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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-03-02
ROYAL Roast Beef.

The traditional baron of beef, which
since time immemorial has graced the
sideboard of the King or Queen of En-
land on Christmas day, weighed this
year 800 pounds. An English contem-
porary states that it was cut from prize
bullock bred from the choicest stock on
the Royal farm. Rounds of beef weigh
ing eighty pounds each, and spiced,
were forwarded by the Queen, also In
accordance with old custom, to the courts
of Germany, Austria and Belgium. The
Queens stock farm is said to be model
establishment. It appears certainly to
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-03-02
A Combination of Errors.

In Washington, Warren County, New
Jersey, lately, a young man employed
on farm was out late counting, and
on reaching home endeavored to ret in
surreptitiously and quickly. Unfor-
tunately the farmer was an early bird,
and seeing the man in the twilight mis-
took him for burglar and aimed a chair
at him, at the same time shouting for
help. A third man, sleeping on the same
floor, rushed TO the farmers assistance.
The courtier had sloped up stairs on the
instant, unframed, and the third man
also falling into error as to identity,
knocked the farmer down with chair.
The farmer thinks his help had better
take a night key his next "sparking
night"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-03-02

Retracing her steps, eyeing every rag
ged urchin suspiciously, she reached
home in very uncomfortable state &
mind. No sight Of Triss.
ct believe he's got it., she unused,
i" and I'll never see him again.
Triss in the meantime was in an equal
" distressed state of mind. Should he
return the pocket-book, or should he
keep it? He was very angry with him
self for debating. At any other time he
would have been so jubilant, the thought
of returning it would never have occur
red to him.
aShe said 'dear child 0 / wish
she hadn't. I like her. wish she
hadn't lost this book. How I'd like to
work for her. I'd work good, too.
jolly. that must be the house, 81.
Yes. that's it. TIL look around some.
She dom, know I've got it. Two story
an baseminE," mused Triss. Pen
ciIed brick. I wonder it l ken see
through them ERE lace cuttings in this
ere basement?"
Triss took peep.
The young lady and her mother were
just sitting down to dinner. In the anil
mated discussion of the lost purse she
CHANGED to look up at the window.
so there's my boy p and she sprang
to the window, throwing it up. "Come
in, dear p and she made another grand
rush out into the hall, and finging open
the basement door, caught Triss' hand,
and drew him in without bit of cere-
mony.
The child was bewildered. The bright
dining-room, with it's cheerful fire, the
round table, with its snowy cloth and
tempting food. o the cheerful glow,
and warmth. and the brightness Of that
room
Triss was conquered.
The elderly lady looked wonderingly
at him, and then at that merry girl OF
hers, through her gold spectacles in
way that frightened him at first. But
when she said, sspoor little waif, " why,
Triss didn't know what waif meant, but
that sspoor little " sounded good, and he
was won in that direction also.
st lost my purse. / feel so badly"
the young lady said to Triss, very much
in the manner she would have said to a
lady friend.
ssI found it, miss, !" and Triss drew it
from his pocket triumphantly. std ha'
got them oysters, only fur your calm
me such lovin' names" explained Triss.
I" I guess I'd like to work here allus.
sYou blessed boy! just for a pet
word you were honest" said the girl,
reading so well the temptation that the
boy had overcome, and knowing also it
was the first that he had ever tried to
resist.
Just one little word of tenderness
She had been laughed at for petting beg
CARS, as they laughingly told her ; and
this was sweet revenge.
And you call around at her number
any Saturday morning, and you will see
a quaint little figure, with an extraordi-
nary hat, sweeping the sidewalk and the
paved street, and merry little tune
keeps time to the whisk of the broom.
The little feet are no longer bare, and
Triss feels he is doing thriving bust
ness.
Saved by the magic of one tender
word! Try it.-Yoaaag Folks Nea0s.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-03-02
Buried with His Hat ON.

Paschal Lloyd, an aged tenant on Wiley
j. Jones farm, near this city died the
other day. He was 70 years of age.
His dying request was that he should
be buried in the shoes he wore every
day, with his everyday hat on, and his
walking-cane to be placed in his coffin.
1t was done as he requested. He also
asked that the lid of the coffin should
not be screwed on tight. His hickory
stick, with a buckhorn handle, was
placed is his coffin, and at the grave his
friends unscrewed the coffin and lowered
him down, hat, shoes, stick, and ALL
Raleigh (S. CO NesOs.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-03-02
TIE LITTLE FOLKS.

