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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29

The New York Times, supporter of
Cleveland, is responsible for the state
ment, that the Democrats of Louisiana
have perfected arrangements to de-
clare maj ority of 10000 in that state.
The Democrats of Louisiana could ar
range for declaring 100000 majority
for Cleveland as easy as any less num-
Der, if it were policy so to do. 1t has
been reported for weeks past the
Democrats of Louisiana have been
planning for the suppression of the Re-
publican vote; but the Democratic
presses at the north dare not utter a
word of protest.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.

A letter from respectable gentle
man informs US that the friends of
education in the town of Somers de-
sire to have the name of d. S. Gibbons,
of that town, announced as candi-
date for the Office Of County Superin-
tendent of Schools. From what we
know and have learned of Mr.. Gibbons
we believe his qualifications for that
important office are of the right stamp.
There is no county Office to which
such vital interests attach as to that
of Superintendent of Schools, and the
convention will do well to give this
careful attention.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29


The Buffalo Commercial Ad0ertiSeT,
published in the home city of Cleve-
land, after reviewing the political life
of Cleveland in that city, among other
things says:
"Here in Buffalo Cleveland is best
known, and he is known to be what
we have described him. Hence it is
that in the very city where he was
elected Mayor there is not one Repub-
lican of any prominence who has de-
clared an intention to vote for him for
President. Nine-tenths of the In
dependents are actively at work for
Blaine and Logan. And in Western
New York, which did so much to
help his boom for Governor, not a
leading Republican is on Cleveland's
side-not one"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29
GREAT FAMILY GATHERING.


The two hundred and fiftieth ami
versary of the first settlement OF
Hartford, Conn, by John Lee, was
commemorated on the 9Th Of August,
inst, by the descendants of the original
Lee family in this country. The num-
Der of Lees present whose names were
enrolled was about two hundred. Mr..
Leonard Lee, of this city, was one OF
the number, and participated in the
interesting exercises of the occasion.
The historical facts in respect to the
Lees have been furnished the TELE-
GRAPH for publication:
John Lee, the ancestor OF the
American branch, came from Col
chester, Eng, in 1884, and settled in
Pennington, Conn, and many OF his
descendants are scattered throughout
the United States, Canada, New Bruins
wick, Asia and South America. Some
eight or ten fought in the French war
of 1855; II fought in the Revolution
airy army, among whom were the
grandfather and two uncles of Leon.
ard Lee, of this place. More than SO
were in the war of the rebellion, up
wards of 20 of whom were killed,
while quite a number, natives of the
slave states, were in the Confederate
army.
More than $50 descendants were in
attendance, representing large num-
Der of the western states, Canada and
New Brunswick, and one from Tenn
essee, a member of Forests cavalry.
Recent discoveries have been made
in the ancient church record of Col
chester, Eng, establishing connec-
ton by which the family is traced
back to their advent into England
from Normandy, France, in the year
1866, in the army of William the
Conqueror, and the ruins of the old
stone castle are still pointed out on the
south coast OF England as the early
residence of the De La Lees, as they
were then known, and their coat Of
arms is still extant.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29

The Northwestern Christian Adoo-
cate, the leading Methodist paper in
the western states, gives review Of
the charges against Cleveland, and
comes to a conclusion whic we com.
mend to the attention of all Methodists
and other christian people:
"His election would do more to
scandalize us throughout civilization
than all our disgraceful Mormonism
in Utah and our shameful divorce re-
cord in all states of the Union. The
Democratic managers owe it to the
people to put up another candidate,
Tie Legitimate son would be an i'm
proyement. The present candidacy is
an insult to every home in the land, in
the absence of the authoritive denial
for which month has given ample
space"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29
MEMBER or ASSEMBLY.

