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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1882-07-07
How He Saved Himself.

Some philosopher has observed that,
while presence of mind In time of peril
may be very good thing, absence of
body is a great deal better; nevertheless.
one should cultivate alertness and cool.
ness in time of danger. Acertain young
man IN neighboring town possesses the
qualities in marked degree, as was
shown In recent adventure that befelI
HIM. He was returning home late at
night when he was unfortunate enough
to excite the suspicion of a ferocious
bulldog which was watching In yard
that he passed. With hoarse growl Of
rage the dreadful animal leaped over the
fence and rushed upon the luckless
young man, who, for his own part, be-
gan running away as rapidly as possible.
The brute, with wide-opened jaws (or it
may be that bulldogs keep their mouths
smut when about to attack an enemy, In
which case this one locked his teeth to-
gether with grim determination, was
more than match for his victim, who
soon felt that the distance between them
was growing sma Ter, but he was quite
unarmed, and knew that his only safety
lay in outstripping his pursuer. Sud-
denly, however, a thought struck him;
he sat down in the road and pulled off
one of the pair of toothpick shoes OF the
period which he fortunately wore, and
when the ravenous beast, breathing fury,
sprang upon him, by a well-directed
blow he stabbed him to the heart-
Boston Journal.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1882-07-07
HOUSEKEEPERS' HELPS.

To PRESERVE mucilage of either gum
arabic or tragacanth, add a few drops Of
oil Of cloves or alcohol.
WEAK pearlash water is said to be
good to remove stains caused by acids
on scarlet wooden goods.
To PERFUME clothes, take cloves, cedar
and rhubarb, each one ounce; pull
yerize and sprinkle it in the closet or
drawer. It will also prevents moths.
NEVER hem braize or tissue veil
with sewing silk !; take some of the raw
elings of the material, thread coarse
needle with it and hem the veil. The
stitches will not show at all if small ones
are taken.
RENovAT1Na Soar. Volatile soap for
removing paint, grease spots, ETC.: Four
table spoonfuls of spirits of hartshorn,
four table-spoonfuls'o of alcohol and one
of salt. Shake the whole together In
a bottle and apply with sponge or
brush.
COLOGNE WATER. Take pint of al
cohol and put in thirty drops of oil of
lemon, thirty drops bergamot and half a
gill of water. If musk or lavender is
desired, add the same quantity of each.
The oils should be put in the alcohol and
shaken well before the water is added.
Bottle it for use.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1882-07-07
Addenda.

It viii be remembered that it was stated that
the assassin, on the day before his execution,
wept over a bouquet Of roses brought by his
sister, and on Friday he sent a guard to the
door for flowers. 1t is now charged that the
white roses in the center had been saturated
with poison to a degree that would have given
Gulteau immunity from the galloWs had he
known it, or dared to eat them.
The assassin was hanged in effigy at hundreds
of places throughout the country at about the
same time the real strangling was going on in
Washington. @
John W. Guiteau is more firmly convinced
than ever of his brothers insanity.
The hangman did most artistic lob, and
the execution, so far as the mechanical part of
it was concerned, was faultless. Death was al
most instantaneous, there being no struggle.
Two hundred people witnessed the af-
fair The jail officers secreted the gallows
rope as soon as the moose was removed from
the assassin's neck.
Twenty-Five physicians, including the Sur
geon General of the army, were present at the
autopsy.
Very soon after the hanging DR.. Hicks and
John W. Guteau made thorough examination
of the cells occupied by Guiteau. DR.. Hicks
took possession of the books and other effects
OF the deceased. A great many of those at the
jail visited the cells to see the place where Gui-
teau passed his last hours. There was dispo-
sltlon on the part of some present to get me-
mentoes of the occasion at any cost,
The news of the execution was received with
expressions of satisfaction throughout the coun-
try, and there was almost universal feeling OF
relief that the curtain had gone down upon the
lastact and scene In this great national tragedy.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1882-07-07
Cured of Stammerinp

Miss Fox tells an amusing anecdote in
her journal, one which illustrates the
value of certificates of cure:
Mr.. Gregory told us that going the
other day by steamer from Liqerpool to
London he sat by an old gentleman who
would not talk, but only answered his
inquiries by mods OF, shakes of the head.
When they went down to dinner, he
determined to make him speak if posi-
BILE, SO he proceeded
" You're going to London suppose ?"
& nod.
" [ shall be happy to meet you there
where are your quarters %
There was no repelling this, so his
friend, with the energy of despair, broke
out
"LI-I-I-Fm going to D-D-D-Doctor
Br-Br-B r-Brewster to be c-c-c-cured of
this sl-sl-slight impeachment in nv
sp-sp-sp-speech. -
At this instant little white face.
which had not appeared before, popped
out from one of the berths and struck
in, "Th-th-th that's the m-m-m-man
wh-wh-who c-c-c-c-cured me |"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1882-07-07
Queer Story of Anna Dickinson.

