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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-05-31
The Great 'TNhgaIid.

Two months ago bulletins were posted
in front of the National Hotel, where A.
Ell. Stephens lives when in Washington,
announcing his condition, and each sue
ceeding one was expected to convey the
intelligence of his death. But he recov-
cred sufficiently to be able to return to
Georgia, whittier he went in a special
car. He seems to be stronger now than
for three years previous, although his
long illness has somewhat reduced his
already meager weight. He tips the
scales now at seventy-nine pounds, and
is easily carried about in the arms of his
stalwart negro servant. He isn't as big
as Thad Stevens by third, but seems
to have an equally persistent hold on
life. After Thad Stevens had suffered
stroke after stroke of paralysis, and still
deied the monster death, he became so
utterly helpless that he had to be fed and
dressed, and carried about like baby.
One day his two robust servants were
carrying him into the Capitol, and he
thanked them gratefully for their kind
attention. Said he:
"Boys, / don't know what I shall do
when you are dead"
A great many interesting stories are
told Of both of these paralytic Steyenses
(the dead one spelled his name with a
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-05-31

''v" and the live one spells his with
"ph y. During the winter the ladies
boarding at the National Hotel have as
sisted kindly in nursing Mr.. Alex. H.
Stephens, and he has repeatedly ex-
pressed his gratitude for their society and
care. Not long ago he said to one of
them, whom he was thanking for her
kindness:
"You are the only one of my nurses
who has never kissed me-"
The lady, who is grandmother, an.
swered the remark by touching his fore
head with her lips. Then she said:
sit has always seemed queer to me,
Mr.. Stephens, that one who appreciates
women SO highly as you never married. !"
"There's story about that" he an
swered, (Which l will tell you some
time"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-05-31
THE LITTLE FOLKS.
Roses.

noses.
the queen Of all the roses, it can never be de-
MED,
the heavy crimson rose of velvet leaf!
ere is such gracious royalty about her vivid
bloom,
hat among all charming kindred she is chief!
en- the fainter-shaded roses in their balmy dam
ask pride,
troup like satellites about one central star
yal prinCesses, of whom we can discover at a
glance
What aristocrats the dainty creatures are
en- those tender gauzy roses, clustered closely on
their vines,
hey are gentle maids of honor, am told;
the pOmpOus yellow roses, these are sneered at,
it said,
Tor so showing off the color of their gold!
the roses that are powerless to boast Of any
tint,
JnsulIied as the snow itself in hue,
csc are pious nuns, fancy, who perhaps may
murmur prayers
fery softly upon roasaries Of dew!
! the delicate pink roses that one meets in quiet
lanes,
tleaming pale upon background Of clear green,
", these are only peasant girls, who never go to
court,
Tut are loyal little subjects of their queen!
ldgar FUlOceH
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-05-31

Agamemnon. and the little boys. She
almost let fall the cups and saucers she
took in her hand
No trouble now p
She thought of the COW, and she
thought of the pig, and she poured on.
No trouble, except about the chairs.
She looked into the room-all seemed to
be sitting down, even her mother. No,
her father was standing, talking to Mr..
Jeffers. But he was drinking coffee,
and the Gibbons boys were handing
things around.
The daughters of the lady from Phila-
delphia were sitting on shawls on the
edge of the window that opened upon
the piazza. It was soft, warm even
ing, and some of the young people were
on the piazza. Everybody was talking
and laughing, except those who were
listening.
Mr.. Peterkin broke away, to bring his
cup and another for more coffee.
cts a great success, Elizabeth Eliza, -
he whispered. "The coffee is admir-
able, and plenty Of cups. We asked
none too many. I should not mind hay
ing tea-party every week"
Elizabeth Eliza sighed with relief as
she filed his cup. It was going off we'll.
There were cups enough, but she was
not sure she could live over another such
hour Of anxiety; and what was to be done
after tea ?-Luereti0 P. Hale, an st.
Nicholas for June.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-05-31

