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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-22
REV. F. S. STEMS RECEPTION

A public reception was given Rev.
F. S. Stein, the new pastor of the
Methodist church, in the parlors of the
church on last Friday evening. A
large number of persons were present,
not only of the Methodist denomina-
ton, but from other churches. Rev.
Mr.. Stein made favorable Impression
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-22

1t is hoped the county convention
on Monday next will allow Of no such
injustice as the defeat Of the nomina-
ton of Horace Clark for reelection to
the Office of County Treasurer.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-22

L. B. Caswell, the Republican nomi-
nee for Congress from this district, has
been charged with being absent from
his seat in Congress when he should
have been on duty, In letter to a
citizen of Racine, Mr.. Caswell says:
cit is true that in the last three
months of the session | was telegraph
ed to come home five times, expecting
to bury my wife before / left her; but
each time she rallied and had strength
and nerve enough to urge me to go
back to public duty. And l did GO.
But in every instance l was paired
with some ultra Democrat, and in that
way my vote always counted"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-22
PADDOCK MURDERERS.

Two more witnesses are found for
the discovery and conviction of the
murderers of Haddock. The conspir-
acy to murder him was contriVed in a
saloon. and the crime committed by a
brewer. The facts will all soon be
disclosed.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-22

A month after the earthquake at
Charleston, President Cleveland donat-
ed twenty dollars for repairs to the
Home for Disabled Confederate Sol
diers in that city.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-22
The KEN0SHA TELEGRAPH
NJ FRANK. EDITOR
ONCE in Masonic Block. room Of A. II. French
FRIDAY, OCTOBER %, 1886.
REPUBLICAN, NOMINATIONS.

REPUBLICAN, NOMINATIONS
STATE TICKET.
For Governor:
JEREMIAH M. RUsK,
gof Vernon.
For ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
GEORGE w. RYLAND,
of Grant.
For Secretary of State:
ERNST G. TIMME,
of Kenosha.
For State Treasurer:
HENRY b. HARsHAW,
of Winnebago.
For Attorney-General:
CHARLES e. EsTABRoOK,
of Manitowoc.
For Railroad Commissioner;
ATLEY PETERSON,
of Crawford.
For State Superintendent;
JESSE B. THAYER,
sof Pierce.
For Insurance Commissioner:
PHILLIP CHEEK, Jr.,
of Sank.
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For Member of Congress,
l.. i. CASWELL.

The Racine County Circuit Court
calendar for October has on the list q
civil cases and eleven criminal cases.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-22
SCROFULA

lido not believe that
Ayers SarsaparilIa
bas an equal as a cure
for Scrofulous HUI
lnors. 1t is pleasant
to take, gives strength
- to the body, and pro-
duces a more perma-
Inent result than any
Imedicine L ever used.
i-E. Haines, North
Lindale, Ohio.
I have used Ayers
Sarsaparilla, in my
family, for Scrofula,
and know, if it is
6, taken faithfully it will
thoroughly eradicate
this terrible disease.
w. T. Fowler, NJ. d.,
Greenyllle, Tenn.
For forty years I
have suffered with
Erysipelas. I have
tried various remedies
nd for my complaint, but
found no relief until
[ commenced using
Ayers Sarsaparilla.
After taking ten bot
ties of this medicine L
am completely cured.
M. G. Amesbury,
Rockport, Me.
:. / have suffered, for
years, from Catarrh,
which was so severe
that it destroyed my
appetite and weak.
ened my syste M.
After trying other
remedies, without re.
lief, / began to take
Ayers Sarsaparilla,
and, in a few months,
was cured. - Susan L.
Cook, 500 Albany st.,
n Boston, Mass.
b Ayers Sarsaparilla
is superior to any
blood purifier that I
ever tried. I have
taken it for Scrofula,
Canker, and Salt
Rhcum. and received
much benefit from it.
1t is good, also, for
a weak stomach. -
Mile Jane PIERCE, S.
Bradford, Mass. g
SarsapariIIa,
&c. Aver s. Co., Lowell, Mass.
II; six bottles, e5.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-09-11
CHAPTER XXI
CONCLUSION.

