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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02
STATE CONTENTION.

The Republican State Convention at
Madison on Wednesday last, for the
election of delegates to the National
Convention to be held at Chicago June
Sd, next, was fully represented from
all parts of the state. The proceed
ings were in the main harmonious,
evincing good degree of enthusiasm.
The delegates at large elected to the
Chicago Convention were E. I'll. Brod-
head, of Milwaukee !; e. w. Reyes, of
Madison; Jonathan Bowman, of Kill
bourn City; and Thos. Scott, of Grand
Rapids. The preferences are reported
equally divided between Arthur, Ed
munds, Lincoln and Blaine. This
may not be authentic.) A resolution
which was construed as instructing
the delegates to vote for Gen. Fair
Child as first choice for President was
lost The delegates are asked to pre-
sent the name of Gen. Fairchild, if the
proper occasion shall arise. A. TAYLOR,
of st. Croix, was chosen chairman of
the State Republican Central Com
mittee. A resolution was adoped that
the representation in all future conven-
lions shall be On the basis of the
Republican vote cast in the several
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02
KINDERGARTEN.

kindergarten schools are not of re-
cent date, but for the past two years
have been receiving much more atten-
ton than formerly. In Chicago the
kindergarten schools have not been
taken charge of as part of the public
school system, but have been support
ed free schools by the liberal subscrip-
tons of public-spirited citizens. 1t is
expected that arrangements will ul-
timately be made to have these chill
dren schools provided for as part of
the system of public schools. Milwau-
kee is in advance of other western
cities in the encouragement of Kinder
garten education. Two years ago it
was made a part of the public school
system of that city, and supported
from the same class of funds. Doubts
had been entertained whether this
could be legally done, but the objection
that had been raised whether such ex-
penditure was authorized by the school
laws of the state mas passed away.
Since the establishment of Kindergar-
ten schools in Milwaukee they have
been watched with much interest by
the friends of primary education in
other cities, being regarded as an ex-
pertinent. One of the greatest impede
ments to the success of these chill
dren's schools was. the procurement of
qualified teachers, the instruction re-
quired being of different character
from that in the common schools of
the day. To meet this demand a class
of seventeen young ladies were organ
lied, and a one years course of studies
prescribed, comprising the theory and
practice of the kindergarten, under
the instruction of a competent teacher
from an eastern city. Fourteen of
these teachers are now engaged in this
work. The Secretary of the Board of
Education says there are now seven
kindergarten schools in Milwaukee,
supplied with two teachers each.
There have been one thousand children
enrolled since the schools have been
put in operation. No child is admitted
under four or over seven years..of age.
The same report says there are now in
the public schools of the city 5,7S2
children between the ages of four and
seven years, and in the opinion of the
friends of education no method of in
struction meets the wants of children
of that age as well as the Kindergar-
ten.
A kindergarten has been open in
Kenosha at intervals the past two
years or more, conducted as private
enterprise. A suitable building and
larger convenienees is needed to give
it greater success. With its limited
facilities, it has accomplished satisfac-
tory work. It is understood that some
of our citizens have offered to pay
literally towards the erection of a
suitable building when things are in
readiness to begin the movement.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02
CANDIDATE FOR c0NGRESs.

The possible candidates for Congress
in the several Congressional districts
in this and other states are freely dis
cussed and their fitness and avail
ability considered. 1t is quite too
early to commence anything like an
active canvass for any particular can
didate, but it is we'll to learn the cur
rent of public sentiment, in order to
arrive at judicious choice when the
time for the nominating convention
comes. AS has before been remarked
in the TELEGRAPH, if location is to be
insisted upon, the lake shore would be
entitled to present the candidate in
this district; the western part of the
district has had the member of Con-
gress ten successive years. But the
question of location is not an import
ant one; it is more matter of policy
than of principle. But there does not
appear to be any candidate in the lake
shore counties who is DESTROYS of
nomination. Hon. J. v Quarles has
been frequently mentioned in connec-
ton with the Office, but has not thus
far consented to be considered a candi-
date. In the western part of the dis
trict, Hon. L. B. Caswell, if not the
only candidate, is the most prominent
one named. There is probably no man
in this district better qualified for the
Office than u. B. Caswell. He has
given evidence of his legislative ability
by a service of three terms in Congress !;
his record in the House of Represen-
tatives will bear criticism. His politi-
cal standing as a fair-minded and re-
liable Republican is unquestioned and
his moral character is unassailable.
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HARBOR BILL.

