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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-09-30
An Assistant Conductor.

Oh, she was an A / Conneaut belle, Of
the Every first water, /" or more and she
married a regular fair-haired !" swell, "
who clerked in a dry-goods store. And
he clerked, and he clerked, till at last
he fell into trouble with some of the
money; and they went out West, in
way, folks tell, not particularly funny.
And after time the belle came home,
the old folks for to see; and the neigh
bors asked when they found she'd come,
what her husbands biz might be 2"
" Oh, he is railroad man now, she
said Assistant CONDUCTOR, said she !;
but some one asked, as he shook his
head, what the dickens that might be.
And then, with that high old ssstyle " of
hers, she answered the Interrogation
g He assists in Stacking the speed of the
cars when the train approaches sta
ton. '-Ashto6atlo (Ohio) Meas.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-09-30
CHANGERS WELCOME.

fRead at the late meeting of the Pathological Asso-
citation, in Chicago, by Mr.. Welch.l
<sWise men from the East !" we welcome you here,
TO cur plain, backwoods banquet, our rough West
ern cheer;
though we've few Boston knickknacks to grace our
rough boards,
We have piled on the best this poor shantv affords
Our food is corn dodger and flesh of the swine;
Our champagne's made of corn; of barley our wine.
We ride in farm wagons, we sleep !" shuck !"
And your Boston-made hats are too small for our
heads.
we are out on the border, and do not propose
TO match you in living or wearing store clothes,
We strive to take comfort, and lightly we prize
Your tIlree-story boot heel or paper neck-ties
We are all border rufians, and proud of the name,
We have staked out our lot, and we call it our
claim,
We are armed to the teeth, and our teeth are nome
made;
We can fight if we must, though it is not our trade
Daniel Boone was the Trojan who first sought our
The rifle and hask the Penates he bore;
While most of our classics-and they are but few
Were composed by the Choctaws, the Pawnees, and
Sioux.
Though awkward our manners, and barbarous our
speech
Though our words pain your ears like the savages'
screech;
Before you condemn with scorn with sneer.
Think how far It's TO Boston, and don't be severe.
know fond mother. who assures her three boys,
If they grow up in virtue and make no loud noise,
Say Eyes, ma'am, and No, sir" be very precise
In backing their shoes and keeping them nice;
If they learn all their lessons and keep at the head
And each night say their prayers they jump into
bed.
If they never rob birds nests and never tell lies
They shall all go to Boston instead of the skies.
Our Common you've seen; you can walk there fo
hours
You may tread on the grass you may pluck thu
wild flowers
You may smoke there at will, and at every hal
mile
There's nothing to hinder enjoying smile.
And now, boys, take our hands; they are hardene,
by toll,
They are moistened by sweat, they are blackene'
by soil,
Go with us toour huts; there's no lock on the door
And we,l make field bed OH the soft prairie floor
Though you're Jews, still you're welcome to dra1
from well,
Though to spies, if an hungered, still food will W
sell.
and you'll fnd your corn-money each man in hi
sack,
And Wen give you Goshen if you will com
back.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-09-30
Mr.. A. I. Stewart and His Clerks.

had an interesting chat with one Of
Stewards clerks, regarding the business
habits of his wonderful employer. He
tells me that the cold Man, as they
style him, is in New York every day at
o'clock a. M, stays an hour or SO, rides
to the wholesale store, and drops into the
retail establishment again at 4:30, re-
manning until 6. He has most wonder
full memory, and while he never forgets q
mistake, he is prompt to recognize and
reward those who take an interest in his
business and attend to it with the care
and vim that he considers it demands.
My informant says that Stewards is the
best retail house to work for, both as re-
CARDS pay and advancement. He quoted
numerous instances in which men had
risen by attention to business, most
notably the present superintendent of
the largest retail establishment in the
world. Mr.. Stewart prizes the services
of this former parcel boy so highly, that,
in addition to the splendid salary he pays
him, he has given him the title deeds of
house in New York valued at $50, 600.
Mr.. Stewart does everything on grand
scale, as BELTS his reputation. When
the clerks were sent from his New York
store to the Saratoga one, they had a
palace car and sleeping car for tEeir ex-
elusive accommodation. They all lodge
III one of Stewards cottages, take their
meals at hotel, and Mr. Stewart foots
the bill. He has also on several occa-
sions sent carriages on Sunday afternoons
to take them out riding. baltimore
HHzett4
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-09-30

