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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-03-22
THR GREATEST OOL-PRGDUCING
COUNTRY

There can be no doubt that the
census of 1880 will prove inc0ntestably
that this Republic of ours is the great
est wool-producing country in the
world. Our latest figures are several
years old and take the total clip 200,-
100000 Of pounds, while theAustralian
estimate for 1876 is only 125,000,000
pound8-While our yield in 1870 was
1s7,OOo,0Oo pounds. This interest is a
steady-growing one, but g great cry
was raised against the "wool tariff, y
when Congress undertook to protect
the American woolgroWer. Since then
the clip has become immense, and is
really the main reliance of the Amer
lean woolen factories. There are still
all sorts of reasons for importing for
eign iron, lead, copper, salt, cotton
goods, silks, etc. Some want foreign
coarse goods because they are cheaper
Others want special grades of foreign
fine wool. But the quality 0fAmerican
wool is such as give our weelen goods
the command of the home markets
With our vast extent of land, great
varieties of soil and climate and large
Developments of agricultural and
pastoral interest, there is mo grade OF
quality Of wool we can not compete
with foreign wool in price. The wal
gave great impetus to the production
of wool and the manufacture of WOODEN
goods at home, and it has been firmly
held out and increased.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-03-22

SPIRITUALIsTIC INSANITY. - DR..
Forbes Winslow, of London, is report
ed to have said, recently, that nearly
10000 persons are confined in the in
sane asylums of the United States, sent
there by the delusion of Spiritualism.
Row Dewitt Talmage, of Brooklyn, N.
Y, is also said to have stated that there
is not an insane asylum from Maine to
Texas that does not contain victims Of
'Spiritualism. On account Of these
affirmations, the supporters of the
doctrine of Spiritualism have arisen to
dispute their truth, and affirm that in
the eighty or ninety institutions for
the insane in the United States, there
are only fifty-nine patients confined as
victims of Spiritualism, while 412 are
there for insanity from religious excite
ment, and 23,328 from various other
causes. Here we have the statements
OF both sides, which are exceedingly
diverse, and any one interested in the
subject treated must Judge for himself
which of the two comes from the
better authority. 1t would be of inter
est should disinterested statisticians
take the matter in hand and give the
exact facts, since few will believe that
there are 10000 Spiritualists confined
in the United States for insanity, and
fewer still that there only fifty-nine.-
Chicago E0eas92g Journal.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-03-22
KEEPING PEARS TN WINTER,

Probably at no season of the wear is
that delicious fruit so fully appreciat-
ed and highly priced as during the
winter and Spring months. And yet
how many unWittingly deny themsel-
YES nearly half the pleasure that the
pear can beStoW.
Nth large number Of those possess
ing orchards the season for this fruit
ends with the end of Winter. while
with 0ery little trouble it might be
prolonged many months. Two of the
greatest enemies to the keeping of
fruits IN Winter are the usually well
come elements-heat and air. Keep
these away and the battle is won. The
method to be followed is so simple that
any one can practice it, and even at
this date it may assist in keeling until
Spring fruit that otherwise would very
soon ripen.
Select clean wooden or pasteboard
boxes, with or without covers, and line
them with brown paper, though news
paper Will answer. Then place two or
three layers OF pears carefully in the
box-d1scarding all imperfect or
bruised specimes, and cover with one
or two thicknesses Of paper. The
pieces of paper should de somewhat
larger than the box, so as to reach from
side to side and keep out the air from
above. One or two more layers of
pears may be placed in the box in the
same manner, being particular to have
the top layer of paper quite large
enough. Boxes one or two feet square
will be found to be a very convenient
size.
The boxes should then be placed in
an Unoccupied room, or in an apart
ment OF the cellar were the temperature
OF the air can be regulated at will.
The thermometer should usually range
from "a to 40 degrees above zero. If
too warm then let in little cool air
from outside as required. Heat should
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-03-22
Senator Sherman's Letter of Resignat ion