Verify we lords of creation are but
merest pigmies, standing here in the
shade OF Cathedral rock, whose spire
towers nearer the skies than that of any
church in Christendom. It is magniG-
cent monolith of bright red triassic, and
one OF the grandest specimens of that
brilliantly colored rock, rendering the
Garden of the Gods so wonderfully fas-
cinating to scientists and tourists alike.
Whatever may have been the agents
which in times past have wrought out all
these remarkable forms, it is plain that
they have acted in former times with
far more intensity than at present. Fa-
nous scientists once believed that the
great uplift of the mountain ranges was
a unit In it's action-that is, the change
in the position of all groups was brought
about by the same cause and at the same
time, and that, in short, the elevation
of all the sedimentary strata along the
base of the mountains was compare
lively modern event. Careful study of
the formation of Cathedral rock, and
other Like specimens of massive sand
stones OF triassic origin, weathered into
the fantastic shapes that gave to it the
name of the Garden Of the Gods has
almost, if not completely, revolu-
tionized the theories OF the past Now
the evidence from the texture of these
red beds and their position on the I'M
DERIVING granite rocks is overwhelm-
ingly conclusive that this range of noun
tains once formed a vast shore line, upon
the base of which the sediments of the
red beds were deposited. -Rocky Noun
tain Tourist. ~ ~.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-05-31
French Language and Customs in
Russia.

French is throughout Russia the Ian
guage of the educated classes, and it is
often spoken with a purity of accent that
captivates the critical Partisan ear. So
generally has this tongue been adopted
that the vernacular of the country has at
times incurred the peril of being alto
gether superseded It is said that the
Emperor Nicholas never thoroughly &C
quired the national language, and that
his attempts at using it in his official dis
patches and correspondence were marked
by the most ludicrous errors. The
French language, literature, and customs
first came into vogue in Russia in the
reign of Elizabeth, when the court cir
cles, tired of the German influence which
had been imported by Peter the Great
insisted upon it's being banished in favor
of the more brilliant civilization cher
ished by Louis XIV.
The popularity of French modes in all
that pertains to external forms was
greatly increased during the time of
Catherine IL, while under the Emperor
Nicholas their domination became com
piete, and French cooks ruled in the
cuisine, French fashions prevailed in the
drawing-room, French books were read
in the boudoir, and the last French bon
mot tripped on the tongue with the same
ease and charm as in the place of it's
birth. Alexander II. has striyen to
check these ;denationalizing tendencies.
and to restore to their rightful ascend
ency the native speech Of the people,
with the habits and customs in harmony
with it.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-05-31

THOMAS CRAPo, Of New Bedford,
Mass, and his wife propose to attempt
the foolhardy feat Of crossing the Allan
tic in boat thirteen feet long. They
expect to accomplish the trip in forty
days.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-05-31

EAST FREETowN, Mass, has hermit,
Josiah Demorandville, aged 80. He
lives in a little shanty on the outskirts
Of the town, and makes mats and brooms
for living.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-18
THE BENEETT-MAY DUEL.
a Story Which May be True and May No
be True

New YORK, Jan. 1S.-The Tribune
publishes the first accurate narrative of
the Bennett-May Duel. 1t is thes story of
an eye witness who says:
The first shot fell to Mr.. May. The ar
rangements having been completed, the
principals took their positions at distance
OF about IL yards apart the pistols were
loaded and handed to them and the
seconds retired to one side. Then came the
question "are you ready?" Immediately
and before the lone" could be given Mr.
May raised his pistol, took hasty aim and
pulled the trigger-the weapon missed
fire.
On receiving the intimati5n that it was
his turn, Mr.. Bennett raised his pistol
cried, scornfulIy, Il could kill you now if [
wished, and pointing it into the air fred
quickly. The duelists then saIuted one
another when, suddenly overcome by
shame and modification, to the utter
amazement of all present. Frederick May
turned and hurried away unable longer to
face his disgrace.
No words passed between the principals
at any time during the meeting, except
Mr.. Benefits remark when he fired lis
pistol in the air. As soon as the retreat
ing duelist was out of sight the rest of the
party returned to the railroad station.
MIR. May betrayed a nervousness strangely
at variance with his reputation as a COO
and accurate marksman. Bennett. on the
other hand, showed no signs of trepida.
ton either III speech or manner and from
the first seemed to look upon the meeting
rather as a disagreeable than angerous
noourraDcp
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-18
The New Hampshire Demo sracy.

