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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-12-16
Romance of Speakers.

There have been thirty-one Speakers
of Congress. New York had but one
John w. Taylor, in President Jackson's
time. Old Fred A. Muhlenberg heads
the list. Indiana has been lucky in this
Office, having held it with John w. Davis
a quarter of century ago, and several
times under the excellent parliamenta-
rian, Colfax. Neither Ohio nor Illinois
has ever received il, nor any Gulf State
or State west OF che River Mississippi.
It is a greater Office THAI Vice President,
and in great body like Congress it has
powers scarcely visible. Henry Clay, J..
K. Polk and John Bell are Speakers who
have run for the Presidency. The
Speaker of Congress is also the custo-
dian of much power over the Capitol
building. He has both private office
and parlor in which to receive tbs
friends and take refreshments.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-12-16
The Exploits of the Quail Eater.

About one year ago the Calhoun (Ky.)
Progress published the following tWe
are reliably informed that purse of
$50, 900 is offered by a company in Madi-
sonville, Kentucky, to any man who will
eat thirty quails in thirty days, eat
ing one each day. The experiment. has
been tried by several parties of that
place, but twenty-five is the highest
number reached. 1t appears singular,
but it is said that after dozen birds have
been eaten the sight of one produces the
most severe vomiting. The money is on
deposit at jacksonville. If the party
fails he is to forfeit $780," This item
went the rounds of the press, and brought
out many comments upon the impossi-
bility of accomplishing the apparently
easy feat. The idea THAI it could be
done became conviction without proof
in the minds of many, like that one in
regard to man weighing no more after
eating hearty meal than before eating.
Those who seemed best posted on the
subject were most eager to wager their
funds that it could not be done. One
| day last October, James O'Donnell, In
the presence of ten or twelve persons,
ate a large cream pie, on trihing
! wager. in four minutes and eight sec
onds, when Robert r. Rea, N. Msccub
bin, and others who witnessed the gor-
mandizing were so impressed with his
voracity and capacity that they deter
mined to give him trial on thirty quails
in thirty days. Arrangements were made
accordingly at Mullen's restaurant for
the quails A committee was selected to
witness the eating, each evening at Z
o'clock, who were to keep a record of
each meal. During the fist few days OF
the test but few persons besides the COM
mittee witnessed the exercises. As
O'Donnell progressed in his undertake
ing, however, and became the subject OF
comment from the press of the country,
the interest increased among the curious
bets were made on the result In sporting
circles in this and adjoining cities, and
the restaurant contained large number
of spectators every evening. Last night
on the eating of the thirtieth bird, the
house was crowded. O'Donnel went al
his task with his wonted voracity. Those
who had expected to see him fail on the
last one, were surprised at the apparent
relish with which he extinguished the
fowl, and were astonished to hear hin
call for another quail for good meas
ure !" This was also consumed. Their
} he called for dozen steaning stewe6
] oysters, and ate them. Then reaching
over the table he tackled a piece OF pie,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-12-16
Terrible Colliery Disaster.

A London dispatch of Dec. 6 says:
"The colliery at which the fearful ex-
plosion occurred to-day belongs to
Mitchell & Co., and is one of the largest
in Southern Yorkshire. It is joined by
underground workings with Edmunds'
main colliery, where, twelve years ago,
over 800 persons persisted. The works
extend for many miles. They are en-
tirely worked with safety lamps, under
very rigid discipline, and were consid-
cred safe. At 6 o'clock this morning
about 800 men and boys descended and
commenced work as usual. At hafpast
8 a terrible explosion occurred. The
exact position OF the explosion is at pres
ent unknown, but the miners in all parts
Of it were startled by loud report, fol-
lowed by large volumes of smoke and
after-damp. Those who were able rushed
to the pit bottom, but the drawing cage
was displaced. AS soon as possible vol
unteers organized to search for the dead
and dying and those who had escaped.
After being down for some time the vol
unteers reported about noon that they
met with great difficulty. They saw
many who we're alive but unconscious.
1t is impossible now to give the number
lost. It is feared that the first report
(20O) will be confirmed, though the MAN.
ayers of the colliery hope that many
may be saved. The operatives of all
the collieries of the district are on the
spot ready and anxious to do all posi-
BILE for the relief of the sufferers. AL
the local surgeons have also arrived. All
those rescued thus far are seriously
burned and injured Hundreds of men,
women and children are congregated at
the mouth of the pit, and, as the disfg-
ured bodies are drawn to the surface,
the scene is of the most heart-rending
character.
Later accounts indicate that the total
number of lives lost is lao. The explo-
sion was caused by careless blasting op-
erations. Another disaster of similar
character is reported to-day in coal
mine near Pentirch, in South Wales.
Twelve persons were killed and ten in
iured.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-12-16
Our Relations with Spain.
washington Cor. Chicago Tribune. ]

