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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-10-15
A Blind Kings Homage to the Beauti
fuI

The blind King of Hanover has re-
turned to Paris to have another look at
the art treasures of the city, for al
though an interchangeable sight-seer when
there year ago, he could not get
through all there was to be seen. This
may seem an odd way of speaking of a
blind man, but there is not much ex-
aggeration about it. King George sees
with the eyes of his daughter, who has
faculty possessed by few. With her
father upon her arm, she enters a mu-
scum or any public place and begins q
conversation in a low, running voice,
giving in few words general idea of
the room and of the people in it, then
going into details as they go on. The
King enters like man with good eyes,
and, when on his daughters arm, never
fails to return the salutes addressed to
him from whatever direction they may
come. It is evident, therefore, that
there is some system of telegraph
known to the two, and from long habit
the King has become so expert that he
is led up to the host or hostess, bows at
the right moment, and goes through the
ceremony with all the ease of a man
who can see. He even pays most unex-
pected compliments, when the daugh-
ter, without saying word, telegraphs
that young lady is young and beauti-
full !; and when surprise is expressed
King George gallantly replies that he
sees with his soul. When I saw him at
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to hear what the Princess said as they
went from picture to picture, the King
looking intently upon the wall, but
could hear nothing but low hum too
indistinct to be comprehended by ears
less attentive than those of her father.
Her language cannot be understood by
others, even when not spoken with the
usual rapidity. 1t is very touching to
see the love and devotion of this young
Princess.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-10-15
VanQuiShed bV q. CAT.

Mr.. Stebbins Peer, the funambulit
Or rope-walker, who has a cable stretcl
ed across the Niagara river, Just beloy
the new suspension bridge, and give
exhibitions of his skill in rope, walking
came near meeting with an accident tn.
other day, which, but for his agility
would undoubtedly have ended his ca
reer as a pe-walker. He conceived
the brilliant idea of taking cat on the
rope, and starting it on ahead of him.
III order to have two sensations at the
same time. When about thirty feet
from the shore he set the cat on the
rope, expecting, of course, that the
feline would show how the thing was
done as well as he could do it himself,
But the cat was not at all anxious for
funambulism, and, instead of making a
Decline across, turned upon Peer.
climbed upon him, and fastened his
teeth in his shoulder. In his efforts to
disengage the cat he missed his footing,
and had to drop his balancepole, which
fell on the rocks below, and was broken.
Peer himself scrambled along the rope
back to the shore the best way he could.
He succeeded in reaching terra .1frm30,
but the exhibition of the day was
brought to close, as a funambulist
without balance-pole is of little &C.
count. The pole was subsequently re-
covered and spliced. Peer will walk
again, but will not be likely to take a
cat along. -Kangstora (Cara.) Wing.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-10-15
PLYMOUTH,S FREE FIGHT.

Three Millions Worth of Damage to
Character i'm BroORxlyn--Bowem Re-
solved TO Get SatisfactiOn-Everyb body
Suing Everybody for Libel-Beecher's
Array of Counsel and Rgoneyea Friends.
New York (Oct. 81 Cor. Chicago Timesl
1t is asserted that Henry G. Bowen
intends to bring suit against the Ma
t5o1a for implying, in respect to the al
legged contract between him and JAY
Cooke & Co., that he is a hypocrite and
rascal. Though this is the ostensible
reason, it is believed Bowen is smarting
under the severe criticism Of the No
ton concerning his part in the Beecher-
Tllton case, and is seeking legal sat1s-
faction for those criticisms. Bowen is
one of the angriest men in town, and
has been in wrathful mood for three
months. He asserts that he has been
foully slandered by everybody, but that
he will be righted, If it takes every
dollar of his fortune. He now has no
less than six libel suits on hand or il
prospect, all growing out of the
Plymouth church trouble.
Tilton is to be plaintiff in seven libel
suits; and Moulton plaintiff in four,
and defendant in three. Frank Car
penter has taken steps to prosecute four
newspapers. Oliver johnson and
Samuel Wilkeson are arranging suits for
libel, it is said and Victoria Woodruff,
not to be out of fashion, is threatening
to get redress for her wounded reputa-
ton in the courts.
If all the suits menaced are instituted.
the combined damages will amount to
three million dollars.
Beecher will have the ablest counsel
in the country in his suit against Tilton.
It is thought VIM. M. Evarts, Charles
O'Conor, and Edwin Ell. Stoughton will
be secured.
It is understood that Horace b.
Clafin, Henry W. Sage, Charles Storrs,
and other wealthy members of Plymouth
church have assured Beecher that he
can have any amount of means to con-
duct the suit. The Plymouth members
feel that the conviction of their clergy
man will destroy their religious organ
ization, and they are resolved to stand
by him to the last
Tilton's and Moulton's friends de-
clare that the Plymouth pastor and
church are determined to attempt to
ruin these men in public estimation, in
order to prevent their destroying
Beecber.
Tilton and Moulton are daily receiv-
ing offers of assistance in money from
all parts of the country.
The suit between Beecher and Tilton
will be deadly duel between ortho-
doxy and reason-between conservatism
and radicalism-and must be one of the
most famous of the age or country. Its
vast proportions have not yet begun to
develop, the plan of procedure being
carefully kept secret, as is that of Til
ton against Beecher.
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Deceased Episcopal Bishops.