Senator sherman's Letter Of Resignat ion.
The following is Senator Sherman's
letter resigning his place in the United
State Senate:
UNITED STATES SENATE CHAMBER,
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 10, 1877.
The Hon. Thomas l.. Young, Cover
nor Of Ohio, Columbus:
My DEAR SIR-I respectfully tender
to you, and through you to the General
Assembly CT Ohio, my resignation as a
Senator from that State. Permit me,
to express my profound gratitude
to the people Of Ohio for their gener-
Gus support and confidence during a
period of twenty-five years Of continu-
Gus service in Congress. have held
no position Of trust and honor but
what they have conferred; and no
words can convey the sense of my
obligations to them. I now accept
from the President, with much hesita-
ton, an office Of great labor and care,
solely from sense Of duty, with an
earnest desire to promote the public
policy announced by him, and with a
hope that in SO doing may still pre-
serve the good will of the people of
Ohio. I am, with much respect, your
obedient servant,
JOHN SHERMAN.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-03-22

ing Main street from Gottfredsen's
Brewery north, was referred to COM
mites on streets and alleys, to report
at next meeting.
On motion of Aid. Bruins, liquor
license was granted to Dan Cameron.
Ayes = AID. Lentz, Engelhardt,
Huetter, Bruins, Crosit, Kupfer.
Noes-Ald. Williams, Yule.
Motion to adjourn was lost.
Ayes-Ald. Engelhardt, Heat, Yule.
Noes-Ald. Lentz, Huetter, Bruins,
Crosit, Kupfer, Williams.
On motion of Aid. Bruins, the liquor
bond of Dan Cameron was accepted
and approved.
AID. Yule moved to adjourned. Lost.
Moved, that the question on the
adoption of the report Of the committee
in the matter of excessive assessment
of personal property of Mrs. L. L.
Sykes, to be taken up, which motion
was lost. .tte.Hr
Ayes-Ald. Williams, Crosit, Engel-
hardt, Lentz.
Noes-Ald. Yule, Head, Kupfer,
Bruins, Huetter.
On motion Of Aid. Head, the Marshal
was instructed to collect amount of
bill against z. G.. Simmons, and also
amounts of note and bill againt Harvey
Durkee.
On motion Of Aid. Engelhardt, CouA-
Gil then adjourned.
F. W. BECKHA Nm, City Clerk.
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Judicial Election Notice.

Notice is hereby given that at Judicial Election
to be held in the several towns, wards and
election precincts in the State of Wisconsin, ON
the first Tuesday, being the third day of April
next the following officers are to be elected, to-
wit
An Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, in
place OF William 2. Lyon, whose term of office
will expire on the first Monday in January. 1878.
A Judge of the Circuit Court for the first Judi
cial Circuit, comprising the counties of Walworth,
Racine, and KenoSha, in place of John T. Went
worth, whose term OF Office will expire on the
first Monday in January, 1878.
A Judge of the Circuit Court for the Eighth
Judicial Circuit comprising the counties of Dunn,
Pepin, Pierce, and st. CroiX, to fill the vacancy
OccaSiOned by the resignation of III. L. Humph-
rey, whose term of office would expire on the first
A County Judge in each of the several counties
of this State, in place of each Of the County
Judges Of the said several counties, whose terms
of office will expire on the thirty-frst day of De-
cember 1877.
Given under my hand, and the great seal of the
State, at Madison, this 18th day OF February,
1877. PETER DOYLE, Secretary of State.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, :.
COUNTY OF KENOsHA, 90
I, Hugh McDermott, Sheriff of Kenosha Coun-
~, hereby give notice that an election will be
held IN the several towns and wards of the C0un-
~ OF KenoSha ,on Tuesday the third day Of April
1871, at which election the following Judicial
OIlcerS are 10 De chosen, t0-Wit:
A Judge OF the Circuit Court, for the first
Judicial Circuit, in the place of John T.
Wentworth. whose term of office will ex-
pire on the first Monday in January. 1878.
Also County Judge for the County of Keno
Sha, IN the place OF Volney French, whose term
OF office will expire on the 31st day Of December
1877. 4
Sherff's Office, Kenosha,l
February %. 1877.
HUGH MCDERMoTT.
Sheriff of KenoSha County.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-03-22
BY MISS ALCo,

