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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25
FARMERS INSTITUTE.

Farmers of Kenosha county will
bear in mind the Institute for this and
Racine county will occur on the 5th
and eth of January, 1886, at Union
Grove. The Institutes which have
thus far been held have excited much
interest among the agricultural popu-
lation, and the attendance has been
quite large. Gov. Rusk has been pres
ent at some of the Institutes held in
the northwestern counties, and contri-
buted much information Of a statistical
character. Occasionally a farmer is
met who claims he understands the
business of farming, and needs not avail
himself of the instruction impaired in
the Institutes. 1t is safe to predict
that if these doubters of the utility of
the Institutes, should attend the ses-
sions they would confess there is some
thing new and valuable to be learned
in the science of farming. The state
generously comes TO the aid of bearing
the chief expense of the Farmers In
stituteS. The money appropriated for
this purpose will be sure to prove
good investment in advancing the ag-
ricultural interests of the state.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25

it would be resisted on the Democratic
side. South Dakota has now popu-
lation three times the constitutional
requirement in numbers for an indie
pendent state. The opposition to adj
mission has been attempting to show
the preliminary action of the people of
Dakota has been revolutionary, in or
ganizing a state government and choos-
ing state officers. But there are album
dant precedents of this in the states adj
mitted. Territories seeking admission
as states have sometimes secured "en-
abling acts" $50 called from Congress,
and sometimes not; in case as clear
rs that of Dakota no enabling act is
necessary. Dakota does not intend to
exercise the functions of state sover-
eighty until admitted into the Union.
Senator Butler, of South Carolina, qnib-
BILE over the admission of Dakota. The
young and prospective state of Southern
Dakota has to-day a larger number of
inhabitants who are able to read and
write than the over hundred years
old state of South Carolina.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25
PROHIBITION IN IOWA.

There appears to be dissatisfaction
with the present prohibition law by
the friends of temperance in Iowa. A
convention of Mayors and representa-
tives from twenty cities in Iowa. each
having over 1000 inhabitants, was held
last week in Des Moines. for the pur.
pose of considering notifications of the
law. A motion was made to ask the
legislature to repeal the prohibitory
law. but it was voted down by decid-
ed majority. After much discussion
the convention unanimously agreed
to petition the legislature to pass law
fixing the lowest price for license at
$500, with power to increase the
amount to such larger sums as may
Oe deemed expedient; or, if the city au-
thorities so choose, they may enact
prohibition; the law, if it passed, to
apply only to cities of over 4 600 inhabit-
ants.
Whether this convention reflected
the temperance sentiment of the peo-
pie of Iowa generally is not certain,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25

and disgrace that the Capitol should
be turned into grog-shop."
Senator CocKrell, of Missouri, said
ne disliked to see drunkenness every
where. but had Been more of it among
the Senators tnan the employees Of
the Senate. Senators keep whisky in
their rooms and invite their friends to
GU there. If the Senate was not fit to
stop that, it was not fit for self-govern-
ment. He had known of an appropri-
alton bill to be occasionally delayed
because Of the intoxication among
suEordinates, but he had known the
Senate to be adjourned because of the
condition of some of its members"
Nearly a dozen other Senators parti-
c;pated in the debate, some disapproy-
ing of keeping liquor room convenient
to the Senate chamber, where members
could indulge in intoxicants to quick
en- their ideas prior to making speeches.
Some of the Senators treated the mat.
ter as Of no great account and seemed
disposed to pass it over lightly.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25
FOREFATHERS' DAY.

Fore-fathers' day was duly observed
in Chicago, Milwaukee and many other
cities in the Union. The day just past
commentaries the 265th anniversary
of the landing of the Pilgrim fathers
on Plymouth Rock. This is day rev.
erenced by the people of New England,
and their descendants in every state.
President Angel. Of Michigan Univer-
sity, delivered the address in Milwau-
kee. He paid a tribute of SURPRISING
eloquence to the virtues of the Pill
grims, from which we give but a single
paragraph:
"These were not characters which
flashed across the sky like meteors !;
they embodied all the characteristics
of saints; their names stand out in
history like the planets in the heavens,
and will be remembered for centuries
to come. The Pilgrim fathers stand
with the Plymouth rock, and the gov
eminent they founded will endure for.
ever"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25
DRUNKENNESS IN THE UNITED
STATES SENATE.

