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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04
TEMPERANCE IN ScHOOLS-A
NEW IDEA.

A bill has been introduced in the
legislature of Illinois, which, however
meritorious, is not likely to become a
law until public opinion is educated to
a higher standard. The bill provides
that instruction shall be given in the
common schools in physiology and
hygiene, with special reference to the
effect of alcoholic drinks and narcotics
on the human system. The c6rtif-
Gates of qualification given to teachers
must show their thorough acquaint-
ance with the application of these
sciences in the cases mentioned. The
advocates of the bill maintain that in
view of the admitted evils to the ply
steal condition, resulting from the use
of alcoholic drinks, it is of the highest
practical Importance that the youth in
the schools should be instructed as to
the effects of Intoxicating liquors on
the human system. They say, since
the state derives a revenue from the
sale it authorizes, it is bound to warn
the youth of the land of the dangers of
using legalized poisons The law re-
quires road oyerseers to hang out dan
ger lights wherever, in repairing
streets, there are open sewers or
chasms, into which traVele@ are liable
to fall in the night. The state, there
fore, is equally bound to throw enough
light on the licensed use of intoxicat-
ing drinks to prevent young men
from falling into habits which invite
disease and end in the worst Of human
disasters.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04
ENGLISH OPINIONS OF THE
IRISH CONVENTION.

The newspaper presses in England
express much Indignation at the tone
of sentiment expressed by the late Irish
convention in Philadelphia. The con-
vention was the largest of any foreign
nationality ever assembled in this
country F; it was represented by dele
gates from all parts of the Union, and
presumed to reflect the sentiments of
large body of people. After session
of three days the convention adjourned
without expressing any disapproVal of
the murderous dynamite practices,
attributable to Irish agencies, or utter
ing words of condemnation Of the bru-
tai murders without proyocation, of
distinguished English civilians. The
omission by the convention to notice
these matters is the burthen of com
plant in England. 1t is reasoned
that the failure to give expression on
these, is an indication that they are
not disayowed, but rather counten-
anced. 1t is probable better state
of feeling will follow after more ma
ture elaboration.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04
SONERS.

The month OF April, now past, has
been cold and dry. On Sunday last ice
one-half an inch in thickness formed
on standing water. For over two
weeks not day has passed but what
the wind has blown from an east
erly direction during a portion, if not
the whole day, and from present app
pearances the end is not yet.
Early sown grain is just to be seen
in spots above the ground. Pastures
are bare, with the exception Of the shell
tered spots. Cattle nit bic at the grass;
the prospect for bite is as yet in the
future.
A little flax remains to be sown.
Farmers, most of them, are hauling
manure and getting the ground ready
for planting corn.
No damage has been done by the
severe frosts We have had on account of
the tackwardness of spring.
John Petrie has put up a horse barn
Frank Yule, builder.
Miss Mary Parsons has gone on a
visit to her sister. Mrs. Milcher, at
Oconomowoc.
Mrs. Jas. OZanne returned to her
home in Horizon last week. Her
sister-in-law, Miss Ray Ozanne. accom-
panied her, intending to make visit.
Thomas LIE Poidevin. brotEer-in-
law of Peter Ozanne. and former re-
sident of Somers, has been here on a
visit to relatives and acquaintance.
He left for his home in Waupaca coun-
ty week ago Saturday.
Chas. Mitchell, it is said, had narrow
escape whilst on a freight trainswitch-
ing at WadSworth. The track was a
new one. leaving but a small space be-
tween the cars and telegraph pole, too
small for person ordinarily; through
this space he was squeezed, and by
hanging on with al his might saved
his life, considerably /. uiSed, but no
bones broken.
From what hear the farmers who
have sheep would be glad to dispense
with washing them, but with the dis
count buyers insist ON on unwashed
wool, many will do as they have done
heretofore, wash their sheep rather
than submit to a loss, especially those
whose wool is MOI of the greasy kind.
Mr.. Evans, former teacher of the
FoWn-hall school, attended church at
Somers on Sunday last.
George PIylnpton, of Raymond
| came down on WISH to his relatives
The Strongs. last week.
Miss Sarah Devlin. the teacher in thu
Oztnne district, took The train for
Truesdell aud tiience home on FRIDAY
last.
Reliable seed corn is scarce, with moi
enough in this section to supply the
demand. Some farmers are going tC
send for seed from whence it can he
relied on.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04
RANDALL.