All rumors or reports that the Presi-
dent will, during his present term Of
office, recommend either recognition, in
dependence, or belligerency of the Gu
bans, have been finally set at rest, but
this fact does not by any means dispose
of the Cuban question, for the President
hints very strongly that it MAJ be the
duty of this Government to interfere to
put stop to the strife In Cuba, and it is
bv no means certain that Spain would
mot consider such action as more wound
ing to her dignity as nation than even
recognition, for which there has been so
much clamor. A high Government off
cial, in commenting on the message, said
to-day that great nation like the United
States could not afford to bluster or to
use language that had no meaning, and
that if our own people did not know
what the word Intervention means the
people of Spain probably did. On be-
ING asked If it means war, he replied
that If it did not mean war, at least it
did mean stronger and more vigorous
policy towards Spain than has yet been
maintained. It is now generally be-
heved that the future course of the Pres
! ident will be governed entirely by the
result of the negotiations now pending
between our Government and that OF
Spain; that, If Spain not only promises
to take measures to remove the causes
of our complaint, but actually carries
those measures into effect, then there
will be no Intervention; but if, on the
other hand, the pending negotiations
should fail to have satisfactory result,
the President will report that fact to
Congress, and recommend Intervention
with all that the term implies, and it is
even limited that our Government may
be Joined in the action by one or more
of the leading nations of Europe.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-12-16
The Parsons Christmas Turkey.

Half a century ago, when the income
OF a Dissenting preacher was not very
large, his salary was often supplemented
by bountiful supply of provisions from
the well-to-do members of his congrega-
ton. A Baptist minister in Hartford
shire used at Christmas time to be posi-
lively inundated with hampers filed with
good things. On one occasion an enor-
nous turkey was sent to him by the
thoughtful kindness of a neighboring
farmer; but as the minister's family had
already provided for the Christmas din
ner, the bird was sent to the market and
sold. A passer-by, seeing this fine speci-
men of poultry, said g What splendid
turkey just the thing for the parson's
Christmas dinnerl" And to the ''parson
it was sent. The prudent wife sent it a
second time to the market, and sold it
again for a handsome sum. Another
friend, similarly struck with the magnifi-
cent proportions of the turkey, pur-
chased it, and also sent it to the "par-
son." Not wishing to fly in the face OF
Providence, the good man said at last,
g It is very clear that the Lord means
us to have this turkey" and, with the
entire appreciation of the family, it form
ed part of the Christmas dinner.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-12-16