Little Fingers.
Busy little fingers,
Everywhere they go:
Rosy little fingers,
The sweetest that | know.
Now, into my work-box,
Ali the buttons finding,
Tsngling up the knitting,
Every spool unwinding.
Now into the basket,
Where the keys are hidden,
So mischievous looking,
Knowing it forbidden.
Then in mothers tresses,
Now her neck enfolding,
With such sweet caresses,
Keeping off the scolding-
Darling little fingers,
Never, never still
Make them, Heavenly Father,
One day do Thy will.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-03-02

be productive one, judging floln the
fact that the Christmas sale of fat cattle
nettad Her Majesty the neat sum of
915, 1876.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-03-02

Tn this country we declare murderers
insane, and having done so set them at
liberty, a privilege which non-homicidal
maniacs seldom enjoy. In England
they have just sent man to jail for six
weeks for picking up an unsound cab
baoe
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-03-02

A GEORGIA paper remarks g Before
the war the farmer bought negroes to
make cotton to buy more negroes.
After the war, they buy fertilizers to
make cotton to buy more fertilizers. /"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-03-02

Mr. POM. the heightened forger of
Worcester, Mass. makes so much noise
praying in his cell that Frost, the Peter
sham murderer, who rooms next door,
has petitioned for change of quarters.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-03-02
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

taI--Great Raid or Bristow--The Work eff
Congress--The Judiciary BiIi--Measures
Of n
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27
REPORT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS.


The whole number OF pupils enrolled in all
the departments during the term is So. The
average daily attendance 355 From this it
will be seen that, owing TO various causes, but
60 per cent. of the number of pupils for whom
provision has been made have been in daily
attendance upon the schools. 1t needs but u
moments reflection upon this statement 10
convince any one that not three flfths OF the
attainablc results of the work done in the
schools has been secured. This loss Of time
and the consequent loss Of the benefits school
is designed to bestow, is largely attributable
to the prevalence Of contagious diseases.
Whether this, or any other reasonable excuse
can be urged for all the absences and neglect
of school that have occurred, is question for
parents to answer. They will be notified In
future terms as they have in the one just
closed, at the end OF each month, OF the
amount of time their children have lost.
Those pupils who have been in regular,
punetual attendance during The entire term,
are worthy Of special commentator, The
following are their names: Adrian Hadiicld,
Ruth Trebilcock Katie Lynch, Maggie Lynch,
Ralph Goldsworthy Eta Neal, Mary Chamley,
Laura Argall, Belle Whitney, and Matilda
Kcsser. The following are the names OF
those whose record is nearly perfect, part OF
them having lost one or two hal: days, and
the other part having been present al every
sess. IN, but having been once or twice tardy /:
sena Oates, Lydia Stephens, Susan Rogers.
Agnes Hay, Hannah Miller, Nettie whitney,
Nellie Hadheld
The following arc the names of those whose
record OF attendance and punctuality WAS
perfect during the month ending Dee. Sh
High Sch Iladhcid, Bessie Wallis,
lydia Stephens, Samuc Ferrin, Lze.ta Hay.
Sena Oates, Ruth Trebicock, Ada Williams,
Eta Gray William Curry, Lizzie j. Williams.
First Ward-Grammar department. Susie
Benson, Agne. Hay, John Hendra, Edward
Kline, Katie Lynch. Maggie Lynch. Hannah
Miller William Martin, Annie Penhallegon,
Jennie Treweek, Matte Hutchinson.
intermediate Department - Nina Benson,
Callie White, Lulu Hutchinson, Laura Spratlcr,
Eddie Robinson, Louis kisscll, George Riggs,
Alonzo Pridcsux, Harmon Smith, Lizzis Dunn,
Freddy Cox, Peter Kisscll, Luella Prsk.
Second Primary Dcparlmcnl-Gcorge Pierce,
Nellie HadheId, Belle Whitney, Alona May
hew, Rude Spraller Louis Bot'omly, Willie
Hay, Erncstinc Humburg, Mamie Priestley,
Bert e White,
First Primary Department - Daniel Ross,
Henry Hay.
Second Ward Grammar Dcpartmcnt-Cur
lis Beach Richard Gribbe Albion Harris,
John Broad, Eliza j, Gribble, Frank lyey,
John Jenkin, Matthias 1enes Willie Prater,
Alvin LauyOn, Eugene Boyntun.
intermediate DcInr,mcnt-Jcnny Mitchell,
John Stark., Mary Chamlcy Monte Stephens,
Nellie Day, Henry Trcnwth, Themas Dave,
Ralph Goldsworlhy, Eta Neal. Frank Argall,
Rufus Hooking, Edith Beaumont, Lavina Man.
key, Lizzie Hilton.
Second Primary Experimentation Arcall.
Rachael Day. Mary Williams, Ally Day, Emil
Dupplcr Annie Williams
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27