Gen. ]. c. McKesson started for Ken
lucky ON the S0th uIt. TO look at the
trotters there.
Mr.. Overkamp has moved his old
house back, preparatory to building a
new one on the same foundation.
An old bach asks us if the coming
woman will clean house. If all the
world should follow the example of o.
D., we should say she wouldn't. Our
wife never cleans house.
A petition for new postmaster at
Richmond, ILL.,. was circulated among
the patrons of the Office in this town
on the 1st inst, and was numerously
signed. Tie proposed appointee is
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04

High license for the sale of intoxica-
ting liquors is evidently growing in
favor, judging from the results OF the
late corporation elections where the
license question was made an issue.
Whatever has restraining effect up
on the traffic will accomplish some
good. Where licensing boards offer
easy facilities for everybody to go into
the liquor selling business for a small
fee, an increase of intemperance is
quite sure to follow. Whoever will
be at the pains to note the price of Ii
cense fixed upon in the villages and
cities in this and other states will OBJ
serve that, as general rule, such Of
these places as rank highest in morals
and intelligence fix the liquor license
at an advanced price. The conclusion,
therefore, is legitimate that where low
licenses are adopted the population is
correspondingly so in the order Of
morals and intelligence. If this be
not so, on what other theory is the diff
ference accounted for?
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04
IRISH CONV ENTION-NEW Ma
TT(lNAL LEAGTE

One of the most notable gatherings
which has occurred formonths past
was the great Irish Convection, which
held three days sessionin Philadel-
phia last week. Much speculation as
to the probable action of tie conven
ton had for weeks been tn subject of
newspaper remark. The convention
was called for the purpose If consider
ing the present condition d affairs In
Ireland, andfor determinin! the future.
policy Of the Irish people toward Eng
land. Nearly every state inthe Union
was represented by delegate, and as it
was understood the party known as
the dynamite party would be repre-
sented in the convention, re was APP
prehension of tumultous proceedings.
It appears the dynamites were on hand,
but apparently in number too small to
create serious disturbance. Mr.. Par
nell, the great Irish leader, was nor
present, but sent II letter counseling
moderation; the Pope also. it is stated,
had advised the convention TO refrain
from harsh denunciationofthe British
government. 1t IS believed these
counsels had restraining influence on
naturally impulsive peopb.
The convention organiZeda new Ma
tional League, and enunciaEed q plat
form of principles, and enfranchise-
ment from British rule aud self-govern-
ment for Ireland are its declared pur-
poses. The new League il very severe
in its Characterization If England.
Some of the members of theconvention
seemed to entertain the Ielief that
England would be frightened and has
ten to relax its grasp on ireland on
hearing such strong utterances. APP
peals to reason are more likely 10 Sc
cure what Ireland needs than appeals
to passion. The sympathies of the
American people are with Ireland, as
they are with the oppressed of other
lands. All legitimate means for secur-
ing the rights of Ireland will receive
countenance and approval; but the at
tempt to destroy the government
buildings Of England with dynamite
and nj tro-glycerine will not meet with
favor in respectable quarters. The
Pope has expressed his decided disap-
probation of the use of suchagencies;
the true friends of Ireland repudiate it.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04

years ago. This is in the MAJ &C
counted for because the Protestant
population has been gradually limin-
ishing by removals from th city,
while the newcomers have bee more
largely of the Catholic faith.
In view of this condition of reigicus
affairs in this city, our visitor. xhois
presumed to be an impartial obarTer,
expressed his conviction that thehgh-
est interest of the one church uniYer-
sal would be best subserved by uniting
the denominations into one chriaian
body, holding, as they now do, NJ diff
ferenees efTfaith which any beliee es-
sential to salvation. The advantage
ossuch a union will readily occr to
NEST persons; it would enable the
securing of high order of lulpit
talent, which would prove in6usntial
in drawing many hearers who
now seldom if ever aie seen ii the
churches. The long acknowledged
maxim, union is strength" would be
verified here, as in all other DEPART
ments of christian activities. Doubt
less suggestions like these will strike
many persons favorably, but there are
many people who will not for a
moment listen to any swh proposals
their attachment to a name is tor
strong to allow of departure from
their own favorite denomination
The way of salvation Trough their
own particular church ries superior
to the consideration OF tle christian
unity of denominations.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04
GEORGIA Ell EcTL0M