A citizen of Albany has received the
following letter from a resident of Ports
mouth, Ohio:
"DEAR SIR: Please give me the adj
dress of any family whom you might
think needs the services of an ex-
perienced person to keep up the family
supplies and see to the general safety
and order of the household, as grand
father might do. The following causes
might be enumerated for such need :
Discrimination to attend to such things !;
want OF experience pressure of bust
ness absence of one or more of the
family, say on trip to Europe; having
town and country house, etc. give
the following that you may form an idea
of the place [ might fill Age. ffty-six
years small; weight, 108sspounds ; been
out of business over five years would
have had enough to keep me but for
circumstances beyond my control, it
having wasted away not strong enough
now to build up business entirely on
credit, as I did when younger don't
want to depend on my boys for support );
married thirty two years /; have had seven
sons and six daughters planned my own
dwelling and Its appurtenanceS, nclud-
ing a large garden, in which we lived
most of our married life. My wife being
seldom well, the purchase of everything
from pins or carpets to sugar fell mainly
on me. When young I travelled a great
deal. have lodged and eaten In the
shanties Of our Western settlers. Ihave
been In the cabins of the poor whites of
the South, and sat at the tables of the
planters, and travelled thousands of miles
on the Western steamboats,. Later /
have crossed the ocean on two of the
Cunard steamers. In fact I have seen
life in almost all shapes. My attention
being from necessity drawn to the varied
wants of family, curiosity led me to
note them, and it is surprising how reg
ular they are. It is probable that, with
the exception of ice, I could estimate
very closely the requirements of steam
er from New York to Liverpool. I
would need for my services comfort
able bedroom, a seat at the table, and
say So or 81 per week for pocket money.
Reference given to solid men if re-
qJlired. !"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-12-16
The Christmas Tree.

"The custom is of very ancient OBJ
servance. It's birthplace is Egypt. The
tree there used was the palm, and the
ceremony was in full force long before
the days of Anthony and Cleopatra.
The palm puts forth fresh shoot every
month. In the time of the winter sol
stice, when parties were given in ancient
| Misraim, spray of this tree, with twelve
shoots, was suspended, to symbolic the
completion of another year. The Gus
tom passed into Italy, where the fir-tree
was employed for the purposes of cele-
bration, and its pyramidal tips were
decorated with burning candles In honor
of Saturn. This festival, the Saturnalia,
was observed at the winter solstice, from
the 18th to the 21st of December. The
Sigillaria days for interchanging pres
ents Of figures In wax, like those on the
Christmas tree, followed, and finally the
Juvenalia, when men became boys with
bows, matrons turned children once
again, and young and old INDUCED in
the solemn romps with whichthe festival
closed. That the Egyptian tree passed
into Germany, may be seen IN the pyra-
mids which sometimes there are substi-
tinted for the tree. But the antique
northern mythology has supplied most
of the observances. The Juel FEST was
the midwinter Wheel Feast, and the
wheel represented the circlng wears
which end to begin again.
SAT this festival presents were n1aGte,
which were concealed in wrappers and
flung Ill at open windows, emblematieal,
we are told, Of the good, but as yet hid
den things, which the opening year had
In store The church generally made
selection Of the heather festivals for its
own holy days. This was done chiefly
to enable Christians to be merry without
danger TO themselves. 1t would not be
safe for them to eat, drink, and rejoice
on days when pagan governments put
on mourning. They were glad when
these were glad, and toasted with them,
holding other celebrations in view.
Hence the German tree, only for the sun
which crowned the Roman tree in honor
of Apollo, the German place figure of
the Som of God. DR.. Dor0n's Table
Traits.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-12-16

which In turn went the way of all the
quails, and finished up with large ap-
pie. It is said that great deal of money
changed hands upon the result, but
O'Donnel himself had no money up.
He received nothing for this hitherto
(said to be- unparalleled feat but the
quails, the notoriety, and about seven
dollars contributed by the crowd on the
last night. he says that since the TWEEN
tieth quail was eaten, the birds have had
wild, bitter taste, which slightly in
creased up to the eating of the thirtieth
one, but this flavor produced nothing
like nausea. O'Donnen is of Irish pa
rentage, is % years of age, five feet
seven inches in height, weighed 1853
pounds at the commencement of the task,
and has lost but three pounds since of
light or sandy complexion, and is a
blacksmith by trade. DR.. G. w. Law
der has been his attending physician,
and many other medical and scientific
students have watched the undertaking
with considerable interest. Madison
lind. } Courier.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-12-16
The New York NewsbOys, Theater.