CONCORD, Jan. 1.-The resolutions of
the Democratic state convention declare
firm adherence to the doctrines Of the
national Democratic platform, especially
the demand for reform endorsed at the
polls by a popular majority of 100000;
deBounce the conspiracy organized at
Washington by desperate and unscrupu.
| lous men among the leaders Of the Repub.
| lican party to thwart the clearly expressed
will of the people, through the action Of
illegally constituted and corruptiy control
| led returning boards at the south, as revo-
Iutionary and reasonable in purpose and
effect. inasmuch as it strikes at the very
life Of the elective franchise; denounce the
use of the military by President Grant in
South Carolina and Louisiana; call upon
the representatives of both houses Of
congress to unite in securing a peaceful
solution of the difficulty in which the
country is involved; counsel moderation
bus claim paramount the duty to defend
the constitution even TO the last resort;
call upon all who believe 10 the election Of
IIiiden, to unite 10 demanding his inaugu
ration and demand a reduction Of the
army. The resolutions concluded as fol
lows: Believing that Mr. Tildep received
majority of the whole number of -elec
toral votes, we pledge him our hearty an,
unqualified support in the full exercise 0
his authority 10 conformity with the con
stitution of the land.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-18

LONDON, Jan. lS.-Private advices from
Russia continue to afford strong evidence
of the injury done the mercantile COM
munlty bv apprehension of war. One
firm of cotton spinners, employing $4,000
hands, has lost so heavily since Russia
assumedt warlike attitude that the es-
tablishment would have been closed had
not the firm obtained assistance from the
government, which was unwilling such a
catastrophe should involve so large a nun
ber of employees,
1t is said Gortschakoff has issued a cir
cular to Russia.represeDtatives abroad ex-
pressing his belief that Turkey will reject
the conference proposals and declaring
that Russia cannot undertake a warlike
policy because Europe would not support
her and might form coalition against her.
1t is understood that eI,O0O.O0O or
e. 900, 900 Of Turkish paper'money will be
issued,
The Lancashire cotton trade has un.
conditioually rejected the operatives con
ditions because they would result in gen
eral advance of wages,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-18
Balloting for U. S. Senator at Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Jan. ls.-Seventh ballot
Logan, 80; Palmer, So; Anderson. Z;
Davis, 6; Haines, /; Parish, /; Blank, l..
Total 2O3.
Eighth ballot Logan 80, Palmer Sc,
Anderson I, Davis 8, Haines /, Parish /.
Tota! vote 202
Ninth ballot-Logan go, Palmer Sc, Da-
Wis 4. Anderson Z, Parish !, Haines l.
Total vote 1913.
Tenth ballot-Same as 9th.
| SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,. Jan. 17.-One hun
dred and two votes will now elect a sena
tor Barthalew of Kankakee, Republi
can, having been called home by the new
that his wife wash lying and his colleague
Busey, a Democrat, having paired witt
him.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-18

New YoRK, Jan. l8,-In co mmmora-
ton of the fast trip across the continent
made by Jarrett & Palmer, last June,
Mr.. Samuel Carpenter, passenger agent
of the Pennsylvania railroad. was, yester-
day. presented with souvenir in the
shape of book containing fac similes OF
the tickets used on the various roads.
handsomely engraved and enclosed il
massive silver case covers of book
and bearing suitable Inscriptions. Lead
ing railroad men Of this section were
| present at the ceremony,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-18
Bo1d'Robbery of an Express Car.

CHICAGO, .lS,-Three masked men
entered the .outgoing express car on the
Chicago, Alton & St. Louis, r. r. last
night as train stopped at the Burlington
Crossing inside the city limits. They
hastily overpowered the express messen-
ger and baggage man and went through
the safe which contained about S25.OOU
in valuables but in their hurry did the
work so.bunglingly that they left behind all
except package for Springfield, Illinois,
containing about $l43 and some drafts for
collection. They left the train after il
had gone about blocks Three men
have been arrested this morning charged
with the robbery.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-18
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, janis. The Signal User
vice observations taken at 10 o'clock this
forenoon indicate the following weather
probabilities for this afternoon and to,
night
Indications for the northwest: Rising
and high barometer, colder northerly
winds, partially cloudy weather and in for
mer and Missouri occasional light snow
or rain, succeeded in upper POI ton by
falling barometer and wind shifting tc
! sOutherlY
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-18
RADWAY'S REMEDIES,
OVARIAN TUM0R
OF TEN YEARS GROWTH
CURED BY
DR. railways RRHlDIBS
RADWAY's REMEDIES.
t0"D had an OUdITaa TunsOr IN the Ova-
rieS and BO1oelS for Ten Years.