b. The office of Governor of the State of
Georgia having become vacant by the
death of Governor Stephens, an cleo
ton was held last week to fill the va
cancy The news comes that for once
there has been quiet, orderly and
peacea5le election in that state; every
one who wished to vote did 50 without
hindranee. The reason of this peace
able election is easily explained there
was but one candidate in the field, and
he Democrat. 1t may therefore be
understood the way to secure quiet
elections in Georgia, as well as some
other Southern states, is to put up for
office none but Bourbon Democrats.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04
SHEEP.SHEARING FEsTLKAL

The sheep shearing festival of the
Kenosha County Sheep Breeders and
Wool GfewefS Association. which
will be held at Salem Station on Thurs
day,th forh Of May, inst, promises to
be an occasion of much interest. The
proceedings of the day will be COM
menced at 10 A. N. It's not a compe-
titiye exhibition of sheep and wool for
premiums, but the committee will give
opinions as to the merits of what may
be submitted to their judgment, which
will give information equally well to
all interested in this branch of bust
ness. As this is the first annual
meeting of the Association, it is hoped
the citizens generally of the county
will give it their influence.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04
PEACE CONGRESS-.

The much talked of Peace Congress,
in which all the governments of North
and South America are expected to par
ticipate. is now in fair way to become
an accomplished fact. Invitations were
sent by the United States to all the
governments on the American eontin-
ent to unite in Congress in the city
of Washington; the time of meeting is
not yet fixed upon. The object Of the
Congress is to establish Board of
National Arbitration for the adjust
ment of all disputes and conflicting in
terests between the different govern
ments, and thus avoiding the barbar-
GUS resort to war. So reasonable a
method for settling national difficult
ties must commend itself to the good
judgment of every Intelligent citizen.
The resort to war is an uncertain
means for settling questions of right;
it is mere trial of destructive forces;
the stronger triumphs, but that does
not establish the right. Two neigh
bors have controversy, and, in
stead of taking their case before a
lawfully constituted tribunal, they re-
sort to brute force and fight.
1t is forty years ago when the sub
ject of Peace Congress for all the
civilized nations of the world began to
be agjtated Had there been a few
more such philantropists as Elihu
Burritt, whose voice was raised for
this grand enterprise on both sides of
the Atlantic, it might have been sue
cess. A Congress for the nations on
the American continent will be an
important step in the worlds progress
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04
REV. FRANK T.LEE, SALT LAKE
CITY.

We have received copy of letter
from Rev. Frank I. Lee. which has
been published in this state, giving the
religious, moral, educational, political
and social condition of Salt Lake city
and Utah in general. Some of our
friends have desired its publication in
the TELEGRAPH, but we are obliged to
say its length precludes its being done.
This is much to Der regretted, as the let
ter contains a more fun account of
matters in Utah than any letter from
Mr.. Lee which has yet been published.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04
KEN0SHA-LTQUOR LICENSES

KENOSHA-LIQUOR LICENSES.
The Board of Audit of this city, at a
regular meeting on Monday evening,
established the price of licenses for the
saleof spirituons liquors at 5000. This
is the maximum price fixed by the
laws of the State. An effort was made
at the last session of the legislature to
raise the price of licenses to much
higher rate; bill for that purpose
passed the Senate; the House had de-
cided Democratic majority, and while
nearly sufficient number of Demo-
Gratis, joined with the Republicans in
favor of the measure, il failed of being
carried. The law is. the same now as
years before.
Our Board of Audit is entitled to the
thanks of all order-loving citizens;
that their action has been withla prop
er regard for the best interests of the
city ali fair.minded persons must adj
nit. That there exists any good rea.
son for the continuance of nearly
thirty licensed whisky-selling places in
the city is too absurd to admit Of argu-
ment. Two hundred dollars is not
high license, taking other states as
criterion; the average license charged
in the cities of Illinois is more than
double that now required here. To
charge the Board with demanding an
exorbitant price for license is simply
silly and without reason. The Board
having done its duty, it now devolves
upon the friends of temperance and
to aid the carrying ont and
of the laws.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04
SUGGESTIONS WHICH SOME
WILL APPROVE AND OTHERS
DTSAPPR0VE

