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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09
PHE "NICHINE" IN POLITICS.

As the Kenosha ring has already begun
to pull the wires for next falls campaign,
and are making up their slate, we think the
following article from the New York
Observer timely and worthy of the consid-
Grafton of both Republicans and Democrats /:
This curious combination of words is now
In constant use. It's origin is modern, though
the thing signified has been in use from the
beginning of parties. Politicians and states.
men have discussed the merits Of the caucus
system, but it has come to be regarded as q
necessary evil. 1t has, however, as grave
objections to it as the machine, both Of them
being instrumentalities to limit liberty Of
action in the political party.
The " machine is combination Of schem.
ing politicians, managers and leaders, who
put in nomination for the party such men as
they prefer, thus forestalling the wishes Of
the people, and compelling them to take the
machine candidates or 80 vote az TO help the
opposition. In this city each party, and
each faction of party has its clique, or
combination of managers, generally profess
sional politicians, who give their time to it,
making money out of the party, and putting
up such candidates as will be the best for
their purposes, without the slightest consid-
GRAFTON for the public good. We have no
reason TO suppose that this abuse prevails
in this city more viciously than in others.
1t is the present vice all over The United
States.
And it is next TO ON impossibility to work O
reform. Party discipline cannot be main.
tanned without selection Of candidates. and
their election promoted by drilling voters to
fall into line and support the party. And
as parties are inevitable un0er free govern.
ments, it comes TO pass that a few adroit and
often unscrupulous men get the control and
run them for their own private interests.
To abate this nuisance, If not TO destroy il
utterly, it is only necessary for good men to
take an active part in the machinery of par
ty politics. Having for the most part re.
tired from the preliminary arrangements.
they have left the party in the hands of the
politicians who now " run the Machine -
Sometimes the people rise in their righteous
wrath, and by voting for the opposing can
didate, express their disapprobation Of the
nomination. But this ispaying heavy pen.
atty for independence, as they thus elect a
man to whom they are opposed in politics.
Yet this is better than to allow the nma.
chine men TO impose an unfit man upon
the party.
There are honest and intelligent men in
numbers sufficient to break up this system.
We often appeal to them before elect ion to
be true to their principles and to vote for
only upright and faithful men But it is
easier and better to throw ones influence
into politics beforehand. to break up this
clique of trading politicians, 10 assert the
rights Of the entire party in every district
to have voice in the nomination OF candi-
dates, and so purify the stream by making
the fountain pure.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09
EDUCATIONAL.
D. i. MAuOSEY.
TEACHERS MEETING.

TEA CEERS' MEETING.
There viii b, meeting OF The teachers
of the Western Division, in the basement Of
the Congregational church, at Slem Station,
on Saturday. bee. 10, commencing at 10
o'clock
PROGRAMME.
1900 -Aleasuremenis--C S. Anderson.
ll:0s--Primary Reading--Mary Call
l:i5--9onnectiyes-F Bassett.
200-Veuses Of Sectionalism, particularly
between the North and South Of The United
Stases-A F. Grant.
800-Qusry Box, Reports of Schools
Discussions, sc.
Teachers should make special use of the
Query Box asking only questions upon
whicA they desire information.
We shall call few Teachers Meetings this
winter, bal viii endeavor TO make each one
of supreme interest.
Inorder that the meetings be most highly
profitable, every teacher must attend.
In that school where lady teacher is
employed, it should be the duty of the Dis.
trict Board to see that way is provided for
their teacher to attend the meetings. All
those interested in educational work are in
vited to attend.
f. W. HELMS, Y. T. ". D.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09
NE WSPAPER ENGLISH.

Teachers, give these sentences to
your language classes for correction:
A literary treat is upon us. Mr..
John Fiske, Of the university of Har-
ward, will soon begin on q course of six
lectures in this city.
Senator Carpenter, who has been re-
ported quite sick in Washington is
rapidly improving and is now out OF
danger, at which his friends rejoice, he
will be wanted in the next Congress.
Ex-Gov. c. G. Washburn has been
lying very seriously i'll at La Crosse.
1t leads to overwhelming and to ex-
penses which most men can lily afford
without doing an injustice to theil
families.
Potatoes are rather scarce and the
prices are Of an upward tendency.
F'f May his memory ever be green in the
recollections Of Wisconsin men.
Asking that he be furnished the
name, age, heighth, sitting heighth
etc, of children attending our public
schools.
Kate Kane, Esq, the famous lady
Au w SCAg VI 4ul1N 0uHACC1 ID I4ACl1 W 1ttll
in her bill for female deputy sheriff
for Milwaukee county through the
legislature.
His many friends are glad to see him
at home again, where he can hope for
a little needed rest after the exhaust
i've labors Of the winter.
We are requested to notify a meet
ing to be held at the Town Hall,
Thursday evening, at half past seven
o'clock, to consider the matter of cele-
brating the coming Fourth of July.
There is no genuine Republican but
what deeply regrets the present rup-
ture between the New York senator
and the administration.
The most dlabolical attempt to burn
the most valuable portion of the town
that was ever attempted.
But, meeting several friends in the
saloon, he is liable to take aboard bal
last enough to make him top-heavy.
May he be able to come to Wiscon-
sin even II deferred business duties
shall keep him away.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09

