performances on the organ by the ac-
complished Miss e. +. Roxborough
The exercises of the evening eommen ced
with q salutatory in English by Master i
F. Aguillard, and in French by Master Leon
Macadar. Songs, recitations and dialogues
followed each other duiiag the evening, in
which Misses Octave Castell, Felicie ST. Ar.
mand, Alice Blue, Ernestine Croquere Julia
Parker, Mary Sylvester and Masters Harris,
johnson, .Pratts, Mitchell, Angelic, Pierce,
and others, sustained their parts admirably.
at the conclusion /. neatly arranged can
tata entitled "New Year Eve" was enacted
by the pupils IN appropriate costume, the
principal parts being sustained by Masters
Washington Smith aui Henry Johns.
Mes-rs. Clay. Rey and IDgraham, of tie
School Board, we're present, ana n large
mum Der of teachers of other schools graceG
the occasion with their presence.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-20
EIrs. Fry's Home in New Orleans.

A correspondent of the st. Louis Globe
waited npon Mrs. Fry, at her residence in
New Orleans, a few days since. for the
purpose of consulting her wishes and views
regarding the Globe subscription. TIE
widow of the Cuban martyr lives in hall
of an unprettntious single story frame
cottage, standing back in little garden
opposite one OF the public markets, in u
thickly populated part Of the city. The
room into which the correspondent. was
SHOWN was plaialy but neatly furnished,
and the matted floor was spotiessly clean.
Over the Commonplace were a very excel!
lent portrait If poor Fry, executed by
Lillenthal. of New Orleans, and com
panion picture OF General Ques.da, the
Cuban leader. Mrs. Fry received with
marked emotion the intelligence of VII 1t
the citizens OF St. Louis were doing, and
in reply said that. had sbe only herself 10
think OF, she would ask nothing but to be
left alone with her grief; but tor her chli-
dren's sake she would gratefully accept the
relief proposed; and in doing this che felt
that she was only acting as her poor hus-
band would have wished her to DO. Captain
Fry leaves seven children; the oldest all
accomplished and beautiful girl just verg-
ing upon womsnoood, proposes To take
position as teacher in the public schools, SO
as to relieve, in some degree, the burden
resting upon her bereayed mother. Mrs
Fry herself is a lady of culture and retine-
ment, and il in delicate health. Much
warm sympathy has been manifested
toward them bv the people of New Orleans.
st. Louis Globe.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-20
NEW ORLEANS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 1878,
Court Items.

| The grand jury have already shown their
| work in suppressiug the gambling houses
| by indicting young Miller. He is popularity
supposed to be the most dexterou. and in
defatigable of the clan of ropers, and the
manner in which he inveigled the imprcssi-
bic CARRIER, by introducing himself as the
| son of q storekeeper within two doors OF
the professors own place of business, de-
tracts nothing from his reputation. His bail
was fixed at $2500, which is not heavy. but he
instantly furnished it. His counsel claimed
to have been taken somewhat by surprise
on the multiplicity OF counts, and desired
time to plead. To-day, he said, he would
challenge the array Of grand jarors. This
is favOrite move with that counsel. and
he has once been successful. If his grounds
Of objection are sound he ought to be sus-
tained. Every time an illegal formality is
mentioned step is made toward certainty
of justice in the future. The purity of
courts and juries is secured by exposure of
corruption. The keener the counsel of an
acquitted prisoner the more cert ain and 1igid
"a the prosecution of the succeeding felon
The counsel for Miller is learned and indie
fatigable. He is exceptionally familiar with
the exact points which are material in this
issue. If he has sound grounds for his op-
position to the grand jury, his client should
be free as air. But at this moment his OBJ
lection is a blow at the yitals of the moral
prosperity of the city. This grand jury has
undertaken a work which should have been
completed years ago. 1t is proceeding
about it with such zeal and honesty as will
accomplish wonderful results. 1t is in
earnest. The good people of the city
who suffer from the incubus thev
are trying to throw off are watching
with anxiety for the result. It will be
difficult thing ever again 10 get such body
together with such temper and unanimity
The first evidence Of their work is the in.
dictment of Miller. II does not matter the
weight Of q straw whether this insignificant
sponge is squeezed of his fraudulent absorp-
tions and fang into the Penitentiary or not
Lis existence is SO trivial that il can not
affect the balance, no matter which side of
the scale it is placed. But If his counsers
objection is sustained, this useless little
wretch will have the disreputable honor of
being the cause of preventing the redemp-
tion Of New Orleans from the reputation
Lonest travellers have given it. 1t is the
opposite Of the noble dust of Alexander
stopping bunghole, for here it is the grow
cling culprit that trips up the feet of Jus
tice that her garments may be stained in
the 1nire he wallows in
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-20
FOREIGN.
Another s;bipyvrec;s.


