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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-11-18
A Suicides Singular Letter.

"a Peter Cannon, who Buicided in New
York, has left a singular and rather read
able letter for public pers1al. He COM
mitted the deed in Central Park by open
ing blood vessel, after having failed to
kill himself by taking morphine, but did
rot die until after being conveyed to
the Roosevelt Hospital. After writing at
great length on intemperance, he pro
ceeds:
81 think my mind is well balanced,
and have no fear of death. What lit
tie fear did possess has been dissapated
by the facts of Spiritualism. The mere
act of dying is nothing to me, if there is
not physical pain, and 1 think know
something of the country to which am
going. know many coed men who
would leave the world to-day if it were
not for the fear of death and this same
fear is the worlds greatest benefactor,
for without it the world would loose
many good men long before nature
claimed them. Ialmost hear men say,
what fool to die How do you know,
YOU little atoms, groveling in the sand
for Jewels, cropping in the darkness for
the essence of light, searching IN the
haystack for selfishness and dissipation
for the needle happiness? Can the rich
man extract happiness enough for his
millions +? or does the thought that for
every dollar he possesses above his
actual needs some other human being
suffers, embitters his luxuries? Bah !!
this is making considerable of time
over the dropping of an atom into the
limitless ocean of eternity. I
select this place to die in, first, because
want to die among the trees secondly,
because [ don't wish to be disturbed,
but to die alone and last but not least,
J don't wish to put any of my friends to
the expense of funeral or the trouble
and bother of an inquest. I would like
lock of my mothers hair, in my pocket,
buried with my body, and the letter
mailed to the person addressed.
"There is something fascinating In
the idea of dashing headlong, ID full
vigor of youth and mental power, across
that gloomy, mysterious boundary
valley of the shadow of death, with the
charming uncertainty whether one shall
find a paradise, beautiful and happy be-
yond human conception, or desolate
bowling wilderness, OF nothing" In
conclusion he writes ".What beau
tiful evening Just the time to die. So
by your leave, gods, will make another
assault on the affections of that coy dam
sci, death-a thorough coquette, who
forces her fayors on those who do not
want them, but ever flies from the
ardent, earnest wooer. Eut l will court
you in SO bold fashion this time you
must yield. How one hates to infiict
physical pain on ones self 1t Gid not
bother me particle to inject and swaI-
low morphine, but do hate to slash
into my arteries. Well, by by old wo7id:
I believe I've had enough of you !"
IDA LEWIS has saved two members of
a brass band from drowning. Ida's
popularity is rapidly decreasing since
this rash act.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-11-18
A Bitter Bitten.

The following incident, says an En-
glish paper, took place in January.
1872. A poor man was stopped on
Peckham Common by five footpads, who,
having searched all his pockets to find
money, and getting none, set him at lib
erty. One of the villains, however. per.
ceivlng the man to wear a better coat
than he, persuaded the gang to follow
and strip him. On which they pursued:
but, hearing their discourse, he made
the best of his way from them, but was
oyertaken. and his coat changed for a
gibbet of rags. He was then set at lib
erty again, and got about 200 or 800
yards distance, when he heard them in
full pursuit of him again, and, consider
ing that he had nothing then to lose but
his life, he took to his heels and ran
with such speed that he got to neigh
boring house before his pursuers. and
the door being fortunately open, though
at late hour, he got In but Instantly
swooned away. In this condition he re-
manned for some time, but by proper as
sistance was recovered. And, having
told his disaster. his bargain was first
reviewed outside, which was a motley
figure, but in searching the pockets two
silk handkerchiefs were found. one of
which contained nine guineas, which.
being the nights booty of the footpads,
is supposed to have fastened their pur-
suit, and not a desire to murder the
man, which he, with great degree Of
reason, dreaded.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-11-18
NOrld.Famed Books.