The decease of Bishop Lee, of Iowa,
makes the ninth member of the House
of Bishops who have deceased since the
meeting of the general convention of
the church in October, 1871. The Sc
cession of Assistant Bishop Cummins.
of Kentucky, takes another name from
the roll of Bishops. The names of the
deceased Bishops, in the order in which
they stood in the roll of Bishops, with
the day of the decease, are given as fol-
lows
1873, March 12-Charles Petit Nell
vaine, of Ohio.
1872, Sept. 11-Manton Eastburn, of
Massachusetts.
1872, Aug. 26--George Uphold, of In
diana.
1874, Aug. 1O-Henry J. Whitehouse,
of Illinois.
1871, Dec. 2-Thomas T. Davis, Of
South Carolina.
1874, Sept. 26-Henry ". Lee, of
Iowa.
1873, Sept. 28-George NJ. Randall,
of Colorado.
1873, Nov. 15-George David Cum
Minis, of Kentucky.
1873, Dec. William E. Ar1nitage,
of Wisconsin.
1874, Feb. 16-John G. Auer, of
Africa.
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-10-15
Ancient People of Colorado.

Tradition has it that once in the cen
turtles gone by there lived o people in
comfort, elegance, and reasonably
high state of civilization loyal
Aztecs. Cortez came, the Montezuma
called, their religion and their govern
ment we're in peril, and, leaving home
and comfort and country, these true
lieges of sovereign whose throne
rested on the centuries, went down to
the City of Mexico to fight for their
traditions and flag and faith-fought
and lost and died. Certain it is, that
little south of this immediate spot in
Pueblo county, there are traces Of a
civilization and of substantial opulence,
Of which the very tradition has passed
away here, and which is neither Span
ish nor indian. Certain it is, that
while the Indian, awed by the visible
manifestations of the hand Of God,
came here to worship On state occa-
sions, they did not use it as one of
their permanent hunting grounds or
winter abodes. For centuries it seems
hardly to have known the face of man
as dweller; and now, at flash, it is
open to all the world, and the silence
of ages is broken by all the confused
orchestra of modern life, the scream of
the locomotive, the busy hum of in
dustries, the whirl of machinery, the
sounds of the gong and revelry, the
crack of the rifle, the voice of prayer
and praise, the music of children s
voices, and the quiet rhythm of happy
homes. Chronological Journal.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-10-15

more suitable point. The circular says that
in all about ], 100 miles of the cable have been
laid, and satisfactory tests are obtained daily
by electrician
Vienna telegram says that the idea of re-
ferring the Schleswig- Holstein question to
the arbitration of the Queen of England is
gain ing hold of the diplomatic mind. 1t is
stated that the Danish Government is favora-
bic to such course, which, it is thought, of
fers feasible method of solution.
The Bismarck-Von Arnim case is being
gradually unraveled to the German public and
the world. Won Arnim still remains in
prison, the reason for his confinement being
that he refuses to give up letters which he re-
ceived, while Ambassador at Paris, from Bis
marck 1t seems that after Won Arnim's re-
moval from the position of Ambassador to
Paris, an office which he lost on
account OF q pro-Catholic correspond
ence with kDr. Dollinger, he retired
to his estate at Nassenheid as de-
termined to prepare his statement as an
American would be under similar circum
stances. Bismarck, suspecting that his conf
Dental correspondence to Won Arnim might
figure unpleasantly for him in the retired
Ambassadors statement Immediately seized
upon the person of the offending subject in
order to secure the tell-tale letters. They
were not yielded then, neither have they been
since. Bismarck still holds his victim by vir-
tue of superior power only, and as Won Arnim
is doubtless strong-willed man, the result of
the contest cannot be easily determined.
Full returns of the elections in France for
Councils General have been published, and
foot up as follows The Republicans elected
672 Monarchists 604, Bonapartists, 1855. The
Republicans have majority in thirty-eight
| Councils, the Monarchists in forty-four, and
in three Departments Councils are equally
divided.
The Mark Lane Express Gondon) of Oct.
10 says the downward course of the price of
wheat has not yet ended.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-10-15
*Withdre'
A Test of Human Nature