ANN ARBoR Dec 81, 1875
DR., RADwAY:-That OTHERS may be benefited
make this statement:
have had an Ovarian TumOr in the ovaries and
bowels for ten years. tried the best physicians in
this place and others without any benefit. 1t
growing at such rapidity that could have lived
much longer. A friend OF mine induced me to try
Railways Remedies. had not much faith in them,
but finally, after much deliberation 1 tried them
purchased six bottles of the Resolve2t, two box
es OF the Pills, and two bottles of the Relief used
those without any apparent benefit. l determined
to perseyere. used tw I've more bottles of the Re-
solvent, two Of the Relief and two boxes of Pills
Before they gone had lost 25 pounds.
continued TO the medicine until was sure
thatI entirely cured. took the medicine about
five months, and during that time lost As pounds.
In all took three dozen bottles of the Resolvent,
six bottles Relief, and six boxes of the Pills.
feel perfectly we'll and my heart full of graf
tude to God for this help in my great atlcton. To
you, Sir, and your wonderful medicine. feel deep
ly indebted, and my prayer is that 1t may be rs
~ much of blessing to others as ii has been TO me.
[Signedl MRS Z. c. BIBBrNs.
Mrs. Bibbins who makes the above certificate, is
the person for whom I requested you to send medi
cine in June, 1875. The medicines above stated
we're bought of me, with the exception of what was
sent to her by you. may say that her statement
ts correct without a qualification.
[Sigued l. 5. LERCH.
Druggist and Chemist, Ann Arbor, Mich
This may certify that Mrs. BibbIns, who make
the above certificate, is and has been for many
years well known to us and the facts therein stated
sre undoubtedly and undenlably correct Any on(
who Knows Mrs. Blbbins will believe her statement
GSignedl BENZ. ID. COCKER, MARY b. POND.
MARY COCKER, f. B. POND.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-18
LOCAL COLUMN,
CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED.
SoHENCK's PULMoNIC SYRUP,
SCHENCK's SEA WEED TONIC,

CONsUMfTlON IAN BE CUhED'
SoHENCKs PULMoNIc SYRUP,
SOHBNoK's SEA WEED Tonic.
SCHENCK's MANDRAKE PILLS.
Are the only medicines that will cure Pu monary
Consumption.
Frequently medicines that will stop a cough will
occasion the death of the patient; they lock up the
liver, stop the circulation of the blood hemOrrhage
follows, and in facthey clog the action of the very
Organs that caused the cough,
Liver Complaint and Dyspepsia are the causes
OF IwO-thirds of the cases OF Consumption. Many
persons COMPLAIN of dull pain III the side, con-
stpatiOn, coated tongue pain in the shOulderblade
feelings of drowsincss and restlessness the food,
lying heavily on the stomach, accompanied with
acidity and belching up of wind
These symptoms usually originated from disOr-
dered condition of the stomach torpid liver.
Persons affected, If they take one or two heavy
colds and If the COngh i'll these be suddenly
checked, will find the stomach and liver clOgged
remaining torpid, and inactive and almost before
they are aware the lungs are mass of sores, and
liberated, the re- ut of which is death.
SChenck's Pulmonic Syrup is an expectorant which
does not contain opium or anything calculated to
CHECK a cough Suddenly.
Schencks Sea Weed Tonic dissOives the food
mixes with the gastric juices of the stomach, aids
digestion and creates a ravenOus appetite
When the bowels are costlve, skin salow, or the
symptom otherwise of a bilious tendency ,SChenCkf
Mandrake Pills are required.
These medicines are prepared only by
| j. II. SCHENCK Il Son
| NE corner Sixth and Arch SITS. Phila.
| And are for sale by all druggists and dealers.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-18

New York Ian. l8- Horace E, Brown,
broker, of 80 Broad street. has been ar
rested on suspicion of having been impi-
Gated in the forgery of check for $62, 400,
which purpor;ed to have been drawn by
the New York Life Insurance company
ard which was certified as genuine by the
cashier of the Union Trust Co.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-18

CHICAGO. Jan. l7.-Shewfeldt Bros,
l66 to 40 North Clark street, dry goods
merchants, have filed their voluntary petit
ton in bankruptcy. Liabilities $l07 900;
assets $5800O; and insurance Of about
So, 900. The firm has done large busi.
ness ever since the fire, in which they lost
their entire property.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-18
Anotner Repun1ican Revenue Rohner.

New YORK, Jan. lS.-In the case Of
Chaa n Miller, of 40 Broad street. char
ged with completely in western whisky
frauds by permitting whisky to be re
moved from his premises without entering
the same % his books, the jury returned d
verdict of guilty Oh the first two counts 0!
the indictment.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-18
Heavy Running ice in the Chic River at
CAIRO.