An intelligent and highly respect
able gentleman, who, after a residence
in this city of several years, removed
from here over twenty years ago to a
city in another state, called at
this Office few days ago to renew old
acquaintance. He is now, and has
been for many years past, an editor of
religious paper which is regarded as
one of the leading evangelical denomi-
national journals. Last Sabbath
he took occasion to visit some of
our Protestant churches, and ex-
pressed his surprise at the smallness
Of the congregations; perhaps the at
tendance was not much over one third
The number usually seen twenty-five
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04
UNREASONABLE CUSTOMS

There are customs of long standing
which public sentiment respects, but
which good sense does not Justify.
The practice of standing with uncov-
cred heads at the grave Of friends, dur
ing the customary funeral service,
when the chilling winds prevail, is not
a duty, nor does respect .or the dead
requirelt The following paragraph
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04

The telephone business ~ done much for
Mr. Bell the inventor. Seven years ago
ne was a very poor man, but to-day he is
worth over SIX millions. with an annual iu-
come much greater than he can spend.
Early sown oats generally succeed the
best, as The growth must be largely made be-
fore very hot weather sets in-heat does not
suit them. The fact that they will endure
n very low temperature without damage is TN
a gument for early sowing.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04

That those who spend early life in dis
sipation and extravaganza TT them
selves for failure in after years. It is
true there are exceptions, but they are
comparatively few. Sowing wild oats
ordinarily ends in bringing sorrow to
multitudes of homes, and disgrace and
misery to thousands of young men.
Yet as inconsistent and absurd as this
long used saying is. it is to-day as COM
mon as when the world was less en-
lightened by observation and expe-
rience.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04
SOUTHERN CORRESPONDENCE
INTERESTING LETTER FROM F. w. LY-
NAN, WHO is VISITING PLACES OF
HISTORIC INTEREST IN THE SOUTH.

INTERESTING LETTER FROM F. w. LY-
NAN, WHO is VISITING PLACES OF
HISTORIC INTEREST IN THE SOUTH.
DEAR SIR:-I have spent three days.
in Charleston, visited Forts Sumpter,
Moultrie and other places made mem
orable in the rebellion. Was seated
in the Huguenot church by a one-armed
ex-confederate officer who walked with
me to the hotel and reclted the sacrl-
flee and suffering it cost the people of
Charleston. The captain OF the steam
er that took us to the forts supplied
in dark nights the garrison with
provisions and water. He told of
the long and terrible cannonading
of more than three hundred days.
The well kept and decorated graves.
and full size swords cut in the mon
uments in Magnolia cemetery show
that the struggle is yet fresh in memo
ry and that they tenderly remember
and honor the dead. The war is the
era from which all events are dated.
DoO VAOAO ID a VOL OCQuO1I III SluO W
Charleston. When we registered at
8 P. M, the landlord courteously said,
/" Perhaps, gentlemen, you would en-
joy an hour at our annual floral fair"
Several went and found in beautiful
hall lighted with electric light
an array and arrangement of flowers
that transported us to fairy land.
A part of the large hall was de-
voted to dancing. Though not critic,
| will venture to assert " the lamps
shone DER fair women and brave
men" A quiet cheerfulness with the
young, and with the elders a tinge of
sadness characterized the scene. On
an excursion OF twelve miles I'D the |
Ashley river, / visited the beautiful |
Magnolia gardens, forty acres of |
large live oaks and magnolia with rus
nc bridges and winding walks, whose
margins are ablaZe with roses, aZalias
md other flowers. We also visited |
he phosphate beds and mills where it |
$ ground into fertilizers. But this last
s too great subject to treat in sin
lie letter. | also met on the steamer
md had very pleasant acquaintance
With Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Bacot, friend
i Mrs. Bacot, of Kenosha E. WI.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04

The Secretary of the State Agricul-
tural Society cautions farmers to look
well to the quality of their seed
corn this spring, and test it's
terminating properties before planting.
Also not to place too much credit in
the reports of damaged wheat fields
and probable short crop.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04
r. w. LYMAN g. SON.

