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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-09-30

ers. They would bring corn and beans
down there, and plant a garden.
"Then, said Mile, who was of a
hopeful turn of mind, sswe can sell all
we raise to father. / know he'll
buy it, cause he promised to give us
ten cents for every hundred squash bugs
we'd kill this summer, and of course he'd
be gladden. to have us raise things our
selves. Well get real rich, Teddy"
Yes" said Teddy, tsperhaps we shall
have 81 apiece by fall. What shall you
do with your money!
81 shall buy microscope, respond
ed Mile, promptly. Ever since she
had somewhere read of the wonders re-
vealed by microscopes, her ambition had
been to possess one. To look into the
unknown worlds hid in water drops
what delight that must be
Pooh, / shan't' said Teddy. CT
shall buy sheep for father. Then
shall have wool and lambs to sell, and
before long money enough to buy farm
of my own. You can come and live in
my house if you want to-"
sd rather live with father and
mother but I'll come visiting, and
bring the microscope, toe. - Christian
Union.
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away. Others, too, were moved across
the streets, and lay careened and half
full of sand, their occupants having
either been drowned in their dwellings,
or sought safety in the waves, and, seiz-
ing shutters, doors, or pieces of furni-
niture, were carried by the heavy
sea against the houses, in which
very many were killed, while others,
torn and bruised, were carried out of the
city by the water, only to meet death
by drowning. But five or six buildings
of any description were left uniniured,
and not until Friday morning did the
wind change and the water begin to re-
cede. On Saturday it had returned to
its level. All day Friday, or from the
time it was safe to venture out, men
could be seen with RATS, visiting, when
they could be found, the remains of their
houses, in search of their wives and
children, who had been either drowned
or crushed by the houses falling upon
them. Later in the day, when the water
had sufficiently receded to permit it, a
general relief committee and patrol was
formed of those who had escaped. Their
work began by searching for bodies in
the debris of fallen buildings, and in this
work they met the most horrible sights.
In several instances entire families were
found covered up in the father,
mother, and little ones lying huddled to-
gether in what was once the upper stories
Of their buildings, where they doubtless
sought safety. In one or two cases,
husband and wife were found clasped in
each others arms, where death caught
them, and together they were hurled
into eternity, almost without moments
warming. The search continued, bodies
being found buried in the sand, some
entirely nude, and so bruised and
mangled, by being thrust against build
ings, that they could not be recognized.
Providing rudely constructed collins
the only ones that could be obtained
these remains were hastily buried. Up
to Monday night ninety dead bodies had
been recovered, some of them at a dis
lance of four miles from the town, where
they had been carried by the flood.
During the scenes of terror and confu-
sion numbers of villainous Mexicans
pursued the fearful work of robbing the
dead, and not satisfied with stripping the
bodies of loose valuables, actually chop
ped off their fingers to obtain the ring
upon them. This abominable work
was pursued for some time, until,
the citizens discovering it, they rose
en- masse, and would have destroyed the
ghouls had the latter not fled the town.
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branch of a tree while travelling along
regular road, causing his horses
to run away, and smashing up things
generally.
The corpse of Joseph Benisch, Ger
man Jew, was found in Menominee
Marsh, at Milwaukee, last Monday, with
evidence of suicide. An inquest was
held and a verdict rendered in accord
ance with the facts. Deceased was sub
ject to fits of insanity.
A GERMAN farmer, named Atolp, hv-
ing In the town of Lincoln, has been ar
rested by detectives for wrecking train
some weeks ago. He had confessed to
one of the detectives, who was working
as farm hand, and was in his conf
dence, that he had wrecked a train once
before, and proposed to repeat the act.
He was held in bail of $4,000.
THERE was large number of visitors
at the Dane County Fair at Madison
last week, and the display of live stock,
poultry, machinery and other depart
ments comprised all that go to make up
a frst-class show. The opening address
was delivered by President Matt. An
derson, in which the currency and in
terest questions were discussed at full
length. There were nearly 1900 en-
tries, and the Changers gathering was
grand success, being addressed by Hon.
S. M. Smith, Secretary Of the Illinois
State Farmers Association, in an able
and impressive speech.
ABOUT two weeks ago the horse Of
Mr.. VIM. Jack, farmer, residing two
miles from Beloit, was entered in the
night, and silverware, clothing, etc.. to
the amount of about $400 taken. No
clue could be had of the robbers or the
goods. One day lately two boys, who
were hunting in the woods near the city,
discovered the property stolen from Mr..
Jack, with other articles that have mys-
teriously disappeared, covered by an ex-
temporized tent made Of a bed blanket.
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THE LITTLE FOLKS.
House-HuEting.