One sensible measure has already
been brought up in Congress-that Of
making any attempt upon the Presi-
dents life crime, punishable by life
Imprisonment at hard labor or solitary
confinement. The recent experience
through which we have passed has
taught our representatives that the
life of the President is more valuable
to the country than that of other men,
and that an attempt upon his life is a
blow aimed at the very heart Of the
government. The death of a Presi-
dent will often produce great political
changes, and to encompass this end
there may be influences exerted far
beyond those that are possible in any
other mans case. If Congress will
somehow relieve the President of the
dangerous work Of appointing, merely
from personal preferment or political
purposes, the large number of officers
he now appoints, it will remove one
great element that makes the life of
the President hazardous and fills him
with unnecessary care.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09

Congress will probably do little more
than organize before adjourning for
the holidays. The amount OF real
work accomplished previous to the
holidays is usually so insignificant it is
questionable whether they might not
fix the day Of converting in January
rather than in December.
There are unquestionably important
questions for the present Congress to
deal with if they choose to notice them
There will be struggle over the free
trade question, but free trade is prob
ably not yet strong enough to cope
with protection and its vast interests.
There are constitutional questions
such as the inability" and electoral
count questions that ought to be
noticed, and, if Congressional action
can make these points clearer, it should
be taken. The wide diversity Of opin-
ions as to the meaning of the term Gin
ability" is clearly shown by the essays
Of prominent public man on the SUBJ
ject. The country has come SO close
to needing light on the Constitutional
meaning of this word that it would be
presumed that its Interpretation would
receive prompt attention.
The question of just bankrupt laws
is one that will probably engage the
attention of Congress at an early day.
There has seemed to be disposition
on the part of Congress to avoid con-
test on great national questions and to
engage their powers in trivial matters.
The electoral count problem remains
as unsolyed as ever, although four
years have passed and another presi.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09

Kenosha has a saloon or two. Not
more than one-fourth Of the business
houses, however, have for sale those
delightful 59tceshments known as "rot
gut "kill at the bar" ETC., for which
the sum of five cents per drink must
be paid. Would it not be wise plan
80 offer extra inducements for more re-
sorts of this character in the city by
removing the restrictions on selling
liquor to minorsp The city fathers
would be willing to grant such a
cessation Of hostilities, and thus be re-
fieved from the constant vigilance they
now have to exert to keep these saloons
of ours running straight.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09
Dental election has taken place ii

Dental election has taken place III
that time.
The Civil Service Reform moyem ent
has gained much support during the
past year. The advocates Of reform in
the Civil Service are now counted by
thousands where they were by hum
dreds, and many of o.f strongest and
best men, who have laughed at such a
reform, are now among its firmest sup
porters. tits to be hoped that something
will be done to do away with the pres
ent evil system.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09

6uiteau writhes, gets excited, forgets
his cole, and lets himself out badly
under Judge Porter's close questioning.
The barefaced presumption dodge is
about played out. Experts are coming
To see through the mask, and pronounce
him responsible for his crime. Its the
turning point in the trial. AS soon as
people comprehend that Guiteau is
playing a skilful deception, and that he
Is unearthed by the shrewd questioning
Of Judge Porter, his remarks will cease
to be funny. The outcome Of the trial
ID already foreshadowed. Guiteau is
sure to hang,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09

The happy disposition Of all Of Ire
lands troubles by the operation Of the
land bill and the reductions in rent by
the land court is suffering a temporary
check. The land leagues have recov-
cred from the temporary scare into
which they were thrown by the arrest
of Parnell, Dillon. and others, and al
though the league as an open organ
ization is completely suppressed there
Is now disposition to carry out its
injunction of "no rent" Although
the league is dead, the leaguers still
live, ripe for instruction. The nu-
merous Outrages perpetrated upon
those who have disregarded the
leagues last mandate, in localities
where the league doctrines have gained
the greatest sway, indicate how say
agely the "no rent" principle has sunk
into these people. In England the dis
position is to grant still further powers
to the cabinet and allow the fullest
control Of Ireland, until law, order, and
peace, personal rights, and security of
property, will be fully re-established.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09

