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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27
ENCOURAGING FOR SPRING
TRADE.

Therei is at least one indication of the
revival of business in this city. One
of our real estate dealers informs us
the inquiry for houses for rent, also
for houses offered for sale, has been
more frequent the past few weeks
than during any time the past year.
If there are vacant houses which are
tenantable there is good prospectof theil
being occupied this spring. For those
desiring residence in healthy and
pleasant town. Kenosha offers induce
ments equal to any other.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27
MUSIC VOCAL AND IN
STRU1MENTAL.
tContia1ed from Mareh -


That the study of theory, commonly
called Thorough Base and Harmony. =
is a great advantage to all musicians
amateurs, and sine qllano to composers
is admitted by all. How few teachers,
however, take the initiatory steps to
give these advantages to their pupils.
If, instead of recommending it as great
advantage, it were enforced as an abso-
lute necessity, greater results in the
musical education and appreciation of
compositions would be attained. There
is no sound reasoning against the
practicability that the elementary paris
of harmony could not be judiciously
and advantageously joined to both in
strumental and vocal instructions.
Music is justly considered both q science
and an art-the former designating the
theoretical, and the latter the practical !;
in both these respects they are INSOFAR
able to the practical musician who has
higher aim than studying music for per
sonal vanity's sake. Whatever defects
there may exist In musical conserya-
tories, yet 1t is indisputable that in
Europe harmony is obligatory to al
students, i0ithout extra charge. In Ameri-
ca there are also more professors of
music than IN any other country, with
whom the art of gaining riches IN the
shorteat space of time il greater study
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27

than the advancement of music as an
art; and hence, although generously
recommending the study of the theory
Of music, they put an eifectual stop to
It by making separate charge for it.
Many parents object to dhe expenditure
by stating that they would rather defer
the matter until the child is well ad-
vanced. The iberalninded teacher,
capable of imparting the dry elementary
parts of the theory of music in an easy
and intelligent manner. Will, in most
cases, find himself amply rewarded for
the pains he takes with his pupils in
this direction, without extra charge. A
thorough knowledge OF intervals is the
basis OF theory and composition it
ought to be taught at the earliest posi-
bic time, as soon as the pupil has sufi-
GENTLY advanced to learn the scales,
whether he studies vocal or instrument
tai music. In the scale he has the OPP
portunity of becoming thoroughly
familiar with major and minor seconds,
DC. Instead of playing scales from
printed music, the pupil ought to be
made to write out each scale, and thus
| find for himself the reason why GER
tain number of sharps or flats is essen
tial. This practice Of writing scales is
invaluable. II teaches the pupils to
recognize intervals on paper and bear
them in his mind, faculty which ought
to be early developed. The intervals OF
thirds and tourths could easily be ex-
piained in connection with the arpeg-
gios, for the common chord. with its in
versions, offers the hest opportunity
Besides teaching this chord knowledge
it impreses upon the student correct
and systematic lingering also. Alter
the playing of each scale, the pupil
ought to be taught how to find the chord
of the Tonic, Dominant and Subdomin
ant. The formation oil chords will give
him an interest in harmonic progress
sions. The elementary modulationi
through the chord of the dominant 7th
and augmented chord of the 7th, coulo
also be easily taught in simple chore
connection and in arpeggios. Witt
such rudlmentary knowledge of inter.
walls and chords the pupil will take w
the usual course Of harmonic studies
more easily with greater delight. anl
better results will be attained. All sing
ers ought to learn to sing from notes
and for this purpose g, thorough knowl
edge of intervals is imperative 10 b,
able to distinguish ut a glance whethe
an interval is major or minor, augment
ed or diminished, will assist material,
when singing at first sight and withou
| the assistance of an instrumental &C
compartment. But how few singer
can do this ! This can be easily testet
by asking singer to sing his part with
out assistance. In proportion as tn
promiscuous arrangement of intervals
| bewildering to the eye, 80! will the diff
Guilty of sight-singing BIO increased.
| Theory Of music is, therefore, recon
mended as beneficial in vocal and in
strumental exercises, for pupils youn
or old.
FRANCIS L. RAwsoN.
Ito be Co,tin,ed.)
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27

The appointments thus far under
the new administration at Washing
ton have been mostly acceptable. The
civil service rules have been respected
quite as well as had been anticipated:
the pressure on the appointing power
has been tremendous. Of course there
has been fault-inding with some OF
the appointments, but there has been
only one yet where vigorous protest
has been raised by both Republicans
and Democrats; this is the appoint
ment OF Eugene Higgins. appointment
clerk in the Treasury Department. This
is an important Office, and has the APP
pointing patronage Of some thousands
OF clerks. If one half of the wrongs
charged against him are true. he should
have been In the penitentiary long ago.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27

