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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-02-03
FIRE ARMS AND FOUR STARS.

BY U. 81.
The article published in the TELEGRAPH
of the Goth Inst, under the caption Fire
Arms" appears to have excited the anil
modversion of Four Stars to a considerable
extent. He fires off fusilade of q column
and q half, but completely fails to his the
mark. Fire Arms asks the question, "has
an American citizen right to carry loaded
revolveri'-not to "carry fire arms as
stated in last weeks TELEGRAPH. This
question Four Stars fails to answer, but goes
off on a tangent--introducing subjects
which Fire Arms does not discuss, and
blames it for advocating ideas which it does
Fire Arms is not discussing the rights Of
the fisherman or the sportsman; neither is it
discussing the business of the paper maker.
printer, blacksmith or engraver; but is dis
eussing the fact that so many men in our
large cities carry some kind of offensive or
defensive weapon, the reasons for the prac-
tice-the causes which lead to this practice,
and the possible remedy. The statement
cities go armed-that the business man and
the travelling man seldom goes away from
home without some Kind of weapon for his
own protection, aud these statements are
not refuted by -Four Stars. The causes
leading to this perrlicious habit are laid at
the door of defective laws and dishonest
officers; aud this is virtually admitted by
-Four Stars. Four Stars suggests as remedy
that the criminal should be DISTINGUISHED
and prohibited from sitting as juror, thus
directly admitting that the law which will
allow criminal to vote and sit as juror
is defective, which is undoubtedly true.
But is not Four Stars remedy little "Uto-
pian," in view of the fact that these same
criminals whom our defective laws allow to
vote and sit as jurors, are doing just as
much toward electing our law makers as
they are toward electing our efficient Justices
of the Peace, constables and sheriffs, and
conscientious Judges" and in view of the
further fact that so many Of our law makers
belong to a profession which lives by litiga-
| tioH-which fattens on immortality, but
starves on morality and honesty?
| How it is possible for any honest, reasona
BILE, intelligent man to constlue Fire Arms
into the least intimation that "Friend Nc
Kinley," or the writer of Fire Arms was ever
guilty of carrying concealed weapons is 6
mystery. Surely no one but q man wei
versed in legal legerdemain could misinter
pref language SO abominably. U. & /. does
not wish to discuss this question any farther
in the TELEGRAPH.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-02-03

R. N. STIc, of Fox River, in com
munication which is printed in this pa
per, takes exceptions to communication
Of Larry McManus in the TELEGRAPH of
last week IN relation to Wilmot. r. n.
Site evidently understoods Larry's COM
munication differently from what we
did. We understood it to be intended
as an exhibition of Larry's wit and hu-
more to be understood in Picwici an
sense. And as the people Of Wilmot are
fully able to defend the good name Of
themselves and their village, without
assistance from Fox River, and as we
have received no communication from
Wllmot in relation thereto, we conclude
her people understood Larry's communi-
cation as we did. Surely they could not
have taken it as seriously to heart as Mr..
Site has or they would have come to the
defense of themselves aud their village.
And we hope that even r. n. Site has
not taken it so seriously to heart but that
he can change stack to let 90 and again
90 on his way rejoicing.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-02-03
Fox RIVER,

| EDITOR KENosHA TELEGRAPH. - no.
ticed an article in you last issue over the
signature of Larry McManus in which he
! tries to describe and locate the village
of Wilmot. He says ut is upon the
bank of Fox River, IN wet weather il is
IN the river, at other times it is in the
mud" Now of all the villages there are
in the County, man from Bassett Sta
ton, ought to be the last to mention high
WAGER or mud. It is MT an uncommon
occurrence to see the water running
across Main ST. at Bassett Station two
feet deep with large margin of mud.
Again he says "The majority of the in
habitants live on the east side of the
river" How he has moved the village
of Wilmot to the east side of Fox River
Is mere than I can imagine, unless he
had been handling crooked whisky" in
that tavern" which he spoke of, just
before he penned the article. That, has
way of varying things and getting
them misplaced in general. Again he
says, IF you step into the tavern you
are soon followed by one or more men
who suppose you are thirsty and hate to
drink alone" There are some men so
penurious they prefer to drink alone.
First, because they get the whole benefit
of their money. And second, because
they are sure they are drinking with
good company Of this hits betoao the
belt we will Of course consider it unfair.)
If those Wllmot men do as he says, |
hope they will profit by what he has
said, and if man comes to the Hotel to
ststeam up'' they will please step to one
side and give HIM chance. especially II
he is from.
Now about the "Teacher's Responsible
ity,"which he speaks about in this andalso
in some of his former letters. | have
DuG ILLS " soy WClO e1 C0"~A~A NSA"~~
could practice what he breaches it
would be necessary first to convince me
I am not free moral agent and then l
might feel safe in Misunderstanding And
[ will say still farther were clerk of a
school district and in need of teacher,
and teacher should express as his opin-
ion that he was not responsible fer the
moral training of his pupils | would
simply say to him, You do not fill the
bill. will not occupy any more ofyour
valuable space by following this article
any farther. But I think on the whole
our friend Larry has not handled the
truth with sufficient carefullness TO meet
the demands of veracity. am just now
reminded what witty pollution once
said about Seymour when he was Cover
per of N. 7. He said the Irish men
called him Say-more because he could
say more and name less than any other
man living. II. N. oTIc.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-02-03

