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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-12-12

"A German paper estimates that
France at present owns 600 miles on the
West African coast, England $50 miles,
or after the annexation of the whole OF
the Niger delta, 1900 miles; Portugal,
800 miles; the Republic of Liberia, 800
miles, and Germany, $50 miles. The
remaining 900 miles is owned by the
natives, but win doubtless be seized by
the European Powers in q short time.
The coast is chiefly valuable as opening
a way to the fertile interior.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-12-12
Four Victims Found.

SHAMoKIN, Pa, Dec. t0.-The bodies Of
Koble, Fox, Duzman and Tuckett. four of
the miners entombed in the Henry Clay
shaft Monday, have been recovered. Gangs
OF men worked all Monday night and YES
terday removing the great mass of coal dis
lodged by the explosion. Duzman and Fox
were terribly burned; Koble and Tuckett
were suffocated. Williams, reported fatal
~ injured, managed to reach the open air
through a large body Of gas. He fell pros
trate upon reaching the open air. His in
Julies are very slight. Williams saws the
explosion was caused by a vein Of gas,
which the men tapped, coming in contact
with the lamps.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-12-12
Elfty-Ohe Hsrses Burned,

tAtffa,i57ji5iB itd.i bgss 5:-7Yestefdas
morning, fire in the stables OF the Hall
Spring Passenger Railway Company COM
pletely destroyed the building, together
with many of tire company's cars and horses.
The flames started in the hay lot and
Spread So rar'aiy that ohE few. of the
horses could be taken out. Only Ole
car was removed There were siXty-eight
horses in the stable when the fire was dis
covered; seventeen were rescued, although
badly searcllsl The fire started over the
front entrance. After lialters We're cit the
horses refused to be led from the burning
building Ten cars we're, burned. Loss,
$50, 600; insurahce, sid, odd.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-12-12
The Washington Monument Com
bleted,

WASHINGTON Dec 8.-The Washington
monument was completed Saturday. The
formal celebration will take place on
Washingtons birthday. The marble cap:
ston5 and its pyramidal apex were sci
by Colonel Thomas Lincoln Casey, U. S. A..
Chief Engineer and aichitect; Captain
Davis, U. S. A.; Bernard r. GreeIi, CHIEF
Engineer, and Master-Mechanic P. II. Nc
Laughlin. The United States flag was
raised over the apex, a salute of twenty-one
guns was fred, and the guests who stood
on the platform built around the monument
500 feet above its base sang the ''Star
Epangled Banner" Among those on the
platform was one Of the master-mechanics
who laid the cornerstone of the monument
on July 4, 184s. The height Of the monu
pent is $50 feet
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-12-12
LANES Gordon Bennett

james Gordon Bennett, the elder,
In an editorial published in the New
York Herald in 1910, when there was
not jobbing house within a mile OF
Clafin's presen6 warehouse In New
York City, predicted that all the land
below Canal street would soon be occu-
pied by wholesale trade, and advised
his readers to make investments in real
estate. In fifteen years from that time
Clafin built his great warehouses on a
plot formerly occupied by rookeries,
and the predicted transformation soon
became q fact.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-12-12

-Ready-made houses, imported from
America, are selling as a novelty at
Buenos Ayres. The demand for habi-
tations at that place has been SO great
that the Provincial Government could
not wait for the slow process of brick
and mortar, hence ready-made houses
had to be imported. heprice charged
for them is said to be so reasonable that
should they meet the expectation of the
Argentine people it is anticipated that a
large trade in them will be done.-PltiL-
Gdet1lbia Bulletin.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-12-12

"A Massachusetts man has discoy-
cred sure cure for sea-sickness. 1t is
counter-irritant in the shape of
mild blister application behind the ear.
Boston Herald.
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Foolhardiness Results Fatally.