Whenever Anna Dickinson wishes to
express an opinion upon any subject,
either privately or in public, she makes
herself practically the master, as far as
possible, of experimentsand experiences,
giving her nearly absolute knowledge in
the matter.
Some years ago she was interested in
the subject of intemperance. First, she
read up the subject thoroughly from a
scientific, ethical and social standpoint.
Then she secured male attire and passed
days and nights, not only in the fash
ionable resorts of vice and incompetence,
but in and about the lowest dens and
dives of New York and Philadelphia.
Not satisfied with seeing all that could
be seen of drunkenness and its results,
she concluded to go to work systematic
ally and get drunk herself.
At this time she was boarding at the
Continental, in the latter city. She got
one or two confidential friends in her
room, arranged to have physician with
in call, and then, ordering liquors, set
about getting chock full in most
methodical fashion.
First, she drank freely of the lighter
wines. These had no effect upon her,
when she resorted to stronger liquors.
She drank on until she had taken about
everything from claret to straight "old
Crow" and enough altogether to have
sent dozen registering Scotchmen I'M
der the table. Still she was not drunk.
All OF sudden, however, Miss Anna
jumped up four feet in the air, clasped
her head in her hands wildly, and gave
very womanly sort of shrek.
The doctor was Immediately called,
and declared that one glass more of
liquor would have surely had fatal
effect. She was promptly pumped out,
and the result was several weeks serious
illness. But, mind you, she did not get
drunk !-ChicGgo Cor. Louisville Cou-
Tier- Journal.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1882-07-07

The last night of the prisoners life was not
marked by many features Of special interest.
During the first half of the night, or until
O'Clock Friday morning, Guiteau was greatly
disturbed by the insane cries of colored
crank who had been convicted of larceny, and
by mistake had been sentenced to the jail in
stead Of the asylum. Her demoniacal yels
rang through the jail, serving to keep Guiteau
awake nearly the entire night. He
was very restless and slept but
little. Rev. Dr. Hicks, his spiritual
adviser, was with him from II o'clock to mid
night. At that time he reported that the pris-
oner had had no sleep, ard that he was peeV-
ish and fretful. At about 4 o'clock in the
morning the crazy woman subsidized through
sheer exhaustion. Guiteau was then able to
sleep little. DIR. Hicks paid visit to the cell,
but found that the prisoner had fallen asleep,
and he was not disturbed Guiteau kept the
cell darkened 80 as to keep the flies from botI.-
ering him. Shortly after he awoke and was
visited by Deputy Warden Ross and Dr.
McWilliams. They found that his short nap
had made him better-natured and more tract
able. He babe DIR. McWilliams good-by, aud
thanked him for all his kindness, and after they
left he again dropped asleep, and did not awake
until about o'clock, when he began to get
hungry and called for his breakfast. He or
dered the various dishes of which he is 30 fond
an omelette, slices of toast, beefsteak fried
potatoes and coffee. He also gave directions
that his dinner should be ready for him
promptly at IL O'Clock, evidently determined
not to be started on his long journey an an
empty stomach.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1882-07-07