to work SO rapidly that in steady light
its spokes appear to blend and become
individually invisible. It being da-k
and the wheel rapidly revolving as
above, when flash of lightning occurs
the wheel will appear to the eye motion
less, every spoke being distinctly and
separately visible and still. This was
first observed by Wheatstone, and is re-
corded by him, in coniur elton with 9th
er similar experiments, as conclusive
proof that the duration Of the flash is
excessively brief.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-09-30
Quick as a Flash.

A large flash of lightning, distinctly
seen, often leaves upon the mind the i'm
preston that it has lasted fully a second
or more, but it is proved that such is
not the fact. It's velocity is at the rate
of 288, 900 miles per second. The ut
most duration Of flash from beginning
to end is estimated not to exceed the
sixteenth part of a second, though re-
tanned upon the retina SO much longer.
This may be proved during storm on
a perfectly dark night by setting wheel
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-09-30

SPEAKING of the fall trade the New
York Tribune says In all departments
there is fair activity, with better prom
Use, while in some business is more
stable aud better than at any time since
the panic. Early as it is, the improve
ment upon the trade of last fall is.very
marked.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-09-30
A LOCUST BANQUET.

Grassh0ppers in Soup, Batter-Cakes,
Baked, Roasted, and Fricasseed.
In the Oriental countries, the tradi-
tional region of locust devastation, the
destroying insects are largely used as
food, thus compromising loss with actual
benefit The wild son of the desert can
say, defantly:
Yea, even the wasting locust swarm,
Which mighty nations dread
To me no terror brings nor harm
make OF them my bread.
Gould the more civilized appetite OF
our Western fellow-citizens appreciate
the flavor of the grasshopper (Rocky
Mountain locust prepared in divefs
dishes, one way would be found to miti-
gate the calamity of their devouring pres
ence in the land. The Warrensburg
mo NeDs says that the actual expert.
ment of this insect food was recently
made in that city-a very thorough ex-
pertinent, certainly and it was claimed
to be success.
Yesterday afternoon Messrs. Riley and
Straight determined to test the cooked
locust question In regard to It's adapta-
bility as food for the human stomach.
Getting wind of the affair, and being al
ways in haste to indulge in free feeding,
we made bold to intrude ourselves on
our scientific friends. We found boun-
teous table spread, surrolnded by the
gentlemen named, accompanied by Mrs.
Straight and Miss Maltby.
Without much waste of ceremony
there were five persons seated, and we
were helped to soup, which plainly
showed its locust origin, and tasted like
chicken soup, and it was good; after sea-
soning was added, we could distinguish
| delicate mushroom favor-and it was
better. Then came batter cakes, through
which locusts were well mixed.
/ The soup had banished prejudice and
sharpened our appetites for this lesson,
and batter-cakes quickly disappeared
also. Baked locusts were then tried
(plain 'hoppers without grease or condi-
ments), and either with or without ac-
compartments it was pronounced an ex-
cellent dish.
The meal was closed with dessert Ia
John the Sophisticated locusts and
honey-and, if we know anything, we
can testify that that distinguished Scrip
ture character must have thrived on his
rude diet in the wilderness Of Judea. =
Boulder (COI.) NeaOs.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-09-30

Mr.. MUHCHAUsEN, who makes soap n
Montreal, furnishes his own I've, OF
course.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-02-16
The Grand Jury Bill.