Several candidates have been men
toned for member of assembly; SO
far as we are acquainted with them.
they all have fair qualifications for the
office. With one of the candid ates
named last week, Mr.. Roberts, we
happen to have been longer and more
intimately acquainted than either of
the others. He has for years been a
contributor to the TELEGRAPH of
various articles pertaining 10 our
agricult ural and home interests. Nor
have the services of Mr.. Roberts as a
correspo ndent been confined
4 lone to this paper; he has contributed
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29

One of the most important recent
movements of the press, having an in
huence on the political campaign, is
the action of the New York Iasdepep-
dent. As its name indicates. it has
been independent in politics. but with
a leaning to the Republican side. Its
acknowledged talent and wide circula-
ton gave it great influence. When
the nomination of Cleveland was an
nounced, the Independent Endorsed it,
which gave great joy to the Republican
boilers and Democrats, and CORE
spending feeling of disappointment t.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29
REPUBLICAN MEETING.

BLAINE AND LOGAN RATIFICATION.
Ex-Gov. Fairchild will address the
citizens of Ksnosha county in Klmball
Hall on Saturday evening, August 20,
at 7:30 o'clock, on the political issues
of the present campaign. The" Plumed
Knights" will be present in full uni
form. Good music. Those of every
political creed invited.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29

The Democratic bulldozers in MIS-
sissippi are at their old practice again
The Republican Presidential electors
report that in their attempts to ad-
dress public meetings they are met
with all sorts of insults, such as turn
ing off the'gas, driving the people from
the halls by scattering sulphurated
hydrogen in halls, sc. These are only
the beginnings; next will come the
shot-guns, and in the end, as hereto
fore, driving Republicans from the
polls on election day. The question
has been often asked, and will con-
tinue to be asked until answered,
what have Democrats ever done or at
tempted to do in Congress to protect
citizens of the South in the exercise of
their lawful rights at the polls?
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29

much reading matter on the aforemen-
toned subjects for the Milwaukee
Sentinel, the Racine papers and the
Chicago Journal. These papers can
all bear witness to his intelligence on
the subjects of which he treats, and
his ability as a writer. Without any
disparagement to the other candidates,
we believe no man in the county is
better fitted to serve the interests of
our farmers in the legislature than r.
F. Roberts. IF a straightforward Re
publican is demanded, there is none
more so than he.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29

Republicans. That journal, giving the
Cleveland scandal thorough investi-
CATION, became satisfied it was no inven-
ton for electioneering purposes, but a
disgraceful fact, calculated to bring
reproach on the nation, in the event of
the election of Cleveland. The result
is that one of the strongest articles
against Cleveland which have ap.
peared in the public press was con-
tanned in that paper a few days ago.
1t has produced CONSERVATION among
that class of independent Republican
boilers who professedly wanted a
purer man than Blaine. Well, the
moral Independents have a man, and
a son, too. of Maria Halpin.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29

War between France and China has
been imminent for weeks. This is not
strictly a European war; if it were, it
would be a disgrace to modern ciyiliz-
alton; but as it is, it is discreditable
to the christian nations of Europe. 1t
is true there is no Congress of Nations
established to which disagreements be-
tween nations may be referred for ar
bitration, yet there is strong moral
sentiment now in all enlightened ma
lions that resort to war for the set
Element of national quarrels cannot be
justified. Admitting that one of the
parties in this war is only semi-civil-
lied and the other enlight ened, it does
not change The responsibility of neigh
boring nations. If two men were an
tagonizing each other, and preparing
for street fight, one citizen of re-
spectacle standing, and the other a
South Sea Islander, would it not be
the duty of every good citizen to inter-
fere for the pacifcation of the beIliger-
ents? Why, then. should christian
England, Germany and other enlight-
ened European powers stand calmly
by and see two nations worry and de-
YOUR each other" without making any
well directed efforts for their concil-
iatien? Individual customs and ma
tional customs properly differ; but in
diyidual morality and national moral
ity are the same. They should be con-
trolled by the same general rule of
right action. Thus the writers of
moral philosophy teach.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29