THE New York Graphic is still in
the cartoon business, and the latest
effort represents Tilden clnging to
tho legs Of Watterson, Watterson to
the legs Of Hewitt, all suspended
over stream. The picture illus
tratcs 1.-The story of the Three Fool
ish Little Democratic Boys" which
is presented in this shape: "Onct
upan a time three foolish little Dem
ocratic spalpeens - Patsy Hewett,
Mike Watterson, and Teddy Tilden
playing 10y dhe bank Nv strame,
seen the shaddy Nv dhe moon in it,
and thought it was green chaae.
Dhen Patsy Hewitt said, sure | will
hauld on limb, and you fellies may
climb down an git the chaze (the
moons shadow is labeled .Presi-
dency) to ate. SO obey elm down
an Patsy let go to shpit on his hands
and sind a letter to dhe President,
aud livery man NV um toombled in
an was drowned
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27
TUOS. DANEY.

Having purchased irorn Mr. Thos Davey his
stock and added largely 10 It, We are deter
mincd that tho business shall be 80 conducted
as To merit continuation OF the favors 80
justly bestowed upon INN,
All goods warranted As represented or the
money returned. After the Holidays The Senior
will attend personally 10 the repairing depart.
meut Having had an experience of sixteen
years at The bench, YOU may rely upon work
being done we'll and warranted.
We hope through strict attention, prompt
ness. Increased facilities IN purchasing and isir
dealing 10 make IL more advantageous 10 our
patrons and ourselves BlkEll x son.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27
1877.
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.

The pointed but ill-natured at
tack ofthe Milwaukee Sentinel upon
the State Central Committee and its
chairman, for their action in the ease
Of DR., Downs, who was placed on
the Republican electoral ticket in
place OF Judge Miner, betrays more
personal luminosity aud cynicism
than regard for the welfare of the
Republican party. Ii DR.. Downs
were actually disqualified or ineli-
gihie as IA elector, and any ordinary
OF extraordinary precaution had
been neglected by the committee or
It's chairman TO ascertain the facts
IN the case, there would be some
reasonable ground for complaint
But a. we understand the matter,
DR.. Downs does not hold any office
OF profit or trust under the United
States which could disqualify him
as An clector. When his name was
substituted for that of Judge Miner,
strict inquiry was made, and neither
Downs himself nor any of his friends,
were aware Of any disability. The
facts, az ascertained, seem 10 be that
in 1868 Dr. Downs held a position
rs Medical Examiner for Pensions.
In 1860, being commissioned as AS
tistant Surgeon of the 10th Regi-
me0t, he sent in his resignation to
the Commissioner of Pensions. If
al; = this he has held any position
onde, the government, il is known
20 no one hat himself, and since he
denies hesding any such position,
we do not see how the committee
can he held responsible for any mis-
understanding aS 10 the matter
DshiosA No~6.sc<ssln.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27
E. Osborne & Son,
Dealers IN
Drv-Gocds and Groceries.

We shave the best assorted stock Of nry-GoodS
Motions, hats, caps, boots. shoes pldy-made
cot hlug, groceries, glass and QGeeu>ware, ever
offered N his City. Never Gss there been 4
mnN inviting time In bay goods For ca,h
You can bay mor, goods NJ our store than AZ
any other house in the CITY. We Keep cou.
staui'r un band 4 large stock Of the celebrated
Bradley & MctcaiT Ba0,s aud S1oe>, ackuoal-
edged Tvs all % rc the best Hoot and >l,uc in
thr mOkvt, The highest ssarkct price paid
i"r Country Produce. Remember the Place,
OPPOSITE y. l. Martins Hardware Store
%JlI + Sss,os>xt sox
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27
n Office.