The New York newsboys are nothing
it not enterprising. Not content with
one theater for their own exclusive use
and enjoyment, they have opened an
other, and it is now in full blast. Bobby
Cook. a raganuffin, aged thirteen years,
is the manager. He erected stage, got
together a little company of amateurs
and gave entertainments to his comrades
for the '"snnall sum of two CENTS" as
was announced ON his play-bills. The
enterprise was successful from the out
set theater-goers focked to the pit, and
it was considered an unlucky night on
which the ticket agent did not gather in
at least dollar and half. At the door
a little fellow collects the money and
knows no deadheads. 81 say, young
fellow" said he, as small boy with a
handful of coppers tried to pass, "you'z
the chap what's stuck us upon yer bogus
pennies. 'Tis ner use, yer can't come
in, so git right out" The room is about
30x15 feet, and about one quarter is set
apart for the stage. At the rear the
plain pine benches rise in tiers, and
these are divided by an imaginary parti-
ton from the reserved seats. which are
db UL1O 1OOB OA OAAC OO0SOO LAO OO<D5O ID
elevated a foot or two, and is thickly
covered with little movable scene boards.
A life-size sketch of Gus Williams
adorns the front board. and the pictures
of goddesses are mingled with those of
burnt-cork MINISTRIES. Funny contor-
tionists, expert clog dancers, negro min
strels and variety showmen follow each
other in rapid succession, and to each is
accorded rapturous applause from the
pit and the gallery. In the intervals of
the parts, the envious boys outside pro-
duce sometimes merriment and some
times CONSERVATION by shouting to the
audience. st. say, Johnny" shouted
one in the solemn part of the play, to
one of the actors, 81 say, ole boy, yer
mothers out here looking fur YER" An
other cried out, "Oheese it, fellers, here
comes Lowery. "-NeaO York Tribune.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-12-16
PIE LITTLE FOLKS.
santa Claus and His Wen.

Santa Claus and His Men.
a curious place Is Old Santa Claus den,
All stor'd fun Of treasures; where queer Little men,
No larger thar dr11msticks yet active and bright,
Are busily worEing from morning till night.
These queer little fellows, these workmen small,
All answer w tn pleasure Old Santa Claus call
For g Fifty more bonbons, one hundred more toys !!
More names cn rpy list Of good girls and good boys -
s'Here mer1iIy no y be gieefuny cries;
q MY sled is all ready-nake haste, the time flies!
My reindeer are prancing and paving the snow;
Make haste there, make haste, we're impatient to
go"
Soon the bundles are packed with the greatest of
care.
Then off spring the reindeer, on on thro the air,
Till they stop at home where snug in their bed
Sleep Cora and Mabel, or Willie and Fred.
When the children awake at dawn's early light
And steal from their beds, how they'll scream with
delight
On behodng their stockings, they hung the wall,
With treasures o'eTfowing, and something for all.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-12-16

A New Hampshire cat has made -aer-
self famous in an unusual way. AS lie
story runs, canary bird BELONGING to
Mrs. Jonathan Hill, of Northwooa, that
State, recently escaped nom its oage and
flew out of doors. Attempts were imme-
diately made to recapture il, but it few
out of sight and was given up as lost.
About three days after the house cat
brought the bird IN and laid il at the
feet of its mistress, safe and sound.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-12-16

A JAPANESE editor has avowed his in
tention of becoming citizen of the
United States, so that he may hereafter
have the privilege CT speaking his mind
with entire freedom.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-12-16