From whence came this practice p
This question was asked in the TELE-
GRAPH last week, in respect to sending
out letters through the county, address.
ed to voters, in which was ballot, also
card soliciting those to whom the
letters were sent to vote for Judge
Martin, One of our prominent
foreign-born citizens requests us to
say this is the common practice in
England, and that its Introduction here
in the present judicial election is now
accounted for. There is no real harm
in this method of soliciting voters, and
the reason why it excited comment is,
because it has not yet become Ameri-
canized.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27
PROHIBITION IN IOWA.

The liquor party in Iowa had been
entertaining great hope that the pro-
hibitory law in that state would be
declared unconstitutional by the courts
of last resort. The most able counsel
had been secured, and, after able argu-
nent, the Supreme Court decided all
the doubtful points that had been rails
ed constitutional. It remains for the
friends of the law to see to its enforce
ment.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27

The time for holding the city cleo
ton this spring will occur on the 7th of
April. There is apparently less inter-
est manifested in the coming April cleo
ton than in former years. The i'm
portance Of a judiciously selected
Mayor and Board of Aldermen must
be manifest to every taxpayer and
friend to good city government.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27

Although there continue to be
rumors at short intervals of prospects
Of war between European nations, the
latest being Of war between England
and Russia, it is safe to predict there
will be no such war. The growing in
fuence OF a better civilization will
compel enlightened nations to adjust
national differences by less objectional
methods than determining which ma.
tion can destroy the largest number OF
lives and the greatest amount of prop
erty. As it respects the difference be-
tween England and Russia, which is
declared tc be the ground of war, it
relates to territory over which Eng
land claims priority of right and juris.
diction. Bsmark, the Premier OF
Germany, it is stated, has offered to be
the mediator to bring about an amic-
able settlement between the two coun-
tries. The Emperor of Germany is a
monarch committed to peace; his voice
is against all war, unless absolutely in
national defence. He is not alone
among the ruling powers of Europe
whose voice is for peace. AS the
world progresses in enlightenment, the
incoming reign of peace is proportion.
ably assured. We have repeatedly said
that war between nations on matters
which only by technical construction
involve national honor, has no more
justification than q resort to physical
violence by two combative aLtagon-
lists to the code + duelling. Asia and
Africa have not yet sufficiently emery
ed from the night of ignorance to COM
prehend fully the method Of settling
governmental or tribal troubles by
Iarbitrament. Probably no nation on
the globe is more fayorably situated
than the United States to exhibit tC
the world the attitude of peace-maker
there are no bordering countries
with which the United States will have
occasion to engage in hostile war for
long time to come, if ever.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27
ANNIHILA1TNG CHRISTIANITY.

The editor Of the Gate city, a news
paper published at Keokuk, Iowa
recently received a vote from an old
friend, offering to annihilate christian
ity if the editor would ask him to dc
it. He gives the reasons for not open
ing his paper for the proposed task as
follows:
But we didn't ask him to do it be
cause, first, a secular newspaper is
very foolish to let religious discus
sion be saddled upon 1t; and, secondly
we don't want Christianity killed off
Mr.. Harlan comedies there have been
1000 years Of it, but he says it's bad
We don't know about that, but we are
so constituted that when we have
anything, Christianity or anything, in
tbs family for 1900 years. we get used
to it and like it, and don't want to lose
1t out of the house. OF course we have
no doubt that Mr.. III. could kill it if
we let him get crack at it. because
all the other fellows who have tried it
have failed to do it, and he must be
the very man that can; for there must
be somebody that can do it. It stands
to reason that these folks from Nero
and Julian to Ingersoll wouldn't keep
try ing to do thing that nobody can
do. So the man and the hour have
come at last. But the Gate city must
be content TO goits way with humber
matters. 1t vas not made for SO great
part in the world as killing off Chris
tianity. and then we have got soma
ridiculous superstitions that we cling
to. Of course it is very cowardly and
AFFECT in us, but we are not great and
wise, and must go our small foolish
way; but we do know that wheL we
see a mother looking into the face OF
her dead child in It's white shroud.
with its waxen little hands, we are
glad that there is a voice sounding
to the ear of her hope through ali
those nineteen centuries: Suffer little
children and forbid them not to come
unto me. for such is the XII lgdom of
heaven And when the wife means
beside her dead husband it does seem
something worth while that Somebody
has said, in a strong. masterful way:
am the resurrection and the life."
And when the father or mother dies
that has lived life so good and pure
that it sweetens even the lips of tie
censoricus into praise, one likes to
think tist this worrying, poor, uneven
life is rot all, but that really they
have entered into a great rest, ana
the shelter of mighty friendship
which says: Faithful over a few
things, behold make thee ruler over
many: enter into the JOY of thy Lord.
And do you know that we have a. |
foolish and nnWise notion someway
that the Lords prayer and the sermon
on the mount have not been failures:
and that the history of the crucifxion
has not been bad for the world that |
Do unto others as ye would that they
should do unto you" is really golden |
'ule; that somehow the song of Beth
chem sounding on through these CEN
uries has done something to bring
,eace and goodwill among men? q
christian may be poor creature
nOugh, but we wouldn't swap him of t
or any kind Of man that the world |
las so far produced.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27
NO GREASE FOR HIN.