GREENBAcKs DESTROYED.

The Secretary of the Treasury on
> an. 9th directed the destruction OF
$554,osO in Greenbacks; that amount
being so per cent. of the new nation
al bank currency issued during that
month. This leaves the outstanding
greenDack circulation 1871, 273,140.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-02-03

VIM. MCKEE, one of the editors and pro
prietors of the Democrat, st. Louis,
and deacon ofone Of the st. Louis church
es, has been found guilty of conspiracy TO
defrsud the United States Government OF
its revenue in connection with the whisky
ring
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-02-03

HoN. HENRY 81. STARKwEATHER, Repre-
sentative in Congress from Connecticut,
died at Washington on the 2Sth of January.
His remains were buried at Norwich on the
1st instant.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-02-03

Charles O'Conor, taken sick on Thanks
giving Day, has recovered, so that he con-
siders himself and is considered ont of dan
ger
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-02-03

A faptured writer inquiries. "what is
there under heaYen more humanizing, or
if we may use the term, more angelizing,
than fine black eye in lovely wom-
an?' Two black eyes is the only answer
thought of at present.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-02-03
KBNosHA, WIS.,, FEB. 8, 1876.

Robert Dale Owen has returned from
Marquette, Mich, to New Harmony, lndi
ana.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-02-03

The thermometer, yesterday morning, indicat-
ed ten degrees below zero-the coolest thus far
this winter.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-02-03
JOHN MONAGHAN,

Dealer in Stationery, Notions. Fruit, Connection
cry, Nuts, Cigars and Tobacco, Market Square,
just west of the Post Office.
N B.-Weighing of Hay, &C., on Fairbank
Scales, attended to promptly. 21m
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-05
IeiD Van Wrinkle.

We are informed that Robert Nc.
Wade will appear at the Opera House
on Thursday, the 18th inst, in his cel-
ebraled character of Rip Van Wrinkle.
From among the numerous commend
aiory notices of the press, we copy the
following from the N. Y. Herald:
PARK THEATRE, BRooKLYN.-M Mr..
Robert Nc W ade made his first appear
ance at this theatre OH Monday Eve
ming, in a version of RIP Van VIM
k!e,.' written by himself. The cosy
little theatre was crowded in every
part by critictl audience, who were
favoraDly impressed with the new
conner, and rewarded his efforts in the
delineation of the difficult character Of
the worthless and drunken Rip with
frequent applause. Mr.. McWade's
version differs in very many respects
from that OF Mr.. Joseph Jefferson, his
rival, and sdheres more to the original
story of Washington Irving, Mr.. Nc
Wade's dialect was good, and his de-
lineation of the character was in strict
accordance with the ideal Rip, as por-
trayed by the great author.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-05
Thanks

To the Agricultural Society of Por-
tBge County for their Kindness and at
tentiOn showed me while preparing
and exhibiting the Lexington colts
during the late Fair. No pains were
spared on their part TO accommodate
me. l have not words to express my
thanks towards those who exhibited
their Lexington colts, SO many cheer
fully responded to my limited call,
Thirty one colts responded to the beat
Of the drum and came out of the forest
at once, each one with the pride of the
gaudy appearing to say, "I excel all
others in color style and beauty"
Hoping, gentlemen. self-pride may
in part reward you in knowing you
are possessors of SO excellent speci-
mems of that noblest of the brute cre-
alton approXlmating tine thoroughbred
which no other horse equals in muscu-
lar power, durability, longevity and
intillect. Hoping each colt may grow
up with the highest and noblest quail
ties of the horse, thereby bringing
about the desired object of rearing the
Lexington. colt. The boys of the mar
tial band are also entitled to thanks
for their excellent music, which was
highly complimented by gentlemen
from other counties as we'll as our
own. The boys acquitted themselves
in very creditable manner.
j. L. CHRISTY.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-05

