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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-10-24
The Human Brain.

The average human brain weighs
forty-nine or fifty ounces in the male
and about fifty-five ounces in fe-
male. Great brain weight is not al
ways associated with intellectual
vigor, as is shown by the fact that
an idiot is known to have had brain
of over sixty ounces in weight. But
notwithstanding the evidence of
such cases as that of the idiot re-
ferred to, great mental power is gen.
orally associated with a brain weight
exceeding the average. Cuvier's
brain weighed sixty-four ounces;
but Gambetta's brain weighed less
than the average woman's brain,
which is, of course, peculiar because
of his great intellectually. A strange
problem is developed by compari-
son of the average weight of the
male and female brains with the
minimum weight of each within the
range of intelligence. The average
weight of the female brain is about
llNC OullOCS lCSS IIIdlI CIlC dVCldSO
weight of a mans brains. If the
weight of the brain were an infalli-
BILE gauge of intellect, the average
woman would, so to speak, have five
ounces less intellect than the aver
age man. But the weight of brain
in man below which idiocy exists
is about five ounces higher that it is
in woman. That is what presents
the problem. If, say thirty ounces
of brain in woman saves her from
idiocy, and thirty-fve are requisite
in a man, what becomes of mans
average of five ounces of brain
weight in excess of the average in
woman? The conclusion seems to
be that smaller quantity of female
brain is essential to intellectually
than of the male brain. This is
equivalent to saying that the female
brain is of a superior quality. In
contradiction of this the fact may be
cited that in comparison with men
but few women of great intellectual
vigor have appeared in the world.
If this held true, a woman with a
brain of fifty ounces ought to be
equal with a man with a brain of
fifty-fve ounces.-New York Dis
bQtrk.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-10-24
A Horse That Looks Out For Himself.

A wise horse is Ned, the dapple
gray that runs on Engine No. 8 of
Newburyport. One of the useful ac-
complishments he picked up Il short
time ago is that of watering himself.
Happening into the fire station one
evening this week the scribe was in
PRODUCED to this feat of the gray's.
Ned said the driver, lido you want
a drink?' The old fellow looked
round with knowing wink, as much
as to say he did. Being unhitched he
came out of his stall, walked over to
trough, looked around Il moment,
smelled at the faucet, and finally, TAX
ing it in his teeth. opened it wide,
setting the water running merrily.
His thirst quenched, he reversed the
lever, took another observation, and
sauntered back to his stall unconcern-
edly.-Our Dumb Aaaindts.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-10-24
A European Trip Doubtful.

He was on the point of proposing,
but thought better for it for the mo-
ment and continued the conversation
because of an organ-grinder outside.
When the music stopped he said, $50
you've never been in Europe, Miss
Clara?"
"Oh no." she replied; Il never ex-
pect to see Europe until my wedding
trip
Then he continued the conversation.
-A0rper's Magazine.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-10-24
ReneWS Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay Co.,
Iowa, tells the following remarkable story
the truth which is vouched for by the resi-
dents or the town: IL am Is years old, have
been troubled with kidney complaint and
lameness for many years, could not dress
myself without help. Now am free from
all pain and soreness, and am able to do all
my own homework. l owe my thanks to
Electric Bitters for having renewed my
youth, and removed completely all disease
and pain" Try bottle, soc and 81 at F.
Robnsons Drug Store.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-10-24
The Nations Condition.

