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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-01-25
RANDALL.

Don't fail to observe the sunsets al
the present time, for such a phenom
enon was never seen before and NAV
never be seen again.
Have you seen the comet of 1912
We did on the 21st, for the first time.
From those who were at Burlington
on the 21st, we learn that it is feared
there that. Mr.. Graves, the man who
was beaten and robbed near there last
week, will Gle.
One Of the genus homo called a
tramp was seen passing southwark
across Mound Prairie a few days ago
He walked as if he " was going some
where" Perhaps he had heard of the
action of our county Judge, and thought
it was about time to put the State line
between him and danger.
There is curious disease among the
chickens in the sou th-west part of the
town. They disappear suddenly and
cannot be found. Charley Gibbs has
only a hen and rooster left, and
Others are complaining of large losses
AS there are no colored people living in
this section, the idea that they are
being stolen is preposterous.
Charlie Wilcox and John Stout have
each got a double-bitted axe. They
are sort of doubleend arrangement
have straight helve, and are quite a
curiosity to the natives. Charley tells
wonderful stories about his chopping,
Telling two trees at once, &c. We told
him to be careful when he raised it up
and not bring it too close to his head,
or he would lose an ear.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-01-25
INDUSTRIAL SUCCESS OF
WOMEN.

A writer in the Albany, n. Y, Ecsa.
ing Journal speaks of the useful and
profitable employments to which wo.
men in the higher walks of life give
their attention. The writer says
"lIigh art has been introduced into
the preservation of cakes and sweet
meats. This, too, has become a popu-
lar employment with people who are
able to acquire the skill necessary. At
the various art rooms now you will
find canned fruit and fancy bake
stuffs on exhibition, made by ladies. for
the most part, who do it to employ
their leisure time. These goods COM
mand the highest prices, being bought
at rates which dealers in the stores
would not dare to ask. The i'll success
of 50 many people in making their
preserves makes this business supply
something of want. Calculating. too.
is an equally profitable venture. / see
advertised in the Albany paper the
wares Of a lady resident IN the city OF
New York, who supplies cakes to q
vast number Of customers. She made
herself famous by baking what is call
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-01-25
CONGRESSIONAL TIPPING.

Every year there is an effort made
by few members of both Houses Of
Congress to expel the liquor restau
rants which find their way in both
Senate and House wings of The nation.
al capitol. The rules forbid the selling
OF intoxicating liquors in the capito
building, but they are evaded in vari.
GUS ways. Last week this matter was
up in the Senate, when Senator Frye
of Maine, described these unlawful
drinking places as follows:
Mr.. Frye said: Why. Mr.. President,
| have seen the restaurant of one of
these houses become an open, notori-
Gus, low, miserable groggery. have
seen a man with his pantaloons inside
his boots and his coarse blouse on
standing at the bar restaurant of one
OF the houses of congress drinking
miserable whisky out of cup
7" A tin cup?" inquired some mem
Der.
mo, sir" said Mr.. Frye, "a crock
cry cup, and l have seen whisky or
dered again and again, and called
tea and brought and served in cup
and saucer. Anybody, whether men,
Der of congress or otherwise, can sit
down and order his tea and drink it
out of a cup"
To me-, he continued, ";here is
something utterly disgusting about it
and entirely unbecoming the character
and dignity of the capitol of the
United States"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-01-25
WOOL GROWERS.

The wool growers of Kenosla coun-
ty who favor the restoration of the
tariff Oh wool to the rate it stood be-
fore reduction by the last Congress
would do well to forward their petit
tions to Congress without delay Per-
haps this has already been done. The
wool tariff is now being agitated in
both Houses of Congress, and when
the present consideration of the ques-
ton ends it is not likely to be brought
up again the present session. Other
states. especially Ohio, have been NOV
ing vigorously in behalf of the wool
interest, and if the wool growers of
Wisconsin are in sympathy with The
movement elsewhere, action should
not be delayed.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-01-25
FUNERAL REFORMS.