IF courtship is bliss it does not follow
that matrimony is blister.
, 1875-10-02

bn done to secure proper ehnro ns tho judges
OF election from tho Republican pl.1e.
MIR. hinunr asked that tho narns Ut ten Eool
men bn furnished to hial 70 that ho conlii rrg-
gcss tilotn TO tho Central Committee at their
tnoat1pa to-day. .
Tho linn. John T. scanlcn hopn,l that eosno
Filth action wonf 10 taken. rs a'oflion day Vas
approaching md II WAS tISno tno suon to conl-
menco on tlathtiod work Of thh kind.
After folnc discussion columttao OF ihEeo,
consisting Of John StnpEcnE. iphn \. Scan'on4
hnt William Fsazor. waA appointed to mako out
a list OF thirty hinwn Nepu|illcanh frnm tho
ward, who sllcnl, +" Hl,sEe ttad to tho Contral
Co,ntn,tt.e ~ Hliteile mrn fhr Judges OF 0leu.
t.nn. TIM Chairman au'l Secretary were nddcd
b tue t'nna anllscc.
Tim meeting tl.Gn ndtuurood, subject 10 Tho
call Of tito l'lsehlent.
1HE sixrEESrH WARD.
\ Dcotirc Of tho Republicans Of tho Hixtc0nIh
Wnrl llell tat eyeEt,IT III hall at 1876 South.
rpIt ayrnue, fnr TIM pulEoae nf organizing y
Wnrl clah. Tho following permanent officers
wete cl1oaen:
Observation-Disclosures {1FrInei.
E,tt Freadrnt-I.A. Wilton.
ssrr.tasH-,tFri'li 1ewtl1.
TIE l*HF'r--Jntn Ghiida.
.CHrpa,gA CDmMstxs-Joacph Gntmhn ami otto
Wagnrf.
After somo preliminary work, retcr llegitz
took tho floor md sroaa at conslicraoIo length.
regiewng tbs is-l.en Of thu tlav md setting frt
tho duties Of 1.enubieana. Two or thtao other
speakers followed hin, with utief remarks. md
the meeting adjourned untlt nest Friday pyeu-
aug III tho bnnlo place.
, 1875-10-02
MISCELLANEOUS.

AAahLLf1 kHISlfy 1L!4
ErtctoI ihspatth Ia Tho Chicago 3r1buns.
OTTAWA, H. Oct 1.-The nominations for
Treasurer by tho Democratic party aud Ropub-
ltcan party have called Into lilo fold couple Of
Independents, one from each party.
Will COUNTY, I'LL,
yrttfal DtsJateh to TLs Chtcaao 11.ouns.
JOLIET, ILL.,, Oct. 1.-Tho Republican County
Convention wi1l assemble at tic Conrt-IIouso on
Monday, tho Ith ins.. 1T II o'clock, 10 nominate
candidates for Treasurer and Surveyor. From
appearances at present 1t iH probable that the
Convention will nominate Martin aud Matthews
non, the candidates on tho Independent ticket.
There sconB 10 DO strong disposition
to lloat up the hroaoh hotwcen independents
and Republicans, md 1t IL tholeht that
thus concession on tho part Of the Republicans
will havo D tendency to calso all who have gouo
aAtray to return to tho old party.
A weak effort tn being made by small olique
In Joliat to battle the movement by olAmoriug
for u straight out-aud-oue nomination, p,ls 30
far III your correspondent las bean nblo to OBJ
tain Intelligence from diHerout SECTIONS Of tho
county It ulosts with hut little, II nnv, favor nt
tho hnndA of any who have the wnlfais Of tho
party iii tho futnro At hoaTt.
JUDICIAL NOMINATION IN NEW YnRK.
Spsetat MsrGtch tn The ChIc09o tribane.
DUFrALo. N. Y, Oct. LAT tho Eighth Ju-
dicia District Hepuhlicnn Convention, ileId llore
to-day, tho Hon. George l}arkor WAS renomluRE-
ed for Jnstioe Of the Supreme Court for tho On
suing term.
, 1875-10-02
THEY hHow 4 UlsrostTloX 10 ETC,

THEY huow Dlsros1Tlox To KICK,
tbs Js9s held private meeting 1t the club
room Of tho Sherman House last evening. to dis
cuss WAYS and means 10 intuss new life into tba
body polite, and 10 determine upon what set,on
the Central Club would take In tho approaching
:ampaigu.
In advanee Of she meeting being called to
sEdeF very interesting group Of political
specusatoss gathered d one end Of the room, Of
which
5uDGA MILLER
WaB the central figure. lio detailed to lis
lateueEb In tonea scarcely audible li4 exploits
the last few days In search OF = party, and how
hs had met aud conquered uavaral Republicans
sho were aqu.lly destitute and shiftless. po-
, 1875-10-02
THE INDIANS.