The River and Harbor bill has not
yet been reported for action. What
the prospects for this point are cannot
be with any certainty predicted. From
a table giving the amounts which have
been from the first appropriated for har-
bors and rivers in this state we take the
following: Racine has had $1S7 ,4O3 !;
Kenosha, $19S,955. The Fox and Wis
consin River Improvement, which may
possibly be completed, if ever, within
the next twenty years, has had appro-
priations in all of $2,2Ss, 800.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02
8HEEP sHEARLNG FESTIVAL.

1t is hoped the friends of the wool
growing interest will keep in mind the
sheep shearing festival to occur at
Salem station on Thursday next.
Festivals of this character are becom-
ing not only popular, but profitable in
various parts of the country. They
encourage competition in growing the
best grades of wool, and the raising of
the most improved kinds of sheep.
Salem station is perhaps the best loca-
ton in the county for a festival of this
kind. The people of the city would
do well by showing their appreciation
of this important interest of the coun-
ty by attending the festival.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02
BOSTON WOOL MARKET.

The AdUertlser of Friday says The tone, in
spite of the small business, is strong tor all
grades Of wool that are at all in demand, for the
supply is light of such. 1t will be noticed that
there have been continued sales of the Ohio
Xxx at 40c and X at 371sc. Some manufacturers
have been in the market for delaine, and choice
lots have been taken at full prices. Coarse
woods are very scarce, and with fair demand
would advance, but as it is that is not expected.
Light shrinking medium pulled woods are well
sold up, and the demand is in excess of the
supply. There has been more calls for sample
bags of Australian, and the stock Of f1eeces is
such that the holders are encouraged. If the
London market opens at firm and old prices we
are informed that 600 bales may be shipped
Samples have been sent and prices have been
named as possible at the sale, which would be
preferable to selling in this market.
Inc new clips are receiving more attention.
We have it on good authority that Eastern buy
ers are contracting for wool on the sleeps back
at 25c. in Kentucky and yet it would be inter-
eSting to know just who is doing this The first
arrival of spring Texans has come to hand this
week, The wool is in good condition and has
been carefully graded and packed. More at
tentiOn is being paid to such matters in that
section, which will promote the best interest of
the growers. The movement there as yet has
been very small, sellers not being able to meet
buyers. Shearlng Is by this time general
few lots have been taken by a st. Louis buyer
at 2lc f. o. b. the cars and a few sales at Fort
Worth range as high as 2002Ic, but that is for
a choice lot. The clip. from all accounts, is the
most desirable for years, hence the views of
growers are nigh, ana the WOOL IS likely to move
slowly to the seaboard. Exceptionally light
Texas here would bring 25c as a top price, but a
more general price would be 16021c. The most
desirable Northern wool would not bring over
23@25c here, but there have yet been no trans
actions reported in San Francisco, neither is any
noticeable movement looked for for two or three
weeks. Buyers pay little attention to this clip
as compared with previous years. Manufac-
turerS are not only cautious in buying wool, but
also in making up woolens on orders, for there
is dread of countermands upon every sort Of
pretext, the goods being thus thrown upon their
hands. Many Rhode Island mills are consider
ing the matter of shutting down, as are also
others, in view of the continued apparent over
production.
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The total amount Of sales Of various grades
POTATO CULTURE.

Every farmer should grow at least two
sorts Of potatoes, early and late. The early
varieties are seldom good keepers, while late
sorts, like peachblow, grange, etc., by being
kept in q cool dark cellar and shoveled over
few times, will remain good until early
sorts are ready for use. The deterioration
of potatoes is too well known TO argue here,
and the best remedy seems to be to start
again with the newer and more vigorous
sorts. The names of the new sorts are Ie
gion, fve-sixths of which come under one
head, viz, humbug. To test them thorough
ly requires o good deal of patience and two
or three years Of time.
If asked now what are the best sorts,
should say probably beauty of Hebron fear
ly) and white star Qate). The grange is very
popular in some localities, producing large
crops of good late keeping tubers The
white elephant produces large crops of Ct
think) not very good potatoes, though they
are rated as good in most catalogues and en-
dorsed as such by many farmers. EARLY
Ohio, Telephone, Victor and Mammoth Pearl
are on probation here.
And now word about whole or cut seed
My experience is, that the best results are
ObeoAASN " kAOASAAS liz Aot SScb pObdbVGo
whole, planting them singly 2 by 81 feet
apart. Requiring as it does such large guam.
titles of seed, it will never be very popular.
Cutting sets will answer very well when
the ground and weather are favorable But
for extremes of wet or dry I would much
prefer even small potatoes planted whole.
Cutting impairs the vitality of the plant
Drouth will extract moisture from the cut,
and wet will induce decay at the same point
Next comes the theory that whole potato
planted will throw up host of puny sprouts
which can never amount to anything. This
is theory, pure and simple. Experience
pro7es that nature arranges these things
better than we figure. Plant whole potato
with hundred eyes and only two or three
of the most vigorous will grow, while The
other ninety odd will remain forever DOR
mant.
The best potato bug tonic seems to be Paris
Green. London purple is too variable in
quality. If you use water to apply it, use
a very fine sprinkler. JNo. RHODES.
Brighton, Wis, April 10, 1884.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02
IMPROVEMENTS.