England has given to the world four
books which are immortal. They have
travelled through the world, have been
read by millions, have been translated
in many different languages, and still
are marching down the years to enrich
and bless the generations. Their story
is of deepest interest, and around each
cluster fragrant and pleasant memories,
Bunyan the sturdy non-conformist.
sending from the walls of Bedford jail
his unique book. Baxter, warmly loved
and fercely hated, also imprisoned for
his religious views, giving us his Saints
Rest, which has blessed multitude of
waiting souls. De Foe. who for his
principles was now in the closet Of the
King, and then in the dreary dungeons
ofNewgate, whose Robinson Crusoe" has
stolen the hours Of sleep from millions !;
and Issac Watts, whose hymns will be
sung SO long as church walls and cathe-
dral towers stand. All have bold
upon the English-speaking race that can
never be broken.-S S. Brid0n1dT.
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NJ uue on, AooU p:
Totals .sss 900 900 ssg. 200, 600 SIS. .Ooo


After completing the above table and fortify-
ing the correctness of the total from every
available source. statistics were gathered for
the last half of the calendar year of 1880, in
order to show the product from Jan. 1, 1880, to
Dec 81, 1880. The result shows only com
paratively slight variation from the reported
yield for the fiscal year. and is given as con-
frmatory evidence of the accuracy of the table
presented above. The purchases of silver for
coinage purposes in 1880 were 24,659, 800
ounces, valued at $28, 1854, 800. 1t is estimated
that 50, 900, 900 of this was foreign production
This would leave $26, 700, 900 for domestic pro-
duction. The amount of silver exported in
1880 was $7,750, 900, and the amount consumed
IN the arts was $4,O00,000. This gives total
product of silver for the calendar year of $685.
100000, against $S9, 2OO,0 900 for the fiscal year.
Following is statement of the bullion pro-
duction of the Pacific coast States and Terri
tories, for the fiscal year ending June 80, 1881,
according to returns made by owners of mines
to the Superintendent of the United States
Mint at San Francisco Gal.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-11-18
POLITICAL POINTS.

1t is said that the Riddleberger bill is
to be rushed through the Virginia Legislature,
scaling the principal of the State debt from
ssO 100000 to s2O,OOO,OOO, and reducing the
interest from per cent to 8.
The Apportionment act passed by the
Legislature Of Minnesota provides for five
Congressman, and puts Minneapolis and st.
Paul in the same district.
Secretary Folger assumed charge of
theTreasnry Department on the l4th inst The
President accepted the resignation of Attorney
General MacVeagh. tits reprrted that George
Q. Gorham will be rendered the Assistant Secre
taryship OF the Treasury, and that. Senator Ma.
hone will be offered a seat in the Cabinet.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-11-18

abolition of the tax on medicines and bank
checks, with other reductions amounting to
81, 000 900 per annum.
In the star-route cases, in the Dis
trict Supreme Court, Judge Cox quashed the
information filed against Brady, French, Tur
ner and Brown, charged with frauds against
the Government, and ordered that they be sci
free. After the Judges decision had been ren
dered, Mr.. William Cook, of special counsel fol
the Government, made long speech excul
patory of himself, his brother counsel and At
torney General Macveagh Cook now pro
poses to bring the cases before the Grand JURY
at an early date.
The various departments at Washing
ton have completed the estimates for the tiex
fiscal year. Nearly every department will ash
for an increase over the amount voted last
year. The Secretary of War will ask fol
$4,000, 900 on account of the increase in the
price Of supplies. The Interior Department
will ask for BOO 900, 900 for pensions, of which
$65, 100000 are for "accrued" pensions and
the Navy Department will ask for $91 100000
AOA AOh pHAPS' LILO OolOlHCo department IL
nearly self-sustaining, and no demands will be
made on Congress for any large appropriation
Co. Cook, of the prosecuting counsel
in the star-route cases, says that the recent de-
feat does not mean that the star-route cases
will be abandoned. On the contrary, he saw
the prosecution viii be vigorously and jealousy
pushed. The cases will be brought up in the
Police Court in few weeks, when it is expected
that the ringsters will be held to the next Grand
Jury. Col. Cook and his associates have nc
faith in the present Grand Jury.
The Commissioner of Pensions takes
very liberal view of the necessities of the
pension service. He says he will ask Congress
for $50. 00O,00 to cover deficiency in the dis
lursements of the present fiscal year, while
100000, 900 is the lowest estimate for the next
fiscal year. In addition to that, he says that it
would be better if Congress would make an ap-
preparation of $780, 900 and increase the
clerical force 50 that the arrears of pensions
can be speedily settled. AS, after they were
once settled, the annual appropriation would
be reduced to s40,OOO,OOO
The President has given Frank Hat.
toms postofice at Burlington, Iowa, to John
L. Waite. 0. A. Hadley Postmaster at Little
Rock, has been suspended for dishonesty, and
Inspector Cameron is in charge of the Office.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-11-18
skiing Henry YIII.n Palace.

