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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-03-28

Two Associate Justices OF the SUI
preme Court are to be elected next
Tuesday.
The following have been nominated
by the Republican and Democratic par
ties respectively:
For Associate Justice Of the Supreme
Court, for the term ending on the first
Monday of January, 1886,
DAVID TAYLOR.
For Associate Justice Of the Supreme
Court, for the term ending on the first
Monday Of January, 1888,
HARLOW S. ORION.
Thus far we have heard Of no oppo-
sition to these candidates. They are
both good men and able jurists and
should receive a full vote.
The candidates for Associate Justi-
ces must be voted for on a separate
ticket, and the tickets deposited in a.
separate ballot box.
THE LEGISLATURE ADJOURN
ED.
The Legislature Of 1878 adjourned
it's first session sine die at II o'clock
A. NJ. last Thursday, March 81, 1878.
in pursuance of the time fixed the pre-
vious day for final adjournment.
The State Journal furnishes the
following
SUMMARY OF THE WORK.
The first session of the Legislature of
1878 lasted Y days. The work of the
session, briefly summarized. is as fol-
lows: There were introduced in the
Senate 215 bills, 26 joint resolutions,
SO resolution, I memorials to Congress
and POI petitions, memorials, etc.
There were introduced in the Assembly
500 bills. 50 joint resolutions, 80 reso-
lutions, II memorials to Congress and
476 petitions, memorials, etc. Of these,
JIG Senate and 225 Assembly, or 341
bills passed and became laws. There
also passed joint resolutions and II
memorials to Congress. Hence, OF the
1856 bills introduced, 1914 or conserably
over one-half were killed. The Gov
ernor has vetoed but two bills, both
charter measures.
The most important measures pass
ed by the Legislature were: the remod-
cling of the assessment and taxation
laws amending the registry law, so as
to make it less expensive, and only ap-
plicable to the larger polling precincts;
the change in the system of publlca-
ton of the Supreme Court reports; the
provision for the school textbook COM
mission to obtain data relative to thei
textbook system, and report next WIN
ter the erection Of State Park III
Lincoln county; and doubling the IL
cense fees of life insurance companies
doing business within the State.
The following new cities were incor-
porated Two Rivers, Waupun, Lam
caster, Fort Atkinson and Jefferson.
The following cities were granted
amendments to their charters Oshkosh,
Hudson, Eau Claire, Prairie du CHEN,
Milwaukee, Chiffon, Neenah, La
Crosse, Manitowoc, Beaver Dam, Ke-
nosha, Berlin, WatertoWn, Monasha,
Chippewa Falls, Columbus, Green Bay,
Fort Howard, Racine, ManitoWoc and
Stevens Point.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-03-28

PROF. ALBERT SALISBURY, Of the
Whitewater Normal School, Prof. Ste
phen Carpenter, Of the State Tniy5ssi-
ty, and George w. Peckham, OF the
Milwaukee Public Schools, have been
appointed by the State Superintendent,
the State Board of Examiners for teach
ers' State certificates for tbs current
year. The annual examination will be
held at Madison in the second week OF
neXt August.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-03-28
BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE.

Hon. w. L. DEXTER called at our
office last Saturday and favored us
with a copy Of the Legislative Manual
for 1878, for al Of which he has our
thanks.
Mr.. Dexter has attended to his Leg
islative duties and has come through
his labors and residence at Madison APP
parently without detriment.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-03-28
THE LEGISLATURE ADJOURN.
ED.

The Legislature Of 1878 adjourned
it's first session sine die at II o'clock
A. M. last Thursday, March 81, 1878.
in pursuance of the time fixed the pre-
yious day for final adjournment.
The State Journal furnishes the
following
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-03
LcgiSlutive.