Lady who hold high
nation will be pleased know that we have shelves fine assortment
weather shall have line of Newport Ties Button
leather that for all the qualifications the
perfect shoe will surpass anything
We would add information
COLA that the leather
than French KID that retains
the excellence the leather has become known
portaton of skins out of which the goods made
under similar have been placed the market that has found
the No other
quality
Beside the above the selected line BOOTS
and SHOES the Michigan outside of Chicago
Milwaukee.
fuller assortment than Reynolds Bros Fine Shoes
We daily expecting stock $3.50 Pebble
Goat Button and $500 Kid Button.
We should
is the choicest n
Glad to show goods purchase
F. w. LYMAN & SON
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The city of Beloit, it is stated, has
fixed the price of liquorlicense at $500.
Beloit is an educational centre, schools
and churches, and has Interpolation
ofhaving a highly intelligent popula-
ton. This explains the stand taken
for high license.
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from an exchange is worth consider,

1t has grown common to notice for
fur erals to say mo flowers" The
Commercial Advertiser very pointedlv
says: " In view of the preKalence of
pneumonia and kindred diseases a fur
Their request should be made that hats
shall not be removed atthe grave of
the deceased. More colds have been
caught and deaths caused by this fool
ish practice than the world has the
slightest idea of
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04

1t appears from the Milwaukee pa
pers that miners are still digging in
the ruins of the Newhall house, which
was burned some three months ago, in
search Of treasure. Now and then
some blackened metal of small value
has been found in the rubbish, which
stimulates seekers to continue delying
among Tie cinders.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04

An insane asylum for Racine coun-
ty is to be erected; it will be built OF
brick, at a cost Of $4,000, and of suf
ficlent capacity to accommodate about
SO inmates. 9 aa at-8g
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04

Mayor Fish, of Racine, who was
voted for by the law and order men of
that city,. has signified his purpose to
close the liquor saloons on Sundays,
and put stop to the sale of liquor to
minors on all days of the week. He
also intends to look after the responsi-
hility OF those persons who become
the bondsmen of liquor dealers; no
straw bail will be accepted. ~ gaI
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04

Henry T. Wright, the AssistaS
Postmaster of Racine, whose default
cation to the amount of $4,000 was
announced last week, and who is now
In Milwaukee Jail, has not thus far
found favor among his friends to make
restitution, and perhaps in that way
escape the penalty of the law. He
will have to stand trial and abide the
verdict of the Court. as
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04

NHHnA - people are always on the lookout for
MHVk chances % increase their earnings
EN and in time become wealthy; those
W. who do not improve their opportuni.
les remain in poverty. We offer q greatchance to
make money. We want many men, women, boys
and girls to work for right in their En localities
Any one do the work properly from the first start
The business will pay than ten times ordinary
wages. Expensive outfit free. No one who engages
fails to make money rapidly. You con devote your
whole time to the work, only your spare moments
suei information and all that is needed sent free
Address STIEsos Co., Portland, Maine.
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THE KENOSHA TELEGRAPH
FRIDAY MAY a 1889.

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Patriotic citizens will not forget that
Decoration Day comes on the Goth of
May. e m ~
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04

AS an encouraging example of what
boys may accomplish by industry and
perseverance, the case of Mr.. McAlis-
ter late Superintendent of Schools of
Milwaukee, is in point. He came to
Milwaukee poor boy without friends,
but, by untiring effort and study, he
rose to eminence as an instructor, and
has recently been called to Phlladel-
phia to the position of Superintendent
of Schools, at salary of $4,000 a
year.