Ii
In the rush Of early morning,
When the red burns through the gray
And the wintry world lies waiting
For the glory of the day,
Then we hear f1tful rustling
Just without upon the stair,
Saw two small white phantoms coming,
Caught the CLEAN of sunny hair.
Are they Christmas fairies stealing
Rows of little socks to fill?
Are they angels floating hither
With their message of good will3
What sweet spell are these elves weaving,
AS like larkG they chirp and sing?
Are these palms Of peace from heaven.
That these lovely spirits bring?
Rosy feet upon the threshold,
Eager faces peeping through;
With the first red ray Of sunshine,
Chanting cherub come in view;
Nistletoe and cleaning holly,
Symbols of blessed day, ~
In their chubby hands they carry,
Streaming all along the way.
Well we know them, never weary
OF this innocent surprise;
Waiting, watching, listening always
Witfull hearts and tender eyes,
While our little household angels,
White and golden in the sun,
Greet us with the sweet old wei come
merry Christmas, every one I"
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g19g . . 2 2 .

To the Working ClHss.-We are now
ployment at home, the whole of the time, or for
their spare moments. Business new, light and
profitable. Persons of either sex easily earn from
80 cents to So per evening, and a proportional
Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. That
all who see this notice may send their address,
and test the business we make this unparalleled
send one dollar to pay for the trouble of writing.
Full particulars samples worth several dollars to
commence work on, and copy of Home and
Firesde, one of the largest and best Illustrated
Publications. all sent free by mail. Reader il
you want permanent, profitable work. address,
GEORGE STINsON & Co. Portland, Maine.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-03-22

A DEMOCRATIC TRIUMPH New
York Tribune says editorially The
Electoral Commission is a very high,
if not the highest tribunal, and it's in
depreciation Of the rights and relations
of the States must be held as conclu-
sive and final. 1t is actually a great
Democratic triumph. 1t is not quite
clear of course that this disposition of
the question improves Mr.. Tilden's
prospects; indeed it would seem under
the circumstances to damage rather
than aid him. But what sincere and
conscientious Democrat will allow that
or any other merely personal consider
alton to weigh for a moment against
the establishment of sound Democratic
doctrine and the maintenance Of the
fundamental principles of the party :?
Doubtless Mr.. Tilden will find conso-
lation for his personal disappointment
in the triumph of principles and the
defeat Of Capitalization.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-03-22

Postmaster General Key, finding him
self overwhelmed nearly with applica-
tions for Office, has caused the follow
ing circular to be prepared for trans
mission to every applicant as the only
answer that can possibly be given at
present to any of the constantly accu-
mulating letters:
POsToFFICE DEPARTMENT, WASH
INGTON.-SIR: Your letter of the -
has been received and placed upon the
files Of the Department for considera-
ton under rules Of the civil service,
when vacancies occur. At present
none exist.
(Signed) D. IA. KEY, ?. M. General.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-03-22
{ NUN Der 43.