DIR j. w. DAILY, who cures Piles
and Fistula without pain or surgical
operation, and asks no money until
cured, will be at the Etna House, Ra-
VIENNA, on Saturday, Oct. l4th, and on
every Saturday following, provided a
sufficient number call for treatment at
his first visit. lie cures the worst
cases in the world i'll from one TO four
weeks, and allows patients to work or
attend TO business during treatment.
Now is the time for every man ana
woman in the County to be thorough.
iy cured of Piles, if a sufficient num-
Der will only call at the Doctors first
visit. A no pay is asked until cured,
there is no danger in any case of be-
ing swindled. BE sure to call at his
first visit
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-05

We spent q few days last week in
visiting the great Centennial EXhibi-
ton, at Philadelphia, and concur i'm
the universal verdict that il is a most
grand and magnificent affair, entirely
beyond the power of language TO de-
scribe. All the published descriptions
utterly fail TO furnish any adequate c
idea of It's immensity and grandeur.
Those who are competent to Judge de-
clare il to rival anything of the kind
i'm modern times. We were there on
Thursday last, which was Pennsylva-
nia-Day, the one hundredth anniver-
sary of the adoption of the provision
al constitution by tho people of that
State, which supplanted the govern
ment instituted by William Penn.-
The day was pleasant and the crowd
was the largest since the opening OF
the Exhibition. The number of paid
entrances was 257, 900, and it is esti-
mated that oyer 100000 people visited
the grounds on that day. 1t is not
likely that for century to come there
will again be SO stupendous and grand
an Exhibition in this country.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-05

PHoNsY shot off his sweet little
mouth at the Opera House on Monday
night 10 pretty fair sized audience
about half of whom were women, and
Of course he talked sweetly to them.
He always does talk lovingly to the
ladies. He did not recount his great
military exploits, and tell of his VAL
orous achievements among the "Squir-
rel Hunters" Very much of his time
was occupied in waving aloft the
stained rag, which by many is sup
posed to be the identical shirt the val
liant Phonsy wore when he rushed to
ne defense of the Queen City when
threatened by John Morgan's ma
rauders, and instead of remaining
with his command brought up at Co.
lnmbus-a very safe distance from the
scene of threatened danger. What
ever may be the stain upon that rag,
it is quite certain it is not Hart's
blood.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-05
Central Ohio Fair.

We desire to call the attention of
our readers TO the Central Ohio Fair,
TO be held at Orrville. Ohio, Oct. 1Ilh,
18th, 18th and 14th, 1876. All depart
ments are open to general competition,
and exhibitors in the future as in the
past, will find that no fsvoritism will
be shown, aud that everyone will be
treated fairly. In the annual meet
iugs from 1865 to 1875 there was a
larger attendance-more articles on
eXhibitiOn-more money paid in pre-
miums, than at any fair held i'll the
State, excepting the State Fair and
Northern Ohio Fair. One of the
many interesting features will be a
five mile dash, in harness. between
two noted horses, $500 side. Good
races, good show in all departments
and Il good attendance if the weather.
permits.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-05
RAPIDS.
Correspondence.

CORES pondcice-
ED. Press s:-COnsiderable time has
elapsed since there has anything par
ticular transpired to break the monot-
ony of this place. AS usual with this
season Of the year, we have had
abundance of rain, which has made
splendid tall feed. The potato crop
in this section will be light, but big
prices will compensate for the scarcity
of the crop,
The Rapidites of this place, assem-
ibied at the Old Ackerly Hall on the
evening OF Sept. Slh 10 have little
dance of their own. Poor whisky and
beer flowed freely which was no cred
it TO those that drank it, but which
left an everlasting Impression on the
minds OF the people that if they in
tended to commemorate our Centen-
nial year, it was poorly commemor-
ated.
The Temperance Division of this
place. is in fourishing condition.
< MORE ANON,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-05

THE Supreme Court of the State OF
New York has decided that j. C.
Aver Il Co., of Lowell, have the sele
right to use the words CHERRY Pee
ToRAL for medicine, and has issued
an injunction against F. V. Rushton
of New York city, for selling Rush.
toms Cherry Pectoral, or Cherry Pee.
toral LoZengers, or any other use OF
the name to deceive the public. This
decision of the high court includes all
dealers who sell any similar article
Port Jefferson, (L. II Leader.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-05