When any of your readers visit Lon
don, want them to go to No. IL Fleet
street, where they can for sixpence pay
their respects to King Henry Will; sit
in one of Cardinal Wolsey's chairs !;
see their face in Anne Boleyn's looking
glass, and, if it is winter, warm their
toes at the same fireplace where that
virtuous old tyrant did his. This mag
n1fcent saloon, restored and redeco-
rated, is now presented to the spectator
in precisely the condition in which it
existed in the sixteenth century.
The gorgeous and elaborate enrich
ments Of the beautiful ceiling, with the
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-11-18

sognac and Adrien M0ntebello lasted twenty
five minutes. The latter, the challenger, was
wounded in the right arm.
Diphtheria, scarlet fever and small
pox are creating great havoc in Central and
Southern Russia, cutting off thousands. The
ravages of the diseases are greater than any
hitherto known;
The experience of land agents is that
the tenants of farms in the northern counties
of Ireland are, as rule, paying their rents,
while those in southern or central counties are
more or less imbued with the "no-rent"
doctrine. Gen. Meares, Deputy of West
Meath, was fired at from behiiid hedge by
two miscfeants. They missed their aim.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-11-18
WESTINGHOUSE FUNERAL.
Ceremonies az the ObsequIes Of the
Nations First President.

ITrom the Ulster County IN. ~ Gazette, jan .,
1901
GEORGE TowN, Dec. 20.
On Wednesday last the mortal part of
Washington the Great, the father of his
country and the friend of man, was con-
signed to tie tomb with solemn honofs
and funeral pomp.
A multitude of persons assembled
from miles around at Mount Vernon, the
choice abode and last residence of tho
illustrious chief. There were the groves
the spacious avenues, the beautiful
and sublime scenes, the noble mansion
but. alas the august inhabitant was
now no more. His mortal part
was there. indeed; but alb how
affecting how awful the spectacle OF
such worth and greatness, thus, to
mortal eyes, fallenl Yesl fallen
fallenl
In the long and lofty portico, where
oft the hero walked in all his glory, now
lay the shrouded corpse. The cCunte-
nance, now composed and serene,
seemed to express the dignity OF the
spirit which lately dwelt in that lifeless
form. Then those who paid the last
sad honors to the benefactor of his
country took an impressive, a farewell
view.
On the ornament at the head of the
coffin was inscribed "Surge sd judi
cium," about the middle of the c,sffin,
"Gloria Deo," and on the silver plate
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-11-18
RAILWAY SfAftsTICs.
From the Chicago Evening Journal

There are now sixteen railroad compa.
MES In the United States, each of which
controls and operates more than 1000
miles of road. The Chicago, Milwaukee
and st; Paul, which has 1897 miles, is
the longest Of all; although It's debt il
comparatively small. The Union Pacific
has debt three times as large as the ST.
Paul, with track half as long, but re-
ports earnings nearly five times as large.
The New York Central is the most prof.
liable road in the country per mile. The
following table will be Of interest to tbs
general reader:
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-11-18
NUMBER "a.

old insignia Of royalty, and the carved
oak paneiing ON the wells, combine to
fofm d series of embellishments as fresh
and salient as during the period of its
ancient grandeur. It Is now BARRIERS
shop. and John Carter is proprietor i
London letter
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-11-18
WASHINGTON NOTES.