LIZ your have any old plaster of Paris
figures, such as shepherds, "shep-
herdesses, etc., that are still whole and
unDroken but too much soiled to look
well. bronze them with the article gen
orally used for bronzing children shoes.
etc., and they will appear to advantage
once more.
AN elegant and somewhat extensive
panel, to be used as an ornament for the
wall, is made of breadth of bronze
SATIN with design painted on If in
water colors. The top and bottom are
finished with broad bands of plush or
velvet of darker shade than the satin.
Vines or scrolls are embroidered on the
bands.
A FANCYsof the hour in the way of wall
decoration is this: Cut pasteboard
foundation the size of teaplate. Cover
it with cardinal or scarlet satin. Around
the edge fasten the tips of peacock's
feathers; catch them with strong thread
to the under side. On this mat or plaque
paint or put on In applique work gro
tesque figure. These are to be hung on
the wall or may be used as mats.
A GOOD way to save washing, and at
the same time to make a pretty covering
for bed is to cover your turkey-red or
pink comforts with Nottingham lace.
Very pretty patterns, either striped or
with small figure, can be bought for
II cents yard. You have no idea how
it will keep dust from the quilt and OBJ
viate the necessity of a white spread.
For children's beds this is highly rec
commended.
A CONVENIENT article to have in the
closet is bag to keep soiled clothes in.
1t takes less room than basket, which
is point to be considered, and then it
need not be SO unsightly either. Take
one breadth of calico yard and half
long, lay it smoothly on table and on
it place piece of white cotton cloth the
same width and length on this lay an
other breadth of calico; haste these to-
gether at the edge and then bind it all
around with braid shir the top, and in
1t put piece of wood or very stiff
wire; flat stick is better, however,
piece of curtain stick, for instance-co it
will bear the weight of the clothing.
Then on each side, in the calico, cut q
long slit through which the soiled gar
ments are to be put; bind the edges of
these with braid. A bag made of drab
calico bound with red braid looks well.
Fasten loops of braid to the top to hang
it up by.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1882-07-07

Guiteau. which it was known resulted from 8
fall he suffered in youth. At least, this passed
by way OF comment among the doctors when
making the examination.
The brain, after being removed, was closely
observed and examined, as far as could be
done with the naked eye and, having been
weighed, was placed in square tin box upon q
bed of soft curled hsir. DR.. Godding and DR..
Lamb were chosen by the physicians present to
take the brain to the Medical Museum and have
it photographed The doctors remarked that
the skull was rather more than usually thick.
Otherwise there was nothing unusual in any
part of the head. s
The autopsy revealed the fact that the
stories to the effect that the culprit had eaten
heartily the last few hours preceding the exc
cution we're pure inventions. The stomach and
intestines were almost empty, showing that
be had partaken of no food for at least twenty
four hours.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1882-07-07
A Hardshell Parable.

Thele are other kinds of liquors than
those drank at bars, as en old Hardshell
minister once alluded to in this manner:
There's the ikker of MALLS that many
of you drinks to the drugs, but you're
sure to sweeten it with the sugar OF self
justification There's the likker of
avris that some keeps behind the curtain
for constant use, but they always has it
well mixed with the sweeten' w pru
dence and ekonimy. There's the likker
of self-luv that sum men drink bv the
gallon, but they always puts in lots of
the shugar Of take-keesr- of-number one
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1882-07-07
A Burlesauer,s Beginning.

A young man who wants to become
comedian of the burlesque order asks
how is the best way to commence. Oh,
we don't know. They commence in diff
ferent ways. Some carry chairs at first,
and pull up the carpet, and stand around
holding wooden spears. But the surest
way is TO appear as heller. Don't mis-
understand US. A young man who ap-
peared here last year as the hind legs of
a stage heifer IN a burlesque opera is
now the leading comedian of the troupe.
We do not know how his experience as
the hind legs of heifer helped him,
but he has got there, and gets a salary.
--PecEs San,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1882-07-07

trouble herself further about the case, as the
President had decided not to interfere with the
execution of the sentence, she was very much
overcome with grief, and burst into tears and
had to be led out of the building. She sadly
bemoaned her unhappy lot, and said it was
shame for the country to allow poor Brother
Guiteau" to be hanged
The culprit's appetite was good, and he ate
three hearty meals day up to the last day.
Thursday evening he partook Of sHppex
of broiled steak, toast potatoes and
raspberries, after which he had his face shaved.
Laying down, he slept about fifteen minutes
when he ewoke and requested DR.. McWilliams
to see that the "machine'' was in work.
ing ORDER SO that that he might ego OF /"
promptly. Rev. DR.. Hicks and John W.
Gulteau called. He refused to see
the brother. When DR.. Hicks
announced his failure to see the President
Guiteau replied "That is all right; that set
ties it. want yon to examine the scaffold and
see that it is all right, SO that there may be no
bunglng. | want to be hung at II o'clock
sharp"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1882-07-07

The New York Times funny man
thinks that flies now subsist on sugar
and baldheaded men, which, with 2 nS-
tie patience, we might induce TO I'VE e1-
clusively on caterpillars and English
sparrows.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1882-07-07