Much is said in various quarters on
th g Importance Of funeral reform. In
some towns and cities changes have
been inaugurated, which are claimed
to be improvements on old and long
established practices. Custom is often
more exacting than statute law, and,
however contrary it may be to COM
mon sense, it is allowed to tyranize
over the best of people. Thousands
of people in moderate circumstances
are subjected to burdensome expenses,
which they can i'll afford to bear,
simply from the supposed necessity of
conforming to the custom of the times.
Among men of limited means it adds
to the dread of dying when they reflect
what embarrassment will be brought
on their families if they are allowed a
funeral which passes for respectable.
The unwaTrantable passion for secur.
ing large number of carriages to fol
low the dead to the grave ought to be
deprecated by the pulpit and the press.
But there is another custom that
needs reform, not because it in.
wolves q useless expense of
moneys but of interests more
valuable than money. Customs which
are liable to impair health and en-
danger life are reprehensible in the ex-
IRENE. The man who intelligently
and unnecessarily exposes himself to
sickness and disease sins against his
Creator The practice of standing
around the grave in cold, damp or
chilly weather, with uncovered head.
while the last rites to the dead are be-
ing performed, has been the precursor
of much physical suffering, and in
many instances followed by fatal con-
sequences. No excuse can be given
for this practice that will bear the test
of reason. The plea of decent respect
for the dead, under circumstances like
these. goes for nothing.
The latest action on the subject of
funeral reform noticed is that agreed
upon by the clergymen of different
denominations in the city of Indianap-
oils. 1t probably will not strike all as
the best that can be done:
1.-THE clergymen of indianapolis
have formally recommended that
funeral services shall be performed on
secular days in private dwellings and
not in the house of worship; that the
friends shall take leave of the dead in
private; that the remains shall not be
exhibited to the public, an d that, with
view to reducing the burden of ex-
pense, the services shall be on one day
and the burial privately performed on
the next"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-01-25
SOMERS.

Fine winter weather on the whole.
A light snow storm with wind ON Fri
day night last and Saturday morning
blocked roads some in places, reauir-
ing some Shoyeling.
Sunday last was Bible Sunday at the
Methodist church, the two societies
uniting as usual in the services.
Preaching by the Rev. 2. Dougherty
and remarks by Rev. Du Bois. The
usual collection was taken up, amount
ing to near $22, which will be increased
when those not present are called on
by several dollars. The officers elect
ed for the ensuing year are Deacon
Spence, President; Peter Ozanne. Vice
President; Levi Fink, Secretary and
Treasurer. The attendance was good,
but some were prevented from attend
ing by the roads being blocked.
Singing school was changed to
Thursday evening last week on ac-
count of the temperance lecture, but is
to be held on Tuesday in future.
On Tuesday evening of last week
Mr.. Sobieski Iectured on temperance
at the Methodist church to fair au-
| dience, and the initiatory steps were
taken for Good Templars' Lodge at
the Station.
Rev G. Parsons was in town last
| week.
The concert announced to be held on
Saturday evening was given up on ac-
count of the snow blockade. the Ra.
cine portion Of the singers not being
able to get here.
Mr.. j. w. Rhodes has returned from
his northern trip.
Parties who put up ice are now Sc
curing a supply for summer use.
One evening last week the Z p. M.
passenger train was delayed some two
hours by the derailing Of freight
train at Russell.
Some hay is being hauled to the
press, but the going IS not of the best
IN many places. One load was left in
the track tripped over last week near
the station.
The cold weather makes a steady
and large demand on fodder for cattle
and sheep.
John W. Fink butchered twentv-six
hogs last week, the largest number of
any one heard of in this vicinity.
Mrs. James II. Fink visited her
father in Bristol and returned home
week before last.
On account of the storm the Metho.
dist sociable that was to be held at
John Parsons was postponed one
week.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-01-25
WHAT DOES THE DEMOCRATIC
PARTY INTEND TO DOe