The Wisconsin State Editorial Assoc
citation, which held three days SEES
sion in Milwaukee last week, entered
into a new organization under the
name Of the Wisconsin Press Associa-
ton, and adopted . new set of bylaws.
The new organization is more exclu-
sive, combining the rights of editors and
publishers to certain rules in order to
enjoy the benefits which the Associa-
ton is expected to confer. The new
regulations are not intended to take
effect until after the 1st of November
next.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29

A prohibition convention held in
Racine county last Thursday nomin-
ated a full ticket for county officers.
So far as We are acquainted with the
candidates they are men of respectable
standing, but by their acceptance of
the nominations they deliberately
think it for the interests of the coun-
try to aid the election of the Democrat
ic ticket. Of course they do not ex-
pect to draw much support from the
Democratic ranks,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29
COUNTY CONTENTION.

The Republican County Convention
meets at the Court House in this city
on Monday next. AS there appears to
be number of aspirants for some of
the offices it is hoped that fairness will
characterize the proceedings. IF there
should happen to be any combinations
or cliques, for the securement of par
ticular ends, we trust they will be de-
feated. Let the most worthy men be
selected, whether from city or county,
and success will be assured in Novem-
Der next.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29

Were a list of Democratic papers
given from which extracts have been
published, advising Cleveland to with
draw his name from the canvass, ii
might astonish some of his enthusias.
tic admirers. 1t is, however, hardly
supposable that the Democratic Ma
tional Committee would consent to his
withdrawal, should he desire so to do
Such action would tend more to dis
rupt the party than an overwhelming
defeat at the polls.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29

may scratch my name if found on his
ticket. But for every vote lost in that
way five will be gained by the accession
of temperance men Of Irish birth and
descent, who demand candidate who
win favor temperance legislation.
AGRICULTURAL PROGRESS.
Wisconsin is far behind some other sis
ter commonwealth in the improvement
of Undertaking. This improvement
more than doubles the productiveness
Of land and removes malaria, thus con-
tributing to the healthfulness of the
climate by preventing malarial fevers.
This subject is now exciting the atten-
ton of our farmers, and we need drain
age law that will be just to all concerned
and yet promote this valuable improve
ment.
Ny POLITICAL CREED.
came of age with the birth of the
Republican party and have always been
Republican. / favor civil service re-
form, and have frequently placed myself
on the record in opposition to Free
Trade, which would food our nation with
the cheap manufactures of England
silence the cheerful hum of every spin
die in our factories !; smother the flames
of every iron furnace throw hundreds
of thousands of Workmen out of en-
ployment or reduce them to English pau.
per labor systems. Finally, I have the
utmost faith in the leaders selected by
the National Republican Convention
and shall work heartily for the election
of Blaine and Logan.
The PEOPLES RIGHTS.
The people have right and ought tc
demand of their candidates for legisla
lative honors declaration of theil
principles and purposes. The people
are often misrepresented because they
know nothing whatever of the purposes
of those who are offered for their suf
frages.
SEEKING OFFICE.
| There are men who secretly seel
Office and say openly they do not wan
it and only accept it because the people
are so anxious to have them. The mer
who determinedly want Office and seek
it in indirect and corrupt ways are the
very ones who create the bad odol
about ofice-seeking. And this has
often prevented honorable men from
even letting their aspirations for public
service be known, and has kept many
pure and good men out of politics
Politics is the policy of government. I
the men who enter it are good and pure
men the government win be good anC
pure The obligations of good citizen
ship demand that every voter should in
terest himself in government. 1t can
not be wrong for good citizen to aspir,
to the public service and make known
his aspirations openly and honorably
| Very truly yours,
| r. F. ROBERTS.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29

Clergymen do not ordinarily take an
active part in politics, but it is a sig
niacant fact that most of the minis
ters in the city of Buffalo, the home of
Cleveland, protest against his election
to the Presidency. Ministers of the
gospel are the conservators of public
morals, and they are recreant to their
profession if they fail to give timely
warning against the elevation of cor
rupt men to Office. The Buffalo clergy
men have done their duty.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29
FIRST DISTRICT REPUBLICAN,
CONGRESSIONAL CONVEN-
nT0M

