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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-07-05
POLITICAL POINTS.

A circular has been issued by the Secretary
of the Navy, commanding that laborers shall
be employed in the navy-yards by the proper
officers in charge, with reference to their skill
and efficiency alone, and without regard to po-
itical or personal considerations. Workmen
are not to be required to contribute money for
political purposes nor discharged on account
Of their political opinions.
A resolution has been introduced in the New
Hampshire House Of Representatives indorsing
the Presidents policy, and by strict party vote
referred to committee.
The Iowa Republican Convention met at Des
MONIES on the 9th of June, and nominated
John Fl. Gear for Governor and Frank l..
Campbell for Lieutenant Governor. The reso-
lutions declare that "the permanent paci6ca-
ton of the southern sections Of the Union, and
the complete protection of all citizens in the
free enjoyment of all their rights, is duty to
which the Republican party stands sacredly
pledged )" favors the "early attainment of a
currency convertible into coin p the "gradual
resumption of specie payments by continu-
OuS dilO SGCdOy SuCpp LII tIlHG u1TCCt1Ou
the making of silver legal tender for the pay
ment of all debts, and &C. wisely-adiusted tariff
for revenue" The introduction of a1esolu-
ton declaring that "the so-called Southern
policy which has been inaugurated and pur-
sued by the present national administration is
in accord with the principles of the Republican
party was received amid general tumult The
resolution was laid on the table by large ma
jority. A resolution was adopted in favor of
the rigid enforcement of the present Iowa pro-
hibitory liquor law.
A Washington dispatch states that "the roll
of the next House, made up by Clerk Adams,
shows Democratic majority of sixteen, with
seven districts to hear from. He will prob
ably recognize the Democrats in Florida and
Louisiana" aaa.
Lieut.. Gov. Dorsheimer writes to the New
York San to say that it is within his own
knowledge that Gov. Tlden was opposed to the
measure by which the Electoral Commission
was created.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-07-05

various diseases, and of the aggregate money
value of nearly So 600, 900. The average per-
centage of loss was nearly s. The proportion
is the highest respectively in North Carolina,
Florida and Louisiana and ranges from II per
cent. in the former State to ITO in Nebraska.
The rate is highest in the South, and lowest in
States having dog laws
The emigration of the Mennonites from Rus
STA has been stimulated by the rigorous en-
forcement of the CONSUMPTION since the war
with Turkey began. Eight hundred members
of the peaceloving sect arrived in New York
the other day, and Immediately left for the
various points in the West which have been
selected by their agents for the location of COL
onies.
Lady Thorne the wcll-known trotting mare
is dead
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-07-05
Big Trees and MuItitudinous Shingles.

Lunsford shingle mill, one mile north
Of Guerneyille, has capacity for run
ming $4,000 shingles a day, and runs
regularly. A tree that viii make 20, 900
feet of lumber will make $50, 600 shin
giles. Such a tree would be eight feet
in diameter and 100 feet in length to the
limbs forming the top. Mr.. Lunsford
was one Of the first settlers at or near
Guerneville. He says the largest tree
in the big bottom measured twenty-six
feet in diameter in the hollow. The
largest solid tree was fifteen feet in
diameter and forty-ive feet in circum-
ference. Mr.. Beaver made 244,O00
shingles out of a tree on Russian river
bottom, opposite Guerneville. There is
a tree at the mouth of Dutch Bill can
yon, now working into shingles by Jim
English, which will make 100000 shin
giles. It is fifteen feet through and was
ITO feet to the limbs. The man who
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-07-05
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
NATIONAL FINANCES.

SiZoer.-The total amount of silver coin Is
sued up to July 1 was 1913, 121, 507, of which
S11, $751;, 526 was issued on account of currency
obligations, and $21, 14O,O61 in redemption Of
fractional currency.
The Work Of the Mi'ets.-The coinage re-
ports from all the minis in the United States,
except that at Carson City, New, state that
the aggregate coinage for the fiscal year is
100000, showing an increase over that OF
the last fiscal year OF $14,0OO,0OO.
The Ceuremcy The following is the official
statement of the United States currency out
standing at date: Old demand notes, $6,396,
$50; legal-tender notes, 1850, 764, 1892; notes Of
1868, $96,285; compound-interest notes,
$300,260; fractional currency, 500, 403;137.34
total $3.50, 627, 1854.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-07-05
His Luck.