In the State Senate, yesterday, bill was
passed to amend the first division OF the 18th
section of tho act for the assessment of taxes
on persons, property, Income licenses, 30. A
resolution appointing a joint committee OF
seven on the part of the Senate and thirteen
on the part OF the House TO whom all PROPOSE
tions relating to fish and game interests were
TO be referred, was passed.
In the House Of Delegates, Mr.. E,hols offer.
cd tho denowiug;-
Whereas different statements of the outstand.
ing indebtedness of the Commonwealth of Vir.
GINA have been made, and some uncertainty as
to the true amounts thereof seems to exist 10
this body as we'll as 10 the public mind;
Resolved, That committee of five be ap
pointed to make thorough investigation OF
said debt, showing its true and full amount on
The l.t Instant; the different classes into which
i. is divided; tho amount thereof which Is prin
cipal. and what amount is interest, accrued be-
fore that date; and that the said committee Pc.
port such statement of said debt, principal
and Interest, a. may hereafter, when approved
by this House, be regarded as authoritative up.
90 the sub acr.
Mr.. Walker, of Chester6eld moved to amend
by adding the following -
That this special committee ascertain the
pESclSC kfUSS ISCtlSCu Wy shC OldtC VI
Virginia By loan from public creditors. and
further to ascertain the precise gross amount
paid By the State Of Virginia as interest upon
the same to the end of the present fiscal year.
The amendment of Mr. Walker was agreed
to.
Mr.. McMullan moved to amend By strikiog
out the words that committee of five be ap-
pointed" aud Insert 10 leu thereof the words
THAT the Committee on Finance be Instructed,
which was agreed 10.
The resolution as amended vas agreed to.
a resolution was presented inquiriug into the
Office of the railroad commissioner, as 10 the
amount paid the commissioner and his clerk on
account Of ss!sres, and what amount has been
paid 90 account Of the czpenses Of his Office,
ard what portion OF the said amount has been
paid by the several railroad companies as re.
quired By Law, and whether such portion was
paid 10 money or not.
A bill was passed for the relief Of the Con
ference Of St. Mary, of tie Society Of St. Vim
cent of Paul, in the city of Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-03

The neurology of the past year Includes some
oames OF world wide fame, and many who we're
held 10 high repute 10 their respective spheres
of life. Among the former may be mentioned
Louis Adolrh Tbiers French statesman and
historian; John La,hrop Motley. American
historian Sir William Ferguson, Euglish sur
geon; Baron Nathaniel Mayer Rothschild.
banker; aod Brigham Young. Among other
persons of note may be meotioaed Vanderbilt,
Robert Dale Cisco, Samuel Warren, Senator
Morton. Senator Bogy; ADD of the dramatic
profession, Edwin Adams. Matilda Heron, Z.
A. Davenport, Geo. l.. Fox, Lucille Western
and Amy FaWcett.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-03
EeleSraphic Briefs.

A meeting of tho Lehiah Valley miners and
shippers will be held at Bethlehem, Pa. to.
morrow, Jan. 4.h, to decide whether to accept
or decline the proposition for combination
submitted at the meeting of coal operators in
Philadelphia, yesterday.
John A. Grow, Washington lawyer. has
been arrested in New York, charged with frauds
on the Treasury. Thomas G. Douglass, 3 clerk
in the Treasury, has also been arrested as an &C.
cessory to the same offence. Grow claims 10 be
the victim of conspiracy.
A special dispatch from Franklin, Pa, states
that Bailey's block, at that place, was burned
yesterday. The loss is estimated at $50. 600 F;
partial insurance.
James McMullen, of West Osgood Ontario,
killed his wife last night with club. McMul.
len is said to be partially ineane.
b. Hirsch & Co., whiskey dealers at Cincin.
natl, suspended yesterday. Liabilities unknown,
but supposed to be hesvy.
Hicko1 s. Spear, suspended bankers Of San
Francisco, have made an arrangement with
their creditors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-03
cd report.

The Washington correspondent of The Is lit
mere Suo says that the decrease Of the public
debt for The month oi Dscen Der is insignificant.
In fact, if it had not been fer what is resl'y an
upiustiable procedure upon the part of the
Secretary of the Treasury, there would have
been considerable increase 10 the debt for the
last month. To prevent this the Secretary has
refused to pay numb: + Of claims Of the Justice
of which there could be 90 doubt, and which
have passed through all the requisite forms
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-03

Gen. Banniog. chairman of tho House Mill.
iary Committee. is preparing = bill providing
foe reorganization Of the army. which viii
probably be reported to the Rouse shortly after
tho reoonveniog Of Congress. The details of
tho bill have not yet been agreed upon, but it is
pretty we'll understood that reduction of the
army from it's present status will be one OF the
principal features of the bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-03

VANDALISM AT THE CAPITOL. ~ esterday
morning when the rooms attached to The office
of the secretary of the Senate were opened an
unexpected scene of destruction was witnessed.
In the room occupied by tina enrolling and bill
clerks number of heavy chairs were found to
have been broken into small bits, which we're
scattered around the floor. A handsome bronze
clock had been pounded to fragments and 40
elegant mantel mirror. valued At several hundred
dollars smashed to pieces Yesterday several
of the Senate clerks were at the capitol, and the
last of them did not leave the room.where the
destruction occurred until two o'clock in the
afternoon, when everything was right As the
capitol is supposed to be guarded night and Day
by the large force OF polics specially paid for
DUTY there, it is somewhat Of mystery how
this piece of vandalism could have been perpe.
trsted. An investigation has been set on foot
to discover the guilty parties-Wah. Tor.
Balo. Sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-03
Com li.sioner Raum, OF the Internal Revc-

