The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1882-02-03
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Jan. 80, 1882.

Considerable work has been done in
Congress the past week; most Of the
bills and resolutions, which have been
under consideration, are so near of
equal interest to the general public, it
is not easy to name the most promi-
nent. 1t is, therefore, as well to wait
final action on the measures under de-
bate, without at this time attempting
to forecast probabilities. This Con-
greSs has thus far been exempt from
party wrangling, but there have not
been wanting sharp thrusts on issues
other than political, with occasional
sallies Of wit and searcasm, to give
zest. What questions may spring up
hereafter to array the two great ma
tional parties in solid phalanxes against
each other cannot be foretold.
EULoGIEs ON THE LATE SENATOR CAR
PEWTER.
On Wednesday last portion of the
day was set apart in both Houses Of
Congress for the hearing of eulogies on
the life and services of the late Senator
Carpenter, of Wisconsin. The address,
es on occasions of this kind usually
call forth the best efforts from those
who have been designated to speak. 1t
has happened in past years that the
finest passages of which the English
language is capable have been heard in
the pronouncing Of eulogies. Several
of the speeches on Wednesday last
abounded in polished sentences and
in nicely rounded periods. Hon. G. G..
Williams, of Wisconsin, led off in an
appropriate address, clothed in well
chosen words, and impressively deliv-
cred. Humphrey and other members
from Wisconsin followed with eulogiS-
tic addresses and remarks. In the
Senate Cameron, of Wisconsin, deliv-
cred the principal address, which is
highly complimented for it's we'll ex-
pressed sentiments. Senators from
other states followed Mr.. Cameron
with eulogistic remarks.
NS-FASHIONABLE ExTRAv-
AGANCE.
This being the season for receptions,
the mania for extravagant dressing is
epidemic. Newspaper reporters, skilled
in describing ladies' costumes, find
plenty of employment. The presence
of reporter is an indispensable ap-
pendage to a fashionable reception.
The ambition of ladies to have their
elaborate toilets noticed in the papers
is q marked characteristic of the times.
For this there would be less occasion
for criticism, provided unpleasant con-
sequences did not result. Many cases
are disclosed where the ambitious
wife, seconded ny her adoring husband,
has brought financial embarrassment
on the family by the purchase of cost
ly outfits. Most of the ladies like to
appear the most elegantly dressed in
society, especially when what they
wear is infinitely described in the pub
lie journals. Unfortunately there is a
passion for competition with those
fond of display, There is a practice
here, perhaps not new in other cities,
when lady finds her finances too linn |
tied to purchase an elegant equipment |
for party, she hires one from a fur
niShing establishment, where stylish |
dresses are kept and loaned for an
afternoon or an evening for a specified |
sum. This way for obtaining suita-
BILE dress is more economical, and has |
the advantage of allowing the wearer |
to appear in change at the next fash
lonable gathering. The plan of ap-
pearing at receptions in a hired outfit |
is not confined to ladies; gentlemen as
we'll avail themselves of the convenient |
practice. The requirement for gen.
tleman's equipment is but fraction |
of the cost for lady. Almost the only |
uniform needed is a swallow-tail ceat: |
to this is added a white necktie, kid |
gloves, and clean shirt collar. Clad in |
these outward habiliments, he is adj |
mitted, the question of his intellectual
never being raised.
PEOPLE OF COLOR oNE-THIRD OF
WAsHINGToN's POPULATION.
No city in any northern state in the
Union furnishes equal opportunities
for observing the character and condi-
ton of the people Of color as Wash
ington, for the reason no northern city
has so large proportion of the negro
race. The people of color comprise
the population Of the city.
A considerable proportion of these per-
sons were slaves prior to 1868, or are
the offspring of parents who were
slaves before the act of emancipation. |
A few of. the colored residents possess
valuable property, which they acquired
years ago, when lands were cheap in |
the city. Much the larger portion are
poor and rely on daily labor for sup
port. They had no property to begin |
in fife when set free, and made the |
same mistake which multitudes Of poor |
white people make by crowding into |
cities, instead of seeking employment |
and homes in the country.
The colored people Of Washington
are as orderly and law-abiding as the |
average white poor. It is true the rec
ords of police courts show the proper
ton of arrests to be larger from the |
negro ranks, but it is alleged white of |
tenders more readily escape arrest J