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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-02-15
Taxing Corn.

IF it ever was true that cotton is king,
it is not SO now. The total value of last
years cotton crop of 4, $50, 900 bales was
about $3.50, 000,0 600, but the corn crop of
1926, 600, 900 bushels, at the average
price of about IS cents bushel, is worth
to this country no less than 1858, 900, 900.
It makes the largest single item in our
agricultural product, and our agricr1ltu-
raj product furnishes, in round numbers
about 50, 900, 100000 out of the $S,OOO,-
100000 produced each year by American
labor. Cotton was king. Corn is now a
greater king. But, though corn is king
Of kings, it has to pay tribute on every
hand. Middlemen eat deeper into the
farmers substance than the grasshopper,
and the politicians, with their subsidies,
bounties, protective duties, and the like,
eat deeper than the grasshopper and the
middlemen together. There is but one
thing of which the farmer gets the lions
share-taxation. Although the pro-
ducers Of corn are the most numerous
class in the country, their interests are
less consulted in Legislation than those of
any other For instance, leaving out Of
view the wider questions suggested
above, consider the injury done to the
farmer by the present law taxing distilled
spirits. Alcohol is an indispensable
agent in the manufacture of varnishes,
ether, chloroform, perfumes, and many
other chemical, compounds. In Great
Britain alcohol destined for use in the
arts and manufactures is free from the
internal revenue tax imposed on that
which is to go into beverages. The SIM
pie device of compelling the manufac-
turers of alcohol which is to be used in
the arts to mix it with distillation from
wood, called methyl, changing it into q
"wood alcohol" thereby destroying it's
fitness to drink without injuring it for
industrial purposes, protects the Govern
ment from fraud, and gives to industry
an important raw material free Of tax
In this country every gallon of alcohol
used in manufactures and arts must pay
80 cents of excise, or 500 per cent. on
prime cost. The manufactures depend
ent on it are greatly embarrassed and
their development is hindered. The de-
mand for alcohol from these sources is
kept down to minimum point, and, as
alcohol is made of corn, the farmers lose
just so much of what might be an extern
sive and remunerative market. Cotton
goes into the arts in this country free of
all Federal taxation, and consequently
the cotton-planter has the widest possible
market, and a relatively high price for
his product. Why should this discrim-
nation be made between the corn-planter
and the cotton-planter? Chicago Trib-
2t2l6.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-02-15
What Will Surprise an Indian.

The Indian has little actual and COM
mon experience of many articles of
civilized manufacture, the simplest of
which is as entirely beyond his compre-
hension as the most complicated. He
would be a simple exclamation point
did he show surprise at everything new
to him, or which he did not understand.
He does to the other extreme, and rarely
shows or feels surprise at anything. He
visits the States, looks unmoved at the
steamboat and locomotive. People call
it stoicism. They forget that to his
ignorance the production of a glass bot
tie is as inscrutable as the sound of the
thunder. A piece of gaudy calico is a
marvel; a common mirror a miracle.
He knows nothing of the comparative
difficulties of invention and manufact-
ure, and to him the mechanism
of locomotive is not in any way more a
matter of surprise than that of a wheel
barrow. When things in their own
daily experience are performed in what
to them is a remarkable way, they do
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-02-15
The New Driver.

A widow lady living in the northern
part of 5he city hired a new coachman
the other day-a stranger who had moth
ing to recommend him but the fact that
he was willing to work for very low
wages for the sake of steady employ
ment. He said he had been used to
horses all his life-in fact had remodeled
about half the equines in this city. In
driving down town he took up most of
the street, cut a wheel off another car
riage, and ran into street-car, and the
widow began to doubt that he was pro-
fessional Going home after call at
the stores, he managed to overtrrn the
sleigh, and the widow, buried in the
snow, called out:
CT don't believe you know anything
about driving horses p
"Well, mum, " he replied, as he picked
up the robes, "I'l bet thousand dol
lars that I'm used to mules, for / drove
'em in the army for four years; if you'll let
me put a saddle on that ugh boss and
use one rein, l can haw up and gee
up andglang 'em from Detroit to Texas
without breaking a buckle !''-F1'ee
Press
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-02-15
The Defeat of Crazy Horse.