A thrill IF horror shot through Pres
ton Flat and all the surrounding coun-
try. Before morning had scarcely
dawncd the streets of Bushville were
crowded with an excited throng. A
stark, CHASTITY form lay on a stretcher
in the front room of the bank. pierced
by half a dozen bullets; and Mr.. Miles,
who was on his way to the village,
learned that it was his neighbor. Peo-
pie came to gaze for moment on toe
awful sight and then hurried away.
Six dark, sullen men, covered with
wounds and bruises, were in the lail
under a strong guard. They were Bill
Martin and his five companions. Jack
Hawkins had been killed at the first
fire of the sheriff He had breathed
out his dark soul in the doorway Of the
bank he came to rob Wild stories
flew through the air from tongue to
tongue, and with the capture of the
brigands was coupled the name of
Walter BrOwnticld. He was hero on
this morning. Those who had heard
the story of his daring and honesty,
even amid adversely, came to clasp his
hand. Walter was modest, and
claimed but a small share of the glo-
ry. This belonged to the sheriff, con-
stable and posse. Mr.. Miles, his son
John, wife and daughter and the Cali
fornian, were on their way to Bush
vile when they heard of the death of
Jack Hawkins and capture of his
gang. The story of the honor and in
tegrity of Walter accompanied it. His
bravery and honesty had saved the
bank. Mr.. Miles looked at Pinkey
and saw the glad tears flowing down
her cheeks. Mr. Miles was strangely
moved, and dared not speak; yer
stranger than all were the emotions OF
Mr. Brown. He was affected even t.
tears, and seemed in hurry to get t
Bushville.
Mr.. Brown and Mr.. Miles and family
found Walter at the residence of Mr.
iSmallweed, where he was busy recelv
ing callers and congratulations.
"By hockey, Walter" cried Johl
Miles, shaking his hand, while tear
stood in his eyes, 81 knowed ye'd com
out all right knOwed ye was hon
est. o We ought to seed ma and Pinke,
cry for joy when they heard it."
The emotions of Walter, the over
whelming Joy, are indescribable. Mr.
Mixes took his hand and said:
Forgive me, Walter; l confess | di
We wrong, rs'rly thought We one c
this gang Of rascals. 1t all came abou
by hcarin' what Joe Brewster had sal
about money ben' missed while Y
Glerked IN the store At Queenstown
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GOOD DEFINITIONS.
Choice Extracts From the Pages of the
New Dictionary.


New Dictionary.
Hens EGGs.-A production of nature
with which to compare the size of West
ern hail-stones.
The SUMNER SEASON. -Three months
IF the year when fashionable people
cheerfully put up with inconvenience,
at seaside hotels, which at home would
induce them to declare that life was not
worth living.
A SUCCESSFUL MAN.-One who, by
hard work and close economy, accumu-
lates million dollars, and dies, and
leaves his money to couple of spend
thrift sons who "see more fun" in
twelve months than the "old man" did
in fifty years,
AN AMERICAN BEAUTY.-A woman
whose alleged charms are unnoticod at
home, and who doesn't achieve fame as
a beauty until she goes abroad and Sc
cures an introduction to the Prince OF
Wales.
AMERICAN HUMoR.- Any facetious re.
marks made about the mule, the moth
er-in-law and the goat.
ADEAD-HEAD.-The rural editor who
gives ten dollars worth of puffs for a
tifty-cent circus ticket.
COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL proficiency
in boat-rowing, baseball and sometimes
in other branches of learning.
A SOCIETY MANA youth who de.
votes more time to arranging his neck
tie than to cultivating his mind.
CHARITY BALL.-A scheme to enable
the wealth Nto spend several hundred
thousand 0o..ars for diamonds and
dresses in order to raise a few hundred
dollars for the poor.-Drabe'S TfaveIer'
| MdqQ=iRe.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-09-11
Mosquitoes Preferred.

About a mile from the station at Mis-
sssippi City we stopped at the cabin of
a white man for a drink of water. The
mosquitoes were pegging away at us
and our horses, and the settler and his
family were slapping their arms about
as they talked to US.
"They are bad things" observed one
Of the party to the man.
'Well, they do poster some. "
81 see you have a tish-net over the
bedroom window. Is it there to keep
mosquitoes out?"
"Hu! No!' he replied. That's to
let the 'skeeters in and keep the bats
out We're powerful poor and can't af.
ford to provide for both. "-DetrOit Free
Press.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-09-11
A SPOOL OF THREAD,