To charge drunkenness in the United
States Senate, a branch of the govern.
ment which was once pronounced the
most dignitied and talented legislative
body in the world, would ordinarily
seem unusual. But the charge now
does not come from those outside the
Senate, but the witnesses are the Sena-
tors themselves. A spirited debate
occurred in the Senate last week, on
Wednesday, on the amendment of the
rules, one of which related to the prac-
tice of keeping liquors and wines in
the Senate restaurant, room especial
ly appropriated for the use of the Sena-
tors. 1t transpired in this debate,
that Senators became animated, and
began telling what they knew about
the scenes of drunkenness on the
floor of that august body.
1t appeared from statements made
by different Senators, that sometimes
it came to pass that half a dozen mem
bers were too drunk to transact bust
ness; that the business of the Senate
was much retarded by intoxicated OBJ
structionists, and the Senate in these
cases of drunkenness had been obliged
TO adjourn to avoid scenes of unbecom-
ing behavior. Such is, In substance,
the statements by members of the Sem
ate in the debate on the day aforemen-
toned.
1t would be unreasonable to charge
the whole body of Senators with these
disgraceful scenes; there are many
worthy and honorable men in that
body who are above reproach.
The bill of fare in the Senate restau-
rant contains list of the different
kinds of wines and liquors, and the
prices of each. Senator Salisbury, of
Delaware, speaking of the bill of fare,
said. "he thought it disgrace that
the United States Senate should toler-
ate such an invitation to dissipation
as was exhibited by such bill of fare
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25
ARCHDEACON FARRAR ON
TEMPERANCE.

Archdeacon Farrar, the distinguish
ed light in the English established
church, to whom frequent allusion has
been made in this paper; gave his
views of the religious and moral con-
dition of this country, before sailing
for England. The impressions he re-
ceived while in the United States are
worth careful attention. His express
cd opinions on the temperance ques-
tion were judicious. He says this
country is in advance Of England in
temperance legislation, but to pass
general prohibitory laws now would
do but little good. He says until
such a law is possible, would favor
legislation tending to limit the sale of
liquor"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25

The discussion of church disestab.
lishment in England has become ami
mated. Joseph Parker, d. d., writing
to the AdrGnce from London, says the
question has set in suddenly and viru-
lently; strong language is being used.
The Bishop of Oxford says, off church
disestSblisnment should come, and dis
endowment follows, fifty thousand
Englishmen will know the reason
why" A distinguished churchman,
writing to the London Times, asks Mr..
Gladstone the question and demands a
reply, "Would you yourself disestab-
lish and disendow the church," Glad
stone will probably give no direct an
swer, But it is believed he is opposed
to both at present. From aquarter of
high authority comes the declaration,
that "there is no established church in
England; therefore Parliament cannot
disestablish what it never established"
A similar statement, it is said, was
made in the late church Congress, and
received with great applause. Matters
of this kind excite but little attention
on this side of the Atlantic, but in Eng
land they are now the absorbing SUBJ
iect of discussion. What will be the
outcome cannot be foretold with any
certainty. The difference of parties in
England as stated one day is revised
the next; nothing positive is yet reach
ed. Further Developments are await
ed.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25
UTAH POLYGAMY.

The long and vexed question how to
dispose of polygamy in Utah is near
being solved. The latest enact
ment of Congress in relation to the
treatment of polygamy has been found
helpful to rid the country of this foul
stain. All that is needed in future is
the strict enforcement of the law by
the United States authorities. Here
tofore the difficulty has been to prove
actual polygamous practices. Under
the late decision, which has been sus-
tanned by the higher courts, hereafter
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25

happy; that, as rule, bad manifesto
tons and habits are best corrected by
seeking the heart ard enlisting the coop
Grafton of the pupils win, and not by
regarding the manifestation as evidence
OF III will, and dealing with the nantes
tation rather than by following up the
stream, finding and removing the dis
cordant element; by always trying to
see good in every one and not evil by
being pure thought, word and deed.
and by cultiyating love, reverence and
all noble graces and passions, and seeking
humbly and earnestly assistance and
direction.
To be Continued
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25
THE CHICAGO JOURNAL.
Daily, Tri-WeeKIy and Weekly.