Two doughty birds hunting went
blublrd and wren,
Each on summer house intent
A nice convenient tenement
For family of ten.
An empty box the bluebird tried,
The prize he. could not gain;
The wren hanging squash-shell spied,
But then, it tilted to one side.
And that let in the rain.
They hunted east, they hunted west,
Then, in an apple tree,
They lighted on one hole, the best
To build cosey household nest
i bird could ever see.
The blleblr took possession quick,
Nor asked the price of rent.
" Hist J" chirped the wren, g and by the beak
Well prove who'll hold, as well as seek,
So fair tenement ~
The bluebird rufled his plumes, and pecked
With all his angry might,
The wren, undaunted and unchecked,
Returned this token of respect;
'.'Tis might" shrieked he, ssmakes right ~
A jay from off the nearest hill
Pounced down to end the fray:
All, ha good fellows so we will
Decide possession by the bill,
And might the price shall pay"
They met by chance, and parted wide.
And friends or foes no more:
The blueblrd in my caves did hide,
A worn out shoe the wren supplied
Behind the wood-shed door.
Youths Companion.
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WISCONSIN NEWS.

PIeEoNs are very plentiful throughout
the State.
The Madison Wooden Mills are able
to turn out ton of stocking yarn in a
fortnight.
MICHAEL KELLEY, of Elba, showed
his boy how to feed threshing machine.
He is now learning to write with his left
hand.
PETER MUMM, farmer in the town
of SchLesing, Manitowoc county,
drowned himself in barrel of water
lately.
LAST week, at Richland, boy named
Streeter had the lower part of his face
blown off by the accidental discharge of
shotgun.
The Milwaukee girl who was arrested
for stealing pair of shoes to wear to
Sunday school says she will never try to
be good again.
DIR. THOMAS HATCHARD, q physician
practicing in Milwaukee for twenty
seven years, recently eloped with Mrs.
Cummings.
The new county of Taylor, laid out
last winter, has been divided up into
four towns, called Medford, Westboro,
Chelsea, and Little Black.
IT is said that the lite Prof Marsch-
ner, of Sheboygan, had let his insurance
policy for $4,000 lapse only few weeks
previous to his sudden death.
JoHNsTowN, Rock county, has the boss
boy. He is six feet three inches and a
half high, is Is years old, weighs lit
pounds, and wears No. II bootl
A MORTGAGE given by Robert Graham
nearly twenty years ago, and which COW
ers the greater portion of the village of
Sturgeon Bay, is about to be forecIosed.
HERB SEcoR, clerk in the American
Express Company s.office at Lisbon, ac-
knowledges that he robbed the office re-
Gently of about 81, 322.67, which he
spent in dissipation.
The explosion of an ordinary pop
bottle injured two or three Milwaukee
ans the other day. When Milwaukee
tries anything besides beer she always
gets the worst of it.
| Mr.. JOIN BAILEY, of Center, has
lately commenced suit against the
town of Black Creek to recover damages
/ for injuries received on account of the
bad condition of the road. He claims
$4,000.
THOMAS Burns, a saloon-keeper, was
arrested at Green Bay, last week, by
Deputy United States Marshal Whitney,
on charge of selling liquor to Indians.
He has previously been arraigned in
the United States Court for similar
offense.
IT is said that the town of Fayette has
been sued for $lO4 damages by trav-
eler whose carriage was caught by the
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-09-30
A DOG in the Manager.

Drax is the name of an Englishman. a
member of Parliament, who is not at all
unlikely to be mentioned in history for a
course of action which is only Unsuitable
on the ground that man may do as he
likes with what is his own. This man is
the owner of what is known as 6 Caesars
Camp" at Wimbledon, piece Of terri
tory which is noted as one of the relics
of antiquity. It was desiredto purchase
this land in order to preserve its pecu-
iarities, but the price demanded was
beyond reason Failing to effect sale,
Drax has begun the obliteration of all
that makes it Of any value.
PERU will pay off her debt with guano
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Mr.. JOIN G.. WHITTIER. it is

Mr.. john G.. WHITTIER, it is said.
fmds the early morning hours the best
time to compose poetry. He has also
q habit Of composing aloud. The latter
fact SO seriously interfered with the
slumbers Of sailor, who occupied a
room adjoining Mr.. Whittier's at a hotel,
that he applied for other quarters g out
of the hearing Of Whittier"
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1T is intimated that in the coming trial
of the Beecher-M oulton libel suit, Moul-
ton will call Mrs. Tilton as witness in
his defense, as the obstacles that him
deredher in the last trial from testifying
do not apply in this case.
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FRESH TOPICS.