The encounter between Gen. Miles,
with an effective force of about 800 men,
and Crazy Horse at the head of about
1000 Indian warriors, occurred at a
point about sixty miles up the Tongue
river, on the 9Th ult. Overtaking his
ox-train sent forward three days in adj
vance of his soldiery, Gen. Miles, aban-
doning his wagons, began difficult
search for the enemy, and on the 7th en-
gagged in a skirmish. The next day he
gave battle to the main body. This was
well armed, provided with ammunition.
and apparently full of courageous deter
mination. Our forces are reported to
have behaved with great gallantry
and to have been disposed with unusual
skill The result was a rout of the saw
ages They carried off their dead ac-
cerding to their habit, but it is believed
that their loss was very great. Snow fell
during the action, and the nature of the
ground did not admit of the cooperation
Of the cavalry The fight is said to have
lasted about five hours. Our loss was
four killed and six wounded. The COM
mand returned to the post at Tongue
river in good condition. During the
movement preceding the battle, the
troops encountered great hardships, and
were compelled to move very slowly.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-02-15
The Gospel of Merit.

Where there is so much rivalry as in the manu-
facture of family medicines, he who would sue
coed must give positive and convincing proof of
merit. This is an age of inquiry. People take
nothing for granted. They must know the
"eo7ys" and "aoRerefores before acknowledge
ing the superiority of one article over another.
Among the few preparations that have stood the
test, those manufactured by r. V. Pierce, M. D..
of the Worlds Dispensary, Buffalo, N. Y, have
for many years been foremost The truth of
any statement made concerning them can be
easily ascertained for DR.. Sage's Catarrh Rem
edy and DR.. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery
are now prescribed by many physicians in curing
obstinate cases of Catarrh and incipient Con,
sumption. The Discovery has no equal in cur
ing Coughs Colds, Bronchial and Nervous Affec-
tons. 1t allays all irritation of the mucous
membrane, aids digestion, and when used with
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets readily
overcones torpid Nuer and Constipation, while
the Fayorite Prescription has no rival in the
field of prepared medicine in curing diseases
peculiar to females. If you wish to ''knoao thu
se!f' procure copy of "The Peoples Common
Sense Medical Adviser" an illustrated book of
nearly LOCO pages, adapted to the wants of
everybody. Price $3.50, postage prepaid. ADJ
dress the author, R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-02-15

enfeebled in them that she began to fear
the child was permanently paralyzed.
She therefore requested the child's
mother to send him with his two young
sisters to play in the entry of the second
story Of her house, where she had fitted
up window with blue and plain glass in
equal proportions. This was done, and
in few days Mrs. G. stated that the
child manifested great improvements the
strength of it's limbs, having learned to
climb by chair, to crawl, and to walk,
and was as promising child as any one
is likely to wish.
The General also gives the case of
lady in New York who had been placed
unaer the influence Of the associated
light of the sun and the blue light of the
armament, having been an invalid for
nearly three years, for the last half Of
that time confined to her room. She be-
came SO reduced and her nervous system
so broken down that all tonics lost their
effect sleep could only be obtained by
opiates there was no appetite, and
scarcely a vestige of color remained in
her lips, face or hands. AS last resort
she tried the blue-glass rays. She sat
continually for twenty or thirty minutes
at time, the rays falling directly on the
spine. The effects were too strong for
her to bear, and, as she was progressing
favorably by merely sitting in it in her
ordinary dress, that was considered suffi-
Gent. In two or three weeks change
began to show. The color returned to
her face her appetite was more natural,
and her whole nervous system was
strengthened and soothed. In six weeks
she was allowed to walk down stairs, and,
in few weeks more, when the weather
was pleasant, was able towalk out The
experiment was peculiarly fair one, be-
cause all tonics, etc., were stopped as
soon as the blue glass was placed in the
window.
A distinguished surgeon of Philadel-
phia has expressed to the author the
opinion that the vitalizing influence Of
these associated colors would probably
be found to eradicate scrofula and the
terrible diseases which have produced it
from the human system ; and it is not
that tubercular consumption
Of the lungs may be arrested in it's prog
ress by the same treatment.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-02-15
SHOCKING ACCIDENT.
Three Children Burned to Death Before
Their Mother.
[From the Independent (Kan.) Courier.l