The bill passed by the House of Represen-
tstives reducing the number of grand
jurors, and providing that they shall
meet but twice q year, is doubtless
intended as a measure of economy; but,
judging from its terms, it will prove the
most expensive legislative experiment for
the populous counties that. is likely to be
adventured at the present meeting of our
law makers. Unless the bill provides for
bringing criminals 10 trial by some
other process than indictment, prisoners
between the meetings of the grand jury at
an expense largely exceeding the present
pay of grand jurors. Jail fees are a
heavier burden than jury fees. At the
present statutory price the county pays
$40 per week for the board of each prisoner,
to which must be added the cost of fuel,
bedding and medical attendance In case of
precise data for an estimate, but is confident
that there is no exaggeration in placing
the amount at present paid by Msrion
county for keeping prisoners in jail at
$4,000 per annurn-sndlthis with Criminal
Court In constant session and a meeting of
the grand jury each month. Ifthe House bill
should pass the Senate, this county must
wall In an acre lot to hold a six months ac-
emulation OF Jail birds, and expend in the
neighborhood of 100000 per year ior board
and other outlsys incidental 10 keeping
them. Under the present law, the pay of the
grand Jurors of Marion county can not ex-
coed $500 per annum, and 1t would
seem a mistaken effort at economy to spend
twenty times as much in summering and
wintering over a small army of criminals
awaiting semi-annusl meeting of tine grand
jury, in the effort to save a fragment
of the cost of the present system.
This view of the bill merely presents its
disadvantages as an economical measure.
The cruelty and injustice of it, however, are
much more serious detects than the extravs-
CANT expenditure it entails. 1t cuts
off the accused from that opportunity for
prompt vindication which Is the most
precious boon that can be granted to an in
nocent man. To speak out plainly, it vio-
lstes Section IL of Article 1 of the constitu-
ton of the state, which provides as follows :
'Justice shall be administered freely and
without purchsse;completely and without de-
NAL; speedily and without delay" 1t may be
urged in reply to these objections that the dis
erection granted to the courts to call a session
of the grand jury will obviate all difficulties
in regard to delay and the accumulation of
business; but II the court exercises Its dis
erection so largely as to afford relief then tho
measure simply becomes nsllity.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-02-16

ths reconstruction policy carried ont
only In places where 1t results I'm
putting .suinority in control. Where At on
crates for the good of a state it is to be cast
aside. Great creait is due the House of Rep
resentatives for the Stand which it is about
to take against the proposition of the presi-
dent to plunge Arkansas into this slough Of
despond in which Louisiana is wallowing.
and partizan newspapers like the Journal
also deserve all praise Tor protest
ing against the latest proposed iDfamy.
The political lesson to be drawn from the
method IN which the Gu rious device for seccr-
Ing perpetual power put in the constitutions
OF tho reconstructed states has plagued it's
inventors, is plain. Knavery and petty party
trickery never pay in the long run. Broad.
honest craftsmanship is the only means
TOR attaining prosperity and perp6tuating
power
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-02-16

There is a question, not new, nor is it yet
settled, In regard to education conducted by
the state. To what extent is 1t Legitimate or
desirable for the state to undertake the work
ofeducstionf Some prominent men in the
schools, among them President White OF
Cornell, are dazzled by the brilliant idea Of
one vast and homogeneous system, begin
ming with the humble district school, and
rising through all grades and branches TO
the climax of grand national uDiver-
sity, from which, through bureau,
shall gN 'ortu the controlling iahn-
encss WHICH give character 20 the
education of the nation There is
something grand, perhaps sublime, about
these stupsndoss machines, which, like the
iilimitabls universe, are all united into
complex but harmonious whole. The same
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-02-16
The National Grange.

The conduct of the National Grange, In
session at Charleston, will prove somewhat
OF surprise to the country. 1t would seem
that the organization is about to urge upon
the government a policy altogether at
variance with the principles which the
grangers have hitherto professed. That the
grange should pronounce distinctly in favor
OF making the centennial celebration q
great national holiday, and should endesvor
to secure appropriate facilities for the expo
sition of the agricultural produces OF the
land is natural enough. Such 8. labor
In the interest of the vast
producing classes of the country Is BETTING
the association claiming to represent the
American farmer. But the resolution ask
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-02-16

