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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-12-07
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
Pleasant bnt cool.

Pleasant but cool.
Now get ready for christmas.
The Electoral Colleges met yesterday.
Have you read the Presidents messagef
Look out for scarlet fever. It is prevailing in
the city to frightful extent.
The residence of S. S. Drom was the scene
Ct an incipient connagration last Tuesday even
irg. The IRE originated by he exploding OF
kerosene lamp. but was snhdued before it had
made any considerable headway
Great reduction ON prices of ready mace cloth
"a, ut p. g. h. Gtosch's. 26w6
A large variety of Hats and Caps, for sale Sheap
atP. a n. ,trosch's. 20"o
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STRAY

s'rayed from the premises of the Subscriber
about the frst of Nov. three caIves-two hiefers
and one BULL bull and one hiefer red, one
spotted.
26tf Salem Nov. 16, 1876. A. s BARBER.
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A fresh arrival Of Gents furnishing goods sucl
as white AID colored Shirts, Underwear, Mufier
and Comforters, Cardigan Jackets. Mittens ant
Gloves, all of which we will sell at hard tins
prices, P. s. GRoscH. 26w6
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Next Sabbath, at the NJ. E. Church. the Pastor,
RevsMr Walker, will preach at 1880 A and
P. M In the morning the subject of discourse
will be "Christlan NoncohfoImity" and IN the
evening "The true labor of life"
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Unitarian 00nrhrnnce.

The Wisconsin Unitarian Conference will meet
IN the Church at Kenosha next week. The OPEN
ing sermon VIII be given by Rev. Brooke Her.
ford Of Chicago. Tuesday evening, Dec II, at tao.
Rev. e. P. Powell Of Chicago will preach Wednes.
day evening. Rev.. T. Sunderland, OF Chicago,
Thursday evening.
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hlsslonary meeting will be held next Sab
bat afternoon, al O'Clock, in the Congregations,
church 81 which Lecture sill be giren by Mrs.
Rhsa' returned Missionary from Persia. All are
nVf ed. with the fullest assurance from thoee who
have hesrd her, that they may expecta highly
Interesting and instructive Lecture.
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donation and Oyster supper i,

On Friday evening the fifteenth 15) Inst, at
the Onion Church, in Pleasant Prairie, Tor the
benei; of the Rev. Mr.. Jones, who has preached
their during the past sammer, a j are cordially
invited to- attend.
PHEASANT PRAIRIE. Dec. 5, 1876.
BY order Of the business Committee.
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Advertised Letters

VHNHEfollcwlngisa list o. etter rem aiming II,
u called for at the KeEosha Pest Office Keno.
cha County, Wis. for the week ending Dec.
7,h. 1870. anG which " i'll he sent TO the Dead
Letter Office atthe expiration OF 80 daysunles:
called for.
Claeon MRS George B R0hweddei Mrs Henry
johnson Moses ROhwedder d
John&on Mrs o Sandkuhlsr NJ iss Josie
Watkins Mrs Frances
UNAVAILABLE.
Henry Alberg, 81 Belknap st Chicago Ill.
To obtain any Of tie above letters the applicant
must give the date Of this 'st
CHARLES FRANTZ, p. NJ
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The Chicago Post and the relerra.h

We will furnish the Chi ago Post and the
Telegraph az The following rates:
The Daily Post and Telegraph one vear in
advance $500.
Inc weekly Post and the Telegraph one year
In advance So so.
Subscribers for the Telegraph now in arrears By
paying Up Will be furnished the Post and the
Telegraph at he foregoing rates.
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7. A Chapman q Co. have made another redEe
ton in the price of Kid Gloves.
Read their advertisement
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The Under of 8 parcel of underwear and pal
pants will make two boys glad by returning then
TO Doan q store or leaving woru at this ONCE.
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DI e c..