An LASTLY there's the ikker Nv extor-
shun, which man sweetin according to
circumstances. y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-27

SOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE LADIES' ASrI-POLY
GAMY SOCIETY OF SALT LAKE CITY

RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE LADIES' ANTI-POLY-
GAMY SOCIETY OF SALT LAKE CITY.
SALT LACE CITY, UTAH. February 27.-At meet
Ing OF the Ladies' Anti-Poygamy Society here last
night the following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas the petitions OF the MOrmOnS praying to
be let alone commit every Mormon to the endorse
ment OF pOlygamy in deti.ince OF the law. and the
frantic eXertiOnS OF the leaders reveal their mortal
terror at the prospect OF losing political power;
and whereas under their control Utah has been
made the mere dependency OF a hostile creed, the
rights OF real citizens denied, the ballot prOSti-
tuted, women dishonored and every sacred ele-
ment OF home destroyed, the forbearance OF the
government derlded as Il weakness and its failure
to assert itself claimed as divine nterpOSiton In
favor of the Mormon kingdom; ReSOlrpd, That this
society, speaking in the name OF outraged woman
hood and for 10000 real citizens OF this territory,
beSeech Congress TO rely no longer on halt meas
ureS, but at once to take from the MOrm0nS all
political privileges until they accept sovereign
the laws OF the United states. That we fear that
Mr.. E1mundS' bill Will be found fatally defective,
like the present anti-p0lygamy law, because,
while 1t diSfranchSeS polygamiStS, 1t provides no
machinery whatever for enforcing said disfran-
sterling citizens OF this territory, given full legs
lative powers and working under the supervision
or Congress, Is the only real, prompt and
merciful remedy for Utah's wrongs. The meeting
WAS really mass meeting and was very enthuSi-
astlc. The preaching at the tabernacle yesterday
was very beligerent and defiant. 1t was said that
the MOrmOnS were extern ling into other terrific
tories; that no power on earth or hell could stop
them; that the GentileS might take away their
votes and be damned, and that they would be
damned anyhow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-27
Guiteau and ScOyiIIe.
THE ASSASSIN AND HIS EooK-His COUNSEL TO FIIr
HIS ELL EXCEPTIONS THURSDAY.

The ASSASSIN AND HIS EOoK-HiS COUNSEL TO FIIF
HIS BILL OF EXCEPTIONS THURSDAY.
Guteau had rather a busy day Saturday. Be-
sides a delegation OF the Ohio legislature end the
members OF the Mason COu;t-martial lin session at
the Washington barracks there were many other
callers To some members of the court-:narti,l
he gave his account OF Sergeant Mason'S shooting
ut him on september 18th ia-J. and endeayored to
impress upon them that he was at the window at
the tine.
Gatelu seems determined TO publish another
edition of his book. 1.-The Truth" and says that he
Will have il out within two weeks The title-page
will be-
ssTHE TRUTH:
ga COmpanipn t. tie Bible,
"By Charles tiuitGauL
Whigh Is aided an APPENDIX containing
SYNOPSIS SYM o. my trial for removing James A Gar
published and for sale only by the author.
"Washfngton, ID. c.
"IG<2"
He has in his cell q COZ, OF the Bible bought hy
him. and on the fiy-l"af EGS written his and
a date. with the motto. "iiye right and DO good
MR.. sCovIILE AND HIS BILL OF EXCEPTIONS.
Mr.. George Scovilie, counsel for Guteau, was
Interview: In New YORK Saturday. He said he
expected to file his bii OF exceptions ia this city
next Thursday.
DO you expect to remain in the city for any
length of tiin":" the reporter asked.
81 -. inte, llng to iii here until after the
meeting o: the S.@dico-Legal Society, on Wednes-
day evening next
viii there be anything OF more than usual in
tereSt 1T til Il mpeting?"
We'll suppose there Will. But hardly feel at
liberty TO say what the nature of the meeting viii
BE-. for I'm not sure whether it is confidential or
not
AT the Office OF Clark Bell, the president OF the
Neilco- Legal Society. it was ascertaned that pa
per entitled ''Reasoning Mania, having especial
reference to the case Of Charles j. Guiteau," would
he read by Prof. William A. Hammond, AMI woul ID
b. discussed by Dr. Fordyce Barker, Judge Pratt,
David Dudlcs Field, George Il. Yeaman, Charles
F. Crosby. Prof j. ". Wright, Prof. Louis A.
ID. I.
poets TO come to Washington Thursday and remain
two or three DAYS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-27
Asst gn Inent by Prominent Memphis
Firm.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, February 27.-This morning,
half an hour after midnight, the wholesale dry
goods house OF Menken Bros made an assign
ment. Their liabilities estimated at about half
million, but 1t is impossible owing to the late
assets are said to be nOmiDally about the same
figures The members OF the firm say that the as
Signment was made necessary on account OF the
strtngency of the money market in New York,
where the firm had branch Office at lis Worth
street. They have been in business here for 20
years. and the house was one OF The leading dry
goods houses OF Memphis. The firm IS composed
OF j. A. Menken, jas. Menken, WIN. Horgen, G.
Z. Tate. and J. s. Andrews. The assignment was
kept profound secret, and when 1t becomes
known cannot out create great sensation here,
well as east, where the principal creditors reside
tons OF Memphis Ben Eisemen and r. j. Black
are named as as SigneeS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-27
Washington News and Gossip.
THE ENTERPRISE arrived at Port Royal yester:
day Oh her way to the West Indies.