Mr.. EDIToR:-I write to inquire
whether you will allow me to speak for
a few weeks, through the columns Of
your paper, to the people of Kenosha
County and to the world in general.
The reason why I wish to address
the public is this: The other day /
traded horses with my neighbor John
Smith. had an old plug horse, that
couldn't travel worth a cent, and I
thought if [ could trade him off for
good horse, without having to give
anything to boot, it would add so much
to my worldly prosperity. So I went
over to see if neighbor Smith wanted
to trade horses. On making known
my errand, he said that he had good
horse which he would exchange, provi-
ded my horse suited him. Then ]
spoke OF my horse. l dWelt at length
on his good points, and treated the bad
ones in spirit Of the utmost charity.
After looking over the respective ami
mails, we traded even. And now Mr..
Editor, am sure you vii sympathi3e
with me when [ tell you that John
Smith cheated me most wickedly. The
horse which got Of him was ten times
worse than the old plug that l traded
off. And now / want the people of
Kenosha County and of the world in
general, to know what a bad man John
Smith is. To this end, wish the use
of your valuable paper for a time. I
will send you an article each week. /
will rake the dictionary over for all
the mean, dirty, low-lived adjectives
and epithets wuich / can find, for / tru-
ly feel that John Smith deserves them
all. And when l have exhausted the
dictionary and the vocabulary Of slang
with which the world abounds at the
present time--when have said all the
mean things that l can possibly hear
of, or remember, or invent-in short,
when l have given a complete and ex-
haustiVe description of the character
Of that consummate rascal, John
Smith, then, Mr.. Editor will say.
Further comments unnecessary"
But fear that you will say my arti-
Giles are too personal. Now please do
not entertain this objection minute.
| cannot avoid being somewhat person
al, my sole motive, as you can easily
see, being to prevent my fellow men
from being duped by this tinprincipled
IscOundrel, John Smith.
Or perhaps you will say that MANY
Of your readers object to having the
paper filled with such stuff. Please
overlook this also. Many people do
not know what is good for them. They
forget that it is often the seyerest
and most bitter medicine that does the
most good. Besides, can I not, in this
way, teach the rising generation COM
mand of language and knowledge Of
the oarietg and richness of our English
tongue which will be invaluable in an
emergency like this?
Now, Mr.. Editor, am sure you can
not refuse such reasonable request as
l have made. Hoping for favorable
response, am yours, in the interests
OIL humanity. RRFORMER>
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-03-22
Aneedote Of William Fl. seWard--His First
Case.


Mr. Seward, in his Autobiography,
gives the following account Of his first
case in Court:
"My debut at Auburn obtained for
me reputation, which, though l was
thankful for at the time, I had no rea-
son to be proud of. A convict dis
charged from the State Prison there in
the morning was warned to leave the
town Immediately. Reaching the sub
urb, he discovered an open door, enter
ed it and proceeded to rifle a bureau.
Taking alarm, he rushed out, carrying
with him only q few vaueless rags.
He was indicted for this petit larceny,
which, being a second offense was pun
ishable with a new term in the State
Prison. / was assigned by the court
to the defense of the unfortunate
wretch. The theft and the detection
were completely proven. The stolen
articles lay on the table. The indict-
ment described them as ,one quilted
holder of the value of 6 cents and
'one piece of calico of the value of 6
cents / called upon tailor as an ex-
pert, who testified that the holder was
sewed, not quilted" and that the 9TH
er article was white jean, and not cal
leo at all. The bystanders show ed
deep interest in the argument which
this defense produced, and were graft
fed when they found that the culprit
escaped punishment which they
thought would be too severe for the
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-03-22

D B. WHITAKER & CO., Manufacturers Of
II. Portable s. Stationary Steam Engines and
Boilers Shafting and Pullies, Hand and Power
Tire Blenders, Tire Drills, and all other kinds of
Machinery. Also Kenosha Union Thimble
SkeinS, Tuyers, Bolster and Reach Plates, Ket-
ties, Sleigh Shoes and Post MaulS. Repairing
done promptly.
Kenosha, Wis, April goth, 1874.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-03-22

NOMINATION. We are pleased to
learn that Hon. Fl. S. Town, of Ripon,
is Republican candidate for the office
OF Secretary of State. Mr.. Town is a
cultured gentleman and in every way
qualified for the Office. He has long
been identified with the best interests
of the State and deserves the sutfrages
of every Republican.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-03-22

A GAINESVILLE widow, who supports
her two children by hard work, was
asked week before last by a fellow
workman in the mill there to aid in
making a purse "for poor woman"
She had only 80 cents left to carry her
and her children through the month,
but she gave 25 cents. A little later
the person returned and told the wo-
man that the purse was meant for her,
and handed her S25.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-03-22

TT ANDRE, Manufacturer, Wholesale and
IL. Retail dealer in Cigars, Plug, Cut Chewing
and Smoking Tobacco, Snuff, Pipes, &c. His Ci-
gars are all made from best qualities of domestic
and imported tobacco and sold to the trade at
lowest cash rates. Also, constantly on hand
some fine Meerschaum Pipes, Orders promptly
filled. Directly opposite his old stand. No. 371l
Main Street, Ken0Sha, Wis.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-03-22