The Senate, by a non-partissn vote,
passed bin Thursday providing for the
admission OF negro children into the white
schools, In cases where there are not
enough ooiored children to form sepa-
rate school. The Sentinel is heartily glad
that such a step has been taken. Here IN
Indiana the preponderance of the white
people Is so marked that no race issue can
exist, and while it is reasonable to have. as
provided by the present law, separate
schools where they are within reach, the
coIored people should not be left in cases
where there are but one or two negro
children in q district to growu up in ignorance.
or else have private tutors provided for them
and that is the only choice afforded by the
law as 1t now exists. Practically, the peo
pie OF Indiana are granting every
day under the influence OF their
natural generosity the privileges which this
law grants, and legislation which follows
popular custom is always safe. 1t is only
when the law goes in advance of public opin-
ION that there is any danger of its meeting
with opposition.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-02-16

The Senate has done its part toward set
Ting the vexed question in regard to the
number and location of the insane ssylums.
The Sentinel ieels that its duty is done in
securing the establishment of such
institutions; as to their location 1t
has been rather careless, not even assuming
the championship of the natural and eco
nonical plan suggested by the governor for
uniting q new asylum for the chronic In
sane with the state asylum In this
CITY, The only criticism which the
Sentinel is inclined to make on the
action of the Senate is that that body has
been, If anything, over generous. We only
asked for one asylum and they propose to
give Us two. Itwculd be well in providing
for the buildingof these institutions and
IheIr management to take into cOu-
sideration the prejudice which Is
growing among physicians against
great structures, half palace and half prison,
for the chronic insane. The new theory
thst such patients are happier and healthier
in the open country air, and in smaller
buildings, more nearly resembling com.
Portable homes should receive due atten-
.ticn
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-02-16

The course of Gov. Tilden and the New
York legislature in welcoming William
Cullen Bryant with elusive Inequalities, on
the occasion of his visit to the capital of the
Empire state, is supposed to have
peculiar political meaning. 1t is thought
that Bryant, who has already broken
With the administration, may possibly con-
template returning to the ranks of the
democracy, and every disposition is shown
TO give him a hearty reception His
desertion would be a severer blow to
the republican organization than the
disaffection of Greeley and Summer, ga
he would carry off with him that
large, sound and conservative element of the
party, which takes no very prominent share
In politics, and yet gives weight and re-
specssbility to whatever movement 1t Is al
lied with. Among the cool, calm and we'll
to-1o men of New York Bryant has been
for years sort of oracle, and, as
his course will be guided simply by sense
of what Is right, his example will be exc
tensively followed. His influence is due to
his pure, strong character, aud eminent
dDlllbttS. IL may 10 ehos LII 49,
refuse to join the democracy. as he
has shown great reluctance to re-
turn to that organization. although
long dissatisfied with the management Of
the republican party. His paper has spent
ten months of the year lately in finding fault
with every thing done by the men in power.
and during the remaining two months has
fought fercely TO help to maintain them
in position. It certainly is unbeccming
FOR the Post and its editor to continue TO
practice such an anomalous policy much
longer. Mr.. Brysnt's principles In regard
to Southern affairs, free trade and the
finances are identical with those of the re-
cognized leaders of the democracy, ard he
should join with them in fighting
for his opinions instead OF working to de-
feat them as heretofore. The only issue
which separated kim from the old party,
the slavery question, is now disposed of, and
a return to his former love would be
graceful close TO his political life.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-02-16