One day two men in Xenia were en-
gagged in a discussion as to Beecher's
guilt or innocence. From this our de-
baters branched off upon the subject eff
human nature in general, its foibles,
weaknesses, and instability under cru
cial tests and, growing earnest, one
offered to bet that there were not
dozen men in that city who would stand
q certain test which he specified. The
wager was accepted, twelve representa-
tive male citizens designated, and to
each dainty note, written in feminine
hand, couched in seductive but yet pol
ished terms, was sent as coming from a
lady. The missive stated that the writer
had seen the gentleman addressed, been
impressed by his bearing and appear
ance, and was most anxious, etc., &C.
cording to the usual style. The writer
would be glad to meet Mr.. Vanity at
such and such a point at such time.
The notes were duly sent, and the con-
spirators anxiously awaited the result
of the affair. Much to the chagrin of
the gentleman who accepted the wager
and the triumph Of the other, every one
of the men to whom notes were sent,
married and single, old and young, APP
peared at the proper point and at the
exact time named.-Sprj1aQtfeId (OhiO)
Republican.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-10-15

John W. Carter, an alleged counterfeiter,
was recently arrested in Brooklyn, on the
charge of altering bonds from 81, 900 to
$4,000, in order to start bogus insurance
company Under bed in lis bedroom were
found several forged bonds, small printing
press bond-paper, and dies containing the
names of officials of prominent railroad COM
panies The names Of all the companies
whose bonds were forged could not be ascer-
tanned, but il is certain that the Union Pacific,
Central Pacific, and Reading and Philadelphia
Railroad Companies, and Western Union Tele-
graph Company, are among them
Senator Thurman, of Ohio, delivered an ad-
dress before the Maryland Agricultural and
Mechanical Association last week. About
5000 persons were present. Hon. Schuyler
Colfax is making political speeches to his fell
low-citizens in Indiana. Ex-Gov. Horatio
Seymour is visiting friends in Milwaukee
Louis, son of Fred Douglass, has been
appointed by Postmaster-General Jewell a
special agent at large for the Postofice De-
partment.
The House Of Bishops of the Protestant
Episcopal Church has ratified the formation
of new diocese in Ohio and new diocese in
Michigan.
The story Of the cession of Porto Rico by
Spain to Germany has received it's quietus as
falsehood from Admiral Polo, who pro-
nounces it an absurd and contemplate cal
umny"
TAe President of the United States, in COM
pany with ex-Secretary Borie Gen. Harvey
and others, arrived st Vinita Cherokee
Nation, on the 18th inst. Hundreds
Of Cherokee Indians turned out to see
the g Great Father" Col. E. G. Boudinot
delivered the welcoming address. Three
hearty cheers were given the President, who
responded as follows: It affords me great
pleasure to visit your beautiful country-a
country which I have never seen before,
though I have been far on all sides of it. 1t
is rich in soil, and Of surprising beauty.
Without saying anything this time about the
policy which I think should be adopted with
regard to this erritory, I will say that am
pleased with such evidences of advancement
among you, and hope you will be encouraged
in cultiyating the soil of SO rich and msgnif-
cent country.
Foreign.
A cable dispatch of Oct.7 reports wheat still
declining in England and on the continent.
1t is rumored that the Dowager Queen Of
Bavaria is about to embrace Catholicism
The military arrest of Count Won Arnim by
Bismarck is exciting good deal of interest
in Europe. A Berlin telegram states that the
Emperor William has ordered that no stone
be left unturned in the efforts to recover the
missing documents.
The Archbishop of Cologne has been re-
leased after an Imprisonment of six months
and nine days.
The revolution in the Argentine Republic
increases in Importance.
A circular has been sent to the shareholders
of the Direct Gable Company informing them
that the management have decided to abandon
about thirty miles of the cable which is now
living on rocky bottom and effect splice at
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-10-15

AN INcEssANT WANT-One of the in
cessant wants of man is air. We want
air mainly to noTlrish us and keep us
cool. The quantity of air inhaled by
an adult in twenty-four hours amounts
on an average to about three hundred
cubic feet, or two thousand gallons.
What we take in and give out during
twenty-four hours in the shape of solid
and liquid food occupies on an average
the space of five and a half pints, which
is equal to one three hundredth of the
volume of airpassing through our lungs.
1t will astonish you to hear, perhaps
for the first time, that this amounts to
seven hundred and thirty thousand gal
ons in one year, and to be reminded Of
that continuous work which goes on day
and night--a never-ceasing bellows
blowing-by which the organ of our
life is kept in play. OF course, the
quantity oil air flowing around the sur
face of the human body is greater than
that Do not object that air is some
times SO light that it need not be taken
into account. It has some weight !;
water certainly is seven hundred and
seventy times heavier, but cur daily two
thousand gallons have for all that d
weight of twenty-five pounds avoirdu-
pois.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-10-15