The Republican electors of the First
Congressional district are hereby noti-
fed that the Convention to place IL
nomination candidate for Congress,
to be supported at the ensuing election,
will be held at the city of Beloit, at 2
o'clock in the afternoon of Wednesday,
Sept. 10th, 1884. Each Assembly and
Senatorial district will be entitled to
two delegates.
The question of conforming the rep
resentation in future Conventions to
the system adopted at the late Repuo-
lican State Convention will be con-
sidered, and such other business as
may properly come before the Conyen'
ton.
By order of Committee,
PLINY NoRCRoss, Chairman.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29

A Greenback State Convention was
held in Milwaukee on Wednesday last.
at whichsa full nomination of candi-
dates for state officers, presidential
electors, and a platform was adopted,
Hon. W. L. Utley, of Racine, was
nominated for Governor. We have
known Mr.. Utley for years, and if there
were necessity for a Greenback can
didate. he would be well enough, but
there is no earthly use for any such
party.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29

The prospect of railroad in the valley
of the Fox River, through the western
part of Kenosha, county has revived
at least it is more frequently spoken
of as probable in the near future. 1t
is said the right of way south of the
state line has been contracted for; also
1t is repor ted the right of way has
been secured north Of Burlington. If
this information is reliable, it appears
the building of road is approaching
q certainty.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29
A COIN 2,2O9 YEARS OLD.

Rev. Lucius o. Lee, now mission
airy of the Americans Board in Turkey,
has sent to his father in this city a
well preserved and handsomely ex-
ecuted silver coin, bearing the image of
Alexander the Great. The lettering of
the coin is in Greek. Alexander the
Great dates back to 1926 years before
Christ. The coin, it is supposed, was
found in an Egyptian tomb. The
coin is rare exhibition Of the skill of
those early times.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29

The prohibitionists do not find ii
easy to obtain suitable candidates to run
on their ticket. In Racine county
their nominees for county treasurer
and for county clerk have both de
clined, and declare their intention to
vote the Republican ticket. They are
both good temperance men.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29
CANDIDATES.

We have hardly deemed it necessary
to make personal mention of the fit
ness and qualifications of the candi-
dates now spoken of for the different
county offices. They are mostly we'll
known to the people of the county,
and any recommendation from us
would impart no new information to
voters. Occasionally there comes a re-
quest from prominent persons to no.
tice the past services of such as have
satisfied the people well. 1t is due to
such that they should have public ap-
prevail.
Mr.. r. E. Sutherland is candidate
for County Treasurer; he has served
in that office three terms. His ac-
counts have been kept with strict ac-
curacy; no error to the amount of one
cent has been discovered in his books.
He has treated the Republican papers
of the county with equal fairness,
which every honorable Republican
ofice-holder should do. The people of
the county cannot do better than re-
elect him for another term.
Mr.. d. B. Benedict is understood to
be a candidate for reelection to the
Office of county clerk, which position
he has held for some years past. We
have heard the name of no other Re-
publican candidate for that position
mentioned thus far.
We understand Mr.. Horace Clark
Of this city, is candidate for the office
of County Treasurer. His recommen'
dations are good moral character
honesty and integrity, and business
capability.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29
CORRECTION.

An error occurred in our last week s
paper, in saying that Mr.. III. B. Hins-
dale had procured list of 40 male
citizens who have resided in this city
continuously since 1s49; it shoul d
have read lao, &c.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29

The way the vote runs: A vote was
taken on the morning train from Mil
waukee to Chicago on the 18th inst,
resulting 100 for Blaine, 20 for Cleve-
land, 8 for Butler, for st. John.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29

There are thirty.eight German news
papers published in Wisconsin. This
gives some idea Of the proportion Of
German population in the state.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29

Hon. J. V. Quarles, Of Racine, is an
nOunced to address the fourth ward
Republican Club, Milwaukee, this Fri
day evening.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29

The Madison Young Voters Club
comprises 100 members who will cast
their first vote this year, and for Blaine
and Logan.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29

Our exchanges notice the formation
of Blaine and Logan Clubs in various
places, composed wholly of Irishmen.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29
TO THE REPUBLICANS OF KENO
SHA COUNTY.