RoNDoUT, N. Y, Dec. 5.-Yesterday
while John Tully, Anthony Brockley and
George Bush, all lads, were bantering one
another to go on thin ice OF. Gross Pond, in
this city, the ice on which they were stand.
in.. broke in. and all wGfe drowned.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-12-12

The Kentucky tobacco crop is good
and well matured. 1t has been housed.
Connecticut has the largest crop this
year it has seen since 187l.-Hartford
Post.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-12-12

The Philadelphia Times says a
Chester County apple-tree turns out ap-
pies that are halved, one-half being
sweet and the other sour.
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y -
SENT SKYWARD.

Whole number Of votes cast, 1902, 675-not
including the few returned for Belva Lock-
wood and as scattering"
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lie PRESIDENTIAL voTE.
Table Giving the Number Of Ballots Cast
for Presidential Electors in the Different
States at the Recent Election.


CHICAGO. Dec. 5.-The following table
gives the number Of votes cast at the recent
Presidential elestion, as compiled from the
official reports received " telegraph from
time to time Democratic 6reenbaeK
fusions existed in Iowa, Michigan and ne
braska, and Republican-G reenback fusions
in West Virginia and Missouri:
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-12-12

"A New Jersey girl put on her broth
er's clothes and voted in his stead. She
made bet she could do it.--NelCQrs&
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-12-12
TIE VIRGINIA PLAeuE.l

AutRentie Account of the Strange and
Fatal Disease Recently so Prevalent in
Portions Of Virginia.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-12-12

stsphenson's plurality. .............. 3,519
The total Republican vote on Congress-
men was 1GG, $50. and the Democratic vote
14S,S96, giving Republican plurality of
II 593
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Eight Persons Injured, foar f@atstls, ry
an Explosion of Dy4 mite in Stanford;
n. ia Powder Magazine in Virginia
Blown Up.
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WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
The Congressional Vote.

z The vote in the State for Congressman
at the recent election was as follows:
FTRST DISTRICT
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11
Fame

Joseph Andres, Engineer of the Fire
Engine, is young man, but so well
known that it seems that everybody
ought to know him. 10. is fat, jolly
good-natured fellow, who can forgive a
fellow man almost any sin save that of
voting the Democratic ticket. He is an
upright citizen, obeys the laws, pays his
obligations, attends church, and conse-
quently has pretty good opinion of
himself. He may have become just a
little vain of his robust appearance-but
he isn't now.
On last Friday 10. was at the store Of
Hunsinger, Peters & Co., talking with a
number of friends, when a stranger from
the country came in, and after looking at
10. for moment, walked up and said:
"How de do, Mr.. Gould; want to see
you about my paper
I'm not Could" said Jo.
"Why, I've seen you round here often,
and 1 always thought you were Mr..
Could
To keep Henry Hunsinger from killing
himself laughing, 10. left. Once on the
street he began to examine himself to
see where the resemblance was. He
looked down-he could see his toes; that
wasn't like Gould. He looked at his
pants-they had been fitted on man in
stead of a hogshead; that wasn't like
Gould; he met man and could look hin
in the face; that wasn't like Gould. He
then concluded that he was not like
| e.,
strong man whom he can employ to kicl
him. 10. wouldn't for the world hav'
his family or friends in the country fine
this out, for they have good opinion 6
him now.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11
GIN THE BRAVE DAYS OF OLD"
They Took 1t Straight and Often, but 1t
was of Better Quality!

We maintain that human nature is
pretty much the same everywhere, and at
all times. There are certain similarities
of character that will crop out and char
acterize the individual similar social
enjoyments; similar habits of living and
conducting the business of life. 1t is
claimed by many enthusiastic reformers
that the world is growing better rapidly,
and that we are sailing toward the
millennium with the rapidity and certainty
of a bee travelling toward buckwheat
patch, while some of the old fathers who
sit on the shady side of life, and bewail
the degeneracy of the age, declare that
sit aint like it used to be; things are
going to the dogs"
In view of this conflict of opinions, it
is well that one is enabled to take an oc-
casional look into the past, and see how
they conducted things in those good old
days. We have ma account book of one of
the Jackson merchants who did business
in this place as far back as 1884. We are
tempted to give page of this old book.
omitting the name of the old gentleman
against whom the charges are recorded,
as he is still living in the county. And
we will add that this page makes a good
deal more favorable showing than many
of the pages:
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11
A Real Surprise.