What is the condition now in the
United States as compared with
that of 1850? The average weight
of wages in this country from 1850
to 1880 has been increased AZ per
cent. The population of this coun
try from 1850 to 1880 increased ITO
per cent, with the workers ratio in
1850 As per cent, of the whole,
against 81 per cent, in 1880. What
frightfu calamity to our 26,348,
900 laboring population.
The value of our manufactures in
1880 was 100000, 900, employing
o58,oo4 operatives, with a gross pro-
duct of $1,Io5 each, against $5,585,
600, 900 in 1880, with 2,733,ooo oper-
atives, with a gross product each of
S2,o45, supporting and educating
1905 900 of our population, or
more than one-quarter Of the whole.
The wages of these operators in
1850 aggregated S225,ooo,ooo aver
aging Sass, each, against 1880, $780,
ooo,o 900 wages paid to 2,733,ooo
operatives, or an average Of $50 to
each, an increase Of SIo5 FER capita.
The domestic consumption of do
nestle manufactured articles in 1880
was more than $1,000, 900, 900; the
wages for manufacturing supported
more than one. quarted of the popu-
lation, instead of supporting like
number of people in foreign coun-
tries. cit is condition that con-
fronts us, net a theory"
The States of New York and New
Jersey are large manufacturing cen
tiers these two States having in 1880,
$1,335,o76,o32, with 32,248,ooo acres
area worth as much money in 1880
as 494, $4,000 acres of land in
twelve Southern States, all attribu-
ted to the fact that nearly one-ffth
of the manufactures of the United
States are in these two Northern
State, while in 1880 in the twelve
Southern States the manufactures
were very small. This shows how
the land owner is enriched by manu-
features.
The aggregate wealth of the
United States in. 1850 was $780,
900, 900 with 23,1o2, 900 population
against 1880, S45,395, ooo,o 900 aggre-
gate wealth-more than Great Brit
ain-the population numbering So,
10000. The increase in wealth in
thirty years has been $37,o65, ooo,-
900. This increase comprised SIo,-
80. 900, 900 in farms, S4,9o5 900, 900
in railroads, S., 900, 900 is factor
les and $2o,5 900 in houses
and sundries.
The population is now between
6 600, 900 and 10000, 900, and is
increasing about 1000, 900 yearly.
The value of the manufactures of
the country in 1890 will have prob
ably increased from $685., 900, 900
in 1880 to between $1,000, 900, 900
and $4,000, 900, 900. The railway
miIage will have increased from 49,
900 miles in 1880 to nearly 100000
miles in 1890. The country is an
nually producing about 5000, ooo,-
900 bushels of grain, of which about
I4.15 finds a market within the
country, besides most of our $8,ooo,-
900, 900 value of manufactures.
The accumulated wealth of the
country in 1890 will have reached,
at the S1,265 900, 900 previous an
nual increase about $58,o35,ooo,ooo,
which will be at the least $40, ooo,-
900, 900 more than the accumulated
wealth of Great Britain.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-10-24
A Medical Opinion on Kissing.

Promiscuous kissing has been in
flnitely more productive of disease
of various kinds than the public ever
dream of, and it is a practice that
should be discountenanced. The
people should con6ne their kissing
propensities to members of their own
families, and even then it is not al
WAYS safe.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-10-24
ALady in South Carolina Writes

My labor was shorter and less painful
than on two former occasion; physicians
astonished I thank you for mothers
Friend" 1t is worth its weight in gold.
Address The Bradfeld Reg. Co., Atlanta,
Ga, for particulars Sold by F. Robinson,
Druggist.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-10-24
awe Point with Pride"

To the "Good name at home won by
Hoods Sarsaparilla. In Lowell, Mass. !,
where it is prepared, there is more of Hoods
Sarsaparilla sold than of all other medicines,
and it has given the best of satisfaction since
its introduction ten years ago. This could
not be if the medicine did not possess merit.
If you suffer from impure blood, try Hoods
Sarsaparilla and realize its peculiar curative
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-10-24
BuckIen's Arnica Salve.

The best Save in the world for Cuts Bruises
Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions and positively cures Piles or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price rs cents per box. For
sale by F. Robinson.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-10-24
For the American Fat Stock Show

For the American Fat Stock Show
to be held at Chicago, Nov. 18th to
2Ist, the c. M. 4 ST. P. Ry, will sell
Excursion Tickets at a fair and a
third for the round trip with so
cents added for admission. Dates
of Sale Nov. nth, I3th, 18th, 10th,
18th, 10Th, Goth, and 2Ist; good to
return within 5 days from date of
Sale.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-10-24
Defect in Educational System.