The evidence in the Guiteau case is
now nearly all in. A few weeks of
argument, and the jury viii pronounce
upon great mass of testimony that
has been presented to them. The ex-
perts in the case, granting the hypo-
theses made by Scoville to be correct,
almost invariably testify to the mans
insanity. The hypothesis need a lite
looking into, and will undoubtedly get
it. Public opinion isstrongly impress
ed with the assassin's responsibility,
although he is about two-thirds
cracked. Guiteau's own testimony,
has conduct on the witness stand, and
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09

We present to the readers of the
TELEGRAPH this week q very interest
ing letter from Washington from the
able pen Of Col. M. Frank, formerly Of
this city. Col Frank has kindly con-
sented to furnish letters from the Ma
TONS Capital for the TELEGRAPH every
week during the session of Congress.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09

Guiteau will never escape public
vengeance If the jury pronounce him
insane. Why would it not be better
to make him suffer the penalty by le-
SAl forms than to have his neck broken
by mob OF in any other illegal man.
Rer9 No one would feel bad to see
his miserable life terminated. lie has
done about all the good in the world he
can. The government will be able to
and good men to fill their foreign posts,
and all the positions to which he as
ptrel can undoubtedly be we'll filed.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09

The Mormon question has come to
be one that our Representatives in
Congress dread to touch. Notwith-
standing all the unequivocal support
that movement to crash polygamy
would have, Congress either is afraid
OF won't touch the question. It would
seem from the feeling entertained by
all people outside of Utah, that this
disgrace upon our land could not live
a day. And yet it grows year by year.
Proselytizing tours are undertaken by
the Mormon frauds, and from Germany,
France, England, from every little
nook and corner of Europe and even Of
this country, come deluded consorts to
join this disreputable crew. Is it true
that in the factious quarrels of party,
the good OF the country and its self re-
spect are allowed to go a-begging for
some one to take up its cause? 1t is
ABOUT time That some strong measures
be taken to send this disgrace to the
country higher than Gilderoy's kite.
The question Of admitting Cannon, the
Utah Representative, will probably
open the question to the present Con-
gress. Once before that body said no
stone should be left unturned till the
whole gang is rooted out of the coun-
try. 1t is with establishment and dis
gust that Europe has looked upon the
unc0ncern with which America has
looked on and permitted the evil, con-
trary to her laws and an open disregard
Of them. Something should be done
to kin it out, root and branch.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09

There are many reports of disaster
on lake and sea this season. The lake
vessels belonging in this locality seem
TO be getting In in good shape. Some
way the lake does not have an inviting
appearance. 1t looks treacherous and
not to be depended upon. The disaster
that has overtaken many an unfortu-
nate vessel and crew this fall will not,
We hope, be the fate of any too ven.
tuTeS0me Kenoshian.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09

Much talk and surmise on the part
Of the papers failed to assign the true
nan to the Speakership. 1t turns out
to be Joseph W. Keller, of Ohio, a
nan of no great political reputation,
but we'll known as a plain, straight
forward representative, without being
rabid on any point. IIiscock and Kas-
G0n were, it is claimed, not suitable to
the Stalwarts.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09

The following are tie names of pu-
pills not absent during the month of
November in District No. /, Pleasant
Prairie: Upper Form May Shelley,
Maurice Lieber, Matte Maloney, Ar
thur Barter. Middle Forns-Nellie
Maloney, Earl Shelley, Freddie Barter.
Primary Forns-Jay Shelley, CLANCY
Clara Barter, CLANCY finland,
Daisy finland, Ollie Shelley.
ADDIE LIEBER, Teacher,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09

The condition OF Main street during
The recent rainy weather has been
simply horrible. The idea Of doing
away with these periodical inundations
OF Maud by substantial pavement is a
good ore, and ought to be talked up.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09

4 destructive fire occurred at Min
aeapolis on Sunday, involving the loss
Of several lives and nearly half mil
lion Of dollars worth of mill property.
The Gre was accompanied with explo-
sions similar to those that destroyed
the Washburn mill several years ago.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09

Guiteau would rather be hung as a
norderer than be acquitted as fool.
There seems little probability but what
he will have his wishes gratifed,
though there is no telling. A jury is a
mighty uncertain thing.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09