A youth of six years, on returnin G.
from church inquired of his father if
those who engaged in silent prayer on
entering the church, all made use Of the
same words. His father was unable to-
inform him, but asked what led to the
inquiry. The boy replied that he over
heard the prayer of Mr.. X, who, on
bowling his head, made use in an audi BILE
voice Of the following words 81 wish
to Heaven I had bought barrel of -four
before this cussed war broke out. Always
my luck. -"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-07-05
a Medical Eating House.

A medical restaurant has been lately
established in London, on the principle
that diseases can generally be cured by
a special system of diet, and that they
are caused chiefly by improper food.
On the entrance OF a visitor physician
asks him regarding his ailments. His
meal is then prescribed, and he is al
lowed to eat no more than is presented
to him. At the close he is dismissed to
smoke medicated cigar and to sip COT
fee, camomile tea, or whatever other
beverage may be considered advisable.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-07-05
MISCELLANEOUS aLEAN1Nas.

Ex-Goy. Samuel ]. Tilden is 'sbooked !" for a
European tour,
The Centennial managers have paid up in
full the 81, SOC, 900 loaned them by the Govern
ment.
The investigation by the Agricultural Bureau
into the losses of sheep during the past year
shows that astotal of nearly 5000, 900 sheep and
lambs we're destroyed by dogs and wolves and
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-07-05

"WHAT's the name of your dog?"
asked West Side man Of a neighbor
citizen lately. "We call him Roamer,
or Roam for short p was the reply.
"Well," continued the first man, "you'd
better make him stop nipping at my
heels every time I go by, or I'll make
Roam howl p
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-07-05
GENERAL hoRE1GN NEWS.

Gen. Grant has been Hospitality received and
royalty entertained at Windsor Castle by Queen
Victoria. The ex-President and his family re-
manned day and night at the castle, and re-
ceived every attention that could properly be
bestowed upon them.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-07-05

owns the tree has camped beside it. He
mas a years work to manufacture it into
shingles. (CaL. Democrat.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-04
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION

The Board, in behalf Of the Initial
States Executive Department a, Ib s'I Y
tcrnational Exhibition OF 1876 hs, Az cn AZ,
cluded Its labOrs. The final report oiIS.
Board was transmitted to Conpta,. IT,
the President near the close Of tbc H.,
session. As these papers are lindem,SoG
to contain interesting and valuable IN
for nation, and will constitute lhe on Nv
report emanatlng from the soyernp,sr,
on the subject OF the Exhibition, / invi,S
attention 10 the matter and recommend
that the report be published for rtntrsI
Information.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-04

such bonds was opened subscriptions were
had amounting 10 S76, 400, $50, which
were paid for within 90 days after the
date Of the subscription. By this process
within but litIle more than one year, the
annual interest on the public debt was re-
duced in the sum Of $S,776,OOO, Irecom.
mend that suitable provision be made to
enable the people TO easily convert their
savings into government securities a. the
best mode in which small savings may be
well secured aud yield moderate inter.
est. II is an object Of public policy to
retain among our own people the secnri.
ties Of the United States. In this way
our country Is guarded against their aud
den return from foreign countries, caused
by war or other disturbances beyond our
limits.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-04
SPANISH APPAIRs.

Another year has passed without bring.
ing 10 close the protrac,ed contest be.
tween the Spanish government and the
insurrection on the Island Of Cuba. While
the United States have sedulOnsly ab.
stained from any Intervention in this
conlestit is impossible 10 feel that It
Ia attended With incidents affecting the
rights and interests Of American
citizens, Apart from theetIsct OF hostili.
ties on The. trade between the United States
and Cuba, their progress is inevitably &c.
companied by complaints having more or
lesa foundation, OF searches, arrests, ZEN.
bargoes and oppressive taxes upon the
property Of American residents, and Of
unproyoked interference with American
vessels and commerce.
Itis due 70 the Government Of Spain to
say that during the past year II has
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-04
EDUCATION.