Ther Mother.
From the Independent (Kan) Courier.]
From Nh. P. Stevenson, Of Labette
county, who was in the city to-day MAX
ing an entry of land, we CLEAN the par
ticulars relating to terrible casualty
that occurred in Labette county, about
six miles from Parsons, On Wednesday
evening. The house of Mr. David Nc
Night was destroyed by fire, and all his
children, three in number, were burned
to death. The time of the accident was
early evening. Themother had lighted the
gone to the barn to milk the COWS, leav-
ing the three little children alone in the
house. A can containing about five
pounds of powder was on the cupboard,
in close proximity with the lamp While
at the barn the mother heard slight ex-
plosion, followed by screams from the
children. Dropping the milking pail,
Mrs. Midnight fastened toward the house,
but before reaching her destination an
other and far greater explosion was
heard. The frantic woman made renewed
exertions, but like a flash the entire
premises were enveloped in flames, and
amidst the roaring and cracking Of the
fire the means of her children were dis
tinctly audible. The now crazed mother,
needless of all consequences, dashed
heroically into the flames which were
playing sad havoc with everything she
held dear. Assistance arrived, and the
woman was extricated, though badly
burned about the face, head and arms
The three children, aged respectively
4 years, years, and months, persisted
in the grasp of the fiery iend. When
the father returned, shortly afterwards,
nothing was left of what was an hour
previous a happy home save the wife,
and she in feeble condition. It is hard,
very hard, indeed, to even picture
grief to compare with the above recital.
The famil y resided some two miles from
Mr.. Stevenson, and were held in the
highest esteem by their neighbors. The
supposition is that one of the children
upset the lamp, which exploded and set
fire to the cupboard, thereby igniting
the powder, which produced the second
explosion. Not a vestige of anything
was saved from the wreck. This ought
to prove lesson to people who are in
the habit Of leaving their children at
home alone with lights or fire.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-02-15
MurderOuS MOS1em.

At meeting held in New York city,
few days ago, to express sympathy for
the prosecuted Christians in Bulgaria,
Rev. DR.. Thompson was the principal
speaker. He said that the one mighty
influence which molds the feelings of
men toward each other in Turkey is such
that he would no more be surprised at
the Turkish barbarities and the fruits of
the Mohammedan religion in countries
where it is dominant than he would won
der that the wolf does not chloroform the
lamb before he devours him. The world
under Islamism is very different from
the lands leavened by the teachings of
Jesus of Nazareth. One potent cause of
total misapprehension of the question is
that there is devotional glamour about
everything done by the Mohammedan.
You cannot complete sentence in any
Mohommedan language without refer
ence to the Creator. Even in the bazars
the talk is all of "Allah." Even the
Pasha who has been concerned in the
Eastern atrocities is surnamed "Divine
Mercy" Divest yourselves, therefore,
OF any idea of resemblance between
Christian works and Mohammedan works;
the difference is as wide as the difference
between heaven and hell. One of the
first things that strikes the traveller in
the East is the universal hatred that ex-
lists between the various and numerous
sects. Take, for example, the remnant
of the Samaritans of the days of our
Lord, who are saluted by their neighbors
thus: "Hollo, enemy of God how
large is hell? ?" The sects are all kept
by themselves; men are never referred to
as men, but according TO their religion,
in such way that if it obtained here the
papers would occasionally report that
" A Catholic woman was run over by
Presbyterian stage-driver," or that CA
Long Island Baptist had his pocket
picked by Brooklyn Quaker, who was
arrested by an Episcopalian policeman.
DR.. Thompson then went on to relate
some of the harsh experiences of Chris
tians in the East. A Christian is forced
to wear certain clothes, to live in certain
quarters, to take certain side of the
street, to build only one-story houses,
and, lastly, it is an established principle
of Mohammedan law that the testimony
of a Christian shall never be taken in
court against a Mohammedan. Eighteen
hundred Christian men and women were
massacred in Aleppo because Catholic
priest rode to his church on horse.
Threats of wholesale massacres of Chris
tians are frequent. The speaker then
related other massacres of Christians by
Turkish regular soldiery at Seyden,
Damascus, and other places The rea-
son that SO little of this state of affairs is
known here is that it has to be published
through the British press, and it is con-
trary to the British policy to tell the
whole truth about Turkey, and SO it has
been said, ooh, there is much exaggera-
tion,' and cob, it is not as bad as it is
claimed" Fortunately an American,
Mr.. Schuyler, stepped in and told the
truth, and it is now to be hoped that the
relations of Great Britain to this brutal
power will have to undergo decided
change. 1t is to the eternal honor of
Russia that she has always insisted upon
the right to protect Christians in Turkey.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-02-15