Perhaps the most serious defect of
the system of liberal education now
prevalent in the United States is sits
lack Of truly progressive character.
1t is full Of fits and starts. 1t is too
disjointed and fragmentary. This is
partly because there are no settled
principles of procedure, fixing the
order and amounts of the studies;
and PARTLY because there is no power
which can secure teachers that know
precisely what they are expected,
fitted and permitted to teach. The
consequence is that the different
years of school life too much resem
BILE the different successive sessions
of our legislatures. Milton some
where describes the process of leg
islation as "hatching lie with the
heat of jurisdiction Fortunately,
the process also consists in killing
the brood of lies already Matched by
previous legislation. Now the pro-
cess Of education in this country is
by nc means so bad in this regard as
the process of legislation; but in GER
tain respects the former too much
resembles the latter-Prof. George
Trumbull Laid, of Yale College, in
.Scr1bner.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-10-24
Pleasant Prairie.
Paris.

d. M. Jones, Chairman ....P. O., Union Grove
Louis G. Williams, Town Clerk. .........P. o. Paris
George Price Treasurer. .......P. O., Bristol
VIM. E. Heidersdorf, Assessor. ......P. o., Somers
Henry Biehn Jr., Supervisor. ...... Paris
Jacob Windish -. ....... Justice of the Peace
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-10-24

Joseph r. Hyde, Chairman, P. O., Bassetts Station
VIM. Williams, Town Clerk. P. o., Bassetts Station
Henry Benedict Treasurer. P. O., Bessetts Station
John Elverman, Assessor. p O., Bassetts Station
VIM. w 1ncheH, Supervisor. -. -. -. Wilmot
SENECA Wing, Supervisor. -Bassetts Station
w. II. Wilcox. ........... 49,. Justice of the Peace
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-10-24
Take Your Choice.

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the PHILADELPHIA weekly PRESS
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We CAN FURNISH YOU the WEEKLY
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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-10-24
Bristol.
Brighton.

D. L. Burgess, Chairman. .....--....P.O O., Salem
Joshua Dixon, Town Clerk. p. o., Kansasville
Nicholas Leinen, Assessor ...-P. O.. Kansasville
Valentine Eppers, Supervisor. ---........ Brighton
G: F. Stanley. Supervisor. 800. Brighton
Michael kemen, Constable. -......... Brighton
w. E, McVicar, Henry Swantz Justices of the Peace
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-10-24

Thomas Bailey Aldrich, says a
New York correspondent, is a lucky
journalist, and has never been forced
by circumstances to work for liv-
ing. He likes to entertain his
friends, and is perfectly competent
and able to entertain everybody he
receives, no matter what their sta
ton in life. He is absolute ruler as
an editor, and has strong ideas
about style. He has penchant for
set phrases, and he has a prepared
list of communicated words and
phrases which, if found in a manu-
script, almost invariably means that
it will never be put in type in Mr.
Aldrich's establishment.
Somebody says that Mrs. Frank
Leslie sleeps in black silk sheets, the
top one hemstit ched and run with
coral ribbons to match the beautiful
night robe of ebony silk. The pill
lows are cased in black silk, and
over the couch pendent the chan
delier hangs a cluster of Spanish
rosariet carved from fragrant wood
and joined with bits of jade. Her
bath is study in custard colored
thing. The trimmings are done in
plated silver, all the plumbing is
open. the tub is coffin-shaped and
pictures ornament the walls.
The South American delegates
were shown the large manufacturing
establishments in New England last
week. A spool and cotton mill in
Willmantic, which covers three and
a half acres of ground, and which
1900 operatives, chiefly
young women was shown the dele
gates. The average wages of these
operatives is Sc per week; they
mostly live at home. This is said
to be the largest establishment of
the kind in the world.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-10-24
How to Tell a Counterfeit Bill

Takes a United States bill Of any
denomination and hold it up to the
light, and you will see two lines run
ming entirely across it lengthwise.
Upon examination you will find
these to consist of a silk thread, a
red one and blue one. Every gen
uine bill has this mark of genuine
ness. Without these marks a bill
may be put down as counterfeit no
matter how good the engraving on
it. No paper mill dare make that
sort of paper, and that is the gov
ernment's only~protection on its cur
renCy.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-10-24
Complete and Permanent.