The cars of the lightning mail train
between New York and the West are
painted white as snow, and when in
rapid motion look like a flying snow
bank.
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Hon. E. G. Ross, formerly United
States Senator from Kansas, has been
promoted. For year or more he has
been foreman of the Lawrence Journal.
The other day be was elevated to the
position of assistant editor Of that sheet.
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PERU will pay off her debt With guano
scent for cent.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-26

NoRrnFIELD. The graded school closed with
examinations, on Thursday and Friday, and ex-
ercises by the graduating class, music, and an
address by State Superintendent Conant
N. n. Chase and Charles Beard have formed
q co-partnership to carry ON the grocery aud West
India goods business at Chases block, corner of
Water and Union streets
Rev A. b. Trlax the new Methodist Episeo-
pal minister, occupied the pulpit Of that church
the past two Sundays to the eminent satisfaction
Of his auditors liemoyes his family from Water
bury to the parsonage in this village, Thursday Of
this week.
The Good rempars' Union for Washington
county comes of ON Thursday Of this week.
liowe's Hall for refreshments and the church
above Tor the exercises, during the day time, aud
ihe Concert Hall in the evening" to accommodate
the presentation Of the eantata, have been en-
gagged. The address OF the evening is by Hon,
Charles H. Heath, Of Montpelier. Tho exercises
daring the day are for Good Templars only In the
eveaing, for the public in general.
AT the close Of the spring term Of the North
field Graded School, room No. /, Mrs Carrie
Smith, teacher, contained the following list of pu-
pills who had earned perfect record in regard to
tardiness and absences Angie Badger, Mabel A.
brown, Sadie Drownelle Lizzie Cotter Lizzie p.
Cooke, Carrie Davis, johanna Donahue, Oliver
Dumas, IneE Green Susie Green, Flora NJ Hunt
ley, Iouisa houghton, Emma Ilowes, Mary T..
Nichols, Josie Page Mamie Ely, Willie Allen,
Frankie Cox, claynton Ditty, Addie Denny, Pat
sey Doan, Bertie IL, Farnham, Berthe ". Farm
ham, Willie Gifiin, Charley Loyejoy, Riley
Moseiy, Clarence Persons, Elmer Rich. Freddie
Richardson, Braddie Sylvester, Matte lampson,
While Ryan and Frankie Benson.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-26

THE JuRY DISAGREE The trial Of Moses H.
Sawyer for the murder OF Mrs. Alma Emerson, at
Fremont n. H., has come to close for the pres
ent, and another chance remains for the prisoner,
the jury having disagreed. After being out about
seven hours the jury sent word that they were
ready 10 come in, and the court which was in
waiting at the hotel repaired at once TO the court
house The prisoner did not arrive for some ten
minutes as he had To be awakened from sleep.
The jury had taken twelve ballots, which stood as
follows; First, eight for conviction and four for
acquittal second, five for conviction, five for ac-
quittal, and two for murder In the second degree
third, seven for conviction and five for aequittal
the remaining ballots standing the same as the
third. The foreman, d. u. Currier, Of Hanover,
was for acquittal, and after the first few ballot
ings, told his brother iurymen that he should
agree to nothing else, he believed that, from
the evidence, that tho prisoner was innocent as
newborn babe. The prisoner received the an
nouncement and the discharge Of the jury with
more OF show of emosion than no has exhibited
during the whole trial. His head fell, his fugers
worked neryously, and he appeared to feel as il
his hope Of final acquittal was fading away. The
counsel for the defense moved change Of venue,
which motion will be heard at the law term Of the
court at Concord, In June.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-26