DRESSEH-Ol ihe 9Th of Dec. 1876. OF enlarge
ment of the Liver, MARK DRESSER, aged az
years ana mouths.
Funeral at the Methodist Church, Saturday af-
ternOOn nj o'clock
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halliday Goods.

fine Stock of New Raiel1s, ritron, Malaga
Grapes, Boiled Older, Sweet Cider and A. Booths
Best Oysters in Cans or Bulk.
sLossoN & o BR1EN.
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THE Boasd Of Supervisors will meet IN
adjourned session Wednesday January 30,
1877.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-12-07

Marx Dresser Esq. ia dangerously i'll and
grave doubts are entertained as 10 his recovery
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PERSONAL,

Judge Jilsun has so far recovered from his
late severe Illness as to be upon the street again.
Sheriff Lucas is confined to his room by sick
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MASONIC.

At the regular annual conyocasion OF Kenosha
Chapter, No. 8. R. A. ID. held Dec 9Th, the fol-
loving officers were elected Tor the ensuing year.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-12-07

The Presidents message was delivered TO Con.
grees Tuesday afternoon and IL printed In this
paper.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-12-07

The bark Hans Croker of chicago, ran
ashore just eouth of the HarbOr piers about
hall past six o'clock Thursday morning and rapid
II went to pieces before the terrible northeaster
nat was hen raging. The vessel became water
logged aboat ha past eleven O'Clock Wednesday
night, while off Fox Point near Milwaukee and
soon became unmsnae able, then driving before
the gale she finally struck reel as above stated
and by ten O'Clock Thursday not a vestage Of her
was 10 be seen except The fragments that lined
the shore for several miles. The Captain, John
Griffith, su tanned severe injuries while attempt
ing 10 leave the ship, otherwise the crew, consist
ing OF seven men, escaped uninjured; they were
kindly taken in and Cal ed for by Louis DeDeimar,
the light house keeper. The cargo consisted Of
$50 OOO ieet of hard wood lumber
The ship was not insured and the loss falls
heavily on the owder.
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The Inhalation ofthe above officers will occur
Tuesday evening, Dec. 10, 1875.
The annual communication Of Kenosha
Lodge No. 46. A. F. d A. NJ. will occur Monday
Eve. Dec. Il, 1876.
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4 SUM IN ARITHMETIC.

There came into ourtchoo. one day
A white huired man. With pleasant smile,
He greeted u, ara sitting down,
Said be would like 10 rest awhile.
Twas time TO have Arithmetic,
TIL teacher said: "Eow ali give heed;
Put up your books and TAX e your elates,
And do the sum which will read"
Our books went in, onr states came ont,
and then the teacher gave the sum;
We Iie0 aid tried and tried again,
But couldn' make the answer come.
And then the oil man said 10 us
With kindness twinkling in HE eyes
"WhO gels Tie answer first shall have
silver shilling Tor prize"
Then Tommy Dole resolved to cheat.
Aud, slyly taking out his book,
When he supposed he was not seen,
A hasty lance inside he cook.
At onee The ansu er tommy finds,
land now I've got it, ST. be cries;
The teacher thinks Tom worked the sn1n.
And tells him he has won the prize.
But hat old man had seen it all;
Those twinkling eyes had watched the trick
"Well done, my by hoy he said; ''you seem
To understand Arithmetic.
"But now, before give the prize,
I'll let you Try a harder sum;
Another shilling you shall have
II you can tell how that IS DONE"
And then, with kirdest voice and look,
He gently said 10 Tommy Dole;
what shall il profit 1ou, my lad.
To gam the world and lore your soul?"
Then Tommy Dole hung down his head,
The tears began 10 fill his eyes,
And all the scholars wondered why
He would no! AXE he silver prize.
Nicholas Nichols IN the COngregGtiondltSt.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-06-28