AROUND TIE WoKLD.-The reports Of Cornmo lore
Shufeldt, who made cruise around the world in
the TicCnder0ga, occupying about two years, have
been recommended to Congress by the Secretary
OF the Navy To be printed in pamphlet form, as
containing valuable information and OF general
interest 10 the public, and especially those
engaged in commercial pursuits and manutac-
lures.
On FCRLOUGH FOR A YEAR.-The Secretary OF
the Navy will issue general order placing Lieut..
Commander Geo. X. Durand and passed Assistant
En- -ineer Nicholas II. L3lnin on Through for a
year, according 10 the result OF the general court
martial.
BILLS WHICH HAVE BECOME LAwS.-The PreSi-
dent has approved the following bills: An act
making an appropriation for the base and pedes-
tai OF monument to the late Rear Admiral Sam
Uel Francis DUPONT, L. S. NJ: an act u enable The
Postmaster General to delegate authority to sign
warrants; an act making an apportOnnent OF
representatives. in Congress among the several
states under the tenth census; an act in reference
to the trustees Of the Lincoln Monument ASSOcia-
ton, and IN act authorizing the Lancaster Ma
tiOnIl Bank, OF Lancaster, Mass to chang its
location and name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-27
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Amusemcnts Tonight.

FORMS OPERA HOUSE. - H.yerlyS MastodOu
4nStrclS
NATIONAL THEATER--His MajeSty's Opera Com.
pany-
CAPITAL THEATER-Variety entertainment.
ROLLER SKATING RISK.-PolO contest.
ABNERS Music HAII--"Jana Eyre"
MASONIC TEMPLE-Union Veteran Corps Fair.
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sPoFFoRD's ALMANAC. 81, SIS, at Brad Adams.

An ATTEMPT was made early Sunday morning to
rob the house of Mr.. Wright, sos street north
west negro was caught in the vestibule with
box OF knives and forks, by Il gentleman who was
entering, but the thief dropped his plumber and
escaped.
LOoK!-Genuine CrayOn Portraits. life size. mo
Vernon Row, Room 3, corner Pennsylvania avenue
and 10th street Shorthand method of drawing
taught in three lessons
TO-DAY WILL Be OPENED. at T. HGiibrUn'S, f09 1th
street northwest. Ladies' fine Kid Button: Gent
PsaketOe Caters: Infants Button, - cents to 81
Gents LOw-quarter Shoes; Ladies' FOxed and
Lasting GaiterS, XII! and Lasting Slippers.
BEAR IN MIND that to-day Is diamond day at the
Importers Tea Co. 81 900 in diamonds are to be
given away To those who purchase tea or coffee at
6IS E.rket Space to-day.
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kilograms to The Star.
THE POLYGAMY QUESTION IN UTAH.


Bank and Train Robbers in Custody.
CHICAGO, February A-SheriifS Chandler, Of
Frena county, and Farrell, Of Mills county, Iowa,
are in this cty,en-route to Rlyerton, Iowa, having
in charge G. w. Warner, alias Poke Wells, and
Frank Johnson. alias Bell, two bank and train rob-
bers. The prisoners We're captured at Randolph,
after an encounter, in which Chandler and Wells
were wounded. Warner Is an Old hand, and bears
scars OF II bullet wounds The prisoners are
wanted at RivertOn for robbing a bank.