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The National tribune., 1885-01-01

Gus for the passage of the bill No one refused %
sign the petition.-S. B. KERsTETER New Bradford.
TO THE EDITOR: Inclosed please find petition
with III names about two days work Only four
OF all asked refused to sgn.-J H McCoRMIc x.
Rays.
VERMONT.
To THE EDITOR: Every man I asked signed this
petition except two.-A. p. GEORGE Hancock
To THE EDITOR: Every one here is willing Ia
help the soldier. If ! had time could get a great
many more names.-H. SHERMAN, Burlington.
WISCONSIN.
To THE EDITOR: 1t only took me half q day -
get the $50 names this petition. Only one 70.
fused to sign.-O. G.. SMITH, Stockbridge.
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The WASHINGTON Monument.

Arrangements for the dedication of the
Washington Monument are progressing rap
idly. The Commission appointed by Congress
to arrange suitable ceremonies have extended
general invitation to military, Masonic, and
civic organizations (the latter not to carry any
emblems of a political character) to participate.
Gen. Sheridan, who has been selected as
marshal of the day, requests all organizations
intending to take part in the procession to no.
tify him at the earliest possible moment, in
order that proper places in column may be
assigned to them.
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Proflting by a Queer Mistake.
[Los angeles (Cal.) Elpress.l

The Red Bluff Sentinel made this startling an
nouncement one day last week: "The prayer
meeting at the NJ E. Church will be hell to-
night" This typngrar rhical error made good
many people believe that something remarkable
was to take place at the meeting, so the church
was crowded. The officiating brethren, greatly
encouraged by the large audience, were inspired
to eloquence and the result was that 13 con-
verted persons united with the church.
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-09-11
CITY ELECTION ON TUESDAY
NEXT.

Before another issue OF this paper,
the election on the question of license
will have taken place. The question
before the people is plain and,simple,
and no one can be so dull of apprehen-
sion as not to understand it, We have
heard expressions of opinion>in favor
of low license, but have never yet
heard any one attempt to show how
the people of this city would be bene-
fitted by cheap license. The plea is
urged that the liquor dealers cannot
afford high license. Why not? The
liquor traffic is as profitable here as
where $500 or a 81 900 are paid for IL
cense. The per cent profit is as much
here as in any other city in the west;
prices for beer, whiskey and other IN
toxicants are uniform generally, 1t is
nonsense, therefore, to plead that the
profits of the business are not as good
in Kenosha as in neighboring cities.
What other business pays as good a
profit as the retail liquor trade? A
gallon of beer costs about twenty-five
cents. which, it is said, measures six
teen glasses, including the usual pro-
portion of froth. The gallon of beer, at
five cents glass, amounts to 80 cents;
deducting the cost, leaves a profit of
So cents. A gallon of whiskey, it is
said, averages about so drinks, which,
at 10 cents a drink, is So. Deduct the
cost of the whiskey, $3.50, and the
profit is $3.50. What merchant or
grocery dealer would venture to charge
such profit and hope for federation in
any community? The safe road to pro-
hibition is by high license. Let the
people persist in raising the price of
license, and prohibition will be reached
as soon as public sentiment is ready to
enforce it.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-09-11
BRISTOL.

Mr.. Gilbert, of Sheboygan, is the
guest of Mr.. Barnum. Nj. G. started
from Sheboygan at nine o'clock one
day and arrived at Bristol before dark
on the next. This is over one hundred
miles. Mr.. Gilbert may feel proud of
the drive, but the horse may perhaps
wish he had taken more time. Mr..
Gilbert resided here some time ago.
He has been out to Dakota and other
western paradises, but he wishes to
buy in Bristol. He says he does not
find any better country. That's so.
The Bible reading was held at the
house of r. F. Roberts on Sunday even
ing last, and will be with J. P. Bi shop
next week.
Mr.. Shepard and wife went to Ra-
| cine to examine the Industrial EXPOSE
ton. They report a fine show of
horses. cattle and sheep, but rather
slim attendance, except on Thursday,
on which day there was a crowd.
There is now two butchers at Bristol.
The last conner will not eat much beef
for while, as he has no teeth yet.
DUV uLO OAA UuGCllCI SC0ulS w DO SOLll0-
What stuck up over the boy.
Miss L. Murphy has bid farewell to
Bristol. She accompanies her brother
to Arizona. where he and two other
brothers are in business.
Elder Corsbie, at the Plank road
church, on Sunday, gave the people a
good sermon, showing some of the
erroneous opinions held by Christians
about the Old Testament. Truth is
| eternal. Thou shalt not steal was the
law as much before the time of Moses
as after, but whilst the moral law in
the Old Testament was negative, in
the new it is positive. DO unto
others as you would that others should
do unto you. Christ is the end of the
law.
Mrs. Winslow, an old settler of
Somers, but now of Chicago, is visiting
old friends round here. She attended
the Plank road church on Sunday.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-09-11
A STRANGE AGRFEMENT.