Com Aisioncr Raum, Of the Internal Revc-
nue., is 10 receipt Of detailed report Of the re-
sistenco to revenue officer, near Spartansburg,
S. c., 10 which an attempt is made to swell the
antics of militia com pany into the proportions
of a rebellion. The report shows that pcdler,
who had been trying to clrcumveot the officers
of the service, was arrested with some Of his
companions 10 crime, and that they were res
cued By a company Of couuty militia. While
militia, there il certainly meme for an x,gcrat
Cd report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-03

A QUEENS BURIAL.-At the burial the
other day of the Queen Dowsger Amelia Au-
guste Of Saxopy, the imperial Pricce Frederick
William, Of Germany, was the most c,nspicious
figure. lie seemed to tower above all his royal
companions in STATURE and surpassed all 10 dig
pity OF carriage and manly beauty. When the
funeral procession 10 church arrived at the
altar, the cof6o was carried down pto the royal
vault, which was buog with black velvet, 90
which sparkled the royal CROWD. The princes
alone witnessed the melancholy aud impressive
ceremony 10 the interior of the vault. The
bishop Knocked at the iDnermost door, where
upou deep. sepulchal voice answered. who
troubles the quIetncss of the dead ?" The
bishop: "a queen wishes TO en,er" The
voice: us she worthy Of this slcred abcda?"
The bishop haViog replied 10 the affirmative,
the door was opened BY unseen hands. The
ceremony reminds one of the trial of dead
Egyptian kiogs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-03

The Baltimore Bulletin says: "The iuaugu-
raj address of Governor f. W. nj. Holiday, ct
Virginia, rings Ike a trumpet. 1t is so frank,
so manly, so clear. So earnest, so convincing,
that it cannot fail 10 rally to the cause Of honor
and honesty every surviving element of the true
and indomitable Od Virginia spirit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-03

ARCHBISHOP BArLEY's SUccHssoR-A1ch.
bishop. Gibbons i'll reply to sn inquiry as to the
truth of cable dispatch from Rome, stating
that Cardinal Gaia; mi, Presiden! of the College
of Cardinals, has confded to Rev. Dr.. VCon
nell, of Richmond, tt 9 palium Of the archbis
op, the Arch bishop said that though he htd
Is ret received no cfficial infos m stion of the
fact, he had every reason to believe the leoort
correct and expects daily to receive intellig nee
that DR.. VConnell las made his departure from
Rome with the pallium.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-03

King Alfooso's c,ning marriage is just 20"
the one absorbing subject Of social and, per hays
political speculation in Spain. While q large
number of The politicians ate opposed to the 81
lance, the women are sll on The side OF the
young King. Madrid hsa voted large SUN Of
money to appropriately celebrate the event.
and, as a royal marriage daes not come cVtri
day or every year, IS preparing 10 make tbs
most nt Il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-03

MYSTERIES OF THE BRITISH MILK TRADE
Edwin Stone, carman, was charged recently
at the Bow Street Police Court, London, with
wifully putting eight quarts OF dirty water to
thirty gallons of milk, with intent 10 defraud
his master, Henry Hanson. The prisoner, who
had been for several years 10 the employ of the
prosecutor, who is a milk dealer. Was seen to 20
early one morning to trough in the yard, 10
which the cans were washed, and take eight
quarts of dirty water, which be mixed with
thirty gallons of milk. He was given into Gus
tody, and begged the prosecutor to overlook
the offense, on the ground that be had been for
many gears good servant. A sum of sl0 S..
Std. was found on him. The facts of the case
were not denied, but 10 the prisoner cross ex.
animation of the prosecutor. q some What slneu
lar phase of the milk dealing trade was ex-
posed. The prisoner asked whether or not Mr.
Hanson had been 10 the habit OF directing men
10 bis employ to add mixture TO the milk IN
order to increase it's bulk. Mr. Hauson-I never
told you to put 10 dirty water. Pflsoner--Have
you never told me to put in anything? MIR.
Hauson-No. Prisouer-Whst about the white
stuff in the cellar? Mr.. Hanson-l don't know
what you mean. Prisoner-Do you swear that
you havn't told The men to add G. quarts of
water to four quarts OF that stuff 10 the cellar
Mr.. Hanson-l won't swear ii. MIR. Hanson
explained that the stuff referred to was con-
densed milk, which occasionally WAS used when
they ran short in the regular supply. Prisoner
oh, yes; & quarts of water 10 four quarts of
milk; that is what We call The fake. The
evidence of Mr. Hanson was corrobcrated by
the detective ofi,er ADD By Mr.. Hanson fore
man, the latter. under cross examination, deny
ing all knowledge of the fake" Mr.. Flowers
said the prisoner cross examination had open
ed his eyes to several things. The charge be
bad made against his employer was serious
one. The prisoner said be could call witnesses
zbo would prove the truth of every assertion
be had made Mr. Flowers replied that be had
better call witnesses to prove his innocence Of
he charges made against himself, and adjourn.
ID the case for week refusing to allow bail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-03