When Greece her knees-Greecs
her knees Greece her knees, " stammef
ed an embarrassed scnool-boy, forgetting
the next line of his recitation. "There
is no occasion to grease anybody's
knees" shouted his teacher. go and
study your piece" Neither is there
occasion to grease your hair. Parker's
Hair BALKAN il all the dressing you
want. Restores the original gloss and
color to gray or faded hair. Does not
soil the linen not dye good for the
scalp; prevents falling out.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27
The two rascals, Mackin and Gala

The two rascals, Mackin and Gala
CHER, election conspirators at Chicago,
have been let out of jail on bail of $780,
600 each, on writ suspending judg-
ment until review OF the proceed
ings by which they were found guilty
can be heard by the higher courts
It will not be surprising if these men
who richly deserve the penitentiary
should after all go free. The moral
public sentiment of Chicago is Justly
indignant at this trifng of the courts
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27

Miss Ida Rusk, daughter of Gov.
Rusk. died at Madison on Tuesday
last, at the age of % years. The leg
islatpre adjourned for the day, and the
flag on the dome of the capitol was
placed at half-mast. out of respect To
the family Of the deceased.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27

A compromise license bill passed the
House Of Assembly ON Thursday by q
vote of SO to 80. 1t is believed the
Senate will concur; il SO, long pro-
tracted struggle will have ended. The
vote was not strictly party. The bill
is not all what high license friends de-
sired, but the best that could be had.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27

President Cleveland, having learned
that ex-President Arthur had spoken
of going abroad the coming sum-
mer, offered him a good diplomatic
position in Europe. Arthur thanked
him for the preferred honor, saying il
he went abroad he preferred to go as
q private citizen.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27

Carter Harrison has been re-nominat-
cd for Mayor of Chicago by Demo-
cratic city Convention. This nomina-
ton is defiance to the law and order
party, and of the moral sentiment Of
that city. While there may be a
sprinkling Of decent men for Harrison,
the mass of his supporters represent
the low element of Chicago.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27
THE DAY COMING WIEN
EVERY BODY WILLHAVE
CHEAP TRAVEI

Many OF the later and most import.
ant improvements now in this country,
a half century and less ago were de-
clared utopian. Some of the grandest
achievements in machinery and in all
the departments of industry are CON-
paratlvely of recent date. The first
railroad, put in operation fifty years
ago, introduced grand success in the
matter Of speedy travel. Railroad
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27

Although sheep viii bear to be kept in
large focks, it is much better to divide
and sort them, so "a to have the focks
as small as convenient.
Mutton can be rIised cheaper than
any other meat, because the wool can
be made to almost, iinot altogsthea: pay
the expenses Of it, pl odustien,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27

The friends of Gen. Grant will be
pleased to learn that his health is APP
parently improving, The solicitude OF
the American people for the prolonga-
ton of the life of Gen. Grant is highly
c0mmendable.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27

The readers of the TELEGRAPH are
invited to read the communication of
Judge Van Wyck in this paper. 1t ex'
plains his position in relation to the
calling of the Republican County Con-
vention on the 9th of last month.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27

A bill has passed the legislature, pro-
yiding that any one who will put up a
watering trough by the highway will
be entitled to s. reduction Oh highway
taxes. The troughs not to be less than
two miles apart.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27

The contest for Mayor of Chicago is
becoming spirited. The Republicans
have nominated Judge Sydney Smith,
who, il elected. will go far to redeem
Chicago from its past bad reputation
in municipal matters.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27
LADY OF TIE WHITE HOUSE.

On the incoming of every new adj
ministration the society people of
Washington are exercised on the SUBJ
ject as to the person who will be lady
mistress of the White House. Hither-
to the holder Of this position has been
regarded as a type of character and
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27
FRIDAY, MARCH 81, 1885.