At meeting of Prohibitionists held
in the Senate chamber at Madison last
Thursday strange spectacle was pre-
scented. Mr.. John Schlingen. President
of the Saloon Mems Liquor Organiza-
ton, and S. D. Hastings, President of
the Prohibition club, both occupied
the same platform. President Schlin-
gen expressed his full sympathy with
the position taken by the Prohibi-
tionists in respect to high license.
President Hastings was so well pleas
ed with his anti-license ally, that he
published card in the. Madison Jour-
nal Of September 6, in which he ex-
pressed his qualification of the presence
and position taken by Schlingen. The
Prohibitlonists say let the liquor
trade be free, rather than license it; to
this the liquor dealers say amen, and
the two parties join hands.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-09-11

then it follows it is wrong to license
the sale. Thj seems to many we'll
meaning per sons to be logical reason
ing. But il. the history of treating the
sale of Intoxicating drinks is under
stood, it gives quite another aspect to
the case Two hundred and fifty years
ago the sale of Intoxicating liquors was
as common as the sale of meats and
vegetables, and there was no restriction
on the traffic. Gross abuses in England
OF the sale of liquors led to the enact
ment of restrictive laws; these laws
were originally intended to restrain
the abuse of an existing right, for the
right to sell spurious liquors was once
regarded natural or common right,
as much as to sell wheat and corn.
License does not confer power-for
the power originally existed; it re-
strains an abuse of power. Every adj
ditional restriction placed on the liquor
traffic brings us nearer prohibition /;
therefore let restraint by increasing
license be piled on restraint until tn e
liquor dealer shall 1elinquish his un-
justifable business and abandon it for
more creditable employment.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-09-11
LAST TUESDAY EVENINGS
CONCERT.

The concert given by Miss Lilly
Runals in the Congregational church
last Tuesday evening embraced some
of Chicago's best musical talent, and
was an entertainment of decided merit.
Although the streets on Tuesday night
were muddy, owing to the continuous
rains, and the night closed in with
traditional Egyptian darkness, not
wlthstanding these drawbacks, there
was large and appreciative audience
in attendance. Not to individualize
those who took part in the vocal and
instrumental exercises of the evening
it must be sufficient to say they all &C.
quilted themselves to the satisfaction
of those who came to enjoy pleasant
musical treat. 1t may be in place to
mention Miss Ida Clark, who is styled
the " wonderful child cornetist." Hel
mastery playing on the cornet, and
skillful striking of the glass tumbiers
by which exquisite music was pro
duced, did not fail to elicit much ap
plause. Exhibitions of the kind giver
by Miss Clark are a novelty in thi:
place, therefore entitled to specia
mention.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-09-11