THE correspondents Of the Cleve.
land Republican papers make great
blow over the great Radical demon
stration at the Twin Lakes on We'd
nesday of last week. They declare
il to have been one of the largest and
most enthusiastic meetings of the
campaign. The truth is, it was COM
plete fizzle. We are credibly Inform
ed that the whole number in attend
ance. by actual count and including
DcGOlyer Garfield, but 267 persons.
Three cars were standing upon the
track of the &. s. p. Railroad, but on.
ly one of them was required for the
purpose and that was not uncomfor-
tably filled, and a vote upon the car
showed that te Republicans failed to
have a majority.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-05

Mothers can secure health for their
children and rest for themselves by
the use of Castoria, a perfect substi-
tute for Castor Oil. 1t is absolutely
harmless, and is as pleasant to take as
honey. For Wind-C Collie, Sour Stom-
ach, Worms or Constipation, for young
or old, there is nothing in existence
like it. 1t is certain, it is speedy, it is
chetp.
Caked Breasts, rheumatism, Sci
atica, Swellings, Sprains, Still Joints
Burns, Scalds, Poisonous Bites, aud all
flesh, bone and muscle ailments, can
e absolutely cured by the Centaur
Liniments. What the White Lini-
p,ent is for the human family, the
Yellow Linimcnt is for spawned,
CALLED, and lame horses and animals,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-05
Centennial Correspondence.
PHILADELrHIA, Sept. 81, 1876.

PHILADELrHIA, Sept. 81, 1876.
The paid admissions to the Centen-
nial Exhibition Grounds when the
gates were closed on Saturday eve
ming were l,O7I,3I3 during the ll5
days since the Exposition opened
The number of visitors as recognized
by the tnrnstyles is | ,439, ,S22-a larger
number than ever passed through the
gates of any international exhibition
before in the same length of time. A
larger amount of money also has been
taken than at any of these exhibitions
before in the same length of time.
The foreign commissioners to this ex-
position have already recognized the
fact that this is exeelling all that has
gone before it. o. G. T.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-05
Portage Go. Official Register.

Common Pleas Judge--PhiIo Il. Conant.
Represeatatice in Lr0islatHre--OrvilleB Blake.
PyoIdfe Judge--Gideon seymour.
County CLerk-Jobn Meharg-
County AUditor-W lillian Grinncli.
County Treasurep-John 4. Beatty.
Sherig-O q. Kis.ien.
kecoyder--George w. Barrett
Prosecuting AHorney--Geo- Robinson.
Comm Sanford, Wauzor Hol-
comb. Edward A. Parsons.
LlfyWdry DfrecfOys-B Wells. Amzi Wilm0t,
a. ;. Beechcr.
County SUrreyor- -J cdediah Cole.
CorOHer-Iy man Bryant.
School EsdBiaeFs-W. w "otton. 8. Puckett.
George Darsie.
Mayors of Incorpo rated Villages.
GarrettscWe-O. S Ferris;
HeRt-Char!es II. Kent;
Rdcennd-Gecrgc r. Robinson
Justices of the Peace.
Aftcdter-Sylvester a. Hinman, A. v. Wilson.
lurord-John l.. Thompson, Worthy Taylor.
Irinareld-J. l. Carrier, &. II. Chapman.
Charlestsscn-Austin T.. Curtiss, $. l. Morris.
Deei;feid-f;-S ; TibbalS. j. ii. ofman-
Edin6nrgA-Smith Sanford. Elihu Fish.
Fdnkiia--Nel.on Barber, Milo Shorts, Isaac
Russell.
Ffeedom--Eyman Briant. Henry z. Jennings.
Hiram-Richard NJ Hank, Allen A. Barber,
Frank Squire.
HdRfHa--AlcuZo =. Fdrr, Henry Cobb.
SeLsoA-Cornelius Baldwin. George h Hedger-
Pain yra-Orrin Stevens, David NJ. Evans, IhOs.
Il Williams.
Paris-Brainerd Selby. Uriah Hinchclif.
RandoLI'h-Nathan u. Sears. James P. Coe.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS A. Reed, Alex'r Topping.
Andrew jackson.
Rootsfo1ra--Samuei x. Mix.
MdlersciUe-S q. Eldridge, y. ii Smith.
Areetstoro'-N u. Peck, F.. NJ. stanton.
Snbeld-fIu9h X. Martin, William Paulus.
Windhan-Gsorge Il. Conant. Tho's o. Angel.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-05
SHERIFE'S PROCLAMATION,
ANNUAL ELECTION.