The only answer to be given to this
question is, the Democratic party in
tends to do its utmost to get into
power; that being accomplished, and
the offices it Graves obtained, it has no
further specific purpose. 1t would
puzzle any one to tell what the opposi-
ton to the Republican party really
consists of, beyond its standing in the
way of Democrats getting into Office.
But what do they really propose to do,
should they come into power? Do
they mean to reform the tariff? From
present indications, the next National
Democratic convention will not dare
to give any intelligent expression on
the tariff; it will most likely be forced
to adopt a platform which will admit
OF TWO constructions-on in favor of
free trade, and one for protective tariff.
Should the convention declare distinct
ly for either one of the above, its poll
tical doom would be sealed. Does the
Democratic party propose to improve
our finances? These are now better
here than in any country on the globe.
Our American securities stand fore
most in the money markets of Europe.
Is any change of policy contemplated in
our foreign relations? The United
States are now at peace with all the
world. Does the party intend to in
itiate and carry on any great national
undertaking? No such idea has yet
been born, or at least has yet assumed
shape. The Democratic party will go
into the next general election with nc
measure of governmental
policy; its all-controlling purpose is
power and office.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-01-25
BRISTOL.

The Young Folks Literary will
meet at Mr.. Burgess, on the Plank
road, a week from next Friday. Now
turn out, all of you, and improve youl
minds and get rid Of bashfulness.
MIR. Waldo is putting up a new ice
house. Well, there is a good crop Of
ice, in spite of the mild winter that was
to come.
A day or two ago a tramp called al
Mr.. j. ID. FoWler's, and Mr.. F. believ
ing that we should feed the hungry
gave him a good breakfast. The next
house the tramp called at was Elder
Corsbie's, and he was again given :
breakfast. He then brought up at Mr.
J. P. Bishops, and, it being late. and
the breakfast things put away. they
gave him some bread and milk. One
would think he must be provisioneG
for day.
Mr.. E. r. Gethen and family. of AL
den. have come down to visit theil
mother, Mrs. S. d. Gethen.
Mr.. ]. Carpenter, of Wilmot, ba;
come to see his folks, and he looks as
spry and genial as ever.
Mr.. F. Slocum is sojourning with his
sister, Mrs. J. King.
Mr.. w olcott and family. from
Bloomington, Ill.,. have arrived at Mr.
II. c. Burdick's. ! understand thew
have come to stay. Mr.. Wolcott is a
telegraph operator
The Earl sisters have returned to
their home at Tomah, Wis. They had
a good time here.
The sole business of Congress is to
fish for votes. A great deal Of bait is
used for the Irish vote, but nothing
compared with the amount used to
catch the soldiers vote. Just think!
We are all to be pensioned. Hurrah
Eight dollars month for us! Well.
just pass that bill, and you have us
sure. No more trouble about surplus
revenue. It will take all Uncle Sam
can gather to pay the soldiers and
those who will manage to swear they
were soldiers for the sake of the
pension.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-01-25

Some three weeks ago the New York
Tribune announced that the quarrel
between the two factions of the Repub.
lican party known as Stalwarts and
Half-Breeds had been satisfactorily
ended. For aught that has appeared.
the Tribune was right in its announce.
ment. I'M the late organization of the
state legislature nothing appeared as
indicating differences in the party.
The antagonisms that rent the party
and overwhelmed it with defeat at the
last general election seem to have
entirely subsidized. The state of New
York viii be an important factor in
theneXt Presidential election, and the
union of the party will insure its old
time Republican majorities. The
Democratic papers predict that the ap.
parent harmony of the party in the
state of New York is unreal, and, like
the calm before storm, liscord will
burst ont afresh before the next falls
election. Such a prediction is un-
reasonable, for what have the two fac
tions to gain 10y renewal of the
quarrel 1t would gain nothing for
either, and lose everything to both.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-01-25
FUNERAL OF THE LATE J. G.
MCkIFDLEY.