This time it was Peter McClain, at Key
stone Furnace, who was sent out to hunt
squirrels, and became victim to con-
spiracy arranged by Mrs. McClain and
Squire Dick Jones. Peter was one of
those persons who claimed it was impos-
sible to surprise him. But his good heart
was easily moved when he heard that a
neighbor was sick and wanted squirrel.
Dick Jones will have to answer the sin of
deceiving Peter. He kept him in the
woods, sweltering hot, till II o'clock a. m.
and got no squirrels either. But Dick
made his point, and when Peter came
home, he found the house full of bis
friends, and the table fairly creaking un-
der its load of the best that Mrs. McClain
and assistants could prepare. And there
was enough to feed regiment.
Peter McClain was Al years old Sept. 8
lot of friends. They brought him nice
lot of presents. These were presented
after dinner, and remarks were made by
number of friends. We do not Intend
to burden the printers with a list of tht
presents, or report of the speeches. i
is enough to say that a good time wa
had, and Peter handsomely surprised, ant
the guests were highly pleased with th'
manner of their entertainment the credi
of which is due to Mrs. McClain, Mrs
Higgins, and other ladies, who know how
to do it.
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FIRE.!
The Comfortable Home of A. f. McCar-
ley Swept Away!
A Bad Flue by Which Home Flew Into
Eternity!
A Hot Fire in Red Hot Weather!

On last Friday, while the town of
Jackson was sitting quietly and comfort
ably at dinner, the alarm of fire. was
sounded, first by some boys in the western
part of town, who caught up the cry
from men further away. 1t was soon
discovered that the two-story frame resi-
dence built by William Vaughn, half a
mile southwest of town, and occupied by
the families of A. F. McCarley and James
Remfry, was on fire in the roof.
Men ran from all directions and the
contents of the building generally were
saved from the fire, though there was
some breakages by those persons who
have consuming ambition to hear some
thing crash, and make a big noise, at a
fire. The engine was gotten, as rapidly
as possible, to the cistern near Behem's,
but the hose was not sufficiently long.
and the engine had to be moved to the
creek back of the house. By the time
the engine was ready to throw water, the
house was mass of roaring flames, defy
ing the skill of the iremen OF the force
OF engines. Everybody worked manfully,
but the building is total loss. There
was an insurance of twelve hundred
dollars.
One-half of the building was occupied
by Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. McCarley, the
other by Mr.. and Mrs James Remfry.
Mrs. McCarley was not in very good
health, and the excitement was a great
shock to her. Mr.. McCarley worked like
a hero getting out goods, and getting
them to place of safety. 1t is long
run from town to the McCarley property,
but crowds of men ran it, through the
boiling sun, and succeeded in rendering
valuable assistance in saving goods. The
barn and outbuildings were saved.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11
OBITUARY r.

HENsoN.-Martha j. Henson died August 20, 1884,
aged 40 years, months and 20 days. She was a
daughter of Eli and Mary Henson. For several years
disease fastened itself upon her mortal frame and
at last the messenger of death and carried her
spirit away to the Portals of Peace.
She joined the NJ. E. Church at Franklin Valley,
March, 1874 under the ministry of Rev. Morgan.
She was kind and loving ALL lover of the church
although disease oftenmes kept her from attending
as she desired. She said she prepared to leave
this earthly abiding place, and longed for that i'm
mortal home ever live with her Redeemer in glory.
CHAS. A LACKEY.
PooR-susie, daughter of G. W. and Artna Poor,
was born December 20, 1852 and died September
S. 1884 She united with the NJ. E. Church Berlin
in 1881 and continued faithful member of the church
militant till God in his providence called her to the
church triumphant. Her Christian life earnest,
Consistent, and great power for good. The funeral
services which took place her home, Sunday, Sep
tember attended by large company of acquain-
tspces, friends aud relatives. L. L. MAGEE.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11
THE JACKSON STANDARD: JACKSON. THURSDAY
footed it back. The train had gone the
opposite direction from the depot.