7AHNEN BROTHERS. No. u Main ST., Keno
Il sha, Merchant Tailors. We keep constantly
on hand well selected stock of cloths, Gents
Furnishing Goods, Ready Made Clothing, Hats
and Caps OF the latest styles. Work done and
goods sold as cheap as at any other establishment
In the city.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-03-22

A. II. BARNES, of this State, has been
re-appointed and confirmed Associate
Justice of the Supreme Court of
Dakota.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-03-22

MR.. b. T. S. PINCHBACK has been ex-
PEELED from the Louisiana Republican
Central Committee by vote of % to4.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-03-22

TOHNSON'S BOOK STORE, No. 80 Main st.
u A full and complete assortment of School
Books, also Standard and miscellaneous Books,
Writing and Wall Paper, Sheet Music and vari-
Gus articles of the trade. S. C. JOHNSON.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-03-22

A BURG, has removed his Barber Shop TO No,
n Il Main St. second door North of Thomas
English's shop, which building he has thoroughly
renovated and fitted up in the best possible man
ner, and where he will be happy to meet his old
customers, all who require his services in the art
tonSOrial.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-03-22

A runaway yesterday caused consid-
cradle excitement on Main Street. We
understand .drs. w. w. Baker was in
iured, but not seriously.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-03-22

PARsON BROwNLoW highly anneovns
OF the appointment of d. NJ. Key as
.Postmaster-G General.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-03-22

NJ HU t5 g 6 -WAsHBURN
GFaVestone work execnted in the hghesf sye Of
the art. r. +. ROBERTS, Agent.
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livery STABLE.-Ben. Jewett is prepared to
IL furnish the best Horses and Carriages, for
business or pleasure on the shortest notice
Hearse at all times ready to attend funerals
Stable on Market square, near the Post Office,
KenOSha, Wisconsin.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-03-22

Prof. Searing's lecture Tuesday Eve.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-03-22

DRSEN g. BEDESSEN, Manufacturers and
ID Dealers in all kinds of Furniture, Spring
Beds, Mattresses, Upholstered Goods, Chamber
and ParlOr Sets, Ready made CofnnS always on
hand. Shop on Main near Wisconsin street.
KenOsha, Wis.
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VARIETY.

publishing house advertiseS for sale family
Bible Of General Washington tchich IoaS presented
10 him bV the author
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cards s he nsecd Tsf above taha, ar tr ct rad fof
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allowed discoant fo these uhch &c transient
Adtcftiscmenia sAen paid 90 charrvd quarterly,
single enliss II the ApvEnrsEn TsE Cents wien clEgsd
ftiisen Cenisi by TIE doaen, 0hs pollaF.
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~ BILL-HEADs, VISITING, BUSINESS AND ADDREs
CARDS printed ia the highest style Of the art.
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The Lament of the Man who is no Politician


Is peace FOR a soul
That's distracted with b'doubtr
lie; Us know who is in,
Let rs know who :
For eyes they grow
fsEe As on figures they gaze
That make Il f0F Tiiden,
81 And make Il for Hayes
o For and for prophets
Like those Of the Jews
They were better than papers
That plague with news
They smarter than editors
All In dazs,
who tell US 'tis TIden,
- And ten us tits Hayes
Call ihe spooks and The mejams
Perhaps they Will know,
slade with his pencil
And Home with his show.
Let them rap
To end amaze,
And say II 'iis Titden
Or say II 'tis Hayes.
l. that phaniasmaf vote
Hid In the mountains swampsl
Go, Grays, with your lanterns,
Go, Blues with your lamps;
Huss II down, and, when captured,
just give IL a blaze,
Whether fatal TO TTden,
or fatal TO Hayes.
so long lOr season
or quiet and rest
To wipe or our mustache
And pull down vest
But how do
When boys stop their plays,
To shout madIy TlIden
Aud madly for Hayes7
Our young meu grow gray
And fat men grow thin,
Fed "a extras " that lie
Like original sin
Give Is calm for slumbers
Al pe 80 for orr days,
For weary Of Titden,
nd weary Hayes.
Cincinnati Commercial.