As our paper went to press last
week on the evening previous to the
funeral Of the late John G. McKindley,
it is fitting to say few words in rela-
ton to the last rites paid to that hon.
ored citizen. 1t is remarked that the
funeral assemblage was among the
largest in this city in the winter
months during past years. It gave
evidence of the profound respect en-
tertained for one who had long been
known in this community; the ser
vices were simple, consisting of the
reading of the scripture lessons, brief
address and prayer, by Rev. Mr.. Mil
Ter, of the Congregational church, and
a prepared biographical sketch of the
deceased, by Rev. Mr.. Bosworth, of
the Methodist church. The exercises
were interspersed with solos by Mrs.
DR.. A. Farr, which were beautifully
and impressively rendered; the exer-
cises throughout were appropriate and
deeply interesting.
The casket was of red cedar, hand
somely inclosed in black broadcloth.
The trimmings of the casket were of
the latest pattern; oxidized textile,
bar silk handles. The floral decora-
tons were chaste, consisting of calls
lilies and other flowers. The funeral
arrangements were under the direc-
ton of Harvey Durkee. The pail
bearers were Col. Howe, Judge Martin.
F. Robinson, S. Doan, w. s. Strong, z.
G. simmons, Col. Frank. A large pro-
'ession followed the remains to the
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-01-25
cHHRcH DIFFICULTY.

The Episcopal church is noted for it's
conservatism, and does rot often have
to deal with those who stray from the
standard faith Of the church. But
now comes a charge Of heresy against
the Rev. DR.. Newton. He had been
delivering a series Of lectures on the
Old Testament stories, as he says, By
clearing away and disentangling the
oyergrowth of legend and drama and
myth" Bishop Potter requested linn
to discontinue his lectures, to which
he assented, but has since, it is said,
expressed his purpose to resume them,
whereupon several prominent clelgy-
men of the church declare such course
would force him to trial for heresy.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-01-25
PUBLIC ROADS IN IOWA

Iowa stands at the head of progress
sive states in the Union; the spirit of
improvement pervades its enterprising
population. Recently state conyen-
ton was called for the purpose Of es-
tablishing system for the more per-
manent improvement of the roads and
public highways in the State. The
meeting was one of much Importance
and was attended by some of the most
able and influential men. Several
recommendations were adopted, which
will be presented to the legislative for
enactment, among which are the fol-
lowing:
/. That all road tax, except poll, be
paid in cash, and all road tax collected
on property outside of cities having not
less than $4,000 population shall be ex-
lected.
2. That county tax of not more
than nor less than / mill be levied,
to be expended under direction of the
County Board of Supervisors, on the
roads.
8. That there be levied in townships
tax of not less than mills for road
purposes.
4. That highway districts should be
co extensive with civil townships, and
township Trustees should have the
power of road Supervisors.
5. That all road work should be done
before August 18th Of each year.
Resolutions were also adopted in
favor of abolisbing the Office of road
Supervisor, all work to be done under
direction of township trustees; also for
uniform road system in the state
restricting hedge fences along high
ways to five feet in height; also right
by statute to drain through private
property.
GOOD public roads are not only econ
omical, tut a convenience and lux
ury; they enhance the value of the
real estate Of the neighborhoOd
through which they pass. The state of
Illinois has been agitating a system of
improved roads adapted to a prairie
country. If Kenosha county had more
reliable roads in wet weather as well
as in dry, great saving and conve
Enience would be gained. The better
the highways the less would be the de-
pendence on railroad for travel and
transportation. The time will come,
and the sooner the better, when the
public roads in the west will equal
those Of many countries in Europe,
which are adapted to travel at all
seasons of the year. Progress has
taken an accelerated movement in our
country.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-01-25
THE PORK QUESTION.

Congress continues to be exercised
over the prohibition of American pork
in France and Germany. The popu-
lar theory two weeks ago for treating
the order for the exclusion of our pork
from foreign ports was retaliation"
by excluding German and French
wines from being brought into this
country. Opinions in Congress appear
to have undergone a change; the
theory Of retaliation is losing in favor,
which indicates the return of good
sense. For great nations to play at a
game Of retaliation with each other is
beneath national dignity in this en-
lightened age. Such action might be
looked for between half-civilized
tribes, but to return wrong for wrong
between two nations at peace with
each other finds no justification in any
acknowledged moral code. If Ameri-
can pork be found burtful to the peo-
pie of France as an article of food, the
government of that country has right
to exclude it. But it appears Congress
still regards that fact not vet
settled in the proper way.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-01-25
LECTURE 81 REE ROBERT WEsi