The wisdom Of legislation on the part
OF Congress in aid Of tie States
Tor the education OF the whole
people in those branches Of study
which are taught in the common .chooli
Of the country is no longer = question
The intelligent judgment Of The connti!
goes still further, regarding il as also both
constitutional and expedient for the
general government to extend 70
technical and higher education such sid
as Ia deemed essential 10 the general vel
fare, land also due to our prominerrs
among the enlightened aud cultured nj,
tons Of the world. The ultimate future
whether Of administration or fnsnce,C o.
OF true nationality or sentiment, depends
upon the virtue and intelligence OF the
people. It ia in vain to hope for the 'G''
cess oil a free government without 'a
means Of inSuring the intelligence Of Ihost
who are the source OF power. No lsn
than one.seventh Of the entire voIip,s
population OF our country are yel unaot
TO read or write. 1t is encouraglrglS
observe in connection with the gtoWIh, q
fraternal feeling In those States in Shlfa
slavery formerly existed evidences OF IN
creasing interest in universal education,
and ! shall be glad to give my approSils
any appropriate measure which may
enacted by Congress for the purpose y
supplementing with national sid tN
local systems Of education in those STATE
and in all the States, and having alFsss!
invited your attention to the needs Of 'os
District Of Columbia with respect 10 "
public school system, l here add Ih''i
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-04

Iwonld also call the attention Of Con-
gress to the statements made by the Sec.
rotary Of the Interior concerning the dis.
position that might be made Of he desert
lands notirrigable west OF the hundredtL
meridian. These lands are practically
uhsaleable under existing laws, and the
suggestion Is worthy OF consideration
that a system Of lease.hold tenure would
mAke them source Of profit 10 the
United States, while at the same time
legallzing the business Of cattle raising,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-04
THE PUBLIC DEBT.

It is q matter Of congratulation that
Notwithstanding the severe distress
caused By the war, the public faith with
all creditors has been preserved, and
that as the result Of this policy the pub.
lie credit has continuously advanced, and
our public securities are regarded with
the highest favor In the markets Of the
world. l trnst that no action Of the
government will cast a shadow on ia
credit The progress Of reiunding the
public debt has been rapid and satisiac.
tory. Under the contract existing when
l entered upon the discharge OF the dn.
ties Of my Office, bonds bearing interest
at the rate Of AZ per cent were being rap.
idly sold, and within three months
the aggregate SALES Of these bonds had
reached the sum Of $500, 100000. With
my sanction the Secretary Of the Treas
ury entered into u new contract for the
sale Of per cent bonds, and within 80
days alter Unpopular subscription for
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-04

A treaty for the protection Of trade
marks has been negotiated with Great
Britain, which has been submitted 10 the
Senate for iia consideration.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-11-24