Senator Cottrill being unable to find
reasons for self-control. readily finds a
reason why the public should not ex-
ercise its right of self-preservation.
As one of the revisers, he seems to
have overlooked the want of fitness or
adaptability of the means to the end; yet
application of the law to his own case
sharpens the lawyers faculty of dis
elimination, and We have the old story
of the difference between "my bull
goring your o." and Uice rersG
Now, it is undoubtedly desirable
that language, and particularly official
or legal language. should be precise,
exact, and have but one meaning; but
this is only partially attainable even
with the greatest amount of care and
circumspection, as this instance well
proves. Yet when reasonable con-
structi0n can be given-one which is
within the scope and design of the
subject matter-it is the duty of those
having the administration Of the law,
or of expounding its meaning, to con-
strue the language according to its
obvious intent.
There being no "Inehriate Asylum" so
particularly designated in this State
nor indeed at the time of the passage
of the law-thGt is thought sufficient to
defeat its purpose. But the inability
Of man or a woman to control the ap.
petite for strong drink is species of
insanity-is, in fact, insanity in that
particular direction and should be so
held by the courts, as it is now held by
good medical authority.
If so held, there is an evident pro-
priety in the sentence of the County
Court of Milwaukee county rem anding
Mr.. Cottrill to the custody of the Super
intendent of the insane hospital at
Oshkosh. and only slight alteration
in the terms of the Rescript' is nee
essary to give effect to the statute.
We have plenty of people who are
ready to defeat the operation of sal
utary laws curbing their rapacity,
passions, or lust. by any bubble as to
the meaning of language, and who OBJ
tain credit for acute perception by
raising objections to the ir enforcement,
and by their sophistry and superficial
reasoning, addressed to men of like
mental caliber, are by far too success
full in defeating the purposes OF their
enactment, and in prev enting the ap-
plication of the remedies provided for
their violation.
AS the case will probably be decided
eventually by the Supreme Court, we
be able to judge of the ability of that
body to decide whether the "letter'' or
the spirit" of the law shall govern
in this case. B.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-09-11
NEW ORDEAL FOR YOU'VE
LAWYERS.

The legislature of this state, at it S
last session, passed an act regulating
the method of admitting attorneys to
the practice of law 4inh the courts.
Hitherto it has been an easy matter in
this state for any one to become law
yer $50 called. All the candidate had
to do who desired to be admitted to
the bar was to make application to the
judge of the Circuit Court fora per-
nit. The form of an examination
was usually dispensed with by the
Judge, and it seldom happened that
the request of the applicant was denied.
This accounts for the fact why the
legal profession is so overrun in many
of our villages and cities. The dignity
that once attached to the lawyers pro
fession has ceased to inspire any greater
respect than that which attaches to in
dividuals in the common walks of life.
1t is true that in these times there are
lawyers who for their varied learning,
legal acumen and mental culture are
an honor to the profession; but there
is wide roomsofor improvement fol
many who advertise themselves law.
yers.
The law passed at the last session
provides that the Supreme Court shall
appoint five competent attorneys at a
compensation not exceeding ten dol
lars day, who shall act as a commits
sion to examine into the qualifications
of persons who propose to pursue the
profession of law The commission
met in Milwaukee last week and ex
amined six candidates, both orally and
with written questions; two passed ex
animation, the others not. Some Of
the written questions were little
tough, and would probably puzzle not 8
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-09-11
TERRIBLE CYCLONE.

A terrific cyclone visited Washing
ton Court House, a city of about 1000
inhabitants in Indiana, on Tuesday
night last. Washington Court House
is new town which has recently had
a rapid growth as place of business
Importance. The cyclone came sud-
denly soon after s O'clock, with a fear
full rushing sound, succeeded by the
crash of falling houses. flashing light
ming and loud peals of thunder. The
ruin wrought was the work of two or
three minutes. The night was one of
extreme darkness, but it was soon as.
certained the streets were blockaded
by fallen buildings; those who had es-
capped unhurt began the search for
dead and wounded. Of forty stores
fronting on the central square not one
is left intact. The number of lives lost
and wounded is not ascertained With
accuracy. The details of the castas-
trophe are most appalling.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-09-11
APPRALSEMENT OF DAMAGES
FOR THE NEW RAILROAD.

Judge Winslow, at Racine, appointed
appraisers on Monday last for damages
to lands through which the railroad to
run in Kenosha and Racine counties
will pass. The farmers interested in
the question of damages and the rail-
road company were represented by
quite an array of lawyers. The chief
point of difference between the claim
ants for damages and the railroad was
on the appointment of separate ap-
praisers for each county: Judge Wins
low decided in favor of separate ap-
praisers. III. S. Thorp, Thomas W.
Bond and JIM. WILDER were appointed
for Kenosha county; M. L. Shumway,
Thomas Adland and F. w. Klein for
Racine county. The Kenosha apprais-
ers will meet at Fox River station on
the afternoon of Sept. II.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-09-11
THE SOUTH QUIET AND LOYAL