express the most profound astonish-
ment. [ have seen several hundreds of
Indians, eager and excited, following
from one telegraph-pole to another a
repairer, whose legs were incased in
climbing boots. When he walked easily,
foot over foot, up the pole, their sur
prise and delight found vent in the most
vociferous expressions of applause and
admiration. A white lady mounted on
a side-saddle, in what to the Indian
woman would be almost an impossible
position, would excite more surprise and
admiration than would a Hoe printing
press in full operation.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-02-15
SWORN STATEMENT
OF
BOSTON DRUGGIST.

tarrh for years. and the last six years have been
terrible sufferer. was rendered partially deaf had
Spells weak and painful eyes, swollen and liberated
toiss nara ana constant cough severe pain across
the chest, and every indication of consumption NV
head ached all the time. The matter accumulated
SO rapidly nmy head and throat that could not Keen
them free. frequently at night would sprnQ ont Of
bed it seemed to me, at the point of suffocation
Wond tnen nave recourse TO every means in my power
to disodge the mucus from my throat and head before
my tonslls were liberated and much nflamed that
could with difficulty swallow. finally consulted an
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-02-15

Is THERE ONE reader of this paper suf-
fering from rheumatism? If so, write to Hell
D. c., for a circular of Durang's Rheumatic
Remedy. This medicine is taken internally, and
will positively cure any case of rheumatism on
the face of the green earth. Price, one dollar
a bottle
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-02-15

IT ig now generally admitted by honest
physicians that when once the consumption is
fairly fastened upon the lungs, no human power
can save the patient from death. They also say
that about so per cent. of those who die from
this disease can trace the causessto neglected
cough or cold, which might have been cured by
a small bottle of Liquid Opodeldoc. or, what is
the same thing, JOhaasOm's Anod4ne Linin1ent
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-02-15

AT HOME OR ABROAD, get DR.. J. Fl. Nc
Leans Strengthening Cordial and Blood Puri-
fer, recognized all over the World as the best
to1iic, invigorator and purifier of the blood. For
prny or weak children, or delicate females an
absolute necessity. DR.. J. H. Mclean, 314
Chestnut street, st. Louis
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-02-15

That NASAL TwANG. it is Catarrh; cure
it at once, before it Shows on your face, by DIR.
J. III. McLeans Cata1rh Snuff It soothes irri-
tation, cures Sores in the nose face or skin.
Trial boxes so cts, by mail. DR.. J. H. Mclean,
314 Chestnut, st. Louis
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-02-15

CUT this notice out and bring it with
you. We are authorized to refund the cash to
any person or persons who shall buy and use
Parsons Pewgatiue Pills and fail of relief and
satisfaction
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-02-15

VEGETABLE Pulmonary Balsam, the
great New England cure for coughs, colds and
consumption. Cutler, Bros. & Co.'S, Boston,
only genuine.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-02-15

HAVE sold more dozens of Hatch's Universal Cough
l. Syrup for the past year than have sold of a
similar medicine during the same length of time. l
have my shelves thirteen different cough remedies
comprising most of those considered staple this sec
ton. WESLEY RULISON,
Evans Mills, JEFF. Co, N. Y.
Sold by VAN SCFIAACK; STEVENSON & REID CHICAGO in
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-02-15