Sealed Proposals will be received by the
Committee on Public Buildings for tho City of
Minesai Point, at the city clerks Office In said
city. until the 10th day Of January 1877, Tor
repairing and rcttting the City Hall al said
city according to u plan ard specifications now
on file In the city clerks Office. THE said com
mitee rcserying To Themselves the right to
reject any and all proposals hiod.
An proposals 10 be sealed and addressed 20
the Committee ON Public Buildings, and en-,
dor>ed Proposals To Repair the City Hall"
by Order of the Commute.
JOHN Y. rRAMEL, City Clerk
Mineral Point, December 2ulh, 1870. 81
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27

THE Denison (Tcxas) Crescent
wishes every Democrat in the land
could read the views of General Joe
Shelby. OF that gentleman the
resent says: "Gen. Joe Shelby is
one Of the bravest and most chival-
rio of the Confederate leaders. No
one dares brand him with cowardice,
or charge him with being false to
his people"
Joe pins his faith to Hayes.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27
THE sun.
1877 New York. Is
1871

~,>s-.
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27
For SALE
A Choice Farm.

| have for sale u good farm Of 100 acres 30 acres
under the pillow, 10 acres Of hay meadow not ~
Ice esccllud in Iowa county, and plenty ot good
tire wood, the remainder can easily be- cultivated
This place is situated IN the town OF Moscow i've
miles west of the village on the Mineral FONT
ioi Mug, and Catholic aud other churches near
by also good ucighborhood and society sur
rounding. Terms easy For further particulars
apply 10 john =. Price.
az 80 acres good Pasture.
Dated October 10. lS76.-Slu-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27

JAMES WICK, the celebrated and
liberal horticulturist of Rochester,
N. Y, offers $40 cash for the best
show of flowers at each State fair,
and beautiful Floral Chrome for
the best display Of cut flowers at each
county fair in America for 1871.
Officers of Societies are requested to
insert this in their premium lists the
coming year.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27

THE Pittsburg Gazette holds that
"the sudden decline in the price of
petroleum Mt Antwerp to its really
normal and legitimate price fully
confirms the statement that the high
prices that prevailed were specula'
tive, and were not to the advantage
Of rehners, but represented the
efforts of exporters to save them
selves from loss on their short sales"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27
Freight 4 Accommodation.
Pi0ttcriiIc DirisiOn.
Freight a. Accommodation

GOING EAST. tsoIHi WEST.
LcavePlattcvillel - pm Leave Calamine 655 p m
" Belmont...l ~ pm +" belmont. : 40 D IN
CGlamine2:s3 pm ArriyeilatteviilcSl0 D. 10
~ Passengers leaving Mineral Point at s a. IN
can reach Madison at 4. p. m the same day 10y
way OF treeport and taiadouta-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27

THE Demo cratic papers are expert
encing an other spasmodic change OF
base. They give up Oregon, with
the intimation that they never be-
|;evel there was much of q shower
in that direction, and cling caress-
nRly to Florida.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27
70 TIE PUB-,c.

Having disposed ot my business Ia MeSsrs,
Birely & SON, | take Til, means hf soliciting
continuation to them of the patronage aud
favor so kindly bestowed upon myself, terliu.
confident that you viii Ice honestly aud fairly
dealt with. With many thanks, remain
Yours,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-12-27
TWO FARMS FOR SALE.
100 Acres In Ia Fay<spc.C0auty.

IN the town OF Fayctte, 10 N Hes from Niners,
FONT, about the same from harrington. y new
house on the place, two living springs, > acres
new iand-broke up. balance unbrosc t0usij-
cradle mineral has been found on the place. =
is considered good mining property.
IS5 Acre. I'm Iowa County.
This farm Is miles s F. from Mineral Point
tlty. House -6XS2. two stories Good large barn
ana other put-buildiuls. Good bearing orChaTd,
Nuc!arG, shTIbbtry. ,Vc. Good cistern. and 40
running STRAINS Of water on she place Good
well and pump al the barn. I01 acres under II v,
y acres Pasture ~ acres meadow. and ave atret
timber lND miles distant.
Terms oasy--fart cash, balance on line, =
6ineregt Payments. JOHN HARkEi.,
Miaersl ist4:. M
Sspts nhs. 10Th, is.t-3, i'm