How They Saved the Battery at Fort
Duncan.
Well yes, lived in Texas, in the spring of
And ~ rslete the STORY tt.ougk fear sir
when It's done,
Twill be little worth your hearing; it was
such simple thing.
Unheralded IL r0ndeaus vtas SaS RrardSx
poets sing.
There had come guest uuh29en, 1t the
opening of the year,
TO find Judgement in our hearts; and the
tenant name was Fear:
FOR SeceSsias dawning mandate was a call
Tor men and arms,
And each recurring eventide but brought us
fresh alarms
They had notified the General that he must
yield to fate.
And all the muniments of war surrender to
the State;
But he sent from San Antonio an order to the
sea
TO convey on board the steamer all the fort
artillery.
Right loyal was his purpose; but the foe d.
Vined his plan,
And the willy Texans set a guard to intercept
the man
Detailed to bear the message. They placed
their watch with care,
That either scout nor citizen should paS1 4,
unaware.
Well, this was rather awkward, sir, as aoubt
less YOU will say;
But the Major who was chief of staff re.
solved TO have his way,
Despite the w0tchful provost guard; so he
asked his wife TO send.
With a little box of knick-knacks, letter &c
her FRIEND
And the missve held one sentence l remeIa
her to this day:
'The thread is for your neghbor, Mr.. F-eE15
across the way"
He dispatched a youthful courier. OF course
rs YOU will know,
The Texans searched him thoroughly, ant
ordered him to show
The contents of the letter. They read it o'el
and Ger;
But failed to find the message hey had
hndcred once before.
So it reached the English LADY: .aid $40 raa
dcred at the word
But gave the thread to Major French "a
planning thar she'd heard
lie wished a spool of cotton; and grta,l 80
his surprise
At such tribe, sent unasked, through league
OF hostile spies
There's some hidden purpose, doubtless, il
this curious gift" he said.
Then he tore away the label, and inside th'
spool Of thread
Was Major Nicnols order, bidding SIN con
Vcy to sea
All the arms and ammunition from For
DunCnns battery.
"Down to Brazos speed your horses!" thu
the Majors letter ran:
"Shift equipments and munitions, and EN-
bark them If you can"
Yes, the transfer was effected; for the shin
lay close at hand.
Ere the Texans guessed their purpose they
had vanished from the land
Do know il for u fact, Sir? lis no stor,
that We read.
was bur boy IN wartime, and carried hin
the thread.
Sophie Il. Eastman, in N. Y Independent.
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Walter Brownfield j;
THE MYSTERY OF PRESTON FLAT.
BY JOHN r. MUSICK.
ICoPYRGHT, 1856, by THE A. N. KELAOsi
NEWSPAPER COMPANY.l
CHAPTER Xxx.
THE TRAGEDY.