Having made known to some of my
Republican friends my aspirations to
serve the people as Member of As
sembly in the next legislature, I deem it
to be due to the Republican electors to
make this declaration.
Every citizen has right to aspire to
the public service. / esteem it noble
ambition for man to aspire to the
office of legislator and fit himself for the
office. I submit my aspirations to the
Republican County Convention. Eff I
am nominated, and the people ratify
the nomination, [ shall use all my abil-
ity and industry to merit the honor by
honest, faithful and efficient service in
the interests of the people.
On TRAMPs.
would favor enacting law to COM
pei every man who is an habitual tramp.
when found in the county, to break
stone, build and repair roads for the
county. would favor enacting law
making it a penitentiary offence for
sheriffs, police officers and justices of
the peace to multiply their fees by con-
spring together to make needless ar
rests in total violation of the spirit of
the law. The present tramp law has
been used by the sheriffs and other
peace officers simply to steal the public
money and use it for themselves.
one-fourth by this criminal abuse of an
unfortunate law. The present sheriff
brought in bill of over ten thousand
dollars for the first six months of his
administration. 1t would have been
better economy for the people to have
maintained the tramps in style at the
Palmer House in Chicago at 800 per
day.
On TEMPERANCE.
We have on our statute books laws
prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liq-
uors on Sunday and to minors and
habitual drunkards. / favor the vigor-
Gus enforcement of all laws for controll-
ing the sale of liquors in the interests of
the peace of communities, the lessening
of crime, and consequent lessening of
taxes. / favor the enactment of new
license law which will allow municipal
ties to charge high license and Law a
strong controlling hand on the business
of liquor selling. The politicians say |
cannot be elected on such a platform :;
that the German Republican viii cling
to his beer even though the Republican
party and principles sink beneath his
feet and are swallowed in the sea of
Democratic success. / have better
opinion of him. His vote cannot be
alienated from Blaine and Logan. He
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1884.

National Republican Nominations
For President,
JAMES G. BLAINE.
For Vice-President,
JOHN A. LOGAN.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29

THE KENOSHA TELEGRAPH
M.tFRANK, EDITOR
once in Masonic Block, roOsa Of Judge Van
Wyck.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-08-29

ANTHONY VAN WICK,
CORNELIUS WILLIAMS, Com.
A. II. KRUCKMAN,
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-02-28

quslnisd ihst Osmmaes hiss "pssehsd "
ihoufh the prosecution iniimaiss
that he waited 10 10 30 but that he
vas not permitted. Hts attorneys are
Messfs. Hisy AMI Orgy. The former, who
was seen bys HsnALp reporter. had moth
log t0fsy
Mr. ORGY leil some iw, weeks slnos aud
returned Saturday from New YORK, whilher
he had gone or the purpose OF inducing Me-
Oammaok, n wealthy Wall street operator,
who IA u Telaiiye, perhaps an uncle ~ "a
pfi ,oneT 70 bond him out, The superstition
IL that the object OF The trip proved u failure,
Joe l.ohensiein, who Is out on oond, 10 silll
ia the CITY, aud ~ he is regarded ~ the
tool OF Baum In tho matter. apparently
has some sympathy from both
the railway company, the officers
and the public. IL ~ apparent that
the examining trial OF Baum
will, as II Ia the first TO DO heard,
be tho most decisive engagement, as the
testimony then produced will he retarded
as the key 10 tho whole affair, from begin
nlns to end. Botn sides sre msrrhaline
their witnesses and hard light Is looked
for Friday morning,
IL may be that Cammaek has not
squealed, but all OF a sudden his cell has
heen furnished with cosy bed, table,
chairs, cigars, etc. In the county jail,
though the walls In his room are still bars
OF steel.
II was rumored last night that Mrs, EAs:
ton was packing her trunk with u view oi
leaving the city.