footed it back. The train had gone tn
opposite direction from the depot.
SUNDAY.-A big meeting was held il
Jackson to-day, to which there were NJ
excursion trains run. A large crowd wa!
in attendance at the yearly meeting Of
the Christian denomination, the surround
ing country being largely represented
At the meeting in the afternoon, Elder
Carpenter succeeded in obtaining sub
scription of several hundreds of dollars
for the church. There were no services
at the M. E. Church in the evening, and
the rain and wind stopped the services
in the Fair Grounds. 80. If the next or
ganization that hoists the big tent would
make the seats about ten or twelve inches
higher than they are this time, it will add
greatly to the comfort of those attending.
...... There was heavy rain this even
ing, and another later in the night.
MoNDAY.-Thermome "bilin". .....
They have in the Longbon Book Store
horned frog, sent from the far west by
mail, and arriving here alive. 1t is living
yet, and rests contentedly on the little
pile of sand within his glass jar He is
not a handsome bird. C. w. Miller
has in his store bloom of the might
blooming cereus." 1t is preserved in
alcohol, and is beautiful thing to look
at . Elder S. III. Bingham preached at
the big tent tonight. In a conversa-
tion with prominent merchant to-day
on the subject of religious belief-es-
pecially Mormonism-he gave some hui
morous illustrations Of the early 'crank-
cry" in this county. AS, for instance, he
stated that within two miles of Jackson
he had heard the local Mormon preachers
preach Gin the unknown tongue" pre-
tending that they had Divine revela-
tion, and getting up unblushingly before
congregation and for long time en-
gaging in an unintelligible jabbering
And this was carried on for some time,
without interference from the fool
killer.
TUEsDAY-Capt. John Pickrel, who
has been visiting friends here for several
days, took party of friends picnicking
to the country to-day. There is
sort of tameness among our Democratic
friends to-day. They Lave heard from
Maine. They wouldn't have believed it
but it's So
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11

It will be observed that the price of
iquor-which seemed to be the 'necess a.
ries of life" in those days-varied little,
and there is a record of three pints in one
day. The merchant started out by charg-
ing the plain "pt whiskey," but the
charges came so rapidly that it seemed to
weary him, and he abbreviated it to "pt
wy" Oh, those were jolly old days.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11

Elder L. L. Carpenter gave descrip-
ton of church member who was called
by his brethren in the church, a "big
meeting Christian" The description was
finely drawn, with touch of genuine
humor in it, and more than one COM
munity may discover its original. At a
meeting attended by the Elder, the "big
meeting Christian" managed to get in on
the second day, and sat back near the
door. On the third day he was up near
the pulpit, and on the fourth he assembled
the platform and sat with the ministers.
Before the series of meetings closed he
was earnestly exhorting sinners to come
to Christ, and warning old church men,
bers to be ever on their guard against a
spirit of lukewarmness. After the close
of the protracted meeting, the "big meet
ing Christian did not show himself at
Church again for siC months.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11

1t will pay the Farmers and Miners to
inspect our fine stock of Clothing, Hats
Caps and Gents Furnishing, before buy
ing elsewhere; 1t will be money in your
pockets-even if you are compelled to go
out of your way twenty or thirty miles
to see us.
IRA A. STERNBERGER & Co.,
Opposite Court House.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the er-
rors and indiscretions of youth, nervous
weakness, early decay, loss of manhood,
&C., 1 will send recipe that will cure
you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary
in South America. Send aself-addressed
envelope to the REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN,
Station D Nea0 York City. 13mchS4y
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11

One of our most bitter and uncomprom-
Using Democrats was boasting in town
on Sunday that "all the Democratic
miners, and nearly all the Republican"
will vote for Sell, for Sheriff. This was
terrible news if true, and rendered neces-
sary the investigation which developed
these facts: Sell was originally brought
out by coal operator, and this operator
proposes to vote all his men for Sell. At
least this is the story brought from Dem
ocratic sources. And it is hoped by vot-
ing the men of one mine, like cattle or
sheep, to give Sell quite boom. We
will see whether bank boss, or coal
operator can vote men in this way. We
think not
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11

