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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-10-19
MARTIN LUTHER.

Protestant Christians recognize differ
ent leaders in the history of the re-
formation, but chief among them
Martin Luther. To him the PROBES
tant world accords the reputation of
having been the prime mover of the
revolution in the 10th century. Tt is
therefore fitting that those who pro-
TESS to be Protestants should show
their respect for the memory of Luther.
by the observance of the anniversary of
his birth. Those who insist that Mar
tin Luther was only an apostate from
the mother church are in this free coun-
try accorded the right so to believe
and act.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-10-19
KENOSHA A DESIRABLE SITUA-
TON FOR MANUFACTURING.

1t is both natural and proper for
western towns and cities to extol their
respective advantages for business and
manufacturing purposes. If nothing be
said by the local press here, it may be
taken as admitted that Kenosha con-
cedes it's inferiority of location and
advantages to others. No superiority
of this city is claimed over neighboring
cities, but to the candid observer it is
obvious that the location of this place
on the lake, with its good harbor
facilities, and its improved capacity
for the accommodation of an extensive
commerce, its railroads and its pro-
ductive and highly cultivated adjoin-
ing country, extending westward to
an indefinite extent, are all in its favor
for manufacturing point. In proof
that 1t possesses paying advantages
for these purposes, it need only be
mentioned that Kenosha has manu-
featuring establishments, which for
size and extent of business, are equal
to any on the lake shore. 1t NAV be
added that these establishments com
menced operations here on small and
limited scale, and have steadily grown
to their present large dimensions.
What these have done in Kenosba
others may do here. 1t is true in these
later years it requires capital to start
a successful manufacturing business,
but that applies to all other towns
the same as this. AS it regards
health, pleasant location and educa-
tlonal advantages, Kenosha has always
enjoyed high reputation.
There need be no concealment that
the scare known as the city debt has
been for years past and is now a draw
back to inves tment in city property by |
strangers. The financial condition of |
The city has doubtless been over stated
abroad, and the effect has been to turn
strangers away from locating here
going into detailed state
nent of the financial affairs of the
,ity, it is sufficient to say that holders
IT real estate property here appear
ar less troubled about prospective
difficulties than people who do not
own dollars worth of real estate or
axable property in the city. Shrewd
ltizens, some of them long residents.
10 not hesitate to build fine residences
and make expensive improvements;
hese persons thoroughly understand
he city liabilities, and would not be
likely to invest largely if there were
anger of pecuniary troubles arising
rom corporate Indebtedness. Our
dvlce to all seeking to establish a
manufacturing business in The west is
come to Kenosha. investigate, gather
L the facts, and rely less on what
eople abroad may say.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-10-19
UTAH AND POLYGAMY.

Matters are assuming serious as
pect in Utah. Governor Murray, of
that territory, writes to Washington
that there exists a combination to
evade and defeat the laws of Congress.
He despairs if any act which Congress
may pass can arrest the onward march
of polygamy. He believes that a
bloody conflict will ultimately ensue to
control the evil. If the statements of
Governor Murray are to be relied upon,
Congress will have to adopt more sum-
mary measures than mere legislation
to bring the defiant polygamists to
time.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-10-19
FARMS IN THE STATE OF NEW
YORK AND IN WISCONSIN

Farms are still cheap in Wisconsin
compared with farms in the State of
New York. The Utica Herald no.
tices six farms, offered for sale in VI
ster county, averaging ninety acres
each, for which the average price per
acre asked is SILT. In Orange county
thirty-nine farms, averaging one him.
dred and twenty acres each, are offered
at a price averaging 1924 per acre.
The Ulster county land is situated not
far from Newburg, and the Oswego
county land from sixty to seventy
miles from New York city. Many
Kenosha county farmers may have an
idea of the section of country where
these lands are located, and by taking
into the account the relative adyan-
tages of lands in New York and in
Wisconsin can judge which is most
desirable.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-10-19
MATTERS CHIEFLY RELIGIOUS
THE PAST WEEK.