MAsosIc.-Ihe Grand Lodge Of Vermont will
hold its annual communication at Grand Army
Hall, in Burlington, on Wednesday and Thursday,
June 9th and 10Th. One of the principal features
of this interesting meeting OF the craft will be the
eulogy by Past Grand Master Leyerett D. Engles-
by, of Burlington upon the lamented Past Grand
Master, DIR. George NJ Hail. OF Swanton. NJ W.
Grand Master n T. Bowman, Of St. Johnsbury,
viii preside.
The Grand Commandery Of Knights Templar-
En-. Sir Joseph l.. Perkins, OF St. Johnsbury, pre-
siding, will meet in annual conclaye, at the same
place, on Tuesday, June sth, at ten o'clock, a. NJ
The annual convention Of the Grand Royal Arch
Chapter does not occur this year until the 22d day
Of September
The Grand Council OF Royal and Select Masters,
Edward S, Dana, of Cornwall, Most Illustrious
Grand Master presiding will meet in annual con-
yention, in Burlington, on Thursday, June 10th.
at two o'clock, =. NJ
Grand Sword Bearer William Brinsmaid, OF
Burlington, has just procured a new and very
handsome set OF jewels for the officers OF the
Grand Lodge of Vermont.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-26

MEMORIAL DAY will be observed in this VII
lage on Saturday of this week, under the auspices
of Post Brooks, No. 10, Grand Army of the Re
public, assisted by the citizens OF this place and
vicinity. For the purpose Of decorating the graves
OF the soldiers flowers viii be thankfully received
at the Grand Army Hall, at and after nine clock
Saturday forenoon.
General L. 7. Pitkin will act as marshal, and the
procession viii be formed Mt two o'clock, +. NJ, on
state street, in front Of the State House. in the
following order; First, carriages with floral on er-
ings Second, carriages with ladies, committee
clergymen and disabled soldiers Third, the Mont
pelier Cornet Band Four, Post Brooks, No. 49,;
Five soldiers invited Six, citizens ON foot; Seven
citizens in carriages.
The exercises at Green Mount Cemetery will be
as follows; music by the band; prayer by the
chaplain; singing by the choir; Grafton by Gen
stephen Thomas; singing by the choir; decoration
of the soldiers graves.
After the services at the cemetery the procession
will be reformed in the same order, and return to
the State House, where 1t will dlsband.
Detachments from the Post will visit the other
cemeteries, and decorate the graves Of soldiers
there buried.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-26

PROBATE CoURT.--Ihe following business was
transacted in the Probate Court for the District OF
Washington, during the week ending May cath,
1875 May 18th, Lewis Burnham's estate, admin
istIation account referred to June III b, +. Fer
rvs and Cad Crossett's estates, licenses to sell
real estate granted; Reuben Smiths estate, ex-
tension granted; George W. willey's estate, ad-
ministration account allowed May 10Th, Eliakim
Aliens estate, will proved, and o. w. May APP
pointed administrator; William r. Murray and 2,
$ Nsble, appraisers and commissioners. May
10th, loomls Palmer's estate, inventory returned.
May 2ist, W. NJ. Wilson's estate, administration
account referred TO June 10. May I'D, Clara r,
Waternan's guardianship, guardian account nj
lowed Edward W. Perin's estate, administrl-
ton account referred TO June 18th.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-26

ANOTHER IRE N RuTLAND.-A forty-iyo min
utes past three o'clock, Wednesday morning, a
fire was discovered in a barn owned by jeremiah
C. Thornton. situated between Center, Wales and
Washington streets, and adjoining c. L. Longs
carriage shop and the Bardwel House stables, in
Rutland From Thornton's barn the fire soon
communicated TO Longs shop and the Bardwcl
House stables and before the alarm could be
given, these buildings were completely enyoloped
in flames. From Longs shop the fire spread to a
small wooden aforementioned and building owned
and occupied by Iatrirk Cain as q grocery store
and therce to a wooden dwoilng-housc, owned
and occupied 10y VI. Tossing At half-past four
the wind was blowing towards the lardwell
House, which is now undergoing extensive re-
pain, and for time it seemed az though ii must
bum. but tie wind went down, and through the
efforts OF the fIemon it was saved. The horses,
carriages and harnesses, in the Bardwell House
stables, were saved rs was also the furniture and
household goods in tho houses Of Tossing and
Cain, and the fixtures OF the latters store The
contents OF Long carriage shop were a total loss
The fire was first discovered by a compositor in
the Herald Office, while going home after his
nights work. and is believed 20 have been Of in
ccndary origin. The loss is estimated at si5, 600.
The insurance is about 5000 OF which s., 700 is
in the Vermont Mutual, and s. 900 in Durham
& rcmplos agency. It was narrow escape from
terrible conilagration. lis universally believed
that the fire was the work OF au incondiary.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-26