Robert Graham has selected w. H.
Chandler Assistant superintendent Of
Public Instruction. Mr.. Chandler has
for many years been connected with
The educational interests of the state
rs chairman of the Board of Regents
for Normal Schools. As man,
thoroughly posted on the aims and
methods Of our educational system, he
is not inferior to Mr.. Graham. Mr..
GTaham's forte will be the common
schools, Of which no man in the state
possesses o more thorough knowledge.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09

A new "dead lock" is likely to occur
ia the Senate, because Of the stand
taken on the admission Of some newly
elected members.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09

Fond du Lac county is to have q
new $4,000 Court House. Now that
sounds like it. Fond du Lac and
Kenosha counties have enjoyed a
somewhat similar reputation on the
Court House question. Fond du Lac
has had a decided advantage, however,
in possessing a good jail, separate from
the Court House; and the sheriff has
not been compelled to live in a hole
where the stencil is sufficient to asphyx-
late a brass monkey. But Fond du
Lac county proposes to do away with
her old Court House and erect build
ing that they can point to with pride.
Now while il is not to be expected that
Kenosha county will ever erect so
costly county building, not perhaps
one in which pride can be taken, the
present disgraceful. old pile Of stone
and stink ought to be torn down and
respectable quarters for court and
criminal be put up in Its stead. The
old thing is a disgrace to the county,
and not fit for the exception of tramp.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09

An agreeable dressing for the hair, that
will stop Its falling, has been long sought for.
Parker's Hair Bslsam, distinguished for its
purity, fully supplies this want.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09

Contest for Speaker-Ges. Keifer, Of
Ohio, Wins Williams, Of Wisc0a-
SiR-Gaitea0's TTiaJ-The Ladies'
National Capital-Readg for Con
greSs.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09

his apt remarks, are not those Of fool
or a mailman. He is simply a mon.
strosity of egotism and wickedness.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09
Agents wanted for ,he Life ana work u
TO Farmers and ShiDpers.

Butter, Cheese Eggs. Poultry Wild Game Grain.
Honey, Apples, Potatoes, Onions Dried Fruits &C.
Send fos Price List ana Tags
J. Il. PHILLIPS b Co,
81 Greenwich ST., New York,
26m4 General Produce Commission Merchants
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-12-09
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.

[From our Oaon Correspondent.l
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1881-01-15

Alter all, when one comes totLiuk
OF 1t, there are not many homes.-
There are, Of course, iununvrable
places which 60 by the name OF
homes, called 60 Tor want of a bet
ter designation, or because every
body call the place home where he
eats and sleeps but whon you come
down to ;he real sober fact, homes
are comparatively scarce,
a home is a place Of refuge from
the storms, the !ret aud worry OF
life. IL 10 place whele tie nus
band comes home to i sanctuary.
where smiles aud LOVING words an
swer his smiles and !ovIug greeungs.
1t ID a place where the wife rel gns
IN her benignity aud grace it may
not be the grace Of outward beauty,
or cultivation, but OF true woman
hood, where she receives honor and
love even as she gave them both.
1t is place where children are
happier han anywhere else ia the
world, becausi they are tbe choicest
words, he brightest looks and tie
kiudes; acts. Such are not mejor-
ity Of homes as we find them.
How does il happen that when
you see a real home, light, pleas =
ant spot where, every one seems to
be happy where II husband aud
wife have Misunderstanding, no one
seems TO know ;.; where laughter
and smiles are perpetual guests,
why does it strike one az peculiar
and noticeable Simply beca use
they are 50 few Of hem.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1881-01-15

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crowd ppon the hanks 49,. .,,oos,
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muscle STRAINED ~ t,s,o.ol,n.
rate Of speed bp, jennie ,,lb.,.a
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wideuod tbs cl.,ance betg.e, bo,
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1881-01-15

friendship and love that The thought
relnaius "a oblivion until some cir
cunstauce produces recollection oil
1t, but when it does recur to the
mind 1t HIS not power TO excite any
feeling Of disp.easute. With such
regulation Of our thoughts aud pas-
siona, our hyss viii contain ss
gloom and more sunshine. Our
hopes may be raised up to the verge
OF bright realization our ambition
be made the highest and most emo
ohbg our faith be made strong, ali
bound by The golden chain Of love
the iruit Of forgiveness and our bar
que viii glide over The unseen hand
Of ;ac omniPotent aud 1t viii guide
us Past all danger, and as No near
The shining shore we sha.l see the
Golden CITY which viii be our Eter-
nal Home. May We all forgive
and forget.