A creditable business in laying new
sidewalks, cross-walks and repairing
old walks, has been done the past
week. AS this is the season for house
cleaning and removing the rubbish
from the surroundings of dwellings,
so it is the season for the cleaning of
streets and alleys. There are alleys
in the neighbcrhood of the business
parts of the town which are in all UNI
healthful condition and need early at
tention. If the city does not exhibit
all the signs of building improvement
desirable, that lack of progress can
be in good measure compensated for
by the cleanliness Of the streets and
the neatness of door yards and
grounds.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02
WHITE BRONZE MONUMENTS.

Monuments composed of substance
called white bronze are coming into
use, taking the place Of marble and
granite for tombstones and cemetery
monuments. The white bronze is
made of purified zinc, prepared es-
pecially for the purpose, and is pro-
n0unced by scientific authorities more
durable than stone or marble. This
kir ! nf purified zinc does not corrode
and scale off by exposure to wet and
followed by hard freezing, but is as in
destructible as solid silver. An agent
of white bronze company established
at Detroit, Mich, was in the city last
week. He is engaged in obtaining
orders for soldiers monuments to be
placed in public parks or squares.
Antique bronze, made from copper
and zinc, has been used for monument
al purposes from early periods, and
can now be seen in Europe with every
name and date in perfect preservation.
White bronze is more pleasing in color
than antique bronze, being a handsome
light grey. Orders are now being
taken for soldiers monuments in this
state, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan and
Indiana. We learn the subject has
been talked of for the erection of
"a soldiers monument on the public
park in this city; it would not only be
an ornament to the city, but just
tribute to the memory of those who
gave their lives in defence of the coun-
try.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02

Excursion rates to the Chicago Ma
tiOnal Conventions have been fixed at
one-third the regular fare for the
round trip. This applies to the Chica-
go and Northwestern running through
town and other roads. These low rates
of fare will offer inducements to great
numbers of people to help swell the
crowd at Chicago during the sessions
of the conventions.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02

Some friends think it was unfair for
the TELEGRAPH to give additional cur
rency to the charges of l.. D. Blaisdell
against Mr. H. Durkee. 1t is an old,
old charge, revamped. The charge of
stupendous wrongs are based on the
statements of Blaisdell, and even, if
not proven true, are in such cases apt
to work prejudice to the accused.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02

Henry Ward Beecher predlcts the
nomination of Robert 7. Lincoln for
President by the Republican National
Convention. Mr.. Beecher's prophecy
is liable to fail, but we should be well
pleased to have it prove true. Months
ago this paper gave reasons for regard
ing Mr.. Lincoln the most available
candidate on the list.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02
THE KENOSHA TELEGRAPH
NJ. FRANK, EDITOR
once in Masonic Block, room Il Judge Van
Wyck.
FRIDAY, MAY 2, 1884.
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, coETEN-
ION.

The Republican National Convention will meet in
Chicago. H. on Tuesday, June 3d. 1854, at IL o'clock
for the nomination of candidates to be support
ed for President and Yics-Presdent at the next cleo
lion. The Republican electors Of the several states,
aud all other voters without regard to past political
differences who in favor Of the elevating and dig
nifying of American labor extending and protecting
home Industry giving free popular education Of the
masses Of the people, securing free suffrage and an
Honest counting Of ballots eEectualy protecting all
human rights in every section OF our common
country, and who desire to promote friendly feeling
and permanent harmony throughout the landby Sc
curing National Government pledged to these OBJ
ects and principles are cordially invited to send for
each state four delegates, each representative At
large two delegates
D. NJ. SABIN. Chairman.
joss A. MARTIN, Secretary.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02