The qualified electors of Portage county are
hereby notified to meet at their usual places OF
holding elections in their respective townships,
Tuesday the 10th day OF October, I'd. 1876
between the hours of clock, A. NJ and
O'Clock p. NJ, of said day for the purpose OF
clccting
One Secretary of State,
One Judge State Supreme Court.
One Member Board Public Works,
One Representative in Congress,
one Judge OF the Court OF Common Pleas,
one Sheriff.
One Recorder,
One Coroner.
One Commissioners.
One Infirmary Director.
Notice is also hereby given to the Trustees
that the following is the annual apportionment
and number of Jurors which they are expected
TO rtturn to the Clerk of the Court of Common
Pleas:
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-05
now THE DEAcoN,s AGoIN. TO VOTE.

/ Written for the BuiIa'o Courier
rTe been over to see the Deacon. anil John. a
sure as you're horn
The Deacons dooin0 for Ii'den, and he thinks
we need Rsform,
Why he's voted the other way, John, for nigh
unto sixteen years
And now Ae's goin' for 7adrn. I'me burned if
believe my ears.
tried FOR TO reason against him, and talked
of the Southern debt,
And told him that Tild.n'S party would pay
them same bills yet;
But he laughed and IIc said. "Well. neighbor
al.owin' your statement true.
That the Democrats mean to pay it. can you tel
me the day it's duo?''
Wei, WAS nonplussed for certain, and COZ ner
cd sure fate.
Td heard Of the debt in speeches. hut never hal
~ heard the date
That they meant to pay their bills on, and the
Deacon unbnttoncd his coat,
Taking from one of the pockets Il ten COnie,ler
ate nete.
And he said, Here's one OF EN-, neighbOr, fol
p:It o. their debt l hold.
I'd laid it away TO look at, but I'd rather have
the goid,
So if there's a chance to- collect it in any way
you can see
l wish you'd give me the day anu date they'll
pay the cash to me-
Well the face of the note read this way
l. when some of the nations of earth.
Scall have recognized that to a nation the south
lands have given birth.
We promise to pay the bearer ten dollars.'' :
John, its true
There 'easnt a nation dia it. The de1t'cW n<rr'
6e due,
Then SPOKE on the Outrage question, the
same as I've talked to you;
How the whites was killing the nggers. spite
TO OF all that the North could do.
And he said, why hayen't they stopped it each
time for the last ten years.
I've noticed that just fore lection the party's
convulsed with fears.
In regard TO the outrage question, you've go,
too sound u head
To believe in "BUya1oo'' stories that send little
children to bed.
As for me, Pm tired of voting for men thatll
pluDder and steal,
Eve had a talk with my conscience and mi ade uI
my mind to wheel. ft-
And turnmy back on the party whose promises
came to nought; +-.'
To turn my back on the leaders that Credit Mo-
bilier bought:
To vote for the Rings no longer. Pm agoin' FOR
honest ways.
And stay Of proceedings on stealing, and not
agoin' for Hayes.
I'm goin' to vote for leader that puts his hand
to the wheel;
I'm goin to vote with party that Says "Ihon
sAar not stedl''
I want to vote for Ledder of whom the Rings
are afraid,
And 80 l shall vote for Tii,len. the choice that
the people made.
I'm tired of the heavy taxes that poor men have
topay,
I'm tired of paper dollar, not worth u dollar
to-day.
just look at the pledges made It's, the things
they've promised to do
Dishonored to-day and worthless, John, what
he said is true.
thought the matter all over, since sat here at
home,
And. John, I've made my mind up, tire Deacon
shdnt 90 ii alone
So 20 night swing out the Old Flag. and early
tomorrow morn
Beneath it wen nail streamer for ''Tilden and
Reform
II. l. G"Jy Jr .
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-05
New Millinery Store.

After an absence of nine years, l
wish to say 10 the ladies that l am
again located i'm Li.tle's building. OPP
posite Opera House, where L will car
~ OH a general Millinery business.
New goods received every few days,
Switches, puffs and curls made from
combings. Patterns cut by measure.
stamping and pinking done. Ladies
call and see me. Hats done over at
home. MRS A. II. PARSONS.