WE call especial attention to the adver-
tisemcnt in another column of SPELR's
| PORT CRAZE WINE, a pure and unadulter-
, ated Grape Wine, invaluable in sickness.
Buy your Flexible Metal E.ined
GucuLabcr E'TLips at Ii. & +. G..
BEALL's Han .iware Store
Pure Imported! Brandy. Old
Rye tShiSf2ey e years old) for in.
y:eiids, at B. STERN's Liquor Store.
Astonishing Succcss.-It is the
duty OF every pc.SOn who has used Bos-
CnEE's GERMAN SYRUP to let It's wonder
ful gu lities be known TO their friends in
caring Consumption, severe Coughs Group,
Asthma, Pneumonia. and in fact ali throat
and lung diseases. No person can use it
without immediate relief. Three doses will
relieve any case, and we consider it the du-
ty of all Druggists to recommend it to
the poor dying consumptive, at least to try
one bottle, as 10000 aoZeu bottles were
sold last year, nd no ore case where it
failed was reported. Such medicine as
the & 'RMAN SYRUP carnot be too widely
known. Ask vour Druggist about il.
Sample Bottles TO try sold at 10 cents. Reg
u!sr size 70 cents. For sale by NicMein 81
'A'Suil'i, usSi
HI. ~ r. G. EsenIl make specially
of Builders Hardware.
IF you have Clothes that are
looking shabby and unfit to wear, send
them to sbaiSley's Steam Dyeing and
Securing Establishment at No - North
Liberty street Cumberland, and have them
made "amaist like new"
TIE Flexible VI etnI Fined Gu.
cui1sser PusMsx sold by II. II F. G
BEALL received at the "Intnrnalional Ex-
hlbition" the Highest Award Diploma and
Medal
Ixitchins r0s. are receiving lines
of all classes of beautiful SHOES. from In
f hts to Ladies', in all sizes. Price, will lie
marked i'll strict contorlnity with the times
Call and examine.
"tsiHersisse'' Nails are now sold
at $500 per key by Ii, l. +. G. BEALL.
$500 TO, nice Spring and Summer
Suit at B. SrERNs Clothing Store.
In the No 60-twelve stop Church Or
gan, Mr.. DAM | E. Beatty, the talented
nanutactu cr of musical instruments, has
in ornate eanty of construction and its
iltuu %, p'NSi, foiuiilC, itltl sWecllltSS VI
tone must be heard to be properly appre-
ciated. See his advertisements. All
churches who contemplate purchasing
should at once address Daniel F. Beatty,
Washington, Warren County, N. j., U.
s. \.
At Paisley's Dye Works, No.
10 n. Liberty St, Cumberland, All kinds of
9ys.isrg and Securing are done upon
the mos, approved principles. Cleaning
and yeiRg Shaw is q speciality. With
powerful presses tor finishing, Paisley
guarantees his work to look equal TO new.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-11-24

PROPERTY SALEs.-Messrs. Brace
& Richmond on Thursday sold the
store and dwelling ETC., on Main street,
belonging to David Thomas, at put-
lie auction to A. J. Wilson for 50 ,30l.
Yesterday the brewery property OF
George II, EisfelIer was sold at public
sale to Henry Remboid, of Somerset
county, Pa, Price, 800.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-11-24

AssIGEMENT.-Mr. George Wehner,
a prominent merchant and business
man of this city, has failed, and rladt
Thos. Cook Hughey, Esq, of Gambler
land, his trustee, assigning to him all
his real and personal property for the
benefit of his creditors. Mr.. Hughey
is now engaged in taking an invento-
ry of the stock in the store prepsrato-
ry to having public sale. See notice
elsewhere. Notices Of the sale OF
the real estate, as also household and
kitchen furniture and other property,
will be given hereafter
Mr.. Hughey has gone into the work
with his accustomed vim and will no
doubt complete it as quickly rs prac-
ticable. In his lection MIR. Wehner
evidently put the right man in he
right place
The AR1oN BALL-A Grand Sue
cess.-Odd Fellows Opera House was
the scene Monday Of probably the
most imposing ball ever held in Frost
burg. Several hundred ladies and
gentlemen Of our town and vicinity,
including visitors from Cumberland
and other neighboring places, gracea
the occasion. At the head Of sixty
four couples Capt. Thomas Cunning
and Miss Mary Maurey led the grand
promena lie, after which, in rapid sue
ceSsion, followed quadr!les, wallzes,
schottishes, etc, until the hour " hen-
"Murn, vita rosy fingers
Unbarrcl the gates OF light"
At one o'clock bouutitul reIast
was supplied, consisting OF edibles ana
refreshments served IN trst-class style
Atall hours ice cream, lemonade, cakes,
confectionery, etc, were available at
tables in the hall. EroiA these sour
ces handsome sum was realized for d
benevolent donation to the families
recently so suddenly and sadly be-
reaved.
The very best order was observed
throughout. Not the slightest jar
was felt, and the managers covered
themselves with glory in the ample
ano harmonious dispositions made lor
the general enjoyment.
Prof. George IL. HockiIg's orches-
ira of seven members provided tt e
best of music and stood nlantuily up
to the heavy work imposed upon them
1t is sale TO say that ball Of such
magnitude was never before held in
Frostburg, and none to surpass it in
decorun. The members OF the Arion
Singing Society may justly consratu-
late themselves upon its success, and
the community spplaud the purpose.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-11-24