their command. Gen. Hayes canvassed
the entire State making speeche, in near
~ every county, often making two or
three at as many different places in a sim
gle day. For over two full months he
was kept thus employed. The warmth
and energy of the canvass was sufficiently
attested by the fact that it brought out the
largest vote by over sixty three thousand
ever cast in Ohio. The Republicans elect.
ed their entire State ticket and the Lesis-
lature, the majority for Gen. Hayes be.
ing 5,544
WILLIAM A. WHEELER.
Congressman William A. Wheeler who
has received the Republican nomination
for the Vice Presidency, is a native of
Malone, Franklin County, New York,
and was born June 3. 1919. He received
a common school and academic education
in his native town, and subsequently
entered the University of Vermont, which
he LETT in the year 1912 without gradual.
ing. He next studied law, and having
been called to the bar, he commenced the
practice of his profession in his native
county with considerable success. He
showed marked ability in his profession
and In few years was offered the nomi.
nation of District Attorney by the Demo
Gratis of Franklin County He accepted
the nomination, ana was elected. He dis
charged the duties of his Office in an able
and impartial manner, and at the expira-
ton Of his term OF office he was requested
to become a candidate for the Assembly
in the Wing interest. Mr.. Wheeler
threw himself into the contest warm.
ly, and was elected. He only served
one term, however, and at its close
gave up for time public life to business
pursuits. He became cashier of the bank
in his native town, and for fourteen years
remained connected with it, displaying
iudicious judgment in all his transac-
tons, and winning the esteem and conf.
dence of all who had business relations
with him. He also became interested in
railroads, and was elected President of
the Northern New York Railroad, which
position he held for eleven years.
AT the death of the old Wing party
Mr.. Wheeler became a Republican, and
in the year 1858 he was elected to the
State Senate, of which he was made tenn
porary President, distinguished mark
OF the confidence in which he was held
by the Republican party. who then for the
first time fully controlled the Legislature.
In 1860 he was elected a Representative
to Congress, and in 1867 he was Chair.
man of the New York Constitutional
Convention. A year later he re-entercd
Congress, and since that time he has been
continuously in the House of Representa-.
tlves up to the present oay.-Harpers
WsekIv
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-06-28

by the people of Jamaica. The display
Of pineapples includes four varieties
Many of The specimens are of fine quality
though not of large size. There is a good
assortment OF lines and some citrOns.
Large chow.chow are shown. They are
boiled and eaten in the West Indies, and
are considered very delicate dish. There
are two specimens of jack fruit, species
of bread fruit, which are as large as 4
good sized melon. The exhibit Of cocoa
nuts is very curious. many appearing in
their natural state, the nut being covered
with a tough, tibrous husk some two
inches thick, Of which the well-known
mating is made. Specimens of the true
sugar-cane are displayed, some of which
are about three inches in thickness at the
larger end. Not the least curious part
of this unique collection are the vans,
of which there are four varieties, includ-
ing the Indian or Yampee, the most deli
cate of all. One specimen OF another va.
riety weighs nearly fifty pounds, yet this
is not very large when one learns that
tubers reaching nearly round hundred
are not unfreQuent. Though these sweet
potato.like tubers are so very large, the
real sweet potatoes shown are also in
teresting from their size, and would prob
ably weigh eight or ten pounds They
sometimes gro W to twenty five pounds in
Jamaica. Somewhat similar, though OF
a different family, are the cocoas, another
curious tuber. The distinction between
bananas and plantains may be traced in
the large bunch of each which are placed
side by side. The latter, which is not
imported into this country, are more in
angular form. They are only used when
cooked, and are then exceedingly nutri
tious. This attractive display is made
by the Government of Jamaica at the in
stance of Mr.. Robert Thompson, the Com
missioner from that important colony.
This gentleman is likely to be sorely
tried il he continues to superintend the
display when the sight-seers once find
that such curiosities are to be seen. He
says that at his recommendation, and in
view of the rise and growth within the
past tour years Of large trade in Jamai
ca fruits with this country, his Govern
ment intends to exhibit fruits in their
succession until the end of the Exhibi-
ton. This will certainly form notable
and instructive part of the agricultural
display.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-06-28
Speech by Mr.. Blaine.