The Wisconsin Baptist State Con-
vention met at Delavan, WalWorth
county, last week. Three hundred
delegates and friends outside of Della
van were in attendance.
The Fifth Triennial Convention of
the Congregational churches of the
United States assembled at Concord,
N. H., last week. Among other bust
ness, the Convention took action for
the observance of the 400th anniver-
sary of the birth of Martin Luther on
the 18th of November next. The
next convention will be held in Chica-
go.
The Northwestern Branch of the
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
(Methodist) was in session last week
at Madison, Wis. One hundred and
fifty delegates were present. The
next meeting will be held at Jackson
vile, Ill.
The General Convention of the
Protestant Episcopal church of the
United States has been in session some
time in Philadelphia. A large amount
of business has been transacted. A
matter of considerable interest is the
rendering of the church services more
flexible to adapt to different circum-
stances.
The General Conference Of the Free.
will Baptists of Minnesota was held
at Minneapolis last week. Vigorous
measures were taken for the establish
ment of churches of the denomination
in the new Northwest.
The Lutheran churches in MilWau.
kee are making arrangements for the
observance of the birthday of Martin
Luther on the 18th of November
There are ten Lutheran churches in
Milwaukee. The services will be held
in the Exposition Building.
The American Woman's Suffrage
Association was in session in
New York. last week. Ten states
were represented and encouraging re-
ports were received from twenty-one
states and territories. From the Ter
ritory of Wyoming, where woman
suffrage has been authorized the past
twelve years, Ex-Governor Hoyt tele-
graphed the Association, Wyoming
stands as solid as her mountains fol-
the equal suffrage of women"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-10-19

The late decision of the United
States Supreme Court, declaring the
civil rights act unconstitutional, at
once suggests the fact that the mis-.
sion of the Republican party has not
yet ended 1t had been believed the
Republican party had secured for all
men, OF whatever race or color, equal
rights. If colored citizens are put
back to the condition of cattle, and
excluded from railroad trains, except
as kept in pens by themselves, it will
Justly subject the United States to the
sneers of the civilized countries of all
Europe.
The Milwaukee Sentinel seems to re.
gard the decision of the Supreme
Court declaring the civil rights law
unconstitutional, as matter of no
great consequence, since the law is not
faithfully executed. Be that as it
may, the law recognizes principle,
which is regarded just and right, and
which has been held fundamental
by the Republican party for the com
plete enfranchisement of colored citi-
zens. The Sentinel says, at is impos-
slble to secure social equality by |
statutes" No one questions that, hut
the civil rights act contemplated no
such thing.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-10-19
An OUTING.

The usual October holidays having
arrived, we set out for Batavia, I'll.
One would wonder where the crowd
of people came from and where they
were going. ItseemS as if the demon |
of unrest had infected everybody. We
got along pretty well to Chicago, but |
from there it was just a crush, every
car fuller than it ought to be. At
Turner junction we changed cars and |
were told "you will find plenty of |
seats in the other train" and lol the
seats were pretty full. At Geneva we
changed again and there were not
many vacant seats in the car. The en-
CINE that took us to Batavia ran stern
first, but she had cowcatcher on both
ends, so we felt that all was right We
arrived at Batavia just at dusk. and,
after supper, two of the churches ring
ing their bells, ] set off to look at
them. On leaving, our host informed
me. when inquiring for landmarks to
reach home again, "Oh. this will be
the only house with a light up stairs.
and it is the second house past the
Swedish church" Finding that only
the choir met for practice, / wendell
my way toward home. ] managed to
turn the corner all right, but could not
see the Swedish church or count the
houses, so / looked out for light in
an upstairs window, and having found
one walked boldly in and found my
self in the wrong house. The man of
| the house, on my explaining, kindly led
me home. Next morning early ] set
out to see Batavia. 1t is built on both
sides of the Fox river; has a paper
mill that uses up about ten tons of
straw per day, two windmill manufac-
tories. besides several minor kinds of
factories. The west side of the river
is the aristOcratic side, and is one OF
the finest towns have seen. The
streets are very wide. and lined with
trees; the dwelling houses are mostly
surrounded with Well-kept grounds
and plenty of shade trees. The city
| is spread over a large amount OF
: ground and the houses will not be
crowded before the end of the next
century. 1t being Sunday I attended
the Congregational church. The
: preacher was candidate for the pas
torship, so [ presume special efforts
had been made, and / venture tC
prophesy that he will get the place
The sermon was literary gem, with
finely rounded periods, the gestures
lively and we'll timed; but that sermon
contained not a word that could
awaken, console, direct or build up q
soul. The Congregational and M. E
churches are both fine buildings and
| Hastily fitted up inside. There is q
Catholic and two Swedish churches
perhaps more, on the east side, where
the people live. The town is like most
7 of the kind low, small huts, some Of
J them ready to fall to pieces, a perfect
contrast to the west side. On this
side there are several stone quarries
from which they obtain nice fiat stones
for sidewalks. / did not see on either
r side of the river any stores that com
, pare with the stores on Main street
Kenosha. But their school house is 9
gem, with a good-sized lawn, neatly
fenced, calculated to excite an interest
lost in the pupil.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-10-19
BRISTOL.