The September H0rpes's Magazine
has an article from the Hartford (yoNr-
ant, written by the editor, Charles D..
Warren, who has been making long
sojourn in the South. He represents
the feeling of loyalty everywhere pre-
walls in the South, and that the traces
of the late rebellion are now wiped
out. There is, however, one matter of
vital Importance mentioned by Mr..
Warner that mars the whole statement
in respect to the peaceful loyalty of the
South. He says the South will not
permit such legislatures as those that
once assembled in Louisiana and South
Carolina, and asks the question what
would be done in Ohio or Connecticut
if lot of ignorant field hands, allied
with gang of plunderers, should seek
to bear rule? 1t is easy to answer this
question as to what would not be done
in Ohio and Connecticut in such case !;
armed men would not be stationed at
the polls of election with pistols and
shot-guns to drive away ignorant peo-
pie who are legal voters. An ignorant
white man is no better voter than an
ignorant negro. The South has never
yet been accused of driving the litter
ate white trash" from the polls; the
great majority of that class are no bet
ter fitted for the ex ercise of citizenship
than the negroes; but they naturally
vote the Democratic ticket, therefore
are welcomed. If the ignorant negroes
would all vote as do the illiterate
whites, there would be no obstacles put
in the way of their voting, and the
arms of the Southern Democracy would
be opened wide to embrace them.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-09-11

The new post Office arrangement,
providing for the immediate delivery
of letters on their being received at the
Offices is an experiment and may prove
successful. In addition to the regular
postage, delivery ten cent stamp
differing from other stamps, must be
attached to the letter which the sender
wishes to have forthwith delivered.
The letter so received at the office
where sent is noted in a book, which
the messenger takes with the letter to
the person addressed, who receipts it
in the book. The book being returned
to the office, the fact of delivery is
made a matter of record. The hours
in which letters will be delivered are
from 7 o'clock A. M. to IL p. NJ. No
letters will be delivered at a distance
of more than one mile from the office,
except at offices where the carrier sys-
tenn has been established, in which
case such letters will be taken by letter
carriers.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-09-11
CANADA THISTLES ONCE MORE.

For year or more past there has
been an earnest purpose on the part of
many farmers to wage a war of exter-
mination on noxious weeds, particular
ly Canada thistles. Attention has
been called number of times, through
the press, to the Importance of the
work of Kidding the country of tn ese
pests. The law in relation to destroy
ing Canada thistles is evidently not
sufficiently stringent, otherwise it
would be more faithfully executed. 1t
is stated that some towns in the county
have neglected to take action as the
law directs in this matter. It does not
avail much for one or more towns to
comply with the law while others
omit so to do. If any additional legis-
lation is required to secure the better
enforcement of the law, it cannot be
obtained before 1887. In the mean
time it is possible the board of county
supervisors might adopt measures to
carry out the object intended by the
law.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-09-11

The question is asked whether the
railroad now being constructed
through the western towns in this
county will have the effect to cut off
trade in Kenosha? 1t is reasonable to
conclude it will have but little effect
to diminish trade on the lake shore.
A large proportion of the trade of
Wbeatland and much of Brighton
now goes to Burlington, and the trade
of the town Of Randall goes largely to
Richmond and Genoa. The lake shore
towns, unless it be Milwaukee, have
but little to lose by a road running
south to Chicago so far west from the
lake. There are no stations on the
line of the road in Kenosha or Racine
counties which are likely to derive i'm
portance from the road except Burling-
ton. That village has superior natural
advantages; it has a good water power,
and the new railroad will probably
stimulate capitalists to improve it for
valuable purposes.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-09-11

The route of the new railroad to run
through the western towns of this
county has now probably been definite
ly settled. The Racine Journal gives
che line of the road through Racine
and this county as follows;
1.-THE line willenter Wisconsin from
the south directly north of the village
of Antioch, Lake county, ILL.,, run be-
tween Upper and Middle Camp lakes,
crossing the Kenosha & Rockford road
on the opposite side of the river from
Fox River station, and will cross the
river not far from the county line, en-
tering Burlington on the west side of
the river The depot will be located
in the heart of the village of Burling-
ton, and the line will run cross White
river just east of Ayers -four mill,
running northwesterly, and touching
Walworth county on the way to Wau-
kesha. Waterford and Rochester will
be several miles east of the road"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-09-11

The city of Watertown, in this state,
has case in court, the result Of which
not long ago might have excited inter.
est in this city. The city of Water
town was sued 10 recover on bonds
issued for railroad purposes. The case
was carried to the Supreme Court OF
this state, and recovery was decided
barred by the statute of limitations
The case is now appealed to the Su.
preme Court of the United States.
The amount claimed against the city is
about 100000.