A grand Hayes and Wheeler ratifica
ton meeting was held in Washington, a
few evenings ago. The attendance was
very large, and the proceedings were
marked with enthusiasm. After adjourn
ment, the crowd proceeded to the resi-
dence OF Mr. Blaine, who was received
with the most intense Manifestations of
favor He addressed the assemblage as
follows:
FELLOW REPUBLICANS: The condition OF
my health forbids that I should address vo,,
at any length, and fear my voice NAV fail
10 reach any considerable portion Of the large
crowd to whom am much indebted for the
compliment OF this call. Let me say in brief
that | heartily join with Won in ratifying the
nomination OF Hayes and Wheeler. ! know
both candidates well, and have known them
long. They are true and tried, honest and
competent. strong and popular. do not be-
lieve 1t WAS possible for the National Con-
ventiOn to present q more acceptable ticket
to the great mass Of American voters, and
have no doubt of its triumphant election in
November. To that great result your efforts
aud mine will, am sure, be devoted with
most earnest zeal II may be permitted to
refer to the connection OF my own name with
the Republican nomination, let me say, gen.
tlemen, that look back upon 1t with pride
and satisfaction, with not one tinge Of regret
at the final result owe much to the true
friends who SO faithfully supported me, and
/ am sure that | do not entertain feelings Of
unkindness toward those who opposed me. I
hope can go further and say that out of all
the fierce conflicts Of the past half year, I do
not this moment cherish trace OF ill-will or
uncharitable feeling against any political
rival or any political opponent. Let us look
forward hopefully to the future for the peace
and prosperity OF the common people, wisely
guarded by Republican administration OF
government, which shall be just to all SEC
tons and all citizens Of our common coup.
try. Thanking you again, gentlemen, for the
honor Of your call, bid you cordial good.
night
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-06-28
The Platform.

The platform adopted by the Conven-
ton, Yesterday, falls in nothing below the
sanguine expectations of those who
trusted most confidently in the wisdom of
the assembled representatives of the great
Republican party. 1t is sound, it is
patriotic, it is determined, it is practical
1t opens with the keynote Of the great
principles for which we have so long done
battle-that the United States is Nation,
not league
1t declares that the mission Of the Re-
publican party is not accomplished until
the Constitutional amendments are adopt
ed in their full spirit throughout all the
Southern States, it manfully asserts that
that the power to enforce these funda-
mental laws is vested in Congress, and it
imperatively demands a Congress and
Executive who shall not falter in the
work thus placed before them.
Upon the question Of finances it gives
no uncertain ground. While demanding
the full, accurate and prompt payment Of
all National obligations, the redemption
of the United States notes in coin at the
earliest practicable moment, and a steady
and continuous progress toward that end,
ii yet mostly avoids tying the party to the
details of any one plan, and leaves
the proper method and hour to future de-
termination.
These are the three great features of the
platform, though there are others OF hard
" less importance. The necessity of re-
forming a method Of civil service APP
pointments introduced by the Democrats,
and since to greater or lesser extent con
tinued the adyisability of an amendment
to the Constitution forever divcrcing
Church and State; the rigid punishment
of malfeasance in office; the investigation
of the evils of Chinese immigration as al
present conducted; the extinction Of 20
lygamy; tie management OF the revenue,
and the arraignment OF the Democratic
House for sympathy with treason and i'm
becility in their legislative conduct-are
ali dwelt upon in vigorous manner, and
with most commendable judgment The
platform is one on which every true Re
publican can stand with the heartiest APP
proval.-lGBciHaats TINS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-06-28
international Sunday School Lessons.
THIRD QUARTER, 1876.
The Delegates Story.