LONDON, December l3-Bark Sultan
lost, with twelve persons.
From the Gold Const.
Dispatches from the Gold Coast annouDce
that the KING of Dahomey has joined ts,s
Ashantees. The fever continues among
the British troops, and u bundrol invalids
have been sent to St. Helena.
MacsIahOn's SALARY Raised.
PARIS, December 19.-Iu the Assembly,
to-day, the bill increasing the salary Of
President MacMahon passed
Captain General OF Porto Rico.
MADRID, Decem Der l9 -Peralto will prob
ably be appointed Captain General of Porto
Rico
Cure Of Santn Cruz.
The Cure OF Santa Cruz has escaped into
France.
The BOmbardmenl of Cartagena.
The bombardment of Cartagepa con-
tinues. tremendous magazine explosion
occurred within the walls. Generai Do
minguez Offers pardon 81 surreuderers. The
Usurgents have provisions, but their am
lnunition ia falling.
Receipts Of Cotton In Savannah.
SAVANNAH, December l9-The receipts of
cotton during the past week were the
heaviest ever known here. The fleet of yes
sells is the largest ever seen in tho port Of
Savannah.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-20
WASHINGTON
Hlarsha, for Southern Florida.

1
! WASHINGTON. December l9.-Hunt is con
| firined as United States marshal for the
southern district of Florida.
| Waiticg 10 be Confirmed.
Williams, Bard and Hughes must wal
until after the holidays. There is no doubt
| Of the confirmation of Bard and Hughes
| but that of Williams is uncertain.
The Virginia will be brought here, where
| an investigation of her right to carry the
American flag will take place.
Exchanging Bonds.
Il circular ia issued by the Secretary O.
the Treasury that holders may exchange
| registered coupon bonds OF 1888 for five pei
cents at par.
The Contested Georgia Case.
Ar. Rawls. of Georgia, j. allowed to re-
new soma testimony which was burned
beyond this all testimony IN the Georgia
cases is closed.
Personal.
General McMillen, Mr.. Ogden and Gov
ernor Bard leave for home to-day. Messrs.
Mari, Jannin and Billings viii remain here
to watch Louisiana affairs.
Herschel v johnson left for home to-day
Combination OF the West and South for
Cheap Transportation Legislation.
A call is beng numeronsly signed hy
members of Congress. headed by Represen-
tatives McNulta, of Illinois, and Harris, of
Virginia, TO 81 union Of the members of the
Northwest aud South for the purpose of
uniting their sections on the question of
cheap transportation from the West to the
Atlantic eeaboard. meeting will be held
in the hall OF the House Of Representa- tives
on the first Saturday after the recess.
Investigating the Charges Against &c en-
erni Howard.
this morning resumed the consideration OF
the charges made against General Howard.
The Secretary of War was with the COM
mittee, and explained the details of the
exhibits accompanying his letter
Ine committee has not yet determined
whether the case will be rtmandsd to the
War Department, with authority to prose
cute by courtmartial, or whether it will be
mcst eXpedient to proceed to recover by a
civil process, but the majority of the com
mittee are in favor Of reporting resolution
for the action of the House, directing the
General OF the army to convene courtmar-
ti>i to examine into and dispose OF the al
legged charges aud defaIcations.
The Virginius Prisoners Delivered.
telegram was received to day by the
Secretary of STATE, from the consul general
at Ill tvana, in which the latter states that
he has been informed by the Captain Gen
eral that the Vir2 inius prisoners were de-
llvered yesterday to the commander of the
Juniata.
Gordon Going Home.
Senator Gordon will leave, day, for At
lanta, Georgia.
Tao Surrender of the Survivors of the
V;rgin.us.
The following dispatch was received here
to o-night:
DytTaD STATES sTEaasR WoRcHsTYR3
Key West, December 10, 1918. 5
Hon. George M. Robeson. Secretary of the Navy
Washington:
The consul at Havana telegraphs that the
Firginius prisoners were delivered to the
Junlata yesterday, and that che sailed i'm
for New York. MY dispatch tn
the commanding officer at Santiago, he says,
was transmitted by telegraph and mail yes
terdxya D. II. SCOTT, Rear Admiral.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-20
The Financial Prosuect Brsa,,frns.

The Financial Prospect Bria',fenss
We have before referred to the weai.
bank the Clearing House was carrying,
which, q week ago. was indebted to the
Clearing House $4,000. We are pleased
to le4ru that the amount o. inAe5t%dnes.
was reduced at the Clearing House yester.
day to about S4l5. 900. Tnc Clearing House
Association will probably arrange to resume
payment on Monday, although they will be
compelled to Garry for q time one or two
weak banks. AS soon as resumD:ion is an
nouuced, the effort VIII be most salutary.
TIE richest and rlost cautious citizens will
empty their bank hoxes and stockings of
their treasures, and trust their money again
in the channels of legitim ate trade. OF late
the bank boxes i'll the Louisiana Savings
Bank have been stuffed with greenbacks,
put away for safety by tinid holders.
q gain, the first of January is the period
wien the sugar planters mako their annual
settlements, aed nine-tentla o. the money
which will then change hand. viii remain
III the city. TEeEe will b.. /. great influx of
currency after the holidays. and we are
already begianil.g to catch glimpses OF the
golden .ining cf the ciouGo tha. have !ov.
cred over US ior so many weeks.