The Journal says forty members OF
the Racine Light Guards will go to
Mobile, to attend the great interstate
drill May 4, 1885.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27

Rev. Mr.. Heard will deliver a dis
course in the Methodist church on
Sunday evening next, on the subject
" How to build up your town."
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27

The Texas House Of Representatives
has passed an act, submitting to the
people an amendment to the constitu-
.tion, authorizing prohibitory law.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-03-27

THE AENOSHA TELEGRAPH
M. FRANK, EDITOR
once in Masonic Block, room Of Judge Van
Wyck.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-04

One Is that party Of gentlemen once were discussing
his diosyncrasies, and wager was laid that no GOULD
not be induced to give direct answer to any qaoSton'
and agreed that he should be told the purpose ana
condition Of the bet One Of tho party an acquaintance
Of Mr. Van Buren,, deputed to make the test
When he found him, Mr. Van Buren," said he. some
gentlemen have been accusing you OF noncommttasm
and have wagered that you will not give plain answs.
to plain question. Now. let me ask you. Where aoos
the rise T. The Presidential brow contraoted Tnere
a moments hesitation. Then: The terms cas-;
and west, Mr. Smith. ore conventional; Dut l.
Thatll do, Mr.. President, we've lost the Dct'
Mrs Paddock" Maggie Mitchell is much attacheo
to her Long Branch home. This is my only home sne
SAYS. I yearn to come here and hate 70 go away:
You don't know how weasome 1t grows to trave roun"
and round for months at a time"
"I never" says Colonel A. H. MARYLAND. knew
General Grant to whisper speak In low tones as II ne
was unwilling that all present should hear.
Joshua Montehore unce OF the late Sir Moses was
the first Hebrew commissioned in the British army. he
was the author or compiler Of Commercial and
Nautical Precedents." tho Commercial Dictionary ;"
and other notable works, and after travelling In nearly
every country the globe he settled d0wL IN MS
eghtieth year to end his days recuse at st. Abans
Vermont.
Lieutenant NJ. Dc Champion Of the cruiser La Fiore
was named q chevalier OF the Legion OF HONOR on tho
14h of July last after unbroken service OF twenty
one years.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-Secretary Whitney has gone 10
New-York He Ia expected to return tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-04
Mr.. DRfPEHS TIEUS.

A valuable contribution to the discussion OF
matters pertaining to the Republican canvass
il made in to-days TRIBUNE by Judge Andrew
6. Drapcr. of the Court of Alabama Claims.
judge Diapers experience in the State Lcgi5-
laturc, and a a member OF the State com
mittee and his knowledge OF what is gong on
nj Washington lend additional interest to some
of his statements. This is particularly true
of what he has TO say about the sham prctcn-
sions of the Administration concerning civil
Service reform. The fact that over 500 re-
mo, ais have been made in the railway mail
service alone without even the prctence oil
cause. is OF itself sufficient TO give the lie To
the public professions of the Administration.
But after the appointment only last week to "A
responsible Office of Morris Thomas, we'll
known ballot-box stutier and associate
of Higgins to say nothing Of such recent ap-
pointments as that of b. i. Smallcy. the partner
Of Seven Mule Barnum, it is time for even
the Executive to drop it, false pretensons.
The clean sweep made In the Albany Post Office.
and the thousands of efficient men who have
been quietly removed without cause in the
departments at Washington and elsewhere
throughout the country, must make this ques-
ton oil grave Importance III iut u'AN
yass. II is not too much To say that the
immediate future of Civil Service reform will
depend largely on the result OF the coming
election in this State.
In securing candidates of the highest charac-
ter and standing recognized friends of the
various reforms to be upheld in the plat
form-the party will, in Mr.. Diapers
opinion alone make success fairly GER
tain. In that he * right. and any man
who is not willing to stand aside himself, or
to subordinate his personal preferences to the
general good will not be deserving OF party
support. Mr.. Diapers experience in the Leg
islature has Impressed on him the need OF
change in the legislative methods Mt Albany.
His suggestion .at there should be an enlarge
ment in The number of members is one worthy
of discussion. Some objections to the propose!
will readily present themselves but an addi-
ton To- the number Of members in both tie
Senate and Assembly would at least permit OF
fairer representation of the districts and
counties, so far as population is concerned.
What Mr.. Draper has to say on the necessity
for the nomination of clean legislative candi-
dates is in line with the views of other party
leaders, and ought TO govern the action Of all
local conventions.