The sun went down on Bushville on
that fatal Wednesday evening the same
as usual. The few farmers who were
in town hurried homeward. The vii
layers closed up theirs shops and bust
ness houses, as was their custom. The
bank of Mr.. Smallwced was closed at
the usual time. Walter Brownfield, pale
and nervous with almost bloodless lips,
managed to do his part of the business
without making any serious mistakes
Darkness gathered over the village
and the lights in the houses were eX-
tinguished. Three men, dark and
silent, were in the bank. The men
were Mr.. Smallweed, Rockwell and
Walter. Others were creeping slowly
forward. At given signal the rear
door was opened and five more dark
forms glided in. Walter could hear
some stern commands given to others
without. He shuddered. These COM
mands given by the sheriff were orders
which would produce pain and death.
The sheriff and four men were in the
rear room which was dark. The night
was cold, for autumn was ready to
deepen into winter. The thoughts of
the men within the bank were not
pleasant. 1t was horrible suspense,
such as is experienced by soldiers eX-
pecting 4 battle, with this difference;
the soldier is Injured to danger and
courage, while the civilian is not.
Walter was not one of those characters
who delight in wild, exciting scenes,
not that he was coward, but that he
regarded the peaceful. honorable citi-
zen the real hero.
Mr. Smallweed could hardly believe
that an attack upon his bank was i'm.
pending; might it not after all be q
Tuse on the part of the youth to get EN-
ployment? He did not feel pleasant
toward Walter when he thought this.
"If he is fooling with me- said the
banker, Il will discharge him to-mor
row morning
Hour after hour dragged slowly by
The men were all silent. The sheriff
was doing in his chair, double bar
relied gun between his knees. His posse
were seated about in chairs, some nod
ding, others silently chewing their to
bacco, and all beginning to doubt tina
there were any burglars within tiv'
hundred miles. Walter wondered VIII!
che signal was not given. 1t was mid
night, but it was too dark to see th'
hands of a watch or the face Of clock
No one dared strike a match. III,
small fire in the stove had long sine
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been allowed to shoulder into embers,
and the room was growing cold. Mr..
Smallweed sat silent and gloomy in his
Office chair, becoming more and more
convinced that Walter Brownfeh was
a fraud. Even Walter was anxious.
Had some plan of Jack Hawkins mis-
carried, or were they only few neigh
bors of Preston Flat playing a joke on
him, perhaps to test his honesty?
Might not Mr.. Miles be in the secret,
and might it not all tend TO his over
whelming ruinP" The suspense be-
came almost unbearable, as another
hour dragged slowly by.
Walter was standing at the window,
gazing out into the dark night. The
sky was cloudless, and studded with a
million stars. The town was silent,
cold and dark, and the frost was gath
ering white upon the window-pane.
Suddenly keen whistle wa. heard. 1t
came from the old bridge that crossed
the creek. Walter started, and turn
ing, whispered a few words to the
sheriff, who had been doing in his
seat. Every one was now wide awake,
and for moment tlutter of excite
ment was perceivable. Walter waited
until all was still. Again the shrill
blast sounded on the night air. 1t was
the signal.
"Be careful" whispered Walter, and
raising the window, he sprang through
to the pavement below. He ran hur-
riedly down to the creek bank.
''ls that you, Waltz" asked voice
which he recognized as Jack Hawkins .
ut is, he answered. 81 had almost
given you up
'It's just the hour-mldnight," said
Jack, in whisper. lis every thing
rcadyP'
Eyes, said Walter, in tone which
had about it a ferceness that Jack 2
companions could not understand.
Then lead the way; we must git
this job over before daylight An be
home in our beds asleep"
"Come on, said Walter.
The seven dark, fierce men followed
him, and when in front of the bank he
paused and whispered to Jack, saying
81 will now go through the window
and unfasten the door, when il is open
you can rush in.
IL guess we understand our part, .
said Jack. Walter lifted the window
and sprang in. The bolt had already
been withdrawn, and Mr.. Smallweed
stood in the far corner, a string at
tached to the door to pull it open. The
sheriff ard his posse with deadly fire,
arms were ready to receive the robbers
"Quick now" said Jack Hawkins
in sharp tone of authority, ''inaide-
cut that teller's throat and the money
is all oursr
There was rush of feet. The whole
building shook with stunning reports
and to Walter who stood in the re,c, il
seemed one blaz. Is fire. Dark Ian
terms were flashed FROM without anG
within. There were screams anC
shouts as if pandemonium reigned
There were groans and cries of pain
Walter saw men from without closing
in on the burglars and beating then
down from the rear. He also saw ont
tall, dark form lying PROSTATE anC
CHASTITY in the doorway. The sigh
was too much for him and he turned
away.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-09-11

Rev. Joseph SCOTS waggish pro-
pensities are well known. He preached
at Trinity Church Sunday, and didn't
get to the pulpit until the people had
finished singing the opening doxology
and resumed their seats. He went
through the other preliminary exercises
without any reference to his delay, but
as he came forward to begin his sermon
he remarked: al am very seldom late
at church; my horse gave out this morn
ing, and l had to walk. You will find
my text in Psalms, xxxii., 8: BE We not
as the horse or as the mule, who have no
understanding "-Springfeld Mass
Republican.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-09-11
DON'T WORRY.
Piece of Very Reliable Advice to a Mel'
anchOly Young Man.

Piece of Very Reliable Advice to a Mel'
ancholy Young Man.
Don't worry, my son, don't worry.
Don't worry about something that you
think may happen tomorrow, because
you may die tonight, and tomorrow
will find you beyond the reach of worry.
Don't worry over thing that happened
yesterday, because yesterday is hun
dred years away. if you don't believe
it, Just try to reach after it and bring it
back. Don't worry about anything that
is happening to-day, because to-day will
only last fifteen or twenty minutes. If
YOU don't believe it, tell your creditors
you'll be ready to settle in full with
them at sunset. Don't worry about
things you can't help, because worry
only makes them worse. Don't worry
about things you can help, because then
there's no need to worry. Don't worry
at all. If you want to be penitent now
and then, it won't hurt you bit to GO
into the slackcloth and ashes business
a little. 1t will do you good. If you
want to cry little once in long while,
that isn't a bad thing. If you feel like
going out and clubbing yourself occa-
sionally, l think you need it and will
lend you a helping hand at it, and put
a plaster on you afterward, All these
things will do you good. But worry,
worry, worry, fret, fret, fret, - why,
there's neither sorrow, penitence,
strength, penance, reformation, hope
nor resolution in it. It's just worry
Burdette, IN BrootLp' Eagle.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-09-11
A JustifiabIe Inference.