SEE adv't headed down with high prices"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-02-15
Meat Consumers.
The relative meat consumption Of the
different peoples of Europe stands thus

The New York Tribune expresses a
fear that lfe-insurance panic is i'm
pending.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-02-15

SUFFOLK, IS, Feh % 1S75
Then personally appeared the said George F. Dins-
more and made oath that the foregoing statement by
him subscribed is true. Before me,
SETH j. THOMAS,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-02-15

e VIII viii agree to distribute some of our cir
e c;, ~ T. culars, we will send you Chrome in
paper free for 5 months. Inclose 10 cents to pay
postage. Agents TAINTED. KENDAI. & Co., Boston Mass
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-02-15

ROSE GROWERS COMPANION AND FLoi Al GUIDE
MA@Nm Tells you how to crow Roses, Ger 'nuIns. otc
kl1NtiN kAssE -. 4. K. WfTiiXTS, Successor to
ak@EsM e. Z. TEAS & CO, Richmond, Ind
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-27

ner, chaplain; N. G. Dukes. guide; c.
L. POLLEN. guardian W. D. Cannon.
sentinel; Anthony Ross, Ben K. Pullen,
D. F. Goodyear, trustees. S. S. Garrett
was elected representative to the Grand
Lodge; E. N. Hsarne, alternate.
Mr.. r. Marshall has been awarded the
contract by the County Court Of repair.
ing and regarding the Raleigh road to
Raleigh. Hereafter the crossing of the
long bridge on the road will be free, the
gate tax having been removed. Mr..
Marshall will begin work Immediately,
and soon have the road in good order.
St. Mays church was yesterday after.
noon the scene Of q very interesting
event. Mr.. Calhoun Collins, a step-son
Of Major W.. E. Seaman, was united in
matrimonial bonds with Mrs. Emma
Jones, a daughter Of Mr.. A. NJ, Wood.
The happy pair leave on the White this
evening for Silver Rest. The best wishes
Of the LEDGER 20 with them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-27
Amusounents


TIE OPERA, = Faust was present.
last night at the Memphis Theater in a
manner which fully sustAins the reputa-
ton Of Fryer's Grand Opera Company.
Miss Alexandra Human as "Margu
rite" had an opportunity to confirm the
favorable impression already made as e
vocalist, She has a soft, rich voice, I'm
der perfect control, and blends remarka-
BILE d~elicacy Of expression with faultless
execution. She carried the house by
storm. Mr.. Charles Adams, as" Faust
although suffering from a cold, was
splendid in action, and rendered the
character with a rigid accuracy snd ef-
feet which came fully up to the standard
Of populat expectation. Miss Grimmin-
ger as "Siebel," Mr.. Blum as "Valen
tine" and Mr.. Wiegand as "Mephisto,"
each came in for a share Of the general
and generous applause. The grand
orchestra, under the veteran direc-
tor, Max Maretzek, is the finest
ever listened to in Memphis, unless we
except Thomas, who was here some
years ago. Such a are combination of
talent rarely leaves the great cities Of
the East and West. We are pleased to
observe a growing appreciation of this
fact in the attendance. Tonight we are
to have in Italian II Trovatore, the ia
Vorite here, and perhaps sweetest Of all
operas, with Nine Pappenheim, Miss
Adelaide Phillips FIRST appearance here)
Mr.. Adams aud Mr. Blum in the leading
parts. A full house is already assured.
Friday evening Robert lie Diable will
be performed, aud Saturday afternoon at
the matinee, by request. Massaneillo, or
the Fisherman Of Naples. This closes
the engagement for the season. Thus
We will have had a whole week of FIRST
class opera by as good talent and n Of
the best proportional and best balanced
combinations in the country.
LIBRARY DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION
On Friday night and at q Saturday mat.
inee, January 4th and 9th proximo, the
Odd Fellows Library Dramatic Associa-
ton will present a dramatic entertain
ment, consisting of The Golden Farmer,
a comedy; a scene from Richard III,
and a farce entitled The Spectre Bride
groom. The entertainment will be pre-.
scented by amateurs, aud will be given
for the benefit Of the Odd Fellows pub
lie library. For the dramatis persona
see advertisement.