Gov. Holidays inaugural address had the
effect of putting Virginia bonds in the markets
up about per ct. 1t the Legislature sustains
him they will 20 higher-much.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-03

This weeks number of Littell's Living Age
has been received from the publishers, Littell
6 Gay. Boston. The contents are very inter-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-03

Dispatches from Columbus Ohio state that
the strength Of Ewing and Pendleou, senate.
rial aspirapts, is SO evenly matched as to make
compromise candidate almost necessity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-03

The Washington Pos! heads its statement OF
the public debt, 'tbe public debt decreasing
and the country breaking"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-03

The Alexandra (Va.) Gazette is seventy.
nine years of age. We feel sorry for The edi.
tor. lie has doubtless forgotten the pleasant
sensations connected with tho starting OF a news
paper Washington Post.
Dim meminisse juvabit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-03

5 ia. t,irgs be blossoms. Autumo br1f'
the iruit-ud also serious co!ds, etc. IIf
which nothiog superior TO Dr.. Bulbs Coufin
Syrup has evtr been offered to the public. Il
always cures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-03
Effect On Finances.

in its financial article says: Money is in less
demand for any purpose and bills have been
very scarce. The e1treue uncertainty regard
ing the future course of political affairs causes
greater stsgnstion than over in all branches of
business. In the afternoon "wednesday surplus
balances could nc. be lent At any price at eli
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-03

The salvage on CleopstrA's needle has been
settled, and another attempt WI be made to tow
il 10 London.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-03

A Detroit widow who begged for money to
bury lwI Of her children who had died of the
Group, was followed TO her home, which vas
iound 10 be veiy comfortable, and her husband
and t~o children were as healthy and happy as
most people find themselves at this time of year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-03

SERESADE To Gov. KENPzR-Ths Valley
military, who won golden opinions in the city
from sll sorts OF people, last night on the eve Of
Kemper. The Stonewsll band, of Stanton,
and the Winch ester band furnished the music.
The Governor made his appear ace. and replied
in his usual f.licitous vein. It wss handsome
compliment from the people and soldiers of the
Valley to q chief Magistrate whose name will
always hine bright on the roll of Virginis's
governors Rich State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-03

TIE TOMB OF TIE AUTHOR OF THE "SrAR
SPAHsLRD BASE1R."-A Fredericksburg (Md.)
correspondent of tbs Cincinnati Commercial
writes of the tomb Ct Francis Colt Keys
Passing down broad avenue lesding around
the northern boundary of the cemetery, was
soon standing over the grave Of the immortal
bard. This is located on the slope of promin-
once on the west side of the enclosure overlook.
ing the city, and its neglected appearance was
in striking contrast to the handsome and we'll.
attended lots surrounding it on all sides. The
body of the patriotic poet rests beside that Of his
wife, Mary Taylor Key, and is directly in front
Of that Of Francis Scott Key. jr.; who died in
1856 The grave is sunken. and on the plain
tombstone n aeking The spot is inscribed Francis
Scott Key, born August 9, leo. died January
IL, ls4S' At the time of my visit there was
resting against tho hesdstone rusty wire harp.
which had been the framework Of q Fl oral tribute
that was placed there on the day of the decorat-
ing of the tombs of the Union dead. in May last.
The grave occupies position near the long line
of white stones that serve 10 mark the spot
where the Southern soldiers are buried who fell
in the eng agement on the mountains. which arc
n plain view Of the cemetery.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-01-18
saIDGE sgELBsNe.