Lat86K from the E0llNCI1-UHHkst" ""
WGHts
SpeeMl DGypateh to TAs CAttaoo Tribuns
OMAHA, Mob. Oct. 1.-alal. Bingham. !ota'I
Agent It tho Cheyenne Agency on tha a',soa,' sa
River, arrived this evening from tho Rod o!oua
says the Commissioners we're expected TO 's,'
inmate their present labors Friday ttoda!t
They hayo rellnquishod all hope Of maApS
treaty At t1FeAeut. ,,,.o, AZ.
4 number Of ranchemen from Wyoming e. ~
rived hero to-day with petitona ask'ns .aisss Js
Crook to grant permission to Atm 3he'a'e''
and punish the Indiana. .h,t.
a private dispatch from cheyenne ~ ~ ' Iats.
milo hsd Doen surrounded by Indians aud sD''
danger Vas spprehendsd.
, 1875-10-02

Dks MONIES, Ia., Oct. 1.-rresldenE a's,m n'.
Apeoch hero has raised the Ire Of the Ga1non. ~
The 10y. J. F. Brazil. tho -0ansssi o4 ~ :.
State Of lows, publishes causao review " ~. -
and says It il "is IL illite1ste, ~ "a
business to AAke It,"
, 1875-10-02
RAILROAD NEWS.

HTHCKEE1B TROUBLES.
DAvEsroRT, H., Oct. l.-Yesterdhy Afternoon
two mechanics liena wore htod III tho District
Court Of this county aaainat tho Cbicago, clu'
ton l. Western Railroad and F. K. llneke1,
contractor. ono by Wallbaum. nr'agss i o..
sub-coutsaotosu, claiming some ~. 600 for build
INK tho chicago. Clinton l. Western vtat ct
Clinton, lhe other by Doroney 4 Wright, fos
10000 for work taouo on tho line Ut tho roAl u
appears that tAoHe contractors have been !ls1oB
Ablludantly on faith. ~ but atnut S11,G00 hafs
boon paid them altogether. It IN probable tass
work will ceaao until tue trouble IL eetlled up.
, 1875-10-02

NEw YonK, Oct. 1.-JAy Gould, Sidney Dlleh,
and several othera OF The Union Paci!lc htlresa
Directory, will leave this city at O'Clock I'M
oyonlnR for tile West, for the purpoae q .S saot1
ouyhly examining tho Uuion Pacific Hafo'@
aud making Improvements whenever totaplo'
, 1875-10-02
DEPOT At WESTON, IT,.

dnftf0I UIa1Nlfeh 70 12ss EhltAd0 1T114Ns
WEsroN. ILL.,, Oct. l.-Grounu WAS broken ~
day for the erection Of an amplo phssengar Ind
freight depot for the Toledo, Peoria i WaFsaH
Road. to moot the wants Of the increasing basl.
uess Of this place. +, N. Funny, aupcr1ntond'
cn,. put All active fosce to work ou tho building
, 1875-10-02

speefnt U,sm,tch to The fhtea4p Tribune.
sIoux CRY, Ia, Oct. l.-Tho Sioux tisT q
rembina ltai'road Company have lot coatfse"
to have thot: road flushed from laro to ls'ea'
land Oak. so miles north, by Jan. |. FL
Evans, Of thls city, has contract for Ihe M.
toE'ty OF tho work, aud ill oommoucs In oashe'e
Monday noxt.