PROSPECTUS FOR 1886.
The management of TIE CHICAGO Ev RSING JouR.
NAL has in contemplation many improvements 70,
the coming year, which will be the 42d Of the pub
lieation, with view Of rendering its several edi
tons equal in all respects to those of the best after
noon newspapers in the world. Being the Oldest of
the Chicago newspapers now published; It aims to
be second to no other as Q reputable and reliable
medium of intelligence and general information.
AS A NEWSPAPER.
The JOURNAL publishes all The NEWS that is OBJ
tainabs by the most expeditions means Of transmits
sion. 1t receives daily all the latest genime cable dis
patches that are sent to the American press from
Europe and other foreign countries. 1t publishes
all Of the Ne~ York and the Western Associated prsa
dispatches well special kilograms from its own
agents and correspondents, East and West. 1t em-
poy strong force Of reporters for its city meaes and
for the various local markets. All these several de-.
partm ents will be strengthened and improved a. &C
casion or demand requi res
ITS POLITICS..
The JOURNALS politics. like its morals are known
Of all men," 1t In at the birth of the great Re
publican party and will adhere TO it to the end It
believes that the Republican party still has an i'm
portant mission Of patriotism justice and reform to
accomplish, and that the party's great work of
national rsgen GRAFTON shall not have been fully &C.
complished until every legal voter In the Nation
shall be protected in his right to vote and to have
his vote rly counted until the civil service of tbs
country shall have been eaectually freed from tie
evils of the "spoils system and until national
State and municipal politics shall have been rescued
fr ON the control of disreputable machines" cor
rupt and selfish rings and boss dsmagogues.
1T rs TRUSTWORTHY AND CLEAN.
The JOURNAL publishes less sens ational trash tina
some other papers, but it publ ishes all the bona d
nears Of the dag, that being, it conceves what thu
reasonable Newspaper reader wants, wi thout adul
teration or exaggeration.
The JOURNAL is discriminating as to what it pub
fishes, but endeavors to give its readers not only
hUe paper" but clean and trustworthy paper
In this respect its reputation has been long estab
lished. and is unassaiable As steadfsst fayorit,
In the families ana in the counting room of Chicago
and the West it is without rival
THE FUTURE.
The JOURNAL, in this prospectus for 1885, present,
the grateful compliments Of the season to its thous
ands OF friends and them that it will spar
no effort or expense to render its visits even re
welcome in the future than they have been in the
past.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25

The new residence for Rev. Father
Cleary, on the corner of Ann and Wis
consin streets, near the church, appears
to be completed and occupied by the
Rev. gentleman. Externally, its archi-
tectural taste is not surpassed by any
dwelling in the city. It's internal ar
rangements and finish no doubt fully
correspond with its outward pleasing
appearance.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25
GEN. GRANTS MEMOIRS.

The New York Eoentgg Post will be
accepted as good authority in matters
of literary merit. When it was an
nounced that Gen Grant was writing a
book, simple people asked, "can Grant
write a book?" The New York Eusn.
ing Post says:
"The general verdict upon Gen.
Grants memoirs, is that the book at
once takes its place among the great
histories of the world. The best critics
say he has, without knowing it, found a
style which many famous historians
have sought in vain. 1t is straightf0r-
ward, simple, and terse, and the nara
tive flows ON with an ease which the
most accomplished literary artist could
not hope to surpass."
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25
William Pitt Lynde, one of the most

William Pitt Lynde, one of the most
widely known lawyers in the state,
died in Milwaukee on Friday last.
Mr.. Lynde belonged to the oldest law
firm in Wisconsin, which for many
years was known as the firm of
Finches, Lynde 4 Miller, This firm
are all dead except B. X. Miller Mr..
Mr.. Lynde was christian gentleman,
and for many years an elder in the
Presbyterian church.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25

OF the 1926 members voting on the
question of granting pension to the
widow of Gen. Grant, Congressman
Price, OF Wisconsin, was the only one
who voted no. His friends will fail 10
perceive Of any justifiable reason for
such vote.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25

Congress adjourned on Monday last
until January 5, 1886. 1t is stated
that five of the nine Congressman from
this state will take occasion during
their recess to visit their homes. The
member from this district, Mr.. Caswell,
will come home to transact business
on his hands. Mr.. Rankin, from the
9Th district, is dangerously i'll, and his
recovery thought doubtful.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25
PRESENTATIONS OF A PILGRIM