The Willamette at Spores ferry, Lane
county, is to be spanned by a se,Oeo
bridge to be built by A. s. Miller &
Son. This viii be the fourth bridge
Lane county has had built IN the past
two years. We think our own county
Of Linn should be more enternrisiin.
and liberal in this matter of bridge
beiiding. Until the tarbid and treach-
erous Saatiarn rivers which course
through Linn county are properly
br;dsed our great resources cannot be
approximated. Span our streams with
good substantial bridges and grade and
improve oar highways, and Linn COIN
ty VIII Immediately exhibit forward
strides that viii astonish and delight
every citizen within its borders.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-01-18
sExAroaE PkNDL2s,N.

As We predicted last week Hon. Geo.
Il. Penlleson has been elected United
States Senator from Ohio, to succeed
Stanley Matthews. On the third ballot
he was declared the Democratic caucus
nominee, the vote standing Pendleton
81, Ewing 10, Morgan Ie, After the
rsslit was announced a general Demo
cratic love feast followed, IN which
speeches were made by Pendleton, Ew
ing. Morgan, Ward, Converse and 9th
Crs, sill expressing the utmost satisiac
ton with the.result.
This is marited reward to one 0.
0hio's ablest and truest citizens, an6
one Of which tho Democracy og the ma
ton may well rejoice. With Psndietor
the colleague of Thurman in the senat,
the Buckeye State unquestionably hai
the ablest representation IN TINT body
of any State in the Union.
Pendleton's election IS also a sisnifi
can't concession to the Greenb&ck ele
ment Of the Democratic party, anc
should be taken as an earnest Of goot
faith IN our party's professions on thai
subject.
Three cheers and tiger for Senator
Pendleton
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-01-18
AID DxERTfsnMBNTs.
sUMN0Na.

n ne Circuit coass ef tie Size 81 81 .asn
f0r sts e0pssg 81 Linn.
James y. Houston ssie AfIltan s .,s.. -.
IiaiIltIlis, ss. EiaarIek Ctin5sinaEasn. 4,ss
fendalIt. 1851 -
To Charles F Cunningham, the ii Owe
nanied defendant: -
In the name ef the State 81 Oregon ks,3
are neftby Summoned ard required to arz7
tslT and answer the Pl4sriiffst .soilif5i ff1,k
III the aiJDyc entitled suit fif,s on RI q =
the Cserk OF said Court on 1he first fla ! II
the next term of this s5lirf to +, Ifillt 3 =
the Court House IN Albany. Linn fsa1s 80
Oregon, OH tho second Monday. tie
day 0f March, A. d. 1873. and you are FssS-
tined that the feljef demanded iIi said 8 m
paint is .lie PARTITION of the following dese
scfibed real prope rty held by Paintifis nd
Defendant 1s fellanfs in cofnifIs.fs f5zifif :.
The north half Of the Donation aid Ci: i'm
Of Robert Kiouslcn and Mary Eas sion iIsS
wife, Notification No. t8g Claim -. 3e. n I'd
being parts Of sections 33 ard 81 in Town
ship y . 10, South Range No. IS est. nd
parts Of Sections Nos. 8, 4 aud 5, ia gss M
ship No II south Of kaHge No Hfssfs
said North half containing 3IS ac1es "a
That said parties shall own their kaf feai
property III seveiaity; that X to say, Jan rs
h. Houston five. fenflls thereof Hsili4u
Houston hree ientfis tiieressf, and the u.
fendant, Charles 4. Cunningham, tH0-
tent1s thereof ard if you fail 10 al7la a r
and answer said COMPLAINT as herein re-
quired, the Plaintiffs viii apply fofle G lsrt
for the relief demanded IN said complain. !.
This summons is published in the STA II
RIGHTS DEMO RAT newspalse ser for sfx wee
Boise, Judge Of said Court. which order is
dated January 2 1878
STEAHAN & BURNETT.
n23w6 Att'ys Ter PIaintifI3.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-01-18
BETTER PAY Up.

Some Of our delinquent Subscribers
have evidently taken up with Beeehers
blasphemous idea that there is no Hell,
bat We want them to understand that
they can't .'play rs that wayl They
may as well make up their mind that
there is most internally Aet place of
torment for such as they, ana that
nothing but paid up receipt from this
Office can save them froU-its Otherwise
inevitable consequences. And be as
sured that the place of punishment for
the delinquent subscriber is built on the
most improved modern plan, with all
the scientific appurtenances for the
most exeraciating torture. You fellows
better pay upt