Our neighbor, J. M. Eddy, has law
suit OH hand. His calf got in the field
OF Ell. G. Burdick. An offer was made
to leave the amount to two men, but
Mr.. Burdick preferred q suit.
Charley Joslyn has returned to his
engine out west, said engine having
been undergoing repairs.
Miss T. Monaghan arrived on last
Saturday, ready to open school in Dis
trict No, 5, on Monday morning. A
neighbOr remarked to me that this
would be very pleasant school to
teach if there were no parents round.
A gentleman and his daughter from
Horizon have been sojourning at Mr..
A. Gulick's. I have lost their names.
Mrs. Hartley. Of Salem, Iowa, paid
visit to Mrs. Corsbie, who is her hus-
bands sister.
Mrs. M. Mulgany, a neice of Mrs.
Corrigan, who has been visiting her
relatives here, started for her home in
Manitowoc ON Friday last.
Mrs. G. Smith took trip to Racine
last Wednesday, and returned on Fri
day.
Mrs. Mills, Of Ohio, after visiting
the Tarbells and other friends. return
ed home last week.
Mrs. A. G. Joslyn went over to
Union Grove to have a chat with her
sister. Mrs. Treat. She returned last
Saturday.
Mrs. Earring and her daughter, who
have been keeping house for Mrs. G.
0. Vincent whilst she went east, re-
turned home on Monday night to
Genoa.
Mr.. A. G. Joslyn. of Danville, ILL.,, ar
rived on Tuesday last. He is staying
at J. M. Eddy's to try the mineral
spring water. He was here a few
years ago, and was benefited by the
use of the water.
Report says that VIM. Walker has
returned from Kansas, and says that
that state does not suit him. He and
his wife are to start soon for Colorado,
to see if they can find a suitable loca-
ton.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-10-19

poison; also a Mr.pJames G. Godfrey,
Al years of age. who died from the eff
fects of nicotine concentrated in
cigars. 1t has been shown by chem
lists that there is enough poison in a
single cigar to destroy human life if
taken into the stomach, and why no
more lives are lost is because the
poisonous substance is thrown off and
evaporated in smoke, yet the evidence
of chemical science is unheeded by
those who are fond of the weed.
Fathers allow their sons to smoke the
pestilent cigarettes, and contract the
habit, when they know that on rail-
road cars, except in one filthy car, in
public halls, lecture rooms. places OF
amusement and divers other places
smoking is prohibited as practice
offensive ana decidedly vulgar.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-10-19