LECTURE By REE ROBERT VEST
The lecture by Rev. Robert West,
editor of the Advaace, Chicago, in Apol-
10 Hall on Tuesday evening last, was
attended by a fair audience, but it
should have been larger. The lecture
was given under the auspices of the
Business Mems Club. Mr.. West is a
rapid and energetic speaker. but lacks
in distinetiveness of enunciation. His
lecture was the most instructive de-
livered in this city for years, He de-
scribed region of country (Old and
New Mexico the most wonderful in
the world, with which he has famil-
iarized himself by travel and observa-
ton. Comparatively but little was
known of the region of country of
which he spoke until late years, and
even now it is imperfectly understood.
American travellers visit the eastern
continent, then return and tell in books
or public lectures the marvellous things
they have seen, while in our country
and the lands bordering thereon are
wonders surprising those seen in Eu-
rope and Asia. Cathedrals'of past ages
still remain transcending in grandeur
those of the eastern world Pyramids
larger in size than that of Cheops in
Egypt; prehistoric remains of art
more interesting than those found in
foreign lands. Notwithstanding these
and vastly more to be seenin the great
southwest, travellers by thousands will
continue to cross the Atlantic to see
what has been a thousand times de-
cribed, and with which many school
boys are familiar by reading.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-01-25
GEN. GRANT AND REV. J. p.
NEWMAN.

During the p1storate of Rev. Dr.
Newman at the Metropolitan Metho-
dist church in Washington, President
Grant was a regular attendant of that
church. Over two years ago Rev. Dr.
Newman was called to take charge of
the Madison Avenue Congregational
church, New York city. where he still
remains as pastor of that church. On
Thursday of this week a reception
was rendered to Rev. Dir. Newman.
The card Of invitation was headed by
Gen. Grant and nine deacons of the
church. Dr. Newman MAS and is still
Gen. Grants favorite preacher. Dur
ing bis Presidency he commissioned
DR.. Newman to travel around the
world, for the purpose Of visiting
American Consrlates, and reporting
their condition to the government.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-01-25
THISKY INTEREST IN CON
sGRESS.

The whisky manufacturers, up to the
assembling of the present Congress,
had entertained high hopes of procur-
ing the extension of the time fixed by
law for paying the tax on bonded
whisky, or, in other words, on the
whisky stored in warehouses on which
the tax has not been paid, The House
being Overwhelmingly Democratic, it
was believed by the whisky traficers
they would have no difficulty in OBJ
tanning the asked-for legislation. But
the present indications are unfavor-
able for the granting Of the asked-for
boon by the distillers. The whisky
spectators are beginning to think the
Democrats are becoming a little shaky
on the liquor question; heretofore
they have been more prompt to come
to the relief of the men who deal in
distilled liquors.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-01-25

Various plans for tie disposal of
the large surplus revenue continue to
be suggested in Congress. Senator
Hill, of Colorado, proposes to build a
government building in every town
containing 1000 inhabitants. If the
Senator is really in earnest for such a
disposition Of the surplus moneys, his
proposition will not be likely to insure
the immortality Of his name.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-01-25

ed Angels Food she is a member of
family who were once immensely
wealthy, but are now reduced to
Strengthened circumstances. Her BUSH
ness is worth $4,000 a year to her at
present, and is growing all the time.
Another case is that of lady who
puts up canned fruits. She is the
daughter of an ex-Congressman, and IS
married to the son of the greatest dip
lomat America has produced in recent
years There is no need of her apply
ing her skill in this manner, but she
was induced to make business of
what was a pastime by the urgent
solicitation of friends who ate her
preserves. She now gets very hand
some revenue from the work. :
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-01-25

The wool growers of Kenosha coun.
ty seem to be thoroughly awake to
their interests, and the meeting to be
held tomorrow Saturday at Bristol
will be an important one. Reforms
are usually of slow growth. Several
sheep men refused last year to perpe.
trate on their sheep the barbarism OF
the usual spring washing. The results
We're entirely satisfactory. Quite q
number of prominent wool growers
have declared their intention not tc
wash the coming spring. Marketing
wool is an important problem, and We
understand it is to come up for discus.
sion at the meeting.