I am getting to be a veritable tramr
of pen. Worn and stumpy, splashed
and frost-bitten, yet with vision unim-
paired and some small faculty left for
putting two and two together.
Since last I travelled over a portion
of the manuscript devoted to the en-
lightenment of the TELEGRAPH there
has been great deal Of change in the
appearance of the county. Snow has
fallen in obliterating quantities, and,
especially in Somers, heaped into OBJ
structive drifts.
On the 21st great portion of it
thawed away, and the rest is rapidly
disappearing. The sleighing has been
all that could be desired. and great is
the CONSERVATION at its sudden ruin in
this holiday season.
The concert at Antioch on the even
ing of the 18th was an unqualified sue
cess. Antioch turned out, and loads,
and crowds, and couples from abroad
At Bristol, on the 10th, the rink was
well attended. Some Pleasant Prairie
ladies ventured to take drive of six
or eight miles without a male escort.
The moonlight has been so fine that
the daylight has been at a discount.
Everybody who has "best girl' is
tending out" upon her most devoted
ly at present. l have learned to know
him as he passes on the highway. His
steed is going at his very best pace.
and, as he flashes by with wet, disheyel-
ed coat, / see a youth with freezingly
smooth face, hard hat, and exposed
ears and neck, beating his kidded hands
and hOarsely urging forward the labor
ing horse. / always hope he will find
something snug and cosy when he gets
there, and not be doomed to the chilly
depths of the parlor's hair cloth during
long evening of pleasure mixed large
ly with pain. Behind him is the man
who has a wife to inspire him with
sense and comfort. Soft, protecting
beard, heavy wraps, fourteen ounces
of bright warm wool about his level
head, and nag sleek and fat, taking his
own gait, and everything comfurtal lie.
Most boys do get married in time to
save their lives.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25
LECTURE LAST MONDAY NIGHT

LECTURE LAST MONDAY NIGHT.
The lecture given last Monday even
ing in the Methodist church, on Walter
Scott, by Mrs. Abby Sage Richardson,
was listened to, not by a large, but by
an intelligent and appreciative audi
ence. Mrs. Richardson's reputation
precedes her wherever she is an.
nounced to lecture, and those who go
to hear her feel assured that they will
not be disappointed. The ladies of
the Methodist church, whose purpc Sc
has been made public to provide
course of lectures for the winter, de-
serve the patronage and support of all
good citizens. These ladies have en-
tered upon commendable but no
easy endeavor. II is no less than the
resurrection of the once popular sys-
tenn of public lectures, now buried
under the rubbish of amusements of
little or no intellectual merit.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25

The papers in several of the neigh
boring cities represent the holiday
trade never as brisk as this season.
The practice of distributing holiday
presents is growing one, and the cost
of the gifts bestowed in the whole
country doubtless runs up into the
millions. The amount expended would
buy every now poOrly-clad boy and
girl in the United States complete
suit of clothes. Many of the holiday
presents viii consist of articles of
usefulness, but the great proportion of
them will be merely ornamental, fancy
novelties, and keepsakes. Still it is
not we'll at such time to press The
economic side of the holidays these
are the children's days, therefore let
goodwill flow in a profusion of gifts.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25

The new British Parliament have
now one hundred and fifty protection.
lists. England, which has long tried
free trade, is growing dissatisfied with
it. In this country the advocates OF
free trade are trying to persuade the
people free trade is just the policy
needed. Will some free trader rise
and explain how reduction of the
tariff can be afforded when the public
debt was increased $5,OOO,OOO the last
month?
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25

Fourteen hundred bills were intro.
duced in the House of Representatives
on Monday, prior to the recess until
January 5. The bills cover almost
every conceivable subject Of legisla-
ton, and probably the great majority
of them will never be reached.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25
ADMISSION OF DAKOTA.

The discussion on the admission of
Dakota into the Union has been quite
lively in the House of Representatives
at Washington. 1t was generally ex-
pected the Democrats would resort to
every expedient to defeat a measure of
that sort More than two years ego
it was apparent that when the ques-
ton on the admission ofSouth or North
Dakota should come before Congress-
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25

The long protracted discussion on a
revision of the rules of the House of
Representatives in Congress has been
brought to a close by adopting the
rules, as amended, 10y vote of 226 to
70. The chief alteration of the rules
was the taking away of the power in
part which had been exercised in pre-
vious sessions by Randall, chairman of
the committee on appropriations.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25

The friends of the Kindergarten
school, conducted by Mrs. Dunning,
were invited to visit the school on
Wednesday last, at 2P. M. A respec.
table number embraced this opportuni-
ty to see the school, and were highly
gratified with the exercises.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25

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with more than one woman, in one or
more houses, no matter what lack of
evidence there may be of his intimacy
with them, it will be sufficient to con-
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-25
FRIDAY, DECEMBER Is, 1885.

From November II to December 20,
1885, there has been given lodgings to
140 tramps $50 called) in the CiSy Hall
building, Racine.
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