1T was just after the battle of Williams
burg, where hundreds of our brave tel.
lows had fallen, and where hundreds
more were wounded, that soldier came
to the tent OF 4 delegate of the Christian
Commission, and said "Chaplain, one
of our boys is badly wounded, and wants
to see you right away"
Ilurriedly following the soldier, says
the delegate, | was taken to the hospital
and led To bed, upon which lay noble
young soldier. He was pale aud blood
stained from terrible wound above the
temple, l saw at glance that he had
but few hours to live upon earth. TAX
ing his hand, said to him, well my
brother. what can do for yous"
The poor dying soldier looked up il
my face, and placing his finger where
his hair was stained with blood, he said:
Chaplain, cut big lock from here for
mother-for mother mind, Chaplainu'
hesi,ated to do it, He said, Don't be
afraid, Chaplain, to disfgure my hair.
It's for mother, and nobody will come to
see me in the dead house tomorrow"
did a. he requested me. "Now,
Chaplain" said the dying man, +" want
you TO knecl down by me and return
thanks to God" "For WHAT" I asked.
FOR giving me such mot,,cr. oh,
Chaplain, she Is good mother her
teachings comfort and console me now
And, Chaplain, thank God that by His
grace am Christian, Oh! what would
do now If wasn't Christian know
that my Redeemer liveth feel that His
finished work has saved me. And, Chap
lain, thank God for giving me oying
grace. He has made my dying bed feel
soft as downy pillows are Thank Him
for the promised home in glory. rll soon
be thcre-there where there is no war nor
sorrow. nor desolation, nor death-where
I'll see Jesus, and be forever with the
Lord"
! knelt by the dying man, and thanked
God for the blessings bestowed upon him
the blessings of good mother, Chris
tian hope, and dying grace, to bear
testimony to Gods faithfulncss.
Shortly after the prayer he said
"Good-by, Chaplain; if you ever see
mother tell her 1t was ali wellp'-Caurch
u MON
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-06-28
A Short Speech by Mr.. Wheeler.

New YORK, June Is.
A special 10 the Timcs from Garrison,
New York, says: Last evening the Re-
publican candidate for the Vice Presi.
dency. VIM. A. Wheeler, who is at pres
ent member of the Board of Visitors TO
West Point, was sercnaded by the Re-
publicans of this place and Cold Springs,
and spoke as follows:
! thank you gentlemen, for your copgratula.
tions for an honor which probably Is ~ nnex-
pected To you A. 10 mvself and which has certain
ly not been sought for by me. ! not obliyi-
Gus Of the fact that my name had been mentioned
by warm friends who desired my success, but |
neither looked nor hoped for such an overwhelm-
ing evidence Of the Conventions favor. But |
have been soldier in the Republican ranks too
long ard have enjoyed its confidence too much
not TO be aware OF the high responsibility which
accompanies that confidence. To be nominated
in time. like these by the great party which. de.
spite its occasional Shortcomings, represents In
its fullest extent the intelligence. the patriotism
and the conscience OF the country Il Indeed an
honor. The so-called tldsl-~aye OF 1874. which
swept the Democratic party into power in the
Lower House of Congress, has resulted In demon
rtraiing to the American people the utter unfit.
ness OF that party for every one Of the duties re.
qniret OF 1t. For the past seven months the
Democratic majority in the House Of Representa-
tives mas been on Trial before the Nati,n, and the
Nation Is ready 10 render verdict The Demo-
cratic party has been false 10 ~ promises. false
10 ITS duties, and false 10 the opportunities for
form which were presented To- IL. Il Is to the Re
publican party that are to-day indebted for the
privilege Of celebrating the oDe-bnndredtl ami
ycrsary OF our dependence. and u IL 10 The same
noble party that we intend TO copsiZu the Govern
ment in the future Do not doubt, gentlemen,
that In the coming canvass we shall achieve a
splendid triumph. With that bonored soldier and
patriotic citizen, GOV HAYES. az our head. and the
entire Repubi party. Of all shades aud opin-
ions, supporting him, we have bat 10 do our duty
a. honest voters and good citizeis and victory II
IL. rFVasf F..- 81.
manifestation Of your approval Of the CoBven-
tiOn's work
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-06-28
Jamaica Fruits at the Centennial.

4 Philadelphia letter says: A large
ana very interesting collection of fruits
aud plant foods from Jamaica has been
placed on Exhibition in Agricultural
nan. Some of the fruits have probably
never before been exhibited IN this coun-
ny Among them are four varieties OF
mangoes, fruit with rich and peculiar
Perfume and a delicate taste There are
many specimens of the mammee apple, a
round fruit from three TO five inches in
diameter, peculiar to the West Indies. A
very curious fruit is the sapodilla, which
looks not unlike a very rough.coaied rus
set apple Several species Of orange are
SHOWN, including the shadd0ck, which is
Almost As large As q small boys head, and
Nhat Is called the forbidden fruit. .
10Th these are considered very delicious