ferent Offices of the free-delivery grade.
Some of these Offices disburse so per cent. Of
their receipts for running expenses, and
others not more than 25 per cent.
Attorney General Williams has applied to
Gov. Brown, of Tennessee, on the subject
matter of his protest against further arrests
by United States Marshals under the Enforce
ment act and his request that the persons al
ready arrested be turned over to the State
courts for trial. He contends that the Presi-
dent is as much bound to enforce the act in
question as any other law Of the United States,
and declines to accede to Gov. Browns re-
quest.
Political.
The Massachusetts Republicans, in conven-
| ton at Worcester on the 7th inst, nominated
the following State ticket: For Governor,
Thos. Talbot; Lieutenant Governor, Horatio
G.. Knight; Secretary of State, Oliver War.
nor; Attorney General, Chas. R. Train; Audi
tor, Chas. Endicott; Treasurer, Chas Adams,
Jr. The platform opposes initiation of the
national currency favors the speedy payment
of the national debt the amplest protection
of the individual in his civil rights and privi-
leges denounces all laws and practices that
tend to corrupt the public service, and favors
such legislation as will elevate, morally and
| intellectually, the industrial classes.
The election for members of the Legislature
in Georgia, On the 7th inst, resulted in the
success of the Democracy. Scarcely any OPP
position was made to the Democratic candi-
dates, who will have majority of over 200 in
the next Legislature.
The Conservative party in South Carolina
have decided to support the Independent Re-
| publican candidates for Office.
| In speech at Paterson, n j., the other
Grant had no idea of third term, and only
avoided giving official expression to his
opinion on the matter lest he should seem to
attach to it too much Importance.
+ A New Orleans telegram states that the sup
porters of Gov. McEnery accept the propo-
sition made by Gov. Kellogg in his address,
viz: To test the question of the Louisiana
State government by canvass of the actual
returns, and all parties to abide by the result.
These returns are in the custody of the Nc
Emery party, and can be produced and au-
thenticated at any time.
Ben. Butler has been renominated for Con-
gress in the Essex (Mass.) District.
General.
Under the new postal law publishers of
newspapers have the right to inclose in their
papers bills for subscription or receipts with
out extra charge also, supplements consist
ing of matter crowded out of regular issue,
but not handbills or special advertisements.
According to an official bulletin just issued
by the Secretary Of the National Grange there
are in the country &c, 800 subordinate oranges
of the Patrons of Husbandry, distributed
among the several States, as follows:
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-10-15

MARRIAGE EXTRAORDINARILY re-
markable marriage recently took place
in British India in the presence of q
large congregation. The bride had no
arms, and the ring had to be placed
on the third toe of her left foot. At
the conclusion of the marriage cere-
mony she signed the register, holding
the pen with her toes, in very decent
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-10-15
The Capital Stock Of Illinois Railroads.

The following assessments show the
capital stock of the railroads of Illinois,
as found by the State Board of Equal
ization. 1t comprises only about half
the railroads in the State. The others
were found to have no capital stock
above the amount at which their tangi-
BILE property was assessed, and, conse-
quently, no assessment was made
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-10-15

The MEN WHO CAN FORGIVE.
brave only know how to forgive; it is
the most refined and generous pitch of
virtue human nature can arrive at.
Cow ards have done good and kind &C
tions-cowards have even fought, nay,
sometimrs even conquered, but cow
ard never forgave. 1t is not in his ma
ture the power of doing it flows only
from strength and greatness of soul,
conscious of it's own force and security,
and above the little temptations of re-
senting every fruitless attempt to inter
rupt its hapDiness.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-10-15

DURING the last ten months there has
been reduction Of 800, 900, 900 in the
consumption of imported goods, COM
pared with the corresponding period of
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-10-15

Who dies a fool will never enter
heaven a sage.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-10-15
Life Not Essential 10 Muscular Motion

DR.. Brown-Sequard, in recent lee
ture, said that muscular motion by no
means indicated life. He referred to
well-known cases of snakes, tortoises,
and other lower forms of animals, NOV
ing on the slightest stimulus several
days after decapitation. He says he
has seen the iris of an eye contract on
exposure to strong light, sixteen days
after death. He had also witnessed
pulsations in the heart of dog forty
eight hours after it's removal from the
body, and in the human heart thirty
six hours after decapitation. An arm
fourteen hours after amputation was in
jected with fresh blood, when it imme
diately contracted and extended the
muscles, giving every sign of life. The
doctor startled his audience by recount
ing the case of a patient of his in New
Orleans, who died of the cholera, and
whose arms, for long time after the
vital spark had Enthusiastically fed, con-
tinued to rise and clasp the hands as IT
in prayer, falling and rising in sort OF
rhythmic beat. It must be great con-
ISOLATION to people who have disinterred
the bodies of their friends, and found
that their position had changed since
burial, to know that such phenomenon
does not indicate living interment.