In the early part of last year I had a
violent attack of rheumatism, from which 1
was confined to my bed for over three
months, and at times was unable to turn my
self in bed, or even raise the cover A
nurse had to be constant attendance day and
night. l was so feeble that what little nour-
ishment took had to be given me with a
spoon. was in constant agony, and sleep
was entirely out Of the question except when
l was under the influence of opiates.
After calling in the best local physicians,
and trying all other medicines without re-
ceiving any benefit, was induced by friends
TO try Swift's Specific u.s. S. ST.. l discon-
tinued all other medicines, and took a
course of S. S. S.-thirteen small bottles,
which effected complete and permanent
cure. L. c. Bassett,
FL Dorado Kansas
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-10-24
AN EATING SORE.

Mr. G. B. McLemore, prominent and
influential citizen of Henderson, Texas,
writes under date of August 23rd, 1850, as
follows:
"For eighteen months had an eating
sore on my tongue was treated by the
best local physicians, but obtained no relief,
the sore gradually growing worse. l con-
Guided finally to try S ). S, and entirely
cured after using few bottles
You have my cheerful permission to pub
lish the above statement for the benefit of
those similarly afflicted c. B McLe-
more, Henderson, Texas.
Treatise on Blood and skin diseases mail
ed free. Swift Specific Co. Atlanta, Ga.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-10-24

SOrRAers.
Salem.

n. M. Burgess, Chairman. .......P.O O., Salem
J. F. Thompson. Town Clerk. ......P. O., Wilmot
a. Fl. kruckman, Town Treasurer =. p. O., Wimot
Ward Bloss, Supervisor. Salem
+. Bralnard, Supervisor. Observation-Disclosures. Wilmot
F. J Owen, "A. Van Alstine. Justices of the Peace
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-10-24

The new Racine Catholic Hospi
tai (St Mary's) was dedicated or
Friday of last week. St. Luke's
Episcopal Hospital at Racine is q
commodious building and has been
established a number of years.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-10-24

Parents should be careful that their child
rem do not contract colds during the fall or
early winter months Such colds weaken
the lungs and air passages, making the child
much more likely to contract other colds
during the winter 1t is this succession of
colds that causes catarrh and bronchitis or
paves the pay for consumption Should
cold be contracted, loose no time but cure it
as quickly as possible Afifty cent bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will cure any
cold in few days and leave the respiratory
organs strong and healthy For sale by ].
B. Starkweather & Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-11
Washinyt Liked by Britishers.

In the old days, when Washington
was but big village, the post Of min
lister TO the United States was the least
liked Of all the chief diplomatic ap-
pointments, but now that W ashington is
beautiful city, and the Mecca of the
best people ofthe union, things are very
different, With "a stipend Of $4,000 a
year and allowances, an excellent house.
good society, a charming climate, and
no laws of the Modes and Persiaus as to
entertaining, the Washington legation
is an enviable billet. Sir Edward
Thornton was n sad man the day he
turned his back on the red-brick house
on Connecticut avenue. Except in war
time Lord Lyons liked Washington very
much, and Lord Sackville was not dis
contented with his lot until he delivered
himself facile prey to the willy Muir
Gibson. London World.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-11
Found Pirate Treasure.

James NJ. Eddy Of Providence. II. l.,
has been digging for Capt. Md treas
ure, and turned up an iron kettle full OF
Spanish silver coins OF he beach adj DIN
ing his farm opposi.e the summer resort
Westpoit
He denies that his grandfather ever had
anything TO do with pirates, or that his
father ever told him of the buried treas.
ure. Is said that two ears ago he be-
came the possessor of piece Of parch'
ment that apparently had served as a
drum head. AM which had been C. nyert-
ed into a chart purpOr,ing 10 describe the
10 a ion of three lots OF burr gold silver
and other valuables cached by pirate
many years ago.
lie declares it Will be an easy matter to
find the rest of the wealth. One Of the
two undiscovered treasures is st ted in
the chart to be gold con aud the other
q Almonds or iewelry. The unearthed
treasure. Mr.. Eddy says, will stay where
1t Is until he Gets ready TO secure 1t. The
da es on the silver ranged from 17Sl &c
1851, showing that 1t is not part OF
Capt Kidds long-sought treasurt. Mr..
Eddy will not tell his theory, but says il
Is q pila treasure.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-11
The First Cant lever Bridge.