Gracious, Mr.. Dusenberry! What
was that noise in the next roomP"
Mrs. Browns baby fell out of bed, l
suspect. It's a lucky thing if it did "
"Why so?"
"It's a popular superstition, you
know, that if a baby tumbles out of bed
it will never turn out fool"
"Mr. Dusenbury CATER a painful
pause), do you know what Think"
"What, my dear?'
THAT it's a great pity you didn't fall
out of bed when you were a baby. u
Philadelphia Call.
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Some one writes from West Point
of young lady in white dress, who
was playing tennis with all her might
and a small boy" that her red face
above her white dress reSembled q
strawberry on top of a plate of vanilla
ce cream Troy Tines,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-28
Spring and Summer Wraps.

All dressy spring wraps are short.
Long wraps will be worn only for travel
ing and rainy weather this spring.
A short wrap in black sicilienne, trimmed
with lace and jet, shows loose back, form
ing sleeves which hang carelessly over a
close-ftting pointed vest which closes
with jet buttons. The back is
bordered with deep lace and
at the throat is plated lace scarf, fin
ished at the ends with jet tassels This
scarf. when carelessly knotted over the
BUST with ends hanging, forms a novel and
graceful finish.
Some Of the mantles are in grenadine
with frise figures. and light colored grena-
dimes trimmed with laces same color, lined
with self color in silk, form most dainty
mantles for dressy occasions during the
warm weather.
A real novelty in long wraps that is very
effective is made of striped niger head. in
light fawn shade. The back of the waist
very shapely and tight-hghting finished with
two pointed tabs, one of velvet. same shade
OF the cloth. the other of the cloth.
Long straight breadths gathered I'M
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-28

treasured companion of almost every
fashionable girl. has been relegated to some
dark corner of the mushroom. Its broken
Strings are mute. LIZ thrumS no longer in
fantastic melody under the spell of fair
fingers, and its long silken ribbon lies fading
and forgotten. 1t weeps for departed glory
like Tara's harp.
The mandolin. that dainty little instru-
ment the very name of which calls up TO
memory beautiful maidens of Andalusia
with beaming. tender. dark eyes and music
in every motion as they strum its strings,
has become the fashion of the hour.
The little egg-shaped mandolin, decked
In gay ribbon, lies conspicuOusly on the
piano or a special stand, and is handled
with most loving care by the fair owner.
The mandolin is par excellence Spanish
instrument, and is of very ancient origin.
Ii was formerly made of all sizes, and had
from six to twelve strings. and was played
like both guitar and lutte. Nowadays il
is made about the size of violin. the bowl
being oak. in the form of a half egg-shell,
the smaller part nearer the neck, which is
arranged similar to a guitar.
Four groupes of two strings each run
from the edge over a bridge Of ebony to the
keys. and tiny oval OF tortoise shell or
horn is used for playing.
ID Inc beauty OF the mandolin lies in its
be.l-like tones" said teacher of the in
strument 1.-The strings are all of clear
wire, and when touched with the shell give
forth volume of tinkling sounds. Only
the treble Is played similar to the violin,
and the lingering is much the same"
The loudest sounds come when the
''piek" touches the string Just below the
sounding circle. and the most fute-like
when played below the last fret
1.-THE instrument Is not suitable for &C.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-28
OLD STYLE PROPOSALS,
According to Clara Belle, Are Very Dis
tasteful to the Modern Young Wo-
man of Fashion.
Artful Ingenuousness of Debutante Who
Startled Young Man With Her
Ideas on Dress.
STYLES Designed Particularly Tor
Those Who Have Passed the d.
Viding Line.
Woman's Ruling Passion Shared by
Even Charity Sisters--Vassar
Girls.

New York Letter: When l entered my
confidential friend Stella's boudoir this
morning she had an awfully detected look.
I couldn't at the instant see any good Tea
son for her to be cast down, because she was
positively lovely in a mauve gown trimmed
with dark blue velvet, simple yet stylish
thing. smooth all over her shapely arms
and corsage, but full and fluffy as to flowing
skirts. She had stopped her hair-dressing
with her abundant tresseS ready to be
coiled, but that was becoming, too, and !
said: 1T Dolph could only get sight OF
YOU now, in your aspect of coy home-life,
he'd pop the question in a second"
That's what he has done, the wretch, /"
thepoo girl sObbed, and motioned with an
open letter that she held in her hands.
But | thought you expected it. and
would be delighted when it came. Are you
displeased because he didn't speak instead
of writing?"
so. | don't so much mind his putting
it on paper, though l would have liked to
see him on his knees and hear him STAN
mer. but the sadness is that he writes it in
such dreadful old fashioned way. Just
look at this. The envelope and sheet of
paper are perfectly plain and white-not