DARrMouTH LEGE-Commenccment at this
Institution occurs, the present year, on the last
Thursday in lune-the oath Impressed with the
desrableness Of securing more time for the annual
meeting Of the Aumni-to which, heretofore only
an hour or two Of commencement morning has
been giyen-the trustees have arranged to devote
10 it the afternoon of the day preyions-that is, Of
Wednesday the I'D twill be held In the chapel,
at half-past two O'Clock, p NJ, and thus ample
opportunity will be afforded not only for the bust
ness Of the association, bat for the various ad-
dresses appropriate to the occasion, including
tees Of deceased graduates. 1t is expected that
this new arrangement will lead to an increased
attendance Of the Alumni, and deepened interest
in the meeting. To that end this early notice is
given.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-26

RANDOLPH = The dwelling house, barns and
contents, together with fourteen head OF cattle,
belonging to John Hanks, Of East Randolph were
burned Saturday night May I'D, between twelve
aud one o'clock. The fire was set In some stniw
In the barn, by John Allen, who had been In tho
employ OF Mr. Hanks. Allen is foreigner and
had some trouble with Cir Hanks who had dis
charged him. Allen threatened Saturday To
burn the building, and Mr. Hanks got man 10
watch with him, but Allen proved too much for
them both, and taking club fought them OFF
and set the fire where II was impossible To put II
out, and then left Allen was arrested in Royal
ton, on Sunday, after desperate resistance. lie
was taken to Randolph and said he did not want
any trial; that he burned the buildings, and that
he meant TO, and was glad he had done 1t; and
he was ready to go TO Windsor, aud without doubt
he will have chance TO. States attorney Boydcn
promptly offered a reward Of $500 for Aliens
arrest.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-26

SuNDAN-SCnooL UNION Tho Vermont Baptist
School Convention viii hold a Sunday nsti-
iute at Bnttleboru, on Wednesday and Thursday,
June "a and 80, preceded by a prayer and praise
meeting ON Tuesday evening. Conductor, Rev
Warren Randolph, D D., Of Philadelphia; leader
Of music, Prof W. Howard Doane, Of Cincinnati
The Central Vermont railroad will return for half
fare, over roads managed 10y them In the state
those who pay full fare in going to tho meeting
Delegates Wishing entertainment will forward
their names to j. j. Estey, Esq Brattleboro.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-26

HARDwIcN.- Cornelius Cole has bought the farm
owned by the late John L. Pope, in the east pant
OF the town, for 400
Those interested ia recognizing the chor1f
uuion musical association aie requested to meet A
the Methodist church in liardwick on Wednesday,
June ID, at six o'clock in the afternoon, for that
purpose Singers from this and adjacent towns
are cordially invited to attend May there be a
general response TO the invitation, that the success
Of the association may be assured.
Extensive winter-klling Of grass Is almost
everywhere reported, principally on the hills and
western exposures where the wind has blown the
snow off most Of the winter, leaving the surface
bare Al d fully exposed to the effects OF frost 1t
is so badly killed in many places that it must
seriously affect the coming hay crop, even with
the best of weather for repairing the injury
-MacIs marble works, at this place, Offer at
the present time, many attractions to the lover Of
art on account Of the large aud splendid assort-
ment of finished work now on exhibition and
ready to set up Maek's well known artistic taste
and skill is well appreciated where his work is
known, as is amply evidenced by the numerous
orders daily received. lie reports greater sales
this. spring than ever before, from the plainest
! headstone to the massive and costly monument.
Only the best quality Of Vermont and Italian
marble are used
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-26

TIM PORTLAND & OGpENsnUHG RAILROAD. --
We are informed that the railroad bridge across
the Connecticut river at Dalton, y. H., is under
contract and that work ON it has already begun
The bridge viii be completed at an early day, and
Il is expected that trains will run from johnson,
Vt, TO Portland, Me-, by the firt Of August
The road is doing paying business, andan extra
train is to be pa; about the first OF June to ac-
commodate the Mount Mansfield travel via St
Iohnsbury and Wells River, until the completion
OF the Eastern division Of the Portland & Og-
dcnsburg railroad