ceived. The speaker chose for his
theme " Prohibition" 1t will be taken
for granted that all intelligent friends
of temperance are in favor of the prin-
ciple of prohibition, but as to the prac-
ticabilIty of reaching it in Wisconsin
there are honest differences Of opinion.
This state is unlike Iowa Or Kansas.
Mr.. Sobieski made good address, but |
neglected TO tell his audience of the /
difficult way for obtaining prohi-
bition, leaving his hearers almost to in
fer it could be had for the asking |
Under the most favorable condition of
public sentiment, prohibition by con-
stitutional amendment in this state
cannot be obtained inside of five years.
1t must be borne in mind we have only
biennial sessions of the legislature
There can be no legislative action be-
fore January, 1885; then if the legisla-
| ture see fit, proposed amendment to
the constitution may be offered and re-
ferred to the next regular session of
the legislature, which will meet Janu-
airy, 1887. If that session approve the
| amendment, then it will be submitted
to the people at the next regular cleo
ton in 1889 for their approval or re-
lection. II the people approve it will
become part of the constitution. By a
provision of the constitution, the
amendment may be submitted to the
people at special election prior to the
general election in 1889, but that
would not hasten the matter, because
the amendment would be imperative
until the requisite action of the legis
lature in January, 1889. (See Const.
Article II, Sec. ~
The foregoing calculation is baset
! on the assumption that clear ma
. jOrity of the legislature are favorable
to prohibition. But aside from thi
favorable assumption, it must not b.
! forgotten that during the five years re
quired for the obtainment Of the Law
prohibition would have to run tn
gauntlet, perhaps, through democratic
or unfriendly legislatures who woul'
upset the whole work before the de
sired contamination of the amendment
was reached. Friends of temperate
who see no good reason for adopting
the slow and uncertain prohibition
policy believe there are much shorte
and practicable methods for over
throwing the stupendous evils O
intemperance. 1t is a matte
of Congratulation that there j
to be no session of the Legislature
of this state until January, 1885,
By that time people will have Learned
much from the workings OF temper
ance legislation in other states, and b
better prepared to judge intelligentl
what legislation is best adapted to thi
state. With the present aroused in
terest on the subject of Temperance
!" legislation, the movement is destine,
to go on until the best methods 70
suppressing the traffic in intoxicating
liquors are adopted, so far as can b
done by legal enactments.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-10-19

Iowa has gone strongly for prohibi-
tion in the late election. The Cover
nor, state officers and the legislature
were all elected ON the prohibition
platform. Never before has any state
in the Union started off for prohibition
under such favorable auspices as Iowa.
If prohibition can be made a success
anywhere it should be expected in
that state; if it succeeds, it will give a
fresh impetus to the movement every
where; if it fail, it will lead the
friends of temperance to seek Tor
other remedies, for the war for the
suppression of the evil will 60 on.
In Ohio prohibition failed; it did
not receive as large a vote in favor as
had been expected by all parties. The
Democrats and liquor men hold the
new legislature elected in Ohio.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-10-19

Our State legislature appropriates a
sum of money each year for the en-
enlargement of the Wisconsin State
Agricultural Society. AT the late fair
of the Society, at Madison, the man.
ayers, it is stated, licensed a wheel of
fortune for the fee Of $1,000, to oper-
ate the gambling device on the fair
ground. The persons having the
wheel in charge cleared $4,000 in excess
of the cost of license. The whole
business was in violation of the laws
of the state. 1t ought to be a long
time before the State Legislature
grants another gratuity to the State
Society.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-10-19

Rev. Father Cleary, of st. Marks
Catholic church in this city, gave an
eloquent and powerful temperance
lecture last Sabbath. His portrayal of
the direful results of the liquor traffic
in this city and elsewhere could not
fail to move all who are not Indifferent
to the interests of humanity. We UNI
derstand Father Cleary announced his
intention to keep pressing the subject
of total abstinence from Intoxicating
drinks on his congregation until all
take the pledge. Were there only more
such effective workers the cause of
temperance would move triumphantly
on.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-10-19
SALOON KEEPERS IN MOTION

SALOON KEEPERS i. IN MOTION.
A State Association of Saloon Keep
ers, to the number of seventeen, met
in Milwaukee last week. The meet
ing passed lot of resolutions, which
smell of war upon all Temperance
fanatics" who stand in their way. The
resolutions appear intended as decla-
ration of rights, from the whiskey
standpoint. Four trustees were
chosen, on whom, it is said, will rest
weighty responsibilities. Kenosha was
awarded two of the four--J. Gottfred-
sen and Peter Rhode.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-10-19
SOMERS.