The most unique bridge in Japan is
the monkey bridge that one sees in the
Kofukaido before reaching the town OF
Kofu, writes a st. Louis Globe CORE
spondent. 1t spans a narrow chasm
over roaring stream, and is the first
cantilever bridge in the world. antedat-
ing the Niagara patented novelty by
the trihe of century or more in years.
Whether the Niagara engineers ever
saw a picture of the famous monkey
bridge, with its bracketed ends. is the
question. The condescending tourist
often, on seeing the photographs Of this
bridge, exclaims: why. that's CAN'T
lever bridge. Have the Japanese taken
that up so quickly?" They took it up
a century ago, however.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-11
4 SOvereip1l.

A young man with the breezy air and
the pure, fresh odocs o. lawn and hillside
about his vernal ngure came to town Fri
morning AM, growing aweary about
noon, chased va rant circus an three
quarters of mile before he caught it,
and then the door was locked and he
coul mt get In. / g brace up, turned
the badge Of his marching club out where
all nigh see IT. aid said tat the prou
and naughty, the pam cred darlings of
fortune, the princes and kings and the
ghty ones OF earth might ride in str ct
cars If the wishe II, but ior h IN, he wa
free born and would walk ths ear h erect
as one who trod his own dom lin and paid
{ ibutr TO no man, all. ha And so sa IN :.
he wrapped the drapery Of the dewalk
aho him and lay down TO dreamless
dreams -BuIdette.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-11
LiYU DOCS LONG JOURNEY.
New York Chinanen's Preparations ia
Make % Pleasant.

| new YORK Shtnaineu's Preparations to
I Make % Pleasant.
In the rear OF the undertaking es ablIsh-
ment % 80 Mot street, n. T., the other
morning was presented a strange scene.
/ Cinnamon, mus cans and lnquisiti,e per
sons Of all nationalities and cree Is moved
about the dmly Ugh g place and were
Kept In order by half dozen policemen.
The wooden cell ng was hung in black
and white and curiously cut draperies OF
! plain black ornamented the walls. Near
the farther end OF the room on black
covered dias was casket which contained
the embalmei rema rs Of Ii Yu Doc, the
general of the Black Flags. The recepta-
Gle was of red cedar covered with broad
clio h, and the trimmings were of solid
silver. plate Oh the top read:
Ii Yu Doc
Died Oct. 10, 1883,
Aged 81 years.
We meet on the level,
We part on the square
BY the side OF the casket was a long
stick covered with yellow cloth bearing
emblema ic characters. Thi, was To serve
ladder upon which the dead general
was to mount to the skies. Obong pieces
OF cardboard, bearing hieroglyphics, were
scattered about the dead mans head and
shoulders. There were also playing cards
there that the departed might pass away
the time pleasantly on his journey heav-
onward. Two feet apart from each other
and in front OF the casket ere three pine
tables. On the first were dishes of can =
died fruit and piles of oranges The sec
ond table almost groan d under the Wright
OF roasted pig On each side of the
porker were pillows OF chrysanthemums
and peonies. On the third table were
served bowls of rice, I'm which stood burn
ing Oss sticks and Sc eral ordinary wax
candles Chopsticks an diminutive tea
cups were laid on the other side Of the ia
BILE All that the first and second tables
contained will be placed on the grave of
Gen. boo hat he n a MOI want for food
should he awake.
About o o'clock a number Of China
men began to dress themselves in long
muslin gowns. -Four of them were blue,
with white belts. The others. four in
number. also donned SUPPLIES, with blar k
belts. These were the relatives Of the
dead man, and the peculiar costumes were
meant to indca their great sorrow.
These chief mourners ranged themselves
along the side of the room and soon began
chanting a wierd song. Suddenly the
ban started he dead march from Saul
and contin cd playing for 10 minutes
Meanwhile additional oss sticks were
placed in the rice bowls and the Cinnamon
bowed low and chanted dirge.
Tie music attracted or at crowds, and
Mott street for cons derable distance
was lined with people. Every window in
the ne ighbOrhood was open, and heads
We're thrust from them. When the "Meli-
can music had ceased a Chinese band
played funeral march, which was al
most deafenlng. This was cont nued,
with fire. ,uent interruptions to allow the
chief mourners time 10 make their devo-
tons, until l O'Clock. when the funeral
procession S arted. From the undertake
ers the procession proceeded to Evergreen
cemetery, where the iutermept took place.