nearly everything within the range Of
! legislation: the SfandiA,g committees unioaded
Soa1 wors new ana eo,Isc,on 70 io
taxes In Logau5port, and also OF towns In Union
county TO give Landlords lien on crops raised
by tenant: TO improve hal'bors and walls az
the expense of adjacent pfoper<y; TO amend the
act for the incorporation of citieV; TO sbste III
sances ln cities; two bills 10 nx speeinc rates o.
fare and freight railroads.; TO leyaliZe certain
elections in Knightstown: defining The powers
collection Of delinquent taxes; - pro-
OF the principal, etc; large number of pills
passed the second reading and were disposed
of In regular course; the day slosed with a
spirited debate ON the publication OF delinqueut
TAX iisis; the bill proposing TO allow 20 cents
per tract was amesded by the committee 10 ~
developed under the lead OF Senator Rhodes.
MOI 10 publish deli.quent ltsts at ali; ths
oirectlon. but no vote on the main question
was reached before the hour 10 astourn arrived.
HoUsE-Another bill extending the jurisdic-
ton Of justices Of the peace was laid ont, and
former judges given another back set: a bill ap-
propriating $500 annually % the Horticultural
society was passed; the bill appropr1afine 81
oO 10 pay the Indebtedness Of the Normal SckooF
and providing Tor an addition OF 800 to tbe
annual appropriations already made. was r.
conhhmltitd with instructions 10 amend BY
sulhlng out the additional 22propria ron over
and above the amount necessary 10 paw the
oeot OK the institution. The drainage act
passed providing Hq that era S,i ,u Tes
snail consist OF seven persons aud shall meet
seml-annually at 81 per day. The ipsurarc e-
Jaw Jaw was SO amended as TO relieve benevolent
insurance companies from filing statements
WIN the auditor, and paying that & fee. Con-
siderable buncombe was INDUCED in on the
question OF aojourning for the night.
SATURDAY
SESATE.-All the House bills transmitted TINS,
lar were read first time Reports of committees
were made on a respectable list of bills. One or
two un1mportanDt bills were introduced Inn
mediately after dinner the Senate adjourned TO.
O'Clock on Monday.
HoUsE.-The question OF requiring railroads.
10 fence their right of way was discussed and,
made the special order for Wednesday. The
committee on fees and salaries reported favor.
ably on the bill TO reduce the governors salary
TO 5000, and the report was adopted. The COM
mlttee on benevolence reported unfavorably on
the bill providing for two asylums for The in
sane and as a substitute therefor reported a bill
providing for added accommodations on the
present site. for the benefit Of incurablss; the
report was concurred in. resolution TO exempt
soldiers from paying road tax and working
thereon was voted down, the majority of the
members with con stituents Of that characterex-
planning their vote with all the gravity the occa-
sion required. A number of Senate bills were
cad the first time, and number of House bills
were referred 10 committees In the afternoon
there was no quorum, and the House adjourned.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-02-16
Uas Ssmtimsi.
TUESDAY. FEBRUARY ls.
elsewhere the defense of The Hon.

Elsewhere the defense Of the Hon.
Morton G. Hunter to the charge
brought against him in connection with
the Memphis 4 El Paso railroad, Is
given, together with the comment of
hi organ on the subject. Public opinion
which has been held in suspense on this mat
ter by special request may now fall The
Sentinel will proceed to state that its sus-
pended opinion was that Mr.. Hunter had
been guilty of conduct unbecoming a con-
gresham in accepting what was In reality
bride tor his Official Influence. He was also
guilty IL corsenting to act as an attorney, as
the cant of the day puts it, in corrupting
others. This paper agrees with the Terre
Hsuts Express that Mr.. Hunters defense is
fiimsy and unsatisfactory.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-02-16

SESATE.-Several petitions and memorials
we're presented on different topics, embracing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-04
MaIlomell loraI Menus.

Nothing of importance was transacted at the
regular meeting of the city council on Monday
evening last. The council adjourned for one
week, and meetings will probably be held weekly
in order to close up the business Of the year. pre-
vous to the annual meeting on the first Monday
Of March. A condensed statement Of the financial
condition of the city will probably be made for
the information Of the people at an early day. 1t
is always desirable to have such a statement sub
mtted near the close of each municipal year, in
stead of waiting for the printing of the annual re-
rots.
Tiger engine company No 4, Of this city, have
a new and elegant sign, executed and presented
by Mr.. Blackman, of the firm of c. Beale & Co,
one of the most artistic painters on the river. The
Foreman responded in behalf of the company,
thanking Mr.. B. for his acceptable gift, and assur
ing him that his generous contribution was duly
appreciated, and that the donor would ever be
held in grateful remembrance by the entire com
pany and fire department generally.
There were specimens of pretty square trottih;
to say nothing about huntington the river race
course on Tuesday afternoon last. Quite null
titade gathered to witness the sport.
Nelson says that on the whole Candlemas day
was indicative of milder weather for the balance
of the winter. So mote it be.
Masqueraders enjoy their annual festival at
Wilson Hall this evening.
The rain Of Wednesday gave our streets
and sidewalks a treacherous tendency, and &C.
cording to the experience Of many decided
doCa5rod inclination, quite humiliating.