Showery weather of late, which in
terferes with threshing and other farm
work at times.
No hard frost as yet. Pastures and
meadows are green once more.
A few have begun to husk little
corn.
Ploughing has been rather difficult.
so farmers say, the land being so mel
low plows did not scour.
Threshlng is nearly done. The
general verdict seems to be-yield
equal to expectation; in many cases
more.
AT the session of the Wisconsin CON
ference, as published in the last TELE-
GRAPH, Somers was left to be supplied.
Last Sunday an acceptable person APP
peared at the Methodist church in the
person of Mr.. Dubois, an Evanston
student, who will probably serve the
people as pastor the ensuing year.
A teacher is engaged to teach in the
Ozanne district school, to commence
some time the fore part of this week
He is from the Oshkosh Normal
School-Mr. Hebron, by name. 1t is
thought 10 be sure thing this time.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Strong. who
went east on their wedding trip, have
not returned at this writing.
On Sunday last dense clouds Of
smoke were seen by many coming
from the rorth towards SonanrC tho
wind being in that direction. Inquiry
reveals that it was caused 10y the burn
ing of the depot and freight-house of
the Western Union Junction, and
total destruction. 1t is hoped by many
who have to use the building, ladies'
waiting room may be added in the
that will take its place.
Quite a number of our citizens have
been to Milwaukee to see the exposi-
ton, aud are well pleased with it.
More follow this week, the last oppol
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FRIDAY. OCTOBER 10 1888.
THREE MONTHS FOR TWENTY
FIVE CENTS.

Every family in the county should
subscribe for county paper, and, in
order to give those who are not sub
scribers an opportunity of judging Of
the merits of the TELEGRAPH, we will
send it to any address for three
months for twenty-five cents; cash
must accompany the order. At the
end Of three months the paper will
stop coming unless it is ordered con-
tinued. This offer will be withdrawn
after the first of November, SO sub
scribe at once.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-10-19
DOES PROHIBITION PROHIBITg

During the past week the discussion
has been revived here, "Does prohi-
bition prohibit" In Maine, where
prohibition has been in existence
many years, it does not appear to have
entirely suppressed the traffic. Mr..
Blaine has given his testimony that
prohibition has done good work in
Maine, which is no doubt true. The
Boston Journal publishes letter
from Bangor, Maine, which contains
this statement, g can figure up about
1875 regular open bars, and from thirty
to sixty other places where liquor can
be obtained IN Bangor as easily as a
cigar" AS much as every temperance
man would like to have prohibition,
it is certain prohibition does not pro-
hlbit where the law is not enforced.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-10-19

tunity before its close, the goth inst.
The railroad has the thanks of the
people for the reduced fare and the OPP
portunity of many to stay over and
visit friends, ETC., before the return
ticket expires.
The many friends of the Rev Ell
Eaton, formerly of this place, are re-
joiced to hear of his appointment as
presiding elder of the Madison district.
West Wisconsin conference. At fine
close of his passionate in Madison he
Was the recipient of a gold watch
Judge Lyons, of the Supreme Court
making the presentation speech.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-10-19
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BUSINESS CLUB HEARD FROM.

1t had been rumored on the street
for long time past that the " Bush
ness Mems Club" had gone out of
business, but every one will be pleased
to hear the rumor was unfounded. 1t
is stated, whether autboritatively or
not, that the club is deyising plans to
secure an enlargement of the business
interests of the city. There is wide
field here for manufacturing indus
tries, and the Business Mems Club,
after long delay of apparent inaction
may set the wheels of progress in
motion.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-10-19

Caldwell's Prairie, Racine county, as
appears from reports in the Milwau-
kee Sentinel, is productive agricul-
tural region. A. II. Orally raised 1856
bushels of oats from pa acres. Seed
from Canada, new variety. A. Pat
terson reports 25O bushels of potatoes
per acre. Perhaps the farmers in Ken
osha county can report equal produc-
tiyeness per acre. The farmers of
Caldwell's Prairie are making spec
ialty of raising for the city markets
sweet corn, Strawberries, raspberries,
celery, asparagus, string beans, horse
radish, red peppers, etc.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-10-19

AT st. Thomas, Canada, traveller entered
the dining room and sat down with his hat
on. As he was about to attack the viands
the head waiter asked him to take eff his
hat, and as he declined to do it the landlord
was summoned. That parsonage seized the
hat and threw it out of doors Thereat the
guest arose just as waiter was passing with
tray freighted with somebody's dinaer. He
gave the tray kick that sent the dishes fly
ing toward the ceiling The waiter seized
the guest by the collar, and the guest seized
the waiter by the throat, and the landlord
and the waiter knocked the guest over on
the dinner table. The table was upset, and
there was crash. and the guest ran out to
the nearest lawyers office and entered a suit
for the value of his hat.