CAIRO. Jan. l8.-Very heavy ice 10 the
Ohio extending from shore to shore and
swept along by current over six miles per
hour. 4 ferry boat and several fat boats,
apparently uuoccupied, also many skifs.
have passed this forenoon. No damage
reported here.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-18
DIR. Radway'S
REGULATING PILLS

perfectly tssteless, elegantly coated with sweet
gum, purge, regulate, purify, cleanse, and strength
en-. Railways Pills for the of all disorders OF
the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder
Nervous Diseases, Headache, Constipation, Costive
ness, Indigestion Dyspepsia, BiliOusness, Bilious
Fever, Inflammation OF the Bowels, Piles and all
Derangements OF the Internal Vlscera Warranted
to effect positive cure Purely Vegetable, con-
tanning no mercury minerals or deleterious drugs.
GB Observe the following symptoms resulting
from disorders of the Digestive Organs
Constipation, Inward Piles Fuiness of the Blood
In the Head, Acidity of the Stomach Nausea,
Heartburn, Disgust of Food, Fullness Of Weight
In the Stomach, Sour ErupuOna, Sinking or Flutter-
ings in the Pit of the Stomach. Swimming of the
Head, Hurried ana Difficult Breathing Flutteringf
at the Heart, Choking or SuffocatIng Sensation
when IN Lying Posture, Dimness of Vision Dot
or Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain il
the Head, Deficiency OF Psrspiration. Yellown-ss o
the SKIN and Eyes Pam in the side Chest Limbs
and sudden blushes of Heat Burning in the Fjesh
A few doses Of RAILWAYS PILLS will free th,
system from all the above named disorders Pric,
% cents per box Sold by drugglsts
Read FALSE AND TRUE,
Send one letter-stamp to kADWAY & co No Q
warren ST., New York. Information worth tboU
sands will be sent you. '"0"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-18
Bonded wershouse Burned

ELIZABETH. Nj, Jan .l8,-The govt
bonded warehouse on Shutters Island
is burned, Loss $4,000.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-18
s25. SEQ. SiQQ. $500, $500.

The reliable house of ALEX FROTHINGHAM
g. co. No IL Wall St, New York, publish a. haha ana
Financial Report which they send free 10 any a9-
dress In addition large number Il eoltorfaiT "a
on financial and other topics, i contains very lul
ond arcnrate reports Of the sales and standlng 0
eVerv sto K, bond and security dealt in at the STOCK
Exchange. Messrs. FRoTHINGHAM 9 ~ are in
extensive brokers OF large eNperlehS+ anu
ness }hey sell what is termed "PnvlrgSs or Puts
and calls now one of the favorite ms thods OF le,
snecnIatiob Their advice is valuable and
sn fnIiowing ii many haYe made fortunes.-lNeW
York Metropols.l
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-18
Ohio ST. Cleveland O

RHEUMATISA-Dr. Fenton: Having been laid
up five weeks with rheumatism, and spent dollar
after dollar, my physician told me it must we,.r
Oft; got up ana Oh crutches as DGny more weekr :;
advised 10 get six bottles of Fenton's Sar=apa-
rIi}a- Five bobttes cured me completely. fra ~
recommend tie Matches Syrup as sure cure for
Rheumatism. Yours truly.
Ran n
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-18
North Bloomfield,


IAhP 9kOWNs " yOInIII21 DeC. 70, I5I4
RHEUMATISM Dr. { + FeutoH: The six bot
ties Sarssparlla sent me in July last cured of
Rheumatism, and only used i've, tone got broken. }
had ii for four years, and spent nearly Ihous
and dollars, Wsth the best doctors IL Montana Ter
| ritory previous l have got two more customers
Please express me eighteen more bottles to South
Pass. Enclosed find the greenbacks. Write me to
Camp Brown, as before. Yours truly,
! ! n WOoDRUFP
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-18
CAPT THOMAS PENNINGTON.

SCROFULA-From infancy was treated by the
best physicians and took everybOdy's cure, Two
bottles Matchless Syrup cured me
MRS ELIZA JONES,
SCROFULOUS NECK-Eight years cured by
FentUn's Sarsaparilla, after trying nearly every
other known remedy. JOHN MCGINITY.
Conductor ; 6 N X, Cleveland, C.
SALT RHKUM eleven years al over my body 4;
took all theJ. +. emedies advertised and in the
| hospital, New ! K, twenty weeks; could not get
cured; six .-es Of Fenton's Mate hless 5 run
cured me. GEORGE BROWN, Cleveland, o.
! FEMALE WEAKNESS some six years; used &.
cry Alternative known; tried the climate from Mln
neSota 90 Texas; could get relief; after few
months use of FentOns Matchless SarraparIlla wss
cured completely,
Nh ArNr L. Z a