There no use of complaining of the
heat when you can buy cool outfit of
Summer Clothing, Straw Hats, Under
wear sc. Very low at Sternberger Bros.
Clothiug House big assortment to select
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11

Attractive goods and rock bottom pri-
ces are simply irresistible come and see
our new clean stock which we propose to
turn rapidly on close margins. Our Tail
OF made suits are fine. We keep the best
and will content ourselves with close
profit. We are certainly the best firm to
deal with in the business, because we can
save you big money.
"King Clothiers,"
IRA A. STERNBERGER & Co.,
Opposite Court House.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11

BooTs AND SBOEs-If you want pair
of good Boots or Shoes, come and see us.
We keep the celebrated James Means
three dollar Shoe-the best $500 Shoe in
America at the Mammoth Clothing
House of z. III. Washam & Co.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11

The great stacks of Groceries and Pro-
visions still continue to be hauled away
from the great Provision Depot of D. D.
DUNCAN. "Dave" keeps piling them in
He is bound that everybody shall have
enough to eat, and have it cheap.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11

There was some kind of theatrical
troupe here couple of nights last week,
calling themselves a Comedy Company.
After they had taken an account of their
receipts, they thought it was entirely too
serious for comedy
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11
Balls and Bats I!

Mrs. Graham, at her fine store on Main
street, has fine assortment of Reach's
Association Balls, and the best Willow
Bats. Base Ball Clubs, and others, should
call and see these goods before purchas-
ing.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11

One of the funny sights at the fire on
Friday was that of man kicking out an
entire window sash, then carefully lift
ing through press-board. There were
two doors open right close to him.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11

The Kimberlings were busy on last
Saturday opening some score of boxes of
new goods. What can become of so
many costly goods is a strange thing;
but they must sell them, or they would
not buy so large stock.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11

The boys have new species of gam
bling. They search the streets over care
fully for the small tin tags off of tobacco
plugs. With these they bet-one against
the other-and pitch them at a mark, after
the manner of pitching horse-shoes.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11

We think it will be pretty hard thing
for Democratic Free Trade Demagogues
to convince intelligent workingmen that
they would be better off if they only re-
ceived one-half the wages they now re-
eaiva
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11

A storm few days ago displaced some
of the slate shingles on the Infirmary
Building, but Harbarger had it immedi-
ately repaired. George believes in keep
ing things up.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11

Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. McCarley return
their sincere thanks to the good people
of Jackson for timely and valuable assist
ance in saving the household effects, at
the burning of their residence on last
Friday.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11

Mems Furnishing Goods. all the new
styles, in Mems Fancy Shirts, and a full
line of Paper and Linen Collars and Cuffs,
at the Mammoth Clothing House of p.
FL. Washam & Co.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11

IN McGhee and wife returned home
last week, after sojourn of five or six
weeks among the Northern Lakes,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11

If you want something nice in the way
of Clothing, Hats, Caps and Gents Fur
nishing goods. Go to the New Store of
Ira A. STERNBERGER & Co.,
Opposite Court House
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11

1t requires almost as much stationery
to fit out pupil in the Jackson Schools,
as it does to stock an attorneys Office.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11

New Goods arriving daily. We are re-
receiving our stock of Fall and Winter
Goods. Our styles are correct. If you
want nice Suit for yourself or boy, come
to the Mammoth Clothing House of P. H.
Washam & Co.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11

A barn belonging to Daniel Harry was
struck by lightning on Sunday evening,
and burned, with portion of its con-
t1nts
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11

Judge" May, Erwin Jacobs, Philander
Eby, and few others met at the old
City Hall one night last week for the
purpose of organizing Cleveland and
Halpin Club, or something of that kind.
The attendance was not overwhelming,
neither was the enthusiasm. By the way,
what kind of badge should such club
Uoor
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-09-11

John T. Moore and Leo Ebert addressed
a Democratic meeting in Waverly, a few
dayS ago.