Hon. Isaac N. Arnold, one of the
most distinguished early settlers of
Chicago, died on Thursday last. He
came to Chicago in 1886, and had ever
since that time been first and foremost
in every good enterprise. He is well
remembered by many Of the early set
tiers of this county.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02

The cooking school noticed a couple
of weeks ago to Ibc opened in Milwau-
kee is moving to be incorporated. Its
purposes are declared to be as follows
10 give instruction in scientific
cookery, and to disseminate informa-
ton of hygienic methods in the cult
nary art to all classes"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02

AT a county convention held at the
Court House in this city on Saturday
last. John b. Vosburgh and Col. j. H.
Howe were elected delegates to the
state convention at Madison, to choose
delegates to the Republican National
Convention which assemblies on the Sd
of June, next. A motion to instruct
the delegates to present the name of
Gen. L. Fairchild as the first choice for
President was lost.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02

Ninety-three applications were made
to the City Council Of Racine on
Wednesday last for liquor license.
Low license prevails under the new
city government, therefore the rush.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02

j. l. Case, the famous horse dealer
in Racine, the AdUocote of that city
says, has just returned from Kentucky,
where he sold twenty-three colts, one
for $685., and one for 500. The re-
mainder Of the lot averaged $325.67
each.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02

1t is stated in the Sentinel rumor
prevailed in Racine on Sunday last
that Kenosha had been visited by a
destructive cyclone, and that forty per.
sons came from that city to view the
devastation, but found it was only a
hoax.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02
NORTH WARD IMPROVEMENTS.

There are several noticeable i'm
provements in the North ward of re-
cent date. New buildings of credit
able style of architecture have been
erected, and better fences and walks
in many instances have been construct
ed. Many additional shade trees have
been planted along the streets and
around the dwellings. The spirit of
improvement on the North side of the
town seems in advance of the South
side. This difference is accounted for
from the fact that the Germans on the
North side are more confident of the
future advancement Of the city, and
have stronger faith in the early re-
moval of our pecuniary incum-
brances.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02
AYERS
Hair VigOr

restores, with the gloss and freshness Of
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brown color, or deep black, as may be desired.
BY its use light or red hair may be darkened,
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1t checks falling of the hair, and stimW-
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silken in appearance, and imparts delicate,
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MIR. C. P. BRIcHER writes from kirby, o.,
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Mr.. ANGUS FAIRBAIRN, leader of the
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02

The appointment of H. H. Tarbell
City Poor Master, by the Auditing
Board, is a good choice. Mr.. Tarbell
discharged the duties of that Office the
past year with good judgment.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02

That 5000 Republican majority at
the late city election in Milwaukee,
which was heralded over the land as a
great triumph for high license, turns
out after all the flourish of trumpets
to be only low license. The saloon
men captured the Common Council and
had things mostly their own way. The
temperance people who labored to
swell the majority to 5000 acknowledge
themselves sold.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02

counties at the last preceding Presi-
Dental election.
The foregoing is only an outline of
the Convention; important omissions.
will be supplied next week.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02

Our city authorities did well by
promptly fixing the price of liquor Ii
censes at 5000, which is the maximum
authorized by law. There was no
parleying or compromising with the
liquor dealers and consulting their
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02
D. N. SABiH. Chairman.
Joss A. MARTIN, Secretary

The proceedings Of the county con-
vention held on Saturday last were not
received at this Office.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02

1t will be startling news to some
people to learn that an improvement
has begun to be made on the public
park. Since large basin was scooped
out IN the centre of the park several
years ago, intended to represent a
classic lake, but failed to be carried
out as designed, the park has been en-.
tirely neglected and left waste. It is
encouraging to notice that the outlines
or border of the park have recently
been marked by the plough, prepara-
tory probably to further improvements
II Out little comparatively should be
accomplished this season, it is crafty
ing to know the park improvement is
not forgotten.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02

Mayor Secor, of Racine, p 9 to
have list of the names of habitual
drunkards posted in the liquor saloons.
with a notification that if spirituous
liquors are sold them the penalty of
the law willxbe enforced. The Mayor
also says he will not insist on the clos
ing of the saloons on Sundays, but that
good order must be maintained in
them. Is the Mayor superior to the
laws of the State, which requires liq-
uor saloons to be closed on Sundays?
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-05-02

About Two million sheep are at present in
Colorado. The clip this year will be IL, OOO.-
600 pounds.