Commissioner Raum will order an ex
animation into the materials used in the man
ufacture Of beer in all parts of the United
States.
1t is predicted that in his forthcoming
Message the President will recommend the
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-11-18
GOLD AND SILVER.
Product Of the Mines Of the United
SfafeS:

Statess
About two years ago Congress voted an ap-
preparation of $4,000 for the collection of
statistics touching tine production of the
precious metals in the United States. The
work was assigned to the San Francisco Mint
Bureau.
The work of the compilers was completed
about the LIST of January. The report makes
large volume of 1856 pages, covering the bullion
production in all the States yielding precious
metals.
Following is statement Of the product of
gold and silver in the United States for the
fiscal wear ending June 40 1870.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-11-18

THE only way to enjoy even SEM
blance of happiness in this world seems
to be to do as near right as possible and
leave the result to God.
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Between 3 and 4 o'clock the sonnd Of
artillery from vessel in the river firing
minute guns awoke afresh our solemu
sorrow-the corpse was moved-a band
of music with mournful melody melting
the soul into all the tenderness OF woe.
The procession moved in the follow
ing order:
Cavalry snd infantry guard, with arms reversed
Music .5.
Clergy.
The c,eneral,s horse with his saddle, holsters and
pistols.
10, a;nma ................ Col. Gilpn
Col Ramsey. CORPSE. Col. Marstelu
Gel. Payne. :............,.: Vol bl'se-
Mourners.
Masonic brethren.
Citizens.
When the procession had arrived at
the bottom of the elevated lawn on the
banks of the Potomac, where the family
vault is placed, the cavalry halted, the
infantry marched toward the mound and
formed their lines, the clergy, the Ma
sonic brothers and the citizens descend
ed to the vault, and the fnneral services
OF the church were performed. The fir
ing was repeated from the vessel In the
river, and the sounds echoed from the
woods and fields around.
Three general discharges by the in
fantry, the cavalry and eleven pieces of
artillery, which lined the banks of the
Potomac back of the vault, paid the last
tribute to the Commander-in-C Chief of
the armies of the United States and to
the departed hero.
Tie sun was now setting. Alas The
son of glory WAS set forever. But no
The name Of Washington, the American
General and President, shalt triumph
over death The unclouded brightness
of his glory will ilIumine the future
ages
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-11-18

The fortunate circumstances of our
life are generally fourd at last to be of
our own producing.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-11-18

There were few incidents Of Importance in
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-11-18
GENERAL
GENERAL
GEORGE WASHINGTON.

Departed this Life on the 14th December,
1899, Act. So.
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IDA LEWIS has saved two members of
brass band from drowning. Ida's
popularity is rapidly decreasing since
this rash act.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-02-15
SRe $Ioon'hrID Sin'rs.
HOUSE, FARM AND GARDEN.
Uses Of Charcoal.

Who knows the use of charcoalp l
have no doubt that many of you know
it Is very handy to use in kindling
coal fire, but do you know its other
usesY Are you aware that little Of 1t
pulverlzed and mixed into poultice of
any sort will ef1ectually prevent the
growth of proud flesh in wound, allay
the irritation and itching that often ac-
companies the healing, reduce the in
fiammation and greatly assist in the
healing
Do you know that IL pulverized and
mixed with the white of an egg, or even
mixed in water and drank, little Of it
will quickly relieve sour stomach or dys-
pepsia, and usually check light attack
of diarrhma
1t will do all this for man or beast.
Do you know that lump of charcoal
put in the pot when you are boiling cab
bage, onions or strongly favored meat
will prevent the scent itself from pene-
trating the whole house ? A lady of
my acquaintance was lamenting that
she could not indulge in her favorite
vegetable as often as she would like be-
cause she did not like to have her whole
house favored with it for week after
ward. L told her of this, and now she
feasts as often as she likes without In
commoding the other inmates of the
house.
Do you know that you may keep
fowl or a piece of fresh meat sweet al
most as long as you please by putting a
lump of charcoal inside it WRAP it up in
cloth if you wish), and then wrapping
it in cloth and putting it upon pan of
charcoal?
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-02-15
ACADEMY.

The next regular session Of this Institution be-
gins hONDA Y, September 6th 1880.
Full preparation. Classical or otherwise Is Civ
en- fol any COlleRe-Male or Female-either for
Freshman or Sophomore year.
A thorough course is provided for teachers and
the option Is given for selecting one two of the
higher studies
Music, Drawing and Painting.
Philosophical and chemical apparatus for the
study Of the Natural Sciences. Literary Society
Library.
Students are at all times under the supervision
OF the Principal, and their progress and Conduct
noted on their weekly reports.
m Boarding, II paid in advance, $3.50 per
week. otherwise S2.7a Tuition from SO cents to
81 90 per week in advance.
For further information address
j. r. FLICKINGER. A. b.. Principal
or VIM GRIER. Proprietor
New Bloomfield. Perry Co., Pa.
I August IL, $780,
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-02-15
KENDALL'S SPAWN CURE.