AMONG all nations a greater or less de-
gree OF attention is given TO the condition
of the i,ody; tnt tn these days not noar SO
much regard 10 paid to health as there
should Ie Prolonged application TO bust
hess, unceasing pursuit of pleasure and II
generally ar.!fci'.i IN thod Of living have
made as "a ra;Gn of Dy-prptjcs kcl!crs
Vegetable Lite Drops are AZ i''valual'.e
remedy for ril sufferers wit" Dyspepsia,
its use being Immediately beneficial.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-11-24
Valuable yp;scoyery.-Dr

Liquor store.
Valuable iiscoyery.-Dr c
W. Benson l practising physician, at 10i
n. Eutaw street, Baltimore, nd, (who has
paid much attention To nervous diseases, J
las discovered that extract Of celery and
chamonlle combined in Il certain proper
ton, invariably cares headache, either BIZ
ious, dysi eptic. ner. Gus or sick headache,
ueurai ~ and NERVOUSNESS This is a fri
umr'' in Hs,.Ical c'wnlst Y, aud sufferer
ali over the country te}OrAeIing b.. mail.
He prepares it in pilSsat 90 cents per box.
Sold by all druggists. Mcneil & McCul-
lob, agents. s.L lSept 10y
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-11-24

The Pennsylvania railroad people
of Cumberland have succeeded in
getting an ordinance through the
Council to aid tie introd act on OF
that road into Cumberland. The Or
dlnance provides for the loan OF
SO, 900 OF the citys money to effect
that object. Tie city will issue
bonds OF 5000 and $1,000 denomina-
tions, on which the money will be
realized.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-11-24
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New Advertisements,


's"fIIS IS 10 give notice that the suhscrib-
u er has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Al!egany county Maryland let
ters of administration on the personal es-
tss'e Of blary <. Standish, deceased. All
persons having claims against the ,itceas-
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1917 A. C. GREENE,
Nov 2t-3t Adm nistiator
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-11-24

EXTRAORDINARY RUN OF LUCK
Miss Maggie Brady, three-year old
daughter of Mr.. John Brady, threw
forty-seven at rattle at st. Michael S
Church Fair last Wednesday evening,
and thereby won a double-case silver
watch.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-11-24

y
iiiS.-lt is well known tl,,t there are
cases when the most striui advocates often
nerance are obliged 10 usc some sort of
Vine, Especially those :, 10 are Old and in
firm. MANY weakly iim;les as we'll as in
vallls dcbil.luted persons warm weather
n I'd a little Strengthening wine. The
great difficulty has been in procuring rich
Port that is reliable. There are many
casts where Wine would be used TO great
nvaniase i'll place of alciohotic drinks
if only genuine article could be had,
and upon which physicians cuntl rely as
being strictly pure, without aich"holic adj
mixture. Tie Porl Grape Wine of Alfred
Hp II, of Passaic, New Jersey, also his
>snbuci Wines have been analysed By
chemists in nearly every Stale, and have
Always been proved strictly pure and bene-
fetal. The Port Wine is now being used
in hospitals and 10y families for medicinal
purposes, also by churches for Communion
services. 1t is principally sold 10y Drug
gists. Mr., Speers mode ofcnnddciing the
fermentation is such as to retain the rich
flavor anl sweetness OF the grape without
much fermentation To create stimulative
properties. 1ran~frlt.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-11-24

FoUND-A gold chain with set-in
Odd Fellows Opera House after tie
ball of Monday night. The owner
can have it by calling on Mr.. George
Fl. Wittig.