EaW>, II is sure to cure Spavins, splints
Curb, &c. 1t removes all unnatural
2N&1f enlargements. Does not blister Has
kK " no equal for any lameness on beast or
AWS& man. IL has cured hip-ioint lame
" ness in person who had suffered Is
Vyears. Alsocnred rheumatism, ,coTns
frost bites, or any bruises, cut or lameDess IL
has no equal for blenllsh on horses Send for H.
Illustrated circular giving positive proof Price
one dollar. All Druggists ave 10 or can get for
YOU. DR.. b. j. Kendall & Co., Pros Enosbureh
Falls, Vermont
HARRIS & EWING. Agents,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-02-15
Salt for Poultry.


Hens often have habit of biting and
pulling their feathers and greedily eat
ing them until their bodies are BARE
This practice, it is believed, is occasion
ed by want of salt, as when salted food
is given them they make no attempt to
continue the habit. Salt pork chopped
fine and fed,twice week has been adopt
ed with success, while others put tea
spoonful ofsalt with two quarts of meal
shorts moistened, well mixed, and fed
twice week. Fowls, like human be-
ings, to be healthy must have certain
allowance of salt.
So long as the American people prize
sugar sweet cakes, and the N. Y. hotels
consume 100000 chickens and poul-
try and 5,5OO,O0O of eggs every week the
poultry business in this country will re-
main good one. Give your fowls warm
clean houses and dry, grassy runs, If
you would have them clear of roup and
canker. And feed them regularly with
good nourishing food if you would have
them free from disease, lay more eggs,
and be more profitable every way.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-02-15
Perseverance Will Tell!

Stoughton, Mass, March 10th, 1880
b. j. Kendall Co., Gents:-In justice to you
and myself l think ought to let you know that |
have removed TWO BONE SPAVINS with Ken.
dall'S SPAWN Cure" one very large one; don't
know how long the SPAWN had been there. l
have owned the horse eight months 1t took me
four months to take the large one off, and two
months for the small one. have used 10 bottles
The horse is entirely well, not at all stiff and no
medicine. 1t Is "a new thing here, but II 1t does
for all what it has done for me It's sale will be very
great. Respectfully yours,
Is sure in effects, mild in its action as 1t does
not blister, and yet Is penetrating and powerful to
reach any deep seated pain or to remove any
bony growth or any other enlargement, II used
for several days. such as spavns, spnts. curbs
callOus, sprains, SwellingS, any lameness and all
enlargements Of the joints or limbs, or rheuma-
tism In man and for any purpose for which lin
iment for man or beast. 1t is now known to be
the best liniment for man ever used, acting mild
and yet certain In its effects 1t is used full
strength with perfect safety at all seasons of the
year.
Send address for Illustrated Circular, which we
think gives positive proof of Its virtues No
remedy has ever met with such unqualified snc-
cess, to our knowledge for beast as we'll as map
Price 81. per bottle, or Six bottles for S5 All Drug
gsts have It or can get 1t for you or II will be sent
to any address on receipt OF price by the propri-
etors DIR. b. j. KENDALL& Il CO.,
En0sburg Falls, Vermont.
"Kendall's SPAWN Cure" is now sold by all the
leading wholesale druggists and q large number
Of prominent retail druggists.
AS- +. MORTIMER, New Bloomfield, agent for
Perry Co., Pa.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-02-15

JSalt cod fish to be used to advantage
must be soaked the afternoon previous
to using, the water changed before bed
time, and again early in morning.
Once more change the water after break
fast, put it on the back of the range or
stove and never allow it to boil, scarcely
simmer until you find it soft enough
to pick apart very fine with fork. 1t
must not be chopped, but carefully
picked it takes more time, but is the
only right way. For Goldfish cakes have
the potatoes nicely mashed with milk
and little butter, proportion of one
cup Of fish to three of potatoes, little
pepper, red or black. Dip in egg or not,
as you prefer, before frying brown. To
be made into cakes not too thick.